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PARTICIPANT LIST:Ruth: 313/60
Bill: 5503/0
Eileen: 3397/140
Kathleen: 3159/60
Tawallah: 4159/180
Sherri: 5645?90
Judy: 5347/0
Denise: 1933/110
Kristin: 1037/190 WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS
Jan: 1674/145
Anne: 3849/100 WINNER MOST PAGES READ
Kerry: 0/0
Evyan: 1064/20
Vikki: 3290/0
Lance: 3043/110
CONGRATULATIONS to TONYA for being the Winner of The Most Bonus points Read in The October Monthly Challenge.Here are Tonya's prompts:
10 points:
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 points:
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 points:
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.
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.
CONGRATULATIONS to Kathleen, Winner of The Most Pages Read in The October Monthly Challenge.Here are Kathleen's prompts:
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.
3. As the end of the year approaches, read a book that you meant to read this year and haven’t yet.
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.
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.
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 DECEMBER 2022. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns :)2022 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won.
April 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Lance - Feb 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Kathleen - Feb 2022)
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)
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 12/31/2022, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 01/01/2023.
- 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 DECEMBER 2022
Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
12+4 for 2023COMPLETED
1. Bedside Companion for Book Lovers: An Anthology of Literary Delights for Every Night of the Year
*READ* 31.12.2023 ✔️ 2. Carmilla
*READ* 19.10.2023 ✔️ 3. Nightcrawling
*READ* 07.05.2023 ✔️4. Lessons in Chemistry
*READ*04.12.2023 ✔️5. The Elegance of the Hedgehog
*READ* 30.06.2023 ✔️6. The Pastures of Heaven
*READ* 28.02.2023 ✔️ 7. Small Things Like These
*READ* 10.03.2023 ✔️ 8. Blood Meridian: Or the Evening Redness in the West
*READ* 19.07.2023 ✔️ 9. Women Don't Owe You Pretty
*READ* 01.01.2023 ✔️10. The Food of The Gods
*READ* 19.05.2023 ✔️ 11. The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane
*READ* 14.01.2023 ✔️12. The Necklace and Other Tales
*READ* 25.02.2023 ✔️ +
13. Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything
*READ* 16.08.2023 ✔️ 14. Manson in His Own Words
*READ* 10.04.2023 ✔️ 15. Mr Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore
*READ* 03.08.2023 ✔️ 16. I Know What You've Done
*READ* 22.01.2023 ✔️12(16)/12(16)
I'll be updating to the versions I own as I complete them. 😊
Motley Reading Challenge 2023Read 25/26 categories in 2023.
COMPLETED
1. A book with a villain.
The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper *READ* 15.04.2023 ✔️
2. A book written by an author with the first initial of A or Z.
Bitter Fruit *READ* 16.11.2023 ✔️
3. A book released over 5 years ago.
The Yellow Wallpaper *READ* 01.04.2023 ✔️
4. A book with a protagonist that is over 40.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo *READ* 04.11.2023 ✔️
5. A book that has an even number of pages.
Life Drawing 288 pages. *READ* 21.04.2023 ✔️
6. A book with an intriguing title.
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table *READ* 19.11.2023 ✔️
7. A book involving a lie.
Fight Club *READ* 09.05.2023 ✔️
8. A book with alternating time periods.
Dark Places *READ* 21.11.2023 ✔️
9. A book about revenge.
The Great Gatsby *READ* 04.07.2023 ✔️
10. A book set in the 1980’s.
Shuggie Bain *READ* 31.12.2023 ✔️
11. A book that is dusty on your shelf.
Paula Spencer *READ* 20.12.2023 ✔️
12. A book under 300 pages.
The Virgin and the Gipsy *READ* 10.02.2023 ✔️
13. A family drama.
The Dutch House *READ* 13.07.2023 ✔️
14. A book with a one word title.
Brooklyn *READ* 25.06.2023 ✔️
15. A book centered around a holiday.
*NOT READING*
16. A book that starts with “H”.
Her Fearful Symmetry *READ* 25.12.2023 ✔️
17. A book with a beautiful cover.
The Familiars
*READ* 27.10.2023 ✔️18, A woman author that is new to you.
