The Appalachian Trail

[Jan, Moderator]

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
Four Months from Start

We have another iconic trail to explore with Patrizia. Get on your hiking boots!!

About 3510 km (2200 miles) long, the Appalachian Trail (also known as AT) connects Mount Springer in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine, following the Appalachian Range on the east coast of the United States. It is part of the "Triple Crown of Hiking" trails that also includes The Continental Divide Trail and The Pacific Crest Trail.

The main challenge is to hike it all at once, usually going from south to north, which will take from 5 to 7 months to complete. It is strongly advised not to start the journey before 15 May or to continue it beyond 15 October. Whoever embarks on such an activity is called a thru-hiker and requires good physical preparation and excellent organization skills.

✱ The first section of the trail was opened in October 1923 and Earl Shaffer was the first officially recognized thru-hiker to walk the trail in 1948.
✱ It was one of the first trails to be declared a National Scenic Trail in 1968 and since the end of the twentieth century almost all of the territory crossed by AT has been placed under the control and protection of the National Park Service.
✱ In Canada, there is an extension of the trail called the Appalachian International Trail. It connects Mount Katahdin to Belle Isle, in the northern region of Newfoundland and is more than 3100 km (1900 miles) long,
✱ There are other unofficial extensions of the AT that you can see in the map posted at the beginning of this challenge.

Complete: 15 tasks (one from each section).

Challenge Rules: All forms of books are accepted as long as they are 100 pages or more. When posting updates of completed books, please include a link to the title and author’s name, along with the date you finished reading the book. Please post cover if it is task appropriate. When you have completed the challenge, please copy and paste your entire challenge and repost in a new message, letting us know it is completed.

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Let's Hit the Trail!

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)

Springer Mountain is traditionally considered the southern terminus of the AT. It is located within the Chattahoochee National Forest and to reach it you have to take a very difficult path. The trail then continues for about 120 km (75 miles) in Georgia, climbing several other peaks, including two of the highest in the whole state. Our hike immediately begins to show its difficulty, with a series of ups and downs that can also be very close together.

✱ Read a book set in Georgia OR
✱ Read the first book in a series OR
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in CHATTAHOOCHEE.

2. North Carolina

In North Carolina the AT is about 154 km (95 miles) long to which must be added another 320 km (about 200 miles) that runs along the border with Tennessee. This
is a feature of the trail that you can rightly expect from an itinerary that runs along a mountainous ridge bordering different states. This feature means that along the way
you can enjoy numerous panoramic views over the western part of North Carolina. One particularly beautiful view can be seen in Carver's Gap (pictured above). To the north, Fountain Dam marks the entrance to Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

✱ Read a book set in North Carolina OR
✱ Read a book with a mountain on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM.

3. Tennessee

In Tennessee, there are 114 km (71 miles) of trail, in addition to those shared with NC. With the latter state, Tennessee also shares the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where the AT crosses through the central part for about 110 km (70 miles). The park was created in 1934, and almost every year it is listed as the most visited park in the US. Since 1983 it has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in 1988 it was declared an International Biosphere Reserve. The highest point reachable along this portion of the AT is Clingmans Dome at 2025 meters (6643 feet), which offers spectacular views. Additionally, during your walk through the park and state you will see many waterfalls, including the impressive Laurel Falls.

✱ Read a book set in Tennessee OR
✱ Read a book with 1, 9, 8 or 3 in its number of pages (share it) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).

4. Virginia

In Virginia there are 885 km (550 miles) of the AT, with a small portion bordering West Virginia. Some of the best sections of the trail, suitable even for beginners, are in Shenandoah National Park. Authorized by the Congress in 1926, the park was created in December 1935, though there were great difficulties in its realization because a large part of its territory was private property in the hands of different people. The park is home to 154 km (96 miles) of the AT, which are memorable both for the beautiful scenery and views offered, and for the opportunity to observe different wild animals.

✱ Read a book set in Virginia OR
✱ Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (share the cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum)..

5. West Virginia

Only 6 km (4 miles) of the AT is within West Virginia. Here the trail crosses the town and historical park of Harper's Ferry, where the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is based. It is the non-profit organization that has been involved in keeping the trail in good condition, as well as carrying out educational and scientific activities since 1925. Let's
take advantage of this short stage to talk about the dangers along the trail. They are essentially what can happen during any hike due to bad weather conditions or the carelessness of the hiker. The only truly dangerous animal you can come across is the American black bear, but in the warmer months it is also possible to come across a couple of poisonous snakes. We must also point out that at times hikers have had bad encounters with two-legged beings - since 1974 there have been an average of 2 murders every 10 years.

✱ Read a book set in West Virginia OR
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in HARPER'S FERRY.

6. Maryland

In Maryland, too, the AT is very short, only 66 km (41 miles). Here we pass through the Washington Monument State Park with its tower erected to honor the first president of the US. Built in 1827, the tower was restored in both 1882 and in 1936. The state park was created in 1934 to help with its conservation and in 1972 the tower was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Along the way you will also encounter several places linked to the Civil War, in particular the Mason-Dixon Line, which for centuries has separated Maryland from Pennsylvania and more generally the line separating the Southern and Northern States.

✱ Read a book set in Maryland OR
✱ Read a book with a tower on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book tagged WAR or MILITARY in its GR homepage.

7. Pennsylvania

The AT extends for a whopping 369 km (229 miles) in this state, where the Susquehanna River is regarded as the north-south dividing line of the trail. Pine Grove Furnace State Park is at its center point and is home to The Appalachian Trail Museum. Since 1998 it has paid homage to the greatest hikers; in fact, since 2011 there has been a Hall of Fame dedicated to them. The AT then runs through an area called St. Anthony's Wilderness, which is full of ghost towns that arose when coal mining was an important part of the local economy and have since been abandoned.

✱ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR
✱ Read a book where a museum is mentioned (share the name of the museum) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK (three words minimum).

[Jan, Moderator]

Trail Continued


8. New Jersey

In New Jersey there is 116 km (72 miles) of the AT and the risk of encountering black bears is particularly high in this section. Here we meet the southernmost of the original glacial lakes, Sunfish Pond. But be aware, swimming is prohibited! Along the 48 km (30 miles) located on the border with New York, the path crosses swampy areas, so you will be walking on long wooden walkways. In this state, as in many others, it is forbidden to camp outside the designated areas. Every year a guide is published that contains all the useful information for a thru-hiker, with particular emphasis on places to sleep, eat and where to find drinking water. It also explains various limitations that exist, in particular those concerning the lighting of fires.

✱ Read a book set in New Jersey OR
✱ Read a book where the characters go camping OR
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND.

9. New York

In the state of New York the trail, 142 km (88 miles) long, has the lowest elevation of
the entire route. The lowest point at 38 m (124 ft) above sea level, is found at the Bear Mountain Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River. Here you will also find the only train station present on the entire route. It is part of the Harlem Line of the Metro-North Railroad. The section that passes through Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks is the oldest portion of the trail, having been constructed in 1923. From the top of Bear Mountain be sure admire the Hudson River Valley and glimpses of the New York City skyline.

✱ Read a book set in New York OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a train OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER.

10. Connecticut

The 84 km (52 miles) of the AT in this state run along the ridge to the west of the Housatonic Valley and then continue into the Hudson Valley through the Catskill Mountains. The trail initially runs alongside the Schaghticoke Indian Reservation. Coming from the south, you will arrive in this area when the fall foliage is at its height. Hunting season will probably also have begun. In this regard, carefully inform yourself of its dates in the various states crossed and, if necessary, wear a jacket of a nice bright orange to get noticed by hunters!

