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My SpotLandmarks of the World - The Taj Mahal
March 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021
8/8
Tasks
1. *Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage: Ice Blue | Emma Jameson 3/4/21****
2, *Read a book with a four word title (all words count). Wouldn't It Be Deadly | D.E. Ireland 3/29/21***
3. *Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE (Mear): Sinful Folk | Ned Hayes 3/12/21*
4.*Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The). Midnight | Dean Koontz 3/11/21****
5. * Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover. Body in the Woods | Alison Golden 3/17/21**
6. *Read a book with two like objects on the cover (small bombs on each side): The Watchmaker of Filigree Street | Natasha Pulley 3/5/21**
7. *Read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT. Cruel Candy | Mildred Abbott 3/11/21***
8. *Read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (137). The Turn of the Screw | Henry James 3/7/21**
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalMarch 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021
8/8 Completed. Finished
Tasks
1. The Taj Mahal, India's most famous monument, is a shimmering white marble mausoleum in the city of Agra. It is built on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, and was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. It is part of a 42-acre complex, which also includes a mosque, guest house, and formal gardens. Though it was completed in 1648, other projects, such as the gardens and surrounding buildings, continued for another five years. The total cost of the complex in 2020 dollars came to about $956 million, and employed around 20,000 artisans (plus some 1,000 elephants) under the supervision of an architectural board.
*Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage.
When I'm Gone-Jaxson Kidman 3/23
2. There are four arched gates that serve as entrances to the complex and gardens. The Western gate acts as the main entrance to the tomb and is constructed from red sandstone with decorative marble insets. When you first approach the gate you are treated to an optical illusion. The way it frames the Taj makes it appear to be incredibly close and large but as you pass through the gate, it appears to actually shrink in size. Continuing on, you approach the tomb via walkways that border an impressive central pool which reflects the domed structure. Surrounding this waterway are beautifully maintained landscaped grounds.
*Read a book with a four word title (all words count).
Eye on the Ball-Francine Beaton 3/09
3. The mausoleum itself is constructed of white marble and is almost perfectly symmetrical. It is a "modified octagonal", consisting of four long sides and four chamfered corners. Its most spectacular feature is the central dome, which, due to its shape, is called an onion or guava dome. The top is decorated with a lotus design and a finial, and is about 144 ft high. It is surrounded by four smaller domes, along with four towers (or minarets) that were built for prayers. These minarets tilt slightly outwards to prevent them from crashing on top of the dome in the event of a natural disaster.
*Read the fourth book in a series.
(Boudreaux Series)
Easy Kisses-Kristen Proby 3/01
4. The exterior decorations of the Taj Mahal, as well as the gates, are among the finest of Mughal architecture. The decorative elements were created with semi-precious stone inlays and carvings. In line with the Islamic prohibition against using anthropomorphic forms, the decorations consist of calligraphy, abstract forms or floral motifs. The imported inlay stones include jade, lapis lazuli, coral, onyx, bloodstorne, carnelian, cats eyes and turquoise, polished and leveled to the surface of the walls. Throughout the complex are passages from the Qur'an. For example, the calligraphy on the Great Gate reads "O Soul, thou art at rest. Return to the Lord at peace with Him, and He at peace with you."
*Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
Until I Fall-Claudia Y. Burgoa 4/01
5. Another alluring feature of the exterior of the Taj Mahal is its propensity to change colors, depending on the time of day. From dawn to dusk, the sun transforms it. It may seem pearly gray and pale pink at sunrise, dazzling white at high noon, and an orange-bronze when the sun sets. In the evenings, the Taj can appear translucent blue. Special tickets are even sold for full moon and eclipse viewings.
* Read a book that has a color in its title.
Tru Blue-Melissa Foster 3/20
6. The smallish interior is open to visitors, and contains the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan in an eight-sided chamber ornamented with a carved lattice screen and walls covered by intricately carved marble panels with the gem inlays. As the mausoleom was originally intended solely for Mumtaz, her cenotaph is centrally located in the room. Her husband was later interred next to her, and his sarcophagi is supposedly the only thing out of symmetry in the entire complex. Of interest is the fact that these are for display only, as their bodies were actually buried in a room below.
*Read a book that is second in a series.
(Cape Harbor Series)
Until Then-Heidi McLaughlin 3/25
7. Age and pollution has taken a toll on the Taj Mahal’s gleaming white marble façade, which has yellowed under the sooty conditions. As such, the monument's walls are given an occasional spa day via a mudpack treatment called multiani mitti. This traditional recipe used by Indian women to restore radiance is applied, and then washed off with brushes, after which the Taj’s blemishes vanish, and its glow returns.
*Read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
MariaLisa deMora-Seeking Worthy Pursuits 3/13
8. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture, which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences, and is a stunning symbol of India's rich history. In 2007, it was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World initiative. It normally attracts 7–8 million visitors a year.
*Read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count).
(367)
The Wreckage of Us-Brittainy C. Cherry 4/23
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalMarch 1 - April 30, 2021 🎈
1. The Taj Mahal, India's most famous monument, is a shimmering white marble mausoleum in the city of Agra. It is built on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, and was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. It is part of a 42-acre complex, which also includes a mosque, guest house, and formal gardens. Though it was completed in 1648, other projects, such as the gardens and surrounding buildings, continued for another five years. The total cost of the complex in 2020 dollars came to about $956 million, and employed around 20,000 artisans (plus some 1,000 elephants) under the supervision of an architectural board.
*Read a book tagged ROMANCE
Pink Jinx 03/272. There are four arched gates that serve as entrances to the complex and gardens. The Western gate acts as the main entrance to the tomb and is constructed from red sandstone with decorative marble insets. When you first approach the gate you are treated to an optical illusion. The way it frames the Taj makes it appear to be incredibly close and large but as you pass through the gate, it appears to actually shrink in size. Continuing on, you approach the tomb via walkways that border an impressive central pool which reflects the domed structure. Surrounding this waterway are beautifully maintained landscaped grounds.
*Read a book with water on the cover
Flip Flops and Murder 04/093. The mausoleum itself is constructed of white marble and is almost perfectly symmetrical. It is a "modified octagonal", consisting of four long sides and four chamfered corners. Its most spectacular feature is the central dome, which, due to its shape, is called an onion or guava dome. The top is decorated with a lotus design and a finial, and is about 144 ft high. It is surrounded by four smaller domes, along with four towers (or minarets) that were built for prayers. These minarets tilt slightly outwards to prevent them from crashing on top of the dome in the event of a natural disaster.
*Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE (Megan)
Dead in Dublin 03/03 4. The exterior decorations of the Taj Mahal, as well as the gates, are among the finest of Mughal architecture. The decorative elements were created with semi-precious stone inlays and carvings. In line with the Islamic prohibition against using anthropomorphic forms, the decorations consist of calligraphy, abstract forms or floral motifs. The imported inlay stones include jade, lapis lazuli, coral, onyx, bloodstorne, carnelian, cats eyes and turquoise, polished and leveled to the surface of the walls. Throughout the complex are passages from the Qur'an. For example, the calligraphy on the Great Gate reads "O Soul, thou art at rest. Return to the Lord at peace with Him, and He at peace with you."
