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X 1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC Agatha Raisen Devil’s Delight M.C. Beaton 4/7
X 2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens) an anti government plot meets Joe Pickett Storm Watch C.J. Box 4/9
X 3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (Audrey, the bride to be is very wealthy) Death by Puffin: A Bachelorette Party Murder in Reykjavik Jennifer S. Alderson4/16
X 4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 #2 Witches' Bane Susan Wittig Albert 4/14
X 5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover) The Golden Spoon Jessa Maxwell

X 6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH Earth's the Right Place for Love Elizabeth Berg 4/11
X 7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where) Scotland Death of a TraitorM.C. Beaton 4/20
X 8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count) OR read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details). Acqua Alta Donna Leon 382 4/19
X 9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where) England Brackhampton 4:50 from Paddington Agatha Christie 4/28
X 10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age Resurrection Row Anne Perry 5/3
X 11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The). The RehearsalEleanor Catton 4/23
X 12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover West with the Night Beryl Markham


One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion
12/12
1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR homepage.
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien 4/14
2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens)
Rilla of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery 4/9
WWI
3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.
Sweep with Me by Ilona Andrews 4/18
4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1
Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs 4/4
5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover)
El caso de los anónimos by Agatha Christie 4/27
There's blood on the bottom point of the iron bar. See cover below.
6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it)
Elizabeth & Her German Garden by Elizabeth von Arnim 4/13
7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in Scotland (tell us where)
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark 4/1
Edinburgh
8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details).
They Do It with Mirrors by Agatha Christie 4/2
Lewis and Carrie Louise run a home for delinquent boys.
9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where)
Billy Boyle: A World War II Mystery by James R. Benn 4/14
London and several other places in England.
10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).
Postern of Fate by Agatha Christie 4/15
11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The).
The Wedding Journey by Carla Kelly 4/8
12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover)
Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews 5/7
See cover below.













One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion
12/12
1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC - Jane Brook

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character - Roarke

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 - #2

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book where several of the characters are relatives - Alice & Libby are sisters, Karen & Peter their parents, Nick is Libby's husband, Jess is his lover & Libby's best friend & sees Karen as a mother-figure

8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page - 368p

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom - Sussex

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number) - 464p

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover


One Island, Many Queens
Started: May 1, 2023 to May 11, 2023
12/12
1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name) OR read a book tagged FANTASY or FOLKLORE on its GR homepage.
Wild Rain - Christine Feehan 5/1/23 ✶✶✶✶

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).
Against the Currant - Olivia Matthews 5/3/23 ✶✶✶

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (tell us who)
The Lies I Tell - Julie Clark (Meg Williams) 5/7/23 ✶✶✶✶

OR read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.
4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) OR read a book where a marriage ends (by separation, divorce, or death) .
City Under One Roof - Iris Yamashita (MC husband was dead) 5/3/23 ✶✶✶✶

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover)
Such Sharp Teeth - Rachel Harrison 5/6/23 ✶✶✶✶

OR read a book with a MC whose is very religious (briefly share details).
6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).
The Nigerwife - Vanessa Walters 5;11/23 ✶✶✶✶

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where)
Mastering the Art of French Murder - Colleen Cambridge (Paris, France) 5/4/23 ✶✶✶✶✶

OR read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship).
8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count)
The Housemaid's Secret - Freida McFadden (318 p) 5/9/23 ✶✶✶✶

OR read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details).
9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where)
Only a Monster - Vanessa Len (London, England) 5/9/23 ✶✶✶✶

OR read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which).
10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age
Hotel of Secrets - Diana Biller 5/4/23 ✶✶✶✶

OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).
11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The).
Small Mercies - Dennis Lehane 5/5/23 ✶✶✶✶✶

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover)
Siren Queen - Nghi Vo 5/2/23 ✶✶

OR read a book that takes place in the future (tell us when).

