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
Connecticut Ghost Stories and Legends by Arlene Nicholson, Thomas D'Agostino

Connecticut Ghost Stories and Legends

Arlene Nicholson, Thomas D'Agostino

144 pages • paperback

nonfiction history dark mysterious medium-paced
Paul Bunyan by Carol Ottolenghi

Paul Bunyan

Carol Ottolenghi

32 pages • paperback • 2003

adventurous reflective medium-paced
Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by Deborah Howe, James Howe

Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery

Bunnicula #1

Deborah Howe, James Howe

98 pages • paperback • 1979

fiction childrens fantasy mystery adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Sleepy Hollow by Dax Varley

Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow #1

Dax Varley

266 pages • paperback • 2013

fiction romance young adult adventurous fast-paced
Monster in the Mountains by Shane Peacock

Monster in the Mountains

A Dylan Maples Adventure

Shane Peacock

207 pages

fiction childrens mysterious fast-paced
A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon

A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor

Tempting Monsters #1

Kathryn Moon

376 pages • digital • 2021

fiction fantasy historical romance adventurous lighthearted fast-paced