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I can't think of a better place to run a marathon than in Honolulu, Hawaii. Especially in December. Anyone up for a trip to paradise? This is one of the world's largest marathons, taking place annually on the second Sunday in December.

Here is a link to author, Michael S. Tsai, talking about his upcoming book about the Honolulu Marathon

Duration : December 1 - 31, 2016
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads are okay.

I would like you to run at least 3 legs of the race.

Here is the course description:
Start The Honolulu Marathon starts on Ala Moana Boulevard, which in Hawaiian means “path by the ocean�� - read a book set by the ocean

Miles 2-3 The second mile of the course runs through downtown along Honolulu Harbor - read a book that happens in a large city

Mile 4 The race forks right onto Kapiolani Boulevard through urban Honolulu and in the fourth mile turns right down Piikoi Street (Piikoi Street is probably named after David Kahalepouli Piʻikoi (c. 1845��1878), father of three royal princes of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi) - read a book with any type of royalty in it

Mile 5 Mile five races through Waikiki high-rise hotels and condominiums - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast

Miles 6-9 The course nears Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater - read a book where someone dies

Miles 10-14 The race turns right onto Kilauea Avenue in the tenth mile, passing through residential and commercial areas of Kahala - read a book with a building on the cover

Miles 15-19 In the sixteenth mile, runners turn left onto Hawaii Kai Drive into a valley community created by and named for billionaire industrialist Henry J. Kaiser - read a book with a main character that is rich

Miles 20-24 At mile 22, the course turns left onto Kealaolu Avenue along the Waialae Country Club where the Hawaiian Open PGA Golf Tournament is held - read a book where a main character plays a sport (does not have to be professionally)

Miles 25-26 As the last mile of the course curves around Diamond Head toward the finish in Waikiki, the route passes Cliffs, a popular surfing spot, and the Diamond Head Lighthouse - read a book with some source of light on the cover

TCF—Book It to the Finish Line
Duration: 12/1/16��12/31/16

You must run at least 3 legs of the race.
Books must be at least 200 pages.

Start - read a book set by the ocean
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier 12/3/16

Miles 2-3 - read a book that happens in a large city

Mile 4 - read a book with any type of royalty in it

Mile 5 - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, MOTEL, inn, or bed & breakfast
One Snowy Night by Jill Shalvis (160 pp) 12/7/16
+
A December Bride by Denise Hunter (120 pp) 12/14/6

Miles 6-9 - read a book where someone dies
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander 12/20/16

Miles 10-14 - read a book with a building on the cover
Super Grammar by Tony Preciado (176 pp) 12/20/16
+
Little Author in the Big Woods: A Biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder by Yona Zeldis McDonough (176 pp) 12/21/16

Miles 15-19 - read a book with a main character that is rich *ALL MALE MCs ARE RICH
Lumberjack by Jenika Snow (64 pp) 12/3/16
+
Arrogant by Jenika Snow (98 pp) 12/4/16
+
Paid For by Alexa Riley (90 pp) 12/5/16

Miles 20-24 - read a book where a main character plays a sport *QB in NFL
We Wish You a Naughty Christmas by Skye Warren 12/29/16

Miles 25-26 - read a book with some source of light on the cover *STAR
The Purpose of Christmas by Rick Warren (144 pp) 12/19/16
+
All I Want For Christmas by Lori Foster (320 pp) 12/17/16

***RAN 7 LEGS OF THE RACE!***

Duration : December 1 - 31, 2016
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads are okay.

I would like you to run at least 3 legs of the race.

Here is the course description:

Start The Honolulu Marathon starts on Ala Moana Boulevard, which in Hawaiian means “path by the ocean�� - read a book set by the ocean

Miles 2-3 The second mile of the course runs through downtown along Honolulu Harbor - read a book that happens in a large city

Mile 4 The race forks right onto Kapiolani Boulevard through urban Honolulu and in the fourth mile turns right down Piikoi Street (Piikoi Street is probably named after David Kahalepouli Piʻikoi (c. 1845��1878), father of three royal princes of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi) - read a book with any type of royalty in it

Mile 5 Mile five races through Waikiki high-rise hotels and condominiums - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast

Miles 6-9 The course nears Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater - read a book where someone dies

Miles 10-14 The race turns right onto Kilauea Avenue in the tenth mile, passing through residential and commercial areas of Kahala - read a book with a building on the cover

Miles 15-19 In the sixteenth mile, runners turn left onto Hawaii Kai Drive into a valley community created by and named for billionaire industrialist Henry J. Kaiser - read a book with a main character that is rich

Miles 20-24 At mile 22, the course turns left onto Kealaolu Avenue along the Waialae Country Club where the Hawaiian Open PGA Golf Tournament is held - read a book where a main character plays a sport (does not have to be professionally)

Miles 25-26 As the last mile of the course curves around Diamond Head toward the finish in Waikiki, the route passes Cliffs, a popular surfing spot, and the Diamond Head Lighthouse - read a book with some source of light on the cover

Duration : December 1 - 31, 2016
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads are okay.

