Wanderlust Challenges discussion

Virtual Travel Resolutions
One Year from Start

Not all of us have the means to travel abroad, but there are many other ways to explore this wonderful world!


Please choose & level when you sign up: You can change it later.
Level 1: Complete 12 resolutions
Level 2: Complete 18 resolutions
Level 3: Complete 24 resolutions

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. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.

2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.

3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who).

4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where).

5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one).

6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).

7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.

9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).

12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).

17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).

18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Have Passport Will Travel
Foreign Lands
Best Traveling Vicariously
Wanderlust
Around the World One Book from Each Country

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).

22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).

23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how).

24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task).

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Meg ~ Completed Level 3
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Patrizia ~ Completed Level 2
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Tari ~ Completed Level 1
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Trish ~ Completed Level 3

My Spot

Virtual Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
24/24

Resolutions

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited (Denmark). Meet Me at the Museum | Anne Youngson 1/5/24***


2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off (added to my TBR in 2016 and was really looking forward to it - it was disappointing. The Curve of Time: The Classic Memoir of a Woman and Her Children Who Explored the Coastal Waters of the Pacific Northwest | M. Wylie Blanchet 2/14/24**


3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (Friend: Diana). From Doon With Death | Ruth Rendell 3/11/24***


4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (Oxford). Murder at the University | Faith Martin 1/13/24****


5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (Christmas). Murder at the Snowed Inn | Imogen Plimp 1/17/24***


6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover). Love & Saffron | Kim Fay 3/2/24***


7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage (Country listed). Two Testaments | Elizabeth Musser 3/13/24**


8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM. Stormy Petrel | Mary Stewart 5/6/24****


9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (Movie: Eye of the Needle). Eye of the Needle | Ken Follett 2/7/24*****


10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language. Purge | Sofi Oksanen 1/10/24***


11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order). Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil | John Berendt 1/7/24***


12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (Berger & Mitry #2). The Hot Pink Farmhouse | David Handler 2/17/24****


13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (Blomquist is hired to solve a 40 year old mystery - he must put together the puzzle of all the old evidence). The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo | Stieg Larsson 5/29/24****


14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (Jane spends a lot of time in the facilities libraries). Doing Time | Jodi Taylor 2/11/24**


15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (story is about a musician and his cello which has a soul - three of the characters hear the cello playing all the time). Every Thing You Are | Kerry Anne King 7/28/24***


16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text ("quickly activating her beloved computers"). Wired Rogue | Toby Neal 1/23/24***


17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (Libby App). The September House | Carissa Orlando


18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists: Wanderlust (#343). The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax | Dorothy Gilman 1/2/24***


19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn. Winter's End | Paige Shelton 8/28/24****


20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (Born 1956/Pub 1955). Madam, Will You Talk? | Mary Stewart 4/16/24****


21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (Haleakala National Park, Maui, HI). Unsound | Toby Neal 1/21/24*****


22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (BookBub Freebie). Where Rosemary Grows | Sharron Taylor 2/4/24****


23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist (Alicia). The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides 4/10/24***


24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (Geography Lesson/#1: Read a book with a coastal scene)The Unexpected Consequences of Love | Jill Mansell 1/20/24*

Virtual Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Level one: 15/12

Resolutions

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.
England-Murder at the Mansion Alison Golden 1/5/24

2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.
Fatal Blooms Claire Harlow 1/1/24

3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who).
My mom-Once Upon a Christmas Kathi Daley 1/3/24

4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where).
Sparrow Haven’s somewhere in New England, I’m suspecting Vermont and it just sounds cute ‘n fun Death by Dish Claire Harlow 1/2/24

5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one).Death al Dente Joy Patrick 1/4/24 Christmas in Italy

6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).
Pizza- T.C. LoTempio 1/2/24

7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.
A Fatal Nibble Savannah Marlake 1/6/24

9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).
A Fudge Flavored Grudge Rosie A. Point 9/12/24

12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).
Borrowed Pages Mysteries-Baked Off Murder Maggie Benton 1/7/24

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).
(view spoiler)[Why someone wanted the woman dead and where she’d gotten all that money she hid (hide spoiler)] The Women Sleuths Club Murder Sharon Michaels 1/10/24

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).
Charlotte wanted to research the victim when she found a century old skeleton in her well Murder in the 1920s Penny Brooke 1/14/24

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).
Music Mayhem Hazel Smith 9/5/24 The hotel was hosting a couple bands and a music awards presentation

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).
p 149 “…sit in front of our computer and make up lives for other people.” Murder on a Snowy Evening Lynn Cahoon 1/11/24

17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).
NetGalley-A Bean to Die For Tara Lush 1/9/24

18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Have Passport Will Travel
Foreign Lands
Best Traveling Vicariously
Wanderlust
Around the World One Book from Each Country

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).
Daniel Boone National Park in KY Moonlight, Marshmallows & Manslaughter Tonya Kappes 3/14/24

22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).
Author newsletter alert-Hair Today, Dead Tomorrow Amber Crewes 1/16/24

23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how).
The Art of Murder Kathleen Suzette 2/5/24 Abby likes painting landscapes

24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task).

Virtual Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

18/18

Resolutions

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.
Sweden- Omicidio fuori stagione (=Murder out of season) by Arwin J. Seaman 26 May; 4☆


2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.
Lie To Her by Melinda Leigh 12 February; 5☆


3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who).

4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where).
Charleston (South Carolina)- Lavender Blue Murder by Laura Childs 4 January; 5☆


5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one).
Christmas- A Christmas Candy Killing by Christina Romeril 4 July; 4 1/2☆


6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).
Killer Kung Pao by Vivien Chien 2 May; 4☆


7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.
Murder at the Bookstore by Sue Minix 16 January; 3 1/2☆


9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).
Joe Pickett- Open Season by C.J. Box 20 June; 4☆


10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
Verità sgradite (Tracy Crosswhite Vol. 9) (=What She Found) by Robert Dugoni 25 February; 5☆


11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).
An Unforgiving Place by Claire Kells 29 March; 5☆


12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).
Bibliophile Mystery- The Grim Reader by Kate Carlisle 6 February; 4 1/2☆


13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).
in addition to a murder in a harem, there are other oddities that we don't understand how they are connected to each other- Tears of Pearl by Tasha Alexander 4 March; 4 1/2☆


14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).
MC goes to the library to consult old newspapers- On Spine of Death by Tamara Berry 10 January; 5☆


15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).
"Inside were five guards working at COMPUTER stations" (32 % kindle)- Wyoming Mountain Cold Case by Juno Rushdan 6 January; 4 1/2☆


17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).

