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Q1 - Myths from Around the World
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Catka 16/20
Carmen 20/ - Completed
Cassandra 0/6
Cassie 2/20
ChiuB 0/5
Cindy III 0/10
Clare 1/4
Craig 0/3
Crystal 10/3 - Completed
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Elena 1/3
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Gio 0/10
Histeriker 5/5 - Completed
Jade Melody 6/7
Jessica 0/5
Jill 0/20
Joelyn 1/5
Kelley 2/6
Lauri 0/6
Lazy 3/6
Leona 0/10
Lilly 0/5
Lindsay 11/8 - Completed
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Lynn 14/15
Marja 4/6
MaryAnn (EmilyD1037) 0/3
Mary Ellen 0/6
Marythios (AKA Susanne) 0/20
Mave 0/20
Megan 6/9
Melissa 20/20 - Completed
Michelle 0/4
Mie 8/7 - Completed
Mirliz 1/3
Nathalia 1/4
Nicole 0/10
Nikki 6/6 - Completed
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Oshizu 17/15 - Completed
Rachel 0/5
Regina 12/12 - Completed
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Saisha 1/10
Sarah 0/5
SarahKat 18/20
Sharon 0/20
Snezana 8/10
Sophie 6/10
Stephanie 0/?
Suzanne 0/20
TerryJane 15/20
Therese 1/3
Vernice 9/10
WVrambler 0/20
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I'm in for all 20!1. Janus:
2. Fenghuang:
3. Brownie:
4. Enenra:
5. Cyclops:
6. Lang suir:
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children:
8. Hippogriff:
9. Wandjina:
10. Jumbee:
11. Deer Woman:
12. Anansi:
13. Encantado:
14. Leprechaun:
15. Merfolk:
16. Nightmare:
17. Phoenix:
18. Nine-tailed fox:
19. Baba Yaga:
20. Shahbaz:
Hi Wolf, please sign me up for 7 books 🧞♀️8/7 - update 29 feb - COMPLETE ✔️
📗 1) Janus - Genghis: Birth of an Empire
📗 2) Fenghuang - The Red Pavilion
📗 3) Destination Unknown
📗 4) Enenra - The Snow Child
📗 7) Finnish water spirit - Pigen under træet
📗 9) Wandjina - The Lost Man
📗 10) Jumbee - The Hanging Valley
📗 14) Leprechaun - The Time Paradox
I'm in for 10MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2020
1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
The Woman in the Dunes - Kōbō Abe
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
Music of the Ghosts - Vaddey Ratner
7. Nakki - Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
The Jumbies - Tracey Baptiste
Krik Krak - Edwidge Danticat - Annie John
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
Sing Down the Moon - Scott O'Dell
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
Rise of the Jumbies - Tracey Baptiste
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
Maybe a Fox - Kathi Appelt
Scary Stories for Young Foxes - Christian McKay Heidicker
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
The Witches - Roald Dahl
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
Love this! I'm going to start with 65/6
MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2020
1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
I'd say this qualifies as a fresh start2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
Please put me down for five :)1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
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12/12 completed
✅1. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning. The Quiche of Death
✅4. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character. A Midsummer's Equation
✅5. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character. Medea
✅7. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child. Things in Jars
✅8. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies. A Morbid Taste for Bones
✅10. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character. Captain of the Sleepers
✅11. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting. The People in the Trees
✅12. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role. Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead
✅13. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis. Borges and The Eternal Orangutans
✅14. Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck. Sweet Home
✅17. Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire. Life After Life
✅19. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch. The Brothers Karamazov
✅1. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning. The Quiche of Death
✅4. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character. A Midsummer's Equation
✅5. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character. Medea
✅7. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child. Things in Jars
✅8. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies. A Morbid Taste for Bones
✅10. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character. Captain of the Sleepers
✅11. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting. The People in the Trees
✅12. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role. Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead
✅13. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis. Borges and The Eternal Orangutans
✅14. Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck. Sweet Home
✅17. Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire. Life After Life
✅19. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch. The Brothers Karamazov
Thank you leading this challenge, Wolf.Please sign me up for nine books.
