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message 501: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 1804 comments Sarah E

10.3 - 3 X 3


ebook I read: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: Our Year of Seasonal Eating
MMPB: Un jardin dans les Appalaches

On the list of approved books in message 2 of the help thread.

Points this post: 10
Total points: 25


message 502: by Kim (new)

Kim Anderson (kimmatski) | 204 comments Kim A

25.5 - Jamie NYC's Task: Shared Love of Reading

Option 2 - Read a book with a main page genre "Adventure"
The Blood of Olympus (The Heroes of Olympus, #5) by Rick Riordan
The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan

Option 6 - Read a book where the author's first and last name initials are found in CLASSIC ROCK
Vivian Divine Is Dead by Lauren Sabel
Vivian Divine Is Dead by Lauren Sabel

Points This Post - 25
Total Points - 70


message 503: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments Sheila


10.4 - Let's Build a House!
The Jury Master (David Sloane, #1) by Robert Dugoni The Jury Master by Robert Dugoni
(Master)




20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Kim A's Task: The Pumpkin Capital of the World
Option 4:
Don't Turn Around by Caroline Mitchell Don't Turn Around by Caroline Mitchell


20.3 - Best Review - Katy's Task: Pokebooks
Option 3: Drowzee.
The Night Bell by Inger Ash Wolfe The Night Bell by Inger Ash Wolfe


20.5 - Bigger is Better - Barbara ★'s Task: Heat Freak or Snowbird?
Option 3:
The Princess of Burundi (Ann Lindell, #4) by Kjell Eriksson The Princess of Burundi by Kjell Eriksson


20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Coralie's Task: The Cheekies.
Option 2: Verity
Thirty-Three Teeth by Colin Cotterill Thirty-Three Teeth by Colin Cotterill
(Dr. Siri Paiboun #2)


Total Points = 215



message 504: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments Sheila


30.2 - Ava Catherine’s Task: Asian Culture
Option 1: Cherry Blossom Festival
That Darkness (A Gardiner and Renner Novel) by Lisa Black That Darkness by Lisa Black
and
Option 2: Origami
Birds of a Feather (Maisie Dobbs, #2) by Jacqueline Winspear Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear



30.4 - Dlmrose’s task: All in Order
Book 1.
The First Rule (Joe Pike, #2) by Robert Crais The First Rule by Robert Crais
and
Delusions with Murder (A Rilynne Evans Mystery, #1) by Jenn Vakey Delusions with Murder by Jenn Vakey
(A Rilynne Evans Mystery #1)


Total Points = 275



message 505: by EShay (new)

EShay Fagan (eshay11) | 569 comments 10.8 26 Letters
A=1
Authority by Jeff VanderMeer

Points this post: 10
Total Points: 70
Tasks completed: 6
Books Read: 6
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 506: by Chris (new)

Chris (chrismd) | 1237 comments Chris MD


10.2 Writers Write

Cover shows writing implement (two pencils)

Zen Pencils Cartoon Quotes from Inspirational Folks by Gavin Aung Than by Gavin Aung Than

10.9 National Book Festival

March: Book One by John Lewis


25.1 Folk Tales and Music

1. From Stories for Adults Who Love Fairy Tales

Chocolat by Joanne Harris

Currently #19 on the list

2. Word in title matches word from 100 Most Essential Folk Songs

Song #3: City of New Orleans

City of Jasmine by Deanna Raybourne

30.5 Fall Out Over Autumn

One book option

From the Slang list: Row

Sycamore Row by John Grisham

The version of the book I read is 646 pages long, meeting the requirements of the task and being eligible for one Big Book ticket, please.

