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Hello, everyone! Welcome to July's Road Tripping Challenge!
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To sign up for this challenge, simply post a message that includes your reading goal for the challenge.
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🚗 Ready! (signed up)
🛣️ On the road! (first book finished)
🏠 Home again! (challenge complete)
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Participants:
🚗🛣️🏠 Allie (# 13) - 8/5
🚗🛣️🏠 Amy (# 28) -7/4
🚗🛣️🏠 Ariail (# 7) - 10/10
🚗🛣️🏠Ashly (# 29) - 2/2
🚗🛣️🏠Beth (# 16) - 10/10
🚗 Brianna (# 48) - 0/2
🚗🛣️🏠 Caraina (# 22) - 5/5
🚗🛣️🏠Carmen (# 9) - 2/10
🚗🛣️🏠Chalmation (# 20) - 4/4
🚗🛣️🏠 Chrissie (# 6) - 5/3
🚗🛣️🏠 Ciara (# 12) - 10/10
🚗🛣️🏠 Denise (# 23) - 7/6
🚗🛣️🏠 Emily (# 21) - 4/4
🚗 Frankie (# 11) - 0/5
🚗 Gwen (# 26) - 0/10
🚗🛣️🏠 Jenn H (# 14) - 6/5
🚗 Kalyn (# 37) - 0/3
🚗🛣️🏠 Lina (# 17) - 4/3
🚗🛣️ Lisa (# 10) - 1/6
🚗🛣️🏠Lisa Marie (# 19) - 5/5
🚗🛣️🏠 Magdalena (# 31) - 6/5
🚗 Regina (# 33) - 0/3
🚗🛣️🏠 Sahira (# 25) - 4/3
🚗🛣️🏠 Sarah (# 32) - 10/10
🚗🛣️🏠 Saravzee (# 18) - 6/6
🚗🛣️🏠 Shari (# 15) - 8/6
🚗🛣️🏠 Sheila (# 8) - 13/10
🚗 Suzanne (# 27)) - 0/10
🚗🛣️🏠TerryJane (# 5) - 10/10
🚗🛣️🏠 Theresa (# 3) - 3/3
🚗🛣️🏠 Whitney (# 4) - 4/4
STATS
Participants: 31
Books Read: 168
Book Goal: 182
Completed: 24
Updated through message 94
My goal is 3. Progress: 3/31. On the Road (1957)
Kerouac’s classic book details his travels with his friends as they travel across America in this quintessential slice of countercultural Americana.
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip.
✔-A Life Without Water (Jul. 8)
2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out across America with his French poodle, Charley. Steinbeck's son said the reason for his journey was that he knew he was dying, and he wanted to see the country one last time.
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel.
✔-So Long, Chester Wheeler (Jul. 27)
5. Blue Highways (1982)
Heat-Moon set out to travel along the smaller roads, marked blue on the map, in order to discover small-town America.
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s.
✔Lily and the Octopus (Jul. 18)
I'm in for 4!Progress: 4/4
Kerouac’s classic book details his travels with his friends as they travel across America in this quintessential slice of countercultural Americana.
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip.
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Heat-Moon set out to travel along the smaller roads, marked blue on the map, in order to discover small-town America.
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s.
Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley
Erika Lopez turns the "white man's road trip" trope on end with prose and illustrations that result in a wild and wonderful ride.
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman.
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Chuck Klosterman set out on a road trip across America exploring the deaths of famous musicians.
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death.
Spare by Prince Harry
🛣️ ROAD TRIPPING - Monthly ChallengeDuration: July 1 - July 31, 2024
Progress: 10/10 -- COMPLETE
People don't take trips, trips take people.
-- John Steinbeck
🛣️ 1. On the Road (1957)
Kerouac’s classic book details his travels with his friends as they travel across America in this quintessential slice of countercultural Americana.
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip.
The Lincoln Highway
🛣️ 2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out across America with his French poodle, Charley. Steinbeck's son said the reason for his journey was that he knew he was dying, and he wanted to see the country one last time.
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel.
The Council of Dads: My Daughters, My Illness, and the Men Who Could Be Me
🛣️ 3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
Robert Pirsig’s book tells the story of a father and son motorcycle trip with a pair of friends but also delves into fundamental questions about how to live life and tries to reconcile science, religion and more.
• Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality.
The Double Bind
🛣️ 4. Jupiter’s Travels (1979)
Ted Simon traveled by motorcycle over 63,000 miles through 45 countries in Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia before returning home to London.
• Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book.
Ms. Adventure: My Wild Explorations in Science, Lava, and Life
🛣️ 5. Blue Highways (1982)
Heat-Moon set out to travel along the smaller roads, marked blue on the map, in order to discover small-town America.
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s.
Things Not Seen
🛣️ 6. The Kindness of Strangers: Penniless Across America (1996)
Mike McIntyre hitchhiked across the U.S. from San Francisco to Cape Fear without so much as a penny, so he would have to rely on complete strangers in order to find rides, eat, and have a place to sleep.
• Read a book involving any act of kindness, with a subtitle, or with any currency on the cover.
Unsinkable: From Russian Orphan to Paralympic Swimming World Champion
🛣️ 7. Flaming Iguanas (1997)
Erika Lopez turns the "white man's road trip" trope on end with prose and illustrations that result in a wild and wonderful ride.
