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Challenge #863- ACATT
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COLLECTIVE NOUN QUARTERLY
THIRD QUARTER, 2021
DATE: 07/01/21 - 09/30/21



Introducing a new quarterly challenge! Let's work our way through all the fascinating collective nouns out there! This challenge will have a task and spellout option. You can complete either or both, but books will only count for one section.

Ways to complete an item:
1. Title: The first letter of each title word or series title can be found in the collective noun or animal name; no word count limit, but all words count.

2. Author: The author's first and last initials found in the collective noun or animal name.

3. Cover: The collective noun or animal is found on the cover; please post the cover.

4. Text: The collective noun or animal name is found in the text of the book; please provide page/location and sentence information. Since these are all plural, I will accept a singular animal!

✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱✱

There are 10 collective nouns and 10 animals to work with. You can choose your level, and can get there via the task option, by spelling out a few of the words, or any combination of the two.

Level One - Dabbling: 10 books
Level Two - Focused: 15-19 books
Level Three - Devoted: 20-25 books
Level Four - Over-Committed: 25+ books

huddle of walruses-Author- Marta Oulie by Sigrid Undset-7/22/21

tower of giraffes- Author- The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan-7/2/21

cackle of hyenas=Author- Autumn of the Phantoms by Yasmina Khadra-8/12/21

knot of toads-Title- The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht-7/3/21

cluster of antelope-Author- The Vile Village by Lemony Snicket 7/6/21-

sedge of cranes-Author- Stone Cold by Robert Swindells-7/28/21

dazzle of zebras-Title-Raisins and Almonds by Kerry Greenwood-7/11/21

shadow of jaguars-Author- Girl in Dior by Annie Goetzinger-

charm of finches-Author- Crocodile Tears by Mercedes Rosende-7/23/21

kettle of hawks-Author-Waverley by Walter Scott -8/4/21-

For the spell-out option, for difficult letters Q, X, Y and Z, the letter need only appear in the title, author's first or last name, or the series title. It does not have to be the first letter.

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Challenge #864- ACATT
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Word Search: Ocean at the End of the Lane | I'm Hungry

DURATION: 7/3/21 - 93//21

apples
beef
blackberry
buttered
carrots
cheese
cream
custard
gravy
greens
honeycomb
jam
milk
nettles
nuts
pancakes
pie
plum
porridge
potatoes
raisins
soup
tea
toast
vegetables

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*****COMPLETED 7/20/23***** TIMELY
LAST WORD="Electron"
747 days; last word="Electrons"; 30 words; 20 sources; .040 wpd; 1.5 wpswps


Challenge #865- ACATT
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Here are a few of the words spoken by the absolutely delightful Old. Mrs. Hempstock, who I want as my Gran!

30/30

✔badgers-p.400- Waverley-"...peeping out to reconnoitre, like an old badger..." 8/3/21
✔blessed-p.33- The Master Key-"Miss Tamura blessed her luck." 7/13/21
✔carrion-p.363- Waverley-"...the usual companions of war, a number of carrion crows, hawks, and ravens." 7/31/21
✔chamber-p.63-The Judge and His Hangman-"...gripped the revolver and broke the chamber..." 7/4/21
✔churning-p.59- The Judge and His Hangman-"...it began churning us up inside..." 7/4/21
✔clever-p.19- The Judge and His Hangman-"Be clever as the snakes..." 7/3/21
✔common-p.34- The Vile Village-"...people who had two things in common." 7/4/21
✔dinky-p.38-The Diving Bell and the Butterfly-"...lying incongruously among my Dinky Toys and picture books." 6/17/22
✔ electrons-p.344-Foucault's Pendulum-"...Chaia, Comerison, Electron, Euphrates, Eve..." 7/20/23
✔fabric-p.165- Crocodile Tears-"...and scraps of fabric blowing in the wind." 7/22/21
✔flea-p.57- Stone Cold-"...headaches from the flu, toothache, fleas and lice." 7/27/21
✔fragment-p.200- Waverley-"...A fragment of a letter from John B---, ESQ...."7/24/21
✔hunger-p. 32-Stone Cold-"...some of the setbacks, like hunger pangs..." 7/26/21
✔impunity-p.18- Autumn of the Phantoms- "...can continue to hold sway with impunity."-8/20/21
✔kettle-p.84-My Life and Hard Times-"...in the steam of a boiling kettle so that..." 7/11/21
✔moon- p.22- The Judge and His Hangman-"...for it was the time of new moon." 7/3/21
✔nonsense-p.22- The Judge and His Hangman-"Come on, Ping Pong, and stop this nonsense!" 7/3/21
✔offal-p.381-Martin Chuzzlewit-"...formed of the pulpy offal of the two, and their own corruption." 11/6/21
✔palaver-p.360- Arabian Nights: More Marvels and Wonders of the Thousand and One Nights, Volume II of II-"...and every day you listen to his palaver..." 10/12/21
✔scavengers-p.42- Autumn of the Phantoms-"Whether it's salvaged by a scavenger or ends up on the trashcan?"- 8/20/21
✔silliness-p.211- Russell Baker's Book of American Humor-"In its delicate autopsy on the silliness in James Fenimore Cooper..." 7/11/21
✔smiley-p.38- Here the Whole Time-"It's a flirty smiley." 12/23/21
✔snipping-p.152-The Sirens of Titan-"...snipping off lengths of adhesive..." 5/12/22
✔spit-p.266-It Would Be Night in Caracas-"Only when the pits were completely fleshless did I spit them out..." 7/29/21
✔stuff-loc.5053 of Kindle edition The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"...it would require a million to purchase the stuff." 7/9/21
✔traipse-p.117-Pereira Declares: A Testimony-"...you traipse about with those things in your bag as if they were sweeties..." 8/10/21
✔trouble-p.32-The Judge and His Hangman-"...of course, there is bound to be trouble sooner or later." 7/3/21
✔tuppence-p.118-Playing with Myself-"'Feed the birds, tuppence a bag..." 9/4/22
✔ varmints-p.135- The Grapes of Wrath-"They shot at him like a varmint..." 6/16/23
✔wobbly-p.70- The Vile Village-"...of spinning heads, wobbly legs, and buzzing bodies." 7/5/21

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Challenge #866-TCF

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Timeframe: 19 July – 15 August 2021

Level of Difficulty
Medium: 5-9 books
Hard: 10+ books

About the Olympics
#1: Location, Location, Location: This year's Summer Olympics are being held in Tokyo, Japan. Read a book set in Japan.- Fear and Trembling by Amélie Nothomb-8/8/21

#2: Timing is Everything: These Summer Olympics were originally scheduled to run from 24 July to 9 August 2020. Read a book published within that timeframe.- How to Fly in Ten Thousand Easy Lessons by Barbara Kingsolver-12/12/21-pub. 8/4/2020

#3 All About the Medals: Read a book with a cover with gold, silver or bronze on it (writing counts) - The Master Key by Masako Togawa- 7/14/21-
OR read a book with a title containing one of the words "gold", "silver" or "bronze".

#4 Olympic Facts: Read a non-fiction book related to the Olympics / a memoir by an Olympic athlete.

#5 Olympic Flame: Read a book with fire on the cover.

#6 Olympic Rings: Read a book that is #5 in a series or has a ring on the cover.

Disciplines:
Sprint: Read a book with less than 150 Pages.- My Life and Hard Times by James Thurber-7/11/21-106p

Marathon: Read a book with 650+ pages.- A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth-.-9/17/21

Relay: Read a book that switches between POVs.- Jazz by Toni Morrison-1/3/22

Gymnastics: Strive for the perfect 10 – Read a book that is #10 in a series.

Swimming: Read a book with water on the cover.

Riding: Read a book in which a character rides a horse.- Waverley by Walter Scott -8/4/21-

Biking: Read a book in which a character rides a bike.- Crowley rides a bike in Up at the Villa by W. Somerset Maugham-1/4/22

Archery: Read a book with any kind of arrow on the cover.

