All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express

[Jan, Moderator]

Two more fast travelers!! Terrific job JoAnne & Teri!!

[Kim]

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
September 1, 2021 to October 8, 2021
14/14

*Must be done in order!

1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a book with a red cover (post cover). 57% red per Tineye
. Eleanor Henderson. 9.8.21

2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZANSKY. (Aruna)
The Marriage Bureau for Rich People. Farahad Zama. 9.10.21

3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in VLADAMIR. (Ava)
A Cup of Silver Linings. Karen Hawkins. 9.12.21

4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
❋ Read a series book #2.
The Forgotten Road. Richard Paul Evans. 9.13.21

5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZAN. Krista
Christmas in Winter Hill. Melody Carlson. 9.13.21

6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ROMANOV. Melinda
Speak. Laurie Halse Anderson. 9.14.21

7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a book with a green cover (post cover).
. E.R. Braithwaite. 9.15.21

8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in STOLBY. Bea
Mayhem at the Orient Express. Kylie Logan. 9.16.21

9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a series prequel.
Debt of Bones. Terry Goodkind. 9.22.21

10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a series book #1.
We Are Legion (We Are Bob). Dennis E. Taylor. 9.25.21

11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a series book #3.
500 Miles from You. Jenny Colgan. 10.3.21

12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MONGOLIA. Martha
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Edward Albee. 10.4.21

13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ONBOARD. Agatha
Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam. M.C. Beaton. 10.5.21

14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MILITARY. Rick
Paradise Valley. Robyn Carr. 10.7.21

[Jan, Moderator]

Fantastic job Kim!!

[Patrizia, Contributor]

Finished!

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
September 1, 2021 to Completion

1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a series book #1.
Halloween Hijinks by Kathi Daley 1 September; 4☆


2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZANSKY.
❋ Read a book with a train, musical instrument or arch on the cover (post cover).
Nina and Sebastian + Arc de Triomphe- Un giorno di sole a Parigi (=The Little Paris Patisserie) by Julie Caplin 3 September; 4☆


3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #8 or #6.
book #8- The Book Stops Here by Kate Carlisle 6 September; 5☆


4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 or #4.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in GORKY.
book #2 + Kate- Nothing Short of Wondrous by Regina Scott 8 September; 4 1/2☆


5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a series book #3, #9 or #4.
book #3- Beyond a Reasonable Stout by Ellie Alexander 10 September; 5☆


6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ROMANOV.
Amy- A Study in Murder by Callie Hutton 14 September; 4☆


7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #5, #9 or #8.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in LENIN.
book #5 + Everly- Closely Harbored Secrets by Bree Baker 18 September; 5☆


8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in STOLBY.
Bree- Right Behind Her by Melinda Leigh 23 September; 5☆


9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in IRKUSTK.
❋ Read a book with a wooden building or cemetery on the cover (post cover).
Kate + wooden church- L'anima del male by Linda Castillo 25 September; 5☆


10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #7 or a series prequel (i.e O.5).
book #1- Murder in Galway by Carlene O'Connor 27 September; 4☆


11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a series book #3 or #4.
❋ Read a book with a religious symbol on the cover (post cover).
book #3 + cross on the coffin - Death of an Irish Mummy by Catie Murphy 2 October; 5☆


12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a series book #5, #8 or #3.
book #5- Murder with Clotted Cream by Karen Rose Smith 10 October; 5☆


13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a series book #3, #8, #7 or #6.
❋ Read a book with a dining scene (tables, chairs, food, etc.) on the cover (post cover).
book #3- A Room With a Brew by Joyce Tremel 14 October; 4 1/2☆


14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❋ Read the LAST published book in a series.
CATastrophe in the Making by Kathi Daley 16 October; 5☆

[Meg, Contributor]

Wow, congrats, Patrizia!

[Jan, Moderator]

Way to go Patrizia!

[Patrizia, Contributor]

thank you!

[Karen ♐]

COMPLETED!
All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
September 1, 2021 to Completion
14/14

*Must be done in order!

1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MOSCOW. - First Class to Portland A.J. Harmon - 9/2

2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a series book #4. - Their Famous Dominant Nicole Edwards - 9/6

3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #8 or #6. - Surrender Melody Anne - 9/9

4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 - Masters Of My Desire Jenna Jacob - 9/13

5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZAN. - Nina - Charmed Lexi Blake - 9/17

6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ROMANOV. - White Nights Anna Zaires - 9/19

7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a series book #1 - Repeat Kylie Scott - 9/22

8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a series book #7, #9 or #2. - Lieutenant Lesli Richardson - 9/23

9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a series book #1 - Cross Her Heart Melinda Leigh - 9/24

10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a series book #1 - The Hurricane R.J. Prescott - 9/27/21

11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ULAN UDE. - Landon - Sir Loin of Beef Vanessa Vale - 9/29/21

12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a series book #5, #8 or #3. - The Scotch Royals Penelope Sky - 10/1

13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ONBOARD. - Dominic - For 100 Days Lara Adrian - 10/3

14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MILITARY. - Angelina - Midnight Bayou Nora Roberts - 10/3

[Jan, Moderator]

Fantastic job Karen!!

[Jan, Moderator]

Finished my trip! All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
September 1, 2021 to Completion
14/14

*Must be done in order!

