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*****COMPLETED 3/4/22***** UNTIMELY


Challenge # 840-Wanderlust
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San José Spell Out
June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021


S- A Most Peculiar Malaysian Murder by Shamini Flint-6/1/21-
A- A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry-6/1/21
N- The Bells of Nagasaki by Takashi Nagai-6/13/21
J- Rabbit at Rest by John Updike-6/19/21
O- Sonora Pass by Jaime Olmos-3/24/22
S- Untold Night and Day by Bae Suah - 6/7/21
E- Educating Rita by Willy Russell-6/2/21-

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Challenge # 841-Wanderlust
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Let's Spell North America!
June 1, 2021 to Completion
100p. min.

You can use any of the following to complete a letter:
1. First letter of the Book's title (Use or Ignore A, An or The)
2. First letter of the Author's first or last name
3. First letter of the Series title
4. First letter of a Main Character's first or last name

For letters Q, X, Y and Z, you may use a book in which the letter is found anywhere in the title, series, author or MC name.


Let's Spell North America!
June 1, 2021 to Completion

0 of 23 Countries Completed

1. Antigua and Barbuda
A
N
T
I
G
U
A

A
N
D

B
A
R
B
U
D
A

2. Bahamas
B
A
H
A
M
A
S

3. Barbados
B
A
R
B
A
D
O
S

4. Belize
B
E
L
I
Z
E

5. Canada
C
A
N
A
D
A

6. Costa Rica
C
O
S
T
A

R
I
C
A

7. Cuba
C
U
B
A

8. Dominica
D
O
M
I
N
I
C
A

9. Dominican Republic
D
O
M
I
N
I
C
A
N

R
E
P
U
B
L
I
C

10. El Salvador
E
L

S
A
L
V
A
D
O
R

11. Grenada
G
R
E
N
A
D
A

12. Guatemala
G
U
A
T
E
M
A
L
A

13. Haiti
H
A
I
T
I

14. Honduras
H
O
N
D
U
R
A
S

15. Jamaica
J
A
M
A
I
C
A

16. Mexico
M
E
X
I
C
O

17. Nicaragua
N
I
C
A
R
A
G
U
A

18. Panama
P
A
N
A
M
A

19. Saint Kitts and Nevis
S
A
I
N
T

K
I
T
T
S

A
N
D

N
E
V
I
S

20. Saint Lucia
S
A
I
N
T

L
U
C
I
A

21. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
S
A
I
N
T

V
I
N
C
E
N
T

A
N
D

T
H
E

G
R
E
N
A
D
I
N
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S

22. Trinidad and Tobago
T
R
I
N
I
D
A
D

A
N
D

T
O
B
A
G
O

23. United States of America
U
N
I
T
E
D

S
T
A
T
E
S

O
F

A
M
E
R
I
C
A

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*****COMPLETED 12/29/21***** UNTIMELY

Challenge # 842-CCC
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JUNE 2021 SCAVENGER CHALLENGE : BELOVED FATHERS IN LITERATURE
June 1 - June 30, 2021

7/7 Complete

1) Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
A character based on Harper Lee's own father, Atticus Finch has all the makings of an incredible man. He is honest, kind, and meritorious, but what makes him excel at fatherhood is his empathy. Atticus' ability to do what he believes is the righteous thing to do regardless of the sway of the crowd makes him a role model and his ability to convey a lesson to his kids despite the turmoil in their community makes him arguably the best father in literature.
👔 Read a book that takes place in the Deep South (Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama) OR read a book that contains a courtroom scene - Zoot Suit by Luis Valdez- 12/29/21- contains a courtroom scene
OR (re-)read To Kill a Mockingbird.

2) Mr. Bennett from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Seemingly unaffected and disinterested in his daughters' lives compared to their mother, Mr. Bennet takes a different approach to fatherhood as well as married life. Where Mrs. Bennet is focused on finding wealthy husbands for her daughter, Mr. Bennet is determined that they marry someone they love. He provides a comedic reprieve to the earnest "mothering" of Mrs. Bennet.
👔 Read a book labelled HUMOR on its main GR page - Mrs. Pollifax on Safari by Dorothy Gilman -6/14/21
OR read a book where the main family has at least four daughters; tell us their names OR (re-)read Pride and Prejudice.

3) Jean Valjean from Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
Jean Valjean had come a long way from being Prisoner 24601 when he adopted Cosette. While Cosette's mother, Fantine, was sick in the hospital, Jean Valjean promised to get Cosette away from the innkeepers that were abusing her. By the time he had successfully rescued Cosette, Fantine had already passed away. He cares for Cosette like she is his own daughter and sets an example of compassion, generosity, and fatherly love.
👔 Read a book whose total page count contains two of the following numbers - 2, 4, 6, 0, or 1; tell us how many pages- A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry-6/1/21-162p.
OR read a book that takes place anywhere in France OR (re-)read Les Miserables.

4) Thomas Schell from Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
In Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Oskar's father Thomas Schell left behind a legacy of curiosity and determination. Although Thomas Schell had already passed away before the book starts, Oskar's memory of his father's adventurous games and caring heart are what stay with him throughout his life.
👔 Read a book in which a manmade disaster occurs; tell us what - the dropping of an atom bomb- The Bells of Nagasaki by Takashi Nagai-6/13/21
OR read a book that takes place in New York City OR (re-read) Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.

5) Mr. Emerson from A Room with a View by E.M. Forster
Though he receives a chilly reception from other people for his refusal to follow social convention at the turn of the 20th century, Mr. Emerson believes in the power of being true to yourself. He also believes in women’s equality, and encourages Lucy Honeychurch to follow her heart rather than society’s expectations of her.
👔 Read a book in which a character is being raised primarily by their father or father-figure OR read a book in which a couple become engaged -Lata gets engaged in A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth-.-9/17/21-
or one character breaks an engagement OR (re-)read A Room with a View.

6) Joe Gargery from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
Pip lost his parents when he was young, so he was left to be raised by his sister and her husband Joe Gargery. While Pip's sister was resentful of having Pip as a responsibility, Joe often took the brunt of her anger to protect Pip. Even when Pip went to the city and tried to shed his commoner background, Joe Gargery continued to love him and remain a positive influence in Pip's life especially when Pip was acting less than honorable.
👔 Read a book in which the author's first name - Untold Night and Day by Bae Suah - 6/7/21-
or one the MC's first names is only 3 letters (tell us the character if using that option) OR read a book with "GREAT" in its title (minor variations acceptable - i.e. greater, greatest) OR (re-)read Great Expectations.

