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Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl
I have a new idea for a theme. Retellings. Defined by Goodreads as "A new version of an older story. Sometimes, a fairy tale or myth may be reimagined with a modernized setting or retold from a minor character's perspective." For example, I recently read Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie which is a retelling of Antigone set in modern London.
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I definitely love this topic. I read Colm Toibin's
House of Names last year, and it was also excellent.
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Originally Posted by Catlady
I tend to like themes that match the seasons, so something relating to Halloween/autumn for October, and winter/winter holidays for December.
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My TBR spreadsheet has a notes column on it, and I have been known to assign months or seasons in that field.