Wanderlust Challenges discussion

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018


Halloween is almost here! Let's get in the mood by visiting some creepy, strange and unusual places around the world.

Challenge Rules: All forms of books are accepted as long as they are 100 pages or more. When posting updates of completed books, please include a link to the title and author’s name, along with the date you finished reading the book. Please post cover if it is task appropriate. When you have completed the challenge, please copy and paste your entire challenge and re-post in a new message, letting us know it is completed.

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Tasks

1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS

The city of Amsterdam boasts over 50 museums, but few of them are as strange as the Museum of Torture. It provides a vivid image of a painful European past. The exhibit “Punishments and Verdicts in the Middle Ages” includes over forty instruments of punishment from different parts of Europe, from the inquisition chair to the guillotine.

◆ Read a book where a form of torture was used OR
◆ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL FICTION on its GR homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in TORTURE MUSEUM (3 word minimum - all words count).

2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC

This small chapel is known worldwide for its macabre décor of carved human bones and skeletons. It all started in the early 1300's, when the abbot scattered holy soil from Jerusalem in the cemetery, making it a popular burial site. Running out of space they began digging up old graves to make room for others. A local woodcarver was given the daunting task of arranging more 40,000 old bones in a visually impressive way.

◆ Read a book with a cemetery or bones of any kind on the cover OR
◆ Read a book with more than 40,000 RATINGS on its GR homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in SEDLEC OSSUARY (3 word minimum - all words count).

3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY

Commissioned in 1552 by Prince Orsini as an expression of grief for his wife, this garden in Lazio is not like any other classic Renaissance garden. It was designed to display his deep despair. The park is filled with a collection of strange and unusual sculptures hiding among the landscape. Gaze upon giants, winged horses, fiery dragons and perhaps the most frightening, an enormous ogre head, mouth opened wide in a chilling scream.

◆ Read a book where a MC is grieving the loss of a loved one OR
◆ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR Homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PARK OF THE MONSTERS (3 word minimum - all words count).

4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS

This unusual museum offers a glimpse into New Orleans’ mystical, occult underworld, offering psychic or tarot card readings and fortune telling. Replete with altars, shrines, and voodoo dolls, a visit to this quirky little museum is sure to leave you worrying whether you’ve inadvertently offended any secret voodoo practitioners. And don't miss their informative tour of the nearby haunted St. Louis cemetery - it's a fascinating and spooky place.

◆ Read a book by an author with a double OO in their first or last name OR
◆ Read a book tagged PARANORMAL on its GR Homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in VOODOO MUSEUM (3 word minimum - all words count).

5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO

Just south of Mexico City, between the canals of Xochimico you can find a small island known as the Island of the Dolls. The site is dedicated to the lost soul of a poor girl who under strange circumstances met her fate too soon. It is now famous for the hundreds of dolls - and doll parts - hanging from trees and scattered among the grass. It is the perfect location for a horror movie set – definitely scary!

◆ Read a book with a doll on the cover OR
◆ Read a book tagged HORROR on its GR Homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (3 word minimum - all words count).

6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE

This fantastical park in Nantes is definitely unusual! Created by two mechanical artists hoping to share their creative process with the public. Their collective imagination brings to life the world of Jules Verne, the mechanical universe of Leonardo da Vinci, and Nantes’ industrial history. Take a ride on the 4-story mechanical Grand Elephant, the Marine World Carousel and visit the workshop to see other amazing mechanical creatures. This is a one of a kind experience!

◆ Read a book with a character who is an inventor or is mechanical (tell us who) OR
◆ Read a book tagged STEAMPUNK on its GR Homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE (3 word minimum - all words count).

7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA

Insane asylums in general create a significant creep factor, but this one has a history of awful deaths including a famous murder. It is now completely abandoned with 77 empty buildings and the Goulburn locals claim the spirits of those who died there roam the empty halls. Ghost tours of the asylum are conducted regularly. And if you want more ghostly encounters, head on over to the town's abandoned orphanage.

◆ Read a book that has a ghost in the story OR
◆ Read a book tagged FOLKLORE on its GR homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM (3 word minimum - all words count).

8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE

Beneath the streets of Odessa lies an underground city of uncharted mazes and tunnels that twist and turn for more than 1,500 miles making it the longest underground passage in the world. Originally started in the 17th century it was drastically expanded in the 19th century to quarry limestone used to build the city. With a history of smugglers, criminals and patriots the discoveries found tell an interesting history of the area. Though never used for graves, mummified remains are discovered every few years. It is definitely an "enter at your own risk" adventure.

◆ Read a book that has an underground scene in it OR
◆ Read a book with 1,500 or more REVIEWS on its GR Homepage < OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ODESSA CATACOMBS
(3 word minimum - all words count).

Participants

Agnieszka ~ Completed
Amanda A ~ Completed
Bev(baglady) ~ Completed
Bonita ~ Completed
Book Concierge ~ Completed
Bryony ~ Completed
Claire ~ Completed
Ed ~ Completed
Gabi ~ Completed
Jan ~ Completed
Jillian ~ Completed
JoAnne ~ Completed
Karen ♐
Kathryn ~ Completed
Marina H ~ Completed
Olivermagnus ~ Completed
Patrizia ~ Completed
Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)
Sarah ~ Completed
Tia
Viji

My Spot

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
8/8

Tasks

1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
◆ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL FICTION on its GR homepage: Illuminations | Mary Sharratt11/23/18****


2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
◆ Read a book with more than 40,000 RATINGS on its GR homepage: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | L. Frank Baum 11/10/11 *****


3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
◆ Read a book where a MC is grieving the loss of a loved one: The Richmond Thief | Lisa Boero 11/22/18****


4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS
◆ Read a book tagged PARANORMAL on its GR Homepage: Summer Knight | Jim Butcher 11/9/18***


5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS: The Serpent's Shadow | Mercedes Lackey 10/7/18***


6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
◆ Read a book tagged STEAMPUNK on its GR Homepage: Phoenix Rising |Pip Ballantine 11/2/18***


7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
◆ Read a book that has a ghost in the story: The Ghost in Mr. Pepper's Bed | Sigrid Vansandt 11/24/18***


8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ODESSA CATACOMBS: On the Chopping Block | Jenny Kales 11/15/18***

Yes please!

