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May in History: Duration: May 1/14 – May 31/14
Levels: History Buff: 7+books
May 1st - Observed as May Day, a holiday and spring festival since ancient times:
Read a book with a flower or basket on the cover. Or with a person on the cover that you wish would put a flower basket on your doorstep so that you could run after them to kiss them.
May 4, 1494 - During his second journey of exploration in the New World, Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica:
Read the second book in a series that was a great discovery for you.
May 5th - Celebrated in Mexico as Cinco de Mayo, a national holiday in remembrance of the Battle of Puebla in 1862:
Read a book set in Mexico or in which someone enjoys Mexican food or a margarita.
May 10, 1869 - The newly constructed tracks of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railways were first linked at Promontory Point, Utah with a golden spike:
Read a book with a train on the cover or where the characters travel by train.
May 10, 1994 - Former political prisoner Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president of South Africa:
Read a book where someone goes from the bottom of the heap to the top
May 12, 1820 - British nurse and public health activist Florence Nightingale was born in Florence, Italy:
Read a book with a character that is a nurse.
May 14, 1607 - The first permanent English settlement in America was established at Jamestown, Virginia:
Read a book set in Virginia.
May 14, 1804 - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed St. Louis on their expedition to explore the Northwest. They arrived at the Pacific coast of Oregon in November of 1805 and returned to St. Louis in September of 1806, completing a journey of about 6,000 miles:
Read a book featuring a road trip.
May 14, 1686 - German physicist Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) was born in Danzig, Germany. His name is now attached to one of the major temperature measurement scales:
Read a book that raises your temperature.
May 21, 1881 - The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton. The organization today provides volunteer disaster relief in the U.S. and abroad:
Read a book that has a disaster in it that the Red Cross would respond to.
May 27, 1937 - In San Francisco, 200,000 people celebrated the grand opening of the Golden Gate Bridge by strolling across it:
Read a book set in San Francisco. Bonus points if the Golden Gate Bridge is on the cover or featured in the book.
May in historyDuration: 5/1/14 – 5/31/14
level student 3 or less
read: 3/3
✔ May 1st - Observed as May Day, a holiday and spring festival since ancient times: Read a book with a flower or basket on the cover. Or with a person on the cover that you wish would put a flower basket on your doorstep so that you could run after them to kiss them.
In Too Deep 13.05.2014 ♥♥♥♥
May 4, 1494 - During his second journey of exploration in the New World, Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica: Read the second book in a series that was a great discovery for you.
Grass for His Pillow
✔ May 14, 1686 - German physicist Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) was born in Danzig, Germany. His name is now attached to one of the major temperature measurement scales: Read a book that raises your temperature.
A Virgin River Christmas 08.05.2014 ♥♥♥
✔ May 16, 1862 - During the American Civil War, Union General Benjamin Butler, military governor of New Orleans, issued his "Woman Order" declaring that any Southern woman showing disrespect for Union soldiers or the U.S. would be regarded as a woman of the town, or prostitute: Read a book set in New Orleans or with a “woman of the town” as a character.
Mercy Blade 10.05.2014 ♥♥♥
May 22, 1859 - Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle was born at Edinburgh, Scotland: Read a Sherlock Holmes book or something inspired by Sherlock Holmes.
The Beekeeper's Apprentice
May 20142/3
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14th-Voyage on the Great Titanic 5-21-14
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May in History
Duration: May
Level: Major
May 1st - Observed as May Day, a holiday and spring festival since ancient times: Read a book with a flower or basket on the cover. Or with a person on the cover that you wish would put a flower basket on your doorstep so that you could run after them to kiss them.
May 4, 1494 - During his second journey of exploration in the New World, Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica: Read the second book in a series that was a great discovery for you.
May 5th - Celebrated in Mexico as Cinco de Mayo, a national holiday in remembrance of the Battle of Puebla in 1862: Read a book set in Mexico or in which someone enjoys Mexican food or a margarita.
May 10, 1869 - The newly constructed tracks of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railways were first linked at Promontory Point, Utah with a golden spike: Read a book with a train on the cover or where the characters travel by train.
May 10, 1994 - Former political prisoner Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president of South Africa: Read a book where someone goes from the bottom of the heap to the top.
