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2: A book set in a different continent
- What are you reading this week?The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
North America more or less, haha
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
Yeep, I want to read more books set in Asia
I have just finished A Bad Character by Deepti Kapoor. The story takes place in New Delhi, India mainly and the author really brings it to life with vivid language and disturbing characters.
-What are you reading this week?
I already started it and I'm loving it! It's so heartbreaking...In which continent(s) the book is set?
Europe
Is there another continent you're interested in?
Asia
What are you reading this week? Ten Thousand Skies Above You by Claudia Gray.In which continent(s) the book is set? The first setting of the book is North America, which doesn't count, but the main character travels to other continents in other dimensions. I know she goes to Europe, but I'm not sure where else.
Is there another continent you're interested in? Nothing in particular, but I'd like to read more historical fiction set on any other continent.
- What are you reading this week?The Goldfinch. I started reading this back in 2015 for the "Colorful Title" week and I am FINALLY almost finished!
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
North America (which isn't a different continent for me) and Europe (which IS a different continent for me)
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
I always loved Japanese fiction. One of my faves that I go back to every so often.
- What are you reading this week?This week I'm reading Hotel Iris, by Yōko Ogawa and I actually just finished it and really liked it.
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
It is set in Asia, in Japan to be precise. Since I'm from Europe I almost always read books from other continents or countries at least.
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
I have to admit that I haven't read much from South America, so there is definitely a lot to explore. Africa has also left only a few books on my shelves and I even have a few books from there in my challenge, so I'm excited.
Progress Post:- What are you reading this week?
Remembering Babylon by David Malouf
- In which continent(s) the book is set? Australia
- Is there another continent you're interested in? need to read more books by Asian writers
- What are you reading this week?I've read The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan.
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
Mostly in America and Africa, but they do come to Europe (well, error, I live in Europe, but that's it)
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
I'm interested in every conntinent, even my own: Europe, but my biggest interest is not in a continent, but in a civilization, meaning Anciant Egypt...
- What are you reading this week? I just finished In the Woods- In which continent(s) the book is set? Ireland
- Is there another continent you're interested in? I want to take on more internationally set books. I have mostly read books set in North America and Australia.
- What are you reading this week?This week I will be reading Life and Other Near-Death Experiences
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
South America
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
Europe definitely! I almost read a book that takes place in Paris before I changed my mind at the last minute!
I'm also reading The Rosie Project. I really wanted to read it last year because I'd heard so much about it, but it didn't fit in to the challenge I was doing then and even though I finished the challenge early, I didn't have much time to read anything else. It's set in Australia. I had originally intended to read something set in Asia, probably a book by Amy Tan or Lisa See. Or possibly in Europe, since there was quite a variety of books. I honestly didn't even really consider Australia. It just never crossed my mind for some reason, so I was really glad to find that this book takes place in Australia and fits the prompt perfectly.
Q: What are you reading this week? The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Q: What continent is it set in? Asia: specifically, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Q: Is there another continent you're interested in? South America, Africa, and Australia.
What book are you reading this week?Hollow City
In which continent is the book set?
Europe, specifically Great Britain
Is the another continent you are interested in?
I'd like to read more books set in Africa and the Middle East.
I have just finished Week 2. Book set on a different continent..Bedind the Scenes at the Museum by Kate Atkinson.. A wonderful four generation family saga. Which I gave Five Stars..
Progress Post:- What are you reading this week? I am reading All the Light We Cannot See
- In which continent(s) the book is set? Europe
- Is there another continent you're interested in? Australia is an interesting continent to me as well.
- What are you reading this week?I didn't start the challenge reading the books in order, but I read "Death of a Gossip" by M.C. Beaton this week for my book set in a different continent.
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
I am in Australia and it is set in Europe, Scotland to be exact.
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
I love Asian set books too and have read quiet a few set in China and Japan.
It was a good cosy comfort murder mystery.
What are you reading this week?This week I will be reading Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
Africa - specifically Nigeria during the Biafran War
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
I was going to answer this as "I am equally interested in all continents" but I can see that my reading list from the last few years does not reflect this. Most of the books I have read are UK- or US-based, with the rest of Europe, Asia and Africa thrown in occasionally. South America and Australasia barely get a look-in. I might have to update my TBR to redress the balance in favour of the Southern Hemisphere!
- What are you reading this week?The Paris Wife
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
Europe - specifically Paris
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
I'm interested in all continents but South America and Africa are rarely represented in the books I read so I would like to read more from those continents.
What are you reading this week?State of Wonder
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
South America
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
I'm also interested in Africa, Australia and Antarctica.
What are you reading this week?I will be reading: All the Light We Cannot See
In which continent(s) the book is set?
Europe
Is there another continent you're interested in?
Europe is the most interesting to me I think because my ancestors are from there (Italy), but I would also really love to read about Asia!
What are you reading this week?
Persuasion by Jane Austen
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
Europe
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
Yes
Persuasion by Jane Austen
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
Europe
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
Yes
What are you reading this week?I Capture the Castle
In which continent(s) the book is set?
Europe
Is there another continent you're interested in?
