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Morris Jumel Mansion and Merchants House Museum
Read a book with a old house on the cover OR a book with ghosts in it OR a book with a main character who is in the military OR with a person wearing a hat or a hat on the cover
2. Missouri
Graham Cave
Read a book with archeology in it or a character who is an archeologist OR read a book with a main character or author who is Native American OR Read a book that is first in a series OR a book with a cave on the cover
3. Texas
Alamo
Read a book with the genre “Religion” in the genre (Ex- religious fiction, etc) OR read a book with a major battle in it OR a book with a keep or fort on the cover OR a book with a Mexican character or soldier
4. Pennsylvania
Leap the Dips and Kennywood Park
Read a book that takes place, at least partly, in an amusement park OR read a book with a roller coaster on the cover OR read a book set in the early 1900’s (let’s say until 1930)
5. California
Alcatraz Island
Read a book set on an island OR read a book where the main character is a criminal (any crime) OR read a book set in a jail or prison OR a book with the word “ROCK” in the title
6. Nebraska
Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Memorial Hospital
Read a book with a main character who is in the medical field or works at a hospital OR read a book that is set, at least partly, in a hospital OR read a book set on an Native American reservation
7. Georgia
Calhoun Mine
Read a book set during the Georgia Gold Rush (1828-1848) OR a book with gold on the cover (can be jewelry, gold nugget, gold bar, etc.) OR a book with a character named Robert
8. New Jersey
Albert Einstein's House
Read a book with a main character or author who is German OR read a book with a character named Albert OR read a book with a character who can be considered a genius or who is a physicist
9. Arizona
Grand Canyon
Read a book with a canyon on the cover OR read a book a book set during prehistoric times OR read a book that takes place in a site or place that is considered “holy”
10. North Carolina
Horne Creek Living Historical Farm
Read a book that is set on a farm OR read a book that takes place in the “country” or “farm life” during the early 1900’s OR read a book with a farm animal on the cover
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Robbins and Lawrence Armonry and Machine Shop
Read a book that takes place during the Industrial Revolution (1820-1870) OR read a book in the “steampunk” genre OR read a book with any kind of machine, mechanical tool, armor or metal weapon on the cover
12. Nevada
Valley of Fire
Read a book with “Fire” on the cover or in the title OR read a book whose total page number has a 1,2 or 0 in it OR read a book with a red cover
13. South Dakota
Crow Creek Site and Massacre
Read a book with a massacre in it OR read a book with a gruesome murder in it OR read a book with a skeleton on the cover OR a book with two groups/countries at war or in conflict
14. Arkansas
Little Rock Central High School which had The Little Rock Nine Students
Read a book with a character or author who is African American OR read a book set during the African American Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968) OR with a character who needs an armed escort or bodyguard for some reason OR read a book set, at least partly, in a high school
15. Oregon
Lightship WAL-604 Columbia
Read a book set on any kind of ship (lightship is preferable but not mandatory) OR read a book set in or near water OR a book with a main character who is a captain
16. England
Windsor Castle
Read a book set during Tudor times OR read a book with a main character who is royalty (prince, princess, king, queen) OR read a book with an real English monarch as a main character (any current or past English monarch) OR read a book with a castle on the cover
17. India
Khajuraho Temple
Read a book with an Indian main character or author OR read a book with a temple on the cover (preferably an Indian temple) OR a book under the genre “Erotic” OR a bok about Indian deities or with an Indian deity as a character
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Colosseum and Pompeii
Read a book with a gladiator as a main character OR read a book with a volcano (dormant or erupting) on the cover OR read a book set in ancient Rome or Pompeii OR a book with a main character or author who is Italian
19. Saudi Arabia
Mecca
Read a book with a main character who goes on a pilgrimage OR read a book with a character or author who is Muslim OR a book with the word “Prophet” in the title OR a book with scriptures or scrolls on the cover
20. For this task, you get to pick any historical landmark in any location you'd love to or have visited. It can be a completely new country/state or it can be another historical landmark in one of the countries/states already in the challenge. Once you have chosen a landmark read a book that some how fits the landmark's history or the architecture of it. Please state what the task you made up was.
If you feel like it you can also post a picture of your landmark and/or a website where your fellow members can learn more about the landmark you picked.
