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Iconic Trail: In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
4 Months from Start

Let's join Patrizia as she takes us to Western Australia.

The Bibbulmun Track extends for just over 1,000 km (623 mi) between Kalamunda, east of Perth, and Albany. It owes its name to an indigenous population from the Perth area, who are actually better known as the Noongar people. The first part of the track was opened in 1979, but since then the route has changed twice due to problems that arose in the forest it crossed. In fact, the route passes almost exclusively through national parks or state forests.

✱ The track is divided into 58 stages, each of which can be covered in one day, apart from the first which is longer. Normally the path is traveled from north to south.
✱ At the end of each section you will come across a town or an equipped campsite.
✱ The entire route takes 6 to 8 weeks to complete, but most hikers tackle small sections of the trail, hiking for one to a few days.
✱ The best time to hike the trail is between September and November when spring blooms are at their peak. In summer it is particularly hot and water becomes difficult to find outside of the campsites.

Complete 9 tasks (one from each section).

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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Trail and Tasks

1. Track's Sign

The route is marked at regular intervals by triangular signs, most of which have the symbol of the Wagyl, or Rainbow Serpent, a mythological creature of the arboreal culture which takes different names among the various populations. Wagyl is the name used by the Noongar. It owes its name to the fact that it reveals itself to the indigenous population as a rainbow that moves through rain and waters, shaping landscapes, and punishing or rewarding people. In short, it is a powerful creature that can be creative, but also dangerous.

✱ Read a book with a triangular object on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a dangerous character (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The).

2. Start: Kalamunda

The track starts at Kalamunda, an eastern suburb of the city of Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Before starting the trail, be sure to visit this bustling city which is known for its sunny beaches. An important nesting area has been identified near Kalamunda in the Mundaring-Kalamunda Important Bird Area, which is adjacent to the Beelu National Park. It is worth dedicating yourself to some birdwatching, knowing that two species of black cockatoos, a bird similar to the parrot, are widespread here.

✱ Read a book with a specific bird mentioned in the text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book set in a big city (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA (3 word minimum).

3. The Darling Range

This is the longest section of the trail (211 km or 131 mi) spanning the two towns of Kalamunda and Dwellingup. For much of the route you travel along the Darling Range, crossing eucalyptus forests that feature over 700 different species of these tree, with karri, wandoo and jarrah being the most prevalent. You also have the opportunity to see the Mundaring Weir, a dam dating back to the late 1940's. The dam is subject to overflows, the last of which was in 1996. We will use the dam to cross the Helena River.

✱ Read a book with more than 700 reviews on its GR homepage (share number) OR
✱ Read a book with the word DARLING or RIVER in its title OR
✱ Read a book published in the 20th century (tell us when).

4. From Dwellingup to Balingup

After leaving the mining town of Dwellingup (one of the largest bauxite mines in the world is located nearby), you come across the Lane Poole Reserve. Created in 1990 by merging six previous reserves, it protects native forests and woodlands, as well as a part of the Murray River, one of the few rivers that have not been dammed in this part of Australia. Hikers take advantage of this waterway, which at times can be traveled by canoe or kayak, but many will be attracted by the waterfalls and rock pools that characterize it.

✱ Read a series book #6 OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LANE POOLE OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in MURRAY RIVER.

5. From Balingup to Pemberton

The Balingup area is known for the production of fruit and vegetables. This section travels through both well-developed agricultural areas, and protected areas. One such is the Greater Beedelup National Park, whose main attraction is the Beedelup Falls. During this part of the route you will notice several imposing trees, and upon reaching Pemberton, you will even have the opportunity to climb one of the two karri trees present: the Gloucester Tree and the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree. Both are more than 60 m (200 ft) tall, and have metal rungs that allow visitors to climb to the constructed lookouts at the top. A third tree, the Diamond Tree, was closed to climbing in 2019.

✱ Read a book set on a farm OR
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where a character goes climbing (briefly share details).

6. From Pemberton to Walpole

In this section, 110 km (68 mi) long, you will finally reach the ocean after hiking through a forested area that was hit by the worst bushfire in Western Australia in 2015. The culmination of this stretch is represented by the D'Entrecasteaux National Park, which owes its name to the French admiral who first arrived here. The park covers approximately 130 km (81 mi) of coastline between Augusta and Walpole and is characterized by white beaches, rugged coastal cliffs and towering forests.

✱ Read a book where a fire occurs or one with a character that is a fireman (tell us which) OR
✱ Read a book published in 2015 OR
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 1, 3 or 0 (share page count).

7. From Walpole to Albany

On the last stretch of trail, which is approximately 120 km (75 mi) long, you will encounter the Valley of the Giants. Be sure to take advantage of the Tree Top Walk which takes you to a height of 40 m (131 ft), among the treetops. You will also cross two other parks: William Bay NP, where the Elephant Rocks (large granite boulders) create a kind of protected swimming pool much appreciated by children, and West Cape Howe NP, which is practically on the doorstep of your final destination.

✱ Read the last book in a series OR
✱ Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROCKS in the title (any order).

8. Arrival: Albany

The final destination of this hike is the port city of Albany. Founded in 1826, the city retains several ancient buildings, almost all of which can be visited. Of course, the city is also known for its beaches, but be careful because many people have drowned here due to the huge waves that are capable of dragging a person off the rocks. But to end in a more pleasant way, know that you are also in a popular wine-growing area, so a good glass of local wine would be an excellent way to celebrate the end of your journey!

✱ Read a book set in the 19th century (tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book where drowning is mentioned (share text).

9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative

The Munda Biddi Trail runs almost parallel to the Bibbulmun Track. Completed in April 2013, this route runs from Mundaring (another Perth suburb) to Albany, and is the longest off-road cycle path in the world. “Munda Biddi” means “path through the forest” in the Aboriginal Noongar language. Here too the route is marked by yellow triangles, but the image is obviously different. The cylcing path requires the use of a mountain bike, and it is not recommended to ride it during the summer.

✱ Read a book where a character rides a bicycle (tell us who) OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum).

Participants


Barb ~ Completed
Bev(baglady) ~ Completed
Book Conceirge
Brenda ~ Completed
Catsalive ~ Completed
ChrisGA ~ Completed
Ed ~ Completed
Frankie ~ Completed
Jan ~ Completed
Jess
Judy ~ Completed
Karen ♐ ~ Completed
Mary
Meg ~ Completed
Olivermagnus ~ Completed
Patrizia ~ Completed
Ruth ~ Completed
Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)
Sally906 ~ Completed
Tari ~ Completed
Teri-k ~ Completed

My Spot

In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
February 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
9/9

Trail and Tasks

1. Track's Sign
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The).
Where Rosemary Grows | Sharron Taylor 2/4/24****


2. Start: Kalamunda
✱ Read a book set in a big city (Singapore).
Crazy Rich Asians | Kevin Kwan 3/6/24***


3. The Darling Range
✱ Read a book published in the 20th century (1997).
Two Testaments | Elizabeth Musser 3/13/24**


4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in MURRAY RIVER.
From Doon With Death | Ruth Rendell 3/11/24***


5. From Balingup to Pemberton
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover).
The Curve of Time: The Classic Memoir of a Woman and Her Children Who Explored the Coastal Waters of the Pacific Northwest | M. Wylie Blanchet 2/14/24**


6. From Pemberton to Walpole
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 1, 3 or 0 (352 Pages).
The Hot Pink Farmhouse | David Handler 2/17/24****


7. From Walpole to Albany
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROCKS in the title (any order).
Justice for Katie | Linda Crowder 3/22/24***


8. Arrival: Albany
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage.
Eye of the Needle | Ken Follett 2/7/24*****


9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum).
Madam Love, Actually | Rich Amooi3/4/24***