I like reading books from other cultures so pretty much anything. I would like to try Africa or Antarctica since I have read very limited books located in those locations
I read Frozen Assets by Quentin Bates, this book takes in Iceland and while it was an enjoyable read I wish it had more local flavor.Also read Irish Cottage by Juliet gauvin
What are you reading this week? This week I ended up reading Scarlet Song by Mariama Bâ instead of my original selection of The Hundred Secret Senses.In which continent(s) the book is set?
Africa
Is there another continent you're interested in?
Absolutely - I love reading books from anywhere in the world. I decided to read this particular book as I wanted to read something from Senegal specifically. A great read!
- What are you reading this week?Circling the Sun, by Paula McLain
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
Africa
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
Asia
I am reading Voices from Chernobyl: The Oral History of a Nuclear Disaster by Svetlana Alexievich. It takes place in Europe. I am not reading this book because it is set in Europe, but I am interested in this book's subject matter. I am more interested in reading literature from Asia.
What are you reading this week? Half Bad- In which continent(s) the book is set? Europe
- Is there another continent you're interested in? Asia
- What are you reading this week?I just finished Henrietta Sees It Through: More News from the Home Front 1942-1945 for this prompt.
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
Europe, specifically England.
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
Oh yes, Australia, Africa, South America. I love to travel both physically and through books!
- What are you reading this week?Exodus Exodus by Leon Uris
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
Europe/Middle East.
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
I'd like to read more Asian lit; China, Japan, etc.
- What are you reading this week? The Bridge (Kay Bratt)- In which continent(s) the book is set? Asia
- Is there another continent you're interested in? All of them!
I am readingCircling the Sun which is set in Africa.I mostly read books set in the US or Europe, so this will be different for me.
- What are you reading this week?
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
Primary Asia
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
Africa or South America
- What are you reading this week?Jellicoe Road
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
Australia
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
America, Asia
- What are you reading this week?Cape Town to Kruger: Backpacker Adventures in South Africa and Swaziland
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
Africa
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
Well, I like to read travel books, so I guess I'm all over the continents, LOL. Plus another group I'm in has a year-long challenge this year that will result in reading books from different continents.
I must go in order, but just joined. Getting caught up now.- What are you reading this week?
How Many Letters Are In Goodbye?
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
North America (US) and also flashbacks to Europe. I'm in Denmark, so it probably only half counts.
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
I'm dying to read In a Sunburned Country so definitely Australia. I feel like I haven't read much set in Africa or South America either.
Again I am updating what I read for week 2:- What are you reading this week? I read City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
- In which continent(s) the book is set? I live in New Zealand and the book is set in North America, even though its set in America and most of the books I read are from there.. I read it anyway.
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
I am interested in all of them, especially Africa and Asia because I have read, from my recollection, maybe one from those places.
* What are you reading this week?For Week 2 I read The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith .
* In which continent is the book set?
Africa
* Is there another continent you're interested in?
I haven't read a lot of books set in South America...or Antarctica?!
Library of Souls- What are you reading this week? Library of Souls by Ransom Riggs
- In which continent(s) the book is set? Europe (so far)
- Is there another continent you're interested in? I would be interested in any continent if it contained a great story. My favorite book is On The Beach by Nevil Shute which is set in Australia.
- What are you reading this week?The Survivors 3: Winter by V.L. Dreyer
Ive been done with the 2nd book of this series and haven't really felt driven to finish it but this challenge is giving me a reason since it works in this category :)
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
New Zealand (Oceania)
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
I was thinking of looking at something taking place in Antarctica or somewhere ice.
-What are you reading this week?
The Bone Labyrinth by James Rollins- In which continent(s) the book is set?
Europe, North America, and South America...so far
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
I am obsessed with everything about Antarctica.
- What are you reading this week?I am reading Library of Souls for this week
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
It is set in Europe, mainly London (as far as I know; I'm basing this on the previous two novels; maybe we'll travel somewhere else along the way!)
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
Yes! Oceania and Asia!
This week (which is week 3 - the library got my books in out of order) I am reading I Am the Messenger. It is set in Australia. I would like to read more books set in the Middle East. I currently have a few on my to read shelf.
What are you reading this week?Shanghai Girls by Lisa See
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
It begins in Asia and moves to North America.
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
I'm intersted in reading books set in Africa and South America. I'm not sure I have read anything set on either continent.
- What are you reading this week?
by Alexander McCall Smith- In which continent(s) the book is set?
Africa
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
I'm always interested in Europe and Asia.
For this week I read We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo. I have read many books set in Africa but this was the first one that I had read set in Zimbabwe - an interesting and educational read for me.
What are you reading this week?→ I am reading The Book ThiefIn which continent(s) the book is set?→ This book is set in Germany, so Europe.
Is there another continent you're interested in?→ I'm mainly interested in countries/continents that I don't know a lot about. I would say Africa and Asia would be the top two.
- What are you reading this week?Heart of Darkness
- In which continent(s) the book is set?
Africa
- Is there another continent you're interested in?
South America and Asia
What are you reading this week?--Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H. Lawrence (3 stars)
In which continent(s) the book is set?
-- Europe: Italy and UK (I live in Asia)
Is there another continent you're interested in?
-- Australia, Africa, South America and Antarctica
- What are you reading this week? I read Deathnote by Tsugumi Ohba- In which continent(s) the book is set? Japan
- Is there another continent you're interested in? Definitely. I actually received a post card from a friend of mine who is vacationing there while I was reading this.
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I love reading books set anywhere in Europe