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Roll #4Start Space: 12
Number Rolled: 4
Landed on: 16. You fell and scraped your knee. Go back to #7 Guest Services for a bandage.
7. Guest Services - You take notice of the offerings here.
Choose one aspect of Guest Services and read a book to match its task.
~*First Aid - Read a book that has a red or white cover.~
*Comfort Station - Read a book where a woman gives birth or has a newborn baby.
*Indoor Rest Area - Read a book that features chilly weather (snow, cold rain, etc.).
*ATM - Read a book in which someone receives a monetary inheritance.
*Lost and Found - Read a book in which a child is missing or lost.
Book Read: Green Eggs and Ham
(finished 13 September 2025)How it fits: book has a red cover to fit with the first aid prompt
🔴 Roll # 10Start Space➖24
Number Rolled➖5
Space Landed On➖29-MANED WOLF
▪️ Read a book that takes you by surprise or that has a huge plot twist. No need to post why–let’s keep the surprises for other readers to discover.
Completed➖Resolve: A clean suspense novel by Samantha Price
Date➖9/13/25
Fits Because➖It’s a surprise 😮
Roll #2Start space - 2
Rolled - 5
Landed on - 7. Guest Services - You take notice of the offerings here.
Choose one aspect of Guest Services and read a book to match its task.
*First Aid - Read a book that has a red or white cover.
*Comfort Station - Read a book where a woman gives birth or has a newborn baby.
*Indoor Rest Area - Read a book that features chilly weather (snow, cold rain, etc.).
*ATM - Read a book in which someone receives a monetary inheritance.
*Lost and Found - Read a book in which a child is missing or lost.
Book Read - Escaping Reality by Rachel Skatvold (9-16-25)
How it fits - Ava's son goes missing
Roll #1 - rolled 33. Information Booth - You stop to ask for directions to your favorite animals.
Read a book that features a road trip. Bonus points if the MC has to ask for directions.
Read:
- finished 9/16/2025
Roll #2Start space 3.
Rolled: 5
Landed on:
8. Flamingo Bridge - You spot the flamingos up ahead but pause on the bridge to tie your shoe.
Read a book with a bridge on the cover OR with a shoe on the cover.
Andrea - how big/visible should the shoe on the cover be.For example, this one you can see the red show but not very big on the cover:
Roll # 3Start Space: 4
Rolled: 5
Space Landed On: 9
Flamingo Pond - One of the flamingos slips and falls, which makes you laugh.
Read a book with an MPG of CHICK LIT, HUMOR, or ROMCOM (Romantic Comedy).
Read:
All's Fair in Love and CupcakesFinished: 9/17/25
How it fits: MPG - Chick Lit
🔴 Roll # 11Start Space➖29
Number Rolled➖2
Space Landed On➖31-SLOTH
Read a book whose title begins with a letter in SLOTH (all words count).
Completed➖Home Run by Travis Thrasher
Date➖9/17/25
Fits Because➖Title begins with Letter ‘H’ (Home)—a letter in SLOTH
Completed Roll #8Roll #: 8
Start Space: 7
Number Rolled: 5
Landed On: 12. Alpaca - They look so warm and fuzzy, but you’re not sure about petting one.
Read a book that features an alpaca or llama OR in which someone uses wool in some fashion (knits with wool, wears a wool sweater, etc.).
Book Read: Alpacas and Alibis by Ramey James
(09/19/25) GM-not horrible, but not cleanHow it fits: Alpacas and features a yarn shop with lots of crochet/knitting mentioned.
🔴 Roll # 12Start Space➖31
Number Rolled➖4
Space Landed On➖35-AUDITORIUM
Read a book in which characters watch a movie. If it was named, what movie did they watch?
Completed➖Inside the Ten-Foot Line by Lori Scott
Date➖9/20/25
Fits Because➖Lorali and friends watched Godzilla 16 at the movie theater
Roll #5Start Space: 7
Number Rolled: 6
Landed on: 13. Red Barn - Four-legged critters greet you here.
Choose your favorite and read a book to fit its related task.
*Sheep - Read a book set on a farm.
*Goats - Read a book with a rambunctious animal.
*Donkey - Read a book with a stubborn character.
*Miniature Pony - Read a book in which there is a big difference in the heights of the two leading characters.
Book Read: A Mother's Gift
How it fits: going with the 'sheep' prompt, this book is set on Jude and Leah Shetler's farm
Roll # 4Start Space: 9
Rolled: 2
Space Landed On: 11
Birds Landing - Within this cage, you can feed the birds, and they land on you too!
Read a book with a bird on the cover.
Read:
An Untamed LandFinished: 9/22/25
How it fits: There are 3 Canadian geese on the cover.