Iconic Trail: In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
February 1, 2024-May 31, 2024

9/9

1. Track's Sign
✱ Read a book with a triangular object on the cover (post cover)
Red Velvet and Revenge by Agatha Frost 2 February; 4☆


2. Start: Kalamunda
✱ Read a book with a specific bird mentioned in the text (share text) AND
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA (3 word minimum).
"I war always reading stories in the paper about small animals being carried off by RED HAWKS or attacked by raccoons " (3% kindle)-The Grim Reader by Kate Carlisle 6 February; 4 1/2☆


3. The Darling Range
✱ Read a book with more than 700 reviews on its GR homepage (share number) AND
✱ Read a book published in the 20th century (tell us when).
1495 reviews and first edition in 1970- The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman 18 February; 4☆


4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
✱ Read a series book #6
Lie To Her by Melinda Leigh 12 February; 5☆


5. From Balingup to Pemberton
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover)
Detecting Secrets by Sami A. Abrams 16 February; 5☆


6. From Pemberton to Walpole
✱ Read a book where a fire occurs or one with a character that is a fireman (tell us which)
fire occurs- Christmas Blizzard Rescue by Veronica Forand 4 February; 4 1/2☆


7. From Walpole to Albany
✱ Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where)
Yosemite NP- Yosemite Firestorm by Tanya Stowe 2 March; 4 1/2☆


8. Arrival: Albany
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage
Omicidi e principesse (=Crowned and Dangerous) by Rhys Bowen 27 February; 4☆


9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
✱ Read a book where a character rides a bicycle (tell us who)
Robbie (the MC)- Biscuits and Slashed Browns by Maddie Day 8 March; 4 1/2☆

Iconic Trail: In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
February 1, 2024-May 31, 2024

9/9 Completed. Finished

Trail and Tasks

1. Track's Sign
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The).
Let Me Show You-Alexandria House 2/03/24

2. Start: Kalamunda
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA (3 word minimum).
Love Me Today-A.L. Jackson 2/04/24

3. The Darling Range
✱ Read a book with more than 700 reviews on its GR homepage (share number)
(2,380)
The Trapped Girl-Robert Dugoni 2/14/24

4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
✱ Read a series book #6
(Nikki Hunt #6)
Her Frozen Heart-Stacy Green 2/23/24

5. From Balingup to Pemberton
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover)
Cross My Heart-D.K. Hood 2/07/24


6. From Pemberton to Walpole
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 1, 3 or 0 (share page count).
(364)
The Sweet Spot-Adriana Locke 2/10/24

7. From Walpole to Albany
✱ Read the last book in a series
(The Heroes of the Dixie Wardens Series #8)
Right To My Wrong-Lani Lynn Vale 2/09/24

8. Arrival: Albany
✱ Read a book where drowning is mentioned (share text).
Pg.255"I tossed her in the air, drowning in that precious giggle,..."
Sable Peak-Devney Perry 2/02/24

9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum).
Into the Night-Elle Gray 2/16/24

Iconic Trail: In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
Duration: 1/2/24 - 31/5/23
9/9

Let's join Patrizia as she takes us to Western Australia.

Trail and Tasks

1. Track's Sign
✱ Read a book with a triangular object on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a dangerous character (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The)
The Library Murders by Merryn Allingham 4★s 15/2/24

2. Start: Kalamunda
✱ Read a book with a specific bird mentioned in the text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book set in a big city (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA (3 word minimum).
The Only Light in London by Lily Graham 5★s 16/2/24 London

3. The Darling Range
✱ Read a book with more than 700 reviews on its GR homepage (share number) OR
✱ Read a book with the word DARLING or RIVER in its title OR
✱ Read a book published in the 20th century (tell us when).
To the River by Vikki Wakefield 4.5★s 24/2/24

4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
✱ Read a series book #6 OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LANE POOLE OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in MURRAY RIVER.
To the Wild Horizon by Imogen Martin 5★s 3/2/24

5. From Balingup to Pemberton
✱ Read a book set on a farm OR
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where a character goes climbing (briefly share details).
The Highgate Cemetery Murder by Irina Shapiro 4★s 27/2/24

6. From Pemberton to Walpole
✱ Read a book where a fire occurs or one with a character that is a fireman (tell us which) OR
✱ Read a book published in 2015 OR
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 1, 3 or 0 (share page count).
Murder at Midnight by Faith Martin 4★s 10/2/24 May 1st 2015

7. From Walpole to Albany
✱ Read the last book in a series OR
✱ Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROCKS in the title (any order)
The Curious Case of Emily Lickenson by CeeCee James 3★s 24/2/24

8. Arrival: Albany
✱ Read a book set in the 19th century (tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book where drowning is mentioned (share text).
The Girl on the Boat by Kate Hewitt 5★s 4/2/24

9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
✱ Read a book where a character rides a bicycle (tell us who) OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum)
Balmy Darlings and Deaths by Anne R. Tan 4★s 18/2/24

Iconic Trail: In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
February 1, 2024-May 31, 2024
9/9

Trail and Tasks

1. Track's Sign
✱ Read a book with a triangular object on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a dangerous character (tell us who)
(view spoiler)[Harold Daugherty (hide spoiler)] Closed Casket Deany Ray 2/2/24
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The).

2. Start: Kalamunda
✱ Read a book with a specific bird mentioned in the text (share text)
p 30 “Pearl’s peacock rushed at Gordon…” Petals and a Poison Emmie Lyn 2/1/24
✱ Read a book set in a big city (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA (3 word minimum).

3. The Darling Range
✱ Read a book with more than 700 reviews on its GR homepage (share number) OR
✱ Read a book with the word DARLING or RIVER in its title
Murder on the River Amy Grundy 8/21/24
✱ Read a book published in the 20th century (tell us when).

4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
✱ Read a series book #6 OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LANE POOLE>
Liz-Ex Marks the Murder Liz Lamar 2/3/24
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in MURRAY RIVER.

5. From Balingup to Pemberton
✱ Read a book set on a farm OR
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover)
Dianne Harman 2/4/24
✱ Read a book where a character goes climbing (briefly share details).

6. From Pemberton to Walpole
✱ Read a book where a fire occurs or one with a character that is a fireman (tell us which) OR
✱ Read a book published in 2015 OR
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 1, 3 or 0 (share page count).
320-A Pie to Die For Gretchen Rue 2/6/24

7. From Walpole to Albany
✱ Read the last book in a series
A Killer Romance Maggie Blackburn 2/4/24
✱ Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROCKS in the title (any order).

8. Arrival: Albany
✱ Read a book set in the 19th century (tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book where drowning is mentioned (share text).
p 190 “…he was drowning in debt…” Deceit & Double Dealings Renee Lyles 2/11/24

9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
✱ Read a book where a character rides a bicycle (tell us who)
Ed Double Grudge Donuts Ginger Bolton 2/13/24
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum).