One Island, Many Queens
April 01, 2023 - open-ended
1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC ==> Sophie

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (view spoiler)

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character ==> Roarke

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 ==> #1

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with an MC whose is very religious (Sister Lou).

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book where several of the characters are relatives ==> the Mantoni family, aunts uncles, cousins and in-laws

8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project ==> MC and husband are part of business that owns or acquires commercial and rental property

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age ==> 1888

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages ==> 414p

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover


One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion
❎1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name). Gemma.

❎2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).Dashing Through the SnowbirdsDonna Andrews4/8/23.
❎3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.No Parm No FoulLinda Reilly5/26/23
❎4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) #6 Aged for AcrimonyFiona Grace 4/1/23.
❎5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with a MC whose is very religious (briefly share details). (view spoiler)DigitalisRonie Kendig5/8/23
❎6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).The EscapeLisa Harris5/18/23
❎7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship).MC is father of young child. Stay At Home DeadJeffrey Allen4/14/23
❎8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 8 in its total count page (share count) 288 pp.

❎9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom. LONDON Murder at MacbethSusan Harper4/12/23
❎10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).Ruby Red and DeadLinda Clayton4/16/23
❎11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The).Death of a Pumpkin CarverLee Hollis4/4/23
❎12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover .Lynette EasonProtective Custody


April 1, 2023 to Completion
12/12 DONE
1 Boudica (I century)
✱ female MC AND tagged FANTASY Lily Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Allies Lydia Sherrer 5/7
2 Empress Maude (c 1102-1167)
✱title starts with a letter found in MAUDE Eclipse the Moon Jessie Mihalik 4/19
3 Eleanor of Aquitaine (c1122-1204)
✱ author's initials in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE A Deadly Chapter Essie Lang 5/16
4 The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ series book numbered 1 through 6 (Royal Street, #2) The House on Prytania Karen White 5/11
5 Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ blood on cover Stephen Spotswood 5/6

6 Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH Live and Let Spy Elizabeth Ellen Carter 5/24
7 Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ set in France Paris All the Devils Are Here Louise Penny 5/12
8 Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱married couple work together to complete a major project Eve and Roarke to solve a crime Creation in Death J.D. Robb 4/6
9 Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ set in the United Kingdom Derbyshire Spring Skies Over Bluebell Castle Sarah Bennett 4/6
10 Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱1st letter of every word in the title is in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE Acts of Mercy Mariah Stewart 4/9
11 Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ title starts a letter found in WINDSOR Whack Job Kendel Lynn 4/6
12 Future Queens
✱ lone female figure on cover Ann Omasta 4/26


1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name) OR read a book tagged FANTASY or FOLKLORE on its GR homepage.
Snug in Iceland, Victoria Walker - 03/04/23
Female MC: The main character is Rachel Roberts, her best friend is Anna and the store manage for the store she’s opening is Gudrun.
2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).
Almost Sleighed, Emily James - 17/04/23
Title: mAude
3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (tell us who) OR read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.
Daisy Lane, Pamela Grandstaff - 25/04/23
Wealthy character: Grace, the focus of everyone else’s efforts, is a girl raised in virtual poverty, inherits a trust fund worth millions after her grandfather dies. Her cousins – who are pretending to be rich, but actually aren’t very, and are generally crooked besides - spend the rest of the book trying to get control of it.
4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) OR read a book where a marriage ends (by separation, divorce, or death) .
Voices, Arnaldur Indriðason - 02/04/23
Series number: Inspector Erlendur English Translation Order #3, Series Order #5
5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a MC whose is very religious (briefly share details).
Midsummer Night's Mischief, Jennifer David Hesse, 23/05/23
Religious MC: : the MC is a practising Wiccan, and does talk a lot about her dedication to that and the comfort she takes from it.
6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).
Custom Baked Murder, Liz Mugavero - 26/04/23
Author name: Liz
7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where) OR read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship).
A Witch to Remember, Heather Blake - 03/05/23
Relatives: the MC is Darcy Merriweather. Other characters in the book include her sister Harper, her Aunt Ve (and her boyfriend) and her mother, Deryn. Her great-great aunt makes an appearance, too.
8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count) OR read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details).
The Sandman, Vol. 6: Fables & Reflections, Neil Gaiman - 10/05/23
Page count: 264pg
9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where) OR read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which).
Baking Bad, Kim M Watt - 10/04/23
UK setting: set in the Yorkshire Dales, England, UK – the nearest town is stated to be Skipton, and the detective is based in Leeds.
10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).
The Eye of Osiris, R. Austin Freeman - 26/05/23
Title: grandmOTEr Of
11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The).
Death in Bloom, Jess Dylan – 04/05/23
Title: winDsor
12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that takes place in the future (tell us when).
Away with the Fairies, Kerry Greenwood - 22/04/23


