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June 1 - July 510 of 10
COMPLETED!
Wheel:
🔧 Read a book where a character travels OR with a title that begins with W.
While We Were Watching Downton Abbey by Wendy Wax COMPLETED 6/20/2019
Starts with a W
2. Compass:
🔧 Read a book where a character needs to know which direction to go in (your interpretation) OR with a publication year with 2 of these numbers: 0, 1, 2, 5 or 8.
Ape House by Sara Gruen
COMPLETED 7/5/2019
Published in 2010
3. Automobile:
🔧 Read a book set in Germany or the U.S. OR with an automobile on the cover.
The Book Thieves: The Nazi Looting of Europe's Libraries and the Race to Return a Literary Inheritance by Anders Rydell COMPLETED 7/4/2019
Set in Germany.
4. Steam Engine:
🔧 Read a book where the author's or MC's first name is Thomas or James OR where the page count contains TWO of the following numbers: 0, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9.
The 18th Abduction by James Patterson
COMPLETED 6/7/2019
James is the author's first name.
5. Concrete:
🔧 Read a book with a title that contains a two syllable word.
All Dressed in White by Mary Higgins Clark
COMPLETED 6/17/2019
Dressed is two syllables.
6. Petrol:
🔧 Read a book where a character pumps gas/petrol/diesel OR with a liquid of some kind on the cover.
I See Life Through Rosé-Colored Glasses by Lisa Scottoline
COMPLETED 6/29/2019
Bottle of rose on the cover.
7. Railways:
🔧 Read a book where a character rides on a train OR with a train or rails on the cover.
Public Relations by Katie Heaney
COMPLETED 6/4/2019
Rose takes the train to Philadelphia.
8. Airplane:
🔧 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR with an airplane on the cover.
Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal
COMPLETED 7/2/2019
Planes on the cover.
9. Nail:
🔧 Read a book where the MC is in the building industry (Tell us their job) OR from the Historical genre.
Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep
COMPLETED 6/13/2019
Hoping the the 1970s count as historical in a nonfiction work.
10. Light Bulb:
🔧 Read a book with the word LIGHT or a synonym of light in the title OR with some kind of light or light bulb on the cover.
The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera COMPLETED 6/6/2019
Light is in the title
Mod
#9 has History s a MPG so it's good!
Finished! :)Inventions That Changed the World - Part 1
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
10/10 Tasks Completed
Tasks:
🔧 Read a book where a character travels.
Flirting with First by Sophia Summers (6/1/19)
🔧 Read a book where a character needs to know which direction to go in (your interpretation).
As You Like It by William Shakespeare (6/2/19)
Which direction in love?
🔧 Read a book set in the U.S.
A May Bride by Meg Moseley (6/5/19)
🔧 Read a book where the page count contains TWO of the following numbers: 0, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Kissed by a Cowboy by Lacy Williams (6/3/19)
116 pages
🔧 Read a book with a title that contains a two syllable word.
The Boyfriend Borrower by Lindzee Armstrong (6/8/19)
Boyfriend
🔧 Read a book with a liquid of some kind on the cover.
Coffee and a Beagle by Tish Davis (6/4/19)
🔧 Read a book where a character rides on a train.
Crumpets and Cowpies by Shanna Hatfield (6/29/19)
🔧 Read a book with a character who is a pilot.
This Cowboy's a Keeper by Kimberly Krey (7/6/19)
🔧 Read a book from the Historical genre.
The Gentleman Physician by Sally Britton (6/7/19)
🔧 Read a book with some kind of light or light bulb on the cover.
Beneath by H.B. Moore (7/6/19)
COMPLETION POSTInventions That Changed the World - Part 1
Duration: June 1 - August 31, 2019
Tasks:
1. Wheel:
🔧 Read a book where a character travels.
Find You In The Dark - Nathan Ripley - 6/15/2019How it fits: MC travels throughout the Northwest Pacific area looking for buried murder victims to dig up.
2. Compass:
🔧 Read a book with a publication year with 2 of these numbers: 0, 1, 2, 5 or 8.
The Moscow Sleepers - Stella Rimington - 6/24/2019How it fits: Publication year 2018
3. Automobile:
🔧 Read a book set in Germany or the U.S.
U Is For Undertow - Sue Grafton - 6/8/2019How it fits: Set in California.
4. Steam Engine:
🔧 Read a book where the page count contains TWO of the following numbers: 0, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9.
The Good Father - Diane Chamberlain - 7/12/2019How it fits: Page count 319
5. Concrete:
🔧 Read a book with a title that contains a two syllable word.
