I thought I had missed my designated day on the blog because in my neck of the woods, it’s already Monday, but thanks to the magic of the timeline, here I am blogging on Sunday. 
Thinking about timelines was what gave me the idea for this blog - I thought we’d talk about where we like novels to be set. I don’t mind what country/city it’s in so long as the author sells me on the location as fitting to the story.
What about you - any preference? And what’s the most interesting/memorable setting you’ve ever read?
I’m useless with time differences; just ask my sister who’s moved to NZ
I don’t have a preference regarding locations or even whether it’s an actual or imagined place; as long as it fits into the story. I’ve read books that have inspired me to look things up such as the French Catacombs… But don’t like it when books become like a travel brochure Linda Fairstein does that; her Martha’s Vineyard ads actually put me off the series. So it’s hitting the write balance between setting the scene and telling the story that matters.
I’ve just finished Elaine Corvidae’s Shadow Fae trilogy and I like how real her world building is. Not thinking clearly enough at the moment to give any better examples.
Comment by Clare — April 22, 2007 @ 5:59 pm
Growing up a the jersey shore, I love any setting near water and being a major foodie, I love wine country settings or stories set in big “food” places like Paris, Rome, Seatte…lol
Comment by Renaissancegrrl — April 23, 2007 @ 4:09 pm