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Challenge #1199-Wanderlustsee-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
0/13
1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ.
2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (view spoiler) (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book belonging to a trilogy.
3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where a commercial business is important to the plot (explain how) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a journey (explain briefly) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum).
4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book where the characters visit a museum (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title (in any order).
5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a book with tombs or a graveyard on its cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a series book #1, #3, or #13 OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA.
6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book set during the Italian Middle Ages (from 476 to 1492: tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book with a male character who is very religious (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).
7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book where an important figure from the past is mentioned (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time (tell us when you added it).
8. Capua
✱ Read a book set in a location that has a "nickname" (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with a royal character (real or fictional; tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO
9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book that was a "detour" for you in some way (briefly explain why) OR
✱ Read a book set primarily during the summer OR
✱ Read a book where archaeology is important to the plot (explain how).
10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has had its title changed to a new one (include link to both titles) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC must make an important choice (explain briefly) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order).
11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its page count: 1, 9, 5, or 0 (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book published before 1993 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA.
12. Taranto
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a character of Greek origin (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The).
13. Brindisi
✱ Read the FINAL book of a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with the words OLIVE OIL in its text (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum)
Challenge #1200- TV Series VV (not including documentaries)Beginning 11/17
UK-12
USA-12
Australia-1
Belgium-1
Canada-1
Czech Rep-1
Ecuador-1
France-3
Germany-1
Greece-1
Ireland-2
Isle of Man-2
Italy-1
Mexico-1
Nigeria-1
Russia-1
Spain-2
CA-3
DC-1
FL-2
KY-1
MA-3
MI-1
NC-1
NJ-1;
NV-1
NY-6
OH-1
PA-1
TX-1
VT-1
WI-1
WY-1
Former Entities-
Czechoslovakia-1
Completed Series-
The Escape Artist- UK-11/22/24
Bob Hearts Abishola-; USA-MI; Nigeria- 11/22/24
Little Women-USA-MA; Italy, France-12/4/24
Kaos-Greece-11/8/24
Maryland on Masterpiece- UK; Isle of Man-12/12/24
Feud: Capote v. the Swans-USA-NY; CA-12/29/24
The Queen's Gambit-USA-KY; OH; TX; NV; NY; Mexico; France; Russia
Painted Lady-UK; Ireland; USA-NY-1/21/25
Before We Die-UK; Belgium- 2/7/25
Joan-UK; Spain-3/18/25
Stonehouse-UK; Czech Rep (Czechoslovakia); Australia; USA-FL-3/19/25
Annika-UK-4/10/25
Viktor Bringk's- Germany-4/23/25
Three Pines-Canada-4/23/25
Life of Crime-UK-4/23/25
Flesh and Blood-UK; Spain-5/8/25
Boy Meets World-USA-PA, FL; MA; WY; NJ; VT; CA;; France-5/20/25
Poppa's House-USA-NY- 5/21/25
Mr. Throwback-USA-NY; CA; WI; NC-6/1/25
The Residence- USA-DC; Ecuador-6/1/25
Ridley-UK-6/10/25
Quirke-Ireland; USA-MA-6/16/25
Mr. Bates and the Post Office-UK-5/29/25
Living With Yourself-USA-NY- 7/23/25
Anna of the Five Towns-UK, Isle of Man 7/24/25
Shows in Progress
Dark Winds- USA-AZ
Beef-USA-CA, NV
Orange is the New Black- USA-NY
The Good Wife- USA-IL
Boy Meets World-USA_PA
High Potential- USA-CA
Acapulco- USA-CA; Mexico
Challenge #1201- Wanderlustsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Nigeria's Capital: Abuja
December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
0/6
1. Aso Rock
✱ Read a book over 400 pages long (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book with an MC who works for the government (tell us what they do) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in ASO ROCK.
2. Arts and Culture
✱ Read a book where ART is important to the plot (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NIKE (ignore A, An or The) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in ARTS AND CULTURE.
