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All Aboard the Orient Express!!
QUESTION - Main Character's name begins with a letter in ....Are we talking FIRST name, LAST name or either?
And can we use a nickname? For example
Jean Louise Finch is known as Scout ... so could we use her name for either "J" or "S"?
Any of those would work BC...first name, last name or the nickname IF the nickname is actually used throughout the book.
Enjoy your trip on the Orinet Express Chie!!
It was not 5 stars, but I had a rather nice dinner:
2. Paris to Dijon, France - 260 KM
As the train heads across France to Dijon it's time to dress for your dinner in one of the three luxury dinner cars. It's a formal affair so put on your best and be prepared for a 5* dining experience with stellar service. You will be served a delicious four-course dinner, prepared by skilled French chefs who use local, seasonal ingredients. Bon Appetite!
❋ Read a series book #2 or #6.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in DIJON. - Damselfly Inn by Cameron D. Garriepy (Nan&Joss) (12/11/17)
❋ Read a book with a person on the cover dressed in formal wear (gown or tux).
2. Paris to Dijon, France - 260 KM
As the train heads across France to Dijon it's time to dress for your dinner in one of the three luxury dinner cars. It's a formal affair so put on your best and be prepared for a 5* dining experience with stellar service. You will be served a delicious four-course dinner, prepared by skilled French chefs who use local, seasonal ingredients. Bon Appetite!
❋ Read a series book #2 or #6.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in DIJON. - Damselfly Inn by Cameron D. Garriepy (Nan&Joss) (12/11/17)
❋ Read a book with a person on the cover dressed in formal wear (gown or tux).
Nice job Rosa! Glad you at least enjoyed dinner :)
I just arrived in my country...4. Lausanne to Milan – 230 KM
❋ Read a series book #2
Fran Stewart, A Wee Dose of Death 11 Dec. 2017
Chie wrote: "Does it count if the MC's last name starts with the letter P (instead of his first name)?"
Hey Chie, Jan said in a massage above it doesn't matter if it's the fist or last name (or nickname, if that name is used all through the book)
Hey Chie, Jan said in a massage above it doesn't matter if it's the fist or last name (or nickname, if that name is used all through the book)
Ditto to what Rosa said - either name works!
FINISHEDAll Aboard the Orient Express!!
November 26, 2017 to Completion
10/10 Option Two (Complete in order)
1. Our Journey Begins in Paris
❋ Read a series book #1.
More Than This Jay McLean 11/26/17
2. Paris to Dijon, France - 260 KM
❋ Read a series book #2.
Maverick Lora Leigh 11/30/17
3. Dijon to Lausanne, Switzerland – 150 KM
❋ Read a book with a mountain scene on the cover.
Christmas Nights J.H. Croix 12/2/174. Lausanne to Milan – 230 KM
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in MILAN.
Marley
Christmas on the Last Frontier J.H. Croix 12/3/17
5. Milan to Venice – 164 KM
❋ Read a book with water on the cover.
Sea Change Karen White 12/4/17 6. Venice to Budapest – 563 KM
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in BUDAPEST.
Sabrina
This Christmas Jeannie Moon 12/5/17
7. Budapest to Oradea - 225 KM
❋ Read a series book #5.
An Ex for Christmas Lauren Layne 12/9/17
8. Oradea to Sinaia – 337 KM
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in SINAIA.
Stacy The Designer Aubrey Parker 12/9/17
9. Sinaia to Bucharest – 112 KM
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in BUCHAREST.
Bree and Emma
Holiday Kisses in the Snow Lexi Buchanan 12/10/17 (2 books in one)
10. Bucharest to Istanbul – 446 KM
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in ISTANBUL.
Alf
Duke of Pleasure Elizabeth Hoyt 12/11/17
Another amazing finish JoAnne!!
hm JoAnne... are you sure you travelled with the Orient Express and not a bullet train? XD
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Wow JoAnne, that was a fast train ride! Congrats.I'll join Patrizia in Milan:
4. Lausanne to Milan – 230 KM
✔ ❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in MILAN.
