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In Search of King Arthur
Challenge Continued10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
Among the undisputed symbols of the Arthurian cycle is the Round Table, around which sat the king and his knights. Being round, there was no "head seat", implying that everyone who sat there had equal status, avoiding conflicts between the various knights. There was, however, a seat reserved for the purest of knights known as "the Perilous Seat". In Winchester Castle there is a reproduction of the Round Table hanging on one of the walls of the Great Hall. It is the product of a very popular festival during the Middle Ages, called the "Round Table", which involved jousting, feasting, and dancing in imitation of King Arthur's legendary court.
✱ Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title (any order) OR read a book where the MC has to face a dangerous situation (tell us briefly what happens).
11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
King Arthur was the owner of at least two magical swords, although they are often confused with one another, and sometimes merged into a single sword. The first being Excalibur, which was given to him by the Lady of the Lake, and according to legend, the dying King Arthur threw this sword into a nearby lake. The second sword is the one he extracted from the rock, thus recognizing him as king. This myth of the sword in the stone can be found in other areas of Europe; one of particular note is that of San Galgano, found in The Montesiepi Chapel in Tuscany (see picture above). Galgano was a warrior who chose the life of a hermit and was later canonized after his death. His sword, which was embedded in a rock, represents the Cross.
✱ Read a book with the word SWORD found in the text (share text) OR read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR.
12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
Another fundamental element of the Arthurian saga is the search for the Holy Grail by the Knights of the Round Table. As has already been said, the Grail was the cup with which Jesus celebrated the Last Supper and in which his blood was then collected after the crucifixion. The Grail has a high symbolic value and has always been considered magical, so much so that over the centuries it has been greatly sought after. There are many places known as being a hiding place for this relic. In the United Kingdom alone there are three: Glastonbury Abbey; an islet off the Isle of Man, where Joseph of Arimathea (the one who collected the blood of Jesus in the cup) is said to be buried; and Rosslyn Chapel, near Edinburgh.
✱ Read a book with the word BLOOD (intact) in the title OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL.
13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
Among the characters who flank King Arthur, one of the most important is without a shadow of a doubt Merlin. Today this magician has a positive image, that of a sage who inspires and helps the king, but in the Middle Ages he was painted in a very different way, sometimes even with almost diabolical connotations. A curiosity: in the forest of Paimport in Brittany, you can find the so-called Tomb of Merlin. It is a tree grown inside a rock, which has become a place of worship.
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it (tell us what) OR read a book with a controversial character (tell us why).
14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
Lancelot is represented as the most valiant and loyal of King Arthur's knights. He first appears in one of Chrétien de Troyes' novels and his illicit love for Guinevere, the king's wife, was the cause of Camelot's downfall. Despite this, today he is considered the prototype of the perfect warrior. And in some modern reworkings, the love between Lancelot and Guinevere finds a happy ending after the death of King Arthur, even gaining his approval.
✱ Read a book with an MC who is a soldier or warrior OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The).
15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
Galahad is known as the one knight who actually found the Holy Grail. He was the son of Lancelot and Elaine, the daughter of the keeper of the Grail itself, the Fisher King. He represents the noblest and purest of knights and is the only one worthy of sitting at "the Perilous Seat" of the Round Table. Once he finds the Grail, he dies shortly after in a somewhat mystical way. He is one of the most recent characters, not appearing in the novels of the Breton cycle before the thirteenth century.
✱ Read a book where a character searches for something (tell us what) OR read a series book numbered AFTER the 13th (i.e. 14th or beyond).
16. Tristan and Isolde
One of the most famous stories related to the legend of King Arthur is that of the love between Tristan and Isolde, which dates back to some Celtic legends. Sent by his uncle, the King of Cornwall, to pick up his bride in Ireland, Tristan accidentally drinks a magic potion, which he then offers to Isolde. This results in the two falling madly in love with each other. Unlike that of Lancelot and Guinevere, which represents courtly love or platonic love, the story of Tristan and Isolde represents the story of an adultery and ends with the death of Tristan, followed by that of Isolde.
✱ Read a book set in a Celtic country or region (Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Ireland or Brittany) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE (3 Word Minimum).
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My SpotIn Search of King Arthur
October 1, 2022 To Completion
16/16
1. The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 (190 Pages:) Cozy Up To Death | Colin Conway 10/8/22****
2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ Read a book that has been translated from its original language (German to English): Stormy Cove Bernadette Calonego 10/18/22****
3. Chrétien de Troyes
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHRETIEN DE TROYES (3 Word Minimum). The 13th Day of Christmas | Jason F. Wright 11/29/22***
4. Thomas Malory
✱ Read a book with books on the cover: Book Lovers | Emily Henry 10/3/22***
5. King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ Read a book inspired by the story of King Arthur: The Crystal Cave | Mary Stewart 11/4/22
6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ Read a book set in England (Yorkshire): Grimm Up North | David J. Gatward 10/2/22****
7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ Read a book where a birth (human) takes place (Elsie gives birth to her baby early after falling down stairs): The Silent Companions | Laura Purcell 10/14/22****
8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT (Maine): Mixing Up Murder | Emmie Lyn 10/4/22*
9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot (murder in the convent): The Religious Body | Catherine Aird 10/6/22***
10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ Read a book where the MC has to face a dangerous situation (Tenzing enters a drug lord's party and gets captured): The Third Rule Of Ten | Gay Hendricks 10/19/22***
11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ Read a book with the word SWORD found in the text ("Suzie reached in and pulled down a sword"): The Marlow Murder Club | Robert Thorogood 10/11/22***
12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ Read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL: Up to No Gouda | Linda Reilly 10/7/22****
13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it (baking secrets in the pies, keep the secrets from being told and the MC has the ability to make wishes come true): The Secret Ingredient of Wishes | Susan Bishop Crispell 11/15/22**
14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT: The Thanksgiving Trip | Kathi Daley 10/20/22***
15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ Read a book where a character searches for something (Jenny searches for the perfect wedding dress): Wedding at Lakeside Resort | Susan Schild 10/15/22**
16. Tristan and Isolde
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE (3 Word Minimum): An Accidental Death | Peter Grainger 10/26/22****
In Search of King ArthurOctober 1, 2022 To Completion
16/16
1. The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 (share count) OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HISTORIA BRITTORUM.
Detection Detail by Terri Reed 19 November; 4☆
2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ Read a book with a royal character (tell us who) OR read a book that has been translated from its original language.
Sulle sue orme (=In Her Tracks) by Robert Dugoni 29 October; 5☆
3. Chrétien de Troyes
✱ Read a book set in France OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHRETIEN DE TROYES (3 Word Minimum).
Her Silent Cry by Lisa Regan 23 November; 5☆
4. Thomas Malory
✱ Read a book with books on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MALORY (ignore A, An or The).
Muffin But Trouble by Victoria Hamilton 4 November; 4☆
5. King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ Read a book inspired by the story of King Arthur - here's a great GR list for inspiration: The Arthurian Legend Retold OR read a book tagged FANTASY or HISTORICAL on its GR homepages.
historical mystery- The Course of All Treasons by Suzanne M. Wolfe 25 November; 4☆
6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR read a book set in England.
Dieci piccoli indizi (=Crime on the Fens) by Joy Ellis 20 October; 4☆
7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ Read a book with a castle-like building or statue on the cover (post cover) OR read a book where a birth (human or animal) takes place (briefly share details).
MC's friend gives birth to a child- Many a Twist by Sheila Connolly 31 October; 4 1/2☆
8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT OR read a book set in a fictional city or village (share name).
London (UK)- Lord of the Pies by Nell Hampton 8 November; 4☆
9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book where a fire occurs (briefly share details).
there is an arsonist in action- Precarious Summer by Lyn Cote 11 October; 5☆
10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title (any order) OR read a book where the MC has to face a dangerous situation (tell us briefly what happens).
a man tries to kidnap the MC, but she manages to escape- Say You're Sorry by Karen Rose 16 November; 5☆
11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ Read a book with the word SWORD found in the text (share text) OR read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR.
Robbie- Flipped for Murder by Maddie Day 13 October; 4 1/2☆
12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ Read a book with the word BLOOD (intact) in the title OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL.