I would like you to run at least 3 legs of the race.

Here is the course description:
Start The Honolulu Marathon starts on Ala Moana Boulevard, which in Hawaiian means “path by the ocean�� - read a book set by the ocean - The Mothers by Brit Bennett - 12/1

Miles 2-3 The second mile of the course runs through downtown along Honolulu Harbor - read a book that happens in a large city - Mess: One Man's Struggle to Clean Up His House and His Act by Barry Yourgrau - 12/7

Mile 4 The race forks right onto Kapiolani Boulevard through urban Honolulu and in the fourth mile turns right down Piikoi Street (Piikoi Street is probably named after David Kahalepouli Piʻikoi (c. 1845��1878), father of three royal princes of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi) - read a book with any type of royalty in it - The Borgias and Their Enemies: 1431-1519 by Christopher Hibbert - 12/11

Mile 5 Mile five races through Waikiki high-rise hotels and condominiums - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast - Blue Asylum by Kathy Hepinstall - 12/10

Miles 6-9 The course nears Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater - read a book where someone dies - The Twenty-Three by Linwood Barclay - 12/2

Miles 10-14 The race turns right onto Kilauea Avenue in the tenth mile, passing through residential and commercial areas of Kahala - read a book with a building on the cover

Miles 15-19 In the sixteenth mile, runners turn left onto Hawaii Kai Drive into a valley community created by and named for billionaire industrialist Henry J. Kaiser - read a book with a main character that is rich - The Quilter's Apprentice by Jennifer Chiaverini - 12/8

Miles 20-24 At mile 22, the course turns left onto Kealaolu Avenue along the Waialae Country Club where the Hawaiian Open PGA Golf Tournament is held - read a book where a main character plays a sport (does not have to be professionally) - The Children by Ann Leary - 12/30

Miles 25-26 As the last mile of the course curves around Diamond Head toward the finish in Waikiki, the route passes Cliffs, a popular surfing spot, and the Diamond Head Lighthouse - read a book with some source of light on the cover - Darktown by Thomas Mullen - 12/19

TCF—Book It to the Finish Line
Duration: 12/1/16��12/31/16

You must run at least 3 legs of the race.
Books must be at least 200 pages.

Read 6/9

Start - read a book set by the ocean

Miles 2-3 - read a book that happens in a large city - Sinful Deeds 12/10 ★★★★��

Mile 4 - read a book with any type of royalty in it

Mile 5 - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast Becoming a Legend 12/6 ★★��

Miles 6-9 - read a book where someone dies Force of Temptation 12/8 ★★★★

Miles 10-14 - read a book with a building on the cover The Guardian 12/7 ★★��

Miles 15-19 - read a book with a main character that is rich Dreaming of You 12/9 ★★★★��

Miles 20-24 - read a book where a main character plays a sport (does not have to be professionally) Max 12/4 ★★★★

Miles 25-26 - read a book with some source of light on the cover

I'm in.
duration: Dec. 1 - 31
books read: 3/3

Start - set by the ocean
Miles 2-3 - happens in a large city His Lordship's Chaperone 12/23/16 *** (London)
Mile 4 - any type of royalty in it
Mile 5 - the mc sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast
Miles 6-9 - someone dies
Miles 10-14 - a building on the cover Bellfield Hall 12/21/16 ****
Miles 15-19 - a mc that is rich Pollyanna 12/1/16 **** (Aunt Polly)
Miles 20-24 - a mc plays a sport
Miles 25-26 - a source of light on the cover

I've reached the finish line!

Book it to the Finish Line - Honolulu Marathon
Begins: 01Dec16 / Ends: 31Dec16

9 books read
9 legs completed

Must complete at least 3 legs of race


Start The Honolulu Marathon starts on Ala Moana Boulevard, which in Hawaiian means “path by the ocean�� - read a book set by the ocean - Woman in Cabin 10 �� �� 29Dec16

Miles 2-3 The second mile of the course runs through downtown along Honolulu Harbor - read a book that happens in a large city - Money, Money, Money �� �� 07Dec16

Mile 4 The race forks right onto Kapiolani Boulevard through urban Honolulu and in the fourth mile turns right down Piikoi Street (Piikoi Street is probably named after David Kahalepouli Piʻikoi (c. 1845��1878), father of three royal princes of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi) - read a book with any type of royalty in it - The Prince and the Pauper �� �� 26Dec16

