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2022 Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022


We are going to re-visit our travel resolutions. Choose the ones that resonate with you and complete the corresponding tasks.

** But There is a Twist!! **
You MUST choose and post your chosen resolutions BEFORE you begin the challenge. No changing once you start.

Please choose & level when you sign up.
Level 1: Choose 12 resolutions and complete the tasks
Level 2: Choose 18 resolutions and complete the tasks
Level 3: Choose 24 resolutions and complete the tasks
Level 4: Choose 30 resolutions and complete the tasks

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

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Resolutions

⇨ Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit.
⇨ Add Stamps to Your Passport
Read a book that takes place in more than one country - tell us the countries.
⇨ Take a Road Trip
Read a book with an automobile or RV on the cover (post cover).
⇨ Use More Vacation Days:
Read a book where the MC takes a vacation (tell us where).
⇨ Plan Ahead
Read a book that will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on - tell us the challenges.
⇨ Start Learning a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
⇨ Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased from a deal alert.
⇨ Travel Solo
Read a stand alone book that is written in first person POV.
⇨ Redeem Mileage or Points for Travel
Read a book that was a gift or a book you bought with a gift card.
⇨ Be More Adventurous
Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage.
⇨ Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #2 or #3.
⇨ Get Off the Beaten Path
Read a book that has less than 500 ratings on GR.
⇨ Go Somewhere Out of Your Comfort Zone
Read a book from a genre out of your comfort zone - tell us the genre.
⇨ Leave Your Expectations at Home
Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author.
⇨ Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where.
⇨ Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in.
⇨ Pack Lighter
Read an ebook or audiobook.
⇨ Get Back to Nature
Read a book that is set in a wilderness area.
⇨ Eat Like a Local
Read a book where the characters hang out at a local diner or eatery.
⇨ Splurge Once in a While
Read a book that you purchased for "full price".
⇨ Unplug Completely
Read a physical book (no ebooks or audiobooks allowed)
⇨ Ask for Local Recommendations
Read a book that a GR friend rated 5 stars.
⇨ Walk Down Main Street
Read a book that takes place in a small town.
⇨ Be More Spontaneous
Sort your To Read Shelf to Random/30 Books per page. (view spoiler)[ To do this go to the bottom of the page on your shelf and choose 30 books per page and choose RANDOM for the sort option. (hide spoiler)] Read a book from the first page of books.
⇨ Stay Fit on the Road
Read a book where the MC exercises regularly or is extremely health conscious.
⇨ Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before.
⇨ Learn the Local History
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born.
⇨ Have More Fun
Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage.
⇨ Relive Past Travel Through Photographs
Read a book with a camera or photograph on the cover (post cover)
⇨ Check out Free Events
Read a book you checked out from the library.
⇨ Take Time to Relax
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading.
⇨ Learn About a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on it GR Homepage
⇨ Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with an MC that works in the food industry IN a DIFFERENT country than your own (tell us their role and where).
⇨ Discover a Museum
Read a book that mentions a museum in the text (share text).
⇨ Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked.

Participants

Barb Level 4 ~ Completed
Bev(baglady) Level 2 ~ Completed
Book Concierge Level 3 ~ Completed
Catsalive Level 4+ ~ Completed
ChrisGA Level 2 ~ Completed
Denise Level 3 ~ Completed
Ed Level 2 ~ Completed
Genevieve Level 2 ~ Completed
Geri Level 3 ~ Completed
Jan Level 3 ~ Completed
Jennifer Level 2
Jonquil Level 4 ~ Completed
Judy Level 2 ~ Completed
Kat Level 3
Kim Level 3 ~ Completed
Laila Jane Level 3 ~ Completed
Meg Level 3 ~ Completed
Olivermagnus Level 3 ~ Completed
Patrizia Level 3 ~ Completed
Ruth Level 3 ~ Completed
Teri-k Level 3 - Completed

My Spot - I'm in for Level 3

2022 Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
24/24

Resolutions

⇨ Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit (Alaska). Finding Answers | Kathi Daley 3/22/22**

⇨ Take a Road Trip
Read a book with an automobile or RV on the cover (post cover). Cars and Cold Cases Diana Xarissa 1/31/22***

⇨ Plan Ahead
Read a book that will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on (WC Travel Resolutions, CCC Stagnant Series & WC Mosques of Mali) The Case of the Hidden Flame | Alison Golden 3/13/22***

⇨ Start Learning a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language. Still Waters | Viveca Sten 1/10/22***

⇨ Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased from a deal alert. Absence of Grace | Ann Warner 1/23/22****

⇨ Redeem Mileage or Points for Travel
Read a book that was a gift or a book you bought with a gift card. The Good Turn | Dervla McTiernan 2/1/22***

⇨ Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #2 or #3. The Skeleton Haunts a House Leigh Perry 1/13/22****

⇨ Get Off the Beaten Path
Read a book that has less than 500 ratings on GR (365 ratings at time of reading). Bats and Bones | Karen Musser Nortman 1/24/22****

⇨ Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - New York City. Liberty Falling | Nevada Barr 1/2/21****

⇨ Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in (California). The Year of Fog | Michelle Richmond 1/7/22****

⇨ Pack Lighter
Read an ebook or audiobook. The Postscript Murders | Elly Griffiths 1/17/22****

⇨ Get Back to Nature
Read a book that is set in a wilderness area. Boundary Waters | William Kent Krueger 3/8/22*****

⇨ Eat Like a Local
Read a book where the characters hang out at a local diner or eatery. Boats and Bad Guys | Diana Xarissa 1/29/22***

⇨ Splurge Once in a While
Read a book that you purchased for "full price". The Flight | M.R. Hall 1/28/22*****

⇨ Walk Down Main Street
Read a book that takes place in a small town. The Halloween House | Kathi Daley 1/15/22***

⇨ Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before. It Takes Two to Mango | Carrie Doyle 1/5/22****

⇨ Learn the Local History
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born (1923). Murder on the Links | Agatha Christie 1/3/21***

⇨ Have More Fun
Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage. Bury the Lead _ David Rosenfelt 3/5/22***

⇨ Check out Free Events
Read a book you checked out from the library. The Skeleton Takes a Bow | Leigh Perry 1/7/22****

⇨ Take Time to Relax
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading. A Death at Seascape House | Emma Jameson1/18/22****

⇨ Learn About a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on it GR Homepage Dark Clouds Over Nuala | Harriet Steel 3/8/22***

⇨ Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with an MC that works in the food industry IN a DIFFERENT country than your own (chef in Milan, Italy). Murder alla Milanese | Julie Adler 2/3/22***

⇨ Discover a Museum
Read a book that mentions a museum in the text ("she visited the Foundling Musuem"
). The Moon, the Stars, and Madame Burova | Ruth Hogan 1/23/22**

⇨ Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked. The Soul Killer | Ross Greenwood 3/16/22***

2022 Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

level 3: 24/24

⇨ Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit.
Alaska- One Snowy Night by Patience Griffin 16 January; 5☆

⇨ Take a Road Trip
Read a book with an automobile or RV on the cover (post cover).
Til Death by Annette Dashofy 26 March; 5☆

⇨ Use More Vacation Days:
Read a book where the MC takes a vacation (tell us where).
Virgin River (fictional village in California)- Chiaro di luna a Virgin River (=Wild Man Creek) by Robyn Carr 12 January; 4 1/2☆

⇨ Plan Ahead
Read a book that will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on - tell us the challenges.
in this group: Capital of the Month, Landmarks of the World, Travel Through History, Riding the Highways- Deadhead and Buried by H.Y. Hanna 2 May; 4☆

⇨ Start Learning a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
Ritorno a Virgin River (=Ritorno a Virgin River) by Robyn Carr 13 March; 4 1/2☆

⇨ Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased from a deal alert.
Hunting Badger by Tony Hillerman 19 July; 4☆

⇨ Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #2 or #3.
series book #2- Flight by Laura Griffin 21 February; 5☆

⇨ Get Off the Beaten Path
Read a book that has less than 500 ratings on GR.
Ginger Snapped by Gail Oust 25 January; 5☆

⇨ Leave Your Expectations at Home
Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author.
A Side of Murder by Amy Pershing 9 January; 5☆

⇨ Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where.
Washington, DC- The Coloring Crook by Krista Davis 5 January; 5☆

⇨ Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in.
I guardiani della laguna (=Guardians of the lagoon) by Paolo Lanzotti 24 April; 5☆

⇨ Pack Lighter
Read an ebook or audiobook.
ebook- A Trail Tale by M.J. Benn 4 February; 5☆

⇨ Get Back to Nature
Read a book that is set in a wilderness area.
Sequoia NP- Vanishing Edge by Claire Kells 20 March; 5☆

⇨ Eat Like a Local
Read a book where the characters hang out at a local diner or eatery.
Una chef a Virgin River (=Harvest Moon) by Robyn Carr 10 July; 4☆

⇨ Splurge Once in a While
Read a book that you purchased for "full price".
Dead Tunes by M.K. Coker 23 January; 5☆

⇨ Unplug Completely
Read a physical book (no ebooks or audiobooks allowed)
The Stolen Letter by Paige Shelton 8 March; 4 1/2☆

⇨ Ask for Local Recommendations
Read a book that a GR friend rated 5 stars.
Books of a Feather by Kate Carlisle 17 April; 5☆

⇨ Walk Down Main Street
Read a book that takes place in a small town.
Partners in Lime by Bree Baker 4 February; 5☆

⇨ Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Bodies in the Library by Marty Wingate 30 January; 3 1/2☆

⇨ Learn the Local History
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born.
1921- Le vedove di Malabar Hill: Le inchieste di Perveen Mistry (=The Widows of Malabar Hill) by Sujata Massey 24 March; 4☆

⇨ Take Time to Relax
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading.
Death of a Red-Hot Rancher by Mimi Granger 11 February; 4 1/2☆

⇨ Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with an MC that works in the food industry IN a DIFFERENT country than your own (tell us their role and where).
set in USA, I live in Italy- Nothing Bundt Trouble by Ellie Alexander 22 April; 5☆

⇨ Discover a Museum
Read a book that mentions a museum in the text (share text).
"And did you see what's happening down the street at the Gibbes Museum?" (page 216) + "We once made a side trip during a visit to Saint Petersburg just to take in the Fabergé Museum" (page 253)- Devonshire Scream by Laura Childs 2 January; 4 1/2☆

⇨ Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked.
Pekoe Most Poison by Laura Childs 14 February; 5☆

**Just a note - when creating your own post be sure you use the original post to copy. Do not copy the challenge from my post. I have already chosen my resolutions so only 24 of them are listed.

