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Around the World in 80 Days Journey
To Completion

We are going to follow the travels of Phileas Fogg from this classic adventure novel
by Jules Verne.


✱ Published in 1873, this classic has become synonymous with travel over the years. Phileas Fogg, a rich British gentleman, sets off with his French valet, Jean Passepartout, on an epic adventure that takes him all over the world in order to win a bet he made for £20,000. He sets out to prove that with the opening of India's new railway it is possible to travel around the world in 80 days.
✱ Today parts of Fogg's journey would be very difficult to complete due to travel restrictions and lack of available ocean travel. Despite this, there have been many real life imitations. The two most famous were Nellie Bly in 1889, who traveled the world in 72 days for her newspaper, and in 1988, Michael Palin (Monty Python) completed the journey for a BBC travelogue in 79 days and 7 hours.
✱ It's interesting that the Hot Air Balloon has become a popular image connected with the book because Fogg never actually used that method of transportation. It was made popular by the 1956 film where a hot air balloon was used for a portion of the journey.

Below you will find Fogg's itinerary. Choose one of the options and complete a task for each location for a total of 27 tasks.
Option One: Complete the tasks IN ORDER.
Option Two: Complete the tasks in any order.

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

Bon Voyage!!

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ITINERARY

Days 1 - 3

1. London, England - The Reform Club

Upper class gentlemen of the 19th century frequented “gentlemen clubs” on a regular basis. Fogg’s bet was made in The Reform Club, which does exist. Founded in 1836, it is a private members' club that was comprised of an all-male membership for decades. It wasn’t until 1982 that it changed its rules to include the admission of women. It was the first gentlemen’s club in London to make the change.

✱ Read a book that has a male MC (tell us who) or read a book that takes place in the 1800’s.

2. Dover, England

Fogg and his valet, Passepartout ,begin their journey on the night of October 2, 1872. Their first challenge is to cross The English Channel. There isn’t a lot of detail regarding this in the book but they would have had to take a train to Dover, the closest ferry port on the Strait of Dover which is the narrowest part of the English Channel. Though now the area may be better known for the spectacular White Cliffs of Dover which bring travelers from all over the world to see.

✱ Read a book that was published in the month of October (any year) or read a book that is narrow (100 - 150 pages long).

3. Calais, France

The ferry’s destination was the French port of Calais. Since the Middle Ages it has been an important center for trading with England. Under English rule from 1347 to 1558, it was called the "brightest jewel in the English crown". Calais is still a key transport hub, but also draws visitors as a popular beach destination and is home to the Lace Museum for which the town is famed.

✱ Read a book with something “bright” on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LACE (you can use or ignore A, An or The).

4. Paris, France

The next step of Fogg’s journey would be getting to Paris - a 3 hour train ride from Calais. At the time, Paris was in the middle of a major restoration period following a recent revolution. Even though the iconic Eiffel Tower was not yet built, the city was gaining beautiful squares and parks and wide new avenues all converging at the famous Arc de Triomphe. Fogg would not have had the time to enjoy the charms of the city but would be switching trains and heading through the French alps to Italy on the Orient Express.

✱ Read a book with a three word title or read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in ORIENT EXPRESS.

5. Turin, Italy

Our adventurers’ train stops in Turin, a major political center in northern Italy that served as the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 to 1865. Today it is an important business and cultural center known for its rich architecture, numerous art galleries, churches, palaces, opera houses, piazzas, and museums.

✱ Read a book that takes place in a capital city (tell us where) or read a book that mentions one of the following (include text): art gallery, church, palace, opera house, piazza, or museum.

6. Brindisi, Italy

Fogg now heads south by rail to the charming city of Brindisi which lies on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Due to its strategic position on the Italian Peninsula, the city has played an important role in trade. Fogg and his valet board the steamer The Mongolia for a 4 day voyage to cross the Mediterranean Sea.

✱ Read a series book #4 or read a book with the letters SEA intact in the title.


Days 4 - 7

7. Mediterranean Sea

Their steamer heads out to the Mediterranean Sea which is actually made up of many smaller seas and borders 22 different countries. For hundreds of years it has served as the central superhighway of transport, trade and cultural exchange between diverse peoples encompassing three continents. The Mongolia was probably just one of many steamers crossing the sea since it boasts some of the world’s busiest shipping routes.

✱ Read a book that has a ship in the story or on the cover (post cover) or read a book that takes place in a country that borders the Mediterranean Sea.


Days 8 - 20

8. Suez Canal, Egypt

Arriving in Egypt, Fogg’s first sign of trouble begins. Mistaken for a notorious bank robber, a Scotland Yard detective joins them when they reboard The Mongolia and he follows Fogg for the remainder of the journey. They travel down the newly built Suez Canal which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea making it the shortest link between the east and the west. This important thoroughfare opened for navigation in November of 1869.

✱ Read a book with a character that is a detective or read a book that mainly takes place during the month of November.

9. Aden, Yemen

The steamer made a stop in the city of Aden. At the time, Aden was a British Colony and an important port and coaling station for trade between British India, the Far East, and Europe. The commercial and strategic importance increased considerably when the Suez Canal opened. From then and until the 1960s, the Port of Aden was one of the busiest ship-bunkering, duty-free shopping, and trading ports in the world. Unfortunately, today Aden is considered a highly dangerous destination and closed to travelers.

✱ Read a book where the MC travels to a dangerous location (tell us where) or read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in ADEN.


Days 21 - 23

10. Bombay (Mumbai), India

Promising the captain a reward if they arrive ahead of schedule, they cross the Arabian Sea and sail into Bombay two days early. Known as "The Gateway to India", it was a booming trade center in the 19th century and home to the country’s first railway. Fogg soon discovers the Trans-Indian Railway ends 50 miles short of Calcutta, their next destination, so he must make an alternative plan. Believe it or not, he purchases an elephant, hires a guide, and the group rides the elephant through the Indian jungles.

✱ Read a book that takes place in India or has a jungle setting or read a book with a total page count that includes both 5 AND 0.

11. Allahabad, India

The adventure continues when our travelers rescue Aouda, a young woman about to be put to her death at a Sati ceremony, a former practice in India whereby a widow throws herself onto her husband's funeral pyre. They create a plan to have Passepartout take the place of the deceased husband on the pyre - rising from the dead, scaring the priests so they can carry Aouda away. Their plan works and they even manage to make it to Allababad in time to catch the train to Calcutta.

✱ Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage or read a book where a funeral takes place.


Days 24 - 36

12. Calcutta, India

Fashioned by the colonial British in the manner of a grand European city, Calcutta was the capital of India at the time and under British rule. It is now one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports. Then considered British soil, Detective Fix takes the opportunity to arrest Fogg and Passepartout but of course, they escape, jump bail and hurry off to board their awaiting steamer The Rangoon which is heading to Hong Kong. Fix also boards the steamer at the last minute - he will not give up!

✱ Read a book with a double T (tt) or double O (oo) intact in its title or author’s name.

13. Singapore

During their 13 day journey across the South China Sea, the steamer makes a stop in Singapore to take on more coal. During the 19th century, Singapore quickly grew as an important trade hub, attracting immigrants from China, India, the Malay Archipelago and beyond. We discover that something is brewing between Fogg and Aouda - they disembark for a romantic carriage ride through the city. You can actually still take a horse and carriage ride through the Singapore Zoo.

✱ Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage or read a book with a romantic activity in it (tell us what it was).

The Journey Continued


Days 37 - 42

14. Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong was another British Crown Colony in the 19th century. It was the main supplier of tea to the Commonwealth and in return they supplied the country with opium. Seeing this as his last chance to arrest Fogg, Detective Fix uses this drug to his advantage, taking Passepartout to an opium den, keeping him from informing Fogg of a change in the departure time of their next vessel, The Carnatic. The valet manages to catch the steamer but as Fix hoped, Fogg misses the departure. But Fogg still outsmarts the detective and escapes arrest.

✱ Read a book with a teacup or teapot on the cover (post cover) or read a book where drug or alcohol abuse is important to the plot (tell us how).

15. Shanghai, China

Not finding another steamer in Hong Kong, Fogg and Aouda take a pilot boat to Shanghai. One of the first Chinese ports to be opened to Western trade, Shanghai has become one of the world's largest seaports. Its striking skyline today would look like science fiction to Fogg in the 19th century. They do find a steamer that will take them both to Yokohama where they hope to meet up with Passepartout.

✱ Read a book tagged SCIENCE FICTION on its GR Homepage or read a book that takes place in a metropolitan city (tell us where).

16. Yokohama, Japan

Just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is a Japanese port that was opened to foreign trade in 1859 and became home to a large population of Chinese. Today it boasts having the largest Chinatown in all of Asia. Our travelers have all arrived safely and Fogg starts the search for his valet. He finds him working in a circus trying to earn his fare home. After being reunited, the four of them (including Detective Fix, who promises to stop trying to delay Fogg) board a paddle-steamer, the General Grant, to take them across the Pacific.

✱ Read a book with a title or author name (first or last) that starts with Y (ignore A, An or The) or read a book that has the word CIRCUS in the text (share text).


Days 43 - 64

17. Trans Pacific Crossing

This is the longest portion of their journey, taking 22 days to cross the Pacific Ocean. They have spent a great deal of time on steamers which were a major driver of trade globalization. In 1867, the Pacific Mail Steamship Company launched the first regularly scheduled trans-Pacific steamship service with a route between San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Yokohama. This route led to an influx of Japanese and Chinese immigrants, bringing additional cultural diversity to California.

✱ Read a book with the ocean on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a character that is an immigrant (tell us who).


Days 65 - 71

18. San Francisco, California USA

They arrive in the US via San Francisco, which had experienced two recent booms - the 1849 Gold Rush and the discovery of silver in the Comstock Lode in 1859. It had grown from a village of 800 people into a busy city of 35,000. Our travelers board the Pacific Railroad Train bound for Omaha, Nebraska not knowing that there are many obstacles ahead for them.

✱ Read a book with over 35,000 ratings on its GR homepage or read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its total page count: 1, 8, 4, 5, 9 (share page count).

19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA

The train crosses the Sierra Nevada mountain range into the state of Nevada where it must stop and wait for a giant herd of bison to cross the tracks. They enter Utah and marvel at the Great Salt Lake, the largest salt lake in the Western Hemisphere. The train then has a 6 hour layover in Ogden, Utah so our travelers take the opportunity to cure their curiosity about Mormonism and visit Salt Lake City, the Mormon capital founded
in 1847.

✱ Read a book tagged NON-FICTION on its GR homepage or read a book that taught you something new (tell us what).

20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA

Traveling into Wyoming and crossing the Rocky Mountains, the train is forced to stop near Medicine Bow because the suspension bridge that crosses the river has been damaged by bad weather and they are not sure it will support the weight of the train. After much deliberation they decide they can try crossing at full speed! They barely make it across before the bridge completely collapses into the rapids of the river. Close call!!! Maybe this is a good reason why suspension bridges are rarely used for railways anymore.

✱ Read a book that got your heart racing (tell us why) or read a book with a train, bridge or river on the cover (post cover).

21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA

There is more excitement ahead when the train is attacked by Sioux Indians near Fort Kearney, an important stage station built in 1848 as a safe haven for Overland Trail travelers, Pony Express riders, and gold prospectors. The soldiers at the fort scare the attackers away but it was soon discovered that Passepartout had been kidnapped. Fogg departs with a team of soldiers, leaving Aouda in the capable hands of Detective Fix, and goes off to rescue his faithful valet. He is successful but when he returns he finds that the train has left without them.

✱ Read a book that has a kidnapping or rescue in the plot (briefly share details) or read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SIOUX (ignore A, An or The).

22. Omaha, Nebraska USA

Our travelers’ next mode of transportation was quite unusual - a sledge with sails! Fashioned to the “sail” over the frozen plains, it could reach a speed equal if not superior to that of the express trains. The distance between Fort Kearney and Omaha, as the birds fly, is almost 200 hundred miles. If the wind held good, the distance might be traversed in five hours, reaching Omaha in time to catch the train. And that they did with only enough time to board!

✱ Read a book from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range (200 - 299) when sorted by date added or read a book with sails on the cover (post cover).

23. Chicago, Illinois, USA

Chicago is their next destination where they hope to find a train that will take them to New York City. The Windy City was in the throes of the “Great Rebuilding” from the devastating fire that happened the year previously, destroying 4 square miles of the city and leaving more than 100,000 residents homeless. Fogg and his companions find the city has risen from its ruins, proudly seated on the borders of its beautiful Lake Michigan. They board a train that will take them through Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey like a flash, hoping to catch the steamer bound for England.

✱ Read a book that is set in one of these US states: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey or read a book that has fire as a central plot theme.

24. New York, New York USA

New York City in 1872 would look very different from the city we know. Several key landmarks would be missing: the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. “Missing” is the key word here - our globetrotters arrive to discover they have missed their transportation home by just a few hours. The only steamer available is heading to Bordeaux, France. With no other options they board the Henrietta the next morning.

✱ Read a book with the letters (intact) HEN or MISS found in the title, series name or author’s name.


Days 72 - 80

25. Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland

The 80 day mark is fast approaching and Fogg is getting desperate! He cannot convince the captain of the ship to make a detour so he bribes the crew to mutiny and make course for Liverpool. They encounter hurricane force winds and eventually run out of fuel. But Fogg buys the ship from the captain and has the crew burn the wooden parts of the ship for fuel. Unfortunately, they only get as far as Queenstown, Ireland, a seaport town now known as Cobh and famous for being the last port of call of the ill-fated Titanic.

✱ Read a book that has had a title change for republication (share book titles) or read a book set in a coastal town.

26. Liverpool, England

Fogg’s party catches an express mail train to Dublin where they board a ferry to Liverpool, the famous maritime city that brought us The Beatles. Fogg is ahead of schedule but Detective Fix throws him a curveball - he has a warrant for his arrest, unbeknownst to him that the real thief was actually arrested 3 days earlier in Scotland. The misunderstanding is soon ironed out, Fogg is released and charters a train to London with very little time to spare and certain he has lost the wager.

✱ Read a book where someone is arrested (tell us who) or read a book that you checked out at the library and had to renew because you ran out of time.

27. London, England

Fogg, Aouda and Passepartout finally arrive at London but are five minutes past their deadline. Fogg is feeling defeated and has spent every penny he owns. He apologizes to Aouda for bringing her on this journey but she confesses her love for him and asks that he marry her right away. Passepartout goes to find a minister and learns that they have mistaken the date - because they have traveled eastward, they gained a day crossing the International Date Line. Fogg not only has won a bride but is able to get to the Reform Club in time and wins the wager too!

✱ Read a book that includes a marriage proposal or ceremony or read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE (three word minimum).

Hope you enjoyed the trip!!!

Participants

Agnieszka ~ Completed
Bev(baglady)
Bonita ~ Completed
Bryony
Catsalive
Denise ~ Completed
Ed ~ Completed
Emeli
Geri ~ Completed
Jan ~ Completed
Jess
JoAnne ~ Completed
Jonquil ~ Completed
Karen ♐
Laila Jane
Mave
Meg ~ Completed
Olivermagnus ~ Completed
Patrizia ~ Completed
Sallie(Georgia Girl)
Shan ~A~
Simone
Sunshine ~ Completed
Tari ~ Completed

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Around the World in 80 Days Journey
October 1, 2020 to Completion
27/27

Option One: Complete the tasks IN ORDER.

ITINERARY

1. London, England - The Reform Club
✱ Read a book that has a male MC (Guy Poole & Sam Brock): An Occupied Grave | AG Barnett 10/1/20****


2. Dover, England
✱ Read a book that is narrow (104 Pages): Thick as Thieves | Matthew Costello 10/4/20****


3. Calais, France
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LACE: Last Train to London | Matthew Costello 10/4/20****


4. Paris, France
✱ Read a book with a three word title: A Dying Fall | Elly Griffiths 10/4/20*****


5. Turin, Italy
✱ Read a book that takes place in a capital city (London) or read a book that mentions a museum (celebrate her first find for the museum): Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris | R.L. LaFevers 10/9/20***


6. Brindisi, Italy
✱ Read a series book #4: The Carnelian Crow | Colleen Gleason 11/2/20****


7. Mediterranean Sea
✱ Read a book that has a ship in the story or on the cover (post cover): Death on the Danube | Jennifer S. Alderson 11/13/20*


8. Suez Canal, Egypt
✱ Read a book with a character that is a detective: The Ghost and Mrs. McClure | Alice Kimberly 12/26/20***


9. Aden, Yemen
✱ Read a book where the MC travels to a dangerous location (the possible location of her serial killer husband): Killman Creek | Rachel Caine 12/31/20****


10. Bombay (Mumbai), India
✱ Read a book that includes both 5 AND 0 (305): Living the Vida Lola | Melissa Bourbon 1/9/21***


11. Allahabad, India
✱ Read a book where a funeral takes place: The Nature of the Beast | Louise Penny


12. Calcutta, India
✱ Read a book with a double double O (oo) intact in its title or author’s name: Troubled BloodTroubled Blood | Robert Galbraith 1/28/21**


13. Singapore
✱ Read a book with a romantic activity in it (marriage proposal). Them BonesThem Bones | Carolyn Haines 1/31/21****


14. Hong Kong, China
✱ Read a book where drug or alcohol abuse is important to the plot (Ivy's friend Candy is using illegal diet pills to lose weight). The Phantom of Oz | Cindy Brown 2/4/21***


15. Shanghai, China
✱ Read a book tagged SCIENCE FICTION on its GR Homepage. The Spaceship Next Door | Gene Doucette 2/7/21***


16. Yokohama, Japan
✱ Read a book that has the word CIRCUS in the text (Pg 34 "My entire computer becomes a circus of reds and blacks). Girl Before a Mirror | Liza Palmer 2/8/21*****


17. Trans Pacific Crossing✱ Read a book with the ocean on the cover: Death at Whitewater Church | Andrea Carter 2/16/21****


18. San Francisco, California USA
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its total page count: 1, 8, 4, 5, 9 (129). Mai Tais and Murder: A Tiki Mystery | Andrew Culver 2/19/21***


19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA
✱ Read a book that taught you something new (Mythology of Iceland). Ice Land | Betsy Tobin 2/25/21**


20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA
✱ Read a book that got your heart racing (final scene when her killer husband shows up). I Let You Go | Clare Mackintosh 2/25/21**


21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA
✱ Read a with a title that starts with a letter in SIOUX. It Happened on the Way to War | Rye Barcott 3/3/21***


22. Omaha, Nebraska USA
✱ Read a book from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range (#294) when sorted by date added. Ice Blue | Emma Jameson 3/4/21****


23. Chicago, Illinois, USA
✱ Read a book that has fire as a central plot theme. Fahrenheit 451 | Ray Bradbury 3/9/21****


24. New York, New York USA
✱ Read a book with the letters (intact) HEN or MISS found in the title, series name or author’s name. The Turn of the Screw | Henry James 3/10/21**


25. Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland

✱ Read a book that has had a title change for republication (share book titles) or read a book set in a coastal town. Midnight | Dean Koontz 3/11/21****


26. Liverpool, England
✱ Read a book where someone is arrested (Barry - Fred's Step-Dad): Cruel Candy | Mildred Abbott 3/11/21***


27. London, England
✱ Read a book that includes a marriage proposal or ceremony. Wouldn't It Be Deadly | D.E. Ireland 3/29/21***

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Around the World in 80 Days Journey
October 1, 2020 to Completion
27/27

Option One: Completed the tasks IN ORDER.