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018

Progress: 8/8

Tasks

✔️ 1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
◆ Read a book where a form of torture was used OR
Escobar by Roberto Escobar Gaviria
Completed: 10 November 2018

✔️ 2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
◆ Read a book with a cemetery or bones of any kind on the cover
The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie

Completed: 27 October 2018

✔️ 3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PARK OF THE MONSTERS (3 word minimum - all words count).
One False Move by Dreda Say Mitchell
Completed: 8 November 2018

✔️ 4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS
◆ Read a book by an author with a double OO in their first or last name
Journey To Jo'burg by Beverley Naidoo
Completed: 25 November 2018

✔️ 5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (3 word minimum - all words count).
Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie
Completed: 5 December 2018

✔️ 6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
◆ Read a book with a character who is an inventor or is mechanical (tell us who)
Brunel: The Man Who Built the World by Steven Brindle
Completed: 25 October 2018
(This is a biography of the famous 19th century engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.)

✔️ 7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
◆ Read a book that has a ghost in the story
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
Completed: 19 October 2018

✔️ 8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ODESSA CATACOMBS
(3 word minimum - all words count).
Attention All Shipping: A Journey Round the Shipping Forecast by Charlie Connelly
Completed: 14 October 2018

Have fun Bryony!

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
8/8

Tasks

1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS

◆ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL FICTION on its GR homepage Voyager Diana Gabaldon 1059 p. 13 october 2018 4 stars
OR

2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
◆ Read a book with more than 40,000 RATINGS on its GR homepage
Guards! Guards! Terry Pratchett 376 p. 4 october 2018 4 stars
4 stars 4 october 2018


3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY

◆ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR Homepage
Dragonfly in Amber Diana Gabaldon 947 p. 4 stars 9 october 2018

4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS


◆ Read a book by an author with a double OO in their first or last name
Misschien wel niet Jannah Loontjens 208 p. 29 december 2018 2 stars


5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO

◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (3 word minimum - all words count).
One to Hold Tia Louise 3 october 2018 198 p. 2 stars

6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE

◆ Read a book with a character who is an inventor or is mechanical (tell us who) OR
◆ Read a book tagged STEAMPUNK on its GR Homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE (3 word minimum - all words count).
Fire Colour One Jenny Valentine 256 p. 2 october 2018 3 stars
FCO

7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA

◆ Read a book that has a ghost in the story OR
◆ Read a book tagged FOLKLORE on its GR homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM (3 word minimum - all words count).
An Event in Autumn Henning Mankell 176 p. 20 november 2018 3 stars
AEIA

8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
◆ Read a book with 1,500 or more REVIEWS on its GR Homepage
Voyager Diana Gabaldon 1059 p. 13 october 2018 4 stars

Welcome Claire!

Creepy, Strange and Unusual
Begins: 01Oct18 / Ends: 30Nov18


8 / 8 completed


1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS ◆ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL FICTION on its GR homepage - Orhan's Inheritance ✔ – 09Oct18


2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC ◆ Read a book with more than 40,000 RATINGS on its GR homepage - over 128,000 ratings for The Great Alone ✔ – 14Oct18


3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY ◆ Read a book where a MC is grieving the loss of a loved one - Lucky is grieving the death of her parents in A Spoonful of Murder ✔ – 17Nov18


4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS ◆ Read a book by an author with a double OO in her last name - WOODMAN, Betsy / Love Potion Number 10 ✔ - 29Dec18


5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO ◆ Read a book tagged HORROR on its GR Homepage - The Ruins ✔ – 01Nov18


6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE ◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE - T.M.O.F. - The Monster of Florence ✔ – 04Oct18


7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA ◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM - A.O.I. - Anne of Ingleside ✔ – 22Oct18


8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE ◆ Read a book with 1,500 or more REVIEWS on its GR Homepage - just shy of 16,000 reviews - Before We Were Yours ✔ – 02Oct18

Glad you are joining us BC!

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018

8 of 8 Complete

Tasks

✔ 1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
The city of Amsterdam boasts over 50 museums, but few of them are as strange as the Museum of Torture. It provides a vivid image of a painful European past. The exhibit “Punishments and Verdicts in the Middle Ages” includes over forty instruments of punishment from different parts of Europe, from the inquisition chair to the guillotine.
◆ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL FICTION on its GR homepage
The Tenderness of Wolves - Stef Penney - 10/8/18

✔ 2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
This small chapel is known worldwide for its macabre décor of carved human bones and skeletons. It all started in the early 1300's, when the abbot scattered holy soil from Jerusalem in the cemetery, making it a popular burial site. Running out of space they began digging up old graves to make room for others. A local woodcarver was given the daunting task of arranging more 40,000 old bones in a visually impressive way.
◆ Read a book with more than 40,000 RATINGS on its GR homepage
Into the Water - Paula Hawkins - 10/16/18 - 164,823 ratings

✔ 3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
Commissioned in 1552 by Prince Orsini as an expression of grief for his wife, this garden in Lazio is not like any other classic Renaissance garden. It was designed to display his deep despair. The park is filled with a collection of strange and unusual sculptures hiding among the landscape. Gaze upon giants, winged horses, fiery dragons and perhaps the most frightening, an enormous ogre head, mouth opened wide in a chilling scream.
◆ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR Homepage
The Last Dragonslayer - Jasper Fforde - 10/6/18

✔ 4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS
This unusual museum offers a glimpse into New Orleans’ mystical, occult underworld, offering psychic or tarot card readings and fortune telling. Replete with altars, shrines, and voodoo dolls, a visit to this quirky little museum is sure to leave you worrying whether you’ve inadvertently offended any secret voodoo practitioners. And don't miss their informative tour of the nearby haunted St. Louis cemetery - it's a fascinating and spooky place.
◆ Read a book by an author with a double OO in their first or last name words count).
The Janissary Tree - Jason Goodwin - 10/9/18

✔ 5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
Just south of Mexico City, between the canals of Xochimico you can find a small island known as the Island of the Dolls. The site is dedicated to the lost soul of a poor girl who under strange circumstances met her fate too soon. It is now famous for the hundreds of dolls - and doll parts - hanging from trees and scattered among the grass. It is the perfect location for a horror movie set – definitely scary!
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (3 word minimum - all words count).
Death on Tour - Janice Hamrick - 10/5/18 - DOT

✔ 6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
This fantastical park in Nantes is definitely unusual! Created by two mechanical artists hoping to share their creative process with the public. Their collective imagination brings to life the world of Jules Verne, the mechanical universe of Leonardo da Vinci, and Nantes’ industrial history. Take a ride on the 4-story mechanical Grand Elephant, the Marine World Carousel and visit the workshop to see other amazing mechanical creatures. This is a one of a kind experience!
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE (3 word minimum - all words count).
The Salt Line - Holly Goddard Jones - 10/28/18 - TSL

✔ 7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
Insane asylums in general create a significant creep factor, but this one has a history of awful deaths including a famous murder. It is now completely abandoned with 77 empty buildings and the Goulburn locals claim the spirits of those who died there roam the empty halls. Ghost tours of the asylum are conducted regularly. And if you want more ghostly encounters, head on over to the town's abandoned orphanage.
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM (3 word minimum - all words count).
A Merciful Silence -Kendra Elliot - 10/13/18 - AMS

✔ 8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
Beneath the streets of Odessa lies an underground city of uncharted mazes and tunnels that twist and turn for more than 1,500 miles making it the longest underground passage in the world. Originally started in the 17th century it was drastically expanded in the 19th century to quarry limestone used to build the city. With a history of smugglers, criminals and patriots the discoveries found tell an interesting history of the area. Though never used for graves, mummified remains are discovered every few years. It is definitely an "enter at your own risk" adventure.
◆ Read a book with 1,500 or more REVIEWS on its GR Homepage
The Red Tent - Anita Diamant - 10/22/18 - 18,063 Reviews

Welcome Lynda!

