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Olympic Games Host Cities
3 Months from Start

Everyone is excited about the upcoming Olympics in Paris. It is definitely an important cultural event for the world. But it is not the first time Paris has hosted the games. Let’s take a brief look at the places that have been the location of more than one Summer and/or Winter Olympics.

Complete 10 tasks (one for each location)

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1. Paris

We all know the capital of France is known for its beauty, culture, and history. It is also a center for fashion, food, art, and architecture. But you may not know that it is tied with our next city for hosting the Olympics the most times. This year’s games will be the third Summer Olympics held in Paris, with past games happening in 1900 and 1924. Hosting the games is a huge undertaking and requires years of preparation. For this year’s games, the city has created 11 different venues, including new temporary buildings and arenas next to both the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles.
��Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book published in 2024 (share publication date).

2. London

The capital of the United Kingdom is one of the world’s leading business, financial and cultural centers, and sits at the top of most people’s bucket lists of cities to visit. London has also hosted the Summer Olympics three times: in 1908, 1948, and 2012. The latest games featured the 500-acre Olympic Zone in Stratford, which was developed on existing waste and industrial land. It included the Olympic Stadium and pool, the athletes' Olympic Village, and the London Olympics Media Centre. The Olympic Zone was renamed the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee.
��Read a book set in London OR read a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).

3. Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the most populous city in the US state of California and the second-most populous city in the country. This busy metropolis has hosted the Summer Games in both 1932 and 1984, and is now officially slated for the 2028 Summer Olympics. The 1984 Olympics featured the incredible Olympic Torch Relay that stretched across the US from New York City to LA, with the torch being continuously carried by runners on foot for over 9,320 miles, utilizing 3,636 runners. For the 2028 games, no new buildings are being slated. They will make use of the many existing sport venues already available in the area, including the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the Rose Bowl, making both these stadiums the first to host three Olympics.
��Read a book where the MC travels a long distance (share starting and ending locations) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.

4. Athens

This historic city and capital of Greece, is generally considered to be the birthplace of Western civilization. It is also the birthplace of the Olympics as we know it, hosting the first international Olympic Games in the summer of 1896. Organized by the International Olympic Committee, the event included 14 nations and approximately 240 male athletes (female athletes were included in the next Olympics held in 1900 in Paris). Athens hosted the Summer Games again in 2004, leaving the city with a significantly improved infrastructure, including a new airport and subway system, though all at an incredibly high cost to the country.
��Read a book tagged HISTORICAL or CLASSIC OR read a book with a male MC (share name).

5. Tokyo

The country of Japan has actually hosted the Olympics four times: two Winter Games (1972 in Sapporo and 1998 in Nagano), and two Summer Games in its capital city, Tokyo. This vibrant city first hosted the games in 1964 and again, in 2021, which were actually the 2020 Summer Games that were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the first instance in history that the games had been rescheduled. Even with the postponement, the pandemic brought many new challenges to both the organizers and athletes involved. There was a lot of discussion over whether the games should have been cancelled altogether. In the past, games have actually been cancelled during both WWI and WWII.
��Read a series book #2 or #4 OR read a book published in 2020 or 2021 (share publication date).

6. Beijing

Beijing, China’s sprawling capital, has a history stretching back three millennia and is known as much for its modern architecture as its ancient sites (such as the grand Forbidden City complex). In 2022, it became the first city that has held both the summer and winter Olympic Games. Unfortunately, its 2008 Summer Games were strewn with controversy and security concerns following civil unrest in Tibet and terrorist attacks. And the 2022 Winter Games were still greatly impacted by the pandemic and the lack of natural snow. It was the first Olympic Games in history to use 100% artificial snow.
��Read the first book of a series OR read a book that mentions it snowing in the text (share text).

7. St. Moritz

St. Moritz is a high Alpine resort town in Switzerland, at an elevation of about 1,800 metres (5,910 ft) above sea level. It’s no surprise that its nickname is “the top of the world��. Its origins as a resort date back to 1864 when hotel pioneer Caspar Badrutt made a wager to some of his guests to visit the village, marking the start of winter tourism in St. Moritz and the Alps. St. Moritz developed rapidly in the late nineteenth century and jumping forward a few years, it secured the opportunity to host its first Winter Olympics in 1928, with a repeat performance in 1948. It has hosted many other winter sports competitions and is also known as a premier sailing destination due to its beautiful lake.
��Read a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where) OR read a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover).

8. Innsbruck

Next, we head to another beautiful Alpine resort town in the neighboring country of Austria. Innsbruck is located in a valley of the Inn River between the towering peaks of the Alps. It is known for its Historic Old Town and its multi-purpose sports facility complex, OlympiaWorld Innsbruck, which was built to serve as the Olympic Park for the 1964 Winter Olympics. Innsbruck hosted the games again in 1976, as well as the inaugural Winter Youth Olympics in 2012. This sporting event for young people (aged 15-18) is based on the Olympic format, and includes activities, workshops and team-building exercises to give the athletes the opportunity to learn about Olympic values, explore other cultures, develop the skills to become true ambassadors of their sport.
��Read a book that has a teenager playing an important role (briefly share details) OR read a book where a"first" happens (i.e: first date, opening day, etc; briefly share details).

9. Lake Placid

Lake Placid is a village in the Adirondack Mountains in the state of New York. It was not an obvious choice to host the Olympics, but it was determined to bring them to this small town in the US. Once the bid was awarded for the 1932 games, state and federal funding facilitated the construction of the venues; all accomplished during the Great Depression. Following the games, community leaders continued to promote the area as a premier winter sports center, upgrading the facilities with the objective of bringing the Olympics back to Lake Placid. Their hard work was rewarded with the return of the Winter Olympics in 1980 - a much bigger endeavor!! The community has a great sense of pride in welcoming the world to their small town and if you go today, you'll see the Olympic flame still burning.
��Read a book where the community comes together to accomplish something (briefly share details) OR read a book with a two word title.

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo

Cortina d'Ampezzo is a town in the heart of the Dolomitic Alps in Northern Italy. Situated in a spectacular alpine valley, it is an upscale summer and winter sport resort known for its scenery, skiing, and for its Italian aristocratic crowd. Although its first bid for the Winter Olympics in 1944 was cancelled, the town hosted the games in 1956. An Italian television network carried live coverage of the Games, which was a first in the history of the Winter Olympics. The town is slated to host the games for a second time when it co-hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics with Milan.
��Read a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast (share text) OR read a book that takes place completely in winter.