Shooting: Read a book with an important military/ex-military character.-Major Henry Grantley in The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope-10/29/21-

Weightlifting: Read a book dealing with something you consider to be a heavy subject-climate change- A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future by David Attenborough 12/1/21

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Challenge #867-Booktivity
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August 2021 Scavenger Hunt
Begins: 01Aug21 / Ends: 31Aug21
100p. min.

0 / 15 Basic words found
0 / 5 BONUS words found
0 books read

agony
budget
challenge
delay
enormous
friendship
household
international
jumbo
profit
quantity
shoulders
thirst
unique
voyage

Optional/BONUS word list
giraffe
kiwi
menagerie
rotunda
wildlife

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Challenge #868- MW#93

ALLEN; BELL; BROWN; CESSNA; CHENNAULT; DOOLITTLE; EARHARDT; ELY; FLEET; FRYE; GLENN; GRISSOM; HUGHES; JONES; LEAR; MITCHELL; PIPER; POST; RYAN; SCHIRRA; TOWERS; WELLS; YEAGER; YOUNG

Challenge #869- Boxall's 1001 List

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1/1/2021-12/31/21

The FIRST 1001-Books Scavenger Hunt, 2021
MUST BE 1001 LIST BOOKS!


The 1001-Books Scavenger Hunt for 2021 is ready to rock and roll. There are 12 tasks, and you may start counting from January 1, 2021. The Hunt ends on December 31, 2021. All books chosen for your Scavenger Hunt must come from the Boxall 1001 Books list. (Check the Group's Bookshelf for a listing of all the books on the combined lists.) Have fun!

8/12

The 12 Tasks are:
1. In honor of Don Quixote, read a book set BEFORE the advent of windmills (1185).-
2. Read a book with an LGBTQ character.- Sodom and Gomorrah-5/2/21
3. Read a book written by an author and set in a country south of the equator.- Kenya- The River Between-1/24/21
4. Read a book originally published in a language that doesn’t use the Latin alphabet (e.g., Greek, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew, etc.).
5. Read a book with a long title of at least 5 words (language doesn’t matter, but don’t count subtitles).- The House by the Medlar Tree-5/28/21
6. Read a book from the decade in which you were born.- 1950s- A Suitable Boy-9/7/21
7. Read a book with a reference to animals.- A Traveller on Horseback by Christina Dodwell-5/25/24
8. Read a book written by an author of color.- Jazz- 1/3/22
9. In honor of Scarlett O’Hara, read a book with a colorful title.- A Heart So White by Javier Marías-10/4/22
10. Read a book written by an author whose country of birth begins with the letter B.
11. Read a book with a reference to transport.- includes an account of voyages across the Atlantic in Martin Chuzzlewit-11/26/21
12. Read a book with a character you find irritating.- Portnoy in Portnoy's Complaint- 1/9/21


Keep track of your progress on the Scavenger Hunt Challenge Plans / Updates

Update: Double-dipping
In order to promote fun and creativity, double-dipping (using one book to fulfill more than one Task) is allowed. However, remember that one of the purposes of the Challenge is to get you to read more Boxall books, improve your total count, and explore the various resources on the Boxall Group site.

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Challenge #870- Boxall's 1001 List

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Time Frame: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

*****NOTE- NEED NOT BE THE SETTING...JUST MENTIONED IN A 1001 BOOK!!!!!*****

A-Z Challenge: Locations Edition

Read a book from the combined 1001 book lists with a specific location name to fit for each letter of the alphabet. Each location must be a proper noun and begin with that letter of the alphabet. You may only use one location per book, but that location can be real or fictional. Locations may be, but are not limited to, countries, cities, villages, bodies of water, mountains, states, provinces, fictional realms, planets, etc. The entire book does not need to be set in the location, it merely needs to be mentioned by name somewhere within the book. This does not need to be done in a particular order. It's your challenge, and your rules.

Here are some examples using non-1001 books:
A: Austria in The Story of the Trapp Family Singers
B: Boston in Love Story
C: Caribbean or Cuba in Our Man in Havana
D: Dahomalia in Stand on Zanzibar

A-Albania- Broken April by Ismail Kadare-3/4/21-
B- Bramapur (India)- A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth-.-9/17/21-
C- California mentioned in The Godfather by Mario Puzo-3/1/22-
D-
E- England- The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope-10/29/21-
F- Florida- Rabbit at Rest by John Updike-6/19/21
G-
H-
I-Ireland- The Sea by John Banville-4/21/21
J-
K-Kenya- The River Between by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o-1/24/21
L- Lisbon- Pereira Declares: A Testimony by Antonio Tabucchi-8/10/21
M- Milan- Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco
N- New Jersey- Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth-1/9/21
O-Oklahoma- Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis-8/21/23
P- Paris- Sodom and Gomorrah by Marcel Proust-5/2/21
Q-
R-
S-Sicily- The House by the Medlar Tree by Giovanni Verga-5/28/21-
T-
U-USA- Typical: Stories by Padgett Powell-10/18/21
V- Venice- The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch
X-
Y-New York City- Jazz by Toni Morrison-1/3/22
Z- Zanzibar - She: A History of Adventure by H. Rider Haggard-10/28/23
Set up your own personal topic in this thread to chart your progress.

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*****COMPLETED 12/6/21***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #871- Wanderlust

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Argentine Republic's Capital: Buenos Aires
August 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021
100p. min.

6/6

Attractions and Tasks

1. Plaza de Mayo
✱ Read a book in which the protagonist is a mother - Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson-8/10/21
OR
✱ Read a book set in May OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PLAZA DE MAYO.

2. Casa Rosada
✱ Read a book with a predominantly pink cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where a ruler is mentioned (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CASA ROSADA..- Abbott by Saladin Ahmed-9/8/21 -

3. The Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CABILDO - It Would Be Night in Caracas by Karina Sainz Borgo-7/3/21
OR
✱ Read a book tagged CHRISTIAN in its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL.

4. Recoleta
✱ Read a book where a museum is mentioned (share text) OR
✱ Read a book where the characters visit a graveyard OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in RECOLETA.- Pereira Declares: A Testimony by Antonio Tabucchi-8/10/21

5. Palermo
✱ Read a book where the characters do a fun activity (briefly share what they do) OR
✱ Read a book with a park or garden on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PALERMO.- Hotel Silence by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir-12/6/21

6. La Boca
✱ Read a book where the characters attend a sporting event (share event) OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in TANGO (share name)-Arun Mehra in A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth-.-9/17/21
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in LA BOCA-Hotel Silence by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir-12/6/21

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*****COMPLETED 9/11/22***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #872- Wanderlust

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Buenos Aires Spell Out
August 1 – 31, 2021

10 of 10 Complete

B- Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon-8/22/21
U- Up at the Villa by W. Somerset Maugham-1/4/22
E- The Engagement by Georges Simenon-8/27/21
N- Fear and Trembling by Amélie Nothomb-8/8/21
O- Hotel Silence by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir-12/6/21 -
S- That Was Then, This Is Now by S.E. Hinton -12/3/21

A- Autumn of the Phantoms by Yasmina Khadra-8/12/21
I- It Would Be Night in Caracas by Karina Sainz Borgo-7/3/21
R- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling-3/2/22-
E- Semiautomatic by Evie Shockley - 9/11/22
S-Waverley by Walter Scott -8/4/21-

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

Challenge #873- Wanderlust

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Landmarks of the World - Little Mermaid Statue
August 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
7/7

Tasks

1. Hans Christian Andersen
Mermaids have a rich history within popular folklore all around the world. The beloved Danish author of fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen, wrote what is probably the most famous mermaid story in 1836. His heroine (who is nameless) saves the life of a ship-wrecked prince and sets off on a perilous quest to win his love. The price she pays is dear: to become human she must give up her lovely voice as well as her mermaid’s tail. But if the prince should wed another, she will turn into foam on the waves and disappear forever. This original version is a melancholy story of longing and self-denial and ends tragically, unlike the Disney version created in 1989.

