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message 701: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 1573 comments BARBARA ★


10.7 - They Go Together
Two Graves - Douglas Preston 6/24
Two Graves (Pendergast, #12) by Douglas Preston

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15.4 - Summer of Love
Option 1
Book 1: Nevernight - Jay Kristoff (fantasy) 6/20
Book 2: Acts of Violets - Kate Collins (Rodger Collins) 6/11

Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 100


message 702: by Tanya (new)

Tanya D (mtlbookworm) | 144 comments TANYA D

20.10 - Group Reads

I read The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead and posted in the discussion thread: Post #9 in the discussion thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Previous Points: 100
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 120
Total BB tickets- 1


message 703: by Cindy AL (last edited Jun 24, 2017 06:26AM) (new)

Cindy AL (cangelmd) | 645 comments Cindy Al

5.6 - Find Wisdom

Read a book with the name Sophia or a related name found in Behind the Name - Sophia in the title, subtitle or author's name. Name variations are limited to those found at the link, ex. Sofie, Sofia, Sonia.

The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer

25.5 - KatieGirl's Task: Whole30

This is a two book task. Choose one book from each of two different options.
REQUIRED: State the options you chose in your post.

Option 1. It Starts with Food
Read a book with Food or Food and Drink as a main page genre.

Clotilde's Edible Adventures in Paris by Clotilde Dusoulier

Option 2. The Whole30
Read a book that does not contain any of the following as main page genres, standalone or embedded: Mystery, Romance, Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Historical.

The Demon Under the Microscope: From Battlefield Hospitals to Nazi Labs, One Doctor's Heroic Search for the World's First Miracle Drug by Thomas Hager
Points in this post - 30
Total Points - 190
Total Books - 14
Big Books: 500+ - (0), 750+ - (1),1000+ - (0)


message 704: by Marie (UK) (new)

Marie (UK) (mazza1) | 3940 comments Readerboard Name MAZZA1
Task 20.4 Bound for Boston


Option 1 Read a book whose author’s initials can be found in the words HARVARD and/or MIT.

Rules of Civility by Amor Towles

Points this post = 20
Points to date = 505

Books and tasks this post = 1

Books to date = 32
Tasks to date = 38


message 705: by Siobhan (new)

Siobhan J | 409 comments Siobhan

25.4 - Tien's Task: Hi! My name is (what?)

Book 1: Read a book in a series where the series name (in parentheses following the title/subtitle) is ONLY the name of the main protagonist.

Magic Burns (Kate Daniels #2) by Ilona Andrews
(I read the Kindle version, the MMP: Magic Burns is 260 pages)

Book 2: Read a book by a single author whose name contains either the first or last name, found intact, of the series name from book 1.

The Game and the Governess by Kate Noble
(I read the kindle edition, the MMP: The Game and the Governess is 384 pages and felt like more)

Kate Daniels series = Kate Noble

Magic Burns = 260 pages
The Game and the Governess = 384 pages
= 644 pages

Points this post: 25

Total points: 255
Big book tickets: 1
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
Tasks completed: 12


message 706: by Sandy, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Sandy | 16893 comments Mod
5.9 - Isn’t It Romantic?
I read Happily Ever After, with Romance as the second main page genre.

20.9 - Moderator’s Pet – Book Concierge: Happy Retirement
I chose option B and read The Deepest Grave by Harry Bingham. I read a kindle ARC, but have linked to the paperback for page purposes (272, exceeding required 250 page minimum.

3 E's in dEEpEst
2 R's in haRRy
2 T's in The and deepesT
I, M, and N in bINghaM

25.5 - KatieGirl's Task: Whole30
For my first book, I chose option 1 and read Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Two. Food and Drink appears 3 times in the main page genres, in various combinations.

For my second book, I chose option 2 and read Men Without Women. It contains none of the prohibited main page genres, and, just in case one should pop up, it was confirmed in post 2 of the help thread as having none of them.