One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion
1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name) OR read a book tagged FANTASY or FOLKLORE on its GR homepage.
Allie- A Deadly Discovery by J.C. Kenney 11 April; 4☆

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).
Murder at the Lobstah Shack by Maddie Day 14 April; 4 1/2☆

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (tell us who) OR read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.
Chilled to the Cone by Ellie Alexander 17 April; 5☆

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) OR read a book where a marriage ends (by separation, divorce, or death) .
series book #3 + marriage ends by death- Hair of the Dog by Carlene O'Neil 26 April; 4☆

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a MC whose is very religious (briefly share details).
the male MC was a Templar Knight (the monastic order has just been dissolved) and is said to spend a lot of time praying- Forbidden Knight by Diana Cosby 16 April; 4☆

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).
Sniffing Out Danger by Elizabeth Heiter 3 April; 4☆

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where) OR read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship).
female MC, her mother-in-law, her son, her father, male MC (he's a cousin of the late female MC), a cousin of the male MS- Bones On the Mountain by Mindy Steele 12 May; 4☆

8. Mary II Stuart (1662-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count) OR read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details).
MC, her husband and her cousin have a company that remodels houses and then sells them- The Body in the Wheelbarrow by Judi Lynn 23 May; 4 1/2☆

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where) OR read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which).
London- Murder on Black Swan Lane by Andrea Penrose 21 May; 5☆

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).
Deadly Mountain Treasure by P.A. DePaul 12 April; 5☆

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The).
Shielding the Baby by Laura Scott 9 April; 5☆

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that takes place in the future (tell us when).
No Safe Place by Robin Mahle 8 April; 4☆


One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion
12/12
1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (Rylie Cooper): Catfished | Stella Bixby 4/6/23**

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The): Endangered | Pamela Beason 4/21/23***

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead | Olga Tokarczuk 4/4/34***

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (#5): The Chosen Dead | M.R. Hall 4/15/23****

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover): The Split | Sharon J. Bolton 4/28/23**

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum): Hideaway in Iceland | Victoria Walker 5/17/23***

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book where several of the characters are relatives (Hana, her mother Maggie & grandmother Juliana): Death in a Budapest Butterfly | Julia Buckley 5/14/23**

8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (116 Pages): A Death in the Family | Matthew Costello & Neil Richards 5/8/23****

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (Dorset, England): Old Soldiers Never Die | Margaret Mayhew 5/10/23***

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum): Dead Man’s Grave | Neil Lancaster 4/14/23***

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The): Death at Castle Cove | Mary Grand 5/8/23***

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book that takes place in the future (2058): Glory in Death | J.D. Robb 5/11/23**


