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

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

Great challenge Alondra, I had been planning a spooky October and I have come prepared!
My list:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Martha wrote: "Bill wrote: "This is my tentative list so far.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."

I first read Harvest Home in Germany. I..."

I read this book years ago and still have it. I barely remember the TV series and would love to see it again. It was very scary when I was watching it as a kid!

Christina's Book wrote: "
**Hi Ruth, the links in the 50pt section are broken. Can you update those? I think I found the correct links so I posted them below as well as what is needed in the broken links**


https://www...."

Thanks Christina 😊

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge SEPTEMBER 2022

Start Date: 09/01/2022
End Date: 09/30/2022


Total Pages Read: 728
Bonus Points: 135

Books Read:
1. Calm And Mindfulness: A Helen Exley Quotation Collection *READ* 09.09.2022 - 144 pages.
2. Irish Poems *READ* 10.09.2022 - 221 pages.
3. A Poem for Every Night of the Year*PART READ* 30.09.2022 - 38 pages.
4. Shakespeare's Love Sonnets *READ* 13.09.3022 - 64 pages.
5. Vesper Flights *READ* 25.09.2022 - 261 pages.


10 points:
- Read a book with a blue cover.
Vesper Flights

- Read a book with a cat on the cover or where the cat is a MC.

- Read a book set during WWII.

- Read a book where one of the MCs is a grandparent.

- Read a book where the MC’s job is a central focus of the book.

September 2 is World Coconut Day. Read a book with a beach cover or takes place at a beach.

September 29 is World Heart Day. Read a book with heart in the title or on cover.

Wife Appreciation Day is the third Sunday of September. Most important day of the year. Read a book where the main character is a wife.


25 points:
- Read a book with “and” in the title (double points if an “&” appears in the title).
Calm And Mindfulness: A Helen Exley Quotation Collection

- Read a book where 9/11 is a central theme of the book. (+25 points if the book is Non-Fiction).

- Read a book that has an autumn scene on the cover OR where the cover color is orange or yellow.

- Read a book where the MC has a girls’ night OR that has 3 or more women on the cover.

- Read a ghost story.

September 5 is Teacher's Day. Read a book where the main character is a teacher, or it is set in a school.

September 6 is Read A Book Day. Read a hardcover book.
Calm And Mindfulness: A Helen Exley Quotation Collection
Irish Poems
Shakespeare's Love Sonnets
A Poem for Every Night of the Year

September 21 is New York Day. Read a book that take place in the Big Apple.


50 points:
- Read a book set in either Australia or Hawaii.

- Read a book that features a blended family.

- Read a book that appears on one of the ALA’s “Frequently Challenged” lists (https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/f... bonus points if the book is identified as one of the top 10 most challenged books in either 2020 or 2021 (https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/f...).

- Read a book about pirates or where the main character is a pirate.

- Read a comic book or graphic novel.

The last week in September is the Week of the Deaf. Read a book where a character is deaf.

September 22 is Welfare of Cancer Patient. Read a book where the main character has cancer or a cancer survivor.

Wendell Scott was one of the first black drivers in Nascar. His birthday is in September. Read a book where the main character is a race driver, or takes place at a race track.

PARTICIPANT LIST:

Ruth: 728/135
Judy: 2964/0
Denise: 1327/30
Bill: 2790/220
Sherri: 6786/210 *WINNER MOST PAGES READ*
Jan: 2102/160
Christina's Book: 4054/1895
Lindsey: 0/0
Tawallah: 3579/65
Anne: 5358/290
Vikki: 628/0
Eileen: 2989/440
Kathleen: 4168/135
Miranda: 4090/805 *WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ*
Evyan: 728/170
Kerry: 0/0

CONGRATS to Eileen, the Winner Of The Most Bonus Points Read for July 2022.
Here are Eileen's super prompts:

10 Points:

September 2 is World Coconut Day. Read a book with a beach cover or takes place at a beach.

September 29 is World Heart Day. Read a book with heart in the title or on cover.

Wife Appreciation Day is the third Sunday of September. Most important day of the year. Read a book where the main character is a wife.

