Wanderlust Challenges

message 1: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Oct 26, 2023 10:03AM

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
4 Months from Start

Patrizia's new challenge takes us to a beloved pilgrimage trail in Scandinavia.

The most famous pilgrimage trails in Europe are those of Santiago and the Via Francigena; few know that there is another one by the name of Saint Olav Way. As with the Camino de Santiago, there are multiple routes available, although the final destination is always Trondheim in Norway. Let's take a look at the various routes together.

✱ Also known as The Pilgrim's Route, (Pilegrimsleden) or the Old Kings' Road, the many variations of this pilgrimage all end at the cathedral that houses the tomb of St. Olav.
✱ Much of the journey takes place in Norway, where eight different routes are available (one is by sea). There are two other routes starting from other countries in Scandinavia.
✱ Schedule your arrival in Trondheim for the end of July to participate in the great festival of Olavfestdagene which celebrates St. Olav.
✱ Like the other European pilgrimages, here, too, a credential is available on which to affix various stamps along the route. While visiting the Trondheim cathedral you can collect a certificate at the end of the pilgrimage.

Complete 12 tasks (one from each section).

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

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Trail and Tasks

1. Saint Olav

Let's start by learning a little about the man behind the trail. Olav Haraldson was born around 995 and became king of Norway in 1016. Two years earlier he had converted to Christianity and imposed this religion on his kingdom. In 1028 he was driven out by the Danish king Cnut the Great and died two years later trying to regain his kingdom. Considered a national hero in Norway, he was canonized as early as 1031 and Trondheim Cathedral was built specifically to house his remains.

✱ Read a book with a character that is a king (share name) OR
✱ Read a book with the word HERO found in the text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book with an author name or title that starts with the letter O (ignore A, An or The).

2. Gudbrandsdalsleden

The Gudbrandsdalsleden is the longest of the eight routes in Norway (643 km or 400 mi), and can be covered in 32 stages. It's the most popular among pilgrims, although it takes around 4 weeks to walk. It starts in Oslo, the current Norwegian capital, and crosses the Gudbrandsdalen Valley, from which it takes its name. Along the way you will visit six national parks and the Olympic city of Lillehammer. This region is known for the richness of local products, traditional architecture (including the famous wooden churches typical of Scandinavia) ,and very varied landscape. All this makes it one of the major tourist destinations in the nation.

✱ Read a series book #8 or #4 OR
✱ Read a book over 400 pages long (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GUDBRANDSDALSLEDEN VALLEY (3 word minimum).

3. St. Olavsleden

This route begins in Sweden in Selånger and has high symbolic value because it retraces the last journey undertaken by Saint Olav when he tried to reconquer his kingdom. The route is 580 km (360 mi) long and includes 30 stages. The climax is reached in the village of Stiklestad where a battle took place in which the holy king lost his life on 29 July 1030. It should be noted that Norway now follows the Lutheran religion and the actual remains of the holy king were lost, perhaps burned. Today the pilgrimage does not have a true religious value, but instead pays homage to this great historical figure.

✱ Read a book that includes a death of a character (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book published in July (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL in its GR homepage.

4. Østerdalsleden

This is the wildest of the Norwegian routes, so much so that it is recommended only for the most experienced hikers. Furthermore, its 320 km (199 mi), divided into 21 stages, can only be done in summer. During the Middle Ages this path was very popular with pilgrims because following it you could go from Trondheim to Vadstena, where the Swedish Saint Birgitta was venerated.

✱ Read a book set primarily in summer OR
✱ Read a book with a male AND female MC (they don't have to be a couple) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in OSTERDALSLEDEN.

5. Nordleden

This is the shortest of the Norwegian routes: it is, in fact, only 135 km (84 mi) long, which can be covered in 7 stages. It starts from Gløshaug Church, north of Trondheim, and passes through Stiklestad, where its route and that of the St. Olavsleden trail join together. Despite its brevity, along this route you pass through several locations linked to St. Olav.

✱ Read a short book (between 100 and 150 pages; share page count) OR
✱ Read a book belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes (share series name and number of volumes) OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name begins with a letter found in NORDLEDEN.

6. Romboleden

This is the oldest of the pilgrimage routes in Norway, and a very important trade route with Sweden. Most of the 150 kms (93 mi), which are divided into 7 stages, pass through mountains and woods and is reserved for expert hikers. In some places it is essential to have a tent and camping gear because there are no accommodations available. The route starts at the Swedish border, which can be reached by two different paths.

✱ Read one of the books that has been on your TBR the longest (tell us when it was added) OR
✱ Read a book where the characters camp (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book that has been published with two different titles (share both titles; translations don't count).

7. Borgleden

This route, 176 km (109 mi) long and doable in 9 stages, crosses the southeast of Norway, and can also be covered by bicycle. With this route you reach Oslo, from where it will then be necessary to travel along the Gudbrandsdalsleden. This route does not stray far from the coast and passes through several villages and towns. Among the most unmissable stops is the Fredriksten Fortress, dating back to the mid-17th century.

✱ Read a book with a coastline on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC rides a bicycle (briefly share details)OR
✱ Read a book set in a location that starts with a letter found in BORGLEDEN (tell us where).

8. Valldalsleden

About 150 km (93 mi) long and practicable in 7-8 stages, this route connects Valldal, on the coast, to Mount Dovre, where it merges into the Gudbrandsdalsleden. The greatest attraction of this route is that it allows you to admire one of the symbols of Norway: its fjords. According to legend, Saint Olav followed this path when he was forced to flee Norway in the winter of 1029.

✱ Read a book that has both the letter F and J in the title (they do not need to be together) OR
✱ Read a book set primarily in winter OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in VALLDALSLEDEN.

9. Tunsbergleden

This route starts in Larvik, near the Oslo Fjord. In its 190 kms (118 mi) and 9 stages, it leads to Baerum, crossing small towns and countryside. You pass through the county of Vestfold which is rich in medieval remains, some of which are certainly worth a visit. It is a very relaxing itinerary, which eventually joins the more famous Gudbrandsdalsleden.

✱ Read a book set in the countryside or a small town (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book that you found relaxing (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in TUNSBERGLEDEN (ignore A, An, and The).

10. Kystpilegrimsleia

This maritime itinerary, 1080 km (671 mi) long, requires the use of boats because it is not entirely accessible on foot. Here we start from Egersund and after touching, among other villages, Stavanger, Bergen and Alesund, we reach Trondheim after 24 days. The sea route has always been important for trade and travel in Norway since the Middle Ages, although not everyone could pay for a passage by ship.

✱ Read a book with some kind of water craft on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where travel is important to the plot (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KYSTPILEGRIMSLEIA (3 word minimum).

11. St. Olav Waterway

This route starts from the Turku Cathedral in Finland. After 5 stops on the mainland, this pilgrimage includes another 6 stops through the Åland Islands, some of which involve the use of boats (the more adventurous can use a canoe or a kayak). Once you land in Sweden, you can use several local trails to reach Norway, but all make use of the Østerdalsleden. In the end the pilgrim will have traveled approximately 1200 km (746 mi).

✱ Read a series book #5 or #6 OR
✱ Read a book set in two or more countries (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with over 1,200 reviews on its GR Homepage (share number).

12. Trondheim Cathedral

The final destination of the pilgrimage is Trondheim Cathedral, which was built starting in 1070 to house the remains of Saint Olaf. As we have already said, the mortal remains of the saint were lost after Norway embraced the Lutheran religion, but the cathedral continued to play an important role in Norwegian history. Saint Olaf is now venerated as a national hero and not as a saint. The Catholics still have their own cathedral dedicated to the holy king and consecrated in 2016; it is a replacement for a smaller church.