The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories *READ* 20.10.2023 ✔️
19. A new book by your favorite author.
*EDIT, new to me!
Devotion *READ* 27.07.2023 ✔️
20. A story about a road trip.
Memory Road Trip: A Retrospective Travel Journey *READ* 24.07.2023 ✔️
21. A book that is co-authored.
The Hypnotist (Husband & Wife team) *READ* 18.12.2023 ✔️
22. A gothic or noir novel.
Mexican Gothic *READ* 30.10.2023 ✔️
23. A book with an autumn vibe.
The Secret History *READ* 26.09 2023 ✔️
24. A book set in a place you want to visit.
New York Vertical Portable Format Edition *READ* 14.01.2023 ✔️
25. A book with a purple cover.
Shall We Tell The President
It really is purple! Shiny, holographic finish on the cover. *READ* 06.11.2023 ✔️26. A book with a happy ending.
The Brightest Star In The Sky *READ* 22.03.2023 ✔️
I'll be updating to the version I have read after I read each one.
25/25
Congratulations to our two winners this month - Kathleen & Tonya.
The 2nd lot of prompts are now posted.
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge NOVEMBER 2022*COMPLETED*
Start Date: 11/01/2022
End Date: 11/30/2022
Total Pages Read: 1747
Bonus Points: 235
Books Read:
1. Tarzan: The Adventures and the Works of Edgar Rice Burroughs: The Complete Works PergamonMedia I READ TARZAN AND THE JEWELS OF OPAR FROM THIS. *READ* 05.11.2022 - 264 pages.
2. A Poem for Every Night of the Year *PART READ* 30.11.2022 - 41 pages.
3. Circe *READ* 09.11.2022 - 441 pages.
4. Call Me By Your Name *READ* 19.11.2022 - 313 pages.
5. The Woman Who Left *READ* 22.11.2022 - 320 pages.
6. The Pursuit of Happiness *PART READ* 29.11.2022 - 329 pages.
7. Secrets of the Witch: An initiation into our history and our wisdom *PART READ* 23.11.2022 - 39 pages.
10 pts:
-book set in the fall/ autumn.
-book released in November (any year).
-book with a brown cover.
-book with a pumpkin on the cover.
- As the colors of the leaves change in New England, read covers of the darker shades of Fall, such as darker reds, oranges, greens, browns, etc.
- November 6 is the day we change our clocks. Read a book you have been “saving” for a while.
Circe
The Pursuit of Happiness
- Topaz is the traditional birthstone of the month and part of the flower’s name for the month means “golden flower.” Read books that have gold (or yellow) lettering/foiling on the cover.
25 pts:
-The first medical school for women opened in Boston on November 1, 1848. Read a book featuring a hospital or a woman who goes to medical school.
-November 7, 1867 Marie Curie was born. Read a book about science.
-November 11 is Veteran's Day. Read a book featuring the military.
-November 19, 1868 Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. Read a book about Lincoln.
- November 1st is All Saints Day, and this month is known as the month “of the dead.” Read a book from the “Did Not Finish” pile.
Tarzan: The Adventures and the Works of Edgar Rice Burroughs: The Complete Works PergamonMedia
- November 11 is Veterans Day. In remembrance of the past, read or re-read a classic.
Tarzan: The Adventures and the Works of Edgar Rice Burroughs: The Complete Works PergamonMedia
- November 16 is National Button Day. Find a button, either on clothes or if you have a drawer of buttons, and count how many holes are on the button, and that is how long the title of your book is. For example, two button holes = 2 words, four button holes = 4 words.
