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Challenge #969- Booktivity
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MEGA Scavenger Hunt V
Begins: 01July22 / Ends: 31December2022

PART ONE

0 / 50 words found THIS post
0 / 100 words found total challenge
0 books read



Word list
acrylic
aristocrat
attache
aubergine
bashful
bistro
bronze
brutal
burlesque
ceremony
charcuterie
cleavage
corny
cubbyhole
cul-de-sac
detention
dictator
dismissal
dragon
eggplant
encyclopedia
enzyme
eviscerate
falafel
fester
flourish
fossils
frieze
gangway
goatee
grimace
guarantee
havoc
hilarious
hogwash
hormones
hybrid
inclination
incompetent
indignant
isolation
janitor
jovial
jugular
kangaroo
khakis
latrine
leather
long johns
lurking


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MEGA Scavenger Hunt V
Begins: 01July22 / Ends: 31December2022

PART TWO

0 / 50 words found THIS part
0 / 100 words found total challenge
0 books read

Word List
mah-jongg
mangoes
manila
meticulous
muffler
Native American
neon sign
nightmare
nodded
omelettes
oncologist
outtakes
oyster
parched
pavlova
phalanx
phlegm
pronto
quaffed
querulous
rainstorm
reaction
rebellion
rolls (to eat)
russet
sequoia
skeleton
sneakers
sterile
sweet potato
tank top
thumbs-up
touseled
tripe
tusks
U-boat
underhanded
valise
vichyssoise
vile
vinyl
vodka
wane
welding
wink (noun)
wreckage
yardarm
yeast
zing
Zionist

Reserved
Report#13


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
Canada- Hawaiian Pizza
China- (9)-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; China-(2) Lamian- Hand Pulled Noodles (we had them with Cumin and Beef).; Jiaozi (potstickers)
---Chinese Regions-(6)
-----Hong Kong- (1)- Hong Kong Street Noodles
-----Hunan Province (2)- Orange Chicken; Liang Pi "Cold Skin"noodles
-----Macao- (1)- Pasteles de Nata.
-----Jingsu Province- (1)-Yangzhou Fried Rice
-----Shaanxi Province- (2)- Jiandui- fried glutinous rice ball with sesame seeds; Tanghuoshao (baked wheaten cake)- a snack.
-----Shanghai Province (1)- Shengjian Bao- Pan-fried pork buns;
-----Szechuan Province- (3)-Szechuan Noodles; Szechuan Grilled Pork buns; Chongqing HotPot
-----Xinjiang (Uyghur Autonomous Province)- (2)-Uyghur Laghman- a noodle dish; Uyghur naan (a flatbread)
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
Cyprus- (1)Spinach Borak
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- (4)-Nasi Goreng; Chicken Satay; Kopiko Cappuccino Candies; Ube Crackers
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
Jamaica (6)-Jerked Chicken; Curried Goat; Rice and peas (the peas are actually pigeon peas);Jamaican patties (similar to empanadas- we tried a chicken, a beef and a veggie); Red Stripe beer; D&G Jamaican pineapple soda
Japan (9)-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; Fujisan Bread; Japanese -style peanuts
---Japanese Prefectures (1)
-----Hokkaido- (1)Hokkaido ice cream
Kenya- (5)-Ugali; Nyama Choma; sukuma wiki; chapati; samosas
Kyrgyzstan-(1)- Samsa (a meat-stuffed bun)
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

*****COMPLETED 9/5/22***** UNTIMELY
LAST WORD= "badge"
20 words; 8 sources; .299 wpd; 2.5 wps

Challenge #970- Booktivity
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

July 2022 Booktivity Scavenger Hunt
15/ 15 basic words found
5/ 5 BONUS words found
8 books read

Basic word list
✔alibi-p.61-Leave a Message for Willie-"Well,doesn't he have an alibi for that time?" 7/11/22
✔badge-p.188-Playing with Myself-"...the Pink Glasses serve as a badge of courage..." 9/5/22
✔clerk-p.4-Pouliuli-"...the daughter of a government clerk." 7/10/22
✔ desk-p.107-Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator-"...keeps stealing mine out of the drawer in my desk..."7/2/22
✔facility- p.125-The Summer Friend-"...with that remarkable facility of his for denial..." 8/4/22
✔guilty-p.87-The Seven Wonders-"...the widows might be guilty of fraud..." 7/4/22
✔headquarters-p.57-Leave a Message for Willie-"...it was the headquarters of the Sunset Heights..." 7/11/22
✔jazz-p.202-Call Me By Your Name-"...feeling as decadent as one of those jazz piano players..." 9/2/22
✔knife-p.32-The Seven Wonders-"...sacred
objects, including knives and axes for sacrifice..."7/3/22
✔length-p.33-The Seven Wonders-"...the Sacred Way, lit all along its length with torches." 7/3/22
✔murder- p.44-The Seven Wonders-"...you suspect Theotimus to be capable of murder-..." 7/3/22
✔neck-p.25-The Seven Wonders-"From her neck hung a necklace of acorns..." 7/2/22
✔outsider-p.90-The Seven Wonders-"...before any outsiders had a chance to pose awkward questions." 7/4/22
✔proof-p.44-The Seven Wonders-"Without proof?" 7/3/22
✔reference-p.64-Playing with Myself-"...if you didn't get that last round of ABBA references, you can..." 9/3/22

Optional (BONUS) word list
✔earthquake-p.23-The Seven Wonders-"...soil would soften the effect of earthquakes..." 7/2/22
✔interrogation-p.45-Pouliuli-"At the beginning of his interrogation no students made any mistakes." 7/13/22
✔sandpaper-p.8-The Summer Friend-"...and I spent hours later with sandpaper trying to erase the evidence."7/28/22
✔tollbooth-p.58-Call Me By Your Name-"...I know almost every bend, every tollbooth, every chamber..." 8/30/22
✔vengeance-p.50- How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals-"...overwhelmed with anger, out for vengeance." 8/9/22

Reserved
Report#13

Mexico- (22) 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; Sidral Mundet soda; Jarritos Mandarin soda; De la Rosa Peanut Marzipan; Coronada Obleas de Cajeta (Caramel filled wafer cookie).
---Mexican States (10)
-----Baja California Sur- (1)-Stuffed Clams
-----Jalisco- (4)-Birria; Dessert-Jericalla; Tequila; tortas ahogadas.
-----Mexico City-(3)- Tacos al Pastor; Chilango style Huarache; Mole Blanco (white mole over chicken enchiladas;
-----Nayarit- (3)-Ceviche; Pescado zarandeado; Huichol salsa
-----Nueva Leon- )1)- Machaca with eggs
-----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- (4)-Amstel beer; Heineken beer; Maasdam cheese; Gouda 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.
Palestine- Warbat (a dessert similar to baklava...served with a syrup.)
Peru- (5)- Aji de Gallina; Parihuela; Inka Kola; Alfajores Peruanos; Peruvian Ceviche
Philippines- (😎 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

Challenge #971- CCC
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

SHRINK THAT TBR
DURATION: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
150p. min.
Complete in any order...
Using my TBR list

0/18 tasks
0/40 books

1. Read three books from series on your Goodreads TBR list that you have started and not finished. Books can be from the same series or from different series. Tell us the series.

2. Read two books from your TBR list that you own – print books only please!

3. Read two books from your TBR list that will help with two different , difficult-to-finish challenges. Tell us which challenges the books work for.

4. Read three books from your TBR list that are by new-to-you authors. Be sure to post links to the author names.

5. Read two books from your TBR list that a friend, co-worker or family member has recommended to you. Tell us who recommended them.

6. Open your TBR list and sort by date added. Make a note of the number of books on your to-read list. Divide that number in half (if you come up with a fraction, round up), and read the book that corresponds to that number.- Murder at the House of Rooster Happiness by David Casarett

7. Set your TBR list to show 75 books per page, and sort by Date Added, newest to oldest. Read two books from the first page of that list. Tell us when they were added.

8. Set your TBR list to show 20 books per page, and sort by Date Added, oldest to newest. Read one book from the first page of that list. Tell us when it was added.- Sula

9. Set your TBR list to show 30 books per page, and sort by author, A-Z. Read one book from the first page of that list. Be sure to post a link to the author name.- Call Me By Your Name or- Arrow of God

10. Set your TBR list to show 40 books per page, and sort by author, Z-A. Read one book from the first page of that list. Be sure to post a link to the author name.- The Fortune of the Rougons by Émile Zola

11. Set your TBR list to show 50 books per page, and sort by number of pages, shortest to longest. Read two books from the first page of that list (must be over 150 pages long). Tell us how many pages.- Pouliuli

12. Set your Goodreads TBR list to show 100 books per page. Sort by publication date, newest to oldest.
Read two books from the first page AND one book from the last page of that list (or last two pages, if there are less than 30 books on the last page). Tell us when they were published.
Keya Das's Second Act AND This Way Out AND Moll Flanders

13. Set your TBR to show 75 books per page, and sort by average rating, high to low. Read two books from the first page of that list. Tell us the ratings.- Blacktrekking: My Journey Living in Latin America AND The Thlewiaza-Seal Rivers: Challenge of the Ice

14. Set your Goodreads TBR list to show 100 books per page and sort by number of ratings. Read two books from the first page AND two books from the last page of that list. Tell us how many ratings each book has. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
AND-Looking for Alaska
AND-Glimmer Train Stories, #20
AND- Of Mortgages and Things

15. Set your Goodreads TBR list to show 50 books per page, then choose Random in the Sort menu. Read two books from the first page AND two books from the last page of that list.

Map Addict: A Tale of Obsession, Fudge & the Ordnance Survey
AND- The Floating Opera
AND- Chocky
AND- A Kestrel for a Knave

16. Set your TBR list to show 30 books per page, and sort by title, A-Z. Read one book from each of the first two pages of that list. (In other words, read one book from page 1, and another book from page 2.)
1934: A Novel
AND- A is for Alibi

17. Set your TBR list to show 40 books per page, and sort by title, Z-A. Read one book from each of the first two pages of that list. (In other words, read one book from page 1, and another book from page 2.)

18. After you have completed the rest of the challenge, read any three books from your TBR list that were on your list when this challenge began and are still hanging around

Reserved

draft...National dishes report #11

On August 15, 2021...just one year ago...Ramiro and I started this fun project of sampling dishes from all over the world.(I know, it seems like we have been doing it for years...but,no...just one year.) This month we added 18 items to our tally. Three dishes were from three different countries we virtually visited for the first time... Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan. Seven dishes are from four States or Regions that were visited for the first time...The Japanese Prefecture of Hokkaido, the Chinese Province of Xinjiang, the Mexican state of Nueva Leon and US State of Hawaii.

Overall, we have tried 428 dishes. 272 of those are from 69
Countries and another 136 are from 49 distinct National Regions.

July 17-Hawaii- Shaved Ice dessert; Hawaiian Honey Cone
Japanese Prefecture of Hokkaido- Hokkaido ice cream
July 21-Chinese Province of Xinjiang (Uyghur Autonomous Province)- (2)-Uyghur Laghman- a noodle dish; Uyghur naan (a flatbread)
Tadjikistan- Plov (a rice pilov with lamb- the national dish)
Turkey- Aryan (a salty yogurt drink)
Kyrgyzstan- Samsa (a meat-stuffed bun)
Turkmenistan- Manti (dumplings)
August 2- USA State of Louisiana- Crawfish Etouffee; Creole Jambalaya; Bread Pudding; Creole Pecan Parfait.
August 4- California- IN-N-OUT Burgers and fries- recognized as a part of California car food culture. See-https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisi...
Hawaii-Poke
August 6- Vietnam- Banh mi (sandwich)
August 7- Mexican State of Nueva Leon- Machaca with eggs
August 8- New York- Long Island Iced Tea

*****COMPLETED 10/28/22***** UNTIMELY
last word="unwrap"
40 words; 17 sources; .336 wpd; 2.353 wps

Challenge #972- TCF
Bonus Scavenger Hunt: July 1 - August 31 (started July 2)
see-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Bonus Scavenger Hunt: July 1 - August 31 (started July 2)