ITINERARY

1. London, England - The Reform Club
✱ Read a book that has a male MC (tell us who)
Nikolai by Roxie Rivera 10/4/20 (Nikolai)

2. Dover, England
✱ Read a book that was published in the month of October (any year)
Human and Freakn' by Eve Langlais 10/9/20
pub 10/31/12

3. Calais, France
✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LACE (you can use or ignore A, An or The).
Christmas Nights by J.H. Croix 10/12/20

4. Paris, France
✱ Read a book with a three word title
Merry Chris Witch by C.K. Dawn 10/12/20

5. Turin, Italy
✱ Read a book that takes place in a capital city (tell us where)
Rainbows Ever After: A Black Rainbow Happily Ever After Novella by J.J. McAvoy 10/28/20
set in Boston, Massachusetts

6. Brindisi, Italy
✱ Read a series book #4
Holidays with the Walker Brothers by Nicole Edwards 11/29/20
Series: Alluring Indulgence #4

7. Mediterranean Sea
✱ Read a book that has a ship in the story
The Ghost from the Sea by Bobbi Holmes 12/4/20
A ship-wrecked ship ends up on the beach near Danielle's house.

8. Suez Canal, Egypt
✱ Read a book that mainly takes place during the month of November.
Hollow City by Ransom Riggs 12/6/20

9. Aden, Yemen
✱ Read a book where the MC travels to a dangerous location (tell us where)
A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout 12/14/20
Somalia

10. Bombay (Mumbai), India
✱ Read a book that takes place in India or has a jungle setting
Jungle Freakn' Bride by Eve Langlais 12/31/20
set in the jungle in Mexico

11. Allahabad, India
✱ Read a book where a funeral takes place.
The Firm by John Grisham 1/8/21
(2 partners of the firm)

12. Calcutta, India
✱ Read a book with a double O (oo) intact in its title or author’s name.
The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood 1/10/21

13. Singapore
✱ Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage
The Viking by Marti Talbott 1/13/21

14. Hong Kong, China
✱ Read a book where drug or alcohol abuse is important to the plot (tell us how).
Dominance Never Dies by Lexi Blake 1/18/21
Theo is drugged to keep him from remembering his past.

15. Shanghai, China
✱ Read a book that takes place in a metropolitan city (tell us where).
Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh 1/22/21
set in New York City

16. Yokohama, Japan
✱ Read a book with a title or author name (first or last) that starts with Y (ignore A, An or The)

You Belong With Me by Kristen Proby 1/24/21

17. Trans Pacific Crossing
✱ Read a book with the ocean on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a character that is an immigrant (tell us who).

The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding by Agatha Christie 1/25/21
Hercule Poirot immigrated from Belgium to England.

18. San Francisco, California USA
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its total page count: 1, 8, 4, 5, 9 (share page count).

The Romanov Prophecy by Steve Berry 1/28/21
(448 pages)

19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA
✱ Read a book tagged NON-FICTION on its GR homepage

Until I Say Good-Bye: A Book About Living by Susan Spencer-Wendel 2/4/21

20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA
✱ Read a book that got your heart racing (tell us why)

The Time Traders by Andre Norton 2/5/21
Ross went from one scrape right into another.

21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SIOUX (ignore A, An or The).

Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer 2/9/21

22. Omaha, Nebraska USA
✱ Read a book from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range (200 - 299) when sorted by date added

#275 - A Mind to Murder by P.D. James 2/27/21

23. Chicago, Illinois, USA
✱ Read a book that is set in one of these US states: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey

Fortune and Glory by Janet Evanovich 3/16/21
set in New Jersey

24. New York, New York USA
✱ Read a book with the letters (intact) HEN or MISS found in the title, series name or author’s name.

Don't Cry, Tai Lake by Qiu Xiaolong 3/26/21
series: Inspector C(hen) Cao

25. Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland
✱ Read a book set in a coastal town.

In the Hurricane's Eye: The Genius of George Washington and the Victory at Yorktown by Nathaniel Philbrick 4/12/21
set in Yorktown, VA

26. Liverpool, England
✱ Read a book you checked out at the library and had to renew because you ran out of time.

Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness 4/20/21

27. London, England
✱ Read a book that includes a marriage proposal

Murder in an Irish Cottage by Carlene O'Connor 4/28/21

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Thanks Bonita! Have fun :)

I'll try yhe first option...


Around the World in 80 Days Journey
October 1, 2020 to Completion

Option One: Complete the tasks IN ORDER.

ITINERARY

1. London, England - The Reform Club
✱ Read a book that has a male MC (tell us who) or read a book that takes place in the 1800’s.
Michael is a reporter- Sepolto (=Buried) by Kendra Elliot 2 October; 5☆


2. Dover, England
✱ Read a book that was published in the month of October (any year) or read a book that is narrow (100 - 150 pages long).
Wilderness Sabotage by Heather Woodhaven 6 October; 4☆


3. Calais, France
✱ Read a book with something “bright” on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LACE (you can use or ignore A, An or The).
Lighthouse Cottage by Barbara Cool Lee 10 October; 4☆


4. Paris, France
✱ Read a book with a three word title or read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in ORIENT EXPRESS.
Deep Fried Revenge by Lynn Cahoon 12 October; 4 1/2☆


5. Turin, Italy
✱ Read a book that takes place in a capital city (tell us where) or read a book that mentions one of the following (include text): art gallery, church, palace, opera house, piazza, or museum.
Dublin- Death on the Green by Catie Murphy 19 October; 5☆


6. Brindisi, Italy
✱ Read a series book #4 or read a book with the letters SEA intact in the title.
Murder in an Irish Pub by Carlene O'Connor 21 October; 5☆


7. Mediterranean Sea
✱ Read a book that has a ship in the story or on the cover (post cover) or read a book that takes place in a country that borders the Mediterranean Sea.
travel on a drakkar (Viking ship)- La seduzione del ghiaccio (=The seduction of ice) by Mirta Drake 23 October; 4☆


8. Suez Canal, Egypt
✱ Read a book with a character that is a detective or read a book that mainly takes place during the month of November.
Sweet Tea Revenge by Laura Childs 25 October; 4 1/2☆


9. Aden, Yemen
✱ Read a book where the MC travels to a dangerous location (tell us where) or read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in ADEN.
time travel to dangerous times and places (for example: hospital known to be destroyed during World War I; Cretaceous with dinosaurs, etc.)- La confraternita degli storici curiosi (=Just One Damned Thing After Another) by Jodi Taylor 30 October; 4☆


10. Bombay (Mumbai), India
✱ Read a book that takes place in India or has a jungle setting or read a book with a total page count that includes both 5 AND 0.
350 pages- Delta Force Defender by Megan Crane 4 November; 4 1/2☆


11. Allahabad, India
✱ Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage or read a book where a funeral takes place.
Mousse and Murder by Elizabeth Logan 11 November; 4 1/2☆


12. Calcutta, India
✱ Read a book with a double T (tt) or double O (oo) intact in its title or author’s name.
Under the Radar by Annette Dashofy 14 November; 5☆


13. Singapore
✱ Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage or read a book with a romantic activity in it (tell us what it was).
In capo al mondo (=Road to the Sun) by Keira Andrews 16 November; 4 1/2☆


14. Hong Kong, China
✱ Read a book with a teacup or teapot on the cover (post cover) or read a book where drug or alcohol abuse is important to the plot (tell us how).
Murder with Cucumber Sandwiches by Karen Rose Smith2 December; 5☆


15. Shanghai, China
✱ Read a book tagged SCIENCE FICTION on its GR Homepage or read a book that takes place in a metropolitan city (tell us where).
Austin (Texas)- Murder Once Removed by S.C. Perkins 4 December; 4 1/2☆


16. Yokohama, Japan
✱ Read a book with a title or author name (first or last) that starts with Y (ignore A, An or The) or read a book that has the word CIRCUS in the text (share text).
"it was a cross between a three-ring circus and a political convention"(page 216)- Glitter Bomb by Laura Childs 9 December; 4 1/2☆


17. Trans Pacific Crossing
✱ Read a book with the ocean on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a character that is an immigrant (tell us who).
female MC is Irish- Moonshell Beach by JoAnn Ross 20 December; 4☆


18. San Francisco, California USA
✱ Read a book with over 35,000 ratings on its GR homepage or read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its total page count: 1, 8, 4, 5, 9 (share page count).
152 pages- Breath of Fatal Air by Zoey Chase 20 December; 3 1/2☆


19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA
✱ Read a book tagged NON-FICTION on its GR homepage or read a book that taught you something new (tell us what).
(the book is not tagged but it is a travel book, so non-fiction)- In compagnia di Re Artù (=In the company of King Arthur) by Paolo Ciampi 26 December; 4 1/2☆


20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA
✱ Read a book that got your heart racing (tell us why) or read a book with a train, bridge or river on the cover (post cover).
MC or her daughter are in danger- Dead Woman Crossing by J.R. Adler 28 December; 4 1/2☆


21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA
✱ Read a book that has a kidnapping or rescue in the plotrescue of a kidnapped boy- January- Desert Rescue by Lisa Phillips 10 January; 5☆


22. Omaha, Nebraska USA
✱ Read a book from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range (200 - 299) when sorted by date added or read a book with sails on the cover (post cover).
Love Like Water by D.E. Malone 13 January; 3 1/2☆


23. Chicago, Illinois, USA
✱ Read a book that is set in one of these US states: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey or read a book that has fire as a central plot theme.
Indiana- The Body in the Apartment by Judi Lynn 15 January; 5☆


24. New York, New York USA
✱ Read a book with the letters (intact) HEN or MISS found in the title, series name or author’s name.
Mission Impawsible by Krista Davis 24 January; 4 1/2☆


25. Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland
✱ Read a book that has had a title change for republication (share book titles) or read a book set in a coastal town.
Thread on Arrival by Lea Wait 7 February; 5☆


26. Liverpool, England
✱ Read a book where someone is arrested (tell us who) or read a book that you checked out at the library and had to renew because you ran out of time.
a hothead who attacked a policeman - A Wrench in the Works by Kate Carlisle 12 February; 5☆


27. London, England
✱ Read a book that includes a marriage proposal or ceremony or read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE (three word minimum).
Once In A Lifetime by Leeanna Morgan 18 February; 4 1/2☆

Welcome Patrizia!

COMPLETED:
Around the World in 80 Days Journey
October 1, 2020 to December 14, 2020
27/27
Option Two: Complete the tasks IN ANY ORDER.

ITINERARY

√1. London, England - The Reform Club
Upper class gentlemen of the 19th century frequented “gentlemen clubs” on a regular basis. Fogg’s bet was made in The Reform Club, which does exist. Founded in 1836, it is a private members' club that was comprised of an all-male membership for decades. It wasn’t until 1982 that it changed its rules to include the admission of women. It was the first gentlemen’s club in London to make the change.

✱ Read a book that has a male MC (tell us who) Inspector Wexford in The Veiled One by Ruth Rendell 10.23.20

√2. Dover, England
Fogg and his valet, Passepartout ,begin their journey on the night of October 2, 1872. Their first challenge is to cross The English Channel. There isn’t a lot of detail regarding this in the book but they would have had to take a train to Dover, the closest ferry port on the Strait of Dover which is the narrowest part of the English Channel. Though now the area may be better known for the spectacular White Cliffs of Dover which bring travelers from all over the world to see.

✱ Read a book that was published in the month of October Harm Done by Ruth Rendell 10.2.20 was published October 10, 2000

√3. Calais, France
The ferry’s destination was the French port of Calais. Since the Middle Ages it has been an important center for trading with England. Under English rule from 1347 to 1558, it was called the "brightest jewel in the English crown". Calais is still a key transport hub, but also draws visitors as a popular beach destination and is home to the Lace Museum for which the town is famed.

✱ Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LACE (you can use or ignore A, An or The). Clutch of Constables by Ngaio Marsh 10.9.20

√4. Paris, France
The next step of Fogg’s journey would be getting to Paris - a 3 hour train ride from Calais. At the time, Paris was in the middle of a major restoration period following a recent revolution. Even though the iconic Eiffel Tower was not yet built, the city was gaining beautiful squares and parks and wide new avenues all converging at the famous Arc de Triomphe. Fogg would not have had the time to enjoy the charms of the city but would be switching trains and heading through the French alps to Italy on the Orient Express.

✱ Read a book with a three word title Shadows in Death by J.D. Robb 10.14.20

√5. Turin, Italy
Our adventurers’ train stops in Turin, a major political center in
northern Italy that served as the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 to 1865. Today it is an important business and cultural center known for its rich architecture, numerous art galleries, churches, palaces, opera houses, piazzas, and museums.

✱ Read a book that takes place in a capital city (tell us where) :Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon takes place in the US capitol city of Washington, D.C.

√6. Brindisi, Italy
Fogg now heads south by rail to the charming city of Brindisi which lies on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Due to its strategic position on the Italian Peninsula, the city has played an important role in trade. Fogg and his valet board the steamer The Mongolia for a 4 day voyage to cross the Mediterranean Sea.

✱ Read a series book #4 - #4 in the World War II Brave Women Fiction Book series The Jewish Spy: A WW2 Historical Novel, Based on a True Story of a Jewish Holocaust Survivor by Hayuta Katzenelson 10.19.20

√7. Mediterranean Sea
Their steamer heads out to the Mediterranean Sea which is actually made up of many smaller seas and borders 22 different countries. For hundreds of years it has served as the central superhighway of transport, trade and cultural exchange between diverse peoples encompassing three continents. The Mongolia was probably just one of many steamers crossing the sea since it boasts some of the world’s busiest shipping routes.

✱ Read a book that takes place in a country that borders the Mediterranean Sea. My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante 10.16.20

√8. Suez Canal, Egypt
Arriving in Egypt, Fogg’s first sign of trouble begins. Mistaken for a notorious bank robber, a Scotland Yard detective joins them when they reboard The Mongolia and he follows Fogg for the remainder of the journey. They travel down the newly built Suez Canal which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea making it the shortest link between the east and the west. This important thoroughfare opened for navigation in November of 1869.

✱ Read a book with a character that is a detective - Miss Silver, Private Detective She Came Back by Patricia Wentworth 11.6.20

√9. Aden, Yemen
The steamer made a stop in the city of Aden. At the time, Aden was a British Colony and an important port and coaling station for trade between British India, the Far East, and Europe. The commercial and strategic importance increased considerably when the Suez Canal opened. From then and until the 1960s, the Port of Aden was one of the busiest ship-bunkering, duty-free shopping, and trading ports in the world. Unfortunately, today Aden is considered a highly dangerous destination and closed to travelers.

✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in ADEN. Eliot Wray in The Clock Strikes Twelve by Patricia Wentworth 11.2.20

√10. Bombay (Mumbai), India
Promising the captain a reward if they arrive ahead of schedule, they cross the Arabian Sea and sail into Bombay two days early. Known as "The Gateway to India", it was a booming trade center in the 19th century and home to the country’s first railway. Fogg soon discovers the Trans-Indian Railway ends 50 miles short of Calcutta, their next destination, so he must make an alternative plan. Believe it or not, he purchases an elephant, hires a guide, and the group rides the elephant through the Indian jungles.

✱ Read a book with a total page count that includes both 5 AND 0. Judas by Amos Oz 11.24.20 305 pages

√11. Allahabad, India
The adventure continues when our travelers rescue Aouda, a young woman about to be put to her death at a Sati ceremony, a former practice in India whereby a widow throws herself onto her husband's funeral pyre. They create a plan to have Passepartout take the place of the deceased husband on the pyre - rising from the dead, scaring the priests so they can carry Aouda away. Their plan works and they even manage to make it to Allababad in time to catch the train to Calcutta.