Have fun Gabi!

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018

Tasks

1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in TORTURE MUSEUM (3 word minimum - all words count).
Laura Childs, The Teaberry Strangler 19 November


2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
◆ Read a book with a cemetery or bones of any kind on the cover
Monica Ferris, Knitting Bones 30 October


3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PARK OF THE MONSTERS (3 word minimum - all words count).
Ellie Alexander, The Pint of No Return 14 October


4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS
◆ Read a book by an author with a double OO in their first or last name
Daryl Wood Gerber, Pressing the Issue 10 November


5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (3 word minimum - all words count).
CeeCee James, Drizzle of Death 7 October


6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE (3 word minimum - all words count).
Jill Shalvis, Lost and Found Sisters 27 October


7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
◆ Read a book that has a ghost in the story
Allison Brook, Death Overdue 7 November


8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ODESSA CATACOMBS (3 word minimum - all words count).
Christina Freeburn, Altered to Death 12 October

Welcome Patrizia!

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
8/8

Tasks
1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
◆ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL FICTION on its GR homepage
Betrayal Robin Lee Hatcher 10/4/18

2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in SEDLEC OSSUARY (3 word minimum - all words count).
Dirty Little Secret Kendall Ryan 11/13/18

3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
◆ Read a book where a MC is grieving the loss of a loved one
Shelter in Place Nora Roberts 10/7/18

4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS
◆ Read a book tagged PARANORMAL on its GR Homepage
The Ghosts of the Crescent Theater M.L. Bullock 10/14/18

5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (3 word minimum - all words count).
The Light In Summer Mary McNear 10/3/18

6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE (3 word minimum - all words count).
The Chalky Sea Clare Flynn 10/5/18

7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
◆ Read a book that has a ghost in the story
The Hexed Heather Graham 11/10/18

8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
◆ Read a book that has an underground scene in it
Racing the Sun Karina Halle 10/8/18

Thanks for joining JoAnne!

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
6 Read

Tasks

1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
The city of Amsterdam boasts over 50 museums, but few of them are as strange as the Museum of Torture. It provides a vivid image of a painful European past. The exhibit “Punishments and Verdicts in the Middle Ages” includes over forty instruments of punishment from different parts of Europe, from the inquisition chair to the guillotine.
◆ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL FICTION on its GR homepage - Pieces of Sky Kaki Warner - 10/16


3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
Commissioned in 1552 by Prince Orsini as an expression of grief for his wife, this garden in Lazio is not like any other classic Renaissance garden. It was designed to display his deep despair. The park is filled with a collection of strange and unusual sculptures hiding among the landscape. Gaze upon giants, winged horses, fiery dragons and perhaps the most frightening, an enormous ogre head, mouth opened wide in a chilling scream.
◆ Read a book where a MC is grieving the loss of a loved one - One Love Lili St. Germain - 10/2


5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
Just south of Mexico City, between the canals of Xochimico you can find a small island known as the Island of the Dolls. The site is dedicated to the lost soul of a poor girl who under strange circumstances met her fate too soon. It is now famous for the hundreds of dolls - and doll parts - hanging from trees and scattered among the grass. It is the perfect location for a horror movie set – definitely scary!
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (3 word minimum - all words count). - Sins & Needles Karina Halle - 10/2


6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
This fantastical park in Nantes is definitely unusual! Created by two mechanical artists hoping to share their creative process with the public. Their collective imagination brings to life the world of Jules Verne, the mechanical universe of Leonardo da Vinci, and Nantes’ industrial history. Take a ride on the 4-story mechanical Grand Elephant, the Marine World Carousel and visit the workshop to see other amazing mechanical creatures. This is a one of a kind experience!
◆ Read a book with a character who is mechanical (tell us who) - Clay - Let It Ride Vivian Arend - 10/22


7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
Insane asylums in general create a significant creep factor, but this one has a history of awful deaths including a famous murder. It is now completely abandoned with 77 empty buildings and the Goulburn locals claim the spirits of those who died there roam the empty halls. Ghost tours of the asylum are conducted regularly. And if you want more ghostly encounters, head on over to the town's abandoned orphanage.
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM (3 word minimum - all words count). On My Knees Meredith Wild - 10/13


8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
Beneath the streets of Odessa lies an underground city of uncharted mazes and tunnels that twist and turn for more than 1,500 miles making it the longest underground passage in the world. Originally started in the 17th century it was drastically expanded in the 19th century to quarry limestone used to build the city. With a history of smugglers, criminals and patriots the discoveries found tell an interesting history of the area. Though never used for graves, mummified remains are discovered every few years. It is definitely an "enter at your own risk" adventure.
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ODESSA CATACOMBS
(3 word minimum - all words count). - Beneath This Mask Meghan March - 10/6

Welcome Karen!

Done, thanks Jan!
Creepy, Strange & Unusual
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018

Tasks

1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
The city of Amsterdam boasts over 50 museums, but few of them are as strange as the Museum of Torture. It provides a vivid image of a painful European past. The exhibit “Punishments and Verdicts in the Middle Ages” includes over forty instruments of punishment from different parts of Europe, from the inquisition chair to the guillotine.

◆ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL FICTION on its GR homepage
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell/Susanna Clarke 11/11/18 ★★★

2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
This small chapel is known worldwide for its macabre décor of carved human bones and skeletons. It all started in the early 1300's, when the abbot scattered holy soil from Jerusalem in the cemetery, making it a popular burial site. Running out of space they began digging up old graves to make room for others. A local woodcarver was given the daunting task of arranging more 40,000 old bones in a visually impressive way.

◆ Read a book with more than 40,000 RATINGS on its GR homepage Rating details · 425,188 Ratings
Fight Club/Chuck Palahniuk 10/29/18 ★★★★


3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
Commissioned in 1552 by Prince Orsini as an expression of grief for his wife, this garden in Lazio is not like any other classic Renaissance garden. It was designed to display his deep despair. The park is filled with a collection of strange and unusual sculptures hiding among the landscape. Gaze upon giants, winged horses, fiery dragons and perhaps the most frightening, an enormous ogre head, mouth opened wide in a chilling scream.