*Read a book tagged FAIRY TALE, FOLKLORE or RETELLING on its GR homepage -Folklore- Arabian Nights: More Marvels and Wonders of the Thousand and One Nights, Volume II of II by Jack D. Zipes-10/13/21
OR read a book with the word MERMAID found in its text (share text).

2. Statue is Commissioned
In 1909 the founder of Carlsberg Beer, Carl Jacobsen attended a ballet based on Andersen’s tale at the Royal Danish Theatre. He was so touched by the performance
that he commissioned Edvard Eriksen, a Danish sculptor to create a likeness of the story’s heroine, asking the ballerina, Ellen Price, to model for the statue. The sculptor created the bronze statue, which was unveiled on August 23, 1913. The statue's head
was modeled after Price, but the ballerina would not agree to model in the nude, so the sculptor's wife, Eline Eriksen, was used for the body.

*Read a book with a character named EDWARD OR read a book published in the month of AUGUST of any year (share publication date).- How to Fly in Ten Thousand Easy Lessons by Barbara Kingsolver-12/12/21-pub. 8/4/2020

3. Location and Details
Upon completion, the statue was gifted to the city of Copenhagen by Jacobsen. As part of the city’s initiative to decorate parks and public areas with classical and historic figures, the Little Mermaid was displayed on a rock by the shore of the Langelinie promenade in the old port district of Nyhavn. The bronze statue is 1.25 meters (4.1 ft) tall and weighs 175 kilograms (385 lbs). She sits and looks out over the water with a melancholic face, probably reminiscing her lost mermaid past.

*Read a book with a statue on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with TWO of the following numbers in the total page count: 1, 7, 5, 3, 8, 5 (share page count).- Pereira Declares: A Testimony by Antonio Tabucchi-8/10/21-136p.

4. Tourism
The Little Mermaid has become popular among tourists worldwide and is considered a must-see attraction for all who visit the Danish capital. In fact, to this day, she is the most famous tourist attraction in all of Denmark and also boasts being the most photographed statue in the world. The Little Mermaid is free to access by walking on Langelinie road along the sea. But if you want to learn more about the mermaid story, it is recommended that you join an informative canal boat tour.

*Read a book where tourism is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a popular book that has over 75,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell how many).-150,475 ratings-Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson-8/10/21-

5. Vandalism
It's sad to say that this wistful young lady has suffered a lot from vandals throughout the years. She has been beheaded several times, the first being in 1964 and again in 1998. She has had her arm sawed off and been drenched in several different colors of paint. In 2003 she was blown off her rock by powerful explosives, though she didn’t sustain much damage, and was returned to her perch after being rescued from the water. Copenhagen officials have considered moving the statue further out into the harbor to discourage vandalism and to prevent tourists from climbing onto it but no change of location has happened yet.

*Read a book where something was vandalized (tell us what and how) OR read a book that was published between 1964 and 2003 (share publication year).- Autumn of the Phantoms by Yasmina Khadra-8/12/21- pub. 2000-

6. Travel
This famous lady has actually traveled across the world. The Copenhagen City Council arranged to move the statue to Shanghai to be displayed at the Danish Pavilion for the duration of the Expo 2010 (6 months). This was the first time she had been "officially" moved from her perch since she was installed almost a century earlier. But the Little Mermaid had a reminder of home with her in Shanghai, for she was displayed in the center of a basin filled with water actually taken from Copenhagen Harbor. While she was gone, the heirs of the sculptor loaned their copy of the statue to the city for display.

*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EXPO (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in SHANGHAI.- Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon-8/22/21-

7. She Turns 100
In 2013, the Little Mermaid celebrated her 100th birthday and the world celebrated with her. The Langelinie promenade in Copenhagen was jam-packed with locals and tourists to commemorate her big day. But Copenhagen was not alone in the celebration. There were reports of Andersen’s heroine being honored in major cities such as Rome, Sydney, Paris, London, and Tokyo. The managing director of tourism in Copenhagen, was right in saying that, “The Little Mermaid may be a small artifact compared to other great historical monuments around the world, but she captures both history and fairy tale, which causes quite a stir outside of the borders of Denmark.”

*Read a book that takes place in one of the following cities: Copenhagen, Rome, Sydney, Paris, London or Tokyo (tell us where) -Paris- The Engagement by Georges Simenon-8/27/21 -
OR read a book where the MC celebrates their birthday in the story.

8. Optional Task
Hans Christian Andersen first published his story of the Little Mermaid in a collection of fairy tales. It included illustrations by Vilhelm Pedersen. Today you can find the story in many collections or as a stand alone in most libraries and with many online book sellers.

*Read the original story of The Little Mermaid written by Hans Christian Andersen.

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*****COMPLETED 5/26/22***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #874- Wanderlust

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Caves and Karst National Parks
August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021

Observer: Complete 10 tasks (2 tasks for each Park)
Guide: Complete all 15 tasks.
15/15

1. Australia: Mole Creek Karst National Park
✱ Read a book with a trail or stream on the cover (post cover) or read a book whose author’s first and last initial can be found in TASMANIA- Fear and Trembling by Amélie Nothomb-8/8/21
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter found in SOLOMON.-Manuel in My Sweet Orange Tree by José Mauro de Vasconcelos-8/29/21
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MOLE CREEK KARST NATIONAL PARK (THREE Word Minimum).- The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.-5/18/22

2. Malaysia: Gunung Mulu National Park
✱ Read a book with a wilderness scene on the cover (post cover) or read a book whose author’s first and last initial can be found in UNESCO.- The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane-5/25/22-
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter found in PINNACLES.-Edward in Waverley by Walter Scott -8/4/21
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GUNUNG MULU NATIONAL PARK (THREE Word Minimum).- God in Pink by Hasan Namir-12/8/21

3. Phillipines: Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park
✱ Read a book with cliffs or a beach on the cover (post cover) or read a book whose author’s first and last initial can be found in UNDERGROUND.- Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station by Dorothy Gilman 3/9/22-
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter found in RIVER.-Elena in Abbott by Saladin Ahmed-9/8/21
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PUERTO PRINCESA NATIONAL PARK (THREE Word Minimum).- -In the Orchard, the Swallows by Peter Hobbs-5/26/22-

4. Slovakia: Slovak Karst National Park
✱ Read a book with a plateau on the cover (post cover) or read a book whose author’s first and last initial can be found in BIOSPHERE.- That Was Then, This Is Now by S.E. Hinton -12/3/21-
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter found in DOMICA.-Marta in Pereira Declares: A Testimony by Antonio Tabucchi-8/10/21-1994
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SLOVAK KARST NATIONAL PARK (THREE Word Minimum).- The Trouser People: A Story of Burma in the Shadow of the Empire by Andrew Marshall-12/12/21-

5. USA: Mammoth Cave National Park
✱ Read a book with rolling hills or a cave on the cover (post cover) OR read a book whose author’s first and last initial can be found in KENTUCKY.- Dead Poets Society by N.H. Kleinbaum-1/6/22-
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter found in TOURS.-Rupa in A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth-.-9/17/21
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK (THREE Word Minimum).A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future by David Attenborough 12/1/21

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*****COMPLETED 12/8/21***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #875- Wanderlust

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Iconic Trail: Shikoku Pilgrimage
August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
10/10

1. Henro
✱ Read a book with a predominantly white cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a double 8 (intact) in the total page count or in the year of publication (share page number or year) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO.-Edward in Waverley by Walter Scott -8/4/21-

2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book tagged RELIGION on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KOYA-SAN .- Autumn of the Phantoms by Yasmina Khadra-8/12/21

3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read the first book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book set on an island (tell us where)-Honshu, Japan- Fear and Trembling by Amélie Nothomb-8/8/21
OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HOSSHIN.

4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book a book where an emperor or a ruler is mentioned (share text) OR
✱ Read a book with a staircase on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA.- Pereira Declares: A Testimony by Antonio Tabucchi-8/10/21-

5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read the second book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with a garden on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SHUGYO.- That Was Then, This Is Now by S.E. Hinton -12/3/21

6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book where the MC acts illogically (your interpretation; briefly share details) - the author describes several episodes about how her mental health leads to illogical decisions- Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson-8/10/21-
OR
✱ Read a book with the numbers 1 AND 0 in the total page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).