✱ Read a book set in Connecticut OR
✱ Read a book where a character is Native American or has Native American origins (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.

11. Massachusetts

The 145 km (90 miles) of the AT present in Massachusetts are all located in the county of Berkshire in the western part of the state.The trail crosses several towns and protected forests with a somewhat “lively” elevation pattern. This area has been a cultural mecca since the mid-nineteenth century, as it has hosted several writers and artists. So you should consider making stops to appreciate the local artistic offerings that cover the most varied fields (theater, music, dance, art, etc.). If in season, the hiker can also appreciate some delicious blueberries found on Blueberry Hill.

✱ Read a book set in Massachussetts OR
✱ Read a book where a character is an artist (tell us what kind) OR
✱ Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR homepage.

12. Vermont

In Vermont, the 241 km (150 miles) of the AT initially coincides with the southern portion of the Long Trail. The latter is the oldest long-distance trail in the United States, having been constructed between 1910 and 1930, It runs through the whole of Vermont. It was this trail that inspired the creation of the AT. You must absolutely avoid hiking the AT in this state during the so-called "mud season", which runs from mid-April to Memorial Day (last Monday in May), as adverse weather conditions make the route dangerous.

✱ Read a book set in Vermont OR
✱ Read a book set in April or May OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL.

13. New Hampshire

Much of the 259 km (161 miles) of the AT located in this state runs through the White Mountain National Forest, an area that has been protected since 1918. Here begins the hardest stretch of the route as the terrain you cross becomes steeper and wilder. Just think that you pass 17 of the 48 peaks present in this state that exceed 1200 meters (4000 feet) of altitude. New Hampshire appears to have more above-tree-line trails than any other Appalachian state and snow can be encountered in any season.

✱ Read a book set in New Hampshire OR
✱ Read a book with snow on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in WHITE MOUNTAIN.

14. Maine

In Maine the AT is 452 km (281 miles) long and here you will find the most difficult conditions, even for experienced hikers, as the terrain is often slippery and several waterways have to be waded. You do get to take a boat to cross the Kennebec River. One area is known as the "Hundred-Mile Wilderness" as it is the most isolated of the entire route. In this state, however, the isolation makes it is easier to spot elk.

✱ Read a book set in Maine OR
✱ Read a book in which an MC spends some time in the hospital (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC.

15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)

The northern terminus of the AT is at the top of Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park.
Its name means "The Greatest Mountain" in the language spoken by the local Native American tribe, and it is actually the highest mountain in the state of Maine at 1606
meters or 5269 feet in altitude. We are still far from the border with Canada, but at the end of this journey you can evaluate whether to continue the following year with the path created to complete the Appalachian Trail in all its entirety.

✱ Read the last book in a series OR
✱ Read a book set in Canada OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN.

[Jan, Moderator]

Participants

Amanda A
Barb ~ Completed
Bev(baglady) ~ Completed
Book Concierge ~ Completed
Catsalive ~ Completed
Denise ~ Completed
Ed ~ Completed
Frankie ~ Completed
Jan ~ Completed
JoAnne ~ Completed
Jonquil ~ Completed
Karen ♐ ~ Completed
Kathryn
Kim ~ Completed
Laila Jane ~ Completed
Lesley
Meg ~ Completed
Olivermagnus ~ Completed
Patrizia ~ Completed
Runenmädchen
Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)
Shelly
Tari ~ Completed
Teri-k ~ Completed

[Jan, Moderator]

My Spot

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
15/15

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read the first book in a series: The Ninja Daughter | Tori Eldridge 11/10/21***


2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book set in North Carolin: The Devil's Deal | Donna Ball 11/19/21*****


3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book set in Tennessee: An Innocent Client | Scott Pratt 11/5/21**


4. Virginia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK: The Accidental Alchemist | Gigi Pandian11/9/21****


5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place: Thin Ice | Paige Shelton 11/3/21***


6. Maryland
✱ Read a book with a tower on the cover: The Glass Thief | Gigi Pandian 11/8/21****


7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book where a museum is mentioned (National Archaeology Museum in Naples): In the Shadow of Vesuvius | Tasha Alexander 11/7/21**


8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND (Sebastian): Why Mermaids Sing | C.S. Harris 11/15/21**


9. New York
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER: Earthly Delights | Kerry Greenwood 11/10/21*****


10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS: A Deadly Confession | Matthew Costello 11/20/21****


11. Massachusetts
✱ Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR homepage: The Little Café in Copenhagen | Julie Caplin 11/12/21***


12. Vermont
✱ Read a book set in Vermont: Lone Wolf | Sara Driscoll 11/1/2021***


13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book with snow on the cover: Abide With Me | Jane Willan 12/6/21**


14. Maine
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC (Nick): The Tesla Secret | Alex Lukeman 11/22/21**


15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN: Red Rain | Toby Neal 11/24/21**

[Patrizia, Contributor]

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
15/15

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read the first book in a series AND
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in CHATTAHOOCHEE.
Orion- The Way of the Brave by Susan May Warren 3 November; 5☆


2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book set in North Carolina
The Killing Tide by Dani Pettrey 24 November; 4 1/2☆


3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).
Indagine su un omicidio (=A Meditation on Murder) by Robert Thorogood 30 November; 4☆


4. Virginia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).
Death on the Prairie by Kathleen Ernst 19 November; 5☆


5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place AND
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in HARPER'S FERRY.
Frozen Souls by Rita Herron 25 December; 5☆


6. Maryland
✱ Read a book set in Maryland
Killer in the Carriage House by Sheila Connolly 22 December; 4☆


7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK (three words minimum).
Ripped From the Pages by Kate Carlisle 13 November; 5☆


8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND.
Sam- Obsession by Patricia Bradley 4 December; 5☆


9. New York
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER.
Hidden in Amish Country by Dana R. Lynn 10 November; 4 1/2☆


10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.
Blizzard Showdown by Shirlee McCoy 8 December; 4 1/2☆


11. Massachusetts
✱ Read a book set in Massachusetts
Salem- Grave Errors by Carol J. Perry 8 November; 5☆


12. Vermont
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL.
Thread and Buried by Lea Wait 2 December; 4 1/2☆


13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book with snow on the cover (post cover) AND
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in WHITE MOUNTAIN.
Angel's Rest by Emily March 15 November; 4☆


14. Maine
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC.
Katie and Brayden- Yukon Justice by Dana Mentink 6 November; 4 1/2☆


15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read the last book in a series
Terror on Top by CeeCee James 9 November; 3 1/2☆

[Denise]

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
Four Months from Start November 1 -February 28 or is it 29, 2022

15/15

√1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)

✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in CHATTAHOOCHEE. MC= Anders Knutas Dark Angel by Mari Jungstadt 11.2.21

√2. North Carolina

✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM.
The Order by Daniel Silva 11.5.21

√3. Tennessee

✱ Read a book with 1, 9, 8 or 3 in its number of pages (share it) (three words minimum). American by Day by Derek B. Miller 11.11.21 344 pages

√4. Virginia

✱ Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (share the cover)
byDiane Ackerman11.11.21

√5. West Virginia

✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place - Several murders take place in Elly Griffith's The Janus Stone 11.14.21

√6. Maryland

✱ Read a book tagged WAR or MILITARY in its GR homepage.
War > World War II
Cultural > Germany
War
Military > Military History
History > European History
Berlin at War by Roger Moorhouse 12.14.21

√7. Pennsylvania

✱ Read a book where a museum is mentioned (share the name of the museum) Vancouver's Museum of Anthropology British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies by John Lee 12.19.21

√8. New Jersey

✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND. Main Character, Simon in The Benefit of Hindsight by Susan Hill 11.17.21

√9. New York

✱ Read a book where the MC takes a train . The Queen's Accomplice by Susan Elia MacNeal 11.25.21

√10. Connecticut

✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew Sullivan 11.19.21

√11. Massachussetts

✱ Read a book where a character is an artist (tell us what kind) A Suitable Boy vol. 2 by Vikram Seth 11.20.21 Amit is a poet

√12. Vermont

✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL.No More Dying Then by Ruth Rendell 11.27.21

√13. New Hampshire

✱ Read a book with snow on the cover (post cover) by Quentin Bates 11.23.21


√14. Maine

✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC. - Niles in The Winter Siege by Ariana Franklin 11.22.21

√15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read the last book in a series OR
✱ Read a book set in Canada OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN. The Train to Warsaw by Gwen Edelman 12.10.21

[Jan, Moderator]

Welcome Patrizia & Denise!