7) Geppetto from Pinochio by Carlo Collodi
Geppetto was a lonely wood carver who received a block of wood without knowing it was magical. He then created a puppet out of that block of wood and before he knew it, the puppet had come alive! Doing the best he could with the responsibility of raising a boy, Geppetto raised Pinocchio as he would his own son. Throughout the book Geppetto tries to raise Pinocchio to make the right decisions and to get an education, but Pinocchio continues to find himself in troubling and morally-compromising positions. Geppetto, being the good father that he is forgives Pinocchio and leads him back to the honest path.
👔 Read any book that has been made into a movie; tell us the name of the movie if the connection isn't obvious - movie had the same title- Educating Rita by Willy Russell-6/2/21
OR read a book in which a character continuously finds themselves in trouble OR (re-)read Pinocchio

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*****COMPLETED 7/14/21***** UNTIMELY

Challenge # 843-CCC
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OLYMPICS #24 | EQUESTRIAN EVENTING
June 1 - 30, 2021

5/5 Complete

1. From the three disciplines that make up equestrian sport, eventing is the most demanding. Eventing covers every aspect of horsemanship: the harmony between horse and rider that characterize dressage; the contact with nature, stamina and extensive experience essential for the cross-country; the precision, agility and technique involved in jumping.
🏇 Read a book that is one of a trilogy; tell us the trilogy name and the book's position OR read a book whose author's first and last initial may be found in EVENTING (a letter may only be used as many times as it appears in the word).- The Bells of Nagasaki by Takashi Nagai-6/13/21

2. Equestrian sports were featured in the Paris Games in 1900 (jumping events only) and were then withdrawn until the 1912 Games in Stockholm. All equestrian events for the 1956 Melbourne Games were held in Stockholm, Sweden as horses were unable to enter Australia due to quarantine regulations.
🏇 Read a book that takes place in France, Sweden, or Australia -Australia- Urn Burial by Kerry Greenwood-6/1/21
OR read a book that takes place any time in the 1900's; tell us when.

3. Until 1948, only men competed in the events, as the riders had to be officers. This restriction was lifted in 1951, and, since the Helsinki Games in 1952, women have competed with men in the mixed events. It wasn't until Helena du Pont competed for the United States at the 1964 Tokyo Games that Eventing saw its first woman representing her country.
🏇 Read a book featuring a female athlete (fiction or non-fiction); tell us who OR read a book that takes place in Japan.- The Master Key by Masako Togawa- 7/14/21-


4. Sometimes called the "Triathlon of Equestrian Sport", Eventing has three components. Dressage, Jumping (rider must clear 9-12 obstacles) and a cross-country course that consists of 40-45 obstacles and must be completed in a given amount of time. The rider who has the least amount of penalties in the three combined rounds wins the gold!
🏇 Read a book whose total page count contains "40," "41," "42," "43," "44," or "45" OR read the third book in a series; tell us the name of the series.-Alexandria Quartet-#3- Mountolive by Lawrence Durrell-6/7/21

5. At the 2008 Games in Beijing, Canada’s Ian Millar did particularly well winning the silver medal in the team jumping, 36 years after his first participation in the Olympic Games in Munich in 1972. At 61, he was the oldest medallist at the Beijing Games.
🏇 Read a book written by a male author; be sure to post the author link - Double Blank by Yasmina Khadra 6/26/21
OR read a book with a silver object on its cover; be sure to post the cover.

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Challenge # 844-Booktivity
June 2021 Scavenger Hunt

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Begins: 01June21 / Ends: 30June21

100p. min.

BASIC word list

awnings
ballroom
chapel
difficult
elbows
fly (insect)
hurricanes
idea
keg
language
numbers
owner
stripes
veranda
warehouse

Optional/BONUS word list
gaslight
Jamaica
mainland
repertoire
uncoordinated

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*****COMPLETED 8/27/21***** TIMELY

Challenge # 845-WRC
HELLO SUMMER, 2021- card #22
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125 p. min.

HELLO SUMMER, 2021
DATE: 06/01/21-09/06/21

125 p. min.

Ways to complete an item:
1. Title: The first letter of each title word found in the name of the item; no word count limit, but all words count (subtitles may be used or ignored - your choice).

2. Author: The author's first and last initials found in the item.

3. Cover: The item is found on the cover; please post the cover.

4. Text: The item is found in the text of the book; please provide page/location and sentence information. Word much match exactly - no substitutions, please.

5. Spell: Spell out the item using the first letter of the book title or the first letter of the author's first or last name. Please note: these are the only two options for spell out.

LIST OF ITEMS:
1. Air Conditioner- AuthorFear and Trembling by Amélie Nothomb-8/8/21
*****2. August-p.306- Waverley-"...thought of it since infancy as the most august privilege..." 7/28/21
3. Barbeque- Title- Urn Burial by Kerry Greenwood-6/1/21-
*****4. Baseball-Text-p.115- Jack of Spades-"In my grimy baseball cap, with my thick-lensed glasses..." 12/27/21-
*****5. Beach-Text-p.162- My Tender Matador-"...as he drove down the hill to that paradise beach." 7/9/21-
*****6. Garden-Text-p.139- Moonstone: The Boy Who Never Was-"...workshop wall on the garden side is an old Indian motorcycle..." 6/12/21
*****7. Holiday-Text-p.255- Mountolive-"...were perpetually away on holiday." 6/6/21
*****8. Hot-Text- p.401-The Black Prince-"Yet, also it is a very 'hot' book (too hot), full of..." 6/25/21
or- p.256-Rabbit at Rest-"...sidewalks so hot a dog couldn't walk on them." 6/17/21
*****9. Humidity-Text-p.87- The Engagement-"...on her forehead frizzing up from the humidity."- 8/27/21
*****10. July- Author- Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson-8/10/21
*****11. June-Text-p.86- The Joy Luck Club-"Her name is June." 6/29/21
*****12. Lightning-Text-p.196- The Price of Paradise-"Later, we learned lightning had hit the power plant..." 6/8/21
*****13. Muggy-p.349- Text- Rabbit at Rest-"...outdoors whose muggy alternation of light and shadow flickering..." 6/18/21
*****14. Pool-Text-p.120- My Life and Hard Times-"...I didn't like the swimming pool..." 7/11/21-
*****15. Sandcastle-Author-Pereira Declares: A Testimony by Antonio Tabucchi-8/10/21

*****16. Summer-Author- Crocodile Tears by Mercedes Rosende-7/23/21
*****17. Sun-Text-p.16- The Bells of Nagasaki-"'The sun must have exploded...'" 6/12/21
*****18. Swimming-Text-p. 44- Double Blank-"There's a swimming pool in the garden..." 6/25/21
*****19. Thunderstorm- section 6 of an unpaginated pdf of Marta Oulie -"If we had a thunderstorm he would certainly wake up..." 7/21/21
*****20. Vacation-TEXT- p.202-Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder-"...she finally booked a short vacation." 6/27/21

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*****COMPLETED 1/24/24***** TIMELY

