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Reader's Pursuit (2015)
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Round 4: Categories
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Globe on Cover (not all)
Map on Cover (not all)
Travelling Characters:
Daredevils
Wild
The Cruise of the Rolling Junk
Rolling Nowhere
A Walk Across America
Cross Country: Fifteen Years and 90,000 Miles on the Roads and Interstates of America with Lewis and Clark
The Lost Continent
Blue Highways: A Journey into America 63832
Roughing It
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Travels with Charley
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
Kiss the Morning Star
Wanderlust (listopia) (not all applies)
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a. Cover: Read a book which has on cover: a person in the act of entertaining (eg. Singing, dancing, etc) OR things which refer to entertaining (eg. Ballet shoes, music notes / symbols, etc). For example:
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, etcb. Title: Read a book with title and/or subtitle contain at least 2 of the musical scale: Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti. For example: One Hundred Years of Solitude, Pirate Latitude, etc
c. Author: Read a book of an author who is also an entertainer (could be actors / comedians / musicians etc). It can be fiction or non fiction; can be memoir but not biography. It has to be written by the entertainer turned author or vice versa. Please note a cameo appearance in a movie by an author of own book without any speaking part does not count (eg. Veronica Roth in Divergent movie) For example: Seriously� I’m Kidding, Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist, etc
d. Publication: Read a book (biography / fiction based on true story) published during lifetime of said entertainer. For example: Mother Goddam: Bette Davis, Billy, etc
e. Character: Read a book where main character enjoys a celebrity status as entertainer; eg. Lick, etc.
f. Plot: Read a book where main character is aspiring to be an entertainer OR is trying to crack into the industry. For example: Billy Elliot, etc
Note: the difference between e & f is that for e, characters have to be firmly established, that is they are already famous at the beginning of the book whilst in f, s/he is a nobody.
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Entertainer / author:
James Franco
Hillary Duff
Steve Martin
50 Cent
Carrie Fisher
Lauren Conrad
Hugh Laurie
Henry Rollins
Ethan Hawke
Nick Cave
Tyra Banks
Gillian Anderson
Tara Moss
John Waters
Tori Spelling
Denise Richards
Geri Halliwell
Robbie Williams
David Walliams
Richard Hammond
Russell Brand
Jo Nesbø
Katie Price
Nicole Richie
Lauren Conrad
Jennifer Love Hewitt (graphic novels!)
Matt Nable ()
Celebrity Author Book List -not all will qualify
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me
American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot
Wildflower
Melissa Explains It All: Tales from My Abnormally Normal Life
Written by Comedians (listopia)
celebrity characters:
XO
Softer Than Steel
Evolution
Movie Star by Lizzie Pepper
How to Reprimand Your Rock Star
The Kissing Contest
What Goes on Tour
Rocked
How to Catch a Rockstar
Shot Through the Heart
Date with a Rockstar
Nothing but Trouble by Matt Cain
Backstage Pass series
aspiring entertainer:
Judge & Jury
A Little Life
Evolution
How to Catch a Rockstar
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a. Cover: Read a book with has on cover: flag/s or portrait* (this list might help, flags on cover)
*: is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant. The intent is to display the likeness, personality, and even the mood of the person. For this reason, in photography a portrait is generally not a snapshot, but a composed image of a person in a still position. A portrait often shows a person looking directly at the painter or photographer, in order to most successfully engage the subject with the viewer.
-To make it easier in determining what’s acceptable: as long as the facial expression is clear (even if partial) eg.
b. Title: Read book with has either the word, ‘history�, OR has a year in title / subtitle eg. 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, One Summer: America, 1927 etc
c. Author: Read a book of author who has passed away. Note: book will have been published during author’s lifetime –as opposed to posthumous publication
d. Publication: Read a book published posthumously. This can include books where another person completes the novel though does NOT include books completely written by ‘new� author based on old author’s series eg. Clancy’s Jack Ryan series is now being written by Mark Greaney. This list might help
e. Character: Read a book where main character is in politics OR the military. For example, Shall We Tell the President?, Brideshead Revisited etc
f. Plot: Read a book set during either WW1 or WW2.
