Ruth’s Comments (group member since Dec 01, 2021)

Ruth’s comments from the On The Same Page group.

PARTICIPANT LIST:

Ruth: 835/95 *WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ*
Tonya: 1438/80
Denise: 1224/100
Bill: 3312/160
Sherri: 5715/10
Judy: 5194
Jan: 3355/365
Lindsey: 0/0
Diana S: 0/0
Eileen: 3474/245
Vicki: 8759/585
Vikki: 736/0 *WINNER MOST PAGES READ*
Lauri: 0/0
Tawallah: 1416/145
Anne: 3430/235

DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE PLAYING AND THE FACT THAT SOME TOTALS ARE ZERO THIS MONTH, THIS MEANS I COULDN'T GO BACK THE USUAL 6 MONTHS, I COULD ONLY GO BACK 5, IN ORDER TO GET 2 WINNERS.

Congratulations to TAWALLAH for being The Winner Of The Most Bonus Points Read for June.
Here are Tawallah's prompts for August:


10 points:
- August is the 8th month according to the Gregorian calendar and the sixth month in Roman times. Read a book by an author who has published works under at least 2 different names. For every book read under an assumed name, double points.

- August is the hottest month of the year and the last month of summer. These are known as the Dog Days of summer. Read a book that had or still has lots of hype at time of publishing in any summer month and for any year.

- In August this year, there is a full moon known as Sturgeon Moon and on August 30 there will be a blue-moon. Read a book set on any moon or with a moon on the cover .

- Unfortunately for teachers, students and commuters, school restarts this month. Read a book with a school setting.


25 points:
- August was previously named Sextilis, a general renowned for many military victories. Read a book that deals with military battle.

- Independence Day : read a book where the cover consists of the colors of that nation's flag. (The countries celebrating Independence Day in August: Afghanistan, Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Ecuador, India, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, North and South Korea, Kyryzstan, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Moldova, Niger, Pakistan, Singapore, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, Uruguay and Ubekistan). Double points if book also set in nation.

- Fun fact : Certain names are celebrated in August. Read a book by an author with any of these names: Andrew, Hugh, Jacqueline, Michael, Carolyn, Henry, Liam, Melvin, Dean, Jean, Philip, Marilyn, Angela, Levi, Jaden, Danny, Emory, Kelly, Dan, Logan.

- Cecil B. DeMille and Alfred Hitchcock were born in August. Read a book with a movie adaption. Double points if the book had a movie directed by DeMille or Hitchcock.


50 points:
- Famous birthdays : read a book by or about anyone famous person born in August.

- Louis Armstrong, Claude Debussy, Leonard Bernstein were born in August. Read any book that has a major focus on music.

- Mount Vesuvius erupted on August 24, 1979 and Krakatoa erupted on August 26, 1883. Read a book about a natural disaster. Double points if the focus is on volcanic eruptions

- Exploration time : Meriwether Lewis, Matthew Henson were born in August and Christopher Colombus first set sail from Spain to the New World. Read a book about exploration or a book about any of these explorers.

Congratulations to TONYA for being The Winner Of The Most Pages Read for June.
Here are Tonya's prompts for August:

10 points:
August is a cold month in the Southern Hemisphere. Read a book set in a cold climate.

In the United States and some other countries it is back to school time! Read a book where the MC is a student or teacher heading back to school.

August has several holidays for cats ranging from the Scottish Wild Cat to celebrating black cat day. Read a book that is about a cat or has a cat in it. Double points if it is a Sleathing cat.

25 points:
August is the eighth month in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Read a book with 8 in the page count and/or in the title.

I would love to travel to Ireland someday. Read a book that is set in Ireland or the author is Irish.

The August flower is the gladiolus in both the US and the UK. Read a book with gladiolus on the cover or has a yellow cover.
Oklahoma (where I live) boasts that it is the “Watermelon capital of the world.” We celebrate with festivals in August. Read a book with a red, yellow, or orange cover, as these are the colors of the insides of our melons. Double points if there is a watermelon on the cover.

50 points:
August is National golf month. Read a book where the MC is a golfer or goes golfing. (could include disc golf). Double points if it is written by a golfer.

The elephant is celebrated in many countries. Read a book that has an elephant in it. Could also include a book set in India or Africa where most elephants are found.

