10.8 - Ulysses, Again!

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

10.8 - Ulysses, again!
In honor of Bloomsday (June 16), read a book set at least 50% in Ireland (either Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland) or written by an author who was born or currently lives in Ireland.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

these work:
Dreamer's Pool
That's That: A Memoir
King of Dublin

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

reserved

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

This thread is now open!

[JennRenee, Moderator]

will this work Dreamer's Pool

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

JennRenee wrote: "will this work Dreamer's Pool"

yes - the description mentions Ireland and the author's website site says it's set in "early medieval Ireland."

[Donna]

I just read a book a couple of days ago that is perfect for this challenge. Too bad mine doesn't count, but I really enjoyed the writing of it. So maybe someone else can enjoy it and have it count towards this challenge.
That's That: A Memoir by Colin Broderick

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Donna wrote: "I just read a book a couple of days ago that is perfect for this challenge. Too bad mine doesn't count, but I really enjoyed the writing of it. So maybe someone else can enjoy it and have it coun..."

That does sound good. Sigh.......one more for the TBR!

[Nicola]

Hi, just confirming that when reading plays and poetry you can combine works?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Nicola wrote: "Hi, just confirming that when reading plays and poetry you can combine works?"

yes, see The Rules of the Challenge.

[Bea]

I will be reading The Likeness by Tana French. Wonderful writer.

[Kim]

Will this work?

Mr. Dixon Disappears

Thank you

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Kim wrote: "Will this work?

Mr. Dixon Disappears

Thank you"

sounds as if it's set in Ireland.

[Meghan]

Does Angela's Ashes work?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Meghanly wrote: "Does Angela's Ashes work?"

sounds as if it's set at least half in Ireland.

[Val]

Will The Green Road: A Novel work?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Valerie wrote: "Will The Green Road: A Novel work?"

If it's set at least 50% in Ireland, it would work on content. However, the author's GR bio says she was born in Dublin, so it qualifies on that count even if not for setting.

[Val]

Sandy wrote: "Valerie wrote: "Will The Green Road: A Novel work?"

If it's set at least 50% in Ireland, it would work on content. However, the author's GR bio says she was born in Dublin, so it ..."

Thanks Sandy

[Julia]

Is non-fiction included?
The Easter Rising: Revolution and Irish Nationalism is on my TBR list.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Julia wrote: "Is non-fiction included?
The Easter Rising: Revolution and Irish Nationalism is on my TBR list."

I am a huge nonfiction reader, so I would never disallow nonfiction, LOL!

[Sheila]

Sandy, I'm hoping to read this book for this task. Normally the series takes place in Ireland however this particular one doesn't look like it does. Nor is there anything on GR that tells about the authors. Here is a link to the authors on fantastic fiction.

http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/h/c... Would that be OK?

The Watched by Casey Hill

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Sheila wrote: "Sandy, I'm hoping to read this book for this task. Normally the series takes place in Ireland however this particular one doesn't look like it does. Nor is there anything on GR that tells about t..."

Since the link says the authors currently live in Ireland, that should work. Link to the external source when you post.

[Sheila]

Great! Thanks Sandy

[Megan]

Will this work?

Irish Love Poems: Danta Gra

All the poems are by Irish authors, such as Yeats and Joyce.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Megan wrote: "Will this work?

Irish Love Poems: Danta Gra

All the poems are by Irish authors, such as Yeats and Joyce."

Sorry, no, that's not going to be feasible to moderate, particularly since the GR entry only shows an editor.

[Jamie]

This is set in a fictional futuristic dystopian Ireland but it's definitely Ireland, will that work?

King of Dublin

Twenty years after a deadly pandemic ravaged the world, Darragh Fergus Anluan and the people of his village have carved out a hard but simple life in the Irish countryside. But with winter comes sickness, and Darragh must travel to Dublin in search of medicine. What he finds there is a ruined city ruled by a madman, where scavenging is punishable by death . . . or conscription.

Ciaran Daly came to Ireland with aid and optimism, but instead was enslaved by the so-called King of Dublin.

Thanks.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Jamie wrote: "This is set in a fictional futuristic dystopian Ireland but it's definitely Ireland, will that work?

King of Dublin

Twenty years after a deadly pandemic ravaged the world, Darragh..."

yes

[Jamie]

Thanks Sandy

[Elizabeth]

Would this anthology work?
Voices And Poetry Of Ireland: A Collection Of Ireland's Best Loved Poetry With Recordings By Ireland's Best Loved Figures

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Elizabeth wrote: "Would this anthology work?
Voices And Poetry Of Ireland: A Collection Of Ireland's Best Loved Poetry With Recordings By Ireland's Best Loved Figures"

Sorry, no, that's not going to be feasible to moderate, particularly since the GR entry only shows an editor, and we cannot verify which individual authors are included and that each one of them fits the task.