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May 2023 - Thailand's Capital: Bangkok
ParticipantsAllie
August(Sarah) ~ Done
Barb ~ Done
Beth ~ Done
Bev(baglady) ~ Done
Book Concierge ~ Done
Brenda ~ Done
Catsalive ~ Done
ChrisGA ~ Done
Connie ~ Done
Ed ~ Done
Frankie
Genevieve ~ Done
Jan ~ Done
JoAnne ~ Done
Jonquil ~ Done
Judy ~ Done
Karen ♐ ~ Done
Lesley ~ Done
Meg ~ Done
Olivermagnus ~ Done
Patrizia ~ Done
Rachel ~ Done
Ruth ~ Done
Tari ~ Done
Teri-k ~ Done
Trish ~ Done
My SpotThailand's Capital: Bangkok
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
6/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The): Glory in Death | J.D. Robb 5/11/23**
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order): I Was Anastasia | Ariel Lawhon 5/21/23***
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER: The Darkness Knows | Arnaldur Indriðason 5/31/23***
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE: Old Soldiers Never Die | Margaret Mayhew 5/10/23***
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS: Steps from Death | Stacey Alabaster 5/7/23***
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (273 Pages): Death in Berlin | M.M. Kaye 5/24/23****
Thailand's Capital: BangkokDuration: May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
6/6
Attractions & Tasks
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a cover that is more than 50% green (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND.
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that deals with medicine or healing in some way (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MORE TEMPLES.
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book with any type of water vehicle on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC travels by water somewhere (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book with a character who is a spy, operative or secret agent, etc. (tell us what they do) OR
✱ Read a book that deals with art or with a missing person (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE.
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book with a "neighborhood" setting (briefly describe) OR
✱ Read a book with the word CHINATOWN found in the text (can be two words; share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book tagged FOOD on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET.
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 01, 2023 - May 31, 2023
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The)
No Vow Broken, Julie Moffett 05/022. More Temples
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order)
Wine Tastings Are Murder, Libby Klein 05/083. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book with any type of water vehicle on the cover; also, the MC travels by water somewhere ==> from England to New York
Danger on the Atlantic, Erica Ruth Neubauer 05/074. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book that deals with art or with a missing person ==> produce farmer goes missing, leading to a hunt
Crust No One, Winnie Archer 05/165. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book with a "neighborhood" setting ==> book is primarily set in San Francisco's Chinatown
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, Jesse Q. Sutanto 05/186. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET.
Sudden Death, David Rosenfelt 05/13
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
6/6 Completed. Finished
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The).
Don't Back Down-Sharon Sala 5/01/23
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MORE TEMPLES.
Elsie Silver-Heartless 5/12/23
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.
Ruhi Choudhary-Our Daughter's Bones 5/24/23
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book with a missing person (briefly share details).
(FBI is brought in due to missing girls in a small town in South Dakota)
The Missing Girls-Elle Gray 5/02/23
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
Helen Hoang-The Heart Principle 5/01/23
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count)
(257)
The Girl and the Field of Bones-A.J. Rivers 5/14/23
Finished1. Grand Palace Compound
X ✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The) Resurrection Row Anne Perry 5/3
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MORE TEMPLES. Sold into Egypt: Joseph's Journey into Human Being Madeleine L'Engle 5/10
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book where the MC travels by water somewhere (briefly share details) The MC goes for a rideto search for clues. p 159 The rowboat putted smoothly out of the boat basin. Repair to Her Grave Sarah Graves 5/12
✱ Read a book with a character who is a spy, operative or secret agent, etc. Elinor White did espionage for Britain in both World Wars. The White LadyJacqueline Winspear 5/13
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
X ✱ Read a book with the word CHINATOWN found in the text (can be two words; share text) Outrun the Moon Stacey Lee p. 28 There are no highschools in Chinatown. 5/4
X 6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book tagged FOOD on its GR Homepage A Dish to Die ForLucy Burdette 5/7
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
6/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND
Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie 1/5 4★
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that deals with medicine or healing in some way - about an epidemic, search for vaccine & healing
Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern by Anne McCaffrey 4/5 3★
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book where the MC travels by water somewhere - MC travels by water from deep ocean to the coastal pools
The Deep by Rivers Solomon 4/5 1★
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE.
