Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Today I am listing the top ten settings I would like to see more of in books.
- The historic home of a significant past historical figure. Set in the modern-day.
- Thailand – I have read a few books set there and would love see more book settings that feature the culture, the beautiful surroundings, and the history.
- The theatre – whether it be a company, a physical location, or a particular show, I’m in. I’ve read two books recently that were set in theatres and loved both of them.
- A library – The Library Book was primarily set in the LA Central Library but was non-fiction. I would love to see a fictional book set in an existing public library.
- A current event – Think ripped from the headlines. The border crisis is the first to come to mind. While fictional, the awareness brought could be important if done well.
- A retirement village/assisted living – In my former life I worked primarily with retired folks. Oh, the stories they could tell me about their retirement homes.
- The airport – I could people-watch in an airport all day long. I may or may not make up stories about them too…
- A waiting room – This could be any kind of place people wait. This is another favorite place of mine to watch and make up stories about people.
- A teacher’s lounge – Think the secret lives of teachers.
- Time travel – I am a huge fan of time traveling fiction. I am always excited to see books set across an expanse of time navigated by a group of characters.
Have you read any books set in these locations? I’d love to hear about them and add them to my To Be Read list!
Thanks to That Artsy Reader Girl for hosting Top Ten Tuesday and thanks for stopping by.
9 Comments
lydiaschoch
A retirement village would be such an interesting setting.
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jj3nkinson
Agreed! I have never laughed so hard. Some of their stories were hilarious.
Veronika @ Wordy and Whimsical
Absolutely agree with the theater, and it made my list as well! I recently read the London Celebrities series by Lucy Parker.. but that’s the only one I know that takes place in the theater. What’s the one you read? I’d definitely love to read more in the theater, in whatever genre. I love all the things you mentioned, but HUGE YES to the library – or any place having to do with books, like book cons, book shops etc. Fantastic list!
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jj3nkinson
I’m a theatre mom so I know that’s why I’m drawn to them! “City of Girls” was excellent and if you want something a little different, “Trust Exercise” is so creative.
Veronika @ Wordy and Whimsical
Thank you for the recommendations! 🙂
jj3nkinson
You’re welcome! Enjoy!
Susan (Bloggin' 'bout Books)
Why aren’t more books set in airports? It would be a great setting for almost any genre — mystery, thriller, romance, action/adventure. Now that you mention it, I’m shocked more books aren’t set entirely in airports.
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Susan
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jj3nkinson
Agreed! I could people watch for 12 hours in an airport and probably come away with 10 different book ideas. Hmmm….
Lauren @ Always Me
I can’t say no to more time travel!
Lauren @ Always Me