Points this post: 50
Total points: 140


message 707: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2629 comments 20.10 - Group Reads


The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

discussion post #10

Points this post: 20
Total points: 125


message 708: by Emurphy (new)

Emurphy | 851 comments EMurphy

30.4 Sandy's Task: Follow the Author

1-Book of your Choice: Still Life by Louise Penny

2-Book with at least one word in the title that begins with each of the initials of the author of Book 1: A Life in Parts by Bryan Cranston

*Book 1 has 321 pages and Book 2 has 271 pages = 592 pages

This Task:
Books Read: 2
Points: 30
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0

Total:
Books Read: 2
Points: 30
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
Tasks Completed: 1


message 709: by Jammin Jenny (last edited Jun 24, 2017 01:46PM) (new)

Jammin Jenny (jamminjenny) | 941 comments Readerboard Name: Jammin Jenny

Task 5.5 June, July, August - Locke & Key, Vol. 2: Head Games 160 pages

Points this post: 5
Total Points: 220/1270
Books Read: 22
Tasks Completed: 20
GO Tickets: 3
BB Tickets: 1



message 710: by Stacy (new)

Stacy | 102 comments SSKrout
5.4- "Best Laid Plans"
Punitive Damages (Spring Challenge task 5.5; 165 pages)
points this post: 5
total points: 10


message 711: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (perletwo) | 1586 comments perletwo


10.10. Gimme S’more -
Read s'more by an author you've read before. No rereads allowed. REQUIRED: Include in your post a link to another book you've previously read by that author AND state that this book is new to you.



I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley.

Working my way through this series; I already claimed The Weed that Strings the Hangman's Bag and A Red Herring Without Mustard for this challenge.

IAH-SoS is new to me, as it's the next up in sequence.



Points this task: 10
Total points: 400
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 05
Big Book ticket requests: 01
Books read: 31
Tasks completed: 22


message 712: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

30.9 - Dakimel's Task: Rising Seniors
Option 2 - Eyes Turned Skyward - authors initials (Rebecca Yarros) appears in SENIOR YEAR, 406 pgs
Option 5 - Mercies in Disguise: A Story of Hope, a Family's Genetic Destiny, and the Science That Rescued Them - shelved as health by 11ppl, 272pgs

Points this Post: 30
Points Overall: 250
Big Book Tickets: 500+ (1)


message 713: by Morgan (new)

Morgan (faeriesfolly) | 923 comments MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY

30.12 - Wayne's Task: Canada 150!
The total page count for the two options must be at least 600 pages.

273p + 392p = 665p > 600p

Option 1: Read a book by an author whose first, last, and any middle initials are found in the word SESQUICENTENNIAL.
--> Edge of Dawn
--> Lara Adrian SESQUICENTENNIAL
--> 273p

Option 4: Read a book with a cover that is at least 50% red/white. Both red and white MUST appear on the cover, however, it does not matter how much is red and how much is white, as long as the total is 50%
--> The Boy on the Bridge by M.R. Carey
--> The Boy on the Bridge
--> 392p

[Points]
This post: 30
Total: 190


message 714: by Laure (last edited Jun 24, 2017 04:14PM) (new)

Laure (goodreadscomlaure) | 561 comments Readerboard Name - LaureY
Repost of Task: 20.4

20.4 – Golden Oldies – Kristi CO’s Task: Bound for Boston!

Option 1: Read a book whose author’s initials can be found in the words HARVARD and/or MIT.
Le Tartuffe by Moliere

*I claim a Golden Oldie ticket as the book/play was first published in 1664*

Points this post: 20
Total points: 145

Total Books: 13
Total Tasks: 9

Golden Oldies this post: 1
Total Golden Oldies: 3
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0


message 715: by Megs (new)

Megs (meganlikesbooks) | 90 comments Megs

20.3 - Best Review - Heather (Gibby)'s Task: Highly Recommended
Option B: Read a book which has at least 1000 Goodreads Reviews.
The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie
1864 reviews as of 2017/06/24

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 35


message 716: by Diane (new)

Diane  | 741 comments DIANE

25.12 - Amanda A's Task passed to McCathy: Trip to Yellowstone

Please choose two different options below and read one book for each option. REQUIRED: Include in your post the options that you chose.