I'm in. I'm going for Level 2

Resolutions

⇨ Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit.
⇨ Add Stamps to Your Passport
Read a book that takes place in more than one country - tell us the countries.
⇨ Travel Solo
Read a stand alone book that is written in first person POV.
⇨ Redeem Mileage or Points for Travel
Read a book that was a gift or a book you bought with a gift card.
⇨ Be More Adventurous
Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage.
⇨ Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #2 or #3.
⇨ Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where.
⇨ Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in.
⇨ Pack Lighter
Read an ebook or audiobook.
⇨ Unplug Completely
Read a physical book (no ebooks or audiobooks allowed)
⇨ Walk Down Main Street
Read a book that takes place in a small town.
⇨ Be More Spontaneous
Sort your To Read Shelf to Random/30 Books per page. (view spoiler) Read a book from the first page of books.
⇨ Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before.
⇨ Learn the Local History
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born.
⇨ Have More Fun
Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage.
⇨ Check out Free Events
Read a book you checked out from the library.
⇨ Take Time to Relax
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading.
⇨ Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked.

Jennifer wrote: "I'm in. I'll post my resolutions later..."

Great Jennifer!

Patrizia wrote: "my spot"

Welcome Patrizia! Let me know when you post your resolutions.

2022 TRAVEL RESOLUTIONS, 1/1 - 12/31
30/30 COMPLETE

⇨ 1. CREATE A TRAVEL BUCKET LIST
Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit
* Alaska – even an Alaskan cruise! : Death Takes Passage (Jessie Arnold/Alex Jensen #4), by Sue Henry, finished 3/30 ★★★★
An Alaskan cruise has been at the top of our bucket list since before the world shut down. We're hoping to go in 2023!

⇨ 2. ADD STAMPS TO YOUR PASSPORT
Read a book that takes place in more than one country - tell us the countries
Italy, France, England : The Good Left Undone, by Adriana Trigiani, finished 4/3 ★★★.5

⇨ 3. TAKE A ROAD TRIP
Read a book with an automobile or RV on the cover (post cover)
Dream Town (Archer #3), by David Baldacci, finished 4/4 ★★★★


⇨ 4. PLAN AHEAD
Read a book that will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on - tell us the challenges
Easter Bonnet Murder (Lucy Stone #28), by Leslie Meier, finished 1/14 ★★★.5
20+ challenges besides this one : CCC 21x21, CCC January spell, TLC Christmas Cookies, CCC Winter spell, TLC Let's Give Thanks, CCC Appalachian Trail, CCC The Question Is...Take 2, CCC Randomizer, Wanderlust 2022 Travel Journal, TLC The Listener, TLC 2022 A-Z Series, CMBC 2022 Cozy Series, CMBC 2022 Travel Log, TCF 100 Book Genre Challenge, TLC Food Fads, WRC Splash & Splatter, TLC Four Seaons, CCC The Show Must Go On, CCC T-Shirts Take 4, CCC Jelly Belly, CCC Littlest Pet Shop, CCC But I Am Speaking English!

⇨ 5. START LEARNING A NEW LANGUAGE
Read a book that has been translated from its original language
from French to English and more : Happy People Read and Drink Coffee, by Agnès Martin-Lugand, finished 2/7 ★★★

⇨ 6. SIGN UP FOR TRAVEL ALERTS
Read a book you purchased from a deal alert
Plantation Shudders (Cajun Country #1), by Ellen Byron, finished 2/28 ★★★★

⇨ 7. TRAVEL SOLO
Read a stand alone book that is written in first person POV
A Dog Walks Into a Nursing Home: Lessons in the Good Life From an Unlikely Teacher, by Sue Halpern, finished 1/10 ★★★.5

⇨ 8. REDEEM MILEAGE OR POINTS FOR TRAVEL
Read a book that was a gift
Nocturne for a Widow (Sybil Ingram #1), by Amanda DeWees, finished 2/23 ★★★

⇨ 9. TAKE MORE WEEKEND GETAWAYS
Read a series book #2 or #3
Long Overdue at the Lakeside Library (Lakeside Library #2), by Holly Danvers, finished 2/2 ★★★.5

⇨ 10. GET OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Read a book that has less than 500 ratings on GR
146 ratings : Up to No Gouda (Grilled Cheese #1), by Linda Reilly, finished 1/18 ★★★.5

⇨ 11. GO SOMEWHERE OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE
Read a book from a genre out of your comfort zone - tell us the genre
Odd Thomas (Odd Thomas #1), by Dean Koontz, finished 1/13 ★★★.5

⇨ 12. LEAVE YOUR EXPECTATIONS AT HOME
Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author
The Violin Conspiracy, by Brendan Slocumb, finished 1/26 ★★★★

⇨ 13. VISIT A NEW CITY
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where
The Burning Pages (Scottish Bookshop #7), by Paige Shelton, finished 3/24 ★★★★

⇨ 14.. EXPLORE YOUR OWN BACKYARD
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in
Mossy Creek (Maggie Mercer #1), by Jill S. Behe, finished 2/6 ★★★

⇨ 15. PACK LIGHTER
Read an ebook or audiobook
ebook from NetGalley : The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, by Eva Jurczyk, finished 1/20 ★★★.5

⇨ 16. GET BACK TO NATURE
Read a book that is set in a wilderness area
the rainforest of Washington state : The Dark Place (Gideon Oliver #2), by Aaron Elkins, finished 3/13 ★★★.5

⇨ 17. SPLURGE ONCE IN A WHILE
Read a book that you purchased for "full price"
The Lightning Rod (Escape Artist #2), by Brad Meltzer, finished 3/4 ★★★★.5

⇨ 18. UNPLUG COMPLETELY
Read a physical book (no ebooks or audiobooks allowed)
Snipped in the Bud (Flower Shop #4), by Kate Collins, finished 3/27 ★★★.5

⇨ 19. WALK DOWN MAIN STREET
Read a book that takes place in a small town
Bluff Point ME : Barking Up the Wrong Tree (Bluff Point #2), by Jenn McKinlay, finished 1/8 ★★★.5

⇨ 20. BE MORE SPONTANEOUS
Sort your To Read Shelf to Random/30 Books per page. Read a book from the first page of books
On Borrowed Crime (Jane Doe Book Club #1), by Kate Young, finished 1/7 ★★★.5

⇨ 21. STAY FIT ON THE ROAD
Read a book where the MC exercises regularly or is extremely health conscious
Cheddar Off Dead (Undercover Dish #2), by Julia Buckley, finished 3/16 ★★★.5

⇨ 22. OPEN UP AND TALK TO STRANGERS
Read a book by an author you have never read before
author Steven Petrow – Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old, finished 2/4 ★★★.5

⇨ 23. LEARN THE LOCAL HISTORY
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born
ancient Rome : Imperium (Cicero #1), by Robert Harris, finished 1/21 ★★★★

⇨ 24. HAVE MORE FUN
Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage
Bad Monkey (Andrew Yancey #1), by Carl Hiaasen, finished 3/22 ★★.5

⇨ 25. RELIVE PAST TRAVEL THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHS
Read a book with a camera or photograph on the cover (post cover)
If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won't), by Betty White, finished 2/5 ★★★.5

⇨ 26. CHECK OUT FREE EVENTS
Read a book you checked out from the library
Forgotten Bookmarks: A Bookseller's Collection of Odd Things Lost Between the Pages, by Michael Popek, finished 1/5 ★★★.5

⇨ 275. TAKE TIME TO RELAX
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading
Conspiracy in Belgravia (Lady Sherlock #2), by Sherry Thomas, finished 2/9 ★★★★

⇨ 28. LEARN ABOUT A NEW CULTURE
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on it GR Homepage
The Good Thief's Guide to Paris (Good Thief's Guide #2), by Chris Ewan, finished 1/24 ★★★★

⇨ 29. DISCOVER A MUSEUM
Read a book that mentions a museum in the text (share text)
Murder in the Oval Library (Lincoln's White House #2), by C.M. Gleason, finished 3/5 ★★★★
page 118 : Sophie had walked to the Smithsonian…

⇨ 30. SPLURGE FOR TRAVEL INSURANCE
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked
Kindness Goes Unpunished (Walt Longmire #3), by Craig Johnson, finished 2/13 ★★★★






***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 4/4/22 *****

2022 Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Level 3

24 of 24 Complete

Resolutions

📍1. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit.
In a Sunburned Country - Bill Bryson - 1/26/22 - set in Australia

📍2. Take a Road Trip
Read a book with an automobile or RV on the cover (post cover).
Deserts, Driving, & Derelicts - Tonya Kappes - 4/15/22


📍3. Start Learning a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
The Notebook - Ágota Kristóf - 1/22/22 - translated from French

📍4. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased from a deal alert.
Secrets Never Die - Melinda Leigh - 1/2/22

📍5. Redeem Mileage or Points for Travel
Read a book that was a gift or a book you bought with a gift card.
Plot - Jean Hanff Korelitz - 1/20/22

📍6. Be More Adventurous
Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage.
Miss Benson's Beetle - Rachel Joyce - 1/21/22

📍7. Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #2 or #3.
Career of Evil - Robert Galbraith - 1/5/22 - #3 Cormoran Strike

📍8. Get Off the Beaten Path
Read a book that has less than 500 ratings on GR.
The Bounty Hunter's Bride - Victoria Bylin - 5/12/22 - 209 ratings

📍9. Go Somewhere Out of Your Comfort Zone
Read a book from a genre out of your comfort zone - tell us the genre.
The Only Good Indians - Stephen Graham Jones - 2/6/22 - a combination of horror, magical realism and fantasy, along with animal abuse.

