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Welcome, Ruth and Lynda!
Welcome to the challenge Bonita, Banshee, Tari, Ruth, Karen, Brenda and Lynda!
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PARTICIPANTS:
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7. Jackie
9. Marina
10. Mave
12. Phrynne
14. Sallie
15. Sam
POI: SYDNEY OPERA HOUSEDATE: 07/01/20 - 06/30/21
This will be a combination task/spell out challenge, where you may choose to do the tasks or the spell out section, or both. Please note: a book can only be used one time for this challenge -either for a task or for a letter in the spell out section, but not for both.
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Challenge Rules:
The page limit requirement is 125 pages unless otherwise specified; however, participants are welcome to combine smaller books to reach the page limit. All books are allowed (children's, manga, graphic novels, audio, ebook, etc). Re-reads are fine - just be sure to re-read the entire book.
Challenge Updates:
You are welcome to post updates while working your way through the challenge. When posting an update, please include the following information: a link to the book title, the author's name, and the date you finished reading the book.
Completed Challenges:
When you have completed this challenge, copy and paste your entire challenge in a new message, letting us know it is completed. A completed challenge must include: a link to the book title, the author's name, and the date you finished reading the book.
Notes on how to post book title and author links can be found here.
WRC's General Challenge Rules and Guidelines can be found here.
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TASKS:
To complete the task section, read a book for each of the items listed below.
1. SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE:
The beautiful Sydney Opera House is a performing arts centre located at Sydney Harbor in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
❂Read a book set in Australia, OR
❂Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE.
2. CONSTRUCTION:
Construction of the Sydney Opera House began March 1, 1959 and was completed October 20, 1973.
❂Read a book published between March 1959 and October 1973 (inclusive), OR
❂Read a book published in March or October (any year).
3. DESIGN:
It is of the expressionist design and has a series of concrete "shells", each with a radius of 246 ft, 8.6 inches.
❂Read a book with a shell or a building shown on the cover, OR
❂Read a book in which the total page count contains one of the following numbers: 2, 4, 6 or 8.
4. ARCHITECT:
The original architect was Jørn Oberg Utzon. Born in Denmark, he became interested in ships and a possible naval career.
❂Read a book set in Denmark, OR
❂Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in JORN OBERG UTZON.
5. UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE:
The Sydney Opera House became a UNESCO World Heritage Site on June 28, 2007. It was also a finalist in the New7Wonders of the World campaign list.
❂Read a book in which heritage is a part of the story, OR
❂Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.
6. COST:
Cost of construction at the time was A$102 million, equivalent to A$297 million in 2016.
❂Read a book in which finances plays a part in the story, OR
❂Read a book from your WTR found in a position somewhere between 102 and 297 (inclusive).
7. VISITORS:
As one of the most popular attractions in Australia, it is visited by more than 8 million people each year. Approximately 350,000 visitors take a guided tour each year.
❂Read a book where someone travels, OR
❂Read a book whose title begins with a letter found in VISITORS.
8. OPENING:
The Sydney Opera House was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II on October 20, 1973. It was televised and included a fireworks display and a performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.
❂Read a book in which fireworks is mentioned, OR
❂Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in QUEEN ELIZABETH II.
SPELL OUT:
Choose something related to the the SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE to spell out by using the following: (1) first letter of the book's title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name. I've provided a list of options below, but feel free to use something of your own.
1. Sydney Opera House
2. March
3. October
4. Shells
5. Jørn Oberg Utzon
6. Denmark
7. UNESCO World Heritage Site
8. New7Wonders of the World
9. Australia
10. New South Wales
11. Sydney
12. Queen Elizabeth II
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F I N I S H E R S
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Tari
Brenda
Banshee
Bonita
Ed
Barbara ★
Ruth
Karen ♐
Olivermagnus
Book Concierge
Thanks for joining us, Judy!
Well done, Ed!
Jennifer wrote: "Jingles, sorry about this. I got pulled away for work and haven't had computer access for about 5 days. I promise I'll be on time next time."No problem, Jennifer! I knew something had happened, and I completely understand.
I hope you have time to enjoy this challenge, as I know it's one of your favorites :)
Hang in there and don't let work drive you crazy!!
Welcome to the challenge Bonita, Barbara, Kathryn, Brenda, Banshee, Tari and Karen!
