All Challenges All The Time discussion

Begun recording for challenges at p.39 @ ch.946- post 1948- House Built on Fog & Sand: A Collection of Poems and Artwork by Anna Casamento Arrigo-6/8/22- (American)- finished 6/8/22-stroke…visionary prose  taaffeite—sillage- 100p. pub.-11/1/2019-TBR# 3379

Begun recording for challenges at p.40 @ ch.950- post 1956 -Begun- 6/4/22-Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl -  6/9/22-176p.-pub.1964-series#1-TBR# 1320
Begun recording for challenges at p.40 @ ch.950- post 1956 -Begun 6/9/22- Rick and Morty: Go to Hell by Ryan Ferrier-6/9/22-  Finished 6/9/22-128p.-pub.12/1/2020-TBR# 4265

Begun recording for challenges at p.40 @ ch.953- post 1963 -Begun- 6/5/22- The Taker and Other Stories by Rubem Fonseca-6/11/22-- Brazilian-166p-pub. 1979-also…a quote from Thomas Pynchon on cover-finished 6/11/22-TBR# 3717-Night Drive-Brazil-The Taker-Brazil-Betsy--Angels of the Marquees-Brazil-The Enemy-Brazil-Account of the Incident- Brazil-Pride--The Norebook--The Eleventh of May-Brazil-The Book ofPanegyrics-Brazil-Trials of a Young Writer-Brazil-The Other-Brazil-Happy New Year- Brazil-The Dwarf- Brazil--The Flesh and the Bones-

Begun recording for challenges at p.40 @ ch.957- post 1971 -Begun and finished 6/12/22-The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories by Washington Irving- 6/12/22-  Tarrytown, NY, USA- finished 6/12/22-Ichabod Crane-108p.-pub. 1820-TBR# 1801
Begun recording for challenges at p.40 @ ch.957- post 1971-Begun and Finished 6/12/22-  Burnt Sugar Cana zuemada: Contemporary Cuban Poetry in English and Spanish by Lori Marie Carlson-6/12/22-TBR# 27242-pub.8/7/2006- 144p.

Begun recording for challenges at p.40 @ ch.957- post 1971 -Begun- 6/11/22-The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh-6/13/22- - Tapulski, Ariel, Katurian Katurian, Michael- finished 6/13/22- TBR# 1957- pub.2003-104p.

-Begun- 6/13/22- The Collector of Treasures and Other Botswana Village Tales by Bessie Head-6/16/22 -  109p.-pub. 12/31/1977-Finished 6/16/22-TBR# 4131-The Deep River…- Botswana-Heaven is not Closed-Botswana--The Village Saint-Botswana-Jacob: The Story of a Faith-Healing Priest-Botswana-Life-Botswana-Witchcraft-Botswana-Looking for a Rain God- Botswana-Kgotla-Botswana--TheWind and a Boy-Botswana-Snapshots of a Wedding-Botswana-The Special One- Botswana-The Collector of Treasures- Botswana-Hunting-Botswana
Begun recording for challenges at p.40 @ ch.960 -post# 1983- Begun-6/16/22- Spinning Into Butter by Rebecca Gilman-6/17/22- USA-Belmont, VT-Sarah Daniels; Patrick Chibas; Ross Collins; Catherine Kenney; Burton Strauss-finished 6/17/22-TBR# 1996- pub.8/7/2000-112p.
Begun recording for challenges at p.40 @ ch.960 -post# 1983- Begun- The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby-6/18/22 -France-finished 6/18/22- 132p. -pub. 1997-TBR# 4651
Begun recording for challenges at p.2 @ ch.27 -post#61 - Begun- 6/18/22- The Rise of Life on Earth by Joyce Carol Oates-6/19/22- - USA-MI; Kathleen Hennessy; Orson Abbott-finished 6/19/22-TBR# 3680- pub. 1991-142p.
Begun recording for challenges at p.2 @ ch.32 -post#71 - Begun-6/19/22-  Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt-6/20/22- 148p.- pub. 1975  Treegap- Mae Tuck;Winnie Foster; Jesse Tuck; Miles Tuck; Angus Tuck-finished 6/20/22-TBR# 1265
Begun recording for challenges at p.5 @ ch.103 -post#220- Begun-6/20/22-Men Without Women by Ernest Hemingway-6/23/22- 153p.- pub. 1927-No TBR-The Undefeated- Spain-In Another Country-Italy-Hills Like White Elephants-Spain-The Killers-USA-Che Ti Dice La Patria-Italy-Fifty Grand- USA-NJ; NY-A Simple Enquiry--Ten Indians-USA-A Canary for One-France-An Alpine Idyll-Austria-A Pursuit Race-USA-MO; -Today is Friday-Israel-Banal Story- Spain-Now I Lay Me- USA; Italy
Begun recording for challenges at p.5 @ ch.103 -post#220-  Begun- 6/23/22- The Cement Garden by Ian McEwan-6/24/22  -UK-Jack; Julie; Sue; Tom;Dereck- finished 6/24/22-TBR# 22- pub. 1978s-144p.-Boxall list

Begun recording for challenges at p.5 @ ch.103 -post#220-  Begun-6/24/22- Red Lights by Georges Simenon-6/27/22 - -USA-NY; CT; MA; NH; RI; - Nancy; Steve Hogan;-TBR#2170-pub.1953-154p.
Begun recording for challenges at p.5 @ ch.103 -post#220-  continuation of   Year of the Monkey by Patti Smith-6/28/22 - -USA-CA; NY;KY; WA; NJ; Portugal- finished 6/28/22-TBR# 1760 OR TBR# 2351-pub. 9/24/2019-171p.

Begun recording for challenges at p.9 @ ch.184 -post#429— Begun-  Books Promiscuously Read: Reading as a Way of Life by Heather Cass White-7/1/22  -TBR# 3848-176p.-pub. 6/6/21

Begun recording for challenges at p.9 @ ch.186 -post#436-  Begun- 6/25/22- Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl-7/2/22  USA-TX;DC; China- Finished 7/2/22-TBR# 5294-pub.1972-159p.
Begun recording for challenges at p.11 @ ch.222 -post#527—Circe by Madeline Miller-7/9/22 -finished 7/9/22-NO TBR-pub. 4/10/2018-393p.
Begun recording for challenges at p.11 @ ch.222 -post#527- Begun- 7/1/22- The Seven Wonders by Steven Saylor 7/10/22-  Italy (Roman Empire); Turkey; Iraq (Parthian Empire); Egypt; Palestine-finished 7/10/22-TBR# 2885-pub. 1/1/2012-321p.-series#1

Begun recording for challenges at p.16 @ ch.347 -post#797- Begun 7/10/22  Leave a Message for Willie by Marcia Muller-7/12/22  USA-CA- series #5-224p.-pub. 1/1/1984; Sharon McCone; Don Del Boccio; Willie Whelan-Finished 7/12/22-TBR# 3554

Begun recording for challenges at p.16 @ ch.348 -post#799- Begun- 7/12/22- The Adventures of China Iron by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara-7/19/22-  -Argentina;China Iron, Elizabeth; Rosario, Martin Fierro- finished 7/19/220TBR# 3533-pub.2017-200p

Begun recording for challenges at p.16 @ ch.348 -post#799-  Begun- 7/10/22-Pouliuli by Albert Wendt-7/21/22- (Samoan)- Faleasa; Filemoni Matau-  Samoa-TBR# 3536-pub.1977-finished 7/21/22- 152p.
Begun recording for challenges at p.16 @ ch.348 -post#799-  Begun 7/21/22  -Unmanned by Brian K. Vaughan- 7/21/22- USA-NY, DC; MA; ID; TX; VA; MD; CT  Australia; Palestine; Jordan; Vatican; Japan; Netherlands; Brazil; Russia; Kenya; Israel; -finished 7/21/22-No TBR- Yorick Brown; Hero Brown-pub.1/2/2003-130p.

Begun recording for challenges at p.16 @ ch.348 -post#799-  Begun 7/22/22—Zazie in the Metro by Raymond Queneau- 7/25/22- France- Zazie Gabriel- TBR# 5615-Finished 7/25/22- pub. 1/23/1959-157p.
Begun recording for challenges at p.16 @ ch.348 -post#799-  Begun- 7/27/22- Why My Cat Is More Impressive Than Your Baby by Matthew Inman--7/27/22- 160p.- pub. 6/4/2019- 160p.-NO TBR
Begun recording for challenges at p.16 @ ch.348 -post#799-  Begun- 7/25/22- A Mercy by Toni Morrison- 7/28/22- -date-1690-USA (American colonies of MD, VA); Jacob Vaark; Florens; Rebekka-finished 7/28/22-167p.-pub.2008-TBR#2961
Begun recording for challenges at p.16 @ ch.350 -post#805- Begun- 7/28/22- How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You by Matthew Inman -7/29/22  131p.-pub.-7/15/12-finished 7/29/22-NO TBR
Begun recording for challenges at p.16 @ ch.350 -post#805- Begun- 7/30/22- Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico- 8/2/22- UK; France- Ada Harris; Andre Fauvel; Claudine Colbert-finished 8/2/22-157p.-pub. 1958-TBR#434- series#1-Boxall

Begun recording for challenges at p.16 @ ch.350 -post#805- Begun- 7/28/22- The Summer Friend by Charles McGrath - 8/5/22 -pub. 6/7/2022-240p.- Charles McGrath; Chip Gillespie; Gay; Nancy -USA-MA; CT; RI; FL; NJ-finished 8/5/22-TBR#2795

Begun recording for challenges at p.16 @ ch.358 -post#824- Begun-7/19/22- Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto- 8/5/22  -TBR# 2191-Mikage; Eriko-transgender? m2f; Sotaro; Yuichi- finished 8/5/22-pub. 1/30/88- 160p.-TBR#2066
Begun recording for challenges at p.16 @ ch.358 -post#824-  The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo- 8/8/22 - Kingdom of Dor-Miggery Sow; Roscuro (Chiaroscuro)- rat; Despereaux Tilling-finished 8/8/22-pub. 8/25/03- TBR#856- 267p. 

