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Shikoku Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage Continued6. Kochi Prefecure
In Kochi, the wilderness that the monk would have experienced over 1200 years ago seems almost unchanged. The dramatic Cape Muroto area is closely linked with Kukai, as he is said to have trained in the Mikurodo Cave near the cape. The temples of this prefecture are spread over 10 locations. Curiously, after visiting the Tosa Kokubin-ji temple in Nankoku, the route will have you visit two temples in Kochi City and then
have you return to the previous location to visit Zenjibu-ji, after which you will then return to Kochi City before moving to the next location. This may seem not very logical, but remember that in this pilgrimage you must follow a precise order in the visits!
✱ Read a book where the MC acts illogically (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book with the numbers 1 AND 0 in the total page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).
7. Third Stage: Bodai
The third spiritual stage Bodai (enlightenment) covers temples 40 to 65, in the prefecture of Ehime. The first of these temples, Kanjizai-ji, houses one of the Seven Fortune Deities who are revered for help in daily life and for worldly benefits: Benzaiten, the goddess of beauty and the arts. In this temple there are also the statues of the twelve zodiac signs. Visitors usually pour water on the statue that represents their sign for luck.
✱ Read the third book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book in which astrology is mentioned (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI.
8. Ehime Prefecture
The temples of this stage are preserved in 8 different locations, although the vast majority of them are concentrated in three cities: Matsuyama (the capital of the prefecture), Imabari and Saijo. We take advantage of this stage to remember how all
the temples of this pilgrimage were founded before the year 1000, usually between the 8th and 9th centuries. All the temples were sooner or later destroyed, usually by fire, during one of the numerous wars that shook the Feudal Japan. What you see today are reconstructions, often dating from the 18th century.
✱ Read a book where fire plays a fundamental role in at least one scene (tell us briefly how) OR
✱ Read a book set before the 18th century OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME (ignoring A, An or The).
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
The last spiritual stage is Nehan (nirvana) and it mostly takes place in Kagawa prefecture, covering temples 66 to 88. Temple 66, Unpen-ji, is actually located in Tokushima prefecture, on top of the mountain of the same name. The name means "Temple of the Surrounding Clouds" and it is the highest of all the temples. While walking pilgrims dreaded the climb for centuries, modern henro can ride a cable car to the top. There are 500 marvelous Rakan statues here. It is said that everyone has a lookalike among the 500 – see if you can find yours.
✱ Read the fourth book in a series (tell us the series name) OR
✱ Read a book with a statue on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.
10. Kagawa Prefecture
The temples of this last stage are located in 10 locations and here too, as in the second stage, you travel to one of them and then return to the previous location and then continue the journey from there. The last three temples are located in the city of Sanuki and the last one is Okubo-ji, where pilgrims usually leave their kongo-zue or walking stick as proof of having completed the circuit. We are now at the end of our journey, but let's remember the various temples are considered Japanese historical monuments and our effort has therefore rewarded us by expanding our cultural background.
✱ Read a book where the MC completes a task they have set for them self (briefly share details ) OR
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KAGAWA.
ParticipantsAllie
Barb ~ Completed
Bev(baglady) ~ Completed
Book Concierge ~ Completed
Catsalive ~ Completed
Ed ~ Completed
Jan ~ Completed
JoAnne ~ Completed
Jonquil ~ Completed
Karen ♐ ~ Completed
Kim ~ Completed
Len
Liis ~ Completed
Mary
Meg ~ Completed
Olivermagnus ~ Completed
Patrizia ~ Completed
Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)
Tari ~ Completed
Teri-k ~ Completed
My SpotIconic Trail: Shikoku Pilgrimage
August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
10/10
1. Henro
✱ Read a book with a double 8 (intact) in the total page count (288 Pages): The Ambitious Card | John Gaspard 8/3/21****
2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (Georgia): A Skeleton in the Family | Leigh Perry 8/31/21*****
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read the first book in a series (Althea Rose Mysteries): One Tequila | Tricia O'Malley 8/21/21***
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA: The Union Street Bakery | Mary Ellen Taylor 8/18/21*
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read the second book in a series (Inland Empire Series): Tell MeTell Me Anne Frasier 8/11/21****
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI: Outlaw in Paradise | Patricia Gaffney 8/4/21***
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read the third book in a series (Eli Marks Mysteries): The Miser's Dream | John Gaspard 8/24/21***
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME: Moving Violation | Melanie Jackson 8/18/21***
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN: Mai Tai Butterfly | JoAnn Bassett 8/15/21***
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover (moon: An Eye for an Eye | Sam Short 8/10/21**
Iconic Trail: Shikoku PilgrimageAugust 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
10/10
1. Henro
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO.
Helena + Everett- Tracking Stolen Secrets by Laura Scott 22 August; 4☆
2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (tell us who)
Candida (she was the MC's teacher and now is her friend)- Il morso della vipera (=The bite of the viper) by Alice Basso 27 August; 4☆
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HOSSHIN.
Olivia- Poisoned Prose by Ellery Adams 3 August; 5☆
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book a book where an emperor or a ruler is mentioned (share text)
a character (MC's mother) is the US President- Rosso, Bianco e Sangue Blu (=Red, White & Royal Blue) by Casey McQuiston 19 August; 5☆
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read the second book in a series (share series name)
Writer's Apprentice Mystery- Death in Dark Blue by Julia Buckley 7 August; 5☆
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).
Caught Dead Handed by Carol J. Perry 11 August; 5☆
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read the third book in a series (share series name)
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI.
Deep Six, #3 + Alexandra- Ride the Tide by Julie Ann Walker 14 August; 4☆
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME (ignoring A, An or The).
Her Final Confession by Lisa Regan 20 August; 5☆
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.