August has a day to celebrate assistance dogs. Read a book where the dog is in book is assisting someone by doing what they have been bred or trained to do. (ie. guide dog, herding dog, police dog, etc…)

This is a fun challenge where we, as members of the On The Same Page group will collectively post the number of pages for the month of AUGUST 2023. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns :)

2022/2023 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won.

December 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Tonya - Oct 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Kathleen - Oct 2022)

January 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Tawallah - Nov 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lance - Nov 2022)

February 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Kristin - Dec 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Anne - Dec 2022)

March 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Lindsey - Jan 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - J - Jan 2023)

April 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Ruth - Feb 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lauri - Feb 2023)

May 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Denise - March 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Alissa - March 2023)

June 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jan - April 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - April 2023)

July 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Eileen - May 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Bill - May 2023)

Purpose:
The purpose of this thread is to find out how many pages we can read and how many bonus points we can amass for the month. The winners of both get to choose the topics for the month after the following one.

Rules:
- If you want to participate, copy the template below and post a new comment. You can do this now or anytime before the challenge ends on 08/31/2023, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 09/01/2023.
- When you finish reading, go back to your original comment and update it with the number of pages, book link, date read, and your new pages/bonus totals. THIS MUST BE DONE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS A WINNER.
- Any book counts as long as you read it during the month, book club selections or not, add it! Audiobooks also count, just use the page numbers from the most popular hardback/paperback edition.
- Started but DNF (Did Not Finish) a book, add it but only add the number of pages you actually read within the month and comment that you did so. If you started a book in January for example and finished it in February, post the number of pages you read in February and please indicate this.
- Please be sure to type in the areas provided in the template your total number of pages read and bonus points that you have achieved. If your totals are not added up on your template by the end of the month, then I will not be aware of the full total and you will be counted on what I see on the 2nd of the following month.

Participating Members:
Once you comment with your template, I will add you to the list of Participating Members. It will show your totals and what message you are. The totals will be added up at the start of the following month. Please only post one template per participant.

The Winners:
There will be two winners, one for the most pages read during the month, and one for the most bonus points obtained. Please note that you can only win once during a 6 month period for either the most pages or the most bonus points. If you are the participant with the highest number of pages or bonus points, and have already won in the previous 6 month period, then the person with the next highest pages/bonus points will be selected as the winner for the month. Winners will be announced once the totals have been posted and calculated. Winners will be notified via message and given instructions for their bonus round selections.

Template:
(Copy and paste the template in a new comment below if you wish to participate.)

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge AUGUST 2023
Start Date: 08/01/2023
End Date: 08/31/2023

Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:

Books Read:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Congratulations to Tawallah & Tonya for being this month's winners 🏆 👏

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge JULY 2023
Start Date: 07/01/2023
End Date: 07/31/2023

COMPLETED
Total Pages Read: 2149
Bonus Points: 250

Books Read:
1. Bedside Companion for Book Lovers: An Anthology of Literary Delights for Every Night of the Year *PART READ* 31.07.2023 - 36 pages read. ✔️
2. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2023 *PART READ* 28.07.2023 - 22 pages read. ✔️
3. The Quarry Girls *READ* 03.07.2023 - 335 pages. ✔️
4. The Great Gatsby *READ* 04.07.2023 - 122 pages + 19 pages introduction. ✔️
5. The Dutch House *READ* 13.07.2023 - 342 pages. ✔️
6. Blood Meridian: Or the Evening Redness in the West *READ* 19.07.2023 - 337 pages. ✔️
7. Memory Road Trip: A Retrospective Travel Journey *READ* 24.07.2023 - 283 pages. ✔️
8. The Friend *READ* 29.07.2023 - 475 pages. ✔️
9. Devotion * READ* 27.07.2023 - 109 pages. ✔️
10. Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian: A Guide for Students *READ* 29.07.2023 - 36 pages. ✔️
11. Mr Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore *part read* 29.07.2023 - 33 pages. ✔️

10 pts:
- Jul 14 is Bastille Day. Read a book set during the French revolution.

- Jul 1st is Canada Day. Read a book set in Canada. Additional 10 pts if set in the 1800s.

- Jul 31st is Harry Potter's Birthday. Read a book by J.K. Rowling.

First bikini debuted on July 5, 1946, Read a book set in summer or a pool on the cover.
The Quarry Girls
The Great Gatsby
The Friend

July is the 7th month. the number of 7 in the page total.
Blood Meridian: Or the Evening Redness in the West 337 pages.
The Friend 475 pages (the Kindle version I read isn't on Goodreads).