✱ Read a book where the MC visits a church (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book published in 2016 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read the final/last book in a series (share series name).

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message 2: by Jan, Moderator (last edited Nov 13, 2024 04:43PM) (new)

Oct 26, 2023 10:03AM

Participants

August ~ Completed
Barb ~ Completed
Bev(baglady) ~ Completed
Brenda ~ Completed
Catsalive ~ Completed
ChrisGA ~ Completed
Ed ~ Completed
Frankie ~ Completed
Jan ~ Completed
JoAnne ~ Completed
Jonquil ~ Completed
Karen ♐ ~ Completed
Meg ~ Completed
Olivermagnus ~ Completed
Patrizia ~ Completed
Ruth ~ Completed
Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)
Tari ~ Completed
Teri-k ~ Completed

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message 3: by Jan, Moderator (last edited Dec 10, 2023 11:04AM) (new)

Oct 26, 2023 10:03AM

My Spot

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
12/12

1. Saint Olav
✱ Read a book with the word HERO found in the text (Pg 205 "make himself look like a hero"): The Night I Died | Anne Frasier 11/8/23****

2. Gudbrandsdalsleden
✱ Read a book over 400 pages long (740 Pages): Food: A Cultural Culinary History | Ken Albala 11/6/23***

Food A Cultural Culinary History by Ken Albala

3. St. Olavsleden
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL in its GR homepage: Thornyhold | Mary Stewart 11/22/23

4. Østerdalsleden
✱ Read a book with a male AND female MC (Tsukoko & Sensei): Strange Weather in Tokyo | Hiromi Kawakami 11/9/23***

Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami

5. Nordleden
✱ Read a book belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes (Alice Nestleton 21 Volumes): A Cat of a Different Color | Lydia Adamson 12/2/23****

A Cat of a Different Color (Alice Nestleton Mystery #2) by Lydia Adamson

6. Romboleden
✱ Read one of the books that has been on your TBR the longest (#16 Added on January 12, 2015): Anne of the Island | L.M. Montgomery 11/13/23****

Anne of the Island (Anne of Green Gables, #3) by L.M. Montgomery

7. Borgleden
✱ Read a book set in a location that starts with a letter found in BORGLEDEN (Oregon): Mayhem in Christmas River | Meg Muldoon 12/8/23***

Mayhem in Christmas River (Christmas River #2) by Meg Muldoon

8. Valldalsleden
✱ Read a book set primarily in winter: Sworn to Silence | Linda Castillo 11/22/23***

Sworn to Silence (Kate Burkholder, #1) by Linda Castillo

9. Tunsbergleden
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in TUNSBERGLEDEN: Too Many Cooks | Dana Bate 11/7/23****

10. Kystpilegrimsleia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KYSTPILEGRIMSLEIA (3 word minimum): All Systems Red | Martha Wells 12/2/23****

All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries, #1) by Martha Wells

11. St. Olav Waterway
✱ Read a book set in two or more countries (Iceland and England): Stranded in Iceland | Victoria Walker 11/23/23****

Stranded in Iceland (Icelandic Romance #3) by Victoria Walker

12. Trondheim Cathedral
✱ Read a book published in 2016 (Published Feb 1, 2016): The Case of the Missing Morris Dancer | Cathy Ace 11/19/23****

The Case of the Missing Morris Dancer (WISE Enquiries Agency #2) by Cathy Ace

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message 4: by Frankie (last edited Nov 24, 2023 10:39AM) (new)

Oct 26, 2023 10:31AM

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
November 1, 2023-February 29, 2024

Complete 12 tasks (one from each section).

12/12 Completed. Finished

1. Saint Olav
✱ Read a book with an author name or title that starts with the letter O (ignore A, An or The).
One to Hold-Tia Louise 11/12/23

2. Gudbrandsdalsleden
✱ Read a series book #8 or #4
(Southern Bride #8)
Fated Hearts-Kelly Elliott 11/18/23

3. St. Olavsleden
✱ Read a book that includes a death of a character (briefly share details)
(MC is a FBI and is brought in on a case of her partner's friend, who was kidnapped and then killed before he could be found)
Behind Closed Doors-Elle Gray 11/23/23

4. Østerdalsleden
✱ Read a book with a male AND female MC (they don't have to be a couple)
Her Shallow Grave-D.K. Hood 11/15/23

5. Nordleden
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name begins with a letter found in NORDLEDEN.
(Emma Griffin)
The Girl and the Midnight Murder-A.J. Rivers 11/03/23

6. Romboleden
✱ Read one of the books that has been on your TBR the longest (tell us when it was added)
(12/10/2014)
Unbeloved-Madeline Sheehan 11/05/23

7. Borgleden
✱ Read a book set in a location that starts with a letter found in BORGLEDEN (tell us where).
(Birmingham, Alabama)
Gone Too Far-Debra Webb 11/08/23

8. Valldalsleden
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in VALLDALSLEDEN.
Lani Lynn Vale-Controlled Burn 11/14/23

9. Tunsbergleden
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in TUNSBERGLEDEN (ignore A, An, and The).
Good Vibrations-Kayley Loring 11/01/23

10. Kystpilegrimsleia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KYSTPILEGRIMSLEIA (3 word minimum).
Mine to Promise-Natasha Madison 11/02/23

11. St. Olav Waterway
✱ Read a series book #5 or #6
(Kate Burkholder #6)
The Dead Will Tell-Linda Castillo 11/24/23

12. Trondheim Cathedral
✱ Read the final/last book in a series (share series name).
(Kilgore Fire)
Put Out-Lani Lynn Vale 11/17/23

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message 5: by Patrizia, Contributor (last edited Dec 07, 2023 03:08AM) (new)

Oct 26, 2023 11:24AM

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2023

12/12

1. Saint Olav
✱ Read a book with the word HERO found in the text (share text)
male MC and his deceased father are often called "heroes" (for exemple: "He'd been content in the role of EMT-hero -and squeezing as much living out of life as he could", 73% kindle)- Blackout by Lisa Phillips 2 November; 4☆

Blackout (Benson First Responders #2) by Lisa Phillips

2. Gudbrandsdalsleden
✱ Read a series book #4
Claret and Present Danger by Sarah Fox 4 November; 4 1/2☆

Claret and Present Danger (Literary Pub Mystery, #4) by Sarah Fox

3. St. Olavsleden
✱ Read a book published in July (share publication date).
28 July 2020- Tea & Treachery by Vicki Delany 14 November; 4☆

Tea & Treachery (Tea by the Sea, #1) by Vicki Delany

4. Østerdalsleden
✱ Read a book with a male AND female MC (they don't have to be a couple) AND
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in OSTERDALSLEDEN.
Sealed With Courage by Laura Scott 15 November; 5☆

Sealed With Courage (Called To Protect, #1) by Laura Scott

5. Nordleden
✱ Read a book belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes (share series name and number of volumes)
Finnengan First Responders, 9 books- Strategic Threat: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott 12 November; 5☆

Strategic Threat A Christian Romantic Suspense (Finnegan First Responders Book 8) by Laura Scott

6. Romboleden
✱ Read a book where the characters camp (briefly share details)
fleeing from the bad guys during a blizzard, the MCs first use a trailer and then the tent of an abandoned campsite- Snowbound Escape by Dana Mentink 9 November; 4 1/2☆