Nora- The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams 16 August; 5☆
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover (post the cover)
globe- The Book Stops Here by Kate Carlisle 6 September; 5☆
Iconic Trail: Shikoku PilgrimageAugust 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
10/10
1. Henro
✱ Read a book with a predominantly white cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a double 8 (intact) in the total page count or in the year of publication (share page number or year)
288 pages-Murder, She Edited Kaitlyn Dunnett 8/1/21
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO.
2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (tell us who)
Vi is an art teacher and Maggie is her student-Cajun Kiss of Death Ellen Byron 8/7/21
✱ Read a book tagged RELIGION on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KOYA-SAN .
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read the first book in a series (share series name)
Soul Seekers Cozy Mysteries The Apparition in the Attic Courtney McFarlin 8/4/21
✱ Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HOSSHIN.
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book a book where an emperor or a ruler is mentioned (share text)
loc 1701 “It was designed to be served at Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953.” A Scone of Contention Lucy Burdette 8/2/21
✱ Read a book with a staircase on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA.
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read the second book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with a garden on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SHUGYO.
Sophia-Cupcakes and Crime April Browne 8/10/21
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book where the MC acts illogically (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book with the numbers 1 AND 0 in the total page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).
One for the Hooks Betty Hechtman 8/5/21
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read the third book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book in which astrology is mentioned (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI.
Angie-Sweetness and Light J.A. Whiting 8/6/21
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book where fire plays a fundamental role in at least one scene (tell us briefly how) OR
✱ Read a book set before the 18th century OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME (ignoring A, An or The).
Home Sweet Home J.A. Whiting 8/16/21
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read the fourth book in a series (tell us the series name)
✱ Read a book with a statue on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.
Nancy-The Clue of the Broken Locket Carolyn Keene 8/9/21
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book where the MC completes a task they have set for them self (briefly share details ) OR
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KAGAWA.
WA-Kneaded to Death Winnie Archer 8/15/21
ICONIC TRAIL : SHIKOKU PILGRIMAGE, 8/1 - 11/3010/10 COMPLETE
1. HENRO
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO
Harper : A Walk Along the Beach, by Debbie Macomber, finished 8/14 ★★★.5
2. KOYA-SAN
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KOYA-SAN
author Olivia Newton-John – Don't Stop Believin', finished 8/8 ★★★.5
3. HOSSHIN
✱ Read the first book in a series (share series name)
Bluebird, Bluebird (Highway 59 #1), by Attica Locke, finished 8/22 ★★★.5
4. TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA
author Kelley Armstrong – A Darkness Absolute (Rockton #2), finished 8/13 ★★★★
5. SHUGYO
✱ Read the second book in a series (share series name)
Framed in Lace (Needlecraft #2), by Monica Ferris, finished 8/2 ★★★.5
6. KOCHI PREFECTURE
✱ Read a book with the numbers 1 AND 0 in the total page count (share page count)
170 pages : Scrabbling for the Culprit (Board Games #1), by Jane Wallace, finished 8/16 ★★★.5
7. BODAI
✱ Read the third book in a series (share series name)
The Secret Staircase (Victorian Village #3), by Sheila Connolly, finished 8/5 ★★★★
8. EHIME PREFECTURE
✱ Read a book set before the 18th century
set 1138 : One Corpse Too Many (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #2), by Ellis Peters, finished 8/6 ★★★.5
9. NEHAN
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN
Nora & Nick : Claws for Alarm (Nick and Nora #2), by T.C. LoTempio, finished 8/28 ★★★
10. KAGAWA PREFECTURE
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover (post the cover)
clock dial : No Time Like the Past (Chronicles of St. Mary's #5), by Jodi Taylor, finished 8/10 ★★★★.5
***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 8/28 *****
Jan wrote: "Welcome Patrizia & Tari!"Thanks, Jan!
Iconic Trail: Shikoku PilgrimageAugust 1 - November 30, 2021
10/10 DONE
1. Henro
✱ white cover G.A. McKevett 8/3
2. Koya-San
✱ tagged RELIGION on its GR Homepage Faithful Presence: The Promise and the Peril of Faith in the Public Square Bill Haslam 8/9
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ first book in a series (An Amish Cupcake Cozy Mystery #1) True Confections Ruth Hartzler 8/16
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ emperor or a ruler is mentioned King and prince Protecting Her Royal Baby Beth Cornelison 8/1
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ second book in a series (Psychic Visions #2) Hide'n Go Seek Dale Mayer 8/14
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ with 1 AND 0 in the total page count 201 pp
AND
✱ title starts with a letter in KOCHI Killer in the Kiwis Dale Mayer 8/15
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ astrology is mentioned -- MC visits an astrologer's table in a tourist area
AND
✱ MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI -- Donatella Gemini Moon Maria Grazia Swan 8/15
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ title starts with a letter in EHIME In Plain Sight C.J. Box 8/15
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ statue on the cover Hailey Lind 8/10
AND
✱ MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN Annie
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ circular object on cover - tape reels Lawrence Sanders 8/2
Iconic Trail: Shikoku PilgrimageAugust 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
10 of 10 Complete
👘 1. Henro
Read a book with a double 8 (intact) in the total page count or in the year of publication (share page number or year)
Hidden - Kendra Elliot - 8/31/21 - 388 pages
👘 2. Koya-San
Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KOYA-SAN .
Kylie Scott - Dirty - 8/11/21 - KS
👘 3. First stage: Hosshin
Read a book set on an island (tell us where)
The Moai Murders - Lyn Hamilton - 8/19/21 - set on Rapa Nui - Easter Island
👘 4. Tokushima Prefecture
Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA.