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman.
A Game of Cones
🛣️ 8. American Nomads (2003)
Richard Grant wandered the American West documenting the lives of hobos, truckers, retirees, and hippies, contrasting them with historical characters, frontiersmen, and conquistadors, who wandered the same lands centuries ago.
• Read a book involving any kind of wanderer, set in the American West, or a historical fiction involving a conquistador.
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith
🛣️ 9. Killing Yourself to Live (2005)
Chuck Klosterman set out on a road trip across America exploring the deaths of famous musicians.
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death.
Music Is History
🛣️ 10. Drive Nacho Drive (2014)
Brad van Orden and his wife Sheena quit their jobs and headed south in Nacho, their beat-up Volkswagen van, driving through Central America and South America to the “end of the earth” in Patagonia.
• Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover.
The Last Resort
Finished: 2024/07/28Going for 3.
9/3
1. On the Road (1957)
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✓2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
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✓3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
• Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality.
4. Jupiter’s Travels (1979)
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✓5. Blue Highways (1982)
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✓6. The Kindness of Strangers: Penniless Across America (1996)
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✓7. Flaming Iguanas (1997)
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✓8. American Nomads (2003)
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✓9. Killing Yourself to Live (2005)
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✓10. Drive Nacho Drive (2014)
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Sheila from NC, under “house arrest” with some health issues, and ready for this fun challenge. I’m going for all 10 prompts , 10books.
Hola!Count me in, please
PROGRESS: 10/10
1. On the Road (1957)
Kerouac’s classic book details his travels with his friends as they travel across America in this quintessential slice of countercultural Americana.
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip. The Bette Davis Club✔️
2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out across America with his French poodle, Charley. Steinbeck's son said the reason for his journey was that he knew he was dying, and he wanted to see the country one last time.
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel. Viajes con Charley: en busca de Estados Unidos✔️
3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
Robert Pirsig’s book tells the story of a father and son motorcycle trip with a pair of friends but also delves into fundamental questions about how to live life and tries to reconcile science, religion and more.
• Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality. Los aerostatos✔️
4. Jupiter’s Travels (1979)
Ted Simon traveled by motorcycle over 63,000 miles through 45 countries in Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia before returning home to London.
• Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book. El secreto ✔️
5. Blue Highways (1982)
Heat-Moon set out to travel along the smaller roads, marked blue on the map, in order to discover small-town America.
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s. Forever in Blue✔️
6. The Kindness of Strangers: Penniless Across America (1996)
Mike McIntyre hitchhiked across the U.S. from San Francisco to Cape Fear without so much as a penny, so he would have to rely on complete strangers in order to find rides, eat, and have a place to sleep.
• Read a book involving any act of kindness, with a subtitle, or with any currency on the cover. Remando como un solo hombre: La historia del equipo de remo que humilló a Hitler✔️
7. Flaming Iguanas (1997)
Erika Lopez turns the "white man's road trip" trope on end with prose and illustrations that result in a wild and wonderful ride.
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman. Lavinia✔️
8. American Nomads (2003)
Richard Grant wandered the American West documenting the lives of hobos, truckers, retirees, and hippies, contrasting them with historical characters, frontiersmen, and conquistadors, who wandered the same lands centuries ago.
• Read a book involving any kind of wanderer, set in the American West, or a historical fiction involving a conquistador. The Wanderer✔️
9. Killing Yourself to Live (2005)
Chuck Klosterman set out on a road trip across America exploring the deaths of famous musicians.
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death. A Hint of Murder✔️
10. Drive Nacho Drive (2014)
Brad van Orden and his wife Sheena quit their jobs and headed south in Nacho, their beat-up Volkswagen van, driving through Central America and South America to the “end of the earth” in Patagonia.
• Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover. El final del affaire✔️
Does anyone else think of "Road Trippin'" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, every time they open this month's challenge? 🎶Road trippin' with my two favorite allies
Fully loaded we got snacks and supplies
It's time to leave this town, it's time to steal away... 🎶
Okay, sorry. That's enough of that 😅
I've got a couple ARCs and a certain buddy read that could definitely fit into this, so I'd like to sign up for 6, Theresa, please and thank you!
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1. On the Road (1957)
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip.
2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel.
3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
• Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality.
4. Jupiter’s Travels (1979)
• Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book.
5. Blue Highways (1982)
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s.
6. The Kindness of Strangers: Penniless Across America (1996)
• Read a book involving any act of kindness, with a subtitle, or with any currency on the cover.
7. Flaming Iguanas (1997)
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman.
8. American Nomads (2003)
• Read a book involving any kind of wanderer, set in the American West, or a historical fiction involving a conquistador.
9. Killing Yourself to Live (2005)
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death.
10. Drive Nacho Drive (2014)
• Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover.
ROAD TRIPPINGDuration: July 1 - July 31, 2024
0/5 Completed
1. On the Road (1957)
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip.
2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel.
3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
• Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality.
4. Jupiter’s Travels (1979)
• Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book.
5. Blue Highways (1982)
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s.
6. The Kindness of Strangers: Penniless Across America (1996)
• Read a book involving any act of kindness, with a subtitle, or with any currency on the cover.