Snowbound Escape (Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit, 8) by Dana Mentink

7. Borgleden
✱ Read a book with a coastline on the cover (post cover)
A Killer Ending by Karen MacInerney 10 November; 4☆

A Killer Ending (Snug Harbor Mysteries #1) by Karen MacInerney

8. Valldalsleden
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in VALLDALSLEDEN.
Police Dog Procedural by Lena Diaz 6 November; 4 1/2☆

Police Dog Procedural (K-9s on Patrol #6) by Lena Diaz

9. Tunsbergleden
✱ Read a book set in the countryside or a small town (tell us where)
Santa Sofia (fictional town in California)- The Walking Bread by Winnie Archer 7 November; 4☆

The Walking Bread (A Bread Shop Mystery #3) by Winnie Archer

10. Kystpilegrimsleia
✱ Read a book where travel is important to the plot (tell us how)
MCs have to reach Dublin from Chicago but a storm over the Atlantic has blocked all flights so they go on a long journey- Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh 4 December; 5☆

11. St. Olav Waterway
✱ Read a series book #5 or #6 AND
✱ Read a book set in two or more countries (tell us where
series book #5 + set in England and France- Murder at Fontainebleau by Amanda Carmack 2 December; 3 1/2☆

Murder at Fontainebleau (The Elizabethan Mysteries #5) by Amanda Carmack

12. Trondheim Cathedral
✱ Read the final/last book in a series (share series name).
Finnegan First Responders- Christmas Crisis: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott 6 December; 5☆

Christmas Crisis A Christian Romantic Suspense (Finnegan First Responders Book 9) by Laura Scott

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message 6: by Olivermagnus (last edited Dec 12, 2023 06:27AM) (new)

Oct 26, 2023 12:07PM

Olivermagnus (lynda11282) | 1032 comments

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2023

12 of 12 Complete

🔹1. Saint Olav
Read a book with a character that is a king (share name)
Margaret of Anjou - Conn Iggulden - 12/7/23 - King Edward VI

🔹2. Gudbrandsdalsleden
Read a series book #8 or #4
The Dog Who Knew Too Much - Spencer Quinn - 11/20/23 - #4 Chet & Bernie

🔹3. St. Olavsleden
Read a book tagged HISTORICAL in its GR homepage.
The Conqueror's Wife: A Novel of Alexander the Great - Stephanie Thornton - 11/30/23

🔹4. Østerdalsleden
Read a book with a male AND female MC (they don't have to be a couple)
Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros - 11/18/23

🔹5. Nordleden
Read a book belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes (share series name and number of volumes)
The Night Hawks - Elly Griffiths - 11/12/23 - #13 of 15

🔹6. Romboleden
Read one of the books that has been on your TBR the longest (tell us when it was added)
That Darkness - Lisa Black - 12/3/23 - added Dec 11, 2016

🔹7. Borgleden
Read a book set in a location that starts with a letter found in BORGLEDEN (tell us where).
A Sleuth and her Dachshund in Athens - Steve Higgs - 11/4/23 - set in Greece

🔹8. Valldalsleden
Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in VALLDALSLEDEN.
Death of an Eye - Dana Stabenow - 11/26/23 - DS

🔹9. Tunsbergleden
Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in TUNSBERGLEDEN (ignore A, An, and The).
Southern Magic Thanksgiving - Amy Boyles - 11/8/23

🔹10. Kystpilegrimsleia
Read a book with some kind of water craft on the cover (post cover)
Doctor Death - Steve Higgs - 11/2/23

Doctor Death A Patricia Fisher Mystery (Patricia Fisher Cruise Ship Mysteries) by Steve Higgs

🔹11. St. Olav Waterway
Read a series book #5 or #6
The Secret Place - Tana French - 11/25/23 - #5 Dublin Murder Squad

🔹12. Trondheim Cathedral
Read a book published in 2016 (share publication date)
Turbo Twenty-Three - Janet Evanovich - 11/28/23 - orig pub Nov 15, 2016

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message 7: by JoAnne (last edited Dec 18, 2023 04:06PM) (new)

Oct 26, 2023 12:12PM

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2023
Read: 12/12

1. Saint Olav
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with the letter O.
Outback Roads: The Nanny Annie Seaton 11/11/23

2. Gudbrandsdalsleden
✱ Read a series book #8.
Seabreeze Reunion Jan Moran 11/10/23 (Summer Beach #8)

3. St. Olavsleden
✱ Read a book that includes a death of a character.
Felicity dies from cancer. Blue Ink Tess Thompson 11/16/23

4. Østerdalsleden
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in OSTERDALSLEDEN.
Falling on Main Street Tara Grace Ericson 11/9/23

5. Nordleden
✱ Read a book belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes.
Dream of You Kate Perry 11/1/23 (Laurel Heights #1-10, with 2 half books)

6. Romboleden
✱ Read a book that has been published with two different titles.
The Christmas Cottage by the Cove - Merrier with You Ellen Joy 12/18/23

7. Borgleden
✱ Read a book set in a location that starts with a letter found in BORGLEDEN (tell us where).
Nantucket Love Runs Deep Katie Winters 11/17/23

8. Valldalsleden
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in VALLDALSLEDEN.
Outback Sky: The Pilot Annie Seaton 11/13/23

9. Tunsbergleden
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in TUNSBERGLEDEN (ignore A, An, and The).
The Book Club On Waverly Lane Rachel Hanna 11/6/23

10. Kystpilegrimsleia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KYSTPILEGRIMSLEIA (3 word minimum).
ASP A Safe Place Margaret Watson 11/5/23

11. St. Olav Waterway
✱ Read a book with over 1,200 reviews on its GR Homepage (share number).
1381 reviews Bright Lights, Big Christmas Mary Kay Andrews 11/8/23

12. Trondheim Cathedral
✱ Read a book published in 2016.
Published June 18, 2016 The Wildest Blue Amy Napier 11/2/23

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message 8: by Tari (last edited Nov 28, 2023 11:22AM) (new)

Oct 26, 2023 01:31PM

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2023
12/12

1. Saint Olav
✱ Read a book with a character that is a king (share name) OR
✱ Read a book with the word HERO found in the text (share text)
“The kids are making their hero capes now.” Page 7 Fest Up to Murder Maggie Benton 11/17/23
✱ Read a book with an author name or title that starts with the letter O (ignore A, An or The).

2. Gudbrandsdalsleden
✱ Read a series book #8 or #4
#4 Maid Ivy Mysteries-Murky Murder Hazel Smith 11/7/23
✱ Read a book over 400 pages long (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GUDBRANDSDALSLEDEN VALLEY (3 word minimum).

3. St. Olavsleden
✱ Read a book that includes a death of a character (briefly share details)
Leila found Heather's aunt dead in the parking lot after the bridal shower-Syrup to No Good Catherine Bruns 11/1/23
✱ Read a book published in July (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL in its GR homepage.

4. Østerdalsleden
✱ Read a book set primarily in summer OR
✱ Read a book with a male AND female MC (they don't have to be a couple) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in OSTERDALSLEDEN.
ST-Lunchtime Murder Sydney Tate 11/12/23

5. Nordleden
✱ Read a short book (between 100 and 150 pages; share page count) ,
123-The Case of the Deceitful Dognapper Kate Jach 11/4/23
✱ Read a book belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes (share series name and number of volumes) OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name begins with a letter found in NORDLEDEN.