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My Spot

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
10/10

1. Paris
��Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The).
I Wish You Happy | Kerry Anne King 7/4/24****


2. London
��Read a book set in London. Now You See Me | Sharon J. Bolton 7/22/24


3. Los Angeles
��Read a book where the MC travels a long distance (San Francisco to a fictional town in Central America). The Bird Hotel | Joyce Maynard 7/6/24****


4. Athens
��Read a book with a male MC (John Barton). The Fire Killer | Ross Greenwood 7/15/24***


5. Tokyo
��Read a series book #2: Letters in the Library | Kathi Daley 8/4/24**


6. Beijing
��Read the first book of a series. Invisible | Lorena McCourtney 8/20/24***


7. St. Moritz
��Read a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover). Dreams for Stones | Ann Warner
8/13/24***

8. Innsbruck
��Read a book that has a teenager playing an important role (Vanessa accompanies Timothy (18 years old) to Vienna where they both become involved in a mystery).
Airs Above the Ground | Mary Stewart 8/15/24***


9. Lake Placid
��Read a book with a two word title. Winter's End | Paige Shelton 8/28/24****


10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
��Read a book that takes place completely in winter. Ice Cold Murder | Michele Pariza Wacek 7/20/24*

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 1015

00/10 Completed

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book published in 2024 (share publication date).

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book set in London OR read a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book where the MC travels a long distance (share starting and ending locations) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book tagged HISTORICAL or CLASSIC OR read a book with a male MC (share name).

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 or #4 OR read a book published in 2020 or 2021 (share publication date).

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series OR read a book that mentions it snowing in the text (share text).

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where) OR read a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover).

8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role (briefly share details) OR read a book where a"first" happens (i.e: first date, opening day, etc; briefly share details).

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book where the community comes together to accomplish something (briefly share details) OR read a book with a two word title.

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast (share text) OR read a book that takes place completely in winter.

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 1015

10/10

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book published in 2024 (share publication date).
Almost Just Friends by Jill Shalvis 21 July; 5��


2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book set in London OR read a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).
Murder at Kensington Palace by Andrea Penrose 23 July; 5��


3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book where the MC travels a long distance (share starting and ending locations) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.
Blue Ridge Mountain Escape by Loretta Eidson 2 July; 4 1/2��


4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book tagged HISTORICAL or CLASSIC OR read a book with a male MC (share name).
Georges Dupin- Marea bretone. Leggende e delitti a Île-de-Seim. Il quinto caso del commissario Dupin (=The Killing Tide) by Jean-Luc Bannalec 11 July; 3 1/2��


5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 or #4 OR read a book published in 2020 or 2021 (share publication date).
Hunting the Truth by Kathleen Donnelly 7 July; 5��


6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series OR read a book that mentions it snowing in the text (share text).
Hidden In Stone by Regina Clarke 12 July; 3 1/2��


7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where) OR read a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover).
Hart's Ridge by Kay Bratt 14 July; 5��


8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role (briefly share details) OR read a book where a"first" happens (i.e: first date, opening day, etc; briefly share details).
first show after the renovation of a opera house- Midnight Spells Murder by Mary Angela 10 August; 4 1/2��


9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book where the community comes together to accomplish something (briefly share details) OR read a book with a two word title.
Fallen Angel by D.K. Hood 23 August; 5��


10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast (share text) OR read a book that takes place completely in winter.
"I blamed Sesame Street ..." (70%) and set in Christmas week- Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off by Darci Hannah 5 August; 4��

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2015
10/10

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book published in 2024 (share publication date).
pub 5/26/24-Dead in the Roses Carla Crowe 7/2/24

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book set in London OR read a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).
150 Christmas Kitten Caper Max Parrott 12/2/24

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book where the MC travels a long distance (share starting and ending locations) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.
AG Murder Down the Hill Amy Grundy 7/9/24

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book tagged HISTORICAL or CLASSIC OR read a book with a male MC (share name).
Jim Butterfield Lost Girl Arthur Pearce 4/21/25

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 or #4 OR read a book published in 2020 or 2021 (share publication date).
#2 Bekki the Beautician Mysteries-A Dyed Blonde and a Dead Body Cindy Bell 7/1/24

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series OR read a book that mentions it snowing in the text (share text).
#1 Josephine & Peach Mysteries A Baker's Body Dee May 7/3/24

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where) OR read a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover).
Mountains of Utah K.B. Blake 7/10/24

8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role (briefly share details) OR read a book where a "first" happens (i.e.: first date, opening day, etc.; briefly share details).
First time Shea ever unloaded animals she bought into the barn on her own Produce Perpatrator Summer Prescott 7/3/24

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book where the community comes together to accomplish something (briefly share details) OR read a book with a two word title.
Escrowbar Holder Carolyn Ridder Aspenson 7/6/24

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast (share text) OR read a book that takes place completely in winter.
Feb Killing Off Loose Ends Amber Crewes 7/12/24

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
0/10

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book published in 2024 (share publication date).

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book set in London OR read a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book where the MC travels a long distance (share starting and ending locations) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book tagged HISTORICAL or CLASSIC OR read a book with a male MC (share name).

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 or #4 OR read a book published in 2020 or 2021 (share publication date).

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series OR read a book that mentions it snowing in the text (share text).

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where) OR read a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover).

8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role (briefly share details) OR read a book where a"first" happens (i.e: first date, opening day, etc; briefly share details).

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book where the community comes together to accomplish something (briefly share details) OR read a book with a two word title.

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast (share text) OR read a book that takes place completely in winter.

Welcome Frankie, Patrizia, Tari & Jennifer!

Olympic Games Host Cities
Duration: 1/7/24 - 30/9/24
10/10

TASKS

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book published in 2024 (share publication date).
Murder on Devil's Pond by Ayla Rose 5��s 4/7/24 9th July 2024

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book set in London OR read a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).
Murder at Cleve College by Merryn Allingham 5��s 18/7/24

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book where the MC travels a long distance (share starting and ending locations) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.
Stolen Mothers by Stacy Green 5��s 9/7/24

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book tagged HISTORICAL or CLASSIC OR read a book with a male MC (share name).
Beyond Summerland by Jenny Lecoat 3.5��s 2/7/24

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 or #4 OR read a book published in 2020 or 2021 (share publication date).
Secrets in Pelican Crossing by Maggie Christensen 5��s 11/7/24 Pelican Crossing #2

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series OR read a book that mentions it snowing in the text (share text).
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 4��s 10/7/24 Thursday Murder Club #1

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where) OR read a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover).
Death in a Scottish Castle by Lydia Travers 5��s 8/7/24 Mountains in the background

8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role (briefly share details) OR read a book where a"first" happens (i.e: first date, opening day, etc; briefly share details).
Kaldoras by Lynette Noni 5��s 9/7/24 Alexandra Jennings and her final adventure into the world of Medora

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book where the community comes together to accomplish something (briefly share details) OR read a book with a two word title.
Silver Linings by Katrina Nannestad 4��s 19/7/24

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast (share text) OR read a book that takes place completely in winter.
Murder in the Parish by Faith Martin 5��s 16/7/24

Olympic Games Host Cities
1/7-30/9/24
10/10

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS
At Bertram's Hotel by Agatha Christie 3/7 4��

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O - 1035p
Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan 13/7 3��

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.
Three Little Truths by Eithne Shortall 8/7 3��

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book tagged CLASSIC OR
Three Blind Mice by Agatha Christie 4/7 3��

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 - Indiana Summer #2
The Little Flower Shop by Lori Foster 1/7 2��

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series - Miss Marple #1
The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie 6/7 4��

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location - Switzerland
Althea's Grand Tour by Emily Hendrickson 11/7 3��

8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role - MC Tessa is 17/18
The Scottish Rebel by Emma Lange 19/7 3��

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book with a two word title.
River Marked by Patricia Briggs 18/7 3��

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast - Dragnet p.345
The Radio Hour by Victoria Purman 15/7 5��

I'll give this a go.

