Christian Fiction Devourers

message 1: by Cheryl (new)

Dec 20, 2020 12:53AM

The 50 States Reading Challenge....is back. I would have disappointed folks if I didn't bring it back. However I agree with some input that it's a tough one to accomplish, so once again, I have offered levels this year so you feel as though you accomplish something even if you don't hit all 50! I just have so much fun filling in the map ( see below) to see where my books took me for the year.

The goal of this challenge is to read books that are set in each of the fifty states in the U.S. Your books can be of any genre and any format (ie. paperback, ebook, audiobook, etc.).

Also- several of us have done this challenge to just sort of see where each book took you- not necessarily to try and hit all 50 states. It's always interesting at the end of the year to see where your books have taken you ( as mentioned above!)

So let us know if you are in - thanks!

Tracker-

Levels-
a) 1-12- Getting a look at the USA

b) 13-26- Half the country

c) 27-49- USA well traveled

d) 50 + ( you can include DC) - God Bless the USA!

Here is the tracker-https://www.goodreads.com/challenges/...

Just to be helpful- here is a 50 state list-

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Bonus- Washington DC

Also for you tech savvy folks who like to keep track with the map- here is the link to the site where you can keep track on the map of the states that you travel too- I love to see it get filled up as my year goes on.

http://douweosinga.com/projects/visit...

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message 2: by Carissa (last edited Apr 24, 2021 10:40AM) (new)

Dec 20, 2020 10:10AM

I hit 36 in 2020 so I'm in for 27-49- USA well traveled
1. Virginia- Tidewater Bride by Laura Frantz
2. Georgia- Dreams of Savannah by Roseanna M. White
3. North Carolina- Active Defense
4. New York- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
5. Oklahoma- The Prodigal Cowboy by Brenda Minton
6. Texas- Pudge and Prejudice by A.K. Pittman
7. South Carolina- The Broken Spine by Dorothy St. James (mainstream cozy fairly clean)
8. Kentucky- The Moonlight School by Suzanne Woods Fisher
9. Pennsylvania- The Red Canary by Rachel Scott McDaniel
10. Massachusetts- A Curious Incident by Vicki Delany
11. Mississippi- Obsession by Patricia Bradley
12. Montana- Present Danger by Elizabeth Goddard
13. Tennessee- Murder with a view by Diane Kelly (mainstream cozy mystery some language.)
14. California- A Pho Love story by Loan Le (mainstream YA some
15.Ohio-Phantoms and Felonies by Lucy Ness (mainstream cozy)
16.Oregon- BlackBerry Beach by Irene Hannon
17. Minnesota- Daisy and the Deadly Flu by Julie Gilbert
18. Colorado- The Black Sheep's Salvation by Deb Kastner

Create Your Own Visited States Map

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message 3: by Loraine (new)

Dec 20, 2020 01:36PM

I'm in! I'll try for God Bless the USA all 50 plus DC

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message 4: by Kristi (new)

Dec 22, 2020 07:51AM

Kristi (sweetheavenlygrace) | 38 comments

I love this idea! I'll give it a go too! I'll attempt 13-26 - Half the Country. But I think I may be able to get more, gonna have to wait and see.

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message 5: by Chris (new)

Dec 22, 2020 09:20AM

I am in - I do this one every year - this year finished it in October!! Will be doing the whole USA plus Washington DC.

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message 6: by Hannah (last edited Dec 19, 2021 08:45PM) (new)

Dec 22, 2020 12:09PM

50+ for me

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Bonus- Washington DC

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message 7: by Alex (new)

Dec 26, 2020 07:11PM

I did so well this year (still need to post them...) that I’m going to try and do all 50 next year!

