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Duration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Read: 16/16
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
1. Bicycle Heaven
🚲 Read a book with 23 (intact) in the publish date.
Published May 23, 2020 The Day He Said Hello Elana Johnson 5/15/25
2. Tulip Mania
🌷 Read a book where a town has an annual festival.
The Day He Let Go Elana Johnson 5/15/25
3. Flat Country
🟦 Read a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
336 pages Whiskey River Runaway Justine Davis 5/9/25
4. Windmills
🟥 Read a book with at least 1000 ratings.
73,320 ratings The Night We Lost Him Laura Dave 5/4/25
5. Dutch Masters
🖼️ Read a book whose author's last name begins with R.
Home for the Holidays Sara Richardson 5/8/25
6. Anne Frank
📖 Read book with a character named Frank.
The Park of Sunset Dreams Ava Miles 6/7/25
7. Cheese Lovers
🧀 Read a book where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
Sutter Lake Beautifully Broken Pieces Catherine Cowles 5/6/25
8. King’s Day
🫅🏻 Read a book published in April.
2025 Summer Light on Nantucket Nancy Thayer 5/22/25
9. Coffee Culture
☕ Read a Series #4.
Small Town Christmas Olivia Miles 5/11/25 (Blue Harbor #4)
10. World’s Tallest People
🟦 Read a book with a tall character.
Whiskey Chaser Lucy Score 5/19/25
11. Famous DJs
⏺️ Read a book with a tagged Music.
Stay Here With Me Carrie Ann Ryan 6/8/25
12. Legalization Pioneer
◻️ Read a book with someone who uses drugs.
Now or Never Janet Evanovich 5/30/25
13. Waterways
0️⃣ Read a book with a proper name in the title.
Whiskey River Rescue Justine Davis 5/9/25
14. First Stock Exchange
💰 Read a series #1 AND by an author you have not read before.
Wind River Wrangler Lindsay McKenna 5/5/25 (Wind River Valley #1)
15. Largest Port
🚢 Read a book set in a port city.
The Day He Asked Again Elana Johnson 5/24/25
16. Royal Palace
🏰 Read a book with a character who has many homes.
Look on the Bright Side Kristan Higgins 6/18/25
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
16/16 Completed. Finish
1. Bicycle Heaven: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with about 23 million bikes for a population of 17 million.
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date)
(01/10/2023)
Hart's Ridge-Kay Bratt 5/02/25
2. Tulip Mania: In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced "Tulip Mania," where tulip bulbs became extremely valuable, sometimes worth more than a house. The Keukenhof Gardens host an annual tulip festival, showcasing millions of blooming tulips.
🌷 Read a book whose title begins with T or ends with A.
Time is Money-Gina LaManna 5/12/25
3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level.
🟦 Read a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
(316)
The Truth You Told-Brianna Labuskes 5/01/25
4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history.
🟥 Read a book with at least 1000 ratings (share number)
(2078)
The Darkness at Deception Pass-D.D. Black 5/09/25
5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
🖼️ Read a book whose author's last name begins with R or V.
Kennedy Ryan-Can't Get Enough 5/23/25
6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank
(Frank)
Galliano Gold-Traci Andrighetti 5/16/25
7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns.
🧀 Read a book where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
(Houston)
Deceptive-K.E. Osborn 5/10/25
8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities.
🫅🏻 Read a book published in April (of any year)
(04/05/11)
The Fifth Witness-Michael Connelly 5/14/25
9. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day.
☕ Read a Series #4.
(The Wilds of Montana)
On the Wild Side-Kristen Proby 5/16/25
10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women.
🟦 Read a book with a tall character
Thirst Trap-Lani Lynn Vale 5/04/25
11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
⏺️ Read a book where people go dancing in a club.
Sully-Jessica Gadziala 5/11/25
12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
◻️ Read a book with someone who uses drugs
(MC's brother)
Copper-Lilly Atlas 6/02/25
13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover)
Forbidden Dreams-Natasha Madison 5/01/25
14. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.
💰 Read a book by an author you have not read before.
Andrew Mayne-Mr. Whisper 5/14/25
15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book with over 400 pages (share page count)
(456)
Chasing Her Fire-Claire Kingsley 5/13/25
16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal.
🏰 Read a book with a character who has many homes.
Falling Like Stars-Emma Scott 5/25/25
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Completed: 16/16
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
1. 🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover)
Has both published in 2017 and a Bike on the cover
Saving Noah | Lucinda Berry | 05.03
2. 🌷 Title begins with T | This Time Tomorrow | Emma Straub | 05.02
3. 🟦 Read a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
368 Pages | Gracie Harris Is Under Construction | Kate Hash | 05.01
4. 🟥 Read a book with at least 1000 ratings (share number)
1.420.877 Ratings | People We Meet on Vacation | Emily Henry | 05.03
5. 🖼️ Read a book whose author's last name begins with R or V.
Mya Robarts | The V Girl: A Coming of Age Story | 05.11
6. 📖 Read book with a character named Frank | Producer on ANTM | You Wanna Be on Top?: A Memoir of Makeovers, Manipulation, and Not Becoming America's Next Top Model | Sarah Hartshorne | 05.16
7. 🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story
"...exchange goeey slices topped with tangy goats' cheese and salty parma ham." - Loc 2813
The Wedding Party | Lorna Dounaeva | 05.02
8. 🫅🏻 Read a book published in April (of any year) | April 2011 | Flat-Out Love | Jessica Park | 05.09
9. ☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee
"The next morning over coffee, me and Belle do a two-man postmortem into how it all went so wrong" - page 87.
Everything I Know About Love | Dolly Alderton | 05.04
10. 🟦 Read a book with a tall character Terra | The Exception to the Rule | Christina Lauren | 05.15
11. ⏺️ Read a book where people go dancing in a club. | Losing It | Cora Carmack | 05.11
12. ◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story
(view spoiler) | The Manor of Dreams | Christina Li | 05.08
13. 0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) | Ten Tiny Breaths | K.A. Tucker | 05.07
14. 💰 Read a book by an author you have not read before. | Sloan Harlow | All We Lost Was Everything | 05.06
15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book set in a port cities | Valdez, Alaska | A Storm of Infinite Beauty | Julianne MacLean | 05.13
16. Royal Palace:
🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story | Whitney was a spoiled princess living in a palace. -p. 13 | Keep Your Friends Close | Lucinda Berry | 05.22
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks. 15/16
1. Bicycle Heaven: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with about 23 million bikes for a population of 17 million.
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover) OR where someone rides a bike.
The Boy I Love|William Hussey|14/05/25|First published January 23, 2025
2. Tulip Mania: In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced "Tulip Mania," where tulip bulbs became extremely valuable, sometimes worth more than a house. The Keukenhof Gardens host an annual tulip festival, showcasing millions of blooming tulips.
🌷 Read a book with a tulip on the cover (show cover) OR where a town has an annual festival OR whose title begins with T or ends with A.
The Demon World|Sally Green|05/05/25|Begins with T
3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level.
🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...) OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
Women Don't Owe You Pretty|Florence Given|09/05/25|224 pages
4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history.
🟥 Read a book with a windmill in the story OR with at least 1000 ratings (share number) OR from the Genre Engineering or History.
How to Solve Your Own Murder|Kristen Perrin|29/05/25|85,307 ratings
5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" or with a Dutch painter in the story OR where the MC is a painter OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.
The Burning Maze|Rick Riordan|14/06/25|last name begins with R
6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank OR set during WWII OR with a female MC aged 12-15.
Love Is for Losers|Wibke Brueggemann|18/06/25|Phoebe is 15 year old
7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns.
🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story OR where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
Heartbreak Boys|Simon James Green|16/05/25|England
8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities.
🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story OR published in April (of any year) OR with an orange cover or title (show cover).
Poisoned|Jennifer Donnelly|06/06/25|Fear (an actual character) is a King
9. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day.
☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee OR a Series #4.
Messenger of Fear|Michael Grant|04/05/25|Messenger drinks black coffee with Mara
10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women.
🟦 Read a book with a tall character OR with the word TALL in the title or series name (share series name).
A Christmas Carol|Charles Dickens|23/05/25|Ghost of Christmas yet to come is tall
11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story OR with a genre/tagged Music OR where people go dancing in a club.
12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story OR with someone who uses drugs OR with a character that can be called tolerant (share name).
The Tattooed Heart|Michael Grant|19/05/25|Graciella does drugs
13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) OR with a proper name in the title OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
The Burning Kingdoms|Sally Green|26/05/25|2020
14. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.
💰 Read a book with a character who works with stocks or money or is an investor OR where there is a FIRST (your interpretation) OR a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before.
Get Ahead in…CHEMISTRY|Tom Whipple|03/06/25|read first time
15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Helper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...) OR a book with over 400 pages (share page count) OR with a character that is "busy" all the time.
Girl, Goddess, Queen|Bea Fitzgerald|02/06/25|496 pages
16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal.
🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story OR where someone works or goes to city hall OR with a character who has many homes.
Red, White & Royal Blue|Casey McQuiston|04/05/25| Henry lives in Kensington Palace
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
16/16
1. Bicycle Heaven: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with about 23 million bikes for a population of 17 million.
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date)
From This Moment by Melanie Harlow 6/5
pub 2017
2. Tulip Mania: In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced "Tulip Mania," where tulip bulbs became extremely valuable, sometimes worth more than a house. The Keukenhof Gardens host an annual tulip festival, showcasing millions of blooming tulips.
🌷 Read a book whose title begins with T or ends with A.
