2025 Reading Challenge discussion
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Q2 - Lore of Yore
Getting startedJill 0/5
Lindsey 0/22
Rachel msg 20 0/11
Sarah 0/10
Stormie ~ Book Dragon ~ 0/22
Suzanne 0/22
Searching for answers
Allie 16/18
Brittany 8/10
Carmen 12/20
Christene Paula 9/10
Debra Diggs 6/11
Emily 6/8
Kelly 2/5
Kristina 7/11
Lynn 14/15
Robynne 1/3
Mysteries solved
Alison 15/12
Ana 5/5
Amy 13/12
Ariail 22/22
Ashleigh 6/6
Emma 22/22
Karin 10/10
Mie 9/8
oshizu 20/20
Rachel 4/4
Saha 9/9
Sarah msg 18 6/6
Sunny 3/3
TerryJane 19/22
I'm aiming for 108/10
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place.
2. Featuring an unknown killer. Immortal in Death
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
3. Involving religion. Lily of the Nile
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center.
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career. Lilac Girls
6. With missing people as its main theme.
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid.
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry.
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
9. Involving an ancient culture.
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America.
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
11. Set in a location in or on water. Reckless Girls
12. Featuring a mythical element.
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
13. Set in medieval times.
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail. Daughter of the Moon Goddess
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51.
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation. Outcasts of Order
18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods.
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
19. About pirates or involving a curse. Promise of Blood
20. Set in Canada.
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions.
22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination. Firekeeper's Daughter
Sign me up for 11 please!Progress 18/18
5.8.22 update to adjust to 15
5.25.22 lets try for 18
✔️A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
✔️1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place. The House of Silk
✔️2. Featuring an unknown killer. The Sunday Philosophy Club
✔️B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
3. Involving religion.
✔️4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center. Rock Paper Scissors
✔️C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
✔️5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career. The Diamond Eye
✔️6. With missing people as its main theme. The Paris Apartment
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid.
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry.
✔️E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
✔️9. Involving an ancient culture. Bird in a Snare
✔️10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America. Bewilderment
✔️F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
✔️11. Set in a location in or on water. Give Unto Others
✔️12. Featuring a mythical element. The Silence of the Girls
✔️G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
✔️13. Set in medieval times. The Good Wife of Bath
✔️14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail. Murder on Black Swan Lane
✔️H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
✔️16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51. Hold Your Breath, China
✔️I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
✔️17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation. The Time Traveler's Wife
✔️18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods. Colour Scheme
✔️J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
✔️19. About pirates or involving a curse. The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson, the First Marines & the Secret Mission of 1805
✔️20. Set in Canada. Sea of Tranquility
✔️K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
✔️21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions. The Once and Future Witches
✔️22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination. Murder by the Minister
Sign me up for 11 please. 11/11
Completed
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place.
� 2. Featuring an unknown killer. - Final Girls by Riley Sager
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
� 3. Involving religion. - My Real Name Is Hanna by Tara Lynn Masih
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center.
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
� 5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career. - Connecticut Bootlegger Queen Nellie Green by Tony Renzoni
� 6. With missing people as its main theme. - Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid.
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry.
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
9. Involving an ancient culture. (maybe Pompeii)
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America.
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
� 11. Set in a location in or on water. - Tales from our Cornish island by Evelyn E. Atkins
� 12. Featuring a mythical element. - Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
13. Set in medieval times.
� 14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail. - The Prince and the Pilgrim by Mary Stewart
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
� 16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51. - Independence Day: Silent Zone by Stephen Molstad
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
� 17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation. - One-Hit Wonder by Lisa Jewell
18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods.
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
19. About pirates or involving a curse.
� 20. Set in Canada. - Last Night in Montreal by Emily St. John Mandel
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
� 21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions. - Let Me Tell You About a Man I Knew by Susan Fletcher
22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination.
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Hola!Count me in, please!
