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FALL CHALLENGE 2016
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Reader name : Maya15.9. Can’t Wait to Read It!
Read a book from the 2016 “most anticipated” list for 2016, either the fiction or the nonfiction list.
Book read: LaRose
Required: LaRose is on the most anticipated fiction for the first half of 2016 - May
FIXED. Point total now 300
Delicious Dee20.9 - Moderator's Pet: Jaclyn TX's Task: Harry Potter!
Flirting With Fire - word FIRE from the task list
Points this post: 20
Points Total: 125
25.3 - Nick KY’s Task – Autumn MoodsChoose two options from the 4 listed below and read 1 book for each option. As the mood to read is my absolute favorite mood to be in, Your two books combined must have a total of at least 500 pages.
Required: Identify the options.
Option 1. Daggers. Every fall I like to investigate a mystery author, preferably one who is celebrated.
For this option read a book by one of the CWA’s Diamond Dagger Winners. Any book by the author will do. Pseudonyms for these authors may be used.
U Is for Undertow (sue grafton diamond dagger winner in 2008 http://thecwa.co.uk/the-daggers/winne...
403 pages
Option 4. Both Sides Now- One of my favorite introspective autumnal-feeling songs, especially this moody rendition by the songwriter, Joni Mitchell
For this option, consider the lyric “I’ve looked at life from both sides now,” and read a book with the GR genre “Religion” or “Philosophy” or “Environment” or “Biology” on its main book page. (Interesting that “Both Sides Now” is # 13 on the folk music list in Task 25.1!)
The Witch of Portobello
Genre Philosophy on its main page
Pages 288
Required that page total should be greater than 500 in total
Page total for two claimed books is 691
Points claimed this post = 25
Points total so far 155
No tickets claimed this post
CYNBAXTERTask # 15.02 – It’s Not Too Late, but Don’t Wait Any Longer!
Book A: Read a book that fits one of the Summer 2016 5, 10, 15 or 20 point tasks. You
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde – Task #10.01 from Summer Challenge
Book B: Read a book that you added to your TBR, purchased, were given, added to your e-reader, etc., during June, July, or August 2016.
Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight - Purchased 8/18/2016 8:20:44 AM
Points this post: 15 points
Total points to date = 75 points
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 0
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 0
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 0
Queen Bee Darlene15.7 Sing Along! Read book that has been turned into musical - from list: Carrie by Stephen King Carrie
15 points
20.9 Moderator's Pet - Jaclyn TX's Task: Harry Potter!
Read book that contains word from Harry Potter title list: Prince
The Bachelor Prince by Debbie Macomber The Bachelor Prince
20 points
Points this post: 35
Total Points: 35
BARBARA ★30.1 - Schatzie's Task: as suggested by Cindie: Fall Means Friends
Option 1: Shadow Play - Iris Johansen (Johansen starts with J) 9/11
Option 5: Born of Legend - Sherrilyn Kenyon (choice) 9/9
BIG BOOK = 736 pages
Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 70
BIG BOOKS: 500+: (1), 750+: (0); 1000+: (0)
40/825 POINTS
5.6 - CandyRead a book by an author who has at least 2 Ms in their GR name
by Amulya Malladi
aMulya Malladi
* This book was an ARC
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Points This Post: 5
Points Total: 100/875
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
Tasks Completed: 8
GO Total:
BB Total:
Coralie5.7 Desk Set
The subject of this fictional biography wrote history books (and other things).
Shriek: An Afterword
20.2 The Pumpkin Capital of the World
Option 3. From page 2 of the most orange books of all time list
The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches
This post 25 points
Total to date 60 points
Readerboard Name - LaureY5.4 Flowers
Read a book by an author whose first and last name initials are found in the 4th wedding anniversary flower CRANESBILL GERANIUM.
The Final Empire - Brandon Sanderson
*I claimed a big book ticket* - total pages 643 (MPP)
Previous point total: 85
New points this post: 85 + 5
Total points: 90
New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 5
GO tickets this post: 0
Total GO: 1
Big Book tickets this post: 1
Total Big Books: 1
BIG BOOKS: 500+: (1), 750+: (0); 1000+: (0)
Readerboard name MAZZA1Task number & name 25.6 - Dakimel's Task: Cool Fall Fun
Task Description ~
Read 2 books, from 2 different options.
Required: Identify the options.
Option A. Exploring the bike paths in my city. For this option, read a book with a bicycle on the cover.