Challenge # 846-MY WORDS #89- CARD #22

MW#89 (6/16/21-1/24/24)- 953 days; last word="stenciling"; 24 words; 7 sources; .025 wpd; 3.429 wps

BLINDS; BOOKCASE; CABINET; CANDLES; CHEST; CURTAINS; DESK; DOG; BED; DRESSER; LAMPS; MEMENTOS; PAINTING; PICTURE; PILLOWS; POSTERS; PRINTS; SCREEN; SHADES; STENCILING; TABLES; TELEVISION; WALLPAPER

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Challenge # 847-MY WORDS #90

CAMPAIGN; ELECTION; CAREER; RETIREMENT; CONTRACT; SIGNATURE; DINNER; DESSERT; ENGAGEMENT;WEDDING; FLIGHT; LANDING; MOVIE; CREDITS; PLAY; APPLAUSE; PRAYER; AMEN; RAINBOW; POT; OF; GOLD; SEMESTER; EXAMS; SENTENCE; PERIOD

Challenge # 848-MY WORDS #91

SCALP; SCAMP; SCRAP; SEEP; SHARP; SHEEP; SHIP; SHOP; SHRIMP; SKIMP; SKIP; SLEEP; SLOP; SLUMP; SLURP; SNAP; SOAP; SOUP; STEEP; STEP; STIRRUP; STOMP; STOP; STRAP; STROP; STUMP; SWAMP; SWEEP; SWOOP; SYRUP

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*****COMPLETED 8/10/21***** UNTIMELY

Challenge # 849-Wanderlust
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Republic of Palau's Capital: Ngerulmud
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
100p. min.

6/6

1. Capitol and Government Complex
This country's capital was built in 2006 from the ground up, virtually in the middle of nowhere as you can see from the above aerial view. It is not really a city but rather a monumental complex of buildings that includes the capitol and the executive and judicial buildings of the government. Designed after the US capitol, it is an impressive sight and visitors are often surprised by the scale of the complex, especially in comparison to its modest surroundings. Many comment on the fact that it feels eerily empty most of the time. Be sure to knock on the giant columns to discover that they are actually made of plastic.

✱ Read a book with a domed building on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book originally published in 2006 OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CAPITOL COMPLEX.- The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan-7/2/21

2. Stone Faces and Monoliths
Near the capital complex you will find a collection of prehistoric and striking stone faces dating back to 895 AD that are reminiscent of Easter Island's giant statues. The largest face is that of the god-king Odalmelech who stares mutely toward the ocean. In the surrounding garden there are more statues believed to represent his five councilmen. Further north on the island is the largest and oldest archaeological site in Palau, the Badrulchau Monoliths. They are an amazing collection of 52 basalt megaliths lined up
in two rows with crude faces carved into several of them. Archaeologists estimate they date back to 161 AD. Their purpose has been in question but they are believed to be the pillars of the largest bai (meeting house) ever built in Palau. Legend says it was constructed by the gods and could house thousands of people at one time. Today it is considered a sacred prayer ground.

✱ Read a book with a face shown prominently on the cover (post cover) - Raisins and Almonds by Kerry Greenwood-7/11/21-
OR
✱ Read a book whose plot includes archaeology in some way (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in ODALMELECH or BADRULCHAU.

3. Melekeok Bai
The focus of most villages in Palau was a plaza that featured one or more elaborately carved houses made from fine hardwoods known as a bai. The most prominent bai being the meeting house for the governing male elders. The Melekeok Bai stands in isolation upon a hill accessed by a stone path. This elegant and well-proportioned structure is elaborately ornamented with traditional designs and colors, depicting important cultural motifs, stories and symbols. One of the main souvenirs of the area are storyboards. Seen as an extension of the bai, the storyboards are a graphic representation of the culture and legends passed down for centuries. Each is done by hand working from a sketch made with the help of elder storytellers.

✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in BAI (use or ignore A, An or The) - A Summons to Memphis by Peter Taylor-7/17/21
OR
✱ Read a book with a male main character (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MELEKEOK.

4. Lake Ngardok Nature Reserve
Located in the northern end of Melekeok state, this nature reserve is home to the largest freshwater lake in Micronesia. The lake and surrounding marshes is an important habitat and breeding ground for the endangered Palau gray duck, Micronesian pigeon, Mariana fruit bat, and saltwater crocodile. The lake has international ecological significance and was named under the Ramsar Convention as a Wetland of International Significance. The site has a well-maintained nature trail that winds through upland forest and grasslands. A floating dock offers a close-up view of the lake and surrounding wetlands so be sure to bring your binoculars so you can catch a glimpse of the local endangered fauna.

✱ Read a book with a lake, bird or amphibian on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with the word BINOCULARS in the text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in LAKE NGARDOK.- Fear and Trembling by Amélie Nothomb-8/8/21

5. Ngardmau Waterfall
One of Babeldaob's premier attractions is Ngardmau Waterfall. It is the largest waterfall in Palau and flows from its tallest peak, Mt Ngerchelchuus. According to Palauan legend, it was formed by the body of a spirit, a huge eel with only one eye. One day, this spirit fell into a deep sleep, and unable to wake up again, his body became the river, with the head becoming the falls. It can be accessed on foot on a tough but rewarding jungle path. During the hike, you can find historical remains of Japanese colonial times along the trail, such as an old locomotive and other parts of an old railway system. If you’re not a hiking person, you can take a monorail or even a zip-line down to the falls. Be sure to take a dip in the cool pools at its base.

✱ Read a book with a mountain or waterfall on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book that takes place in a jungle setting OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NGARDMAU WATERFALL.- Pereira Declares: A Testimony by Antonio Tabucchi-8/10/21

6. Beaches, Diving and Beyond
While you are visiting this island paradise be sure to spend time relaxing on one of the many white sandy beaches, or join a diving group to see some of the most celebrated diving locations in the Pacific. From Melekeok, you can take day trips to the other islands and snorkel in the legendary Jellyfish Lake, home to millions of these beautiful creatures, or spend a day kayaking in the country’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Rock Islands, which is made up of hundreds of uninhabited limestone islands amidst peaceful turquoise lagoons.

✱ Read a book with a beach scene on the the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC snorkels, dives, kayaks or relaxes on a beach (tell us which one) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in ISLAND PARADISE.-Stone Cold by Robert Swindells-7/28/21

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*****COMPLETED 8/27/21***** UNTIMELY
Challenge # 850-Wanderlust

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Ngerulmud Spell Out
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
100p. min.


Choose one or more of the below words to spell out this month. You can use any of the following to complete a letter:
1. First letter of the Book's title
2. First letter of the Author's first or last name
3. First letter of a Main Character's first or last name

Challenge Rules: All forms of books are accepted as long as they are 100 pages or more. When posting updates of completed books, please include a link to the title and author’s name, along with the date you finished reading the book. When you have finished the challenge, please copy and paste your entire challenge and re-post in a new message, letting us know it is completed.

