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Safari Adventure in BotswanaJuly 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
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Choose a level:
Daytripper: Complete one task per day for a total of 10 tasks.
Explorer: Complete 15 of the 20 tasks. You must complete at least one task per day.
Day 1: Gaborone
Read a book where the first letter of the title can be found in DIAMOND PARK (ignore "A" or "An" or The).
Deadly Brew by Karen MacInerney 7/31/2021
* Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SAFARI. Samantha
Trust Can Be Deadly By Cindy Bell 8/6/2021
Day 2: Kalahari Desert
*Read a book with a bird on the cover (post cover).
by Josh Lanyon 7/29/2021* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE (three word minimum).
A Clue in the Stew by Connie Archer 8/15/2021
Day 3: Kalahari Desert Magi Red Crow
* Read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who).
Murder at Mabel’s Motel by G.A. McKevett 9/19/2021
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MILKY WAY (ignore A, An or The).
Murder at the Truck Stop by Dianne Harman 7/31/2021
Day 4: Makgadikgadi Pans & Kubu Island
* Read a book set in December.
Winter Stroll by Elin Hilderbrand 8/23/2021
* Read a book set on an island
Lowcountry Bordello by Susan M. Boyer 7/19/2021
Day 5: Kasane & Excursion to Victoria Falls
* Read a book with a cruise or travel by boat. ferry
Winter Storms by Elin Hilderbrand 9/16/2021
* Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in VICTORIA FALLS.
Very Buried Cheesecake by Lyndsey Cole 9/20/2021
Day 6: Chobe National Park
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KAVANGO-ZAMBEZI TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREA (five word minimum).
It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider by Jim Henson 8/21/2021
* Read a book with a clumsy character in it (tell us who). Anna Hitchcock
All She Wrote by Josh Lanyon 7/25/2021
Day 7: Chobe National Park
* Read a series #5 book.
Lowcountry Bordello by Susan M. Boyer 7/19/2021
Day 8: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book with at least 5,000 ratings on its GR homepage. 19,Nantucket Nights546 by Elin Hilderbrand 9/7/2021
* Read a book tagged whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HYENA. Hannah Swensen
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke 8/5/2021
Day 9: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in MOREMI GAME RESERVE.
Murder at Mabel’s Motel by G.A. McKevett 9/19/2021
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MOKORO (ignore A, An or The).
Rehoboth Beach: A History of Surf Sand by Michael Morgan 9/16/2021
Day 10: Maun
* Read a book whose MC's name begins with a letter in MAUN. Annie
Very Buried Cheesecake by Lyndsey Cole 9/20/2021
* Read a book where an airport is mentioned (share the text) OR read a book that had a bumpy start but got better.
FinishedSafari Adventure in Botswana
March 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021
Day 1: Gaborone
* Complete one of the tasks in our Gaborone Capital challenge found HERE. (tell us the task).
#2 Literary Tour
✱ Read a mystery with a female lead character (share character)
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in LADIES DETECTIVE AGENCY.
Debra Sennefelder 04/02/2021* Read a book with an outdoors theme OR read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SAFARI.
Mark Adams 03/06/2021Day 2: Kalahari Desert
* Read a series #6 book OR read a book with a bird on the cover (post cover).
Our Nation's Forefathers Our Nation's Forefathers 04/26/2021* Read a book with 1, 6 or 9 in its total page count (share page count) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE (three word minimum).
Jeff VanderMeer 03/22/2021Day 3: Kalahari Desert
* Read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who) OR read a book written by Wilbur Smith.
Angeline Boulley 04/13/2021* Read a book with a night sky on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MILKY WAY (ignore A, An or The).
Tana French 03/09/2021Day 4: Makgadikgadi Pans & Kubu Island
* Read a book set in November or December OR read a book originally published between 1971 and 1992 (tell us the year).
Vi Keeland 08/23/2021* Read a book set on an island OR read a book with a tree on the cover (post cover).