Tell Me About It by Sacha Naspini 2/5 2★
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
Pet Rescue's Amazing Dog Stories by Saskia Adams 2/5 5★
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET
The Reluctant Thief by April Kihlstrom 1/5 2★
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 2023
6/6 completed
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND.
El Asesino del Lago by Raúl Garbantes - 5/19 ★★★
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order).
Consider Her Ways and Others by John Wyndham - 5/13 ★★★★
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.
Forward the Foundation by Isaac Asimov - 5/9 ★★★★
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE.
The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith - 5/3 ★★★★★
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
Factfulness by Hans Rosling - 5/7 ★★★★★
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count).
Fluent Forever by Gabriel Wyner (326 pages) - 5/14 ★★★
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
6/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The) AND
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND.
Death in Irish Accents by Catie Murphy 2 May; 5☆
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order)
Mocha, She Wrote by Ellie Alexander 14 May; 5☆
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.
Scent of Truth by Valerie Hansen 14 May; 5☆
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book that deals with art or with a missing person (briefly share details)
missing kid (view spoiler)- Midnight Abduction: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott 7 May; 5☆
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
A Cold-Blooded Business by Dana Stabenow 16 May; 4☆
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count) AND
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET.
264 pages- Bones On the Mountain by Mindy Steele 12 May, 4☆
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
0/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a cover that is more than 50% green (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND.
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that deals with medicine or healing in some way (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MORE TEMPLES.
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book with any type of water vehicle on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC travels by water somewhere (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book with a character who is a spy, operative or secret agent, etc. (tell us what they do) OR
✱ Read a book that deals with art or with a missing person (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE.
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book with a "neighborhood" setting (briefly describe) OR
✱ Read a book with the word CHINATOWN found in the text (can be two words; share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book tagged FOOD on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET
Thanks for joining everyone! You are all set!
May Thailand's Capital: BangkokRead: 6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND.
Resisting the Grump Ashley Munoz 5/2/23
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order).
When You Got a Good Thing Kait Nolan 5/3/23
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.
Confess Colleen Hoover 5/10/23
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE.
Resisting Fate Melanie Shawn 5/7/23
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
Office Grump Nicole Snow 5/9/23
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count.
256 pages Runaway Road Devney Perry 5/4/23
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
12/12
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The)
The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman 5/17
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND.
The Undercover Book List by Colleen Nelson 5/7
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that deals with medicine or healing in some way (briefly share details)
Nanny by Chance by Betty Neels 5/9
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order)
Why Didn't They Ask Evans? by Agatha Christie 5/16
See cover below.
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book where the MC travels by water somewhere (briefly share details)
King John by William Shakespeare 5/3
They sail from France to England.
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.
Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews 5/7
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book with a character who is a spy, operative or secret agent, etc. (tell us what they do)
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman 5/8
✱ Read a book that deals with a missing person (briefly share details)
En el Hotel Bertram by Agatha Christie 5/7
Canon Pennyfather disappears.
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book with a "neighborhood" setting (briefly describe)
At Bertram's Hotel by Agatha Christie 5/7
Almost all the action takes place in the block surrounding the hotel.
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
The Unknown Ajax by Georgette Heyer 5/2
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count)
Passenger to Frankfurt by Agatha Christie 5/11
272 pp
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET
The Children of the New Forest by Frederick Marryat 5/6
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
6/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a cover that is more than 50% green (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND.
LC-A Medium Life Lynn Cahoon 5/11/23
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that deals with medicine or healing in some way (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MORE TEMPLES.
ST-Murder in the Hidden Room Sydney Tate 5/1/23
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book with any type of water vehicle on the cover (post cover)
K.B. Blake 5/7/23 (JetSki)✱ Read a book where the MC travels by water somewhere (briefly share details)
By JetSki (if the cover doesn't show up right) Larceny on the Lake K.B. Blake 5/7/23
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book with a character who is a spy, operative or secret agent, etc. (tell us what they do) OR
✱ Read a book that deals with art or with a missing person (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE.
MM-Here Today Gone Tomato Mona Marple 5/3/23
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book with a "neighborhood" setting (briefly describe) OR
✱ Read a book with the word CHINATOWN found in the text (can be two words; share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
SB-Home Tours, History & Homicide Sally Bayless 5/2/23
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book tagged FOOD on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count)
207 Murder at the Cheese Shop Dani Simms 5/4/23
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET.
