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Capital of Columbia: BogotaAugust 1, 2022 - August 30, 2022
0/6
Attractions & Tasks
1. Banco de la República Gold Museum
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GOLD MUSEUM.
✔️2. Mount Monseratte
� Read a book with a mountain setting - The Mountains Sing - It's not a constant setting but they do go live in the mountains for a bit. 07/08/22
✔️3. Barrio La Candelaria
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BARRIO LA CANDELARIA. - And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie - 26/08/22
✔️4. Emerald Museum
� Read a book with a green cover (post cover) -
- 19/08/22✔️5. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
� Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MARKET (use or ignore A, An or The) - The Killing Kind - 02/08/22
✔️6. Jardin Botanico
� Read a series book #1, #9 or #19 - Pollyanna - 12/08/22 #1
Hi Jan, thanks. I do like these challenges.
I'm glad you are enjoying them Keli!
Finished Capital of Columbia: Bogota
August 1, 2022 - August 30, 2022
6/6
Attractions & Tasks
1. Banco de la República Gold Museum
� Read a book with the word GOLD found in the text (share text)
Scents and a Suspect Emmie Lyn 8/2/22 loc 390 “…and a gold front tooth…�
� Read a book featuring a museum (share name) OR
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GOLD MUSEUM.
2. Mount Monseratte
� Read a book with a mountain setting OR
� Read a book with a major character who is religious (tell us who)
Mari-Off the Chain Janice Thompson 8/1/22
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MOUNT MONSERATTE.
3. Barrio La Candelaria
� Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage OR
� Read a book set in colonial times (1700's) OR
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BARRIO LA CANDELARIA.
LB-A Dish to Die For Lucy Burdette 8/8/22
4. Emerald Museum
� Read a book where the MC receives or purchases a piece of jewelry (share details)
(view spoiler) In Too Steep Kate Kingsbury 8/7/22
� Read a book with a green cover (post cover) OR
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in EMERALD MUSEUM.
5. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
� Read a book in which an MC grows flowers or vegetables OR
� Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MARKET (use or ignore A, An or The)
Red Letter Slay Tonya Kappes 8/5/22
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PLAZA DE MERCADO.
6. Jardin Botanico
� Read a series book #1, #9 or #19 OR
� Read a book where a garden or park is important to the plot (tell us how) OR
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JARDIN BOTANICO.
Book 1 in the Temp Job Cozy Mysteries-Death Behind the Dumpster K.B. Blake 8/4/22
My books all fell into place this month!Capital of Columbia: Bogota
Timeframe: 8/1/22 to 8/31/22
6/6
1. Banco de la República Gold Museum - With the word GOLD found in the text - A Killing Sky by Andy Straka - 8/11/22 ♥♥♥♥
Loc 1703 � “…the stationery bore a shiny gold foil edge…�
2. Mount Monseratte - Mountain setting AND author’s first & last initial is found in MOUNT MONSERATTE - E, M - A Stardance Summer by Emily March - 8/3/22 ♥♥♥♥
Eternity Springs is set in the mountains of Colorado.
3. Barrio La Candelaria - Tagged HISTORICAL - Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder - 8/6/22 ♥♥�
4. Emerald Museum � MC receives or purchases a piece of jewelry - The First Kiss of Spring by Emily March - 8/12/22 ♥♥♥♥�
Josh gives Caitlin a family heirloom, but she thinks it’s just costume jewelry.
5. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao - Title that begins with a letter in MARKET - Maybe This Time by Nicole McLaughlin - 8/7/22 ♥♥�
6. Jardin Botanico - Series book #1 - Death Before Decaf by Caroline Fardig - 8/4/22 ♥♥�
#1 Java Jive Mystery
*CHALLENGE COMPLETE 8/12/22
Finished!Capital of Columbia: Bogota
August 1, 2022 - August 30, 2022
6/6
Attractions & Tasks
1. Banco de la República Gold Museum
� Read a book with the word GOLD found in the text (Loc 1348: "on the third stair up there was a gold ring"): Sacrifice | Sharon J. Bolton
2. Mount Monseratte
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MOUNT MONSERATTE: No Game For a Dame | M. Ruth Myers 8/19/22***
3. Barrio La Candelaria
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BARRIO LA CANDELARIA: Lily's Homecoming Under Fire | Anna Celeste Burke 8/14/22***
4. Emerald Museum
� Read a book with a green cover (post cover): The Chalk Pit | Elly Griffiths 8/7/22****
5. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PLAZA DE MERCADO: Your Chariot Awaits | Lorena McCourtney 8/4/22****
6. Jardin Botanico
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JARDIN BOTANICO: The Island | Ragnar Jónasson 8/8/22****
FinishedCapital of Columbia: Bogota
August 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Attractions & Tasks
1. Banco de la República Gold Museum
� Read a book with the word GOLD found in the text (share text)
The Dinner Guests by Kiersten Modglin 8/1
"The plates were rimmed with gold" page 66
2. Mount Monseratte
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MOUNT MONSERATTE.
