Man there are some great book settings out there- especially in the science fiction and fantasy genres. I can get in to a lot of scenes, but these are my absolute favorite.
Specifics:
Fantastica- With a name like Fantastica, it has to be good! Everything about this setting was incredibly fascinating to me. I wished that Falkor would come pick me up and take me there when I was kid.
Hogwarts- Who wouldn't want to go to school here. Everything that happens in the school is magical and fantastic!
The Shire- If it's green and lush, I love it. A little house built into the hill with a round door sounds like somewhere I'd like to visit.
Wonderland- Curious creatures and tricky little riddles around every corner- plus a magical tea party and talking flowers? Sign me up!
General:
14th Century Europe- Yes I know it was one of the most disastrous centuries of all European history, but that's what makes it fascinating to read about.
Ancient Egypt- Pharoah's, Pyramids, ancient curses- love this setting. It oozes adventure.
1920s and 30s New York- Give me speakeasy's and flappers any day. Throw in the mob and I'm sold.
Islands- I used to wish that I was a castaway on an island. Silly, but when I was younger I really thought it would be an exotic and 'fun' adventure. I imagined myself with an awesome tree house like the Swiss Family Robinson.
What about you? What book settings do you like the best?
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If you're willing to give 1920s era Boston a shot, I recommend The Given Day by Dennis Lehane. My favorites are probably England, (12th century, Tudors, whatever), and maybe postapocalyptic settings (not that I'd want to live in those places).
ReplyDeleteCool! Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check it out.
DeleteYou. are. awesome--for mentioning Fantastica! Love The Neverending Story! Movie and Book.
ReplyDeleteHa ha! Me too- I think it was my first introduction to fantasy as a kid. I was hooked!
DeleteGood list, I always love stories set in Wonderland as well and I'm also interested in stories set in the 1920s as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Anything that is fantasy in nature or historical in nature, I will probably love it.
DeleteHave you read The Diviners? Paranormal/1920's/NYC/Libba Bray=amazing! And islands make wonderful settings! http://wp.me/pzUn5-1nQ
ReplyDeleteNo, but it's currently sitting on my bookshelf waiting to be read! I need to get on it.
DeleteHogwarts is making a lot of appearances this week! Terrific Top Ten :)
ReplyDeleteWouldn't we all have loved to go to school at Hogwarts! lol
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