Via Appia (Appian Way)

[Jan, Moderator]

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
4 Months from Start

Let's head to Patrizia's beloved country for a new trail challenge!

On July 27, 2024, the Via Appia (Appian Way) was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. This is considered to be the most important of the Roman roads and was used in part as a pilgrimage route in the Middle Ages known as Via Francigena del Sud (Via Francigena of the South). Part of the road is now submerged under asphalt and concrete, but the intention is to build an itinerary accessible on foot and by bicycle, as close as possible to the original route. Let's see what wonders travelers will encounter along its route from Rome to Brindisi.

✱ The Via Appia crosses four Italian regions: Lazio, Campania, Basilicata and Puglia.
✱ Due to its importance the Via Appia was known as Regina Viarium or Queen of the Streets.

Complete 13 tasks (one from each section).

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Trail & Tasks

1. The Rediscovery of a Road

In the spring of 2015, Paolo Rumiz, an Italian journalist known for his travel reports, decided to rediscover the route of the ancient Via Appia with the help of various friends, including a cartographer. The account of his travels on foot appeared first in an important Italian newspaper and then, more widely, in a book. They were both an immediate success, and it was soon decided to recreate the route of the ancient road with the idea of making it the Italian Camino de Santiago. The symbol created for Rumiz's book was chosen as a signpost, demonstrating the impulse he gave to this operation.

✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ.

2. The Roman Roads

According to a well-known saying, "all roads lead to Rome". In fact, the ancient Romans built an impressive network of roads that covered their entire immense empire, which was centered in Rome. The Roman roads were a true engineering feat, so much so that traces of them can still be found today. Three layers of different materials were used in preparation for the final covering. The roads, which included bridges and tunnels, were built so that two wagons could pass each other. It included milestones that marked the distance between the cities. It is not surprising that many of them formed the basis of the current roads and were used for centuries, even after the fall of the Roman Empire.

✱ Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (view spoiler)[At its peak, the Roman Empire included territories that are now part of the modern-day countries of Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Britain, Germany, Austria, Greece, Egypt, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, and parts of Romania, Bulgaria, and Ukraine. (hide spoiler)] (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book belonging to a trilogy.

3. The Via Appia

In 312 BC, the Roman statesman Appio Claudio Cieco started construction of the Via Appia, which originally traveled from Rome to Capua. Subsequently, it was extended several times until it reached Brindisi in Puglia. Emperor Trajan then built a variant named Via Appia Traiana, which ran mostly along the Apulian coast. The Via Appia was created to allow the rapid movement of the legions, and soon became an important commercial route. In the Middle Ages, pilgrims traveled parts of it known as the Via Francigena del Sud, reaching Brindisi, where they then embarked for the Holy Land.

✱ Read a book where a commercial business is important to the plot (explain how) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a journey (explain briefly) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum).

4. Starting Location: Rome

Starting in Rome, you can't help but spend a few days visiting this beautiful city. Since we are about to travel along an ancient Roman road, we absolutely have to visit its various archaeological sites. It is worth spending some time in the lesser-known National Roman Museum, which is made up of four different museums and locations within the city. The Museum of Roman Civilization would be a must, but at the time of my writing it has been closed for renovations for many years.

✱ Read a book where the characters visit a museum (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title (in any order).

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park

Created in 1988, the Appia Antica Regional Park is a green area that covers the first 13 miles of the Via Appia. Given the numerous monuments preserved here, the area has been included in the Appia Antica Archaeological Park since 2016. In addition to well-preserved sections of the actual road, it is possible to admire aqueducts and ancient villas. The most famous monument here is the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, an ancient Roman tomb transformed into a castle by the Caetani family at the end of the 13th century. It is not the only visible tomb you will see along the way. The ancient Romans used to build, at least the richest ones, imposing mausoleums for their deceased immediately outside the city walls.

✱ Read a book with tombs or a graveyard on its cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a series book #1, #3, or #13 OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA.

6. The Castelli Romani Area

Just south of Rome, the Via Appia passes through an area known as Castelli Romani (Roman Castles). It owes its name to the fact that the most important noble families of medieval Rome had built their castles here, many of which can be visited today. The most famous is Castel Gandolfo, where the Pope spends a period of rest during the summer. This area is also one of the richest in archaeological finds, starting with Tusculum, a city that rivaled Rome before being subjugated. To visit some of these sites and monuments, you will have to take a detour, but it is well worth it.

✱ Read a book set during the Italian Middle Ages (from 476 to 1492: tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book with a male character who is very religious (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).

7. Along the Lazio Coast

The Via Appia then follows the Tyrrhenian coast for a stretch. Along the way, there are three locations that deserve mentioning: Terracina, Fondi, and Formia. The origins of Terracina are lost in the mists of time, but a hominid dating back 400,000 years ago was found here! The city has a centuries-old history, which is demonstrated by its various monuments. Fondi is known for having been the seat of an important fiefdom in medieval times and is home to an interesting castle. Of the numerous monuments of Formia, the most noteworthy is the Tomb of Cicero. It is a mausoleum from the imperial era attributed to this famous politician of letters who actually died nearby. 

✱ Read a book where an important figure from the past is mentioned (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time (tell us when you added it).

[Jan, Moderator]

Challenge Continued


8. Capua

The original stretch of the Via Appia ended in Capua, whose remains are visible in the city of Santa Maria Capua Vetere. In the 9th century, the inhabitants were forced to move to the Volturno River, founding the current city. After visiting ancient Capua, you absolutely must visit the Royal Palace of Caserta, a UNESCO Site since 1997. Some define it as the "Italian Versailles," after all, its construction was commissioned by a great-grandson of Louis XIV. Its stupendous interiors have been the backdrop to many films. Nearby is Belvedere of San Leucio, a colony created by King Ferdinand of Bourbon to house the silk weavers, whose products are renowned and can even be found in the White House and Buckingham Palace.

✱ Read a book set in a location that has a "nickname" (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with a royal character (real or fictional; tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO


9. Detour To Naples

From Capua, the Via Appia continues inland and prepares to cross the Apennine Mountains, but it is worth considering making a detour to Naples. From the point of view of the ancient Romans, the two port towns of Pozzuoli and Stabia were where the wealthy spent the summer in their villas. But for today's visitor, the archaeological excavations of Pompeii or the lesser-known ones of Herculaneum are much more interesting. Excavations in these locations are ongoing, and important discoveries are still being made. We are so close that we should definitely take advantage of seeing this true wonder of humanity.

✱ Read a book that was a "detour" for you in some way (briefly explain why) OR
✱ Read a book set primarily during the summer OR
✱ Read a book where archaeology is important to the plot (explain how).

10. Benevento

As we follow the Via Appia into the Apennines, we reach Benevento. This city has been an important road junction since Roman times, since you must pass through it while traveling from the Tyrrhenian Coast to the Adriatic. Little considered by tourists, even Italian ones, Benevento has several monuments that are worth a visit. It is also worth mentioning that it was the seat of an independent Lombard duchy. The history of its name is curious. Originally it was Maleventum (bad wind), but the Romans then changed it to Beneventum (good wind) because they considered the precedent a bad omen.

✱ Read a book that has had its title changed to a new one (include link to both titles) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC must make an important choice (explain briefly) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order).

11. Basilicata

Leaving the Campania region, the Via Appia crosses into the region of Basilicata. Both Melfi and Venosa have important monuments dating back to the Middle Ages, and the latter also preserves interesting archaeological areas. However, I propose yet another detour to visit Matera and its famous Sassi (Rocks), a UNESCO Heritage Site since 1993. The site includes a complex of buildings that include houses, churches, and monasteries, built into the rock and natural caves of the Murgia. This remarkable settlement contains more than a thousand dwellings that were first occupied during the Palaeolithic period and shows evidence of continuous human occupation through several millennia until the 1950's. Their recovery began in 1986, and today they are an increasingly popular tourist destination.

✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its page count: 1, 9, 5, or 0 (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book published before 1993 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA.

12. Taranto

We finally reach the Puglia region arriving in Taranto, one of the most important cities in southern Italy. It was founded by Greek colonists and has always been an important port, so much so that today it is home to important institutions of the Italian Navy. The local National Archaeological Museum should absolutely be visited as it houses one of the largest collections of artifacts from Magna Graecia (i.e. the Italian area formerly colonized by the Greeks). In addition to this, the city boasts various monuments, both religious, civil and military, as well as several archaeological sites.

✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a character of Greek origin (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The).

13. Brindisi

Our final destination is Brindisi. This port city has been defined as the "Gateway to the East" and was perhaps the most important port of call for Greece and the East before the rise of Venice during the Middle Ages. The area is also renowned for its olive oil, which is definitely worth a taste. With its 60 million olive trees, the region used to produce up to 50% of Italy's olive oil, but in the past 10 years years, a devastating bacterium has infected and killed over 21 million trees, many of which were several centuries old.

We have come to the end of the Appian Way. This distinction was marked appropriately in the city by two Roman columns, one of which collapsed in 1528. And let me leave you with a little cliffhanger. Look for a future challenge that will explore the Via Francigena of the South, along with the Via Appia Traiana variant.

✱ Read the FINAL book of a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with the words OLIVE OIL in its text (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum).

[Jan, Moderator]

Participants

Barb ~ Completed
Bev(baglady)
Book Concierge ~ Completed
Brenda ~ Completed
Cassie Cruel
Catsalive ~ Completed
Claire ~ Completed
Ed ~ Completed
Jan ~ Completed
JoAnne ~ Completed
Jonquil ~ Completed
Karen ♐ ~ Completed
Kim ~ Completed
Laila Jane
Mary
Meg ~ Completed
Olivermagnus ~ Completed
Patrizia ~ Completed
Richard ~ Completed
Ruth ~ Completed
Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)
Tari ~ Completed
Teri-k ~ Completed

[Jan, Moderator]

My Spot

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
13/13

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist (Cora Gresham): The Wind Off the Small Isles and The Lost One | Mary Stewart 12/7/24****


2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (Britain): The Secret Book of Flora Lea | Patti Callahan Henry 12/11/24****


3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum): I Cheerfully Refuse | Leif Enger 12/5/24***


4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date): Ignited in Iceland | Victoria Walker 11/11/24****


5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a series book #3: Murder of the Bride | Faith Martin 12/6/24***


6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The): Ambushed in the Alps | Zara Keane 11/10/24***


7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time (Apr 08, 2018). Julie and Romeo | Jeanne Ray 12/24/24****


8. Capua
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO: Secret Santa | Neil Richards 12/8/24****


9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book where archaeology is important to the plot (they toured an archaeological site and the murder was centered around a stolen artifact). Murder at the Mayan Temple | M.J. Mandrake 12/19/24***


10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has had its title changed to a new one (include link to both titles): Murder Changes Everything OR Death Changes Everything | Linda Crowder 11/16/24****


11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA (Anna): Hunting Season | Nevada Barr 11/3/24***


12. Taranto
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The): Verity | Colleen Hoover 11/14/24**


13. Brindisi
✱ Read a book with the words OLIVE OIL in its text ("added some olive oil and butter"): The Stroke of Winter | Wendy Webb 12/10/24****

[Tari]

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
13/13

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist (tell us who)
Don Frasco You Feta Watch Out Linda Reilly 11/21/24
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ.

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (view spoiler) (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book belonging to a trilogy.
Book 3 of Beach Bakery Mysteries A Lime Flavored Crime Rosie A. Point 11/8/24

3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where a commercial business is important to the plot (explain how) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a journey (explain briefly) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum).
Cranberries and Criminals Lucinda Race 11/6/24

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book where the characters visit a museum (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title (in any order).
I'll Be Home for Mischief Jacqueline Frost 11/11/24

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a book with tombs or a graveyard on its cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a series book #1, #3, or #13
#1 Holly Holcraft Mysteries Bones in the Backyard M R Dollschnieder 11/10/24
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA.

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book set during the Italian Middle Ages (from 476 to 1492: tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book with a male character who is very religious (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).
A Corpse Among the Carolers Debra Sennefelder 11/12/24

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book where an important figure from the past is mentioned (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count)
304 Schooled in Murder Victoria Gilbert 1/2/25
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time (tell us when you added it).

8. Capua
✱ Read a book set in a location that has a "nickname" (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with a royal character (real or fictional; tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO
RS-Murder in the Margins Rosie Sams 11/2/24

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book that was a "detour" for you in some way (briefly explain why) OR
✱ Read a book set primarily during the summer
The Judge's Murder Amy Muir 11/16/24
✱ Read a book where archaeology is important to the plot (explain how).

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has had its title changed to a new one (include link to both titles) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC must make an important choice (explain briefly)
Amanda had to decide whether to stay in CA and search for her sister or return home Brewed Murder Amy Muir 11/17/24
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order).

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its page count: 1, 9, 5, or 0 (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book published before 1993 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA.
Amanda-Monterey Bay Mystery Seren Star Goode 11/20/24

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a character of Greek origin (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The).
Autumn, Awnings & Arson Tonya Kappes 12/18/24

13. Brindisi
✱ Read the FINAL book of a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with the words OLIVE OIL in its text (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum).
The Tell-Tale Homicide Daphne Silver 11/25/24

[Jonquil]

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

13/13 DONE

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ important character is a writer Dame Agatha Christie Murder Takes the Stage Colleen Cambridge 12/30
2. The Roman Roads
✱ with a road on the cover Daniel Black 2/21

3. The Via Appia
✱ 1st letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO Christmas Eve Cowboy Diana Palmer 11/15
4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ published in a year ending in 4 Feb 13, 2024 While the City Sleeps Elizabeth Camden 2/16
5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA Charlotte Dean Festive Felony in Kingfisher Falls Phillipa Nefri Clark 2/13
6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI COCONUT WIRELESS: Funny Cozy Mysteries Toby Neal 1/27
7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ 4 AND 0 in its page count 304 pp Gem Warfare Camilla Chafer 1/24
8. Capua
✱ royal character Queen Isabelle of Androvia Queen's Winter Wedding Charade Heidi Rice 1/5
9. Detour To Naples
✱ set primarily during the summer around the 4th of July Oh Say Can You Fudge Nancy CoCo 12/5
cover posted because I love fireworks

10. Benevento
✱ WIND found in title Wyoming Wildcat Elizabeth Lane 12/9
11. Basilicata
✱ published before 1993 Jan 01, 1950 My Gun Is Quick Mickey Spillane 11/30 AND
✱ MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA Mike Hammer
12. Taranto
✱ boat or ship on cover Murder at High Sea Karen McSpade 12/4

13. Brindisi
✱ FINAL book of a series Hang Ten Australian Cozy #12 Surfboards and Suspects Stacey Alabaster 12/13

[Meg, Contributor]

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist ==> MC Marius Quinn is a mystery author
Murder at Everham Hall, Benedict Brown 12/16

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book with a road on the cover
A Legacy of Murder, Connie Berry 12/18

3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a journey ==> MC travels to Florida Keys to spread ashes
Mrs. Nash's Ashes, Sarah Adler 11/07

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title (in any order).
Murder at the Matterhorn, T.A. Williams 11/15

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a book with tombs or a graveyard on its cover
An Occupied Grave, A.G. Barnett 01/07

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book with a male character who is very religious ==> Father Frank
Blooming Rose, Rob Wyatt 12/18

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time ==> December 2020
Mince Pies, Mistletoe and Murder, Sherri Bryan 12/12

8. Capua
✱ Read a book with a royal character ==> Queen Mary
We Three Queens, Rhys Bowen 01/04

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book that was a "detour" for you in some way ==> book is scifi, a genre I don't usually read
Sweeping S'Ride, Julia Huni 12/07

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order).
Whispers Under Ground, Ben Aaronovitch 11/25

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book published before 1993 ==> 1972
Tied Up in Tinsel, Ngaio Marsh 12/13

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover and
The Greek Island Gig: Cozy Beatles Mystery, Kal Smagh 01/12

13. Brindisi
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum).
Witch on Second, Juliette Harper 11/20

[Patrizia, Contributor]

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

13/13

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ.
The Hiding Place by Paula Munier 14 November; 5☆


2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book belonging to a trilogy.
A Trail of Lies by Kylie Logan 28 November; 4☆


3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum).
Cold Light of Day by Elizabeth Goddard 10 November; 5☆


4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date)
12 November 2024- Death by the Book by Lucy Connelly 16 November; 4 1/2☆


5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a series book #1
Mile High Mystery by Cindi Myers 12 November; 4☆