Happy 4th.. Read a book with a red white or blue cover. Double points if all three.



We love to vacation in July read a book where MC is on vacation.
Memory Road Trip: A Retrospective Travel Journey
Devotion


25 pts:
- Jul 23 - National Cowboy Day. Read a western.
Blood Meridian: Or the Evening Redness in the West
Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian: A Guide for Students

- July was named after Roman emperor Julius Caesar. Read a story set in ancient Rome.

- July is National Hot Dog Month. Read a story with baseball as a theme.

July is tough on gardening Read a book set in a garden or the MC gardens for a living or a hobby.

Its National Ice Cream Month. Read a book with an ice cream on the cover or MC eat ice cream.

The rabies shot was first used in the month of July Read a book about a dog or if MC gets bitten by a dog.


50 pts:
- One of July's birth flowers is the larkspur which is indicative of first love, amongst other things. Read a story about first love.
The Great Gatsby

- Jul 21st. Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. Read a story set on the Moon.

- July 7, Pierre Cardin was born. Read a novel set in the fashion industry or with fashion as an overall theme.

July 2 is World UFO Day. Read a book about aliens UFOS or science fiction.

George Eastman who invented the Kodak camera was born July 12 1854. Read a book about a photographer.
Devotion Author's photographs in book plus she has other books of photographs.

Amelia Earhart was born July 24 1898. Read a book about aviation. Double points if its about Amelia.

PARTICIPANT LIST:

Ruth: 2149/250
Tonya: 2921/70
Bill: 3362/180
Denise: 1545/145
Lauri: 2242/0
Jan: 3303/270
Judy: 6940/0
Anne: 4433/300 *WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ*
Vicki: 5140/420 *WINNER MOST PAGES READ*
Eileen: 2539/140
Tawallah: 2974/130
Lindsey: 2739/460
Sherri: 5034/120

Congratulations to EILEEN, for being The Winner Of The Most Bonus Points Read for May.
Here are Eileen's prompts for July:

10 points:

First bikini debuted on July 5, 1946, Read a book set in summer or a pool on the cover.

July is the 7th month. the number of 7 in the page total.

Happy 4th.. Read a book with a red white or blue cover. Double points if all three.

We love to vacation in July read a book where MC is on vacation.


25 points:

July is tough on gardening Read a book set in a garden or the MC gardens for a living or a hobby.

Its National Ice Cream Month. Read a book with an ice cream on the cover or MC eat ice cream.

The rabies shot was first used in the month of July Read a book about a dog or if MC gets bitten by a dog.


50 points:

July 2 is World UFO Day. Read a book about aliens UFOS or science fiction.

George Eastman who invented the Kodak camera was born July 12 1854. Read a book about a photographer.

Amelia Earhart was born July 24 1898. Read a book about aviation. Double points if its about Amelia.

Congratulations to BILL for being The Winner Of The Most Pages Read for May.
Here are Bill's prompts for July:

10 pts:
- Jul 14 is Bastille Day. Read a book set during the French revolution.
- Jul 1st is Canada Day. Read a book set in Canada. Additional 10 pts if set in the 1800s.
- Jul 31st is Harry Potter's Birthday. Read a book by J.K. Rowling.

25 pts:
- Jul 23 - National Cowboy Day. Read a western.
- July was named after Roman emperor Julius Caesar. Read a story set in ancient Rome.
- July is National Hot Dog Month. Read a story with baseball as a theme.

50 pts:
- One of July's birth flowers is the larkspur which is indicative of first love, amongst other things. Read a story about first love.
- Jul 21st. Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. Read a story set on the Moon.
- July 7, Pierre Cardin was born. Read a novel set in the fashion industry or with fashion as an overall theme.

This is a fun challenge where we, as members of the On The Same Page group will collectively post the number of pages for the month of JULY 2023. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns :)

2022/2023 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won.

November 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Sherri - Sept 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read -Miranda - Sept 2022)

December 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Tonya - Oct 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Kathleen - Oct 2022)

January 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Tawallah - Nov 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lance - Nov 2022)

February 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Kristin - Dec 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Anne - Dec 2022)

March 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Lindsey - Jan 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - J - Jan 2023)

April 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Ruth - Feb 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lauri - Feb 2023)


May 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Denise - March 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Alissa - March 2023)

June 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jan - April 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - April 2023)

Purpose:
The purpose of this thread is to find out how many pages we can read and how many bonus points we can amass for the month. The winners of both get to choose the topics for the month after the following one.