Kelli Stanley - City of Dragons - 8/3/21 - KS
👘 5. Second Stage: Shugyo
Read the second book in a series (share series name)
Fatal Frost - Karen MacInerney - 8/30/21 - #2 Dewberry Farm Mysteries
👘 6. Kochi Prefecure
Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI
Ice Cold Heart - P.J. Tracy - 8/24/21
👘 7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read the third book in a series (share series name)
The Flower Master - Sujata Massey - 8/8/21 - #3 Rei Shimura
👘 8. Ehime Prefecture
Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME
Endangered - C.J. Box - 8/12/21
👘 9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder - Joanne Fluke - 8/18/21 - MC - Hannah
👘 10. Kagawa Prefecture
Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KAGAWA.
William Kent Krueger - Lightning Strike - 9/22/21 - WK
Iconic Trail: Shikoku PilgrimageAugust 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
0/10
1. Henro
✱ Read a book with a predominantly white cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a double 8 (intact) in the total page count or in the year of publication (share page number or year) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO.
2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book tagged RELIGION on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KOYA-SAN .
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read the first book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HOSSHIN.
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book a book where an emperor or a ruler is mentioned (share text) OR
✱ Read a book with a staircase on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA.
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read the second book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with a garden on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SHUGYO.
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book where the MC acts illogically (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book with the numbers 1 AND 0 in the total page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read the third book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book in which astrology is mentioned (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI.
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book where fire plays a fundamental role in at least one scene (tell us briefly how) OR
✱ Read a book set before the 18th century OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME (ignoring A, An or The).
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read the fourth book in a series (tell us the series name) OR
✱ Read a book with a statue on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book where the MC completes a task they have set for them self (briefly share details ) OR
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KAGAWA.
Welcome to the challenge Barb, Jonquil, Lynda & Kim
We lived in Japan for three years, but I never had the chance to travel to the other islands, so this will be especially interesting.Iconic Trail: Shikoku Pilgrimage
August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
10/10
1. Henro
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO.
Alpine for You by Maddy Hunter 8/8
Emily
2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (tell us who).
The Real Macaw by Donna Andrews 8/5
Michael is a professor of theatre at the college.
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read the first book in a series (share series name)
On Skein of Death by Allie Pleiter 8/3
A Riverside Knitting Mystery #1
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book a book where an emperor or a ruler is mentioned (share text).
Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett 8/7
"The king graciously desires it to be known that it would be pleased to receive coronation gifts from the population at large."
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SHUGYO.
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare 9/10
Olivia and Orsino
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).
The Other Side of the Wall by Simon Schwartz 8/1
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI.
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare 8/18
Beatrice & Benedick
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book where fire plays a fundamental role in at least one scene (tell us briefly how)
Stockings and Spells by Nancy Warren 8/3
A fire kills one of the suspects.
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.
Killing Time by Linda Howard 8/2
Nikita
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book where the MC completes a task they have set for them self (briefly share details )
Murder Most Fowl by Donna Andrews 8/8
Meg sets out to make the creepiest possible dagger for MacBeth; it takes her a number of tries.
Iconic Trail: Shikoku PilgrimageDates: August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Stops on the Trail: 0/10
1. Henro
✱ Read a book with a predominantly white cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a double 8 (intact) in the total page count or in the year of publication (share page number or year) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO.
2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book tagged RELIGION on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KOYA-SAN .
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read the first book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HOSSHIN.
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book a book where an emperor or a ruler is mentioned (share text) OR
✱ Read a book with a staircase on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA.
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read the second book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with a garden on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SHUGYO.
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book where the MC acts illogically (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book with the numbers 1 AND 0 in the total page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read the third book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book in which astrology is mentioned (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI.
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book where fire plays a fundamental role in at least one scene (tell us briefly how) OR
✱ Read a book set before the 18th century OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME (ignoring A, An or The).
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read the fourth book in a series (tell us the series name) OR
✱ Read a book with a statue on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book where the MC completes a task they have set for them self (briefly share details ) OR
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KAGAWA.
WC Iconic Trail: Shikoku PilgrimageAugust 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Read: 10/10
1. Henro
✱ Read a book with a predominantly white cover.
Glam Squad & Groomsmen Samantha Chase 8/2/21 2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a teacher.
Darshini Shah Big Summer Jennifer Weiner 8/14/21
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read the first book in a series.
Enemies With Benefits Roxie Noir 8/4/21 (Loveless Brothers #1)
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA.
Saving Sandcastles Meredith Summers 9/2/21
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read the second book in a series.
Best Fake Fiancé Roxie Noir 8/5/21 (Loveless Brothers #2)
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).
One Bride for Five Mountain Men Jess Bentley 8/3/21
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read the third book in a series.
Smoldered Annie Dyer 8/3/21 (Severton Search & Rescue #3)
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME (ignoring A, An or The).
Moments Like This Anna Gomez 8/12/21
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.
Alex Donnelly Wild Ride Cowboy Maisey Yates 8/9/21
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover.
All the Missing Girls Megan Miranda 8/22/21
Iconic Trail: Shikoku PilgrimageAugust 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
10/10
1. Henro
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO. - Roni - Long Lost Lexi Blake - 8/1
2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (tell us who) - Lucy - The Professor's Girl Renee Rose - 8/15
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read the first book in a series (share series name) - Love by Numbers - 2 Billionaires in Vegas Nicole Casey - 8/3
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA. - First Class to New York A.J. Harmon - 8/13
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SHUGYO. - Yve - Beneath These Scars Meghan March - 8/10
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The). - Hearts in Darkness Laura Kaye - 8/8
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI. - Dirty Therapy Tara Crescent - 8/5
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book where fire plays a fundamental role in at least one scene (tell us briefly how) - Fatal Invasion Marie Force - 8/22
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN. - Elizabeth - At the Pleasure of the President Shayla Black - 8/5
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book where the MC completes a task they have set for them self (briefly share details ) - Wanted to set up a production company with partners in Chicago - Their Famous Dominant Nicole Edwards - 9/6
Iconic Trail: Shikoku PilgrimageAugust 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
1. Henro
✱ Read a book with a predominantly white cover
Murder on the Flying Scotsman, Carola Dunn 09/102. Koya-San
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KOYA-SAN .
