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Journey to the End of the World: Patagonia
Adventure ContinuedDay 6: Tierra del Fuego
The southern end of the continent is known by the name of Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire), which was given to the area in 1520 by Ferdinand Magellan, the first European to reach this latitude. The name was due to the presence of the many fires lit by the local population to keep warm, although the Portuguese navigator feared that they were preparing an ambush against his ship. The southernmost national park in the world was created here in 1960, which bears the same name as the region. It is a coastal park in an archipelago, so fishing and kayaking are among the favorite activities in summer. Many reach the park from nearby Ushuaia on the tourist train known as El Tren del Fin de Mundo (End of the World train).
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order) OR read a book that ends a series (share series name).
The city of Ushuaia is considered one of the southernmost cities in the world together with the Chilean Punta Arenas. It was once a penal colony, but was practically rebuilt from scratch starting in 1948. Today it is a well-known tourist resort, featuring incredible natural beauty and an exciting night life scene. In addition to some local monuments and the nearby Tierra del Fuego National Park, several cruises depart from its port that move between the islands that make up the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago. The more adventurous can embark on one of the ships that allow you to visit Antarctica.
*Read a book where a cruise take place (briefly share details) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
Day 7: Cape Horn
Cape Horn is the southernmost point of the continent and is located in Chile on the rocky headland of Hornos Island, which is part of Tierra del Fuego Archipelago. The horn was rounded by a European ship for the first time on January 26, 1616. It is a very difficult and dangerous journey, so most ships prefer to pass through the Strait of Magellan. In 1946, Chile established the Cape Horn National Park, which together with the nearby Alberto de Agostino National Park, was designated a UNESCO biosphere reserve in 2005.
*Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR read a book published in January (any year; share pub date).
Founded in 1848, Punta Arenas competes with Ushuaia for the title of southernmost city in the world. So as not to do anyone an injustice, let's visit them both. Farming and mining are the main economic activities of this city, but tourism is increasingly gaining ground as another source of income, favored by its proximity to several natural parks. The nearby Los Pinguinos Natural Monument is definitely worth a visit. Created to protect the Magellanic Penguin colony, it is one of the best places for sighting penguins in Patagonia.
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc. - variations accepted) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
The southern Chilean coast is very rugged and, as already mentioned, full of islands. But it is possible to travel it by car, although it is often necessary to use ferries. Even in Chile there is a road that enjoys a certain tourist charm: Carretera Austral or Ruta 7. Commissioned by the dictator Pinochet, this road travels 1,240 km (770 mi) from Puerto Montt to Villa O'Higgins, passing through rural Patagonia. Even though many sections of the road are still unpaved, it is worth the inconvenience to see the area's forests, fjords, glaciers, and steep mountains. There are future plans to extend the road to the southernmost region of the nation.
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A (disregard A, An or The) OR read a book that was difficult to finish but worth the challenge (tell us why for both difficulty and reward).
Aside from the abundant marine wildlife, other animals can be spotted during a trip to this area. The guanaco moves around the region in more or less large flocks and it is possible to spot this camelid from sea level up to 4,660 m (15,233 ft) above sea level. With a lot of luck you will be able to see a condor circling, which has risked becoming extinct, or the Patagonian fox, a canid that had once been domesticated by the indigenous population of Tierra del Fuego. Even though the domesticated breed became extinct in 1919, the wild population is still intact.
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal (tell us which) OR read a book tagged ANIMAL or NATURE on its GR homepage.
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
Chilean Patagonia is full of protected areas and since the Andes reach the ocean here, these parks are both coastal and mountainous. The Torres del Paine National Park is one of the largest in the country and the most famous. Created in 1959, it has been a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 1978. Its main attraction are the granite monoliths of the same name, but the park is also rich in lakes, rivers and glaciers. It is perhaps the most popular trekking destination in Chile, with its W Trek being the most famous, taking 4-5 days to complete. Despite the entrance fee being very expensive, a trip to Patagonia would be incomplete without visiting this beautiful national park.
*Read a book where the characters take a hike (briefly share details) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Bernardo O'Higgins National Park is the largest of Chile's protected areas and owes its name to the first Chilean head of state. It protects the coastal area and fjords of the Andean cordillera, but due to its remote location, it can only be reached by helicopter or boat. The least expensive way to visit it is to take the 3-day ferry from Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt. During this trip, in addition to the majestic landscape, it is easy to spot whales, seals and dolphins. The park is also home to the Pio XI Glacier, the largest in the southern hemisphere outside of Antarctica.
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (tell us where) OR read a book where an historical personage is mentioned (share text).
Day 10: Chiloé
During a trip to Chilean Patagonia it is worth going a little further north to visit the Chiloé Archipelago, and more specifically the island that gives it its name. A portion of Chiloé Island is protected by a national park of the same name, created in 1982 to protect the particular temperate forest that covers parts of Chile and Argentina. Another curiosity of this archipelago is the cultivation of potatoes, which date back to before the 16th century. There are 240 different varieties of potatoes native to this area! In 2010 the Food and Agriculture Organization designated Chiloé to be part of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems, a certification given to places where traditional agriculture is integrated into local culture, food security, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
*Read a book where agriculture is an important theme (set on farm; farm-to-fork restaurant; or similar) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name).
The archipelago is also known for its wooden churches, built over three centuries. Many of them have been lost, but UNESCO decided in 2000 to protect 16 of those that had been preserved by including them in the list of world heritage sites. All these churches have a common basic structure: they are built on stone foundations, with a rectangular shape and a gable roof, an arched front porch and a bell tower at the top. The interior with three naves is richly decorated and the roof of the central nave usually resembles the bottom of a boat.
*Read a book where a church is important to the plot (briefly share why) OR read a series book #1, #6, or #16.
ParticipantsBarb ~ Completed
Bev(baglady) ~ Completed
Book Concierge
Brenda ~ Completed
Catsalive ~ Completed
Ed ~ Completed
Frankie
Jan ~ Completed
JoAnne ~ Completed
Jonquil ~ Completed
Meg ~ Completed
Olivermagnus ~ Completed
Patrizia ~ Completed
Richard ~ Completed
Ruth ~ Completed
Tari ~ Completed
Teri-k ~ Completed
Trish ~ Completed
My SpotJourney to the End of the World: Patagonia
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
17/15
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book tagged TRAVEL or ADVENTURE on its GR homepage. The Bird Hotel | Joyce Maynard 7/6/24****
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order). Winding up the Serpent Priscilla Masters 6/27/24***
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book for which you had to pay full price (no discounts, sorry!) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover). Black Bear Alibi | J.C. Fuller 7/10/24***
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book where someone eats chocolate ("she ate another chocolate chip cookie). Ice Cold Murder | Michele Pariza Wacek 7/20/24*
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (400 Pages). Now You See Me | Sharon J. Bolton 7/22/24*****
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book with a tree(s) or body of water on the cover (post cover). The Frozen River | Ariel Lawhon 6/22/24***
*Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min). Peete and Repeat | Karen Musser Nortman 6/30/24***
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL (Lacey). If Snow Hadn't Fallen | Sharon J. Bolton 7/25/24*****
* Read a book set in an isolated location (Lake County, MN). Blood River | C.E. Nelson 6/20/24***
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order). The Fire Killer | Ross Greenwood 7/15/24***
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The). I Wish You Happy | Kerry Anne King 7/4/24****
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book published in January (January 1, 2013). Thieves' Quarry | D.B. Jackson 6/24/24**
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc. - variations accepted) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a book that was difficult to finish but worth the challenge ((view spoiler) Closer than you think: A Mags Munroe Story | Jean Grainger 6/30/24**
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal (tell us which) OR read a book tagged ANIMAL or NATURE on its GR homepage.
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min). Three Silent Things | Margaret Mayhew 6/5/24****
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park,). Blood Lure | Nevada Barr 6/10/24****
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (Ava). You Don't Want To Know | Lisa Jackson 6/2/24*
*Read a series book #1. The Comanche Kid | James Robert Daniels 6/13/24****
Journey to the End of the World: PatagoniaJune 1 - August 31, 2024
20/15 DONE
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
* tagged TRAVEL Travels with Charley: In Search of America John Steinbeck 8/4
* title includes WIND Otherwise Engaged Amanda Quick 8/4
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
* title starts with letter in VALDES Art in the Blood Bonnie MacBird 8/2
* wild animal on cover Dreaming of the Wolf Terry Spear 7/11
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*someone eats chocolate All Fudged Up Nancy CoCo 6/20
* 4 AND 0 in its page count 400 pp The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir Griffin Dunne 8/22
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
* body of water on cover Jan Moran 7/7
*series book # 7 (Secrets and Scrabble, #7) Death at the Deep Dive Josh Lanyon 8/21
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
* MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL Lucy Kincaid Dead Heat Allison Brennan 8/22
* over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage - 34,073 ratings Betrayal in Death J.D. Robb 8/3
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
* FIRE in title Knife Creek: A Mike Bowditch Mystery Paul Doiron 8/1
* title starts with a letter in USHUAIA Scent of Evil Archer Mayor 6/19
Day 7: Cape Horn
* published in January Jan 07, 2020 There's a Murder Afoot Vicki Delany 6/21
* author's initials in PUNTA ARENAS Shards of Hope Nalini Singh 8/10
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
* Title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A Cookies and Scream Virginia Lowell 8/2
* MC that works with or owns an animal Four Dog's Sake Lia Farrell 7/12
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
* 1st letter of every title word in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK Threats at Three Ann Purser 6/26
* set in a national park or protected area - Olympic National Park Into the Storm Rachel Grant 8/19
Day 10: Chiloé
* where agriculture is an important theme Truly, Madly, Sheeply Heather Vogel Frederick 8/3
*series book #6 (First Family, #6) State of Bliss Marie Force 7/22
Journey to the End of the World: PatagoniaJune 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
15/15 (read 17)
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book tagged TRAVEL or ADVENTURE on its GR homepage (bonus if it is about Patagonia) OR read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who).
