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Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments What a great challenge! I'm in!


message 2: by Robin H-R (last edited May 24, 2023 09:39AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Spaces and Tasks

Adventure Alley (Purples)
Marco Polo Parkway
-Read a book with a purple cover (does not have to be an adventure genre)
The Carnation Murder (Adele Gossling Mysteries, #1) by Tam May The Carnation Murder

Aloha Wanderwell Way
-Read an adventure novel where the main character takes a journey by air or sea
In Search of the Castaways or, The Children of Captain Grant by Jules Verne In Search of the Castaways or, The Children of Captain Grant

Free Space
Ordeal by Linda Lovelace Ordeal

Reading Railroad
-Read a book that takes place after the printing press was invented (after 1450)
John Brown's Body (Alphonso Clay Mysteries of the Civil War) by Jack Martin John Brown's Body

Biography Boulevard (Light Blue)
Royalty Road
-Read a biographical fiction novel about a member of a royal family
The Bastard Princess (The Elizabeth of England Chronicles, #1) by G. Lawrence The Bastard Princess

Chance
-Randomize your TBR - Read the first historical fiction book on the list
Fall of Angels (Inspector Redfyre Mystery #1) by Barbara Cleverly Fall of Angels

Start Up Street
-Read a book with a light blue cover
A Case of Blackmail in Belgravia (Freddy Pilkington-Soames Adventures #1) by Clara Benson A Case of Blackmail in Belgravia

Reputation Run
-Read a biographical fiction about someone who has a job with a bad reputation (think bankers, prostitutes, royal officials (think Thomas Cromwell, Rasputin)
The Ladies of Whitechapel London. 1888. Their Stories. by Denise Bloom The Ladies of Whitechapel: London. 1888. Their Stories.

Mystery Midway (Pink)
Amateur Avenue
-Read a historical mystery featuring an amateur detective/sleuth
Curse of the Poppy (Penny Green, #5) by Emily Organ Curse of the Poppy

Electric Company
-Read any historical fiction novel that takes place before the invention of the light bulb (1879)
The Cradle Breaker A Victorian Mystery-Thriller (Convenient Women Collection Book 1) by Delphine Woods The Cradle Breaker: A Victorian Mystery-Thriller

Deduction Drive
- Read a book with pink on the cover
The Wrong Girl (The Adventures of Bianca Dangereuse, #1) by Donis Casey The Wrong Girl

Dark Alley
- Read a historical fiction mystery where the protagonist does not have a “sidekick” or partner
A Fatal Affair (Jazz & Gin Cozy Mystery, #1) by Carolyn L. Dean A Fatal Affair

Pennsylvania Railroad
-Read a historical fiction novel featuring a non-royal leader (president, prime-minister, dictator, etc.)
THE POPE'S BUTCHER by Joseph C. Gioconda The Pope's Butcher

Alternate Fiction Highway (Orange)
As Things We Know It Ave
- Read an historical fiction with a battle/war scene on the cover
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane The Red Badge of Courage

Ancient Ways Circle
- Read an alternate historical fiction that takes place outside of Europe
Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Never Happened Road
- Read a historical fiction novel where one of the title words starts with “A” (a, an, and do not count)
Against the Light A Late Edwardian Mystery by Marjorie Eccles Against the Light

Fantasy Freeway (Red)
Arthur Alley
- Read a historical fiction novel with something “glowing” on the cover
Murder by Magic A Charles Dickens short story by J.C. Briggs Murder by Magic: A Charles Dickens short story

Magic Street
- Read a historical fiction fantasy novel featuring “mythical” beasts
Hoard It All Before A humorous cozy mystery with a dragon detective (The Circus of Unusual Creatures Book 1) by Tammie Painter Hoard It All Before: A humorous cozy mystery with a dragon detective

Power Pathway
-Read a historical fiction novel with red on the cover
The Bohemian Girl (Denton Book 2) by Kenneth M. Cameron The Bohemian Girl

B.&O. Railroad
-Read a historical fiction novel with a black cover
The Lunatic Fringe A Novel Wherein Theodore Roosevelt Meets the Pink Angel by William L. DeAndrea The Lunatic Fringe: A Novel Wherein Theodore Roosevelt Meets the Pink Angel

Time to Change to Classic Circle(Yellow)
Slip Street
- Read a historical fiction time-slip novel where the protagonist goes back to a war
A Second Chance (The Chronicles of St Mary's #3) by Jodi Taylor A Second Chance

Back to Youth
- Read any young adult historical fiction novel that is part of a series
Death in the Devil's Den Alfie's gang face the biggest threat yet! (Victorian London Murder Mysteries Book 6) by Cora Harrison Death in the Devil's Den: Alfie's gang face the biggest threat yet!

