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Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
3 Months from Start

Landmarks give us a sense of place, connect us to a destination and inspire travel. Let's celebrate the reopening of one of the most famous cathedrals in the world.


Complete 7 tasks.

Challenge Rules: All forms of books are accepted as long as they are 100 pages or more. When posting updates of completed books, please include a link to the title and author’s name, along with the date you finished reading the book. Please post cover if it is task appropriate. When you have completed the challenge, please copy and paste your entire challenge and repost in a new message, letting us know it is completed.

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Tasks

1. Location
This amazing cathedral is located in Paris, on the eastern half of Île de la Cité, an island in the Seine River. For over three centuries, all roads in France have converged on Notre-Dame de Paris. This is because Emperor Augustus declared it the intersection of all the highways in the Roman Empire. In 1769, King Louis XV officially made it the hub of all the nation's routes, and in 1924 the government decided to make Notre-Dame the point from which mileage distances between towns are officially calculated. The compass rose-shaped stone is still visible in the courtyard of the church.
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).

2. Construction
Constructed over the course of two centuries starting in 1163, Notre Dame was built on the ruins of four previous churches dating from the 4th century. Utilizing a Latin cross design, its flying buttresses were a groundbreaking innovation from the Gothic period, enabling the construction of taller, more slender buildings while also distributing the weight of the structure. This allowed for the installation of expansive stained-glass windows. The awe-inspiring Rose Windows  are considered among the finest examples of Gothic stained-glass craftsmanship.
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.

3. Golden Ratio
The cathedral's grandeur is not just a product of artistic inspiration; it is also the result of careful mathematical precision. Notre-Dame's Gothic design is rooted in the "Golden Ratio," a mathematical concept that produces aesthetically pleasing proportions while aligning with nature’s most harmonious number, Phi (1.618). This "sacred geometry" has been utilized by builders for centuries, with masterpieces such as the Parthenon as another example.
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).

4. History
Notre-Dame is not merely a religious site but a vessel of French history. From hosting secular legislative events that birthed France's parliament in the 14th century to being transformed into the Temple of Reason during the French Revolution, it became etched in the people's hearts when it stood as the symbol of the liberation of Paris at the end of World War II. On August 25, 1944, General Charles de Gaulle marched through the liberated capital to the cathedral, where bells rang in celebration of the city’s freedom.
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).

5. Fire
It was a horrific day for Paris when a catastrophic fire engulfed Notre-Dame on April 15, 2019. It caused extensive damage to the building, including the destruction of its wooden roof and iconic spire. The pipe organs and Rose Windows were luckily not destroyed, and many of the religious relics were saved the day of the fire. But the disaster left the world in shock and mourning, inspiring an outpouring of support and contributions for the cathedral’s restoration, totaling over 900 million dollars.
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.

6. Restoration
For six years, restoration teams (including carpenters, art restorers, metal workers, stonemasons, and roofers) have been working tirelessly to resurrect this iconic church. Their first task (after securing the building and walls) was to repair the cathedral’s enormous medieval wooden roof and spire. Then the interior work began, the smoke damage to art, windows, and both organs was quite extensive. Even though there is still work to be done on the exterior of the cathedral, the roof and interior restoration has now been completed.
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) or read the FIRST published book by an author.

7. Reopening
On December 7, 2024, the archbishop of Paris presided over an invitation-only reopening ceremony. The following day, a celebration Mass took place, marking the first time the public was welcomed back inside. The cathedral is now open to the public and its regular daily schedule has resumed, including events and weekly concerts. Over the course of 2025, music will resonate within the cathedral again through organ recitals, and concerts featuring international orchestras and choirs. Tourists from across the globe are thrilled that they can again visit and experience this architectural marvel. 
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) or read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how) .

Participants

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Ed
Hannah ~ Completed
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Runenmädchen
Ruth ~ Completed
Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)
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Susan
Tari ~ Completed
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Trish ~ Completed

My Spot


Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
7/7

1. Location
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover). The Face of a Stranger | Anne Perry 1/15/25***


2. Construction
*Read a series book #2. Irish Car Bomb | Steven Henry 3/3/25***


3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (416 Pages). Copper River | William Kent Krueger 2/6/25****


4. History
*Read a book that mentions a famous building in its text ("She was so close to me on the winding, irregular stone steps inside Notre Dame Cathedral that I could smell her breath"). The Elusive Elixir | Gigi Pandian 1/22/25**


5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (a house was completely burned down killing three people). The Burning | M.R. Hall 2/25/25*****


6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (MC was an art restorer). Whispers of the Bayou | Mindy Starns Clark 2/15/25***


7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (Added to TBR on January 25, 2025) . The Book of Two Ways | Jodi Picoult 2/19/25****

I will be traveling the next few days, so be patient with me getting everyone linked up.

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 01, 2025 - March 31, 2025

1. Location
This amazing cathedral is located in Paris, on the eastern half of Île de la Cité, an island in the Seine River. For over three centuries, all roads in France have converged on Notre-Dame de Paris. This is because Emperor Augustus declared it the intersection of all the highways in the Roman Empire. In 1769, King Louis XV officially made it the hub of all the nation's routes, and in 1924 the government decided to make Notre-Dame the point from which mileage distances between towns are officially calculated. The compass rose-shaped stone is still visible in the courtyard of the church.
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover); a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).
The Art of Theft, Sherry Thomas 02/11

2. Construction
Constructed over the course of two centuries starting in 1163, Notre Dame was built on the ruins of four previous churches dating from the 4th century. Utilizing a Latin cross design, its flying buttresses were a groundbreaking innovation from the Gothic period, enabling the construction of taller, more slender buildings while also distributing the weight of the structure. This allowed for the installation of expansive stained-glass windows. The awe-inspiring Rose Windows are considered among the finest examples of Gothic stained-glass craftsmanship.
*Read a series book #2 or #4 ==> #2
Death Comes to Marlow, Robert Thorogood 01/06