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message 8: by Jenn (last edited Dec 04, 2021 03:11PM) (new)

Dec 27, 2020 12:30PM

I'm in for 13-26- Half the country (34/50)

Alabama: Nashville Dreams
Alaska: Dawn's Prelude
Arizona: Star Witness, Fire Dancer, To Love a Stranger
Arkansas
California: Seaside Reunion, Secrets, The Gold in These Hills
Colorado: No Place to Hide, A Cowboy for Keeps, A November Bride
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia: Dangerous Passage
Hawaii: Sanctuary Deceived
Idaho: Sanctuary Forever, I Hope You Dance: A July Wedding Story
Illinois: A Shelter of Hope
Indiana: Where Shadows Meet
Iowa: Three Little Words, From the Start, Making Waves
Kansas: Kansas Brides
Kentucky
Louisiana: Return to Love
Maine: Up from the Sea
Maryland: Deadly Isle
Massachusetts: The Tea Chest, Driftwood Lane
Michigan: Without a Trace, Beyond a Doubt, Into the Deep, Cry in the Night, Unending Devotion, A Noble Groom, P.S. Goodbye, The Bachelor's Perfect Match
Minnesota: The Icecutter's Daughter, The Quarryman's Bride, Still the One, Can't Buy Me Love
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana: Taming Rafe, The Accidental Bride, Love Finds You in Lonesome Prairie, Montana, Midnight Angel, A Matter of Trust, Finding Stefanie
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey: Promise Me This
New Mexico
New York: The Joy of Falling, To Steal a Heart, Song of the Silent Harp, Ring of Secrets
North Carolina: Beneath the Surface, The Killing Tide, The Crushing Depths, My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge: Laurel's Dream, Bookshop by the Sea, Joey: How a Blind Rescue Horse Helped Others Learn to See, Rosemary Cottage, Seagrass Pier
North Dakota: Dakota: Four Inspirational Love Stories in America's Final Frontier, Dakota December, An Untamed Land
Ohio: Love Finds You in Revenge, Ohio
Oklahoma: This Time
Oregon: Manhunt, Easy Prey, Sudden Recall, Dead End
Pennsylvania: The Bake Shop, Skippack School
Rhode Island
South Carolina: Too Close to Home, Don't Look Back, A Killer Among Us, When the Smoke Clears, Sweet Caroline, When a Heart Stops
South Dakota: Prairie Hills: Letters from the Enemy/Treasure in the Hills/The Dreams of Hannah Williams
Tennessee
Texas: Short-Straw Bride, Daughter of Texas, Body of Evidence, Safe in His Arms, My Heart Belongs in Fort Bliss, Texas: Priscilla’s Reveille, Love in the Details: A November Wedding Story
Utah
Vermont
Virginia: Candle in the Darkness, The Lady and the Lionheart, Fatal Mistake
Washington: Picture Perfect Love: A June Wedding Story, Christmas in Winter Hill
West Virginia
Wisconsin: Love on a Deadline: An August Wedding Story, The House on Foster Hill, A September Bride, An October Bride
Wyoming: Mending Places

Bonus- Washington DC: Double Agent, A Gilded Lady, The Prince of Spies, Initium

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message 9: by Holly (last edited Oct 25, 2021 09:26PM) (new)

Dec 28, 2020 01:59PM

I'm all in for all 50 + Washington DC... might not get there, but I'm gonna try!!

Alabama

Three Missing Days (Pelican Harbor #3) by Colleen Coble

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California

The Lightkeeper's Ball (Mercy Falls, #3) by Colleen Coble

Colorado

Connecticut
Delaware

Florida

From This Moment On (Windswept Bay, #1) by Debra Clopton

Georgia

Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky - Daughter of Twin Oaks
Louisiana

Maine
The Priority Unit

Maryland

Massachusetts

Is It Any Wonder (Nantucket Love Story #2) by Courtney Walsh

Michigan

This book took place in several locations, including Washington D.C., New York and Virginia. But since the main character is from Michigan I'm going with that one.

