Wanderlust Challenges discussion

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021

Meg is taking us on a tour of the capital of the Netherlands this month!

Amsterdam is the official capital of the Netherlands, though The Hague is the administrative capital and home to the government and courts. It's so picturesque
that it's like visiting an outdoor living museum.

✱ Amsterdam started as a small fishing village around year 1000, and went on to become one of of the most important ports in the world, as well as a leading center for finance and trade.
✱ The city was founded around 1250. Its name was derived from ‘Aeme Stelle Redamme’, which is Medieval Dutch for ‘Dam in a Watery Area’, in reference to the dam that was built in the Amstel river.
✱ It is known for its Golden Age canals, a historic and beautiful water network throughout the city. There are 165 canals and over 1000 bridges, with roughly 2500 houseboats scattered throughout.
✱ Cycling in Amsterdam is a way of life, made easier by the city’s unbeatable network of cycle routes and flat landscape. There are nearly as many bicycles in Amsterdam as its population!

Choose a level and enjoy your visit!
Day Tripper: 4 Attractions
Explorer: 5-6 Attractions

Challenge Rules: All forms of books are accepted as long as they are 100 pages or more. When posting updates of completed books, please include a link to the title and author’s name, along with the date you finished reading the book. Please post cover if it is task appropriate. When you have completed the challenge, please copy and paste your entire challenge and repost in a new message, letting us know it is completed.

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Tasks:

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring

In the early part of the 17th century, a comprehensive city plan was put together which initially included four main, concentric half-circles of canals with their ends resting on the IJ Bay. Three were lined with residences, while the fourth was used for defense and water management. These four canals collectively are called Grachtengordel. The plan also included a set of parallel canals primarily used for the transportation of goods. These waterways were interconnected by radiating canals, forming a fan shape. All told there are 165 canals, most planted with linden or elm trees from the beginning.

What is known as the Canal Ring consists of the four main canals plus six others, along with its 80 bridges. After sundown the bridges are lit up by fairy lights, and the whole area takes on a magical feel. In 2010 the Canal Ring was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. In 2013, it celebrated its 400th birthday.

✱ Read a book with a water feature or bridge on the cover (share the cover) OR
✱ Read a book originally published in 2010 or 2013 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMSTERDAM CANAL RING.

2. Canal Houses

Amsterdam's famous Canal Ring is lined by gabled buildings which were originally residences, but today also include businesses, specialty museums, and dining and drinking establishments. Due to the old policy of taxing buildings by their width, the majority of these houses were built in a tall and skinny style. Because of the steepness
of the homes, hooks were affixed to the top of the houses to hoist furniture and goods up and through the windows, a tradition that is still employed today!

The narrowest house can be found at Oude Hoogstrasse 22 in the old city center. It is only 6'8" wide and 16'5" deep. The widest house is the Trippenhuis at Kloveniersburgwal 29, built in 1660 for brothers Lodewijk and Hendrick Trip. Its impressive neo-classical architecture mirrors that of an extremely narrow house across the street. As the story goes, the brothers commissioned the second house for their coachman after he remarked that he would be delighted with a house as wide as his masters’ front door.

In a quest for more sustainability and flexibility in architecture, the world’s first 3D-printed canal house is currently being constructed in Amsterdam-Noord. Exhibition, research area and building site in one, the house is open for the public to explore while it evolves.

✱ Read a book with a house on the cover, the quirkier the better (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CANAL HOUSES.

3. The Anne Frank House

Along the Prinsengracht lies the house where diarist Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis for two years. They were joined later by the Van Pels family and Fritz Pfeffer. The building consisted of two parts: the main house and the annex, which was concealed behind a moveable bookcase. The eight people hid on the top floors of the annex. On August 4th, 1944, the hiding place was betrayed and the annex occupants were deported to various concentration camps. Only Anne's father, Otto Frank survived the war.

The house is now a thought-provoking and moving museum where, via quotes, photos, videos, and original items, visitors can absorb and understand the family's experiences, as well as reflect on the atrocities committed against the Jewish people during World War II. The walls of Anne Frank's room in the secret annex remain intact, with glued-on photos of movie stars and royalty. Her original red-checked diary that she received for her 13th birthday, along with other notebooks and loose pages, are viewable in the museum.

✱ Read a book set during a war (tell which which war) OR
✱ Read a book that contains a diary or journal entry (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.