3. Religious Centers
✱ Read a book with an impressive building on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC attends a worship service or faith-based meeting (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in RELIGIOUS CENTERS.
4. Urban Green Space
✱ Read a book where the MC spends time in a park or at a lake (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in JABI (any order) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in URBAN GREEN SPACE.
5. Culinary Delights
✱ Read a book tagged FOOD on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in CAVE (share name) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CULINARY DELIGHTS.
6. Surrounding Area
✱ Complete a task from the Zuma Rock Landmark Challenge (post task and book) OR
✱ Read a book with the word WATERFALL found in the text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in SURROUNDING AREA.
Challenge #1202- Wanderlustsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Paradise on Earth: French Polynesia
December 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
0/15
Day 1: Tahiti
* Read a book set in a city with an international airport (tell us where) OR read a book that shares details of the MC visiting a market (briefly describe what happens).
* Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in TAHITI OR read a book with a predominantly BLACK cover (post cover).
Day 2: Windward Isles
* Read a book with a wedding or honeymoon in its story (briefly share details) OR read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in WINDWARD ISLES.
* Read a book with a character who is an actor (real or fictional; tell us who) OR read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its total page count: 1,7, 8, or 9 (share page count).
Day 3: Leeward Islands
* Read a book set at a resort (tell us where) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SECOND WORLD WAR (two word minimum).
* Read a book where a religious ceremony takes place (briefly share details) OR read a book that has all the letters in MOTU in its title (in any order).
Day 4: Austral Islands
* Read a series book #2 OR read a book tagged ADVENTURE in its GR homepage.
* Read a book set in an isolated place (tell us where) OR read a book where a conflict is important to the story (tell us briefly what happens, using spoilers if necessary).
Day 5: Gambier Islands
* Read a book with the word NUCLEAR mentioned in the text (share text) OR read a book set in the 19th century (tell us when).
* Read a book with over 1500 reviews on its GR homepage (share number) OR read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter found in PEARL
Day 6: Tuamotu Islands
* Read a book that won an award (share which award) OR read a NON-FICTION book (any subject).
* Read a series book #4 or #7 OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter found in RANGIROA (ignore A, An, or The).
Day 7: Marquesas Islands
* Read a book with a double 0 in its page count (share page count) OR read a book where the MC takes an excursion for pleasure (briefly share details).
* Read a book with the word TIKI found in the text (share text) OR read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAUL GAUGUIN.
Day 8: Key Activities
*Read a book where the MC participates in an activity that involves water (briefly share details) OR read a "popular" book that everyone is taking about.
* Read a book set on a farm, plantation or similar (tell us where) OR read a book where the MC makes an expensive purchase (tell us what they bought).
Day 9: Polynesian Traditions
* Read a book with an important character who is tattooed (tell us who) OR read a book with TWO sets of double letters (as in ta-TT-OO) in its title.
* Read a book with flowers shown prominently on the cover (post cover) OR read a book where someone makes a gift to give to someone (briefly share details) .
Day 10: Polynesian Events
* Read a book published in July (share publication date) OR read a book where all the letter in OTEA are found in the title (in any order).
* Read a book with a predominately male character line-up OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HAWAIKI NUI VA'A (two word minimum).
Challenge #1203- Wanderlustsee-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
French Polynesia Word Search
December 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
0/45
Words
Actor
Adventurous (no variations)
Atoll
Balsa
Banana tree
Black
Competition
Dance
Drum(s)
Fallout
Famous
Farm
Fenced (no variations)
Florists
Fragrant
Guesthouse
Hips
Honeymoon
Horseback
Hull
International
Isolated
Military base (must be together)
Missionary
Mutineers
Necklace
Nuclear
Painter
Pearl
Poisonous
Polynesian
Protection
Radioactive
Rain
Refuge
Rhythm
Shark
Spit of land (must be together)
Submarine
Territory
Tiki
Tattoo
Uninhabited
Vanilla
Welcome
Challenge #1204- Wanderlustsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Let's Shop the World
December 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
0/8
1. Milan, Italy
No list of incredible malls would be complete without Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. An architectural masterpiece, it is undoubtedly one of the world’s most beautiful malls. It is also the oldest active shopping gallery in all of Italy and contains some of Milan’s oldest stores and eateries. While your attention will undoubtedly be drawn to the mall’s magnificent glass-domed roof, be sure to also check out the mosaic-clad floor. Part of it depicts a dancing bull, the symbol of the city of Turin. According to legend, those who touch the bull mosaic with their right foot and spin clockwise three times will have good luck.