Points for this post: 10 + 10 + 25 + 30 = 75
Total points: 75
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 5
Golden Oldies: 0
Big books: 500=1, 750=0, 1,000=0


message 507: by Louise (new)

Louise Louise

15.2 It’s Not Too Late, but Don’t Wait Any Longer!

A:It’s late, but not TOO late
5.2 - Cubism
The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials, #3) by Philip Pullman
The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
Date Read: 16/09/16
Rating: 3*
How It Fits: #3 His Dark Materials
#pgs: 548

AR Quiz No. 203985 EN Fiction
IL: UY - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 26.0

Claiming 1 Big Book Ticket

B. Don’t procrastinate
Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #3) by J.R. Ward
Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
Date Read: 08/09/16
Rating: 4*
How It Fits: Added August 12th 2016

30.1 - 30.1 - Schatzie's Task: as suggested by Cindie: Fall Means Friends

Option 2: Jennifer
Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #4) by J.R. Ward
Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward
Date Read: 02/09/16
Rating: 09/09/16
How It Fits: MPG Fantasy

Option 5: Book Club
Hunting Unicorns by Bella Pollen
Hunting Unicorns by Bella Pollen
Date Read: 18/09/16
Rating: 3*
How It Fits: Book of my choice

Points This Post: 45
Total Points: 95
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 7
Big Book Tickets: 1


message 508: by Wanda (new)

Wanda (wanda71) | 1770 comments Oma1229

5.10 - Diamond

Read a book of your choice.

Troublemaker by Janet Evanovich



Total Points-35/875
Completed Tasks-4/53
GO Books ()
Big Books 500-750 pages (); 750+pages()



message 509: by Kai (new)

Kai | 177 comments SpiderMac


5.2 Cotton
Read a book set at least 50% in one of the top 5 cotton-producing US states or countries.
I read Cop Town by Karin Slaughter
The setting is Atlanta, Georgia.



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10.2 Writers Write
Read a book with a writing implement on the cover.
I read Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
One of approved books in message 2 of help thread.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...



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10.5 Folk Art
Read a book in which all the letters of FOLK ART can be found in the title, subtitle, and/or author's name.
I read Don't Ever Look Back by Daniel Friedman
dOn’T eveR LooK bAck Daniel Friedman



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15.5 Autumn Reads
Read a book from the Best Books to Read in autumn list.
I read Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
This book is #20 on page one of the list. (9.20.2016)
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 14.0



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15.9 Can’t Wait to Read It!
Read a book from the 2016 “most anticipated” list for 2016, fiction or the nonfiction.
I read I'm Just a Person by Tig Notaro
This book is from June of the Most Anticipated Non-Fiction First Half 2016 list.
http://www.themillions.com/2016/01/mo...



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20.4 Golden Oldies - JamminJenny's Task: Fall Changes
I chose Option C. Read a book where all letters in HARVESTING can be found in title, subtitle and/or author's name.
I read Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling
IS EVeRyone HANGing ouT without me?



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25.3 Nick KY’s Task – Autumn Moods
This is a two book task. Books must have combined page total of 500 or more pages.
Book 1 – Option 2 - Read a book with a single house exterior on the cover.

I read The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
My book had 308 pages.
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

Book 2 – Option 4– Read a book with the GR genre “Religion” or “Philosophy” or “Environment” or “Biology” on its main book page.
I read Voices in the Ocean: A Journey into the Wild and Haunting World of Dolphins by Susan Casey
This book has 320 pages and main page genre of Environment > Nature by 29 users. (9.20.2016)
Environment genre noted in message 49 of help thread.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Page count: 308 + 320 = 628


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Points this post: 100
Golden oldies this post: 0
Big book tickets this post: 0

Points total: 245/875
Golden oldies total: 0
Big book ticket total: 1

Tasks completed: 15/53
Books read: 16


message 510: by Trish (last edited Sep 20, 2016 11:02AM) (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 3675 comments trishhartuk

30.2 Ava Catherine’s Task: Asian Culture

Option 1: Cherry Blossom Festival: Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL.

The Case of the Wayward Fae, HL Stephens
Herry bLoSsom festival
Read the kindle edition. PB reference link here

Option 2: Origami: Read a book with a bird or birds on the cover. Required: You must include the cover of the book when posting.