7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read the third book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book in which astrology is mentioned (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI.- David in A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future by David Attenborough 12/1/21

8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book where fire plays a fundamental role in at least one scene (tell us briefly how) OR
✱ Read a book set before the 18th century OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME (ignoring A, An or The).- The Engagement by Georges Simenon-8/27/21

9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read the fourth book in a series (tell us the series name) OR
✱ Read a book with a statue on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.-Noor in God in Pink by Hasan Namir-12/8/21

10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book where the MC completes a task they have set for them self (briefly share details ) OR
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KAGAWA.-Away with the Fairies by Kerry Greenwood-8/25/21 -

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 10/21/22***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #876- CCC- Gimme S'More!
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

GIMME S'MORE!, 8/1 - 8/31
150p. min
7/7 COMPLETE

1. Nobody is quite sure who first created S'more, but it is believed the recipe was created by the Campfire Girls or the Girl Scouts in or around 1927. The gooey treat didn’t gain mainstream popularity, though, until the late 1960s and early 1970s.
🔶 Read a book set in the 1960s or 1970s; tell us when OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in CAMPFIRE (a letter can only be used as many times as it appears in the phrase); post a link to the author's GR page- The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne-12/21/21

2. For the uninitiated, a s'more is made by layering a Graham cracker square, a hunk of chocolate, a toasted marshmallow, and another Graham cracker square. Some folks like to add a dollop of peanut butter or hazelnut spread to the tasty treat, but be sure to smoosh it all down to help the chocolate melt and to get a taste of marshmallow in every bite.
🔶 Read a book whose cover shows some kind of chocolate; post the cover OR a book to which you would like to add "a little something" to make it better; using spoiler tags, tell us what- I would have added something comprehensible and interesting since these stories were boring and stilted- Typical: Stories by Padgett Powell-10/18/21

3. S'more folklore suggests that s'mores got their name right by the campfire. After eating one, young kids chanted "gimme some more!" "Some more" quickly became s'more, and before long, s'mores became a campfire staple for everyone.
🔶 Read a book with a contraction in its title - -You’ve Got Murder by Donna Andrews-4/4/22-
OR a book with fire shown prominently on the cover; post the cover

4. The largest s’more, made at the Deer Run Camping Resort in Gardners, Pennsylvania (USA), in May 2014, weighed 267 pounds (121.11kg). Although traditionalists insist on toasting the marshmallow over a campfire, s'mores can be baked in an oven or even made in a microwave.
🔶 Read a book in which someone goes camping; tell us who-Harry Potter and the Weasley family camp out one night in Chapter 7 in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling- 10/21/22-
OR a book set in Pennsylvania; tell us where

5. Graham crackers were created in 1829 by evangelical minister Sylvester Graham (that's why "Graham" should always be capitalized), who believed in healthy eating. He also believed carnal desires were inspired by the rich, fatty goods Americans were consuming, so he thought his crackers would help curb physical arousal.
🔶 Read a book that features a religious leader; tell us who - an Imam is an MC in God in Pink by Hasan Namir-12/8/21
and their position OR a book with ROMANCE on its main GR page

6. Chocolate is made from cacao beans, grown mostly in West Africa on small, family-owned farms. A cacao tree takes 4-5 years to produce its first beans, and each tree produces about 2500 beans. It takes 400 beans to make one pound of chocolate, and 2-4 days to make a single-serving chocolate bar.
🔶 Read a book set in Africa; tell us which country OR a series book #2, 4 or 5; tell us the series name and the series position-#2 in the Beloved series- Jazz by Toni Morrison-1/3/22

7. Marshmallows owe their name to the marsh-mallow plant, a perennial flowering herb that grows in marshes, whose roots were used to make the sticky treat. Today's marshmallows are made from sugar, water and gelatin whipped to a squishy consistency, molded in cylindrical pieces of varying sizes (mini, regular and jumbo), then coated with cornstarch to prevent sticking. Today, Americans buy 90 million pounds of marshmallows every year, and it is estimated that more than 50% of them sold during the summer are toasted over a fire.
🔶 Read one of the 20 longest books on your to-read list; tell us how many pages - A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth-.-9/17/21-1474p.
OR a book set in the summer

Reserved

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

Challenge #877- CCC
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Fun Facts About...LICENSE PLATES!
Timeframe: 8/1/21 to 10/31/21

10/10

1. A vehicle registration plate is a metal or plastic plate attached to a motor vehicle or trailer for official identification purposes. All countries require registration plates for road vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Some also require them for other vehicles, such as bicycles, boats, or tractors. The registration identifier is numeric or alphanumeric and uniquely identifies the vehicle or vehicle owner.
🚜 Read a book with a rectangular shape on the cover (show us the cover) - or - a book whose title starts with a letter in PLATE (disregard A, An, The).- Pereira Declares: A Testimony by Antonio Tabucchi-8/10/21-

2. France was the first country to introduce the registration plate in 1893, followed by Germany in 1896. The Netherlands was the first country to introduce a national registration plate, called a driving permit, in 1898. Initially these plates were just sequentially numbered, starting at 1, but this was changed in 1906.
🚙 Read a book set in France, Germany, or the Netherlands (tell us where) - France- The Engagement by Georges Simenon-8/27/21
or - a book with at least two sequential numbers in the total number of pages (such as 412--1 and 2 are sequential).

3. In 1901, New York Governor Benjamin Odell Jr. began to require that vehicle owners register their cars with the state. All automobiles needed to have “the separate initials of the owner’s name placed upon the back thereof in a conspicuous place, the letters forming such initials to be at least three inches in height.” At that time owners were expected to create them on their own, meaning there was no standardization. Motorists commonly used metal, wood or leather. Some even painted letters directly onto the vehicle.
🚘 Read a book whose author uses initials instead of first and/or middle name - or - a book with a "3" in the original publication year (tell us the year),- A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth-.-9/17/21-pub. 5/1/93

4. Massachusetts became the first state to issue license plates to drivers in 1903. These cobalt blue plates were made of iron and covered with porcelain enamel. The very first plate featured just the number “1.” It was issued to Frederick Tudor, who worked for the highway commission. It remains an active registration by a member of his family.
1️⃣ Read a book with a blue cover (show us the cover) - Spring Garden by Tomoka Shibasaki- 12/1/21 -
or - a first-in-series book (tell us the series).

5. The earliest plates were made of porcelain baked onto iron or ceramic with no backing, which made them fragile and impractical. Few of these early plates survived. Later experimental materials include cardboard, leather, plastic, and, during wartime shortages, copper and pressed soybeans.
♳ Read a book with a car on the cover (no other vehicle, just a car - show us the cover) - or - a book set during World War I or World War II.- WWII- Zoot Suit by Luis Valdez- 12/29/21

6. Early 20th century plates varied in size and shape from one jurisdiction to the next. So if someone moved, new holes would need to be drilled into the automobile (often on the bumper) to support the new plate. Standardization of plates came in 1957 when automobile manufacturers came to agreement with governments and international standards organizations.
🚗 Read a book set in the early 20th century (1900 to 1950) - The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne-12/21/21-
or - a book in which someone moves to another home (tell us who).

7. In 1931 Pennsylvania became the first state to issue customized license plates, beginning what would grow into a popular trend. At the time, however, drivers could only add their initials to the plate.
🔘 Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CUSTOMIZED - Abbott by Saladin Ahmed-9/8/21
or - a book from a Listopia list that has the word "popular" or "can't wait" in its name (tell us the list name).

8. In 1971, 3M Company introduced High Intensity Grade Reflective Sheeting, and U.S. states began to require the new material be used in the production of license plates in order to improve visibility.
🏭 Read a book with the title in larger print than the author's name (show us the cover) -Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon-8/22/21-
or - a book with 3 M's in the title.