Minnesota

Mississippi

Obsession (Natchez Trace Park Rangers, #2) by Patricia Bradley

Missouri - Edge of Light
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico

Fragments of Fear by Carrie Stuart Parks

New York

My Dear Miss Dupré (American Royalty, #1) by Grace Hitchcock

North Carolina

Hide and Seek (Lantern Beach Guardians #1) by Christy Barritt

North Dakota

Ohio

A Cuppa Trouble (The CafFUNated Mysteries #2) by Angela Ruth Strong

Oklahoma

Oregon

Night Vision (Nighthawk Security #2) by Susan Sleeman

Pennsylvania

The Keeper (Stoney Ridge Seasons, #1) by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee

Texas

A Bridge Unbroken (Miller's Creek #5) by Cathy Bryant

Utah
Vermont

Virginia

Mountain Survival (K-9 Search and Rescue #3) by Christy Barritt

Washington

These Boots Weren't Made for Walking by Melody Carlson

*Based on the fact they were close enough to call Seattle "The city" I'm assuming Washington. If someone suspects somewhere else, let me know

West Virginia
Wisconsin

Wyoming

Catching the Cowgirl (Wyoming Legacy, #8) by Lacy Williams

Bonus- Washington DC

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message 10: by Joseph (new)

Dec 28, 2020 02:41PM

Can you read more than 1 book for a state?

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message 11: by Shash (last edited Dec 13, 2021 12:01PM) (new)

Dec 28, 2020 03:00PM

I'm in! I hope to visit "Half the Country"

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona - Son of War, Daughter of Chaos by Janette Rallison
Arkansas
California - Lies, Love, and Breakfast at Tiffany's by Julie Wright
Colorado - Over the Edge by Mary Connealy
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida - Love Finds You in Holiday, Florida by Sandra D. Bricker
Georgia - Closer Than Brothers by Mary Connealy
Hawaii - Romancing the Treasure by Cami Checketts
Idaho - His to Save by Julia Keanini
Illinois - Romancing the Castle by Cami Checketts
Indiana
Iowa - From the Start by Melissa Tagg
Kansas - Engaging the Competition by Melissa Jagears
Kentucky
Louisiana - Charlotte's Promise by Jennifer Moore
Maine
Maryland - Beauty and the Baker by Christine Sterling
Massachusetts - Parrish by Shannen Crane Camp
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri - Her Dearly Unintended by Regina Jennings
Montana - Kissing the Mountain Man by Jeanette Lewis
Nebraska
Nevada - An Agent for Annie by Lynn Donovan
New Hampshire - Claire's Christmas Dance by Rachelle J. Christensen
New Jersey
New Mexico - Full Rigged by Rebecca Connolly
New York - My American Angel by Brooke St. James
North Carolina - The Exiled Patriot by Jennifer Youngblood
North Dakota
Ohio - The Lawyer's Luck by Piper Huguley
Oklahoma - Rough Stock by Heather B. Moore
Oregon - The Christmas Wish by Shanna Hatfield
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina - Rescue a Stubborn Heart by Cindy Roland Anderson
South Dakota
Tennessee - Winter in Sweetwater County by Ciara Knight
Texas - To Win Her Heart by Karen Witemeyer
Utah - The Spark of a Kiss by Sarah Gay
Vermont
Virginia - Love and Loathing by Ellie Thornton
Washington - Falling for Lucy by Heather B. Moore
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming - An Agent for Elizabeth by Julia Ridgmont

Bonus- Washington DC - Beyond All Dreams by Elizabeth Camden

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message 12: by Holly (new)

Dec 28, 2020 08:52PM

Joseph wrote: "Can you read more than 1 book for a state?"

I do every year. Because Susan Sleeman and Christy Barritt are two of my favorite authors, I spend a lot of time in Oregon and North Carolina!

I also generally list all the books from a each state, so that others can get ideas of what books are based in what states.

Hope you join us! It's lots of fun!

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message 13: by Megan (last edited Dec 20, 2021 11:08AM) (new)

Dec 29, 2020 03:21PM

I'm in for Getting a Look at the USA. I might up it later.

visited 13 states (26%)

California -

The Gold in These Hills by Joanne Bischof

Colorado -

No Place for a Lady (Heart of the West, #1) by Maggie Brendan

Georgia -

Finding Mercy (Mercy Medallion Trilogy #2) by Michael Landon Jr.