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline (character - Molly) 12/13/17
@ MarinaBenvenuta in Italia! Welcome in Italy!
In Venice I did not see the Rialto Bridge but ... the Golden Gate Bridge!
LOL....that's funny Patrizia! But it sure looks like a cute book. Hope you did get to catch Vienna.
Great job! You guys are speeding through this!
Finally woke up from my sleep:
3. Dijon to Lausanne, Switzerland – 150 KM
After dinner linger in the lounge/bar car, listening to the sound of the baby grand piano. Then retire to your compartment which has been transformed into an inviting bedroom with soft lighting and crisp sheets. Sleep to the sound of the train on the tracks and be ready to wake up to the glorious sight of the Alps.
❋ Read a series book #1, #5, or #15. - Ghost of a Chance by Cate Dean (Maggie Mulgrew #1) (12/19/17)
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in LAUSANNE.
❋ Read a book with a mountain scene on the cover.
3. Dijon to Lausanne, Switzerland – 150 KM
After dinner linger in the lounge/bar car, listening to the sound of the baby grand piano. Then retire to your compartment which has been transformed into an inviting bedroom with soft lighting and crisp sheets. Sleep to the sound of the train on the tracks and be ready to wake up to the glorious sight of the Alps.
❋ Read a series book #1, #5, or #15. - Ghost of a Chance by Cate Dean (Maggie Mulgrew #1) (12/19/17)
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in LAUSANNE.
❋ Read a book with a mountain scene on the cover.
Doing great! Bet the view was awesome once you woke up Rosa!!
Found my way to Italy as well:
4. Lausanne to Milan – 230 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 or #3
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in MILAN. - Third Girl by Agatha Christie (Ariadne Oliver) (12/25/17)
❋ Read a book with a village or city scene on the cover.
4. Lausanne to Milan – 230 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 or #3
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in MILAN. - Third Girl by Agatha Christie (Ariadne Oliver) (12/25/17)
❋ Read a book with a village or city scene on the cover.
Way to go Rosa - hope you are enjoying the beautiful sites!
ALL ABOARD THE ORIENT EXPRESS!! 01/01/2018 - 30/12/2018
1. Our Journey Begins in Paris
❋ Read a series book #1.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in PARIS.
Mrs. Saint and the Defectives by Julie Lawson Timmer; 01/05/2018; MC's name - Angeline St. Denis❋ Read a book with a blue cover.
2. Paris to Dijon, France - 260 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 or #6.
The Musketeer's Seamstress by Sarah D'Almeida; 01/09/2018❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in DIJON.
❋ Read a book with a person on the cover dressed in formal wear (gown or tux).
3. Dijon to Lausanne, Switzerland – 150 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #5, or #15.
The Rogue's Wager by Christi Caldwell; 01/12/2018❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in LAUSANNE.
❋ Read a book with a mountain scene on the cover.
4. Lausanne to Milan – 230 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 or #3
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in MILAN.
A Beautiful Poison by Lydia Kang; 01/16/2018; MC's name - Allene❋ Read a book with a village or city scene on the cover.
5. Milan to Venice – 164 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #6, or #4.
Pisces by Rachel Medhurst; 01/23/2018❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in VENICE.
❋ Read a book with water or a bridge on the cover.
6. Venice to Budapest – 563 KM
❋ Read a series book #5, #6, or #3.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in BUDAPEST.
HIS THIRD VICTIM by Helen H. Durrant; 01/26/2018; MC's name - Bella Richards❋ Read a book with a white cover.
7. Budapest to Oradea - 225 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 or #5.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in ORADEA.
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini; 02/02/2018; MC's name - Amir❋ Read a book with a steeple or arch on the cover.