Hidden Bones by Rita Herron 23 October; 5☆
13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it (tell us what) OR read a book with a controversial character (tell us why).
MC can see events, past or future, in the reflection of some surfaces- Murder Go Round by Carol J. Perry 9 October; 5☆
14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱ Read a book with an MC who is a soldier or warrior OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The).
Amish Jane Doe by Shelley Shepard Gray 7 October; 5☆
15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ Read a book where a character searches for something (tell us what) OR read a series book numbered AFTER the 13th (i.e. 14th or beyond).
female Mc searches stolen artfacts- Cavern Cover-Up by Katy Lee 4 October; 4 1/2☆
16. Tristan and Isolde
✱ Read a book set in a Celtic country or region (Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Ireland or Brittany) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE (3 Word Minimum).
Scotland- Murder in a Scottish Garden by Traci Hall 2 October; 5☆
In Search of King ArthurOctober 1, 2022 To Completion
00/16 Completed
1. The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 (share count) OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HISTORIA BRITTORUM.
2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ Read a book with a royal character (tell us who) OR read a book that has been translated from its original language.
3. Chrétien de Troyes
✱ Read a book set in France OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHRETIEN DE TROYES (3 Word Minimum).
4. Thomas Malory
✱ Read a book with books on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MALORY (ignore A, An or The).
5. King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ Read a book inspired by the story of King Arthur - here's a great GR list for inspiration: The Arthurian Legend Retold OR read a book tagged FANTASY or HISTORICAL on its GR homepages.
6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR read a book set in England.
7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ Read a book with a castle-like building or statue on the cover (post cover) OR read a book where a birth (human or animal) takes place (briefly share details).
8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT OR read a book set in a fictional city or village (share name).
9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book where a fire occurs (briefly share details).
10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title (any order) OR read a book where the MC has to face a dangerous situation (tell us briefly what happens).
11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ Read a book with the word SWORD found in the text (share text) OR read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR.
12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ Read a book with the word BLOOD (intact) in the title OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL.
13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it (tell us what) OR read a book with a controversial character (tell us why).
14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱ Read a book with an MC who is a soldier or warrior OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The).
15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ Read a book where a character searches for something (tell us what) OR read a series book numbered AFTER the 13th (i.e. 14th or beyond).
16. Tristan and Isolde
✱ Read a book set in a Celtic country or region (Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Ireland or Brittany) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE (3 Word Minimum).
In Search of King ArthurOctober 1, 2022 To Completion
16/16
✱ Read a book whose author's initials can be found in HISTORIA BRITTORUM. - Twice Shy Mona Ingram - 10/3/22
✱ Read a book with a royal character (tell us who) - Wrath - Lover Awakened J.R. Ward - 1/18/23
✱ Read a book set in France - Boss Daddy Lucky Moon - 10/21/22
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MALORY (ignore A, An or The). - Rough Rhythm Tessa Bailey - 10/11/22
✱ Read a book tagged FANTASY or HISTORICAL on its GR homepages. - Devil in Disguise Lisa Kleypas - 10/12/22
✱ Read a book set in England. - Seduce Me at Sunrise Lisa Kleypas - 11/6/22
✱ Read a book where a birth (human or animal) takes place (briefly share details). - MC's best friend has a baby - Inside Out Lauren Dane - 10/13/22
✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT - Arizona - War's Peace Raisa Greywood - 10/8/22
✱ Read a book where a fire occurs (briefly share details). - The MC's home is set on fire by an arsonist - Indestructible Angela Graham - 11/18/22
✱ Read a book where the MC has to face a dangerous situation (tell us briefly what happens). - The asian mafia is after the MC - Thousands Pepper Winters - 10/6/22
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR. - Luca - When It Falls Apart Catherine Bybee - 10/6/22
✱ Read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL. - Double Her Pleasure Randi Alexander - 10/24/22
✱ Read a book with a controversial character (tell us why). - Hunts human traffickers - Millions Pepper Winters - 10/25/22
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The). - Night Moves Nora Roberts - 10/13/22
✱ Read a book where a character searches for something (tell us what) - a particular book - Daddy Esquire Olivia Fox - 11/10/22
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE (3 Word Minimum). - Daddy's Sweet Ride Olivia Fox - 11/1/22
In Search of King ArthurOctober 1, 2022 To Completion
1. The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 (share count) OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HISTORIA BRITTORUM.
Suzanne Ferrell 10/04/2022 108 Pages2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ Read a book with a royal character (tell us who)
Serena Valentino 08/25/2023 Queen and Princess Snow White3. Chrétien de Troyes
✱read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHRETIEN DE TROYES (3 Word Minimum).
K.L. Slater 03/15/20234. Thomas Malory
✱ read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MALORY (ignore A, An or The).
Kyle Dickman 11/04/20225. King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ read a book tagged FANTASY or HISTORICAL on its GR homepages.
Drew Hayes 10/25/20226. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ read a book set in England.
Jodi Taylor 01/05/20237. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ Read a book with a castle-like building or statue on the cover (post cover) OR read a book where a birth (human or animal) takes place (briefly share details).
Anita Diamant 02/16/2024 each of the wives has children8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT
Angel Payne 10/23/2022 Set in Chicago9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
* read a book where a fire occurs (briefly share details).
Brendan McDonough 10/27/202210. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title (any order)
Janet Dailey 11/02/202211. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR.
Minal Khan 10/19/2022 MC Name - Ayla and Alia12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ Read a book with the word BLOOD (intact) in the title
Gregg Olsen 01/30/202313. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it (tell us what)
Kristen Painter 02/07/2023 Miss Frost is the Winter Princess and can use magic to help her14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱ read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The).
Suzanne Ferrell 10/10/202215. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ read a series book numbered AFTER the 13th (i.e. 14th or beyond).
Janet Evanovich 06/13/2023 Series Book #2816. Tristan and Isolde
✱ Read a book set in a Celtic country or region (Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Ireland or Brittany)
Flynn Berry 03/16/2023 Set in Ireland found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE (3 Word Minimum).
In Search of King ArthurOctober 1, 2022 To Completion
1. The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ Read a book whose author's initials can be found in HISTORIA BRITTORUM.
Midnight Riot, Ben Aaronovitch 11/232. Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ Read a book that has been translated from its original language ===> Swedish to English
Tonight You're Dead, Viveca StenViveca Sten 12/043. Chrétien de Troyes
✱ Read a book set in France
Sisters Behaving Badly, Maddie Please 11/164. Thomas Malory
✱ Read a book with books on the cover
A Witch in Time, Madelyn Alt 10/075. King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ Read a book tagged FANTASY or HISTORICAL on its GR homepage
The Heiress of Linn Hagh, Karen Charlton 11/086. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ Read a book set in England.
Death Comes to the Fair, Catherine Lloyd 10/087. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ Read a book with a castle-like building on the cover ===> Selchester Castle
A Man of Some Repute, Elizabeth Edmundson 10/138. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT ===> Maui
Isle Be Seeing You, JoAnn Bassett 10/179. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ Read a book where a fire occurs (arson/attempted murder at a mansion).
Murder Under a Blue Moon, Abigail Keam 11/1310. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ Read a book where the MC has to face a dangerous situation (view spoiler)
Hilo, Goodbye, JoAnn Bassett 10/0111. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ Read a book with the word SWORD found in the text ("The pen really is mightier than the sword." Kindle location 3495)
Death on Deadline, Diane Majeske 10/2312. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ Read a bookwhose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL.
Movie Night Murder, Leslie Langtry 11/1413. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it (Frankie the ghost is bound to the MC)
The Haunted Homecoming, Angie Fox 10/2314. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The).
Trust No One, Debra Webb 10/2515. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ Read a series book numbered AFTER the 13th Read a series book numbered AFTER the 13th ====> #21
Swamp Sweets, Jana Deleon 11/1816. Tristan and Isolde
✱ Read a book set in a Celtic country or region (Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Ireland or Brittany) ===> Ireland
A Man With One of Those Faces, Caimh McDonnell 10/02
Travel through History - in Search of King ArthurDuration: 1/10/22 -->
16/16
1. The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 (share count) OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HISTORIA BRITTORUM.