✱ Read a book where a funeral takes place. The Peacock's Cry by Paul Doherty - Ranulf's colleague Vicomte is killed and the funeral take place at the nunnery - 10.3.20

√12. Calcutta, India
Fashioned by the colonial British in the manner of a grand European city, Calcutta was the capital of India at the time and under British rule. It is now one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports. Then considered British soil, Detective Fix takes the opportunity to arrest Fogg and Passepartout but of course, they escape, jump bail and hurry off to board their awaiting steamer The Rangoon which is heading to Hong Kong. Fix also boards the steamer at the last minute - he will not give up!

✱ Read a book with a double T (tt) or double O (oo) intact in its title or author’s name. two Ts in title and two 0s in author's name: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot 11.21.20

√13. Singapore
During their 13 day journey across the South China Sea, the steamer makes a stop in Singapore to take on more coal. During the 19th century, Singapore quickly grew as an important trade hub, attracting immigrants from China, India, the Malay Archipelago and beyond. We discover that something is brewing between Fogg and Aouda - they disembark for a romantic carriage ride through the city. You can actually still take a horse and carriage ride through the Singapore Zoo.

✱ Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage The Hideaway by Lauren Denton 10.4.20

√14. Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong was another British Crown Colony in the 19th century. It was the main supplier of tea to the Commonwealth and in return they supplied the country with opium. Seeing this as his last chance to arrest Fogg, Detective Fix uses this drug to his advantage, taking Passepartout to an opium den, keeping him from informing Fogg of a change in the departure time of their next vessel, The Carnatic. The valet manages to catch the steamer but as Fix hoped, Fogg misses the departure. But Fogg still outsmarts the detective and escapes arrest.

✱ Read a book where drug or alcohol abuse is important to the plot (tell us how). John by Cynthia Lennon 10.25.20 = drug abuse by John led to break up of their marriage - and he ignored his son, Julian, because he was always high

√15. Shanghai, China
Not finding another steamer in Hong Kong, Fogg and Aouda take a pilot boat to Shanghai. One of the first Chinese ports to be opened to Western trade, Shanghai has become one of the world's largest seaports. Its striking skyline today would look like science fiction to Fogg in the 19th century. They do find a steamer that will take them both to Yokohama where they hope to meet up with Passepartout.

✱ Read a book that takes place in a metropolitan city (tell us where). Berlin - Field Gray by Philip Kerr 11.10.20

√16. Yokohama, Japan
Just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is a Japanese port that was opened to foreign trade in 1859 and became home to a large population of Chinese. Today it boasts having the largest Chinatown in all of Asia. Our travelers have all arrived safely and Fogg starts the search for his valet. He finds him working in a circus trying to earn his fare home. After being reunited, the four of them (including Detective Fix, who promises to stop trying to delay Fogg) board a paddle-steamer, the General Grant, to take them across the Pacific.

✱ Read a book that has the word CIRCUS in the text (share text). "Hitler's circus master of anti-Semitism" Loc 1552 In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin by Erik Larson 10.31.20

√17. Trans Pacific Crossing
This is the longest portion of their journey, taking 22 days to cross the Pacific Ocean. They have spent a great deal of time on steamers which were a major driver of trade globalization. In 1867, the Pacific Mail Steamship Company launched the first regularly scheduled trans-Pacific steamship service with a route between San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Yokohama. This route led to an influx of Japanese and Chinese immigrants, bringing additional cultural diversity to California.

✱ Read a book a character that is an immigrant (tell us who). Cold Breath by Quentin Bates 11.4.20 Osman is one of the immigrants

Journey Continued


√18. San Francisco, California USA
They arrive in the US via San Francisco, which had experienced two recent booms - the 1849 Gold Rush and the discovery of silver in the Comstock Lode in 1859. It had grown from a village of 800 people into a busy city of 35,000. Our travelers board the Pacific Railroad Train bound for Omaha, Nebraska not knowing that there are many obstacles ahead for them.

✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its total page count: 1, 8, 4, 5, 9 (share page count). 193 pagesA Guilty Thing Surprised by Ruth Rendell 10.28.20

√19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA
The train crosses the Sierra Nevada mountain range into the state of Nevada where it must stop and wait for a giant herd of bison to cross the tracks. They enter Utah and marvel at the Great Salt Lake, the largest salt lake in the Western Hemisphere. The train then has a 6 hour layover in Ogden, Utah so our travelers take the opportunity to cure their curiosity about Mormonism and visit Salt Lake City, the Mormon capital founded
in 1847.

✱ Read a book tagged NON-FICTION on its GR homepage Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More by Courtney Carver 11.29.20

√20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA
Traveling into Wyoming and crossing the Rocky Mountains, the train is forced to stop near Medicine Bow because the suspension bridge that crosses the river has been damaged by bad weather and they are not sure it will support the weight of the train. After much deliberation they decide they can try crossing at full speed! They barely make it across before the bridge completely collapses into the rapids of the river. Close call!!! Maybe this is a good reason why suspension bridges are rarely used for railways anymore.

✱ Read a book with a train, bridge or river on the cover (post cover). The Secret River by Kate Grenville 10.27.20

√21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA
There is more excitement ahead when the train is attacked by Sioux Indians near Fort Kearney, an important stage station built in 1848 as a safe haven for Overland Trail travelers, Pony Express riders, and gold prospectors. The soldiers at the fort scare the attackers away but it was soon discovered that Passepartout had been kidnapped. Fogg departs with a team of soldiers, leaving Aouda in the capable hands of Detective Fix, and goes off to rescue his faithful valet. He is successful but when he returns he finds that the train has left without them.

✱ Read a book that has a kidnapping or rescue in the plot (briefly share details) Jane is held hostage by Max who has become deranged after his wife's death; she is rescued by the police. The Risk of Darkness by Susan Hill 11.15.20

√22. Omaha, Nebraska USA
Our travelers’ next mode of transportation was quite unusual - a sledge with sails! Fashioned to the “sail” over the frozen plains, it could reach a speed equal if not superior to that of the express trains. The distance between Fort Kearney and Omaha, as the birds fly, is almost 200 hundred miles. If the wind held good, the distance might be traversed in five hours, reaching Omaha in time to catch the train. And that they did with only enough time to board!

✱ Read a book from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range (200 - 299) when sorted by date added 0 #218 Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout 11.7.20

√23. Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago is their next destination where they hope to find a train that will take them to New York City. The Windy City was in the throes of the “Great Rebuilding” from the devastating fire that happened the year previously, destroying 4 square miles of the city and leaving more than 100,000 residents homeless. Fogg and his companions find the city has risen from its ruins, proudly seated on the borders of its beautiful Lake Michigan. They board a train that will take them through Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey like a flash, hoping to catch the steamer bound for England.

✱ Read a book that is set in one of these US states: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey Confessions of a Curious Bookseller by Elizabeth Green 12.14.20 is set in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

√24. New York, New York USA
New York City in 1872 would look very different from the city we know. Several key landmarks would be missing: the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. “Missing” is the key word here - our globetrotters arrive to discover they have missed their transportation home by just a few hours. The only steamer available is heading to Bordeaux, France. With no other options they board the Henrietta the next morning.

✱ Read a book with the letters (intact) HEN or MISS found in the title, series name or author’s name. Series Name: Miss Silver mysteries In the Balance by Patricia Wentworth 10.21.20

√25. Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland
The 80 day mark is fast approaching and Fogg is getting desperate! He cannot convince the captain of the ship to make a detour so he bribes the crew to mutiny and make course for Liverpool. They encounter hurricane force winds and eventually run out of fuel. But Fogg buys the ship from the captain and has the crew burn the wooden parts of the ship for fuel. Unfortunately, they only get as far as Queenstown, Ireland, a seaport town now known as Cobh and famous for being the last port of call of the ill-fated Titanic.

✱ Read a book that has had a title change for republication (share book titles) The Gazebo by Patricia Wentworth 11.9.29 was originally published as The Summerhouse

√26. Liverpool, England
Fogg’s party catches an express mail train to Dublin where they board a ferry to Liverpool, the famous maritime city that brought us The Beatles. Fogg is ahead of schedule but Detective Fix throws him a curveball - he has a warrant for his arrest, unbeknownst to him that the real thief was actually arrested 3 days earlier in Scotland. The misunderstanding is soon ironed out, Fogg is released and charters a train to London with very little time to spare and certain he has lost the wager.

✱ Read a book where someone is arrested (tell us who) Miss Jones The Case of William Smith by Patricia Wentworth 11.16.20

√27. London, England
Fogg, Aouda and Passepartout finally arrive at London but are five minutes past their deadline. Fogg is feeling defeated and has spent every penny he owns. He apologizes to Aouda for bringing her on this journey but she confesses her love for him and asks that he marry her right away. Passepartout goes to find a minister and learns that they have mistaken the date - because they have traveled eastward, they gained a day crossing the International Date Line. Fogg not only has won a bride but is able to get to the Reform Club in time and wins the wager too!

✱ Read a book that where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE (three word minimum). If The Dead Rise Not by Philip Kerr 10.17.20

Enjoy the challenge Denise!

Around the World in 80 Days Journey
October 1, 2020 to Completion
10/27

Option One: Complete the tasks IN ORDER.

ITINERARY

1. London, England - The Reform Club
✱ Read a book that has a male MC (tell us who) - Dante - Inferno: Part 2 T.K. Leigh - 10/5

2. Dover, England
✱ Read a book that is narrow (100 - 150 pages long). - 100 pgs - Gavin B.J. Wane - 10/9

3. Calais, France
✱ Read a book with something “bright” on the cover (post cover) - Tara West - 10/14

4. Paris, France
✱ Read a book with a three word title - Devoted in Death J.D. Robb - 10/18

5. Turin, Italy
✱ Read a book that takes place in a capital city (tell us where) - Boston, MA - The Redemption Nikki Sloane - 10/21

6. Brindisi, Italy
✱ Read a series book #4 - Her Dirty Bodyguards Mika Lane - 11/5

7. Mediterranean Sea
✱ Read a book that takes place in a country that borders the Mediterranean Sea. - France - Love & Other Lessons Susan Fanetti - 1/19

8. Suez Canal, Egypt
✱ Read a book with a character that is a detective - Secrets in Death J.D. Robb - 3/20

9. Aden, Yemen
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in ADEN. - Ariana - Mafia Lullaby Alta Hensley - 3/22

10. Bombay (Mumbai), India
✱ Read a book with a total page count that includes both 5 AND 0. - 350 pgs - Wrath's Storm Mari Carr - 4/7

11. Allahabad, India
The adventure continues when our travelers rescue Aouda, a young woman about to be put to her death at a Sati ceremony, a former practice in India whereby a widow throws herself onto her husband's funeral pyre. They create a plan to have Passepartout take the place of the deceased husband on the pyre - rising from the dead, scaring the priests so they can carry Aouda away. Their plan works and they even manage to make it to Allababad in time to catch the train to Calcutta.

✱ Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage or read a book where a funeral takes place.

12. Calcutta, India
Fashioned by the colonial British in the manner of a grand European city, Calcutta was the capital of India at the time and under British rule. It is now one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports. Then considered British soil, Detective Fix takes the opportunity to arrest Fogg and Passepartout but of course, they escape, jump bail and hurry off to board their awaiting steamer The Rangoon which is heading to Hong Kong. Fix also boards the steamer at the last minute - he will not give up!

✱ Read a book with a double T (tt) or double O (oo) intact in its title or author’s name.

13. Singapore
During their 13 day journey across the South China Sea, the steamer makes a stop in Singapore to take on more coal. During the 19th century, Singapore quickly grew as an important trade hub, attracting immigrants from China, India, the Malay Archipelago and beyond. We discover that something is brewing between Fogg and Aouda - they disembark for a romantic carriage ride through the city. You can actually still take a horse and carriage ride through the Singapore Zoo.

✱ Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage or read a book with a romantic activity in it (tell us what it was).

14. Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong was another British Crown Colony in the 19th century. It was the main supplier of tea to the Commonwealth and in return they supplied the country with opium. Seeing this as his last chance to arrest Fogg, Detective Fix uses this drug to his advantage, taking Passepartout to an opium den, keeping him from informing Fogg of a change in the departure time of their next vessel, The Carnatic. The valet manages to catch the steamer but as Fix hoped, Fogg misses the departure. But Fogg still outsmarts the detective and escapes arrest.

✱ Read a book with a teacup or teapot on the cover (post cover) or read a book where drug or alcohol abuse is important to the plot (tell us how).

15. Shanghai, China
Not finding another steamer in Hong Kong, Fogg and Aouda take a pilot boat to Shanghai. One of the first Chinese ports to be opened to Western trade, Shanghai has become one of the world's largest seaports. Its striking skyline today would look like science fiction to Fogg in the 19th century. They do find a steamer that will take them both to Yokohama where they hope to meet up with Passepartout.

✱ Read a book tagged SCIENCE FICTION on its GR Homepage or read a book that takes place in a metropolitan city (tell us where).

16. Yokohama, Japan
Just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is a Japanese port that was opened to foreign trade in 1859 and became home to a large population of Chinese. Today it boasts having the largest Chinatown in all of Asia. Our travelers have all arrived safely and Fogg starts the search for his valet. He finds him working in a circus trying to earn his fare home. After being reunited, the four of them (including Detective Fix, who promises to stop trying to delay Fogg) board a paddle-steamer, the General Grant, to take them across the Pacific.

✱ Read a book with a title or author name (first or last) that starts with Y (ignore A, An or The) or read a book that has the word CIRCUS in the text (share text).

17. Trans Pacific Crossing
This is the longest portion of their journey, taking 22 days to cross the Pacific Ocean. They have spent a great deal of time on steamers which were a major driver of trade globalization. In 1867, the Pacific Mail Steamship Company launched the first regularly scheduled trans-Pacific steamship service with a route between San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Yokohama. This route led to an influx of Japanese and Chinese immigrants, bringing additional cultural diversity to California.

✱ Read a book with the ocean on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a character that is an immigrant (tell us who).

Pt 2 - Around the World in 80 Days Journey

18. San Francisco, California USA
They arrive in the US via San Francisco, which had experienced two recent booms - the 1849 Gold Rush and the discovery of silver in the Comstock Lode in 1859. It had grown from a village of 800 people into a busy city of 35,000. Our travelers board the Pacific Railroad Train bound for Omaha, Nebraska not knowing that there are many obstacles ahead for them.

✱ Read a book with over 35,000 ratings on its GR homepage or read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its total page count: 1, 8, 4, 5, 9 (share page count).

19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA
The train crosses the Sierra Nevada mountain range into the state of Nevada where it must stop and wait for a giant herd of bison to cross the tracks. They enter Utah and marvel at the Great Salt Lake, the largest salt lake in the Western Hemisphere. The train then has a 6 hour layover in Ogden, Utah so our travelers take the opportunity to cure their curiosity about Mormonism and visit Salt Lake City, the Mormon capital founded
in 1847.

✱ Read a book tagged NON-FICTION on its GR homepage or read a book that taught you something new (tell us what).

20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA
Traveling into Wyoming and crossing the Rocky Mountains, the train is forced to stop near Medicine Bow because the suspension bridge that crosses the river has been damaged by bad weather and they are not sure it will support the weight of the train. After much deliberation they decide they can try crossing at full speed! They barely make it across before the bridge completely collapses into the rapids of the river. Close call!!! Maybe this is a good reason why suspension bridges are rarely used for railways anymore.

✱ Read a book that got your heart racing (tell us why) or read a book with a train, bridge or river on the cover (post cover).

21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA
There is more excitement ahead when the train is attacked by Sioux Indians near Fort Kearney, an important stage station built in 1848 as a safe haven for Overland Trail travelers, Pony Express riders, and gold prospectors. The soldiers at the fort scare the attackers away but it was soon discovered that Passepartout had been kidnapped. Fogg departs with a team of soldiers, leaving Aouda in the capable hands of Detective Fix, and goes off to rescue his faithful valet. He is successful but when he returns he finds that the train has left without them.

✱ Read a book that has a kidnapping or rescue in the plot (briefly share details) or read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SIOUX (ignore A, An or The).

22. Omaha, Nebraska USA
Our travelers’ next mode of transportation was quite unusual - a sledge with sails! Fashioned to the “sail” over the frozen plains, it could reach a speed equal if not superior to that of the express trains. The distance between Fort Kearney and Omaha, as the birds fly, is almost 200 hundred miles. If the wind held good, the distance might be traversed in five hours, reaching Omaha in time to catch the train. And that they did with only enough time to board!

✱ Read a book from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range (200 - 299) when sorted by date added or read a book with sails on the cover (post cover).

23. Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago is their next destination where they hope to find a train that will take them to New York City. The Windy City was in the throes of the “Great Rebuilding” from the devastating fire that happened the year previously, destroying 4 square miles of the city and leaving more than 100,000 residents homeless. Fogg and his companions find the city has risen from its ruins, proudly seated on the borders of its beautiful Lake Michigan. They board a train that will take them through Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey like a flash, hoping to catch the steamer bound for England.

✱ Read a book that is set in one of these US states: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey or read a book that has fire as a central plot theme.

24. New York, New York USA
New York City in 1872 would look very different from the city we know. Several key landmarks would be missing: the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. “Missing” is the key word here - our globetrotters arrive to discover they have missed their transportation home by just a few hours. The only steamer available is heading to Bordeaux, France. With no other options they board the Henrietta the next morning.

