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Namibia: A Country to Discover
3 Months from Start Date

We have a new adventure and a new country to discover. Patrizia is taking us to Africa.

Namibia is one of the youngest states in Africa. In fact, it only obtained its independence from South Africa in 1990. Before becoming its own nation it had been a German colony (1884-1918), then an English holding (1918-1961), and then a province of South Africa. After Mongolia, it is the country with the lowest population density in the world, which is not surprising given that a large part of its territory is covered by desert. Despite this, Namibia has a lot to offer a tourist who loves nature and a bit of adventure.

Choose a Level:
Daytripper: Complete one task per day for a total of 10 tasks.
Explorer: Complete 15 of the 20 tasks. You must complete at least one task per day.

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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.

*Please note: the challenge was translated using Google translate.

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Day 1: Windhoek

Arriving in Namibia, you will land in its capital: Windhoek. The city, which was initially the seat of a local tribe, experienced a troubled history. It was colonized by German settlers in 1890, becoming the capital of German South-West Africa two years later. Its two most interesting monuments are Christuskirche (a historic Lutheran church) and Alte Feste (the old German fort). Unfortunately, there are no longer any traces of the hot thermal springs that originally attracted the indigenous Nama and Herero populations to this area.
* Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book set in a capital city (tell us where).


Namibia is one of the few African countries where it is safe to travel without relying on an organized tour. In Windhoek you can rent a car and collect the necessary permits to enter the national parks. It is recommended you rent a 4x4 vehicle, being that most of the secondary roads are not asphalted. The capital is located, roughly, in the center of the country, so it is advisable to organize a circular route that takes you to visit the various points of interest. Avoid driving after dark because it is easy for wild fauna to suddenly cross the roads, causing accidents that are sometimes fatal (not just for the animals).
* Read a book with a road trip in it (share destination) OR read a series book #4.

Day 2: Namib Desert

Namibia owes its name to the Namib Desert, one of the oldest deserts in the world. It is largely located in protected areas, including the Namib-Naukluff National Park, which is the largest national park on the entire continent. A well-known tourist destination is Sossusvlei, a salt flat where you can find both Dune 45 (perhaps the most photographed dune in the world) and Big Daddy (the highest dune in the world). Another much-photographed desert spot is Deadvlei, a depression characterized by white sandy soil and a large number of acacia trees, which died after the river that passed through here diverted its course due to the movement of the dunes.
* Read a book where the MC takes a photograph (tell us what was photographed) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).


Although a desert, the Namib is not devoid of life. Here it is possible to admire the oryx, a large antelope with truly enormous horns, or the so-called desert elephants, which manage to survive by moving from one oasis to another. The oryx can be found elsewhere, but it is certainly the symbolic animal of Namibia. The desert is also home to one of the most unique plants in the world: the Welwitschia mirabilis. Even though it does not have a trunk, it is considered a tree. Its ribbon-shaped leaves grow from the base, and the ends gradually dry up and die.
* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text) OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast

The Namib desert reaches up to the Atlantic coast. The meeting between its hot air and the humid cold winds from the ocean creates very intense fog, which in the past have been the cause of numerous shipwrecks. Along the coast it is possible to encounter the wrecks of many ships, some of which are today very far from the coastline because the desert is slowly moving westwards, advancing into the sea.
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The) OR read a book where adverse climate conditions cause problems (briefly explain what happens).


Most of the Namibian coast is protected, thanks to the existence of several national parks. In addition to the typical African fauna, along the coast it is possible to admire colonies of fur seals, especially north of Walvis Bay. The colony at Cape Cross is quite famous. Walvis Bay (Bay of Whales) owes its name to the fact that the bay has always been frequented by whales. Today it is a thriving port, and its position in the center of the coastline represents a good starting point for excursions to nearby protected areas.
* Read a book set in a coastal town (tell us where) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.

Day 4: Lüderitz

Lüderitz is located on the Atlantic coast and is practically surrounded by desert. It is known as “Desert Munich” for its Bavarian-style buildings. The first settlements date back to 1487, when the Portuguese navigator Bartolomeo Diaz arrived here. But it owes its name to the tobacco merchant, Adolf Lüderitz, who came to the area attracted by the possibility of finding deposits of precious metals. In reality he found nothing, and after his death, the town managed to overcome a major economic crisis by dedicating itself to fishing.
* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name) OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage.


From Lüderitz, and the aforementioned Walvis Bay, it is possible to reach the archipelago of the Penguin Islands. This group of islands and rocks located along the coast owes their name to the fact that the area is frequented by the South African penguin. The islands are rich in guano (seabird excrement), which has been used as organic fertilizer for centuries. More important are the islands strategic position. So much so that, together with Walvis Bay, they remained under South African control until 1994, four years after Namibia gained its independence.
* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name) OR read a book with an island setting (tell us where).

Day 5: Kolmanskop

A few kilometers from Lüderitz is the ghost town of Kolmanskop. The town developed after a diamond was found in the area in 1908. The first diamond miners were particularly lucky and Kolmanskop grew into a town, complete with hospital, theater and casino. In fact, the first tram service in Africa was also established here. However, after the First World War, the diamond mines began to run out and Kolmanskop was definitively abandoned in 1954. The Namib desert is slowly invading the homes with its dunes and the atmosphere is made even more ghostly by the morning fog. Regardless, it is one of the most photographed places in the country.
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).


To visit Kolmanskop, it is necessary to have a special permit because it is located within the Sperrgebiet (restricted area). This was created by the German government to protect the diamond deposits, controlling who could enter to avoid theft. The area is still controlled by De Beers, although since the 1990's the Namibian government has established a partnership with this South African diamond company. In 2004, the area was designated the Tsa ||Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park, which also requires a special permit to visit. The park features the wreck of a sixteenth-century ship found in 2008. The finds (which include Iberian coins, bronze cannons, and ivory) plan to be exhibited in a specially built museum in Oranjemund.
* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details) OR read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date).

Adventure Continued . . .


Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert

One of the major tourist attractions in Namibia is Fish River Canyon, located in the southern part of the country. In size it is second only to the Grand Canyon in North America. In fact, it extends for approximately 160 km (99 mi) and its width in certain points reaches 27 km (17 mi), while the depth exceeds 500 m (1640 feet) in some areas. The canyon was formed after a telluric movement due to the erosion of the Fish River, although it is difficult to believe this today because the river is dry for most of the year. Despite the semi-arid climate, many animal species live in the canyon, and birds can be admired, especially when water is present.
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order) OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).


The eastern part of the country is partly covered by the Kalahari Desert, the sixth largest desert in the word. It was previously mentioned in our Safari Adventure in Botswana Challenge because a large part of it is found in this nation. If you have not yet gone to that country, it is worth taking an excursion there because it is rich in wild fauna. The desert is also home to the remaining San tribes (also known as Bushmen). They are the oldest people in Southern Africa, and are increasingly forced to assimilate into modern life, abandoning the nomadic life of their ancestors.
* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who).

Day 7: Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park owes its name to the salt desert that makes up a quarter of its territory. In fact, etosha means "big white place" in the local indigenous language. When it was founded in 1907, it was the largest wildlife reserve in the world. It is sad to say that since the 1960's, its territory has been progressively reduced to its current and smaller size. It is believed that millions of years ago there was a shallow lake here that dried up when the river that fed it diverted its course. During the rainy season this saline wasteland can become flooded. The rest of the park's territory has vegetation largely made up of acacias and mopane trees.
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).


The park is a popular tourist destination for its diverse concentration of wildlife. Someone counted the animal species present here: 114 mammals, 340 birds, 110 reptiles, 16 amphibians and even one fish! The best way to see all this animal life is to lurk near one of the 86 waterholes (some are artificial) present in the park, especially during the dry season (from April to December). If you are lucky, you will be able to take a photograph like the ones above!
* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date) OR read a book whose cover art is a photograph rather than an illustration (post cover).

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls

Kaokoland is a territory in the northern part of Namibia. It is a mountainous region with an arid climate, but is crossed by several waterways. The most famous representative of the local fauna is the aforementioned desert elephant. It is a separate subspecies of elephant, which manages to survive in a truly prohibitive environment. Their most obvious physical characteristic is having particularly short legs. Most tourists, however, go this far north to meet the Himba, to whom a passage is dedicated below.
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in KAOKOLAND.


The great natural attraction of this region are the Epupa Falls. It is a series of large waterfalls on the Cunene River which forms the border with Angola. Rightly epupa means “foam” in the Herero language. The falls are very difficult to reach and a 4x4 vehicle is needed. Even with its remote location, there are several lodges nearby, many featuring campsites. In addition to the beauty of the falls, the surrounding area is also interesting as it is still quite uncontaminated.
* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip

Damaraland is an arid, mountainous region located in north-central Namibia. The main attraction is the Twyfelfontein Valley, designated a UNESCO Heritage Site for the 2000 rock paintings and graffiti that are visible on the local sandstone. They are attributed to the ancestors of the current San and many are believed to be over a thousand years old. The paintings are found in 14 different sites located throughout the valley. Nearby is the petrified forest of Khorixas, the largest accumulation of fossil trunks in southern Africa. The well preserved trunks are found in an ancient river channel where they were presumably dragged there by a flood, and then covered by sediments that caused them to become fossilized.
* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14 OR read a book that has over 2000 REVIEWS on its GR Homepage (share number).