4 - The Woman Who Left
4 - The Pursuit of Happiness
4 - Secrets of the Witch: An initiation into our history and our wisdom
50 pts:
- November 22, 1962 JFK announced that the Cuban Missile Crisis was over. Read a book featuring the Cuban Missile Crisis.
- November 22, 1718 Blackbeard the pirate was killed off the coast of North Carolina. Read a book featuring a pirate as a main character.
- November 22, 1963 JFK was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. Read a book about JFK.
- November 26, 1979 the International Olympic Committee voted to re-admit China. Read a book featuring the Olympics.
- Thanks to Sarah Josepha Hale’s 30-year campaign to President Lincoln to get Thanksgiving declared a national holiday. Read a book about Sarah Hale or Thanksgiving. Double points if the book is non-fiction.
- Throughout the month, there are many celebrations of “food” appreciation days. Read any book that has food involved in the story.
- November 22 is “Go for a Ride Day.” Take the prompt however you feel like it. You can read a book in a new location or let a book take you for a ride; such as a drama, or thriller, etc.
Circe
PARTICIPANT LIST:Ruth: 1747/235
Anne: 1809/160
Bill: 2874/120
Denise: 1836/20
Tonya: 0/0
Vikki: 761/10
Tawallah: 2262/415 WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ
Judy: 3968/0
Eileen: 2559/255
Kristin: 1836/120
Kathleen: 1477/40
Kerry: 3045/250
Sherri: 5684/235
Lindsey: 0/0
Jan: 0/0
Lance: 2908/265 WINNER MOST PAGES READ
Evyan: 323/20
CONGRATULATIONS to SHERRI for being the WINNER OF THE MOST BONUS POINTS READ for September.Here are Sherri's prompts:
10 points:
* As the colors of the leaves change in New England, read covers of the darker shades of Fall, such as darker reds, oranges, greens, browns, etc.
* November 6 is the day we change our clocks. Read a book you have been “saving” for a while.
* Topaz is the traditional birthstone of the month and part of the flower’s name for the month means “golden flower.” Read books that have gold (or yellow) lettering/foiling on the cover.
25 points:
* November 1st is All Saints Day, and this month is known as the month “of the dead.” Read a book from the “Did Not Finish” pile.
* November 11 is Veterans Day. In remembrance of the past, read or re-read a classic.
* November 16 is National Button Day. Find a button, either on clothes or if you have a drawer of buttons, and count how many holes are on the button, and that is how long the title of your book is. For example, two button holes = 2 words, four button holes = 4 words.
50 points:
* Thanks to Sarah Josepha Hale’s 30-year campaign to President Lincoln to get Thanksgiving declared a national holiday. Read a book about Sarah Hale or Thanksgiving. Double points if the book is non-fiction.
* Throughout the month, there are many celebrations of “food” appreciation days. Read any book that has food involved in the story.
* November 22 is “Go for a Ride Day.” Take the prompt however you feel like it. You can read a book in a new location or let a book take you for a ride; such as a drama, or thriller, etc.
CONGRATULATIONS to MIRANDA for being the WINNER OF THE MOST BONUS POINTS READ for September.Here are Miranda's winner's prompts:
10 pts:
-book set in the fall/ autumn.
-book released in November (any year).
-book with a brown cover.
-book with pumpkin on cover.
25 pts:
-The first medical school for women opened in Boston on November 1, 1848.
Read a book featuring a hospital or a woman who goes to medical school.
-November 7, 1867 Marie Curie was born.
Read a book about science.
-November 11 is Veteran's Day.
Read a book featuring the military.
-November 19, 1868 Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address.
Read a book about Lincoln.
50 pts:
-November 22, 1962 JFK announced that the Cuban Missile Crisis was over.
Read a book featuring the Cuban Missile Crisis.
-November 22, 1718 Blackbeard the pirate was killed off the coast of North Carolina.
Read a book featuring a pirate as a main character.
-November 22, 1963 JFK was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
Read a book about JFK.
-November 26, 1979 the International Olympic Committee voted to re-admit China.