Sleuth on Safari, A.R. Kennedy 08/163. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read a book set on an island (Indonesia)
Eat, Prey, Love, Laura Durham 08/144. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book a book where an emperor or a ruler is mentioned ("He was also the great-grandson of Robert the Bruce.")
Of Books and Bagpipes, Paige Shelton 08/055. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read a book with a garden on the cover
Death in an English Garden, Sara Rosett 10/086. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book where the MC acts illogically (view spoiler)
Murder at the Beacon Bakeshop, Darci Hannah 08/117. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read the third book in a series (Bibliophile)
The Lies That Bind, Kate Carlisle 09/068. Ehime Prefecture
Read a book set before the 18th century
Saint Peter's Fair, Ellis Peters 08/319. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read a book with a statue on the cover
Lion in the Valley, Elizabeth Peters 09/2110. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book where the MC completes a task they have set for them self (view spoiler)
Meet Me in Paradise, Libby Hubscher 08/06
Iconic Trail: Shikoku PilgrimageAugust 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
10/10
1. Henro
✱
✱ Read a book with a double 8 (intact) in the total page count or in the year of publication (share page number or year) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO.
Ööliblikatants by Helju Pets 8/7/21 ➜ MC names were Ruben, Elise, Heino, Endel
2. Koya-San
✱
✱ Read a book tagged RELIGION on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KOYA-SAN
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn - Cancer Ward 9/3/21
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱
✱ Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HOSSHIN.
Up in Flames by Abbi Glines 8/26/21 ➜ Nan
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱
✱ Read a book with a staircase on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA.
Heather Morris - The Tattooist of Auschwitz
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱
✱ Read a book with a garden on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SHUGYO.
Minu Istanbul. Poolik ja tervik by Hille Hanso 11/29/21 ➜ Main character is the author aka Hille
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book where the MC acts illogically (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR
On aeg! by Mairi Laurik 10/2/21 ➜ MCs 9-year-old sister can put shattered spirits back together so the MC can end their torture and send them peacefully away from this world. He knows that a lot of spirits have suffered for years (some even for hundreds), but he won't let his sister put them together, because she is too young for this, but he will let the spirits suffer. Like it doesn't harm his sister in any kind of way - he just decides not to tell her and be selfish in my opinion.
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱
✱ Read a book in which astrology is mentioned (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI.
The Therapist by B.A. Paris 10/24/21 ➜ Alice
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book set before the 18th century OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME (ignoring A, An or The).
Mina olen Surm by Mairi Laurik 9/24/21
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱
✱ Read a book with a statue on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.
Topelt D by Kristi Piiper 11/16/21 ➜ Evelin
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KAGAWA.
Abbi Glines - When I'm Gone 8/1/21
Thanks for joining everyone! You should all be linked up :)
Iconic Trail: Shikoku PilgrimageAugust 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
0/10
1. Henro
✱ Read a book with a predominantly white cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a double 8 (intact) in the total page count or in the year of publication (share page number or year) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO.
2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book tagged RELIGION on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KOYA-SAN .
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read the first book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HOSSHIN.
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book a book where an emperor or a ruler is mentioned (share text) OR
✱ Read a book with a staircase on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA.
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read the second book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with a garden on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SHUGYO.
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book where the MC acts illogically (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book with the numbers 1 AND 0 in the total page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read the third book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book in which astrology is mentioned (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI.
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book where fire plays a fundamental role in at least one scene (tell us briefly how) OR
✱ Read a book set before the 18th century OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME (ignoring A, An or The).
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read the fourth book in a series (tell us the series name) OR
✱ Read a book with a statue on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book where the MC completes a task they have set for them self (briefly share details ) OR
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KAGAWA.
Iconic Trail: Shikoku PilgrimageAugust 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
0/10
1. Henro
✱ Read a book with a predominantly white cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a double 8 (intact) in the total page count or in the year of publication (share page number or year) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO.
2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book tagged RELIGION on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KOYA-SAN .
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read the first book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HOSSHIN.
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book a book where an emperor or a ruler is mentioned (share text) OR
✱ Read a book with a staircase on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA.
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read the second book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with a garden on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SHUGYO.
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book where the MC acts illogically (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book with the numbers 1 AND 0 in the total page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read the third book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book in which astrology is mentioned (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI.
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book where fire plays a fundamental role in at least one scene (tell us briefly how) OR
✱ Read a book set before the 18th century OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME (ignoring A, An or The).
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read the fourth book in a series (tell us the series name) OR
✱ Read a book with a statue on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book where the MC completes a task they have set for them self (briefly share details ) OR
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KAGAWA.
*****COMPLETED 12/8/21*****Iconic Trail: Shikoku Pilgrimage
August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
10/10
1. Henro
✱ Read a book with a predominantly white cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a double 8 (intact) in the total page count or in the year of publication (share page number or year) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO.-Edward in Waverley by Walter Scott -8/4/21-
2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book tagged RELIGION on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KOYA-SAN .- Autumn of the Phantoms by Yasmina Khadra-8/12/21
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read the first book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book set on an island (tell us where)-Honshu, Japan- Fear and Trembling by Amélie Nothomb-8/8/21
OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HOSSHIN.