Required: Include the cover.
Option D. Listening to audiobooks while I do all of the above. For this option, read a book written by an author who shares at least one name* with one of my favorite narrators:
Book details Option A The Summer Before the War
Completed ~ 09/09/2016
Pages ~ 592
Claiming 1 BB ticket as book is over 500 pages long
Book details Option D
Grief Is the Thing with Feathers Written by Max PORTER who shares a name with Davina PORTER one of the listed narratorsCompleted ~ 07/09/2016
Pages ~ 114 pages
Points this post ~ 25
Total Points ~ 105
BB tickets this task = 1
Total BB tickets = 5
Tasks Completed ~ 7
Catherine TTask 10.9 - National Book Festival
read a book by participating author
Monsters of Men by Patrick Ness
Task 20.3 - Pokebooks
option 1: read a book on the "Books About Video Games and Virtual Reality" list
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
on page one of the list
Task 20.5 - Heat Freak or Snowbird?
option 3 - read a book with a snowy cover
Black Diamond by Ali Dean
- snow covered mountains and flurries of snow from the skiier
Catherine TTask 20.8 - Count 'Em Up!
read a book where the number of word in title + subtitle is the same as the number of letters in the author's last name. min 250 pages
Never Have a Vampire's Baby by Jade White
title: 5 words; name: 5 letters
pages: 458
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tot: 70 points
Catherine T(with apologies for multiple postings: I forgot 20.8 originally, and the ebook came through quicker than I thought! - thanks!)
Task 20.7 - The Cheekies
option 1 - read a book with a number in the title
Fifty Shades of Greystoke by Heather Horrocks
verified for length: #5798 https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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tot: 90 points
Mod
5.8 - Bronze
Swords list page 1, #8: Steel by Carrie Vaughn
5.9 - Willow
title contains X: The Expatriates by Janice Y.K. Lee
15.4. From A... to Z
option 2, title begins with A, Z in Suzanne:
Almost Somewhere: Twenty-Eight Days on the John Muir Trail by Suzanne Roberts
total = 120
FANDURY20.6 - Seasoned Reader – Kristi CO's task: Fantasy Football Season
Option A: Read a book written by a female author AND that has "Fantasy" as a main page genre.
A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab
This book is writen by a female author (Victoria Schwab) and has Fantasy as Main Page Genre.
I read the kindle version, but the paperback has 508 pages: A Gathering of Shadows
I claim 1 Big Book Ticket for this!
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 105
Books Read: 6
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)
Nick KY30.3 Jonquil's Needle and Thread
Book 1. I read Asimov on Astronomy by Isaac Asimov in honor of Astronomy Day, Oct. 8. My quilt has a picture of Saturn --
Book 2. I read Whisky and Scotland by Neil M. Gunn in honor of Happy Hour Day, Nov. 12. My quilt has a picture of a drink in a highball glass.
Points This Post: 30
Total Points So Far: 100
Readerboard name MAZZA1 5.2 - Cotton
Read a book set at least 50% in one of these top 5 cotton-producing US states: Texas, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina or top five cotton-producing countries: China, India, Pakistan, Brazil or Uzbekistan
Required: Identify the setting and provide a reference if it is not evident in the title, description or metadata.
The Secret Mandarin at least 60% of this book is set on mainland china One of the top five countries identified
375 pages
Claiming task for 5 points
from the book info A disgraced woman. A faraway land. A forbidden love…
An unforgettable tale set in Victorian London and 1840s China from a shining, young historical talent.
Points for this book = 5
Total points to date 160
Tasks completed 11
trishhartuk30.1 Schatzie’s Task as suggested by Cindie: Fall Means Friends
Option 1. Jaime, Jamie and Lori: 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.
The Tea Planter's Wife, Dinah Jefferies
Read the kindle edition. PB reference link here
2. Jennifer: I met Jennifer when she was 2 and I was 3. For this option, please read a book with the genre "Magical Realism" or "Fantasy" on its main page.
Last to Rise, Francis Knight
Read the kindle edition. PB reference link here
Shelved as Fantasy by 15 users.
Points this Task: 30
Books Read: 2
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No
Total Points: 125
Tasks Completed: 6
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
Jasmiina F15.10. It's All About Family:
Read a book from a list Best Books About Family Relationships:
Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger.