Olympic Games Host Cities
1 July to 30 September 2024
10/10 Completed

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book published in 2024 (share publication date).

If Found, Return to Hell, Em X. Liu �� 10/07/24
First word of title: parIs

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book set in London OR read a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).

Black Books, Liz Hedgecock - 16/08/24
Set in London

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book where the MC travels a long distance (share starting and ending locations) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.

The Death I Gave Him, Em X. Liu �� 16/07/24
Author initials: los angELes

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book tagged HISTORICAL or CLASSIC OR read a book with a male MC (share name).

The Saint of Bright Doors, Vajra Chandrasekera �� 19/07/24
The MC is Fetter, a male former assassin

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 or #4 OR read a book published in 2020 or 2021 (share publication date).

Seven-Year Witch, Angela M. Sanders �� 08/07/24
Witch Way Librarian Mysteries #2, first published 24 August 2021

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series OR read a book that mentions it snowing in the text (share text).

To Shape a Dragon's Breath, Moniquill Blackgoose �� 11/07/24
Both Nampeshiweisit #1 and snowing:
“It snowed on the first of December�� not the sort of frosty dusting that we’d been getting since the middle of November that melted as soon as the sun hit it, but proper ground-coating snow that turned the whole world sparkling and white. �� (Kindle Locations 5159-5160).

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where) OR read a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover).

Charmed Summer, Kathi Daley �� 31/07/24

There look to be mountains on the centre horizon, between the two lamp posts.

Or if that isn't mountainous enough, this one has a mountain middle-top left:

Kiss 'N Tell, Kathi Daley - 22/07/24


8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role (briefly share details) OR read a book where a"first" happens (i.e: first date, opening day, etc; briefly share details).

Some Desperate Glory, Emily Tesh - 03/07/24
The MC and her immediate cohort, plus her twin are all 17 years old, with another key character who’s 19. Also, it's the first time she leaves the asteroid where she grew up.

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book where the community comes together to accomplish something (briefly share details) OR read a book with a two word title.

Witch King, Martha Wells �� 07/07/24
Two-word title

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast (share text) OR read a book that takes place completely in winter.

Liberty's Daughter, Naomi Kritzer �� 12/07/24
TV: There are frequent references to a reality show called “Stead Life��, and part of the story has the MC working as an assistant to a different show called “High Stakes��.
“It was a Wednesday, the day the new episode of Stead Life usually dropped, and my father and I always watched it together�� We sat side by side on the couch and turned on the wall TV. Stead Life is weekly reality show filmed on the seastead.��

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024

10 of 10 Complete

🔺1. Paris
Read a book published in 2024 (share publication date).
The Burning - Linda Castillo - 7/29/24 - first pub Jul 09, 2024

🔺2. London
Read a book set in London.
Dissolution - C.J. Sansom - 8/5/24

🔺3. Los Angeles
Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.
Peace Like a River - Leif Enger - 7/15/24

🔺4. Athens
Read a book tagged HISTORICAL or CLASSIC.
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption - Laura Hillenbrand - 7/23/24

🔺5. Tokyo
Read a series book #2 or #4.
Unpunished - Lisa Black - 7/23/24 - #2 Gardiner & Renner

🔺6. Beijing
Read the first book of a series.
Stripped Bare - Shannon Baker - 7/24/24 - #1 Kate Fox

🔺7. St. Moritz
Read a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover).
Broken Ties - Shannon Baker - 7/31/24


🔺8. Innsbruck
Read a book that has a teenager playing an important role (briefly share details).
The Diary of a Young Girl - Anne Frank - 9/21/24 - Anne's diary tells the story of her family who live in Frankfurt, Germany and suddenly have to go into hiding as a result of Hitler and the Nazi Party’s treatment of Jews in Europe during the second world war.

🔺9. Lake Placid
Read a book with a two word title.
Dark Signal - Shannon Baker - 7/29/24

🔺10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
Read a book that takes place completely in winter.
The Bear and the Nightingale - Katherine Arden - 7/3/24

Thanks for joining Brenda, Kylie, Trish & Lynda!

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 1015

0/10 Completed

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book published in 2024 (share publication date).

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book set in London OR read a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book where the MC travels a long distance (share starting and ending locations) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book tagged HISTORICAL or CLASSIC OR read a book with a male MC (share name).

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 or #4 OR read a book published in 2020 or 2021 (share publication date).

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series OR read a book that mentions it snowing in the text (share text).

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where) OR read a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover).

8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role (briefly share details) OR read a book where a"first" happens (i.e: first date, opening day, etc; briefly share details).

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book where the community comes together to accomplish something (briefly share details) OR read a book with a two word title.

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast (share text) OR read a book that takes place completely in winter

Welcome Ruth!

TY!

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1 - September 30, 2024

10/10 DONE

1. Paris
�� published in 2024 First published July 9, 2024 The Burning Linda Castillo 7/26
2. London
�� page count includes 5 AND 0 - 250 pp One Across, Two Down Ruth Rendell 7/16
3. Los Angeles
�� author initials in LOS ANGELES Rescuing Casey Susan Stoker 7/14
4. Athens
�� tagged HISTORICAL Lady Violet Holds a Baby Grace Burrowes 9/9
5. Tokyo
�� published in 2020 Jun 09, 2020 A Royal Affair Allison Montclair 9/9
6. Beijing
��1st book of series (Cara Kennedy, #1) City Under One Roof Iris Yamashita 9/9
7. St. Moritz
�� set in a resort Seabreeze Honeymoon Jan Moran 8/20
8. Innsbruck
�� teenager playing an important role Lily Singer Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Beginnings Lydia Sherrer 7/11
9. Lake Placid
�� two word title Seabreeze Shores Jan Moran 8/17
10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�� mentions a TV show or broadcast tarot reader hosts Salem's WICH-TV’s movie broadcast and does readings leading into commercial breaks Death Scene Carol J. Perry 9/13

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 1015

��1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The)In the Shadow of EvilRobin Caroll8/11/24


��2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).350 pp. Not Mushroom For DeathHelen Golden8/16/24

��3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES. Catch Me If You CandyEllie Alexander8/27/24