Begun recording for challenges at p.17 @ ch.367 -post#848 - Begun- 8/5/22- How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals by Sy Montgomery- 8/10/22 -USA-NY;NH;  Australia; French Guiana; Papua New Guinea-finished 8/10/22- pub. 9/25/18-TBR#2965- 208p.
Begun recording for challenges at p.17 @ ch.367 -post#848  - Begun 8/11/22-  The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey by Salman Rushdie -8/14/22-  Nicaragua-TBR#2132- 160p. -pub. 1987
Begun recording for challenges at p.17 @ ch.367 -post#848  - Begun-8/14/22- Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams by Mike Allred- 8/14/22 -  UK; USA-MI; IL; WI; TX; CA; NY- MO; OH; TN; MA;WA; AZ; LA; FL; PA;;Japan; Russia; Poland;160p. ; pub.- 1/7/2020-NO TBR
Begun recording for challenges at p.19 @ ch.388 -post#923- Begun 8/14/22-  The Reader on the 6.27 by Jean-Paul Didierlaurent-8/17/22 - 195p.-pub. 5/5/14-France- Guylain Vignolles; Giuseppe Carminetti; -TBR#1528
Begun recording for challenges at p.25 @ ch.612 -post#1212— Begun 8/18/22- The Glass Key by Dashiell Hammett-8/24/22 - Ned Beaumont; Paul Madvig; Shad O’Rory; Janet Henry; Lee Wilshire- USA-NY-finished 8/24/22- 214p.- pub. 1931-TBR#474-1001list
Begun recording for challenges at p.25 @ ch.625 -post#1248- Murder Once Removed by S.C. Perkins-8/28/22  USA-TX; Lucy Lancaster; Gus Halloran; Matei Rivas;Serena Vogel; Josephine Haroldson;  series #1; 319p.;pub. 3/19/19- finished 8/28/22-TBR#2360
Begun recording for challenges at p.25 @ ch.625 -post#1248 Begun 8/28/22- Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman-9/2/22-  Elio; Oliver; Crema,  Italy; USA- finished 9/2/22-TBR#3071- 248p.- pub. 1/23/2007
Begun recording for challenges at p.25 @ ch.625 -post#1248 Begun- 9/2/22-Playing with Myself by Randy Rainbow-9/6/22- - USA-NY; FL; PA; CT;- finished 9/6/22-TBR2836-pub. 4/19/22-265p.
Begun recording for challenges at p.27 @ ch.659 -post#1331  - Begun 9/6/22 - Semiautomatic by Evie Shockley - 9/6/22- 104p.- pub. 10/3/2017-NO TBR
Begun- 9/7/22 Attrib. and other stories by Eley Williams-9/11/22-TBR #2357-169p.-pub. 3/23/2017-The Alphabet--Swatch- -Attrib.--Smote--BS--Alight at the Next- UK-Concision- -And Back Again-UK-Fears and Confessions of an Ortolan Chef- -Synaesthete, Would Like to Meet- UK-Bulk--Platform--Rosette Manufacture-UK-Scutiform -Mischief- -Spines-France-Spins-UK

Begun recording for challenges at p.29 @ ch.1401 -post#1331- Begun 9/11/22-    On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming-9/16/22-  -TBR#1571- James Bond; Tracy; Marc-Ange fictional town of Royale-les-Eaux, France; UK; Switzerland; Germany-finished 9/16/22- series #11-359p.- pub. 1963- finished 9/20/22- series#11
Begun recording for challenges at p.29 @ ch.1401 - Resumed 9/16/22- In Dubious Battle by John Steinbeck- 9/20/22 - 304p.-pub. 1936  -NO TBR-Jim Nolan; Mac McLeod;; Lisa;  p.28- "He brought in two bowls, half full of soup, out of which arose a mound of meat squares, potatoes and carrots, pale turnips and steaming whole onions…”
Begun recording for challenges at p.31 @ ch. 766 at post1550 - Begun 9/6/22- The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka-9/22/22  TBR#2084-USA-CA;- finished 9/22/22- 129p.- pub.8/23/11
Begun recording for challenges at p.33 @ ch. 814 at post1650- -Begun 9/22/22- A Heart So White by  Javier Marías-10/4/22   TBR#172- 1001 List- Spain; Cuba; USA-NY- Switzerland;   Juan; Luisa; Ranz-finished 10/4/22- pub. 2/13/92- 280p.
Begun recording for challenges at p.35 @ ch. 841 at post1703-  Began 10/4/22- Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics by Tim  Marshall 10/8/22- 256p.-pub. 7/9/15=TBR#2991- series#1
Begun recording for challenges at p.35 @ ch. 841 at post1703- Begun- 10/8/22- Border Districts by Gerald Murnane-10/10/22-132p.- pub. 11/1/17-TBR#2996
Begun recording for challenges at p.35 @ ch. 841 at post1703- Begun-10/10/22-  White Egrets by Derek Walcott- p.85-“Happier than any man now is the one who sits drinking wine with his lifelong companion…” finished 10/11/22- 86p!!!-NO TBR

Begun recording for challenges at p.38 @ ch. 912- at post1875— Begun 10/11/22- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling- 10/21/22-  734p.- pub. 7/8/2000-series#4-TBR#901 Hay and the Weasley family camp one night in chapter 7. p.13- “…a large dish of some sort of shellfish stew stood beside a large steak and kidney pudding.” ‘Bouillabaisse, said Hermione.”- Albus Dumbledore; Rubeus Hagrid; Hermione; Ron; Draco Malfoy- set in winter- Finished 10/21/22-   IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 32.0

Begun recording for challenges at p.38 @ ch. 918- at post1893 - Begun 10/22/22-  Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski-10/26/22  -Poland; USA-NY; -191p.; pub. 2/6/2020-p.120- “Zupa,” she said, meaningfully. ‘Poppy-stem soup.’”- Ludwik Glowacki; Janusz-TBR#2354 and #1738
Begun recording for challenges at p.38 @ ch. 918- at post1893 - Begun- 10/22/22-  A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean-10/28/22- -Paul  and Norman Maclean; 168p.- pub.5/1976-USA-MT (Missoula)-1920s and 30s- finished 10/28/22-TBR#3065 and #33
Begun recording for challenges at p.38 @ ch. 918- at post1893 - Begun- 10/28/22-  Magical Negro by Morgan  Parker-10/28/22 -112p.- pub. 2/5/19
Begun recording for challenges at p.38 @ ch. 927- at post1911 - Begun- 10/29/22-A Servant to Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni-10/29/22-Truffaldino Battochio; Pantalone; Clarice; Lombardi; Silvio-Venice Italy—p.62-“Enter Truffaldino with soup.”- finished 10/29/22-TBR#1416-128p. pub.- 1745

Begun recording for challenges at p.39 @ ch. 918- at post1893- Begun- 10/30/22-  An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten- 11/2/22 —Gothenburg, Sweden; South Africa; UAE; Zimbabwe;   Maud; Irene Huss; Embla Nystrom; p.52…”She enjoyed a delicious lentil soup in a very pleasant cafe.”- finished 11/2/22- 261p.- pub.- 10/8/2020-TBR#2477
Begun recording for challenges at p.40 @ ch. 973- at post2010- Begun- 11/2/22-  This Way Out by Tufayel Ahmed 11/7/22 - UK-London; Amar Iqbal; Joshua Armstrong; -pub.7/1/ 2022- 268p-NO TBR

Begun recording for challenges at p.40 @ ch. 985- at post#2035- Begun- 11/5/22- Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn-11/11/22 - USA-NY;- 11/11/22-pub. 10/26/10-  260 pages-TBR#2895
Begun recording for challenges at p.42 @ ch. 995- at post# 2055  Begun- The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo-11/15/22   - Okamura, Japan- Kosuke Kindichi; Itoki Ichiyanagi; Inspector Isokawa; Detective Kosuke Kindaichi;  set in 1937,-p.49- map of annexe house- finished 11/15/22-189p.- pub.-1946-NO TBR

Begun recording for challenges at p.16 @ ch.#367- at post# 796 - Begun- 10/29/22- Under Fire by Henri Barbusse- 11/23/22-  France- Corp. Bertrand; Volpatte; Mesnil Andre; LaMuse; 352p.-pub.-12/1916- TBR#264-Boxall list

Begun recording for challenges at p.17 @ ch.#347- at post# 848- Begun. c.10/1/22- A Pocketful of Rye by Agatha Christie-11/28/22   London, UK; Paris, France;  -Inspector Neele; Rex and Lance Fortescue-finished 11/29/22-pub 11/9/53-TBR#2889-series#7-220p.

