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Challenge #1174-TCFsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Just found this...starting today...will aim to complete in 2 months (September 30)
The Challenge Factory
TCF July/August 2024 Bonus Scavenger Hunt
Duration: July 1 - August 31, 2024.
Progress: 0 out of 40
The list
Addition* (to a building, or abutting land added to real estate already owned)
Budget
Canopy
Contractor
Dough
Dried
Erupt
Flank
Glower
Gourmet
Hardy
Honest
Invest
Junk
Karma
Library
Livestock
Malt
Manipulate
Melody
Moss
Nick
Oregano
Plunge
Portrait
Quaint
Rectangle
Robust
Rye
Shake (the beverage)
Shuttle
Sin
Syrup
Telegram
Tweet
Utility
Vault
Weary
Whim
Zeal
Challenge #1175-TCFsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Just fouind this one too...starting today July 30, 20024...will aim to finish by January 30, 2025
Hard Scavenger Hunt XIV
Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2024
READ: 0/30
Azaleas
Batik
Benevolent
Cacophony
Candor
Crocus
Cyber
Daffodils
Dandy
Deliverance
Egregious
Finch
Ignominy
Kipper
Lentil
Lintel
Obtuse
Octopus
Ostrich
Plethora
Poultice
Promenade
Stollen
Superfluous
Tulips
Bonus Words
Panache
Bric-a-brac
Numinous
Annulus
Squeegee
Challenge #1176-TCFTCF - Factory Scavenger Hunt LI
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Total: 0/50
Adept
Avail
Beer
Belle
Calculator
Chandelier
Churn
Courtroom
Crumpet
Danish (the pastry)
Dote
Eyelid
Ferry
Funk
Gauge
Glitz
Haste
Hypnosis
Jackpot
Jinx
Keypad
Kudzu
Loll
Midwife
Moose
Mosey
Motive
Plight
Pinnacle
Poster
Potent
Rootbeer
Security camera
Shark
Squat
Stunt
Sully
Survey
Tax
Throw rug
Toilet Paper/tissue
Umbrella
Veranda
Viable
Vivid
Warren
Weather vane
Wince
Yale
Yankee
Challenge #1177- Wanderlustsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Fifty Nifty US States: Kentucky
August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
0/10
1. Number: 15th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #1 or #5 OR read a book with a page count that includes 1 AND 5 (share count).
2. State Animal (Mammal): Gray Squirrel
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter G or S (ignore A, An or The).
3. State Bird: Northern Cardinal
* Read a book with a predominantly RED cover (post cover).
4. State Flower: Goldenrod
* Read a book with an MC whose first name that starts with a letter in GOLDENROD (share name).
5. State Tree: Tulip Poplar
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in TULIP POPLAR.
6. Official State Nickname: The Bluegrass State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE BLUEGRASS STATE (2 Word Minimum)
7. Popular Attraction: Mammoth Caves National Park
* Read a book that features a cave in the plot (briefly share how) OR read a book with a 4 word title.
8. Must Try Food: Hot Brown
Hot Brown is Kentucky's legendary open-faced sandwich with turkey, bacon, and Mornay sauce. The original can be eaten at the Brown Hotel.
* Read a book with a color in the title OR read a book with the word SANDWICH found in the text (share text) .
9. Weird Fact: Home of the Longest Continually Held Sporting Event in US
The Kentucky Derby is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world and it boasts being the longest continually held sporting event in America. The 2024 Kentucky Derby marked the 150th running of the race.
* Read a book with a horse on the cover (post cover) OR read a book published in 2024 (share publication date).
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Kentucky.
*****COMPLETED 1/13/25****** UNTIMELYChallenge #1178- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Malawi's Capital: Lilongwe
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
6/6
1. Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary & Wildlife Center
✱ Read a book where a wild animal(s) is important to the plot (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book over 300 pages long (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NATURE SANCTUARY.- Can You Forgive Her? Volume II by Anthony Trollope-12/21/24-
2. Parliament Building & Kamuzu Memorial Park
✱ Read a book with a character who is involved in politics (tell us who)-King Henry is easily manipulated by many in his court whose "politics" lead to the War of the Roses in King Henry VI, Part 2 by William Shakespeare-8/4/24
OR
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in KAMUZU (ignore A, An or The) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PARLIAMENT BUILDING.
3. Four Seasons Center
✱ Read a series book #4 OR
✱ Read a book with a cover that is primarily green (post cover) - Auntie Poldi and the Vineyards of Etna by Mario Giordano-11/14/24-
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in FOUR SEASONS CENTER.
4. Kumbali Cultural Village
✱ Read a book that portrays a different culture than your own (briefly share details)
OR-The author visits EVERY country in the world and gives some details about how she encountered the culture in each of them in The Catch Me if You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World by Jessica Nabongo-10/1/24-
✱ Read a book with a character that participate in a craft of some sort (i.e knitting, quilting, pottery, woodworking; tell us what) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in KUMBALI CULTURAL VILLAGE.
