Wanderlust Challenges discussion

Geography Lesson
To Completion

I don't know about you, but I've learned a lot about geography since starting this group. Let's learn a little more by checking out these geography terms below.


Complete 14 tasks.

Challenge Rules: All forms of books are accepted as long as they are 100 pages or more. When posting updates of completed books, please include a link to the title and author’s name, along with the date you finished reading the book. When you have completed the challenge, please copy and paste your entire challenge and repost in a new message, letting us know it is completed.

*Information taken from travaltrivia dot com.

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1. Bight

Derived from an old English term that translates to “bend,” a bight is a curved recess
on a coastline. With less curvature than a typical bay and shallower depths than a sound, bights are usually well-marked on navigational maps due to being potentially hazardous to ships. One of Earth’s most famous bights is the Great Australian Bight, which stretches 720 miles (1159 km) along the country’s southern coastline and is home to the Great Australian Bight Marine Park. Southern California is also known for its bight: a long, curved coastline that runs from Point Conception to San Diego.
*Read a book with a coastal scene on the cover (post cover) OR read a series book #7, #2 or #0 (any prequel with work for 0) .

2. Skerry

The term skerry is derived from the word sker in the old Norse language, which translates to “rock in the sea.” Skerries are uninhabited, rocky islands that are often grouped into clusters and are sometimes referred to as low sea stacks. Most often
found in the Northern Hemisphere, skerries are particularly common in Europe’s more northern latitudes. Well-known examples include the Minina Skierries in Russia and Dubh Artach in the United Kingdom. Norway is home to the most concentrated number of skerries in the world, with more than 80,000 littering the coastline.
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where) OR read a book with the letters SK (intact) in the title or author's name.

3. Tarn

A tarn is a small mountain lake that was formed by a glacier. The geographical term evolved from the old Norse term tjorn, which refers to a small mountain lake with no tributaries. Formed in hollow ground left behind by a melted glacier, tarns are often surrounded by steep slopes that create a natural amphitheater. Tarns can be found throughout the mountainous regions of the world, with North Wales being particularly famous for its glacial tarns. Visitors to this part of the world will be treated to many crystal-clear tarns surrounded by stunning views.
*Read a book with a mountain setting OR read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order).

4. Bocage

A bocage is a mix of woodland and pasture found in rural landscapes. A prominent feature of the French countryside, bocages became more widespread during the 1700's when land previously owned by nobility was divided amongst ordinary people. Since woodland could naturally demarcate one’s property, the term became useful in describing a “lush, enclosed landscape.” This sort of geographical feature is most common in rural parts of western France, but can also be found in England, Ireland,
and the Netherlands.
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (tell us how) OR read a book you felt was particularly "lush" (tell us how).

5. Polynya

A polynya is a Russian term that refers to an open body of water that is completely surrounded by ice. Most often, polynyas are found in either the Arctic Ocean or the Southern Ocean, although they can also form in lakes and rivers. Typically rectangular or circular in shape, polynyas are classified into two different forms: a coastal polynya and an open-ocean polynya. A coastal polynya occurs when winds force the ice away from the coastline, while an open-ocean polynya occurs after a crack in the ice exposes the water below.
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover (post cover) OR read a book set during a very cold winter.

6. Oxbow

Also called an oxbow lake, an oxbow is formed when a river meanders through flat, low-lying plains. In some areas, the river finds a more direct course by creating a shortcut at a bend. The circular bend then becomes an oxbow lake, as concave banks eventually stop the flow of water. As a result, what was once a river turns into a curving, narrow lake. Oxbows are especially common in South America along the Amazon River and are known to provide an ideal habitat for wildlife.
*Read a book where wildlife is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book with a one-word title.

7. Calanque

Specific to the Mediterranean Sea, a calanque refers to a narrow inlet surrounded by steep limestone cliffs. Calanques are relatively young from a geological standpoint, having begun to form when the region’s coastal valleys were flooded in 11,000 BCE. (By comparison, the coastal valleys in the Mediterranean date back 5.5 million years.) One of the most popular spots to see calanques is on the southern coast of France. The Massif des Calanques stretches from Marseille for over 20 miles (32 km) to Cassis and boasts dramatic calanques with limestone cliffs that soar nearly 2,000 feet (609 meters) high.
*Read a book set in a Mediterranean country (tell us where) OR read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many).

8. Moraine

Moraine is material that has been moved and deposited by a glacier. Similar to how a river can carry rocks, sand, and silt in its current, a glacier can also transport debris as
it moves. There are several different types of moraines, each of which results in different land formations. An end moraine forms when a glacier deposits all of its debris at its terminus. A lateral moraine is deposited on the sides of a glacier, forming a valley. A medial moraine sits on top of a glacier, leaving behind ridgelines. Lastly, a supraglacial moraine also forms on the surface of the glacier, but the debris is evenly distributed after the glacier melts.
*Read a book with the word GLACIER found in the text (share text) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.

9. Cenote

Pronounced “seh-no-tay,” a cenote is a cave that contains a sinkhole of deep water that is fed from subterranean rivers and rainwater. Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula is famous for its abundance of cenotes, part of the region’s vast cave system. The term comes from the ancient Mayans, who called these sinkholes dz’onot, which translates to “cavern with water.” Cenotes were traditionally used by Mayans as a water source and as a site for rituals.
*Read a book with a subterranean scene (briefly describe) OR read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort (briefly describe).

10. Isthmus

An isthmus refers to a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses, separating two large bodies of water in the process. A prominent example is the city of Seattle, which is located on an isthmus that divides Puget Sound and Lake Washington. Due to their distinctive shape, isthmuses have been used strategically throughout history, their natural landscape making them useful for trade routes, military outposts, and ports. For example, the Isthmus of Panama is the site of one of the world’s most famous trade routes throughout the world, the Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel (use or ignore A, An or THE) OR read a "narrow" book, that is, a book with 100-150 pages (share page count).

11. Maar

A maar is formed after hot magma comes into contact with shallow groundwater, producing a violent explosion above ground. The explosion results in a circular, hollow depression that fills with groundwater to form a shallow pond or lake. Parts of Alaska are known for their substantial maars, especially in the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve on the Seward Peninsula. The preserve contains the four largest maars in the world, including North Killeak Maar, which is estimated to be over 50,000 years old, and Whitefish Maar, which is between 100,000 and 200,000 years old.
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR OR read a series book #4.

12. Taiga

A taiga (also called a boreal forest) is a forest located in the subarctic zone, which is the region just below the Arctic Circle in the Northern Hemisphere. Situated between the vast arctic tundra and more temperate forests to the south, taigas are common in Scandinavia, Canada, and Alaska. However, the world’s largest taiga is located in Siberia, a forest that covers hundreds of thousands of square miles and stretches from Russia’s Pacific coastline to the Ural Mountains. The Siberian taiga contains a mix of coniferous trees such as pine, spruce, and fir, in addition to a few deciduous trees, such as birch. The region is home to brown bears, wolves, lynx, and elk.
*Read a book set in a arctic or subarctic location (tell us where) OR read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot (tell us how).

13. Presque-Isle

The French term presque-isle translates to “almost island,” and is used geographically to describe a location that is technically a peninsula, but appears to be an island. Upon closer examination, a thin strip of land connects the “almost island” to the mainland. The walled city of Saint-Malo in France is a famous example of a presque-isle, as is Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, Spain. In the United States, presque-isles can be found in the Great Lakes Region, such as Presque Isle State Park on Lake Erie and the aptly named Presque Isle on Lake Michigan.
*Read a book that has been translated from its original language OR read a book with a hyphen in the title or author's name. Check out this list if you need help: Book Titles with Hyphens.

