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The 52 Book Club's 2022 Reading Challenge - hosted by the52bookclub

October Mini-Challenge: Local legends
From Big Foot or the Yeti, to the Loch Ness Monster, Atlantis, or the legend of the fountain of youth, there are so many different types of legends out there. You could chose a book that mentions King Arthur and his knights of the round table, or a book featuring a local ghost story or cryptid like Frogman or the Jersey Devil. A legend differs from myth in that it’s usually built around a historical event or person (something that people believe to be true.)

The “local” part of this prompt is also up to your own interpretation. You could chose a famous legend from your city or home country, or could decide on a legend that is local for the character in the novel.

And remember, while our theme for October may be “spooky,” there are lots of non-scary options for this prompt too! 
All books added
On the Trail of Jack the Ripper by Richard Charles Cobb

On the Trail of Jack the Ripper

Richard Charles Cobb

208 pages • paperback

nonfiction true crime challenging informative sad medium-paced
The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan

The Keeper of Lost Things

Ruth Hogan

8 hours, 35 minutes • audio • 2017

fiction contemporary literary magical realism emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

The Dead Romantics

Ashley Poston

366 pages • digital • 2022

fiction contemporary magical realism romance emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
The White Doe - The Fate Of Virginia Dare - An Indian Legend by Sallie Southall Cotten

The White Doe - The Fate Of Virginia Dare - An Indian Legend

Sallie Southall Cotten

132 pages • paperback

fiction history
Haunting Past in Savannah: A Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Novel by Hope Callaghan
Haunting Past in Savannah: A Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Novel
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Hope Callaghan

Haunting Past in Savannah: A Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Novel

Hope Callaghan

missing page info • digital

dark informative lighthearted fast-paced
Murder With Mirrors by Agatha Christie

Murder With Mirrors

Miss Marple #5

Agatha Christie

165 pages • paperback • 1952

fiction classics crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
The Witch of Delray: Rose Veres & Detroit's Infamous 1930s Murder Mystery by Karen Dybis

The Witch of Delray: Rose Veres & Detroit's Infamous 1930s Murder Mystery

True Crime

Karen Dybis

128 pages • paperback • 2017

nonfiction history true crime dark informative medium-paced
Fruits Basket Collector's Edition, Vol. 5 by Natsuki Takaya

Fruits Basket Collector's Edition, Vol. 5

Fruits Basket Collector's Edition #5

Natsuki Takaya

368 pages • digital • 2016

fiction fantasy manga romance lighthearted fast-paced
Sea Witch by Sarah Henning

Sea Witch

Sea Witch #1

Sarah Henning

368 pages • hardcover • 2018

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
Cold Hearted by Serena Valentino

Cold Hearted

Villains #8

Serena Valentino

304 pages • hardcover • 2021

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced