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message 101: by Amy (last edited May 22, 2022 03:17PM) (new)

Amy Ingalls | 3558 comments Updated message 21-- 9/12
Set in a location regarded as a holy center-- Following Atticus: Forty-eight High Peaks, One Little Dog, and an Extraordinary Friendship

The peaks of the White Mountains were considered to be the home to the Gods by the Native Americans who lived there.

Search for an artifact-- Saving Mark Twain

The detective is looking for a legendary recording of Mark Twain which many believed had been destroyed or did not exist.


message 102: by Ashleigh (new)

Ashleigh Motbey (ashybear02) | 1686 comments Update to #15

4/6

Featuing a character who sufefrs discrimination - An Ember in the Ashes


message 103: by Allie (new)

Allie | 1109 comments Update to Message #4
Progress 14/15

J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
19. About pirates or involving a curse. The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson, the First Marines & the Secret Mission of 1805


message 104: by Emma (new)

Emma | 199 comments Update to message 8

Challenge complete 22/22


message 105: by L Y N N (new)

L Y N N (book_music_lvr) | 2388 comments Update to message #41:
Goal raised to 15!
14/15 as of May 21!


message 106: by Amy (new)

Amy Ingalls | 3558 comments Updated message 21-- 10/12


message 107: by Ashleigh (new)

Ashleigh Motbey (ashybear02) | 1686 comments Update to #15

5/6

Featuring an extraterrestrial alien - The Rise of Nine


message 108: by oshizu (new)

oshizu | 5762 comments Updated msg #17: 19/20

13. Set in medieval times. The Rose Rent

Thank you, Brittany!


message 109: by Allie (last edited May 26, 2022 03:49PM) (new)

Allie | 1109 comments Update to Message #4
New goal increased to 18😊
Progress 15/18
K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination.
Murder by the Minister


message 110: by Emily (new)

Emily (egm926) | 709 comments Update to message #14
Progress 3/8
I read Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn for #2 - a book featuring an unknown killer


message 111: by Karin (new)

Karin | 179 comments Updated Message #38: 10/10


message 112: by oshizu (new)

oshizu | 5762 comments Update to msg #17: 20/20

Challenge complete!
Thank you, Brittany!
(I still have one more book to read for this challenge.)


message 113: by Kelly (new)

Kelly | 725 comments update message 25
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:
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center.
Angels & Demons


message 114: by Sarah (new)

Sarah (misssummerrain) | 1353 comments Message 18 Updated

6/6-COMPLETED


message 115: by Rachael (new)

Rachael (allons-y-bookworm) | 4578 comments Updated message 13: 4/4


message 116: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Update to - message #6

PROGRESS: 12/20


message 117: by Allie (new)

Allie | 1109 comments Update to Message #4
Progress 16/18

G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail.
Murder on Black Swan Lane


message 118: by Emily (new)

Emily (egm926) | 709 comments Update to message #14
Progress 4/8
I read She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall by Misty Bernall for #3 - book involving religion


message 119: by Amy (new)

Amy Ingalls | 3558 comments Updated message 21-- 11/12
Someone wrongly accused-- Mr. Monk and the Two Assistants


message 120: by Amy (new)

Amy Ingalls | 3558 comments Updated message 21-- 12/12 Challenge Complete


message 121: by Emily (new)

Emily (egm926) | 709 comments Update to message #14
Progress 5/8
I read Here and Gone by Haylen Beck for #6 - missing people as a main theme


message 122: by Amy (new)

Amy Ingalls | 3558 comments Updated message 21-- 13/12


message 123: by Ana (new)

Ana | 345 comments Update to message #16 - 5/5

Finished! Thanks for the challenge 👍


message 124: by Ashleigh (new)

Ashleigh Motbey (ashybear02) | 1686 comments Update to #15

6/6 COMPLETE

I read a book involving religion (albeit a fictional one). Empress


message 125: by Sunny (new)

Sunny | 2311 comments Updated Msg #10

📕1. Set in the Victorian era (1837-1901 ), when the serial murders took place. Jane Eyre

Progress: 3/3

Completed!

Thanks Brittany! It was fun =)


message 126: by Alison (new)

Alison | 1082 comments update to message #22

15/12 books read...**Completed**

Thank You, Brittany!! :)


message 127: by TerryJane, Challenges (new)

TerryJane | 3759 comments Update to Message #12: 22/22 -- COMPLETE

Thank you, Brittany, for the terrific challenge!

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


message 128: by Ariail (new)

Ariail Heath (whatagingerreads) | 157 comments 22/22 complete, this one was so much fun!!

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 Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper
2. Featuring an unknown killer. Greenwich Park

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 Hacienda
4. Set in a location regarded as a holy center. The Diamond Eye

C. Amelia Earhart: What happened to this female aviator?
Read a book:
5. Involving flight or a woman in a typically male career. The Love Hypothesis
6. With missing people as its main theme. The Last Thing He Told Me

D. Stonehenge: How and why was it built in 3,000 BCE?
Read a book:
7. Featuring a character who is a Druid. Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe
8. About a builder or set on or near a quarry. The Raven Spell

E. Mayan Calendar: How was such a complex and rather accurate calendar created?
Read a book:
9. Involving an ancient culture. Girl in Ice
10. Involving astronomy or set in Latin America. Piranesi

F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
11. Set in a location in or on water. The Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk
12. Featuring a mythical element. Darling Girl: A Novel of Peter Pan

G. King Arthur: Real or legend?
Read a book:
13. Set in medieval times. The Other Boleyn Girl
14. Featuring a search for an artifact, such as the Holy Grail. The Clue of the Leaning Chimney

H. UFOs: Are aliens fact or fiction?
Read a book:
15. Featuring an extraterrestrial alien or someone considered to be an illegal alien. Cinder
16. Involving government secrets or a secret government facility, such as Area 51. The Wicked Redhead

I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation. Eat, Pray, #FML
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 Gilded Ones
20. Set in Canada. Weather Girl

K. Salem Witch Trials: Devil possession, witchcraft, or fungus-induced delusions?
Read a book:
21: Featuring a witch or a character who suffers delusions. Call Me Zelda
22. Featuring a character who is wrongly accused or suffers discrimination. The Woman in the Library


message 129: by Emily (new)

Emily (egm926) | 709 comments Update to message #14
Progress 6/8
I read Lord of the Flies for #5 - book involving flight


message 130: by Brittany (new)

Brittany | 794 comments Updated to here.
Congrats to everyone who has completed their challenge! Awesome work.
There's 10 days left, happy reading!


message 132: by Sarah (new)

Sarah (sezziy) | 16 comments Update to message number 9, I've finished 10/10. That was fun


christene_littlelibrary (cpaulanavarro) | 435 comments Update msg #24
10/10

19. About pirates or involving a curse.
In the Shadow of a Wish
***cursed of nixus***


message 134: by Kristina (new)

Kristina | 605 comments Update to message 40 - 13/11, challenge complete!


message 135: by Debra Diggs (last edited Jun 29, 2022 07:41PM) (new)

Debra Diggs | 480 comments Update to message #5: 10/11


message 136: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Update to - message #6

PROGRESS: 21/20

Thanks Brittany, so much fun! 🤗


message 137: by Allie (new)

Allie | 1109 comments Update to Message #4
Progress 18/18

G. King Arthur: Real or legend?

13. Set in medieval times. The Good Wife of Bath

I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods. Colour Scheme


message 138: by Debra Diggs (new)

Debra Diggs | 480 comments Update to message #5: 11/11
Completed

Thanks for this fun challenge.


message 139: by Kelly (new)

Kelly | 725 comments update message 25
5/5 books read

J. Mystery of Oak Island and the Pirate Captain Kidd
Read a book:
19. About pirates or involving a curse.
20. Set in Canada. The Nature of the Beast

F. Atlantis: Did it actually exist?
Read a book:
11. Set in a location in or on water. Death on the Nile
12. Featuring a mythical element.

. 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. Angels & Demons

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 Da Vinci Code

I. Moai statues on Easter Island: How were they transported? Read a book:
17. Featuring a protagonist who travels somewhere or deforestation. Captain's Dinner Cruise Murder
18. Set in Oceania or involving the transport of goods.


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