8. Oradea to Sinaia – 337 KM
❋ Read a series book #3 or #7.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in SINAIA.
Her Imaginary Husband by Lia London; 02/03/2018; MC's name - Nikki Fallon❋ Read a book with a green cover.
9. Sinaia to Bucharest – 112 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #2 , #11 or #12.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in BUCHAREST.
The Lioness of Morocco by Julia Drosten; 02/12/2018; Sibylla Hopkins - MC❋ Read a book with a street scene on the cover.
10. Bucharest to Istanbul – 446 KM
❋ Read a series book #4 or #6.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in ISTANBUL.
Family Jewels by Stuart Woods; 03/24/2018; Stone Barrington - MC ❋ Read a book that you think has an exotic cover.
Jan wrote: "Welcome Aboard Viji!!"Thanks, Jan.
Jan wrote: "Way to go Rosa - hope you are enjoying the beautiful sites!"
I sure do!
I've never been to Switzerland or Milan, I'm very excited... and I've never seen Venice in the Winter, can't wait!
I sure do!
I've never been to Switzerland or Milan, I'm very excited... and I've never seen Venice in the Winter, can't wait!
can i use this for #5 - water or bridge on the cover. it is a picture of the water she is on the beach but the water is kinda blurred in and isn't very clear.
I'll take it Bev - I can tell she's looking over the water.
Jan wrote: "I'll take it Bev - I can tell she's looking over the water."Thanks, I wasn't sure so thought I better ask
Venice!
5. Milan to Venice – 164 KM
Your afternoon view is filled with orchards, vineyards and fertile countryside. As the sun begins to set you see towers and domes rising above the tiled roofs. It is time to disembark as the train pulls into Venice Santa Lucia station which is located on the banks of the Grand Canal, within walking distance to both the famous Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square. You will be spending the night in a nearby hotel giving you all evening and a good portion of the next day to explore the wonderful sights of Venice.
❋ Read a series book #1, #6, or #4. - Hunter
by H.J. Perry (Elsewhere #1) (12/27/17)
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in VENICE.
❋ Read a book with water or a bridge on the cover.
5. Milan to Venice – 164 KM
Your afternoon view is filled with orchards, vineyards and fertile countryside. As the sun begins to set you see towers and domes rising above the tiled roofs. It is time to disembark as the train pulls into Venice Santa Lucia station which is located on the banks of the Grand Canal, within walking distance to both the famous Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Square. You will be spending the night in a nearby hotel giving you all evening and a good portion of the next day to explore the wonderful sights of Venice.
❋ Read a series book #1, #6, or #4. - Hunter
by H.J. Perry (Elsewhere #1) (12/27/17)
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in VENICE.
❋ Read a book with water or a bridge on the cover.
Venice!! How exciting Rosa! You are doing great :)
I'm waving at you Rosa as I zipped past Venice to Budapest. 4. Lausanne to Milan – 230 KM
❋ Read a book with a village or city scene on the cover.
Death in St. Petersburg by Tasha Alexander 12/12/17***
5. Milan to Venice – 164 KM
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in VENICE (Veronica).
Drums on the Night Air: A Woman's Flight from Africa's Heart of Darknessby Veronica Cecil 12/13/17***
6. Venice to Budapest – 563 KM
❋ Read a book with a white cover.
To The Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey 12/27/17***
I follow you on the heels:
6. Venice to Budapest – 563 KM
After a glorious day in Venice you will board the VSOE just in time for another sumptuous four-course dinner - be sure to ask for a different restaurant this evening. You will spend the night onboard while the train crosses the Alps through Austria headings toward Hungary. After breakfast, spend the morning relaxing, gazing at the scenery or chatting with fellow travelers over coffee. You will arrive in Budapest after lunch and be transported to a luxury hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
❋ Read a series book #5, #6, or #3.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in BUDAPEST. - In Too Deep by Tracey Alvarez (Piper) (12/30/17)
❋ Read a book with a white cover.