Completed Roll #9Roll #: 9
Start Space: 12
Number Rolled: 6
Landed On: 18. Prime Meridian Café - It’s time for lunch!
Choose your meal and read a book to fit its related task.
*Pizza - Read a book in which a character eats pizza.
*Burger and Fries - Read a book in which a character gets takeout.
*Chicken Strips - Read a book in which a character has chickens.
*Fish and Chips - Read a book in which a character goes fishing.
Book Read: The Burning of Rosemont Abbey by Naomi Stephens
(09/23/25)How it fits: *Fish and Chips - Read a book in which a character goes fishing - Paul and Malcolm go fishing as young boys.
Roll #2Start space 3.
Rolled: 5
Landed on:
8. Flamingo Bridge - You spot the flamingos up ahead but pause on the bridge to tie your shoe.
Read a book with a bridge on the cover OR with a shoe on the cover.
- 09/22/2025
Roll #3Start space: 8
Rolled: 4
Landed on:
12. Alpaca - They look so warm and fuzzy, but you’re not sure about petting one.
Read a book that features an alpaca or llama OR in which someone uses wool in some fashion (knits with wool, wears a wool sweater, etc.).
Sarita wrote: "Andrea - how big/visible should the shoe on the cover be.For example, this one you can see the red show but not very big on the cover:
"Sorry for the delay, Sarita. If the shoe can be seen (which it can on this cover), then the book works.
Roll #3Start space - 7
Rolled - 4
Landed on - 11. Birds Landing - Within this cage, you can feed the birds, and they land on you too!
Read a book with a bird on the cover.
Book Read -
Undertow by Lisa Phillips (9-24-25)How it fits - eagle on badge
Roll #4Start space - 11
Rolled - 4
Landed on - 15. Discovery House - You watch children take part in hands-on learning.
Read a book in which a character has a hands-on job. (Construction, babysitting, etc.)
Book Read -
Lacy's Legacy by Elaine Manders (9-28-25)How it fits - MC, Ethan, works as hired hand
Roll #5Start space: 9
Rolled: 5
Landed on: 14. Goat Yard - A child cries after a goat kid head-butted him into the dirt.
Read a book in which a child cries. Share why they cried.
Book Read:
(9/30/25)Thad cried because his best friend moved away.
Roll #6Start Space: 13
Number Rolled: 4
Landed on: 17. Tamarin Treetops - These small monkeys are so active! They chatter a lot too.
Read a book with a chatterbox character OR with an active toddler.
Book Read: His Unexpected Grandchild
(finished 2 October 2025)How it fits: The grandchild in question, Tate, is a typically busy 2 year old, keeping his grandparents on their toes!
🔴Roll # 13Start Space➖35
Number Rolled➖3
Space Landed On➖38-PENGUIN
Read a book whose title words all begin with letters in one of these places: Alaska, Antarctica, Iceland, Greenland, or Siberia (3-word minimum).
Completed➖After the Rains by Deborah Raney
Date➖10/4/25
Fits Because➖Book title beginning letters (ATR) are in “AnTaRctica”
I just reread the rules where it said to post what I read in a separate post. Sorry. I am now post the books I have done so far,Roll # 1--Rolled a 6
Landed on #6-Elephant Fountain--Read a book with a water fountain or waterfall on the cover.
Book read--
Quest in Yosemite National Park A Mystery Adventure (National Park Mystery Series Book 5) by Aaron Johnson -- Read 8/22/25It has a picture of a waterfall on the cover.
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Roll #2 Start on space 6
Rolled a 6
Landed on # 12--Alpaca--Read a book that features an alpaca or llama OR in which someone uses wool in some fashion (knits with wool, wears a wool sweater, etc)
Book read--
Alpaca Lies (Bought-the-Farm Mystery #5) by Ellen Riggs --Read 9/9/25One of the characters in the book is a dancing alpaca.
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Roll # 3 Start on space 12
Rolled a 4
Landed on # 16--You fell and scraped your knee. Go back to #7 Guest Services for a bandage
#7 Guest Services - you take notice of the offerings here.
Choose one aspect of Guest Services and read a book to match its task
Task Chose--First Aid-Read a book with a red or white cover
Book read--
by Jason F. Wright Read 10/5/25The book has a mostly red cover
Completed Roll #10Roll #: 10
Start Space: 18
Number Rolled: 3
Landed On: 21. Clouded Leopard - This beautiful big cat is taking a nap in the shade.
Read a book with clouds on the cover OR in which a character takes a nap.
Book Read:Shadow of the Storm by Connilyn Cossette
(10/06/25)How it fits: Shira’s aunt takes a nap.