Read and Buried (Ashton Corners Book Club Mystery #2) by Erika Chase
There is a canary in the cage middle left of the cover (approved in help thread message #36).

Points this Task: 30
Books Read: 2
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No

Total Points: 235
Tasks Completed: 11
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0


message 511: by Kristina (new)

Kristina | 283 comments Kristina Marie

30.5 - Catherine T's Task: Fall Out Over Autumn
You can read one or two books, provided the total page count is at least 600 pages.
Go to effingpot.com, choose a category and select word(s) or phrase(s) in bold. Read a book with that EXACT word or phrase in the title or subtitle - no variations.

Motoring- Amber: Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon

I listened to the audiobook. The mass market paperback is listed as having 950 pages Dragonfly in Amber.

Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 30
Tasks Completed: 1


message 512: by Blueberry (last edited Sep 20, 2016 11:45AM) (new)

Blueberry (blueberry1) | 465 comments Blueberry

30.2 Repost of #464 for children's verification, to show cover, and to provide GO date.

opt. 1: Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL.

Seven Little Australians by Ethel Turner.

I had to use AR BookFinder UK to find this book. The level is UY.
This book is also a Golden Oldie. It was first published in 1894.


opt. 3: Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover.

Wild Things! Acts of Mischief in Children's Literature by Betsy Bird Wild Things! Acts of Mischief in Children's Literature Wild Things! Acts of Mischief in Children's Literature

Verification that this is not a children's book is on General Help: Not Really for Kids thread post 154.


Pts: 30


message 513: by Diane (new)

Diane (didi3023) | -18 comments Didi3023

5.1 - Paper
Read a book with a main page genre "Books about Books" or with book(s) on cover.
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald by Katarina Bivald

CURRENT POST
Points: 5
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 5


message 514: by Blueberry (new)

Blueberry (blueberry1) | 465 comments Blueberry

15.10 repost of #464 to claim Golden Oldie

Read a book from one of these lists: Novels Featuring Grandparents or Best Books about Family Relationships.

Northanger Abbey is on the second list "Best Books about Family Relationships" pg. 4
This book is a Golden Oldie. First published 1817.


Pts: 15


message 515: by Pam (new)

Pam (bluegrasspam) Bluegrass Pam

Task 20.2 Rookie at the Top - Kim A's Task: The Pumpkin Capital of the World

Option #4: Title starts with a letter from PARADE

Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 75


message 516: by Diane (new)

Diane (didi3023) | -18 comments Didi3023

5.4 - Flowers
Read a book by an author whose first and last name initials are found in the 4th wedding anniversary flower CRANESBILL GERANIUM
The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths

CURRENT POST
Points: 5
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 10


message 517: by Diane (new)

Diane (didi3023) | -18 comments Didi3023

5.8 - Bronze
Read a book from this list It's All About the Swords. Page 1.
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

CURRENT POST
Points: 5
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 15


message 518: by Diane (new)

Diane (didi3023) | -18 comments Didi3023

10.7 - Doing the Dewey
Roll two dice. Add the numbers you get together and read a book with the corresponding Dewey decimal designation.
I rolled a 5 and a 6 and therefore I am to read a book in the 100s.
Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan David
Classify Dewey Decimal class: 158.1

CURRENT POST
Points: 10
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 25


message 519: by Diane (new)

Diane (didi3023) | -18 comments Didi3023

10.10 - The Apprentice
Read a book with a title/subtitle that contains a word of at least three letters that can be made from the letters of APPRENTICESHIP.
The Burn Pits: The Poisoning of America's Soldiers by Joseph Hickman
I used the word Pits

CURRENT POST
Points: 10
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 35


message 520: by Diane (new)

Diane (didi3023) | -18 comments Didi3023

15.5. Autumn Reads
Read a book from the Best Books to Read in autumn list Best Books to Read in Autumn.
Persuasion by Jane Austen
Page 1