5. Festivals
✱ Read a book where a festival, carnival, or parade takes place (briefly share details)- I forget the name but in one scene the MC is looking for a suspect during a festival/procession in the streets of Montreal- which makes the effort impossible... in Déjà Dead by Kathy Reichs-10/1/24
OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LILONGWE STREET CARNIVAL (3 word min) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in FESTIVALS.
6. Lake Malawi National Park & Mumbo Island
✱ Read a book set in a national park or on a lake (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in MUMBO - Michael Corleone in The Sicilian by Mario Puzo-1/13/25
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in LAKE MALAWI.
Challenge #1179- Wanderlustsee-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The Viking Epic
August 1, 2024 to Completion
0/24
1. A Little Clarity on Names
✱ Read a book with a character who is called by at least two different names (nickname, title, etc.; share names) OR read a series book #5.
2. Origins: The Norse
✱ Read a book set in Denmark, Norway or Sweden (tell us where) OR read a book where a character is forced to move (tell us why).
3. Norse Language and Writing
✱ Read a book with a 3 in its total page count (share page count) OR read a book that has all the letters in RUNE in its title (in any order).
4. Norse Mythology
✱ Read a book where a pagan god is mentioned in the text (share text) OR read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in EDDA (share name).
5. The Sagas
✱ Read a book where someone has to write down what is said to them (briefly share details) OR read a book you would consider part of a modern saga (tell us why).
6. The Beginning of the Viking Age: Lindisfarne
✱ Read the first book in a series OR read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell us why).
7. The Drakkar
✱ Read a book translated from its original language OR read a book with a ship or boat on the cover (post cover).
8. Funeral Ships
✱ Read a book where a funeral takes place (briefly share details) OR read a book where an important person was honored in some way (briefly share details).
9. Weapons and Warriors
✱ Read a book with a weapon in the title or on the cover (post cover) OR read a book where an important character was a soldier (tell us who).
10. The Berserker
✱ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR homepage OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in BEAR (ignore A, An or The).
11. Viking Raids
✱ Read a book where something believed to be true by the majority of people turns out to be wrong (tell us what) OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in VIKING RAIDS.
12. The Danelaw and the Scottish Isles
✱ Read a book set in England or Scotland (tell us where) OR read a book where the protagonist is a person of the law (policeman, judge, lawyer, etc.; tell us their profession).
13. Ireland
✱ Read a book set in Ireland (tell us where) OR read a book where the characters belong to several different ethnic groups (tell us what groups).
14. Iceland
✱ Read a book set in Iceland (tell us where) OR read a book whose title begins with a letter found in ALTHING (ignore A, A or The).
15. Faroe Islands and Greenland
✱ Read a book set in a sparsely inhabited place (tell us where) OR read a book where the weather is important to the plot (tell us why).
16. Vinland
✱ Read a book set along the Atlantic coast of North America (tell us where) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in L'ANSE AUX MEADOWS (three word minimum).
17. The Varangians in Constantinople
✱ Read a book set in Eastern Europe (tell us where) OR read a book with at least 6,000 ratings on its GR homepage (share number of ratings).
18. The Kievan Rus'
✱ Read a book with a character of Russian origin (tell us who) OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage.
19. The Creation of Normandy
✱ Read a book set in France (tell us where) OR read a book with 1, 2, 0, or 4 in its page count (share total page count).
20. The Last Viking Raid on England: William the Conqueror
✱ Read the last book in a series OR read a book whose author's initials can be found in BAYEUX TAPESTRY.
21. The Normans in Italy
✱ Read a book set in Italy (tell us where) OR read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in ALTAVILLA (share name).
22. The Norman-Swabian Kingdom
✱ Read a book where a marriage or birth takes place (briefly share details) OR read a book with the word TOLERANCE found in its text (share text).
23. The Birth of the Scandinavian Kingdoms
✱ Read a series book #3 OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE SCANDINAVIAN KINGDOMS (three word minimum).
24. Cnut the Great
✱ Read a book with a royal character (tell us who) OR read a "great" book (your interpretation: tell us why)
Challenge #1180- Booktivitysee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
August 2024 Word Search Scavenger Hunt
Begins: 01August24/ Ends: 31August24
Basic word list
0/15
account
briefcase
despite
elegance
fluent
glimpse
haircut
influence
jobs
menu
nerve
phone
rude
shook
vital
Optional / BONUS word list
0/5
calculation
loafers (shoes)
overcoat
teem(s)
unpack
*****COMPLETED 3/21/25***** UNTIMELYChallenge #1181-Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Norway's Capital: Oslo
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
6/6
1. Nobel Peace Center
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in ALFRED (ignore A, An or The) Déjà Dead by Kathy Reichs-10/1/24-
OR
✱ Read a book that includes someone receiving an award or recognition (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NOBEL PEACE CENTER.