18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Have Passport Will Travel
Foreign Lands
Best Traveling Vicariously
Wanderlust
Around the World One Book from Each Country

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.
The Dead of Winter by J.C. Kenney 22 January; 4 1/2☆


20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).
Yosemite NP- Yosemite Firestorm by Tanya Stowe 2 March; 4 1/2☆


22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).
Amazon daily offer- La libreria dei gatti neri (=the black cats library) by Piergiorgio Pulixi 21 April; 5☆


23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how).
MC is a painter- Corpse at a Cape Cod Inn by Angela K. Ryan 2 January; 4☆


24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task).
Capital of the Month: Dublin- Read a book where the MC belongs to the world of the book (writer, publisher, bookseller, librarian, restorer, etc. Tell us what it is)
MC is a writer and owns a bookshop- Murder Off the Books by Tamara Berry 11 May; 5☆

Virtual Travel Resolutions
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level 2: complete 18 resolutions
18/18

Resolutions

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.
The Baker's Secret by Lelita Baldock 5★s 14/1/24 Latvia

2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.
Heart Like a Bear by Allen Grove 2★s 6/1/24

3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who).
The Good Dog by Simon Rowell 5★s 11/1/24 Phrynne

4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where).
Heart of the River by Cheryl Adnams 5★s 2/1/24 Mildura, northwest Victoria, AU

5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one).
A Death in Venice by Verity Bright 4★s 23/3/24 Venice Carnival (Carnevale) in the 2 weeks leading up to Lent

6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).
A Deadly Delicious Delivery by Cindy Bell 4★s 8/3/24

7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.
The Chocolate Factory by Mary-Lou Stephens 5★s 23/1/24

9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).
Criminal by Karin Slaughter 3★s 12/1/24 the book series inspired the Will Trent show on TV

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).
The Lady Thief of Belgravia by Allison Grey 3★s 7/1/24

12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).
Murder Never Misses by Faith Martin 5★s 5/1/24 DI Hillary Greene series

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).
Roses for the Dead by Jenny O'Brien 4★s 8/2/24 Alana receives a chilling message: 'Roses are red. Blood is too. One and two are on me. Number three and four are on you.' The killer has a puzzle for Alana

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).
The Bookstore at Rivers End by Phillipa Nefri Clark 5★s 5/1/24 MC was once a librarian, prior to owning her own bookshop and often visited the library for research

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).
The Blue Gum Camp by Leonie Kelsall 3★s 1/1/24 The music at the B&S Ball was constant and ongoing, with the different musicians changing every couple of hours

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).
A Shadow at the Door by Jo Dixon 5★s 4/1/24 Josephine knuckled down to the research on her computer, while Emerson made notes on what they discovered.

17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).
Crime on the Fens by Joy Ellis 5★s 8/1/24 kindle app

18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Have Passport Will Travel
Foreign Lands
Best Traveling Vicariously
Wanderlust
Around the World One Book from Each Country

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).
To the Wild Horizon by Imogen Martin 5★s 3/2/24 Missouri, 1846: A young woman runs from the law along the Oregon Trail. Which is a National Park in Idaho, maintained by the US National Park Service

22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).
The Clairvoyant's Glasses: Time Has a Shadow by Helen Goltz 5★s 31/1/24 Kindle Daily Deal

23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how).

24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task).
The Burning Rooms by Anni Taylor 5★s 12/3/24 National Parks of the World. Australia's Great Barrier Reef. TASK: * Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREAT BARRIER REEF (Three Word Minimum)

Virtual Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Level 3
24/24

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited - Arctic/Canada
by Lily Brooks-Dalton 10/1 2★

2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.
by Jojo Moyes 3/1 2★

3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you - Carol
by Andy Weir 11/1 1★

4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit - Paris
by Matthew Reilly 18/1 4★

5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday - Christmas
by Sarah Morgan 8/1 3★

6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover - wedding cake
by Elaine Viets 10/4 3★

7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage - Australia
by Sarah Barrie 4/12 3★

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.
by Mary Stewart 6/3 4★

9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show - All Creatures, Great and Small
by James Herriot 2/1 4★

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
by Camilla Läckberg 13/2 4★

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).
by Jeaniene Frost 25/1 3★

12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked - In Death
by J.D. Robb 17/1 4★

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot - the puzzle is who of the 10 is the perpetrator
by Agatha Christie 7/1 4★

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library - MCs live in one
by Mark Lawrence 13/1 3.5★

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot - it is how they defeat the enemy, with singing
by Shannah Jay 23/1 4.5★

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text - "There was no need for the computer." p.209
by Jack Heath 16/1 3★

17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app - ePlatform
by Agatha Christie 19/1 3★

18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Best Traveling Vicariously
by Bill Bryson 1/1 4★ - 11th, aka "In a Sunburned Country"

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.
by Lori Nelson Spielman 24/1 3★

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born - 1934
by James Hilton 2/1 5★

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park - Scotland, Outer Islands
by Jenny Colgan 30/1 3.5★

22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert - popped up on ebay many years ago
by J.D. Robb 1/2 4★

23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist
by Sulari Gentill 14/1 5★

24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations
The Great Wall of China 4. *Read a book in which two or more characters die
by Alex Kava 27/1 3★

Virtual Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
18/18

Resolutions

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.
Reputation (England) 1/21/24 ✶✶✶


2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.
A Dangerous Education 1/11/24 ✶✶✶


3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who).
Before We Fall (GR friend) 2/8/24 ✶✶✶


4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where).
Pineapple Street (New York) 1/7/24 ✶✶✶✶


5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one).
Caught Dead Handed (Halloween) 1/16/24 ✶✶


6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).
Recipe for Second Chances 2/15/24 ✶✶✶


7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.
Powerless - Elsie Silver 2/12/24 ✶✶✶✶✶


9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).
The Belle of Belgrave Square 1/12/24 ✶✶✶✶


12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).
Shot in the Dark Coffehouse Mystery 1/14/24 ✶✶✶✶


13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).
The Lies You Wrote 1/3/24 ✶✶✶
(Delaney goes to the library to use the computer.)


