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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2017
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TessaVanessa15.9 Slaying Dragons
Read a book with the word "Dragon" in the title or subtitle or that has been shelved at least 3 times as dragons on this list of Popular Dragons Books.
I read You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister. Found on page 1 of the list. Shelved as dragons 349 times.
25.2 Shanna Redwind's Task: Market Gardening
Option 1: Read a book from this list of Agriculture books: Popular Agriculture Books or this list of Farming books: Popular Farming Books
I read O Pioneers! by Willa Cather. It is found on page 2 of Popular Farming Books.
I am claiming a GOLDEN OLDIE for this book.
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.
I read Host by Robin Cook. The audio edition was read by https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... George Guidall.277
Challenge 30.12 Wayne's Task: Canada 150!
Option 1: Read a book by an author whose first, last, and any middle initials are found in the word SESQUICENTENNIAL.
I read Snow Flower and the Secret FanSnow Flower and the secret fan by Lisa See. 269 pages
Option 4: Read a book with a cover that is at least 50% red/white.
I read
391 pages269+391=660 pages
Points this post:70
Total points: 395
Tasks completed: 25
Books read: 33
Big Book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 3
perletwo15.5 - Scan It - Read a book where ALL of the letters UPC are found in the title and/or subtitle.
Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor
Points this task: 15
Total points: 545
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 06
Big Book ticket requests: 01
Books read: 41
Tasks completed: 29
ElaineL30.3 - Bryony's Task: Enjoy the Journey
REQUIRED: State the option that you chose in your post.
Two Book Task...500 page minimum
Option 2: I Am the Walrus
Book 1: Read a book that has been shelved as 'classics' at least 2,000 times on this Goodreads list.
REQUIRED: Include the page of the list on which your book is found in your post.
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame 256 pages (Page 3 of list, shelved "classics" 3,613 times)
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 11.0
Book 2: Read a book that has been on your TBR for at least a year.
Hope Flames by Jaci Burton 320 pages
Pages: 256 + 320 = 576
Points claimed this post: 30
Total points: 720
Books read: 57
Tasks completed: 41
Siobhan5.3 - Six Pack
Read a book that was FIRST published in a year that contains a 6.
Tycoon by Joanna Shupe
No print edition, approved for length here.
First published Feb 23rd 2016
Points this post: 5
Total points: 325
Big book tickets: 1
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
Tasks completed: 19
Nick KY5.3 Six Pack I read House Made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday, originally published in 1967, with a “6” in the date.
5.5 June, July, August I read Ageless Wisdom vs. the Winds of Lunacy: The Choice by Lee Two Hawks, with 216 pages, the pagination contains a “6.”
25.8 Chris MD’s Quincy
Option 1. Presidents. President’s Name in the title. Target word is “Kennedy.” I listened to the audiobook, Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon by Larry Tye. The most popular paperback ed. has:
CLAIM ONE BIG BOOK for Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon at 624 pp.
Option 3. Dunkies. Coffee on cover. I read Latte Trouble by Cleo Coyle:
Points This Post: 35
Total Points So Far: 285
Big Books So Far: 500+ (2)
20.5 Option A: Hugo Award finalist
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 10.0
Won the Hugo in 2009
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 140/1270
Tasks completed: 8/67
Books Read: 11
Golden Oldies: 5
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(0)
Readerboard Name MAZZA1Task 5.9 - Isn’t It Romantic?
Read a book with a main page genre that includes “Romance” or “Romantic”.
Persuasion
Task 25.10 BellaGBear's Task: OLD LOVE AND NEW LOVE
Read two books, one from the A option and another from the B option.
Option A - Option 2
Read a book you have not read before that is also by an author you have not read before - With a main page genre of ‘science-fiction’ or ‘aliens’.
Ender's Game
This is my first book by this author and a new read to me
Option B - option 3
A book you have read before that is also on Popular to re read list https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
Animal Farm I have read this before and it is on the first page of that list
Points this post = 30
Points to date - 640
Tasks this post = 2
Books this post = 3
Tasks to date = 48
Books = 44
perletwo15.4 - Summer of Love - Option 2: Read one book that fulfills both Book 1 and Book 2 requirements: Read a book with a main page genre of Fantasy, Music or a genre that contains History or Historical; AND 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 (also in post 2).
