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

CONGRATULATIONS to ANNE , Winner of The Most Pages Read in The November Monthly Challenge.
Here are Anne's prompts:

1. It's the shortest month, so read "short" works:
a. novella or novel under 200 pages +10

b. short story collection or book of poems +25

c. play +50


2. It's a cold month where I live, so let's read comforting books.
a. funny book +10

b. cozy mystery +25

c. reread an old favorite +25


3. Valentine's Day
a. romantic book +10

b. red or pink cover +10

CONGRATULATIONS to KRISTIN for being the Winner of The Most Bonus points Read in The December Monthly Challenge.
Here are Kristin's prompts:

10 pts:
Read a historical fiction.

Read a book that features cold weather.

Read a book with purple on the cover.


25 pts:
February is a short month- read a book that is under 250 pages.

Read a book with a theme of love that is NOT a romance.

Read a book while eating your favorite snack.


50 pts:
Love yourself! Read a book that represents you.

Life is a lesson. Read a nonfiction to learn a new skill.

Read a book from a featured shelf at the library.

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 FEBRUARY 2023. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns :)

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

July 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Carolien - May 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Jan - May 2022)

August 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Amy - June 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Bill - June 2022)

September 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Eileen - July 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Kerry - July 2022)

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)


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 02/28/2023, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 03/01/2023.
- 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 FEBRUARY 2023
Start Date: 02/01/2023
End Date: 02/28/2023

Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:

Books Read:
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5.

Congrats to December's winners, Kristin & Anne. I'll email you both shortly.

Lea wrote: "Ruth, what a great list. I've read Carmilla, The Elegance of the Hedgehog, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, Eat Pray Love, and Mr. Penumbra. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be The Tea Girl o..."
Hi Lea, I have just finished The Tea Girl and it was amazing. I felt really immersed in the story. The way it was written was unique. I just loved it. Even got me crying at the end! Definitely need ro read more by this author.

My 2023 Non Fiction Reads:

1. Women Don't Owe You Pretty *READ* 01.01.2023 ✔️
2. New York Vertical Portable Format Edition *READ* 14.01.2023 ✔️
3. Manifest *READ* 18.02.2023 ✔️
4. Unlonely: How to Feel Less Isolated, Make Connections and Live a Life You Love *READ* 24.02.2023 ✔️
5. Rock Dreams*READ* 02.04.2023 ✔️
6. Manson in His Own Words *READ* 10.04.2023 ✔️
7. Jennifer Juniper: A Journey Beyond the Muse *READ* 12.04.2023 ✔️
8. The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper *READ* 15.04.2023 ✔️
9. 20th Century Dreams *READ* 25.04.2023 ✔️
10. Memory Road Trip: A Retrospective Travel Journey *READ* 24.07.2023 ✔️
11. Devotion (Half NF) *READ* 27.07.2023 ✔️
12. Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything *READ* 16.08.2023 ✔️
13. The Bookshop Book *READ* 19.09.2023 ✔️



13/?

Andrea wrote: "Looks like a great list. I loved Lessons in Chemistry!! Have fun reading!"

I am looking forward to reading it!
Have a great2023!

Vikki wrote: "I read The Muse a few years ago, it was 4 stars from me. Haven't read any of your other choices though. Good luck, hope your enjoy your picks :)"

Thank you. Happy 2023 to you.

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge JANUARY 2023

Start Date: 01/01/2023
End Date: 01/31/2023

COMPLETED
Total Pages Read: 1567
Bonus Points: 495

Books Read:
1. Women Don't Owe You Pretty *READ* 01.01.2023 - 89 pages.
2. Bedside Companion for Book Lovers: An Anthology of Literary Delights for Every Night of the Year *PART READ* 31.01.2023 - 45 pages read.
3. The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane *READ* 14.01.2023 - 352 pages.
4. New York Vertical Portable Format Edition *READ* 14.01.2023 - 192 pages.
5. The 45% Hangover *READ* 15.01.2023 - 80 pages.
6. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2023 *PART READ* 31.01.2023 - 33 pages read.
7. I Know What You've Done I read the Kindle version, not listed on Goodreads. *READ* 22.01 2023 - 371 pages.
8. Bloody River Blues *PART READ* 31.01.2023 - 226 pages.
9. Beatrix Potter Ultimate Collection *PART READ* 31.01.2023 - 179 pages.