CURRENT POST
Points: 15
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 50


message 521: by Diane (new)

Diane (didi3023) | -18 comments Didi3023

15.8. Create Your Own Art.
Read a nonfiction book that will teach you a new skill or help you improve one you’ve already acquired.
I am in a Facebook group learning the history and embroidering the Dutch motifs in this book; this is new learning for me.
Embroidery Motifs from Dutch Samplers by Alberta Meulenbelt-Nieuwburg

CURRENT POST
Points: 15
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 65


message 522: by Diane (new)

Diane (didi3023) | -18 comments Didi3023

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Coralie's Task: The Cheekies.
Read a book that is the second in a series.
The Janus Stone by Elly Griffiths

CURRENT POST
Points: 20
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 85


message 523: by Daphne (new)

Daphne (daphnesm) | 486 comments Reader Name: Daphne

30.5 Fall Out Over Autumn
600 total pages (can be 1 book)
effingpot
Title/sub
WORD USED: TIME
A Trail Through Time 320 pages
No Time like the Past 340 pages

Total Points: 75


message 524: by Daphne (new)

Daphne (daphnesm) | 486 comments Reader Name: Daphne

10.8 26 Letters
Help Thread
Hell Gate
H = 8 letters

10.9 National Book Festival
Authors
The Prince of Mist by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 95


message 525: by Daphne (new)

Daphne (daphnesm) | 486 comments Reader Name: Daphne

5.4 Flowers
Initials: CRANESBILL GERANIUM
Thief's Covenant by Ari Marmell
A and M in gerAniuM

Total Points: 100


message 526: by Daphne (new)

Daphne (daphnesm) | 486 comments Reader Name: Daphne

30.4 Dlmrose’s task: All in Order
1: Ordinal # title (not sub)
The Third Horseman: Climate Change and the Great Famine of the 14th Century
2: 3rd in series
Lost Covenant
3rd in Widdershins Adventures

Total Points: 130


message 527: by Daphne (new)

Daphne (daphnesm) | 486 comments Reader Name: Daphne

15.9 Can’t Wait to Read It!
HELP THREAD
The Midnight Assassin: Panic, Scandal, and the Hunt for America's First Serial Killer
NonFiction - APRIL - FIRST HALF

Total Points: 145


message 529: by Darlene (new)

Darlene | 656 comments Queen bee Darlene

20.10 Group Reads

I read The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussie Adler-Olsen The Keeper of Lost Causes
I participated in the discussion: Comment #13 Darlene

20 points

Points this post: 20

Total Points: 70


message 530: by Daphne (new)

Daphne (daphnesm) | 486 comments Reader Name: Daphne

30.2 Asian Culture
1: Author initials: CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
False Covenant by Ari Marmell
A in FestivAl
M in BlossoM
3: Cover: Clothing(on/off)
The Magic May Return by Larry Niven - Blue Robe

Total Points : 180


message 531: by Lisa M (new)

Lisa M | 58 comments Lisa NZ

5.3 - Leather
Read a book with the genre Travel on its main book page
I read A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson

5.7 - Desk Set
Read a book with a main character that is an author or journalist.
I read Vanessa and Her Sister by Priya Parmar
This is a novelisation of Vanessa Bell and her sister Virginia Woolf (famous author) as well as several of the Bloomsbury Group including authors such as E. M. Forster and Lytton Strachey

20.3 - Best Review - Katy's Task: Pokebooks

Option 3: Read a book set in Canada (at least 50%) or by an author who is Canadian by birth or residence.

I read A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny.
This book is set in Canada and the author is Canadian

Points: 30
Golden Oldie Ticket: 0
Big Book Ticket: 0

Total Points: 70
Total Golden Oldie Tickets: 1
Total Big Book Tickets: 0


message 532: by Marie (UK) (last edited Sep 20, 2016 04:50PM) (new)

Marie (UK) (mazza1) | 3940 comments Readerboard name MAZZA1

Task 30.1 - Schatzie's Task: as suggested by Cindie: Fall Means Friends

This is a 2 book task. Please choose 2 different options below:
Required: Identify the options when you post.