2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ Read a book with a royal character (tell us who) OR read a book that has been translated from its original language.
3. Chrétien de Troyes
✱ Read a book set in France OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHRETIEN DE TROYES (3 Word Minimum).
4. Thomas Malory
✱ Read a book with books on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MALORY (ignore A, An or The).
5. King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ Read a book inspired by the story of King Arthur - here's a great GR list for inspiration: The Arthurian Legend Retold OR read a book tagged FANTASY or HISTORICAL on its GR homepages.
6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR read a book set in England.
7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ Read a book with a castle-like building or statue on the cover (post cover) OR read a book where a birth (human or animal) takes place (briefly share details).
8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT OR read a book set in a fictional city or village (share name).
9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book where a fire occurs (briefly share details).
10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title (any order) OR read a book where the MC has to face a dangerous situation (tell us briefly what happens).
11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ Read a book with the word SWORD found in the text (share text) OR read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR.
12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ Read a book with the word BLOOD (intact) in the title OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL.
13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it (tell us what) OR read a book with a controversial character (tell us why).
14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱ Read a book with an MC who is a soldier or warrior OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The).
15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ Read a book where a character searches for something (tell us what) OR read a series book numbered AFTER the 13th (i.e. 14th or beyond).
16. Tristan and Isolde
✱ Read a book set in a Celtic country or region (Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Ireland or Brittany) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE (3 Word Minimum).
Finished!In Search of King Arthur
October 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Progress: 16/16
1. The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 (share count)
The Complete ElfQuest, Volume Three by Wendy Pini 10/1/22 (432 pages)
2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ Read a book with a royal character (tell us who)
Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore 11/7/22 (one of the MCs, Bitterblue, is a queen)
3. Chrétien de Troyes
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHRETIEN DE TROYES (3 Word Minimum).
Cradles of the Reich by Jennifer Coburn 10/11/22
4. Thomas Malory
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MALORY (ignore A, An or The).
All's Fair In Love and Scandal by Caroline Linden 10/13/22
5. King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ Read a book tagged FANTASY or HISTORICAL on its GR homepages.
The Complete ElfQuest, Volume Four by Wendy Pini 10/1/22 (fantasy)
6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war (your interpretation; briefly share details)
The Dark Between The Trees by Fiona Barnett 10/11/22 (a group of soldiers are ambushed)
7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ Read a book where a birth (human or animal) takes place (briefly share details).
The Deadliest Hurricanes Then and Now by Deborah Hopkinson 11/12/22 (mentions a woman giving birth during the Galveston hurricane)
8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT
The Secret Lost at Sea by Carolyn Keene 10/6/22 (Connecticut)
9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot (tell us how)
Desert Creatures by Kay Chronister 11/19/22
(a young girl goes on a religious pilgrimage in post-apocalypse America)
10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ Read a book where the MC has to face a dangerous situation (tell us briefly what happens).
The Secret of the Old Mill by Franklin W. Dixon 10/6/22 (the MCs are held hostage)
11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR.
Her Best Friend, the Duke by Laura Martin 10/14/22 (MC: Caroline)
12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ Read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL.
Helen Keller: Rebellious Spirit by Laurie Lawlor 10/5/22
13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it (tell us what)
The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan 11/17/22 (several characters can do magic)
14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The).
Eleven Pipers Piping by Emily E.K. Murdoch 10/14/22
15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ Read a series book numbered AFTER the 13th (i.e. 14th or beyond).
The Suspect in the Smoke by Carolyn Keene 11/10/22 (series #115)
16. Tristan and Isolde
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE (3 Word Minimum).
Toil and Trouble: A Women’s History of the Occult by Lisa Kröger 1/31/23
Thanks for joining Bev, Meg, Brenda & Sarah!
Travel through HistoryIn Search of King Arthur
October 1, 2022 - ?
Progress: 0/16
1. The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 (share count) OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HISTORIA BRITTORUM.
2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ Read a book with a royal character (tell us who) OR read a book that has been translated from its original language.
3. Chrétien de Troyes
✱ Read a book set in France OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHRETIEN DE TROYES (3 Word Minimum).
4. Thomas Malory
✱ Read a book with books on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MALORY (ignore A, An or The).
5. King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ Read a book inspired by the story of King Arthur - here's a great GR list for inspiration: The Arthurian Legend Retold OR read a book tagged FANTASY or HISTORICAL on its GR homepages.
6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR read a book set in England.
7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ Read a book with a castle-like building or statue on the cover (post cover) OR read a book where a birth (human or animal) takes place (briefly share details).
8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT OR read a book set in a fictional city or village (share name).
9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book where a fire occurs (briefly share details).
10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title (any order) OR read a book where the MC has to face a dangerous situation (tell us briefly what happens).
11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ Read a book with the word SWORD found in the text (share text) OR read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR.
12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ Read a book with the word BLOOD (intact) in the title OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL.
13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it (tell us what) OR read a book with a controversial character (tell us why).
14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱ Read a book with an MC who is a soldier or warrior OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The).
15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ Read a book where a character searches for something (tell us what) OR read a series book numbered AFTER the 13th (i.e. 14th or beyond).
16. Tristan and Isolde
✱ Read a book set in a Celtic country or region (Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Ireland or Brittany) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE (3 Word Minimum)
In Search of King ArthurOctober 1, 2022 To Completion
8/16
🧙🏻♀️1. The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 (share count)
{3} Word to the Wise - Jenn McKinlay 10/21/22 {304 pages}
2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ Read a book with a royal character (tell us who) OR read a book that has been translated from its original language.
3. Chrétien de Troyes
✱ Read a book set in France OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHRETIEN DE TROYES (3 Word Minimum).
🧙🏻♀️4. Thomas Malory
✱ Read a book with books on the cover (post cover).
Bayou Book Thief - Ellen Byron 10/01/22
🧙🏻♀️5. King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ Read a book tagged FANTASY or HISTORICAL on its GR homepages.
The Time Machine - H.G. Wells 10/13/22
🧙🏻♀️6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ Read a book set in England.
Fair Isle and Fortunes - Nancy Warren 10/31/22
7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ Read a book with a castle-like building or statue on the cover (post cover) OR read a book where a birth (human or animal) takes place (briefly share details).
🧙🏻♀️8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ Read a book set in a fictional city or village (share name).
Halloween Party Murder - Leighann Dobbs 10/25/22 {Crescent Cove, NY}
9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book where a fire occurs (briefly share details).
10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title (any order) OR read a book where the MC has to face a dangerous situation (tell us briefly what happens).
🧙🏻♀️11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR.
Batter Off Dead - Maddie Day 10/06/22 {R - ROBBIE Jordan}
12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ Read a book with the word BLOOD (intact) in the title OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL.
🧙🏻♀️13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it (tell us what).
Crimes and Covers - Amanda Flower 10/29/22 {set in a magical bookshop}
🧙🏻♀️14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The).
{C} Caught Bread Handed - Ellie Alexander 10/18/22
15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ Read a book where a character searches for something (tell us what) OR read a series book numbered AFTER the 13th (i.e. 14th or beyond).
16. Tristan and Isolde
✱ Read a book set in a Celtic country or region (Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Ireland or Brittany) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE (3 Word Minimum).