The Color of Magic - genre Fantasy; list includes CB & the Magic Band
Points this task: 15
Total points: 560
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 06
Big Book ticket requests: 01
Books read: 42
Tasks completed: 30
Task 20.6 - Seasoned Reader- Marie-Anne's Task: Medieval Time TechnologiesRoll a virtual die, state the number, and the option you choose.
I rolled a 2. I chose option 1.
Option 1: Read a book with the number of words in the title you rolled.
Caliban's War by James S.A. Corey.
I also claim 1 Big Book Ticket. Caliban's War had 595 pages.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 40
Books read: 2
Tasks completed: 2
Big Book tickets: 1
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
PhantomswifeTask 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
The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani 475 pages
Book 2. Read a book whose title(subtitles are excluded) contains ALL the letters in the word PARTY
Earthly Possessions: eARThlY Possessions 222 pages
Total Pages = 697
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 215
Books Read: 14
Tasks Completed: 9
PegW5.10- Your Own 8th Wonder
Read a book of your choice.
I read Jack and Norman: A State-Raised Convict and the Legacy of Norman Mailer's "The Executioner's Song"
Total Points this post-5
Total Points -70
Tasks Completed - 5
Readerboard Name: Jammin JennyTask 15.10 Best Books
You on October 2014 list
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 360/1270
Books Read: 31
Tasks Completed: 27
GO Tickets: 3
BB Tickets: 1
perletwo20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sandi's Task: Sunshine Mining Memorial - Option #2 - For this option, read a book A) first published between May 2, 1972 and May 2, 1974 (inclusive of both dates)
Carrie - first printed 4/5/74
Points this task: 20
Total points: 580
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 06
Big Book ticket requests: 01
Books read: 43
Tasks completed: 31
Creynard15.7 - Don't Leave Fingerprints
Heat Wave by Karina Halle
Set at a hotel on Kauai, Hawaii USA. "Past the town of Hanalai, the road turns into twists and turns up the mountain."
15.9 - Slaying Dragons
Dragon Bones by Patricia Briggs
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Jukka's Task: SF, F, & WTF
Option A: Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
2009 finalist for Hugo Award for Best Novel.
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.
30.8 - Diana K’s Task: Where am I From and How Did I Get Here?
Book 1/Option A: Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas
Set in England, where both sides of my family are from.
Book 2:
by Brian KilmeadeMy ancestors came to this country on ships from England.
Points this post: 105
Total points: 235
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Tasks completed: 19
Books read: 25
Julia10315.5 - Scan It
Motives for Murder: A Celebration of Peter Lovesey; On His 80th Birthday by Members of the Detection Club
(U in mUrder, P in Peter, C in Celebration)
This post: 15 points,
Total Points: 190
Total BB tickets: 2
Tasks completed: 10
Oma12295.3 - Six Pack
Read a book that was FIRST published in a year that contains a 6 such as 1968, 1976 or 2016.
The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman
Total Points-120/1270
Total Tasks- 11/67
Total Golden Oldie Books-(1)
Total Big Books-500+(), 750+(),1000+()
Oma122015.10 - Best Books
Read a book from one of the Goodreads Newsletter Best Books of the Month lists.
Legend by Marie Lu
Required: State the date of the list. the date of the list is December 2011
Total Points-135/1270
Total Tasks- 12/67
Total Golden Oldie Books-(1)
Total Big Books-500+(), 750+(),1000+()
Anne (Booklady)5.2 - Location, Location, Location
Read a book set at least 50% in a location of a medieval wonder: England, Italy, Turkey, China, Egypt.
Set in Venice, Italy.
**Dead Lagoon by Michael Dibdin
**Big Book Ticket: Dead Lagoon is 512 Pages.**
10.5. June 19 - National Martini Day
Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the phrase SHAKEN NOT STIRRED = RS Rex Stout
*Black Orchids by Rex Stout
*Golden Oldie Ticket: Black Orchids was 1st published in May 1942
25. 9 - MegSCL's Task: Your Objective
Book 1: Read a book with the name of an object in its title (Plural, singular, and possessive forms of your book 2 cover object can be used, but no other variations)
Book 2: Read a book with that same object pictured on its cover.