PROGRESS: 21/20
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
�1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place. Hard Times
�2. Featuring an unknown killer The Scarred Woman
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
�3. Involving religion St. Peter's Fair
�4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center El asesinato del sábado por la mañana (Jerusalem)
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
�5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career Wind, Sand and Stars
�6. With missing people as its main theme When the Doves Disappeared
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
�7. Featuring a character who is a Druid The Winter King
�8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry Silas Marner (near a quarry)
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
�9. Involving an ancient culture Death Comes as the End (Egypt)
�10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America The Silence of the Rain (Brazil)
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
�11. Set in a location in or on water La isla de la pasión: Una Novela
�12. Featuring a mythical element The Song of Achilles
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
�13. Set in medieval times A Bloody Field by Shrewsbury
�14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail Street of the Five Moons
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
�15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien Respiración artificial
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
�17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation The Bride Test
�18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods Breadfruit (Tahiti)
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
�19. About pirates or involving a curse Pirates!
�20. Set in Canada Still Life
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
�21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions The Silk House
�22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination Vendetta (Sisterhood, #3)
I’ll join for 8, please 🤗9/8 - COMPLETE ✔️
Possibilities:
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place.
📗 2. Featuring an unknown killer. - Når havet stilner
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
🔻 3. Involving religion. - The Sanctuary Sparrow
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center.
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
🔻 5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career. - After the Crash
📗 6. With missing people as its main theme. - Six Years
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid.
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry.
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
📕 9. Involving an ancient culture. - The Year the Horses Came
🔻 10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America. - The Pearl Sister
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
📗 11. Set in a location in or on water. - Hej far kære Emil
📗 12. Featuring a mythical element. - Proven Guilty
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
📗 13. Set in medieval times. - The Virgin in the Ice
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail.
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
🔻 15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien. - Fugitive Telemetry
📗 16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51 - Den anden dødssynd
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
📗 17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation. - Payment in Blood
📗 18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods. - Flying Too High
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
🔻 19. About pirates or involving a curse. - White Night
20. Set in Canada.
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions.
📗 22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination. - This Was a Man
Sign me up for 22 please!A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
�1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place. The Magician's Diary
�2. Featuring an unknown killer. Fortune Favors the Dead
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
�3. Involving religion. The Good Wife of Bath
�4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center. Black Sun
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
�5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career. The Bombay Prince
�6. With missing people as its main theme. A Killing Frost
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
�7. Featuring a character who is a Druid. The Ancient Ones
�8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry. Age of Swords
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
� 9. Involving an ancient culture. The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story
�10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America. Fevered Star
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
�11. Set in a location in or on water. Quietly in Their Sleep
�12. Featuring a mythical element. Isle of windsIsle of Winds
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
�13. Set in medieval times. The Sword in the Stone
�14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail.
L is for Lawless
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
�15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien. Age of Myth
�16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51. Crooked Adam
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
�17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation. Lies of Omission: A Hanneke Bauer Mystery
�18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods. City of Storms
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
�19. About pirates or involving a curse. Amongst Our Weapons
�20. Set in Canada.My Evil Mother: A Short Story
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
�21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions. Shame the Devil
�22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination. A Little Yellow Dog
Please can I sign up for 10? 10/10A. Jack the Ripper:
1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place.
Madhouse at the End of the Earth: The Belgica's Journey into the Dark Antarctic Night
B. The Shroud of Turin:
3. Involving religion.
Harrow the Ninth
C. Amelia Earhart:
6. With missing people as its main theme.
The Theft of Sunlight
E. Mayan Calendar:
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America.
The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon
F. Atlantis:
11. Set in a location in or on water.
Jaws
G. King Arthur:
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail.
King Solomon's Mines
H. UFOs:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien
Skyward
I. Moai statues on Easter Island:
17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere
Cold Hearted
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
19. About pirates or involving a curse.
The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks
K. Salem Witch Trials:
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions.