*Read a book with flowers or jewels on the cover
Flower Power Trip 03/245. Another alluring feature of the exterior of the Taj Mahal is its propensity to change colors, depending on the time of day. From dawn to dusk, the sun transforms it. It may seem pearly gray and pale pink at sunrise, dazzling white at high noon, and an orange-bronze when the sun sets. In the evenings, the Taj can appear translucent blue. Special tickets are even sold for full moon and eclipse viewings.
* Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover
A Scandalous Deception 03/046. The smallish interior is open to visitors, and contains the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan in an eight-sided chamber ornamented with a carved lattice screen and walls covered by intricately carved marble panels with the gem inlays. As the mausoleom was originally intended solely for Mumtaz, her cenotaph is centrally located in the room. Her husband was later interred next to her, and his sarcophagi is supposedly the only thing out of symmetry in the entire complex. Of interest is the fact that these are for display only, as their bodies were actually buried in a room below.
*Read a book with two like objects on the cover (hibiscus flowers)
Miss Benson's Beetle 03/047. Age and pollution has taken a toll on the Taj Mahal’s gleaming white marble façade, which has yellowed under the sooty conditions. As such, the monument's walls are given an occasional spa day via a mudpack treatment called multiani mitti. This traditional recipe used by Indian women to restore radiance is applied, and then washed off with brushes, after which the Taj’s blemishes vanish, and its glow returns.
*Read a book in which the MC has a spa day or some other type of get-away (weekend in Las Vegas)
Murder in Waiting 03/118. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture, which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences, and is a stunning symbol of India's rich history. In 2007, it was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World initiative. It normally attracts 7–8 million visitors a year.
*Read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (276p).
Double Dog Dare 03/06
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalMarch 1 - April 30, 2021
8/8
1. The Taj Mahal, India's most famous monument, is a shimmering white marble mausoleum in the city of Agra. It is built on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, and was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. It is part of a 42-acre complex, which also includes a mosque, guest house, and formal gardens. Though it was completed in 1648, other projects, such as the gardens and surrounding buildings, continued for another five years. The total cost of the complex in 2020 dollars came to about $956 million, and employed around 20,000 artisans (plus some 1,000 elephants) under the supervision of an architectural board.
*Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM (three word minimum).
Refuge Cove by Janet Dailey 14 April; 4☆
2. There are four arched gates that serve as entrances to the complex and gardens. The Western gate acts as the main entrance to the tomb and is constructed from red sandstone with decorative marble insets. When you first approach the gate you are treated to an optical illusion. The way it frames the Taj makes it appear to be incredibly close and large but as you pass through the gate, it appears to actually shrink in size. Continuing on, you approach the tomb via walkways that border an impressive central pool which reflects the domed structure. Surrounding this waterway are beautifully maintained landscaped grounds.
*Read a book with water on the cover (post cover; bonus for a reflection on the water) OR read a book with a four word title (all words count).
The Killer Outdoors by Jodi Linton 6 March; 3 1/2☆
3. The mausoleum itself is constructed of white marble and is almost perfectly symmetrical. It is a "modified octagonal", consisting of four long sides and four chamfered corners. Its most spectacular feature is the central dome, which, due to its shape, is called an onion or guava dome. The top is decorated with a lotus design and a finial, and is about 144 ft high. It is surrounded by four smaller domes, along with four towers (or minarets) that were built for prayers. These minarets tilt slightly outwards to prevent them from crashing on top of the dome in the event of a natural disaster.
*Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE OR read the fourth book in a series.
Murder with Cherry Tarts by Karen Rose Smith 9 March; 5☆
4. The exterior decorations of the Taj Mahal, as well as the gates, are among the finest of Mughal architecture. The decorative elements were created with semi-precious stone inlays and carvings. In line with the Islamic prohibition against using anthropomorphic forms, the decorations consist of calligraphy, abstract forms or floral motifs. The imported inlay stones include jade, lapis lazuli, coral, onyx, bloodstorne, carnelian, cats eyes and turquoise, polished and leveled to the surface of the walls. Throughout the complex are passages from the Qur'an. For example, the calligraphy on the Great Gate reads "O Soul, thou art at rest. Return to the Lord at peace with Him, and He at peace with you."
*Read a book with flowers or jewels on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
emerald on the cover- A Quiet Life in the Country by T.E. Kinsey 2 March; 2 1/2☆
5. Another alluring feature of the exterior of the Taj Mahal is its propensity to change colors, depending on the time of day. From dawn to dusk, the sun transforms it. It may seem pearly gray and pale pink at sunrise, dazzling white at high noon, and an orange-bronze when the sun sets. In the evenings, the Taj can appear translucent blue. Special tickets are even sold for full moon and eclipse viewings.
* Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover OR read a book that has a color in its title.
A Night's Tail by Sofie Kelly 14 March; 5☆
6. The smallish interior is open to visitors, and contains the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan in an eight-sided chamber ornamented with a carved lattice screen and walls covered by intricately carved marble panels with the gem inlays. As the mausoleom was originally intended solely for Mumtaz, her cenotaph is centrally located in the room. Her husband was later interred next to her, and his sarcophagi is supposedly the only thing out of symmetry in the entire complex. Of interest is the fact that these are for display only, as their bodies were actually buried in a room below.
*Read a book with two like objects on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that is second in a series.
Always Look Twice by Elizabeth Goddard 5 March; 5☆
7. Age and pollution has taken a toll on the Taj Mahal’s gleaming white marble façade, which has yellowed under the sooty conditions. As such, the monument's walls are given an occasional spa day via a mudpack treatment called multiani mitti. This traditional recipe used by Indian women to restore radiance is applied, and then washed off with brushes, after which the Taj’s blemishes vanish, and its glow returns.
*Read a book in which the MC has a spa day or some other type of get-away (explain what it is) OR read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
Details in the Document by Kathi Daley 12 April; 5☆
8. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture, which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences, and is a stunning symbol of India's rich history. In 2007, it was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World initiative. It normally attracts 7–8 million visitors a year.
*Read a book originally published in 1983 or 2007 OR read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count).
370 pages- Silver Creek Fire by Lindsay McKenna 16 March; 4☆
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalMarch 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021
7/8
Tasks
1. *Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM (three word minimum). [LOTL]
Ladies of the Lake. Haywood Smith. 3.2.21
2. *Read a book with a four word title (all words count).
The Duke and I. Julia Quinn. 3.4.21
3. *Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE [MC: Annabel]
Murder at the Library of Congress. Margaret Truman. 3.10.21
4. *Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL
Magruder's Curiosity Cabinet. H.P. Wood. 3.4.21
5. * Read a book that has a color in its title.
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. Fannie Flagg. 3.12.21
6. *Read a book that is second in a series.
Return to Robinswood. Jean Grainger. 3.1.21
7. *Read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT. [EM]
The Secret Lives of Dresses. Erin McKean. 3.8.21
8. *Read a book originally published in 1983 or 2007 OR read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count).
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalMarch 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021
8 of 8 Complete
Tasks
🏵 1. The Taj Mahal, India's most famous monument, is a shimmering white marble mausoleum in the city of Agra. It is built on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, and was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. It is part of a 42-acre complex, which also includes a mosque, guest house, and formal gardens. Though it was completed in 1648, other projects, such as the gardens and surrounding buildings, continued for another five years. The total cost of the complex in 2020 dollars came to about $956 million, and employed around 20,000 artisans (plus some 1,000 elephants) under the supervision of an architectural board.
*Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM (three word minimum).