✱ Read a book with the letters (intact) HEN or MISS found in the title, series name or author’s name.

25. Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland
The 80 day mark is fast approaching and Fogg is getting desperate! He cannot convince the captain of the ship to make a detour so he bribes the crew to mutiny and make course for Liverpool. They encounter hurricane force winds and eventually run out of fuel. But Fogg buys the ship from the captain and has the crew burn the wooden parts of the ship for fuel. Unfortunately, they only get as far as Queenstown, Ireland, a seaport town now known as Cobh and famous for being the last port of call of the ill-fated Titanic.

✱ Read a book that has had a title change for republication (share book titles) or read a book set in a coastal town.

26. Liverpool, England
Fogg’s party catches an express mail train to Dublin where they board a ferry to Liverpool, the famous maritime city that brought us The Beatles. Fogg is ahead of schedule but Detective Fix throws him a curveball - he has a warrant for his arrest, unbeknownst to him that the real thief was actually arrested 3 days earlier in Scotland. The misunderstanding is soon ironed out, Fogg is released and charters a train to London with very little time to spare and certain he has lost the wager.

✱ Read a book where someone is arrested (tell us who) or read a book that you checked out at the library and had to renew because you ran out of time.

27. London, England
Fogg, Aouda and Passepartout finally arrive at London but are five minutes past their deadline. Fogg is feeling defeated and has spent every penny he owns. He apologizes to Aouda for bringing her on this journey but she confesses her love for him and asks that he marry her right away. Passepartout goes to find a minister and learns that they have mistaken the date - because they have traveled eastward, they gained a day crossing the International Date Line. Fogg not only has won a bride but is able to get to the Reform Club in time and wins the wager too!

✱ Read a book that includes a marriage proposal or ceremony or read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE (three word minimum).

Around the World in 80 Days Journey
October 1, 2020 to Completion
27 of 27 Complete

Option One: Complete the tasks IN ORDER.

ITINERARY

🐲 1. London, England - The Reform Club
Read a book that has a male MC (tell us who)
Twisted Loyalties - Cora Reilly - 10/3/20 - MC = Fabiano Scuderi

🐲 2. Dover, England
Read a book that was published in the month of October (any year)
A Distance Too Grand - Regina Scott - 10/7/20 - orig pub Oct 01, 2019

🐲 3. Calais, France
Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LACE (you can use or ignore A, An or The).
Lightning - Dean Koontz - 10/8/20

🐲 4. Paris, France
Read a book with a three word title.
Shadows in Death - J.D. Robb - 10/9/20

🐲 5. Turin, Italy
Read a book that takes place in a capital city (tell us where).
Where Shadows Dance - C.S. Harris - 10/17/20 - set in London, England

🐲 6. Brindisi, Italy
Read a series book #4
How the White Trash Zombie Got Her Groove Back - Diana Rowland - 10/22/20 - #4 White Trash Zombie

🐲 7. Mediterranean Sea
Read a book that has a ship in the story or on the cover.
The Freedom Broker - K.J. Howe - 11/5/21


🐲 8. Suez Canal, Egypt
Read a book with a character that is a detective.
Gone to Darkness - Barbara Nickless - 11/8/21 - Sydney Parnell is the youngest homicide detective in Denver’s Major Crimes Unit.

🐲 9. Aden, Yemen
Read a book where the MC travels to a dangerous location (tell us where).
War and Remembrance - Herman Wouk - 11/15/20 - Two of the main characters (Capt. Victor Henry and Lt. Byron Henry) are sent to Pearl Harbor just before it's attacked by the Japanese and another is sent to Auschwitz (Natalie Henry)

🐲 10. Bombay (Mumbai), India
Read a book with a total page count that includes both 5 AND 0.
Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil - Melina Marchetta - 11/30/20 - 405 pages

🐲 11. Allahabad, India
Read a book where a funeral takes place.
Nine Elms - Robert Bryndza - 12/2/20

🐲 12. Calcutta, India
Read a book with a double T (tt) or double O (oo) intact in its title or author’s name.
The Sea of Lost Girls - Carol Goodman - 12/5/20 -gOOdman

🐲 13. Singapore
Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage.
Unmapped - Anna Hackett - 12/18/20

🐲 14. Hong Kong, China
Read a book where drug or alcohol abuse is important to the plot (tell us how).
Hid from Our Eyes - Julia Spencer-Fleming - 1/16/21 - Former Army helicopter pilot and Episcopal priest, Clare, continues her adjustment to civilian life where she struggles to follow her faith while trying to maintain her sobriety.

🐲 15. Shanghai, China
Read a book tagged SCIENCE FICTION on its GR Homepage.
Devi's Distraction - Ruby Dixon - 1/22/21

🐲 16. Yokohama, Japan
Read a book that has the word CIRCUS in the text (share text).
Tamarack County - William Kent Krueger - 1/28/21 - page 159 - "When Corrine Heine made the whole thing public, a media circus had followed."

🐲 17. Trans Pacific Crossing
Read a book with the ocean on the cover (post cover).
Island of the Blue Dolphins - Scott O'Dell - 2/2/21


🐲 18. San Francisco, California USA
Read a book with over 35,000 ratings on its GR homepage.
Crazy Rich Asians - Kevin Kwan - 2/8/21 - 354,950 ratings

🐲 19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA
Read a book tagged NON-FICTION on its GR homepage.
The Death and Life of the Great Lakes - Dan Egan - 3/3/21

🐲 20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA
Read a book that got your heart racing (tell us why).
Blood Trail - C.J. Box - 3/11/21 - very tension filled as Joe is chasing a killer through the mountains

🐲 21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA
Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SIOUX (ignore A, An or The).
Scandal in Spring - Lisa Kleypas - 3/18/21

🐲 22. Omaha, Nebraska USA
Read a book from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range (200 - 299) when sorted by date added.
The Singing Of The Dead - Dana Stabenow - 5/6/21 - #214

🐲 23. Chicago, Illinois, USA
Read a book that is set in one of these US states: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey.
The House on Mango Street - Sandra Cisneros - 5/10/21 - set in Chicago, Illinois

🐲 24. New York, New York USA
Read a book with the letters (intact) HEN or MISS found in the title, series name or author’s name.
When Christ and His Saints Slept - Sharon Kay Penman - 6/20/21 - wHEN

🐲 25. Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland
Read a book set in a coastal town.
Golden Girl - Elin Hilderbrand - 6/29/21 - set on Nantucket Island

🐲 26. Liverpool, England
Read a book that you checked out at the library and had to renew because you ran out of time.
A Lady's Formula for Love - Elizabeth Everett - 7/19/21

🐲 27. London, England
Read a book that includes a marriage proposal or ceremony
Devil's Bride - Stephanie Laurens - 9/27/21

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Around the World in 80 Days
October 1, 2020 - open ended

OPTION: 1 (in order)

1. London, England
✱ Read a book that takes place in the 1800’s. (1896)
Above the Bay of Angels 10/21
2. Dover, England
✱ Read a book that is narrow (100 - 150 pages long) (131p).
Halloween Moon 10/22
3. Calais, France
✱ Read a book with something “bright” on the cover.
Swamp Spook 10/24
4. Paris, France
✱ Read a book with a three word title.
Mistaken Identity Crisis 10/25
5. Turin, Italy
✱ Read a book that mentions one of the following: art gallery, church, palace, opera house, piazza, or museum. ("The museum was only a few blocks away.")
Doom with a View 10/25
6. Brindisi, Italy
✱ Read a series book #4
4 Bodies and a Funeral 11/30
7. Mediterranean Sea
✱ Read a book that has a ship in the story or on the cover
A Killing by the Sea 12/05
8. Suez Canal, Egypt
✱ Read a book with a character that is a detective
The Ghost of Mistletoe Mary 12/07
9. Aden, Yemen
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in ADEN. (Angie)
Christmas and Criminality 12/13
10. Bombay (Mumbai), India
✱ Read a book with a total page count that includes both 5 AND 0. (250p)
Gingerbread and Deadly Dread 12/15
11. Allahabad, India
✱ Read a book where a funeral takes place.
Murder in Her Stocking 12/24
12. Calcutta, India
✱ Read a book with a double T (tt) or double O (oo) intact in its title or author’s name.
Christmas Moon 12/28
13. Singapore
✱ Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage
Someone to Care 01/15
14. Hong Kong, China
✱ Read a book with a teacup or teapot on the cover
Lowcountry Boodoggle 01/20
15. Shanghai, China
✱ Read a book that takes place in a metropolitan city (New York City).
Apprentice in Death 01/20
16. Yokohama, Japan
✱ Read a book with a title or author name (first or last) that starts with Y
Southern Sass and Killer Craving, Kate Young 01/22
17. Trans Pacific Crossing
✱ Read a book with the ocean on the cover.
O'ahu Lonesome Tonight? 01/22
18. San Francisco, California USA
✱ Read a book with over 35,000 ratings on its GR homepage
A Trick of the LIght 01/27
19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA
✱ Read a book tagged NON-FICTION on its GR homepage
Not Tonight, Josephine 01/31
20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA
✱ Read a book with a train, bridge or river on the cover.
A Clerical Error 02/03
21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SIOUX
One Corpse Too Many 02/11
22. Omaha, Nebraska USA
✱ Read a book from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range (200 - 299) when sorted by date added)
Wife by Wednesday 02/13
23. Chicago, Illinois, USA
✱ Read a book that is set in one of these US states: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey
Lady Be Good 02/13
24. New York, New York USA
✱ Read a book with the letters (intact) HEN or MISS found in the title, series name or author’s name.
Hen Party 03/01
25. Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland
✱ Read a book set in a coastal town.
Dead in Dublin 03/03
26. Liverpool, England
✱ Read a book where someone is arrested (spoiled, murderous member of "upper class")
Splintered Bones 03/10
27. London, England
✱ Read a book that includes a marriage proposal or ceremony
Murder in Waiting 03/11

Around the World in 80 Days Journey
Option Two: Complete the tasks in any order.
10/01/2020 - ??

ITINERARY

Days 1 - 3

✓1. London, England - The Reform Club
✱ Read a book that has a male MC (tell us who).
Amanda Eyre Ward 10/04/2020 MC - Cord

✓2. Dover, England
✱ Read a book that was published in the month of October (any year) or read a book that is narrow (100 - 150 pages long).
10/25/2020

✓3. Calais, France
✱ read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LACE (you can use or ignore A, An or The).
John Grisham 10/02/2020

✓4. Paris, France
✱ read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in ORIENT EXPRESS.
Ellen Sussman 10/03/2020

✓5. Turin, Italy
✱ Read a book that takes place in a capital city (tell us where) or read a book that mentions one of the following (include text): art gallery, church, palace, opera house, piazza, or museum.
Lacy Crawford 03/17/2021 Takes place in Concord New Hampshire

✓6. Brindisi, Italy
✱ Read a series book #4 or read a book with the letters SEA intact in the title.
David Baldacci 11/13/2020 Series book #4

Days 4 - 7

✓7. Mediterranean Sea
✱ Read a book that has a ship in the story or on the cover (post cover) or read a book that takes place in a country that borders the Mediterranean Sea.
C.S. Lewis 01/28/2021

Days 8 - 20

✓8. Suez Canal, Egypt
✱ Read a book with a character that is a detective or read a book that mainly takes place during the month of November.
Jonathan Kellerman 02/16/2021 Character - Detective Milo Sturgis

✓9. Aden, Yemen
✱ read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in ADEN.
Octavia E. Butler 10/05/2020 MC - Dana

Days 21 - 23

✓10. Bombay (Mumbai), India
✱ Read a book that takes place in India or has a jungle setting or read a book with a total page count that includes both 5 AND 0.
Justina Ireland 02/10/2021 Pages - 560

✓11. Allahabad, India
✱ Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage or read a book where a funeral takes place.
Steve Berry 03/16/2021 Tagged ADVENTURE

Days 24 - 36

✓12. Calcutta, India
✱ Read a book with a double T (tt) or double O (oo) intact in its title or author’s name.
Matt de la Pena 10/06/2020

✓13. Singapore
✱ Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage or read a book with a romantic activity in it (tell us what it was).
Leah Johnson 10/12/2020

Days 37 - 42

✓14. Hong Kong, China
✱ Read a book with a teacup or teapot on the cover (post cover) or read a book where drug or alcohol abuse is important to the plot (tell us how).
Terrence Williams 03/18/2021 drugs and alcohol were important to plot

✓15. Shanghai, China
✱ Read a book tagged SCIENCE FICTION on its GR Homepage or read a book that takes place in a metropolitan city (tell us where).
C.S. Lewis
02/04/2021 Tagged Sci-Fy

✓16. Yokohama, Japan
✱ Read a book with a title or author name (first or last) that starts with Y (ignore A, An or The) or read a book that has the word CIRCUS in the text (share text).
Yangsze Choo 10/14/2020

Days 43 - 64

✓17. Trans Pacific Crossing
✱ Read a book with the ocean on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a character that is an immigrant (tell us who).
Nancy Jooyoun Kim 12/11/2020 Character is an immigrant - Mina Lee

Days 65 - 71

✓18. San Francisco, California USA
✱ Read a book with over 35,000 ratings on its GR homepage or read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its total page count: 1, 8, 4, 5, 9 (share page count).
Kiley Reid 10/19/2020 Rating details · 173,343 ratings · 16,892 reviews

✓19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA
✱ Read a book tagged NON-FICTION on its GR homepage or read a book that taught you something new (tell us what).
Eva Napier 10/26/2020

✓20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA
✱ Read a book that got your heart racing (tell us why) or read a book with a train, bridge or river on the cover (post cover).
Wayne M. Miller 04/01/2021

✓21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA
✱ read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SIOUX (ignore A, An or The).
Doug Wright 10/19/2020

✓22. Omaha, Nebraska USA
✱ Read a book from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range (200 - 299) when sorted by date added or read a book with sails on the cover (post cover).
Evan Bollinger 4/16/2021 #238 on TBR

✓23. Chicago, Illinois, USA
✱ Read a book that is set in one of these US states: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey or read a book that has fire as a central plot theme.
Linda Castillo 01/10/2021

✓24. New York, New York USA
✱ Read a book with the letters (intact) HEN or MISS found in the title, series name or author’s name.
Stephen King 03/30/2021

Days 72 - 80

✓25. Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland
✱ Read a book that has had a title change for republication (share book titles) or read a book set in a coastal town.
Maria Hummel 02/02/2021 Location - Los Angeles CA

✓ 26. Liverpool, England
✱ Read a book where someone is arrested (tell us who) or read a book that you checked out at the library and had to renew because you ran out of time.
Mark Adams 03/06/2021 Had to renew it to finish it

✓27. London, England
✱ Read a book that includes a marriage proposal or ceremony
Jasmine Guillory 11/03/2020

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Around the World in 80 Days Journey
October 1, 2020 to Completion
100 page min.
23/27

Option One: Complete the tasks IN ORDER.

ITINERARY

✔1. London, England - The Reform Club
Upper class gentlemen of the 19th century frequented “gentlemen clubs” on a regular basis. Fogg’s bet was made in The Reform Club, which does exist. Founded in 1836, it is a private members' club that was comprised of an all-male membership for decades. It wasn’t until 1982 that it changed its rules to include the admission of women. It was the first gentlemen’s club in London to make the change.

✱ Read a book that has a male MC (tell us who)-Gene Forrester in A Separate Peace by John Knowles-10/7/20
or read a book that takes place in the 1800’s.

✔2. Dover, England
Fogg and his valet, Passepartout ,begin their journey on the night of October 2, 1872. Their first challenge is to cross The English Channel. There isn’t a lot of detail regarding this in the book but they would have had to take a train to Dover, the closest ferry port on the Strait of Dover which is the narrowest part of the English Channel. Though now the area may be better known for the spectacular White Cliffs of Dover which bring travelers from all over the world to see.

✱ Read a book that was published in the month of October (any year) or read a book that is narrow (100 - 150 pages long).-128p.- A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story by Linda Sue Park 10/21/20

✔3. Calais, France
The ferry’s destination was the French port of Calais. Since the Middle Ages it has been an important center for trading with England. Under English rule from 1347 to 1558, it was called the "brightest jewel in the English crown". Calais is still a key transport hub, but also draws visitors as a popular beach destination and is home to the Lace Museum for which the town is famed.

✱ Read a book with something “bright” on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LACE (you can use or ignore A, An or The). - Ask the Cards a Question by Marcia Muller-12/2/20

✔4. Paris, France
The next step of Fogg’s journey would be getting to Paris - a 3 hour train ride from Calais. At the time, Paris was in the middle of a major restoration period following a recent revolution. Even though the iconic Eiffel Tower was not yet built, the city was gaining beautiful squares and parks and wide new avenues all converging at the famous Arc de Triomphe. Fogg would not have had the time to enjoy the charms of the city but would be switching trains and heading through the French alps to Italy on the Orient Express.

✱ Read a book with a three word title - The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead 1/4/21
or read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in ORIENT EXPRESS.

✔5. Turin, Italy
Our adventurers’ train stops in Turin, a major political center in northern Italy that served as the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 to 1865. Today it is an important business and cultural center known for its rich architecture, numerous art galleries, churches, palaces, opera houses, piazzas, and museums.

✱ Read a book that takes place in a capital city (tell us where) -London- The Shoemaker's Holiday by Thomas Dekker 1/10/21
or read a book that mentions one of the following (include text): art gallery, church, palace, opera house, piazza, or museum.

