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Discover Your Own Country
ParticipantsAgnieszka Completed (twice)
Allie
Amanda A
Andrea ~ Completed
Bev(baglady) ~ Completed
Brenda
Bryony
Catsalive ~ Completed
Denise ~ Completed
Ed
Hannah
Jan ~ Completed
Jonquil ~ Completed
Kim ~ Completed
Meg ~ Completed
Olivermagnus ~ Completed
Patrizia ~ Completed
Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)
Tari ~ Completed
My SpotDiscover Your Own Country - USA
June 2020 - June 2021
8/8 (Level Two)
Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation. If you live in the US you can choose to use your state instead.
1. New York City: Cartier's Hope | M.J. Rose 6/12/20***
2. Rural Missouri: A Country Year: Living the Questions | Sue Hubbell 6/20/20**
3. San Bernadino County, CA: Find Me | Anne Frasier 7/4/20****
Read 1 book that is set in your state's capital city: Sacramento
1. Living the Vida Lola | Melissa Bourbon 1/9/21***
Level Two: List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how.
1. National Parks: I love our National Parks and have tried to visit as many as possible. This book takes place in Mount Ranier National Park.
The Road to Paradise | Karen Barnett 6/12/20**
2. California Wine Country: My state's wine countries are awesome and I have enjoyed several trips to different areas. This book takes place in a popular wine county - Sonoma County.
The Apple Orchard | Susan Wiggs 9/17/20**
3. Portland, OR Lifestyle: Portland is a cool town and this book really featured it "laid back" environment. I especially loved all the concerts in park.
The Mozart Season | Virginia Euwer Wolff 8/23/20*****
4. Hawaii: Hawaii is my happy place!!!
Three Odd Balls | Cindy Blackburn 11/7/20***
Discover Your Own CountryUnited States
May 29, 2020 - May 28, 2021
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation.
1. New York
Burning Sky by Lori Benton | 5/30/20
2. Oregon
Treasured Grace by Tracie Peterson | 6/1/20
3. Illinois
The Healer by Dee Henderson | 6/5/20
Read 1 book that is set in your nation's capital city.
4. Washington, D.C.
A Single Spark by Judith Miller | 8/26/20
List 4 things or places you love about your country, then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like.
5. Texas
A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer | 6/24/20 | set in Texas
6. Montana
Hope's Highest Mountain by Misty M. Beller | 8/3/20 | set in Montana
7. Mountains
In the Shadow of Denali by Tracie Peterson & Kimberley Woodhouse | 6/6/20 | set on and around Denali (Mt. McKinley)
8. Road Trips
The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse | 7/11/20 | Road trip from Boston to Virginia
Jan, quick questions: Do we read level one before moving on to level two? Or are all eight spots up for grabs whenever?
You do not need to finish Level One first. Read in any order :)
Jan wrote: "You do not need to finish Level One first. Read in any order :)"Thank you!
Discover Your Own CountryJune 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Level Two: 0/8
Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation. If you live in the US you can choose to use your state instead.
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Read 1 book that is set in your nation's (or state) capital city.
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Level Two: List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like. (See examples below)
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Discover Your Own Country - USA1 Year from Start
0/8 (Level Two)
Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation. If you live in the US you can choose to use your state instead.
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Read 1 book that is set in your nation's (or state) capital city.
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Level Two: List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like. (See examples below)
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Finished!Discover Your Own Country
United States
6.1.20-5.31.21
Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation. If you live in the US you can choose to use your state instead.
1. United States - Seattle, Washington - Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford 6.5.20
2.United States - Massachusetts The Huntress by Kate Quinn 6.14.20
3. United States - New York - Murder on Union Square by Victoria Thompson 7.2.20
Read 1 book that is set in your nation's (or state) capital city.