1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a series book #1: Wired In | Toby Neal 9/3/21***


2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZANSKY (Kate): Trans-Siberian Odyssey: 5,000 miles by train from Beijing to Moscow | Kate Young 9/4/21***


3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a series book #1: Up in Smoke | Shannon VanBergen 9/5/21**


4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in GORKY (Rachel): Written Off | E.J. Copperman 9/24/21***


5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a series book #4: The Linking Rings | John Gaspard 9/28/21****


6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ROMANOV (Alex):
Coercion | Tim Tigner 9/28/21***


7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a series book #5: The Floating Light Bulb | John Gaspard 9/30/21****


8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a book with a fountain, tower or rock formation on the cover (post cover): The Watchman of Rothenburg Dies | Adriana Licio 10/2/21**


9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a series book #6 : The Zombie Ball | John Gaspard 10/1/2021**


10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a series book #1: The Girl in the Ice | Robert Bryndza 10/11/21**


11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ULAN UDE (Anna): Blind Descent | Nevada Barr 10/12/21*****


12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MONGOLIA (Nina): A Cold War | Alan Russell 10/15/2015***


13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a series book #3: Undisclosed | Cindy Blackburn 10/18/21**


14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MILITARY (Lauren): Undisclosed | Cindy Blackburn 10/18/21**

[Jan, Moderator]

I'm going to take the trip back to Moscow and do the challenge backwards.

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
November 1, 2021 to Completion
14/14

*Must be done in order!

14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MILITARY (Meg): Lone Wolf | Sara Driscoll 11/1/2021***


13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ONBOARD (Beth): Thin Ice | Paige Shelton 11/3/21***


12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MONGOLIA (Lily): The Ninja Daughter | Tori Eldridge 11/10/21***


11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ULAN UDE (Annie): The Grand Reopening of Dandelion Cafe | Jenny Oliver 11/11/21***


10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a series book #1: The Little Café in Copenhagen | Julie Caplin 11/12/21***


9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in IRKUSTK (Ted): December | Phil Rickman 11/14/21****


8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in STOLBY (Sebastian): Why Mermaids Sing | C.S. Harris 11/15/21**


7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a series book #1: In the Woods | Tana French 11/17/21*****


6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ROMANOV (Raine): The Devil's Deal | Donna Ball 11/19/21*****


5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a series book #3: Forests, Fishing, & Forgery | Tonya Kappes 11/25/21**


4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in GORKY (Ruth): The Woman in Blue | Elly Griffiths 12/5/21****


3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in VLADAMIR (Agatha): Abide With Me | Jane Willan 12/6/21**


2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a series book #4: Black & Blue | Emma Jameson 12/7/21****


1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a series book #1: Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen | Vicki Delany 12/22/21***

[Meg, Contributor]

Journey is completed!

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
September 01, 2021 to completion

*Must be done in order!

1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MOSCOW. (Meg!)
Murder Most Fowl, Donna Andrews 09/01

2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a book with a train, musical instrument or arch on the cover.
Murder on the Flying Scotsman, Carola Dunn09/10

3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a series book #1
A Useful Woman, Darcie Wilde 09/16

4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
❋ Read a series book #4.
The Kalahari Typing School for Men, Alexander McCall Smith 09/17

5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a series book #3,
Victim in the Vineyard. Gemma Halliday 09/19

6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a book with a mountain or statue on the cover.
Lion in the Valley, Elizabeth Peters 09/21

7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a book with a green cover.
Last Summer at the Golden Hotel, Elyssa Friedland 09/30

8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a book with a fountain, tower or rock formation on the cover.
Deadly Odds, Zelda White 10/05

9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a book with a wooden building or cemetery on the cover (barn).
Reunion and Revenge, Karen Musser Nortman 10/06

10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a book with a lake on the cover.
The Curse of Braeburn Castle, Karen Baugh Menuhin 10/14

11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ULAN UDE. (Ellison)
Back Stabbers, Julie Mulhern 10/15

12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a book with a desert scene, skeleton or horse on the cover.
A Skeleton in the Family, Leigh Perry 10/21

13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a series book #3
Digging Up the Remains, Julia Henry 10/22

14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MILITARY. (Allie)
Fudge Bites, Nancy CoCo 10/26

[Jan, Moderator]

Nicely done Meg!!

[Frankie]

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
November 1, 2021, Start Date to Completion

14/14 Completed. Finish

1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a series book #1.
(Poplar Falls)
Rustic Hearts-Amber Kelly 11/05

2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a series book #4.
(Jameson Force Security Series)
Code Name: Hacker-Sawyer Bennett 11/17

3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a book with a white cover (post cover).
Truths That Saints Believe-Anne Malcom 11/29

4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 or #4.
(Mercy Kilpatrick #4)
A Merciful Silence-Kendra Elliot 12/02

5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a series book #3, #9 or #4.
(Lost & Found #3)
Embattled Home-J.M. Madden 12/06

6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a series book #7.
(Cold Justice)
Cold Secrets-Toni Anderson 12/10

7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a series book #1.
(Sin)
Red Sin-Aleatha Romig 1/06

8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a series book #9.
(Arizona Vengeance)
Steele-Sawyer Bennett 1/20

9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a series book #1.
(Battle Crows MC)
Always Someone's Monster-Lani Lynn Vale 2/03

10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a series book #1.
(The Edens)
Indigo Ridge-Devney Perry 2/09

11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a series book #3.
(Boggy Creek Valley)
She's the One-Kelly Elliott 2/09

12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a series book #5.
(Henchmen MC: Next Generation)
Cary-Jessica Gadziala 2/26

13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a series book #3.
(Bishop Security)
Buried Beneath-Debbie Baldwin 2/27

14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❋ Read the LAST published book in a series.
(Southern #8)
Southern Sunshine-Natasha Madison 3/25

[Jan, Moderator]

Have fun Frankie!

