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25.7 - Ellen R-S's Task: Wonderful Overseas Assignments
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Suggestions for books.Cambridgeshire
Matthew Bartholomew Series
DC Gary Goodhew Mystery Series
Suffolk
Ivy Beasley Mystery Series
Newmarket
A Rogue's Proposal
What Price Love?
Dead Heat
Norfolk
Ruth Galloway Series
Approved books.Option 1:
Sidney Chambers and the Perils of the Night
Option 2:
A Loyal Character Dancer
Option 3:
City of Shadows
Those Who Save Us
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Never Let Me Go is listed on the "books set in england by county" list under Norfolk, but since it's not in the metadata... I've had it on my TBR for awhile: Has anyone read it and is it set enough there to work? (Figured it was worth an ask.)
Morgan wrote: "Never Let Me Go is listed on the "books set in england by county" list under Norfolk, but since it's not in the metadata... I've had it on my TBR for awhile: Has anyone read it and ..."
I read it and loved it! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did
Pia wrote: "Morgan wrote: "Never Let Me Go is listed on the "books set in england by county" list under Norfolk, but since it's not in the metadata... I've had it on my TBR for awhile: Has anyo..."
Would you say it's set completely in that area (if you remember)? lol.
I actually got it from audible during a sale they had awhile back, so hoping to fit it somewhere.
Morgan wrote: "Pia wrote: "Morgan wrote: "Never Let Me Go is listed on the "books set in england by county" list under Norfolk, but since it's not in the metadata... I've had it on my TBR for awhil..."
It's set in the English countryside, but it doesn't say exactly where. The MC does go to Norfolk, but on one or two occasions only.
I'm thinking of Sidney Chambers and the Perils of the Night. "The loveable full time priest and part time detective Canon Sidney Chambers continues his sleuthing adventures in late 1950s Cambridge. "
If someone is looking for some good thrillers set in Germany, I can recommend the books by Sebastian Fitzek.Most of them are set in Germany and for a lot of them there is a English translation. And if you understand German I would also recommend listen to the audio books read by Simon Jäger, as he does an fantastic job.
Fandury wrote: "If someone is looking for some good thrillers set in Germany, I can recommend the books by Sebastian Fitzek."Another good set are the Philip Kerr Bernie Gunther books.
Trish wrote: "I'm thinking of Sidney Chambers and the Perils of the Night. "The loveable full time priest and part time detective Canon Sidney Chambers continues his sleuthing adventures in late ..."Approved!
Morgan wrote: "Never Let Me Go is listed on the "books set in england by county" list under Norfolk, but since it's not in the metadata... I've had it on my TBR for awhile: Has anyone read it and ..."
From everything I have found it appears that Hailsham is not in Norfolk...Sorry.
Please verify:Option 2 - MYSTERY set in China
A Loyal Character Dancer
Option 3 - set in Germany
City of Shadows
or
Those Who Save Us
Book Concierge wrote: "Please verify:Option 2 - MYSTERY set in China
A Loyal Character Dancer
Option 3 - set in Germany
City of Shadows
or
Those Who Save Us"
All approved.
Ellen wrote: "Morgan wrote: "Never Let Me Go is listed on the "books set in england by county" list under Norfolk, but since it's not in the metadata... I've had it on my TBR for awhile: Has anyo..."
No problem ;) Sometimes the puzzle-y ones are the most fun to get filled. haha.
Hey I love this task as I'm currently going to university in Norwich which is in Norfolk. I'm just messaging to say that Norfolk is a county, not a city. I think you might have meant Norwich.
Becky wrote: "Hey I love this task as I'm currently going to university in Norwich which is in Norfolk. I'm just messaging to say that Norfolk is a county, not a city. I think you might have meant Norwich."I meant Norwich.
Ellen wrote: "Becky wrote: "Hey I love this task as I'm currently going to university in Norwich which is in Norfolk. I'm just messaging to say that Norfolk is a county, not a city. I think you might have meant ..."OK :) I'm definitely going to have to find a book set in Norwich then as I live there!! :)
These are what I've found, just want to double check.Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death is book #1, so would it be approved since book #2 is? Still says Cambridge.
Prisoner of Night and Fog for Germany. Set in 1930s Munich.
