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

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

WINNER of The Most Pages Read for February 2022 was Kathleen.

Here are Kathleen's Prompts for for us for April:

10 pts:
*April 3 - 9 is National Library Week. Read a library book.

* April 9 is National Unicorn day. Read a fantasy.

*Celebrate trees. Arbor day is April 29. Read a book with a tree on the cover.


25 pts:
*April 15. It's tax day in the U.S. Read a book with a title beginning with I,R,or S.

*Twinkies hit the market on April 6, 1930 The first Twinkies were banana-filled. Read a book with a yellow cover.

*International Jazz Day is April 30. Read a book with a musician as the main character. 25 extra points if they're a jazz musician.


50 pts:
*April Fool's Day. Read a book with a trickster character.

* On April 18, 1906 The Great San Francisco earthquake hit. Read a book about a natural disaster.

*The ice cream cone makes its debut at the St. Louis World's Fair on April 30, 1904. Read a book which includes a world's fair/ exposition.

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


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


September 2021
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Carolien - July 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Eileen - July 2021)

October 2021
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Ruth - Aug 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Denise - Aug 2021)

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)

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 04/30/2022, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 05/01/2022.
- 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 APRIL 2022


Start Date: 04/01/2022
End Date: 04/30/2022

Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:

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

Congratulations to Lance & Kathleen for being February's winners!

Bill wrote: "Kristine wrote: "Ruth, this is the first month I’ve done the monthly reading challenge. The only question I have is, you can only use 1 book, 1 time for each Bonus, is that correct? So, if I use Fl..."
Nope, Bill, you are right. Thanks for answering Kristine 😊

Kristine wrote: "Ruth, this is the first month I’ve done the monthly reading challenge. The only question I have is, you can only use 1 book, 1 time for each Bonus, is that correct? So, if I use Flower Day for a bo..."

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.
Happy reading. Glad to have you on board, regards, Ruth 😊

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge MARCH 2022


Start Date: 03/01/2022
End Date: 03/31/2022

*COMPLETED*

Total Pages Read: 1991
Bonus Points: 695

Books Read:
1. The Year's at the Spring: An Anthology of Best-Loved Poems Illustrated by Harry Clarke *READ* 04.03.2022 - 144 pages.
2. Murder On The Orient Express by Agatha Christie *READ* 04.03.2022 - 222 pages.
3. Cal *READ* 11.03.2022 - 157 pages.
4. A Poem for Every Night of the Year*PART READ* 31.03.2022 - 37 pages.
5. Dreaming of Italy *READ* 15.03.2022 - 217 pages.
6. The Missing Ones *READ* 18.03.2022 - 416 pages.
7. The Mystery of the Blue Train *READ* 22.03.2022 - 220 pages.
8. Honeymoon *READ* 25.03.2022 - 311 pages.
9. Akin *READ* 29.03.2022 - 267 pages.


- It is “Happy New Year" for the Romans – read any anticipated books on your TBR list, recently added or older.
The Year's at the Spring: An Anthology of Best-Loved Poems Illustrated by Harry Clarke
The Missing Ones

- On March 4th, “Happy Birthday to You” was circulated. Read any book that you received as a gift.
The Missing Ones

- March’s birthstone is Aquamarine. It can also be known as the Blue Nile or a stone/water of the sea. Read a book with blue on the cover or a blue-ish word in the title. (eg: Sea, Sky, Water).




- March is the 3rd month. Read a book that has a “3” somewhere in the page count.
Honeymoon

- James Patterson’s birthday is in March. Read a thriller. Double points if it’s by James Patterson.
Murder On The Orient Express by Agatha Christie
The Missing Ones
The Mystery of the Blue Train
Honeymoon DOUBLE POINTS.

- Dr. Seuss’s birthday is in March. Read a children’s, kid’s or YA book.