Emma Lord 03/11/2021Day 5: Kasane & Excursion to Victoria Falls
* Read a book with a cruise or travel by boat in it OR read a book where all the letters of the word HIPPO are found in the title (in any order).
Catherine Ryan Howard 06/24/2021* Read a book where a famous river or fall is mentioned (share text) OR read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in VICTORIA FALLS.
Lacy Crawford 03/17/2021Day 6: Chobe National Park
* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KAVANGO-ZAMBEZI TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREA (five word minimum).
Steve Berry 03/16/2021* Read a book that mentions an elephant (share text) OR read a book with a clumsy character in it (tell us who).
Kelsey Browning 005/06/2021 Page 27: the hasp was big enough to weigh down an elephantDay 7: Chobe National Park
* Read a series #5 book OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in BIG FIVE (ignore A, An or The).
James Patterson 03/16/2021* Read a book with a feline on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a photographer in the text (share text).
Diane Dimond 06/29/2021Page 9 - "photographer Gary Speigel, LAPD Detective..."
Day 8: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book with at least 5,000 ratings on its GR homepage OR read a book set in a very cold or very hot climate (tell us which of the two).
Paulette Jiles 03/23/2021 Rating details · 79,847 ratings · 11,217 reviews* Read a book tagged THRILLER or HORROR on its GR homepage OR read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HYENA.
Lisa See 0318/2021 Tagged - ThrillerDay 9: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book written by an author who has more than one pen name (tell us what they are) OR read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in MOREMI GAME RESERVE.
Rachel Slade 04/22/2021* Read a book in which the MC does something on a whim or something he/she wouldn't normally do (tell us briefly what) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MOKORO
Stephen King 03/30/2021Day 10: Maun
* Read a book where the MC goes shopping OR read a book whose MC's name begins with a letter in MAUN.
Sara Nović 03/25/2021 MC - Ana Juric* Read a book where an airport is mentioned (share the text) OR read a book that had a bumpy start but got better.
Michelle Frances 05/07/2021 Page 108: Daniel was quiet on the way to the airport and Laura felt a bout of sadness
FINISHEDSafari Adventure in Botswana
July 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Explorer Level 18/20
Day 1: Gaborone
Read a book where the first letter of the title can be found in DIAMOND PARK (ignore "A" or "An" or The).
Deadly Brew by Karen MacInerney 7/31/2021
* Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SAFARI. Samantha
Trust Can Be Deadly By Cindy Bell 8/6/2021
Day 2: Kalahari Desert
*Read a book with a bird on the cover (post cover).
by Josh Lanyon 7/29/2021* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE (three word minimum).
A Clue in the Stew by Connie Archer 8/15/2021
Day 3: Kalahari Desert Magi Red Crow
* Read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who).
Murder at Mabel’s Motel by G.A. McKevett 9/19/2021
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MILKY WAY (ignore A, An or The).
Murder at the Truck Stop by Dianne Harman 7/31/2021
Day 4: Makgadikgadi Pans & Kubu Island
* Read a book set in December.
Winter Stroll by Elin Hilderbrand 8/23/2021
* Read a book set on an island
Lowcountry Bordello by Susan M. Boyer 7/19/2021
Day 5: Kasane & Excursion to Victoria Falls
* Read a book with a cruise or travel by boat. ferry
Winter Storms by Elin Hilderbrand 9/16/2021
* Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in VICTORIA FALLS.
Very Buried Cheesecake by Lyndsey Cole 9/20/2021
Day 6: Chobe National Park
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KAVANGO-ZAMBEZI TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREA (five word minimum).
It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider by Jim Henson 8/21/2021
* Read a book with a clumsy character in it (tell us who). Anna Hitchcock
All She Wrote by Josh Lanyon 7/25/2021
Day 7: Chobe National Park
* Read a series #5 book.