Begun recording for challenges at p.25 @ ch.#617- at post# 1232- Begun- 11/20/22- Hotel Honolulu by Paul Theroux-12/10/22  -448p.-pub.-4/1/2001- Buddy Hamstra; Pinky; Sweetie; - finished 12/10/22- TBR#3067
Begun 11/16/22- Miss Daisy is Crazy! by Dan Gutman- series#1- 96p.- pub. 6/29/2004-Childrens- 12/14/22




Begun recording for challenges at p.40 @ ch.#1971- at post# 1232- Begun- 12/10/22- Death of a Messenger by Robert McCaw-12/23/22- USA-HI; Chief Detective Koa Kane; Jimmy Hikorea; Prince Kamehameha; Aikue Opua; series#1-352p.- pub.-11/24/15-TBR#11721st sentence- “Hawai’i County Chief Detective Koa Kane strapped in, and US Army UH-72A Lakota helicopter lifted off the Hilo tarmac.”
Begun and Finished The Night Before Easter by Natasha Wing
Begun and Finished 12/26/22- Bunny Blue Goes Beddy-Bye by Robyn Byant
Begun and Finished- 12/26/22-The Castle on Hester Street-
Begun & Finsihed 12/27/22- The World Needs Beautiful Things by Rachel Berkowitz
Begun & Finished 12/27/22- Pictures From Our Vacation by Lynne Rae Perkins
Begun & Finished 12/27/22- What is Thanksgiving by Harriet Ziefert
Begun recording for challenges at p.42 @ ch.#997- at post# 2063- Begun- Who Is Vera Kelly?- by Rosalie Knecht-1/2/23- - USA-MD; DE; NY; NJ - Argentina; Columbia; Mexico; Honduras; Venezuela; Falkland Islands; Chili;  - Anne; -266 pages; pub. 6/12/2018-TBR#1945-
Begun recording for challenges at p.42 @ ch.#1017- at post# 2100 - You Only Live Twice by Ian Fleming-1/5/23 - series#12-Japan; UK;  James Bond; Tiger Tanaka; Kissy Suzuki-214p.-pub.  March 26th 1964-TBR#1571
Begun and Finished 1/5/23- The Frog That Jogged by Rebecka Lynn 1/5/23
Begun recording for challenges at p.43 @ ch.#1030- at post# 2132- Begun 1/5/23- Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones-1/10/23  series #1-252p.-pub-1977-Kids 1000 list-UK-Wolvercote-Gwendolyn Chant; ; Cat (Eric) Chant; Mrs. Sharp; Fiddle- the cat; Janet, Chrestomanci -TBR#1172
Begun and Finished 1/21/23- Potter, Potter the healthy otter = La nutria saludable by FIRST 5 Santa Clara County-1/21/23
Begun & Finished 1/24/23- Bedtime Is Beautiful by Rebecka Lynn-1/24/23
Begun & Finished 1/24/23- My House by Dina McClellan
Begun & Finished 1/25/23- Plop by Tanya Napier
Begun- The Baseball Scoop by Dan Greenberg-1/26/23finished 1/26/23
Begun & Finished -1/27/23-  The Itty-Bitty Witch by Trisha Speed Shaskan-1/27/23
Begun & Finished-1/27/23- A Stormy Weekend by Donna Hall
Begun & Finished-1/27/23-Steam Train, Dream Train by Sherri Duskey Rinker 1/27/23
Begun & Finished- 1/28/23- Pocket Bios: Abraham Lincoln by Al Berenger-1/28/23
Begun & Finished- 1/28/23- One Is a Feast for Mouse: A Thanksgiving Tale by Judy Cox-1/28/23
Begun recording for challenges at p.12 @ ch.#247- at post# 585— Begun- 12/3/22?-stories-  The Long Valley by John Steinbeck-1/28/22-pub. 1/1/38; 233p.-NO TBR
-The Chrysanthemums-The White Quail-Flight-USA-CA-PepeThe Snake- USA-CA-Breakfast--The Raid-USA-CA-The Harness-USA-CA-Peter Randall; Emma-The Vigilante--Johnny Bear-USA-CA-Johnny Bear; Fat Carl-The Murder-USA-CA; Jim Moore Jelka-Saint Katy the Virgin-Roark-The Red Pony-Billy Buck; Jody & Carl Tiflin-USA-CA;-The Leader of the People-USA-CA
Begun & Finished - 1/29/23- Fun At The Beach by Julie A. Walker-1/29/23

Begun recording for challenges at p.12 @ ch.#247- at post# 585 - Begun- 11/16/22-  Old School by Jeff Kinney-1/30/23-  series#10-224p.- pub.-11/3/15- Finished 1/30/23-TBR#2596
Begun 1/29/23- Everest (Eyewitness Guides) by Rebecca Stephens-2/6/23-Finished 2/6/23- 62p.- pub. 2/1/2001
Begun & Finished 2/7/23- A Quiet TV Lunch by Pat Edwards-28p.-pub. 1/1/1998
Begun & Finished2/7/23- Questions and Answers About Animal World by Capella-2/7/23 -30p.- pub. 1/1/2008
Begun and Finished 2/8/23-  How Spider Saved Thanksgiving by Robert Kraus-2/8/23- 32p.- pub.-1/1/1991
Begun and Finished 2/8/23-Yoo Hoo Moon! by Mary Blocksm-32p.-pub.1/1/1991
Begun recording for challenges at p.25 @ ch.#612- at post# 1212 - Begun 12/23/22- Double by Marcia Muller-2/9/23 - AZ; CA-   (NOTE_ THis is both #13 in the Nameless Detective series AND #5.5 in the Sharon McCone series)-USA-CA; Mexico; - Sharon McCone (she’s part Shoshone Indian); Wolf; characters- Elaine Picard; Jim Lauterbach-288p.- pub.10/1/1984-TBR#2949

Begun & Finished 2/9/23- On the Train by Carron Brown and Bee Johnson- 36p.-pub. 1/1/2015

Begun & Finished 2/9/23- Cranberry Christmas by Wende & Harry Devlin- 32p.- pub. 1/1/ 1976
Begun & Finished 2/9/23- If I Were… by Leo Antolini-12p.- pub.-1/1/1999
Begun & Finished 2/10/23- Hatched in a Hole: Pilley and Addy's Story by Lou Kelley-Kluchar-2/10/23 and B. Dean Kluchar-32p.-pub.-12/14/2020
Begun & Finished 2/10/23- Let’s Count Dracula by Alan Benjamin-16p.- pub. 8/11992
Begun & Finished 2/11/23- Rip Squeak and His Friends-by Susan Yost- Filgate (American)- 64 pages, pub.-June 1, 2003
Begun & Finished 2/12/23-Abraham Lincoln by Al Berenger-32p.-pub.-7/17/2018-USA-KY; IL; DC; LA
Begun recording for challenges at p.25 @ ch.#612- at post# 1212 — Begun 2/9/23- The Insurrection In Dublin: An Eyewitness Account of the Easter Rising, 1916 by James Stephens-2/12/23 - 120p.-pub. 1/1/1913-TBR#3130
Begun recording for challenges at p.25 @ ch.#617- at post# 1232- Begun- 2/23- Double Down by Jeff Kinney-2/12/23 -series #11- finished 2/13/23-TBR#3122-217p.- pub. 11/1/2016
Begun recording for challenges at p.25 @ ch.#617 - Begun 2/13/23- The Getaway by Jeff Kinney-2/14/23-  -series #12-finished 2/14/23-TBR#3123-224p.- published November 7, 2017
Begun 2/11/23 - Questions and Answers About Ancient History by Capella-2/17/23- 30p.-pub. 1/1/2008-Iraq; Egypt;India; China; Greece;Italy; Mexico; USA; UK; Japan; Israel; Vatican; 

Begun & Finished 2/17/23- Muhammad Ali by Al Berenger- 32p. pub.-7/17/2018-USA-KY; FL; NY; GA;   Egypt; Zaire; 

Begun & Finished 2/17/23-  The GayBCs by M.L.  Webb-2/17/23- 32p.- pub.-10/8/2019
Begun & Finished- 2/18/23- If Our Love Were a Book - This Is How It Would Look by Lisa Swerling-2/18/23- 80p. -pub. 2/1/2014 (authors live in USA)
Begun & Finished 2/19/23- Aunt Val and the Three Noses by Valerie Salenski-2/19/23- 24p..- pub. 2//2017-
Begun & Finished 2/20/23- Me Without You by Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar- 96p.- pub.-10/19/2011- 
Begun & Finished 2/23/23-  Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? by Dr. Seuss-2/23/23- 32p.-pub.-1/1/1970
Begun & Finished 2/23/23-The Foot Book (Dr. Seuss Classics) by Dr. Seuss-2/23/23-24p..- pub. 1/1/1968
Begun & Finished 2/23/23-  Arthur's Reading Race by Marc Brown-2/23/23- 24 p.- pub. 3/1/1996
Begun & Finished 2/23/23-  One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. Dr. Seuss by Dr Seuss-2/23/23- 64p.  pub. -October 6, 2003
Begun & Finished 2/24/23-The Cat in the Hat and Other Dr. Seuss Favorites by Dr. Seuss 2/24/23-61p., pub. -3/12/1957
Begun & Finished 2/24/23- Let's Count, Dracula by Alan Benjamin-2/24/23-16p.. - published August 1, 1992
Begun & Finished 2/27/23-Five Little Firemen by Margaet Wise Brown (american)- 40p. pub.-1/1/1949- series# 181
Begun & Finished 2/28/23 Boundless Grace by Mary Hoffman-2/28/23-32p. (British).- pub.-1/1/1995-Gambia; USA; 
Begun & Finished 2/28/23-  The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore-2/28/23-32p.
Begun recording for challenges at p.30 @ ch.#736- at post# 1494— Begun 2/20/23- Slippery Creatures by K.J. Charles-3/2/23   265 pages,- pub.- 5/13/2020- series #1-UK-  (author is straight British female!)- Will Darling; Maisie Jones; Kim Secretan; Phoebe Stephens-Prince-TBR#3024
Begun recording for challenges at p.32 @ ch.#765- at post# 1548- Begun 3/2/23-Murder in Montparnasse by Kerry Greenwood-3/13/23- Phryne Fisher; Hugh Collins; - set in 1928- Australia; France-TBR#2890- series#12-257p.-  published June 1, 2002