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8/5/14-8/15/15
1. New York~ Morris Jumel Mansion and Merchants House Museum
Read a book with a old house on the cover OR a book with ghosts in it OR a book with a main character who is in the military OR with a person wearing a hat or a hat on the cover
2. Missouri~ Graham Cave
Read a book with archeology in it or a character who is an archeologist OR read a book with a main character or author who is Native American OR Read a book that is first in a series OR a book with a cave on the cover
3. Texas~ Alamo
Read a book with the genre “Religion” in the genre (Ex- religious fiction, etc) OR read a book with a major battle in it OR a book with a keep or fort on the cover OR a book with a Mexican character or soldier
4. Pennsylvania~ Kennywood Park and Leap the Dips
Read a book that takes place, at least partly, in an amusement park OR read a book with a roller coaster on the cover OR read a book set in the early 1900’s (let’s say until 1930)
5. California~ Alcatraz Island
Read a book set on an island OR read a book where the main character is a criminal (any crime) OR read a book set in a jail or prison OR a book with the word “ROCK” in the title
6. Nebraska~ Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Memorial Hospital
Read a book with a main character who is in the medical field or works at a hospital OR read a book that is set, at least partly, in a hospital OR read a book set on an Native American reservation
7. Georgia~ Calhoun Mine
Read a book set during the Georgia Gold Rush (1828-1848) OR a book with gold on the cover (can be jewelry, gold nugget, gold bar, etc.) OR a book with a character named Robert
8. New Jersey~ Albert Einstein House
Read a book with a main character or author who is German OR read a book with a character named Albert OR read a book with a character who can be considered a genius or who is a physicist
9. Arizona~ The Grand Canyon
Read a book with a canyon on the cover OR read a book a book set during prehistoric times OR read a book that takes place in a site or place that is considered “holy”
10. North Carolina~ Horne Creek Living Historical Farm
Read a book that is set on a farm OR read a book that takes place in the “country” or “farm life” during the early 1900’s OR read a book with a farm animal on the cover
11. Vermont~ Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop
Read a book that takes place during the Industrial Revolution (1820-1870) OR read a book in the “steampunk” genre OR read a book with any kind of machine, mechanical tool, armor or metal weapon on the cover
12. Nevada~ Valley of Fire
Read a book with “Fire” on the cover or in the title OR read a book whose total page number has a 1,2 or 0 in it OR read a book with a red cover
13. South Dakota~ Crow Creek Site/Massacre
Read a book with a massacre in it OR read a book with a gruesome murder in it OR read a book with a skeleton on the cover OR a book with two groups/countries at war or in conflict
14. Arkansas~ Little Rock Central High School
Read a book with a character or author who is African American OR read a book set during the African American Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968) OR with a character who needs an armed escort or bodyguard for some reason OR read a book set, at least partly, in a high school
15. Oregon~ Lightship WAL-604 “Columbia”
Read a book set on any kind of ship (lightship is preferable but not mandatory) OR read a book set in or near water OR a book with a main character who is a captain
16. England~ Windsor Castle
Read a book set during Tudor times OR read a book with a main character who is royalty (prince, princess, king, queen) OR read a book with an real English monarch as a main character (any current or past English monarch) OR read a book with a castle on the cover
17. India~ Khajuraho Temples
Read a book with an Indian main character or author OR read a book with a temple on the cover (preferably an Indian temple) OR a book under the genre “Erotic” OR a bok about Indian deities or with an Indian deity as a character
18. Italy~ Colosseum and Pompeii
Read a book with a gladiator as a main character OR read a book with a volcano (dormant or erupting) on the cover OR read a book set in ancient Rome or Pompeii OR a book with a main character or author who is Italian
19. Saudi Arabia~ Mecca
Read a book with a main character who goes on a pilgrimage OR read a book with a character or author who is Muslim OR a book with the word “Prophet” in the title OR a book with scriptures or scrolls on the cover
20. For this task, you get to pick any historical landmark in any location you'd love to or have visited. It can be a completely new country/state or it can be another historical landmark in one of the countries/states already in the challenge. Once you have chosen a landmark read a book that some how fits the landmark's history or the architecture of it. Please state what the task you made up was.
If you feel like it you can also post a picture of your landmark and/or a website where your fellow members can learn more about the landmark you picked.