6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).
Tabby or Not Tabby by Eryn Scott 6 November; 4 1/2☆


7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time (tell us when you added it).
4 October 2017- Death by Espresso by Alex Erickson 8 November; 3 1/2☆


8. Capua
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO
A Drunkard's Path by Clare O'Donohue 20 November; 3☆


9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book set primarily during the summer
set in August- Under Pressure by Sara Driscoll 24 November; 5☆


10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order).
Kidnapped in the Woods by Deena Alexander 15 December; 4 1/2☆


11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA.
Rose- Forest Trap by Sigrid Holm 4 November; 3☆


12. Taranto
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The).
Alaskan Wilderness Murder by Kathleen Tailer 11 December; 4 1/2☆


13. Brindisi
✱ Read a book with the words OLIVE OIL in its text (share the text)
"... (the MC) was now browning it (the chicken) in OLIVE OIL" (page 198)- Haunted Hibiscus by Laura Childs 9 December; 4 1/2☆

[Brenda]

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
13/13

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ.
The Girl With No Name by Lisa Regan 5★s 21/11/24

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (view spoiler) (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book belonging to a trilogy.
Reunion and Revenge by Karen Musser Nortman 4★s 7/11/24

3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where a commercial business is important to the plot (explain how) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a journey (explain briefly) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum).
The Workhouse Lass by Chrissie Walsh 4★s 6/11/24 A move to the seaside of Scarborough

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book where the characters visit a museum (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title (in any order).
I'll Be Home for Mischief by Jacqueline Frost 5★s 9/11/24

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a book with tombs or a graveyard on its cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a series book #1, #3, or #13 OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA.
Thin Ice by Michael Davies 5★s 1/11/24

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book set during the Italian Middle Ages (from 476 to 1492: tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book with a male character who is very religious (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).
Second Chance by Diana Thurgood 5★s 10/11/24

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book where an important figure from the past is mentioned (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time (tell us when you added it).
Hidden on the Fens by Joy Ellis 5★s 10/11/24 4th February, 2023

8. Capua
✱ Read a book set in a location that has a "nickname" (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with a royal character (real or fictional; tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO
Christmas with the Queen by Hazel Gaynor 5★s 16/11/24 Queen Elizabeth II

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book that was a "detour" for you in some way (briefly explain why) OR
✱ Read a book set primarily during the summer OR
✱ Read a book where archaeology is important to the plot (explain how).
Emerald Secrets by Rhonda Forrest 5★s 23/11/24

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has had its title changed to a new one (include link to both titles) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC must make an important choice (explain briefly) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order).
Murder in New York by Helena Dixon 5★s 18/11/24

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its page count: 1, 9, 5, or 0 (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book published before 1993 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA.
Rolling Toward Clear Skies by Catherine Ryan Hyde 5★s 7/11/24 Maggie Blount

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a character of Greek origin (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The).
A Vow of Silence by Veronica Black 4★s 26/11/23

13. Brindisi
✱ Read the FINAL book of a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with the words OLIVE OIL in its text (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum).
The Golden Thread by Tea Cooper 5★s 2/11/24

[JoAnne]

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Read: 13/13

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ.
Under the Stars Laura Pavlov 11/19/24

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book belonging to a trilogy.
Love in a Pickle L.B. Dunbar 11/21/24 (The Winters Sisters #3)

3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum).
Love in Deed L.B. Dunbar 11/11/24

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4.
Published May 14, 2024 Cross My Heart Lea Coll 11/4/24

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a series book #1 AND
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA.
Charlotte The Seaside House Sophie Kenna 11/10/24 (Marina Cove #1)

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).
Telling Lies L.A. Dobbs 11/2/24

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book with 4 AND 0 in its page count.
104 pages A Broken Bone Melinda Leigh 11/5/24

8. Capua
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO.
Keeping Secrets L.A. Dobbs 11/18/24

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book set primarily during the summer.
No More Secrets Lucy Score 11/22/24

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has had its title changed to a new one.
Riley Thorn and the Corpse in the Closet Lucy Score 12/1/24 The Corpse In the Closet

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its page count: 1, 9, 5, or 0.
350 pages Love in Due Time L.B. Dunbar 11/6/24

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book with a boat on the cover.
The Shifting Tides Sophie Kenna 1/25/25

13. Brindisi
✱ Read the FINAL book of a series.
The Wrong Bones Melinda Leigh 11/24/24 (Widow's Island #10)

[Kim]

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

11/13

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist (Lillian) OR
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk. Kathleen Rooney. 11.5.24

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (view spoiler) (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book belonging to a trilogy.

3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a journey (the 3 main characters escape to Africa)
The Rooster Bar. John Grisham. 11.3.24

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title (in any order).
How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House. Cherie Jones. 11.4.24

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a series book #1 (Mysteries of Cobble Hill Farm #1)
Digging up Secrets. Elizabeth Penney. 11.7.24

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).
Sparring Partners. John Grisham. 11.2.24

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book where an important figure from the past is mentioned (Hitler)
The Keeper of Happy Endings. Barbara Davis. 11.2.24

8. Capua
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO
Joy. Danielle Steel. 11.3.24

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book set primarily during the summer OR
The Last Word. Ellery Adams. 11.9.24

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book where the MC must make an important choice (whether or not to file a lawsuit) OR
That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America. Amanda Jones. 11.6.24

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA. (Theodore Boone)
The Accused. John Grisham. 11.5.24

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover (post cover) OR
Summers at the Saint. Mary Kay Andrews. 11.8.24


13. Brindisi
✱ Read the FINAL book of a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with the words OLIVE OIL in its text (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum)

[CassieCruel]

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
8/13

✅1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ - Hell for Hire - Rachel Aaron - 9/11

✅2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (tell us where) - The Vampire and the Case of her Dastardly Death - set in London - 20/11

✅3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a journey (explain briefly) - Can't Spell Treason Without Tea - 24/11 - Both MCs travel to multiple villages

✅4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title (in any order) - Magic, Movies, and Murder - 5/11

✅5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a series book #1 - Cupcakes and Crime - 16/11

✅6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book with a male character who is very religious (tell us who) - Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons - 1/12 - Mr Wiggan is a vicar

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book where an important figure from the past is mentioned (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time (tell us when you added it).

✅8. Capua
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO - Jingle all the Slay - 7/12 - Dakota Cassidy

✅9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book that was a "detour" for you in some way (briefly explain why) - Tattered Huntress - 15/12 - caught my attention on KU but skipped ahead of all my tbr

✅10. Benevento
✱ Read a book where the MC must make an important choice (explain briefly) - The Lies of Vampires and Slayers - 12/12 - Jade is put in charge of her squad and has to call shots on patrols

✅11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its page count: 1, 9, 5, or 0 (share page count) - Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Kanna's Daily Life, Vol. 2 - 2/11 - 180 pages

✅12. Taranto
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The) - The Vampire and the Case of the Secretive Siren - 20/1

✅13. Brindisi
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum) - Glimmer of the Other - 5/12

[Bev(baglady)]

Sign me up Please

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
11/01/2024 - 02/28/2024

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ.

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (view spoiler) (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book belonging to a trilogy.

3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where a commercial business is important to the plot (explain how) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a journey (explain briefly) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum).

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book where the characters visit a museum (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title (in any order).

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a book with tombs or a graveyard on its cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a series book #1, #3, or #13 OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA.

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book set during the Italian Middle Ages (from 476 to 1492: tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book with a male character who is very religious (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book where an important figure from the past is mentioned (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time (tell us when you added it).

8. Capua
✱ Read a book set in a location that has a "nickname" (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with a royal character (real or fictional; tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book that was a "detour" for you in some way (briefly explain why) OR
✱ Read a book set primarily during the summer OR
✱ Read a book where archaeology is important to the plot (explain how).

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has had its title changed to a new one (include link to both titles) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC must make an important choice (explain briefly) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order).

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its page count: 1, 9, 5, or 0 (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book published before 1993 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA.

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a character of Greek origin (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The).

13. Brindisi
✱ Read the FINAL book of a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with the words OLIVE OIL in its text (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum).

[Jan, Moderator]

Welcome everyone! You should all be linked up. Have fun!