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book a book where an emperor or a ruler is mentioned (share text) OR
✱ Read a book with a staircase on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA.- Pereira Declares: A Testimony by Antonio Tabucchi-8/10/21-
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read the second book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with a garden on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SHUGYO.- That Was Then, This Is Now by S.E. Hinton -12/3/21
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book where the MC acts illogically (your interpretation; briefly share details) - the author describes several episodes about how her mental health leads to illogical decisions- Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson-8/10/21-
OR
✱ Read a book with the numbers 1 AND 0 in the total page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read the third book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book in which astrology is mentioned (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI.- David in A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future by David Attenborough 12/1/21
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book where fire plays a fundamental role in at least one scene (tell us briefly how) OR
✱ Read a book set before the 18th century OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME (ignoring A, An or The).- The Engagement by Georges Simenon-8/27/21
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read the fourth book in a series (tell us the series name) OR
✱ Read a book with a statue on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.-Noor in God in Pink by Hasan Namir-12/8/21
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book where the MC completes a task they have set for them self (briefly share details ) OR
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KAGAWA.-Away with the Fairies by Kerry Greenwood-8/25/21 -
Iconic Trail: Shikoku Pilgrimage08/01/2021 - 11/30/2021
1. Henro
✱ Read a book with a predominantly white cover (post cover) OR
J. Sheridan Le Fanu 08/12/20212. Koya-San
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KOYA-SAN .
Nick Offerman 10/05/20213. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read the first book in a series (share series name)
Ann Rule 08/03/2021 Series Book #14. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA.
Margot Hunt 08/03/20215. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read the second book in a series (share series name)
Scott McCormick 09/03/2021 series book #26. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).
Alan Arkin 08/11/20217. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI.
Liz Maverick 08/04/2021 MC - Oz Caplan8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book where fire plays a fundamental role in at least one scene (tell us briefly how)
Dennis Smith 08/24/20219. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.
Marie Benedict 08/09/2021 MC - Elizabeth Morris10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KAGAWA.
Adam Wade 08/20/2021
Iconic Trail: SHIKOKU PILGRIMAGEBegins: 01Aug21 / Ends: 30Nov21
10 / 10 completed
1. Henro ✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO - Rachel - Rachel to the Rescue ✔ – 28Aug21
2. Koya-San ✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher - Aristotle & Dante are both high school students; Dante's father, Mr Quintana is an English professor at the university. - Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe ✔ – 02Aug21
3. First stage: Hosshin ✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HOSSHIN - Heather in You Never Can Tell ✔ – 05Aug21
4. Tokushima Prefecture ✱ Read a book a book where an emperor is mentioned - pg 18 - "Made in the reign of Zhengde." (an emperor of China during the Ming dynasty) - A Cup of Light ✔ – 14Aug21
5. Second Stage: Shugyo ✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SHUGYO - Grace in This I Know ✔ – 18Aug21
6. Kochi Prefecure ✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI - Cat Who Ate Danish Modern ✔ – 02Aug21
7. Third Stage: Bodai ✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI - Dante - Lizzie & Dante ✔ – 06Aug21
8. Ehime Prefecture ✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME - Madness of Sunshine ✔ – 18Aug21
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan ✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN - Nicholas is mc in Stowaway ✔ – 01Sep21
10. Kagawa Prefecture ✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover -
✔ – 05Aug21 (clock face on tower at right edge)
All done! Thanks for the trip. :)Iconic Trail: Shikoku Pilgrimage
August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
10/10
1. Henro
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO.
Alpine for You by Maddy Hunter 8/8
Emily
2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (tell us who).
The Real Macaw by Donna Andrews 8/5
Michael is a professor of theatre at the college.
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read the first book in a series (share series name)
On Skein of Death by Allie Pleiter 8/3
A Riverside Knitting Mystery #1
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book a book where an emperor or a ruler is mentioned (share text).
Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett 8/7
"The king graciously desires it to be known that it would be pleased to receive coronation gifts from the population at large."
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SHUGYO.
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare 9/10
Olivia and Orsino
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).
The Other Side of the Wall by Simon Schwartz 8/1
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI.
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare 8/18
Beatrice & Benedick
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book where fire plays a fundamental role in at least one scene (tell us briefly how)
Stockings and Spells by Nancy Warren 8/3
A fire kills one of the suspects.
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.
Killing Time by Linda Howard 8/2
Nikita
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book where the MC completes a task they have set for them self (briefly share details )
Murder Most Fowl by Donna Andrews 8/8
Meg sets out to make the creepiest possible dagger for MacBeth; it takes her a number of tries.
Fantastic challenge work Teri!
FInishedIconic Trail: Shikoku Pilgrimage
August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
10/10
1. Henro
✱ Read a book with a predominantly white cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a double 8 (intact) in the total page count or in the year of publication (share page number or year)
288 pages-Murder, She Edited Kaitlyn Dunnett 8/1/21
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO.
2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (tell us who)
Vi is an art teacher and Maggie is her student-Cajun Kiss of Death Ellen Byron 8/7/21
✱ Read a book tagged RELIGION on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KOYA-SAN .
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read the first book in a series (share series name)
Soul Seekers Cozy Mysteries The Apparition in the Attic Courtney McFarlin 8/4/21
✱ Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HOSSHIN.
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book a book where an emperor or a ruler is mentioned (share text)
loc 1701 “It was designed to be served at Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953.” A Scone of Contention Lucy Burdette 8/2/21
✱ Read a book with a staircase on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA.
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read the second book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with a garden on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SHUGYO.
Sophia-Cupcakes and Crime April Browne 8/10/21
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book where the MC acts illogically (your interpretation; briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book with the numbers 1 AND 0 in the total page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).
One for the Hooks Betty Hechtman 8/5/21
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read the third book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book in which astrology is mentioned (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI.
Angie-Sweetness and Light J.A. Whiting 8/6/21
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book where fire plays a fundamental role in at least one scene (tell us briefly how) OR
✱ Read a book set before the 18th century OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME (ignoring A, An or The).