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
6/6
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND. - Inferno Angela Graham - 5/2/23
✱ Read a book that deals with medicine or healing in some way (briefly share details) - Maia has a brain tumor and needs to have surgery to remove it - The Best of Us Robyn Carr - 5/25/23
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER. - The House on Olive Street Robyn Carr - 5/4/23
✱ Read a book with a character who is a spy, operative or secret agent, etc. (tell us what they do) - MC is an operative who protects an assassin - Merciless Saints Michelle Heard - 5/3/23
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS. - The Doctor Wears A Stetson Anne Marie Novark - 5/8/23
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count) - 126 pgs - Father Mine J.R. Ward - 5/6/23
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
6/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND.
Perfect Cowboy Olivia Peters 5/5/2023
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order)
Breaking Through the Waves E.L. Todd 5/6/2023
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.
Rebel Rebecca Yarros 5/13/2023
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE.
Jock Road Sara Ney 5/7/2023
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
Mess With Me Kylie Gilmore 5/10/2023
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET
Take The Shot Danica Flynn 5/8/2023
THAILAND’S CAPITAL : BANGKOK, 5/1 – 5/316/6 COMPLETE
1. GRAND PALACE COMPOUND
✱ Read a book with a cover that is more than 50% green (post cover)
Granny Undercover (Secret Agent Granny #2), by Harper Lin, finished 5/1 ★★★.5
2. MORE TEMPLES
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order)
Everywhere That Mary Went (Rosato & Associates #1), by Lisa Scottoline, finished 5/11 ★★★.5
3. CHAI PHRAYA RIVER
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER
author Ellen Crosby – The Riesling Retribution (Wine Country #4), finished 5/14 ★★★.5
4. JIM THOMPSON HOUSE & MUSEUM
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE
author Toby Neal – Blood Orchids (Lei Crime #1), finished 5/10 ★★★.5
5. BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS
author Nancy Horan – The House of Lincoln, by Nancy Horan, finished 5/9 ★★★.5
6. STREET FOOD & MARKET
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count)
320 pages : Stalking Ground (Timber Creek K-9 #2), by Margaret Mizushima, finished 5/13 ★★★★
***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 5/14 *****
I'm in.Thailand's Capital: Bangkok
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
6/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a cover that is more than 50% green (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND.
Death in Bloom, Jess Dylan - 04/05/23
Title: granD
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that deals with medicine or healing in some way (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MORE TEMPLES.
A Witch to Remember, Heather Blake - 03/05/23
WAT: A Witch To
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book with any type of water vehicle on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC travels by water somewhere (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.
Murder in the Caribbean, Robert Thorogood - 10/05/23
Cover: boat pulled up on the beach
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book with a character who is a spy, operative or secret agent, etc. (tell us what they do) OR
✱ Read a book that deals with art or with a missing person (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE.
The Ghost and the Stolen Tears, Cleo Coyle - 14/05/23
Missing person: one of the secondary characters, Norma, goes on the run when she’s accused of stealing an art deco diamond necklace (arguably art!) and earrings, and the MC and others spend most of the rest of the book trying to find her to get her side of the story.
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book with a "neighborhood" setting (briefly describe) OR
✱ Read a book with the word CHINATOWN found in the text (can be two words; share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
The Sandman, Vol. 6: Fables & Reflections, Neil Gaiman - 10/05/23
Author initials: NeiGhborhoods
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book tagged FOOD on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET.
Aunt Dimity and the King's Ransom, Nancy Atherton - 09/05/23
Page count: 240pg
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Finished!
Progress: 6/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND.
Wanderlust: An Eccentric Explorer, an Epic Journey, a Lost Age by Reid Mitenbuler 5/2/23
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that deals with medicine or healing in some way (briefly share details)
Madame Restell: The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Old New York's Most Fabulous, Fearless, and Infamous Abortionist by Jennifer Wright 5/6/23 (biography about a woman who provided abortions and acted as a midwife in the 19th century)
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book where the MC travels by water somewhere (briefly share details)
The Aeneid by Virgil 5/4/23 (MC travels by ship throughout the Mediterranean)
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book that deals with art or with a missing person (briefly share details)
Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger 5/8/23 (a teenager goes missing)
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens 5/8/23
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count).