[ChrisGA]

finished

❎1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a series book #1. Collateral DamageLynette Eason 11/7/21


❎2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZANSKY. Nell. How to Knit a MurderSally Goldenbaum 11/11/21

❎3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in VLADAMIR. Meg. The Twelve Jays of ChristmasDonna Andrews 11/12/21

❎4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 A Thread of DarknessSally Goldenbaum 11/15/21

❎5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a series book #9 A Fatal ChapterLorna Barrett11/16/21


❎6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a series book #7 Writing All WrongsEllery Adams 11/24/21


❎7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a series book #8# Killer CharactersEllery Adams


❎8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a series book #2. Grilled for MurderMaddie Day 11/26/21

❎9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in IRKUSTK.Krissy. Death by EggnogAlex Erickson 11/27/21

❎10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a series book #7 Death by Café MochaAlex Erickson 11/28/21

❎11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a series book #3 Shunned and DangerousLaura Bradford 11/30/21

❎12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MONGOLIA. Libby. A Catered Mother's DayIsis Crawford 12/1/21


❎13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ONBOARD. Bernie A Catered Tea PartyIsis Crawford 12/2/21


14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❎❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MILITARY. Tricia. A Just ClauseLorna Barrett 12/3/21

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks for joining Chris!

[Amanda A]

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
November 1, 2021 - Completion
Completed: 0/14

⇨ Must be completed IN ORDER

1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a series book #1.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MOSCOW.
❋ Read a book with a red cover (post cover).

2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a series book #4.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZANSKY.
❋ Read a book with a train, musical instrument or arch on the cover (post cover).

3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #8 or #6.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in VLADAMIR.
❋ Read a book with a white cover (post cover).

4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 or #4.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in GORKY.
❋ Read a book with stairs on the cover (post cover).

5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a series book #3, #9 or #4.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZAN.
❋ Read a book with a building that is domed or has spires on the cover (post cover).

6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a series book #9, #7 or #6.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ROMANOV.
❋ Read a book with a mountain or statue on the cover (post cover).

7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #5, #9 or #8.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in LENIN.
❋ Read a book with a green cover (post cover).

8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a series book #7, #9 or #2.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in STOLBY.
❋ Read a book with a fountain, tower or rock formation on the cover (post cover).

9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a series book #1 or #6 or a series prequel (i.e O.5).
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in IRKUSTK.
❋ Read a book with a wooden building or cemetery on the cover (post cover).

10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #7 or a series prequel (i.e O.5).
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BAIKAL.
❋ Read a book with a lake on the cover (post cover).

11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a series book #3 or #4.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ULAN UDE.
❋ Read a book with a religious symbol on the cover (post cover).

12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a series book #5, #8 or #3.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MONGOLIA.
❋ Read a book with a desert scene, skeleton or horse on the cover (post cover).

13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a series book #3, #8, #7 or #6.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ONBOARD.
❋ Read a book with a dining scene (tables, chairs, food, etc.) on the cover (post cover).

14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❋ Read the LAST published book in a series.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MILITARY.
❋ Read a book with bridge or something representing the military on the cover (post cover).

[Jan, Moderator]

Have fun Amanda!