◆ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR Homepage
The Great Hunt/Robert Jordan 10/21/18 ★★★★★


4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS
This unusual museum offers a glimpse into New Orleans’ mystical, occult underworld, offering psychic or tarot card readings and fortune telling. Replete with altars, shrines, and voodoo dolls, a visit to this quirky little museum is sure to leave you worrying whether you’ve inadvertently offended any secret voodoo practitioners. And don't miss their informative tour of the nearby haunted St. Louis cemetery - it's a fascinating and spooky place.

◆ Read a book tagged PARANORMAL on its GR Homepage
The Twelve/Justin Cronin 3/25/19

5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
Just south of Mexico City, between the canals of Xochimico you can find a small island known as the Island of the Dolls. The site is dedicated to the lost soul of a poor girl who under strange circumstances met her fate too soon. It is now famous for the hundreds of dolls - and doll parts - hanging from trees and scattered among the grass. It is the perfect location for a horror movie set – definitely scary!

◆ Read a book tagged HORROR on its GR Homepage
Dracula: Audible Edition/Bram Stoker 11/11/18 ★★★★



6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
This fantastical park in Nantes is definitely unusual! Created by two mechanical artists hoping to share their creative process with the public. Their collective imagination brings to life the world of Jules Verne, the mechanical universe of Leonardo da Vinci, and Nantes’ industrial history. Take a ride on the 4-story mechanical Grand Elephant, the Marine World Carousel and visit the workshop to see other amazing mechanical creatures. This is a one of a kind experience!

◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE (3 word minimum - all words count).

Forest of Secrets/Erin Hunter 2/12/19


7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
Insane asylums in general create a significant creep factor, but this one has a history of awful deaths including a famous murder. It is now completely abandoned with 77 empty buildings and the Goulburn locals claim the spirits of those who died there roam the empty halls. Ghost tours of the asylum are conducted regularly. And if you want more ghostly encounters, head on over to the town's abandoned orphanage.

◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM (3 word minimum - all words count).
An Abundance of Katherines/John Green 11/4/18 ★★★★

8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
Beneath the streets of Odessa lies an underground city of uncharted mazes and tunnels that twist and turn for more than 1,500 miles making it the longest underground passage in the world. Originally started in the 17th century it was drastically expanded in the 19th century to quarry limestone used to build the city. With a history of smugglers, criminals and patriots the discoveries found tell an interesting history of the area. Though never used for graves, mummified remains are discovered every few years. It is definitely an "enter at your own risk" adventure.

◆ Read a book with 1,500 or more REVIEWS on its GR Homepage 9,301 Reviews
The Eye of the World/Robert Jordan 10/8/18 ★★★★

Glad you're joining us Jillian!

Welcome to the fun Tia!!

I'll give it a try - I don't like all the spooky and creepy stuff - still the challenge looks doable for me :-)

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
Duration: 10/1/18 - 11/30/18
Completed: 8/8
100+ pages, re-post when finished

1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS - Read a book where a form of torture was used Im Takt Des Todes=Simple Genius book 1 of Im Takt des Todes/Bis zum letzten Atemzug by David Baldacci 4* 10/7 - major spoiler - sorry wasn't possible to explain without (view spoiler)[both MCs were tortured (hide spoiler)]

2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC - Read a book with more than 40,000 RATINGS on its GR homepage Der Marsianer=The Martian by Andy Weir 6* 10/19 - 627,586 ratings as of 10/14/18

3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY - Read a book where a MC is grieving the loss of a loved one Remedial Rocket Science by Susannah Nix 4* 10/8 both MCs

4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS - Read a book by an author with a double O in their first or last name Love Under Fire by Jennifer Youngblood & Sandra Poole 3* 10/20 - both authors :-)

5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO - Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (word minimum - all words count) A Delicate Truth by John le Carré 6* 10/6 - islAnD of The dolls

6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE - Read a book with a character who is an inventor In den Armen der Nacht=Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb 5* 10/18 - Roarke invented quite a number of products (several introduced within the series - in this book he's considering to use one of his inventions to protect the life of a little girl)

7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA - Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM Let it Ride book 6 of Vegas Series by Mimi Barbour 4* 10/1 kenmoRe Insane asyLum

8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE - Read a book that has an underground scene in it Bis zum letzten Atemzug=First Family book 2 of Im Takt des Todes/Bis zum letzten Atemzug by David Baldacci 5* 10/11 - Willa (American president's kidnapped niece) was kept in an abandoned mine

Jen,
I have two questions:

2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
◆ Read a book with a cemetery or bones of any kind on the cover - Would this cover work?

6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
◆ Read a book with a character who is an inventor or is mechanical (tell us who) - Did you mean mechanic or mechanical artist instead of mechanical? If you meant mechanical - had you a machine/robot character in mind?

Welcome to the challenge Agnieszka!

Yes that cover would work! In regards to the "mechanical" I had in mind someone who works with machines in some way. But I would take a mechanical machine-like character too!

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
October 1, 2018 - November 13, 2018

8/8

Tasks

1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
The city of Amsterdam boasts over 50 museums, but few of them are as strange as the Museum of Torture. It provides a vivid image of a painful European past. The exhibit “Punishments and Verdicts in the Middle Ages” includes over forty instruments of punishment from different parts of Europe, from the inquisition chair to the guillotine.
◆ Read a book where a form of torture was used

Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen Ashley 10/22/18
Jet was threatened with a knife.

2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
This small chapel is known worldwide for its macabre décor of carved human bones and skeletons. It all started in the early 1300's, when the abbot scattered holy soil from Jerusalem in the cemetery, making it a popular burial site. Running out of space they began digging up old graves to make room for others. A local woodcarver was given the daunting task of arranging more 40,000 old bones in a visually impressive way.
◆ Read a book with more than 40,000 RATINGS on its GR homepage

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 10/22/18
283,689 ratings

3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
Commissioned in 1552 by Prince Orsini as an expression of grief for his wife, this garden in Lazio is not like any other classic Renaissance garden. It was designed to display his deep despair. The park is filled with a collection of strange and unusual sculptures hiding among the landscape. Gaze upon giants, winged horses, fiery dragons and perhaps the most frightening, an enormous ogre head, mouth opened wide in a chilling scream.
◆ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR Homepage

