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The 17th is St. Patrick's Day, so let's go to Ireland and participate in the Quest Killarney Adventure Race. We will run, cycle, and then kayak our way across the spectacular mountains, valleys and lakes of Killarney National Park.
Quest Adventure Race Killarney teaser
Duration: March 1 - 31, 2017
To complete this race, you must read a book for each part of the adventure.
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy
published since 2000-The Vanishing Year by Kate Moretti **** 3/27/17
with one person on the cover-The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick 3/11/17
where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014
set before automobiles were invented
(read one book) in 24 hours-Infinity + One by Amy Harmon **** 3/9/17
where someone has to run away-Always Running by Luis J. Rodríguez 3/2/17
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover-The River at Night by Erica Ferencik **** 3/13/17 304 pp.
where time is spent on a boat-Silver Bay by Jojo Moyes **** 3/5/17
where the author's name begins with O, A or R-Lucy and Linh by Alice Pung 3/8/17
was published in 2011
set north of where you live

Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
To complete this race, you must read a book for each part of the adventure.
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy
The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer by Jennifer Lynch Finished 3/26/17
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014
set before automobiles were invented
(read one book) in 24 hours
where someone has to run away
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover
where time is spent on a boat or ship
The Devil Crept In by Ania Ahlborn Finished 3/8/17
was published in 2011
set north of where you live
DRAT! looks like i wont complete the challenge! lol

To complete this race, you must read a book for each part of the adventure. FINISHED 3/3!
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy
published since 2000
with one person on the cover finished 3/3/2017 Switched by N.R. Walker
where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014 finished 3/28/2017 Damaged Package by S.A. McAuley
set before automobiles were invented
(read one book) in 24 hours
where someone has to run away
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover
where time is spent on a boat or ship
where the author's name begins with O, A or R finished 3/8/2017 Bundled Up by Annabeth Albert
was published in 2011
set north of where you live

Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
To complete this race, you must read a book for each part of the adventure.
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy - Jazz by Toni Morrison - 3/4
published since 2000
with one person on the cover - Friday on My Mind: A Frieda Klein Mystery by Nicci French - 3/15
where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014
set before automobiles were invented
(read one book) in 24 hours - Dirty Work by Gabriel Weston - 3/4
where someone has to run away - The Mystery of Hollow Places by Rebecca Podos - 3/7
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover - The First Time She Drowned by Kerry Kletter - 3/5
where time is spent on a boat or ship
where the author's name begins with O, A or R -
was published in 2011
set north of where you live - The Animators by Kayla Rae Whitaker - 3/13
Race completed twice on 3/15/17

March 1 - 31, 2017
Books must be at least 200 pages
10/4 DONE
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover 3/10
second in a series A Darkness Absolute 3/3
published since 2000 2017 Wait for Dark 3/9
with one person on the cover 3/7
where someone rides a bicycle


to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014 Hollywood Assassin 3/11
set before automobiles were invented Highland Wolf Pact 3/6
(read one book) in 24 hours Murder in Tropical Breeze 3/4
where someone has to run away
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover
on a boat Thread and Gone 3/10
where the author's name begins with O, A or R
was published in 2011 Twilight Warrior 3/2
set north of where you live TN DC Fatal Truth 3/1

Begins: 01March17 / Ends: 31March17
3 / 3 completed
Must completed 1 books per part
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy
published since 2000 - 2008 - Deeper Than the Dead � � 01Mar17
with one person on the cover
where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014
set before automobiles were invented - 1700's - Voyager � � 18Mar17
(read one book) in 24 hours
where someone has to run away
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover
where time is spent on a boat or ship
where the author's name begins with O, A or R
was published in 2011
set north of where you live - ENGLAND is north of Wisconsin - The Vicious Vet � � 04March17

Duration: March 1 - 31, 2017
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
Quest Killarney Adventure Race
To complete this race, you must read a book for each part of the adventure.
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
�that is the second in a series or trilogy - Hostile Home Front - 3/21
�published since 2000 - 2016 - Stuck-Up Suit - 3/9
�with one person on the cover -

�where someone rides a bicycle - Carnal Innocence - 3/26
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
�published in 2014 - Stirred Up - 3/11
set before automobiles were invented
�(read one book) in 24 hours - Perfectly Paired - 3/10
�where someone has to run away - Brighter Than the Sun - 3/19
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
�with water on the cover -

�where time is spent on a boat or ship - Pinch Me - 3/28
�where the author's name begins with O, A or R - The Truth About Him Molly O'Keefe - 3/4
was published in 2011
set north of where you live