Begun recording for challenges at p.32 @ ch.#765- at post# 1548— Begun 11/16/22- Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham by M.C. Beaton-3/14/23- 196 p.- pub.4/1/1999-series#8
 Sir Charles Fraith; John; Roy Silver-TBR#2932
Begun recording for challenges at p.32 @ ch.#765- at post# 1548— Begun- 12/14/22- Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance by John Waters-3/15/23 Marsha Sprinkle; Daryl 256p-pub.-5/3/22- USA-MD; DE; NJ; NY; RI; MA;  - set in Autumn-TBR#2787
Begun recording for challenges at p.32 @ ch.#765- at post# 1548— Begun- 11/16/22- Territorial Rights by Muriel Spark-3/15/23- 240p.-pub. 1979- Venice, Italy; UK;  Robert Leaver; Lina Pancev; Mark Curran; Arnold Leaver; Mary Tiller-No TBR
Begun recording for challenges at p.32 @ ch.#765- at post# 1548— Begun 3/15/23 -Mrs. Pollifax and the Hong Kong Buddha by Dorothy Gilman-3/19/23- USA;NJ;  Hong Kong-China (at the time still bBrit. terr.)- Emily Pollifax; Robin Burke-Jones-TBR#2935-224p.- published January 1, 1985-series #7
Begun recording for challenges at p.32 @ ch.#779- at post# 1578- Begun-  11/16/22-  Trouble in Nuala by Harriet Steel-3/30/23  = Sri Lanka, Nuala is fictitious- 1934-- Inspector Shante de Silva; Jane; -TBR#3101-200p.- August 10, 2016- Inspector de Silva seriesp.10-“badge”- …and patted the elephant badge on the lapel.” 11/17/22
Begun recording for challenges at p.35 @ ch.#853- at post# 1732- Begun- 11/22/22-  A Cut Above by Judi Lynn-4/1/23 - series#1-353p.- pub.-5/3/21-Karnie Cleaver, Matt- USA-Crossroads, IN; - No TBR



 The Albigenses, a Romance: Volume IV by Charles Maturin-5/12/23- 130p.-France-TBR#594-1001 list-13th century


Begun 11/17/22- 336p.-pub.-1997-USA-VA; NY; IL;-  If This World Were Mine by E. Lynn Harris 6/3/23-   Yolanda Williams; Riley Woodson; Basil Henderson' Kirby Tyler-NO TBR
Begun 5/25/23- The Sky's the Limit: Leopard by Sharon Capobianco-5/26/23 (pages?)

Begun & Finished 6/5/23- Bony-Legs by Joanna Cole-6/5/23-48p.Begun 6/5/23-Triplet Trouble and the Runaway Reindeer by Debbie Dadey-6/5/23- 64p.
Begun & Finished 5/27/23-  Horrible Harry and the Green Slime by Suzy Kline-6/6/23-64p.Begun 5/28/23- Sam and Nate by P.J. Sarah Collins-6/6/23-64p.Begun 5/30/23-Triplet Trouble and the Talent Show Mess by Debbie Dadey-5/31/23-10p.Begun-6/5/23  Triplet Trouble and the Field Day Disaster-6/6/23- 60p.
Begun recording for challenges at p.43 @ ch.#1019- at post# 2109-  Begun 5/26/23- In September, the Light Changes by Andrew Holleran-6/6/23=   short stories-Finished 6/6/23- 320p.- pub. 1/1/1999-NO TBR
-The Ossuary- Mexico; Mr. O'Connell-The Boxer-USA-IA-The Penthouse-USA-NY; -Sunday Morning: Key West-USA-FL-The Man Who Got Away-USA-PA;NY-The Sentimental Education-USA-NY; CA-Petunias-USA-NY;-Blorts-USA-NY-The Hamburger Man- USA-NY-Someone Is Crying in the Chateau de Berne- USA-NY-Innocence and Longing-USA-FL-Delancey Place-USA-PA; NJ-Joshua & Clark-USA-NY-The Housesitter-USA-NY-Amsterdam- Netherlands-In September, the Light Changes-USA-NY



Begun recording for challenges at p.45 @ ch.#1069- at post# 2209  - - Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman-6/16/23-TBR#2437-624p.-pub,-7/4/1855



 Begun recording for challenges at p.17 @ ch.#367- at post# 848-  Begun- 6/17/23- Word Play by Maxwell Nurnberg-6/20/23 -  132p.- pub.1/1/1971-TBR#3107
  Begun recording for challenges at p.17 @ ch.#367- at post# 848- - Begun 6/20/23- Senior Smiles II: Big Giggles In Big Print by John Moher 6/23/23- 152p.-pub.11/10/2017-TBR#3112
Begun & Finished 6/30/23 - The Night Before Christmas in California by Catherine   Smith-60p. 
Begun & Finished 6/30/23 - Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire-6/30/23

 Begun recording for challenges at p.17 @ ch.#367- at post# 848--  Begun- 7/2/23-  The Meltdown by Jeff Kinney-7/7/23  - series #13- WINTER-finished 7/7/23-NO TBR-224p.-pub.10/30/18

 Begun recording for challenges at p.17 @ ch.#367- at post# 848-   Begun 1/31/23- The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck-7/9/23-  USA-OK TX; NM; - pub. 4/14/1939-479p.-1001 list- Tom Joad- finished 7/9/23- TBR#735FOOD-P.132-"...PAN OF HIGH BROWN BISCUITS STOOD WAITING THERE."P.133- "And she set the pot of tumbling coffee on the back of the stove.".milk -p.384-"I ain't had milk like they said I ought."

Begun recording for challenges at p.25 @ ch.#625- at post# 1248--   Begun 7/7/23- - Wrecking Ball by Jeff Kinney-series#14- finished 7/11/23-TBR #3126-224p.; pub.11/5/2019

Begun & Finished 7/12/23- Fireflies by Jeff Lemire
Begun 7/13/23-Wiener Dog Art by Gary Larson-7/14/23

Begun & Finished 7/15/22- Twelve Days: A Christmas Countdown by Gordon Snell-7/15/23-32p.
Begun & Finished 7/15/22- Snoopy Constellation Quest by Charles M. Schulz-7/15/23-19p.- pub.-1/1/19
 Begun & finished 7/17/23-  Art Afterpieces by Ward Kimball 7/17/23-96p.  . -pub.1/1/1980
Begun 7/18/23- The Deep End by Jeff Kinney-7/21/23-226p. pub. 10/27/2020 -TBR#3123-no tbr-series #15

 Begun recording for challenges at p.32 @ ch.#788- at post# 1595--   Begun 3/27/23- ;  Triggerfish Twist by Tim Dorsey-7/21/23  - 373p.- pub.5/1/2002- series #4- USA- Tampa, FL;GA;  Serge Storms; Jim Davenport; Sharon Rhodes; Coleman TBR#2217

  Begun recording for challenges at p.35 @ ch.#841- at post# 1703-  Begun 7/23/23- Octopussy and The Living Daylights by Ian Fleming-7/24/23-120p.-TBR#1551-Octopussy-Dexter Smythe-Jamaica; Germany-pub. 6/23/1966-series#14-The Living Daylights-UK; Germany (west); 

*****COMPLETED 2/14/24***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #1128- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


Liechtenstein's Capital: Vaduz
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024
6/6

✔ 1. Vaduz Castle
✱ Read a series book #1, #2 or #12 OR
✱ Read a book with a royal character (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in VADUZ CASTLE.- The Crow Trap by Cleeves, Ann

✔ 2. The Postal Museum
✱ Read a book that covers a unique subject (tell us what) OR
✱ Read a book that mentions a postage stamp in its text (share text)OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in POSTAL MUSEUM.- The Fugitive by Marcel Proust-1/30/24

✔ 3. Old Rhine Bridge
✱ Read a book set in two countries (tell us where) New Zealand and Australia in Death by Water by Kerry Greenwood-1/10/24-
OR
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes TWO or these numbers: 1, 3, or 5 (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in OLD RHINE BRIDGE.

✔ 4. The Red House
✱ Read a book with a primarily red cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a neighborhood setting (briefly describe) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in RED HOUSE.- -Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco-2/14/24

✔ 5. Hofkellerei
✱ Read a book where wine is important to the plot in some way (briefly share how) OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in CELLAR-Charles Arrowby in ;The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch-1/4/24
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in HOFKELLEREI.

✔ 6. Hiking and Skiing
✱ Read a book where the MC hikes or skis (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MALBUN (ignore A, An or The) - The Big Four by Agatha Christie- 2/2/24-
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in HIKING AND SKIING.

Reserved

Challenge #1129- Booktivity
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
MEGA Scavenger Hunt VII
Begins: 01Jan2024 / Ends: 31June2024

PART 1 0/50

Word list
apothecary
Armageddon
arson
avalanche
bailiff
barge
Betty Boop
bong
buffalo
caricature
cicadas
consequence
croquet
cynicism
dangle
detoured
diesel
dolphin
dubious
ebony
eunuch
exclusion
extinction
falsify
fathom
fiasco
foreground
forsythia
gherkin
gondola
gramophone
gumball
halcyon
hedonist
henhouse
hideout
hoyden
immigrant
impression
incidentally
jeers
jet-ski
jock
kazoo
kestrel
kneecaps
languid
leviathan
licorice
logical

MEGA Scavenger Hunt VII
Begins: 01Jan2024 / Ends: 31June2024


PART 2 of 2

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


machete
merry-go-round
misfit
moped (vehicle)
mundane
nanny
nineteen
nostrils
nuns
oblivion
opinionated
orchid
oxygen
pince-nez
philosophy
playground
precipice
propulsion
Quaaludes
quesadilla
rapier
recliner
ridiculous
Rolex
ruby
sauerkraut
shoelace
skylight
squeal
styrofoam
tactical
tannery
tattoo
tinker
trough
uncertain
utopia
vacancy
verdant
vibrant
vicinity
vivacious
waver
wheelbarrow
wisteria
worms
yield(-ed, -ing)
yikes
zenith
zodiac

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 2/10/24***** Last Word= "symmetry"
Booktivity Jan 2024 (1/1/24-2/10/24)- 41 days; last word="symmetry"; 20 words; 17 sources; .488wpd; 1.176wps

Challenge #1130- Booktivity
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...