IN SEARCH OF KING ARTHUR, no deadline16/16 COMPLETE
1. THE ANCIENT ENGLISH CHRONICLES
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 (share count)
336 pages : Dead and Gondola (Christie Bookshop #1), by Ann Claire, finished 10/14/22 ★★★.5
2. GEOFFREY OF MONMOUTH
✱ Read a book that has been translated from its original language
From Holmes to Sherlock: The Story of the Men and Women Who Created an Icon, by Mattias Boström, finished 10/27/22 ★★★
translated from Swedish to English and more
3. CHRÉTIEN DE TROYES
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHRETIEN DE TROYES (3 Word Minimum)
Christmas in Evergreen (Christmas in Evergreen #1), by Nancy Naigle, finished 12/3/22 ★★★.5
4. THOMAS MALORY
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MALORY (ignore A, An or The)
Another Man’s Moccasins (Walt Longmire #4), by Craig Johnson, finished 10/15/22 ★★★★
5. KING ARTHUR IN LATER LITERATURE
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepages
The Innocence of Father Brown (Father Brown #1), by G.K. Chesterton, finished 10/7/22 ★★★
6. KING ARTHUR, A HISTORICAL FIGURE?
✱ Read a book set in England
A Case of Blackmail in Belgravia (Freddy Pilkington-Soames #1), by Clara Benson, finished 10/11/22 ★★★.5
7. THE PLACES OF KING ARTHUR: TINTAGEL
✱ Read a book with a castle-like building on the cover (post cover)
Redwall (Redwall #1), by Brian Jacques, finished 10/25/22 ★★★.5
8. THE PLACES OF KING ARTHUR: CAMELOT
✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT
* LA & Carmel, CA : A First Date with Death (Love or Money #1), by Diana Orgain, finished 10/2/22 ★★★.5
9. THE PLACES OF KING ARTHUR: GLASTONBURY
✱ Read a book where a religious community is important to the plot (tell us how)
a group of religiuese on a pilgrimage together : Act of Mercy (Sister Fidelma #8), by Peter Tremayne, finished 10/6/22 ★★★★
10. ARTHURIAN IMAGERY: THE ROUND TABLE
✱ Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title (any order)
If a Pirate I Must Be: The True Story of Black Bart, “King of the Caribbean Pirates”, by Richard Sanders, finished 10/12/22 ★★★.5
11. ARTHURIAN IMAGERY: THE SWORD IN THE STONE
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR
Lindsey : The Plot and the Pendulum (Library Lover’s #13), by Jenn McKinlay, finished 10/1/22 ★★★★
12. ARTHURIAN IMAGERY: THE HOLY GRAIL
✱ Read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL
author Robert Harris – Conclave, finished 10/28/22 ★★★★
13. THE COMPANIONS OF KING ARTHUR: MERLIN
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it (tell us what)
Grounded: The Adventure of Rapunzel (Tyme #1), by Megan Morrison, finished 11/5/22 ★★★.5
spells, magic beans, and more
14. THE COMPANIONS OF KING ARTHUR: LANCELOT
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The)
Ovid (Marcus Corvinus #1), by David Wishart, finished 10/5/22 ★★★
15. THE COMPANIONS OF KING ARTHUR: GALAHAD
✱ Read a book where a character searches for something (tell us what)
the manuscript in the book title : The Godwulf Manuscript (Spenser #1), by Robert B. Parker, finished 10/24/22 ★★★.5
16. TRISTAN AND ISOLDE
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE (3 Word Minimum)
A Doomful of Sugar (Maple Syrup #1), by Catherine Bruns, finished 10/8/22 ★★★.5
CHALLENGE COMPLETE 12/3/22
***COMPLETED***In Search of King Arthur
October 1, 2022 To Completion
Progress: 16/16
✔1. The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 (share count)
Never Binge Again: Reprogram Yourself to Think Like a Permanently Thin Person by Glenn Livingston; 160 pages; 10-4-2022
✔2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
The Stranger by Albert Camus; translated from French; 10-11-2022
✔3. Chrétien de Troyes
✱ Read a book set in France.
The Postmistress of Paris by Meg Waite Clayton 11-5-2022
✔4. Thomas Malory
✱ Read a book with books on the cover (post cover)
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson; 10-5-2022✔5. King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR homepages.
Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris; 10-7-2022
✔6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war (your interpretation; briefly share details).
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia; There is a deadly battle between the landowner's men and the hybrid creatures.; 10-9-2022
✔7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ Read a book where a birth (human or animal) takes place (briefly share details).
The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams; Esme gives birth to a baby girl she gives up for adoption.; 10-22-2022
✔8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ Read a book set in a fictional city or village (share name).
Shady Hollow by Juneau Black; Set in Shady Hollow, a fictional village where animal characters live; 10-1-2022
✔9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book where a fire occurs (briefly share details).
The Noise by James Patterson; the infected horde members spontaneously combust after death; 10-17-2022
✔10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title (any order).
Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines by Jennifer J. Chow; 10-14-2022
✔11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR.
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater; Cole; 10-7-2022
✔12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ Read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL.
Princess for Hire by Lindsey Leavitt; 10-17-2022
✔13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it (tell us what).
Cress by Marissa Meyer; Certain characters can use magic to control what others think or how they themselves look.; 10-19-2022
✔14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The).
Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins 10-19-2022
✔15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ Read a book where a character searches for something (tell us what).
The Dry by Jane Harper; Searches for killer; 10-21-2022
✔16. Tristan and Isolde
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE (3 Word Minimum).
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka; 10-24-2022
In Search of King ArthurOctober 1, 2022 To Completion
16/16
1. The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ Read a book whose author's initials can be found in HISTORIA BRITTORUM.
2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
3. Chrétien de Troyes
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHRETIEN DE TROYES
4. Thomas Malory
✱ Read a book with books on the cover
5. King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ Read a book tagged FANTASYon its GR homepages.
6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war - the KSF battle pirates
7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ Read a book where a birth takes place - Lily has a baby
8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT - London
9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot - St Nunciata's, where unwed mothers were sent
10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title
11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR - Ailsa
12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ Read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL.
13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it - the arts of Styricum, & Bhelliom
14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT
15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ Read a book where a character searches for something - answers, missing pieces of the Dimity puzzle
16. Tristan and Isolde
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE
Travel Thru History: IN SEARCH OF KING ARTHURBegins: 01 Oct 22 / Ends: Open
16 / 16 completed
1. The Ancient English Chronicles ✱ Read a book whose author's initials can be found in HISTORIA BRITTORUM - R B - Ray Bradbury / Something Wicked This Way Comes ✔ – 29Oct22
2. Geoffrey of Monmouth ✱ Read a book that has been translated from its original language - The Violin of Auschwitz ✔ – 10Jan23
3. Chrétien de Troyes ✱ Read a book set in France - The Second-Worst Restaurant in France ✔ – 15Jan23
4. Thomas Malory ✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MALORY - Lake of the Ozarks ✔ – 10Dec22
5. King Arthur in Later Literature ✱ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR homepages - Bad Unicorn ✔ – 19Dec22
6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure? ✱ Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war - U.S. Civil War - Enemy Women ✔ – 18Nov22
7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel ✱ Read a book where a birth takes place - Several births, as she is a midwife - The Last Midwife ✔ – 04Nov22
8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot ✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT - Louisiana - Plantation Shudders ✔ – 24Oct22
9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury ✱ Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot - The Jewish community vs zealots "The Brethren" is major focus of Murder in Grub Street ✔ – 19Oct22
10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table ✱ Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title - T A B E in BArEfooT / L in Luna - Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna ✔ – 29Oct22
11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone ✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR - Astrid is mc in Rich People Problems ✔– 09Oct22
12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail ✱ Read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL - A G - Alex George / The Paris Hours ✔ – 08Nov22
13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin ✱ Read a book with a magical element in it - Harry Potter is all about magic ... - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ✔ – 22Oct22
14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot ✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT - T - The Turtle Warrior ✔ – 26Oct22
15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad ✱ Read a book where a character searches for something - Rye searches for his brother in The Cold Millions ✔ – 14Nov22
16. Tristan and Isolde ✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE - A S T - A Single Thread ✔– 03Oct22
Glad you're joining us Michelle, Kylie & BC!
Travel through History: In Search of King Arthur:4/16
1. Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 (share count) OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HISTORIA BRITTORUM.
2. Read a book that has been translated from its original language -
(translated from Swedish) 1/31/233. Read a book set in France OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHRETIEN DE TROYES (3 Word Minimum).
4. Read a book with books on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MALORY (ignore A, An or The).
5. Read a book inspired by the story of King Arthur - here's a great GR list for inspiration: The Arthurian Legend Retold OR read a book tagged FANTASY or HISTORICAL on its GR homepages.
6. Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR read a book set in England.
7. Read a book with a castle-like building or statue on the cover (post cover) OR read a book where a birth (human or animal) takes place (briefly share details).
8. Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT OR read a book set in a fictional city or village (share name).
9. Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot (tell us how) AND read a book where a fire occurs -
(MC goes into sanctuary at Westminster Church with her mother and sisters several times during her life to escape from dangerous political situations. Also, one of her castles burns down in a fire.) 2/1/2310.) Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title (any order) OR read a book where the MC has to face a dangerous situation (tell us briefly what happens).
11. Read a book with the word SWORD found in the text (share text) OR read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR.
12. Read a book with the word BLOOD (intact) in the title OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL.
13. Read a book with a magical element in it (tell us what) OR read a book with a controversial character (tell us why).
14. Read a book with an MC who is a soldier or warrior AND read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT -
2/3/2315. Read a book where a character searches for something (tell us what) OR read a series book numbered AFTER the 13th (i.e. 14th or beyond).
16. Read a book set in a Celtic country or region (Scotland) -
12/23/22
I'm in!In Search of King Arthur
Start Date: 10/1/22
Completed: 7/16
100+ pages, re-reads are ok, re-post when finished
✔ 1. The Ancient English Chronicles
Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3. Dead in the Water book 3 in The Kate Shugak Investigations: Books 1-9 by Dana Stabenow 4* 10/1 - 192 pages
✔ 2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
Read a book that has been translated from its original language. Preisgeld=Back Spin by Harlan Coben 3* 11/5 - German translation of the English original
✔ 3. Chrétien de Troyes
Read a book set in France. A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of WWII’s Most Dangerous Spy, Virginia Hall by Sonia Purnell 2* 11/13 - set mainly in southern & central France
✔ 4. Thomas Malory
Read a book with books on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MALORY. Die Melodie der Bienen=The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin 4* 10/19 - M-title (die is one of German articles)
✔ 5. King Arthur in Later Literature
Read a book tagged FANTASY or HISTORICAL on its GR homepages. The Fairest Beauty book 3 in Fairy Tale Romance Collection by Melanie Dickerson 2.5* 11/12 - MPGs: Fantasy and Historical
✔ 6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war. Der Insider=Fade Away by Harlan Coben 5* 10/12 - several basketball teams battling in the play-offs & MC fighting several groups to find out what happened to a famous player who dissapeared without trace two weeks before the start of the story
✔ 7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
Read a book with a castle-like building or statue on the cover OR read a book where a birth takes place.
Für Schottland und die Liebe: Die MacGregors - Wie alles begann=Rebellion by Nora Roberts 4* 11/15 - castle-like building & seval births - one animal✔ 8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT OR read a book set in a fictional city or village. The Mammoth Murders by Iris Chacon 4* 10/14 - set mainly in Minokee & Live Oak, the first is fictional
✔ 9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot (OR read a book where a fire occurs). Play With Fire book 5 in The Kate Shugak Investigations: Books 1-9 by Dana Stabenow 2.5* 10/15 - a previous fire is the reason for this book about a Christian religious community
✔ 10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title. Mister Black by P.T. Michelle 5* 11/6 - misTEr BLAck
✔ 11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
Read a book with the word SWORD found in the text OR read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR. The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 4* 10/31 - A surfboard. A sword. There were medals. (p. 74) & MC: Avery 'Ave' Kylie Grambs
✔ 12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
Read a book with the word BLOOD in the title. A Cold Blooded Business book 4 in The Kate Shugak Investigations: Books 1-9 by Dana Stabenow 4.5* 10/4
✔ 13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
Read a book with a controversial character. A New Prospect by Wayne Zurl 3* 10/9 - MC goes several times against the orders of the mayor and his friends because it's the right thing to do; he's aware it's causing resentment and confronts everyone who's an issue with this situation
✔ 14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT. Carrots by Colleen Helme 3* 10/2 - C-title
✔ 15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
Read a book where a character searches for something. 84, Charing Cross Road: Eine Freundschaft in Briefen=84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff 5* 10/14 - author/MC searches for affordable books difficult to find in the US via a book store in UK
✔ 16. Tristan and Isolde
Read a book set in a Celtic country or region (Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Ireland or Brittany). The 39 Cupcakes by Zara Keane 5* 10/22 - set in Ireland
*
In Search of King ArthurOctober 1, 2022 To Completion
16 of 16 Complete
📍1. The Ancient English Chronicles
Read a book whose author's initials can be found in HISTORIA BRITTORUM.
Train Station Bride - Holly Bush - 11/15/22 - HB
📍2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
Simantov - Asaf Ashery - 11/10/22 - translated from Hebrew
📍3. Chrétien de Troyes
Read a book set in France.
Paris Match - Stuart Woods - 10/20/22
📍4. Thomas Malory
Read a book that begins with a letter in MALORY (ignore A, An or The).
Righteous Prey - John Sandford - 11/6/22
📍5. King Arthur in Later Literature
Read a book inspired by the story of King Arthur - here's a great GR list for inspiration: The Arthurian Legend Retold.
The Buried Giant - Kazuo Ishiguro - 11//22 - #86
📍6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
Read a book set in England.
Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen - 11/1/22
📍7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
Read a book where a birth (human or animal) takes place (briefly share details).
Vanish - Tess Gerritsen - 12/3/22 - Jane Rizzoli gives birth
📍8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
Read a book set in a fictional city or village (share name).
Shakespeare's Trollop - Charlaine Harris - 11/9/22 - set in Arkansas, and Shakespeare is a fictional town
📍9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
Read a book where a fire occurs (briefly share details).
Under Fire - Jo Davis - 12/10/22 - the Firefighters put out several fires throughout the book, especially one with a woman trapped in a car on fire.
📍10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title (any order).
Flight Behavior - Barbara Kingsolver - 11/5/22 - fLighTBEhAvior
📍11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR.
A Killing in the Hills - Julia Keller - 12/16/22 - MC is Bell Elkins
📍12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
Read a book with the word BLOOD (intact) in the title.
Blood Truth - J.R. Ward - 10/4/22
📍13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
Read a book with a magical element in it (tell us what).
Under Lock & Skeleton Key - Gigi Pandian - 12/18/22 - Tempest Raj is a magician trying to find out who killed her body double
📍14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The).
Life Is Short But Wide - J. California Cooper - 10/5/22
📍15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
Read a series book numbered AFTER the 13th (i.e. 14th or beyond).
Shot on Gold - Jaci Burton - 11/4/22 - #14 Play by Play
📍16. Tristan and Isolde
Read a book set in a Celtic country or region (Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Ireland or Brittany).
Wild Water - Jan Ruth - 11/17/22 - set in Wales
Enjoy the challenge Allie, Agnieszka, & Lynda!
COMPLETED 6/25/24In Search of King Arthur
October 1, 2022 To Completion
16/16
✔1. The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 (share count) OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HISTORIA BRITTORUM.- Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics by Tim Marshall 10/8/22
✔2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ Read a book with a royal character (tell us who) OR read a book that has been translated from its original language.- from Spanish to English- A Heart So White by Javier Marías-10/4/22
✔3. Chrétien de Troyes
✱ Read a book set in France -set in France- Under Fire by Henri Barbusse- 11/23/22
OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHRETIEN DE TROYES (3 Word Minimum).
✔4. Thomas Malory
✱ Read a book with books on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MALORY (ignore A, An or The).- A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean-10/28/22
✔5. King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ Read a book inspired by the story of King Arthur - here's a great GR list for inspiration: The Arthurian Legend Retold OR read a book tagged FANTASY or HISTORICAL on its GR homepages.-Historical- The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo-11/15/22
✔6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR read a book set in England.- A Pocketful of Rye by Agatha Christie-11/28/22
✔ 7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ Read a book with a castle-like building or statue on the cover (post cover) OR read a book where a birth (human or animal) takes place (briefly share details).-The MC, Sabine, discusses her giving birth to her son in Trinidad in The White Woman on the Green Bicycle by Monique Roffey- 6/25/24
✔8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT -Australia- Border Districts by Gerald Murnane-10/10/22-
OR read a book set in a fictional city or village (share name).
✔9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot (tell us how) - the Muslim Bangladeshi community in London is a focus in This Way Out by Tufayel Ahmed 11/7/22
OR read a book where a fire occurs (briefly share details).