May 12, 1820 - British nurse and public health activist Florence Nightingale was born in Florence, Italy: Read a book with a character that is a nurse.
May 14, 1607 - The first permanent English settlement in America was established at Jamestown, Virginia: Read a book set in Virginia.
May 14, 1804 - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed St. Louis on their expedition to explore the Northwest. They arrived at the Pacific coast of Oregon in November of 1805 and returned to St. Louis in September of 1806, completing a journey of about 6,000 miles: Read a book featuring a road trip.
May 14, 1686 - German physicist Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) was born in Danzig, Germany. His name is now attached to one of the major temperature measurement scales: Read a book that raises your temperature.
May 16, 1862 - During the American Civil War, Union General Benjamin Butler, military governor of New Orleans, issued his "Woman Order" declaring that any Southern woman showing disrespect for Union soldiers or the U.S. would be regarded as a woman of the town, or prostitute: Read a book set in New Orleans or with a “woman of the town” as a character.
May 18, 1980 - Mount St. Helens volcano erupted in southwestern Washington State spewing steam and ash over 11 miles into the sky: Read a book set in Washington or dealing with a volcano.
May 21, 1881 - The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton. The organization today provides volunteer disaster relief in the U.S. and abroad: Read a book that has a disaster in it that the Red Cross would respond to.
May 22, 1859 - Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle was born at Edinburgh, Scotland: Read a Sherlock Holmes book or something inspired by Sherlock Holmes.
May 25, 1803 - American author and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson was born in Boston, Massachusetts: Read some of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s work.
May 27, 1937 - In San Francisco, 200,000 people celebrated the grand opening of the Golden Gate Bridge by strolling across it: Read a book set in San Francisco. Bonus points if the Golden Gate Bridge is on the cover or featured in the book.
May 29, 1453 - The city of Constantinople was captured by the Turks, who renamed it Istanbul: Read a book set in any of the renamed towns, cities, countries listed on this page Renamed Places
May 31, 1819 - American poet Walt Whitman was born in Long Island, New York: Read some of Walt Whitman’s work.
Duration: 5/1/14 – 5/31/14 ---- Levels: -- History Buff: 7+books May in History:
1 - May Day --
2 - Jamaica --
3 - Cinco de Mayo ----
4 - Central Pacific railways ----
5 - Nelson Mandela ----
6 - Florence Nightingale ----
7 - Jamestown ----
8 - Lewis and Clark ----
9 - Gabriel Fahrenheit ----
10 - American Civil War ----
11 - Mount St. Helens volcano ----
12 - The American Red Cross ----
13 - Golden Gate Bridge ----
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MAY IN HISTORYBegins: 01May14 / Ends: 31May14
LEVEL: Major 4-6 books
7/6 completed
May 1st - Observed as May Day, a holiday and spring festival since ancient times: Read a book with a flower or basket on the cover. Or with a person on the cover that you wish would put a flower basket on your doorstep so that you could run after them to kiss them.
May 4, 1494 - Read the second book in a series that was a great discovery for you. - Through the Grinder ✔ – 25May14
May 5th - Celebrated in Mexico as Cinco de Mayo - Read a book in which someone enjoys Mexican food. - almost hate to count it, but they DO go to Taco Bell in A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty ✔ – 10May14
May 10, 1869 - Read a book where the characters travel by train. - Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald ✔ – 01May14
May 10, 1994 - Former political prisoner Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president of South Africa: Read a book where someone goes from the bottom of the heap to the top.
May 12, 1820 - British nurse and public health activist Florence Nightingale was born in Florence, Italy: Read a book with a character that is a nurse.
May 14, 1607 - The first permanent English settlement in America was established at Jamestown, Virginia: Read a book set in Virginia. - Set at least in part in Arlington VA where Ollie's condo/apartment is - State of the Onion ✔ – 20May14
May 14, 1804 - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed St. Louis on their expedition to explore the Northwest. They arrived at the Pacific coast of Oregon in November of 1805 and returned to St. Louis in September of 1806, completing a journey of about 6,000 miles: Read a book featuring a road trip.
May 14, 1686 - Read a book that raises your temperature.
