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CHALLENGE #922- CCC
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

WINTER 2021 SCAVENGER CHALLENGE
150p. min.

Duration: Dec 21, 2021 - Mar 20, 2022
Completed: 0/16+ (Complete at 16...but can continue afterwards)

1. The Bird Tribunal , Agnes Ravatn: Read a book with a boat on the cover (post the cover).

2. Dark Pines, Will Dean: Read a book that has a character with some sort of physical impairment (tell us who they are and how they are affected).

3. Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, Olga Tokarczuk: Read a book with a protagonist who has a dog (tell us the name of the dog).

4. A Fatal Grace, Louise Penny: Read a book set in Canada.

5. The Girl in the Ice, Robert Bryndza: Read a book with eye(s) prominently displayed on the cover (post the cover).

6. The Hunting Party, Lucy Foley: Read a book in which a reunion of some sort occurs (tell us how the book fits).

7. The Ice Beneath Her, Camilla Grebe: Read a book whose main character is wealthy.

8. The Ice Princess, Camilla Lackberg: Read a book with an author protagonist.

9. In the Bleak Midwinter, Julia Spencer-Fleming: Read a book whose main character works in a religious institution (tell us where they work and what they are).

10. Iron Lake, William Kent Krueger: Read a book whose title contains only words that are exactly 4-letters long (2 word minimum, all words count).

11. Murder on the Orient Express, Agatha Christie: Read a classic.

12. The Nameless Ones, John Connolly: Read a book from a long running series that is not #1 (long running series must have >15 published books, tell us the series, the number of published books and the position of your book).

13. New England White, Stephen L. Carter: Read a book whose author is African-American (provide a link to the author's page).

14. The Nightingale Before Christmas, Donna Andrews: Read a Christmas cozy mystery.

15. One by One, Ruth Ware: Read a book with a cardinal number in a title.

16. Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen, Vicki Delany: Read a book whose title is a pun.

17. The Shining, Stephen King: Read a book with a large building or an axe shown on the cover (post the cover).

18. Shiver, Allie Reynolds: Read a book with a one word title.

19. Smilla's Sense of Snow, Peter Hoeg: Read a book that has been made into a movie (tell us the name of the movie if different from the book title).

20. The Snow Child, Eowyn Ivey: Read a retelling of a book or a fairy tale (tell us the original if not obvious).

21. The Snowman, Jo Nesbo: Read a book with a prominent pink cover (post the cover).

22. The Snow Was Dirty, Georges Simenon: Read a translated book (tell us the source language and the language of your book if not English).

23. The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, John Le Carre: Read a book marked Spy Thriller or Espionage on its main GR page.

24. Strange Shores, Arnaldur Indridason: Read a book whose author's first and last initials are vowels (ignore middle initial).

25. The Tenderness of Wolves, Stef Penney: Read a historical mystery.

26. Three Hours, Rosamund Lupton: Read a book set mostly in a school.

27. Twelve Slays of Christmas, Jacqueline Frost: Read a book with a Christmas tree on the cover (tree has to be decorated for Christmas, post the cover).

28. Whiteout, Ragnar Jonasson: Read a book with a main character whose first name is 3 letters long (tell us the name).

29. Winterkill, C. J. Box: Read a book whose author uses initials in the place of a first name.

30. The Winter People, Jennifer McMahon: Read a book whose author's last name starts with a Mc or a Mac.

National Dishes totals

Argentina-
Colombia-
El Salvador (1)
Eritrea
Ethiopia
France-
---French Regions-
-----Grand Est-
Georgia-
Japan (1)
Indonesia-
Israel-
Italy (1)
Lebanon-
Malaysia-
Mexico (1)
---Mexican States:
-----Baja California Sur
-----Jalisco-
-----Mexico City -
-----Oaxaca
-----Puebla
-----Sinaloa
-----Zacatecas
Mongolia
Mozambique (4)
Netherlands
New Zealand
Peru-
Portugal-
Russia-
Serbia-
South Korea
Spain-
Taiwan-
Thailand-
Vietnam (2)
United Kingdom
---UK Regions-
-----Northern Ireland- Dulce
USA-
---USA States:
-----New York
-----Tennessee
-----Utah

CHALLENGE #923- CCC
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

2022 A – Z AUTHORS

DURATION: January 1 - December 31, 2022
150p. min.

Once again this year, we’re challenging you to read at least one book by an author whose LAST name begins with each letter of the alphabet. If you have trouble finding authors whose last names begin with Q, U, X, Y and Z, you may use the author’s first name OR a name in which the letter appears – for example: Brian Jacques could be used for either Q or U. However, we’re asking that you NOT use this option until the last two months of the challenge, or until you have completed all but these letters. Please TRY to find a name beginning with the appropriate letter. If you use this option "early," your book/s will NOT count!

CHALLENGE RULES

See this thread for more detailed rules for all CCC challenges.

♣ If you want to participate in this challenge, please sign up by posting at least a partial list of the challenge requirements. This gives us a post to link you to, which you can use to update your books as the challenge progresses.

♣ For each book you read, please indicate the title, the author and the date you finished reading it. Since this challenge's focus is authors, you must use author links on all letters.

♣ Unless otherwise noted, books must be at least 150 pages long. (See the link above for rules regarding graphic novels.) Books may only be used for one task in this challenge, but cross-challenge posting is encouraged :) Re-reads are allowed, as long as you read the entire book. You must read at least half of the book AFTER the challenge begins in order to count it for this challenge.

♣ Books may only be used for one task in this challenge, but cross-challenge posting is encouraged!

♣ If you choose any of the spelling options, you may use the first letter of the first word in the book’s title (excluding A, An and The) or the author’s first or last initial (middle names or initials can NOT be used).

♣ If you want the challenge moderator to check your progress as you make updates, please copy/paste your update into a new message . We don't have time to scroll back through the entire thread looking for "message #15," or to follow links back to an original post.

♣ When you complete the challenge, please post your entire list as a new message to make it easier for everyone to see what you've read. If you don't repost your list, you won't be included in the list of those who have completed the challenge.

*If you don’t know how to post a link to the book title or cover, see the instructions here: Link Instructions

Standard CCC Spelling Rules:

Book Titles - "A," "an," and "the" should be disregarded if they start the book's title. If reading a book written in another language (besides English), the corresponding articles equivalent to "a," "an," and "the" should be disregarded.
Author Names - The author's first or last initial may be used; middle initials may not.
In the case of a hyphenated first or last name (i.e. Sarah-Kate Lynch, Kate E. Dyer-Seeley), the first letter of the hyphenated name may be used (not the second initial directly following the hyphen).
If an author uses what appears to be "two last names" (usually a female author using her maiden name and then her married last name; i.e. Kathy Hogan Trocheck), the last initial of the two names counts since the maiden name is now serving in the place of a "middle" name.

2022 A – Z AUTHORS


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G
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I
J
K
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M
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*****COMPLETED 12/7/23***** UNTIMELY

CHALLENGE #924- CCC
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


2022 A – Z BOOK TITLES
150p. min.
DURATION: January 1 - December 31, 2022

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Once again this year, we’re challenging you to read at least one book whose title begins with each letter of the alphabet. Only the first word of the title counts, but A, An and The DO NOT count.

If you have trouble finding titles beginning with Q, X and Z, you may use a title in which the letter appears – for example: The Red Queen for Q.

However, you may NOT use this option until the last two months of the challenge, or until you have completed all but these letters. You cannot "bank" a book read earlier in the year to fill in these spots; only books read in the last two months of the challenge, or after you've filled in all the other letters, can be counted. If you use this option "early," your book/s will NOT count!

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CHALLENGE RULES :
See this thread for more detailed rules for all CCC challenges.

♦ If you want to participate in this challenge, please sign up by posting at least a partial list of the challenge requirements. This gives us a post to link you to, which you can use to update your books as the challenge progresses.

♦ Unless otherwise noted, books must be at least 150 pages long. (See the link above for rules regarding graphic novels.) Books may only be used for one task in this challenge, but cross-challenge posting is encouraged :) Re-reads are allowed, as long as you read the entire book. You must read at least 80 pages of the book AFTER the challenge begins in order to count it for CCC challenges. If you listen to an audiobook, please be sure that the link you post indicates a page count for the book, even if that means linking to an edition different from the one you listened to.

♦ For each book you read, please post a link to the title, and indicate the author and the date you finished reading it. If you don’t know how to post a link to the book title, see the instructions here: Add a link to the book title

♦ For those who read books whose title is in a language other than English : For spelling challenges and tasks asking for a title beginning with a specific letter, please remember that words representing articles cannot be used in this challenge. If you're unsure about your book title, post in the challenge thread and the mod will get back to you about it ASAP.

♦ When you complete the challenge, please copy and paste your entire list as a new message at the end of the challenge thread. If you do this while you still have the Edit window open, it will copy all of your links and formatting. If you don’t repost your list, with appropriate links, your name will not be added to the list of those who have completed the challenge. Please do NOT simply post a link back to your original post.

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A - Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton-3/2/22
B - Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Family Business by David F. Walker-3/1/22
C --Clea by Lawrence Durrell 3/8/22-
D - Dead Poets Society by N.H. Kleinbaum-1/6/22
E - An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten- 11/2/22
F --Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg 3/20/22
G - The Godfather by Mario Puzo-3/1/22
H - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling-3/2/22
I - I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf by Grant Snider-3/1/22
J - The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey by Salman Rushdie -8/14/22-
K --Kid Lobotomy, Vol. 1: A Lad Insane by Peter Milligan-6/1/22-
L - Leave a Message for Willie by Marcia Muller-7/12/22
M - Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia-3/19/22 -
N - National Geographic Photo Ark Insects: Butterflies, Bees, and Kindred Creatures by Joel Sartore-10/5/2023
O - The One Hundred Nights of Hero by Isabel Greenberg-6/5/22
P --Pouliuli by Albert Wendt-7/21/22-
Q - Queen of the Flowers by Kerry Greenwood-12/7/23
R - The Reader on the 6.27 by Jean-Paul Didierlaurent-8/17/22
S --The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming-3/2/22
T --They Do It with Mirrors by Agatha Christie-5/27/22
U - Up at the Villa by W. Somerset Maugham-1/4/22
V - The Vicomte de Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas-4/18/22
W - -When the Ground Is Hard by Malla Nunn-4/10/22
X - -Mrs. Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha by Dorothy Gilman-3/19/23
Y -You’ve Got Murder by Donna Andrews-4/4/22
Z Zazie in the Metro by Raymond Queneau- 7/25/22-

National Dishes Details:
Total Dishes=175
Total Countries=37
Total Regions=20

Argentina- (1)-Empanadas
Brazil-(5) caipirinha; Pastel de Floripa; Cheese bread; Moqueca; Acai
China- (3)-Fried Rice; Spring Rolls; Pork Dumplings
---Chinese Regions-(2)
-----Macao- (1)Pasteles de Nata.
-----Szechuan Province- (2)Szechuan Noodles; Szechuan Grilled Pork buns
Colombia- (3)-Ajiaco soup; Bandeja Paisa; Cheese arepas
El Salvador (1)- pupusas
Eritrea-(1)- Injera
Ethiopia- (7)-Doro Wat; Injera; Tibs; St. George's Beer; Yebeg Siga Wot; St. John's beer
France- (5)-Coq au Vin; French Onion Soup; Profiteroles; Creme Brulee; Crepes
---French Regions
-----Bourgogne-(2)- Escargots de Bourgogne; Boeuf Borguignon
-----Grand Est- (1)-Pain d'Espies
Georgia- (1)-Khachapur
Iran- (6)- Chicken Koobideh; Fesenjan; Sangak; Kookoosabzi; Faloodeh; Persian Ice cream
India- (4)-Chana Choor; Vada Pav; Dahi Puri; Daal Lentil Halwa
Israel- (1)-bourekas
Indonesia- (2)-Nasi Goreng; Chicken Satay
Italy (5)-pizza; manicotti; Penne with spinach; Tiramisu; gelato
Japan (7)-sushi; Japanese curry; chicken teriyaki; Miso soup; Asahi beer; Matcha green tea ice cream, mochi;
Kenya- (5)-Ugali; Nyama Choma; sukuma wiki; chapati; samosas
Lebanon- (5)-Falafel, baba ghanouj, hummus with shwarma, tabbouleh, flat bread.
Malaysia- (1)-Satay
Mexico- (18) tacos; volcanes; chilaquiles; Modelo beer; Pan de Muerto (pastry); Camarones al Merequetengue; Campechana; Flautas; Pastry- Concha; pastry- Palmier; Entomadas ; Torta; Pacifico Beer; Victoria Beer; Churros; Tejuino; Margarita
---Mexican States
-----Baja California Sur- (1)-Stuffed Clams
-----Jalisco- (4)-Birria; Dessert-Jericalla; Tequila; tortas ahogadas.
-----Mexico City-(1)- Tacos al Pastor
-----Nayarit- (3)-Ceviche; Pescado zarandeado; Huichol salsa
-----Oaxaca- (16)-Black mole; Chapulines (grasshoppers); Mezcal; Tlayudas; Molletes; Oaxaca Cheese; Chocolate; Pan de Yama; Pan de Casa; Mole Coloradito; Mole Rojo; Tamales Oaxaquenos; Mole Amarillo; Mole Chichilo; Mole Manchmantel; Huitlacoche (corn fungus)
-----Puebla-(3)-Memelas; Chile Relleno; Tacos de Arabes
-----Sinaloa- (3)-Ceviche; Coricos; Aguachile
-----Zacatecas- (1)-Pork Enchiladas
Mozambique (4) - Piri Piri Chicken; Chicken Peanut Curry; Matapa; Black-eyed peas with kale
Nepal- (4)-Momo; Chicken tikka masala; golub jamun; chana masala
Netherlands- (2)-Amstel beer; Heineken beer
New Zealand-l(2)-amb; meat pies
Peru- (5)- Aji de Gallina; Parihuela; Inka Kola; Alfajores Peruanos; Peruvian Ceviche
Philippines- (4) Lumpia; Pancit; Sinugba.; Chicken adobo
Portugal- (1)-Bacalao
Russia- (5)-Borscht; Baltica beer; Beef Stroganoff; Pemini; Honey Cake
Serbia- (1)-Smoki Fresh Baked Peanuts
South Africa- (1)-Baobab Candies
South Korea- (1)-Korean Fried Chicken
Spain- (1)-Tortilla de Patatas
Spanish Region-
---Catalunya-(1)- Pan con Tomate
Taiwan- (1)-Boba
Thailand- (3)-Pad Thai; Penang Curry; Singha Beer
Turkey- (1)-Pismaniye
Vietnam (2) -pho; spring rolls
United Kingdom- (2)-honeycomb toffee; Gin and Tonic
---UK Regions-
-----Northern Ireland- (1)-Dulce
USA-(3)-Apple Pie; Pumpkin Pie; Bison Burger
---USA States:
-----New York- (2)-pizza; street hotdogs (Sabrett)
-----Minnesota- (1)-Lemon bar
-----Missouri-(1)-Cinnamon Roll
-----North Carolina- (2)-Pulled Pork sandwich; Fried- Green Tomatoes
-----Tennessee- (1)-Tennessee Hot Chicken
-----Texas- (1)-Texas Toast
-----Utah- (4)-Green jello; Dead Horse Amber Ale; Funeral Poatoes; Crown Burger;