15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).
Zero Days 1/1/24 ✶✶
(Page 4, “…was full of housebreaking tools and computer equipment…”)


17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).
Lies That Comfort and Betray (Audible app) 1/6/24 ✶✶✶✶


18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Have Passport Will Travel
Foreign Lands
Best Traveling Vicariously
Wanderlust
Around the World One Book from Each Country

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.
Devil in Winter 1/17/24 ✶✶✶✶


20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).
My Cousin Rachel(1/1/51) 1/2/24 ✶✶✶✶


21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).
Death in the Dark Woods 1/2/24 ✶✶✶✶
(Chequamegon-Nicolet National Park in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.)


22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).
Hurt for Me (Kindle First Read) 2/2/24 ✶✶✶✶


23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how).
Between Two Strangers 1/30/24 ✶✶✶✶


24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task).

Lesotho's Capital: Maseru
4. Maletsunyane Falls
✱ Read one of the highest numbered books on your TBR (sort by number, 100 per page and chose a book from last page; share TBR position)
First Lie Wins (#393) 1/18/24 ✶✶✶✶

Virtual Travel
January 01 - December 31, 2024

Resolutions

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited ==> Ireland
A Turn for the Bad, Sheila Connolly 01/18

2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.
Sorry I Missed You, Suzy Krause 02/11

3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you ==> a couple of Goodreads friends
Vinyl Resting Place, Olivia Blacke 02/13

4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit ==> Florence (I've only seen it from a train)
Murder in Florence, Olivia Blacke 01/01

5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday ==> Christmas
Christmas Scarf Murder, Carlene O'Connor et al 01/02

6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover
Death on a Silver Platter, Joanne Pence 03/12

7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage ==> country is listed
The Double Comfort Safari Club, Alexander McCall Smith 03/01

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.
Deadly Dram, Melinda Mullet 01/28

9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).
The Penquin Pool Murder, Stuart Palmer 02/02

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry, Frederik Backman 02/09

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).
Peg and Rose Solve a Murder, Laurien Berenson 02/11

12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked ==> Poppy Fields
Fields' Guide to Pharaohs, Julie Mulhern 04/01

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot ==> What killed the first victim? There's nothing obvious...
Dead in the Water, Annelise Ryan 03/20

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library ==> Lee has signed on to volunteer at the library
Late Checkout, Carol J. Perry 03/09

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot ==> the story centers around the Beatles
The Beatle Car Bandits, Kal Smagh 02/24

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text ==> "What about the computer file?" Kindle page 187
Dead of Winter Break, Kelly Brakenhoff 03/07

17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app ==> Kindle app
Penny for Your Secrets, Anna Lee Huber 01/20

18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Best Traveling Vicariously
My Family and Other Animals, Gerald Durrell 05/06

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.
The Winter Murder Case, S.S. Van Dine 04/12

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born ==> 1923
The Inimitable Jeeves, P.G. Wodehouse 01/23

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park ==> Colorado
Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park, Aaron Johnson 05/10

22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert ==> Audible audiobooks sale
Pride and Premeditation, Tirzah Price 04/14

23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way
Hijack in Abstract, Larissa Reinhart 03/03

24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations ==> Fifty Nifty States
Read a book that takes place in Hawaii
Coconut Wireless, Toby Neal 03/20

Virtual Travel Resolutions

Level 2: Complete 18 resolutions

20/18 DONE

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
takes place in a country you have not yet visited England Amongst Our Weapons Ben Aaronovitch 6/1
2. Create a Travel Bucket List
you've really wanted to read but keep putting off Dead Is So Last Year Marlene Perez 5/30
3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
friend or family member has recommended to you Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom Sangu Mandanna 5/31
4. Virtually Visit a New City
takes place in a city you would really like to visit Charleston and Shadows Landing Face-Off Kathleen Brooks 12/25
5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
focuses on a holiday British Yuletide merriment A Gentleman Under the Mistletoe Grace Burrowes 12/2
6. Try a New International Cuisine
prepared food on cover Karen Rose Smith 4/28

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
author initials in MUSEUM Knot Ready for Murder Mary Marks 7/8
9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
inspired a TV show Raisins and Almonds Kerry Greenwood 6/14
10. Learn a New Language
has been translated from its original language -- Italian Game of Mirrors Andrea Camilleri 6/18
11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
title includes all the letters in VLOG Lady Violet Attends a Wedding Grace Burrowes 6/21
12. Relive Past Travels
from a series you have already started and really liked Legend of the White Wolf Terry Spear 6/4
13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
included some kind of puzzle in the plot - bunches- The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers Samuel Burr 8/28
16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
COMPUTER found in the text "started selling used computer parts" loc 1958 Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America Firoozeh Dumas 6/30
17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
you downloaded through an app Libby and Amazon Damaged Shadows Kathleen Brooks 12/20
18. Discover the World through GR Lists
from one of the below lists-- Have Passport Will Travel Travels with Charley: In Search of America John Steinbeck 8/4
19. Explore the Seasons
one the following words in title: Summer Seabreeze Summer Jan Moran 7/3
20. Learn the Local History published anytime before the year you were born 1929 The Man in the Queue Josephine Tey 6/17
21. Virtually Explore a National Park
set in a National Park -- Pinnacles National Park Forgotten Trail Claire Kells 1/8
22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
purchased through a deal alert Seduction and Sapphires Liliana Hart 7/10
23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
MC who is an artist Trent Faulkner designs and builds custom furniture Broken Shadows Kathleen Brooks 11/5

Virtual Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

24 of 24 Complete

Resolutions

🔹️1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.
Burial Rites - Hannah Kent - 1/6/24 - Iceland

🔹️2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.
Tom Lake - Ann Patchett - 2/28/24

🔹️3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who).
The Covenant of Water - Abraham Verghese - 10/4/24 - Arlene

🔹️4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where).
In the Woods - Tana French - 3/15/24 - Dublin

🔹️5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one).
A Holiday by Gaslight - Mimi Matthews - 2/13/24 - Christmas

🔹️6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).
A Secret Wish - Barbara Freethy - 12/21/24


🔹️7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane - Lisa See - 2/7/24

🔹️8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.
The Siren of Sussex - Mimi Matthews - 5/30/24 - MM

🔹️9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).
All Quiet on the Western Front - Erich Maria Remarque - 6/12/24 - 1930 and 2022 movie of the same name

🔹️10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
The Devotion of Suspect X - Keigo Higashino - 1/3/24 - translated from Japanese

🔹️11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).
Love in Lingerie - Alessandra Torre - 2/10/24

🔹️12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).
An Impossible Impostor - Deanna Raybourn - 1/2/24 - Veronica Speedwell

🔹️13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).
Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins - 3/11/24 - Katniss and Peta solve riddles to win the Hunger Games.