OPTION 1. For this option, read a book by an author whose first and/or last name starts with a "J" or an "L." Middle names and initials do NOT count.

Sorting Out Billy Author Jo Brand

OPTION 5. Book Club: I have belonged to a book club since my oldest son, who will be 21 in September, was 2. For the last 5 years, one of our criteria is that you must have read a book first before you suggest it for our book club book. Move through those TBR piles and read a book of your choice!


The Angel's Game at 522 pages claiming a BB ticket please


Points this post = 30
Total points to date 355

BB tickets this task = 1
Total to date 8



Michelle's Empty Nest (mlundy5) Michelle GA

10.2 Writers Write


Read a book with a writing implement (pen, pencil, quill, typewriter, computer, crayon, etc.) on the cover.

I read Shakespeare The World as a Stage by Bill Bryson Shakespeare: The World as a Stage by Bill Bryson.

Points this post: 10
Total points: 105
Books posted: 8
Tasks complete: 8
Pages this post: 200
Total pages as of this post: 3114

Golden Oldies: 0; Total = 0
Big Book: 0; Total = 2


message 534: by Dana (new)

Dana (read60) | 363 comments READ 60

20.2 pumpkin Capital show cover of the book Reckless by Amanda Quick Amanda Quick

I can only get it to say bookcover not show it.

Total 20

Total so far 40


message 535: by Cindie (new)

Cindie | 1836 comments 5.3 - Leather

Trunks and luggage are popular leather goods. Read a book with the genre Travel on its main book page.

I read Only in Naples: Lessons in Food and Famiglia from My Italian Mother-in-Law which has Travel on its main book page.

Points: 40
Books read: 6
tasks completed: 4
tasks in progress: 2
pages read: 2043


message 536: by Andrea (last edited Sep 20, 2016 05:06PM) (new)

Andrea loafer

10.7 - Doing the Dewey
Roll two dice. Add the numbers you get together and read a book with the corresponding Dewey decimal designation
I rolled "3"

Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores The Hidden Side Of Everything by Steven D. Levitt
most frequent DDC = 330

points: 10

total: 170
BB: 5
GO: 2
tasks completed: 11


message 537: by Donna (new)

Donna | 1271 comments SCHATZIE

5.5: Wood
---a title with a "tree" word

Yellow Crocus
Tree: Yellow Birch
my word: Yellow

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20.2: Rookie at the Top: Kim A's Pumkin Captial of the World

opt. 1: a book 50+ years old
The Great Escape
-first published in 1950....a great read too!

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Points this Post: 25
Challenge Total: 625


message 538: by Lisa (new)

Lisa Hickman (lbhick) | 1527 comments Lisa MD

10.9 - National Book Festival:

Read a book written by one of this year's participating authors: 2016 National Book Festival Authors

Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes

Year of Yes How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes


15.3. October 28 is Frankenstein Day!:

Option 2 – Read a book whose author’s name matches either the first or last name of one of the actors who played Frankenstein AND the first letter of each word in the title can be found in FRANKENSTEIN. -" Actor - Christopher Lee - 1957"

The Expatriates by Janice Y.K. Lee

The Expatriates by Janice Y.K. Lee


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CURRENT:
Points: 25
Tasks Completed: 2

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TOTALS:
Points: 110/875
Tasks Completed: 9/53
Books Read: 10
BB Tickets:
GO:


message 539: by Meg (new)

Meg (megscl) | 2466 comments MEGSCL
5.2 - Cotton
Read a book set at least 50% in Georgia: The Walking Dead, Vol. 10: What We Become
Goodreads doesn’t specify which state this book is set in. However, the first book of the series has the setting as Georgia (The Walking Dead, Vol. 01: Days Gone Bye). I also found this link which shows that most locations are in Georgia – (this book is mostly set near the prison).