6. Romboleden
✱ Read one of the books that has been on your TBR the longest (tell us when it was added) OR
✱ Read a book where the characters camp (briefly share details)
At the Harvest festival the vendors camp at night in their vans and sell from them during the day Murder at the Festival Penny Brooke 11/20/23
✱ Read a book that has been published with two different titles (share both titles; translations don't count).

7. Borgleden
✱ Read a book with a coastline on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC rides a bicycle (briefly share details)OR
✱ Read a book set in a location that starts with a letter found in BORGLEDEN (tell us where).
Oregon-Spoon to Be Dead Dana Mentink 11/5/23

8. Valldalsleden
✱ Read a book that has both the letter F and J in the title (they do not need to be together) OR
✱ Read a book set primarily in winter OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in VALLDALSLEDEN.
EA-Here Comes Crumble Emma Ainsley 11/13/23

9. Tunsbergleden
✱ Read a book set in the countryside or a small town (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book that you found relaxing (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in TUNSBERGLEDEN (ignore A, An, and The).
Elvis Purrsley Has Left the Building C. Love 11/11/23

10. Kystpilegrimsleia
✱ Read a book with some kind of water craft on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where travel is important to the plot (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KYSTPILEGRIMSLEIA (3 word minimum).
AMG-A Medium Gift Lynn Cahoon 11/8/23

11. St. Olav Waterway
✱ Read a series book #5 or #6
#5 Whales & Tails Mysteries-The Legend of Tabby Hollow Kathi Daley 11/24/23
✱ Read a book set in two or more countries (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with over 1,200 reviews on its GR Homepage (share number).

12. Trondheim Cathedral
✱ Read a book where the MC visits a church (tell us why)
For Josh's funeral/memorial service-A Twisted Skein Sally Goldenbaum 11/28/23
✱ Read a book published in 2016 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read the final/last book in a series (share series name).

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message 9: by Karen ♐ (last edited Dec 09, 2023 02:49PM) (new)

Oct 26, 2023 02:27PM

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2023
12/12

~~1. Saint Olav~~
✱ Read a book with the word HERO found in the text (share text) - Pg 15-stepped out like a conquering hero - Seduction Game Pamela Clare - 11/6/23

~~2. Gudbrandsdalsleden~~
✱ Read a book over 400 pages long (share page count) - 534 pgs - Bite of Pain Natasha Knight - 11/15/23

~~3. St. Olavsleden~~
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL in its GR homepage. - Promises Linger Sarah McCarty - 11/18/23

~~4. Østerdalsleden~~
✱ Read a book with a male AND female MC (they don't have to be a couple) - Blaze Helen Hardt - 11/16/23

~~5. Nordleden~~
✱ Read a book belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes (share series name and number of volumes) - Hot Seal Team - 8 books - HOT SEAL Lynn Raye Harris - 11/1/23

~~6. Romboleden~~
✱ Read one of the books that has been on your TBR the longest (tell us when it was added) - on TBR 1/8/14 - Shackled Morgan Ashbury - 11/3/23

~~7. Borgleden~~
✱ Read a book set in a location that starts with a letter found in BORGLEDEN (tell us where). - London - Dr. Off Limits Louise Bay - 11/7/23

~~8. Valldalsleden~~
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in VALLDALSLEDEN. - Rafe Nicole Edwards - 12/3/23

~~9. Tunsbergleden~~
✱ Read a book set in the countryside or a small town (tell us where) - Snow Creek, CO - Flame Helen Hardt - 11/12/23

~~10. Kystpilegrimsleia~~
✱ Read a book with some kind of water craft on the cover (post cover) -

I Love How You Love Me (Seattle Sullivans #5; The Sullivans #13) by Bella Andre

Bella Andre - 11/28/23

~~11. St. Olav Waterway~~
✱ Read a book with over 1,200 reviews on its GR Homepage (share number). - 20,694 reviews - King of Wrath Ana Huang - 11/24/23

~~12. Trondheim Cathedral~~
✱ Read the final/last book in a series (share series name). - Man with a Castle Debra J. Falasco - 11/4/23

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message 10: by Barb (last edited Dec 08, 2023 05:44PM) (new)

Oct 26, 2023 04:54PM

ICONIC TRAIL: WALKING THE ST. OLAV WAY, 11/1 – 2/29
12/12 COMPLETE

1. SAINT OLAV
✱ Read a book with an author name or title that starts with the letter O (ignore A, An or The)
author Delia Owens – Where the Crawdads Sing, finished 11/6 ★★★★

2. GUDBRANDSDALSLEDEN
✱ Read a series book #8
Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas (Candy-Coated #8), by Nancy Coco, finished 11/21★★★★

3. ST. OLAVSLEDEN
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL in its GR homepage
Murder at Mallowan Hall (Phyllida Bright #1), by Colleen Cambridge, finished 11/14 ★★★★

4. ØSTERDALSLEDEN
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in OSTERDALSLEDEN
author Lauren Elliott – A Page Marked for Murder (Beyond the Page Bookstore #5), finished 11/16 ★★★.5

5. NORDLEDEN
✱ Read a book belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes (share series name and number of volumes)
8 books : Kneaded to Death (Bread Shop #1), by Winnie Archer, finished 11/4 ★★★.5

6. ROMBOLEDEN
✱ Read one of the books that has been on your TBR the longest (tell us when it was added)
added in 2013 : The Christie Curse (Book Collector #1), by Victoria Abbott, finished 11/14 ★★★.5

7. BORGLEDEN
✱ Read a book set in a location that starts with a letter found in BORGLEDEN (tell us where)
Normal KY : Forests, Fishing and Forgery (Camper & Criminals #3), by Tonya Kappes, finished 11/5 ★★★.5

8. VALLDALSLEDEN
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in VALLDALSLEDEN
author Lindsey Davis – The Silver Pigs (Marcus Didius Falco #1), finished 11/11 ★★★.5

9. TUNSBERGLEDEN
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in TUNSBERGLEDEN (ignore A, An, and The)
Boundary Waters (Cork O’Connor #2), by William Kent Kruger, finished 11/10 ★★★★

10. KYSTPILEGRIMSLEIA
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KYSTPILEGRIMSLEIA (3 word minimum)
The Secret Ingredient, by Nancy Naigle, finished 12/3 ★★★.5

11. ST. OLAV WATERWAY
✱ Read a book with over 1,200 reviews on its GR Homepage (share number)
1229 reviews : Unnatural Death (Lord Peter Wimsey #3), by Dorothy L. Sayers, finished 11/21 ★★★.5

12. TRONDHEIM CATHEDRAL
✱ Read a book published in 2016 (share publication date)
publ 12-5-16 : Never Mess with Mistletoe (Leigh Koslow #10), by Edie Claire, finished 11/9 ★★★★

Kneaded to Death (A Bread Shop Mystery #1) by Winnie Archer

Forests, Fishing, & Forgery (Camper & Criminals, #3) by Tonya Kappes

Never Mess with Mistletoe by Edie Claire

Boundary Waters (Cork O'Connor, #2) by William Kent Krueger

The Silver Pigs (Marcus Didius Falco, #1) by Lindsey Davis

The Christie Curse (Book Collector Mystery, #1) by Victoria Abbott

Murder at Mallowan Hall (Phyllida Bright Mystery #1) by Colleen Cambridge

A Page Marked for Murder (Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery, #5) by Lauren Elliott

Unnatural Death (Lord Peter Wimsey, #3) by Dorothy L. Sayers

Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas (Candy Coated, #8) by Nancy CoCo

