Niagara Falls

[Jan, Moderator]

Welcome to the challenge Kim!

[ChrisGA]

finished
Landmarks of the World - Niagara Falls
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024



❎1. Location
*Read a book where a honeymoon happens Top O' the Mournin'Maddy Hunter 8/1/24

❎2. Three Waterfalls
*Read a series book #3. A Vow of SanctityVeronica Black6/21/24

❎3. Hydropower
*Read a book with a 2 AND 5 in the total page count (share page count). 352 pp. What the Bishop SawVannetta Chapman7/10/24

❎4. Park Management
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARK (ignore A, An or The) Apple Pie and ArsenicC.A. Phipps6/12/24

❎5. Crazy Stunts
*Read a book where the MC does something dangerous (briefly share what).(view spoiler)[ Excavating old gold mine. (hide spoiler)]. QuicksilverToni Dwiggins6/26/24

❎6. Hurricane Deck
*Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in HURRICANE DECK. Birder, She WroteDonna Andrews6/15/24

❎7. Other Experiences
*Read a book from your favorite genre (share genre). Cozy mystery. Mystery Repeats ItselfCordelia Rook 6/14/24

❎8. Erosion
*Read a book with a one word title (all words count) SleeperT.J. Hawkins6/8/24

[Jan, Moderator]

Terrific job Chris!

