Themed Reading Challenge - 2009 (Completed)
For this challenge, I went with the third option which was to "read at least 6 books that share MORE than two themes."
The three themes I chose were books of historical fiction, that were all written by female authors, and who were new to me.
Here are the 6 books that I read:
1.The Kingmaking by Helen Hollick
2.Galway Bay by Mary Pat Kelly
3.King's Fool: A Notorious King, His Six Wives, and the One Man Who Knew Their Secrets by Margaret Campbell Barnes
4.Signora da Vinci by Robin Maxwell
5.The Help By Kathryn Stockett
6.The Last Prince of the Mexican Empire by C.M. Mayo
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Congratulations on finishing this one!
Lezlie
Lezlie said... July 23, 2009 4:11 PM
YAY!! Great job, Teddy :)
Wendy said... July 23, 2009 5:01 PM
Another challenge completed, way to go, Teddy!
Wanda said... July 24, 2009 9:28 AM
These sound great and what a great theme to go with! I am really into historical fiction!
Sheila DeChantal said... July 27, 2009 9:01 AM
Hi Teddy:
I was thrilled to discover your site today! I love the book reviews and congratulations on finishing the challenge. Although it's officially over, I have a new title that fits in with your reading that I believe you will enjoy.
I work in the marketing department of Putnam and Riverhead and we’re excited to announce the first title by debut novelist Erica Eisdorfer, THE WET NURSE’S TALE and extend an advanced readers copy to you.
Featuring a bright and clever, sharp-tongued heroine in the business of nursing babies in Victorian England, this tale is endearing and gripping. Susan Rose is an atypical protagonist with a lovable personality that shines despite her low-class status. Try to imagine how Susan’s life goes astray when her child is sold to a London woman! While on a quest to find her son, Susan is thrown into a world of secrets and deception that will keep you turning the pages.
Loved by author Elizabeth Gilbert of Eat, Pray, Love fame, I’m confident you’ll enjoy Eisdorfer’s story and voice. If you’re interested in receiving an advanced readers edition please send me an email at Lydia.hirt@us.penguingroup.com with your mailing address.
Thanks and best of luck with your blog and family!
-Lydia
Lydia Hirt said... July 28, 2009 2:26 PM
I have an award for you
http://bridget3420.blogspot.com/2009/07/awards.html
bridget3420 said... July 28, 2009 8:52 PM
Lezlie, Wendy, Wanda, and Sheila, Thanks!
Lydia, Thanks for the offer, I already have an ARC of The Wet Nurse's Tale and I am looking forward to reading it.
Thanks Bridget!
Teddy Rose said... July 28, 2009 11:13 PM
I've heard so much about The Help. I like your review. I have seen it around a lot, but haven't picked it up quite yet.
Aarti said... July 30, 2009 11:57 AM
Congrats on completing another challenge, I have The Help coming up soon on audio :-)
Teddyree said... August 2, 2009 1:30 AM
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