Payback's a Witch
I'm in for three 😊3/3
Let's aim for 9 and hope for more!9/9
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
� 1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place. - The Killer of Little Shepherds: A True Crime Story and the Birth of Forensic Science
� 2. Featuring an unknown killer. - The Murder on the Links
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
3. Involving religion.
�4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center. - Poirot Investigates (one of the stories is set in the Pyramids in Egypt)
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
� 5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career. - Little Women
� 6. With missing people as its main theme. - Welcome to Night Vale
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid.
�. About a builder or set on or near a quarry. - The Thursday Murder Club
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
9. Involving an ancient culture.
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America.
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
�11. Set in a location in or on water. - The Great Alone
�12. Featuring a mythical element. - Under the Whispering Door
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
13. Set in medieval times.
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail.
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51.
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
�17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation - The Kite Runner
18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods.
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
19. About pirates or involving a curse.
20. Set in Canada.
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions.
22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination.
🗿 LORE OF YORE - Q2 Quarterly ChallengeDuration: April 1 - June 30, 2022
Progress: 22/22 -- COMPLETE
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer? Read a book:
🗿 1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901), when the serial murders took place. Stalking Jack the Ripper
🗿 2. Featuring an unknown killer. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion. Read a book:
🗿 3. Involving religion. Higher Is Waiting
🗿 4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center. Angels & Demons (Vatican City)
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator? Read a book:
🗿 5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career. We Are Watching Eliza Bright
🗿 6. With missing people as its main theme. Healing / Secrets
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE? Read a book:
🗿 7. Featuring a character who is a Druid. A Gilded Cage
🗿 8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry. Princess Academy
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created? Read a book:
🗿 9. Involving an ancient culture. The Art of War
🗿 10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America. The Bridge of San Luis Rey (Peru)
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist? Read a book:
🗿 11. Set in a location in or on water. An Enemy of the People
🗿 12. Featuring a mythical element. The Silver Cord / In Memorium
G. King Arthur: Real or legend? Read a book:
🗿 13. Set in medieval times. Shadow of Night
🗿 14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail The Lost Book of the Grail
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction? Read a book:
🗿 15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien. Light from Uncommon Stars
🗿 16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51. Authority
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
🗿 17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation. A Holly Jolly Diwali
🗿 18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods. When We Believed in Mermaids
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd. Read a book:
🗿 19. About pirates or involving a curse. The Play's the Thing / The Grey Lady
🗿 20. Set in Canada. The Shipping News
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions? Read a book:
🗿 21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions. The Book of Magic
🗿 22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination. Fifty Words for Rain
Please sign me up for four books.COMPLETED: 4/4
✔️ Jack the Ripper - a book set in the Victorian era: Anno Dracula
✔️ Atlantis - featuring a mythical element: Piranesi
✔️ King Arthur - a book set in medieval times: Richard III
✔️ Salem Witch Trials - a book featuring a witch: Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
I'd like to sign up for 8!6/8
2. Featuring an unknown killer - Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
3. Involving religion - She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall by Misty Bernall
5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career - Lord of the Flies by William Golding
6. With missing people as its main theme - Here and Gone by Haylen Beck
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien
17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere - Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter
21: Featuring a character who suffers delusions
22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination - We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Sign me up for 6 please!---
Tracking
6/6
1. Featuring a character who travels somewhere - Chaos Reigning
2. Involving and Ancient Culture - Circe
3. Featuring and Unknown Killer - In My Dreams I Hold a Knife
4. Featuring a character who suffers discrimination - An Ember in the Ashes
5. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien - The Rise of Nine
6. Involving religion - Empress
I'd like to sign up for 5 books, thanks! Progress
5/5
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
�1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place. Blameless by Gail Carriger
2. Featuring an unknown killer.
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
3. Involving religion.
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center.
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
�5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career. The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett
6. With missing people as its main theme.
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid.
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry.