Gossip Girl - Cecily von Ziegesar - 6/15/2019How it fits: Gossip contains 2 syllables.
6. Petrol:
🔧 Read a book with a liquid of some kind on the cover.
The Guilty Party - Mel McGrath - 6/30/2019How it fits: Pool water.
7. Railways:
🔧 Read a book where a character rides on a train.
The Lost Girls of Paris - Pam Jenoff - 6/29/2019How it fits: Grace takes the train from NYC to Washington D.C.
8. Airplane:
🔧 Read a book with a character who is a pilot.
The Martian - Andy Weir - 7/4/2019How it fits: Martinez is a pilot.
9. Nail:
🔧 Read a book from the Historical genre.
Like Water for Chocolate - Laura Esquivel - 6/17/2019How it fits: MPG Historical Fiction by 658 users.
10. Light Bulb:
🔧 Read a book with the word LIGHT in the title.
A Spark of Light - Jodi Picoult - 7/8/2019
Mod
Inventions That Changed the World - Part 1
Duration: June 1 -July 17, 2019
10/10
Tasks:
1. Wheel:
🔧 Read a book where a character travels.
The Mephisto Club Tess Gerritsen 6/10/19
2. Compass:
🔧 Read a book with a publication year with 2 of these numbers: 0, 1, 2, 5 or 8.
2012 Cowboy Dark Tess Oliver 6/7/19
3. Automobile:
🔧 Read a book set in the U.S.
Heat Ophelia Sexton 7/16/19
4. Steam Engine:
🔧 Read a book where the page count contains TWO of the following numbers: 0, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9.
279 pages Going Wild Gretchen Galway 6/3/19
5. Concrete:
🔧 Read a book with a title that contains a two syllable word.
Optical Delusions in Deadwood Ann Charles 6/27/19
6. Petrol:
🔧 Read a book with a liquid of some kind on the cover.
Falling For You Leeanna Morgan 7/6/197. Railways:
🔧 Read a book where a character rides on a train.
Lion of Caledonia Caro LaFever 7/5/19
8. Airplane:
🔧 Read a book with a character who is a pilot.
Red Wine and Roses S.J. McCoy 7/7/19
9. Nail:
🔧 Read a book from the Historical genre.
A Certain Age Beatriz Williams 7/13/19
10. Light Bulb:
🔧 Read a book with some kind of light on the cover.
The Night Mark Tiffany Reisz 6/2/19
All done. Inventions That Changed the World - Part 1
Duration: June 1 - August 31, 2019
READ: 10/10
Tasks:
✔️1. Wheel:
🔧 Read a book where a character travels OR with a title that begins with W.
The Big Kahuna - Janet & Peter Evanovich (California to Hawaii to New Zealand) 6/1
✔️2. Compass:
🔧 Read a book where a character needs to know which direction to go in (your interpretation) OR with a publication year with 2 of these numbers: 0, 1, 2, 5 or 8.
Iron and Magic - Ilona Andrews (pub 2018) 6/15
✔️3. Automobile:
🔧 Read a book set in Germany or the U.S. OR with an automobile on the cover.
The Trouble With Vampires - Lynsay Sands 7/4
✔️4. Steam Engine:
🔧 Read a book where the author's or MC's first name is Thomas or James OR where the page count contains TWO of the following numbers: 0, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Wolf Rain - Nalini Singh (416 pages) 6/19
✔️5. Concrete:
🔧 Read a book with an item made from concrete on the cover OR with a title that contains a two syllable word.
The Betrayed - Heather Graham 6/10
✔️6. Petrol:
🔧 Read a book where a character pumps gas/petrol/diesel OR with a liquid of some kind on the cover.
Lucy - Kathryn Lasky (water on cover) 6/5
✔️7. Railways:
🔧 Read a book where a character rides on a train OR with a train or rails on the cover.
Operation: Endgame - Pip Ballantine / Tee Morris (MCs ride a train in NYC) 7/13
✔️8. Airplane:
🔧 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR with an airplane on the cover.
Zodiac - Romina Russell (hero is pilots a space ship) 6/29
✔️9. Nail:
🔧 Read a book where the MC is in the building industry (Tell us their job) OR from the Historical genre.
A Little Mischief - Amelia Grey 6/7
✔️10. Light Bulb:
🔧 Read a book with the word LIGHT or a synonym of light in the title OR with some kind of light or light bulb on the cover.
A Deadly Cliché - Ellery Adams (lighthouse on cover) 6/18
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Finished on post #26Looking forward to part II
Inventions That Changed the World - Part 1
Duration: June 1 - August 31, 2019
Read 10/10 books - DONE!