[Meg, Contributor]

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 2021 - February 2022

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read the first book in a series
The Last Moriarty, Charles Veley 11/26

2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book set in North Carolina
Read and Buried, Eva Gates 11/04

3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book set in Tennessee
Murder With a View, Diane Kelly 11/02

4. Virginia
✱ Read a book set in Virginia
The Twelve Jays of Christmas, Donna Andrews 12/14

5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place
Of Murder and Men, Lynn Cahoon 11/12

6. Maryland
✱ Read a book with a tower on the cover (lighthouse)
Lighthouse Cottage, Barbara Cool Lee 11/14

7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book where a museum is mentioned (the British Museum)
The Deeds of the Disturber, Elizabeth Peters 11/06

8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book set in New Jersey
Suck It Up, Buttercup, Kristen Painter 11/03

9. New York
✱ Read a book set in New York
Death of a Russian Doll, Barbara Early 12/24

10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book set in Connecticut
Unleashed, Laurien Berenson 11/10

11. Massachussetts
✱ Read a book set in Massachussetts
Deeply Desperately, Heather Webber 11/30

12. Vermont
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL.
Three Men In A Boat, Jerome K Jerome 01/25

13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book with snow on the cover
Reindeer Runes, Danielle Garrett 12/18

14. Maine
✱ Read a book in which an MC spends some time in the hospital (MC got hit hard by a tazer)
Aloha Alibi, Jasmine Webb 01/23

15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read a book set in Canada
The Pas de Deux, Katy Leen 01/28

[Bev(baglady)]

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
11/01/2021 - 02/28/2022

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read a book set in Georgia OR
Kevin Hazzard 08/08/2022

2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book set in North Carolina OR
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 01/07/2022

3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book with 1, 9, 8 or 3 in its number of pages (share it)
Jacqueline Woodson 11/01/2021 196 Pages

4. Virginia
✱ Read a book set in Virginia
Ann McMan 10/23/2022

5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place .
James Patterson 11/10/2021

6. Maryland
✱ Read a book tagged WAR or MILITARY in its GR homepage.
Mitchell Zuckoff 12/14/2021

7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book set in Pennsylvania
Cherie Burns 05/11/2022

8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book set in New Jersey
Harlan Coben 08/18/2022

9. New York
✱ Read a book set in New York
Matthew Derby 01/18/2022

10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.
Tommy Krappweis 11/18/2021

11. Massachusetts
✱ Read a book set in Massachusetts
Brian Kilmeade 06/03/2022

12. Vermont
✱ Read a book set in Vermont
Carla Neggers 02/11/2022

13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book with snow on the cover (post cover)
Linda Byler 01/19/2022

14. Maine
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC.
Mitzi Kelly 01/17/2022 MC - Edna Radcliff

15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read a book set in Canada
Terese Marie Mailhot 04/19/2022

[Kathryn]

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
11/01/2021 - 02/28/2022

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read a book set in Georgia OR
✱ Read the first book in a series OR
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in CHATTAHOOCHEE.

2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book set in North Carolina OR
✱ Read a book with a mountain on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM.

3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book set in Tennessee OR
✱ Read a book with 1, 9, 8 or 3 in its number of pages (share it) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).

4. Virginia
✱ Read a book set in Virginia OR
✱ Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (share the cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum)..

5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book set in West Virginia OR
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in HARPER'S FERRY.

6. Maryland
✱ Read a book set in Maryland OR
✱ Read a book with a tower on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book tagged WAR or MILITARY in its GR homepage.

7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR
✱ Read a book where a museum is mentioned (share the name of the museum) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK (three words minimum).

8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book set in New Jersey OR
✱ Read a book where the characters go camping OR
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND.

9. New York
✱ Read a book set in New York OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a train OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER.

10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book set in Connecticut OR
✱ Read a book where a character is Native American or has Native American origins (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.

11. Massachusetts
✱ Read a book set in Massachusetts OR
✱ Read a book where a character is an artist (tell us what kind) OR
✱ Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR homepage.

12. Vermont
✱ Read a book set in Vermont OR
✱ Read a book set in April or May OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL.

13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book set in New Hampshire OR
✱ Read a book with snow on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in WHITE MOUNTAIN.

14. Maine
✱ Read a book set in Maine OR
✱ Read a book in which an MC spends some time in the hospital (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC.

15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read the last book in a series OR
✱ Read a book set in Canada OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN.

[Barb]

THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL, 11/1/21 - 2/28/22
15/15 COMPLETE

1. START: SPRINGER MOUNTAIN (GEORGIA)
Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in CHATTAHOOCHEE
* Emma : The Midnight Hour (Stephens & Mephisto/Brighton #6), by Elly Griffiths, finished 11/12/21 ★★★★

2. NORTH CAROLINA
Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM
* Marriage Can Be Mischief (Amish Matchmaker #3), by Amanda Flower, finished 11/3/21 ★★★★

3. TENNESSEE
Read a book with 1, 9, 8 or 3 in its number of pages (share it)
* 281 pages : The Ghost and the Haunted Mansion (Haunted Bookshop #5), by Alice Kimberly, finished 11/6/21 ★★★★

4. VIRGINIA
Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (share the cover)
* Savage Run (Joe Pickett #2), by C.J. Box, finished 11/10/21 ★★★★


5. WEST VIRGINIA
Read a book in which a murder takes place AND
Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in HARPERS FERRY
* author Hannah Reed – Mind Your Own Beeswax (Queen Bee #2), finished 11/18/21 ★★★

6. MARYLAND
Read a book set in Maryland
Dead Men Don't Eat Cookies (Cookie Cutter Shop #6), by Virginia Lowell, finished 2/8/22 ★★★.5

7. PENNSYLVANIA
Read a book set in Pennsylvania
* Crandallsburg : Stitched in Crime (Craft Fair Knitters #2), by Emmie Caldwell, finished 11/19/21 ★★★.5

8. NEW JERSEY
Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND
* Hayley : The Librarian Always Rings Twice (First Edition Library #3), by Marty Wingate, finished 12/10/21 ★★★.5

9. NEW YORK
Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER
* Repair to Her Grave (Home Repair is Homicide #4), by Sarah Graves, finished 11/2/21 ★★★★

10. CONNECTICUT
Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS
* author Karen Rose Smith – Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes (Daisy's Tea Garden #1), finished 11/13/21 ★★★.5

11. MASSACHUSSETTS
Read a book where a character is an artist (tell us what kind)
* Maggie, glass artist : Born in Fire (Born in Triology #1), by Nora Roberts, finished 11/4/21 ★★★.5

