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2021 Go the Distance Challenge
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John's 2021 "Go the Distance" FINISHED
John wrote: "Prompt #46: Royal characterOne Virgin Too Many: features an appearance by Emperor Vespasian."
Great idea - I never thought about that series and royalty.
Sandy wrote: "John wrote: "Prompt #46: Royal characterOne Virgin Too Many: features an appearance by Emperor Vespasian."
Great idea - I never thought about that series and royalty."
Oh yeah! Vespasian and his sons appear in a few books.
John wrote: "Prompt #23: debut novelA Gentleman's Murder"
You have such a great reading list, John and this one will definitely be added to my TBR shelf. Hopefully, I can get to it for the challenge! lol
Kerri wrote: "John wrote: "Prompt #23: debut novelA Gentleman's Murder"
You have such a great reading list, John and this one will definitely be added to my TBR shelf. Hopefully, I can get to ..."
Thanks! I've appreciated the creative challenge in getting through all these prompts!
John wrote: "Prompt 42: question word in titleWhy Didn't They Ask Evans?"
I like this book and it was a "toss up" for me between reading this one and Why Shoot a Butler? for this prompt but as I intended to read a few of Christie's novels I decided against it for variety.
I’ve heard good things about this series. I must give it a go!
John, While reading the reviews for The Frangipani Tree Mystery I see you've read it. Do you think it would qualify for the 'disabled character' category? The synopsis mentions she has a limp from polio, but a limp could be slight or severe.Thanks.
Sandy wrote: "John, While reading the reviews for The Frangipani Tree Mystery I see you've read it. Do you think it would qualify for the 'disabled character' category? The synopsis mentions she ..."I was considering that point myself. It's enough of a factor in the story that I'd say it would qualify.
John wrote: "Sandy wrote: "John, While reading the reviews for The Frangipani Tree Mystery I see you've read it. Do you think it would qualify for the 'disabled character' category? The synopsis..."That's the right answer! Another category covered. I got the book from our newly opened library today. Thanks
It's a terrific series! There's upfront racism aplenty, Su Lin is determined to have a professional work life (for which she's more than qualified) than be a housekeeper or shop assistant.
Have you read the entire series? I have Book #1 on my TBR list.
Kimberly wrote: "Have you read the entire series? I have Book #1 on my TBR list."Yes, I have. It's okay, if not outstanding.
John wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Have you read the entire series? I have Book #1 on my TBR list."Yes, I have. It's okay, if not outstanding."
Thanks. I will still try it, won't move it to the top of my list.
Emma wrote: "Interesting choice of story!"It came through on internet locked room lists, while none of the others really interested me.
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✅ 1. Published in 2021
see post #60
✅ 2. A book set in multiple countries
see post #11
✅ 3. A book with a lamp on the cover
see post #68
✅ 4. A book that has won an award
see post #67
✅ 5. A bestselling historical mystery
see post #65
✅ 6. A locked room mystery
see post #47
✅ 7. A book that has been made into a movie or television show
see post #33
✅ 8. A book set in a city that has hosted the Olympic Games
see post #14
✅ 9. A book with an animal on the cover or in the title
see post #3
✅ 10. A book randomly selected from your historical mystery TBR
see post #51
✅ 11. A book with an intriguing or inspiring first line
see post #52
✅ 12. A book related to one of the 7 deadly sins
see post #61
✅ 13. A book with a female detective
see post #17
✅ 14. A book by an author who also writes in a different genre
see post #9
✅ 15. A book with a rural/countryside setting on the cover
see post #20
✅ 16. A book with a real historical figure
see post #42
✅ 17. A book by an author of color
see post #19
✅ 18. A book set in the '20s of any century
see post #30
✅ 19. A book with a disabled character
see post #10
✅ 20. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover
see post #63
✅ 21. A cozy historical mystery
see post #12
✅ 22. A book with gothic elements
see post #66
✅ 23. A debut novel
see post #20
✅ 24. A book set in a religious setting
see post #15
✅ 25. A book with a solitary female figure on the cover
see post #23
✅ 26. A book with alliteration in the title
see post #51
✅ 27. A book with the name of a real place in the title
see post #28
✅ 28. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym
see post #46
✅ 29. A book with a title that includes a character's name
see post #29
✅ 30. A book set during wartime
see post #27
✅ 31. A book with a "Clue" weapon on the cover or in the title
see post #24
✅ 32. The first book in a series you have not read before
see post #16
✅ 33. A book recommended in the challenge suggestions thread
see post #62
✅ 34. A book set in an unfamiliar time period
see post #8
✅ 35. A book with a mode of transportation on the cover
see post #22
✅ 36. A book written by an author with your initials
see post #64
✅ 37. A book related to one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse
see post #57
✅ 38. A book related to William Shakespeare
see post #34
✅ 39. A book with an "-ing" word in the title
see post #56
✅ 40. A book with a Muslim character
see post #7
✅ 41. A book connected to a specific season
see post #18
✅ 42. A book with a question word in the title
see post #31
✅ 43. A book that includes a major world event (not a war)
see post #58
✅ 44. A book with food or drink on the cover
see post #41
✅ 45. A book by one of your favorite authors
see post #50
✅ 46. A book with a royal character
see post #4
✅ 47. A book from another group member's bookshelf.
see post #13
✅ 48. A book set in the Southern Hemisphere
see post #59
✅ 49. A book linked to one of the four elements
see post #54
✅ 50. A book with a body part in the title
see post #2
✅ 51. A book set in Medieval times
see post #53
✅ 52. A book with water on the cover
see post #40
Note: one post per task indicating completion