* Read a series book #3 OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage.
2. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nestled in the heart of downtown Dubai, this iconic mall offers an experience that goes far beyond retail. Of course, it is a shopper’s paradise with over 1,200 stores, including every high-end designer fashion brand you can name. Foodies will find more than 200 food and beverage outlets. But what makes this mall stand out is the impressive flying men waterfall, its Olympic-sized skating rink, and its Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. It's no wonder this mall holds the title of being the most visited place on Earth in 2023.
* Read a book with over 1,200 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number) OR read a book published in 2023 (share publication date).
3. Minnesota, USA
The Mall of America is the largest mall in the US. Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, it spans over a massive 2.8 million square feet and is home to more than 500 stores. The mall is built around a seven-acre indoor amusement park that features a Ferris wheel and thrilling roller coasters. The mall also features an aquarium, mini golf facilities, a comedy club, numerous nightclubs, and even a wedding chapel. With so much on offer, the mall appeals to all kinds of visitors.
* Read a book with a title that includes the word OF OR read a book you thought was particularly thrilling (briefly share why; use spoiler if needed).
4. Berlin, Germany
Checking out the holiday decorations at the mall has always been a favorite activity. The Potsdamer Platz in Berlin has taken this to a new level. Their Winterwelt (Winter World) includes incredible decorations and light displays, an actual toboggan run, and a cozy Christmas market featuring mulled wine and arts and crafts. If that's not enough, the mall is also home to the Legoland Discovery Center, a true paradise for all Lego fans.
* Read a book set completely in winter OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in LEGOLAND.
5. Malmö, Sweden
Cosmopolitan Malmö is Sweden’s third-largest city, and though it has loads of historic charm, it also embraces modernity. The Emporia Shopping Center is the work of Swedish architectural firm Wingårdhs, whose unusual design sets this mall apart. The firm says it was first and foremost an urban planning project in which offices, housing, and retail come together in a mixed-use development. The entrance, made from panes of amber-hued glass, is styled as a plunging chasm and makes a jaw-dropping first impression. The interior is equally stylish, utilizing bold colors to help shoppers navigate each atrium. Over 1 million-plus square feet and three levels, they’ll find more than 200 stores and restaurants to choose from.
* Read a book with an amber-hued cover (post cover) OR read a book with an unusual plot device or twist (briefly share what; use spoilers if needed).
6. Seoul, Korea
The bustling city of Seoul is where you’ll find the Lotte World Mall, known for its stunning architecture and vast array of shopping and entertainment options. With a whopping 2.3 million square feet of retail space, the mall has a movie theater, aquarium, amusement park, bowling alley, a sports center with a swimming pool, an indoor ice rink, and a concert performance hall. Of particular interest is the Lotte World Folk Museum, where you can learn about the history and traditional heritage of Korea. Its tower is the sixth tallest building in the world and contains galleries, cafés, and a luxury hotel, in addition to a skywalk and an observation deck. It is one of the best spots to appreciate the breathtaking view of Seoul's vibrant city lights.
* Read a book with both 2 AND 3 found in its total page count (share page count) OR read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LOTTE (share name).
7. Bengaluru, India
This is the newest mall in our line-up. The Phoenix Mall of Asia opened a year ago on October 27, 2023. It is one of the largest shopping malls in Asia, with over 1 million square feet of retail space. It is home to over 300 retailers, a food court, and nine PVR Cinemas screens. In addition to these offerings, it has a dedicated play area for children with a variety of games and activities and a unique eco-friendly space with natural plants and waterfalls called The Oasis, where visitors can relax and escape the hustle and bustle of the mall. Its opening was a huge success, and for its first holiday season, it included the largest Christmas tree in India, reaching a height of 100 feet.
* Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PHOENIX OR read a book set in Asia (share location).
8. London, England
Sometimes, a mall is the ideal solution to finding a new tenant for a redundant space, as was the case with Battersea Power Station. This art deco behemoth opened in 1935, and at its peak capacity, it supplied 20% of the city’s energy. It was even featured on the cover of a Pink Floyd album in 1977. As energy sources changed, the station closed in 1983 and for years it sat empty, a historic landmark that Londoners cherished but no one knew quite what to do with. After extensive redevelopment, it opened as an upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment center in 2022. It includes a state-of-the-art cinema, a fitness center, a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the London skyline, and a green and sustainable apartment development. This beautiful building has powered through time to become a shining example of modern architecture and community development.
* Read a book where a renovation or complete transformation takes place (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR read a book tagged CLASSIC on its GR Homepage.
Challenge #1205- Booktivitysee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
December 2024 Scavenger Hunt
Begins: 01Dec24 / Ends: 31Dec24
0 / 15 words found
0 / 5 BONUS words found
0 books read
apron
bakery
cottage
dimple
extra
favorites
inside
joyous
knitting
laughing
music
night
peppermint
sweaters
trimming
BONUS (Optional) List
gnome
ornaments
rolling pin
wow
yule
Challenge #1206- TCFsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The Challenge Factory
Hard Scavenger Hunt XIII
Duration: Dec1, 2024 - May 31, 2025.
Progress: 0 out of 30
Note:
For each bonus word you find, you can replace TWO (2) of the regular list words! Be sure to list which 2 words you are choosing to replace.
The List
Acumen
Auspicious
Clout
Commode
Delta
Ebullient
Eon
Fastidious
Gilt
Gripe
Hallowed
Harbinger
Indomitable
Jovial
Kaleidoscope
Omega
Palpable
Plaza
Poppet
Raucous
Redact
Rococo
Two-step
Utopia
Xenophilia
Bonus Words
Cacophony
Eloquent
Fusion
Quay
Rigour
Challenge #1207-Wanderlustsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Finland's Capital: Helsinki
January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
0/6
1. Harbor Arrival
✱ Read a book with a title that is printed in white or red (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a seaside location (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in HARBOR ARRIVAL.
2. Architectural Tour
✱ Read a book with an impressive building on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC goes to the library, a train station, or an art museum (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in ARCHITECTURAL TOUR.
3. Rock Church Concert
✱ Read a book that features a concert or performance (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in ALTAR (ignore A, An or The) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in ROCK CHURCH CONCERT.
4. Outdoor Spaces
✱ Read a book you considered a hidden gem (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HELSINKI ORTHODOX CEMETARY (3 word minimum) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in OUTDOOR SPACES.
5. Sibelius Monument & Home
✱ Read a book where music is important to the plot (share how) OR
✱ Read a book over 600 pages long (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in SIBELIUS MONUMENT.
6. Culinary Nostalgia
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name begins with a letter in CAFE OR
✱ Read a book with one of the following words found in the text: herring, reindeer, sausage, cardamom or stroganoff (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CULINARY NOSTALGIA
Challenge #1208-Wanderlustsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
0/7
1. Location
This amazing cathedral is located in Paris, on the eastern half of Île de la Cité, an island in the Seine River. For over three centuries, all roads in France have converged on Notre-Dame de Paris. This is because Emperor Augustus declared it the intersection of all the highways in the Roman Empire. In 1769, King Louis XV officially made it the hub of all the nation's routes, and in 1924 the government decided to make Notre-Dame the point from which mileage distances between towns are officially calculated. The compass rose-shaped stone is still visible in the courtyard of the church.
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).
