2024 DCL Reading Challenge: Historical Adventure Novel | Douglas County Libraries

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Win a $200 gift card to Shanahan's Steakhouse in this year's random prize drawing of challenge finishers! Read any of the titles on this list, or choose your own, for your chance to win. Win a $200 gift card to Shanahan's Steakhouse in this year's random prize drawing of challenge finishers! Read any of the titles on this list, or choose your own, for your chance to win. Show less

A True Account

Hannah Masury's Sojourn Amongst the Pyrates, Written by Herself

by Howe, Katherine

Book - 2023

What says adventure better than stealing an identity, stowing away on a ship, and hunting for hidden treasure? What says adventure better than stealing an identity, stowing away on a ship, and hunting for hidden treasure? Show less

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The Wager

A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder

by Grann, David

Book - 2023

For those who prefer real-life adventures, Grann pretty much always has your back. For those who prefer real-life adventures, Grann pretty much always has your back. Show less

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The Diamond Eye

A Novel

by Quinn, Kate

Book - 2022

Love reading about World War II? How about reading about a librarian turned sniper? Love reading about World War II? How about reading about a librarian turned sniper? Show less

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Velvet Was the Night

by Moreno-Garcia, Silvia

Book - 2021

Moreno-Garcia uses the political upheaval and beyond-questionable government ploys to fuel this thriller of a novel set in Mexico of the 1970s. A bit of romance, a bit of danger. Moreno-Garcia uses the political upheaval and beyond-questionable government ploys to fuel this thriller of a novel set in Mexico of the 1970s. A bit of romance, a bit of danger. Show less

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Harlem Shuffle

by Whitehead, Colson

Book - 2021

An only slightly crooked good man gets pulled into a "big job" that can make or break a whole cast of colorful characters. Whitehead loves New York, so if you like books that capture a place or crime-fueled adventure, he's got your number. An only slightly crooked good man gets pulled into a "big job" that can make or break a whole cast of colorful characters. Whitehead loves New York, so if you like books that capture a place or crime-fueled adventure, he's got your number. Show less

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The Old Lion

A Novel of Theodore Roosevelt

by Shaara, Jeff

Book - 2023

I think it is a truth universally acknowledged that Teddy Roosevelt is our most adventurous president. Jeff Shaara, historical fiction author extraordinaire, tells his story here. I think it is a truth universally acknowledged that Teddy Roosevelt is our most adventurous president. Jeff Shaara, historical fiction author extraordinaire, tells his story here. Show less

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The Arctic Fury

A Novel

by Macallister, Greer

Book - 2020

Inspired by an actual voyage, a ragtag group of women voyage to the Arctic to find a missing husband. Inspired by an actual voyage, a ragtag group of women voyage to the Arctic to find a missing husband. Show less

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The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi

A Novel

by Chakraborty, S. A.

Book - 2023

A mom/reformed pirate is lured into, you know it, one last gig. This has fantasy elements to be sure but is also a fascinating look at the 12th Muslim world. A mom/reformed pirate is lured into, you know it, one last gig. This has fantasy elements to be sure but is also a fascinating look at the 12th Muslim world. Show less

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Shōgun

by Clavell, James

Book - 2019

Clavell's epic about an English adventurer trying to hold his own in the mysterious world of 17th century Japan has it all—love, ambition, death, politics, passion, plus... Clavell's epic about an English adventurer trying to hold his own in the mysterious world of 17th century Japan has it all—love, ambition, death, politics, passion, plus... Show less

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The Count of Monte Cristo

by Dumas, Alexandre

Book - 2003

A classic! A man is sent off to a prison island. He makes his way back to France with an eye to revenge. Dumas knew how to keep a narrative ball rolling and the Count is one of the great characters of fiction. A classic! A man is sent off to a prison island. He makes his way back to France with an eye to revenge. Dumas knew how to keep a narrative ball rolling and the Count is one of the great characters of fiction. Show less

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