[Barb]

ICONIC TRAILS: VIA APPIA (APPIAN WAY), 11/1 – 2/28
13/13 COMPLETE

1. THE REDISCOVERY OF A ROAD
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ
author Maddie Please – Sisters Making Mischief, finished 11/5/24 ★★★★

2. THE ROMAN ROADS
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (view spoiler) (tell us where)
Wales : Evan Can Wait (Constable Evans #5), by Rhys Bowen, finished 11/18/24 ★★★★

3. THE VIA APPIA
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum)
Peril in Paperback (Bibliophile #6), by Kate Carlisle, finished 11/22/24 ★★★★

4. STARTING LOCATION: ROME
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date)
publ 2014 : Death of a Christmas Caterer (Hayley Powell #5), by Lee Hollis, finished 11/2/24 ★★★★

5. THE APPIA ANTICA REGIONAL PARK
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA
Charlotte : A Fatal Booking (Booklover’s B&B #3), by Victoria Gilbert, finished 11/11/24 ★★★.5

6. THE CASTELLI ROMANI AREA
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The)
The Silver-Haired Sisterhood, by Judy Leigh, finished 11/9/24 ★★★★

7. ALONG THE LAZIO COAST
✱ Read a book with 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count)
304 pages : Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine, by Sarah Lohman, finished 12/2/24 ★★★★

8. CAPUA
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO
author Daphne Silver – The Tell-Tale Homicide (Rare Books #2), by Daphne Silver, finished 11/1/24 ★★★★

9. DETOUR TO NAPLES
✱ Read a book where archaeology is important to the plot (explain how)
Amelia, Emerson and more are archeologists : Guardian of the Horizon (Amelia Peabody #16), by Elizabeth Peters, finished 12/3/24 ★★★★

10. BENEVENTO
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order)
It’s a Wonderful Knife (Comfort Food #5), by Christine Wenger, finished 11/10/24 ★★★★

11. BASILICATA
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its page count: 1, 9, 5, or 0 (share page count) AND
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA
512 pages and MC Tom : Ten Lords a-Leaping (Father Tom Christmas #3), by C.C. Benison, finished 11/4/24 ★★★★

12. TARANTO
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The)
Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) (Vera Wong #2), by Jesse Q. Sutanto, finished 11/26/24 ★★★.5

13. BRINDISI
✱ Read the FINAL book of a series (share series name)
Lowcountry Getaway (Liz Talbot #11), by Susan M. Boyer, finished 11/3/24 ★★★★

[Olivermagnus]

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

13 of 13 Complete

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ.
The Last List of Mabel Beaumont - Laura Pearson - 11/7/24 - LP

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (tell us where)
One by One - Ruth Ware - 4 Stars - 2/7/25 - set in France

3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum).
Cast into Doubt - Patricia MacDonald - 11/6/24 - CID

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date)
The Lily of Ludgate Hill - Mimi Matthews - 11/14/24 - orig pub Jan 16, 2024

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a series book #1, #3, or #13
Black Powder War - Naomi Novik - 11/5/24 - #3 Temeraire

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).
Everfair - Nisi Shawl - 11/11/24

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book where an important figure from the past is mentioned (tell us who)
Jackie - Dawn Tripp - 12/7/24 - John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Aristotle Onassis

8. Capua
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO
Fields of Air - Shelley Adina - 12/6/24 - SA

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book where archaeology is important to the plot (explain how).
The Janus Stone - Elly Griffiths - 4 Stars - 1/10/25 - Dr. Ruth Galloway, head of forensic archaeology at the University of North Norfolk, is called to consult when an archaeology team uncovers the bones of a small child (minus the skull), buried underneath the main doorway of a derelict Victorian mansion in Norwich.

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order).
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me - Mariana Zapata - 4 Stars - 1/18/25

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book published before 1993 (share publication date)
Street of the Five Moons - Elizabeth Peters - 12/25/24 - orig pub 1978

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The).
A is for Alibi - Sue Grafton - 12/26/24

13. Brindisi
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum).
Tongues of Serpents - Naomi Novik - 11/27/24 - TOS

[Catsalive]

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
1/11/24 - 28/2/25
13/13

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ.
Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey 13/11 4★

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire - Germany
Lightning by Dean Koontz 13/11 3.5★

3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where a commercial business is important to the plot - MCs run their own business
Pumpkin Spice Peril by Jenn McKinlay 2/11 2.5★

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title
Howloween Murder by Laurien Berenson 1/11 2.5★

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA - Casey
Gone with the Wool by Betty Hechtman 3/11 2.5★

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).
The Seachangers by Meredith Appleyard 15/11 5★

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time - 2007
Creation in Death by J.D. Robb 9/11 4★

8. Capua
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO
Death Overdue by Allison Brook 5/11 3★

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book that was a "detour" for you in some way - one fantasy in among a whole bunch of cosy mysteries that I needed a break from
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree 4/11 4★

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book where the MC must make an important choice - Moist must decide whether to accept Vetinari's offer or take a very long drop
Going Postal by Terry Pratchett 8/11 5★

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book published before 1993 - 1818
Persuasion by Jane Austen 7/11 5★

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book with a character of Greek origin - Clio (Muse of History)
Just One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi Taylor 11/11 3.5★

13. Brindisi
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum)
The Terrible Tide by Alisa Craig, Charlotte MacLeod 6/11 3★

[Jan, Moderator]

Welcome Barb, Lynda & Kylie!

[Ruth]

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
0/13

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ.

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (view spoiler) (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book belonging to a trilogy.

3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where a commercial business is important to the plot (explain how) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a journey (explain briefly) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum).

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book where the characters visit a museum (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title (in any order).

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a book with tombs or a graveyard on its cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a series book #1, #3, or #13 OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA.

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book set during the Italian Middle Ages (from 476 to 1492: tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book with a male character who is very religious (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book where an important figure from the past is mentioned (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time (tell us when you added it).

8. Capua
✱ Read a book set in a location that has a "nickname" (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with a royal character (real or fictional; tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book that was a "detour" for you in some way (briefly explain why) OR
✱ Read a book set primarily during the summer OR
✱ Read a book where archaeology is important to the plot (explain how).

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has had its title changed to a new one (include link to both titles) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC must make an important choice (explain briefly) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order).

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its page count: 1, 9, 5, or 0 (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book published before 1993 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA.

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a character of Greek origin (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The).

13. Brindisi
✱ Read the FINAL book of a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with the words OLIVE OIL in its text (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum).

[Jan, Moderator]

Have fun Ruth!

[Ed]

*****COMPLETED 6/22/25*****

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
13/13

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist (tell us who)- the title character's nephew is a writer AND narrator of the action in Auntie Poldi and the Vineyards of Etna by Mario Giordano-11/14/24
- OR
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ.

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (view spoiler) (tell us where) -England- Can You Forgive Her? Volume II by Anthony Trollope-12/21/24
OR
✱ Read a book belonging to a trilogy.

3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where a commercial business is important to the plot (explain how) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a journey (explain briefly) The MC is a detective sent from France to Cambodia in Battambang by Ron Poulton-3/21/25
OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum).

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book where the characters visit a museum (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title (in any order).- Keepers of The Wisdom Daily Meditations: Reflections from Lives Well Lived by Karen Casey-12/31/24

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a book with tombs or a graveyard on its cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a series book #1, #3, or #13- series #1- Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers-1/22/25
OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA.

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book set during the Italian Middle Ages (from 476 to 1492: tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book with a male character who is very religious (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).- Thomas and Niko in the City of Trees by Kid Boise-5/29/25-

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book where an important figure from the past is mentioned (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time (tell us when you added it). added 8/9/2017- -Time Regained by Marcel Proust- 2/23/25

8. Capua
✱ Read a book set in a location that has a "nickname" (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with a royal character (real or fictional; tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO- Russell Baker's Book of American Humor by Russell Baker-5/15/25

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book that was a "detour" for you in some way (briefly explain why) OR
✱ Read a book set primarily during the summer- Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney-2/19/25
OR
✱ Read a book where archaeology is important to the plot (explain how).

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has had its title changed to a new one (include link to both titles) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC must make an important choice (explain briefly) The King must decide to follow the advice to go to provided by Cardinal Richilieu... or to refrain as advised by his wife and mother in The Red Sphinx: A Sequel to The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas-6/22/25-
OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order).