2. The National Museum
✱ Read a book published in 2022 (share publication date) pub. 6/14/22- The Catch Me if You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World by Jessica Nabongo-10/1/24-
OR
✱ Read a book with a two-word title with the first word being THE (i.e. The Island) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE NATIONAL MUSEUM.
3. The Viking Ship Museum
✱ Read a book which includes a grand opening or new business starting in the story (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its total page count: 2, 0, 2, 7 (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in VIKING SHIP MUSEUM.- Auntie Poldi and the Vineyards of Etna by Mario Giordano-11/14/24
4. Vigeland and Ekebergparken Sculpture Parks
✱ Read a series book #6 or #3 OR
✱ Read a book that includes all the letters in PARK in its title (any order) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in SCULPTURE PARKS.- Keepers of The Wisdom Daily Meditations: Reflections from Lives Well Lived by Karen Casey-12/31/24
5. The Opera House
✱ Read a book with a prominently WHITE cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where music or theater is important to the plot (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in OPERA HOUSE.- - Battambang by Ron Poulton-3/21/25
✔ 6. Akershus Fortress
✱ Read a book that features a restoration of a building (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book that mentions a CASTLE, FORTRESS or DUNGEON in its text (share text) -p.216-Can You Forgive Her? Volume II by Anthony Trollope-"He was not left quite alone in this deathlike dungeon."
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AKERSHUS FORTRESS
Challenge #1182-Wanderlustsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Landmarks of the World - The Great Sphinx of Giza
September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
0/8
1. Location
This awe-inspiring landmark stands on the Giza Plateau located on the west bank of the Nile in Egypt. Along with the nearby Great Pyramids, it attracts millions of visitors from around the world who come to marvel at its grandeur. Facing directly towards the east, it is positioned perfectly for the rising of the sun on the day of the spring equinox. Others say it was aligned to face the constellation of Leo. Either alignment shows the ancient Egyptians’ intricate understanding of astronomy.
*Read a book with the sun pictured on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that has one of the following words in its title: GREAT, EAST, SUN, or SPRING.
2. History & Excavation
The early history of The Great Sphinx has puzzled historians for centuries. But archaeological evidence suggests that it was created around 2500 BCE for the pharaoh Khafre, the builder of the Second Pyramid at Giza. Buried under layers of sand for many centuries, its head was uncovered during Graeco-Roman times. The first modern archaeological dig occurred in 1817, supervised by the Italian explorer and Egyptologist, Giovanni Battista Caviglia. He uncovered the Sphinx's chest completely, revealing its complete form to the world.
*Read a book with over 2500 reviews on its GR homepage OR read a book with TWO of the following numbers found in its total page count: 1, 8, 1, 7 (share page count).
3. Size and Construction
This incredible statue has the distinction of being the world's largest monolithic sculpture ever carved from a single piece of stone. Made of limestone bedrock from the same quarry that provided the stone for the pyramids, it measures 240 ft (73 m) long and 66 ft (20 m) high. The front paws were built from separate blocks of limestone. Some estimate that it took hundreds of workers at least three years to finish the sphinx using nothing more than stone hammers and copper chisels.
*Read a stand alone book OR read a book with a character who works in a field that uses hand tools (tell us who).
4. Representation
The Great Sphinx depicts a creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, prominent in Egyptian, Asian and Greek mythology. The Egyptian sphinx is depicted as a male with a Pharaoh headdress, believed to represent Pharaoh Khafre, with the lion body symbolizing his strength and power. This is different than the Asian and Greek sphinx, which is usually female and includes the addition of eagle wings.
*Read a book that mentions a mythological creature (share text) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in THE GREAT SPHINX.
5. Appearance
It was not always the dull sandstone color we see today. Evidence suggests that the sphinx was once painted in vibrant colors, emphasizing its regal appearance. Its famous missing nose has led to numerous explanations and legends. Contrary to popular belief, Napoleon's cannonballs were not responsible. A series of 18th-century drawings suggests the disappearance of the nose happened long before that.
*Read a book with a vibrantly colored cover (post cover) OR read a book with all the letters of NOSE found in the title (any order).
6. Purpose
Despite extensive research and speculation, historians and archaeologists have yet to uncover the true purpose of the sphinx. Being positioned in front of the three largest pyramids in Giza leads to the belief that it served as a protective guardian for these ancient structures. Its imposing presence may have been intended to ward off evil spirits or serve as a symbol of royal power and authority. Or it may have simply been built to honor the pharaoh, whom they believe was responsible for its creation. It's original purpose may never be known.