The list

40/40

✔Alien-p.59-The Seven Wonders-"...yet at the same time seems alien to it...." 7/3/22
✔Axe- p.32-The Seven Wonders-"...sacred
objects, including knives and axes for sacrifice..."7/3/22
✔Battery-p.36-Leave a Message for Willie-"...with cartons of motor oil, filters, batteries, and other parts." 7/11/22
✔Burst-p.287-The Seven Wonders-"...that I imagined it might burst." 7/9/22
✔Civilian-p.38-The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey-"...blown up a bus and killed thirty-two civilians..." 8/11/22
✔Code-p.283-The Seven Wonders-"...a list of signals and codes he proposes to use." 7/9/22
✔Command-p.219-The Seven Wonders-"...issuing what had to be a command..." 7/7/22
✔Crown-p.25-The Seven Wonders-"She wore a mural crown..." 7/2/22
✔Data-p.127-Unmanned-"I can retrieve some of my data, but..." 7/21/22
✔Energetic-p,58-Hotel Honolulu- "It made him energetic."12/3/22
✔Engage-p.413-Hotel Honolulu-"I did not have it in me to engage in this game..." 12/10/22
✔Engineer-p.84-How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals- "...Wilson,an engineer and inventor, created a series of nesting..." 8/10/22
✔Equipment-p.141-The Summer Friend-"...succumbed to the lure of decent equipment..." 8/4/22
✔Excitement-p.101-The Seven Wonders-"...as giddy with excitement as the spectators..." 7/4/22
✔Facility-p.125-The Summer Friend-"...with that remarkable facility of his for denial..." 8/4/22
✔Flick-p.12-Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris-"...nothing more than an occasional visit to the flicks..." 7/30/22
✔Float-p.86-The Adventures of China Iron-"...the tiny specks that float in the air of rooms..." 7/18/22
✔Glory-p.114-The Seven Wonders-"...and his chance for fame and glory..." 7/5/22
✔Gravel-p.150- Leave a Message for Willie-"Footsteps crunched on gravel, and then became faster." 7/12/22
✔Hardware-p.142-The Summer Friend-"...shakes paint cans at the hardware store..." 8/4/22
✔Hay-p.79-A Mercy-"...fresh cut, like hay in famine." 7/26/22
✔Impact-p.86-The Glass Key-"...spun to the left by the impact and he sank..." 8/21/22
✔Kit-p.69-Unmanned-"...that Goth chick stole my pick kit back in Jersey..."7/21/22
✔Knob-p.101-Leave a Message for Willie-"...so I tried the knob." 7/12/22
✔Lieutenant-p.53-Leave a Message for Willie-"...I'd been seeing a lieutenant on that detail when..."7/11/22
✔Lunch break-p.85-The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey-"I got talking to a group of five campesinos during their linch break." 8/11/22
✔Parade-p.112-Unmanned-"...a constant parade of losers..." 7/21/22
✔Patio-p.98-The Summer Friend-"...a prototype of the floating patio!" 8/3/22
✔Personnel-p.142-Death of a Messenger-"So I looked in his personnel file." 12/17/22
✔Piercing-p.164-The Reader on the 6.27-"...a shaven head covered in piercings." 8/17/22
✔Pillow-p.285-The Seven Wonders-"...and covered my head with pillows." 7/9/22
✔Pristine-p.63-The Reader on the 6.27-"...which represented around a hundred pristine copies of..." 8/15/22
✔Protocol-p.211-Murder Once Removed-"...for not following G-man protocol to the nth degree." 8/27/22
✔Railroad-p.40-The Adventures of China Iron-"...as intractably as the railroads laid down all over by royal decree..."7/14/22
✔Recovery-p.43-Call Me By Your Name-"It would help my recovery." 8/30/22
✔Sleeping bag-p.64- How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals-"...swaddled me in a sleeping bag..." 8/9/22
✔Soldier-p.60-The Seven Wonders-"...and patrolled by armed soldiers." 7/3/22
✔Stationed-p.58-Pouliuli-"...marines who had been stationed at Faleolo..." 7/14/22
✔Territory-p.18-The Adventures of China Iron-"...we were heading towards Indian Territory, to the desert." 7/13/22
✔Unwrap-p.71- Magical Negro"Hovers like sweat & unwraps you & you are in love..." 10/28/22

Reserved
Report#13

Desserts, Pastries and Candies:
Belarus-"Southern" Biscuits with Raisins
Brazil- (2)-Maracuja Mousse; Acai
China
---Chinese Regions-
-----Macao- (1)-Pasteles de Nata.
-----Shaanxi Province- (1)- Jiandui- fried glutinous rice ball with sesame seeds
Croatia- (2)-Rafiol-pastries; Savijaca- a strudel-type pastry;
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- (3)- Cannoli; Smeraldo Pistachio mousse; Toroncini
-----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.
---Japanese Prefectures(1)-
-----Hokkaido- Hokkaido Ice Cream
Laos- (1)-Mango sticky rice
Lebanon-(1) Zaatar Croissant
Mexico- (7)-Pan de Muerto; Concha; Palmier; Churros; Alegria; De la Rosa Peanut Marzipan; Coronada Obleas de Cajeta (Caramel filled wafer cookie);
---Mexican States-
-----Jalisco- (1)-Jericalla
-----Oaxaca- (3)-Pan de Yama; Pan de Casa, Chocolate
-----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
Palestine-(1)- Warbat (a dessert similar to baklava...served with a syrup.)
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.
Taiwan- Aiyu Jelly ("Iced Jelly")-a cold dessert-similar to neutral jello in a light syrup.
Turkey- (2)-Pismaniye; Turkish battered ice cream
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 (5)-
-----Hawaii (2)- Shaved Ice; Hawaiian Honey Cone
-----Louisiana-(3)-Beignets; Bread Pudding; Creole Pecan Parfait.
-----Minnesota- (1)-Lemon Bar
-----Missouri- (1)-Cinnamon Roll
-----Utah- (2)-Green Jello; Chocolate
Yemen -(2)-Basbusa and Kunafa Cheese

*****COMPLETED 9/2/22***** UNTIMLY

Challenge #973- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Capital of Columbia: Bogota
August 1, 2022 - August 30, 2022
6/6

Attractions & Tasks

✔1. Banco de la República Gold Museum
✱ Read a book with the word GOLD found in the text (share text) -p.153-The Tale of Despereaux-"...admiring the gold walls and floors and tapestries..." 8/7/22
OR
✱ Read a book featuring a museum (share name) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GOLD MUSEUM.

2. Mount Monseratte
✱ Read a book with a mountain setting OR
✱ Read a book with a major character who is religious (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MOUNT MONSERATTE.- How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals by Sy Montgomery- 8/10/22

3. Barrio La Candelaria
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book set in colonial times (1700's) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BARRIO LA CANDELARIA.- Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman-9/2/22-

4. Emerald Museum
✱ Read a book where the MC receives or purchases a piece of jewelry (share details) OR
✱ Read a book with a green cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in EMERALD MUSEUM.- The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey by Salman Rushdie -8/14/22-

5. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
✱ Read a book in which an MC grows flowers or vegetables OR
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MARKET (use or ignore A, An or The) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PLAZA DE MERCADO.- Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams by Mike Allred- 8/14/22 -

6. Jardin Botanico
✱ Read a series book #1, #9 or #19
-series#1- Murder Once Removed by S.C. Perkins-8/28/22
OR
✱ Read a book where a garden or park is important to the plot (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JARDIN BOTANICO.

Reserved

Report#13

Drinks-
East Timor- Coffee
Iran- (1)-Doogh
Italy-
---Italy Regions-
-----Emilia Romagna- Cafe Latte
Jamaica-(1)- D&G Jamaican pineapple soda
Mexico-(3)-Tejuino; Sidral Mundet soda; Jarritos Mandarin soda.
---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
Turkey- (1)- Aryan (a salty yogurt drink)
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
Jamaica (1)-Red Stripe
Japan- (1)-Asahi
Mexico- (3)-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-(1)- Godfather cocktail- scotch with Amaretto di Saronno.
-----New York-(1)- Long Island Iced Tea
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 10/5/23***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #974- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...



Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
August 1, 20222 - September 30, 2022
7/7

1. The legendary Nazca Lines are an impressive collection of giant pre-Columbian geoglyphs that have been etched into the desert sands. Encompassing an area of 200 sq. miles (517 sq. kilometers), these 2,000 year old designs were created by the Nazca people, who settled in the southern Peruvian coastal plain between the Inca and Nazca Valleys. It is an area known for being one of the driest places on Earth. The low amount of rain, wind and erosion has contributed to these geoglyphs remaining largely unscathed throughout the centuries.

*Read a book set in a desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The).- National Geographic Photo Ark Insects: Butterflies, Bees, and Kindred Creatures by Joel Sartore-10/5/2023 USA-NEBRASKA-10/5/23

✔2. The lines were discovered in 1927 by Peruvian archaeologist Toribio Mejia Xesspe, who spotted them while hiking through the surrounding foothills. However, the grand scale of the designs were not widely known until the 1930's, when aircraft spotted them while surveying for water. They were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. In 2018, Peruvian archaeologists announced they had discovered more than 50 new geoglyphs in the region, using drone technology to map the landmarks in unprecedented detail.

*Read a book in which archaeology is important to the plot OR read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count).-
157 p.- Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico- 8/2/22-

✔3. There are three basic types of Nazca Lines: straight lines, geometric designs and pictorial representations. There are more than 800 straight lines on the coastal plain, some of which are 30 miles (48 km) long. Additionally, there are over 300 geometric designs or geoglyphs, which include basic shapes such as triangles, rectangles, and trapezoids, as well as spirals, arrows, zig-zags and wavy lines.

*Read a book with a geometric design on the cover (post cover) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.- Murder Once Removed by S.C. Perkins-8/28/22

✔4. The Nazca Lines are perhaps best known for the representations of about 70 animals and plants, some of which measure up to 1,200 feet (370 meters) long. Examples include a spider, hummingbird, cactus plant, monkey, whale, llama, tree, lizard and even a many-legged mythological creature sticking out its tongue. The Nazca people also created other forms, including a humanoid figure which has caused much speculation as to “his” nature and has been nicknamed “The Astronaut”. These biomorphs are grouped together in one area on the plain. Some archaeologists believe they were constructed around 200 BC, about 500 years before the geoglyphs designs.

*Read a book with the word ASTRONAUT found in its text (share text)-p.199-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"...I put it in a report on the physiology of the astronaut Yuri Gargarin." 9/15/22
OR read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.

✔5. The lines were apparently made by brushing away the reddish iron-oxide covered pebbles that compose the desert surface and uncovering the white colored sand underneath. The Nazca people most likely used simple surveying techniques in their work, utilizing stakes to create straight lines. Evidence of this technique exists in the form of wooden stakes found at the ends of some of the lines. The large pictures were probably made using a grid system, starting with a small gridded picture that was reproduced on the ground in a much larger scale.

*Read a book with a red, white or red and white cover (post cover)- Semiautomatic by Evie Shockley - 9/6/22-
OR read a book with all the letters of GRID found in the title (any order).

✔6. But the biggest question on everyone’s mind is WHY they were built, which has led to many theories, some crazier than most. One theory suggests they were related to the stars and acted as a giant observatory. Another thought they were a giant landing pad for ancient visitors from space. The explanation most in keeping with what is known about the Nazca culture is that they were guides for ceremonial religious processions where the Nazca prayed to various gods about crops and water. A most recent theory confirms that they were most likely related to water. It has been discovered that ancient aqueducts, called puquios, seemed to be connected with some of the lines, so the shapes may be acting as a giant map of the underground water sources traced on the land.

*Read a book whose MC is religious or who grows crops of some kind OR read a book that includes a map (tell us what the map displays).- several maps displaying how geopolitical realities are manifested- Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics by Tim Marshall 10/8/22

✔7. Despite being studied by numerous anthropologists, ethnologists, and archaeologists, not to mention new-agers, ancient astronaut theorists, and alien enthusiasts, the Nazca Lines remain a mystery and we may never truly know why they were created. What we do know, though, is that they are incredibly fascinating. If you would like to see the lines, they are best viewed from the air. Local tour agencies have small plane tours that leave from the nearby cities of Nazca, Pisco, or Ica.

*Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage - The Glass Key by Dashiell Hammett-8/24/22 -
OR read a book where the MC takes a plane ride or takes a tour of something (tell us which).

Reserved
Overall, we have tried 410 dishes. 267 of those are from 66 Countries and another 123 are from 44 distinct National Regions. 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-(6)
-----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
-----Xinjiang (Uyghur Autonomous Province)- (2)-Uyghur Laghman- a noodle dish; Uyghur naan (a flatbread)
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.
---Japanese Prefectures (1)
-----Hokkaido- (1)Hokkaido ice cream
Kenya- (5)-Ugali; Nyama Choma; sukuma wiki; chapati; samosas
Kyrgyzstan-(1)- Samsa (a meat-stuffed bun)
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 (10)
-----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
-----Nueva Leon-(1)- Machaca with eggs
-----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

*****COMPLETED 2/14/23***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #975- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Cruise BINGO
Begins: 01Aug22 / Ends: 31Oct 22

READ CAREFULLY - Here's how it works:
You can complete a space one of FOUR ways. Remember there is NO FREE SPACE!
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.

You only need ONE of the above to complete the square AND you can mix and match tasks to complete a line. Be sure to tell us what task you used when posting completed squares.

Choose a level of participation or work the levels as you go:
Level One: Complete One Line (horizontal, vertical or diagonal)
Level Two: Complete Two Lines
Level Three: Complete Three Lines
✔ Level Four: Complete Four or More Lines

Challenge Rules: All forms of books are accepted as long as they are 100 pages or more.


