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Andy P.Task # 30.4. Sandy's Task: Follow the Author
Book 1, Read a book of your choice written by a single author.
by Owen Laukkanen (360 p)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.
by Anna Quindlen. Author's initials are OL Object Lessons (262 p)page count 360+262=622>500 page requirement
Points this post: 30
Total points: 585
Readerboard Name: Kathy P30.7 - TessaVanessa's Task: My Favorite Things
Option 1 JUNETEENTH
J in James
U in bUchanan
2 Ns in buchaNan and presideNt
Three Es In EvEr and thE
Two Ts in worsT and The
One H in tHe
Worst. President. Ever.: James Buchanan, the POTUS Rating Game, and the Legacy of the Least of the Lesser Presidents
Option 2 on page 2 of list
Secrets of a Charmed LifePoints this post: 30
Books this post: 2
Totals
Points: 160
BB:0
GO: 0
Total Task completed: 7
Total Books read: 8
Readerboard Name: Kathy P15.10 - Best Books
February 2014 list
Glitter and Glue
Points this post: 15
Books this post: 1
Totals
Points: 175
BB:0
GO: 0
Total Task completed: 8
Total Books read: 9
Andy P.Task # 30.11 - Perletwo's task: A Place Both Wonderful and Strange
Book 1. Read a book set at least 50 percent in one of the states used as a setting in the series: Washington, British Columbia
by Jim Lynch Slightly more than 50% set in Washington State, the rest in British ColumbiaBook 2 Read a book first published in 2017
by Elly Griffiths Published 2/23/17Points this post: 30
Total points: 615
Christine V15.7 - Don't Leave Fingerprints
The Old Man and the Sea Set in Cuba
Points this post: 15
Total points: 85
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 7
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 500=4, 750=0, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=4)
ElaineL10.7. They Go Together
REQUIRED: Include the cover in your post.
Read a book that has a number word on the cover.
Thirty Things by Cate Ashwood
Points claimed this post: 10
Total points: 1120
Books read: 86
Tasks completed: 62
ElaineL25.1 Justme's Task: Peace Corps
Two Book Task...401 page minimum
Book 1: Read a nonfiction book to assist you in your 'chosen service area' and explain how it is useful or why you chose it.
Country: Madagascar
Chosen Service Area: Education
Book: The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child by Donalyn Miller (227 pages)
Reason: Getting kids excited about reading is a powerful tool to gaining literacy skills which opens doors to become successful adults.
Book 2: Read one of the 600+ books that I have rated 5* on GR (following SRC normal rules). Justme's Read Bookshelf.
Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews (301 pages)
Total Pages: 227 + 301 = 528
Points claimed this post: 25
Total points: 1145
Books read: 88
Tasks completed: 63
Julia10320.5 - Bigger is Better - Jukka's Task: SF, F, & WTF
Option A: Too Like the Lightning (2017 Hugo Finalist for best novel)
This post: 20 points,
Total Points: 250
Total BB tickets: 2
Tasks completed: 14
20.1 - Read a book whose title consists of at least two words beginning with the same letter.Livia Lone
25.8 -
Option 5: Read a book with a main page genre of World War I or World War II, standalone or embedded. - Beneath a Scarlet Sky
Option 6: Read a book by an author that you’ve read at least twice before AND that you borrowed from your local library. REQUIRED: Include in your post links to two books by this author that you have read before and state that you borrowed this book from the library.
Book: Twice Tempted
Previous Books: Halfway to the Grave and One Foot in the Grave and I got this one from my library.
Points this Post: 45
Total Points: 280
5.2 - Location, Location, LocationA Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Wikipedia noted "Set in present-day England…" & I can confirm 100%
5.4 - Best Laid Plans
"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."
Bear Grylls Great Outdoor Adventures: An Extreme Guide to the Best Outdoor Pursuits by Bear Grylls
256 pages
10.5. June 19 - National Martini Day
Smoke & Mirrors (Brad Chen #2) by Kel Robertson
author's initial, KR, found in shaKen not stiRred
15.3 - Common Good
Option 2: Read ONE book that fulfills both Book 1 and Book 2 requirements.