3. Golden Ratio
The cathedral's grandeur is not just a product of artistic inspiration; it is also the result of careful mathematical precision. Notre-Dame's Gothic design is rooted in the "Golden Ratio," a mathematical concept that produces aesthetically pleasing proportions while aligning with nature’s most harmonious number, Phi (1.618). This "sacred geometry" has been utilized by builders for centuries, with masterpieces such as the Parthenon as another example.
*Read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count). ==> 218p
Sweet Bean Paste, Durian Sukegawa 01/15

4. History
Notre-Dame is not merely a religious site but a vessel of French history. From hosting secular legislative events that birthed France's parliament in the 14th century to being transformed into the Temple of Reason during the French Revolution, it became etched in the people's hearts when it stood as the symbol of the liberation of Paris at the end of World War II. On August 25, 1944, General Charles de Gaulle marched through the liberated capital to the cathedral, where bells rang in celebration of the city’s freedom.
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage
Murder at King's Crossing, Andrea Penrose 01/06

5. Fire
It was a horrific day for Paris when a catastrophic fire engulfed Notre-Dame on April 15, 2019. It caused extensive damage to the building, including the destruction of its wooden roof and iconic spire. The pipe organs and Rose Windows were luckily not destroyed, and many of the religious relics were saved the day of the fire. But the disaster left the world in shock and mourning, inspiring an outpouring of support and contributions for the cathedral’s restoration, totaling over 900 million dollars.
*Read a book published in 2019.
Slay Bells Ring, Nancy Robards Thompson 01/03

6. Restoration
For six years, restoration teams (including carpenters, art restorers, metal workers, stonemasons, and roofers) have been working tirelessly to resurrect this iconic church. Their first task (after securing the building and walls) was to repair the cathedral’s enormous medieval wooden roof and spire. Then the interior work began, the smoke damage to art, windows, and both organs was quite extensive. Even though there is still work to be done on the exterior of the cathedral, the roof and interior restoration has now been completed.
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (lab experiments, plus cooking for TV) or read the FIRST published book by an author.
Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus 02/07

7. Reopening
On December 7, 2024, the archbishop of Paris presided over an invitation-only reopening ceremony. The following day, a celebration Mass took place, marking the first time the public was welcomed back inside. The cathedral is now open to the public and its regular daily schedule has resumed, including events and weekly concerts. Over the course of 2025, music will resonate within the cathedral again through organ recitals, and concerts featuring international orchestras and choirs. Tourists from across the globe are thrilled that they can again visit and experience this architectural marvel.
*Read a book where music is important to the plot ==> Story centers around an older country music singer
Heart of Barkness, Spencer Quinn

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 01, 2025 - March 31, 2025

7/7

1. Location
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).
Amish Country Ransom by Mary Alford 13 January; 4☆


2. Construction
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.
#2- Shadows at Dusk by Elizabeth Goddard 3 January; 5☆


3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).
316 pages- Murder with Earl Grey Tea by Karen Rose Smith 8 January; 5☆


4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).
Murder in Postscript by Mary Winters 4 February; 5☆


5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.
Death by Café Mocha by Alex Erickson 21 January; 3 1/2☆


6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) or read the FIRST published book by an author.
Delitto tra le pagine (=Murder Past Due) by Miranda James 8 February; 4☆


7. Reopening
*Read book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) or read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how) .
1st January 2025- Deadly Yellowstone Secrets by Kari Trumbo 5 January; 4☆

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
Duration: 1/1/25 - 31/3/25
7/7

Tasks

1. Location
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).
Blood and Gold by Michael Trant 5★s 19/1/25

2. Construction
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.
Over the River by Annie Seaton 5★s 2/1/25 Daughters of the Darling #2

3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).
A Jug of Murder by Belinda J. Evaline 4★s 3/1/25 148 pages

4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).
The Heirloom by Julie Brooks 4★s 15/1/25

5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.
Shattered by Juanita Kees 5★s 1/1/25 (view spoiler)[A brutal husband; women & children hidden in a steel container, some dead, some almost dead; and that's not all! (hide spoiler)]

6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) or read the FIRST published book by an author.
Island Song by Pepsi Demacque-Crockett 3★s 23/1/25

7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) or read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how)
Dead Liar by Ruth Nina Welsh 5★s 24/1/25 added 19th January, 2025

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
7/7

1. Location
*Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS
Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb 11/1 3★

2. Construction
*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.
Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings 30/1 4★

3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 - 189p
Irish Thoroughbred by Nora Roberts 6/1 2★

4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage
The Mirror by Marlys Millhiser 14/1 4★

5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs - WWII
A Girls' Guide to Winning the War by Annie Lyons 16/1 4★

6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands - veterinary surgeon
Two Weeks 'til Christmas by Laura Greaves 1/1 3★

7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 - 4/1/25
Emergency Exit Only by Michelle Upton 5/1 3.5★

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 01, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Completed 1/26/25

7/7

1. Location
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).
Return to Boone's Hollow by Kim Vogel Sawyer 1/3/25 “r” is in Paris.

2. Construction
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.
Lethal Target by Janice Cantore 1/22/25; series #2

3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).
Love's New Beginnings by Penny Zeller 1/14/25: 218 pages

4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).
Love Finds You in Liberty, Indiana by Melanie Dobson 1/11/25: tagged historical

5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.
Cloaked in Beauty by Karen Witemeyer 1/1/25 Heroine’s childhood home burns to the ground in the prologue

6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) or read the FIRST published book by an author.
A Perfect Silhouette by Judith McCoy Miller 1/26/25: heroine Mellie cuts portraits from paper using scissors as her second job

7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) or read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).
The Songbird of Hope Hill by Kim Vogel Sawyer 1/5/25 the ladies’ choir at Hope Hill is an integral part of the plot.

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 01, 2025 - March 31, 2025

0/7

1. Location
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).

2. Construction
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.

3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).

4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).

5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.