Water Works
-Read a historical fiction novel that takes place in a country that borders a major body of water
Murder at Queen's Landing (Wrexford & Sloane, #4) by Andrea Penrose Murder at Queen's Landing


Timeless Trail
-Read any historical fiction novel with yellow on the cover
Tales of the Sunshine Samurai Japan's Greatest Detective Books One and Two by Jun Carnecer Tales of the Sunshine Samurai: Japan's Greatest Detective: Books One and Two

Literary Lane (Green)
Traveler’s Way
-Read a historical fiction literary novel about an immigrant
Death on the Line The MacKay Mysteries, Book 1 by Carol Amorosi Death on the Line

Lover’s Row
-Read a historical fiction novel by an author you love
The Lost Daughter A Jean Brash Mystery 2 by David Ashton The Lost Daughter: A Jean Brash Mystery 2

All Over Avenue
-Read a historical fiction literary novel that takes place in Asia
The Kitchen Boy A Novel of the Last Tsar (A Romanov Novel Book 1) by Robert Alexander The Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar

Shortline Railroad
-Read a “short” historical fiction novel- less than 250 pages
You Bet Your Life (The Toby Peters Mysteries) by Stuart M. Kaminsky You Bet Your Life

Saga Street(Dark Blue)
Family Matters Row
- Read any historical fiction saga that features a family that relocates
Sins of the Father A Mafia Thriller (The Consentino Crime Saga Book 1) by Vincent B. Davis II Sins of the Father: A Mafia Thriller

Luxury Tax
- Read any historical fiction novel that takes place in England during the reign of George III
The Dead Shall Not Rest (Dr. Thomas Silkstone, #2) by Tessa Harris The Dead Shall Not Rest

On and On Alley
-Read any historical fiction saga that is part of a series with three or more books
David Rise (The David Trilogy #1) by Mark Buchanan David: Rise


message 3: by Robin H-R (last edited Oct 17, 2022 10:33AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 3
Space Landed On: Aloha Wanderwell Way
Task: Read an adventure novel where the main character takes a journey by air or sea
In Search of the Castaways or, The Children of Captain Grant by Jules Verne In Search of the Castaways or, The Children of Captain Grant

Date Finished: 10/02/2022


message 4: by Robin H-R (last edited Oct 17, 2022 10:32AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 6
Space Landed On: Reputation Run
Task: Read a biographical fiction about someone who has a job with a bad reputation
The Ladies of Whitechapel London. 1888. Their Stories. by Denise Bloom The Ladies of Whitechapel: London. 1888. Their Stories.

Date Finished: 10/05/2006


message 5: by Robin H-R (last edited Oct 17, 2022 10:32AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 4
Space Landed On: Deduction Drive
Task: Read a book with pink on the cover
The Wrong Girl (The Adventures of Bianca Dangereuse, #1) by Donis Casey The Wrong Girl

Finished: 10/09/2022


message 6: by Robin H-R (last edited Oct 17, 2022 10:31AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 1
Space Landed On: Dark Alley
Task: Read a historical fiction mystery where the protagonist does not have a “sidekick” or partner
A Fatal Affair (Jazz & Gin Cozy Mystery, #1) by Carolyn L. Dean A Fatal Affair

Finished: 10/11/2022


message 7: by Robin H-R (last edited Oct 17, 2022 10:31AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 6
Space Landed On: Roll Again

Number Rolled: 5
Space Landed On: B & O Railroad
Task: Read a historical fiction novel with a black cover
The Lunatic Fringe A Novel Wherein Theodore Roosevelt Meets the Pink Angel by William L. DeAndrea The Lunatic Fringe: A Novel Wherein Theodore Roosevelt Meets the Pink Angel