Appalled at the injustice, incensed at the waste - The Innocent Man ✔ – 11May14
May 16, 1862 - Read a book set in New Orleans. - Storm Damage ✔ – 08May14
May 18, 1980 - Mount St. Helens volcano erupted in southwestern Washington State spewing steam and ash over 11 miles into the sky: Read a book set in Washington or dealing with a volcano.
May 21, 1881 - Read a book that has a disaster in it that the Red Cross would respond to. - On Folly Beach ✔ – 03May14 (Hurricane Hugo)
May 22, 1859 - Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle was born at Edinburgh, Scotland: Read a Sherlock Holmes book or something inspired by Sherlock Holmes.
May 25, 1803 - American author and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson was born in Boston, Massachusetts: Read some of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s work.
May 27, 1937 - In San Francisco, 200,000 people celebrated the grand opening of the Golden Gate Bridge by strolling across it: Read a book set in San Francisco. Bonus points if the Golden Gate Bridge is on the cover or featured in the book.
May 29, 1453 - The city of Constantinople was captured by the Turks, who renamed it Istanbul: Read a book set in any of the renamed towns, cities, countries listed on this page Renamed Places
May 31, 1819 - American poet Walt Whitman was born in Long Island, New York: Read some of Walt Whitman’s work.
I'm in :)MAY IN HISTORY
05/01/14 - 05/31/14
Level: History Buff: 7+books
May 1st - Observed as May Day, a holiday and spring festival since ancient times: Read a book with a flower or basket on the cover. Or with a person on the cover that you wish would put a flower basket on your doorstep so that you could run after them to kiss them.
May 4, 1494 - During his second journey of exploration in the New World, Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica: Read the second book in a series that was a great discovery for you.
May 5th - Celebrated in Mexico as Cinco de Mayo, a national holiday in remembrance of the Battle of Puebla in 1862: Read a book set in Mexico or in which someone enjoys Mexican food or a margarita.
May 10, 1869 - The newly constructed tracks of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railways were first linked at Promontory Point, Utah with a golden spike: Read a book with a train on the cover or where the characters travel by train.
May 10, 1994 - Former political prisoner Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president of South Africa: Read a book where someone goes from the bottom of the heap to the top.
May 12, 1820 - British nurse and public health activist Florence Nightingale was born in Florence, Italy: Read a book with a character that is a nurse.
May 14, 1607 - The first permanent English settlement in America was established at Jamestown, Virginia: Read a book set in Virginia.
May 14, 1804 - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed St. Louis on their expedition to explore the Northwest. They arrived at the Pacific coast of Oregon in November of 1805 and returned to St. Louis in September of 1806, completing a journey of about 6,000 miles: Read a book featuring a road trip.
May 14, 1686 - German physicist Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) was born in Danzig, Germany. His name is now attached to one of the major temperature measurement scales: Read a book that raises your temperature.
May 16, 1862 - During the American Civil War, Union General Benjamin Butler, military governor of New Orleans, issued his "Woman Order" declaring that any Southern woman showing disrespect for Union soldiers or the U.S. would be regarded as a woman of the town, or prostitute: Read a book set in New Orleans or with a “woman of the town” as a character.
May 18, 1980 - Mount St. Helens volcano erupted in southwestern Washington State spewing steam and ash over 11 miles into the sky: Read a book set in Washington or dealing with a volcano.
May 21, 1881 - The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton. The organization today provides volunteer disaster relief in the U.S. and abroad: Read a book that has a disaster in it that the Red Cross would respond to.
May 22, 1859 - Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle was born at Edinburgh, Scotland: Read a Sherlock Holmes book or something inspired by Sherlock Holmes.
May 25, 1803 - American author and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson was born in Boston, Massachusetts: Read some of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s work.
May 27, 1937 - In San Francisco, 200,000 people celebrated the grand opening of the Golden Gate Bridge by strolling across it: Read a book set in San Francisco. Bonus points if the Golden Gate Bridge is on the cover or featured in the book.
May 29, 1453 - The city of Constantinople was captured by the Turks, who renamed it Istanbul: Read a book set in any of the renamed towns, cities, countries listed on this page Renamed Places
May 31, 1819 - American poet Walt Whitman was born in Long Island, New York: Read some of Walt Whitman’s work.