Read a book featuring the Olympics.
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 NOVEMBER 2022. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns :)2022 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won.
March 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Lindsey - Jan 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - Jan 2022)
April 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Lance - Feb 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Kathleen - Feb 2022)
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)
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 11/30/2022, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 12/01/2022.
- 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 NOVEMBER 2022
Start Date: 11/01/2022
End Date: 11/30/2022
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Congratulations to Sherri & Miranda for being this month's winners.Emails sent to you both :)
Bill wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Bill wrote: "I've only read In a Dark, Dark Wood. It was different. Good luck with all of your selections. Good 2022 reading, Ruth."Different good or different bad? h..."
I just finished it and agree with you. 4 stars and interesting. Kept me turning the pages though, and that's a good thing! 😁
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge OCTOBER 2022Start Date: 10/01/2022
End Date: 10/31/2022
COMPLETED
Total Pages Read: 2559
Bonus Points: 895
Books Read:
1. Some of Your Blood*READ* 04.10.2022 - 143 pages. (Page count is listed wrong for this book).
2. In a Dark, Dark Wood *READ* 07.10.2022 - 343 pages.
3. The Wicked Deep *READ* 10.10.2022 - 320 pages.
4. The Spook's Nightmare *READ* 12.10.2022- 413 pages.
5. The Book of Were-Wolves *READ* 15.10.2022 - 147 pages. (Page count is listed wrong for this book).
6. Pine *READ* 21.10.2022 - 330 pages.
7. Pretty Girls *READ* 24.10.2022 - 544 pages.
8. A Poem for Every Night of the Year*PART READ* 31.10.2022 - 44 pages.
9. The Blue Tango *READ* 31.10.2022 - 275 pages
10pts:
- Book with MC who has a cultural background outside of your own.
The Book of Were-Wolves
- Romance Novel
- Yellow on Cover
- Read a book that brings you joy.
- Read a mystery (cozy or otherwise).
- Read a book with a cat on the cover or where the cat is a MC.
- Read a book where the title appears in all capital letters.
25pts:
- Book is on the Black Poetry Shelf
- Strong female MC (x2 if in leadership or is an activist)
Pretty Girls
The Wicked Deep
The Spook's Nightmare
- Takes place in a United Nations Member State outside of your own.
Reference: https://www.un.org/en/about-us/member...
Some of Your Blood USA
In a Dark, Dark Wood UK
The Wicked Deep USA
The Book of Were-Wolves THE WORLD
Pine UK - Scotland
Pretty Girls - USA
The Blue Tango Northern Ireland/UK
- Read a book that gives you country vibes.
In a Dark, Dark Wood
Pine
- Read a book where the MC is a baker or a book with cookies on the cover.
- Read a book about civil rights.
- Read a scifi novel or a nonfiction book about space or astronomy.
- Read a book in which the characters travel through time.
The Wicked Deep
- Read a book where Sherlock Holmes is a character.
50pts:
- About the military or a character is in the military. (Double pts if nonfiction)
Some of Your Blood
- MC, their parent, or their grandparent is an immigrant
- Book is on the Horror Comedy shelf (x2 if orange on cover)
- Read a book with a “mean girl” character.
In a Dark, Dark Wood
The Wicked Deep
The Spook's Nightmare
Pretty Girls
- Read a book where the characters have a tea party.
- Read a book about jazz or a book where the MC is an actor / actress.
- Read a book written in epistolary form such as letters, diary/journal entries, or emails/text messages.
Some of Your Blood
- Read a book where the MC is an adolescent female.
In a Dark, Dark Wood (Some of the book)
The Wicked Deep
Pine
- Read a book with werewolves.
The Book of Were-Wolves
- Read a non-fiction book about civil rights.
- Read an original Sherlock Holmes book, written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
100 points:
-Read Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman.
-Read Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.