Desserts, Pastries and Candies:
Brazil- (2)-Maracuja Mousse; Acai
China
---Chinese Regions-
-----Macao- (1)-Pasteles de Nata.
France-(3)-Profiteroles; Creme Brulee; Crepes
---French Region-
-----Grand Est- (1)-Pain d'Espies
India- (1)-Daal Lentil Halwa
Iran- (2)-Faloodeh; Persian Ice cream; Zaban
Italy- (2)-Tiramisu; gelato
Japan- (2)-Matcha green tea ice cream, mochi;
Mexico- (5)-Pan de Muerto; Concha; Palmier; Churros; Alegria
---Mexican States-
-----Jalisco- (1)-Jericalla
_____Oaxaca- (2)-Pan de Yama; Pan de Casa
-----Sinaloa- (1)-Coricos
Nepal- (1)-Golub jamun;
Nicaraqua- (1)-Dark Chocolate
Peru- (1)-Alfajores Peruanos
Philippines- (2)-Biko; Leche flan
Russia-(1)-Honey cake
South Africa- (1)-Baobab Candies
Turkey- (1)-Pismaniye
United Kingdom- (1)-honeycomb toffee.
USA-(2)-Apple Pie; Pumpkin Pie;
---USA States-
-----Minnesota- (1)-Lemon Bar
-----Missouri- (1)-Cinnamon Roll
-----Utah- (2)-Green Jello; Chocolate


Drinks-
Iran- (1)-Doogh
Mexico-(1)-Tejuino
---Mexican States
-----Oaxaca- (1)-Chocolate
Peru- (1)-Inka Cola
Taiwan- (1)-Boba

Beers-
Ethiopia -(2)-St. George's beer; St. John's beer
Japan- (1)-Asahi
Mexico- (2)-Modelo; Pacifico; Victoria
Netherlands- (2)-Amstel; Heineken
Russia- (1)-Baltica
Thailand (1)-Singha
USA-
---USA States-
-----Utah- (1)-Dead Horse Amber Ale

Alcohol and Cocktails-(Not beers or wines)
Brazil- (1)-caipirinha.
Mexico- (1)-Margarita
---Mexican States
-----Jalisco- (1)-Tequila
-----Oaxaca- (1)-Mezcal
United Kingdom- (1)-Gin and Tonic

*****Completed 3/20/22***** UNTIMELY

CHALLENGE #925- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


Peru's Capital: Lima
February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022
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Attractions & Tasks

*****1. Plaza Mayor
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PALACE OR
✱ Read a book about a family that includes at least 3 generations in the story OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PLAZA MAYOR.- The Godfather by Mario Puzo-3/1/22

*****2. Basilica and Convent of San Francisco
✱ Read a book with bones or a cemetery on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in CATACOMBS - Cullen in Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Family Business by David F. Walker-3/1/22-
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in SAN FRANCISCO.

*****3. Miraflores
✱ Read a book with an ocean view on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in CAT in the title (any order) -Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station by Dorothy Gilman 3/9/22
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MIRAFLORES.

*****4. Magic Water Circuit
✱ Read a book with a fountain on the cover (post cover) - Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton-3/2/22-
OR
✱ Read a book tagged MAGICAL REALISM on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MAGIC WATER CIRCUIT.

*****5. The Larco Museum
✱ Read a book with more than 40,000 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number) 0ver 3 million ratings- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling-3/2/22
OR
✱ Read a book with the word POTTERY found in its text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in LARCO MUSEUM.

*****6. Peruvian Cuisine
✱ Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover) OR
*****✱ Read a book with a MC that works in the food industry (tell us how) -Idgie owns and works at the Whistle Stop Cafe in Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg 3/20/22
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PERUVIAN CUISINE

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

CHALLENGE #926- Wanderlust
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Landmarks of the World - Great Mosques of Mali
February 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022
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Tasks

*****1. Mali: Mali is a country steeped in history and culture that boasts some of oldest and most legendary cities in Africa. With 65% of the country covered by the Sahara Desert,
it is not surprising that it was once part of the famed West African Mali empire (1235
to 1670 AD) which controlled trans-Saharan trade in gold and salt for several centuries. Under the Mali Empire, the ancient cities of Djenné and Timbuktu became important centers of both trade and Islamic learning. Both experienced great prosperity until the end of the 15th century.

*Read a book that takes place in a desert location (tell us where) OR read a book that has all the letters in MALI in its title (in any order).- Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe -3/20/22

*****2. Architecture: Imperial Malian architecture was characterized by an example of earthen architecture known as Sudano-Sahelian, named after the grassland regions of West Africa. The buildings were constructed out of mud bricks, created by combining mud with husks from rice or other grains. These bricks were dried in the sun and used for building the interior and exterior walls. A finish with plaster made from earth and water was then applied. Large wooden support beams were used and the ends can be seen jutting out from the exterior, creating a unique façade. They provide scaffolding
for the regular maintenance done to the buildings.

*Read a book that has something with spikes on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MUD (ignoring A, An or The).- Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station by Dorothy Gilman 3/9/22

*****3. Djenné: The most spectacular example of this local architecture is The Great Mosque of Djenné (pictured above). Djenné is the oldest known city in sub-Saharan Africa. It was founded in 250 BCE by the Bozo people at a site one mile away, known as Djenné-Jeno. It moved to its present location in the 11th century, when the city converted to Islam. The mosque was built in 1280 by the 26th King of Djenne, Koy Komboro and over the centuries it has become the epicenter of the religious and cultural life of the community of Djenné. It is part of the “Old Towns of Djenné ” and has been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1988.

*Read one of the oldest books on your TBR (one that was added the year you joined GR - tell us the year) OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in DJENNE.- The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion-4/4/22

*****4. The Great Mosque: The Great Mosque of Djenné is considered one of Africa's wonders and is the largest mud brick building in the world. The current structure is the third rebuild, completed in 1907. Though much larger than the previous versions, it was based on the original construction with enhancements to improve its longevity, including being constructed on a raised platform to protect it from annual flooding. It has a surface area of 62,500 square feet with walls that are 45 feet high and 24 inches wide. They insulate the building from heat during the day and help keep the mosque warm through the night. The mosque has a covered prayer space with ventilation holes, an interior courtyard, and an east facing prayer wall. All in all, it is quite the architectural feat and truly is a wonder.

*Read a book that has a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 9, 0, 7 (share count) -198p.- The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming-3/2/22
OR read a book that has been re-published with a different title (share both titles).

*****5. Timbuktu: Next we head to the legendary city of Timbuktu. In the 19th century this city become the shorthand in English for: anywhere far away, at the end of the world, or perhaps imaginary. In fact, Timbuktu is even listed in the Oxford English Dictionary as, "the most distant place imaginable". Even today, when the world has become a much smaller place, it remains relatively remote and very difficult to get to. It was founded by Tuareg nomads in the 12th century and within 200 years it had grown to an immensely wealthy trading city of over 100,000 residents. Later it became an intellectual and spiritual capital for spreading the teachings of Islam throughout Africa during the 15th and 16th centuries.

*Read a book that takes place in a very remote location (tell us where) OR read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR homepage.- Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Family Business by David F. Walker-3/1/22-

*****6. University of Sankoré Mosques: The city boasts three beautiful earthen architecture mosques, that together make up the University of Sankoré. Built in 1327 at the request of Mansa Musa, the emperor of the Mali Empire, it became a key center of Islamic culture and at one time boasted 25,000 students. Its library was one of the largest in the world with more than 600,000 manuscripts. The university is still in operation today. The largest and first mosque to be built was the Djinguereber Mosque. It has three inner courts, two minarets and twenty-five rows of pillars aligned in an east-west direction, with prayer space for 2,000 people. That was followed by the Sankore Mosque in 1400 and the Sidi Yahia Mosque, built 40 years later. These three mosques still bear witness to the city and university’s prestigious past and were also listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1988.

*Read a series book #3 - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling-3/2/22
OR read a book with a plot that centers around a school, college or university.

*****7. Maintenance & Protection: Earthen architecture must be maintained to keep the buildings from desertification, or the process of deterioration from heat and sand. The mosques in both Djenné and Timbuktu are maintained by traditional techniques which continue to the present day. Each city also has an annual re-plastering ceremony that provides an opportunity for the entire city to gather and express their faith through this contribution of labor and time. There is also an organization called the Earthen Architecture Rehabilitation Programme in Mali that helps educate and oversees the maintenance of these incredible structures.

*Read a book that has a ceremony of some kind in it (tell us what) - a wedding- The Godfather by Mario Puzo-3/1/22
OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in EARTHEN ARCHITECTURE (3 Word Minimum)

National Dishes Update #7

As we prepare for another big trip which will probably be a gastronomic goldmine, we brought this update a little sooner than usual.
This month, we added 23 new dishes* from 8 new countries and 4 regions not previously visited. (Mongolia, India, Palestine, Nepal, Nicaragua, Serbia, Northern Ireland, South Africa, China, China's Szechuan Province, Missouri and North Carolina) We also added 3 more items for two previously visited countries (Japan and the USA).
We started with Dulce...a purple seaweed from Northern Ireland. We added it to our salads. Gastro Obscura indicates that Irish monks began harvesting this seaweed over 1400 years ago. Then on to Mongolia for a wonderful Mongolian Hot Pot...with two types of broth...mild and spicy and two types of meat...lamb and steak. We also tried some Mongolian dumplings. After lunch, we tried two excellent Japanese desserts....matcha green tea ice cream and warmed yam mochi. Our first trip to India was just a snack food- Chana Choor- spicy crushed and dried chick peas...very addictive!
Our first stop in Turkey was for an interesting dessert... pismaniye...a sort of cotton candy with pistachios. I loved them. Based on another Gastro Obscura recommendation, we ordered some Black Sesame Tahini which originates in Palestine....made with sesame and "nigella" seeds. Tasted like a rich peanut butter.
Then we visited Salt Lake City...and surprised to find some Nepali food- Momo (dumplings) smothered in a spicy chili sauce and the Nepalese version of Chicken Tikka masala- (which originated, believe it or not, as a British dish!). Chana masala- curried chick peas. Gulab Jamun for dessert-a sort of donut ball swimming in a sweet syrup.
Then we found an excellent Indian Street food restaurant in Salt Lake City- tried the samosas, dahi puri- a sort of mashed veggie canape and Vada pav- a mashed potato fritter sandwich with garlic chutney.
In Park City we had a Utah staple...stuffed tater tots, and a distinctive American dish...a Bison Burger as well as a Utah brew-Dead Horse Amber Ale. For dessert, Ramiro had a cinnamon roll (a Missouri dessert) and I had a local Artisanal goat cheese with hibiscus jam. We also tried some fine chocolates...one from Utah (turns out Utah has some premium chocolatiers, who knew?)...and a whiskey infused dark chocolate from Nicaragua.
Back to Salt Lake City...and a trip to Crown Burgers for their renown burgers which are topped with lean pastrami- fantastic. A highlight was a trip to Tradition in SLC...we tried 4 different superb appetizers ...Funeral Potatoes from Utah; Fried Green Tomatoes from North Carolina; Pigs in a Blanket (which apparently originated centuries ago in the Czech Republic and Cauliflower Korma.
For the lunar new year, Ramiro, Kathy Simmons and I visited a Chinese Noodle House....and ordered some Szechuan Noodles, Fried Rice with chicken, beef and shrimp, Shanghai Grilled Pork Buns; Fish Fillets with basil; Spring Rolls; and Chive and pork dumplings.
We also tried a Serbian snack food...Smoki Baked Peanuts... the consistency of cheese puffs but with a peanut flavor...interesting.
And the last entry...a South African candy...Baobab sweets...made with seeds from the baobab tree that have a mix of chili-like spices covering them.
***Our dishes* have expanded to include items associated with a particular place...not necessarily just national or state dishes. Also distinctive beverages, desserts, beers, etc.

*****COMPLETED 5/27/22***** UNTIMELY

CHALLENGE #927- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


Urban Park Bingo
February 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022

25 of 25 Complete

1. TITLE: Title Begins with the First OR Last letter of the Word(s). You can choose to Use or Disregard A, An or The.
Please Note: If there are two or more words in the box please use the first letter of the first word OR the last letter of the last word.
2. AUTHOR: Author’s First AND Last Initials Found in the Word(s).
3. TEXT: Word(s) found in the text. If there are two words they both need to be there. Please share text.
4. COVER: Item is found on the cover. Post cover.

Line One
✔Playground-Author- Baking Cakes in Kigali by Gaile Parkin-4/27/22
✔Waterway-Title- When the Ground Is Hard by Malla Nunn-4/18/22
✔Canoe-Title- Clea by Lawrence Durrell 3/8/22
✔Trees- Author- Idiot's Delight by Robert Emmet Sherwood-5/23/22
✔Sculpture-Title- Sonora Pass by Jaime Olmos-3/24/22

Line Two
✔Bird Watching- TEXT-p.183-Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station-"...and a few members of Cyrus' bird watching club." 3/9/22
✔Ranger- Natural Histories: Stories by Guadalupe Nettel-5/10/22
✔Fountain-Author- Title- -Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg 3/20/22
✔Zoo-Text-p.15-Obit-"At the zoo, a great bald eagle sits in a small cage..."6/7/22
✔Fishing-Author- The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming-3/2/22

Line Three
✔Local Farm-Author- -They Do It with Mirrors by Agatha Christie-5/27/22-
✔Bridge-Text-p.86-"...single file across a long wooden bridge..." 9/22/22
✔Urban Park-Title- Kid Lobotomy, Vol. 1: A Lad Insane by Peter Milligan-6/1/22
✔Flowers-text-p.213- Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide-"In the Spring, bees feed on flowers such as canola..." 2/1/22
✔Waterfall-TEXT-p.103-Harp of Burma-"I could hear a waterfall below." 3/11/22

Line Four
✔Bandstand-Author- You’ve Got Murder by Donna Andrews-4/4/22
✔Camping- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens-3/20/22
✔Picnic Table-Author- Fire in the Blood by Irène Némirovsky-5/21/22
✔Star Gazing-Author- I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf by Grant Snider-3/1/22-
✔Arch-Title- Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton-3/2/22

Line Five
✔Green Space- Title-The Godfather by Mario Puzo-3/1/22
✔City-Kindle loc.13432-The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"...to the thicket situated just outside the city..."4/16/22
✔Trail-Title- They Do It with Mirrors by Agatha Christie-5/27/22
✔Critters-Title- Syrian Wives by Anna Halabi-3/21/22
✔Bike Route-Title-Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Family Business by David F. Walker

Reserved

COMPLETED 5/25/22-TIMELY

CHALLENGE #928- Wanderlust
see-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


Iconic Trail: Cycling the Rhine
February 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
10/10

The Adventure Begins

*****1. Start: Springs in Switzerland
✱ Read the first book in a series (tell us the name of the series)-Family Business- Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Family Business by David F. Walker-3/1/22-
OR
✱ Read a book set in the mountains (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with a bicycle or hiking boots on the cover (post cover)

*****2. Switzerland
✱ Read a book set in Switzerland OR
✱ Read a book with a city street on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CHUR (ignore A, An or THE).- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling-3/2/22

*****3. Liechtenstein
✱ Read a book set in a location whose name begins with a letter in LIECHTENSTEIN (tell us where) Cotswalds, England- Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton-3/2/22-
OR
✱ Read a book with a royal character (real or fictional) in the story (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with collectibles on the cover (post cover).