15.7. Sing Along!
Read a novel that has been turned into a musical: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
from wikipedia page: A Very Potter Senior Year draws heavily upon the Chamber of Secrets and Half-Blood Prince novels.
**652 pages – 1 big book ticket
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 29.0

TOTAL TO DATE:
points: 165
big book tickets: 4


message 540: by Shannon SA (new)

Shannon SA (shannonsa) Shannon South Africa

10.8 No. of words/letters in title match the numerical designation of the first letter of the title

Black Plumes by Margery Allingham

B = 2 and 2 words in the title

Claiming a Golden Oldie ticket: published in 1940

Task points: 10
Challenge points: 35
Golden Oldie tickets: 2


message 541: by Donna (last edited Sep 20, 2016 11:50PM) (new)

Donna | 1271 comments SCHATZIE

20.10: Group Read

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

my two cents can be found in msg 6 of the help thread.

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30.1: Schatzie's/Cindie's task: Fall Means Friends

option 1: author with a name that starts with J or L
The Mark of Zorro
by Johnston McCulley

option 5: book of choice
Can't Wait to Get to Heaven


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30.2: Ava Catherine's Asian Culture

Option 1: Author's initials in CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Wake Up America: The Nine Virtues That Made Our Nation Great--and Why We Need Them More Than Ever
by Eric Bolling

Option 4: food item on cover
Eat the Cookie...Buy the Shoes: Giving Yourself Permission to Lighten Up
Eat the Cookie...Buy the Shoes Giving Yourself Permission to Lighten Up by Joyce Meyer

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30.3: Jonquil's Task: May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread

Book 1: Hug Your Hound Day - Sep. 14th
A Friend Like Henry
A Friend Like Henry by Nuala Gardner
--Dog is man's best friend. On my quilt, I'll be showing this dog getting a hug from his human, surrounded by squares of appliqued dog toys and treats and paw prints.



Book 2: International Observe the Moon Night - Oct. 8th
When the Moon is Low
When the Moon is Low by Nadia Hashimi
--my quilt will have the moon shown in its full stage being viewed by different people from different cultures from all over the world, starting with this girl from Afghanistan.

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30.4: Dlmrose's Task: All in Order

Book 1: an ordinal number in title
First Strike = FIRST

Book 2: a book with the above number as the series number.
Casino Royale = #1 in the 'James Bond Original Series' series

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30.5: Catherine T's Fall out over Autumn

Book 1: a book with a word in the title from the given list
A Bitter Veil

My word: BITTER
Category: FOOD & DRINK

-- the above link is to the pb (no mmpb) since I did the audio.



Book 2: same thing as above
The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun

The Happiness Project

My word: RIGHT
Category: SLANG

The first link is the the audio I listened to. The second link is the mmpb for page count.

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Points this Post: 170
Challenge Total: 795


message 542: by Deedee (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 20.3 - Pokebooks

Option 2: Read a collection of short stories, essays or novellas.

Steampunk Poe by Edgar Allan Poe
Steampunk: Poe (text: 1849; illustrations: 2011) by Edgar Allan Poe; illustrated by Zdenko Bašić and Manuel Sumberac (Hardcover, 263 pages)

** Steampunk: Poe is a Golden Oldie, published in 1849**
(illustrations were published 2011 but Poe’s stories were published 1849 or before)


10 + 20 = 30

Tasks Completed: 02
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 10 + 20 = 30
Books read: 02
Pages read: 601
Read but not claimed: 05
Goodreads Authors: 00
Golden Oldies: 01

Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+


message 543: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 1059 comments Jonquil

10.5 - Folk Art
FOLK ART in the title, subtitle, and/or author's name
F in Franken OL in Trouble K in Franken AR in Blair T in Trouble