CHALLENGE COMPLETE 12/3/23

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message 11: by Brenda (last edited Dec 25, 2023 01:43AM) (new)

Oct 26, 2023 09:09PM

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
Duration: 1/11/23 - 29/2/24
12/12

Trail and Tasks

1. Saint Olav
✱ Read a book with a character that is a king (share name) OR
✱ Read a book with the word HERO found in the text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book with an author name or title that starts with the letter O (ignore A, An or The).
~~The Orphans on the Train by Gill Thompson~~ 4★s 20/11/23

2. Gudbrandsdalsleden
✱ Read a series book #8 or #4 OR
✱ Read a book over 400 pages long (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GUDBRANDSDALSLEDEN VALLEY (3 word minimum).
~~Celebrations in Bellbird Bay by Maggie Christensen~~ 5★s 9/11/23 #8

3. St. Olavsleden
✱ Read a book that includes a death of a character (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book published in July (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL in its GR homepage.
~~Murder at the Highland Castle by Helena Dixon~~ 5★s 17/11/23 (this one is a new release, genre not on page yet. But the previous book, #13, is marked as Historical - /book/show/1...)

4. Østerdalsleden
✱ Read a book set primarily in summer OR
✱ Read a book with a male AND female MC (they don't have to be a couple) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in OSTERDALSLEDEN.
~~Code Name Butterfly by Embassie Susberry~~ 5★s 4/11/23

5. Nordleden
✱ Read a short book (between 100 and 150 pages; share page count) OR
✱ Read a book belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes (share series name and number of volumes) OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name begins with a letter found in NORDLEDEN.
~~Ghost Busting Mystery by Daisy Pettles~~ 3★s 13/11/23 Dode Schneider

6. Romboleden
✱ Read one of the books that has been on your TBR the longest (tell us when it was added) OR
✱ Read a book where the characters camp (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book that has been published with two different titles (share both titles; translations don't count).
~~Murder Never Retires by Faith Martin~~ 4★s 19/11/23 Also known as Joyce Cato

7. Borgleden
✱ Read a book with a coastline on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC rides a bicycle (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book set in a location that starts with a letter found in BORGLEDEN (tell us where).
~~Enduring Passions by David Wiltshire~~ 5★s 8/12/23 London

8. Valldalsleden
✱ Read a book that has both the letter F and J in the title (they do not need to be together) OR
✱ Read a book set primarily in winter OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in VALLDALSLEDEN.
~~The Tuscan Orphan by Siobhan Daiko~~ 5★s 8/11/23

9. Tunsbergleden
✱ Read a book set in the countryside or a small town (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book that you found relaxing (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in TUNSBERGLEDEN (ignore A, An, and The).
~~No Trace by Michael Trant~~ 5★s 19/11/23

10. Kystpilegrimsleia
✱ Read a book with some kind of water craft on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where travel is important to the plot (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KYSTPILEGRIMSLEIA (3 word minimum).
~~Little Girl Lost by Janet Gover~~ 5★s 30/11/23

11. St. Olav Waterway
✱ Read a series book #5 or #6 OR
✱ Read a book set in two or more countries (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with over 1,200 reviews on its GR Homepage (share number).
~~Fallen by Karin Slaughter~~ 4★s 24/12/23 #5

12. Trondheim Cathedral
✱ Read a book where the MC visits a church (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book published in 2016 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read the final/last book in a series (share series name)
~~Vendetta by Sarah Barrie~~ 5★s 14/11/23 last to date - Lexi Winter #3

The Orphans on the Train by Gill Thompson

Celebrations in Bellbird Bay (Bellbird Bay #8) by Maggie Christensen

Murder at the Highland Castle (Miss Underhay #14) by Helena Dixon

Code Name Butterfly by Embassie Susberry

Ghost Busting Mystery (Shady Hoosier Detective Agency, #1) by Daisy Pettles

Murder Never Retires (DI Hillary Greene, #12) by Faith Martin

Little Girl Lost (Coorah Creek #4) by Janet Gover

Fallen (Will Trent, #5) by Karin Slaughter

Vendetta (Lexi Winter #3) by Sarah Barrie

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message 12: by Catsalive (last edited Nov 17, 2023 11:09PM) (new)

Oct 27, 2023 05:41AM

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2023
12/12

1. Saint Olav
✱ Read a book with the word HERO found in the text - "It's Hero. She work for you." p.103

The Bed and Breakfast on the Beach by Kat French

by Kat French 11/11 3★

2. Gudbrandsdalsleden
✱ Read a book over 400 pages long - 418p

by Meredith Appleyard 5/11 3.5★

3. St. Olavsleden
✱ Read a book that includes a death of a character - Lilian was murdered

A Trick of the Light (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #7) by Louise Penny

by Louise Penny 8/11 3★

4. Østerdalsleden
✱ Read a book set primarily in summer

by Maeve Haran 1/11 3★

5. Nordleden
✱ Read a book belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes - #3/41

Equal Rites (Discworld, #3) by Terry Pratchett

by Terry Pratchett 3/11 5★

6. Romboleden
✱ Read one of the books that has been on your TBR the longest - 2008

by Terry Pratchett 7/11 4★

7. Borgleden
✱ Read a book set in a location that starts with a letter found in BORGLEDEN - England

by Ngaio Marsh 17/11 3★

8. Valldalsleden
✱ Read a book set primarily in winter

The Heron's Cry (Two Rivers) by Ann Cleeves

by Ann Cleeves 17/11 3.5★

9. Tunsbergleden
✱ Read a book that you found relaxing (tell us why) - it was such a pleasant read, like comfort food

The Paris Cooking School by Sophie Beaumont

by Sophie Beaumont 13/11 4★

10. Kystpilegrimsleia
✱ Read a book where travel is important to the plot - Spud & Tess travel the coast of Britain on foot

Two Feet, Four Paws The Girl Who Walked Her Dog 4, 500 Miles by Spud Talbot-Ponsonby

by Spud Talbot-Ponsonby 9/11 3★

11. St. Olav Waterway
✱ Read a book with over 1,200 reviews on its GR Homepage - 19521

by Josh Malerman 6/11 3.5★

12. Trondheim Cathedral
✱ Read a book published in 2016 - March 22, 2016

I Woke Up Dead at the Mall by Judy Sheehan

by Judy Sheehan 16/11 2★

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message 13: by Jan, Moderator (last edited Oct 27, 2023 08:46AM) (new)

Oct 27, 2023 08:46AM

Welcome all!! Everyone should be linked up to here. Holler if I missed you!