[Olivermagnus]

~~~ Complete ~~~

Landmarks of the World - Niagara Falls
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

8 of 8 Complete

🐦 1. Location
Read a book set in Ontario, Canada or in the state of New York (tell us where).
Dark Lover - J.R. Ward - 7/24/24 - set in Caldwell, N Y

🐦 2. Three Waterfalls
Read a series book #3.
Bitter Rain - Shannon Baker - 7/30/24 - #3 Kate Fox

🐦 3. Hydropower
Read a book with a 2 AND 5 in the total page count (share page count).
Wild Man - Kristen Ashley - 8/12/24 - 528 pages

🐦 4. Park Management
Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARK (ignore A, An or The).
Peace Like a River - Leif Enger - 7/15/24

🐦 5. Crazy Stunts
Read a book with an MC who is over 60 years old.
Disco for the Departed - Colin Cotterill - 7/28/24

🐦 6. Hurricane Deck
Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in HURRICANE DECK.
Blue Dahlia - Nora Roberts - 7/25/24 - NR

🐦 7. Other Experiences
Read a book from your favorite genre (share genre).
The English Assassin - Daniel Silva - 7/10/24 - Espionage

🐦 8. Erosion
Read a book with a one word title (all words count).
Alex - Pierre Lemaitre - 8/7/24

[Jan, Moderator]

Well done Lynda!

[Trish]

Finished!

3m from 1 June
8/8

1. Location
*Read a book set in Ontario, Canada or in the state of New York (tell us where).

French Pressed, Cleo Coyle - 16/08/24
Set in New York City (the Village Blend is in the Greenwich West Village, and the MC visits a couple of the other boroughs, but doesn’t leave the city).

2. Three Waterfalls
*Read a series book #3.

Premeditated Peppermint, Amanda Flower – 26/07/24
An Amish Candy Shop Mystery #3
Series info: https://www.goodreads.com/series/1947...

3. Hydropower
*Read a book with a 2 AND 5 in the total page count (share page count).

The Death I Gave Him, Em X. Liu - 16/07/24
Page count: 352pg

4. Park Management
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARK (ignore A, An or The) .

Rose/House, Arkady Martine - 08/06/24
Starts with a letter in paRk

5. Crazy Stunts
*Read a book where the MC does something dangerous (briefly share what).

By The Book, Liz Hedgecock – 18/06/24
Jemma, the MC, ends up in a literal battle of wills (telepathy) against the main villain.

6. Hurricane Deck
*Read a book with a wooden structure on the cover (post cover)

I wasn't sure how substantial the structure needed to be.
Option 1: Game of Scones, Kim M. Watt - 07/06/24

There’s what looks like a wooden barn bottom left and a wooden fence bottom right.

Failing that: Finding Destiny, Kathi Daley - 18/06/24

There's some kind of wooden shed with a tin roof in the trees in the middle right. The amazon record is slightly larger, so the wood is clearer: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Finding-Dest...

7. Other Experiences
*Read a "popular" book (one that everyone is talking about) or read a book from your favorite genre (share genre).

Translation State, Ann Leckie – 24/06/24
One of this year’s Hugo best novel nominees. Popular enough to have 10,241 ratings as of 24/06/24 (11,463 on 17/08/24). Plus, Science Fiction is one of my favourite genres.

8. Erosion
*Read a book with a one word title.

Thornhedge, T. Kingfisher – 12/06/24
One-word title

[Jan, Moderator]

Nicely done Trish!

[Trish]

Cheers. Looking forward to what you come up with for September!

[JoAnne]

FINISHED
Landmarks of the World - Niagara Falls
June 1, 2024 - August 26, 2024
Read: 8/8

1. Location
*Read a book set in the state of New York.
Crescent Cove, NY Baby Daddy Wanted Taryn Quinn 8/26/24

2. Three Waterfalls
*Read a series book #3.
The Restaurant on Plum Island Amy Rafferty 6/3/24 (Cobble Beach #3)

3. Hydropower
*Read a book with a 2 AND 5 in the total page count (share page count).
252 pages Sunshine Cottage Barbara Cool Lee 6/10/24

4. Park Management
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARK.
Riverstone Cottage Barbara Cool Lee 6/11/24

5. Crazy Stunts
*Read a book where the MC does something dangerous.
Sam is a cop and does dangerous stuff all the time. Fatal Justice Marie Force 6/14/24

6. Hurricane Deck
*Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in HURRICANE DECK.
Avenging Angel Kristen Ashley 6/30/24

7. Other Experiences
*Read a book from your favorite genre.
Romance Dinner at The Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 6/17/24

8. Erosion
*Read a book with the word EROSION found in its text (share text).
Swan Song Elin Hilderbrand 6/22/24 Chapt 2 “But isn’t that the house with issues? The erosion problem? Climate change…”

[Jan, Moderator]

Way to go JoAnne!

[Jonquil]

Landmarks of the World - Niagara Falls
June 1 - August 31, 2024

8/8 DONE

1. Location
* set in New York Betrayal in Death J.D. Robb 8/3
2. Three Waterfalls
* series book #3 (Lacey Flint, #3) Like This, For Ever Sharon J. Bolton 8/8
3. Hydropower
* set in the 19th century Lady Violet Enjoys a Frolic Grace Burrowes 8/6
4. Park Management
* title that starts with a letter in PARK R Romancing Miss Stone M.C. Vaughan 8/17
5. Crazy Stunts
* MC does something dangerous = Annie is an active duty Green Beret Rescuing Annie Susan Stoker 7/15
6. Hurricane Deck
* wooden structure on cover A Very Woodsy Murder Ellen Byron 8/27