Home Sweet Home J.A. Whiting 8/16/21
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read the fourth book in a series (tell us the series name)
✱ Read a book with a statue on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.
Nancy-The Clue of the Broken Locket Carolyn Keene 8/9/21
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book where the MC completes a task they have set for them self (briefly share details ) OR
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover (post the cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KAGAWA.
WA-Kneaded to Death Winnie Archer 8/15/21
Iconic Trail: Shikoku PilgrimageAugust 1 - November 30, 2021
10/10 DONE
1. Henro
✱ white cover G.A. McKevett 8/3
2. Koya-San
✱ tagged RELIGION on its GR Homepage Faithful Presence: The Promise and the Peril of Faith in the Public Square Bill Haslam 8/9
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ first book in a series (An Amish Cupcake Cozy Mystery #1) True Confections Ruth Hartzler 8/16
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ emperor or a ruler is mentioned King and prince Protecting Her Royal Baby Beth Cornelison 8/1
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ second book in a series (Psychic Visions #2) Hide'n Go Seek Dale Mayer 8/14
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ with 1 AND 0 in the total page count 201 pp
AND
✱ title starts with a letter in KOCHI Killer in the Kiwis Dale Mayer 8/15
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ astrology is mentioned -- MC visits an astrologer's table in a tourist area
AND
✱ MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI -- Donatella Gemini Moon Maria Grazia Swan 8/15
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ title starts with a letter in EHIME In Plain Sight C.J. Box 8/15
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ statue on the cover Hailey Lind 8/10
AND
✱ MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN Annie
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ circular object on cover - tape reels Lawrence Sanders 8/2
Fantastic job Tari and Jonquil!!
Iconic Trail: Shikoku PilgrimageAugust 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
10/10
Finished 9/1/2021
1. Henro
✱ Read a book with a predominantly white cover (post cover)
. Erica Bauermeister. 9.1.21✱ Read a book with a double 8 (intact) in the total page count or in the year of publication share page number or year) 288 pages
For Batter or Worse. Jenn McKinlay. 8.3.21
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO. Nell
The Patchwork Bride. Sandra Dallas. 8.8.21
2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (tell us who) Marie Stevenson
Arsenic and Old Books. Miranda James. 8.5.21
✱ Read a book tagged RELIGION on its GR Homepage
Incantation. Alice Hoffman. 8.7.21
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KOYA-SAN .
Binti. Nnedi Okorafor. 8.13.21
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read a book set on an island (tell us where) Eastport, Maine
Wreck the Halls. Sarah Graves. 8.16.21
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HOSSHIN. Shelby
Temptation Ridge. Robyn Carr. 8.2.21
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book a book where an emperor or a ruler is mentioned (share text) In the next carriage was the Prince of Wales
To Capture What We Cannot Keep. Beatrice Colin. 8.20.21
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA.
The Stepsisters. Susan Mallery. 8.13.21
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read the second book in a series (share series name) (Binti)
Home. Nnedi Okorafor. 8.16.21
✱ Read a book with a garden on the cover (post cover)
. Robyn Carr. 8.2.216. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book where the MC acts illogically (your interpretation; briefly share details) Queenie - she engages in self-destructive behavior
Queenie. Candice Carty-Williams. 8.2.21
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).
Home in Carolina. Sherryl Woods. 8.21.21
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI. Anna
The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris. Jenny Colgan. 8.24.21
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book where fire plays a fundamental role in at least one scene (tell us briefly how) central to the plot is the burning down of Carrowmore
Dreams of Falling. Karen White. 8.6.21
✱ Read a book set before the 18th century
Secrets of the Chocolate House. Paula Brackston. 8.15.21
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME (ignoring A, An or The).
The Masterpiece. Fiona Davis. 8.23.21
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN. Natasha
Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir. Natasha Trethewey. 8.1.21
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book where the MC completes a task they have set for them self (briefly share details ) organizing an event to save the library
The Reading List. Sara Nisha Adams. 8.13.21
FINISHEDWC Iconic Trail: Shikoku Pilgrimage
August 1, 2021 - September 2, 2021
Read: 10/10
1. Henro
✱ Read a book with a predominantly white cover.
Glam Squad & Groomsmen Samantha Chase 8/2/21 2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a teacher.
Darshini Shah Big Summer Jennifer Weiner 8/14/21
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read the first book in a series.
Enemies With Benefits Roxie Noir 8/4/21 (Loveless Brothers #1)
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA.
Saving Sandcastles Meredith Summers 9/2/21
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read the second book in a series.
Best Fake Fiancé Roxie Noir 8/5/21 (Loveless Brothers #2)
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).
One Bride for Five Mountain Men Jess Bentley 8/3/21
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read the third book in a series.
Smoldered Annie Dyer 8/3/21 (Severton Search & Rescue #3)
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME (ignoring A, An or The).
Moments Like This Anna Gomez 8/12/21
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.
Alex Donnelly Wild Ride Cowboy Maisey Yates 8/9/21
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover.
All the Missing Girls Megan Miranda 8/22/21
All done!Iconic Trail: Shikoku Pilgrimage
August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
10/10
1. Henro
✱ Read a book with a double 8 (intact) in the total page count (288 Pages): The Ambitious Card | John Gaspard 8/3/21****
2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (Georgia): A Skeleton in the Family | Leigh Perry 8/31/21*****
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read the first book in a series (Althea Rose Mysteries): One Tequila | Tricia O'Malley 8/21/21***
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA: The Union Street Bakery | Mary Ellen Taylor 8/18/21*
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read the second book in a series (Inland Empire Series): Tell MeTell Me Anne Frasier 8/11/21****
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI: Outlaw in Paradise | Patricia Gaffney 8/4/21***
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read the third book in a series (Eli Marks Mysteries): The Miser's Dream | John Gaspard 8/24/21***
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME: Moving Violation | Melanie Jackson 8/18/21***
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN: Mai Tai Butterfly | JoAnn Bassett 8/15/21***
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover (moon: An Eye for an Eye | Sam Short 8/10/21**
Done!Iconic Trail: Shikoku Pilgrimage
August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
10/10
1. Henro
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO.