Lowcountry Bordello by Susan M. Boyer 7/19/2021
Day 8: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book with at least 5,000 ratings on its GR homepage. 19,Nantucket Nights546 by Elin Hilderbrand 9/7/2021
* Read a book tagged whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HYENA. Hannah Swensen
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke 8/5/2021
Day 9: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in MOREMI GAME RESERVE.
Murder at Mabel’s Motel by G.A. McKevett 9/19/2021
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MOKORO (ignore A, An or The).
Rehoboth Beach: A History of Surf Sand by Michael Morgan 9/16/2021
Day 10: Maun
* Read a book whose MC's name begins with a letter in MAUN. Annie
Very Buried Cheesecake by Lyndsey Cole 9/20/2021
* Read a book where an airport is mentioned (share the text) OR read a book that had a bumpy start but got better.
Safari Adventure in BotswanaJanuary 15 - April 14, 2023
15/15 completed
Day 1: Gaborone
* Complete one of the tasks in our Gaborone Capital challenge found HERE. (tell us the task).
* Read a book with an outdoors theme OR read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SAFARI.
The Maples Stories by John Updike (MC Richard) - 2/15 ★★★★
Day 2: Kalahari Desert
* Read a series #6 book OR read a book with a bird on the cover (post cover).
* Read a book with 1, 6 or 9 in its total page count (share page count) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE (three word minimum).
The Guns Of Terra 10 by Don Pendleton (189 pages) - 2/4 ★★★
Day 3: Kalahari Desert
* Read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who) OR read a book written by Wilbur Smith.
Wounded by Percival Everett (Daniel White Buffalo) - 2/9 ★★★★
* Read a book with a night sky on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MILKY WAY (ignore A, An or The).
The Lion of Comarre and Against the Fall of Night by Arthur C. Clarke (title starts with L) - 1/16 ★★★★
Day 4: Makgadikgadi Pans & Kubu Island
* Read a book set in November or December OR read a book originally published between 1971 and 1992.
Where Time Winds Blow by Robert Holdstock (published 1981) - 1/28 ★★★★
* Read a book set on an island OR read a book with a tree on the cover.
Sins Out of School by Jeanne M. Dams (tree on the cover) - 2/4 ★★★★
Day 5: Kasane & Excursion to Victoria Falls
* Read a book with a cruise or travel by boat in it OR read a book where all the letters of the word HIPPO are found in the title (in any order).
* Read a book where a famous river or fall is mentioned (share text) OR read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in VICTORIA FALLS.
Songmaster by Orson Scott Card (author's initials) - 1/19 ★★★★
Day 6: Chobe National Park
* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KAVANGO-ZAMBEZI TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREA (five word minimum).
* Read a book that mentions an elephant (share text) OR read a book with a clumsy character in it (tell us who).
Star of Gypsies by Robert Silverberg - 1/31 ★★★★
Page 292: "And one who has trained an elephant to dance"
Day 7: Chobe National Park
* Read a series #5 book OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in BIG FIVE (ignore A, An or The).
The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler (title begins with B) - 1/21 ★★★★
* Read a book with a feline on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a photographer in the text (share text).
A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny (Saul is a photographer) - 1/25 ★★★
Day 8: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book with at least 5,000 ratings on its GR homepage OR read a book set in a very cold or very hot climate (tell us which of the two).
Foundation's Edge by Isaac Asimov (82,878 ratings) - 1/28 ★★★★★
* Read a book tagged THRILLER or HORROR on its GR homepage OR read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HYENA.
Day 9: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book written by an author who has more than one pen name (tell us what they are) OR read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in MOREMI GAME RESERVE.
Second Foundation by Isaac Asimov (author's initials) - 1/24 ★★★★★
* Read a book in which the MC does something on a whim or something he/she wouldn't normally do (tell us briefly what) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MOKORO (ignore A, An or The).
Other Voices, Other Rooms by Truman Capote (title starts with O) - 2/3 ★★★
Day 10: Maun
* Read a book where the MC goes shopping OR read a book whose MC's name begins with a letter in MAUN.