📍10. Leave Your Expectations at Home
Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author.
A Great Deliverance - Elizabeth George - 2/8/22

📍11. Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in.
Dog on It - Spencer Quinn - 1/18/22 - set in Arizona

📍12. Pack Lighter
Read an ebook or audiobook.
Dark Lover - J.R. Ward - 2/10/22 - Audiobook

📍13. Splurge Once in a While
Read a book that you purchased for "full price".
Abandoned in Death - J.D. Robb - 4/18/22

📍14. Unplug Completely
Read a physical book (no ebooks or audiobooks allowed)
Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury - 1/6/22

📍15. Ask for Local Recommendations
Read a book that a GR friend rated 5 stars.
Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir - 1/10/22

📍16. Walk Down Main Street
Read a book that takes place in a small town.
Girl from Widow Hills - Megan Miranda - 1/14/22

📍17. Be More Spontaneous
Sort your To Read Shelf to Random/30 Books per page. (view spoiler) Read a book from the first page of books.
Murder on Wall Street - Victoria Thompson - 2/23/22

📍18. Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Philosophy Made Simple - Robert Hellenga - 1/23/22

📍19. Learn the Local History
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born.
And Then There Were None - Agatha Christie - 2/18/22 - orig pub Nov 01, 1937

📍20. Have More Fun
Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage.
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels - India Holton - 4/5/22

📍21. Check out Free Events
Read a book you checked out from the library.
Sweet Salt Air - Barbara Delinsky - 1/29/22

📍22. Take Time to Relax
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading.
A Solitude of Wolverines - Alice Henderson - 2/1/22

📍23. Learn About a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on it GR Homepage
Crimson Lake - Candice Fox - 1/17/22

📍24. Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked.
Storm Sister - Lucinda Riley - 1/12/22 - #2 of the Seven Sisters series

Glad you are joining us Barb & Lynda!

Jan wrote: "Patrizia wrote: "my spot"

Welcome Patrizia! Let me know when you post your resolutions."

Done! I'll try level 3.

Got mine all set! Going for level 2.

Thanks for the update Patrizia & Jennifer!

*****COMPLETED 6/7/22 *****

2022 Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Level 2
18/18

Resolutions

"X" marks MY resolutions:

⇨ Create a Travel Bucket List
X- Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit.- Italy----and planning to go in March- Up at the Villa by W. Somerset Maugham-1/4/22
⇨ Add Stamps to Your Passport
X- Read a book that takes place in more than one country - tell us the countries.-France and England- The Vicomte de Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas-4/18/22
⇨ Take a Road Trip
Read a book with an automobile or RV on the cover (post cover).
⇨ Use More Vacation Days:
Read a book where the MC takes a vacation (tell us where).
⇨ Plan Ahead
-Read a book that will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on - tell us the challenges.
⇨ Start Learning a New Language
X-Read a book that has been translated from its original language.- Harp of Burma by Michio Takeyama-3/20/22-
⇨ Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased from a deal alert.
⇨ Travel Solo
Read a stand alone book that is written in first person POV.
⇨ Redeem Mileage or Points for Travel
X- Read a book that was a gift or a book you bought with a gift card.- Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia-3/19/22
⇨ Be More Adventurous
X- Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage.- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling-3/2/22
⇨ Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #2 or #3.
⇨ Get Off the Beaten Path
X- Read a book that has less than 500 ratings on GR.-70 ratings- Sonora Pass by Jaime Olmos-3/24/22-
⇨ Go Somewhere Out of Your Comfort Zone
Read a book from a genre out of your comfort zone - tell us the genre.
⇨ Leave Your Expectations at Home
Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author.
⇨ Visit a New City
X- Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where.- Damascus, Syria- (when it becomes safe)- Syrian Wives by Anna Halabi-3/23/22
⇨ Explore Your Own Backyard
X- Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in.- California, USA- -Obit by Victoria Chang-6/7/22-
⇨ Pack Lighter
X- Read an ebook or audiobook.- ebook- Dead Poets Society by N.H. Kleinbaum-1/6/22
⇨ Get Back to Nature
Read a book that is set in a wilderness area.
⇨ Eat Like a Local
Read a book where the characters hang out at a local diner or eatery.
⇨ Splurge Once in a While
Read a book that you purchased for "full price".
⇨ Unplug Completely
X- Read a physical book (no ebooks or audiobooks allowed)- The Godfather by Mario Puzo-3/1/22
⇨ Ask for Local Recommendations
Read a book that a GR friend rated 5 stars.
⇨ Walk Down Main Street
X- Read a book that takes place in a small town.- -The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming-3/2/22
⇨ Be More Spontaneous
Sort your To Read Shelf to Random/30 Books per page. (view spoiler) Read a book from the first page of books.
⇨ Stay Fit on the Road
Read a book where the MC exercises regularly or is extremely health conscious.
⇨ Open Up and Talk to Strangers
X- Read a book by an author you have never read before.- Bitter Root, Vol. 1: Family Business by David F. Walker-3/1/22-
⇨ Learn the Local History
X- Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born.- -Clea by Lawrence Durrell 3/8/22
⇨ Have More Fun
X- Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage.- I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf by Grant Snider-3/1/22-
⇨ Relive Past Travel Through Photographs
Read a book with a camera or photograph on the cover (post cover)
⇨ Check out Free Events
X- Read a book you checked out from the library.- Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station by Dorothy Gilman 3/9/22
⇨ Take Time to Relax
X- Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading.- Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denimby David Sedaris-1/7/22-
⇨ Learn About a New Culture
X- Read a book tagged CULTURAL on it GR Homepage- Jazz by Toni Morrison-1/3/22
⇨ Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with an MC that works in the food industry IN a DIFFERENT country than your own (tell us their role and where).
⇨ Discover a Museum
Read a book that mentions a museum in the text (share text).
⇨ Splurge for Travel Insurance
X- Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked.- Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton-3/2/22

2022 Travel Resolutions
January 1 - December 31, 2022
Level 4

1⇨ Create a Travel Bucket List
takes place in a location you would most like to visit Maui The Fire Thief Debra Bokur 6/15
2⇨ Add Stamps to Your Passport
takes place in more than one country - USA, GB, France Fields' Guide to Fog Julie Mulhern 5/5
💥💥3⇨ Take a Road Trip RV on cover Margaret Lashley 1/13

4⇨ Use More Vacation Days:
MC takes a vacation Mexico, Margaritas, and Murder Wendy Day 11/1
5⇨ Plan Ahead
will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on Soul Taken Patricia Briggs 9/14
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💥💥6⇨ Start Learning a New Language has been translated from its original language --Snjóblinda Snowblind Ragnar Jónasson 1/15
7⇨ Sign Up for Travel Alerts
you purchased from a deal alert Craks in a Marriage Barbara Barrett 11/26
8⇨ Travel Solo
stand alone book that is written in first person POV I Am a Bacha Posh: My Life as a Woman Living as a Man in Afghanistan Ukmina Manoori 9/12
9⇨ Be More Adventurous
tagged ADVENTURE The Left-Handed Twin Thomas Perry 1/9
10⇨ Take More Weekend Getaways
series book #2 (Behavioral Analysis Unit #2) Decoding a Criminal Barb Han 2/7
💥💥11⇨ Get Off the Beaten Path- less than 500 ratings on GR 164 ratings Champagne: The Farewell: A Vengeance in the Vineyard Mystery Janet Hubbard 1/7
12⇨ Leave Your Expectations at Home-
debut novel by an author Anonymous Elizabeth Breck 2/16
13⇨ Visit a New City
takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit -- Newport RI Murder at Ochre Court Alyssa Maxwell 2/7
14⇨ Explore Your Own Backyard
that takes place in the state/country you live in - in East Tennessee A Binding Chance Jessica Brimer 11/18
💥💥15⇨ Pack Lighter- audiobook Bookish and the Beast Ashley Poston 1/4

2022 Travel Resolution
continued

16⇨ Get Back to Nature
that is set in a wilderness area Daintree Annie Seaton 7/19
17⇨ Eat Like a Local
characters hang out at a local diner or eatery The Forgettable Miss French Kristen Painter 11/5
18⇨ Ask for Local Recommendations
that a GR friend rated 5 stars -- Carol -- The Pawful Truth Miranda James 11/9
19⇨ Walk Down Main Street
that takes place in a small town Hokes Folly, NC Bound by Murder Laura Childs 11/13
20⇨ Stay Fit on the Road
MC exercises regularly or is extremely health conscious Final Heir Faith Hunter 10/13
21⇨ Open Up and Talk to Strangers
by an author you have never read before Death by Bubble Tea Jennifer J. Chow 8/25
22⇨ Learn the Local History
that takes place anytime before the year you were born 1910 Singapore Sapphire A.M. Stuart 4/10
23⇨ Have More Fun
tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage Neanderthal Seeks Human Penny Reid 3/8
💥💥24⇨ Relive Past Travel Through Photographs - camera on cover Julie Anne Lindsey 1/22