Rules:
- If you want to participate, copy the template below and post a new comment. You can do this now or anytime before the challenge ends on 07/31/2023, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 08/01/2023.
- When you finish reading, go back to your original comment and update it with the number of pages, book link, date read, and your new pages/bonus totals. THIS MUST BE DONE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS A WINNER.
- Any book counts as long as you read it during the month, book club selections or not, add it! Audiobooks also count, just use the page numbers from the most popular hardback/paperback edition.
- Started but DNF (Did Not Finish) a book, add it but only add the number of pages you actually read within the month and comment that you did so. If you started a book in January for example and finished it in February, post the number of pages you read in February and please indicate this.
- Please be sure to type in the areas provided in the template your total number of pages read and bonus points that you have achieved. If your totals are not added up on your template by the end of the month, then I will not be aware of the full total and you will be counted on what I see on the 2nd of the following month.

Participating Members:
Once you comment with your template, I will add you to the list of Participating Members. It will show your totals and what message you are. The totals will be added up at the start of the following month. Please only post one template per participant.

The Winners:
There will be two winners, one for the most pages read during the month, and one for the most bonus points obtained. Please note that you can only win once during a 6 month period for either the most pages or the most bonus points. If you are the participant with the highest number of pages or bonus points, and have already won in the previous 6 month period, then the person with the next highest pages/bonus points will be selected as the winner for the month. Winners will be announced once the totals have been posted and calculated. Winners will be notified via message and given instructions for their bonus round selections.

Template:
(Copy and paste the template in a new comment below if you wish to participate.)

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge JULY 2023
Start Date: 07/01/2023
End Date: 07/31/2023

Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:

Books Read:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Congratulations to Bill & Eileen for being this month's winners!
Well done to both of you.

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge JUNE 2023
Start Date: 06/01/2023
End Date: 06/30/2023

COMPLETED
Total Pages Read: 806
Bonus Points: 80

Books Read:
1. The Villa *READ* 18.06.2023 - 279 pages. ✔️
2. Bedside Companion for Book Lovers: An Anthology of Literary Delights for Every Night of the Year *PART READ* 30.06.2023 - 34 pages read. ✔️
3. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2023 *PART READ* 19.06.2023 - 22 pages read. ✔️
4. Brooklyn - Film Tie-in *READ* 25.06.2023 - 252 pages read. ✔️
5. The Elegance of the Hedgehog *READ* 30.06.2023 - 219 pages. ✔️


10 points:
• Read a book that is “A book you can take on holiday, which is good enough to keep you engaged but not so serious it will spoil your holiday,” also known as a beach read.
The Villa

• In June, strawberry season begins in the Northern United States. Read a book with a red cover, or has strawberries on the cover.

1. Flag Day is June 14th. Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. Double points if there is a flag on the cover.

2. June's Flower is a Rose. Read a book with a rose on the cover, the word rose in the title or with a character named Rose.
Brooklyn - Film Tie-in

3. June 1st is Global Running Day. Read a book where the MC is a runner. Double points if nonfiction.

4. June is Audiobook Appreciation Month. Listen to an audiobook.

5. 6/18 is International Picnic Day. Read a book where the MC goes on a picnic.
The Villa

25 points:
• Seasons change, for the Northern United States it is Summer. Read a book that take place in the same season as where you live.
The Villa

• In June there are a lot of nature days and/or celebrations. Read a book that takes place in nature or if the main character’s career deals with nature.

• Read a book that has the title or the author's name starting with the letter J, on the cover. This can be used if the series starts with a “J.”

1. Father's Day is in June. Read a book where the MC is a Father.

2. 6/9 is National Movie Night. Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Brooklyn - Film Tie-in

3. 6/25/1984 - Prince released the "Purple Rain" album. Also, 6/21/1982 Prince William was born. Read a book with a purple cover or with a prince as the MC.

4. My birthday is in June!! Read a book written by an author born in June. This list might be helpful! https://librarybooklists.org/literary...

5. The first Medical Diploma was issued on 6/21/1768 to Dr. John Archer from the College of Philadelphia. Read a book where the MC is a MD. Double points if nonfiction.


50 points
• Read a Book Group Pick. Double points if it is the June’s pick but can be books from previous months. If you wish to, you can write which month the book pick came from. Feel free to make it broad, by including other book groups, either from your local library, or famous book picks, etc.