25/ 25 items found
12 / 12 possible BINGOs


Line 1
✔Ship-Text-p.132-Playing with Myself-"...I suppose that ship has sailed." 9/4/22
✔Passport-p.80-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"Bond followed her through passport control..." 9/13/22
✔Buffet-Title- Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams by Mike Allred- 8/14/22 -
✔Porthole-Text-p.256-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"...while the Durmstrang ship's portholes were glazed with ice..," 10/17/22
✔Stateroom-Title- Semiautomatic by Evie Shockley - 9/6/22-

Line 2
✔Dancing-p.129-Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris-"I do not feel like dancing..." 8/2/22
✔Suitcase-text-p.214-A Heart So White-"...the first thing I do is unpack my suitcase..." 10/3/22
✔Excursion-Title- An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten- 11/2/22
✔Cruise Director-Title- Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman-9/2/22-
✔Relax-p.27- Kitchen-"Please stay with us. Relax!" 8/5/22

Line 3
✔Balcony-Text-p.142-The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey-"...and there was Ilse on the balcony above her Instituto..." 8/13/22
✔Anchor-Title- Attrib. and other stories by Eley Williams-9/11/22-
✔Let's Cruise- Author- Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn-11/11/22
✔Itinerary-Title- In Dubious Battle by John Steinbeck- 9/20/22
✔Sunset-p.150-The Tale of Despereaux-";;;in the field with Uncle's sheep and it was sunset time." 8/7/22

Line 4
✔Dolphin-p.63-How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals-"...I'd first met her at a talk on my Amazon pink dolphin book..." 8/9/22
✔ Fine Dining- Title- The Getaway by Jeff Kinney-2/14/23-
✔Life Jacket-p.129-The Summer Friend-"...invented what may have been the first life jacket..."8/4/22
✔Gangway-Text-p.80- The Reader on the 6.27-"...who came out to bawl the day's tonnage proudly at them from up on his gangway." 8/16/22
✔Bon Voyage-Title- Border Districts by Gerald Murnane-10/10/22-

Line 5
✔Casino-p.63-An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed-"...the real thing: Casino Cosmopol..." 11/1/22
✔Tropical Drink-Tilte- This Way Out by Tufayel Ahmed 11/7/22
✔Captain-p.18-The Buddha in the Attic-"Somewhere on the boat there was a captain..." 9/6/22
✔Ice Sculpture- p.265-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"'At ze Palace of Beauxbatons we 'ave ice sculptures...'" 10/17/22
✔Pool-p.90- An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed-"Some people went for a swim in the pool..." 11/2/22

Reserved
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- (😎 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
Tadjikistan- (1)-Plov (a rice pilov with lamb- the national dish)
Thailand- (4)-Pad Thai; Penang Curry; Singha Beer; Phad Sei Eiw- a noodle dish.
Turkey- (2)-Pismaniye; Aryan (a salty yogurt drink)
Turkmenistan-(1)- Manti (dumplings)
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 (13):
-----Arizona (1)- Godfather cocktail- scotch with Amaretto di Saronno.
-----California (2) - Clos du Bois Chardonay; IN-N-OUT Burgers and fries- recognized as a part of California car food culture. See-https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisi...
-----Hawaii-(3) Shaved Ice dessert; Hawaiian Honey Cone; Poke
-----Louisiana (6)- Seafood Gumbo; Beignets (dessert); Crawfish Etouffee; Creole Jambalaya; Bread Pudding; Creole Pecan Parfait.
-----Minnesota- (1)-Lemon bar
-----Missouri-(1)-Cinnamon Roll
-----New Jersey (1)- Taylor Ham Sandwich
-----New York- (3)-pizza; street hotdogs (Sabrett); Long Island Iced Tea
-----North Carolina- (2)-Pulled Pork sandwich; Fried- Green Tomatoes
-----Pennsylvania (1)- Philly Cheesesteak.
-----Tennessee- (1)-Tennessee Hot Chicken
-----Texas- (1)-Texas Toast
-----Utah- (5)-Green jello; Dead Horse Amber Ale; Funeral Poatoes; Crown Burger; Chocolate
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 (3) -pho; spring rolls; Banh mi (sandwich)
Yemen- (4)-Chicken Kabsah; Saltah Fahsa; desserts- Basbusa and Kunafa Cheese.

*****COMPLETED 10/28/22***** TIMELY

Challenge #976- Wanderlust
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Geography Lesson
August 1, 2022 - Completion
14/14

✔ 1. Bight
*Read a book with a coastal scene on the cover (post cover) The Summer Friend by Charles McGrath - 8/5/22 -
OR read a series book #7, #2 or #0 (any prequel with work for 0) .

✔2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where) - Italy- Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman-9/2/22-OR read a book with the letters SK (intact) in the title or author's name.

✔3. Tarn
*Read a book with a mountain setting OR read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order).- The Reader on the 6.27 by Jean-Paul Didierlaurent-8/17/22

✔ 4. Bocage
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (tell us how)- Mrs.'Arris is a British charwoman who follows her dream toown a Dior dress in Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico- 8/2/22-OR read a book you felt was particularly "lush" (tell us how).

✔5. Polynya
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover (post cover)- On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming-9/16/22-
OR read a book set during a very cold winter.

✔6. Oxbow
*Read a book where wildlife is important to the plot (tell us how)- the author is a wildlife scientist- How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals by Sy Montgomery-
OR read a book with a one-word title.

✔ 7. Calanque
*Read a book set in a Mediterranean country (tell us where) OR read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many).->184,000 ratings- The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo- 8/8/22 -

✔8. Moraine
*Read a book with the word GLACIER found in the text (share text) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.- Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams by Mike Allred- 8/14/22

✔9. Cenote
*Read a book with a subterranean scene (briefly describe)-One chapter describes how Russia placed a flag at the bottom of the Arctic Ocean claiming the area as its territory.- Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics by Tim Marshall 10/8/22
OR read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort (briefly describe).

✔10. Isthmus
*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel (use or ignore A, An or THE) OR read a "narrow" book, that is, a book with 100-150 pages (share page count).- 104p.- Semiautomatic by Evie Shockley - 9/6/22-

✔11. Maar
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR - Randy- -Playing with Myself by Randy Rainbow-9/6/22-
OR read a series book #4.

✔12. Taiga
*Read a book set in a arctic or subarctic location (tell us where) OR read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot (tell us how).- several scenes have the characters camping and doing other things in the forest in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling- 10/21/22-

✔ 13. Presque-Isle
*Read a book that has been translated from its original language - Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto- 8/5/22
OR read a book with a hyphen in the title or author's name. Check out this list if you need help: Book Titles with Hyphens.

✔ 14. Machair
*Read a book with flowers on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a tag on its GR Homepage that is related to nature (Outdoors, Ecology, Conservation, etc/share tag).- Fly Fishing is the central theme in A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean-10/28/22- -

Reserved
Desserts, Pastries and Candies:
Belarus-"Southern" Biscuits with Raisins
Brazil- (2)-Maracuja Mousse; Acai
China
---Chinese Regions-
-----Macao- (1)-Pasteles de Nata.
Croatia- (2)-Rafiol-pastries; Savijaca- a strudel-type pastry;
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- (3)- Cannoli; Smeraldo Pistachio mousse; Toroncini
-----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.
---Japanese Prefectures(1)-
-----Hokkaido- Hokkaido Ice Cream
Laos- (1)-Mango sticky rice
Lebanon-(1) Zaatar Croissant
Mexico- (5)-Pan de Muerto; Concha; Palmier; Churros; Alegria
---Mexican States-
-----Jalisco- (1)-Jericalla
-----Oaxaca- (3)-Pan de Yama; Pan de Casa, Chocolate
-----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 (5)-
-----Hawaii (2)- Shaved Ice; Hawaiian Honey Cone
-----Louisiana-(3)-Beignets; Bread Pudding; Creole Pecan Parfait.
-----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
Turkey- (1)- Aryan (a salty yogurt drink)
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- (3)-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-(1)- Godfather cocktail- scotch with Amaretto di Saronno.
-----New York-(1)- Long Island Iced Tea

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


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); Radiatori; Cannelloni; Rigatoni; Fagottini ; Girella pasta (corkscrew pasta); Lasagna; Tortellini; Tagliatelle; Spaghetti; Fettuccine; Pansotti (triangular ravioli); Trofie (pasta); Trenetta pasta;
Sicilian macaroni; Ravioli; Bigoi;


tracking cheeses-
-France
---French Regions-
-----Sardinia- Pecorino
-Italy-3- Caciocavallo (3/18/22); Parmesan (3/28/22); Squacqueone (3/30/22:
---Italian Regions
-----Lazio (1)- Pecorino
_____Puglia (2)- Caciocavallo; Buratta
Mexico
---Mexican States-
-----Oaxaca-(1)- Oaxaca Cheese
-Netherlands-(1)-Maasdam (3/26/22-
-Yemen- Kanufa cheese

Challenge #977-CCC
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Deck of Cards Challenge
8/1/2022 -- ?
52 tasks

For this challenge, you will read 52 books. There will be one task associated with each of the 52 cards of the standard deck. This challenge is open-ended from your start date.

To complete this challenge, first get your "deck." You can either shuffle an actual deck of cards and then record each card in order for your list, or you can go to https://www.random.org/playing-cards/ and use "52" for the number of cards, 1 for the number of decks, and select "Show cards as text instead of images." Then click "draw cards" and cut and paste your list into your challenge template thread post here.

Once your randomized card list is posted, find the task that corresponds to your first card, etc from the master task list. You can work on five tasks at a time. You must start with the first five tasks. You can work on those five "simultaneously" - meaning, you don't have to finish task 1 before beginning task 2. Once you have finished any of the first five tasks, you can add task 6 into the mix, so that you still have five open tasks but no more than that. Once you have finished a second task, you can move task 7 into your list of five working tasks, and so on. The first five "unfinished" tasks on the list always make up your "working" tasks. This will keep a difficult "early" task from preventing you from making progress in the challenge as a whole.

The tasks are *loosely* based on the association of Spades with conflict and power, Hearts with love, family, spiritual growth and joy, Clubs with work/working class issues, and Diamonds with material wealth. There are also tasks associated with red and black, and with the literal meaning of the words (spade as shovel, for example, or diamond as jewelry) or associated with the number of the card (as in a task that requires you to find a number of something).

Here are the tasks:

Ace of Spades - Read a book where the main character is a person of color.
Two of Spades — Read a book where two characters have a fight or disagreement or with a character you would describe as “a warrior” or “warlike.” If the latter, who is it?
Three of Spades - Read a book with a largely black cover (more than 50 percent).
Four of Spades - Read a book with a title in black and all capital letters.
Five of Spades — Read a book with a character in one of these five professions - banker, politician, soldier, law enforcement officer or CEO of a company with more than 10 employees.
Six of Spades — Read a book with a shovel on the cover or used in the book somehow (show the cover or, using spoiler tags if necessary, briefly tell us how it is used.)
Seven of Spades — Read a book published on the 7th of any month, in July of any year, or in 1997, 2007, or 2017. Tell us when it was published.
Eight of Spades - Read a book whose title starts with an E or an S (A, An and The do not count).
Nine of Spades - Read a book where every word of the title starts with a letter in “Nine of Spades” - three word minimum, all words count.
Ten of Spades - Read a book whose author’s first and last initials appear in the phrase “ten of spades.” Middle initials do not count.
Jack of Spades — Read a book where royalty/leadership of one nation considers or engages in conflict with another nation.
Queen of Spades — Read a book with a powerful woman as a prominent character (tell us who).
King of Spades - Read a book with a powerful man as a prominent character (tell us who).
Ace of Hearts - Read a book where a character wants a romantic relationship but does not have one.
Two of Hearts - Read a book where two characters fall in love at first sight or have a strong inexplicable attraction.
Three of Hearts — read a book with some kind of love triangle in it.
Four of Hearts - Read a book with a “nuclear family” - two parents (any gender) and two children (any gender) as the main focus or main characters of the book.
Five of Hearts - Read a book with a heart or heart-shaped item on the cover. Post the cover.
Six of Hearts —Read a book with a character who is a religious professional or figure (priest, nun, minister, vicar, saint, guru, etc.) Tell us the profession or nature of figure.
Seven of Hearts - Read a book whose main character’s first name is seven letters long.
Eight of Hearts — Read a book with a largely red or pink (more than 50 percent) cover. (Post the cover.)
Nine of Hearts - Read a book with a family pet visible on the cover. (Post the cover.)
Ten of Hearts — Read a book with a character who has a lot of children (more than four). Name the character.
Jack of Hearts - Read a book where a love triangle is resolved. Using spoiler tags if necessary, tell us how it was solved.
Queen of Hearts - Read a book with a character who introduces two other characters to each other who wind up dating or having a relationship.
King of Hearts - Read a book with a character who is a father of at least one daughter. (Name both characters)
Ace of Clubs - Read a book with a character who does “blue collar” work or work that does not require an advanced or college degree.
Two of Clubs - read a book where a character is a member of a “club” of some kind. What is the club? (It can be an official club like Boy Scouts or Kiwanis, or a local club like a country club or a "gentleman's club" or a "garden club" etc, or a situational club like being a member of "the old boys network" etc., your interpretation, tell us how your book fits.)
Three of Clubs - Read a book where someone is attending school.
Four of Clubs — Read a book where someone buys a house or moves into a new residence of some kind.
Five of Clubs - Read a book where a character is hired into a new job.
Six of Clubs — Read a book with six of some item on the cover. They don’t have to be identical but they must be the same thing in some sense and clearly identifiable as separate items: ex.: six different desserts which are not all cakes would work, so would six cupcakes. A tree would not work unless you can clearly see six different leaves. If it’s not obvious, tell us what item you’re using.
Seven of Clubs —Read a book where a character watches or participates in a sporting event or game of some kind.
Eight of Clubs - Read a book where a character has a coffee or meal break.
Nine of Clubs - Read a book with a character who is a new parent. Who is the character?
Ten of Clubs - Read a book where a character gets a professional or work-related “second chance” - your interpretation. What is the second chance? Use spoiler tags if necessary.
Jack of Clubs - Read a book with a character who is good at fixing things or solving problems — a “jack of all trades” as it were. Who is the character?
Queen of Clubs - Read a book where a female character is a housewife, a stay-at-home mom, or works from home. (Post the character's name.)
King of Clubs — Read a book where revenge of some kind occurs
Ace of Diamonds - Read a book with a wealthy main character in it. (Post the character's name.)
Two of Diamonds - Read a book where a character is trying to save up money for something, or trying to build a “nest egg” or “rainy day” or “emergency” savings account. (Post the character's name.)
Three of Diamonds - Read a book with someone on the cover who appears to be well-dressed or expensively dressed. (Post the cover.)
Four of Diamonds - Read a book where someone travels on a vacation.
Five of Diamonds — Read a book where someone gets a new (or new to them) automobile or with some kind of automobile on the cover.
Six of Diamonds - Read a book where someone travels by boat or train.
Seven of Diamonds — Read a book where someone inherits something. Who and what did they inherit?
Eight of Diamonds - Read a book with someone you think is “glamorous.” Who is it?
Nine of Diamonds - Read a book with someone in it who is famous (can be fictitious as long as they’re famous in the context of the book.). Who is it and what are they famous for?
Ten of Diamonds - Read a book where someone is wealthy but unhappy for some reason. Answering “yes” or “no,” did the character resolve the unhappiness?
Jack of Diamonds — Read a book where a last-minute infusion of cash or other financial assistance “saves the day” in some fashion. Using spoiler tags, tell us what was saved?
Queen of Diamonds - Read a book with a woman wearing jewelry on the cover. (Post the cover.)
King of Diamonds - Read a book where a watch, a necktie, or a man’s suit is visible. (Post the cover.)