��4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book with a male MC (share name). Chris Tree of RedemptionJim Davidson7/2/24

�� 5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 BadwaterToni Dwiggins7/11/24

��6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a seriesNeed YouBlake Pierce 7/1/24

��7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where)Swiss Alps OR read a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover). Alpine for You Maddy Hunter7/26/24

��8. Innsbrook
Read a book where a"first" happens (i.e: first date, opening day, etc; briefly share details). First visitorx to the retreat center.A Vow of FidelityVeronica Black7/29/24

��9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book with a two word title. Deadly MemoriesJoanne Fluke7/5/24

��10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that takes place completely in winter. Joanne Fluke7/31/24

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 01 - September 30, 2024

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book published in 2024 ==> 06/25/2024
The Firework Frenzy, Kathi Daley 07/04

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book set in London
Moon Over Soho, Ben Aaronovitch 07/08

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book where the MC travels a long distance ==> Albuquerque to Santa Fe to Phoenix, Arizona and back
Road Trips Can Be Murder, Connie Shelton 07/02

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book with a male MC ==> Bernie Little
Paw and Order, Spencer Quinn 07/19

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 or #4 ==> #2
Death of Riley, Rhys Bowen 07/11

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series
Murder at North Pond, London Lovett 07/08

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location ==> Blue Ridge Mountains
Getaway With Murder, Diane Kelly 07/02

8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book where a "first" happens ==> first murder investigation as lead investigator
Deadly Waves, Kay Hadashi 07/17

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book with a two word title.
Sweet Talk, Julie Garwood 07/16

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book takes place completely in winter ==> around Chriistmas
Manor of Dying, Kathleen Bridge 07/14

Welcome to the challenge Jonquil, Chris & Meg!

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - August 8/7, 2024

Completed: 10/10

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The)
The Recycled Citizen by Charlotte MacLeod 7/3

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).
Sanctuary by Ilona Andrews 8/7
150 pp

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book where the MC travels a long distance (share starting and ending locations)
Holding Wonder by Zenna Henderson 7/6
Many of the characters come from an unspecified planet to Earth.

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book with a male MC (share name).
Zorro Rides Again by D.J. Arneson 7/6
Zorro!

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� book published in 2020 (share publication date).
Immunity: The Science of Staying Well―The Definitive Guide to Caring for Your Immune System by Jenna Macciochi 7/3

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series
Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl 7/12
Donovan Brothers series

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where)
Undercover Heist by Rachel Astor 7/10
Most of the book takes place on top of a mountain in Switzerland.

8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role (briefly share details) AND read a book where a"first" happens (i.e: first date, opening day, etc; briefly share details).
Nothing to Report by Carola Oman 7/8
Elizabeth is 18 and has her coming out - so first ball, etc.

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book with a two word title.
Smallbone Deceased: A London Mystery by Michael Gilbert 7/6

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast (share text) The Unseen World of Poppy Malone: A Gaggle of Goblins by Suzanne Harper 7/16
"Those TV shows bring disrepute to our entire profession!" And more about why the father objects to their watching a particular, unnamed, show.

I'm in.

Olympic Games Host Cities
Duration: 7/1/24 - 9/30/24
Completed: 10/10
100+pgs, re-post when finished


1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS Swamp Spook by Jana Deleon 4* 7/4

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book set in London Trials of Artemis by Sue London 3* 8/6 (partial setting)

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book where the MC travels a long distance Much Ado About You by Samantha Young 3* 7/5 - she travels from Chicago to Alnster, England (almost in Scotland)

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book with a male MC Killing Time by Matthew Costello & Neil Richards 3* 8/19 - Jack Brennan

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 Jen's Keeper by Cynthia Bruner 5* 7/29 - Montana Weekend #2

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series Gnadenlos=Without Remorse by Tom Clancy 3* 8/17 -Jack Ryan Universe #1, John Clark #1

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book with a mountain on the cover Sky's Fireworks by Cynthia Bruner 4* 8/18

8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role OR read a book where a "first" happens Forever Betrayed by Kathleen Brooks 5* 7/13 - Cassie (one of the teenaged Davis cousins) (view spoiler)[is a language prodigy and therefore able to spy on a foreign queen to find out if she's responsible for the attacks on the neighboring Rhami (hide spoiler)] & the MCs meet for the first time and fall in love including all the common firsts (first meeting, kiss, sex, 'I love you', ...)

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book where the community comes together to accomplish something OR read a book with a two word title. Frightfully Fortune by Jana Deleon 4* 8/23 - the community comes together to organize a week of Halloween events for & two word title

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast OR read a book that takes place completely in winter. Swamp Santa by Jana Deleon 5* 8/2 - “You really should watch Ancient Aliens,�� Gertie said. (p. 3) & set entirely in December
*

WC Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Read: 10/10

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book published in 2024.
published July 2, 2024 The Cliffs J. Courtney Sullivan 7/9/24

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).
150 pages Dare Me Tonight Carly Phillips 7/6/24

3. Los Angeles
��Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.
Blue Marguerite L.J. Evans 7/10/24

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book with a male MC (share name).
Reese and Joel Labor of Love Katie Winters 8/4/24

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #4 AND a book published in 2021.
published August 25, 2021 Counted Corpse A.C.F. Bookens 7/3/24 (Stitches In Crime #4)

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions it snowing in the text.
Tempt Melanie Harlow 7/5/24 Loc 3312 ...dropped and the snow swirled around in the streets below. In fact, the blizzard was so bad, she stayed in Chicago an extra night��

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book with a mountain on the cover.
Stitch X For Murder A.C.F. Bookens 7/6/24

8. Innsbruck
�� Read a book that has a teenager playing an important role.
Teenagers have been ruining businesses with break-ins and destruction. Somebody Like You Donna Alward 7/17/24

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book with a two word title.
Fatal Destiny Marie Force 7/9/24

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV broadcast.
Chapt 1 “Back to you, Marina, for the rest of the morning’s news,�� Babe said. “Marina?��
While Marina was gripping the desk to haul herself up, the floor director was barking orders and insults through her earpiece.
Coral Cottage Jan Moran 7/24/24

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
7/10

1. Paris
We all know the capital of France is known for its beauty, culture, and history. It is also a center for fashion, food, art, and architecture. But you may not know that it is tied with our next city for hosting the Olympics the most times. This year’s games will be the third Summer Olympics held in Paris, with past games happening in 1900 and 1924. Hosting the games is a huge undertaking and requires years of preparation. For this year’s games, the city has created 11 different venues, including new temporary buildings and arenas next to both the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles.
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The) Auntie Poldi and the Vineyards of Etna by Mario Giordano-11/14/24
OR read a book published in 2024 (share publication date).

