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Aug 2017 - Moving Out! Moving Up!
The house looks great Janice! Congrats!I have so often read author information on GR where it says the author has moved to another country, but of course I have no idea who those authors were now that it counts ;-)
Janice, does the move have to happen in the book, or is it okay if we know the mc moved, or the move is mentioned and explained as something that happened in the past?I'm thinking of Circling the Sun, which is about the life of Beryl Markham. I think the book in general is about her life in her 20s and 30s, but she moved from the UK to Kenya when she was a child, and I'm pretty sure this will be discussed.
I've decided to read a owned paperback for this challenge, try to empty my RL bookshelf a bit ;-) Another option I have is Purple Hibiscus. The author moved from Nigeria to the US. Haven't checked my other owned books yet.
Oh wait, Howl's Moving Castle would also work. I don't have a paperback but do own the ebook.
Congrats, Janice, on your new home! Now I need to peruse my reading list for something fun that fits the challenge.
Oh, a new home. Wish I had a balcony or patio! Must watch nature from my living-room. :( Congratulations!
Congratulations on your new home! Off to gopher now...OK, i am considering All the Light We Cannot See as the family is moving (or fleeing) from Paris to Saint-Malo, would it be alright?
And the book I am reading would have been good too, it's Gone Girl...
Congratulations Janice. You must be over the moon!
Lovely house Janice - I'm so jealous :-)I'd say I'll find something to fit this challenge.
Congratulations, Janice! Also, great challenge as always.I think I am going to read The Observations. The main character takes up a job in a large country house in order to escape her past, and the author, Jane Harris, was born in Belfast but now lives in East London.
Margo wrote: "Lisa I loved The Observations. It's a really unusual story. Enjoy ;-)"Thanks, Margo! I'm looking forward to it. It's been on my TBR for ages.
Would moving in time count? I've been planing on reading on reading Doomsday Book. I'll read it either way but just wondering if it is a valid tie-in with this challenge?
Thanks everyone. It's been a long time coming. As many of you know, I've complained several times about the less than ideal conditions I'm currently living in. This last year has been especially difficult with the divorce settlement and the fall out from that. There's a meme around that says, "I'm grateful for my struggles, because without them, I wouldn't have stumbled across my strength." Now, I'm starting a whole new chapter in my life and can leave all that behind. I take possession on Aug 11th, but won't be entirely moved over until Aug 31.
Peggy wrote: "Janice, does the move have to happen in the book, or is it okay if we know the mc moved, or the move is mentioned and explained as something that happened in the past?No, the move doesn't have to happen in the book. It says in the book blurb for Circling the Sun that she was brought to Kenya from England as a child, and I will accept that.
Ariane wrote: "Congratulations on your new home! Off to gopher now...OK, i am considering All the Light We Cannot See as the family is moving (or fleeing) from Paris to Saint-Malo, would it be a..."
Yes, that book will work.
Janice wrote: "Peggy wrote: "Janice, does the move have to happen in the book, or is it okay if we know the mc moved, or the move is mentioned and explained as something that happened in the past?No, the move d..."
Great, thanks!
Margo wrote: "Would moving in time count? I've been planing on reading on reading Doomsday Book. I'll read it either way but just wondering if it is a valid tie-in with this challenge?"I'm going to say no to this particular book. It's not an intentional move to another location. Yes, she was in another location, but she was stranded there and was awaiting rescue.
You gave me a tough question to consider for first thing in the morning, Margo, and all without coffee. I have this book on audiobook myself.
I'm going to read The Red Tree which I used as an example. I bought the trade paperback a few months back.
Janice wrote: "Margo wrote: "Would moving in time count? I've been planing on reading on reading Doomsday Book. I'll read it either way but just wondering if it is a valid tie-in with this challenge?..."Aww, sorry! It's 2.45 in the afternoon here so I'm well awake ;-p
I'll find something else, no worries!
Thanks Margo. I hate to say no to people.
I may read The Witchfinder's Sister for this one. The MC is widowed and moved back to her hometown and in with her brother. Just wondering if either of these would work, Janice:
Hook's Tale - MC "runs away from home, but is kidnapped and pressed into naval service as an unlikely cabin boy." Then ends up in “Never-Isles”. My thought - He runs away from home and ends up in Neverland, but is running away considered a move?
Glory over Everything - MC loses his home and embarks on a trip to NC. My thought - He loses his home and has to move so it fits in that way, but it talks about the adventure he has after, not settling anywhere in particular.
(Don't worry if you have to say no!)
Great news, Janice! I am really happy for you. You have been trying to move for ever.
Kristie wrote: "I may read The Witchfinder's Sister for this one. The MC is widowed and moved back to her hometown and in with her brother. Just wondering if either of these would work, Janice:
..."
I think both would work because the moves are intentional.
Looked through my book shelf and I'm pretty sure any of these would fit the bill:Lion: A Long Way Home, Gulivers Travels or Children of Time.
I'm worried the Children of Time might be a bit heavy for me - anyone read it?
Margo wrote: "Looked through my book shelf and I'm pretty sure any of these would fit the bill:Lion: A Long Way Home, Gulivers Travels or Children of Time...i>
I have it on my wishlist, so don't really know, but it doesn't sound too heavy. But then, what I consider heavy and what you consider heavy could be very different.
I own it Margo but I haven't got around to reading it yet so I can't help you there.
Janice wrote: "Ariane wrote: "Congratulations on your new home! Off to gopher now...OK, i am considering All the Light We Cannot See as the family is moving (or fleeing) from Paris to Saint-Malo..."
