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Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
2 Months from Start

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


Complete 7 tasks.

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1. The legendary Nazca Lines are an impressive collection of giant pre-Columbian geoglyphs that have been etched into the desert sands. Encompassing an area of 200 sq. miles (517 sq. kilometers), these 2,000 year old designs were created by the Nazca people, who settled in the southern Peruvian coastal plain between the Inca and Nazca Valleys. It is an area known for being one of the driest places on Earth. The low amount of rain, wind and erosion has contributed to these geoglyphs remaining largely unscathed throughout the centuries.

*Read a book set in a desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The).

2. The lines were discovered in 1927 by Peruvian archaeologist Toribio Mejia Xesspe, who spotted them while hiking through the surrounding foothills. However, the grand scale of the designs were not widely known until the 1930's, when aircraft spotted them while surveying for water. They were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. In 2018, Peruvian archaeologists announced they had discovered more than 50 new geoglyphs in the region, using drone technology to map the landmarks in unprecedented detail.

*Read a book in which archaeology is important to the plot OR read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count).

3. There are three basic types of Nazca Lines: straight lines, geometric designs and pictorial representations. There are more than 800 straight lines on the coastal plain, some of which are 30 miles (48 km) long. Additionally, there are over 300 geometric designs or geoglyphs, which include basic shapes such as triangles, rectangles, and trapezoids, as well as spirals, arrows, zig-zags and wavy lines.

*Read a book with a geometric design on the cover (post cover) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.

4. The Nazca Lines are perhaps best known for the representations of about 70 animals and plants, some of which measure up to 1,200 feet (370 meters) long. Examples include a spider, hummingbird, cactus plant, monkey, whale, llama, tree, lizard and even a many-legged mythological creature sticking out its tongue. The Nazca people also created other forms, including a humanoid figure which has caused much speculation as to “his�� nature and has been nicknamed “The Astronaut��. These biomorphs are grouped together in one area on the plain. Some archaeologists believe they were constructed around 200 BC, about 500 years before the geoglyphs designs.

*Read a book with the word ASTRONAUT found in its text (share text) OR read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.

5. The lines were apparently made by brushing away the reddish iron-oxide covered pebbles that compose the desert surface and uncovering the white colored sand underneath. The Nazca people most likely used simple surveying techniques in their work, utilizing stakes to create straight lines. Evidence of this technique exists in the form of wooden stakes found at the ends of some of the lines. The large pictures were probably made using a grid system, starting with a small gridded picture that was reproduced on the ground in a much larger scale.

*Read a book with a red, white or red and white cover (post cover) OR read a book with all the letters of GRID found in the title (any order).

6. But the biggest question on everyone’s mind is WHY they were built, which has led to many theories, some crazier than most. One theory suggests they were related to the stars and acted as a giant observatory. Another thought they were a giant landing pad for ancient visitors from space. The explanation most in keeping with what is known about the Nazca culture is that they were guides for ceremonial religious processions where the Nazca prayed to various gods about crops and water. A most recent theory confirms that they were most likely related to water. It has been discovered that ancient aqueducts, called puquios, seemed to be connected with some of the lines, so the shapes may be acting as a giant map of the underground water sources traced on the land.

*Read a book whose MC is religious or who grows crops of some kind OR read a book that includes a map (tell us what the map displays).

7. Despite being studied by numerous anthropologists, ethnologists, and archaeologists, not to mention new-agers, ancient astronaut theorists, and alien enthusiasts, the Nazca Lines remain a mystery and we may never truly know why they were created. What we do know, though, is that they are incredibly fascinating. If you would like to see the lines, they are best viewed from the air. Local tour agencies have small plane tours that leave from the nearby cities of Nazca, Pisco, or Ica.

*Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage OR read a book where the MC takes a plane ride or takes a tour of something (tell us which).