The Tin Woodman of Oz by L. Frank Baum 5/13
3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level.
🟦 Read a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
The Bone is Pointed by Arthur W. Upfield 5/16
288 pages
4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history.
🟥 Read a book with at least 1000 ratings (share number)
Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie 5/2
65,548 ratings
5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
🖼️ Read a book whose author's last name begins with R or V.
Carrie Ann Ryan - Pieces of Me 5/12
6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
📖 Read book with a female MC aged 12-15.
The Happy Hollisters and the Mystery of the Golden Witch by Jerry West 5/22
Pam is 12
7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns.
🧀 Read a book where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
Farewell, My Lovely by Raymond Chandler 5/30
set in California
8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities.
🫅🏻 Read a book with an orange cover or title (show cover).
The Case of the Golddigger's Purse by Erle Stanley Gardner 5/19. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day.
☕ Read a Series #4.
Hush by Xavier Neal 5/28
Series: Senses
10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women.
🟦 Read a book with a tall character
What I Love About You by Rachel Gibson 5/30
Blake is described as very tall
11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
⏺️ Read a book where people go dancing in a club.
Numb by Xavier Neal 5/16
12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
◻️ Read a book with a character that can be called tolerant (share name).
Father's Day Murder by Leslie Meier 5/29
Lucy
13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
0️⃣ Read a book with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
The Ghost and the Dead Man's Library by Alice Kimberly 6/18
pub 2006
14. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.
💰 Read a series #1
Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich 6/19
Alex Barnaby
15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book with over 400 pages (share page count)
Bonds of the Wolf by Cherise Sinclair 5/16
526 pages
16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal.
🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story
The Shadows by J.R. Ward 6/23
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
Completed: 16/16
1. Bicycle Heaven: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with about 23 million bikes for a population of 17 million.
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover) OR where someone rides a bike. Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That’s Beautiful Again - Lysa TerKeurst 5/6/25 (Published on November 17, 2020)
2. Tulip Mania: In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced "Tulip Mania," where tulip bulbs became extremely valuable, sometimes worth more than a house. The Keukenhof Gardens host an annual tulip festival, showcasing millions of blooming tulips.
🌷 Read a book with a tulip on the cover (show cover) OR where a town has an annual festival OR whose title begins with T or ends with A. Opioid, Indiana - Brian Allen Carr 6/4/25
3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level.
🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...) OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count. Mrs. Wiggins - Mary Monroe 5/2/25 (306 pgs.)
4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history.
🟥 Read a book with a windmill in the story OR with at least 1000 ratings (share number) OR from the Genre Engineering or History. Let Me Show You - Alexandria House 5/3/25 (5,651 ratings)
5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" or with a Dutch painter in the story OR where the MC is a painter OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.Native Blood - Mark Reps 5/9/25
6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank OR set during WWII OR with a female MC aged 12-15. AFK - Jamie Zerndt 5/24/25
7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns.
🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story OR where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE. Something Blue - Emily Giffin 5/1/25 (England)
8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities.
🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story OR published in April (of any year) OR with an orange cover or title (show cover). The Shadow over Innsmouth - H.P. Lovecraft 5/19/25 (published on April 1, 1936)
9. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day.
☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee OR a Series #4. The Unlucky Ones - Hannah Morrissey 5/8/25
10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women.
🟦 Read a book with a tall character OR with the word TALL in the title or series name (share series name). Let Me Hold You - Alexandria House 5/3/25
11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story OR with a genre/tagged Music OR where people go dancing in a club. Let Me Love You - Alexandria House 5/2/25
12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story OR with someone who uses drugs OR with a character that can be called tolerant (share name). When Mimi Went Missing - Suja Sukumar 6/9/25
13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) OR with a proper name in the title OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
The Summer That Made Us - Robyn Carr 5/16/2514. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.
💰 Read a book with a character who works with stocks or money or is an investor OR where there is a FIRST (your interpretation) OR a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before. When in Rome - Sarah Adams 5/1/25
15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Helper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...) OR a book with over 400 pages (share page count) OR with a character that is "busy" all the time. On the Way to the Wedding - Julia Quinn 5/19/25 (496 pgs.)
16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal.
🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story OR where someone works or goes to city hall OR with a character who has many homes. Love, Eternally - Morgan O'Neill 5/2/25
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsMay 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
16 of 16 Complete
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
☀️1. Bicycle Heaven
Read a book with a bicycle on the cover (share cover).
To Slip the Bonds of Earth - Amanda Flower - 3.5 Stars - 5/26/25
☀️2. Tulip Mania
Read a book whose title begins with T or ends with A.
Tears of the Giraffe - Alexander McCall Smith - 4 Stars - 7/6/25
☀️3. Flat Country
Read a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
Sometimes I Lie - Alice Feeney - 4 Stars - 5/7/25 - 264 pages
☀️4. Windmills
Read a book from the Genre Engineering or History.
Propaganda Girls: The Secret War of the Women in the OSS - Lisa Rogak - 4.5 Stars - 4/2/25 - tagged history
☀️5. Dutch Masters
Read a book whose author's last name begins with R or V.
The Bone Labyrinth - James Rollins - 4 Stars - 5/23/25
☀️6. Anne Frank
Read book set during WWII.
The Invisible Bridge - Julie Orringer - 4 Stars - 7/10/25
☀️7. Cheese Lovers
Read a book where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
Dominion - C.J. Sansom - 4 Stars - 5/22/25 - set in England
☀️8. King’s Day
Read a book published in April (of any year).
How to End a Love Story - Yulin Kuang - 3 Stars - 5/13/25 - orig pub Apr 09, 2024
☀️9. Coffee Culture
Read a Series #4.
Suffer the Children - Lisa Black - 4 Stars - 5/14/25 - #4 Gardiner and Renner
☀️10. World’s Tallest People
Read a book with the word TALL in the title or series name (share series name).
Forever Blue - Suzanne Brockmann - 3 Stars - 6/17/25 - #2 Tall Dark and Dangerous
☀️11. Famous DJs
Read a book a genre/tagged Music.
The Mighty Storm - Samantha Towle - 3 Stars - 6/5/25
☀️12. Legalization Pioneers
Read a book with a same sex couple in the story.
Kills Well with Others - Deanna Raybourn - 4 Stars - 5/27/25 - Mary Alice and Akiko
☀️13. Waterways
Read a book with a proper name in the title.
James - Percival Everett - 5 Stars - 5/4/25
☀️14. First Stock Exchange
Read a book by an author you have not read before.
Indigo Ridge - Devney Perry - 4 Stars - 5/9/25
☀️15. Largest Port
Read a book set in a port city.
I Will Have Vengeance: The Winter of Commissario Ricciardi - Maurizio de Giovanni - 5 Stars - 5/20/25 - set in Naples
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categ...
☀️16. Royal Palace
Read a book with a palace in the story.
Katharine Parr, The Sixth Wife - Alison Weir - 5 Stars - 5/6/25
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
16/16
1. Bicycle Heaven: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with about 23 million bikes for a population of 17 million.
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover) OR where someone rides a bike.
🌷 Published 6/22/2023: The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel 5/2/25
2. Tulip Mania: In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced "Tulip Mania," where tulip bulbs became extremely valuable, sometimes worth more than a house. The Keukenhof Gardens host an annual tulip festival, showcasing millions of blooming tulips.
🌷 Read a book with a tulip on the cover (show cover) OR where a town has an annual festival OR whose title begins with T or ends with A.
🌷 Festival: Murder at the Blueberry Festival by Darci Hannah 5/17/25
3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level.
🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...) OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
🌷 Page count 224: Dead End Donation by Kirsten Weiss 5/5/25
4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history.
🟥 Read a book with a windmill in the story OR with at least 1000 ratings (share number) OR from the Genre Engineering or History.
🌷 1,024 ratings: Harvest Moon Homecoming by Jessie Gussman 5/4/25
5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" or with a Dutch painter in the story OR where the MC is a painter OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.
🌷 Author's last name begins with R: Sealed Off by Barbara Ross 5/7/25
6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank OR set during WWII OR with a female MC aged 12-15.
🌷 MC Julie is 15: Magic Tests by Ilona Andrews 5/15/25
7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns.
🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story OR where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
🌷 Set in England: Good Material by Dolly Alderton 5/20/25
8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities.
🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story OR published in April (of any year) OR with an orange cover or title (show cover).
🌷 - Published 4/8/25: The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose 5/1/25
9. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day.
☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee OR a Series #4.
🌷 Scottish Highlands #4: Be Still My Bleating Heart by Hannah Reed 5/8/25
10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women.
🟦 Read a book with a tall character OR with the word TALL in the title or series name (share series name).
🌷 Mack is tall: Hemingway's Cats by Lindsey Hooper 5/16/25
11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story OR with a genre/tagged Music OR where people go dancing in a club.
🌷Women dance in a club: Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers by Diane Kelly 5/10/25
12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story OR with someone who uses drugs OR with a character that can be called tolerant (share name).
🌷 James uses drugs: The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride 5/9/25
13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) OR with a proper name in the title OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
🌷 Water on the cover: Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living by Nick Offerman 5/11/25
14. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.
💰 Read a book with a character who works with stocks or money or is an investor OR where there is a FIRST (your interpretation) OR a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before.
🌷 Author I have not read before: A Fool and His Monet by Sandra Orchard 5/3/25
15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Helper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...) OR a book with over 400 pages (share page count) OR with a character that is "busy" all the time.