Option 4: Read a book whose main character is Native American or written by an author of Native American descent. REQUIRED: If it is not evident on the book’s or author’s main page, please include a reference or quote from the book when you post.

Lakota Woman by Mary Crow Dog. This is a memoir written by a Native American author.

Option 5: Read a book with a main page genre of Travel, Nature, or Adventure. The genres can be stand alone or embedded.

Travels in West Africa by Mary Henrietta Kingsley. The book has main page genres of both travel and adventure.

I am also claiming a GO Ticket for Travels in West Africa, which was first published in 1897. This will be the 8th GO ticket I have claimed.

Points Claimed this Post: 25
Total Points: 670/1270
Golden Oldies Tickets: 8
Big Book Tickets: 3
Books Read: 46
Tasks Completed: 32/67


message 717: by Anna (new)

Anna | 39 comments Anna K

Task 20.10 Group Read

Station Eleven, by Emily St. John Mandel

Message 12 in group discussion: (https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...)

Points this post: 20
Total points this challenge: 50


message 718: by Elaine (new)

Elaine ElaineL

5.2 - Location, Location, Location
Required: If the setting is not evident on the book's main page include a reference or quote from the book when you post.


Read a book set at least 50% in a location of a medieval wonder: England

A Double-Edged Sword by L.M. Somerton

"Christian yawned as his brain registered just how little sleep he'd had and wandered out into a drizzly, gray London morning. loc. 403

"The North Yorkshire coast in all its rugged grandeur stretched into the distance, holding back a choppy, steel-grey sea. Compared to the London streets that Christian was used to, this view felt wild and untouched." loc. 1102

Ebook verifed here


5.3 - Six Pack

Read a book that was FIRST published in a year that contains a 6 such as 1968, 1976 or 2016.

Berzerker by J.M. Dabney 2016 publication date
ebook verified here

5.9 - Isn’t It Romantic?

Hunter by J.M. Dabney
ebook verified here

Points claimed this post: 15
Total points: 490
Books read: 40
Tasks completed: 28


message 719: by Alycia (new)

Alycia (alyciac) | 212 comments Task 20.6 - Seasoned Reader- Marie-Anne's Task: Medieval Time Technologies

I rolled a 2 and chose option 3
Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover (The Rules of Scoundrels, #4) by Sarah MacLean by Sarah MacLean

Points this post: 20
Total points: 135
Tasks completed: 9


message 720: by Peg (new)

Peg | 518 comments PegW

20.10 - Group Reads
Read ONE of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season

I read Killers of the Flower Moon and discussed my thoughts in the discussion, message 15.

Total Points this post-20
Total Points -30
Total Completed - 3
Total Books Read - 3


message 721: by Diane (new)

Diane  | 741 comments DIANE

15.7 - Don't Leave Fingerprints

Read a book set at least 50% in a location where cacao beans are grown. Required: If the setting is not evident on the book's main page include a reference or quote from the book when you post.

Trinidad and Tobago: No Pain Like This Body: A Novel by Harold Sonny Ladoo.

Set entirely in Trinidad. "Set in a turn-of-the-century Hindu community in the Eastern Caribbean" "struggles of living in poverty in the Hindu communities of Trinidad and Tobago".

Points Claimed this Post: 15
Total Points: 685/1270
Golden Oldies Tickets: 8
Big Book Tickets: 3
Books Read: 47
Tasks Completed: 33/67


message 722: by JC (new)

JC (jmnc) | 638 comments 15.6 - The Fugitive
Mainpage Genre Thriller
A Murderous Procession

Challenge total = 105


message 723: by Chandni (new)

Chandni (chandnin31) | 507 comments CHANDNI

15.7 - Don't Leave Fingerprints

Read a book set at least 50% in a location where cacao beans are grown.

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

The majority of this book takes place in Ghana.