Tasks:
1. Wheel:
🔧 Read a book where a character travels
Tangle (Dogwood Lane #2) by Adriana Locke 6/26/19 4.5stars (Trevor drives between Nashville and Dogwood Lane - about 3 hours)2. Compass:
🔧 Read a book with a publication year with 2 of these numbers: 0, 1, 2, 5 or 8.
Vow of Silence by Melynda Price 6/2/19 4stars (2019 - 201)3. Automobile:
🔧 Read a book set in U.S.
Cowboy to the Core (Gold Valley #6) by Maisey Yates 6/16/19 4.5stars (Gold Valley, Oregon)4. Steam Engine:
🔧 Read a book where the page count contains TWO of the following numbers: 0, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9.
The Summer of Sunshine and Margot by Susan Mallery 6/8/19 4stars (6 and 8; 368 pages)5. Concrete:
🔧 Read a book with an item made from concrete on the cover
The Earl Next Door (First Comes Love, #1) by Amelia Grey 6/5/19 3.5stars (wall, pot with flowers, house)6. Petrol:
🔧 Read a book with a liquid of some kind on the cover.
High Tide (Rock Stars, Surf and Second Chances, #4) by Michelle Mankin 7/3/19 4stars (the ocean)7. Railways:
🔧 Read a book where a character rides on a train
Lottie Mae (Silver Dollar Saloon #2) by Paty Jager 6/23/19 4stars (Darie and Thomas)8. Airplane:
🔧 Read a book with a character who is a pilot
On the Same Page by N.D. Galland 7/22/19 4stars (Orion - helicopter pilot)9. Nail:
🔧 Read a book where the MC is in the building industry (Tell us their job)
Fix Her Up (Hot and Hammered #1) by Tessa Bailey 6/8/19 4stars (Steven flips houses and Travis and Dom work for him)10. Light Bulb:
🔧 Read a book with some kind of light on the cover.
Forever and Always (Passion Down Under Sassy Short Stories #3) by Mollie Mathews 6/12/19 4stars (sun)
Completed:1. Wheel:
🔧 Read a book where a character travels
Country Heaven - Ava Miles - 6/7/19
2. Compass:
🔧 Read a book with a publication year with 2 of these numbers: 0, 1, 2, 5 or 8.
The Sapphire Widow - Dinah Jefferies - 6/10/19 - publ 2018
3. Automobile:
🔧 Read a book set in Germany or the U.S.
True Places - Sonja Yoerg- 6/12/19
4. Steam Engine:
🔧 Read a book where the page count contains TWO of the following numbers: 0, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Crimson Lake- Candice Fox -6/27/19 - 389 pages
5. Concrete:
🔧 Read a book with a title that contains a two syllable word.
Death on the Sapphire - R.J Koreto - 6/4/19
6. Petrol:
🔧 Read a book where a character pumps gas/petrol/diesel
Faithful - Alice Hoffman - 7/15/19
7. Railways:
🔧 Read a book where a character rides on a train
Her Royal Spyness - Rhys Bowen - 6/23/19
8. Airplane:
🔧 Read a book with a character who is a pilot
The New World - Patrick Ness - 7/01/19
9. Nail:
🔧 Read a book from the Historical genre.
The Maid’s Secret- Emily Organ - 6/9/19
10. Light Bulb:
🔧 Read a book with some kind of light or light bulb on the cover
- Lucinda Riley - 7/18/19 - many lights along the shore
COMPLETED!Inventions That Changed the World - Part 1
Duration: June 1 - August 31, 2019
Goal: 10/10
Tasks:
1. Wheel:
🔧 Read a book where a character travels.
The Underground City by Jennifer Martucci and Christopher Martucci – 07/09/2019
Avery, Sully, June and the others travel to New Washington.
2. Compass:
🔧 Read a book with a publication year with 2 of these numbers: 0, 1, 2, 5 or 8.
Finale by Stephanie Garber – 06/08/2019
Published 2019
3. Automobile:
🔧 Read a book set in Germany or the U.S.
Run Away by Harlan Coben – 06/12/2019
New York City, USA
4. Steam Engine:
🔧 Read a book where the page count contains TWO of the following numbers: 0, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling – 06/13/2019
Kindle Edition, 668 pages
5. Concrete:
🔧 Read a book with a title that contains a two syllable word.
The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin – 06/07/2019
prob-lem
6. Petrol:
🔧 Read a book with a liquid of some kind on the cover.
This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki – 06/13/2019
- water7. Railways:
🔧 Read a book where a character rides on a train.