I'm in..
I'm in!MAY IN HISTORY
05/01/14 - 05/31/14
LEVEL: Major 4-6 books
1/4 completed
May 1st - Observed as May Day, a holiday and spring festival since ancient times: Read a book with a flower or basket on the cover. Or with a person on the cover that you wish would put a flower basket on your doorstep so that you could run after them to kiss them.
Two for the Dough, Janet Evanovich, 05/24/14 ****
May 5th - Celebrated in Mexico as Cinco de Mayo, a national holiday in remembrance of the Battle of Puebla in 1862: Read a book set in Mexico or in which someone enjoys Mexican food or a margarita.
May 10, 1869 - The newly constructed tracks of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railways were first linked at Promontory Point, Utah with a golden spike: Read a book with a train on the cover or where the characters travel by train.
May 10, 1994 - Former political prisoner Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president of South Africa: Read a book where someone goes from the bottom of the heap to the top.
May 12, 1820 - British nurse and public health activist Florence Nightingale was born in Florence, Italy: Read a book with a character that is a nurse.
May 14, 1607 - The first permanent English settlement in America was established at Jamestown, Virginia: Read a book set in Virginia.
May 14, 1804 - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed St. Louis on their expedition to explore the Northwest. They arrived at the Pacific coast of Oregon in November of 1805 and returned to St. Louis in September of 1806, completing a journey of about 6,000 miles: Read a book featuring a road trip.
May 14, 1686 - German physicist Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) was born in Danzig, Germany. His name is now attached to one of the major temperature measurement scales: Read a book that raises your temperature.
May 16, 1862 - During the American Civil War, Union General Benjamin Butler, military governor of New Orleans, issued his "Woman Order" declaring that any Southern woman showing disrespect for Union soldiers or the U.S. would be regarded as a woman of the town, or prostitute: Read a book set in New Orleans or with a “woman of the town” as a character.
May 18, 1980 - Mount St. Helens volcano erupted in southwestern Washington State spewing steam and ash over 11 miles into the sky: Read a book set in Washington or dealing with a volcano.
May 21, 1881 - The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton. The organization today provides volunteer disaster relief in the U.S. and abroad: Read a book that has a disaster in it that the Red Cross would respond to.
May 22, 1859 - Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle was born at Edinburgh, Scotland: Read a Sherlock Holmes book or something inspired by Sherlock Holmes.
May 25, 1803 - American author and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson was born in Boston, Massachusetts: Read some of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s work.
May 27, 1937 - In San Francisco, 200,000 people celebrated the grand opening of the Golden Gate Bridge by strolling across it: Read a book set in San Francisco. Bonus points if the Golden Gate Bridge is on the cover or featured in the book.
May 29, 1453 - The city of Constantinople was captured by the Turks, who renamed it Istanbul: Read a book set in any of the renamed towns, cities, countries listed on this page Renamed Places
May 31, 1819 - American poet Walt Whitman was born in Long Island, New York: Read some of Walt Whitman’s work.
3/3May 1st - Observed as May Day Trouble in the Tarot 5/1/14
May 4, 1494 -Read the second book in a series that was a great discovery for you. Two for the Dough5/12/14
May 16, 1862 -a woman of the town, or prostitute: One for the Money 5/3/14
Duration: 5/1/14 – 5/31/14 7+ book-History Buff
May in History:
7/7 Books
May 1st - Observed as May Day, a holiday and spring festival since ancient times: Read a book with a flower or basket on the cover. Or with a person on the cover that you wish would put a flower basket on your doorstep so that you could run after them to kiss them.-
May 4, 1494 - During his second journey of exploration in the New World, Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica: Read the second book in a series that was a great discovery for you.
May 5th - Celebrated in Mexico as Cinco de Mayo, a national holiday in remembrance of the Battle of Puebla in 1862: Read a book set in Mexico or in which someone enjoys Mexican food or a margarita. Death Comes for the Archbishop byWilla Cather-Completed 5/21/14-*****
May 10, 1869 - The newly constructed tracks of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railways were first linked at Promontory Point, Utah with a golden spike: Read a book with a train on the cover or where the characters travel by train.