Illinois -

The Protector (O'Malley, #4) by Dee Henderson

Massachusetts -

A Heart Revealed (Winds of Change, #2) by Julie Lessman

Montana -

The Truth Seeker (O'Malley #3) by Dee Henderson

New Mexico -

New York -

At Your Request (Apart from the Crowd, #0.5) by Jen Turano

Oregon -

Sagebrush Christmas by Birdie L. Etchison

Pennsylvania -

South Carolina -

Always Watching (Elite Guardians, #1) by Lynette Eason

Texas -

At Love's Command (Hanger's Horsemen, #1) by Karen Witemeyer

Washington -

Bookishly Ever After (Book Nerds and Boyfriends Collection #1) by Sarah Monzon

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message 14: by Elizabeth (last edited Dec 04, 2021 07:28PM) (new)

Dec 30, 2020 02:15PM

I'm in! 13-26 - Half the country

Alabama

Alaska

Endless Mercy (The Treasures of Nome, #2) by Tracie Peterson

Arizona

Arkansas
California

Jocelyn (Sewing in SoCal, #2) by Sarah Monzon

Colorado

Connecticut
Delaware
Florida

Trailing a Killer (K-9 Search and Rescue) by Carol J. Post

Georgia

Deadly Deceit (Harbored Secrets, #2) by Natalie Walters

Hawaii
Idaho

The Escape (US Marshals, #1) by Lisa Harris

Illinois

Shadows of the White City (The Windy City Saga, #2) by Jocelyn Green

Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky

Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts

The Curator's Daughter by Melanie Dobson

Michigan
Minnesota

Destined for You (Ladies of the Lake, #1) by Tracie Peterson

Mississippi

Missouri

Courting Misfortune (The Joplin Chronicles, #1) by Regina Jennings

Montana
Nebraska

Fire Storm (Kaely Quinn Profiler, #2) by Nancy Mehl

Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico

Desert Rescue (K-9 Search and Rescue #1) by Lisa Phillips

New York

A Most Peculiar Circumstance (Ladies of Distinction, #2) by Jen Turano

North Carolina

North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma

Kidnapped (Everyday Heroes #4) by Margaret Daley

Oregon

Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina

Active Defense (Danger Never Sleeps, #3) by Lynette Eason

South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas

The Lady in Residence (Doors to the Past) by Allison Pittman

Utah
Vermont
Virginia

Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Never Let Go (Uncommon Justice #1) by Elizabeth Goddard

Bonus- Washington DC

Power Play (Capital Intrigue, #3) by Rachel Dylan

visited 24 states (48%)

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message 15: by Hannah (new)

Dec 30, 2020 03:29PM

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message 16: by Missy (new)

Dec 30, 2020 04:33PM

I always do better in this category than I think. I’m in for Half the Country.

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message 17: by Beth (new)

Jan 01, 2021 10:18AM

I am in for USA well-travelled - 40

Beth - ;)
in Calgary

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message 18: by Bonny (new)

Jan 01, 2021 12:38PM

I always finish this one last minute, but it's so satisfying!! I'm in for all 50 again!

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message 19: by Chanel (last edited Nov 09, 2021 11:47AM) (new)

Jan 04, 2021 06:04PM

I'm in for Half the Country with 25.

*Books Completed:

Alabama -

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts -

Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York -

North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio -

Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota -

Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia -

Wisconsin
Wyoming

Bonus- Washington DC

6/25

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message 20: by Sarita (last edited Oct 20, 2021 06:05AM) (new)