12. VERMONT
Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL
* Naughty in Nice (Royal Spyness #5), by Rhys Bowen, finished 11/8/21 ★★★★

13. NEW HAMPSHIRE
Read a book with snow on the cover (post cover)
* Dark Night (Alaska Wild #3), by Paige Shelton, finished 11/14/21 ★★★★


14. MAINE
Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC
* Emma : A Plus One for Murder (Friend for Hire #1), by Laura Bradford, finished 11/16/21 ★★★.5

15. FINISH: MOUNT KATAHDIN (MAINE)
Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN
* A History of the World in 6 Glasses, by Tom Standage, finished 11/5/21 ★★★.5





***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 2/8/22 *****

[Olivermagnus]

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022

15 of 15 Complete

🏞 1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
Read the first book in a series
A High Mortality of Doves - Kate Ellis - 11/25/21 - #1 Inspector Albert Lincoln

🏞 2. North Carolina
Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM.
Fugitive Telemetry - Martha Wells - 11/3/21

🏞 3. Tennessee
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).
A Pint of Murder - Alisa Craig - 11/30/21 - APOM

🏞 4. Virginia
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum)..
Never Say Duke - Erica Ridley - 12/28/21 - NSD

🏞 5. West Virginia
Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in HARPER'S FERRY.
Undetected - Anna Hackett - 11/13/21 - HA

🏞 6. Maryland
Read a book tagged WAR or MILITARY in its GR homepage.
In Pale Battalions - Robert Goddard - 11/24/21

🏞 7. Pennsylvania
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK (three words minimum).
I Know a Secret - Tess Gerritsen - 11/15/21 - IKAS

🏞 8. New Jersey
Read a book set in New Jersey
Girl Waits with Gun - Amy Stewart - 11/10/21

🏞 9. New York
Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER.
Her Last Goodbye - Melinda Leigh - 11/2/21

🏞 10. Connecticut
Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.
Migrations - Charlotte McConaghy - 11/7/21 - CM

🏞 11. Massachusetts
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR homepage.
The Floating Girl - Sujata Massey - 11/27/21

🏞 12. Vermont
Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL.
Local Woman Missing - Mary Kubica - 11/16/21

🏞 13. New Hampshire
Read a book with snow on the cover (post cover)
Sleigh Bells Ring - RaeAnne Thayne - 12/14/21



🏞 14. Maine
Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC.
The Hygge Holiday - Rosie Blake - 12/22/21 - MC is Clara

🏞 15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN.
Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off - Darci Hannah - 12/24/21

[Book Concierge]

Iconic Trails: APPALACHIAN TRAIL
Begins: 01Nov21 / Ends: 31Jan22

15 / 15 completed


1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia) ✱ Read the first book in a series - Murder 101 ✔ – 24Nov21

2. North Carolina ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM - Nudge ✔ – 08Nov21

3. Tennessee ✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK - E O T N - Eye of the Needle ✔ – 12Nov21

4. Virginia ✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK- O L O P H - Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger ✔ – 04Nov21

5. West Virginia ✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place - Gorky Park ✔ – 25Nov21

6. Maryland ✱ Read a book tagged WAR or MILITARY in its GR homepage - The Winds of War ✔ – 28Nov21

7. Pennsylvania ✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK A A C - An Amish Christmas ✔ – 16Nov21

8. New Jersey ✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND - Simon - Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda ✔ – 18Nov21


9. New York ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER - How the Penguins Saved Veronica ✔ – 14Nov21

10. Connecticut ✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS - N M - Ngaio Marsh / The Nursing Home Murder ✔ – 12Dec21

11. Massachusetts ✱ Read a book where a character is an artist - Gabriel is a painter who specializes in fine-art restoration - The Kill Artist ✔ – 12Dec21

12. Vermont ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL - Interior Chinatown ✔ – 05Nov21

13. New Hampshire ✱ Snow on cover - ✔ – 06Dec21

14. Maine ✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC - BERNIE & CHET are mc's in A Fistful of Collars ✔ – 30Nov21

15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine) ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN - Much Ado About You ✔ – 06Dec21

[Patrizia, Contributor]

Barb wrote: "I have to do this one -- I hiked on the Appalachian Trail for a bit over a week back in high school, and now live not far from the AT. In fact, I drive under a bridge that takes the Trail over the road at least once a month!"

Oops ... I hope I didn't write things wrong then.
I got hooked on trails reading that it is dedicated to AT.

[Jan, Moderator]

Welcome to the fun Meg, Bev, Kathryn, Barb, Lynda, & BC!!

[Tari]

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
15/15

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read a book set in Georgia OR
✱ Read the first book in a series OR
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in CHATTAHOOCHEE.
Eloise-Christmas Chills at Pumpkin Hill Thea Cambert 11/1/21

2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book set in North Carolina
Blue Ridge Mountains of NC-Getaway with Murder Diane Kelly 11/4/21
✱ Read a book with a mountain on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM.

3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book set in Tennessee OR
✱ Read a book with 1, 9, 8 or 3 in its number of pages (share it) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).
TGT-The Graveyard Thief Danielle Collins 11/2/21

4. Virginia
✱ Read a book set in Virginia OR
✱ Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (share the cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).
AAA-Alligators and Atrocities Susan Harper 11/12/2021

5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book set in West Virginia OR
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place
Christmas Caramel Murder Joanne Fluke 11/5/21
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in HARPER'S FERRY.

6. Maryland
✱ Read a book set in Maryland
Peril and Paws Penny Brooke 4/10/22
✱ Read a book with a tower on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book tagged WAR or MILITARY in its GR homepage.

7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR
✱ Read a book where a museum is mentioned (share the name of the museum)
First mentioned at loc. 8, no official name, just referred to as the Japanese internment camp museum (fictional town in CO)-Fatal Solutions Becky Clark 11/11/21
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK (three words minimum).

8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book set in New Jersey OR
✱ Read a book where the characters go camping OR
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND.
Nora-Trouble in the Treasure Heather Huffman 11/3/21

9. New York
✱ Read a book set in New York OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a train OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER.
An Eggnog to Die For Amy Pershing 11/9/21

10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book set in Connecticut
Death on the Shelf Allison Brook 11/17/21
✱ Read a book where a character is Native American or has Native American origins (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.

11. Massachusetts
✱ Read a book set in Massachusetts OR
✱ Read a book where a character is an artist (tell us what kind)
She designs clothing that's computerized and used in movies-Short-Circuited in Charlotte Amy Patricia Meade 11/9/21
✱ Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR homepage.

12. Vermont
✱ Read a book set in Vermont
Baking and Entering Emma Ainsley 11/11/21
✱ Read a book set in April or May OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL.

13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book set in New Hampshire OR
✱ Read a book with snow on the cover (post cover)
Lynn Cahoon 11/21/21
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in WHITE MOUNTAIN.

14. Maine
✱ Read a book set in Maine OR
✱ Read a book in which an MC spends some time in the hospital (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC.
Bonnie-Brothers Behind Bars Susan Harper 11/8/21

15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read the last book in a series OR
✱ Read a book set in Canada OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN.
The Murder Before Christmas Michele Pariza Wacek 11/24/21

[Barb]

Patrizia wrote: " I hope I didn't write things wrong then.
I got hooked on trails reading A Walk in the Woods Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson that it is dedicated to AT."

Not as far as I can tell, Patrizia, no worries :) I read that book quite awhile ago and really liked it. Even with my short time hiking the AT, there were bits I was able to identify with.