To complete this race, you must read a book for each part of the adventure. TOTAL: 13
To cycle 20 km, read one book: 3/5
with wheels on the cover ~ Bicycle on cover. ~ The Baker's Secret, by Stephen P. Kiernan ~ 3-31 ~ ★★★★�
that is the second in a series or trilogy
published since 2000 ~ Published 08-09-2016 ~ Insidious, by Catherine Coulter ~ 03-03 ~ ★★★★�
with one person on the cover ~ Dreamthief, by Tamara Grantham ~ 03-10 ~ ★★★★�
where someone rides a bicycle



to run 14 km, read one book: 5/5
with feet on the cover ~ Combat Boots and sneakers. ~ Home to You, by Jenn Faulk ~ 03-07 ~ ★★★★�
published in 2014 ~ Published 10-14-2014 ~ The Long Way Home, by Staci Stallings ~ 3-17 ~ ★★★★�
set before automobiles were invented ~ Historical fiction set in 1500's Scotland. ~ Highland Healer, by Willa Blair ~ 03-21 ~ ★★★★�
(read one book) in 24 hours ~ Read in less than 20 hours. ~ The Substitute, by Denise Grover Swank ~ 03-15 ~ ★★★★�
where someone has to run away ~Julie, the main character, ran away from the murder scene of her parents and sister. ~ True Valor, by Jax Hunter ~ 03-02 ~ ★★★★�





To kayak 11 km, read one book: 5/5
with water on the cover ~ Stream on cover. ~ The Long Way Home, by Staci Stallings ~ 03-17 ~ ★★★★�
where time is spent on a boat or ship ~ Women kidnapped and taken onto a ship. ~ Never Run from Love, by Maureen Driscoll ~ 03-08 ~ ★★★★�
where the author's name begins with O, A or R ~ Adair ~ It Started with a Kiss, by Marina Adair ~ 03-06 ~ ★★★★�
was published in 2011 ~ Published 09-01-2011 ~ To Have & To Hold, by Tracie Petersen ~ 03-31 ~ ★★★★�
set north of where you live ~ Set in Canada & Chicago, both north of North Carolina. ~ The Second Shooter, by E.A. Briginshaw ~ 03-13 ~ ★★★★�






Quest Adventure Race Killarney teaser
Duration: March 1 - 31, 2017
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover

that is the second in a series or trilogy

published since 2000

with one person on the cover

where someone rides a bicycle

to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover

published in 2014
set before automobiles were invented

(read one book) in 24 hours

where someone has to run away

To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover

where time is spent on a boat or ship

where the author's name begins with O, A or R

was published in 2011

set north of where you live


Begins: 01March17 / Ends: 31March17
0 / 3 completed
Must completed 1 books per part
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy
published since 2000
with one person on the cover
where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014
set before automobiles were invented
(read one book) in 24 hours
where someone has to run away
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover
where time is spent on a boat or ship
where the author's name begins with O, A or R
was published in 2011
set north of where you live

Read 3/3
Quest Adventure Race Killarney teaser
Duration: March 1 - 31, 2017
To complete this race, you must read a book for each part of the adventure.
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
that is the second in a series or trilogy On the Prowl - book 2 in Bad Things 3/24 ★★
to run 14 km, read one book:
published in 2014 - Blood & Thunder Published Aug 2014 3/13 ★★★★�
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
where the author's name begins with O, A or R Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux 3/2 ★★★★

Duration: 3/1/17�3/31/17
You must read at least a book from each part of the adventure.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy
published since 2000
with one person on the cover
where someone rides a bicycle
To run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014
set before automobiles were invented
(read one book) in 24 hours
where someone has to run away
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover
where time is spent on a boat or ship
where the author's name begins with O, A or R
was published in 2011
set north of where you live

Completed 3/3 - FINISHED
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with one person on the cover - Egomaniac by Vi Keeland - 3/1

To run 14 km, read one book:
published in 2014 - My Sunny Vampire by Stacy McKitrick (Pub Jan 6, 2014) - 3/5

To kayak 11 km, read one book:
where the author's name begins with O, A or R - Screwdrivered by Alice Clayton - 3/10


Duration: March 1 - 31, 2017
Completed: 10/3
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
was published in 2011
set north of where you live

Duration: March 1 - 31, 2017
Books must be at least 200 pages.
To complete this race, you must read a book for each part of the adventure.
3/3 complete
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy
published since 2000
The Outsider by Anthony Franze (finished: 3/5/17)

where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014
set before automobiles were invented
(read one book) in 24 hours
Absolute Power by David Baldacci (finished: 3/15/17) - Luther witnesses a murder and he has to run to stay alive.
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
Body of Lies by Iris Johansen (finished: 3/19/17)

where time is spent on a boat or ship
where the author's name begins with O, A or R
was published in 2011
set north of where you live

