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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2013
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25.6 -- Elizabeth B's task: Off to the Mediterranean Sea
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Hi Elizabeth, are nonfiction books OK? I am thinking of the travel memoir La Bella Lingua: My Love Affair with Italian, the World's Most Enchanting Language
ohhh good task - this will help me with my around the world adventures
Lindsey wrote: "Hi Elizabeth, are nonfiction books OK? I am thinking of the travel memoir La Bella Lingua: My Love Affair with Italian, the World's Most Enchanting Language"Lindsey, I read that book a couple years ago before I went to Italy. Regrettably, I don't speak Italian but I thought it was a delightful book.
I now have a good reason to read The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafónfor Opt A 531 pgs and set in Spain.
Would The Great Sea: A Human History of the Mediterranean work for Option A? It's a non fiction book. If not, would The Time in Between work for Option A? It appears to be set in Algiers and Spain.
Donna Jo wrote: "Lindsey, I read that b..." Great to hear, Donna Jo! I just found it today and thought it looked really good. If it won't work for this task, I will definitely be keeping it on my to-read list. I don't know if I'll ever speak Italian, but I'd love to try. I usually find something ugly in every language I sample, but Italian is the one that has nothing ugly about it. It really is la bella lingua!
Lindsey wrote: "Hi Elizabeth, are nonfiction books OK? I am thinking of the travel memoir La Bella Lingua: My Love Affair with Italian, the World's Most Enchanting Language"Non fiction is ok
KSMary wrote: "I now have a good reason to read The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafónfor Opt A 531 pgs and set in Spain."Nice! I loved the first book, I hope this is good as well :)
Andrea wrote: "Would The Great Sea: A Human History of the Mediterranean work for Option A? It's a non fiction book. If not, would The Time in Between work for Option A? It appears to be set in Algiers and S..."
Both books work
Would Death on the Aegean Queen work? It's looks like it's about a cruise with stops in Mykonos and Crete.
Ty wrote: "Are multiple locations okay? The Kingmakers takes place in (fantasy) France and Egypt."
I'd say yes for multiple locations but the story has to take place in an actually excisting location. As I understand from the book description this book is set in Equatoria, so I don't think it is acceptable. Sorry :(
Laurie wrote: "Would Death on the Aegean Queen work? It's looks like it's about a cruise with stops in Mykonos and Crete."Of course!
Elizabeth wrote: "Laurie wrote: "Would Death on the Aegean Queen work? It's looks like it's about a cruise with stops in Mykonos and Crete."Of course!"
Thanks!
Would Angels & Demons work for the 1 book task? The majority of the book takes place in Italy and it is 569 pages.
Would Black Opera work?It plays in Naples, Italy, but in an alternative world in which magic works by music.
Sandra wrote: "Would Angels & Demons work for the 1 book task? The majority of the book takes place in Italy and it is 569 pages."Yes!
Fandury wrote: "Would Black Opera work?It plays in Naples, Italy, but in an alternative world in which magic works by music."
Yes, for option A!
Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Can I read The Angel's Game - Carlos Ruiz Zafón (not sure which option it'll fit)?"Check the number of pages with the edition you have. If it has more than 500 pg it fits with option A. If it has less then it fits option B and you need to read another book to complete the task.
Elizabeth wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Can I read The Angel's Game - Carlos Ruiz Zafón (not sure which option it'll fit)?"Check the number of pages with the edition you have. If it has more than 500 pg it fits wi..."
It's 504 page book
Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Can I read The Angel's Game - Carlos Ruiz Zafón (not sure which option it'll fit)?"Check the number of pages with the edition you have. If it has more than..."
Ok, then you go for option A
Kirsty wrote: "HiCould I check that Birdsong works for option 1 please??
Thanks"
As it is set in France works for the task.
This edition works for option A (503 pg). Just make sure that you link the correct edition when you post:)
Anne (Booklady) wrote: "Would The Haj by Leon Uris work for Option A? It is set in Palestine and is 566 pages."Sure!
Claire wrote: "I'm going to read The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón."I hope you like it! I loved it! I'm not sure which edition you have, some have more than 500 pages and work for option A.
Elizabeth wrote: "Anne (Booklady) wrote: "Would The Haj by Leon Uris work for Option A? It is set in Palestine and is 566 pages."Sure!"
Thanks!
Would the book Girl at Sea work? It is set on a boat IN the Mediterranean, but I'm not sure about any actual countries.
Salem wrote: "Would the book Girl at Sea work? It is set on a boat IN the Mediterranean, but I'm not sure about any actual countries."It works for Option B.
before I get too far into it - is Afterwards: Slovenian Writing 1945-1995 (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...) work for Option B - it is a collection of short stories/essays/poetry from Slovenia which is one of the countries - all translated - my natural assumption is that they are set there (the 3 essays I have read dealt with the role of literature in the country)...
Dee wrote: "before I get too far into it - is Afterwards: Slovenian Writing 1945-1995 (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...) work for Option B - it is a collection of short stories/essays/poet..."It works for Option B.
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Books mentioned in this topic
AFTERWARDS: Slovenian Writing 1945-1995 (other topics)Girl at Sea (other topics)
Girl at Sea (other topics)
The Haj (other topics)
Birdsong (other topics)
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Sebastian Faulks (other topics)Leon Uris (other topics)
Carlos Ruiz Zafón (other topics)
Carlos Ruiz Zafón (other topics)
The Mediterranean Sea is bordered by three continents, Europe, Asia and Africa. Several ancient civilizations were located around its shores; thus it has had a major influence on those cultures. It has also been called the incubator of the Western civilization.
Twenty-one countries have coastline along the Mediterranean Sea: Coastal Countries
For this task, choose one of the following options:
Option A: Read a book with at least 500 pages, set in a any of the countries on the Mediterranean Coastal Countries list.
Option B: Read two books with a total page count of at least 500 pages, set in a any of the countries on the Mediterranean Coastal Countries list. The two books may be set in the same Mediterranean Coastal Country or they may be set in different Mediterranean Coastal Countries.
To qualify, at least 50% of the book must take place in an appropriate location.
NOTE: ebooks without print versions cannot be used for tasks requiring a specific number of pages. If you read an ebook or listen to an audiobook, use the page count for the mass market paperback if one exists. If there is no mass market paperback edition, use the paperback edition and if no paperback is available use the hardcover edition.
Required: State the page numbers for your book(s) and, if the location(s) are not obvious in the Goodreads description of the book, please explain the connection when you post.