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HISTORICAL LANDMARKS OF ARIZONATHIRD QUARTER, 2020
DATE: 07/01/20 - 09/30/20
Next up on our quarterly challenge list is historical landmarks in the US state of Arizona.
This is a combination task/spell challenge, where you may complete either the task section or the spell section, or both. Please note: a book may only be used on time for this challenge - either the task section or the spell section, but not both.
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Challenge Rules:
The page limit requirement is 125 pages unless otherwise specified; however, participants are welcome to combine smaller books to reach the page limit. All books are allowed (children's, manga, graphic novels, audio, ebook, etc). Re-reads are fine - just be sure to re-read the entire book.
Challenge Updates:
You are welcome to post updates while working your way through the challenge. When posting an update, please include the following information: a link to the book title, the author's name, and the date you finished reading the book.
Completed Challenges:
When you have completed this challenge, copy and paste your entire challenge in a new message, letting us know it is completed. A completed challenge must include: a link to the book title, the author's name, and the date you finished reading the book.
Notes on how to post book title and author links can be found here.
WRC's General Challenge Rules and Guidelines can be found here.
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TASKS:
To complete the task section, read a book for each of the landmarks listed below.
1. DESERT LABORATORY:
Founded in 1903 by the Carnegie Institution, the Desert Laboratory was set up to study how plants survive and thrive in the heat and aridity of deserts.
❂Read a book set in a desert or a hot location, OR
❂Read a book with a plant shown on the cover.
2. GRAND CANYON DEPOT:
The Grand Canyon Depot was constructed in 1909 for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. It is one of three remaining railroad depots in the US built with logs as the primary structure material.
❂Read a book in which someone journeys by train, OR
❂Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in GRAND CANYON DEPOT (no word count limit, but all words count).
3. HUBBELL TRADING POST:
Established in 1878, the Hubbell Trading Post was considered a meeting ground of two cultures between the Navajo and the settlers who came to the area to trade.
❂Read a book set during the 1800's, OR
❂Read a book by an author whose first and last initials are found in HUBBELL TRADING POST.
4. SAN XAVIER DEL BAC MISSION:
The San Xasvier del Bac Mission is a Spanish Catholic mission located in Tucson, Arizona. Originally built in 1692, the current sturcture dates to 1783 - 1797.
❂Read a book in which a church or mission is part of the story, OR
❂Read a book with the letter "X" found somewhere in the title.
5. TOMBSTONE HISTORIC DISTRICT:
Associated with the struggle between lawlessness and civility in the frontier towns of the wild west, the Tombstone Historic District is also home to the legendary O.K. Corral.
❂Read a book tagged as "western" on the book's main page, OR
❂Read a book whose title begins with a letter found in OK CORRAL.
6. WINONA SITE:
Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964, the Winona Site is an archaeological site located in Coconino County, Arizona, and is part of the Coconino National Forest. It is located near Sunset Crater which erupted in 1066.
❂Read a book in which an eruption or explosion takes place, OR
❂Read a book set in Arizona.
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SPELL OUT:
Choose something related to Arizona to spell out by using the following: (1) first letter of the book's title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name. I've provided a list of options below, but feel free to use something of your own.
1. Desert Laboratory
2. Grand Canyon Depot
3. Hubbell Trading Post
4. San Xavier del Bac Mission
5. Tombstone Historic District
6. Winona Site
7. Arizona
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F I N I S H E R S
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Brenda
Tari
Jackie
Jonquil
Olivermagnus
Beth
Angie
Simone
Barbara ★
Bonita
Ruth
Ed
Book Concierge
Kathryn
Karen ♐
Judy - Since Jennifer has not posted your picks (very unusual for her, but she may be in a situation where she can't do it at the moment), I will post them below, so that you have plenty of time for planning and library holds, checkouts, etc, if needed.
Here are my picks:
We Live in Water
Lost Children Archive
Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee
I hope you enjoy them!
Welcome, Diana!
Welcome to the challenge JoAnne, Lynda, Ed, Phrynne, Bonita, Tari, Beth, Brenda, Barbara and Diana!!
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PARTICIPANTS:
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1. Angie
3. Beth
8. Diana S
13. Olivermagnus
16. Sallie