Dragonquest by Anne McCaffrey 10/4/18

4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS
This unusual museum offers a glimpse into New Orleans’ mystical, occult underworld, offering psychic or tarot card readings and fortune telling. Replete with altars, shrines, and voodoo dolls, a visit to this quirky little museum is sure to leave you worrying whether you’ve inadvertently offended any secret voodoo practitioners. And don't miss their informative tour of the nearby haunted St. Louis cemetery - it's a fascinating and spooky place.
◆ Read a book tagged PARANORMAL on its GR Homepage

Lover Mine by J.R. Ward 11/3/18

5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
Just south of Mexico City, between the canals of Xochimico you can find a small island known as the Island of the Dolls. The site is dedicated to the lost soul of a poor girl who under strange circumstances met her fate too soon. It is now famous for the hundreds of dolls - and doll parts - hanging from trees and scattered among the grass. It is the perfect location for a horror movie set – definitely scary!
◆ Read a book tagged HORROR on its GR Homepage

Something from the Nightside by Simon R. Green 10/9/18

6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
This fantastical park in Nantes is definitely unusual! Created by two mechanical artists hoping to share their creative process with the public. Their collective imagination brings to life the world of Jules Verne, the mechanical universe of Leonardo da Vinci, and Nantes’ industrial history. Take a ride on the 4-story mechanical Grand Elephant, the Marine World Carousel and visit the workshop to see other amazing mechanical creatures. This is a one of a kind experience!
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE (3 word minimum - all words count).

The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells 10/11/18

7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
Insane asylums in general create a significant creep factor, but this one has a history of awful deaths including a famous murder. It is now completely abandoned with 77 empty buildings and the Goulburn locals claim the spirits of those who died there roam the empty halls. Ghost tours of the asylum are conducted regularly. And if you want more ghostly encounters, head on over to the town's abandoned orphanage.
◆ Read a book that has a ghost in the story

Heart of Evil by Heather Graham 11/13/18

8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
Beneath the streets of Odessa lies an underground city of uncharted mazes and tunnels that twist and turn for more than 1,500 miles making it the longest underground passage in the world. Originally started in the 17th century it was drastically expanded in the 19th century to quarry limestone used to build the city. With a history of smugglers, criminals and patriots the discoveries found tell an interesting history of the area. Though never used for graves, mummified remains are discovered every few years. It is definitely an "enter at your own risk" adventure.
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ODESSA CATACOMBS
(3 word minimum - all words count).

Bonds of Trust by Lynda Aicher 10/3/18

*****COMPLETED 10/25/19*****

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018

8/8

Tasks

✔1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
The city of Amsterdam boasts over 50 museums, but few of them are as strange as the Museum of Torture. It provides a vivid image of a painful European past. The exhibit “Punishments and Verdicts in the Middle Ages” includes over forty instruments of punishment from different parts of Europe, from the inquisition chair to the guillotine.

◆ Read a book where a form of torture was used OR
✔◆ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL FICTION on its GR homepage - The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder 10/5/18
OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in TORTURE MUSEUM (3 word minimum - all words count).

✔2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
This small chapel is known worldwide for its macabre décor of carved human bones and skeletons. It all started in the early 1300's, when the abbot scattered holy soil from Jerusalem in the cemetery, making it a popular burial site. Running out of space they began digging up old graves to make room for others. A local woodcarver was given the daunting task of arranging more 40,000 old bones in a visually impressive way.

◆ Read a book with a cemetery or bones of any kind on the cover OR
◆ Read a book with more than 40,000 RATINGS on its GR homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in SEDLEC OSSUARY (3 word minimum - all words count).- Smilla's Sense of Snow by Peter Høeg 10/1/18

✔3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
Commissioned in 1552 by Prince Orsini as an expression of grief for his wife, this garden in Lazio is not like any other classic Renaissance garden. It was designed to display his deep despair. The park is filled with a collection of strange and unusual sculptures hiding among the landscape. Gaze upon giants, winged horses, fiery dragons and perhaps the most frightening, an enormous ogre head, mouth opened wide in a chilling scream.

◆ Read a book where a MC is grieving the loss of a loved one OR
◆ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR Homepage OR
✔◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PARK OF THE MONSTERS (3 word minimum - all words count).- The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes 10/7/18

✔4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS
This unusual museum offers a glimpse into New Orleans’ mystical, occult underworld, offering psychic or tarot card readings and fortune telling. Replete with altars, shrines, and voodoo dolls, a visit to this quirky little museum is sure to leave you worrying whether you’ve inadvertently offended any secret voodoo practitioners. And don't miss their informative tour of the nearby haunted St. Louis cemetery - it's a fascinating and spooky place.

◆ Read a book by an author with a double OO in their first or last name - The Voyage Out by Virginia Woolf 10/25/19
OR
◆ Read a book tagged PARANORMAL on its GR Homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in VOODOO MUSEUM (3 word minimum - all words count).

✔5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
Just south of Mexico City, between the canals of Xochimico you can find a small island known as the Island of the Dolls. The site is dedicated to the lost soul of a poor girl who under strange circumstances met her fate too soon. It is now famous for the hundreds of dolls - and doll parts - hanging from trees and scattered among the grass. It is the perfect location for a horror movie set – definitely scary!

◆ Read a book with a doll on the cover OR
◆ Read a book tagged HORROR on its GR Homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (3 word minimum - all words count).- Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison 11/1/18

✔6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
This fantastical park in Nantes is definitely unusual! Created by two mechanical artists hoping to share their creative process with the public. Their collective imagination brings to life the world of Jules Verne, the mechanical universe of Leonardo da Vinci, and Nantes’ industrial history. Take a ride on the 4-story mechanical Grand Elephant, the Marine World Carousel and visit the workshop to see other amazing mechanical creatures. This is a one of a kind experience!

◆ Read a book with a character who is an inventor or is mechanical (tell us who) OR
◆ Read a book tagged STEAMPUNK on its GR Homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE (3 word minimum - all words count).- If I Stay by Gayle Forman

✔7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
Insane asylums in general create a significant creep factor, but this one has a history of awful deaths including a famous murder. It is now completely abandoned with 77 empty buildings and the Goulburn locals claim the spirits of those who died there roam the empty halls. Ghost tours of the asylum are conducted regularly. And if you want more ghostly encounters, head on over to the town's abandoned orphanage.

◆ Read a book that has a ghost in the story OR
◆ Read a book tagged FOLKLORE on its GR homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM (3 word minimum - all words count).- Maps and Legends: Reading and Writing Along the Borderlands by Michael Chabon 10/7/18

✔8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
Beneath the streets of Odessa lies an underground city of uncharted mazes and tunnels that twist and turn for more than 1,500 miles making it the longest underground passage in the world. Originally started in the 17th century it was drastically expanded in the 19th century to quarry limestone used to build the city. With a history of smugglers, criminals and patriots the discoveries found tell an interesting history of the area. Though never used for graves, mummified remains are discovered every few years. It is definitely an "enter at your own risk" adventure.