*****4. Lake Constance
✱ Read a book set in Austria OR
✱ Read a book where the MC stands at a crossroads (real or imaginary - tell us how it fits the task) -Vivienne Michael is literraly on the road to a new life after surviving a crisis with the help of James Bond in The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming-3/2/22 - 3/2/22
OR
✱ Read a book with a flying vehicle (plane, helicopter, airship, hot air balloon, etc.) on the cover (post cover).

*****5. Lake Gnadensee to Basel
✱ Read a book set near a lake (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with a religious character (priest, pastor, nun, etc. - tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with a waterfall on the cover (post cover). by Gulsifat Shakhidi

*****6. Alsace (France)
✱ Read a book set in France - by Alexandre Dumas-4/18/22
OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in STRASBOURG OR
✱ Read a book with a bird on the cover (post cover).

*****7. From Strasbourg to Mainz
✱ Read a book set in Germany OR
✱ Read a book with a car/truck on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book about books (tell us how it fits the task).-all about books- I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf by Grant Snider-3/1/22-

*****8. The Romantic Rhine: from Mainz to Koblenz
✱ Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book with a castle-like building on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in the 19th century.- by Stephen Crane-5/25/22

*****9. From Koblenz to the Dutch Border
✱ Read a book set in a capital city (tell us where)-London England- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens-3/20/22
OR
✱ Read a book whose MC works at or owns a vineyard or a wine shop OR
✱ Read a book with a river on the cover (post cover).

*****10. The Rhine Delta (Netherlands)
✱ Read a book set in Netherlands OR
✱ Read with a door or gate on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's name begins with a letter that can be found in ROTTERDAM-Michael Corleone-The Godfather by Mario Puzo-3/1/22

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 11/2/22***** UNTIMELY


CHALLENGE #929-CCC
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


February 2022 Monthly Scavenger - SWEETHEARTS CANDIES
Timeframe: 2/1/22 to 2/28/22

150p. min.
7/7

Sweethearts (also known as conversation hearts) are small heart-shaped sugar candies, each printed with a message. Originally made by the New England Confectionery Company (Necco), the company was purchased by the Spangler Candy Company in 2018. There are 8 billion Sweethearts candies sold every year, mostly between New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day. The sayings emblazoned on the hearts change each year to reflect the latest trends in language and communication. Did you know that there was one year with a candy printed with "Let's Read"?

When you sign up, choose seven of the popular phrases below and complete the tasks.

CHALLENGE TASKS:
1. Hug Me - Read a book with a three-letter word in the title (Cannot use And or The).- You’ve Got Murder by Donna Andrews-4/4/22

2. Be Mine - Read a book with a word in the title that sounds the same as a letter of the alphabet (like Be/B, See/C, Pea/P). (Why and Y)- Why My Cat Is More Impressive Than Your Baby by Matthew Inman--7/27/22-

3. Only You - Read a book whose title starts with a vowel.- Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton-3/2/22

4. All of Me - Read a book with double consonants in the title (like the LL in All).- Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Family Business by David F. Walker-3/1/22

5. Smile - Read a book with a smiling mouth on the cover (post the cover).

6. U R Hot - Read a book with a title containing a word that is intentionally misspelled.

7. My Love - Read a book with a possessive word in the title. "YOUR"- How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You by Matthew Inman -7/29/22

8. Be My Hero - Read a book with a military main character (tell us who). Commander James Bond in The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming-3/2/22

9. Love Me Tender - Read a book with the word LOVE in the title (no other variations).

10. Ooh La La - Read a book with a word in the title that starts with the letters LA.- Lady- An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten- 11/2/22

11. Sweet Stuff - Read a book with any kind of edible sweets on the cover (show us the cover).

12. You Go, Girl - Read a book with some sort of punctuation in the title.-

Reserved

CHALLENGE #930-CCC
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

2022 Random Treasure Hunt #1
Duration: February 1, 2022- May 31, 2022
Master treasure hunter: 100 words

Word List:
acceptable
actor
ambitious
ask
aunt
best
bike
books
cent
chair
cherries
complete
conquer
convince
craven
crime
cruel
crush
curb
cure
cut
dance
dash
decision
dispensable
division
earn
educated
efficacious
face
finicky
fog
fork
found
gifted
glistening
glorious
grow
haircut
handsome
healthy
hiss
hot
imminent
impeach
import
inflect
ink
inscribe
insect
instrument
integrate
kindhearted
knit
laborer
level
likeable
lunch
marvelous
merge
moan
month
nice
nostalgic
nutritious
page
paste
pocket
powder
powerful
profuse
question
replace
savvy
say
scrawl
shelf
snakes
sniff
soggy
sordid
special
spectacular
spell
string
sudden
superficial
swim
tender
terrific
thought
troubled
two
voiceless
wake
winter
withdraw
wring
writing
zinc

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 12/26/22***** TIMELY

CHALLENGE #931- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


A-Z "Real Life" Locations (2022)
February 1, 2022- January 31, 2023
26/26

Locations
A-Alabama- -Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg 3/20/22-
B-Burma- Harp of Burma by Michio Takeyama-3/20/22
C- China- Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station by Dorothy Gilman 3/9/22
D-Donegal County, Ireland- Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel-6/4/22
E-England- Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton-3/2/22
F-France- Zazie in the Metro by Raymond Queneau- 7/25/22-
G-Greece-Circe by Madeline Miller-7/9/22
H-Hawaii- Hotel Honolulu by Paul Theroux-12/10/22
I-Italy- Idiot's Delight by Robert Emmet Sherwood-5/23/22
J-Japan- Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto- 8/5/22
K-Kilgali, Rwanda- Baking Cakes in Kigali by Gaile Parkin-4/27/22
L-London- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens-3/20/22
M-Mexico- Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia-3/19/22
N-New York City- Greenwich Killing Time by Kinky Friedman-4/30/22
O- Okamura, Japan- The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo-11/15/22
P-Pakistan- In the Orchard, the Swallows by Peter Hobbs
Q-Quebec- Sonora Pass by Jaime Olmos-3/24/22-
R-Rhoda Island- The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.-5/20/22
S-Syria- Syrian Wives by Anna Halabi-3/23/22
T- Tadjikistan- The City Where Dreams Come True by Gulsifat Shakhidi-3/29/22
U-Untied States- -The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming-3/2/22
V-Virginia- You’ve Got Murder by Donna Andrews-4/4/22
W-Wroclaw, Poland- Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski-10/26/22
X-aleXandria, Egypt- -Clea by Lawrence Durrell 3/8/22
Y-new York city- The Godfather by Mario Puzo-3/1/22
Z-SwaZiland- When the Ground Is Hard by Malla Nunn-4/18/22

Reserved

CHALLENGE #932-TCF
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

A-Z Challenge 2022
Level: Hard

Hard: Two lists: Read through the alphabet twice, one time using titles/series names and another using author names. You can't use the same book for both lists. (52 books)

Special rules for X (all levels): When using titles, any word in the title/series name may start with X. When using authors, there must be an X somewhere in the name, does not have to start with it.

Title 0/26
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Author 0/26
A:
B:
C:
D:
E:
F:
G:
H:
I:
J:
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M:
N:
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Reserved

CHALLENGE #933-TCF
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

REPORTER CHALLENGE (2022):

Who? What? Where? When? Why?
How? – In a cozy chair with a hot cup of cocoa and a box of bonbons!

Cub reporter: 5 books (1 from each category)
Columnist: 10 books (2 from each category)
News Anchor: 15 books (3 from each category)
Editor: 20 books (4 from each category)
Newspaper Mogul: 25 books (5 from each category)

BONUS CATEGORY:
Pulitzer Prize Winner (Newspaper Mogul plus Bonus Category) = 30 books

EXTRA BONUS CATEGORY:
Nobel Prize for Literature (Newspaper Mogul plus Pulitzer Prize + Extra Bonus) = 31 books

WHO
Protagonist is in the book business (bookshop owner, librarian, writer, etc)
Protagonist works with an animal (K9 cop, Vet, etc.)
Protagonist OR a Main Character is paranormal (witch, vampire, ghost, etc)
Protagonist is starting a new business or job
Protagonist is a senior citizen or a juvenile (under 18)

WHAT
A color in the title
A number in the title
Title is at least six words
Title is exactly two words
Title is a pun (ex: Hooked on Ewe)

WHERE
Set in Europe (NOT England)
Set in a country village or small town
Set in a state starting with a vowel
Set in a state or country you have lived in
Set on foreign soil (NOT America or England)

WHEN
Set in the 1800s or earlier
Set in the 1900s
Set during a celebration
Set during summer
Set during a storm

WHY (Motives)
Money/Greed
Jealousy
Revenge
“Love”
To keep a secret/cover up

BONUS CATEGORY – PULITZER PRIZE
WHO – The protagonist is a widow/widower
WHAT – The title starts with your first or last name’s first initial
WHERE – Set in a place (city, village, state, country, etc) starting with your first or last initial
WHEN – Set in the decade you (or a close family member) was born
WHY – Accidental death

EXTRA BONUS CATEGORY – NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATURE
Horoscope (from on-line or a newspaper or wherever)
Pick a date that has special meaning for you (your birthday, anniversary, birthday of a child, parent or pet, etc.)
Read your 2022 horoscope for that date.
Then read a book that relates to that horoscope.
Example: Horoscope says – While you may feel the urge to put on a pair of boxing gloves and duke it out with your family, try putting on an oven mitt instead. Cooking a meal or performing other domestic chores will help take your mind off your troubles with your family.
For this horoscope, you could read a book about a boxer or a chef or a baker or a maid or a butler or a cleaner, etc. Something in the book must somehow relate to the horoscope.

Rules: For this challenge – Each book can only be used once (If it fits more than 1 category – choose one – as it can only be used in 1 of the categories)
The bonus rounds are just an added challenge to kick it up a notch!
The challenge runs from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.
You don’t have to choose your books in advance. If you do, you can change your list at any time during the year.
Books can be in any format – paper, ebooks, audio…
Crossovers with other challenges are fine.
Most of all—have fun!

Reserved

COMPLETED 1/27/23 UNTIMELY

Challenge #934-Booktivity-
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

February 2022 Scavenger Hunt
15/15 basic words found
5/ 5 BONUS words found
361 days; last word="Buttresses"; 20 words; 14 sources; .055 wpd; 1.429 wps;

Basic word list
✔balanced-p.81-In the Orchard, the Swallows-"...and so balanced, a hope began to rise..." 5/26/22
✔barks (dog)-p.122- Tuck Everlasting-"...somewhere in the village behind them a dog barked." 6/20/22
✔bathe-p.242-Clea-"It's warm enough for a bathe..." 3/8/22
✔beach-p.227-Clea-"And climbing back to the little sickle of beach with its warm pebbles..." 3/7/22
✔beautiful-p.277-Clea-"...a different island, harsher and more beautiful of aspect." 3/8/22
✔beef-p.79-Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-"...to be tomato soup, roast beef, and blueberry pie..." 6/8/22
✔belonged=p.249-Clea-"...that anything that followed belonged to my own volition..." 3/8/22
✔berry-p.221-Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide-"...the bulburin nut, and the panama berry..." 2/2/22
✔bike-p.38-Dancing at Lughnasa-"Off the bike, up the lane..." 6/3/22
✔bikini-p.48-The Cement Garden-"She was wearing a bright green bikini." 6/23/22
✔blanket- p.166-Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station-"...she pulled back the blankets, pounded both pillows..." 3/9/22
✔blueberries-p.13-Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe-"...starting in on our blueberry cobbler when all of a sudden..." 3/13/22
✔bored-...or bamboo pipe with holes bored in it..." 3/9/22
✔bronze-p.273-Clea-"Its soils are gold, bronze and scarlet..." 3/8/22
✔butter-p208-Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide- "...and heat until the butter melts..." 2/1/22

Optional (BONUS) word list
✔baleful-p.115-The Sirens of Titan-"Under the baleful gaze of Boaz..." 5/12/22
✔bobbing-p.95-The Rise of Life on Earth-"...seizing her bobbing head in his hands..."6/19/22
✔brioche-p.39-Who Is Vera Kelly?-"...I make up the tray with the brioche and espresso myself." 12/29/22
✔bristled-p.21-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"The moustache bristled." 10/12/22
✔buttresses-p.37-Guy Mannering-"...half hidden by the buttress behind which he stood." 1

Reserved

COMPLETED 4/30/22- UNTIMELY

Challenge #935-Wonderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Kenya's Capital: Nairobi
March 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022
6/6

Attractions & Tasks

1. City Walking Tour
✱ Read a book that takes place in large urban city setting (tell us where) New York City- The Godfather by Mario Puzo-3/1/22-
OR
✱ Read a book where the MC goes "out on the town" for an evening of fun (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CITY WALKING TOUR.

2. Nairobi National Museum
✱ Read a book with a skeleton or skull on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with 2 or 4 in the total page count (share page count)- I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf by Grant Snider-3/1/22- 128p

✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NAIROBI NATIONAL MUSEUM.

3. Karen Blixen Museum
✱ Read a book with an MC who is an author OR
✱ Read a book that features a romance (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in KAREN BLIXEN MUSEUM.- Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton-3/2/22

4. Kitengela Hot Glass
✱ Read a book with something made of glass on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book that features a cafe (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in KITENGELA HOT GLASS.- Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia-3/19/22

5. The Karura Forest Reserve
✱ Read a book where a forest plays a role (share how) OR
✱ Read a book with the word CAVE or WATERFALL in the text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in KARURA FOREST PRESERVE.- Greenwich Killing Time by Kinky Friedman-4/30/22-

6. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust & Nairobi National Park
✱ Read a book with an elephant, giraffe or other wildlife on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book that features an orphanage or National Park (share name) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST- Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Family Business by David F. Walker-3/1/22

reserved

***** COMPLETED 5/23/22*****TIMELY

Challenge #936-Wonderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Morocco's Imperial Cities & More
March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
100p. min.
Explorer: Complete 15 of the 20 tasks. You must complete at least one task per day.

16/15

Day 1: Rabat
* Read a book set in a capital city (tell us where) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in OUDAIA KASBAH.- Syrian Wives by Anna Halabi-3/23/22

* Read a book where the MC protects someone (tell us briefly how) James Bond protects a young woman, Vivienne, in -The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming-3/2/22
OR read a book with a tower on the cover (post cover).

Day 2: Tangier
* Read a book where the MC owns a shop OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in DAR EL MAKHZEN (three word minimum).

* Read a book inspired by a legend - Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali by Mamadou Kouyaté-3/31/22-or a myth OR read a book about travel.

Day 3: Volubilis
* Read a book set BEFORE the 19th century (tell us when) OR read a book with 2, 8 or 4 in its page count (share page count).- I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf by Grant Snider-3/1/22- 128p.

* Read a book with the word OLIVE in the text (share text) OR read a book whose title begins with a letter found in VOLUBILIS.- Sonora Pass by Jaime Olmos-3/24/22-

Day 4: Meknès
* Read a series book #4 - Clea by Lawrence Durrell 3/8/22
OR read a book in which water plays a fundamental role (tell us briefly how).

* Read a book with a horse on the cover (post cover) OR read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR Homepage.- Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Family Business by David F. Walker-3/1/22-

Day 5: Fès
* Read a book originally published before 1981 (share publication year) -1843- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens-3/20/22
OR read a book with at least one double consonant (like MM) in its title.

* Read a book set in an university, college or school OR read a book with a female MC whose name begins with a letter found in FATIMA.-Agatha in Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton-3/2/22

Day 6: Fès
*Read a book with the word STENCH in the text (share text) OR read a book where the characters visit a factory or a business where something is made.