• A lot of important past events happened in/around the month of June. Read a book that covers part of the impact those events had on our history. Double points if the book is non-fiction.

• Many people spend a lot of time outdoors during this time of year, so enjoy getting through some short reads. Read a novella, 250 pages or less.

1. June is the 6th month and has the longest day of the year. Read a book that is 600+ pages.

2. 6/8/1867 is Frank Lloyd Wright's birthday. Read a book about Frank Lloyd Wright or with an architect as the MC.

3. 6/18/1983 - Sally Ride becomes the 1st American woman in space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. Read a book with a woman in space as the MC or about women in space. Double points if nonfiction.

4. June is Pride Month. Read a book where the MC is LGBTQIA+ or written by an author that is LGBTQIA+.

5, June is Alzheimer and Brain Awareness Month. Read a book with a MC with Alzheimer'sor other dementia. The MC can also be a caregiver for a patient/family member withAlzheimer's or other dementia.

PARTICIPANT LIST:

Ruth: 806/80
Bill: 2000/310
Denise: 2175/85
Eileen: 3381/300
Anne: 2845/440
Sherri: 5522/220
Tawallah: 1802/225 *WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ*
Judy: 5530/0
Jan: 3472/475
Lauri: 4768/165
Tonya: 5763/1530 *WINNER MOST PAGES READ*
Lindsey: 2631/940

Congratulations to Jan for being The Winner Of The Most Bonus Points Read for April.
Here are Jan's prompts for June:

10 points:

1. Flag Day is June 14th. Read a book with a red, white or blue cover. Double points if there is a flag on the cover.

2. June's Flower is a Rose. Read a book with a rose on the cover, the word rose in the title or with a character named Rose.

3. June 1st is Global Running Day. Read a book where the MC is a runner. Double points if nonfiction.

4. June is Audiobook Appreciation Month. Listen to an audiobook.

5. 6/18 is International Picnic Day. Read a book where the MC goes on a picnic.


25 points:

1. Father's Day is in June. Read a book where the MC is a Father.

2. 6/9 is National Movie Night. Read a book that has been made into a movie.

3. 6/25/1984 - Prince released the "Purple Rain" album. Also, 6/21/1982 Prince William was born. Read a book with a purple cover or with a prince as the MC.

4. My birthday is in June!! Read a book written by an author born in June. This list might be helpful! https://librarybooklists.org/literary...

5. The first Medical Diploma was issued on 6/21/1768 to Dr. John Archer from the College of Philadelphia. Read a book where the MC is a MD. Double points if nonfiction.


50 points:

1. June is the 6th month and has the longest day of the year. Read a book that is 600+ pages.

2. 6/8/1867 is Frank Lloyd Wright's birthday. Read a book about Frank Lloyd Wright or with an architect as the MC.

3. 6/18/1983 - Sally Ride becomes the 1st American woman in space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. Read a book with a woman in space as the MC or about women in space. Double points if nonfiction.

4. June is Pride Month. Read a book where the MC is LGBTQIA+ or written by an author that is LGBTQIA+.

5, June is Alzheimer and Brain Awareness Month. Read a book with a MC with Alzheimer'sor other dementia. The MC can also be a caregiver for a patient/family member withAlzheimer's or other dementia.

Congratulations to Sherri for being The Winner Of The Most Pages Read for April.
Here are Sherri's prompts for June:

10 points:
• Read a book that is “A book you can take on holiday, which is good enough to keep you engaged but not so serious it will spoil your holiday,” also known as a beach read.
• In June, strawberry season begins in the Northern United States. Read a book with a red cover, or has strawberries on the cover.

25 points:
• Seasons change, for the Northern United States it is Summer. Read a book that take place in the same season as where you live.
• In June there are a lot of nature days and/or celebrations. Read a book that takes place in nature or if the main character’s career deals with nature.
• Read a book that has the title or the author's name starting with the letter J, on the cover. This can be used if the series starts with a “J.”


50 points:
• Read a Book Group Pick. Double points if it is the June’s pick but can be books from previous months. If you wish to, you can write which month the book pick came from. Feel free to make it broad, by including other book groups, either from your local library, or famous book picks, etc.
• A lot of important past events happened in/around the month of June. Read a book that covers part of the impact those events had on our history. Double points if the book is non-fiction.
• Many people spend a lot of time outdoors during this time of year, so enjoy getting through some short reads. Read a novella, 250 pages or less.