N- Fear and Trembling by Amélie Nothomb-8/8/21
G- Raisins and Almonds by Kerry Greenwood-7/11/21
E- The Engagement by Georges Simenon-8/27/21
R-Stone Cold by Robert Swindells-7/28/21
U- Marta Oulie by Sigrid Undset-7/22/21-
L- My Tender Matador by Pedro Lemebel 7/9/21
M- My Life and Hard Times by James Thurber-7/11/21-
U-Ursula Lopez in Crocodile Tears by Mercedes Rosende-7/23/21
D- The Judge and His Hangman by Friedrich Dürrenmatt-7/4/21

Words to Choose From:
Republic of Palau
Ngerulmud
Capitol
Government
Complex
Stone
Faces
Monoliths
Odalmelech
Badrulchau
Melekeok Bai
Lake Ngardok
Nature
Reserve
Ngardmau
Waterfall
Beaches
Island
Paradise
Dice
Jellyfish
Rock

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*****COMPLETED 6/10/22***** UNTIMELY

Challenge # 851-Wanderlust
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Fifty Nifty US States: California
July 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
10/10

TASKS

1. Number: 31st State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #3 or #1 -series #1- The Judge and His Hangman by Friedrich Dürrenmatt-7/4/21
or read a book with a page count that includes 3 AND 1 (share count).

2. State Animal (Mammal): California Grizzley Bear
* Read a book with a title that has double ZZ in it or a title that starts with the letter C, G or B (ignore A, An or The).- Girl in Dior by Annie Goetzinger-7/7/21

3. State Bird: California Valley Quail
* Read a book with a predominantly BLACK AND WHITE cover (post cover).- It Would Be Night in Caracas by Karina Sainz Borgo-7/3/21-

4. State Flower: Poppy
* Read a book with a MC that starts with a letter in POPPY (tell us who).-Phyrne Fisher in Raisins and Almonds by Kerry Greenwood-7/11/21

5. State Tree: California Redwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in CALIFORNIA REDWOOD.- Fear and Trembling by Amélie Nothomb-8/8/21

6. Official State Nickname: The Golden State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE GOLDEN STATE (3 Word Minimum).- The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht-7/3/21

7. Most Visited Attraction: Golden State Bridge
* Read a book with a bridge on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a three word title.- My Tender Matador by Pedro Lemebel 7/9/21

8. Must Try Food: Avocado Toast
* Read a book with the word AVOCADO or TOAST in the text (share text).-p.160- The Taker and Other Stories-"I'm going tp bring your tea and toast." 6/10/22

9. Weird Fact: Inventive Mindset
It sounds like Californians are inventive and like to have fun. Hula hoops, skateboards, videotape recorders, wetsuits, popsicles, Barbies, and blue jeans were all invented in the Golden State.
* Read a book where the MC has fun in an unusual way (briefly share how).- The MC uses her access to a hotel's master key to mess with people's lives in The Master Key by Masako Togawa- 7/14/21

10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in California-Zoot Suit by Luis Valdez- 12/29/21

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*****COMPLEED 12/6/21***** TIMELY

Challenge # 852-Wanderlust
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Exploring Prehistoric Cave & Rock Paintings
July 1, 2021 to Completion
9/9

Locations

1. ARGENTINA: Cueva de las Manos
Our first location is my favorite because it reminds me of a project I helped create at my girl’s elementary school many years ago. Cueva de las Manos, located in the Patagonian region of Argentina, takes its name (Cave of the Hands) from the stenciled outlines of hundreds of human hands – most being left hands. Archaeologists believed the drawings were made by spraying color over the left hand of the painter using bone-made pipes held in their right hand. It is believed they were created over 8,000 years ago, calculated from the remains of the bone-made pipes found onsite. Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1991, the caves are open to the public, although the journey there is a difficult one due to its isolated location.

*Read a book that features a hand or hands on the cover (no bodies allowed) OR read a book with a 1 AND 9 in the total page count (share count).- Hotel Silence by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir-12/6/21 -149p

2. AUSTRALIA: Kakadu National Park
Located in the Northern Territory of Australia, Kakadu NP contains one of the greatest concentrations of Aboriginal art sites in Australia, with approximately 5000 sites having been discovered. The area has been the home of the Aboriginal people for over 65,000 years and the paintings are estimated to range in age from 20,000 years to the recent present, with many newer paintings covering older ones. The site at Ubirr has some of the finest examples of “X-ray art” in the world, depicting the skeletal frame and internal organs of both humans and animals. The paint used in the paintings was made from a mixture of water and crushed pigments with red being the strongest and longest lasting as evidenced by the high concentration of it. Being the largest national park in the country, covering over 20,000 square kilometers, it has a diverse landscape and is a great place to visit and experience the culture of the Aboriginal people.

*Read a book that has the letter X in the title OR read a book with a cover that is primarily RED (post cover).- My Tender Matador by Pedro Lemebel 7/9/21 -

3. BRAZIL: Serra da Capivara
Serra da Capivara is a national park in Brazil that boasts the largest and oldest concentration of prehistoric paintings in the Americas, giving historians the earliest evidence of human civilization on the continent. There are over 300 sites found within the park, the majority consisting of rock and wall art. The paintings show human figures and wild animals integrated into complex scenes that involve supernatural beings, hunting, dancing, skirmishing, and sexual activity. The animals depicted are those which roamed the ancient brushwood forest area: armadillo, red deer, capivara, lizard, and giant rhea. Stone tools found date back to as early as 22,000 years ago which would dispute the earlier accepted date of human settlement as being closer to 14,000 years ago, creating quite the dispute among many geneticists.

*Read a book that has a major dispute between the MC and another character in it (briefly share details) - the narrator and her boss clash many times at work in Fear and Trembling by Amélie Nothomb-8/8/21
OR read a book with an author whose first and last initial is found in CAPIVARA.

4. BULGARIA: Magura Cave
Magura Cave in the Vidin province of Bulgaria is one of the largest caves in the country. The walls of the 15 million year old cave system are decorated with over 700 outstanding paintings that date back 10 000 to 8,000 years to the Neolithic and early Bronze Age period. Many of the paintings were actually created with bat guano and depict a variety of deities, religious ceremonies, animals and hunting techniques. The cave is also famous for having a depiction of the earliest known European solar calendar that represents 366 days. Today, a section of the cave has a dedicated wine-making facility that produces sparkling wines and you can actually attend music concerts in the main cave gallery during Christmas and Easter.

*Read a book where the winery or music is important to the plot - one of the MC's is a courtesan who charms another MC with her music in A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth-.-9/17/21-
OR read a book with a BAT (the animal) mentioned in the text (share text).