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its page count: 1, 9, 5, or 0 (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book published before 1993 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA.- The MC is the author- his first name is "Arnold"- The Know-It-All by A.J. Jacobs-5/24/25

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a character of Greek origin (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The).- No Brainer by Jeff Kinney- 1/4/25

13. Brindisi
✱ Read the FINAL book of a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with the words OLIVE OIL in its text (share the text)-p.236-The Sicilian-"...always says he would be selling olive oil..." 12/22/24
OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum)

[Jan, Moderator]

Welcome to the challenge Ed!

[Teri-K]

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
26/26

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist (tell us who)
Smoke Screen by Sandra Brown 11/12
Britt is a journalist.
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL on its GR homepage
Forest Walking: Discovering the Trees and Woodlands of North America by Peter Wohlleben 11/23
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ.

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover)
Crook o' Lune by E.C.R. Lorac 12/8
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (view spoiler) (tell us where)
Poison in the Pen by Patricia Wentworth 11/8
Britain
✱ Read a book belonging to a trilogy.

3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where a commercial business is important to the plot (explain how) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a journey (explain briefly)
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 12/5
Elizabeth takes a trip with her Aunt and Uncle.
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum).
Christmas in Painted Pony Creek by Linda Lael Miller 11/4

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book where the characters visit a museum (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date)
Rift in the Soul by Faith Hunter 11/3
2024
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title (in any order).
The Spiritual Poems of Rumi by Jalal ad-Din Muhammad ar-Rumi 11/22

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a book with tombs or a graveyard on its cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a series book #1.
Dead Men Don't Ski by Patricia Moyes 11/25
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA.
In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz 11/15
Isabella

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book set during the Italian Middle Ages (from 476 to 1492: tell us when)
Henry IV, Part 2 by William Shakespeare 11/23
1413
✱ Read a book with a male character who is very religious (tell us who)
Fugitive Spy by Jordyn Redwood 11/8
Casper
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book where an important figure from the past is mentioned (tell us who)
Cymbeline by William Shakespeare 12/7
Augustus and Julius Caesar
✱ Read a book with 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count)
Crossed Skis by Carol Carnac 11/11
240 pp
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time (tell us when you added it).

8. Capua
✱ Read a book set in a location that has a "nickname" (tell us where)
The Trial by James Patterson 12/3
San Francisco/Frisco/ect.
✱ Read a book with a royal character (real or fictional; tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO
A Pint of Murder by Alisa Craig 11/7

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book that was a "detour" for you in some way (briefly explain why)
Agatha Christie: First Lady of Crime by H.R.F. Keating 11/19
I requested this book through ILL, then forgot about it. When it finally showed up I only had a short time to read it, so I put aside several other books I was reading to get it finished and returned on time.
✱ Read a book set primarily during the summer
A Small Slice of Summer by Betty Neels 11/27
✱ Read a book where archaeology is important to the plot (explain how).

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has had its title changed to a new one (include link to both titles) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC must make an important choice (explain briefly)
Changes at Fairacre by Miss Read 11/22
Miss Read has to decide if she should move or not.
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order).
Wildfire at Midnight by Mary Stewart 12/1

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its page count: 1, 9, 5, or 0 (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book published before 1993 (share publication date)
Snowed Up by Rosalie K. Fry 11/26
1970
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA.
The Lighted Heart by Elizabeth Yates 11/22
251 pp, published 1960, Elizabeth

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover (post cover)
Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian 12/15

✱ Read a book with a character of Greek origin (tell us who)
The Odyssey by Homer11/9
Odysseus and pretty much everyone else in the book.
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The).

13. Brindisi
✱ Read the FINAL book of a series (share series name)
Ruby Fever by Ilona Andrews 12/18
Hidden Legacy series.
✱ Read a book with the words OLIVE OIL in its text (share the text)
Odes, and Carmen Saeculare by Horatius 11/23
"Or avoid olive oil as cautiously as if it were snake blood, or sprt arms black and blue from weapons..."
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum)

[Karen ♐]

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
13/13

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist (tell us who) - Nell - Happily Ever After in Bliss Sophie Oak - 11/23/24

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book belonging to a trilogy. - Luck of the Devil Meghan March - 12/13/24

3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where a commercial business is important to the plot (explain how) - MC owns a construction company where fires are being set to all of his projects - Against the Fire Kat Martin - 11/10/24

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date) - Pub 2014-BLUE Bronwen Pryce - 11/12/24

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA. - Adam - Bittersweet Noelle Adams - 11/2/24

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The). - Alpha's Danger Renee Rose - 11/4/24

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time (tell us when you added it). - Added 10/25/21 - The Enforcer Renee Rose - 11/11/24

8. Capua
✱ Read a book with a royal character (real or fictional; tell us who) - Lily is a princess - Royally In Trouble Meghan Quinn - 11/3/24

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book that was a "detour" for you in some way (briefly explain why) - I don't normally read Sci Fi - When Gracie Met the Grump Mariana Zapata - 1/22/25

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has had its title changed to a new one (include link to both titles) - Forbidden Billionaire and Mr. Pink Tessa Layne - 11/7/24

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA. - Anabella - The Sentinel Delta James - 11/12/24

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The). - Alpha Bully Renee Rose - 1/10/25

13. Brindisi
✱ Read the FINAL book of a series (share series name) - Hiding Places Skye Warren - 11/29/24

[Jan, Moderator]

Welcome Teri & Karen!

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
0/13

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ.

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (view spoiler) (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book belonging to a trilogy.

3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where a commercial business is important to the plot (explain how) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a journey (explain briefly) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum).

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book where the characters visit a museum (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title (in any order).

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a book with tombs or a graveyard on its cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a series book #1, #3, or #13 OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA.

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book set during the Italian Middle Ages (from 476 to 1492: tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book with a male character who is very religious (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book where an important figure from the past is mentioned (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time (tell us when you added it).

8. Capua
✱ Read a book set in a location that has a "nickname" (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with a royal character (real or fictional; tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book that was a "detour" for you in some way (briefly explain why) OR
✱ Read a book set primarily during the summer OR
✱ Read a book where archaeology is important to the plot (explain how).

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has had its title changed to a new one (include link to both titles) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC must make an important choice (explain briefly) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order).

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its page count: 1, 9, 5, or 0 (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book published before 1993 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA.

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a character of Greek origin (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The).

13. Brindisi
✱ Read the FINAL book of a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with the words OLIVE OIL in its text (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum).

[Jan, Moderator]

Welcome to the challenge Sallie!

[Catsalive]

Completed

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
1/11/24 - 28/2/25
13/13

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ.
Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey 13/11 4★

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire - Germany
Lightning by Dean Koontz 13/11 3.5★

3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where a commercial business is important to the plot - MCs run their own business
Pumpkin Spice Peril by Jenn McKinlay 2/11 2.5★

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title
Howloween Murder by Laurien Berenson 1/11 2.5★

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA - Casey
Gone with the Wool by Betty Hechtman 3/11 2.5★

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).
The Seachangers by Meredith Appleyard 15/11 5★

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time - 2007
Creation in Death by J.D. Robb 9/11 4★

8. Capua
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO
Death Overdue by Allison Brook 5/11 3★

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book that was a "detour" for you in some way - one fantasy in among a whole bunch of cosy mysteries that I needed a break from
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree 4/11 4★

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book where the MC must make an important choice - Moist must decide whether to accept Vetinari's offer or take a very long drop
Going Postal by Terry Pratchett 8/11 5★

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book published before 1993 - 1818
Persuasion by Jane Austen 7/11 5★

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book with a character of Greek origin - Clio (Muse of History)
Just One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi Taylor 11/11 3.5★

13. Brindisi
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum)
The Terrible Tide by Alisa Craig, Charlotte MacLeod 6/11 3★

[Jan, Moderator]

First to finish! Fantastic job Kylie!