Here are your 52 cards, drawn from a total of 52:

Queen of Spades
Three of Spades
Seven of Clubs
King of Spades
Nine of Clubs
Eight of Spades
Four of Diamonds
Nine of Spades
Queen of Hearts
Jack of Clubs
Five of Clubs
Jack of Spades
Jack of Diamonds
Five of Diamonds
Six of Clubs
Four of Hearts
Ten of Hearts
Ace of Hearts
Two of Clubs
Seven of Diamonds
King of Diamonds
Nine of Diamonds
Six of Diamonds
Six of Spades
Eight of Diamonds
Two of Hearts
Two of Diamonds
Two of Spades
Ace of Spades
Jack of Hearts
Ace of Clubs
Three of Hearts
Eight of Hearts
Four of Clubs
Seven of Hearts
Nine of Hearts
King of Hearts
Ten of Clubs
Eight of Clubs
Three of Diamonds
Queen of Diamonds
Seven of Spades
Queen of Clubs
Ace of Diamonds
Three of Clubs
Five of Hearts
Ten of Spades
Ten of Diamonds
Six of Hearts
Five of Spades
Four of Spades
King of Clubs

Reserved
Report#13

Beginning tracking of different types of pasta:(22)- 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); Radiatori; Cannelloni; Rigatoni; Fagottini ; Girella pasta (corkscrew pasta); Lasagna; Tortellini; Tagliatelle; Spaghetti; Fettuccine; Pansotti (triangular ravioli); Trofie (pasta); Trenetta pasta;
Sicilian macaroni; Ravioli; Bigoi;


tracking cheeses-(10)
-France
---French Regions-
-----Sardinia- Pecorino
-Italy-3- Caciocavallo (3/18/22); Parmesan (3/28/22); Squacqueone (3/30/22:
---Italian Regions
-----Lazio (1)- Pecorino
_____Puglia (2)- Caciocavallo; Buratta
Mexico
---Mexican States-
-----Oaxaca-(1)- Oaxaca Cheese
-Netherlands-(1)-Maasdam; Gouda
-Yemen- Kanufa cheese


Beginning 8/4/22) - Starting to track visits to Chain Restaurants- (Total=4)- In & Out (8/4/22); Outback (8/23/22); Einstein Brothers Bagels (9/14/22); Sammy's Woodfired Pizza (9/14/22); Pollo Loco (9/17/22)

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

Challenge #978-CCC
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

CLASSICAL MUSIC COMPOSERS, 8/1 – 10/31
12/12 COMPLETE
150 page min.

1. JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
🎵 Read a book by an author with a 4-letter last name; post a link to the author's GR page Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico- 8/2/22-
OR a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in TOCCATAANDFUGUE (ALL words count!); 3-word minimum

2. LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
🎵 Read book #9 from a series; tell us the series OR a book by one of your favorite authors; post a link to the author's GR page and tell us how many of their books you have read- read 10 other books by Fleming in addition to - On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming-9/16/22-

3. FREDERIC CHOPIN
🎵 Read a book with ROMANCE on its main GR page OR a book with at least two of these in its total page count: 1, 4, 8, 9, 0 (despite the repetition above, each number can only be used once); tell us how many pages-240p.- The Summer Friend by Charles McGrath - 8/5/22

4. CLAUDE DEBUSSY
🎵 Read a book set in France; tell us where OR a book whose main character earns their living as an artist or a writer; tell us the career- the author is the MC in this book as he travels through Nicaragua- The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey by Salman Rushdie -8/14/22-

5. GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL
🎵 Read a book that is popular (over 50,000 GR ratings); tell us how many ratings >72,000 ratings- Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto- 8/5/22
OR a book in which at least one character attends the opera; tell us who

6. JOSEPH HAYDN
🎵 Read a book by an author named Joseph (will accept Joe but no other variations) OR a book with a major plot twist that you didn't see coming; using spoiler tags, briefly explain- the MC, Ned Lamont, has a number of unforeseen loyalty shifts in The Glass Key by Dashiell Hammett-8/24/22

7. WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
🎵 Read a book with a musical instrument shown prominently on the cover; post the cover OR a book with CLASSIC on its main GR page- The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo- 8/8/22 -

8. MAURICE RAVEL
🎵 Read a book whose main character goes against popular opinion in a significant way; using spoiler tags, briefly explain OR a book whose title begins with a letter in RAVEL (disregard A, An and The)- The Reader on the 6.27 by Jean-Paul Didierlaurent-8/17/22

9. IGOR STRAVINSKY
🎵 Read a book by an author who has published books in more than one distinctly different genre; tell us the genres and post a link to the author's GR page- Non-Fiction and Childrens genres- How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals by Sy Montgomery- 8/10/22
OR a book whose main subject is controversial; using spoiler tags, briefly explain

10. PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
🎵 Read a book set in Russia; tell us where - Russia is the subject of many of the discussions in this book...particularly one chapter that discusses Russia's actions and claims over the Arctic in Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics by Tim Marshall 10/8/22
OR a book set between 1840 and 1893, inclusive; tell us when

11. ANTONIO VIVALDI
🎵 Read a book with a cardinal number in its title (one or 1 work, first or 1st does not) OR a book with a scene on the cover that obviously represents one of the four seasons; post the cover- Snow on cover representing Winter in NYC- Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn-11/11/22-

12. RICHARD WAGNER
🎵 Read a book in which prejudice of some sort is a major theme;- using spoiler tags, briefly explain - MC is a gay Bangladeshi Muslim young man and the book examines the difficulty dealing with issues caused by thoses statuses in This Way Out by Tufayel Ahmed 11/7/22 -
OR a book with WAR on its main GR page

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 10/4/22***** UNTIMELY
LAST WORD= "scalpel"
65 days; 20 words; 9 sources; .308 wpd; 2.222 wps

Challenge #979-Booktivity
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August 2022 Word Search Scavenger Hunt
Begins: 01August22 / Ends: 31August22


15/ 15 words found
5/ 5 BONUS words found
9 books read



Basic word list
✔announced-p.130-Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris-"'And now, if you'll excuse me for a minute,' Mrs. Harris announced significantly." 8/2/22
✔bill (as in a demand for payment)-p.16-Attrib. and other stories-"A waiter was sizing-up our shoes, and handing you the bill." 9/7/22
✔discount-p.98-Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris-"...and with our little discount for cash-..." 8/1/22
✔forgive-p.31-Kitchen-"Forgive me, please forgive me..." 8/5/22
✔hundred(s)-p.91-Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris-"...ten models paraded one hundred and twenty specimens..."8/1/22
✔irritating-p.44-How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals-"Even their hairs are not usually irritating." 8/9/22
✔lick(s)-p.182-The Glass Key-"...that's enough to lick you at the polls." 8/23/22
✔mechanic-p.79- The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey-"You see, a mechanic will tell you that a certain part is unavailable..." 8/11/22
✔oil-p.98-The Summer Friend-"...before the house was converted to oil heat." 8/3/22
✔scalpel-p.228- A Heart So White-"...as if it was one of his father's scalpels." 10/4/22
✔tiny-p.141-Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris-"...and into the tiny living room, where she..."8/2/22
✔unable-p.77-The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey-"...authorities had been unable to provide the resettled families with completed houses." 8/11/22
✔van-p.152-Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris-"Swinging wide the rear doors of the van..." 8/2/22
✔ white-p.83-Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris-"...peering through the fringe of white hair..." 8/1/22
✔ young-p.83-Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris-"...and makes me feel young again." 8/1/22

Optional (BONUS) word list
✔cattle-p.110-The Summer Friend-"Sometimes you could hear cattle low." 8/3/22
✔elephant-p.204-The Summer Friend-"...looked at the giant wooden elephant in the town of Margate..." 8/5/22
✔generosity-p.40-Call Me By Your Name-"...the words that sprang to me were not 'gentleness' or 'generosity'..." 8/30/22
✔per cent-p.16-The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey-"Eighty per cent of the city's buildings had fallen down..."8/10/22
✔rubbish-p.43-The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey- "It had become the custom...to rubbish Ernesto Cardenal." 8/11/22

Reserved

Foodlover's Atlas

Finland- pulla- a sweet bun or ring
Ireland- Bacon and cabbage
Norway- Jarlsburg cheese; Geitost cheese; Gammelost cheese; Mysost cheese; nationalliquor- aquavit
Sweden- yellow pea soup; knackebrod crackers; Vetelgand bread; national liquor- aquavit;
UK-
Scotland- Cullen skink- a cod chowder
Wales- Bara brith- spicy fruit bread; Llangloffan cheese
UK- Colcannon-mashed potatoes with cabbage; bread and butter pudding

*****COMPLETED 10/21/23***** TIMELY
(8/1/22-10/21/23)- 447 days; last word.="garnet"; 17 words; 15 sources; .038wpd; 1.133wps

Challenge #980- MW#95

BRACELET; DECAL; DISC; ENAMEL; FEATHERING; FILIGREE; FLUTED; GARNET; GLAZE; INLAY; NECKLACE; PEARL; PORCELAIN; TEARDROP; WIRE

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National Dishes Report #12

This month we added 22 new items to our tallies. We added first time virtual visits to Cyprus; Syria; Palestine; Canada and China's Shaanxi Province. Highlights were the Turkish Koufta Tajine- a sort of meat and vegetable pie...and the Chongqing HotPot. Biggest surprise was learning that Hawaiian Pizza originated in Canada..not Hawaii. Another discovery... finding another flavor of Mexican Mole which we didn't know existed...Blanco.

Overall, we have tried 450 dishes. 287 of those are from 73
Countries and another 163 are from 50 distinct National Regions.

August 16- China-(2) Lamian- Hand Pulled Noodles (we had them with Cumin and Beef).; Jiaozi (potstickers)
Chinese Province of Hunan- Liang Pi "Cold Skin"noodles
Chinese "Province"of Shanghai- Shengjian Bao- Pan-fried pork buns;
Japan- Fujisan Bread
Indonesia-(2)- Kopiko Cappuccino Candies; Ube Crackers
August 24- Mexico- (2)-Sidral Mundet soda; Jarritos Mandarin soda.
Mexican State of Mexico City- (2)- Chilango style Huarache; Mole Blanco (white mole over chicken enchiladas;
August 30- Syria- Kebeh (the national dish)
Cyprus- Spinach Borak
Turkey- Turkish Koufta Tajine; Turkish battered ice cream
Palestine- Warbat (a dessert similar to baklava...served with a syrup.)
September 5- Chinese Province of Szechuan- Chongqing HotPot with mixed soup called “Half flames – Half super spicy and half mild.
Chinese Province of Shaanxi- (2)-Jiandui- fried glutinous rice ball with sesame seeds (a dessert); Tanghuoshao (baked wheaten cake)- a snack.
Taiwan- Aiyu Jelly ("Iced Jelly")-a cold dessert-similar to neutral jello in a light syrup.
Japan-Japanese -style peanuts (peanuts coated with flour dough and fried.
Sept. 9- Vietnam-Green Papaya Salad
Sept. 14- Canada- Hawaiian Pizza

Beginning 8/4/22) - Starting to track visits to Chain Restaurants- (Total=5)- In & Out (8/4/22); Outback (8/23/22); Einstein Brothers Bagels; Sammy's Woodfired Pizza; McDonald's 10/2/22

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 10/29/22***** UNTIMELY


Challenge #981- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Zimbabwe's Capital: Harare
September 01, 2022 - September 30, 2022
6/6

Attractions and Tasks

1. Wild is Life Trust
✱ Read a book with a wild animal encounter in it (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book featuring a zoo or animal rescue OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in WILD IS LIFE TRUST.- Semiautomatic by Evie Shockley - 9/6/22-

2. Mukuvisi Woodlands
✱ Read a book where the MC lives in an urban setting, but regularly takes "nature breaks" (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in PICNIC (ignore A, An or The) - In Dubious Battle by John Steinbeck- 9/20/22
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUKUVISI WOODLANDS.

3. Ngomakurira Mountain
✱ Read a book with a mountain setting (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with a MC that is extremely physically fit (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NGOMAKURIRA MOUNTAIN.= Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman-9/2/22-

4. Lion Park and Snake World
✱ Read a book whose title includes all the letters in LION (any order) OR
✱ Read a book featuring a snake (share how) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in LION PARK AND SNAKE WORLD.- -Playing with Myself by Randy Rainbow-9/6/22-

5. Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences
✱ Read a book with a wood object on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ARK OF THE COVENANT (3 word minimum) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in ZIMBABWE MUSEUM OF HUMAN SCIENCES.- Attrib. and other stories by Eley Williams-9/11/22-

6. Eastgate Centre
✱ Read a book with a large building on its cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book in which conservation is important to the plot (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in EASTGATE CENTRE-A Servant to Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni-10/29/22

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 12/23/22***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #982- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

The Pearl of the Indian Ocean: Sri Lanka
September 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
15/15

Day 1: Colombo
✔*Read a book where a market is visited or a trade takes place (briefly share details) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SRI JAYAWARDENAPURA KOTTE (3 Word Minimum).- Attrib. and other stories by Eley Williams-9/11/22-

✔*Read a book featuring a museum (share name) OR read a book set between 1638 and 1948 (tell us when).-1930's - In Dubious Battle by John Steinbeck- 9/20/22

Day 2: The Southern Coast and Galle
*Read a book with a beach or sand on the cover (post cover) OR read a book originally published in 2004.