14. Machair

A geographical term that refers to the grassy plains of Ireland and Scotland, machair translates to “fertile plain” in Gaelic. Located along oceanic coastlines, machairs are often subject to ecological and conservation laws, as they have unique ecosystems that require special attention. Kelp protects machairs from erosion, which allows rare flowers, including different orchid varieties, to bloom in the warmer months. The Outer Hebrides, an island chain on the west coast of Scotland, has plenty of machairs to explore, including walking paths and white sand beaches on Berneray and rich and rare plant life on Uist.
*Read a book with flowers on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a tag on its GR Homepage that is related to nature (Outdoors, Ecology, Conservation, etc/share tag).

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Patrizia ~ Patrizia
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Sarah ~ Completed
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Geography Lesson
August 1, 2022 - Completion
14/14

1. Bight
*Read a book with a coastal scene on the cover (post cover): Pieces of Eight | Donna Ball 8/22/21****


2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (England): The Tango School Mystery | Peter Bartram 8/9/22***


3. Tarn
*Read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order): The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden | Karina Yan Glaser 8/21/22****


4. Bocage
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (the homeless were being murdered and a group of them went "underground"): The Chalk Pit | Elly Griffiths 8/7/22****


5. Polynya
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover: Circle of Influence | Annette Dashofy 8/25/22****


6. Oxbow
*Read a book with a one-word title: Sacrifice | Sharon J. Bolton


7. Calanque
*Read a book set in a Mediterranean country (Italy): The Dark Angel | Elly Griffiths 8/12/22***


8. Moraine
*Read a book with the word GLACIER found in the text ("I remembered the photograph of the glacier"): The Woman in Cabin 10 | Ruth Ware 8/2/22*


9. Cenote
*Read a book with a subterranean scene (Marina saves an injured caver and must bring him through some tight cave tunnels to get out): Siberian Treasure | Colleen Gleason 9/5/22****


10. Isthmus
*Read a book with 100-150 pages (115 Pages): Ghost of a Chance | Matthew Costello & Neil Richards 9/8/22****


11. Maar
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR (Andi): Your Chariot Awaits | Lorena McCourtney 8/4/22****


12. Taiga
*Read a book set in a arctic or subarctic location (Iceland): The Darkness | Ragnar Jónasson 8/5/22****


13. Presque-Isle
*Read a book that has been translated from its original language: The Island | Ragnar Jónasson 8/8/22****


14. Machair
*Read a book with flowers on the cover (post cover): Lowcountry Book Club | Susan M. Boyer 9/2/22****

Geography Lesson
August 1, 2022 - Completion

14/14

1. Bight
*Read a book with a coastal scene on the cover (post cover) OR read a series book #7, #2 or #0 (any prequel with work for 0) .
series book #7- Not the Killing Type by Lorna Barrett 30 August; 4☆


2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where) OR read a book with the letters SK (intact) in the title or author's name.
North England- Dying Fall by Elly Griffiths 27 August; 5☆


3. Tarn
*Read a book with a mountain setting OR read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order).
Stranded in the Mountains by Geri Krotow 3 August; 4 1/2☆


4. Bocage
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (tell us how) OR read a book you felt was particularly "lush" (tell us how).
Caio Britannico (=British Gaius), the head of the Colony, belongs to the Roman senatorial class and enforces the matter when needed- La spada che canta (=The Singing Sword) by Jack Whyte 27 September; 4 1/2☆


5. Polynya
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover (post cover) OR read a book set during a very cold winter.
A Cold Day for Murder by Dana Stabenow 16 September; 4 1/2☆


6. Oxbow
*Read a book where wildlife is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book with a one-word title.
Crosshairs by Patricia Bradley 7 September; 5☆


7. Calanque
*Read a book set in a Mediterranean country (tell us where) OR read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many).
23,264 ratings- I silenzi di Cedar Grove (=A Cold Trail) by Robert Dugoni 17 August; 5☆


8. Moraine
*Read a book with the word GLACIER found in the text (share text) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.
Lethal Letters by Ellery Adams 30 September; 4 1/2☆


9. Cenote
*Read a book with a subterranean scene (briefly describe) OR read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort (briefly describe).
the MCs descend into two caves and are trapped- Cavern Cover-Up by Katy Lee 4 October; 4 1/2☆


10. Isthmus
*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel (use or ignore A, An or THE) OR read a "narrow" book, that is, a book with 100-150 pages (share page count).
One was a Soldier by Julia Spencer-Fleming 23 August; 5☆


11. Maar
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR OR read a series book #4.
A Waffle Lot of Murder by Lena Gregory 2 August; 4☆


12. Taiga
*Read a book set in a arctic or subarctic location (tell us where) OR read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot (tell us how).
female MC is a National Forest Law Enforcement and the book is partly set in a fictional National Forest in Colorado- Chasing Justice by Kathleen Donnelly 18 September; 5☆


13. Presque-Isle
*Read a book that has been translated from its original language OR read a book with a hyphen in the title or author's name. Check out this list if you need help: Book Titles with Hyphens.
Tutta colpa del gatto (=The Start of Something) by Miranda Dickinson 15 August; 4☆


14. Machair
*Read a book with flowers on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a tag on its GR Homepage that is related to nature (Outdoors, Ecology, Conservation, etc/share tag).
enviroment/nature + animals- A Solitude of Wolverines by Alice Henderson 19 August; 5☆

Jan said: "I don't know about you, but I've learned a lot about geography since starting this group."

I have too, and it's been a lot more fun than 6th grade geography.

Geography Lesson
August 1, 2022 - Completion

14/14 DONE

1. Bight
* coastal scene on cover Margaret Lashley 8/6

2. Skerry
* SK in author's name Single Witch's Survival Guide Mindy Klasky 9/15
3. Tarn
* with a mountain setting in the Sierra Nevada Mountains Tahoe Deathfall Todd Borg 8/16
4. Bocage
* where socioeconomic status is important because she's rich (a bestselling author), Scarlet Rubi's extended family demand she financially support their lavish lifestyles, they make more and more selfish demands, and make no effort to support themselves or to appreciate Scarlet Coached Red-Handed Victoria Laurie 8/24
5. Polynya
* with ice or snow on the cover K.D. Richards 8/20

6. Oxbow
* one-word title Prophecy Ellen Oh 8/17
7. Calanque
* over 11,000 ratings -- 18,578 ratings Late Eclipses Seanan McGuire 9/18
8. Moraine
* author whose initials can be found in MORAINE Ellen Oh Spirit Hunters 8/31
9. Cenote
* with a subterranean scene == they spend time in hidden underground passageways, a crypt, tunnels and cavesThe Secret of Studborne Abbey Emmanuelle de Maupassant 9/9
10. Isthmus
* title starts with a vowel Until Now Delaney Diamond 8/8
11. Maar
* MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR and read a series book #4. (Stormwalker, #4) Mick and Ansel Nightwalker Allyson James 9/1
12. Taiga
* a forest is featured prominently in the plot "In a remote, mountainous area of a Maui forest near Haleakala volcano, the naked body of a young woman is found hanging from a tree." --blurb on book page The Lava Witch Debra Bokur 8/5
13. Presque-Isle
* that has been translated from its original language translated from Italian- La vampa d'agosto August Heat Andrea Camilleri 8/3

14. Machair
* with a tag on its GR Homepage that is related to nature -- Dewees Island is a nature sanctuary so it is tagged Nature The Islanders Mary Alice Monroe 8/18

Thanks for joining Patrizia & Jonquil!

