The Great Sphinx of Giza

[Kim]

Landmarks of the World - The Great Sphinx of Giza
September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Completed 10.11.24
8/8

1. Location
*Read a book that has one of the following words in its title: GREAT, EAST, SUN, or SPRING.
Beneath the Summer Sun. Kelly Irvin. 10.11.24

2. History & Excavation
*Read a book with over 2500 reviews on its GR homepage (4812).
The Tourist Attraction. Sarah Morgenthaler. 9.2.24

3. Size and Construction
*Read a stand alone book
The Dry Grass of August. Anna Jean Mayhew. 9.4.24

4. Representation
*Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in THE GREAT SPHINX.
The Days I Loved You Most. Amy Neff. 9.2.24

5. Appearance
*Read a book with all the letters of NOSE found in the title (any order).
The Paris Novel. Ruth Reichl. 9.1.24

6. Purpose
*Read a book where someone "protected" an important character is some way (Jade protected Lauren by not telling how she killed Bailey).
Little Monsters. Kara Thomas. 9.3.24

7. Secrets Beneath
*Read a book where a secret or something hidden is important to the plot (Maggie's father is in love)
At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities. Heather Webber. 9.4.24

8. National Pride
*Read a book set in Egypt (tell us where) OR read a book that explores the theme of heritage or national pride in some way (the people of Great Britain wouldn't give up during the blitz)
The Last Bookshop in London. Madeline Martin. 9.7.24

[Jan, Moderator]

Way to go Kim!

[ChrisGA]

Finished
Landmarks of the World - The Great Sphinx of Giza
September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024

❎1. Location
*Read a book that has one of the following words in its title: SPRING.Murder at the Spring BallBenedict Brown9/10/24

❎2. History & Excavation
*Read a book with TWO of the following numbers found in its total page count: 1, 8, 1, 7 (share page count).318 pp. Gathering ShadowsNancy Mehl10/5/24

❎3. Size and Construction
*Read a stand alone book. Double IndemnityRobert Whitlow9/14/24

❎4. Representation
*Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in THE GREAT SPHINX. Sent to Death: A Megan Montaigne MysteryPam Stucky9/11/24

❎5. Appearance
*Read a book with all the letters of NOSE found in the title (any order). Outside the Lines: A Claudia Rose NovelSheila Lowe9/18/24

❎6. Purpose
*Read a book where someone "protected" an important character is some way (tell us how).(view spoiler)[Rory sheltering Rebecca in his home until she regains her memory to keep her safe from the men chasing her. (hide spoiler)]A Knock at the DoorPeter Rowlands9/8/24

❎7. Secrets Beneath
*Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR homepage. Killer ResearchJenn McKinlay9/4/24

❎8. National pride
Read a book that explores the theme of heritage or national pride in some way (tell us how). Throughout the book, Sir Charles and his children praise English manners aand lifestyle and deplore foreign, especially French,peoole and culture. Murder IncludedJoanna Cannan 10/13/24

[Jan, Moderator]

Nicely done Chris!

[Barb]

Finished

LANDMARKS OF THE WORLD: THE GREAT SPHINX OF GIZA, 9/1 – 11/30
8/8 COMPLETE

1. LOCATION
*Read a book that has one of the following words in its title: GREAT, EAST, SUN, or SPRING
Great Second Acts: In Praise of Older Women, by Marlene Wagman-Geller, finished 10/8/24 ★★★★

2. HISTORY & EXCAVATION
*Read a book with TWO of the following numbers found in its total page count: 1, 8, 1, 7 (share page count)
287 pages : Apollo 1: The Tragedy That Put Us on the Moon, by Ryan S. Walters, finished 9/24/24 ★★★★

3. SIZE AND CONSTRUCTION
*Read a stand alone book
A Christmas Duet, by Debbie Macomber, finished 9/3/24 ★★★★

4. REPRESENTATION
*Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in THE GREAT SPHINX
author Sonia Purnell – A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II, finished 9/7/24 ★★★★

5. APPEARANCE
*Read a book with all the letters of NOSE found in the title (any order)
A Year at the FreNch FarmhOuSE, by Gillian Harvey, finished 9/18/24 ★★★.5

6. PURPOSE
*Read a series book #3
In the Blink of a Pie (Maple Syrup #3), by Catherine Bruns, finished 9/9/24 ★★★★

7. SECRETS BENEATH
*Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR homepage
Shear Terror (Sewing Studio #3), by Dorothy Howell, finished 9/4/24 ★★★.5

8. NATIONAL PRIDE
*Read a book that explores the theme of heritage or national pride in some way (tell us how)
A Free Man of Color (Benjamin January #1), by Barbara Hambly, finished 9/10/24 ★★★★
Demonstrates the differences between Black, mulatto, sambo, quadroon, octoroon and so many more ‘classes’ in New Orleans in the 1830s, and how they were treated. Even Whites were not treated the same as what they called Americans.