* Read a book whose title contains all the letters found in RIAD (in any order) - -Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg 3/20/22-
OR read a book in which one building or dwelling is the main setting and includes most of the action or plot (briefly describe).

Day 7: Marrakesh
* Read a book with a predominantly red cover (post cover) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in MARRAKESH.- Idiot's Delight by Robert Emmet Sherwood-5/23/22

* Read a book that has too many characters (in your opinion) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in JAMAA EL FNA SQUARE (three word minimum).

Day 8: Marrakesh
* Read a book where a scene takes place in a garden or orchard (share it briefly) OR read a book with fruit on the cover (post cover).

* Read a book that has recipes included (recipe books don't count) OR read a book that mentions an ethnic food or cuisine (tell us what it is).- Chinese food in Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station by Dorothy Gilman 3/9/22

Day 9: Essaouira
* Read a book set in a coastal city (tell us where) OR read a book that has been made in a movie.- The Godfather by Mario Puzo-3/1/22-448p.

* Read a book in which the MC's name begins with a letter found in ARGAN OIL - Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia-3/19/22
OR read a book with a goat on the cover or in the text (post cover or share text).

Day 10: Atlas Mountain and Sahara
* Read a book with at least one character belonging to a different population than the predominant one in the story (briefly share details) OR read a book whose title begins with
a letter found in ATLAS (use or ignore A, An or The).- The Able McLaughlins by Margaret Wilson-4/22/22

* Read a book where the characters camp for at least one night OR read a book tagged WAR- Harp of Burma by Michio Takeyama-3/20/22
or MILITARY in its GR Homepage.

Reserved

Challenge #937-Wonderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

*****COMPLETED 10/28/23***** Last Word= "Cartography"

(3/1/22-10/28/22)-607 days; last word="cartography"; 45 words; 25 sources; .074 wpd; 1.800 wps


Morocco Word Search
March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
45/45

Words
✔Africa-Kindle loc. 15108- The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"...correspondence with either Africa, D'Artagnan, or Aramis." 4/18/22
✔Arabic-p.66-Clea-"On the door was a notice in Arabic which said 'Silence'." 3/2/22
✔Artificial-p.106-Fire in the Blood-"...as artificial as an epigraph on a tombstone..." 5/20/22
✔Authentic-p.164-The Summer Friend-"Going to the dump...is an authentic pleasure." 8/4/22
✔Basilica-p.63-The Diving Bell and the Butterfly-"Everyone into the basilica if it rains!" 6/17/22
✔Baths (must be plural)-p.3- Idiot's Delight'"...and a few modern bedrooms and baths..." 5/21/22
✔Breed-p.282-The Sirens of Titan-Then Salo began to breed them selectively." 5/18/22
✔ Cartography-p.456-Foucault's Pendulum-"You're familiar with the situation of cartography..." 10/28/23
✔Cavalry-Kindle loc.15758-The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"...commanding a body of twelve thousand men, cavalry and infantry..." 4/18/22
✔Courtyard-p.432-The Godfather-"...on Sunrise Highway and turned into its courtyard." 3/1/22
Couscous
✔Craftsmanship-p.53-The English Reader: What Every Literate Person Needs to Know-"Browne is remembered for his consummate craftsmanship as a writer." 2/20/23
✔Dunes-p.195-Clea-"...to sink gradually into the shifting dunes." 3/6/22
✔Equestrian-p.106-The Seven Wonders-"...erected an equestrian statue of Mummius,,," 7/4/22
✔Exhibition (no variations)-p117-Attrib. and other stories-"...so that they can be prepared for exhibition..." 9/9/22
✔Explorer(s)-p.21-The Sirens of Titan-"...a quarter of its explorers, a third of its Eastern Seaboard governors..." 5/10/22
✔Fantasia-p.280-Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders-"...point out the original Fantasia animation cels..." 1/27/23
✔Fez-p.63-Syrian Wives-"Abu Ahmad fumbled with the red fez on his head..." 3/25/22
✔Fig(s)-p.89-Clea- ...cool as the veined leaves of a fig." 3/3/22
✔Fortified-Kindle loc.13846-The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"...ramparts of Belle-Isle which you have so well fortified..." 4/17/22
✔Gates (must be plural)- p.432- The Godfather-"The limousine moved off through the gates of the mall." 3/1/22
✔Goat-p.259-Clea-"...the whole bestiary of Egypt-the ducks, horsemen, rabbits, and goats." 3/8/22
✔Gorge-p.14-Harp of Burma-"...a suspension bridge swaying in the wind over a deep gorge." 3/9/22
✔Hercules-Kindle loc.14354-The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"...in antiquity, the names of Hercules, Theseus, Castor, and Pollux, were venerated." 4/17/22
✔Hydraulic-p.211-Call Me By Your Name-"...followed by the loud hydraulic rattle of the engine." 9/2/22
✔Imperial-p.40-The Adventures of China Iron-"...every port laden with imperial manufacturing..." 7/15/22
✔Leather-p. 13-Harp of Burma-"Leather thongs were used for the lower notes." 3/9/22
✔Mint-p.31-Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe-"...had a good-paying job working up in Kentucky at the national mint..." 3/13/22
✔Mill-Kindle loc. 14979- The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"Three mills upon the Cher, bringing in six hundred livres each." 4/18/22
✔Musket(s)-Kindle loc. 13839-The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"..why,my friend, do we prepare cannon muskets, and engines of all sorts?" 4/17/22
✔Oil-p.82-Clea-...Abdul...attended to the oil wick..." 3/3/22
✔Orchard-p.20-The Able McLaughlins-"...first fruit of their new orchards..." 4/19/22
✔Pillars (must be plural)-p.431-The Godfather-"...answered the phone installed on one of the iron pillars of the gate." 3/1/22
✔Pomegranate-p.12-In the Orchard, the Swallows-"Pomegranates are hardly plants..." 5/25/22
✔Prehistoric-p.131-Zazie in the Metro-"Hear them romping around?They're prehistoric."7/24/22
✔Reenactment-p.153- Year of the Monkey-"...a new installment of a reenactment of the trials of the migrants." 6/28/22
✔Spectacle-Kindle loc. 13478-The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"It was an unheard of spectacle..." 4/16/22
✔Stables-Kindle loc.14686-The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"...sent for his horses from the castle stables..." 4/18/22
✔Stench-p.31-Natural Histories: Stories-"...the fish tank was giving off a rotten stench." 5/4/22
✔Strait-p.67-The Able McLaughlins-"And yesterday, in her straits, in her despair..." 4/20/22
✔Stylized (no variations)-p.164- The Taker and Other Stories-"Others performed stylized ablutions."6/11/22
✔ Sultan-p.418-Foucault's Pendulum-"...to form an alliance with the sultan..." 10/8/23
✔Trading (no variations)-p.21-A Mercy-"...on business, trading, collecting, lending..." 7/25/22
✔Vassal-p.142- Call Me By Your Name- "...who, after sleeping with a young vassal one night,..." 9/1/22
✔Villa-p.60-The Diving Bell and the Butterfly-"...on the Basque coast where Josephine's uncle had a villa." 6/17/22

Reserved

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

Challenge #938- CCC
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


MARCH 2022 SCAVENGER CHALLENGE
150p. min (300p. graphic)

Duration: Mar 01, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022
Completed: 10/10

1. Avant-Garde: The literal translation of the phrase is "advance guard" or "before guard". In both English and French, this phrase is commonly used in the field of arts, pertaining to artists, musicians, or writers who are advanced in their fields.
** Read a book with an artist, musician or writer protagonist (tell us who and what they do) -or- read a book whose author's initials (first and last) in the word "AVANTGARDE" (the letters can only be used as many times as it appears in the word).- Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station by Dorothy Gilman 3/9/22

2. Chic: The word is used to describe someone elegant and stylish, especially in their mode of dress. It's also used to describe a popular quality or appeal.
** Read a book whose cover shows someone wearing fashionable clothing (any era, post the cover) -or- read a book whose title begins with a letter in CHIC (ignore A, An and The).- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling-3/2/22

3. Cul-de-Sac: The literal translation of the phrase is (unfortunately) "butt of a bag", but that's not how it's used in either English or French. A cul-de-sac is a real-estate term that implies dead end.
** Read the last book of a finished series (tell us the series name) The Alexandria Quartet- #4-Clea by Lawrence Durrell 3/8/22

-or- read a book with a hyphen in the title.

4. Déjà Vu: The English translation of the phrase is "already seen", and it's usually associated with the weird feeling of reliving a past experience. In French, it's just something that has been seen before - not in an eerie or unusual way.
** Read a book that has a cover that you've seen before (read one book, but post both covers) -or- reread a book.- reread-The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane-5/25/22
Example for the cover option: Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian Eventide by Kent Haruf are cover twins. You can read one of these books and post covers of both.

5. Faux Pas: The literal translation of the phrase is "false step". The phrase is commonly used when a mistake is made in a social setting.
** Read a book with an X in the author's name - by Alexandre Dumas-4/18/22
or- read a book in which manners and etiquette are important in any way (tell us how your book fits).

6. Fiancé: In English, this word refers to a man who is engaged to be married. The feminine form of this word in French is fiancée, which is sometimes used in English (but not always, fiancé is used interchangeably).
** Read a book in which someone gets proposed to (they may or may not get married) - James Bond proposes to Tracy in On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming-9/16/22-
or- read a book with a man and a woman on the cover (post the cover).

7. Hors d’œuvre: Used to describe a small savory dish, something that is served as an appetizer at the beginning of a meal. The literal translation of the phrase is "out of work", as in, hors d’œuvre are served before (out of) the main course (work by the chef).
** Read a book with small, similar food on the cover (sweet or savory both count - a plate of cookies will do nicely, post the cover) -or- read a book that has a dinner party that mentions serving hors d’œuvre (post the line and page number where the word is used).- p.110-Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris-"...with the lobster and hors d'oeuvres, champagne..." 8/2/22

8. Raison d'être: Literally, "the reason for being", the phrase is used to describe what gives meaning, justification or purpose for someone or something's existence.
** Read a nonfiction book on a very specific subject (tell us what the book is about, if it's not immediately obvious) -CATS!- Cat Talk: What Your Cat Is Trying to Tell You by Carole C. Wilbourn-6/2/22
-or- read a book whose main character has a cause they're passionate about.

9. Touché: In English, this word is commonly used as a response to a quick-witted remark. In fencing, touché is a hit. In French, it's simply to touch.
** Read a book with a sense name in its title or subtitle -or- read a book with a character you consider witty or smart (tell us who).-Michael Corleone in The Godfather by Mario Puzo-3/1/22-

10. Et voilà!: The literal translation of the phrase is "see there". It is commonly used to announce something completed or done with success, with a feeling of satisfaction or pride.
** Read a book in which there is a Et voilà! moment (with spoiler tags, let us know what it is. James Bond once again saved the day and the girl from evildoers in -The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming-3/2/22
The phrase doesn't have to appear in the book, the sentiment is enough) -or- use a book that you loved.

Reserved

Challenge #939- Booktivity
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

March 2022 Word Search Scavenger Hunt
100p. min.
Begins: 01Mar22 / Ends: 31Mar22

Basic word list
biscuit
corkscrew
fugitive
genius
hangover
inflatable
joke
lasagna
miserable
napkin
oranges
pint
quiche
republic
tie (noun, worn around the neck)

Optional (BONUS) words
duffle
espresso
kibbutz
scone
vegetarian

National Dishes Update #9- It should be no surprise that this month's report is dominated by Italian dishes. 21 dishes were added to Italy's tally and another 63 items from 9 of Italy's regions (Emilia-Romagna; Puglia; Taranto; Sicily; Basilicata; Campania; Liguria; Tuscany and Lazio.)
But some other new Countries added- San Marino; Vatican City; Greece; Venezuela and Puerto Rico. New states- California and Sonora (Mexico); Pays Basque (France); Hunan Province (China). See the full list in the comments:

March 12- USA- California Wine- Clos du Bois Chardonay
March 14- China- Chinese Eggplant in Garlic sauce;
China's Hunan Province- Orange Chicken
-March 15-Portugal- Alcohol- Port
-France Region- Pays Basque-Basque Chicken
March 16- Italy's Region of Emilia-Romagna-Lasagna; Cafe Latte
March 17- Italy- Aperol Spritz-cocktail; antipasto; Penne e salmone;
March18- Italy Region of Puglia- Foccacia; Caciocavallo cheese; Tiella Barese-(a potato/rice/mussels dish); Orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta); Raw mussels
Italian Region of Taranto- Notte Rosso Primitiva di Manduria DOP- protected wine.
Italy-Frittata, Teralli (snack); Limoncello (liqueur) ; Peroni beer
March 19- Italy- Pocket Coffee (candy); Orecchiette con rapa (broccoli rabe); pastry- Cornetto
Italian Region of Puglia- Panzerotto - (similar to a calzone- but fried)
Italy Region of Sicily- Eggplant Parmigiana
March 20- Italian Region of Puglia- Friselle (a baked bread snack sprinkled with olive oil and topped with tomatoes); Fava e Cicoria (fava beans with chicory)
Italian Region of Sicily- Arancini
March 21- Italian Region of Basilicata- Crushi peppers (I had them in a dish with cod and chicory)
March 22- Italian beer- Birra Moretti
March 23- Puglia Region of Italy- Pasticciotto (pastry)
Campania Region of Italy- Crocchette (potato croquets); Mustazzoli (cookies)
Italy- Scrocchi (crackers)
March 24- Italy's Region of Liguria- Pansotti (triangular ravioli)
March 25- Puglia- Altamura bread (a PDO protected bread); Pizza Rustica
Netherlands- Maasdam cheese
Sicily- Toroncini- dessert
March 26-China- Dim Sum
Emilia-Romagna- Bolognese Spritz-cocktail
March 27- Emilia-Romagna- Tortellini in brodo (tortellini in broth); Tigelle (aka "crescentina- a round flat bread); Culatello (cured ham)
March 28- Emilia-Romagna- Salame Rosa (pink salami); Coppa di Testa (a pork head cheese); Zia Ferraese (a salami from Ferrara); Mortadella; Capocollo- a pork salami; Friggione (a tomato and onion side dish); Parmesan Cheese; Cavallo (horse meat); tagliatelle in ragu; Wine-Pignoletto
March 29- San Marino-dessert- Tres Tre Monte; Bean and Bacon Soup; Strozzapreti pasta; aperitif- Mistra
Italy- Bruschetta
March 30- Emilia-Romagna Region- Squacqueone cheese
March 31- Emilia-Romagna- Pumpkin Tortelloni
April1- Emilia- Romagna- Tortelli-(pasta filled with ricotta); Lambrusco-wine; Parma prosciutto; Torta fritta- fried bread puffs
April2 - Italy's Tuscany Region- Pesche di Prato - (a peach, vanilla, and Alchermes liqueur pastry- specifically from Prato); Mortadella di Prato (IGP protected)
Lazio- Pecorino cheese
Italy- Porchetta; Tocchetti (snack food); Penne with pecorino cheese and truffles;
April 3- Emilia-Romagna- Roccati chocolate
April 4- Emilia-Romagna- Coppia Ferrarese- bread with horns; Lasagna Verdi (Spinach Lasagna); Cotechino con fagioli (a type of sausage with beans);
Italy- Zuppa Inglese- an Italian trifle (dessert)
April 5- Lazio- Suppli with ragu; ***Pasta alla Gricia!***;
April6- Lazio- Spaghetti Carbonara; Roman Style Artichoke
Italy- Fried zucchini blossoms
April 7- Lazio- Jewish style artichoke; Gaio Mazio's pork- a pork stew that was Julius Caesar's favorite dish; pasta with Amatriciana sauce
Sicily- Rigatoni alla Norma (pasta with eggplant)
Puglia- Burrata cheese
Italy- Sangiovese wine
April 8- Vatican- Pasta alla Papalina (in this case Tagliatelle with ham, peas, mushroom, parmigian in a cream sauce).
Italy-Mussels in marinara sauce.
April 10- Lazio- Cacio e pepe- pasta with just cheese and pepper; Pollo alla Romano (chicken in a tomato base);
April 11- Lazio- Fettucine all'Alfredo;
April 12- Campania Region of Italy- Neopolitan pizza; Sfogliatella- cream-filled pastry
April 13- Italy- Mezze Maniche pasta (with broccoli and sausage)
Lazio- Saltimbocca- Veal wrapped in prosciutto
April14- Lazio- Roman pizza; Buffalo Mozzarella D.O.P)
April 16- Mexican State- Sonora- Machaca Burrito
April 21- Greece- Greek salad; gyros
April24- Tuscany- Biscotti (from Prato)
April 26- Nicaragua- Bigorón (Chicharron with yuca)
Puerto Rico- Pastel; Arroz con gandules; Alcapurria
Venezuela- Pabellon Venezolano (plate of seasoned shredded beef, white rice, black beans, fried ripe plantains, and a cornmeal griddle cake.)
April 27-San Marino- dessert- Torta Titano.