Geography Lesson
August 1, 2022 - Completion

11/14

👙1. Bight
*Read a series book #2.
The Walled Flower - Lorraine Bartlett 08/11/22


👙2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where).
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax - Dorothy Gilman 08/15/22 {ALBANIA}


👙3. Tarn
*Read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order).
Purls and Potions - Nancy Warren 08/02/22


🧙🏻‍♀️4. Bocage
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (tell us how).
Halloween Party Murder - Leighann Dobbs 10/25/22 {Juniper’s wealth affords her the luxery of helping people in her community}


👩🏼‍🏫5. Polynya
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover (post cover).
Without a Brew - Ellie Alexander 09/27/22


6. Oxbow
*Read a book where wildlife is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book with a one-word title.

👙7. Calanque
*Read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many).
Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener - M.C. Beaton 08/18/22 {15,575 ratings}


🧙🏻‍♀️8. Moraine
*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.
{EA} Ellie Alexander - Caught Bread Handed 10/18/22


🧙🏻‍♀️9. Cenote
*Read a book with a subterranean scene (briefly describe).
The Time Machine - H.G. Wells 10/13/22 {the Morlock’s live underground}


10. Isthmus
*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel (use or ignore A, An or THE) OR read a "narrow" book, that is, a book with 100-150 pages (share page count).

🧙🏻‍♀️11. Maar
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR.
{R} RICKI James-Diaz Bayou Book Thief - Ellen Byron 10/01/22


🧙🏻‍♀️12. Taiga
*Read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot (tell us how).
Crimes and Covers - Amanda Flower 10/29/22 {Violet must travel through the woods to get the magic water}


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

👙14. Machair
*Read a book with flowers on the cover (post cover).
Death in the Stacks - Jenn McKinlay 08/06/22

Welcome Shelly!

Geography Lesson
August 1, 2022, Open Ended

14/14 Completed. Finished

1. Bight
*Read a series book #7, #2 or #0 (any prequel with work for 0) .
(Lilah Love #7)
Happy Death Day-Lisa Renee Jones 8/11/22

2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where).
(Spain)
A Spanish Sunrise-Boo Walker 2/05/23

3. Tarn
*Read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order).
Knitted Hearts-Amber Kelly 8/01/22

4. Bocage
*Read a book you felt was particularly "lush" (tell us how).
(Each chapter gives an old southern recipe)
The Sweetness of Life-Kathryn Andrews 1/21/23

5. Polynya
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover (post cover) and set during a very cold winter.
You Can Hide-Rebecca Zanetti 1/12/23


6. Oxbow
*Read a book with a one-word title.
Wicked-K.B. Winters 8/13/22

7. Calanque
*Read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many).
(65,118)
All Rhodes Lead Here-Mariana Zapata 8/02/22

8. Moraine
*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.
Mine To Hold-Natasha Madison 8/17/22

9. Cenote
*Reada book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort (briefly describe).
(MC's nephew is baptized and he is the God father)
The Penitent One-Brian Shea 3/04/23

10. Isthmus
*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel (use or ignore A, An or THE).
Autumn's Game-Mary Stone 8/19/22

11. Maar
*Read a series book #4.
(Maya Gray #4)
Girl Four: Lured-Molly Black 8/04/22

12. Taiga
*Read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot (tell us how).
(MC's children are kidnapped and she has to track down a forest)
Stillhouse Lake-Rachel Caine 4/28/23

13. Presque-Isle
*Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
The Next 365 Days-Blanka Lipińska 4/02/23

14. Machair
*Read a book with flowers on the cover (post cover).
Liar Liar-L.G. Davis 8/08/22

I've also learned a lot about geography. I keep saying to my hubby, hey did you know this??? lol

Geography Lesson
August 1, 2022 - Completion
14/14

1. Bight
*Read a series book #2 - Storm Ravaged Magda Alexander - 8/12/22

2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where) - Italy - Dancer in Lingerie Penelope Sky - 8/16/22

3. Tarn
*Read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order). - Down and Dirty Mari Carr - 8/5/22

4. Bocage
*Read a book you felt was particularly "lush" (tell us how). - MC travels all over the world, descriptions were fantastic - Nightwork Nora Roberts - 9/26/22

5. Polynya
*Read a book set during a very cold winter. - Fighter in Lingerie Penelope Sky - 8/19/22

6. Oxbow
*Read a book with a one-word title. - Descent Helen Hardt - 8/18/22

7. Calanque
*Read a book with over 11,000 ratings - 30,257 ratings - Rock the Heart Michelle A. Valentine - 8/10/22

8. Moraine
*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE. - Storm Conquered Magda Alexander - 9/2/22

9. Cenote
*Read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort (briefly describe). - A wedding - Room for Just a Little Bit More Beth Ehemann - 9/5/22

10. Isthmus
*Read a "narrow" book, that is, a book with 100-150 pages (share page count). - 100 pgs - Rough Rhythm Tessa Bailey - 10/11/22

11. Maar
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR - Matteo - Beautiful Pain J.M. Walker - 8/1/22

12. Taiga
*Read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot (tell us how). - MCs are in the forest when all of his rough tendencies are released. This changes their relationship - Rough Rhythm Tessa Bailey - 10/11/22

13. Presque-Isle
*Read a book with a hyphen in the title or author's name. - The Soldier's E-Mail Order Bride Cora Seton - 1/1/23

14. Machair
*Read a book with flowers on the cover (post cover) - Lisa Kleypas - 8/1/22

i'm in

Geography Lesson
August 1, 2022 - Completion

(view spoiler)[
❎1. Bight
*Read a series book #2 The Body in the KelpKatherine Hall Page 8/2/22

❎2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where) France Flame of ResistanceTracy Groot 8/11/22

❎3. Tarn
*Read a book with a mountain setting OR read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order).Eaves of DestructionKate Carlisle 8/3/22

❎4. Bocage
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (tell us how) (view spoiler)[ Senator's son keeps getting bailed out of trouble by rich dad...even murder possibly. (hide spoiler)]A Killer Among UsLynette Eason 8/4/22

❎5. Polynya
*Read a book set during a very cold winter. An Ale of Two CitiesSarah Fox 8/10/22

❎6. Oxbow
*Read a book with a one-word title. ObsessionPatricia Bradley 8//22

❎7. Calanque
*Read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many). 29,258 RATINGS The Dead in Their Vaulted ArchesAlan Bradley 8/16/22
❎8. Moraine
*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.Hickory Smoked HomicideRiley Adams 8/18/22

❎9. Cenote
*Read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort (briefly describe).(view spoiler)[ serial killer enacts religious ritual killing as sacrifice to his god (hide spoiler)]Night FallNancy Mehl8/31/22

❎10. Isthmus
*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel (use or ignore A, An or THE)Alas, She DrownedMonica Knightley 8/12/22

❎11. Maar
*Read a series book #4.Grave HeritageBlanche Day Manos 8/13/22

❎12. Taiga read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot (tell us how).(view spoiler)[J Jayme finds the woods surrounding her cabin peaceful until a friend is killed coming to see her through the woods. Jayme is haunted by the sight of the woods and won't go near them. (hide spoiler)]A Calculated WhiskVictoria Hamilton8/28/22

❎13. Presque-Isle
*Read a book that has been translated from its original language The Sisters of Auschwitz: The True Story of Two Jewish Sisters' Resistance in the Heart of Nazi TerritoryRoxane van Iperen. 9/3/22

❎14. Machair
*Read a book with flowers on the cover (post cover) Checked Out for MurderAllison Brook 8/9/22
(hide spoiler)]

Welcome Frankie, Karen & Chris!