- March 31, 1951 the first commercially built US computer sold. Read an e-book.
Murder On The Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Cal
Dreaming of Italy
The Mystery of the Blue Train
Akin

25 points:
- March 1st, the “Lindbergh baby” vanished. Read a mystery about a missing person.
The Missing Ones

- The zodiac sign for the first half of March is Pisces. Pisces are known to be emotionally sensitive, aware, gracious and go to great lengths to make those around them happy. Read a book that will make you happy or has a happy ending.

- The zodiac sign for the later half of March is Aries. Aries are known to be passionate, motivated, confident, and has a cheerful disposition along with relentless determination. Read a book that would be challenging: either a genre that is new to you, or tackle a big book/a book series.

- March is National Woman’s History Month. Read a book by a female author or with a female protagonist.
Murder On The Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Dreaming of Italy
The Missing Ones
The Mystery of the Blue Train
Honeymoon
Akin

- Depending on which calendar you look at, either March 17th or 21st is Absolutely Incredible Kid Day. That’s everyday in my house because I have the most amazing son. Read a book with a kid as one of the MC.
Akin

- March’s birthstones are aquamarine and bloodstone. These stones symbolize courage. Read a book where the MC exhibits courage.
Cal
Dreaming of Italy
The Missing Ones
Akin

- March 3, 1923 the first issue of “Time” magazine appeared on the newsstands. Read a book where one of the characters is a journalist or the author is a journalist.
The Missing Ones


50 points:
- On March 1st, Yellowstone became the first national park in the US. Read a book set out in nature or the main character is an animal.

- On March 6th, Silly Putty was invented. Read a book that you deem to be fun.

- On March 12th, it is “Plant a Flower Day”. Read a book that has flowers on the cover/as a title. Double points if it is March’s flower – the Daffodil.
The Year's at the Spring: An Anthology of Best-Loved Poems Illustrated by Harry Clarke

- March 1, 1961 the Peace Corps was established. Read a book where the MC goes to a developing country to assist with health care, education or other basic human needs.

- March 26th American playwright Tennessee Williams was born. His works went on to win two Pulitzer Prizes. Read a play or a book that’s won a Pulitzer Prize.

- Ash Wednesday, Purim and World Day of Prayer are all in March. Read a book tagged as Christian, Religious, or Spiritual.

- St. Patrick’s Day - read a book set in Ireland or by an Irish author.
Cal
The Missing Ones
Akin

PARTICIPANT LIST:

Ruth: 1991/695
Eileen: 2877/715
Anne: 2881/510
Bill: 2836/355
Lance: 2777/265
Lindsey: 4312/2410
Kristin: 2436/405
Tonya: 4783/2700 *WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ*
Kristine: 5164/460 *WINNER MOST PAGES READ*
Denise: 1929/375
Tawallah: 4480/915
Desley(Cat fosterer): 626/150
Judy: 5302/0
Sherri: 10325/455
Jan: 3700/995
Evyan: 866/370
Kathleen: 5769/375
Vanessa 990/335
Kerry: 0/0
Vikki: 2834/305

I think this is the most bonus points I've yet seen amassed!

WINNER of The Most Bonus Points Read for January 2022 was LINDSEY.
Well done.
Here are Lindsey's prompts:

10 points:
- March is the 3rd month. Read a book that has a “3” somewhere in the page count.

- James Patterson’s birthday is in March. Read a thriller. Double points if it’s by James Patterson.

- Dr. Seuss’s birthday is in March. Read a children’s, kid’s or YA book.

- March 31, 1951 the first commercially built US computer sold. Read an e-book.


25 points:
- March is National Woman’s History Month. Read a book by a female author or with a female protagonist.

- Depending on which calendar you look at, either March 17th or 21st is Absolutely Incredible Kid Day. That’s everyday in my house because I have the most amazing son. Read a book with a kid as one of the MC.

- March’s birthstones are aquamarine and bloodstone. These stones symbolize courage. Read a book where the MC exhibits courage.

- March 3, 1923 the first issue of “Time” magazine appeared on the newsstands. Read a book where one of the characters is a journalist or the author is a journalist.