Finished: 10/16/2022


message 8: by Robin H-R (last edited Oct 23, 2022 07:40AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 6
Space Landed On: Traveler’s Way
Task: Read a historical fiction literary novel about an immigrant
Death on the Line by Carol Amorosi Death on the Line

Finished: 10/22/2022


message 9: by Robin H-R (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 6
Space Landed On: Family Matters Row
Task: Read any historical fiction saga that features a family that relocates
Sins of the Father A Mafia Thriller (The Consentino Crime Saga Book 1) by Vincent B. Davis II Sins of the Father: A Mafia Thriller

Finished: 10/30/2022


message 10: by Robin H-R (last edited Nov 06, 2022 05:00PM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 4
Space Landed On: Marco Polo Parkway
Task: Read a book with a purple cover (does not have to be an adventure genre)
The Carnation Murder (Adele Gossling Mysteries, #1) by Tam May The Carnation Murder

Finished: 11/6/2022


message 11: by Robin H-R (last edited Nov 20, 2022 08:53AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 6
Space Landed On: Chance
Task: Randomize your TBR - Read the first historical fiction book on the list
Fall of Angels (Inspector Redfyre Mystery #1) by Barbara Cleverly Fall of Angels

Finished: 11/13/2022


message 12: by Robin H-R (last edited Nov 22, 2022 12:54PM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 1
Space Landed On: Start Up Street
Task: Read a book with a light blue cover
A Case of Blackmail in Belgravia (Freddy Pilkington-Soames Adventures #1) by Clara Benson A Case of Blackmail in Belgravia

Finished: 11/20/2022


message 13: by Robin H-R (last edited Nov 25, 2022 09:46AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 3
Space Landed On: Amateur Avenue
Task: Read a historical mystery featuring an amateur detective/sleuth
Curse of the Poppy (Penny Green, #5) by Emily Organ Curse of the Poppy

Finished: 11/25/2020


message 14: by Robin H-R (last edited Nov 26, 2022 04:00PM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 1
Space Landed On: Electric Company
Task: Read any historical fiction novel that takes place before the invention of the light bulb (1879)
The Cradle Breaker A Victorian Mystery-Thriller (Convenient Women Collection Book 1) by Delphine Woods The Cradle Breaker: A Victorian Mystery-Thriller

Finished: 11/26/2022


message 15: by Robin H-R (last edited Dec 29, 2022 03:00PM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 6
Space Landed On: Ancient Ways Circle
Task: Read an alternate historical fiction that takes place outside of Europe
Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Finished: 12/29/2022


message 16: by Robin H-R (last edited Dec 30, 2022 05:16PM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 3
Space Landed On: Arthur Alley
Task: Read a historical fiction novel with something “glowing” on the cover
Murder by Magic A Charles Dickens short story by J.C. Briggs Murder by Magic: A Charles Dickens short story

Finished: 12/30/2022


message 17: by Robin H-R (last edited Jan 01, 2023 09:52AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 6
Space Landed On: Back To Youth
Task: Read any young adult historical fiction novel that is part of a series
Death in the Devil's Den Alfie's gang face the biggest threat yet! (Victorian London Murder Mysteries Book 6) by Cora Harrison Death in the Devil's Den: Alfie's gang face the biggest threat yet!

Finished: 12/31/2022


message 18: by Robin H-R (last edited Jan 08, 2023 09:39AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 5
Space Landed On: Lover’s Row
Task: Read a historical fiction novel by an author you love
The Lost Daughter A Jean Brash Mystery 2 by David Ashton The Lost Daughter: A Jean Brash Mystery 2 - David Ashton

Finished: 1/7/2023


message 19: by Robin H-R (last edited Jan 14, 2023 08:46PM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 1
Space Landed On: All Over Avenue
Task: Read a historical fiction literary novel that takes place in Asia
The Kitchen Boy A Novel of the Last Tsar (A Romanov Novel Book 1) by Robert Alexander The Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar

Finished: 1/14/2023


message 20: by Robin H-R (last edited Jan 20, 2023 08:12AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 3
Space Landed On: Luxury Tax
Task: Read any historical fiction novel that takes place in England during the reign of George III
The Dead Shall Not Rest (Dr. Thomas Silkstone, #2) by Tessa Harris The Dead Shall Not Rest

