Challenge Help

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

Does anyone happen to know of any Christmas books that would also fit into the 'Gothic' genre? I may have accidentally painted myself into a corner with the 'Genre Match' challenge.
(cross posting)

[Megan]

I am trying to find a book that involves an aquarium.
None of my fave places/searches have come up with any,
and none of my book pals have turned up anything.
So ... anybody over here have any suggestions?

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

If we're talking about a public space rather than an at-home aquarium, there are several children's books that might fit. This one looks fun (I remember hearing about Inky's shenanigans a few years back).
Inky's Amazing Escape: How a Very Smart Octopus Found His Way Home {GM children's}

[Michelle]

An aquarium is visited in Stories That Bind Us - a brief account.

[Sherri]

I am looking for recommendations with a cat on the cover. I have a Christmas read and some cozy mysteries on my TBR, but looking for other ideas that are out there. Thanks!

[Michelle]

Here are two. The first one I read last year and the second I plan to read later this year.

[Katrina]

I am looking for suggestions of Christian Fiction set in South America and/or Asia?

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

I don't know if you like Biblical fiction, but that is predominantly set in what we now know as western Asia.
As far as South America, both Children of the Stars , and No Place to Hide are set at least partially in South America (Argentina, and Brazil, respectively).

[Michelle]

Kimberly Duffy has a series set in India starting with .

[Katrina]

Thanks for the suggestions, Kate and Michelle. Good reminder about Biblical fiction... that's right it is part of Asia. Perfect!

[Sherri]

Michelle wrote: "Here are two. The first one I read last year and the second I plan to read later this year.
"

Thanks Michelle. My library has one of them!

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

I second God's Handmaiden! I loved that one.

Certain Biblical fiction books are set in Africa (Egypt, etc.) as well.

[Maria]

Would love suggestions on books with something on the cover related to rain (a rain cloud, an umbrella, rain boots, etc)

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

what kind of genre are you looking for to meet those criteria, Maria? 🙂

[Michelle]

This one is historical fiction: .

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

I adored this one.

[Crystal]

Maria wrote: "Would love suggestions on books with something on the cover related to rain (a rain cloud, an umbrella, rain boots, etc)"

A few other suggestions:


If you're willing to dive into series to get to it, Terri Blackstocks Southern Storm series is excellent, and the second book, is worth getting to!

I'm reading her Moonlighter series and am on the first book (very good), because is the book I'll use for this challenge.

[Maria]

Kate wrote: "what kind of genre are you looking for to meet those criteria, Maria? 🙂"

Christian Fiction, General Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romnce

[Maria]

Andrea wrote: "I adored this one.
"

Thank you ! I finished in one day !!

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

you've gotten some great suggestions from others . . . but do let us know if you need more!

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Glad to hear that, Maria! Such a fun read, that one.

[Sandy]

ANDORRA!! Oh, my. I've searched and searched but cannot find a Christian or "Clean" Fiction book set in Andorra. Does anyone have any suggestions?

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Ooh, I have no idea! I hope somebody has some suggestions on that.

[Michelle]

I did a search for books set in Andorra and found this children's book published in 1964.

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

my genre for April is 'travel', and while I have one selected, it publishes in April, and I don't know if my library will get an ebook copy in time for me to read it, so I'd love a few alternate ideas if anyone has any 🙂

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

Hi Kate. These come to mind when I think about travel...

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

Thanks, Staci!

[Leona]

Kate wrote: "my genre for April is 'travel', and while I have one selected, it publishes in April, and I don't know if my library will get an ebook copy in time for me to read it, so I'd love a few alternate id..."

I am reading Shadow of the Silk Road by Colin Thubron for a couple of around the world challenges. True story.

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

thank you, Leona!

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Here are some off the top of my head.

Wagon Train


Orphan Train


War Travel

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

excellent! thank you

[MissyTexas]

So I normally have many options for a challenge, especially when I selected the genre match. But, I am in a mood only for Amish books, especially enjoying a series in middle of reading.

Genre match is ‘multiple generations of women’s fiction’.

The idea is at least grandma, mother, daughter or three generations. Sisters to each of these generations in place is ok too. Such as aunt vs the mother.

The Amish series I am reading is heavy around two generations, mother and daughter. There are older aunts that occasionally make an appearance from the in-laws.

Ok, question… thoughts on other Amish books with clearer inclusion of 3 generations of woman? Looking for rich history of woman in family interacting.

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

Reckless Heart looks like it might work, Missy

[MissyTexas]

Thanks! Maybe an option.

[Sandy]

Michelle wrote: "I did a search for books set in Andorra and found this children's book published in 1964.
"

Thanks Michelle. I did find . It's not Christian Fiction, but the reviews I've seen look pretty clean. I know I can get it through my library. But I'll look up the one you mentioned also.

[Sherri]

MissyTexas wrote: "So I normally have many options for a challenge, especially when I selected the genre match. But, I am in a mood only for Amish books, especially enjoying a series in middle of reading.

Genre mat..."
Lynn Austin writes multi-generational also, but it's not Amish fiction.

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Have you checked out some of Beverly Lewis's books? I can't remember if I've read one that was multigenerational, but that's where I would start a search.

[MissyTexas]

Oooo, book 5 is going to have multi generations. Wilma (grandma), Nora (mom), and Millie (granddaughter). Though Millie doesn’t know it yet.

[Andrea, Hospitality Coordinator]

Nice! Sounds intriguing since Millie doesn't know that yet!

[Crystal]

I am stuck in CFD again! I've been stuck on Space 84 for a while so I thought I'd ask for help. I need a book with a tile that contains all the letters to spell BANK. Any suggestions?

[Kate, Challenge Fun Distributor]

I'm on that prompt right now too with the library game. I'm going to go for a GM mid-grade, but if I wasn't planning on saving it for October's 'spooky season' challenge, I would go for The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House
HTH 🙂

[Annette]

Crystal, Here’s a few that I found on my TBR shelf.

Breaking Free

Blink of an Eye

Fall Back and Find Me (Series #2)

12 Days at Bleakly Manor

To Bring You Back

Black Sands (Series #2)

Waiting for Daybreak (Series #2)

Gardenias for Breakfast (YA)

These Boots Weren't Made for Walking (read and enjoyed this one)

[Lynnette]

Crystal wrote: "I am stuck in CFD again! I've been stuck on Space 84 for a while so I thought I'd ask for help. I need a book with a tile that contains all the letters to spell BANK. Any suggestions?"

Do the letters have to be in order?

If not, I found these in my TBR:

[Crystal]

Thanks so much everyone!

[Michelle]

Does anyone have suggestions for road trip themed books?

[Staci, Book Awards Specialist]

Michelle wrote: "Does anyone have suggestions for road trip themed books?"

[Michelle]

Thank you Staci. This helps a lot!

[Crystal]

Michelle wrote: "Does anyone have suggestions for road trip themed books?"

are a couple others.

is a great novella and is part of the Carolina Heirloom series, but is a stand alone. If I recall correctly, it doesn't have any threads that tie it into any of the other books in the series.

[Michelle]

Thank you Crystal!

[Crystal]

Looking for books with a waterfall or water fountain on the cover for A Trip To the Zoo