✅6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) - Dead Serious Case #1: Miz Dusty Le Frey - 5/1 - Tristan is a medical examiner

✅7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) - Relic Hunter - 12/1 - added 15/12/24

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025

7 of 7 Complete

🗼1. Location
Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS.
Perish - Lisa Black - 4 Stars - 1/28/25

🗼2. Construction
Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.
One by One - Ruth Ware - 4 Stars - 2/7/25 - RW

🗼3. Golden Ratio
Read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).
The Codex - Douglas Preston - 3 Stars - 1/30/25 - 416 pages

🗼4. History
Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage.
The Evening and the Morning - Ken Follett - 5 Stars - 1/14/25

🗼5. Fire
Read a book published in 2019.
American Predator - Maureen Callahan - 4 Stars - 2/5/25 - orig pub Jul 01, 2019

🗼6. Restoration
Read the FIRST published book by an author.
Assistant to the Villain - Hannah Nicole Maehrer - 4 Stars - 2/10/25

🗼7. Reopening
Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book).
Dry River - John Steele - 3 Stars - 1/26/25 - added Jan 22, 2025

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 01, 2025 - March 31, 2025

6/7

1. Location
*Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS
Sleigh Bells Ring. RaeAnne Thayne. 1.2.25

2. Construction
*Read a series book #2
Razor Girl. Carl Hiaasen. 1.15.25

3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (Stella is an econometrician).
The Kiss Quotient. Helen Hoang. 1.4.25

4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).

5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (Hurricane of 1938)
A Hundred Summers. Beatriz Williams. 1.6.25

6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (hair stylist)
Isle of Palms. Dorothea Benton Frank. 1.11.25

7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (1.7.2025)
The Christmas Child: A Story About Finding You Way Home for the Holidays. Max Lucado. 1.7.25

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 01, 2025 - March 31, 2025

0/7

❎1. Location
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) Tome To Tomb A.C.F. Bookens1/1/25

❎2. Construction
*Read a series book #2. Murder Under the MistletoeLiz Fielding1/9/25

❎3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).311 pp. Murder in BloomLiz Fielding1/10/25

4. History
❎*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage. The Case of the Ghost of Christmas MorningP.J. Fitzsimmons1/13/25

❎5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) (view spoiler)[gamma ray burst from colliding stars bring end of the work. (hide spoiler)]I Think We've Been Here BeforeSuzy Krause 2/15/25

❎6. Restoration
*Read the FIRST published book by an author. Friends with SecretsChristine Gunderson1/23/25

❎7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) added 1/1/25. Cruising Cowboys: A Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery NovelHope Callaghan1/2/25

WC - Notre-Dame Cathedral

✅ Total: 12/12

1. Location
Cover - road
31/12 - , Glenn Adamson - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Title - starts with letter in PARIS
28/12 - Absolute Mayhem: Secret Confessions of a Porn Star, Monica Mayhem - ⭐️

2. Construction
Series - 4
2/1 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, J.K. Rowling - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
4th book in series
Author - initials in ROSE WINDOWS
28/12 - Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family, Omid Scobie - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

3. Golden Ratio
Plot - numbers
30/12 - Numbers: Their Tales, Types, and Treasures, Alfred S. Posamentier - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pages - 2 of 1618
28/12 - Life on Svalbard: Finding Home on a Remote Island Near the North Pole, Cecilia Blomdahl - ⭐️
268 pages

4. History
MPG - historical
30/12 - Nature's Mutiny: How the Little Ice Age of the Long Seventeenth Century Transformed the West and Shaped the Present, Philipp Blom - ⭐️⭐️
Text - famous building
28/12 - A Walk Through Ancient Rome: A Tour of the Historical Sites That Shaped the City, Philip Matyszak - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"the Flavian Amphitheatre (aka the Colosseum)" p.46

5. Fire
Plot - catastrophic event
28/12 - Exploited, Emma Jackson - ⭐️⭐️
MC is groomed & trafficked by a child sex gang
Published - 2019
28/12 - Tea and Cake with Demons: A Buddhist Guide to Feeling Worthy, Adreanna Limbach - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

6. Restoration
Plot - MC works in a trade that requires skill with their hands
31/12 - 101 Things I Learned ® in Culinary School, Louis Eguaras - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
MC is a chef who has good knife skills

7. Reopening
Plot - music
29/12 - Kraftwerk: I Was a Robot, Wolfgang Flür - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

WC Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
Duration: January 01, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Read: 7/7

1. Location
*Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS.
Rock Paper Scissors Devon Monk 1/7/24

2. Construction
*Read a series book #2.
See Her Die Melinda Leigh 1/11/25 (Bree Taggert #2)

3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).
186 pages Stargirl Jerry Spinelli 1/21/25

4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage.
The Lightkeeper's Ball Colleen Coble 1/16/25

5. Fire
*Read a book published in 2019.
A Soldier's Christmas Wish Vivian Arend 1/2/25

6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands.
Charlotte is a baker and Christian is a carpenter. The Last Letters Sophie Kenna 1/18/25

7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024.
January 13, 2025 Eggs Jerry Spinelli 1/15/25

LANDMARKS OF THE WORLD: NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL, 1/1 – 3/31
7/7 COMPLETE

1. LOCATION
*Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE)
The Red Box (Nero Wolfe #4), by Rex Stout, finished 1/3/25 ★★★.5

2. CONSTRUCTION
*Read a series book #2
Hard Time (Time Police #2), by Jodi Taylor, finished 1/5/25 ★★★★.5

3. GOLDEN RATIO
*Read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count)
218 pages : The Case at Barton Manor (Mrs. Lillywhite Investigates #1), by Emily Queen, finished 2/10/25 ★★★.5

4. HISTORY
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage
Murder by Invitation Only (Phyllida Bright #3), by Colleen Cambridge, finished 1/24/25 ★★★★

5. FIRE
*Read a book published in 2019
publ 2-22-19 : Fear in February (Calendar Mysteries #2), by Camilla Chafer, finished 1/9/25 ★★★.5