*Read a series book #3 OR read a book where someone "protected" an important character is some way (tell us how).
7. Secrets Beneath
Nestled between the paws of the statue lies the Sphinx Temple, a small chamber dedicated to the worship of the sun god Ra. It most likely played a vital role in religious ceremonies during the time of the pharaohs and could even be the secret behind its purpose. But for centuries, people have speculated that there are other hidden chambers and passages beneath this great structure that have not been discovered or explored. If so, maybe they hold hidden treasures that would unravel more secrets about the sphinx and ancient Egyptian civilization.
*Read a book where a secret or something hidden is important to the plot (briefly share details) OR read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR homepage.
8. National Pride
This monumental landmark continues to captivate the world with its grandeur and mystery. It holds a significant place in the hearts of Egyptians, standing as a testament to the extraordinary achievements of the their people. It is a source of pride and an iconic symbol of their ancient heritage and cultural legacy. It is this historical significance that contributed to the Giza Plateau, including both its sphinx and pyramids, being designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
*Read a book set in Egypt (tell us where) OR read a book that explores the theme of heritage or national pride in some way (tell us how)
Challenge #1183-Wanderlustsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Greece: The Cradle of Western Civilization
September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
0/15
Day 1: Athens
*Read a book set in a capital city (tell us where) OR read a book in which the MC makes a special purchase (tell us what it was).
*Read a book whose title begins with a letter in PARTHENON (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book with a female MC.
Day 2: Athens
*Read a book where archaeology is important in the plot (share how) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM (three word minimum).
*Read a book with a sunset on the cover (post cover) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in CAPE SOUNION.
Day 3: Delphi and Olympia
*Read a book that had a paranormal element in it (briefly share what it was) OR read a book where the MC consults someone regarding an important decision (briefly share details).
*Read a book where characters watch or participate in an Olympic sport (tell us which one) OR read a book with TWO of the following number in its page count: 1, 8, 9, or 6 (share page count).
Day 4: Mystras and Epidaurus
*Read a book with a distinctive building on the cover (post cover) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in MYSTRAS.
*Read a book with an important character who works in the medical field (tell us who and what they do) OR read a book where the theater arts are featured prominently in the plot (tell us how).
Day 5: Mycenae and Corinth
*Read a book where a legend is cited (share briefly details) OR read a book series book #2 .
*Read a book whose title begins with a letter in CORINTH (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book where a canal in mentioned (share text).
Day 6: Northern Greece
*Read a book where the MC takes a vacation or tour (tell us where) OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL in its GR homepage.
*Read a book set in a mountain location (tell us where) OR read a book with an MC who is particularly fit or daring (briefly tell us how).
Day 7: Mount Athos and Meteora
*Read a book where the characters are mostly male OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in MOUNT ATHOS.
*Read a book published in a year ending with 2 or 4 (share publication date) OR read a book that features a communal living situation (briefly share details).
Day 8: Crete
*Read one of the largest books on your TBR (400+ pages; share page count) OR read a book that has all the letters in LION in its title (in any order).
*Read a book with a double consonant in its title OR read a book you thought was particularly imaginative or controversial (tell us why).
Day 9: Rhodes and Corfu
*Read a book with a statue or butterfly on the cover (post cover) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PALACE OF THE GRAND MASTERS (three word minimum).
*Read a book set in the 19th century (tell us when) OR read a book where the MC has a passion for history or ancient culture.
Day 10: The Greek islands
*Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR read a book with more than 6,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many).
*Read a book whose title is printed in either white or blue (post cover) OR read a book that you found particularly relaxing
Challenge #1184-Booktivitysee-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Basic word list
beige
black
blue
brown
copper
coral
gold
gray / grey
green
lavender
orange
pink
purple
red
tan
Optional (BONUS) word list
aqua
carmine
fuchsia
indigo
turquoise
Challenge #1185- Wanderlustsee-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Greece Word Search
September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
0/45
Words
Acoustics
Archaeological (no variations)
Antiquity
Autonomous
Beech
Bronze
Butterfly
Charming
Civilization
Concrete
Controversial
Cryptic
Cyclops
Daring
Democracy
Depot
Flame
Greek god (must be together OR an actual name of a Greek god like Apollo or Poseidon, etc will work)
Guard
High society (must be together)
Hiker
Hermit
Huge
Imaginative (no variations)
Influence
Knight(s)
Manuscript
Mask
Munitions
Neighborhood
Oracle
Orthodox
Pagan
Passion
Priestess
Principality
Prohibited (no variations)
Public transport (must be together)
Rebuilt
Relax
Sovereignty (no variations)
Temple
Whitewashed
Whisper(ed)
Winged (no variations)
Challenge #1186- Wanderlustsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Jordan's Capital: Amman
October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
0/6
1. Citadel
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in TEMPLE (ignore A, An or The) OR
✱ Read a book set in ancient times (around 3000 BCE to CE 500; tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CITADEL.