7. Flaming Iguanas (1997)
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman.
8. American Nomads (2003)
• Read a book involving any kind of wanderer, set in the American West, or a historical fiction involving a conquistador.
9. Killing Yourself to Live (2005)
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death.
10. Drive Nacho Drive (2014)
• Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover.
I will endeavor to fulfill all ten prompts!
I will try for 5Progress 8/5
🛣️1. On the Road (1957)
Kerouac’s classic book details his travels with his friends as they travel across America in this quintessential slice of countercultural Americana.
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
🛣️2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out across America with his French poodle, Charley. Steinbeck's son said the reason for his journey was that he knew he was dying, and he wanted to see the country one last time.
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel. The Singing Sands
3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
Robert Pirsig’s book tells the story of a father and son motorcycle trip with a pair of friends but also delves into fundamental questions about how to live life and tries to reconcile science, religion and more.
• Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality.
🛣️4. Jupiter’s Travels (1979)
Ted Simon traveled by motorcycle over 63,000 miles through 45 countries in Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia before returning home to London.
• Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book. The Violin Conspiracy
🛣️5. Blue Highways (1982)
Heat-Moon set out to travel along the smaller roads, marked blue on the map, in order to discover small-town America.
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s.
🛣️6. The Kindness of Strangers: Penniless Across America (1996)
Mike McIntyre hitchhiked across the U.S. from San Francisco to Cape Fear without so much as a penny, so he would have to rely on complete strangers in order to find rides, eat, and have a place to sleep.
• Read a book involving any act of kindness, with a subtitle, or with any currency on the cover. A Sprinkling of Murder
🛣️7. Flaming Iguanas (1997)
Erika Lopez turns the "white man's road trip" trope on end with prose and illustrations that result in a wild and wonderful ride.
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman. Divine Might
8. American Nomads (2003)
Richard Grant wandered the American West documenting the lives of hobos, truckers, retirees, and hippies, contrasting them with historical characters, frontiersmen, and conquistadors, who wandered the same lands centuries ago.
• Read a book involving any kind of wanderer, set in the American West, or a historical fiction involving a conquistador.
🛣️9. Killing Yourself to Live (2005)
Chuck Klosterman set out on a road trip across America exploring the deaths of famous musicians.
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death. Long Bright River
🛣️10. Drive Nacho Drive (2014)
Brad van Orden and his wife Sheena quit their jobs and headed south in Nacho, their beat-up Volkswagen van, driving through Central America and South America to the “end of the earth” in Patagonia.
• Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover. Last Night in Montreal
I will sign up for 5.6/5
ROAD TRIPPING
Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2024
People don't take trips, trips take people.
-- John Steinbeck
Get ready to explore the open road, the destinations to which they lead, and more. This month's challenge will take us on an expedition through decades of road trip travel adventures. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
To join, post a message telling the challenge leader know how many books you plan to read. If you are new to our challenges, you can learn more about how they work in this thread.
1. On the Road (1957)
Kerouac’s classic book details his travels with his friends as they travel across America in this quintessential slice of countercultural Americana.
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip.
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out across America with his French poodle, Charley. Steinbeck's son said the reason for his journey was that he knew he was dying, and he wanted to see the country one last time.
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel.
Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee 7/16/24
3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
Robert Pirsig’s book tells the story of a father and son motorcycle trip with a pair of friends but also delves into fundamental questions about how to live life and tries to reconcile science, religion and more.
• Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality.
4. Jupiter’s Travels (1979)
Ted Simon traveled by motorcycle over 63,000 miles through 45 countries in Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia before returning home to London.
• Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book.
Heat-Moon set out to travel along the smaller roads, marked blue on the map, in order to discover small-town America.
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s.
NYPD Red 6 by James Patterson 7/19/24
Mike McIntyre hitchhiked across the U.S. from San Francisco to Cape Fear without so much as a penny, so he would have to rely on complete strangers in order to find rides, eat, and have a place to sleep.
• Read a book involving any act of kindness, with a subtitle, or with any currency on the cover.
Made in Asian America: A History for Young People by Erika Lee & Christina Soontornvat 7/21/24
Erika Lopez turns the "white man's road trip" trope on end with prose and illustrations that result in a wild and wonderful ride.
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman.
The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis 7/8/24
8. American Nomads (2003)
Richard Grant wandered the American West documenting the lives of hobos, truckers, retirees, and hippies, contrasting them with historical characters, frontiersmen, and conquistadors, who wandered the same lands centuries ago.
• Read a book involving any kind of wanderer, set in the American West, or a historical fiction involving a conquistador.
Chuck Klosterman set out on a road trip across America exploring the deaths of famous musicians.
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle 7/16/24
Brad van Orden and his wife Sheena quit their jobs and headed south in Nacho, their beat-up Volkswagen van, driving through Central America and South America to the “end of the earth” in Patagonia.
• Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover.
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare 7/30/24
I would like to join for 6 books.ROAD TRIPPING
Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2024
Progress: 8 / 6
🛣️ 1. On the Road (1957)
Kerouac’s classic book details his travels with his friends as they travel across America in this quintessential slice of countercultural Americana.