6. RESTORATION
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what)
bread baker : Crust No One (Bread Shop #2), by Winnie Archer, finished 1/11/25 ★★★.5

7. REOPENING
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book)
added 12-21-24 : A Victim at Valentine’s (Secret Bookcase #5), by Ellie Alexander, finished 1/12/25 ★★★★

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 01, 2025 - March 31, 2025
7/7


1. Location
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).
After Park Patti Benning 1/4/25

2. Construction
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.
#4 Greenoak Bookbinding Mystery Murder in the Cul-de-Sac Penny Brooke 1/5/25

3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).
111 Merry Murder at the Adobe Seren Star Goode 1/2/25

4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).
p 122 “That’s Westminster Palace, isn’t it?” Bridal Bedlam Hazel Smith 2/19/25

5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.
Pub April 15, 2019 Poolside Panic Mel Faye 1/16/25

6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) or read the FIRST published book by an author.
Dental assistant Tea'd Off Patti Benning 1/4/25

7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book)or read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).
Shelved 1/6/25 The Puzzle in the Pumpkin Patch L.L. Gray 1/9/25

Welcome to the fun! I will get everyone linked up on Tuesday when I return home.

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 01, 2025 - March 31, 2025

7/7

1. Location
*Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE). - Same Time Next Year Tessa Bailey - 1/5/25

2. Construction
*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS. - Far from Bliss Sophie Oak - 1/2/25

3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count). - 188 pgs-Champagne Kiss Raleigh Ruebins - 1/16/25

4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage - The Last Letter from Your Lover Jojo Moyes - 4/8/25

5. Fire
*Read a book published in 2019. - Alpha Bully Renee Rose - 1/10/25

6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) - MC is an alien that saves people in danger - When Gracie Met the Grump Mariana Zapata - 1/22/24

7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) - Added 1/9/25 - Wicked Truths Jodi Ellen Malpas - 2/1/25

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
01/01/2025 - 03/31/2025

Tasks

1. Location
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).
Allen Sircy 01/01/2025

2. Construction
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.
Tillie Cole 01/03/2025 Series Book #2

3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).
Penelope Douglas 06/18/2025 516 pages

4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).
Taylor Jenkins Reid 06/27/2025

5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.
Freida McFadden 06/24/2025 Published - 10/18/2019

6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) or read the FIRST published book by an author.
Kim Cross 09/29/2025

7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) or read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how) .
Jessica Khoury 01/06/2025 added to TBR - 01/06/2025

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
6/7

1. Location
This amazing cathedral is located in Paris, on the eastern half of Île de la Cité, an island in the Seine River. For over three centuries, all roads in France have converged on Notre-Dame de Paris. This is because Emperor Augustus declared it the intersection of all the highways in the Roman Empire. In 1769, King Louis XV officially made it the hub of all the nation's routes, and in 1924 the government decided to make Notre-Dame the point from which mileage distances between towns are officially calculated. The compass rose-shaped stone is still visible in the courtyard of the church.
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).- The Red Sphinx: A Sequel to The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas-6/22/25-

2. Construction
Constructed over the course of two centuries starting in 1163, Notre Dame was built on the ruins of four previous churches dating from the 4th century. Utilizing a Latin cross design, its flying buttresses were a groundbreaking innovation from the Gothic period, enabling the construction of taller, more slender buildings while also distributing the weight of the structure. This allowed for the installation of expansive stained-glass windows. The awe-inspiring Rose Windows are considered among the finest examples of Gothic stained-glass craftsmanship.
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.- Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers-1/22/25

3. Golden Ratio
The cathedral's grandeur is not just a product of artistic inspiration; it is also the result of careful mathematical precision. Notre-Dame's Gothic design is rooted in the "Golden Ratio," a mathematical concept that produces aesthetically pleasing proportions while aligning with nature’s most harmonious number, Phi (1.618). This "sacred geometry" has been utilized by builders for centuries, with masterpieces such as the Parthenon as another example.
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).- 218p.- Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney-2/19/25

4. History
Notre-Dame is not merely a religious site but a vessel of French history. From hosting secular legislative events that birthed France's parliament in the 14th century to being transformed into the Temple of Reason during the French Revolution, it became etched in the people's hearts when it stood as the symbol of the liberation of Paris at the end of World War II. On August 25, 1944, General Charles de Gaulle marched through the liberated capital to the cathedral, where bells rang in celebration of the city’s freedom.
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage - The Sicilian by Mario Puzo-12/13/25-
or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).

5. Fire
It was a horrific day for Paris when a catastrophic fire engulfed Notre-Dame on April 15, 2019. It caused extensive damage to the building, including the destruction of its wooden roof and iconic spire. The pipe organs and Rose Windows were luckily not destroyed, and many of the religious relics were saved the day of the fire. But the disaster left the world in shock and mourning, inspiring an outpouring of support and contributions for the cathedral’s restoration, totaling over 900 million dollars.
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.- pub. 2019- Thomas and Niko in the City of Trees by Kid Boise-5/29/25-

6. Restoration
For six years, restoration teams (including carpenters, art restorers, metal workers, stonemasons, and roofers) have been working tirelessly to resurrect this iconic church. Their first task (after securing the building and walls) was to repair the cathedral’s enormous medieval wooden roof and spire. Then the interior work began, the smoke damage to art, windows, and both organs was quite extensive. Even though there is still work to be done on the exterior of the cathedral, the roof and interior restoration has now been completed.
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) or read the FIRST published book by an author.

7. Reopening
On December 7, 2024, the archbishop of Paris presided over an invitation-only reopening ceremony. The following day, a celebration Mass took place, marking the first time the public was welcomed back inside. The cathedral is now open to the public and its regular daily schedule has resumed, including events and weekly concerts. Over the course of 2025, music will resonate within the cathedral again through organ recitals, and concerts featuring international orchestras and choirs. Tourists from across the globe are thrilled that they can again visit and experience this architectural marvel.
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) -Dec. 14, 2024- Eye of the Storm by Marcia Muller-7/5/25
or read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how) .