For the Roses - Julie Garwood - 3/4/21
🏵 2. There are four arched gates that serve as entrances to the complex and gardens. The Western gate acts as the main entrance to the tomb and is constructed from red sandstone with decorative marble insets. When you first approach the gate you are treated to an optical illusion. The way it frames the Taj makes it appear to be incredibly close and large but as you pass through the gate, it appears to actually shrink in size. Continuing on, you approach the tomb via walkways that border an impressive central pool which reflects the domed structure. Surrounding this waterway are beautifully maintained landscaped grounds.
*Read a book with water on the cover (post cover; bonus for a reflection on the water) OR read a book with a four word title (all words count)
Sleep Well, My Lady - Kwei Quartey - 4/11/21
🏵 3. The mausoleum itself is constructed of white marble and is almost perfectly symmetrical. It is a "modified octagonal", consisting of four long sides and four chamfered corners. Its most spectacular feature is the central dome, which, due to its shape, is called an onion or guava dome. The top is decorated with a lotus design and a finial, and is about 144 ft high. It is surrounded by four smaller domes, along with four towers (or minarets) that were built for prayers. These minarets tilt slightly outwards to prevent them from crashing on top of the dome in the event of a natural disaster.
*Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE OR read the fourth book in a series.
Her Final Confession - Lisa Regan - 4/7/21 - #4 Detective Josie Quinn
🏵 4. The exterior decorations of the Taj Mahal, as well as the gates, are among the finest of Mughal architecture. The decorative elements were created with semi-precious stone inlays and carvings. In line with the Islamic prohibition against using anthropomorphic forms, the decorations consist of calligraphy, abstract forms or floral motifs. The imported inlay stones include jade, lapis lazuli, coral, onyx, bloodstorne, carnelian, cats eyes and turquoise, polished and leveled to the surface of the walls. Throughout the complex are passages from the Qur'an. For example, the calligraphy on the Great Gate reads "O Soul, thou art at rest. Return to the Lord at peace with Him, and He at peace with you."
*Read a book with flowers or jewels on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
Hi Five - Joe Ide - 4/1/21
🏵 5. Another alluring feature of the exterior of the Taj Mahal is its propensity to change colors, depending on the time of day. From dawn to dusk, the sun transforms it. It may seem pearly gray and pale pink at sunrise, dazzling white at high noon, and an orange-bronze when the sun sets. In the evenings, the Taj can appear translucent blue. Special tickets are even sold for full moon and eclipse viewings.
* Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover OR read a book that has a color in its title.
The One - Kiera Cass - 3/8/21
🏵 6. The smallish interior is open to visitors, and contains the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan in an eight-sided chamber ornamented with a carved lattice screen and walls covered by intricately carved marble panels with the gem inlays. As the mausoleom was originally intended solely for Mumtaz, her cenotaph is centrally located in the room. Her husband was later interred next to her, and his sarcophagi is supposedly the only thing out of symmetry in the entire complex. Of interest is the fact that these are for display only, as their bodies were actually buried in a room below.
*Read a book with two like objects on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that is second in a series.
Dying for Chocolate - Diane Mott Davidson - 3/14/21 - #2 Goldy Bear Culinary Mysteries
🏵 7. Age and pollution has taken a toll on the Taj Mahal’s gleaming white marble façade, which has yellowed under the sooty conditions. As such, the monument's walls are given an occasional spa day via a mudpack treatment called multiani mitti. This traditional recipe used by Indian women to restore radiance is applied, and then washed off with brushes, after which the Taj’s blemishes vanish, and its glow returns.
*Read a book in which the MC has a spa day or some other type of get-away (explain what it is) OR read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
The Poet X - Elizabeth Acevedo - 3/7/21 - EA
🏵 8. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture, which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences, and is a stunning symbol of India's rich history. In 2007, it was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World initiative. It normally attracts 7–8 million visitors a year.
*Read a book originally published in 1983 or 2007 OR read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count).
Up Close and Dangerous - Linda Howard - 3/5/21 - orig pub 2007
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalMarch 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021
0/8
Tasks
1. The Taj Mahal, India's most famous monument, is a shimmering white marble mausoleum in the city of Agra. It is built on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, and was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. It is part of a 42-acre complex, which also includes a mosque, guest house, and formal gardens. Though it was completed in 1648, other projects, such as the gardens and surrounding buildings, continued for another five years. The total cost of the complex in 2020 dollars came to about $956 million, and employed around 20,000 artisans (plus some 1,000 elephants) under the supervision of an architectural board.
*Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM (three word minimum).
2. There are four arched gates that serve as entrances to the complex and gardens. The Western gate acts as the main entrance to the tomb and is constructed from red sandstone with decorative marble insets. When you first approach the gate you are treated to an optical illusion. The way it frames the Taj makes it appear to be incredibly close and large but as you pass through the gate, it appears to actually shrink in size. Continuing on, you approach the tomb via walkways that border an impressive central pool which reflects the domed structure. Surrounding this waterway are beautifully maintained landscaped grounds.
*Read a book with water on the cover (post cover; bonus for a reflection on the water) OR read a book with a four word title (all words count).
3. The mausoleum itself is constructed of white marble and is almost perfectly symmetrical. It is a "modified octagonal", consisting of four long sides and four chamfered corners. Its most spectacular feature is the central dome, which, due to its shape, is called an onion or guava dome. The top is decorated with a lotus design and a finial, and is about 144 ft high. It is surrounded by four smaller domes, along with four towers (or minarets) that were built for prayers. These minarets tilt slightly outwards to prevent them from crashing on top of the dome in the event of a natural disaster.
*Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE OR read the fourth book in a series.
4. The exterior decorations of the Taj Mahal, as well as the gates, are among the finest of Mughal architecture. The decorative elements were created with semi-precious stone inlays and carvings. In line with the Islamic prohibition against using anthropomorphic forms, the decorations consist of calligraphy, abstract forms or floral motifs. The imported inlay stones include jade, lapis lazuli, coral, onyx, bloodstorne, carnelian, cats eyes and turquoise, polished and leveled to the surface of the walls. Throughout the complex are passages from the Qur'an. For example, the calligraphy on the Great Gate reads "O Soul, thou art at rest. Return to the Lord at peace with Him, and He at peace with you."
*Read a book with flowers or jewels on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
5. Another alluring feature of the exterior of the Taj Mahal is its propensity to change colors, depending on the time of day. From dawn to dusk, the sun transforms it. It may seem pearly gray and pale pink at sunrise, dazzling white at high noon, and an orange-bronze when the sun sets. In the evenings, the Taj can appear translucent blue. Special tickets are even sold for full moon and eclipse viewings.
* Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover OR read a book that has a color in its title.
6. The smallish interior is open to visitors, and contains the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan in an eight-sided chamber ornamented with a carved lattice screen and walls covered by intricately carved marble panels with the gem inlays. As the mausoleom was originally intended solely for Mumtaz, her cenotaph is centrally located in the room. Her husband was later interred next to her, and his sarcophagi is supposedly the only thing out of symmetry in the entire complex. Of interest is the fact that these are for display only, as their bodies were actually buried in a room below.
*Read a book with two like objects on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that is second in a series.
7. Age and pollution has taken a toll on the Taj Mahal’s gleaming white marble façade, which has yellowed under the sooty conditions. As such, the monument's walls are given an occasional spa day via a mudpack treatment called multiani mitti. This traditional recipe used by Indian women to restore radiance is applied, and then washed off with brushes, after which the Taj’s blemishes vanish, and its glow returns.