To Perish in Penzance by Jeanne M. Dams (Dorothy goes shopping) - 1/18 ★★★
* Read a book where an airport is mentioned (share the text) OR read a book that had a bumpy start but got better.
Wrong About Japan by Peter Carey - 2/5 ★★
Location 1548: "I am a good enough traveller until the day I have to catch the plane, but then I become an anxious fool, following a schedule which inevitably lands me at the airport five hours early."
Finished — thanks, Jan, for the challenge!Safari Adventure in Botswana
January 15 - April 14, 2023
15/15 completed
Day 1: Gaborone
* Complete one of the tasks in our Gaborone Capital challenge found HERE. (tell us the task).
* Read a book with an outdoors theme OR read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SAFARI.
The Maples Stories by John Updike (MC Richard) - 2/15 ★★★★
Day 2: Kalahari Desert
* Read a series #6 book OR read a book with a bird on the cover (post cover).
* Read a book with 1, 6 or 9 in its total page count (share page count) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CENTRAL KALAHARI GAME RESERVE (three word minimum).
The Guns Of Terra 10 by Don Pendleton (189 pages) - 2/4 ★★★
Day 3: Kalahari Desert
* Read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who) OR read a book written by Wilbur Smith.
Wounded by Percival Everett (Daniel White Buffalo) - 2/9 ★★★★
* Read a book with a night sky on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MILKY WAY (ignore A, An or The).
The Lion of Comarre and Against the Fall of Night by Arthur C. Clarke (title starts with L) - 1/16 ★★★★
Day 4: Makgadikgadi Pans & Kubu Island
* Read a book set in November or December OR read a book originally published between 1971 and 1992.
Where Time Winds Blow by Robert Holdstock (published 1981) - 1/28 ★★★★
* Read a book set on an island OR read a book with a tree on the cover.
Sins Out of School by Jeanne M. Dams (tree on the cover) - 2/4 ★★★★
Day 5: Kasane & Excursion to Victoria Falls
* Read a book with a cruise or travel by boat in it OR read a book where all the letters of the word HIPPO are found in the title (in any order).
* Read a book where a famous river or fall is mentioned (share text) OR read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in VICTORIA FALLS.
Songmaster by Orson Scott Card (author's initials) - 1/19 ★★★★
Day 6: Chobe National Park
* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KAVANGO-ZAMBEZI TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREA (five word minimum).
* Read a book that mentions an elephant (share text) OR read a book with a clumsy character in it (tell us who).
Star of Gypsies by Robert Silverberg - 1/31 ★★★★
Page 292: "And one who has trained an elephant to dance"
Day 7: Chobe National Park
* Read a series #5 book OR read a book with a title that begins with a letter in BIG FIVE (ignore A, An or The).
The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler (title begins with B) - 1/21 ★★★★
* Read a book with a feline on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a photographer in the text (share text).
A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny (Saul is a photographer) - 1/25 ★★★
Day 8: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book with at least 5,000 ratings on its GR homepage OR read a book set in a very cold or very hot climate (tell us which of the two).
Foundation's Edge by Isaac Asimov (82,878 ratings) - 1/28 ★★★★★
* Read a book tagged THRILLER or HORROR on its GR homepage OR read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HYENA.
Day 9: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book written by an author who has more than one pen name (tell us what they are) OR read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in MOREMI GAME RESERVE.
Second Foundation by Isaac Asimov (author's initials) - 1/24 ★★★★★
* Read a book in which the MC does something on a whim or something he/she wouldn't normally do (tell us briefly what) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MOKORO (ignore A, An or The).
Other Voices, Other Rooms by Truman Capote (title starts with O) - 2/3 ★★★
Day 10: Maun
* Read a book where the MC goes shopping OR read a book whose MC's name begins with a letter in MAUN.
To Perish in Penzance by Jeanne M. Dams (Dorothy goes shopping) - 1/18 ★★★
* Read a book where an airport is mentioned (share the text) OR read a book that had a bumpy start but got better.