April 1, 2023 to Completion
12/12.....Done....June 18, 2023
1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name) OR read a book tagged FANTASY or FOLKLORE on its GR homepage.
Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich....April 1, 2023 MC's name is Stephanie
2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).
Out of His League by Caroline Richardson....April 7, 2023 Boy and girl meet and they fall in love, boy and girl have a misunderstanding and have loud words.....Boy and Girl don't talk for 2 months, then they 'happen' to meet again and they resolve their differences
3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (tell us who) OR read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.
Murder at Dolphin Bay by Kathi Daley.....April 24, 2023 Luke is very wealthy
4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) OR read a book where a marriage ends (by separation, divorce, or death) .
A Superior Death by Nevada Barr....April 16, 2023 #2 in series
5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a MC whose is very religious (briefly share details).
Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews...June 3, 2023 The children's grandmother is overly religious and keeps the kids locked up because of their sins
6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).
The Unholy by Heather Graham.....May 12, 2023 Title initials....T, U
7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where) OR read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship).
Northwest Angle by William Kent Krueger... April 10, 2023 Cork is the father, his three children, his sister in law, and her husband....all relatives
8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count) OR read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details).
Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer.....April 15, 2023 191 pages
9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where) OR read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which).
Bad News Cowboy by Maisey Yates.....June 1, 2023 Liss is pregnant and gives birth
10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).
Murder in Chinatown by Victoria Thompson....June 14, 2023 Set in Victorian Age
11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The).
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs.....April 26, 2023 Title starts with I
12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that takes place in the future (tell us when).


April 1, 2023 to Completion
12/12 Completed. Finished
1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name)
(Kate Sexton)
Hollywood Taken-M.Z. Kelly 4/15/23
2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).
Made for You-Natasha Madison 5/01/23
3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.
Lisa Regan-Find Her Alive 4/03/23
4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which).
(Redemption Hills #3)
Never Look Back-A.L. Jackson 4/19/23
5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover).
Bite Force-J.A. Konrath 7/07/23

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).
Girl Eight: Hunted-Molly Black 5/20/23
7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where).
(France)
Perfect Strangers-J.T. Geissinger 4/07/23
8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count).
(368)
The Next 365 Days-Blanka Lipińska 4/02/23
9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which).
(MC is pregnant)
Best I Ever Had-S.L. Scott 5/25/23
10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).
Take Me Away-Kelly Elliott 4/15/23
11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number).
(530)
Fractured-Karin Slaughter 4/20/23
12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover).
Fool for You-Kelly Elliott 6/25/23


One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion
12 of 12 Complete
🔹1. Boudica (I century)
Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name).
The Five-Star Weekend - Elin Hilderbrand - 7/6/23 - Hollis Shaw
🔹2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).
Marauder - Clive Cussler - 6/12/23
🔹3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
Read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.
Beach Girls - Luanne Rice - 7/9/23 - LR
🔹4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) .
Hanging Falls - Margaret Mizushima - 5/26/23 - #6 Timber Creek K9 Mysteries
🔹5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover).
In Cold Blood - Truman Capote - 5/31/23

🔹6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).
The Railway Viaduct - Edward Marston - 7/17/23 -TRV
🔹7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where).
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle - Stuart Turton - 7/5/23 - set in England
🔹8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count).
Memorial Day - Vince Flynn - 6/17/23 - 608 pages
🔹9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where).
Murder at Wedgefield Manor - Erica Ruth Neubauer - 6/24/23 - set in England.
🔹10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).
Act of Treason - Vince Flynn - 6/26/23 - AOT
🔹11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number).
Gone With the Wind - Margaret Mitchell - 6/2/23 - 1057 pages
🔹12. Future Queens
Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover).
A Conspiracy in Belgravia - Sherry Thomas - 5/11/23