7. Other Experiences
* from your favorite genre -mystery with just enough vivid detail Knife Creek: A Mike Bowditch Mystery Paul Doiron 8/1
8. Erosion
* one word title Queerceañera Alex Crespo 6/10

[Jan, Moderator]

Well done Jonquil!

[Jan, Moderator]

Getting caught up on updating challenges! All done with this one :)

Landmarks of the World - Niagara Falls
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
8/8

1. Location
*Read a book where a honeymoon happens (a couple come to the hotel on their honeymoon): The Bird Hotel | Joyce Maynard 7/6/24****


2. Three Waterfalls
*Read a series book #3: Peete and Repeat | Karen Musser Nortman 6/30/24***


3. Hydropower
*Read a book with a 2 AND 5 in the total page count (250 Pages): Closer than you think: A Mags Munroe Story | Jean Grainger 6/30/24**


4. Park Management
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARK (ignore A, An or The): Killer on the Moors | Priscilla Masters 6/27/24***


5. Crazy Stunts
*Read a book with an MC who is over 60 years (The Colonel - Hugh): Three Silent Things | Margaret Mayhew 6/5/24****


6. Hurricane Deck
*Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in HURRICANE DECK: Blood River | C.E. Nelson 6/20/24***


7. Other Experiences
*Read a "popular" book (one that everyone is talking about - 118,051 ratings & 13,684 reviews): The Frozen River | Ariel Lawhon 6/22/24***


8. Erosion
*Read a book with a one word title (all words count): Invisible | Lorena McCourtney 8/20/24***

[Jennifer]

You're on a roll!

[Jan, Moderator]

Jennifer wrote: "You're on a roll!"

:)

[Brenda]

Great work Jan!

[Kim]

Landmarks of the World - Niagara Falls
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Completed 10.2.24

1. Location
*Read a book where a honeymoon happens (Annabel and George get married and honeymoon in Chattanooga)
The Evolution of Annabel Craig. Lisa Grunwald. 8.3.24

2. Three Waterfalls
*Read a book where one of the Great Lakes is mentioned (and live in a fine gingerbread house near Lake Erie..p.90).
The Things They Carried. Tim O'Brien. 10.2.24

3. Hydropower
*Read a book with a 2 AND 5 in the total page count (352).
Fight and Flight. Scott Meyer. 8.2.24

4. Park Management
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARK (ignore A, An or The)
Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void. Mary Roach. 8.17.24

5. Crazy Stunts
*Read a book where the MC does something dangerous (goes under his house where he is attacked by a pack of dogs).
Mapping the Interior. Stephen Graham Jones. 8.3.24

6. Hurricane Deck
*Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in HURRICANE DECK.
The Little Bookshop on the Seine. Rebecca Raisin. 8.9.24

7. Other Experiences
*Read a book from your favorite genre (Women's Fiction).
15 Summers Later. RaeAnne Thayne. 8.6.24

8. Erosion
*Read a book with a one word title (all words count)
Holes. Louis Sachar. 8.27.24

[Jan, Moderator]

Terrific job Kim!

[Ruth]

Landmarks of the World - Niagara Falls
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

8/8....DONE

1. Location
*Read a book where a honeymoon happens or read a book set in Ontario, Canada or in the state of New York (tell us where).
The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson....June 7, 2024 Takes place in Ontario, Canada

2. Three Waterfalls
*Read a series book #3 or read a book where one of the Great Lakes (all listed above) is mentioned (share text).
Red Bones by Ann Cleeves....July 1, 2024 Series #3

3. Hydropower
*Read a book set in the 19th century or read a book with a 2 AND 5 in the total page count (share page count).
Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang.....Sept. 7, 2024 352 pages....5, 2

4. Park Management
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARK (ignore A, An or The) or read one of the oldest books on your TBR (determined by publication date - share date).
Death of Riley by Rhys Bowen....June 16, 2024 Published Dec. 2002

5. Crazy Stunts
*Read a book with an MC who is over 60 years old or read a book where the MC does something dangerous (briefly share what).
Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station by Dorothy Gilman....June 2, 2024 Mrs. Pollifax is over 60 years

6. Hurricane Deck
*Read a book with a wooden structure on the cover (post cover) or read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in HURRICANE DECK.
Circle of Influence by Annette Dashofy.... June 5, 2024 Author initials....A, D

7. Other Experiences
*Read a "popular" book (one that everyone is talking about) or read a book from your favorite genre (share genre).
The Teacher by Freida McFadden....June 15, 2024 Popular book

8. Erosion
*Read a book with a one word title (all words count) or read a book with the word EROSION found in its text (share text)
Doc by R.E. Losee...August 23, 2024 One word title

[Jan, Moderator]

Nicely done Ruth!

[Bev(baglady)]

finished

Landmarks of the World - Niagara Falls
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024


1. Location
*Read a book where a honeymoon happens or read a book set in Ontario, Canada or in the state of New York (tell us where).
Richard Wagamese 01/06/2025 setting - Canada

2. Three Waterfalls