[Brenda]

Finished :)

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
13/13

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL on its GR homepage OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ.
The Girl With No Name by Lisa Regan 5★s 21/11/24

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (view spoiler) (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book belonging to a trilogy.
Reunion and Revenge by Karen Musser Nortman 4★s 7/11/24

3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where a commercial business is important to the plot (explain how) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a journey (explain briefly) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum).
The Workhouse Lass by Chrissie Walsh 4★s 6/11/24 A move to the seaside of Scarborough

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book where the characters visit a museum (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title (in any order).
I'll Be Home for Mischief by Jacqueline Frost 5★s 9/11/24

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a book with tombs or a graveyard on its cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a series book #1, #3, or #13 OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA.
Thin Ice by Michael Davies 5★s 1/11/24

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book set during the Italian Middle Ages (from 476 to 1492: tell us when) OR
✱ Read a book with a male character who is very religious (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).
Second Chance by Diana Thurgood 5★s 10/11/24

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book where an important figure from the past is mentioned (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book with 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time (tell us when you added it).
Hidden on the Fens by Joy Ellis 5★s 10/11/24 4th February, 2023

8. Capua
✱ Read a book set in a location that has a "nickname" (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with a royal character (real or fictional; tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO
Christmas with the Queen by Hazel Gaynor 5★s 16/11/24 Queen Elizabeth II

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book that was a "detour" for you in some way (briefly explain why) OR
✱ Read a book set primarily during the summer OR
✱ Read a book where archaeology is important to the plot (explain how).
Emerald Secrets by Rhonda Forrest 5★s 23/11/24

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has had its title changed to a new one (include link to both titles) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC must make an important choice (explain briefly) OR
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order).
Murder in New York by Helena Dixon 5★s 18/11/24

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its page count: 1, 9, 5, or 0 (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book published before 1993 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA.
Rolling Toward Clear Skies by Catherine Ryan Hyde 5★s 7/11/24 Maggie Blount

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a character of Greek origin (tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The).
A Vow of Silence by Veronica Black 4★s 26/11/23

13. Brindisi
✱ Read the FINAL book of a series (share series name) OR
✱ Read a book with the words OLIVE OIL in its text (share the text) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum).
The Golden Thread by Tea Cooper 5★s 2/11/24

[Jan, Moderator]

Terrific job Brenda!

[Brenda]

Thank you Jan :)

[Kim]

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Completed 12.3.24
13/13

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist (Lillian) OR
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk. Kathleen Rooney. 11.5.24

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover)
Noel Street. Richard Paul Evans. 11.20.24


3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a journey (the 3 main characters escape to Africa)
The Rooster Bar. John Grisham. 11.3.24

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title (in any order).
How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House. Cherie Jones. 11.4.24

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a series book #1 (Mysteries of Cobble Hill Farm #1)
Digging up Secrets. Elizabeth Penney. 11.7.24

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).
Sparring Partners. John Grisham. 11.2.24

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book where an important figure from the past is mentioned (Hitler)
The Keeper of Happy Endings. Barbara Davis. 11.2.24

8. Capua
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO
Joy. Danielle Steel. 11.3.24

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book set primarily during the summer OR
The Last Word. Ellery Adams. 11.9.24

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book where the MC must make an important choice (whether or not to file a lawsuit) OR
That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America. Amanda Jones. 11.6.24

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA. (Theodore Boone)
The Accused. John Grisham. 11.5.24

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover (post cover) OR
Summers at the Saint. Mary Kay Andrews. 11.8.24


13. Brindisi
✱ Read the FINAL book of a series (Ernest Cunningham)
Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret. Benjamin Stevenson. 11.16.24

[Jan, Moderator]

Way to go Kim!

[Patrizia, Contributor]

Done!

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ.
The Hiding Place by Paula Munier 14 November; 5☆


2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book belonging to a trilogy.
A Trail of Lies by Kylie Logan 28 November; 4☆


3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum).
Cold Light of Day by Elizabeth Goddard 10 November; 5☆


4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date)
12 November 2024- Death by the Book by Lucy Connelly 16 November; 4 1/2☆


5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a series book #1
Mile High Mystery by Cindi Myers 12 November; 4☆


6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).
Tabby or Not Tabby by Eryn Scott 6 November; 4 1/2☆


7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time (tell us when you added it).
4 October 2017- Death by Espresso by Alex Erickson 8 November; 3 1/2☆


8. Capua
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO
A Drunkard's Path by Clare O'Donohue 20 November; 3☆


9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book set primarily during the summer
set in August- Under Pressure by Sara Driscoll 24 November; 5☆


10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order).
Kidnapped in the Woods by Deena Alexander 15 December; 4 1/2☆


11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA.
Rose- Forest Trap by Sigrid Holm 4 November; 3☆


12. Taranto
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The).
Alaskan Wilderness Murder by Kathleen Tailer 11 December; 4 1/2☆


13. Brindisi
✱ Read a book with the words OLIVE OIL in its text (share the text)
"... (the MC) was now browning it (the chicken) in OLIVE OIL" (page 198)- Haunted Hibiscus by Laura Childs 9 December; 4 1/2☆

[Jan, Moderator]

Great challenge work Patrizia!

[Teri-K]

I finished a double - don't think I can do them all, though. Thanks for the fun, Jan!

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
26/26

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist (tell us who)
Smoke Screen by Sandra Brown 11/12
Britt is a journalist.
✱ Read a book tagged TRAVEL on its GR homepage
Forest Walking: Discovering the Trees and Woodlands of North America by Peter Wohlleben 11/23
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ.

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book with a road on the cover (post cover)
Crook o' Lune by E.C.R. Lorac 12/8
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (view spoiler) (tell us where)
Poison in the Pen by Patricia Wentworth 11/8
Britain
✱ Read a book belonging to a trilogy.

3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where a commercial business is important to the plot (explain how) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a journey (explain briefly)
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 12/5
Elizabeth takes a trip with her Aunt and Uncle.
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum).
Christmas in Painted Pony Creek by Linda Lael Miller 11/4

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book where the characters visit a museum (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date)
Rift in the Soul by Faith Hunter 11/3
2024
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title (in any order).
The Spiritual Poems of Rumi by Jalal ad-Din Muhammad ar-Rumi 11/22

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a book with tombs or a graveyard on its cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a series book #1.
Dead Men Don't Ski by Patricia Moyes 11/25
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA.
In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz 11/15
Isabella

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book set during the Italian Middle Ages (from 476 to 1492: tell us when)
Henry IV, Part 2 by William Shakespeare 11/23
1413
✱ Read a book with a male character who is very religious (tell us who)
Fugitive Spy by Jordyn Redwood 11/8
Casper
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The).

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book where an important figure from the past is mentioned (tell us who)
Cymbeline by William Shakespeare 12/7
Augustus and Julius Caesar
✱ Read a book with 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count)
Crossed Skis by Carol Carnac 11/11
240 pp
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time (tell us when you added it).

8. Capua
✱ Read a book set in a location that has a "nickname" (tell us where)
The Trial by James Patterson 12/3
San Francisco/Frisco/ect.
✱ Read a book with a royal character (real or fictional; tell us who) OR
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO
A Pint of Murder by Alisa Craig 11/7

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book that was a "detour" for you in some way (briefly explain why)
Agatha Christie: First Lady of Crime by H.R.F. Keating 11/19
I requested this book through ILL, then forgot about it. When it finally showed up I only had a short time to read it, so I put aside several other books I was reading to get it finished and returned on time.
✱ Read a book set primarily during the summer
A Small Slice of Summer by Betty Neels 11/27
✱ Read a book where archaeology is important to the plot (explain how).

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has had its title changed to a new one (include link to both titles) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC must make an important choice (explain briefly)
Changes at Fairacre by Miss Read 11/22
Miss Read has to decide if she should move or not.
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order).
Wildfire at Midnight by Mary Stewart 12/1

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its page count: 1, 9, 5, or 0 (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book published before 1993 (share publication date)
Snowed Up by Rosalie K. Fry 11/26
1970
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA.
The Lighted Heart by Elizabeth Yates 11/22
251 pp, published 1960, Elizabeth

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover (post cover)
Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian 12/15

✱ Read a book with a character of Greek origin (tell us who)
The Odyssey by Homer11/9
Odysseus and pretty much everyone else in the book.
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The).