This is a fun challenge where we, as members of the On The Same Page group will collectively post the number of pages for the month of JUNE 2023. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns :)

2022/2023 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won.


October 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Christina's Book - Aug 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Kerry- Aug 2022)

November 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Sherri - Sept 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read -Miranda - Sept 2022)

December 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Tonya - Oct 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Kathleen - Oct 2022)

January 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Tawallah - Nov 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lance - Nov 2022)

February 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Kristin - Dec 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Anne - Dec 2022)

March 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Lindsey - Jan 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - J - Jan 2023)

April 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Ruth - Feb 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lauri - Feb 2023)


May 2023
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Denise - March 2023)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Alissa - March 2023)

Purpose:
The purpose of this thread is to find out how many pages we can read and how many bonus points we can amass for the month. The winners of both get to choose the topics for the month after the following one.

Rules:
- If you want to participate, copy the template below and post a new comment. You can do this now or anytime before the challenge ends on 06/30/2023, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 7/01/2023.
- When you finish reading, go back to your original comment and update it with the number of pages, book link, date read, and your new pages/bonus totals. THIS MUST BE DONE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS A WINNER.
- Any book counts as long as you read it during the month, book club selections or not, add it! Audiobooks also count, just use the page numbers from the most popular hardback/paperback edition.
- Started but DNF (Did Not Finish) a book, add it but only add the number of pages you actually read within the month and comment that you did so. If you started a book in January for example and finished it in February, post the number of pages you read in February and please indicate this.
- Please be sure to type in the areas provided in the template your total number of pages read and bonus points that you have achieved. If your totals are not added up on your template by the end of the month, then I will not be aware of the full total and you will be counted on what I see on the 2nd of the following month.

Participating Members:
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The Winners:
There will be two winners, one for the most pages read during the month, and one for the most bonus points obtained. Please note that you can only win once during a 6 month period for either the most pages or the most bonus points. If you are the participant with the highest number of pages or bonus points, and have already won in the previous 6 month period, then the person with the next highest pages/bonus points will be selected as the winner for the month. Winners will be announced once the totals have been posted and calculated. Winners will be notified via message and given instructions for their bonus round selections.

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On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge JUNE 2023
Start Date: 06/01/2023
End Date: 06/30/2023

Total Pages Read:
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Books Read:
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Congratulations to this month's winners - Sherri & Jan.

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge MAY 2023
Start Date: 05/01/2023
End Date: 05/31/2023

COMPLETED
Total Pages Read: 1308
Bonus Points: 595

Books Read:
1. Bedside Companion for Book Lovers: An Anthology of Literary Delights for Every Night of the Year *PART READ* 31.05.2023 - 36 pages read. ✔️
2. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2023 *PART READ* 07.05.2023 - 22 pages read. ✔️
3. Nightcrawling *READ* 07.05.2023 - 275 pages. ✔️
4. The Food of The Gods *PART READ* 19. 05.2023 - 28 pages. ✔️
5. Fight Club *READ* 09.05.2023 - 218 pages. ✔️
6. Misty Volume 1: Moonchild & The Four Faces of Eve *READ* 21.05.2023- 112 pages. ✔️
7. Misty Volume 2: The Sentinels & End of the Line... *READ* 21.05.2023- 112 pages. ✔️
8. Misty Presents: The Jaume Rumeu Collection * READ* 22.05.2023 - 128 pages. ✔️
9. Misty & Scream! 2020 Halloween Special * READ* 23.05.2023 - 52 pages. ✔️
10. Misty Presents The Jordi Badia Romero Collection * READ* 24.05.2023 - 128 pages. ✔️
11. Misty Vol. 3: Wolf Girl & Other Stories *READ* 28.05.2023 - 96 pages. ✔️
12. The Elegance of the Hedgehog*PART READ* 22.05.2023



10 pts:

May 5th is... you guessed it.. Cinco de Mayo! Read a book with a "5" in any part of the page number.
Nightcrawling - 275 pages.
Misty & Scream! 2020 Halloween Special - 52 pages.

May 9th is a great day... It's my birthday!! =) Read any historical fiction novel, as it's my favorite genre , or any book that was published in the month of May.

Mother's Day is the second Sunday in May. Read a book with the word Mom/Mother in the title, or a book where the main character is a mom.