4. Museums of Amsterdam

Some of the world's finest art museums can found be found in Amsterdam. The Rijksmuseum is a premier example, with works by local heroes Rembrandt, Vermeer
and Frans Hals. More than 8,000 paintings and objects are on display in 100 rooms, reflecting 800 years of Dutch history. Rembrandt's oversized masterpiece, The Night Watch from 1642, is a definite must-see.

Sharing the Museumplein (Museum Square) is the cutting-edge Van Gogh Museum, which houses the largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh – more than 200 paintings, 400+ drawings, and 700 letters. It is as much a tour through the driven artist's troubled mind as it is a tour of his body of work. Other museums worth a visit are the sparkly Diamond Museum, or those housed in canal houses that showcase the architectures and lifestyles.

✱ Read a book with a painting or sculpture on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book that features a museum or garden (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.

5. Neighborhoods & More

The historic Jordaan neighborhood is a postcard-perfect slice of Amsterdam, with its labyrinth of narrow streets and canals, charming 17th century houses, courtyard gardens, specialty shops, and atmospheric bars and restaurants. Cross over bridges, pop into a pub, sit outside a cafe and people (and bicycle) watch. The newly hip Oud West neighborhood is home to De Hallen, a former tram depot converted into a cultural center and food and drink haven. The bustling, artisan food hall serves up a great selection of drinks and streetfood from some of Amsterdam’s best loved independent establishments.

For something bright and cheery, visit the famous Bloemenmarkt (Floating Flower Market) which offers a variety of colorful fresh flowers, plants and bulbs, as well as Dutch cheeses and souvenirs. When you're ready to unwind and commune with nature, spend some time at Vodelpark, designed and built in 1850. It's a great place to hike, bike, jog and picnic, or just lay out near one of the lakes.

✱ Read a book with a neighborhood or park on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a restaurant, cafe or pub (share name) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.

6. Tulips and Windmills

If your visit happens to be in the Spring, you'll have the great luck of hitting tulip season. You can enjoy these colorful blooms right in the city, from bouquets at the Bloemenmarkt to the windows of the Tulip Museum, and filled planters during the Tulip Festival in April. However, the best spots to enjoy these wonders are within a few miles of Amsterdam. For one, the countryside of Bollenstreek transforms from regular farmland to fantastical rainbows of flowers. Or visit the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, where 7 million flowers bloom yearly. The park has to be seen to be believed as words couldn't justify its grandeur.

Windmills are as ubiquotous to the Netherlands as tulips, and an open air museum that features them can be found at Zaanse Schans, about 20 minutes from Amsterdam. While the park can be visited any time, most of the windmills are open to the public from April to October. Visitors can also see how clogs are made, do some shopping, or visit a cheese farm.

✱ Read a book with tulips or other flowers on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a festival in the story (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS.

Participants

Allie
Andrea ~ Done
Bev (baglady) ~ Done
Book Concierge ~ Done
ChrisGA ~ Done
Chrystal
Clare ~ Done
Connie ~ Done
Ed ~ Done
Frankie ~ Done
Genevieve ~ Done
Jan ~ Done
JoAnne ~ Done
Jonquil ~ Done
Karen ♐ ~ Done
Kim ~ Done
Mave
Meg ~ Done
Olivermagnus ~ Done
Patrizia ~ Done
Simone ~ Done
Tari ~ Done
Teri-K ~ Done
Wanda ~ Done

My Spot

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
6/6

Tasks:

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book originally published in 2010 or 2013 (Nov 29, 2013): The Brim Reaper | Diane Vallere 4/10/21**


2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW: Old Bones | Douglas Preston 4/16/21***


3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE: Unleashed | Emily Kimelman 4/18/21****


4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book that features a museum ("She enjoys the times, usually first thing in the morning, when she is alone in the museum"): The Book of Lost and Found | Lucy Foley 4/3/21**


5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book set in a restaurant, cafe or pub (Cafe: In a Jam): In a Jam | Cindy Dorminy 4/13/21**


6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS: The Lido | Libby Page 4/20/21*****

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021

Tasks:

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring

In the early part of the 17th century, a comprehensive city plan was put together which initially included four main, concentric half-circles of canals with their ends resting on the IJ Bay. Three were lined with residences, while the fourth was used for defense and water management. These four canals collectively are called Grachtengordel. The plan also included a set of parallel canals primarily used for the transportation of goods. These waterways were interconnected by radiating canals, forming a fan shape. All told there are 165 canals, most planted with linden or elm trees from the beginning.