Roll #5Start space - 15
Rolled - 4
Landed on - 19. Forest Tortoise - This guy is slow, but he’s hungry. Crunch! Crunch! He loves his lettuce!
Read a book set in a forest OR in which a character eats a salad.
Book Read -
Blind Trust by Natalie Walters (10-7-25)How it fits - pg 55-56, the group ate baked ziti, salad and breadsticks
Roll #3Start space: 8
Rolled: 4
Landed on:
12. Alpaca - They look so warm and fuzzy, but you’re not sure about petting one.
Read a book that features an alpaca or llama OR in which someone uses wool in some fashion (knits with wool, wears a wool sweater, etc.).
- read 10/03/2025
Roll #4Start space: 12
Rolled: 3
Landed on:
15. Discovery House - You watch children take part in hands-on learning.
Read a book in which a character has a hands-on job. (Construction, babysitting, etc.)
- read 10/06/2025 - the main female is a bookseller - so hand on wrt packing out books, organizing displays, unloading inventory.
Roll #6Start space - 19
Rolled - 3
Landed on - 22. Crane - One of these elegant birds stretched out its wings–what a wingspan!
Read a book with arms spread wide on the cover OR with an elegantly dressed person on the cover.
Book Read -
The Case of the Chewable Worms by Bill Myers (10-9-25)How it fits - boy with arms spread
Roll # 5Start Space: 11
Rolled: 1
Space Landed On: 12
Alpaca - They look so warm and fuzzy, but you’re not sure about petting one.
Read a book that features an alpaca or llama OR in which someone uses wool in some fashion (knits with wool, wears a wool sweater, etc.).
Read:
Hidden PerilFinished: 10/9/25
How it fits: Kristin wore a wool sweater (p 46).
Roll # 6Start Space: 12
Rolled: 4
Space Landed On: 16
You fell and scraped your knee. Go back to #7 Guest Services for a bandage.
Space Landed On: 7
Guest Services - You take notice of the offerings here.
Choose one aspect of Guest Services and read a book to match its task.
*First Aid - Read a book that has a red or white cover.
*Comfort Station - Read a book where a woman gives birth or has a newborn baby.
*Indoor Rest Area - Read a book that features chilly weather (snow, cold rain, etc.).
*ATM - Read a book in which someone receives a monetary inheritance.
*Lost and Found - Read a book in which a child is missing or lost.
Read:
Finished: 10/11/25
Task: Lost and Found - Read a book in which a child is missing or lost.
How it fits: Loyal went missing and was rescued by his father with help from the sheriff.
Roll #7Start Space: 17
Number Rolled: 2
Landed on: 19. Forest Tortoise - This guy is slow, but he’s hungry. Crunch! Crunch! He loves his lettuce!
Read a book set in a forest OR in which a character eats a salad.
Book Read: Beside the Dead
(finished 16 October 2025)How it fits: takes place in Evergreen Falls, Maine, a location in Maine's North Woods, which one character notes is surrounded by 'almost 3 million acres of forest'
🔴 Roll # 14Start Space➖38
Number Rolled➖1
Space Landed On➖39-CHEETAH
Read a book in which a character is a runner OR a book that has a fast-paced plot.
Completed➖The Race Against Time by William Roushey
Date➖10/17/25
Fits Because➖Carson is a runner on his college cross-country team.
🔴Roll # 15Start Space➖39
Number Rolled➖5
Space Landed On➖44-SIMMONS HIPPO OUTPOST
Read a book with a title word that is longer than seven letters.
Completed➖The Youngest Hero by Jerry B. Jenkins
Date➖10/19/25
Fits Because➖”YOUNGEST” is Eight (8) Letters
Roll # 4 Start on space 7Rolled a 2
Landed on # 9--One of the flamingos slips and falls, which makes you laugh. Read a book with an MPG of Chick Lit, Humor, or Romcom
Book Read--
by Julie Wright Read 10/20/25Has an MPG of Chick Lit
Roll #5Start space: 15
Rolled: 4
Landed on:
19. Forest Tortoise - This guy is slow, but he’s hungry. Crunch! Crunch! He loves his lettuce!
Read a book set in a forest OR in which a character eats a salad.
- a portion was set in a forest - finished 10/18/2024
Start Space➖18
Number Rolled➖6
Space Landed On➖24-TIGER VIEWING BUILDING
▪️Read a book written by an author whose first and last initials are found in TIGER VIEWING BUILDING.
Completed➖Not Until This Moment by Valerie M. Bodden
Date➖9/7/25
Fits Because➖Authors first and last initials are in “Tiger Viewing Building” (VB)