ICONIC TRAIL : THE BIBBULMUM TRACK, 2/1 – 5/31
9/9 COMPLETE

1. TRACK'S SIGN
✱ Read a book with a dangerous character (tell us who)
Reynaud Shade is nasty : Hell is Empty (Walt Longmire #7), by Craig Johnson, finished 2/3/24 ★★★★

2. START: KALAMUNDA
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA (3 word minimum).
In the Kingdom of Ice, by Hampton Sides, finished 2/6/24 ★★★.5

3. THE DARLING RANGE
✱ Read a book published in the 20th century (tell us when)
publ 1999 : Murder on Astor Place (Gaslight #1), by Victoria Thompson, finished 2/11/24 ★★★.5

4. FROM DWELLINGUP TO BALINGUP
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in MURRAY RIVER
author Adrian Miller – The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Had Fed Our First Families, From the Washingtons to the Obamas, finished 2/14/24 ★★★★

5. FROM BALINGUP TO PEMBERTON
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover)
Artifacts (Faye Longchamp #1), by Mary Anna Evans, finished 3/12/24 ★★★.5


6. FROM PEMBERTON TO WALPOLE
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 1, 3 or 0 (share page count)
309 pages : The Dark Vineyard (Bruno, Chief of Police #2), by Martin Walker, finished 2/15/24 ★★★★

7. FROM WALPOLE TO ALBANY
✱ Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where)
Natchez Trace MS : Deep South (Anna Pigeon #8), by Nevada Barr, finished 2/23/24 ★★★★

8. ARRIVAL: ALBANY
✱ Read a book where drowning is mentioned (share text)
The Body in the Dales (Yorkshire Murder Mysteries #1), by J.R. Ellis, finished 2/26/24 ★★★★
p. 307 “A party of cavers went on a trip down there and five were drowned.”

9. MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL: A CYCLING ALTERNATIVE
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum)
The Underground Library, by Jennifer Ryan, finished 2/5/24 ★★★★



*** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 3/12/24 ***

Welcome Patrizia, Frankie, Brenda, Tari & Barb!

ICONIC TRAIL : THE BIBBULMUM TRACK
February 01 – May 31, 2024

1. TRACK'S SIGN
✱ Read a book with a dangerous character ==> Scavo Mace
Shark in Paradise, Deborah Brown 02/07

2. START: KALAMUNDA
✱ Read a book with a specific bird mentioned in the text ==> "Two little black penguins were the first to know the secret."
The Penguin Pool Murder, Stuart Palmer 02/02

3. THE DARLING RANGE
✱ Read a book with the word DARLING or RIVER in its title
Mayhem in Christmas River, Meg Muldoon 02/19

4. FROM DWELLINGUP TO BALINGUP
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LANE POOLE ==> Poppy
Antique Auctions Are Murder, Libby Klein 02/13

5. FROM BALINGUP TO PEMBERTON
✱ Read a book set on a farm
Till the Cat Lady Sings, Ellen Riggs 04/27

6. FROM PEMBERTON TO WALPOLE
✱ Read a book where a fire occurs ==> a factory is set on fire
Fire When Ready, Kate Kingsbury 04/11

7. FROM WALPOLE TO ALBANY
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROCKS in the title (any order).
The Skeleton Paints a Picture, Leigh Perry 02/06

8. ARRIVAL: ALBANY 8888
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage
Murder at the Majestic Hotel, Clara McKenna 02/22

9. MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL: A CYCLING ALTERNATIVE
✱ Read a book where a character rides a bicycle ==> the MC
A Glimmer of a Clue, Daryl Wood Gerber 03/21

ICONIC TRAIL : THE BIBBULMUM TRACK
February 01 – May 31, 2024

1. TRACK'S SIGN
✱ Read a book with a dangerous character (tell us who) - Mannix - Falling Hard Blair Babylon - 2/17/24

2. START: KALAMUNDA
✱ Read a book set in a big city (tell us where) - Los Angeles - The Star Trilogy Arianne Richmonde - 2/2/24

3. THE DARLING RANGE
✱ Read a book with more than 700 reviews on its GR homepage (share number) - 16,657 reviews - Priest Sierra Simone - 2/13/24

4. FROM DWELLINGUP TO BALINGUP
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LANE POOLE - Elliott-Freed Stacey Kennedy - 2/7/24

5. FROM BALINGUP TO PEMBERTON
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover) - Katy Regnery - 3/22/24

6. FROM PEMBERTON TO WALPOLE
✱ Read a book where a fire occurs or one with a character that is a fireman (tell us which) - Both-MC is a firefighter and saves the other MC in a fire - Can't Help Falling in Love Bella Andre - 2/6/24

7. FROM WALPOLE TO ALBANY
✱ Read the last book in a series - Struck from the Record K.A. Linde - 2/25/24

8. ARRIVAL: ALBANY
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage - Tempted Molly O'Keefe - 3/19/24

9. MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL: A CYCLING ALTERNATIVE
✱ Read a book where a character rides a bicycle (tell us who) - Sarah - No Ordinary Billionaire J.S. Scott - 2/19/24

Iconic Trail: In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
Begins: 01Feb24 / Ends: 31May24


0 / 9 completed

1. Track's Sign

The route is marked at regular intervals by triangular signs, most of which have the symbol of the Wagyl, or Rainbow Serpent, a mythological creature of the arboreal culture which takes different names among the various populations. Wagyl is the name used by the Noongar. It owes its name to the fact that it reveals itself to the indigenous population as a rainbow that moves through rain and waters, shaping landscapes, and punishing or rewarding people. In short, it is a powerful creature that can be creative, but also dangerous.

✱ Read a book with a triangular object on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a dangerous character (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The).

2. Start: Kalamunda

The track starts at Kalamunda, an eastern suburb of the city of Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Before starting the trail, be sure to visit this bustling city which is known for its sunny beaches. An important nesting area has been identified near Kalamunda in the Mundaring-Kalamunda Important Bird Area, which is adjacent to the Beelu National Park. It is worth dedicating yourself to some birdwatching, knowing that two species of black cockatoos, a bird similar to the parrot, are widespread here.

✱ Read a book with a specific bird mentioned in the text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book set in a big city (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA (3 word minimum).

3. The Darling Range

This is the longest section of the trail (211 km or 131 mi) spanning the two towns of Kalamunda and Dwellingup. For much of the route you travel along the Darling Range, crossing eucalyptus forests that feature over 700 different species of these tree, with karri, wandoo and jarrah being the most prevalent. You also have the opportunity to see the Mundaring Weir, a dam dating back to the late 1940's. The dam is subject to overflows, the last of which was in 1996. We will use the dam to cross the Helena River.

✱ Read a book with more than 700 reviews on its GR homepage (share number) OR
✱ Read a book with the word DARLING or RIVER in its title OR
✱ Read a book published in the 20th century (tell us when).

4. From Dwellingup to Balingup

After leaving the mining town of Dwellingup (one of the largest bauxite mines in the world is located nearby), you come across the Lane Poole Reserve. Created in 1990 by merging six previous reserves, it protects native forests and woodlands, as well as a part of the Murray River, one of the few rivers that have not been dammed in this part of Australia. Hikers take advantage of this waterway, which at times can be traveled by canoe or kayak, but many will be attracted by the waterfalls and rock pools that characterize it.

✱ Read a series book #6 OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LANE POOLE OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in MURRAY RIVER.

5. From Balingup to Pemberton

The Balingup area is known for the production of fruit and vegetables. This section travels through both well-developed agricultural areas, and protected areas. One such is the Greater Beedelup National Park, whose main attraction is the Beedelup Falls. During this part of the route you will notice several imposing trees, and upon reaching Pemberton, you will even have the opportunity to climb one of the two karri trees present: the Gloucester Tree and the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree. Both are more than 60 m (200 ft) tall, and have metal rungs that allow visitors to climb to the constructed lookouts at the top. A third tree, the Diamond Tree, was closed to climbing in 2019.

✱ Read a book set on a farm OR
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where a character goes climbing (briefly share details).

6. From Pemberton to Walpole

In this section, 110 km (68 mi) long, you will finally reach the ocean after hiking through a forested area that was hit by the worst bushfire in Western Australia in 2015. The culmination of this stretch is represented by the D'Entrecasteaux National Park, which owes its name to the French admiral who first arrived here. The park covers approximately 130 km (81 mi) of coastline between Augusta and Walpole and is characterized by white beaches, rugged coastal cliffs and towering forests.