Beginning tracking of different types of pasta:(7)- Lasagna (3/16/22); Penne (3/17/22); Orecchiette 3/18/22); Strozzapresti (3/29/22); Tortelloni (3/31/22); Mezze Maniche (4/13/22); Bigoi (5/5/22)


tracking cheeses- Caciocavallo (3/18/22-Italy); Maasdam (3/26/22-Netherlands); Parmesan (3/28/22-Italy); Squacqueone (3/30/22-Italy)
Italy-3
Netherlands-1

*****COMPLETED 11/7/22***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #940- Wanderlust
see-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Celebrate Holi: The Festival of Colors
March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
10/10

1. The Holiday: Holi is a revered Hindu festival that is celebrated in every part of India with utmost joy and enthusiasm. Despite having roots in Hinduism, the holiday is observed across all religious communities. Also known as “the festival of colors”, its popularity has spread to many other countries, in large part to the millions of South Asians living all over the world.

✱ Read a book that takes place in India OR a book whose MC is of South Asian heritage.-- The MC is of Bengladeshi heritage in This Way Out by Tufayel Ahmed 11/7/22

2. When It is Celebrated: According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Holi takes place in
the month of Falgun, which usually corresponds to March in the Western Gregorian calendar. It is a two day festival, each day having its own name: Holika Dahan and Holi. Though you will find that the celebrations in parts of India will extend past the two days and into the following week. This year (2022), the festival lands on March 17 and 18.

✱ Read a book that was originally published in MARCH (share date)- The Godfather by Mario Puzo-3/1/22-448p. pub. 3/10/69
or read a series book #2.

3. History: The earliest references to Holi date back to the fourth century BCE. There are many stories that relate to the holiday, but the most prevalent is that it celebrates the god Krishna (personified as Lord Vishnu) triumphing over the evil King and his demoness sister, Holika. She was destroyed in a fire while trying to kill Vishnu’s son, Prahlada.

✱ Read a book tagged MYTHOLOGY or RETELLING on its GR Homepage OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in HOLI (ignore A, AN or THE).- I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf by Grant Snider-3/1/22

4. How is it Celebrated: The festival begins with Holika Dahan on the evening of the full moon. Ritual bonfires or pyres are lit and the people throw wood, grains, and leaves into the flames. This symbolizes the burning of evil spirits and that good always triumphs over evil. The next day is Holi, which represents love, rebirth and the arrival of spring.
It includes the famous “throwing of the colors”, where people of all ages flood into the streets with a riotous rainbow of dyed powders and drench each other and the streets with the colored powder and water. This was supposedly a favorite prank of the mischievous Lord Vishnu when he was young. There are also temple services, parades, musical performances, and dancing.

✱ Read a book where the characters build a fire in the text (briefly share details) OR read a book with a title that includes the name of a color in it.- Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg 3/20/22

5. Divine Love: The holiday is also referred to as the “festival of love”, celebrating the eternal and divine love of Radha Krishna. After the day’s riot of color, friends and families gather together in the evening to show their love and respect for each other and to partake in festive meals. It is common to distribute sweets among your neighbors and friends. It’s a special time to repair relationships, forget resentments and celebrate the renewal of life.

✱ Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in FESTIVAL OF LOVE.- The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming-3/2/22 - 3/2/22-

6. The Colors: During the early days of Holi, the colored powders that are used were made at home using natural ingredients such as flowers, leaves and spices. These ingredients were dried and ground into powders, which would then be added to water. Today they are usually commercially produced and sold in bags. Each vibrant color used in the festival carries many symbolic meanings.

RED: Red (and its pink variation) is one of the most popularly used colors. It is the color of love, beauty, fertility and purity. Traditional wedding saris are a fiery shade of scarlet. Though red also signifies passion, blood and fire, inducing the feeling of strength and power.

✱ Read a book with a cover that is predominantly red or pink or whose TITLE is printed in red or pink (post cover).- The Mine by Frances Carden-3/25/22-


YELLOW: Yellow is another vital color in the Indian psyche. It is synonymous with turmeric, an ingredient of great importance and healing powers. It reflects brilliance and the warm rays of the sun. In Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu is said to have woven the sun’s rays to fashion a resplendent yellow garment for himself. Yellow is also the color of knowledge and learning.

✱ Read a book with a cover that is predominantly yellow or whose TITLE is printed in yellow (post cover).- House Built on Fog & Sand: A Collection of Poems and Artwork by Anna Casamento Arrigo-6/8/22-

BLUE: Indigo (blue) dye is believed to be the world’s oldest dye, and literally means “from India,” where it was produced. Blue is the color of the gods and reminds Hindus that even though evil exists, it can be contained through courage and the right actions.
It is a symbol of strength and life. It is also the color of Krishna’s complexion and that
of the sky and oceans. And since water is transparent, blue is considered a transparent color.

✱ Read a book with a cover that is predominantly blue or whose TITLE is printed in blue (post cover).- The City Where Dreams Come True by Gulsifat Shakhidi-3/29/22-

GREEN: Green is the last band in the Indian National Flag and stands for fertility and growth. It’s the color of another manifestation of Vishnu, Prince Rama, who spent most of his life in exile in the forest. Married women in India wear green bangles or green saris in Rama’s honor. It is also the sacred color of the Muslim community in India and symbolizes new beginnings, happiness, freshness and virility.

✱ Read a book with a cover that is predominantly green or whose TITLE is printed in green (post cover).- Harp of Burma by Michio Takeyama-3/20/22-

ORANGE: Orange is another popular color used in the ritual and it is believed to energize your life instantly. It is also the color of the sun and linked with spreading light and a new day. It symbolizes our strong character and how we should leave the past behind, forgive and move forward.

✱ Read a book with a cover that is predominantly orange or whose TITLE is printed in orange (post cover).-You’ve Got Murder by Donna Andrews-4/4/22-

new country-4 (Pakistan, Egypt; Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Germany, East Timor, Brunei, Belarus, Singapore, Morocco, Yemen, Denmark, Oman, Belgium)
new region- (Germany's State Swabia, China's Jingsu Province and Hong Kong; and the American State of Louisiana)
repeats- Lebanon, South Africa, Philippines; China; India; UK
new dishes-53

National Dishes Details:
Total Dishes=228
Total Countries=52
Total Regions=24

Argentina- (1)-Empanadas
Belarus- (1)- Belarus-"Southern" Biscuits with Raisins
Belgium- Fries with garlic mayo
Brazil-(5) caipirinha; Pastel de Floripa; Cheese bread; Moqueca; Acai
Brunei-(1)- Marooka shrimp-flavored snacks
China- (5)-Fried Rice; Spring Rolls; Pork Dumplings; Singapore Rice-despite it's name...this is a Chinese dish; King Pao Chicken;
---Chinese Regions-(4)
-----Hong Kong- (1)- Hong Kong Street Noodles
-----Macao- (1)Pasteles de Nata.
-----Jingsu Province- Yangzhou Fried Rice
-----Szechuan Province- (2)Szechuan Noodles; Szechuan Grilled Pork buns
Colombia- (3)-Ajiaco soup; Bandeja Paisa; Cheese arepas
Denmark- (1)- Hungry Dane Burgers
East Timor- (1)- Coffee
Egypt- Foul medammas
El Salvador (1)- pupusas
Eritrea-(1)- Injera
Ethiopia- (7)-Doro Wat; Injera; Tibs; St. George's Beer; Yebeg Siga Wot; St. John's beer
France- (5)-Coq au Vin; French Onion Soup; Profiteroles; Creme Brulee; Crepes
---French Regions
-----Bourgogne-(2)- Escargots de Bourgogne; Boeuf Borguignon
-----Grand Est- (1)-Pain d'Espies
Georgia- (1)-Khachapur
Germany- (2)- Pretzel with Butter; beer- Rothaus Pilsner;
---German State
-----Swabia- (1)-Roast beef with spaetzle
Iran- (6)- Chicken Koobideh; Fesenjan; Sangak; Kookoosabzi; Faloodeh; Persian Ice cream
India- (13)-Chana Choor; Vada Pav; Dahi Puri; Daal Lentil Halwa; Upma; Paratha (an Indian flatbread); Chana Masala (a chickpea curry); roti, naan, Idli; Chutney, Cheese Pav Bhaji; Falooda
Israel- (1)-bourekas
Indonesia- (2)-Nasi Goreng; Chicken Satay
Italy (5)-pizza; manicotti; Penne with spinach; Tiramisu; gelato
Japan (7)-sushi; Japanese curry; chicken teriyaki; Miso soup; Asahi beer; Matcha green tea ice cream, mochi;
Kenya- (5)-Ugali; Nyama Choma; sukuma wiki; chapati; samosas
Lebanon- (6)-Falafel, baba ghanouj, hummus with shwarma, tabbouleh, flat bread; pastry-Zaatar Croissant; Zaatar Manakish
Malaysia- (1)-Satay
Mexico- (18) tacos; volcanes; chilaquiles; Modelo beer; Pan de Muerto (pastry); Camarones al Merequetengue; Campechana; Flautas; Pastry- Concha; pastry- Palmier; Entomadas ; Torta; Pacifico Beer; Victoria Beer; Churros; Tejuino; Margarita
---Mexican States
-----Baja California Sur- (1)-Stuffed Clams
-----Jalisco- (4)-Birria; Dessert-Jericalla; Tequila; tortas ahogadas.
-----Mexico City-(1)- Tacos al Pastor
-----Nayarit- (3)-Ceviche; Pescado zarandeado; Huichol salsa
-----Oaxaca- (16)-Black mole; Chapulines (grasshoppers); Mezcal; Tlayudas; Molletes; Oaxaca Cheese; Chocolate; Pan de Yama; Pan de Casa; Mole Coloradito; Mole Rojo; Tamales Oaxaquenos; Mole Amarillo; Mole Chichilo; Mole Manchmantel; Huitlacoche (corn fungus)
-----Puebla-(3)-Memelas; Chile Relleno; Tacos de Arabes
-----Sinaloa- (3)-Ceviche; Coricos; Aguachile
-----Zacatecas- (1)-Pork Enchiladas
Morocco-(1)-Kaab el Ghazal
Mozambique (4) - Piri Piri Chicken; Chicken Peanut Curry; Matapa; Black-eyed peas with kale
Nepal- (4)-Momo; Chicken tikka masala; golub jamun; chana masala
Netherlands- (2)-Amstel beer; Heineken beer
New Zealand-l(2)-amb; meat pies
Oman- dessert-Halwa Ship
Pakistan-(4)-Beef Tikka Biyani; Butter Naan; Chicken Karachi, Aloo Gosht.
Peru- (5)- Aji de Gallina; Parihuela; Inka Kola; Alfajores Peruanos; Peruvian Ceviche
Philippines- (8) Lumpia; Pancit; Sinugba.; Chicken adobo; Canton Guisado (Cantonese Pancit); Ensaymada, Kababayan, Macupino Tart.
Portugal- (1)-Bacalao
Russia- (5)-Borscht; Baltica beer; Beef Stroganoff; Pemini; Honey Cake
Serbia- (1)-Smoki Fresh Baked Peanuts
Singapore- (2)- Yeo's Chrysanthemum Tea; Tiger Beer
South Africa- (2)-Baobab Candies; Aramula
South Korea- (1)-Korean Fried Chicken
Spain- (1)-Tortilla de Patatas
Spanish Region-
---Catalunya-(1)- Pan con Tomate
Sri Lanka-(5) Chicken kattu; Chicken curry and String Hoppers; Kattamalli - a coriander and ginger tea; Bibbikan- a coconut cake.
Taiwan- (1)-Boba
Thailand- (3)-Pad Thai; Penang Curry; Singha Beer
Turkey- (1)-Pismaniye
Vietnam (2) -pho; spring rolls
United Arab Emirates (2)- Camel Milk Chocolate; Arabic coffee
United Kingdom- (5)-honeycomb toffee; Gin and Tonic; Fish and Chips, Chicken Pye; Dessert- Eton Mess.
---UK Regions-
-----Northern Ireland- (1)-Dulce
USA-(3)-Apple Pie; Pumpkin Pie; Bison Burger
---USA States (8):
-----Louisiana (2)- Seafood Gumbo and dessert- Beignets
-----Minnesota- (1)-Lemon bar
-----Missouri-(1)-Cinnamon Roll
-----New York- (2)-pizza; street hotdogs (Sabrett)
-----North Carolina- (2)-Pulled Pork sandwich; Fried- Green Tomatoes
-----Tennessee- (1)-Tennessee Hot Chicken
-----Texas- (1)-Texas Toast
-----Utah- (4)-Green jello; Dead Horse Amber Ale; Funeral Poatoes; Crown Burger;
Yemen- (4)-Chicken Kabsah; Saltah Fahsa; desserts- Basbusa and Kunafa Cheese

Desserts, Pastries and Candies:
Belarus-"Southern" Biscuits with Raisins
Brazil- (2)-Maracuja Mousse; Acai
China
---Chinese Regions-
-----Macao- (1)-Pasteles de Nata.
France-(3)-Profiteroles; Creme Brulee; Crepes
---French Region-
-----Grand Est- (1)-Pain d'Espies
India- (1)-Daal Lentil Halwa; Falooda
Iran- (2)-Faloodeh; Persian Ice cream; Zaban
Italy- (2)-Tiramisu; gelato
Japan- (2)-Matcha green tea ice cream, mochi;
Lebanon- Zaatar Croissant
Mexico- (5)-Pan de Muerto; Concha; Palmier; Churros; Alegria
---Mexican States-
-----Jalisco- (1)-Jericalla
_____Oaxaca- (2)-Pan de Yama; Pan de Casa
-----Sinaloa- (1)-Coricos
Morocco-(1)- Kaab el Ghazal
Nepal- (1)-Golub jamun;
Nicaraqua- (1)-Dark Chocolate
Oman-(1)-Halwa Ship
Peru- (1)-Alfajores Peruanos
Philippines- (5)-Biko; Leche flan; Ensaymada, Kababayan, Macupino Tart.
Russia-(1)-Honey cake
South Africa- (1)-Baobab Candies
Sri-Lanka- (1)- Bibbikan- a coconut cake.
Turkey- (1)-Pismaniye
United Arab Emirates- (1)-Camel Milk Chocolate.
United Kingdom- (2)-honeycomb toffee; Eton Mess
USA-(2)-Apple Pie; Pumpkin Pie;
---USA States-
-----Louisiana-(1)-Beignets
-----Minnesota- (1)-Lemon Bar
-----Missouri- (1)-Cinnamon Roll
-----Utah- (2)-Green Jello; Chocolate
Yemen -(2)-Basbusa and Kunafa Cheese


Drinks-
East Timor- Coffee
Iran- (1)-Doogh
Mexico-(1)-Tejuino
---Mexican States
-----Oaxaca- (1)-Chocolate
Peru- (1)-Inka Cola
Singapore- (1)- Yeo's Chrysanthemum Tea
Sri Lanka- (1)- Kattamalli - a coriander and ginger tea.
Taiwan- (1)-Boba
United Arab Emirates- (1)- Arabic coffee

Beers-
Ethiopia -(2)-St. George's beer; St. John's beer
Germany- (1)- Rothaus Pilsner
Japan- (1)-Asahi
Mexico- (2)-Modelo; Pacifico; Victoria
Netherlands- (2)-Amstel; Heineken
Russia- (1)-Baltica
Singerpore- (1)- Tiger Beer
Thailand (1)-Singha
USA-
---USA States-
-----Utah- (1)-Dead Horse Amber Ale

Alcohol and Cocktails-(Not beers or wines)
Brazil- (1)-caipirinha.
Mexico- (1)-Margarita
---Mexican States
-----Jalisco- (1)-Tequila
-----Oaxaca- (1)-Mezcal
South Africa- Aramula
United Kingdom- (1)-Gin and Tonic

*****COMPLETED 9/4/22***** UNTIMELY
LAST WORD= "Pitch"
188 days; last word="pitch"; 40 words; 20 sources; .213 wpd; 2.000 wps

Challenge #941-TCF
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Bonus Scavenger Hunt: March 1 - April 30

Welcome!