Geography Lesson
August 01, 2022 - open ended

1. Bight
*Read a series book #0 (0.5)
The Crown Jewel Mystery, Anna Elliott 08/15

2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (Italy)
Death by Gondola, Jennifer S. Alderson 08/21

3. Tarn
*Read a book with a mountain setting (Rockies)
Suitable for Framing, Lori Roberts Herbst 08/24

4. Bocage
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (the treatment of aristocrats is vastly better than of commoners)
Murder at Kensington Palace, Andrea Penrose 08/28

5. Polynya
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover and set during a very cold winter.
Guiltless, Viveca Sten 09/16

6. Oxbow
*Read a book with a one-word title.
Zapped. Carol Higgins Clark 08/03

7. Calanque
*Read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (79,587 as of 08/06).
The Next Always, Nora Roberts 08/13

8. Moraine
*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.
Knots and Crosses, Ian Rankin 08/15

9. Cenote
*Read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort ===> wedding ceremony
A Bride's Guide to Marriage and Murder, Dianne Freeman 08/27

10. Isthmus
* Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel (use or ignore A, An or THE)
In the Dog House, V.M. Burns 08/01

11. Maar
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR. (Armand)
Kingdom of the Blind, Louise Penny 08/02

12. Taiga
*Read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot (view spoiler)[the skeletal remains of a missing girl are found in the forest (hide spoiler)]
Blackberry Burial, Sharon Farrow 09/18

13. Presque-Isle
*Read a book that has been translated from its original language (Japanese)
Kitchen, Banana Yoshimoto 08/15

14. Machair
*Read a book with flowers on the cover
Murder by the Seaside, Julie Anne Lindsay 08/04

I love geography!

Geography Lesson
August 1, 2022 - Completion

14 of 14 Complete

🌎 1. Bight
*Read a series book #7, #2 or #0 (any prequel with work for 0) .
Hard and Fast - Erin McCarthy - 11/12/22 - #2 Fast Track

🌎 2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where).
Never Envy an Earl - Regina Scott - 9/24/22 - set in England

🌎 3. Tarn
*Read a book with a mountain setting OR read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order).
Northanger Abbey - Jane Austen - 9/4/22 oRThANger

🌎 4. Bocage
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (tell us how) OR read a book you felt was particularly "lush" (tell us how).
Emma - Jane Austen - 9/26/22 - Upper class English and servants were divided by extreme class distinction.

🌎 5. Polynya
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover (post cover).
Angel Falls - Kristin Hannah - 9/2/22


🌎 6. Oxbow
*Read a book with a one-word title.
Undone - Rachel Caine - 10/4/22

🌎 7. Calanque
*Read a book set in a Mediterranean country (tell us where).
Captain Riley - Fernando Gamboa - 10/11/22 - set in Spain and Morocco

🌎 8. Moraine
*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.
All Together Now - Matthew Norman - 8/18/22 - MN

🌎 9. Cenote
*Read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort (briefly describe).
Train Station Bride - Holly Bush - 11/15/22 - wedding

🌎 10. Isthmus
*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel (use or ignore A, An or THE).
Irresistibly Yours - Lauren Layne - 10/21/22

🌎 11. Maar
*Read a a series book #4.
Swamp Team 3 - Jana Deleon - 10/18/21 - #4 Miss Fortune

🌎 12. Taiga
*Read a book set in a arctic or subarctic location (tell us where).
Mrs. Mike - Benedict Freedman - 8/10/22 - set in the far north Canadian wilderness

🌎 13. Presque-Isle
*Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
Simantov - Asaf Ashery
11/10/22 - translated from Hebrew

🌎 14. Machair
*Read a book with a tag on its GR Homepage that is related to nature (Outdoors, Ecology, Conservation, etc/share tag).
Once There Were Wolves - Charlotte McConaghy - 11/20/22 - tagged nature, ecology, environmental

Glad you're joining us Meg & Lynda!

Finished

X 1. Bight

*Read a book with a coastal scene on the cover (post cover) OR read a series book #7, #2 or #0 (any prequel with work for 0) .
#2 Death and Apple Strudel Blake Pierce 8/2

X 2. Skerry

*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where) In Italy
One Italian Summer Rebecca Serle 8/3

X 3. Tarn

*Read a book with a mountain setting Firestorm Nevada Barr 8/19

X 4. Bocage

*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (tell us how) The book features an upper middle class familyand contrasts the servants with the dausghters of the family, Terrible crimes are committed, but the family can't believe they weren't done by someone from "the criminal class."

The Cater Street Hangman Anne Perry 9/6

X 5. Polynya

*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover (post cover) OR read a book set during a very cold winter.
Snow Angels James Thompson 8/10

X 6. Oxbow

*read a book with a one-word title.
Horse Geraldine Brooks 9/14

X 7. Calanque

*read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many).
15,865 Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a NationKristin Kobes Du Mez 9/6

X 8. Moraine

*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.
The Whispered Word Ellery Adams 9/20

X 9. Cenote

*Read a book with a subterranean scene (briefly describe) Stephanie Plum searches for treasure in a tunnel under Trenton.
Fortune and Glory: Tantalizing Twenty-Seven Janet Evanovich 8/26

X 10. Isthmus

*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel
On My Own at 107: Reflections on Life Without Bessie Sarah L. Delany 9/7

X 11. Maar

* read a series book #4.
Rosemary Remembered Susan Wittig Albert 8/12

X 12. Taiga

*Read a book set in a arctic or subarctic location (tell us where) in Alaska
Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George Summary & Study Guide Jean Craighead George
11/2

X 13. Presque-Isle

*Read a book that has been translated from its original language OR read a book with a hyphen in the title or author's name. Check out this list if you need help: Book Titles with Hyphens.
Britt-Marie Was Here Fredrik Backman 10/30

X 14. Machair
* read a book with a tag on its GR Homepage that is related to nature (Outdoors, Ecology, Conservation, etc/share tag). A Sand County Almanac and Sketches Here and There Aldo Leopold 8/31

Thanks for joining Judy!

We used to go to Presque Isle State Park on a regular basis. Hubby still likes to visit when we go back home :)


GEOGRAPHY LESSON, no deadline
14/14 COMPLETE

1. BIGHT
*Read a series book #7
Peanut Butter Panic (Amish Candy Shop #7), by Amanda Flower, finished 8/1 ★★★★

2. SKERRY
*Read a book with the letters SK (intact) in the title
Front Desk (Front Desk #1), by Kelly Yang, finished 8/29 ★★★.5

3. TARN
*Read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order)
Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew’d (Flavia de Luce #8), by Alan Bradley, finished 8/6 ★★★★

4. BOCAGE
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (tell us how)
Bananas Foster and a Dead Mobster (Poppy Peters #3), by A. Gardner, finished 8/10 ★★★
Chef Otto thinks he’s better than everyone else because he has money and prestige

5. POLYNYA
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover (post cover) AND a book set during a very cold winter
Raven Black (Shetland Island #1), by Ann Cleeves, finished 11/8 ★★★.5


6. OXBOW
*Read a book with a one-word title
Underdog (Melanie Travis #2), by Laurien Berenson, finished 8/17 ★★★.5

7. CALANQUE
*Read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many)
61,900 ratings : A Trick of the Light (Chief Insp. Armand Gamache #7), by Louise Penny, finished 9/9 ★★★★

8. MORAINE
*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE
author Ellery Adams – Writing All Wrongs (Books by the Bay #7), finished 8/11 ★★★★