2. Construction
Constructed over the course of two centuries starting in 1163, Notre Dame was built on the ruins of four previous churches dating from the 4th century. Utilizing a Latin cross design, its flying buttresses were a groundbreaking innovation from the Gothic period, enabling the construction of taller, more slender buildings while also distributing the weight of the structure. This allowed for the installation of expansive stained-glass windows. The awe-inspiring Rose Windows are considered among the finest examples of Gothic stained-glass craftsmanship.
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.
3. Golden Ratio
The cathedral's grandeur is not just a product of artistic inspiration; it is also the result of careful mathematical precision. Notre-Dame's Gothic design is rooted in the "Golden Ratio," a mathematical concept that produces aesthetically pleasing proportions while aligning with nature’s most harmonious number, Phi (1.618). This "sacred geometry" has been utilized by builders for centuries, with masterpieces such as the Parthenon as another example.
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).
4. History
Notre-Dame is not merely a religious site but a vessel of French history. From hosting secular legislative events that birthed France's parliament in the 14th century to being transformed into the Temple of Reason during the French Revolution, it became etched in the people's hearts when it stood as the symbol of the liberation of Paris at the end of World War II. On August 25, 1944, General Charles de Gaulle marched through the liberated capital to the cathedral, where bells rang in celebration of the city’s freedom.
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).
5. Fire
It was a horrific day for Paris when a catastrophic fire engulfed Notre-Dame on April 15, 2019. It caused extensive damage to the building, including the destruction of its wooden roof and iconic spire. The pipe organs and Rose Windows were luckily not destroyed, and many of the religious relics were saved the day of the fire. But the disaster left the world in shock and mourning, inspiring an outpouring of support and contributions for the cathedral’s restoration, totaling over 900 million dollars.
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.
6. Restoration
For six years, restoration teams (including carpenters, art restorers, metal workers, stonemasons, and roofers) have been working tirelessly to resurrect this iconic church. Their first task (after securing the building and walls) was to repair the cathedral’s enormous medieval wooden roof and spire. Then the interior work began, the smoke damage to art, windows, and both organs was quite extensive. Even though there is still work to be done on the exterior of the cathedral, the roof and interior restoration has now been completed.
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) or read the FIRST published book by an author.
7. Reopening
On December 7, 2024, the archbishop of Paris presided over an invitation-only reopening ceremony. The following day, a celebration Mass took place, marking the first time the public was welcomed back inside. The cathedral is now open to the public and its regular daily schedule has resumed, including events and weekly concerts. Over the course of 2025, music will resonate within the cathedral again through organ recitals, and concerts featuring international orchestras and choirs. Tourists from across the globe are thrilled that they can again visit and experience this architectural marvel.
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) or read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how) .
Challenge #1209-Booktivitysee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
January 2025 Word Search Scavenger Hunt
Begins: 01Jan25 / Ends: 31Jan25Basic word list
alley
cemetery
dusky
excruciating
festival
history
ice cream
jasmine
knees
lime
necessity
omen
priest
routine
window
Optional (BONUS) word list
billboard
geometry
mildew
sundial
veal
Challenge #12010-BooktivityMEGA Scavenger Hunt VII
Begins: 01Jan2025/ Ends: 30June2025 Part 1
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
alphabet
anteater
assignation
auburn
basilica
batman
bombshell
brassiere
bucolic
camphor
cobwebs
confidence
convent
crème brûlée
curt
debutante
destitute
doyenne
duet
earthenware
eau de toilette
eel
embers
falcon
fez
fluorescent
formidable
fungus
garret
gauge
ginseng
grubby
haberdasher(y)
handyman
heirloom
hip-hop /or/ hip hop
hot dog
ignore
incarcerated
involuntarily
irrigation
jackass
jeep
jolly
kindred
Kodak
lavender
leech(es)
livery
lunar
masculine
menthol
minefield
mosquito
muumuus
native
newborn
notecard
nurse
obelisk
obituaries
osteoporosis
Ouija board
password
pelican
perturbed
pirate
pom-poms
quagmire
queue
ravaged
reggae
rhinestones
righteous
risque
sloth
soccer
squid
sparkling
steep
tarantula
threatening
trustworthy
tulle
twine
unfair
uptown
velocity
ventriloquist
vivid
voila
vomit
waif
watermelon
weasel
woodpecker
yacht
yogurt
Zeus
zither
Challenge #1211- MW #107AWARD; BIRTHDAY; BONUS; ELECTION; GOAL; GOOD NEWS; GRADUATION; HOMECOMING; HONOR; NOMINATION; OSCAR; PRIZE; PROMOTION; PROPOSAL; RAISE; RECORD; SCHOLORSHIP; SUCCESS; TOUCHDOWN; VICTORY; WINDFALL
Challenge #1212- Wanderlustsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Discover the World through Reading
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Explorer: 0/10
My Country: USA
Level One: Tourist
Read a book that takes place in each of the below Continents. Tell us what country each book is from.