Most items are pretty general, but some are specific. If in doubt about an item – just ask! I try to be pretty flexible on most of these, since I want everyone to have fun. They may be on the cover or mentioned in the book.

The Rules:
• List the sentence in which the word (or phrase) is found and its location in the book.
• You may use a book (or even a single sentence) to fulfill multiple items (you do not have to read separate 40 books for this challenge!)
• Books that are used must be read during the period of this challenge.

The list
✔Acute-p.233-Clea-"...interrogation so acute that it suggested something like a crisis of apprehension." 3/7/22
✔Bakery-p.79-Clea-"...and whiffs of baking bread from the bakeries." 3/3/22
✔Bond-p.156-The Spy Who Loved Me-"Well, there's a man named James Bond who's involved." 3/2/22
✔Chinese food-p.29-The Summer Friend-"...we never once had pizza or Chines food..." 7/28/22
✔Compass-p.98-Clea-"...from another point of the compass I heard the sharp voice of..." 3/3/22
✔Eighties-p.50-Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe-""But I would venture to say she was still cooking. over at the cafe well up into her eighties." 3/14/22
✔File-p.124-Clea="Old Budgie can't keep books and files. 3/4/22
✔Freedom-p.35-Natural Histories: Stories-"...moments of freedom and escape..." 5/4/22
✔Hack-p.90-Burnt Sugar Cana Quemada: Contemporary Cuban Poetry in English and Spanish-"...my father hacks with his machete..."6/12/22
✔Harness-p.42-The Able McLaughlins-"...Andy was repairing the rope ox harness..." 4/19/22
✔Helium-p.78-Murder Once Removed- ...look any more like helium filled balloons?" 8/25/22
✔Hint-p.180-Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death-"But why didn't he drop me a hint?" 3/2/22
✔Invisible-p.103-Clea-"...but this belonged to the invisible world of strategies and armies..." 3/4/22
✔Legitimate-p.68-Books Promiscuously Read: Reading as a Way of Life-"...laws under which her child is 'legitimate'." 6/29/22
✔Litter-p.89-Cat Talk: What Your Cat Is Trying to Tell You-"Sox and Tux were litter mates who..." 6/1/22
✔Measures-p.143-Clea-"Civilizations die in the measure that they become conscious of themselves." 3/4/22
✔Meatballs-p.29-The Summer Friend-"...and order spaghetti and meatballs to go." 7/28/22
✔Melt-p.174-Greenwich Killing Time-"...seeing how long it would take to melt."4/30/22
✔Miniature-p.115-Greenwich Killing Time-"...with what looked to be a little white miniature poodle..." 4/29/22
✔Nanny-p.180-Baking Cakes in Kigali-"...Rajesh and Kamal, and their nanny Miremba." 4/24/22
✔National Park-p.67- Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel: Our List of the 500 Best Places to See... Ranked-"...trip up to Lovcen National Park or seek serenity..." 5/2/22
✔New Orleans-p.50-The Able McLaughlins-"...more distant now than she had been when he was in New Orleans..." 4/20/22
✔Notepad-p.137-You’ve Got Murder-"...but I had a vision of them examining whatever notepad or blotter he'd written on..."4//22
✔Oak-p.134-Clea-"Lawrence was a limb of the genuine oak tree..." 3/4/22
✔Peace-p.222-Clea-"...properties of something so profoundly at peace with itself..." 3/7/22
✔Pitch-p.150-Playing with Myself-"...hard to turn down Pamela's impassioned pitch..." 9/4/22
✔Prescription-p.68-Clea-"I obtained drugs under prescription for him to sell." 3/3/22
✔Rabbit-p.219-Clea-"...like an eyeless rabbit in a poultry shop." 3/7/22
✔Recliner-p.240-Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe-"He very quietly got up from his recliner and came into the kitchen."3/22/22
✔Refund-p.66-Leave a Message for Willie-"Or, I'd take it back, refund most of your money." 7/11/22
✔Release-p.62-Clea-"I could hardly wait for that slow dawn to bring me release." 3/2/22
✔Reward-p.154-The Spy Who Loved Me-"...and there'll be a big reward." 3/2/22
✔Robin-p.241- The Sirens of Titan-"...the blind man who sold the Robin Hood hats..." 5/18/22
✔Roster-p.114-Playing with Myself-"...she was releasing me from her roster." 9/4/22
✔Silverware-p.94-Call Me By Your Name-"I watched his silverware, his place mat..." 8/31/22
✔Sneaker-p.270-Baking Cakes in Kigali-"But you must see their sneakers!" 4/27/22
✔Soda-p.212-Baking Cakes in Kigali-"...come inside and drink a soda with me?" 4/25/22
✔Thunder-p.138-Clea-"...we suddenly heard their thunder growing..." 3/4/22
✔Training-p.124-Clea-"...a job for me with my police training," 3/4/22
✔Trust-p.427-The Godfather-"...he would not fail that trust." 3/1/22

National Dishes Update #8
Our trip to The United Arab Emirates provided us with a huge selection of new items to add to our Virtual Vacations list. Dubai and Abu Dhabi have mostly restaurants from Southeast Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, China, Philippines, etc.). Our six days at Expo Dubai also permitted us to sample many dishes we probably wouldn't have encountered elsewhere.
Overall we added 53 new items to our tally. We added 13 new countries (Pakistan, Egypt; Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Germany, East Timor, Brunei, Belarus, Singapore, Morocco, Yemen, Denmark, Oman, Belgium)
and 4 new regions ( (Germany's State of Swabia, China's Jingsu Province and Hong Kong; and the American State of Louisiana)
We added items for 6 countries previously visited (South Africa; Lebanon; Philippines; India; China and the U.K.)
See full tally in comments.

Feb. 7- Amarula- a South African liqueur made from the marula tree.
Feb. 9- Pakistan-Beef Tikka Biyani; Butter Naan; Chicken Karachi, Aloo Gosht.
Feb. 10- Belgium- Belgian Fries with garlic mayo
Feb. 11- Lebanon- a pastry- Zaatar Croissant
-India- an Indian flatbread- Paratha; Chana Masala (a chickpea curry); roti, naan,
China-Singapore Rice-despite it's name...this is a Chinese dish.
-Feb. 12- Philippines- Canton Guisado (Cantonese Pancit)- again, despite the name this is a Filipino dish.
-Feb. 13- Some Filipino desserts- Ensaymada, Kababayan, Macupino Tart. Interesting note... this tart is made from the macupino coconut which is a mutant species of coconut found only in the Philippines.
-Feb. 14- Egypt- Foul medammas- a fava bean stew served at almost all our breakfasts...very common apparently all over the Middle East.
-India- Idli- a savory rice cake served at breakfast with Chutney. Also Cheese Pav Bhaji.
also India dessert- Falooda... sort of a chilled sweet noodle parfait.
Feb. 15- India- Upma- a thick porridge like dish.
_Sri Lanka- Chicken kattu; Chicken curry and String Hoppers. Drink- Kattamalli - a coriander and ginger tea.
dessert-Bibbikan- a coconut cake.
Feb. 16- United Arab Emirates- Camel Milk Chocolate.
-Lebanon- Zaatar Manakish- a bread topped with an herb mixture...slightly bitter.
-Feb.17- U.A.E.- Arabic coffee
-Feb.17- Germany- Pretzel with Butter; beer- Rothaus Pilsner;
German State- Swabia-Roast beef with spaetzle
-East Timor- Coffee
-Brunei- Marooka shrimp-flavored snacks (we didn't care for these at all.)
-China- King Pao Chicken;
-China's Jingsu Province- Yangzhou Fried Rice
-Feb.18- Belarus-"Southern" Biscuits with Raisins (cookies).
-Singapore- drink- Yeo's Chrysanthemum Tea
-Morocco-dessert- Kaab el Ghazal- a sweet almond pastry
-Feb. 19- Yemen- Chicken Kabsah; Saltah Fahsa; desserts- Basbusa and Kunafa Cheese
-Feb. 20- UK- Fish and Chips, Chicken Pye; Dessert- Eton Mess.
Denmark- Hungry Dane Burgers- Burgers made with duck confit...excellent.
-Feb.21- Hong Kong- Hong Kong Street Noodles
-Oman- dessert-Halwa Ship-a sweet gelatinous mix of nuts, saffron and other ingredients.
-Feb.23- Singapore- Tiger Beer
-March1- (Mardi Gras)- Louisiana State dishes-Seafood Gumbo and dessert- Beignets.

Challenge #942-TCF
see-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

TCF January/February 2022 Bonus Scavenger Hunt

Adrenaline
Alert
Align
Appetizer
Attend
Band
Blanket
Cast
Challenge
Champion
Chicken
Chimney
Chips
Concert
Cotton
Drift
Engine
Explore
Festival
Flashlight
Flute
Ghost
Ice Skating
Individual
Instructor
Jackpot
Midnight
Mississippi River
Pine
Powder
Rent
Resolve
Roast
Salad
Sheriff
Ski Lodge
Slippery
Suite
Tone
Training

*****COMPLETED 11/3/22***** UNTIMELY

Last word= "tomboy"
217 days; last word="tomboy"; 20 words; 10 sources; .092 wpd; 2.000 wps.

Challenge #943- Booktivity
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

April 2022Scavenger Hunt
15/ 15 basic words found
5/ 5 BONUS words found

Basic Word List

✔Absence-Kindle loc.15032-The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"...to that anticipated death which is called the absence of those we love..." 4/18/22
✔Blessing-p.21-The Able McLaughlins-"...each family mentioned 'asked the blessing' always politely..." 4/19/22
✔Committee-p.114-Greenwich Killing Time-"If Moses had been a committee, the Jews would..." 4/29/22
✔Daughter-p.44-The Year of Magical Thinking-"...Lenny and their four-year-old daughter, my mother..."4/4/22
✔Enclosed-p.94-The Seven Wonders-"Enclosed by a wall, the Altis still contained a number of trees..."7/4/22
✔Furniture-p.56-You’ve Got Murder-"Zack had okay taste in furniture..." 4/3/22
✔Glance-p.46- You’ve Got Murder-...she cast a side-long glance at one of the security cameras..."4/2/22
✔Habit-p.46-You’ve Got Murder-"...very glad that I'm in the habit of making my personal calls..." 4/2/22
✔Joy-p.18-The Able McLaughlins-"A wave of joy, of ectasy complete passed over him." 4/19/22
✔Key-p.250-You’ve Got Murder-You're the key."4/5/22
✔Liar-p.144-Greenwich Killing Time-"You're a liar. You're a scumbag!" 4/29/22
✔Principle-p.180-The Able McLaughlins-"The garden scouted the very principles of the hardworking..." 4/21/22
✔Queen-Kindle loc. 14864-The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"Everybody had been anxious to amuse the two queens..." 4/18/22
✔Suitable-p.36-Greenwich Killing Time-"Then I put on some suitable somber clothing..." 4/27/22
✔Wallpaper-p.243-You’ve Got Murder-"...scenes many office workers use as screen savers or wallpaper." 4/5/22

Bonus Word List
✔Invalid-p.35-The Sirens of Titan-"She was behaving like an invalid..."5/12/22
✔Maternal-p.143-The Able McLaughlins-"...he wouldn't have wanted a wife not greatly maternal..." 4/21/22
✔Nextdoor-p.73-Cat Talk: What Your Cat Is Trying to Tell You-"...the superintendent next door told us..." 6/1/22
✔Obstinate-p.60-Fairytales for Lost Children-"If an obstinate patient refused..." 5/29/22
✔Tomboy-p.26-This Way Out-"...I was gay and she was a tomboy..." 11/3/22