May 10, 1994 - Former political prisoner Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president of South Africa: Read a book where someone goes from the bottom of the heap to the top.
May 12, 1820 - British nurse and public health activist Florence Nightingale was born in Florence, Italy: Read a book with a character that is a nurse.
May 14, 1607 - The first permanent English settlement in America was established at Jamestown, Virginia: Read a book set in Virginia.
May 14, 1804 - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed St. Louis on their expedition to explore the Northwest. They arrived at the Pacific coast of Oregon in November of 1805 and returned to St. Louis in September of 1806, completing a journey of about 6,000 miles: Read a book featuring a road trip.
May 14, 1686 - German physicist Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) was born in Danzig, Germany. His name is now attached to one of the major temperature measurement scales: Read a book that raises your temperature.
May 16, 1862 - During the American Civil War, Union General Benjamin Butler, military governor of New Orleans, issued his "Woman Order" declaring that any Southern woman showing disrespect for Union soldiers or the U.S. would be regarded as a woman of the town, or prostitute: Read a book set in New Orleans or with a “woman of the town” as a character.
May 18, 1980 - Mount St. Helens volcano erupted in southwestern Washington State spewing steam and ash over 11 miles into the sky: Read a book set in Washington or dealing with a volcano.
May 21, 1881 - The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton. The organization today provides volunteer disaster relief in the U.S. and abroad: Read a book that has a disaster in it that the Red Cross would respond to.
May 22, 1859 - Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle was born at Edinburgh, Scotland: Read a Sherlock Holmes book or something inspired by Sherlock Holmes.
May 25, 1803 - American author and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson was born in Boston, Massachusetts: Read some of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s work.
May 27, 1937 - In San Francisco, 200,000 people celebrated the grand opening of the Golden Gate Bridge by strolling across it: Read a book set in San Francisco. Bonus points if the Golden Gate Bridge is on the cover or featured in the book.
May 29, 1453 - The city of Constantinople was captured by the Turks, who renamed it Istanbul: Read a book set in any of the renamed towns, cities, countries listed on this page Renamed Places
May 31, 1819 - American poet Walt Whitman was born in Long Island, New York: Read some of Walt Whitman’s work.
I'm in for 7.READ: 7/7
✔May 1st - Observed as May Day, a holiday and spring festival since ancient times: Read a book with a flower or basket on the cover. Or with a person on the cover that you wish would put a flower basket on your doorstep so that you could run after them to kiss them.
Forever and a Day - Jill Shalvis (flowers on cover) 5/25✔May 4, 1494 - During his second journey of exploration in the New World, Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica: Read the second book in a series that was a great discovery for you.
The Firebird - Susanna Kearsley 5/12✔May 14, 1686 - German physicist Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) was born in Danzig, Germany. His name is now attached to one of the major temperature measurement scales: Read a book that raises your temperature.
Atlantis Betrayed - Alyssa Day 5/6✔May 5th - Celebrated in Mexico as Cinco de Mayo, a national holiday in remembrance of the Battle of Puebla in 1862: Read a book set in Mexico or in which someone enjoys Mexican food or a margarita.
Extreme Exposure - Pamela Clare (heroine loves margaritas) 5/28✔May 10, 1994 - Former political prisoner Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president of South Africa: Read a book where someone goes from the bottom of the heap to the top.
Unwind - Neal Shusterman 5/21✔May 16, 1862 - During the American Civil War, Union General Benjamin Butler, military governor of New Orleans, issued his "Woman Order" declaring that any Southern woman showing disrespect for Union soldiers or the U.S. would be regarded as a woman of the town, or prostitute: Read a book set in New Orleans or with a “woman of the town” as a character.
Illusion - Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/23✔May 29, 1453 - The city of Constantinople was captured by the Turks, who renamed it Istanbul: Read a book set in any of the renamed towns, cities, countries listed on this page
Eat Prey Love - Kerrelyn Sparks (Thailand) 5/16CHALLENGE COMPLETE
The Challenge FactoryMay in History
Duration: 5/1/2014 - 5/31/2014
Progress: 7 out of 7
May 1st - Observed as May Day, a holiday and spring festival since ancient times: Read a book with a flower or basket on the cover. Or with a person on the cover that you wish would put a flower basket on your doorstep so that you could run after them to kiss them:
Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 5/14/2014 - Flower on the Cover
May 4, 1494 - During his second journey of exploration in the New World, Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica: Read the second book in a series that was a great discovery for you.