3/3 ~ finished Mar 30th
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with one person on the cover
Bitter Legacy by Dan Maclean ~ 3/16/17 ~ 4.5�
to run 14 km, read one book:
published in 2014
Meatworks by Jordan Castillo Price ~ 3/30/17 ~ 3.5�
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
where the author's name begins with O, A or R
All Note Long by Annabeth Albert ~ 3/10/17 ~ 4�

To complete this race, you must read a book for each part of the adventure. 7/3
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy
★published since 2000 A Treatise On Blood And Iron 19/3
★with one person on the cover The Skull of Truth 30/3
where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014
★set before automobiles were invented The Tarot Cafe, #5 18/3
�(read one book) in 24 hours A Monster Calls 24/3
★where someone has to run away Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers 17/3
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover
where time is spent on a boat or ship
★where the author's name begins with O, A or R The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 28/3
★was published in 2011 Hellblazer, Volume 1: Original Sins 30/3
set north of where you live

COMPLETE
Progress 3/3
To complete this race, you must read a book for each part of the adventure. Books must be 200 pages or more.
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy
✓published since 2000 - Collateral by Ellen Hopkins (published in 2012) (3/5)
with one person on the cover
where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014
set before automobiles were invented
�(read one book) in 24 hours - The Valentine Legacy by Catherine Coulter (3/1)
where someone has to run away
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover
where time is spent on a boat or ship
where the author's name begins with O, A or R
was published in 2011
✓set north of where you live - The Queen's Lady by Barbara Kyle

Quest Adventure Race Killarney teaser
Duration: March 1 - 31, 2017
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
To complete this race, you must read a book for each part of the adventure.
Lap 1:
Cycle: published since 2000: Simply Irresistible, Jill Shalvis 3/3/17
Run: set before automobiles were invented: 1632, Eric Flint 3/13/17
Kayak: where time is spent on a boat or ship Castaway Odyssey, Eric Flint + Ryk E. Spoor 3/13/17
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy
published since 2000
with one person on the cover
where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014
set before automobiles were invented
(read one book) in 24 hours
where someone has to run away
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover
where time is spent on a boat or ship
where the author's name begins with O, A or R
was published in 2011
set north of where you live

Duration: March 1 - 31, 2017
Books must be at least 200 pages.
To complete this race, you must read a book for each part of the adventure.
0/3
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy
published since 2000
with one person on the cover
where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014
set before automobiles were invented
(read one book) in 24 hours
where someone has to run away
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover
where time is spent on a boat or ship
where the author's name begins with O, A or R
was published in 2011
set north of where you live

Quest Killarney Adventure Race
0 of 6 Books - 2 Races:-D
First Run



Cycle 20 km
Published since 2000:
�Winters Heat - Cristin Harber ~ pubbed Sep 2013
Run 14 km
Someone has to run away:
�Unlawful Contact - Pamela Clare ~ MCs on the run after H kidnaps h
Kayak 11 km
Time is spent on a boat or ship:
�Sandpiper Island - Donna Kauffmann ~ H lives on an island accessible by boat only
✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯
Second Run



Cycle 20 km
One person on the cover:
�Magic Bites - Ilona Andrews ~ one person
Run 14 km
Published in 2014:
�See How She Runs - Janice Kay Johnson ~ pubbed Dec 2014
Kayak 11 km
Author's name begins with O, A or R:
�Light My Fire - Christie Ridgway ~ last name starts with R
Beth wrote: "Should I try to read them in order?..."
It's not necessary, Beth. But if you want to make it more challenging, go ahead.
It's not necessary, Beth. But if you want to make it more challenging, go ahead.

with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy Tender Rebel 3/6
published since 2000 The Magic of You 3/4
with one person on the cover Dragon Bound 3/18
where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014
set before automobiles were invented
(read one book) in 24 hours. Between the Lines 3/5
where someone has to run away The Barcode Tattoo 3/15
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover Gentle Rogue 3/2
where time is spent on a boat or ship
where the author's name begins with O, A or R
was published in 2011 Storm's Heart 3/25
set north of where you live Wild Embrace 3/16