First & Last Names begin with C
The Demon King (Seven Realms #1) by Cinda Williams Chima
Author's first name, Cinda, & last name, Chima
1x Bigger is Better (506 pages)
30.14 - Brooke TX's Task: SRC vs. SRC
Option 4: Read a book by a single author whose first and last name initials can be found in "GRAND PRIZE WINNER".
The Wise Man's Fear (The Kingkiller Chronicle #2) by Patrick Rothfuss
author's initial, PR, found in PRize
2x Bigger is Better Tix (994 pages)
Total this Post: 65
Golden Oldies: 2
Bigger is Better: 6
Season Total: 490
Task 20.9 – Moderator’s Pet – Book Concierge – Happy RetirementREQUIRED: 250+ pages: 368 pages
Option B: All letters of RETIREMENT in title/subtitle
Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II
ElEphaNT CoMany: ThE InspiRing SToRy
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This Post: 20 points
Total points to date: 340 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier): 2
Big Books Read: (1) 500 pg / (1) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 3
CELESTER 5.5 - June, July, August
The Best of Robert Service
pages - 126
points/post: 5
total points: 30
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Brooklyn's Task: Lake Lida LoveOption 1 – The Woman Who Is the Midnight Wind: Stories first published 1987
20.3 - Best Review - Heather (Gibby)'s Task: Highly Recommended
Option B: The Pledge by Kimberly Derting
Points this post: 40
Points total: 430
GO total: 0
BB total: 3
Tasks completed: 28
Books read: 36
perletwo25.12 - Amanda A's Task passed to McCathy: Trip to Yellowstone - Option 3: For this option read a book where an author’s initials can be found in “OLD FAITHFUL”.
Replica by Lauren Oliver
I read the kindle ebook, but the top pb ed. is 560 pages, qualifying for a Big Book ticket.
Option 5: read a book with a main page genre of Travel, Nature, or Adventure.
You Only Live Twice - adventure genre verified
Points this task: 25
Total points: 825
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 07
Big Book ticket requests: 02
Books read: 60
Tasks completed: 40
Diana K.5.3 - Six Pack. Read a book that was FIRST published in a year that contains a 6 such as 1968, 1976 or 2016
Backroads of Paradise: A Journey to Rediscover Old Florida
25.3 - Diane Whitney's Task: First Time for Everything. 1 Book - Read one book that fulfills all the requirements for two different options and is at least 500 pages in length.
City of Dreams: A Novel of Nieuw Amsterdam and Early Manhattan 592 pages. It fulfills all 3 options: new-to-me author, 1st in series (Old New York #1) and I can make the word Moaned from the 1st letters.
Claiming One Big Book Ticket
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.
The Stranger by Albert Camus 123 pages
Claiming one Golden Oldie ticket - 1st publ. in 1942
Option 3: read a book that a) you checked out from a library and b) is set at least 50% in Canada.
The Colony of Unrequited Dreams 576 pages. Takes place in Newfoundland, Canada.
Claiming another Big Book Ticket.
Points this post: 60
Total points: 750
Readerboard name: Tori Grace 20.8 Dark Age Wonder
Read a book whose title/subtitle contains the letters DARK.
Captive in the Dark by C.J. Roberts
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
Points this post: 20
Points total: 25
Pages read: 521
MegSCL10.1. - Seven or Six?
The Other Side of Dawn (Tomorrow #7)
10.6. Get Inspired
Amy Schumer was listed in 2015. The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo
TOTAL TO DATE
points: 115
BB tickets: 1
15.3 - Common GoodOption 2: Read ONE book that fulfills both Book 1 and Book 2 requirements.
Book 1: 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
Book 2: 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.
Thunderbird Falls C.E. Murphy C M
15.4 - Summer of Love
Option 2: Read one book that fulfills both Book 1 and Book 2 requirements.
