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What Happened on November 17, 1869? Duration: November 1/14 - November 30/14
1. Read a book set in Egypt.
2. Read a book with lots on red on the cover.
3. Read a book with a character that you think might be a slave.
4. Read a book where the main character travels at least 193 kilometers.
5. Read a book with the letters S, C or A in the title.
6. Read a book that you think at least 17,000 people have read.
7. Read a book where some time is spent on a train.
8. Read a book about someone sneaky.
9. Read a book with a French character.
10. Read a book where the main character needs money.
11. Read a book where something expensive is purchased.
12. Read a book published in 2014.
What Happened on November 17, 1869? Duration: November 1/14 - November 30/14
1. Read a book set in Egypt.
2. Read a book with lots on red on the cover. A Slice of Murder 11/12/14
3. Read a book with a character that you think might be a slave.
4. Read a book where the main character travels at least 193 kilometers. Sanibel Flats 11/21/14
5. Read a book with the letters S, C or A in the title. Sullivan's Island 11/4/14
6. Read a book that you think at least 17,000 people have read. Twenty Wishes 11/15/14
7. Read a book where some time is spent on a train.
8. Read a book about someone sneaky. Seven Up11/6/14
9. Read a book with a French character.
10. Read a book where the main character needs money.
11. Read a book where something expensive is purchased.
12. Read a book published in 2014 The Matchmaker 11/24/14
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Read a book with the letters S, C or A in the title.
the letter S
1. Eulogy's Secret - 11/2/14 **
2. Seeking Persephone - 11/9/14 ****
3. The Stanforth Secrets: A Regency Romantic Intrigue - 11/11/14 ***
4. Nuptials for Sale - 11/13/14 ***
5. Symptoms of Death - 11/20/14 ***
the letter C
1. A Countess Below Stairs 11/2/14 ***
2. Marrying The Captain 11/4/14 ****
3. The Corinthian 11/15/14 ****
4. Clocks 11/15/14 ****
5. A Proper Companion 11/16 *
the letter A
1. Alpha & Omega 11/12/14 ****
2. The Unknown Ajax 11/11/14 ****
3. A Hero For Antonia 11/11/14 ***
4. Arabella 11/25/14 ****
12 booksDONE
2. lots on red on the cover Exit Strategy 11/4 ★★★★
3. character that you think might be a slave==Skandian-kept slaves are trained to be archers in exchange for their freedom The Battle for Skandia 11/21 ★★★★★★
-- captured SEALS are kept chained, locked in, drugged and are experimented and operated on then killed when they are no longer useful Heart of Danger 11/15 ★★★★★
4. main character travels at least 193 kilometers-- 2 MCs bounce around the US on a book signing tour You Sexy Thing! 11/1 ★★★
MCs travel roundtrip Wisconsin/Florida Lucky Stiff 11/15 ★★★
5. S, C or A in the title. all 3 The Cat, the Quilt and the Corpse 11/12 ★
6. you think at least 17,000 people have read. it has 15,997 ratings, so it must have at least 1,000 more readers Ashes of Midnight 11/1 ★★★★
7. some time is spent on a train. Hot Button 11/9 ★★★
8. about someone sneaky. cat keeps stealing things The Cat Who Went Bananas 11/17 ★★
11. something expensive is purchased. a house Night of the Living Deed 11/2 ★★★
12. published in 2014. Feb 25, 2014 A Snicker of Magic 11/18 ★★★★★
Oct 28, 2014 Burn for Me 11/19 ★★★★
WHAT HAPPENED ON ... 17Nov1869 -Suez Canal OpenedBegins: 01Nov14 / Ends: 30Nov14
11 books completed
1. The Suez Canal is an artificial waterway in Egypt. – Read a book set in Egypt.
2. The Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. - Read a book with lots on red on the cover.
✔ – 09 Nov 143. It took 10 years to construct using forced labor. – Read a book with a character that you think might be a slave. - Swallows of Kabul ✔ – 12 Nov 14
4. It is 193 kilometers (120 miles) long. - Read a book where the main character travels at least 193 kilometers. - It Had to Be You ✔ – 17 Nov 14 (New York City to Chicago)
5. Maintained by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) - Read a book with the letters S, C or A in the title. - merCy Air - The Mercy of Thin Air ✔ – 14 Nov 14
6. 17, 225 vessels went through the Canal in 2012. – Read a book that you think at least 17,000 people have read. - The Emperor of All Maladies ✔ – 10Nov14 (over 28,000 ratings ...)
7. A railway on the west bank runs parallel to the Canal for its entire length. – Read a book where some time is spent on a train. - The Yellow Room ✔ – 22Nov14
8. The first ship through the Canal was the British HMS Newport - Read a book about someone sneaky. - The Crooked Man in The Book of Lost Things ✔ – 17Nov14
9. The French Empress Eugenie - Read a book with a French character. - The Scapegoat ✔ – 03 Nov 14
10. After the opening, the Suez Canal Company had financial difficulties. – Read a book where the main character needs money. - Don't Ask ✔ – 08Nov14
11. In 2008 it cost an average of $250,000 to use the Canal. – Read a book where something expensive is purchased. - A NEW CAR in 700 Sundays ✔ – 13Nov14
12. In August 2014, construction was launched to construct a second canal. - Read a book published in 2014.
We'll see what I manage to get in with my other challenges.
I'm hoping for 10 this month but I doubt it's going to happen.READ: 6/5
✔1. The Suez Canal is an artificial waterway in Egypt. – Read a book set in Egypt.
The Pyramid Of Doom - Andy McDermott 11/7
✔2. The Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. - Read a book with lots on red on the cover.