You've worked really hard to make this challenge, so I will, of course, sign up.Historical Landmarks Of Our Members
Duration: 7 August 2014 - 7 August 2015
Books Read: 20/20
1. New York~ Morris Jumel Mansion and Merchants House Museum
Read a book with a old house on the cover
✔The Gingerbread House by Carin Gerhardsen - 6.09.14 ★
2. Missouri~ Graham Cave
Read a book with archeology in it or a character who is an archeologist
✔The Dinosaur Hunters by Deborah Cadbury - 14.08.14 ★★★★
3. Texas~ Alamo
Read a book with the genre “Religion” in the genre (Ex- religious fiction, etc)
✔Infidel: My Life by Ayaan Hirsi Ali - 9.08.14 ★★★★
4. Pennsylvania~ Kennywood Park and Leap the Dips
Read a book set in the early 1900’s (let’s say until 1930)
✔The Last Nightingale by Anthony Flacco - 16.08.14 ★
5. California~ Alcatraz Island
Read a book set on an island
✔Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson - 25.09.14 ★★★★
6. Nebraska~ Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Memorial Hospital
Read a book that is set, at least partly, in a hospital
✔The Millstone by Margaret Drabble - 1.2.15 ★★★★
7. Georgia~ Calhoun Mine
Read a book with gold on the cover (can be jewelry, gold nugget, gold bar, etc.)
✔The Italian Girl by Iris Murdoch - Read 26.08.14 ★★★
8. New Jersey~ Albert Einstein House
Read a book with a main character or author who is German
✔The Neverending Story by Michael Ende - Read 25.08.14 ★★★★★
9. Arizona~ The Grand Canyon
Read a book that takes place in a site or place that is considered “holy”
✔The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths - 15.11.14 ★★★ (druid henge on the Saltmarshes)
10. North Carolina~ Horne Creek Living Historical Farm
Read a book that takes place in the “country” or “farm life” during the early 1900’s
✔The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey - 20.10.14 ★★★★
11. Vermont~ Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop
Read a book that takes place during the Industrial Revolution (1820-1870)
✔March: A Love Story In A Time Of War by Geraldine Brooks - 4.09.14 ★★★★ (set in the 1860s)
12. Nevada~ Valley of Fire
Read a book whose total page number has a 1,2 or 0 in it
✔The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman - 11.08.14 ★★★★ (248 pages)
13. South Dakota~ Crow Creek Site/Massacre
Read a book with a gruesome murder in it
✔1st to Die by James Patterson - 1.09.14 ★★★★
14. Arkansas~ Little Rock Central High School
Read a book set, at least partly, in a high school
✔The Rats by James Herbert - 3.10.14 ★★
15. Oregon~ Lightship WAL-604 “Columbia”
Read a book set on any kind of ship (lightship is preferable but not mandatory)
✔Murder on the Leviathan by Boris Akunin - 23.09.14 ★★★★
16. England~ Windsor Castle
Read a book with a castle on the cover
✔I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith - 18.10.14 ★★★★★
17. India~ Khajuraho Temples
Read a book about Indian deities or with an Indian deity as a character
✔American Gods by Neil Gaiman - 29.11.14 ★★★★★
18. Italy~ Colosseum and Pompeii
Read a book set in ancient Rome or Pompeii
✔Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran - 3.09.14 ★★★★★
19. Saudi Arabia~ Mecca
Read a book with a character or author who is Muslim
✔The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini - 18.12.14 ★★★★★
20. For this task, you get to pick any historical landmark in any location you'd love to or have visited. It can be a completely new country/state or it can be another historical landmark in one of the countries/states already in the challenge. Once you have chosen a landmark read a book that some how fits the landmark's history or the architecture of it. Please state what the task you made up was.
If you feel like it you can also post a picture of your landmark and/or a website where your fellow members can learn more about the landmark you picked.
Winter Palace - St Petersburg - Russia
Read a book set in Russia
✔Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - 30.12.14 ★★★★
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Historical Landmarks Of Our Members