Finished: 1/19/2023


message 21: by Robin H-R (last edited Jan 21, 2023 07:42AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 6
Space Landed On: Free Space
Task: Read any book of your choosing (does not have to be historical fiction)
Ordeal by Linda Lovelace Ordeal

Finished: 1/20/2023


message 22: by Robin H-R (last edited Jan 26, 2023 01:30PM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 2
Space Landed On: Royalty Road
Task: Read a biographical fiction novel about a member of a royal family
The Bastard Princess (The Elizabeth of England Chronicles, #1) by G. Lawrence The Bastard Princess

Finished: 01/26/2023


message 23: by Robin H-R (last edited Jan 29, 2023 07:59PM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 4
Space Landed On: Jail (Just Visiting)
Number Rolled: 5
Space Landed On: Pennsylvania Railroad
Task: Read a historical fiction novel featuring a non-royal leader (president, prime-minister, dictator, etc.)
The Pope's Butcher by Joseph C. Gioconda The Pope's Butcher

Finished: 01/29/2023


message 24: by Robin H-R (last edited Feb 05, 2023 11:28AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 4
Space Landed On: Never Happened Road
Task: Read a historical fiction novel where one of the title words starts with “A” (a, an, and do not count)
Against the Light A Late Edwardian Mystery by Marjorie Eccles Against the Light: A Late Edwardian Mystery

Finished: 02/05/2023


message 25: by Joan (new)

Joan | 25 comments The Alice Network by Kate Quinn


message 26: by Robin H-R (last edited Feb 12, 2023 09:02AM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 5
Space Landed On: Power Pathway
Task: Read a historical fiction novel with red on the cover
The Bohemian Girl (Denton Book 2) by Kenneth M. Cameron The Bohemian Girl

Finished: 02/11/2023


message 27: by Robin H-R (last edited Feb 18, 2023 08:38PM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled: 6
Space Landed On: Shortline Railroad
Task: Read a “short” historical fiction novel- less than 250 pages
You Bet Your Life (The Toby Peters Mysteries) by Stuart M. Kaminsky You Bet Your Life

Finished: 02/18/2023


message 28: by Robin H-R (last edited Feb 23, 2023 12:03PM) (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Number Rolled" Since I am close to finishing the challenge, from this point on I will not be "rolling".
Space Landed On: Reading Railroad
Task: Read a book that takes place after the printing press was invented (after 1450)
John Brown's Body (Alphonso Clay Mysteries of the Civil War) by Jack Martin John Brown's Body

Finished: 02/22/2023


message 29: by Robin H-R (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Space Landed On: Magic Street
Task: Read a historical fiction fantasy novel featuring “mythical” beasts
Hoard It All Before A humorous cozy mystery with a dragon detective (The Circus of Unusual Creatures Book 1) by Tammie Painter Hoard It All Before: A humorous cozy mystery with a dragon detective

Finished: 03/05/2023


message 30: by Robin H-R (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Space Landed On: As Things We Know It Ave
Task: Read an historical fiction with a battle/war scene on the cover
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane The Red Badge of Courage

Finished: 03/07/2023


message 31: by Robin H-R (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Space Landed On: Water Works
Task: Read a historical fiction novel that takes place in a country that borders a major body of water
Murder at Queen's Landing (Wrexford & Sloane, #4) by Andrea Penrose Murder at Queen's Landing

Finished: 03/15/2023


message 32: by Robin H-R (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Space Landed On: On and On Alley
Task: Read any historical fiction saga that is part of a series with three or more books
David Rise (The David Trilogy #1) by Mark Buchanan David: Rise

Finished: 3/30/2023


message 33: by Robin H-R (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments One more to go!!!


message 34: by Robin H-R (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments Slip Street
Task - Read a historical fiction time-slip novel where the protagonist goes back to a war
A Second Chance (The Chronicles of St Mary's #3) by Jodi Taylor A Second Chance

Finished: 05/23/2023


message 35: by Robin H-R (new)

Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 382 comments FINISHED!!!


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