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy – 06/22/2019
Estha was Returned in a train... (Kindle Location 504)
8. Airplane:
🔧 Read a book with an airplane on the cover.
Airport - Code Red by James Patterson – 07/05/20199. Nail:
🔧 Read a book from the Historical genre.
Highland Burn by Victoria Zak – 08/05/2019
10. Light Bulb:
🔧 Read a book with the word LIGHT or a synonym of light in the title.
The Light Over London by Julia Kelly – 07/01/2019
Would you accept a helicopter for the airplane cover task?The book I'd love to use:
Mod
The book I'd love to use:
"OK!
JoAnne wrote: "Agnieszka wrote: "Would you accept a helicopter for the airplane cover task?The book I'd love to use:
"OK!"
Thank you!
Finished!Inventions That Changed the World - Part 1
Duration: June 1 - August 31, 2019
10/10
Tasks:
🔧 Read a book with a title that begins with W. - A Wild Ride Vivian Arend - 6/24
🔧 Read a book with a publication year with 2 of these numbers: 0, 1, 2, 5 or 8. - Pub 2008 - Unlawful Contact Pamela Clare - 6/2
🔧 Read a book with an automobile on the cover. -
Sandra Brown - 6/15🔧 Read a book where the page count contains TWO of the following numbers: 0, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9. - 386 pgs - Lies Aleatha Romig - 6/4
🔧 Read a book with a title that contains a two syllable word. - Honor Reclaimed Tonya Burrows - 6/2
🔧 Read a book where a character pumps gas/petrol/diesel - she pulled into a gas station and filled up on both gas and snacks - Lost and Found Sisters Jill Shalvis - 8/21
🔧 Read a book where a character rides on a train - Roomies Christina Lauren - 6/10
🔧 Read a book with a character who is a pilot - Animal Magnetism Jill Shalvis - 7/13
🔧 Read a book where the MC is in the building industry (Tell us their job) OR from the Historical genre. - Texas Rain Jodi Thomas - 6/9
🔧 Read a book with the word LIGHT or a synonym of light in the title OR with some kind of light or light bulb on the cover. - Steal the Light Lexi Blake - 6/26
Completed 8/27/19Inventions That Changed the World - Part 1
Duration: June 1 - August 31, 2019
10/10 read
Tasks:
1. Wheel:
🔧 Read a book with a title that begins with W. Wind Beneath His Wings by Maggie Walsh, read 6/5/19
2. Compass:
🔧 Read a book with a publication year with 2 of these numbers: 0, 1, 2, 5 or 8. Santa Daddy by Keira Andrews, published in 2018, read 6/3/19
3. Automobile:
🔧 Read a book with an automobile on the cover. Beautiful Exiles by Meg Waite Clayton, read 7/31/19
4. Steam Engine:
🔧 Read a book where the page count contains TWO of the following numbers: 0, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9. Accidentally on Purpose by J.M. Snyder, 173 pages, read 6/7/19
5. Concrete:
🔧 Read a book with a title that contains a two syllable word. Leopold by M.D. Grimm, read 7/28/19
6. Petrol:
🔧 Read a book with a liquid of some kind on the cover. Out of the Blue by Lyra Evans, read 6/9/19
7. Railways:
🔧 Read a book where a character rides on a train. The Camomile Lawn by Mary Welsley, read 8/27/19
8. Airplane:
🔧 Read a book with an airplane on the cover. How to Walk Away by Katherine Center, read 6/8/19
9. Nail:
🔧 Read a book from the Historical genre.Into the Darkness by Kate Williams, read 6/15/19
10. Light Bulb:
🔧 Read a book with the word LIGHT or a synonym of light in the title. The Light of the Fireflies by Paul Pen, read 7/27/19
Okay, I don't think I finished this one. Oh well.Completion Post (post 28) (7/10)
✔Wheel:
🔧 Read a book where a character travels.
A Darker Shade of Magic 6/29
✔Compass:
🔧 Read a book with a publication year with 2 of these numbers: 0, 1, 2, 5 or 8.
Liars' Paradox 6/2 (published 2018)
✔Automobile:
🔧 Read a book set in Germany or the U.S.
An Abundance of Katherines 7/30
✔Steam Engine:
🔧 Read a book where the page count contains TWO of the following numbers: 0, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9.
A List of Cages 6/30 (310 pages)
✔Concrete:
🔧 Read a book with a title that contains a two syllable word.
Fangirl 8/6
Petrol:
🔧 Read a book where a character pumps gas/petrol/diesel OR with a liquid of some kind on the cover.