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.
Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band
Ritual Magic Magic
15.7 - Don't Leave Fingerprints
Read a book set at least 50% in a location where cacao beans are grown: Florida USA
Branded Sanctuary setting Tampa, Florida
15.8 - Sink Your Teeth Into This
Read a book with teeth on the cover.
15.9 - Slaying Dragons
Read a book with the word "Dragon" in the title or subtitle. Plurals and possessives of the word in the title work.
Nice Dragons Finish Last
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Lauren Jodi's task: Wonder Woman
Read ONE book from the following options.
Option 2: DOUBLE TROUBLE
Read a book whose title consists of at least two words beginning with the same letter.
Mind Magic M
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Brooklyn's Task: Lake Lida Love
Chose from one of the following options.
Option 3 – Read a book written by a single author whose initials can be found in the words MONOPOLY or TRIVIAL PURSUIT.
One Good Dragon Deserves Another Rachel Aaron RA
20.4 – Golden Oldies – Kristi CO’s Task: Bound for Boston!
Choose one option and read one book.
Option 1: Read a book whose author’s initials can be found in the words HARVARD and/or MIT.
My Guardian Alanea Alder AA
20.6 - Seasoned Reader- Marie-Anne's Task: Medieval Time Technologies
This task is a one book task.
To get started, roll a virtual die, and use the number you get as specified in one of the options below.
REQUIRED: State the number you rolled and the option you choose.
You rolled 1 die:
1
Timestamp: 2017-07-23 20:29:34 UTC
Option 2: Numbering System: Read a book where the number you rolled appears in the date the book was first published.
Mortal Ties 2012
20.9 - Moderator’s Pet – Book Concierge: Happy Retirement
Read one book, at least 250 pages long, that fits one of the following options:
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. REQUIRED: Point out the letters (BOLD)
Mischief and the Masters Paperback, 436 pages
Mischief and the Masters by Cherise Sinclair
30.12 - Wayne's Task: Canada 150!
completing 2 of the following options. total page count for the two options must be at least 600 pages.
Option 1: Read a book by an author whose first, last, and any middle initials are found in the word SESQUICENTENNIAL.
Protecting His Own Cherise Sinclair CS
Paperback, 262 pages
Option 4: Read a book with a cover that is at least 50% red/white.
Paperback, 426 pages262+426 = 688 pgs
30.14 - Brooke TX's Task: SRC vs. SRC
read one or two books, but the total number of pages read must be at least 600.
Option 2: Read a book with both a 1 and a 5 found in the first published year (e.g. 2015 or 1995).
Servicing the Target 2015
Paperback, 340 pages
Option 4: Read a book by a single author whose first and last name initials can be found in "GRAND PRIZE WINNER".
No Good Dragon Goes Unpunished Rachel Aaron RA
Paperback, 516 pages
304+516 = 820 pgs
**Requesting Big Book Ticket**
No Good Dragon Goes Unpunished Paperback, 516 pages
50.1 - Diane's Task: On the Mend
For this task, you need to read one book for each of 3 options AND your books must total at least 801 pages.
Option 1. Must Move.
Read a book with a present-tense action verb in the title or subtitle.
Unbinding Paperback, 378 pages
approved - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Option 3. Variations in Theme.
Read a book with a title that describes your summer or current state of affairs. REQUIRED: Briefly explain how this title applies to you.
Rough Canvas Paperback, 402 pages
2 reasons, I am nearing a new phase of my life, coming out of retirement & so many possibilities it is difficult to choose...and I am working on house renovations, so the house is like a (very rough) canvas.
Option 6: Physical Therapy
Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in PHYSICAL THERAPY.
My Brother's Keeper Alanea Alder AA Paperback, 258 pages
378+402+258 = 1038 pgs
Cumulative Total 285 pts
1 Big Book Ticket
trishhartuk10.3 Lean on Me
To celebrate the Leaning Tower of Pisa, read a book in which the word “lean” appears intact in the title/subtitle or author’s name.