Dawn Taylor-Digging Up Death at the Castle Avery Kent 6/17/24
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order) OR read a book set between December and February (tell us when).
First part of December-Mending Mischief Kathryn Mykel 6/8/24
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book for which you had to pay full price (no discounts, sorry!) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
Stars, Stripes and Secrets Kathleen Suzette 6/16/24
*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book (tell us what).
The MC’s detective friend was part of the Passamaquoddy reservation, so since I was curious about which state this mystery took place in, I looked it up to find they’re only located in Maine A Novel Murder Case Tabitha Knight 6/3/24
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who was an immigrant or one of Italian descent (tell us who) OR read a book where someone eats chocolate (share text).
loc 1410 “…I said through a mouthful of dark chocolate.” Body in the Bookstore Ellie Alexander 6/13/24 (MC Annie is speaking)
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR read a book with a road trip in it (briefly share details).
240-Vengeance in Little Leaf Creek Cindy Bell 6/17/24
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book with a tree(s) or body of water on the cover (post cover) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES.
LC Olive You to Death Lynn Cahoon 6/6/24
*Read a series book # 4 or # 7 OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
ACN-A CATastrophic Neighborhood Maryann Shanesy 6/19/24
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a large book (400+ pages; share page count) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL.
Lucy-The Stranger in the Library Eva Gates 6/4/24
* Read a book set in an isolated location (tell us where) OR read a book with over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number at time of reading).
A private beach in NC Murder at Sea Oats Beach Karen C. Whalen 6/20/24
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order) OR read a book that ends a series (share series name).
Bonfires, Backpacks & Brawls Tonya Kappes 6/2/24
*Read a book where a cruise take place (briefly share details) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
Steeped in Suspicion Eryn Scott 6/12/24
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR read a book published in January (any year; share pub date).
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc. - variations accepted) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
RP-Strawberry Swirl Murder Rosie A. Point 6/6/24
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A (disregard A, An or The) OR read a book that was difficult to finish but worth the challenge (tell us why for both difficulty and reward).
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal (tell us which) OR read a book tagged ANIMAL or NATURE on its GR homepage.
Owns a cantankerous rooster-Farm Table Felonies Summer Prescott 6/7/24
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the characters take a hike (briefly share details) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (tell us where) OR read a book where an historical personage is mentioned (share text).
Florida Everglades The Case of the Kantankerous Kite L.C. Richards 6/14/24
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where agriculture is an important theme (set on farm; farm-to-fork restaurant; or similar) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name).
Penelope-Death Walks a Dog Tess Baytree 6/21/24
*Read a book where a church is important to the plot (briefly share why) OR read a series book #1, #6, or #16.
#1 Drunken Pie Café Mysteries Peach Cobbler Poison Diana Dumont 6/9/24
Journey to the End of the World: PatagoniaJune 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
15/15
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book tagged TRAVEL or ADVENTURE on its GR homepage (bonus if it is about Patagonia) OR read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who).
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order) OR read a book set between December and February (tell us when).
January- The Last To Know by Mary Alford 26 June; 5☆
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book for which you had to pay full price (no discounts, sorry!) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
Donut Disturb by Ellie Alexander 14 June; 4 1/2☆
*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book (tell us what).
Mountain Abduction Rescue by Darlene L. Turner 3 June; 4 1/2☆
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who was an immigrant or one of Italian descent (tell us who) OR read a book where someone eats chocolate (share text).
the characters eat chocolates from start to finish (I should share half a book! lol)- A Christmas Candy Killing by Christina Romeril 4 July; 4 1/2☆
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR read a book with a road trip in it (briefly share details).
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book with a tree(s) or body of water on the cover (post cover) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES.
Hart's Ridge by Kay Bratt 14 July; 5☆
*Read a series book # 4 or # 7 OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
series book #4- Almost Just Friends by Jill Shalvis 21 July; 5☆
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a large book (400+ pages; share page count) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL.
431 pages- L'isola delle anime (=The island of souls) by Piergiorgio Pulixi 29 June; 4 1/2☆
* Read a book set in an isolated location (tell us where) OR read a book with over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number at time of reading).
48,727 ratings- Open Season by C.J. Box 20 June; 4☆
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order) OR read a book that ends a series (share series name).
Embroidery Mystery- Better Off Thread by Amanda Lee 2 June; 4☆
*Read a book where a cruise take place (briefly share details) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
Sealed with Trust by Laura Scott 7 June; 4 1/2☆
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR read a book published in January (any year; share pub date).
Santa Catalina Island (California)- Much Ado about Nauticaling by Gabby Allan 9 June; 4☆
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc. - variations accepted) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A (disregard A, An or The) OR read a book that was difficult to finish but worth the challenge (tell us why for both difficulty and reward).
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animalMC is a K-9 handler- Hunting the Truth by Kathleen Donnelly 7 July; 5☆
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the characters take a hike (briefly share details) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
male MC is hiking the Appalachian Trail and female MC joins him for a couple of excursions- The Trail to You & Me by Mandi Lynn Bell 16 June; 4 1/2☆
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (tell us where) OR read a book where an historical personage is mentioned (share text).
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where agriculture is an important theme (set on farm; farm-to-fork restaurant; or similar) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name).
Anita- Il grido della rosa (=The cry of the rose) by Alice Basso 12 June; 5☆
*Read a book where a church is important to the plot (briefly share why) OR read a series book #1, #6, or #16.
book #6- The Dog Who Knew Too Much by Krista Davis 6 June; 4 1/2☆
Journey to the End of the World: PatagoniaDuration: 1/6/24 -31/8/24
Level: Explorer
18/18
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book tagged TRAVEL or ADVENTURE on its GR homepage (bonus if it is about Patagonia) OR read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who).
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order) OR read a book set between December and February (tell us when).
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book for which you had to pay full price (no discounts, sorry!) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The)
*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book (tell us what).
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who was an immigrant or one of Italian descent (tell us who) OR read a book where someone eats chocolate (share text).
Murder on the Train by Faith Martin*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR read a book with a road trip in it (briefly share details).
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book with a tree(s) or body of water on the cover (post cover) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES.
*Read a series book # 4 or # 7 OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a large book (400+ pages; share page count) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL.
* Read a book set in an isolated location (tell us where) OR read a book with over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number at time of reading)
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order) OR read a book that ends a series (share series name)
*Read a book where a cruise take place (briefly share details) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR read a book published in January (any year; share pub date).
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc. - variations accepted) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A (disregard A, An or The) OR read a book that was difficult to finish but worth the challenge (tell us why for both difficulty and reward)
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal (tell us which) OR read a book tagged ANIMAL or NATURE on its GR homepage.
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the characters take a hike (briefly share details) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min)
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (tell us where) OR read a book where an historical personage is mentioned (share text).
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where agriculture is an important theme (set on farm; farm-to-fork restaurant; or similar) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name)
*Read a book where a church is important to the plot (briefly share why) OR read a series book #1, #6, or #16
JOURNEY TO THE END OF THE WORLD: PATAGONIA, 6/1 – 8/3120/10+ COMPLETE
DAY 1: PREPARATION FOR THE TRIP
*Read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who)
Marliss : Outlaw Mountain (Joanna Brady #7), by J.A. Jance, finished 6/5/24 ★★★★
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order)
When the Party Died (Brock & Poole #3), by A.G. Barnett, finished 7/1/24 ★★★★
DAY 2: VALDÉS PENINSULA
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The)
Vineyard Blues (Martha’s Vineyard #11), by Philip R. Craig, finished 6/15/24 ★★★★
*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover)
alligator : Change of Fortune (Miss Fortune #11), by Jana Deleon, finished 6/7/24 ★★★★
DAY 3: BARILOCHE AND RUTA 40
*Read a book where someone eats chocolate (share text)
Annie and Pri : The Body in the Bookstore (Secret Bookcase #1), by Ellie Alexander, finished 6/3/24 ★★★★
loc 1417 “I said through a mouthful of dark chocolate.”