[Olivermagnus]

~~~ Complete ~~~

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
September 1, 2021 to Completion

14 of 14 Complete

*Must be done in order!

🚂 1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MOSCOW.
Burning Ridge - Margaret Mizushima - 9/7/21 - MC = Mattie Cobb

🚂 2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZANSKY.
The Kiss Quotient - Helen Hoang - 9/12/21 - MC = Stella Lane

🚂 3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #8 or #6.
Before She Disappeared - Lisa Gardner - 9/15/21 - #1 Frankie Elkins

🚂 4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
Read a series book #2 or #4.
Tell Me - Anne Frasier - 9/19/21 - #2 Inland Empire

🚂 5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a series book #3, #9 or #4.
One White Rose - Julie Garwood - 9/20/21 - #3 Rose Series

🚂 6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ROMANOV.
Find Them Dead - Peter James - 9/29/21 - MC = Roy Grace

🚂 7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #5, #9 or #8.
If You've Got It, Haunt It - Rose Pressey Betancourt - 10/2/21 - #1 Haunted Vintage Mystery

🚂 8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in STOLBY.
Ransom - Laramie Briscoe - 10/11/21 - MC = Stella Kepler

🚂 9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a series book #1 or #6 or a series prequel (i.e O.5).
River Marked - Patricia Briggs - 10/13/21 - #6 Mercy Thompson

🚂 10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #7 or a series prequel (i.e O.5).
Halloween Hijinks - Kathi Daley - 10/16/21 - #1 Zoe Donovan Mystery

🚂 11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a series book #3 or #4.
About That Night - Julie James - 10/24/21 - #3 FBI/US Attorney

🚂 12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a series book #5, #8 or #3.
Network Effect - Martha Wells - 10/26/21 - #5 Murderbot Diaries

🚂 13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a series book #3, #8, #7 or #6.
Deadly Brew - Karen MacInerney - 10/29/21 - #3 Dewberry Farms Mystery

🚂 14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MILITARY.
Her Last Goodbye - Melinda Leigh - 11/2/21 - MC = Morgan Dane

[Jan, Moderator]

Great challenge work Lynda!!

[Tari]

FInished

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
Duration: 9/1/21-?
14/14
Must be done in order

1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
Read a series book #1.
#1 Bijoux Mysteries-Romance Is Murder Teri Barnett 9/6/21

2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
Read a series book #4.
#4 Food Blogger Mysteries-The Corpse in the Gazebo Debra Sennefelder 9/26/21

3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
Read a series book #1, #8 or #6.
#1 Julia Lives in a Van Mysteries-Case of the Fugitive Flamingo L.C. Richards 9/27/21

4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
Read a series book #2 or #4.
#2 Gossip Cozy Mysteries-The Case of the Key Lime Crimes Rosie A. Point 10/5/21

5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
Read a series book #3, #9 or #4.
#9 Country Girl in the Big City-Costumes & Crimes Susan Harper 10/9/21

6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
Read a series book #9, #7 or #6.
#6 All-Day Breakfast Cafe series-Mistletoe Cake Murder Lena Gregory 10/17/21

7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
Read a series book #1, #5, #9 or #8.
#1, Hercule Poirot series-The Mysterious Affair at Styles Agatha Christie

8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
Read a series book #7, #9 or #2.
#7 Beyond the Page Bookstore-To the Tome of Murder Lauren Elliott 10/28/21

9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
Read a series book #1 or #6 or a series prequel (i.e O.5).
#1 Darla's Delectables Mysteries-Poison in the Pastries Susan Harper 10/29/21

10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
Read a series book #1, #7 or a series prequel (i.e O.5).
#1 Mountain Lodge Mysteries-Getaway with Murder Diane Kelly 11/4/21

11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
Read a series book #3 or #4.
#3 Crossword Puzzle Mysteries-Fatal Solutions Becky Clark 11/11/21

12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
Read a series book #5, #8 or #3.
#5 Haunted Library-Death on the Shelf Allison Brook 11/17/21

13. Onboard: 3876 KM
Read a series book #3, #8, #7 or #6.
#8 Yarn Retreat Mysteries-But Knot for Me Betty Hechtman 11/20/21

14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
Read the LAST published book in a series.
A Killer Christmas Wish Lynn Cahoon 11/21/21

[Jan, Moderator]

Way to go Tari!!

[Tari]

Jan wrote: "Way to go Tari!!"

Thanks, Jan!

[ChrisGA]

finished

❎1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a series book #1. Collateral DamageLynette Eason 11/7/21


❎2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZANSKY. Nell. How to Knit a MurderSally Goldenbaum 11/11/21

❎3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in VLADAMIR. Meg. The Twelve Jays of ChristmasDonna Andrews 11/12/21

❎4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 A Thread of DarknessSally Goldenbaum 11/15/21

❎5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a series book #9 A Fatal ChapterLorna Barrett11/16/21


❎6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a series book #7 Writing All WrongsEllery Adams 11/24/21


❎7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a series book #8# Killer CharactersEllery Adams


❎8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a series book #2. Grilled for MurderMaddie Day 11/26/21

❎9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in IRKUSTK.Krissy. Death by EggnogAlex Erickson 11/27/21

❎10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a series book #7 Death by Café MochaAlex Erickson 11/28/21

❎11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a series book #3 Shunned and DangerousLaura Bradford 11/30/21

❎12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MONGOLIA. Libby. A Catered Mother's DayIsis Crawford 12/1/21


❎13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ONBOARD. Bernie A Catered Tea PartyIsis Crawford 12/2/21


14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❎❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MILITARY. Tricia. A Just ClauseLorna Barrett 12/3/21

[Jan, Moderator]

Woo-hoo!! Nicely done Chris!

[Jan, Moderator]

Finished my return trip!

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
November 1, 2021 to Completion
14/14

*Must be done in order!

14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MILITARY (Meg): Lone Wolf | Sara Driscoll 11/1/2021***


13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ONBOARD (Beth): Thin Ice | Paige Shelton 11/3/21***


12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MONGOLIA (Lily): The Ninja Daughter | Tori Eldridge 11/10/21***


11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ULAN UDE (Annie): The Grand Reopening of Dandelion Cafe | Jenny Oliver 11/11/21***


10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a series book #1: The Little Café in Copenhagen | Julie Caplin 11/12/21***


9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in IRKUSTK (Ted): December | Phil Rickman 11/14/21****


8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in STOLBY (Sebastian): Why Mermaids Sing | C.S. Harris 11/15/21**