2. Roman Theater
✱ Read a series book #4 OR
✱ Read a book a book with TWO of the following numbers found in the total page count: 1, 9, 5, 7 (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in ROMAN THEATER.
3. King Abdullah Mosque
✱ Read a book with a cover that is mostly BLUE (share cover)OR
✱ Read a book with over 7000 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in KING ABDULLAH MOSQUE.
4. The Dead Sea
✱ Read a book that includes all the letters in DEAD in its title (any order) OR
✱ Read a book with a body of water on its cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE DEAD SEA.
5. Petra
✱ Read a book with a one word title (all words count) OR
✱ Read a book that inspired a movie or TV show (share name if different than book title) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PETRA.
6. Biblical Sites
✱ Read a book where religion is important to the plot (tell how) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in NEBO (share name) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BIBLICAL SITES
Challenge #1187- Wanderlustsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Landmarks of the World - The Great Sphinx of Giza
September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
0/8
1. Location
This awe-inspiring landmark stands on the Giza Plateau located on the west bank of the Nile in Egypt. Along with the nearby Great Pyramids, it attracts millions of visitors from around the world who come to marvel at its grandeur. Facing directly towards the east, it is positioned perfectly for the rising of the sun on the day of the spring equinox. Others say it was aligned to face the constellation of Leo. Either alignment shows the ancient Egyptians’ intricate understanding of astronomy.
*Read a book with the sun pictured on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that has one of the following words in its title: GREAT, EAST, SUN, or SPRING.
2. History & Excavation
The early history of The Great Sphinx has puzzled historians for centuries. But archaeological evidence suggests that it was created around 2500 BCE for the pharaoh Khafre, the builder of the Second Pyramid at Giza. Buried under layers of sand for many centuries, its head was uncovered during Graeco-Roman times. The first modern archaeological dig occurred in 1817, supervised by the Italian explorer and Egyptologist, Giovanni Battista Caviglia. He uncovered the Sphinx's chest completely, revealing its complete form to the world.
*Read a book with over 2500 reviews on its GR homepage OR read a book with TWO of the following numbers found in its total page count: 1, 8, 1, 7 (share page count).
3. Size and Construction
This incredible statue has the distinction of being the world's largest monolithic sculpture ever carved from a single piece of stone. Made of limestone bedrock from the same quarry that provided the stone for the pyramids, it measures 240 ft (73 m) long and 66 ft (20 m) high. The front paws were built from separate blocks of limestone. Some estimate that it took hundreds of workers at least three years to finish the sphinx using nothing more than stone hammers and copper chisels.
*Read a stand alone book OR read a book with a character who works in a field that uses hand tools (tell us who).
4. Representation
The Great Sphinx depicts a creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, prominent in Egyptian, Asian and Greek mythology. The Egyptian sphinx is depicted as a male with a Pharaoh headdress, believed to represent Pharaoh Khafre, with the lion body symbolizing his strength and power. This is different than the Asian and Greek sphinx, which is usually female and includes the addition of eagle wings.
*Read a book that mentions a mythological creature (share text) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in THE GREAT SPHINX.
5. Appearance
It was not always the dull sandstone color we see today. Evidence suggests that the sphinx was once painted in vibrant colors, emphasizing its regal appearance. Its famous missing nose has led to numerous explanations and legends. Contrary to popular belief, Napoleon's cannonballs were not responsible. A series of 18th-century drawings suggests the disappearance of the nose happened long before that.
*Read a book with a vibrantly colored cover (post cover) OR read a book with all the letters of NOSE found in the title (any order).
6. Purpose
Despite extensive research and speculation, historians and archaeologists have yet to uncover the true purpose of the sphinx. Being positioned in front of the three largest pyramids in Giza leads to the belief that it served as a protective guardian for these ancient structures. Its imposing presence may have been intended to ward off evil spirits or serve as a symbol of royal power and authority. Or it may have simply been built to honor the pharaoh, whom they believe was responsible for its creation. It's original purpose may never be known.
*Read a series book #3 OR read a book where someone "protected" an important character is some way (tell us how).
7. Secrets Beneath
Nestled between the paws of the statue lies the Sphinx Temple, a small chamber dedicated to the worship of the sun god Ra. It most likely played a vital role in religious ceremonies during the time of the pharaohs and could even be the secret behind its purpose. But for centuries, people have speculated that there are other hidden chambers and passages beneath this great structure that have not been discovered or explored. If so, maybe they hold hidden treasures that would unravel more secrets about the sphinx and ancient Egyptian civilization.
*Read a book where a secret or something hidden is important to the plot (briefly share details) OR read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR homepage.