A River in the Sky - Elizabeth Peters 11/23
✔4. It is 193 kilometers (120 miles) long. - Read a book where the main character travels at least 193 kilometers. (cruise from Miami around Costa Rica and back)
The Butterfly Farm - Diane Noble 11/25
✔5. The Canal is owned and maintained by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) of Egypt. - Read a book with the letters S, C or A in the title.
Rescue My Heart - Jill Shalvis 11/30
✔8. The first ship through the Canal was the British HMS Newport, captained by George Nares, because it cut in line during the night. - Read a book about someone sneaky.
Billionaires Prefer Blondes - Suzanne Enoch (art thief) 11/10
✔11. In 2008 it cost an average of $250,000 to use the Canal. – Read a book where something expensive is purchased.
House Rules - Chloe Neill (Bentley) 11/13
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
November 20142. Inkheart 11-21-14
- Read a book with lots on red on the cover.
5. Fiona Thorn and the Carapacem Spell 11-05-14
- Read a book with the letters S, C or A in the title.
6. Walk Two Moons-11-07-14
– Read a book that you think at least 17,000 people have read.
9. Anna and the French Kiss 11-8-14
- Read a book with a French character.
12. Rooms 11-20-14
-Read a book published in 2014.
The Challenge FactoryWhat Happened on November 17, 1869?
Duration: 11/1/2014 - 11/30/2014
Progress: 7 out of 1+
Read as many or as few books as you want. You can double up on a number if you choose or read all in just one category. Re-reads are allowed. No page limits. Be creative. Don't forget to rate and date your book.
1. The Suez Canal is an artificial waterway in Egypt. – Read a book set in Egypt.
2. The Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea: Read a book with lots on red on the cover:
The King by J.R. Ward - **** - 11/17/2014 - 593 Pages
3. It took 10 years to construct using forced labor. – Read a book with a character that you think might be a slave.
4. It is 193 kilometers (120 miles) long. - Read a book where the main character travels at least 193 kilometers.
5. The Canal is owned and maintained by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) of Egypt. - Read a book with the letters S, C or A in the title.
6. 17, 225 vessels went through the Canal in 2012 – Read a book that you think at least 17,000 people have read
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick - *** - 11/2/2014 - 391 Pages - 294,281 ratings
Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 11/24/2014 - 368 Pages
7. A railway on the west bank runs parallel to the Canal for its entire length. – Read a book where some time is spent on a train.
8. The first ship through the Canal was the British HMS Newport, captained by George Nares, because it cut in line during the night - Read a book about someone sneaky:
Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout - ***** - 11/3/2014 - 366 Pages
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey - ** - 11/22/2014 - 480 Pages
9. The French Empress Eugenie on the yacht Aigle was supposed to have been first through the Canal. - Read a book with a French character.
10. After the opening, the Suez Canal Company had financial difficulties. – Read a book where the main character needs money.
11. In 2008 it cost an average of $250,000 to use the Canal – Read a book where something expensive is purchased:
Silk Is for Seduction by Loretta Chase - ***** - 11/23/2014 - 371 Pages
12. In August 2014, construction was launched to construct a second canal - Read a book published in 2014:
Yes Please by Amy Poehler - ***** - 11/28/2014 - 329 Pages
I'm in.5/6 READ
1. Read a book with lots of red on the cover.
↪(Watch Me) Body You ★★★★ |11/13
2. Read a book with a character that you think might be a slave.
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3.Read a book with the letters S, C or A in the title.
↪Come See About Me ★★★★ |11/3
4.Read a book published in 2014.
↪Foundation of Trust ★★★ |11/4
5. Read a book about someone sneaky.
↪ Fight ★★★★ | 11/1
6. Read a book where something expensive is purchased.
↪ The Enlightenment of Daniel ★★★★ | 11/5
Finished my challenge....happy reading1. Read a book set in Egypt.
2. Read a book with lots on red on the cover.
3. Read a book with a character that you think might be a slave.
4. Read a book where the main character travels at least 193 kilometers.
5. Read a book with the letters S, C or A in the title.
6. Read a book that you think at least 17,000 people have read.
8. Read a book about someone sneaky.
9. Read a book with a French character.
10. Read a book where the main character needs money.
11. Read a book where something expensive is purchased.
12. Read a book published in 2014.
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Read as many or as few books as you want. You can double up on a number if you choose or read all in just one category. Re-reads are allowed. No page limits. Be creative. Don't forget to rate and date your book.
Duration November 1 - 30, 2014
The Suez Canal opened for business on Nov. 17, 1869.
1. The Suez Canal is an artificial waterway in Egypt. – Read a book set in Egypt.
2. The Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. - Read a book with lots on red on the cover.
3. It took 10 years to construct using forced labor. – Read a book with a character that you think might be a slave.
4. It is 193 kilometers (120 miles) long. - Read a book where the main character travels at least 193 kilometers.
5. The Canal is owned and maintained by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) of Egypt. - Read a book with the letters S, C or A in the title.
6. 17, 225 vessels went through the Canal in 2012. – Read a book that you think at least 17,000 people have read.
7. A railway on the west bank runs parallel to the Canal for its entire length. – Read a book where some time is spent on a train.
8. The first ship through the Canal was the British HMS Newport, captained by George Nares, because it cut in line during the night. - Read a book about someone sneaky.
9. The French Empress Eugenie on the yacht Aigle was supposed to have been first through the Canal. - Read a book with a French character.
10. After the opening, the Suez Canal Company had financial difficulties. – Read a book where the main character needs money.
11. In 2008 it cost an average of $250,000 to use the Canal. – Read a book where something expensive is purchased.
12. In August 2014, construction was launched to construct a second canal. - Read a book published in 2014.