Mile 5 Mile five races through Waikiki high-rise hotels and condominiums - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast - Summer �� �� 06Dec16

Miles 6-9 The course nears Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater - read a book where someone dies - The Anteater of Death �� �� 16Dec16

Miles 10-14 The race turns right onto Kilauea Avenue in the tenth mile, passing through residential and commercial areas of Kahala - read a book with a building on the cover - �� �� 12Dec16 (Teeny Tiny, but it's there)

Miles 15-19 In the sixteenth mile, runners turn left onto Hawaii Kai Drive into a valley community created by and named for billionaire industrialist Henry J. Kaiser - read a book with a main character that is rich - BOBBY in C is for Corpse �� �� 02Dec16

Miles 20-24 At mile 22, the course turns left onto Kealaolu Avenue along the Waialae Country Club where the Hawaiian Open PGA Golf Tournament is held - read a book where a main character plays a sport - BOWLING in The Koala of Death �� �� 24Dec16

Miles 25-26 As the last mile of the course curves around Diamond Head toward the finish in Waikiki, the route passes Cliffs, a popular surfing spot, and the Diamond Head Lighthouse - read a book with some source of light on the cover - �� �� 19Dec16

TCF—Book It to the Finish Line
Duration: 12/1/16��12/31/16

You must run at least 3 legs of the race.
Books must be at least 200 pages.

Leg 1: Read a book that happens in a large city.
Rock Chick 2 Dec (Denver)

Leg 2: Read a book with a building on the cover.
From Sand and Ash 5 Dec


Leg 3: Read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel.
Crooked Kingdom 14 Dec

Leg 4: Read a book with any type of royalty in it.
Ever the Hunted 16 Dec

Leg 5: Read a book where someone dies.
The Alchemists of Loom 22 Dec

Leg 6: Read a book with some source of light on the cover.
A Promise of Fire 24 Dec

TCF—Book It to the Finish Line
Duration: December 1/16 �� December 31/16

Start - read a book set by the ocean
The Hurricane Sisters by Dorothea Benton Frank 12/08/16 ***

Miles 2-3 - read a book that happens in a large city
The Six Train to Wisconsin 12/04/16 ****

Mile 4 - read a book with any type of royalty in it
Victoria by Daisy Goodwin 12/07/16 ****

Mile 5 - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast

Miles 6-9 - read a book where someone dies
Overseas by Beatriz Williams 12/06/16

Miles 10-14 - read a book with a building on the cover
The Distant Hours by Kate Morton 12/02/16 ****

Miles 15-19 - read a book with a main character that is rich
While We Were Watching downton Abbey by Wendy Wax 12/01/16 ***

Miles 20-24 - read a book where a main character plays a sport (does not have to be professionally)
She Can Kill by Melinda Leigh 12/28/16 ****

Miles 25-26 - read a book with some source of light on the cover
The Lightkeeper's Wife by Sarah Anne Johnson 12/20/16 ***

TCF—Book It to the Finish Line
Duration: 12/1/16��12/31/16

So far... 5

Start - set by the ocean-Between Us and the Moon by Rebecca Maizel **** 12/3/16
Miles 2-3 - happens in a large city-Leave Me by Gayle Forman **** 12/13/16
Mile 4 - any type of royalty in it
Mile 5 - the mc sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast
Miles 6-9 - someone dies-Replica by Lauren Oliver **** 12/11/16
Miles 10-14 - a building on the cover
Miles 15-19 - a mc that is rich
Miles 20-24 - a mc plays a sport-Defending Taylor by Miranda Kenneally **** 12/5/16
Miles 25-26 - a source of light on the cover-All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely 12/16/16

Duration : December 1 - 31, 2016
Books must be at least 200 pages.
9/9

★Start- read a book set by the ocean Rescue Me, Maybe 28/12
★Miles 2-3- read a book that happens in a large city How (Not) to Kiss a Prince 5/12
★Mile 4 - read a book with any type of royalty in it One Beastly Beast: Two Aliens, Three Inventors, Four Fantastic Tales 4/12
★Mile 5 Mile- read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast Miss Frost Solves A Cold Case : A Nocturne Falls Mystery 15/12
★Miles 6-9 - read a book where someone dies Baehrly Breathing 7/12
★Miles 10-14- read a book with a building on the cover Just One Damned Thing After Another 7/12
★Miles 15-19- read a book with a main character that is rich The Vampire’s Fake Fiancée 6/12
★Miles 20-24- read a book where a main character plays a sport (does not have to be professionally) The Paramedic's Choice 18/12
★Miles 25-26- read a book with some source of light on the
cover The Shifter Romances The Writer 13/12

BOOK it to the Finish Line! - December 2016
Duration: 12/1/16 - 12/31/16
Progress: 8 of 3 Legs of Race

Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads are okay.