PARTICIPANT LIST:Ruth: 2559/895
Christina's Book: 800/1130
Bill: 1919/380
Kristin: 1597/140
Denise: 2144/270
Lindsey: 0/0
Lorna: 3693/730
Kathleen: 3785/0 *WINNER MOST PAGES READ*
Anne: 1671/170
Tawallah: 4041/300
Eileen: 3461/635
Aline: 2194/415
Vikki: 2413/0
Jan: 1810/345
Carolien: 0/0
Sherri: 7629/235
Judy: 3866/0
Evyan: 1160/330
Kerry: 3749/610
Tonya: 3606/1325 *WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ
Congratulations to Kerry for being The Winner Of The Most Pages ReadHere are Kerry's prompts:
10 Points:
October 11 is National Spread Joy Day
Read a book that brings you joy; share your happiness by recommending the book to others. – 10 points.
October 13 is National M&M Day
Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors on the cover). –10 points.
October 16 is Global Cat Day
Read a book with a cat on the cover or where the cat is a MC. --10 points.
Oct 22 is International Caps Lock Day - It was 2000 when Derek Arnold, a software developer in Iowa, chose October 22 as the day when everyone should press the Caps Lock key and type only in upper case letters. He said, “International Caps Lock Day is in fact a testament to the small-mindedness of certain Western individuals: the majority of the world’s population writes in scripts which have no concept of letter casing. Therefore it is advised not to laugh at anyone who invokes this day as an excuse to dismiss local typographical conventions: they are simply making an a** out of themselves.”
Read a book where the title appears in all capital letters. –10 points.
25 Points:
October is Country Music Month - Due to a proclamation made by President Richard Nixon in 1970, we celebrate all things country this month.
Read a book that gives you country vibes (takes place in a rural/western setting; features a cowboy character; MC is a country-western singer; etc.) –25 points.
October 1 is National Homemade Cookies Day
Read a book where the MC is a baker or a book with cookies on the cover. –25 points.
On October 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993) was sworn in as the first African American associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. He served until 1991 and was known for opposing discrimination and the death penalty, and for championing free speech and civil liberties.
Read a book about civil rights. (double points for non-fiction) –25 points.
On October 4, 1957 the Space Age began when Russians launched Sputnik I into orbit.
Read a scifi novel or a nonfiction book about space or astronomy. –25 points.
October 21 is Back to the Future Day - “Back to the Future” is a 1985 sci-fi classic that grossed nearly $400 million worldwide. First celebrated in 2015, this day serves to celebrate the movie and its sequels.
Read a book in which the characters travel through time. –25 points.
50 Points:
October 3 is Mean Girls Day - “Mean Girl” is a 2004 American teen comedy film directed by Mark Waters, and written by Tina Fey. The film is partially based on Rosalind Wiseman’s 2002 non-fiction self-help book, Queen Bees and Wannabes, which describes female high school social cliques and the damaging effects they can have on girls.
Read a book with a “mean girl” character. –50 points
Read Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman for a bonus 100 points.
October 6 is National Mad Hatter Day
Read a book where the characters have a tea party. –50 points
Read Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll for a bonus 100 points.
On October 6, 1927, the first "talkie" opened in New York. The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson was the first full-length feature film using spoken dialogue.
Read a book about jazz or a book where the MC is an actor / actress. –50 points.
October 9 is World Post Day - This day marks the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874.
Read a book written in epistolary form such as letters, diary/journal entries, or emails/text messages. –50 points.
International Day of the Girl (October 11) acknowledges the importance, power, and potential of adolescent girls by encouraging the opening up of more opportunities for them. At the same time, this day is designated to eliminate gender-based challenges that little girls face around the world, including child marriages, poor learning opportunities, violence, and discrimination. This year's theme is "Digital Generation." For more information: https://www.un.org/en/observances/gir...