The Cat, the Vagabond and the Victim, LEANn Sweeney
Points this Task: 10
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No
10.5. June 19 - National Martini Day
Read a book whose author’s initials can be found in the phrase SHAKEN NOT STIRRED.
A Winter's Tail, Kathy Daley
Read the kindle edition. PB reference link here
shaKen not stirreD
Points this Task: 10
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No
Total Points: 555
Tasks Completed: 31
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Books: 3 (500+ x3)
Delicious Dee5.3 - Six Pack
book substitution
Assigned a Mate - first published 2016
5.6 - Find Wisdom
Beware of Dragons - Sophie Stern - Sophie found as the behind the name link; ebook only (5pt conditional) approved #6330 of the ebook approval thread
10.8. "The (Fill In The Blank) Who..."
The Woman Who Heard Color
30.1 - Dlmrose's task: But Who's Counting
book a - Hard Play - 2 word title, 4 letters each word
book b - The Thing About Love - 4 word title
Points this Post: 45
Points Overall: 485
Big Book Tickets: 500+ (1)
SweetMelissa10.9. In Case You Missed Them
Commonwealth, Ann Patchett, 7/5/17
15.3 - Common Good
Option 2: The Stars Are Fire, Anita Shreve, 7/23/17
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Brooklyn's Task: Lake Lida Love
Option 1: The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood, published 1985, 7/10/17
20.4 – Golden Oldies – Kristi CO’s Task: Bound for Boston!
Option 1: From Sand and Ash, Amy Harmon, 7/18/17
Task 20.6 - Seasoned Reader- Marie-Anne's Task: Medieval Time Technologies
Rolled 4: Option 1: I Let You Go, Clare Mackintosh, 6/30/17
20.9 - Moderator’s Pet – Book Concierge: Happy Retirement
Option 1: Hot Blooded, Lisa Jackson, 7/12/17
25.2 - Shanna Redwind's Task: Market Gardening
Option 2: A Spell of Trouble, Leighann Dobbs, narrator Amy Rubinate (A Spell of Trouble), 7/4/12
Option 3: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, Fannie Flagg, 7/5/17
Point this post: 130
GO this post: 0
BBT this post: 0
Total points: 260
Total GO: 1
Total BBT: 3
Brooklyn10.4 – Surprise!
Read a book from the “best books you accidentally read” thread.
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells (found in post 71)
**claiming a Golden Oldie – book originally published in 1895**
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10.7 – They Go Together
Read a book that has a number word on the cover.
by Jay Asher (approved in the help thread)====================
15.8 – Sink Your Teeth Into This
Read a book with teeth on the cover.
by David Sedaris====================
20.9 – First Time for Everything
Option A:Read a book with a MC in criminal justice.
Raging Heatby Richard Castle
MC is a NYPD detective
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30.12 – Canada 150!
Book 1: Option 1
Read a book by an author whose initials are found in SESQUICENTENNIAL.
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah
sesquiceNTennial
Book 2: Option 4
Read a book with a cover that is at least 50% read and white.
by Janet Evanovich (approved in the help thread)Points this post: 85
Total points: 250/1270
Tasks completed: 15/67
Books read: 19
Golden Oldies tickets: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
ElaineL50.1 - Diane's Task: On the Mend
REQUIRED: State the options you chose in your post. Cover tasks require that you include the cover in your post.
Three Book Task...801 page minimum
Book 1: Option 4: Healing and Recovery - Read a book found in the first 5 pages of the Medicine and Literature list.
REQUIRED: State the list page and number of the book.
Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach 348 pages (Page 2 of list)
Book 2: Option 5: KHP, or Kitty Healing Powers - Read a book with the stand-alone word “cat” found in the title or subtitle. Plurals and possessives work.
The Cat's Meow by Stormy Glenn 254 pages
Book 3: Option 6: Physical Therapy - Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in PHYSICAL THERAPY. One qualifying author in a work by multiple contributors works.