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count)
304 pages : Murder on Devil’s Pond (Hummingbird Hollow B&B #1), by Ayla Rose, finished 6/18/24 ★★★★
DAY 4: THE ANDEAN NATIONAL PARKS IN ARGENTINA
*Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES
author Ellie Alexander – A Murder at the Movies (Secret Bookcase #2), finished 6/13/24 ★★★★
*Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min)
The Secret Lives of Color, by Kassia St. Clair, finished 6/21/24 ★★★★
DAY 5: A JOURNEY INTO PREHISTORY
*Read a large book (400+ pages; share page count)
495 pages : Plan for the Worst (Chronicles of St. Mary’s #11), by Jodi Taylor, finished 7/5/24 ★★★★.5
* Read a book with over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number at time of reading)
66,299 ratings : The Spy Coast (Martini Club #1), by Tess Gerritsen, finished 6/19/24 ★★★★
DAY 6: TIERRA DEL FUEGO
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order)
The Lair of the White Fox (Sister Fidelma #0.5), by Peter Tremayne, finished 6/13/24 ★★★★
*Read a book where a cruise take place (briefly share details)
Jill and Diana go on a Mediterranean cruise : Old Girls on Deck, by Maddie Please, finished 6/17/24 ★★★.5
DAY 7: CAPE HORN
*Read a book published in January (any year; share pub date)
publ 1-1-00 : Evan and Elle (Constable Evans #4), by Rhys Bowen, finished 6/2/24 ★★★★
*Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS
author Rex Stout – The Rubber Band (Nero Wolfe #3), finished 6/11/24 ★★★★
DAY 8: CHILEAN PATAGONIA
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A (disregard A, An or The)
As the Crow Flies (Walt Longmire #8), by Craig Johnson, finished 6/14/24 ★★★★
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal (tell us which)
Madi is a zookeeper : Lions and the Living Dead (Madigan Amos Zoo #4), by Ruby Loren, finished 6/15/24 ★★★.5
DAY 9: CHILEAN NATIONAL PARKS
*Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min)
The Rose Arbor, by Rhys Bowen, finished 7/6/24 ★★★★
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (tell us where)
Yellowstone Nat’l Park : Free Fire (Joe Pickett #7), by C.J. Box, finished 6/23/24 ★★★★
DAY 10: CHILOÉ
*Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name)
Armand : The Nature of the Beast (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #11), by Louise Penny, finished 6/12/24 ★★★★
*Read a series book #1, #6, or #16
Hush Puppy (Melanie Travis #6), by Laurien Berenson, finished 6/9/24 ★★★★
Welcome Jonquil, Tari, Patrizia, Brenda & Barb! If you sign up after this post, I will get you linked up on Friday!! I will be out of town and away from a computer.
Journey to the End of the World: PatagoniaJune 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
20/15
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book with a character who is a writer - Flossie
The Broken Spine by Dorothy St. James 9/6 2.5★
*Read a book set between December and February - Dec-Jan
The Women in Black by Madeleine St. John 18/6 4★
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb 9/6 4★
*Read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book - had to look up some of the people mentioned
Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman by Alan Rickman, Alan Taylor 21/6 2★
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who was an immigrant or one of Italian descent - Bianca Agrosti
Mayo Street by Peter Fitzpatrick 4/6 4.5★
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count - 407p
The Copper Beech by Maeve Binchy 5/6 3★
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES.
The Malevolent Seven by Sebastien de Castell 2/6 3★
*Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Love Letter to Lola by Carmel Bird 12/6 3.5★
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL - Liza
The Secrets of Love Story Bridge by Phaedra Patrick 20/6 2.5★
* Read a book set in an isolated location - outback Western Australia
Into the Night by Fleur McDonald 15/6 3.5★
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title
The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side by Agatha Christie 13/6 4★
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
Heidi by Johanna Spyri 10/6 4★
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book published in January - 1/1/15
Near Neighbours by Molly Clavering 6/6 4.5★
*Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
Sea Swept by Nora Roberts 14/6 2★
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A
Murder at Redwood Cove by Janet Finsilver 17/6 3★
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal - MC works at an animal shelter
The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr by Frances Maynard 15/6 2.5★
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Death A L'Orange by Nancy Fairbanks 8/6 3★
*Read a book where an historical personage is mentioned - Nicolae & Elena Ceaușescu
Mrs. Plansky's Revenge by Spencer Quinn 22/6 3.5★
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO - Theresa
A Match for Papa by Maria Greene, Victoria Hinton, Donna Lea Simpson 7/6 3★
*Read a series book #1, #6, or #16 - Easy Rawlins #1
Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley 8/6 4★
Yes...I am in!Journey to the End of the World: Patagonia
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
0/15
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book tagged TRAVEL or ADVENTURE on its GR homepage (bonus if it is about Patagonia) OR read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who).
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order) OR read a book set between December and February (tell us when).
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book for which you had to pay full price (no discounts, sorry!) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book (tell us what).
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who was an immigrant or one of Italian descent (tell us who) OR read a book where someone eats chocolate (share text).
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR read a book with a road trip in it (briefly share details).
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book with a tree(s) or body of water on the cover (post cover) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES.
*Read a series book # 4 or # 7 OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a large book (400+ pages; share page count) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL.
* Read a book set in an isolated location (tell us where) OR read a book with over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number at time of reading).
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order) OR read a book that ends a series (share series name).
*Read a book where a cruise take place (briefly share details) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR read a book published in January (any year; share pub date).
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc. - variations accepted) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A (disregard A, An or The) OR read a book that was difficult to finish but worth the challenge (tell us why for both difficulty and reward).
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal (tell us which) OR read a book tagged ANIMAL or NATURE on its GR homepage.
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the characters take a hike (briefly share details) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (tell us where) OR read a book where an historical personage is mentioned (share text).
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where agriculture is an important theme (set on farm; farm-to-fork restaurant; or similar) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name).
*Read a book where a church is important to the plot (briefly share why) OR read a series book #1, #6, or #16
Journey to the End of the World: PatagoniaJune 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
20 of 15 Complete
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
🔅 Read a book tagged TRAVEL or ADVENTURE on its GR homepage.
Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident - Donnie Eichar - 6/29/24
🔅 Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order).
Written in Blood - Chris Carter - 6/19/24 - WeItteNinblooD
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
🔅 Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
All Quiet on the Western Front - Erich Maria Remarque - 6/12/24
🔅 Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover).
Three-Inch Teeth - C.J. Box - 7/2/24
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
🔅 Read a book with a character who was an immigrant.
Transcendent Kingdom - Yaa Gyasi - 7/19/24 - family of Ghanain immigrants
🔅 Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count).
Empire of Ivory - Naomi Novik - 6/4/24 - 404 pages
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
🔅 Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES.
The Deep - Rivers Solomon - 8/4/24 - RS
🔅 Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
An Event in Autumn- Henning Mankell - 6/3/24 - AEIA
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
🔅 Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL.
After You - Jojo Moyes - 8/4/24 - MC = Louisa Clark
🔅 Read a book set in an isolated location (tell us where).
Red Bones - Ann Cleeves - 6/28/24 - set on Whalsay, one of the Shetland Islands
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
🔅 Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order).
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries - Heather Fawcett - 6/22/24
🔅 Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
Unbirthday - Liz Braswell - 7/14/24
Day 7: Cape Horn
🔅 Read a book published in January (any year; share pub date).
Unpunished - Lisa Black - 7/23/24 - first pub Jan 31, 2017
🔅 Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
Snow Crash - Neal Stephenson - 8/3/24 - NS
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
🔅 Read a read a book that was difficult to finish but worth the challenge (tell us why for both difficulty and reward).
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption - Laura Hillenbrand - 7/22/24 - Unbroken" wasn't an easy book to read. The beginning, especially the time stranded at sea, was quite dramatic and fascinating, but once the action switched to the prison camp I had to skim over some of the more sadistic actions of the Japanese guards.
🔅 Read a book tagged ANIMAL or NATURE on its GR homepage.
The Death and Life of the Great Lakes - Dan Egan - 7/30/24 - tagged Nature
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
🔅 Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
The Square of Revenge - Pieter Aspe - 8/10/24 - TSOR
🔅 Read a book where an historical personage is mentioned (share text).
A Place of Greater Safety - Hilary Mantel - 6/7/24 - Marie Antoinette 👒
Day 10: Chiloé
🔅 Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name).
Wild Man - Kristen Ashley - 8/13/24 - MC = Tessa O'Hare
🔅 Read a series book #1, #6, or #16.
Remains of Innocence - J.A. Jance - 6/6/24- #16 Joanna Brady
WC Journey to the End of the World: PatagoniaJune 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Read: 15/15
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who).
Coco and Sharon Swan Song Elin Hilderbrand 6/22/24
*Read a book set between December and January.
Winter Lost Patricia Briggs 6/30/24
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
Sunshine Cottage Barbara Cool Lee 6/10/24
*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book (tell us what).
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who is of Italian descent.
Bruno Donato Never Forgot You: An emotional over-40's, second-chance, small-town, slow-burn romance Kath Farr 6/7/24
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count.
400 pages For the Love of Summer Susan Mallery 6/29/24
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book with a tree(s) or body of water on the cover (post cover) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES.
*Read a series book # 4.
Christmas at The Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 6/20/24 (Beach House Hotel #4)
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a large book (400+ pages; share page count).
448 pages Summers at the Saint Mary Kay Andrews 6/26/24
* Read a book with over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage.