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message 14: by Meg, Contributor (last edited Feb 17, 2024 07:38PM) (new)

Oct 27, 2023 01:06PM

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
November 2023 - February 2024

Trail and Tasks

1. Saint Olav
✱ Read a book with a character that is a king ==> King George

Queen Charlotte, Julia Quinn/Shonda Rhimes 11/02

2. Gudbrandsdalsleden
✱ Read a book over 400 pages long ==> 464p

The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (The Ill-Mannered Ladies, #1) by Alison Goodman

The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies, Alison Goodman 02/16

3. St. Olavsleden
✱ Read a book that includes a death of a character ==> murder occurs

The Sentence is Death (Hawthorne & Horowitz #2) by Anthony Horowitz

The Sentence is Death, Anthony Horowitz11/24

4. Østerdalsleden
✱ Read a book set primarily in summer

A Scandal in Scarlet (A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery, #4) by Vicki Delany

A Scandal in Scarlet, Vicki Delany 11/03

5. Nordleden
✱ Read a book belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes ==> Her Royal Spyness series, 17 books

The Proof of the Pudding (Her Royal Spyness #17) by Rhys Bowen

The Proof of the Pudding, Rhys Bowen 11/27

6. Romboleden
✱ Read a book that has been published with two different titles ==> Started out as The Christmas Tree Thief, then Deadly Start, then

Christmas Crime in Kingfisher Falls (The Charlotte Dean Mysteries #1) by Phillipa Nefri Clark

Christmas Crime in Kingfisher Falls, Phillipa Nefri Clark 12/15

7. Borgleden
✱ Read a book where the MC rides a bicycle ==> MC frequently bikes around the town where she's vacationing

Murder on the Boardwalk (Rosa Reed #2) by Lee Strauss

Murder on the Boardwalk, Lee Strauss 11/10

8. Valldalsleden
✱ Read a book set primarily in winter

The Winter Widow (Susan Wren #1) by Charlene Weir

The Winter Widow, Charlene Weir 12/14

9. Tunsbergleden
✱ Read a book set in the countryside or a small town => Blue Lake, Indiana

Death Waits in the Dark (A Writer's Apprentice Mystery #4) by Julia Buckley

Death Waits in the Dark, Julia Buckley 11/06

10. Kystpilegrimsleia
✱ Read a book with some kind of water craft on the cover

A Turn for the Bad (County Cork, #4) by Sheila Connolly

A Turn for the Bad, Sheila Connolly 01/18

11. St. Olav Waterway
✱ Read a series book #5 or #6

Beer and Loathing (Sloan Krause, #6) by Ellie Alexander

Beer and Loathing, Ellie Alexander 11/15

12. Trondheim Cathedral
✱ Read a book where the MC visits a church ==> (view spoiler)

Sparkled (Lacey Luzzi Mafia Mysteries, #2) by Gina LaManna

Sparkled, Gina LaManna 11/14

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message 15: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Oct 27, 2023 01:40PM

Welcome Meg!

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message 16: by Ruth (new)

Oct 27, 2023 06:06PM

I'm in!!
Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
0/12

1. Saint Olav
✱ Read a book with a character that is a king (share name) OR
✱ Read a book with the word HERO found in the text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book with an author name or title that starts with the letter O (ignore A, An or The).

2. Gudbrandsdalsleden
✱ Read a series book #8 or #4 OR
✱ Read a book over 400 pages long (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GUDBRANDSDALSLEDEN VALLEY (3 word minimum).

3. St. Olavsleden
✱ Read a book that includes a death of a character (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book published in July (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL in its GR homepage.

4. Østerdalsleden
✱ Read a book set primarily in summer OR
✱ Read a book with a male AND female MC (they don't have to be a couple) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in OSTERDALSLEDEN.

5. Nordleden
✱ Read a short book (between 100 and 150 pages; share page count) OR
✱ Read a book belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes (share series name and number of volumes) OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name begins with a letter found in NORDLEDEN.

6. Romboleden
✱ Read one of the books that has been on your TBR the longest (tell us when it was added) OR
✱ Read a book where the characters camp (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book that has been published with two different titles (share both titles; translations don't count).

7. Borgleden
✱ Read a book with a coastline on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC rides a bicycle (briefly share details)OR
✱ Read a book set in a location that starts with a letter found in BORGLEDEN (tell us where).

8. Valldalsleden
✱ Read a book that has both the letter F and J in the title (they do not need to be together) OR
✱ Read a book set primarily in winter OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in VALLDALSLEDEN.

9. Tunsbergleden
✱ Read a book set in the countryside or a small town (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book that you found relaxing (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in TUNSBERGLEDEN (ignore A, An, and The).

10. Kystpilegrimsleia
✱ Read a book with some kind of water craft on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where travel is important to the plot (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KYSTPILEGRIMSLEIA (3 word minimum).

11. St. Olav Waterway
✱ Read a series book #5 or #6 OR
✱ Read a book set in two or more countries (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with over 1,200 reviews on its GR Homepage (share number).

12. Trondheim Cathedral
✱ Read a book where the MC visits a church (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book published in 2016 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read the final/last book in a series (share series name).

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message 17: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Oct 28, 2023 09:05AM

Welcome Ruth!

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message 18: by Bev(baglady) (last edited Nov 13, 2024 01:35PM) (new)

Oct 30, 2023 12:22PM

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
4 Months from Start
11/01/2023 - 02/29/2024

1. Saint Olav
✱ Read a book with an author name or title that starts with the letter O (ignore A, An or The).

Open Season (Joe Gunther, #1) by Archer Mayor

Archer Mayor 11/17/2023

2. Gudbrandsdalsleden
✱ Read a book over 400 pages long (share page count) OR

For the Thrill of It Leopold, Loeb, and the Murder That Shocked Chicago by Simon Baatz

Simon Baatz 11/01/2023 560 Pages

3. St. Olavsleden
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL in its GR homepage.

Ancient Ones (Parker & Turnipseed #3) by Kirk Mitchell

Kirk Mitchell 11/14/2023

4. Østerdalsleden
✱ Read a book with a male AND female MC (they don't have to be a couple)

Cry Dance (Emmett Parker and Anna Turnipseed #1) by Kirk Mitchell

Kirk Mitchell 11/06/2023 MC - Parker (Male), Turnipseed (female)

5. Nordleden
✱ Read a book belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes (share series name and number of volumes)

Killing Trail (Timber Creek K-9 Mystery, #1) by Margaret Mizushima

Margaret Mizushima 11/21/2023 9 Books in the series

6. Romboleden
✱ Read a book that has been published with two different titles (share both titles; translations don't count).

Anita Diamant 02/16/2024 published in Israel as "Kings III"

7. Borgleden
✱ Read a book set in a location that starts with a letter found in BORGLEDEN (tell us where).

Waking the Dead (Mindhunters, #3) by Kylie Brant

Kylie Brant 11/02/2023 Set in - Oregon

8. Valldalsleden
✱ Read a book set primarily in winter

V.A. Shannon 01/24/2024

9. Tunsbergleden
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in TUNSBERGLEDEN (ignore A, An, and The).

Spirit Sickness (Parker & Turnipseed #2) by Kirk Mitchell

Kirk Mitchell 11/10/2023

10. Kystpilegrimsleia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KYSTPILEGRIMSLEIA (3 word minimum).

Kimberly Belle 02/04/2024

11. St. Olav Waterway
✱ Read a series book #5 or #6

Dance of the Thunder Dogs (Parker & Turnipseed #5) by Kirk Mitchell

Kirk Mitchell 11/29/2023 Series book #5

12. Trondheim Cathedral
✱ Read a book published in 2016 (share publication date) OR

TWA 800 The Crash, the Cover-Up, and the Conspiracy by Jack Cashill

Jack Cashill 12/19/2023

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message 19: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Oct 30, 2023 12:32PM

Welcome Bev!

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message 20: by Ed (last edited Sep 13, 2024 07:01AM) (new)

Oct 30, 2023 10:28PM

COMPLETED 4/3/24

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
12/12

1. Saint Olav
✱ Read a book with a character that is a king (share name) OR
✱ Read a book with the word HERO found in the text (share text)-p.28-Secrets of the Kashmir Valley-"...with dancing girls and hearty heroes." 12/5/23
OR
✱ Read a book with an author name or title that starts with the letter O (ignore A, An or The).