Page: 4
Points this post: 15
Total points: 70
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies: 1
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 0
BBooks - 750+: 0
BBooks - 1000+: 0
**REPOST**15.10. It's All About Family
Read a book from one of these lists: 1. Novels Featuring Grandparents or 2. Best Books about Family Relationships. My book is found on page ONE of the Best Books About Family Relationships list.
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Golden Oldie, first published in 1811.
Points this post: 15
Points in total: 95
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
KATIEGIRL5.3 - Leather
A book with a main page genre of Travel.
City of the Soul: A Walk in Rome by William Murray
Points this post: 5
Total points: 5
Total tasks: 1
BB total: 0
GO total: 0
KATIEGIRL5.9 - Willow
A book with the letter X in the title.
The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
Points this post: 5
Total points: 10
Total tasks: 2
BB total: 0
GO total: 0
15.5 Autumn ReadsRead a book from the Best Books to Read in autumn list Best Books to Read in Autumn
Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich
Book was found on page 1.
Points: 15
Total Points: 30
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 4
Big Books: 0
Golden Oldie: 0
10.7 - Doing the Dewey Titus Andronicus
I rolled a '3' and a '5' - my book's classification is 822.33
Total points: 10
Jen UT5.4 - Flowers
Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Aron Ralston
Points this post: 5
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Total points: 5
Christine V10.6 - Three of the Same
Mistress of the Monarchy: The Life of Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster (Mistress/Duchess)
I read the indicated Kindle edition. Link to top PB (no MMP available): Mistress of the Monarchy: The Life of Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster
Points this post: 10
Total points: 10
Tasks completed: 1
Books read: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=0)
SpiderMac10.4 Let's Build a House!
Read a book with a title containing a word from the list of rooms/areas found in a house.
I read The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka
My word is “ATTIC”.
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10.10 The Apprentice
Read a book with a title containing a word of at least three letters made from the letters of APPRENTICESHIP.
I read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
My word is "THE" --> apprEnTicesHip
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 12.0
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20.5 Bigger is Better - Barbara ★'s Task: Heat Freak or Snowbird?
I chose Option 3. Read a book with snow on the cover.
I read Faceless Killers by Henning Mankell
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20.6 Seasoned Reader - Kristi CO's task: Fantasy Football Season
I chose Option A. Read a book written by a female author AND has "Fantasy" as a main page genre.
I read His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
Fantasy genre – 4,805 users – 9.12.16
I listened to the audio book. Here is mmpb. His Majesty's Dragon
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20.7 Shorter is Sweeter - Coralie's Task: The Cheekies
I chose Option 1. Read a book that has a number in the TITLE.
I read Boy21 by Matthew Quick
My number is "21".
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20.8 Nickels & Dimes - Diane Whitney's Task: Count 'em Up!
Read a book written by a single author whose last name letter length is equal to the number of words contained in the book's title.
I read And Sometimes I Wonder About You by Walter Mosley
(6 word title, 6 letter last name)
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20.10 Group Reads
Read the group read from Scandinavian Crime Fiction.
I read The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen
My comment is #3.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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25.7 Brooke TX's Task: It's Our First Anniversary, SRC!
I chose to read one book over 600 pages for Option 2. Read a book from the list of Most Frequently Challenged Books.
I read The World According to Garp by John Irving
This book is #122 on page 2 of the list. 9.12.16
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...
**The World According to Garp is a Big Book (609 pages). Claiming 1 BB ticket.**
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Points this post: 145
Golden oldies this post: 0
Big book tickets this post: 1
Points total: 145/875
Golden oldies total: 0
Big book ticket total: 1
Tasks completed: 8/53
Books read: 8
Michelle Ga15.3 October 28 is Frankenstein Day!
Option 2 – read one book that fits both A and B from option 1.
I read:
Summerland by Michael ChabonPart A: Summerland written by Michael Chabon & Frankenstein played by Michael Gwynn.
Part B: S from Summerland found in FrankenStein.
{One-word title approved.}
Points this post: 15
Total points: 40
Books posted: 3
Tasks complete: 3
Pages this post: 500
Total pages as of this post: 1230
Golden Oldies: 0; Total = 0
Big Book: 1; Total = 1
20.9: Harry Potter!I would like to switch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling from the previously claimed task 15.5 Autumn Reads to 20.9 Harry Potter! task.
The matching words are Sorcerer's and Stone.