Vicar's Daughter to Viscount's Lady by Louise Allen 5/5/23 (288 pages)
Everyone should be linked up! Enjoy the challenge!
Thailand's Capital: Bangkok - MayTimeframe: 5/1/23 to 5/31/23
6/6
1. Grand Palace Compound - Author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND - M, P - The Happy Pants Cafe by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff - 5/6/23 ♥♥♥♥
2. More Temples - Letters in WAT found in the title (any order) - The (ex) Spy Who (maybe) Loved Me by Christi Barth - 5/4/23 ♥♥♥♥
W in Who, A in Maybe, T in The
3. Chai Phraya River - MC travels by water somewhere - The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrigan Byrne - 5/11/23 ♥♥♥♥
Ash has become a pirate and kidnaps Lorelei and takes her away on his ship.
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum - Deals with a missing person (briefly share details) - Killer Ambition by Marcia Clark - 5/5/23 ♥♥♥♥
Bailey and Rachel are called in when the daughter of a Hollywood director is kidnapped for ransom. Then the case gets more complicated when a young man is also missing.
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods - Author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS - O, D - Bella and the Beast by Olivia Drake - 5/7/23 ♥♥♥♥
6. Street Food & Market - Author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET - T, K - Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries by Tonya Kappes - 5/3/23 ♥♥♥♥
******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 5/11/23*****
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
0/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a cover that is more than 50% green (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND.
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that deals with medicine or healing in some way (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MORE TEMPLES.
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book with any type of water vehicle on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC travels by water somewhere (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book with a character who is a spy, operative or secret agent, etc. (tell us what they do) OR
✱ Read a book that deals with art or with a missing person (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE.
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book with a "neighborhood" setting (briefly describe) OR
✱ Read a book with the word CHINATOWN found in the text (can be two words; share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book tagged FOOD on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET.
*****COMPLETED 7/29/23*****Thailand's Capital: Bangkok
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
6/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a cover that is more than 50% green (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND.- The Albigenses, a Romance: Volume IV by Charles Maturin-5/12/23
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that deals with medicine or healing in some way (briefly share details) - The Forgotten Village - John Steinbeck by John Steinbeck-7/29/23- the novel is about a small Mexican village which is suffering from cholera... but has no doctors and is suspicious about having any doctors come to help.
OR
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MORE TEMPLES.
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book with any type of water vehicle on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC travels by water somewhere (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.- If This World Were Mine by E. Lynn Harris- 5/26/23-
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book with a character who is a spy, operative or secret agent, etc. (tell us what they do) OR
✱ Read a book that deals with art or with a missing person (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE.- Word Play by Maxwell Nurnberg-6/20/23
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book with a "neighborhood" setting (briefly describe) OR
✱ Read a book with the word CHINATOWN found in the text (can be two words; share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.- In September, the Light Changes by Andrew Holleran-6/6/23
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book tagged FOOD on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET- Triggerfish Twist by Tim Dorsey-7/21/23
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The)
Dennis Smith 05/08/20232. More Temples
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MORE TEMPLES.
Prentice Earl Sanders 05/04/20233. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.
Andrew Pollack 06/26/20234. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE.
James Patterson 05/18/20235. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
Kathleen Hale 05/15/20236. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count).
Ryan S. Walters 06/22/2023 287 Pages
Phew! Everything fitted in quickly this month.Thailand's Capital: Bangkok
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
6/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND
Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie 1/5 4★
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that deals with medicine or healing in some way - about an epidemic, search for vaccine & healing
Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern by Anne McCaffrey 4/5 3★
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book where the MC travels by water somewhere - MC travels by water from deep ocean to the coastal pools
The Deep by Rivers Solomon 4/5 1★
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE.
Tell Me About It by Sacha Naspini 2/5 2★
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
Pet Rescue's Amazing Dog Stories by Saskia Adams 2/5 5★
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET
The Reluctant Thief by April Kihlstrom 1/5 2★
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
6/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The)
Death, Taxes, and Green Tea Ice Cream by Diane Kelly 5/30/2023
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MORE TEMPLES.