7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a series book #1: In the Woods | Tana French 11/17/21*****


6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ROMANOV (Raine): The Devil's Deal | Donna Ball 11/19/21*****


5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a series book #3: Forests, Fishing, & Forgery | Tonya Kappes 11/25/21**


4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in GORKY (Ruth): The Woman in Blue | Elly Griffiths 12/5/21****


3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in VLADAMIR (Agatha): Abide With Me | Jane Willan 12/6/21**


2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a series book #4: Black & Blue | Emma Jameson 12/7/21****


1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a series book #1: Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen | Vicki Delany 12/22/21***

[Denise]

that was fast! wtg!

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks Denise!

[Book Concierge]

Update message # 15 - Challenge completed - 01Jan22

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
Begins: 01Sept21 / Ends: OPEN

15 / 14 completed

*Must be done in order!

1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow ❋ Red cover - ✔ – 02Sep21

2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station ❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZANSKY - Antonio is mc in Once Upon a Time in Rio ✔ – 07Sep21

3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM ❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in VLADAMIR - Aneliese is mc in Send for Me ✔ – 15Sep21

4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM ❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in GORKY - Oscar is mc in L.A. Weather ✔ – 17Sep21


5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM ❋ domed building on cover ✔ – 23Oct21 (The capitol is in the background)

6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM ❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ROMANOV - Archie is mc in The Maple Murders ✔ – 24Oct21

7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM ❋ Read a series book #1 - How the Penguins Saved Veronica ✔ – 14Nov21

8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM ❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in STOLBY - Simon is mc - Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda ✔ – 18Nov21

9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM ❋ Read a series book #1 - The Winds of War ✔ – 28Nov21

10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM ❋ Read a series book #1 - The Kill Artist ✔ – 01Dec21

11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM ❋ Read a series book #3 - A Cowboy for Christmas ✔ – 07Dec21

12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM ❋ Read a series book #3 - The Mummy Case ✔ – 09Dec21

13. Onboard: 3876 KM ❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ONBOARD - Noelle in Eight Perfect Hours ✔ – 20Dec21


14. Vladivostok: Final Destination ❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MILITARY - Truly is m.c. in Unfriended ✔ – 01Jan22

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[Jan, Moderator]

Fantastic job BC!!

[Shelly]

FINISHED 07/19/22

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
January 25, 2022 to Completion
Actual Start: March 24, 2022

14/14

*Must be done in order!

☘️1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MOSCOW. (S) Skye
Body Over Troubled Waters - Denise Swanson 03/30/22


🐣2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZANSKY. (A) ANGIE Turner
Killer Comfort Food - Lynn Cahoon 04/01/22


💐3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a series book #1.
Gold Digger - Vicki Delany 05/10/22


💐4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM4.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in GORKY.
{K} Kate Young - Southern Sass and Killer Cravings 05/13/22


💐5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a series book #3.
A Cold Brew Killing - Lena Gregory 05/19/22


💐6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ROMANOV.
{V} Verity Bright - A Very English Murder 05/22/22


💐7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a series book #1.
Halloween Hijinks - Kathi Daley 05/25/22 series “Zoe Donovan Mystery series book #1”


💐8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a series book #2.
Trouble in Spades - Heather Webber 05/31/22


🩴9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a series book #6
A Likely Story - Jenn McKinlay 06/02/22


🩴10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a series book #1.
Cloche and Dagger - Jenn McKinlay 06/07/22


🇺🇸11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ULAN UDE.
EVERLY Swan Pleading the Fish - Bree Baker 07/04/22


🇺🇸12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a series book #3.
Death by Windmill - Jennifer S. Alderson 07/08/22


🇺🇸13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a book with a dining scene (tables, chairs, food, etc.) on the cover (post cover).
Eggs in Purgatory - Laura Childs 07/16/22


🇺🇸14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MILITARY.
LINDSEY Norris Better Late Than Never - Jenn McKinlay 07/19/22

[Jan, Moderator]

Enjoy your trip Shelly!

[Agnieszka]

This was so much fun. Thank you Jan!
It's one of the last challenges I'm going so overboard. The aim for this year is to stick to challenge goal but manage (hopefully) more challenges. For now I try to finish as many challenges as I can mange before joining any new - so no worries if I don't start any in the next months.

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
Start Date: 9/3/21
Completed: 42/42 :-D


1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
Read a series book #1. The Witness by Dee Henderson 4* 9/4 - Shield of Honor #1

2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
Read a series book #4. Love Irresistibly by Julie James 4* 9/6 - FBI/US Attorney #4

3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
Read a series book #1. The Single Staircase by Matt Ingwalson 3* 9/7 (100!) Owl & Raccoon #1

4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
Read a series book #2. Stealing the Preacher by Karen Witemeyer 4* 9/10 - Archer Brothers #2

5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
Read a series book #3. Cut from the Same Cloth by Kathleen Baldwin 3* 9/12 - My Notorious Aunt #3

6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
Read a series book #6. Forever Surprised by Kathleen Brooks 4* 9/12 - Forever Bluegrass #6

7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
Read a series book #1. Puzzle House by Lillian Duncan 4* 9/13 - Puzzle House #1

8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
Read a series book #2. Called to Protect by Lynette Eason 5* 9/14 - Blue Justice #2

9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
Read a series book #10. Witness in Death by J.D. Robb 5* 9/21 - In Death #10

10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
Read a series book #1. Poison in Paddington by Samantha Silver 3* 9/23 - Cassie Coburn Mystery #1

11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
Read a series book #3. Reuniting book 1 in Second Chances by Calle J. Brookes 3* 9/23 - PAVAD #3

12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