*Read a book in which the MC has a spa day or some other type of get-away (explain what it is) OR read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
8. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture, which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences, and is a stunning symbol of India's rich history. In 2007, it was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World initiative. It normally attracts 7–8 million visitors a year.
*Read a book originally published in 1983 or 2007 OR read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count).
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalMarch 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021
8/8
1. *Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM (three word minimum).
MAM-Murder and Marshmallows Rosie A. Point 3/1/21
2. *Read a book with water on the cover (post cover; bonus for a reflection on the water) OR read a book with a four word title (all words count).
A Game of Cones Abby Collette 3/2/21
3. *Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE OR read the fourth book in a series.
Ember-Momentary Paws Corrinne Winters 3/5/21
4. *Read a book with flowers or jewels on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
Murder Loves a Fair Thea Cambert 3/6/21
5. * Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover OR read a book that has a color in its title.
Rosie A. Point 3/17/216. *Read a book with two like objects on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that is second in a series.
Bubbles-
S.E.Babin 3/3/217. *Read a book in which the MC has a spa day or some other type of get-away (explain what it is) OR read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
ER-Risky Bisqueness Elizabeth Rain 3/3/21
8. *Read a book originally published in 1983 or 2007 OR read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count).
272 pages-The Squeaky Clean Skeleton R.A. Muth 3/5/21
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalMarch 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
Tasks
1. *Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM (three word minimum).
Janice Kay Johnson 03/15/2021 Tagged - Romance2. *Read a book with water on the cover (post cover; bonus for a reflection on the water) OR read a book with a four word title (all words count).
Emma Lord 03/11/20213. *Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE OR read the fourth book in a series.
Mark Adams 03/06/2021 MC - Mark Adams4. *Read a book with flowers or jewels on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
Steve Berry 03/16/20215. * Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover OR read a book that has a color in its title.
Richard Paul Evans 04/05/20216. *Read a book with two like objects on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that is second in a series.
Kelsey Browning 05/06/20217. *Read a book in which the MC has a spa day or some other type of get-away (explain what it is) OR read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
Tomi Adeyemi 03/25/20218. *Read a book originally published in 1983 or 2007 OR read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count).
Adrienne Young 04/08/2021 357 pages
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalMarch 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
8/8
Tasks
✅ 1. *Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage OR Dept. of Speculation Jenny Offill- 28/03
✅ 2. *Read a book with water on the cover (post cover; bonus for a reflection on the water)
The Summer Book - Tove Jansson - 26/03
✅ 3. *Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE
Outrage - Arnaldur Indriðason - 19/04
-Elinborg
✅ 4. *Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
After the Quake - Haruki Murakami - 28/04
✅ 5. * Read a book that has a color in its title.
All Systems Red - Martha Wells - 09/03
✅ 6. *Read a book with two like objects on the cover (post cover)
- Rachael Lippincott - 24/04- Flowers
✅ 7. *Read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
The Stranger - Albert Camus - 22/03
✅ 8. *Read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count). Roar - Cecelia Ahern
- 377 pages
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalMarch 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021
8/8
1. *Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage - After the Kiss Lauren Layne - 3/18
2. *Read a book with a four word title (all words count). - It's in His Kiss Julia Quinn - 3/7
3. *Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE - Ariel - Lost in You Lexi Blake - 3/14
4. *Read a book with flowers or jewels on the cover (post cover) -
Helen Hardt - 3/45. * Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover -
Kristin Hannah - 3/276. *Read a book with two like objects on the cover (post cover) - flower petals -
Aria R. Blue - 3/87. *Read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT. - Barely Breathing Pamela Clare - 3/19
8. *Read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count). - 376 pgs - Brutal Prince Sophie Lark - 3/29
*****COMPLETED 4/7/21*****Landmarks of the World - The Taj Mahal
March 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021
100p.min.
8/8
Tasks
1. The Taj Mahal, India's most famous monument, is a shimmering white marble mausoleum in the city of Agra. It is built on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, and was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. It is part of a 42-acre complex, which also includes a mosque, guest house, and formal gardens. Though it was completed in 1648, other projects, such as the gardens and surrounding buildings, continued for another five years. The total cost of the complex in 2020 dollars came to about $956 million, and employed around 20,000 artisans (plus some 1,000 elephants) under the supervision of an architectural board.
*Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM (three word minimum).- The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney-3/26/21
2. There are four arched gates that serve as entrances to the complex and gardens. The Western gate acts as the main entrance to the tomb and is constructed from red sandstone with decorative marble insets. When you first approach the gate you are treated to an optical illusion. The way it frames the Taj makes it appear to be incredibly close and large but as you pass through the gate, it appears to actually shrink in size. Continuing on, you approach the tomb via walkways that border an impressive central pool which reflects the domed structure. Surrounding this waterway are beautifully maintained landscaped grounds.
*Read a book with water on the cover (post cover; bonus for a reflection on the water) OR read a book with a four word title (all words count).- Aya of Yop City by Marguerite Abouet-3/24/21
3. The mausoleum itself is constructed of white marble and is almost perfectly symmetrical. It is a "modified octagonal", consisting of four long sides and four chamfered corners. Its most spectacular feature is the central dome, which, due to its shape, is called an onion or guava dome. The top is decorated with a lotus design and a finial, and is about 144 ft high. It is surrounded by four smaller domes, along with four towers (or minarets) that were built for prayers. These minarets tilt slightly outwards to prevent them from crashing on top of the dome in the event of a natural disaster.
*Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE OR read the fourth book in a series.-series #4- Dog Days by Jeff Kinney-3/26/21
4. The exterior decorations of the Taj Mahal, as well as the gates, are among the finest of Mughal architecture. The decorative elements were created with semi-precious stone inlays and carvings. In line with the Islamic prohibition against using anthropomorphic forms, the decorations consist of calligraphy, abstract forms or floral motifs. The imported inlay stones include jade, lapis lazuli, coral, onyx, bloodstorne, carnelian, cats eyes and turquoise, polished and leveled to the surface of the walls. Throughout the complex are passages from the Qur'an. For example, the calligraphy on the Great Gate reads "O Soul, thou art at rest. Return to the Lord at peace with Him, and He at peace with you."
*Read a book with flowers or jewels on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).- My Brother's Husband, Volume 2 by Gengoroh Tagame-3/2/21
5. Another alluring feature of the exterior of the Taj Mahal is its propensity to change colors, depending on the time of day. From dawn to dusk, the sun transforms it. It may seem pearly gray and pale pink at sunrise, dazzling white at high noon, and an orange-bronze when the sun sets. In the evenings, the Taj can appear translucent blue. Special tickets are even sold for full moon and eclipse viewings.
* Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover OR read a book that has a color in its title.- Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley-4/1/21
6. The smallish interior is open to visitors, and contains the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan in an eight-sided chamber ornamented with a carved lattice screen and walls covered by intricately carved marble panels with the gem inlays. As the mausoleom was originally intended solely for Mumtaz, her cenotaph is centrally located in the room. Her husband was later interred next to her, and his sarcophagi is supposedly the only thing out of symmetry in the entire complex. Of interest is the fact that these are for display only, as their bodies were actually buried in a room below.
