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Jenne, if you don't mind, I'll use you as my first TCF member focus.
February 26, 2015 - February 25, 2016
March - Jenne from Texas
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April - Rachel from southern California, USA
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May - LaurLa from Brownsburg, Indiana, USA
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June - Ora from Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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July - Leslie from Arizona, USA
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August - Rosa from Austria (this challenge is her idea)
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September - Fictionry from Athens, Greece
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October - Petra from the Czech Republic
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November - Allison Ann from Canada
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December - Mave from Italy
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January - Anita from Denmark
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February - Paris from Issaquah, Washington, USA
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I'll give this a try.Duration: 1 March 2015 - 28 February 2016
5/5 READ
Curtis - Seattle, WA (USA) Ryde the Lightning 5/5 ★★
1. Set in Washington
2. The Great Blue Heron as the official City Bird. Read a with a Blue Cover. Breathe 5/12 ★★★★★
3. The City of Flowers. Read a cover with a Flower on it. A Rose is a Rose 4/9 ★★★★
4. Set in USA- Under My Skin 4/11 ★★★
5. Washington is a leading lumber producer. Read a book about a Lumberjack or jobs involving around lumber. Rock Solid 4/30 ★★★★1/2
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Texas is awesome!"
My grandfather was born in Texas. Can I claim to be little bit Texan?
I'm going to try for this one too:March - Cait S: New York
1. Read a book set in New York
✔Ghost Story By Peter Straub - 31.3.15 ★★★★
2. A third of the battles of the War of Independence were fought there: Read a book set in the 1700s
3. NYC is the largest port of entry for immigration: Read a book set in a country other than your own
✔All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr - 13.3.15 ★★★★★
4. Cold Winters and Hot Summers: Read a book with either a yellow or a blue cover
✔Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese - 14.3.15 ★★★★★
5. New York has two major league baseball teams: Read a book about baseball
✔The Natural by Bernard Malamud - 24.3.15 ★★★
April - Lisa Kay: California
1. Read a book set in California
✔The Black Dahlia by James Ellroy - 2.4.15 ★★★★★
2. It is the most populated US State: Read a books with more than 500 pages
✔Lirael by Garth Nix - 1.5.15 ★★★★★
3. It sees numerous earthquakes, being on the Ring of Fire: Read a book where a natural disaster is important to the story
4. California was first joined with the East in 1859 with the completion of the Transcontinental Railway: Read a book with a train on the cover
5. California has a very large wine industry: Read a book with wine on the cover or as central to the story.
May - Rosina: Canada
Rosina ~ Canada:
1. Read a book set in Canada
✔Bitten by Kelley Armstrong - 31.5.15 ★★★★
2. Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world: Read a 2nd in a series
✔The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater - 10.5.15 ★★★★★
3. Flag has a Maple Leaf: Read a book with a tree on the cover
4. Languages spoken in Canada are English and French: Read a book originally written in French
✔Tartuffe by Molière - 6.5.15 ★★★★
5. Canada has bitterly cold winters: Read a book set in a cold climate
June - Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel-Texas
1. Read a book set in Texas
✔No Country For Old Men by Cormac McCarthy - 4.6.15 ★★★★
2. It shares a border with Mexico: Read a book by a Mexican author
3. Texas was briefly a Republic: Read a book set in a country which is a republic
✔Roses Are Red by James Patterson - 5.6.15 ★★★ (USA)
4. There is a lot of oil in Texas: Read a book with a title starting with a letter in OIL
5. Texas is associated with the image of a cowboy: Read a book with Western as a main page genre
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5 Facts About Your Country - Yearly EditionDuration: March 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016
Read: 60/60
March: Trea-Ohio
1. Location: Read a book set in Ohio: Love Finds You in Revenge, Ohio by Lisa Harris-3/24/15
2. Invention (Airplane): Read a book where the characters take a trip by airplane: Love at First Flight by Marie Force-3/9/15
3. Notable First: The first full time automobile service station was opened in 1899 in Ohio: Read a book featuring a Mechanic: Slow Ride by Kat Morrisey-3/1/15
4. Notable First: The first ambulance service was established in Cincinnati in 1865: Read a Medical Romance: Masquerade by Nicole Flockton-3/19/15