[POINTS]
This Post: 15
Total Points: 165
Books Read: 11
Completed Tasks: 9


message 724: by Melissa (new)

Melissa (balletbookworm) | 915 comments Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM

5.4 - Best Laid Plans
I chose task 5.2 from the Spring 2017 season (Location, Location, Location) and read Necessary Medicine by MK York. The book is set in the Bay Area of California (mentioned in the blurb on the book's main page). Approved for length here.

20.8 - Nickels and Dimes - Nick KY’s Task: Dark Age Wonder
I read South and West: From a Notebook by Joan Didion. D and A are in "and," R in "from," and K in "notebook."

30.14 - Brooke TX's Task: SRC vs. SRC
I chose Options 1 and 4.
Option 1: I read Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Malone Scott (hardcover - 272 pages). K and S are in "books."
Option 4: I read The Prey of Gods by Nicky Drayden - 400 pages. N and D are in "grand."
272+400=672

Previous point total: 150
New points this post: 5+20+30
Total points: 205

New tasks completed in this post: 3
Total tasks: 13

GO tickets this post: 0
Total GO: 0
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 0


message 725: by Trish (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 3675 comments trishhartuk

30.10 Andy P’s Task: Calendar Boy

Book 1. Read a book written by a single author whose initials can be found in Either the word AUGUST OR in the word BONUS

Bean There, Done That, Sandra Balzo (184pg)
BonuS

Book 2. Read a book whose title(subtitles are excluded) contains ALL the letters in the word PARTY.

the killing of PollY cARTer, Robert Thorogood (333pg)

Total pages: 184 + 333 = 517pg

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

Total Points: 310
Tasks Completed: 17
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 2 (500+ x2)


message 726: by Lisette (new)

Lisette (illusie) Lusie

5.3 - Six Pack
Read a book that was FIRST published in a year that contains a 6.

Read The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
Published in 2016

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5.5 - June, July, August
Read a book with the number of pages as listed on Goodreads that includes the number 6, 7 or 8.

Read Fierce Winds Rising by R.F. Dinoso
389 pages

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5.7 - Medieval Times
Read a book that has been shelved at least 10 times as “medieval” from this list Popular Medieval Books

Read The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
Listed on page: 15

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5.9 - Isn’t It Romantic?
Read a book with a main page genre that includes “Romance” or “Romantic”.

Read His Broken Angel by Beth Ciotta

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10.5. June 19 - National Martini Day
read a book whose author's initials can be found in the phrase SHAKEN NOT STIRRED.

Read Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews

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10.10. Gimme S’more
Read s'more by an author you've read before. No rereads allowed.

Book already read: The Sorcerer's Daughter by Terry Brooks
Book new to me: The Black Elfstone by Terry Brooks

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15.1 - A One and A Two Cha Cha Cha
Book 1: Read a book that is identified in the Goodreads metadata as book #1 in a series. Whole numbers only.
AND
Book 2: Read a book that is identified in the Goodreads metadata as book #2 in a series. Whole numbers only. The book may be in the same series as Book 1 or in a different series.

Read #1 Her Sky Cowboy by Beth Ciotta
Read #2 His Clockwork Canary by Beth Ciotta

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15.6 - The Fugitive
Read a book with the main page genre Thriller.

Read Ongezien by Karin Slaughter

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Points this post: 70
Total Points: 70/1270
Books Read: 9
Tasks Completed: 8
GO Tickets: 0
BB Tickets: 0



message 727: by Lisette (new)

Lisette (illusie) Lusie

15.4 - Summer of Love

Book 1: Read a book with a main page genre of Fantasy, Music or a genre that contains History or Historical.
Book 2: Read a book with a word in the title, subtitle or author's name from this list of performers who appeared at the Fantasy Fair and Magic Mountain Music Festival

Option 2 Read one book that fulfills both Book 1 and Book 2 requirements.