January 2024 Word Search Scavenger Hunt
Begins: 01Jan24/ Ends: 31Jan24

15/15
5/5

Basic word list
✔ accompany-p.190-The Crow Trap-"...invited her father to accompany her..." 1/16/24
✔ cinema-p.383-Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders-"...a theater featuring tango legends, then became a cinema..." 1/13/24
✔ duck (the bird)-p.106-Death by Water-"...around the large mother duck of the Hinemoa..." 1/6/24
✔ episode-p.513- The Crow Trap-"Later we managed to control the episodes..." 1/23/24
✔ formal-p.524-Foucault's Pendulum-"...asking, in exchange, formal tributes..." 1/3/24
✔ general (military rank)-p.45-Cadillac Beach-"You don't send generals into battle." 1/4/24
✔ hired-p.122-Riders of the Purple Sage-"You hired him?" 1/20/24
✔ intelligent-p.108-Death by Water-"He smiled gratefully at this intelligent woman..." 1/6/24
✔ kindly-p.195-Death by Water-"'Just gibberish,' said Theodore Green kindly." 1/9/24
✔ naming-p.83-Secrets of the Kashmir Valley-"...such as naming and shaming listing mechanism..." 1/20/24
✔ pigeons-p.67-The White Elephant Book: A Photographic Essay-"In this shot we see a lone albino pigeon perched on the elephant's elongated nose." 1/5/23
✔ quick-p.292-Russell Baker's Book of American Humor-"...their movements quick and skillful." 1/10/24
✔ thief-p.64-No Filter-"...the thieves could've broken into the connecting door." 1/6/24
✔ upstairs-p.228-Can You Forgive Her?-"But we'll go upstairs, dear." 1/3/24
✔ whisper-p.53-The Cricket on the Hearth-"...but his was a mere whisper of a laugh..." 1/3/24

BONUS
✔ battalion-p.67-The Reader's Companion to Cuba-"...and 'forty battalion' fame." 1/12/24
✔ oblique(ly)-p.146-The Fugitive-"...but at this oblique reference suddenly made me think of her..." 1/25/24
✔ rendezvous-p.475- The Sea, the Sea-"Had he gone eagerly to that rendezvous..." 1/3/24
✔ symmetry-p.78-Malaria Dreams: An African Adventure-"Ducks have little sense of symmetry..." 2/10/24
✔ Venice-p.135-Focus: Found Faces: Your World, Your Images- "I was exploring the maze of streets in Venice..." 1/9/24

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 3/5/24***** TIMELY

Challenge #1131- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...



Healthy Habits the Global Way
January 1, 2024 - March 31. 2024
9/9

1. Spain: Take a Siesta
Wander around the streets of Spain in the mid-afternoon and you’ll likely find that most shops are closed. That’s because the country still values the midday nap, called a siesta. Obviously getting some extra zzz’s can make you feel more rested, but there are other physical health benefits, including better heart function, hormonal maintenance, and cell repair. Plus the downtime has mental health advantages: a 40 minute nap can improve performance by 34 percent and alertness by 100 percent. Even a 20 minute slumber has been shown to boost mood.

* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SIESTA (ignore A, An or The) - The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch-1/4/24
OR read a book set in a location that starts with a letter in SPAIN (tell us where).

2. Greece: Eat Your Veggies
While the Mediterranean diet of whole grains, beans, nuts, fruits, and vegetables gets much of the hype, the healthy eating habit of the Greeks is actually much simpler than that: Eat your veggies -and a lot of them. Greeks ingest the highest amount of veggies in the world per capita. In fact, just one meal can include up to four servings. And since many are packed with dietary fiber, they help the body run in tip-top shape. As an added bonus, vegetable-based diets have been shown to help lose weight.

* Read a book with a vegetable on the cover (post cover) OR read a book set in a location that starts with a letter in GREECE (tell us where).- Guy Mannering by Walter Scott-2/18/24

3. Finland: Relax in a Sauna
There are an estimated 2 million saunas in Finland, a country of only 5 million people. This ratio proves just how important getting a good sweat is for the Finns. Many Finnish homes (including apartments) have their own saunas. Local etiquette says to take off your clothes, shower, and then sit in the sauna for as long as you’re comfortable, repeating the process until you feel renewed. They are definitely onto something since the steam makes the heart pump more blood to the skin, leading to a healthier glow and a stronger heart.

* Read a series book #2 or #5 OR read a book set in a location that starts with a letter in FINLAND (tell us where).-London- The Big Four by Agatha Christie- 2/2/24

4. India: Spice Up Your Meals
India's flavorful cuisine makes use of a large array of native spices, which actually have a number of health benefits. Cumin is packed with iron and has been associated with weight loss, while turmeric contains antioxidants to ease pain and inflammation. Ginger has similar anti-inflammatory properties and can calm an upset stomach, while nutmeg has been shown to fight off bacteria. All three are often used in curry sauces, while turmeric is used in pickles and chutney. Meanwhile, saffron has a long laundry list of benefits, including treating depression. Perhaps it’s worth spicing up your next meal with one of these beneficial spices.

* Read a book that mentions one of the above spices (cumin, turmeric, ginger, nutmeg, saffron) in the text (share text) OR read a book set in a location that starts with a letter in INDIA (tell us where).-Australia- Murder in the Dark by Kerry Greenwood- 2/8/24

5. Paraguay: Focus on the Positives
Since 2015, Paraguay has topped the Gallup Global Emotions Report as the most positive nation on the planet. The South American nation embraces the idea of tranquilo pa, which is a combination of the Spanish word for tranquility and pa from their native language of Guaraní. The term connotes a laid-back approach to life. Additionally, their language has no word for “tomorrow," helping them to "live in the moment," not worrying about the future. This more positive way of being has major physical benefits, leading to a greater resistance to the common cold, better cardiovascular health, and an increased life span.

* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in TRANQUILO PA OR read a book set in a location that starts with a letter in PARAGUAY (tell us where).- Unruly Places: Lost Spaces, Secret Cities, and Other Inscrutable Geographies by Alastair Bonnett-3/5/24

6. France: Ignore Your Email After Hours
The incessant need to check work email after hours is curbed by the government in France, which passed a 2017 labor law that gives employees the “right to disconnect.” Adopting this habit isn’t just about work-life balance; it has positive mental health benefits as well. This expectation to check email around the clock has been shown to cause anxiety, adversely effecting the health of the employee, as well as their families since they’re not fully present. So step away from the computer, put down the phone, relax and enjoy your family and friends - emails can wait until tomorrow!

* Read a book originally published in 2017 (share publication date) OR read a book set in a location that starts with a letter in FRANCE (tell us where).-England- -The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens- 2/1/24

7. Japan: Make Meal Portions Pleasurable
Those dainty bento boxes aren’t just for presentation, although the Japanese sure do have a way with visually-stimulating food. They’re also about keeping food portions small. And instead of devouring meals quickly, they take the time to mindfully chew and enjoy every bite. In fact, only 16 percent of Japanese eat out once a week or more, so that they can better control what they eat. Thanks to this healthier diet and lifestyle, they live longer and healthier than everyone else on Earth. Indeed, the country’s life expectancy is 81 years for men and 87 for women, compared to the global average of 72 years, according to the World Health Organization.

* Read a book with a main character who is 80 years or older OR read a book set in a location that starts with a letter in JAPAN (tell us where).-Paris- The Fugitive by Marcel Proust-1/30/24

8. Sweden: The Fika Coffee Break
Coffee breaks in Sweden are unlike anywhere else. Workplaces encourage their employees to fika, which involves taking a leisurely coffee break with friends or family to unwind from work. The word originated as a noun for a coffee break, but its popularity has seen it adopted as a verb for the act of taking coffee breaks. Now, to take a coffee break is to fika. This is often enjoyed outside or in a café, and can commonly be found accompanied by fikabrod, a sweet pastry to complement your coffee. While this sounds like an employer’s nightmare, many workplaces in Sweden actually mandate it since it is believed to boost productivity, reduce fatigue and improve memory.

* Read a book where all the letter of FIKA (any order) can be found in the title OR read a book set in a location that starts with a letter in SWEDEN (tell us where).-England- The Crow Trap by Cleeves, Ann -1/23/24-

9. Thailand: Therapuetic Massage
Thailand’s long history with massages began over 2,500 years ago. Buddhist monks are widely credited as having developed the practice. Unlike most Western massage, Thai massage focuses on healing, rather than relaxation, and is defined by compressing, pulling, and stretching the body with no oils or rubs. Their technique releases muscle tension, improves blood circulation, and boosts the immune system, as well as lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Seek out a Thai masseuse and get healthier!

* Read a book with over 2500 ratings on its GR Homepage OR read a book set in a location that starts with a letter in THAILAND (tell us where).-New Zealand- Death by Water by Kerry Greenwood-1/10/24

Reserved

Challenge #1132- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Virtual Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
0/24

Resolutions

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.

2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.

3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who).

4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where).

5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one).

6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).

7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.

9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).

12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).

17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).

18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Have Passport Will Travel
Foreign Lands
Best Traveling Vicariously
Wanderlust
Around the World One Book from Each Country

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).

22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).

23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how).

