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For Option 1, does the book have to have "Historical Romance" as an MPG? Or just be set before 1900? It isn't clear from the description.
For Option 1: She Walks in BeautyGR states the setting is 1891. Is that statement sufficient for the requirement "set entirely before 1900"? I'm just not sure whether the story occurs entirely within that year.
QUESTION re Option 3Do ALL initials count? Or only First and Last initials?
Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "I would think Jane Eyre would fit option 1"Jane Eyre definitely fits option 1, and I recommend reading it at any possible occasion. :D
Trish wrote: "For Option 1, does the book have to have "Historical Romance" as an MPG? Or just be set before 1900? It isn't clear from the description."Just set before 1900. Historical Romance MPG isn't required.
Bea wrote: "For Option 1: She Walks in BeautyGR states the setting is 1891. Is that statement sufficient for the requirement "set entirely before 1900"? I'm just not sure whether the story occ..."
You'd have to read it to find out for absolutely definite, but as it stands I'm definitely willing to say that works!
Book Concierge wrote: "QUESTION re Option 3Do ALL initials count? Or only First and Last initials?"
Only first and last. I shall message the mods to add that distinction!
Siobhan wrote: "Trish wrote: "For Option 1, does the book have to have "Historical Romance" as an MPG? Or just be set before 1900? It isn't clear from the description."Just set before 1900. Historical Romance MP..."
Perfect. Thank you.
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre DumasLooks like it is set entirely in the 17th century, so I think this fits option 1, correct?
Lavender wrote: "The Three Musketeers by Alexandre DumasLooks like it is set entirely in the 17th century, so I think this fits option 1, correct?"
Yep, that definitely fits!
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My favourite genre by far is Romance. I only really started reading it last year, but I've already discovered that I love pretty much everything about it. The heightened emotions! The spark of humour! The satisfaction of knowing that everything is going to work out in the end! Every single part is wonderful to me, and I'd love to share some of the joy I've gotten out of romance books with all of you.
The genres "Sequential Art", "Comics", "Comic Book", and "Manga" are allowed for this task.
This is a one book task. Choose one option, and state which option you chose when you post.
Option 1: Historical Romance
My favourite sub-genre of romance is definitely Historical Romance. Give me something set before 1900, and I'm incredibly likely to devour it as quickly as possible.
For this option read a book that is set entirely before 1900.
Required: If the time period is not evident on the book's main page provide a reference for verification when you post.
Option 2: Inclusivity
One of the things I love best about romance books is that they often seem to be actively striving for inclusivity. They portray a world where all types of different people exist, and are allowed to find their happy endings.
For this option read a book from the first 5 pages of one of the lists below:
The Best of Gay Romance
Non-Caucasian Protagonists in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Paranormal Romance
Books with Disabled Heroes
REQUIRED: State which list, and what page of the list your book is found on when you post!
Option 3: Happy Endings
The very best part of a romance book, for me, is the happy ending. No matter what goes on in the novel, no matter what barriers the main characters have to face, you know that they're going to end up happy in the end. It's a truly inspiring message, and always leaves me feeling better.
For this option read a book where the author's first and last initials can be found in HAPPILY EVER AFTER. Middle initials should be ignored. If the book has multiple authors, only one author's initials must be found in the phrase for the book to qualify for the task.