✔*Read a book with the word SUN, MOON or STAR in its title OR read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in GALLE.- MC= Elio in Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman-9/2/22-

Day 3: Yala National Park
✔*Read a book with 5 in the total page count (share page count) -359p.- On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming-9/16/22-
OR read a book with a feline featured in the story (briefly share how).

✔*Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where) OR read a book with a tag on its GR Homepage that is related to nature (share tag).
tagged Environment>Nature- A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean-10/28/22-

Day 4: Ella
✔* Read a book whose author's initials can be found in HILL COUNTRY - An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten- 11/2/22 —
OR read a book where a character takes a train journey.

*Read a book where the MC has a cup of tea (share text) OR read a book with a green cover (post cover).

Day 5: Kandy
✔* Read a book set in a capital city (tell us where) Madrid, Spain- A Heart So White by Javier Marías-10/4/22
OR read a book whose MC is a member of royalty.

✔*Read a book originally published in July or August (share publication date) pub. 8/23/2011- The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka-9/22/22
OR read a book tagged RELIGION in its GR Homepage.

Day 6: Pinnawela and Polonnaruwa
✔*Read a book with the word ELEPHANT found in the text (share text) OR read a book with an orphan in the story (tell us who).- Harry Potter is an orphan in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling- 10/21/22

*Read a series book #2 OR read a book where a song or singer is mentioned (share text).

Day 7: Sigiriya
*Read a book with a staircase or door on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with all the letters of ROCK found in the title (any order).-

✔*Read a book with a female MC -Lily in Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn-11/11/22
OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in SIGIRIYA.

Day 8: Anuradhapura
*Read a book set in the 19th century OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ANURADHAPURA (2 Word Minimum).

✔*Read a book in which archaeology is important to the plot - A ritualized murder seems to be linked to the archaeological discovery of a hidden Royal tomb in Hawaii in Death of a Messenger by Robert McCaw-12/23/22-
OR read a series book #3.

Day 9: Dambulla
✔*Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in CRICKET (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book where a competition takes place (tell us what kind).- The author details the competition between nations to gain sovereignty over the Arctic and Antarctic in Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics by Tim Marshall 10/8/22

✔*Read a book with a statue on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with 1, 5 or 3 in the total page count (share page count).- 104p.- Semiautomatic by Evie Shockley - 9/6/22-

Day 10: Extension to the Maldives
✔*Read a book with an island setting (tell us where) OR read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in CORAL.- MC=Randy in -Playing with Myself by Randy Rainbow-9/6/22-

✔*Read a book with a boat on the cover (post cover) OR read a book where a character's actions show respect for another person (briefly share details)- even though revealing a secret could help the MC and destroy another, he refuses to do so in Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski-10/26/22

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 6/21/24****** UNTIMELY
Last words="Sea Turtle"
(9/1/22-6/21/24)- 660 days; last words= "sea turtle"; 45 words; 19 sources; .068wpd; 2.368wps

Challenge #983- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Sri Lanka Word Search
September 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
0/45


Sri Lanka Word Search
September 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

45/45

Words
✔ Adorn-p.322-Burma Sahib-"...blooms, had adorned every other bungalow..." 4/9/24
✔Bastion-p.2- Dash & Lily's Book of Dares-"...the Strand, that bastion of titillating erudition..." 11/5/22
✔Bathing (no variations)-p.141-Call Me By Your Name-"...he was wearing my bathing suit." 9/1/22
✔ Bell-shaped-p.154-The White Woman on the Green Bicycle-"The branches dangled with bell-shaped, woman-shaped fruit..." 6/12/24
✔ Birdwatcher-p.273-Selfish and Perverse-"Birdwatchers understand that when a beautiful bluebird flies off..." 10/22/23
✔Buddhism-p.54-Trouble in Nuala-"Ceylon's version of Buddhism didn't require its followers to be strict vegetarians..." 12/18/22
✔Coastal-p.116-Attrib. and other stories-"...started driving around the coastal roads at four..." 9/9/22
✔Colonial-p.118-Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics-"Belgian colonial rule made the British and French versions look positively benign..." 10/6/22
✔Conservation-p.273-Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders-"...while educating people on their conservation." 12/23/22
✔Cricket-p.50-Trouble in Nuala-"...an Australian cricket team was visiting..." 12/18/22
✔Deity-p.147-Call Me By Your Name-"...had spurned an envious deity who had..."9/1/22
✔Delicious-p.193-Call Me By Your Name-"The brew is quite delicious." 9/2/22
✔Dutch-p.239-Call Me By Your Name-"One of the Dutch girls had lost it." 9/2/22
✔Elephant-p.155-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"...and each the size of an elephant." 10/14/22
✔Fort-p.41-Trouble in Nuala-"...Nadar will be happy to hold the fort..." 12/1/22
✔Fresco(e)-p.188-Call Me By Your Name-"The place was a large al fresco trattoria..." 9/2/22
✔Global Warming (must be together)-p.179-Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics-"...and global warming could diminish the water flow." 10/7/22
✔Goods (noun - must be plural)-p.105-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"...the tiny caterpillar of a long goods train..." 9/13/22
✔Granite-p.101-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"The granite grey eyes were careful." 9/13/22
✔ Harvester (no variations)-p.361-Leaves of Grass-"Or the sower sowing in the fields, or the harvester harvesting..." 6/14/23
✔Hindu-p.27-The Buddha in the Attic-"...distracted by the handsome Hindu man..." 9/7/22
✔Interior-p.117-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"Several of the interior tables were occupied..."9/13/22
✔Irrigation-p.53-The Buddha in the Attic-"One in an irrigation ditch." 9/21/22
✔Jungle-p.163-Attrib. and other stories-"...that uses insect corpses and jungle debris..." 9/11/22
✔Keeper-p. 206-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"Harry saw each of the dragon keepers pull out his wand." 10/16/22
✔Leopard-p.130-Attrib. and other stories-"...and might include jaguars, leopards, and some..." 9/11/22
✔Moon-p.92-Playing with Myself-"I was over the moon!" 9/3/22
✔Orphanage-p.41-The Buddha in the Attic-"Build an orphanage." 9/21/22
✔Pavilion-p.62-Swimming in the Dark-"...by the hill with the white pavilion." 10/24/22
✔Pearl-p.43-Playing with Myself-"...to snarkily suggest he calm down with the pearl clutching..." 9/2/22
✔Plantation-p.42-Border Districts-"...he would soon sell off his plantation..." 10/9/22
✔Pole-p.151-Attrib. and other stories-"...across the metal pole in his hands..." 9/11/22
✔Rainwater-p. 122-Border Districts-"...that formed a base beneath a tall rainwater tank." 10/10/22
✔Reef-p.25-A River Runs Through It-"The reef of rock was about two feet under the water..." 10/23/22
✔Relic-p.92-The Buddha in the Attic-"Relics from a distant era." 9/23/22
✔Respect-p.39-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"...because he had conceived respect and affection for this man." 9/12/22
✔ Sea Turtle (must be together)-p.333-The White Woman on the Green Bicycle- "The time he stroked the sea turtle's head...." 6/21/24
✔ Serendipity-p.78-Word Play-"Neophyte's serendipity!" 6/19/23
✔Shining (no variations)-p.144-Call Me By Your Name-"...more radiant: it was shining right at me,..." 9/1/22
✔Song-p.1- Playing with Myself-"...it's likely you've seen my song parody videos..." 9/2/22
✔Stadium-p.66-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"The stairs into the stadium were carpeted..." 10/12/22
✔Tooth-p.41-=Attrib. and other stories-"I rapped my day-old tooth stripped #34 Char Siu takeaway rib against..." 9/8/22
✔Tsunami-p.60-This Way Out-"...not since I fell into that tsunami of depression..." 11/4/22
✔Volcanic (no variations)-p.27-Attrib. and other stories-"...that featured a Volcanic Red alien vinyl decal..." 9/7/22
✔ Waterfowl-p.80-She: A History of Adventure-"...flocks of every sort of waterfowl flew..." 10/27/23

Reserved

Challenge #984- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

The Cuisine of Sri Lanka
September 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
0/10

1. Fish Ambul Thiyal
As you'd expect from an island, seafood plays an important role in Sri Lankan cuisine. Fish Ambul Thiyal (sour fish curry) is one of the most beloved varieties of the many different fish curries available. The fish - usually something large and firm, such as tuna, is cut into cubes, then sautéed in a blend of spices including black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, and garlic. Perhaps the most important ingredient is dried goraka,
a small fruit responsible for giving the fish its sour flavor. All the ingredients are simmered with a small amount of water and cooked until the liquid reduces. This allows the spice mixture to coat each cube of fish. Originating in southern Sri Lanka, it's available throughout the country and is best eaten with - you guessed it - rice!

*Read a book with a fish or fruit on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that starts with a letter in RICE (ignore A, An or THE).

2. Kottu Roti
Over the traffic and noise of a Sri Lankan market, you'll likely hear the clanking of metal on metal and know kottu isn't far away. It is one of Sri Lanka's national foods and a very popular street food. It's made with a flat, crispy bread known as godamba roti. When you place an order, the kottu chef will fry and chop the roti with a selection of ingredients of your choice. The result is a tasty mixture of salty pieces of fried dough, lightly spiced and extremely comforting. Some of the most skilled kottu chefs compose their own unique rhythmic songs, as they use their knives against the metal frying surface. Check out this video for an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0Ksq...

*Read a book where the MC eats something purchased outdoors (i.e. at a farmer's market, street fair, food truck, etc - tell us what was eaten and where it was purchased) OR read a book with a plot that features music (tell us how).

3. Lamprais
Sri Lanka has been influenced by a diversity of cultures and one of the most evident is the Dutch Burgher community. Lamprais, a word that combines the two Dutch words for "lump" and "rice," is a combination of meat, rice, and sambol chili sauce. The rice is first cooked with a meat stock infused with clove, cardamom, and cinnamon and then
a scoop is placed in the center of a banana leaf, along with a mixed meat curry, two frikkadels (Dutch-style beef balls), blachan (a shrimp paste) and a starch or vegetable, like plantain or eggplant. The package is folded into a parcel and steamed. Original recipes called for beef, pork and lamb, but chicken and eggs are often included in a modern lamprais, along with vegetarian versions.

*Read a series book #2 OR read a book with a "closed" compound word in the title (i.e. waterfall, fireman, notebook, etc.)

4. Hoppers or Appa
Hoppers, also know as appa, are an iconic food of Sri Lanka and their answer to the pancake. The batter is made from a slightly fermented concoction of rice flour, coconut milk, a hint of sugar and often a splash of toddy, a Sri Lankan palm wine. A ladle of batter is fried in a small wok and swirled around to even it out. Hoppers can be sweet or savory, but one of the local favorites is egg hoppers. An egg is cracked into the bowl-shaped pancake, creating the Sri Lankan version of an "egg in the hole." Egg hoppers are garnished with lunu miris, a condiment of onions (luma), chilies (miris), lemon juice and salt.

*Read a book with a breakfast food on the cover (post cover) OR read a book by an author who has a double PP (intact) in their first or last name.

5. Kukul mas Curry
Kukul mas curry (chicken curry) is a common household dish in Sri Lanka. There are many variations depending on region and taste preferences. Spices like fennel seeds, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon sticks are tempered in hot oil before being combined with chicken and spices like chili powder, curry powder, turmeric, pandan leaves, and lemongrass. Coconut milk contributes to the rich base of the curry gravy. Depending on the recipe, a puree of tomato is often included. The chicken is stewed for an hour or so until the essence of the spices is infused into the chicken. Most satisfying when served with hot rice and roti.

*Read a book that has a family home/household setting OR read a book that was completely satisfying, earning a 5 star rating from you.

6. Polos
Jackfruit is from the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit family and the trees are grown throughout the country. The fruit has a starchy texture and Sri Lankans consume it in a number of different stages of ripeness, from very ripe and sweet to green and starchy. Polos is a curry prepared with young green jackfruit. It is sliced into bite-sized chunks and boiled until soft. It is then cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and roasted spices like mustard seeds, turmeric, chili powder, lemongrass, and cinnamon. The final step is to add coconut milk and simmer to reduce most of the liquid, leaving all the beautiful flavors within the cubes of jackfruit. Polos is a standard dish available at most Sri Lankan curry restaurants.

*Read a book whose MC has a first name that starts with a letter in POLOS OR read a book that mentions a list of three or more spices in the text (share text).

7. Gotu kola Sambol
One of the most readily available green vegetable dishes in Sri Lanka is gotu kola sambol. Gotu kola (known in English as Asiatic pennywort) is a small leafy green vegetable used as a medicinal herb in Asia. It's shredded into slivers, then combined with shallots, tomatoes, fresh grated coconut and chili and seasoned with a dressing of salt, pepper and lemon juice. The word sambol is the word used in Sri Lanka to describe a dish or garnish that is prepared using raw ingredients. Gotu kola has a powerful, herbaceous flavor similar to kale, making it an extremely fresh and crisp dish. It's typically a side dish served with curry and rice.