1. Murder in the White House by Margaret Truman 9.18.20 set in Washington, D.C.
Level Two: List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like. (See examples below)
1.Our National Parks : This book is about the most western entrance to a national park, Yellowstone. West Yellowstone by Paul Shea 6.8.20
2.Libraries - The Library Book by Susan Orlean - 6.27.20 focused on Los Angeles Public Library but all libraries in general
3. Diversity/Immigrants - How I Found America: Collected Stories of Anzia Yezierskaby Anzia Yezierska 7.7.20
4. Historical Sites: early New York City History and Landmarks -in The Orphanmaster by Jean Zimmerman 7.24.20
Discover Your Own Country-United StatesJune 1, 2020-May 31, 2021
Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation. If you live in the US you can choose to use your state instead.
US or Ohio:
1. US No Filter Heather Day Gilbert 6/1/20
2. US Bear Witness to Murder Meg Macy 6/4/20
3. US-All You Need Is Fudge Nancy Coco 6/30/20
Read 1 book that is set in your nation's (or state) capital city. (ended up with one for each)
1. US Capital city Washington DC-Sapped Emily James 7/6/20
2. Ohio's capital, Columbus-A Fatal New Year J.A. Whiting 8/17/20
Level Two: List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like.
1. Bookmobiles
Tailing a Tabby Laurie Cass 7/27/20 (series is Bookmobile Cat)
2. Consignment stores
One Woman's Junk JB Lynn 6/14/20 (series is Psychic Consignment)
3. Pet Rescue/Rehoming
Dial M for Maine Coon Alex Erickson 8/19/20
4. Food trucks (bakery food truck)
Marzipan and Murder Rosie A. Point 6/9/20
Discover Your Own CountryJune 01, 2020 to May 31, 2021
Both levels
Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation. If you live in the US you can choose to use your state instead.
California
1.
Crushed Velvet 06/19The action takes place in a cozy fictional town near Los Angeles.
2.
Death of a Sales Rep 07/04This series revolves around a private detective agency set in Salinas, near beautiful Monterey, though in this installment the group drives to a sales convention in awesome San Francisco.
3.
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much 07/09Series normally takes place in Texas, but in this particular book the mc and her s.o. take a working trip to Palm Springs, renown for midcentury architecture.
Read 1 book that is set in your state's capital city Sacramento:
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Living the Vida Lola 08/11Level Two
List 4 things or places you love about your state then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like.
[note: I ended up doing 6 as it was hard to choose what to include]
1. Beaches -
Sour Grapes We are known for awesome beaches and boardwalks. This book is set in a fictional beach town in Southern California.
2. Lakes -
Matrimony Meltdown 07/03Our state has many breathtaking mountain lakes. This particular series' location is based on author's hometown of beautiful Lake Tahoe.
3. Wineries/vineyards -
Hair of the Dog 07/10We are also known worldwide for our wines, and there are several wine regions. This particular story is set in a wine region in Central California.
4. Golden Gate Bridge -
Shooting Gallery 08/05There is just something so welcoming about the sight of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, set in the San Francisco Bay. This story is set in the San Francisco Bay Area, and at one point the mc stays at the glam Fairmont Hotel, in a room with a view of Golden Gate.
5. Gold Country -
Dying for a Double 09/08The famous California Gold Rush occured in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The first discovery of gold was at Sutter's Mill in Coloma in 1848. That town is the setting of this cozy mystery. The MC lives nearby in Placerville, which was also part of the Gold Rush, and takes care of business in Georgetown, which is yet another gold mining town.
6. Hollywood/theme parks/Universal Studios -
Vampyres of Hollywood 11/19One can't finish off a California snapshot without mentioning Hollywood, with a nod to all the fun stuff like Universal Studios and theme parks (Disneyland anyone?). This particular book is a vampire story and could be a metaphor for the "real" Hollywood.
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I hope you enjoyed this abbreviated visit to some of California's high points. These days we need all the positive armchair/computer travelling we can get!