Welcome everyone! Links are all completed now!

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
0/7

1. Location
This amazing cathedral is located in Paris, on the eastern half of Île de la Cité, an island in the Seine River. For over three centuries, all roads in France have converged on Notre-Dame de Paris. This is because Emperor Augustus declared it the intersection of all the highways in the Roman Empire. In 1769, King Louis XV officially made it the hub of all the nation's routes, and in 1924 the government decided to make Notre-Dame the point from which mileage distances between towns are officially calculated. The compass rose-shaped stone is still visible in the courtyard of the church.
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).

2. Construction
Constructed over the course of two centuries starting in 1163, Notre Dame was built on the ruins of four previous churches dating from the 4th century. Utilizing a Latin cross design, its flying buttresses were a groundbreaking innovation from the Gothic period, enabling the construction of taller, more slender buildings while also distributing the weight of the structure. This allowed for the installation of expansive stained-glass windows. The awe-inspiring Rose Windows are considered among the finest examples of Gothic stained-glass craftsmanship.
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.

3. Golden Ratio
The cathedral's grandeur is not just a product of artistic inspiration; it is also the result of careful mathematical precision. Notre-Dame's Gothic design is rooted in the "Golden Ratio," a mathematical concept that produces aesthetically pleasing proportions while aligning with nature’s most harmonious number, Phi (1.618). This "sacred geometry" has been utilized by builders for centuries, with masterpieces such as the Parthenon as another example.
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).

4. History
Notre-Dame is not merely a religious site but a vessel of French history. From hosting secular legislative events that birthed France's parliament in the 14th century to being transformed into the Temple of Reason during the French Revolution, it became etched in the people's hearts when it stood as the symbol of the liberation of Paris at the end of World War II. On August 25, 1944, General Charles de Gaulle marched through the liberated capital to the cathedral, where bells rang in celebration of the city’s freedom.
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).

5. Fire
It was a horrific day for Paris when a catastrophic fire engulfed Notre-Dame on April 15, 2019. It caused extensive damage to the building, including the destruction of its wooden roof and iconic spire. The pipe organs and Rose Windows were luckily not destroyed, and many of the religious relics were saved the day of the fire. But the disaster left the world in shock and mourning, inspiring an outpouring of support and contributions for the cathedral’s restoration, totaling over 900 million dollars.
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.

6. Restoration
For six years, restoration teams (including carpenters, art restorers, metal workers, stonemasons, and roofers) have been working tirelessly to resurrect this iconic church. Their first task (after securing the building and walls) was to repair the cathedral’s enormous medieval wooden roof and spire. Then the interior work began, the smoke damage to art, windows, and both organs was quite extensive. Even though there is still work to be done on the exterior of the cathedral, the roof and interior restoration has now been completed.
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) or read the FIRST published book by an author.

7. Reopening
On December 7, 2024, the archbishop of Paris presided over an invitation-only reopening ceremony. The following day, a celebration Mass took place, marking the first time the public was welcomed back inside. The cathedral is now open to the public and its regular daily schedule has resumed, including events and weekly concerts. Over the course of 2025, music will resonate within the cathedral again through organ recitals, and concerts featuring international orchestras and choirs. Tourists from across the globe are thrilled that they can again visit and experience this architectural marvel.
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) or read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how) .

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 1 - March 31, 2025

7/7 DONE

1. Location
* road on cover Her Covered Bones Fiona Tarr 1/14

2. Construction
*series book #2 (Dawn Grave #2) Grave Intent Fiona Tarr 1/16
3. Golden Ratio
* page count includes 6, 1 361 pp Her Deadly Truth L.A. Larkin 1/26
4. History
* tagged HISTORICAL The Dastardly Debutante Helen Goltz 1/12
5. Fire
* published in 2019 - First published July 30, 2019 Murder at Crossways Alyssa Maxwell 1/22
6. Restoration
* MC works in a trade that requires skill with their hands - Graeme Gunn is a warrior who uses a sword to make a living as a mercenary The Highlander's Return Lynsay Sands 1/25
7. Reopening
* added to TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 1/2/25 Perfect Storm Paige Shelton 1/13

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
7/7

1. Location
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).
Pomfret Towers by Angela Thirkell 1/19

2. Construction
*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir by R.A. Dick 1/2

3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).
Captain Vorpatril's Alliance (16) by Lois McMaster Bujold 1/31
608 pp

4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage.
The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer 1/1

5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details)
Mr. Standfast by John Buchan 1/9
The Battle of Amiens, in WWI, is almost lost - along with various kidnappings and murder attempts on the good guys.

6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what)
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters 3/12
Archaeologist.

7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book).
Under the Rainbow by Susan Scarlett 1/9
January 2025

COMPLETED

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 01, 2025 - March 31, 2025

7/7

√1. Location
*Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE). Passions in Death by J.D. Robb 1.10.25

√2. Construction
*Read a series book #2 or #4 - Ink and Shadows # 4 in the Secret, Book and Scone Society series, by Ellery Adams 1.27.25

√3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count). The Lightkeeper's Daughters by Jean E. Pendziwol 1.7.25 has 311 pages

√4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage .
Operation Napoleon by Arnaldur Indridison 1.15.25

√5. Fire
*Read a book published in 2019. Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro 2.3.25

√6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) in The Book of Candlelight by Ellery Adams, 1.1.25, Danny is a potter

√7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) The Cosmopolitans by Sarah Schulman 1. 5 .25, added to my TBR December 24, 2024

Welcome to the challenge Sallie, Jonquil, Teri & Denise!