The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett - **** - 5/1/2014
May 10, 1869 - The newly constructed tracks of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railways were first linked at Promontory Point, Utah with a golden spike: Read a book with a train on the cover or where the characters travel by train:
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare - ***** - 5/22/2014 - Travels by Train
May 14, 1804 - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed St. Louis on their expedition to explore the Northwest. They arrived at the Pacific coast of Oregon in November of 1805 and returned to St. Louis in September of 1806, completing a journey of about 6,000 miles: Read a book featuring a road trip.
Blood Promise by Richelle Mead - **** - 5/21/2014 - Goes to Russia
May 14, 1686 - German physicist Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) was born in Danzig, Germany. His name is now attached to one of the major temperature measurement scales: Read a book that raises your temperature:
The Dead Girls' Dance by Rachel Caine - *** - 5/26/2014 - Irritated me, so it raised my temperature
May 18, 1980 - Mount St. Helens volcano erupted in southwestern Washington State spewing steam and ash over 11 miles into the sky: Read a book set in Washington or dealing with a volcano:
Courting Darkness by Yasmine Galenorn - **** - 5/29/2014 - 286 Pages - Setting in Washington State
May 21, 1881 - The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton. The organization today provides volunteer disaster relief in the U.S. and abroad: Read a book that has a disaster in it that the Red Cross would respond to:
Pompeii by Robert Harris - * - 5/28/2014
May in History ChallengeDuration: 5/1/2014 - 5/31/2014
Level: Aiming for Buff, will settle for Major
Progress: 0/7
5/1 - May Day: flower or basket on the cover or a person on the cover that you wish would put a flower basket on your doorstep so that you could run after them to kiss them - Eat Pray Love (?)
5/4 - Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica: second book in a series that was a great discovery for you -
5/5 - Cinco de Mayo: set in Mexico or in which someone enjoys Mexican food or a margarita -
5/10 - train on the cover or characters travel by train - Bourne Identity
5/10 - Nelson Mandela inaugurated as president of South Africa: someone goes from the bottom of the heap to the top - Long Walk to Freedom
5/12 - Florence Nightingale was born: a character that is a nurse -
5/14 - set in Virginia - The Kitchen House
5/14 - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed St. Louis on their expedition: a road trip -
5/14 - Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) was born: Read a book that raises your temperature -
5/16 - Read a book set in New Orleans or with a “woman of the town” as a character -
5/18 - Mount St. Helens volcano erupted: set in Washington or dealing with a volcano -
5/21 - The American Red Cross was founded: Read a book that has a disaster in it that the Red Cross would respond to -
5/22 - Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle was born at Edinburgh, Scotland: Read a Sherlock Holmes book or something inspired by Sherlock Holmes - Sherlock Holmes #1
5/25 - American author and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson was born in Boston, Massachusetts: Read some of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s work -
5/27 - Grand opening of the Golden Gate Bridge: set in San Francisco -
5/29 - The city of Constantinople was captured by the Turks, who renamed it Istanbul: Read a book set in any of the renamed towns, cities, countries listed on this page Renamed Places - The Road of Lost Innocence
5/31 - American poet Walt Whitman was born in Long Island, New York: Read some of Walt Whitman’s work -
Finished my challenge...happy reading!Levels: History Buff: 7+books
May 1st - Observed as May Day, a holiday and spring festival since ancient times:
Read a book with a flower or basket on the cover. Or with a person on the cover that you wish would put a flower basket on your doorstep so that you could run after them to kiss them.
May 4, 1494 - During his second journey of exploration in the New World, Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica:
Read the second book in a series that was a great discovery for you.
May 5th - Celebrated in Mexico as Cinco de Mayo, a national holiday in remembrance of the Battle of Puebla in 1862:
Read a book set in Mexico or in which someone enjoys Mexican food or a margarita.
