Happy Saturday!
I realized I haven’t posted about my NEW reading challenge. This year, I wanted to join the “When Are You Reading” challenge. Below are the categories. I have a few more to fill in. Any suggestions?
The time periods are:
- Pre 1200: Pope Joan
- 1300-1499: The House on the Strand
- 1500-1699: The Miniturist
- 1700-1799: A Girl Called Samson
- 1800-1899: Where the Lost Wander
- 1900-1919: Moloka’i
- 1920-1939: The Christie Affair
- 1940-1959: The Last Year of the War; The Book Woman’s Daughter
- 1960-1979: Necessary Lies
- 1980-1999: I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives
- 2000-Present: The Girl in the Glass
- The Future: Illuminae
There are so many fun challenges. I’ve got 6 more to read for this challenge, and then I think I’ll start an Around the World reading challenge. As always, send any book recommendations my way! I’m always looking for wonderful NEW books to read!
Have a great day and I hope you do or learn something NEW today!
Explore Newness 
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I’m trying to think of books I loved, and then think of the time period they are set in. Pope Joan is marvelous. I also loved Pillars of the Earth 1123-1147, if you want another for Pre-1200. Another that comes to mind is The Bonesetter’s Daughter by Amy Tan. That one covers different time periods, so it may not fit the bill. Have fun!
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Thanks so much! I loved Pope Joan too! And I’ve heard good things about Pillars of the Earth. I’ll have to move that one to the top of my list. I know I’ve read something else by Amy Tan (can’t remember what right now). Thanks again for these suggestions! I appreciate it. Take care!
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1920–1939: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah – interwar France… 🐗
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This sounds like a fun challenge for you, Lenore. If I come up with any titles that fit in your timelines, I’ll revisit this post.
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Thanks Terry! I used to listen to books on my way to work, so obviously, I’m not doing that anymore. I’m struggling to find a dedicated “reading time”. Do you have a time that works well for you?
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With a 40 year full time nursing career (I’ve been retired 10 years now) where I had to be super organized, I welcomed a retirement where I could fly by the seat of my pants and that’s what I do on most days, Lenore. I do what I wish as the mood hits me. It took some time to learn this new way of living.
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