Participants

Agnieszka
Amanda A
Barb ~ Completed
Beth ~ Completed
Bev(baglady) ~ Completed
Book Concierge ~ Completed
Brenda ~ Completed
Catsalive ~ Completed
Ed ~ Completed
Frankie ~ Completed
Geri ~ Completed
Jan ~ Completed
Jonquil ~ Completed
Karen �� ~ Completed
Meg ~ Completed
Olivermagnus ~ Completed
Patrizia ~ Completed
Ruth ~ Completed
Sarah ~ Completed
Shelly
Tari ~ Completed

My Spot

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
7/7

1. *Read a book with a title that begins with N: No Game For a Dame | M. Ruth Myers 8/19/22***


2. *Read a book in which archaeology is important to the plot: The Chalk Pit | Elly Griffiths 8/7/22****


3. *Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS: The Dark Angel | Elly Griffiths 8/12/22***


4. *Read a book with the word ASTRONAUT found in its text (Loc 3415 "an astronaut announcing 'here I am on the far side of the moon'"): Your Chariot Awaits | Lorena McCourtney 8/4/22****


5. *Read a book with a red, white or red and white cover (post cover): The Tango School Mystery | Peter Bartram 8/9/22***


6. *Read a book that includes a map (Iceland). The Darkness | Ragnar Jónasson 8/5/22****


7. *Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage: Sacrifice | Sharon J. Bolton

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
August 1, 20222 - September 30, 2022

7/7

1. *Read a book set in a desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The).
Not the Killing Type by Lorna Barrett 30 August; 4��


2. *Read a book in which archaeology is important to the plot OR read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count).
405 pages- Dying Fall by Elly Griffiths 27 August; 5��


3. *Read a book with a geometric design on the cover (post cover) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.
A Waffle Lot of Murder by Lena Gregory 2 August; 4��


4. *Read a book with the word ASTRONAUT found in its text (share text) OR read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.
A Solitude of Wolverines by Alice Henderson 19 August; 5��


5. *Read a book with a red, white or red and white cover (post cover) OR read a book with all the letters of GRID found in the title (any order).
Tutta colpa del gatto (=The Start of Something) by Miranda Dickinson 15 August; 4��


6. *Read a book whose MC is religious or who grows crops of some kind OR read a book that includes a map (tell us what the map displays).
female MC is an Episcopal priest- One was a Soldier by Julia Spencer-Fleming 23 August; 5��


7. *Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage OR read a book where the MC takes a plane ride or takes a tour of something (tell us which).
I silenzi di Cedar Grove (=A Cold Trail) by Robert Dugoni 17 August; 5��

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
2 Months from Start - 1/8/22 - 30/9/22
7/7

#1. *Read a book set in a desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore A, An or The).
The Opal Miner's Daughter by Fiona McArthur 5��s 15/8/22 Lightning Ridge, a small outback town in north-western NSW

#2. *Read a book in which archaeology is important to the plot OR read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count).
Starting Over in Bellbird Bay by Maggie Christensen 5��s 12/8/22 275 pages

#3. *Read a book with a geometric design on the cover (post cover) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.
The Bellbird River Country Choir by Sophie Green 5��s 3/8/22

#4. *Read a book with the word ASTRONAUT found in its text (share text) OR read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.
Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass 4��s 16/9/22

#5. *Read a book with a red, white or red and white cover (post cover) OR read a book with all the letters of GRID found in the title (any order).
The Irish Boarding House by Sandy Taylor 5��s 19/8/22

#6. *Read a book whose MC is religious or who grows crops of some kind OR read a book that includes a map (tell us what the map displays).
The Wife Who Risked Everything by Ellie Midwood 5��s 13/8/22 Jewish

#7. *Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage OR read a book where the MC takes a plane ride or takes a tour of something (tell us which).
Look Both Ways by Linwood Barclay 5��s 5/8/22

Thanks for joining me Patrizia & Brenda!!

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
Duration: August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022

7/7 Completed. Finished

1.*Read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The).
Not Quite Dating-Catherine Bybee 9/07/22

2.*Read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count).
(572)
All Rhodes Lead Here-Mariana Zapata 8/02/22

3.*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.
Elle Gray-A Perfect Wife 8/05/22

4.*Read a book with the word ASTRONAUT found in its text (share text).
Pg.178:"I once saw a picture of an astronaut in zero gravity."
Hollywood Jury-M.Z. Kelly 8/06/22

5.*Read a book with all the letters of GRID found in the title (any order).
Girl Five: Bound-Molly Black 8/11/22

6.*Read a book whose MC is religious.
Knitted Hearts-Amber Kelly 8/01/22

7.*Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage.
Murder Board-Brian Christopher Shea 8/06/22

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
August 01 - September 30, 2022

1. *Read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The).
Not Guilty, Deborah Brown 08/08