What is known as the Canal Ring consists of the four main canals plus six others, along with its 80 bridges. After sundown the bridges are lit up by fairy lights, and the whole area takes on a magical feel. In 2010 the Canal Ring was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. In 2013, it celebrated its 400th birthday.

✱ Read a book with a water feature or bridge on the cover (share the cover) OR
✱ Read a book originally published in 2010 or 2013 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMSTERDAM CANAL RING.

2. Canal Houses

Amsterdam's famous Canal Ring is lined by gabled buildings which were originally residences, but today also include businesses, specialty museums, and dining and drinking establishments. Due to the old policy of taxing buildings by their width, the majority of these houses were built in a tall and skinny style. Because of the steepness
of the homes, hooks were affixed to the top of the houses to hoist furniture and goods up and through the windows, a tradition that is still employed today!

The narrowest house can be found at Oude Hoogstrasse 22 in the old city center. It is only 6'8" wide and 16'5" deep. The widest house is the Trippenhuis at Kloveniersburgwal 29, built in 1660 for brothers Lodewijk and Hendrick Trip. Its impressive neo-classical architecture mirrors that of an extremely narrow house across the street. As the story goes, the brothers commissioned the second house for their coachman after he remarked that he would be delighted with a house as wide as his masters’ front door.

In a quest for more sustainability and flexibility in architecture, the world’s first 3D-printed canal house is currently being constructed in Amsterdam-Noord. Exhibition, research area and building site in one, the house is open for the public to explore while it evolves.

✱ Read a book with a house on the cover, the quirkier the better (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CANAL HOUSES.

3. The Anne Frank House

Along the Prinsengracht lies the house where diarist Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis for two years. They were joined later by the Van Pels family and Fritz Pfeffer. The building consisted of two parts: the main house and the annex, which was concealed behind a moveable bookcase. The eight people hid on the top floors of the annex. On August 4th, 1944, the hiding place was betrayed and the annex occupants were deported to various concentration camps. Only Anne's father, Otto Frank survived the war.

The house is now a thought-provoking and moving museum where, via quotes, photos, videos, and original items, visitors can absorb and understand the family's experiences, as well as reflect on the atrocities committed against the Jewish people during World War II. The walls of Anne Frank's room in the secret annex remain intact, with glued-on photos of movie stars and royalty. Her original red-checked diary that she received for her 13th birthday, along with other notebooks and loose pages, are viewable in the museum.

✱ Read a book set during a war (tell which which war) OR
✱ Read a book that contains a diary or journal entry (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.

4. Museums of Amsterdam

Some of the world's finest art museums can found be found in Amsterdam. The Rijksmuseum is a premier example, with works by local heroes Rembrandt, Vermeer
and Frans Hals. More than 8,000 paintings and objects are on display in 100 rooms, reflecting 800 years of Dutch history. Rembrandt's oversized masterpiece, The Night Watch from 1642, is a definite must-see.

Sharing the Museumplein (Museum Square) is the cutting-edge Van Gogh Museum, which houses the largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh – more than 200 paintings, 400+ drawings, and 700 letters. It is as much a tour through the driven artist's troubled mind as it is a tour of his body of work. Other museums worth a visit are the sparkly Diamond Museum, or those housed in canal houses that showcase the architectures and lifestyles.

✱ Read a book with a painting or sculpture on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book that features a museum or garden (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.

5. Neighborhoods & More

The historic Jordaan neighborhood is a postcard-perfect slice of Amsterdam, with its labyrinth of narrow streets and canals, charming 17th century houses, courtyard gardens, specialty shops, and atmospheric bars and restaurants. Cross over bridges, pop into a pub, sit outside a cafe and people (and bicycle) watch. The newly hip Oud West neighborhood is home to De Hallen, a former tram depot converted into a cultural center and food and drink haven. The bustling, artisan food hall serves up a great selection of drinks and streetfood from some of Amsterdam’s best loved independent establishments.

For something bright and cheery, visit the famous Bloemenmarkt (Floating Flower Market) which offers a variety of colorful fresh flowers, plants and bulbs, as well as Dutch cheeses and souvenirs. When you're ready to unwind and commune with nature, spend some time at Vodelpark, designed and built in 1850. It's a great place to hike, bike, jog and picnic, or just lay out near one of the lakes.

✱ Read a book with a neighborhood or park on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a restaurant, cafe or pub (share name) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.