Progress: 17/15
✔️1. Read a book set in (an imaginary Renaissance-era) Italy. Tigana
✔️2. Read a book set in China. The Three-Body Problem
✔️3. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen. Arabian Nights and Days (one character receives the Cap of Invisibility from a genie and causes various various forms of havoc)
✔️4. Read a book set in Japan. The Lady Killer
✔️5. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character. The Hairdresser of Harare (protagonist acts impulsively without considering future consequences)
✔️6. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart. The Coroner's Lunch (Laos)
✔️7. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child. The Midnight Witness (Denmark)
✔️8. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies. Sanctuary Sparrow
❌9. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event. ??
✔️10. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character. William Hamleigh, The Pillars of the Earth
✔️11. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting. Our Life in the Forest
✔️12. Read a book set in Africa. Mating (Botswana)
✔️13. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis. Artificial Condition (security bot undergoes surgery to resemble an augmented human)
✔️14. Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
❌15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
✔️16. Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses (the protagonist is a horse trainer). Wounded
✔️17. Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames). Murder is Binding (bookshop arson)
✔️18. Read a book about foxes or read a manga. Ninefox Gambit (General Shuous Jedao--a tactical genius and revenant--is an Immolation Fox)
❌19. Read a book set in Russia or featuring a witch. ?A Gentleman in Moscow
✔️20. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region (Turkey). The Architect's Apprentice
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Link to my challenge post
I would like to join for 8 books please.✅1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
Edward Adrift
✅2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
The View from Penthouse B
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
✅4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
Yellow Rose
✅5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
Britt-Marie Was Here
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
✅7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
The Run-Out Groove
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
✅12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
My Sister, the Serial Killer
✅13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
The Little Bookshop on the Seine
✅14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
Almost Love
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
✅16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
Educated
✅17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
The Secrets of My Life
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
✅19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
The Witches' Tree
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
11/8
MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLDDuration: January 1 - March 31, 2020
Since I'm very uncertain how many of the books on my reading schedule might fit, I'll aim to complete 5 of these tasks. If I can do more, then it will be a bonus!
5/5 as of January 21
DONE!!
Update February 1: since this challenge lasts through March 31, I will increase my goal to 10!
10/10 as of February 15
Update February 16: I will increase my goal yet again to 15!
15/15 as of March 19 DONE!
✔️1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession-Laroche had several "fresh beginnings"!
January 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Atticus IS grace and virtue!
February 22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Good Earth
✔️3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
The Sunday Lunch Club-Luca certainly did unseen work helping Josh/Thea
January 20 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
The Recipe Club: A Novel About Food and Friendship-Val and Lilly both were pure-hearted...
January 17 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️(2)5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
Sorority Sisters-Jason is the epitome of short-sighted characters! And an absolute jerk as well!
January 19 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cheerful Weather for the Wedding; and An Integrated Man
Cheerful Weather for the Wedding
Pretty much every character was "short-sighted" in my opinion!
February 9 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, Vietnam), or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
War of the Wives
Neither Selina nor Lottie dies from a broken heart but both suffer immensely, particularly Selina, in the wake of Simon's death, as well as their children.
March 1 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries Aland, (Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden/Scandinavia, or a book about a captured child.
The Son-the Comanches kidnapped Eli at age 11
January 12 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Us Against You-Sweden
✔️8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
The Nightingale
Vianne and her son Julien fly to Paris.
February 9--5/5 stars
✔️9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
Trail of Lightning (The Sixth World #1) by Rebecca Roanhorse
Post-apocalyptic after major flooding (due to climate change) wipes out much of the US.
March 17--3/5 stars
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character.