*Read a series book #3 or read a book where one of the Great Lakes (all listed above) is mentioned (share text).
Ginger Scott 07/22/2024 Series Book #3

3. Hydropower
*Read a book set in the 19th century or read a book with a 2 AND 5 in the total page count (share page count).
Lynn Vincent 07/17/2024 592 pages

4. Park Management
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARK (ignore A, An or The) or read one of the oldest books on your TBR (determined by publication date - share date).
Tom Henderson 10/26/2024

5. Crazy Stunts
*Read a book with an MC who is over 60 years old or read a book where the MC does something dangerous (briefly share what).
Ruth Bader Ginsburg 02/06/2025

6. Hurricane Deck
*Read a book with a wooden structure on the cover (post cover) or read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in HURRICANE DECK.
Karen Rose 06/07/2024

7. Other Experiences
*Read a "popular" book (one that everyone is talking about) or read a book from your favorite genre (share genre).
Casey Sherman 07/11/2024 Favorite Genre - True Crime

8. Erosion
*Read a book with a one word title (all words count) or read a book with the word EROSION found in its text (share text).
Cherrie Lynn 12/13/2024

[Jan, Moderator]

Way to go Bev!

[Ed]

*****COMPLETED 3/9/25*****

Landmarks of the World - Niagara Falls
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
8/8

1. Location
This impressive natural wonder is located at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between Ontario, Canada and the US state of New York. It is a popular tourist location for both countries with a combined number of over 20 million visitors a year heading to see these breathtaking waterfalls. For some reason, it is especially popular with newlyweds, and the destination is now known as the "Honeymoon Capital of the World".
*Read a book where a honeymoon happens-Serge Storms finally marries and goes for a honeymoon in the Florida Keys in -Torpedo Juice by Tim Dorsey-7/11/24
or read a book set in Ontario, Canada or in the state of New York (tell us where).

2. Three Waterfalls
The fact that we refer to the Falls collectively as “Niagara Falls” leads many to believe that we’re talking about one giant waterfall when, in fact, there are three: The American Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. All three falls are sourced by the Niagara River which receives water from four of the Great Lakes - Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, and Lake Erie - before emptying into Lake Ontario.
*Read a series book #3 or read a book where one of the Great Lakes (all listed above) is mentioned (share text).-p.78- Ben Franklin's Almanac of Wit, Wisdom, and Practical Advice: Useful Tips and Fascinating Facts for Every Day of the Year-"A 60-mile-per-hour gale produced waves as high as 15 feet on Lake Michigan." 3/9/25

3. Hydropower
Together, these three falls boast the highest rate of water flow in the world. More than 700,000 gallons of water per second pour over the falls at a rate of 25 miles per hour. This huge amount of water is harnessed to produce electricity for both the US and Canada. The first hydroelectric station was built by Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse in 1881, and today there are several built along the river. Interesting fact: In the summer, the stations divert less water to create a grander water flow for visitors to see, and at night, less water flows over the falls so that power generation intake increases.
*Read a book set in the 19th century or read a book with a 2 AND 5 in the total page count (share page count).-256p.- -Mona of the Manor by Armistead Maupin-6/11/24

4. Park Management
Contrary to common belief, the area is not managed by the National Park Service of either country. In Canada the park and falls are managed by the Niagara Parks Commission, an agency of Ontario. On the US side, it is part of the Niagara Falls State Park which proudly holds the distinction of being the oldest state park in the US, having been founded in 1885.
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARK (ignore A, An or The) - Auntie Poldi and the Vineyards of Etna by Mario Giordano-11/14/24-
or read one of the oldest books on your TBR (determined by publication date - share date).

5. Crazy Stunts
These powerful falls have inspired some crazy stunts, bringing out the daredevil in many. Annie Edson Taylor, a 63-year old schoolteacher, went over Horseshoe Falls in a barrel, suffering only a minor cut to her head and a concussion. Others have tried this and not survived the fall. There have been several tightrope walks across Niagara with the first being in 1859 by Charles Blondin. The latest was in 2012 by Nik Wallenda, which was televised live. Today, stunts of this sort are illegal and no longer allowed. However, if you "dare", there are authorized ways to get a Niagara "thrill". You can zipline or take a helicopter ride over the falls.
*Read a book with an MC who is over 60 years old or read a book where the MC does something dangerous (briefly share what).- The title character rides a bicycle into a rebellious crowd in Trinidad in The White Woman on the Green Bicycle by Monique Roffey- 6/25/24

