European Reading Challenge 2015

European Reading Challenge 2015 is hosted by Rose City Read

To find out more information about the challenge and to sign-up: European Reading Challenge 2015.


The gist: The idea is to read books by European authors or books set in European countries (no matter where the author comes from). The books can be anything – novels, short stories, memoirs, travel guides, cookbooks, biography, poetry, or any other genre. You can participate at different levels, but each book must be by a different author and set in a different country – it's supposed to be a tour. (See note about the UK, below)

LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION

Five Star (Deluxe Entourage): Read at least five books by different European authors or books set in different European countries.
Four Star (Honeymooner): Read four qualifying books.
Three Star (Business Traveler): Read three qualifying books.
Two Star (Adventurer): Read two qualifying books.
One Star (Pensione Weekender): Read just one qualifying book.

JET SETTER PRIZE
The participant who reads and reviews the greatest number of qualifying books (more than five) will get a $25 gift card to Powell's Books (can be used in store or on line).  Participants living in Europe will get a $25-equivalent gift card to the Amazon store in your country, if possible. If you live in a country where neither Powell's nor Amazon will work, then sorry, you are out of luck.
Each book must be by a different author and set in a different country. This means that only one book from one of the four UK countries will count.  Only books reviewed count towards the prize.

I choose the Five Star Level 

1. Mayhem in Margaux by Jean-Pierre Alaux and Noël Balen (France)
2. Flamenco, Flan and Fatalities by Mary MCHugh (Spain)
3. The Wolf's Torment by Stephanie Burkhart (Moldavia)
4. City Of illusions by Judith Works (Italy)
5. Chef Maurice and a Spot Of Truffle by J.A. Lang (UK)