🔹️14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).
Books Can Be Deceiving - Jenn McKinlay - 5/25/24 - Lyndsey is the library director and one of her visiting authors is murdered.

🔹️15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).
Death at La Fenice - Donna Leon - 9/7/24 - Maestro Helmut Wellauer, considered the world's greatest living conductor, is found dead of cyanide poisoning between Acts 2 and 3 of La Traviata at Venice's La Fenice Opera House.

🔹️16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).
Starter Villain - John Scalzi - 2/28/24 - p203 - "Gratas peered into his computer, brow furrowed".

🔹️17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).
The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold - 1/12/24 - Libby

🔹️18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Have Passport Will Travel
Foreign Lands
Best Traveling Vicariously
Wanderlust
Around the World One Book from Each Country
Dark Star Safari - Paul Theroux - 10/26/24 - #11 - Have Passport Will Travel

🔹️19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.
One Crazy Summer - Rita Williams-Garcia - 2/29/24

🔹️20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).
Their Eyes Were Watching God - Zora Neale Hurston - 2/6/24 - orig pub 1937

🔹️21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).
Track of the Cat - Nevada Barr - 1/18/24 - Guadalupe National Park in Texas

🔹️22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).
Matterhorn - Christopher Reich - 6/27/24 - Kindle book deal alert

🔹️23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how).
The Kill Artist - Daniel Silva - 8/8/24 - Gabriel is an art restorer and Israeli spy

🔹️24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task).
This is from the Five Year Anniversary Challenge
Scotland: Summer Canal Adventure: June 2019
Day Five (Falkirk): Read one of the longest books on your TBR (tell us how many pages).
Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros - 3/8/24 - 895 pages

Welcome Tari, Patrizia, Brenda, Kylie, Geri, Meg, Jonquil, and Lynda!

Virtual Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
13/24

Resolutions

✔️1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited. - Germany - Unconventional Avery Aster - 1/4/24

✔️2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off. - The Master Kresley Cole - 1/14/24

3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who).

✔️4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where). - Melbourne, Australia - The Rosie Project Graeme Simsion - 1/6/24

✔️5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one). - Christmas - Christmas in Signal Bend Susan Fanetti - 2/24/24

6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).

7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.

✔️9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book). - Big Little Lies Liane Moriarty - 1/20/24

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).

✔️12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name). - Treading Water - Finding Forever Marie Force - 1/2/24

✔️13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details). - MC is trying to figure out who killed other MC's mother - River's End Nora Roberts - 1/11/24

✔️14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details). - MC goes to the library to study (she is a student) - Falling Hard Blair Babylon - 2/17/24

✔️15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how). - MC is a musician in a band - Rocked Livia Grant - 1/24/24

✔️16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text). - Pg 18-with the computer booted up - For the Record K.A. Linde - 1/3/24

✔️17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app). - Kobo - Theirs to Treasure Sierra Cartwright - 1/5/24

18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Have Passport Will Travel
Foreign Lands
Best Traveling Vicariously
Wanderlust
Around the World One Book from Each Country

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).

✔️22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type). - Amazon .99 sale-Private Property Skye Warren - 1/8/24

✔️23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how). - MC is an artist and a art collector - Struck from the Record K.A. Linde - 2/25/24

24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task)

VIRTUAL TRAVEL RESOLUTIONS, 1/1 – 12/31
24/24 COMPLETE

1. RECEIVE A VIRTUAL PASSPORT STAMP
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.
Scotland : The Poison Pen (Scottish Bookshop #9), by Paige Shelton, finished 1/19/24 ★★★★

2. CREATE A TRAVEL BUCKET LIST
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.
Murder at the Mill (Redmond & Haze #3), by Irina Shapiro, finished 1/3/24 ★★★★

3. DISCUSS TRAVEL IDEAS WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who).
friend Karen : Rock, Paper, Scissors, by Alice Feeney, finished 1/12/24 ★★★★

4. VIRTUALLY VISIT A NEW CITY
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where)
Venice : The Good Thief’s Guide to Venice (Good Thief’s Guide #4), by Chris Ewan, finished 3/14/24 ★★★.5

5. CELEBRATE A HOLIDAY, EVENT OR FESTIVAL FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one).
Halloween: Murder at the Vicarage (Sophie Sayers #2), by Debbie Young, finished 1/30/24 ★★★.5

6. TRY A NEW INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).
Haunted Hibiscus (Tea Shop #22), by Laura Childs, finished 1/26/24 ★★★★


7. EXPLORE A NEW CULTURE
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.
The Dark Vineyard (Bruno, Chief of Police #2), by Martin Walker, finished 2/15/24 ★★★★

8. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF A MUSEUM
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.
author Margaret Mizushima – Hunting Hour (Timber Creek K-9 #3), finished 1/2/24 ★★★★

9. WATCH A FILM OR TV SHOW SET IN ANOTHER COUNTRY
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).
A Thief of Time (Leaphorn & Chee #8), by Tony Hillerman, finished 1/4/24 ★★★★
Dark Winds

10. LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
Death in a Strange Country (Commissario Brunetti #2), by Donna Leon, finished 2/18/24 ★★★★


11. SATIATE YOUR WANDERLUST WITH A TRAVEL VLOG
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).
Some DanGer InVOLved (Barker & Llewelyn #1), by Will Thomas, finished 1/14/24 ★★★★

12. RELIVE PAST TRAVELS
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).
The Atlas Maneuver (Cotton Malone #18), by Steve Berry, finished 1/16/24 ★★★★.5

13. PUT TOGETHER A JIGSAW PUZZLE DEPICTING A FAVORITE DESTINATION
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).
A Midnight Puzzle (Secret Staircase #3), by Gigi Pandian, finished 1/3/24 ★★★★
Who was the murderer?