5. FRANCE: Chauvet Cave & Lascaux Paintings
France has two important locations, both situated in the southern portion of the country. The first being the Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc Cave which contains some of the earliest known and best-preserved figurative cave paintings in the world. Based on radiocarbon dating the oldest paintings in the cave may be up to 32,000 years old. Hundreds of animal paintings have been cataloged, depicting at least 13 different species, and including species rarely or never found in other ice age paintings.

The second site is one of the most famous in the world and is actually nicknamed “the prehistoric Sistine Chapel”. Lascaux is a complex of caves, with over 600 wall paintings covering the interior walls and ceilings of the cave. Estimated to be 17,000 years old, the paintings primarily represent fauna that correspond with the Upper Paleolithic time. Due to the damage resulting from too many people visiting the caves, it has been permanently closed to the public. The French government has built Lascaux II near
the site where tourists can see a copy of the original cave.

*Read a series book #2 OR read a book that has an animal on the cover (post cover).- Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson-8/10/21-

6. INDIA: Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters and Caves are located in central India. Home to over 600 paintings that span the prehistoric Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods, the oldest dates from at least 12,000 years ago. Executed mainly in red and white with the occasional use of green and yellow, the paintings were largely created with a paint extracted from vegetables instead of minerals making the colors more vibrant than other caves. They depict social life, hunting, animal fights, burials and religious rites representing the earliest traces of human life in India. Some areas are completely dedicated to wild animals with drawings of tigers, lions, elephants, monkeys and crocodiles. Designated
a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003, it is a fascinating place to visit.

*Read a book originally published in 2003 OR read a book that takes place in a location that starts with a letter in INDIA.- Australia- Raisins and Almonds by Kerry Greenwood-7/11/21

7. Indonesia: Leang Tedongnge Cave
Archaeologists have recently discovered what they believe to be the world's oldest known cave painting of an animal or figure. It is believed to be drawn 45,500 years ago, though it was dated using the calcite on top of the actual painting so it could be even older. It was found deep in Leang Tedongnge, a remote limestone cave on the island of Sulawesi. The ancient images are a life-sized depiction of a group of Sulawesi warty pigs, two of which seem to be fighting. Those two images are badly damaged, but the third pig, possibly watching the drama unfold, remains in near-pristine condition. The two hand prints behind the pig make an interesting addition to the scene - maybe being the artist’s signature. Even though it is now considered the world’s oldest surviving representational image of a figure, the oldest human-produced art is a hashtag-like doodle created 73,000 years ago in South Africa.

*Read a book that was added to your TBR in 2021 (tell us when)
added to TBR 7/21/21- Autumn of the Phantoms by Yasmina Khadra-8/12/21
OR read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in PIG.

8. SOMALIA: Laas Gaal
Laas Gaal is an archaeological site located in Northwestern Somalia. The complex of caves and rock shelters discovered in 2002 by a French archaeological team, contain some of the earliest known rock art in the Horn of Africa and the African continent in general. The prehistoric cave paintings are estimated to be between 11,000 and 5,000 years old. They show cows decorated in ceremonial robes accompanied by humans, domesticated dogs and even a giraffe. The cave paintings are excellently preserved and retain their clear outlines and strong colors. Although the caves were well-known by locals, the French team brought international recognition to Laas Gaal and today it is one of the most popular tourist attractions and an important archaeological site in Somalia.

*Read a book with the letters COW found in the title (in any order) - It Would Be Night in Caracas by Karina Sainz Borgo-7/3/21
OR- read a book that has GR ratings listed on its home page between 5,000 and 11,000 (tell us how many).

9. SPAIN: Altamira Cave
Discovered in the late 19th century, the Altamira Cave in northern Spain was the first cave in which prehistoric paintings were discovered. The paintings were of such an astounding quality that the scientific community doubted their authenticity and accused its discoverer of forgery. It was not until 1902 that the paintings were acknowledged as genuine. The charcoal and ochre images of horses, bison and handprints are among the best preserved cave paintings in the world as the inner walls of the cave are safe from climate influences. It is believed that the earliest paintings were applied during the Upper Paleolithic, around 36,000 years ago. Closed to most visitors for conservation reasons, the site offers a museum and replica cave that is eerily atmospheric. And once a week, five people are chosen by lottery to visit the “real” cave wearing special suits, masks and shoes.

*Read a book that takes place in the 19th century - The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht-7/3/21
OR read the first book of a series by a "new-to you" author.

Reserved

Challenge # 853-Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Discover Europe: Create Your Own Itinerary
A Year from Start

We are going to take a trip around Europe and you get to plan your own itinerary!
Discover-Europe.png
Get out a map to plan your route and then read a book from each country you are visiting.

⇨ Choose your level and starting county.
⇨ Route your trip keeping in mind you must read your books IN ORDER of your itinerary.
⇨ Each country visited MUST BORDER the previous country. You may use Maritime Borders (crossing a body of water).
⇨ You may visit a country TWICE if needed.
⇨ For this challenge we are using the individual countries of the UK (England, Scotland, Wales). Ireland (as a whole) will be considered one country and Vatican City will be considered part of Italy. Russia and Turkey may also be included.

EXAMPLE (Or see my challenge post below):
1. Starting country: France
2. Must border France: Germany
3. Must border Germany: Denmark
4. Must border Denmark: Sweden (using Maritime Border)
5. Must border Sweden: Finland
6. Must border Finland: Russia

*Remember that you must read your books IN ORDER of your itinerary. But you do have a whole year to accomplish this.

Levels of Participation:
Tourist: 6 Countries
Explorer: 7-9 Countries
Globetrotter: 9-12 Countries

Challenge Rules: All forms of books are accepted as long as they are 100 pages or more. When posting updates of completed books, please include a link to the title and author’s name, along with the date you finished reading the book. Please post cover if it is task appropriate. When you have completed the challenge, please copy and paste your entire challenge and repost in a new message, letting us know it is completed.

Reserved

*****COMPLETED /1/22***** UNTIMELY

Challenge # 854-ACATT
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


Obscure Holiday Monthly Challenge - July 2021
Dates: 07/01/21 - 07/31/21

I don't know about you, but I love a weird holiday. Give me a reason to celebrate all day, every day! This monthly challege is inspired by those obscure, bizarre, plain ol' wacky holidays out there. Celebrate these holidays this month with a reading challenge to fit. Remember, whether or not these holidays are for real isn't actually the point... reading a book to fit a wacky task is!

Food
July 19 or July 31 (depending on your source) is National Raspberry Cake day!
(Really? Does Raspberry Cake merit a whole day?)
#1- ♦️ Read a book with raspberry and/or cake on the cover or where a character eats one or the other.- The Able McLaughlins by Margaret Wilson-4/22/22- ; Chirstie... p.121---at dinner-"I like a wee cake with my tea."- Finished 4/22/22
BONUS points if you find someone ACTUALLY eating a raspberry cake. What is the bonus you ask? As I tell my children, "my eternal love, admiration and respect."