The Measure by Nikki Erlick 8/5
3. Barrio La Candelaria
� Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage
Always Be My Duchess by Amalie Howard 8/3
4. Emerald Museum
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in EMERALD MUSEUM.
A Sprinkle in Time by Dana Mentink 8/14
5. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
� Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MARKET (use or ignore A, An or The)
Thank You, Next by Andie J. Christopher 8/7
6. Jardin Botanico
� Read a series book #1, #9 or #19
Death by Bubble Tea by Jennier J. Chow 8/4
Finished!Attractions & Tasks
1. Banco de la República Gold Museum
� Read a book featuring a museum (share name) OR
The Society for the Preservation of Pennsylvania AntiquesFundraising the Dead Sheila Connolly 8/7
2. Mount Monseratte
� Read a book with a mountain setting
Firestorm Nevada Barr 8/19
3. Barrio La Candelaria
� Read a book set in colonial times (1700's) OR
Ashes Laurie Halse Anderson 8/3
4. Emerald Museum
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in EMERALD MUSEUM.
Ink and Shadows Ellery Adams 8/10
5. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
� Read a book in which an MC grows flowers or vegetables OR
Rosemary Remembered Susan Wittig Albert 8/12
6. Jardin Botanico
� Read a series book #1, #9 or #19 OR
#1 in series The Crow Trap Ann Cleeves 8/20
Brenda wrote: "Great work Jan!"Thanks Brenda!
Finished. :)Capital of Columbia: Bogota
August 2022
6/6 completed
1. Banco de la República Gold Museum
� Read a book with the word GOLD found in the text.
Isle of the Dead by Roger Zelazny - 8/8 ★★�
Page 247: "Hordes of overhead clouds wore gold, yellow and touches of deepening pink"
2. Mount Monseratte
� Read a book with a major character who is religious.
Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler (Lauren Olamina) - 8/4 ★★★★
3. Barrio La Candelaria
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BARRIO LA CANDELARIA.
Ringworld by Larry Niven - 8/7 ★★★★
4. Emerald Museum
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in EMERALD MUSEUM.
Born with the Dead by Robert Silverberg - 8/10 ★★★★
5. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
� Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MARKET.
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn - 8/16 ★★★★
6. Jardin Botanico
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JARDIN BOTANICO.
Apex by Ramez Naam - 8/20 ★★★★
Capital of Columbia: BogotaAugust 1, 2022 - August 30, 2022
6/6 Completed. Finished
Attractions & Tasks
1. Banco de la República Gold Museum
� Read a book with the word GOLD found in the text (share text)
Pg.11:"...their house number clearly visible in gold..."
Until Death-Delaney Diamond 8/07
2. Mount Monseratte
� Read a book with a mountain setting
Garnet Flats-Devney Perry 8/01
3. Barrio La Candelaria
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BARRIO LA CANDELARIA.
Audrey Carlan-Resisting Roots 8/20
4. Emerald Museum
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in EMERALD MUSEUM.
Melinda Leigh-She Can Run 8/17
5. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
� Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MARKET (use or ignore A, An or The)
Knitted Hearts-Amber Kelly 8/01
6. Jardin Botanico
� Read a series book #1, #9 or #19
Winter Black #9:Winter's End-Mary Stone 8/04
FINISHEDCapital of Columbia: Bogota
August 1, 2022 - August 30, 2022
6/6
Attractions & Tasks
1. Banco de la República Gold Museum
� Read a book with the word GOLD found in the text (share text)
Ground Zero by Aimee Nicole Walker 8/23/2022 p 55 "stacked heel sandals, gold hoop earrings and a badge"
2. Mount Monseratte
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MOUNT MONSERATTE.
Cutie Pies and Deadly Lies by Addison Moore 8/4/2022
3. Barrio La Candelaria
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial
is found in BARRIO LA CANDELARIA.
A Deadly Feast by Lucy Burdette 8/22/2022
4. Emerald Museum
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in EMERALD MUSEUM.
Cask Strength by Layla Reyne 8/9/2022
5. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PLAZA DE MERCADO.
Barrel Proof by Layla Reyne 8/15/2022
6. Jardin Botanico
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JARDIN BOTANICO.
Death by Baguette: A Valentine's Day Murder in Paris by Jennifer S. Alderson 8/5/2022
Great challenge work Genevieve!
Finished!Capital of Columbia: Bogota
August 1, 2022 - August 30, 2022
Progress: 6/6
1. Banco de la República Gold Museum
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GOLD MUSEUM.
Clara Bow: Runnin' Wild by David Stenn 8/9/2022
2. Mount Monseratte
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MOUNT MONSERATTE.