[Karen ♐]

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
15/15

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in CHATTAHOOCHEE. - Ellen - I (One) Lana Sky - 11/14

2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM. - Their Ruthless Sadist Nicole Edwards - 11/5

3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum). - Playing the Game M.Q. Barber - 11/5

4. Virginia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).. - Never Too Hot Bella Andre - 11/12

5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place - Broken Anchor Ella Miles - 11/9

6. Maryland
✱ Read a book tagged WAR or MILITARY in its GR homepage. - Submission Impossible Lexi Blake - 11/17

7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK (three words minimum). - Room for More Beth Ehemann - 1/4/22

8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND. - Holly - Mr. Marshall's Method Jessa York - 11/8

9. New York
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER. - Reckless Kiki Clark - 11/17

10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. - Chasing Perfect Susan Mallery - 12/3

11. Massachusetts
✱ Read a book where a character is an artist (tell us what kind) - Painter - Beneath These Lies Meghan March - 1/7/22

12. Vermont
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL. - Tempt Me J. Kenner - 11/22

13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in WHITE MOUNTAIN. - Naughty Holidays 2021 Nicole Edwards - 12/15

14. Maine
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC. - Noah - Beyond His Control Clarissa Wild - 11/22

15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN. - Under His Rule Clarissa Wild - 11/19

[Frankie]

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022

15/15 Completed. Finished

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read the first book in a series
(Poplar Falls Series)
Rustic Hearts-Amber Kelly 11/05


2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM.
Only One Night-Natasha Madison 11/11


3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book set in Tennessee
Tennessee Truths-Ashley Munoz 1/28


4. Virginia
✱ Read a book set in Virginia
Winter's Mourn-Mary Stone 2/11


5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book set in West Virginia
Highball Rush-Claire Kingsley 1/20


6. Maryland
✱ Read a book tagged WAR or MILITARY in its GR homepage.
Where Eagles Dare-Alistair MacLean 11/06


7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book set in Pennsylvania
Code Name: Hacker-Sawyer Bennett 11/17


8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book set in New Jersey
Rowe-Jessica Gadziala 1/02


9. New York
✱ Read a book set in New York
Secrets Never Die-Melinda Leigh 10/31


10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.
Kiersten Modglin-The Mother-in-Law 12/09


11. Massachusetts
✱ Read a book set in Massachusetts
Cold Secrets-Toni Anderson 12/10


12. Vermont
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL.
Inhale, Exhale-C.L. Matthews 11/03


13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book set in New Hampshire
The Muse and the Fairytale-Mary Smith 11/28


14. Maine
✱ Read a book set in Maine
The Will-Kristen Ashley 1/04


15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read the last book in a series
(Morgan Dane Series #6)
Save Your Breath-Melinda Leigh 11/10

[Jan, Moderator]

Have fun Tari, Karen & Frankie!

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
5/15

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read a book set in Georgia OR
🦃✱ Read the first book in a series ~ Plantation Shudders...11/01/21
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in CHATTAHOOCHEE.

2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book set in North Carolina OR
✱ Read a book with a mountain on the cover (post cover) OR
🥧✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM~Deck the Hallways...11/03/21

3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book set in Tennessee OR
✱ Read a book with 1, 9, 8 or 3 in its number of pages (share it) The Viscount Who Loved Me, Julia Quinn 12/04/2021 391 pages
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).

4. Virginia
✱ Read a book set in Virginia Claws for Alarm, Rita Mae Brown 01/16/2022
✱ Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (share the cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum)..

5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book set in West Virginia OR
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place Books Can Be Deceiving 01/19/2022
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in HARPER'S FERRY.

6. Maryland
✱ Read a book set in Maryland OR
✱ Read a book with a tower on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book tagged WAR or MILITARY in its GR homepage.

7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR
✱ Read a book where a museum is mentioned (share the name of the museum) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK (three words minimum).

8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book set in New Jersey OR
✱ Read a book where the characters go camping OR
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND.

9. New York
✱ Read a book set in New York OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a train OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER.

10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book set in Connecticut OR
✱ Read a book where a character is Native American or has Native American origins (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.

11. Massachusetts
✱ Read a book set in Massachusetts OR
✱ Read a book where a character is an artist (tell us what kind) OR
✱ Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR homepage.

12. Vermont
✱ Read a book set in Vermont OR
✱ Read a book set in April or May OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL.

13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book set in New Hampshire OR
✱ Read a book with snow on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in WHITE MOUNTAIN.

14. Maine
✱ Read a book set in Maine OR
✱ Read a book in which an MC spends some time in the hospital (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC.

15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read the last book in a series OR
✱ Read a book set in Canada OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN.

[Ed]

*****COMPLETED 5/25/22*****


Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
15/15

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read a book set in Georgia OR
✱ Read the first book in a series OR
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in CHATTAHOOCHEE.-Andrew Rush in Jack of Spades by Joyce Carol Oates-12/28/21

2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book set in North Carolina OR
✱ Read a book with a mountain on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM.- The Red House Mystery by A.A. Milne-12/21/21-

3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book set in Tennessee OR
✱ Read a book with 1, 9, 8 or 3 in its number of pages (share it) -149p.- Hotel Silence by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir-12/6/21
OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).

4. Virginia
✱ Read a book set in Virginia - -You’ve Got Murder by Donna Andrews-4/4/22
OR
✱ Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (share the cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum)..

5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book set in West Virginia OR
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in HARPER'S FERRY.- That Was Then, This Is Now by S.E. Hinton -12/3/21

6. Maryland
✱ Read a book set in Maryland OR
✱ Read a book with a tower on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book tagged WAR or MILITARY in its GR homepage.- The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane-5/25/22

7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR
✱ Read a book where a museum is mentioned (share the name of the museum) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK (three words minimum).- Up at the Villa by W. Somerset Maugham-1/4/22

8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book set in New Jersey OR
✱ Read a book where the characters go camping OR
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND.-author- David is the MC in A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future by David Attenborough 12/1/21-

9. New York
✱ Read a book set in New York OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a train OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER.- Here the Whole Time by Vitor Martins-12/25/21

10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book set in Connecticut OR
✱ Read a book where a character is Native American or has Native American origins (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.- Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie-12/16/21

11. Massachusetts
✱ Read a book set in Massachusetts OR
✱ Read a book where a character is an artist (tell us what kind) OR
✱ Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR homepage.- The Trouser People: A Story of Burma in the Shadow of the Empire by Andrew Marshall-12/12/21

12. Vermont
✱ Read a book set in Vermont - Dead Poets Society by N.H. Kleinbaum-1/6/22
OR
✱ Read a book set in April or May OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL.

13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book set in New Hampshire OR
✱ Read a book with snow on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in WHITE MOUNTAIN.- God in Pink by Hasan Namir-12/8/21-

14. Maine
✱ Read a book set in Maine OR
✱ Read a book in which an MC spends some time in the hospital (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC.-Nishi in Spring Garden by Tomoka Shibasaki- 12/1/21

15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read the last book in a series OR
✱ Read a book set in Canada OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN- Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens-11/26/21-

[Jan, Moderator]

Enjoy your hike Sallie & Ed!

[Teri-K]

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trails
Nov. 1, 2021 - Feb. 28, 2022
37/30 (2 for each task min.)