8096 ratings Breakfast at the Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 6/16/24
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order) OR read a book that ends a series (share series name).
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA.
Hold on Tight Serena Bell 6/4/24
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book set on an island.
Plum Island The Restaurant on Plum Island Amy Rafferty 6/3/24
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc. - variations accepted) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A.
Coffee at The Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 6/25/24
*Read a book with an MC that works with and owns an animal.
Madi runs a no kill animal shelter. She has a few pets. 15 Summers Later RaeAnne Thayne 6/23/24
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the characters take a hike.
Anna and Owen think they know where the gold and jewels are. They have to hike up the mountain to fins it. The Summer Escape Jill Shalvis 6/15/24
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (tell us where) OR read a book where an historical personage is mentioned (share text).
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name).
Paisley Bobbins And Bodies A.C.F. Bookens 6/19/24
*Read a series book #1.
To Have and to Hold Heidi Renee Mason 6/6/24 (The Vows Trilogy #1)
*****COMPLETED 6/22/25*****Journey to the End of the World: Patagonia
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
15/15
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book tagged TRAVEL or ADVENTURE on its GR homepage (bonus if it is about Patagonia)- The Catch Me if You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World by Jessica Nabongo-10/1/24
OR read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who).
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order)- Keepers of The Wisdom Daily Meditations: Reflections from Lives Well Lived by Karen Casey-12/31/24
OR read a book set between December and February (tell us when).
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book for which you had to pay full price (no discounts, sorry!) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).- -America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction by Jon Stewart-6/5/24
*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book (tell us what). The play totally garbles real history...I had to keep checking- King Henry VI, Part 2 by William Shakespeare-8/4/24
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who was an immigrant or one of Italian descent (tell us who)-The title character is a German immigrant to Italy in Auntie Poldi and the Vineyards of Etna by Mario Giordano-11/14/24-
OR read a book where someone eats chocolate (share text).
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR read a book with a road trip in it (briefly share details).
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book with a tree(s) or body of water on the cover (post cover) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES.
*Read a series book # 4 or # 7 OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min).- All Souls' Rising by Madison Smartt Bell- 8/26/24-
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a large book (400+ pages; share page count)-532p.- Déjà Dead by Kathy Reichs-10/1/24-
OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL.
* Read a book set in an isolated location (tell us where) OR read a book with over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number at time of reading).
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order) - Russell Baker's Book of American Humor by Russell Baker-5/15/25
OR read a book that ends a series (share series name).
*Read a book where a cruise take place (briefly share details) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR read a book published in January (any year; share pub date).-pub. 1/1/2005- Torpedo Juice by Tim Dorsey-7/11/24-
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc. - variations accepted) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.- Can You Forgive Her? Volume II by Anthony Trollope-12/21/24
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A (disregard A, An or The) OR read a book that was difficult to finish but worth the challenge (tell us why for both difficulty and reward).
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal (tell us which)- as the tile suggest, the book is a series of short stories about people and their pet animals- Bad Pets on the Loose! by Allan Zullo-7/12/24
OR read a book tagged ANIMAL or NATURE on its GR homepage.
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the characters take a hike (briefly share details) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min).- The Red Sphinx: A Sequel to The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas-6/22/25
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (tell us where) OR read a book where an historical personage is mentioned (share text).-p.521-14,000 Things to Be Happy About: The Happy Book-"...Igor Stravinsky, composer...people who wear sunglasses at night..." 6/8/24
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where agriculture is an important theme (set on farm; farm-to-fork restaurant; or similar) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name).- Aspanu Pisciotta in The Sicilian by Mario Puzo-12/13/25-
*Read a book where a church is important to the plot (briefly share why) OR read a series book #1, #6, or #16.- series #1- Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers-1/22/25
And here, too. Journey to the End of the World: Patagonia
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
15/15 (plus a couple of spares)
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book tagged TRAVEL or ADVENTURE on its GR homepage (bonus if it is about Patagonia) OR read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who).
Pass
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order) OR read a book set between December and February (tell us when).
Premeditated Peppermint, Amanda Flower – 26/07/24
Set in the two weeks leading up to Christmas, i.e. December, complete with Christmas Market and live nativity
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book for which you had to pay full price (no discounts, sorry!) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
Some Desperate Glory, Emily Tesh – 02/07/24
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*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book (tell us what).
The Death I Gave Him, Em X. Liu – 16/07/24
There were a number of medical references in the story that I had to look up to figure out what was going on.
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who was an immigrant or one of Italian descent (tell us who) OR read a book where someone eats chocolate (share text).
A Summer Thing, Kathi Daley – 01/08/24
The MC was born in Italy: “When I’d started my journey, all I’d had was a photo, but now I knew who my parents had been and what had occurred to bring me from Italy, where I was born, to the United States, where I was raised.” Kindle p14
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR read a book with a road trip in it (briefly share details).
Witch King, Martha Wells – 07/07/24
The MC and his friend (plus assorted others they meet along the way) travel extensively around the Rising World.
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book with a tree(s) or body of water on the cover (post cover) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES.
Finding Destiny, Kathi Daley – 18/06/24
Both trees and water on the cover
*Read a series book # 4 or # 7 OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Game of Scones, Kim M. Watt – 07/06/24
Beaufort Scales Mystery #4. Series link: https://www.goodreads.com/series/2501...
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a large book (400+ pages; share page count) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL.
Shards of Earth, Adrian Tchaikovsky – 19/06/24
Page count: 533pg
* Read a book set in an isolated location (tell us where) OR read a book with over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number at time of reading).
Pass
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order) OR read a book that ends a series (share series name).
If Found, Return to Hell, Em X. Liu – 10/07/24
Fire: If Found REturn
*Read a book where a cruise take place (briefly share details) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
Seven-Year Witch, Angela M. Sanders – 08/07/24
First letter of the title: uShuaia
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR read a book published in January (any year; share pub date).
Murder at Waters Edge, Kathi Daley – 18/07/24
Set on Maui, Hawaii
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc. - variations accepted) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
Scaredy Cat, Sofie Ryan – 24/07/24
Author initials: aRenaS
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A (disregard A, An or The) OR read a book that was difficult to finish but worth the challenge (tell us why for both difficulty and reward).
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Six Other Stories, F. Scott Fitzgerald – 14/07/24
Curious for C, And for A. It was also difficult to finish, but alas the only way it was worth the challenge was so I could use it in various prompts!
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal (tell us which) OR read a book tagged ANIMAL or NATURE on its GR homepage.
Ghost in the Gallery, Kathi Daley – 12/06/24
The MC owns a Maine Coon named Rufus and a dog named Molly. The book is tagged ANIMALS.
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the characters take a hike (briefly share details) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Liberty's Daughter, Naomi Kritzer – 12/07/24
In the last part of the book the MC and her mother go hiking in Sequoia National Park, visiting General Sherman and climbing the Moro Rock trail.
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (tell us where) OR read a book where an historical personage is mentioned (share text).
Pass
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where agriculture is an important theme (set on farm; farm-to-fork restaurant; or similar) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name).
The Mimicking of Known Successes, Malka Ann Older – 06/06/24
The POV character is called Pleiti.
*Read a book where a church is important to the plot (briefly share why) OR read a series book #1, #6, or #16.
Mammoths at the Gates, Nghi Vo – 10/06/24
Set in Singing Hills Abbey (vaguely Buddist, rather than Christian), home base of the main character, Cleric Chih
Have fun everyone! Your links should be good to go!
Journey to the End of the World: PatagoniaJune 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Choose a level:
Explorer: Complete 15 of the 20 tasks. You must complete at least one task per day.
00/15-20 Completed
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book tagged TRAVEL or ADVENTURE on its GR homepage (bonus if it is about Patagonia) OR read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who).
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order) OR read a book set between December and February (tell us when).
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book for which you had to pay full price (no discounts, sorry!) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book (tell us what).
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who was an immigrant or one of Italian descent (tell us who) OR read a book where someone eats chocolate (share text).
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR read a book with a road trip in it (briefly share details).
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book with a tree(s) or body of water on the cover (post cover) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES.
*Read a series book # 4 or # 7 OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a large book (400+ pages; share page count) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL.
* Read a book set in an isolated location (tell us where) OR read a book with over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number at time of reading).
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order) OR read a book that ends a series (share series name).
*Read a book where a cruise take place (briefly share details) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR read a book published in January (any year; share pub date).
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc. - variations accepted) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A (disregard A, An or The) OR read a book that was difficult to finish but worth the challenge (tell us why for both difficulty and reward).
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal (tell us which) OR read a book tagged ANIMAL or NATURE on its GR homepage.
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the characters take a hike (briefly share details) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (tell us where) OR read a book where an historical personage is mentioned (share text).
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where agriculture is an important theme (set on farm; farm-to-fork restaurant; or similar) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name).
*Read a book where a church is important to the plot (briefly share why) OR read a series book #1, #6, or #16.