Murder by the Book by Lauren Elliott 5/9/2023
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book with any type of water vehicle on the cover (post cover) Sailboat
by S.C. Wynne 5/3/20234. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book that deals with art or with a missing person (briefly share details) They find a body in the ocean of a person who had been missing for years.
Body at Buccaneer's Bay by Josh Lanyon 5/14/2023
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
Boyfriend Goals by Riley Hart 3/28/2023
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET
Murder at Ochre Court by Alyssa Maxwell 5/5/2023
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
6/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a cover that is more than 50% green Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson 28 Apr 2023 ⭐⭐⭐ my review OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND.
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that deals with medicine or healing in some way: The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo* (Malaysia) 15 May 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review (two doctors as characters)
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MORE TEMPLES.
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book with any type of water vehicle on the cover (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book where the MC travels by water somewhere (creates a flood from river): She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan (China) 3 Jun 2023 ⭐⭐⭐ my review
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book with a character who is a spy, operative or secret agent, etc. (tell us what they do) OR
✱ Read a book that deals with art or with a missing person (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE: Otherland: A Journey With My Daughter by Maria Tumarkin* (Ukraine) 28 May 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book with a "neighborhood" setting (briefly describe) OR
✱ Read a book with the word CHINATOWN found in the text (can be two words; share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS: Beyond the Rice Fields by Naivo 11 May 2023 (Madagascar) ⭐⭐⭐ my review
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book tagged FOOD on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET: The Memory of Love by Aminatta Forna* (Sierra Leone) 28 May 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
Sorry for the late updates! Everyone should be linked up.
Catsalive wrote: "Phew! Everything fitted in quickly this month."What?!?!?! You're done already Kylie! That's amazing...lol!
Catsalive wrote: "Phew! Everything fitted in quickly this month.Thailand's Capital: Bangkok
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
6/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND
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Oh my gosh! Kylie!!! Great work!
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Finished!
Progress: 6/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND.
Wanderlust: An Eccentric Explorer, an Epic Journey, a Lost Age by Reid Mitenbuler 5/2/23
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that deals with medicine or healing in some way (briefly share details)
Madame Restell: The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Old New York's Most Fabulous, Fearless, and Infamous Abortionist by Jennifer Wright 5/6/23 (biography about a woman who provided abortions and acted as a midwife in the 19th century)
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book where the MC travels by water somewhere (briefly share details)
The Aeneid by Virgil 5/4/23 (MC travels by ship throughout the Mediterranean)
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book that deals with art or with a missing person (briefly share details)
Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger 5/8/23 (a teenager goes missing)
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens 5/8/23
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count).
Vicar's Daughter to Viscount's Lady by Louise Allen 5/5/23 (288 pages)
Speedy work August! Great job :)
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 2023
6/6 DONE
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱cover 50% green J.T. Ellison 5/9
2 More Temples
✱ WAT found in the title How to Kill Men and Get Away with It
Katy Brent 5/12
3 Chai Phraya River
✱ water vehicle on cover Jayne E. Self 5/14
4 Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ character who is a spy, operative or secret agent in 1947 2 female PIs go undercover to unmask a serial killer Secrets Typed in Blood Stephen Spotswood 5/6
5 Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ "neighborhood" setting -- set in Cleveland’s Asia Village AND
✱ CHINATOWN "Cleveland's original Chinatown" loc 2522 Killer Kung Pao Vivien Chien 5/24
6 Street Food & Market
✱ author’s initials in STREET FOOD & MARKET Six Sweets Under Sarah Fox 5/18
FINISHEDMay Thailand's Capital: Bangkok
Read: 6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND.
Resisting the Grump Ashley Munoz 5/2/23
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order).
When You Got a Good Thing Kait Nolan 5/3/23
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.
Confess Colleen Hoover 5/10/23
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE.
Resisting Fate Melanie Shawn 5/7/23
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
Office Grump Nicole Snow 5/9/23
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count.
256 pages Runaway Road Devney Perry 5/4/23
Another quick finisher! Terrific job JoAnne!!
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
6 of 6 Complete
🔹1. Grand Palace Compound
Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND.
Advise and Consent - Allen Drury - 5/5/23 - AD
🔹2. More Temples
Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MORE TEMPLES.
Heartbeat Braves - Pamela Sanderson - 5/9/23
🔹3. Chai Phraya River
Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.