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a. Cover: Read a book which shows on cover: painting/s or photograph/s OR book/s. For example,
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etcb. Title: Read book with one of the following words in title / subtitle: tale, story, chronicle, narrative, anecdote, article, draw, paint, sculpt, etc. Plural & most other forms of these words are acceptable as long as the meaning of the word does not change (ie. Within the realm of “arts & literature�)
c. Author: Read a book which has either ‘art� or ‘lit� as part of author’s name. For example; Liane Moriarty, Arthur Conan Doyle, Tony Shillitoe, Lilith Saintcrow, etc
d. Publication: Paper was invented in China and the Arabs were the first to bind paper into books (). Read a book set in China OR any Arab speaking countries (Lebanon, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Yemen, Sudan, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Somali, and Egypt).
e. Character: Read a book where one main character either an artist (painter / photographer etc) OR a writer (author / journalist etc). For example: Girl With a Pearl Earring, One Hundred Names, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Studio Sex etc
f. Plot: Read a book where artwork plays an important part. For example: The Da Vinci Code, Heist Society, etc
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art cover:
Artist Characters:
Musk and Byrne
The Tokyo Zodiac Murders
Black-Eyed Susans
The Girl who wasn't There
The Silver Witch
The Guy, the Girl, the Artist and his Ex
A Little Life
Winter Garden
The Sea Grape Tree
artwork:
I am Madame X
Girl in Hyacinth Blue
The Raven
Colours of Gold
Pictures of the Past
author / journalist characters:
A Special Relationship
First Impressions
Masquerade
Indiscretion
Already Dead
The Diggers Rest Hotel
Absolution
Winner of the National Book Award
Amy Gallup series (2 books)
I Have a Bed Made of Buttermilk Pancakes
Deadly Messengers
Ina Dark, Dark Wood -one review mentions a writer character
Miss Me When I'm Gone
The Killing Lessons -one minor character is a novelist
The Hurricane Lover
Departure (Harper Lane is writer)
White Collar Girl
Gabriella Giovanni Mystery series
Moonheart
Baby Twins Parents Needed
Broker Promise
Luna Tango
Complicity
Quick Pivot
No Name Lane
Wreckage
Within These Walls
The House on Tradd Street
What Goes on Tour
A Different Reflection
The Gilded Life of Matilda Duplaine
Ball of Confusion
Killing Monica
Deadline
The Social Diary
Project II
Malice
Lethal in Love
Tell Me Why
A Different Reflection
Sweet Wattle Creek
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a. Cover: Read a book which shows on cover: plant/s (eg. tree, flower, etc) OR any heavenly object (eg. star, planet, meteor, etc). For example,
,
, etcb. Title: Read a book which has on title / subtitle: a name of an animal OR a number (not spelt out but rather shown as numerical). For example: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, Maltese Falcon, 1Q84, 1st to Die, etc
c. Author: Read a book with author’s first OR last name being any of the following:
Victor Goldschmidt
Nicholas Steno
James Hutton
George Evelyn Hutchinson
Georgius Agricola
Matthew Fontaine Maury
Alfred Wegener
Leonid Brekhovskikh
Édouard-Alfred Martel
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d. Publication: Read a book you’ve got second hand OR one that is published only as ebook OR a book out of copyright that you can now download online legally.
e. Character: Read a book with Scientist as main character. For example, Jurassic Park, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Contact etc
f. Plot: Read a book where main character explores nature. For example, Tracks: A Woman's Solo Trek Across 1700 Miles of Australian Outback, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, etc
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a. Cover: Read a book which cover shows someone pursuing some sporty activity (can be a group of people). For example,
,
, etcb. Title: Read a book which has, at least, 2 words (excl. A, An, The) for title where initial letters are found in either SPORTS or LEISURE (but not both) –the initials can be in any order. For example, Sky Pirates works for SPORTS, I, Robot works for LEISURE, etc
c. Author: Read a book where author’s initials (first and last) are found in either SPORTS or LEISURE (but not both) –the initials must be in consecutive order letters are found in above words. For example, Sigrid Undset works for LEISURE, Robert Tressell works for SPORTS, etc
d. Publication: Read a book which is published in a year the Olympics was held (can be Summer or Winter).
e. Character: Read a book where Main Character has one of following hobbies: gardening, collecting (stamps, coins, books, music records –vinyl, insects, cards –trading / sports related, figures / dolls, etc), blogging, cooking, reading, playing music, hiking, cycling.
f. Plot: Read a book where main character experience a sporting accident OR is competing for the first time.
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Sports (shelf) -you'll have to pick out which one qualifies for this task
Sporty Girls books (2015) -you'll have to pick out which one qualifies for this task
Character with hobby:
Books, Blogs, & Reality - reading / blogging
Lux series -Katy is a blogger
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With categories such as Sculptorades, Sensosketch, and Cloodle, Creative Cat requires players to sculpt or draw clues�
a. Cover: Read a book which cover shows anything that can be used as a tool to draw. For example, paper, pen, pencil, paintbrush, etc.