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read a book set in Georgia OR
✱ Read the first book in a series
The Innocence of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton 11/4
#1 Father Brown series
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in CHATTAHOOCHEE.
Latter End by Patricia Wentworth 11/7
Anthony

2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book set in North Carolina OR
✱ Read a book with a mountain on the cover (post cover)
by M.M. Kaye 11/1
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM.
Only By Chance by Betty Neels 11/14

3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book set in Tennessee OR
✱ Read a book with 1, 9, 8 or 3 in its number of pages (share it)
The Odyssey by Homer 11/12
582 pp
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).
The Egyptian Antiquities Murder by Sara Rosett 11/21

4. Virginia
✱ Read a book set in Virginia
Owl Be Home for Christmas by Donna Andrews 12/5
✱ Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (share the cover)
by Donna Andrews 11/26
Blue jays.
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).
The Listening Eye by Patricia Wentworth 12/3

5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book set in West Virginia OR
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place
Three Blind Mice and Other Stories by Agatha Christie 11/20
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in HARPER'S FERRY.
The Story of King Arthur and His Knights by Howard Pyle 11/14

6. Maryland
✱ Read a book set in Maryland
Alpha Wolf by Linda O. Johnston 1/11
✱ Read a book with a tower on the cover (post cover)
by M.M. Kaye 11/4
✱ Read a book tagged WAR or MILITARY in its GR homepage.
The Lady's Companion by Carla Kelly 11/24

7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR
✱ Read a book where a museum is mentioned (share the name of the museum)
Dearest Eulalia & Heidelberg Wedding by Betty Neels 11/19
The Rijksmuseum
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK (three words minimum).
The Four Graces by D.E. Stevenson 11/2

8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book set in New Jersey
Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich 1/7
✱ Read a book where the characters go camping
To Love and Be Wise by Josephine Tey 11/23
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND.
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen 11/12
Fanny

9. New York
✱ Read a book set in New York
Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb 1/11
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a train
The 39 Steps by John Buchan 11/6
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER.
The Reluctant Widow by Georgette Heyer 11/3

10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book set in Connecticut
The Bookshop on the Corner by Rebecca Raisin 1/11
✱ Read a book where a character is Native American or has Native American origins (tell us who)
The Silver Shooter by Erin Lindsey 12/16
Little Wolf, White Robes and others.
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.
Ice Cold Killer by Cindi Myers 11/11

11. Massachusetts
✱ Read a book set in Massachusetts
Upstream: Selected Essays by Mary Oliver 1/9
✱ Read a book where a character is an artist (tell us what kind)
The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club by Dorothy L. Sayers 11/11
Marjorie is a sculptor, Ann a painter.
✱ Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR homepage.
A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle 11/14

12. Vermont
✱ Read a book set in Vermont OR
✱ Read a book set in April or May
Enchanting Samantha by Betty Neels 12/24
May 13, 2005
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL.
The Other Lady Vanishes by Amanda Quick 11/3

13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book set in New Hampshire OR
✱ Read a book with snow on the cover (post cover)
by William W. Johnstone 11/19
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in WHITE MOUNTAIN.
Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews 12/14

14. Maine
✱ Read a book set in Maine OR
✱ Read a book in which an MC spends some time in the hospital (tell us why)
Off the Grid Christmas by Mary Ellen Porter 11/18
Heroine gets shot and falls into freezing bay.
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC.
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen 11/21
Catherine

15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read the last book in a series Guild Boss by Jayne Castle 12/29
✱ Read a book set in Canada
Murder Goes Mumming by Alisa Craig 12/23
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson 11/5

[Jan, Moderator]

Have fun Teri!

[Amanda A]

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Completed: 0/15

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read a book set in Georgia OR
✱ Read the first book in a series OR
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in CHATTAHOOCHEE.

2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book set in North Carolina OR
✱ Read a book with a mountain on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM.

3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book set in Tennessee OR
✱ Read a book with 1, 9, 8 or 3 in its number of pages (share it) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).

4. Virginia
✱ Read a book set in Virginia OR
✱ Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (share the cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum)..

5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book set in West Virginia OR
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in HARPER'S FERRY.

6. Maryland
✱ Read a book set in Maryland OR
✱ Read a book with a tower on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book tagged WAR or MILITARY in its GR homepage.

7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR
✱ Read a book where a museum is mentioned (share the name of the museum) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK (three words minimum).

8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book set in New Jersey OR
✱ Read a book where the characters go camping OR
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND.

9. New York
✱ Read a book set in New York OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a train OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER.

10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book set in Connecticut OR
✱ Read a book where a character is Native American or has Native American origins (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.

11. Massachusetts
✱ Read a book set in Massachusetts OR
✱ Read a book where a character is an artist (tell us what kind) OR
✱ Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR homepage.

12. Vermont
✱ Read a book set in Vermont OR
✱ Read a book set in April or May OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL.

13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book set in New Hampshire OR
✱ Read a book with snow on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in WHITE MOUNTAIN.

14. Maine
✱ Read a book set in Maine OR
✱ Read a book in which an MC spends some time in the hospital (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC.

15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read the last book in a series OR
✱ Read a book set in Canada OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN.

[Jan, Moderator]

Enjoy the trail Amanda!

[Kim]

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
0/15

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read a book set in Georgia
Ring Shout. P. Djèlí Clark. 11.8.21

2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM.
One Two Three. Laurie Frankel. 11.2.21

3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book set in Tennessee
Rambler: A Leslie & Belinda Mystery. Linda S. Browning. 11.15.21

4. Virginia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum)..
The Henna Artist. Alka Joshi. 11.14.21

5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place
Dark in Death. J.D. Robb. 11.11.21

6. Maryland
✱ Read a book with a tower on the cover (post cover) (in the shield)
. Mercedes Lackey. 11.7.21

7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK (three words minimum).
The Road to Paradise. Karen Barnett. 11.10.21

8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND.
The Chosen. Chaim Potok. 11.18.21

9. New York
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER.
Noor. Nnedi Okorafor. 12.2.21

10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book set in Connecticut OR
✱ Read a book where a character is Native American or has Native American origins (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.

11. Massachusetts
✱ Read a book where a character is an artist (tell us what kind) (painter)
The House by the Fjord. Rosalind Laker. 11.19.21

12. Vermont
✱ Read a book set in April
The Viscount Who Loved Me. Julia Quinn. 12.6.21

13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in WHITE MOUNTAIN.
A Streetcar Named Desire. Tennessee Williams. 11.11.21

14. Maine
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC. (Elizabeth Packard)
The Woman They Could Not Silence: One Woman, Her Incredible Fight for Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear. Kate Moore. 11.7.21

15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN.
Matrix. Lauren Groff. 11.12.21

[Jan, Moderator]

Have fun Kim!

[Jonquil]

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022

15/15 DONE

1 Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱first book in a series (Chloe Jackson, Sea Glass Saloon Mystery #1) From Beer to Eternity Sherry Harris 1/2
2 North Carolina
✱ set in North Carolina AND
✱ title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM Murder by the Bookend Laura Gail Black 1/8
3 Tennessee
✱ set in Tennessee AND
✱ with 1, 9, 8 or 3 in its number of pages 295 pp Uncertain Terms Jenna Bennett 11/9
4 Virginia
✱ set in Virginia Stealing with Style Emyl Jenkins 11/22
5 West Virginia
✱ murder takes place -- Althea Higgins Murder with Oolong Tea Karen Rose Smith 1/3
6 Maryland
✱ tagged WAR or MILITARY in its GR homepage Risk Taker Lindsay McKenna 12/4
7 Pennsylvania
✱ set in Pennsylvania Night of the Living Thread Janet Bolin 11/10
8 New Jersey
✱ characters go camping --Jane on the Appalachian Trail The Left-Handed Twin Thomas Perry 1/9
9 New York
✱ set in New York -- New York City Tangled Emma Chase 1/8
10 Connecticut
✱ set in Connecticut Ruff Justice Laurien Berenson 11/10
11 Massachusetts
✱ set in Massachusetts Wreathing Havoc Julia Henry 11/24
12 Vermont
✱ set in Vermont AND
✱ title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL Occam's Razor Archer Mayor 11/7
13 New Hampshire
✱ set in New Hampshire Consigned to Death Jane K. Cleland 1/8
14 Maine
✱ where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC -- Cat Latimer Sconed to Death Lynn Cahoon 12/22
15 Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ set in Canada Pumpkin Pie & Murder Miranda Brickett 11/6

[Jan, Moderator]

Glad you are joining us Jonquil!

