Thanks! It was a fun one to put together.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Pam!

Well, that's totally understandable. I think I only read one for my book club in that whole time.

Yeah, I've heard many people say there are certain kinds of books they just haven't been able to read during the pandemic. I've sort of gravitated toward lighter books, but I still love a good dystopian - even when it feels like we're living in one :)

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Suzanne!

I think for me it was more that I try to shorten my TBR pile and I have read most dystopian novels from it.

I was only in Scotland for a couple days, but I fell in love with the place! I definitely want to go back—in books and in person :)

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Leah!

Yep! I'm definitely a creature of habit :) And I do love reading books that connect with my family history.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Marianne!

Of course, history is always interesting and if it connects with your own family, even greater.

Old buildings of any sort are my favorite kind of setting for a horror novel, psychological thriller, mystery, etc. If there's a creepy old building on a book cover, I'm definitely going to take a second look.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Lydia!

How about a creepy old building in a small town? Bonus! I'd read that for sure.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Cindy!

Right! These are all pretty popular settings. No wonder they're my favorites :)

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Alex!

Fun! I didn't get to visit the Highlands on my trip, but I definitely want to next time I go. And there WILL be a next time :)

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Deanna!

I was raised in a small town in the Pacific Northwest and have always lived in the western U.S., so I guess that explains my love for those settings!

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Wendy!

I had a totally different idea of what the moors were until I saw them in person. Ha ha.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Helen!

I'm even more intrigued by Scotland now than I was before visiting in person. Such a beautiful and fascinating place!

Thanks for stopping by, Ali!

I'm super jealous! I have always wanted to go. I am mostly Scotish but have never been.

Thanks! I stole the pictures from all over the Internet, I admit. None of them are my own. They illustrate the topics well, though, don't you think?

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I honestly don't know why disasters-at-sea books fascinate me so. They're terrifying, but I seriously can't look away from them! It's weird...

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Nicole!

I have a couple favorite Scottish authors, but I need to find more! I love Scotland :)

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Greg!

Same! I don't know why I'm so fascinated by sea stories, but I really am. They creep me out, but I'm still really drawn to them for some reason. Glad I'm not the only one.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Cath!

For sure! I love me a haunted house (in fiction, anyway).

Thanks for popping in, Alicia!

Not surprised at all, Katherine! We're book twins in a lot of ways :)

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Same. A creepy old building IN a small town? Even better!

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Agreed. We only visited the Lowlands on this trip, but I'm aching to go back and see more of the country!

Thanks for popping in, An!

In reality, I find islands—especially really remote ones—kind of terrifying, but they make for great book settings, don't they?

Thanks for stopping by, Dara!

My third great-grandparents emigrated from Scotland to Nova Scotia, Canada, in the early 1800's. I know the county they were from, but not the city. Still, just being in that county made me feel a kinship to them. I think you would feel the same way standing where your ancestors stood.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, RS!

There's just something SO alluring about those settings. They get me every time!

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Lindsey!

WHERE THE LOST WANDER - Yes. I loved it!
CASTLE OF WATER - No, I've never heard of it. I'll definitely look it up.
PROJECT HAIL MARY - No. I'm not much for sci-fi and I DNF'd THE MARTIAN because I found it really slow and boring. My husband loved PROJECT HAIL MARY, though.
SURVIVING SAVANNAH - Yes. How had I never heard of that boat that sunk before? I love discovering hidden history.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting. Also for the great recs.