The so-called “Caprivi Strip” is very curious. It is a thin strip of Namibian territory that is wedged between Angola and Zambia to the north and Botswana to the south. It was acquired in 1890 to allow connections between the German colonies of South-West Africa and Tanganyika (current Tanzania). But the route was later found unpassable because of the location of Victoria Falls. From a tourist perspective, the Caprivi Strip's three rivers make the area richest in water, so the fauna is also particularly rich. Three national parks (Bwabwata, Mudumu, and Nkasa Rupara NP) have been created to protect this rich environment. They are lesser known parks, but definitely worth visiting if you get the chance.
* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).

Day 10: Indigenous Populations

The majority of Namibia's population belongs to ethnic groups of the Bantu, the largest being the Ovambo. But there are two ethnic groups that particularly attract the interests of tourists: the Himba and the Herero. Herero society is centered on the possession of livestock and they have integrated into modern life by working large farms. Tourists are attracted to this ethnic group by the women's clothes, which were adopted in colonial times. They resemble Victorian dresses with a crinoline, several petticoats and a horn-shaped headdress, making the Herero people the most culturally recognizable tribe in Namibia.
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).


The best-known indigenous population, however, is that of the Himba. They are closely related to the Herero, but unlike them they still live like their ancestors. These are nomadic shepherds who mainly raise cows and goats. Tourists love visiting their villages, made up of conical-shaped huts, and above all (and unfortunately, it must be said) photographing the women, who even today wear few items of clothing. But more fascinating is that they cover their bodies and hair with a red butter-based mixture of ocher and herbs, used to protect them from the sun.
* Read a book with a woman MC OR read a book whose title is printed in red on the cover (post cover).

Participants

Barb ~ Completed
Bev(baglady) ~ Completed
Book Concierge ~ Completed
Brenda ~ Completed
Catsalive ~ Completed
ChrisGA ~ Completed
Ed ~ Completed
Frankie ~ Completed
Jan ~ Completed
Jonquil ~ Completed
Karen ♐ ~ Completed
Meg ~ Completed
Olivermagnus ~ Completed
Patrizia ~ Completed
Richard ~ Completed
Ruth ~ Completed
Sally906 ~ Completed
Tari ~ Completed
Teri-k ~ Completed
Trish ~ Completed

My Spot

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
16/15

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book set in a capital city (Singapore). Crazy Rich Asians | Kevin Kwan 3/6/24***


* Read a book with a road trip in it (Athens to Delphi). My Brother Michael | Mary Stewart 5/15/24****


Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum). Madam Love, Actually | Rich Amooi3/4/24***


* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned ("He was a timber wolf. Ash gray in color"). A Fatal Thaw | Dana Stabenow 4/18/24****


Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The). The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides 4/10/24***


* Read a book set in a coastal town (Trillium Bay (fictional), Michigan). My Kind of You | Tracy Brogan 5/22/24****


Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (Jake and Emma Mysteries). Justice for Katie | Linda Crowder 3/22/24***


* Read a book with an island setting (Hebridean island of Moila, Scotland). Stormy Petrel | Mary Stewart 5/6/24****


Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).

* Read a book where a partnership happens (Lena partner up with Camilla to write books). A Dark and Stormy Murder | Julia Buckley 5/8/23***


Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order) OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).

* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (Cairo, Egypt). The Key to Rebecca | Ken Follett 5/2/24***


Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages -496 Pages). Two Testaments | Elizabeth Musser 3/13/24**


* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date) OR read a book whose cover art is a photograph rather than an illustration (post cover).

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - 189 Pages). More Cotswolds Memoirs: Creating the Perfect Cottage and Discovering Downton Abbey in the Cotswolds | Diz White 3/20/21**


* Read a book that has been translated from another language. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo | Stieg Larsson 5/29/24****


Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1. From Doon With Death | Ruth Rendell 3/11/24***


* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).

Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm. Waiting Season | Melanie Lageschulte 3/18/24****


* Read a book with a woman MC (Joan and Imogene). Love & Saffron | Kim Fay 3/2/24***

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024-May 31, 2024

15/15

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book set in a capital city (tell us where).
Edinburgh (Scotland)- The Burning Pages by Paige Shelton 27 March; 5☆


* Read a book with a road trip in it (share destination) OR read a series book #4.
Biscuits and Slashed Browns by Maddie Day 8 March; 4 1/2☆


Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the MC takes a photograph (tell us what was photographed) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text) OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).
"... they could spot a plethora of rare orchids, ALLIGATORS, wading birds, and SNAKES" (9% kindle) Cold Brew Corpse by Tara Lush 18 March; 4☆


Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The) OR read a book where adverse climate conditions cause problems (briefly explain what happens).
Sealed with Strength by Laura Scott 31 March; 4 1/2☆


* Read a book set in a coastal town (tell us where) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.

Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name) OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage.
Lady Emily- Tears of Pearl by Tasha Alexander 4 March; 4 1/2☆


* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name) OR read a book with an island setting (tell us where).
Key West (Florida)- Death with All the Trimmings by Lucy Burdette 12 March; 5☆


Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).

* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details) OR read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date).
MC and her cousin must work together to save the family castle- Murder at an Irish Castle by Ellie Brannigan 14 March; 4 1/2☆


Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order) OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).
Death by the Finish Line by Alexis Morgan 20 March; 5☆


* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who).
Kate (the MC) and other characters- Breakup by Dana Stabenow 23 March; 4 1/2☆


Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).
A Time to Swill by Sherry Harris 6 April; 5☆


* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date) OR read a book whose cover art is a photograph rather than an illustration (post cover).

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in KAOKOLAND.
Killer Past by Ali Olson 10 March; 4 1/2☆


* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).
fron English to Italian (the title remains the same)- Something Wilder by Christina Lauren 25 March; 4 1/2☆


Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14 OR read a book that has over 2000 REVIEWS on its GR Homepage (share number).
series book #1- A Sprinkling of Murder by Daryl Wood Gerber 6 March; 4 1/2☆


* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).
Yosemite NP- Yosemite Firestorm by Tanya Stowe 2 March; 4 1/2☆


Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).

* Read a book with a woman MC OR read a book whose title is printed in red on the cover (post cover).
Felicity- An Unforgiving Place by Claire Kells 29 March; 5☆

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024-May 31, 2024

Choose a Level:
Explorer: Complete 15 of the 20 tasks. You must complete at least one task per day.

15/15-20 Completed. Finished

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The).
The Wrong Bridesmaid-Lauren Landish 3/07/24

* Read a series book #4.
(Green Mountain)
And I Love Her-Marie Force 3/03/24

Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).
Nothing But It All-Adriana Locke 3/03/24

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text) OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The)
Pucked-Helena Hunting 3/24/24

* Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.
Willow Aster-Irresistible 3/21/24

Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name)
(Kate Burkholder #10)
A Gathering of Secrets-Linda Castillo 3/22/24

* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name)
(Emma)
The Girl on the Road-A.J. Rivers 3/17/24

Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).

* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details)
(MCs partner with FBI agents to capture a serial killer)
Kiss Her Goodnight-D.K. Hood 3/27/24

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order).
Fighting Silence-Aly Martinez 3/01/24

* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who).

Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count)
(482)
Take Me Back-Rosalind James 3/28/24

* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date).
(04/06/23)
Coach-Devney Perry 3/05/24

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in KAOKOLAND.
Kayley Loring-The Love Interest 3/02/24

* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14.
(Eva Rae Thomas FBI Mystery #14)
Till Death Do Us Part-Willow Rose 3/01/24

* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).
Affliction-River Savage 3/09/24

Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).

* Read a book with a woman MC
Hollywood Z-M.Z. Kelly 3/16/24

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024-May 31, 2024
15/15
Explorer

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book set in a capital city (tell us where).

* Read a book with a road trip in it (share destination) OR read a series book #4.
Kelsie and Angela were headed to a free weekend at Thorne House, still in their home state of CO but a long crazy drive in the snowy weather A Cold Day for Murder Karin Kaufman 3/7/24

Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the MC takes a photograph (tell us what was photographed) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).
Lisa took a picture of a suspicious license plate The Cocker Spaniel Caper Liz Lamar 3/12/24

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text)OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).
Polar Fleecing Amity Allen 3/4/24 p 6 “…in seeing whether the huge polar bear caught in the crevasse would live or die.” BTW He didn’t die, he’s the MC’s familiar

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The) OR read a book where adverse climate conditions cause problems (briefly explain what happens).
Pour-Over Predicament Tonya Kappes 3/3/24

* Read a book set in a coastal town (tell us where) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.
Fictional Spring Harbor CA-A Short Cut to Murder Amber Crewes 3/13/24

Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name) OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage.
Kitty McCray Mysteries-Murder Mystery at the Castle Avery Kent 3/1/24

* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name) OR read a book with an island setting (tell us where).
Emma-The Missing Masterpiece Murder Annie Hudson 3/11/24

Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).

* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details) OR read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date).
Emily and her sister teamed up to run the B&B together Family and Felony Murder Sara Bourgeois 3/5/24

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order) OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).
Life Is a Beach Una Madison 3/4/24

* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who).
Kaia who lives in the Inuit village Polar Energy Amity Allen 3/18/24

Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date) OR read a book whose cover art is a photograph rather than an illustration (post cover).
Cindy Stark 3/5/24

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in KAOKOLAND.
132-A Locked Outhouse Murder Julie Ecker 3/2/24

* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).
Heavenly Honeymoon Kathi Daley 3/24/24 “A large waterfall cascaded down a small mountain…” p 40

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14 OR read a book that has over 2000 REVIEWS on its GR Homepage (share number).
#4 in Urban Tails Pet Shop Mysteries-Cats, Carats and Killers T.C. LoTempio 3/17/24

* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).
Chili Cookoff Murder Sara Bourgeois 3/6/24

Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).

* Read a book with a woman MC OR read a book whose title is printed in red on the cover (post cover).
A Deadly Morsel Savannah Marlake 3/8/24

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
18/15

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W
Wild Card by Simon Rowell 3/3 5★
* Read a book with a road trip in it - Dorset
Summer at the Comfort Food Café by Debbie Johnson 11/3 5★


Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).
The Red Book by Deborah Copaken Kogan 5/3 1.5★
* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned - "the brumby which had just been led into the ring" p.132
Miles Off Course by Sulari Gentill 15/3 4★


Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS
It's The Menopause by Kaz Cooke 15/3 5★
* Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.
Antiques Disposal by Barbara Allan 1/3 2★


Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book tagged HISTORICAL in its GR homepage.
Lady with a Black Umbrella by Mary Balogh 1/3 2★
* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN - Griz
A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher 2/3 3.5★


Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).
* Read a book published between 2004 and 2008 - 2007
Murder on the Menu by Miranda Bliss 9/3 1.5★


Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book sitting at position 160 on your TBR
The Good Dog by Simon Rowell 18/3 5★
* Read a book with an indigenous character - all except the Invaders are indigenous to their locale
Deceptions by Sharon Green 16/3 3★


Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster 2/3 5★
* Read a book published in the month of April - 1/4/20
Madam, Will You Talk? by Mary Stewart 6/3 4★


Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages) - 200p
Lord Freddie's First Love by Patricia Bray 8/3 2.5★
* Read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text - "A gigantic underground waterfall!" p.150
The River of Adventure by Enid Blyton 19/3 3★


Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1 - Blending Enthroned 1
Intrigues by Sharon Green 12/3 3.5★
* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).
The Red Carnelian by Phyllis A. Whitney 8/3 2.5★


Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).
* Read a book with a woman MC
The Devil On Horseback by Victoria Holt 7/3 2.5★

Namibia: A Country to Discover
Duration: 1/3/24 - 31/5/24
Level: Explorer
16/16

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book set in a capital city (tell us where).
The War Orphan by Anna Stuart 5★s 9/3/24

* Read a book with a road trip in it (share destination) OR read a series book #4.
The Burning Rooms by Anni Taylor 5★s 12/3/24 #4

Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the MC takes a photograph (tell us what was photographed) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).
The Missing Brides by Helen Goltz 5★s 29/3/24

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text) OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The) OR read a book where adverse climate conditions cause problems (briefly explain what happens).
A Country Wedding Murder by Katie Gayle 4★s 10/3/24

* Read a book set in a coastal town (tell us where) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.
Secrets at the Cottage by the Sea by Caroline Young 5★s 4/3/24 Anglesey

Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name) OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage.
Unseen by Karin Slaughter 4★s 18/3/24 Will Trent series

* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name) OR read a book with an island setting (tell us where).
Hunted on the Fens by Joy Ellis 5★s 7/3/24 DI Nikki Galena

Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).
The Criminal Class: Memoir of a Prison Teacher by Paul A. MacNamara 3.5★s 19/3/24

* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details) OR read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date).

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order) OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).
The Sea Captain's Wife by Jackie French 5★s 6/3/24

* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who).
Red Dirt Home by Renae Black 5★s 13/3/24 Queensland outback

Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date) OR read a book whose cover art is a photograph rather than an illustration (post cover).
Sanctuary by Garry Disher 3.5★s 27/3/24 3rd April 2024

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in KAOKOLAND.
The Mistress of Dara Island by Averil Kenny 5★s 2/4/23

* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14 OR read a book that has over 2000 REVIEWS on its GR Homepage (share number).
A Drifting Sun by Ashley Capes 5★s 2/3/24 #1

* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).
Pheasants Nest by Louise Milligan 2★s 21/3/24

Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).
Four Dogs Missing by Rhys Gard 5★s 22/3/24 near Mudgee, NSW

* Read a book with a woman MC OR read a book whose title is printed in red on the cover (post cover).
Murder in Mind by Faith Martin 4★s 3/3/24 DI Hillary Greene

Welcome Patrizia, Frankie, Tari, Kylie & Brenda!

NAMIBIA: A COUNTRY TO DISCOVER, 3/1 – 5/31
20/15+ COMPLETE

DAY 1: WINDHOEK
* Read a book set in a capital city (tell us where)
Paris, France : One Summer in Paris, by Sarah Morgan, finished 3/20/24 ★★★.5

* Read a series book #4
The Good Thief’s Guide to Venice (Good Thief’s Guide #4), by Chris Ewan, finished 3/14/24 ★★★.5

DAY 2: NAMIB DESERT
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum)
The League of Frightened Men (Nero Wolfe #2), by Rex Stout, finished 3/2/24 ★★★.5

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text)
Rhythm and Clues (Record Shop #3), by Olivia Blacke, finished 3/4/24 ★★★.5
loc 1335 “...the thought of coyotes stil had me spooked...
loc 3329 “... and saw an entire family of armadillos parade past the porch.”

DAY 3: THE SKELETON COAST
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The)
Cat’s Claw (China Bayles #20), by Susan Wittig Albert, finished 3/22/24 ★★★★

* Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY
author Yvonne Vincent – The Laird’s Ladle (Losers Club #2), finished 3/12/24 ★★★

DAY 4: LÜDERITZ
* Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR homepage
Murder at Half Moon Gate (Wrexford & Sloane #2), by Andrea Penrose, finished 3/6/24 ★★★★

* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name)
Nicholas : The Bookseller’s Tale (Oxford Medieval #1), by Ann Swinfen, finished 3/18/24 ★★★.5

DAY 5: KOLMANSKOP
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover)
Insidious (FBI #20), by Catherine Coulter, finished 3/23/24 ★★★★
Not sure what that thing is – even after reading the book! – but it gives me the creeps


* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details)
Tracie, Shannon and others team up to save the hotel : Summers at the Saint, by Mary Kay Andrews, finished 4/16/24 ★★★★

DAY 6: FISH RIVER CANYON AND KALAHARI DESERT
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order)
Scene oF tHe GrInd (Killer Coffee #1), by Tonya Kappes, finished 3/7/24 ★★★.5

* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where)
Egypt : Seeing a Large Cat (Amelia Peabody #9), by Elizabeth Peters, finished 3/11/24 ★★★★

DAY 7: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum)
Off the Air, by Christina Estes, finished 3/9/24 ★★★.5

* Read a book published in the month of April of any year (share publication date)
publ 4-8-24 : A Body at the Dance Hall (London Ladies’ Murder Club #3), by Marty Wingate, finished 3/18/24 ★★★★

DAY 8: KAOKOLAND AND EPUPA FALLS
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count)
159 pages : Rogue Protocol (Murderbot Diaries #3), by Martha Wells, finished 3/7/24 ★★★.5

* Read a book with a waterfall mentioned in the text (post cover or share text)
Midnight Spells Murder (Happy Camper #2), by Mary Angela, finished 4/5/24 ★★★.5
p. 103 “...Spirit Canyon Falls, the popular waterfall pictured on postcards.”