Duration: 7 August 2014 - 7 August 2015
Books Read: 0/20
1. New York~ Morris..."
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Historical Landmarks Of Our Members8/5/14-8/15/15
1. New York~ Morris Jumel Mansion and Merchants House Museum
Read a book with a old house on the cover OR a book with ghosts in it OR a book with a main character who is in the military OR with a person wearing a hat or a hat on the cover
2. Missouri~ Graham Cave
Read a book with archeology in it or a character who is an archeologist OR read a book with a main character or author who is Native American OR Read a book that is first in a series OR a book with a cave on the cover
3. Texas~ Alamo
Read a book with the genre “Religion” in the genre (Ex- religious fiction, etc) OR read a book with a major battle in it OR a book with a keep or fort on the cover OR a book with a Mexican character or soldier
4. Pennsylvania~ Kennywood Park and Leap the Dips
Read a book that takes place, at least partly, in an amusement park OR read a book with a roller coaster on the cover OR read a book set in the early 1900’s (let’s say until 1930)
5. California~ Alcatraz Island
Read a book set on an island OR read a book where the main character is a criminal (any crime) OR read a book set in a jail or prison OR a book with the word “ROCK” in the title
6. Nebraska~ Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Memorial Hospital
Read a book with a main character who is in the medical field or works at a hospital OR read a book that is set, at least partly, in a hospital OR read a book set on an Native American reservation
7. Georgia~ Calhoun Mine
Read a book set during the Georgia Gold Rush (1828-1848) OR a book with gold on the cover (can be jewelry, gold nugget, gold bar, etc.) OR a book with a character named Robert
8. New Jersey~ Albert Einstein House
Read a book with a main character or author who is German OR read a book with a character named Albert OR read a book with a character who can be considered a genius or who is a physicist
9. Arizona~ The Grand Canyon
Read a book with a canyon on the cover OR read a book a book set during prehistoric times OR read a book that takes place in a site or place that is considered “holy”
10. North Carolina~ Horne Creek Living Historical Farm
Read a book that is set on a farm OR read a book that takes place in the “country” or “farm life” during the early 1900’s OR read a book with a farm animal on the cover
11. Vermont~ Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop
Read a book that takes place during the Industrial Revolution (1820-1870) OR read a book in the “steampunk” genre OR read a book with any kind of machine, mechanical tool, armor or metal weapon on the cover
12. Nevada~ Valley of Fire
Read a book with “Fire” on the cover or in the title OR read a book whose total page number has a 1,2 or 0 in it OR read a book with a red cover
13. South Dakota~ Crow Creek Site/Massacre
Read a book with a massacre in it OR read a book with a gruesome murder in it OR read a book with a skeleton on the cover OR a book with two groups/countries at war or in conflict
14. Arkansas~ Little Rock Central High School
Read a book with a character or author who is African American OR read a book set during the African American Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968) OR with a character who needs an armed escort or bodyguard for some reason OR read a book set, at least partly, in a high school
15. Oregon~ Lightship WAL-604 “Columbia”
Read a book set on any kind of ship (lightship is preferable but not mandatory) OR read a book set in or near water OR a book with a main character who is a captain
16. England~ Windsor Castle
Read a book set during Tudor times OR read a book with a main character who is royalty (prince, princess, king, queen) OR read a book with an real English monarch as a main character (any current or past English monarch) OR read a book with a castle on the cover
17. India~ Khajuraho Temples
Read a book with an Indian main character or author OR read a book with a temple on the cover (preferably an Indian temple) OR a book under the genre “Erotic” OR a bok about Indian deities or with an Indian deity as a character
18. Italy~ Colosseum and Pompeii
Read a book with a gladiator as a main character OR read a book with a volcano (dormant or erupting) on the cover OR read a book set in ancient Rome or Pompeii OR a book with a main character or author who is Italian
19. Saudi Arabia~ Mecca
Read a book with a main character who goes on a pilgrimage OR read a book with a character or author who is Muslim OR a book with the word “Prophet” in the title OR a book with scriptures or scrolls on the cover
20. For this task, you get to pick any historical landmark in any location you'd love to or have visited. It can be a completely new country/state or it can be another historical landmark in one of the countries/states already in the challenge. Once you have chosen a landmark read a book that some how fits the landmark's history or the architecture of it. Please state what the task you made up was.
If you feel like it you can also post a picture of your landmark and/or a website where your fellow members can learn more about the landmark you picked.