25 points:

September 5 is Teacher's Day. Read a book where the main character is a teacher, or it is set in a school.

September 6 is Read A Book Day. Read a hardcover book.

September 21 is New York Day. Read a book that take place in the Big Apple.

50 points:

The last week in September is the Week of the Deaf. Read a book where a character is deaf.

September 22 is Welfare of Cancer Patient. Read a book where the main character has cancer or a cancer survivor.

Wendell Scott was one of the first black drivers in Nascar. His birthday is in September. Read a book where the main character is a race driver, or takes place at a race track.

CONGRATS to KERRY, the Winner Of The Most Pages Read for July 2022.
Here are Kerry's great prompts.... she even has a quick reference list, for handiness sake!

10 Points:

The sapphire is the birthstone for September.
- Read a book with a blue cover. --10 points.

September is National Cat Month.
-Read a book with a cat on the cover or where the cat is a MC. --10 points.

On September 1, 1939, at 5.30 a.m., Hitler's armies invaded Poland starting World War II in Europe. On September 2, 1945, a formal surrender ceremony was held in Tokyo Bay aboard the USS Missouri. At the time, U.S. President Truman declared September 2 to be VJ Day.
-Read a book set during WWII. --10 points.

This year Grandparents Day is on September 11.
- Read a book where one of the MCs is a grandparent. --10 points.

Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September in the United States and Canada.
-Read a book where the MC’s job is a central focus of the book (e.g. a detective, a politician, a fashion designer, a chef/baker). --10 points.


25 Points:

September 8 is national Ampersand Day.
- Read a book with “and” in the title. --25 points (double points if “&” is in the title).

In the U.S., September 11 is known as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance (9/11). It was on September 10 of 2012 that President Obama issued a proclamation renaming the day as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, in reference to both Public Laws 107-89 and 111-13 (the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act) to remember the Americans who lost their lives and honor the heroes who saved lives on that day in 2001.
-Read a book where 9/11 is a central theme of the book. --25 points (double points if the book is Non-Fiction).

September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox, aka as the first day of Autumn.
-Read a book that has an autumn scene on the cover OR where the cover color is orange or yellow. --25 points.

National Girls’ Night is on September 22 - a time to gather up the besties and have a little fun.
-Read a book where the MC has a girls’ night OR that has 3 or more women on the cover. --25 points.

Ghost Hunting Day is observed on the last Saturday of September. On this day, paranormal investigators from around the world unite to hunt ghosts.
-Read a ghost story. --25 points.

50 Points:

September 4 is National Macadamia Nut Day. Macadamia nuts have a creamy, buttery flavor and are often found in baked goods and desserts. Macadamia nut trees are native to Australia, but now most of the world’s supply of Macadamia nuts is grown in Hawaii.
-Read a book set in either Australia or Hawaii. --50 points.

September 16 is Stepfamily Day. In the U.S., over 30% of children live in a blended family environment.
- Read a book that features a blended family. --50 points.

Banned Books Week 2022 is September 18-24. Books unite us; censorship divides us.
-Read a book that appears on one of the ALA’s “Frequently Challenged” lists https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/f... --50 points.
Double bonus points if the book is identified as one of the top 10 most challenged books in either 2020 or 2021 https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/f...

September 19 is Talk Like a Pirate Day.
-Read a book about pirates or where the main character is a pirate. --50 points.

September 25 is National Comic Book Day.
-Read a comic book or graphic novel. --50 points.

Quick Reference List:

10 points:
- Read a book with a blue cover.
- Read a book with a cat on the cover or where the cat is a MC.
- Read a book set during WWII.
- Read a book where one of the MCs is a grandparent.
- Read a book where the MC’s job is a central focus of the book.

25 points:
- Read a book with “and” in the title (double points if an “&” appears in the title).
- Read a book where 9/11 is a central theme of the book. (+25 points if the book is Non-Fiction).
- Read a book that has an autumn scene on the cover OR where the cover color is orange or yellow.
- Read a book where the MC has a girls’ night OR that has 3 or more women on the cover.
- Read a ghost story.