Duration: 3/1/17 - 3/31/17
Progress: 10 of 3
Kilometers: 155
The 17th is St. Patrick's Day, so let's go to Ireland and participate in the Quest Killarney Adventure Race. We will run, cycle, and then kayak our way across the spectacular mountains, valleys and lakes of Killarney National Park.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
To complete this race, you must read a book for each part of the adventure.
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy
The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper (3/3/17) - Naked Werewolf #2
published since 2000
Winter by Marissa Meyer (3/15/17) ~ 2015
Valhalla Rising by Clive Cussler (3/31/17) ~ 2001
with one person on the cover
Mr. Monk and the Dirty Cop by Lee Goldberg (3/19/17)
where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014
set before automobiles were invented
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See (3/4/17)
read (one book) in 24 hours
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (3/28/17)
where someone has to run away
Murder at Union Station by Margaret Truman (3/12/17)
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover
where time is spent on a boat or ship
Beneath a Marble Sky by John Shors (3/5/17)
where the author's name begins with O, A or R
The Reckoning by Kelley Anderson (3/28/17)
was published in 2011
set north of where you live
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher (3/23/17) ~ Chicago

To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy
published since 2000
with one person on the cover
where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014
set before automobiles were invented
(read one book) in 24 hours
where someone has to run away
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover
where the author's name begins with O, A or R
was published in 2011



Book It To the Finish Line - QUEST KILARNEY ADVENTURE RACE
Begins: 01March17 / Ends: 31March17
3 / 3 completed
Must completed 1 books per part
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy
published since 2000 - 2008 - Deeper Than the Dead � � 01Mar17
with one person on the cover
where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014
set before automobiles were invented - 1700's - Voyager � � 18Mar17
(read one book) in 24 hours
where someone has to run away
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover
where time is spent on a boat or ship
where the author's name begins with O, A or R
was published in 2011
set north of where you live - ENGLAND is north of Wisconsin - The Vicious Vet � � 04March17

COMPLETE
Progress 3/3
To cycle 20 km:
✓published since 2000 - Collateral by Ellen Hopkins (published in 2012) (3/5)
to run 14 km:
�(read one book) in 24 hours - The Valentine Legacy by Catherine Coulter (3/1)
To kayak 11 km:
✓set north of where you live - The Queen's Lady by Barbara Kyle (3/21)

with wheels on the cover -
that is the second in a series or trilogy - Fallen
published since 2000 - Lily's Mistake
with one person on the cover - Bartered
where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014 - Maul - Lockdown
set before automobiles were invented
(read one book) in 24 hours - Acheron
where someone has to run away
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover -
where time is spent on a boat or ship -
where the author's name begins with O, A or R - Richelle Mead
was published in 2011 - The Pledge
set north of where you live

Read 3/3
Quest Adventure Race Killarney teaser
Duration: March 1 - 31, 2017
To complete this race, you must read a book for each part of the adventure.
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
that is the second in a series or trilogy On the Prowl - book 2 in Bad Things 3/24 ★★
to run 14 km, read one book:
published in 2014 - Blood & Thunder Published Aug 2014 3/13 ★★★★�
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
where the author's name begins with O, A or R Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux 3/2 ★★★★

BOOK It to the Finish Line! - March
Quest Killarney Adventure Race
6 of 6 Books - 2 Races:-D
First Run



Cycle 20 km
✔Published since 2000:
�Winters Heat - Cristin Harber ~ pubbed Sep 2013
✯Read: 03.13 ★★★★
Run 14 km
✔Someone has to run away:
�Unlawful Contact - Pamela Clare ~ MCs on the run after H kidnaps h
✯Read: 03.19 ★★★★�
Kayak 11 km
✔Time is spent on a boat or ship:
�Sandpiper Island - Donna Kauffmann ~ H lives on an island accessible by boat only
✯Read: 03.02 ★★★★
✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯
Second Run



Cycle 20 km
✔One person on the cover:
�Magic Bites - Ilona Andrews ~ one person
✯Read: 03.07 ★★★★
Run 14 km
✔Published in 2014:
�See How She Runs - Janice Kay Johnson ~ pubbed Dec 2014
✯Read: 03.28 ★★★★
Kayak 11 km
✔Author's name begins with O, A or R:
�Light My Fire - Christie Ridgway ~ last name starts with R
✯Read: 03.14 ★★★★
Books mentioned in this topic
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The 17th is St. Patrick's Day, so let's go to Ireland and participate in the Quest Killarney Adventure Race. We will run, cycle, and then kayak our way across the spectacular mountains, valleys and lakes of Killarney National Park.
Duration: March 1 - 31, 2017
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads are okay.
To complete this race, you must read a book for each part of the adventure.
To cycle 20 km, read one book:
with wheels on the cover
that is the second in a series or trilogy
published since 2000
with one person on the cover
where someone rides a bicycle
to run 14 km, read one book:
with feet on the cover
published in 2014
set before automobiles were invented
(read one book) in 24 hours
where someone has to run away
To kayak 11 km, read one book:
with water on the cover
where time is spent on a boat or ship
where the author's name begins with O, A or R
was published in 2011
set north of where you live