[JoAnne]

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 7, 2021 - March 6, 2022
Read: 15/15

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read the first book in a series
A Wedding in Apple Grove C.H. Admirand 11/11/21 (Sweet Small Town USA #1)

2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book set in North Carolina.
In Case You Didn't Know Samantha Chase 11/9/21

3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book with 1, 9, 8 or 3 in its number of pages (share it)
384 pages The Christmas Wedding Guest Susan Mallery 11/14/21

4. Virginia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).
It Happened One Summer Tessa Bailey 11/18/21

5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place.
Change of Fortune RaeAnne Thayne 11/13/21

6. Maryland
✱ Read a book with a tower on the cover.
The Pint of No Return Ellie Alexander 11/23/21

7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
Hometown Girl Again Kirsten Fullmer 11/22/21

8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND.
Nina Just Stop Me Rosalind James 11/12/21

9. New York
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER.
Starfish Pier Irene Hannon 11/28/21

10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.
The Willoughbys Lois Lowry 11/15/21

11. Massachusetts
✱ Read a book set in Massachusetts.
Nantucket Weddings Pamela M. Kelley 11/27/21

12. Vermont
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL.
The All You Can Dream Buffet Barbara O'Neal 11/16/21

13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in WHITE MOUNTAIN.
Golden Girl Elin Hilderbrand 11/24/21

14. Maine
✱ Read a book set in Maine
When You Kiss Me Bella Andre 11/7/21

15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read the last book in a series.
Happily This Christmas: A Novel Susan Mallery 11/17/21

[Jan, Moderator]

Welcome JoAnne!

[Denise]

I want to check I'm understanding this correctly:

"Read a book with 1, 9, 8 or 3 in its number of pages (share it) "

means any single one of those number right?

Denise

[Jan, Moderator]

Yep..only need one of them.

[Denise]

Thanks for clarifying!

[JoAnne]

FINISHED
Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 7, 2021 - November 28, 2021
Read: 15/15

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read the first book in a series
A Wedding in Apple Grove C.H. Admirand 11/11/21 (Sweet Small Town USA #1)

2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book set in North Carolina.
In Case You Didn't Know Samantha Chase 11/9/21

3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book with 1, 9, 8 or 3 in its number of pages (share it)
384 pages The Christmas Wedding Guest Susan Mallery 11/14/21

4. Virginia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).
It Happened One Summer Tessa Bailey 11/18/21

5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place.
Change of Fortune RaeAnne Thayne 11/13/21

6. Maryland
✱ Read a book with a tower on the cover.
The Pint of No Return Ellie Alexander 11/23/21

7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
Hometown Girl Again Kirsten Fullmer 11/22/21

8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND.
Nina Just Stop Me Rosalind James 11/12/21

9. New York
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER.
Starfish Pier Irene Hannon 11/28/21

10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.
The Willoughbys Lois Lowry 11/15/21

11. Massachusetts
✱ Read a book set in Massachusetts.
Nantucket Weddings Pamela M. Kelley 11/27/21

12. Vermont
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL.
The All You Can Dream Buffet Barbara O'Neal 11/16/21

13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in WHITE MOUNTAIN.
Golden Girl Elin Hilderbrand 11/24/21

14. Maine
✱ Read a book set in Maine
When You Kiss Me Bella Andre 11/7/21

15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read the last book in a series.
Happily This Christmas: A Novel Susan Mallery 11/17/21

[Jan, Moderator]

Way to go JoAnne!

[Kim]

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
15/15
Complete!

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read a book set in Georgia
Ring Shout. P. Djèlí Clark. 11.8.21

2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM.
One Two Three. Laurie Frankel. 11.2.21

3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book set in Tennessee
Rambler: A Leslie & Belinda Mystery. Linda S. Browning. 11.15.21

4. Virginia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum)..
The Henna Artist. Alka Joshi. 11.14.21

5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place
Dark in Death. J.D. Robb. 11.11.21

6. Maryland
✱ Read a book with a tower on the cover (post cover) (in the shield)
. Mercedes Lackey. 11.7.21

7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK (three words minimum).
The Road to Paradise. Karen Barnett. 11.10.21

8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND.
The Chosen. Chaim Potok. 11.18.21

9. New York
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER.
Noor. Nnedi Okorafor. 12.2.21

10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book set in Connecticut
Seeing Ghosts: A Memoir. Kat Chow. 12.6.21

11. Massachusetts
✱ Read a book where a character is an artist (tell us what kind) (painter)
The House by the Fjord. Rosalind Laker. 11.19.21

12. Vermont
✱ Read a book set in April
The Viscount Who Loved Me. Julia Quinn. 12.6.21

13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in WHITE MOUNTAIN.
A Streetcar Named Desire. Tennessee Williams. 11.11.21

14. Maine
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC. (Elizabeth Packard)
The Woman They Could Not Silence: One Woman, Her Incredible Fight for Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear. Kate Moore. 11.7.21

15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN.
Matrix. Lauren Groff. 11.12.21

[Jan, Moderator]

Yay Kim!! Great job :)

[Jan, Moderator]

Looks like I'm done with my journey!

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
15/15

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read the first book in a series: The Ninja Daughter | Tori Eldridge 11/10/21***


2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book set in North Carolin: The Devil's Deal | Donna Ball 11/19/21*****


3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book set in Tennessee: An Innocent Client | Scott Pratt 11/5/21**


4. Virginia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK: The Accidental Alchemist | Gigi Pandian11/9/21****


5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place: Thin Ice | Paige Shelton 11/3/21***


6. Maryland
✱ Read a book with a tower on the cover: The Glass Thief | Gigi Pandian 11/8/21****


7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book where a museum is mentioned (National Archaeology Museum in Naples): In the Shadow of Vesuvius | Tasha Alexander 11/7/21**


8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND (Sebastian): Why Mermaids Sing | C.S. Harris 11/15/21**


9. New York
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER: Earthly Delights | Kerry Greenwood 11/10/21*****


10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS: A Deadly Confession | Matthew Costello 11/20/21****


11. Massachusetts
✱ Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR homepage: The Little Café in Copenhagen | Julie Caplin 11/12/21***


12. Vermont
✱ Read a book set in Vermont: Lone Wolf | Sara Driscoll 11/1/2021***


13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book with snow on the cover: Abide With Me | Jane Willan 12/6/21**


14. Maine
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC (Nick): The Tesla Secret | Alex Lukeman 11/22/21**


15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN: Red Rain | Toby Neal 11/24/21**

[Book Concierge]

Update message # 13 - Challenge completed - 12Dec21


Iconic Trails: APPALACHIAN TRAIL
Begins: 01Nov21 / Ends: 31Jan22

15 / 15 completed


1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia) ✱ Read the first book in a series - Murder 101 ✔ – 24Nov21

2. North Carolina ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM - Nudge ✔ – 08Nov21

3. Tennessee ✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK - E O T N - Eye of the Needle ✔ – 12Nov21

4. Virginia ✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK- O L O P H - Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger ✔ – 04Nov21