6. Tulips and Windmills

If your visit happens to be in the Spring, you'll have the great luck of hitting tulip season. You can enjoy these colorful blooms right in the city, from bouquets at the Bloemenmarkt to the windows of the Tulip Museum, and filled planters during the Tulip Festival in April. However, the best spots to enjoy these wonders are within a few miles of Amsterdam. For one, the countryside of Bollenstreek transforms from regular farmland to fantastical rainbows of flowers. Or visit the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, where 7 million flowers bloom yearly. The park has to be seen to be believed as words couldn't justify its grandeur.

Windmills are as ubiquotous to the Netherlands as tulips, and an open air museum that features them can be found at Zaanse Schans, about 20 minutes from Amsterdam. While the park can be visited any time, most of the windmills are open to the public from April to October. Visitors can also see how clogs are made, do some shopping, or visit a cheese farm.

✱ Read a book with tulips or other flowers on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a festival in the story (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
6/6

Tasks:

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book with a water feature or bridge on the cover (share the cover)
Murder With a View by Diane Kelly 6 April; 5☆


2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CANAL HOUSES.
Called to Protect by Lynette Eason 9 April; 4 1/2☆


3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book set during a war (tell which which war)
war for the Scotland's indipendence- Forbidden Legacy by Diana Cosby 18 April; 4☆


4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book with a painting or sculpture on the cover (post cover)
Details in the Document by Kathi Daley 12 April; 5☆


5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.
Murder at Chateau Sur Mer by Alyssa Maxwell 20 April; 5☆


6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book with tulips or other flowers on the cover (post cover)
A Vineyard Summer by Jean Stone 4 April; 5☆

Thanks for joining Chrystal & Patrizia!

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021

Tasks:

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book originally published in 2010 or 2013 (share publication date)
Emily Belle Freeman 04/05/2021 Published : 2010

2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW
Isak Dinesen 04/09/2021

3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book that contains a diary or journal entry (share text)
Richard Paul Evans 04/05/2021 Some mistakenly believe that "prodigal" means lost or wayward. It doesn't. It means"wasteful extravagant". No matter, both definitions are true of me. Luke Crisps Diary

4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book that features a museum or garden (share text)
Debra Sennefelder 04/02/2021 Page 17 perfect entry out to Audrey’s early spring garden. Hope set the tra…

5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.
Angeline Boulley 04/13/2021

6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS.
Terry Pratchett 04/01/2021

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 01 - April 30, 2021 🎈


1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book with a water feature
Flip Flops and Murder, H.Y. Hanna 04/09

2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a house on the cover, the quirkier the better
Agnes Hopper Shakes Up Sweetbriar, Carol Guthrie Heilman 04/11

3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book set during a war (WWII)
The Chilbury Ladies' Choir, Jennifer Ryan 04/23

4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book that features a museum or garden ("Given that he was a landscape gardener, it was no surprise that his front garden was immaculate, with a variety of blossoms and shrubs....a tiny cottage garden in a blaze of purples, yellows, peaches and pinks.")
Lord James Harrington and the Easter Mystery, Lynn Florkiewicz 04/25

5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book set in a restaurant, cafe or pub (Sharky's)
Murder in an Irish Pub, Carlene O'Connor 04/10

6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book with tulips or other flowers on the cover
Daisies For Innocence, Bailey Cattrell 04/18

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 2021

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book originally published in 2013 (share publication date)
The Icecutter's Daughter by Tracie Peterson 4/9/21
Mar 1, 2013

2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW
Out of Control by Mary Connealy 4/18/21

3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.
The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay 4/6/21

4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book that features a museum
Kirk and Anne: Letters of Love, Laughter, and a Lifetime in Hollywood by Kirk and Anne Douglas 4/7/21
"I looked so much like his self-portraits that people gasped when I stood in front of one in the museum." (on research for one of Kirk's most memorable roles)

5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.
The Healer's Apprentice by Melanie Dickerson 4/20/21

6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS.
Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance by Mallory Weggemann 4/8/21

Welcome Bev, Meg & Andrea!

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021

6 of 6 Complete

Tasks:

🌷 1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book originally published in 2010 or 2013 (share publication date)
Something About You - Julie James - 4/4/21 - orig pub 2010

🌷 2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW
Winter Study - Nevada Barr - 4/3/21

🌷 3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.
The Vacationers - Emma Straub - 4/22/21

🌷 4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.
The Sinner - Amanda Stevens - 4/12/21 - AS

🌷 5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.
Mexican Gothic - Silvia Moreno-Garcia - 4/19/21

🌷 6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS
Bubbles Unbound - Sarah Strohmeyer - 4/5/21 - SS

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021

Day Tripper: 4 Attractions
4/4

Tasks:

✅ 1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMSTERDAM CANAL RING.
Outrage - Arnaldur Indriðason - 19/04

2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a house on the cover, the quirkier the better (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CANAL HOUSES.