8. National Pride
This monumental landmark continues to captivate the world with its grandeur and mystery. It holds a significant place in the hearts of Egyptians, standing as a testament to the extraordinary achievements of the their people. It is a source of pride and an iconic symbol of their ancient heritage and cultural legacy. It is this historical significance that contributed to the Giza Plateau, including both its sphinx and pyramids, being designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
*Read a book set in Egypt (tell us where) OR read a book that explores the theme of heritage or national pride in some way (tell us how).
Challenge #1188- Wanderlustsee-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Honolulu Bingo
October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
0/25
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. (hide spoiler)]
Line 1
Waikiki Beach
Lei
Trolley
Scuba
Pineapple
Line 2
Aloha
Slippahs
Battleship
Coral
Shave Ice
Line 3
Banana Tree
Iolani Palace
Honolulu
Tiki
Pearl Harbor
Line 4
Hula Dancer
Sea Turtle
Ukulele
Plumeria
Luau
Line 5
Diamond Head
Poke Bowl
Tropical Drink
Surf Board
Hawaiian Shirt
Challenge #1189- CCCCountries of the World #3 – Solomon Islands
See- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Duration: Oct 01, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024
Completed: 0/6+
Also known as the Solomons, a country consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in Melanesia, part of Oceania.
🚩Read a book whose title starts with a letter in SOLOMONISLANDS (ignore A, An and The or equivalent if not English).
Stats
- Capital: Honiara
🚩Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in the word HONIARA (letters can only be used as many times as they appear in the word).
- Population: 721,956 (2019 census)
🚩Read a book whose total number of pages contain at least 2 of the numbers in the population (tell us the page count).
- Area: 11,157 sq mi
🚩Read a book whose year it was first published has at least 2 of the numbers in the area (tell us the year published).
Trivia
1. The people of Munda in Solomon Islands believe that each village in the country has a shark to protect it, and all the sharks live in one cave called The Cave of the Custom (Kastom) Shark. The cave is real and is home to pygmy seahorses, the smallest type of seahorse on the planet.
🚩Read a book in which a significant scene takes place in a cave -or- read a book whose cover shows a real or imaginary sea creature (post the cover).
2. Savo Island is home to an active, steaming volcano and bubbling hot springs. The heat attracts megapodes, chicken-sized black birds that utilize the warm environment to incubate their eggs. At dawn, the megapodes lay and bury their eggs in the sandy fields around a village called Panueli. The volcanic earth keeps the egg warm, so mother birds can fly off. However, this attracts predators, including the men from the village who harvest eggs for food and income.
🚩Read a book with an intact egg shown on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book in which someone hunts, fishes or harvests their own food (tell us who and what they hunt, fish or harvest).
3. Some Solomon Islanders have blond hair due to a genetic variant that is distinct from the gene that leads to blond hair in Europeans. Globally, blond hair is rare, occurring with substantial frequency only in Northern Europe and in Oceania, which includes Solomon Islands. The frequency in Solomon Islands is around 5 to 10 percent, which is about the same as in Northern Europe.
🚩Read a book with human hair shown on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a nonfiction book about science (bonus for one about genes).
4. Skull Island is a tiny island in the Solomons that is home to a wooden shrine containing the skulls of deceased chiefs and warriors. Traditionally the skulls were worshipped in every village, with a complex hierarchy determining the order of the skulls – with ordinary people at the bottom and the chiefs at the top. Once the missionaries reached Solomon Islands, all the skulls were moved to Skull Island.
🚩Read a book in which a cemetery or gravestone is shown on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book in which a ghost is part of the plot.
5. ꞌAreꞌare is the name of a people from the south of the island of Malaita, which is part of the Solomon Islands. They are known for their complex panpipe music. The panpipes are made with bamboo and have been handcrafted for generations and are made pitch perfect every time.
🚩Read a book with a single quotation mark in the title or subtitle -or- read a book with a pipe shaped object on the cover (post the cover).
6. Tomako or Tomoko was a large war canoe. Tomakos could carry 30-50 warriors and were used in raiding expeditions. They were crescent shaped, with sharply upturned prows and sterns that were decorated with fringes of cowrie shells, nautilus shells and mother of pearl, as well as intricate carvings of spirit animals or warriors. They possessed no sails and were propelled solely by paddling.
🚩Read a book with a small boat on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book whose cover has a decorative border (post the cover)
Challenge #1190- BooktivityOctober 2024 Word Search Scavenger Hunt
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Begins: 01Oct24 / Ends: 31Oct24
Basic word list
ashamed
basket
disappears
expression
farmer
handsome
identical
jars
lofty
notices
odor
quarter
river
thigh
welfare
Optional (BONUS) word list
cobra
guffaw
kippers
monsoon
porcelain
Challenge #1191- TCFsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Just found this today (September 29, 2024).... so, will aim to finish by Nov. 29.