Normally, I’m not all that interested in books set in the States but I think Level two could be quite fun! Level 1:
Three books set in the States (or Michigan):
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(New York, USA) 8/6/202.)
(Pennsylvania, USA) 8/20/203.)
A book set in your capital city:
1.)
(Can not find anything I’d read featuring the location of my State Capital - Everyone thinks the capital is Detroit anyway.) 5/3/21?Four books representing what I love about the States:
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Welcome Everyone!! @Allie - thanks for stepping out of your comfort zone...lol.
That's a tough one but will help to (finally) read some of my (borrowed) German/Polish books - too bad I read one of them last week *sigh*I'm going all hard-core and for twice for level 2, once for Germany - the country I'm currently living in and where I spend most of my life & once for Poland - country of my origin.
@Jan - I'm not sure if I'll find a book set in Warsaw (Poland's current capital) but could most likely find one set in Cracow (Poland's previous capital) - would that work for you as well?
Discover Your Own Country - Germany
Duration: 6/1/20 - 5/31/21
Level Two: 8 books
Completed: 8/8
100+ pages, re-reads are ok, re-post when finished
Read 3 books that take place in Germany.
1. Offenbach: was für eine Stadt by Winfried B. Sahm & Christina Uslular-Thiele 2* 8/8 lit. transl: Offenbach: What A City - a book about the city I live in
2. X-World by Jörg Arndt 4* 10/28 - set in Berlin, Frankfurt & a fictional game world
3. Jeder Tag ist eine Chance: Christ-Sein in Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft by Martin L. Landmesser & Johannes Sczepan 3* 12/19 lit. transl: Each Day Is A Chance: Being Christ in Business & Society - short witnesses or articles from people all over Germany
Read a book that is set in Berlin.
1. Teddy oder wie ich lernte, die Menschen zu verstehen: Aus dem Leben eines Polizeihundes by Cid Jonas Gutenrath 3* 8/11 lit. transl: Teddy Or How I Learned To Understand Humans: From The Life of A Canine Officer
List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like.
1. Social system - book with an character falling on hard times and coming back on their feet (preferably with some help but on their own will work for me too) Forrest Gump by Winston Groom 4* 7/24
2. Freedom (faith, of speach, personal...) - either Christian fiction or centered around freedom in other area Escape=The Escape by David Baldacci 5* 7/2 - MC's brother was innocent in prison and during an attempt on his life was able to escape, the MC has 1) find him before others do and kill him & 2) clear his name so he can finally continue a life as free man
3. Free education - either a freebie or academic setting Worte müssen etwas bedeuten: Seine großen Reden by Barack Obama & Birgit Schmitz 4* 7/14 - library book & many of his speaches were aimed at young people
4. I often heard Germans are accurate/precise bordering on strict/rigid (appeals to my personality) - I'll see if I can find a book with a lovable 'Stuck-Up Suit' The Negotiator by Avery Flynn book 2 in Love in the Dark: 12 Book Boxed Set 3* 6/20 - male MC is a Stuck-Up Suit
Discover Your Own Country - Poland
Duration: 6/1/20 - 5/31/21
Level Two: 8 books
Completed: 8/8
100+ pages, re-reads are ok, re-post when finished
✓ Read 3 books that take place in Poland.
1. Horyzonty uczuć by Dorota Schrammek 3* 6/8 lit. transl: Horizon of Emotions - set in northern Poland (Balticum)
2. Wiatr by Marcin Ciszewski 4* 12/27 lit. transl: Wind - set in southern Poland (Tatra mountains)
3. Początek=The Beautiful Mrs. Seidenman by Andrzej Szczypiorski 4* 5/31 - set in Warsaw
✓ Read a book that is set in Warszawa (Warsaw).
1. Mróz by Marcin Ciszewski 4* 1/20 lit. transl: Frost - set in and around Warsaw
✓ List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like.