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip. A Lady's Guide to Marvels and Misadventure
🛣️ 2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out across America with his French poodle, Charley. Steinbeck's son said the reason for his journey was that he knew he was dying, and he wanted to see the country one last time.
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel. My Italian Bulldozer
3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
Robert Pirsig’s book tells the story of a father and son motorcycle trip with a pair of friends but also delves into fundamental questions about how to live life and tries to reconcile science, religion and more.
• Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality.
🛣️ 4. Jupiter’s Travels (1979)
Ted Simon traveled by motorcycle over 63,000 miles through 45 countries in Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia before returning home to London.
• Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book. The Nesting Dolls
🛣️ 5. Blue Highways (1982)
Heat-Moon set out to travel along the smaller roads, marked blue on the map, in order to discover small-town America.
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s. On My Honor
🛣️ 6. The Kindness of Strangers: Penniless Across America (1996)
Mike McIntyre hitchhiked across the U.S. from San Francisco to Cape Fear without so much as a penny, so he would have to rely on complete strangers in order to find rides, eat, and have a place to sleep.
• Read a book involving any act of kindness, with a subtitle, or with any currency on the cover. The Bomber Boys: Heroes Who Flew the B-17s in World War II
🛣️ 7. Flaming Iguanas (1997)
Erika Lopez turns the "white man's road trip" trope on end with prose and illustrations that result in a wild and wonderful ride.
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman. The Paris Housekeeper
8. American Nomads (2003)
Richard Grant wandered the American West documenting the lives of hobos, truckers, retirees, and hippies, contrasting them with historical characters, frontiersmen, and conquistadors, who wandered the same lands centuries ago.
• Read a book involving any kind of wanderer, set in the American West, or a historical fiction involving a conquistador.
🛣️ 9. Killing Yourself to Live (2005)
Chuck Klosterman set out on a road trip across America exploring the deaths of famous musicians.
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death. Piece by Piece
🛣️ 10. Drive Nacho Drive (2014)
Brad van Orden and his wife Sheena quit their jobs and headed south in Nacho, their beat-up Volkswagen van, driving through Central America and South America to the “end of the earth” in Patagonia.
• Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover. The Cryptographer’s Dilemma
Going for 10 - complete July 11☀️ 1. Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip. - Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
☀️ 2. Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel. - To Sir Phillip, With Love (Bridgertons, #5) by Julia Quinn
☀️ 3. Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality. - The Butterfly Garden (The Collector, #1) by Dot Hutchison
☀️ 4. Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book. - Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales Of A Botswana Safari Guide by Peter Allison
☀️ 5. Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s. - Dead Man's Ransom (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #9) by Ellis Peters
☀️ 6. Read a book involving any act of kindness, with a subtitle, or with any currency on the cover. - Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History by Erik Larson
☀️ 7. Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman. - Visions of Sugar Plums (Stephanie Plum, #8.5) by Janet Evanovich
☀️ 8. Read a book involving any kind of wanderer, set in the American West, or a historical fiction involving a conquistador. - Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
☀️ 9. Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death. - The Curator (Washington Poe, #3) by M.W. Craven
☀️ 10. Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover. - Til Death Do Us Part by Daniel Hurst
Signing up for 3 for now, thanks!🚗 Road Tripping - Monthly Challenge 🚗
Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2024
🚗 Progress 4/3 🚗 - COMPLETED!
People don't take trips, trips take people.Get ready to explore the open road, the destinations to which they lead, and more. This month's challenge will take us on an expedition through decades of road trip travel adventures. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
-- John Steinbeck
Tracking the books I read in my corner
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I'd like to join for 6 books
6/6
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip. The Duke Who Hates Christmas 7/1
•Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel. Into the Drowning Deep 7/14
• Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book. Queen Takes King 7/19
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman. My Roommate Is a Vampire 7/4
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death. Queen Takes Knights 7/18
• Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover. In Which Margo Halifax Earns Her Shocking Reputation 7/16
6/6
Could you please sign me up for 5 books (prompts) I'm not sure what prompts I will be doing or what books I will be reading....so I will be adding the books as I read them.
GOAL: 5/5
1. On the Road (1957)
Kerouac’s classic book details his travels with his friends as they travel across America in this quintessential slice of countercultural Americana.
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip.
√ 2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out across America with his French poodle, Charley. Steinbeck's son said the reason for his journey was that he knew he was dying, and he wanted to see the country one last time.
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel ~ INVOLVING ANY KIND OF TRAVEL: The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
Robert Pirsig’s book tells the story of a father and son motorcycle trip with a pair of friends but also delves into fundamental questions about how to live life and tries to reconcile science, religion and more.
• Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality.
√ 4. Jupiter’s Travels (1979)
Ted Simon traveled by motorcycle over 63,000 miles through 45 countries in Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia before returning home to London.
• Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book ~ A BOOK SET ON TWO OR MORE CONTINENTS: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
5. Blue Highways (1982)
Heat-Moon set out to travel along the smaller roads, marked blue on the map, in order to discover small-town America.
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s.
6. The Kindness of Strangers: Penniless Across America (1996)
Mike McIntyre hitchhiked across the U.S. from San Francisco to Cape Fear without so much as a penny, so he would have to rely on complete strangers in order to find rides, eat, and have a place to sleep.
• Read a book involving any act of kindness, with a subtitle, or with any currency on the cover.