One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion
12/12
1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name) OR read a book tagged FANTASY or FOLKLORE on its GR homepage.
Mia Carina-Four Parties and a Funeral Maria DiRico 4/4/23
2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).
A little spat between girlfriend/boyfriend about her getting involved in the case (he’s state police) The Bark of Zorro Kathleen Y'Barbo 4/4/23 (But it's got a good ending!)
3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (tell us who) OR read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.
Eugene Tarkington Penthouse, Pools & Poison Louise Stevens 4/5/23
4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) OR read a book where a marriage ends (by separation, divorce, or death).
#1 Tiffany Austin Food Blogger Mystery-Eat, Drink and Drop Dead T.C. LoTempio 4/6/23
5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a MC who is very religious (briefly share details).
Praying every day before and after their business opens Hard Dough Homicide Olivia Matthews 5/25/23
6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).
The Fatal Folio Elizabeth Penney 10/24/23
7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where) OR read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship).
Stella and Starla are sisters, and Emmett’s their dad Harvest Moon Murder J.A. Whiting, May Stenmark 4/10/23
8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count) OR read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details).
154-The Incorruptible Ivy Jackson and the Museum Murder Rosie A. Point 4/7/23
9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where) OR read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which).
Paper Cuts Ellery Adams 4/10/23
10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).
TRR-The Retro Runaround Mel Morgan 4/17/23
11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The).
A Dead Ringer Joy Patrick 4/13/23
12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that takes place in the future (tell us when).


One Island, Many Queens
Begins: 01Apr23 / Ends: Open
12 / 12 Completed
1. Boudica (I century) ✱ Read a book with a female MC - Ellie is the mc in Echo Mountain ✔ – 21Apr23
2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167) ✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot - the Korean war - Cloud Cuckoo Land ✔ – 11Apr23
3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204) ✱ Read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE - T F - Tim Federle / Better Nate Than Ever ✔ – 24Apr23
4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII ✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 - Series # 5 - Yule Be Dead ✔ – 06Apr23
5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558) ✱ Read a book with a MC whose is very religious - Nayir is a devout Muslim, who prays fives times a day and frequently relies on the teachings of the Quran when faced with a dilemma in Finding Nouf ✔ – 28Apr23
6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603) ✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum) - G E - Great Expectations ✔ – 01July23
7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587) ✱ Read a book where several of the characters are relatives - Carmen, her Mami (*mom), her cousin Ariana, and her aunt Celia in / Once Upon a Quinceañera ✔ – 19Apr23
8. Mary II Stuart (1662-1694) ✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page - 258 p - The Opposite House ✔ – 19Apr23
9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714) ✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom - Windsor and London - The Little Princesses ✔ – 24May23
10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901) ✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE - T D P - The Diving Pool ✔ – 02Apr23
11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022) ✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages - 401 p - Horse ✔ – 08Apr23
12. Future Queens ✱ Lone female figure on the cover -

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One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion
12/12
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name) - Elise - Proposing to Preston Katy Regnery - 4/12/23
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens) - MC has to kill a leader of a drug cartel that is after him and anyone he loves - Wicked Ever After Shayla Black - 4/4/23
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (tell us who) - Ariel - Beneath the Truth Meghan March - 4/5/23
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) - #1 - Man Hunt Vanessa Vale - 4/8/23
✱ Read a book with a MC whose is very religious (briefly share details). - Tyler is a priest - The Star Trilogy Arianne Richmonde - 2/2/24
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum). - Vengeance Road Christine Feehan - 6/2/23
✱ Read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship). - Maren's two sisters, Emme and Stella are both in the story - Only Him Melanie Harlow - 4/12/23
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count) - 160 pgs - The Game Maker Kitty Thomas - 4/8/23
✱ Read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which). - JJ is pregnant - Confessions Nicole Edwards - 4/15/23
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum). - The Anatomy of Us Amelia LeFay - 9/6/23
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The). - Ready to Wed J.L. Berg - 4/18/23
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover) -


One Island, Many Queens
04/01/2023 - ?
1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book tagged FANTASY or FOLKLORE on its GR homepage.

2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).

3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.

4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which)

5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover)

6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).

7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where)

8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count) OR read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details).

9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which).

10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).