Thanks!
Is Singapore acceptable for option 2? I'm considering
Jonquil wrote: "Is Singapore acceptable for option 2? I'm considering "Sorry no just Korea, Japan, and China
Morgan wrote: "These are what I've found, just want to double check.Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death is book #1, so would it be approved since book #2 is? Still says Cambridge.
[book:Pr..."
They both work.
Would this work for Option 1 East Anglia? It is set in Rushford, Englad, which looks like it's in Norfolk.
puppitypup wrote: "Would this work for Option 1 East Anglia? It is set in Rushford, Englad, which looks like it's in Norfolk."It works. Until 1894 Rushford was in Norfolk & Suffolk. It is now officially in Norfolk.
Ellen wrote: "puppitypup wrote: "Would this work for Option 1 East Anglia? It is set in Rushford, Englad, which looks like it's in Norfolk."It works. Until 1894 R..."
I found Rushford on my 1589 map of Suffolk.
Thanks Ellen! I think I'm going to substitute the second in the series rather than the fifth for your Option 1 task, East Anglia. It takes place in Rushford too. Is that okay? Here it is.
A Symphony of Echoes by Jodi Taylor
Would this work for a book set in Germany?
Time and Time Again by Ben Elton
The first part is set in Bosnia, but the rest is set in Germany.
puppitypup wrote: "Would this work for a book set in Germany?Time and Time Again by Ben Elton
The first part is set in Bosnia, but the rest is..."
works
Judy wrote: "Would Germanica work for Option 3? It's an alternate history about Germany at the end of WWII.Thanks!"
works
Option 1: Death Wore White by Jim Kelly (set in Norfolk)Option 2: Shinju by Laura Joh Rowland Mystery set in Japan.
Claire wrote: "Option 1: Death Wore White by Jim Kelly (set in Norfolk)Option 2: Shinju by Laura Joh Rowland Mystery set in Japan."
works
Ellen wrote: "Trish wrote: "Would this work for Option 2? Inspector Saito's Small Satori"That works."
Thanks
Can I get Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency approved for Cambridge? It is on the list you provided, books set in England by County for Cambridgeshire. Also, the introduction of the book says that the setting, St Cedd's College is inspired by St John's College in Cambridge.
Sirena wrote: "Can I get Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency approved for Cambridge? It is on the list you provided, books set in England by County for Cambridgeshire. Also, the introduction of the..."That works
Ellen wrote: "Sirena wrote: "Can I get Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency approved for Cambridge? It is on the list you provided, books set in England by County for Cambridgeshire. Also, the intr..."Thank you!
Could I please get my two books approved so I can post them? Thanks :)
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This is 2 book Task. Read two books from different options. No books with the main page genre childrens or kids may be used for this task.
All books can be fiction or non-fiction.
For 25+ years I lived with my Husband at many USAF bases.
Option 1: Our first and second overseas assignments were in East Anglia, UK (RAF Bentwaters near Woodbridge and RAF Alconbury near Cambridge. Read a book set in or about East Anglia. Cities include Cambridge, Norwich, Peterbrough, Ipswich, Ely, Bury St Edmunds, New Market, Kings Lynne, St Neots, and Felixstowe.
These links may give you some ideas: Norfolk Crime and
Books set in England by County
Option 2: Our 3rd and last overseas assignment was Osan AFB, Republic of Korea from where I traveled the Orient. Read a mystery set in Korea (South or North), China or Japan. ”Mystery” must be a main page genre.The genre may be stand-alone or embedded. This list may give you some ideas - Mysteries Set in Asia.
Option 3: Our favorite overseas vacation was two weeks in Germany at Christmas. Read a book set in Germany or about Germany. This list may give you some ideas - Novels Set in Germany.
NOTE: For all options, the book must be set completely in the target country or area. Small exceptions (for instance, to establish a back story or a brief portion set in another place) are allowed.
REQUIRED: State the setting in your post. If the setting in the GR book description or metadata does not indicate the setting, please include a reference to establish the setting.
The links provided here are just to give you ideas - you do not have to choose a book listed. Be careful when using lists, however, as not all books on the list will fit SRC requirements, or meet the task requirement that the book be completely set in the target location.