1. Country of my origin - either with a baby or a character moving internationally The Prince of Pleasure by Sandra Marton 4* 6/29 (view spoiler)
2. Rich history - historical fiction Das Memphis-Dossier=The Bishop's Pawn by Steve Berry 6* 6/6 - historical & contemporary plot coming in the end together
3. Family is very important - family centered story No Man's Land=No Man's Land by David Baldacci 4* 7/23 (view spoiler)
4. Favorite places: Cracow & Warmian-Masurian Lake District (north-eastern Poland) - set either in an old historic city (pref. Cracow itself) or at a lake Eine Geschichte aus zwei Städten=A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens 3* 7/9 - set in London & Paris
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Discover Your Own Country - USA1 Year from Start
100p.
7/8 (Level Two)
Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation. If you live in the US you can choose to use your state instead.
1. -USA-Delaware- Hope Never Dies by Andrew Shaffer 6/1/20
2. -USA_Florida- Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo 6/12/20
3. -USA_California- Edwin of the Iron Shoes by Marcia Muller-6/15/20
Read 1 book that is set in your nation's (or state) capital city.
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Level Two: List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like. (See examples below)
1. -Washington State- The Toughest Indian in the World by Sherman Alexie-6/17/20- most of the stories here are set in Washington and deal with Native Americans.
2. Florida- I used to visit here during the holiday season every year-
Hammerhead Ranch Motel by Tim Dorsey 6/27/20- this book is a cornucopia of Florida trivia wrapped up in a hilarious mystery novel.
3. Minnesota - one of the few states I have never visited- This Town Sleeps by Dennis E. Staples 7/2/20- set in MN....and with an interesting focus on Native American culture.
4. Rhode Island-Death on the Cliff Walk by Mary Kruger 8/1/20- murders takes place near Newport's extensive mansions....which I've seen from afar...but would like to take a tour of some interiors.
Discover Your Own Country - USAJune 1 - May 31, 2020
8 of 8 Complete (Level Two)
Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in Arizona.
1. The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon - Kevin Fedarko - 6/15/20
2. Shadows of the Canyon - Tracie Peterson - 9/19/20
3. In the Heart of the Canyon Elisabeth Hyde - 9/25/20
Read 1 book that is set in Washington DC.
1. Hell's Corner - David Baldacci - 6/20/20
Level Two: List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like. (See examples below)
1. Rocky Mountains - Descent - Tim Johnston - 9/20/20
2. The Grand Canyon - A Distance Too Grand - Regina Scott - 10/6/20
3. Our Right to Vote - Votes for Women!: American Suffragists and the Battle for the Ballot - Winifred Conkling - 10/10/20
4. NASCAR - Turn Two - Nancy Warren - 10/16/20
Discover Your Own CountryLevel Two: Total of 8 Books
100 pages
13/8 because i wish they more representative- quantity vs quality
Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in Tennessee
1. Midnight Abduction Nichole Severn 6/18
2.Witness Protection Widow Debra Webb 6/11
3. Stranded with the Detective Lena Diaz 6/3
Read 1 book that is set in Nashville.
1. High Strung Jacki Moss 8/2
2. The Improper Life of Bezellia Grove Susan Gregg Gilmore 8/8
3. Hot Property Jenna Bennett 8/13
Level Two: List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how.
1. Nashville Public Library Named US 2017 Library of the Year
a stalker at the library- crime plus library Word to the Wise Jenn McKinlay 9/7
2. Nashville has dives, food trucks, and seven 2020 James Beard Award semifinalists
Being Dead Is No Excuse: The Official Southern Ladies Guide to Hosting the Perfect Funeral Gayden Metcalfe 7/5
Bluegrass festival w/ food Death Over Easy Maddie Day 7/18
If Bread Could Rise to the Occasion Paige Shelton 7/7
3. Nashville has the 45th highest crime rate in US 2019 most dangerous cities
(Nashville's Finest, #1) Live Wire Caisey Quinn 6/12
(Nashville's Finest, #0.5) Lit Fuse Caisey Quinn 6/27
4. Bachelorette party capital? Nashville snags the world title
What Happens in Nashville Angela Britnell 10/4
Agnieszka wrote: "I'm not sure if I'll find a book set in Warsaw (Poland's current capital) but could most likely find one set in Cracow (Poland's previous capital) - would that work for you as well?"Good for you Agnieska - doing two!! I will accept Cracow but if you type in Warsaw on GR list or in Google you will find an abundance of books set in Warsaw. Have fun!!
