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ARCHIVE: Yearly Challenges > A to Z Challenge -- Location Edition 2017

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message 251: by Carri (new)

Carri | 316 comments update 4/26 done

U - Utah, the Uinta Mountains - The Mountains Between Us by Charles Martin 01/14/17


message 252: by Nik (new)

Nik (bleepnik) | 852 comments [4/26] (OM 78)

03. Chicago, US, in Divergent (2017.01.09, ★★★★☆).
12. Lakeside, Wisconsin, US, in American Gods (2017.01.04, ★★★★☆).
13. Molching, Germany, in The Book Thief (2017.01.07, ★★★★☆).

Today's addition:
15. Outer space, in The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (2017.01.14, ★★★★★).


message 253: by Paul Emily (new)

Paul Emily Ryan (kickbackyak) Updated message 21 with

J: Jamaillia (Ship of Magic - ****)
V: Venta Belgarum (The Lantern Bearers - ****)
L: Londinium (The Silver Branch - ****)

3/26


message 254: by Greg (last edited Jan 14, 2017 05:23AM) (new)

Greg (lupercross) | 2250 comments Finished Look Away which is set largely in Virginia. So, there is my V.

To date I have:
B - Bit of Heaven (A Stainless Steel Rat is Born)
M - Monfort (The Dragon Society)
V - Virginia (Look Away)
W - Washington DC (Edge of Eternity)

4/26


message 255: by Erin (new)

Erin (ezridar03) Update to message #8

✔ G: Georgia - The Underground Railroad

2/26


message 256: by Kadijah Michelle (new)

Kadijah Michelle (kadmich) | 2176 comments Phew, I am finally able to post the update for you all!

I am so sorry it has taken so long, between illness and a crashed computer, I've fallen way behind on my Moderator duties.

Thank you all so much for your patience!


message 257: by Brianna (last edited Jan 14, 2017 07:24PM) (new)

Brianna (bebecburt) | 375 comments 01.08.17 - 01.14.17

read → 04 | 20

✓ N → New MexicoThe Green Glass Sea by Ellen Klages
✓ J → JakkuThe Force Awakens by Alan Dean Foster
✓ I → IllinoisAmerican Gods by Neil Gaiman


message 258: by JackAttack (last edited Jan 30, 2017 02:04PM) (new)

JackAttack | 29 comments Joining in :)


A TO Z CHALLENGE -- LOCATION EDITION
Duration: 01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017

0/26 completed

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N: New York - Girls in the Moon-1/29/2017
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Still Waters by Tami Hoag Girls in the Moon by Janet McNally


message 259: by Miriam (new)

Miriam | 112 comments Updated message 169


message 260: by Margaret (new)

Margaret | 22 comments 1/26 completed
Oklahoma - Grapes of Wrath


message 261: by Kelly (new)

Kelly (kellysrambles) | 1000 comments Updated #52.

4 /26 complete.


message 262: by Paul Emily (last edited Jan 15, 2017 02:30PM) (new)

Paul Emily Ryan (kickbackyak) Updated message 21 with U: United States of America - Lies We Tell Ourselves - ****

4/26


message 263: by Lauri (new)

Lauri (otwlauri) | 152 comments Updating post #85! 6/26 so far!


message 264: by Tiffany (new)

Tiffany (justthatbookishgirl) Update 87 please :)

5/26


message 265: by Nik (new)

Nik (bleepnik) | 852 comments [5/26] (OM 78)

03. Chicago, US, in Divergent (2017.01.09, ★★★★☆).
12. Lakeside, Wisconsin, US, in American Gods (2017.01.04, ★★★★☆).
13. Molching, Germany, in The Book Thief (2017.01.07, ★★★★☆).
15. Outer space, in The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (2017.01.14, ★★★★★).

Today's addition:
18. Republic of Gilead, US, in The Handmaid's Tale (2017.01.15, ★★★★☆).


message 266: by Tanya Patrice (new)

Tanya Patrice (tanyapatrice) | 11 comments Updated Message # 62
✓ H → Harlem, NY → The Ballad of Black Tom
✓ J → Japan → Malice
✓ V → Virginia, NY → Commonwealth
✓ Y → Yorkshire → Fellside


message 267: by Marelis (last edited Jan 15, 2017 04:09PM) (new)

Marelis Salazar (marelissalazar) I'm in for this challenge, 26 books :D
updated 3/26
12. L: London, Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
2. B: Bag End: The hobbit by J.R.R.Tolkien
13. M: Mexico City: Corazonadas by Benito Taibo


message 268: by Kelly B (last edited Feb 28, 2017 04:28PM) (new)

Kelly B (kellybey) I'm in, for 26 books.

Current count: 10/26

A=Alabama The Elementals
B=Barbados Eltonsbrody
C=Chicago Bottomland
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G=Ammie, Come Home
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I=Ironwood, The Bird Eater
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L= London Behind Her Eyes
M=Massachusetts, A Head Full of Ghosts
N=New York: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay O=Ohio, My Friend Dahmer
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T=Thailand, The Narrow Road to the Deep North
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V=Vermont-The Sleepwalker
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message 269: by Kelly B (new)

Kelly B (kellybey) Update to post 276;-).

Current count: 1/26


message 270: by Charity (new)

Charity (faeryrebel78) | 1465 comments Updated message 5.

3/26


message 271: by Nik (new)

Nik (bleepnik) | 852 comments [6/26] (OM 78)

03. Chicago, US, in Divergent (2017.01.09, ★★★★☆).
12. Lakeside, Wisconsin, US, in American Gods (2017.01.04, ★★★★☆).
13. Molching, Germany, in The Book Thief (2017.01.07, ★★★★☆).
15. Outer space, in The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (2017.01.14, ★★★★★).
18. Republic of Gilead, US, in The Handmaid's Tale (2017.01.15, ★★★★☆).