May 10, 1869 - The newly constructed tracks of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railways were first linked at Promontory Point, Utah with a golden spike:
Read a book with a train on the cover or where the characters travel by train.
May 10, 1994 - Former political prisoner Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president of South Africa:
Read a book where someone goes from the bottom of the heap to the top
May 12, 1820 - British nurse and public health activist Florence Nightingale was born in Florence, Italy:
Read a book with a character that is a nurse.
May 14, 1607 - The first permanent English settlement in America was established at Jamestown, Virginia:
Read a book set in Virginia.
May 14, 1804 - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed St. Louis on their expedition to explore the Northwest. They arrived at the Pacific coast of Oregon in November of 1805 and returned to St. Louis in September of 1806, completing a journey of about 6,000 miles:
Read a book featuring a road trip.
May 14, 1686 - German physicist Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) was born in Danzig, Germany. His name is now attached to one of the major temperature measurement scales:
Read a book that raises your temperature.
May 21, 1881 - The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton. The organization today provides volunteer disaster relief in the U.S. and abroad:
Read a book that has a disaster in it that the Red Cross would respond to.
May 27, 1937 - In San Francisco, 200,000 people celebrated the grand opening of the Golden Gate Bridge by strolling across it:
Read a book set in San Francisco. Bonus points if the Golden Gate Bridge is on the cover or featured in the book.
UPDATE Message # 7 - CHALLENGE COMPLETED - 20 May 14MAY IN HISTORY
Begins: 01May14 / Ends: 31May14
LEVEL: Major 4-6 books
6/6 completed
May 5th - Celebrated in Mexico as Cinco de Mayo - Read a book in which someone enjoys Mexican food. - almost hate to count it, but they DO go to Taco Bell in A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty ✔ – 10May14
May 10, 1869 - Read a book where the characters travel by train. - Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald ✔ – 01May14
May 14, 1607 - The first permanent English settlement in America was established at Jamestown, Virginia: Read a book set in Virginia. - Set at least in part in Arlington VA where Ollie's condo/apartment is - State of the Onion ✔ – 20May14
May 14, 1686 - Read a book that raises your temperature.
Appalled at the injustice, incensed at the waste - The Innocent Man ✔ – 11May14
May 16, 1862 - Read a book set in New Orleans. - Storm Damage ✔ – 08May14
May 21, 1881 - Read a book that has a disaster in it that the Red Cross would respond to. - On Folly Beach ✔ – 03May14 (Hurricane Hugo)
Woohoo, History buff!Flower on the cover - Surrender 5/23
With a nurse - Waiting Fate 5/3
Set in Virginia - Shadow Woman 5/28
Road trip - The Last Male Virgin 5/14
New Orleans - Kill and Tell 5/24
Washinton - Trust Me 5/19
San Fransisco - Dragon Heat 5/12
Level - Major6/4+
May 1st: At the Bride Hunt Ball by Olivia Parker (May 19 - White roses on cover)
May 4, 1494: Hard as You Can by Laura Kaye (May 18 - #2 in Hard Ink series which I'm loving)
May 5th: Divorced, Desperate and Delicious by Christie Craig (May 14 - Lacy eats fajitas with her friends)
May 10, 1994: Fixed on You by Laurelin Paige (May 13 - Alayna was an obsessive stalker, now she's under control etc.)
May 12, 1820: Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione (May 11 - Characters work in a demon hospital)
May 18, 1980: Frostbite by Richelle Mead (May 20 - Set in Washington)
Done!Progress: 7 out of 7
May 1st - Observed as May Day, a holiday and spring festival since ancient times: Read a book with a flower or basket on the cover. Or with a person on the cover that you wish would put a flower basket on your doorstep so that you could run after them to kiss them:
Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 5/14/2014 - Flower on the Cover
May 4, 1494 - During his second journey of exploration in the New World, Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica: Read the second book in a series that was a great discovery for you.
The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett - **** - 5/1/2014
May 10, 1869 - The newly constructed tracks of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railways were first linked at Promontory Point, Utah with a golden spike: Read a book with a train on the cover or where the characters travel by train:
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare - ***** - 5/22/2014 - Travels by Train
May 14, 1804 - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed St. Louis on their expedition to explore the Northwest. They arrived at the Pacific coast of Oregon in November of 1805 and returned to St. Louis in September of 1806, completing a journey of about 6,000 miles: Read a book featuring a road trip.