9. CENOTE
*Read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort (briefly describe)
Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies, by J.B. West, finished 8/4 ★★★.5
The White House staff, including the author (head usher), prepares the White House for the new President and his family

10. ISTHMUS
*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel
Artfully Yours (Maggie Kean #3), by Nageeba Davis, finished 8/9 ★★★.5

11. MAAR
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR
Maggie : Body on the Bayou (Cajun Country #2), by Ellen Byron, finished 8/21 ★★★★

12. TAIGA
*Read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot (tell us how)
Picnics, Pies and Lies (Chocolate Centered #1), by Cindy Bell, finished 8/16 ★★★.5
(view spoiler)[ The killer hid in the forest on more than one occasion (hide spoiler)]

13. PRESQUE-ISLE
*Read a book with a hyphen in the title
When to Rob a Bank: … and 131 More Warped Suggestions and WELL-INTENDED Rants, by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, finished 8/5 ★★★.5

14. MACHAIR
*Read a book with a tag on its GR Homepage that is related to nature (Outdoors, Ecology, Conservation, etc/share tag)
environment, climate change, sustainability, nature, ecology and more: Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have, by Tatiana Schlossberg, finished 10/21 ★★★★




***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 11/8/22 *****

Welcome Barb! So at least one of these was a familiar word for you!

I knew 2 words! :)

WC Geography Lesson
August 1, 2022 - October 7, 2022
Read: 14/14

1. Bight
*Read a book #0.
Ink Reunited Carrie Ann Ryan 8/12/22 (Montgomery Ink #0.6)

2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe.
England Autumn in Sycamore Park C.P. Ward 10/6/22

3. Tarn
*Read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order).
Tempting Boundaries Carrie Ann Ryan 8/17/22

4. Bocage
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important.
Harder than Words Carrie Ann Ryan 8/20/22 Meghan's ex-husband suddenly decides he wants their children and she does not have the money to fight him.

5. Polynya
*Read a book with snow on the cover.
Sweet Love Lauren Accardo 8/25/22

6. Oxbow
*Read a book with a one-word title.
Gage Sawyer Bennett 8/1/22

7. Calanque
*Read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage.
24,484 ratings Last Breath Rachel Caine 8/15/22

8. Moraine
*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.
Only For A Moment Elena Aitken 8/21/22

9. Cenote
*Read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort.
The Blessing Way Tony Hillerman 8/16/22 The Native Americans are trying to reverse the witching so they have a ceremony.

10. Isthmus
*Read a "narrow" book, that is, a book with 100-150 pages.
149 pages Delicate Ink Carrie Ann Ryan 8/13/22

11. Maar
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR AND read a series book #4.
Margot Sugar and Salt Susan Wiggs 8/2/22 (Bella Vista Chronicles #4)

12. Taiga
*Read a book set in a arctic or subarctic location,
Falling Fast J.H. Croix 10/7/22

13. Presque-Isle
*Read a book with a hyphen in the title.
Brown-Eyed Girl Lisa Kleypas 10/1/22

14. Machair
*Read a book with flowers on the cover.
From This Moment On Debra Clopton 8/5/22

GEOGRAPHY LESSON, no deadline
0/14 COMPLETE

1. BIGHT
*Read a book with a coastal scene on the cover (post cover) OR read a series book #7, #2 or #0 (any prequel with work for 0) .

2. SKERRY
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where) OR read a book with the letters SK (intact) in the title or author's name.

3. TARN
*Read a book with a mountain setting OR read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order).

4. BOCAGE
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (tell us how) OR read a book you felt was particularly "lush" (tell us how).

5. POLYNYA
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover (post cover) OR read a book set during a very cold winter.

6. OXBOW
*Read a book where wildlife is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book with a one-word title.

7. CALANQUE
*Read a book set in a Mediterranean country (tell us where) OR read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many).

8. MORAINE
*Read a book with the word GLACIER found in the text (share text) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.

9. CENOTE
*Read a book with a subterranean scene (briefly describe) OR read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort (briefly describe).

10. ISTHMUS
*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel (use or ignore A, An or THE) OR read a "narrow" book, that is, a book with 100-150 pages (share page count).

11. MAAR
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR OR read a series book #4.

12. TAIGA
*Read a book set in a arctic or subarctic location (tell us where) OR read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot (tell us how).

13. PRESQUE-ISLE
*Read a book that has been translated from its original language OR read a book with a hyphen in the title or author's name. Check out this list if you need help: Book Titles with Hyphens.

14. MACHAIR
*Read a book with flowers on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a tag on its GR Homepage that is related to nature (Outdoors, Ecology, Conservation, etc/share tag

Finished

Geography Lesson
August 1, 2022 - October 28,2022

14/14

√1. Bight
*Read a book with a coastal scene on the cover (post cover) OR read a series book #7, #2 or #0 (any prequel with work for 0) . The Island by Ragnar Jonasson 8.12.22 is #2 in a series.

√2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where) - Yugoslavia The Man From Berlin by Luke McCallin 8.3.22

√3. Tarn
*Read a book with a mountain setting OR read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order). Fenian's Trace by Sean P. Mahoney 8.8.22

√4. Bocage
*Read a book you felt was particularly "lush" (tell us how).- descriptions of geography and biospheres were lush in Insight Guides: Sri Lanka 9.10.22

√5. Polynya
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover (post cover) by Ragnar Jonasson 8.5.22

√6. Oxbow
*Read a book with a one-word title. Exodus by Leon Uris 8.31.22

√7. Calanque
*Read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many). The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn 8.24.22 has 41,260 ratings

√8. Moraine
*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.
IAN McGUIRE The Abstainer by Ian McGuire 8.20.22

√9. Cenotewith
*Read a book read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort (briefly describe). In Kaddish.com by Nathan Englander 9.15.22 the MC recites kaddish for his father, a ritual in the Jewish religion

√10. Isthmus
*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel (use or ignore A, An or THE) An American Princess: The Many Lives of Allene Tew by Annejet van der Zijl 9.29.22

√11. Maar
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR in Goldilocks by Ed McBain 9.2.22 the main character's name is Matthew.

√12. Taiga
*Read a book set in a arctic or subarctic location (tell us where) Iceland The Mist by Ragnar Jonasson 8.28.22

√13. Presque-Isle
*Read a book that has been translated from its original language A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen translated from the original Norwegian to English, 10.11.22

√14. Machair
*Read a book with flowers on the cover (post cover) by Merlin Sheldrake 10.28.22

Thanks for joining JoAnne, Ruth & Denise!

Jan wrote: "Welcome Barb! So at least one of these was a familiar word for you!"

Yes lol Also have heard of skerry, moraine, oxbow and isthmus, but not sure why. They must have popped up in books I've read, or on something we watched on Science or History Channel :)

I had heard of several of the words but if someone had asked me for a definition, I would have had no clue.

That's a good point :)

Geography Lesson
August 1, 2022 - Completion
14/14

1. Bight
*Read a book with a coastal scene on the cover (post cover) OR read a series book #7, #2 or #0 (any prequel with work for 0).
#2 Misty Bay Tearoom Mysteries-In Too Steep Kate Kingsbury 8/7/22

2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where) OR read a book with the letters SK (intact) in the title or author's name.
Cambridge, England-A Treacherous Tale Elizabeth Penney 8/22/22

3. Tarn
*Read a book with a mountain setting OR read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order).
The Fragrance of Death Leslie Karst 8/2/22

4. Bocage
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (tell us how) OR read a book you felt was particularly "lush" (tell us how).
Six Feet Deep Dish Mindy Quigley 8/23/22 Lots of the residents were rich and thought they should get preferential treatment. On a necessity basis, rich people were what kept the stores and restaurants going.

5. Polynya
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover (post cover) OR read a book set during a very cold winter.
Kathleen Suzette 8/17/22

6. Oxbow
*Read a book where wildlife is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book with a one-word title.
The community was trying to keep it safe from developers A Dish to Die For Lucy Burdette 8/8/22

7. Calanque
*Read a book set in a Mediterranean country (tell us where) OR read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many).
Italy-Death al Dente Joy Patrick 1/4/24

8. Moraine
*Read a book with the word GLACIER found in the text (share text) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.
EA-Cruller Me Surprised Emma Ainsley 8/9/22

9. Cenote
*Read a book with a subterranean scene (briefly describe) OR read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort (briefly describe).
The wedding ceremony & vows-Red Letter Slay Tonya Kappes 8/5/22

10. Isthmus
*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel (use or ignore A, An or THE) OR read a "narrow" book, that is, a book with 100-150 pages (share page count).
Off the Chain Janice Thompson 8/1/22

11. Maar
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR OR read a series book #4.
Allie-Fall for Murder Kathleen Suzette 8/6/22

12. Taiga
*Read a book set in a arctic or subarctic location (tell us where) OR read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot (tell us how).
Mae's campground's set in the Daniel Boone Natl. Forest-Rangers, RVs & Revenge Tonya Kappes 9/1/22

13. Presque-Isle
*Read a book that has been translated from its original language OR read a book with a hyphen in the title or author's name.
An Old-Fashioned Christmas Murder Tracy Donley 12/28/22

14. Machair
*Read a book with flowers on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a tag on its GR Homepage that is related to nature (Outdoors, Ecology, Conservation, etc./share tag).
Penny Brooke 8/14/22

Welcome Tari!

Jan wrote: "Welcome Tari!"

Thanks, Jan!

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

Geography Lesson
August 1, 2022 - Completion
14/14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Glad you're joining us Ed!

Knew only two Moraine (thank you Mr. Muir - his love of everything glacier helped to learn a few of the terms but I'm still planning to borrow a book about them in German as some of the terms are still a bit hazy) and Taiga (can't live in Poland with all the horror stories of former patriots sent to Siberia and not know that term). Presque-Isle showed the bit French I learned wasn't entirely for naught :-D

Geography Lesson
Start Date: 8/1/22
Completed: 3/14


1. Bight
Derived from an old English term that translates to “bend,” a bight is a curved recess
on a coastline. With less curvature than a typical bay and shallower depths than a sound, bights are usually well-marked on navigational maps due to being potentially hazardous to ships. One of Earth’s most famous bights is the Great Australian Bight, which stretches 720 miles (1159 km) along the country’s southern coastline and is home to the Great Australian Bight Marine Park. Southern California is also known for its bight: a long, curved coastline that runs from Point Conception to San Diego.
*Read a book with a coastal scene on the cover (post cover) OR read a series book #7, #2 or #0 (any prequel with work for 0) .

2. Skerry
The term skerry is derived from the word sker in the old Norse language, which translates to “rock in the sea.” Skerries are uninhabited, rocky islands that are often grouped into clusters and are sometimes referred to as low sea stacks. Most often
found in the Northern Hemisphere, skerries are particularly common in Europe’s more northern latitudes. Well-known examples include the Minina Skierries in Russia and Dubh Artach in the United Kingdom. Norway is home to the most concentrated number of skerries in the world, with more than 80,000 littering the coastline.
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where) OR read a book with the letters SK (intact) in the title or author's name.

3. Tarn
A tarn is a small mountain lake that was formed by a glacier. The geographical term evolved from the old Norse term tjorn, which refers to a small mountain lake with no tributaries. Formed in hollow ground left behind by a melted glacier, tarns are often surrounded by steep slopes that create a natural amphitheater. Tarns can be found throughout the mountainous regions of the world, with North Wales being particularly famous for its glacial tarns. Visitors to this part of the world will be treated to many crystal-clear tarns surrounded by stunning views.
*Read a book with a mountain setting OR read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order).

4. Bocage
A bocage is a mix of woodland and pasture found in rural landscapes. A prominent feature of the French countryside, bocages became more widespread during the 1700's when land previously owned by nobility was divided amongst ordinary people. Since woodland could naturally demarcate one’s property, the term became useful in describing a “lush, enclosed landscape.” This sort of geographical feature is most common in rural parts of western France, but can also be found in England, Ireland,
and the Netherlands.
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (tell us how) OR read a book you felt was particularly "lush" (tell us how).

5. Polynya
A polynya is a Russian term that refers to an open body of water that is completely surrounded by ice. Most often, polynyas are found in either the Arctic Ocean or the Southern Ocean, although they can also form in lakes and rivers. Typically rectangular or circular in shape, polynyas are classified into two different forms: a coastal polynya and an open-ocean polynya. A coastal polynya occurs when winds force the ice away from the coastline, while an open-ocean polynya occurs after a crack in the ice exposes the water below.
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover (post cover) OR read a book set during a very cold winter.

6. Oxbow
Also called an oxbow lake, an oxbow is formed when a river meanders through flat, low-lying plains. In some areas, the river finds a more direct course by creating a shortcut at a bend. The circular bend then becomes an oxbow lake, as concave banks eventually stop the flow of water. As a result, what was once a river turns into a curving, narrow lake. Oxbows are especially common in South America along the Amazon River and are known to provide an ideal habitat for wildlife.
*Read a book where wildlife is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book with a one-word title.

7. Calanque
Specific to the Mediterranean Sea, a calanque refers to a narrow inlet surrounded by steep limestone cliffs. Calanques are relatively young from a geological standpoint, having begun to form when the region’s coastal valleys were flooded in 11,000 BCE. (By comparison, the coastal valleys in the Mediterranean date back 5.5 million years.) One of the most popular spots to see calanques is on the southern coast of France. The Massif des Calanques stretches from Marseille for over 20 miles (32 km) to Cassis and boasts dramatic calanques with limestone cliffs that soar nearly 2,000 feet (609 meters) high.
*Read a book set in a Mediterranean country (tell us where) OR read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many).

✔ 8. Moraine
Moraine is material that has been moved and deposited by a glacier. Similar to how a river can carry rocks, sand, and silt in its current, a glacier can also transport debris as
it moves. There are several different types of moraines, each of which results in different land formations. An end moraine forms when a glacier deposits all of its debris at its terminus. A lateral moraine is deposited on the sides of a glacier, forming a valley. A medial moraine sits on top of a glacier, leaving behind ridgelines. Lastly, a supraglacial moraine also forms on the surface of the glacier, but the debris is evenly distributed after the glacier melts.
*Read a book with the word GLACIER found in the text. Bad Blood book 11 in The Kate Shugak Investigation Books 10-20 Box Set by Dana Stabenow 4* 8/10 - from Alaskan Glacier high up in the Quilak Mountains (p. 2851 - 2nd sentence of this book :-D)

9. Cenote
Pronounced “seh-no-tay,” a cenote is a cave that contains a sinkhole of deep water that is fed from subterranean rivers and rainwater. Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula is famous for its abundance of cenotes, part of the region’s vast cave system. The term comes from the ancient Mayans, who called these sinkholes dz’onot, which translates to “cavern with water.” Cenotes were traditionally used by Mayans as a water source and as a site for rituals.
*Read a book with a subterranean scene (briefly describe) OR read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort (briefly describe).