To The Bright Edge of the World - Eowyn Ivey - 5/19/23 - EI
🔹4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
Read a book with a character who is a spy, operative or secret agent, etc. (tell us what they do)
Transfer of Power - Vince Flynn - 5/10/23 - Mitch Rapp is the CIA's top counterterrorism operative
🔹5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
War Dances - Sherman Alexie - 5/10/23 - SA
🔹6. Street Food & Market
Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET.
The Help - Kathryn Stockett - 5/2/23 - KS
FinishedThailand's Capital: Bangkok
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
6/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a cover that is more than 50% green (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND.
LC-A Medium Life Lynn Cahoon 5/11/23
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that deals with medicine or healing in some way (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MORE TEMPLES.
ST-Murder in the Hidden Room Sydney Tate 5/1/23
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book with any type of water vehicle on the cover (post cover)
K.B. Blake 5/7/23 (JetSki)✱ Read a book where the MC travels by water somewhere (briefly share details)
By JetSki (if the cover doesn't show up right) Larceny on the Lake K.B. Blake 5/7/23
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book with a character who is a spy, operative or secret agent, etc. (tell us what they do) OR
✱ Read a book that deals with art or with a missing person (briefly share details) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE.
MM-Here Today Gone Tomato Mona Marple 5/3/23
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book with a "neighborhood" setting (briefly describe) OR
✱ Read a book with the word CHINATOWN found in the text (can be two words; share text) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
SB-Home Tours, History & Homicide Sally Bayless 5/2/23
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book tagged FOOD on its GR Homepage OR
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count)
207 Murder at the Cheese Shop Dani Simms 5/4/23
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET.
Welcome to the challenge Lynda!
Thailand's Capital: BangkokMay 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
❎1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND. Strangers on a SkeinAnne Canadeo5/20/23
❎2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order)
Snow Place to DieMary Daheim 5/24/23
❎3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.Beauty in FlightRobin Patchen6/22/23
❎4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book that deals with art. (briefly share details) team working to find and return stolen art. The Vermeer DeceptionJennifer S. Alderson5/14/23
❎5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS. All Murders Final!Sherry Harris5/23/23
❎6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count) 279 pp. Sherry HarrisAbsence of Alice5/21/23
Finished1. Grand Palace Compound
X ✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The) Resurrection Row Anne Perry 5/3
2. More Temples
X ✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MORE TEMPLES. Sold into Egypt: Joseph's Journey into Human Being Madeleine L'Engle 5/10
3. Chai Phraya River
X ✱ Read a book where the MC travels by water somewhere (briefly share details) The MC goes for a rideto search for clues. p 159 The rowboat putted smoothly out of the boat basin. Repair to Her Grave Sarah Graves 5/12
4. JomThompson House & Museum
X ✱ Read a book with a character who is a spy, operative or secret agent, etc. Elinor White did espionage for Britain in both World Wars. The White LadyJacqueline Winspear 5/13
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
X ✱ Read a book with the word CHINATOWN found in the text (can be two words; share text) Outrun the Moon Stacey Lee p. 28 There are no highschools in Chinatown. 5/4
X 6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book tagged FOOD on its GR Homepage A Dish to Die ForLucy Burdette 5/7
finished!!Thailand's Capital: Bangkok
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
6/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND.
Perfect Cowboy Olivia Peters 5/5/2023
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order)
Breaking Through the Waves E.L. Todd 5/6/2023
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER.
Rebel Rebecca Yarros 5/13/2023
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE.
Jock Road Sara Ney 5/7/2023
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
Mess With Me Kylie Gilmore 5/10/2023
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in STREET FOOD & MARKET
Take The Shot Danica Flynn 5/8/2023
Welcome to the challenge Chris!
Congrats on your finish Judy & Lesley!