24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task)

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 2/14/24***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #1133-CCC
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


OLYMPICS #49 : VOLLEYBALL
January 1 - January 31, 2024

5/5

1.🏐 Read a book originally published in a year beginning with 19; tell us the year-pub. 1978- ;The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch-1/4/24
OR a book set in Japan or in Atlanta

2.🏐 Read a book in which an athletic competition/game is played; tell us the sport- a Polo match is played in -Murder in the Dark by Kerry Greenwood- 2/8/24-
OR a book with a puzzle/mystery you were able to figure out ahead of time; using spoiler tags, briefly explain

3.🏐 Read a book whose title contains all the letters in RALLY, in any order - Secrets of the Kashmir Valley by Farhana Qazi-2/14/24
OR book #2 from a series

4.🏐 Read a book from a series with at least 15 published books; tell us the series and how many books there are-Phryne Fisher series -22 books)- Death by Water by Kerry Greenwood-
OR a book with any kind of game ball shown prominently on the cover; post the cover

5.🏐 Read a book with a beach scene shown prominently on the cover; post the cover OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in BEACH VOLLEYBALL (a letter can only be used as many times as it appears in the phrase); post a link to the author’s GR page- The Big Four by Agatha Christie- 2/2/24-

Reserved

Keep track of Word Searches here.

Dec, 2023 = 7 searches completed.
102 words added
240 words found

Jan 2024= 7 searches completed.
176 words added
159 words found

Feb 2024= 5 searches completed
156 words added
165 words found
*= book was in progress when stats started

44- Unruly Places: Lost Spaces, Secret Cities, and Other Inscrutable Geographies by Alastair Bonnett-3/5/24
39- Have You Eaten Yet? Stories from Chinese Restaurants Around the World by Cheuk Kwan- 12/19/23
29*-;The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch-1/4/24
26*- -Queen of the Flowers by Kerry Greenwood-12/7/23 ,
25- Death by Water by Kerry Greenwood-1/10/24
25- Murder in the Dark by Kerry Greenwood-2/8/24-
24- Malaria Dreams: An African Adventure by Stuart Stevens-2/15/24
20*- The Prisoner by Marcel Proust-12/5/23-
20- -The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens- 2/1/24-
20- Guy Mannering *by Walter Scott-2/18/24
18- The Fugitive by Marcel Proust-1/30/24
17- The Crow Trap by Cleeves, Ann -1/23/24

Reserved

Challenge #1134- Boxall
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Boxall
A to Z Challenge, 2024 – Meet the Authors


Get ready to meet the Boxall authors! Read a book from the combined Boxall 1001 book lists with an author’s name that fits each letter of the alphabet. To complete the A to Z Challenge, you may use either the author’s first middle, or last name, the nationality of the author, or, in a pinch, a book by the author with a one word title (exactly one word).

Happy Reading!

Keep track of your progress on the topic A to Z Challenge, 2024 -- Plans

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

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Challenge #1135- MS# 105
Started 1/30/24; 23 words

BEAKER; CALCULATOR; CHALK; CLOCK; COMPUTER; DESK
DICTIONARY; ERASER; HANDOUT; INTERNET; LESSON; PLAN;
MICROSCOPE; NOTEBOOK; PAPER; PENCIL; PROJECTOR; PROTRACTOR; RULER; SCISSORS; TEXTBOOK; VIDEO; WORKBOOK

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 2/14/24***** TIMELY

Challenge #1136- Wanderlust
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Philippines Capital: Manila
February 01, 2024 - February 29, 2024
6/6

1. Intramuros
✱ Read a book with a "heroic" main character (briefly share details of their heroism) OR
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in INTRAMUROS.- ;The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch-1/4/24

2. San Agustin Church and Museum
✱ Read a book where a church is featured prominently in the story (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a series book #3 or #7 OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in SAN AGUSTIN CHURCH.- The Big Four by Agatha Christie- 2/2/24

3. Rizal Park
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in LUNETA (ignore A, An or The) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC visits a park or goes to a concert (briefly share details)- at p.220- the author attends a J.Cole concert in Lagos in The Catch Me if You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World by Jessica Nabongo-3/13/24
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in RIZAL PARK.

4. Marikina Shoe Museum
✱ Read a book with a shoe(s) on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes 8 AND 0 (share total page count) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MARIKINA SHOE MUSEUM.- - Foucault’s Pendulum by Umberto Eco - 2/14/24

5. American Cemetery and Memorial
✱ Read a book that takes place during a war (tell us which) OR
✱ Read a book with over 17,000 rating on its GR homepage (share number) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMERICAN CEMETERY.- The Crow Trap by Cleeves, Ann -1/23/24

6. Binondo
✱ Read a book that immerses you into a different culture (briefly tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book with the word CHINATOWN found in its text (share text) -p.112-The Big Four by Agatha Christie-"...I was being taken into the heart of Chinatown." 2/1/24
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BINONDO.

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 7/12/24***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #1137- Wanderlust
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Fifty Nifty US States: Iowa
February 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
9/9

1. Number: 29th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2 or #9- series#9- Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton-3/7/24 -
or read a book with a page count that includes 2 AND 9 (share count).

2. State Animal (proposed state mammal): Muskrat
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).- Murder in the Dark by Kerry Greenwood- 2/8/24

3. State Bird: Eastern Goldfinch
* Read a book with a predominantly YELLOW or YELLOW AND BLACK cover (post cover).- Bad Pets on the Loose! by Allan Zullo-7/12/24-

4. State Flower: Wild Prairie Rose
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in WILD PRAIRIE ROSE.- Guy Mannering by Walter Scott-2/18/24

5. State Tree: Oak
* Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in OAK (tell us who).-Ann Bradley in Malaria Dreams: An African Adventure by Stuart Stevens-2/15/24

6. Official State Nickname: The Hawkeye State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE HAWKEYE STATE (2 Word Minimum).- Torch Song Trilogy by Harvey Fierstein-2/15/24

7. Most Visited Attraction: Field of Dreams Movie Site
* Read a book that was turned into a movie (share name of movie if different that book title) or read a book with a 5 word title.- The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens-2/1/24

8. Must Try Food: Blue Bunny Ice Cream
* Read a book where the MC eats ice cream (share text)-p.28-Thomas and Niko in the City of Trees by Kid Boise-6/4/24- "We stand there, all of us really still, eating our ice cream..."
or read a book with a title that includes TWO words that start with the letter B.

9. Weird Fact: Highest Literacy Rate in US
People in Iowa pride themselves on their education and knowledge, which is why it comes as no surprise that the Hawkeye state has the highest literacy rate in the United States. With access to high-quality resources, dedicated teachers, and strong parental involvement, it is no wonder that Iowa is setting a nationwide standard for literacy and academic excellence.
* Read a book with a character that is a teacher (tell us who) or read a book that prominently features reading or books in the plot (tell us how).- The book is a series of letters from the author to her booksellers in London.- 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff-5/7/24

10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Iowa (tell us where).

*****COMPLETED 6/24/24***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #1138- Wanderlust
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In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
February 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
9/9

Trail and Tasks

1. Track's Sign
The route is marked at regular intervals by triangular signs, most of which have the symbol of the Wagyl, or Rainbow Serpent, a mythological creature of the arboreal culture which takes different names among the various populations. Wagyl is the name used by the Noongar. It owes its name to the fact that it reveals itself to the indigenous population as a rainbow that moves through rain and waters, shaping landscapes, and punishing or rewarding people. In short, it is a powerful creature that can be creative, but also dangerous.

✱ Read a book with a triangular object on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a dangerous character (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The).- What Was the Titanic? by Stephanie Sabol - 2/23/24-

✔ 2. Start: Kalamunda
The track starts at Kalamunda, an eastern suburb of the city of Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Before starting the trail, be sure to visit this bustling city which is known for its sunny beaches. An important nesting area has been identified near Kalamunda in the Mundaring-Kalamunda Important Bird Area, which is adjacent to the Beelu National Park. It is worth dedicating yourself to some birdwatching, knowing that two species of black cockatoos, a bird similar to the parrot, are widespread here.

✱ Read a book with a specific bird mentioned in the text (share text)-p.70-The Cricket on the Hearth-"...you clumsy and a dear old goose..." 2/1/24
OR
✱ Read a book set in a big city (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA (3 word minimum).

3. The Darling Range
This is the longest section of the trail (211 km or 131 mi) spanning the two towns of Kalamunda and Dwellingup. For much of the route you travel along the Darling Range, crossing eucalyptus forests that feature over 700 different species of these tree, with karri, wandoo and jarrah being the most prevalent. You also have the opportunity to see the Mundaring Weir, a dam dating back to the late 1940's. The dam is subject to overflows, the last of which was in 1996. We will use the dam to cross the Helena River.

✱ Read a book with more than 700 reviews on its GR homepage (share number) OR
✱ Read a book with the word DARLING or RIVER in its title OR
✱ Read a book published in the 20th century (tell us when).-pub. 1927- The Big Four by Agatha Christie- 2/2/24

4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
After leaving the mining town of Dwellingup (one of the largest bauxite mines in the world is located nearby), you come across the Lane Poole Reserve. Created in 1990 by merging six previous reserves, it protects native forests and woodlands, as well as a part of the Murray River, one of the few rivers that have not been dammed in this part of Australia. Hikers take advantage of this waterway, which at times can be traveled by canoe or kayak, but many will be attracted by the waterfalls and rock pools that characterize it.

✱ Read a series book #6 OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LANE POOLE-Phryne Fisher in Murder in the Dark by Kerry Greenwood- 2/8/24-
OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in MURRAY RIVER.

5. From Balingup to Pemberton
The Balingup area is known for the production of fruit and vegetables. This section travels through both well-developed agricultural areas, and protected areas. One such is the Greater Beedelup National Park, whose main attraction is the Beedelup Falls. During this part of the route you will notice several imposing trees, and upon reaching Pemberton, you will even have the opportunity to climb one of the two karri trees present: the Gloucester Tree and the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree. Both are more than 60 m (200 ft) tall, and have metal rungs that allow visitors to climb to the constructed lookouts at the top. A third tree, the Diamond Tree, was closed to climbing in 2019.