DAY 9: DAMARALAND AND THE CAPRIVI STRIP
* Read a book that has over 2000 REVIEWS on its GR Homepage (share number)
4873 reviews : Nine Lives, by Peter Swanson, finished 3/5/24 ★★★★

* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The)
In Farleigh Field, by Rhys Bowen, finished 3/17/24 ★★★.5

DAY 10: INDIGENOUS POPULATIONS
* Read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901)
late 1880s : The Paris Affair, by Maureen Marshall, finished 3/29/24 ★★★.5

* Read a book whose title is printed in red on the cover (post cover)
Untrue Till Death (Master Mercurius #2), by Graham Brack, finished 3/10/24 ★★★★

Liane MoriartyNamibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
0/15

Day 1: Windhoek
❎ Read a book with a title that begins with W. White SphereD.F. Bailey3/10/24

❎ Read a series book #4. Deadly RedemptionCandle Sutton 5/10/24

Day 2: Namib Desert
❎ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).Little Bookshop of MurderMaggie Blackburn3/3/24

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text) OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
❎Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The) InescapableNancy Mehl3/13/24

❎* Read a book set in a coastal town (tell us where) Tinker'sCove, Maine..Easter Bonnet MurderLeslie Meier3/15/24

Day 4: Lüderitz
❎Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name) OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage.The Name on the ListOrly Krauss-Winer6/6/24

❎ Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name) Gertie. UnbreakableNancy Mehl3/14/24

Day 5: Kolmanskop
❎* Read a book with a cover that gives younthe shivers. Nobody's Child Janet Dawson3/8/24

❎ Read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date). pub. 8/1/06 Interior MotivesGinny Aiken 35/24

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order) OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).

❎ Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where) Arizona OR read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who). Tom. True TreasureJune Nolen3/11/24

Day 7: Etosha National Park
❎ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).Nine Perfect StrangersLiane Moriarty4/17/24

❎Read a book whose cover art is a photograph rather than an illustration (post cover). Unforeseeable Nancy Mehl 3/14/24

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
❎* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count) 162 pp. Hugs Bugs and DangerLizzie Lewis4/8/24

* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
❎ Read a series book #1, Robert Thorogood 3/15/24

❎ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).Christmas SweetsJoanne Fluke3/18/24

Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).

❎* Read a book with a woman MC Murder in the LibraryPenny Brooke3/&/2$

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
10/10

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W - Where Darkness Lies Bella Jewel - 3/6/24

* Read a book with a road trip in it (share destination) OR read a series book #4.

Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum). - The Forbidden Billionaire J.S. Scott - 3/5/24

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text) OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The) - Sweet Distraction Lainey Davis - 3/2/24

* Read a book set in a coastal town (tell us where) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.

Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name) OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage.

* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name) - Piper - Daddy's Waiting Pepper North - 3/11/24

Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) - I hate snakes! - Alta Hensley - 3/4/24

* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details) OR read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date).

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order) OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).

* Read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who). - Julianne - Campaigning for Christopher Katy Regnery - 3/22/24

Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date) - Pub 12/11/17 - Man Hands Tanya Eby - 3/20/24

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count) - 180 pgs - Tempted Molly O'Keefe - 3/19/24

* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14 - Burning Bright: Billionaires in Disguise: Lizzy Blair Babylon - 3/17/24

* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).

Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).

* Read a book with a woman MC - Exposed Jennifer Bene - 3/10/24

Glad you're joining us Barb, Chris & Karen!

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 01 - May 31, 2024

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The)
Dead of Winter Break, Kelly Brakenhoff 03/07

* Read a book with a road trip in it ==> from Oxfordshire to Stratford
The Silver Ladies Do Lunch, Judy Leigh 04/05

Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the MC takes a photograph ==> she photographs crime scenes
One Hit Wonder, Kristi Rose 04/13

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned ==> "Inez reached out and touched a skunk in a lab coat." Kindle pg 164
Map Skills Murder, Leslie Langtry 03/08

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An,
Popcorn and Poltergeists, Nancy Warren 03/27

* Read a book set in a coastal town ==> Nairn, Scotland
Murder in a Scottish Shire, Traci E. Hall 03/13

Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC ==> Rosalind Thorne AND tagged HISTORICAL
A Purely Private Matter, Darcie Wilde 03/17

* Read a book with an island setting ==> Vik, Scotland
The Laird’s Ladle : A Losers Club Murder Mystery, Yvonne Vincent 03/06

Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book that features a ghost ==> MC's late husband comes back as a spirit
Nobody's Sweetheart Now, Maggie Robinson 03/10

* Read a book published between 2004 and 2008 ==> 2004
Murder on the Oxford Canal, Faith Martin 03/27

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title
Irish Coffee Murder, Leslie Meier et al, 03/12

* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate ==> Botswana, AND with an indigenous character ==> Ma Ramotswe
The Double Comfort Safari Club, Alexander McCall Smith 03/01

Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages) ==> 546p
What Alice Forgot, Liane Moriarty 04/03

* Read a book whose cover art is a photograph rather than an illustration
Urn Burial, Kerry Greenwood 03/02

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages) ==> 198p
Sunny Side Up, Sonia Parin 03/05

* Read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text ==> "I ducked under the waterfall without further ado." Kindle pg 194
Coconut Wireless, Toby Neal 03/20

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14 ==> #1
The Cove, Catherine Coulter 03/21

* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).
Remember, Remember, Anna Elliott, Charles Veley 03/10

Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm
Till the Cat Lady Sings, Ellen Riggs 04/27

* Read a book with a woman MC
Hijack in Abstract, Larissa Reinhart 03/03

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024

0 of 15 Complete

Day 1: Windhoek
🔹 Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The).
Where the Crawdads Sing - Delia Owens - 3/7/23

🔹 Read a series book #4.
Rapture in Death - J.D. Robb - 5/8/24 - #4 In Death

Day 2: Namib Desert
🔹 Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).
On the Beach - Nevil Shute - 4/16/24 - OTB

🔹 Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text).
The Leopard King - Ann Aguirre - 4/20/24 - p21 - "A sleek and gorgeous snow leopard raced toward her ".

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
🔹 Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The).
Scarlet - Marissa Meyer - 4/1/24

🔹 Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.
The Llama of Death - Betty Webb - 4/8/24 - BW

Day 4: Lüderitz
🔹 Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name).
Local Girl Missing - Lisa Regan - 5/18/24 - #15 Detective Josie Quinn

🔹 Read a book with an island setting (tell us where).
Silver Girl - Elin Hilderbrand - 4/25/24 - set on Nantucket Island

Day 5: Kolmanskop
🔹 Read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).
Sweet Pepper Hero - J.J. Cook - 5/19/24

🔹 Read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date).
The Tea Planter's Daughter - Janet MacLeod Trotter - 4/29/24 - First published November 1, 2007

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
🔹 Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order).
None of This Is True - Lisa Jewell - 4/23/24 - noneofthisistrue

🔹 Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where).
Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer - Dorothy Gilman - 4/2/24 - set in Africa

Day 7: Etosha National Park
🔹 Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).
The Husband's Secret - Liane Moriarty - 5/28/24 - THS

🔹 Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date).
Year One - Nora Roberts - 4/28/24 - first pub Dec 05, 2017

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
🔹 Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in KAOKOLAND.
Own the Wind - Kristen Ashley - 4/27/24 - KA

🔹 Read a book that has been translated from another language
Man Tiger - Eka Kurniawan - 5/6/24 - translated from Indonesian

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
🔹 Read a series book #1, #4 or #14.
The Malta Exchange - Steve Berry - 3/22/24 - #14 Cotton Malone

🔹 Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).
Columbine - Dave Cullen - 5/16/24

Day 10: Indigenous Populations
🔹Read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).
A Sinister Revenge - Deanna Raybourn - 5/21/24

🔹 Read a book whose title is printed in red on the cover (post cover).
Where the Shadows Lie - Michael Ridpath - 5/20/24

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
0/15

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book set in a capital city (tell us where).

* Read a book with a road trip in it (share destination) OR read a series book #4.

Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the MC takes a photograph (tell us what was photographed) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text) OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The) OR read a book where adverse climate conditions cause problems (briefly explain what happens).

* Read a book set in a coastal town (tell us where) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.

Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name) OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage.

* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name) OR read a book with an island setting (tell us where).

Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).

* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details) OR read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date).

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order) OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).

* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who).

Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date) OR read a book whose cover art is a photograph rather than an illustration (post cover).

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in KAOKOLAND.

* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14 OR read a book that has over 2000 REVIEWS on its GR Homepage (share number).

* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).

Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).

* Read a book with a woman MC OR read a book whose title is printed in red on the cover (post cover)

Thanks for joining Meg, Lynda & Ruth!

Adding my spot.

March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
15/15 (technically, 20/15)

Day 1: Windhoek

* Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book set in a capital city (tell us where).

Wife of Moon, Margaret Coel - 15/04/24
Title starts with W.

* Read a book with a road trip in it (share destination) OR read a series book #4.

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy, Becky Chambers - 11/03/24
Road trip: Sibling Dex and the Robot Mosscap travel the rural areas of a moon called Panga.

Day 2: Namib Desert

* Read a book where the MC takes a photograph (tell us what was photographed) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

The Night Raven, Johan Rundberg – 12/03/24
Title: T, N in NaTional, R in paRk.

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text) OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).

Death Knells and Wedding Bells, Eva Gates - 05/04/24
Wild animals:
“A group of Canada geese flew overhead, honking to stragglers to keep up. Frogs called to one another, the long grasses swayed in the light breeze, and the wind blew through my hair and stroked my cheek.” Kindle edition, p.214
“My mind wandered freely as I walked on, watching my bare feet make depressions in the sand, seawater rushing over my toes, sandpipers scattering at my approach.” Kindle edition, p.225.