[Jan, Moderator]

Way to go Barb!!

[Jan, Moderator]

Finished!

Landmarks of the World - The Great Sphinx of Giza
September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
8/8

1. Location
*Read a book with the sun pictured on the cover. Murder at the Opera House | Dawn Brookes 10/15/24*


2. History & Excavation
*Read a book with over 2500 reviews on its GR homepage (37,872 reviews). The Girl Who Played with Fire | Stieg Larsson 9/5/24**


3. Size and Construction
*Read a stand alone book. When the Rain Ends | Mary Ellen Taylor 9/16/24**


4. Representation
*Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in THE GREAT SPHINX. When in Rome | Sarah Adams 9/24/24**


5. Appearance
*Read a book with all the letters of NOSE found in the title (any order). Shadow in the Glass | M.E. Hilliard 9/6/24***


6. Purpose
*Read a series book #3. In the Life Ever After: An Ellie Kent Mystery Alice K. Boatwright 10/2/24***


7. Secrets Beneath
*Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR homepage. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest | Stieg Larsson 9/9/24***


8. National Pride
*Read a book that explores the theme of heritage or national pride in some way (Kate wants to learn more about here Aleutian heritage and visits one of the islands and makes friends with a story-teller). Dead in the Water | Dana Stabenow 9/14/24****

[Jennifer]

Woohoo! Nice job Jan.

[Jan, Moderator]

Thanks Jennifer!

[Barb]

Thanks! Congrats, Jan!

[Brenda]

Well done Jan!

[Meg, Contributor]

Done!

Landmarks of the World - The Great Sphinx of Giza
September 01 - November 30, 2024

1. Location
*Read a book with the sun pictured on the cover
Death in the Sunshine, Steph Broadribb 10/16

2. History & Excavation
*Read a book with TWO of the following numbers found in its total page count: 1, 8, 1, 7 ==> 186p
Death in Sandpiper Bay, Traci Hall & Patrice Wilton 09/21

3. Size and Construction
*Read a book with a character who works in a field that uses hand tools ==> Ruth Galloway, archeologist
The Janus Stone, Elly Griffiths 10/10

4. Representation
*Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in THE GREAT SPHINX.
Offstage in Nuala, Harriet Steel 09/10

5. Appearance
*Read a book with a vibrantly colored cover
Between a Flock and a Hard Place, Donna Andrews 09/07

6. Purpose
*Read a series book #3
Can't Go Back, Debra Webb 10/06

7. Secrets Beneath
*Read a book where a secret or something hidden is important to the plot (view spoiler)[small pouch of gems found in the wall is leading to mayhem (hide spoiler)] AND a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR homepage.
Behind the Walls, Elaine L. Orr 09/04

8. National Pride
*Read a book set in Egypt ====> outside Cairo
The Falcon at the Portal, Elizabeth Peters 10/08

[Jan, Moderator]

Way to go Meg!

[Patrizia, Contributor]

Finished!

Landmarks of the World - The Great Sphinx of Giza
September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024

1. Location
*Read a book with the sun pictured on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that has one of the following words in its title: GREAT, EAST, SUN, or SPRING.
Viaggio a Virgin River (=Redwood Bend) by Robyn Carr 20 October; 4☆


2. History & Excavation
*Read a book with over 2500 reviews on its GR homepage OR read a book with TWO of the following numbers found in its total page count: 1, 8, 1, 7 (share page count).
168 pages- Slain in the Sand by Angela K. Ryan 23 September; 4☆


3. Size and Construction
*Read a stand alone book OR read a book with a character who works in a field that uses hand tools (tell us who).
MS is a bookbinder-Little Black Book by Kate Carlisle 3 October; 4 1/2☆