Journey to the End of the World: PatagoniaJune 01 - August 31, 2024
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book with a character who is a writer ==> MC, Molly
A Deadly Dealer, Ellery Adams 06/09*Read a book set between December and February ==> December
Manor of Dying, Kathleen Bridge 07/14Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
An Assassination on the Agenda, T.E. Kinsey 06/02*Read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book ==> ammolite
Murder is a Piece of Cake, Valerie Burns 06/06Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who was an immigrant or one of Italian descent ==> the MC and her family
The Witless Protection Program, Maria DiRico 06/10*Read a book with a road trip in it ==> MC and friends travel from upper Oregon to San Francisco and back
The Rejected Writers' Book Club, Suzanne Kelman 07/204, 0:
Missing in Mudbug, Jana Deleon 06/08Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book with a tree(s) or body of water on the cover
The Case of the Fallen Hero, Alison Golden 06/12*Read a series book # 4 or # 7 ==> #4
Resurrection in Mudbug, Jana Deleon 06/07Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a large book 400+ pages ==> 534p
The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Brian Selznick 08/15* Read a book with over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage ==> 56,432
Clean Sweep, Ilona Andrews 06/14Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book that ends a series ==> Maine Clambake
Torn Asunder, Barbara Ross 06/19*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao, Martha Batalha 06/17Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book set on an island ==> Oahu
Honey of a Hurricane, Kay Hadashi 06/17*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc. - variations accepted)
Murder at North Pond, London Lovett 07/08Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A (disregard A, An or The)
Cake and Punishment, Maymee Bell 07/12*Read a book with an MC that works with an animal AND tagged ANIMAL or NATURE on its GR homepage.
Unleashed, Eileen Brady 06/17Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
An Incomplete Revenge, Jacqueline Winspear 06/13*Read a book where an historical personage is mentioned ==> Roosevelt, Hoover
The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Daniel James Brown 07/03Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO ==> Alice
Baking Bad, Kim M. Watt 06/05*Read a series book #1
A Corpse Called Bob, Benedict Brown 06/15
Journey to the End of the World - PatagoniaBegins: 01June24 / Ends: 31Aug24
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Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
Patagonia owes its name to the Patagonians, the name given to its inhabitants by the first European who saw its coasts: Ferdinand Magellan in 1520. Expeditions into the area were not organized until the late 18th century, with the most famous being Charles Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle.
*Read a book tagged TRAVEL or ADVENTURE on its GR homepage (bonus if it is about Patagonia) OR read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who).
Contrary to what is commonly believed, the climate in Patagonia is not extremely harsh. Above all, we must keep in mind that the wind is often the protagonist in this region. That said, the best season to visit is summer, taking into account that many walking routes are only open from December to February.
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order) OR read a book set between December and February (tell us when).
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
The Valdés Peninsula is an important nature reserve and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. The nearest town is Puerto Madryn, about 50 km (31 mi) away. It is possible to book an organized tour here, which is the best way to visit the area.
*Read a book for which you had to pay full price (no discounts, sorry!) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
The coast is inhabited by marine mammals (seal, sea lion, elephant seal), while inland it is possible to spot rheas (South American ostrich), guanacos (camelid related to the llama), and maras (rabbit-like animal). A very interesting activity to do between May and December is whale watching.
*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book (tell us what).
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
The largest and best known city in Patagonia is Bariloche. Founded by Italian immigrants in 1895, it stands at the foot of the Andes and is a well-known ski resort. The city is also famous for the production of chocolate!
*Read a book with a character who was an immigrant or one of Italian descent (tell us who) OR read a book where someone eats chocolate (share text).
The famous Ruta 40 passes through Bariloche. This road, paved only since 2004, has itself become a tourist destination and is considered an adventure tourist itinerary.
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR read a book with a road trip in it (briefly share details).
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
In the Andean region of Argentina there are at least two national parks that must be visited. The first is that of Los Alerces, established in 1937 to protect the fitzroya cupressoides, one of the longest-living trees on our planet. It has been a World Heritage Site since 2017 and is considered one of the most beautiful parks in the nation.
*Read a book with a tree(s) or body of water on the cover (post cover) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES.
The Los Glaciares National Park was also established in 1937, while it became a UNESCO Heritage Site in 1981. This is where the most famous glacier, Perito Moreno, ends its journey. This great wall of ice is one of the few glaciers in the world that is still advancing, rather than retreating.
*Read a series book # 4 or # 7 OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
Since 1980, fossils of the largest dinosaurs that ever existed have been found in Patagonia, as well as other gigantic creatures that lived in the Jurassic period, such as birds and ancestors of today's crocodiles. One of these creatures has actually been given the name of Argentinosaurus!
*Read a large book (400+ pages; share page count) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL.
It appears that humans have inhabited this region for nearly 13,000 years. One of the most spectacular evidence of this is the Cueva de las Manos (Cave of the Hands). It is a cave in which paintings of hundreds of hands (most being left hands) were found on the walls, dating back 8,000 years ago.
* Read a book set in an isolated location (tell us where) OR read a book with over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number at time of reading).
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
The southern end of the continent is known by the name of Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire), which was given to the area in 1520 by Ferdinand Magellan, the first European to reach this latitude. The name was due to the presence of the many fires lit by the local population to keep warm, although the Portuguese navigator feared that they were preparing an ambush against his ship.
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order) OR read a book that ends a series (share series name).
The city of Ushuaia is considered one of the southernmost cities in the world together with the Chilean Punta Arenas. It was once a penal colony, but was practically rebuilt from scratch starting in 1948. Today it is a well-known tourist resort, featuring incredible natural beauty and an exciting night life scene.
*Read a book where a cruise take place (briefly share details) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
Day 7: Cape Horn
Cape Horn is the southernmost point of the continent and is located in Chile on the rocky headland of Hornos Island, which is part of Tierra del Fuego Archipelago. The horn was rounded by a European ship for the first time on January 26, 1616. It is a very difficult and dangerous journey, so most ships prefer to pass through the Strait of Magellan.
*Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR read a book published in January (any year; share pub date).
Founded in 1848, Punta Arenas competes with Ushuaia for the title of southernmost city in the world. Farming and mining are the main economic activities of this city, but tourism is increasingly gaining ground as another source of income, favored by its proximity to several natural parks.
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc. - variations accepted) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
The southern Chilean coast is very rugged and full of islands. But it is possible to travel it by car, although it is often necessary to use ferries.
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A (disregard A, An or The) OR read a book that was difficult to finish but worth the challenge (tell us why for both difficulty and reward).
Aside from the abundant marine wildlife, other animals can be spotted during a trip to this area. The guanaco moves around the region in more or less large flocks and it is possible to spot this camelid from sea level up to 4,660 m (15,233 ft) above sea level.
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal (tell us which) OR read a book tagged ANIMAL or NATURE on its GR homepage.
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
Chilean Patagonia is full of protected areas and since the Andes reach the ocean here, these parks are both coastal and mountainous. The Torres del Paine National Park is one of the largest in the country and the most famous.
*Read a book where the characters take a hike (briefly share details) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Bernardo O'Higgins National Park is the largest of Chile's protected areas and owes its name to the first Chilean head of state. It protects the coastal area and fjords of the Andean cordillera, but due to its remote location, it can only be reached by helicopter or boat.
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (tell us where) OR read a book where an historical personage is mentioned (share text).
Day 10: Chiloé
During a trip to Chilean Patagonia it is worth going a little further north to visit the Chiloé Archipelago. A portion of Chiloé Island is protected by a national park of the same name, created in 1982 to protect the particular temperate forest that covers parts of Chile and Argentina. Another curiosity of this archipelago is the cultivation of potatoes, which date back to before the 16th century.
*Read a book where agriculture is an important theme (set on farm; farm-to-fork restaurant; or similar) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name).
The archipelago is also known for its wooden churches, built over three centuries. Many of them have been lost, but UNESCO decided in 2000 to protect 16 of those that had been preserved by including them in the list of world heritage sites.
*Read a book where a church is important to the plot (briefly share why) OR read a series book #1, #6, or #16.
Thanks for joining Frankie, Meg & BC!
Journey to the End of the World: PatagoniaJune 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
20/15
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who).
The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center 7/22
Emma and Charlie
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order)
Watership Down by Richard Adams 6/4
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie 6/30
*Read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book (tell us what).
Real Happiness: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation by Sharon Salzberg 6/10
I looked up more details on several different types of meditation.
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who was of Italian descent (tell us who).
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins 7/30
The Professor and the Count.
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count)
May B. by Caroline Starr Rose 6/4
240 pp
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book with a tree(s) AND body of water on the cover (post cover)
Death on the Cherwell by Mavis Doriel Hay 6/25
See cover below.
*Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Company in the Evening by Ursula Orange 7/2
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL.
Photo Finish by Ngaio Marsh 6/23
Isabella
* Read a book set in an isolated location (tell us where)
Winter Lost by Patricia Briggs 6/28
The Cabinet Mountains in Montana
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order)
Swiftwater Enemies by Danica Winters 6/29
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr 6/20
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book published in January (any year; share pub date).
Healthy Brain, Happy Life by Wendy Suzuki 6/21
Jan 1, 2015
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc.
North Woods by Daniel Mason 6/28
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book that was difficult to finish but worth the challenge (tell us why for both difficulty and reward).