2. Read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (305p).
Murder by the Seaside, Julie Anne Lindsay 08/04

3. *Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS
A Death Long Overdue, Eva Gates 08/17

4. *Read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.
In the Dog House, V.M. Burns 08/01

5. *Read a book with all the letters of GRID found in the title (any order).
A Bride's Guide to Marriage and Murder, Dianne Freeman 08/27

6. *Read a book whose MC is religious
Starboard Secrets, Hope Callaghan 08/27

7. *Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage; also MC takes a tour of something (Venice).
Death by Gondola, Jennifer S. Alderson 08/21

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
August 1, 20222 - September 30, 2022

7 of 7 Complete

📍1. Read a book with a title that begins with N.
Never Borrow a Baronet - Regina Scott - 9/20/22

📍2. Read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count).
The Dead Zone - Stephen King - 9/8/22 - 530 pages

📍3. Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.
Aunty Lee's Delights - Ovidia Yu - 8/14/22 - OY

📍4. Read a book with the word ASTRONAUT found in its text (share text) OR read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.
Angel Falls - Kristin Hannah - 9/2/22 - page 41 - "The sharply angled ceiling revealed the starry night sky, making the room seem almost like an astronaut's capsule."

📍5. Read a book with all the letters of GRID found in the title (any order).
A Riesling to Die - J.C. Eaton - 8/9/22

📍6. Read a book whose MC is religious.
Hild - Nicola Griffith - 8/20/22 -

📍7. Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage.
The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line - Rob Thomas - 8/21/22

Welcome Frankie, Meg & Lynda!

LANDMARKS OF THE WORLD - THE NAZCA LINES, 8/1 �� 9/30
7/7 COMPLETE

1. Read a book set in a desert climate (tell us where)
Egypt : The Last Camel Died at Noon (Amelia Peabody #6), by Elizabeth Peters, finished 8/15 ★★★★

2. Read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count)
260 pages : Sunny Side Up (Lake Erie #1), by Maureen K. Howard, finished 8/3 ★★��

3. Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS
author Steven D. Levitt and author Stephen J. Dubner �� When to Rob a Bank: �� and 131 More Warped Suggestions and Well-Intended Rants, finished 8/5 ★★��.5

4. Read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage
Underdog (Melanie Travis #2), by Laurien Berenson, finished 8/17 ★★��.5

5. Read a book with a red, white or red and white cover (post cover)
Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies, by J.B. West, finished 8/4 ★★��.5


6. Read a book that includes a map (tell us what the map displays)
Who Shot the Serif? (Hand Lettering #1), by Daisy Robyns, finished 8/2 ★★��.5
map of the town

7. Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage
Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew’d (Flavia de Luce #8), by Alan Bradley, finished 8/6 ★★★★



CHALLENGE COMPLETE 8/17/22

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
Duration: August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022

1.*Read a book set in a desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The).
Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance 8/17/22 ✶✶��


2.*Read a book in which archaeology is important to the plot OR read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count).
The Island (375 p) 8/10/22 ✶✶✶✶


3.*Read a book with a geometric design on the cover (post cover) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.
Dirt Creek - Hayley Scrivenor 8/4/22 ✶✶✶✶


4.*Read a book with the word ASTRONAUT found in its text (share text)
Meant to Be 8/18/22 ✶✶��
(Ch 1, “Anyone alive at that time, knows astronauts were larger than life figures.��

OR read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.

5.*Read a book with a red, white or red and white cover (post cover) OR read a book with all the letters of GRID found in the title (any order).
Delilah Green Doesn't Care 8/1/22 ✶✶��


6.*Read a book whose MC is religious or who grows crops of some kind
Rhubarb Pie Before You Die (garlic farm) 8/5/22 ✶✶��1/2

OR read a book that includes a map (tell us what the map displays).

7.*Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage
Ask Me No Questions 8/3/22 ✶✶��

OR read a book where the MC takes a plane ride or takes a tour of something (tell us which).

Thanks for joining Barb & Geri!

Barb wrote: "We saw a feature on these not too long ago, and found the whole concept fascinating. "

They are quite fascinating!

Jan wrote: "Thanks for joining me Patrizia & Brenda!!"

Jan, with my #4, there are no shelves on the book's page, but I have tagged it ANIMALS myself. Will that be alright?