Read a book where the MC is an adolescent female. –50 points
Get your howl ready for Worldwide Howl at the Moon Night on October 26. People literally howl at the moon to mark the occasion. It is also a day when people are educated and made aware that conservationists are working in wolf conservation organizations
Read a book with werewolves. –50 points
BONUS TASKS: October 14-16 is Sherlock Holmes weekend - Sherlock Holmes Weekend is held each spring and fall in Cape May, New Jersey.
Read a mystery (cozy or otherwise). –10 points
Read a book where Sherlock Holmes is a character. –25 points
Read an original Sherlock Holmes book, written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. – 50 points
Quick Reference List
10 points:
- Read a book that brings you joy.
- Read a mystery (cozy or otherwise).
- Read a book with a cat on the cover or where the cat is a MC.
- Read a book where the title appears in all capital letters.
25 points:
- Read a book that gives you country vibes.
- Read a book where the MC is a baker or a book with cookies on the cover.
- Read a book about civil rights.
- Read a scifi novel or a nonfiction book about space or astronomy.
- Read a book in which the characters travel through time.
- Read a book where Sherlock Holmes is a character.
50 points:
- Read a book with a “mean girl” character.
- Read a book where the characters have a tea party.
- Read a book about jazz or a book where the MC is an actor / actress.
- Read a book written in epistolary form such as letters, diary/journal entries, or emails/text messages.
- Read a book where the MC is an adolescent female.
- Read a book with werewolves.
- Read a non-fiction book about civil rights.
- Read an original Sherlock Holmes book, written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
100 points
-Read Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman.
-Read Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.
Congratulations to Christina's Book Chronicles for being The Winner of The Most Bonus Points Read Here are Christina's prompts:
10 Points:
- October 12th is Day of Respect For Cultural Diversity in Argentina. Originally intended to commemorate the Hispanic influence on the Americas, the day has since expanded to include all cultures. Read a book with an MC who has a cultural background outside of your own.
- October 14th is National I Love You Day. Read a romance novel.
- October 15th is National Lemon Bar Day, which is one of my favorite desserts. Read a book with yellow on the cover.
25 Points:
- October 17th is Black Poetry Day. Read a book from the Black Poetry shelf https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
- Navaratri (nuhv-uh-RA-three) is September 26-October 4th. It is a nine night celebration of the feminine divine that occurs four times a year — the spring and fall celebrations being amongst the more widely celebrated. This is a time to recognize the role in which the loving, compassionate, and gentle — yet sometimes powerful and fierce — feminine energy plays in our lives. Read a Book where the MC is a strong female. Double points if they are in a leadership position or are an activist, making an impact on society.
- October 18-24 is United Nations Week AND October 24th is United Nations Day. Read a book that takes place in a United Nations Member State that is not your own.
Reference: https://www.un.org/en/about-us/member...
50 Points:
October 26th is National Day of the Deployed. Read a book about the military or where a character is in the military. Double points if it is nonfiction.
October 28th is National Immigrants Day. Read a book where the MC, or the parent or grandparent of the MC, is an immigrant.
Did you know October 31st is not only Halloween, but also National Knock Knock Joke Day? Read a book on the Horror Comedy shelf https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/... . Double Points if there is orange on the cover.
Quick Reference:
10pts:
- Book with MC who has a cultural background outside of your own.
- Romance Novel
- Yellow on Cover
25pts:
- Book is on the Black Poetry Shelf
- Strong female MC (x2 if in leadership or is an activist)
- Takes place in a United Nations Member State outside of your own.
Reference: https://www.un.org/en/about-us/member...
50pts:
- About the military or a character is in the military. (Double pts if nonfiction)
- MC, their parent, or their grandparent is an immigrant
- Book is on the Horror Comedy shelf (x2 if orange on cover)
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 OCTOBER 2022. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns :)2022 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won.
March 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Lindsey - Jan 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - Jan 2022)
April 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Lance - Feb 2022)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Kathleen - Feb 2022)
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)
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 10/31/2022, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 11/01/2022.
- 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 OCTOBER 2022
Start Date: 10/01/2022
End Date: 10/31/2022
Total Pages Read:
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