Miscellany Poems: On Several Occasions by Anne Kingsmill Finch 7/8
Difficult because I had to read a copy in a digital archive, and I don't like reading on my computer. Rewarding because these poems were written in the very early 1700s, and some of them are wonderful! Many also show what a keen mind and what insight she had. Well worth taking months to get through.
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal (tell us which)
Peril in Piney Woods by Debra Webb 6/11
Meg grooms and boards pets and has a dog, Giff runs a rescue ranch.
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Nothing to Report by Carola Oman 7/8
*Read a book where an historical personage is mentioned (share text).
Spam Tomorrow by Verily Anderson 6/30
Mentions Churchill, the King and Queen, and others.
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name).
Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl 7/12
Tessa
*Read a book where a church is important to the plot (briefly share why)
Zorro Rides Again by D.J. Arneson 7/6
The church is where (view spoiler)
Journey to the End of the World: PatagoniaJune 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book tagged TRAVEL or ADVENTURE on its GR homepage (bonus if it is about Patagonia)
Michael Buckley 01/06/2025 Tagged - Adventure*
Danielle Garrett 11/01/2024 DecemberDay 2: Valdés Peninsula
*
Lisa Brennan-Jobs 06/27/2024*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover)
Christine Carbo 12/29/2024Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who was an immigrant or one of Italian descent (tell us who)
Howie Carr 12/30/2024*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count)
Jack El-Hai 12/10/2024 304 pagesDay 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
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Casey Sherman 07/11/2024*Read a series book # 4 or # 7
Elle Adams 11/03/2024 Series Book #4Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a large book (400+ pages; share page count)
Karen Rose 06/07/2024 593 pages*
John Stamos 06/17/2024 24,844 ratings2,712 reviewsDay 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order)
Grady Hendrix 07/09/2024*
Lynn Vincent 07/17/2024Day 7: Cape Horn
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Ginger Scott 07/22/2024 Published - 01/18/2019*
Annabel Smith 11/20/2024Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A (disregard A, An or The)
Patrick Nolan 01/27/2025*
Simon Winchester 12/13/2024 tagged - natureDay 9: Chilean National Parks
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Mo Hayder 12/17/2024*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (tell us where)
Tonya Kappes 01/30/2025 Daniel Boone National ParkDay 10: Chiloé
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Heather Gudenkauf 01/17/2025 MC - Allison*
Tonya Kappes 02/04/2025 Series Book #6
FinishedJourney to the End of the World: Patagonia
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
15/15 (read 17)
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book tagged TRAVEL or ADVENTURE on its GR homepage (bonus if it is about Patagonia) OR read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who).
Dawn Taylor-Digging Up Death at the Castle Avery Kent 6/17/24
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order) OR read a book set between December and February (tell us when).
First part of December-Mending Mischief Kathryn Mykel 6/8/24
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book for which you had to pay full price (no discounts, sorry!) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
Stars, Stripes and Secrets Kathleen Suzette 6/16/24
*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book (tell us what).
The MC’s detective friend was part of the Passamaquoddy reservation, so since I was curious about which state this mystery took place in, I looked it up to find they’re only located in Maine A Novel Murder Case Tabitha Knight 6/3/24
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who was an immigrant or one of Italian descent (tell us who) OR read a book where someone eats chocolate (share text).
loc 1410 “…I said through a mouthful of dark chocolate.” Body in the Bookstore Ellie Alexander 6/13/24 (MC Annie is speaking)
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR read a book with a road trip in it (briefly share details).
240-Vengeance in Little Leaf Creek Cindy Bell 6/17/24
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book with a tree(s) or body of water on the cover (post cover) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES.
LC Olive You to Death Lynn Cahoon 6/6/24
*Read a series book # 4 or # 7 OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
ACN-A CATastrophic Neighborhood Maryann Shanesy 6/19/24
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a large book (400+ pages; share page count) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL.
Lucy-The Stranger in the Library Eva Gates 6/4/24
* Read a book set in an isolated location (tell us where) OR read a book with over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number at time of reading).
A private beach in NC Murder at Sea Oats Beach Karen C. Whalen 6/20/24
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order) OR read a book that ends a series (share series name).
Bonfires, Backpacks & Brawls Tonya Kappes 6/2/24
*Read a book where a cruise take place (briefly share details) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
Steeped in Suspicion Eryn Scott 6/12/24
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR read a book published in January (any year; share pub date).
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc. - variations accepted) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
RP-Strawberry Swirl Murder Rosie A. Point 6/6/24
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A (disregard A, An or The) OR read a book that was difficult to finish but worth the challenge (tell us why for both difficulty and reward).
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal (tell us which) OR read a book tagged ANIMAL or NATURE on its GR homepage.
Owns a cantankerous rooster-Farm Table Felonies Summer Prescott 6/7/24
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the characters take a hike (briefly share details) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (tell us where) OR read a book where an historical personage is mentioned (share text).
Florida Everglades The Case of the Kantankerous Kite L.C. Richards 6/14/24
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where agriculture is an important theme (set on farm; farm-to-fork restaurant; or similar) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name).
Penelope-Death Walks a Dog Tess Baytree 6/21/24
*Read a book where a church is important to the plot (briefly share why) OR read a series book #1, #6, or #16.
#1 Drunken Pie Café Mysteries Peach Cobbler Poison Diana Dumont 6/9/24
That way fast Tari! Way to go!!
Jan wrote: "That way fast Tari! Way to go!!"Thanks, Jan!
CompletedJourney to the End of the World: Patagonia
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
20/15
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book with a character who is a writer - Flossie
The Broken Spine by Dorothy St. James 9/6 2.5★
*Read a book set between December and February - Dec-Jan
The Women in Black by Madeleine St. John 18/6 4★
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb 9/6 4★
*Read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book - had to look up some of the people mentioned
Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman by Alan Rickman, Alan Taylor 21/6 2★
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who was an immigrant or one of Italian descent - Bianca Agrosti
Mayo Street by Peter Fitzpatrick 4/6 4.5★
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count - 407p
The Copper Beech by Maeve Binchy 5/6 3★
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES.
The Malevolent Seven by Sebastien de Castell 2/6 3★
*Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Love Letter to Lola by Carmel Bird 12/6 3.5★
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL - Liza
The Secrets of Love Story Bridge by Phaedra Patrick 20/6 2.5★
* Read a book set in an isolated location - outback Western Australia
Into the Night by Fleur McDonald 15/6 3.5★
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title
The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side by Agatha Christie 13/6 4★
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
Heidi by Johanna Spyri 10/6 4★
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book published in January - 1/1/15
Near Neighbours by Molly Clavering 6/6 4.5★
*Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
Sea Swept by Nora Roberts 14/6 2★
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A
Murder at Redwood Cove by Janet Finsilver 17/6 3★
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal - MC works at an animal shelter
The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr by Frances Maynard 15/6 2.5★
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Death A L'Orange by Nancy Fairbanks 8/6 3★
*Read a book where an historical personage is mentioned - Nicolae & Elena Ceaușescu
Mrs. Plansky's Revenge by Spencer Quinn 22/6 3.5★
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO - Theresa
A Match for Papa by Maria Greene, Victoria Hinton, Donna Lea Simpson 7/6 3★
*Read a series book #1, #6, or #16 - Easy Rawlins #1
Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley 8/6 4★
FinishedJOURNEY TO THE END OF THE WORLD: PATAGONIA, 6/1 – 8/31
20/10+ COMPLETE
DAY 1: PREPARATION FOR THE TRIP
*Read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who)
Marliss : Outlaw Mountain (Joanna Brady #7), by J.A. Jance, finished 6/5/24 ★★★★
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order)
When the Party Died (Brock & Poole #3), by A.G. Barnett, finished 7/1/24 ★★★★
DAY 2: VALDÉS PENINSULA
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The)
Vineyard Blues (Martha’s Vineyard #11), by Philip R. Craig, finished 6/15/24 ★★★★
*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover)
alligator : Change of Fortune (Miss Fortune #11), by Jana Deleon, finished 6/7/24 ★★★★
DAY 3: BARILOCHE AND RUTA 40
*Read a book where someone eats chocolate (share text)
Annie and Pri : The Body in the Bookstore (Secret Bookcase #1), by Ellie Alexander, finished 6/3/24 ★★★★
loc 1417 “I said through a mouthful of dark chocolate.”