Landmarks of the World: NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL
Begins: 01Jan25 / Ends: 31Mar25


7 / 7 completed


1. Location *Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS - Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club ✔ – 06Jan25

2. Construction *Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS. - D R - Deborah Rodriguez / A Cup of Friendship ✔ – 18Jan25

3. Golden Ratio *Read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 - 160 pg - The Incredible Journey ✔ – 06Jan25

4. History *Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage - On the Wrong Track ✔ – 23Jan25

5. Fire *Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs - A prairie fire, and a dust storm in Sun Dog Memory ✔ – 20Mar25

6. Restoration *Read the FIRST published book by an author. - The Egg and I ✔ – 18Jan25


7. Reopening *Read a book where music is important to the plot - the various pieces of music played by the circus orchestra are intended to calm the animals, excite the audience and cue the performers. If a disaster happens (such as a fall from the trapeze), the orchestra strikes up a particular song so that the audience is distracted while the crew tends to the injured party. - Under the Big Top ✔ – 28Jan25

In here, too.

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
7/7

1. Location
This amazing cathedral is located in Paris, on the eastern half of Île de la Cité, an island in the Seine River. For over three centuries, all roads in France have converged on Notre-Dame de Paris. This is because Emperor Augustus declared it the intersection of all the highways in the Roman Empire. In 1769, King Louis XV officially made it the hub of all the nation's routes, and in 1924 the government decided to make Notre-Dame the point from which mileage distances between towns are officially calculated. The compass rose-shaped stone is still visible in the courtyard of the church.
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).

Rivers of London: Stray Cat Blues, Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel – 04/01/25
Depending on whether you count the R or the S, both are in pAriS.

2. Construction
Constructed over the course of two centuries starting in 1163, Notre Dame was built on the ruins of four previous churches dating from the 4th century. Utilizing a Latin cross design, its flying buttresses were a groundbreaking innovation from the Gothic period, enabling the construction of taller, more slender buildings while also distributing the weight of the structure. This allowed for the installation of expansive stained-glass windows. The awe-inspiring Rose Windows are considered among the finest examples of Gothic stained-glass craftsmanship.
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.

The Body in the Library, Agatha Christie – 15/01/25
Miss Marple #2.

3. Golden Ratio
The cathedral's grandeur is not just a product of artistic inspiration; it is also the result of careful mathematical precision. Notre-Dame's Gothic design is rooted in the "Golden Ratio," a mathematical concept that produces aesthetically pleasing proportions while aligning with nature’s most harmonious number, Phi (1.618). This "sacred geometry" has been utilized by builders for centuries, with masterpieces such as the Parthenon as another example.
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).

The Silence of the Flans, Laura Bradford – 16/01/25
Page count: 281pg.

4. History
Notre-Dame is not merely a religious site but a vessel of French history. From hosting secular legislative events that birthed France's parliament in the 14th century to being transformed into the Temple of Reason during the French Revolution, it became etched in the people's hearts when it stood as the symbol of the liberation of Paris at the end of World War II. On August 25, 1944, General Charles de Gaulle marched through the liberated capital to the cathedral, where bells rang in celebration of the city’s freedom.
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).

Espresso Shot, Cleo Coyle – 09/01/25
The wedding of the MC’s ex husband and his new fiancée takes place in at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The Time Warner Center (now the Deutsche Bank Center) and Columbus Circle also feature, as the fiancee’s office is in the TWC.
“I stumbled across the lawn, my low heels sticking in the still-damp ground; then I reached the sidewalk and took off at a dead run. The Metropolitan Museum covered five city blocks, and I had to travel at least half of that distance to reach the front entrance.” p.311.
“Less than an hour later, Breanne, Roman, and I piled into a cab and drove across town to Columbus Circle, an uptown traffic loop at the southwest corner of Central Park. In the center of this famous hub was a seventy-foot granite column holding a marble statue of Christopher Columbus. A century ago, the monument had been erected to honor the intrepid Italian mariner, but these days Christopher was an afterthought. Columbus Circle was all about the Time Warner Center,...” p.112. Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.

5. Fire
It was a horrific day for Paris when a catastrophic fire engulfed Notre-Dame on April 15, 2019. It caused extensive damage to the building, including the destruction of its wooden roof and iconic spire. The pipe organs and Rose Windows were luckily not destroyed, and many of the religious relics were saved the day of the fire. But the disaster left the world in shock and mourning, inspiring an outpouring of support and contributions for the cathedral’s restoration, totaling over 900 million dollars.
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.

Dragonsdawn, Anne McCaffrey – 23/01/25
Volcanic eruption: “The engines of the shuttle were drowned by the rumbling earth and an ear-splitting roar of tremendous power as the volcano erupted… Later, those who watched the peak fracture and the appearance of the red-hot molten lava oozing from the break said that everything appeared to happen in slow motion….Others averred that it all happened too fast to be sure of details.“ p. 418, Transworld. Kindle Edition.
Also, the first fall of Thread counts theoretically counts as catastrophic, as it destroyed everything organic that it touched.

6. Restoration
For six years, restoration teams (including carpenters, art restorers, metal workers, stonemasons, and roofers) have been working tirelessly to resurrect this iconic church. Their first task (after securing the building and walls) was to repair the cathedral’s enormous medieval wooden roof and spire. Then the interior work began, the smoke damage to art, windows, and both organs was quite extensive. Even though there is still work to be done on the exterior of the cathedral, the roof and interior restoration has now been completed.
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) or read the FIRST published book by an author.

How to Eat to Change How You Drink, Brooke Scheller – 24/01/25
This is the author’s first, and currently only published book.

7. Reopening
On December 7, 2024, the archbishop of Paris presided over an invitation-only reopening ceremony. The following day, a celebration Mass took place, marking the first time the public was welcomed back inside. The cathedral is now open to the public and its regular daily schedule has resumed, including events and weekly concerts. Over the course of 2025, music will resonate within the cathedral again through organ recitals, and concerts featuring international orchestras and choirs. Tourists from across the globe are thrilled that they can again visit and experience this architectural marvel.
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) or read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how) .

