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
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

Firekeeper's Daughter

Firekeeper's Daughter #1

Angeline Boulley

494 pages • digital • 2021

fiction contemporary mystery thriller young adult emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
There Once is a Queen by Michael Morpurgo

There Once is a Queen

Michael Morpurgo

17 minutes • audio user-added

nonfiction childrens emotional informative lighthearted medium-paced
The Girl from the Sea by Lee Knox Ostertag

The Girl from the Sea

Lee Knox Ostertag

256 pages • digital • 2021

fiction fantasy graphic novel lgbtqia+ young adult emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

Cinderella Is Dead

Kalynn Bayron

400 pages • digital • 2020

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous dark hopeful mysterious fast-paced
The Bone Trap by Tormod Cockburn

The Bone Trap

Mysterious Scotland #1

Tormod Cockburn

392 pages • 2022 user-added

fiction
The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis

The Magnolia Palace

Fiona Davis

340 pages • digital • 2022

fiction historical literary mystery mysterious medium-paced
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

A Discovery of Witches

All Souls #1

Deborah Harkness

579 pages • digital • 2011

fiction contemporary fantasy romance adventurous mysterious slow-paced
The Book Charmer by Karen Hawkins

The Book Charmer

Dove Pond #1

Karen Hawkins

368 pages • digital • 2019

fiction fantasy magical realism emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
A Cup of Silver Linings by Karen Hawkins

A Cup of Silver Linings

Dove Pond #2

Karen Hawkins

368 pages • digital • 2020

fiction contemporary magical realism romance informative mysterious reflective slow-paced
Horse by Geraldine Brooks

Horse

Geraldine Brooks

416 pages • digital • 2022

fiction historical literary emotional informative reflective medium-paced