✔ 10. Isthmus
An isthmus refers to a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses, separating two large bodies of water in the process. A prominent example is the city of Seattle, which is located on an isthmus that divides Puget Sound and Lake Washington. Due to their distinctive shape, isthmuses have been used strategically throughout history, their natural landscape making them useful for trade routes, military outposts, and ports. For example, the Isthmus of Panama is the site of one of the world’s most famous trade routes throughout the world, the Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel Identity Theft by Alana Terry book 6 in Pursued 3.5* 8/6 - I-title

11. Maar
A maar is formed after hot magma comes into contact with shallow groundwater, producing a violent explosion above ground. The explosion results in a circular, hollow depression that fills with groundwater to form a shallow pond or lake. Parts of Alaska are known for their substantial maars, especially in the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve on the Seward Peninsula. The preserve contains the four largest maars in the world, including North Killeak Maar, which is estimated to be over 50,000 years old, and Whitefish Maar, which is between 100,000 and 200,000 years old.
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR OR read a series book #4.

✔ 12. Taiga
A taiga (also called a boreal forest) is a forest located in the subarctic zone, which is the region just below the Arctic Circle in the Northern Hemisphere. Situated between the vast arctic tundra and more temperate forests to the south, taigas are common in Scandinavia, Canada, and Alaska. However, the world’s largest taiga is located in Siberia, a forest that covers hundreds of thousands of square miles and stretches from Russia’s Pacific coastline to the Ural Mountains. The Siberian taiga contains a mix of coniferous trees such as pine, spruce, and fir, in addition to a few deciduous trees, such as birch. The region is home to brown bears, wolves, lynx, and elk.
*Read a book set in a arctic or subarctic location OR read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot. A Fine and Bitter Snow book 3 in The Kate Shugak Investigation Books 10-20 Box Set by Dana Stabenow 5* 8/9 - set in an Alaskan national park (subarctic), much of the setting is in the woods

13. Presque-Isle
The French term presque-isle translates to “almost island,” and is used geographically to describe a location that is technically a peninsula, but appears to be an island. Upon closer examination, a thin strip of land connects the “almost island” to the mainland. The walled city of Saint-Malo in France is a famous example of a presque-isle, as is Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, Spain. In the United States, presque-isles can be found in the Great Lakes Region, such as Presque Isle State Park on Lake Erie and the aptly named Presque Isle on Lake Michigan.
*Read a book that has been translated from its original language OR read a book with a hyphen in the title or author's name.

14. Machair
A geographical term that refers to the grassy plains of Ireland and Scotland, machair translates to “fertile plain” in Gaelic. Located along oceanic coastlines, machairs are often subject to ecological and conservation laws, as they have unique ecosystems that require special attention. Kelp protects machairs from erosion, which allows rare flowers, including different orchid varieties, to bloom in the warmer months. The Outer Hebrides, an island chain on the west coast of Scotland, has plenty of machairs to explore, including walking paths and white sand beaches on Berneray and rich and rare plant life on Uist.
*Read a book with flowers on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a tag on its GR Homepage that is related to nature (Outdoors, Ecology, Conservation, etc/share tag).
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Welcome Agnieszka!

Geography Lesson
August 1, 2022 - Completion
0/14

1. Bight
*Read a book with a coastal scene on the cover (post cover) OR read a series book #7, #2 or #0 (any prequel with work for 0) .

2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where) OR read a book with the letters SK (intact) in the title or author's name.

3. Tarn
*Read a book with a mountain setting OR read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order).

4. Bocage
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (tell us how) OR read a book you felt was particularly "lush" (tell us how).

5. Polynya
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover (post cover) OR read a book set during a very cold winter.

6. Oxbow
*Read a book where wildlife is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book with a one-word title.

7. Calanque
*Read a book set in a Mediterranean country (tell us where) OR read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many).

8. Moraine
*Read a book with the word GLACIER found in the text (share text) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.

9. Cenote
*Read a book with a subterranean scene (briefly describe) OR read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort (briefly describe).

10. Isthmus
*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel (use or ignore A, An or THE) OR read a "narrow" book, that is, a book with 100-150 pages (share page count).

11. Maar
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR OR read a series book #4.

12. Taiga
*Read a book set in a arctic or subarctic location (tell us where) OR read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot (tell us how).

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

14. Machair
*Read a book with flowers on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a tag on its GR Homepage that is related to nature (Outdoors, Ecology, Conservation, etc/share tag).

Geography Lesson
August 1, 2022 - Completion
14/14

1. Bight
*Read a series book #7, #2 or #0 - Lady Adelaide #2
Who's Sorry Now? by Maggie Robinson 13/8 4★

2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe - England
Bye Bye Baby by Fiona McIntosh 2/8 4.5★

3. Tarn
*Read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order).
The Leaden Heart by Chris Nickson 15/8 3★

4. Bocage
*Read a book you felt was particularly "lush" - the heat & tropical setting makes it feel really lush
Evil in Emerald by A.M. Stuart 11/8 4.5★

5. Polynya
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover
A Time to Die by Tom Wood 10/9 3.5★


6. Oxbow
*Read a book where wildlife is important to the plot - based on the extremely rare Australian Night Parrot
Spinifex by John Grant 8/9 4★

7. Calanque
*Read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage - 17018
Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw 9/8 1★



8. Moraine
*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE
Zero Day by Mark E. Russinovich 21/8 2★

9. Cenote
*Read a book with a subterranean scene - Everett & Ellie are locked in underground tunnels, they escape & make their way through tunnels
Mastermind by Helen Goltz 4/8 2.5★

10. Isthmus
*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel
Up from Down Under by Jeff Apter 7/8 3.5★

11. Maar
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR - Alice
Crossbones Yard by Kate Rhodes 3/8 3★

12. Taiga
*Read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot - Epping Forest, where Kate is found
Beautiful Death by Fiona McIntosh 17/8 4★

13. Presque-Isle
*Read a book that has been translated from its original language
Open and Shut by David Rosenfelt 18/8 4★

14. Machair
*Read a book with flowers on the cover
Invisible Women by Sarah Long 16/8 3.5★

Glad you're joining us Kylie!

Shelly - just letting you know I already have you linked up to play in message 8. :)

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Geography Lesson
08/01/2022 - ?

1. Bight
*Read a book with a coastal scene on the cover (post cover) OR read a series book #7, #2 or #0 (any prequel with work for 0) .

2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where) OR read a book with the letters SK (intact) in the title or author's name.

3. Tarn
*Read a book with a mountain setting OR read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order).

4. Bocage
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (tell us how) OR read a book you felt was particularly "lush" (tell us how).

5. Polynya
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover (post cover) OR read a book set during a very cold winter.

6. Oxbow
*Read a book where wildlife is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book with a one-word title.

7. Calanque
*Read a book set in a Mediterranean country (tell us where) OR read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many).

8. Moraine
*Read a book with the word GLACIER found in the text (share text) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.

9. Cenote
*Read a book with a subterranean scene (briefly describe) OR read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort (briefly describe).

10. Isthmus
*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel (use or ignore A, An or THE) OR read a "narrow" book, that is, a book with 100-150 pages (share page count).

11. Maar
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR OR read a series book #4.

12. Taiga
*Read a book set in a arctic or subarctic location (tell us where) OR read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot (tell us how).

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

14. Machair
*Read a book with flowers on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a tag on its GR Homepage that is related to nature (Outdoors, Ecology, Conservation, etc/share tag).

Welcome Bev!

Finished!