✱ Read a book where a fire occurs or one with a character that is a fireman (tell us which) OR
✱ Read a book published in 2015 OR
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 1, 3 or 0 (share page count).

7. From Walpole to Albany

On the last stretch of trail, which is approximately 120 km (75 mi) long, you will encounter the Valley of the Giants. Be sure to take advantage of the Tree Top Walk which takes you to a height of 40 m (131 ft), among the treetops. You will also cross two other parks: William Bay NP, where the Elephant Rocks (large granite boulders) create a kind of protected swimming pool much appreciated by children, and West Cape Howe NP, which is practically on the doorstep of your final destination.

✱ Read the last book in a series OR
✱ Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROCKS in the title (any order).

8. Arrival: Albany

The final destination of this hike is the port city of Albany. Founded in 1826, the city retains several ancient buildings, almost all of which can be visited. Of course, the city is also known for its beaches, but be careful because many people have drowned here due to the huge waves that are capable of dragging a person off the rocks. But to end in a more pleasant way, know that you are also in a popular wine-growing area, so a good glass of local wine would be an excellent way to celebrate the end of your journey!

✱ Read a book set in the 19th century (tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book where drowning is mentioned (share text).

9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative

The Munda Biddi Trail runs almost parallel to the Bibbulmun Track. Completed in April 2013, this route runs from Mundaring (another Perth suburb) to Albany, and is the longest off-road cycle path in the world. “Munda Biddi” means “path through the forest” in the Aboriginal Noongar language. Here too the route is marked by yellow triangles, but the image is obviously different. The cylcing path requires the use of a mountain bike, and it is not recommended to ride it during the summer.

✱ Read a book where a character rides a bicycle (tell us who) OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum).

Thanks for joining Meg, Karen & BC!

In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
February 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024

9 of 9 Complete

Trail and Tasks

🔹1. Track's Sign
Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The).
Where the Crawdads Sing - Delia Owens - 3/7/24

🔹2. Start: Kalamunda
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA (3 word minimum).
Theft of an Idol - Dana Stabenow - 2/29/24 - important

🔹3. The Darling Range
Read a book published in the 20th century (tell us when).
Rutland Place - Anne Perry - 3/9/24 - orig pub Jan 01, 1983

🔹4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in MURRAY RIVER.
Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros - 3/8/24 - RY

🔹5. From Balingup to Pemberton
Read a book set on a farm
Alice's Tulips - Sandra Dallas - 4/23/24

🔹6. From Pemberton to Walpole
Read a book published in 2015
Eileen - Ottessa Moshfegh - 3/12/24 - orig pub Aug 18, 2015

🔹7. From Walpole to Albany
Read the last book in a series
Beyond Reach - Karin Slaughter - 4/15/24 - #6 of 6 in the Grant County series

🔹8. Arrival: Albany
Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage
Cleopatra's Daughter - Michelle Moran - 3/2/24

🔹9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum).
In the Blood - Jack Carr - 3/29/24 - ITB

Iconic Trail: In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
February 1, 2024-May 31, 2024

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❎1. Track's Sign
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The).White SphereD.F. Bailey3/10/24

❎2. Start: Kalamunda
✱ Read a book set in a big city (tell us where) St. Louis. RefinedPaula Wiseman2/12/24

❎3. The Darling Range
✱ Read a book published in the 20th century (tell us when).1995 Nobody's ChildJanet Dawson 3/8/24

❎4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LANE POOLE Plague Maker: A ThrillerTim Downs2/9/24

❎5. From Balingup to Pemberton
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover) Christmas Carol Murder Leslie Meier2/1/24

❎6. From Pemberton to Walpole
✱ Read a book where a fire occurs. PlaceboSteven James2/2/24

❎7. From Walpole to Albany
✱ Read the last book in a series. Road to Redemption #3. UnforeseeableNancy Mehl3/15/24

❎8. Arrival: Albany
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage. The Name on the ListOrly Krauss-Winer 6/6/24

❎9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum).Murder In The AcademyMaggie Feeley6/2/24

Welcome Lynda & Chris!

Iconic Trail: In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
1 Feb - 31 May, 2024
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Sounds good!

1. Track's Sign
✱ Read a book with a dangerous character - Zee, Adam, Sam
Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs 6/2 4★

2. Start: Kalamunda
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA
The Running Man by Stephen King 5/2 3★

3. The Darling Range
✱ Read a book with more than 700 reviews on its GR homepage - 4552
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs 7/2 3★

4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LANE POOLE - Lulu
The Cat Who Solved Three Murders by L.T. Shearer 9/2 3★

5. From Balingup to Pemberton
✱ Read a book set on a farm
The Rainbow Trail by Kathleen Gooding 3/2 2.5★

6. From Pemberton to Walpole
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 1, 3 or 0 - 367p
Beware the Past by Joy Ellis 2/2 4★

7. From Walpole to Albany
✱ Read a book set in a National Park - Chaco
Spider Woman's Daughter by Anne Hillerman 4/2 3.5★

8. Arrival: Albany
✱ Read a book set in the 19th century - 1820
Miss Chambers Takes Charge by Joy Reed 4/2 2★

9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum).
Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb 1/2 4★

Glad you're joining us Kylie!

In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
February 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
9/9

Trail and Tasks

1. Track's Sign
The route is marked at regular intervals by triangular signs, most of which have the symbol of the Wagyl, or Rainbow Serpent, a mythological creature of the arboreal culture which takes different names among the various populations. Wagyl is the name used by the Noongar. It owes its name to the fact that it reveals itself to the indigenous population as a rainbow that moves through rain and waters, shaping landscapes, and punishing or rewarding people. In short, it is a powerful creature that can be creative, but also dangerous.

✱ Read a book with a triangular object on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a dangerous character (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The).- What Was the Titanic? by Stephanie Sabol - 2/23/24-

✔ 2. Start: Kalamunda
The track starts at Kalamunda, an eastern suburb of the city of Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Before starting the trail, be sure to visit this bustling city which is known for its sunny beaches. An important nesting area has been identified near Kalamunda in the Mundaring-Kalamunda Important Bird Area, which is adjacent to the Beelu National Park. It is worth dedicating yourself to some birdwatching, knowing that two species of black cockatoos, a bird similar to the parrot, are widespread here.

✱ Read a book with a specific bird mentioned in the text (share text)-p.70-The Cricket on the Hearth-"...you clumsy and a dear old goose..." 2/1/24
OR
✱ Read a book set in a big city (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA (3 word minimum).

3. The Darling Range
This is the longest section of the trail (211 km or 131 mi) spanning the two towns of Kalamunda and Dwellingup. For much of the route you travel along the Darling Range, crossing eucalyptus forests that feature over 700 different species of these tree, with karri, wandoo and jarrah being the most prevalent. You also have the opportunity to see the Mundaring Weir, a dam dating back to the late 1940's. The dam is subject to overflows, the last of which was in 1996. We will use the dam to cross the Helena River.

✱ Read a book with more than 700 reviews on its GR homepage (share number) OR
✱ Read a book with the word DARLING or RIVER in its title OR
✱ Read a book published in the 20th century (tell us when).-pub. 1927- The Big Four by Agatha Christie- 2/2/24

4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
After leaving the mining town of Dwellingup (one of the largest bauxite mines in the world is located nearby), you come across the Lane Poole Reserve. Created in 1990 by merging six previous reserves, it protects native forests and woodlands, as well as a part of the Murray River, one of the few rivers that have not been dammed in this part of Australia. Hikers take advantage of this waterway, which at times can be traveled by canoe or kayak, but many will be attracted by the waterfalls and rock pools that characterize it.