5. Tourist Attractions: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Read a Rock n Roll Romance: Take Me to Paradise by Olivia Cunning-3/2/15
April: Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel-Texas
1. Location: Read a book set in Texas: Love Finds You in Groom, Texas by Janice Hanna-4/12/15
2. Notable First: The first word spoken from the moon on July 20, 1969 was Houston: Read a book set in space: Taken by the Storm by Cindi Friberg-4/7/15
3. Interesting Fact: Texas is home to Dell and Compaq computers and central Texas is often referred to as the Silicon Valley of the south: Read a Geeky Romance: The Seduction Hypothesis by Delphine Dryden-4/13/15
4. Tourist Attraction: The Hertzberg Circus Museum: Read a book featuring or set in a circus: Girl on a Wire by Gwenda Bond-4/19/15
5. Interesting Fact: More land is farmed in Texas than in any other state: Read a book featuring farming: Raspberries and Vinegar by Valerie Comer-4/10/15
May: Lisa Kay-California
1. Location: Read a book set in California: Love Finds You in Calico, California by Elizabeth Ludwig-5/22/15
2. Interesting Fact: More turkeys are raised in California than in any other state in the United States: Read a book set at Thanksgiving: Love And All The Trimmings by Barbara McMahon-5/10/15
3. Notable Firsts: The first motion picture theater opened in Los Angeles on April 2, 1902: Read a book where a main character is an actor or actress or has something to do with Hollywood: A Humble Heart by R.L. Mathewson-5/3/15
4. Interesting Fact: California produces more than 17 million gallons of wine each year: Read a book that has something to do with Wine: A Rare Vintage by Delancey Stewart-5/9/15
5. State Icons: The California poppy is the official state flower. The California grizzly bear (Ursus californicus) is the official state animal: Read a book dealing with Poppies or bears: Laid Bear 2: The Kodiak Clan by Marina Maddix-5/6/15
June: NancyHelen-Australia
1. Location: Read a book set in Australia: One Little White Lie by Loretta Hill-6/17/15
2. Interesting Fact: Australia is the world's 6th largest country by area: Read the 6th book in a series: By a Thread by Jennifer Estep-6/18/15
3. Interesting Fact: Australia hosted the 1956 (Melbourne) and 2000 (Sydney) Summer Olympics: Read any summer sport romance novel: Player's Ultimatum by Koko Brown-6/24/15
4. Interesting Fact: The world's largest reef system, the Great Barrier Reef, is found off the north-eastern coast of Australia: Read a book where one of the main characters is a marine biologist: Marine Biology by Gail Carriger-6/1/15
5. Interesting fact: Due to its large size and isolation from the rest of the world, Australia is sometimes known as the ‘island continent’: Read a book on an island: Wicked Games by Jessica Clare and Jill Myles-6/20/15
July: Jonquil-Tennessee
1. Location: Read a book set in Tennessee: Love Finds You in Camelot Tennessee by Janice Hanna-7/12/15
2. Interesting Fact: There were more National Guard soldiers deployed from the state for the Gulf War effort than any other state: Read a Military Romance: Hell for Leather by Julie Ann Walker-7/14/15
3. Tourist Attraction: A replica of The Parthenon, stands in Nashville's Centennial Park: Read a Greek Romance or a Greek Mythology inspired book: The Greeks of Beaubien Street by Suzanne Jenkins-7/10/15
4. Interesting Fact: Bristol is known as the Birthplace of Country Music: Read a book about Country Music: Nashville Sweetheart by Rachel Hauck-7/20/15
5. Interesting Fact: When Tennessee became a state in 1796, the total population was 77,000: Read the 7th book in a series: Widow’s Web by Jennifer Estep-7/15/15
August: Nichole-Oklahoma
1. Location: Read a book set in Oklahoma: Love Finds You in Daisy, Oklahoma by Janice Hanna-8/20/15
2. Interesting Fact: Boise City, Oklahoma was the only city in the United States to be bombed during World War II.: Read a book set during World War II: Sentimental Journey by Barbara Bretton-8/21/15
3. State Motto: Labor Omnia Vincit {Labor Conquers All Things}: Read a book where one of the characters is a hard worker or works in a blue collar type of job: Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey-8/4/15
4. Invention (Electric Guitar): Read a Musician Romance: Play by Kylie Scott-8/18/15
5. Tourist Attraction: National Lighter Museum: Read a book with a firefighter main character or a book where a fire is involved: Fire at Twilight by Lila Ashe-8/21/15
September: Paris-Washington
1. Location: Read a book set in Washington: Love Finds You in Victory Heights, Washington by Tricia Goyer-9/18/15
2. Tourist Attraction: Home of Amazon.com: Read a book purchased on Amazon.com: Bringing Home the Bad Boy by Jessica Lemmon-9/15/15
3. Tourist Attraction: Home of Microsoft Corporation: Read a book with a wealthy main character or a main character that is into computers: At Any Price by Brenna Aubrey-9/16/15