Read a series book #8. Conspiracy In Death by J.D. Robb 5* 9/26 - In Death #8

13. Onboard: 3876 KM
Read a series book #3. Royal Family by Summer Lee 3* 10/5 - Glorious Companions #3

14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
Read the LAST published book in a series. Swamp Sweets by Jana Deleon 4* 10/14 - Miss Fortune #21 (published 10/3/21!)


And back again :-D
15. The Return Trip Begins in Vladivostok
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MILITARY. Dial P For Poison book 1 in Movie Club Mysteries: Books 1-3 by Zara Keane 4* 10/14 - Maggie Doyle

16. Onboard: 3876 KM
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ONBOARD. Homicide at Blue Heron Lake by Susan Page Davis & Megan Elaine Davis 4* 10/16 - Nate Holman

17. Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia to Ulan Ude: 583 KM
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MONGOLIA. The Postman Always Dies Twice book 2 in Movie Club Mysteries: Books 1-3 by Zara Keane 4.5* 10/16 - Maggie Doyle, Liam Reynolds

18. Ulan Ude to Lake Baikal: 344 KM
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ULAN UDE. Intermediate Thermodynamics book 2 in Chemistry Lessons Box Set: Books 1-3 by Susannah Nix 4* 10/18 - Esther Abbott

19. Lake Baikal to Irkutsk: 107 KM
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BAIKAL. Restless in the Grave book 10 in The Kate Shugak Investigation Books 10-20 Box Set by Dana Stabenow 3.5* 10/20 - Kate Shugak

20. Irkutsk to Krasnoyarsk: 1060 KM
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in IRKUTSK.
Endless Shadows by Kathleen Brooks 4* 10/20 - Ryker Faulkner, Kenzie Carys

21. Krasnoyarsk to Novosibirsk: 792 KM
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in STOLBY.
Twisted 26 by Janet Evanovich 2* 10/22 - Stephanie Plum

22. Novosibirsk to Yekaterinburg: 1598 KM
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in LENIN.
The Abominable Mr. Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by J. Dawn King 4* 10/24 - Elizabeth Bennet

23. Yekaterinburg to Kazan: 976 KM
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ROMANOV.
Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis 4* 10/29 - Michael Lewis

24. Kazan to Nizhny Novgorod: 394 KM
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZAN.
Web of Shadows by Susan Sleeman 3* 10/30 - Nina Brandt

25. Nizhny Novgorod to Vladimir: 242 KM
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in GORKY.
Another Shot: A Modern-Day Ruth and Boaz Story by Brooke St. James 5* 10/30 - Rae Milano

26. Vladimir to Moscow: 186 KM
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in VLADAMIR.
Das Dorf in den roten Wäldern=Still Life by Louise Penny 2* 10/31 - Armand Gamache

27. Kazansky Station to Four Seasons Hotel: 4 KM
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZANSKY. The Viscount's Tempting Minx by Erica Ridley 6* 11/2 - (Lady) Amelia Pembroke

28. Moscow: Final Destination
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MOSCOW. How to Murder a Millionaire book 3 in Movie Club Mysteries: Books 1-3 by Zara Keane 4* 11/4 - Maggie Doyle


And because it's so fun, a final challenge :-D
29. Our Final Journey Begins in Moscow
Read a book with a red cover. False Security by Angela Ruth Strong 3* 11/5

30. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
Read a book with a train, musical instrument or arch on the cover. On the Wings of a Whisper by Lynnette Bonner 5* 11/5 - the woman on cover embraces a violin

31. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
Read a book with a white cover. Christmas at Gate 18 by Amy Matayo 3* 11/7

32. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
Read a book with stairs on the cover. Opening Hearts by Iona Findley 4* 11/8

33. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
Read a book with a building that is domed or has spires on the cover. Erased by J.L. Redington 4* 11/14 (117! - 103 according to Amazon) - a building that is domed

34. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
Read a book with a mountain or statue on the cover. Deadly Sands by Dana Mentink book 7 in Forget Me Not Romances, Volume 1 2.5* 11/15 - a mountain

35. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
Read a book with a green cover. Finding Miranda by Iris Chacon 5* 11/16

36. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
Read a book with a fountain, tower or rock formation on the cover. The Secret of Seaside by Agatha Ball 2* 11/17 - the lighthouse (which is actually a tower in its basic form)

37. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
Read a book with a wooden building or cemetery on the cover. Stuck with a Stiff by D.D. Scott & David Slegg 3* 11/18

38. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
Read a book with a lake on the cover. One Day at Pemberley: A Love Story by Elizabeth A. Watkins 1* 11/18

39. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
Read a book with a religious symbol on the cover.
The Calling of Emily Evans by Janette Oke 4* 1/22 - cross (wow that was a tough one)

40. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
Read a book with a desert scene, skeleton or horse on the cover. Sleigh Ride Together with You by JoAnn Durgin 4* 1/23

41. Onboard: 3876 KM
Read a book with a dining scene on the cover. Death of a Dapper Snowman by Angela Pepper 4* 1/26

42. Vladivostok: Last Final Destination
Read a book with bridge or something representing the military on the cover. Expired Refuge book 1 in Last Chance County Series Omnibus: Books 1 to 5 by Lisa Phillips 3.5* 2/8 - gun

[Jan, Moderator]

I'm glad you enjoyed this one Agnieszka! Have fun finishing up others but know I'll be looking for you. I have a new Road Trip coming up :)

[Agnieszka]

Jan wrote: "I'm glad you enjoyed this one Agnieszka! Have fun finishing up others but know I'll be looking for you. I have a new Road Trip coming up :)"

Oh no you won't tempt me. Not going to happen (I hope) *grins*

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
September 1, 2021 to March 14, 2022
14/14 *Must be done in order!

1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a series book #1. The Duke and I 09/10/21
2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a series book #4. Bound for Murder 09/13/21
3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #8 or #6. #8, Murder of a Real Bad Boy 09/20/21
4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 or #4. #4~ Buffalo West Wing 09/22/21
5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a series book #3, #9 or #4. #9~ A Magical Match 09/27/21
6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ROMANOV. (Avery) The Inheritance Games 10/05/2021
7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a series book #1 The Hellfire Club 10/11/2021
8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a series book #9 Witches and Wedding Cake 10/28/21
9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a series book #1 Plantation Shudders 11/01/2021
10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a series book #1 Books Can Be Deceiving 01/19/2022
11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a series book #4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 01/24/2022
12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a series book #3. The Other Miss Bridgerton 01/28/2022