9. Until 1977, New Hampshire required all noncommercial vehicles to have license plates containing the state motto “Live Free or Die.” Resident George Maynard cut off the words “or Die,” believing they went against his religious beliefs. He was cited for violating the state law, fined, and after refusing to pay, jailed for 15 days. Maynard sued and the case eventually made its way to the Supreme Court. In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that New Hampshire could not require citizens to display the state motto, stating “New Hampshire’s statute in effect requires that appellees use their private property as a ‘mobile billboard’ for the State’s ideological message…The First Amendment protects the right of individuals to hold a point of view different from the majority, and to refuse to foster, in the way New Hampshire commands, an idea they find morally objectionable.”
👩‍⚖️ Read a book with a court case in the plot - The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope-10/29/21-
or - a book with a sign of some sort on the cover (show us the cover).

10. In 2000, a 1921 Alaska license plate sold for $60,000. To date, it is the country’s most expensive license plate. Its high value is because of its rarity as the plate is one of only four known to exist. Keep in mind that in the 1920's, Alaska was not even a U.S. state and remained mostly undeveloped, with little infrastructure, including roads. Navigating its terrain in an automobile was nearly impossible, so very few people owned one. Fewer cars meant fewer license plates.
🐻 Read a book set in Alaska - or - a book that you had a hard time finding (because of an old publication date or a long wait time at the library, etc.; tell us why it was difficult to find.)- Very long waiting list for this one-A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future by David Attenborough 12/1/21-

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 9/6/22***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #878- CCC
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OLYMPICS #23 : ATHLETICS | DECATHLON and HEPTATHLON, 8/1-8/31
150p. min
5/5 COMPLETE

1. In the Olympics, the decathlon is contested by male athletes, while the female athletes compete in the heptathlon. Both have their origins in the ancient pentathlon competitions held in ancient Greece.
👟 Read a book with only one man *or* only one woman (no other people for either option) shown prominently on the cover; post the cover = A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future by David Attenborough 12/1/21-
OR a book set in ancient times (before the year 1000); tell us when

2. The modern decathlon, a combined event consisting of ten track and field events, first appeared on the Olympic athletics program at the 1912 Games in Stockholm, when winner Jim Thorpe was declared "the greatest athlete in the world" by Sweden's King Gustav V.
👟 Read a book set in Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden or Denmark); tell us where OR a book with two of these numbers in its original year of publication : 1, 2, 9; tell us the year-2015-Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson-8/10/21-

3. Held over two consecutive days, the events that make up the decathlon are 100 meter run, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400 meter run, 110 meter hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw and 1500 meter run.
👟 Read a book with a major character who is a professional athlete; tell us who and the sport OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in LONGJUMP, SHOTPUT, HIGHJUMP, HURDLES, DISCUS, POLEVAULT *or* JAVELIN; post a link to the author's GR page- for Javelin- My Sweet Orange Tree by José Mauro de Vasconcelos-8/29/21

4. The heptathlon first appeared in the 1984 Summer Olympic games; previously, women competed in the pentathlon. There is a men's heptathlon, but it is not an Olympic event. Like the decathlon, the heptathlon competition is held on two consecutive days. The seven events that make up the Olympic heptathlon are 100 meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200 meter run, long jump, javelin throw and 800 meter run.
👟 Read book #7 from any series; tell us the series OR a book set in the summer (June, July or August); tell us when- A series of summers in New England depicted in The Summer Friend by Charles McGrath - 8/5/22

5. In recent years, some women's decathlon competitions have been conducted, consisting of the same events as the men's competition, but for now, the heptathlon remains the championship-level combined event for women.
👟 Read a book published less than six months before you read it; tell us when it was published- Playing with Myself by Randy Rainbow-9/6/22- -pub. 4/19/22
OR a book with an intact 10 in its total page count; tell us how many pages

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 7/22/23***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #879- CCC
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA - IDAHO
150.p. min.
Duration: Jul 01, 2021 - Aug 31, 2021
Completed: 10/10

1. Idaho became the 43rd state of the United States, when it joined the union on July 3, 1890. Idaho's capital city is Boise (pronounced boy-see). In the early 1860s, when the US Congress was considering organizing a new territory in the Rocky Mountains, lobbyist George M. Willing suggested the name Idaho, which he claimed was derived from the Shoshone language, meaning the "sun comes from the mountains" or "gem of the mountains". There is no record of the Shoshone word, but the name stuck. The state also produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones, which led to the state being nicknamed gem state.
✒ Read a book with a gem in its title -or- read a book where someone talks knowledgably about something they know nothing about (tell us how the book fits) -Jim Davenport is a Management Consultant....but although an expert...what he doesn't understand, is that he is actually a management tool...a way for management to blame consultants for layoffs, etc in Triggerfish Twist by Tim Dorsey-7/22/23
-or- read a book with a sunrise or sunset on the cover (post the cover).


2. Idaho borders the state of Montana to the east and northeast, Wyoming to the east, Nevada and Utah to the south, and Washington and Oregon to the west. To the north, it shares a small portion of the Canadian border with the province of British Columbia. With a population of approximately 1.8 million and an area of 83,570 square miles, Idaho is the 14th largest, the 13th least populous and the 7th least densely populated of the 50 U.S. states. Idaho forms a part of the Pacific Northwest, and is divided into two time-zones. The state's north is the relatively isolated Idaho Panhandle, which uses the Pacific Time Zone. The rest of the state uses the Mountain Time Zone.
✒ Read book #7, #13 or #14 on your TBR, sorted in random -or- read a book with a panhandle shaped object on the cover (post the cover, actual pan handle counts) -or- read a book in which the character travels across at least two time zones (tell us where they travel).- Author also the MC) travels 2 times zones from Texas to California in Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson-8/10/21-


3. A Late Upper Paleolithic site was identified at Cooper's Ferry in western Idaho near the town of Cottonwood by archaeologists in 2019. Based on evidence found at the site, people first lived in this area 15,300 to 16,600 years ago, predating the Beringia land bridge by about a thousand years. The discoverers, anthropology professor Loren Davis and colleagues, emphasized that they possess similarities with tools and artifacts discovered in Japan that date from 16,000 to 13,000 years ago. The discovery also showed that the first people might not have come to North America by land, as previously theorized. On the contrary, they probably came through the water, using a Pacific coastal road.
✒ Read a book in which a bridge or a ship is predominantly shown on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book whose main character is a teacher or professor -or- read a book whose location begins with a letter in BERINGIA (tell us where the book is set).-Australia- Away with the Fairies by Kerry Greenwood-8/25/21 -

4. Idaho's state flower is the Syringa, a shrub with clusters of white flowers; the state bird is the Mountain Bluebird; and the state tree is the Western White Pine. The state fruit is Wild Huckleberry, and the state gem is Star Garnet. Idaho's state motto is "Esto Perpetua" which means "It is perpetual". Idaho has 3,500 river miles, which is greater than any other state in the lower 48. Idaho's Shoshone Falls is called the Niagara of the West, and it surpasses the height of the Niagara Falls.
✒ Read a book with a fruit name in the title- Raisins and Almonds by Kerry Greenwood-7/11/21
-or- read a book with a one word title (all words count) -or- read a book with a star shape on the cover (post the cover)


5. The Appaloosa was the first horse breed to be acquired by the Nez Perce tribe around the 1700’s leading to the tribe developing into excellent horsemen and breeders. Settlers began to refer to their horses as “a Palouse horse” in reference to the Palouse River in north Central Idaho. The term evolved from that to “Palousey”, “Appalousey” and finally “Appaloosa”. An Appaloosa Horse Club was chartered in 1938 and has become one of the leading equine breed registries in the world. The Appaloosa was named Idaho’s state horse in 1975 because of its importance to Idaho history.
✒ Read a book with a horse on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book in which a main character is referred to by their nickname (tell us the name and the nickname) -or- read a book first published between 1938 and 1975 inclusive (tell us when it was published).- The Master Key by Masako Togawa- 7/14/21-pub. 1962

6. In 1939, Averell Harriman of the Union Pacific Railroad invited Ernest Hemingway and a few Hollywood celebrities to visit his brand new Sun Valley Lodge. They were offered free residence for an extended period of time as a way to promote the new resort. Hemingway had just broken up with Pauline Pfeifer, his second wife, and spent his time in Sun Valley hunting and fishing. He continued to visit often over the next few years. While in Sun Valley he worked on portions of For Whom the Bell Tolls, Islands in the Stream, The Garden of Eden and A Moveable Feast. After Castro came to power in Cuba in 1958, Hemingway purchased a house in Ketchum, where he remained until his suicide in 1961.
✒ Read a book that shares a major word with an Ernest Hemingway title (word should be at least 3 letters long, tell us the Hemingway title) -or- read a book set exclusively in a resort/hotel/B&B (tell us where it's set) - set in the title hotel in an unnamed country- Hotel Silence by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir-12/6/21
or- read a book that has a garden, a stream, a valley or an island on the cover (post the cover).

7. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is one of the national laboratories of the United States Department of Energy. While the laboratory does other research, historically it has been involved with nuclear research. Much of current knowledge about how nuclear reactors behave and misbehave was discovered there. Various organizations have built more than 50 reactors at what is commonly called "the Site", including the ones that gave the world its first usable amount of electricity from nuclear power and the power plant for the world's first nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus. Although many are now decommissioned, these facilities are the largest concentration of reactors in the world.
✒ Read a book with some sort of research conducted and explained (tell us how your book fits, use spoiler tags if necessary) -or- read a non fiction book tagged Science on the main GR page - A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future by David Attenborough 12/1/21
-or- read a book in whose cover shows either a real sea creature or an underwater vehicle (post the cover).

8. Idaho potatoes are potatoes grown in the state of Idaho. The name is trademarked by the Idaho Potato Commission (as is "Grown in Idaho") and is applied to the state's potatoes that are shipped all around the world. While the majority of Idaho's potato crop is russet, other varieties include red potatoes, fingerling, and Yukon Gold. The state harvests 13 billion pounds of potatoes annually. The Idaho Potato Museum is a museum dedicated to the crop located in Blackfoot, Idaho. The museum's Potato Station café only sells potato based items, including potato cupcakes and potato ice cream.
✒ Read a book with a root vegetable on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book whose title contains the name of a place (proper name only please) - A Summons to Memphis by Peter Taylor-7/17/21
-or- read a book in which recipes are provided but is not a cookbook.


9. It has become a tradition for women to throw their bras from the chair lift at a ski resort in McCall, Idaho, giving the Brundage Bra Tree its name. Rigby, Idaho is the childhood home of the inventor of the TV, Philo T. Farnsworth, and is self-proclaimed as the birthplace of television. The entire town of American Falls, Idaho was relocated in 1925 to make way for the American Falls dam. Soda Springs is home to the largest man-made geyser. The Boise State University Broncos play on the world’s only blue football field, known as The Smurf Turf. The Idaho State Penitentiary is rumored to be haunted, and was featured on the show “Ghost Adventures.” No ghosts were found.
✒ Read a horror book with a ghost(s) in it -or- read a book whose author's initials are in the word BRA --Afterlife with Archie, Vol. 1: Escape from Riverdale by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa-6/3/22
or- read a book that has a Smurf blue cover (post the cover).


10. In Idaho it’s illegal to fish while sitting on the back of a camel or a giraffe. In Pocatello, it’s against the law to be seen in person without a smile on your face. It is against the law to live in a dog kennel (or house) unless you're a dog. It is against the law in Idaho for a man to give his sweetheart a box of candy weighing more than 50 pounds. In Tamarack, it's illegal to buy onions after dark without a permit. In Idaho, cannibalism is illegal unless it is necessary to survive.
✒ Read a book with an unsmiling person on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book by an author who is in the "dog house" for whatever reason (tell us why you've put them there, and if they're allowed back after this read) - even though this book is on Boxall's 1001 List---it's awful...and I won't give the author another try- unusual for me- Typical: Stories by Padgett Powell-10/18/21
-or- read a book with candy on the cover (post the cover).

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 7/8/22***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #880- CCC
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FRIDA
150p. min.
Duration: Jul 01, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021
Completed: 18/18

1. Read a book whose author or main character is named Frida, Magdalena or Carmen (variations acceptable) -or- read a sad book (tell us why, avoid spoilers) - girl marries the wrong boy...made me sad- A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth-.-9/17/21
or- read a book whose cover is photographic (as opposed to painted, post cover).

2. Read a book in which a main character is close to their father -or- read a book in which the main character has a surprising hobby or job (tell us what, it could be because they're the wrong sex or in the wrong era) -the MC is a female detective in very macho Uruguay!- Crocodile Tears by Mercedes Rosende-7/23/21
-or- read a book in which a character has a disability (tell us whom)

3. Read a book in which an accident occurs -or- read a book in which the main character is a doctor or a healer (no other medical profession) -or- read a book whose cover shows a mode of public transportation (bus, train, plane, ships all count, no cars please, unless they're explicitly labeled taxi).- The Seven Wonders by Steven Saylor 7/10/22-

4. Read a book in which a teenager has a paying job -or- read a book whose cover contains a reflection (post the cover) -or- read an autobiography.- A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future by David Attenborough 12/1/21-

5. Read a book in which there is a May-December romance -or- read a book whose title contains opposite words -or- read a book that is either between 150-200p. - My Tender Matador by Pedro Lemebel 7/9/21 -176p.
(dove) or that is greater than 500p. (elephant).

6. Read a book whose cover shows a headdress or jewelry (post the cover) -or- read a book in which all the words in the title begin with a letter in ISTHMUSTEHUANTEPEC (all words count, 3 words minimum) -A Summons to Memphis by Peter Taylor-7/17/21
or- read a book in which the main character works with cloth in any way (let us know how).

7. Read a book in which a character suffers miscarriage during the course of the book -or- read a book whose cover shows a sharp item that can draw blood (post the cover) -or- read a book with a religious main character.-an Imam in God in Pink by Hasan Namir-12/8/21-

8. Read a book whose cover shows a bridge (post the cover) -or- read a book in which adultery plays an important part - Circe and Odysseus are adulterers in Circe by Madeline Miller-7/9/22
or- read a book which name drops several artists or writers (let us know who is mentioned!)

9. Read a book in which a character is an activist (tell us which cause) -or- read a book in which there are children that the main character is close to -Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson-8/10/21-
or- read a book set in Russia or with Russian characters.

10. Read a book whose title contains any word from one of Kahlo's paintings (ignore the, and, and of. Tell us which painting) -or- read a book that you bought -or- read a book from an author mentioned in the list, Best Surrealist Books (let us know which book of theirs is on the list, and in which position).- Jazz by Toni Morrison-1/3/22- Beloved is on the list

11. Read a book in which there is a condescending character -or- read a book in which a character commits suicide -or- read a book whose cover is predominantly red or yellow (post the cover).- The Master Key by Masako Togawa- 7/14/21-

12. Read a book in which a misunderstanding plays a part in the plot- My Tender Matador by Pedro Lemebel 7/9/21
-or- read a book that was or is controversial for any reason (tell us what) -or- read a book whose cover shows skulls, toys or a beautiful dress (post the cover).

13. Read a book in which exes are on friendly terms with each other -or- read a book set during WWII -or- read a book whose cover is predominantly blue (post the cover).- Spring Garden by Tomoka Shibasaki- 12/1/21-

14. Read a book in which the main character is suspected for a crime they didn't commit -The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope-10/29/21-
or- read a book whose cover shows alcohol (post the cover) -or- read a book set in California.

15. Read a book whose title, author or cover contains a flower (post the cover if cover option is chosen) -or- read a book which is part of a high school reading list for your area (if you don't find one, you may choose a book from this list)- The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan-7/2/21
-or- read a book which is part of a duology (let us know which).