The Christmas Guest, Peter Swanson – 06/01/25
Added to the TBR on 02/01/25

Finished

✅ Total: 12/12

1. Location
Cover - road
31/12 - , Glenn Adamson - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Title - starts with letter in PARIS
28/12 - Absolute Mayhem: Secret Confessions of a Porn Star, Monica Mayhem - ⭐️

2. Construction
Series - 4
2/1 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, J.K. Rowling - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
4th book in series
Author - initials in ROSE WINDOWS
28/12 - Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family, Omid Scobie - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

3. Golden Ratio
Plot - numbers
30/12 - Numbers: Their Tales, Types, and Treasures, Alfred S. Posamentier - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pages - 2 of 1618
28/12 - Life on Svalbard: Finding Home on a Remote Island Near the North Pole, Cecilia Blomdahl - ⭐️
268 pages

4. History
MPG - historical
30/12 - Nature's Mutiny: How the Little Ice Age of the Long Seventeenth Century Transformed the West and Shaped the Present, Philipp Blom - ⭐️⭐️
Text - famous building
28/12 - A Walk Through Ancient Rome: A Tour of the Historical Sites That Shaped the City, Philip Matyszak - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"the Flavian Amphitheatre (aka the Colosseum)" p.46

5. Fire
Plot - catastrophic event
28/12 - Exploited, Emma Jackson - ⭐️⭐️
MC is groomed & trafficked by a child sex gang
Published - 2019
28/12 - Tea and Cake with Demons: A Buddhist Guide to Feeling Worthy, Adreanna Limbach - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

6. Restoration
Plot - MC works in a trade that requires skill with their hands
31/12 - 101 Things I Learned ® in Culinary School, Louis Eguaras - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
MC is a chef who has good knife skills

7. Reopening
Plot - music
29/12 - Kraftwerk: I Was a Robot, Wolfgang Flür - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Welcome to the challenge BC & Trish!

Richard wrote: "Finished"

Way to go Richard!

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025

0/7

1. Location
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).

2. Construction
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.

3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).

4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).

5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.

6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands - veterinary surgeon
Two Weeks 'til Christmas by Laura Greaves 1/1 3★

7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) or read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how)

Welcome to the challenge Ruth!

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 01, 2025 - March 31, 2025

7/7

✔️1. Location
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).
The ABC Murders
Title starts with an a

✔️2. Construction
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.

Willow Rose
Read 15 january 2025 304 p. Initials W and R both in rose windows

✔️3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).

Blauwe maan Lee Child 381 p. 28 january 2025
1 and 8 in count pages

✔️4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).

BOOK: The Home for Unwanted Girls Joanna Goodman 384 p. 18 january 2025
MPG: historical

✔️5. 5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.

World War 2 starts in the story, which has a large impact on one of the MC Alma in several ways.

✔️6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) or read the FIRST published book by an author.


Alles is nu Amy Giles 366 p. Read 27 january 2025
Debut Novel Amy giles

✔️7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) or read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how)

P. Dieudonné book added to my TBR shelf on january 11 2025 cause I needed it for a challenge

Welcome Claire!

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 01, 2025 - March 31, 2025

3/7

✔️ 1. Location
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).
Helenes Versprechen by Beate Rösler, completed: march, 8th, two persons are going on a road / road on the cover


2. Construction
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.

3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).

4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).

5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.
Cloaked in Beauty by Karen Witemeyer 1/1/25 Heroine’s childhood home burns to the ground in the prologue

✔️ 6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) or read the FIRST published book by an author.
Die Eisbrecherin: Von meiner Expedition durch Grönland und dem Mut, seinem Traum zu folgen by Geertje Marquardt, Feb, 22nd, first published book


✔️7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book)
Im Schnee (no English edition available) by Tommie Goerz, add on 1/1/25, completed on 2/1/2025

Thanks for joining Runenmädchen!

FINISHED
WC Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
Duration: January 1-21, 2025
Read: 7/7

1. Location
*Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS.
Rock Paper Scissors Devon Monk 1/7/24

2. Construction
*Read a series book #2.
See Her Die Melinda Leigh 1/11/25 (Bree Taggert #2)

3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).
186 pages Stargirl Jerry Spinelli 1/21/25

4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage.
The Lightkeeper's Ball Colleen Coble 1/16/25

5. Fire
*Read a book published in 2019.
A Soldier's Christmas Wish Vivian Arend 1/2/25

6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands.
Charlotte is a baker and Christian is a carpenter. The Last Letters Sophie Kenna 1/18/25

7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024.
January 13, 2025 Eggs Jerry Spinelli 1/15/25

Excellent job JoAnne!

Finished

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
Duration: 1/1/25 - 31/3/25
7/7

Tasks

1. Location
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).
Blood and Gold by Michael Trant 5★s 19/1/25

2. Construction
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.
Over the River by Annie Seaton 5★s 2/1/25 Daughters of the Darling #2

3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).
A Jug of Murder by Belinda J. Evaline 4★s 3/1/25 148 pages

4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).
The Heirloom by Julie Brooks 4★s 15/1/25

5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.
Shattered by Juanita Kees 5★s 1/1/25 (view spoiler)[A brutal husband; women & children hidden in a steel container, some dead, some almost dead; and that's not all! (hide spoiler)]

6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) or read the FIRST published book by an author.
Island Song by Pepsi Demacque-Crockett 3★s 23/1/25

7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) or read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how)
Dead Liar by Ruth Nina Welsh 5★s 24/1/25 added 19th January, 2025

Terrific job Brenda!