Object: Chair
Book 1: The Rockin' Chair by Steven Manchester
Book 2: **
by Mo Hayder =Chair is above the author's first name, Mo.**Big Book Ticket: Ritual is 560 Pages.**
Points in These Tasks: 40
Golden Oldies in This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets in This Post: 2
Pages Read in This Post: 1536
Totals:
Total Points: 275/1270
Total Golden Oldies: 1
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(3), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 18/67
Total Books Read: 23
Total Pages Read in Summer 2017 SRC: 8595
Amber15.9 - Slaying Dragons
Book with the word "Dragon" in the title or subtitle or on the list (this book meets both requirements - it's on pg 1 of the list)
His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
Audio, MMPB for length
20.3 - Best Review - Heather (Gibby)'s Task: Highly Recommended
Option B - book which has at least 1000 Goodreads Reviews
At time of posting, this book has 1,711 reviews.
Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Jukka's Task: SF, F, & WTF
Option A - book that has been a Hugo Award finalist
This was a Hugo nominee for Best Graphic Story in 2015 and it's listed in the approved post here.
Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery by Kurtis J. Wiebe
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sandi's Task: Sunshine Mining Memorial
Option 3 - MPG of Survival
MPG was verified here.
The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel
30.5 - Catherine T's Task: Inspired by Books
Option 1 - Re-read a book you last read a decade or more ago
This is a reread and I last read it at least 15 years ago (and I definitely didn't remember it being as creepy as it was this time).
The Doll's House by Neil Gaiman
Paperback, 232 pgs
Option 3 - MPG World War II
MPG was verified and approval is shown here.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
ebook, MMPB for length, 544 pgs
**The Book Thief is a Big Book, claiming 1 BB ticket.**
232 + 544 = 776 pgs > 600 pgs
30.6 - Mazza1's Task: First Friday
Option 1 - book first published between 25th June and July 7th (inclusive) of any year
First published June 30th, 2016.
The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
Option 3 - book whose title, not including subtitles, exceeds two words and is either alliterative or a tautogram
The title is alliterative and was approved here (at the bottom of the list).
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
Audio, MMPB for length
Points this post: 135
Total points: 135
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets: 1
Ava Catherine30.4. Sandy's Task: Follow the Author
For book 1, read a book of your choice written by a single author.
Book 1: The Children Act by Ian McEwan 240 pages
For book 2, read a book with at least one word in the title/subtitle that begins with each of the initials of the author of book 1. All initials in the book 1 author's name must be used.
Book 2:Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History by Erik Larson 323 pages
IM, author's initials, are found at the beginning of Isaac's and Man in the title.
240+343=563 total pages
total=970
20.9 - Moderator’s Pet – Book Concierge: Happy RetirementOption A, a main character who works in criminal justice: The Art of Detection by Laurie R. King
paperback edition The Art of Detection 528 pages
Points this post: 20
Total points: 195
Ava Catherine15.4 - Summer of Love
Book 1: Read a book with a main page genre of Fantasy, Music or a genre that contains History or Historical.
AND
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.
The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett
main page genre; fantasy 11,091 users
word = Magic (Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band)
total=985
Ava Catherine30.3 - Bryony's Task: Enjoy the Journey
Option 1: The long and winding road
Book one: Read any book that is at least 500 pages long.
Edgar and Lucy by Victor Lodato 535 pages
Book two: Read any book from Buzzfeed's list of the 25 most challenging books you will ever read.