✔Railways:
🔧 Read a book where a character rides on a train.
Carry On 6/4
Airplane:
🔧 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR with an airplane on the cover.
✔Nail:
🔧 Read a book from the Historical genre.
If I Should Die Before I Wake 8/3
Light Bulb:
🔧 Read a book with the word LIGHT or a synonym of light in the title OR with some kind of light or light bulb on the cover.
DoneInventions That Changed the World - Part 1
Duration: 6/1/19 - 8/31/19
Completed: 10/10
Tasks:
1. Wheel:
The wheel stands out as the OG of engineering marvels and one of the most famous inventions that influenced numerous other things. This primitive technology made it easier for all of us to travel. From the archeological excavations, the oldest known wheel is from Mesopotamia, around 3500 B.C. As a result of advancement in the new and innovative design of wheels, industrialization could take root. The wheel serves a vital purpose in our lives, and we couldn't imagine the world without them.
🔧 Read a book where a character travels OR with a title that begins with W.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows 5* 6/16 - the FMC's first on a book tour and travels later to Gurensey, the MMC travels twice from Gurensey to France
W mroku przeszłości=After Dark by Beverly Barton 3* 6/29
2. Compass:
Created for spiritual and navigational purposes, the earliest compasses were most likely invented by the Chinese in around 1050 BC. It was made of lodestones, which is a naturally magnetized iron ore. The invention of the electromagnet in 1825 lead to the development of the modern compass. The invention of the compass certainly helped modern navigation more than our GPS-needing culture could understand.
🔧 Read a book where a character needs to know which direction to go in (your interpretation) OR with a publication year with 2 of these numbers: 0, 1, 2, 5 or 8.
Forever Guarded by Kathleen Brooks 5* 6/2 - FMC was working on a nanotechnological solution to viral wolrd issues and created a deathly virus in that process, now she has to find a solution for this 'failure' so save her life and millions other people & published 2018
Mein unglaubliches Leben mit einem Mann, der sein Gedächtnis verlor und nach 25 Jahren wiederfand. by Ute Jäger & Bettina Klee 5* 6/13 lit. transl: My Unbelievable Life With A Husband Who Lost His Memory And Re-gained (actually Found) It 25 Years Later - after Theo lost his short term memory he and his family felt lost & published 2015
3. Automobile:
Although the foundation to the modern car year was laid in 1886 by German inventor Karl Benz, Cars did not become widely available until the early 20th century. Henry Ford innovated mass-production techniques that became standard, with Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler. However, he certainly wasn't the only person to develop the horseless carriage. The history of the automobile reflects a worldwide evolution. Dozens of spin-off industries blossomed creating thousands of new jobs. Oil and steel became two well-established industries. Vehicle production and sales are one of the major indicators of the economic status. Moreover, it influenced the technological advances in petroleum refining, steel making, paint and plate-glass manufacturing, and other industrial processes.
🔧 Read a book set in Germany or the U.S. OR with an automobile on the cover.
Night School by Lee Child 4* 6/27 set mostly in the USA and Germany
4. Steam Engine:
Thomas Savery patented the first practical steam engine in 1698. It was one of the greatest inventions made by a man making him one of the people who have changed the world. Later in 1781, James Watt patented an improved steam engine and went on to fuel one of the most momentous technological leaps in human history during the Industrial Revolution. During the 1800s these engines lead to an improvement in transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing industries. Later, the steam engine’s basic principle set the stage for innovations like internal combustion engines and jet turbines, which prompted the rise of cars and aircraft during the 20th century.
🔧 Read a book where the author's or MC's first name is Thomas or James OR where the page count contains TWO of the following numbers: 0, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Dying for a Date by Cindy Sample 4* 7/7 - Tom (I hope that's good enough)
Stranded with the SEAL book 1 in HERO Force Box Set by Amy Gamet 4* 7/12 - 179 pages
5. Concrete:
Concrete is the one of the most widely used man-made material. It's a composite material composed of rough composite bonded together with a fluid cement which hardens over time. Most concretes used are lime-based, asphalt concrete, and polymer concretes. Earlier, Limestone was used as a crude cement. As the materials and combinations improved, modern concrete was invented.
🔧 Read a book with an item made from concrete on the cover OR with a title that contains a two syllable word.
Death on the Range by Nikki Haverstock 4* 6/24 - the wall in the backgroundKindred Spirits by Summer Lee 3* 6/19
6. Petrol:
Without gas, there couldn't be the first industrial revolution in the automobile industry. Gasoline is a fuel derivative of oil, which is shortly called “gas” in the United States and “petrol,” in other places around the world. To be more specific, petrol is a transparent, petroleum-derived liquid that is used as an essential fuel in internal combustion engines.