4. Interesting Fact: The percentage of non-religious people in Washington is the highest of any state, and church membership is among the lowest of all states.: Read an Inspirational Romance: Simply Sara by Hillary Manton Lodge-9/16/15
5. Interesting Fact: Popular games Pictionary, Pickle-ball, and Cranium were all invented in Washington.: Read a book where a character likes Gaming: Geek God by Victoria Barbour-9/8/15
October: Turtlecollector-Oregon
1. Location: Read a book set in Oregon: Love Finds You in Pendleton, Oregon by Melody Carlson-10/17/15
2. Interesting Fact: Oregon has more ghost towns than any other state.: Read a book where ghosts feature prominently: Slow Dance in Purgatory by Amy Harmon-10/11/15
3. Tourist Attraction: Heceta Head Lighthouse: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover: Beacon Of Love by Darlene Franklin-10/4/15
4. Tourist Attraction: The Carousel Museum: Read a book that has something to do with carousels: The Scot, the Witch and the Wardrobe by Annette Blair-10/10/15
5. Location: Oregon's capitol building is located in Salem. Earlier capitals include the cities of Oregon City and Corvallis.: Read a book set in a city named Salem: My Favorite Witch by Annette Blair-10/2/15
November: Angie ~aka Reading Machine~-Pennsylvania
1. Location and Interesting Fact: Pennsylvania has the highest concentration of Amish in the U.S.: Read a book set in Pennsylvania that is also an Amish Romance: Love Finds You in Paradise, Pennsylvania by Loree Lough-11/22/15
2. Interesting Fact: Nazareth is the home of Martin guitars.: Read a book set in Nazareth, Pennsylvania: Love Finds You in Nazareth, Pennsylvania by Melanie Dobson-11/20/15
3. Notable First: The first daily newspaper was published in Philadelphia on Sept. 21, 1784.: Read a book that has a character that works at a Newspaper: Seduction Game by Pamela Clare-11/19/15
4. Notable Firsts: KDKA radio in Pittsburgh produced the first commercial radio broadcast.: Read a book where one of the characters is a musician or has a song on the radio: Lead by Kylie Scott-11/10/15
5. Notable Firsts: Vowing not to lose another patient to pneumonia, Dr. George Holtzapple successfully created the first application of oxygen, thus saving his patient's life and winning international fame through his discovery.: Read a Medical Romance: Playing Doctor by Jan Meredith-11/8/15
December: Sue-Colorado
1. Location: Read a book set in Colorado: Love Finds You in Romeo, Colorado by Gwen Ford Faulkenberry-12/3/15
2. Interesting Fact: Colorado is the only state in history, to turn down the Olympics.: Read a Sports Romance: Blitzing Emily by Julie Brannagh-12/27/15
3. Tourist Attraction: The United States Air Force Academy is located in Colorado Springs.: Read a book where a character is in the Air Force: True Valor by Dee Henderson-12/22/15
4. Interesting Fact: Colorado means “colored red” and is known as the “Centennial State.”: Read a book with a red cover or a book set at the turn of the Century: Wicked Ties by Shayla Black-12/24/15
5. Interesting Fact: The United States federal government owns more than 1/3 of the land in Colorado.: Read a book where a character works for the U. S. Government: Fatal Consequences by Marie Force-12/10/15
January: Sandy-Minnesota
1. Location: Read a book set in Minnesota: Love Finds You in Frost, Minnesota by Judy Baer-1/18/16
2. Notable First: Minnesotan baseball commentator Halsey Hal was the first to say 'Holy Cow' during a baseball broadcast.: Read a book centered around baseball: Love Bats Last by Pamela Aares-1/23/16
3. Tourist Attraction: The Bergquist Cabin: Read a book where characters live in a cabin: Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis-1/25/16
4. Invention: The stapler was invented in Spring Valley.: Read a book where a character has an office profession: Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye-1/11/16
5. Interesting Fact: Minnesota's waters flow outward in three directions: north to Hudson Bay in Canada, east to the Atlantic Ocean, and south to the Gulf of Mexico.: Read the third book in a series: Immortal in Death by J. D. Robb-1/4/16
February: Julia-Missouri
1. Location: Read a book set in Missouri: Love Finds You in Branson, Missouri by Gwen Ford Faulkenberry-2/24/16
2. Invention: Iced Tea was invented at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904 by Richard Blechyden.: Read a book set at the World's Fair: Fair Play by Deeanne Gist-2/25/16
3. State Icons: State bird--native Bluebird: Read a book with a blue cover: Her Forbidden Hero by Laura Kaye-2/18/16
4. State Icons: State insect--honey bee: Read a book with a yellow cover or flowers on the cover: The Bad Boy CEO by Sugar Jamison-2/6/16
5. Interesting Fact: Jefferson City, Missouri, the state's capital, was named for Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States.: Read the third book in a series: When Love Happens by Darcy Burke-2/26/16
March: Paris ~ Washington State:1. On the Pacific Coast Reckoning Ocean on the cover ★★★★