✱ Read a book set on a farm OR
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover)- -Mona of the Manor by Armistead - [bookcover:Mona of the ManorMaupin|10022]-6/11/24
OR
✱ Read a book where a character goes climbing (briefly share details).

6. From Pemberton to Walpole
In this section, 110 km (68 mi) long, you will finally reach the ocean after hiking through a forested area that was hit by the worst bushfire in Western Australia in 2015. The culmination of this stretch is represented by the D'Entrecasteaux National Park, which owes its name to the French admiral who first arrived here. The park covers approximately 130 km (81 mi) of coastline between Augusta and Walpole and is characterized by white beaches, rugged coastal cliffs and towering forests.

✱ Read a book where a fire occurs or one with a character that is a fireman (tell us which) OR
✱ Read a book published in 2015 OR
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 1, 3 or 0 (share page count).-181p.- Secrets of the Kashmir Valley by Farhana Qazi-2/14/24

7. From Walpole to Albany
On the last stretch of trail, which is approximately 120 km (75 mi) long, you will encounter the Valley of the Giants. Be sure to take advantage of the Tree Top Walk which takes you to a height of 40 m (131 ft), among the treetops. You will also cross two other parks: William Bay NP, where the Elephant Rocks (large granite boulders) create a kind of protected swimming pool much appreciated by children, and West Cape Howe NP, which is practically on the doorstep of your final destination.

✱ Read the last book in a series OR
✱ Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROCKS in the title (any order).- -Life's Little Instruction Book: 511 Suggestions, Observations, and Reminders on How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life by H. Jackson Brown Jr.-3/1/24

8. Arrival: Albany
The final destination of this hike is the port city of Albany. Founded in 1826, the city retains several ancient buildings, almost all of which can be visited. Of course, the city is also known for its beaches, but be careful because many people have drowned here due to the huge waves that are capable of dragging a person off the rocks. But to end in a more pleasant way, know that you are also in a popular wine-growing area, so a good glass of local wine would be an excellent way to celebrate the end of your journey!

✱ Read a book set in the 19th century (tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage -Historical- Guy Mannering by Walter Scott-2/18/24-
OR
✱ Read a book where drowning is mentioned (share text).

9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
The Munda Biddi Trail runs almost parallel to the Bibbulmun Track. Completed in April 2013, this route runs from Mundaring (another Perth suburb) to Albany, and is the longest off-road cycle path in the world. “Munda Biddi” means “path through the forest” in the Aboriginal Noongar language. Here too the route is marked by yellow triangles, but the image is obviously different. The cylcing path requires the use of a mountain bike, and it is not recommended to ride it during the summer.

✱ Read a book where a character rides a bicycle (tell us who)-Sabines rides the green bicycle of the title-p.186-"Sabine was upright on the bike, her toes barely touching the ground." The White Woman on the Green Bicycle by Monique Roffey-6/12/24
OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum).

RESERVED

Challenge #1139- Wanderlust
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A-Z "Real Life" Locations (2024)
February 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
0/26

For the difficult letters Q, X, Y and Z, you may use locations where the letter appears somewhere in the location name.

Locations
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RESERVED

Challenge #1140- BOOKTIVITY
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February 2024 Word Search Scavenger Hunt
Begins: 01Feb24/ Ends: 29Feb24

Basic: 0/15
Bonus: 0/5

Basic word list
avocado
bleach
coconut
exception
feast
impatient
jell-o
kisses
listen
marble
numb
ocean
raisin
skinny
unison

Optional / BONUS words
drumstick
gazebo
hula hoop
parakeet
valedictorian

Reserved

Challenge #1141-TCF
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TCF January/February 2024 Bonus Scavenger Hunt

Note: Variations of spelling are always accepted.

The list

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Affirmation
Ambiguous
Balm
Box of chocolates
Buzz
Candlestick
Cinnamon
Clutch
Committee
Enamor
Favor
Filter
Fluent
Freight
Genuine
Grain
Helium
Hourglass
Hush
Jade
Khaki
Knit
Lasagna
Luxury
Magnet
Making a bed
Mutual
Ornate
Oyster
Private Investigator
Puff
Raspberry
Retail
Rumor
Stuffed Animal
Tickle
Together
Treacherous
Vessel
Yearned

Reserved

Challenge #1142-TCF
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Alphabet Challenge 2024
Level: Hard

*For X, any word in the title/series name may start with the letter; authors, there must be an X somewhere in the name, does not have to start with it.

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Reserved

Challenge #1143-TCF
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REPORTER'S CHALLENGE 2024:

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

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

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

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

WHO
Protagonist is established in their business or career
Any Character who is a dead person (ghost, skeleton, vampire, zombie, etc.)
A Main Character who works with animals (K9, trainer, vet, etc.)
A Protagonist who is involved in a love (dating) triangle
A Character who bakes

WHAT
A number in the title
A color in the title
Title is at least five words
An anthology
Title is a play on words (ex: Mind Your Own Beeswax or Gluten for Punishment, etc.)

WHERE
Set in a state that touches water (Ocean or Lake)
Set on an island
Set in a state starting with ‘M’
Set on a farm
Set on foreign soil (NOT America or England)

WHEN
Set in the 1800s or earlier
Set in the 1900s
Set during spring
Set during summer
Set during a holiday

WHY
(Motives)
Money/Greed
Jealousy
Revenge
To stop blackmail
To keep a secret/cover up

BONUS CATEGORY – PULITZER PRIZE
WHO – A book where you figured out who did it before the protagonist figured it out
WHAT – Title or Series title starts with the 1st letter of your last name
WHERE – Set in a fictional place you would love to live
WHEN – During a storm (doesn’t have to be whole story)
WHY – To kill a witness

EXTRA BONUS CATEGORY – NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATURE
Horoscope (from on-line or a newspaper or wherever)
Pick a horoscope from the 1st of any month. Then read a book that relates to that horoscope.
Example: Horoscope says – While you may feel the urge to put on a pair of boxing gloves and duke it out with your family, try putting on an oven mitt instead. Cooking a meal or performing other domestic chores will help take your mind off your troubles with your family.
For this horoscope, you could read a book about a boxer or a chef or a baker or a maid or a butler or a cleaner, etc. Something in the book must somehow relate to the horoscope.

Rules: For this challenge – Each book can only be used once (If it fits more than 1 category – choose one – as it can only be used in 1 of the categories)
The bonus rounds are just an added challenge to kick it up a notch!
The challenge runs from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
You don’t have to choose your books in advance. If you do, you can change your list at any time during the year.
Books can be in any format – paper, ebooks, audio, etc.
Crossovers with other challenges are fine.
Most of all—have fun

Reserved

Challenge #1144-TCF

The Challenge Factory Scavenger Hunt XLIX
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2024
see-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

* Note: Some items require the word to be used as a specific part of speech (noun, verb, etc).


The List
Abject
Advocate
Airy
Alchemy
Asphalt
Bid
Bread
Broken bone
Broom
Bus
Cliff
Coach
Complicated
Crest
Dank
Deputy
Dynamite
Hoof
Hutch
Ice
Kosher
Landscaping
Lapse
Lunch
Manual
Mortal
Mutiny
Ozone
Perturbed
Pick* (Must be used as a noun - a rock pick, mining pick, etc.)
Pioneer
Reboot
Rookie
Runny
Scone
Shrew
Siphon
Thought
Truce
Unfolded

Bonus list
Barrette
Carwash
Estuary
Evolution
Faint of heart
Fickle
Glib
Laundromat
Mutton
Squall

Reserved

Challenge #1145-MW#106
Begun 2/14/24-

ALBERT; CAMUS; ANTHONY; BURGESS; BILLIE; HOLIDAY; DIZZY; GILLESPIE; HEDY; LAMARR; INDIRA; GANDHI; INGRID; BERGMAN; JOHN F.; KENNEDY; RALPH; ELLISON; RICHARD; NIXON; ROSA; PARKS; SAUL; BELLOW; VIVIEN LEIGH; WALTER CRONKITE

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 3/21/24***** TIMELY

Challenge #1146- Wanderlust

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Antigua and Barbuda's Capital: St. John's
March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
6/6

1. Betty's Hope
✱ Read a book with a title that includes a PROPER NAME (i.e Mary, Betty, Smith, etc) OR
✱ Read a book that mentions or includes slavery in the story (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BETTY'S HOPE.- -Life's Little Instruction Book: 511 Suggestions, Observations, and Reminders on How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life by H. Jackson Brown Jr.-3/1/24

2. Forts Barrington and James
✱ Read a book set in the 18th century (tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in FORT OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BARRINGTON AND JAMES.- Unruly Places: Lost Spaces, Secret Cities, and Other Inscrutable Geographies by Alastair Bonnett-3/5/24

3. Stingray City
✱ Read a book that teaches you something new about an animal (briefly tell us what you learned) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC swims in the ocean (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STINGRAY CITY.- Design for Living by Noël Coward- 3/11/24

4. Pig Paradise
✱ Read a book with a pig on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that includes all the letters of PIG (any order) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PIG PARADISE.- The Reader's Companion to Cuba by Alan Ryan-3/21/24-

5. Devil's Bridge
✱ Read a book where the MC takes an excursion (tell us where) -Tintin goes to the Congo on a hunting expedition in Tintin in the Congo by Hergé- 3/10/24
OR
✱ Read a book that was contemplative (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in DEVIL'S BRIDGE.

6. Shirley Heights
✱ Read a book with a sunrise or sunset on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book tagged FOOD or MUSIC on its GR Homepage-Food- Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide by Cecily Wong - 3/11/24
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in SHIRLEY HEIGHTS.