🔧 Read a book where a character pumps gas/petrol/diesel OR with a liquid of some kind on the cover.
The Isaac Project by Sarah Monzon 4* 6/23 - Luke stopps at a gas station to tank
What's So Amazing About Grace? by Philip Yancey 4* 6/21 - water7. Railways:
Railways is a mode of transport which can carry a large number of passengers with ease of comfort and/or heavy loads to long distances. Modern trains history is around 200 years old, which revolutionized the way we travel. Distant lands become possible, industries are powered with an infinite amount of raw materials.
🔧 Read a book where a character rides on a train OR with a train or rails on the cover.
Das Wunder der Unschuld=Pay It Forward by Catherine Ryan Hyde 6* 7/8 - MMC's trip to D.C. included a train ride
8. Airplane:
On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved the first powered, sustained and controlled airplane. While flying machines had been dreamt up since da Vinci's time, the Wright Brothers became the biggest successes. Beginning with gliders, the duo laid the foundation for modern aeronautical engineering.
🔧 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR with an airplane on the cover.
Sturm im Paradies by Elisabeth Büchle 6* 6/18 lit. transl: Storm in Paradise - FMC is an emergency nurse and part of a flight medic crew
Sheltered by the SEAL book 2 in HERO Force Box Set by Amy Gamet 4* 8/4 - helicopter9. Nail:
The sophisticated human life would not have been possible without the invention of a small nail. They provide one of the best clues in determining the age of historic buildings.
🔧 Read a book where the MC is in the building industry (Tell us their job) OR from the Historical genre.
The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate 5* 6/30 - FMC helped her father on construction sites since she was seven and when she needed a job she renovated a shop after a huge storm (due to a massive shortage of construction workers) and decided to start her own company
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen 3* 6/13 - MPG: historical
10. Light Bulb:
The energy we use today at home and office is a bright idea from more than 150 years ago. Pioneered in the early 19th century by Humphry Davy, electric lights developed throughout the 1800s and was one of the most influential, great inventions of all times. Edison and Swan patented the first light bulb in 1879 and 1880.
🔧 Read a book with the word LIGHT or a synonym of light in the title OR with some kind of light or light bulb on the cover.
(Hook, Line and Blinker by Jana Deleon 4* 7/24 - OK blinker is a huge stretch but I love this title so much *grins*)
Swamp Spook by Jana Deleon 4* 7/28
Finished!Inventions That Changed the World - Part 1
June - August, 2019
Completed: 10/10
Tasks:
1. Wheel:
🔧 Read a book where a character travels OR with a title that begins with W.
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon | Grace Lin - Jun 30
2. Compass:
🔧 Read a book where a character needs to know which direction to go in (your interpretation) OR with a publication year with 2 of these numbers: 0, 1, 2, 5 or 8.
The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, and Murder Most Foul | Eleanor Herman - Jul 21
Published in 2018
3. Automobile:
🔧 Read a book set in Germany or the U.S. OR with an automobile on the cover.
Magic Shifts | Ilona Andrews - Aug 29
Set in Atlanta, Georgia
4. Steam Engine:
🔧 Read a book where the author's or MC's first name is Thomas or James OR where the page count contains TWO of the following numbers: 0, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Moonstruck | Dannika Dark - Jul 29
416 pages
5. Concrete:
🔧 Read a book with an item made from concrete on the cover OR with a title that contains a two syllable word.
Rebel Born | Amy A. Bartol - Jun 12
6. Petrol:
🔧 Read a book where a character pumps gas/petrol/diesel OR with a liquid of some kind on the cover.
Mercy Blade | Faith Hunter - Jul 28
7. Railways:
🔧 Read a book where a character rides on a train OR with a train or rails on the cover.
The Flatshare | Beth O'Leary - Aug 7
8. Airplane:
🔧 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR with an airplane on the cover.
Broken Wings | Jaymin Eve - Jul 13
9. Nail:
🔧 Read a book where the MC is in the building industry (Tell us their job) OR from the Historical genre.
Uncle Jed's Barbershop | Margaree King Mitchell - Aug 31
10. Light Bulb:
🔧 Read a book with the word LIGHT or a synonym of light in the title OR with some kind of light or light bulb on the cover.