13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a series book #6. Arsenic and Old Books 02/16/2022
14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MILITARY. Merry...Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen 03/14/2022

[Jan, Moderator]

Terrific job Sallie!!

[Frankie]

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
November 1, 2021, Start Date to Completion

14/14 Completed. Finish

1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a series book #1.
(Poplar Falls)
Rustic Hearts-Amber Kelly 11/05

2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a series book #4.
(Jameson Force Security Series)
Code Name: Hacker-Sawyer Bennett 11/17

3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a book with a white cover (post cover).
Truths That Saints Believe-Anne Malcom 11/29

4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 or #4.
(Mercy Kilpatrick #4)
A Merciful Silence-Kendra Elliot 12/02

5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a series book #3, #9 or #4.
(Lost & Found #3)
Embattled Home-J.M. Madden 12/06

6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a series book #7.
(Cold Justice)
Cold Secrets-Toni Anderson 12/10

7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a series book #1.
(Sin)
Red Sin-Aleatha Romig 1/06

8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a series book #9.
(Arizona Vengeance)
Steele-Sawyer Bennett 1/20

9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a series book #1.
(Battle Crows MC)
Always Someone's Monster-Lani Lynn Vale 2/03

10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a series book #1.
(The Edens)
Indigo Ridge-Devney Perry 2/09

11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a series book #3.
(Boggy Creek Valley)
She's the One-Kelly Elliott 2/09

12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a series book #5.
(Henchmen MC: Next Generation)
Cary-Jessica Gadziala 2/26

13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a series book #3.
(Bishop Security)
Buried Beneath-Debbie Baldwin 2/27

14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❋ Read the LAST published book in a series.
(Southern #8)
Southern Sunshine-Natasha Madison 3/25

[Jan, Moderator]

Congrats on your finish Frankie!

[Sam]

Finally finished!!

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
Duration: 9/1/21- 5/5/22

1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
Read a series book #1.
Shifter Planet- D.B. Reynolds- 11/20/21 (Shifter Planet #1)

2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
Read a series book #4.
Cities in Chains- Tao Wong- 12/5/21 (The System Apocalypse #4)

3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
Read a series book #1, #8 or #6.
Oh Great! I was Reincarnated as a Farmer- Benjamin Kerei- 12/7/21 (Unorthodox Farming #1)

4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
Read a series book #2 or #4.
Regicide- Dakota Krout- 12/21/21 (Completionist Chronicles #2)

5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
Read a series book #3, #9 or #4.
He Who Fights with Monsters 4: A LitRPG Adventure- Shirtaloon- 12/29/21 (He Who Fights With Monsters #4)

6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
Read a series book #9, #7 or #6.
The Joy of Hex- Amanda M. Lee- 1/5/22 (Moonstone Bay #9)

7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
Read a series book #1, #5, #9 or #8.
Grayhold- Troy Osgood- 1/10/22 (Sky Realms Online #1)

8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
Read a series book #7, #9 or #2.
Stars Awoken- Tao Wong- 1/19/22 (System Apocalypse #7)

9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
Read a series book #1 or #6 or a series prequel (i.e O.5).
Queen Heir- Jaymin Eve- 1/22/22 (NYC Mecca #1)

10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
Read a series book #1, #7 or a series prequel (i.e O.5).
The Tomb- F. Paul Wilson- 1/25/22 (Repairman Jack #1)

11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
Read a series book #3 or #4.
Oni Umeshu Mojito: A GameLit Urban Fantasy- Christopher Johns- 2/18/22 (High Table Hijinks #4)

12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
Read a series book #5, #8 or #3.
Uninspired Muse- R.L. Naquin- 2/24/22 (My Olympus Employment Agency #3)

13. Onboard: 3876 KM
Read a series book #3, #8, #7 or #6.
Murder at Midnight- Kathi Daley- 3/3/22 (Sand and Sea Hawaiian Mystery #7)

14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
Read the LAST published book in a series.
Ghostly Shadows- Lily Harper Hart- 5/5/22 (Harper Harlow #21- final book in the series)

[Jan, Moderator]

Way to go Sam!! That last task can be tricky :)

[Bev(baglady)]

Finished

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
09/01/2021 -

1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a series book #1.
Samantha Chase 09/14/2021 Series book #1

2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZANSKY.
George Orwell 09/15/2021 MC - Napoleon

3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in VLADAMIR.
Van Temple 09/21/2021 MC - Leon

4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in GORKY.
Karen Tongson 09/29/2021 MC - Karen

5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZAN.
. Roshani Chokshi 10/06/2021 MC - Ambrose

6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ROMANOV.
Alastair Bonnett 10/12/2021 MC - Alastair

7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in LENIN.
Kristin Hannah 10/19/2021 MC - Isabella

8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a series book #7, #9 or #2.
John Scalzi 10/21/2021 Series Book #2

9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in IRKUSTK.
Nella Larsen 10/23/2021 MC - Irene

10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BAIKAL.
Jon Ronson 10/27/2021 MC - August

11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ULAN UDE.
Ruth Cowen 10/28/2021 MC - Elizabeth

12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MONGOLIA.
Mikal Gilmore 10/29/2021 MC - Aretha

13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ONBOARD.
Jacqueline Woodson 11/01/2021 MC - Aubrey

14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❋ Read a book with bridge or something representing the military on the cover (post cover).
Peter F. Stevens 07/20/2022

[Jan, Moderator]

Congrats on your finish Bev! Well done :)

[Shelly]

FINISHED 07/19/22

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
January 25, 2022 to Completion
Actual Start: March 24, 2022

14/14

*Must be done in order!

☘️1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MOSCOW. (S) Skye
Body Over Troubled Waters - Denise Swanson 03/30/22


🐣2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZANSKY. (A) ANGIE Turner
Killer Comfort Food - Lynn Cahoon 04/01/22


💐3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a series book #1.
Gold Digger - Vicki Delany 05/10/22


💐4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM4.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in GORKY.
{K} Kate Young - Southern Sass and Killer Cravings 05/13/22


💐5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a series book #3.
A Cold Brew Killing - Lena Gregory 05/19/22


💐6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ROMANOV.
{V} Verity Bright - A Very English Murder 05/22/22


💐7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a series book #1.