*Read a book that takes place in Asia (tell us where) OR read a book with a character who is a vegetarian (tell us who).

8. Wambatu Moju
Wambatu moju is an extremely flavorful side dish that is served mostly with rice and curries. It is a candied eggplant (brinjals) pickle. The eggplant - usually the purple-skinned, long and slender variety - is cut into bite-sized wedges and deep fried, giving the eggplant a crispy texture with a soft and silky interior. It's then caramelized with a spoon of sugar, vinegar, red onions, green chilies, mustard seeds, chili powder and a hint of turmeric powder until the color turns almost black. Take a bite and the soft, juicy texture of the eggplant should melt in your mouth. The slightly sweet, sour and salty contrast is absolutely sensational.

*Read a "bite-sized" book (between 100-150 Pages) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in WOMBATU MOJU (2 word minimum).

9. Kiribath
Kiribath is a dish which is prepared for special occasions in Sri Lanka. It represents prosperity and good luck, and is an integral part of Sinhalese culture. It is traditionally served to commemorate new beginnings and is often given to children as their first solid food. There are many versions of kiribath, but the basic dish is prepared by boiling the rice and cooking it with coconut milk and a pinch of salt. Once the consistency of the mix becomes sticky, it is left to set. Then the mixture is cut into slices. It is popularly garnished with the traditional chili sauce, lunu miris.

*Read a debut book by a new author OR read a book that features a "new beginning" (briefly share details).

10. Wood Apple
It wouldn't be a Sri Lankan food discussion without mentioning this! The wood apple is a Southeast Asian fruit about the size of a husked coconut. It also has just as hard of a shell, and a pungent, almost blue cheese aroma. Walking through a market in Sri Lanka your nose will detect it long before your eyes do. Inside the shell is a dark brown paste that resembles something between tamarind pulp and fermented raisins. Wood apple can be eaten directly out of the shell, but one of the most popular ways to consume it is in a thick smoothie, known as wood apple juice. The fruit is blended with sugar and water to smooth it out and offers a unique sour and sweet flavor. Mention that you love wood apple to any Sri Lankan you meet, and they probably won't be able to hold back a knowing smile.

*Read a book that you have been avoiding for some reason (tell us why) OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in WOOD APPLE.

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 10/4/22***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #985- CCC
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS, 9/1 – 9/30
7/7 COMPLETE

1. 📒 Read a book set in the 1940s; tell us when OR a book with at least one wealthy character; tell us who- Carol Burnett, the comedienne is a prominent character in -Playing with Myself by Randy Rainbow-9/6/22-

2. 📒 Read a book with an intact 25 in the total page count; tell us how many pages OR a book whose title begins with a letter in GOLDEN BOOKS (disregard A, An and The)- Semiautomatic by Evie Shockley - 9/6/22-

3. 📒 Read a book that is popular (over 50,000 ratings); tell us how many OR book #12 from a series; tell us the series- 50,700 ratings- The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka-9/22/22

4. 📒 Read a book by an author who has published more than 25 novels; tell us how many books and post a link to the author’s GR - 35 books- On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming-9/16/22-
page OR a book with CHILDREN’S or MIDDLE GRADES on its main GR page

5. 📒 Read a book that has been translated from its original language; tell us the original language and the translation -Spanish to English- A Heart So White by Javier Marías-10/4/22
OR a book where the first letter of every title word (ALL words count) can be found in POKY LITTLE PUPPY (2-word minimum); a letter can only be used as many times as it appears in the phrase

6. 📒 Read a book with CLASSIC on its main GR page - In Dubious Battle by John Steinbeck- 9/20/22
OR a book with an “adorable animal” (your interpretation), a train, truck or boat shown prominently on the cover; post the cover

7. 📒 Read a book originally published between 1986 and 2017 (inclusive); tell us the year pub. 2007- Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman-9/2/22
OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS; post a link to the author’s GR page

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 6/25/25***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #986- CCC
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RIVERS OF THE WORLD
150p. min.

Duration: Sep 01, 2022 - Feb 28, 2023
Completed: 25/25

✔1. Syr Darya - Naryn. 1,913 miles.
💧 Read a book whose title contains an x somewhere -Mrs. Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha by Dorothy Gilman-3/19/23
or- read a book whose plot contains a battle.

✔2. Sao Francisco. 1,976 miles.
💧 Read a book whose author's name has an intact Francis or Frances -or- read a book in which a diverse group of people unite for a common goal (tell us how the book fits).- As only a John Waters novel could, a crazy cast of characters all attempt to get their revenge on the title character who has swindled, cheated or abused them all in Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance by John Waters-3/15/23

✔3. Yukon. 1,980 miles.
💧 Read a book with a golden object or title on the cover (post the cover) -golden plant on cover Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson 4/27/23-
or- read a book with a boat on the cover (post the cover).

✔4. Purus. 1,995 miles.
💧 Read a book with something crooked prominently shown on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book with a twisty plot.-Plenty of twists as a quirky detective studies a double murder in Japan in The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo-11/15/22

✔5. Madeira - Mamore - Grande - Caine - Rocha. 2,100 miles.
💧 Read a book whose cover shows food prominently (post the cover) -or- read a book whose title begins with a letter in CUYARI (all words count).- Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman-9/2/22-

6. Shatt al-Arab - Euphrates - Murat. 2,236 miles.
💧 Read a book with a metal name in the title- Marshall's Gold by Kevin R. Hill-4/1/25
-or- read a book whose cover shows something between two of the same things (post the cover).
Ex. for the cover option: Scents and Sensibility (A Chet and Bernie Mystery, #8) by Spencer Quinn - dog in between two cactuses, My Dog is My Relationship Coach by Maureen Scanlon - dog in between two people.

✔ 7. Indus-Sengge Zangbo. 2,236 miles.
💧 Read a book whose title contains the name of a country (not a nationality)- Burma Sahib by Paul Theroux-4/10/24
-or- read a book set in ancient times (anything older than the 9th century works).

✔ 8. Volga. 2,250 miles.
💧 Read a book whose main character is a mother -
The title character is not only a spy..but also a mother in Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle by Dorothy Gilman-5/22/24
or- read a book set in Russia.

✔9. Tocantins - Araguaia. 2,270 miles.
💧 Read a book whose cover shows a bird predominantly (post the cover) -or- read a book which alternates between two POVs.- Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn-11/11/22

✔10. Murray - Darling - Culgoa - Balonne - Condamine. 2,282 miles.
💧 Read a book set in Australia -Despite the title...this book is set in Melbourne...with flashbacks in France- Murder in Montparnasse by Kerry Greenwood-3/13/23 or- read a book whose cover has a landscape without water in it (post the cover).

✔ 11. Brahmaputra - Yarlung Tsangpo. 2,466 miles.
💧 Read a book whose title contains a male name - The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick-8/27/23
or- read a book whose author's parent is also an author (ex. Joe Hill, Christopher Tolkien).

12. Niger. 2,611 miles.
💧 Read a book with a boomerang or crescent shaped item on the cover (post the cover)- a crescent shaped mountain- -Impossible Monsters: Dinosaurs, Darwin, and the Battle Between Science and Religion by Michael Taylor- 6/25/25-
-or- read an omnibus edition that contains at least two novels/novellas (a short story collection won't work; it needs to be a collection of books that could or have been published as stand-alones).

✔13. Mackenzie - Slave - Peace - Finlay. 2,637 miles.
💧 Read a book with a researcher character (tell us who and what they research) -or- read a book in which a main character moves between countries for whatever reason (tell us how your book fits).- James Bonds moves between Italy, England and Switzerland in On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming-9/16/22-

✔14. Mekong. 2,637 miles.
💧 Read a book that was difficult to follow for whatever reason (tell us how that fits) -or- read a book in which characters have a falling out (tell us who). Amar calls off his wedding to Joshua after an argument in This Way Out by Tufayel Ahmed 11/7/22

✔ 15. Lena. 2,736 miles.
💧 Read a book with a pillar on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book first published in 2012.-pub. 2012- Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club by Benjamin Alire Sáenz- 11/23/23 -

✔16. Amur - Argun - Kherlen. 2,736 miles.
💧 Read a book with a flower on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book with a dragon in the plot.-dragons- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling- 10/21/22-

✔17. Congo-Chambeshi. 2,763 miles.
💧 Read a book that is set near where you live (state or province will do, not country unless you live in a tiny one, and you don't have to tell us where if you don't wish to) -California- Double by Marcia Muller-2/8/23
or- read a book that you felt was deep.

✔18. Rio de la Plata-Parana-Rio Grande. 3,030 miles.
💧 Read a book with something powered by electricity on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book in which something beautiful is destroyed for whatever reason (tell us how your book fits, use spoiler tags if needed).- a beautiful relationship was ruined by the politics of Communist Poland in Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski-10/26/22

✔19. Ob-Irtysh. 3,364 miles.
💧 Read a book whose author's first or last name has 2 letters -or- read a book in which something planned doesn't happen (tell us what, use spoilers if needed). In A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean-10/28/22-Norman plans to fins a way to help his brother...but circumstances make that unnecessary.

✔ 20. Yellow River. 3,395 miles.
💧 Read a book set in imperial China -or- read a book with a predominantly yellow cover (post the cover).- Senior Smiles II: Big Giggles In Big Print by John Moher 6/23/23-

✔21. Yenisei - Angara - Selenga - Ider. 3,445 miles.
💧 Read at least 20% of a finished series (tell us the number of books in the series and how many you read. That is, if a series has 9 books, you'd need to read at least 2 books after the start of the challenge to count. But if it's a trilogy, you must finish one book, unfinished books don't count). - Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics by Tim Marshall 10/8/22- #1 of a the four volume Politics of Place series.

✔22. Mississippi - Missouri - Jefferson - Beaverhead - Red Rock - Hell Roaring. 3,902 miles.
💧 Read a lesser-known book of an author (tell us the more popular book, if you have read both, did you like this one better?) John Steinbeck's best no work is probably Grapes of Wrath which I enjoyed many years ago...but now I read In Dubious Battle by John Steinbeck- 9/20/22 which was also good
-or- read a book set in Missouri or Mississippi (tell us where you book is set).

✔ 23. Yangtze-Jinsha-Tongtian-Dangqu. 3,917 miles.
💧 Read a book with at least one Y and one Z in the title and/or author's name (both letters can be in the title or the author's name or one in the title and one in the author's name) -or- read a book with a cardinal number in the title (1 or one, not first).- The Big Four by Agatha Christie- 2/2/24-

✔24. Amazon - Ucayali - Tambo - Ene - Mantaro. 3,976 miles.
💧 Read a book in which something believed to be true turns out not to be (tell us how your book fits) -or- read a non-fiction book.- -Playing with Myself by Randy Rainbow-9/6/22-

✔ 25. Nile - White Nile - Kagera - Nyabarongo - Mwogo - Rukarara. 4,130 miles.
💧 Read a book set in any of the eleven countries that the Nile's drainage basin covers (tell us where your book is set) - Tanzania- She: A History of Adventure by H. Rider Haggard-11/12/23
or- read one of the ten longest books in your TBR (tell us the number of pages)

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 3/2/23***** UNTIMELY
Challenge #987- CCC

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FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA - HAWAI'I
150p. min.

Duration: Sep 01, 2022 - Oct 31, 2022
Completed: 11/11

✔1. Hawai'i is the final state of the United States so far, joining the United States on August 21, 1959. The state name origin is uncertain, but it could be based on the Hawai'ian word for homeland, "Owhyhee". Honolulu is its capital city. Hawai'i is also called the Aloha State after the Hawai'ian word for Hello and Goodbye.
✒ Read a book set on an island -Hogwarts is set in England- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling- 10/21/22-
or read the last book of a finished series or read a book whose title contains at least two Is and two As.


✔2. There are eight islands that make up the State of Hawai‘i: Ni'ihau, Kaua'i, O'ahu, Moloka'i, Lana'i, Maui, Kaho'olawe and the Big Island of Hawai‘i. The official state motto is "Ua Mau ke Ea o ka 'Aina i ka Pono", which translates to the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Hawai‘i is the most isolated population center on earth. Hawai‘i is 2,390 miles from California and 3,850 miles from Japan. Hawai'ian language has 12 letters, 5 vowels and 7 consonants. The 'okina mark (used here, similar to an apostrophe) and the kahako mark (omitted, but it's a line above a vowel) are used to clarify pronunciation.
✒ Read a book whose title has a word or whose author's name is one you needed help to pronounce right (Thomasz?)- Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski-10/26/22 -or- read a book that is #8 in a series (tell us the series) -or- read a book in which the main character lives in a remote location (tell us where).