,
,
, etcb. Title: Read a book with has ‘cat� anywhere in title. For example, Catch of the Day, Cat’s Cradle, How to ruin a Summer’s Vacation, etc. Excludes subtitle / series
c. Author: Read a book where author’s initials (first and last) are found in either SCULPTORADES or SENSOSKETCH or CLOODLE (but not across all three) –the initials must be in consecutive order letters are found in above words and letters do NOT wrap around. For example, Richard Adams (SCULTPORADES), Trudi Canavan (SENSOSKETCH), Laura Esquivel (CLOODLE)
d. Publication: Read a book published in a year where the last 2 digits are the same (eg. 2011, 1988, 1899, etc).
e. Character: Read a book where Main Character owns a cat OR is a cat (excludes big cats like lions, tigers, etc). For example, Witch Way to Murder, Time Cat, etc.
f. Plot: Read a book where a main character draws or sculpts. For example, City of Bones (Clary draws), The Gargoyle, etc
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With categories such as Selectaquest, Factoid, and True/False, Data Head requires players to have knowledge of data & facts to answer correctly�
a. Cover: Read a book which has head/s on cover (head shot only please –nothing below shoulders). For example,
,
, etcb. Title: Read a book which include either a question mark (?) OR one of the following words: Who, What, When, Where, Why, or How in title or subtitle.
c. Author: Read a book where author’s initials (first and last) are found in either SELECTAQUEST or FACTIOD or TRUEFALSE (but not across all three) –the initials must be in consecutive order letters are found in above words and letters do NOT wrap around. For example, Christos Tsiolkas (SELECTAQUEST), Angela Carter (FACTOID), Lilith Saintcrow (TRUEFALSE), etc
d. Publication: True / False: Read either a History (NF) book OR an Alternate History novel.
e. Character: Read a book where Main Character is a geek / nerd / genius (eg. Artemis Fowl, A Wrinkle in Time, etc)
f. Plot: Read a book where a character undertakes research at the library or at some kind of record holding places (Hall of Records, City Hall Public Records, etc) at some point in the book. For example, A Discovery of Witches, The Screaming Staircase, etc
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With categories such as Spelling, Gnilleps, Lexicon, Blankout, & Zelpuz, Word Worm requires players to have intimate knowledge of the English language�
a. Cover: Read a book where title takes at least half of the cover if not more. For example,
,
etcb. Title: Read a book where a word (at least 4 letters) of title can be rearranged to form another word. For example, The Peach Keeper (Peach --> cheap), Speak of the Devil (Devil --> lived), etc
c. Author: Read a book where author’s initials (first and last) are found in either GNILLEPS or BLANKOUT or ZELPUZ (but not across all three) –the initials must be in consecutive order letters are found in above words and letters do NOT wrap around. For example, Patrick Suskind (GNILLEPS), Audrey Niffenegger (BLANKOUT), Erik Larson (ZELPUZ), etc
d. Publication: Read a book with a subtitle which contains more than 7 words. For example, Marley &Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog, I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban, etc
e. Character: Read a book where main character works in a library OR a bookstore. For example, The Railwayman s Wife, Death by the Book, etc
f. Plot: Read a book where a main character is reading a book at some point in the story. For example, The Railwayman s Wife, Death by the Book, The Fault in Our Stars, etc
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First Impressions
Winner of the National Book Award
Death by the Book
The Little Paris Bookshop
Bookseller
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
The Book of Speculation
A Hidden Fire (Elemental Mysteries #1)
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend
The Borrower
The Time Traveller's Wife
The Grand Complication
The Camel Bookmobile
Hidden Bodies
Whispers in the Reading Room
Listopia: Books About Librarians
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With categories such as Charades and Hummdingers, Star Performer requires players to act out or sing clues in reference to popular characters or tunes�
a. Cover: Read a book with stars on cover. For example,
,
, etcb. Title: Read a book with has ‘hm� anywhere in title (excluding subtitle & series name). For example, Watchmen, Crime and Punishment, etc
c. Author: Read a book where author’s initials (first and last) are found in either CHARADES or HUMMDINGERS (but not across both) –the initials must be in consecutive order letters are found in above words and letters do NOT wrap around. For example, Richard Adams (CHARADES), Melanie Dickerson (HUMMDINGERS), etc
d. Publication: Read a book which has been adapted into a movie within the first 5 years of the book’s first publication date. For example, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Hunger Games, etc
e. Character: Read a book where main character leads a double life. For example, Casino Royale, Heist Society, etc
f. Plot: Read a book where a main character is listening to music OR watching a theatrical performance (plays / musical) OR is participating in either of above (playing musical instrument / acting etc) at some point in the story. For example, Tuscan Rose, I Capture the Castle
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The Sympathizer
An Ember in the Ashes
The Secrets We Keep
What Goes on Tour
musical characters:
Grace Notes
The Naming
The Name of the Wind
Dragonsong
The Wishsong of Shannara
Seraphina
Zoo City
Coin Locker Babies
King Rat
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
Scott Pilgrim series
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a. Cover: Go to your to-read shelf and sort by date added in descending order. Click on the last book you’ve added because the cover caught your eye or you just absolutely adore the cover. From that book page, click on “Readers Also Enjoyed� (top right hand side) and read one of books listed (preferably one that is already on your to-read list). if you don’t keep a to-read list on GR, just search for the book you remembered last with eye-catching-cover
b. Title: 1. If you have shelf set up on GR with your favourite books. Go to ‘Recommendations� and under ‘Recommendations by Shelf�, choose “favourite�. Read one of the books recommended.