2. Gudbrandsdalsleden
✱ Read a series book #8 or #4 OR
✱ Read a book over 400 pages long (share page count) -623p.- -Foucault's Pendulum by Umberto Eco-2/14/24
OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GUDBRANDSDALSLEDEN VALLEY (3 word minimum).

3. St. Olavsleden
✱ Read a book that includes a death of a character (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book published in July (share publication date)- How to Be Happy, Dammit: A Cynic's Guide to Spiritual Happiness by Karen Salmansohn-2/15/24- pub.-7/31/2001

OR
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL in its GR homepage.

4. Østerdalsleden
✱ Read a book set primarily in summer OR
✱ Read a book with a male AND female MC (they don't have to be a couple) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in OSTERDALSLEDEN.- Malaria Dreams: An African Adventure by Stuart Stevens-2/15/24-

5. Nordleden
✱ Read a short book (between 100 and 150 pages; share page count) OR
✱ Read a book belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes (share series name and number of volumes) #5 of 7 in the Remembrance of Lost Time series- The Prisoner by Marcel Proust-12/4/23 -
OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name begins with a letter found in NORDLEDEN.

6. Romboleden
✱ Read one of the books that has been on your TBR the longest (tell us when it was added) OR
✱ Read a book where the characters camp (briefly share details) - the MCs are led by SHE Who Must Be Obeyed through the ruins of an ancient city and camp near the entrance to a temple in She: A History of Adventure by H. Rider Haggard- 11/1/23
OR
✱ Read a book that has been published with two different titles (share both titles; translations don't count).

7. Borgleden
✱ Read a book with a coastline on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC rides a bicycle (briefly share details)OR
✱ Read a book set in a location that starts with a letter found in BORGLEDEN (tell us where).-London- The Chimes by Charles Dickens-11/16/23

8. Valldalsleden
✱ Read a book that has both the letter F and J in the title (they do not need to be together) OR
✱ Read a book set primarily in winter OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in VALLDALSLEDEN.- The End by Lemony Snicket-4/3/24

9. Tunsbergleden
✱ Read a book set in the countryside or a small town (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book that you found relaxing (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in TUNSBERGLEDEN (ignore A, An, and The).- Death by Water by Kerry Greenwood-1/24/24

10. Kystpilegrimsleia
✱ Read a book with some kind of water craft on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where travel is important to the plot (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KYSTPILEGRIMSLEIA (3 word minimum).- The Slippery Slope by Lemony Snicket-12/1/23

11. St. Olav Waterway
✱ Read a series book #5 or #6 OR
✱ Read a book set in two or more countries (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with over 1,200 reviews on its GR Homepage (share number).- over 3,000 reviews- Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club by Benjamin Alire Sáenz- 11/23/23

12. Trondheim Cathedral
✱ Read a book where the MC visits a church (tell us why)
the MC moves to a new village...and inadvertantly meets a woman he once loved...and they meet in an otherwise empty church in ;The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch-1/4/24
OR
✱ Read a book published in 2016 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read the final/last book in a series (share series name).

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message 21: by ChrisGA (last edited Nov 22, 2023 08:55PM) (new)

Oct 31, 2023 10:29AM

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 24

❎1. Saint Olav
✱ Read a book with the word HERO found in the text (share text) "a hero on the football field and a role model . . " location 411. The Dead Saint Marilyn Brown Oden 11/14/23

❎2. Gudbrandsdalsleden
✱ Read a series book #4 Perilous Treasure Dan Walsh11/6/23

❎3. St. Olav
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL in its GR homepage. Death of a Dowager Joanna Campbell Slan11/3/23

❎4. Østerdalsleden
✱ Read a book with a male AND female MC (they don't have to be a couple) Maggie and LaurentMurder à la Carte Susan Kiernan-Lewis11/10/23

❎5. Nordleden
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name begins with a letter found in NORDLEDEN.Eva. On the Wings of Murder Danielle Collins11/8/23

❎6. Romboleden
✱ Read a book that has been published with two different titles (share both titles; translations don't count).Murder in the South of France Murder on the Côte d'Azure Susan Kiernan-Lewis11/9/23

❎7. Borgleden
✱ Read a book where the MC rides a bicycle (briefly share details)OR. Agnes dlesn't have a car. Bad Housekeeping Maia Chance11/1/23

❎✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in VALLDALSLEDEN.Target For Ransom Laura Scott11/23/23

❎9. Tunsbergleden
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in TUNSBERGLEDEN (ignore A, An, and The).
The Double Exposure Murder, A Robyn Cavanagh Mystery Jeanne Quigley 11/2/23

❎10. Kystpilegrimsleia
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KYSTPILEGRIMSLEIA (3 word minimum).Murder in Provence Susan Kiernan-Lewis11/11/23

❎11. St. Olav Waterway
✱ Read a book set in two or more countries (tell us where) US and Eng. and France Unintended Consequences Dan Walsh11/5/23

❎12. Trondheim Cathedral
✱ Read a book published in 2016 (share publication date) Pub. 5/1/16. Remembering Dresden Dan Walsh 11/4/23.

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message 22: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Oct 31, 2023 11:33AM

Welcome to the challenge Ed & Chris!

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message 23: by August (last edited Dec 27, 2023 09:32AM) (new)

Oct 31, 2023 02:09PM

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024

Progress: 12/12

1. Saint Olav
✱ Read a book with the word HERO found in the text (share text)
The Sword Dancer by Jeannie Lin 11/22/23
"You're no hero, picking on the small and weak." - pg. 34

2. Gudbrandsdalsleden
✱ Read a book over 400 pages long (share page count)
Truly, Devious by Maureen Johnson 11/25/23 (416 pages)

3. St. Olavsleden
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL in its GR homepage.
From Cinderella to Countess: A Regency Historical Romance by Annie Burrows 11/5/23

4. Østerdalsleden
✱ Read a book with a male AND female MC (they don't have to be a couple)
How to Survive a Scandal by Christine Merrill 11/8/23

5. Nordleden
✱ Read a book belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes (share series name and number of volumes)
Fire in the Sky: World War I, Paul Townend, Over No Man's Land, 1916 by David Ward 11/6/23 (I Am Canada series, 13 total books)

6. Romboleden
✱ Read one of the books that has been on your TBR the longest (tell us when it was added)
Anastasia and Her Sisters 11/6/23 by Carolyn Meyer 11/7/23 (added August 2019)

7. Borgleden
✱ Read a book set in a location that starts with a letter found in BORGLEDEN (tell us where).
Innocent Courtesan to Adventurer's Bride by Louise Allen 11/9/23 (setting: England)

8. Valldalsleden
✱ Read a book set primarily in winter
A Mistletoe Vow to Lord Lovell by Joanna Johnson 11/12/23 (set entirely in December)

9. Tunsbergleden
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in TUNSBERGLEDEN (ignore A, An, and The).
A Guest in the House by Emily Carroll 11/9/23

10. Kystpilegrimsleia
✱ Read a book with some kind of water craft on the cover (post cover)
White Water Terror by Carolyn Keene 11/19/23

White Water Terror (Nancy Drew Files, #6) by Carolyn Keene

(a little hard to see, but there is a raft in the background)

11. St. Olav Waterway
✱ Read a series book #5 or #6
Murder at Ochre Court by Alyssa Maxwell 11/16/23 (series #6)

12. Trondheim Cathedral
✱ Read the final/last book in a series (share series name).
The Duke's Forbidden Ward by Millie Adams 12/24/23 (Scandalous Society Brides)

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message 24: by Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (new)

Nov 05, 2023 03:36PM

Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (shuga) | 238 comments

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
0/12

1. Saint Olav
✱ Read a book with a character that is a king (share name) OR
✱ Read a book with the word HERO found in the text (share text) OR
✱ Read a book with an author name or title that starts with the letter O (ignore A, An or The).