Historical Landmarks Of Our Members8/9/14-8/9/15
16/20
1. New York~ Morris Jumel Mansion and Merchants House Museum
Read a book with a old house on the cover
Blackberry WinterBlackberry Winter by Sarah Jio 8/13/142. Missouri~ Graham Cave
Read a book with a main character who is Native American Promise Canyon by Robyn CarrRobyn Carr 8/28/14
3. Texas~ Alamo
Read a book with the genre “Religion” in the genre (Ex- religious fiction, etc) OR read a book with a major battle in it OR a book with a keep or fort on the cover OR a book with a Mexican character or soldier
4. Pennsylvania~ Kennywood Park and Leap the Dips
Read a book that takes place, at least partly, in an amusement park OR read a book with a roller coaster on the cover OR read a book set in the early 1900’s (let’s say until 1930)
5. California~ Alcatraz Island
Read a book set on an island Deception Cove by Jayne Castle 8/15/14
6. Nebraska~ Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Memorial Hospital
Read a book with a main character who is in the medical field or works at a hospital
Down by the River by Robyn Carr 8/14/14
7. Georgia~ Calhoun Mine
Read a book with a character named Robert Blue Skies Robyn Carr 10/3/14
8. New Jersey~ Albert Einstein House
Read a book with a character named Albert How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf Molly Harper 10/13/14
9. Arizona~ The Grand Canyon
Read a book with a canyon on the cover OR read a book a book set during prehistoric times OR read a book that takes place in a site or place that is considered “holy”
10. North Carolina~ Horne Creek Living Historical Farm
Read a book that is set on a farm Harvest Moon by Robyn Carr 9/4/14
11. Vermont~ Robbins and Lawrence Armory and Machine Shop
Read a book with any kind of metal weapon on the cover
Magic Burns Ilona Andrews 10/5/1412. Nevada~ Valley of Fire
Read a book with “Fire” on the cover
The Hero by Robyn Carr 8/20/1413. South Dakota~ Crow Creek Site/Massacre
Read a book with a gruesome murder in it Naked in Death by J.D. Robb 9/8/14
14. Arkansas~ Little Rock Central High School
Read a book with a character who needs an armed escort or bodyguard for some reason
The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks 8/14/14
15. Oregon~ Lightship WAL-604 “Columbia”
Read a book set in or near water
The Wanderer by Robyn Carr 8/13/14
16. England~ Windsor Castle
Read a book with a castle on the cover
Isabella Brooke 8/19/1417. India~ Khajuraho Temples
Read a book with an Indian main character Vintage by Susan Gloss 8/23/14
18. Italy~ Colosseum and Pompeii
Read a book with a main character who is Italian Emily: Sex & Sensibility by Sandra Marton 9/9/14
19. Saudi Arabia~ Mecca
Read a book with a main character who goes on a pilgrimage The Book of Life Deborah Harkness 9/29/14
20. For this task, you get to pick any historical landmark in any location you'd love to or have visited. It can be a completely new country/state or it can be another historical landmark in one of the countries/states already in the challenge. Once you have chosen a landmark read a book that some how fits the landmark's history or the architecture of it. Please state what the task you made up was.
If you feel like it you can also post a picture of your landmark and/or a website where your fellow members can learn more about the landmark you picked.
Historical Landmarks Of Our Members8/5/14-8/15/15
1. New York~Messages From Heaven 8-19-14
2. Missouri~ Graham Cave-Love in the Time of Global Warming 10-4-14
3. Texas~Starbird Murphy and the World Outside 8-31-14
4. Pennsylvania~A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 9-7-14
5. California~The Fever 9-21-14
6. Nebraska~Before I Die 8-14-14
7. Georgia~Ballad of Lucy Whipple 8-25-14
8. New Jersey~Meaning of Maggie 8-18-14
9. Arizona~ The Grand Canyon-East 8-17-14
10. North Carolina~If You Find Me 8-29-14
11. Vermont~Salt and Storm 10-17-14
12. Nevada~The Second Life of Abigail Walker 8-15-14 240 pages
13. South Dakota-Frozen 8-23-14
14. Arkansas~Slammed 8-27-14
15. Oregon~Baby 10-1-14
16. England~Zel 9-2-14
17. India~ The Good Sister 11-01-14
18. Italy~Inkheart 11-21-14
19. Saudi Arabia~ The Alchemist 11-8-14
20. A Swift Pure Cry 10-5-14=Anything in Ireland
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Books mentioned in this topic
The Rats (other topics)I Capture the Castle (other topics)
The Snow Child (other topics)
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Ilona Andrews (other topics)
Deborah Harkness (other topics)
Sandra Marton (other topics)
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So this challenge is based on where some of our members live. Awhile ago I set up a thread asking group members to post what state or country they live in. Based on each country/state I have chosen one Historical Landmark in each place and created tasks based on the landmark. I hope everyone has fun with this challenge!
Duration: One year from start date