Read Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews

Book 1 requirements:
- Fantasy is on the main page
Book 2 requirements:
- Band: Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band
- Word in title: Magic

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Points this post: 15
Total Points: 85/1270
Books Read: 10
Tasks Completed: 9
GO Tickets: 0
BB Tickets: 0


message 728: by Siobhan (new)

Siobhan J | 409 comments Siobhan

10.1. - Seven or Six?
Read a book that is #6 or #7 in a series.

Deep In the Woods (#6 Vampire Babylon) by Chris Marie Green

Points this post: 10

Total points: 265
Big book tickets: 1
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
Tasks completed: 13


message 729: by Marie (UK) (new)

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

Task 15.4 - Summer of Love


Option 2 - one book to fulfil both requirements
Burning Lamp (Arcane Society, #8)

Requirement 1 - MPG Fantasy
Requirement 2 - The word "Lamp" is in the list of performers Saturday June 10th "the Lamp of Childhood"

Points this post = 15
Total points to date = 520

Books and tasks this post - 1

Books to date = 33
Tasks to date = 39


message 730: by Julia (new)

Julia (julia103) | 2718 comments Julia103

5.4 - Best Laid Plans
Spring Task 5.2: Locked Rooms (set in California)

This post: 5 points,
Total Points: 120
Total BB tickets: 2
Tasks completed: 7


message 731: by Andrea (last edited Jun 25, 2017 07:39AM) (new)

Andrea loafer

15.5 - Scan It
Read a book where ALL of the letters UPC are found in the title and/or subtitle.

The Color Purple by Alice Walker
the Color PUrple

points: 15

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30.9 - Dakimel's Task: Rising Seniors
2: Read a book whose author’s initials can be found in the phrase SENIOR YEAR.

Rich and Pretty: A Novel by Rumaan Alam
no mmpb, pb: Rich and Pretty 304 pages
senioR yeAr

3: Read a book with one of the following words intact in the title or subtitle: MOUNTAIN, OCEAN, BRIDGE, HIKE, TRAIL.

The Bridge on the Drina by Ivo Andrić 314 pages
the BRIDGE on the drina
published in 1945, it is a "golden oldie"

points: 30

total: 235
BB: 4
GO: 3
tasks completed: 12


message 732: by [deleted user] (new)

5.5 - June, July, August

Task: Read a book with the number of pages as listed on Goodreads that includes the number 6, 7 or 8.
Book: Jane Boleyn: The True Story of the Infamous Lady Rochford
How it fits: 398 pages


message 733: by Elaine (last edited Jun 25, 2017 08:09AM) (new)

Elaine ElaineL

15.8 - Sink Your Teeth Into This
Required: Include the cover.


Read a book with teeth on the cover.

Skye Blue by Alexa Land
Skye Blue by Alexa Land

Points claimed this post: 15
Total points: 505
Books read: 41
Tasks completed: 29


message 734: by Bridgett (new)

Bridgett (brikie) | 5 comments 10.9 - In Case You Missed Them

I read The Mothers by Brit Bennett. This book is found on NPR's list of Best Books of 2016.

Points this post: 10
Total points: 40
Tasks complete: 2
Books read: 3
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0


message 735: by Christi (new)

Christi Reynard | 406 comments Creynard

5.6 - Find Wisdom

Giddy Up, Eunice: Because Women Need Each Other by Sophie Hudson

10.9. In Case You Missed Them
Losing It by Emma Rathbone

25.2 - Shanna Redwind's Task: Market Gardening
Option 1: Some Luck by Jane Smiley
On first page (1-50) of GR Popular Farming Books.

Option 2: Run to You by Rachel Gibson
Audiobook narrated by Tanya Eby, whose initials T.E. are found in MARKET.

Points this post: 40
Total points: 155
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Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 20


message 736: by Jukka (new)

Jukka Särkijärvi (nitessine) | 718 comments JUKKA

5.2 - Location, Location, Location
Book set in the location of a medieval wonder.
Sherlock Holmes: Year One by Scott Beatty is set entirely in England.

10.3. - Lean on Me
Book with "lean" intact in the title.
New Orleans by Night by Patricia Ann Roshell.