🌷 MC is trying to revive her family's farm, start an organic bakery, discovery a murderer, find her grandmother's "treasure" and...: Put Out to Pasture by Amanda Flower 5/13/25
16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal.
🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story OR where someone works or goes to city hall OR with a character who has many homes.
🌷 MMC is the city manager: The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score 5/14/25
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Read: 0/16
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
1. Bicycle Heaven: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with about 23 million bikes for a population of 17 million.
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover) OR where someone rides a bike.
2. Tulip Mania: In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced "Tulip Mania," where tulip bulbs became extremely valuable, sometimes worth more than a house. The Keukenhof Gardens host an annual tulip festival, showcasing millions of blooming tulips.
🌷 Read a book with a tulip on the cover (show cover) OR where a town has an annual festival OR whose title begins with T or ends with A.
3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level.
🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...) OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history.
🟥 Read a book with a windmill in the story OR with at least 1000 ratings (share number) OR from the Genre Engineering or History.
5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" or with a Dutch painter in the story OR where the MC is a painter OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.
6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank OR set during WWII OR with a female MC aged 12-15.
7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns.
🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story OR where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities.
🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story OR published in April (of any year) OR with an orange cover or title (show cover).
9. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day.
☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee OR a Series #4.
10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women.
🟦 Read a book with a tall character OR with the word TALL in the title or series name (share series name).
11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story OR with a genre/tagged Music OR where people go dancing in a club.
12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story OR with someone who uses drugs OR with a character that can be called tolerant (share name).
13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) OR with a proper name in the title OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
14. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.
💰 Read a book with a character who works with stocks or money or is an investor OR where there is a FIRST (your interpretation) OR a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before.
15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Helper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...) OR a book with over 400 pages (share page count) OR with a character that is "busy" all the time.
16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal.
🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story OR where someone works or goes to city hall OR with a character who has many homes.
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
Progress: 16/16
🚲 1. Bicycle Heaven: Read a book where someone rides a bike. This Was Our Pact by Ryan Andrews - May 20
🫚2. Tulip Mania: Read a book where a town has an annual festival. Ginseng Roots: A Memoir by Craig Thompson - annual International Ginseng Festival - May 21
🔵3. Flat Country: a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count. Realm of the Blue Mist by Amy Kim - Aug. 5
❄️4. Windmills: Read a book with at least 1000 ratings (share number). The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen - 89,139 ratings - May 2
👗5. Dutch Masters: Read a book about a "Dutch Master". Acception, Vol. 1 by Coco Ouwerkerk - May 18
🍚6. Anne Frank: Read book with a female MC aged 12-15. How to Draw a Secret: A Graphic Novel by Cindy Chang - May 8
👧🏽7. Cheese Lovers: Read a book the location begins with a letter in CHEESE. Stuck by Kayla Miller - location is Camp Acorn Lake - May 4
🫅🏻 8. King’s Day: Read a book with a king in the story. Bloody Mary: A Graphic Biography of Mary Tudor by Kristina Gehrmann - May 29
☕9. Coffee Culture: Read a Series #4. Karen's Kittycat Club by Katy Farina - May 7
🪄10. World’s Tallest People: Read a book with a tall character. We Could Be Magic by Marissa Meyer - May 27
11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
🪩Read a book where people go dancing in a club. Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano - June 7
👩🤝👩12. Legalization Pioneers: Read a book with a same sex couple in the story. I Will Ruin You by Linwood Barclay - May 11
🧧13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
Read a book with a proper name in the title. Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping On a Dead Man by Jesse Q. Sutanto - May 26
🏃🏾♀️14. First Stock Exchange: Read a book with a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before. Way Off Track by Carl Brundtland - May 2
👧🏾15. Largest Port: Read a book set in a port cities. One Crazy Summer: The Graphic Novel by Rita Williams-Garcia - Oakland, CA - May 3
🏰16. Royal Palace: Read a book with a palace in the story. The Light Beside the Sea by Connie di Marco - May 18
✅1. Bicycle Heaven: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with about 23 million bikes for a population of 17 million.🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover) OR where someone rides a bike.
The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James. Read 5/4/25. Tracy Waters rides a bike to school
✅2. Tulip Mania: In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced "Tulip Mania," where tulip bulbs became extremely valuable, sometimes worth more than a house. The Keukenhof Gardens host an annual tulip festival, showcasing millions of blooming tulips.
🌷 Read a book with a tulip on the cover (show cover) OR where a town has an annual festival OR whose title begins with T or ends with A.
The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop Read 5/25/25 Starts with T
✅✅3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level.
🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...) OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count. page count 290
Rules for Visiting by Jessica Francis Kane Read 5/17/25
page count 261
A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay Read 5/19/25
✅4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history.
🟥 Read a book with a windmill in the story OR with at least 1000 ratings (share number) OR from the Genre Engineering or History.
has 59,726 ratings as of 5/2/25
When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain Read 5/2/25
✅5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" or with a Dutch painter in the story OR where the MC is a painter OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.
Something Like Happy by Eva Woods Read 6/7/25
Rubens is mentioned in the storyline becuase Polly has a degree in art history
✅6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank OR set during WWII OR with a female MC aged 12-15.
set during WWII
The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlain Read 5/22/25
✅✅✅7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns.
🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story OR where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE. Location-Connecticut
The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine Read 5/9/25
Cedar Hill, PA
They All Fall Down by Roxanne St. Claire Read 5/19/25
Son: A Psychopath and his Victims by Jack Olsen. Read 6/5/25 Spokane, WA
✅✅8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities.
🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story OR published in April (of any year) OR with an orange cover or title (show cover).
Published April 2, 2024
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. Read 5/3/25
Read 5/30/25 Orange title✅9. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day.
☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee OR a Series #4
Regan Merritt drinks coffee-black-to more enjoy the caffeine
Don't Open the Door by Allison Brennan Read 5/8/25
✅10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women.
🟦 Read a book with a tall character OR with the word TALL in the title or series name (share series name).
Book Lovers by Emily Henry Read 5/16/25. Nora Stephens is 5'11''
✅11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story OR with a genre/tagged Music OR where people go dancing in a club.
Smart Girl by Rachel Hollis Read 5/26/25. Landon, Brody, Mas, Taylor, Miko all go dancing in a club on New Year's Eve
✅12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story OR with someone who uses drugs OR with a character that can be called tolerant (share name).
Deeper Than the Dead by Debra Webb Read 5/12/25. Luna and Suri
✅13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) OR with a proper name in the title OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year). Charlie proper name
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Read 5/21/25
✅✅✅14. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.
💰 Read a book with a character who works with stocks or money or is an investor OR where there is a FIRST (your interpretation) OR a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before.
Author I have not read before
The Push by Ashley Audrain Read 5/5/25
Book: Watch Her Fall by Erin Kelly Read 5/22/25 Author i haven't read before
Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris Read 6/6/25
Alfred Millstone is a banker
✅15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Helper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...) OR a book with over 400 pages (share page count) OR with a character that is "busy" all the time. set in port city New York City
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager Read 5/11/25
✅16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal.
🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story OR where someone works or goes to city hall OR with a character who has many homes. Raised by a Serial Killer: Discovering the Truth About My Father by April Balascio Read 5/15/25 April moved so much as a child that she lost track of all the "homes" she had
Duration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025Progress: 15/16
1. Bicycle Heaven: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with about 23 million bikes for a population of 17 million.
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2. Tulip Mania: In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced "Tulip Mania," where tulip bulbs became extremely valuable, sometimes worth more than a house. The Keukenhof Gardens host an annual tulip festival, showcasing millions of blooming tulips.
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3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level.
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4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history.
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5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
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6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
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7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns.
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8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities.
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9. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day.
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10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women.
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11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story OR with a genre/tagged Music OR where people go dancing in a club.
12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
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13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
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14. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.
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15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
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16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal.
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5/1-10/31🌷1. Bicycle Heaven:
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover) OR where someone rides a bike.
Five Winters Kitty Johnson 18 May 2023
🌷2. Tulip Mania:
🌷 Read a book whose title begins with T or ends with A.
Anne of Avonlea L.M. Montgomery 24 May
🌷3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level.
🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...) OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
Daughter of Fire Sofia Robleda 5 Jun (295)
🌷4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history.
🟥 Read a book with at least 1000 ratings (share number)
A Separate Peace John Knowles 3 May (228, 043)
5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" or with a Dutch painter in the story OR where the MC is a painter OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.
🌷6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank OR set during WWII OR with a female MC aged 12-15:
The Book of Lost Names Kristin Harmel 4 May (WW2)
🌷7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns.
🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story
Three Apples Fell from the Sky Narine Abgaryan 22 Jun
🌷8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities.
🫅🏻 Read a book published in April (of any year)
The Berry Pickers Amanda Peters 25 Jun
🌷9. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day.
☕ Read a Series #4.
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish Douglas Adams 17 Jul
🌷10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women.
🟦 Read a book with a tall character
The Frozen River Ariel Lawhon 15 Jun
🌷11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
⏺️ Read a book where people go dancing in a club.
The Quiet American Graham Greene 17 Jun
🌷12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
◻️ Read a book with someone who uses drugs.
These Precious Days: Essays Ann Patchett 30 May
🌷13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) OR with a proper name in the title OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return Marjane Satrapi 25 Jun (2001)
🌷14. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.
💰 Read a book where there is a FIRST (your interpretation) and by an author you have not read before.