TCF September/October 2024 Bonus Scavenger Hunt
The list
Adventure
Alien abduction or visit
Beam
Bob
Bowling
Brazen
Brood
Buffalo
Castle
Coastline
Compass
Complimentary
Contrary
Froth
Genuflect
Grace
Grazing
Guard
Gumbo
Gurney
Hamper
Hinder
Hump
Laughter
Lurch
Lush
Mold
Multiply
Plank
Prints
Pumpkin spice
Remnant
Roast
Salon
Smog
Sordid
Squish
Wax
Windmill
Wounded
Challenge #1192- Wanderlustsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Riding the Highways: Over the Rivers & Through the Woods Scenic Byway
October 1, 2024 to Completion
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1. Starting Point: Brownsville-Linn County Historical Museum
🚙 Read a series book #1 OR read a book with 1 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 1 (share year).
2. Drive 8 Miles to Crawfordsville Covered Bridge
🚙 Read a series book #8 OR read a book with 8 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 8 (share year).
3. Drive 4 Miles to Holley
🚙 Read a series book #4 OR read a book with 4 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 4 (share year).
4. Drive 4 Miles to Sweet Home
🚙 Read a series book #4 OR read a book with 4 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 4 (share year).
5. Drive 5 Miles to Foster Reservoir
🚙 Read a series book #5 OR read a book with 5 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 5 (share year).
6. Drive 14 Miles to Cascadia State Park- Soda Creek Falls
🚙 Read a series book #1, #4, or #14 OR read a book with 1 AND 4 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 1 or 4 (share year).
7. Drive 4 Miles to Cascadia State Park-Cascadia Cave
🚙 Read a series book #4 OR read a book with 4 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 4 (share year).
8. Drive 6 Miles to Longbow Organization Camp
🚙 Read a series book #6 OR read a book with 6 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 6 (share year).
9. Drive 1 Miles to Menagerie Wilderness- Walton Ranch Interpretive Trail
🚙 Read a series book #1 OR read a book with 1 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 1 (share year).
10. Drive 0.5 Miles to Menagerie Wilderness- Trout Creek Trail
🚙 Read a half step series book or series #5 OR read a book with 0 AND 5 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with 0 or 5 (share year).
11. Drive 3 Miles to Menagerie Wilderness- Rooster Rock Trail Head
🚙 Read a series book #3 OR read a book with 3 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 3 (share year).
12. Drive 1 Miles to Mountain House
🚙 Read a series book #1 OR read a book with 1 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 1 (share year).
13. Drive 2 Miles to House Rock Campground
🚙 Read a series book #2 OR read a book with 2 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 2 (share year).
14. Drive 10 Miles to Iron Mountain
🚙 Read a half step series book, series #1 or #10 OR read a book with 1 AND 0 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 1 or 0 (share year).
15. Drive 1 Miles to Tombstone Pass
🚙 Read a series book #1 OR read a book with 1 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 1 (share year).
16. Drive 3 Miles to Lost Prairie
🚙 Read a series book #3 OR read a book with 3 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 3 (share year).
17. Drive 4 Miles to Lava Lake Sno-Park
🚙 Read a series book #4 OR read a book with 4 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 4 (share year).
18. Drive 1 Miles to West Cascades Scenic Byway and the McKenzie Pass- Santiam Pass Scenic Byway
🚙 Read a series book #1 OR read a book with 1 in the total page count (share count) OR read a book with a publication year that ends with a 1 (share year).
Challenge #1193- Wanderlustsee-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Travel Trivia: Nostalgic Traveling Poem & Song
October 1, 2024 to Completion
Tasks: 0/12
Spell Out: 0/6
Tasks
✱ Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one).
✱ Read a book with an important character who is a grandfather or grandmother (share name).
✱ Read a book with one of these words in the title: OVER, RIVER, THROUGH, WOOD(S).
✱ Read a book set in a New England State ((view spoiler)).
✱ Read a book with a winter scene OR horse on the cover (post cover)
✱ Read a book by an author who uses three names (i.e. Lydia Maria Child; initials don't count).
✱ Read a book with the word PUMPKIN or PUDDING in the text (share text).
✱ Read a book published OR set in the 19th century (share pub year or tell us when it was set).
✱ Read a book where a family gathering occurs to celebrate something (briefly share details).
✱ Read a book where the MC travels somewhere by means OTHER THAN car or plane (sleigh, boat, train, motorcycle, etc./briefly share details).
✱ Read a book tagged CLASSIC or TRAVEL on its GR Homepage.
✱ Read a book that deals with human rights in some way (your interpretation; tell us how).