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 12.0
Points this post: 20
Total points: 20
Tasks complete: 1
Books read: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
MEGSCL5.1 - Paper
mpg books about books The Library of Unrequited Love
15.9. Can’t Wait to Read It!
from Most Anticipated Fiction First Half 2016 Mr. Splitfoot
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 Keeping Place by Isobelle Carmody
**754 pages – 2 bb tickets
Option 3: Kimono/Obi >> Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover. The clothing may be shown being worn or in isolation.
TOTAL TO DATE:
points: 80
big book tickets: 2
20.7: The CheekiesI read Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling.
This fits option two because it's identified as Harry Potter, #2.
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 14.0
Points this post: 20
Total points: 40
Tasks complete: 2
Books read: 2
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Lisa MD5.5 - Wood:
Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle from this list of trees - #10 Paper Birch
Paper Love: Searching for the Girl My Grandfather Left Behind by Sarah Wildman
10.7 - Doing the Dewey
Roll two dice ⚄ ⚁ 5 + 2 =7; Dewey decimal designation: 7 = 700s;
DDC: 747
Flea Market Fabulous: Designing Gorgeous Rooms with Vintage Treasures by Lara Spencer
15.6. Be Artful:
Read a book with the phrase “The Art of” in the title/subtitle.
Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up by Marie Kondō
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CURRENT:
Points: 30
Tasks Completed: 3
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TOTALS:
Points: 65/875
Tasks Completed: 5/53
Books Read: 6
BB Tickets:
GO:
25.6 Dakimel's Task: Cool Fall FunRead 2 books, from 2 options.
B. Read a book with a dog on the cover.
D. Read a book written by an author who shares at least one name with one of my favorite narrators:
Cassandra
Cassandra Clare
30.1 - Schatzie's Task: as suggested by Cindie: Fall Means Friends1. 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.
Ann Jones – Looking for Lovedu: Days and Nights in Africa - has the last name initial as J
5. Read a book of your choice!
Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill
Points this Task: 30
Books Read: 2
Oldie: 0
Big Book: 0
Total Points: 50
Tasks Completed: 2
Total Books Read: 3
Oldies: 1
Big Books: 0
Pamela326520.10 - Group Reads
The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen
Print version: The Keeper of Lost Causes
My post is #6 in the discussion thread.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 20
Golden Oldie books this post:
Total Golden Oldie books:
Big Book Tickets this post:
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
5.7 - Desk SetThe Omega Scroll by Adrian d'Hagé
approval on help thread
5.9 - Willow
The Next Always (Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy #1) by Nora Roberts
"x" in NEXT
5.1 - Paper
First Impressions: A Novel of Old Books, Unexpected Love, and Jane Austen by Charlie Lovett
"Books About Books" Genre on book page
15.2. It’s Not Too Late, but Don’t Wait Any Longer!
"5.1 - A Different View
Read a book found on the Books With Multiple Perspectives list.
page 2 "
Reached (Matched #3) by Ally Condie
1 x Bigger is Better Tix (512 pages)
20.9 - Moderator's Pet: Jaclyn TX's Task: Harry Potter!
Trial by Fire (The Worldwalker Trilogy #1) by Josephine Angelini
Word used: FIRE
Post Total: 50
Bigger is Better: 1 ticket
Season Total: 85
VAL TX15.2. It’s Not Too Late, but Don’t Wait Any Longer! - Read 2 books:
A. It’s late, but not TOO late – read a book that fits one of the Summer 2016 5, 10, 15 or 20 point tasks.
10.9. Smile - Read a book with Humor or Funny or Comedy as a main page genre.
Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned" by Lena Dunham
Humor = 340 users
B. Don’t procrastinate – read a book that you added to your TBR, purchased, were given, added to your e-reader, etc., during June, July, or August 2016.
Freedom: My Book of Firsts by Jaycee Dugard
Added to my TBR list on July 2016.
This post:
Points - 15
Total:
Points - 30
GO Tickets - 1
25.4 - Perletwo's Task: Popularity Contest1 - Love Story by Erich Segal
Found on page 1 of 'Best Selling Books of All Time' List
2 - Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist, a BIG BOOK with 513 pages
Found on page 3 of 'Cult Classics' List
POINTS: 90
Janice CA5.9 - Willow
Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle that contains an X.
word: seX
Sex in the Museum: My Unlikely Career at New York's Most Provocative Museum by Sarah Forbes
+5
total: 20
tasks: 2
books: s
reader board Name MAZZA120.2 - Rookie at the Top - Kim A's Task: The Pumpkin Capital of the World
Please select ONE task from the following:
Required: Identify the option.