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast

* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The) OR read a book where adverse climate conditions cause problems (briefly explain what happens).

Proof in the Photo, Kathi Daley – 03/03/24
Title: shiPwrecks.

* Read a book set in a coastal town (tell us where) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.

Buffalito Bundle, Lawrence M. Schoen – 01/04/24
Author initials: waLviS.

Day 4: Lüderitz

* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name) OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage.

Doctor Who: The Ruby's Curse (Melody Malone Mystery #2), Alex Kingston - 05/04/24
Book two of the Melody Malone subset, of the Doctor Who books. It’s also tagged Historical Fiction as parts of it take place in Egypt in 30 BCE.

* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name) OR read a book with an island setting (tell us where).

Murder at Turtle Cove, Kathi Daley – 06/03/24
Island setting: Oahu, Hawaii.

Day 5: Kolmanskop

* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).

Aunt Dimity and the Heart of Gold, Nancy Atherton – 21/03/24
Ghost: Aunt Dimity actually died in the first book of the series, but the MC talks to her using a haunted journal – she talks, and Dimity’s ghost writes in the journal.

* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details) OR read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date).

The Dispatcher, John Scalzi – 26/03/24
Partnership: the titular character, Tony Valdez, partners up with Detective Langdon to solve a disappearance in near-future Chicago.

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert

* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order) OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).

The Question of the Missing Head, E.J. Copperman - 10/03/24
FISH: the question oF the mISsing Head

* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who).

Coyote Waits, Tony Hillerman – 13/03/24
Both MCs – Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee – are Navajo, and the book is set in the arid Southwestern USA – New Mexico and Arizona.

Day 7: Etosha National Park

* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

A Night's Tail, Sofie Kelly – 10/04/24
Title initials: NATional.

* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date) OR read a book whose cover art is a photograph rather than an illustration (post cover).

Big Little Spies, Krista Davis – 25/03/24
Publication: first published 13 April 2021.

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls

* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in KAOKOLAND.

Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka – 08/03/24
Short book: 144pg.

* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, Satoshi Yagisawa – 22/03/24
Translated: originally written in Japanese.

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip

* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14 OR read a book that has over 2000 REVIEWS on its GR Homepage (share number).

Earthly Delights , Kerry Greenwood – 07/03/24
First in series: Corinna Chapman #1 - https://www.goodreads.com/series/4477....

* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).

Vinyl Resting Place, Olivia Blacke – 31/03/24
Title initial: capriVi.

Day 10: Indigenous Populations

* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).

La Vie: A Year In Rural France, John Lewis-Stempel - 24/03/24
The book is about the author’s life as a small farmer in France.

* Read a book with a woman MC OR read a book whose title is printed in red on the cover (post cover).

Killer Content, Olivia Blacke – 13/03/24
Female MC: the MC is Odessa Dean, a waitress at a café/bookshop in Brooklyn.

Welcome Trish!

*****COMPLETED 5/30/24*****

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
15/15

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book set in a capital city (tell us where).- -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

* Read a book with a road trip in it (share destination) OR read a series book #4.

Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the MC takes a photograph (tell us what was photographed)- in Tea in Tripoli by Bernadette Nason-5/30/24, the author takes a photo of the Tripoli coastline...but her boss sees her and forces her to destroy the film because there was a Russian war ship in the harbor...and authorities would suspect she was a spy.
OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text) OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The)- The Penultimate Peril by Lemony Snicket-3/18/24-
OR read a book where adverse climate conditions cause problems (briefly explain what happens).

* Read a book set in a coastal town (tell us where) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.- Unruly Places: Lost Spaces, Secret Cities, and Other Inscrutable Geographies by Alastair Bonnett-3/5/24

Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name)- Agatha Raisin series- Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton-3/7/24
OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage.

* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name) OR read a book with an island setting (tell us where).- Gilda in Design for Living by Noël Coward- 3/11/24

Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).

* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details) OR read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date).-pub. 2006- The End by Lemony Snicket-4/3/24-

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order)- There's Nothing to Be Afraid Of by Marcia Muller-4/24/24-
OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).

* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where)- the author travels through remote areas of Iran and Pakistan that are arid quasi-dessert in A Traveller on Horseback by Christina Dodwell-5/25/24-
OR read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who).

Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count) 470p.- Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders by Joshua Foer-3/26/24
OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date)- The Reader's Companion to Cuba by Alan Ryan-3/21/24- pub. 4/15/1997
OR read a book whose cover art is a photograph rather than an illustration (post cover).

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count) 100p.- Tintin in the Congo by Hergé- 3/10/24
OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in KAOKOLAND.

* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14 OR read a book that has over 2000 REVIEWS on its GR Homepage (share number).

* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).- The Candidate by Daniel Pembrey -5/8/24

Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).- set in 1871- Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey-5/15/24

* Read a book with a woman MC - title character is a woman- Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle by Dorothy Gilman-5/22/24
OR read a book whose title is printed in red on the cover (post cover).

Thanks for joining Ed!

Namibia: A Country to Discover - COMPLETION

Level: Day-tripper - one task a day - 10 books

Day 1: Windhoek✔️
Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The)
The Windsor Knot by S.J. Bennett - 09/03/24
Title starts with W

Day 2: Namib Desert✔️
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum)
The Other Bridget by Rachael Johns - 07/03/24
T, O and B

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast✔️
Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS
Stitch Me Deadly by Amanda Lee - 14/03/24
Title starts with S

Day 4: Lüderitz✔️
Read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage
A Wife for Carter by Wendy May Andrews - 10/03/24
MPG Historical Fiction

Day 5: Kolmanskop✔️
Read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date)
Anybody Out There? by Marian Keyes - 06/03/24
Published April 24, 2007

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert✔️
Read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used)
Deadhead and Buried by H.Y. Hanna - 01/03/24
position 160

Day 7: Etosha National Park ✔️
Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count)
The Accident by Fiona Lowe - 03/03/24
480 pages

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls✔️
Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count)
Demons Just Want To Have Fun by A.E. Jones - 04/03/24
122 pages

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip✔️
Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The)
Amish Beauty and the Beast by Ashley Emma - 08/03/24
title starts with A

Day 10: Indigenous Populations✔️
Read a book with a woman MC
Mrs. Morris and the Ghost of Christmas Past by Traci Wilton - 12/03/24
MC is a woman - Mrs Morris

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
20/15

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W (ignore A, An or The)
With This Ring by Carla Kelly 3/4

* Read a book with a road trip in it (share destination)
The Voyage of Argo by Apollonius of Rhodes 3/21
The ultimate road trip book - on a ship around the Mediterranean.

Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).
Aspects of the Novel by E.M. Forster 3/4

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text)
Uneasy Money by P.G. Wodehouse 3/8
"Bees flew past him, bees flew into him, bees settled on his coat..." page 93

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The)
The Wolf Age: The Vikings, the Anglo-Saxons and the Battle for the North Sea Empire by Tore Skeie 3/4

* Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.
The Wintringham Mystery by Anthony Berkeley 4/14

Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage.
Black Sheep by Georgette Heyer 3/9

* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name)
Young Queens: Three Renaissance Women and the Price of Power by Leah Redmond Chang 3/29
Elizabeth

Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).
Mystery of the Tolling Bell by Carolyn Keene 3/26
A ghost appears whenever the bell rings and the cave floods.

* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details)
The Matchmaker's Lonely Heart by Nancy Campbell Allen 3/2
Amelie becomes an unofficial deputy to help Henry solve a murder.

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order)
The Rise of the Roman Empire by Polybius 4/25

* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where)
Mojave Crossing by Louis L'Amour 3/12
Mojave Desert

Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count)
Metamorphoses by Ovid 3/13
480 pp

* Read a book whose cover art is a photograph rather than an illustration (post cover).
The Mad, the Bad, and the Dangerous by Sara Orwig 3/16

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count)
The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel by Emmuska Orczy 3/15
160 pages

* Read a book that has been translated from another language
Theogony / Works and Days by Hesiod 3/18
Greek

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a book that has over 2000 REVIEWS on its GR Homepage (share number).
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri 3/22
13,890 reviews

* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).
The Adventures of Robin Hood by Roger Lancelyn Green 3/14

Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm.
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 5/10

* Read a book with a woman MC
Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad 3/20

Glad you are joining us Sally & Teri!