*Read a book with two like objects on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that is second in a series.- series #2- Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney-3/17/21-
7. Age and pollution has taken a toll on the Taj Mahal’s gleaming white marble façade, which has yellowed under the sooty conditions. As such, the monument's walls are given an occasional spa day via a mudpack treatment called multiani mitti. This traditional recipe used by Indian women to restore radiance is applied, and then washed off with brushes, after which the Taj’s blemishes vanish, and its glow returns.
*Read a book in which the MC has a spa day or some other type of get-away (explain what it is) OR read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.- Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya 3/3/21-
8. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture, which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences, and is a stunning symbol of India's rich history. In 2007, it was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World initiative. It normally attracts 7–8 million visitors a year.
*Read a book originally published in 1983 or 2007 -pub. 2007- Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O'Nan-3/11/21
OR read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count).
Thanks for joining Karen & Ed!
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalMarch 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021
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1. *Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage
Snowfall on Haven Point RaeAnne Thayne 3/7/21
2. *Read a book with a four word title (all words count).
Christmas in Silver Springs Brenda Novak 3/1/21
3. *Read the fourth book in a series.
Back in Her Arms Bria Marche 3/3/21 (Southern Comfort #4)
4. *Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
Under the Alaskan Ice Karen Harper 3/15/21
5. * Read a book with an almost all white cover.
The Wedding Season Samantha Chase 3/6/21 (Enchanted Bridal #1) 6. *Read a book that is second in a series.
Amnesty Cambria Hebert 3/14/21 (Amnesia #2)
7. *Read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
Hideaway Nora Roberts 3/13/21
8. *Read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count).
417 pages Coming Home Fern Britton 3/12/21 - Part of this book takes place in Agra India - where the Taj Mahal is!!
I'm in.Landmarks of the World: The Taj Mahal
Duration: 3/1/21 - 4/30/21
Completed: 15/8+
100+ pages, re-reads are ok, re-post when finished
1. The Taj Mahal, India's most famous monument, is a shimmering white marble mausoleum in the city of Agra. It is built on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, and was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. It is part of a 42-acre complex, which also includes a mosque, guest house, and formal gardens. Though it was completed in 1648, other projects, such as the gardens and surrounding buildings, continued for another five years. The total cost of the complex in 2020 dollars came to about $956 million, and employed around 20,000 artisans (plus some 1,000 elephants) under the supervision of an architectural board.
✔ Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage. Naked in Death by J.D. Robb 5* 3/5 - MPGs: Romance, Romantic Suspense
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM (three word minimum).
✔ 2. There are four arched gates that serve as entrances to the complex and gardens. The Western gate acts as the main entrance to the tomb and is constructed from red sandstone with decorative marble insets. When you first approach the gate you are treated to an optical illusion. The way it frames the Taj makes it appear to be incredibly close and large but as you pass through the gate, it appears to actually shrink in size. Continuing on, you approach the tomb via walkways that border an impressive central pool which reflects the domed structure. Surrounding this waterway are beautifully maintained landscaped grounds.
Read a book with water on the cover or with a four word title.
Dying for a Daiquiri book 3 in Laurel McKay Mysteries Boxed Set by Cindy Sample 2.5* 3/3 - 4-letter title with a strip of ocean on coverRead a book with water on the cover.
Kingdom Prayer: Touching Heaven to Change Earth by Tony Evans 4* 3/27 - water on cover (including reflection)✔ 3. The mausoleum itself is constructed of white marble and is almost perfectly symmetrical. It is a "modified octagonal", consisting of four long sides and four chamfered corners. Its most spectacular feature is the central dome, which, due to its shape, is called an onion or guava dome. The top is decorated with a lotus design and a finial, and is about 144 ft high. It is surrounded by four smaller domes, along with four towers (or minarets) that were built for prayers. These minarets tilt slightly outwards to prevent them from crashing on top of the dome in the event of a natural disaster.
Read the fourth book in a series. Swamp Team 3 by Jana Deleon 5* 3/4 - Miss Fortune #4
Read a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE. Forever Bold by Kathleen Brooks 4* 3/14 - Ariana Ali Rahman
✔ 4. The exterior decorations of the Taj Mahal, as well as the gates, are among the finest of Mughal architecture. The decorative elements were created with semi-precious stone inlays and carvings. In line with the Islamic prohibition against using anthropomorphic forms, the decorations consist of calligraphy, abstract forms or floral motifs. The imported inlay stones include jade, lapis lazuli, coral, onyx, bloodstorne, carnelian, cats eyes and turquoise, polished and leveled to the surface of the walls. Throughout the complex are passages from the Qur'an. For example, the calligraphy on the Great Gate reads "O Soul, thou art at rest. Return to the Lord at peace with Him, and He at peace with you."
Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL. Lasting Shadows by Kathleen Brooks 4* 3/9 - L-title
Read a book with flowers or jewels on the cover.
Loving Miss Libby by Rosemarie Naramore 4* 4/24 (or #1.2)✔ 5. Another alluring feature of the exterior of the Taj Mahal is its propensity to change colors, depending on the time of day. From dawn to dusk, the sun transforms it. It may seem pearly gray and pale pink at sunrise, dazzling white at high noon, and an orange-bronze when the sun sets. In the evenings, the Taj can appear translucent blue. Special tickets are even sold for full moon and eclipse viewings.
Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover.
Fierce Shadows by Kathleen Brooks 5* 3/11Read a book that has a color in its title. Vanilla Bean Vengeance by Agatha Frost 4* 3/30 - vanilla is also a color or True Blue by David Baldacci ?* 5/?
✔ 6. The smallish interior is open to visitors, and contains the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan in an eight-sided chamber ornamented with a carved lattice screen and walls covered by intricately carved marble panels with the gem inlays. As the mausoleom was originally intended solely for Mumtaz, her cenotaph is centrally located in the room. Her husband was later interred next to her, and his sarcophagi is supposedly the only thing out of symmetry in the entire complex. Of interest is the fact that these are for display only, as their bodies were actually buried in a room below.
Read a book that is second in a series. Sunken Shadows by Kathleen Brooks 3* 3/9 - Shadows Landing #2
Read a book with two like objects on the cover. Death in the Casino by Nikki Haverstock 3* 4/9 - several slot machines in the background
✔ 7. Age and pollution has taken a toll on the Taj Mahal’s gleaming white marble façade, which has yellowed under the sooty conditions. As such, the monument's walls are given an occasional spa day via a mudpack treatment called multiani mitti. This traditional recipe used by Indian women to restore radiance is applied, and then washed off with brushes, after which the Taj’s blemishes vanish, and its glow returns.
Read a book in which the MC has a spa day or some other type of get-away. Forever Freed by Kathleen Brooks 4* 3/12 - the MC goes to a friend's cottage to decompress from his work (FBI's Hostage Rescue Team, last stationed in the Middle East)
Read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT. At Wick's End by Tim Myers 3* 3/31
✔ 8. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture, which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences, and is a stunning symbol of India's rich history. In 2007, it was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World initiative. It normally attracts 7–8 million visitors a year.
Read a book that has a 7 in the total page count. Saving Shadows by Kathleen Brooks 5* 3/7 - 272 pages
Read a book originally published in 2007. In Two Weeks by Jen Talty 3* 4/22
*
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalMarch 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021
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Tasks
1. The Taj Mahal, India's most famous monument, is a shimmering white marble mausoleum in the city of Agra. It is built on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, and was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. It is part of a 42-acre complex, which also includes a mosque, guest house, and formal gardens. Though it was completed in 1648, other projects, such as the gardens and surrounding buildings, continued for another five years. The total cost of the complex in 2020 dollars came to about $956 million, and employed around 20,000 artisans (plus some 1,000 elephants) under the supervision of an architectural board.
*Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM (three word minimum).
2. There are four arched gates that serve as entrances to the complex and gardens. The Western gate acts as the main entrance to the tomb and is constructed from red sandstone with decorative marble insets. When you first approach the gate you are treated to an optical illusion. The way it frames the Taj makes it appear to be incredibly close and large but as you pass through the gate, it appears to actually shrink in size. Continuing on, you approach the tomb via walkways that border an impressive central pool which reflects the domed structure. Surrounding this waterway are beautifully maintained landscaped grounds.
*Read a book with water on the cover (post cover; bonus for a reflection on the water) OR read a book with a four word title (all words count).
3. The mausoleum itself is constructed of white marble and is almost perfectly symmetrical. It is a "modified octagonal", consisting of four long sides and four chamfered corners. Its most spectacular feature is the central dome, which, due to its shape, is called an onion or guava dome. The top is decorated with a lotus design and a finial, and is about 144 ft high. It is surrounded by four smaller domes, along with four towers (or minarets) that were built for prayers. These minarets tilt slightly outwards to prevent them from crashing on top of the dome in the event of a natural disaster.
*Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE OR read the fourth book in a series.
4. The exterior decorations of the Taj Mahal, as well as the gates, are among the finest of Mughal architecture. The decorative elements were created with semi-precious stone inlays and carvings. In line with the Islamic prohibition against using anthropomorphic forms, the decorations consist of calligraphy, abstract forms or floral motifs. The imported inlay stones include jade, lapis lazuli, coral, onyx, bloodstorne, carnelian, cats eyes and turquoise, polished and leveled to the surface of the walls. Throughout the complex are passages from the Qur'an. For example, the calligraphy on the Great Gate reads "O Soul, thou art at rest. Return to the Lord at peace with Him, and He at peace with you."
*Read a book with flowers or jewels on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
5. Another alluring feature of the exterior of the Taj Mahal is its propensity to change colors, depending on the time of day. From dawn to dusk, the sun transforms it. It may seem pearly gray and pale pink at sunrise, dazzling white at high noon, and an orange-bronze when the sun sets. In the evenings, the Taj can appear translucent blue. Special tickets are even sold for full moon and eclipse viewings.
* Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover OR read a book that has a color in its title.
6. The smallish interior is open to visitors, and contains the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan in an eight-sided chamber ornamented with a carved lattice screen and walls covered by intricately carved marble panels with the gem inlays. As the mausoleom was originally intended solely for Mumtaz, her cenotaph is centrally located in the room. Her husband was later interred next to her, and his sarcophagi is supposedly the only thing out of symmetry in the entire complex. Of interest is the fact that these are for display only, as their bodies were actually buried in a room below.
*Read a book with two like objects on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that is second in a series.
7. Age and pollution has taken a toll on the Taj Mahal’s gleaming white marble façade, which has yellowed under the sooty conditions. As such, the monument's walls are given an occasional spa day via a mudpack treatment called multiani mitti. This traditional recipe used by Indian women to restore radiance is applied, and then washed off with brushes, after which the Taj’s blemishes vanish, and its glow returns.
*Read a book in which the MC has a spa day or some other type of get-away (explain what it is) OR read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
8. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture, which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences, and is a stunning symbol of India's rich history. In 2007, it was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World initiative. It normally attracts 7–8 million visitors a year.
*Read a book originally published in 1983 or 2007 OR read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count).
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalMarch 1 - April 30, 2021
8/8 DONE
1. tagged ROMANCE AND first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM Agent Under Siege Lena Diaz 3/11
2. water on cover B.M. Allsopp 3/13
3. fourth book in a series Abby McCree Mystery Book 4 Death by Intermission Alexis Morgan 3/7
4. title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL Missing and Endangered J.A. Jance 3/10
5. almost all white, pink or blue cover G.A. McKevett 3/11
6. two like objects on the cover H.Y. Hanna 3/14
7. author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT Marc Cameron Stone Cross 3/15
8. has a 7 in the total page count 257 pp Snow Drift Helene Tursten 3/1
Thanks for joining Agnieszka, Sallie & Jonquil :)
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalMarch 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
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Tasks
1. *Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM (three word minimum).
2. *Read a book with water on the cover (post cover; bonus for a reflection on the water) OR read a book with a four word title (all words count).
3. *Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE OR read the fourth book in a series.
4. *Read a book with flowers or jewels on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
5. * Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover OR read a book that has a color in its title.
6. *Read a book with two like objects on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that is second in a series.
7. *Read a book in which the MC has a spa day or some other type of get-away (explain what it is) OR read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
8. *Read a book originally published in 1983 or 2007 OR read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count).
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalBegins: 01March21 / Ends: 30April21
8 / 8 completed
1. The Taj Mahal *Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM - T M L - The Midnight Library ✔ – 17Apr21
2. Four arched gates *Read a book with a four word title - Holmes on the Range ✔ – 12Mar21
3. Almost perfectly symmetrical *Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE - Marjorie & Enid are the m.c.s in Miss Benson's Beetle ✔ – 18Mar21
4. Mughal architecture *Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL - My Invented Country ✔ – 06Mar21
5. Propensity to change colors * Blue cover -
✔ – 07Mar21 6. The smallish interior *Two like objects on the cover -
✔ – 15Mar217. Age and pollution *Read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT - U A - Uwem Akpan / Say You're One of Them ✔ – 10Mar21
8. UNESCO World Heritage Site *Read a book that has a 7 in the total page count - 337 pg - The Body at the Tower ✔ – 04Mar21
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalMarch 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021
Complete
Tasks
1. *Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM (three word minimum). [LOTL]
Ladies of the Lake. Haywood Smith. 3.2.21
2. *Read a book with a four word title (all words count).
The Duke and I. Julia Quinn. 3.4.21
3. *Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE [MC: Annabel]
Murder at the Library of Congress. Margaret Truman. 3.10.21
4. *Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL
Magruder's Curiosity Cabinet. H.P. Wood. 3.4.21
5. * Read a book that has a color in its title.
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. Fannie Flagg. 3.12.21
6. *Read a book that is second in a series.
Return to Robinswood. Jean Grainger. 3.1.21
7. *Read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT. [EM]
The Secret Lives of Dresses. Erin McKean. 3.8.21
8. *Read a book originally published in 2007
A Beautiful Blue Death. Charles Finch. 3.14.21
Looks like I read the right books! :)FINISHED
Landmarks of the World - The Taj Mahal
March 1, 2021 to March 15, 2021
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1. *Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage
Snowfall on Haven Point RaeAnne Thayne 3/7/21
2. *Read a book with a four word title (all words count).
Christmas in Silver Springs Brenda Novak 3/1/21
3. *Read the fourth book in a series.
Back in Her Arms Bria Marche 3/3/21 (Southern Comfort #4)
4. *Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
Under the Alaskan Ice Karen Harper 3/15/21
5. * Read a book with an almost all white cover.
The Wedding Season Samantha Chase 3/6/21 (Enchanted Bridal #1) 6. *Read a book that is second in a series.
Amnesty Cambria Hebert 3/14/21 (Amnesia #2)
7. *Read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
Hideaway Nora Roberts 3/13/21
8. *Read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count).