Marvels and Misfits | Scarlett Dawn - Jul 1
Finished!Progress: 10 out of 10
Tasks:
1. Wheel:
The wheel stands out as the OG of engineering marvels and one of the most famous inventions that influenced numerous other things. This primitive technology made it easier for all of us to travel. From the archeological excavations, the oldest known wheel is from Mesopotamia, around 3500 B.C. As a result of advancement in the new and innovative design of wheels, industrialization could take root. The wheel serves a vital purpose in our lives, and we couldn't imagine the world without them.
🔧 Read a book where a character travels OR with a title that begins with W:
When You Dare by Lori Foster - *** - 7/7/2019 - 448 Pages
2. Compass:
Created for spiritual and navigational purposes, the earliest compasses were most likely invented by the Chinese in around 1050 BC. It was made of lodestones, which is a naturally magnetized iron ore. The invention of the electromagnet in 1825 lead to the development of the modern compass. The invention of the compass certainly helped modern navigation more than our GPS-needing culture could understand.
🔧 Read a book where a character needs to know which direction to go in (your interpretation) OR with a publication year with 2 of these numbers: 0, 1, 2, 5 or 8:
The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman - ***** - 7/17/2019 - 329 Pages - Published in 2015
3. Automobile:
Although the foundation to the modern car year was laid in 1886 by German inventor Karl Benz, Cars did not become widely available until the early 20th century. Henry Ford innovated mass-production techniques that became standard, with Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler. However, he certainly wasn't the only person to develop the horseless carriage. The history of the automobile reflects a worldwide evolution. Dozens of spin-off industries blossomed creating thousands of new jobs. Oil and steel became two well-established industries. Vehicle production and sales are one of the major indicators of the economic status. Moreover, it influenced the technological advances in petroleum refining, steel making, paint and plate-glass manufacturing, and other industrial processes.
🔧 Read a book set in Germany or the U.S. OR with an automobile on the cover:
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky - ***** - 7/11/2019 - 213 Pages - Set in US
4. Steam Engine:
Thomas Savery patented the first practical steam engine in 1698. It was one of the greatest inventions made by a man making him one of the people who have changed the world. Later in 1781, James Watt patented an improved steam engine and went on to fuel one of the most momentous technological leaps in human history during the Industrial Revolution. During the 1800s these engines lead to an improvement in transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing industries. Later, the steam engine’s basic principle set the stage for innovations like internal combustion engines and jet turbines, which prompted the rise of cars and aircraft during the 20th century.
🔧 Read a book where the author's or MC's first name is Thomas or James OR where the page count contains TWO of the following numbers: 0, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9:
Augie and the Green Knight by Zach Weinersmith - ***** - 7/20/2019 - 219 Pages
5. Concrete:
Concrete is the one of the most widely used man-made material. It's a composite material composed of rough composite bonded together with a fluid cement which hardens over time. Most concretes used are lime-based, asphalt concrete, and polymer concretes. Earlier, Limestone was used as a crude cement. As the materials and combinations improved, modern concrete was invented.
🔧 Read a book with an item made from concrete on the cover OR with a title that contains a two syllable word.
Changing the Game by Jaci Burton - **** - 7/10/2019 - 299 Pages - Changing is two syllables
6. Petrol:
Without gas, there couldn't be the first industrial revolution in the automobile industry. Gasoline is a fuel derivative of oil, which is shortly called “gas” in the United States and “petrol,” in other places around the world. To be more specific, petrol is a transparent, petroleum-derived liquid that is used as an essential fuel in internal combustion engines.
🔧 Read a book where a character pumps gas/petrol/diesel OR with a liquid of some kind on the cover:
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine - ***** - 7/8/2019 - 286 Pages - Water on cover
7. Railways:
Railways is a mode of transport which can carry a large number of passengers with ease of comfort and/or heavy loads to long distances. Modern trains history is around 200 years old, which revolutionized the way we travel. Distant lands become possible, industries are powered with an infinite amount of raw materials.
🔧 Read a book where a character rides on a train OR with a train or rails on the cover:
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley - **** - 7/18/2019 - 316 Pages - Rides a train
8. Airplane:
On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved the first powered, sustained and controlled airplane. While flying machines had been dreamt up since da Vinci's time, the Wright Brothers became the biggest successes. Beginning with gliders, the duo laid the foundation for modern aeronautical engineering.
🔧 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR with an airplane on the cover.
Bad Girls by Alex de Campi - ***** - 8/18/2019 - 224 Pages - Pilot in story
9. Nail:
The sophisticated human life would not have been possible without the invention of a small nail. They provide one of the best clues in determining the age of historic buildings.
🔧 Read a book where the MC is in the building industry (Tell us their job) OR from the Historical genre.
