The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

15.6 - Far, Far Away
Read a book that takes place in a fictional land, or an alternate version of a real country.

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is the The Last Graduate acceptable for fictional setting (The Scholomance)

Marie (UK) wrote: "is the The Last Graduate acceptable for fictional setting (The Scholomance)"

yes

I am not sure, but I think this would qualify: Gods of Jade and Shadow

Are you looking for something more Earth-bound, or can a fictional planet work? (Specifically thinking of Dune)

Bea wrote: "I am not sure, but I think this would qualify: Gods of Jade and Shadow"

I don't think so. When I read it, it all seemed to be clearly a place that existed, just with some fantasy characters added.

Emily wrote: "Are you looking for something more Earth-bound, or can a fictional planet work? (Specifically thinking of Dune)"

Fictional planets are most certainly fictional places!

SRC Moderator wrote: "I don't think so. When I read it, it all seemed to be clearly a place that existed, just with some fantasy characters added."

OK. I will look for another book.

BTW, I got confused when looking for my book on my planning sheet as post #1 says this is 5.6, not 15.6.

Would The Invisible Library work? Most recently, she and her enigmatic assistant, Kai, have been sent to an alternative London.

Kim wrote: "Would The Invisible Library work? Most recently, she and her enigmatic assistant, Kai, have been sent to an alternative London."

yes

Do fictional towns in real countries work, or does it have to be an entirely fictional country/a wholly alternate reality?

Brooke wrote: "Do fictional towns in real countries work, or does it have to be an entirely fictional country/a wholly alternate reality?"

entirely fictional country/planet/wholly alternate reality.

Does a real city but in the future, with things like flying cars and visiting people on other planets, count as "an alternate version of a real country"?

Teri-K wrote: "Does a real city but in the future, with things like flying cars and visiting people on other planets, count as "an alternate version of a real country"?"

yes

Sandy wrote: "Teri-K wrote: "Does a real city but in the future, with things like flying cars and visiting people on other planets, count as "an alternate version of a real country"?"

yes"

Thanks!

would The Book of Joan work?

Inge (Inge1990) wrote: "would The Book of Joan work?"

yes

Would The Midnight Library work?

Alex wrote: "Would The Midnight Library work?"

yes, the description refers to "Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books"

I have a questions about length. I am looking at The Mountains of Mourning]. Most of the editions on GR have under 100 pages but the paperback, which I linked, shows 102. Is this ok?

Robin P wrote: "I have a questions about length. I am looking at The Mountains of Mourning]. Most of the editions on GR have under 100 pages but the paperback, which I linked, shows 102. Is this ok?"

what edition did you read?

I have a book that is a collection of 3 titles -the actual volume is Young Miles, this novella goes from page 375-464 in my edition, so I think that means it is too short. I didn't realize GR would show this edition. Not a problem, I have plenty of other books that will fit.

Futuristic US (2080’s) post civil like war count?

Robin P wrote: "I have a book that is a collection of 3 titles -the actual volume is Young Miles, this novella goes from page 375-464 in my edition, so I think that means it is too short. I didn't ..."

See the Rules of the Challenge regarding books published in a composite edition:

"Page numbers should be determined by the copy you read. If a component part has 200 pages in the print edition you read, record those numbers."

Dee wrote: "Futuristic US (2080’s) post civil like war count?"

yes

would be considered fictional place or alternate version? It seems based on a real town, but I think it is supposed to be separate from the rest of the world.

KmarieD wrote: "would be considered fictional place or alternate version? It seems based on a real town, but I think it is supposed to be separate from the rest of the world."

This works.

Sandy wrote: "KmarieD wrote: "would be considered fictional place or alternate version? It seems based on a real town, but I think it is supposed to be separate from the rest o..."

Thank you.

Would A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking

fit this task it is described as taking place in a city of magic folk

Marie (UK) wrote: "Would A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking

fit this task it is described as taking place in a city of magic folk"

The setting seems fine, if the book meets the requirements of the childrens book rules.

Sandy wrote: "Marie (UK) wrote: "Would A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking

fit this task it is described as taking place in a city of magic folk"

The setting seems fine, if the book meets the ..."

thanks Sandy I realised it is not on Bookfinder

Would Flowers for the Sea work? It seems to be a fictional kingdom

Emurphy wrote: "Would Flowers for the Sea work? It seems to be a fictional kingdom"

that works

The book Dimension of Miracles includes alternate Planet Earths. On some of them, there are alternate versions of cities or countries, such as New York City. Is this ok? Description from GR:

It had to be somewhere, Carmody knew that much. It was waiting for him, just as he had left it. But where? He only knew he was in the center of a galaxy in a universe of galaxies. Within them lay endless varieties of the planet Earth. And there was only one way to find his Earth again: he would have to visit each one.

Robin P wrote: "The book Dimension of Miracles includes alternate Planet Earths. On some of them, there are alternate versions of cities or countries, such as New York City. Is this ok? Description f..."

that works.

Great, I just wanted to make sure. Thanks!