6. Brindisi, Italy
Fogg now heads south by rail to the charming city of Brindisi which lies on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Due to its strategic position on the Italian Peninsula, the city has played an important role in trade. Fogg and his valet board the steamer The Mongolia for a 4 day voyage to cross the Mediterranean Sea.

✱ Read a series book #4 - Games to Keep the Dark Away by Marcia Muller-3/25/21-series#4
or read a book with the letters SEA intact in the title.

7. Mediterranean Sea
Their steamer heads out to the Mediterranean Sea which is actually made up of many smaller seas and borders 22 different countries. For hundreds of years it has served as the central superhighway of transport, trade and cultural exchange between diverse peoples encompassing three continents. The Mongolia was probably just one of many steamers crossing the sea since it boasts some of the world’s busiest shipping routes.

✱ Read a book that has a ship in the story or on the cover (post cover) or read a book that takes place in a country that borders the Mediterranean Sea.-France- The Uttermost Farthing by Marie Belloc Lowndes-5/6/21-

8. Suez Canal, Egypt
Arriving in Egypt, Fogg’s first sign of trouble begins. Mistaken for a notorious bank robber, a Scotland Yard detective joins them when they reboard The Mongolia and he follows Fogg for the remainder of the journey. They travel down the newly built Suez Canal which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea making it the shortest link between the east and the west. This important thoroughfare opened for navigation in November of 1869.

✱ Read a book with a character that is a detective - Inspector Rutledge in Cold Comfort by Charles Todd-5/7/21-
or read a book that mainly takes place during the month of November.

9. Aden, Yemen
The steamer made a stop in the city of Aden. At the time, Aden was a British Colony and an important port and coaling station for trade between British India, the Far East, and Europe. The commercial and strategic importance increased considerably when the Suez Canal opened. From then and until the 1960s, the Port of Aden was one of the busiest ship-bunkering, duty-free shopping, and trading ports in the world. Unfortunately, today Aden is considered a highly dangerous destination and closed to travelers.

✱ Read a book where the MC travels to a dangerous location (tell us where) -the MC gets locked in a dungeon while conducting investigations in Urn Burial by Kerry Greenwood-6/1/21
or read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in ADEN.

10. Bombay (Mumbai), India
Promising the captain a reward if they arrive ahead of schedule, they cross the Arabian Sea and sail into Bombay two days early. Known as "The Gateway to India", it was a booming trade center in the 19th century and home to the country’s first railway. Fogg soon discovers the Trans-Indian Railway ends 50 miles short of Calcutta, their next destination, so he must make an alternative plan. Believe it or not, he purchases an elephant, hires a guide, and the group rides the elephant through the Indian jungles.

✱ Read a book that takes place in India or has a jungle setting - Mrs. Pollifax on Safari by Dorothy Gilman -6/14/21
or read a book with a total page count that includes both 5 AND 0.

11. Allahabad, India
The adventure continues when our travelers rescue Aouda, a young woman about to be put to her death at a Sati ceremony, a former practice in India whereby a widow throws herself onto her husband's funeral pyre. They create a plan to have Passepartout take the place of the deceased husband on the pyre - rising from the dead, scaring the priests so they can carry Aouda away. Their plan works and they even manage to make it to Allababad in time to catch the train to Calcutta.

✱ Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage or read a book where a funeral takes place. - The author discusses the funeral of Divine in Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder by John Waters-6/28/21

12. Calcutta, India
Fashioned by the colonial British in the manner of a grand European city, Calcutta was the capital of India at the time and under British rule. It is now one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports. Then considered British soil, Detective Fix takes the opportunity to arrest Fogg and Passepartout but of course, they escape, jump bail and hurry off to board their awaiting steamer The Rangoon which is heading to Hong Kong. Fix also boards the steamer at the last minute - he will not give up!

✱ Read a book with a double T (tt) or double O (oo) intact in its title or author’s name. - The Judge and His Hangman by Friedrich Dürrenmatt-7/4/21

13. Singapore
During their 13 day journey across the South China Sea, the steamer makes a stop in Singapore to take on more coal. During the 19th century, Singapore quickly grew as an important trade hub, attracting immigrants from China, India, the Malay Archipelago and beyond. We discover that something is brewing between Fogg and Aouda - they disembark for a romantic carriage ride through the city. You can actually still take a horse and carriage ride through the Singapore Zoo.

✱ Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage or read a book with a romantic activity in it (tell us what it was). -It may be mostly in the mind of the narrator...but she imagines a romance in several situations in My Tender Matador by Pedro Lemebel 7/9/21

14. Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong was another British Crown Colony in the 19th century. It was the main supplier of tea to the Commonwealth and in return they supplied the country with opium. Seeing this as his last chance to arrest Fogg, Detective Fix uses this drug to his advantage, taking Passepartout to an opium den, keeping him from informing Fogg of a change in the departure time of their next vessel, The Carnatic. The valet manages to catch the steamer but as Fix hoped, Fogg misses the departure. But Fogg still outsmarts the detective and escapes arrest.

✱ Read a book with a teacup or teapot on the cover (post cover) or read a book where drug or alcohol abuse is important to the plot (tell us how). - Most of the characters are drunk or in the process of becoming drunk in Greenwich Killing Time by Kinky Friedman-4/30/22-

15. Shanghai, China


✱ Read a book tagged SCIENCE FICTION on its GR Homepage - The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.-5/18/22
book:The Sirens of Tor read a book that takes place in a metropolitan city (tell us where). -

16. Yokohama, Japan
Just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is a Japanese port that was opened to foreign trade in 1859 and became home to a large population of Chinese. Today it boasts having the largest Chinatown in all of Asia. Our travelers have all arrived safely and Fogg starts the search for his valet. He finds him working in a circus trying to earn his fare home. After being reunited, the four of them (including Detective Fix, who promises to stop trying to delay Fogg) board a paddle-steamer, the General Grant, to take them across the Pacific.

✱ Read a book with a title or author name (first or last) that starts with Y (ignore A, An or The) - Year of the Monkey by Patti Smith-6/28/22 -
or read a book that has the word CIRCUS in the text (share text).

17. Trans Pacific Crossing
This is the longest portion of their journey, taking 22 days to cross the Pacific Ocean. They have spent a great deal of time on steamers which were a major driver of trade globalization. In 1867, the Pacific Mail Steamship Company launched the first regularly scheduled trans-Pacific steamship service with a route between San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Yokohama. This route led to an influx of Japanese and Chinese immigrants, bringing additional cultural diversity to California.

✱ Read a book with the ocean on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a character that is an immigrant (tell us who).-Liz, a Scottish woman immigrates to Argentina in The Adventures of China Iron by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara-7/19/22-

18. San Francisco, California USA
They arrive in the US via San Francisco, which had experienced two recent booms - the 1849 Gold Rush and the discovery of silver in the Comstock Lode in 1859. It had grown from a village of 800 people into a busy city of 35,000. Our travelers board the Pacific Railroad Train bound for Omaha, Nebraska not knowing that there are many obstacles ahead for them.

✱ Read a book with over 35,000 ratings on its GR homepage or read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its total page count: 1, 8, 4, 5, 9 (share page count). -152p.- -Pouliuli by Albert Wendt-7/21/22-

✔19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA
The train crosses the Sierra Nevada mountain range into the state of Nevada where it must stop and wait for a giant herd of bison to cross the tracks. They enter Utah and marvel at the Great Salt Lake, the largest salt lake in the Western Hemisphere. The train then has a 6 hour layover in Ogden, Utah so our travelers take the opportunity to cure their curiosity about Mormonism and visit Salt Lake City, the Mormon capital founded
in 1847.

✱ Read a book tagged NON-FICTION on its GR homepage - The Summer Friend by Charles McGrath - 8/5/22
or read a book that taught you something new (tell us what).

20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA
Traveling into Wyoming and crossing the Rocky Mountains, the train is forced to stop near Medicine Bow because the suspension bridge that crosses the river has been damaged by bad weather and they are not sure it will support the weight of the train. After much deliberation they decide they can try crossing at full speed! They barely make it across before the bridge completely collapses into the rapids of the river. Close call!!! Maybe this is a good reason why suspension bridges are rarely used for railways anymore.

✱ Read a book that got your heart racing (tell us why) - a serious love story- Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman-9/2/22-
or read a book with a train, bridge or river on the cover (post cover).

21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA
There is more excitement ahead when the train is attacked by Sioux Indians near Fort Kearney, an important stage station built in 1848 as a safe haven for Overland Trail travelers, Pony Express riders, and gold prospectors. The soldiers at the fort scare the attackers away but it was soon discovered that Passepartout had been kidnapped. Fogg departs with a team of soldiers, leaving Aouda in the capable hands of Detective Fix, and goes off to rescue his faithful valet. He is successful but when he returns he finds that the train has left without them.

✱ Read a book that has a kidnapping or rescue in the plot (briefly share details) or read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SIOUX (ignore A, An or The). - Semiautomatic by Evie Shockley - 9/6/22-

22. Omaha, Nebraska USA
Our travelers’ next mode of transportation was quite unusual - a sledge with sails! Fashioned to the “sail” over the frozen plains, it could reach a speed equal if not superior to that of the express trains. The distance between Fort Kearney and Omaha, as the birds fly, is almost 200 hundred miles. If the wind held good, the distance might be traversed in five hours, reaching Omaha in time to catch the train. And that they did with only enough time to board!

✱ Read a book from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range (200 - 299) when sorted by date added #254- Under Fire by Henri Barbusse- 11/23/22-
or read a book with sails on the cover (post cover).

23. Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago is their next destination where they hope to find a train that will take them to New York City. The Windy City was in the throes of the “Great Rebuilding” from the devastating fire that happened the year previously, destroying 4 square miles of the city and leaving more than 100,000 residents homeless. Fogg and his companions find the city has risen from its ruins, proudly seated on the borders of its beautiful Lake Michigan. They board a train that will take them through Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey like a flash, hoping to catch the steamer bound for England.

✱ Read a book that is set in one of these US states: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey or read a book that has fire as a central plot theme. -Indiana- A Cut Above by Judi Lynn-4/1/23

24. New York, New York USA
New York City in 1872 would look very different from the city we know. Several key landmarks would be missing: the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. “Missing” is the key word here - our globetrotters arrive to discover they have missed their transportation home by just a few hours. The only steamer available is heading to Bordeaux, France. With no other options they board the Henrietta the next morning.

✱ Read a book with the letters (intact) HEN or MISS found in the title, series name or author’s name.- planning (Miss Marple series) The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding by Agatha Christie

25. Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland
The 80 day mark is fast approaching and Fogg is getting desperate! He cannot convince the captain of the ship to make a detour so he bribes the crew to mutiny and make course for Liverpool. They encounter hurricane force winds and eventually run out of fuel. But Fogg buys the ship from the captain and has the crew burn the wooden parts of the ship for fuel. Unfortunately, they only get as far as Queenstown, Ireland, a seaport town now known as Cobh and famous for being the last port of call of the ill-fated Titanic.

✱ Read a book that has had a title change for republication (share book titles) or read a book set in a coastal town. -The MC moves from London to a seaside village in ;The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch-1/4/24

26. Liverpool, England
Fogg’s party catches an express mail train to Dublin where they board a ferry to Liverpool, the famous maritime city that brought us The Beatles. Fogg is ahead of schedule but Detective Fix throws him a curveball - he has a warrant for his arrest, unbeknownst to him that the real thief was actually arrested 3 days earlier in Scotland. The misunderstanding is soon ironed out, Fogg is released and charters a train to London with very little time to spare and certain he has lost the wager.

✱ Read a book where someone is arrested (tell us who) or read a book that you checked out at the library and had to renew because you ran out of time. -the killer is arrested in the end of The Crow Trap by Cleeves, Ann -1/23/24-

27. London, England
Fogg, Aouda and Passepartout finally arrive at London but are five minutes past their deadline. Fogg is feeling defeated and has spent every penny he owns. He apologizes to Aouda for bringing her on this journey but she confesses her love for him and asks that he marry her right away. Passepartout goes to find a minister and learns that they have mistaken the date - because they have traveled eastward, they gained a day crossing the International Date Line. Fogg not only has won a bride but is able to get to the Reform Club in time and wins the wager too!

✱ Read a book that includes a marriage proposal or ceremony -The title character accepts a marriage proposal in Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton-3/7/24
or read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE (three word minimum).

Reserved

I loved this book as child and want re-read it this year if possible - so I hope it will fit at least one task .-)

Around the World in 80 Days Journey
Start Date: 10/1/20
Option: One (Complete the tasks IN ORDER)
Completed: 27/27
100+ pages, re-reads are ok, re-post when finished


1. London, England - The Reform Club
Read a book that has a male MC. The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway 6* 10/1 - the old man Santiago

2. Dover, England
Read a book that is narrow (100 - 150 pages long). Neu entdeckte Freude=Let Me Entertain You by Merlin R. Carothers 5* 10/3 - 120 pages

3. Calais, France
Read a book with something “bright” on the cover Forever Hidden by Kathleen Brooks 5* 10/6 - bright clothing and hat

4. Paris, France
Read a book with a three word title. Home Before Dark by Christy Barritt 3* 10/9

5. Turin, Italy
Read a book that mentions one of the following: art gallery, church, palace, opera house, piazza, or museum. Forever Betrayed by Kathleen Brooks 5* 10/11 - Since he grew up outside of the palace, he had a different take on how to be royal and what his responsibilities were. (loc. 641)

6. Brindisi, Italy
Read a series book #4. Forever Driven by Kathleen Brooks 5* 10/14 - Forever Bluegrass #4

7. Mediterranean Sea
Read a book that has a ship in the story or on the cover. Ein Wirbelwind namens Millie=Whirlwind by Cathy Marie Hake 4* 10/20 - the first 120 pages are set on a ship from England to New York & it's not well visible but she's on a ship (best seen on the left side of the cover) and behind her right shoulder (left side of her head) is another ship in the background

8. Suez Canal, Egypt
Read a book with a character that is a detective. A Silent Terror book 1 in High Stakes A Suspense Collection by Lynette Eason 4.5* 10/30 - male MC is a homicide detective

9. Aden, Yemen
Read a book where the MC travels to a dangerous location. Shattered Lies by Kathleen Brooks 5* 11/19 - female MC goes undercover into the headquarter of the most dangerous drug cartel

10. Bombay (Mumbai), India
Read a book that has a jungle setting. Forever Notorious by Kathleen Brooks 5* 11/22 - set partially in Costa Rica, with one jungle scene

11. Allahabad, India
Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage or read a book where a funeral takes place. Stormbreaker=Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz 3* 12/14 - MPG: Adventure & the book starts with the MC's uncle's death and funeral

12. Calcutta, India
Read a book with a double T (tt) intact in its title. Brot backen: Brot und Brötchen selber backen – 50 gelingsichere Rezepte für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene by Aléna Ènn 5* 12/22 lit. transl: Baking Bread: Bake Bread and Rolls Yourself - 50 Successful Recipes for Beginners and Advanced Bakers - double T in title (Fortgeschrittene)

13. Singapore
Read a book with a romantic activity in it. Der Report der Magd=The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood 4* 12/24 - kissing, sex

14. Hong Kong, China
Read a book with a teacup on the cover. Never Buried by Edie Claire 4* 12/31/20 - teacup on cover

15. Shanghai, China
Read a book tagged SCIENCE FICTION on its GR Homepage or read a book that takes place in a metropolitan city. Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb 4* 1/3/21 - MPG: Science Fiction & set in New York City

16. Yokohama, Japan
Read a book that has the word CIRCUS in the text. Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley 3* 1/6 - Now people were staring at me as if I was a performer in the Jim Rose Circus Sideshow. (p. 170)

17. Trans Pacific Crossing
Read a book with a character that is an immigrant. Mróz by Marcin Ciszewski 4* 1/20 lit. transl: Frost - Ben(jamin) Barlow & Francesca 'Fransi' Schiavone-Barlow both live permanently in Poland (both started even businesses in Warsaw), he's of English she's of Italian origin

18. San Francisco, California USA
Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its total page count: 1, 8, 4, 5, 9 (share page count). Nice to meet you, Jerusalem: Auf Entdeckungstour ins Herz der Stadt by Stefan Gödde 3* 1/21 lit. transl (sub-title) Expedition Into The Heart Of The City - 164 pages

19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA
Read a book tagged NON-FICTION on its GR homepage or read a book that taught you something new. Infinite Powers: The Story of Calculus - The Language of the Universe by Steven H. Strogatz 3* 1/30 - non-fiction & I learned a lot about the history of Calculus and its implications for our life today, especially how many important everyday things wouldn't exist/be possible without it: GPS, microwave oven, WiFi, HIV medication,...