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Explorer - 15 of the 20 tasks

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book set in a capital city (tell us where).
Chanel Cleeton 03/06/2024

* Read a book with a road trip in it (share destination) OR read a series book #4.
Elle Adams 11/03/2024

Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the MC takes a photograph (tell us what was photographed) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).
Indu Sundaresan 04/01/2024

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text) OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).
Christine Carbo 12/29/2024 Bear - Page 27 - as if a great white shark instead of a bear had taken a bite. Grizzlies could go one

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The) OR read a book where adverse climate conditions cause problems (briefly explain what happens).
Indu Sundaresan 04/15/2024

* Read a book set in a coastal town (tell us where) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.
Indu Sundaresan 03/09/2024

Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name) OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage.
Daniel Beamish 02/20/2024

* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name) OR read a book with an island setting (tell us where).
Charles Todd 03/04/2024 MC Name - Ian

Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).
Allen Sircy 01/01/2025

* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details) OR read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date).
Steve Demaree 11/20/2024

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order) OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).
Jeffrey L. Rinek 04/26/2024

* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who).
Richard Wagamese 01/06/2025 Character - Saul Indian Horse

Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).
Karen Rose 06/07/2024 593 pages

* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date) OR read a book whose cover art is a photograph rather than an illustration (post cover).
Linda Castillo 03/06/2024

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in KAOKOLAND.
J.L. Collins 11/01/2024 159 pages

* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).
Kazuki Kaneshiro 01/11/2025

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14 OR read a book that has over 2000 REVIEWS on its GR Homepage (share number).
Travis Beacham 05/03/2024 Series Book #1

* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).
Travis Beacham 05/06/2024

Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).
Simon Winchester 12/13/2024

* Read a book with a woman MC OR read a book whose title is printed in red on the cover (post cover).
Casey Sherman 07/11/2024

Welcome Bev!

Namibia: A Country to Discover - COMPLETION

Level: Day-tripper - one task a day - 10 books

Day 1: Windhoek✔️
Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The)
The Windsor Knot by S.J. Bennett - 09/03/24
Title starts with W

Day 2: Namib Desert✔️
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum)
The Other Bridget by Rachael Johns - 07/03/24
T, O and B

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast✔️
Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS
Stitch Me Deadly by Amanda Lee - 14/03/24
Title starts with S

Day 4: Lüderitz✔️
Read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage
A Wife for Carter by Wendy May Andrews - 10/03/24
MPG Historical Fiction

Day 5: Kolmanskop✔️
Read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date)
Anybody Out There? by Marian Keyes - 06/03/24
Published April 24, 2007

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert✔️
Read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used)
Deadhead and Buried by H.Y. Hanna - 01/03/24
position 160

Day 7: Etosha National Park ✔️
Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count)
The Accident by Fiona Lowe - 03/03/24
480 pages

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls✔️
Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count)
Demons Just Want To Have Fun by A.E. Jones - 04/03/24
122 pages

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip✔️
Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The)
Amish Beauty and the Beast by Ashley Emma - 08/03/24
title starts with A

Day 10: Indigenous Populations✔️
Read a book with a woman MC
Mrs. Morris and the Ghost of Christmas Past by Traci Wilton - 12/03/24
MC is a woman - Mrs Morris

Way to go Sally! You made quick work of this ;)

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024

20/15 DONE

Day 1: Windhoek
* title that begins with W Wax Flowers for Gloria Pat Flower 3/1
* series book #4 (Heart of the Wolf, 4) Seduced by the Wolf Terry Spear 3/9
Day 2: Namib Desert
* 1st letter of every title word in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK Murder on Tour V.M. Burns 3/14
* wild animal is mentioned "a vulture picked at what used to be an alligator" loc 1781 Coconut Cowboy Tim Dorsey 3/7
Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* title starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS Hammers and Homicide Paula Charles 3/21
* set in a coastal town (Little Bridge Island) No Judgements Meg Cabot 3/17
Day 4: Lüderitz
* from a series that is named after its MC (Serge Storms #15) Pineapple Grenade Tim Dorsey 3/1
* island setting St. Brigid Island, North Carolina A Killer Romance Maggie Blackburn 3/21
Day 5: Kolmanskop
* features a ghost Not Quite a Ghost Anne Ursu 3/3
* where a partnership happens OR published between 2004 and 2008 First published January 1, 2007 Like a Dog With a Bone Lee Charles Kelley 3/9
Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* FISH in title The Sign of Four Spirits Vicki Delany 3/16
* indigenous character-Morgan Tallchief Tallchief Dinah McCall 3/16
Day 7: Etosha National Park
* "big" book 568 pp Wolfsong T.J. Klune ] 3/17
* published in April - First published April 12, 2016 Poisonous Allison Brennan 3/4
Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* "short" book 103 pp Hunting the Red Wolf Terry Spear 3/8
* that has been translated from another language Japanese The Kamogawa Food Detectives Hisashi Kashiwai 3/15
Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* title starts with a letter in CAPRIVI Coaching Fire Victoria Laurie 3/9
* over 2000 REVIEWS = 9,874 reviews Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead Elle Cosimano 3/24
Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* set in the Victorian period- 1885 Of Manners and Murder Anastasia Hastings 3/3
* woman MC Kat Crowe An Unforeseen Demise P.A. Mason 3/9

Welcome Jonquil :)

Finished

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024-May 31, 2024
15/15
Explorer

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book set in a capital city (tell us where).

* Read a book with a road trip in it (share destination) OR read a series book #4.
Kelsie and Angela were headed to a free weekend at Thorne House, still in their home state of CO but a long crazy drive in the snowy weather A Cold Day for Murder Karin Kaufman 3/7/24

Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the MC takes a photograph (tell us what was photographed) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).
Lisa took a picture of a suspicious license plate The Cocker Spaniel Caper Liz Lamar 3/12/24

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text)OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).
Polar Fleecing Amity Allen 3/4/24 p 6 “…in seeing whether the huge polar bear caught in the crevasse would live or die.” BTW He didn’t die, he’s the MC’s familiar

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The) OR read a book where adverse climate conditions cause problems (briefly explain what happens).
Pour-Over Predicament Tonya Kappes 3/3/24

* Read a book set in a coastal town (tell us where) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.
Fictional Spring Harbor CA-A Short Cut to Murder Amber Crewes 3/13/24

Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name) OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage.
Kitty McCray Mysteries-Murder Mystery at the Castle Avery Kent 3/1/24

* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name) OR read a book with an island setting (tell us where).
Emma-The Missing Masterpiece Murder Annie Hudson 3/11/24

Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).

* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details) OR read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date).
Emily and her sister teamed up to run the B&B together Family and Felony Murder Sara Bourgeois 3/5/24

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order) OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).
Life Is a Beach Una Madison 3/4/24

* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who).
Kaia who lives in the Inuit village Polar Energy Amity Allen 3/18/24

Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date) OR read a book whose cover art is a photograph rather than an illustration (post cover).
Cindy Stark 3/5/24

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in KAOKOLAND.
132-A Locked Outhouse Murder Julie Ecker 3/2/24

* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).
Heavenly Honeymoon Kathi Daley 3/24/24 “A large waterfall cascaded down a small mountain…” p 40

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14 OR read a book that has over 2000 REVIEWS on its GR Homepage (share number).
#4 in Urban Tails Pet Shop Mysteries-Cats, Carats and Killers T.C. LoTempio 3/17/24

* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).
Chili Cookoff Murder Sara Bourgeois 3/6/24

Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).

* Read a book with a woman MC OR read a book whose title is printed in red on the cover (post cover).
A Deadly Morsel Savannah Marlake 3/8/24

Way to go Tari!

Jan wrote: "Way to go Tari!"
Thanks, Jan!

Completed

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
18/15

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W
Wild Card by Simon Rowell 3/3 5★
* Read a book with a road trip in it - Dorset
Summer at the Comfort Food Café by Debbie Johnson 11/3 5★


Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).
The Red Book by Deborah Copaken Kogan 5/3 1.5★
* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned - "the brumby which had just been led into the ring" p.132
Miles Off Course by Sulari Gentill 15/3 4★


Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS
It's The Menopause by Kaz Cooke 15/3 5★
* Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.
Antiques Disposal by Barbara Allan 1/3 2★


Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book tagged HISTORICAL in its GR homepage.
Lady with a Black Umbrella by Mary Balogh 1/3 2★
* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN - Griz
A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher 2/3 3.5★


Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).
* Read a book published between 2004 and 2008 - 2007
Murder on the Menu by Miranda Bliss 9/3 1.5★


Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book sitting at position 160 on your TBR
The Good Dog by Simon Rowell 18/3 5★
* Read a book with an indigenous character - all except the Invaders are indigenous to their locale
Deceptions by Sharon Green 16/3 3★


Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster 2/3 5★
* Read a book published in the month of April - 1/4/20
Madam, Will You Talk? by Mary Stewart 6/3 4★


Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages) - 200p
Lord Freddie's First Love by Patricia Bray 8/3 2.5★
* Read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text - "A gigantic underground waterfall!" p.150
The River of Adventure by Enid Blyton 19/3 3★


Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1 - Blending Enthroned 1
Intrigues by Sharon Green 12/3 3.5★
* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).
The Red Carnelian by Phyllis A. Whitney 8/3 2.5★


Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).
* Read a book with a woman MC
The Devil On Horseback by Victoria Holt 7/3 2.5★

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024-May 31, 2024

Choose a Level:
Explorer: Complete 15 of the 20 tasks. You must complete at least one task per day.