✔10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title (any order) OR read a book where the MC has to face a dangerous situation (tell us briefly what happens). Detective Koa Kane tries to rescue a woman atop a mountain observatory during a blizzard while she is being held hostage by a madman in Death of a Messenger by Robert McCaw-12/23/22-
✔11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ Read a book with the word SWORD found in the text (share text) OR read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR.-Lily in Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn-11/11/22
✔ 12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ Read a book with the word BLOOD (intact) in the title OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL.- In September, the Light Changes by Andrew Holleran-6/6/23
✔13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it (tell us what) OR read a book with a controversial character (tell us why).- Maud, the MC, is a little old lady who raises much suspicion because of all the "accidents" that seem to involve her in An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten- 11/2/22
✔14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱ Read a book with an MC who is a soldier or warrior -Harry Potter turns into a warrior in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling- 10/21/22-
OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The).
✔15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ Read a book where a character searches for something (tell us what)- the MC searches for a way out of Communist Poland in Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski-10/26/22
OR read a series book numbered AFTER the 13th (i.e. 14th or beyond).
✔16. Tristan and Isolde
✱ Read a book set in a Celtic country or region (Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Ireland or Brittany)-Ireland- The Insurrection In Dublin: An Eyewitness Account of the Easter Rising, 1916-2/12/23
OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE (3 Word Minimum).
CompletedIn Search of King Arthur
October 1, 2022 To Completion
16/16
1. The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ Read a book whose author's initials can be found in HISTORIA BRITTORUM.
2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
3. Chrétien de Troyes
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHRETIEN DE TROYES
4. Thomas Malory
✱ Read a book with books on the cover
5. King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ Read a book tagged FANTASYon its GR homepages.
6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war - the KSF battle pirates
7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ Read a book where a birth takes place - Lily has a baby
8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT - London
9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot - St Nunciata's, where unwed mothers were sent
10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title
11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR - Ailsa
12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ Read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL.
13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it - the arts of Styricum, & Bhelliom
14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT
15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ Read a book where a character searches for something - answers, missing pieces of the Dimity puzzle
16. Tristan and Isolde
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE
In Search of King ArthurOctober 1, 2022 To Completion
16/16 DONE
1 The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 -- 297 pages Bookmarked for Death Lorna Barrett 10/15
2 Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ royal character -- King Richard Plantagenet Fortune Like the Moon Alys Clare 10/30
3 Chrétien de Troyes
✱ 1st letter of every title word in CHRETIEN DE TROYES Degree of Risk Lindsay McKenna 11/4
4 Thomas Malory
✱ books on cover Allison Brook 10/12
5 King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ FANTASY Whisker of a Doubt Leighann Dobbs 10/7
6 King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ set in England Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade Nancy Springer 11/1
7 The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ castle-like building on cover Moons' Dreaming Marguerite Krause 10/29
8 The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT Everlasting, Maine Curses and Cupcakes Michelle M. Pillow 10/12
9 The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ cemetery is important to plot - something hinky is going on in the historic Goosebush Cemetery The Plot Thickets Julia Henry 10/29
10 Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ letters of TABLE in title The Black Cat Steps on a Crack Kay Finch 10/25
11 Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ MC 1st name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR == Amelia Lion in the Valley: An Amelia Peabody Novel of Suspense Elizabeth Peters 11/4
12 Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ author's initials in HOLY GRAIL Ruby Fever Ilona Andrews 10/5
13 The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ magical element Witch In Charm's Way R.K. Dreaming 10/28
14 The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱MC is soldier or warrior A SEAL in Wolf's Clothing Terry Spear 10/23
15 The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ character searches for something -- a very important book The Forgettable Miss French Kristen Painter 11/5
16 Tristan and Isolde
✱ set in Celtic country-- Ireland The Pub Across the Pond Mary Carter 10/7
Welcome to the challenge Jonquil :)
***COMPLETED***In Search of King Arthur
October 1, 2022 To Completion
Progress: 16/16
✔1. The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 (share count)
Never Binge Again: Reprogram Yourself to Think Like a Permanently Thin Person by Glenn Livingston; 160 pages; 10-4-2022
✔2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
The Stranger by Albert Camus; translated from French; 10-11-2022
✔3. Chrétien de Troyes
✱ Read a book set in France.
The Postmistress of Paris by Meg Waite Clayton 11-5-2022
✔4. Thomas Malory
✱ Read a book with books on the cover (post cover)
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson; 10-5-2022✔5. King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR homepages.
Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris; 10-7-2022
✔6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war (your interpretation; briefly share details).
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia; There is a deadly battle between the landowner's men and the hybrid creatures.; 10-9-2022
✔7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ Read a book where a birth (human or animal) takes place (briefly share details).
The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams; Esme gives birth to a baby girl she gives up for adoption.; 10-22-2022
✔8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ Read a book set in a fictional city or village (share name).
Shady Hollow by Juneau Black; Set in Shady Hollow, a fictional village where animal characters live; 10-1-2022
✔9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book where a fire occurs (briefly share details).
The Noise by James Patterson; the infected horde members spontaneously combust after death; 10-17-2022
✔10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title (any order).
Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines by Jennifer J. Chow; 10-14-2022
✔11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR.
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater; Cole; 10-7-2022
✔12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ Read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL.
Princess for Hire by Lindsey Leavitt; 10-17-2022
✔13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it (tell us what).
Cress by Marissa Meyer; Certain characters can use magic to control what others think or how they themselves look.; 10-19-2022
✔14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The).
Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins 10-19-2022
✔15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ Read a book where a character searches for something (tell us what).
The Dry by Jane Harper; Searches for killer; 10-21-2022
✔16. Tristan and Isolde
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE (3 Word Minimum).
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka; 10-24-2022
In Search of King ArthurOctober 1, 2022 To Completion
16/16 DONE
1 The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 -- 297 pages Bookmarked for Death Lorna Barrett 10/15
2 Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ royal character -- King Richard Plantagenet Fortune Like the Moon Alys Clare 10/30
3 Chrétien de Troyes
✱ 1st letter of every title word in CHRETIEN DE TROYES Degree of Risk Lindsay McKenna 11/4
4 Thomas Malory
✱ books on cover Allison Brook 10/12
5 King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ FANTASY Whisker of a Doubt Leighann Dobbs 10/7
6 King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ set in England Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade Nancy Springer 11/1
7 The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ castle-like building on cover Moons' Dreaming Marguerite Krause 10/29
8 The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT Everlasting, Maine Curses and Cupcakes Michelle M. Pillow 10/12
9 The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ cemetery is important to plot - something hinky is going on in the historic Goosebush Cemetery The Plot Thickets Julia Henry 10/29
10 Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ letters of TABLE in title The Black Cat Steps on a Crack Kay Finch 10/25
11 Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ MC 1st name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR == Amelia Lion in the Valley: An Amelia Peabody Novel of Suspense Elizabeth Peters 11/4
12 Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ author's initials in HOLY GRAIL Ruby Fever Ilona Andrews 10/5
13 The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ magical element Witch In Charm's Way R.K. Dreaming 10/28
14 The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱MC is soldier or warrior A SEAL in Wolf's Clothing Terry Spear 10/23
15 The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ character searches for something -- a very important book The Forgettable Miss French Kristen Painter 11/5
16 Tristan and Isolde
✱ set in Celtic country-- Ireland The Pub Across the Pond Mary Carter 10/7
Travel through HistoryIn Search of King Arthur
October 1, 2022 - ?
Progress: 16/16
DONE.....Nov. 6, 2022
1. The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 (share count) OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HISTORIA BRITTORUM.
Origin in Death by J.D. Robb....Oct. 1, 2022 347 pages
2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ Read a book with a royal character (tell us who) OR read a book that has been translated from its original language.
The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen....Oct. 30, 2022 Translated from Danish
3. Chrétien de Troyes
✱ Read a book set in France OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHRETIEN DE TROYES (3 Word Minimum).
The Hidden One by Linda Castillo.....Oct. 19, 2022 T, H, O
4. Thomas Malory
✱ Read a book with books on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MALORY (ignore A, An or The).
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers...Oct. 9, 2022 Starts with R
5. King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ Read a book inspired by the story of King Arthur - here's a great GR list for inspiration: The Arthurian Legend Retold OR read a book tagged FANTASY or HISTORICAL on its GR homepages.