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
✅️9. Involving an ancient culture. Roman Blood by Steven Saylor
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America.
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
11. Set in a location in or on water.
12. Featuring a mythical element.
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
�13. Set in medieval times. One Corpse Too Many by Ellis Peters
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail.
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51.
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
�17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation. Sabriel by Garth Nix
18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods.
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
19. About pirates or involving a curse.
20. Set in Canada.
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions.
22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination.
Thanks for this great challenge, Brittany!Please sign me up for 12!
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Q2 - LORE OF YORE
Progress: 20/20
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
✔️1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place. Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens
✔️2. Featuring an unknown killer. Case Histories
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
✔️3. Involving religion. Midnight at Malabar House
✔️4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center (Vatican). The Swerve: How the World Became Modern
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
✔️5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career. The Fated Sky
✔️6. With missing people as its main theme. Aunty Lee's Deadly Specials
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
🌵7. Featuring a character who is a Druid. A Gilded Cage
✔️8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry. When No One Is Watching
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
✔️9. Involving an ancient culture. Dragon Haven
✔️10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America. Little Eyes
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
✔️11. Set in a location in or on water (beach). The Long Call
✔️12. Featuring a mythical element. Trail of Lightning
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
✔️13. Set in medieval times. The Rose Rent
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail.
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
✔️15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
✔️16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51. Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
✔️17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation. Flights
✔️18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods.
Jade Legacy (jade smuggling)
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
✔️19. About pirates or involving a curse. Proven Guilty
✔️20. Set in Canada. The Brutal Telling
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
✔️21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions. Outlander
✔️22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination. Attorney-Client Privilege
Sign me up for 6 books6/6-COMPLETED
Jack the Ripper
✅A book set in the Victorian era: The Girl Who Was a Gentleman(27/4/22)
Amelia Earhart
✅A book with missing people as its main theme: Local Woman Missing(7/5/22)
Atlantis
✅A book set in a location in or on water: The Island of Sea Women(8/5/22)
King Arthur
✅A book set in medieval times: The Summer Queen(16/5/22)
Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
✅A book set in Canada: The Stone Diaries(20/5/22)
Salem Witch Trials
✅A book featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions: Whisper of a Witch(23/4/22)
I'm in 0/11
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place.
2. Featuring an unknown killer.
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
3. Involving religion.
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center.
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career.
6. With missing people as its main theme.
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid.
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry.
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
9. Involving an ancient culture.
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America.
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
11. Set in a location in or on water.
12. Featuring a mythical element.
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
13. Set in medieval times.
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail.
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51.
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation.
18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods.
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
19. About pirates or involving a curse.
20. Set in Canada.
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions.
22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination.
I will go for 12!14/12-- Challenge Complete!
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid.
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry.
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
9. Involving an ancient culture.
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America.
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
13. Set in medieval times.
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51.
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
19. About pirates or involving a curse.
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
Hi Brittany...could you please sign me up for 12 books!15 / 12 books read...as of 6/13/2022...**Complete**
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
� 1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place - The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter
� 2. Featuring an unknown killer - Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
� 3. Involving religion - Angels & Demons
� 4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center -Monk's Hood
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
� 5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career - Hostage
� 6. With missing people as its main theme - The Scent of Rain and Lightning
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
� 7. Featuring a character who is a Druid - The Druid
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry.
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
� 9. Involving an ancient culture - Relic
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
� 11. Set in a location in or on water - The Deep
� 12. Featuring a mythical element - Gods of Jade and Shadow
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
� 13. Set in medieval times - One Corpse Too Many
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail.
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51.
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
� 17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation - Greenwood
� 18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods - Big Little Lies
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
� 19. About pirates or involving a curse - Heart of Iron
20. Set in Canada.
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions.
� 22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination - The Grace Year
Q2 - LORE OF YOREDuration: April 1 to June 30, 2022
Progress: 10/10
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place.
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
3. Involving religion.
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center.