14. RESEARCH A DESTINATION AT YOUR LIBRARY
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).
Arf (Bowser & Birdie #2), by Spencer Quinn, finished 1/6/24 ★★★.5
p. 179 "Mr. Savoy had gotten Birdie settled at a scuffed-up table in the library loft."

15. LISTEN TO SOME INTERNATIONAL MUSIC
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how)
Evanly Choirs (Constable Evans #3), by Rhys Bowen, finished 1/31/24 ★★★.5
(view spoiler)[ The murder victim was an opera singer, and there’s an area-wide choral competition at the center of the story. (hide spoiler)]

16. WANDER THE GLOBE WITH GOOGLE EARTH
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).
An Invitation to Murder (Oldminster #1), by Norman Russell, finished 1/18/24 ★★★.5
p. 6 "A boring computer programmer from Silicon Valley?"

17. DOWNLOAD A FREE VIRTUAL TRAVEL APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).
Audible : Poppy Harmon Investigates (Desert Flowers #1), by Lee Hollis, finished 1/10/24 ★★★.5

18. DISCOVER THE WORLD THROUGH GR LISTS
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Wanderlust #255 : In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeanette,by Hampton Sides, finished 2/6/24 ★★★.5

19. EXPLORE THE SEASONS
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn
One Summer in Paris, by Sarah Morgan, finished 3/20/24 ★★★.5

20. LEARN THE LOCAL HISTORY
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date)
publ 1934 : Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?, by Agatha Christie, finished 2/28/24 ★★★★


21. VIRTUALLY EXPLORE A NATIONAL PARK
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).
Natchez Trace MS : Deep South (Anna Pigeon #8), by Nevada Barr, finished 2/23/24 ★★★★

22. SIGN UP FOR TRAVEL ALERTS
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).
Chirp Books Hot Deal : Murder at Archly Manor (High Society Lady Detective #1), by Sara Rosett, finished 1/18/24 ★★★.5

23. EXPERIENCE A NEW DESTINATION THROUGH ART
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how).
Martha and her friends make gorgeous quilts : Knot in My Backyard (Quilting #2), by Mary Marks, finished 1/24/24 ★★★.5

24. EXPLORE WANDERLUST CHALLENGES
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task).
International Chocolate Day #6, Read a book published between 1983-1995
publ 1985 : There’s Nothing to Be Afraid Of (Sharon McCone #6), by Marcia Muller, finished 1/18/24 ★★★★


*** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 3/20/24 ***

Jan wrote: "Welcome Tari, Patrizia, Brenda, Kylie, Geri, Meg, Jonquil, and Lynda!"

Thanks Jan :)

Virtual Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
17/24

Resolutions

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.- Central African Republic- Malaria Dreams: An African Adventure by Stuart Stevens-2/15/24

2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.- Foucault’s Pendulum by Umberto Eco - 2/14/24

3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who). my friend Jean recommended -The Coroner's Lunch by Colin Cotterill-2/29/24-

4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where). Srinigar in Kashmir- Secrets of the Kashmir Valley by Farhana Qazi-2/14/24

5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one).

6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).- Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide by Cecily Wong - 3/11/24-

7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.- There's Nothing to Be Afraid Of by Marcia Muller-4/24/24-

9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).- Vera- The Crow Trap by Cleeves, Ann -1/23/24

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.- The Fugitive by Marcel Proust-1/30/24

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).- Design for Living by Noël Coward- 3/11/24

12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).- Phryne Fisher- Death by Water by Kerry Greenwood-1/10/24-

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).- A Killer leaves several riddles as clues in -Murder in the Dark by Kerry Greenwood- 2/8/24

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).-The MCs visit a vast hidden library in The Penultimate Peril by Lemony Snicket-3/18/24-

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).- RuPaul's memoirs about how he broke into show biz focus mostly on his music- not drag per se- The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaul-4/14/24-

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).- p.i-14,000 Things to Be Happy About: The Happy Book- "...and finally a personal computer that today contains more than a million bytes' worth of word-pictures." 1/1/24

17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).- through Kindle- Guy Mannering by Walter Scott-2/18/24-

18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Have Passport Will Travel
Foreign Lands
Best Traveling Vicariously
Wanderlust
Around the World One Book from Each Country

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).-pub. 1927- The Big Four by Agatha Christie- 2/2/24

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).

22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).- along long time ago.... I bought the complete set of Dickens' works in a book club deal through the mail- -The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens- 2/1/24-

23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how).- Charles Arrowby is a retired performing artist in The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch-1/4/24

24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task)

Thanks for joining Karen, Barb & Ed.

Start: January 1, 2024
End: December 31, 2024
Level 2: Complete 18 resolutions
Read: 0/18

Resolutions:

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.

✔2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off. What January Remembers - Faith Gardner ✧✧✧✧✧ 1/7/24

✔3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who). BadAsstronauts - Grady Hendrix ✧✧✧ 1/2/24 ➖ Cousin

✔4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where). Fever House - Keith Rosson ✧✧✧ 1/12/24 ➖ Portland, Oregon

✔5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one). One Must Go - Alex Reid ✧✧✧ 1/20/24 ➖ Halloween

6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).

7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.

9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).

✔12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name). Dead Man's Song - Jonathan Maberry ✧✧✧✧ 1/13/24 ➖ Pine Deep Series

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).

17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).

18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Have Passport Will Travel
Foreign Lands
Best Traveling Vicariously
Wanderlust
Around the World One Book from Each Country

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).

22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).

23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how).

24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task).

my spot

Glad you're joining us Bobbi & Sallie!

Virtual Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Level 3: Complete 24 resolutions
24/24

Resolutions

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.
My Brother Michael by Mary Stewart 2/4

2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.
The Dialogues of Plato by Plato 2/20

3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who).
Password to Larkspur Lane by Carolyn Keene 4/12
My friend Clair. It was her favorite when she was younger.