10 pts:

- January is a time for a new beginning. Read the first book of any series.
- January is the first month - read any book with a 1 in the page count.
I Know What You've Done 371 pages.
- Since we are in the winter season in the northern hemisphere, read a book set in winter- either northern or Southern Hemisphere winters will work.
- Happy New Year, Its 2023 : Read a book that is the second, third or twenty-third in a series.
- It is the first month: Read a book with a one word title.
- JRR Tolkien Day : Read a book where any of author initials start with J.
Bloody River Blues

25 pts:

- January is the middle of the basketball and hockey seasons in the US and Canada. Read a book on either sport. Double points if a memoir by a professional player in either one.
- January 9 this year is Plough Monday (first Monday after Epiphany). Read any book on agriculture, set on a farm or has farming as a key activity by a character.
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane
- January 2 is Science Fiction Day. Read any sci-fi book.
- There are quite a few days that celebrate food: Read a book with food on cover or food is a major theme.
- January is named after the Roman god Janus: read a classic.
- It is winter in North Hemisphere and Summer in South Hemisphere : Read a cozy book for the hemisphere you do not live in.

50 pts:

- January 3 is Humiliation Day. Read a book in which a character is humiliated.
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane
The 45% Hangover
- This month, the 13th falls on Friday. Read a book on superstitions or one in which a character is very superstitious.
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane
- January 20 is National Penguin Day. Read a book featuring penguins.
- National Environment Day : read a book about nature or about the environment.
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane
New Year's Resolutions - Read a book that you know nothing about, no recommendations from social media including Goodreads.
New York Vertical Portable Format Edition
The 45% Hangover
I Know What You've Done
Bloody River Blues
January 22 : New Lunar Year: read a book set in any of the Asian countries that you have never read.
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane

PARTICIPANT LIST:

Ruth: 1567/495
Lindsey: 3320/1010 *WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ*
Lance: 2895/350
Bill: 2661/255
J: 8839/1050 *WINNER MOST PAGES READ*
Eileen: 3754/530
Laurie: 4957/200
Kristine(Trying to GET Back Reading): 2024/275
Jan: 3302/95
Kerry: 0/0
Denise: 3619/220
Kathleen: 2512/120
Kristin: 1029/170
Diana S: 2924/0
Alissa: 4492/55
Judy: 4888/0
Sherri: 3909/240
Ann at the Beach: 1772/170
Anne: 2741/40
Tawallah: 3916/410
Evyan: 355/10
Tonya: 2410/195
Vikki: 2627/100

CONGRATULATIONS to Tawallah for being the Winner of The Most Bonus points Read in The November Monthly Challenge.
Here are Tawallah's prompts:

10 points:

- Happy New Year, Its 2023 : Read a book that is the second, third or twenty-third in a series.
- It is the first month: Read a book with a one word title.
- JRR Tolkien Day : Read a book where any of author initials start with J.


25 points:

- There are quite a few days that celebrate food: Read a book with food on cover or food is a major theme.

- January is named after the Roman god Janus: read a classic.

- It is winter in North Hemisphere and Summer in South Hemisphere : Read a cozy book for the hemisphere you do not live in.


50 points:

- National Environment Day : read a book about nature or about the environment.

New Year's Resolutions - Read a book that you know nothing about, no recommendations from social media including Goodreads.

January 22 : New Lunar Year: read a book set in any of the Asian countries that you have never read.

CONGRATULATIONS to LANCE, Winner of The Most Pages Read in The November Monthly Challenge.
Here are Lance's prompts:

10 pts:

- January is a time for a new beginning. Read the first book of any series.
- January is the first month - read any book with a 1 in the page count.
- Since we are in the winter season in the northern hemisphere, read a book set in winter- either northern or Southern Hemisphere winters will work.

25 pts:

- January is the middle of the basketball and hockey seasons in the US and Canada. Read a book on either sport. Double points if a memoir by a professional player in either one.
- January 9 this year is Plough Monday (first Monday after Epiphany). Read any book on agriculture, set on a farm or has farming as a key activity by a character.
- January 2 is Science Fiction Day. Read any sci-fi book.

50 pts:

- January 3 is Humiliation Day. Read a book in which a character is humiliated.
- This month, the 13th falls on Friday. Read a book on superstitions or one in which a character is very superstitious.
- January 20 is National Penguin Day. Read a book featuring penguins.