The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Jamie Ford 16 May experimental treatment
🌷15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book with over 400 pages (share page count)
Impulse Ellen Hopkins 2 Jul 679 Pages
🌷16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal.
🏰 Read a book with a character who has many homes:
Death of the Author Nnedi Okorafor 10 Jun
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Read: 16/16
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
1. 🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover) OR where someone rides a bike.
A Whiff of Wicked Angela Mayble 5/1/25
2. 🌷 Read a book with a tulip on the cover (show cover) OR where a town has an annual festival OR whose title begins with T or ends with A.
Fall Festival Hounding a Killer Kallie E. Benjamin 5/6/25
3. 🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...) OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
268 Shot Through the Book Eva Gates 5/8/25
4. 🟥 Read a book with a windmill in the story OR with at least 1000 ratings (share number) OR from the Genre Engineering or History.
Murder on the Mesa Kristina Charles 5/9/25
5. 🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" or with a Dutch painter in the story OR where the MC is a painter OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.
Race Wedding and Wands Lucinda Race 5/7/25
6. 📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank OR set during WWII OR with a female MC aged 12-15.
Anne who owns the pub April Showers Bring Murderous Flowers Lynda Brunelle 5/13/25
7. 🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story OR where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
Honeyridge Falls WA Murder at the Beehive Bistro Sue Hollowell 5/4/25
8. 🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story OR published in April (of any year) OR with an orange cover or title (show cover).
pub 4/15/25 Canine Courier Kathi Daley 5/3/25
9. ☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee OR a Series #4.
Pedigrees and Poison Jinty James 5/2/25
10. 🟦 Read a book with a tall character OR with the word TALL in the title or series name (share series name).
Aidan Whined Up Patti Benning 5/5/25
11. ⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story OR with a genre/tagged Music OR where people go dancing in a club.
The Blonde That Didn't Respond Amber Crewes 5/13/25
12. ◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story OR with someone who uses drugs OR with a character that can be called tolerant (share name).
Det. Mitch Denman Christmas Claws Jinty James 5/2/25
13. 0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) OR with a proper name in the title OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
Cindy Goyette 5/7/2514. 💰 Read a book with a character who works with stocks or money or is an investor OR where there is a FIRST (your interpretation) OR a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before.
#1 Apple Creek R-Park Dept. Mysteries, new to me author too Flippers, Blades and Murder Montie Red 5/10/25
15.🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Helper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...) OR a book with over 400 pages (share page count) OR with a character that is "busy" all the time.
The Final Chapter Fatality Maisy Marple, Wendy Winchester 5/8/25
16. 🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story OR where someone works or goes to city hall OR with a character who has many homes.
The mayor A Body in the Rose Garden Savannah Rainn 5/19/25
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Duration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
00/16 Completed
1. Bicycle Heaven: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with about 23 million bikes for a population of 17 million.
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover) OR where someone rides a bike.
2. Tulip Mania: In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced "Tulip Mania," where tulip bulbs became extremely valuable, sometimes worth more than a house. The Keukenhof Gardens host an annual tulip festival, showcasing millions of blooming tulips.
🌷 Read a book with a tulip on the cover (show cover) OR where a town has an annual festival OR whose title begins with T or ends with A.
3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level.
🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...) OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history.
🟥 Read a book with a windmill in the story OR with at least 1000 ratings (share number) OR from the Genre Engineering or History.
5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" or with a Dutch painter in the story OR where the MC is a painter OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.
6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank OR set during WWII OR with a female MC aged 12-15.
7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns.
🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story OR where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities.
🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story OR published in April (of any year) OR with an orange cover or title (show cover).
9. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day.
☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee OR a Series #4.
10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women.
🟦 Read a book with a tall character OR with the word TALL in the title or series name (share series name).
11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story OR with a genre/tagged Music OR where people go dancing in a club.
12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story OR with someone who uses drugs OR with a character that can be called tolerant (share name).
13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) OR with a proper name in the title OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
14. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.
💰 Read a book with a character who works with stocks or money or is an investor OR where there is a FIRST (your interpretation) OR a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before.
15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Helper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...) OR a book with over 400 pages (share page count) OR with a character that is "busy" all the time.
16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal.
🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story OR where someone works or goes to city hall OR with a character who has many homes
FASCINATING FUN FACTS ABOUT THE NETHERLANDS, 5/1 – 10/3116/16 COMPLETE
1. Bicycle Heaven:
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date)
publ 6-1-17 : The Frangipani Tree Mystery (Crown Colony #1), by Ovidia Yu, finished 5/15/25 ★★★.5
2. Tulip Mania:
🌷 Read a book whose title begins with T or ends with A
Treacherous Strand (Inishowen #2), by Andrea Carter, finished 5/20/25 ★★★★
3. Flat Country:
🟦 Read a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count
336 pages : The Busybody Book Club, by Freya Sampson, finished 5/6/25 ★★★.5
4. Windmills:
🟥 Read a book from the Genre History
A Brief History of Motion: From the Wheel, to the Car, to What Comes Next, by Tom Standage, finished 6/26/25 ★★★.5
5. Dutch Masters:
🖼️ Read a book whose author's last name begins with R or V
author Norman Russell – An Antique Murder (Oldminster Mysteries #2), finished 5/27/25 ★★★★
6. Anne Frank:
📖 Read book set during WWII
The Hollywood Spy (Maggie Hope #10), by Susan Elia MacNeal, finished 5/23/25 ★★★★
7. Cheese Lovers:
🧀 Read a book where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE
Hampshire England : Hazards in Hampshire (British Book Tour #1), by Emma Dakin, finished 5/17/25 ★★★.5
8. King’s Day:
🫅🏻 Read a book published in April (of any year)
publ 4-18-23 : Under a Greek Sun, by Mandy Baggot, finished 5/10/25 ★★★.5
9. Coffee Culture:
☕ Read a Series #4
Icing on the Murder (Baker Street #4), by Valerie Burns, finished 5/2/25 ★★★★
10. World’s Tallest People:
🟦 Read a book with a tall character
Delphine : Fever Season (Benjamin January #2), by Barbara Hambly, finished 5/5/25 ★★★★
11. Famous DJs:
Read a book with a genre/tagged Music
Music for Prime Time: A History of American Television Themes and Scoring, by Jon Burlingame, finished 6/28/25 ★★★.5
12. Legalization Pioneers:
◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story
George & Leo : My Father Always Finds Corpses, by Lee Hollis, finished 5/3/25 ★★★.5
13. Waterways:
0️⃣ Read a book with a proper name in the title
The Man Who Would Be Sherlock: The Real Life Adventures of Arthur Conan Doyle, by Christopher Sandford, finished 6/11/25 ★★★
14. First Stock Exchange:
💰 Read a book by an author you have not read before
author Mark Adams – Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time, finished 5/14/25 ★★★★
15. Largest Port:
🚢 Read a book with over 400 pages (share page count)
464 pages : Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists are Recreating the Sights, Smells and Tastes of Lost Civilizations, by Sam Kean, finished 6/7/25 ★★★★
16. Royal Palace:
🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story
Not They Who Soar (Katharine Wright #2), by Amanda Flower, finished 5/4/25 ★★★★
FINISHED! Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025 (05/17/25)
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
16/16
☑️ 1. Bicycle Heaven:
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date)
OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover)
X OR where someone rides a bike.
Save the Date (Save the Date 1) Mary Kay Andrews (Cara rents and rides a bike to find Brooke) 05/04/25
☑️ 2. Tulip Mania:
🌷 Read a book with a tulip on the cover (show cover)
OR where a town has an annual festival
X OR whose title begins with T or ends with A.
Topped Chef (Key West Food Critic 3) Lucy Burdette 05/05/25
☑️ 3. Flat Country:
🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...)
OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count. (322 pages)
Murder with Ganache (Key West Food Critic 4) Lucy Burdette 05/06/25
☑️ 4. Windmills:
🟥 Read a book with a windmill in the story
X OR with at least 1000 ratings (share number) - 6,382 ratings
Kills Well with Others (Killers of a Certain Age 2) Deanna Raybourn 05/01/25
OR from the Genre Engineering or History.
☑️ 5. Dutch Masters:
🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" or with a Dutch painter in the story
X OR where the MC is a painter
A Redbird Christmas Fannie Flagg (after moving to Alabama Oswald becomes a painter) 05/17/25
OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.
☑️ 6. Anne Frank:
📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank
X OR set during WWII
The Queen of Paris: A Novel of Coco Chanel Pamela Binnings Ewen 05/13/25
OR with a female MC aged 12-15.
☑️ 7. Cheese Lovers:
🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story
X OR where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE. (Christmas River)
Malarkey in Christmas River: A Christmas Cozy Mystery (Christmas River 14) Meg Muldoon 05/02/25
☑️ 8. King’s Day:
🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story
X OR published in April (of any year)
Crooked Seeds Karen Jennings (Pub. April 16, 2024) 04/02/25
OR with an orange cover or title (show cover).
☑️ 9. Coffee Culture:
X ☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee
Death in Four Courses (Key West Food Critic 2) Lucy Burdette 05/05/25 (p. 46 “. . . sipping the coffee . . .”)
OR a Series #4.
☑️ 10. World’s Tallest People:
🟦 Read a book with a tall character
Wild and Wrangled (Rebel Blue Ranch 4) Lyla Sage (Cam is a tall woman) 05/16/25
OR with the word TALL in the title or series name (share series name).
☑️ 11. Famous DJs:
⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story
X OR with a genre/tagged Music
The Cellist of Sarajevo Steven Galloway 05/07/25
OR where people go dancing in a club.