4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where).
Fired Up by Jayne Ann Krentz 1/17
Seattle, Washington

5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one).
The Penguin Book of Christmas Stories: From Hans Christian Andersen to Angela Carter by Jessica Harrison 12/2
Christmas

6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).
Irresistible by Susan Mallery 5/2

7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage - or Country Name.
The Immaculate Deception by Iain Pears 2/26
Italy on MP

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.
The King's Evil by Edward Marston 1/26

9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).
Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons 2/6

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.
Lysistrata by Aristophanes 2/23
Greek

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).
The Provincial Lady Goes Further by E.M. Delafield 2/29

12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).
Sackett's Land by Louis L'Amour 2/27
The Sacketts series, which I'm reading way out of order. :)

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).
Ride the River by Louis L'Amour 2/9
Echo inherits a Chinese puzzle box with a jewel hidden inside.

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).
Unexpected Magic: Collected Stories by Diana Wynne Jones 1/22
Alex is sent to the library when he gets to the castle, and spend several hours in there.

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).
Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz 1/15
Opera singer kills with her voice.

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).
Shards of Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold 1/6
"stabbing away witha light pen at a computer interface..." location 294

17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).
Barrayar by Lois McMaster Bujold 1/12
Listened to the audiobook on Libby.

18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Around the World One Book from Each Country - Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri 3/22

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.
A Summer Idyll by Betty Neels 1/28

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).
Utopia by Thomas More 1/23
1516

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).
The Panther Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner 3/23
Everglades

22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).
Metamorphoses by Ovid 3/13
Thriftbooks Wish list alert

23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center 1/17
Sadie is a portrait painter.

24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task).
Iconic Trails > The Appalachian Trail
#4 Virginia, because that's where I live now. and I love the Smoky Mountains!
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (three words minimum).
The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel by Emmuska Orczy 3/15

Welcome Teri!

sign me up please

Virtual Travel Resolutions
01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024

Resolutions

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.

2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.

3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who).

4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where).

5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one).

6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).

7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.

9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).

12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).

17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).

18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Have Passport Will Travel
Foreign Lands
Best Traveling Vicariously
Wanderlust
Around the World One Book from Each Country

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).

22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).

23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how).

24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task).

Thanks for joining Bev!

FINISHED lEVEL 1

Resolutions

X 1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited. Botswana From a Far and Lovely Country Alexander McCall Smith 1/12

X 2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off. Migrations Charlotte McConaghy 1/20

X 3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you A friend named Mike. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store James McBride6/9

X 4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where). Ester Park, Colorado Cruel Candy Mildred Abbott 1/6

X 5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday The Christmas TrainDavid Baldacci 1/31

X 6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover). A Clue in the Crumbs Lucy Burdette 6/18

7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.

X 9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show The Lincoln Lawyer Michael Connelly 4/24

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original lang Romy Hausmannuage. German Sleepless

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).

12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).

X 14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library She is a librarian Fatal First Edition Jenn McKinlay 2/20

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).

X 17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app). Hoopla Black Diamond Martin Walker 2/15

X 18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Foreign Lands Iran A Nearby Country Called Love Salar Abdoh 2/26

X 19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn. A Fatal Winter G.M. Malliet

X 20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date). 1927 Gray Dawn Albert Payson Terhune 2/3

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).

22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).

23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how).

24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations Fifty Nifty States: Illinois 8. Must Try Food: Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
* Read a book set in Chicago or a book where the MC eats pizza (briefly share details).

Will try them all.

Virtual Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
0/24

Resolutions

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.

2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.

3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who).

4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where).

5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one).

6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).

7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.

9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).

12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).

17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).

18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Have Passport Will Travel
Foreign Lands
Best Traveling Vicariously
Wanderlust
Around the World One Book from Each Country

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).

22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).

23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how).

24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task)

Welcome to the fun Judy & Ruth!

I’d like to join this challenge at level 1.

Resolutions

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.

2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.

3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who).

4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where).

5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one).

6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).

7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.

9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).

12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).

17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).

18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Have Passport Will Travel
Foreign Lands
Best Traveling Vicariously
Wanderlust
Around the World One Book from Each Country

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).

22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).

23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how).

24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task).

Welcome Louise!

Jan wrote: "Welcome Louise!"

Thanks Jan!

Jan, I don't use deal alerts, would it work for me to count a book that's on my Thriftbooks wishlist when they send me an e-mail that it's now available to purchase?

Yep - that would work Teri!

Jan wrote: "Yep - that would work Teri!"

Great! Thanks.

Virtual Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
18/24
Level 2
Completed 3.22.24

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited. Vietnam
Absolution. Alice McDermott. 1.29.24

2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. Alan Bradley. 2.1.24

3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (Margo).
The Wake-Up Call. Beth O'Leary. 2.10.24

4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (Parma, Italy).
Playing for Pizza. John Grisham. 3.14.24

5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (Christmas).
Christmas After All: The Great Depression Diary of Minnie Swift, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1932. Kathryn Lasky. 2.1.24

6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).

7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.

9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).
Black Cake. Charmaine Wilkerson. 1.23.24

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).
The Lights of Sugarberry Cove. Heather Webber. 3.5.24

12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (Waratah Inn).
One Summer in Italy. Lilly Mirren. 2.22.24

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (the puzzle involves time travel and how to keep time from looping).
The Unmaking of June Farrow. Adrienne Young. 1.24.24

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Beginnings. Lydia Sherrer. 1.21.24 the MC, Lily, is an archivist at the Agnes Scott College Library

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).
Sweet Water. Christina Baker Kline. 1.19.24 Clyde meets, falls in love with and marries a musician

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (the computer screen was like a confessional…9%).
In a Book Club Far Away. Tif Marcelo. 1.27.24

17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).
God's Eye: Awakening: A Labyrinth World Novel. Aleron Kong. 1.19.24 Audible

18. Discover the World through GR Lists Foreign Lands - p.2
The Quiet American. Graham Greene. 2.23.24

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Summer.
Summer Desserts. Nora Roberts. 3.12.24

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (1930).
The Maltese Falcon. Dashiell Hammett. 3.2.24

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).

22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (Author's Note).
The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder. C.L. Miller. 3.8.24

23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (Natalie, a former concert pianist, travels throughout the west gathering material for a book on the art and music of the First People.).
The Healing of Natalie Curtis. Jane Kirkpatrick. 2.25.24

24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task).

Glad you're joining us Kim!

Please choose & level when you sign up: You can change it later.

I'm going to start with Level 1 - 12 Resolutions.
This year, my plan is NOT to plan because I tend to overload myself and then get nothing at all read. So I'm just going to read what I want and see where it fits when I'm done.


Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Level 1: Complete 12 resolutions

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Resolutions

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.

2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.

3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who).

4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where).

5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one).

6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).

7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.

9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).

12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).

17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).

18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Have Passport Will Travel
Foreign Lands
Best Traveling Vicariously
Wanderlust
Around the World One Book from Each Country

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).

22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).

23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how).

24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task).

Welcome to the challenge Pat!

Complete!

Virtual Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
18/18

Resolutions

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.
Reputation (England) 1/21/24 ✶✶✶


2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.
A Dangerous Education 1/11/24 ✶✶✶


3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who).
Before We Fall (GR friend) 2/8/24 ✶✶✶


4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where).
Pineapple Street (New York) 1/7/24 ✶✶✶✶


5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one).
Caught Dead Handed (Halloween) 1/16/24 ✶✶


6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).
Recipe for Second Chances 2/15/24 ✶✶✶


7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.
Powerless - Elsie Silver 2/12/24 ✶✶✶✶✶


9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).
The Belle of Belgrave Square 1/12/24 ✶✶✶✶


12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).
Shot in the Dark Coffehouse Mystery 1/14/24 ✶✶✶✶


13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).
The Lies You Wrote 1/3/24 ✶✶✶
(Delaney goes to the library to use the computer.)


15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).
Zero Days 1/1/24 ✶✶
(Page 4, “…was full of housebreaking tools and computer equipment…”)


17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).
Lies That Comfort and Betray (Audible app) 1/6/24 ✶✶✶✶


18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Have Passport Will Travel
Foreign Lands
Best Traveling Vicariously
Wanderlust
Around the World One Book from Each Country

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.
Devil in Winter 1/17/24 ✶✶✶✶


20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).
My Cousin Rachel(1/1/51) 1/2/24 ✶✶✶✶


21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).
Death in the Dark Woods 1/2/24 ✶✶✶✶
(Chequamegon-Nicolet National Park in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.)


22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).
Hurt for Me (Kindle First Read) 2/2/24 ✶✶✶✶


23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how).
Between Two Strangers 1/30/24 ✶✶✶✶


24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task).

Lesotho's Capital: Maseru
4. Maletsunyane Falls
✱ Read one of the highest numbered books on your TBR (sort by number, 100 per page and chose a book from last page; share TBR position)
First Lie Wins (#393) 1/18/24 ✶✶✶✶

Wow Geri!! Terrific job!

Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Level 1: Complete 12 resolutions. COMPLETED ~

I'm going to work on the rest of them this year, but not going to focus quite so intensely on finishing the rest.

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Resolutions

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).
Harry's Trees by Jon Cohen
Read ~ 1.12.24
The Library ~ is a central location to this book as it houses a book titled "The Grum's Ledger" which is pivotal to the entire story. Oriana is a frequent visitor, as well as Ronnie who spends time in the library as a repair man. And Olive - the librarian - was a delightful character. It was a great book!

2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.
The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman
Read ~ 1.14.24
Date Added ~ 1.31.2020. I wish I had read this sooner so I could have been recommending it longer. It was fantastic!

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.
The Puppet Maker's Daughter by Karla M. Jay
Read ~ 1.18.24
Setting ~ Budapest, Hungary

3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who).
The Stolen Heir by Holly Black
Read ~ 1.19.24
Who Recommended It ~ I don't read a lot of fantasy, especially YA fantasy, but when one of my friends at work (Beka) told me about this book she just finished and started telling me the plot, it just sounded like too much fun to pass up.

4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where).
Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict
Read ~ 1.21.24
Setting ~ London, England

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).
They're Watching You by Chelsea Ichaso
Read ~ 1.28.24
Puzzle ~ The premise of the plot focuses on a secret society, in which members are tasked with games and puzzle challenges. It's a decent mystery book, with a missing person and an accidental poisoning and plenty of other puzzles to figure out.

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).
The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride by Joe Siple
Read ~ 1.30.24
Text pg 23 ~ "He turns to his computer and gives something a little shake - a mouse I once heard it called - and the screen lights right up."

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).
I Have Some Questions for You byRebecca Makkai
Read ~ 2.4.24
The Music Teacher ~ is the primary suspect in a cold case murder, and while he didn't do the murder, he was engaged in inappropriate conduct with students, so the MC at least got him identified publically for that crime.

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Read ~ 2.13.24
Pages ~ 256
First Published ~ 1937 (I was born in 1957)

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.
As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner
Read ~ 2.19.24
Pages ~ 387
Author Initials ~ (M)u(S)eum

12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).
City of the Dead by Jonathan Kellerman
Read ~ 2.20.24
Pages ~ 366
Series ~ Alex Delaware #37

18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Around the World One Book from Each Country
Book of the Little Axe by Lauren Francis-Sharma
Read ~ 2.22.24
Pages ~ 400
Setting ~ Trinidad Tobago

Great challenge work Pat!

Anyone have suggestions on how to find a book with Cultural on the home page?

I checked all my TBR that might fit, and none do. So I went to Browse and pulled up that genre and clicked on a bunch of them, and none of those had it on the home page, either. I'm stumped!

Well darn Teri! It looks like GR is phasing out the "Cultural Tag". It used to be listed along with the name of a country. So ... if there is a country listed as a tag on the Homepage, I will take that. Please make a note next to the task when you include your book choice.

I've noticed that too. Where it used to list Cultural > France, now they only list France. Very frustrating!