4. Representation
*Read a book that mentions a mythological creature (share text) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in THE GREAT SPHINX.
Littered with Trouble by Eryn Scott 2 September; 4 1/2☆


5. Appearance
*Read a book with a vibrantly colored cover (post cover) OR read a book with all the letters of NOSE found in the title (any order).
Una traccia nel silenzio (=The Silence) by Kendra Elliot 19 September; 5☆


6. Purpose
*Read a series book #3 OR read a book where someone "protected" an important character is some way (tell us how).
Mining for Murder by Mary Angela 15 September; 4 1/2☆


7. Secrets Beneath
*Read a book where a secret or something hidden is important to the plot (briefly share details) OR read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR homepage.
One Last Lie by Sarah Sutton 6 September; 5☆


8. National Pride
*Read a book set in Egypt (tell us where) OR read a book that explores the theme of heritage or national pride in some way (tell us how)
tourist tour of the country- La Morte in vacanza (=Death on Tour) by Janice Hamrick 24 October; 4☆

[Jan, Moderator]

Great job Patrizia!

[Book Concierge]

Update message # 41 - Challenge completed - 31Oct24


Landmarks of the World: GREAT SPHINX OF GIZA
Begins: 01Sep24 / Ends: 30Nov24


8 / 8 completed


1. Location *Sun pictured on the cover - ✔ – 24Sep24 (it's small, but it's in the lower right corner)


2. History & Excavation - *Read a book with over 2500 reviews on its GR homepage - 2726 reviews - The Sleepwalker ✔ – 08Sep24


3. Size and Construction *Read a stand alone book - Orbiting Jupiter ✔ – 14Sep24


4. Representation *Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in THE GREAT SPHINX - A N - Aimee Nezhukumatathil / World of Wonders ✔ – 12Sep24


5. Appearance *All letters N O S E in title (any order) - StONE - The Stonekeeper ✔ – 31Oct24


6. Purpose *Read a series book #3 - Lukas Davenport # 3 - Eyes Of Prey ✔ – 04Sep24


7. Secrets Beneath *Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR homepage - Black Cake ✔ – 15Sep24

8. National Pride *Read a book that explores the theme of heritage or national pride in some way - Frida was all about celebrating the indigenous culture of Mexico in What Would Frida Do? ✔ – 05Sep24

[Jan, Moderator]

Way to go BC!

[Karen ♐]

COMPLETED!

Landmarks of the World - The Great Sphinx of Giza
September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024

8/8

1. Location
*Read a book with the sun pictured on the cover (post cover) - Kat Martin - 11/10/24

2. History & Excavation
*Read a book with TWO of the following numbers found in its total page count: 1, 8, 1, 7 (share page count). - 185 pgs-Tease Me J. Kenner - 9/3/24

3. Size and Construction
*Read a stand alone book - Four Stepbrothers for Christmas K.C. Crowne - 9/10/24

4. Representation
*Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in THE GREAT SPHINX. - Wild Eyes Elsie Silver - 9/22/24

5. Appearance
*Read a book with a vibrantly colored cover (post cover) - Marie Force - 9/5/24

6. Purpose
*Read a series book #3 - Reveling in Sin Meghan March - 9/16/24

7. Secrets Beneath
*Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR homepage. - Against the Law Kat Martin - 9/26/24

8. National Pride
*Read a book that explores the theme of national pride in some way (tell us how) - Nick is the President of the U.S. and is trying to help make the country like it used to be - State of Shock Marie Force - 10/4/24

[Jan, Moderator]

Nicely done Karen!