Halloween Hijinks - Kathi Daley 05/25/22 series “Zoe Donovan Mystery series book #1”


💐8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a series book #2.
Trouble in Spades - Heather Webber 05/31/22


🩴9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a series book #6
A Likely Story - Jenn McKinlay 06/02/22


🩴10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a series book #1.
Cloche and Dagger - Jenn McKinlay 06/07/22


🇺🇸11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ULAN UDE.
EVERLY Swan Pleading the Fish - Bree Baker 07/04/22


🇺🇸12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a series book #3.
Death by Windmill - Jennifer S. Alderson 07/08/22


🇺🇸13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a book with a dining scene (tables, chairs, food, etc.) on the cover (post cover).
Eggs in Purgatory - Laura Childs 07/16/22


🇺🇸14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MILITARY.
LINDSEY Norris Better Late Than Never - Jenn McKinlay 07/19/22

[Jan, Moderator]

Fantastic job Shelly! Hope you enjoyed your trip :)

[Laila Jane]

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express

September 12, 2022 - Completion
Complete tasks in order
Goal: 14/14 tasks

***COMPLETE***

✓1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a series book #1.
    Little Lies by H. Hunting (09/18/22) - Lies, Hearts and Truths #1

✓2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZANSKY.
    Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris (09/30/22) - MC: Sookie

✓3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in VLADAMIR.
    The Fixer Upper by Lauren Forsythe (10/15/22) - MC: Aly

✓4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 or #4.
    Beauty and the Mustache by Penny Reid (12/02/22) - Knitting in the City #4

✓5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZAN.
    Fake by Kylie Scott (12/08/22) - MC: Norah

✓6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a series book #9, #7 or #6.
    Dating-ish by Penny Reid (01/10/23) - Knitting in the City #6

✓7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #5, #9 or #8.
    Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (01/16/23) - Psy-Changeling #1

✓8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in STOLBY.
    Layla by Colleen Hoover (01/26/23) - MC: Leeds

✓9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in IRKUSTK.
    Marriage of Inconvenience by Penny Reid (02/03/23) - MC: Kat

✓10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BAIKAL.
    Once We Were Starlight by Mia Sheridan (02/10/23) - MC: Karys

✓11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a series book #3 or #4.
    A ​Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas (02/24/23) - A Court of Thorns and Roses #4

✓12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MONGOLIA.
    Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score (02/26/23) - MC: Naomi

✓13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ONBOARD.
    Midnight Lily by Mia Sheridan (02/28/23) - MC: Ryan

✓14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❋ Read the LAST published book in a series.
    The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang (03/10/23) - The Kiss Quotient #3

[Jan, Moderator]

Enjoy your trip Laila Jane!!

[Liis]

Finised this challenge end of August:

All Aboard the Trans-Siberian Express
September 1, 2021 to Completion
14/14

*Must be done in order!

1. Our Journey Begins in Moscow
❋ Read a series book #1.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MOSCOW.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky 9/8/21 ➜ Charlie
❋ Read a book with a red cover (post cover).

2. Four Seasons Hotel to Kazansky Station: 4 KM
❋ Read a series book #4.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZANSKY.
The Therapist by B.A. Paris 10/24/21 ➜ Alice
❋ Read a book with a train, musical instrument or arch on the cover (post cover).

3. Moscow to Vladimir: 186 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #8 or #6.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in VLADAMIR.
Girl A by Abigail Dean 10/31/21 ➜ Lex
❋ Read a book with a white cover (post cover).

4. Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod: 242 KM
❋ Read a series book #2 or #4.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in GORKY.
Topelt D by Kristi Piiper 11/16/21 ➜ Karmen
❋ Read a book with stairs on the cover (post cover).

5. Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan: 394 KM
❋ Read a series book #3, #9 or #4.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in KAZAN.
Minu Filipiinid. Lohesurfi tiivul by Kristi Dela China 11/25/21 ➜ Kristi
❋ Read a book with a building that is domed or has spires on the cover (post cover).

6. Kazan to Yekaterinburg: 976 KM
❋ Read a series book #9, #7 or #6.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ROMANOV.
Minu Peterburi. Optimismi lühikursus by Mailis Hudilainen 12/28/21 ➜ Mailis
❋ Read a book with a mountain or statue on the cover (post cover).

7. Yekaterinburg to Novosibirsk: 1598 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #5, #9 or #8.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in LENIN. ➜ Lisa
The Children of Noisy Village by Astrid Lindgren 1/30/22
❋ Read a book with a green cover (post cover).

8. Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk: 792 KM
❋ Read a series book #7, #9 or #2.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in STOLBY.
Ohverduste sügis by Katariina Libe 3/27/22 ➜ Olle
❋ Read a book with a fountain, tower or rock formation on the cover (post cover).

9. Krasnoyarsk to Irkutsk: 1060 KM
❋ Read a series book #1 or #6 or a series prequel (i.e O.5).
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in IRKUSTK.
Kui armastus külmutab südame: Väljavalitu by Koidu Ferreira 4/16/22 ➜ Rosalina
❋ Read a book with a wooden building or cemetery on the cover (post cover).

10. Irkutsk to Lake Baikal: 107 KM
❋ Read a series book #1, #7 or a series prequel (i.e O.5).
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in BAIKAL.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 5/8/22 ➜ Kya
❋ Read a book with a lake on the cover (post cover).

11. Lake Baikal to Ulan Ude: 344 KM
❋ Read a series book #3 or #4.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ULAN UDE.
The Woman in the White Kimono by Ana Johns 5/31/22 ➜ Naoko
❋ Read a book with a religious symbol on the cover (post cover).

12. Ulan Ude to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia: 583 KM
❋ Read a series book #5, #8 or #3.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MONGOLIA.
False Witness by Karin Slaughter 6/19/22 ➜ Leigh
❋ Read a book with a desert scene, skeleton or horse on the cover (post cover).

13. Onboard: 3876 KM
❋ Read a series book #3, #8, #7 or #6.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in ONBOARD.
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover 8/20/22 ➜ Ryle and Atlas
❋ Read a book with a dining scene (tables, chairs, food, etc.) on the cover (post cover).

14. Vladivostok: Final Destination
❋ Read the LAST published book in a series.
❋ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in MILITARY.
❋ Read a book with bridge or something representing the military on the cover (post cover)
Zombiestan by Mainak Dhar 8/30/22

[Jan, Moderator]

Great job Liis!!