I would like you to run at least 3 legs of the race.

Here is the course description:
Start The Honolulu Marathon starts on Ala Moana Boulevard, which in Hawaiian means “path by the ocean�� - read a book set by the ocean
I Am Grimalkin by Joseph Delaney (12/26/16)

Miles 2-3 The second mile of the course runs through downtown along Honolulu Harbor - read a book that happens in a large city
The Tokyo Cover Girls by Jackie Amsden (12/1/16)

Mile 4 The race forks right onto Kapiolani Boulevard through urban Honolulu and in the fourth mile turns right down Piikoi Street (Piikoi Street is probably named after David Kahalepouli Piʻikoi (c. 1845��1878), father of three royal princes of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi) - read a book with any type of royalty in it
Charlie Bone and the Red Knight by Jenny Nimmo (12/20/16) ~ children are descendants of the Red King

Mile 5 Mile five races through Waikiki high-rise hotels and condominiums - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (12/13/16) ~ motel

Miles 6-9 The course nears Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater - read a book where someone dies
This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp (12/30/16)

Miles 10-14 The race turns right onto Kilauea Avenue in the tenth mile, passing through residential and commercial areas of Kahala - read a book with a building on the cover

Miles 15-19 In the sixteenth mile, runners turn left onto Hawaii Kai Drive into a valley community created by and named for billionaire industrialist Henry J. Kaiser - read a book with a main character that is rich
Shadows in Flight by Orson Scott Card (12/5/16) ~ Bean & children are well invested

Miles 20-24 At mile 22, the course turns left onto Kealaolu Avenue along the Waialae Country Club where the Hawaiian Open PGA Golf Tournament is held - read a book where a main character plays a sport (does not have to be professionally)
P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han (12/6/16) ~ Peter plays Lacrosse

Miles 25-26 As the last mile of the course curves around Diamond Head toward the finish in Waikiki, the route passes Cliffs, a popular surfing spot, and the Diamond Head Lighthouse - read a book with some source of light on the cover
by C.J. Anaya (12/16/16)

4/4 ~ finished Dec 24th

Miles 2-3 -- Read a book that happens in a large city
What Remains by Garrett Leigh ~ 12/18/16 ~ 4��

Miles 15-19 -- Read a book with a main character that is rich.
The Cattle Baron's Bogus Boyfriend by Nicki Bennett ~ 12/24/16 ~ 3��

Miles 20-24 -- Read a book where a main character plays a sport.
The Understatement of the Year by Sarina Bowen ~ 12/12/16 ~ 3.5��

Miles 25-26 -- Read a book with some source of light on the cover.
Lock and Key by Z. Allora ~ 12/17/16 ~ 3��

I'm in!
Duration: Dec. 1 - 31
Completed: 8/3+

Start - set by the ocean - Through Fire & Sea by Nicole Luiken, 12/22
Miles 2-3 - happens in a large city - Abby and the Cute One by Erin Butler, 12/13
Mile 4 - any type of royalty in it - Heartless by Marissa Meyer, 12/11
Mile 5 - the mc sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast - Aimee and the Heartthrob by Opehlia London, 12/1
Miles 6-9 - someone dies - Teach Me to Forget by Erica M. Chapman, 12/16
Miles 10-14 - a building on the cover
Miles 15-19 - a mc that is rich - Mia and the Bad Boy by Lisa Burstein, 12/5
Miles 20-24 - a mc plays a sport - Lost Girls by Merrie Destefano, 12/22
Miles 25-26 - a source of light on the cover - Thief of Lies by Brenda Drake, 12/21

I would like you to run at least 3 legs of the race. 12/20/2016

Here is the course description:
Start The Honolulu Marathon starts on Ala Moana Boulevard, which in Hawaiian means “path by the ocean�� - read a book set by the ocean

Miles 2-3 The second mile of the course runs through downtown along Honolulu Harbor - read a book that happens in a large city Agatha H. and the Voice of the Castle

Mile 4 The race forks right onto Kapiolani Boulevard through urban Honolulu and in the fourth mile turns right down Piikoi Street (Piikoi Street is probably named after David Kahalepouli Piʻikoi (c. 1845��1878), father of three royal princes of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi) - read a book with any type of royalty in it

Mile 5 Mile five races through Waikiki high-rise hotels and condominiums - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast

Miles 6-9 The course nears Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater - read a book where someone dies The Last One

Miles 10-14 The race turns right onto Kilauea Avenue in the tenth mile, passing through residential and commercial areas of Kahala - read a book with a building on the cover

Miles 15-19 In the sixteenth mile, runners turn left onto Hawaii Kai Drive into a valley community created by and named for billionaire industrialist Henry J. Kaiser - read a book with a main character that is rich

Miles 20-24 At mile 22, the course turns left onto Kealaolu Avenue along the Waialae Country Club where the Hawaiian Open PGA Golf Tournament is held - read a book where a main character plays a sport (does not have to be professionally)

Miles 25-26 As the last mile of the course curves around Diamond Head toward the finish in Waikiki, the route passes Cliffs, a popular surfing spot, and the Diamond Head Lighthouse - read a book with some source of light on the cover

I'll try this one.

Start - read a book set by the ocean
Broken Harbor The Irish Sea

Miles 2-3 - read a book that happens in a large city
The Pale Criminal Berlin

Mile 4 - read a book with any type of royalty in it
Rebel of the Sands Sheik

Mile 5 - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast
Sharp Objects Motel

Miles 6-9 - read a book where someone dies
The Likeness


Miles 10-14 - read a book with a building on the cover
It's tiny but at the end of the lane

Miles 15-19 - read a book with a main character that is rich
The Vanishing Point TV celebrity

Miles 20-24 - read a book where a main character plays a sport (does not have to be professionally)
The Absence of Nectar Swimmer

Miles 25-26 - read a book with some source of light on the cover
Kiss the Girls

I'll get as far as I can!

A book set by the ocean - Dragon Heat 12/2
Big city - My Wild Irish Dragon 12/16
Royalty - A Rogue of My Own 12/10
Someone dies - The Mistletoe Promise 12/15
Sleeps in a hotel - The Black Dragon 12/7
Main Character is rich - Evren: Enter the Dragonette 12/1
Building on the cover - The Dragon Master 12/8
Plays a sport - Up Close and Dangerous 12/15
Source of light on the cover - I Dream of Dragons 12/12

Hawaii is exactly where I would like to be right now. :)

BOOK it to the Finish Line!
*Duration : December 1 - 31, 2016*

Legs run: 9!!

Here is the course description:
Start The Honolulu Marathon starts on Ala Moana Boulevard, which in Hawaiian means “path by the ocean�� - read a book set by the ocean Splendor (Manhattan) 12/13

Miles 2-3 The second mile of the course runs through downtown along Honolulu Harbor - read a book that happens in a large city Before I Go to Sleep (London) - 12/5

Mile 4 The race forks right onto Kapiolani Boulevard through urban Honolulu and in the fourth mile turns right down Piikoi Street (Piikoi Street is probably named after David Kahalepouli Piʻikoi (c. 1845��1878), father of three royal princes of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi) - read a book with any type of royalty in it Heartless 12/4

Mile 5 Mile five races through Waikiki high-rise hotels and condominiums - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast Envy - 12/8

Miles 6-9 The course nears Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater - read a book where someone dies Lily and the Octopus 12/10

Miles 10-14 The race turns right onto Kilauea Avenue in the tenth mile, passing through residential and commercial areas of Kahala - read a book with a building on the cover Mistletoe Memories 12/11

Miles 15-19 In the sixteenth mile, runners turn left onto Hawaii Kai Drive into a valley community created by and named for billionaire industrialist Henry J. Kaiser - read a book with a main character that is rich The Unexpected Everything 12/3

Miles 20-24 At mile 22, the course turns left onto Kealaolu Avenue along the Waialae Country Club where the Hawaiian Open PGA Golf Tournament is held - read a book where a main character plays a sport (does not have to be professionally) The Heir 12/25

Miles 25-26 As the last mile of the course curves around Diamond Head toward the finish in Waikiki, the route passes Cliffs, a popular surfing spot, and the Diamond Head Lighthouse - read a book with some source of light on the cover Justice Buried 12/10

BOOK it to the finish line!
You must run at least 3 legs of the race.
Books must be at least 200 pages.

3/3 Read

Start - read a book set by the ocean

Miles 2-3 - read a book that happens in a large city Enjoy the Dance ~ 12/6/16 ~ ★★★★

Mile 4 - read a book with any type of royalty in it Tournament of Losers ~ 12/14/16 ~ ★★★★��

Mile 5 - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast

Miles 6-9 - read a book where someone dies Stay ~ 12/8/16 ~ ★★★★��

Miles 10-14 - read a book with a building on the cover

Miles 15-19 - read a book with a main character that is rich

Miles 20-24 - read a book where a main character plays a sport (does not have to be professionally)

Miles 25-26 - read a book with some source of light on the cover

BOOK It to the Finish Line

Challenge Accepted: December 1, 2016
Challenge (hopefully) Completed: December 31, 2016

Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads are okay.