20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA
Read a book that got your heart racing or read a book with a train, bridge or river on the cover. Later Gator by Jana Deleon 3* 1/30 - bayou (a slow flowing river) on cover & got my heart racing because it was fun

21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA
Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SIOUX. Shadows in Death by J.D. Robb 4* 2/6 - S-title

22. Omaha, Nebraska USA
Read a book from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range when sorted by date added Meg's Best Man by Cynthia Bruner 5* 2/20 - #291

23. Chicago, Illinois, USA
Read a book that has fire as a central plot theme. Swamp Team 3 by Jana Deleon 5* 3/4 - somebody set fire on Ally's (MC's best friend) house

24. New York, New York USA
Read a book with the letters (intact) HEN or MISS found in the title, series name or author’s name. Loving Miss Libby by Rosemarie Naramore 4* 4/24 - loving MISS libby

25. Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland
Read a book set in a coastal town. Framed Shadows by Kathleen Brooks 5* 5/8 - Shadows Landing near Charleston, South Carolina

26. Liverpool, England
Read a book where someone is arrested. Divorced, Desperate And Dating by Christie Craig 3* 5/9 - the perp

27. London, England
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE To the Nines by Janet Evanovich 3* 5/11 - iNTernaTional


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Around the World in 80 Days Journey
October 1, 2020 to Completion
Option Two: Complete the tasks in any order.
27/27

ITINERARY
1. London, England - The Reform Club
✱ Read a book that has a male MC.
Amos Decker The Fix David Baldacci 10/8/20

2. Dover, England
✱ Read a book that was published in the month of October.
2017 Winter Wishes At Swallowtail Bay Katie Ginger 10/13/20

3. Calais, France
✱ Read a book with something “bright” on the cover.
Sunrise on Half Moon Bay Robyn Carr 10/7/20

4. Paris, France
✱ Read a book with a three word title or read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in ORIENT EXPRESS.
BOTH Girls of Summer Nancy Thayer 10/8/20

5. Turin, Italy
✱ ✱ Read a book that mentions one of the following (include text): art gallery.
The Cottages on Silver Beach RaeAnne Thayne 10/10/20
p 128 It had been an exhausting day, with the long journey and then their time at the art gallery and dinner, yet she found she didn’t want the evening to end.

6. Brindisi, Italy
✱ Read a series book #4.
Jordan Lori Foster 10/9/20 (Buckhorn Brothers #4)

7. Mediterranean Sea
✱ Read a book that takes place in a country that borders the Mediterranean Sea.
Fictional country of Cornetta, off the coast of France His Christmas Princess Kathleen O'Brien 12/25/20

8. Suez Canal, Egypt
✱ Read a book with a character that is a detective.
The Fallen David Baldacci 10/17/20

9. Aden, Yemen
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in ADEN.
Erica Dangerous in a Kilt Anna Durand 10/5/20

10. Bombay (Mumbai), India
✱ Read a book with a total page count that includes both 5 AND 0.
305 pages Nixon's Promise Riley Edwards 3/21/21

11. Allahabad, India
✱ Read a book where a funeral takes place.
Queen Bee Dorothea Benton Frank 10/3/20

12. Calcutta, India
✱ Read a book with a double O (oo) intact in its title.
Dead of Night: Dancers in the Dark / The Devil's Footprints Charlaine Harris 10/30/20

13. Singapore
✱ Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage.
Home Again Shawna Lynn Brooks 10/1/20

14. Hong Kong, China
✱ Read a book with a teacup on the cover.
A Witch in Time Madelyn Alt 10/21/20

15. Shanghai, China
✱ Read a book that takes place in a metropolitan city.
San Francisco, California The Lost and Found Bookshop Susan Wiggs 10/20/20

16. Yokohama, Japan
✱ Read a book that has the word CIRCUS in the text.
Dirty Secret Emma Hart 11/19/20 p 105 “Nothing concrete, but they know enough to start this media circus out here.”

17. Trans Pacific Crossing
✱ Read a book with the ocean on the cover.
The Blue Bistro Elin Hilderbrand 10/18/20

18. San Francisco, California USA
✱ Read a book with over 35,000 ratings on its GR homepage.
56,030 ratings Things You Save in a Fire Katherine Center 10/6/20

19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA
✱ Read a book tagged NON-FICTION on its GR homepage.
Backyard Chickens: A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Chickens for Beginners, Including Tips on Choosing a Breed and Building the Coop Dion Rosser 5/16/21

20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA
✱ Read a book that got your heart racing.
(view spoiler)[Connor and Sam get kidnapped and the story takes off. Gwen has to rescue them. (hide spoiler)] Bitter Falls Rachel Caine 12/18/20

21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA
✱ Read a book that has a kidnapping or rescue in the plot.
Bad guys want some photos so they take the MC's nephew. Night Moves Heather Graham Pozzessere 10/9/20

22. Omaha, Nebraska USA
✱ Read a book from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range.
Written in My Own Heart's Blood Diana Gabaldon 3/30/21

23. Chicago, Illinois, USA
✱ Read a book that is set in one of these US states: Ohio.
Best Day Ever Kaira Rouda 10/20/20

24. New York, New York USA
✱ Read a book with the letters (intact) HEN found in the title.
Now & Then Robert B. Parker 1/21/21

25. Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland
✱ Read a book set in a coastal town.
Amnesia Cambria Hebert 10/12/20

26. Liverpool, England
✱ Read a book where someone is arrested.
Ethan and Sutton, but not at the same time. Lie to Me J.T. Ellison 10/19/20

27. London, England
✱ Read a book that includes a marriage proposal or ceremony.
Temptation on Ocean Drive Jennifer Probst 10/24/20

Enjoy your journey Ed, Agnieszka & JoAnne!

Around the World in 80 Days Journey
October 1, 2020 to Completion
0/27

Option One: Complete the tasks IN ORDER.

ITINERARY

1. London, England - The Reform Club
Upper class gentlemen of the 19th century frequented “gentlemen clubs” on a regular basis. Fogg’s bet was made in The Reform Club, which does exist. Founded in 1836, it is a private members' club that was comprised of an all-male membership for decades. It wasn’t until 1982 that it changed its rules to include the admission of women. It was the first gentlemen’s club in London to make the change.

✱ Read a book that has a male MC (tell us who) or read a book that takes place in the 1800’s.

2. Dover, England
Fogg and his valet, Passepartout ,begin their journey on the night of October 2, 1872. Their first challenge is to cross The English Channel. There isn’t a lot of detail regarding this in the book but they would have had to take a train to Dover, the closest ferry port on the Strait of Dover which is the narrowest part of the English Channel. Though now the area may be better known for the spectacular White Cliffs of Dover which bring travelers from all over the world to see.

✱ Read a book that was published in the month of October (any year) or read a book that is narrow (100 - 150 pages long).

3. Calais, France
The ferry’s destination was the French port of Calais. Since the Middle Ages it has been an important center for trading with England. Under English rule from 1347 to 1558, it was called the "brightest jewel in the English crown". Calais is still a key transport hub, but also draws visitors as a popular beach destination and is home to the Lace Museum for which the town is famed.

✱ Read a book with something “bright” on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LACE (you can use or ignore A, An or The).

4. Paris, France
The next step of Fogg’s journey would be getting to Paris - a 3 hour train ride from Calais. At the time, Paris was in the middle of a major restoration period following a recent revolution. Even though the iconic Eiffel Tower was not yet built, the city was gaining beautiful squares and parks and wide new avenues all converging at the famous Arc de Triomphe. Fogg would not have had the time to enjoy the charms of the city but would be switching trains and heading through the French alps to Italy on the Orient Express.

✱ Read a book with a three word title or read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in ORIENT EXPRESS.

5. Turin, Italy
Our adventurers’ train stops in Turin, a major political center in northern Italy that served as the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 to 1865. Today it is an important business and cultural center known for its rich architecture, numerous art galleries, churches, palaces, opera houses, piazzas, and museums.

✱ Read a book that takes place in a capital city (tell us where) or read a book that mentions one of the following (include text): art gallery, church, palace, opera house, piazza, or museum.

6. Brindisi, Italy
Fogg now heads south by rail to the charming city of Brindisi which lies on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Due to its strategic position on the Italian Peninsula, the city has played an important role in trade. Fogg and his valet board the steamer The Mongolia for a 4 day voyage to cross the Mediterranean Sea.

✱ Read a series book #4 or read a book with the letters SEA intact in the title.

7. Mediterranean Sea
Their steamer heads out to the Mediterranean Sea which is actually made up of many smaller seas and borders 22 different countries. For hundreds of years it has served as the central superhighway of transport, trade and cultural exchange between diverse peoples encompassing three continents. The Mongolia was probably just one of many steamers crossing the sea since it boasts some of the world’s busiest shipping routes.

✱ Read a book that has a ship in the story or on the cover (post cover) or read a book that takes place in a country that borders the Mediterranean Sea.

8. Suez Canal, Egypt
Arriving in Egypt, Fogg’s first sign of trouble begins. Mistaken for a notorious bank robber, a Scotland Yard detective joins them when they reboard The Mongolia and he follows Fogg for the remainder of the journey. They travel down the newly built Suez Canal which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea making it the shortest link between the east and the west. This important thoroughfare opened for navigation in November of 1869.

✱ Read a book with a character that is a detective or read a book that mainly takes place during the month of November.

9. Aden, Yemen
The steamer made a stop in the city of Aden. At the time, Aden was a British Colony and an important port and coaling station for trade between British India, the Far East, and Europe. The commercial and strategic importance increased considerably when the Suez Canal opened. From then and until the 1960s, the Port of Aden was one of the busiest ship-bunkering, duty-free shopping, and trading ports in the world. Unfortunately, today Aden is considered a highly dangerous destination and closed to travelers.

✱ Read a book where the MC travels to a dangerous location (tell us where) or read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in ADEN.

10. Bombay (Mumbai), India
Promising the captain a reward if they arrive ahead of schedule, they cross the Arabian Sea and sail into Bombay two days early. Known as "The Gateway to India", it was a booming trade center in the 19th century and home to the country’s first railway. Fogg soon discovers the Trans-Indian Railway ends 50 miles short of Calcutta, their next destination, so he must make an alternative plan. Believe it or not, he purchases an elephant, hires a guide, and the group rides the elephant through the Indian jungles.

✱ Read a book that takes place in India or has a jungle setting or read a book with a total page count that includes both 5 AND 0.

11. Allahabad, India
The adventure continues when our travelers rescue Aouda, a young woman about to be put to her death at a Sati ceremony, a former practice in India whereby a widow throws herself onto her husband's funeral pyre. They create a plan to have Passepartout take the place of the deceased husband on the pyre - rising from the dead, scaring the priests so they can carry Aouda away. Their plan works and they even manage to make it to Allababad in time to catch the train to Calcutta.

✱ Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage or read a book where a funeral takes place.

12. Calcutta, India
Fashioned by the colonial British in the manner of a grand European city, Calcutta was the capital of India at the time and under British rule. It is now one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports. Then considered British soil, Detective Fix takes the opportunity to arrest Fogg and Passepartout but of course, they escape, jump bail and hurry off to board their awaiting steamer The Rangoon which is heading to Hong Kong. Fix also boards the steamer at the last minute - he will not give up!

✱ Read a book with a double T (tt) or double O (oo) intact in its title or author’s name.

13. Singapore
During their 13 day journey across the South China Sea, the steamer makes a stop in Singapore to take on more coal. During the 19th century, Singapore quickly grew as an important trade hub, attracting immigrants from China, India, the Malay Archipelago and beyond. We discover that something is brewing between Fogg and Aouda - they disembark for a romantic carriage ride through the city. You can actually still take a horse and carriage ride through the Singapore Zoo.

✱ Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage or read a book with a romantic activity in it (tell us what it was).

14. Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong was another British Crown Colony in the 19th century. It was the main supplier of tea to the Commonwealth and in return they supplied the country with opium. Seeing this as his last chance to arrest Fogg, Detective Fix uses this drug to his advantage, taking Passepartout to an opium den, keeping him from informing Fogg of a change in the departure time of their next vessel, The Carnatic. The valet manages to catch the steamer but as Fix hoped, Fogg misses the departure. But Fogg still outsmarts the detective and escapes arrest.

✱ Read a book with a teacup or teapot on the cover (post cover) or read a book where drug or alcohol abuse is important to the plot (tell us how).

15. Shanghai, China
Not finding another steamer in Hong Kong, Fogg and Aouda take a pilot boat to Shanghai. One of the first Chinese ports to be opened to Western trade, Shanghai has become one of the world's largest seaports. Its striking skyline today would look like science fiction to Fogg in the 19th century. They do find a steamer that will take them both to Yokohama where they hope to meet up with Passepartout.

✱ Read a book tagged SCIENCE FICTION on its GR Homepage or read a book that takes place in a metropolitan city (tell us where).

16. Yokohama, Japan
Just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is a Japanese port that was opened to foreign trade in 1859 and became home to a large population of Chinese. Today it boasts having the largest Chinatown in all of Asia. Our travelers have all arrived safely and Fogg starts the search for his valet. He finds him working in a circus trying to earn his fare home. After being reunited, the four of them (including Detective Fix, who promises to stop trying to delay Fogg) board a paddle-steamer, the General Grant, to take them across the Pacific.

✱ Read a book with a title or author name (first or last) that starts with Y (ignore A, An or The) or read a book that has the word CIRCUS in the text (share text).

17. Trans Pacific Crossing
This is the longest portion of their journey, taking 22 days to cross the Pacific Ocean. They have spent a great deal of time on steamers which were a major driver of trade globalization. In 1867, the Pacific Mail Steamship Company launched the first regularly scheduled trans-Pacific steamship service with a route between San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Yokohama. This route led to an influx of Japanese and Chinese immigrants, bringing additional cultural diversity to California.

✱ Read a book with the ocean on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a character that is an immigrant (tell us who).

18. San Francisco, California USA
They arrive in the US via San Francisco, which had experienced two recent booms - the 1849 Gold Rush and the discovery of silver in the Comstock Lode in 1859. It had grown from a village of 800 people into a busy city of 35,000. Our travelers board the Pacific Railroad Train bound for Omaha, Nebraska not knowing that there are many obstacles ahead for them.

✱ Read a book with over 35,000 ratings on its GR homepage or read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its total page count: 1, 8, 4, 5, 9 (share page count).

19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA
The train crosses the Sierra Nevada mountain range into the state of Nevada where it must stop and wait for a giant herd of bison to cross the tracks. They enter Utah and marvel at the Great Salt Lake, the largest salt lake in the Western Hemisphere. The train then has a 6 hour layover in Ogden, Utah so our travelers take the opportunity to cure their curiosity about Mormonism and visit Salt Lake City, the Mormon capital founded
in 1847.

✱ Read a book tagged NON-FICTION on its GR homepage or read a book that taught you something new (tell us what).

20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA
Traveling into Wyoming and crossing the Rocky Mountains, the train is forced to stop near Medicine Bow because the suspension bridge that crosses the river has been damaged by bad weather and they are not sure it will support the weight of the train. After much deliberation they decide they can try crossing at full speed! They barely make it across before the bridge completely collapses into the rapids of the river. Close call!!! Maybe this is a good reason why suspension bridges are rarely used for railways anymore.

✱ Read a book that got your heart racing (tell us why) or read a book with a train, bridge or river on the cover (post cover).

21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA
There is more excitement ahead when the train is attacked by Sioux Indians near Fort Kearney, an important stage station built in 1848 as a safe haven for Overland Trail travelers, Pony Express riders, and gold prospectors. The soldiers at the fort scare the attackers away but it was soon discovered that Passepartout had been kidnapped. Fogg departs with a team of soldiers, leaving Aouda in the capable hands of Detective Fix, and goes off to rescue his faithful valet. He is successful but when he returns he finds that the train has left without them.

✱ Read a book that has a kidnapping or rescue in the plot (briefly share details) or read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SIOUX (ignore A, An or The).

22. Omaha, Nebraska USA
Our travelers’ next mode of transportation was quite unusual - a sledge with sails! Fashioned to the “sail” over the frozen plains, it could reach a speed equal if not superior to that of the express trains. The distance between Fort Kearney and Omaha, as the birds fly, is almost 200 hundred miles. If the wind held good, the distance might be traversed in five hours, reaching Omaha in time to catch the train. And that they did with only enough time to board!

✱ Read a book from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range (200 - 299) when sorted by date added or read a book with sails on the cover (post cover).

23. Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago is their next destination where they hope to find a train that will take them to New York City. The Windy City was in the throes of the “Great Rebuilding” from the devastating fire that happened the year previously, destroying 4 square miles of the city and leaving more than 100,000 residents homeless. Fogg and his companions find the city has risen from its ruins, proudly seated on the borders of its beautiful Lake Michigan. They board a train that will take them through Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey like a flash, hoping to catch the steamer bound for England.

✱ Read a book that is set in one of these US states: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey or read a book that has fire as a central plot theme.

24. New York, New York USA
New York City in 1872 would look very different from the city we know. Several key landmarks would be missing: the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. “Missing” is the key word here - our globetrotters arrive to discover they have missed their transportation home by just a few hours. The only steamer available is heading to Bordeaux, France. With no other options they board the Henrietta the next morning.

✱ Read a book with the letters (intact) HEN or MISS found in the title, series name or author’s name.

25. Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland
The 80 day mark is fast approaching and Fogg is getting desperate! He cannot convince the captain of the ship to make a detour so he bribes the crew to mutiny and make course for Liverpool. They encounter hurricane force winds and eventually run out of fuel. But Fogg buys the ship from the captain and has the crew burn the wooden parts of the ship for fuel. Unfortunately, they only get as far as Queenstown, Ireland, a seaport town now known as Cobh and famous for being the last port of call of the ill-fated Titanic.

✱ Read a book that has had a title change for republication (share book titles) or read a book set in a coastal town.

26. Liverpool, England
Fogg’s party catches an express mail train to Dublin where they board a ferry to Liverpool, the famous maritime city that brought us The Beatles. Fogg is ahead of schedule but Detective Fix throws him a curveball - he has a warrant for his arrest, unbeknownst to him that the real thief was actually arrested 3 days earlier in Scotland. The misunderstanding is soon ironed out, Fogg is released and charters a train to London with very little time to spare and certain he has lost the wager.

