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I have just started reading Oceans of Fire for one of my 'O's' in Read-the-month challenge and am wondering if it wouldn't also fit in the no. 8 challenge? Abigail "has a mystical affinity for water and possesses a particularly strong bond with dolphins" - would this be classed as a 'sea' category????
Valerie wrote: "I had given up on finding a book for Michigan that I either a) had access to or b) wanted to read when lo and behold - I opened The Time Traveler's Wife to find that a lot of the acti..."I love when that happens! Love when the challenges are working themselves out ;D
Would a covert operative working for a secret department of the US Government fit for #6, do you think?
I had given up on finding a book for Michigan that I either a) had access to or b) wanted to read when lo and behold - I opened The Time Traveler's Wife to find that a lot of the action takes place in Michigan where the female protagonist grew up! Lucky for me - I am loving this book.
I had a question. I just got Shutter Island from my library and I'm reading it for the TBR challenge. My question is, the main character is a US Marshall, would that fit for # 6?
Alathea wrote: "Mel wrote: "#7 idea - Three Fates by Nora Roberts. The main characters are on a quest which takes them from Ireland to Helsinki, Prague and New York - four countries :)"..."
You're welcome :)
for #3 here are some Michigan Romance Authors:
http://midmichiganrwa.org/members.html and
http://www.gdrwa.org/authors.html
for #7
Into the Mist by Maya Banks -- Singapore, Paris, Argentina
Tumbling Through Time by Gwyn Cready -- Pittsburg, PA (very briefly) & Venice, Italy & Gibraltar & Paris, France
for #8
Baby Bonanza by Maureen Child -- the hero lives on a cruise ship -- this is one of Harlequin's free anniversary ebooks -- http://www.eharlequin.com/store.html?cid...
Melissa wrote: "Colleen Gleason is another Michigan author."She also writes historical erotica under the pseudonym Colette Gale. They're stand-alone titles too if you don't want to start another series.
Most of Kathy Reichs Temperance Brennan books take place in more than one country. She lives part time in the US and Canada and a few of the books have her traveling to other countries as well.
Just thought of a suggestion for #7, if anyone is interested in literary fiction, The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson, is a story that takes place in America, Germany, Japan, Iceland, and more... (A key theme of the novel is romance).
Briansgirl "Master Book Sale Huntress" wrote: "Some of the categories this month are tough. It took me awhile to find stuff to fit certain categories, but several of my choices aren't romance books..."So far, most of mine aren't romance books , but lately I've done a lot of switching, so that may change.
Mel wrote: "#7 idea - Three Fates by Nora Roberts. The main characters are on a quest which takes them from Ireland to Helsinki, Prague and New York - four countries :)"Mel, thank you so much! I have that one, bought it at the Manchester airport this summer. Yay!
Annvelwis wrote: "I've just noticed that Victoria Laurie (Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye, What's a Ghoul to Do?) lived for a while in Birmingham, Michigan."
That would be good, might change mine! Thanks :)
#7 idea - Three Fates by Nora Roberts. The main characters are on a quest which takes them from Ireland to Helsinki, Prague and New York - four countries :)
I've just noticed that Victoria Laurie (Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye, What's a Ghoul to Do?) lived for a while in Birmingham, Michigan.
Hope this helps a little.#3 - Michigan authors:
Dorien Kelly
Cassandra Carter
Diana Fox
Jill Gregory
Connie Mason
Tara Taylor Quinn
Kimberley White
Jeanne Savery
#8 - sailing:
- the entire (12 books) Silhouette miniseries Mediterranean Nights
- Hot and Bothered has a story by Victoria Marquez that is set on a cruise ship
I don't know if this is any help to anyone, but for # 3 I found Jennifer Armintrout lives there now, and Richelle Mead used to live there. for #5 the House of Night series is written by a mother and daughter pair Marked
and (if you read YA) there is also Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist written by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn
I'm stuck on 7 & 8 as well!
For category 8:
Between You and Me by Jane Blackwood
Cruising For Murder by Susan Sussman
Also, I think MaryJanice Davidson's "Fred the Mermaid" series could fit #8.
Sleeping with the Fishes
Swimming Without a Net
Fish Out of Water
Some of the categories this month are tough. It took me awhile to find stuff to fit certain categories, but several of my choices aren't romance books.
Sea Change by Aimee Friedman would qualify for Sea category. Girl falls for guy who lives under the ocean. (Don't ask me to explain it as I havn't read it yet. lol) It's a new release.
Kasia wrote: To-read, read, currently-reading some other sh..."Thank you!
Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost is set in a lot of countries, most of which I can't remember now. I know US and multiple countries outside the US.
Any suggestions for #8?
You're right, I've narrowed it down... And I too still have to find a book for this category, but I guess I'll figure it out as I go. Or at least that's the plan.
Kasia wrote: "From what I've read lately:
romance:
Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
[book:Something..."
Hmm, more than 2 countries as a setting? You Slay Me is set in France exclusively, istn't it? Fire Me Up is set in Hungary and only Hungary. Or am I wrong here...? New Moon - USA and Italy, but that's still 2. Breaking Dawn - USA, Brazil and Canada, right? So that's good, but I've read it already, ehh...
Annvelwis wrote: "Hmm, any ideas about #7?"From what I've read lately:
romance:
The History of Love by Nicole Krauss (USA, Argentina, Poland, middle east)
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination (UK, US, some tropical resort, I forget where)
A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole (UK, France, USA)
other:
Maus I A Survivor's Tale My Father Bleeds History by Art Spiegelman (USA, Poland, Czech Republic)
Quantum of Solace The Complete James Bond Short Stories by Ian Fleming (any James Bond book would do)
Around the World in Eighty Days and 5 Weeks in a Balloon
Poisonwood Bible (USA, Congo, South Africa, other)
The Pillars of Earth (UK, France, Spain)
Kasia wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Can I read from my own shelf? It's my birthday?"
Yes. Yes you can.
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Thank you!
Tara wrote: "SO this is my first month of challenges. I have a question #2- is it a book they have read or one on their tbr list or does it matter?"To-read, read, currently-reading some other shelf - it does not matter. As long as it one of the shelves it's a fair game.
Can I read from my own shelf? It's my birthday? Lol.
thanks for the link Kasia, it will come in handy.
found this page - http://www.midmichiganrwa.org/members.ht...
For the two author book there is also
Sherrilyn Kenyon/Dianna Love.
Janet Evanovich/Charlotte Hughes
SO this is my first month of challenges. I have a question #2- is it a book they have read or one on their tbr list or does it matter?Thanks! I can't wait!
Oh 2 authors could also be Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love.
A couple of other ideas for the 2 author book:
Black and White by Jackie Kessler and Caitlin Kittredge
The House of Night series by P.C. and Kristin Cast
The Sazi series by C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp
For the 2 writers collaboration category (#5) Ilona Andrews works great. From her website: “Ilona Andrews” is actually two people, my husband, Gordon, and I. We write urban fantasy, an odd hybrid of a genre that includes elements of mystery, fantasy, and horror.Another option is: biographies, they are almost always ghostwritten by a 3rd person.
And I'm sure there are plenty of other choices. (Like Geiman wrote a book with someone, Pratchett, etc.)
October B-Days:2 - Tricia
4 - Michelle
7 - Amy (private profile, must be friends to see)
7 - Corrupt
8 - Zarifina
10 - Auntee
10 - Annvelwis
10 - Kasia
12 - Gina
14 - Lauran
17 - Brandy
20 - Adrienne
25 - D.G.
29 - OLDDvictim (Not in the group anymore?!!)
30 - Flo
If I missed anyone - let me know.
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