Spell Out: Optional Spell one of the following words: HURRAY, SLEIGH, DAPPLE
Spell Out Guidelines: (view spoiler)
Challenge #1194-TCFsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The Incredible Challenge Factory Scavenger Hunt, Part LII
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2024
READ: 0/50
Culinary
Department
Director
Drum
Extract
Fake ID
Fancy
Fetching (adj.)
Foil
Glee
Grumpy
Jelly
Jingle
Knack
Landscape
Laundry
Lawn
Limousine
Loaf
Oatmeal
Omen
Phantom
Post Office
Practical
Prank
Precious
Relic
Skyline
Stark
Symptom
Throb
Tutor
Umpire
Unicorn
Usher
Vanity
Vented
Viable
Vineyard
Wart
Bonus list
Hollandaise
Largesse
Myriad
Ominous
Opulent
Rambunctious
Shindig
Trancendental
Whimsy
Yuletide
*****COMPLETED 1/22/25*****UNTIMELYChallenge #1195- Wanderlust
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Haiti's Capital: Port-au-Prince
November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
6/6
1. History of Freedom
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUSEUM (ignore A, An or The) - The Sicilian by Mario Puzo-12/13/25-
OR
✱ Read a book where freedom is important to the plot (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in HISTORY OF FREEDOM.
2. MUPANAH Gardens
✱ Read a book with a garden on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC has an "upscale dining experience" (share where) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUPANAH GARDENS.- Auntie Poldi and the Vineyards of Etna by Mario Giordano-11/14/24
3. Art and Culture
✱ Read a book with a character that is an artist (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book where a natural disaster takes place (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in ART AND CULTURE.- Can You Forgive Her? Volume II by Anthony Trollope-12/21/24
4. Champ de Mars
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 4, 5, or 0 (share page count)-224p.- No Brainer by Jeff Kinney- 1/4/25-
OR
✱ Read a book originally published in 2010 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAMP DE MARS.
5. Fort Jacques
✱ Read a book with all the letters in FORT found in the title (any order) - Keepers of The Wisdom Daily Meditations: Reflections from Lives Well Lived by Karen Casey-12/31/24
OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a J (share name) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in FORT JACQUES.
6. More of Haiti
✱ Read a book set on an island (tell us where)-Britain- Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers-1/22/25
OR
✱ Read a series book #3 OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MORE OF HAITI-
Challenge #1196- Wanderlustsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Fifty Nifty US States: Louisiana
November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
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1. Number: 18th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #1, #8, or #18 OR read a book with a page count that includes 1 AND 8 (share count).
2. State Animal (Mammal): Louisiana Black Bear
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter L or B (ignore A, An or The).
3. State Bird: Brown Pelican
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in BROWN PELICAN.
4. State Flower: Magnolia
* Read a book with a predominantly WHITE AND/OR PINK cover (post cover).
5. State Tree: Bald Cypress
* Read a book with an MC whose first name that starts with the letter B or C (share name).
6. Official State Nickname: The Pelican State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE PELICAN STATE (2 Word Minimum).
7. Popular Attraction: The French Quarter (in New Orleans)
* Read a book set primarily in an "ethnic" neighborhood (tell us where) OR read a book with a 3 word title.
8. Must Try Food: Gumbo
A hearty stew that consists primarily of a strongly flavored stock, meat or shellfish, okra, and the Creole "holy trinity": celery, bell peppers, and onions.
* Read a book with the word GUMBO found in its text (share text) OR read a book that has a word in its title that ends with the letter O.
9. Weird Fact: First Female Self-Made Millionaire in America
Madam C.J. Walker (1867–1919) was born in Louisiana and made her fortune by developing and selling a line of cosmetics for Black women.
* Read a book with a female character who is wealthy (tell us who) OR read a book published between 1867 and 1919 (share publication date).
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Louisiana
Challenge #1197- Booktivitysee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
November 2024 Word Search Scavenger Hunt
Basic word list
ankle
bullet
donuts / doughnuts
fabric
giant
hero
lizard
mood
nest
occupied
partner
shawl
tragic
void
weapons
Optional (BONUS) word list
counterfeit
ennui
involuntarily
Red Cross
urn
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Books mentioned in this topic
The Crime at Black Dudley (other topics)No Filter (other topics)
The Crime at Black Dudley (other topics)
The Penultimate Peril (other topics)
Life's Little Instruction Book: 511 Suggestions, Observations, and Reminders on How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Lemony Snicket (other topics)Alastair Bonnett (other topics)
H. Jackson Brown Jr. (other topics)
Tim Dorsey (other topics)
Heather Day Gilbert (other topics)
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Begins: 01July24/ Ends: 31July24
see- Jhttps://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Basic word list
adorable
bizarre
dislike
feline
holidays
journal
liquid
movie
nobody
outfit
platform
quote
sprinkles
umbrella
zipper
Optional / BONUS word list
cacophony
esoteric
gerbil
kismet
tyke