6. Venice to Budapest – 563 KM
After a glorious day in Venice you will board the VSOE just in time for another sumptuous four-course dinner - be sure to ask for a different restaurant this evening. You will spend the night onboard while the train crosses the Alps through Austria headings toward Hungary. After breakfast, spend the morning relaxing, gazing at the scenery or chatting with fellow travelers over coffee. You will arrive in Budapest after lunch and be transported to a luxury hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
❋ Read a series book #5, #6, or #3.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in BUDAPEST. - In Too Deep by Tracey Alvarez (Piper) (12/30/17)
❋ Read a book with a white cover.
Whoo-hoo! Let's do lunch Rosa!!
I have completed my trip on the Orient Express!10/10 Option One
1. Our Journey Begins in Paris
❋ Read a series book #1.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in PARIS.
❋ Read a book with a blue cover.
Norah McClintock 11/28/17 ****2. Paris to Dijon, France - 260 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 or #6. A Colorado Christmas William W. Johnstone
12/6/17 ***
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in DIJON.
❋ Read a book with a person on the cover dressed in formal wear (gown or tux).
3. Dijon to Lausanne, Switzerland – 150 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #5, or #15. Little House in the Big Woods Laura Ingalls Wilder 12/14/17 ***
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in LAUSANNE.
❋ Read a book with a mountain scene on the cover.
4. Lausanne to Milan – 230 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 or #3
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in MILAN. Lina Sparrow in The House Girl Tara Conklin 12/22/17 **
❋ Read a book with a village or city scene on the cover.
5. Milan to Venice – 164 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #6, or #4.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in VENICE.
❋ Read a book with water or a bridge on the cover.
Elin Hilderbrand 12/6/17 **6. Venice to Budapest – 563 KM
❋ Read a series book #5, #6, or #3.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in BUDAPEST.
❋ Read a book with a white cover.
Stewart Scott 12/9/17 ****7. Budapest to Oradea - 225 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 or #5.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in ORADEA.
❋ Read a book with a steeple or arch on the cover.
Jon Krakauer 12/15/17 ***8. Oradea to Sinaia – 337 KM
❋ Read a series book #3 or #7.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in SINAIA. Ashley in Dashing Through the Snow Debbie Macomber 12/13/17 ***
❋ Read a book with a green cover.
9. Sinaia to Bucharest – 112 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #2 , #11 or #12. I've Got You Under My Skin Mary Higgins Clark 12/12//17 ***
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in BUCHAREST.
❋ Read a book with a street scene on the cover.
10. Bucharest to Istanbul – 446 KM
❋ Read a series book #4 or #6.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in ISTANBUL.
❋ Read a book that you think has an exotic cover.
Margaret Coel 12/26/17 **
Wow Kathryn!! Well done! Hope you enjoyed the trip :)
On to Bulgaria! (won't mind and aperitif either)
7. Budapest to Oradea - 225 KM
Today in Budapest, you will take a guided tour of this romantic city on the Danube, enjoying sights like Matthias Church, Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion. Your lunch will be an authentic Hungarian meal in a local restaurant. You will rejoin the train late that afternoon and perhaps enjoy an aperitif in the Bar Car before dinner as the train travels overnight to Oradea, Bulgaria.
❋ Read a series book #2 or #5. - The Christmas Secret by Jeannie Watt (Marvells of Montana #2) (12/31/17)
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in ORADEA.
❋ Read a book with a steeple or arch on the cover.
7. Budapest to Oradea - 225 KM
Today in Budapest, you will take a guided tour of this romantic city on the Danube, enjoying sights like Matthias Church, Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion. Your lunch will be an authentic Hungarian meal in a local restaurant. You will rejoin the train late that afternoon and perhaps enjoy an aperitif in the Bar Car before dinner as the train travels overnight to Oradea, Bulgaria.