Trouble Shooter
Blair Franken
Kindle Edition, 290 pages 9/19

approved for length spreadsheet line 2727

Points this post: 10
Total points: 100
Books posted: 15
Tasks complete: 15
Pages this post: 290
Total pages as of this post: 4677


message 544: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 1059 comments Jonquil

10.6 - Three of the Same
title contains 2 words that end with same 3 letters ght

Night Flight
Donna Ball
Kindle Edition, 177 pages 9/16

approved for length spreadsheet line 1552

Points this post: 10
Total points: 110
Books posted: 16
Tasks complete: 16
Pages this post: 177
Total pages as of this post: 4854


message 545: by Sandy, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Sandy | 16893 comments Mod
10.8 - 26 Letters
I read Breaking Cover. 2 word title (no subtitle), B is the 2nd letter in the alphabet.

30.2 - Ava Catherine’s Task: Asian Culture
For my first book, I used option 1 and read Hunter by Mercedes Lackey. Author initials, ML, appear in cherry bLossoM festival.

For my second book, I chose option 3 and read The Noblest Experiment in the Galaxy / The Communipaths by Louis Trimble , with clothing (lovely Victorian garb) on the cover. (yes, it's a double cover book - one of my old books off my shelf that's an "ace double" with covers on both sides of the book. Note that shows the age - the cover price is 75 cents!)

30.5 - Catherine T's Task: Fall Out Over Autumn
I used 2 books to meet the page requirements for the task.
Book 1 - I read Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right. The word "Right" (in the book's subtitle) appears on the "slang" list. Book has 464 pages.

Book 2 - I read The Road to Little Dribbling: More Notes From a Small Island. The word "Britain" (in the book's subtitle) appears on the "odds & sods" list.
Book has 480 pages.

Total pages for task = 944.

Points this post: 70
Total points: 255


message 546: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F

Task 10.4 Let's Build a House

Area of house: Family Room

The Family Way by Rhys Bowen

Points this post:10
Total points:45
Tasks completed:4
Books read:4
Golden Oldies:0
Big Books:500+(1)750+(1)1000+(0)


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Terri FL (territhemuse) | 615 comments 10.5 - Folk Art

Book with the letters FOLK ART found in title/subtitle or author's name - Read China Wakes: The Struggle for the Soul of a Rising Power by Nicholas D. Kristof. Some letters are found in multiple places but examples listed below.

F - author's last name
O - word 'for' in subtitle
L - word 'struggle' in subtitle
K - word 'wakes' in title
A - word 'China' in title
R - word 'for' in subtitle
T - word 'the' in subtitle

This book has 528 pages, so, I claim one Big Book ticket

Points these task: 10
Total points: 45
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 0
Big Book ticket requests: 1
Books read: 7
Tasks completed: 4


message 548: by Ava Catherine (new)

Ava Catherine | 1544 comments Ava Catherine

5.9 Willow
Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle that contains an X.
(approved in help thread, post #6)
The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino

10.2 Writers Write
Read a book with a writing implement on the cover.
The Madwoman Upstairs The Madwoman Upstairs by Catherine Lowell

total=280


message 549: by Ava Catherine (new)

Ava Catherine | 1544 comments Ava Catherine

10.7 Doing the Dewey
Rolled a 5 and a 4=9 (900s)
DDC#: 942.0520922
The Wives of Henry VIII by Antonia Fraser

10.8 Letters
Read a book in which the number of words or letters in the title match the numerical designation of the first letter of the title.
I am using words. (no subtitle)
Black Seconds by Karin Fossum
(B=2 words)

total=300


message 550: by Daphne (new)

Daphne (daphnesm) | 486 comments Reader Name: Daphne

30.5 Fall Out Over Autumn
600 total pages (can be 1 book)
effingpot
Title/sub -
WORD USED: TIME - Found on Odds & Sods list
A Trail Through Time 320 pages
No Time like the Past 340 pages


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