OR (especially if you don’t have favourite shelf), click on ‘most read authors� (you’ll find this under ‘tools� beneath your shelf list). Pick one of your top 10 authors and from the author’s page, click on ‘Similar authors�. Pick one author (preferably new-to-you) and read one of his/her book.
2. Go to “My Books�
c. Author: Read a book of author’s interviewed by Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ: Author Interviews, YA Author Interviews, Romance Author Interviews)
d. Publication: Read one of the recommended books featured in Good Minds Suggest
e. Character: Read a book where main character works in IT industry or anything to do with the internet. For example, Cryptonomicon, Neuromancer, etc
f. Plot: Read a book where one of characters surfs the net. For example, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Golden Lies, etc
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a. Cover: Read a book with a shelf (not necessarily bookshelf) OR stack of books (of at least 3 books, if not more) on cover. For example,
,
, etcb. Title: Read a book with at least 3 words in title where first letter of each word in title can be found in PICKASHELF (excludes A, An, The) –letters may repeat. For example, Life After Life, I Capture the Castle, etc
c. Author: Read a book where author’s initials (first and last –if middle name is also used by author then middle initial will also count) are found in PICKASHELF. For example, Candice Fox, Karen Ann Hopkins, etc
d. Publication: Read a book published in 2008 (preferably one published in October 2008). For example, Graceling: Graceling Realm #1, The Beacon, Chains: Seeds of America #1, etc. This list might help.
e. Character: Read a book where main character’s name begin with either B, L, S or T
f. Plot: Read a book where a main character has a baby (could be giving birth at the ending or has child up to 2 years of age) OR is in retirement. For example, The Girl in the Photograph, Angle of Repose, The Sea, The Sea, etc
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Please also be careful with any Listopia listed here.
I have a question but I don't know if I should ask it here or in the FAQ thread.For 5d, would a borrowed library book be considered 2nd hand?
Also, for 6a would this count as a person doing something sporty? I know it may be a stretch but I'm going to argue that it's a "body" in motion and could be dancing!
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Thanks, Tien! I knew that was a huge stretch but I had to try!!
How about this for 6a climbing?
for 5b animal name in title?
The Beekeeper's Apprentice
which thread do you prefer these questions to be asked?
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wow, you sure are finding interesting covers! I am thinking 'no' however you could try to dissuade me.
The spirit of this task is 'sports & leisure' and the 2 examples I gave clearly showed kids playing cricket (real sport) and 2 sprint runners racing. Those 2 are NF, I think and I guess you're after something fictional? This:
?This listopia looks quite good though not all qualifies:
Sporty Girls books (2015)
for 5b animal name in title?
The Beekeeper's Apprentice
yep, that's fine
which thread do you prefer these questions to be asked?"
this thread is good :)
Tien wrote: "Lahni wrote: "How about this for 6a climbing?wow, you sure are finding interesting covers! I am thinking 'no' however you could try to dissuade me.
The spirit of this task is 'sports & leisure' a..."