11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number)

12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover)


One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion
12/12
1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name) -Karnie Cleaver in A Cut Above by Judi Lynn-4/1/23
OR read a book tagged FANTASY or FOLKLORE on its GR homepage.
2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book where there is a conflict in the plot (it doesn't have to be a war; tell us briefly what happens) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The).- The Albigenses, a Romance: Volume IV by Charles Maturin-5/12/23
3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (tell us who)- the MC, Phryne Fisher, is very wealthy in -Death by Water by Kerry Greenwood-1/24/24
OR read a book whose author's first and last name can be found in ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE.
4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) Series #4- Triggerfish Twist by Tim Dorsey-7/21/23
OR read a book where a marriage ends (by separation, divorce, or death) .
5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with blood on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a MC whose is very religious (briefly share details).-Joan of Arc is one of the characters in Henry VI, Part 1 by William Shakespeare-6/16/24-
6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THE VIRGIN QUEEN (two word minimum).- -Time Regained by Marcel Proust- 2/23/25
7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book set in France or Scotland (tell us where) OR read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship). Greg Heffley and his Mom, Dad and two brothers in The Meltdown by Jeff Kinney-7/7/23
8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count) -Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman-6/16/23-624p.
OR read a book where a married couple run a business together or work together to complete a major project (briefly share details).
9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book set in the United Kingdom (tell us where) OR read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which).- Rose-a-Sharon is pregnant for most of the novel in The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck-7/9/23-
10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book set during the Victorian Age OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).- Of Mortgages and Things by Dermot O'Hanlon-10/6/23
11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
✱ Read a large book (more than 400 pages; share page number) OR read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The).- If This World Were Mine by E. Lynn Harris- 5/26/23-
12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover)- -Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George-7/27-23-

OR read a book that takes place in the future (tell us when)
Books mentioned in this topic
Triggerfish Twist (other topics)Julie of the Wolves (other topics)
A Cut Above (other topics)
Henry VI, Part 1 (other topics)
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One Island, Many Queens
April 1, 2023 to Completion
12/12
√1. Boudica (I century)
✱ Read a book with a female MC (tell us her name) Antoinette Conway, MC in book:The Secret Place|52263433] by Tana French 4.8.23
√2. Empress Maude (c. 1102-1167)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in MAUDE (ignore A, An or The). An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten 4.4.23
√3. Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122-1204)
✱ Read a book with a wealthy character (tell us who) In Seeing a Large Cat by Elizabeth Peters 4.23.23 Cyrus Vandergelt is a very wealthy character
√4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
✱ Read a series book numbered 1 through 6 (tell us which) The Unfortunate Englishman by John Lawton 4.7.23 is book #2 in the Joe Wilderness series.
√5. Mary I Tudor (1516-1558)
✱ Read a book with a MC whose is very religious (briefly share details). Vester Frazier, a brimstone and hellfire kind of preacher in The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Rchardson 4.18.23
√6. Elizabeth I Tudor (1533-1603)
✱ Read a book written by an author whose first name is ELIZABETH (or any variation of it) Elizabeth Cooke is the author of Rutherford Park by Elizabeth Cooke 4.14.23
√7. Mary I Stuart, Queen of Scotland (1542-1587)
✱ Read a book where several of the characters are relatives (tell us who and their relationship). Inspector Gamache, husband and father, Rene-Marie, his wife, Daniel, his son and Annie his daughter inThe Cruelest Month by Louise Penny 4.10.23
√8. Mary II Stuart (1562-1694)
✱ Read a book with 1, 6 or 8 in its total count page (share count) Diary of a Dead Man on Leave by David Downing 4.12.23 567 pages
√9. Anne Stuart (1665-1714)
✱ Read a book where someone is pregnant or a birth occurs (tell us which). Both. Elizabeth is pregnant and later gives birth in Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 4.17.23
√10. Queen Victoria (1819-1901)
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GRANDMOTHER OF EUROPE (three words minimum).
Precious and Grace by Alexander McCall Smith 5.2.23
11. Elizabeth II (1926-2022)
√✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in WINDSOR (ignore A, An or The). Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger 4.2.23
√12. Future Queens
✱ Read a book with a lone female figure on the cover (post cover)
But For The Grace by Peter Grainger 4.22.23