√ 7. Flaming Iguanas (1997)
Erika Lopez turns the "white man's road trip" trope on end with prose and illustrations that result in a wild and wonderful ride.
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman ~ A BOOK WITH FEMALE MAIL CHARACTER AND WRITTEN BY A WOMAN: Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell
8. American Nomads (2003)
Richard Grant wandered the American West documenting the lives of hobos, truckers, retirees, and hippies, contrasting them with historical characters, frontiersmen, and conquistadors, who wandered the same lands centuries ago.
• Read a book involving any kind of wanderer, set in the American West, or a historical fiction involving a conquistador.
√ 9. Killing Yourself to Live (2005)
Chuck Klosterman set out on a road trip across America exploring the deaths of famous musicians.
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death - A BOOK INVOLVING ANY KIND OF DEATH: The Heights by Louise Candlish
√ 10. Drive Nacho Drive (2014)
Brad van Orden and his wife Sheena quit their jobs and headed south in Nacho, their beat-up Volkswagen van, driving through Central America and South America to the “end of the earth” in Patagonia.
• Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover ~ with a van, car or truck on the cover: Whiskey Scars by Kristi Copeland
I'm in for 4.4/4
Challenge Complete
2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out across America with his French poodle, Charley. Steinbeck's son said the reason for his journey was that he knew he was dying, and he wanted to see the country one last time.
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel.
Eternity Road
✔️ 3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
Robert Pirsig’s book tells the story of a father and son motorcycle trip with a pair of friends but also delves into fundamental questions about how to live life and tries to reconcile science, religion and more.
• Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality.
Father and Son (John Ray #2)
5. Blue Highways (1982)
Heat-Moon set out to travel along the smaller roads, marked blue on the map, in order to discover small-town America.
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s.
9. Killing Yourself to Live (2005)
Chuck Klosterman set out on a road trip across America exploring the deaths of famous musicians.
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death.
Haunted House (Afraid #4)
I'd like to sign up for 4!4/4 - Completed 7/22/2024
5. Read a book with blue on the cover - Our Shadows Have Claws: 15 Latin American Monster Stories by Yamile Saied Mendez - Completed 7/5/2024
6. Read a book with a subtitle - The Fear: Robert Mugabe and the Martyrdom of Zimbabwe by Peter Godwin - Completed 7/22/2024
7. Read a book written by a woman - The Elizas by Sara Shepard - Completed 7/11/2024
9. Read a biography or memoir about a famous musician - The Woman in Me by Britney Spears - Completed 7/16/2024
ROAD TRIPPING - COMPLETEDDuration: July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Completed: 5/5
1. On the Road (1957)
Kerouac’s classic book details his travels with his friends as they travel across America in this quintessential slice of countercultural Americana.
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip.
2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out across America with his French poodle, Charley. Steinbeck's son said the reason for his journey was that he knew he was dying, and he wanted to see the country one last time.
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel. Hostage - Clare Mackintosh 7/8/24
3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
Robert Pirsig’s book tells the story of a father and son motorcycle trip with a pair of friends but also delves into fundamental questions about how to live life and tries to reconcile science, religion and more.
• Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality.
4. Jupiter’s Travels (1979)
Ted Simon traveled by motorcycle over 63,000 miles through 45 countries in Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia before returning home to London.
• Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book. Be Your Everything - Catherine Bybee 7/11/24 (set on North America, Asia, and Europe
5. Blue Highways (1982)
Heat-Moon set out to travel along the smaller roads, marked blue on the map, in order to discover small-town America.
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s.
The Mystery Guest - Nita Prose 7/10/246. The Kindness of Strangers: Penniless Across America (1996)
Mike McIntyre hitchhiked across the U.S. from San Francisco to Cape Fear without so much as a penny, so he would have to rely on complete strangers in order to find rides, eat, and have a place to sleep.
• Read a book involving any act of kindness, with a subtitle, or with any currency on the cover.
7. Flaming Iguanas (1997)
Erika Lopez turns the "white man's road trip" trope on end with prose and illustrations that result in a wild and wonderful ride.
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman. The Shunning - Beverly Lewis 7/9/24
8. American Nomads (2003)
Richard Grant wandered the American West documenting the lives of hobos, truckers, retirees, and hippies, contrasting them with historical characters, frontiersmen, and conquistadors, who wandered the same lands centuries ago.
• Read a book involving any kind of wanderer, set in the American West, or a historical fiction involving a conquistador. Kiss Her Once for Me - Alison Cochrun 7/9/24 (set in Oregon)
9. Killing Yourself to Live (2005)
Chuck Klosterman set out on a road trip across America exploring the deaths of famous musicians.
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death.
10. Drive Nacho Drive (2014)
Brad van Orden and his wife Sheena quit their jobs and headed south in Nacho, their beat-up Volkswagen van, driving through Central America and South America to the “end of the earth” in Patagonia.
• Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover.
I am in for 61. On the Road (1957)
Kerouac’s classic book details his travels with his friends as they travel across America in this quintessential slice of countercultural Americana.
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip.
√2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out across America with his French poodle, Charley. Steinbeck's son said the reason for his journey was that he knew he was dying, and he wanted to see the country one last time.
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel.