I guess the phrase "sporty activity" instead of "sports" is what has made me think there is more leeway in the task. I interpreted it as being sports like/active and not necessarily an actual sport. I will make a final argument that since rock climbing is a sport, I see no reason why bean stalk climbing can't be. ;) But I do understand your intent so if you are sticking with no then I will try to find more traditional sports activities. I'm really just trying to get the books I'm already trying to get through this year to fit. LOL
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wow, you sure are finding interesting covers! I am thinking 'no' however you could try to dissuade me.
The spirit of this task is 'sports..."
If bean stalk climbing is a "sports" in the book like quidditch is in HP, I'll accept it ;)
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Susan wrote: "The link to Olympics years isn't acting live for me (task 6d). Is it working for everyone else?"Tried it too. I can't get it either.
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Thanks for allowing library books for 5d otherwise a trip to the UBS would be in order although I think I'm going anyway :0)
For 11f - do you mean a character who sits behind a computer all day and does research? Someone who's profession is a librarian or online researcher but doesn't necessarily spend the whole book behind a desk?
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Not necessarily research... it could be one instance in the story when a character chrcks fb or search for a place on google maps... thats still using the internet.
Tien wrote: "Lauren wrote: "For 11f - do you mean a character who sits behind a computer all day and does research? Someone who's profession is a librarian or online researcher but doesn't necessarily spend the..."That makes it much easier. Thanks Tien.
For 8b, is it strictly title or is subtitle included, as in Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World (Who)?
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Subtitle is fine, Amy. Thanks for asking!
Tien wrote: "Amy wrote: "For 8b, is it strictly title or is subtitle included, as in Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World (Who)?"Subtitle is fine, Amy. Thanks for asking!"
No problem. Thanks for the quick reply!
For 7a can it be a nontraditional but sometimes used drawing item like a lipstick?
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Um no sorry, Lahni. Thats out of the scope of intention for the task.
Tien wrote: "Lahni wrote: "For 7a can it be a nontraditional but sometimes used drawing item like a lipstick?"Um no sorry, Lahni. Thats out of the scope of intention for the task."
For some reason I thought you'd say that! But I had to try! Thanks.
Want to make sure I'm clear on task 10c. The author's initials have to be consecutive within either word, right? For example, I'm planning to use Marissa Meyer (MM) for HUMMDINGERS because the MM are together within the word, but I couldn't use Dwight Gooden (DG) for HUMMDINGERS because those initials are separated by other letters.
Amy wrote: "Want to make sure I'm clear on task 10c. The author's initials have to be consecutive within either word, right? For example, I'm planning to use Marissa Meyer (MM) for HUMMDINGERS because the MM a..."Hmm...I thought it meant they had to be in order within one of the two words, but it doesn't say consecutive, so now I wonder about the book I already read. I'm curious how Tien will rule on this!
LynnB wrote: "Amy wrote: "Want to make sure I'm clear on task 10c. The author's initials have to be consecutive within either word, right? For example, I'm planning to use Marissa Meyer (MM) for HUMMDINGERS beca..."When I saw your post I got confused. While the task description doesn't say consecutive, the examples Tien gives are both initials connected within the words. I thought I was clear, but now I'm clear as mud...
Amy wrote: "LynnB wrote: "Amy wrote: "Want to make sure I'm clear on task 10c. The author's initials have to be consecutive within either word, right? For example, I'm planning to use Marissa Meyer (MM) for HU..."Yep, me too. And if I remember right, I think at least one other person has used non-consecutive letters for this.
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a. Cover: Read a book which has on cover: map / atlas / globe (NOT street directory) OR a famous landmark (ie. Eiffel Tower etc) eg.
b. Title: Read a book with a name of a place on title / subtitle. It can be a city / state / country / continent or even a famous landmark BUT it has to be real.
c. Author: Read a book of a new to you author who lives / was born in your hometown. OR
If there isn’t an author in your hometown, one who lives / was born in closest city to you. OR
If there isn’t a new to you author fitting above conditions; go to Literature Map and enter in name of author (of above condition –if you know more than 1, pick one) then choose one of closest 5 authors to read from.
d. Publication: Read a book that is banned in author’s country of origin.
e. Character: Read a book where main character is an explorer* eg. A Sense of the World, A Pirate of Exquisite Mind: Explorer, Naturalist, and Buccaneer: The Life of William Dampier, etc.
*explorer is a person who investigates unknown regions / who traverse or range over (a region, area, etc.) for the purpose of discovery.
f. Plot: Read a book where main character travels for at least 50% of the book. Eg. On The Road, Ride for Rights, Eighty Days:Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland’s History-Making Race Around The World etc.