25⇨ Take Time to Relax
really looking forward to reading The Hidden One Linda Castillo 8/5
26⇨ Learn About a New Culture
tagged CULTURAL on GR Homepage The Dragon Man Garry Disher 6/4
27⇨ Try a New International Cuisine MC that works in food industry in Australia= Keep Calm & Kill the Chef Livia Day 2/3
28⇨ Check out Free Events
checked out from the library Cackle Rachel Harrison 10/9
💥💥29⇨ Discover a Museum mentions a museum in the text MC does consulting work in the Museum of Antiquities Ruby Red Herring Tracy Gardner 1/6
💥💥30⇨ Splurge for Travel Insurance- from series already started and really liked - Royal Ranger - Escape from Falaise John Flanagan 1/2

2022 Travel Resolutions
Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2022

Level 3: 24 tasks
22/24

Resolutions

1 ⇨ Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit.
Color Me Murder 1/11/22 ✶✶✶


2 ⇨ Take a Road Trip
Read a book with an automobile or RV on the cover (post cover).
The Book of Cold Cases 3/17/22 ✶✶✶


3 ⇨ Use More Vacation Days:
Read a book where the MC takes a vacation (tell us where).
The Jetsetters (Italy, Greece) 1/13/22 ✶✶✶


4 ⇨ Plan Ahead
Read a book that will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on - tell us the challenges.
1. What to Read 2. Twelve Towers 3. It’s All In the Title 4. ATY in 52 books 5. Shrink That TBR 6. Longitude/ Latitude 7. Snow Skiing 8. Spell Outs
My Darling Husband 1/5/22 ✶✶✶ 1/2


5 ⇨ Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased from a deal alert.
Drop Dead Gorgeous 2/13/22 ✶✶✶


6 ⇨ Travel Solo
Read a stand alone book that is written in first person POV.
The Savage Kind 1/11/22 ✶✶


7 ⇨ Be More Adventurous
Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage.
The Charm School 2/1/22 ✶✶✶ 1/2


8 ⇨ Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #2 or #3.
The Mystery of the Sorrowful Maiden (book 3) 1/5/22 ✶✶✶✶


9 ⇨ Get Off the Beaten Path
Read a book that has less than 500 ratings on GR.
Find Me (327 on 1/14/22) 1/14/22 ✶✶✶


10 ⇨ Leave Your Expectations at Home
Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author.
A Flicker in the Dark 1/16/22 ✶✶✶✶


11 ⇨ Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where.
When You Are Mine (London, England) 1/12/22 ✶✶✶


12 ⇨ Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in.
The Matzah Ball 1/18/22 ✶✶✶


13 ⇨ Pack Lighter
Read an ebook or audiobook.
Troubled Blood 1/2/22 ✶✶✶✶


14 ⇨ Get Back to Nature
Read a book that is set in a wilderness area.
The Deepest of Secrets 3/20/22 ✶✶✶


15 ⇨ Eat Like a Local
Read a book where the characters hang out at a local diner or eatery.
Fishing for Trouble 2/7/22 ✶✶✶ 1/2


16 ⇨ Splurge Once in a While
Read a book that you purchased for "full price".
Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead 3/1/22 ✶✶✶✶


17 ⇨ Walk Down Main Street
Read a book that takes place in a small town.
Murder at the Beacon Bakeshop 2/11/22 ✶✶✶ 1/2


18 ⇨ Be More Spontaneous
Sort your To Read Shelf to Random/30 Books per page. (view spoiler) Read a book from the first page of books.
Homicide and Halo-Halo 2/23/22 ✶✶✶


19 ⇨ Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Winter's Orbit 1/7/22 ✶✶✶✶ 1/2


20 ⇨ Learn the Local History
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born.
Wicked in His Arms 1/13/22 ✶✶✶✶


21 ⇨ Have More Fun
Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage.
The Arc 2/18/22 ✶✶✶✶


22 ⇨ Check out Free Events
Read a book you checked out from the library.
The Night She Disappeared 1/1/22 ✶✶✶✶


23 ⇨ Take Time to Relax
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading.
The Maid 1/20/22 ✶✶✶✶


24 ⇨ Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked.
To Sir Phillip, With Love 1/20/22 ✶✶✶✶

Thanks for joining Ed, Jonquil & Geri!

Geri - be sure you choose your 24 now before the challenge begins.

We are going to re-visit our travel resolutions. Choose the ones that resonate with you and complete the corresponding tasks.

** But There is a Twist!! **
You MUST choose and post your chosen resolutions BEFORE you begin the challenge. No changing once you start.

Please choose & level when you sign up.

Level 2: Choose 18 resolutions and complete the tasks
01/01/2022 - 12/31/2022

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

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Resolutions

1. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit. Italy
Castelmezzano, The Witch Is Dead by Adriana Licio 1/17/2022

2. Take a Road Trip
Read a book with an automobile or RV on the cover (post cover).
Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries by Tonya Kappes 2/6/2022

3. Plan Ahead
Read a book that will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on - tell us the challenges. Connecticut for state challenge. Judge A Book Cover and Clean it Out
Books Can Be Deceiving by Jenn McKinlay 2/24/2022

4 Be More Adventurous
Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage.
Wished by Jen Calonita 3/1/2022

5 Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #2.
Due or Die by Jenn McKinlay 2/26/2022

6. Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where. Las Vegas
Trick Roller by Cordelia Kingsbridge 2/3/2022

7. Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in. Rhode Island
Murder at Rough Point by Alyssa Maxwell 3/11/2022

8. Pack Lighter
Read an ebook or audiobook.
Murder, Money & Marzipan by Leighann Dobbs 3/12/2022

9. Eat Like a Local
Read a book where the characters hang out at a local diner or eatery.
Murphy's Slaw by Elizabeth Logan 9/30/2022

10. Unplug Completely
Read a physical book (no ebooks or audiobooks allowed)
Fishing for Trouble by Elizabeth Logan 2/22/2022

11. Walk Down Main Street
Read a book that takes place in a small town.
Chaos in Little Leaf Creek by Cindy Bell 10/4/2022

12. Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Murder, Plain and Simple by Isabella Alan 3/08/2022

13. Learn the Local History
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born. born 1971 takes place in 1915
Laughing Boy: A Navajo Love Story by Oliver La Farge 10/31/2022

14. Have More Fun
Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage.
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich 1/9/2022

15. Check out Free Events
Read a book you checked out from the library.
Ryder Revisited by Pamela M. Kelley 1/09/2022

16. Take Time to Relax
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading.
Cursed by Jen Calonita 3/11/2022

17. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with an MC that works in the food industry IN a DIFFERENT country than your own (tell us their role and where). Works as a chef in France.
Who Was Julia Child? by Geoff Edgers 5/24/2022

18. Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked.
Flour in the Attic by Winnie Archer 2/28/2022

Finished
2022 Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Level 3: Choose 24 resolutions and complete the tasks
Completed: 24/24

⇨ Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit.
Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes 5/20
⇨ Add Stamps to Your Passport
Read a book that takes place in more than one country - tell us the countries.
No Need to Say Goodbye by Betty Neels 2/21
England, Scotland, Holland
⇨ Plan Ahead
Read a book that will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on - tell us the challenges.
Upstream: Selected Essays by Mary Oliver 2/9
Literary Life Podcast Challenge; Seasonal Reading Challenge; Interactive I Spy Cover Game Challenge
⇨ Start Learning a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
The Aeneid by Virgil 2/24
⇨ Travel Solo
Read a stand alone book that is written in first person POV.
The Call of the Farm by Rochelle Bilow 1/29
⇨ Be More Adventurous
Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage.
Prelude to Terror by Helen MacInnes 10/16
⇨ Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #2.
Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich 1/14
⇨ Go Somewhere Out of Your Comfort Zone
Read a book from a genre out of your comfort zone - tell us the genre.
Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters by Mark Dunn 1/6
Dystopian
⇨ Leave Your Expectations at Home
Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author.
Dragonflight, Book 1 by Anne McCaffrey 9/24
⇨ Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where.
Ramona Y Su Padre by Beverly Cleary 5/3
Portland, Oregon
⇨ Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in.
Special of the Day by Elaine Fox 2/13
Virginia
⇨ Pack Lighter
Read an ebook.
Hangman's Holiday: A Collection of Short Mysteries by Dorothy L. Sayers 2/7
⇨ Get Back to Nature
Read a book that is set in a wilderness area.
Across a Thousand Miles by Nadia Nichols 2/17
⇨ Eat Like a Local
Read a book where the characters hang out at a local diner or eatery.
Disorderly Conduct by Rebecca Zanetti 1/12
⇨ Splurge Once in a While
Read a book that you purchased for "full price".
Becoming Fluent: How Cognitive Science Can Help Adults Learn a Foreign Language by Richard M. Roberts 3/22
⇨ Unplug Completely
Read a physical book (no ebooks or audiobooks allowed)
The Department of Sensitive Crimes by Alexander McCall Smith 2/13
⇨ Ask for Local Recommendations
Read a book that a GR friend rated 5 stars.
Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen 10/30
⇨ Walk Down Main Street
Read a book that takes place in a small town.
Already Home by Susan Mallery 1/13
⇨ Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala 2/18
⇨ Learn the Local History
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born.
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 11/3
⇨ Have More Fun
Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage.
All Wound Up: The Yarn Harlot Writes for a Spin by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee 1/15
⇨ Check out Free Events
Read a book you checked out from the library.
Book Lovers by Emily Henry 11/4
⇨ Take Time to Relax
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading.
How We Learn: The Surprising Truth About When, Where, and Why It Happens by Benedict Carey 4/17
⇨ Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked.
Faithless in Death by J.D. Robb 1/3

Finished

2022 Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

24 Resolutions
24/24

√1. ⇨ Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit. Jerusalem (again( Bethlehem Road Murder by Batya Gur 2.5.22

√2.⇨ Add Stamps to Your Passport
Read a book that takes place in more than one country - tell us the countries. Greece, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Roumania, Italy, France, Croatia, Serbia Spies of the Balkans by Alan Furst 2.23.22

√3. ⇨ Start Learning a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language. The Darkness Knows by Arnaldur Indridason 1.5.22 translated from Icelandic to English

√4. ⇨ Travel Solo
Read a stand alone book that is written in first person POV.The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James MacBride 1.23.21

√5. ⇨ Redeem Mileage or Points for Travel
Read a book that was a gift or a book you bought with a gift card.
Metropolis by Philip Kerr 1.2.22 was a birthday gift.