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
Duration: August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022

6/7 Completed

1.*Read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The). - Nightwork Nora Roberts - 9/26/22

2.*Read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count). - 405 pgs - Hello Stranger Lisa Kleypas - 8/1/22

-3.*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS. - Fighter in Lingerie Penelope Sky - 8/19/22

4.*Read a book with the word ASTRONAUT found in its text (share text) OR read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.

5.*Read a book with all the letters of GRID found in the title (any order). - Dancer in Lingerie Penelope Sky - 8/16/22

6.*Read a book whose MC is religious - The Priest Tiffany Reisz - 9/1/22

7.*Read a book where the MC takes a plane ride - Savage Stalker Kathleen Kelly - 9/11/22

Brenda wrote: Jan, with my #4, there are no shelves on the book's page, but I have tagged it ANIMALS myself. Will that be alright?"

Brenda - that will work if you think it warrants that particular tag. The horse on the cover needs to be featured prominently in the current plot (not just the back story). The blurb on the book really doesn't sound like it's about the horse but more about the girl recovering from her accident.

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022

7/7 DONE


1* title that begins with N Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List Rachel Cohn 9/8
2* 5 or 0 found in the page count 305 pp Snowed Under Mary Feliz 9/21
3* author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS Death by Beach Read Eva Gates 8/7
4* tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage One Taste Too Many Debra H. Goldstein 8/5
5* red and white cover AND letters of GRID found in the title Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting Lisa Genova 8/16
10/1
6* grows crops of some kind PEACHES Rest in Peach Susan Furlong
7* tagged MYSTERY The Hidden One Linda Castillo 8/5

Welcome Jonquil!

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
7/7

1.*Read a book set in a desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The).
New Year, New Murder Kathleen Suzette 8/18/22

2.*Read a book in which archaeology is important to the plot OR read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count).
0, 108 pages-Fall for Murder Kathleen Suzette 8/6/22

3.*Read a book with a geometric design on the cover (post cover) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.
EL-Scents and a Suspect Emmie Lyn 8/2/22

4.*Read a book with the word ASTRONAUT found in its text (share text) OR read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.
Canter With a Killer Amber Camp 10/15/22

5.*Read a book with a red, white or red and white cover (post cover) OR read a book with all the letters of GRID found in the title (any order).
Digging Up Murder Penny Brooke 8/14/22

6.*Read a book whose MC is religious or who grows crops of some kind OR read a book that includes a map (tell us what the map displays).
Off the Chain Janice Thompson 8/1/22

7.*Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage OR read a book where the MC takes a plane ride or takes a tour of something.
A tour of the building she started working in-Death Behind the Dumpster K.B. Blake 8/4/22

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
Begins: 01Aug22 / Ends: 30Sept22


7 / 7 Completed



1. The legendary Nazca Lines * Read a book with a title that begins with N. - Nickel Boys �� �� 20Aug22

2. Dscovered in 1927 * Read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count - 352 pg - Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting �� �� 05Aug22

3. Three basic types of Nazca Lines *Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS - L E -Louise Erdrich / The Porcupine Year �� �� 30Nov22

4. About 70 animals and plants *Read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage - Buy a Whisker �� �� 02Aug22

5. The lines were apparently made by... * Read a book with all the letters of GRID found in the title - I ...DauGhteR - I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter �� �� 06Aug22

6. WHY they were built *Read a book whose MC grows crops of some kind - Wheat farmers in The Four Winds �� �� 01Aug22

7. Remain a mystery * Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage - Elementary, She Read �� �� 26Aug22

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Jan wrote: "Brenda wrote: Jan, with my #4, there are no shelves on the book's page, but I have tagged it ANIMALS myself. Will that be alright?"

Brenda - that will work if you think it warrants that particular..."

Okay thanks Jan, I'll see if it fits when I read it, otherwise I'll find another :)

LANDMARKS OF THE WORLD - THE NAZCA LINES, 8/1 �� 9/30
0/7 COMPLETE

1. Read a book set in a desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The).

2. Read a book in which archaeology is important to the plot OR read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count).

3. Read a book with a geometric design on the cover (post cover) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.

4. Read a book with the word ASTRONAUT found in its text (share text) OR read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.

5. Read a book with a red, white or red and white cover (post cover) OR read a book with all the letters of GRID found in the title (any order).