1. Africa:
2. Asia:
3. Europe:
4. North America:
5. Oceania:
6. South America:
Level Two: Globetrotter
Read three more books, each from a different continent and set in different countries than your Level One books. Please note continent and country when posting.
7. Continent: Country
8. Continent: Country
9. Continent: Country
Level Three: Explorer
Be a real explorer and read a book that takes place in Antarctica.
10. Antarctica
Challenge #1213- Wanderlustsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
2025 Travel Journal
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Challenge #1214- Booktivitysee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
February 2025 Word Search Scavenger Hunt
Begins: 01Feb25 / Ends: 28Feb25
0 / 15 words found
0 / 5 BONUS words found
0 books read
bubbles
custody
divorce
exotic
fleas
gratitude
information
Las Vegas
mascara
naked
refuse
shotgun
universe
vet(erinarian) *
yell
Optional (BONUS) word list
arsenic
Harley (motorcycle)
jambalaya
pimento
trollop
Challenge #1215- Wanderlustsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Turkmenistan's Capital: Ashbagat
February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025
1. Ashgabat City
✱ Read a book with a predominately white cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book that won an award (share award) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE WHITE CITY.
2. Largest Indoor Ferris Wheel
✱ Read a book with TWO sets of double letters in its title (i.e. OO AND RR) OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with the letter A (share name) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in INDOOR FERRIS WHEEL.
3. Turkmenistan Independence Monument
✱ Read a book with a tower or statue on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read the first book of a series OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in INDEPENDENCE MONUMENT.
4. Walk of Health
✱ Read a book you thought was really quirky is some way (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a walk for exercise purposes (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in WALK OF HEALTH.
5. Nokhur Mountain Village
✱ Read a book set in a small village (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in Giz Bibi (ignore A, An or The) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NOKHUR MOUNTAIN VILLAGE.
6. Day Excursions
✱ Read a book with 50 intact in its page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book that includes the word CRATER or OASIS in its text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in DAY EXCURSIONS.
Challenge #1216- Wanderlustsee-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Fifty Nifty US States: Maine
February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
0/10
1. Number: 23rd State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #3, or #23 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2 AND 3 (share count).
2. State Animal (Mammal): Moose
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book with a title that includes a word with a double OO.
3. State Bird: Black-capped Chickadee
* Read a book with a predominantly BLACK cover (post cover).
4. State Flower: White Pine Cone Tassel
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in WHITE PINE CONE TASSEL.
5. State Tree: Eastern White Pine
* Read a book with an MC whose first name that starts with the letter E, W or P (share name).
6. Official State Nickname: The Pine Tree State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE PINE TREE STATE (2 Word Minimum).
7. Popular Attraction: The Portland Head Lighthouse
* Read a book with a lighthouse featured in the story or on the cover (post cover or share story details) OR read a book with a 4 word title.
8. Must Try Food: Lobster Roll
* Read a book with the word LOBSTER found in its text (share text).