Helena + Everett- Tracking Stolen Secrets by Laura Scott 22 August; 4☆
2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (tell us who)
Candida (she was the MC's teacher and now is her friend)- Il morso della vipera (=The bite of the viper) by Alice Basso 27 August; 4☆
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HOSSHIN.
Olivia- Poisoned Prose by Ellery Adams 3 August; 5☆
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book a book where an emperor or a ruler is mentioned (share text)
a character (MC's mother) is the US President- Rosso, Bianco e Sangue Blu (=Red, White & Royal Blue) by Casey McQuiston 19 August; 5☆
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read the second book in a series (share series name)
Writer's Apprentice Mystery- Death in Dark Blue by Julia Buckley 7 August; 5☆
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The).
Caught Dead Handed by Carol J. Perry 11 August; 5☆
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read the third book in a series (share series name)
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI.
Deep Six, #3 + Alexandra- Ride the Tide by Julie Ann Walker 14 August; 4☆
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME (ignoring A, An or The).
Her Final Confession by Lisa Regan 20 August; 5☆
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.
Nora- The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams 16 August; 5☆
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover (post the cover)
globe- The Book Stops Here by Kate Carlisle 6 September; 5☆
Update message # 28 - Challenge completed 01Sep21Iconic Trail: SHIKOKU PILGRIMAGE
Begins: 01Aug21 / Ends: 30Nov21
10 / 10 completed
1. Henro ✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO - Rachel - Rachel to the Rescue ✔ – 28Aug21
2. Koya-San ✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher - Aristotle & Dante are both high school students; Dante's father, Mr Quintana is an English professor at the university. - Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe ✔ – 02Aug21
3. First stage: Hosshin ✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HOSSHIN - Heather in You Never Can Tell ✔ – 05Aug21
4. Tokushima Prefecture ✱ Read a book a book where an emperor is mentioned - pg 18 - "Made in the reign of Zhengde." (an emperor of China during the Ming dynasty) - A Cup of Light ✔ – 14Aug21
5. Second Stage: Shugyo ✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SHUGYO - Grace in This I Know ✔ – 18Aug21
6. Kochi Prefecure ✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI - Cat Who Ate Danish Modern ✔ – 02Aug21
7. Third Stage: Bodai ✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI - Dante - Lizzie & Dante ✔ – 06Aug21
8. Ehime Prefecture ✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME - Madness of Sunshine ✔ – 18Aug21
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan ✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN - Nicholas is mc in Stowaway ✔ – 01Sep21
10. Kagawa Prefecture ✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover -
✔ – 05Aug21 (clock face on tower at right edge)
A little slow in posting, but I finished last week ICONIC TRAIL : SHIKOKU PILGRIMAGE, 8/1 - 11/30
10/10 COMPLETE
1. HENRO
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO
Harper : A Walk Along the Beach, by Debbie Macomber, finished 8/14 ★★★.5
2. KOYA-SAN
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KOYA-SAN
author Olivia Newton-John – Don't Stop Believin', finished 8/8 ★★★.5
3. HOSSHIN
✱ Read the first book in a series (share series name)
Bluebird, Bluebird (Highway 59 #1), by Attica Locke, finished 8/22 ★★★.5
4. TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA
author Kelley Armstrong – A Darkness Absolute (Rockton #2), finished 8/13 ★★★★
5. SHUGYO
✱ Read the second book in a series (share series name)
Framed in Lace (Needlecraft #2), by Monica Ferris, finished 8/2 ★★★.5
6. KOCHI PREFECTURE
✱ Read a book with the numbers 1 AND 0 in the total page count (share page count)
170 pages : Scrabbling for the Culprit (Board Games #1), by Jane Wallace, finished 8/16 ★★★.5
7. BODAI
✱ Read the third book in a series (share series name)
The Secret Staircase (Victorian Village #3), by Sheila Connolly, finished 8/5 ★★★★
8. EHIME PREFECTURE
✱ Read a book set before the 18th century
set 1138 : One Corpse Too Many (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #2), by Ellis Peters, finished 8/6 ★★★.5
9. NEHAN
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN
Nora & Nick : Claws for Alarm (Nick and Nora #2), by T.C. LoTempio, finished 8/28 ★★★
10. KAGAWA PREFECTURE
✱ Read a book with a circular object on the cover (post the cover)
clock dial : No Time Like the Past (Chronicles of St. Mary's #5), by Jodi Taylor, finished 8/10 ★★★★.5
***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 8/28 *****
COMPLETED!Iconic Trail: Shikoku Pilgrimage
August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
10/10
1. Henro
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO. - Roni - Long Lost Lexi Blake - 8/1
2. Koya-San
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (tell us who) - Lucy - The Professor's Girl Renee Rose - 8/15
3. First stage: Hosshin
✱ Read the first book in a series (share series name) - Love by Numbers - 2 Billionaires in Vegas Nicole Casey - 8/3
4. Tokushima Prefecture
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA. - First Class to New York A.J. Harmon - 8/13
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SHUGYO. - Yve - Beneath These Scars Meghan March - 8/10
6. Kochi Prefecure
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI (ignoring A, An or The). - Hearts in Darkness Laura Kaye - 8/8
7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BODAI. - Dirty Therapy Tara Crescent - 8/5
8. Ehime Prefecture
✱ Read a book where fire plays a fundamental role in at least one scene (tell us briefly how) - Fatal Invasion Marie Force - 8/22
9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN. - Elizabeth - At the Pleasure of the President Shayla Black - 8/5
10. Kagawa Prefecture
✱ Read a book where the MC completes a task they have set for them self (briefly share details ) - Wanted to set up a production company with partners in Chicago - Their Famous Dominant Nicole Edwards - 9/6
~~~ Complete ~~~Iconic Trail: Shikoku Pilgrimage
August 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
10 of 10 Complete
👘 1. Henro
Read a book with a double 8 (intact) in the total page count or in the year of publication (share page number or year)
Hidden - Kendra Elliot - 8/31/21 - 388 pages
👘 2. Koya-San
Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KOYA-SAN .