-May 8th is No Socks Day. Read a book that has bare feet on the cover.

-May is National Bike Month. Read a book with a bike on the cover or where the characters use a bike as a mode of transportation.

-May 25th is National Wine day. Read a book that has a glass or bottle of wine on the cover, or where the character drinks wine in the story.


25 pts:
May the 4th be with you.... Read a book about Star Wars, space, or any science fiction story.
The Food of The Gods

Free Comic Book Day is observed the first Saturday in May. Read a graphic novel.
Misty Volume 1: Moonchild & The Four Faces of Eve
Misty Volume 2: The Sentinels & End of the Line...
Misty Presents: The Jaume Rumeu Collection
Misty & Scream! 2020 Halloween Special
Misty Presents The Jordi Badia Romero Collection
Misty Vol. 3: Wolf Girl & Other Stories

The last episode of Friends was aired on May 6, 2004 and was watched by over 52.5 million viewers. Read a book where the main characters are best friends, or friends trying to reconnect.
Fight Club friends til the twist!!

-The first week of May is Nurse's Week. Read a book where the main character is a nurse.

-National Chocolate Chip Day is May 15th. Read a book that takes place in a bakery or where the main character is a baker.

-Read a book that you have not read yet.
Nightcrawling
Fight Club
Misty & Scream! 2020 Halloween Special
Misty Presents The Jordi Badia Romero Collection
The Elegance of the Hedgehog


50 pts:

The Kentucky Derby is always held on the first Saturday in May. Read a book about horses, that contains horses in any form, or that is involving a race

May 25 is National Wine Day. Read a book with a drink on the cover (doesn't have to be alcohol), or a book where the title begins with the letters W, I, N, or E
Nightcrawling

May 20, 1927 - Charles Lindbergh flew in the Spirit of St. Louis attempting to win a $25,000 prize for the first solo nonstop flight between New York City and Paris. Thirty-three hours later, after a 3,600 mile journey, he landed at Le Bourget, Paris, earning the nickname "Lucky Lindy" and becoming an instant worldwide hero. Just a few years later on the same date (May 20, 1932), Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.
Read a book that involves a plane as the main plot point. Double points if the book is about Lindbergh or Earhart.
Misty Vol. 3: Wolf Girl & Other Stories

-Lauren Hillenbrand was born May 15th, 1967. Read a non-fiction book. Double points if it is by Lauren Hillenbrand.

-Memorial day is the last Monday of the Month of May. Memorial Day is dedicated to service men and women who gave their lives for freedom and country. It is also a time to remember loved ones who have passed away. Read a book where the main character is in any branch of the military.

-The Academy of Motion Pictures was founded May 4th 1934. Read a book that has been turned into a movie.
The Food of The Gods
Fight Club
The Elegance of the Hedgehog

PARTICIPANT LIST:

Ruth: 1308/595
Tonya: 2694/610
Alissa: 4447/410
Bill: 3485/305 *WINNER OF THE MOST PAGES READ*
Lauri: 3818/190
Kristin: 2415/390
Jan: 2303/295
Anne: 2824/490
Sherri: 7040/10
Denise: 2589/400
Eileen: 2840/550 *WINNER OF THE MOST BONUS POINTS READ*
Judy: 6170/0
Kathleen: 1238/0
Lindsey: 423/70
Tawallah: 1200/435

Congratulations to Denise for being The Winner Of The Most Bonus Points Read for March.
Here are Denise's prompts for May:

10 points:
-May 8th is No Socks Day. Read a book that has bare feet on the cover.

-May is National Bike Month. Read a book with a bike on the cover or where the characters use a bike as a mode of transportation.

-May 25th is National Wine day. Read a book that has a glass or bottle of wine on the cover, or where the character drinks wine in the story.


25 points:
-The first week of May is Nurse's Week. Read a book where the main character is a nurse.

-National Chocolate Chip Day is May 15th. Read a book that takes place in a bakery or where the main character is a baker.

-Read a book that you have not read yet.

50 points:
-Lauren Hillenbrand was born May 15th, 1967. Read a non-fiction book. Double points if it is by Lauren Hillenbrand.

-Memorial day is the last Monday of the Month of May. Memorial Day is dedicated to service men and women who gave their lives for freedom and country. It is also a time to remember loved ones who have passed away. Read a book where the main character is in any branch of the military.

-The Academy of Motion Pictures was founded May 4th 1934. Read a book that has been turned into a movie.