√6. ⇨ Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #2 or #3. Slip of the Knife by Denise Mina 1.21.22 #3 of the series

√7. ⇨ Leave Your Expectations at Home
Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author. Unwanted by Kristina Ohlsson 1.16.22

√8. ⇨ Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where. Venice - Trace Elements by Donna Leon 1.17.22

√9⇨ Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in. Modern Girls by Jennifer S. Brown 2.25.22 takes place in the borough, city, state, country where I live.

√10,⇨ Pack Lighter
Read an ebook or audiobook. Ebook The Case of William Smith by Patricia Wentworth 1.30.22

√11,⇨ Splurge Once in a While
Read a book that you purchased for "full price". All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days: The True Story of the American Woman at the Heart of the German Resistance to Hitler by Rebecca Donner 2.8.22

√12.⇨ Unplug Completely
Read a physical book (no ebooks or audiobooks allowed) The Punishment She Deserves by Elizabeth George 1.11.22

√13,⇨ Ask for Local Recommendations
Read a book that a GR friend rated 5 stars. Marilyn rated it 5 stars The Rose Code by Kate Quinn 2.7.22

√14.⇨ Walk Down Main Street
Read a book that takes place in a small town. Gloucestshire, Massachusetts The Book of V. by Anna Solomon 2.21.22

√⇨15. Be More Spontaneous
Sort your To Read Shelf to Random/30 Books per page. (view spoiler) Read a book from the first page of books. The Vault by Ruth Rendell 3.10.22

√⇨ Stay Fit on the Road
Read a book where the MC exercises regularly or is extremely health conscious. One of the MCs Andrea Dahlberg, does this in The Double Silence by Mari Jungstedt 1.19.22

√⇨ Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before. Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J. Pearce 1.25.22

√⇨ Learn the Local History
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born. Behold a Pale Horse by Peter Tremayne 3.14.22 takes place in 664 a fair number of years before I was born in 1950, despite what you may think.

⇨ Have More Fun
Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage.

√⇨ Relive Past Travel Through Photographs
Read a book with a camera or photograph on the cover (post cover ) by Elly Griffith 2.26.22

√⇨ Check out Free Events
Read a book you checked out from the library. The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler 1.8.22

√⇨ Take Time to Relax
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading.
The Burning by Jane Casey 2.12.22

√⇨ Discover a Museum
Read a book that mentions a museum in the text (share text). "...a letter from the Guggenheim in New York." p. 89 Jigsaw by Ed McBain 2.2.22

√ Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked. Singing in the Shrouds by Ngaio Marsh1.14.22 Roderick Alleyn series

will take level 2 18 tasks

❎1⇨ Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit.England Death in High HeelsChristianna Brand1/25/22

❎2⇨ Add Stamps to Your Passport
Read a book that takes place in more than one country - tell us the countries.Dhambizao,Africa and USA.Blood RansomLisa Harris1/4/22
❎3⇨ Use More Vacation Days:
Read a book where the MC takes a vacation (tell us where).Florida Gulf Coast Milkshakes, Mermaids, and MurderSara Rosett. 1/23/22
❎4⇨ Plan Ahead
Read a book that will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on - tell us the challenges.
Fifty Nifty US States: Connecticut
Kiribati's Capital: Tarawa
CCC Periodic Table
The Golden Age of MurderMartin Edwards1/3/22

❎5⇨ Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #2 Justice BuriedPatricia Bradley 1/3/22

❎6⇨ Get Off the Beaten Path
Read a book that has less than 500 ratings on GR. 160 ratings Jellies, Jams, and BodiesDonna Walo Clancy1/6/22

❎7⇨ Leave Your Expectations at Home
Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author.The Religious BodyCatherine Aird
11/12/22

❎8⇨ Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where. Belgravia, London. A Case of Blackmail in BelgraviaClara Benson 1/13/22
❎9⇨ Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in. Georgia Sara RosettMarriage, Monsters-in-Law, and Murder2/4/22

❎10⇨ Pack Lighter
Read an audiobook Cargo of EaglesMargery Allingham 1/14/22

❎11⇨ Walk Down Main Street
Read a book that takes place in a small town.Beaches, Bungalows & BurglariesTonya Kappes1/7/22

❎12⇨ Be More Spontaneous
Sort your To Read Shelf to Random/30 Books per page. (view spoiler) Read a book from the first page of books. Cruising in your Eighties is MurderMike Befeler 1/30/22

❎13⇨ Stay Fit on the Road
Read a book where the MC exercises regularly or is extremely health conscious. Val. By Cook or by CrookMaya Corrigan 1/15/22

❎14⇨ Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before.One Taste Too ManyDebra H. Goldstein 1/5/22

❎15⇨ Learn the Local History
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born. 1948 my birth year. The Hollow ManJohn Dickson Carr 1/9/22

❎16⇨ Check out Free Events
Read a book you checked out from the library. A Bat in the BelfrySarah Graves 2/10/22

❎17⇨ Take Time to Relax
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading.
A Kiss of AdventureCatherine Palmer 1/16/22
❎18⇨ Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked. Line of DutyChristy Barritt 2/9/22

Denise - just in case

Welcome Genevieve, Teri, Denise and Chris!

Denise wrote: "Denise - just in case"

Denise - what level are you going for? I saw 22 tasks listed on your post.

Jan wrote: "Denise wrote: "Denise - just in case"

Denise - what level are you going for? I saw 22 tasks listed on your post."

whaddya spyin' on me? lol I'm picking 2 more that I don't like as much as those 22

wait how did that happen - I saved a space under me but it got saved two under me? oh shoot

Yep...I love spying on you all! I will put you down for 24 (Level 3). And you really won't need an extra post for this. Most posts can handle 90-100 books.

Travel Resolutions 2022
Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2022

Level 3 - 24 resolutions (I actually have 26 here, I think)
I love this challenge, btw!

⇨ Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit. (Dublin)
Death of an Irish Mummy, Catie Murphy 02/17

⇨ Add Stamps to Your Passport
Read a book that takes place in more than one country (UK and Egypt).
The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog, Elizabeth Peters 06/16

⇨ Take a Road Trip
Read a book with an automobile or RV on the cover
Death at an English Wedding, Sara Rosett 05/16

⇨ Use More Vacation Days:
Read a book where the MC takes a vacation (lakeside resort in England).
Aunt Bessie's Holiday, Diana Xarissa 01/17

⇨ Plan Ahead
Read a book that will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on (new 2u authors, travel journal, kazoos)
A Fatal New Year, J A Whiting, Nell McCarthy 0/01

⇨ Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased from a deal alert.
Corpse Suzette, G.A. McKevett 03/06

⇨ Redeem Mileage or Points for Travel
Read a book that was a gift or a book you bought with a gift card.
Leverage in Death, J.D. Robb 05/31

⇨ Be More Adventurous
Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage.
The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax, Dorothy Gilman 01/06

⇨ Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #2 or <#3>.
Have Yourself a Beary Little Murder, Meg Macy 01/04

⇨ Get Off the Beaten Path
Read a book that has less than 500 ratings on GR (196 on 01/21)
Molded 4 Murder, J C Eaton 01/21

⇨ Go Somewhere Out of Your Comfort Zone
Read a book from a genre out of your comfort zone (sci fi)
The Dust of Kaku, Julia Huni 04/08

⇨ Leave Your Expectations at Home
Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author.
The Maid, Nita Prose 03/09

⇨ Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - (Edinburgh)
Death by Bagpipes, Jennifer Alderson 01/12

⇨ Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in.
Murder a la Mode, G.A. McKevett 03/05

⇨ Pack Lighter
Read an ebook or audiobook
The Scent of Murder, Kylie Logan 01/16

⇨ Eat Like a Local
Read a book where the characters hang out at a local diner or eatery.
Let's Fake a Deal, Sherry Harris 03/15

⇨ Splurge Once in a While
Read a book that you purchased for "full price".
Guild Boss, Jayne Castle 01/28

⇨ Ask for Local Recommendations
Read a book that a GR friend rated 5 stars.
Stranger Diaries, Elly Griffiths 01/16

⇨ Walk Down Main Street
Read a book that takes place in a small town.
Cajun Kiss of Death, Ellen Byron 01/30

⇨ Be More Spontaneous
Sort your To Read Shelf to Random/30 Books per page. (view spoiler) Read a book from the first page of books.
The Hanover Square Affair, Ashley Gardner 06/21

⇨ Stay Fit on the Road
Read a book where the MC exercises regularly or is extremely health conscious.
A Time to Swill, Sherry Harris 04/16

⇨ Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Beauty, Robin McKinley 01/07

⇨ Learn the Local History
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born. (1800's)
A Treacherous Performance, Lynn Messina 01/11

⇨ Have More Fun
Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage.
Three Men In A Boat, Jerome K Jerome 01/25

⇨ Relive Past Travel Through Photographs
Read a book with a camera or photograph on the cover
Thirty-One and a Half Regrets, Denise Grover Swank 09/24

⇨ Check out Free Events
Read a book you checked out from the library.
The Reading List, Sara Nisha Adams 01/18

⇨ Take Time to Relax
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading.
Bullets and Beads, Jana Deleon 01/24

⇨ Learn About a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on it GR Homepage
The Full Cupboard of Life, Alexander McCall Smith 02/22

⇨ Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with an MC that works in the food industry IN a DIFFERENT country than your own (cafe owner in an English town).
Fruit Cake and Fear, Agatha Frost 05/22

⇨ Discover a Museum
Read a book that mentions a museum in the text ("When the museum finally opened its door at nine, Danielle felt a sense of accomplishment.")
The Ghost of Marlow House, Bobbi Holmes 03/17

⇨ Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked.
Dark in Death, J.D. Robb 02/23

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⇨ Start Learning a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language (from Swedish)
Still Waters, Viveca Sten 04/21

Glad you like the challenge Meg! Have fun :)

Jan wrote: "Yep...I love spying on you all! I will put you down for 24 (Level 3). And you really won't need an extra post for this. Most posts can handle 90-100 books."