417 pages Coming Home Fern Britton 3/12/21 - Part of this book takes place in Agra India - where the Taj Mahal is!!
JoAnne wrote: "Looks like I read the right books! :)"Love when that happens JoAnne! Nicely done :)
FinishedLandmarks of the World - The Taj Mahal
March 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021
8/8
1. *Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM (three word minimum).
MAM-Murder and Marshmallows Rosie A. Point 3/1/21
2. *Read a book with water on the cover (post cover; bonus for a reflection on the water) OR read a book with a four word title (all words count).
A Game of Cones Abby Collette 3/2/21
3. *Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE OR read the fourth book in a series.
Ember-Momentary Paws Corrinne Winters 3/5/21
4. *Read a book with flowers or jewels on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
Murder Loves a Fair Thea Cambert 3/6/21
5. * Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover OR read a book that has a color in its title.
Rosie A. Point 3/17/216. *Read a book with two like objects on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that is second in a series.
Bubbles-
S.E.Babin 3/3/217. *Read a book in which the MC has a spa day or some other type of get-away (explain what it is) OR read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
ER-Risky Bisqueness Elizabeth Rain 3/3/21
8. *Read a book originally published in 1983 or 2007 OR read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count).
272 pages-The Squeaky Clean Skeleton R.A. Muth 3/5/21
Jan wrote: "Awesome job Tari!"Thanks, Jan!
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalMarch 1 - April 30, 2021
8/8 DONE
1. tagged ROMANCE AND first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM Agent Under Siege Lena Diaz 3/11
2. water on cover B.M. Allsopp 3/13
3. fourth book in a series Abby McCree Mystery Book 4 Death by Intermission Alexis Morgan 3/7
4. title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL Missing and Endangered J.A. Jance 3/10
5. almost all white, pink or blue cover G.A. McKevett 3/11
6. two like objects on the cover H.Y. Hanna 3/14
7. author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT Marc Cameron Stone Cross 3/15
8. has a 7 in the total page count 257 pp Snow Drift Helene Tursten 3/1
Nice challenge work Jonquil :)
Finished!Landmarks of the World - The Taj Mahal
March 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021
8/8
Tasks
1. *Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage: Ice Blue | Emma Jameson 3/4/21****
2, *Read a book with a four word title (all words count). Wouldn't It Be Deadly | D.E. Ireland 3/29/21***
3. *Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE (Mear): Sinful Folk | Ned Hayes 3/12/21*
4.*Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The). Midnight | Dean Koontz 3/11/21****
5. * Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover. Body in the Woods | Alison Golden 3/17/21**
6. *Read a book with two like objects on the cover (small bombs on each side): The Watchmaker of Filigree Street | Natasha Pulley 3/5/21**
7. *Read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT. Cruel Candy | Mildred Abbott 3/11/21***
8. *Read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (137). The Turn of the Screw | Henry James 3/7/21**
Finished!Landmarks of the World - The Taj Mahal
March 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021
8/8
1. *Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage - After the Kiss Lauren Layne - 3/18
2. *Read a book with a four word title (all words count). - It's in His Kiss Julia Quinn - 3/7
3. *Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE - Ariel - Lost in You Lexi Blake - 3/14
4. *Read a book with flowers or jewels on the cover (post cover) -
Helen Hardt - 3/45. * Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover -
Kristin Hannah - 3/276. *Read a book with two like objects on the cover (post cover) - flower petals -
Aria R. Blue - 3/87. *Read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT. - Barely Breathing Pamela Clare - 3/19
8. *Read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count). - 376 pgs - Brutal Prince Sophie Lark - 3/29
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalMarch 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
0/8
Tasks
❎1. read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM (three word minimum).A Heartbeat AwayHarry Kraus 4/6/21
❎2. *Read a book with water on the cover Terns of Endearment
Donna Andrews 5/4/21
❎3. *Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE. Renisenb Death Comes As the EndAgatha Christie 4/13/21
❎4. *Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
Murder in Stained GlassMargaret Armstrong4/4/21
❎5. * Read a book with an almost all blue cover
Hide My EyesMargery Allingham 5/2/21❎6. *read a book that is second in a series.The Hidden StaircaseCarolyn Keene4/19/21
❎7. *Read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.The Virgin in the IceEllis Peters
4/12/21
❎8. *Read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count). 278 pp. How the Finch Stole Christmas!Donna Andrews 4/25/21
I'm done!Landmarks of the World - The Taj Mahal
March 1 - April 30, 2021 🎈
1. The Taj Mahal, India's most famous monument, is a shimmering white marble mausoleum in the city of Agra. It is built on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, and was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. It is part of a 42-acre complex, which also includes a mosque, guest house, and formal gardens. Though it was completed in 1648, other projects, such as the gardens and surrounding buildings, continued for another five years. The total cost of the complex in 2020 dollars came to about $956 million, and employed around 20,000 artisans (plus some 1,000 elephants) under the supervision of an architectural board.
*Read a book tagged ROMANCE
Pink Jinx 03/272. There are four arched gates that serve as entrances to the complex and gardens. The Western gate acts as the main entrance to the tomb and is constructed from red sandstone with decorative marble insets. When you first approach the gate you are treated to an optical illusion. The way it frames the Taj makes it appear to be incredibly close and large but as you pass through the gate, it appears to actually shrink in size. Continuing on, you approach the tomb via walkways that border an impressive central pool which reflects the domed structure. Surrounding this waterway are beautifully maintained landscaped grounds.
*Read a book with water on the cover
Flip Flops and Murder 04/093. The mausoleum itself is constructed of white marble and is almost perfectly symmetrical. It is a "modified octagonal", consisting of four long sides and four chamfered corners. Its most spectacular feature is the central dome, which, due to its shape, is called an onion or guava dome. The top is decorated with a lotus design and a finial, and is about 144 ft high. It is surrounded by four smaller domes, along with four towers (or minarets) that were built for prayers. These minarets tilt slightly outwards to prevent them from crashing on top of the dome in the event of a natural disaster.
*Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE (Megan)
Dead in Dublin 03/03 4. The exterior decorations of the Taj Mahal, as well as the gates, are among the finest of Mughal architecture. The decorative elements were created with semi-precious stone inlays and carvings. In line with the Islamic prohibition against using anthropomorphic forms, the decorations consist of calligraphy, abstract forms or floral motifs. The imported inlay stones include jade, lapis lazuli, coral, onyx, bloodstorne, carnelian, cats eyes and turquoise, polished and leveled to the surface of the walls. Throughout the complex are passages from the Qur'an. For example, the calligraphy on the Great Gate reads "O Soul, thou art at rest. Return to the Lord at peace with Him, and He at peace with you."
*Read a book with flowers or jewels on the cover
Flower Power Trip 03/245. Another alluring feature of the exterior of the Taj Mahal is its propensity to change colors, depending on the time of day. From dawn to dusk, the sun transforms it. It may seem pearly gray and pale pink at sunrise, dazzling white at high noon, and an orange-bronze when the sun sets. In the evenings, the Taj can appear translucent blue. Special tickets are even sold for full moon and eclipse viewings.
* Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover
A Scandalous Deception 03/046. The smallish interior is open to visitors, and contains the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan in an eight-sided chamber ornamented with a carved lattice screen and walls covered by intricately carved marble panels with the gem inlays. As the mausoleom was originally intended solely for Mumtaz, her cenotaph is centrally located in the room. Her husband was later interred next to her, and his sarcophagi is supposedly the only thing out of symmetry in the entire complex. Of interest is the fact that these are for display only, as their bodies were actually buried in a room below.