Here is the course description:
Start The Honolulu Marathon starts on Ala Moana Boulevard, which in Hawaiian means “path by the ocean�� - read a book set by the ocean Ben and Shiloh by John Inman 12-5-16

Miles 2-3 The second mile of the course runs through downtown along Honolulu Harbor - read a book that happens in a large city His Fairy Godfather by Cate Ashwood 12-2-16

Mile 4 The race forks right onto Kapiolani Boulevard through urban Honolulu and in the fourth mile turns right down Piikoi Street (Piikoi Street is probably named after David Kahalepouli Piʻikoi (c. 1845��1878), father of three royal princes of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi) - read a book with any type of royalty in it

Mile 5 Mile five races through Waikiki high-rise hotels and condominiums - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast Cut & Run by Madeline Urban and Abigail Roux 12-3-16

Miles 6-9 The course nears Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater - read a book where someone dies

Miles 10-14 The race turns right onto Kilauea Avenue in the tenth mile, passing through residential and commercial areas of Kahala - read a book with a building on the cover Serenading Stanley by John Inman 12-6-16

Miles 15-19 In the sixteenth mile, runners turn left onto Hawaii Kai Drive into a valley community created by and named for billionaire industrialist Henry J. Kaiser - read a book with a main character that is rich

Miles 20-24 At mile 22, the course turns left onto Kealaolu Avenue along the Waialae Country Club where the Hawaiian Open PGA Golf Tournament is held - read a book where a main character plays a sport (does not have to be professionally)

Miles 25-26 As the last mile of the course curves around Diamond Head toward the finish in Waikiki, the route passes Cliffs, a popular surfing spot, and the Diamond Head Lighthouse - read a book with some source of light on the cover

TCF—Book It to the Finish Line
12/1/16��12/31/16

You must run at least 3 legs of the race.
DONE

Start set by the ocean Unforeseen Nick Pirog 12/6
Miles 2-3 happens in a large city Chicago End Me a Tenor Joelle Charbonneau 12/10
Mile 4 type of royalty in it RisingHolly Kelly 12/16
Mile 5 main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast The Spirit is Willing Max McCoy 12/9
Miles 6-9 someone dies End Me a Tenor Joelle Charbonneau 12/10
Miles 10-14 building on the cover Sarah Graves 12/7

Miles 15-19 a main character that is rich Thief of Shadows Elizabeth Hoyt 12/19
Miles 25-26 some source of light on the cover Lee Child 12/4

Book it to the Finish Line - December

Duration : December 1 - 31, 2016
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads are okay.

I would like you to run at least 3 legs of the race.

Here is the course description:
Start The Honolulu Marathon starts on Ala Moana Boulevard, which in Hawaiian means “path by the ocean�� - read a book set by the ocean Rebecca

Miles 2-3 The second mile of the course runs through downtown along Honolulu Harbor - read a book that happens in a large city The Nightingale

Mile 4 The race forks right onto Kapiolani Boulevard through urban Honolulu and in the fourth mile turns right down Piikoi Street (Piikoi Street is probably named after David Kahalepouli Piʻikoi (c. 1845��1878), father of three royal princes of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi) - read a book with any type of royalty in it Boas & Pythons And Other Friendly Snakes *talks about the "Royal Python" ;-)

Mile 5 Mile five races through Waikiki high-rise hotels and condominiums - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast The Fellowship of the Ring

Miles 6-9 The course nears Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater - read a book where someone dies In the Woods

Miles 10-14 The race turns right onto Kilauea Avenue in the tenth mile, passing through residential and commercial areas of Kahala - read a book with a building on the cover The Road Out of Hell: Sanford Clark and the True Story of the Wineville Murders

Miles 15-19 In the sixteenth mile, runners turn left onto Hawaii Kai Drive into a valley community created by and named for billionaire industrialist Henry J. Kaiser - read a book with a main character that is rich The Great Gatsby

Miles 20-24 At mile 22, the course turns left onto Kealaolu Avenue along the Waialae Country Club where the Hawaiian Open PGA Golf Tournament is held - read a book where a main character plays a sport (does not have to be professionally) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Miles 25-26 As the last mile of the course curves around Diamond Head toward the finish in Waikiki, the route passes Cliffs, a popular surfing spot, and the Diamond Head Lighthouse - read a book with some source of light on the cover Bird Box