✅ 3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.
After the Quake - Haruki Murakami - 28/04

✅ 4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.
Call Me By Your Name - André Aciman - 09/04

5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book with a neighborhood or park on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a restaurant, cafe or pub (share name) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.

✅6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book with tulips or other flowers on the cover (post cover) OR
- Rachael Lippincott - 24/04

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021

Choose a level and enjoy your visit!
Explorer: 5-6 Attractions

6/6 Completed. Finished

Tasks:
1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book originally published in 2010 or 2013 (share publication date)
(2/01/2013)
Waiting for Love-Marie Force 4/04

2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW
Reaper's Wrath-Jamie Begley 4/15

3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.
Emma Hart-Kiss Me Tonight 4/04

4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.
Ryan Michele-Bound by Consequences 4/08

5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.
Selena Montgomery-Never Tell 4/23

6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS.
Toni Anderson-Cold Fear 4/30

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 2021

6/6 DONE

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ with a water feature or bridge on the cover fountain AND
✱ whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMSTERDAM CANAL RING. Annelise Ryan 4/15


2. Canal Houses
✱ with a house on the cover, the quirkier the better Broomewode Hall Nancy Warren 4/2


3. The Anne Frank House
✱ whose author’s first & last initials in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE. Reconciliation Of Hate Sarah Noffke 4/7

4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ with a painting or sculpture on the cover Grace York 4/18


5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ with a neighborhood or park on the cover AND
✱ set in a restaurant, cafe or pub -- Casa Lido AND
✱ whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE. Rosie Genova 4/16


6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ with tulips or other flowers on the cover Pamela Grandstaff 4/2

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book with a water feature or bridge on the cover (share the cover) 

Finished 04/18/2021

2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a house on the cover, the quirkier the better (post cover)

Finished 04/08/2021

3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.
Hiro Arikawa
The Travelling Cat Chronicles
Finished 04/07/2021

4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.
Aravind Adiga
The White Tiger
Finished 04/02/2021

5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book with a neighborhood or park on the cover (post cover)

Finished 04/07/2021

6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book with tulips or other flowers on the cover (post cover) 

Finished 04/12/2021

I think I have everyone linked up! Enjoy your visit!!

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
Choose a level and enjoy your visit!
Day Tripper: 4 Attractions
Explorer: 5-6 Attractions


Tasks:

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book originally published in 2010 or 2013 (share publication date) Published April 1st 2010
Visions of Sugar Plums by Janet Evanovich 4/23/2021

2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a house on the cover, the quirkier the better.
by Alyssa Maxwell 4/28/2021

3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.
Moon Signs by Helen Haught Fanick 4/13/2021

4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM
Monsieur Saguette and His Baguette by Frank Asch 4/25/2021

5. Neighborhoods & More
Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.
Kale to the Queen by Nell Hampton 4/9/2021

6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book with tulips or other flowers on the cover (post cover).
Drowning the Daffodils by Cindy Bell 4/30/2021

Capital of the Month: AMSTERDAM, Netherlands
Begins: 01Apr21 / Ends: 30Apr21


6 / 6 completed


1. Amsterdam Canal Ring ✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMSTERDAM CANAL RING - R L S. -Robert Louis Stevenson / The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ✔ – 13Apr21

2. Canal Houses ✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CANAL HOUSES - S O -Stewart O'Nan / City of Secrets ✔ – 09Apr21

3. The Anne Frank House ✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE - T U - Thrity Umrigar / The Weight of Heaven ✔ – 07Apr21

4. Museums of Amsterdam ✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM - A T -Angie Thomas / Concrete Rose ✔ – 03Apr21

5. Neighborhoods & More ✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE - M H - Matt Haig / The Midnight Library ✔ – 17Apr21

6. Tulips and Windmills ✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS - D S - Douglas Stuart / Shuggie Bain ✔ – 14Apr21

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
0/6

Tasks:

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book with a water feature or bridge on the cover (share the cover) OR
✱ Read a book originally published in 2010 or 2013 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMSTERDAM CANAL RING.

2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a house on the cover, the quirkier the better (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CANAL HOUSES.