Good, thanks!
Thanks for asking about Glory over Everything Kristie. Another one to add to my possibilities. Seems like I'll be reading it in August anyway.
Peggy wrote: "Thanks for asking about Glory over Everything Kristie. Another one to add to my possibilities. Seems like I'll be reading it in August anyway."Glad you'll be joining us. I definitely plan to read Glory Over Everything, but I may read The Witchfinder's Sister as well. I'm glad I have some options.
I'm so glad to hear you are finally moving out your current location! Congratulations! The new house looks lovely. Janice wrote: "Thanks Margo. I hate to say no to people."
Careful with those comments, you'll make us think you aren't one of the queen meanies! ;)
Peggy - I also have Howl's Moving Castle in ebook, with this cover
. I have wanted to read it for a long time, but I think we would be in the running for the glue stick if we use it for this challenge. I think the genre and page length gets us any points.
Thanks for the heads up Cherie. I did a quick check on all my possible books earlier and I think they're all glue stick contenders ;-)I don't know which cover my ebook has, but I saw one with black letters!
Pretty house! Congrats on the move!Can we count time travel books if the person is intentionally time travelling? Don't know why, but I'm having a hard time finding a book I want to read for this one.
KimeyDiann wrote: "Careful with those comments, you'll make us think you aren't one of the queen meanies! ;) ..."Ha! Just because I don't like saying no, doesn't mean I won't say it. Hehehe!
Almeta wrote: "I think I'm going for a glue stick also! with The Right Attitude to Rain."Do the Texans move to Edinburgh, or are they just visiting? Looking at some of the reviews, it sounds like they are visiting, rather than relocating.
Congratulations on your new home, Janice! Fresh starts and new beginnings are always a good thing.
Amanda wrote: "Pretty house! Congrats on the move!Can we count time travel books if the person is intentionally time travelling? Don't know why, but I'm having a hard time finding a book I want to read for this..."
Is the time traveller planning on relocating to another time, or only visiting with the intention of returning to his "home" time?
Outlander series would work because she actually lives in the time period she travelled to.
Congratulations! I hope your move goes smoothly, Janice.After doing a bit of gophering, I decided now is a good time to read Anne of Green Gables.
I'm looking at A River Sutra to read for this challenge. Not glue stick, but not great points. Unless the bonus points add up. Won't know until i read it!
Janice wrote: "Almeta wrote: "I think I'm going for a glue stick also! with The Right Attitude to Rain."Do the Texans move to Edinburgh, or are they just visiting? Looking at some of the reviews, i..."
Don't know about the Texans, BUT author Alexander McCall Smith was born in Bulawayo (formerly the British colony of Southern Rhodesia), Zimbabwe and now lives in Scotland.
Sorry, Almeta, I was just looking at the book and not the author.
Janice wrote: "Sorry, Almeta, I was just looking at the book and not the author."Yeah, I knew that was where you were focused, since everyone was asking about their characters in books. No apology needed!
Thanks again, for everyone's kind wishes.
You'll love this one...!! A book club & more
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August is going to be a busy month for me. I bought a house (signed the mortgage papers today), and I'm moving! It's a duplex (semi-detached). Mine is the one on the left.
You are all going to be moving this month to keep me company.
The challenge is to read a book that meets one of the following criteria:
1. The word "Move" or "Moving" is in the title.
2. The author has made a significant move from his/her country of birth. ie - Jack Whyte. From his author page, "Jack Whyte is an author and writer born and raised in Scotland, but has been living in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada since 1967."
3. The main character moves to a new country, city or house. He/she may also move to a planet in space. You should be able to explain clearly that the book fits. Often the book blurb will state the character has moved. ie - The Red Tree blurb states, "Sarah Crowe left Atlanta, and the remnants of a tumultuous relationship, to live alone in an old house in rural Rhode Island."
General Rules:
1. The book may be in any format - paperback, ebook, audiobook.
2. The book may be in any genre.
3. The book may NOT be combined with the Year Long Survey Says Challenge.
4. The book must be read between August 1 - 31, 2017 (based on your local time zone).
5. The challenge is for one book. You may read more books if you chose.
6. The book must be 175 pages or more determined by the issue you read. If reading an audiobook or ebook where page numbers aren't listed, page numbers will be determined by the issue that comes up first on a Goodreads search.
Scoring: Count all that apply.
Setting:
5 points - Canada
4 points - Hawaii
3 points - New York City
2 points - New Zealand
1 point - France
Genre: (must be shelved by others with a significant number on the book page)
5 points - Horror
4 points - Science Fiction
3 points - Romance
2 points - Classic
1 point - Historical Fiction
Cover: (based on the edition you read)
5 points - has a person in uniform
4 points - has a bird(s) on it large enough that you don't have to cross your eyes to see it
3 points - has water
2 points - the title is in black
1 point - there is an award seal on it (ie Newberry)
Pages:
5 points - 501+
4 points - 401-500
3 points - 301-400
2 points - 201 - 300
1 point - 175-200
Bonus Points:
3 points - Get Ready for Kindergarten Month: There is a child on the cover.
3 points - National Immunization Month: There is a nurse in the story. Must be more than just a mention.
3 points - World Wide Web Day: The character uses a cell phone or a tablet.
3 points - Sandcastle Day: Your character spends some time on the beach.
3 points - Old Fiddler's Week: One of the characters is a musician.