✱ Read a series book #6 OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LANE POOLE-Phryne Fisher in Murder in the Dark by Kerry Greenwood- 2/8/24-
OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in MURRAY RIVER.

5. From Balingup to Pemberton
The Balingup area is known for the production of fruit and vegetables. This section travels through both well-developed agricultural areas, and protected areas. One such is the Greater Beedelup National Park, whose main attraction is the Beedelup Falls. During this part of the route you will notice several imposing trees, and upon reaching Pemberton, you will even have the opportunity to climb one of the two karri trees present: the Gloucester Tree and the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree. Both are more than 60 m (200 ft) tall, and have metal rungs that allow visitors to climb to the constructed lookouts at the top. A third tree, the Diamond Tree, was closed to climbing in 2019.

✱ Read a book set on a farm OR
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover)- -Mona of the Manor by Armistead - [bookcover:Mona of the ManorMaupin|10022]-6/11/24
OR
✱ Read a book where a character goes climbing (briefly share details).

6. From Pemberton to Walpole
In this section, 110 km (68 mi) long, you will finally reach the ocean after hiking through a forested area that was hit by the worst bushfire in Western Australia in 2015. The culmination of this stretch is represented by the D'Entrecasteaux National Park, which owes its name to the French admiral who first arrived here. The park covers approximately 130 km (81 mi) of coastline between Augusta and Walpole and is characterized by white beaches, rugged coastal cliffs and towering forests.

✱ Read a book where a fire occurs or one with a character that is a fireman (tell us which) OR
✱ Read a book published in 2015 OR
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 1, 3 or 0 (share page count).-181p.- Secrets of the Kashmir Valley by Farhana Qazi-2/14/24

7. From Walpole to Albany
On the last stretch of trail, which is approximately 120 km (75 mi) long, you will encounter the Valley of the Giants. Be sure to take advantage of the Tree Top Walk which takes you to a height of 40 m (131 ft), among the treetops. You will also cross two other parks: William Bay NP, where the Elephant Rocks (large granite boulders) create a kind of protected swimming pool much appreciated by children, and West Cape Howe NP, which is practically on the doorstep of your final destination.

✱ Read the last book in a series OR
✱ Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROCKS in the title (any order).- -Life's Little Instruction Book: 511 Suggestions, Observations, and Reminders on How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life by H. Jackson Brown Jr.-3/1/24

8. Arrival: Albany
The final destination of this hike is the port city of Albany. Founded in 1826, the city retains several ancient buildings, almost all of which can be visited. Of course, the city is also known for its beaches, but be careful because many people have drowned here due to the huge waves that are capable of dragging a person off the rocks. But to end in a more pleasant way, know that you are also in a popular wine-growing area, so a good glass of local wine would be an excellent way to celebrate the end of your journey!

✱ Read a book set in the 19th century (tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage -Historical- Guy Mannering by Walter Scott-2/18/24-
OR
✱ Read a book where drowning is mentioned (share text).

9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
The Munda Biddi Trail runs almost parallel to the Bibbulmun Track. Completed in April 2013, this route runs from Mundaring (another Perth suburb) to Albany, and is the longest off-road cycle path in the world. “Munda Biddi” means “path through the forest” in the Aboriginal Noongar language. Here too the route is marked by yellow triangles, but the image is obviously different. The cylcing path requires the use of a mountain bike, and it is not recommended to ride it during the summer.

✱ Read a book where a character rides a bicycle (tell us who)-Sabines rides the green bicycle of the title-p.186-"Sabine was upright on the bike, her toes barely touching the ground." The White Woman on the Green Bicycle by Monique Roffey-6/12/24
OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum).

In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
February 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
0/9

Trail and Tasks

1. Track's Sign
The route is marked at regular intervals by triangular signs, most of which have the symbol of the Wagyl, or Rainbow Serpent, a mythological creature of the arboreal culture which takes different names among the various populations. Wagyl is the name used by the Noongar. It owes its name to the fact that it reveals itself to the indigenous population as a rainbow that moves through rain and waters, shaping landscapes, and punishing or rewarding people. In short, it is a powerful creature that can be creative, but also dangerous.

✱ Read a book with a triangular object on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a dangerous character (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The).

2. Start: Kalamunda
The track starts at Kalamunda, an eastern suburb of the city of Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Before starting the trail, be sure to visit this bustling city which is known for its sunny beaches. An important nesting area has been identified near Kalamunda in the Mundaring-Kalamunda Important Bird Area, which is adjacent to the Beelu National Park. It is worth dedicating yourself to some birdwatching, knowing that two species of black cockatoos, a bird similar to the parrot, are widespread here.

✱ Read a book with a specific bird mentioned in the text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book set in a big city (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA (3 word minimum).

3. The Darling Range
This is the longest section of the trail (211 km or 131 mi) spanning the two towns of Kalamunda and Dwellingup. For much of the route you travel along the Darling Range, crossing eucalyptus forests that feature over 700 different species of these tree, with karri, wandoo and jarrah being the most prevalent. You also have the opportunity to see the Mundaring Weir, a dam dating back to the late 1940's. The dam is subject to overflows, the last of which was in 1996. We will use the dam to cross the Helena River.

✱ Read a book with more than 700 reviews on its GR homepage (share number) OR
✱ Read a book with the word DARLING or RIVER in its title OR
✱ Read a book published in the 20th century (tell us when).

4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
After leaving the mining town of Dwellingup (one of the largest bauxite mines in the world is located nearby), you come across the Lane Poole Reserve. Created in 1990 by merging six previous reserves, it protects native forests and woodlands, as well as a part of the Murray River, one of the few rivers that have not been dammed in this part of Australia. Hikers take advantage of this waterway, which at times can be traveled by canoe or kayak, but many will be attracted by the waterfalls and rock pools that characterize it.

✱ Read a series book #6 OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LANE POOLE OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in MURRAY RIVER.

5. From Balingup to Pemberton
The Balingup area is known for the production of fruit and vegetables. This section travels through both well-developed agricultural areas, and protected areas. One such is the Greater Beedelup National Park, whose main attraction is the Beedelup Falls. During this part of the route you will notice several imposing trees, and upon reaching Pemberton, you will even have the opportunity to climb one of the two karri trees present: the Gloucester Tree and the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree. Both are more than 60 m (200 ft) tall, and have metal rungs that allow visitors to climb to the constructed lookouts at the top. A third tree, the Diamond Tree, was closed to climbing in 2019.

✱ Read a book set on a farm OR
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where a character goes climbing (briefly share details).

6. From Pemberton to Walpole
In this section, 110 km (68 mi) long, you will finally reach the ocean after hiking through a forested area that was hit by the worst bushfire in Western Australia in 2015. The culmination of this stretch is represented by the D'Entrecasteaux National Park, which owes its name to the French admiral who first arrived here. The park covers approximately 130 km (81 mi) of coastline between Augusta and Walpole and is characterized by white beaches, rugged coastal cliffs and towering forests.

✱ Read a book where a fire occurs or one with a character that is a fireman (tell us which) OR
✱ Read a book published in 2015 OR
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 1, 3 or 0 (share page count).

7. From Walpole to Albany
On the last stretch of trail, which is approximately 120 km (75 mi) long, you will encounter the Valley of the Giants. Be sure to take advantage of the Tree Top Walk which takes you to a height of 40 m (131 ft), among the treetops. You will also cross two other parks: William Bay NP, where the Elephant Rocks (large granite boulders) create a kind of protected swimming pool much appreciated by children, and West Cape Howe NP, which is practically on the doorstep of your final destination.

✱ Read the last book in a series OR
✱ Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROCKS in the title (any order).