6. Read a book whose MC is religious or who grows crops of some kind OR read a book that includes a map (tell us what the map displays).

7. Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage OR read a book where the MC takes a plane ride or takes a tour of something (tell us which).

Thanks for joining Tari, BC, & Ruth!

Just an FYI, Ruth - you had copied your posts for both the capital tasks and spell out here. You may have thought you were in your personal thread. I went ahead deleted them here.

Brenda wrote: "Okay thanks Jan, I'll see if it fits when I read it, otherwise I'll find another :)"

Sounds good Brenda! Thanks :)

Jan wrote: "Thanks for joining Tari, BC, & Ruth!

Just an FYI, Ruth - you had copied your posts for both the capital tasks and spell out here. You may have thought you were in your personal thread. I went ahe..."

Thanks Jan...found all kinds of bloopers...I did yesterday...

We all have days like that Ruth!

Jan wrote: "We all have days like that Ruth!"

:) :0

Jan wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Okay thanks Jan, I'll see if it fits when I read it, otherwise I'll find another :)"

Sounds good Brenda! Thanks :)"

Jan would this one work better? Lending a Paw

Brenda - it is tagged Animals so you are good to go!!

Thanks Jan 👍

COMPLETED 10/5/23

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
August 1, 20222 - September 30, 2022
7/7

1. The legendary Nazca Lines are an impressive collection of giant pre-Columbian geoglyphs that have been etched into the desert sands. Encompassing an area of 200 sq. miles (517 sq. kilometers), these 2,000 year old designs were created by the Nazca people, who settled in the southern Peruvian coastal plain between the Inca and Nazca Valleys. It is an area known for being one of the driest places on Earth. The low amount of rain, wind and erosion has contributed to these geoglyphs remaining largely unscathed throughout the centuries.

*Read a book set in a desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The).- National Geographic Photo Ark Insects: Butterflies, Bees, and Kindred Creatures by Joel Sartore-10/5/2023 USA-NEBRASKA-10/5/23

��2. The lines were discovered in 1927 by Peruvian archaeologist Toribio Mejia Xesspe, who spotted them while hiking through the surrounding foothills. However, the grand scale of the designs were not widely known until the 1930's, when aircraft spotted them while surveying for water. They were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. In 2018, Peruvian archaeologists announced they had discovered more than 50 new geoglyphs in the region, using drone technology to map the landmarks in unprecedented detail.

*Read a book in which archaeology is important to the plot OR read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count).-
157 p.- Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico- 8/2/22-

��3. There are three basic types of Nazca Lines: straight lines, geometric designs and pictorial representations. There are more than 800 straight lines on the coastal plain, some of which are 30 miles (48 km) long. Additionally, there are over 300 geometric designs or geoglyphs, which include basic shapes such as triangles, rectangles, and trapezoids, as well as spirals, arrows, zig-zags and wavy lines.

*Read a book with a geometric design on the cover (post cover) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.- Murder Once Removed by S.C. Perkins-8/28/22

��4. The Nazca Lines are perhaps best known for the representations of about 70 animals and plants, some of which measure up to 1,200 feet (370 meters) long. Examples include a spider, hummingbird, cactus plant, monkey, whale, llama, tree, lizard and even a many-legged mythological creature sticking out its tongue. The Nazca people also created other forms, including a humanoid figure which has caused much speculation as to “his�� nature and has been nicknamed “The Astronaut��. These biomorphs are grouped together in one area on the plain. Some archaeologists believe they were constructed around 200 BC, about 500 years before the geoglyphs designs.

*Read a book with the word ASTRONAUT found in its text (share text)-p.199-On Her Majesty's Secret Service-"...I put it in a report on the physiology of the astronaut Yuri Gargarin." 9/15/22
OR read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.

��5. The lines were apparently made by brushing away the reddish iron-oxide covered pebbles that compose the desert surface and uncovering the white colored sand underneath. The Nazca people most likely used simple surveying techniques in their work, utilizing stakes to create straight lines. Evidence of this technique exists in the form of wooden stakes found at the ends of some of the lines. The large pictures were probably made using a grid system, starting with a small gridded picture that was reproduced on the ground in a much larger scale.

*Read a book with a red, white or red and white cover (post cover)- Semiautomatic by Evie Shockley - 9/6/22-
OR read a book with all the letters of GRID found in the title (any order).