Kylie Scott - Dirty - 8/11/21 - KS
👘 3. First stage: Hosshin
Read a book set on an island (tell us where)
The Moai Murders - Lyn Hamilton - 8/19/21 - set on Rapa Nui - Easter Island
👘 4. Tokushima Prefecture
Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA.
Kelli Stanley - City of Dragons - 8/3/21 - KS
👘 5. Second Stage: Shugyo
Read the second book in a series (share series name)
Fatal Frost - Karen MacInerney - 8/30/21 - #2 Dewberry Farm Mysteries
👘 6. Kochi Prefecure
Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in KOCHI
Ice Cold Heart - P.J. Tracy - 8/24/21
👘 7. Third Stage: Bodai
✱ Read the third book in a series (share series name)
The Flower Master - Sujata Massey - 8/8/21 - #3 Rei Shimura
👘 8. Ehime Prefecture
Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in EHIME
Endangered - C.J. Box - 8/12/21
👘 9. Fourth Stage: Nehan
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in NEHAN.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder - Joanne Fluke - 8/18/21 - MC - Hannah
👘 10. Kagawa Prefecture
Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KAGAWA.
William Kent Krueger - Lightning Strike - 9/22/21 - WK
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Four Months from Start
Patrizia has a fascinating Japanese pilgrimage for us to experience.
Shikoku is the smallest of the four major islands that make up Japan. Its name means "four countries" referring to the different localities into which the island has been divided since ancient times, which have now become prefectures. Shikoku has a distinctive landscape of forests with pockets of farm communities. Rugged mountains running east and west divide the island, with the southern part facing the Pacific Ocean.
The island is known for a pilgrimage that is inspired by the life of the Buddhist monk Kukai, who lived between the 8th and 9th centuries. Each year, about 150,000 pilgrims from Japan and around the world embark on this spiritual journey to experience the rich cultures of Shikoku and reflect on the meaning of life.
✱ In ancient times the pilgrimage, about 1200 km (745 miles) long, was covered on foot, but today almost all those who travel it prefer to use modern means of transport.
✱ The pilgrimage route visits 88 temples that are numbered in a predefined order, but being the route is circular, the starting point can vary.
✱ Along the way there are also 200 bangai, which are other temples not actually considered part of the pilgrimage.
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1. Henro
Henro is the Japanese word for pilgrimage. The typical pilgrim is dressed in white with a cone-shaped straw hat, uses a cane or walking stick, and carries cards that include personal details and the reason for making the pilgrimage. These cards are left in special containers in the various temples and given to people along the way who will offer gifts to the pilgrim. The color of the card is different depending on how many times the pilgrimage has been made. A stole is worn if the pilgrimage is being carried out for religious reasons. As mentioned above, the pilgrimage visits 88 temples and takes from 40 to 60 days to complete on foot. Keep in mind that the route is only signposted by following it clockwise.
✱ Read a book with a predominantly white cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a double 8 (intact) in the total page count or in the year of publication (share page number or year) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HENRO.
2. Koya-San
Many pilgrims begin and end this journey by visiting Mount Koya, which is actually located on the island of Honshu. Its importance is due to the fact that the Shingon Buddhist school, founded by the monk Kukai, is located here. The nearby Okunoin Cemetery of 20,000 Monks includes the tomb of the founding monk. There is a 24 km (15 miles) trail that takes you to the school at the top of the mountain, but many prefer to use the train. The original monastery has become a real city, home to a university dedicated to religious studies and dotted with over one hundred temples.
✱ Read a book with a character who is a student or teacher (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book tagged RELIGION on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in KOYA-SAN .
3. First stage: Hosshin
Making the pilgrimage means crossing all four prefectures that make up the island. This has been interpreted as a progression of the pilgrim through four "spiritual stages". The first of these stages is called Hosshin (awakening) and covers the first 23 temples, which are located in Tokushima Prefecture. Many pilgrims actually begin their journey with what is considered to be the first temple in the official route numbering, namely that of Ryozen-ji in Naruto.
✱ Read the first book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HOSSHIN.
4. Tokushima Prefecture
The 23 temples in Tokushima Prefecture are located in 11 different locations. While
some locations have only one temple, many host at least a couple temples, thus making the pilgrimage easier. The highest number of temples are found in the prefecture's capital of the same name. Among others, there is the temple of Kannon-ji built by Emperor Shomu (who lived in the 7th century), making it an "imperial" pilgrimage site. As you can see from the photograph, almost all temples are surrounded by nature and are accessed by climbing a staircase to reach the entrance.
✱ Read a book a book where an emperor or a ruler is mentioned (share text) OR
✱ Read a book with a staircase on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in TOKUSHIMA.
5. Second Stage: Shugyo
The second "spiritual stage" Shugyo (austerity and discipline), takes place in the prefecture of Kochi and covers temples from 24 to 39. The first three temples are located in Muroto, a coastal city that was only founded in 1951. Pay particular attention to the Chikurin-ji temple in Kochi as it preserves some important sculptures and its gardens, dating back to the Edo period (a very important time in Japanese history which is placed between 1603 and 1867), is now a Natural Monument.
✱ Read the second book in a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with a garden on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SHUGYO.