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Genre Surprise | Part 1
Andrea wrote: "Karen wrote: "Andrea - could you please help me understand the difference between Victorian and Regency."Sure thing, Karen.
From Wikipedia:
"In the history of the United Kingdom and the British ..."
Thanks, Andrea - that explanation helps a lot.
Would this book work for this genre?
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UPDATE: Finished my April book! Told in alternate perspectives of Mary Todd Lincoln (Union President's wife) and her sister Emily Todd Helm (Confederate General's wife).
(caution: GM, occasional language)Hope to finish it later this month and also fit in a Victorian novel!
Andrea wrote: "Karen, yes, The Painted Castle will work. From the blurb, it looks like Queen Victoria might even make an appearance!"Thanks, Andrea. I plan to read either
OR
, depending on which one I can get from my local library.
Already playing catch up as I am a day late... but did finish my Civil War book today May 1.
For the new genre - Victorian - I have a couple choices. Hopefully I will get to one of them.
OR
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Good plans, Karen and Katrina!
Completed one Victorian romance/mystery (clean fiction title)
I just found 3 Victorian mysteries by Gilbert Morris at my local library (in Libby) -
Karen wrote: "I just found 3 Victorian mysteries by Gilbert Morris at my local library (in Libby) - [bookcover:Sonnet t..."Looks like a good idea. I’d like to try to at least read one of them.
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Thanks for sharing, Karen!
Good plan, Lydia!
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Finally just finished one of my Regency Romance books -
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My submission for the May read
this was so good.
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May" Victorian - the past thread plays out in the Victorian era, the characters even referenced Queen Victoria in one scene.
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Looks like I'm going to need June to catch up. I'll be reading the following:
March - Gothic -
April - Civil War -
May - Victorian -
I look forward to finding out what June's genre is.
I'm pretty sure I will be finishing up May's Victorian book in June since I went the classic route for a Victorian novel
Do we know Junes Genre? I missed the Victorian for May but am looking to get back on track!
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Andrea's been swamped with work stuff, but she said she'd try to get her updates in late today (though it may end up being tomorrow). 🙂
Kate wrote: "Crystal wrote: "Do we know Junes Genre? I missed the Victorian for May but am looking to get back on track!"Andrea's been swamped with work stuff, but she said she'd try to get her updates in late..."
Ok, I missed that! I've been a little off track! Thanks!
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Kate, thanks for helping out!
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June: Coffee Shop Romance
What recommendations do y'all have for this one?
I think one of these might work. Not really sure. 
Or any of these?
If so - these were really cute -
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"These work great, Jenn!
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Yes on all but the last one, which takes place at a cafe rather than a coffee shop.
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No on this batch, as none seem to be set at a coffee shop. They do look cute, though!
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for this month's challenge. Thank you to Karen for bringing it to my attention!🙂
Andrea wrote: "Karen wrote: "Or any of these?"No on this batch, as none seem to be set at a coffee shop. They do look cute, though!"
Understand! I agree they all look cute! Looking at some of them for other challenges.
Andrea wrote: "Karen wrote: "Will any of these work???"Yes on all but the last one, which takes place at a cafe rather than a coffee shop."
Thanks, Andrea!
Kate wrote: "I will be reading Miracle at the Higher Grounds Cafe for this month's challenge. Thank you to Karen for bringing it to my att..."My pleasure, Kate. I also will be reading
Kate wrote: "I will be reading Miracle at the Higher Grounds Cafe for this month's challenge. Thank you to Karen for bringing it to my att..."I’ll be working on that one too
I'm looking forward to finding something for June.
I am going to choose
for June. It has been on my tbr list for a while.
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I had to play a bit of catch up but I just finished my May read for the Victorian genre.
It was really good.
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