��6. But the biggest question on everyone’s mind is WHY they were built, which has led to many theories, some crazier than most. One theory suggests they were related to the stars and acted as a giant observatory. Another thought they were a giant landing pad for ancient visitors from space. The explanation most in keeping with what is known about the Nazca culture is that they were guides for ceremonial religious processions where the Nazca prayed to various gods about crops and water. A most recent theory confirms that they were most likely related to water. It has been discovered that ancient aqueducts, called puquios, seemed to be connected with some of the lines, so the shapes may be acting as a giant map of the underground water sources traced on the land.

*Read a book whose MC is religious or who grows crops of some kind OR read a book that includes a map (tell us what the map displays).- several maps displaying how geopolitical realities are manifested- Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics by Tim Marshall 10/8/22

��7. Despite being studied by numerous anthropologists, ethnologists, and archaeologists, not to mention new-agers, ancient astronaut theorists, and alien enthusiasts, the Nazca Lines remain a mystery and we may never truly know why they were created. What we do know, though, is that they are incredibly fascinating. If you would like to see the lines, they are best viewed from the air. Local tour agencies have small plane tours that leave from the nearby cities of Nazca, Pisco, or Ica.

*Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage - The Glass Key by Dashiell Hammett-8/24/22 -
OR read a book where the MC takes a plane ride or takes a tour of something (tell us which).

Welcome Ed!

I'm in.
BTW Thank you for the laugh: I love you starting year *grins* Really needed it today I woke up feeling really awful and my home COVID test came positive so looks like I'll have a bit more time to read in the next couple of weeks (if I can concentrate)

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
Duration: 8/1/22 - 9/30/22
Completed: 3/7


1. Read a book set in a desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The).

2. Read a book in which archaeology is important to the plot OR read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count).

3. Read a book with a geometric design on the cover (post cover) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.

�� 4. Read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage. Die in the Wool by Katherine Hayton 3* 8/5

�� 5. Read a book with a red, white or red and white cover A Fine and Bitter Snow book 3 in The Kate Shugak Investigation Books 10-20 Box Set by Dana Stabenow 5* 8/9 according to TinEye this cover is almost 80% white

6. Read a book whose MC is religious or who grows crops of some kind OR read a book that includes a map (tell us what the map displays).

�� 7. Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage OR read a book where the MC takes a plane ride or takes a tour of something. Bad Blood book 11 in The Kate Shugak Investigation Books 10-20 Box Set by Dana Stabenow 4* 8/10 - a mystery set in remote areas of Alaska (with planes as main means of transportation) - in this book Kate flies with Jim to Kuskulana and Anchorage
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Welcome Agnieszka! I didn't even notice the year and it looks like several others missed it because they just went ahead and copies it. Too funny!!

Oh no - positive covid test. Hope you don't get too sick. Take care of yourself.

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
Duration: August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022

6/7 Completed

1.*Read a book set in a desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The).

👙2.*Read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count).
{0} Death in the Stacks - Jenn McKinlay 08/06/22 {304 pages}


👙3.*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.
{SH} Sherry Harris - From Beer to Eternity 08/26/22


👙4.*Read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.
Put Out to Pasture - Amanda Flower 08/23/22


👙5.*Read a book with all the letters of GRID found in the title (any order).
Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener - M.C. Beaton 08/18/22


👙6.*Read a book that includes a map (tell us what the map displays).
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax - Dorothy Gilman 08/15/22 {Albania}


👙7.*Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage
Purls and Potions - Nancy Warren 08/02/22

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
Duration: August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
7/7

1.*Read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The).
Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw 9/8 1��

2.*Read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count - 563p
Bye Bye Baby by Fiona McIntosh 2/8 4.5��

3.*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.
Mastermind by Helen Goltz 4/8 2.5��

4.*Read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.
Alex & Me by Irene M. Pepperberg 5/8 3��

5.*Read a book with a red, white or red and white cover
Invisible Women by Sarah Long 16/8 3.5��

6.*Read a book whose MC is religious
Vanished by Irene Hannon 8/8 1��

7.*Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage
Beyond Fear by Jaye Ford 1/8 4��

Thanks for joining Shelly & Kylie!

Finished!