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh 8/25/22
3. Barrio La Candelaria
� Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage
Queens of the Crusades by Alison Weir 8/17/22
4. Emerald Museum
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in EMERALD MUSEUM.
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing 8/22/22
5. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
� Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MARKET (use or ignore A, An or The) OR
The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis 8/16/22
6. Jardin Botanico
� Read a series book #1, #9 or #19
Love and Other Scandals by Caroline Linden 8/17/22 (series #1)
Finished!Capital of Columbia: Bogota
August 1, 2022 - August 30, 2022
6/6
Attractions & Tasks
� Read a book with the word GOLD found in the text (share text) - Loc 3408 - He held up a gold chain - Beautiful Pain J.M. Walker - 8/1/22
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MOUNT MONSERATTE. - Storm Ravaged Magda Alexander - 8/12/22
� Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage - Hello Stranger Lisa Kleypas - 8/1/22
� Read a book where the MC receives or purchases a piece of jewelry (share details) - MC went into a jewelry store and bought a ring - When August Ends Penelope Ward - 8/4/22
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PLAZA DE MERCADO. - Down and Dirty Mari Carr - 8/5/22
� Read a series book #1 - Rock the Heart Michelle A. Valentine - 8/10/22
Bogota visit done!Capital of Columbia: Bogota
August 01 - August 30, 2022
1. Banco de la República Gold Museum
� Read a book with the word GOLD found in the text ("Did you know that the Bible stated that glass was more precious than gold?" page 121)
Zapped. Carol Higgins Clark 08/032. Mount Monseratte
� Read a book with a mountain setting (Colorado Rockies)
Suitable for Framing, Lori Roberts Herbst 08/243. Barrio La Candelaria
� Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage
Murder Comes to Call, Jessica Ellicott 08/114. Emerald Museum
� Read a book with a green cover
11 Bodies Moving On, Stephanie Bond 08/015. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PLAZA DE MERCADO
Kingdom of the Blind, Louise Penny 08/026. Jardin Botanico
� Read a series book #1
A Literal Mess, J. C. Kenney* 08/19*couldn't get author link to come up, even with trying different configurations
Capital of Columbia: BogotaAugust 2022
6/6 DONE
1. Banco de la República Gold Museum
� GOLD found in the text "thin gold chain" loc 1868 Stone Cove Island Suzanne Myers 8/25
2. Mount Monseratte
� mountain setting in the Sierra Nevada Mountains Tahoe Deathfall Todd Borg 8/16
3. Barrio La Candelaria
✱tagged HISTORICAL A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder Dianne Freeman 8/1
4. Emerald Museum
� green cover Lawrence Sanders 8/18
5. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
✱title that begins with a letter in MARKET Montana Ranger Returns Elle James 8/14
6. Jardin Botanico
� series book #1 (Defenders of Battle Mountain, #1) Grave Danger Nichole Severn 8/23
Completion Post Capital of Columbia: Bogota
August 1, 2022 - August 30, 2022
5/6
Attractions & Tasks
1. Banco de la República Gold Museum
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GOLD MUSEUM.
✔️2. Mount Monseratte
� Read a book with a mountain setting - The Mountains Sing - It's not a constant setting but they do go live in the mountains for a bit. 07/08/22
✔️3. Barrio La Candelaria
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BARRIO LA CANDELARIA. - And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie - 26/08/22
✔️4. Emerald Museum
� Read a book with a green cover (post cover) -
- 19/08/22✔️5. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
� Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MARKET (use or ignore A, An or The) - The Killing Kind - 02/08/22
✔️6. Jardin Botanico
� Read a series book #1, #9 or #19 - Pollyanna - 12/08/22 #1
Update message # 13 - Challenge completed - 30Aug22Capitol of Columbia: BOGOTA
Begins: 01Aug22 / Ends: 30Aug22
6 / 6 completed
1. Banco de la República Gold Museum� Read a book with the word GOLD found in the text - pg 45 - "…the gold standard for women seeking�" - The Barbizon � � 30Aug22
2. Mount Monseratte � Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MOUNT MONSERATTE - S R - Sofie Ryan / Buy a Whisker � � 02Aug22
3. Barrio La Candelaria � Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage - The Four Winds � � 01Aug22
4. Emerald Museum � Read a book where the MC receives or purchases a piece of jewelry - pg 48 - "Her husband presented her with a gold necklace." - The World That We Knew � � 08Aug22
5. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao � Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MARKET - Mistress of the Ritz � � 17Aug22
6. Jardin Botanico � Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JARDIN BOTANICO - N T - Nancy Thayer / Family Reunion � � 05Aug22
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FINISHEDCapital of Columbia: Bogota
August 1, 2022 - August 30, 2022
6/6
Attractions & Tasks
👙1. Banco de la República Gold Museum
� Read a book with the word GOLD found in the text (share text)
Purls and Potions - Nancy Warren 08/02/22 pg. 30 “This one was of dark green velvet with gold threads running through it.�
👙2. Mount Monseratte
� Read a book with a mountain setting.