Blood Promise by Richelle Mead - **** - 5/21/2014 - Goes to Russia
May 14, 1686 - German physicist Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) was born in Danzig, Germany. His name is now attached to one of the major temperature measurement scales: Read a book that raises your temperature:
The Dead Girls' Dance by Rachel Caine - *** - 5/26/2014 - Irritated me, so it raised my temperature
May 18, 1980 - Mount St. Helens volcano erupted in southwestern Washington State spewing steam and ash over 11 miles into the sky: Read a book set in Washington or dealing with a volcano:
Courting Darkness by Yasmine Galenorn - **** - 5/29/2014 - 286 Pages - Setting in Washington State
May 21, 1881 - The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton. The organization today provides volunteer disaster relief in the U.S. and abroad: Read a book that has a disaster in it that the Red Cross would respond to:
Pompeii by Robert Harris - * - 5/28/2014
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Duration: 5/1/14 – 5/31/14
May in History:
May 1st - Observed as May Day, a holiday and spring festival since ancient times: Read a book with a flower or basket on the cover. Or with a person on the cover that you wish would put a flower basket on your doorstep so that you could run after them to kiss them.
May 4, 1494 - During his second journey of exploration in the New World, Christopher Columbus discovered Jamaica: Read the second book in a series that was a great discovery for you.
May 5th - Celebrated in Mexico as Cinco de Mayo, a national holiday in remembrance of the Battle of Puebla in 1862: Read a book set in Mexico or in which someone enjoys Mexican food or a margarita.
May 10, 1869 - The newly constructed tracks of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railways were first linked at Promontory Point, Utah with a golden spike: Read a book with a train on the cover or where the characters travel by train.
May 10, 1994 - Former political prisoner Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president of South Africa: Read a book where someone goes from the bottom of the heap to the top.
May 12, 1820 - British nurse and public health activist Florence Nightingale was born in Florence, Italy: Read a book with a character that is a nurse.
May 14, 1607 - The first permanent English settlement in America was established at Jamestown, Virginia: Read a book set in Virginia.
May 14, 1804 - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed St. Louis on their expedition to explore the Northwest. They arrived at the Pacific coast of Oregon in November of 1805 and returned to St. Louis in September of 1806, completing a journey of about 6,000 miles: Read a book featuring a road trip.
May 14, 1686 - German physicist Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) was born in Danzig, Germany. His name is now attached to one of the major temperature measurement scales: Read a book that raises your temperature.
May 16, 1862 - During the American Civil War, Union General Benjamin Butler, military governor of New Orleans, issued his "Woman Order" declaring that any Southern woman showing disrespect for Union soldiers or the U.S. would be regarded as a woman of the town, or prostitute: Read a book set in New Orleans or with a “woman of the town” as a character.
May 18, 1980 - Mount St. Helens volcano erupted in southwestern Washington State spewing steam and ash over 11 miles into the sky: Read a book set in Washington or dealing with a volcano.
May 21, 1881 - The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton. The organization today provides volunteer disaster relief in the U.S. and abroad: Read a book that has a disaster in it that the Red Cross would respond to.
May 22, 1859 - Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle was born at Edinburgh, Scotland: Read a Sherlock Holmes book or something inspired by Sherlock Holmes.
May 25, 1803 - American author and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson was born in Boston, Massachusetts: Read some of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s work.
May 27, 1937 - In San Francisco, 200,000 people celebrated the grand opening of the Golden Gate Bridge by strolling across it: Read a book set in San Francisco. Bonus points if the Golden Gate Bridge is on the cover or featured in the book.
May 29, 1453 - The city of Constantinople was captured by the Turks, who renamed it Istanbul: Read a book set in any of the renamed towns, cities, countries listed on this page Renamed Places
May 31, 1819 - American poet Walt Whitman was born in Long Island, New York: Read some of Walt Whitman’s work.
Please let me know if you have any questions about the items above.
Levels:
Student: 3 or less books
Major: 4-6 books
History Buff: 7+books