2. Beverage
Apparently we drink a lot in July. July hosts a whole bunch of booze-infused holidays.
♦️ Read a book with a cocktail on the cover or find a book where someone drinks one of the following cocktails/liquors in the text of the book:

Anisette - July 2
Pina Colada - July 10
Mojito - July 11
Daiquiri - July 19
Tequila - July 24
Scotch - July 27- p.70- The Godfather-"Sonny took a long slug of scotch." 1/7/22

3. Location
Independence Day all over the world!
♦️ Read a book that takes place in one of the following countries.

Burundi - July 1
Canada - July 1
Rwanda - July 1
Somalia - July 1
United States of America - July 4- The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan-7/2/21
Venezuela - July 5
Malawi - July 6
Argentina - July 9
Bahamas - July 10
Mongolia - July 11
Sao Tome and Principe - July 12
France - July 14
Iraq - July 14
South Korea - July 17
Colombia - July 20
Belgium - July 21
Poland - July 22
Egypt - July 23
Ethiopia - July 23
Liberia - July 26
Maldive Islands - July 26
Peru - July 28

4. Action
I Forgot Day
♦️ Read a book where a character forgets something, or that features a character with memory issues. in Kid Lobotomy, Vol. 1: A Lad Insane by Peter Milligan-6/1/22- the title character has many issues with his sanity and memory

Just Random
July 17 - Yellow Pig Day

I can't even.

5. ♦️ Find something yellow on cover- The Master Key by Masako Togawa- 7/14/21-
♦️ Find a pig on the cover
or
♦️ Find the words yellow and pig in text of the book.
(Same book? Sure. Two books. No problem.)

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 12/21/21***** TIMELY

Challenge # 855-WRC
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Housecleaning Challenge
125p. min.
Duration: 6/16/21- Open

21/21

The Tasks:
01. YARD:
-Read a book with something found in a yard on the cover (Ex: grass, tree, flowers). - Spring Garden by Tomoka Shibasaki- 12/1/21-
or
-Read a book with the name of a flower in the title. or
-Read a book where the MC gardens or has a barbeque or spends a lot of time outdoors.

02. GARAGE:
-Read a book with a car on the cover.- Crocodile Tears by Mercedes Rosende-7/23/21
or
-Read a book with some who works with cars (Ex: Mechanic, Chauffeur, Truck Driver) or
-Read a book with tools on the cover or in the story.

03. BALCONY:
-Read a book with a character who is retired. or
-Read a book with a house on the cover.- The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne-12/21/21-
or
-Read a book where someone has to make a good first impression.

04. HALLWAY:
-Read a book where the MC travels from one place to another. or
-Read a book that is long (250+ pages).- Mountolive by Lawrence Durrell-6/7/21 -320p.
or
-Read a book where the MC has a choice to make (your interpretation).

05. LIVING ROOM:
-Read a book where the MC comes "alive" (your interpretation). or
-Read a book where someone watches TV or a movie or works in the entertainment industry. - Author and MC is a filmmaker- Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder by John Waters-6/28/21
or
-Read a book with an item of furniture found in a living room on the cover.

06. DINING ROOM:
-Read a book where a meal is served. or
-Read a book with a dish(es) on the cover. or
-Read a book where a family gets together.- family get together in Vhina in The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan-7/2/21

07. KITCHEN:
-Read a book with the name of a food in the title - Raisins and Almonds by Kerry Greenwood-7/11/21
or picture of food on the cover.
or
-Read a book with a character who works with food (Ex: Chef, Baker, Waitress). or
-Read a book with a knife on the cover or where a knife plays a part in the story.

08. BATHROOM:
-Read a book with water on the cover or where water plays a part in the story. or
-Read a book with a location that -everyone- wants to be at (Ex: Party, Concert)- on an African safari- Mrs. Pollifax on Safari by Dorothy Gilman -6/14/21
or
-Read a book where the MC showers or takes a bath.

09. HOME OFFICE:
-Read a book with something found in an office on the cover (Ex: Pen, Paper, Computer) or
-Read a book with a character who is self-employed. or
-Read a book with an MC who overworks themselves (your interpretation).- Double Blank by Yasmina Khadra 6/26/21

10. LIBRARY:
-Read any book of your choice because you deserve it after all this cleaning! For this book only, no page minimum!- Three Stars Over Luanda by Patrick Hughes-6/7/21

11. BASEMENT:
-Read a book from the last 50 (oldest) of your WTR shelf.- The Price of Paradise by Susana López Rubio-6/11/21

12. PLAY ROOM:
-Read a book that you find "fun". - The Vile Village by Lemony Snicket 7/6/21-4/14/2001
or
-Read a book with a toy on the cover. or
-Read a book where a game or sport is part of the story.

13. BEDROOM:
-Read a book where at least one scene takes place in a bedroom. -several bedroom scenes in The Black Prince by Iris Murdoch-6/25/21
or
-Read a book that kept you up late because you couldn't put it down. or
-Read a book with a character who is sleepy, laidback or lazy (your interpretation).

14. KIDS' ROOM:
-Read a book where the MC has a child(ren). - Rabbit at Rest by John Updike-6/19/21
or
-Read a book tagged as YA, Middle Grade or Children's. or
-Read a book with a character who acts younger than their age or playfully (your interpretation).

15. GUEST ROOM:
-Read a book where someone comes to visit. or
-Read a book that takes place in a hotel, motel or B&B. - Hotel Silence by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir-12/6/21
or
-Read a book in a genre you don't often read.

16. CLOSETS:
-Read a book where a secret comes to light. - God in Pink by Hasan Namir-12/8/21-
or
-Read a book with an item of outdoor clothing on the cover (Ex: Hat, Coat, Glove). or
-Read a book where part of the story takes place during any holiday. (Surely I can't be the only one with pool noodles, picnic stuff and holiday decorations stuffed in my closet!)

17. ATTIC:
-Read a book from the first 20 (newest) of your WTR shelf.- The Trouser People: A Story of Burma in the Shadow of the Empire by Andrew Marshall-12/12/21- TBR#1

18. MEMENTOS:
-Read a book published before or set before 1970. - The Master Key by Masako Togawa- 7/14/21
or
-Read a book with an inheritance or family heirloom. or
-Read a book by a favorite author or in a favorite genre.

19. TRASH:
-Read a book with a "trashy" cover. or
-Read a book you did not like (I will accept DNF for this one).- Typical: Stories by Padgett Powell-10/18/21-
or
-Read a book where the MC gets rid of something unwanted (your interpretation).

20 &21. REDUCE/REUSE/RECYCLE:
-Read any TWO BOOKS from your WTR.- The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope-10/29/21- and - My Sweet Orange Tree by José Mauro de Vasconcelos-8/29/21
or
-Read any book you got for free (Ex: Freebie on ereader, ARC, secondhand, library). or
-Read any book that you can also use for another challenge here in Wacky.