Wrong About Japan by Peter Carey - 2/5 ★★
Location 1548: "I am a good enough traveller until the day I have to catch the plane, but then I become an anxious fool, following a schedule which inevitably lands me at the airport five hours early."
Congrats on your finish Beth!!
Safari Adventure in BotswanaJuly 1, 2023-September 30, 2023
Choose a level:
Explorer: Complete 15 of the 20 tasks. You must complete at least one task per day.
15/15-20 Completed. Finished
Day 1: Gaborone
* Complete one of the tasks in our Gaborone Capital challenge found HERE. (tell us the task).
✱ Read a mystery with a female lead character (share character)
(Blake Wilder)
The Unlucky Girl-Elle Gray 7/07/23
* Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SAFARI.
(Allison)
The Darkest Web-Kristin Wright 7/01/23
Day 2: Kalahari Desert
* Read a series #6 book
(Olivia Knight FBI Mystery Thriller)
The Locked Box-Elle Gray 7/02/23
* Read a book with 1, 6 or 9 in its total page count (share page count).
(398)
Forbidden Hearts-Corinne Michaels 8/10/23
Day 3: Kalahari Desert
* Read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who) OR read a book written by Wilbur Smith.
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MILKY WAY (ignore A, An or The).
Midnight Valentine-J.T. Geissinger 7/16/23
Day 4: Makgadikgadi Pans & Kubu Island
* Read a book set in November or December OR read a book originally published between 1971 and 1992 (tell us the year).
* Read a book with a tree on the cover (post cover).
Where Angels Fear-D.K. Hood 7/21/23
Day 5: Kasane & Excursion to Victoria Falls
* Read a book with a cruise or travel by boat in it OR read a book where all the letters of the word HIPPO are found in the title (in any order).
* Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in VICTORIA FALLS.
Lani Lynn Vale-Special Kind of Twisted 8/09/23
Day 6: Chobe National Park
* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KAVANGO-ZAMBEZI TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREA (five word minimum).
* Read a book that mentions an elephant (share text)
Pg.214"...a tiny ceramic little elephant."
The Voices Are Back-Lani Lynn Vale 7/24/23
Day 7: Chobe National Park
* Read a series #5 book
(Honey Moutain)
Only Mine-Laura Pavlov 7/21/23
* Read a book with a feline on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a photographer in the text (share text).
Day 8: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book with at least 5,000 ratings on its GR homepage
(26,954)
Reckless-Elsie Silver 7/02/23
* Read a book tagged THRILLER or HORROR on its GR homepage
(Thriller)
The Girl and the Cursed Lake-A.J. Rivers 7/09/23
Day 9: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in MOREMI GAME RESERVE.
Isabella Maldonado-A Killer’s Game 7/12/23
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MOKORO (ignore A, An or The).
Made for Romeo-Natasha Madison 8/01/23
Day 10: Maun
* Read a book whose MC's name begins with a letter in MAUN.
(Amelia)
Storm's Nightmare-Mary Stone 7/15/23
* Read a book that had a bumpy start but got better.
Here to Stay-Adriana Herrera 7/22/23
Safari Adventure in BotswanaJuly 1, 2023-September 30, 2023
Choose a level:
Explorer: Complete 15 of the 20 tasks. You must complete at least one task per day.
15/15-20 Completed. Finished
Day 1: Gaborone
* Complete one of the tasks in our Gaborone Capital challenge found HERE. (tell us the task).
✱ Read a mystery with a female lead character (share character)
(Blake Wilder)
The Unlucky Girl-Elle Gray 7/07/23
* Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SAFARI.
(Allison)
The Darkest Web-Kristin Wright 7/01/23
Day 2: Kalahari Desert
* Read a series #6 book
(Olivia Knight FBI Mystery Thriller)
The Locked Box-Elle Gray 7/02/23
* Read a book with 1, 6 or 9 in its total page count (share page count).