16. Read a book whose main character is a first responder (tell us which profession) -or- read a book which has been discussed in blogs and newspapers for whatever reason -or- read the last book written by an author who has died.- My Sweet Orange Tree by José Mauro de Vasconcelos-8/29/21

17. Read a book in which a death occurs -Away with the Fairies by Kerry Greenwood-8/25/21
or- read a book that has an angel in it -or- read a book with the numbers 4 or 7 in the year of first publication (tell us when).

18. Read a book about a famous personality (real life or fictional) -or- read a book which has more than 1,000,000 ratings on GR (tell us the number) -or- read a book that is marked LGBT on its main page.- Here the Whole Time by Vitor Martins-12/25/21

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*****COMPLETED 12/29/21***** UNTIMELY
Challenge #881- ACATT

Obscure Holiday Monthly Challenge – September 2021
Dates: 09/01/21 - 09/30/21

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Obscure Holiday Monthly Challenge – September 2021
Dates: 09/01/21 - 09/30/21

Celebrate these holidays this month with a reading challenge to fit. Remember, whether these holidays are for real isn't the point... reading a book to fit a wacky task is!

No page minimums! Just have FUN!

Food
Pack on the Calories Month!

♦️ Read a book where a character eats one of the following foods.
✔Bacon- p.145- Martin Chuzzlewit- several characters sit down together for dinner including Mr. Pecksniff- "...boiled beef, roast veal, bacon, pies and abundance of such heavy vegetables as are favourably known by housekeepers..." - Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens-11/26/21-
Salami
Cheese Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Guacamole
Dumpling
Corned Beef Hash

Beverage
♦️ Read a book where someone drinks one of the following beverages.
Chocolate Milkshake
Chai Day
✔Beer-p.181-Typical: Stories by Padgett Powell-10/18/21
-"...burned them and drank beer and thought the rest of his novel..." 10/18/21
✔Coffee-p.549- The Last Chronicle of Barset-"The eggs were eaten and the coffee was drunk..." 10/18/21

Location
♦️ Read a book that takes place in one of the following US States.
New Hampshire
California- Zoot Suit by Luis Valdez- 12/29/21
Virginia
New York
North Carolina

Action
️♦️ Read a book where a character is late for something.-p.104- That Was Then, This Is Now by S.E. Hinton-12/3/21-Bryon is late bringing Cathy home because they stayed out looking for her brother.

BONUS

♦️ Read two books that are the exact same page length.

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Challenge #882- ACATT

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Aesop Fable Word Search -September 2021
Dates: 09/01/21 - 09/30/21


I have always loved Aesop. For these monthly challenges, we are going to hunt for both the creatures of the fable, as well as the morals of the story, leaving out all the wee words like the, and, you, of, for, etc. We will start with the most well-known, and then dive into those less familiar, including those that maybe are too dark for children’s reading!

The Hare & the Tortoise
The race is not always to the swift.
Slow and steady wins the race.

The Fox & the Grapes
The grapes of disappointment are always sour.
There are many who pretend to despise and belittle that which is beyond their reach.

The Lion & the Mouse
A kindness is never wasted.
Small causes may produce great results.

The Dog & His Reflection
It is very foolish to be greedy.
If you covet all, you may lose all.

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The Challenge: Below is a list of 35 words to find within the text of a book. For each word found, you will need to provide the book title, the page or location number, the sentence containing the word, and the date you finished reading your book.

- There is no limit to the number of words found per book. (No, you don’t have to read 35 books this month, although I know there are many of you who could!)
- No page minimum.
- Words must match exactly. No substitutions, please.

all
always
belittle
beyond
causes
covet
despise
disappointment
dog
foolish
fox
grapes
great
greedy
hare
kindness
lion
lose
mouse
never
pretend
produce
race
reach
reflection
results
slow
small
sour
steady
swift
tortoise
very
wasted
wins

CHALLENGE #883- MY WORDS # 94

ACUTE; AREA; AXIS; BASE; CONE; CONGRUENT; COSINE; CUBE; DIAMETER; ELLIPTIC; FACT; FIGURE; FORMULA; HYPOTENUSE; LINEAR; PENTAGON; PLANE; PRISM; PROOF; RADIUS; RECTANGLE; SIDES; SOLIDS; SPHERE; THEOREM; TRIANGLE

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*****COMPLETED 1/3/22***** UNTIMELY

CHALLENGE #884-WRC

SEPTEMBER 2021 FEATURED AUTHOR : ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH

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SEPTEMBER 2021 FEATURED AUTHOR : ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH
DATE: 9/1/21 - 9/30/21
4/4

TASKS:
#1. Alexander McCall Smith is a British author who was raised in Zimbabwe.
* Read a book set in the U.K - The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope-10/29/21-
OR
* Read a book set in Africa.

#2. McCall Smith has written a huge number of books, many of them in long running series. The most well known is probably The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
* Read a book from a series- Jazz by Toni Morrison-1/3/22
OR
* Read a book which features a female detective.

#3. McCall Smith writes across several genres but his books usually contain mysteries and often tend towards being cosies.
* Read a mystery - The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne-12/21/21-
OR
* Read a cosy mystery

#4. McCall Smith's first book was a children's book called The White Hippo, published in 1980. He published a whole series of children's books before finding fame with the number one ladies' detective in 1998.
* Read a book by a new to you author- Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie-12/16/21
OR
* read a book with an animal on the cover.

BONUS: Read a book by Alexander McCall Smith

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*****COMPLETED 9/16/22***** UNTIMELY

CHALLENGE #885-WRC
125p. min.
HELLO FALL/AUTUMN/SPRING 2021
Date: 09/1/21 - 11/30/21
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HELLO FALL/AUTUMN/SPRING 2021
Date: 09/1/21 - 11/30/21
20/20

Time to pull out all things pumpkin! Fall is almost here!! Below is a list of some things you might encounter during the fall months. The challenge is to complete as many as you can by the end of the challenge.

There are five ways to complete an item, and these can be mixed/matched; however, you must read a minimum of 15 books in order to complete the challenge. A book may only be used one time.

Ways to Complete an Item:
(1) Title:
The first letter of each title word found in the item; no word count limit, but all words count.

(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 or phrase can be found in the text of the book. Please provide page/location number, and sentence containing the word or phase. Word/phrase must be exact - no substitutions.

(5) Spell Out:
Spell out the item by using the first letter of a book title or the first letter of the author's first or last name. Please Note: If choosing this option to complete your challenge, you must spell out enough words to cover the 15 book minimum. For example: You could not simply spell out FALL, as it only represents four letters. You would need to spell out additional words to reach the 15 book minimum.

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Challenge Rules:
The page limit requirement is 125 pages unless otherwise specified; however, participants are welcome to combine smaller books to reach the page limit. All books are allowed (children's, manga, graphic novels, audio, ebook, etc). Re-reads are fine - just be sure to re-read the entire book.

Challenge Updates:
You are welcome to post updates while working your way through the challenge, but it is not required.

Completed Challenges:
When you have completed the challenge, please copy and paste your entire challenge in a new message, letting us know it is completed. A completed challenge should include: a link to the book title, the author's name, and the date you finished reading the book.

Notes on how to post book title and author links can be found here.
WRC's General Challenge Rules and Guidelines can be found here.