Book It to the Finish Line - December 2016
Honolulu Marathon

Legs Ran: 0 of 9



Start: The Honolulu Marathon starts on Ala Moana Boulevard, which in Hawaiian means “path by the ocean��
��Girls of Summer - Barbara Bretton
~ set in Shelter Rock Cove, Maine ~

Miles 2-3: The second mile of the course runs through downtown along Honolulu Harbor
��With Every Breath - Maya Banks
~ partially set in Richmond, VA ~

Mile 4: The race forks right onto Kapiolani Boulevard through urban Honolulu and in the fourth mile turns right down Piikoi Street (Piikoi Street is probably named after David Kahalepouli Piʻikoi (c. 1845��1878), father of three royal princes of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi)
��It Started With a Scandal - Julie Anne Long
~ H is an exiled Prince ~

Mile 5: Mile five races through Waikiki high-rise hotels and condominiums
��The Billionaire's Final Stand - Melody Anne
~ MCs meet at a wedding reception and 'sleep' in the hotel after ~

Miles 6-9: The course nears Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater
��Hard Evidence - Pamela Clare
~ h witnesses a murder ~

Miles 10-14: The race turns right onto Kilauea Avenue in the tenth mile, passing through residential and commercial areas of Kahala
��His Dark Desires - Jennifer St. Giles ~ building in the background ~

Miles 15-19: In the sixteenth mile, runners turn left onto Hawaii Kai Drive into a valley community created by and named for billionaire industrialist Henry J. Kaiser
��It Happened One Midnight - Julie Anne Long ~ H is wealthy ~

Miles 20-24: At mile 22, the course turns left onto Kealaolu Avenue along the Waialae Country Club where the Hawaiian Open PGA Golf Tournament is held
��The Guardian - Marliss Melton
~ H plays 'pick-up' basketball ~

Miles 25-26: As the last mile of the course curves around Diamond Head toward the finish in Waikiki, the route passes Cliffs, a popular surfing spot, and the Diamond Head Lighthouse
��Darkest Before Dawn - Maya Banks
~ light shining down from ceiling ~

Duration : December 1 - 31, 2016
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads are okay.

I would like you to run at least 3 legs of the race.

Here is the course description:
Start The Honolulu Marathon starts on Ala Moana Boulevard, which in Hawaiian means “path by the ocean�� - read a book set by the ocean

Miles 2-3 The second mile of the course runs through downtown along Honolulu Harbor - read a book that happens in a large city Cockroaches

Mile 4 The race forks right onto Kapiolani Boulevard through urban Honolulu and in the fourth mile turns right down Piikoi Street (Piikoi Street is probably named after David Kahalepouli Piʻikoi (c. 1845��1878), father of three royal princes of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi) - read a book with any type of royalty in it Winter

Mile 5 Mile five races through Waikiki high-rise hotels and condominiums - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast The Duke and I

Miles 6-9 The course nears Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater - read a book where someone dies All the Birds in the Sky

Miles 10-14 The race turns right onto Kilauea Avenue in the tenth mile, passing through residential and commercial areas of Kahala - read a book with a building on the cover

Miles 15-19 In the sixteenth mile, runners turn left onto Hawaii Kai Drive into a valley community created by and named for billionaire industrialist Henry J. Kaiser - read a book with a main character that is rich To Taste Temptation

Miles 20-24 At mile 22, the course turns left onto Kealaolu Avenue along the Waialae Country Club where the Hawaiian Open PGA Golf Tournament is held - read a book where a main character plays a sport (does not have to be professionally) Heartless

Miles 25-26 As the last mile of the course curves around Diamond Head toward the finish in Waikiki, the route passes Cliffs, a popular surfing spot, and the Diamond Head Lighthouse - read a book with some source of light on the cover Throne of Glass

I missed one this month, but it was a fun race.

Happy New Year and Happy Reading!

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TCF—Book It to the Finish Line
Duration: 12/1/16��12/31/16

You must run at least 3 legs of the race.
Books must be at least 200 pages.