Virtual Travel Resolutions
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
18/24
Level 2
Completed 3.22.24

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited. Vietnam
Absolution. Alice McDermott. 1.29.24

2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. Alan Bradley. 2.1.24

3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (Margo).
The Wake-Up Call. Beth O'Leary. 2.10.24

4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (Parma, Italy).
Playing for Pizza. John Grisham. 3.14.24

5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (Christmas).
Christmas After All: The Great Depression Diary of Minnie Swift, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1932. Kathryn Lasky. 2.1.24

9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).
Black Cake. Charmaine Wilkerson. 1.23.24

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).
The Lights of Sugarberry Cove. Heather Webber. 3.5.24

12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (Waratah Inn).
One Summer in Italy. Lilly Mirren. 2.22.24

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (the puzzle involves time travel and how to keep time from looping).
The Unmaking of June Farrow. Adrienne Young. 1.24.24

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).
Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Beginnings. Lydia Sherrer. 1.21.24 the MC, Lily, is an archivist at the Agnes Scott College Library

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).
Sweet Water. Christina Baker Kline. 1.19.24 Clyde meets, falls in love with and marries a musician

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (the computer screen was like a confessional…9%).
In a Book Club Far Away. Tif Marcelo. 1.27.24

17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).
God's Eye: Awakening: A Labyrinth World Novel. Aleron Kong. 1.19.24 Audible

18. Discover the World through GR Lists Foreign Lands - p.2
The Quiet American. Graham Greene. 2.23.24

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Summer.
Summer Desserts. Nora Roberts. 3.12.24

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (1930).
The Maltese Falcon. Dashiell Hammett. 3.2.24

22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (Author's Note).
The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder. C.L. Miller. 3.8.24

23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (Natalie, a former concert pianist, travels throughout the west gathering material for a book on the art and music of the First People.).
The Healing of Natalie Curtis. Jane Kirkpatrick. 2.25.24

Way to go Kim!

Finished Level 2 :)

Virtual Travel Resolutions
Duration: 1/1/24 - 31/12/24
Level 2: complete 18 resolutions
18/18

Resolutions

1. Receive a Virtual Passport Stamp
Read a book that takes place in a country you have not yet visited.
The Baker's Secret by Lelita Baldock 5★s 14/1/24 Latvia

2. Create a Travel Bucket List
Read a book you've really wanted to read but keep putting off.
Heart Like a Bear by Allen Grove 2★s 6/1/24

3. Discuss Travel Ideas with Friends or Family
Read a book a friend or family member has recommended to you (tell us who).
The Good Dog by Simon Rowell 5★s 11/1/24 Phrynne

4. Virtually Visit a New City
Read a book that takes place in a city you would really like to visit (tell us where).
Heart of the River by Cheryl Adnams 5★s 2/1/24 Mildura, northwest Victoria, AU

5. Celebrate a Holiday, Event or Festival from Another Country
Read a book that focuses on a holiday (tell us which one).
A Death in Venice by Verity Bright 4★s 23/3/24 Venice Carnival (Carnevale) in the 2 weeks leading up to Lent

6. Try a New International Cuisine
Read a book with prepared food on the cover (post cover).
A Deadly Delicious Delivery by Cindy Bell 4★s 8/3/24

7. Explore a New Culture
Read a book tagged CULTURAL on its GR Homepage.

8. Take a Virtual Tour of a Museum
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MUSEUM.
The Chocolate Factory by Mary-Lou Stephens 5★s 23/1/24

9. Watch a Film or TV Show Set in Another Country
Read a book that has inspired a movie or TV show (share name, if different from the book).
Criminal by Karin Slaughter 3★s 12/1/24 the book series inspired the Will Trent show on TV

10. Learn a New Language
Read a book that has been translated from its original language.

11. Satiate Your Wanderlust With a Travel Vlog
Read a book whose title includes all the letters in VLOG (any order).
The Lady Thief of Belgravia by Allison Grey 3★s 7/1/24

12. Relive Past Travels
Read a book from a series you have already started and really liked (share series name).
Murder Never Misses by Faith Martin 5★s 5/1/24 DI Hillary Greene series

13. Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle Depicting a Favorite Destination
Read a book that included some kind of puzzle in the plot (briefly share details).
Roses for the Dead by Jenny O'Brien 4★s 8/2/24 Alana receives a chilling message: 'Roses are red. Blood is too. One and two are on me. Number three and four are on you.' The killer has a puzzle for Alana

14. Research a Destination at Your Library
Read a book where the MC visits a library (briefly share details).
The Bookstore at Rivers End by Phillipa Nefri Clark 5★s 5/1/24 MC was once a librarian, prior to owning her own bookshop and often visited the library for research

15. Listen to Some International Music
Read a book where music is important to the plot (tell us how).
The Blue Gum Camp by Leonie Kelsall 3★s 1/1/24 The music at the B&S Ball was constant and ongoing, with the different musicians changing every couple of hours

16. Wander the Globe With Google Earth
Read a book with the word COMPUTER found in the text (share text).
A Shadow at the Door by Jo Dixon 5★s 4/1/24 Josephine knuckled down to the research on her computer, while Emerson made notes on what they discovered.

17. Download a Free Virtual Travel APP
Read a book you downloaded through an app (tell us which app).
Crime on the Fens by Joy Ellis 5★s 8/1/24 kindle app

18. Discover the World through GR Lists
Read a book from one of the below lists.
Have Passport Will Travel
Foreign Lands
Best Traveling Vicariously
Wanderlust
Around the World One Book from Each Country

19. Explore the Seasons
Read a book with one the following words in the title: Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn.

20. Learn the Local History
Read a book published anytime before the year you were born (share publication date).

21. Virtually Explore a National Park
Read a book set in a National Park (tell us where).
To the Wild Horizon by Imogen Martin 5★s 3/2/24 Missouri, 1846: A young woman runs from the law along the Oregon Trail. Which is a National Park in Idaho, maintained by the US National Park Service

22. Sign Up for Travel Alerts
Read a book you purchased through a deal alert (share alert type).
The Clairvoyant's Glasses: Time Has a Shadow by Helen Goltz 5★s 31/1/24 Kindle Daily Deal

23. Experience a New Destination Through Art
Read a book with an MC who is an artist or works in the field of art in some way (tell us how).

24. Explore Wanderlust Challenges
Complete a task from one of your favorite PAST Wanderlust challenges/destinations (share challenge and include task).
The Burning Rooms by Anni Taylor 5★s 12/3/24 National Parks of the World. Australia's Great Barrier Reef. TASK: * Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GREAT BARRIER REEF (Three Word Minimum)

Jan wrote: "Well darn Teri! It looks like GR is phasing out the "Cultural Tag". It used to be listed along with the name of a country. So ... if there is a country listed as a tag on the Homepage, I will take ..."

Thanks, Jan. That will help!

Brenda wrote: "Finished Level 2 :)"

Congrats on your finish Brenda!

Terri wrote:

Thanks, Jan. That will help!"

After you mentioned it, I saw a similar task in another of our challenges. Looks like I'm going to have to dump that task option going forward ... lol.