#24 on Buzzfeed's list of 25 most challenging books
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf 268 pages
535+268=803 pages
total=1015
Post #75.10- Your Own 8th Wonder
Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 12
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Task 20.6 - Seasoned Reader- Marie-Anne's Task: Medieval Time Technologies
I rolled a 3
Option 1: Friends vs. Family
Points this post:25
Total Points:165
Books read:14
Tasks Done:10
5.6 - Find WisdomRead a book with the name Sophia or a related name found in Behind the Name - Sophia in the title, subtitle or author's name
Closed Casket by Sophie Hannah
French
Points This Task: 5
Total Points: 350
Total Tasks: 17
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
Marina H5.3 - Six Pack
Dawn by Elie Wiesel
First published in 1960
81 pages - I'm using the option to use one book between 80-99 pages for this task
Points this post: 5
Total points: 170
Big book tickets: 2
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
Tasks completed: 9
5.10- Your Own 8th WonderThe After House
10.3. - Lean on Me
The Cleansing
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Lauren Jodi's task: Wonder Woman
Option 2: DOUBLE TROUBLE Everything, Everything
Approved in task help thread msg #14
Points this post: 35
Points total: 175
GO total: 0
BB total: 2
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 14
Sheila20.1 - Most Improved Player - Lauren Jodi's task: Wonder Woman
Option 1: SECRET IDENTITY
Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts(J.D.Robb/Nora Roberts)
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Brooklyn's Task: Lake Lida Love -
Option 3 - initials found in Trivial Pursuit
Killer View by Ridley Pearson20.8 - Nickels and Dimes - Nick KY’s Task: Dark Age Wonder
Dark Water by Robert Bryndza20.9 - Moderator’s Pet – Book Concierge: Happy Retirement
Option A:
The Chill of Night by James HaymanDetective
Paperback, 432 pages
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25.8 - Chris MD's Task: Quincy, You’re My Home
1. Presidents.
Deep Storm by Lincoln Childand
6. Library.
One False Move by Harlan CobenI have previously read Deal Breaker and Drop Shot both by Harlan Coben
All 3 books were from the library
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Total Points = 370
Catherine TTask 10.2 - Celebrate Alban Hefin
read a book from the druid list
Hounded by Kevin Hearne
page 1 of list
Task 10.5 - June National Martini Day
read a book with author initials in SHAKEN
The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter
initials KS
I read an ARC
most popular paperback: Goede dochter = 512 pages
claiming big book
Task 30.3 - Enjoy the Journey
option 1, book 1 - read a book over 500 pages
Valour by John Gwynne
640 pages - claiming big book
option 1, book 2 - read a book from the Buzzfeed list
Nightwood by Djuna Barnes
#18 on the list
152 pages
640 +152 > 500 pages
Task 30.4 - Follow the Author
book 1 - The Chronicles of Clovis by Saki
171 pages
book 2 - read a book with book 1 author initial(s) the title word first letters
Last Stand by Rachel E. Carter
Saki initial S starts STAND
171 + 452 > 500 pages
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80 points; new total = 385
20.7 - SUNSHINE MINING MEMORIALOPTION 3 - A Matter of Days which has Survival as a main page genre.
30.4 - FOLLOW THE AUTHOR
BOOK 1 - The Girl Who Came Home by Hazel Gaynor which has 384 pages.
BOOK 2 - The Girl He Knows which has 200 pages.
Hazel = He
Gaynor = Girl
384 + 200 = 584 pages.
30.12 - CANADA 150!
OPTION 1 - Then He Kissed Me by Laura Trentham which is 301 pages long.
OPTION 3 - The Imposter Bride which I borrowed from the library and is set in Canada, mostly in Montreal. This book is 352 pages long.
301 + 352 = 652 pages.
TOTAL POINTS - 350
Sara G15.3 - Common Good
Option 2: Read ONE book that fulfills both Book 1 and Book 2 requirements.
Read a book written by an author whose FIRST name as it appears on Goodreads begins with a letter that appears on this list of the most common initial letters in first names in English: J, M, R, A, D, C.
and
Read a book written by an author whose LAST name as it appears on Goodreads begins with a letter that appears on this list of the most common initial letters in last names in English: R, M, W, B, C, S.
Diamond Head by Cecily Wong
Points this post: 15
Total points: 345
Nick KY20.4 Kristi CO’s Bound for Boston I read Supercontinent: Ten Billion Years in the Life of Our Planet by Ted Nield, Option 3 – “Science” as a GR genre.