Welcome Ed, Lynda & Jonquil :)
CompletedDiscover Your Own Country - USA
06.01.2020-05.31.2021
8/8 (Level Two)
Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation. If you live in the US you can choose to use your state instead.
1. The Uninvited 01 June 20
2. Yours, Jean 07 June 20
3. Leverage in Death 09 June 20
Read 1 book that is set in your nation's (or state) capital city.
1. Eggsecutive Orders 23 Oct 20
Level Two: List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like. (See examples below)
1. Power Play 15 June 20
2. The Inn 16 June 20
3. Bound for Murder 15 July 20
4. Her Last Flight 24 July 20
Jan wrote: "Good for you Agnieska - doing two!! I will accept Cracow but if you type in Warsaw on GR list or in Google you will find an abundance of books set in Warsaw. Have fun!!"Thank you! The issue's not that much about finding a book in General but one I can get my hands on and if I can I'd rather read something I have already at home - some of them wait already years for me to read them :-)
I kept forgetting to sign myself ...I just hope to find in my TBR list a book set in Rome because what I thought was actually set in the Vatican.
Discover Your Own Country
June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation: Italy
1. Venice: Death in the Floating City by Tasha Alexander 28 June; 5☆
2. Liguria: Come i tulipani gialli (=Like Yellow Tulips) by Cristina Rava 24 August; 3 1/2☆
3. Verona: Questione di Costanza (=A matter of Constance) by Alessia Gazzola 4 January; 4☆
Read 1 book that is set in your nation's capital city.
4. Rome: Death by Fountain: A Christmas Murder in Rome by Jennifer S. Alderson 26 May; 5☆
List 4 things or places you love about your country, then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how.
5. history:
set in 1895 with some real characters- Murder at Marble House by Alyssa Maxwell 11 September; 4 1/2☆
6. monuments, museums, tourism:
series about tourism- Death by Windmill by Jennifer S. Alderson 20 August; 5☆
7. nature:
set in Glacier NP- In capo al mondo (=Road to the Sun) by Keira Andrews 16 November; 4 1/2☆
8. cooking (food, wine, etc.):
food on the cover- Steamed Open by Barbara Ross 2 September; 4 1/2☆
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Welcome Patrizia! If your Vatican people venture outside into Rome much you could use it if you can't find something else.
Jan wrote: "Welcome Patrizia! If your Vatican people venture outside into Rome much you could use it if you can't find something else."Maybe I have a book set in ancient Rome on my TBR list...
Discover Your Own Country06/01/2020 - 05/31/2021
Level Two: Total of 8 Books
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Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation. If you live in the US you can choose to use your state instead.
1. US - Seattle Washington -
Lisa Jackson 06/17/20202. US - Texas -
Janet Dailey 06/19/20203. US - South Carolina -
Karen White 09/10/2020Read 1 book that is set in your nation's (or state) capital city.
1. US - Washington DC -
Nora Ephron 12/28/2020Level Two:
List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like. (See examples below)
1. Diverse Cultures
Austin Channing Brown 11/05/20202. Historical -
Colson Whitehead 11/07/20203. Mountain Lakes -
Kim Edwards 11/10/20204. Freedom of Religion -
Emily Belle Freeman 04/05/2021
Examples to get you thinking:
* National Park System - read a book that takes place in a NP
* Freedom of Religion - read a book that has a religious theme
* Coast & Beaches - read a book that takes place at the beach
* Diverse Cultures - Read a book that deals with a culture different than your own.