15/15-20 Completed. Finished

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The).
The Wrong Bridesmaid-Lauren Landish 3/07/24

* Read a series book #4.
(Green Mountain)
And I Love Her-Marie Force 3/03/24

Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).
Nothing But It All-Adriana Locke 3/03/24

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text) OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The)
Pucked-Helena Hunting 3/24/24

* Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.
Willow Aster-Irresistible 3/21/24

Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name)
(Kate Burkholder #10)
A Gathering of Secrets-Linda Castillo 3/22/24

* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name)
(Emma)
The Girl on the Road-A.J. Rivers 3/17/24

Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).

* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details)
(MCs partner with FBI agents to capture a serial killer)
Kiss Her Goodnight-D.K. Hood 3/27/24

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order).
Fighting Silence-Aly Martinez 3/01/24

* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who).

Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count)
(482)
Take Me Back-Rosalind James 3/28/24

* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date).
(04/06/23)
Coach-Devney Perry 3/05/24

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in KAOKOLAND.
Kayley Loring-The Love Interest 3/02/24

* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14.
(Eva Rae Thomas FBI Mystery #14)
Till Death Do Us Part-Willow Rose 3/01/24

* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).
Affliction-River Savage 3/09/24

Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).

* Read a book with a woman MC
Hollywood Z-M.Z. Kelly 3/16/24

Terrific job Kylie & Frankie!

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024

20/15 DONE

Day 1: Windhoek
* title that begins with W Wax Flowers for Gloria Pat Flower 3/1
* series book #4 (Heart of the Wolf, 4) Seduced by the Wolf Terry Spear 3/9
Day 2: Namib Desert
* 1st letter of every title word in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK Murder on Tour V.M. Burns 3/14
* wild animal is mentioned "a vulture picked at what used to be an alligator" loc 1781 Coconut Cowboy Tim Dorsey 3/7
Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* title starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS Hammers and Homicide Paula Charles 3/21
* set in a coastal town (Little Bridge Island) No Judgements Meg Cabot 3/17
Day 4: Lüderitz
* from a series that is named after its MC (Serge Storms #15) Pineapple Grenade Tim Dorsey 3/1
* island setting St. Brigid Island, North Carolina A Killer Romance Maggie Blackburn 3/21
Day 5: Kolmanskop
* features a ghost Not Quite a Ghost Anne Ursu 3/3
* where a partnership happens OR published between 2004 and 2008 First published January 1, 2007 Like a Dog With a Bone Lee Charles Kelley 3/9
Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* FISH in title The Sign of Four Spirits Vicki Delany 3/16
* indigenous character-Morgan Tallchief Tallchief Dinah McCall 3/16
Day 7: Etosha National Park
* "big" book 568 pp Wolfsong T.J. Klune ] 3/17
* published in April - First published April 12, 2016 Poisonous Allison Brennan 3/4
Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* "short" book 103 pp Hunting the Red Wolf Terry Spear 3/8
* that has been translated from another language Japanese The Kamogawa Food Detectives Hisashi Kashiwai 3/15
Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* title starts with a letter in CAPRIVI Coaching Fire Victoria Laurie 3/9
* over 2000 REVIEWS = 9,874 reviews Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead Elle Cosimano 3/24
Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* set in the Victorian period- 1885 Of Manners and Murder Anastasia Hastings 3/3
* woman MC Kat Crowe An Unforeseen Demise P.A. Mason 3/9

Way to go Jonquil!

Finished :)

Namibia: A Country to Discover
Duration: 1/3/24 - 31/5/24
Level: Explorer
16/16

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book set in a capital city (tell us where).
The War Orphan by Anna Stuart 5★s 9/3/24

* Read a book with a road trip in it (share destination) OR read a series book #4.
The Burning Rooms by Anni Taylor 5★s 12/3/24 #4

Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the MC takes a photograph (tell us what was photographed) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).
The Missing Brides by Helen Goltz 5★s 29/3/24

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text) OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The) OR read a book where adverse climate conditions cause problems (briefly explain what happens).
A Country Wedding Murder by Katie Gayle 4★s 10/3/24

* Read a book set in a coastal town (tell us where) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.
Secrets at the Cottage by the Sea by Caroline Young 5★s 4/3/24 Anglesey

Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name) OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage.
Unseen by Karin Slaughter 4★s 18/3/24 Will Trent series

* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name) OR read a book with an island setting (tell us where).
Hunted on the Fens by Joy Ellis 5★s 7/3/24 DI Nikki Galena

Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).
The Criminal Class: Memoir of a Prison Teacher by Paul A. MacNamara 3.5★s 19/3/24

* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details) OR read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date).

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order) OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).
The Sea Captain's Wife by Jackie French 5★s 6/3/24

* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who).
Red Dirt Home by Renae Black 5★s 13/3/24 Queensland outback

Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date) OR read a book whose cover art is a photograph rather than an illustration (post cover).
Sanctuary by Garry Disher 3.5★s 27/3/24 3rd April 2024

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in KAOKOLAND.
The Mistress of Dara Island by Averil Kenny 5★s 2/4/23

* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14 OR read a book that has over 2000 REVIEWS on its GR Homepage (share number).
A Drifting Sun by Ashley Capes 5★s 2/3/24 #1

* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).
Pheasants Nest by Louise Milligan 2★s 21/3/24

Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).
Four Dogs Missing by Rhys Gard 5★s 22/3/24 near Mudgee, NSW

* Read a book with a woman MC OR read a book whose title is printed in red on the cover (post cover).
Murder in Mind by Faith Martin 4★s 3/3/24 DI Hillary Greene

Fantastic job Brenda!

Completed!

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
10/10

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W - Where Darkness Lies Bella Jewel - 3/6/24

* Read a book with a road trip in it (share destination) OR read a series book #4.

Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum). - The Forbidden Billionaire J.S. Scott - 3/5/24

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text) OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The) - Sweet Distraction Lainey Davis - 3/2/24

* Read a book set in a coastal town (tell us where) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.

Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name) OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage.

* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name) - Piper - Daddy's Waiting Pepper North - 3/11/24

Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) - I hate snakes! - Alta Hensley - 3/4/24

* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details) OR read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date).

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order) OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).

* Read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who). - Julianne - Campaigning for Christopher Katy Regnery - 3/22/24

Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date) - Pub 12/11/17 - Man Hands Tanya Eby - 3/20/24

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count) - 180 pgs - Tempted Molly O'Keefe - 3/19/24

* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14 - Burning Bright: Billionaires in Disguise: Lizzy Blair Babylon - 3/17/24

* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).

Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).

* Read a book with a woman MC - Exposed Jennifer Bene - 3/10/24

Way to go Karen!

Thanks, Jan!

Finished!

Namibia: A Country to Discover
March 1, 2024-May 31, 2024

15/15

Day 1: Windhoek
* Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book set in a capital city (tell us where).
Edinburgh (Scotland)- The Burning Pages by Paige Shelton 27 March; 5☆


* Read a book with a road trip in it (share destination) OR read a series book #4.
Biscuits and Slashed Browns by Maddie Day 8 March; 4 1/2☆


Day 2: Namib Desert
* Read a book where the MC takes a photograph (tell us what was photographed) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text) OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).
"... they could spot a plethora of rare orchids, ALLIGATORS, wading birds, and SNAKES" (9% kindle) Cold Brew Corpse by Tara Lush 18 March; 4☆


Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The) OR read a book where adverse climate conditions cause problems (briefly explain what happens).
Sealed with Strength by Laura Scott 31 March; 4 1/2☆


* Read a book set in a coastal town (tell us where) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.

Day 4: Lüderitz
* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name) OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage.
Lady Emily- Tears of Pearl by Tasha Alexander 4 March; 4 1/2☆


* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name) OR read a book with an island setting (tell us where).
Key West (Florida)- Death with All the Trimmings by Lucy Burdette 12 March; 5☆


Day 5: Kolmanskop
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).

* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details) OR read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date).
MC and her cousin must work together to save the family castle- Murder at an Irish Castle by Ellie Brannigan 14 March; 4 1/2☆


Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order) OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).
Death by the Finish Line by Alexis Morgan 20 March; 5☆


* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who).
Kate (the MC) and other characters- Breakup by Dana Stabenow 23 March; 4 1/2☆


Day 7: Etosha National Park
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).
A Time to Swill by Sherry Harris 6 April; 5☆


* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date) OR read a book whose cover art is a photograph rather than an illustration (post cover).

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in KAOKOLAND.
Killer Past by Ali Olson 10 March; 4 1/2☆


* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).
fron English to Italian (the title remains the same)- Something Wilder by Christina Lauren 25 March; 4 1/2☆


Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14 OR read a book that has over 2000 REVIEWS on its GR Homepage (share number).
series book #1- A Sprinkling of Murder by Daryl Wood Gerber 6 March; 4 1/2☆


* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).
Yosemite NP- Yosemite Firestorm by Tanya Stowe 2 March; 4 1/2☆


Day 10: Indigenous Populations
* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).

* Read a book with a woman MC OR read a book whose title is printed in red on the cover (post cover).
Felicity- An Unforgiving Place by Claire Kells 29 March; 5☆

Way to go Patrizia!

Managed the whole thing for the first time - completed 15/04/24 - so if anything doesn't work, there are alternatives.