3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book set during a war (tell which which war) OR
✱ Read a book that contains a diary or journal entry (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.

4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book with a painting or sculpture on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book that features a museum or garden (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.

5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book with a neighborhood or park on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a restaurant, cafe or pub (share name) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.

6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book with tulips or other flowers on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a festival in the story (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS.

Welcome to the challenge Genevieve, BC & Allie :)

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
6/6

Tasks:

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMSTERDAM CANAL RING. - The MacGregor Brides Nora Roberts - 4/4

2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW - Wrath's Storm Mari Carr - 4/7

3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE. - Hide & Seek Nicole Edwards - 4/25

4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM. - Tangled Promise Ella Miles - 4/10

5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE. - Thick as Thieves Sandra Brown - 4/10

6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS. - Muse in Lingerie Penelope Sky - 4/6

Enjoy the challenge Karen!

Yes, please. These challenges are so much fun!

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
Goal: Explorer: 5-6 Attractions
Completed: 6/6

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book with a water feature or bridge on the cover (share the cover)
by Betty Neels

2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CANAL HOUSES.
Gone with the Whisker by Laurie Cass

3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.
Bryony and Roses by T. Kingfisher

4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.
Stitch In Snow by Anne McCaffrey

5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.
Frederica by Georgette Heyer

6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS
Aunts Aren't Gentlemen by P.G. Wodehouse

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
0/6

Tasks:

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMSTERDAM CANAL RING.
LaRose. Louise Erdrich. 4.6.21


2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW
Anxious People. Fredrik Backman. 4.13.21


3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.
The Bone Collection: Four Novellas. Kathy Reichs. 4.4.21


4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.
Prayers the Devil Answers. Sharyn McCrumb. 4.5.21


5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book set in a restaurant, cafe or pub (share name)Ar Mor
The Little French Bistro. Nina George. 4.9.21


6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS.
The Sweeney Sisters. Lian Dolan. 4.13.21

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
0/6

Tasks:

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMSTERDAM CANAL RING.
Trick or Treat Murder-Leslie Meier-4/4-🎃🎃🎃🎃


2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW
No Graves As Yet-Anne Perry-4/7-🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺


3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book set during a war (tell which which war)
Seven Days in May-Kim Izzo-4/3-🛳🛳🛳🛳🛳
World War I


4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.
Murder, Curlers, and Cream-Arlene McFarlane-4/17-⭐⭐⭐⭐


5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.
Devonshire Scream-Laura Childs-4/4-☕☕☕☕☕


6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS.No
The Wright Sister-Patty Dann-4/4-🛫🛫🛫🛫

*****COMPLETED 5/4/21*****

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
6/6

Tasks:

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book with a water feature or bridge on the cover (share the cover) OR
✱ Read a book originally published in 2010 or 2013 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMSTERDAM CANAL RING.- Hope Rides Again by Andrew Shaffer 4/6/21

2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a house on the cover, the quirkier the better (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW - Winter by Christopher Nicholson-4/11/21
OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CANAL HOUSES.

3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book set during a war (tell which which war) -WWII- House of Secrets: A Bletchley Park Novella by W. Len-5/2/21
OR
✱ Read a book that contains a diary or journal entry (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.

4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book with a painting or sculpture on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book that features a museum or garden (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.- Maybe the Moon by Armistead Maupin-4/15/21

5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book with a neighborhood or park on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a restaurant, cafe or pub (share name) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.- Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley-5/4/21

6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book with tulips or other flowers on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a festival in the story (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS.- Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley-4/1/21

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
Timeframe: 4/1/21 to 4/30/21
6/6

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring - Originally published in 2010 or 2013 - If You Find Me by Emily Murdoch - 4/6/21 ♥♥♥♥

Pub 3/26/13

2. Canal Houses - Title that starts with a letter in NARROW - Reaper's Legacy by Joanna Wylde - 4/4/21 ♥♥♥♥

Title starts with R

3. The Anne Frank House - Author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE - S, E - A Devil in Scotland by Suzanne Enoch - 4/20/21 ♥♥♥♥


4. Museums of Amsterdam - Author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM - A, R - Until Lilly by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 4/17/21 ♥♥♥♥


5. Neighborhoods & More - Author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE - D, S - Mr. Big by Delancey Stewart - 4/23/21 ♥♥♥♥


6. Tulips and Windmills - Festival in the story - Two of a Kind by Susan Mallery - 4/19/21 ♥♥♥♥

Fool’s Gold is known for its frequent festivals: P. 21 – “It’s summer with what feels like a festival every fifteen minutes.”