* Historical Sites - Read a book that is tagged Historical
*Mountain Lakes - Read a book that is set by a lake
I found a book set in Rome, but I'll have to wait until December when it'll be published ...
Discover Your Own CountryUnited Kingdom
1 July 2020 - 30 June 2021
Progress: 0/8 (Level Two)
Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation.
1. Ghosts by Dolly Alderton
2. The Switch by Beth O'Leary
3. Troubled Blood by Robert Galbraith
Read 1 book that is set in your nation's (or state) capital city.
1. In Black and White by Alexandra Wilson
Level Two:
List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like.
1. Our ‘national sport’ - football
Klopp: My Liverpool Romance by Anthony Quinn
2. Our National Health Service - Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth
3. Celebrating different cultures - Notting Hill Carnival (Quick Reads): A West Side Story by Candice Carty-Williams
4. Beautiful countryside and coastlines - A Winter Book by Tove Jansson
Glad your joining the fun Bryony!
FinishedDiscover Your Own Country-United States
June 1, 2020-May 31, 2021
Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation. If you live in the US you can choose to use your state instead.
US or Ohio:
1. US No Filter Heather Day Gilbert 6/1/20
2. US Bear Witness to Murder Meg Macy 6/4/20
3. US-All You Need Is Fudge Nancy Coco 6/30/20
Read 1 book that is set in your nation's (or state) capital city. (ended up with one for each)
1. US Capital city Washington DC-Sapped Emily James 7/6/20
2. Ohio's capital, Columbus-A Fatal New Year J.A. Whiting 8/17/20
Level Two: List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like.
1. Bookmobiles
Tailing a Tabby Laurie Cass 7/27/20 (series is Bookmobile Cat)
2. Consignment stores
One Woman's Junk JB Lynn 6/14/20 (series is Psychic Consignment)
3. Pet Rescue/Rehoming
Dial M for Maine Coon Alex Erickson 8/19/20
4. Food trucks (bakery food truck)
Marzipan and Murder Rosie A. Point 6/9/20
Jan wrote: "Nicely done Tari!!"Thanks, Jan!
Finished!Discover Your Own Country
United States
6.1.20-5.31.21
Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation. If you live in the US you can choose to use your state instead.
1. United States - Seattle, Washington - Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford 6.5.20
2.United States - Massachusetts The Huntress by Kate Quinn 6.14.20
3. United States - New York - Murder on Union Square by Victoria Thompson 7.2.20
Read 1 book that is set in your nation's (or state) capital city.
1. Murder in the White House by Margaret Truman 9.18.20 set in Washington, D.C.
Level Two: List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like. (See examples below)
1.Our National Parks : This book is about the most western entrance to a national park, Yellowstone. West Yellowstone by Paul Shea 6.8.20
2.Libraries - The Library Book by Susan Orlean - 6.27.20 focused on Los Angeles Public Library but all libraries in general
3. Diversity/Immigrants - How I Found America: Collected Stories of Anzia Yezierskaby Anzia Yezierska 7.7.20
4. Historical Sites: early New York City History and Landmarks -in The Orphanmaster by Jean Zimmerman 7.24.20
Discover Your Own CountryLevel Two: Total of 8 Books
100 pages
13/8 because I wish they were more representative- quantity vs quality
Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in Tennessee
1. Midnight Abduction Nichole Severn 6/18
2.Witness Protection Widow Debra Webb 6/11
3. Stranded with the Detective Lena Diaz 6/3
Read 1 book that is set in Nashville.
1. High Strung Jacki Moss 8/2
2. The Improper Life of Bezellia Grove Susan Gregg Gilmore 8/8
3. Hot Property Jenna Bennett 8/13
Level Two: List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how.