The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley - **** - 8/7/2019 - 320 Pages - Historical Genre
10. Light Bulb:
The energy we use today at home and office is a bright idea from more than 150 years ago. Pioneered in the early 19th century by Humphry Davy, electric lights developed throughout the 1800s and was one of the most influential, great inventions of all times. Edison and Swan patented the first light bulb in 1879 and 1880.
🔧 Read a book with the word LIGHT or a synonym of light in the title OR with some kind of light or light bulb on the cover.
Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon - ***** - 8/9/2019 - 309 Pages - Lightning on cover
Inventions That Changed the World - Part 1 COMPLETED
Duration: June 1 - August 31, 2019 - finally completed mid-September
10/10
1. Wheel:
🔧 Read a book where a character travels OR with a title that begins with W.
What we saw at night – Jacquelyn Mitchard 13.07.19
2. Compass:
🔧 Read a book with a publication year with 2 of these numbers: 0, 1, 2, 5 or 8.
The amnesia clinic – James Scudamore 02.07.19 published 05.04.2006
3. Automobile:
🔧 Read a book set in Germany or the U.S. OR with an automobile on the cover.
Wild – from lost to found on the pacific crest trail - Cheryl strayed – 18.06.19 315
4. Steam Engine:
🔧 Read a book where the author's or MC's first name is Thomas or James OR where the page count contains TWO of the following numbers: 0, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9.
The boy who lied – kim slater - 04.08.19 pages 289
5. Concrete:
🔧 Read a book with an item made from concrete on the cover OR with a title that contains a two syllable word.
Daddy’s little soldier – Maggie Hartley 27.06.19 304
6. Petrol:
🔧 Read a book with a liquid of some kind on the cover. Milk in a jug on c over of hetty’s farmhouse bakery – cathy bramley – 28.07.19
7. Railways:
🔧 Read a book where a character rides on a train OR with a train or rails on the cover.
21.09.19– sophie Kinsella – can you keep a secret
Page 50 ‘But as I sit on the train down, I’m resolved that this time ….’
8. Airplane:
🔧 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR with an airplane on the cover.
Wings – terry Pratchett 28.06.19 215
9. Nail:
🔧 Read a book from the Historical genre.
Rachel hore – a secret place 17.08.19
10. Light Bulb:
Read a book with the word LIGHT or a synonym of light in the title OR with some kind of light or light bulb on the cover
Ash and bones – city lights on cover – mike Thomas 09.08.19
Duration: June 1 - August 31, 2019 - finally completed mid-September
10/10
1. Wheel:
🔧 Read a book where a character travels OR with a title that begins with W.
What we saw at night – Jacquelyn Mitchard 13.07.19
2. Compass:
🔧 Read a book with a publication year with 2 of these numbers: 0, 1, 2, 5 or 8.
The amnesia clinic – James Scudamore 02.07.19 published 05.04.2006
3. Automobile:
🔧 Read a book set in Germany or the U.S. OR with an automobile on the cover.
Wild – from lost to found on the pacific crest trail - Cheryl strayed – 18.06.19 315
4. Steam Engine:
🔧 Read a book where the author's or MC's first name is Thomas or James OR where the page count contains TWO of the following numbers: 0, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9.
The boy who lied – kim slater - 04.08.19 pages 289
5. Concrete:
🔧 Read a book with an item made from concrete on the cover OR with a title that contains a two syllable word.
Daddy’s little soldier – Maggie Hartley 27.06.19 304
6. Petrol:
🔧 Read a book with a liquid of some kind on the cover. Milk in a jug on c over of hetty’s farmhouse bakery – cathy bramley – 28.07.19
7. Railways:
🔧 Read a book where a character rides on a train OR with a train or rails on the cover.
21.09.19– sophie Kinsella – can you keep a secret
Page 50 ‘But as I sit on the train down, I’m resolved that this time ….’
8. Airplane:
🔧 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR with an airplane on the cover.
Wings – terry Pratchett 28.06.19 215
9. Nail:
🔧 Read a book from the Historical genre.
Rachel hore – a secret place 17.08.19
10. Light Bulb:
Read a book with the word LIGHT or a synonym of light in the title OR with some kind of light or light bulb on the cover
Ash and bones – city lights on cover – mike Thomas 09.08.19
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Books mentioned in this topic
The Boy Who Lied (other topics)Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (other topics)
The Amnesia Clinic (other topics)
What We Saw at Night (other topics)
Daddy's Little Soldier (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Jaci Burton (other topics)Stephen Chbosky (other topics)
Genevieve Cogman (other topics)
Sherrilyn Kenyon (other topics)
Zach Weinersmith (other topics)
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