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15.4 I Spy Fall Pie I couldn’t eat another bite….. Oh look there’s Pie.
Fall is a great time to eat a great pie.
Option 1. Read one book 1 and one book 2.
Book 1: Read a book with a one of these words can be found intact the title
APPLE, PUMPKIN, CRANBERRY, PECAN, SWEET, POTATO, MAPLE, PEAR, CHOCOLATE, BLACKBERRY, CHERRY
REQUIRED: state the word .
Book 2: Read a book with at least 2 page numbers from 314. Order does not matter
or
Option 2 - Read ONE book that fulfills both requirements of option 1.
15.3 Rock ‘N’ Roll is Born Elvis Presley's first album debuted in 1956. With this album, he became a major catalyst for the rock ‘n’ roll movement
Option 1. Read one book 1 and one book 2.
Book 1: Read a book with a word of at least 3 letters from a song title from Elvis’ first released record.
Word must match exactly except for Darling may be used instead of Darlin'
https://genius.com/albums/Elvis-presl...
REQUIRED: State the word
Book 2: Read a book with an authors initials can be found in ROCK N ROLL
All initials must be used.
15.2 State of Induction Read 2 books, one book 1 and one book 2.
In the year 1959 Alaska and Hawaii became the 49th and 50th state, being the last states admitted into the United States of America.
Book 1: Read a book set at least 50% in a coastal setting.
REQUIRED: If the information is not clear from the GR description or the metadata, provide a reference.
Book 2: Read a book set at least 50% in wooded, forest, or jungle territory.
REQUIRED: If the information is not clear from the GR description or the metadata, provide a reference.
15.1 Golden Age of TelevisionThe 1950’s saw the height of the Gold Age of television. The technological advances after the Second World War made television shows flourish in the domestic settings. Many believe this is what started the decline of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Television was in and cinema was out, but the stars were still bright.
Read 2 books, one book 1 and one book 2.
Book 1: Read a book by an author who shares a name with one of these famous movie/television stars listed below…
Books with multiple authors may be used. At least one needs to match
The names may be found in any position, but must match exactly.
James Stewart, John Wayne , Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Marlon Brando, James Dean, Frank Sinatra, Montgomery Clift, Dean Martin, Kirk Douglas, Shirley McClaine, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, Natalie Wood, Doris Day, Lucille Ball, Susan Hayward
REQUIRED:State the Name
Book 2 : Read a book featuring a movie or television celebrity
REQUIRED: If the information is not clear from the GR description or the metadata, provide a reference.
10.10 - Women in Sport100 years ago, in 1923, a Women's Olympiad was held in Monaco, which was a huge promotion for women's sports. 50 years ago, in 1973, a "Battle of the Sexes" tennis tournament took place between Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King, which King won in three sets. Today, many people are currently following the FIFA Women's World Cup (soccer) where the women are breaking barriers in a traditionally male sport. Let's celebrate women in sport!
Read a book with MPG Sport that is written by, or about, a female athlete/sportswoman.
10.9 - Fahrenheit 451 Fahrenheit 451 was published in 1953.
Read a book that is number 4, number 5 or number 1 in a series (the series name must show in the GR record).
10.8 - Coronation In 1952, King George VI died and Queen Elizabeth II became queen at the age of just 25. The televising of her Coronation in 1953 was a significant factor in the increase of TV sets in public use (my grandparents bought a television for the occasion & had neighbours in to watch on the tiny screen!)
Read a non fiction book about Royalty
If the book does not have MPG of Royalty, please state how it meets the criteria/give a reference.
10.7 - Guinness 1759 - Arthur Guinness started brewing ales at the St. James's Gate Brewery, Dublin. In December that year he signed a 9,000 year lease on the premises, where Guinness is still brewed today.
Read a book with a cover that is 70% or more black & white & grey according to TinEye
Required: post the cover
10.6 - Dictionary1755 - A Dictionary of the English Language is published by Samuel Johnson
Read a book with a word of 4 letters of more in the title that can be made from "A Dictionary of the English Language"
Required: State the word
10.5 - Calendar Changes In 1751, the British Calendar Act saw the Julian calendar being replaced by the Gregorian calendar in Great Britain and many of its countries, territories & colonies around the world including Britain's American colonies: the north-eastern states of the present day United States and part of Canada.
In order to enact the act, eleven calendar days were skipped in September 1752 with Wednesday, 2 September 1752 being followed by Thursday, 14 September 1752
Read a book with a day of the week in the title (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday - or their equivalent in a different language)
10.4 - America's Cup1851 the first America's Cup Race was held
Read a book that is set at least 70% on a boat/ship/at sea - if the setting is not obvious from the GR description, provide a reference.
10.3 - Great Exhibition1851 - The Great Exhibition is held at the Crystal Palace in London, considered to be the first world's fair.
Read a book where the authors first & last initials can be found in CRYSTAL PALACE
10.2 - Audrey Hepburn 1953 marked Audrey Hepburn's movie debut
Read a book that shares a word of 4 letters or more in the title with one of her movies (exact match)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audrey_...
Required: State the word
10.1 1952 - Singing in the Rain released Read a book with an umbrella on the cover. The umbrella must be a full sized one (not a cocktail umbrella!)
Required: Post the cover
Have a book and don't know what tasks it may work for? Ask here.
5.9 – How to Save a Language Did you know that similar to the classifications for endangered animals, there’s also one for languages? The UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger has six categories ranging from “safe” to “extinct”, and there are concerted efforts to preserve certain languages that are deemed to be at risk. Welsh is one of these vulnerable languages that are undergoing a revival, with aims to have a million speakers of the language by 2050.
Read a book with a word of 4 or more letters in the title found in ONE MILLION WELSH SPEAKERS. Letters may be used only as often as they appear.
Required: state the word.
5.8 - Sit Down For What You Believe In1956 saw the arrest of civil rights activist Rosa Parks following her stand against segregation in Alabama. The Montgomery bus boycott swiftly followed, becoming a pivotal moment in the US civil rights movement.
Read a book where the author’s first and last initials can be found in ROSA PARKS.
5.7 – The Evolution of PopSciOn the Origin of Species, Darwin’s work showcasing the theory of natural selection, was published in November 1859, rapidly becoming the foundation of evolutionary biology. The book was intended to be accessible to non-specialist readers, and while it’s not the earliest example of popular science, it is perhaps one of the most famous.
Read a book with an MPG of Science or Popular Science.
5.6 - We've Got Reading Down to a Fine ArtOctober 14th 1750 saw the opening of the Louvre, the world-famous art museum which has become home to such masterpieces as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.
Read a book with a word of 4 or more letters in the title that matches a word in the name of an art piece at the Louvre from this list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of... . The word must match exactly, with one exception: where "St." appears in the work title, "saint" may be used instead.
Required: state the word and the art piece.
5.5 - Wake Up and Smell the CoffeeIn need of a cup of joe? The first coffee house in England was opened in Oxford in 1651, with more popping up in the following years and gaining popularity as social meeting points and places to engage in debates.
Read a book with coffee beans or a cup/mug on the cover. This may be a ceramic, glass, or takeaway coffee cup.
Required: post the cover.