LOL It is fun to scroll up and down to see how everyone is progressing. My challenge is set up for 24 now. I think I posted at the same time you checked in. I’m ready to post my first books of the year! 🙂

Travel Resolutions 2022
Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2022

Level 3: Choose 24 resolutions and complete the tasks

1. ⇨ Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit. (Charleston)
The Christmas Spirits on Tradd Street. Karen White. 1.3.22

2. ⇨ Add Stamps to Your Passport
Read a book that takes place in more than one country - tell us the countries. (Scotland/England)
The Zig Zag Girl. Elly Griffiths. 1.5.22

3. ⇨ Take a Road Trip
Read a book with an automobile or RV on the cover (post cover).
. Edna Ferber. 1.23.22

4. ⇨ Use More Vacation Days:
Read a book where the MC takes a vacation (cruise from England>NYC).
Over My Dead Body. Jeffrey Archer. 1.12.22

5. ⇨ Plan Ahead
Read a book that will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on - tell us the challenges. (50 States Challenge, Let's Tour the United States, Winter Seasonal Reading Challenge)
Merry and Bright. Debbie Macomber. 1.4.22

6. ⇨ Travel Solo
Read a stand alone book that is written in first person POV.
The Last Thing He Told Me. Laura Dave. 1.4.22

7. ⇨ Be More Adventurous
Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage.
Pirate Latitudes. Michael Crichton. 1.18.22

8. ⇨ Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #3.
All These Worlds. Dennis E. Taylor. 1.22.22

9. ⇨ Go Somewhere Out of Your Comfort Zone
Read a book from a genre out of your comfort zone - tell us the genre. (Mental Health/Illness)
The Night of Many Endings. Melissa Payne. 1.17.22

10. ⇨ Leave Your Expectations at Home
Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author.
The Roman Hat Mystery. Ellery Queen. 1.8.22

11. ⇨ Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where. (Atlanta)
Doctors and Friends. Kimmery Martin. 1.14.22

12. ⇨ Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in.
Diamond. Sharon Sala. 1.6.22

13. ⇨ Pack Lighter
Read an ebook or audiobook.
Firekeeper's Daughter. Angeline Boulley. 1.9.22

14. ⇨ Get Back to Nature
Read a book that is set in a wilderness area.
Angel Falls. Kristin Hannah. 1.5.22

15. ⇨ Eat Like a Local
Read a book where the characters hang out at a local diner or eatery.
Bring Me Home for Christmas. Robyn Carr. 1.7.22

16. ⇨ Unplug Completely
Read a physical book (no ebooks or audiobooks allowed)
The Once and Future Witches. 1.11.22

17. ⇨ Walk Down Main Street
Read a book that takes place in a small town.

18. ⇨ Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before.

19. ⇨ Learn the Local History
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born.

20. ⇨ Have More Fun
Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage.

21. ⇨ Check out Free Events
Read a book you checked out from the library.

22. ⇨ Take Time to Relax
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading.

23. ⇨ Learn About a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on it GR Homepage

24. ⇨ Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked

Thanks for joining us Kim!

2022 Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Level 2: Choose 18 resolutions and complete the tasks

Resolutions

⇨ Add Stamps to Your Passport
Read a book that takes place in more than one country - tell us the countries.
Candace Cameron Bure 09/30/2022 Canada & United States

⇨ Take a Road Trip
Read a book with an automobile or RV on the cover (post cover).
E.J. Copperman 09/26/2022

⇨ Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased from a deal alert.
Curt Warner 10/11/2022

⇨ Be More Adventurous
Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage.
Kenneth Grahame 10/26/2022

⇨ Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #2 or #3.
Ashli St. Armant 01/18/2022 Series Book #2

⇨ Get Off the Beaten Path
Read a book that has less than 500 ratings on GR.
Mackenzi Lee 01/05/2022
Average rating 4.21
Ratings3,550
Reviews755
Want to read10,786
Added to shelves15,540

⇨ Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where.
Adam Cayton-Holland 01/13/2022 Denver, Colorado

⇨ Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 01/07/2022 Pennsylvania

⇨ Pack Lighter
Read an ebook or audiobook.
Drew Hayes 10/25/2022 Audiobook

⇨ Splurge Once in a While
Read a book that you purchased for "full price".
E.J. Copperman 09/21/2022

⇨ Unplug Completely
Read a physical book (no ebooks or audiobooks allowed)
Janet Dailey 11/02/2022

⇨ Be More Spontaneous
Sort your To Read Shelf to Random/30 Books per page. (view spoiler) Read a book from the first page of books.
Blair Babylon 01/08/2023

⇨ Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Emma Forrest 01/110/2022

⇨ Learn the Local History
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born.
Miklós Nyiszli 07/14/2022

⇨ Have More Fun
Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage.
Alice Clayton 09/30/2022

⇨ Relive Past Travel Through Photographs
Read a book with a camera or photograph on the cover (post cover)
Dan Bongino 10/18/2022

⇨ Learn About a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on it GR Homepage
Caroline Overington 01/04/2022 Cultural-Australia

⇨ Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked.
Ashli St. Armant 01/18/2022

Have fun Bev!

2022 Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

23/24

22. Try a New International Cuisine: Read a book with an MC that works in the food industry IN a DIFFERENT country than your own (tell us their role and where).

Complete
1. Create a Travel Bucket List: Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit. A Dangerous Collaboration by Deanna Raybourn 8/13/22 (England)
2. Add Stamps to Your Passport: Read a book that takes place in more than one country - tell us the countries. - A Room with a View by E.M. Forster 1/16/22 (Italy and England)
3. Use More Vacation Days:: Read a book where the MC takes a vacation (tell us where). The Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri Wilson 3/28/22 (Orlando)
4. Plan Ahead: Read a book that will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on - tell us the challenges. - The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm by Hilarie Burton Morgan 1/10/22 – For Love of a Book: Bookish Life, Literary Birthdays, Great Pumpkin, Beyond the Grave
5. Start Learning a New Language: Read a book that has been translated from its original language. Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman 3/26/22
6. Travel Solo: Read a stand alone book that is written in first person POV. The Sentence by Louise Erdrich 1/9/22
7. Take More Weekend Getaways: Read a series book #2 or #3. Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire 1/26/22 (Wayward Children #3)
8. Get Off the Beaten Path: Read a book that has less than 500 ratings on GR. - Life Lessons From The Amazon by Pip Stewart 2/18/22 (25 ratings)
9. Leave Your Expectations at Home: Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author. - Meet Me in Another Life by Catriona Silvey 2/13/22
10. Visit a New City: Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where. Lisbon - The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin 8/19/22
11. Explore Your Own Backyard: Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in. Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler 2/9/22 (California)
12. Pack Lighter: Read an ebook or audiobook. - Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 1/3/22 (audiobook)
13. Ask for Local Recommendations: Read a book that a GR friend rated 5 stars. - Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire 1/22/22 (Frankie)
14. Walk Down Main Street: Read a book that takes place in a small town. - The Whole Cat and Caboodle by Sofie Ryan 1/20/22 (Takes place in the small fictional town of North Harbor, Maine.
15. Be More Spontaneous: Sort your To Read Shelf to Random/30 Books per page. Read a book from the first page of books. A Stitch in Time by Kelley Armstrong 10/7/22
16. Open Up and Talk to Strangers: Read a book by an author you have never read before. - The Coincidence Makers by Yoav Blum 4/5/22
17. Learn the Local History: Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born. - Tidewater Bride by Laura Frantz 1/25/22. (Takes place in 1634)
18. Have More Fun: Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage - Less by Andrew Sean Greer 3/8/22
19. Check out Free Events: Read a book you checked out from the library. Upgrade by Blake Crouch 7/16/22
20. Take Time to Relax: Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading. - The Winners by Fredrik Backman 9/29/22
21. Learn About a New Culture: Read a book tagged CULTURAL on it GR Homepage - The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine 2/19/22
23. Discover a Museum: Read a book that mentions a museum in the text (share text). Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett 5/2/22 - Page 28: "On the following Monday they took the train to the Art Institute..."
24. Splurge for Travel Insurance: Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked. - The Becoming by Nora Roberts 1/7/22 (Book 2 of the The Dragon Heart Legacy)

Glad you are joining us Kat!

I don’t see a Q&A post so I’ll ask here. A couple questions:

1. For ‘Plan Ahead: Read a book that will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on - tell us the challenges.’ Can it be challenges in other groups or just this one?

2. I signed up on January 4. Can I include a book I read January 3.

Kat - here are your answers!

1. Yes - the challenges can be from any group but include the name of the group when listing the challenges for me.
2. Yes - you can use any book you've read after January 1st.

