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Cindy wrote: "I am currently reading The Queen's Poisoner by Jeff Wheeler. It is a traditional fantasy story with Kings and Queens. It has been on my TBR for a long time. I am not really liking t..."I started that one and ended up dropping it, Cindy. I thought it was just me. :)
I read The Firebird, which ended up including the Russian Tsar Peter the Great and the Empress Catherine. I also read The Midnight Rose, which ended up being about Indian royalty. So two unplanned books in the theme.I also just finished Her Royal Spyness.
It's true that October fits better for creepy in the western world, but not everyone in the group is from this region.
What do you want to read about in September? Nominations are open until Monday, August 21st.
Go Rosemarie!!
That's odd, Camille. I just tried it and it worked for me!
Both Her Royal Spyness and The Demon King are on my Dust the Shelf challenge list, so I might try to tackle one of them this month. Other possibilities from my shelves are:
A Court of Wings and Ruin
The Willful Princess and the Piebald Prince
The Orphan Queen
Oath of Fealty
The Trouble with Kings
This month's theme is Royalty. This can be what we traditionally think of (kings, queens, princes, princesses, and their equivalents in other cultures), including fairy tale or fantasy versions. It can also be taken more loosely to include modern renditions such as movie stars, athletic stars, etc. Fiction or nonfiction.
What are you reading?
I think you're all right with the first book, Camille.
Not Game of Thrones itself? It's a bit of a stretch, but it could work.
Jenny wrote: "Oh, cool a shortish series!"Yes, plus the first three books each stand on their own really well.
New Release Challenge (Jan-Dec) *Completed*Mission: Books published in 2017.
I'm aiming for level 2.
Level One: Curious
1. The Secret of Spellshadow Manor
Level Two: Curiouser
2. The Harbors of the Sun
3. A Conjuring of Light
Level Three: Most Curious
4. A Court of Wings and Ruin
5. Jane, Unlimited
6. Dawn Study
Level Four: You killed the cat (12 books)
Potentials:
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We're far enough into the year now that I have some books I want to read for this. Aiming for level 2.Level One: Curious
1. The Secret of Spellshadow Manor
Level Two: Curiouser
2. The Harbors of the Sun
3. A Conjuring of Light
Level Three: Most Curious
4. A Court of Wings and Ruin
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Level Four: You killed the cat (12 books)
Potentials:
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Completed: 
The Finish Line (July-Dec) *Completed*The Mission: Series completion. Only the last book of each series counts for this challenge.
I hope to complete 5 series (Level 3).
Level 1: A Quick Sprint (1 Series Finished)
1. The Harbors of the Sun (Raksura #5)
Level 2: The Last Leg (3 Series Finished)
2. The Firebird (Slains #2)
3. A Conjuring of Light (Shades of Magic #3)
Level 3: Cross the Finish Line! (5 Series Finished)
4. Crown of Stars (Crown of Stars #7)
5. A Dangerous Madness (Regency London #3)
Potential Final Books:
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We'll do something a little bit different with the theme challenge in August. There are several months that had popular choices that didn't win, and we're going to give those themes another chance. How to nominate: From the themes below, please list up to two that you would like to see included in this month's poll. Nominations are open until Tuesday, July 18th.
Dads
Natural Disasters
Oceans & Seas
Changes
Inspirational / Rebirth
Ireland / Celtic
Winter
Royalty
Exploration
Glad you're joining in, Karen. I'm also finding myself culling a lot - it feels good!