13. Brindisi
✱ Read the FINAL book of a series (share series name)
Ruby Fever by Ilona Andrews 12/18
Hidden Legacy series.
✱ Read a book with the words OLIVE OIL in its text (share the text)
Odes, and Carmen Saeculare by Horatius 11/23
"Or avoid olive oil as cautiously as if it were snake blood, or sprt arms black and blue from weapons..."
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum)

[Richard]

WC - Via Appia (Appian Way)

✅ Total: 30/30

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
MC - writer
19/12 - The Untold Story of Books: A Writer's History of Publishing, Michael Castleman - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The economics of publishing from a writer’s point of view
MPG - travel
21/12 - Lonely Planet Germany, Austria & Switzerland's Best Trips, Lonely Planet - ⭐️⭐️
Author - initials in PAOLO RUMIZ
25/12 - Open, Honest, and Direct: A Guide to Unlocking Your Team's Potential, Aaron Levy - ⭐️⭐️

2. The Roman Roads
Cover - road
22/12 - , Jenni Bergal - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Set - a country once belonging to the Roman Empire
20/12 - Bismarck's War: The Franco-Prussian War and the Making of Modern Europe, Rachel Chrastil - ⭐️⭐️
France

3. The Via Appia
Plot - commercial business
22/12 - Ice Cream Social: The Struggle for the Soul of Ben & Jerry's, Brad Edmondson - ⭐️⭐️
Plot - MC takes a journey
22/12 - The Little Prince & Letter to a Hostage, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Title - all initials in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO
23/12 - Overcoming Imposter Anxiety: Move Beyond Fear of Failure and Self-Doubt to Embrace Your Worthy, Capable Self, Ijeoma Nwaogu - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
OIA

4. Starting Location: Rome
Published - year ends with 4
19/12 - Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation, Jim O’Heir - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
2024
Title - all letters of ROME
19/12 - Fifty Things that Made the Modern Economy, Tim Harford - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
Cover - graveyard
25/12 - , Peter Ross - ⭐️⭐️
MC - FN initial in CECILIA
26/12 - On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service, Anthony Fauci - ⭐️⭐️
Anthony

6. The Castelli Romani Area
Set - Italian Middle Ages
26/12 - The Devil's Doctor: Paracelsus and the World of Renaissance Magic and Science, Philip Ball - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"In Italy, epidemics of bubonic plague returned every ten years or so until the middle of the fifteenth century" p.56
MC - religious
21/12 - The Billionaire and The Monk: An Inspirational Story About Finding Extraordinary Happiness, Vibhor Kumar Singh - ⭐️⭐️
An MC is a Buddhist monk
Title - starts with a letter in CASTELLI
19/12 - Carpe Diem: Seizing the Day in a Distracted World, Roman Alexander Krznaric - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

7. Along the Lazio Coast
Text - important figure from the past
22/12 - Cool Town: How Athens, Georgia, Launched Alternative Music and Changed American Culture, Grace Elizabeth Hale - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Around Andy Warhol, drag had mashed together avant-garde and burlesque" p.37
Pages - 4 & 0
19/12 - I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine, Daniel J. Levitin - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
410 pages

8. Capua
Set - a place that has a nickname
20/12 - History of Hawaii: A Captivating Guide to Hawaiian History, Captivating History - ⭐️⭐️
"Hawaiʻi, the largest island, bearing the same name as the state itself, has the nickname The Big Island" p.11
Char - royal
24/12 - Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson, Paul French - ⭐️⭐️
MC became Duchess of Windsor
Author - initials in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO
19/12 - Crazy from the Heat, David Lee Roth - ⭐️

9. Detour to Naples
Plot - archaeology
20/12 - The Invention of Enterprise: Entrepreneurship from Ancient Mesopotamia to Modern Times, David S. Landes - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Archaeology has confirmed that 'modern' elements of enterprise were present and even dominant already in Mesopotamia in the third millennium BC" p.50

10. Benevento
Plot - MC must make an important choice
22/12 - Electric City: The Lost History of Ford and Edison’s American Utopia, Thomas Hager - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Ford emerged from the meeting realizing that he was being given a choice: He could either make a run for the White House, or he could get control of the Shoals. He could not have both." p.159
Title - all letters of WIND
25/12 - Own Your Weird: An Oddly Effective Way for Finding Happiness in Work, Life, and Love, Jason Zook - ⭐️⭐️

11. Basilicata
Pages - 2 of 1, 9, 5, 0
19/12 - Our Green Heart: The Soul and Science of Forests, Diana Beresford-Kroeger - ⭐️⭐️
215 pages
Published - before 1993
20/12 - The Zürau Aphorisms, Franz Kafka - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
1931
MC - FN initial in MATERA
20/12 - Unstressable: A Practical Guide to Stress-Free Living, Mo Gawdat - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mo

12. Taranto
Cover - ship
21/12 - , Kelly Weill - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Title - starts with a letter in NAVY
20/12 - The Vocabulary Builder Workbook: Simple Lessons and Activities to Teach Yourself Over 1,400 Must-Know Words, Chris Lele - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

13. Brindisi
Text - 'olive oil'
21/12 - Imperfect Environmentalist: How to Reduce Waste and Create Change for a Better Planet, Sheila Morovati - ⭐️⭐️
"lip scrub can be made by mixing just olive oil and brown sugar" p.106
Title - all initials in GATEWAY TO THE EAST
19/12 - A Theory of the Aphorism: From Confucius to Twitter, Andrew Hui - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ATOTA

[Jan, Moderator]

Teri-K wrote: "I finished a double - don't think I can do them all, though. Thanks for the fun, Jan!"

You went above and beyond! Fantastic job Teri!

[Jan, Moderator]

Enjoy the challenge Richard!

[Barb]

Finished

ICONIC TRAILS: VIA APPIA (APPIAN WAY), 11/1 – 2/28
13/13 COMPLETE

1. THE REDISCOVERY OF A ROAD
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in PAOLO RUMIZ
author Maddie Please – Sisters Making Mischief, finished 11/5/24 ★★★★

2. THE ROMAN ROADS
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (view spoiler) (tell us where)
Wales : Evan Can Wait (Constable Evans #5), by Rhys Bowen, finished 11/18/24 ★★★★

3. THE VIA APPIA
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum)
Peril in Paperback (Bibliophile #6), by Kate Carlisle, finished 11/22/24 ★★★★

4. STARTING LOCATION: ROME
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date)
publ 2014 : Death of a Christmas Caterer (Hayley Powell #5), by Lee Hollis, finished 11/2/24 ★★★★

5. THE APPIA ANTICA REGIONAL PARK
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in CECILIA
Charlotte : A Fatal Booking (Booklover’s B&B #3), by Victoria Gilbert, finished 11/11/24 ★★★.5

6. THE CASTELLI ROMANI AREA
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The)
The Silver-Haired Sisterhood, by Judy Leigh, finished 11/9/24 ★★★★

7. ALONG THE LAZIO COAST
✱ Read a book with 4 AND 0 in its page count (share page count)
304 pages : Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine, by Sarah Lohman, finished 12/2/24 ★★★★

8. CAPUA
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO
author Daphne Silver – The Tell-Tale Homicide (Rare Books #2), by Daphne Silver, finished 11/1/24 ★★★★

9. DETOUR TO NAPLES
✱ Read a book where archaeology is important to the plot (explain how)
Amelia, Emerson and more are archeologists : Guardian of the Horizon (Amelia Peabody #16), by Elizabeth Peters, finished 12/3/24 ★★★★

10. BENEVENTO
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order)
It’s a Wonderful Knife (Comfort Food #5), by Christine Wenger, finished 11/10/24 ★★★★

11. BASILICATA
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its page count: 1, 9, 5, or 0 (share page count) AND
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA
512 pages and MC Tom : Ten Lords a-Leaping (Father Tom Christmas #3), by C.C. Benison, finished 11/4/24 ★★★★

12. TARANTO
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The)
Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) (Vera Wong #2), by Jesse Q. Sutanto, finished 11/26/24 ★★★.5

13. BRINDISI
✱ Read the FINAL book of a series (share series name)
Lowcountry Getaway (Liz Talbot #11), by Susan M. Boyer, finished 11/3/24 ★★★★

[Jan, Moderator]

Terrific job Barb!

[Barb]

Thanks!