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
***Mechanical Engineer***
***Missing ppl: Tessa and Jackie***
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid.
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry.
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
9. Involving an ancient culture.
***It involves starts and Zodiac signs***
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
Best You
**beach and mermaid**
***Demons, Magical Creatures, Legendborn***
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
13. Set in medieval times.
***Excalibur Sword***
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51.
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation.
18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods.
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
Burn Down, Rise Up
**the cursed of the bronx**
The Never King
***Peter Pan and Pirates***
In the Shadow of a Wish
***cursed of nixus***
20. Set in Canada.
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions.
22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2022Despite advances in knowledge and technology throughout the history of our world, numerous mysteries and curiosities have remained unsolved. For this challenge, choose books that relate in some way to eleven mysteries that continue to refuse easy answers.
GOAL: 0/22
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place.
2. Featuring an unknown killer.
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
3. Involving religion.
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center.
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career.
6. With missing people as its main theme.
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid.
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry.
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
9. Involving an ancient culture.
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America.
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
11. Set in a location in or on water.
12. Featuring a mythical element.
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
13. Set in medieval times.
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail.
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51.
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported?
Read a book:
17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation.
18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods.
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
19. About pirates or involving a curse.
20. Set in Canada.
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions.
22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination.
Q2 - LORE OF YOREDuration: April 1 to June 30, 2022
GOAL: 0/22
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place.
2. Featuring an unknown killer.
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.:
Read a book:
3. Involving religion.
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center.
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career.
6. With missing people as its main theme.
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid.
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry.
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
9. Involving an ancient culture.
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America.
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
11. Set in a location in or on water.
12. Featuring a mythical element.
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
13. Set in medieval times.
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail.
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51.
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation.
18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods.
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
19. About pirates or involving a curse.
20. Set in Canada.
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions.
22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination.
Update to message #4Progress 1/11
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
12. Featuring a mythical element.
The Silence of the Girls
Update to message #4Progress 2/11
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
2. Featuring an unknown killer.
The Sunday Philosophy Club
2022 Reading ChallengeQ2 - Lore of Yore
Duration: April 1 to June 30, 2022
Progress: 19 out of 22
This quarterly challenge takes inspiration from our quarterly theme, "Examining the Mysteries of History."
Despite advances in knowledge and technology throughout the history of our world, numerous mysteries and curiosities have remained unsolved. For this challenge, choose books that relate in some way to eleven mysteries that continue to refuse easy answers.
To join this challenge, post a comment to let the challenge leader know how books you plan to read during the April-June period.
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place:
Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas - - 6/4/2022 - 286 Pages
2. Featuring an unknown killer:
The Untamed MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley - - 6/6/2022 - 194 Pages
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
3. Involving religion.
The Comfort Book by Matt Haig - - 6/5/2022 - 272 Pages
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center:
Angels & Demons by Dan Brown - - 6/13/2022 - 736 Pages
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career.
Furious Love: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the Marriage of the Century by Sam Kashner - - 5/11/2022 - 500 Pages - Film Producer
6. With missing people as its main theme.
The Seduction Of Elliot McBride by Jennifer Ashley - - 6/2/2022 - 309 Pages
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid.
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry.
A High-End Finish by Kate Carlisle - *** - 5/8/2022 - 311 Pages
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
9. Involving an ancient culture:
How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe by Thomas Cahill - ** - 4/3/2023 - 246 Pages
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America:
The Spanish Daughter by Lorena Hughes - - 6/24/2022 - 292 Pages
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
11. Set in a location in or on water.
Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis - **** - 4/24/2022 - 368 Pages
12. Featuring a mythical element.
Lore Olympus: Volume One BY Rachel Smythe - - 4/6/2022 - 384 Pages
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
13. Set in medieval times.
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail:
Skin Game by Jim Butcher - - 6/9/2022 - 454 Pages
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien - - 5/15/2022 - 233 Pages
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported?