☑️ 12. Legalization Pioneers:
X ◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story
A Gravely Troubling Discovery (The Dinner Lady Detectives 5) Hannah Hendy (the Mrs. Butcher-Bakers - Clementine and Margery) 05/01/25
OR with someone who uses drugs
OR with a character that can be called tolerant (share name).
☑️ 13. Waterways:
X 0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover)
Deep End Ali Hazelwood 05/02/25
OR with a proper name in the title
OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
☑️ 14. First Stock Exchange:
💰 Read a book with a character who works with stocks or money or is an investor
X OR where there is a FIRST (your interpretation)
Sheltered in Haven: Haven-on-the-Lake Series Prequel Novella (Haven-on-the-Lake Prequel) Quinley Dixon (the first “survivor” arrives in Haven) 05/07/25
OR a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before.
☑️ 15. Largest Port:
🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Helper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...)
X OR a book with over 400 pages (share page count)
Dream Count Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (416 pages) 05/01/25
OR with a character that is "busy" all the time.
☑️ 16. Royal Palace:
🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story
OR where someone works or goes to city hall
X OR with a character who has many homes.
Great Big Beautiful Life Emily Henry (Margaret owns multiple homes) 05/06/25
Mod
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Read: 16/16
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
1. 🚲 Read a book where someone rides a bike (Katie - p.30).
Joy School. Elizabeth Berg. 5.18.25
2. 🌷 Read a book whose title ends with A.
My Ántonia. Willa Cather. 5.8.25
3. 🟦 Read a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count (363).
Fatal Voyage. Kathy Reichs. 5.1.25
4. 🟥 Read a book with at least 1000 ratings (37K).
The Thin Man. Dashiell Hammett. 5.3.25
5. 🖼️ Read a book where the MC is a painter (Ivy is a painter)
Seabreeze Inn. Jan Moran. 5.7.25
6. 📖 Read book with a female MC aged 12-15.
The World's Fair Quilt. Jennifer Chiaverini. 6.2.25
7. 🧀 Read a book where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE. (Charleston)
Murder in the Tea Leaves. Laura Childs. 5.5.25
8. 🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story (George III)
1776. David McCullough. 6.1.25
9. ☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee
Splintered Bones. Carolyn Haines. 5.9.25
10. 🟦 Read a book with a tall character (Dr. Quimper)
4:50 from Paddington. Agatha Christie. 5.16.25
11. ⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story / where people go dancing in a club.
Grin and Beard It. Penny Reid. 6.22.25
12. ◻️ Read a book with someone who uses drugs.
The Last Tribe. Brad Manuel. 7.1.25
13. 0️⃣ Read a book with two zeroes in the published year (2000).
Buried Bones. Carolyn Haines. 5.12.25
14. 💰 Read a series #1 book
When Calls the Heart. Janette Oke. 5.1.25
15.🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Baltimore MD)
Vacuuming in the Nude: And Other Ways to Get Attention. Peggy Rowe. 5.2.25
16. 🏰 Read a book with a character who has many homes. (Leo has several homes)
Nora Goes Off Script. Annabel Monaghan. 5.19.25
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Read: 0/16
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
1. 🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover) OR where someone rides a bike.
2. 🌷 Read a book with a tulip on the cover (show cover) OR where a town has an annual festival OR whose title begins with T or ends with A.
3. 🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...) OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
4. 🟥 Read a book with a windmill in the story OR with at least 1000 ratings (share number) OR from the Genre Engineering or History.
5. 🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" or with a Dutch painter in the story OR where the MC is a painter OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.
6. 📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank OR set during WWII OR with a female MC aged 12-15.
7. 🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story OR where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
8. 🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story OR published in April (of any year) OR with an orange cover or title (show cover).
9. ☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee OR a Series #4.
10. 🟦 Read a book with a tall character OR with the word TALL in the title or series name (share series name).
11. ⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story OR with a genre/tagged Music OR where people go dancing in a club.
12. ◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story OR with someone who uses drugs OR with a character that can be called tolerant (share name).
13. 0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) OR with a proper name in the title OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
14. 💰 Read a book with a character who works with stocks or money or is an investor OR where there is a FIRST (your interpretation) OR a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before.
15.🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Helper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...) OR a book with over 400 pages (share page count) OR with a character that is "busy" all the time.
16. 🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story OR where someone works or goes to city hall OR with a character who has many homes.
Read - 161. Bicycle Heaven
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date - 2017
The Four Loves, C.S. Lewis | 5/13
2. Tulip Mania
🌷 Read a book whose title begins with T or ends with A
The Hard Road Out: One Woman’s Escape From North Korea, Jihyun Park | 5/21
3. Flat Country
🟦 Read a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count - 202pgs
Kickstart My Witch, Lotta Smith | 5/22
4. Windmills
🟥 Read a book with at least 1000 ratings - 51,456
King Solomon's Mines, H. Rider Haggard | 5/2
5. Dutch Masters
🖼️ Read a book whose author's last name begins with R or V
High Noon, Nora Roberts | 5/22
6. Anne Frank
📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank - Frank O'Leary
Heartbreaker, Julie Garwood | 5/26
7. Cheese Lovers
🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story - p62
...when he strolled into our building lobby and heard me shout "Not my cheeses!" when the strap on one of my grocery bags snapped.
PS: I Hate You, Lauren Connolly | 5/19
8. King’s Day
🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story - several Kings
Nestless Eagles, G.H. BABAGILO | 5/12
9. Coffee Culture
☕ Read a book a Series #4 - Fatal series
Fatal Flaw, Marie Force | 5/1
10. World’s Tallest People
🟦 Read a book with a tall character - Nick is 6'4"
Fatal Scandal, Marie Force | 5/5
11. Famous DJs
⏺️ Read a book with a genre/tagged Music - x32
Once More With Feeling, Elissa Sussman | 6/3
12. Legalization Pioneers
◻️ Read a book with a character that can be called tolerant - Aunt Beast
A Wrinkle in Time, Madeleine L'Engle | 5/14
13. Waterways0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover
The Salmon Way: An Alaska State of Mind, Amy Gulick | 5/8
14. First Stock Exchange
💰 Read a book by an author you have not read before
Owl Be Yours, R.J. Blain | 5/6
15. Largest Port
🚢 Read a book with a character that is "busy" all the time - Hawk
Hawk O'Toole's Hostage: A Novel, Sandra Brown | 5/13
16. Royal Palace
🏰 Read a book with a character who has many homes - Pattersons have several homes
Fatal Deception, Marie Force | 5/18
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Read: 16/16
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
1. 🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover) OR where someone rides a bike.
Book: Call Me By Your Name
Author: Andre Aciman
Date read: 5/1
How it fits: Elio and Oliver ride bikes
2. 🌷 Read a book with a tulip on the cover (show cover) OR where a town has an annual festival OR whose title begins with T or ends with A.
Book: Ukochane równanie profesora
Author: Yoko Ogawa
Date read: 5/7
How it fits: The title ends with A
3. 🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...) OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
Book: Bunny
Author: Mona Awad
Date read: 5/10
How it fits: This editions has 376 pages
4. 🟥 Read a book with a windmill in the story OR with at least 1000 ratings (share number) OR from the Genre Engineering or History.
Book: Caged Wolf
Author: Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Date read: 5/11
How it fits: This book has over 24,000 ratings
5. 🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" or with a Dutch painter in the story OR where the MC is a painter OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.
Book: Alpha Wolf
Author: Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Date read: 5/16
How it fits: Author's last name starts with V
6. 📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank OR set during WWII OR with a female MC aged 12-15.
Book: Beneath Devil's Bridge
Author: Loreth Anne White
Date read: 5/13
How it fits: The MC's daughter is a 14 year old girl in the chapters of the book relating to the past
7. 🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story OR where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
Book: Feral Wolf
Author: Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Date read: 5/19
How it fits: The book is set in a world called Solaria
8. 🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story OR published in April (of any year) OR with an orange cover or title (show cover).
Book: Jedyna córka
Author: Guadalupe Nettel
Date read: 5/17
How it fits: Has orange cover
9. ☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee OR a Series #4.
Book: Z tej strony Sam
Author: Dustin Thao
Date read: 5/15
How it fits: The two main characters meet up at a cafe to drink coffee
10. 🟦 Read a book with a tall character OR with the word TALL in the title or series name (share series name).
Book: Wild Wolf
Author: Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
Date read: 5/21
How it fits: The male MCs are described as being tall
11. ⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story OR with a genre/tagged Music OR where people go dancing in a club.
Book: XOXO
Author: Axie Oh
Date read: 5/25
How it fits: MPG Music
12. ◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story OR with someone who uses drugs OR with a character that can be called tolerant (share name).
Book: Choroba idzie ze mną. O psychiatrii poza szpitalem
Author: Anna Kiedrzynek
Date read: 6/2
How it fits: Some of the characters in the book are taking drugs as a way to deal with their mental illness
13. 0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) OR with a proper name in the title OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
Book: Instynkt. O wilkach w polskich lasach
Author: Anna Maziuk
Date read: 6/8
How it fits: Water on the cover
14. 💰 Read a book with a character who works with stocks or money or is an investor OR where there is a FIRST (your interpretation) OR a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before.
Book: Grief Is the Thing with Feathers
Author: Max Porter
Date read: 5/25
How it fits: This is the first book I read by Max Potrer
15.🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Helper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...) OR a book with over 400 pages (share page count) OR with a character that is "busy" all the time.
Book: The Rule Book
Author: Sarah Adams
Date read: 5/24
How it fits: This edition has 528 pages
16. 🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story OR where someone works or goes to city hall OR with a character who has many homes.
