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message 51: by Ana (new)

Ana | 345 comments Update to message #16 - 2/5


message 52: by Rachael (new)

Rachael (allons-y-bookworm) | 4767 comments Updated message 13: 1/4


message 53: by Kelly (new)

Kelly | 725 comments Update message 25
1/5
. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
20. Set in Canada.
The Nature of the Beast


message 54: by Ana (new)

Ana | 345 comments Update to message #16 - 3/5


message 55: by L Y N N (new)

L Y N N (book_music_lvr) Update to posting #41:
10/10 as of April 17!
Goal raised to 12
10/12 as of April 17!


message 56: by Emma (new)

Emma | 199 comments Update to message #8

11/22


christene_littlelibrary (cpaulanavarro) | 439 comments Update msg #24

Progress: 5/10

6. With missing people as its main theme. Say You're Sorry
***Missing ppl: Tessa and Jackie***

10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America. The Awakening
***It involves starts and Zodiac signs***

14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail Legendborn
***Excalibur Sword***


message 58: by Amy (new)

Amy Ingalls | 3804 comments Updated message 21-- 5/12


message 59: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Update to message #6

PROGRESS: 2/20

❎8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry Silas Marner (near a quarry)


message 60: by Debra Diggs (new)

Debra Diggs | 502 comments Update to message 5: 4/11


message 61: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Update to message #6

PROGRESS: 3/20

❎9. Involving an ancient culture Death Comes as the End (Egypt)


message 62: by Amy (new)

Amy Ingalls | 3804 comments Updated message 21-- 6/12


message 63: by Amy (new)

Amy Ingalls | 3804 comments Updated message 21-- 7/12
A woman in a typically male career-- Look Alive Twenty-Five (bounty hunter)


message 64: by Rachael (new)

Rachael (allons-y-bookworm) | 4767 comments Updated message 13: 2/4


message 65: by Brittany (new)

Brittany | 804 comments Updated to here and remembered to update my own too!

Everybody is doing great. Any stand out books so far?


message 66: by Robynne (last edited Apr 25, 2022 11:46AM) (new)

Robynne Lozier | 344 comments I know I am starting late but I would like to read 3 books for this quarter please. Thanks.

A - Unknown Killer - JonBenet Ramsey - perfect murder, perfect town - boulder colorado

F - Atlantis Lost - J Robert Kennedy. (James Acton series)

G - Search - Novel - author - Reeves-Stevens - this is about a search for an artifact


message 67: by Allie (last edited Apr 26, 2022 04:15PM) (new)

Allie | 1128 comments Update to Message #4
Progress 8/11

E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
9. Involving an ancient culture. Bird in a Snare
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America. Bewilderment

K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions. The Once and Future Witches


christene_littlelibrary (cpaulanavarro) | 439 comments Update msg #24
Progress: 7/10

F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
11. Set in a location in or on water.
Best You
**beach and mermaid**

J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
19. About pirates or involving a curse.
Burn Down, Rise Up
**the cursed of the bronx**


message 69: by Ashleigh (new)

Ashleigh Motbey (ashybear02) | 1686 comments Update to #15

2/6

Involving an ancient culture

Circe


message 70: by Emma (new)

Emma | 199 comments Update to message 8

15/22


message 71: by oshizu (new)

oshizu | 5762 comments Update to msg #17
Please increase my goal from 12 to 16.

Progress: 11/16
Thank you, Brittany!


message 72: by Kristina (new)

Kristina | 638 comments Update to message 40 : 7/11


message 73: by TerryJane, Challenges (new)

TerryJane | 4055 comments Update to Message #12: 10/22

Thanks, Brittany!


message 74: by Debra Diggs (new)

Debra Diggs | 502 comments Update to message 5: 6/11


message 75: by Mie (last edited Apr 30, 2022 11:51AM) (new)

Mie | 2165 comments Update msg 7: 9/8 - COMPLETE ✔️

Thanks for leading, Brittany - it’s a great challenge and I’ll keep reading for it, but I won’t commit to a higher goal this quarter 👍


message 76: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Update to message #6

PROGRESS: 4/20

❎18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods Breadfruit (Tahiti)


message 77: by Alison (new)

Alison | 1082 comments update to message #22

7/12 books read

Jack the Ripper
√ 1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place - The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter
√ 2. Featuring an unknown killer - Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens

The Shroud of Turin
√ 3. Involving religion - Angels & Demons

Atlantis
√ 12. Featuring a mythical element - Gods of Jade and Shadow

King Arthur
√ 13. Set in medieval times - One Corpse Too Many

Salem Witch Trials
√ 22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination - The Grace Year


message 78: by Allie (new)

Allie | 1128 comments Update to Message #4

Progress 9/11

A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place. The House of Silk


message 79: by Emily (new)

Emily (egm926) | 739 comments Update to message #14
Progress 1/8
I read Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter for #17 - a protagonist that travels somewhere


message 80: by Allie (new)

Allie | 1128 comments Update to Message #4
Progress 10/11
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51. Hold Your Breath, China


message 81: by Ana (new)

Ana | 345 comments Update to message #16- 4/5


message 82: by Kelly (new)

Kelly | 725 comments Update message 25
2/5
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
11. Set in a location in or on water.
Death on the Nile


message 83: by Allie (new)

Allie | 1128 comments Update to Message #4
Update to a goal of 15 books
Progress 11/15

C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career.
The Diamond Eye


message 84: by Sunny (new)

Sunny | 2311 comments Updated Msg #10

📕J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
20. Set in Canada. A Rule Against Murder

Progress: 2/3

Thanks Brittany! =)


message 85: by Brittany (new)

Brittany | 804 comments Updated to here.