✔3. Hawai'i was a kingdom before it was a state. King Kamehameha the Great conquered and united the eight major Hawaiian Islands in 1810. He ruled the kingdom until his death in 1819. Iolani Palace is the only royal palace on American soil. It was built by King David Kalakaua and later occupied by his sister, Queen Lili'uokalani, until Western businessmen overthrew the monarchy in 1893. The US annexed Hawai'i as a territory in 1898. In 1993, the US government formally apologized for its role in the overthrow of the Hawai'ian government.
✒ Read a book with royalty -or- read a book in which someone plots a coup (tell us how your book fits, use spoilers if needed) -or- read a book with a palatial building on the cover (post the cover).- A Heart So White by Javier Marías-10/4/22
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✔4. Kaua'i is the oldest of the eight Hawai'ian islands, formed by volcanic activity about 5 million years ago. Kaua'i is nicknamed the "Garden Island". Kaua'i has the largest coffee plantation in the US and grows the most taro. It also has the only navigable river (Wailua) in Hawai'i. Kauai's Mt. Waialeale is the wettest spot on Earth, averaging 450 inches of rain per year.
✒ Read a book that has a garden on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book with more than 450 pages (post the number of pages) -or- read a book that is set on a farm or a coffee shop (tell us which).- set in the apple orchards in California...and in particular, strikers take up residence on one farm in In Dubious Battle by John Steinbeck- 9/20/22

✔5. Ni'ihau is the next oldest island in the island chain, about 4.9 million years old. Ni'ihau is privately owned by the Robinson family, descendants of Elizabeth Sinclair. In 1864, Sinclair purchased the island from King Kamehameha IV. It can only be visited with special permission. In the 1950s, when the polio epidemic was rampant, visitors needed to have a doctor's note as well as a quarantine to prevent the spread of polio to the tiny island. Since then, Ni'ihau has come to be known as the Forbidden Island.
✒ Read a book published prior to 2021 with less than 1000 ratings (tell us the publication year and the number of ratings) -pub.2015- 270 ratings
or- read a book in which a character needs permission for something important (tell us how your book fits) -or- read a book in which a pandemic/epidemic plays a big role.


✔6. The word Oahu itself doesn't have a special meaning in the Hawai'ian language, but Oahu is called the "gathering place". Fittingly, Oahu is the most populous of the eight islands of Hawai'i. The Pearl Harbor attack on the United States during World War II occurred in Oahu. On Dec 7, 1941, Japanese forces launched a surprise attack on the US army base in Honolulu. Over 2,400 US soldiers were killed, and the United States was drawn into the war.
✒ Read a book with a gemstone on the cover or title (post the cover if choosing the option) -or- read a book about World War II (bonus for the pacific theater) -or- read a book that is very popular (>200,000 ratings in GR).->300,000 ratings- Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman-9/2/22-

✔7. During the reign of King Kamehameha V, people afflicted with leprosy were banished to Kalaupapa on Moloka'i. Over 8,000 people were exiled here. It was in effect until 1969. Moloka'i is the birthplace of Hula, Hawai'ian traditional dance. Moloka'i has the largest white sand beach in Hawaii, the longest continuous fringing reef in the country and some of the tallest sea cliffs in the world.
✒ Read a book in which someone is sent into exile for whatever reason (tell us how your book fits) -or- read a book whose cover shows someone dancing (post the cover) - Hotel Honolulu by Paul Theroux-12/10/22-
or- read a book in which someone suffers from a chronic ailment (tell us who and what they suffer from).


✔8. Lana'i, the sixth largest island in Hawai'i, is called the pineapple island because it was once home to a plantation that produced 75% of the world's pineapples - Dole Foods. Production ended in 1992, and in 2012, Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison bought a 97% stake in the island. He owns a third of all the houses and apartments on the island along with restaurants, shops, and the two Four Seasons hotels on the island.
✒ Read a book with fruit on the cover (bonus for a pineapple, post the cover) -or- read a book in which the main character is very wealthy -Kim Secretan, one of two main characters is extremely rich in Slippery Creatures by K.J. Charles-3/2/23 or- read a book first published in 2012.


✔9. Maui is the second largest island in Hawai'i. There are 81 accessible beaches on Maui, including ones with white, gold, black and red sand. Haleakala reaches 10,023 ft and is the largest dormant volcano in the world. The summit depression is 21 miles across and 4,000 ft deep, big enough to hold the entire island of Manhattan. Haleakala also has one of the best astronomical and space surveillance sites in the world, noted for its clear skies - the Haleakala High Altitude Observatory.
✒ Read a book with a clear night sky on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book whose cover is predominantly white, gold, black OR red (post the cover) -mostly golden cover- A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean-10/28/22-

or- read a science book about astronomy.


✔10. Kaho'olawe is one of the main Hawai'ian islands that most people have never heard of and is completely uninhabited. After the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the US military took over the entire island to use it as a bullseye to fine tune nearly every weapon available in America's arsenal. And it continued to use the island for target practice well into the Vietnam era and beyond, until President Bush ordered a stop in 1990. Clean-up reports in the 1990s state that the island was littered with all sorts of projectiles ranging from thumb-sized 20mm ammunition to battleship shells up to 16 inches in diameter. As of 2022, approximately 25% of the island has not been cleared.
✒ Read a book with a weapon of some sort on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book in which someone uses a weapon for target practice -or- read a book that deals with the aftermath of a war (tell us which war, fictional wars are fine).- the entire book is about how geography is so essential to how nations act and protect themselves...and of course, much of the book is based on current post-WWII borders in Europe.- Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics by Tim Marshall 10/8/22

✔11. The Big Island of Hawai'i is the youngest island in the Hawaiian chain. Scientists believe it is 800,000 years old. Due to the world's most active volcano, Kilauea, it is still growing. Kilauea has been showing eruptive activity continuously since January 1983. The island is home to two of the tallest mountains in the Pacific - Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain in the world - measured from its base at the ocean floor.
✒ Read a new book (published within six months of when you read it, tell us when it was published) -pub. 4/19/22- -Playing with Myself by Randy Rainbow-9/6/22-
or- read a book whose author's first name is 3 letters long -or- read a book whose long-running series is still putting out new books (series has to have >15 books, tell us the series).

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*****COMPLETED 6/14/24***** UNTIMELY
Last Word="vivacious"
(9/1/22-6/14/24)- 663 days; last word=vivacious"; 100 words; 31 sources; .151wpd; 3.226wps

Challenge #988- CCC
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I just found this...so, will start September 1st and aim to complete (Master level) it by December 31, 2022

2022 Random Treasure Hunt #2
150p. min.


Word List:

100/100

✔arch-p.148-In Dubious Battle-"They entered the arches under the trees..." 9/17/22
✔base-p.94-Playing with Myself-"Mine was a very modest base..." 9/3/22
✔basket-p.188-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"...magnet for board dusters , wastepaper baskets and Lunascopes." 10/16/22
✔bells-p.181-Call Me By Your Name-"...the sound of church bells on Easter Sunday,..." 9/1/22
✔belong-p.119-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"...And tell whee you belong!" 10/13/22
✔bet-p.133-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"...a bet...he would make love to a woman in a balloon?" 9/13/22
✔better-p.137-Call Me By Your Name-"...better to argue with my body than feel what I was feeling..." 9/1/22
✔border-p.57-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"...our cousins across the border were little more than savages." 9/12/22
✔brake-p.173- On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"She drove on her brakes and her horn..." 9/14/22
✔bray-p.194-Under Fire-"...a mule which had started to bray a little way off." 11/19/22
✔breed-p.195-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"...a great breed of officers and seamen..." 9/15/22
✔bright-p.209-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"Virus cultures suffer from exposure to bright light." 9/15/22
✔bumpy-p.178-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"...faster than it should over the bumpy track..." 9/14/22
✔cactus- p.30-Nature Wants Us to Be Fat: The Surprising Science Behind Why We Gain Weight and How We Can Prevent--and Reverse--It-"The tortoises get their water from cacti..." 12/1/22
✔chip-p.237-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"...with chips of ice fountaining up from the braking spikes..." 9/15/22
✔clam-p.152-You Only Live Twice-"A clam. It is a delicacy." 1/3/23
✔clock-p.14-Playing with Myself-"I watched the seconds tick by on school clocks..." 9/2/22
✔ combative-p.44-Zeno's Conscience-"...being ever so combative so long as my father..." 6/1/24
✔consort-p.11-Guy Mannering-"...one of the royal consorts of Willie Marshal..." 12/1/22
✔ contend-p.148-The Red Sphinx: A Sequel to The Three Musketeers-"...King of Denmark, contend with Wallenstein..." 10/21/23
✔dare-p.43- Playing with Myself-"...where no parent should ever dare to go." 9/2/22
✔decorous-p.153-A Heart So White-"It was written in that same decorous and dubious English..." 10/2/22
✔dispose-p.154-Murder in Montparnasse-"...a good way to dispose of stolen jewellery..." 3/10/23
✔distance-p.16-A Heart So White-"...i couldn't hear because of the distance..." 9/23/22
✔earth-p.215-Call Me By Your Name-"...near-pagan love for the things of earth." 9/2/22
✔eight-p.94- Playing with Myself-"I probably had somewhere between six and eight hundred followers on Twitter." 9/3/22
✔enlighten-p.122-Playing with Myself-"...not just entertain, but also enlighten..." 9/4/22
✔error-p.214-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"He said he'd seen the error of his ways..." 10/16/22
✔fail-p.418-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"...you seemed likely to fail." 10/20/22
✔feast-p.257-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"On all holidays and feast days." 9/16/22
✔fierce-p.149-Call Me By Your Name-"...I had a fierce urge to cry." 9/1/22
✔fine-p.44- Playing with Myself-"Fine, it's not quite that black-and-white..." 9/2/22
✔follow-p.176-Playing with Myself-"My follow up was called 'Social Distance,"..." 9/5/22
✔ fretful-p.110-Colonel Sun-"...Sir Ranald Rideout, remains fretful." 12/20/23
✔ frightening-p.178-The Castlemaine Murders-"That is a frightening thought..." 8/28/23
✔grab-p.91-An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed- "...coffee for us to grab as we leave." 11/2/22
✔ groovy-p.139-Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas-"...'four states of being' in the cannabis society: 'Cool, Groovy, Hip & Square'..." 9/18/23
✔ harmony- -p.332-The Prisoner-"...her eyes formed a perfect harmony..." 12/2/23
✔hydrant-p.66- The Long Valley-"...words came out like water out of a hydrant." 12/5/22
✔hysterical-p.314-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"...Fleur Delacour, who was quite hysterical..." 10/18/22
✔inexpensive-p.79-Nature Wants Us to Be Fat: The Surprising Science Behind Why We Gain Weight and How We Can Prevent--and Reverse--It-"Today, sugar and HFCS have become inexpensive..." 3/7/23
✔lawyer-p.15-A River Runs Through It-"...migrated to the West Coast and became lawyers..." 10/23/22
✔ lewd-p.501-The Red Sphinx: A Sequel to The Three Musketeers-"Flithy, lewd monk, you wanted..." 12/24/23
✔lose-p.149-In Dubious Battle-"...I'd lose my license to inspect it..." 9/17/22
✔measure-p.325-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"'She's got the measure of Crouch better than you have, Ron.'" 10/18/22
✔nifty-p.233-Death of a Messenger-"Pretty nifty and since they found this place, it must work." 12/21/22
✔observation-p.104-Attrib. and other stories-"...such an observation would be inappropriate." 9/9/22
✔old-fashioned-p.133-Playing with Myself-"I've never been above some good old-fashioned wordplay..."
✔omit-p.149-Murder in Montparnasse-"...he had decidec to omit reptiles..." 3/9/23
✔oranges-p.46-Swimming in the Dark-"Having oranges and bananas every month of the year..." 10/23/22
✔pan-p.193-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"...ben brooding over her pots and pans for weeks." 9/15/22
✔panicky-p.21- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"...that his uncle looked vaguely panicky." 10/12/22
✔pardon-p.133-Playing with Myself-"When Kellyanne Comway (you'll pardon the expression)..." 9/4/22
✔piquant-p.76- Mrs. Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha-"...there was an arresting piquant quality about her plainness..."-3/16/23
✔pricey-p.248-Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders-"...and they imported pricey sports cars..." 12/20/22
✔prison- p.26-Playing with Myself-"...fleeing the troubled prison guard Javert..." 9/2/22
✔protest-p.153- Charmed Life-"Janet started to protest." 1/8/23
✔push-p.62-Playing with Myself-"...the kick in the ass I needed to push me into reality." 9/3/22
✔recognize-p.174-Call Me By Your Name-"No one seemed to recognize the passage..." 9/1/22
✔relation-p.183-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"...not cluttered up with friends, relations, belongings." 9/14/22
✔relieved-p.9-Mrs. Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha-"...relieved to see that 48-A was already occupied..." 3/15/23
✔rings-p.189-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"He would ring Tracy up that night..." 9/15/22
✔route-p.240-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"...thought out an alternative route over Germany." 9/16/22
✔same-p.200-Call Me By Your Name-"...you could hear the same summer hit..." 9/2/22
✔ scam-p.29-Cadillac Beach-"A scheme here, a scam there,,," 12/4/23
✔scary-p.247-Hotel Honolulu-"Another scary factoid, she thought, that he regarded himself as 'larc22'..."12/6/22
✔scowl-p.58-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"...but all it did was blink and scowl." 10/12/22
✔screeching-p.59-This Way Out-"...as Asad's face appeared before me, screeching, ghoulish." 11/3/22
✔shaggy-p.196On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"He was appropriately dressed in shaggy tweeds..." 9/15/22
✔shallow-p.37- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"...find the market flooded with flimsy, shallow bottomed products..." 10/12/22
✔shoes-p.178-Call Me By Your Name-"...have you seen how big his shoes are? 9/1/22
✔shut-p.205-Call Me By Your Name-"My eyes were shut..."9/2/22
✔silver-p.82-Attrib. and other stories-"...relic housed in a silver book..." 9/9/22
✔simple-p.206-Call Me By Your Name-"...disconsolate universe of simple folk like..." 9/2/22
✔sip-p.193-Call Me By Your Name-"Have a sip." 9/2/22
✔slit-p.209-You Only Live Twice-"...assured himself through his slit that..." 1/4/23
✔small-p.193-Playing with Myself-"I was testing material on a very small and contained Twitter audience..." 9/5/22
✔snotty-p.12-Playing with Myself-"'Yes!' I wailed red-faced and snotty." 9/2/22
✔sort-p.62-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"Barty'll be able to sort it out." 10/12/22
✔standing-p.40-Playing with Myself-"I was standing at the sink..." 9/2/22
✔steep-p.323-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"...they climbed a steep, winding and stony path..." 10/18/22
✔tail-p.249-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"...through the traffic, and got on his tail." 9/16/22
✔ tearful-p.23=Cadillac Beach-"...gave each of them a big, tearful hug." 12/4/23
✔ thirsty-p.241-A Heart So White-"...even though they're neither hungry or thirsty..." 10/4/22
✔ tidy-p.240-A Heart So White-"...Luisa is both clean and tidy..." 10/4/22
✔trip-p.83-Attrib. and other stories-"...not what I wanted from my trip." 9/9/22
✔truthful-p.95-An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed-"...even if it wasn't entirely truthful." 11/2/22
✔try-p.46-Playing with Myself-"...I'll try to sum it up for now..." 9/2/22
✔unkempt-p.56- Her Majesty's Royal Coven-"...across an unkempt study littered with books..." 9/12/22
✔use-p.162-Call Me By Your Name-"...never again have any use for them..." 9/1/22
✔ vex-p.170-Guy Mannering-"...and it was a sair vex and grief to a' her kith and kin." 12/18/23
✔view-p.44-Playing with Myself-"...and finally get me a spot on The View..." 9/2/22
✔ vivacious-p.201-The White Woman on the Green Bicycle-"I was gay, vivacious." 6/14/24
✔vomit-p.238-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"...terror that almost made him vomit." 9/16/22
✔way-p.160-Call Me By Your Name-"...simply as cunning a way as any to stave each other off..." 9/1/22
✔weak-p.238-Call Me By Your Name-"He conceded even before putting up a weak argument..." 9/2/22
✔weather-p.261-In Dubious Battle-"It'll be good weather." 9/19/22
✔whistle-p.40-Attrib. and other stories-"...literally receive all the bells and whistles." 9/8/22
✔wrong-p.193-Playing with Myself-"...I actually believe - that racism is wrong." 9/5/22
✔yoke-Kindle loc. 81- King Solomon's Mines-"Well, I had better come to the yoke." 11/22/22