Read a book:
17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation.
The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel - - 5/31/2022 - 203 Pages
18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods:
Devil in Disguise by Lisa Kleypas - **** - 9/13/2023 - 384 Pages - MC is in the Good Transportation Business
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
19. About pirates or involving a curse.
The Witching Hour by Anne Rice - - 5/20/2022 - 965 Pages
20. Set in Canada:
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel - **** - 6/11/2022 - 302 Pages
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions.
Midlife Curses by Christine Zane Thomas - **** - 5/21/2022 - 234 Pages
22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination.
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life. by Samantha Irby - - 5/15/2022 - 288 Pages
Update to Message #4Progress 3/11
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation.
The Time Traveler's Wife
Hello everyone! Challenge leader here. I will hopefully be updating everything in a few days. Some life things happened and currently have a pretty bad case of covid. Should be back at it soon! Hope everyone enjoys the challenge in the meantime
Thank you for letting us know, Brittany!Sending you healing cyber-vibes in hope that you feel better very soon!
Please take of yourself! Haha, the rest of us will be reading for the challenge in the meantime.
I'm in!going for 10. I am behind on writing reviews, but I read or finished (and read more than just a little bit) of these all of these in April :)
12/10
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
🌵1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place. A significant portion of this book was set then (1/5 of it, hope this is okay!) Antonietta
🌵2. Featuring an unknown killer. One by One by Ruth Ware
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
🌵3. Involving religion. Angel Falls by Kristin Hannah (this came as a surprise, but Roman Catholic and includes prayers, etc, etc)
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center.
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
🌵5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career.
Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel
6. With missing people as its main theme.
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid.
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry.
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
9. Involving an ancient culture.
🌵10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America. Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
🌵11. Set in a location in or on water. by Charles Martin
Where the River Ends
12. Featuring a mythical element.
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
🌵13. Set in medieval times. History in Hiding: The Story of Britain's Secret Passages and Hiding-Places by Stewart Ross includes a number of places and events from medieval times
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail.
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
🌵15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
Only Human by Sylvain Neuvel
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51.
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
🌵17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation. Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
🌵18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods. Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
19. About pirates or involving a curse.
🌵20. Set in Canada. Secrets from the Vinyl Cafe by Stuart McLean
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions.
🌵22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination. Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie
Updated Msg #10📕. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
3. Involving religion. Left Behind
Progress: 1/3
Hope you feel better soon, Brittany! 🌼
Lore of YoreDuration: April - June
Progress: 13/11
Sign me up for 11 for now, please!
🔍 Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
� 1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place: The Alienist by Caleb Carr
� 2. Featuring an unknown killer: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
🔍 The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
� 3. Involving religion: Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
🔍 Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
� 5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career: The Gods of Tango by Carolina De Robertis
🔍 Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
� 10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America: The Gods of Tango by Carolina De Robertis
🔍 Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
� 11. Set in a location in or on water: House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas
� 12. Featuring a mythical element: Moon Over Soho by Ben Aaronovitch
🔍 Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported?
Read a book:
� 17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation: The Gods of Tango by Carolina De Robertis
� 18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods: The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera
🔍 Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
� 19. About pirates or involving a curse: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
� 20. Set in Canada: Anne of Green Gables by L.M.M. Montgomery
🔍 Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
� 21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
� 22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination: The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Q2 - LORE OF YOREDuration: April 1 to June 30, 2022
This quarterly challenge takes inspiration from our quarterly theme, "Examining the Mysteries of History."
10/10 as of April 17! Goal raised to 12 books!
12/12 as of April 17!
Goal raised to 15 books!
14/15 as of May 21!
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place.
One of the Charles Finch mysteries
🌷 2. Featuring an unknown killer.
Network Effect (Murderbot Diaries #5) by Martha Wells
April 14 ⭐⭐⭐⭐�
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
3. Involving religion.
The Little Book of Atheist Spirituality by André Comte-Sponville
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center.