******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 4/23/21******

Have fun everyone! You should all be linked up :)

April's Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
Read: 6/6

Tasks:
1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book originally published in 2010
Published October 26th 2010 Ghost Town Rachel Caine 4/3/21

2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW
Rule of Three Kelly Jamieson 4/5/21

3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.
Pucked Love Helena Hunting 4/5/21

4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.
Lover's Leap Emily March 4/29/21

5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.
Fiona's Flame Rachael Herron 4/10/21

6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book with tulips or other flowers on the cover (post cover)
A Family Affair: Spring Mary Campisi 4/7/21

Welcome JoAnne!

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
Goal: Explorer: 5-6 Attractions
Completed: 6/6

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book with a water feature or bridge on the cover (share the cover) OR
✱ Read a book originally published in 2010 or 2013 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMSTERDAM CANAL RING.
LE-A Page Marked for Murder Lauren Elliott 4/1/21

2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a house on the cover, the quirkier the better (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CANAL HOUSES.
SH-Victim at the Vet Susan Harper 4/2/21

3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book set during a war (tell which which war) OR
✱ Read a book that contains a diary or journal entry (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.
AH-Give Me Chocolate Annie Hansen 4/3/21

4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book with a painting or sculpture on the cover (post cover)
Paula Darnell 4/8/21
✱ Read a book that features a museum or garden (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.

5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book with a neighborhood or park on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a restaurant, cafe or pub (share name) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.
ED-Fresh Brewed Murder Emmaline Duncan 4/10/21

6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book with tulips or other flowers on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a festival in the story (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS
TL-A Garden to Die For T. Lockhaven 4/7/21

Enjoy the challenge Tari!

Jan wrote: "Enjoy the challenge Tari!"

Thanks, Jan!

]Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
0/6

Tasks:

❎1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMSTERDAM CANAL RING. Murder in Stained GlassMargaret Armstrong 4/4/21

❎2. Canal houses
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CANAL HOUSES.Murder in an Irish VillageCarlene O'Connor 4/7/21

❎3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.A Heartbeat AwayHarry Kraus 4/6/21

❎4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.Police at the FuneralMargery Allingham 4/14/21

❎5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.Hide My EyesMargery Allingham 5/4/21

❎6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS. Terns of EndearmentDonna Andrews 5/4/21

Welcome Chris!

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
0/6

Tasks:

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book with a water feature or bridge on the cover (share the cover) OR
✱ Read a book originally published in 2010 or 2013 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMSTERDAM CANAL RING.

2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a house on the cover, the quirkier the better (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CANAL HOUSES.

3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book set during a war (tell which which war) OR
✱ Read a book that contains a diary or journal entry (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.

4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book with a painting or sculpture on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book that features a museum or garden (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.

5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book with a neighborhood or park on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a restaurant, cafe or pub (share name) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.

6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book with tulips or other flowers on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a festival in the story (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS.

Enjoy the challenge Mave!

Finished

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
Goal: Explorer: 5-6 Attractions
Completed: 6/6

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book with a water feature or bridge on the cover (share the cover) OR
✱ Read a book originally published in 2010 or 2013 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMSTERDAM CANAL RING.
LE-A Page Marked for Murder Lauren Elliott 4/1/21

2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a house on the cover, the quirkier the better (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CANAL HOUSES.
SH-Victim at the Vet Susan Harper 4/2/21

3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book set during a war (tell which which war) OR
✱ Read a book that contains a diary or journal entry (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.
AH-Give Me Chocolate Annie Hansen 4/3/21

4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book with a painting or sculpture on the cover (post cover)
Paula Darnell 4/8/21
✱ Read a book that features a museum or garden (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.

5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book with a neighborhood or park on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a restaurant, cafe or pub (share name) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.
ED-Fresh Brewed Murder Emmaline Duncan 4/10/21

6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book with tulips or other flowers on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a festival in the story (share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS
TL-A Garden to Die For T. Lockhaven 4/7/21

Awesome job Tari!!

Jan wrote: "Awesome job Tari!!"

Thanks, Jan!