✱ Read a book where someone is arrested (tell us who) or read a book that you checked out at the library and had to renew because you ran out of time.

27. London, England
Fogg, Aouda and Passepartout finally arrive at London but are five minutes past their deadline. Fogg is feeling defeated and has spent every penny he owns. He apologizes to Aouda for bringing her on this journey but she confesses her love for him and asks that he marry her right away. Passepartout goes to find a minister and learns that they have mistaken the date - because they have traveled eastward, they gained a day crossing the International Date Line. Fogg not only has won a bride but is able to get to the Reform Club in time and wins the wager too!

✱ Read a book that includes a marriage proposal or ceremony or read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE (three word minimum).

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OPTION: 2, in any order


1. London, England
✱ Read a book that has a male MC (tell us who) or read a book that takes place in the 1800’s.
Harry Potter-Harry Potter and the Socerer's Stone J.K. Rowling 4/5/21

2. Dover, England
✱ Read a book that was published in the month of October (any year) or read a book that is narrow (100 - 150 pages long).
149 pages-First Class Killer Tonya Kappes 10/3/20

3. Calais, France
✱ Read a book with something “bright” on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LACE (you can use or ignore A, An or The).
Snow is bright- Kyla Colby 10/14/20

4. Paris, France
✱ Read a book with a three word title or read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in ORIENT EXPRESS.
A Timely Murder Max Parrott 10/13/20

5. Turin, Italy
✱ Read a book that takes place in a capital city (tell us where) or read a book that mentions one of the following (include text): art gallery, church, palace, opera house, piazza, or museum.
Museum-For Letter or Worse Vivian Conroy 10/2/20 loc 291 “Working at the town’s gold-mining museum, she was part of a close-knit group of volunteers…”

6. Brindisi, Italy
✱ Read a series book #4 or read a book with the letters SEA intact in the title.
#4 Black Cat Cafe series-Very Buried Cheesecake Lyndsey Cole 10/18/20

7. Mediterranean Sea
✱ Read a book that has a ship in the story or on the cover (post cover) or read a book that takes place in a country that borders the Mediterranean Sea.
Both- Nola Robertson 10/11/20

8. Suez Canal, Egypt
✱ Read a book with a character that is a detective or read a book that mainly takes place during the month of November.
Hank Sharp-Tents, Trails & Turmoil Tonya Kappes 10/4/20

9. Aden, Yemen
✱ Read a book where the MC travels to a dangerous location (tell us where) or read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in ADEN.
Nancy-The Secret of Shadow Ranch Carolyn Keene 10/5/20

10. Bombay (Mumbai), India
✱ Read a book that takes place in India or has a jungle setting or read a book with a total page count that includes both 5 AND 0.
250 pages, not shown on GR, used Amazon-The Diamond Deception J.A. Whiting and Nell McCarthy 10/12/20

11. Allahabad, India
✱ Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage or read a book where a funeral takes place.
S'more Murder Josephine Beintema 10/9/20

12. Calcutta, India
✱ Read a book with a double T (tt) or double O (oo) intact in its title or author’s name.
TT in author's name-Deadman's Float Christy Barritt 10/8/20

13. Singapore
✱ Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage or read a book with a romantic activity in it (tell us what it was).
Mae kisses or hugs her boyfriend Hank on several occasions.

14. Hong Kong, China
✱ Read a book with a teacup or teapot on the cover (post cover) or read a book where drug or alcohol abuse is important to the plot (tell us how).
(view spoiler)[Some of the kids in Tinker's Cove are addicts, and Lucy wants to start a program with the church bake sale earnings to help pay part of their rehab, just part, to get them straight again (hide spoiler)] Gobble, Gobble Murder Leslie Meier 10/11/20

15. Shanghai, China
✱ Read a book tagged SCIENCE FICTION on its GR Homepage or read a book that takes place in a metropolitan city (tell us where).
Seattle-Assault and Pepper Leslie Budewitz 10/15/20

16. Yokohama, Japan
✱ Read a book with a title or author name (first or last) that starts with Y (ignore A, An or The) or read a book that has the word CIRCUS in the text (share text).
Cookie Dough or Die Virginia Lowell 10/17/20 p 31 “I told her you ran off with a circus lion tamer last night, but she just rolled her eyes.”

17. Trans Pacific Crossing
✱ Read a book with the ocean on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a character that is an immigrant (tell us who).
Eva Gates 10/19/20

18. San Francisco, California USA
✱ Read a book with over 35,000 ratings on its GR homepage or read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its total page count: 1, 8, 4, 5, 9 (share page count).
180 Dramatic Paws Corinne Winters 10/10/20

19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA
✱ Read a book tagged NON-FICTION on its GR homepage or read a book that taught you something new (tell us what). There were some things about tornadoes and storm chasers that I didn't know about The Mystery in Tornado Alley Carolyn Keene 10/6/20

20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA
✱ Read a book that got your heart racing (tell us why) or read a book with a train, bridge or river on the cover (post cover).
On Borrowed Crime Kate Young 10/22/20-When Lyla was in the dead woman's house searching for the evidence she may have hidden, I couldn't wait for her to get out and was afraid she'd get caught.

21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA
✱ Read a book that has a kidnapping or rescue in the plot (briefly share details) or read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SIOUX (ignore A, An or The).
(view spoiler)[Zoe was kidnapped and left in a secret room, probably wouldn't have lived if the guy who was shot hadn't told her boyfriend and the police who came and found her (hide spoiler)] Haunted Hamlet Kathi Daley 10/8/20

22. Omaha, Nebraska USA
✱ Read a book from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range (200 - 299) when sorted by date added or read a book with sails on the cover (post cover).
Out the window are 2 sailboats- Vicki Delany 7/22/21

23. Chicago, Illinois, USA
✱ Read a book that is set in one of these US states: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey or read a book that has fire as a central plot theme.
Ohio-The Halloween Coachman J.A. Whiting and Nell McCarthy 11/19/20

24. New York, New York USA
✱ Read a book with the letters (intact) HEN or MISS found in the title, series name or author’s name.
When the Carny Comes to Town Elaine Orr 12/7/20

25. Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland
✱ Read a book that has had a title change for republication (share book titles) or read a book set in a coastal town.
Salem MA Fangs and Fairy Dust Melissa Monroe and Kyla Colby 10/24/20


26. Liverpool, England
✱ Read a book where someone is arrested (tell us who) or read a book that you checked out at the library and had to renew because you ran out of time.
Arrested: (view spoiler)[Davis Konrath (hide spoiler)] Bought the Farm Jeff Shelby 10/20/20

27. London, England
✱ Read a book that includes a marriage proposal or ceremony or read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE (three word minimum).
Christmas Cupcake Murder Joanne Fluke 10/16/20

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Option One: Complete the tasks IN ORDER.

ITINERARY

1. London, England - The Reform Club
Upper class gentlemen of the 19th century frequented “gentlemen clubs” on a regular basis. Fogg’s bet was made in The Reform Club, which does exist. Founded in 1836, it is a private members' club that was comprised of an all-male membership for decades. It wasn’t until 1982 that it changed its rules to include the admission of women. It was the first gentlemen’s club in London to make the change.

✱ Read a book that has a male MC (tell us who) or read a book that takes place in the 1800’s.

2. Dover, England
Fogg and his valet, Passepartout ,begin their journey on the night of October 2, 1872. Their first challenge is to cross The English Channel. There isn’t a lot of detail regarding this in the book but they would have had to take a train to Dover, the closest ferry port on the Strait of Dover which is the narrowest part of the English Channel. Though now the area may be better known for the spectacular White Cliffs of Dover which bring travelers from all over the world to see.

✱ Read a book that was published in the month of October (any year) or read a book that is narrow (100 - 150 pages long).

3. Calais, France
The ferry’s destination was the French port of Calais. Since the Middle Ages it has been an important center for trading with England. Under English rule from 1347 to 1558, it was called the "brightest jewel in the English crown". Calais is still a key transport hub, but also draws visitors as a popular beach destination and is home to the Lace Museum for which the town is famed.

✱ Read a book with something “bright” on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LACE (you can use or ignore A, An or The).

4. Paris, France
The next step of Fogg’s journey would be getting to Paris - a 3 hour train ride from Calais. At the time, Paris was in the middle of a major restoration period following a recent revolution. Even though the iconic Eiffel Tower was not yet built, the city was gaining beautiful squares and parks and wide new avenues all converging at the famous Arc de Triomphe. Fogg would not have had the time to enjoy the charms of the city but would be switching trains and heading through the French alps to Italy on the Orient Express.

✱ Read a book with a three word title or read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in ORIENT EXPRESS.

5. Turin, Italy
Our adventurers’ train stops in Turin, a major political center in northern Italy that served as the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 to 1865. Today it is an important business and cultural center known for its rich architecture, numerous art galleries, churches, palaces, opera houses, piazzas, and museums.

✱ Read a book that takes place in a capital city (tell us where) or read a book that mentions one of the following (include text): art gallery, church, palace, opera house, piazza, or museum.

6. Brindisi, Italy
Fogg now heads south by rail to the charming city of Brindisi which lies on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Due to its strategic position on the Italian Peninsula, the city has played an important role in trade. Fogg and his valet board the steamer The Mongolia for a 4 day voyage to cross the Mediterranean Sea.

✱ Read a series book #4 or read a book with the letters SEA intact in the title.

7. Mediterranean Sea
Their steamer heads out to the Mediterranean Sea which is actually made up of many smaller seas and borders 22 different countries. For hundreds of years it has served as the central superhighway of transport, trade and cultural exchange between diverse peoples encompassing three continents. The Mongolia was probably just one of many steamers crossing the sea since it boasts some of the world’s busiest shipping routes.

✱ Read a book that has a ship in the story or on the cover (post cover) or read a book that takes place in a country that borders the Mediterranean Sea.

8. Suez Canal, Egypt
Arriving in Egypt, Fogg’s first sign of trouble begins. Mistaken for a notorious bank robber, a Scotland Yard detective joins them when they reboard The Mongolia and he follows Fogg for the remainder of the journey. They travel down the newly built Suez Canal which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea making it the shortest link between the east and the west. This important thoroughfare opened for navigation in November of 1869.

✱ Read a book with a character that is a detective or read a book that mainly takes place during the month of November.

9. Aden, Yemen
The steamer made a stop in the city of Aden. At the time, Aden was a British Colony and an important port and coaling station for trade between British India, the Far East, and Europe. The commercial and strategic importance increased considerably when the Suez Canal opened. From then and until the 1960s, the Port of Aden was one of the busiest ship-bunkering, duty-free shopping, and trading ports in the world. Unfortunately, today Aden is considered a highly dangerous destination and closed to travelers.

✱ Read a book where the MC travels to a dangerous location (tell us where) or read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in ADEN.

10. Bombay (Mumbai), India
Promising the captain a reward if they arrive ahead of schedule, they cross the Arabian Sea and sail into Bombay two days early. Known as "The Gateway to India", it was a booming trade center in the 19th century and home to the country’s first railway. Fogg soon discovers the Trans-Indian Railway ends 50 miles short of Calcutta, their next destination, so he must make an alternative plan. Believe it or not, he purchases an elephant, hires a guide, and the group rides the elephant through the Indian jungles.

✱ Read a book that takes place in India or has a jungle setting or read a book with a total page count that includes both 5 AND 0.

11. Allahabad, India
The adventure continues when our travelers rescue Aouda, a young woman about to be put to her death at a Sati ceremony, a former practice in India whereby a widow throws herself onto her husband's funeral pyre. They create a plan to have Passepartout take the place of the deceased husband on the pyre - rising from the dead, scaring the priests so they can carry Aouda away. Their plan works and they even manage to make it to Allababad in time to catch the train to Calcutta.

✱ Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage or read a book where a funeral takes place.

12. Calcutta, India
Fashioned by the colonial British in the manner of a grand European city, Calcutta was the capital of India at the time and under British rule. It is now one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports. Then considered British soil, Detective Fix takes the opportunity to arrest Fogg and Passepartout but of course, they escape, jump bail and hurry off to board their awaiting steamer The Rangoon which is heading to Hong Kong. Fix also boards the steamer at the last minute - he will not give up!

✱ Read a book with a double T (tt) or double O (oo) intact in its title or author’s name.

13. Singapore
During their 13 day journey across the South China Sea, the steamer makes a stop in Singapore to take on more coal. During the 19th century, Singapore quickly grew as an important trade hub, attracting immigrants from China, India, the Malay Archipelago and beyond. We discover that something is brewing between Fogg and Aouda - they disembark for a romantic carriage ride through the city. You can actually still take a horse and carriage ride through the Singapore Zoo.

✱ Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage or read a book with a romantic activity in it (tell us what it was).

14. Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong was another British Crown Colony in the 19th century. It was the main supplier of tea to the Commonwealth and in return they supplied the country with opium. Seeing this as his last chance to arrest Fogg, Detective Fix uses this drug to his advantage, taking Passepartout to an opium den, keeping him from informing Fogg of a change in the departure time of their next vessel, The Carnatic. The valet manages to catch the steamer but as Fix hoped, Fogg misses the departure. But Fogg still outsmarts the detective and escapes arrest.

✱ Read a book with a teacup or teapot on the cover (post cover) or read a book where drug or alcohol abuse is important to the plot (tell us how).

15. Shanghai, China
Not finding another steamer in Hong Kong, Fogg and Aouda take a pilot boat to Shanghai. One of the first Chinese ports to be opened to Western trade, Shanghai has become one of the world's largest seaports. Its striking skyline today would look like science fiction to Fogg in the 19th century. They do find a steamer that will take them both to Yokohama where they hope to meet up with Passepartout.

✱ Read a book tagged SCIENCE FICTION on its GR Homepage or read a book that takes place in a metropolitan city (tell us where).

16. Yokohama, Japan
Just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is a Japanese port that was opened to foreign trade in 1859 and became home to a large population of Chinese. Today it boasts having the largest Chinatown in all of Asia. Our travelers have all arrived safely and Fogg starts the search for his valet. He finds him working in a circus trying to earn his fare home. After being reunited, the four of them (including Detective Fix, who promises to stop trying to delay Fogg) board a paddle-steamer, the General Grant, to take them across the Pacific.

✱ Read a book with a title or author name (first or last) that starts with Y (ignore A, An or The) or read a book that has the word CIRCUS in the text (share text).

17. Trans Pacific Crossing
This is the longest portion of their journey, taking 22 days to cross the Pacific Ocean. They have spent a great deal of time on steamers which were a major driver of trade globalization. In 1867, the Pacific Mail Steamship Company launched the first regularly scheduled trans-Pacific steamship service with a route between San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Yokohama. This route led to an influx of Japanese and Chinese immigrants, bringing additional cultural diversity to California.

✱ Read a book with the ocean on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a character that is an immigrant (tell us who)

18. San Francisco, California USA
They arrive in the US via San Francisco, which had experienced two recent booms - the 1849 Gold Rush and the discovery of silver in the Comstock Lode in 1859. It had grown from a village of 800 people into a busy city of 35,000. Our travelers board the Pacific Railroad Train bound for Omaha, Nebraska not knowing that there are many obstacles ahead for them.

✱ Read a book with over 35,000 ratings on its GR homepage or read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its total page count: 1, 8, 4, 5, 9 (share page count).

19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA
The train crosses the Sierra Nevada mountain range into the state of Nevada where it must stop and wait for a giant herd of bison to cross the tracks. They enter Utah and marvel at the Great Salt Lake, the largest salt lake in the Western Hemisphere. The train then has a 6 hour layover in Ogden, Utah so our travelers take the opportunity to cure their curiosity about Mormonism and visit Salt Lake City, the Mormon capital founded
in 1847.

✱ Read a book tagged NON-FICTION on its GR homepage or read a book that taught you something new (tell us what).

20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA
Traveling into Wyoming and crossing the Rocky Mountains, the train is forced to stop near Medicine Bow because the suspension bridge that crosses the river has been damaged by bad weather and they are not sure it will support the weight of the train. After much deliberation they decide they can try crossing at full speed! They barely make it across before the bridge completely collapses into the rapids of the river. Close call!!! Maybe this is a good reason why suspension bridges are rarely used for railways anymore.

✱ Read a book that got your heart racing (tell us why) or read a book with a train, bridge or river on the cover (post cover).

21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA
There is more excitement ahead when the train is attacked by Sioux Indians near Fort Kearney, an important stage station built in 1848 as a safe haven for Overland Trail travelers, Pony Express riders, and gold prospectors. The soldiers at the fort scare the attackers away but it was soon discovered that Passepartout had been kidnapped. Fogg departs with a team of soldiers, leaving Aouda in the capable hands of Detective Fix, and goes off to rescue his faithful valet. He is successful but when he returns he finds that the train has left without them.

✱ Read a book that has a kidnapping or rescue in the plot (briefly share details) or read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SIOUX (ignore A, An or The).

22. Omaha, Nebraska USA
Our travelers’ next mode of transportation was quite unusual - a sledge with sails! Fashioned to the “sail” over the frozen plains, it could reach a speed equal if not superior to that of the express trains. The distance between Fort Kearney and Omaha, as the birds fly, is almost 200 hundred miles. If the wind held good, the distance might be traversed in five hours, reaching Omaha in time to catch the train. And that they did with only enough time to board!

✱ Read a book from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range (200 - 299) when sorted by date added or read a book with sails on the cover (post cover).

23. Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago is their next destination where they hope to find a train that will take them to New York City. The Windy City was in the throes of the “Great Rebuilding” from the devastating fire that happened the year previously, destroying 4 square miles of the city and leaving more than 100,000 residents homeless. Fogg and his companions find the city has risen from its ruins, proudly seated on the borders of its beautiful Lake Michigan. They board a train that will take them through Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey like a flash, hoping to catch the steamer bound for England.

✱ Read a book that is set in one of these US states: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey or read a book that has fire as a central plot theme.

24. New York, New York USA
New York City in 1872 would look very different from the city we know. Several key landmarks would be missing: the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. “Missing” is the key word here - our globetrotters arrive to discover they have missed their transportation home by just a few hours. The only steamer available is heading to Bordeaux, France. With no other options they board the Henrietta the next morning.

✱ Read a book with the letters (intact) HEN or MISS found in the title, series name or author’s name.

25. Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland
The 80 day mark is fast approaching and Fogg is getting desperate! He cannot convince the captain of the ship to make a detour so he bribes the crew to mutiny and make course for Liverpool. They encounter hurricane force winds and eventually run out of fuel. But Fogg buys the ship from the captain and has the crew burn the wooden parts of the ship for fuel. Unfortunately, they only get as far as Queenstown, Ireland, a seaport town now known as Cobh and famous for being the last port of call of the ill-fated Titanic.

✱ Read a book that has had a title change for republication (share book titles) or read a book set in a coastal town.

26. Liverpool, England
Fogg’s party catches an express mail train to Dublin where they board a ferry to Liverpool, the famous maritime city that brought us The Beatles. Fogg is ahead of schedule but Detective Fix throws him a curveball - he has a warrant for his arrest, unbeknownst to him that the real thief was actually arrested 3 days earlier in Scotland. The misunderstanding is soon ironed out, Fogg is released and charters a train to London with very little time to spare and certain he has lost the wager.

✱ Read a book where someone is arrested (tell us who) or read a book that you checked out at the library and had to renew because you ran out of time.

27. London, England
Fogg, Aouda and Passepartout finally arrive at London but are five minutes past their deadline. Fogg is feeling defeated and has spent every penny he owns. He apologizes to Aouda for bringing her on this journey but she confesses her love for him and asks that he marry her right away. Passepartout goes to find a minister and learns that they have mistaken the date - because they have traveled eastward, they gained a day crossing the International Date Line. Fogg not only has won a bride but is able to get to the Reform Club in time and wins the wager too!

✱ Read a book that includes a marriage proposal or ceremony or read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE (three word minimum).

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Option Two: Complete the tasks IN ANY ORDER.
1. London, England
✱ Read a book that has a male MC (tell us who) or read a book that takes place in the 1800’s.

2. Dover, England
✱ Read a book that was published in the month of October (any year) or read a book that is narrow (100 - 150 pages long).

3. Calais, France
✱ Read a book with something “bright” on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a title that begins with a letter in LACE (you can use or ignore A, An or The).

4. Paris, France
✱ Read a book with a three word title or read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in ORIENT EXPRESS.

5. Turin, Italy
✱ Read a book that takes place in a capital city (tell us where) or read a book that mentions one of the following (include text): art gallery, church, palace, opera house, piazza, or museum.

6. Brindisi, Italy
✱ Read a series book #4 or read a book with the letters SEA intact in the title.

7. Mediterranean Sea
✱ Read a book that has a ship in the story or on the cover (post cover) or read a book that takes place in a country that borders the Mediterranean Sea.

8. Suez Canal, Egypt
✱ Read a book with a character that is a detective or read a book that mainly takes place during the month of November.

9. Aden, Yemen
✱ Read a book where the MC travels to a dangerous location (tell us where) or read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in ADEN.

10. Bombay (Mumbai), India
✱ Read a book that takes place in India or has a jungle setting or read a book with a total page count that includes both 5 AND 0.

11. Allahabad, India
✱ Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage or read a book where a funeral takes place.

12. Calcutta, India
✱ Read a book with a double T (tt) or double O (oo) intact in its title or author’s name.

13. Singapore
✱ Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage or read a book with a romantic activity in it (tell us what it was).

14. Hong Kong, China
✱ Read a book with a teacup or teapot on the cover (post cover) or read a book where drug or alcohol abuse is important to the plot (tell us how).

15. Shanghai, China
✱ Read a book tagged SCIENCE FICTION on its GR Homepage or read a book that takes place in a metropolitan city (tell us where).

16. Yokohama, Japan
✱ Read a book with a title or author name (first or last) that starts with Y (ignore A, An or The) or read a book that has the word CIRCUS in the text (share text).

17. Trans Pacific Crossing
✱ Read a book with the ocean on the cover (post cover) or read a book with a character that is an immigrant (tell us who).

18. San Francisco, California USA
✱ Read a book with over 35,000 ratings on its GR homepage or read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its total page count: 1, 8, 4, 5, 9 (share page count).

19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA
✱ Read a book tagged NON-FICTION on its GR homepage or read a book that taught you something new (tell us what).

20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA
✱ Read a book that got your heart racing (tell us why) or read a book with a train, bridge or river on the cover (post cover).

21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA
✱ Read a book that has a kidnapping or rescue in the plot (briefly share details) or read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SIOUX (ignore A, An or The).

22. Omaha, Nebraska USA
✱ Read a book from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range (200 - 299) when sorted by date added or read a book with sails on the cover (post cover).

23. Chicago, Illinois, USA
✱ Read a book that is set in one of these US states: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey or read a book that has fire as a central plot theme.

24. New York, New York USA
✱ Read a book with the letters (intact) HEN or MISS found in the title, series name or author’s name.

25. Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland
✱ Read a book that has had a title change for republication (share book titles) or read a book set in a coastal town.

26. Liverpool, England
✱ Read a book where someone is arrested (tell us who) or read a book that you checked out at the library and had to renew because you ran out of time.

27. London, England
✱ Read a book that includes a marriage proposal or ceremony or read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in INTERNATIONAL DATE LINE (three word minimum).

Have fun Jess, Tari, Sallie<& Mave!

Around the World in 80 Days
October 1, 2020 - open ended

OPTION Two: Complete the tasks in any order.

27/27 DONE

1. London, England ✱ male MC Stone Barrington Shakeup Stuart Woods 10/18
2. Dover, England ✱ published in October --Oct 30, 2018 Purls and Poison Anne Canadeo 10/10
3. Calais, France ✱something “bright” on cover full moon and lake Vicki Lewis Thompson 10/20

4. Paris, France ✱ three word title Buttercream Bump Off Jenn McKinlay 10/8
5. Turin, Italy ✱ mentions : art gallery, church, palace, opera house, piazza, or museum "Carlita's family toured the museum" pg 88 Christmas Family Style Hope Callaghan 11/10
6. Brindisi, Italy ✱SEA intact in title Murder on a Silver Sea Loulou Harrington 11/18
7. Mediterranean Sea ship on cover Mary Daheim 10/6

8. Suez Canal, Egypt ✱character is a detective Detective Sergeant Charlie Cooper Dark Heart Catherine Lee 11/7
9. Aden, Yemen ✱ MC travels to a dangerous location a part of Kenya terrorized by a warlord/rebel Fever Burn L.T. Ryan 11/14
10. Bombay (Mumbai), India page count includes both 5 AND 0-- 350 pages Network Effect Martha Wells 10/9
11. Allahabad, India ✱ tagged ADVENTURE Bones of the Sun God Peter Vegas 10/27
12. Calcutta, India ✱ double T or double O in title or author’s name Handbook for Homicide Lorna Barrett 10/9
13. Singapore ✱ tagged ROMANCE 48 Hour Lockdown Carla Cassidy 11/3
14. Hong Kong, China teacup or teapot on cover Karen Rose Smith 10/6

15. Shanghai, China takes place in a metropolitan city Nashville Be Afraid Mary Burton 10/17
16. Yokohama, Japan ✱ author name starts with Y Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse Kate Young 11/20
17. Trans Pacific Crossing ✱ ocean on cover Kathleen Bridge 11/21

18. San Francisco, California USA ✱ with over 35,000 ratings 74,477 Dash & Lily's Book of Dares Rachel Cohn 11/24
19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA ✱ NON-FICTION How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain Lisa Feldman Barrett 10/10
20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA ✱ bridge and river on cover Jason Vail 10/2

21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA ✱ title starts with a letter in SIOUX Once Upon a Lie Jill Paterson 10/27
22. Omaha, Nebraska USA ✱ from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range when sorted by date added Too Clever By Half Will North 11/28
23. Chicago, Illinois, USA ✱ set in Illinois Body Work Sara Paretsky 11/4
24. New York, New York USA ✱ MISS in title Missing by the Sea Kathi Daley 11/4
25. Queenstown, Ireland ✱ set in coastal town Cape Hope Stiff in the Sand Winnie Reed 10/4
26. Liverpool, England ✱someone is arrested- the person whodunit-- that's all I'm saying. Hounds of the Basket Stitch Anne Canadeo 10/4
27. London, England ✱includes a marriage proposal or ceremony--both Undercover Rebel Lena Diaz 10/1

Hope you enjoy the challenge Jonquil :)

Around the World in 80 Days Journey
Duration: Oct 1, 2020 - ???
Option One: Complete tasks IN ORDER.

ITINERARY

1. London, England - The Reform Club
✱ Read a book that has a male MC - Larry Levin
Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love by Larry Levin 10/2/20

2. Dover, England
✱ Read a book that was published in the month of October - Oct 15, 2014
Darkest Before Dawn by Pippa DaCosta 10/2/20

3. Calais, France
✱ Read a book with something “bright” on the cover
10/10/20

4. Paris, France
✱ Read a book whose author's first and last initial can be found in ORIENT EXPRESS.
Tempest Reborn by Nicole Peeler 10/21/20

5. Turin, Italy
✱ Read a book that takes place in a capital city - Toronto Canada
Good Boy by Sarina Bowen 10/25/20

6. Brindisi, Italy
✱ Read a series book #4 - Psy-Changeling #4
Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh 10/31/20

7. Mediterranean Sea
✱ Read a book that has a ship in the story or on the cover
11/25/20

8. Suez Canal, Egypt
✱ Read a book with a character that is a detective
Vampire Sun by J.R. Rain 12/3/20

9. Aden, Yemen
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with a letter in ADEN. - Evan Walker
The Last Star by Rick Yancey 12/7/20

10. Bombay (Mumbai), India
✱ Read a book that has a jungle setting
Fragile Bonds by Adelaide Walsh 1/2/21

11. Allahabad, India
✱ Read a book where a funeral takes place.
Burn for You by J.T. Geissinger 1/17/21

12. Calcutta, India
✱ Read a book with a double T (tt) or double O (oo) intact in its title or author’s name.
Lemon Pie Murder Series by Lorrie Bannett 2/8/21

13. Singapore
✱ Read a book tagged ROMANCE on its GR Homepage
Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward 2/11/21

14. Hong Kong, China
✱ Read a book where drug or alcohol abuse is important to the plot - The four HotHoles always have parties where people drink too much and get high
Vicious by L.J. Shen 3/2/21

15. Shanghai, China
✱ Read a book tagged SCIENCE FICTION on its GR Homepage
Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon 3/5/21

16. Yokohama, Japan
✱ Read a book that has the word CIRCUS in the text - She led me to a large circus tent. Pg 22
Freak Show by Crystal Ash 3/19/21

17. Trans Pacific Crossing
✱ Read a book with the ocean on the cover
3/22/21

18. San Francisco, California USA
✱ Read a book with TWO of the following numbers in its total page count: 1, 8, 4, 5, 9 - 152 Pages
Murder & Marble Cake by Nancy McGovern 3/24/21

19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA
✱ Read a book tagged NON-FICTION on its GR homepage
Wildflower by Drew Barrymore 3/28/21

20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA
✱ Read a book that got your heart racing - Figuring out how the murders are planned and the fate of the 3 MC's
Game by Barry Lyga 4/6/21

21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SIOUX
Sorceress Awakening by Lisa Blackwood 4/19/21

22. Omaha, Nebraska USA
✱ Read a book from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range (200 - 299) when sorted by date added - 254
Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich 4/27/21

23. Chicago, Illinois, USA
✱ Read a book that is set in one of these US states: Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey
Hell & High Water by Charlie Cochet 5/5/21

24. New York, New York USA
✱ Read a book with the letters (intact) HEN or MISS found in the title, series name or author’s name. - Missoula Smokejumpers
Ignite by Piper Stone 8/8/21

25. Queenstown (Cobh), Ireland
✱ Read a book set in a coastal town. - New Orleans
Cat Got Your Secrets by Julie Chase 9/4/21

26. Liverpool, England
✱ Read a book that you checked out at the library and had to renew because you ran out of time.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas 9/10/21

27. London, England
✱ Read a book that includes a marriage proposal or ceremony
Wife by Wednesday by Catherine Bybee 10/9/21

Have fun Sunshine!

For 10. Bombay (Mumbai), India
✱ Read a book that takes place in India or has a jungle setting or read a book with a total page count that includes both 5 AND 0.
Would the following work for you? Forever Notorious by Kathleen Brooks 5* 11/22 - set partially in Costa Rica, with one jungle scene

Sure...I'll take it Agnieszka :)

Jan wrote: "Sure...I'll take it Agnieszka :)"

YAY! Thank you!

I have a question to the type of tasks: Read a book tagged XYZ on its GR homepage - does it have to be a MPG (main page genre) or do the taggs found on the 'See top shelves…' pages count as well?
I'm asking because I love my indie books and some of them have no MPGs (yet).

Agnieszka wrote: "I have a question to the type of tasks: Read a book tagged XYZ on its GR homepage - does it have to be a MPG (main page genre) or do the taggs found on the 'See top shelves…' pages count as well?
I'm asking because I love my indie books and some of them have no MPGs (yet)."

I do prefer that it's on the MPG but if the Indie book is obviously in the requested genre I would take it. Does that make sense?

Jan wrote: "Agnieszka wrote: "I have a question to the type of tasks: Read a book tagged XYZ on its GR homepage - does it have to be a MPG (main page genre) or do the taggs found on the 'See top shelves…' page..."

It does make sense. Thank you.

Around the World in 80 Days
October 1, 2020 - open ended

OPTION Two: Complete the tasks in any order.

27/27 DONE

1. London, England ✱ male MC Stone Barrington Shakeup Stuart Woods 10/18
2. Dover, England ✱ published in October --Oct 30, 2018 Purls and Poison Anne Canadeo 10/10
3. Calais, France ✱something “bright” on cover full moon and lake Vicki Lewis Thompson 10/20

4. Paris, France ✱ three word title Buttercream Bump Off Jenn McKinlay 10/8
5. Turin, Italy ✱ mentions : art gallery, church, palace, opera house, piazza, or museum "Carlita's family toured the museum" pg 88 Christmas Family Style Hope Callaghan 11/10
6. Brindisi, Italy ✱SEA intact in title Murder on a Silver Sea Loulou Harrington 11/18
7. Mediterranean Sea ship on cover Mary Daheim 10/6

8. Suez Canal, Egypt ✱character is a detective Detective Sergeant Charlie Cooper Dark Heart Catherine Lee 11/7
9. Aden, Yemen ✱ MC travels to a dangerous location a part of Kenya terrorized by a warlord/rebel Fever Burn L.T. Ryan 11/14
10. Bombay (Mumbai), India page count includes both 5 AND 0-- 350 pages Network Effect Martha Wells 10/9
11. Allahabad, India ✱ tagged ADVENTURE Bones of the Sun God Peter Vegas 10/27
12. Calcutta, India ✱ double T or double O in title or author’s name (both) Handbook for Homicide Lorna Barrett 10/9
13. Singapore ✱ tagged ROMANCE 48 Hour Lockdown Carla Cassidy 11/3
14. Hong Kong, China teacup or teapot on cover Karen Rose Smith 10/6

15. Shanghai, China takes place in a metropolitan city Nashville Be Afraid Mary Burton 10/17
16. Yokohama, Japan ✱ author name starts with Y Southern Sass and a Crispy Corpse Kate Young 11/20
17. Trans Pacific Crossing ✱ ocean on cover Atlantic Kathleen Bridge 11/21

18. San Francisco, California USA ✱ with over 35,000 ratings 74,477 Dash & Lily's Book of Dares Rachel Cohn 11/24
19. Ogden & Salt Lake City, Utah USA ✱ NON-FICTION How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain Lisa Feldman Barrett 10/10
20. Medicine Bow, Wyoming USA ✱ bridge and river on cover Jason Vail 10/2

21. Fort Kearney, Nebraska USA ✱ title starts with a letter in SIOUX Once Upon a Lie Jill Paterson 10/27
22. Omaha, Nebraska USA ✱ from your TBR that is numbered in the 200 range when sorted by date added Too Clever By Half Will North 11/28
23. Chicago, Illinois, USA ✱ set in Illinois Body Work Sara Paretsky 11/4
24. New York, New York USA ✱ MISS in title Missing by the Sea Kathi Daley 11/4
25. Queenstown, Ireland ✱ set in coastal town Cape Hope Stiff in the Sand Winnie Reed 10/4
26. Liverpool, England ✱someone is arrested- the person whodunit-- that's all I'm saying. Hounds of the Basket Stitch Anne Canadeo 10/4
27. London, England ✱includes a marriage proposal or ceremony--both Undercover Rebel Lena Diaz 10/1

Impressive job Jonquil :)

What a fun challenge! I will start this one in January 2021 and are reserving my spot here!

This will make a great challenge for the new year. I'll get you all linked up Simone!