Jan 05, 2021 03:14AM

b) 13-26- Half the country

Alabama -

The Dress Shop on King Street (Heirloom Secrets, #1) by Ashley Clark

Alaska -

The Way of the Brave (Global Search and Rescue, #1) by Susan May Warren

Arizona -

Every Wicked Man (The Bowers Files The New York Years #3) by Steven James

Arkansas
California -

All of You, Always (Walker Beach Romance #1) by Lindsay Harrel

Colorado -

Connecticut -

Come Back to Me (Waters of Time, #1) by Jody Hedlund

Delaware
Florida -

Ford (The Montana Marshalls, #3) by Susan May Warren

Georgia -

Hawaii
Idaho -

Before I Called You Mine by Nicole Deese

Illinois -

Searching for You (Orphan Train, #3) by Jody Hedlund

Indiana -

In This Moment (The Baxter Family, #2) by Karen Kingsbury

Iowa -

All this Time (Walker Family, #4) by Melissa Tagg

Kansas
Kentucky -

Louisiana -

Standoff (Natchez Trace Park Rangers, #1) by Patricia Bradley

Maine -

Autumn by the Sea (Muir Harbor #1) by Melissa Tagg

Maryland -

Death Triangle (Agents of Mercy #4) by Lisa Harris

Massachusetts -

Michigan -

Every Deadly Kiss (The Bowers Files The New York Years #2) by Steven James

Minnesota -

Only You (Deep Haven Collection, #0.5) by Susan May Warren

Mississippi -

Missouri -

Montana -

Nebraska
Nevada -

Tate (The Montana Marshalls, #2) by Susan May Warren

New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico -

Hostile Intent (Danger Never Sleeps, #4) by Lynette Eason

New York -

North Carolina -

North Dakota
Ohio -

The Scarlet Pen (True Colors) by Jennifer Uhlarik

Oklahoma -

Oregon -

A Cliché Christmas (Love in Lenox, #1) by Nicole Deese

Pennsylvania -

Port of Origin (Agents of Mercy #2) by Lisa Harris

Rhode Island -

South Carolina -

Acceptable Risk (Danger Never Sleeps, #2) by Lynette Eason

South Dakota
Tennessee -

Justice Delayed (Memphis Cold Case #1) by Patricia Bradley

Texas -

Collision of Lies (Amara Alvarez #1) by Tom Threadgill

Utah
Vermont
Virginia -

The Lady and the Lionheart by Joanne Bischof

Washington -

The Purple Nightgown (True Colors) by A.D. Lawrence

West Virginia -

Wisconsin -

Opening Moves (Patrick Bowers Files, #0.5) by Steven James

Wyoming -

Bonus- Washington DC -

The Rook (The Patrick Bowers Files, #2) by Steven James

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message 21: by Sarita (new)

Jan 05, 2021 03:27AM

Hannah wrote: "(Copying this post from last year)
Here's a copy of the links to the state Listopias, if anyone needs help finding a book or wants to add their favorites to the lists.

If a book features more than..."

thanks! I always use this as a reference

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message 22: by Charlene (new)

Jan 05, 2021 10:37AM

I’m in for half a country.... I seem to always loose track of this challenge so I’m hoping to see it to the end this year :)

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Bonus- Washington DC

0/26

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message 23: by Loraine (last edited Dec 19, 2021 06:43PM) (new)

Jan 16, 2021 03:43PM

Alabama -Murder at Harbor Village
Alaska
Arizona - Arizona
Arkansas - Arkansas
California - Bridge of Gold
Colorado - The Silver Shadow
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida - Dream of Orchids
Georgia - Gifts of Life
Hawaii
Idaho - Make You Feel My Love
Illinois - Shadows of the White City
Indiana
Iowa - One Enchanted Eve
Kansas - For Whom The Wedding Bell Tolls
Kentucky - Along a Storied Trail
Louisiana
Maine - Saving Mrs. Roosevelt
Maryland - A Heartbeat Away
Massachusetts - Rebellious Heart
Michigan - Butterfly Cottage
Minnesota - Destined for You
Mississippi - Obsession
Missouri - Freedom's Song
Montana
Nebraska - The Scarlet Pen
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico - Cinco de Mayhem
New York - The Melody Lingers On
North Carolina - Hope Between the Pages
North Dakota
Ohio - Shall We Dance?
Oklahoma
Oregon - The Fence My Father Built
Pennsylvania - Recipes & Wooden Spoons
Rhode Island - Moonlight Becomes You
South Carolina - Active Defense
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas - The Lady in Residence
Utah - A Perfect Day
Vermont
Virginia - Tidewater Bride
Washington - Rose Harbor in Bloom
West Virginia
Wisconsin- The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus
Wyoming - Above the Bridge