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
Duration: August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022

Progress: 7/7

1.*Read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The).
The Nutcracker Ballet Mystery by Carolyn Keene 9/6/22

2.*Read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count).
Clara Bow: Runnin' Wild by David Stenn 8/9/2022 (400 pages)

3.*Read a book with a geometric design on the cover (post cover) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix 8/30/22

4.*Read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.
Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore 11/7/22
(not tagged Animals on its homepage, but one of the POV characters is an animal)

5.*Read a book with a red, white or red and white cover (post cover)
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen 9/15/22


6.*Read a book whose MC is religious.
Queens of the Crusades by Alison Weir 8/17/22

7.*Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage
The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis 8/16/22

sign me up please

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
08/01/2022 - 09/30/2022

1. *Read a book set in a desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The).

2. *Read a book in which archaeology is important to the plot OR read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count).

3. *Read a book with a geometric design on the cover (post cover) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.

4. *Read a book with the word ASTRONAUT found in its text (share text) OR read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.

5. *Read a book with a red, white or red and white cover (post cover) OR read a book with all the letters of GRID found in the title (any order).

6. *Read a book whose MC is religious or who grows crops of some kind OR read a book that includes a map (tell us what the map displays).

7. *Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage OR read a book where the MC takes a plane ride or takes a tour of something (tell us which).

Thanks for joining Sarah & Bev!

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
2 Months from Start

1. Read a book set in a desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The).

2. Read a book in which archaeology is important to the plot OR read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count).

3. Read a book with a geometric design on the cover (post cover) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.

4. Read a book with the word ASTRONAUT found in its text (share text) OR read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.

5. Read a book with a red, white or red and white cover (post cover) OR read a book with all the letters of GRID found in the title (any order).

6. Read a book whose MC is religious or who grows crops of some kind OR read a book that includes a map (tell us what the map displays).

7. Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage OR read a book where the MC takes a plane ride or takes a tour of something (tell us which).

Welcome Amanda!

a book that includes a map (tell us what the map displays)

Does the map have to be physically present, like a drawing, or can it be enough for it to be at the center of the story?

Patrizia - There needs to be an actual map which is usually shown at the beginning of the book.

I'll check, but it doesn't seem to me to be there. I'm reading that book in ebook format and it is not always easy to see if there is a map or not.
Thank you.

Completed

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
Duration: August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
7/7

1.*Read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The).
Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw 9/8 1��

2.*Read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count - 563p
Bye Bye Baby by Fiona McIntosh 2/8 4.5��

3.*Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.
Mastermind by Helen Goltz 4/8 2.5��

4.*Read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.
Alex & Me by Irene M. Pepperberg 5/8 3��

5.*Read a book with a red, white or red and white cover
Invisible Women by Sarah Long 16/8 3.5��

6.*Read a book whose MC is religious
Vanished by Irene Hannon 8/8 1��

7.*Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage
Beyond Fear by Jaye Ford 1/8 4��

Great work Kylie!

First to finish! Terrific job Kylie!

Done! 🙂

Landmarks of the World - The Nazca Lines
Duration: August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022

1.*Read a book set in a desert climate (tell us where) OR read a book with a title that begins with N (ignore An, An or The).
Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance 8/17/22 ✶✶��


2.*Read a book in which archaeology is important to the plot OR read a book with 5 or 0 found in the page count (share page count).
The Island (375 p) 8/10/22 ✶✶✶✶


3.*Read a book with a geometric design on the cover (post cover) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GEOGLYPHS.
Dirt Creek - Hayley Scrivenor 8/4/22 ✶✶✶✶


4.*Read a book with the word ASTRONAUT found in its text (share text)
Meant to Be 8/18/22 ✶✶��
(Ch 1, “Anyone alive at that time, knows astronauts were larger than life figures.��

OR read a book tagged ANIMALS on its GR Homepage.

5.*Read a book with a red, white or red and white cover (post cover) OR read a book with all the letters of GRID found in the title (any order).
Delilah Green Doesn't Care 8/1/22 ✶✶��


6.*Read a book whose MC is religious or who grows crops of some kind
Rhubarb Pie Before You Die (garlic farm) 8/5/22 ✶✶��1/2

OR read a book that includes a map (tell us what the map displays).

7.*Read a book tagged MYSTERY on its GR Homepage
Ask Me No Questions 8/3/22 ✶✶��

OR read a book where the MC takes a plane ride or takes a tour of something (tell us which).