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax - Dorothy Gilman 08/15/22 {1/2 of the book was in the Albanian Mountains }
👙3. Barrio La Candelaria
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BARRIO LA CANDELARIA.
{LB} Lorraine Bartlett - The Walled Flower 08/11/22
👩🏼�4. Emerald Museum
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in EMERALD MUSEUM.
Debbie Macomber - Yours and Mine 09/04/22
👙5. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PLAZA DE MERCADO.
{DO} Diana Orgain - Bundle of Trouble 08/08/22
👙6. Jardin Botanico
� Read a book where a garden or park is important to the plot (tell us how).
Lemon Drop Dead - Amanda Flower 08/14/22 {the park at the center of town is where most of the community activities take place. This is also where Emily’s baby shower is held.
Done with my first challenge in this group!Capital of Columbia: Bogota
August 01 - August 30, 2022
6/6.....Done....Sept. 25, 2022
1. Banco de la República Gold Museum
� Read a book with the word GOLD found in the text (share text) OR
� Read a book featuring a museum (share name) OR
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GOLD MUSEUM.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens....Sept. 25, 2022 Author initials....D,O
2. Mount Monseratte
� Read a book with a mountain setting OR
� Read a book with a major character who is religious (tell us who) OR
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MOUNT MONSERATTE.
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.....Aug. 6, 2022 Author's initials....R, O
3. Barrio La Candelaria
� Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage OR
� Read a book set in colonial times (1700's) OR
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BARRIO LA CANDELARIA.
Murder in Old Bombay by Nev March.....Aug. 2, 2022 Historical
4. Emerald Museum
� Read a book where the MC receives or purchases a piece of jewelry (share details) OR
� Read a book with a green cover (post cover) OR
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in EMERALD MUSEUM.
by Harper Lin.....Aug. 29, 2022 Green cover5. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
� Read a book in which an MC grows flowers or vegetables OR
� Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MARKET (use or ignore A, An or The) OR
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PLAZA DE MERCADO.
Everlasting by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss.....Aug. 3, 2022 Title starts with E
6. Jardin Botanico
� Read a series book #1, #9 or #19 OR
� Read a book where a garden or park is important to the plot (tell us how) OR
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JARDIN BOTANICO
The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler....Aug. 24, 2022 Author is Raymond Chandler...R, C
COMPLETED 9/2/22Capital of Columbia: Bogota
August 1, 2022 - August 30, 2022
6/6
Attractions & Tasks
�1. Banco de la República Gold Museum
� Read a book with the word GOLD found in the text (share text) -p.153-The Tale of Despereaux-"...admiring the gold walls and floors and tapestries..." 8/7/22
OR
� Read a book featuring a museum (share name) OR
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GOLD MUSEUM.
2. Mount Monseratte
� Read a book with a mountain setting OR
� Read a book with a major character who is religious (tell us who) OR
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MOUNT MONSERATTE.- How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals by Sy Montgomery- 8/10/22
3. Barrio La Candelaria
� Read a book tagged HISTORICAL on its GR Homepage OR
� Read a book set in colonial times (1700's) OR
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BARRIO LA CANDELARIA.- Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman-9/2/22-
4. Emerald Museum
� Read a book where the MC receives or purchases a piece of jewelry (share details) OR
� Read a book with a green cover (post cover) OR
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in EMERALD MUSEUM.- The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey by Salman Rushdie -8/14/22-
5. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
� Read a book in which an MC grows flowers or vegetables OR
� Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MARKET (use or ignore A, An or The) OR
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in PLAZA DE MERCADO.- Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns & Moonage Daydreams by Mike Allred- 8/14/22 -
6. Jardin Botanico
� Read a series book #1, #9 or #19
-series#1- Murder Once Removed by S.C. Perkins-8/28/22
OR
� Read a book where a garden or park is important to the plot (tell us how) OR
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JARDIN BOTANICO.
finishedCapital of Columbia: Bogota
August 1, 2022 - August 30, 2022
Attractions & Tasks
1. Banco de la República Gold Museum
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GOLD MUSEUM.
Sarah A. Denzil 8/17/20222. Mount Monseratte
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MOUNT MONSERATTE.
Allison Moorer 08/03/20223. Barrio La Candelaria
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BARRIO LA CANDELARIA.
Lucille Ball 08/02/20224. Emerald Museum
� Read a book with a green cover (post cover)
Natalie Lloyd 08/10/20225. Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
� Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in MARKET (use or ignore A, An or The)
Gordon Korman 08/04/20226. Jardin Botanico
� Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JARDIN BOTANICO.
Ted Dekker 08/15/2022
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