❋ Read a series book #2 or #5. - The Christmas Secret by Jeannie Watt (Marvells of Montana #2) (12/31/17)
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in ORADEA.
❋ Read a book with a steeple or arch on the cover.
I'm in Istanbul!1. Our Journey Begins in Paris
❋ Read a series book #1.
❋ Read a book with a blue cover.
Kathi Daley, Finding Justice 2 Dec. 2017
2. Paris to Dijon, France - 260 KM
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in DIJON.
Julia- Barbara Ross, Fogged Inn 4 Dec. 2017
3. Dijon to Lausanne, Switzerland – 150 KM
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in LAUSANNE.
Shannon- Kate Carlisle, Deck the Hallways 6 Dec. 2017
4. Lausanne to Milan – 230 KM
❋ Read a series book #2
Fran Stewart, A Wee Dose of Death 11 Dec. 2017
5. Milan to Venice – 164 KM
❋ Read a book with water or a bridge on the cover.
Kate Carlisle, The Lies That Bind 15 Dec. 2017
6. Venice to Budapest – 563 KM
❋ Read a series book #5
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in BUDAPEST.
Tricia- Lorna Barrett, Sentenced to Death 18 Dec. 2017
7. Budapest to Oradea - 225 KM
❋ Read a book with a steeple or arch on the cover.
Kathi Daley, The Cat of Christmas Future 19 Dec. 2017
8. Oradea to Sinaia – 337 KM
❋ Read a series book #3 or #7.
#7- Annelise Ryan, Stiff Competition 23 Dec. 2017
9. Sinaia to Bucharest – 112 KM
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in BUCHAREST.
Erica- Camilla Läckberg, Il bambino segreto (=The Hidden Child) 25 Dec. 2017
10. Bucharest to Istanbul – 446 KM
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in ISTANBUL.
Sophie "Phee"- J.C. Eaton, Ditched 4 Murder 30 Dec. 2017
Chie wrote: "Can't wait to try the authentic Italian pizza :)"
there are better things to eat in italy! yummie, yummie italy!
there are better things to eat in italy! yummie, yummie italy!
Sounds like you are all having fun! I'm sticking around in Budapest for a bit - its a bucket list city for me.
Patrizia wrote: "I'm in Istanbul!You made it safely to your destination! Great job Patrizia!!
on my way through Romania:
8. Oradea to Sinaia – 337 KM
While traveling through Romania, after lunch is served the train arrives at the charming town of Sinaia. Amongst the beautiful green forest of the Carpathian mountains, you find yourself stepping right into a fairy tale with a tour of the enchanting Peles Castle. You are actually reliving a part of history because this castle was also visited by the very first Orient-Express passengers in 1883.
❋ Read a series book #3 or #7.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in SINAIA.
❋ Read a book with a green cover. - Dead Men Don't Swing by Karen H. Vaughan (1/1/18)
8. Oradea to Sinaia – 337 KM
While traveling through Romania, after lunch is served the train arrives at the charming town of Sinaia. Amongst the beautiful green forest of the Carpathian mountains, you find yourself stepping right into a fairy tale with a tour of the enchanting Peles Castle. You are actually reliving a part of history because this castle was also visited by the very first Orient-Express passengers in 1883.
❋ Read a series book #3 or #7.
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in SINAIA.
❋ Read a book with a green cover. - Dead Men Don't Swing by Karen H. Vaughan (1/1/18)
Hope you enjoyed the castle Rosa :)
Jan wrote: "Hope you enjoyed the castle Rosa :)"
I love castles, and this one just looks AMAZING!
I love castles, and this one just looks AMAZING!
Thanks to the Orient Express Romania made in now officially on my bucket list.. was always slightly there, but I really want to go there now!
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1. Our Journey Begins in Paris
❋ Read a book whose Main Character's Name begins with a letter in PARIS (Penny) and it has a blue cover.
The Rookery by Emily Organ 11/29/17****