FinishedTHAILAND’S CAPITAL : BANGKOK, 5/1 – 5/31
6/6 COMPLETE
1. GRAND PALACE COMPOUND
✱ Read a book with a cover that is more than 50% green (post cover)
Granny Undercover (Secret Agent Granny #2), by Harper Lin, finished 5/1 ★★★.5
2. MORE TEMPLES
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order)
Everywhere That Mary Went (Rosato & Associates #1), by Lisa Scottoline, finished 5/11 ★★★.5
3. CHAI PHRAYA RIVER
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in CHAI PHRAYA RIVER
author Ellen Crosby – The Riesling Retribution (Wine Country #4), finished 5/14 ★★★.5
4. JIM THOMPSON HOUSE & MUSEUM
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE
author Toby Neal – Blood Orchids (Lei Crime #1), finished 5/10 ★★★.5
5. BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS
author Nancy Horan – The House of Lincoln, by Nancy Horan, finished 5/9 ★★★.5
6. STREET FOOD & MARKET
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count)
320 pages : Stalking Ground (Timber Creek K-9 #2), by Margaret Mizushima, finished 5/13 ★★★★
***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 5/14 *****
The stars aligned for me for this one - finished! The spell-it-out one is going to be rather harder!Thailand's Capital: Bangkok
Explorer: 6/6
1. Grand Palace Compound
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The)
Death in Bloom, Jess Dylan - 04/05/23
Title: granD
2. More Temples
✱ Read a book that has the letters in WAT found in the title (any order)
A Witch to Remember, Heather Blake - 03/05/23
WAT: A Witch To
3. Chai Phraya River
✱ Read a book with any type of water vehicle on the cover (post cover)
Murder in the Caribbean, Robert Thorogood - 10/05/23
Cover: boat pulled up on the beach
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
✱ Read a book that deals with art or with a missing person (briefly share details)
The Ghost and the Stolen Tears, Cleo Coyle - 14/05/23
Missing person: one of the secondary characters, Norma, goes on the run when she’s accused of stealing an art deco diamond necklace (arguably art!) and earrings, and the MC and others spend most of the rest of the book trying to find her to get her side of the story.
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in BANGKOK NEIGHBORHOODS.
The Sandman, Vol. 6: Fables & Reflections, Neil Gaiman - 10/05/23
Author initials: NeiGhborhoods
6. Street Food & Market
✱ Read a book with a 2 or 7 in its total page count (share page count)
Aunt Dimity and the King's Ransom, Nancy Atherton - 09/05/23
Page count: 240pg
Capitals of the World: BANGKOK, ThailandBegins: 01May23 / Ends: 31May23
** One of my favorite cities!
6 / 6 completed
1. Grand Palace Compound ✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND - No Land to Light On ✔ – 02May23
2. More Temples ✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in MORE TEMPLES - L E - Louise Erdrich / The Painted Drum ✔ – 06May23
3. Chai Phraya River ✱ Read a book where the MC travels by water somewhere - via kayak / canoe on the river - Boundary Waters ✔ – 12May23
4. Jim Thompson House & Museum ✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in JIM THOMPSON HOUSE - S M - Sandhya Menon / When Dimple Met Rishi ✔ – 19May23
5. Bangkok Neighborhoods ✱ Read a book with the word CHINATOWN found in the text - pg 313 - "… went on a walking tour of Chinatown,…" - The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane ✔ – 25May23
6. Street Food & Market ✱ Read a book with a 2 in its total page count - 322 p - Murder in the Sentier ✔ – 05May23
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May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Let's head to the vibrant capital of Thailand!
Bangkok is a huge cosmopolitan city filled with incredible historical sites. Let's explore just a hand full of attactions this incredible city has to offer.
✱ Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. It occupies 1,568.7 sq kilometres (605.7 sq mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta. It has an estimated population of 11 million people.
✱ Its roots date back to the early 15th century, when it was a village under the rule of Ayutthaya. Because of its strategic location near the mouth of the river, the town gradually increased in importance. After the fall of Ayutthaya to the Burmese in 1767, the newly crowned King made Bangkok the capital of the country, then known as Siam.
✱ Bangkok grew with unprecedented rapidity after WWII and during the Vietnam War when the city became a popular destination for U.S. military personnel.
✱ Bangkok is hot and humid throughout the year, with average highs above 90° F (32° C). April is the hottest month, September is the wettest, and December is the coldest with the lows about 70° F (21°C).
✱ A very important thing for visitors to understand is Thailand's strict lese majeste laws. Saying or writing anything that could be understood as insulting the king is a highly punishable offense. If you have opinions on the monarchy, keep them to yourself while in Thailand.
Choose a level and enjoy your visit!