2022 Travel Resolutions
Begins: 01Jan22 / Ends: 31Dec22

Level 3: 24 Resolutions


24 / 24 completed


1. Create a Travel Bucket List ⇨ Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit - North Dakota - The Night Watchman ✔ – 08Feb22

2. Add Stamps to Your Passport ⇨ Read a book that takes place in more than one country - tell us the countries - Malawi, Tanzania and USA - The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind ✔ – 29Jan22

3. Take a Road Trip ⇨ Automobile on cover- ✔ – 06Feb22 (Tiny, but just above the 'E' there are two cars in the driveway)

4. Use More Vacation Days ⇨ Read a book where the MC takes a vacation - Raylan pg 137: "He took a long overdue vacation, a beach week with just the kids." - Legacy ✔ – 01Mar22

5. Plan Ahead ⇨ Read a book that will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on - Those challenging O's for Spell EUROPE, OCEANIA, and NORTH AMERICA, etc - Outliers: The Story of Success ✔ – 03Jan22

6. Start Learning a New Language ⇨ Read a book that has been translated from its original language - Originally in Polish - The Pianist ✔ – 05Feb22

7. Travel Solo ⇨ Read a stand alone book that is written in first person POV - Artemis ✔ – 09Jan22

8. Be More Adventurous ⇨ Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage - Shards of Honor ✔ – 27Jan22

9. Take More Weekend Getaways ⇨ Read a series book #3 - The Cat Who Turned On And Off ✔ – 29Jan22

10. Leave Your Expectations at Home ⇨ Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author - Sara Collins / The Confessions of Frannie Langton ✔ – 11Jan22

11. Visit a New City ⇨ Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - Bath, England - The Wedding Girl ✔ – 22Feb22

12. Explore Your Own Backyard ⇨ Read a book that takes place in the state you live in - Wisconsin - The Turtle Warrior ✔ – 26Oct22

13. Pack Lighter ⇨ Read an audiobook - ✔ – 14Jan22

14. Eat Like a Local ⇨ Read a book where the characters hang out at a local diner or eatery - Wade's - Holly Jolly Cowboy ✔ – 13Jan22

15. Unplug Completely ⇨ Read a physical book - The Case of the Missing Books ✔ – 05Jan22

16. Ask for Local Recommendations ⇨ Read a book that a GR friend rated 5 stars - Joy D - Klara and the Sun ✔ – 15Jan22

17. Open Up and Talk to Strangers ⇨ Read a book by an author you have never read before - Jaquira Díaz / Ordinary Girls ✔ – 24Jan22

18. Learn the Local History ⇨ Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born - 1920 - 1943 - Letters From Father Christmas ✔ – 09Jan22

19. Have More Fun ⇨ Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage - Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? ✔ – 10Jan22

20. Relive Past Travel Through Photographs ⇨ Photograph on cover - ✔ – 13July22

21. Check out Free Events ⇨ Read a book you checked out from the library - Evans Above ✔ – 21Feb22

22. Learn About a New Culture ⇨ Read a book tagged CULTURAL on it GR Homepage - The Book of Lost Friends ✔ – 28Jan22

23. Discover a Museum ⇨ Read a book that mentions a museum in the text - Atomic Love ✔ – 23Jan22 - Pg 179 - "… The Art Institute is surprisngly quiet for a Saturday." (This is the main art museum in Chicago.)

24. Splurge for Travel Insurance ⇨ Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked - Miss Julia # 12 - Miss Julia Rocks the Cradle ✔ – 19Jan22

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Thanks for joining us BC!

2022 Travel Resolutions

***COMPLETE***

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Goal: 24/24

⇨ 1. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit.
    Wherever You Are by Krista & Becca Ritchie (03/30/22)
   Philadelphia and London

⇨ 2. Add Stamps to Your Passport
Read a book that takes place in more than one country - tell us the countries.
    Whatever It Takes by Krista & Becca Ritchie (03/22/22)
   US and England

⇨ 3. Take a Road Trip
Read a book with an automobile or RV on the cover (post cover).
    The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa (05/21/22)

⇨ 4. Use More Vacation Days
Read a book where the MC takes a vacation (tell us where).
    The Ruthless Groom by Monica Murphy (06/17/22)
   MCs vacation to Mexico

⇨ 5. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased from a deal alert.
    Not My Romeo by Ilsa Madden-Mills (06/11/22)

⇨ 6. Travel Solo
Read a stand alone book that is written in first person POV.
    Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey (04/13/22)

⇨ 7. Be More Adventurous
Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage.
    Aurora's End by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff (03/25/22)

⇨ 8. Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #2 or #3.
    Rising Tides by Nora Roberts (02/10/22)
   #2 in Chesapeake Bay series

⇨ 9. Get Off the Beaten Path
Read a book that has less than 500 ratings on GR.
    When Bae... by Monica Murphy (02/07/22)
   199 ratings at time of completion

⇨ 10. Leave Your Expectations at Home
Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author.
    Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala (04/24/22)

⇨ 11. Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where.
    The Legacy by Elle Kennedy (03/11/22)
   Takes place in Boston

⇨ 12. Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in.
    Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid (01/10/22)
   Takes place in Chicago, IL - I've lived here practically my whole life

⇨ 13. Pack Lighter
Read an ebook or audiobook.
    Sea Swept by Nora Roberts (01/28/22)

⇨ 14. Eat Like a Local
Read a book where the characters hang out at a local diner or eatery.
    The Family You Make by Jill Shalvis (02/19/22)

⇨ 15. Ask for Local Recommendations
Read a book that a GR friend rated 5 stars.
    Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah (02/03/22)

⇨ 16. Walk Down Main Street
Read a book that takes place in a small town.
    From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris (01/18/22)
   Takes place in Bon Temps - a small town in Louisiana

⇨ 17. Stay Fit on the Road
Read a book where the MC exercises regularly or is extremely health conscious.
    Sustained by Emma Chase (02/17/22)

⇨ 18. Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before.
    Truly, Madly by Heather Webber (01/23/22)

⇨ 19. Have More Fun
Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage.
    Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones (02/28/22)

⇨ 20. Relive Past Travel Through Photographs
Read a book with a camera or photograph on the cover (post cover)
    Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng (05/12/22)

⇨ 21. Check out Free Events
Read a book you checked out from the library.
    Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris (02/21/22)

⇨ 22. Take Time to Relax
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading
    Making Her Mine by Monica Murphy (02/09/22)

⇨ 23. Discover a Museum
Read a book that mentions a museum in the text (share text).
    Friends Without Benefits by Penny Reid (02/25/22)
   "Rose made chitchat about a recent outing to the Natural History Museum..." - Page: 326

⇨ 24. Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked
    Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones (01/13/22)

You're all set now Laila Jane! Welcome to the challenge :)

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Resolutions

11⇨ Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #2 or #3.
The Whistler series.
The Judge's List John Grisham 324


12⇨ Get Off the Beaten Path
Read a book that has less than 500 ratings on GR.
Something to HideSomething to HideNoorNoorNoorThe Swimmers Julie Otsuka 3/16

13⇨ Go Somewhere Out of Your Comfort Zone
Read a book from a genre out of your comfort zone - tell us the genre.
Historic Fiction
The Personal Librarian Marie Benedict 2/25

14⇨ Leave Your Expectations at Home
Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author.

15⇨ Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where.
Edinburgh
Lost Books and Old Bones Paige Shelton 3/16

16⇨ Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in.
MIchigan
The Secret of SnowViola Shipman 4/1

17⇨ Pack Lighter
Read an ebook or audiobook.
The Kindest Lie Nancy Johnson

18⇨ Get Back to Nature
Read a book that is set in a wilderness area.

19⇨ Eat Like a Local
Read a book where the characters hang out at a local diner or eatery.
⇨ Splurge Once in a While
Read a book that you purchased for "full price".
20⇨ Unplug Completely
Read a physical book (no ebooks or audiobooks allowed)
⇨ The Man in the High castle {Philip DickAsk for Local Recommendations
Read a book that a GR friend rated 5 stars.
21⇨ Walk Down Main Street
Read a book that takes place in a small town.
22⇨ Be More Spontaneous
Sort your To Read Shelf to Random/30 Books per page. (view spoiler) Read a book from the first page of books.
23⇨ Stay Fit on the Road
Read a book where the MC exercises regularly or is extremely health conscious.
⇨ Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before.
⇨ Learn the Local History
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born.
⇨ Have More Fun
Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage.
⇨ Relive Past Travel Through Photographs
Read a book with a camera or photograph on the cover (post cover)
25⇨ Check out Free Events
Read a book you checked out from the library.
⇨ Take Time to Relax
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading.
⇨ Learn About a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on it GR Homepage
⇨ Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with an MC that works in the food industry IN a DIFFERENT country than your own (tell us their role and where).
⇨ Discover a Museum
Read a book that mentions a museum in the text (share text).
⇨ Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked.
The Devil's cave Martin Walker




3. Read a book that was a gift or a book you bought with a gift card.
God Rest Ye Royal Gentleman

4.Read a series book #2 or #3. The Whistler series.
The Judge's List John Grisham 324

5. Go Somewhere Out of Your Comfort Zone
Read a book from a genre out of your comfort zone - tell us the genre.
Historic Fiction
The Personal Librarian Marie Benedict 2/25

6. Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author.

7. Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where.
Edinburgh
Lost Books and Old Bones Paige Shelton 3/16

8. Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in.
The Secret of Snow

9. Read a physical book (no ebooks or audiobooks allowed)
Anne of Green Gables L.M. Montgomery 2/12

Read a book that a GR friend rated 5 stars.
The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie, and a World Transformed Judy Shepard 3/17

Read a book that takes place in a small town.
Calumet, Michigan
The Women of the Copper Country Mary Doria Russell 3/8

Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Gentlemen of the Road Michael Chabon 2/25

Read a book you checked out from the library.
The Followers Rebecca Wait 2/27

Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked.
Something to Hide Elizabeth George 2/19

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So glad you are joining us Judy!! Have fun :)

Travel Resolutions 2022
Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2022
Complete 1.29.22

Level 3: Choose 24 resolutions and complete the tasks

1. ⇨ Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit. (Charleston)
The Christmas Spirits on Tradd Street. Karen White. 1.3.22

2. ⇨ Add Stamps to Your Passport
Read a book that takes place in more than one country - tell us the countries. (Scotland/England)
The Zig Zag Girl. Elly Griffiths. 1.5.22

3. ⇨ Take a Road Trip
Read a book with an automobile or RV on the cover (post cover).
. Edna Ferber. 1.23.22

4. ⇨ Use More Vacation Days:
Read a book where the MC takes a vacation (cruise from England>NYC).
Over My Dead Body. Jeffrey Archer. 1.12.22

5. ⇨ Plan Ahead
Read a book that will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on - tell us the challenges. (50 States Challenge, Let's Tour the United States, Winter Seasonal Reading Challenge)
Merry and Bright. Debbie Macomber. 1.4.22

6. ⇨ Travel Solo
Read a stand alone book that is written in first person POV.
The Last Thing He Told Me. Laura Dave. 1.4.22

7. ⇨ Be More Adventurous
Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage.
Pirate Latitudes. Michael Crichton. 1.18.22

8. ⇨ Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #3.
All These Worlds. Dennis E. Taylor. 1.22.22

9. ⇨ Go Somewhere Out of Your Comfort Zone
Read a book from a genre out of your comfort zone - tell us the genre. (Mental Health/Illness)
The Night of Many Endings. Melissa Payne. 1.17.22

10. ⇨ Leave Your Expectations at Home
Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author.
The Roman Hat Mystery. Ellery Queen. 1.8.22

11. ⇨ Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where. (Atlanta)
Doctors and Friends. Kimmery Martin. 1.14.22

12. ⇨ Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in.
Diamond. Sharon Sala. 1.6.22

13. ⇨ Pack Lighter
Read an ebook or audiobook.
Firekeeper's Daughter. Angeline Boulley. 1.9.22

14. ⇨ Get Back to Nature
Read a book that is set in a wilderness area.
Angel Falls. Kristin Hannah. 1.5.22

15. ⇨ Eat Like a Local
Read a book where the characters hang out at a local diner or eatery.
Bring Me Home for Christmas. Robyn Carr. 1.7.22

16. ⇨ Unplug Completely
Read a physical book (no ebooks or audiobooks allowed)
The Once and Future Witches. 1.11.22

17. ⇨ Walk Down Main Street
Read a book that takes place in a small town. (Riggs Beach)
Board Stiff. Elaine Viets. 1.29.22

18. ⇨ Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before.
The Librarian Always Rings Twice. Marty Wingate. 1.20.22

19. ⇨ Learn the Local History
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born. (1800s)
A Most English Princess: A Novel of Queen Victoria's Daughter. Clare McHugh. 1.16.22

20. ⇨ Have More Fun
Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage.
Curious Minds. Janet Evanovich. 1.16.22

21. ⇨ Check out Free Events
Read a book you checked out from the library.
I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban. Malala Yousafzai. 1.22.22

22. ⇨ Take Time to Relax
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading.
16 Lighthouse Road. Debbie Macomber. 1.19.22

23. ⇨ Learn About a New Culture.
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on it GR Homepage
The Bookshop of Second Chances. Jackie Fraser. 1.10.22

24. ⇨ Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked
Murder in the Cookbook Nook. Ellery Adams. 1.15.22

That was fast Kim!! Well done :)

finished
will take level 2 18 tasks

❎1⇨ Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit.England Death in High HeelsChristianna Brand1/25/22

❎2⇨ Add Stamps to Your Passport
Read a book that takes place in more than one country - tell us the countries.Dhambizao,Africa and USA.Blood RansomLisa Harris1/4/22
❎3⇨ Use More Vacation Days:
Read a book where the MC takes a vacation (tell us where).Florida Gulf Coast Milkshakes, Mermaids, and MurderSara Rosett. 1/23/22
❎4⇨ Plan Ahead
Read a book that will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on - tell us the challenges.
Fifty Nifty US States: Connecticut
Kiribati's Capital: Tarawa
CCC Periodic Table
The Golden Age of MurderMartin Edwards1/3/22

❎5⇨ Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #2 Justice BuriedPatricia Bradley 1/3/22

❎6⇨ Get Off the Beaten Path
Read a book that has less than 500 ratings on GR. 160 ratings Jellies, Jams, and BodiesDonna Walo Clancy1/6/22

❎7⇨ Leave Your Expectations at Home
Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author.The Religious BodyCatherine Aird
11/12/22

❎8⇨ Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where. Belgravia, London. A Case of Blackmail in BelgraviaClara Benson 1/13/22
❎9⇨ Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in. Georgia Sara RosettMarriage, Monsters-in-Law, and Murder2/4/22

❎10⇨ Pack Lighter
Read an audiobook Cargo of EaglesMargery Allingham 1/14/22

❎11⇨ Walk Down Main Street
Read a book that takes place in a small town.Beaches, Bungalows & BurglariesTonya Kappes1/7/22

❎12⇨ Be More Spontaneous
Sort your To Read Shelf to Random/30 Books per page. (view spoiler) Read a book from the first page of books. Cruising in your Eighties is MurderMike Befeler 1/30/22

❎13⇨ Stay Fit on the Road
Read a book where the MC exercises regularly or is extremely health conscious. Val. By Cook or by CrookMaya Corrigan 1/15/22

❎14⇨ Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before.One Taste Too ManyDebra H. Goldstein 1/5/22

❎15⇨ Learn the Local History
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born. 1948 my birth year. The Hollow ManJohn Dickson Carr 1/9/22

❎16⇨ Check out Free Events
Read a book you checked out from the library. A Bat in the BelfrySarah Graves 2/10/22

❎17⇨ Take Time to Relax
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading.
A Kiss of AdventureCatherine Palmer 1/16/22
❎18⇨ Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked. Line of DutyChristy Barritt 2/9/22

Terrific job Chris!!

Done! 🙂

2022 Travel Resolutions
Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2022

Level 3: 24 tasks
24/24

Resolutions

1 ⇨ Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book that takes place in a location you would most like to visit.
Color Me Murder 1/11/22 ✶✶✶


2 ⇨ Take a Road Trip
Read a book with an automobile or RV on the cover (post cover).
The Book of Cold Cases 3/17/22 ✶✶✶


3 ⇨ Use More Vacation Days:
Read a book where the MC takes a vacation (tell us where).
The Jetsetters (Italy, Greece) 1/13/22 ✶✶✶


4 ⇨ Plan Ahead
Read a book that will fulfill a task for 3 or more challenges you are working on - tell us the challenges.
1. What to Read 2. Twelve Towers 3. It’s All In the Title 4. ATY in 52 books 5. Shrink That TBR 6. Longitude/ Latitude 7. Snow Skiing 8. Spell Outs
My Darling Husband 1/5/22 ✶✶✶ 1/2


5 ⇨ Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased from a deal alert.
Drop Dead Gorgeous 2/13/22 ✶✶✶


6 ⇨ Travel Solo
Read a stand alone book that is written in first person POV.
The Savage Kind 1/11/22 ✶✶


7 ⇨ Be More Adventurous
Read a book tagged ADVENTURE on its GR homepage.
The Charm School 2/1/22 ✶✶✶ 1/2


8 ⇨ Take More Weekend Getaways
Read a series book #2 or #3.
The Mystery of the Sorrowful Maiden (book 3) 1/5/22 ✶✶✶✶


9 ⇨ Get Off the Beaten Path
Read a book that has less than 500 ratings on GR.
Find Me (327 on 1/14/22) 1/14/22 ✶✶✶


10 ⇨ Leave Your Expectations at Home
Read a debut novel (first published work) by an author.
A Flicker in the Dark 1/16/22 ✶✶✶✶


11 ⇨ Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you've not visited but would like to visit - tell us where.
When You Are Mine (London, England) 1/12/22 ✶✶✶


12 ⇨ Explore Your Own Backyard
Read a book that takes place in the state/country you live in.
The Matzah Ball 1/18/22 ✶✶✶


13 ⇨ Pack Lighter
Read an ebook or audiobook.
Troubled Blood 1/2/22 ✶✶✶✶


14 ⇨ Get Back to Nature
Read a book that is set in a wilderness area.
The Deepest of Secrets 3/20/22 ✶✶✶


15 ⇨ Eat Like a Local
Read a book where the characters hang out at a local diner or eatery.
Fishing for Trouble 2/7/22 ✶✶✶ 1/2


16 ⇨ Splurge Once in a While
Read a book that you purchased for "full price".
Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead 3/1/22 ✶✶✶✶


17 ⇨ Walk Down Main Street
Read a book that takes place in a small town.
Murder at the Beacon Bakeshop 2/11/22 ✶✶✶ 1/2


18 ⇨ Be More Spontaneous
Sort your To Read Shelf to Random/30 Books per page. (view spoiler) Read a book from the first page of books.
Homicide and Halo-Halo 2/23/22 ✶✶✶


19 ⇨ Open Up and Talk to Strangers
Read a book by an author you have never read before.
Winter's Orbit 1/7/22 ✶✶✶✶ 1/2


20 ⇨ Learn the Local History
Read a book that takes place anytime before the year you were born.
Wicked in His Arms 1/13/22 ✶✶✶✶


21 ⇨ Have More Fun
Read a book tagged HUMOR on its GR Homepage.
The Arc 2/18/22 ✶✶✶✶


22 ⇨ Check out Free Events
Read a book you checked out from the library.
The Night She Disappeared 1/1/22 ✶✶✶✶


23 ⇨ Take Time to Relax
Relax and read a book you are really looking forward to reading.
The Maid 1/20/22 ✶✶✶✶


24 ⇨ Splurge for Travel Insurance
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked.
To Sir Phillip, With Love 1/20/22 ✶✶✶✶