[Olivermagnus]

~~~ Complete ~~~

Landmarks of the World - The Great Sphinx of Giza
September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024

8 of 8 Complete

Landmarks give us a sense of place, connect us to a destination and inspire travel. Join us as we explore this mysterious Egyptian wonder.

🐪 1. LOCATION
Read a book that has one of the following words in its title: GREAT, EAST, SUN, or SPRING.
Lassoing the Sun: A Year in America's National Parks - Mark Woods - 10/16/24

🐪 2. HISTORY & EXCAVATION
Read a book with over 2500 reviews on its GR homepage.
The Last List of Mabel Beaumont - Laura Pearson - 11/8/24 - 47,639 ratings

🐪 3. SIZE AND CONSTRUCTION
Read a stand alone book.
Six Years - Harlan Coben - 9/26/24

🐪 4. REPRESENTATION
Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in THE GREAT SPHINX.
A Lady of Integrity - Shelley Adina - 11/25/24 - SA

🐪 5. APPEARANCE
Read a book with all the letters of NOSE found in the title (any order).
Desolation Mountain - William Kent Krueger - 11/17/24 - dESOlatioN

🐪 6. PURPOSE
Read a series book #3.
Love & Olives - Jenna Evans Welch - 10/19/24 z #3 Love & Gelato

🐪 7. SECRETS BENEAT
Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR homepage.
The Innocent Wife - Lisa Regan - 10/31/24

🐪 8. NATIONAL PRIDE
Read a book set in Egypt
Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town - Paul Theroux - 10/27/24 - set in Cairo and several other Egyptian cities

[Jan, Moderator]

Way to good Lynda!

[Jonquil]

Landmarks of the World - The Great Sphinx of Giza
September 1 - November 30, 2024

8/8 DONE

1. LOCATION
* sun on cover Jussi Adler-Olsen 9/5

2. HISTORY & EXCAVATION
TWO of 1, 8, 1, 7 == * 318 pp Better Homes and Hauntings Molly Harper 11/27
3. SIZE AND CONSTRUCTION
*stand alone book They Came for the Schools: One Town's Fight Over Race and Identity, and the New War for America's Classrooms Mike Hixenbaugh 11/17
4. REPRESENTATION
* author initials in THE GREAT SPHINX The Stranger in the Library Eva Gates 10/16
5. APPEARANCE
* NOSE in title Colton's Deadly Disguise Geri Krotow 11/17
6. PURPOSE
*series book #3 AND someone "protected" an important character (Brothers in Arms: Fully Engaged #3) Trap, Secure Carol Ericson 11/18
7. SECRETS BENEATH
*tagged MYSTERY The Waiting Michael Connelly 11/14
8. NATIONAL PRIDE
* theme of heritage or national pride Shrouded Kingdom Rachel Medhurst 10/29

[Jan, Moderator]

Great job Jonquil!

[Richard]

WC - The Great Sphinx of Giza

✅ Total: 15/15

1. Cover - sun
4/1 - , Veronica Dearly - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

2. Title - 'great'
11/1 - Unusually Excellent: The Necessary Nine Skills Required for the Practice of Great Leadership, John Hamm - ⭐️⭐️

3. Title - 'east'
15/1 - Final Destination: Disaster: What Really Happened to Eastern Airlines, George Jehn New York - ⭐️⭐️

4. Title - 'sun'
5/1 - The Sunshine Mind: 100 Days to Finding the Hope and Joy You Want, Tanya Rad - ⭐️⭐️

5. Title - 'spring'
20/1 - Springboard: Launching Your Personal Search for Success, G. Richard Shell - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

6. Reviews - 2,501+
7/1 - Masters of Sex: The Life and Times of William Masters and Virginia Johnson, the Couple Who Taught America How to Love, Thomas Maier - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
2,543

7. Pages - 2 of 1871
4/1 - Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life, Joshua Becker - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
271

8. Series - stand alone
5/1 - Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: The Story of Schitt's Creek, Daniel Levy - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

9. Text - mythological creature
5/1 - Emperor of the Seas: Kublai Khan and the Making of China, Jack Weatherford - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"the water dragons of the lakes" p.51

10. Author - initials in THE GREAT SPHINX
4/1 - Access All Areas: Stories from a Hard Rock Life, Scott Ian - ⭐️⭐️

11. Cover - vibrant colours
7/1 - , Valya Dudycz Lupescu - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

12. Title - all letters of NOSE
5/1 - Destroying a Nation: The Civil War in Syria, Nikolaos van Dam - ⭐️⭐️

13. Plot - char protects an MC
5/1 - Raising Trump: Family Values from America's First Mother, Ivana Trump - ⭐️
"(Don) was very protective of Ivanka" p.57

14. Plot - secret is hidden
7/1 - Enforcer: The Real Story of One of Australia's Most Feared Outlaw Bikers, Caesar Campbell - ⭐️
"a secret graveyard down in the Snowy Mountains" p.176

15. Set - Egypt