8. Arrival: Albany
The final destination of this hike is the port city of Albany. Founded in 1826, the city retains several ancient buildings, almost all of which can be visited. Of course, the city is also known for its beaches, but be careful because many people have drowned here due to the huge waves that are capable of dragging a person off the rocks. But to end in a more pleasant way, know that you are also in a popular wine-growing area, so a good glass of local wine would be an excellent way to celebrate the end of your journey!

✱ Read a book set in the 19th century (tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book where drowning is mentioned (share text).

9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
The Munda Biddi Trail runs almost parallel to the Bibbulmun Track. Completed in April 2013, this route runs from Mundaring (another Perth suburb) to Albany, and is the longest off-road cycle path in the world. “Munda Biddi” means “path through the forest” in the Aboriginal Noongar language. Here too the route is marked by yellow triangles, but the image is obviously different. The cylcing path requires the use of a mountain bike, and it is not recommended to ride it during the summer.

✱ Read a book where a character rides a bicycle (tell us who) OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum).

In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
February 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
9/9

Trail and Tasks

1. Track's Sign
The route is marked at regular intervals by triangular signs, most of which have the symbol of the Wagyl, or Rainbow Serpent, a mythological creature of the arboreal culture which takes different names among the various populations. Wagyl is the name used by the Noongar. It owes its name to the fact that it reveals itself to the indigenous population as a rainbow that moves through rain and waters, shaping landscapes, and punishing or rewarding people. In short, it is a powerful creature that can be creative, but also dangerous.

✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The).
Greenglass House by Kate Milford 2/11

2. Start: Kalamunda
The track starts at Kalamunda, an eastern suburb of the city of Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Before starting the trail, be sure to visit this bustling city which is known for its sunny beaches. An important nesting area has been identified near Kalamunda in the Mundaring-Kalamunda Important Bird Area, which is adjacent to the Beelu National Park. It is worth dedicating yourself to some birdwatching, knowing that two species of black cockatoos, a bird similar to the parrot, are widespread here.

✱ Read a book set in a big city (tell us where) OR
The Romance of a Shop by Amy Levy 2/7
London

3. The Darling Range
This is the longest section of the trail (211 km or 131 mi) spanning the two towns of Kalamunda and Dwellingup. For much of the route you travel along the Darling Range, crossing eucalyptus forests that feature over 700 different species of these tree, with karri, wandoo and jarrah being the most prevalent. You also have the opportunity to see the Mundaring Weir, a dam dating back to the late 1940's. The dam is subject to overflows, the last of which was in 1996. We will use the dam to cross the Helena River.

✱ Read a book with the word RIVER in its title
AND
✱ Read a book published in the 20th century (tell us when).
Ride the River by Louis L'Amour 2/9
Published 1983

4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
After leaving the mining town of Dwellingup (one of the largest bauxite mines in the world is located nearby), you come across the Lane Poole Reserve. Created in 1990 by merging six previous reserves, it protects native forests and woodlands, as well as a part of the Murray River, one of the few rivers that have not been dammed in this part of Australia. Hikers take advantage of this waterway, which at times can be traveled by canoe or kayak, but many will be attracted by the waterfalls and rock pools that characterize it.

✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LANE POOLE
Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett 2/6
Emily

5. From Balingup to Pemberton
The Balingup area is known for the production of fruit and vegetables. This section travels through both well-developed agricultural areas, and protected areas. One such is the Greater Beedelup National Park, whose main attraction is the Beedelup Falls. During this part of the route you will notice several imposing trees, and upon reaching Pemberton, you will even have the opportunity to climb one of the two karri trees present: the Gloucester Tree and the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree. Both are more than 60 m (200 ft) tall, and have metal rungs that allow visitors to climb to the constructed lookouts at the top. A third tree, the Diamond Tree, was closed to climbing in 2019.

✱ Read a book where a character goes climbing (briefly share details).
My Brother Michael by Mary Stewart 2/4
Camilla and Simon climb the cliffs around Delphi several times.

6. From Pemberton to Walpole
In this section, 110 km (68 mi) long, you will finally reach the ocean after hiking through a forested area that was hit by the worst bushfire in Western Australia in 2015. The culmination of this stretch is represented by the D'Entrecasteaux National Park, which owes its name to the French admiral who first arrived here. The park covers approximately 130 km (81 mi) of coastline between Augusta and Walpole and is characterized by white beaches, rugged coastal cliffs and towering forests.

✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 3 (share page count).
Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons 2/6
233 pp

7. From Walpole to Albany
On the last stretch of trail, which is approximately 120 km (75 mi) long, you will encounter the Valley of the Giants. Be sure to take advantage of the Tree Top Walk which takes you to a height of 40 m (131 ft), among the treetops. You will also cross two other parks: William Bay NP, where the Elephant Rocks (large granite boulders) create a kind of protected swimming pool much appreciated by children, and West Cape Howe NP, which is practically on the doorstep of your final destination.

✱ Read the last book in a series OR
The Mislaid Magician; or, Ten Years After by Patricia C. Wrede 2/22

8. Arrival: Albany
The final destination of this hike is the port city of Albany. Founded in 1826, the city retains several ancient buildings, almost all of which can be visited. Of course, the city is also known for its beaches, but be careful because many people have drowned here due to the huge waves that are capable of dragging a person off the rocks. But to end in a more pleasant way, know that you are also in a popular wine-growing area, so a good glass of local wine would be an excellent way to celebrate the end of your journey!

✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage
Sackett's Land by Louis L'Amour 2/27

9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
The Munda Biddi Trail runs almost parallel to the Bibbulmun Track. Completed in April 2013, this route runs from Mundaring (another Perth suburb) to Albany, and is the longest off-road cycle path in the world. “Munda Biddi” means “path through the forest” in the Aboriginal Noongar language. Here too the route is marked by yellow triangles, but the image is obviously different. The cylcing path requires the use of a mountain bike, and it is not recommended to ride it during the summer.

✱ Read a book where a character rides a bicycle (tell us who)
Matilda's Wedding by Betty Neels 2/11
Matilda rides a bicycle.

Thanks for joining Ed, Sallie & Teri!

Iconic Trail: In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
February 1, 2024-May 31, 2024

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1. Track's Sign
✱ Read a book with a triangular object on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a dangerous character (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The).

2. Start: Kalamunda
✱ Read a book with a specific bird mentioned in the text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book set in a big city (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA (3 word minimum).

3. The Darling Range
✱ Read a book with more than 700 reviews on its GR homepage (share number) OR
✱ Read a book with the word DARLING or RIVER in its title OR
✱ Read a book published in the 20th century (tell us when).

4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
✱ Read a series book #6 OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LANE POOLE OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in MURRAY RIVER.

5. From Balingup to Pemberton
✱ Read a book set on a farm OR
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where a character goes climbing (briefly share details).

6. From Pemberton to Walpole
✱ Read a book where a fire occurs or one with a character that is a fireman (tell us which) OR
✱ Read a book published in 2015 OR
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 1, 3 or 0 (share page count).

7. From Walpole to Albany
✱ Read the last book in a series OR
✱ Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROCKS in the title (any order).

8. Arrival: Albany
✱ Read a book set in the 19th century (tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book where drowning is mentioned (share text).

9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
✱ Read a book where a character rides a bicycle (tell us who) OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum).

Welcome Ruth!

ICONIC TRAIL : THE BIBBULMUM TRACK, 2/1 – 5/31
0/9 COMPLETE

1. TRACK'S SIGN
✱ Read a book with a triangular object on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a dangerous character (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The).

2. START: KALAMUNDA
✱ Read a book with a specific bird mentioned in the text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book set in a big city (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA (3 word minimum).