Reserved- in progress- adding Italy-
Afghanistan- (1)-Corn Rot- a type of corn bread
Algeria-(1)- Shakshuka-eggs poached in tomato sauce with pequillo peppers
Argentina- (1)-Empanadas
Belarus- (1)- Belarus-"Southern" Biscuits with Raisins
Belgium-(2)- Fries with garlic mayo; Black Russian cocktail
Brazil-(5) caipirinha; Pastel de Floripa; Cheese bread; Moqueca; Acai
Brunei-(1)- Marooka shrimp-flavored snacks
China- (7)-Fried Rice; Spring Rolls; Pork Dumplings; Singapore Rice-despite it's name...this is a Chinese dish; King Pao Chicken; Chinese Eggplant in Garlic sauce; Dim Sum
---Chinese Regions-(5)
-----Hong Kong- (1)- Hong Kong Street Noodles
-----Hunan Province (1)- Orange Chicken
-----Macao- (1)- Pasteles de Nata.
-----Jingsu Province- (1)-Yangzhou Fried Rice
-----Szechuan Province- (2)-Szechuan Noodles; Szechuan Grilled Pork buns
Colombia- (3)-Ajiaco soup; Bandeja Paisa; Cheese arepas
Croatia-(7)- Rafiol-pastries; Ozujsko beer; Pan Lager; spaghetti with Dalmatian sauce; Fioli sa junecim filetom i tartufima (pasta with beef tenderloin and truffles); Savijaca- a strudel-type pastry; stuffed calamari (Prsut e sir)
Cuba-(2)-Mojito cocktail; Strawberry daiquiri
Denmark- (6)- Hungry Dane Burgers; Smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches- we had meatball, salmon and fried fish); Rye Bread; Danish red and brown sausages; Rødgrød Med Fløde -a red berry pudding with thick cream; Danish pastry (raspberry)
East Timor- (1)- Coffee
Egypt- (1)-Foul medammas
El Salvador (1)- pupusas
Eritrea-(1)- Injera
Ethiopia- (7)-Doro Wat; Injera; Tibs; St. George's Beer; Yebeg Siga Wot; St. John's beer
France- (7)-Coq au Vin; French Onion Soup; Profiteroles; Creme Brulee; Crepes; Bloody Mary cocktail; Milli-feuille (aka Napoleon)- dessert; Grilled beef Paillard
---French Regions (4)
-----Bourgogne-(2)- Escargots de Bourgogne; Boeuf Borguignon
-----Grand Est- (1)-Pain d'Espies
-----Pays Basque (1)- Basque Chicken
-----Sardinia (1)- Sardinia- Pecorino cheese Quenelle
Georgia- (1)-Khachapur
Germany- (2)- Pretzel with Butter; beer- Rothaus Pilsner;
---German State-(1)
-----Swabia- (1)-Roast beef with spaetzle
Greece (12)- Greek salad; gyros; Olives & Olive Oil; Greek Lemon chicken and rice; baklava; Ouzo; Fix Beer; Barley Frisella with swordfish; Moussaka, Mythos Beer; Greek yogurt, Koulouri Thessalonikis (sesame bread rings).
India- (13)-Chana Choor; Vada Pav; Dahi Puri; Daal Lentil Halwa; Upma; Paratha (an Indian flatbread); Chana Masala (a chickpea curry); roti, naan, Idli; Chutney, Cheese Pav Bhaji; Falooda
Indonesia- (2)-Nasi Goreng; Chicken Satay
Iran- (11)- Chicken Koobideh; Fesenjan; Sangak; Kookoosabzi; Faloodeh; Persian Ice cream; Mirza Ghasemi- a grilled eggplant dip; Kashko Badmejan- a different eggplant dip; Sholezard- a saffron rice pudding dessert; Persian baklava; Barbari flatbread
Ireland- (1)-Baileys Irish Cream
Israel- (1)-bourekas
Italy (31)-pizza; manicotti; Penne with spinach; Tiramisu; gelato; Aperol Spritz; antipasto; Penne e salmone; Frittata, Teralli (snack); Limoncello (liqueur) ; Peroni beer; Pocket Coffee (candy); Orecchiette con rapa (broccoli rabe); pastry- Cornetto; beer- Birra Moretti; Scrocchi (crackers); Bruschetta; Porchetta; Tocchetti (snack food); Penne with pecorino cheese and truffles; Fried zucchini blossoms; Sangiovese wine; Mussels in marinara sauce.; Mezze Maniche pasta (with broccoli and sausage); Radiatori pasta; Negroni aperitif; Amaretto liqueur; canelloni; rigatoni all'Amatriciana; Fagottini (pasta); gnocci; Girella pasta (corkscrew pasta)- we had it baked au gratin.; Crodino aperitif
---Italy Regions-(11)
-----Basilicata (1)- Crushi peppers
-----Campania (4)- Crocchette (potato croquets); Mustazzoli (cookies); Neopolitan pizza; Sfogliatella- cream-filled pastry
-----Emilia-Romagna (24)- Lasagna; Cafe Latte; Bolognese Spritz-cocktail; Tortellini in brodo (tortellini in broth); Tigelle (aka "crescentina- a round flat bread); Culatello (cured ham); Salame Rosa (pink salami); Coppa di Testa (a pork head cheese); Zia Ferraese (a salami from Ferrara); Mortadella; Capocollo- a pork salami; Friggione (a tomato and onion side dish); Parmesan Cheese; Cavallo (horse meat); tagliatelle in ragu; Wine-Pignoletto; Squacqueone cheese; Pumpkin Tortelloni; Tortelli; Lambrusco-wine; Parma prosciutto; Torta fritta- fried bread puffs; Roccati chocolate; Coppia Ferrarese- bread with horns; Lasagna Verdi (Spinach Lasagna); Cotechino con fagioli (a type of sausage with beans); Modena balsamic vinegar (protected)
-----Lazio (14)- Pecorino cheese; Suppli with ragu; ***Pasta alla Gricia!***; Spaghetti Carbonara; Roman Style Artichoke; Jewish style artichoke; Gaio Mazio's pork- a pork stew that was Julius Caesar's favorite dish; pasta with Amatriciana sauce; Cacio e pepe- pasta with just cheese and pepper; Pollo alla Romano (chicken in a tomato base); Fettucine all'Alfredo; Saltimbocca- Veal wrapped in prosciutto;
Roman pizza; Buffalo Mozzarella D.O.P)
----Liguria (3)- Pansotti (triangular ravioli); Trofie (pasta); Trenetta pasta (we had it with sea asparagus and anchovy paste).
-----Lombardy (1)- Pork Milanese Roulade
-----Puglia (12)- Puglia- Foccacia; Caciocavallo cheese; Tiella Barese-(a potato/rice/mussels dish); Orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta); Raw mussels; Panzerotto ; Friselle; Fava e Cicoria; Pasticciotto pastry; Altamura bread (a PDO protected bread); Pizza Rustica; Burrata cheese
-----Sicily (7)- Eggplant Parmigiana; Arancini; Toroncini (dessert); Rigatoni alla Norma (pasta with eggplant); Cannoli; Smeraldo Pistachio mousse; Sicilian Macaroni; Averna Amaro liqueur
-----Taranto (1)- Notte Rosso Primitiva di Manduria DOP- protected wine.
-----Tuscany (5)- Pesche di Prato - (a peach, vanilla, and Alchermes liqueur pastry- specifically from Prato); Mortadella di Prato (IGP protected); Biscotti (from Prato); Wild boar ravioli; Frantojana soup
-----Veneto Region of Italy-(6)- Bigoi pasta in anchovy and onion sauce; Baccala Mantecato (whipped salted cod); polenta; Venetian Seafood risotto; Bellini cocktail; Black risotto with cuttlefish ink

Japan (8)-sushi; Japanese curry; chicken teriyaki; Miso soup; Asahi beer; Matcha green tea ice cream, mochi; Taiyaki- goldfish-waffle with fillings such as Nutella or taro.
Kenya- (5)-Ugali; Nyama Choma; sukuma wiki; chapati; samosas
Laos-(4)- Larb salad; Tum Mak Hoong (Laotian green papaya salad); sticky rice; Mango sticky rice- an excellent dessert
Lebanon- (6)-Falafel, baba ghanouj, hummus with shwarma, tabbouleh, flat bread; pastry-Zaatar Croissant; Zaatar Manakish
Malaysia- (1)-Satay
Mexico- (18) tacos; volcanes; chilaquiles; Modelo beer; Pan de Muerto (pastry); Camarones al Merequetengue; Campechana; Flautas; Pastry- Concha; pastry- Palmier; Entomadas ; Torta; Pacifico Beer; Victoria Beer; Churros; Tejuino; Margarita
---Mexican States (9)
-----Baja California Sur- (1)-Stuffed Clams
-----Jalisco- (4)-Birria; Dessert-Jericalla; Tequila; tortas ahogadas.
-----Mexico City-(1)- Tacos al Pastor
-----Nayarit- (3)-Ceviche; Pescado zarandeado; Huichol salsa
-----Oaxaca- (16)-Black mole; Chapulines (grasshoppers); Mezcal; Tlayudas; Molletes; Oaxaca Cheese; Chocolate; Pan de Yama; Pan de Casa; Mole Coloradito; Mole Rojo; Tamales Oaxaquenos; Mole Amarillo; Mole Chichilo; Mole Manchmantel; Huitlacoche (corn fungus)
-----Puebla-(3)-Memelas; Chile Relleno; Tacos de Arabes
-----Sinaloa- (3)-Ceviche; Coricos; Aguachile
-----Sonora (1)- Machaca Burrito
-----Zacatecas- (1)-Pork Enchiladas
Montenegro-(2) burek- filled pie; Confit Duck leg moussaka
Morocco-(1)-Kaab el Ghazal
Mozambique (4) - Piri Piri Chicken; Chicken Peanut Curry; Matapa; Black-eyed peas with kale
Nepal- (4)-Momo; Chicken tikka masala; golub jamun; chana masala
Netherlands- (3)-Amstel beer; Heineken beer; Maasdam cheese
New Zealand (3) -lamb; meat pies; kiwifruit (although kiwis are originally from China, we will count them here for New Zealand where most people associate them.)
Nicaragua (2)-Dark Chocolate; Bigorón (Chicharron with yuca)
Oman- (1)-dessert-Halwa Ship
Pakistan-(4)-Beef Tikka Biyani; Butter Naan; Chicken Karachi, Aloo Gosht.
Peru- (5)- Aji de Gallina; Parihuela; Inka Kola; Alfajores Peruanos; Peruvian Ceviche
Philippines- (8) Lumpia; Pancit; Sinugba.; Chicken adobo; Canton Guisado (Cantonese Pancit); Ensaymada, Kababayan, Macupino Tart.
Portugal- (2)-Bacalao; Port
Puerto Rico (3)- Pastel; Arroz con gandules; Alcapurria
Russia- (5)-Borscht; Baltica beer; Beef Stroganoff; Pemini; Honey Cake
San Marino (5)- Tres Tre Monte; Bean and Bacon Soup; Strozzapreti pasta; aperitif- Mistra; Torta Titano.
Serbia- (1)-Smoki Fresh Baked Peanuts
Singapore- (2)- Yeo's Chrysanthemum Tea; Tiger Beer
South Africa- (2)-Baobab Candies; Aramula
South Korea- (3)-Korean Fried Chicken; Ah-Boong- goldfish shaped waffle cone with ice cream; Korean Corn Dogs
Spain- (1)-Tortilla de Patatas
Spanish Region-(1)
---Catalunya-(1)- Pan con Tomate
Sri Lanka-(5) Chicken kattu; Chicken curry and String Hoppers; Kattamalli - a coriander and ginger tea; Bibbikan- a coconut cake.
Taiwan- (1)-Boba
Thailand- (4)-Pad Thai; Penang Curry; Singha Beer; Phad Sei Eiw- a noodle dish.
Turkey- (1)-Pismaniye
Ukraine- (1)-Marmelade Confitures
United Arab Emirates (2)- Camel Milk Chocolate; Arabic coffee
United Kingdom- (5)-honeycomb toffee; Gin and Tonic; Fish and Chips, Chicken Pye; Dessert- Eton Mess.
---UK Regions-(1)
-----Northern Ireland- (1)-Dulce
USA-(3)-Apple Pie; Pumpkin Pie; Bison Burger
---USA States (12):
-----Arizona (1)- Godfather cocktail- scotch with Amaretto di Saronno.
-----California (1) - Clos du Bois Chardonay
-----Louisiana (2)- Seafood Gumbo and dessert- Beignets
-----Minnesota- (1)-Lemon bar
-----Missouri-(1)-Cinnamon Roll
-----New Jersey (1)- Taylor Ham Sandwich
-----New York- (2)-pizza; street hotdogs (Sabrett)
-----North Carolina- (2)-Pulled Pork sandwich; Fried- Green Tomatoes
-----Pennsylvania (1)- Philly Cheesesteak.
-----Tennessee- (1)-Tennessee Hot Chicken
-----Texas- (1)-Texas Toast
-----Utah- (4)-Green jello; Dead Horse Amber Ale; Funeral Poatoes; Crown Burger;
Vatican City (1)- Pasta alla Papalina (in this case Tagliatelle with ham, peas, mushroom, parmigian in a cream sauce).
Venezuela (1)- Pabellon Venezolano (plate of seasoned shredded beef, white rice, black beans, fried ripe plantains, and a cornmeal griddle cake.)
Vietnam (2) -pho; spring rolls
Yemen- (4)-Chicken Kabsah; Saltah Fahsa; desserts- Basbusa and Kunafa Cheese

*****COMPLETED 5/18/22***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #944- Wonderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


Austria's Capital: Vienna
April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
6/6

Tasks

1. Hofburg Palace
✱ Read a book with a horse or jewels on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book that takes place in the 19th century OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in HOFBURG PALACE.- Baking Cakes in Kigali by Gaile Parkin-4/27/22

2. Schönbrunn & Belvedere Palaces
✱ Read a book with a palace-like building on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book that was an Award Winner or Nominee (share award info) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in SCHONBRUNN AND BELVEDERE.- You’ve Got Murder by Donna Andrews-4/4/22

3. Vienna's Churches
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with S or T (use or ignore A, An or The) The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.-5/18/22
OR
✱ Read a book in which religion is important to the MC (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in VIENNA'S CHURCHES.

4. Musical Legacy
✱ Read a book with anything "musical" on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book in which music is important to the plot (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSICAL LEGACY.- The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane-5/25/22-

5. The Prater & Danube Island
✱ Read a book that mentions an amusement park of some kind in the text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC participates in an outdoor recreational activity (tell us what) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PRATER AND DANUBE ISLAND.- by Alexandre Dumas-4/18/22

6. The Viennese Coffeehouse
✱ Read a book with a coffee cup or prepared dessert on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in KAFFEEHAUS.- Greenwich Killing Time by Kinky Friedman-4/30/22-

Reserved


Desserts, Pastries and Candies:
Belarus-"Southern" Biscuits with Raisins
Brazil- (2)-Maracuja Mousse; Acai
China
---Chinese Regions-
-----Macao- (1)-Pasteles de Nata.
Denmark (2)- Rødgrød Med Fløde -a red berry pudding with thick cream; Danish pastry (raspberry)
France-(4)-Profiteroles; Creme Brulee; Crepes; Milli-feuille (aka Napoleon)- dessert
---French Region-
-----Grand Est- (1)-Pain d'Espies
Greece-(2)- Baklava; Greek yougurt with fruit and nuts
India- (1)-Daal Lentil Halwa; Falooda
Iran- (4)-Faloodeh; Persian Ice cream; Zaban; Sholezard- a saffron rice pudding dessert; Persian baklava.
Italy- (5)-Tiramisu; gelato; cornetto; Pocket coffee (chocolate); Zuppa Inglese- an Italian trifle despite the name
---Italy Regions
-----Campania (2)- Mustazzoli (cookies); Sfogliatella- cream-filled pastry
-----Emilia-Romagna (1)- Roccati chocolate
-----Puglia(1)-Pasticciotto pastry
-----Sicily- (2)- Cannoli; Smeraldo Pistachio mousse
-----Tuscany (2) - Pesche di Prato; Biscotti (from Prato)
Japan- (3)-Matcha green tea ice cream, mochi; Taiyaki- goldfish-waffle with fillings such as Nutella or taro.
Laos- (1)-Mango sticky rice
Lebanon- Zaatar Croissant
Mexico- (5)-Pan de Muerto; Concha; Palmier; Churros; Alegria
---Mexican States-
-----Jalisco- (1)-Jericalla
_____Oaxaca- (2)-Pan de Yama; Pan de Casa
-----Sinaloa- (1)-Coricos
Montenegro-(1) burek- a filled pie;
Morocco-(1)- Kaab el Ghazal
Nepal- (1)-Golub jamun;
Nicaraqua- (1)-Dark Chocolate
Oman-(1)-Halwa Ship
Peru- (1)-Alfajores Peruanos
Philippines- (5)-Biko; Leche flan; Ensaymada, Kababayan, Macupino Tart.
Russia-(1)-Honey cake
San Marino (2)- Tres Tre Monte; Torta Titano.
South Africa- (1)-Baobab Candies
South Korea-(1)- Ah-Boong- goldfish shaped waffle cone with ice cream;
Sri-Lanka- (1)- Bibbikan- a coconut cake.
Turkey- (1)-Pismaniye
Ukraine (1)-Marmelade Confitures
United Arab Emirates- (1)-Camel Milk Chocolate.
United Kingdom- (2)-honeycomb toffee; Eton Mess
USA-(2)-Apple Pie; Pumpkin Pie;
---USA States-
-----Louisiana-(1)-Beignets
-----Minnesota- (1)-Lemon Bar
-----Missouri- (1)-Cinnamon Roll
-----Utah- (2)-Green Jello; Chocolate
Yemen -(2)-Basbusa and Kunafa Cheese