6. Hurricane Deck
Another exciting way to experience the falls is to take the "Cave of the Winds" tour. Draped in a poncho you will take the 175-foot descent into the Niagara Gorge via an elevator to "Hurricane Deck" located just a few feet away from the crashing bottom of the Bridal Veil Falls. Standing on the wooden structures, even on calm days, it feels like you are right in the middle of a raging storm, and you might even get hit by a falling fish. However, this tour is only available during late spring through fall because the harsh winter conditions destroy the wooden walkways, so the deck is removed and rebuilt every year!!
*Read a book with a wooden structure on the cover (post cover) or read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in HURRICANE DECK.- Last Call Chicago: A History of 1001 LGBTQ-Friendly Taverns, Haunts & Hangouts by Rick Karlin-6/16/24

7. Other Experiences
There is much to see and do during your visit to Niagara. A popular way to explore "the roar of the falls" is to take a boat tour. The Maid of the Mist is a favorite on the US side, while Canada offers a similar tour through Hornblower Niagara City Cruises. Regardless of which tour you take, ponchos are definitely needed! There are also miles of trails throughout the area that allow you to explore the beautiful flora and fauna that surround the falls. Every night you are treated to seeing the falls illuminated by an impressive LED light display. And during the summer months, an incredible firework show accompanies it, weather permitting.
*Read a "popular" book (one that everyone is talking about) or read a book from your favorite genre (share genre).-Plays- King Henry VI, Part 2 by William Shakespeare-8/4/24

8. Erosion
The water surging over the falls is actually eroding the land. Niagara Falls has moved back an astounding 7.1 miles in 12,000 years, which makes it one of the fastest-eroding waterfalls known to man. The current erosion rate is approximately 1 foot per year, but with human intervention this could possibly be reduced to 1 foot per 10 years utilizing the diversion and flow control for hydro-power generation. Eventually, though (likely tens of thousands of years from now), the falls may actually disappear into Lake Erie.
*Read a book with a one word title (all words count)- Cousins by Virginia Hamilton-6/16/24
or read a book with the word EROSION found in its text (share text).

[Jan, Moderator]

Great job Ed!

[Book Concierge]

Update message # 20 - Challenge abandoned when my computer crashed in late August / early Sept 2024

Landmarks of the World - Niagara Falls
Begins: 01June24 / Ends: 31Aug24


This is one of the challenges I had to abandon when my computer crashed in Aug / Sept 2024 and I lost all my data (which I hadn't backed up) from about Dec 2023 to the time of the crash. S*I*G*H

[Jan, Moderator]

No worries BC! I'll mark that you withdrew.

[Tari]

Hey Jan, pretty sure I know the answer but it can never hurt to ask anyway lol. Any chance you'd take 'eroded' for #8? I know the paragraph states 'erosion' a couple times but eroded is as close as I've come in all this time. LOL No prob, I'll just hold out for the other option and make a point of reading a one-word title if it's a no-go.

[Jan, Moderator]

Sure Tari! I'll take it :)

[Tari]

Jan wrote: "Sure Tari! I'll take it :)"

Awesome, thank you!

[Tari]

Finished finally! Thanks again, Jan!

Landmarks of the World - Niagara Falls
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
8/8

1. Location
*Read a book where a honeymoon happens or read a book set in Ontario, Canada or in the state of New York (tell us where).
Lucy and Connor-The Stranger in the Library Eva Gates 6/4/24

2. Three Waterfalls
*Read a series book #3 or read a book where one of the Great Lakes (all listed above) is mentioned (share text).
#3 Lucille Pfiffer Mysteries Blind Justice Tanya R. Taylor 6/13/24

3. Hydropower
*Read a book set in the 19th century or read a book with a 2 AND 5 in the total page count (share page count).
250-Olive You to Death Lynn Cahoon 6/6/24

4. Park Management
*Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARK (ignore A, An or The) or read one of the oldest books on your TBR (determined by publication date - share date).
Kill or Bee Killed Jennie Marts 6/5/24

5. Crazy Stunts
*Read a book with an MC who is over 60 years old or read a book where the MC does something dangerous (briefly share what).
Confronted a killer Framed for Murder Marla A. White 6/10/24

6. Hurricane Deck
*Read a book with a wooden structure on the cover (post cover) or read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in HURRICANE DECK.
Farm stand Summer Prescott 6/7/24

7. Other Experiences
*Read a "popular" book (one that everyone is talking about) or read a book from your favorite genre (share genre).
Cozy mystery A Novel Murder Case Tabitha Knight 6/3/24

8. Erosion
*Read a book with a one word title (all words count) or read a book with the word EROSION found in its text (share text).
Ok per Jan to use eroded loc 512 “…time had eroded the strap and the bag slipped and fell…” Hounding a Killer Kallie E. Benjamin 5/6/25

[Jan, Moderator]

Well done Tari!!