50 points:
- Read a book set in either Australia or Hawaii.
- Read a book that features a blended family.
- Read a book that appears on one of the https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/f... bonus points if the book is identified as one of the top 10 most challenged books in either 2020 or 2021 https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/f...
- Read a book about pirates or where the main character is a pirate.
- Read a comic book or graphic novel.

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 SEPTEMBER 2022. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns :)

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

January 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Bill - Nov 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Anne - Nov 2021)

February 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Kristin - Dec 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Anne - Dec 2021)

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)


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 09/30/2022, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 10/01/2022.
- 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 SEPTEMBER 2022
Start Date: 09/01/2022
End Date: 09/30/2022

Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:

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

Kristine wrote: "Bill wrote: "Christina's Book wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Gosh! Apologies Kristine, I am only seeing this now.
You can use a book for as many different bonuses as you want or that it will fit into.

Hello..."

No problem, Kristine. :)
You could also fill in the books you read as your challenges, in this challenge, without doing our prompts... Judy does that every month, without using the prompts. :) Whatever suits you. Or you can dip in and out every other month. I do find it's a handy way to track books and pages read each month.
Bookish regards, Ruth.

Congrats to Bill & Amy for being this month's winners. Well done!

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge AUGUST 2022
Start Date: 08/01/2022
End Date: 08/31/2022

COMPLETED
Total Pages Read: 1647
Bonus Points: 70

Books Read:
1. A Poem for Every Night of the Year*PART READ* 31.08.2022 - 45 pages.
2. A Keeper *READ* 02.08.2022 - 323 pages.
3. The Letter *READ* 04.08.2022 - 416 pages.
4. Swimming on Dry Land *READ* 05.08.2022- 178 pages.
5. The Elected Member *READ* 12.08.2022 - 225 pages.
6. Where the Crawdads Sing *READ* 31.08.2022 - 380 pages.
7. Language of Flowers *READ* 16.08.2022 - 80 pages.


10 pts:
- Chris Columbus set sail Aug 3, 1492. Read a story about exploration (on Earth or in Space). Extra 10 points if non-fiction).

- Alfred Lord Tennyson was born Aug 6, 1809. Read a book of poetry or a story with poetry as a theme.
Language of Flowers

- Film pioneer Cecil B. De Mille was born Aug 12, 1881. Read a book set in Hollywood.

Mother Teresa was born on August 27, 1910. Read a book about someone dedicated to helping others (double points if the book is about Mother Teresa or set in India).

August starts with A. Read a book whose author’s first, middle or last name starts with an A.

On August 17, 1978, the first transatlantic balloon trip was completed. Read a book about an adventure, or whose characters take an adventure.
Swimming on Dry Land


25 pts:
- Jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong was born Aug 4, 1901. Read a story with Jazz as a theme.

- International spy Mata Hari was born Aug 7, 1876. Read a spy novel and if it features a woman spy add 25 pts.

- Frankenstein author Mary Shelley was born Aug 30, 1797. Read a gothic horror story. Add 25 points if you read Frankenstein or any other book by Mary Shelley.

Many students prepare to go back to school in August. Read a book that is set in/at a school, or whose main character goes to school.
The Elected Member

The 19th Amendment in the USA was signed on August 18, granting women the right to vote. Read a book about a female who stands up for her rights. (Double points for nonfiction).

British poet Percy Bysshe Shelley born on August 4, 1792. Read a book of poetry or novel in verse.
Language of Flowers


50 pts:
- Pres. Warren G. Harding died Aug 2, 1923. His administration had been tainted by the Teapot Dome scandal. Read a book about a presidential scandal. (Double points if it is non-fiction).

- Fidel Castro was born Aug 13, 1927. Read a book set in Cuba.

- The 19th amendment was ratified Aug 18, 1920. Read a book featuring women suffragettes.

On August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe died. Read a book about a film star or that is set in the film industry.

August 15 is the Republic of Congo Independence Day. Read a book fully or partially set in Africa (double points if the author is African).

Alex Haley, author of Roots, was born on August 11, 1921. Roots was turned into a highly successful mini series. Read a book that was turned into a tv show, miniseries, or is credited for inspiring a tv show.