Book: ASAP
Author: Axie Oh
Date read: 5/28
How it fits: One of the characters lives in United States, but also has family in South Korea and studies in Japan, so she has multiple homes around the globe
Mod
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Goal: 16/16
✔ 1. 🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date).
ORCS! The Curse - Christine Larsen - 06/05/25 – Published May 30, 2023
✔ 2. 🌷 Read a book whose title begins with T or ends with A.
The Tryst - Sawyer Bennett - 05/21/25
✔ 3. 🟦 Read a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
Mrs. Dalloway - Virginia Woolf - 05/25/25 – 206 pages
✔ 4. 🟥 Read a book with at least 1000 ratings.
Ice Cream Man, Volume 2: Strange Neapolitan - W. Maxwell Prince - 05/09/25 – Over 2800 ratings on 05/09/2025
✔ 5. 🖼️ Read a book whose author's last name begins with R or V.
Hidden Pictures - Jason Rekulak - 05/24/25
✔ 6. 📖 Read book set during WWII.
The Storm We Made - Vanessa Chan - 05/10/25
✔ 7. 🧀 Read a book where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
The Kiss Countdown - Etta Easton - 05/13/25 – Houston, Texas
✔ 8. 🫅🏻 Read a book published in April (of any year).
The Information Officer - Mark Mills - 05/05/25 – Published April 1, 2009
✔ 9. ☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee.
The Solid-State Shuffle - Jeffrey A. Ballard - 06/05/25 – “…all I want is to sit with my coffee and be left alone to watch Korum's.” (p. 124)
✔ 10. 🟦 Read a book with a tall character.
The Fox Wife - Yangsze Choo - 05/31/25 – “Lu was very tall and thin, with a downturned lip…” (Kindle Location 601)
✔ 11. ⏺️ Read a book where people go dancing in a club.
Where There Was Fire - John Manuel Arias - 09/06/25 – “The dimly lit bar vibrated with muffled British Invasion, and oblivious to the throng of leering men, the sisters danced just as Teresa had so many years ago, without their ever knowing it.” (Kindle Locations 1602-1603).
✔ 12. ◻️ Read a book with someone who uses drugs.
The Emperor of Gladness - Ocean Vuong - 06/14/25 - Hai
✔ 13.0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover).
The Harbor House - Mia Kent - 05/19/25
✔ 14. 💰 Read a book by an author you have not read before.
The Great Divide - Cristina Henríquez - 05/04/25
✔ 15. 🚢 Read a book with over 400 pages (share page count).
There Are Rivers in the Sky - Elif Shafak - 06/09/25 – Print version is over 450 pages long.
✔ 16. 🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story.
Dark Shadows: Inside the Secret World of Kazakhstan - Joanna Lillis - 05/18/25 - “…a photo of Tuleshov sitting in a chair gazing at Akorda, Nazarbayev’s presidential palace in Astana.” (Kindle Locations 3227-3228)
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsMay 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
16/16
1. 🚲 Read a book where someone rides a bike - Hilary
The Case Is Closed by Patricia Wentworth 2/5 3★
2. 🌷 Read a book whose title begins with T or ends with A.
The Counterfeit Betrothal by April Kihlstrom 11/5 2★
3. 🟦 Read a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count - 224p
Miss Darby's Debut by Marilyn Clay 12/5 2★
4. 🟥 Read a book with at least 1000 ratings - 242297
Club Dead by Charlaine Harris 5/5 4★
5. 🖼️ Read a book whose author's last name begins with R or V.
Indulgence in Death by J.D. Robb 7/5 4★
6. 📖 Read book set during WWII
The Canning Town Murder by Mike Hollow 8/5 3.5★
7. 🧀 Read a book where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE - Chippenham
The Wagered Heart by Rhonda Woodward 20/5 2.5★
8. 🫅🏻 Read a book published in April (of any year)
A Spirited Bluestocking by Joan Overfield 1/5 3★
9. ☕ Read a Series #4.
Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris 10/5 3★
10. 🟦 Read a book with a tall character - both MCs
The Rake's Reward by Mary Kingsley 16/5 3.5★
11. ⏺️ Read a book where people go dancing in a club.
Meet Me at Rainbow Corner by Celia Imrie 4/5 3.5★
12. ◻️ Read a book with a character that can be called tolerant - Sookie
Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris 24/5 3★
13.0️⃣ Read a book with two zeroes in the published year - 2007
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer 3/5 1★
14. 💰 Read a book by an author you have not read before.
We by Yevgeny Zamyatin 9/5 2.5★
15. 🚢 Read a book with a character that is "busy" all the time - Renard
Last Dance in Salzburg by Vivian Conroy 26/5 3★
16. 🏰 Read a book with a character who has many homes - Wetherby
A Father For Christmas by Paula Tanner Girard 22/5 2.5★
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsMay 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
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1. 🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover) OR where someone rides a bike.
2. 🌷 Read a book with a tulip on the cover (show cover) OR where a town has an annual festival OR whose title begins with T or ends with A.
3. 🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...) OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
4. 🟥 Read a book with a windmill (https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...) in the story OR with at least 1000 ratings (share number) OR from the Genre Engineering or History.
5. 🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" (https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...) or with a Dutch painter in the story OR where the MC is a painter OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.
6. 📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank OR set during WWII OR with a female MC aged 12-15.
7. 🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story OR where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
8. 🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story OR published in April (of any year) OR with an orange cover or title (show cover).
9. ☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee OR a Series #4.
10. 🟦 Read a book with a tall character OR with the word TALL in the title or series name (share series name).
11. ⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story OR with a genre/tagged Music OR where people go dancing in a club.
12. ◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story OR with someone who uses drugs OR with a character that can be called tolerant (share name).
13.0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) OR with a proper name in the title OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
14. 💰 Read a book with a character who works with stocks or money or is an investor OR where there is a FIRST (your interpretation) OR a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before.
15. 🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Helper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...) OR a book with over 400 pages (share page count) OR with a character that is "busy" all the time.
16. 🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story OR where someone works or goes to city hall OR with a character who has many homes
Fascinating Fun Facts About the Netherlands
May - October 2025
My Fun Facts About the Netherlands Challenge (msg 36)
Books Read ❱❱
☑️1. Bicycle Heaven: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with about 23 million bikes for a population of 17 million
🔺Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date ❱❱ February 23rd 2013
🔺Carolina Rebel ❱❱ 05.17 ★★★
2. Tulip Mania: In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced "Tulip Mania," where tulip bulbs became extremely valuable, sometimes worth more than a house. The Keukenhof Gardens host an annual tulip festival, showcasing millions of blooming tulips
🔺Read a book whose title begins with T or ends with A
🔺Turning Up the Heat
☑️3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level
🔺Read a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count ❱❱ 406 pp
🔺Breathless In Love ❱❱ 05.08 ★★★★
4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history
🔺Read a book with at least 1000 ratings (share number) ❱❱ 1,419 ratings
🔺Fourth and Goal
☑️5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh
🔺Read a book where the MC is a painter
🔺Hello Stranger ❱❱ 05.29 ★★★★
☑️6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II
🔺Read a book with a character named Anne or Frank ❱❱ mc is Frankie
🔺Always Only You ❱❱ 07.20 ★★★★
☑️7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns
🔺Read a book where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE ❱❱ California
🔺Crashed ❱❱ 06.15 ★★★★
☑️8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities
🔺Read a book published in April ❱❱ April 2012
🔺Trauma Plan ❱❱ 07.31 ★★★
9. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day
🔺Read a Series #4
🔺Devouring Darkness
☑️10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women
🔺Read a book with the word TALL in the title or series name
🔺Dominique is tall for a woman at almost 6 ft
🔺Love Thy Enemy ❱❱ 05.02 ★★★★
11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix
🔺Read a book with a genre/tagged Music
🔺Famous in a Small Town
☑️12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001
🔺Read a book with a same sex couple in the story
🔺His Steamy Summer ❱❱ 07.14 ★★★
☑️13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
🔺Read a book with a proper name in the title
🔺Lucien's Fall ❱❱ 06.01 ★★★
14. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602
🔺Read a book by an author you have not read before ❱❱ Wendy Francis
🔺Betting on Good
15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world
🔺Read a book with over 400 pages ❱❱ 432 pp
🔺Shadowboxer
☑️16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal
🔺Read a book with a palace in the story
🔺The Royal Mess ❱❱ 05.04 ★★★
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
1. Bicycle Heaven: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with about 23 million bikes for a population of 17 million.
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover) OR where someone rides a bike.
2. Tulip Mania: In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced "Tulip Mania," where tulip bulbs became extremely valuable, sometimes worth more than a house. The Keukenhof Gardens host an annual tulip festival, showcasing millions of blooming tulips.
🌷 Read a book with a tulip on the cover (show cover) OR where a town has an annual festival OR whose title begins with T or ends with A.
3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level.
🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...) OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history.
🟥 Read a book with a windmill in the story OR with at least 1000 ratings (share number) OR from the Genre Engineering or History.
5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" or with a Dutch painter in the story OR where the MC is a painter OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.
6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank OR set during WWII OR with a female MC aged 12-15.
7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns.
🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story OR where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities.
🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story OR published in April (of any year) OR with an orange cover or title (show cover).
9. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day.
☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee OR a Series #4.
10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women.
🟦 Read a book with a tall character OR with the word TALL in the title or series name (share series name).
11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story OR with a genre/tagged Music OR where people go dancing in a club.