50 points:
- March 1, 1961 the Peace Corps was established. Read a book where the MC goes to a developing country to assist with health care, education or other basic human needs.

- March 26th American playwright Tennessee Williams was born. His works went on to win two Pulitzer Prizes. Read a play or a book that’s won a Pulitzer Prize.

- Ash Wednesday, Purim and World Day of Prayer are all in March. Read a book tagged as Christian, Religious, or Spiritual.

- St. Patrick’s Day - read a book set in Ireland or by an Irish author.

WINNER of The Most Pages Read for January 2022 was SHERRI.
Well done.
Here are Sherri's prompts:


10 points:
- It is “Happy New Year" for the Romans – read any anticipated books on your TBR list, recently added or older.

- On March 4th, “Happy Birthday to You” was circulated. Read any book that you received as a gift.

- March’s birthstone is Aquamarine. It can also be known as the Blue Nile or a stone/water of the sea. Read a book with blue on the cover or a blue-ish word in the title. (eg: Sea, Sky, Water).


25 points:
- March 1st, the “Lindbergh baby” vanished. Read a mystery about a missing person.

- The zodiac sign for the first half of March is Pisces. Pisces are known to be emotionally sensitive, aware, gracious and go to great lengths to make those around them happy. Read a book that will make you happy or has a happy ending.

- The zodiac sign for the later half of March is Aries. Aries are known to be passionate, motivated, confident, and has a cheerful disposition along with relentless determination. Read a book that would be challenging: either a genre that is new to you, or tackle a big book/a book series.


50 points:
- On March 1st, Yellowstone became the first national park in the US. Read a book set out in nature or the main character is an animal.

- On March 6th, Silly Putty was invented. Read a book that you deem to be fun.

- On March 12th, it is “Plant a Flower Day”. Read a book that has flowers on the cover/as a title. Double points if it is March’s flower – the Daffodil.

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


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


August 2021
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Kerry - June 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - June 2021)

September 2021
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Carolien - July 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Eileen - July 2021)

October 2021
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Ruth - Aug 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Denise - Aug 2021)

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)


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 03/31/2022, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 04/01/2022.
- 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 MARCH 2022


Start Date: 03/01/2022
End Date: 03/31/2022

Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:

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

WINNERS for the month: SHERRI & LINDSEY. Emails are on the way. Well done.

Great to see new people joining in. Great to see Desley(cat fosterer) & Carolien back, and Aline, Kathleen & Vanessa for getting through the month with us as newbies. We hope you stick around :)

Lance wrote: "Time to get back into this challenge!

On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge FEBRUARY 2022


Start Date: 02/01/2022
End Date: 02/28/2022

Total Pages Read:320
Bonus Points:60

Books Read:
1.[..."

YAY! 😊🎉

Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge FEBRUARY 2022

*COMPLETED*
Start Date: 02/01/2022
End Date: 02/28/2022

Total Pages Read: 2050
Bonus Points: 215

Books Read:
1. Adventures of a Terribly Greedy Girl *READ* 02.02.2022 - 224 pages.
2. The Spinster's Captain*READ* 03.02.2022 - 285 pages.
3. Keeping The Dead *READ* 08.02.2022 - 359 pages.
4. Nightfall Gardens *READ* 11.02.2022 - 249 pages.
5. Book Nerd *READ* 13.02.2022 - 112 pages.
6. A Poem for Every Night of the Year*PART READ* 28.02.2022 - 40 pages.
7. Between the Assassinations *READ* 15.02.2022 - 355 pages.
8. The Blade Artist *READ* 22.02.2022 - 273 pages.
9. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom *READ* 25.02.2022 - 153 pages.


10 points:
Life is full of surprises. Go to your bookshelf, close your eyes, and pick a book.
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

Read a book from your favorite genre.
Thriller: Keeping The Dead

A book with an odd number of pages.
The Spinster's Captain 285 pages.
Keeping The Dead
359 pages.
Nightfall Gardens 249 pages.
Between the Assassinations 355 pages.
The Blade Artist 273 pages.
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom 153 pages.

