Go the Distance (2021) - Rules & Questions

[Viji]

John wrote: "Viji wrote: "Would work for prompt #27. A book with the name of a real place in the title ?

Thanks."

Since Kew Gardens is a real place, sure!"

Thanks, Lauren.

[Sandy]

Does Shardlake in C.J. Sansom series qualify as disabled? He is described as a hunchback, has mobility issues and back pain, but he gets around.

[Lauren]

Sandy wrote: "Does Shardlake in C.J. Sansom series qualify as disabled? He is described as a hunchback, has mobility issues and back pain, but he gets around."

Yes, I would consider this disabled.

[Sandy]

Lauren wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Does Shardlake in C.J. Sansom series qualify as disabled? He is described as a hunchback, has mobility issues and back pain, but he gets around."

Yes, I would consider..."

Thank you. I've only read the first book and its a series I want to continue.

[Mally]

That's one of my favorite historical series! Glad you're liking it, too.

[Emma]

Has anyone read Arthur & George ? I was wondering if this would count as an historical mystery as he works to exonerate George? I want to use it for the actual historical figure prompt.

[Lauren]

Emma wrote: "Has anyone read Arthur & George? I was wondering if this would count as an historical mystery as he works to exonerate George? I want to use it for the..."

Yes, this works.

[Emma]

Thanks Lauren

[Veronica]

36. A book written by an author with your initials

For this prompt, can we reverse our initials? I haven't been able to find any historical mystery authors (and hardly any authors, period) with my initials, VG. I guess "V" names just aren't very popular. I'm not sure I'll have any luck reversing them either, tbh.

So far I've tried the following links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_o...
https://www.fantasticfiction.com/ - (scroll to bottom of page to search by author)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...

[Lauren]

Veronica wrote: "36. A book written by an author with your initials

For this prompt, can we reverse our initials? I haven't been able to find any historical mystery authors (and hardly any authors, period) with my..."

Absolutley! The order of initials doesn't matter.

If you cannot find an author, then use only one initial.

[Veronica]

Thanks, Lauren!

[Emma]

Is Death on the Nile a historical mystery? It was contemporary when written but does that exclude it from being historical now?
Emma

[Sandy]

Emma wrote: "Is Death on the Nile a historical mystery? It was contemporary when written but does that exclude it from being historical now?
Emma"

For the purposes of this group, yes, it is an historical mystery.
See rule # 2
2) Definition of historical mystery for this challenge: Any book whose central plot involves a crime of any type (murder, robbery, etc.) and takes place at any point that is at least 50 years in the past. This includes works set in a time period that is historical from the author’s perspective (for example, The Cadfael Chronicles by Ellis Peters) as well as books written in the past from our perspective and set during the author’s lifetime (for example, Hercule Poirot by Agatha Christie).

[Emma]

Thanks Sandy!

[Lauren]

Sorry I missed your questions, Emma
Thanks Sandy for answering :)

[Kimberly]

Veronica wrote: "36. A book written by an author with your initials

For this prompt, can we reverse our initials? I haven't been able to find any historical mystery authors (and hardly any authors, period) with my..."

Thanks for asking this question! I was having the same problem and thought I would just have to miss that item in the challenge.

[Emma]

Does blood count as a body part?

[Lauren]

Emma wrote: "Does blood count as a body part?"

Sorry Emma. I missed your post.
Yes, blood is a body part.

[Emma]

Thank goodness as I’m having trouble finding book titles with body parts!

[Lauren]

Emma wrote: "Thank goodness as I’m having trouble finding book titles with body parts!"

Great!

[Wanda]

In The Cottingley Secret(HF) two girls take photos of themselves with fairy cutouts and then use them to claim the existence of fairies. This is a true story taking place in England in the early part of the 20th century (1917). It wasn't until 1983 that the truth was revealed. Would this storyline be acceptable?

[Lauren]

Wanda wrote: "In The Cottingley Secret(HF) two girls take photos of themselves with fairy cutouts and then use them to claim the existence of fairies. This is a true story taking place in Englan..."

Unfortunately, no. There is no crime or investigation. As such, it is not a historical mystery as defined for the challenge and the group.

[Wanda]

Lauren wrote: "Wanda wrote: "In The Cottingley Secret(HF) two girls take photos of themselves with fairy cutouts and then use them to claim the existence of fairies. This is a true story taking p..."

Okay. I thought it would be considered fraud. It was investigated at the time but no comclusive results because no tampering could be found with the photographic plate.

[Lauren]

Wanda wrote: "Okay. I thought it would be considered fraud. It was investigated at the time but no comclusive results because no tampering could be found with the photographic plate"

Criminal fraud requires a financial motive, which does not seem to be the case here.

I hope you manage to find another book that fits the challenge.

[Peggyzbooksnmusic]

Lauren; As 2021 comes to an end just wanted to thank you for setting up this fun challenge! Even though I wasn't able to complete all the challenges I loved finding new authors and series by following our member's challenge lists. Happy reading in 2022!

[Sandy]

Peggyzbooksnmusic wrote: "Lauren; As 2021 comes to an end just wanted to thank you for setting up this fun challenge! Even though I wasn't able to complete all the challenges I loved finding new authors and series by follow..."

I'll second that sentiment.

[Lauren]

Thanks Peggy and Sandy!
I am so glad you enjoyed the challenge. I hope you have fun with the new one :)