Day Tripper: 4 Attractions
Explorer: 5-6 Attractions
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Attractions & Tasks
1. Grand Palace Compound
If you only visit one major historical attraction in Bangkok, this should be the one. The royal compound lives up to its name, with spectacular structures, temples and outdoor areas. Built in 1782, it served as the royal residence for generations and is still used for important ceremonies. Its crown jewel is Wat Phra Kaew or The Temple of the Emerald Buddha. This is considered Thailand’s most sacred temple and houses a beautifully carved Buddha of green jade. Near the palace grounds is the Bangkok National Museum. It is a great place to get a look into the country’s history, and is home to the largest known collection of Thai art.
✱ Read a book with a cover that is more than 50% green (post cover) OR
✱ Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in GRAND (ignore A, An or The) OR
✱ Read a book whose author’s first & last initial is found in GRAND PALACE COMPOUND.
2. More Temples
There are over 30,000 temples in Bangkok that are still in use! We visited the most sacred one in the palace compound, but there are a couple more that should not be missed. Wat Pho, the oldest temple in Bangkok, is considered a place of healing and is home to the prestigious Thai Traditional Medical and Massage School. It also has the distinction of having the largest number of Buddha images in Thailand, including the famous Reclining Buddha. This gold plated statue is 46 meters long and 15 meters high, and commemorates the passing of the Buddha into Nirvana. On the banks of the river sits Wat Arun (pictured below). It is known as “The Temple of the Dawn” and is the most stunning temple in the city, especially during sunset. Its name is derived from the Hindu God Aruna, and it holds a special place among the Thai people. Time willing, take the hour trip out of the city to the World Heritage site of Ayutthaya. This ancient city served as the old capital of Siam and holds several remarkable temples of historical importance.
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3. Chai Phraya River
Bangkok is often referred to as the “Venice of the East”. The Chai Phraya River (and all its canals), serves as the city’s lifeline, with over 50,000 people daily using its many ferries to get to work. Getting on the river via a riverboat cruise, evening dinner cruise, or water taxi gives you a completely different perspective of the city. Be sure to experience one of its famous floating markets where you can purchase an array of goods from wooden boats anchored along the maze of canals. Cultural lovers will enjoy the beauty of the Royal Barge Museum, located on one of the canals. It features eight of the royal family’s ornate barges that serve as their main form of transportation.
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4. Jim Thompson House & Museum
For an offbeat, yet intriguing attraction let’s visit the home of Jim Thompson who was known as the Thai Silk King. He was an American CIA operative who remained in Thailand after WWII to start a silk manufacturing business. He had his house assembled from six traditional Tha-style houses. As he worked to build his company, he became a major art collector, filling his space with Southeast Asian art. Thai silk is famous the world over and nowhere will you find a better place to learn about the history behind this craft. As you walk through the house and gardens, you will not only learn the history of The Thai Silk Company but also the fascinating history and mysterious disappearance of Jim Thompson himself, the man credited with making Thai silk popular around the world.
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5. Bangkok Neighborhoods
Bangkok has dozens of neighborhoods worth a visit, all having their own unique energy. One of the most famous is the area around Khao San Road. Known as the backpacker capital of the world, it has a 70's hippie vibe and is home to popular hostels, a range of bars, and the Bangkok tuk tuk which you must take a ride on. Sukhumvit is the upmarket business center where you will find many of the most popular nightlife venues. It comes alive at night with revelers spilling out into the streets. A definite must-see is Bangkok’s Chinatown. It is one of the largest in the world with roots dating back to 1782. Shop the narrow mazes of streets, eat unique food you can’t find anywhere else in Thaliand, and visit the five ton solid gold Buddha at Wat Traimit.
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6. Street Food & Market
Speaking of unique food, to really experience Bangkok you have to try the local cuisine. You haven't really "done" the city without chowing down on grilled meats and fish, spicy noodles, fresh fruit, and curries. Bangkok is known for its incredible street food. It is a huge part of the local culture and something not to be missed. You will find vendors throughout the city, though joining a food tour will let you sample some of the best. If you are visiting on the weekend, head to Chatuchak Weekend Market. With over 8,000 stalls covering 27 acres of space, it is one of the largest markets in the world. It’s the perfect place to sample authentic Thai-style street food while shopping the unbelievable variety of wares available. The market has over 200,000 visitors each day with 70% of them being Thai.
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