Bonus- Washington DC - A Promise Born

visited 34 states (68%)

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message 24: by Chris (last edited Sep 09, 2021 01:12PM) (new)

Feb 12, 2021 06:49AM

Here is my list to keep track of the 50 states:
Alabama -

Fat Tuesday Fricassee (Biscuit Bowl Food Truck Mystery, #3) by J.J. Cook

Alaska - The Lost and Found Bookshop
Arizona - Dying for Devil's Food
Arkansas -

California -

Colorado -

Brunch at Bittersweet Café (Supper Club #2) by Carla Laureano

Connecticut -

Read It and Weep (Library Lover's Mystery, #4) by Jenn McKinlay

Delaware -

Amish Redemption (Brides of Amish Country, #13) by Patricia Davids

Florida -

Tropic of Stupid (Serge Storms, #24) by Tim Dorsey

Georgia -

Slightly South of Simple (Peachtree Bluff #1) by Kristy Woodson Harvey

Hawaii -

The Burning Island (Charlie Cates, #3) by Hester Young

Idaho -

Who I Am with You (Legacy of Faith #1) by Robin Lee Hatcher

Illinois -

The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay

Indiana -

Iowa -

Like Never Before (Walker Family, #2) by Melissa Tagg

Kansas -

Kentucky -

The Librarian of Boone's Hollow by Kim Vogel Sawyer

Louisiana - Glitter Bomb
Maine - Now That You Mention It
Maryland -

On Sunset Beach (Chesapeake Diaries, #8) by Mariah Stewart

Massachusetts - A Late Frost
Michigan -

Waves of Mercy (Waves of Mercy, #1) by Lynn Austin

Minnesota -This Tender Land
Mississippi -

Missouri -Good Hope Road
Montana -

Light My Fire (Summer of the Burning Sky #1; Montana Fire #5) by Susan May Warren

Nebraska -

The Blizzard Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower, #11) by Susanne Dietze

Nevada -Forbidden
New Hampshire -

New Jersey -

Open and Shut (Andy Carpenter #1) by David Rosenfelt

New Mexico -

Mourning Dove (Ella Clah, #11) by Aimée Thurlo

New York -The Fifth Avenue Story Society
North Carolina -

The Secret, Book & Scone Society (Secret, Book, & Scone Society, #1) by Ellery Adams

North Dakota -

The Homestead (Dakota #1) by Linda Byler

Ohio -

Shall We Dance? (Dance With Me #1) by Shelley Shepard Gray

Oklahoma -

To the Moon and Back (The Baxter Family, #3) by Karen Kingsbury

Oregon -

Blackberry Beach (Hope Harbor, #7) by Irene Hannon

Pennsylvania - The Haven
Rhode Island -

South Carolina-

The Favorite Daughter by Patti Callahan Henry

South Dakota -

Tennessee - Beard Science
Texas -

Utah -

The Express Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower, #9) by Kimberley Woodhouse

Vermont -

Secretly Smitten (Smitten, #2) by Colleen Coble

Virginia - Winter Cottage
Washington -Where'd You Go, Bernadette
West Virginia -

Wisconsin -

Echoes Among the Stones by Jaime Jo Wright

Wyoming -

Wild Rain (Women Who Dare, #2) by Beverly Jenkins

Bonus- Washington DC -

The Spice King (Hope and Glory, #1) by Elizabeth Camden

This is what I have done during new retirement! I just finished today!!

