When Are You Reading? – Page 4 – What Cathy Read Next…

The When Are You Reading? Challenge was hosted again this year by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. It involves reading a book set in each of twelve time periods. Determining what year a book belongs in is the decision of the participant. On the whole, the rule is to choose a year where the largest part of the action occurs or the most important event.

I’m pleased to say I’ve managed to read a book to fit each of the time periods, although it was a close run thing with the last one. Links from the book title will take you 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, look out for the sign-up post for next year’s challenge.

Pre-1200: Bellatrix by Simon Turney

1200-1499: The Painter of Souls by Philip Kazan

1500-1699: Rivers of Treason by K. J. Maitland

1700-1799: The Warlow Experiment by Alix Nathan

1800-1899: A Gift of Poison by Bella Ellis

1900-1919: The German Messenger by David Malcolm

1920-1939: Sepulchre Street by Martin Edwards

1940-1959: The English Führer by Rory Clements

1960-1979: Nothing Special by Nicole Flattery

1980-1999: Old God’s Time by Sebastian Barry

2000-Present: Ponti by Sharlene Teo

The Future: A Winter Grave by Peter May

The When Are You Reading? Challenge is being hosted again in 2023 by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. It involves reading a book set in each of twelve time periods. Determining what year a book belongs in is the decision of the participant. On the whole, the rule is to choose a year where the largest part of the action occurs or the most important event.

I thought I’d take a look at how I’m doing so far. Surprisingly good is the short answer although there have been quite a lot of changes from the books I originally identified for each time period. Books with a green tick are ones I’ve read and the links from the book title will take you to my review. Otherwise the links will take you to the book on Goodreads.

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 2023, there’s still time to sign up and join in.