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count)
304 pages : Murder on Devil’s Pond (Hummingbird Hollow B&B #1), by Ayla Rose, finished 6/18/24 ★★★★
DAY 4: THE ANDEAN NATIONAL PARKS IN ARGENTINA
*Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES
author Ellie Alexander – A Murder at the Movies (Secret Bookcase #2), finished 6/13/24 ★★★★
*Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min)
The Secret Lives of Color, by Kassia St. Clair, finished 6/21/24 ★★★★
DAY 5: A JOURNEY INTO PREHISTORY
*Read a large book (400+ pages; share page count)
495 pages : Plan for the Worst (Chronicles of St. Mary’s #11), by Jodi Taylor, finished 7/5/24 ★★★★.5
* Read a book with over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number at time of reading)
66,299 ratings : The Spy Coast (Martini Club #1), by Tess Gerritsen, finished 6/19/24 ★★★★
DAY 6: TIERRA DEL FUEGO
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order)
The Lair of the White Fox (Sister Fidelma #0.5), by Peter Tremayne, finished 6/13/24 ★★★★
*Read a book where a cruise take place (briefly share details)
Jill and Diana go on a Mediterranean cruise : Old Girls on Deck, by Maddie Please, finished 6/17/24 ★★★.5
DAY 7: CAPE HORN
*Read a book published in January (any year; share pub date)
publ 1-1-00 : Evan and Elle (Constable Evans #4), by Rhys Bowen, finished 6/2/24 ★★★★
*Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS
author Rex Stout – The Rubber Band (Nero Wolfe #3), finished 6/11/24 ★★★★
DAY 8: CHILEAN PATAGONIA
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A (disregard A, An or The)
As the Crow Flies (Walt Longmire #8), by Craig Johnson, finished 6/14/24 ★★★★
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal (tell us which)
Madi is a zookeeper : Lions and the Living Dead (Madigan Amos Zoo #4), by Ruby Loren, finished 6/15/24 ★★★.5
DAY 9: CHILEAN NATIONAL PARKS
*Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min)
The Rose Arbor, by Rhys Bowen, finished 7/6/24 ★★★★
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (tell us where)
Yellowstone Nat’l Park : Free Fire (Joe Pickett #7), by C.J. Box, finished 6/23/24 ★★★★
DAY 10: CHILOÉ
*Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name)
Armand : The Nature of the Beast (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #11), by Louise Penny, finished 6/12/24 ★★★★
*Read a series book #1, #6, or #16
Hush Puppy (Melanie Travis #6), by Laurien Berenson, finished 6/9/24 ★★★★
FINISHEDWC Journey to the End of the World: Patagonia
June 1-30, 2024
Read: 15/15
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who).
Coco and Sharon Swan Song Elin Hilderbrand 6/22/24
*Read a book set between December and January.
Winter Lost Patricia Briggs 6/30/24
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
Sunshine Cottage Barbara Cool Lee 6/10/24
*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book (tell us what).
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who is of Italian descent.
Bruno Donato Never Forgot You: An emotional over-40's, second-chance, small-town, slow-burn romance Kath Farr 6/7/24
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count.
400 pages For the Love of Summer Susan Mallery 6/29/24
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book with a tree(s) or body of water on the cover (post cover) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES.
*Read a series book # 4.
Christmas at The Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 6/20/24 (Beach House Hotel #4)
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a large book (400+ pages; share page count).
448 pages Summers at the Saint Mary Kay Andrews 6/26/24
* Read a book with over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage.
8096 ratings Breakfast at the Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 6/16/24
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order) OR read a book that ends a series (share series name).
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA.
Hold on Tight Serena Bell 6/4/24
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book set on an island.
Plum Island The Restaurant on Plum Island Amy Rafferty 6/3/24
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc. - variations accepted) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A.
Coffee at The Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 6/25/24
*Read a book with an MC that works with and owns an animal.
Madi runs a no kill animal shelter. She has a few pets. 15 Summers Later RaeAnne Thayne 6/23/24
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the characters take a hike.
Anna and Owen think they know where the gold and jewels are. They have to hike up the mountain to fins it. The Summer Escape Jill Shalvis 6/15/24
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (tell us where) OR read a book where an historical personage is mentioned (share text).
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name).
Paisley Bobbins And Bodies A.C.F. Bookens 6/19/24
*Read a series book #1.
To Have and to Hold Heidi Renee Mason 6/6/24 (The Vows Trilogy #1)
Congrats on your finish JoAnne!
Finished!Journey to the End of the World: Patagonia
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
15/15
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book tagged TRAVEL or ADVENTURE on its GR homepage (bonus if it is about Patagonia) OR read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who).
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order) OR read a book set between December and February (tell us when).
January- The Last To Know by Mary Alford 26 June; 5☆
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book for which you had to pay full price (no discounts, sorry!) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
Donut Disturb by Ellie Alexander 14 June; 4 1/2☆
*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book (tell us what).
Mountain Abduction Rescue by Darlene L. Turner 3 June; 4 1/2☆
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who was an immigrant or one of Italian descent (tell us who) OR read a book where someone eats chocolate (share text).
the characters eat chocolates from start to finish (I should share half a book! lol)- A Christmas Candy Killing by Christina Romeril 4 July; 4 1/2☆
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR read a book with a road trip in it (briefly share details).
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book with a tree(s) or body of water on the cover (post cover) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES.
Hart's Ridge by Kay Bratt 14 July; 5☆
*Read a series book # 4 or # 7 OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
series book #4- Almost Just Friends by Jill Shalvis 21 July; 5☆
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a large book (400+ pages; share page count) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL.
431 pages- L'isola delle anime (=The island of souls) by Piergiorgio Pulixi 29 June; 4 1/2☆
* Read a book set in an isolated location (tell us where) OR read a book with over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number at time of reading).
48,727 ratings- Open Season by C.J. Box 20 June; 4☆
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order) OR read a book that ends a series (share series name).
Embroidery Mystery- Better Off Thread by Amanda Lee 2 June; 4☆
*Read a book where a cruise take place (briefly share details) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
Sealed with Trust by Laura Scott 7 June; 4 1/2☆
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR read a book published in January (any year; share pub date).
Santa Catalina Island (California)- Much Ado about Nauticaling by Gabby Allan 9 June; 4☆
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc. - variations accepted) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A (disregard A, An or The) OR read a book that was difficult to finish but worth the challenge (tell us why for both difficulty and reward).
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animalMC is a K-9 handler- Hunting the Truth by Kathleen Donnelly 7 July; 5☆
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the characters take a hike (briefly share details) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
male MC is hiking the Appalachian Trail and female MC joins him for a couple of excursions- The Trail to You & Me by Mandi Lynn Bell 16 June; 4 1/2☆
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (tell us where) OR read a book where an historical personage is mentioned (share text).
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where agriculture is an important theme (set on farm; farm-to-fork restaurant; or similar) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name).
Anita- Il grido della rosa (=The cry of the rose) by Alice Basso 12 June; 5☆
*Read a book where a church is important to the plot (briefly share why) OR read a series book #1, #6, or #16.
book #6- The Dog Who Knew Too Much by Krista Davis 6 June; 4 1/2☆
Finished :)Journey to the End of the World: Patagonia
Duration: 1/6/24 -31/8/24
Level: Explorer
18/18
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book tagged TRAVEL or ADVENTURE on its GR homepage (bonus if it is about Patagonia) OR read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who).
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order) OR read a book set between December and February (tell us when).
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book for which you had to pay full price (no discounts, sorry!) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The)
*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book (tell us what).
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who was an immigrant or one of Italian descent (tell us who) OR read a book where someone eats chocolate (share text).
Murder on the Train by Faith Martin*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR read a book with a road trip in it (briefly share details).
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book with a tree(s) or body of water on the cover (post cover) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES.
*Read a series book # 4 or # 7 OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a large book (400+ pages; share page count) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL.
* Read a book set in an isolated location (tell us where) OR read a book with over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number at time of reading)
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order) OR read a book that ends a series (share series name)
*Read a book where a cruise take place (briefly share details) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book set on an island (tell us where) OR read a book published in January (any year; share pub date).
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc. - variations accepted) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book with a title that includes BOTH a word starting with C and one starting with A (disregard A, An or The) OR read a book that was difficult to finish but worth the challenge (tell us why for both difficulty and reward)
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal (tell us which) OR read a book tagged ANIMAL or NATURE on its GR homepage.
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the characters take a hike (briefly share details) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min)
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (tell us where) OR read a book where an historical personage is mentioned (share text).
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where agriculture is an important theme (set on farm; farm-to-fork restaurant; or similar) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name)
*Read a book where a church is important to the plot (briefly share why) OR read a series book #1, #6, or #16
Calling this one done!Journey to the End of the World: Patagonia
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
17/15
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book tagged TRAVEL or ADVENTURE on its GR homepage. The Bird Hotel | Joyce Maynard 7/6/24****
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order). Winding up the Serpent Priscilla Masters 6/27/24***
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book for which you had to pay full price (no discounts, sorry!) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover). Black Bear Alibi | J.C. Fuller 7/10/24***
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book where someone eats chocolate ("she ate another chocolate chip cookie). Ice Cold Murder | Michele Pariza Wacek 7/20/24*
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (400 Pages). Now You See Me | Sharon J. Bolton 7/22/24*****
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book with a tree(s) or body of water on the cover (post cover). The Frozen River | Ariel Lawhon 6/22/24***
*Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min). Peete and Repeat | Karen Musser Nortman 6/30/24***
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL (Lacey). If Snow Hadn't Fallen | Sharon J. Bolton 7/25/24*****
* Read a book set in an isolated location (Lake County, MN). Blood River | C.E. Nelson 6/20/24***
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order). The Fire Killer | Ross Greenwood 7/15/24***
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The). I Wish You Happy | Kerry Anne King 7/4/24****
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book published in January (January 1, 2013). Thieves' Quarry | D.B. Jackson 6/24/24**
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc. - variations accepted) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in PUNTA ARENAS.