2. London
The capital of the United Kingdom is one of the world’s leading business, financial and cultural centers, and sits at the top of most people’s bucket lists of cities to visit. London has also hosted the Summer Olympics three times: in 1908, 1948, and 2012. The latest games featured the 500-acre Olympic Zone in Stratford, which was developed on existing waste and industrial land. It included the Olympic Stadium and pool, the athletes' Olympic Village, and the London Olympics Media Centre. The Olympic Zone was renamed the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee.
�¬�𲹻� a book set in London - King Henry VI, Part 2 by William Shakespeare-8/4/24
OR read a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).

3. Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the most populous city in the US state of California and the second-most populous city in the country. This busy metropolis has hosted the Summer Games in both 1932 and 1984, and is now officially slated for the 2028 Summer Olympics. The 1984 Olympics featured the incredible Olympic Torch Relay that stretched across the US from New York City to LA, with the torch being continuously carried by runners on foot for over 9,320 miles, utilizing 3,636 runners. For the 2028 games, no new buildings are being slated. They will make use of the many existing sport venues already available in the area, including the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the Rose Bowl, making both these stadiums the first to host three Olympics.
�¬�𲹻� a book where the MC travels a long distance (share starting and ending locations) - ther author travels to every country in the world... starting in her home town of Detroit and ending in the Seychelles.- The Catch Me if You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World by Jessica Nabongo-10/1/24
OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.

4. Athens
This historic city and capital of Greece, is generally considered to be the birthplace of Western civilization. It is also the birthplace of the Olympics as we know it, hosting the first international Olympic Games in the summer of 1896. Organized by the International Olympic Committee, the event included 14 nations and approximately 240 male athletes (female athletes were included in the next Olympics held in 1900 in Paris). Athens hosted the Summer Games again in 2004, leaving the city with a significantly improved infrastructure, including a new airport and subway system, though all at an incredibly high cost to the country.
�¬�𲹻� a book tagged HISTORICAL or CLASSIC OR read a book with a male MC (share name).-Serge Storms in -Torpedo Juice by Tim Dorsey-7/11/24-

5. Tokyo
The country of Japan has actually hosted the Olympics four times: two Winter Games (1972 in Sapporo and 1998 in Nagano), and two Summer Games in its capital city, Tokyo. This vibrant city first hosted the games in 1964 and again, in 2021, which were actually the 2020 Summer Games that were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the first instance in history that the games had been rescheduled. Even with the postponement, the pandemic brought many new challenges to both the organizers and athletes involved. There was a lot of discussion over whether the games should have been cancelled altogether. In the past, games have actually been cancelled during both WWI and WWII.
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 or #4 -series #2- Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of Flags by Tim Marshall-10/12/24 266p
OR read a book published in 2020 or 2021 (share publication date).

6. Beijing
Beijing, China’s sprawling capital, has a history stretching back three millennia and is known as much for its modern architecture as its ancient sites (such as the grand Forbidden City complex). In 2022, it became the first city that has held both the summer and winter Olympic Games. Unfortunately, its 2008 Summer Games were strewn with controversy and security concerns following civil unrest in Tibet and terrorist attacks. And the 2022 Winter Games were still greatly impacted by the pandemic and the lack of natural snow. It was the first Olympic Games in history to use 100% artificial snow.
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series- All Souls' Rising by Madison Smartt Bell- 8/26/24-
OR read a book that mentions it snowing in the text (share text).

7. St. Moritz
St. Moritz is a high Alpine resort town in Switzerland, at an elevation of about 1,800 metres (5,910 ft) above sea level. It’s no surprise that its nickname is “the top of the world��. Its origins as a resort date back to 1864 when hotel pioneer Caspar Badrutt made a wager to some of his guests to visit the village, marking the start of winter tourism in St. Moritz and the Alps. St. Moritz developed rapidly in the late nineteenth century and jumping forward a few years, it secured the opportunity to host its first Winter Olympics in 1928, with a repeat performance in 1948. It has hosted many other winter sports competitions and is also known as a premier sailing destination due to its beautiful lake.
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where) could switch Auntie poldi to here
OR read a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover).

8. Innsbruck
Next, we head to another beautiful Alpine resort town in the neighboring country of Austria. Innsbruck is located in a valley of the Inn River between the towering peaks of the Alps. It is known for its Historic Old Town and its multi-purpose sports facility complex, OlympiaWorld Innsbruck, which was built to serve as the Olympic Park for the 1964 Winter Olympics. Innsbruck hosted the games again in 1976, as well as the inaugural Winter Youth Olympics in 2012. This sporting event for young people (aged 15-18) is based on the Olympic format, and includes activities, workshops and team-building exercises to give the athletes the opportunity to learn about Olympic values, explore other cultures, develop the skills to become true ambassadors of their sport.
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role (briefly share details) OR read a book where a"first" happens (i.e: first date, opening day, etc; briefly share details).

9. Lake Placid
Lake Placid is a village in the Adirondack Mountains in the state of New York. It was not an obvious choice to host the Olympics, but it was determined to bring them to this small town in the US. Once the bid was awarded for the 1932 games, state and federal funding facilitated the construction of the venues; all accomplished during the Great Depression. Following the games, community leaders continued to promote the area as a premier winter sports center, upgrading the facilities with the objective of bringing the Olympics back to Lake Placid. Their hard work was rewarded with the return of the Winter Olympics in 1980 - a much bigger endeavor!! The community has a great sense of pride in welcoming the world to their small town and if you go today, you'll see the Olympic flame still burning.
�¬�𲹻� a book where the community comes together to accomplish something (briefly share details) OR read a book with a two word title.- Déjà Dead by Kathy Reichs-10/1/24-

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
Cortina d'Ampezzo is a town in the heart of the Dolomitic Alps in Northern Italy. Situated in a spectacular alpine valley, it is an upscale summer and winter sport resort known for its scenery, skiing, and for its Italian aristocratic crowd. Although its first bid for the Winter Olympics in 1944 was cancelled, the town hosted the games in 1956. An Italian television network carried live coverage of the Games, which was a first in the history of the Winter Olympics. The town is slated to host the games for a second time when it co-hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics with Milan.
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast (share text) OR read a book that takes place completely in winter.

Glad you're joining us Teri, Agnieszka (long time, no see :), JoAnne & Ed!

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
0/10

1. Paris
We all know the capital of France is known for its beauty, culture, and history. It is also a center for fashion, food, art, and architecture. But you may not know that it is tied with our next city for hosting the Olympics the most times. This year’s games will be the third Summer Olympics held in Paris, with past games happening in 1900 and 1924. Hosting the games is a huge undertaking and requires years of preparation. For this year’s games, the city has created 11 different venues, including new temporary buildings and arenas next to both the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles.
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book published in 2024 (share publication date).

2. London
The capital of the United Kingdom is one of the world’s leading business, financial and cultural centers, and sits at the top of most people’s bucket lists of cities to visit. London has also hosted the Summer Olympics three times: in 1908, 1948, and 2012. The latest games featured the 500-acre Olympic Zone in Stratford, which was developed on existing waste and industrial land. It included the Olympic Stadium and pool, the athletes' Olympic Village, and the London Olympics Media Centre. The Olympic Zone was renamed the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee.
�¬�𲹻� a book set in London OR read a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).

3. Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the most populous city in the US state of California and the second-most populous city in the country. This busy metropolis has hosted the Summer Games in both 1932 and 1984, and is now officially slated for the 2028 Summer Olympics. The 1984 Olympics featured the incredible Olympic Torch Relay that stretched across the US from New York City to LA, with the torch being continuously carried by runners on foot for over 9,320 miles, utilizing 3,636 runners. For the 2028 games, no new buildings are being slated. They will make use of the many existing sport venues already available in the area, including the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the Rose Bowl, making both these stadiums the first to host three Olympics.
�¬�𲹻� a book where the MC travels a long distance (share starting and ending locations) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.

4. Athens
This historic city and capital of Greece, is generally considered to be the birthplace of Western civilization. It is also the birthplace of the Olympics as we know it, hosting the first international Olympic Games in the summer of 1896. Organized by the International Olympic Committee, the event included 14 nations and approximately 240 male athletes (female athletes were included in the next Olympics held in 1900 in Paris). Athens hosted the Summer Games again in 2004, leaving the city with a significantly improved infrastructure, including a new airport and subway system, though all at an incredibly high cost to the country.
�¬�𲹻� a book tagged HISTORICAL or CLASSIC OR read a book with a male MC (share name).

5. Tokyo
The country of Japan has actually hosted the Olympics four times: two Winter Games (1972 in Sapporo and 1998 in Nagano), and two Summer Games in its capital city, Tokyo. This vibrant city first hosted the games in 1964 and again, in 2021, which were actually the 2020 Summer Games that were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the first instance in history that the games had been rescheduled. Even with the postponement, the pandemic brought many new challenges to both the organizers and athletes involved. There was a lot of discussion over whether the games should have been cancelled altogether. In the past, games have actually been cancelled during both WWI and WWII.
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 or #4 OR read a book published in 2020 or 2021 (share publication date).

6. Beijing
Beijing, China’s sprawling capital, has a history stretching back three millennia and is known as much for its modern architecture as its ancient sites (such as the grand Forbidden City complex). In 2022, it became the first city that has held both the summer and winter Olympic Games. Unfortunately, its 2008 Summer Games were strewn with controversy and security concerns following civil unrest in Tibet and terrorist attacks. And the 2022 Winter Games were still greatly impacted by the pandemic and the lack of natural snow. It was the first Olympic Games in history to use 100% artificial snow.
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series OR read a book that mentions it snowing in the text (share text).

7. St. Moritz
St. Moritz is a high Alpine resort town in Switzerland, at an elevation of about 1,800 metres (5,910 ft) above sea level. It’s no surprise that its nickname is “the top of the world��. Its origins as a resort date back to 1864 when hotel pioneer Caspar Badrutt made a wager to some of his guests to visit the village, marking the start of winter tourism in St. Moritz and the Alps. St. Moritz developed rapidly in the late nineteenth century and jumping forward a few years, it secured the opportunity to host its first Winter Olympics in 1928, with a repeat performance in 1948. It has hosted many other winter sports competitions and is also known as a premier sailing destination due to its beautiful lake.
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where) OR read a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover).

8. Innsbruck
Next, we head to another beautiful Alpine resort town in the neighboring country of Austria. Innsbruck is located in a valley of the Inn River between the towering peaks of the Alps. It is known for its Historic Old Town and its multi-purpose sports facility complex, OlympiaWorld Innsbruck, which was built to serve as the Olympic Park for the 1964 Winter Olympics. Innsbruck hosted the games again in 1976, as well as the inaugural Winter Youth Olympics in 2012. This sporting event for young people (aged 15-18) is based on the Olympic format, and includes activities, workshops and team-building exercises to give the athletes the opportunity to learn about Olympic values, explore other cultures, develop the skills to become true ambassadors of their sport.
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role (briefly share details) OR read a book where a"first" happens (i.e: first date, opening day, etc; briefly share details).

9. Lake Placid
Lake Placid is a village in the Adirondack Mountains in the state of New York. It was not an obvious choice to host the Olympics, but it was determined to bring them to this small town in the US. Once the bid was awarded for the 1932 games, state and federal funding facilitated the construction of the venues; all accomplished during the Great Depression. Following the games, community leaders continued to promote the area as a premier winter sports center, upgrading the facilities with the objective of bringing the Olympics back to Lake Placid. Their hard work was rewarded with the return of the Winter Olympics in 1980 - a much bigger endeavor!! The community has a great sense of pride in welcoming the world to their small town and if you go today, you'll see the Olympic flame still burning.
�¬�𲹻� a book where the community comes together to accomplish something (briefly share details) OR read a book with a two word title.

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
Cortina d'Ampezzo is a town in the heart of the Dolomitic Alps in Northern Italy. Situated in a spectacular alpine valley, it is an upscale summer and winter sport resort known for its scenery, skiing, and for its Italian aristocratic crowd. Although its first bid for the Winter Olympics in 1944 was cancelled, the town hosted the games in 1956. An Italian television network carried live coverage of the Games, which was a first in the history of the Winter Olympics. The town is slated to host the games for a second time when it co-hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics with Milan.
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast (share text) OR read a book that takes place completely in winter.

Welcome Sallie!

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 1015

10/10 Completed

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The) - State of the Union Marie Force - 7/3/24

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count). - 250 pgs-Hold on Tight J. Kenner - 7/12/24

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES. - A Photo Finish Elsie Silver - 7/5/24

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book with a male MC (share name). - Calder - Always Wicked Ember Casey - 7/6/24

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a book published in 2020 or 2021 (share publication date). - Pub 12/3/21 - The Front Runner Elsie Silver - 7/11/24

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series - Irresistible Melanie Harlow - 7/15/24

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where) - Colorado - Unforgettable Willow Aster - 7/20/24

8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book where a"first" happens (i.e: first date, opening day, etc; briefly share details). - first date - Pg 240-she was going on a date with Trevor - Perfection R.L. Mathewson - 7/30/24

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book with a two word title. - Wild Love Elsie Silver - 7/19/24

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that takes place completely in winter. - Takes place just before, during and after Christmas - Tapped Out Single Mom Kai Lesy - 7/28/24

Finished!!
Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 1015

10/10 Completed

X 1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book published in 2024 (share publication date). Pay Dirt Sara Paretsky 8/8

X 2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book set in London The Comfort of Ghosts Jacqueline Winspear8/21

X 3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES. The Book of Old Houses Sarah Graves7/2

X 4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book with a male MC (share name). A Disappearance in Fiji Nilima Rao Akal Singh 7/5

X 5. Tokyo
x �¬�𲹻� a series book #2 or #4 #2 B is for BurglarSue Grafton 8/3

X 6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series The Crossing Places Elly Griffiths 7/3

X 7. St. Moritz
�� read a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover).
Treasure State C.J. Box 8/11

X 8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role Percy Jackson, a son of the Greek god Poseidon, a senior in high school, is sent on a quest to find Zeus' cup The Chalice of the Gods Rick Riordan 8/15

X 9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book where the community comes together to accomplish something The community comes together to keep the grocery store going, aid a woman with cancer, and to shelter a childThe Heaven & Earth Grocery Store 7/10

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that takes place completely in winter Misery Bay Steve Hamilton 8/29

Welcome Karen & Judy!