Remembered to update mine as well sitting at 6/10 so far.

Congrats to Mie on solving all the mysteries they were searching for!

Any stand out books so far everyone?


message 86: by Brittany (new)

Brittany | 804 comments oshizu wrote: "Update to msg #17
Please increase my goal from 12 to 16.

Progress: 11/16
Thank you, Brittany!"


How did you like A Gilded Cage? It sounds like a fun read.


message 87: by Brittany (new)

Brittany | 804 comments I enjoy a good Victorian Era book, anyone have any excellent recommendations?


message 88: by Ashleigh (new)

Ashleigh Motbey (ashybear02) | 1686 comments Update to #15

3/6

Featuring an unknown killer - In My Dreams I Hold a Knife


message 89: by Ariail (new)

Ariail Heath (whatagingerreads) | 162 comments Update to original message #43, 13/22 complete!

A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place.
2. Featuring an unknown killer. Greenwich Park

B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
3. Involving religion.
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center.

C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career.
6. With missing people as its main theme. The Last Thing He Told Me

D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid. Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry.

E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
9. Involving an ancient culture. Girl in Ice
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America. Piranesi

F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
11. Set in a location in or on water. The Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk
12. Featuring a mythical element.

G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
13. Set in medieval times.
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail. The Clue of the Leaning Chimney

H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51. The Wicked Redhead

I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation. Eat, Pray, #FML
18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods.

J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
19. About pirates or involving a curse. The Gilded Ones
20. Set in Canada. Weather Girl

K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions. Call Me Zelda
22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination. The Woman in the Library


message 90: by Alison (new)

Alison | 1082 comments update to message #22

9/12 books read

The Shroud of Turin
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center - Monk's Hood

Moai Statues on Easter Island
17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation - Greenwood


message 91: by oshizu (last edited May 14, 2022 09:52AM) (new)

oshizu | 5762 comments Updated msg #17
Brittany, please raise my goal to 20 books. Thank you!

Sadly, I have been busy and distracted, and I no longer remember which prompts I've completed since my last update so I'll simply post my entire challenge. Sorry!
(The cactus icon marks incomplete prompts, Brittany, so i haven't read The Gilded Cage yet.)

Progress: 16/20

A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
✔️1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place. Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens
✔️2. Featuring an unknown killer. Case Histories

B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
✔️3. Involving religion. Midnight at Malabar House
✔️4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center (Vatican). The Swerve: How the World Became Modern

C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
✔️5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career. The Fated Sky
✔️6. With missing people as its main theme. Aunty Lee's Deadly Specials

D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
🌵7. Featuring a character who is a Druid. A Gilded Cage
✔️8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry. When No One Is Watching

E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
✔️9. Involving an ancient culture. Dragon Haven
🌵10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America. The Price of Paradise

F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
✔️11. Set in a location in or on water (beach). The Long Call
🌵12. Featuring a mythical element. The Deep

G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
🌵13. Set in medieval times. The Rose Rent
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail.

H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
✔️16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51. Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty

I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
✔️17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation. Flights
✔️18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods.
Jade Legacy (jade smuggling)

J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
✔️19. About pirates or involving a curse. Proven Guilty
✔️20. Set in Canada. The Brutal Telling

K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
✔️21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions. Outlander
✔️22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination. Attorney-Client Privilege


message 92: by Allie (new)

Allie | 1128 comments Update to Message #4
Progress 12/15

20. Set in Canada.
Sea of Tranquility


message 93: by TerryJane, Challenges (new)

TerryJane | 4055 comments Update to Message #12: 19/22

Thank you, Brittany!


message 94: by Emily (new)

Emily (egm926) | 739 comments Update to message #14
Progress 2/8
I read We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson for #22 - a character who is wrongly accused


message 95: by christene_littlelibrary (last edited May 15, 2022 06:48PM) (new)

christene_littlelibrary (cpaulanavarro) | 439 comments Update msg 24
Progress: 9/10

Read a book:
5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career. My Mechanical Romance
***Mechanical Engineer***
Read a book:
19. About pirates or involving a curse. The Never King
***Peter Pan and Pirates***


message 96: by Rachael (new)

Rachael (allons-y-bookworm) | 4767 comments Updated message 13: 4/4. Challenge completed. Thanks


message 97: by Thieryn (new)

Thieryn | 133 comments 9 out of 9 on msg 11 and I am Le Done!!


message 98: by Robynne (new)

Robynne Lozier | 344 comments Original Msg 66 - update - 1/3

I have read and posted F - Atlantis Lost

Atlantis Lost (James Acton Thrillers, #21) by J. Robert Kennedy

Thanks.


message 99: by Emma (new)

Emma | 199 comments Update to message 8

21/22


message 100: by Allie (new)

Allie | 1128 comments Update to Message #4
Progress 13/15
B. The Shroud of Turin:
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center.
Rock Paper Scissors


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