9. Weird Fact: 90% Of ...
Maine supplies 90% of all the lobsters, blueberries, and toothpicks in the US.
* Read a book published in a year that ends with a 9 or 0 (share publication date).
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Maine
Challenge #1217- Wanderlustsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
February 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
0/19
1. The Lewis and Clark Expedition
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book where the word EXPLORATION or EXPEDITION can be found in the text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter found in LEWIS or CLARK.
2. Starting Point: Pittsburgh
✱ Read the first book in a series OR
✱ Read a book where the MC visits a museum (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in PITTSBURGH.
3. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes 7 or 5 (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THREE RIVER WATER TRAIL (three words minimum).
4. West Virginia
✱ Read a book set in West Virginia OR
✱ Read a series book #3 OR
✱ Read a book with the word GRAVE or ISLAND (intact) in its title.
5. Ohio
✱ Read a book set in Ohio OR
✱ Read a book with a dog on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where a US state-named river is mentioned in the text (share text).
6. Kentucky
✱ Read a book set in Kentucky OR
✱ Read a "mammoth" book (500+ pages; share page count) OR
✱ Read a book where a farm is featured prominently in the plot (share details).
7. Indiana
✱ Read a book set in Indiana OR
✱ Read a book where the MC encounters an obstacle (tell us what it was) OR
✱ Read a book that features two male characters who are brothers (share names).
8. Illinois
✱ Read a book set in Illinois OR
✱ Read a book where the MC rides a bicycle OR
✱ Read a book published in the month of May or September of any year (share publication date).
9. Missouri
✱ Read a book set in Missouri OR
✱ Read a book with an arch on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in FRONTIER TRAILS.
10. Kansas
✱ Read a book set in Kansas OR
✱ Read a book where a holiday is featured prominently in the plot (tell us which one) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in FRONTIER (ignore A, An, or The).
11. Nebraska
✱ Read a book set in Nebraska OR
✱ Listen to an audio book OR
✱ Read a book that takes place in a "protected area" (tell us where).
12. Iowa
✱ Read a book set in Iowa OR
✱ Read a book where a death occurs (briefly share details; use spoiler if needed) OR
✱ Read a book with a boat on the cover (post cover).
13. South Dakota
✱ Read a book set in South Dakota OR
✱ Read a book that inspired you (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name starts with letter found in LAKOTA.
14. North Dakota
✱ Read a book set in North Dakota OR
✱ Read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book where two unlikely characters collaborate in some way (briefly share details).
15. Montana
✱ Read a book set in Montana OR
✱ Read a book told from TWO different points of view (share how) OR
✱ Read a book based on a "legendary story" (fiction or non-fiction; share what made it legendary).
16. Idaho
✱ Read a book set in Idaho OR
✱ Read a book where the MC is followed by a dangerous person or group (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book with less than 367 RATINGS on its GR Homepage (share number).
17. Washington
✱ Read a book set in Washington (the state) OR
✱ Read a book set in the 18th century OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in COLUMBIA RIVER.
18. Oregon
✱ Read a book set in Oregon OR
✱ Read a book tagged FOOD in its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in PORTLAND (ignore A, An or The).
19. Arrival: Astoria, Oregon
✱ Read the last book published in a series OR
✱ Read a book with something made of wood on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC achieves his intended goal (briefly share details).
Challenge #1218- Wanderlustsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
A-Z "Real Life" Locations (2025)
February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
For each letter A through Z, read a book in which the location name begins with the corresponding letter. For the difficult letters Q, X, Y and Z, you may use locations where the letter appears somewhere in the location name. Only real locations will work for this challenge.
Challenge Rules: All forms of books are accepted as long as they are 100 pages or more.