(398)
Forbidden Hearts-Corinne Michaels 8/10/23
Day 3: Kalahari Desert
* Read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who) OR read a book written by Wilbur Smith.
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MILKY WAY (ignore A, An or The).
Midnight Valentine-J.T. Geissinger 7/16/23
Day 4: Makgadikgadi Pans & Kubu Island
* Read a book set in November or December OR read a book originally published between 1971 and 1992 (tell us the year).
* Read a book with a tree on the cover (post cover).
Where Angels Fear-D.K. Hood 7/21/23
Day 5: Kasane & Excursion to Victoria Falls
* Read a book with a cruise or travel by boat in it OR read a book where all the letters of the word HIPPO are found in the title (in any order).
* Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in VICTORIA FALLS.
Lani Lynn Vale-Special Kind of Twisted 8/09/23
Day 6: Chobe National Park
* Read a book set in a national park (tell us where) OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KAVANGO-ZAMBEZI TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREA (five word minimum).
* Read a book that mentions an elephant (share text)
Pg.214"...a tiny ceramic little elephant."
The Voices Are Back-Lani Lynn Vale 7/24/23
Day 7: Chobe National Park
* Read a series #5 book
(Honey Moutain)
Only Mine-Laura Pavlov 7/21/23
* Read a book with a feline on the cover (post cover) OR read a book with a photographer in the text (share text).
Day 8: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book with at least 5,000 ratings on its GR homepage
(26,954)
Reckless-Elsie Silver 7/02/23
* Read a book tagged THRILLER or HORROR on its GR homepage
(Thriller)
The Girl and the Cursed Lake-A.J. Rivers 7/09/23
Day 9: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in MOREMI GAME RESERVE.
Isabella Maldonado-A Killer’s Game 7/12/23
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MOKORO (ignore A, An or The).
Made for Romeo-Natasha Madison 8/01/23
Day 10: Maun
* Read a book whose MC's name begins with a letter in MAUN.
(Amelia)
Storm's Nightmare-Mary Stone 7/15/23
* Read a book that had a bumpy start but got better.
Here to Stay-Adriana Herrera 7/22/23
Safari Adventure in Botswana3 Months from Start: 1/12/23
Level: Explorer
20/15
You must complete at least one task per day.
Day 1: Gaborone
* Complete one of the tasks in our Gaborone Capital challenge found HERE. Task 1: ✱ Read a book where the first letter of the title can be found in DIAMOND PARK
The O'Sullivan Twins by Enid Blyton 19/12 3.5★
* Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SAFARI - Isabel
The Twins at St Clare's by Enid Blyton 19/12 4.5★
Day 2: Kalahari Desert
* Read a series #6 - St. Clare's #6
Fifth Formers of St Clare's by Enid Blyton 21/12 3.5★
* Read a book with 1, 6 or 9 in its total page count - 281p
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman 5/12 3★
Day 3: Kalahari Desert
* Read a book with an indigenous character - all of them
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff 10/12 3★
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MILKY WAY (ignore A, An or The).
It's That Time of Year by Roisin Meaney 13/12 4★
Day 4: Makgadikgadi Pans & Kubu Island
* Read a book originally published between 1971 and 1992 - 1991
Devil's Lady by Dawn Lindsey 9/12 1★
* Read a book with a tree on the cover
Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber 9/12 1★
Day 5: Kasane & Excursion to Victoria Falls
* Read a book where all the letters of the word HIPPO are found in the title
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer 15/12 5★
* Read a book where a famous river or fall is mentioned (share text) OR read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in VICTORIA FALLS.
The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman 5/12 5★
Day 6: Chobe National Park
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KAVANGO-ZAMBEZI TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREA (five word minimum).
