The When Are You Reading? Challenge is hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. It involves reading a book set in each of twelve time periods. Although determining what period a book belongs in is the decision of the participant, generally the rule is to choose the years where the largest part of the action occurs or the most important events.
I’ve managed to complete the challenge for the past two years and I’m taking part again this year. I shared a provisional list back in January, deliberately trying to include books that have been in my TBR pile for a long time. I thought it was time to take a look at my progress and I’m pleasantly surprised. Links from the title will take you to the book description on Goodreads or to my review.
If you love historical fiction but often find yourself sticking to one or two favourite time periods, or if you’re keen to read more historical fiction in 2024, there’s still time to sign up. Plus the time periods go up to the present day and into the future so you don’t even have to stick to historical fiction.
Pre-1200: Sword of the War God by Tim Hodkinson Read and reviewed
1200-1499: A Tapestry of Treason by Anne O’Brien Read and reviewed
1500-1699: The Book of Secrets by Anna Mazzola Read and reviewed
1700-1799: The Ballad of Lord Edward and Citizen Small by Neil Jordan
1800-1899: The Household by Stacey Halls Read and reviewed
1900-1919: The Paris Peacemakers by Flora Johnston Read and reviewed
1920-1939: A Madras Miasma by Brian Stoddart Read and reviewed
1940-1959: The Draughtsman by Robert Lautner
1960-1979: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
1980-1999: Little Fires Everywhere by Celete Ng
2000-Present: How To Make A Bomb: A Novel by Rupert Thomson Read and reviewed
The Future: The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller
Got to admit I don’t read too much far into the past, but I can recommend Dan Jones’ Essex Dogs trilogy set during the 100 years war. Very gritty, but a great read
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I have read that plus the follow up, Wolves of Winter, and loved both of them.
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Yes, I’m hoping there will be a third
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Oh, you ARE doing well! Keep up the great work!
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