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 1 - March 31, 2025

7/7 DONE

1. Location
* road on cover Her Covered Bones Fiona Tarr 1/14

2. Construction
*series book #2 (Dawn Grave #2) Grave Intent Fiona Tarr 1/16
3. Golden Ratio
* page count includes 6, 1 361 pp Her Deadly Truth L.A. Larkin 1/26
4. History
* tagged HISTORICAL The Dastardly Debutante Helen Goltz 1/12
5. Fire
* published in 2019 - First published July 30, 2019 Murder at Crossways Alyssa Maxwell 1/22
6. Restoration
* MC works in a trade that requires skill with their hands - Graeme Gunn is a warrior who uses a sword to make a living as a mercenary The Highlander's Return Lynsay Sands 1/25
7. Reopening
* added to TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 1/2/25 Perfect Storm Paige Shelton 1/13

Jan wrote: "Terrific job Brenda!"

Thank you Jan :)

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 01, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Completed 1/26/25

7/7

1. Location
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).
Return to Boone's Hollow by Kim Vogel Sawyer 1/3/25 “r” is in Paris.

2. Construction
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.
Lethal Target by Janice Cantore 1/22/25; series #2

3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).
Love's New Beginnings by Penny Zeller 1/14/25: 218 pages

4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).
Love Finds You in Liberty, Indiana by Melanie Dobson 1/11/25: tagged historical

5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.
Cloaked in Beauty by Karen Witemeyer 1/1/25 Heroine’s childhood home burns to the ground in the prologue

6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) or read the FIRST published book by an author.
A Perfect Silhouette by Judith McCoy Miller 1/26/25: heroine Mellie cuts portraits from paper using scissors as her second job

7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) or read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).
The Songbird of Hope Hill by Kim Vogel Sawyer 1/5/25 the ladies’ choir at Hope Hill is an integral part of the plot.

All done!

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
1 January 2025 - 24 January 2025
7/7

1. Location
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).

Rivers of London: Stray Cat Blues, Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel – 04/01/25
Depending on whether you count the R or the S, both are in pAriS.

2. Construction
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.

The Body in the Library, Agatha Christie – 15/01/25
Miss Marple #2.

3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).

The Silence of the Flans, Laura Bradford – 16/01/25
Page count: 281pg.

4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).

Espresso Shot, Cleo Coyle – 09/01/25
The wedding of the MC’s ex husband and his new fiancée takes place in at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The Time Warner Center (now the Deutsche Bank Center) and Columbus Circle also feature, as the fiancee’s office is in the TWC.
“I stumbled across the lawn, my low heels sticking in the still-damp ground; then I reached the sidewalk and took off at a dead run. The Metropolitan Museum covered five city blocks, and I had to travel at least half of that distance to reach the front entrance.” p.311.
“Less than an hour later, Breanne, Roman, and I piled into a cab and drove across town to Columbus Circle, an uptown traffic loop at the southwest corner of Central Park. In the center of this famous hub was a seventy-foot granite column holding a marble statue of Christopher Columbus. A century ago, the monument had been erected to honor the intrepid Italian mariner, but these days Christopher was an afterthought. Columbus Circle was all about the Time Warner Center,...” p.112. Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.

5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.

Dragonsdawn, Anne McCaffrey – 23/01/25
Volcanic eruption: “The engines of the shuttle were drowned by the rumbling earth and an ear-splitting roar of tremendous power as the volcano erupted… Later, those who watched the peak fracture and the appearance of the red-hot molten lava oozing from the break said that everything appeared to happen in slow motion….Others averred that it all happened too fast to be sure of details.“ p. 418, Transworld. Kindle Edition.
Also, the first fall of Thread counts theoretically counts as catastrophic, as it destroyed everything organic that it touched.

6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) or read the FIRST published book by an author.

How to Eat to Change How You Drink, Brooke Scheller – 24/01/25
This is the author’s first, and currently only published book.

7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) or read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how) .

The Christmas Guest, Peter Swanson – 06/01/25
Added to the TBR on 02/01/25

Way to go Jonquil, Hannah & Trish!!

FINISHED

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 01, 2025 - March 31, 2025

7/7

✔️1. Location
*Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or THE).
The ABC Murders
Title starts with an a

✔️2. Construction
*Read a series book #2 or #4 or read a book by an author whose initials can be found in ROSE WINDOWS.

Willow Rose
Read 15 january 2025 304 p. Initials W and R both in rose windows

✔️3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (tell us how) or read a book with a page count that includes TWO of the following numbers: 1, 6, 1, 8 (share page count).

Blauwe maan Lee Child 381 p. 28 january 2025
1 and 8 in count pages

✔️4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage or read a book that mentions a famous building in its text (share text).

BOOK: The Home for Unwanted Girls Joanna Goodman 384 p. 18 january 2025
MPG: historical

✔️5. 5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (briefly share details) or read a book published in 2019.

World War 2 starts in the story, which has a large impact on one of the MC Alma in several ways.

✔️6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (tell us what) or read the FIRST published book by an author.


Alles is nu Amy Giles 366 p. Read 27 january 2025
Debut Novel Amy giles

✔️7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (share date you added book) or read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how)

P. Dieudonné book added to my TBR shelf on january 11 2025 cause I needed it for a challenge

Terrific job Claire!

Landmarks of the World: Notre-Dame Cathedral
January 01, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Completed 1.29.25
7/7

1. Location
*Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in PARIS
Sleigh Bells Ring. RaeAnne Thayne. 1.2.25

2. Construction
*Read a series book #2
Razor Girl. Carl Hiaasen. 1.15.25

3. Golden Ratio
*Read a book where math or numbers are important to the plot (Stella is an econometrician).
The Kiss Quotient. Helen Hoang. 1.4.25

4. History
*Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage
When the Emperor Was Divine. Julie Otsuka. 1.22.25

5. Fire
*Read a book where a catastrophic event occurs (Hurricane of 1938)
A Hundred Summers. Beatriz Williams. 1.6.25

6. Restoration
*Read a book with an MC who works in a trade that requires skill with their hands (hair stylist)
Isle of Palms. Dorothea Benton Frank. 1.11.25

7. Reopening
*Read a book added to your TBR AFTER December 7, 2024 (1.7.2025)
The Christmas Child: A Story About Finding You Way Home for the Holidays. Max Lucado. 1.7.25