3. THE DARLING RANGE
✱ Read a book with more than 700 reviews on its GR homepage (share number) OR
✱ Read a book with the word DARLING or RIVER in its title OR
✱ Read a book published in the 20th century (tell us when).

4. FROM DWELLINGUP TO BALINGUP
✱ Read a series book #6 OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LANE POOLE OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in MURRAY RIVER.

5. FROM BALINGUP TO PEMBERTON
✱ Read a book set on a farm OR
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where a character goes climbing (briefly share details).

6. FROM PEMBERTON TO WALPOLE
✱ Read a book where a fire occurs or one with a character that is a fireman (tell us which) OR
✱ Read a book published in 2015 OR
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 1, 3 or 0 (share page count).

7. FROM WALPOLE TO ALBANY
✱ Read the last book in a series OR
✱ Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROCKS in the title (any order).

8. ARRIVAL: ALBANY
✱ Read a book set in the 19th century (tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book where drowning is mentioned (share text).

9. MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL: A CYCLING ALTERNATIVE
✱ Read a book where a character rides a bicycle (tell us who) OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum).

Glad you're joining us Jess!

Iconic Trail: In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
February 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024

Trail and Tasks

1. Track's Sign
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The).
Chanel Cleeton 03/06/2024

2. Start: Kalamunda
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA (3 word minimum).
Kimberly Belle 02/04/2024

3. The Darling Range
✱ Read a book published in the 20th century (tell us when).
Anita Diamant 02/16/2024 published - 1997

4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
✱ Read a series book #6
Kylie Brant 11/30/2024 series book #6

5. From Balingup to Pemberton
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover)
Tonya Kappes 01/11/2025

6. From Pemberton to Walpole
✱ Read a book published in 2015
Christine Carbo 12/29/2024

7. From Walpole to Albany
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROCKS in the title (any order).
Marney Rich Keenan 01/09/2025

8. Arrival: Albany
✱ Read a book where drowning is mentioned (share text).
Lynn Vincent 07/17/2024 Page 152 - ship. A wall of seawater surged in, drowning the men immediately behind frame 12

9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum).
Karen Rose 06/07/2024

Thanks for joining Bev!

Done

Iconic Trail: In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
1 Feb - 31 May, 2024
9/9

Sounds good!

1. Track's Sign
✱ Read a book with a dangerous character - Zee, Adam, Sam
Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs 6/2 4★

2. Start: Kalamunda
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA
The Running Man by Stephen King 5/2 3★

3. The Darling Range
✱ Read a book with more than 700 reviews on its GR homepage - 4552
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs 7/2 3★

4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LANE POOLE - Lulu
The Cat Who Solved Three Murders by L.T. Shearer 9/2 3★

5. From Balingup to Pemberton
✱ Read a book set on a farm
The Rainbow Trail by Kathleen Gooding 3/2 2.5★

6. From Pemberton to Walpole
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 1, 3 or 0 - 367p
Beware the Past by Joy Ellis 2/2 4★

7. From Walpole to Albany
✱ Read a book set in a National Park - Chaco
Spider Woman's Daughter by Anne Hillerman 4/2 3.5★

8. Arrival: Albany
✱ Read a book set in the 19th century - 1820
Miss Chambers Takes Charge by Joy Reed 4/2 2★

9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum).
Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb 1/2 4★

Well done Kylie - I think Jan needs to triple your challenges ;)

Speedy challenge work Kylie!!

Brenda wrote: "Well done Kylie - I think Jan needs to triple your challenges ;)"

LOL!!

Jan wrote: "Speedy challenge work Kylie!!

Brenda wrote: "Well done Kylie - I think Jan needs to triple your challenges ;)"

LOL!!"

Don't listen to her, Jan! 😃

Haha!!

Please add me to this challenge: I don't need it but it caught my interest. 2/1 to 6/1.

Sure thing Judy! Have fun!

Finished

1. TRACK'S SIGN
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL Winter's EndPaige Shelton 3,3

2. START: KALAMUNDA
✱ Read a book with a specific bird mentioned in the text A job in Utah was consideredand I read about the Sage Grouse...Kingbird Highway: The Biggest Year in the Life of an Extreme Birder Kenn Kaufman4/14

X 3. THE DARLING RANGE
✱ Read a book with the word DARLING or RIVER in its title The Darling Dahlias and the Unlucky Clover Susan Wittig Albert 2/17

4. FROM DWELLINGUP TO BALINGUP
✱ Read a series book #6 F is for Fugitive Sue Grafton3/7

X 5. FROM BALINGUP TO PEMBERTON
✱ Read a book set on a farm The Rainbow Trail Kathleen Gooding 2/22

6. FROM PEMBERTON TO WALPOLE
✱ Read a book published in 2015 OR Badlands C.J. Box 2/29

7. FROM WALPOLE TO ALBANY
✱ Read the last book in a series Nipped in the Bud Sheila Connolly 3/12

X 8. ARRIVAL: ALBANY
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage Farmer Boy Laura Ingalls Wilder 2/18

X9. MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL: A CYCLING ALTERNATIVE
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL Let Us DescendJesmyn Ward 2/16

A question for Jan: Does this ✱ Read the last book in a series
mean the final book in an endedseries or just the last book published?

Judy wrote: "A question for Jan: Does this ✱ Read the last book in a series
mean the final book in an endedseries or just the last book published?"

Good question Judy! I'll take either: the final book OR the last published.

Iconic Trail: In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
February 1, 2024-May 31, 2024

9/9 Completed. Finished

Trail and Tasks

1. Track's Sign
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The).
Let Me Show You-Alexandria House 2/03/24

2. Start: Kalamunda
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA (3 word minimum).
Love Me Today-A.L. Jackson 2/04/24

3. The Darling Range
✱ Read a book with more than 700 reviews on its GR homepage (share number)
(2,380)
The Trapped Girl-Robert Dugoni 2/14/24

4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
✱ Read a series book #6
(Nikki Hunt #6)
Her Frozen Heart-Stacy Green 2/23/24

5. From Balingup to Pemberton
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover)
Cross My Heart-D.K. Hood 2/07/24


6. From Pemberton to Walpole
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 1, 3 or 0 (share page count).
(364)
The Sweet Spot-Adriana Locke 2/10/24

7. From Walpole to Albany
✱ Read the last book in a series
(The Heroes of the Dixie Wardens Series #8)
Right To My Wrong-Lani Lynn Vale 2/09/24

8. Arrival: Albany
✱ Read a book where drowning is mentioned (share text).
Pg.255"I tossed her in the air, drowning in that precious giggle,..."
Sable Peak-Devney Perry 2/02/24

9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum).
Into the Night-Elle Gray 2/16/24

Jan, one of the options for task #7 is to read a book set in a National Park. Does it have to be an official National Park, or would an area that falls under the National Park Service umbrella work? I just finished one of the Anna Pigeon books that is set in/around Natchez Trace, Mississippi. It isn't technically a National Park, but most of the staff there work for the NPS.

Great job Frankie!

Barb wrote: "Jan, one of the options for task #7 is to read a book set in a National Park. Does it have to be an official National Park, or would an area that falls under the National Park Service umbrella work..."


Barb, I'll take that!

Jan wrote: "Judy wrote: "A question for Jan: Does this ✱ Read the last book in a series
mean the final book in an endedseries or just the last book published?"

Good question Judy! I'll take either: the final..."

Thanks, Jan for this and all you do.

You are most welcome Judy!!

Jan wrote: "Barb wrote: "Jan, one of the options for task #7 is to read a book set in a National Park. Does it have to be an official National Park, or would an area that falls under the National Park Service umbrella work..."