PETER PAN BY J. M. BARRIE
√3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
Robert Pirsig’s book tells the story of a father and son motorcycle trip with a pair of friends but also delves into fundamental questions about how to live life and tries to reconcile science, religion and more.
• Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality.
LONDON BY EDWARD RUTHERFURD
4. Jupiter’s Travels (1979)
Ted Simon traveled by motorcycle over 63,000 miles through 45 countries in Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia before returning home to London.
• Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book.
5. Blue Highways (1982)
Heat-Moon set out to travel along the smaller roads, marked blue on the map, in order to discover small-town America.
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s.
√6. The Kindness of Strangers: Penniless Across America (1996)
Mike McIntyre hitchhiked across the U.S. from San Francisco to Cape Fear without so much as a penny, so he would have to rely on complete strangers in order to find rides, eat, and have a place to sleep.
• Read a book involving any act of kindness, with a subtitle, or with any currency on the cover.
CULTISH: THE LANGUAGE OF FANATICISM BY AMANDA MONTELL
7. Flaming Iguanas (1997)
Erika Lopez turns the "white man's road trip" trope on end with prose and illustrations that result in a wild and wonderful ride.
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman.
8. American Nomads (2003)
Richard Grant wandered the American West documenting the lives of hobos, truckers, retirees, and hippies, contrasting them with historical characters, frontiersmen, and conquistadors, who wandered the same lands centuries ago.
• Read a book involving any kind of wanderer, set in the American West, or a historical fiction involving a conquistador.
√9. Killing Yourself to Live (2005)
Chuck Klosterman set out on a road trip across America exploring the deaths of famous musicians.
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death.
REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES BY SHELBY VAN PELT
10. Drive Nacho Drive (2014)
Brad van Orden and his wife Sheena quit their jobs and headed south in Nacho, their beat-up Volkswagen van, driving through Central America and South America to the “end of the earth” in Patagonia.
• Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover.
Hello, everyone! Welcome!Currently, there are 21 participants planning 130 books.
May you find no bumps in the road!
Good luck to you all!!
Hello! Happy Saturday!I'm in for 3 books.
4/3 books completed
✅ 1. On the Road (1957) Angels Twice Descending
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip.
2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel.
3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
• Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality.
4. Jupiter’s Travels (1979)
• Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book.
✅ 5. Blue Highways (1982) Murder at Mallowan Hall
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s.
6. The Kindness of Strangers: Penniless Across America (1996)
• Read a book involving any act of kindness, with a subtitle, or with any currency on the cover.
✅ 7. Flaming Iguanas (1997) Welcome to Shadowhunter Academy
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman.
8. American Nomads (2003)
• Read a book involving any kind of wanderer, set in the American West, or a historical fiction involving a conquistador.
9. Killing Yourself to Live (2005)
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death.
✅ 10. Drive Nacho Drive (2014) City of Heavenly Fire
• Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover.
2024 Reading ChallengeJuly - Road Tripping
Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2024
Progress: 7 out of 10
People don't take trips, trips take people.
-- John Steinbeck
Get ready to explore the open road, the destinations to which they lead, and more. This month's challenge will take us on an expedition through decades of road trip travel adventures. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
To join, post a message telling the challenge leader know how many books you plan to read. If you are new to our challenges, you can learn more about how they work in this thread.
1. On the Road (1957)
Kerouac’s classic book details his travels with his friends as they travel across America in this quintessential slice of countercultural Americana.
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip.
Road Queens by MaryJanice Davidson - *** - 7/13/2024 - 329 Pages - Group of friends
2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out across America with his French poodle, Charley. Steinbeck's son said the reason for his journey was that he knew he was dying, and he wanted to see the country one last time.
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel.
The Very First Damned Thing by Jodi Taylor - ***** - 7/5/2024 - 74 Pages - Time Travel
3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
Robert Pirsig’s book tells the story of a father and son motorcycle trip with a pair of friends but also delves into fundamental questions about how to live life and tries to reconcile science, religion and more.
• Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality.
4. Jupiter’s Travels (1979)
Ted Simon traveled by motorcycle over 63,000 miles through 45 countries in Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia before returning home to London.
• Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book.
5. Blue Highways (1982)
Heat-Moon set out to travel along the smaller roads, marked blue on the map, in order to discover small-town America.
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s.
Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last by Wright Thompson - ***** - 7/23/2024 - 256 Pages - Small town
6. The Kindness of Strangers: Penniless Across America (1996)
Mike McIntyre hitchhiked across the U.S. from San Francisco to Cape Fear without so much as a penny, so he would have to rely on complete strangers in order to find rides, eat, and have a place to sleep.
• Read a book involving any act of kindness, with a subtitle, or with any currency on the cover.
Joy on Demand: The Art of Discovering the Happiness Within by Chade-Meng Tan - **** - 7/5/2024 - 272 Pages
7. Flaming Iguanas (1997)
Erika Lopez turns the "white man's road trip" trope on end with prose and illustrations that result in a wild and wonderful ride.
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman.
Through the Grinder by Cleo Coyle - ***** - 7/5/2024 - 270 Pages
8. American Nomads (2003)
Richard Grant wandered the American West documenting the lives of hobos, truckers, retirees, and hippies, contrasting them with historical characters, frontiersmen, and conquistadors, who wandered the same lands centuries ago.