1. Nashville Public Library Named US 2017 Library of the Year
a stalker at the library- crime plus library Word to the Wise Jenn McKinlay 9/7
2. Cuisine - Nashville has dives, food trucks, food festivals, and seven 2020 James Beard Award semifinalists
Being Dead Is No Excuse: The Official Southern Ladies Guide to Hosting the Perfect Funeral Gayden Metcalfe 7/5 (includes menus and recipes)
Bluegrass festival w/ food Death Over Easy Maddie Day 7/18
If Bread Could Rise to the Occasion Paige Shelton 7/7
3. Nashville has the 45th highest crime rate in US 2019 most dangerous cities
(Nashville's Finest, #1) Live Wire Caisey Quinn 6/12
(Nashville's Finest, #0.5) Lit Fuse Caisey Quinn 6/27
4. Bachelorette party capital? Nashville snags the world title (Google it)
out-of-towner in Nashville for Bachelorette party (she's British so she calls it a hen party potayto/potahto) What Happens in Nashville Angela Britnell 10/4
Fantastic job Jonquil!!! You surely did justice to your state and capital.
CompletedDiscover Your Own Country - USA
06.01.2020-05.31.2021
8/8 (Level Two)
Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation. If you live in the US you can choose to use your state instead.
1. The Uninvited 01 June 20
2. Yours, Jean 07 June 20
3. Leverage in Death 09 June 20
Read 1 book that is set in your nation's (or state) capital city.
1. Eggsecutive Orders 23 Oct 20
Level Two: List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like. (See examples below)
1. Power Play 15 June 20
2. The Inn 16 June 20
3. Bound for Murder 15 July 20
4. Her Last Flight 24 July 20
Hi Sallie! Would you mind including the "things or places you love" for each book in level two. I need to know how they reflect them. Once you add those, please repost and I'll mark you down as completed. Thanks!!
~~~ Completed ~~~Discover Your Own Country - USA
June 1 - May 31, 2020
8 of 8 Complete (Level Two)
Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in Arizona.
1. The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon - Kevin Fedarko - 6/15/20
2. Shadows of the Canyon - Tracie Peterson - 9/19/20
3. In the Heart of the Canyon Elisabeth Hyde - 9/25/20
Read 1 book that is set in Washington DC.
1. Hell's Corner - David Baldacci - 6/20/20
Level Two: List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like. (See examples below)
1. Rocky Mountains - Descent - Tim Johnston - 9/20/20
2. The Grand Canyon - A Distance Too Grand - Regina Scott - 10/6/20
3. Our Right to Vote - Votes for Women!: American Suffragists and the Battle for the Ballot - Winifred Conkling - 10/10/20
4. NASCAR - Turn Two - Nancy Warren - 10/16/20
I'm done, and enjoyed this a lot!Discover Your Own Country
June 01, 2020 to May 31, 2021
Both levels
Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation. If you live in the US you can choose to use your state instead.
California
1.
Crushed Velvet 06/19The action takes place in a cozy fictional town near Los Angeles.
2.
Death of a Sales Rep 07/04This series revolves around a private detective agency set in Salinas, near beautiful Monterey, though in this installment the group drives to a sales convention in awesome San Francisco.
3.
The Decorator Who Knew Too Much 07/09Series normally takes place in Texas, but in this particular book the mc and her s.o. take a working trip to Palm Springs, renown for midcentury architecture.
Read 1 book that is set in your state's capital city Sacramento:
1.
Living the Vida Lola 08/11Level Two
List 4 things or places you love about your state then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like.
[note: I ended up doing 6 as it was hard to choose what to include]
1. Beaches -
Sour Grapes We are known for awesome beaches and boardwalks. This book is set in a fictional beach town in Southern California.
2. Lakes -
Matrimony Meltdown 07/03Our state has many breathtaking mountain lakes. This particular series' location is based on author's hometown of beautiful Lake Tahoe.