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Challenge #1219-TCF- CARD #43see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Just found this on Feb. 1...so, will challenge myself to finish by March 31, 2025
TCF Jan/Feb Scavenger Hunt
Jan. 1-Feb. 28, 2025
0/40
The list
Activist
Amethyst
Carnation
Celebration
Chocolates
Cold
Confetti
Congress
Countdown
Cupid
Frost
Frosty
Garnet
Gym
Heritage
Hockey
Hot chocolate
Hot tub
Icicle
Legacy
Lent
Love
Pink
Pisces
Playoffs
Protest
Resolution
Romance
Rose
Semester
Skiing
Sledding
Snow
Snow angel
Super Bowl
Toast
Valentine's Day
Violet
Winter
Yoga
Challenge #1220-TCFThe Challenge Factory Scavenger Hunt LIII
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2025
see- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
List: 0/40
Bonus: 0/10
*Notes:
1. Some items require the word to be used as a specific part of speech (noun, verb, etc).
2. Variations of spelling are always allowed (examples: colour/color, mustached/mustachioed)
3. Creative uses of the items is highly encouraged! Example: if the hunt item is National Park, you can either find "National Park", or I'll take something like "Yellowstone", or "Yosemite" instead.
The List
Abject
Almond
Android
Blip
Brie
Charter
Churn
Cunning
Dodge
Elusive
Errand
Feral
Fluke
French Doors
Garment
Gravel
Hoist
Imbued
Inheritance
iPhone
Khaki
Loop
Manicure
Muted
Nonchalant
Nuance
Perfume
Picky
Pout
Quote
Recede
Relay
Rim
Rumble
Salve
Slope
Sour
Stow
Twinkle
Yuck
Bonus list
Attaché
Conundrum
Curbside
Grout
Outcropping
Pastrami
Peppercorn
Somersault
Sultry
Thesis
Challenge #1221-TCFsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Hard Scavenger Hunt XV
January 1 - June 30, 2025
Note:
For each bonus word you find, you can replace TWO (2) of the regular list words! Be sure to list which 2 words you are choosing to replace.
The List
Ablutions
Affirmation
Ambiance
Apoplectic
Avatar
Balderdash
Beset
Cabriolet
Cacophony
Compartmentalize
Custody
Eddy
Ethereal
Girl Scout
Ingenue
Kipper
Magnate
Mere
Mundane
Penultimate
Perfunctory
Quark
Rime
Tumultuous
Wayside
Bonus Words:
Bifurcated
Heath
Hyperbole
Petulant
Quasar
Challenge #1222-WANDERLUSTsee- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Grenada's Capital: St. George's
March 01, 2025 - March 31, 2025
0/6
1. The Carenage
✱ Read a book set in a seaside town (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with a 9 in its total page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE CARENAGE.
2. Three Forts
✱ Read a series book #3 OR
✱ Read a book with a character whose name is George, Frederick or Matthew (tell us which one; Fred or Matt will work also) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THREE FORTS.
3. House of Chocolate
✱ Read a book with a sweet treat on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in FESTIVAL (ignore A, An or The) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in HOUSE OF CHOCOLATE.
4. Places of Worship
✱ Read a book where the MC visits a place of worship (for any reason; share details) OR
✱ Read a book where a natural disaster occurs (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in HOUSES OF WORSHIP.
5. Grenada Spicemas
✱ Read a book where a large celebration takes place (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book published in the month of July or August (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRENADA SPICEMAS.
6. Laura's Herb & Spice Garden
✱ Read a book with an MC who gardens or works with plants (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book where a particular spice (i.e. nutmeg, safron, etc.) is mentioned in the text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in HERB AND SPICE GARDEN
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TCF November/December 2024 Bonus Scavenger Hunt
Duration: November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
see-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Completed: 0/40
The list
Bean
Brie
Cashmere
Chow
Cinnamon
Cranberry
Cryptic
Dumpling
Formation
Frugal
Garment
Gravy
Heap
Invention
Jolly
Mall
Menu
Mousse
Musty
Myth
Picky
Plate
Polar
Porcelain
Probe
Service (military)
Spigot
Squat
Stereo
Store front
Sucker
Sumptuous
Supper
Tablecloth
Thermos
Tribe
Uniform
Veto
Wagon
Woof