15/15 (technically, 20/15)

Day 1: Windhoek

* Read a book with a title that begins with W or ends with K (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book set in a capital city (tell us where).

Wife of Moon, Margaret Coel - 15/04/24
Title starts with W.

* Read a book with a road trip in it (share destination) OR read a series book #4.

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy, Becky Chambers - 11/03/24
Road trip: Sibling Dex and the Robot Mosscap travel the rural areas of a moon called Panga.

Day 2: Namib Desert

* Read a book where the MC takes a photograph (tell us what was photographed) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

The Night Raven, Johan Rundberg – 12/03/24
Title: T, N in NaTional, R in paRk.

* Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned (share text) OR read a book with a unique plant featured on the cover (post cover).

Death Knells and Wedding Bells, Eva Gates - 05/04/24
Wild animals:
“A group of Canada geese flew overhead, honking to stragglers to keep up. Frogs called to one another, the long grasses swayed in the light breeze, and the wind blew through my hair and stroked my cheek.” Kindle edition, p.214
“My mind wandered freely as I walked on, watching my bare feet make depressions in the sand, seawater rushing over my toes, sandpipers scattering at my approach.” Kindle edition, p.225.

Day 3: The Skeleton Coast

* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS (ignore A, An, or The) OR read a book where adverse climate conditions cause problems (briefly explain what happens).

Proof in the Photo, Kathi Daley – 03/03/24
Title: shiPwrecks.

* Read a book set in a coastal town (tell us where) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY.

Buffalito Bundle, Lawrence M. Schoen – 01/04/24
Author initials: waLviS.

Day 4: Lüderitz

* Read a book from a series that is named after its MC (share series name) OR read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage.

Doctor Who: The Ruby's Curse (Melody Malone Mystery #2), Alex Kingston - 05/04/24
Book two of the Melody Malone subset, of the Doctor Who books. It’s also tagged Historical Fiction as parts of it take place in Egypt in 30 BCE.

* Read a book whose MC's first name starts with a letter in PENGUIN (share name) OR read a book with an island setting (tell us where).

Murder at Turtle Cove, Kathi Daley – 06/03/24
Island setting: Oahu, Hawaii.

Day 5: Kolmanskop

* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).

Aunt Dimity and the Heart of Gold, Nancy Atherton – 21/03/24
Ghost: Aunt Dimity actually died in the first book of the series, but the MC talks to her using a haunted journal – she talks, and Dimity’s ghost writes in the journal.

* Read a book where a partnership happens (briefly explain details) OR read a book published between 2004 and 2008 (share publication date).

The Dispatcher, John Scalzi – 26/03/24
Partnership: the titular character, Tony Valdez, partners up with Detective Langdon to solve a disappearance in near-future Chicago.

Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert

* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order) OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).

The Question of the Missing Head, E.J. Copperman - 10/03/24
FISH: the question oF the mISsing Head

* Read a book set in an arid/desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who).

Coyote Waits, Tony Hillerman – 13/03/24
Both MCs – Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee – are Navajo, and the book is set in the arid Southwestern USA – New Mexico and Arizona.

Day 7: Etosha National Park

* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

A Night's Tail, Sofie Kelly – 10/04/24
Title initials: NATional.

* Read a book published in the month of April or December of any year (share publication date) OR read a book whose cover art is a photograph rather than an illustration (post cover).

Big Little Spies, Krista Davis – 25/03/24
Publication: first published 13 April 2021.

Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls

* Read a "short" book (between 100-200 pages - share page count) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in KAOKOLAND.

Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka – 08/03/24
Short book: 144pg.

* Read a book that has been translated from another language OR read a book with a waterfall on its cover or mentioned in the text (post cover or share text).

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, Satoshi Yagisawa – 22/03/24
Translated: originally written in Japanese.

Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip

* Read a series book #1, #4 or #14 OR read a book that has over 2000 REVIEWS on its GR Homepage (share number).

Earthly Delights , Kerry Greenwood – 07/03/24
First in series: Corinna Chapman #1 - https://www.goodreads.com/series/4477....

* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI (ignore A, An or The).

Vinyl Resting Place, Olivia Blacke – 31/03/24
Title initial: capriVi.

Day 10: Indigenous Populations

* Read a book set on a farm OR read a book set in the Victorian period (between 1837 and 1901).

La Vie: A Year In Rural France, John Lewis-Stempel - 24/03/24
The book is about the author’s life as a small farmer in France.

* Read a book with a woman MC OR read a book whose title is printed in red on the cover (post cover).

Killer Content, Olivia Blacke – 13/03/24
Female MC: the MC is Odessa Dean, a waitress at a café/bookshop in Brooklyn.

Looks great Trish!! Well done!

With a task like " Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order)" do subtitles count?

Namibia: A Country to Discover
Begins: 01March24 / Ends: 31May24


Level: Explorer

15 / 15 tasks completed
10 / 10 days traveled


✔ Day 1: Windhoek
Namibia's capital * Read a book set in a capital city - London - A Study in Scarlet ✔ – 12Mar24

Namibia is one of the few African countries where it is safe to travel without relying on an organized tour. In Windhoek you can rent a car and collect the necessary permits to enter the national parks. It is recommended you rent a 4x4 vehicle, being that most of the secondary roads are not asphalted.
* Read a book with a road trip in it (share destination) OR read a series book #4.


✔ Day 2: Namib Desert
Namibia owes its name to the Namib Desert, one of the oldest deserts in the world. It is largely located in protected areas, including the Namib-Naukluff National Park, which is the largest national park on the entire continent. A well-known tourist destination is Sossusvlei, a salt flat where you can find both Dune 45 (perhaps the most photographed dune in the world) and Big Daddy (the highest dune in the world).
* Read a book where the MC takes a photograph (tell us what was photographed) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in NAMIB-NAUKLUFF NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

Not devoid of life * Read a book where a wild animal is mentioned - pg 34 - "…hyenas to spontaneously change…" - Four Seasons in Rome ✔ – 15Mar24


✔ Day 3: The Skeleton Coast
The Atlantic coast * Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SHIPWRECKS - Silence Between Us ✔ – 01Mar24

Walvis Bay * Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in WALVIS BAY - A W - Alice Walker / The Color Purple ✔ – 06Mar24


✔ Day 4: Lüderitz
“Desert Munich” * Read a book tagged HISTORICAL or HISTORY in its GR homepage - The Oracle of Stamboul ✔ – 07Mar24

Penguin Islands * Read a bookwith an island setting - Rhodes - One Hundred Saturdays ✔ – 07Mar24


✔ Day 5: Kolmanskop
A few kilometers from Lüderitz is the ghost town of Kolmanskop. The town developed after a diamond was found in the area in 1908. The first diamond miners were particularly lucky and Kolmanskop grew into a town, complete with hospital, theater and casino.
* Read a book with a cover that gives you shivers (post cover) OR read a book the features a ghost (briefly share details).

Restricted area * Read a book where a partnership happens - Evie and Xavier becomes partners to enter a dance competition - Instructions for Dancing ✔ – 31Mar24


✔ Day 6: Fish River Canyon and Kalahari Desert
One of the major tourist attractions in Namibia is Fish River Canyon. In size it is second only to the Grand Canyon in North America. The canyon was formed after a telluric movement due to the erosion of the Fish River, although it is difficult to believe this today because the river is dry for most of the year.
* Read a book that has all the letters in FISH found in the title (any order) OR read a book sitting at one of the following positions on your TBR when sorted by number: 17, 27, 99, 160, 500, or 1640. (share TBR number used).

Kalahari Desert * Read a book with an indigenous character - Kate Shugak is Aleut in A Fatal Thaw ✔ – 01Apr24


✔ Day 7: Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park owes its name to the salt desert that makes up a quarter of its territory. When it was founded in 1907, it was the largest wildlife reserve in the world. It is believed that millions of years ago there was a shallow lake here that dried up when the river that fed it diverted its course.
* Read a "big" book (over 450 pages - share page count) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (3 words minimum).

Diverse concentration of wildlife * Cover art is a photograph - ✔ – 13Apr24


✔ Day 8: Kaokoland and Epupa Falls
Kaokoland * Read a "short" book - 160 pg - The Hive and the Honey: Stories ✔ – 06Apr24

Epupa Falls * Read a book with a waterfall mentioned in the text - pg 178 - "…roar of a boiling waterfall shooting…" - Free Fire ✔ – 08Apr24


✔ Day 9: Damaraland and The Caprivi Strip
Damaraland * Read a book that has over 2000 REVIEWS on its GR Homepage - 15,207 reviews for Me and Earl and the Dying Girl ✔ – 11Mar24

Caprivi Strip * Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in CAPRIVI - China Dolls ✔ – 16Mar24


✔ Day 10: Indigenous Populations
Herero * Read a book set on a farm - Out Of The Dust ✔ – 23Mar24

Himba * Read a book with a woman MC - Maddy is mc of Everything, Everything ✔ – 16Mar24