◆ Read a book that has an underground scene in it OR
◆ Read a book with 1,500 or more REVIEWS on its GR Homepage - Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden 10/16/18 with over 27,000 reviews
OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ODESSA CATACOMBS
(3 word minimum - all words count).

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
0/8

Tasks

1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
The city of Amsterdam boasts over 50 museums, but few of them are as strange as the Museum of Torture. It provides a vivid image of a painful European past. The exhibit “Punishments and Verdicts in the Middle Ages” includes over forty instruments of punishment from different parts of Europe, from the inquisition chair to the guillotine.

◆ Read a book where a form of torture was used OR
◆ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL FICTION on its GR homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in TORTURE MUSEUM (3 word minimum - all words count).

2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
This small chapel is known worldwide for its macabre décor of carved human bones and skeletons. It all started in the early 1300's, when the abbot scattered holy soil from Jerusalem in the cemetery, making it a popular burial site. Running out of space they began digging up old graves to make room for others. A local woodcarver was given the daunting task of arranging more 40,000 old bones in a visually impressive way.

◆ Read a book with a cemetery or bones of any kind on the cover OR
◆ Read a book with more than 40,000 RATINGS on its GR homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in SEDLEC OSSUARY (3 word minimum - all words count).

3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
Commissioned in 1552 by Prince Orsini as an expression of grief for his wife, this garden in Lazio is not like any other classic Renaissance garden. It was designed to display his deep despair. The park is filled with a collection of strange and unusual sculptures hiding among the landscape. Gaze upon giants, winged horses, fiery dragons and perhaps the most frightening, an enormous ogre head, mouth opened wide in a chilling scream.

◆ Read a book where a MC is grieving the loss of a loved one OR
◆ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR Homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PARK OF THE MONSTERS (3 word minimum - all words count).

4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS
This unusual museum offers a glimpse into New Orleans’ mystical, occult underworld, offering psychic or tarot card readings and fortune telling. Replete with altars, shrines, and voodoo dolls, a visit to this quirky little museum is sure to leave you worrying whether you’ve inadvertently offended any secret voodoo practitioners. And don't miss their informative tour of the nearby haunted St. Louis cemetery - it's a fascinating and spooky place.

◆ Read a book by an author with a double OO in their first or last name OR
◆ Read a book tagged PARANORMAL on its GR Homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in VOODOO MUSEUM (3 word minimum - all words count).

5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
Just south of Mexico City, between the canals of Xochimico you can find a small island known as the Island of the Dolls. The site is dedicated to the lost soul of a poor girl who under strange circumstances met her fate too soon. It is now famous for the hundreds of dolls - and doll parts - hanging from trees and scattered among the grass. It is the perfect location for a horror movie set – definitely scary!

◆ Read a book with a doll on the cover OR
◆ Read a book tagged HORROR on its GR Homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (3 word minimum - all words count).

6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
This fantastical park in Nantes is definitely unusual! Created by two mechanical artists hoping to share their creative process with the public. Their collective imagination brings to life the world of Jules Verne, the mechanical universe of Leonardo da Vinci, and Nantes’ industrial history. Take a ride on the 4-story mechanical Grand Elephant, the Marine World Carousel and visit the workshop to see other amazing mechanical creatures. This is a one of a kind experience!

◆ Read a book with a character who is an inventor or is mechanical (tell us who) OR
◆ Read a book tagged STEAMPUNK on its GR Homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE (3 word minimum - all words count).

7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
Insane asylums in general create a significant creep factor, but this one has a history of awful deaths including a famous murder. It is now completely abandoned with 77 empty buildings and the Goulburn locals claim the spirits of those who died there roam the empty halls. Ghost tours of the asylum are conducted regularly. And if you want more ghostly encounters, head on over to the town's abandoned orphanage.

◆ Read a book that has a ghost in the story OR
◆ Read a book tagged FOLKLORE on its GR homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM (3 word minimum - all words count).

8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
Beneath the streets of Odessa lies an underground city of uncharted mazes and tunnels that twist and turn for more than 1,500 miles making it the longest underground passage in the world. Originally started in the 17th century it was drastically expanded in the 19th century to quarry limestone used to build the city. With a history of smugglers, criminals and patriots the discoveries found tell an interesting history of the area. Though never used for graves, mummified remains are discovered every few years. It is definitely an "enter at your own risk" adventure.

◆ Read a book that has an underground scene in it OR
◆ Read a book with 1,500 or more REVIEWS on its GR Homepage < OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ODESSA CATACOMBS
(3 word minimum - all words count).

Welcome to the fun Bonita, Ed & Sallie :)

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018

Tasks

1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
◆ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL FICTION on its GR homepage
Silent in the Grave Deanna Raybourn 11/13/18


2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
◆ ◆ Read a book with more than 40,000 RATINGS on its GR homepage
The Light We Lost Jill Santopolo 10/01/18 42408 ratings

3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
◆ Read a book where a MC is grieving the loss of a loved one
Everything I Never Told You Celeste Ng 10/22/18 MC's Daughter/Sister died

4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS
◆ Read a book by an author with a double OO in their first or last name OR
The Waco Siege: An American Tragedy Jack Rosewood 11/03/18

5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
◆ Read a book tagged HORROR on its GR Homepage
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Washington Irving 10/17/18

6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE (3 word minimum - all words count).
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine Gail Honeyman 10/04/18

7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
◆ Read a book that has a ghost in the story OR
First Contact Kat Green 11/07/18

8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
◆ Read a book with 1,500 or more REVIEWS on its GR Homepage
The Killer Angels Michael Shaara 10/11/18 3838 reviews

Jan wrote: "Welcome to the challenge Agnieszka!

Yes that cover would work! In regards to the "mechanical" I had in mind someone who works with machines in some way. But I would take a mechanical machine-like..."

Thank you for clarification and cover approval :-)

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018

Tasks:

1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
◆ Read a book where a form of torture was used OR
◆ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL FICTION on its GR homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in TORTURE MUSEUM (3 word minimum - all words count).

2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
◆ Read a book with a cemetery or bones of any kind on the cover OR
◆ Read a book with more than 40,000 RATINGS on its GR homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in SEDLEC OSSUARY (3 word minimum - all words count).

3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
◆ Read a book where a MC is grieving the loss of a loved one OR
◆ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR Homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PARK OF THE MONSTERS (3 word minimum - all words count).

4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS
◆ Read a book by an author with a double OO in their first or last name OR
◆ Read a book tagged PARANORMAL on its GR Homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in VOODOO MUSEUM (3 word minimum - all words count).