The Twins at St Clare's by Enid Blyton 19/12 4.5★
* Read a book that mentions an elephant - "stampeded by a herd of elephants" p.237
The Lady with the Gun Asks the Questions by Kerry Greenwood 25/12 3.5★
Day 7: Chobe National Park
* Read a series #5 - St. Clare's #5
Claudine at St Clare's by Enid Blyton 20/12 4★
* Read a book with a feline on the cover
Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr 12/12 3.5★
Day 8: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book with at least 5,000 ratings on its GR homepage - 451,806
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey 13/12 1★
* Read a book tagged THRILLER or HORROR on its GR homepage
A Cold Day for Murder by Dana Stabenow 16/12 2.5★
Day 9: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book written by an author who has more than one pen name - C.D. Major, Rosie Blake, Ruby Hummingbird
Maybe Next Time by Cesca Major 14/12 5★
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MOKORO (ignore A, An or The).
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 3/12 3★
Day 10: Maun
* Read a book whose MC's name begins with a letter in MAUN - Murderbot
All Systems Red by Martha Wells 12/12 5★
* Read a book where an airport is mentioned (share the text) OR read a book that had a bumpy start but got better.
Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn 16/12 1.5★
Welcome to the challenge Kylie!
CompletedSafari Adventure in Botswana
3 Months from Start: 1/12/23
Level: Explorer
20/15
You must complete at least one task per day.
Day 1: Gaborone
* Complete one of the tasks in our Gaborone Capital challenge found HERE. Task 1: ✱ Read a book where the first letter of the title can be found in DIAMOND PARK
The O'Sullivan Twins by Enid Blyton 19/12 3.5★
* Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SAFARI - Isabel
The Twins at St Clare's by Enid Blyton 19/12 4.5★
Day 2: Kalahari Desert
* Read a series #6 - St. Clare's #6
Fifth Formers of St Clare's by Enid Blyton 21/12 3.5★
* Read a book with 1, 6 or 9 in its total page count - 281p
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman 5/12 3★
Day 3: Kalahari Desert
* Read a book with an indigenous character - all of them
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff 10/12 3★
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MILKY WAY (ignore A, An or The).
It's That Time of Year by Roisin Meaney 13/12 4★
Day 4: Makgadikgadi Pans & Kubu Island
* Read a book originally published between 1971 and 1992 - 1991
Devil's Lady by Dawn Lindsey 9/12 1★
* Read a book with a tree on the cover
Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber 9/12 1★
Day 5: Kasane & Excursion to Victoria Falls
* Read a book where all the letters of the word HIPPO are found in the title
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer 15/12 5★
* Read a book where a famous river or fall is mentioned (share text) OR read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in VICTORIA FALLS.
The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman 5/12 5★
Day 6: Chobe National Park
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KAVANGO-ZAMBEZI TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREA (five word minimum).
The Twins at St Clare's by Enid Blyton 19/12 4.5★
* Read a book that mentions an elephant - "stampeded by a herd of elephants" p.237
The Lady with the Gun Asks the Questions by Kerry Greenwood 25/12 3.5★
Day 7: Chobe National Park
* Read a series #5 - St. Clare's #5
Claudine at St Clare's by Enid Blyton 20/12 4★
* Read a book with a feline on the cover
Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr 12/12 3.5★
Day 8: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book with at least 5,000 ratings on its GR homepage - 451,806
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey 13/12 1★
* Read a book tagged THRILLER or HORROR on its GR homepage
A Cold Day for Murder by Dana Stabenow 16/12 2.5★
Day 9: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
* Read a book written by an author who has more than one pen name - C.D. Major, Rosie Blake, Ruby Hummingbird
Maybe Next Time by Cesca Major 14/12 5★
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MOKORO (ignore A, An or The).
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 3/12 3★
Day 10: Maun
* Read a book whose MC's name begins with a letter in MAUN - Murderbot
All Systems Red by Martha Wells 12/12 5★
* Read a book where an airport is mentioned (share the text) OR read a book that had a bumpy start but got better.
Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn 16/12 1.5★
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Safari Adventure in Botswana
April 1, 2021 -June 30, 2021
18/20
Day 1: Gaborone(view spoiler)[
* Complete one of the tasks in our Gaborone Capital challenge found HERE. Both tasks
✱ Read a book where the first word of the title can be found in DIAMOND PARK (ignore "A" or "An" or The).