PARTICIPANT LIST:

Ruth: 1647/70
Denise: 1497/0
Bill: 3114/70
Eileen: 2723/90
Kathleen: 4616/255
Lindsey: 368/60
Amy: 1954/260
Sherri: 4921/235
Jan: 4480/95
Tonya: 0/0
Anne: 3365/240
Kerry: 5100/345 *WINNER MOST PAGES READ*
Tawallah: 2468/175
Judy: 3544/0
Christina's Books: 1118/325 *WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ*
Evyan: 543/0
Vikki: 3349/0

Congrats to AMY for being the Winner of the Most Bonus Points Read for June.

Here are Amy's prompts:

10 pts:
Mother Teresa was born on August 27, 1910. Read a book about someone dedicated to helping others (double points if the book is about Mother Teresa or set in India).

August starts with A. Read a book whose author’s first, middle or last name starts with an A.

On August 17, 1978, the first transatlantic balloon trip was completed. Read a book about an adventure, or whose characters take an adventure.


25 pts:
Many students prepare to go back to school in August. Read a book that is set in/at a school, or whose main character goes to school.

The 19th Amendment in the USA was signed on August 18, granting women the right to vote. Read a book about a female who stands up for her rights. (Double points for nonfiction).

British poet Percy Bysshe Shelley born on August 4, 1792. Read a book of poetry or novel in verse.


50 pts:
On August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe died. Read a book about a film star or that is set in the film industry.

August 15 is the Republic of Congo Independence Day. Read a book fully or partially set in Africa (double points if the author is African).

Alex Haley, author of Roots, was born on August 11, 1921. Roots was turned into a highly successful mini series. Read a book that was turned into a tv show, miniseries, or is credited for inspiring a tv show.

Congrats to BILL for being the Winner of the Most Pages Read for June.

Here are Bill's prompts for August:

10 pts:
- Chris Columbus set sail Aug 3, 1492. Read a story about exploration (on Earth or in Space). Extra 10 points if non-fiction).
- Alfred Lord Tennyson was born Aug 6, 1809. Read a book of poetry or a story with poetry as a theme.
- Film pioneer Cecil B. De Mille was born Aug 12, 1881. Read a book set in Hollywood.


25 pts:
- Jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong was born Aug 4, 1901. Read a story with Jazz as a theme.
- International spy Mata Hari was born 1Aug 7, 1876. Read a spy novel and if it features a woman spy add 25 pts.
- Frankenstein author Mary Shelley was born Aug 30, 1797. Read a gothic horror story. Add 25 points if you read Frankenstein or any other book by Mary Shelley.

50 pts:
- Pres. Warren G. Harding died Aug 2, 1923. His administration had been tainted by the Teapot Dome scandal. Read a book about a presidential scandal. (Double points if it is non-fiction).
- Fidel Castro was born Aug 13, 1927. Read a book set in Cuba.
- The 19th amendment was ratified Aug 18, 1920. Read a book featuring women suffragettes.

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 2022. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns.


2021/2022 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won:


December 2021
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Evyan - Oct 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Vikki - Oct 2021)

January 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Bill - Nov 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Anne - Nov 2021)

February 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Kristin - Dec 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Anne - Dec 2021)

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)

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 08/31/2022, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 09/01/2022.
- 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 AUGUST 2022
Start Date: 08/01/2022
End Date: 08/31/2022

Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:

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

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge JULY 2022
Start Date: 07/01/2022
End Date: 07/31/2022

Total Pages Read: 801
Bonus Points: 10

Books Read:
1. Speak *READ* 01.07.2022 - 220 pages.
2. A Poem for Every Night of the Year*PART READ* 31.07.2022 - 46 pages.
3. Whispers in the Wind *READ* 30.07.2022 - 511 Pages.
4. The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare *READ* "As You Like It" 31.07.2022 - 24 pages.


10 points:

- July is the 7th month of the year. Read a book with the number 7 in the total pages. Triple points if it is 700+ pages.

- 7/2 is UFO Day. Read a book classified as science fiction.

- 7/9 is the birthday of Dean Koontz. Read one of his books.

Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel (A, An, I etc. count).