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
🌷5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career.
Exit Strategy (Murderbot Diaries #4) by Martha Wells
April 12 ⭐⭐⭐⭐�
🌷6. With missing people as its main theme.
Writers & Lovers by Lily King
Camila dealing with the grief of her mother's death.
April 9 ⭐⭐⭐⭐�
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid.
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry.
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
🌷9. Involving an ancient culture.
The Egypt Game (Game #1) by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
May 21 ⭐⭐⭐⭐�
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America.
The Stories of Eva Luna by Isabel Allende
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
🌷11. Set in a location in or on water.
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
April 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐�
🌷12. Featuring a mythical element.
How Much of These Hills Is Gold by C Pam Zhang
April 24 ⭐⭐⭐⭐�
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
13. Set in medieval times.
🌼14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail.
The Recovery Agent (Gabriela Rose #1) by Janet Evanovich
May 7 ⭐⭐�
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
🌷15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
Rogue Protocol (Murderbot Diaries #3) by Martha Wells
April 11 ⭐⭐⭐⭐�
🌷16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51.
Artificial Condition (Murderbot Diaries #2) by Martha Wells
April 11 ⭐⭐⭐⭐�
II. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
🌷17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation.
Dear Enemy (Daddy-Long-Legs #2) by Jean Webster
April 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐�
🌷18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods.
Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens (Wrexford & Sloane #5) by Andrea Penrose
Transport of goods was the main criminal activity leading to the murders.
April 7 ⭐⭐⭐⭐�
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
🌷19. About pirates or involving a curse
Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep
There were those who believed Maxwell suffered from a curse and/or could assign a curse; that he practiced voodoo.
April 17 ⭐⭐⭐⭐�
20. Set in Canada.
Emily of New Moon (Emily #1) by L.M. Montgomery
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
🌷21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions.
Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family by Robert Kolker
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🌷22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination.
Fugitive Telemetry (Murderbot Diaries #6) by Martha Wells
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Update to message #4Progress 5/11
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
6. With missing people as its main theme. The Paris Apartment
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
11. Set in a location in or on water. Give Unto Others
Updated up to here. I think I got everyone but please let me know if I missed you.Thanks for the well wishes!
So far we have had 29 people join the challenge and 14 of those have already started their search for answers
2025 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Devil in Disguise (other topics)How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe (other topics)
Angels & Demons (other topics)
Skin Game (other topics)
The Glass Hotel (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Thomas Cahill (other topics)Dan Brown (other topics)
Jim Butcher (other topics)
Lorena Hughes (other topics)
Emily St. John Mandel (other topics)
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Duration: April 1 to June 30, 2022
This quarterly challenge takes inspiration from our quarterly theme, "Examining the Mysteries of History."
Despite advances in knowledge and technology throughout the history of our world, numerous mysteries and curiosities have remained unsolved. For this challenge, choose books that relate in some way to eleven mysteries that continue to refuse easy answers.
To join this challenge, post a comment to let the challenge leader know how books you plan to read during the April-June period.
A. Jack the Ripper: Who was this serial killer?
Read a book:
1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place.
2. Featuring an unknown killer.
B. The Shroud of Turin: Its uncanny, negative imprint of the face and outline of a man's body shows injuries consistent with crucifixion.
Read a book:
3. Involving religion.
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center.
C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career.
6. With missing people as its main theme.
D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid.
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry.
E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
9. Involving an ancient culture.
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America.
F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
11. Set in a location in or on water.
12. Featuring a mythical element.
G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
13. Set in medieval times.
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail.
H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien.
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51.
I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation.
18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods.
J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
19. About pirates or involving a curse.
20. Set in Canada.
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions.
22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination.
If you are new to our group and/or our group challenges, take a moment to check out the Yearly, Quarterly, Monthly Challenges - Start Here thread for more information on how our challenges are run.
This challenge was suggested by Brittany who will also be leading it. Thank you, Brittany!