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book published in 2024 (share publication date).
Lynn Vincent 07/17/2024

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book set in London OR read a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).
Ruth Hogan 02/05/2025

3. Los Angeles
��Read a book where the MC travels a long distance (share starting and ending locations) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.
Ginger Scott 07/22/2024

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book tagged HISTORICAL or CLASSIC OR read a book with a male MC (share name).
Aldous Huxley 07/24/2024 Classic

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 or #4 OR read a book published in 2020 or 2021 (share publication date).
Danielle Garrett 11/01/2024 Series Book #2

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series OR read a book that mentions it snowing in the text (share text).
Bella Falls 10/31/2024 Series Book #1

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where) OR read a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover).
Christine Carbo 12/29/2024 Glacier National Park

8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role (briefly share details) OR read a book where a"first" happens (i.e: first date, opening day, etc; briefly share details).
Tillie Cole 12/20/2024 Rune-Poppies boyfriend helps her fill her kiss jar before she dies

9. Lake Placid
��Read a book where the community comes together to accomplish something (briefly share details) OR read a book with a two word title.
Allison Brook 12/26/2024

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
��Read a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast (share text) OR read a book that takes place completely in winter.
J.L. Collins 11/01/2024

Glad you're joining us Bev!

Finished :)

Olympic Games Host Cities
Duration: 1/7/24 - 30/9/24
10/10

TASKS

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book published in 2024 (share publication date).
Murder on Devil's Pond by Ayla Rose 5��s 4/7/24 9th July 2024

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book set in London OR read a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).
Murder at Cleve College by Merryn Allingham 5��s 18/7/24

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book where the MC travels a long distance (share starting and ending locations) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.
Stolen Mothers by Stacy Green 5��s 9/7/24

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book tagged HISTORICAL or CLASSIC OR read a book with a male MC (share name).
Beyond Summerland by Jenny Lecoat 3.5��s 2/7/24

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 or #4 OR read a book published in 2020 or 2021 (share publication date).
Secrets in Pelican Crossing by Maggie Christensen 5��s 11/7/24 Pelican Crossing #2

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series OR read a book that mentions it snowing in the text (share text).
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 4��s 10/7/24 Thursday Murder Club #1

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where) OR read a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover).
Death in a Scottish Castle by Lydia Travers 5��s 8/7/24 Mountains in the background

8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role (briefly share details) OR read a book where a"first" happens (i.e: first date, opening day, etc; briefly share details).
Kaldoras by Lynette Noni 5��s 9/7/24 Alexandra Jennings and her final adventure into the world of Medora

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book where the community comes together to accomplish something (briefly share details) OR read a book with a two word title.
Silver Linings by Katrina Nannestad 4��s 19/7/24

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast (share text) OR read a book that takes place completely in winter.
Murder in the Parish by Faith Martin 5��s 16/7/24

Terrific job Brenda!!

Done

Olympic Games Host Cities
1/7-30/9/24
10/10

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS
At Bertram's Hotel by Agatha Christie 3/7 4��

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O - 1035p
Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan 13/7 3��

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.
Three Little Truths by Eithne Shortall 8/7 3��

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book tagged CLASSIC OR
Three Blind Mice by Agatha Christie 4/7 3��

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 - Indiana Summer #2
The Little Flower Shop by Lori Foster 1/7 2��

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series - Miss Marple #1
The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie 6/7 4��

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location - Switzerland
Althea's Grand Tour by Emily Hendrickson 11/7 3��

8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role - MC Tessa is 17/18
The Scottish Rebel by Emma Lange 19/7 3��

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book with a two word title.
River Marked by Patricia Briggs 18/7 3��

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast - Dragnet p.345
The Radio Hour by Victoria Purman 15/7 5��

Terrific job Kylie!!

Done! Things just fell into place for this one.

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 01 - September 30, 2024

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book published in 2024 ==> 06/25/2024
The Firework Frenzy, Kathi Daley 07/04

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book set in London
Moon Over Soho, Ben Aaronovitch 07/08

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book where the MC travels a long distance ==> Albuquerque to Santa Fe to Phoenix, Arizona and back
Road Trips Can Be Murder, Connie Shelton 07/02

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book with a male MC ==> Bernie Little
Paw and Order, Spencer Quinn 07/19

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 or #4 ==> #2
Death of Riley, Rhys Bowen 07/11

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series
Murder at North Pond, London Lovett 07/08

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location ==> Blue Ridge Mountains
Getaway With Murder, Diane Kelly 07/02

8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book where a "first" happens ==> first murder investigation as lead investigator
Deadly Waves, Kay Hadashi 07/17

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book with a two word title.
Sweet Talk, Julie Garwood 07/16

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book takes place completely in winter ==> around Chriistmas
Manor of Dying, Kathleen Bridge 07/14

Love when that happens Meg!! Well done!

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 1015

00/10 Completed

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The) OR read a book published in 2024 (share publication date).

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book set in London OR read a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book where the MC travels a long distance (share starting and ending locations) OR read a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book tagged HISTORICAL or CLASSIC OR read a book with a male MC (share name).

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 or #4 OR read a book published in 2020 or 2021 (share publication date).

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series OR read a book that mentions it snowing in the text (share text).

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where) OR read a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover).

8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role (briefly share details) OR read a book where a"first" happens (i.e: first date, opening day, etc; briefly share details).

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book where the community comes together to accomplish something (briefly share details) OR read a book with a two word title.

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast (share text) OR read a book that takes place completely in winter.

Thanks for joining Jess!

I'm signing up, starting today.

Olympic Games Host Cities
Timeframe: 8/1/24 to 10/31/24
10/10

1. Paris - Title that starts with a letter in PARIS - I - Impetuous by Lori Foster - 8/30/24 ♥♥♥♥


2. London - Set in London - When the Duchess Said Yes by Isabella Bradford - 10/30/24 ♥♥��


3. Los Angeles - Author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES - Silver Silence by Nalini Singh - 9/27/24 ♥♥♥♥

N, S

4. Athens - With a male MC - Just for Fun by Rosalind James - 8/10/24 ♥♥♥♥

Nic is the main character who is a player on the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team.