• Read a book involving any kind of wanderer, set in the American West, or a historical fiction involving a conquistador.
9. Killing Yourself to Live (2005)
Chuck Klosterman set out on a road trip across America exploring the deaths of famous musicians.
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death.
Meaty by Samantha Irby - **** - 7/7/2024 - 272 Pages - Involves the death of her mom
10. Drive Nacho Drive (2014)
Brad van Orden and his wife Sheena quit their jobs and headed south in Nacho, their beat-up Volkswagen van, driving through Central America and South America to the “end of the earth” in Patagonia.
• Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover.
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich - **** - 7/17/2024 - 387 Pages - Couple as the main character
I will go for 4!7/4-- Challenge Complete
I'm in for 2✅ 2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out across America with his French poodle, Charley. Steinbeck's son said the reason for his journey was that he knew he was dying, and he wanted to see the country one last time.
Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel. - Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide, Volume 5 7/11/24
✅7. Flaming Iguanas (1997)
Erika Lopez turns the "white man's road trip" trope on end with prose and illustrations that result in a wild and wonderful ride.
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman. - Thirsty, 7/25/24
2/2 Read
Hello again! I have everyone added to the list of participants. There's room for more, of course, should others choose to join us.If you notice any errors, please let me know.
Let's hit the road! 😃
Sign me up for 5 books, please!Progress: 6/5
Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip. Black River Orchard
Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel. The Humans
3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality.
4. Jupiter’s Travels (1979)
Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book.
Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s. Vaken
Read a book involving any act of kindness, with a subtitle, or with any currency on the cover. Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre
Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman. Dark Places
8. American Nomads (2003)
Read a book involving any kind of wanderer, set in the American West, or a historical fiction involving a conquistador.
Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death. We Sold Our Souls
10. Drive Nacho Drive (2014)
Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover.
Sign me up for 10 books10/10-COMPLETED
✅1. On the Road (1957)
Kerouac’s classic book details his travels with his friends as they travel across America in this quintessential slice of countercultural Americana.
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip.
Ronia, the Robber's Daughter (7/7/24)
✅2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out across America with his French poodle, Charley. Steinbeck's son said the reason for his journey was that he knew he was dying, and he wanted to see the country one last time.
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel.
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (8/7/24)
✅3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
Robert Pirsig’s book tells the story of a father and son motorcycle trip with a pair of friends but also delves into fundamental questions about how to live life and tries to reconcile science, religion and more.
• Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality.
Pedal Zombies: Thirteen Feminist Bicycle Science Fiction Stories (9/7/24)
✅4. Jupiter's Travels (1979)
Ted Simon traveled by motorcycle over 63,000 miles through 45 countries in Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia before returning home to London.
• Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book.
Kidnapped (13/7/24)
✅5. Blue Highways (1982)
Heat-Moon set out to travel along the smaller roads, marked blue on the map, in order to discover small-town America.
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s.
Maus: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History (20/7/24)
✅6. The Kindness of Strangers: Penniless Across America (1966)
Mike McIntyre hitchhiked across the U.S. from San Francisco to Cape Fear without so much as a penny, so he would have to rely on complete strangers in order to find rides, eat, and have a place to sleep.
• Read a book involving any act of kindness, with a subtitle, or with any currency on the cover.
Be Kind (25/7/24)
✅7. Flaming Iguanas (1997)
Erika Lopez turns the "white man's road trip" trope on end with prose and illustrations that result in a wild and wonderful ride.
•Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman.
As If!: The Oral History of Clueless as told by Amy Heckerling and the Cast and Crew (2/7/24)
✅8. American Nomads (2003)
Richard Grant wandered the American West documenting the lives of hobos, truckers, retirees, and hippies, contrasting them with historical characters, frontiersmen, and conquistadors, who wandered the same lands centuries ago.
• Read a book involving any kind of wanderer, set in the American West, or a historical fiction involving a conquistador.
O Pioneers! (26/7/24)
✅9. Killing Yourself to Live (2005)
Chuck Klosterman set out on a road trip across America exploring the deaths of famous musicians.
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death.
Your Favorite Band Is Killing Me: What Pop Music Rivalries Reveal About the Meaning of Life (12/7/24)
✅10. Drive Nacho Drive (2014)
Brad van Orden and his wife Sheena quit their jobs and headed south in Nacho, their beat-up Volkswagen van, driving through Central America and South America to the “end of the earth” in Patagonia.
• Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover.
Love at First Set (27/7/24)
Hi Theresa,Please sign me up for 3 books.
1. On the Road (1957)
Kerouac’s classic book details his travels with his friends as they travel across America in this quintessential slice of countercultural Americana.
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip.
2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out across America with his French poodle, Charley. Steinbeck's son said the reason for his journey was that he knew he was dying, and he wanted to see the country one last time.
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel.
3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
Robert Pirsig’s book tells the story of a father and son motorcycle trip with a pair of friends but also delves into fundamental questions about how to live life and tries to reconcile science, religion and more.
• Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality.
4. Jupiter’s Travels (1979)
Ted Simon traveled by motorcycle over 63,000 miles through 45 countries in Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia before returning home to London.
• Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book.
5. Blue Highways (1982)
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s.