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
Lionboy
✔️13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
The Firm
Mitch certainly undergoes a metamorphosis from high-achieving law school graduate motivated to obtain the highest-paying job possible to a disillusioned lawyer risking his life and the lives of those he loves to follow his moral code and reveal the law-breaking practices of the mob-controlled law firm for which he works. This also changes his lifestyle from high-achieving American Dream to Caribbean island hopper.
January 28 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️(2)14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
Twisted Twenty-Six
There are so many times that Stephanie might be dead if not for good luck!
January 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cheerful Weather for the Wedding; and An Integrated Man
An Integrated Man
I would say Marina's husband experiences very good luck in the fact that Ned decides at the last minute NOT to begin an affair with her! I just hope this decision holds for the long-term!
February 27 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ship of Fools
✔️15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
The Scent Keeper
Much of this is set on an island, but the story of "Mermaids partying" and leaving items that Emmeline's father tells her is integral to the plot.
February 15 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
Strange the Dreamer
✔️17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
A Darker Shade of Magic
Lila is reborn from a petty thief to a 'one-eyed hero' fighting for the balance of magic.
January 26 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Library Book
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
Pax
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
The Witches: Salem, 1692
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
Currently: 20/20, Challenge completed!MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2020
✓1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning. She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders (Jim starts out on a fresh beginning by transitioning to Jenny, completed January 15, 2020)
✓2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue. Saint Mazie, completed January 28, 2020 (main character is described as the Queen of the Bowery, known for helping the destitute in the area during the Depression)
✓3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen. Notes from a Young Black Chef (chefs do unseen work back in the kitchen, completed January 11, 2020)
✓4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character. What I’m Talking About When I Talk About Running, completed January 3, 2020
✓5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character. The Yellow House, completed January 31, 2020 (author/main character is extremely nearsighted, no one realizes for years)
✓6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart. On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous (partially set in Vietnam, by author born in Vietnam, about his mother and grandmother from Vietnam, completed January 19, 2020)
✓7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child. The Sun Down Motel (features a captured child, Tracy Waters, completed January 20, 2020)
✓8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies. The Splendid Outcast (multiple characters fly planes), completed January 25, 2020
✓9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event. The Children's Blizzard, completed January 14, 2020
✓10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character. The Trauma Cleaner, completed January 2, 2020 (Sandra's father is definitely malevolent)
✓11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting. Trail of Lightning (Dine or Navajo protagonist), completed February 14, 2020
✓12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role. On the Banks of Plum Creek (plague of grasshoppers ruins their crops, completed January 13, 2020)
✓13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis. Turn Right at Machu Picchu (set in Peru, completed January 24, 2020)
✓14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck. An Irish Country Doctor (cover is green and it's set in Ireland), completed January 27, 2020
✓15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea. The Starless Sea (partially set in a ship, boat, or sinking in the honey-like Starless Sea), completed January 12, 2020)
✓16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses. Frankenstein (dreams are central to the book because the author was inspired by a dream to write it), completed January 27, 2020
✓17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames). Nothing to See Here (featuring children who burst into flames when upset), completed February 2, 2020
✓18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox). Mischief in Fez (a fennec fox-or at least a djinn who takes the form of a fennec-is a main character), completed February 3, 2020
✓19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch. Circe, completed January 22, 2020 (Circe is a witch, from a family of witches)
✓20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region. The Stationery Shop (largely set in Iran), completed January 4, 2020)
Welcome to the challenge everyone! I've included links on all your names giving you quick access to your post to update.
UPDATED 2/2/20 - Completed 2/20I'm going to try for 20, one from each category :)
1. Janus -
2. Fenghuang -
- Completed 1/26/203. Brownie -
4. Enera -
5. Cyclops -
6. Lang suir -
7. Finnish water spirit -
8. Hippogriff -
9. Wandjina -
10. Jumbee -
11. Deer Woman -
12. Anansi -
13. Encantado -
14. Leprechaun -
15. Merfolk -
16. Nightmare -
17. Phoenix -
COMPLETED 1/5/2018. Nine-tailed fox -
19. baba Yaga -
20. Shahbaz -
Yes please! I've got no clue how many, or which tasks at the moment though :D I'll be back with a more specific goal in January, when I have a better idea of what I'll be reading :)
Thanks Wolf!
MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLDDuration: January 1 - March 31, 2020
Books Completed: 0/20
1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
Ok, this will definitely be a challenging challenge for me, but I want to push myself so I will go for 5! Not sure which 5 I will choose yet.
Hi Wolf!Please sign me in for 5 books :)
Progress
1 out of 5
1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
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6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
Thanks!
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MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2020
1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
To the Land of Long Lost Friends
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
A Prayer for the Damned 1/8/20
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region
11/32. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
I am in for three !MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2020
1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
Trying for 20 --- 20/20 Yay complete!MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2020
✔1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning. The Hermitage
✔2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue. Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China
✔3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen. Valley of Death
✔4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character. Jane Eyre
✔5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character. Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup
✔6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart. A Study in Scarlet
✔7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.Vikings
✔8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies. Zodiac Academy: Shadow Princess
✔9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event. The Fourth Estate
✔10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character The Infirmary
✔11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting. Sarum: The Novel of England
✔12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role. Wilding
✔13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis. Going Postal
✔14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck. Imposter
✔15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea. Longstone
✔16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
✔17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames). Borderlands
✔18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox). The Hidden World of the Fox
✔19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch. Supernatural Academy: Year Two
✔20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region. Master of the Game
I would like to join for 6 books.Progress: 6/6 📚=completed CHALLENGE COMPLETE!
📚1. Hippogriff-- Read a book featuring a character who flies-- The Wendy
📚2. Janus-- Read a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning-- American Gods
📚3. Jumbee-- Read a book featuring a malevolent character-- The Beautiful
📚4. Merfolk-- Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea-- Sea Witch
📚5. Phoenix-- Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire-- A Court of Wings and Ruin
📚6. Baba Yaga-- Read a book featuring a witch-- The Witch's Daughter
Hola!Sign me in for 20, please.
PROGRESS: 20/20
❎1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
Los asesinos del emperador: El ascenso de Trajano, el primer emperador hispano de la historia✔
❎2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
The Good Earth✔ (Set in China)
❎3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
The Brownies: Their Book✔
❎4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
The Devotion of Suspect X✔ (Set kn Japan)
❎5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
La Odisea✔
❎6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
El amante✔ (Set in Indochina)
❎7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
Expediente 64✔ (Set in Denmark)
❎8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
Nuestra Señora de París✔(About medieval Europe)
❎9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
The Piano✔ (Set in Oceania)
❎10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
Escalera para Electra✔ (Set in the Caribbean)
❎11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
El coro de los maestros carniceros✔(Native Americans)
❎12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
Things Fall Apart✔ (Set in Africa)
❎13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
Raza de bronce✔ (Set in South America)
❎14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
The Kiltartan Poetry Book✔ (Set in Ireland)
❎15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
Kidnapped✔(takes place at sea)
❎16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
The Rainbow Trail✔ (features horses)
❎17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
Little Fires Everywhere✔ (features fire)
❎18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
Night of the Fox✔ (Another kind of "fox")
❎19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
Crimen y castigo✔ (Set in Russia)
❎20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
The Mummy Case✔ (takes place in a desert region)
my books
Welcome everyone! I've included a link attached to your name above so you have easy access.
