Theme Link Challenge 2022

[Cheryl]

For me, the fun is in taking two books that couldn’t be more different and finding some obscure plot point in both to link them. Some times I mull it over for a few days until the connection jumps out. It’s kind of like a puzzle, putting all the pieces together.

[Cheryl]

Third Quarter, Run 2

1. Ill Will by Dan Chaon (Features relationship between brothers)
2. The Three Brothers by Eden Phillpotts
How it relates to Book 1: Features relationship between brothers.
3. The Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart
How it relates to Book 2: Set in English countryside.
4. Morning, Noon and Night by Sidney Sheldon
How it relates to Book 3: "Heir or Imposter?" theme.
5. Tricks by Ed McBain
How it relates to Book 4: Has a character that's a prostitute.
6. A Cosmology of Monsters by Shaun Hamill
How it relates to Book 5: Halloween is featured in the plot.

[Cheryl]

Dagny wrote: "Nice, Cheryl!"

Thanks, Dagny! I'm still working on a run for the author Alphabet challenge. Hopefully I'll get one in this month.

[Cheryl]

Third Quarter, Run 3

1. Freaky Deaky by Elmore Leonard (Has a character with a substance abuse problem)
2. The Guncle by Steven Rowley
How it relates to Book 1: Has a character with a substance abuse problem.
3. Kirsty's Vineyard by Anna Jacobs
How it relates to Book 2: Death of a loved one.
4. Iced by Felix Francis
How it relates to Book 3: Troubled events lead to romance.
5. The Deceivers by Harold Robbins
How it relates to Book 4: Crime committed by an "insider".

[Cheryl]

Third Quarter, Run 4

1. Jar City by Arnuldur Indridasun (Current crime investigation leads to the solution of an older crime.)
2. By the Pricking of My Thumbs by Agatha Christie
How it relates to Book 1 : Current crime investigation leads to the solution of an older crime.
3. I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella
How it relates to Book 2: Takes place in England.
4. New Teeth by Simon Rich
How it relates to book 3: Humor theme

[Cheryl]

Dagny wrote: "Cheryl, I didn't care for Jar City. I can't recall now why, so will be interested to know how others in the series are if you read any of them."

Dagny,

This was my second attempt to read Jar City. The first time I just abandoned it, but I was in the right mood to read it this time. It's very dark, with a very dark detective. I usually don't go for Scandinavian mysteries, because they are so dark and depressing. I guess I was in a pretty upbeat mood when I read it this time so I could handle it better, lol.

[Cheryl]

Dagny wrote: "Cheryl, I didn't care for Jar City. I can't recall now why, so will be interested to know how others in the series are if you read any of them."

I recently tried the next book in this series and had to abandon it. It was even darker and more depressing! The detective finds his pregnant junkie daughter lying in a pool of blood. There are flashbacks to a woman who is being physically and verbally abused and these scenes are written in minute, sickening detail. I just couldn’t submit myself to this anymore. And to think this book won a Golden Dagger award!

[Cheryl]

Just a reminder that the 3rd. Quarter for Theme Link Challenge ends September 30th. 4th. Quarter begins October 1st. So if anyone is working on a Run for 3rd. Quarter, you'll need to post it by this Friday.

4th. Quarter Runs will be made of only those books read during the 4th. Quarter (October, November, December).

[Cheryl]

4th. Quarter, Run 1:

1. Black Tide by K. C. Jones (apocalyptic theme)
2. Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham
How it relates to Book 1: apocalyptic theme
3. Devil's Day by Andrew Michael Hurley
How it relates to Book 2: A child's birth brings hope.
4. The Devil's Bride by Rachelle Edwards
How it relates to Book 3: A new bride visits husband's country property.
5. The Bride Wore Black by Cornell Woolrich
How it relates to Book 4: Events surrounding a wedding is a major plot point.

[Cheryl]

4th Quarter, Run #2:

1. Other Men’s Horses by Elmer Kelton (Western)
2. News of the World by Paulette Jiles
How it relates to Book 1: Western
3. Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough
How it relates to Book 2: Family Trauma theme
4. The Ritual by Adam Nevill
How it relates to Book 3 : Horror theme
5. The Love Machine by Jacqueline Susann
How it relates to Book 4: Books That Were Made Into Movies

[Cheryl]

4th. Quarter, Run #3:

1. The Prettiest Star by Carter Sickels (Son moves to big city.)
2. Rules for a Rogue by Christie Carlyle
How it relates to Book 1: Son moves to big city.
3. Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
How it relates to Book 2: A character in the publishing business.
4. Sometimes a Rogue by Mary Jo Putney
How it relates to Book 3: Features people from wealthy families.

[Cheryl]

Dagny,

Great job on Run#6 !

[Heena]

Hello everyone,

Here are the links to the next year's challenge threads:
✒︎ RMFAO 2023 Genre Challenge
✒︎ RMFAO 2023 Classics Catchup
✒︎ RMFAO 2023 Audiobook Challenge
✒︎ RMFAO 2023 Title Link Challenge
✒︎ RMFAO 2023 Series Challenge
✒︎ RMFAO 2023 Theme-Link Challenge
✒︎ RMFAO 2023 A-Z Author Alphabet Challenge

[Cheryl]

4th Quarter, Run 4
1. The Race by Clive Cussler (female pilot)
2. Hiding in Montana by Laura Scott
How it relates to Book 1: female pilot
3. The Bounty by Janet Evanovich
How it relates to Book 2: law enforcement characters
4. The Night Eaters by Marjorie M. Liu
How it relates to Book 3: parents are important to plot