5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
◆ Read a book with a doll on the cover OR
◆ Read a book tagged HORROR on its GR Homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (3 word minimum - all words count).

6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
◆ Read a book with a character who is an inventor or is mechanical (tell us who) OR
◆ Read a book tagged STEAMPUNK on its GR Homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE (3 word minimum - all words count).

7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
◆ Read a book that has a ghost in the story OR
◆ Read a book tagged FOLKLORE on its GR homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM (3 word minimum - all words count).

8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
◆ Read a book that has an underground scene in it OR
◆ Read a book with 1,500 or more REVIEWS on its GR Homepage OR
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ODESSA CATACOMBS (3 word minimum - all words count).

Welcome Bev & Viji!

Finished!

Creepy, Strange, and Unusual
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018

Progress: 8/8

1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
◆ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL FICTION on its GR homepage
Doomed Queen Anne by Carolyn Meyer 10/9/18

2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
◆ Read a book with more than 40,000 RATINGS on its GR homepage
The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot 10/19/18

3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
◆ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR Homepage
The River of Wind by Kathryn Lasky 10/2/18

4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS
◆ Read a book by an author with a double OO in their first or last name
Women Heroes of World War II—the Pacific Theater: 15 Stories of Resistance, Rescue, Sabotage, and Survival by Kathryn J. Atwood 11/3/18

5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (3 word minimum - all words count).
Land in Her Own Name: Women as Homesteaders in North Dakota by H. Elaine Lindgren 10/16/18

6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE (3 word minimum - all words count).
The Complete Sherlock Holmes, Volume I by Arthur Conan Doyle 10/23/18

7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
◆ Read a book that has a ghost in the story
Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor, England, 1544 by Kathryn Lasky 10/15/18

8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
◆ Read a book that has an underground scene in it
Exile by Kathryn Lasky 10/9/18

Welcome Sarah!

Jan wrote: "Welcome Bev & Viji!"

Thanks, Jan.

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
Date: October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
Completed: 8/8

1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
◆ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL FICTION on its GR homepage
En velbevaret hemmelighed by Kate Morton 03/10/18

2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
◆ Read a book with more than 40,000 RATINGS on its GR homepage
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer 11/10/18

3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
◆ Read a book where a MC is grieving the loss of a loved one
Kirurgen by Tess Gerritsen 17/10/18

4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in VOODOO MUSEUM (3 word minimum - all words count).
En sidste melodi by Lisa Genova 01/04/19

5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (3 word minimum - all words count).
Det Europæiske Forår by Kaspar Colling Nielsen 03/11/18

6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE
Bøn om tavshed by Linda Castillo 23/12/18

7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
◆ Read a book that has a ghost in the story
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson 04/10/18

8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
◆ Read a book with 1,500 or more REVIEWS on its GR Homepage
Den anden by Harriet Lane 17/10/18

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
Completed: 8/8

Tasks

1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in TORTURE MUSEUM (3 word minimum - all words count).
Richer Than Sin by Meghan March 10/11

2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
◆ Read a book with a cemetery or bones of any kind on the cover
Autumn Thorns by Yasmine Galenorn 10/10


3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
◆ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR Homepage
Court of Shadows by C.N. Crawford 10/2

4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS
◆ Read a book tagged PARANORMAL on its GR Homepage
The Kingdom by Amanda Stevens 10/3

5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (3 word minimum - all words count).
Dreams of Falling by Karen White 10/8

6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE (3 word minimum - all words count).
Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy 10/1

7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM (3 word minimum - all words count).
A Soufflé of Suspicion by Daryl Wood Gerber 10/7

8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ODESSA CATACOMBS (3 word minimum - all words count).
Bat Out of Spell by Amanda M. Lee 10/3

Have fun Marina & Amanda!

I have another question :-)
Read a book tagged ... on its GR Homepage - do you mean the main page genre (MPG) or the tags hidden behind the See top shelves… link as well?

For example: Since the vision and the psychic helping solve the crime have such a prominent role in Tanz mit dem Tod=Visions in Death it's even part of the original title (and it's tagged paranormal (PN) though on the second page only :-( - but not MPG) I would regard this book PN could I use it for the task '...a book tagged PARANORMAL..'?

Hi Agnieszka! Sorry for the late response.

Unfortunately, I really want the tag to be on the MPG. I understand your frustration - sometimes those MPG tags do not cover the obvious. But on the other hand, when you go to top shelves you can find just about anything there. So I'm sticking to the MPG.

I'm here! Count me in! Ooh, that Torture Museum in the Netherlands sounds really creepy!

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
8/8

Tasks

1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
◆ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL FICTION on its GR homepage OR

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet Jamie Ford 10/20/18 ****

2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
◆ Read a book with more than 40,000 RATINGS on its GR homepage

These Happy Golden Years Laura Ingalls Wilder 10/8/2018 **** 57,988 ratings

3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
◆ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR Homepage OR

The Girl with the Red Balloon Katherine Locke 10/24/18 ***

4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS
◆ Read a book tagged PARANORMAL on its GR Homepage

Haunted Virginia: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Old Dominion L.B. Taylor Jr. 10/14/18 **

5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (3 word minimum - all words count).

Open and Shut David Rosenfelt 10/29/18 **

6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE (3 word minimum - all words count).

Christmas on Mistletoe Lane Annie Rains 11/6/2018 *****

7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
◆ Read a book that has a ghost in the story.

A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens 12/8/2018 ***

8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
◆ Read a book with 1,500 or more REVIEWS on its GR Homepage

Everybody's Got Something Robin Roberts 10/6/2018 ***** 3,831 ratings

Have fun Kathryn!

Jan wrote: "Hi Agnieszka! Sorry for the late response.

Unfortunately, I really want the tag to be on the MPG. I understand your frustration - sometimes those MPG tags do not cover the obvious. But on the oth..."

Thank you and that's what I feared but it gives me more incentive to read the book I originally planned for this task and that I need for some other challenges as well :-)

Thanks, Jan!
Creepy, Strange & Unusual
Completed: 8/8

Tasks

1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in TORTURE MUSEUM (3 word minimum - all words count).
Richer Than Sin by Meghan March 10/11

2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
◆ Read a book with a cemetery or bones of any kind on the cover
Autumn Thorns by Yasmine Galenorn 10/10


3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
◆ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR Homepage
Court of Shadows by C.N. Crawford 10/2

4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS
◆ Read a book tagged PARANORMAL on its GR Homepage
The Kingdom by Amanda Stevens 10/3

5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (3 word minimum - all words count).
Dreams of Falling by Karen White 10/8

6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE (3 word minimum - all words count).
Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy 10/1

7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM (3 word minimum - all words count).
A Soufflé of Suspicion by Daryl Wood Gerber 10/7

8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ODESSA CATACOMBS (3 word minimum - all words count).
Bat Out of Spell by Amanda M. Lee 10/3

Way to go Amanda - you are speedy gonzalez this month!