20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Brooklyn's Task: Lake Lida Love
Option 3: Book by an author whose initials are in TRIVIAL PURSUIT.
Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer.

25.10 - BellaGBear's Task: OLD LOVE AND NEW LOVE
Book A, option 2: Book with main page genre Science Fiction.
Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye, Volume 1 by James Roberts. I had not read the book before and the author was unfamiliar to me.

Book B, option 1: Book I read for the Spring Challenge.
James Bond, Vol. 1: VARGR by Warren Ellis. I read the book for the Spring Challenge and used it for task 5.9.

Points this post: 60
Big Books this post: 0
Golden Oldies this post: 0

Total Points: 185/1270
Total Books Read: 19
Tasks Completed: 16/67
Big Books Total: 0
Golden Oldies Total: 0


message 737: by Laura H L (new)

Laura H L (laurah30) | 504 comments Laurah30
30.14 - Brooke TX's Task: SRC vs. SRC
Option 3 p.1 The Book Thief 550 pages
Option 4 The Woman in Cabin 10 340 pages
author's initials, "RW" found in Grand Prize Winner

Total # of pages is 890

BB ticket - 1


message 738: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 5.5 - June, July, August

Read a book with the number of pages as listed on Goodreads that includes the number 6, 7 or 8.
A Welcome Murder by Robin Yocum by Robin Yocum (280 pages)
Points this post: 5
Total points: 185


message 739: by KarenF (last edited Jun 25, 2017 12:27PM) (new)

KarenF (cleocleveland) | 266 comments KAREN F

10.5. June 19 - National Martini Day

Undiscovered by Sara Humphreys

SH in SHAKEN NOT STIRRED

10.10. Gimme S’more

An Affair with a Notorious Heiress by Lorraine Heath

This book was new to me. I've previously read others by this author, most recently The Duke and the Lady in Red

Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 80


message 740: by Diane (new)

Diane  | 741 comments DIANE

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sandi's Task: Sunshine Mining Memorial
Pick one of the three options below and read one book that fits the task.

Option 3 Read a book with SURVIVAL as a main page genre.

Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival by Dean King. It is shelved as "Survival" by 72 users and was pre-approved in the help thread.

Points Claimed this Post: 20
Total Points: 705/1270
Golden Oldies Tickets: 8
Big Book Tickets: 3
Books Read: 48
Tasks Completed: 34/67


message 741: by Elaine (new)

Elaine ElaineL

25.2 - Shanna Redwind's Task: Market Gardening
REQUIRED: State in your post the options you chose.


Two book task...

Book 1, Option 2: Select a book with an Audio edition that has a Narrator or Reader with their first and last initials in the words MARKET GARDENING. NOTE: You may read the book in any format, not just audiobook.

REQUIRED: Include a link to the Audiobook edition with the narrator you are using as well as to the edition you read.

Coming Home by Alexa Land
Audio Edition: Coming Home Narrator: Greg Tremblay

Book 2, Option 3: Read a book that contains a vegetable from this List of Vegetables in the title, subtitle or series.
Last of the Summer Tomatoes by Sherrie Henry Vegetable: Tomatoes

Points claimed this post: 25
Total points: 530
Books read: 43
Tasks completed: 30


message 742: by Elaine (new)

Elaine ElaineL

20.4 – Golden Oldies – Kristi CO’s Task: Bound for Boston!
REQUIRED: Identify the option you chose.


Option 1: Read a book whose author’s initials can be found in the words HARVARD and/or MIT.

Rick's Bear by M. Tasia

Points claimed this post: 20
Total points: 550
Books read: 44
Tasks completed: 31


message 743: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie | 400 comments Stephanie127

Task 20.6 - Seasoned Reader- Marie-Anne's Task: Medieval Time Technologies: To get started, roll a virtual die, and use the number you get as specified in one of the options below.

--ROLLED A 1--

Option 1: Printing Press: Read a book with the number of words in the title you rolled.