The Fortnight in September
6. The Kindness of Strangers: Penniless Across America (1996)
Mike McIntyre hitchhiked across the U.S. from San Francisco to Cape Fear without so much as a penny, so he would have to rely on complete strangers in order to find rides, eat, and have a place to sleep.
• Read a book involving any act of kindness, with a subtitle, or with any currency on the cover.
7. Flaming Iguanas (1997)
Erika Lopez turns the "white man's road trip" trope on end with prose and illustrations that result in a wild and wonderful ride.
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman.
8. American Nomads (2003)
Richard Grant wandered the American West documenting the lives of hobos, truckers, retirees, and hippies, contrasting them with historical characters, frontiersmen, and conquistadors, who wandered the same lands centuries ago.
• Read a book involving any kind of wanderer, set in the American West, or a historical fiction involving a conquistador.
9. Killing Yourself to Live (2005)
Chuck Klosterman set out on a road trip across America exploring the deaths of famous musicians.
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death.
10. Drive Nacho Drive (2014)
Brad van Orden and his wife Sheena quit their jobs and headed south in Nacho, their beat-up Volkswagen van, driving through Central America and South America to the “end of the earth” in Patagonia.
• Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover.
Sign me up for 3 please! Progress: 0/3
1. On the Road (1957)
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip.
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2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel.
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7. Flaming Iguanas (1997)
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman. Ifigenia
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Update to msg. #23: 1/6
√9. Killing Yourself to Live (2005)
Chuck Klosterman set out on a road trip across America exploring the deaths of famous musicians.
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death.: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Involves death and one character is a musician
Update to message #211/4
Completed prompt 5
Post 18 is updated
2/6 completed
2/6 completed
Update message #6 - already have 5/3, so maybe I finish the other 5 along the way
Way to go, Chrissie, on reaching your goal!----------------------------------------
Updated to here.
Sign me up for 2 please!ROAD TRIPPING
Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2024
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2026 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
The Humans (other topics)We Sold Our Souls (other topics)
Vaken (other topics)
Black River Orchard (other topics)
Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
William Shakespeare (other topics)Wright Thompson (other topics)
Erika Lee (other topics)
Christina Soontornvat (other topics)
James Patterson (other topics)
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Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2024
People don't take trips, trips take people.
-- John Steinbeck
Get ready to explore the open road, the destinations to which they lead, and more. This month's challenge will take us on an expedition through decades of road trip travel adventures. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
To join, post a message telling the challenge leader know how many books you plan to read. If you are new to our challenges, you can learn more about how they work in this thread.
1. On the Road (1957)
Kerouac’s classic book details his travels with his friends as they travel across America in this quintessential slice of countercultural Americana.
• Read a book about a group of friends, written by an author of the Beat Generation, or involving a road trip.
2. Travels with Charley: In Search of America (1962)
In 1960, John Steinbeck set out across America with his French poodle, Charley. Steinbeck's son said the reason for his journey was that he knew he was dying, and he wanted to see the country one last time.
• Read a book involving a pet, with a character who is seriously ill, or involving any kind of travel.
3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (1974)
Robert Pirsig’s book tells the story of a father and son motorcycle trip with a pair of friends but also delves into fundamental questions about how to live life and tries to reconcile science, religion and more.
• Read a book about a father and son, involving bikes, or about spirituality.
4. Jupiter’s Travels (1979)
Ted Simon traveled by motorcycle over 63,000 miles through 45 countries in Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia before returning home to London.
• Read a book set on two or more continents, about any kind of exploration, or an adventure book.
5. Blue Highways (1982)
Heat-Moon set out to travel along the smaller roads, marked blue on the map, in order to discover small-town America.
• Read a book set in a small town, with blue on the cover, or first published in the 1980s.
6. The Kindness of Strangers: Penniless Across America (1996)
Mike McIntyre hitchhiked across the U.S. from San Francisco to Cape Fear without so much as a penny, so he would have to rely on complete strangers in order to find rides, eat, and have a place to sleep.
• Read a book involving any act of kindness, with a subtitle, or with any currency on the cover.
7. Flaming Iguanas (1997)
Erika Lopez turns the "white man's road trip" trope on end with prose and illustrations that result in a wild and wonderful ride.
• Read a comedy, a book with a female main character, or a book written by a woman.
8. American Nomads (2003)
Richard Grant wandered the American West documenting the lives of hobos, truckers, retirees, and hippies, contrasting them with historical characters, frontiersmen, and conquistadors, who wandered the same lands centuries ago.
• Read a book involving any kind of wanderer, set in the American West, or a historical fiction involving a conquistador.
9. Killing Yourself to Live (2005)
Chuck Klosterman set out on a road trip across America exploring the deaths of famous musicians.
• Read a book involving music, a biography or memoir about a famous musician, or a book involving any kind of death.
10. Drive Nacho Drive (2014)
Brad van Orden and his wife Sheena quit their jobs and headed south in Nacho, their beat-up Volkswagen van, driving through Central America and South America to the “end of the earth” in Patagonia.
• Read a book with a couple as main characters, set in multiple countries, or with a van, car, or truck on the cover.
Thanks to Carmen for this wild ride of a challenge idea, and to Theresa for volunteering to lead it.