5. Tokyo - Series book #2 or #4 - When Hope Springs New by Janette Oke - 8/21/24 ♥♥♥♥

#4 Canadian West

6. Beijing - Mentions it snowing in the text - Christmas Cookie Murder by Leslie Meier - 8/24/24 ♥♥♥♥

Chapter 13: “A light snow was falling when their two-car caravan arrived in town…��

7. St. Moritz - Set in a mountain or resort location - Christmas at Glitter Peak Lodge by Kjersti Herland Johnsen - 10/27/24 ♥♥��


8. Innsbruck - Has a teenager playing an important role - Apologize, Apologize! by Elizabeth Kelly - 9/3/24 ♥♥

Throughout most of the book, Collie is a teenager attending prep school, then he goes on to Brown University, all the while dealing with his eccentric family.

9. Lake Placid - Two word title - Until May by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 8/14/24 ♥♥♥♥


10. Cortina d'Ampezzo �� Takes place completely in winter - Wrapped Up in You by Jill Shalvis - 8/18/24 ♥♥♥♥


**CHALLENGE COMPLETE 10/30/24

Welcome to the challenge Connie!

FINISHED
WC Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - August 4, 2024
Read: 10/10

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book published in 2024.
published July 2, 2024 The Cliffs J. Courtney Sullivan 7/9/24

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).
150 pages Dare Me Tonight Carly Phillips 7/6/24

3. Los Angeles
��Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES.
Blue Marguerite L.J. Evans 7/10/24

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book with a male MC (share name).
Reese and Joel Labor of Love Katie Winters 8/4/24

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #4 AND a book published in 2021.
published August 25, 2021 Counted Corpse A.C.F. Bookens 7/3/24 (Stitches In Crime #4)

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions it snowing in the text.
Tempt Melanie Harlow 7/5/24 Loc 3312 ...dropped and the snow swirled around in the streets below. In fact, the blizzard was so bad, she stayed in Chicago an extra night��

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book with a mountain on the cover.
Stitch X For Murder A.C.F. Bookens 7/6/24

8. Innsbruck
�� Read a book that has a teenager playing an important role.
Teenagers have been ruining businesses with break-ins and destruction. Somebody Like You Donna Alward 7/17/24

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book with a two word title.
Fatal Destiny Marie Force 7/9/24

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV broadcast.
Chapt 1 “Back to you, Marina, for the rest of the morning’s news,�� Babe said. “Marina?��
While Marina was gripping the desk to haul herself up, the floor director was barking orders and insults through her earpiece.
Coral Cottage Jan Moran 7/24/24

Fantastic job JoAnne!

Finished, and made it before the Olympics end lol

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - August 8/7, 2024
Completed: 10/10

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The)
The Recycled Citizen by Charlotte MacLeod 7/3

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count).
Sanctuary by Ilona Andrews 8/7
150 pp

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book where the MC travels a long distance (share starting and ending locations)
Holding Wonder by Zenna Henderson 7/6
Many of the characters come from an unspecified planet to Earth.

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book with a male MC (share name).
Zorro Rides Again by D.J. Arneson 7/6
Zorro!

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� book published in 2020 (share publication date).
Immunity: The Science of Staying Well―The Definitive Guide to Caring for Your Immune System by Jenna Macciochi 7/3

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series
Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl 7/12
Donovan Brothers series

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where)
Undercover Heist by Rachel Astor 7/10
Most of the book takes place on top of a mountain in Switzerland.

8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book that has a teenager playing an important role (briefly share details) AND read a book where a"first" happens (i.e: first date, opening day, etc; briefly share details).
Nothing to Report by Carola Oman 7/8
Elizabeth is 18 and has her coming out - so first ball, etc.

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book with a two word title.
Smallbone Deceased: A London Mystery by Michael Gilbert 7/6

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that mentions a TV show or broadcast (share text) The Unseen World of Poppy Malone: A Gaggle of Goblins by Suzanne Harper 7/16
"Those TV shows bring disrepute to our entire profession!" And more about why the father objects to their watching a particular, unnamed, show.

Olympic Games Host Cities
August 8, 2024 - November 8, 2024

8/10 Completed

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS
Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void. Mary Roach. 8.17.24

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book set in London
The Librarian of Crooked Lane. C.J. Archer. 8.19.24

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book where the MC travels a long distance (CT to Paris)
The Little Bookshop on the Seine. Rebecca Raisin. 8.9.24

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book tagged HISTORICAL
Sarah's Quilt. Nancy E. Turner. 8.22.24

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a series book #2 or #4 OR read a book published in 2020 or 2021 (7.13.2021).
XOXO. Axie Oh. 8.13.24

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series
Cure for the Common Breakup. Beth Kendrick. 8.13.24

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book with a mountain or lake on the cover (post cover).
The Days I Loved You Most. Amy Neff. 9.2.24


8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book where a"first" happens (first trip to Paris).
The Paris Novel. Ruth Reichl. 9.1.24

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book where the community comes together to accomplish something (several examples of communities banding together to keep a bookshop going during the pandemic, or after a disaster, or to fight against censorship)
The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading. James Patterson. 8.11.24

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that takes place completely in winter.
The Woman in the Library. Sulari Gentill. 8.28.24

Teri-K wrote: "Finished, and made it before the Olympics end lol."

Way to go Teri!

Welcome to the challenge Kim!

Olympic Games Host Cities
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024

10/10 Completed

1. Paris
�¬�𲹻� a book with a title that starts with a letter in PARIS (ignore A, An or The) - State of the Union Marie Force - 7/3/24

2. London
�¬�𲹻� a book with a page count that includes a 5 AND O (share page count). - 250 pgs-Hold on Tight J. Kenner - 7/12/24

3. Los Angeles
�¬�𲹻� a book by an author whose initials can be found in LOS ANGELES. - A Photo Finish Elsie Silver - 7/5/24

4. Athens
�¬�𲹻� a book with a male MC (share name). - Calder - Always Wicked Ember Casey - 7/6/24

5. Tokyo
�¬�𲹻� a book published in 2020 or 2021 (share publication date). - Pub 12/3/21 - The Front Runner Elsie Silver - 7/11/24

6. Beijing
�¬�𲹻� the first book of a series - Irresistible Melanie Harlow - 7/15/24

7. St. Moritz
�¬�𲹻� a book set in a mountain or resort location (tell us where) - Colorado - Unforgettable Willow Aster - 7/20/24

8. Innsbruck
�¬�𲹻� a book where a"first" happens (i.e: first date, opening day, etc; briefly share details). - first date - Pg 240-she was going on a date with Trevor - Perfection R.L. Mathewson - 7/30/24

9. Lake Placid
�¬�𲹻� a book with a two word title. - Wild Love Elsie Silver - 7/19/24

10. Cortina d'Ampezzo
�¬�𲹻� a book that takes place completely in winter. - Takes place just before, during and after Christmas - Tapped Out Single Mom Kai Lesy - 7/28/24

Fantastic job Karen!