2. The Evergreen State The Darkest Passion Green Cover ★★★
3. Home of Amazon.com Dirty Deeds Amazon purchase ★★★★★
4. Washington Author Darkest Before Dawn ★★★★
5. Home of lots of famous murderers Maplecroft about famous murderer Lizzie Borden ★★★★
April: Nay Nay & Rosina ~ Canada:
1. Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world ~ read a 2nd in a series Fashionably Dead Down Under ★★★★
2. Freezing cold winters ~ MC is an ice fae Untouchable ★★★★
3. Canada's moto, From sea to sea ~ book set by the sea Immortal Rider ★★★★
4. 3 Territories ~ Read a 3rd in a series Elven Blood
5. Red & White Flag ~ Book with a red & white cover Maggie Get Your Gun ★★★★
May: Berit & Mandy California:
1.End of Days Set in California ★★★★★
2.Under the Final Moon Set in California ★★★★
3.Hell on Heels California Gold Rush, gold color cover ★★★
4.Matched Ranked 1st in population, first in a series ★★★★
5.A Touch of Greek Author from California ★★★★
June: Shy North Carolina
1. Touch of Frost Set in NC ★★★★
2. Rogue Rider 9th most populous state, #9 in a series ★★★★★
3. Snow: A Retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Wright Brothers, character invents things ★★★
4. Trick of the Light 1st colony established, 1st in a series ★★★★
5. Reaver Red, White, & Blue state flag, red, white, blue on cover
★★★★
July: Lanelle & Penni Arizona
1. Knight of Light Copper ~ Copper colored cover ★★★
2. Of Blood and Passion Rattlesnakes ~ MC is nicknamed the snake ★★★★
3. Cold Burn of Magic Right to Work State ~ MC gets a job ★★★★
4. Spider's Trap Palo Verde ~ Green and yellow cover ★★★★
5. Blood and Snow Book 1 Never changes time at daylight savings ~ MC is frozen in time (age wise) ★★★★
Jenne, so smart with the Amazon.com one for Washington. Duh. lol I should have thought of that for the mini version of this.
Lol I actually didn't know that until I googled Washington looking for ideas.
Five Facts Year Long Challenge
Duration: 3/1/15-2/28/16
Completed: 12/12
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February: Jonquil - Tennessee
1. The flag has 3 stars on it (read book 3 in a series): Fade Into You by Tracy Wolff (Shaken Dirty) - ♥♥♥♥ - 2/14/16
2. The purple passionflower is the state wildflower and the Iris is the state cultivated flower (read a book with a purple cover): Love Me by Diane Alberts (Take a Chance) - ♥♥♥ - 2/6/16
3. Jack Daniels is a world famous Tennessee Whiskey (read a book where someone drinks Jack): Heart Recaptured by Tillie Cole (Hades Hangmen) - ♥♥♥ - 2/15/16
4. Bristol is known as the Birthplace of Country Music (read a book with a country music star): Taming the Country Star by Margo Bond Collins (Hometown Heroes) - ♥♥♥ - 2/24/16
5. Known as the Volunteer State (read a book where someone volunteers for something): Accidentally in Love with the Biker by Teri Anne Stanley - ♥♥♥♥ - 2/16/16 – Quinn volunteers to be Kellie’s fake boyfriend for the weekend.
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I'm not sure I'll be able to read each month 5 books for a country/state but I give it still a try :-) I don't plan my books too far in advance. I decided to fill in the month one or two months in advance. For now I just listed some of the countries/states I would love to 'visit' at the end of this message. Since there are more than 12 I'm not sure yet if I'll decide on 12 or just continue until I'm done with them all - though now I'm not so happy I deleted some before I came up with this idea.Five Facts Year Long Challenge
Duration: 7/1/17-6/30/18
Completed: 0/12
Read: 0/60 books
July: Sophie from England
LIzzy & Jane - a Jane Austen retelling
Precious: set in UK (Scottland)
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My ideas:
Myriam from Canada / ❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Sherlock Holmesღ♥ღ from Australia / Jackie from New York / Meira (readingbooksinisrael) from Israel / Ayana from the Caribbean / Kali (Jenni) from Louisiana / Alana ~ The Book Pimp from Texas / Jack from Ireland / Sagal (orginally) from Africa / Elease from D.C. / Nikita from New Zealand / Shannon from California / Mhae from Asia / Fictionry (Pam) from Greece / Megan (bookslayerReads) from Kentucky
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Welcome to 5 Facts Yearly Challenge
The How To's:
Each month pick a different TCF member's home state/country
You'll read 5 books that pertain to the member's state/country
For example one month you choose a member that lives in England. You could read a book set in England, a book with an English character, a book set in England, a book with a queen or king on the cover, etc.
Be creative and feel free to think outside the box!
If you need ideas for member's locations the Introduction thread is a good source or you can always click on our members tab to view profiles.
Duration:
1 year from sign up with a different location each month
Be sure to check out this challenge's sister challenge 5 Facts About Your Country in the Mini Challenge Folder
Good Luck & Happy Reading!