Read 6/9

Start - read a book set by the ocean

Miles 2-3 - read a book that happens in a large city - Sinful Deeds 12/10 ★★★★��

Mile 4 - read a book with any type of royalty in it

Mile 5 - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast Becoming a Legend 12/6 ★★��

Miles 6-9 - read a book where someone dies Force of Temptation 12/8 ★★★★

Miles 10-14 - read a book with a building on the cover The Guardian 12/7 ★★��

Miles 15-19 - read a book with a main character that is rich Dreaming of You 12/9 ★★★★��

Miles 20-24 - read a book where a main character plays a sport (does not have to be professionally) Max 12/4 ★★★★

Miles 25-26 - read a book with some source of light on the cover

Update message # 7 - Marathon Finished - 29Dec16

Book it to the Finish Line - Honolulu Marathon
Begins: 01Dec16 / Ends: 31Dec16

9 books read
9 legs completed

Must complete at least 3 legs of race


Start The Honolulu Marathon starts on Ala Moana Boulevard, which in Hawaiian means “path by the ocean�� - read a book set by the ocean - Woman in Cabin 10 �� �� 29Dec16

Miles 2-3 The second mile of the course runs through downtown along Honolulu Harbor - read a book that happens in a large city - Money, Money, Money �� �� 07Dec16

Mile 4 The race forks right onto Kapiolani Boulevard through urban Honolulu and in the fourth mile turns right down Piikoi Street (Piikoi Street is probably named after David Kahalepouli Piʻikoi (c. 1845��1878), father of three royal princes of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi) - read a book with any type of royalty in it - The Prince and the Pauper �� �� 26Dec16

Mile 5 Mile five races through Waikiki high-rise hotels and condominiums - read a book where the main character sleeps at a hotel, motel, inn, or bed & breakfast - Summer �� �� 06Dec16

Miles 6-9 The course nears Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater - read a book where someone dies - The Anteater of Death �� �� 16Dec16

Miles 10-14 The race turns right onto Kilauea Avenue in the tenth mile, passing through residential and commercial areas of Kahala - read a book with a building on the cover - �� �� 12Dec16 (Teeny Tiny, but it's there)

Miles 15-19 In the sixteenth mile, runners turn left onto Hawaii Kai Drive into a valley community created by and named for billionaire industrialist Henry J. Kaiser - read a book with a main character that is rich - BOBBY in C is for Corpse �� �� 02Dec16

Miles 20-24 At mile 22, the course turns left onto Kealaolu Avenue along the Waialae Country Club where the Hawaiian Open PGA Golf Tournament is held - read a book where a main character plays a sport - BOWLING in The Koala of Death �� �� 24Dec16

Miles 25-26 As the last mile of the course curves around Diamond Head toward the finish in Waikiki, the route passes Cliffs, a popular surfing spot, and the Diamond Head Lighthouse - read a book with some source of light on the cover - �� �� 19Dec16

Ran all but one leg :-) Thanks for hosting - fun as usual!!


Book It to the Finish Line - December 2016
Honolulu Marathon

Legs Ran: 8 of 9



✔Start: The Honolulu Marathon starts on Ala Moana Boulevard, which in Hawaiian means “path by the ocean��
��Girls of Summer - Barbara Bretton - 12.16 ★★★★��
~ set in Shelter Rock Cove, Maine ~

✔Miles 2-3: The second mile of the course runs through downtown along Honolulu Harbor
��With Every Breath - Maya Banks - 12.03 ★★★★
~ partially set in Richmond, VA ~

✔Mile 4: The race forks right onto Kapiolani Boulevard through urban Honolulu and in the fourth mile turns right down Piikoi Street (Piikoi Street is probably named after David Kahalepouli Piʻikoi (c. 1845��1878), father of three royal princes of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi)
��It Started With a Scandal - Julie Anne Long - 12.22 ★★★★
~ H is an exiled Prince ~

✔Mile 5: Mile five races through Waikiki high-rise hotels and condominiums
��The Billionaire's Final Stand - Melody Anne - 12.21 ★★��
~ MCs meet at a wedding reception and 'sleep' in the hotel after ~

✔Miles 6-9: The course nears Diamond Head, an extinct volcanic crater
��Hard Evidence - Pamela Clare - 12.11 ★★★★��
~ h witnesses a murder ~

✔Miles 10-14: The race turns right onto Kilauea Avenue in the tenth mile, passing through residential and commercial areas of Kahala
��Marry Me at Christmas - Susan Mallery - 12.13 ★★��
~ building in the background ~

✔Miles 15-19: In the sixteenth mile, runners turn left onto Hawaii Kai Drive into a valley community created by and named for billionaire industrialist Henry J. Kaiser
��It Happened One Midnight - Julie Anne Long - 12.05 ★★★★
~ H is wealthy ~

Miles 20-24: At mile 22, the course turns left onto Kealaolu Avenue along the Waialae Country Club where the Hawaiian Open PGA Golf Tournament is held
��The Guardian - Marliss Melton
~ H plays 'pick-up' basketball ~

✔Miles 25-26: As the last mile of the course curves around Diamond Head toward the finish in Waikiki, the route passes Cliffs, a popular surfing spot, and the Diamond Head Lighthouse
��Best of My Love - Susan Mallery - 12.27 ★★★★
~ sunlight behind them ~