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 12/27/23***** UNTIMELY
Last word="Flexible"
(9/1/22-12/27/23)- 461 days; Last word="flexible"; 20 words; 14 sources; .043wpd; 1.429 wps

Challenge #989- Booktivity

see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


September 2022 Word Search Scavenger Hunt
Begins: 01Sept22 / Ends: 30Sept22

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


Basic word list
✔approves-p.91-This Way Out-"...regardless of whether my family approves." 11/4/22
p.72-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"Oh, well, tell the Chief of Staff I approve." 9/13/22
✔college-p.226-Call Me By Your Name-"...or my plans for college..."- 9/2/22
✔dictionary-p.177-Playing with Myself-"Urban Dictionary would eventually credit me with..." 9/5/22
✔ flexible-p.289-Russell Baker's Book of American Humor-"...from the attic an old Flexible Flyer sled..." 12/27/23
✔haunt-p.232-A Heart So White-"...she wanted to revisit her childhood haunts..." 10/4/22
✔intercom-p.67-An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed-"...she stepped up to the intercom." 11/1/22
✔jab-p.63-Attrib. and other stories-"...I give this man's forehead a little jab..." 9/9/22
✔kid-p.9-Playing with Myself-"...I carefully instructed each kid..."9/2/22"
✔lurking-p.308-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"...more Grindylows that might be lurking there." 10/18/22
✔memorized-p.291-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"...the egg's song before Harry had it memorised..." (Brit.) 10/18/22
✔omissions-p.4-Guy Mannering-"...the recollection of all his sins of omission..." 11/19/22
✔palm-p.150-Call Me By Your Name-"I rubbed his face with my palm." 9/1/22
✔required-p.199-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"...complicated movements required of him in his space capsule." 9/15/22
✔surface-p.49=Attrib. and other stories-"...a vinyl record's surface gleaming white as if..." 9/8/22
✔united-p.4-Foucault's Pendulum-"...sensed that a single pattern united Avalon." 11/21/22


Optional (BONUS) word list
✔buoyant-p.89-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"He no longer looked buoyant..." 10/12/22
✔enterprise-p.130-The Man With the Golden Gun-"...don't seem too keen on these, er, capitalist enterprises." 2/18/23
✔ gurney-p.71-Wiener Dog Art-""I always get the gurney with one bad wheel." 7/14/23
✔technicolor-p.152-Playing with Myself-"...with their amazing Technicolor president." 9/4/22
✔windbreaker-p.25-Death of a Messenger-"He wore a black windbreaker..." 12/11/22

Reserved

For National Dishes Report #13

This month, Ramiro and I only added 9 items to our list...and only one new country...Jamaica.
Our totals are now 459 dishes. 296 of those are from 74
Countries and another 163 are from 50 distinct National Regions.

September 17-Mexico- (2)-De la Rosa Peanut Marzipan; Coronado Obleas de Cajeta (Caramel filled wafer cookie);
Sept. 18- Netherlands- Gouda cheese
October 14- Jamaica (6)-Jerked Chicken; Curried Goat; Rice and peas (the peas are actually kidney beans); Jamaican patties (similar to empanadas- we tried a chicken, a beef and a veggie); Red Stripe beer; D&G Jamaican pineapple soda

Challenge #990- MW #96

BRECHT; GEORGE; GOETHE; GRASS; GRIMM; HAUPTMANN; HEINE; MORITZ; RILKE; ROCHE; SACHS; WAGNER

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 6/16/23***** last word="cantankerous"
(10/1/22-6/16/23)-259 days; last word="cantankerous"; 20 words; 11 sources; .077wpd; 1.818 wps

Challenge #991- Booktivity

see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

October 2022 Word Search Scavenger Hunt
Begins: 01Oct22 / Ends: 31Oct22

15/15 Basic
5/5 Bonus

Basic word list
✔ anxiety-p.227-A Heart So White-"...he died of anxiety and fear..." 10/4/22
✔bruise-p.104-Swimming in the Dark-"Still trying to pick the blue-black specks out of my bruise..." 10/17/22
✔casket-p.164-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"...a few words of explanation before we bring in the casket." 10/14/22
✔fog-p.103-Swimming in the Dark-"...unwilling to go away, like a fog." - 10/26/22
✔ghost story-p.92-The Honjin Murders-"It's quickly turning into a ghost story." 11/13/22
✔hysterics-p.237- Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance by John Waters-
"on the way to a real attack of hysterics..." 2/6/23
✔menace-p.- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"There was a note of menace in the cold voice now." 10/11/22
✔nightmares-p.102-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"Just a nightmare." 10/13/22
✔paranormal-p.326-Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders-"...claiming paranormal activity had made it impossible to live there. 3/23/23
✔repelled-p.173-Dash & Lily's Book of Dares-"...I wasn't as repelled." 11/10/22
✔stench-p.99-An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed-"The stench of urine and rotting garbage was overwhelming." 11/2/22
✔tombstones-p.25- Swimming in the Dark-"...and I knew they were tombstones." 10/22/22
✔unspeakable-p.90-Dash & Lily's Book of Dares-"...of unspeakable grace prepared and waiting..." 11/8/22
✔vermin-p.263- Under Fire-"...you pig, you vermin!" 11/21/22
✔yonder-p.177-Charmed Life-"The Person Who Inhabits That Castle Yonder...signs his name..." 1/9/23

Optional (BONUS) word list
✔apparition-p.101-Swimming in the Dark-"She was an apparition." - 10/26/22
✔ cantankerous-p.136-The Grapes of Wrath-"A cantankerous, complaining, mischievous, laughing face." 6/16/23
✔Dickens (proper name)-p.43-Dash & Lily's Book of Dares-"...A Christmas Carol(ing) A-go-go, the Dickens inspired disco musical..." 11/7/22
✔macabre-p.93-Swimming in the Dark-"I thanked him, which felt macabre." 10/26/22
✔spectre / specter-p.241-Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders-"The custom-built set of Spectre, the friendly, hidden town..." 12/19/22

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 12/1/23***** UNTIMELY
Last words="double vision"
(10/1/22-12/1/23)- 427 days; Last words="double vision"; 50 words; 18 sources; .117wpd; 2.778wps

Challenge #992- TCF
see-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...



The Incredible Challenge Factory Scavenger Hunt XLIV
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2022

40/40
10/10 Bonus

The List
✔Alcove-p. 62-An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed- "...with the bed in an alcove." 11/1/22
✔Beige-p.171-A Heart So White-"...the traditional raincoat colour of beige." 10/2/22
✔ Blinker-p.145-Triggerfish Twist-"A low-riding Geo without a blinker shot by..." 7/13/23
✔Candy bar-p.32-Dash & Lily's Book of Dares-"Half-eaten candy bars." 11/7/22
✔Certified-p.36-An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed-"...as well as one could expect from a recently certified teacher..." 11/1/22
✔Charcoal-p.84-An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed-"...a wonderful smell coming from the charcoal barbecue..." 11/2/22
✔Chili-p. 32-This Way Out- "...and with the aoma of fresh chillies, tumeric..." 11/3/22
✔Chilly-p.48-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"It was chilly and the moon was still out." 10/12/22
✔Chocolate Chip Cookies-p.138-Old School-"...trying to smuggle in a giant chocolate chip cookie." 12/2/22
✔Cigar-p.235-A Heart So White-"He asked a passing waiter for a cigar." 10/4/22
✔Community-p.117-Border Districts-"The monks considered themselves a community..." 10/10/22
✔Daisy-p.108-Under Fire-"...with a stripe- fresh as a daisy/" - 11/16/22
✔Disappear-p.21-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"...allowing Harry to disappear to the Wesley's..." 10/12/22
✔Edition-p.66- Magical Negro-"...and special editions and deluxe editions..." 10/28/22
✔Feast-p.115-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"See yeh at the feast if we don' drown!" 10/13/22
✔Fireplace-p.27-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"What on earth did they want to block up the fireplace for?" 10/12/22
✔Flick-p.15-A Heart So White-"...the image that she would flick back to..." 10/2/22
✔Fuel-p.177-This Way Out-"...and the memories of the past that fuel me..." 11/6/22
✔Fury-p.133-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"Ron was shaking with fury." 10/13/22
✔Glade-p.228-Under Fire-"In this hellish glade we exchange a few hasty words..." 11/20/22
✔Glow-p.99-Swimming in the Dark -"In the glow of the single light bulb..." 10/26/22
✔Hazelnut-p. 14-This Way Out-"His arresting hazelnut eyes..." 11/2/22
✔Jolly-p.57-Swimming in the Dark-"...a flute playing a jolly team." 10/25/22
✔Kettle-p.4-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"Standing at the sink, filling the kettle..." 10/11/22
✔Loop-p.34-A River Runs Through It-"...the completed figure eight of his reversed loop." 10/24/22
✔Muffler-p.162-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"...girls still clutching a muffler around her head..." 10/14/22
✔Naughty-p.29-Under Fire-"Now that's a bit naughty..." 11/1/22
✔Orphan-p.368-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"He often got sympathy from strangers for being an orphan..." 10/20/22
✔Pause-p.161-A Heart So White-"He made strange pauses when he spoke." 10/2/22
✔Poison ivy=p.183-Old School-"...the stuff Rowley put on the fire was actually POISON IVY..." 12/27/22
✔Properly-p.25-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"'I hope you told them to dress properly...'"10/12/22
✔Resolution-p.127-Border Districts-"...after having uttered the resolution in his mind..." 10/10/22
✔Rumble-p.116-Swimming in the Dark-"...enjoyed the savage rumble of the water filling the tub." 10/26/22
✔Sawdust-p.46- Under Fire- ...and half the stock shredded to sawdust." 11/11/33
✔Spree-p.98-Murder in Montparnasse-"...the army owes us a bit of a spree." 3/7/23
✔Stairwell-p.18-Swimming in the Dark-"I stood in the silent stairwell..." 10/22/22
✔Technology- p.1-Old School -"...my generation has all this fancy technology and stuff..." 11/16/22
✔Wick-p.115-Under Fire-...they are starting to get on my wick." -11/16/22
✔Wink-p.265-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"...Dumbledore had given him a very small wink." 10/17/22
✔Wreath- p.17- Swimming in the Dark-"...with flower wreathes on their heads." 10/22/22

Bonus list
✔Corgi-p. 64-Who Is Vera Kelly?-"...then the barking of her fat old corgi." 12/28/22
✔Corruption-p.343- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"I smell double-dealing and corruption..." 10/19/22
✔ Double vision-p.317-The Prisoner-"...when a kind of retrospective double vision makes..." 12/1/23
✔Gosh-p.93-This Way Out-"Oh my gosh, congratulations, you two!" 11/4/22
✔Melted-p.18-Swimming in the Dark-"...down my cheeks like melted butter." 10/22/22
✔Organic-p.21-A Cut Above-"...a shop that specialized in organic produce..." 1/27/23
✔Rose bush-p.43-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire-"...watched several gnomes sprinting through the rose bushes..." 10/12/22
✔Turnip-p.13-Guy Mannering-"...and as turnips come after wheat..." 12/1/22
✔Vehicle with a number on it (i.e. race car, fire truck, ambulance)-p.1- Death of a Messenger- "He counted ten vehicles:...a tracked ambulance, and a fire truck."
✔Viral-p.212-This Way Out-"It's full of viral videos..." 11/6/22

Reserved