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 7/23/21***** TIMELY

Challenge # 856-WRC
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

JULY 2021 FEATURED AUTHOR | Lilian Jackson Braun
DATE: 7/1/21 - 7/31/21
4/4

TASKS:
To complete the task section, read a book that fits each of the items listed below.

1. LILIAN JACKSON BRAUN:
Lilian Jackson Braun published her books from 1966 to 2007. The setting is widely believed to be modeled after Bad Axe, Michigan.
☀Read a book set in Michigan, OR
☀Read a book published sometime between 1966 and 2007 - The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan-7/2/21 - pub. 1989
inclusive), OR
☀Read a book that takes place in a town with a two word name.

2. FIRST BOOK:
Her first book was The Cat Who Could Read Backwards which was originally published in 1966.
☀Read a book in which the title begins with "C", - Crocodile Tears by Mercedes Rosende-7/23/21
OR
☀Read a book with a cat on the cover.

3. GENRES:
Lilian Jackson Braun's books are classified as Mystery, Fiction or Cozy Mystery.-Mystery- The Judge and His Hangman by Friedrich Dürrenmatt-7/4/21-
☀Read a book in which one of the above tags can be found on the book's main page.

4. LONGEVITY
Braun published 29 novels and 3 books of short stories in "The Cat Who..." series over the course of five decades.
☀Read a book in a series with at least fifteen books.- Raisins and Almonds by Kerry Greenwood-7/11/21
OR
☀Read a book by an author who has published books in at least three different decades.

5. BONUS:
Read a book written by Lilian Jackson Braun.

Reserved

Challenge # 857- Booktivity
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
MEGA Scavenger Hunt IV
Begins: 01July21 / Ends: 31December21
100p. min.
.
Word list

adornment
arthritis
audible
autograph
baseball glove
beetle
bikini
black cat (or kitten)
brass
canvas
chaperone
cheekbones
cinders
confederate
decipher
derby
dingy
diplomatic
downpour
egalitarian
ego
equality
esplanade
festoon
fiesta
flavor
fringe
futile
gentry
giggle
gnarled
guillotine
halfway
Hollywood
homage
hover
hysteria
incest
inhibition
interpretation
ironing
jaunty
jet-lagged
juggernaut
kickoff
killer
kiln
lilacs
lifetime
lounge
lozenge
malice
miasmas
mimic
momentum
moor
nausea
neglected
nonsense
novelty
observations
organism
outbuilding
overgrown
perspiration
piercing
plaster
producer
puzzlement
quagmire
quell
realm
resilience
rickety
rodent
rummage
saloon
scatter
sesame
sober
sultry
tadpoles
tambourine
tamper
tenderloin
thunderstorm
upper lip
utensils
variety
vibe
visible
warm-blooded
waterfront
whirled
wistful
xylophone
Yankees
yarmulke
zinnias
zydeco

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 8/6/21***** UNTIMELY
LAST WORD= "UNFAMILIAR

Challenge # 858- Booktivity
see-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...



July 2021 Scavenger Hunt
Begins: 01July21 / Ends: 31July21
100p. min.

15/15 basic words found
5/5 BONUS words found



BASIC word list
✔amazed-p.508 of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club- "...I was still amazed at what I saw." 7/1/21
✔broad-p.731- A Suitable Boy-"...her party had got halfway down the broad ramp..." 7/7/21
✔cheap-p.471-of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-"...too cheap to pay for her legal advice." 7/1/21
✔disturb-p.33- The Judge and His Hangman-"The only thing to disturb their harmony was..." 7/3/21
✔embrace-p.66- A Summons to Memphis-"When I released Holly from my embrace, she took..." 7/15/21
✔gossip-p.534-of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-"...we naturally started to giggle and gossip." 7/2/21
✔hail- p.632-of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-"By the time we hail taxis for the ride..." 7/2/21
✔jog-p.137-My Life and Hard Times-"...and jog around the hall with a lot of porters..." 7/11/21
✔kitten-p.156- My Tender Matador-"...she remarked casually, like a frivolous kitten." 7/9/21
✔landscape-p.622-of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-"The landscape has become gray..." 7/2/21
✔orchard-p.58-Leaves of Grass-"I visit the orchards of spheres and look..." 7/5/21
✔property-p.367 of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-"...and that I should use an equivalent percentage of community property..." 7/1/21
✔shabby-loc.5034-Kindle edition of The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"...said by the young gentleman in a shabby black doublet..." 7/9/21
✔unfamiliar-p.87- Fear and Trembling-"...a tiny bit disconcerted by this unfamiliar voice..." 8/6/21
✔wicked-p.151 -Waverley-"...to write what wicked falsehoods they said..." 7/23/21

Optional/BONUS word list
✔fountain pen-p.438- of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-"...signed in the same fountain pen blue ink on the note." 7/1/21
✔melancholy-p.41- A Summons to Memphis-"...and her sometimes melancholy expression would suddenly vanish..." 7/15/21
✔nape-p.15- Crocodile Tears-"Diego feels a shiver at the nape of his neck..." 7/19/21
✔quizzically-p.62- The Vile Village-"Hector looked down on her quizzically." 7/5/21
✔vehement-p.259- Waverley-"...by entering into a vehement dispute upon the price of hay..." 7/25/21

Reserved

Challenge # 859- TCF
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
TCF-Hard Scavenger Hunt VIII!
July 1 - December 31, 2021.

Similar to the other Scavenger Hunt Challenges, but this one will be a bit more challenging to find all of the words and is published semi-annually.

• Most items are specific, but if in doubt about an item – just ask!

• You may use a single book to fulfill multiple items

• When you find one of the items, list the Book Title and Author (or link the cover), then specify where the item is found within the book and a blurb from the sentence. For audiobooks try to put the chapter if possible. If not, then at least let us know you got it from an audiobook.

The Twist
I have added bonus words to this challenge. For each bonus word you find, you can replace TWO (2) of the regular list words! Be sure to list which 2 words you are choosing to replace.