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LIST OF ITEMS:
*****1. Apples-Text-p.102-In Dubious Battle-"...and put his apples in my hand." 9/16/22
*****2. Autumn-Author- The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne-12/21/21
*****3. Bees-Text- p.23- A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future-"...and domesticated animals such as donkeys, chickens, llamas and bees." 11/28/21
*****4. Birds-Text-p.383- Arabian Nights: More Marvels and Wonders of the Thousand and One Nights, Volume II of II by Jack D. Zipes-"Even the birds stopped in their flight..." 10/13/21
*****5. Blossom-text-p.79-Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station-"It looks good- ideas begin to blossom." 1/22/22
*****6. Bonfire-Text-p.192-Clea-"And we took them out into the yard and made a bonfire of them in the snow." 3/6/22
*****7. Camping-Author- The Trouser People: A Story of Burma in the Shadow of the Empire by Andrew Marshall-12/12/21
*****8. Cranberry- Author- -They Do It with Mirrors by Agatha Christie-5/27/22-
*****9. Daffodils-Text-p.23-Dead Poets Society-"Most of those gentlemen are fertilizing daffodils now!" 1/5/22
*****10. Football- Author- Hotel Silence by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir-12/6/21
*****11. Halloween-text-p.66- Greenwich Killing Time-"The flesh was slowly beginning to materialize around the grinning Halloween skeleton." 4/28/22
*****12. Hayfever-Title- Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie-12/16/21
*****13. Hiking-Author- Fire in the Blood by Irène Némirovsky-5/21/22
*****14. New Growth-Title- The Godfather by Mario Puzo-3/1/22-
*****15. Pumpkin Patch-Author- God in Pink by Hasan Namir-12/8/21
*****16. Scarecrow-Text-p.155-Typical: Stories-"...as if he's an incomplete scarecrow." 10/18/21
*****17. Seedlings-Text-p.853-A Suitable Boy-"...to part with some of their superfluous seedlings." 9/5/21
*****18. Thanksgiving - TEXT-p.404-Martin Chuzzlewit-"as in a devout thanksgiving that she looked so well." 11/7/21
*****19. Tulips- Author- Spring Garden by Tomoka Shibasaki- 12/1/21-
*****20. Verdant-Author-The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope-10/29/21-

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

CHALLENGE #886-WRC
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Tour of Historic Mexico Challenge
Begins: 01Sep21 / Ends: 31Aug22
125P. MIN

20/20 tasks completed

HISTORIC CENTER OF MEXICO CITY

Mexico City
• Read a book set in Mexico /or/
• Read a book set in a capital city (tell the city and the country it is the capital of) /or/- London, UK- Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens-11/26/21
• Read the oldest book on your TBR (based on original publication date)-

The Historic Center of the city
• Read a book whose title begins with a letter in HISTORIC CENTER (Ignore A, An, The) /or/- Typical: Stories by Padgett Powell-10/18/21
• Read a book by an author whose initials are TM or MT /or/
• Read a book with a scene that takes place underground

Chapultepec Park
• Read a book where the characters visit a park (quote the passage)- p.27- Swimming in the Dark-"...as I walked toward Staromiejski Park, the one near the river. It was the park where everyone knew the 'inverts' went." 10/22/22
/or/
• Read a book where the characters visit a museum (quote the passage) /or/
• Read a book with a castle on the COVER (post the cover)


XOCHIMILCO

Xochimilco is one of 16 boroughs of Mexico City
• Read a book first published in a year with both a 1 and a 6 (e.g. 1960 or 2016) /or/- pub. -1867- The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope-10/29/21-
• Read a standalone book /or/
• Read a book with an ‘X’ in the title or author name

Best known for its canals
• Read a book with a boat on the cover (NOT a ship). (Post the cover) /or/
• Read a book with a lake or river on the cover. (Post the cover) /or/
• Read a book by an author whose FIRST name begins with a letter in LAKES /or/ whose LAST name begins with a letter in CANALS (specify which you are using)- Abbott by Saladin Ahmed-9/8/21


TEOTIHUACAN

Mesoamerican pyramids
• Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in AZTEC (ignore: A, An, The) /or/
• Read a book whose total pages range from 200 to 750 (inclusive) /or/-320p.- The Trouser People: A Story of Burma in the Shadow of the Empire by Andrew Marshall-12/12/21-
• Read a book with a main page genre of MYTHOLOGY

Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon
• Read series book # 1 or # 7 /or/- series#1- Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico- 8/2/22-
• Read a book with sun or moon on the COVER (post the cover) /or/
• Read a book by an author whose initials are in QUETZALCOATL (all initials count)

Complex, multi-family residential compounds
• Read a book with characters who live in a multi-family setting (apartment building, condominium, retirement community) – explain how your book fits / or/- MCs live in a complex- Spring Garden by Tomoka Shibasaki- 12/1/21
• Read a book with a tool on the COVER (post the cover) /or/
• Read a book with a paved road on the COVER (post the cover)



BASILICA of OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Roman Catholic church, basilica, and National shrine of Mexico
• Read a book with a church on the cover /or/
• Read a book with total pages or original publication date which include “12” intact (e.g.: 212 pg or 2012 /or/
• Read a book where the 1st letter of each title word can be found in BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE- A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth-.-9/17/21-

Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin
• Read a book with a main character who is an indigenous person - title character is indigenous in The Adventures of China Iron by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara-7/19/22-
/or/
• Read a book with a character who is a “Saint” (explain how your book fits) /or/
• Read a book where the 1st letter of each title word can be found in JUAN DIEGO CUAUHTLATOATZIN

The Guadalupe narrative
• Read a book that has been translated (list original language and translated language); you may read in any language /or/- Arabic to English- Arabian Nights: More Marvels and Wonders of the Thousand and One Nights, Volume II of II by Jack D. Zipes-10/13/21
• Read a book by an author who First and Last initials are in FRANCISCAN /or/
• Read a book where the 1st letter of each title word can be found in THE GUADALUPE NARRATIVE


PUEBLA

Colonial-era planned city
• Read a book whose total pages includes TWO of 1 5 3 1 /or/- 159p.- That Was Then, This Is Now by S.E. Hinton -12/3/21
• Read a book with a snake on the COVER (post the cover) /or/
• Read a series book # 4

The Biblioteca Palafoxiana (Palafoxiana Library)
• Read a book with books (at least three) on the COVER (post the cover) /or/
• Read a book with 5,000 or more ratings on GoodReads (tell us how many) /or/-16,777 ratings- A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future by David Attenborough 12/1/21
• Read a book where the 1st letter of each title word is found in BIBLIOTECA PALAFOXIANA (3-word minimum)

Battle of Puebla on 05May1862 (Cinco de Mayo)
• Read a book with main page genre WAR /or/- Hotel Silence by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir-12/6/21
• Read a book with a French character, or set in France /or/
• Read a book First published in May (any year)


GUADALAJARA

Major center for technology, finance, science, innovation, education, business and culture.
• Read a nonfiction book with a main page genre of : BUSINESS, EDUCATION or SCIENCE /or/
• Read a book set in a location that begins with a letter in GUADALAJARA (tell us where) - Alexandria, Egypt- -Clea by Lawrence Durrell 3/8/22-
• Read a book whose total page count is made of numbers found in : 5,258,642 (digits can be used only so often as they appear in the target number)

Numerous festivals
• Read a book that has been made into a movie (Tell the movie title if it differs from the book) /or/
• Read a book with a doll on the COVER (post the cover) /or/- Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denimby David Sedaris-1/7/22-
• Read a book in which a character rides a horse (quote the text)


SAN MIGUEL de ALLENDE

Town attracts foreign retirees, artists, writers and tourists.
• Read a book with a main character who is an artist or writer /or/
• Read a book with a ghost in the story /or/- The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald12/23/21
• Read a book with a speaking character who is retired.


Two thousand doors
• Read a book with a door on the COVER (post the cover) /or/
• Read a book with a predominantly Yellow or Orange COVER (post the cover) /or/- Dead Poets Society by N.H. Kleinbaum-1/6/22-
• Read a book with a garden on the COVER (post the cover)


MICHOACAN

Its capital is Morelia
• Read a book with a candle on the COVER (post the cover) /or/
• Read a book with a PINK cover (post the cover) /or/
• Read a book with a main character or author named Jose (Joseph) or Maria (Mary).- Joe in Jazz by Toni Morrison-1/3/22

The natural history of the area is vibrant and diverse.
• Read a book in which a volcano is mentioned (quote the passage) /or/
• Read a book with a butterfly on the COVER (Bonus if it’s a Monarch) (post the cover) /or/
• Read a book by an author whose first and last initials are in SIERRA MADRE DEL SUR- The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne-12/21/21-

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