Read Around North America Challenge
Read at least one book by an author from each country in North America.
Best books from North America (2031)
1751.
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison EN
Country: North America / 
United States of America
United States of America
Description:
Reluctantly elevated to the throne when his father and brothers are killed in a suspicious accident, an exiled half-goblin is rapidly overwhelmed by ambitious sycophants, imperial burdens, and dangerous plots while searching for friendship and love.
1752.
The Witness for the Dead by Katherine Addison EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
"At once intimate and literally operatic, it's everything I love about Katherine Addison's writing, in ways I didn't know to expect. I loved it." —John Scalzi Katherine Addison returns to the glittering world she created for her beloved novel, The Goblin Emperor, in this stand-alone sequel When the young half-goblin emperor Maia sought to learn who had set the bombs that killed his father and half-brothers, he turned to an obscure resident of his father’s Court, a Prelate of Ulis and a Witness for the Dead. Thara Celehar found the truth, though it did him no good to discover it. He lost his pl... continue
1753.
Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
“Meet Tomi Adeyemi—the new J.K. Rowling. (Yep, she’s that good).” —Entertainment Weekly After battling the impossible, Zélie and Amari have finally succeeded in bringing magic back to the land of Orïsha. But the ritual was more powerful than they could’ve imagined, reigniting the powers of not only the maji, but of nobles with magic ancestry, too. Now, Zélie struggles to unite the maji in an Orïsha where the enemy is just as powerful as they are. But when the monarchy and military unite to keep control of Orïsha, Zélie must fight to secure Amari's right to the throne and protect the new maji f... continue
1754.
Giants Beware! by Jorge Aguirre EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
Claudette wants nothing more than to slay a giant but her little village is too safe and quiet.
1755.
Dragons Beware! by Jorge Aguirre EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
With the evil sorcerer Grombach descending with his hordes of gargoyles, Claudette has got to find a way to save her home - and fast!
1756.
Monsters Beware! by Jorge Aguirre EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
She's fought giants, clobbered dragons, and now Claudette faces her biggest challenge yet... herself! In the final book of the Claudette graphic novel series, Claudette is put to the ultimate test. With her honor on the line will she learn that there's more to a fight than just winning?
1757.
The Inheritance by Louisa May Alcott EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
Influenced by the melodrama of the contemporary theater and the popular gothic novels of the time, Louisa May Alcott weaves a tale far removed from the reality of her everyday life in Boston. With a charm reminiscent of Jane Austen's novels, "The Inheritance" sets love and courtesy against depravity and dishonor--and with the help of a secret inheritance, allows virtue to prevail. 192 pp. 35,000 print. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
1758.
Hospital Sketches by Louisa May Alcott EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
An account of Alcott's experiences as a nurse during the Civil War.
1759.
The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
The fantasy adventures of a young pig-keeper who wants to become a hero.
1760.
The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
The land of Prydain is threatened by the evil Arawn and his band of invincible warriors.