Cool! I'm finished - and it was kind of an accident *grins* only when I updated my challenges I notice the book I finished last night had two double-O authors :-)

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
Duration: 10/1/18 - 11/30/18
Completed: 8/8
100+ pages, re-post when finished

1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS - Read a book where a form of torture was used Im Takt Des Todes=Simple Genius book 1 of Im Takt des Todes/Bis zum letzten Atemzug by David Baldacci 4* 10/7 - major spoiler - sorry wasn't possible to explain without (view spoiler)[both MCs were tortured (hide spoiler)]

2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC - Read a book with more than 40,000 RATINGS on its GR homepage Der Marsianer=The Martian by Andy Weir 6* 10/19 - 627,586 ratings as of 10/14/18

3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY - Read a book where a MC is grieving the loss of a loved one Remedial Rocket Science by Susannah Nix 4* 10/8 both MCs

4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS - Read a book by an author with a double O in their first or last name Love Under Fire by Jennifer Youngblood & Sandra Poole 3* 10/20 - both authors :-)

5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO - Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (word minimum - all words count) A Delicate Truth by John le Carré 6* 10/6 - islAnD of The dolls

6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE - Read a book with a character who is an inventor In den Armen der Nacht=Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb 5* 10/18 - Roarke invented quite a number of products (several introduced within the series - in this book he's considering to use one of his inventions to protect the life of a little girl)

7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA - Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM Let it Ride book 6 of Vegas Series by Mimi Barbour 4* 10/1 kenmoRe Insane asyLum

8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE - Read a book that has an underground scene in it Bis zum letzten Atemzug=First Family book 2 of Im Takt des Todes/Bis zum letzten Atemzug by David Baldacci 5* 10/11 - Willa (American president's kidnapped niece) was kept in an abandoned mine

Don't you love when that happens Agnieszka? Great job!!!

Terrific job Gabi!!

~~~ Completed ~~~

Creepy, Strange & Unusual
October 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018

8 of 8 Complete

Tasks

✔ 1. TORTURE MUSEUM, NETHERLANDS
The city of Amsterdam boasts over 50 museums, but few of them are as strange as the Museum of Torture. It provides a vivid image of a painful European past. The exhibit “Punishments and Verdicts in the Middle Ages” includes over forty instruments of punishment from different parts of Europe, from the inquisition chair to the guillotine.
◆ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL FICTION on its GR homepage
The Tenderness of Wolves - Stef Penney - 10/8/18

✔ 2. SEDLEC OSSUARY, CZECH REPUBLIC
This small chapel is known worldwide for its macabre décor of carved human bones and skeletons. It all started in the early 1300's, when the abbot scattered holy soil from Jerusalem in the cemetery, making it a popular burial site. Running out of space they began digging up old graves to make room for others. A local woodcarver was given the daunting task of arranging more 40,000 old bones in a visually impressive way.
◆ Read a book with more than 40,000 RATINGS on its GR homepage
Into the Water - Paula Hawkins - 10/16/18 - 164,823 ratings

✔ 3. PARK OF THE MONSTERS, ITALY
Commissioned in 1552 by Prince Orsini as an expression of grief for his wife, this garden in Lazio is not like any other classic Renaissance garden. It was designed to display his deep despair. The park is filled with a collection of strange and unusual sculptures hiding among the landscape. Gaze upon giants, winged horses, fiery dragons and perhaps the most frightening, an enormous ogre head, mouth opened wide in a chilling scream.
◆ Read a book tagged FANTASY on its GR Homepage
The Last Dragonslayer - Jasper Fforde - 10/6/18

✔ 4. VOODOO MUSEUM, NEW ORLEANS
This unusual museum offers a glimpse into New Orleans’ mystical, occult underworld, offering psychic or tarot card readings and fortune telling. Replete with altars, shrines, and voodoo dolls, a visit to this quirky little museum is sure to leave you worrying whether you’ve inadvertently offended any secret voodoo practitioners. And don't miss their informative tour of the nearby haunted St. Louis cemetery - it's a fascinating and spooky place.
◆ Read a book by an author with a double OO in their first or last name words count).
The Janissary Tree - Jason Goodwin - 10/9/18

✔ 5. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS, MEXICO
Just south of Mexico City, between the canals of Xochimico you can find a small island known as the Island of the Dolls. The site is dedicated to the lost soul of a poor girl who under strange circumstances met her fate too soon. It is now famous for the hundreds of dolls - and doll parts - hanging from trees and scattered among the grass. It is the perfect location for a horror movie set – definitely scary!
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in ISLAND OF THE DOLLS (3 word minimum - all words count).
Death on Tour - Janice Hamrick - 10/5/18 - DOT

✔ 6. MACHINES OF THE ISLE, FRANCE
This fantastical park in Nantes is definitely unusual! Created by two mechanical artists hoping to share their creative process with the public. Their collective imagination brings to life the world of Jules Verne, the mechanical universe of Leonardo da Vinci, and Nantes’ industrial history. Take a ride on the 4-story mechanical Grand Elephant, the Marine World Carousel and visit the workshop to see other amazing mechanical creatures. This is a one of a kind experience!
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in MACHINES OF THE ISLE (3 word minimum - all words count).
The Salt Line - Holly Goddard Jones - 10/28/18 - TSL

✔ 7. KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM, AUSTRALIA
Insane asylums in general create a significant creep factor, but this one has a history of awful deaths including a famous murder. It is now completely abandoned with 77 empty buildings and the Goulburn locals claim the spirits of those who died there roam the empty halls. Ghost tours of the asylum are conducted regularly. And if you want more ghostly encounters, head on over to the town's abandoned orphanage.
◆ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in KENMORE INSANE ASYLUM (3 word minimum - all words count).
A Merciful Silence -Kendra Elliot - 10/13/18 - AMS

✔ 8. ODESSA CATACOMBS, UKRAINE
Beneath the streets of Odessa lies an underground city of uncharted mazes and tunnels that twist and turn for more than 1,500 miles making it the longest underground passage in the world. Originally started in the 17th century it was drastically expanded in the 19th century to quarry limestone used to build the city. With a history of smugglers, criminals and patriots the discoveries found tell an interesting history of the area. Though never used for graves, mummified remains are discovered every few years. It is definitely an "enter at your own risk" adventure.
◆ Read a book with 1,500 or more REVIEWS on its GR Homepage
The Red Tent - Anita Diamant - 10/22/18 - 18,063 Reviews

Way to go Lynda!!