Barb, I'll take that!"

Great, thank you!

I'm finished. I really enjoyed reading the fascinating facts in this challenge!

In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
February 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
9/9

Trail and Tasks

1. Track's Sign
The route is marked at regular intervals by triangular signs, most of which have the symbol of the Wagyl, or Rainbow Serpent, a mythological creature of the arboreal culture which takes different names among the various populations. Wagyl is the name used by the Noongar. It owes its name to the fact that it reveals itself to the indigenous population as a rainbow that moves through rain and waters, shaping landscapes, and punishing or rewarding people. In short, it is a powerful creature that can be creative, but also dangerous.

✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The).
Greenglass House by Kate Milford 2/11

2. Start: Kalamunda
The track starts at Kalamunda, an eastern suburb of the city of Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Before starting the trail, be sure to visit this bustling city which is known for its sunny beaches. An important nesting area has been identified near Kalamunda in the Mundaring-Kalamunda Important Bird Area, which is adjacent to the Beelu National Park. It is worth dedicating yourself to some birdwatching, knowing that two species of black cockatoos, a bird similar to the parrot, are widespread here.

✱ Read a book set in a big city (tell us where) OR
The Romance of a Shop by Amy Levy 2/7
London

3. The Darling Range
This is the longest section of the trail (211 km or 131 mi) spanning the two towns of Kalamunda and Dwellingup. For much of the route you travel along the Darling Range, crossing eucalyptus forests that feature over 700 different species of these tree, with karri, wandoo and jarrah being the most prevalent. You also have the opportunity to see the Mundaring Weir, a dam dating back to the late 1940's. The dam is subject to overflows, the last of which was in 1996. We will use the dam to cross the Helena River.

✱ Read a book with the word RIVER in its title
AND
✱ Read a book published in the 20th century (tell us when).
Ride the River by Louis L'Amour 2/9
Published 1983

4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
After leaving the mining town of Dwellingup (one of the largest bauxite mines in the world is located nearby), you come across the Lane Poole Reserve. Created in 1990 by merging six previous reserves, it protects native forests and woodlands, as well as a part of the Murray River, one of the few rivers that have not been dammed in this part of Australia. Hikers take advantage of this waterway, which at times can be traveled by canoe or kayak, but many will be attracted by the waterfalls and rock pools that characterize it.

✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LANE POOLE
Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett 2/6
Emily

5. From Balingup to Pemberton
The Balingup area is known for the production of fruit and vegetables. This section travels through both well-developed agricultural areas, and protected areas. One such is the Greater Beedelup National Park, whose main attraction is the Beedelup Falls. During this part of the route you will notice several imposing trees, and upon reaching Pemberton, you will even have the opportunity to climb one of the two karri trees present: the Gloucester Tree and the Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree. Both are more than 60 m (200 ft) tall, and have metal rungs that allow visitors to climb to the constructed lookouts at the top. A third tree, the Diamond Tree, was closed to climbing in 2019.

✱ Read a book where a character goes climbing (briefly share details).
My Brother Michael by Mary Stewart 2/4
Camilla and Simon climb the cliffs around Delphi several times.

6. From Pemberton to Walpole
In this section, 110 km (68 mi) long, you will finally reach the ocean after hiking through a forested area that was hit by the worst bushfire in Western Australia in 2015. The culmination of this stretch is represented by the D'Entrecasteaux National Park, which owes its name to the French admiral who first arrived here. The park covers approximately 130 km (81 mi) of coastline between Augusta and Walpole and is characterized by white beaches, rugged coastal cliffs and towering forests.

✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 3 (share page count).
Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons 2/6
233 pp

7. From Walpole to Albany
On the last stretch of trail, which is approximately 120 km (75 mi) long, you will encounter the Valley of the Giants. Be sure to take advantage of the Tree Top Walk which takes you to a height of 40 m (131 ft), among the treetops. You will also cross two other parks: William Bay NP, where the Elephant Rocks (large granite boulders) create a kind of protected swimming pool much appreciated by children, and West Cape Howe NP, which is practically on the doorstep of your final destination.

✱ Read the last book in a series OR
The Mislaid Magician; or, Ten Years After by Patricia C. Wrede 2/22

8. Arrival: Albany
The final destination of this hike is the port city of Albany. Founded in 1826, the city retains several ancient buildings, almost all of which can be visited. Of course, the city is also known for its beaches, but be careful because many people have drowned here due to the huge waves that are capable of dragging a person off the rocks. But to end in a more pleasant way, know that you are also in a popular wine-growing area, so a good glass of local wine would be an excellent way to celebrate the end of your journey!

✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage
Sackett's Land by Louis L'Amour 2/27

9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
The Munda Biddi Trail runs almost parallel to the Bibbulmun Track. Completed in April 2013, this route runs from Mundaring (another Perth suburb) to Albany, and is the longest off-road cycle path in the world. “Munda Biddi” means “path through the forest” in the Aboriginal Noongar language. Here too the route is marked by yellow triangles, but the image is obviously different. The cylcing path requires the use of a mountain bike, and it is not recommended to ride it during the summer.

✱ Read a book where a character rides a bicycle (tell us who)
Matilda's Wedding by Betty Neels 2/11
Matilda rides a bicycle.

Glad you enjoyed the challenge Teri! Great finish!

Finished :)

Iconic Trail: In the Land of Eucalyptus: The Bibbulmum Track
Duration: 1/2/24 - 31/5/23
9/9

Let's join Patrizia as she takes us to Western Australia.

Trail and Tasks

1. Track's Sign
✱ Read a book with a triangular object on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a dangerous character (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in WAGYL (ignore A, An or The)
The Library Murders by Merryn Allingham 4★s 15/2/24

2. Start: Kalamunda
✱ Read a book with a specific bird mentioned in the text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book set in a big city (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDARING-KALAMUNDA IMPORTANT BIRD AREA (3 word minimum).
The Only Light in London by Lily Graham 5★s 16/2/24 London

3. The Darling Range
✱ Read a book with more than 700 reviews on its GR homepage (share number) OR
✱ Read a book with the word DARLING or RIVER in its title OR
✱ Read a book published in the 20th century (tell us when).
To the River by Vikki Wakefield 4.5★s 24/2/24

4. From Dwellingup to Balingup
✱ Read a series book #6 OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in LANE POOLE OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in MURRAY RIVER.
To the Wild Horizon by Imogen Martin 5★s 3/2/24

5. From Balingup to Pemberton
✱ Read a book set on a farm OR
✱ Read a book with one or more trees on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where a character goes climbing (briefly share details).
The Highgate Cemetery Murder by Irina Shapiro 4★s 27/2/24

6. From Pemberton to Walpole
✱ Read a book where a fire occurs or one with a character that is a fireman (tell us which) OR
✱ Read a book published in 2015 OR
✱ Read a book with a page count that includes a 1, 3 or 0 (share page count).
Murder at Midnight by Faith Martin 4★s 10/2/24 May 1st 2015

7. From Walpole to Albany
✱ Read the last book in a series OR
✱ Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROCKS in the title (any order)
The Curious Case of Emily Lickenson by CeeCee James 3★s 24/2/24

8. Arrival: Albany
✱ Read a book set in the 19th century (tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book where drowning is mentioned (share text).
The Girl on the Boat by Kate Hewitt 5★s 4/2/24

9. Munda Biddi Trail: A Cycling Alternative
✱ Read a book where a character rides a bicycle (tell us who) OR
✱ Read one of the longest books on your TBR (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MUNDA BIDDI TRAIL (3 word minimum)
Balmy Darlings and Deaths by Anne R. Tan 4★s 18/2/24

Way to go Brenda!

Thanks Jan :)