Currently sign me up for 1 :) I may add some more later!7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child. The Diary of a Young Girl
Sign me up for 22/2-COMPLETED
✅3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.-The Elves and the Shoemaker(23/3/20)
✅19. Baba Yaga- a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.-Archie 75 Series #2: Sabrina the Teenage Witch(2/1/20)
I'm in for 10!1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.= If I Was Your Girl
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.= Number the Stars
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.= My Hero Academia, Vol. 17
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.= Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Vol. 4: The Value of a Hidden Ace!! (Tento is Kidnapped,)
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.= JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 2—Battle Tendency, Vol. 4
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character= JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 1—Phantom Blood, Vol. 3
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.= Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo"
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.= Fruits Basket Collector's Edition, Vol. 1
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.=Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, Tome 1
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.= JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 3—Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 2
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).= The Cain Saga, Volume 03
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).= Blue Exorcist, Vol. 10
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.= JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 3—Stardust Crusaders, Vol. 4
Goal Met So Far: 13/10
Please sign me up for 4Progress: 4/4
MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2020
1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character: The Cruel Prince Holly Black
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting: The Secret of Camp Whispering Pines Tara Ellis
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis: A Throne of Swans Katharine Corr
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea: The Woman in Cabin 10 Ruth Ware
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
Please sign me up for 10. 0/10
MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2020
1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
Hello! I would like to join.Please sign me up for 5.
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MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2020
1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
Purple Hibiscus
2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
The Time of Our Singing Richard Powers
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
The Water Cure Sophie Mackintosh
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
Set in South Africa
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
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13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
Circe Madeline Miller
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
This sounds fun! Sign me up for 6, please.Progress 6/6
MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2020
1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning. Vi
2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character. Kissavieras
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child. Matkaystävä
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event. The Dry
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis. Torakka
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch. Before I Croak
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
I'd like to join for all 20.MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLD - Q1 Quarterly Challenge
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2020
Progress: 20/20 - COMPLETE
🐉 1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
Beneath a Scarlet Sky (set in Italy)
🐉 2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
Shanghai Girls (set in China)
🐉 3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
The Hunting Party (set in Scotland)
🐉 4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
Audition (set in Japan)
🐉 5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
House of Names (retelling of the House of Atreus story of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra)
🐉 6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
The Night Tiger (set in Malaya/Malaysia)
🐉 7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
Us Against You (set in Sweden)
🐉 8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
The Griffin's Feather (several flying characters -- dragons, griffins, pegasi, etc.)
🐉 9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
The Woman on the Stairs (set in Australia)
🐉 10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
A Caribbean Mystery (set in Caribbean)
🐉 11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
The Forgotten (Native American protagonist. Her name is Loki, so this book counts toward the A-Z challenge as well.)
🐉 12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
Homegoing (set in Africa; includes Anansi tales)
🐉 13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
Bel Canto (set in South America)
🐉 14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (green cover)
🐉 15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock (features a mermaid)
🐉 16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
Rebecca (Opens with the narrator's dream and the line: Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.)
🐉 17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
Miracle Creek (features a fire)
🐉 18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
Mr. Fox (characters are Fox/Foxe)
🐉 19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
The Golden Yarn (features a Baba Yaga and a Russian setting)
🐉 20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
Traitor to the Throne (set in desert)
I'm going to try for 201. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character. - My Lady Jane
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
I would like to try 10.Update 01/01/20: 0/10
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**1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
☑**3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
☑**4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
☑**7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
☑**17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
I'm in for 10!Progress: 0/10
1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
Updated to here. Welcome everyone!!
I will be in for three since this is my first time participating.1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
Welcome to the challenge Craig, hope you have a great time!
Sign me up for 10, please!Progress: 1/10
1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch. (Serpent & Dove)
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
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Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
Green cover and at the end some good luck/ answers to prayers!
2020 Reading ChallengeQ1 - Myths from Around the World
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2020
Progress: 13 out of 20
1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions:
Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning:
Whiskey Secrets by Carrie Ann Ryan - **** - 2/3/2020 - 238 Pages
2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace.
Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
Hollywood Wives by Jackie Collins - **** - 3/25/2020 - 490 Pages
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks:
Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen:
Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole - ***** - 1/15/2019 - 481 Pages
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart.
Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character:
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr - **** - 2/24/2020 - 531 Pages
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants:
Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character:
Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James - ***** - 1/9/2020 - 291 Pages
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth:
Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
Stealing Buddha's Dinner by Bich Minh Nguyen - **** - 3/15/2020 - 284 Pages
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children.
Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances:
Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies:
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley - ***** - 1/24/2019 - 884 Pages
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits.
Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities.
Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character:
A Longer Fall by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 2/13/2020 - 304 Pages
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore.
Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
12. Anansi - trickster spider:
Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role:
The Worm Whisperer by Betty Hicks - ***** - 1/5/2020 - 192 Pages - Insects play a role
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth:
Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis:
MacRieve by Kresley Cole - ***** - 1/30/2020 - 358 Pages
14. Leprechaun
Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
15. Merfolk
Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
16. Nightmare
Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
Lady Be Good by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 3/28/2020 - 384 Pages
17. Phoenix
Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend.
Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman.
Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch:
The Professional by Kresley Cole - **** - 1/6/2020 - 400 Pages - takes place in Russia
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology.
Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
I'm in for 6 :)MYTHS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2020
1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
Alice by Christina Henry - Alice pure hearted character
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
2025 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Den förlorade symbolen (other topics)Lady Be Good (other topics)
Glitter Baby (other topics)
Stealing Buddha's Dinner (other topics)
Hollywood Wives (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Bich Minh Nguyen (other topics)Susan Elizabeth Phillips (other topics)
Jackie Collins (other topics)
Holly Black (other topics)
Lisa See (other topics)
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Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2020
1. Janus - Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Read a book set in Italy, or a book with a character that starts out on a fresh beginning.
2. Fenghuang - Chinese bird, also known as the Chinese Phoenix, is a mythical bird that signifies high virtue and grace. Read a book set in China, or a book featuring a character full of grace and virtue.
3. Brownie- Scottish mythical creature that inhabits houses and aids in tasks. Read a book set in Scotland, or a book featuring a character that does work that is unseen.
4. Enenra - Japanese smoke creature. It inhabits bonfires and legend says can only be seen by the pure of heart. Read a book set in Japan, or a book with a pure-hearted character.
5. Cyclops - Greek mythical one-eyed giants. Read a book based on a Greek tragedy or a book featuring a short-sighted character.
6. Lang suir - Malaysian ghost of a woman who died in childbirth. Read a book from Southeast Asia, or a book featuring a character who dies from a broken heart.
7. Finnish water spirit who will capture unmindful children. Read a book set in the Nordic countries, or a book about a captured child.
8. Hippogriff - European medieval beast that is half eagle and half horse, known for being extremely fast and able to fly long distances. Read a book about medieval Europe, or a book featuring a character who flies.
9. Wandjina - Australian aboriginal wind and cloud spirits. Read a book set in Oceania, or a book featuring an important weather event.
10. Jumbee - Caribbean malevolent entities. Read a book set in the Caribbean, or a book featuring a malevolent character
11. Deer Woman - a half-deer half-woman creature in Native American lore. Read a book that features a Native American protagonist or a forest setting.
12. Anansi - trickster spider. Read a book set in Africa or one in which one or more insects play a conspicuous (but not necessarily major) role.
13. Encantado - shapeshifting dolphin in Brazilian myth. Read a book set in South America or about any type of metamorphosis.
14. Leprechaun Read a book with a green cover, a book set in Ireland, or about a character who experiences very good luck.
15. Merfolk Read a book that features a mermaid or takes place at sea.
16. Nightmare Read a book in which dreaming or dreams play a central role, or a book which features horses.
17. Phoenix Read a book about rebirth, or a book that features fire (because a phoenix rises from the flames).
18. Nine-tailed fox - a magical fox with nine tails that appears in East Asian legend. Read a book about foxes or read a manga (because the epononymous Naruto manga stars a ninja who transforms into a nine-tailed fox).
19. Baba Yaga - a supernatural being in Russian fairy tales who appears as a fearsome old woman. Read a book set in Russia or a book featuring a witch.
20. Shahbaz - a fabled bird in ancient Persian mythology. Read a book set in Western Asia or that takes place in a desert region.
Wolf (Alpha) will be leading this challenge!