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 7/14/25***** UNTIMELY

Challenge #1147- Wanderlust

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Landmarks of the World: The Sydney Opera House
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
7/7

1. Location
The Sydney Opera House is a performing arts center located on the harbor in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It celebrated its 50th anniversary in October 2023 and remains one of the most recognizable buildings in the world.
*Read a book where art or music is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book with a page count that includes a 5 or 0 (share page count)-160 p.- -Life's Little Instruction Book: 511 Suggestions, Observations, and Reminders on How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life by H. Jackson Brown Jr.-3/1/24

2. Design Competition
The Opera House was born out of a 1956 international competition run by the New South Wales government to find the best design for their ambitious project. There were 233 designs submitted and Jørn Utzon from Denmark was chosen as the winner, receiving ₤5000 for his design.
*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in JORN UTZON OR read a book with over 5000 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number of ratings). over 108,000 ratings- The Penultimate Peril by Lemony Snicket-3/18/24-

3. Architecture
Its renowned sail-shaped design broke new ground for architecture and engineering globally. Its iconic roof was a definite challenge to create. Utzon and his team had to experiment with many different techniques settling on spherical geometry, using over one million self-cleaning tiles, a first for 20th century architecture. The building also employs an innovative cooling system that harnesses seawater directly from the harbor. This eco-friendly approach significantly diminishes the building's dependence on electricity, resulting in a reduced overall carbon footprint.
*Read a book with an impressive building on the cover (post cover) - The Crime at Black Dudley by Margery Allingham-7/14/25- The Crime at Black Dudley
OR read a book with a character that is an architect, engineer, or works in the field of construction (tell us who).

4. Construction & Cost
Construction began on March 1, 1959 and was expected to take four years. However, the building was not completed until 14 years later and involved over 10,000 workers. The cost of the building was largely paid for by a State Lottery and ballooned from the estimated 7 million dollars to 102 million dollars.
*Read a series book #1, #4 or #14 -series#1- No Filter by Heather Day Gilbert-5/15/24
OR read a book published in the month of March of any year (share publication date).

5. Opening Performances
This notable arts center's first performance actually happened long before it opened. In 1960, renowned singer, Paul Robeson, climbed the scaffolding and sang Ol' Man River to the construction workers as they ate lunch. A month before its "official" opening, the Australian Opera performed the center's first production: Prokofiev’s epic War and Peace. The formal opening took place on October 20, 1973, and was officiated by Queen Elizabeth II. It was globally televised, included fireworks and a performance of Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Since then, the Opera House has hosted over 118,000 performances!
*Read a book where the MC attends a performance of some kind (briefly share details) OR read a book in which the first letter of every word in the title is found in QUEEN ELIZABETH (2 word minimum).- The End by Lemony Snicket-4/3/24-

6. Visitors
The Sydney Opera House welcomes nearly 11 million visitors annually. It is free to enter the foyer or visit the gift shop, and tours are offered that explore the building’s architecture and take you backstage. The Opera House contributes an estimated $775 million dollars to the Australian economy through tourism and cultural events each year. It is definitely one of the most popular tourist attractions on the continent.
*Read a book tagged CULTURAL or TRAVEL on its GR Homepage- Travel- Unruly Places: Lost Spaces, Secret Cities, and Other Inscrutable Geographies by Alastair Bonnett-3/5/24
OR read a book set in Australia (tell us where).

7. UNESCO World Heritage
The Sydney Opera House became a UNESCO World Heritage Site on June 28, 2007. The organization named it "one of the indisputable masterpieces of human creativity, not only in the 20th century but in the history of humankind".
*Read a book set in the 20th century (tell us when) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in UNESCO (ignore A, An or THE).- Cadillac Beach by Tim Dorsey-5/20/24

Reserved

Challenge #1148- Wanderlust

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Namibia Word Search
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
0/45

Words
4X4
Acacia
Arid
Asphalt(ed)
Bavarian
Campsite
Conical
Crinoline
Daddy
Devoid
Diamond
Erosion
Fatal
Fertilizer
Fish
Fog
German
Ghost Town (must be together)
Graffiti
Horns (must be plural)
Humid
Kilometer/re
Mine(s) (must be a noun)
Modern life (must be together)
Movement
Nation
Ocher
Penguin
Petrified (no variations)
Reptile(s)
Restricted (no variations)
Rich
Safe
Salt Flat
Seal(s)
Secondary
Shallow
Strategic
Tobacco
Tribe
Uncontaminated
Vehicle
Victorian
Westward
Wreck(s)

Reserved

Challenge #1149- Booktivity

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*****COMPLETED 6/25/24*****Last Word="yelp"
(3/1/24-6/25/24)-117 days; last word="yelp"; 20 words; 14 sources; .171wpd; 1.429wps

March 2024 Word Search Scavenger Hunt
Begins: 01Mar24/ Ends: 31Mar24

15/15 BASIC
5/5 BONUS

Basic word list
✔ barely-p.202-Unruly Places: Lost Spaces, Secret Cities, and Other Inscrutable Geographies-"Countries one has barely heard of break up..." 3/4/24
✔ combination-p.80-Unruly Places: Lost Spaces, Secret Cities, and Other Inscrutable Geographies-"...through a combination of rough justice and wishful thinking." 3/1/24
✔ discreet-p.127-No Filter-"...more discreet than meeting in my office..." 3/7/24
✔ elevator-p.96-There's Nothing to Be Afraid Of-"...then motioned at the bank of elevators." 3/4/24
✔ flimsy-p.80-Burma Sahib-"...half-hidden in silks and flimsy blouses." 3/26/24
✔ genuine-p.322-The Reader's Companion to Cuba-"'Is it genuine?', I asked." 3/19/24
✔ internet-p.70- Unruly Places: Lost Spaces, Secret Cities, and Other Inscrutable Geographies-"...fonts favored on travelers' Internet chat forums..." 3/1/24
✔ knuckles-p.88-Last Call Chicago: A History of 1001 LGBTQ-Friendly Taverns, Haunts & Hangouts-"...music by...DJ Frankie Knuckles..." 3/2/24
✔ laptop-p.229-The Catch Me if You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World-"..I put my laptop on the beach and..." 3/17/24
✔ network-p.102-Unruly Places: Lost Spaces, Secret Cities, and Other Inscrutable Geographies-"...building a network of new cities...." 3/2/24
✔ outwit-p.151-The End-"...trying to outwit everyone else." 3/26/24
✔ paperback-p.111-The Know-It-All-"...a housewife who sold the paperback rights..." 3/4/24
✔ route-p.76-The Colonel's Mistake-"These are the Agency assets en route." 3/1/24
✔ slum-p.123-Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden-"A vision of the Birmingham slum in..." 3/6/24
✔ tar-p.280-Cadillac Beach-"Pavement changed: concrete, tar, gravel..." 5/19/24

Optional / BONUS words
✔ adrenaline-p.139-100 Cities, 5,000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do-"...this adrenaline packed adventure includes a walk along catwalks..." 6/4/24
✔ hackneyed-p.138-The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play-"...instead of hackneyed advice on overcoming procrastination." 3/14/24
✔ mojito-p.249-The Reader's Companion to Cuba-"Cubans prefer mojitos..." 3/16/24
✔ urine-p.130-Cadillac Beach-"...saw a bald man in a urine soaked bathrobe..." 3/5/24
✔ yelp-p.591-14,000 Things to Be Happy About: The Happy Book-"...yellow bicycles... the yelp of a puppy..." 6/25/24

Reserved

*****COMPLETED 5/30/24***** TIMELY

Challenge #1150- Wanderlust
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Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
15/15

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book set in a capital city (tell us where).- -Life's Little Instruction Book: 511 Suggestions, Observations, and Reminders on How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life by H. Jackson Brown Jr.-3/1/24

* Read a book with a road trip in it (share destination) OR read a series book #4.

Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the MC takes a photograph (tell us what was photographed)- in Tea in Tripoli by Bernadette Nason-5/30/24, the author takes a photo of the Tripoli coastline...but her boss sees her and forces her to destroy the film because there was a Russian war ship in the harbor...and authorities would suspect she was a spy.
OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text) OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The)- The Penultimate Peril by Lemony Snicket-3/18/24-
OR read a book where adverse climate conditions cause problems (briefly explain what happens).

* Read a book set in a coastal town (tell us where) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.- Unruly Places: Lost Spaces, Secret Cities, and Other Inscrutable Geographies by Alastair Bonnett-3/5/24

Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name)- Agatha Raisin series- Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton-3/7/24
OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage.

* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name) OR read a book with an island setting (tell us where).- Gilda in Design for Living by Noël Coward- 3/11/24

Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).

* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details) OR read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date).-pub. 2006- The End by Lemony Snicket-4/3/24-

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order)- There's Nothing to Be Afraid Of by Marcia Muller-4/24/24-
OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).

* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where)- the author travels through remote areas of Iran and Pakistan that are arid quasi-dessert in A Traveller on Horseback by Christina Dodwell-5/25/24-
OR read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who).

Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count) 470p.- Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders by Joshua Foer-3/26/24
OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date)- The Reader's Companion to Cuba by Alan Ryan-3/21/24- pub. 4/15/1997
OR read a book whose cover art is a photograph rather than an illustration (post cover).

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count) 100p.- Tintin in the Congo by Hergé- 3/10/24
OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in KAOKOLAND.

* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14 OR read a book that has over 2000 REVIEWS on its GR Homepage (share number).

* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).- The Candidate by Daniel Pembrey -5/8/24

Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).- set in 1871- Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey-5/15/24

* Read a book with a woman MC - title character is a woman- Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle by Dorothy Gilman-5/22/24
OR read a book whose title is printed in red on the cover (post cover).