*Read a book with two like objects on the cover (hibiscus flowers)
Miss Benson's Beetle 03/047. Age and pollution has taken a toll on the Taj Mahal’s gleaming white marble façade, which has yellowed under the sooty conditions. As such, the monument's walls are given an occasional spa day via a mudpack treatment called multiani mitti. This traditional recipe used by Indian women to restore radiance is applied, and then washed off with brushes, after which the Taj’s blemishes vanish, and its glow returns.
*Read a book in which the MC has a spa day or some other type of get-away (weekend in Las Vegas)
Murder in Waiting 03/118. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture, which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences, and is a stunning symbol of India's rich history. In 2007, it was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World initiative. It normally attracts 7–8 million visitors a year.
*Read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (276p).
Double Dog Dare 03/06
Landmarks of the World - The Taj MahalApril 10, 2021 - June 10, 2021 - FINISHED 4/22/21
Tasks
1. *Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM (three word minimum).
Never Have I Ever by Lauren Blakely - 4/19/2021
2. *Read a book with water on the cover (post cover; bonus for a reflection on the water) OR read a book with a four word title (all words count).
Cars and Cold Cases by Diana Xarissa - 4/21/20213. *Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE OR read the fourth book in a series.
His Defiant Princess by Kathleen O'Brien - 4/20/2021 (Brenna)
4. *Read a book with flowers or jewels on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
Hidden Star by Nora Roberts - 4/17/2021
5. * Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover OR read a book that has a color in its title.
Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts - 4/10/20216. *Read a book with two like objects on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that is second in a series.
Finding Answers by Kathi Daley - 4/17/2021 (Rescue, Alaska Mystery #2)
7. *Read a book in which the MC has a spa day or some other type of get-away (explain what it is) OR read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
Captive Star by Nora Roberts - 4/17/2021 (NR)
8. *Read a book originally published in 1983 or 2007 OR read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count).
Make Me, Take Me by Amanda Usen - 4/21/2021 (257 pages)
~~~ Completed ~~~Landmarks of the World - The Taj Mahal
March 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021
8 of 8 Complete
Tasks
🏵 1. Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM (three word minimum).
For the Roses - Julie Garwood - 3/4/21
🏵 2. Read a book with water on the cover (post cover; bonus for a reflection on the water) OR read a book with a four word title (all words count)
Sleep Well, My Lady - Kwei Quartey - 4/11/21
🏵 3. Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE OR read the fourth book in a series.
Her Final Confession - Lisa Regan - 4/7/21 - #4 Detective Josie Quinn
🏵 4. Read a book with flowers or jewels on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
Hi Five - Joe Ide - 4/1/21
🏵 5. Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover OR read a book that has a color in its title.
The One - Kiera Cass - 3/8/21
🏵 6. Read a book with two like objects on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that is second in a series.
Dying for Chocolate - Diane Mott Davidson - 3/14/21 - #2 Goldy Bear Culinary Mysteries
🏵 7. Read a book in which the MC has a spa day or some other type of get-away (explain what it is) OR read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
The Poet X - Elizabeth Acevedo - 3/7/21 - EA
🏵 8. Read a book originally published in 1983 or 2007 OR read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count).
Up Close and Dangerous - Linda Howard - 3/5/21 - orig pub 2007
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1. The Taj Mahal, India's most famous monument, is a shimmering white marble mausoleum in the city of Agra. It is built on the southern bank of the Yamuna River, and was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. It is part of a 42-acre complex, which also includes a mosque, guest house, and formal gardens. Though it was completed in 1648, other projects, such as the gardens and surrounding buildings, continued for another five years. The total cost of the complex in 2020 dollars came to about $956 million, and employed around 20,000 artisans (plus some 1,000 elephants) under the supervision of an architectural board.
*Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in TAJ MAHAL MAUSOLEUM (three word minimum).
2. There are four arched gates that serve as entrances to the complex and gardens. The Western gate acts as the main entrance to the tomb and is constructed from red sandstone with decorative marble insets. When you first approach the gate you are treated to an optical illusion. The way it frames the Taj makes it appear to be incredibly close and large but as you pass through the gate, it appears to actually shrink in size. Continuing on, you approach the tomb via walkways that border an impressive central pool which reflects the domed structure. Surrounding this waterway are beautifully maintained landscaped grounds.
*Read a book with water on the cover (post cover; bonus for a reflection on the water) OR read a book with a four word title (all words count).
3. The mausoleum itself is constructed of white marble and is almost perfectly symmetrical. It is a "modified octagonal", consisting of four long sides and four chamfered corners. Its most spectacular feature is the central dome, which, due to its shape, is called an onion or guava dome. The top is decorated with a lotus design and a finial, and is about 144 ft high. It is surrounded by four smaller domes, along with four towers (or minarets) that were built for prayers. These minarets tilt slightly outwards to prevent them from crashing on top of the dome in the event of a natural disaster.
*Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE OR read the fourth book in a series.
4. The exterior decorations of the Taj Mahal, as well as the gates, are among the finest of Mughal architecture. The decorative elements were created with semi-precious stone inlays and carvings. In line with the Islamic prohibition against using anthropomorphic forms, the decorations consist of calligraphy, abstract forms or floral motifs. The imported inlay stones include jade, lapis lazuli, coral, onyx, bloodstorne, carnelian, cats eyes and turquoise, polished and leveled to the surface of the walls. Throughout the complex are passages from the Qur'an. For example, the calligraphy on the Great Gate reads "O Soul, thou art at rest. Return to the Lord at peace with Him, and He at peace with you."
*Read a book with flowers or jewels on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
5. Another alluring feature of the exterior of the Taj Mahal is its propensity to change colors, depending on the time of day. From dawn to dusk, the sun transforms it. It may seem pearly gray and pale pink at sunrise, dazzling white at high noon, and an orange-bronze when the sun sets. In the evenings, the Taj can appear translucent blue. Special tickets are even sold for full moon and eclipse viewings.
* Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover OR read a book that has a color in its title.
6. The smallish interior is open to visitors, and contains the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan in an eight-sided chamber ornamented with a carved lattice screen and walls covered by intricately carved marble panels with the gem inlays. As the mausoleom was originally intended solely for Mumtaz, her cenotaph is centrally located in the room. Her husband was later interred next to her, and his sarcophagi is supposedly the only thing out of symmetry in the entire complex. Of interest is the fact that these are for display only, as their bodies were actually buried in a room below.
*Read a book with two like objects on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that is second in a series.
7. Age and pollution has taken a toll on the Taj Mahal’s gleaming white marble façade, which has yellowed under the sooty conditions. As such, the monument's walls are given an occasional spa day via a mudpack treatment called multiani mitti. This traditional recipe used by Indian women to restore radiance is applied, and then washed off with brushes, after which the Taj’s blemishes vanish, and its glow returns.
*Read a book in which the MC has a spa day or some other type of get-away (explain what it is) OR read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
8. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture, which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences, and is a stunning symbol of India's rich history. In 2007, it was declared a winner of the New 7 Wonders of the World initiative. It normally attracts 7–8 million visitors a year.
*Read a book originally published in 1983 or 2007 OR read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count).