Good Luck & Happy Reading! ☺

The List
Army surplus
Balaclava
Belt buckle
Caldera
Cenote
Cilantro
Color blind
Cribbage
Enterprise
Frenetic
Guise
Hex
Illustrious
Iridescent
Machu Picchu
Motley
Nary
Rasta
Speed dating
Swath
Teriyaki
Time capsule
Trench
Trivet
Veneer

Bonus Words
Dongle
Giraffe
Labyrinth
Obfuscate
Precambrian

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 3/21/24***** last Word="strum"

The Incred. Chall. Factory Scav. Hunt XXXIX (7/1/21-3/21/24)-995 days; last word="strum); 50 words; 23 sources; .050 wpd; 2.174wps

Challenge # 860- TCF
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


The Incredible Challenge Factory Scavenger Hunt XXXIX
Duration: July 1 - September 30, 2021


✔Albeit-p.46- Pereira Declares: A Testimony-"...also have our opposition, albeit a silent opposition..." 8/9/21
✔Bait-p.79-The Threepenny Opera-"The girls who flaunt their breasts as bait there..." 7/3/21
✔Blue swimwear-p.167- My Tender Matador-"Look down there at that fat plain-looking woman wearing a yellow bathing suit...Luckily I bought the blue one with white orchids Gonzalo bought me in Paris." 7/9/21
✔Brace-p.205-Waverley-"Ten brace of gallant greyhounds..." 7/25/21
✔Brittle-p.327 of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-"...a small brown leaf, thin, brittle, lifeless..." 7/1/21
✔Butcher-p.573-of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-"...like a dog in front of a butcher shop." 7/2/21
✔Cord-p.63- First Love-"...and kept tight hold of the cords." 7/18/21
✔Curious-p.67-The Threepenny Opera-"You know the ever curious Brecht..." 7/3/21
✔Drool-p.50-My Tender Matador-"...so much love into a mayhem of murder and drool." 7/8/21
✔Era-p. 116- A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future-"In an era of warmer air, and stronger storms..." 11/30/21
✔Fishing- p.363- of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-...dangle from miniature fishing poles..." 7/1/21
✔Foster-p.212- Waverley-"......description she gave of the beauty of her foster child, as well as..." 7/25/21
✔Glory-p.190-A Summons to Memphis-"...eyes away from him since the days of his glory." 7/17/21
✔Grandmother-p.541- of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-"...until your grandmother died." 7/2/21
✔Hotdog-p.60- Stone Cold-"...so I set off hoping to find a hotdog stand or something." 7/27/21
✔Hull-p.246- Martin Chuzzlewit-"...with dim lights burning in her hull..." 11/1/21
✔Hush-p.39-The Vile Village-"'Hush!' several members of the Council said..." 7/4/21
✔Ink- p.438- of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-"...signed in the same fountain pen blue ink on the note." 7/1/21
✔Jungle-p.32-My Tender Matador-"That one where she gets lost in the jungle with..." 7/8/21
✔Kept-p.402- of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-...all the things I kept hidden." 7/1/21
✔Laundry-p.599- of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-"Do not fight and air dirty laundry in public." 7/2/21
✔Meadow-p.54-The Threepenny Opera-"Imagine you're on a lovely green meadow..." 7/3/21
✔Napkin-p.363-of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-...and the napkins be printed with rulers that have inches..." 7/1/21
✔Olive- p.622-p.334 of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-"And there are soldiers in olive green and red..." 7/2/21
✔Pear-p.456 of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-...the carvings were a branch of pears..." 7/1/21
✔Polka dot-p.113- Raisins and Almonds " ...wearing the same polka dot coat and curly wig that your uncle always wore." 7/6/21
✔Puppet-83- My Tender Matador-"...she said to the swarthy puppet as she kissed with velvety softness..." 7/8/21
✔Reel-p.45-The Threepenny Opera-"...push in the chest and he reels back." 7/3/21
✔Ruse- p.459- of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-"But the couple saw through her ruse..." 7/1/21
✔Shorts-p.21- It Would Be Night in Caracas-"A ratty-haired woman dressed in sandals, shorts, and a red T-shirt..." 7/29/21
✔Sip-p.62-The Threepenny Opera-"Girls, give the chief of police a sip..." 7/3/21
✔Slice- p.105-The Judge and His Hangman-"He first buttered several slices of dark bread..." 7/4/21
✔Snarl-p.106- Death Before Wicket-"...after waking with Marrin's snarl in her ears." 8/3/21
✔Task-p.575- of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-"I did servant's tasks." 7/2/21
✔Tour-p.26- The Judge and His Hangman-"They decided to make a tour of inspection..." 7/3/21
✔Upon-p.62-The Inspector Barlach Mysteries: The Judge and His Hangman and Suspicion-"...once upon a time in the godforsaken village..." 7/4/21
✔Victory-p.104-The Judge and His Hangman-"Tonight we are celebrating your victory..." 7/4/21
✔Weep- p.27- The Threepenny Opera-"Can I help it if people don't weep?" 7/2/21
✔Youth-p.24- The Threepenny Opera-"I once used to think, in my innocent youth..." 7/2/21
✔ZIP Code- p.129- Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance-“Address, date of birth, especially zip code.” 2/23/23
Bonus list
✔Advisory-p.150- My Tender Matador-"...Gonza to an advisory position in the government." 7/9/21
✔Alzheimer's-p.30-Obit-"Once I heard a scientist with Alzheimer's on the radio..." 6/7/22
✔Chopsticks- p.381 of ebook edition of The Joy Luck Club-"...wiped the length of her chopsticks with her finger..." 7/1/21
✔Commerce-p.105-Books Promiscuously Read: Reading as a Way of Life-"Free from the structures of commerce and acclaim..." 7/1/22
✔Iconic-p.37-Playing with Myself-"...as well as iconic composers like Stephen Sondheim..." 9/2/22
✔ Parfait-p.162-14,000 Things to Be Happy About: The Happy Book-p.162-14,000 Things to Be Happy About: The Happy Book-"...swirl parfait glasses...Snidely Whiplash..." 2/11/24
✔Smug-p.208-A Summons to Memphis-"...a little smug and a little disappointed..." 7/17/21
✔Snoop-p.112- Away with the Fairies-"But she was a terrible snoop,..." 8/23/21
✔ Strum-p.382- The Reader's Companion to Cuba-"...where men strum guitars in sun-splashed courtyards...." 3/21/24
✔Remnant-p.16-My Tender Matador-"...and burnt remnants of another night of riots."7/7/21

RESERVED

Challenge # 861- TCF
See-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
TCF July/August 2021 Bonus Scavenger Hunt

Bonus Scavenger Hunt: July 1 - August 31

The list: 0/40
Ambulance
Bass
Border
Braid
Brew
Bundle
Button
Celebrate
Champion
Comb
Cuff
Dance floor
Dunk
Feud
Frozen treat
Gold
Grain
Group
Grudge
Heatwave
Hero
Magical
Mirror
Mouse
Original
Powder
Profile
Ruby
Sandy
Sew
Shack
Sliver
Softly
Soldier
Spin
Spoon
Sympathy
Trumpet
Website
Wrinkle

Reserved

Challenge #862-MW#92-

BADGERS; BARK; BURROWS; CANINE; COAT; CUTE; DOG; HOUND; HUNTER; MINIATURE; MUSCULAR; NARROW; PAWS; PETS; PLAYFUL; PUPPY; RECOGNIZABLE; SCENT; SHORT-HAIRED; SMART; SNOUT; STUBBORN; STUBBY;WADDLE