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Landmarks of the World - The Taj Mahal
March 1 - April 30, 2021

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).
Refuge Cove by Janet Dailey 14 April; 4☆
Refuge Cove by Janet Dailey

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).
The Killer Outdoors by Jodi Linton 6 March; 3 1/2☆
The Killer Outdoors (A Southwest Exposure Mystery, #1) by Jodi Linton

3. *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☆
Murder with Cherry Tarts (Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery #4) by Karen Rose Smith

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).
emerald on the cover- A Quiet Life in the Country by T.E. Kinsey 2 March; 2 1/2☆
A Quiet Life in the Country (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #1) by T.E. Kinsey

5. * 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☆
A Night's Tail (Magical Cats Mystery #11) by Sofie Kelly

6. *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☆
Always Look Twice (Uncommon Justice, #2) by Elizabeth Goddard

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.
Details in the Document by Kathi Daley 12 April; 5☆
Details in the Document (The Inn at Holiday Bay) by Kathi Daley

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).
370 pages- Silver Creek Fire by Lindsay McKenna 16 March; 4☆
Silver Creek Fire (Silver Creek, #1) by Lindsay McKenna


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Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 1811 comments Update message # 29 - Challenge completed - 17April21


Landmarks of the World - The Taj Mahal
Begins: 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 - The Best of Adam Sharp by Graeme Simsion ✔ – 07Mar21

6. The smallish interior *Two like objects on the cover - At Bertram's Hotel (Miss Marple, #11) by Agatha Christie ✔ – 15Mar21

7. 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


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Frankie Johnson | 541 comments Landmarks of the World - The Taj Mahal
March 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
When I'm Gone by Jaxson Kidman

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
Eye on the Ball (Playing for Glory #1) by Francine Beaton

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
Easy Kisses (Boudreaux, #4) by Kristen Proby

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
Until I Fall by Claudia Y. Burgoa

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
Tru Blue (The Whiskeys Dark Knights at Peaceful Harbor, #1) by Melissa Foster

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
Until Then (Cape Harbor, #2) by Heidi McLaughlin

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
Seeking Worthy Pursuits (Alace Sweets, #2) by MariaLisa deMora

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
The Wreckage of Us by Brittainy C. Cherry


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Clare (-clare-) | 19 comments DONE


Landmarks of the World - The Taj Mahal
March 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)
Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott - 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


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Agnieszka (agnieszka7) | 349 comments Finished

Landmarks of the World: The Taj Mahal
Duration:
3/1/21 - 4/30/21
Completed: 15/8+


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. 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 (Laurel McKay Mysteries, #3) by Cindy Sample 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 cover
Read a book with water on the cover. Kingdom Prayer Touching Heaven to Change Earth by Tony Evans 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 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 (Shadows Landing #4) by Kathleen Brooks Fierce Shadows by Kathleen Brooks 5* 3/11
Read 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


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Ed Lehman | 714 comments *****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).


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Jan | 20855 comments Great challenge work Ed!


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ChrisGA | 311 comments finished
Landmarks of the World - The Taj Mahal
March 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 Terns of Endearment (Meg Langslow, #25) by Donna Andrews
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 Eyes (The Albert Campion Mysteries) by Margery Allingham 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


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Jan | 20855 comments Nice challenge work Chris!


message 66: by Bev(baglady) (new)

Bev(baglady) (blbaglady) | 595 comments finished

Landmarks of the World - The Taj Mahal
March 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).
Snowbound by Janice Kay Johnson Janice Kay Johnson 03/15/2021 Tagged - Romance

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).
You Have a Match by Emma Lord Emma Lord 03/11/2021

3. *Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE OR read the fourth book in a series.
Turn Right at Machu Picchu Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time by Mark Adams Mark Adams 03/06/2021 MC - Mark Adams

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).
The Malta Exchange (Cotton Malone, #14) by Steve Berry Steve Berry 03/16/2021

5. * Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover OR read a book that has a color in its title.
Lost December by Richard Paul Evans Richard Paul Evans 04/05/2021

6. *Read a book with two like objects on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that is second in a series.
In For a Penny (Granny #1) by Kelsey Browning Kelsey Browning 05/06/2021

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.
Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha, #1) by Tomi Adeyemi Tomi Adeyemi 03/25/2021

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).
Fable (Fable, #1) by Adrienne Young Adrienne Young 04/08/2021 357 pages


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Jan | 20855 comments Well done Bev!


message 68: by Genevieve (last edited Jun 28, 2022 05:29PM) (new)