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
6/6
Complete 4/13/21
Tasks:

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMSTERDAM CANAL RING.
LaRose. Louise Erdrich. 4.6.21


2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW
Anxious People. Fredrik Backman. 4.13.21


3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.
The Bone Collection: Four Novellas. Kathy Reichs. 4.4.21


4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.
Prayers the Devil Answers. Sharyn McCrumb. 4.5.21


5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book set in a restaurant, cafe or pub (share name)Ar Mor
The Little French Bistro. Nina George. 4.9.21


6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS.
The Sweeney Sisters. Lian Dolan. 4.13.21

Terrific job Kim!!

finished

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021

Tasks:

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book originally published in 2010 or 2013 (share publication date)
Emily Belle Freeman 04/05/2021 Published : 2010

2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW
Isak Dinesen 04/09/2021

3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book that contains a diary or journal entry (share text)
Richard Paul Evans 04/05/2021 Some mistakenly believe that "prodigal" means lost or wayward. It doesn't. It means"wasteful extravagant". No matter, both definitions are true of me. Luke Crisps Diary

4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book that features a museum or garden (share text)
Debra Sennefelder 04/02/2021 Page 17 perfect entry out to Audrey’s early spring garden. Hope set the tra…

5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.
Angeline Boulley 04/13/2021

6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS.
Terry Pratchett 04/01/2021

Way to go Bev!

I just finished.

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book with a water feature or bridge on the cover (share the cover)
Murder With a View by Diane Kelly 6 April; 5☆


2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CANAL HOUSES.
Called to Protect by Lynette Eason 9 April; 4 1/2☆


3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book set during a war (tell which which war)
war for the Scotland's indipendence- Forbidden Legacy by Diana Cosby 18 April; 4☆


4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book with a painting or sculpture on the cover (post cover)
Details in the Document by Kathi Daley 12 April; 5☆


5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.
Murder at Chateau Sur Mer by Alyssa Maxwell 20 April; 5☆


6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book with tulips or other flowers on the cover (post cover)
A Vineyard Summer by Jean Stone 4 April; 5☆

Finished. Thanks for the fun!

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
Goal: Explorer: 5-6 Attractions
Completed: 6/6

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book with a water feature or bridge on the cover (share the cover)
by Betty Neels 4/2

2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CANAL HOUSES.
Gone with the Whisker by Laurie Cass 4/5

3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE.
Bryony and Roses by T. Kingfisher 4/11

4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.
Stitch In Snow by Anne McCaffrey 4/10

5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.
Frederica by Georgette Heyer 4/4

6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS
Aunts Aren't Gentlemen by P.G. Wodehouse 4/20

Nice challenge work Patrizia & Teri!!

Challenge Comleted

Capital of the Netherlands: Amsterdam
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
6/6

Tasks:

1. Amsterdam Canal Ring
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMSTERDAM CANAL RING.
Trick or Treat Murder-Leslie Meier-4/4-🎃🎃🎃🎃


2. Canal Houses
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in NARROW
No Graves As Yet-Anne Perry-4/7-🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺


3. The Anne Frank House
✱ Read a book set during a war (tell which which war)
Seven Days in May-Kim Izzo-4/3-🛳🛳🛳🛳🛳
World War I


4. Museums of Amsterdam
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM.
Murder, Curlers, and Cream-Arlene McFarlane-4/17-⭐⭐⭐⭐


5. Neighborhoods & More
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE.
Devonshire Scream-Laura Childs-4/4-☕☕☕☕☕


6. Tulips and Windmills
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS.No
The Wright Sister-Patty Dann-4/4-🛫🛫🛫🛫

Way to go Wanda!!

Update message # 18 - Challenge completed - 17April21


Capital of the Month: AMSTERDAM, Netherlands
Begins: 01Apr21 / Ends: 30Apr21


6 / 6 completed


1. Amsterdam Canal Ring ✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in AMSTERDAM CANAL RING - R L S. -Robert Louis Stevenson / The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ✔ – 13Apr21

2. Canal Houses ✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CANAL HOUSES - S O -Stewart O'Nan / City of Secrets ✔ – 09Apr21

3. The Anne Frank House ✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE - T U - Thrity Umrigar / The Weight of Heaven ✔ – 07Apr21

4. Museums of Amsterdam ✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MUSEUMS OF AMSTERDAM - A T -Angie Thomas / Concrete Rose ✔ – 03Apr21

5. Neighborhoods & More ✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in NEIGHBORHOODS AND MORE - M H - Matt Haig / The Midnight Library ✔ – 17Apr21

6. Tulips and Windmills ✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in TULIPS AND WINDMILLS - D S - Douglas Stuart / Shuggie Bain ✔ – 14Apr21