The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts.....Nov. 4, 2022 Fantasy
6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR read a book set in England.
A Blizzard of Polar Bears by Alice Henderson....Oct. 16, 2022 Alex and Sasha battle against the poachers and the treasure hunters for their lives
7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ Read a book with a castle-like building or statue on the cover (post cover) OR read a book where a birth (human or animal) takes place (briefly share details).
An Everyday Hero by Laura Trentham....Oct. 2, 2022 A horse in the story has a difficult birth....but all is ok
8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT OR read a book set in a fictional city or village (share name).
Granny Gets Fancy by Harper Lin....Oct. 10, 2022 Set in Cheerville
9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book where a fire occurs (briefly share details).
The Evil Inside by Heather Graham....Oct. 6, 2022 Story is set in Salem, Ma...and much centers around some different religions, and Wiccans, ....also cemetery's and churches play a large part
10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title (any order) OR read a book where the MC has to face a dangerous situation (tell us briefly what happens).
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe .....Oct. 10, 2022 Robinson faces a shipwreck....and manages to get to shore....
11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ Read a book with the word SWORD found in the text (share text) OR read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR.
In the Blood by Lisa Unger.....Oct. 15, 2022 MC....Lana and Luke
12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ Read a book with the word BLOOD (intact) in the title OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL.
Little Pretty Things by Lori Rader-Day....Oct. 12, 2022 Author's initials...L, R
13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it (tell us what) OR read a book with a controversial character (tell us why).
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs.....Nov. 6, 2022 Fae, shifters, werewolves, vampires
14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱ Read a book with an MC who is a soldier or warrior ORread a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The).
The Only Kayak: A Journey Into The Heart Of Alaska by Kim Heacox....Nov. 1, 2022 Starts with O
15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ Read a book where a character searches for something (tell us what) OR read a series book numbered AFTER the 13th (i.e. 14th or beyond).
Memory in Death by J.D. Robb....Oct. 8, 2022 This is #22 in series
16. Tristan and Isolde
✱ Read a book set in a Celtic country or region (Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Ireland or Brittany) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE (3 Word Minimum)
Daughter of Rome by Tessa Afshar......October 24, 2022 Title initals....T, D, O, R
I'm done!In Search of King Arthur
Start Date: 10/1/22
Completed: 16/16
✔ 1. The Ancient English Chronicles
Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3. Dead in the Water book 3 in The Kate Shugak Investigations: Books 1-9 by Dana Stabenow 4* 10/1 - 192 pages
✔ 2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
Read a book that has been translated from its original language. Preisgeld=Back Spin by Harlan Coben 3* 11/5 - German translation of the English original
✔ 3. Chrétien de Troyes
Read a book set in France. A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of WWII’s Most Dangerous Spy, Virginia Hall by Sonia Purnell 2* 11/13 - set mainly in southern & central France
✔ 4. Thomas Malory
Read a book with books on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MALORY. Die Melodie der Bienen=The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin 4* 10/19 - M-title (die is one of German articles)
✔ 5. King Arthur in Later Literature
Read a book tagged FANTASY or HISTORICAL on its GR homepages. The Fairest Beauty book 3 in Fairy Tale Romance Collection by Melanie Dickerson 2.5* 11/12 - MPGs: Fantasy and Historical
✔ 6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war. Der Insider=Fade Away by Harlan Coben 5* 10/12 - several basketball teams battling in the play-offs & MC fighting several groups to find out what happened to a famous player who dissapeared without trace two weeks before the start of the story
✔ 7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
Read a book with a castle-like building or statue on the cover OR read a book where a birth takes place.
Für Schottland und die Liebe: Die MacGregors - Wie alles begann=Rebellion by Nora Roberts 4* 11/15 - castle-like building & seval births - one animal✔ 8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT OR read a book set in a fictional city or village. The Mammoth Murders by Iris Chacon 4* 10/14 - set mainly in Minokee & Live Oak, the first is fictional
✔ 9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot (OR read a book where a fire occurs). Play With Fire book 5 in The Kate Shugak Investigations: Books 1-9 by Dana Stabenow 2.5* 10/15 - a previous fire is the reason for this book about a Christian religious community
✔ 10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title. Mister Black by P.T. Michelle 5* 11/6 - misTEr BLAck
✔ 11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
Read a book with the word SWORD found in the text OR read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR. The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 4* 10/31 - A surfboard. A sword. There were medals. (p. 74) & MC: Avery 'Ave' Kylie Grambs
✔ 12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
Read a book with the word BLOOD in the title. A Cold Blooded Business book 4 in The Kate Shugak Investigations: Books 1-9 by Dana Stabenow 4.5* 10/4
✔ 13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
Read a book with a controversial character. A New Prospect by Wayne Zurl 3* 10/9 - MC goes several times against the orders of the mayor and his friends because it's the right thing to do; he's aware it's causing resentment and confronts everyone who's an issue with this situation
✔ 14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT. Carrots by Colleen Helme 3* 10/2 - C-title
✔ 15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
Read a book where a character searches for something. 84, Charing Cross Road: Eine Freundschaft in Briefen=84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff 5* 10/14 - author/MC searches for affordable books difficult to find in the US via a book store in UK
✔ 16. Tristan and Isolde
Read a book set in a Celtic country or region (Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Ireland or Brittany). The 39 Cupcakes by Zara Keane 5* 10/22 - set in Ireland
Jan wrote: "Fantastic job Angieszka!"Thank you!
Finished!In Search of King Arthur
October 1, 2022 To Completion
1. The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 (share count) OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HISTORIA BRITTORUM.
Detection Detail by Terri Reed 19 November; 4☆
2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ Read a book with a royal character (tell us who) OR read a book that has been translated from its original language.
Sulle sue orme (=In Her Tracks) by Robert Dugoni 29 October; 5☆
3. Chrétien de Troyes
✱ Read a book set in France OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHRETIEN DE TROYES (3 Word Minimum).
Her Silent Cry by Lisa Regan 23 November; 5☆
4. Thomas Malory
✱ Read a book with books on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MALORY (ignore A, An or The).
Muffin But Trouble by Victoria Hamilton 4 November; 4☆
5. King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ Read a book inspired by the story of King Arthur - here's a great GR list for inspiration: The Arthurian Legend Retold OR read a book tagged FANTASY or HISTORICAL on its GR homepages.
historical mystery- The Course of All Treasons by Suzanne M. Wolfe 25 November; 4☆
6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR read a book set in England.
Dieci piccoli indizi (=Crime on the Fens) by Joy Ellis 20 October; 4☆
7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ Read a book with a castle-like building or statue on the cover (post cover) OR read a book where a birth (human or animal) takes place (briefly share details).
MC's friend gives birth to a child- Many a Twist by Sheila Connolly 31 October; 4 1/2☆
8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT OR read a book set in a fictional city or village (share name).
London (UK)- Lord of the Pies by Nell Hampton 8 November; 4☆
9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book where a fire occurs (briefly share details).
there is an arsonist in action- Precarious Summer by Lyn Cote 11 October; 5☆
10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title (any order) OR read a book where the MC has to face a dangerous situation (tell us briefly what happens).
a man tries to kidnap the MC, but she manages to escape- Say You're Sorry by Karen Rose 16 November; 5☆
11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ Read a book with the word SWORD found in the text (share text) OR read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR.
Robbie- Flipped for Murder by Maddie Day 13 October; 4 1/2☆
12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ Read a book with the word BLOOD (intact) in the title OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL.
Hidden Bones by Rita Herron 23 October; 5☆
13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it (tell us what) OR read a book with a controversial character (tell us why).
MC can see events, past or future, in the reflection of some surfaces- Murder Go Round by Carol J. Perry 9 October; 5☆
14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱ Read a book with an MC who is a soldier or warrior OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The).
Amish Jane Doe by Shelley Shepard Gray 7 October; 5☆
15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ Read a book where a character searches for something (tell us what) OR read a series book numbered AFTER the 13th (i.e. 14th or beyond).
female Mc searches stolen artfacts- Cavern Cover-Up by Katy Lee 4 October; 4 1/2☆
16. Tristan and Isolde
✱ Read a book set in a Celtic country or region (Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Ireland or Brittany) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE (3 Word Minimum).