Read a romantic book.
The Spinster's Captain

Read a book set in the winter.


25 points:
A book with a strong platonic relationship.

Read a book with a red or pink cover.

Library Lover's Day is in February. Read a book that features a library.
Book Nerd

Read a biography of a president.

Read a book where the main character is an athlete or plays in a tournament.


50 points:
Do a buddy read with a friend or family member.

Read a book whose author has the same initials as you.

Read a book that features an indoor activity or hobby.
Book Nerd

Read a book set in Asia or by an author of Asian descent.
Between the Assassinations

Read a book about science or technology.

PARTICIPANT LIST:

Ruth: 2050/215
Eileen: 2710/470
Jan: 3185/275
Tawallah: 3807/495
Denise: 1396/70
Kristin: 1855/135
Anne: 1546/70
River: ?/?
Jud: 5891/0
Lance: 3029/575 *WINNER Most Bonus Points Read*
Kathleen: 3977/135 *WINNER Most Pages Read*
Bill: 2766/140
Vikki: 2342/50
Carolien: 303/135
Sherri: 6995/175
Evyan: 438/0
Desley (Cat fosterer): 1226/105
Sherin: 2501/105
Lindsey: 2287/620

I'm still waiting on the Winner of the Most Pages Read to send me prompts, hopefully I will have them soon :)

Anne has sent her prompts, and here they are!

10 points:
1. read a romantic book.

2. read a book set in the winter.


25 points:
1. read a biography of a president.

2. read a book where the main character is an athlete or plays in a tournament.


50 points:
1. read a book set in Asia or by an author of Asian descent.

2. read a book about science or technology.

WINNER of the Most Bonus Points read for Dec 2021 is KRISTIN.

Here are Kristin's prompts:

10 points:
Life is full of surprises. Go to your bookshelf, close your eyes, and pick a book.

Read a book from your favorite genre.

A book with an odd number of pages.


25 points:
A book with a strong platonic relationship.

Read a book with a red or pink cover.

Library Lover's Day is in February. Read a book that features a library.


50 points:
Do a buddy read with a friend or family member.

Read a book whose author has the same initials as you.

Read a book that features an indoor activity or hobby.

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

2021 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won.


July 2021
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Kristin - May 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Anne - May 2021)

August 2021
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Kerry - June 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - June 2021)

September 2021
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Carolien - July 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Eileen - July 2021)

October 2021
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Ruth - Aug 2021)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Denise - Aug 2021)

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)


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 02/28/2022, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 03/01/2022.
- 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 FEBRUARY 2022


Start Date: 02/01/2022
End Date: 02/28/2022

Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:

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

Bill wrote: "Your selections look interesting, Ruth. Good luck."

Thanks Bill. I'll probably add more as I go along.

So! December was a bit of a mixed up month with us transferring over from Life of a Book Addict and some people nowttransferring in December, transferring in January instead.
In the fairness of the game, I have tallied from both groups. We have so few playing, that yet again we have to double back and ask Anne to choose after 5 months.
So congrats to Kristin and Anne for being this month's winners! Emails getting sent now :)

1. Lou Reed: Radio 4 Book of the Week *READ* 30.06.2022 ✔️

2. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom *READ* 25.02.2022 ✔️

3. Marie Curie: The Life and Legacy of the Legendary Scientist Who Became the First Woman to Win a Nobel Prize *READ* 27.01.2022 ✔️

4. Greyfriars Bobby *READ* 21.05.2022 ✔️

5. Adventures of a Terribly Greedy Girl *READ* 02.02.2022 ✔️

6. Tuesdays with Morrie: An old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson *READ* 15.01.2022 ✔️

7. Vesper Flights *READ* 25.09.2022 ✔️

8. Calm And Mindfulness: A Helen Exley Quotation Collection *READ* 09.09.2022 ✔️

9. The Book of Were-Wolves *READ* 15.10.2022 ✔️

9/9