Borne


Points this post: 20
Total points: 50/1270

Tasks completed: 5/67
Books read: 5


message 744: by Diana (new)

Diana Keener | 798 comments Diana K

30.5 - Catherine T's Task: Inspired by Books

Option 2 Read a book with all author initials found in the two phrases SO IT GOES and/or I CHING
At Home in the World: Reflections on Belonging While Wandering the Globe by Tsh Oxenreider 288 pages

Option 3 Read a book with the main page genre World War II. The genre may be standalone or embedded.
The Invisible Bridge 602 pages

1 Big Book Ticket


Task 30.14 - Brooke TX's Task: SRC vs. SRC

For this task, you can read one or two books, but the total number of pages read must be at least 600.
Opt 1. Read a book by a single author whose first and last name initials can be found in the phrase "IN IT FOR THE BOOKS."

The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
978 pages

2 Big Book Tickets

Points this post: 60
Total points: 265


message 745: by Fandury (new)

Fandury | 957 comments FANDURY

20.9 - Moderator’s Pet – Book Concierge: Happy Retirement

Option B: Read a book where ALL the letters of RETIREMENT can be found in the title, subtitle and/or author’s name.

You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams: My Life in Stories and Pictures by Alan Cumming

The letters of RETIREMENT can be found in the title/subtitle: you goTTa gEt bIggER dREaMs: my life iN stories and pictures

I read the kindle version, but the hardcover has 304 pages: You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams And Other Stories


Points this post: 20
Total Points: 95
Books Read: 6
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 746: by Mhairi (new)

Mhairi | 348 comments 10.6. Get Inspired
Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama

Barack Obama was featured on the 2008 list, among others.

15.7 - Don't Leave Fingerprints
The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma
Set in Nigeria.

Points this post: 25
Points in total: 140
Tasks completed: 12
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book tickets: 1


message 747: by Diane (new)

Diane  | 741 comments DIANE

10.9. In Case You Missed Them

Read a book from NPR's list of Best Books of 2016

The Vegetarian by Han Kang


Points Claimed this Post: 10
Total Points: 715/1270
Golden Oldies Tickets: 8
Big Book Tickets: 3
Books Read: 49
Tasks Completed: 35/67


message 748: by Andrea (new)

Andrea loafer

20.9 - Moderator’s Pet – Book Concierge: Happy Retirement
B) Read a book where ALL the letters of RETIREMENT can be found in the title, subtitle and/or author’s name. You need THREE E’s, TWO R’s, TWO T’s, and ONE each of I, M and N.

You are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
no mmpb, pb: You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life 256 pages
E's in arE, grEatnEss
R's in aRe, youR
T's in To, doubTing
I in doubtIng
M in awesoMe
N in doubtiNng

points: 20

total: 255
BB: 4
GO: 3
tasks completed: 13


message 749: by frugalitymom (new)

frugalitymom  (frugalitymom) 30.1 - Dlmrose's task: But Who's Counting

Book 1: Read a book with a TITLE of at least 2 words where every word in the title has the same number of letters. Numerals, symbols, punctuation marks within words and other characters count as letters, ex. can't = 5 letters, & = 1 letter. Subtitles should be ignored.

Deadly Donuts
6 Letters

Book 2: Using the letter count of a word from Book 1’s title, read a book with that number of words in the TITLE. All words count including articles. Numerals and symbols such as “&” count as words. Spaces determine words. Subtitles should be ignored.

Too Many Crooks Spoil the Broth
6 Words

Points This Task: 30
Total Points: 255
Total Tasks: 12
Big Books: 0
Golden Oldies: 0


message 750: by Jammin Jenny (last edited Jun 25, 2017 05:20PM) (new)

Jammin Jenny (jamminjenny) | 941 comments Readerboard Name: Jammin Jenny

Task 20.8 - Nickels and Dimes - Nick KY’s Task: Dark Age Wonder Dark Lover read 6/25

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 240/1270
Books Read: 23
Tasks Completed: 21
GO Tickets: 3
BB Tickets: 1



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