Dazzling Brightness-Roberta Gellis-5/10-🌟🌟🌟🌟
* Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in SAFARI.
Seven Days in May-Kim Izzo-4/3-🛳🛳🛳🛳🛳
Day 2: Kalahari Desert
* Read a book with a bird on the cover (post cover).
* Read a book with 1, 6 or 9 in its total page count.
The People Could Fly: American Black FolktalesVirginia Hamilton-5/4-🛫🛫🛫🛫🛫-192 pages
Day 3: Kalahari Desert
* Read a book with an indigenous character (tell us who) OR read a book written by Wilbur Smith.
* Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MILKY WAY (ignore A, An or The).
I Am Half-Sick of Shadows-Alan Bradley-4/9-🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
Day 4: Makgadikgadi Pans & Kubu Island(view spoiler)[
* Read a book originally published between 1971 and 1992 (tell us the year).
Ascent Into Hell-Andrew M. Greeley-4/27-💀💀💀💀💀
* Read a book set on an island OR read a book with a tree on the cover (post cover).
Return to the Enchanted Island-Johary Ravaloson-4/30-🏝🏝🏝🏝-Set in Madagascar
Day 5: Kasane & Excursion to Victoria Falls(view spoiler)[
* Read a book where all the letters of the word HIPPO are found in the title (in any order).
The Sorcerer's Appendix-P.J. Brackston-4/28-🕵🏼♀️🕵🏼♀️🕵🏼♀️🕵🏼♀️🕵🏼♀️
* Read a book where a famous river or fall is mentioned (share text)
Eternal-Lisa Scottoline-5/6-💜💜💜💜💜-Set in Rome by the Tiber River
Day 6: Chobe National Park(view spoiler)[
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KAVANGO-ZAMBEZI TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREA (five word minimum).
The Matchmakers of Butternut Creek by Jane Myers Perrine-5/19-💙💙💙💙💙
* Read a book that mentions an elephant (share text).
The Architect's Apprentice-Elif Shafak-6/21-🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘
Page5-"When he went to see Chota- a thirty-five-year-old, six cubits tall and unusually white Asian male elephant-Jahan found him high-strung, unsettled, holding out his ears like sails to the wind."
Day 7: Chobe National Park(view spoiler)[
* Read a series #5 book
Curse of the Pogo Stick-Colin Cotterill-5/3-💙💙💙💙💙
#5 in Dr. Siri Paiboun Mystery)
* Read a book with a feline on the cover
The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer-Krista Davis-5/2-👻👻👻👻
Day 8: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)(view spoiler)[
* Read a book with at least 5,000 ratings on its GR homepage
The Silent CornerDean Koontz-4/22-🕴🏻🕴🏻🕴🏻🕴🏻🕴🏻-29,668 Ratings
* Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HYENA.
Hazel's Heart-Terri Reid-4/13-🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
Day 9: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)(view spoiler)[
* Read a book written by an author who has more than one pen name (tell us what they are) OR read a book whose author’s first and last initials are found in MOREMI GAME RESERVE.
The Salt Line-Elizabeth Spencer-6/5-🚨🚨🚨🚨
* Read a book in which the MC does something on a whim or something he/she wouldn't normally do (tell us briefly what) OR read a book with a title that starts with a letter in MOKORO (ignore A, An or The).
Marvels, Mochas, and Murder-Christine Zane Thomas-5/24-🔺🔺🔺
Day 10: Maun(view spoiler)[
Reas a book whose MC's name begins with a letter in MAUN.
Bjorn's Gift-Sandy Brehl-4/12-📚📚📚📚📚-MC is Mari
* Read a book where an airport is mentioned (share the text)
Educated-Tara Westover-5/13-🏫🏫🏫🏫🏫
Page 251-"Laura had volunteered to drive me to the airport but my parents asked if they could take me."