Genevieve | 189 comments 5/31/2022 - 7/30/2022

Tasks

1. Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage.
Jingle All the Way by Debbie Macomber 6/11/2022

2. Read a book with a four word title (all words count).
Along Came a Spider by James Patterson 6/16/2022

3. Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE. Levi Abrams
One-Eyed Royals by Cordelia Kingsbridge 6/8/2022

4. Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
Latte Trouble by Cleo Coyle 6/27/2022

5. Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover
Ode to a Fish Sandwich (Quirky Tales from the Caribbean Book 1) by Rebecca M. Hale by Rebecca M. Hale 6/28/2022

6. Read a book that is second in a series.
Cheddar Off Dead by Julia Buckley 6/20/2022

7. Read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
Palm Beach Poison by Tom Turner 5/31/2022

8. Read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count). P371
Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich 6/24/2022


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Jan | 20855 comments Welcome to the challenge Genevieve!


message 70: by Genevieve (last edited Jun 28, 2022 05:34PM) (new)

Genevieve | 189 comments FINISHED

5/31/2022 - 7/30/2022

Tasks 8/8

1. Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage.
Jingle All the Way by Debbie Macomber 6/11/2022

2. Read a book with a four word title (all words count).
Along Came a Spider by James Patterson 6/16/2022

3. Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE. Levi Abrams
One-Eyed Royals by Cordelia Kingsbridge 6/8/2022

4. Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL (ignore A, An or The).
Latte Trouble by Cleo Coyle 6/27/2022

5. Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover
Ode to a Fish Sandwich (Quirky Tales from the Caribbean Book 1) by Rebecca M. Hale by Rebecca M. Hale 6/28/2022

6. Read a book that is second in a series.
Cheddar Off Dead by Julia Buckley 6/20/2022

7. Read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
Palm Beach Poison by Tom Turner 5/31/2022

8. Read a book that has a 7 in the total page count (share page count). P371
Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich 6/24/2022


message 71: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20855 comments Nicely done Genevieve!


message 72: by Catsalive (last edited Sep 12, 2023 04:57AM) (new)

Catsalive | 872 comments Landmarks of the World - The Taj Mahal
2 Months from Start
8/8


1. *Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage
High Stakes by Erin McCarthy 12/9 2★

2. *Read a book with water on the cover
Sun, Surf and Murder A Rosie Ryan Cozy Mystery (Rosie Ryan Cozy Mysteries) by D.C. Pitt by D.C. Pitt 3/9 3.5★

3. *Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE or the fourth book in a series - MC Melita & #4
Mrs. Pargeter's Pound of Flesh by Simon Brett 5/9 3.5★

4. *Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL
Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh 2/9 3.5★

5. * Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover
A Routine Infidelity by Elizabeth Coleman by Elizabeth Coleman 4/9 3.5★

6. *Read a book with two like objects on the cover - 2 wolves
Moon Called (Mercy Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs by Patricia Briggs 7/9 4★

7. *Read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
The Radium Girls by Kate Moore 1/9 3★

8. *Read a book that has a 7 in the total page count -- 378p
Last Chance Cafe by Liz Byrski 6/9 4★


message 73: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20855 comments Welcome to the challenge Kylie!


message 74: by Catsalive (new)

Catsalive | 872 comments Completed

Landmarks of the World - The Taj Mahal
2 Months from Start
8/8


1. *Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage
High Stakes by Erin McCarthy 12/9 2★

2. *Read a book with water on the cover
Sun, Surf and Murder A Rosie Ryan Cozy Mystery (Rosie Ryan Cozy Mysteries) by D.C. Pitt by D.C. Pitt 3/9 3.5★

3. *Book a book with a MC whose first name starts with a letter in MARBLE or the fourth book in a series - MC Melita & #4
Mrs. Pargeter's Pound of Flesh by Simon Brett 5/9 3.5★

4. *Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MUGHAL
Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh 2/9 3.5★

5. * Read a book with an almost all white, pink or blue cover
A Routine Infidelity by Elizabeth Coleman by Elizabeth Coleman 4/9 3.5★

6. *Read a book with two like objects on the cover - 2 wolves
Moon Called (Mercy Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs by Patricia Briggs 7/9 4★

7. *Read a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in MUDPACK TREATMENT.
The Radium Girls by Kate Moore 1/9 3★

8. *Read a book that has a 7 in the total page count -- 378p
Last Chance Cafe by Liz Byrski 6/9 4★


message 75: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Jan | 20855 comments Well done Kylie!!


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