[Richard]

Finished

✅ Total: 30/30

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
MC - writer
19/12 - The Untold Story of Books: A Writer's History of Publishing, Michael Castleman - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The economics of publishing from a writer’s point of view
MPG - travel
21/12 - Lonely Planet Germany, Austria & Switzerland's Best Trips, Lonely Planet - ⭐️⭐️
Author - initials in PAOLO RUMIZ
25/12 - Open, Honest, and Direct: A Guide to Unlocking Your Team's Potential, Aaron Levy - ⭐️⭐️

2. The Roman Roads
Cover - road
22/12 - , Jenni Bergal - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Set - a country once belonging to the Roman Empire
20/12 - Bismarck's War: The Franco-Prussian War and the Making of Modern Europe, Rachel Chrastil - ⭐️⭐️
France

3. The Via Appia
Plot - commercial business
22/12 - Ice Cream Social: The Struggle for the Soul of Ben & Jerry's, Brad Edmondson - ⭐️⭐️
Plot - MC takes a journey
22/12 - The Little Prince & Letter to a Hostage, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Title - all initials in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO
23/12 - Overcoming Imposter Anxiety: Move Beyond Fear of Failure and Self-Doubt to Embrace Your Worthy, Capable Self, Ijeoma Nwaogu - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
OIA

4. Starting Location: Rome
Published - year ends with 4
19/12 - Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation, Jim O’Heir - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
2024
Title - all letters of ROME
19/12 - Fifty Things that Made the Modern Economy, Tim Harford - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
Cover - graveyard
25/12 - , Peter Ross - ⭐️⭐️
MC - FN initial in CECILIA
26/12 - On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service, Anthony Fauci - ⭐️⭐️
Anthony

6. The Castelli Romani Area
Set - Italian Middle Ages
26/12 - The Devil's Doctor: Paracelsus and the World of Renaissance Magic and Science, Philip Ball - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"In Italy, epidemics of bubonic plague returned every ten years or so until the middle of the fifteenth century" p.56
MC - religious
21/12 - The Billionaire and The Monk: An Inspirational Story About Finding Extraordinary Happiness, Vibhor Kumar Singh - ⭐️⭐️
An MC is a Buddhist monk
Title - starts with a letter in CASTELLI
19/12 - Carpe Diem: Seizing the Day in a Distracted World, Roman Alexander Krznaric - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

7. Along the Lazio Coast
Text - important figure from the past
22/12 - Cool Town: How Athens, Georgia, Launched Alternative Music and Changed American Culture, Grace Elizabeth Hale - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Around Andy Warhol, drag had mashed together avant-garde and burlesque" p.37
Pages - 4 & 0
19/12 - I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine, Daniel J. Levitin - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
410 pages

8. Capua
Set - a place that has a nickname
20/12 - History of Hawaii: A Captivating Guide to Hawaiian History, Captivating History - ⭐️⭐️
"Hawaiʻi, the largest island, bearing the same name as the state itself, has the nickname The Big Island" p.11
Char - royal
24/12 - Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson, Paul French - ⭐️⭐️
MC became Duchess of Windsor
Author - initials in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO
19/12 - Crazy from the Heat, David Lee Roth - ⭐️

9. Detour to Naples
Plot - archaeology
20/12 - The Invention of Enterprise: Entrepreneurship from Ancient Mesopotamia to Modern Times, David S. Landes - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Archaeology has confirmed that 'modern' elements of enterprise were present and even dominant already in Mesopotamia in the third millennium BC" p.50

10. Benevento
Plot - MC must make an important choice
22/12 - Electric City: The Lost History of Ford and Edison’s American Utopia, Thomas Hager - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Ford emerged from the meeting realizing that he was being given a choice: He could either make a run for the White House, or he could get control of the Shoals. He could not have both." p.159
Title - all letters of WIND
25/12 - Own Your Weird: An Oddly Effective Way for Finding Happiness in Work, Life, and Love, Jason Zook - ⭐️⭐️

11. Basilicata
Pages - 2 of 1, 9, 5, 0
19/12 - Our Green Heart: The Soul and Science of Forests, Diana Beresford-Kroeger - ⭐️⭐️
215 pages
Published - before 1993
20/12 - The Zürau Aphorisms, Franz Kafka - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
1931
MC - FN initial in MATERA
20/12 - Unstressable: A Practical Guide to Stress-Free Living, Mo Gawdat - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mo

12. Taranto
Cover - ship
21/12 - , Kelly Weill - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Title - starts with a letter in NAVY
20/12 - The Vocabulary Builder Workbook: Simple Lessons and Activities to Teach Yourself Over 1,400 Must-Know Words, Chris Lele - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

13. Brindisi
Text - 'olive oil'
21/12 - Imperfect Environmentalist: How to Reduce Waste and Create Change for a Better Planet, Sheila Morovati - ⭐️⭐️
"lip scrub can be made by mixing just olive oil and brown sugar" p.106
Title - all initials in GATEWAY TO THE EAST
19/12 - A Theory of the Aphorism: From Confucius to Twitter, Andrew Hui - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ATOTA

[Jan, Moderator]

Fantastic job Richard!

[Jan, Moderator]

All done!

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
13/13

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist (Cora Gresham): The Wind Off the Small Isles and The Lost One | Mary Stewart 12/7/24****


2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book set in a country once belonging to the Roman Empire (Britain): The Secret Book of Flora Lea | Patti Callahan Henry 12/11/24****


3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in APPIO CLAUDIO CIECO (three word minimum): I Cheerfully Refuse | Leif Enger 12/5/24***


4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book published in a year ending in 4 (share publication date): Ignited in Iceland | Victoria Walker 11/11/24****


5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a series book #3: Murder of the Bride | Faith Martin 12/6/24***


6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in CASTELLI (ignore A, An or The): Ambushed in the Alps | Zara Keane 11/10/24***


7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time (Apr 08, 2018). Julie and Romeo | Jeanne Ray 12/24/24****


8. Capua
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in BELVEDERE OF SAN LEUCIO: Secret Santa | Neil Richards 12/8/24****


9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book where archaeology is important to the plot (they toured an archaeological site and the murder was centered around a stolen artifact). Murder at the Mayan Temple | M.J. Mandrake 12/19/24***


10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has had its title changed to a new one (include link to both titles): Murder Changes Everything OR Death Changes Everything | Linda Crowder 11/16/24****


11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book in which the MC's first name begins with a letter found in MATERA (Anna): Hunting Season | Nevada Barr 11/3/24***


12. Taranto
✱ Read a book whose title starts with a letter found in NAVY (ignore A, An or The): Verity | Colleen Hoover 11/14/24**


13. Brindisi
✱ Read a book with the words OLIVE OIL in its text ("added some olive oil and butter"): The Stroke of Winter | Wendy Webb 12/10/24****

[Jennifer]

Another great finish!

[Jan, Moderator]

Tx Jennifer!

[Brenda]

Good job Jan!

[Meg, Contributor]

Finished!

Iconic Trails: Via Appia (Appian Way)
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

1. The Rediscovery of a Road
✱ Read a book where an important character is a writer or journalist ==> MC Marius Quinn is a mystery author
Murder at Everham Hall, Benedict Brown 12/16

2. The Roman Roads
✱ Read a book with a road on the cover
A Legacy of Murder, Connie Berry 12/18

3. The Via Appia
✱ Read a book where the MC takes a journey ==> MC travels to Florida Keys to spread ashes
Mrs. Nash's Ashes, Sarah Adler 11/07

4. Starting Location: Rome
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in ROME in its title (in any order).
Murder at the Matterhorn, T.A. Williams 11/15

5. The Appia Antica Regional Park
✱ Read a book with tombs or a graveyard on its cover
An Occupied Grave, A.G. Barnett 01/07

6. The Castelli Romani Area
✱ Read a book with a male character who is very religious ==> Father Frank
Blooming Rose, Rob Wyatt 12/18

7. Along the Lazio Coast
✱ Read a book that has been on your TBR a really long time ==> December 2020
Mince Pies, Mistletoe and Murder, Sherri Bryan 12/12

8. Capua
✱ Read a book with a royal character ==> Queen Mary
We Three Queens, Rhys Bowen 01/04

9. Detour To Naples
✱ Read a book that was a "detour" for you in some way ==> book is scifi, a genre I don't usually read
Sweeping S'Ride, Julia Huni 12/07

10. Benevento
✱ Read a book that has all the letters in WIND found in its title (in any order).
Whispers Under Ground, Ben Aaronovitch 11/25

11. Basilicata
✱ Read a book published before 1993 ==> 1972
Tied Up in Tinsel, Ngaio Marsh 12/13

12. Taranto
✱ Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover and
The Greek Island Gig: Cozy Beatles Mystery, Kal Smagh 01/12

13. Brindisi
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GATEWAY TO THE EAST (three word minimum).
Witch on Second, Juliette Harper 11/20