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message 25: by Cheryl (last edited Feb 13, 2021 01:09PM) (new)

Feb 13, 2021 01:08PM

I’m hoping for half the country.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona-The Secrets of Paper and Ink
Arkansas-A Simple Christmas: Twelve Stories That Celebrate the True Holiday Spirit
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho-Before I Called You Mine
Illinois -Dear Mr. Knightley
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee- GM book
Texas
Utah- Noel Street
Vermont-One Royal Christmas
Virginia
Washington- Our Time To Dance, A Mother's Journey To Joy
West Virginia
Wisconsin- The Haunting at Bonaventure Circus
Wyoming

Bonus- Washington DC

visited 9 states (18%)
Buy Douwe's Machine Learning Book

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message 26: by Beth (new)

Mar 01, 2021 02:13PM

To the end of February I have visited 19 states.

Beth - ;)
in Calgary

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message 27: by Carissa (last edited Aug 08, 2021 03:27PM) (new)

Aug 03, 2021 05:10PM

So far 28
Alaska- Murphy’s Slaw by Elizabeth Logan
Arkansas- Hooked on You by Kathleen Fuller
California- A Pho Love Story by Loan Le
Colorado- The Black Sheep’s Salvation by Deb Kastner
Connecticut- The Rocky Road to Ruin by Meri Allen
Florida-A Time to Swill by Sherry Harris
Georgia-Dreams of Savannah by Roseanna M White
Idaho- A Pumpkin Spice Killing by Lynn Cahoon
Kentucky- Along a Storied Trail by Ann H Gabhart
Massachusetts- A Curious Incident by Vicki Delany
Minnesota-Daisy and the Deadly Flu by Julie Gilbert
Mississippi- Obsession by Patricia Bradley
Missouri- Her Small Town Secret by Brenda Minton
Montana-Present Danger by Elizabeth Goddard
Nebraska- Better than the Movies by Lynn Painter
New York-The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
North Carolina- Active Defense by Lynete Eason
Ohio- Phantom and Felonies by Lucy Ness
Oklahoma-The Prodigal Cowboy by Brenda Minton
Oregon-Blackberry Beach by Irene Hannon
Pennsylvania- The Red Canary by Rachel Scott McDaniel
South Carolina- The Broken Spine by Dorothy St. James
Tennessee- Murder with a View by Diane Kelly
Texas Pudge an Prejudice by A.K. Pittman
Virginia-Tidewater Bride by Laura Frantz
Washington-The Chase by Lisa Harris
West Virginia- The Cider Shop Rules by Julie Anne Lindsey
Bonus- Washington DC- Never Miss by Melissa Koslin

Create Your Own Visited States Map

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message 28: by Bridget (new)

Aug 08, 2021 10:42AM

Hi! I recently joined the group. This challenge looks like a lot of fun. Can I join in even though the year is over half over? Can I count the states of books I've already read this year?

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message 29: by Holly (new)

Sep 06, 2021 05:28PM

So sad... Goodreads isn't allowing external links... I think that part that makes me saddest is it's probably because someone posted inappropriate links...

But such is life...

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message 30: by Sarita (new)

Sep 06, 2021 11:29PM

Holly wrote: "So sad... Goodreads isn't allowing external links... I think that part that makes me saddest is it's probably because someone posted inappropriate links...

But such is life..."

It sucks! I loved seeing the visual map.

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message 31: by Loraine (new)

Sep 07, 2021 03:23PM

Bridget wrote: "Hi! I recently joined the group. This challenge looks like a lot of fun. Can I join in even though the year is over half over? Can I count the states of books I've already read this year?"

Bridge yes you can count the books that you read from Jan 1 to now.

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message 32: by Beth (last edited Oct 31, 2021 01:46PM) (new)

Oct 31, 2021 01:46PM

Two months left. I have 12 to go to make all the states. Still need
Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Louisiana, Nevada, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and Vermont.

Beth - ;)
in Calgary

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message 33: by Sarita (new)

Nov 02, 2021 04:41AM

Beth wrote: "Two months left. I have 12 to go to make all the states. Still need
Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Louisiana, Nevada, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and Vermont..."

Almost twins - I have 11 to go.

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message 34: by Alex (last edited Dec 23, 2021 03:22PM) (new)

Dec 23, 2021 03:21PM

Ugh, I was so close! I'm still missing 5 states, and on the off-chance I read something with those states before New Years I'll come back and add it.

List here: (view spoiler)