30.1 Dlmrose’s Who’s Counting?
Book 1. I read Prague Fatale by Philip Kerr. Each word in the title has 6 letters.
Book 2. I read The Man Whom the Trees Loved by Algernon Blackwood, with 6 words in the title.
Points This Post: 50
Total Points So Far: 335
Cindy FTask 5.10 Your Own 8th Wonder
Book of my choice
5th Wheel by Kate Calloway
Points this post:5
Total points:10
Tasks completed:2
Books read:2
Golden Oldies:0
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(0)
Peakles20.3 - Best Review - Heather (Gibby)'s Task: Highly Recommended
Option B: Book with more than 1000 GR reviews.
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman.
There are 4,145 reviews as of 7/3/17.
Tasks: 1
Points: 20
DIANE25.11 - Sarah E's Task: Treasure Hunting
This is a TWO book task. Pick two different options. REQUIRED: state which options you chose.
Option 1: Which direction?
Pick your compass direction from the 16-point compass rose. Using the title only, the first letter of each word in the title must match the letters of one of the abbreviations used for compass directions. REQUIRED: state the direction you are using AND its abbreviation.
I chose North (N) and read Nada by Carmen Laforet.
Option 3: X marks the spot
Read a book with an X found somewhere in the title, subtitle, or author's name.
Andean Express by Juan De Recacoechea
I am claiming a GO Ticket for Nada, which was first published in 1944.
Points Claimed this Post: 25
Total Points: 900/1270
Golden Oldies Tickets: 12
Big Book Tickets: 4
Books Read: 63
Tasks Completed: 46/67
Readerboard: SAM M5.4 - Best Laid Plans
Used Spring 2017 Task 5.5 - March, April, May
Read a book with the number of pages as listed on Goodreads that includes the number 3, 4, or 5.
The Return of the King - my edition has 520 pages
★★ The Return of the King is a Big Book (520 pages). Claiming 1 Big Book ticket for this book ★★
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 100/1270
Books Read: 9
Tasks Completed: 7
Golden Oldie Tickets: 1
Big Book Tickets: 2
Jess Philly20.6 - Seasoned Reader- Marie-Anne's Task: Medieval Time Technologies
For this task I rolled a 4 and chose option 1. I read Kill the Next One.
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 40
SiobhanReposting this from message 948! Sorry for the delay, unexpectedly had the weekend from hell and didn't notice until now. <<
15.1 - A One and A Two Cha Cha Cha
1: Read a book that is identified in the Goodreads metadata as book #1 in a series. Whole numbers only.
Spectred Isle by KJ Charles
(No print edition (as of yet), approved for length here)
#1 in the Green Men series. I received an ARC of this book.
2: Read a book that is identified in the Goodreads metadata as book #2 in a series
The Truth About Cads and Dukes by Elisa Braden
(I read the kindle version, the Paperback (no MMP): The Truth about Cads and Dukes)
#2 in the Rescued from Ruin series.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 325
Big book tickets: 1
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
Tasks completed: 19
Task 10.5 June 19 - National Martini Day Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the phrase SHAKEN NOT STIRRED
Serving Victoria: Life in the Royal Household by Kate Hubbard
Points this post: 10
Total points: 25
Big book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 1
Tasks completed: 3
Sandra5.6 - Find Wisdom
All the Best People by Sonja Yoerg
Points this post: 5
Total points to date: 110
Emsreviewsbooks5.3 - Six Pack
I read All You Need to Be Impossibly French: A Witty Investigation into the Lives, Lusts, and Little Secrets of French Women by Helena Frith Powell. It was first published in 2006.
5.4 - Best Laid Plans
I read From This Moment by Elizabeth Camden. It fits task 5.5 - March, April, May from Spring, because it has a page count with both a 3 and 4 in it.
10.10. Gimme S’more
I read Rogue by Gina Damico. I have also read Croak by the same author. Rogue is NOT a reread for me (nor will it ever be...didn't like it.).
15.3 - Common Good
Option 2: I read All By Myself, Alone by Mary Higgins Clark. M is on the list for first names, and C is on the list for last names.