Read a book with a page count of more than 300 pages
Whispers in the Wind 511 pages.

Read a book that forms part of a series but is not the first or last book in the series.


25 points:

-7/4 is Independence Day. Read a book related to Independence Day. Double points if it is non-fiction.

- 7/5 is Hawaii Day. Read a book set in Hawaii or written by a Hawaiian author.

- 7/16/2004: Martha Stewart is sentenced to prison. Read a book with a character who is or who has been in prison. Double points if it is non-fiction.

- 7/21 is the birthday of Ernest Hemingway. Read one of his books.

Read a book with five or more words in the title.

Book by an author who died in the same decade you were born.

Read a book set predominantly on a plane, train or ship.


50 points:

- 7/2/1964: The Civil Rights Act is passed. Read a book about the Civil Rights movement. Double books if it is non-fiction.

- 7/9 is the birthday of Tom Hanks. Read one of his favorite books: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/tom-hank... Double points for Catcher in the Rye as it was published on July 16, 1951

- 7/13/1790: US Patent #1 is issued. Read a book with a MC that is an inventor.

Read a book translated into English from another language.

Read a book with a punctuation mark in the title.

Read a book that is one of the oldest 50 on your TBR list.

PARTICIPANT LIST:

Ruth: 801/10
Tawallah: 4568/265
Jan: 2934/290
Tonya: 1530/165
Denise: 2769/420
Evyan: 1068/55
Lance: 3520/260
Sherri: 5651/95
Bill: 3155/175
Judy: 4944/0
Kathleen: 3065/60
Carolien: 2544/280
Kerry: 4822/335 *WINNER MOST PAGES READ*
Eileen: 3854/335 *WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ*
Amy: 3150/615
Alissa: 3565/90
Christina's Books: 516/100
Anne: 2580/185
Vikki: 2433/170
Lindsey: 2888/420

Congrats to CAROLIEN for being the WINNER OF THE MOST BONUS POINTS READ for May 2022.

Here are Carolien's prompts:


10 points:

Read a book with a title that starts with a vowel (A, An, I etc. count).

Read a book with a page count of more than 300 pages.

Read a book that forms part of a series but is not the first or last book in the series.


25 points:

Read a book with five or more words in the title.

Book by an author who died in the same decade you were born.

Read a book set predominantly on a plane, train or ship.


50 points:

Read a book translated into English from another language.

Read a book with a punctuation mark in the title.

Read a book that is one of the oldest 50 on your TBR list.

Congrats to JAN for being the WINNER OF THE MOST PAGES READ for May 2022.

Here are Jan's prompts for July:


10 points:

- July is the 7th month of the year. Read a book with the number 7 in the total pages. Triple points if it is 700+ pages.

- 7/2 is UFO Day. Read a book classified as science fiction.

- 7/9 is the birthday of Dean Koontz. Read one of his books.


25 points:

-7/4 is Independence Day. Read a book related to Independence Day. Double points if it is non-fiction.

- 7/5 is Hawaii Day. Read a book set in Hawaii or written by a Hawaiian author.

- 7/16/2004: Martha Stewart is sentenced to prison. Read a book with a character who is or who has been in prison. Double points if it is non-fiction.

- 7/21 is the birthday of Ernest Hemingway. Read one of his books.


50 points:

- 7/2/1964: The Civil Rights Act is passed. Read a book about the Civil Rights movement. Double books if it is non-fiction.

- 7/9 is the birthday of Tom Hanks. Read one of his favorite books: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/tom-hank... Double points for Catcher in the Rye as it was published on July 16, 1951

- 7/13/1790: US Patent #1 is issued. Read a book with a MC that is an inventor.

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 2022. You can contact me if you have any questions or concerns.


2021/2022 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won:


November 2021
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jan - Sept 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - June - Sept 2021)

December 2021
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Evyan - Oct 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Vikki - Oct 2021)

January 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Bill - Nov 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Anne - Nov 2021)

February 2022
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Kristin - Dec 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Anne - Dec 2021)

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)

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 07/31/2022, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 08/01/2022.
- 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 JULY 2022
Start Date: 07/01/2022
End Date: 07/31/2022

Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:

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