Drinks-
East Timor- Coffee
Iran- (1)-Doogh
Italy-
---Italy Regions-
-----Emilia Romagna- Cafe Latte

Mexico-(1)-Tejuino
---Mexican States
-----Oaxaca- (1)-Chocolate
Peru- (1)-Inka Cola
Singapore- (1)- Yeo's Chrysanthemum Tea
Sri Lanka- (1)- Kattamalli - a coriander and ginger tea.
Taiwan- (1)-Boba
United Arab Emirates- (1)- Arabic coffee

Beers-
Croatia-(2)-Ozujsko beer; Pan Lager;
Ethiopia -(2)-St. George's beer; St. John's beer
Germany- (1)- Rothaus Pilsner
Greece- (2)-Fix Beer, Mythos
Italy (2)-Peroni; Birra Moretti
Japan- (1)-Asahi
Mexico- (2)-Modelo; Pacifico; Victoria
Netherlands- (2)-Amstel; Heineken
Russia- (1)-Baltica
Singerpore- (1)- Tiger Beer
Thailand (1)-Singha
USA-
---USA States-
-----Utah- (1)-Dead Horse Amber Ale

Alcohol and Cocktails-(Not beers or wines)
Belgium- (1)-Black Russian cocktail
Brazil- (1)-caipirinha.
Cuba-(2)-Mojito cocktail; Strawberry daiquiri
France- (1)-Bloody Mary
Greece- (1)-Ouzo
Ireland- (1)-Baileys Irish Cream
Italy (5)- Aperol Spritz; Limoncello (liqueur); Negroni aperitif; Amaretto liqueur; Crodino aperitif
---Italy Regions
-----Emilia-Romagna (1)- Bolognese Spritz-cocktail
-----Veneto Region (1)- Bellini cocktail
-----Sicily (1)- Averna Amaro liqueur
Mexico- (1)-Margarita
---Mexican States
-----Jalisco- (1)-Tequila
-----Oaxaca- (1)-Mezcal
Portugal- (1)- Port
San Marino (1)- Mistra (aperitif)
South Africa (1)- Aramula
United Kingdom- (1)-Gin and Tonic
USA
---USA States:
-----Arizona- Godfather cocktail- scotch with Amaretto di Saronno.

Wines-
Italy (1)- Sangiovese
---Italy Region
-----Emilia-Romagna (2)- Pignoletto; Lambrusco
-----Taranto (1)- Notte Rosso Primitiva di Manduria DOP- protected wine.
USA-
---USA States-
-----California- Clos du Bois Chardonay

*****COMPLETED 6/20/22***** TIMELY

Challenge #945- Wonderlust
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Fifty Nifty US States: Delaware
April 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
9/9

TASKS

✔1. Number: 1st State to Join the Union!!
* Read a series book #1- You’ve Got Murder by Donna Andrews-4/4/22
OR read a book with a page count that includes 1 (share count).

✔2. State Animal (Mammal): Gray Fox
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter G or F (ignore A, An or The). Greenwich Killing Time by Kinky Friedman-4/30/22-

✔3. State Bird: Delaware Blue Hen
* Read a book with a predominantly BLUE cover (post cover).- In the Orchard, the Swallows by Peter Hobbs-5/26/22-

✔4. State Flower: Peach Blossom
* Read a book with a MC that starts with a letter in PEACH (tell us who).-Henry Fleming in The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane-5/25/22-

✔5. State Tree: American Holly
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in AMERICAN HOLLY.- When the Ground Is Hard by Malla Nunn-4/18/22

✔6. Official State Nickname: The First State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE FIRST STATE.- Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt-6/20/22-
(2 Word Minimum)

✔7. Popular Attraction: Dover International Speedway
* Read a book with a car on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a 3 word title.- The Able McLaughlins by Margaret Wilson-4/22/22

✔8. Must Try Food: Slippery Dumplings
* Read a book with the word SLIPPERY or DUMPLING in the text (share text).- p.269-Baking Cakes in Kigali-"...trying to walk on all that slippery vegetation at high altitude..." 4/26/22

✔9. Weird Fact: Delaware has 300 Times More Chickens than People
The state's poultry industry is the primary driver of it’s agricultural economy and it is said to have all started by accident! In 1923, a woman named Cecilia Steele ordered 50 chicks to raise for eggs but instead she received 500!! She decided to turn the mistake into a new business and kept the checks to raise for meat, hence starting the state's poultry industry. This mistake is actually credited with introducing chicken as a household meat to the country.
* Read a book with a MC that owns chickens or read a book with more than 500 pages (share page count).- by Alexandre Dumas-4/18/22

10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Delaware.

RESERVED

*****COMPLETED 10/26/22***** TIMELY

Challenge #946- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The Written Word: Clay to Electronic Tablets
To Completion

The Written Word: Clay to Electronic Tablets
4/1/22 To Completion

19/19

1. Cuneiform Writing
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in CLAY (ignore A, An or The)- Cat Talk: What Your Cat Is Trying to Tell You by Carole C. Wilbourn-6/2/22-
OR
✱ Read a book set in Asia (tell us where).

2. Hieroglyphs
✱ Read a book in which one character speaks multiple languages -Angel speaks3 languages in Baking Cakes in Kigali by Gaile Parkin-4/27/22
OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in ROSETTA STONE.

3. Papyrus
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in PAPYRUS OR- Adele in When the Ground Is Hard by Malla Nunn-4/18/22
✱ Read a book with a marsh-like plant on the cover (post cover).

4. The Phoenicians and the Invention of the Alphabet
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book that has two 2's in its page count (they do not need to be intact; share page count).- 224p.- The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.-5/18/22

5. Greek and Cyrillic Alphabets
✱ Read a series book #7 or #17 OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREEK AND CYRILLIC ALPHABETS (three word minimum).- Greenwich Killing Time by Kinky Friedman-4/30/22

6. Latin Capital Writing
✱ Read a book with a title that is written in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS on the cover (post cover) - Fire in the Blood by Irène Némirovsky-5/21/22-
OR
✱ Read a book whose title has at least 3 of the following letters in it: J, K, W, X and Y.

7. Roman Cursive Writing and Waxed Tablets
✱ Read a book with the word WAX in the text (share text)-p.109-The Diving Bell and the Butterfly-"At the Wax Museum." 6/18/22
OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC writes an important document (tell us what).

8. Parchment
✱ Read a book with sheep, cows or goats on the cover or in the text (post cover or share text) OR
✱ Reread a book you have read before.- The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane-5/25/22-

9. The Graphic Particularism
✱ Read a book set in a country that was once part of the Roman Empire (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PALEOGRAPHY.- In the Orchard, the Swallows by Peter Hobbs-5/26/22

10. Carolina Writing
✱ Read a book with a character whose first name starts with the letters CHARL (Charles, Charlie, Charlotte, etc)- Charlie in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl - 6/9/22
OR
✱ Read a book tagged RELIGION or CHRISTIAN in its GR Homepage.

11. Gothic Writing
✱ Read a book set before 1945 (18th century)- by Alexandre Dumas-4/18/22
OR
✱ Read a book that was difficult to finish (tell us briefly why).

12. Paper
✱ Read a book set in a location that begins with a letter found in CHINA -Ireland- Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel- 6/4/22-
OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC recycles something (tell us what).

13. Humanism and Chancery Writing in Italy
✱ Read a book tagged CLASSIC on its GR Homepage - The Able McLaughlins by Margaret Wilson-4/22/22
OR
✱ Read a book with a title that is printed in CURSIVE WRITING on its cover (post cover).

14. The Invention of Printing
✱ Read a debut (first published) book by an author- Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski-10/26/22
OR
✱ Read a series book #4 or #14.

15. Aldus Manutius
✱ Read a book set in Italy- Idiot's Delight by Robert Emmet Sherwood-5/23/22
OR
✱ Read a book that features a book prominently in the plot line.

16. The Birth of Newspapers
✱ Read a book with an MC who works for a newspaper or magazine (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a collection of short stories.- Natural Histories: Stories by Guadalupe Nettel-5/10/22

17. The Typewriter
✱ Read a book set in the 19th century - 1872- The Adventures of China Iron by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara-7/19/22- -
OR
✱ Read a book with a female MC who works in an office.

18. The Computer
✱ Read a book with a MC who is a writer OR
✱ Read a book with the word COMPUTER in the text (share text).-p.17-You’ve Got Murder-"And if the human fools the other human into thinking he's a computer they make him a programmer, right?" 4/1/22

19. The ebook
✱ Read a book in ebook format- The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion-4/8/22
OR
✱ Read a book in which one of the characters is very good with technology (tell us how).

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 2/10/23***** UNTIMELY
LAST WORD="AMBIENT"
316 days; last word="ambient"; 50 words; 20 sources; .158 wpd; 2.500 wps.

Challenge #947-TCF
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

The Incredible Challenge Factory Scavenger Hunt XLII
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2022

Found 50/50 (42/50 as of 6/30/22)


The List

✔Adequate-p.275-The Sirens of Titan-"It was adequate for short hops..." 5/18/22
✔Ale-p.92- Greenwich Killing Time-"...I agreed and ordered a Bass ale..."4/28/22
✔Amber-p.4- The Red Badge of Courage-"A river,amber tinted in the shadow of its banks, purled..." 5/1/22
✔Ambient-p.120-Trouble in Nuala-"Of course,once the body has reached ambient temperature..." 2/10/23
✔Base-p.142-The Year of Magical Thinking-"...narrowed through the rocks at the base of the point."4/7/22
✔Batter-p.171-Baking Cakes in Kigali-"...regretting that she had brought the batter from home already mixed..." 4/24/22
✔Bronze-p.78-Greenwich Killing Time-"...because many of the little bronze plates were deliberately vague..." 4/28/22
✔Cactus-p.79-The Ministry of Flowers-"My catcus reminds me it too is alive..." 6/2/22
✔Casino-p.50-Greenwich Killing Time-"...everybody looked like gray people in a gray casino." 4/28/22
✔Cottage-p.140-The Able McLaughlins-"...the men had rushed into her cottage ..." 4/21/22
✔Cream-p.39-Greenwich Killing Time-"He or she belonged to the cream of the criminal class." 4/27/22
✔Degree-p.52-You’ve Got Murder-"...getting his English lit degree and taking the copy editor's job at UL." 4/3/22
✔Delicate-Kindle loc.14693-The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"It is of no use being delicate with me..."
✔Den-p.148- The Seven Wonders-"...and I had discovered in the witch's den on the Slope of Sisyphus..."7/6/22
✔Destiny-Kindle loc. 13398- The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"But he was not willing, his destiny prevailed..." 4/16/22
✔Drool-p.32-Fairytales for Lost Children-"...and blood oozed from his mouth like drool." 5/27/22
✔Endless-p.6-The Red Badge of Courage-"...clay and sticks made endless threats to set ablaze..." 5/1/22
✔Fade-p.29-The Seven Wonders-"...the sky, whicj was beginning to fade as twilight..." 7/3/22
✔Flamingo-7-Fairytales for Lost Children-"...shirts the colors of flamingoes..." 6/27/22
✔Generation-p.263-The Able McLaughlins-"...living not dying, full of strength and generations,while that man..." 4/22/22
✔Helicopter-p.16-Baking Cakes in Kigali-"'That's where those American helicopters were shot down, isnt it'"-4/23/22
✔Hollow-p.142-The Able McLaughlins-"He had found her lying there,hollow eyed, exhausted..." 4/21/22
✔Huff-unpaginated- The One Hundred Nights of Hero-"So let's see...Where were we...Huff!" 6/4/22
✔Lawyer-p.119-You’ve Got Murder-"Only one of them, a lawyer, was on my suspect list..." 4/3/22
✔Logical-p.248- You’ve Got Murder-"...no amount of logical debate was going to win Zack over..." 4/5/22
✔Mouse-p.137-You’ve Got Murder-"...look of cats waiting outside a mouse hole." 4/3/22
✔Podium-p.100-The Ministry of Flowers-"...telling us to move to that podium..." 6/2/22
✔Pond-p.169-Baking Cakes in Kigali-"...startled frogs leaping into a still pond." 4/24/22
✔Rebellion-Kindle loc.13939-The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"The place is, then, as you know, determined upon rebellion?" 4/17/22
✔Risk-Kindle loc. 14266- The Vicomte de Bragelonne- ...see that Biscarrat ran much risk in the enterprise..." 4/17/22
✔Speed limit-p.44-Red Lights-"Don't exceed the speed limit."6/25/22
✔Stake-p.97-The Sirens of Titan-"Even the man at the stake was standing at attention." 5/12/22
✔Tea-p.171-You’ve Got Murder-"...distinctly out of place next to the tea cozy..."
✔Trailer-p.104-The Collector of Treasures and Other Botswana Village Tales-"...who owned a tractor with a trailer."6/15/22
✔Tranquil-Kindle loc 15814-The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"Then, being more tranquil, he turned..." 4/18/22
✔Tuna-p.98-Greenwich Killing Time-"I fed the cat some tuna..."4/29/22
✔Twitch-p.18- Greenwich Killing Time-"...If he had a little facial tic or maybe a discernible twitch to his body you could be sure..." 4/27/22
✔Umbrella-p.51-The Year of Magical Thinking-"...mornings in Paris showed an umbrella icon. 4/4/22
✔Wallpaper- p.243-You’ve Got Murder-"...scenes many office workers use as screen savers or wallpaper." 4/5/22
✔Walnut-p.71-The Able McLaughlins-"...brought two heavy chairs he had made the winter before from walnut." 4/20/22

Bonus list
✔Affront-p.5- The Red Badge of Courage-"He took the matter as an affront to him." 5/1/22
✔Bayou-p.106-Leaves of Grass-"...on all the beaches and bayous of the Mississippi!" 11/18/22
✔Cannon-Kindle loc.13747-The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"...artillerymen, placed behind the large cannon bedded in their stone..." 4/17/22
✔Conform-p.106-Books Promiscuously Read: Reading as a Way of Life-"...without asking it to conform to our own feelings..."7/1/22
✔Gallant-Kindle loc.13579-The Vicomte de Bragelonne-"...the man who conducts himself thus is a gallant man..." 4/16/22
✔Gawk-p.56- The Summer Friend-"Tourists sometimes go down there to gawk..." 7/29/22
✔Ice Sculpture-p.265-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"'At ze Palace of Beauxbatons we 'ave ice sculptures...'" 10/17/22
✔Trough-p.4-The Red Badge of Courage-" ...which were growing from long troughs of liquid mud..." 5/1/22
✔Tureen-p.166-The Summer Friend-"...a model ship, a Mother Goose soup tureen..." 8/4/22
✔Wire coat hanger-p.141- The Cement Garden-"On the floor were Coca-Cola tins...several wire coat hangers, a box..." 6/24/22