Geography Lesson
August 1, 2022 - Completion

Progress: 14/14

1. Bight
*Read a series book #7, #2 or #0 (any prequel with work for 0) .
Queens of the Crusades by Alison Weir 8/17/22 (series #2)

2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where).
Love and Other Scandals by Caroline Linden 8/17/22 (Great Britain)

3. Tarn
*Read a book with a mountain setting OR read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order).
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh 8/25/22

4. Bocage
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (tell us how)
The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis 8/16/22
(MC has trouble making connections in the art world because she wasn't born into a rich and well-known family)

5. Polynya
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover (post cover)
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage 8/22/22


6. Oxbow
*Read a book with a one-word title.
Balladz by Sharon Olds 10/11/22

7. Calanque
*Read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many).
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix 8/30/22 (67,000 ratings)

8. Moraine
*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.
The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers 8/25/22

9. Cenote
*Read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort (briefly describe).
Misrule by Heather Walter 8/17/22 (MC uses a magic ritual to "bind" other people to her)

10. Isthmus
*Read a "narrow" book, that is, a book with 100-150 pages (share page count).
The Mystery of the Masked Rider by Carolyn Keene 8/23/22 (154 pages)

11. Maar
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR
The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis 9/11/22 (MC: Aravis)

12. Taiga
*Read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot (tell us how).
It Takes a Scandal by Caroline Linden 9/13/22 (the two MCs frequently meet in the forest between their houses)

13. Presque-Isle
*Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enríquez 9/12/22

14. Machair
*Read a book with flowers on the cover (post cover)
Eleven Pipers Piping by Emily E.K. Murdoch 10/14/22

Glad you're joining us Sarah!

Geography Lesson
To Completion

1. Bight
*Read a book with a coastal scene on the cover (post cover) OR read a series book #7, #2 or #0 (any prequel with work for 0) .

2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where) OR read a book with the letters SK (intact) in the title or author's name.

3. Tarn
*Read a book with a mountain setting OR read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order).

4. Bocage
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (tell us how) OR read a book you felt was particularly "lush" (tell us how).

5. Polynya
*Read a book with ice or snow on the cover (post cover) OR read a book set during a very cold winter.

6. Oxbow
*Read a book where wildlife is important to the plot (tell us how) OR read a book with a one-word title.

7. Calanque
*Read a book set in a Mediterranean country (tell us where) OR read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many).

8. Moraine
*Read a book with the word GLACIER found in the text (share text) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.

9. Cenote
*Read a book with a subterranean scene (briefly describe) OR read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort (briefly describe).

10. Isthmus
*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel (use or ignore A, An or THE) OR read a "narrow" book, that is, a book with 100-150 pages (share page count).

11. Maar
*Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR OR read a series book #4.

12. Taiga
*Read a book set in a arctic or subarctic location (tell us where) OR read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot (tell us how).

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

14. Machair
*Read a book with flowers on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a tag on its GR Homepage that is related to nature (Outdoors, Ecology, Conservation, etc/share tag).

You're all set Amanda!

Geography Lesson
Begins: 01Aug22 / Ends: OPEN


14 / 14 completed


1. Bight * Coastal scene on cover ✔ – 05Aug22

2. Skerry * Read a book that takes place in Europe - Germany & France - The World That We Knew ✔ – 08Aug22

3. Tarn * Read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title - NoT dAughteR - I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter ✔ – 06Aug22

4. Bocage *Read a book where socioeconomic status is important - During Great Depression migrant field workers were set against the wealthy growers in California - The Four Winds ✔ – 01Aug22

5. Polynya * Snow on cover - ✔ – 17Sep22

6. Oxbow *Read a book where wildlife is important to the plot - Deer and coyotes hunting is an important aspect of what is going on in this book - The Coyotes of Carthage ✔– 21Sep22

7. Calanque *Read a book set in a Mediterranean country - France - Mistress of the Ritz ✔ – 17Aug22

8. Moraine * Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE - M A - Margaret Atwood / The Heart Goes Last ✔– 18Sep22

9. Cenote *Read a book with a subterranean scene - a tunnel under the church plays a key role in this mystery - Angel with Two Faces ✔– 30Sep22

10. Isthmus * Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel - Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting ✔ – 05Aug22

11. Maar *Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MAAR - Amanda & Mae are two sisters in The Chicken Sisters ✔ – 16Aug22

12. Taiga *Read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot - exploring the Amazon rainforest - Death on the River of Doubt ✔ – 24Oct22

13. Presque-Isle *Read a book with a hyphen in the author's name - Silvia Moreno-Garcia / Gods of Jade and Shadow ✔ – 29Nov22

14. Machair * Flowers on cover - ✔ – 29Oct22

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Glad you're joining us BC!

We went home to Erie (PA) this week to see my mom (and brother) for the first time since before covid. While in town, we visited Presque Isle State Park, and took these photos that I had to share here. It's not the best picture of the beach itself, but it's the best we could do :)

That's so cool Barb!! It looks like a cool place to spend some time. Thanks for sharing!

If you're into outdoor activities, there's something for (almost) everyone at the park -- bike rentals (and bike trails!), canoe/kayak and paddleboat rentals, picnic pavilions, a water taxi to take you across the bay to the city, and of course, lots of beaches and spots for fishing :) You can't camp in the park itself, but there are campgrounds just outside the park entrance.

finished
Geography Lesson
August 1, 2022 - Completion

❎1. Bight
*Read a series book #2 The Body in the KelpKatherine Hall Page 8/2/22

❎2. Skerry
*Read a book that takes place in Europe (tell us where) France Flame of ResistanceTracy Groot 8/11/22

❎3. Tarn
*Read a book with a mountain setting OR read a book that has all the letters of TARN in its title (any order).Eaves of DestructionKate Carlisle 8/3/22

❎4. Bocage
*Read a book where socioeconomic status is important (tell us how) (view spoiler)[ Senator's son keeps getting bailed out of trouble by rich dad...even murder possibly. (hide spoiler)]A Killer Among UsLynette Eason 8/4/22

❎5. Polynya
*Read a book set during a very cold winter. An Ale of Two CitiesSarah Fox 8/10/22

❎6. Oxbow
*Read a book with a one-word title. ObsessionPatricia Bradley 8//22

❎7. Calanque
*Read a book with over 11,000 ratings on its GR homepage (tell us how many). 29,258 RATINGS The Dead in Their Vaulted ArchesAlan Bradley 8/16/22
❎8. Moraine
*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MORAINE.Hickory Smoked HomicideRiley Adams 8/18/22

❎9. Cenote
*Read a book where the MC participates in a ritual of some sort (briefly describe).(view spoiler)[ serial killer enacts religious ritual killing as sacrifice to his god (hide spoiler)]Night FallNancy Mehl8/31/22

❎10. Isthmus
*Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel (use or ignore A, An or THE)Alas, She DrownedMonica Knightley 8/12/22

❎11. Maar
*Read a series book #4.Grave HeritageBlanche Day Manos 8/13/22

❎12. Taiga read a book where a forest is featured prominently in the plot (tell us how).(view spoiler)[J Jayme finds the woods surrounding her cabin peaceful until a friend is killed coming to see her through the woods. Jayme is haunted by the sight of the woods and won't go near them. (hide spoiler)]A Calculated WhiskVictoria Hamilton8/28/22

❎13. Presque-Isle
*Read a book that has been translated from its original language The Sisters of Auschwitz: The True Story of Two Jewish Sisters' Resistance in the Heart of Nazi TerritoryRoxane van Iperen. 9/3/22

❎14. Machair
*Read a book with flowers on the cover (post cover) Checked Out for Murder Allison Brook 8/9/22

Terrific job Chris! First to finish :)