The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

10.8. On the Coast
Three of the countries where the Ancient Wonders were located border the Mediterranean Sea. Read a book set at least 50% in one of these countries with a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea - Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Morocco, Monaco, Montenegro, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey. In addition, Palestine's Gaza Strip and the British Overseas Territories of Gibraltar and Akrotiri and Dhekelia have coastlines on the sea, and books set in those places may also be used.

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From the description, I think this might work - Blood Cries. Do you concur?

Bea wrote: "From the description, I think this might work - Blood Cries. Do you concur?"

It might. Sounds like at least some is set in Israel and Syria. May have a problem with "Called on the carpet by his superiors in New York for a story he can't verify, suspecting Adrian of betraying him, Jared begins a desperate search for the truth about Adrian's past, and her father's, and most of all about Jewish terror and the Israeli government's relationship to it."

Not clear what this would involve - if he's in NY, researching online and such, who knows? So, I guess you'll have to read it to be sure.

Sandy wrote: "Bea wrote: "From the description, I think this might work - Blood Cries. Do you concur?"

It might. Sounds like at least some is set in Israel and Syria. May have a problem with "Cal..."

Yeah, that was the thing I was wondering too. Either I will read it and decide or maybe I can find something more definitive for a description.

Hi. Is a book set ON the Mediterranean sea count? Hunters in the Sea states that the book happens during a storm in the Mediterranean and most of the action takes place on board the submarines.

In the midst of the worst storm in the history of the Mediterranean, only two men can stop him. Commander William Steadman of the attack boat USS Portland and Captain Rem Reonov of the Russian Akula class submarine Gepard hold the fate of the world in their hands, if only their superiors can recognize that they're on the same side.

Bec wrote: "Hi. Is a book set ON the Mediterranean sea count? Hunters in the Sea states that the book happens during a storm in the Mediterranean and most of the action takes place on board the ..."

Sorry, no, the book must take place in one of the countries bordering the Mediterranean.

Checking on this nonfiction book. Medusa's Gaze:The Extraordinary Journey of the Tazza Farnese

The Tazza Farnese has been in Egypt, Turkey, and Italy. I hope it will work, but want to confirm. Thanks!

Daphne wrote: "Checking on this nonfiction book. Medusa's Gaze:The Extraordinary Journey of the Tazza Farnese

The Tazza Farnese has been in Egypt, Turkey, and Italy. I hope it will work, but want..."

It works if at least 50% of the book is set in one of the listed countries - hard to tell from the description.

Would this work The Secret Chord (set in Israel)?

Thank you.

Kim wrote: "Would this work The Secret Chord (set in Israel)?

Thank you."

Israel is on the list - what is your concern?

Sandy wrote: "Kim wrote: "Would this work The Secret Chord (set in Israel)?

Thank you."

Israel is on the list - what is you concern?"

I just wanted to make sure it didn't have to be modern Israel.

Kim wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Kim wrote: "Would this work The Secret Chord (set in Israel)?

Thank you."

Israel is on the list - what is you concern?"

I just wanted to make sure it didn't have to..."

no, there's no time qualifier in the list.

I would like to read Daughters of Iraq (2 sisters go to Israel).

Thank you x

Inferno

I'll be hoping to read Inferno, majority of which will be taking place in Italy and Turkey, as stated in the description.

Just hoping to confirm, thank you!

Shree wrote: "Inferno

I'll be hoping to read Inferno, majority of which will be taking place in Italy and Turkey, as stated in the description.

Just hoping to confirm, thank you!"

If the book is set in one of those countries for more than 50% of the book it would work.

Can it be an island of the coast of Greece like Corfu or does it need to be mainland?

KSMary wrote: "Can it be an island of the coast of Greece like Corfu or does it need to be mainland?"

mainland

KSMary wrote: "Can it be an island of the coast of Greece like Corfu or does it need to be mainland?"

Change of response - Dlmrose has previously accepted Corfu for Greece, so you can use it here.

Sandy wrote: "KSMary wrote: "Can it be an island of the coast of Greece like Corfu or does it need to be mainland?"

Change of response - Dlmrose has previously accepted Corfu for Greece, so you can use it here."

Wonderful! Thank you!