Scotland- Murder in a Scottish Garden by Traci Hall 2 October; 5☆
Finished :)Travel through History - in Search of King Arthur
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1. The Ancient English Chronicles
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 (share count) OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HISTORIA BRITTORUM.
2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
✱ Read a book with a royal character (tell us who) OR read a book that has been translated from its original language.
3. Chrétien de Troyes
✱ Read a book set in France OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHRETIEN DE TROYES (3 Word Minimum).
4. Thomas Malory
✱ Read a book with books on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MALORY (ignore A, An or The).
5. King Arthur in Later Literature
✱ Read a book inspired by the story of King Arthur - here's a great GR list for inspiration: The Arthurian Legend Retold OR read a book tagged FANTASY or HISTORICAL on its GR homepages.
6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
✱ Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR read a book set in England.
7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
✱ Read a book with a castle-like building or statue on the cover (post cover) OR read a book where a birth (human or animal) takes place (briefly share details).
8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT OR read a book set in a fictional city or village (share name).
9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
✱ Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book where a fire occurs (briefly share details).
10. Arthurian Imagery: The Round Table
✱ Read a book with all the letters of TABLE found in the title (any order) OR read a book where the MC has to face a dangerous situation (tell us briefly what happens).
11. Arthurian Imagery: The Sword in the Stone
✱ Read a book with the word SWORD found in the text (share text) OR read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in EXCALIBUR.
12. Arthurian Imagery: The Holy Grail
✱ Read a book with the word BLOOD (intact) in the title OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HOLY GRAIL.
13. The Companions of King Arthur: Merlin
✱ Read a book with a magical element in it (tell us what) OR read a book with a controversial character (tell us why).
14. The Companions of King Arthur: Lancelot
✱ Read a book with an MC who is a soldier or warrior OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LANCELOT (ignore A, An or The).
15. The Companions of King Arthur: Galahad
✱ Read a book where a character searches for something (tell us what) OR read a series book numbered AFTER the 13th (i.e. 14th or beyond).
16. Tristan and Isolde
✱ Read a book set in a Celtic country or region (Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Ireland or Brittany) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TRISTAN AND ISOLDE (3 Word Minimum).
Congrats on your finish Brenda!
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To Completion
Let's learn about this fascinating literary figure together.
King Arthur is a legendary character who has aroused the interest of many since the Middle Ages. According to legend, he was a British leader who fought against the Anglo-Saxon invaders between the 5th and 6th centuries. Many attempts have been made to identify him as a real historical figure, but it is the legend surrounding Arthur and his companions, the Knights of the Round Table, that have truly made him immortal.
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1. The Ancient English Chronicles
Those who believe King Arthur was inspired by a historical figure use several ancient English chronicles as evidence. Most notably, The Annales Cambriae, written around 970, and The Historia Brittorum, compiled in the 9th century. In both these chronicles, Arthur is presented as a leader who fights the Saxons. But the first mention of Arthur is in the Welsh poem, Y Gododdin, attributed to a bard who lived in the 7th century, though the oldest manuscript of this poem existing today dates back to the 13th century (pictured above). It was, however, The Historia Brittorum that has inspired most of the novels about the Arthurian cycle.
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes one of the following numbers: 9, 7, 1, 3 (share count) OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in HISTORIA BRITTORUM.
2. Geoffrey of Monmouth
It was in The Historia Regum Britanniae by Godfrey of Monmouth, that the first account of the life of King Arthur appeared. This work, written in Latin around 1138, is a fantastic chronicle of British Kings, starting with an elusive Trojan hero to a Welsh king who lived in the 7th century. To give you an idea of the acclaim that this work has known, to date there are over 200 handwritten copies in Latin, as well as an unknown number of translations in other languages!
✱ Read a book with a royal character (tell us who) OR read a book that has been translated from its original language.
3. Chrétien de Troyes
It was the 12th century French poet, Chrétien de Troyes, who made Arthur legendary with his novels dedicated to the so-called Breton cycle. It was he who invented characters that became fundamental in the Arthurian legend, such as Lancelot and Parsifal. But above all, he was the first to focus the adventures of the Knights of Arthur on the search for the Holy Grail, the cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper and latter used to collect his blood after the crucifixion.
✱ Read a book set in France OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHRETIEN DE TROYES (3 Word Minimum).
4. Thomas Malory
The English poet Thomas Malory (d. 1471), gathered all the English and French publications existing at his time on Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and compiled a work known as Le Morte d'Arthur (The Death of Arthur). In 1485, this work was printed for the first time and since then, it has known an impressive number of editions and translations. The original manuscript of this important Arturian document was discovered in Winchester in 1934.
✱ Read a book with books on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MALORY (ignore A, An or The).
5. King Arthur in Later Literature
With the end of the Middle Ages, the legend of Arthur experienced a period of little interest, only to be rediscovered at the beginning of the 19th century during Romanticism. In the following century, Arthur and his companions were the focus of comics, cartoons, films, and numerous other books. It was, above all, the fantasy genre and that of the historical novel that made great use of this legendary figure. In fantasy, we must remember the Avalon cycle by Marion Zimmer Bradley, while for the historical novel one of the most important writers was Jack Whyte, who has written multiple series inspired by the Arthurian cycle. Both the authors cited here have been translated into several languages as proof of the newfound fortune of the Arthurian legend.
✱ Read a book inspired by the story of King Arthur - here's a great GR list for inspiration: The Arthurian Legend Retold OR read a book tagged FANTASY or HISTORICAL on its GR homepages.
6. King Arthur, a Historical Figure?
We have seen how the legend of King Arthur was born, but several scholars believe he was actually inspired by a real person. The proponents of this idea underline that the halt of the Anglo-Saxon expansion of the 5th and 6th centuries suggests that there must have been a warrior capable of stopping these invaders. Problems arise when it comes to identifying this warrior. Some propose he was Welsh, but the hypothesis that has the most strength, is the one that identifies him as being of Roman descent, with Ambrosio Aureliano (a powerful Roman-British leader) being the most likely. It is worth remembering that during that time there were Roman cavalry units stationed along Hadrian's Wall, which could have influenced the idea of the Knights of the Round Table.
✱ Read a book that features an invasion, battle, or war (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR read a book set in England.
7. The Places of King Arthur: Tintagel
On the north coast of Cornwall stands Tintagel, the place where Arthur was supposedly conceived, thanks to a spell from Merlin. The castle was actually built several centuries later, although archaeological excavations do show that the location had been inhabited since at least the 6th century. Be that as it may, the remains of the castle are among the most visited places in Cornwall and has become an important part of the Arthurian "imagination", as evidenced by the modern statue of the king that was erected there.
✱ Read a book with a castle-like building or statue on the cover (post cover) OR read a book where a birth (human or animal) takes place (briefly share details).
8. The Places of King Arthur: Camelot
Camelot is the legendary fortress where King Arthur lived and it first appeared in the work of Chrétien de Troyes, gaining more and more importance in later works. It most likely never existed in reality, though many have tried to determine its location. Thomas Malory identified it with the city of Winchester. Surely it must have been, if it really existed, in the western area of the island, so the hypothesis that its name derives from Camulodunum (the current Colchester) must be discarded, because it would place it on the wrong side of the country.
✱ Read a book set in a place whose name begins with a letter in CAMELOT OR read a book set in a fictional city or village (share name).
9. The Places of King Arthur: Glastonbury
According to legend, Joseph of Arimathea came to Glastonbury with the Holy Grail, creating the first Christian community in the British Isles. The abbey was a place of pilgrimage until it was destroyed during the English Civil War, between 1536 and 1541.
In 1191 the monks claimed to have found the tomb of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, but their presumed remains mysteriously disappeared. It is thought that the claim was a way to promote the pilgrimage to the abbey, helping to obtain the necessary funds needed to rebuild the abbey after it was destroyed by a fire. The presence of this tomb has meant that Glastonbury has been identified as Avalon, the mythical island where the corpse of King Arthur was brought. According to a legend, the king will come back to life when the world needs him.
✱ Read a book where a church, cemetery or religious community is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book where a fire occurs (briefly share details).