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a book that was difficult to finish but worth the challenge ((view spoiler) Closer than you think: A Mags Munroe Story | Jean Grainger 6/30/24**
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal (tell us which) OR read a book tagged ANIMAL or NATURE on its GR homepage.
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min). Three Silent Things | Margaret Mayhew 6/5/24****
*Read a book set in a national park or protected area (Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park,). Blood Lure | Nevada Barr 6/10/24****
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (Ava). You Don't Want To Know | Lisa Jackson 6/2/24*
*Read a series book #1. The Comanche Kid | James Robert Daniels 6/13/24****
Good work, Jan. You read a nice assortment of books there!
Finally finished that last book!Journey to the End of the World: Patagonia
June 1, 2024 - July 30, 2024
20/15
Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
*Read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who).
The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center 7/22
Emma and Charlie
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order)
Watership Down by Richard Adams 6/4
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie 6/30
*Read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book (tell us what).
Real Happiness: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation by Sharon Salzberg 6/10
I looked up more details on several different types of meditation.
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
*Read a book with a character who was of Italian descent (tell us who).
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins 7/30
The Professor and the Count.
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count)
May B. by Caroline Starr Rose 6/4
240 pp
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
*Read a book with a tree(s) AND body of water on the cover (post cover)
Death on the Cherwell by Mavis Doriel Hay 6/25
See cover below.
*Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Company in the Evening by Ursula Orange 7/2
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
*Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL.
Photo Finish by Ngaio Marsh 6/23
Isabella
* Read a book set in an isolated location (tell us where)
Winter Lost by Patricia Briggs 6/28
The Cabinet Mountains in Montana
Day 6: Tierra del Fuego
*Read a book with all the letters in FIRE in its title (any order)
Swiftwater Enemies by Danica Winters 6/29
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in USHUAIA (disregard A, AN, The).
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr 6/20
Day 7: Cape Horn
*Read a book published in January (any year; share pub date).
Healthy Brain, Happy Life by Wendy Suzuki 6/21
Jan 1, 2015
*Read a book that has a cardinal point in its title (north, south, etc.
North Woods by Daniel Mason 6/28
Day 8: Chilean Patagonia
*Read a read a book that was difficult to finish but worth the challenge (tell us why for both difficulty and reward).
Miscellany Poems: On Several Occasions by Anne Kingsmill Finch 7/8
Difficult because I had to read a copy in a digital archive, and I don't like reading on my computer. Rewarding because these poems were written in the very early 1700s, and some of them are wonderful! Many also show what a keen mind and what insight she had. Well worth taking months to get through.
*Read a book with an MC that works with or owns an animal (tell us which)
Peril in Piney Woods by Debra Webb 6/11
Meg grooms and boards pets and has a dog, Giff runs a rescue ranch.
Day 9: Chilean National Parks
*Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Nothing to Report by Carola Oman 7/8
*Read a book where an historical personage is mentioned (share text).
Spam Tomorrow by Verily Anderson 6/30
Mentions Churchill, the King and Queen, and others.
Day 10: Chiloé
*Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in POTATO (share name).
Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl 7/12
Tessa
*Read a book where a church is important to the plot (briefly share why)
Zorro Rides Again by D.J. Arneson 7/6
The church is where (view spoiler)
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3 Months from Start
Let's explore the end of the world with Patrizia!
Patagonia is the region that covers the southern tip of South America and is divided between two countries, Argentina and Chile. It is a sparsely inhabited area, but rich in natural attractions that has attracted many travelers and tourists for many decades.
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Day 1: Preparation for the Trip
Patagonia owes its name to the Patagonians, the name given to its inhabitants by the first European who saw its coasts: Ferdinand Magellan in 1520. Expeditions into the area were not organized until the late 18th century, with the most famous being Charles Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle. But today's notoriety is really due to the travel reports of two great men of letters: Bruce Chatwin (his In Patagonia is still a point of reference for many travelers) and Luis Sepulveda (I got to know this region thanks to his Patagonia Express). Before leaving, it is worth reading one of these two books or one of the many other travel books published over the years.
*Read a book tagged TRAVEL or ADVENTURE on its GR homepage (bonus if it is about Patagonia) OR read a book with a character who is a writer (tell us who).
Contrary to what is commonly believed, the climate in Patagonia is not extremely harsh. Above all, we must keep in mind that the wind is often the protagonist in this region. That said, the best season to visit is summer, taking into account that many walking routes are only open from December to February. It is possible to visit Patagonia independently, but the trip must be carefully planned due to the scarcity of places to visit, tourist or otherwise. Below I will indicate, in no particular order, some of the unmissable destinations. Finally, one thing you absolutely must do is eat the excellent Argentine cuisine, particularly their beef.
*Read a book with a title that includes all the letters in WIND (any order) OR read a book set between December and February (tell us when).
Day 2: Valdés Peninsula
The Valdés Peninsula is an important nature reserve and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. The nearest town is Puerto Madryn, about 50 km (31 mi) away. It is possible to book an organized tour here, which is the best way to visit the area. The terrain is arid and features several salt lakes, the largest of which is located at an altitude of about 40 meters (131 ft) below sea level. To visit the reserve you must pay a daily entrance fee.
*Read a book for which you had to pay full price (no discounts, sorry!) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in VALDES (disregard A, AN, The).
The coast is inhabited by marine mammals (seal, sea lion, elephant seal), while inland it is possible to spot rheas (South American ostrich), guanacos (camelid related to the llama), and maras (rabbit-like animal). A very interesting activity to do between May and December is whale watching. In this period the southern right whale comes to this area to give birth. Along the coast it is also possible to see the fearsome killer whales. If you have had the opportunity to see at least one documentary filmed here, you will know what to expect and will be looking forward to visiting this location!
*Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that inspired you to look up information to learn more about something mentioned in the book (tell us what).
Day 3: Bariloche and Ruta 40
The largest and best known city in Patagonia is Bariloche (to be precise: San Carlos de Bariloche). Founded by Italian immigrants in 1895, it stands at the foot of the Andes and is a well-known ski resort. From here it is possible to leave for mountaineering or trekking expeditions in the surrounding mountains. The city is also famous for the production of chocolate! Perhaps it is worth trying it after a tiring day of travel or trekking, what do you think?
*Read a book with a character who was an immigrant or one of Italian descent (tell us who) OR read a book where someone eats chocolate (share text).
The famous Ruta 40 passes through Bariloche. This road, paved only since 2004, has itself become a tourist destination and is considered an adventure tourist itinerary. It is one of the longest roads in the world and connects the southern end of Patagonia with the northern border between Argentina and Bolivia, running parallel to the Andes mountain range. By traveling along it, in fact, it is possible to reach many of the major attractions offered by Argentina, including 20 national parks.
*Read a book with the number 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR read a book with a road trip in it (briefly share details).
Day 4: The Andean National Parks in Argentina
In the Andean region of Argentina there are at least two national parks that must be visited. The first is that of Los Alerces, established in 1937 to protect the fitzroya cupressoides, one of the longest-living trees on our planet. It has been a World Heritage Site since 2017 and is considered one of the most beautiful parks in the nation. This is perhaps due to its complex water system, which makes it rich in lakes, rivers and streams. Among the easiest animals to spot here is the Andean deer.
*Read a book with a tree(s) or body of water on the cover (post cover) OR read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LOS ALERCES.
The Los Glaciares National Park was also established in 1937, while it became a UNESCO Heritage Site in 1981. It owes its name to the presence of 47 large glaciers. It is also home to towering mountains and numerous glacial lakes, including Lake Argentino, the largest in the nation. This is where the most famous glacier, Perito Moreno, ends its journey. This great wall of ice is one of the few glaciers in the world that is still advancing, rather than retreating.
*Read a series book # 4 or # 7 OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in LOS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK (three word min).
Day 5: A Journey into Prehistory
Since 1980, fossils of the largest dinosaurs that ever existed have been found in Patagonia, as well as other gigantic creatures that lived in the Jurassic period, such as birds and ancestors of today's crocodiles. One of these creatures has actually been given the name of Argentinosaurus! In addition to these fossils, petrified forests have also been discovered. Just south of Gaiman, 600 acres of badlands make up the Bryn Gwyn Paleontological Park, which features both excavation sites and petrified forests. This "outdoor museum" is a branch of the MEF Paleontological Museum of Trelew, where a fossil trail, remarkable displays, and botanical gardens await.
*Read a large book (400+ pages; share page count) OR read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in FOSSIL.
It appears that humans have inhabited this region for nearly 13,000 years. One of the most spectacular evidence of this is the Cueva de las Manos (Cave of the Hands). It is a cave in which paintings of hundreds of hands (most being left hands) were found on the walls, dating back 8,000 years ago. Archaeologists believed the drawings were made by spraying color over the left hand of the painter using bone-made pipes held in their right hand. The cave is located in a very isolated canyon, as the main road is about 100 km (62 mi) away, but it is definitely worth the trip. Since 1999 it has been one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
* Read a book set in an isolated location (tell us where) OR read a book with over 8,000 ratings on its GR Homepage (share number at time of reading).