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 JANUARY 2023. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns :)

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


May 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Tonya - March 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Kristine - March 2022)

June 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Denise - April 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Tawallah - April 2022)

July 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Carolien - May 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Jan - May 2022)

August 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Amy - June 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Bill - June 2022)

September 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Eileen - July 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Kerry - July 2022)

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)


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 01/31/2023, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 02/01/2023.
- 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 JANUARY 2023
Start Date: 01/01/2023
End Date: 01/31/2023

Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:

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

Only seeing this now! No idea how I missed it! Great job everyone 👏

1. Beatrix Potter Ultimate Collection *READ* 05.02.2023 - 695 pages. ✔️
2. The Brightest Star In The Sky *READ* 22.03.2023- 622 pages. ✔️
3. The Secret History *READ* 26.09.2023 - 629 pages. ✔️
4. The Hypnotist*READ* 18.12.2023 - 503 pages. ✔️


4/?

You have read so much for this challenge Bill. I really need to check these books out. I need to update my list too. I read 3 Shakespeare plays I need to add. I need more modern plays though, for next year.

Children's Stories & Nursery Rhymes:
1. Beatrix Potter Ultimate Collection *READ* 05.02.2023 ✔️

Poetry:
1. The Sonnets of Shakespeare: Transcribed in the Sweet Roman Hand *READ* 13.02.2023 ✔️
2. Zonal *READ* 26.02.2023 ✔️
3. Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats *READ* 27.02.2023 ✔️
4. Devotion (Part Poetry) *READ* 27.07.2023 ✔️

Short Stories
1. The Necklace and Other Tales *READ* 25.02.2023 ✔️
2. The Pastures of Heaven *READ* 28.02.2023 ✔️


07/?

Thanks everyone. It's a mixed bunch of books but I like the variety. I have all these books and I'm trying to read what I have and not buy more... for a few months anyway 🤣
Happy reading in 2023 to everyone!

Jennifer wrote: "This is a very free flowing challenge, as in you can add what ever you wish to read, as long as it is either; poetry/plays/epistolary/essay/short stories.

No set target for the year, but it would ..."

Thanks for setting this up for next year Jennifer, saved me doing it.
I love this challenge. Delighted everyone enjoyed it last year. Hopefully it will be as popular in 2023.
Happy reading, can't wait to see people's lists. 😊

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge DECEMBER 2022
Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022

COMPLETED
Total Pages Read: 313
Bonus Points: 60

Books Read:
1. Secrets of the Witch: An initiation into our history and our wisdom *FINISHED READING * 04.12.2022 - 41 pages.
2. The Pursuit of Happiness*FINISHED READING * 25.12.2022 - 190 pages.
3. A Poem for Every Night of the Year *FINISHED READING* 31.12.2022 - 67 pages.
4. The Sisters of Auschwitz *STARTED* 18.12.2022 - 15 pages.
5.


10 pts:
1. Lots of readers have old favorites they like to return to during the holidays. Reread a holiday favorite.

2. December is a month loaded with religious and cultural celebrations. Read a book that features religious or cultural traditions that are different from your own.
Secrets of the Witch: An initiation into our history and our wisdom

3. As the end of the year approaches, read a book that you meant to read this year and haven’t yet.

Read a book that takes place in the Winter.

Many December traditions involve baking, sweets, treats, and chocolate. Read a book that involves any of these activities or treats.

December 7 is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Read a book about Pearl Harbor or Hawaii.

25 pts:
1. Jane Austen's birthday is December 16. Read a book written by Jane Austen or one of the many pastiches of her work.

2. Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest day in the year, is December 21,2022. Read a book of short stories.

3. National Day of the Horse is celebrated on December 13. Read a book with a horse on the cover.

December contains the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a novella.

Read a book in the Scandi Noir or Nordic Noir genre.

Read a book about any December Holiday. Double points if it is a holiday you do not typically celebrate.



50 pts:
1. December 10th is Alfred Nobel Day in Sweden. Read a book by a Nobel prize winner, or a book about Alfred Nobel.

2. Bill of Rights Day is 15 December.
Read a book celebrating one of the freedoms identified in the U.S. Bill of Rights.

3. Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890.
Read a book by a Native American author.

The Icelandic holiday of Jolabokaflud is celebrated on Christmas Eve. It is the holiday tradition of gifting books. It translates to Christmas Book Flood. Read a book that has been gifted to you or a book where the MC gives or receives a book. Double points if you start or complete this book on Christmas Eve.
Secrets of the Witch: An initiation into our history and our wisdom

Many countries celebrate Christmas with the tradition of holding performances of the Nutcracker Ballet. The ballet is based on the story written by ETA Hoffman. Read any of ETA Hoffman's works. Double points if it is not The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.

Holiday movies are very popular in December. Read a book that was turned in to a movie. Double points if it is a holiday movie.