21/1 - Ancient Egyptian Magic: A Hands-On Guide, Christina Riggs - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Jan, Moderator]

Have fun Richard!

[Ruth]

I'm in!
Landmarks of the World - The Great Sphinx of Giza
September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024

8/8......DONE...Sept. 28, 2024

1. Location
*Read a book with the sun pictured on the cover (post cover) OR read a book that has one of the following words in its title: GREAT, EAST, SUN, or SPRING.
by Nicole R. Taylor.....Sept. 26, 2024 Sun on cover

2. History & Excavation
*Read a book with over 2500 reviews on its GR homepage OR read a book with TWO of the following numbers found in its total page count: 1, 8, 1, 7 (share page count).
The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose...Sept. 3, 2024 11,635 reviews

3. Size and Construction
*Read a stand alone book OR read a book with a character who works in a field that uses hand tools (tell us who).
Blue: In Search of Nature’s Rarest Color by Kai Kupferschmidt.....Sept. 14, 2024 Stand alone book

4. Representation
*Read a book that mentions a mythological creature (share text) OR read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in THE GREAT SPHINX.
Murder in the Crypt by Irina Shapiro....Sept. 9, 2024 author initials...I, S

5. Appearance
*Read a book with a vibrantly colored cover (post cover) OR read a book with all the letters of NOSE found in the title (any order).
When the Tripods Came by John Christopher.....Sept. 5, 2024 All the letters in NOSE in title

6. Purpose
*Read a series book #3 OR read a book where someone "protected" an important character is some way (tell us how).
Royal Flush by Rhys Bowen.....Sept. 21, 2024 Lady Georgia protects The future Queen Elizabeth from gunshots

7. Secrets Beneath
*Read a book where a secret or something hidden is important to the plot (briefly share details) OR read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR homepage.
A Halloween Homicide by Tonya Kappes....Sept. 12. 2024 Mystery

8. National Pride
*Read a book set in Egypt (tell us where) OR read a book that explores the theme of heritage or national pride in some way (tell us how)
Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang.....Sept. 7, 2024 Traditional Vietnamese lion dancing

[Jan, Moderator]

Way to go Ruth!

[Richard]

Finished

✅ Total: 15/15

1. Cover - sun
4/1 - , Veronica Dearly - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

2. Title - 'great'
11/1 - Unusually Excellent: The Necessary Nine Skills Required for the Practice of Great Leadership, John Hamm - ⭐️⭐️

3. Title - 'east'
15/1 - Final Destination: Disaster: What Really Happened to Eastern Airlines, George Jehn New York - ⭐️⭐️

4. Title - 'sun'
5/1 - The Sunshine Mind: 100 Days to Finding the Hope and Joy You Want, Tanya Rad - ⭐️⭐️

5. Title - 'spring'
20/1 - Springboard: Launching Your Personal Search for Success, G. Richard Shell - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

6. Reviews - 2,501+
7/1 - Masters of Sex: The Life and Times of William Masters and Virginia Johnson, the Couple Who Taught America How to Love, Thomas Maier - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
2,543

7. Pages - 2 of 1871
4/1 - Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life, Joshua Becker - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
271

8. Series - stand alone
5/1 - Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: The Story of Schitt's Creek, Daniel Levy - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

9. Text - mythological creature
5/1 - Emperor of the Seas: Kublai Khan and the Making of China, Jack Weatherford - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"the water dragons of the lakes" p.51

10. Author - initials in THE GREAT SPHINX
4/1 - Access All Areas: Stories from a Hard Rock Life, Scott Ian - ⭐️⭐️

11. Cover - vibrant colours
7/1 - , Valya Dudycz Lupescu - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

12. Title - all letters of NOSE
5/1 - Destroying a Nation: The Civil War in Syria, Nikolaos van Dam - ⭐️⭐️

13. Plot - char protects an MC
5/1 - Raising Trump: Family Values from America's First Mother, Ivana Trump - ⭐️
"(Don) was very protective of Ivanka" p.57

14. Plot - secret is hidden
7/1 - Enforcer: The Real Story of One of Australia's Most Feared Outlaw Bikers, Caesar Campbell - ⭐️
"a secret graveyard down in the Snowy Mountains" p.176

15. Set - Egypt
21/1 - Ancient Egyptian Magic: A Hands-On Guide, Christina Riggs - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Jan, Moderator]

Way to go Richard!