Identified Option = Option 3
Read a book from the Most Orange Books of All Time list.
Required: Be sure to state which page of the list your book is found on.
Book read B is for Burglar
310 pages Found on Page 2 Number 154 of that list
Points this post 20
Total points 180
SarahBR20.10 - Group Reads
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot I read this as the group read and commented on the thread
30.3 - Jonquil’s Task- May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread.
Book 1: Nov 22 Tuesday Go For a Ride Day
by Lauren Graham For this I would have someone on a bike going on a bike ride. This is also represented on the cover of the book.Book 2: Nov 23 Wednesday Fibonacci Day
by Barry Jonsberg For this I would write out a bunch of numbers that make up the fibonacci sequence. This cover uses numbers and figures related to math in the background of the image. Points this post: 50
Total points: 175
Books posted: 11
Tasks complete: 9
Pages this post: 1022
Total pages as of this post: 3373
trishhartuk20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Coralie’s Task: The Cheekies
Option 2: Verity. Read a book that is the second in a series. It must be identified as #2 in a series in the Goodreads metadata (series #2).
To Die Fur (Whiskey, Tango & Foxtrot Mystery #2), Dixie Lyle
Points this Task: 20
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No
Total Points: 145
Tasks Completed: 7
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ20.8 - Count 'em Up!
The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes
5 word title, 5 letter last name
Link to PB edition: The Girl You Left Behind
This post: 20 points
Total points to date: 75 points
Tasks completed: 6
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season **
CYNBAXTERTask # 5.04 – Flowers
Book 1: Read a book by an author whose first and last name initials are found in the 4th wedding anniversary flower CRANESBILL GERANIUM.
The Wolf Road by Beth Lewis
Points this post: 5 points
Total points to date = 80 points
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 0
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 0
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 0
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ20.10 - Group Reads
The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen
Link to Comment #7
Link to MMPB edition: Miséricorde
This post: 20 points
Total points to date: 95 points
Tasks completed: 7
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season **
Readerboard Name: NICOLA TTask: 15.9. Can’t Wait to Read It!
Read a book from the 2016 “most anticipated” list for 2016, either the fiction or the nonfiction list.
REQUIRED: Indicate the list and the month indicated on the list.
I read a book from Most Anticipated Fiction First Half list- month June :
Task: 20.1 Most Improved – Camilla’s task: Sep – Oct – Nov
This is a ONE book task. You have three options.
Required: State which option you chose when you post.
I chose Option 3. November. For this option, read a book with the page count, as listed on Goodreads, that contains the number nine (9).
I read
which has 409 pagesTask: 20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Kim A's Task: The Pumpkin Capital of the World
Please select ONE task from the following:
Required: Identify the option.
I chose option 4: Read a book whose title starts with a word that begins with one of the letters in PARA D E. All words must be considered including articles.
I read a book that begins with D:
Points this post: 20 + 20 + 15= 55
Books Read:3
Tasks completed:3
Points overall:55
BB: 0
GO: 0
Brittany GTask Completed: 5.2- Cotton
Setting: Sycamore Glen, North Carolina
The Things We Wish Were True
Total Points this post: 5
Points to date: 15
Nick KY25.2 Andy P’s Harvest Time
Book 1. I read Archangel by Robert Harris, whose initials can be found in HaRvest.
Book 2. I read The Scent of Oranges by Joan Zawatzky, with an orange tree, with leaves, on the cover, and a bough with leaves hanging over the picture on the cover:
Points This Post: 25
Total Points So Far: 125
Catherine Tread a book with a word in the title which matches the tree names linked
Double Black by Ali Dean
matches Black Ash
Task 15.8 - Create Your Own Art
read a NF book to improve a skill
How Not to Be Wrong: The Hidden Maths of Everyday Life by Jordan Ellenberg
this book refreshed and opened my eyes to mathematical issues in everyday life, reminding me of how to correctly think about risks and utility, amongst other things
Task 20.1 - September - October - Novemeber
option 3 - read a book with 9 in the page numbers
Son of the Morning by Mark Alder
page count 779
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total points = 90 + 40 = 130
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25.4 Perletwo's Task- Popularity Contest
Book 1: From Best Selling Books of all time List
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
*On page 1
Book 2: From Cult Classics list
Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
*On page 1
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 35