The County Library discussion

I'm cold. So, the January reading challenge is to read a book that'll warm you up! Read a book where the setting is warm and sunny. When you tell us the book title you read, also let us know where it takes place. Have fun.

i'm reading a book called forbidden game by lj smith and the book takes place somewhere in California.

Can we do it as a time of year rather than as a place? I'm not sure what to read, but being able to read something set in summer would open possibilities.

Debbie wrote: "Can we do it as a time of year rather than as a place? I'm not sure what to read, but being able to read something set in summer would open possibilities."

Debbie,

Yup. As long as your book takes place where it's warm that's fine. So if it's New York, but during the summer, that's great. Make sure you explain how it's warm and sunny though.

I'm going with A Most Peculiar Malaysian Murder. The author is a woman of color who lives outside the US. This book is the first in a series, which is why I'm reading it, even though it's Gr rating is below my usual cutoff point. Malaysia is equatorial, with an average temp of 80.

In Gr's Listopia (access through the web site, not the app) is a list titled Books Set in Tropical Locations.

Teresa wrote: "In Gr's Listopia (access through the web site, not the app) is a list titled Books Set in Tropical Locations."

Thanks! I was unsure about how to find a title.

I am going to read The Weekenders which takes place during the summer on Belle Isle, North Carolina.

Now that today is rainy and windy I REALLY need to read something that takes place in a warm setting. Any new books you guys?

So, I changed books. My first choice is only available at the library. My current choice is available through Overdrive. It's Death on the Nile, by Agatha Christie. I'm assuming it takes place in Egypt.

I am almost 1/3 of the way through Kate DiCamillo's "Raymie Nightingale." It's set in Florida. (Enjoying the short chapters, although that does result in a lot of chapters.)

Teresa wrote: "So, I changed books. My first choice is only available at the library. My current choice is available through Overdrive. It's Death on the Nile, by Agatha Christie. I'm assuming it takes place in E..."

Good assumption. And it's an Hercule Poirot mystery. Excellent choice.

My choice for the challenge is The Fever Code by James Dashner, the newest work in the Mazerunner series. Location is a future Earth following a devastating solar flare which made most places on Earth really warm, some so hot they are uninhabitable.

Sounds fun you guys!

I have finished The Fever Code by James Dashner.

Finished "Raymie Nightingale".

Hey everyone, I'm posting this here so you'll see it. But we started our United We Read campaign today. We've got a book giveaway, and an online book discussion for A Man Called Ove. Head over here to find out more.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

If people are still looking for ideas, I looked for tropical books in listopia and there seems to be a lot of fun books that take place in tropical paradises, or desert islands.

https://www.goodreads.com/search?q=tr...

I just finished "Full of Beans", by Jennifer L. Holm. It takes place in Key West during the Depression, and it's actually something of a prequel to her Newbery Honor title "Turtle in Paradise."

Last weekend I read I'll Meet You There by Heather Demetrios. It takes place in central California during a long hot summer. A very good book, and one to remind me that there are warm days coming!

I hope this book counts. I read The Orphan Keeper. It takes place, for a good part, in India. The ending also warms the heart. It was very good.

Red Rising by Pierce Brown. It's set inside the planet Mars, at least in part, and it's described as almost unbearably hot.

This has been a fun one. What's up for February? Since it's Valentine's Day, how about some poetry; it's supposed to be romantic. For those who don't like poetry, consider Dr. Seuss. It's all poetry.

Greg wrote: "Red Rising by Pierce Brown. It's set inside the planet Mars, at least in part, and it's described as almost unbearably hot."

Sounds awesome.

Debbie wrote: "This has been a fun one. What's up for February? Since it's Valentine's Day, how about some poetry; it's supposed to be romantic. For those who don't like poetry, consider Dr. Seuss. It's all poetry."

Thank you for the suggestion. However, the February challenge will be something a little different.

Greg wrote: "Red Rising by Pierce Brown. It's set inside the planet Mars, at least in part, and it's described as almost unbearably hot."

I just checked that one out of the library. My book buddies all loved it.

Elizabeth I hope you will let us know what the Feb challenge is soon. I like to find my books ahead.

Greg wrote: "Red Rising by Pierce Brown. It's set inside the planet Mars, at least in part, and it's described as almost unbearably hot."

I absolutely love that series!!!

For January, I am finishing up Warbreaker. It has a tropical setting.

I finished The Weekenders. It took place in North Carolina during the summer. I know it is intended as a light beach read, but I didnt like the characters and cant recommend it.

I'll post the February book challenge today! Remind your friends it's the last day to post for the January challenge to be entered into the drawing.

Teresa is our prize drawing winner for the 2017 January reading challenge. She read Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie. Congratulations Teresa!

Yay. Thank you!

Hooray Teresa

Elizabeth wrote: "Debbie wrote: "This has been a fun one. What's up for February? Since it's Valentine's Day, how about some poetry; it's supposed to be romantic. For those who don't like poetry, consider Dr. Seuss...."

In all fairness, Elizabeth, when you said that February would be a little different, you got our reading lover's heart going. The romance theme is not different... :(

Congrats, Teresa!