Latest addition:
08. Hogwarts, in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts I & II (2017.01.16, ★★★☆☆).


message 272: by cobean. (new)

cobean. (cobean) | 65 comments A TO Z CHALLENGE -- LOCATION EDITION
Duration: January 1, through December 31, 2017
Goal: 3/13

- N: New Jersey - The Girl Next Door


message 273: by Santa (new)

Santa Update to message #228
Progress: 2/26
W: Wall Street- Lopu ekspresis by Toms Kreicbergs


message 274: by Owlonmywrist (new)

Owlonmywrist | 478 comments Update to post 44:

P: Pennsylvania - The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

5/26


message 275: by Gretchen (new)

Gretchen (eab2012) | 596 comments Edit msg 89
Read 3/10


message 276: by Pamela (new)

Pamela | 91 comments Update Message 222

Completed - Fudge Cupcake Murder (Joanne Fluke)

4/26


message 277: by Owlonmywrist (new)

Owlonmywrist | 478 comments Update to post 44:

I - Illinois - Where the Dead Go To Die by Aaron Dries and Mark Allan Gunnells

6/26


message 278: by Heather (new)

Heather (bigaitchc) Book number 4 - Sweden .....The Ice Princess

4/ 26


message 279: by Dorian (new)

Dorian | 19 comments Kadijah Michelle wrote: "
How to Participate

1. Post here telling the challenge leader that you'd like to join the challenge. You can choose your books for the challenge at the beginning, or add them as you go. You can..."


I have completed 4 more books which I added to my post. I have 6/26.


message 280: by Meg (new)

Meg (megscl) | 500 comments cumulative update: 5/26

A: Atlanta The Opposite of Everyone
K: Kingston, Jamaica A Brief History of Seven Killings
N: North Korea The Orphan Master's Son
O: Obernewtyn The Red Queen
Y: Yorkshire Fellside


message 281: by Cheri (new)

Cheri (jovali2) Update: 5/26
Letter T - Tibet
Sky Train: Tibetan Women on the Edge of History by Canyon Sam (4 stars)


message 282: by bookswithchaipai (new)

bookswithchaipai | 120 comments Message 236 updated.

3/26


message 283: by Gabriella (last edited Jan 18, 2017 12:35AM) (new)

Gabriella | 400 comments I'm in for all.

1/26

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message 284: by Margaret (new)

Margaret | 22 comments 2/26 completed
E- England - No Regrets


message 285: by Heather (new)

Heather (bigaitchc) Finished Room - USA

5/26


message 286: by Kiawi (new)

Kiawi | 114 comments Updated message 157.

3/26 complete.

B: Belle Terre, Louisiana - This Is Our Story
C: Cairnholm, Wales - Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Z: Zurich, Switzerland - Me Before You


message 287: by Charity (new)

Charity (faeryrebel78) | 1465 comments Updated message 5.

4/26


message 288: by Natalie (new)

Natalie Shipman Minaret
K-Khartoum
5/26


message 289: by Dorian (new)

Dorian | 19 comments Kadijah Michelle wrote: "
How to Participate

1. Post here telling the challenge leader that you'd like to join the challenge. You can choose your books for the challenge at the beginning, or add them as you go. You can..."


I have added another book that I completed. I have 7/26.


message 290: by Cheri (new)

Cheri (jovali2) Update: 6/20
Letter Z - Zdrevkov
The Tiger's Wife by Téa Obreht (3 stars)


message 291: by Amanda (new)

Amanda R (fairyteapot) | 1559 comments Updated #73


S: Somme (départment), France
A Very Long Engagement by Sébastien Japrisot Completed 14/01/17 Rating 4 stars

3/20


message 292: by Marissa (new)

Marissa | 390 comments Update to Message #13

H - Hawaii - Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon (01/19/17)

J - Japan - Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand (01/18/17)

Progress: 4/26


message 293: by Jayden (last edited Jan 21, 2017 10:20AM) (new)

Jayden (jaydenrayne) | 118 comments I'm in for all 26

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Beijing - The Emperor's Code
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Egypt - Beyond the Grave
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Ireland - Into the Gauntlet
Jamaca - Storm Warning
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Madagascar - The Viper's Nest
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Sydney, Australia - In Too Deep
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Wizarding World - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two
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Yekaterinburg, Russia - The Black Circle
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message 294: by Pamela (new)

Pamela | 91 comments Update to 222
Completed: W-Wonderland- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

5/26


message 295: by Mie (new)

Mie | 2164 comments Update msg 53: 4/26
✅ K for Klitmoeller (Denmark) - Blitz ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


message 296: by Kelly B (new)

Kelly B (kellybey) Update to message 276

Current count: 2/26


message 297: by Maria (new)

Maria (mariah90602) | 2284 comments Updated message 40
4/26


message 298: by Dorian (new)

Dorian | 19 comments Kadijah Michelle wrote: "
How to Participate

1. Post here telling the challenge leader that you'd like to join the challenge. You can choose your books for the challenge at the beginning, or add them as you go. You can..."


I completed another book. I have 7/26.


message 299: by Dorian (new)

Dorian | 19 comments Kadijah Michelle wrote: "
How to Participate

1. Post here telling the challenge leader that you'd like to join the challenge. You can choose your books for the challenge at the beginning, or add them as you go. You can..."


I missed one. I have 8/26. Sorry.


message 300: by Mie (new)

Mie | 2164 comments Update msg 53: 5/26
✅ M: Miami from Calendar Girl: Volume Three ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


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