20.10 - Group Reads
I read Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. My post in the discussion thread is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Points this post: 55
Total Points: 140
Books Read: 12
Tasks Complete: 11
KAREN F5.1 - A (Wo)Man of Letters
Magic at the Gate by Devon Monk
DM in MEDIEVAL
5.6 - Find Wisdom
A Most Unlikely Duke by Sophie Barnes
15.9 - Slaying Dragons
Nice Dragons Finish Last by Rachel Aaron
30.1 - Dlmrose's task: But Who's Counting
Book 1: Dark Debt by Chloe Neill
4 Letters in each word - 4 word title
Book 2: Fortune Favors the Wicked by Theresa Romain
Points this post: 55
Total points: 135
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Lauren Jodi's task: Wonder WomanOption 2.
Madame Mephisto by A.M. Bakalar
Points this post: 20
Points in total: 160
Tasks completed: 13
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book tickets: 1
ElaineL20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sandi's Task: Sunshine Mining Memorial
Option 3 - Read a book with SURVIVAL as a main page genre.
The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG - BL: 9.7 - AR Pts: 23.0
Requesting 1 Golden Oldie ticket--original publication year of 1812
Points claimed this post: 20
Total points: 740
Books read: 58
Tasks completed: 42
Ava Catherine25.10 - BellaGBear's Task: OLD LOVE AND NEW LOVE
Option A: Unexpected pleasures
Option 1: to find the good in bad
Read a book on the first three pages of one of these lists:
The Most Begun "Read But Unfinished" (Initiated) Book Ever
Favorite Poorly-Rated Books
Her by Harriet Lane
This book and author are new to me.
Found on the list Favorite Poorly-Rated Books; page 2 about #114
For option B, a book you have read
Option 3: go with the crowd
Read a book from the first 3 pages of this list: Popular to Reread Books.
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
Page 1 of the list Popular to Reread Books
This book is a reread for me.
total=1040
perletwo20.9 - Moderator’s Pet – Book Concierge: Happy Retirement - Read one book, at least 250 pages long, that fits one of the following options:
A) Read a book with a main character who works in Criminal Justice (e.g. police, FBI, District attorney, etc) or Healthcare (e.g. doctor, nurse, hospital administrator, etc).
Unnatural Causes m.c. Scotland Yard C.I.D. Adam Dalgiesh
Points this task: 20
Total points: 600
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 06
Big Book ticket requests: 01
Books read: 44
Tasks completed: 32
10.8. "The (Fill In The Blank) Who..."The Cat Who Dropped a Bombshell by Lilian Jackson Braun
Points this post: 10
Total points: 190
Tasks completed: 14
5.9 - Isn’t It Romantic?Cress by Marissa Meyer
Points this post: 5
Total points: 195
Tasks completed: 15
Oma122915.6 - The Fugitive
Read a book with the main page genre Thriller.
Three Tales from the World of Cotton Malone: The Balkan Escape, The Devil's Gold, and The Admiral's Mark by Steve Berry
Total Points-50/1270
Total Tasks- 13/67
Total Golden Oldie Books-(1)
Total Big Books-500+(), 750+(),1000+()
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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I read Blood from a Stone by Donna Leon. Author's initials, DL, appear in meDievaL
15.3 - Common Good
I chose option 2 and read one book that satisfies both criteria, Miniatures: The Very Short Fiction of John Scalzi by John Scalzi (I listened to the audiobook but linked to the hardback - the only paper edition).
First name starts with J, surname starts with S, thus satisfying both criteria.
30.3 - Bryony's Task: Enjoy the Journey
I chose option 2.
For book 1, I read Invisible Man. It appears on p. 4 of the classics list linked in the task, currently about 10th on the list. Shelved 2819 times as "classics." 581 pages.
For book 2, I read Alanna: The First Adventure. This has been on my TBR since 2010. I listened to the audiobook, but linked to the top MMPB for page purposes. 274 pages. Childrens is not currently showing as a main page genre, but if it should show up, the ARBF IL is UG.
Total pages 855, exceeding the required 500 page minimum.
Points this post: 50
Total points: 260