5. West Virginia ✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place - Gorky Park ✔ – 25Nov21

6. Maryland ✱ Read a book tagged WAR or MILITARY in its GR homepage - The Winds of War ✔ – 28Nov21

7. Pennsylvania ✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK A A C - An Amish Christmas ✔ – 16Nov21

8. New Jersey ✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND - Simon - Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda ✔ – 18Nov21


9. New York ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER - How the Penguins Saved Veronica ✔ – 14Nov21

10. Connecticut ✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS - N M - Ngaio Marsh / The Nursing Home Murder ✔ – 12Dec21

11. Massachusetts ✱ Read a book where a character is an artist - Gabriel is a painter who specializes in fine-art restoration - The Kill Artist ✔ – 12Dec21

12. Vermont ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL - Interior Chinatown ✔ – 05Nov21

13. New Hampshire ✱ Snow on cover - ✔ – 06Dec21

14. Maine ✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC - BERNIE & CHET are mc's in A Fistful of Collars ✔ – 30Nov21

15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine) ✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN - Much Ado About You ✔ – 06Dec21

[Jan, Moderator]

Great challenge work BC!!

[Denise]

COMPLETE
Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
Four Months from Start November 1 -February 28 or is it 29, 2022

15/15

√1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)

✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in CHATTAHOOCHEE. MC= Anders Knutas Dark Angel by Mari Jungstadt 11.2.21

√2. North Carolina

✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM.
The Order by Daniel Silva 11.5.21

√3. Tennessee

✱ Read a book with 1, 9, 8 or 3 in its number of pages (share it) (three words minimum). American by Day by Derek B. Miller 11.11.21 344 pages

√4. Virginia

✱ Read a book with a wild animal on the cover (share the cover)
byDiane Ackerman11.11.21

√5. West Virginia

✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place - Several murders take place in Elly Griffith's The Janus Stone 11.14.21

√6. Maryland

✱ Read a book tagged WAR or MILITARY in its GR homepage.
War > World War II
Cultural > Germany
War
Military > Military History
History > European History
Berlin at War by Roger Moorhouse 12.14.21

√7. Pennsylvania

✱ Read a book where a museum is mentioned (share the name of the museum) Vancouver's Museum of Anthropology British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies by John Lee 12.19.21

√8. New Jersey

✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND. Main Character, Simon in The Benefit of Hindsight by Susan Hill 11.17.21

√9. New York

✱ Read a book where the MC takes a train . The Queen's Accomplice by Susan Elia MacNeal 11.25.21

√10. Connecticut

✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS. Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew Sullivan 11.19.21

√11. Massachussetts

✱ Read a book where a character is an artist (tell us what kind) A Suitable Boy vol. 2 by Vikram Seth 11.20.21 Amit is a poet

√12. Vermont

✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL.No More Dying Then by Ruth Rendell 11.27.21

√13. New Hampshire

✱ Read a book with snow on the cover (post cover) by Quentin Bates 11.23.21


√14. Maine

✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC. - Niles in The Winter Siege by Ariana Franklin 11.22.21

√15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read the last book in a series OR
✱ Read a book set in Canada OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN. The Train to Warsaw by Gwen Edelman 12.10.21

[Jan, Moderator]

Fantastic job Denise!!

[Denise]

thank you!

[Patrizia, Contributor]

Finished!

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022

1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
✱ Read the first book in a series AND
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in CHATTAHOOCHEE.
Orion- The Way of the Brave by Susan May Warren 3 November; 5☆


2. North Carolina
✱ Read a book set in North Carolina
The Killing Tide by Dani Pettrey 24 November; 4 1/2☆


3. Tennessee
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).
Indagine su un omicidio (=A Meditation on Murder) by Robert Thorogood 30 November; 4☆


4. Virginia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).
Death on the Prairie by Kathleen Ernst 19 November; 5☆


5. West Virginia
✱ Read a book in which a murder takes place AND
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in HARPER'S FERRY.
Frozen Souls by Rita Herron 25 December; 5☆


6. Maryland
✱ Read a book set in Maryland
Killer in the Carriage House by Sheila Connolly 22 December; 4☆


7. Pennsylvania
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK (three words minimum).
Ripped From the Pages by Kate Carlisle 13 November; 5☆


8. New Jersey
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in SUNFISH POND.
Sam- Obsession by Patricia Bradley 4 December; 5☆


9. New York
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER.
Hidden in Amish Country by Dana R. Lynn 10 November; 4 1/2☆


10. Connecticut
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.
Blizzard Showdown by Shirlee McCoy 8 December; 4 1/2☆


11. Massachusetts
✱ Read a book set in Massachusetts
Salem- Grave Errors by Carol J. Perry 8 November; 5☆


12. Vermont
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL.
Thread and Buried by Lea Wait 2 December; 4 1/2☆


13. New Hampshire
✱ Read a book with snow on the cover (post cover) AND
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in WHITE MOUNTAIN.
Angel's Rest by Emily March 15 November; 4☆


14. Maine
✱ Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC.
Katie and Brayden- Yukon Justice by Dana Mentink 6 November; 4 1/2☆


15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
✱ Read the last book in a series
Terror on Top by CeeCee James 9 November; 3 1/2☆

[Jan, Moderator]

Terrific job Patrizia!!

[Olivermagnus]

~~~ Complete ~~~

Iconic Trail: Appalachian Trail
November 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022

15 of 15 Complete

🏞 1. Start: Springer Mountain (Georgia)
Read the first book in a series
A High Mortality of Doves - Kate Ellis - 11/25/21 - #1 Inspector Albert Lincoln

🏞 2. North Carolina
Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FOUNTAIN DAM.
Fugitive Telemetry - Martha Wells - 11/3/21

🏞 3. Tennessee
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).
A Pint of Murder - Alisa Craig - 11/30/21 - APOM

🏞 4. Virginia
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum)..
Never Say Duke - Erica Ridley - 12/28/21 - NSD

🏞 5. West Virginia
Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in HARPER'S FERRY.
Undetected - Anna Hackett - 11/13/21 - HA

🏞 6. Maryland
Read a book tagged WAR or MILITARY in its GR homepage.
In Pale Battalions - Robert Goddard - 11/24/21

🏞 7. Pennsylvania
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK (three words minimum).
I Know a Secret - Tess Gerritsen - 11/15/21 - IKAS

🏞 8. New Jersey
Read a book set in New Jersey
Girl Waits with Gun - Amy Stewart - 11/10/21

🏞 9. New York
Read a book whose title starts with a letter in HUDSON RIVER.
Her Last Goodbye - Melinda Leigh - 11/2/21

🏞 10. Connecticut
Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in CATSKILL MOUNTAINS.
Migrations - Charlotte McConaghy - 11/7/21 - CM

🏞 11. Massachusetts
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR homepage.
The Floating Girl - Sujata Massey - 11/27/21

🏞 12. Vermont
Read a book whose title starts with a letter in LONG TRAIL.
Local Woman Missing - Mary Kubica - 11/16/21

🏞 13. New Hampshire
Read a book with snow on the cover (post cover)
Sleigh Bells Ring - RaeAnne Thayne - 12/14/21



🏞 14. Maine
Read a book where the first name of MC starts with a letter in KENNEBEC.
The Hygge Holiday - Rosie Blake - 12/22/21 - MC is Clara

🏞 15. Finish: Mount Katahdin (Maine)
Read a book whose title starts with a letter in MOUNT KATAHDIN.
Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off - Darci Hannah - 12/24/21

[Jan, Moderator]

Nice challenge work Lynda!