12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story OR with someone who uses drugs OR with a character that can be called tolerant (share name).
13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) OR with a proper name in the title OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
14. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.
💰 Read a book with a character who works with stocks or money or is an investor OR where there is a FIRST (your interpretation) OR a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before.
15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Helper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...) OR a book with over 400 pages (share page count) OR with a character that is "busy" all the time.
16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal.
🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story OR where someone works or goes to city hall OR with a character who has many homes.
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1 - October 31, 2025
READ: 16/16
✔ 1. Bicycle Heaven: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with about 23 million bikes for a population of 17 million.
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover) OR where someone rides a bike.
Spark of the Everflame - Penn Cole (pub May 31, 2023) 5/16
✔ 2. Tulip Mania: In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced "Tulip Mania," where tulip bulbs became extremely valuable, sometimes worth more than a house. The Keukenhof Gardens host an annual tulip festival, showcasing millions of blooming tulips.
🌷 Read a book with a tulip on the cover (show cover) OR where a town has an annual festival OR whose title begins with T or ends with A.
A Sprinkle in Time - Dana Mentink 7/6
✔ 3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level.
🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...) OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
Crewel and Unusual - Molly MacRae (272 pages) 5/26
✔ 4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history.
🟥 Read a book with a windmill in the story OR with at least 1000 ratings (share number) OR from the Genre Engineering or History.
Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros (2,984,696 ratings) 5/3
✔ 5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" or with a Dutch painter in the story OR where the MC is a painter OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.
The Pike - J.J. Richards 5/22
✔ 6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank OR set during WWII OR with a female MC aged 12-15.
Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow - Jessica Townsend (MC 13) 7/4
✔ 7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns.
🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story OR where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
A Shift in Shadows - Maddox Grey (Emerald Bay, Washington) 5/24
✔ 8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities.
🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story OR published in April (of any year) OR with an orange cover or title (show cover).
Charmed Bones - Carolyn Haines 5/15
✔ 9. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day.
☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee OR a Series #4.
Pumpkin Spice and Poisoning - Katherine Hayton 5/29
(Sweet Baked Mystery #4)
✔ 10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women.
🟦 Read a book with a tall character OR with the word TALL in the title or series name
(share series name).
Dangerous in a Kilt - Anna Durand (hero, well over 6 feet) 5/16
✔ 11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story OR with a genre/tagged Music OR where people go dancing in a club.
Controlled Chaos - Nikki Ash 5/11
✔ 12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story OR with someone who uses drugs OR with a character that can be called tolerant (share name).
The Bad Weather Friend - Dean Koontz (Benny) 6/3
✔ 13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) OR with a proper name in the title OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
Dead to Me - Annie Anderson (pub Sep 29, 2020) 5/4
✔ 14. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.
💰 Read a book with a character who works with stocks or money or is an investor OR where there is a FIRST (your interpretation) OR a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before.
Improbably Yours - Kerry Anne King (first date) 5/7
✔ 15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Helper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...) OR a book with over 400 pages (share page count) OR with a character that is "busy" all the time.
From Blood and Ash - Jennifer L. Armentrout (480 pages) 5/22
✔ 16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal.
🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story OR where someone works or goes to city hall OR with a character who has many homes.
Immortal - Sue Lynn Tan 5/11
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsMay 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
16/16
1. Bicycle Heaven: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with about 23 million bikes for a population of 17 million.
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover) OR where someone rides a bike.
Montana Justice - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - July 2025) (rides bike) - July 3
2. Tulip Mania: In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced "Tulip Mania," where tulip bulbs became extremely valuable, sometimes worth more than a house. The Keukenhof Gardens host an annual tulip festival, showcasing millions of blooming tulips.
🌷 Read a book with a tulip on the cover (show cover) OR where a town has an annual festival OR whose title begins with T or ends with A.
A Summer to Start Over - Sera Taíno (HSE #3092 - May 2025) (festival) - May 20
3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level.
🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...) OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
The Floating Amsterdam Flower Shop - Annabel French (Avon - Aug 2025) - July 30
4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history.
🟥 Read a book with a windmill in the story OR with at least 1000 ratings (share number) OR from the Genre Engineering or History.
The Guest Cottage - Lori Foster (Kensington - June 2025) (1007) - June 27
5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" or with a Dutch painter in the story OR where the MC is a painter OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.
Corralled in Cutthroat Creek - Juno Rushdan (HI #2286 - May 2025) - May 9
6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank OR set during WWII OR with a female MC aged 12-15.
Lei and the Fire Goddess - Malia Maunakea (Penguin - June 2023) (age 12) - Aug 23
7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns.
🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story OR where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
Hardly a Gentleman - Eloisa James (HarperCollins - May 2025) (Scotland) - May 15
8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities.
🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story OR published in April (of any year) OR with an orange cover or title (show cover).
Beauty and the Lyon - Tanya Wilde (Dragonblade - Apr 2025) - May 5
9. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day.
☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee OR a Series #4.
Hero Mine - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - May 2025) (coffee) - May 7
10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women.
🟦 Read a book with a tall character OR with the word TALL in the title or series name (share series name).
The Lightkeeper's Curse - Cassie Miles (HI #2288 - May 2025) (tall character) - May 22
11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story OR with a genre/tagged Music OR where people go dancing in a club.
The Maverick's Dating Deal - Christine Rimmer (HQN - Aug 2025) (dancing) - July 17
12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story OR with someone who uses drugs OR with a character that can be called tolerant (share name).
Swamp Shadows - Carla Cassidy (HI #2289 - June 2025) (drugs) - July 7
13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) OR with a proper name in the title OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
The Viking's Royal Temptation - Roxy Harper (HH #1863 - June 2025) (water) - June 20
14. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.
💰 Read a book with a character who works with stocks or money or is an investor OR where there is a FIRST (your interpretation) OR a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before.
Hazardous to a Duke's Heart - Sabrina Jeffries (Kensington - May 2025) (Lords of Hazard #1) - May 19
15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Helper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...) OR a book with over 400 pages (share page count) OR with a character that is "busy" all the time.
Lie Down With a Lyon - Cerise DeLand (Dragonblade - Apr 2025) (port city - London) - June 9
16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal.
🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story OR where someone works or goes to city hall OR with a character who has many homes.
Marriage Bargain with the Comte - Parker J. Cole (HH #1858 - May 2025) (palace) - May 24
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Read: 16/16
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
1. Bicycle Heaven: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with about 23 million bikes for a population of 17 million.
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) - Pub 10/12/2023 - Obsession Falls Claire Kingsley - 5/5/25
2. Tulip Mania: In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced "Tulip Mania," where tulip bulbs became extremely valuable, sometimes worth more than a house. The Keukenhof Gardens host an annual tulip festival, showcasing millions of blooming tulips.
🌷 Read a book whose title begins with T or ends with A. - Take Me C.D. Reiss - 5/28/25
3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level.
🟦 Read a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count. - 186 pgs-Blue Raspberry Pepper North - 5/1/25
4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history.
🟥 Read a book with at least 1000 ratings (share number) - 6,487 ratings-Second Nature Nora Roberts - 5/1/25
5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
🖼️ Read a book whose author's last name begins with R or V. - Rule C.D. Reiss - 5/26/25
6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank - Anne-The Heart Principle Helen Hoang - 6/24/25
7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns.
🧀 Read a book where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE. - Colorado-Scorch Helen Hardt - 5/12/25
8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities.
🫅🏻 Read a book published in April (of any year) - Pub 4/1/22 - Mafia Prince Vi Carter - 8/13/25
9. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day.
☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee - Someone to Hold Marie Force - 5/10/25
10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women.
🟦 Read a book with a tall character - Rhys is very tall - Wild Side Elsie Silver - 5/15/25
11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
⏺️ Read a book with a genre/tagged Music - Lies & Lullabies Sarina Bowen - 6/1/25
12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
◻️ Read a book with a character that can be called tolerant (share name). - Nick-State of Alert Marie Force - 5/24/25
13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) -
Liz Tomforde - 5/22/2514. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.
💰 Read a series #1 - The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden Jessica Sorensen - 5/7/25
15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book with over 400 pages (share page count) - 416 pgs - The Giver of Stars Jojo Moyes - 5/6/25
16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal.
🏰 Read a book with a character who has many homes. - The Whistler John Grisham - 5/14/25
Fascinating Fun Facts About the NetherlandsDuration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
8/16
1. Bicycle Heaven: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with about 23 million bikes for a population of 17 million.
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover) OR where someone rides a bike.
Abroad in Japan: Ten Years in the Land of the Rising Sun by Chris Broad 04/06 - Published 03/08/2023
2. Tulip Mania: In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced "Tulip Mania," where tulip bulbs became extremely valuable, sometimes worth more than a house. The Keukenhof Gardens host an annual tulip festival, showcasing millions of blooming tulips.
🌷 Read a book with a tulip on the cover (show cover) OR where a town has an annual festival OR whose title begins with T or ends with A.
3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level.
🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...) OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky 19/06 - 609 pages
4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history.
🟥 Read a book with a windmill in the story OR with at least 1000 ratings (share number) OR from the Genre Engineering or History.
The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery 05/05 - 50,710 ratings
5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" or with a Dutch painter in the story OR where the MC is a painter OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica Guerrieri 17/06
6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank OR set during WWII OR with a female MC aged 12-15.
7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns.
🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story OR where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
Inheritance of Loss, The: A Novel by Kiran Desai 25/07/25
8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities.
🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story OR published in April (of any year) OR with an orange cover or title (show cover).
Happiness by Aminatta Forna 21/05
9. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day.
☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee OR a Series #4.
The Awakening by Kate Chopin 22/06
10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women.
🟦 Read a book with a tall character OR with the word TALL in the title or series name (share series name).
11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story OR with a genre/tagged Music OR where people go dancing in a club.
12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story OR with someone who uses drugs OR with a character that can be called tolerant (share name).
13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) OR with a proper name in the title OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
Latitudes of Longing by Shubhangi Swarup 06/0714. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.
💰 Read a book with a character who works with stocks or money or is an investor OR where there is a FIRST (your interpretation) OR a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before.
The Abundance by Amit Majmudar 29/08
15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Helper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...) OR a book with over 400 pages (share page count) OR with a character that is "busy" all the time.
16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal.
🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story OR where someone works or goes to city hall OR with a character who has many homes.
FINISHEDFascinating Fun Facts About the Netherlands
Duration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
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1. Bicycle Heaven: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with about 23 million bikes for a population of 17 million.
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover) OR where someone rides a bike.
🌷 Published 6/22/2023: The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel 5/2/25
2. Tulip Mania: In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced "Tulip Mania," where tulip bulbs became extremely valuable, sometimes worth more than a house. The Keukenhof Gardens host an annual tulip festival, showcasing millions of blooming tulips.
🌷 Read a book with a tulip on the cover (show cover) OR where a town has an annual festival OR whose title begins with T or ends with A.
🌷 Festival: Murder at the Blueberry Festival by Darci Hannah 5/17/25
3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level.
🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...) OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
🌷 Page count 224: Dead End Donation by Kirsten Weiss 5/5/25
4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history.
🟥 Read a book with a windmill in the story OR with at least 1000 ratings (share number) OR from the Genre Engineering or History.
🌷 1,024 ratings: Harvest Moon Homecoming by Jessie Gussman 5/4/25
5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" or with a Dutch painter in the story OR where the MC is a painter OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.
🌷 Author's last name begins with R: Sealed Off by Barbara Ross 5/7/25
6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank OR set during WWII OR with a female MC aged 12-15.
🌷 MC Julie is 15: Magic Tests by Ilona Andrews 5/15/25
7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns.
🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story OR where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
🌷 Set in England: Good Material by Dolly Alderton 5/20/25
8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities.
🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story OR published in April (of any year) OR with an orange cover or title (show cover).
🌷 - Published 4/8/25: The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose 5/1/25
9. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day.
☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee OR a Series #4.
🌷 Scottish Highlands #4: Be Still My Bleating Heart by Hannah Reed 5/8/25
10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women.
🟦 Read a book with a tall character OR with the word TALL in the title or series name (share series name).
🌷 Mack is tall: Hemingway's Cats by Lindsey Hooper 5/16/25
11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story OR with a genre/tagged Music OR where people go dancing in a club.
🌷Women dance in a club: Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers by Diane Kelly 5/10/25
12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story OR with someone who uses drugs OR with a character that can be called tolerant (share name).
🌷 James uses drugs: The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride 5/9/25
13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) OR with a proper name in the title OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
🌷 Water on the cover: Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living by Nick Offerman 5/11/25
14. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.
💰 Read a book with a character who works with stocks or money or is an investor OR where there is a FIRST (your interpretation) OR a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before.
🌷 Author I have not read before: A Fool and His Monet by Sandra Orchard 5/3/25
15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Helper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...) OR a book with over 400 pages (share page count) OR with a character that is "busy" all the time.
🌷 MC is trying to revive her family's farm, start an organic bakery, discovery a murderer, find her grandmother's "treasure" and...: Put Out to Pasture by Amanda Flower 5/13/25
16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal.
🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story OR where someone works or goes to city hall OR with a character who has many homes.
🌷 MMC is the city manager: The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score 5/14/25
Completed May 22, 2025Fascinating Fun Facts About the Netherlands
Duration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Completed: 16/16
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
1. 🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover)
Has both published in 2017 and a Bike on the cover
Saving Noah | Lucinda Berry | 05.03
2. 🌷 Title begins with T | This Time Tomorrow | Emma Straub | 05.02
3. 🟦 Read a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
368 Pages | Gracie Harris Is Under Construction | Kate Hash | 05.01
4. 🟥 Read a book with at least 1000 ratings (share number)
1.420.877 Ratings | People We Meet on Vacation | Emily Henry | 05.03
5. 🖼️ Read a book whose author's last name begins with R or V.
Mya Robarts | The V Girl: A Coming of Age Story | 05.11
6. 📖 Read book with a character named Frank | Producer on ANTM | You Wanna Be on Top?: A Memoir of Makeovers, Manipulation, and Not Becoming America's Next Top Model | Sarah Hartshorne | 05.16
7. 🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story
"...exchange goeey slices topped with tangy goats' cheese and salty parma ham." - Loc 2813
The Wedding Party | Lorna Dounaeva | 05.02
8. 🫅🏻 Read a book published in April (of any year) | April 2011 | Flat-Out Love | Jessica Park | 05.09
9. ☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee
"The next morning over coffee, me and Belle do a two-man postmortem into how it all went so wrong" - page 87.
Everything I Know About Love | Dolly Alderton | 05.04
10. 🟦 Read a book with a tall character Terra | The Exception to the Rule | Christina Lauren | 05.15
11. ⏺️ Read a book where people go dancing in a club. | Losing It | Cora Carmack | 05.11
12. ◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story
(view spoiler) | The Manor of Dreams | Christina Li | 05.08
13. 0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) | Ten Tiny Breaths | K.A. Tucker | 05.07
14. 💰 Read a book by an author you have not read before. | Sloan Harlow | All We Lost Was Everything | 05.06
15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book set in a port cities | Valdez, Alaska | A Storm of Infinite Beauty | Julianne MacLean | 05.13
16. Royal Palace:
🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story | Whitney was a spoiled princess living in a palace. -p. 13 | Keep Your Friends Close | Lucinda Berry | 05.22
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Fascinating Fun Facts About the Netherlands
Duration: May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Object: Read one book for each of the 16 tasks.
1. Bicycle Heaven: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with about 23 million bikes for a population of 17 million.
🚲 Read a book with 23 or 17 (intact) in the publish date (share date) OR with a bicycle on the cover (share cover) OR where someone rides a bike.
2. Tulip Mania: In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced "Tulip Mania," where tulip bulbs became extremely valuable, sometimes worth more than a house. The Keukenhof Gardens host an annual tulip festival, showcasing millions of blooming tulips.
🌷 Read a book with a tulip on the cover (show cover) OR where a town has an annual festival OR whose title begins with T or ends with A.
3. Flat Country: The Netherlands is one of the flattest countries in the world, with about 26% of its land below sea level.
🟦 Read a book set in the Netherlands (may find something here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...) OR a book with a 2 or 6 in the page count.
4. Windmills: There are around 1,000 traditional windmills still standing, a testament to Dutch engineering and history.
🟥 Read a book with a windmill in the story OR with at least 1000 ratings (share number) OR from the Genre Engineering or History.
5. Dutch Masters: The Netherlands is the birthplace of famous artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh.
🖼️ Read a book about a "Dutch Master" or with a Dutch painter in the story OR where the MC is a painter OR whose author's last name begins with R or V.
6. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam is where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary during World War II.
📖 Read book with a character named Anne or Frank OR set during WWII OR with a female MC aged 12-15.
7. Cheese Lovers: The Dutch are among the largest cheese consumers in the world, and Gouda and Edam cheeses are named after Dutch towns.
🧀 Read a book where cheese is featured in the story OR where the location begins with a letter in CHEESE.
8. King’s Day: King’s Day, celebrated on April 27, is a national holiday where the Dutch wear orange and enjoy street markets, music, and festivities.
🫅🏻 Read a book with a king in the story OR published in April (of any year) OR with an orange cover or title (show cover).
9. Coffee Culture: The Netherlands is one of the top coffee-consuming countries in the world, with an average of 4 cups per person per day.
☕ Read a book where a person drinks coffee OR a Series #4.
10. World’s Tallest People: The Dutch are the tallest people in the world, with an average height of 183 cm (6 feet) for men and 170 cm (5 feet 7 inches) for women.
🟦 Read a book with a tall character OR with the word TALL in the title or series name (share series name).
11. Famous DJs: The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s top DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Martin Garrix.
⏺️ Read a book with a DJ (Disc Jockey) in the story OR with a genre/tagged Music OR where people go dancing in a club.
12. Legalization Pioneers: The Netherlands is known for its progressive drug policies and was one of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.
◻️ Read a book with a same sex couple in the story OR with someone who uses drugs OR with a character that can be called tolerant (share name).
13. Waterways: Amsterdam has over 100 kilometers of canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the North."
0️⃣ Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) OR with a proper name in the title OR with two zeroes in the published year (share year).
14. First Stock Exchange: The world’s first official stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.
💰 Read a book with a character who works with stocks or money or is an investor OR where there is a FIRST (your interpretation) OR a series #1 OR by an author you have not read before.
15. Largest Port: The Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe and one of the busiest in the world.
🚢 Read a book set in a port cities (Helper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...) OR a book with over 400 pages (share page count) OR with a character that is "busy" all the time.
16. Royal Palace: The Royal Palace in Amsterdam was originally built as a city hall in the 17th century and is one of three palaces at the monarch’s disposal.
🏰 Read a book with a palace in the story OR where someone works or goes to city hall OR with a character who has many homes.
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