3. Wineries/vineyards -
Hair of the Dog 07/10We are also known worldwide for our wines, and there are several wine regions. This particular story is set in a wine region in Central California.
4. Golden Gate Bridge -
Shooting Gallery 08/05There is just something so welcoming about the sight of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, set in the San Francisco Bay. This story is set in the San Francisco Bay Area, and at one point the mc stays at the glam Fairmont Hotel, in a room with a view of Golden Gate.
5. Gold Country -
Dying for a Double 09/08The famous California Gold Rush occured in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The first discovery of gold was at Sutter's Mill in Coloma in 1848. That town is the setting of this cozy mystery. The MC lives nearby in Placerville, which was also part of the Gold Rush, and takes care of business in Georgetown, which is yet another gold mining town.
6. Hollywood/theme parks/Universal Studios -
Vampyres of Hollywood 11/19One can't finish off a California snapshot without mentioning Hollywood, with a nod to all the fun stuff like Universal Studios and theme parks (Disneyland anyone?). This particular book is a vampire story and could be a metaphor for the "real" Hollywood.
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I hope you enjoyed this abbreviated visit to some of California's high points. These days we need all the positive armchair/computer travelling we can get!
Fantastic job Meg!! I'm glad you enjoyed the challenge :)I'm getting ready to read my last book for this challenge which will be the same one you used for Sacramento.
Jan wrote: "Fantastic job Meg!! I'm glad you enjoyed the challenge :)I'm getting ready to read my last book for this challenge which will be the same one you used for Sacramento.
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Thank you! Let me know how you like the book.
Finished on 8/26/20.Discover Your Own Country
United States
May 29, 2020 - May 28, 2021
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation.
1. New York
Burning Sky by Lori Benton | 5/30/20
2. Oregon
Treasured Grace by Tracie Peterson | 6/1/20
3. Illinois
The Healer by Dee Henderson | 6/5/20
Read 1 book that is set in your nation's capital city.
4. Washington, D.C.
A Single Spark by Judith Miller | 8/26/20
List 4 things or places you love about your country, then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like.
5. Texas
A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer | 6/24/20 | set in Texas
6. Montana
Hope's Highest Mountain by Misty M. Beller | 8/3/20 | set in Montana
7. Mountains
In the Shadow of Denali by Tracie Peterson & Kimberley Woodhouse | 6/6/20 | set on and around Denali (Mt. McKinley)
8. Road Trips
The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse | 7/11/20 | Road trip from Boston to Virginia
Level One:Tennessee
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation. If you live in the US you can choose to use your state instead.
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Read 1 book that is set in your nation's (or state) capital city.
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Level Two: List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like. (See examples below)
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Examples to get you thinking:
* National Park System - read a book that takes place in a NP
* Freedom of Religion - read a book that has a religious theme
* Coast & Beaches - read a book that takes place at the beach
* Diverse Cultures - Read a book that deals with a culture different than your own.
* Historical Sites - Read a book that is tagged Historical
*Mountain Lakes - Read a book that is set by a lake
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1 Year from Start
Since traveling abroad is discouraged right now, let's spend some time in our home country discovering what we love about it.
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Level Two: Total of 8 Books
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Level One:
Read 3 books that take place in your home nation. If you live in the US you can choose to use your state instead.
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2.
3.
Read 1 book that is set in your nation's (or state) capital city.
1.
Level Two: List 4 things or places you love about your country then read a book that somehow reflects that attribute or place, telling us how. You can be as creative as you like. (See examples below)
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2.
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Examples to get you thinking:
* National Park System - read a book that takes place in a NP
* Freedom of Religion - read a book that has a religious theme
* Coast & Beaches - read a book that takes place at the beach
* Diverse Cultures - Read a book that deals with a culture different than your own.
* Historical Sites - Read a book that is tagged Historical
*Mountain Lakes - Read a book that is set by a lake