2. Gudbrandsdalsleden
✱ Read a series book #8 or #4 OR
✱ Read a book over 400 pages long (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in GUDBRANDSDALSLEDEN VALLEY (3 word minimum).

3. St. Olavsleden
✱ Read a book that includes a death of a character (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book published in July (share publication date) OR
✱ Read a book tagged HISTORICAL in its GR homepage.

4. Østerdalsleden
✱ Read a book set primarily in summer OR
✱ Read a book with a male AND female MC (they don't have to be a couple) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in OSTERDALSLEDEN.

5. Nordleden
✱ Read a short book (between 100 and 150 pages; share page count) OR
✱ Read a book belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes (share series name and number of volumes) OR
✱ Read a book with an MC whose first name begins with a letter found in NORDLEDEN.

6. Romboleden
✱ Read one of the books that has been on your TBR the longest (tell us when it was added) OR
✱ Read a book where the characters camp (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book that has been published with two different titles (share both titles; translations don't count).

7. Borgleden
✱ Read a book with a coastline on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC rides a bicycle (briefly share details)OR
✱ Read a book set in a location that starts with a letter found in BORGLEDEN (tell us where).

8. Valldalsleden
✱ Read a book that has both the letter F and J in the title (they do not need to be together) OR
✱ Read a book set primarily in winter OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first and last initial is found in VALLDALSLEDEN.

9. Tunsbergleden
✱ Read a book set in the countryside or a small town (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book that you found relaxing (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in TUNSBERGLEDEN (ignore A, An, and The).

10. Kystpilegrimsleia
✱ Read a book with some kind of water craft on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where travel is important to the plot (tell us how) OR
✱ Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in KYSTPILEGRIMSLEIA (3 word minimum).

11. St. Olav Waterway
✱ Read a series book #5 or #6 OR
✱ Read a book set in two or more countries (tell us where) OR
✱ Read a book with over 1,200 reviews on its GR Homepage (share number).

12. Trondheim Cathedral
✱ Read a book where the MC visits a church (tell us why) OR
✱ Read a book published in 2016 (share publication date) OR
✱ Read the final/last book in a series (share series name).

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message 25: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Nov 06, 2023 08:18AM

Thanks for joining Sallie!

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message 26: by Teri-K (last edited Nov 30, 2023 08:16AM) (new)

Nov 07, 2023 08:14AM

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
12/12

1. Saint Olav
✱ Read a book with the word HERO found in the text (share text)
Hondo by Louis L'Amour 11/19
"Leiutenant Creyton C. Davis... hero of a Washington romance, dead now in the long grass on a lonely hill, west of everything." location 191

2. Gudbrandsdalsleden
✱ Read a series book #8
That Affair Next Door by Anna Katharine Green 11/5
Mr. Gryce #8

3. St. Olavsleden
✱ Read a book that includes a death of a character (briefly share details)
High Mountain Terror by Janice Kay Johnson 11/5
Several terrorists die in the course of this book.

4. Østerdalsleden
✱ Read a book with a male AND female MC (they don't have to be a couple)
Death in Kashmir by M.M. Kaye 11/13

5. Nordleden
✱ Read a book belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes (share series name and number of volumes) OR
After Dark by Jayne Castle 11/7
Ghost Hunters series #1

6. Romboleden
✱ Read a book that has been published with two different titles (share both titles; translations don't count).
Envious Casca by Georgette Heyer 11/21
Also "A Christmas Party"

7. Borgleden
✱ Read a book where the MC rides a bicycle (briefly share details)
Thornyhold by Mary Stewart 11/20
Gilly doesn't own a car, so she rides her cousin's bike everywhere.

8. Valldalsleden
✱ Read a book set primarily in winter OR
It Came upon a Midnight Shear by Allie Pleiter 11/29

9. Tunsbergleden
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in TUNSBERGLEDEN (ignore A, An, and The).
Under the Wire by Cindy Gerard 11/15

10. Kystpilegrimsleia
✱ Read a book where travel is important to the plot (tell us how)
Hilltop Tryst by Betty Neels 11/8
She falls in love with him while accompanying him on his lecture tour around Europe.

11. St. Olav Waterway
✱ Read a book set in two or more countries (tell us where) OR
No Room for Error by Julie Moffett 11/20
United States and Papua, New Guinea

12. Trondheim Cathedral
✱ Read a book published in 2016 (share publication date)
Where the Wild Things Bite by Molly Harper 11/19
July 26, 2016

That Affair Next Door by Anna Katharine Green

High Mountain Terror by Janice Kay Johnson

After Dark (Ghost Hunters, #1) by Jayne Castle

It Came upon a Midnight Shear (A Riverbank Knitting Mystery) by Allie Pleiter

Under the Wire (The Bodyguards #5) by Cindy Gerard

No Room for Error (Lexi Carmichael Mystery, #7) by Julie Moffett

Where the Wild Things Bite (Half-Moon Hollow, #5) by Molly Harper

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message 27: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Nov 07, 2023 11:28AM

Welcome to the challenge Teri!

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message 28: by Jonquil (last edited Nov 27, 2023 08:09PM) (new)

Nov 14, 2023 03:02PM

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024

12/12 DONE

1. Saint Olav
✱ with a character that is a king King Rhy Maresh The Fragile Threads of Power V.E. Schwab 11/3

2. Gudbrandsdalsleden
✱400+ pages - 720 pp European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman Theodora Goss 11/2

3. St. Olavsleden
✱published in July = Jul 26, 2022 Butter, Sugar, Magic Jessica Rosenberg 11/4

4. Østerdalsleden
✱ a male AND female MC Buchanan and Renard Fast Track Julie Garwood 11/1

5. Nordleden
✱ belonging to a series with at least 7 published volumes Miss Underhay Mysteries #1 of 15 Murder at the Dolphin Hotel Helena Dixon 11/26

6. Romboleden
✱ characters camp = they are in the TN mountains The Marshal's Witness Lena Diaz 11/25

7. Borgleden
✱set in a location that starts with a letter in BORGLEDEN - Black Creek Scene of the Crime: Black Creek Carla Cassidy 11/24

8. Valldalsleden
✱ F and J in title Her Brand of Justice B.J. Daniels 11/19

9. Tunsbergleden
✱set in a small town "sleepy little town of Fantasie, Maine" Taco Bout Love Lily Kate 11/11

10. Kystpilegrimsleia
✱1st letter of every title word in KYSTPILEGRIMSLEIA Sweet Tea Revenge Laura Childs 11/23

11. St. Olav Waterway
✱ #6 (Hotshot Heroes, #6) Hotshot Hero on the Edge Lisa Childs 11/24

12. Trondheim Cathedral
✱ published in 2016 = Mar 01, 2016 Cowboy at Arms Carla Cassidy 11/19

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message 29: by Jan, Moderator (new)

Nov 15, 2023 10:38AM

Have fun Jonquil!

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message 30: by Catsalive (new)

Nov 17, 2023 11:09PM

Completed

Iconic Trail: Walking the St. Olav Way
November 1, 2023 - February 29, 2023
12/12

1. Saint Olav
✱ Read a book with the word HERO found in the text - "It's Hero. She work for you." p.103