I've Got Sand In All the Wrong Places by Lisa Scottoline 320 pages
Pages: 348 + 254 + 320 = 922
Points claimed this post: 50
Total points: 1195
Books read: 91
Tasks completed: 64
Sandra25.3 - Diane Whitney's Task: First Time for Everything
I chose to read one book that fulfills all the requirements for two different options and is at least 500 pages in length
The Lost Army Of Cambyses by Paul Sussman
This book fulfills the following options:
Option 2 - Read the first book in a New-To-You series.
This is the first book in the 'Yusuf Khalifa' series and this is a 'new-to-me' series.
Option 3 - Read a book with at least four words in the title/subtitle, take first letter from each word and use letters to anagram word that is at least four letters long.
There are 5 words in the title and the first letter from each word are: T,L,A,O,C = COAT
The Lost Army Of Cambyses has 592 pages.
Book previously approved in msg #22 of task Help Thread.
Points this post: 25
Total points to date:210
Sandra15.3 - Common Good
Option 2: Read ONE book that fulfills both Book 1 and Book 2 requirements
Watch Me Disappear by Janelle Brown
Author's initials are JB.
Requirement Book 1: book written by author whose FIRST name begins with letter that appears on list of most common initial letters in first names in English: J, M, R, A, D, C
Requirement Book 2: book written by author whose LAST name begins with letter that appears on list of most common initial letters in last names in English: R, M, W, B, C, S
Points this post: 15
Total points to date: 225
Readerboard name: Rebecca OH10.5. June 19 - National Martini Day
I read The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino, whose initials appear in SHAKEN NOT STIRRED.
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Lauren Jodi's task: Wonder Woman
Option 1 - an author who uses a pseudonym
I read Ali and Nino: A Love Story by Kurban Said. While the Goodreads author page suggests the author was Lev Nussimbaum, many other sources agree the author's true identity remains unknown.
30.1 - Dlmrose's task: But Who's Counting
Book one: Wild Ones: A Sometimes Dismaying, Weirdly Reassuring Story About Looking at People Looking at Animals in America - each word in the title has four letters
I listened to this on audio. There is no MMPB; the link to the PB is Wild Ones: A Sometimes Dismaying, Weirdly Reassuring Story About Looking at People Looking at Animals in America.
Book two: The Price of Salt - the title is four words long
Points this post: 60
Total points: 370
15.7 - Don't Leave FingerprintsA book set in a chocolate country - Read Delirium by Laura Restrepo. This is fully set in Colombia. I was able to travel there a few months ago so was very interested to read a few books set there and this task worked perfect!
Points these task: 15
Total points: 80
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 0
Big Book ticket requests: 0
Books read: 11
Tasks completed: 5
Sandra10.5. June 19 - National Martini Day
Two Nights by Kathy Reichs
Author initials are KR which can be found in SHAKEN NOT STIRRED.
Points this post: 10
Total points to date: 235
trishhartuk15.4 Summer of Love
Option 1: Read one Book 1 AND one Book 2.
Book 1. Read a book with a main page genre of Fantasy, Music or a genre that contains History or Historical.
River of Teeth, Sarah Gailey
Read the kindle edition. PB reference link here
Shelved as Fantasy by 88 users, Historical by 42 users.
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.
Mum's the Word, Kate COLLINS
The author shares a surname with Rodger COLLINS (listed third in message #2)
Points this Task: 15
Books Read: 2
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No
Total Points: 570
Tasks Completed: 32
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Books: 3 (500+ x3)
Sarah E5.8 - Under the Summer Moon
The Red Umbrella
AR BookFinder: IL: MG+ - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 8.0
15.7 - Don't Leave Fingerprints
A Brighter Sun
100% set in Trinidad. The description for the only other edition (A Brighter Sun) is clearer about the setting.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 110
Emsreviewsbooks20.9 - Moderator’s Pet – Book Concierge: Happy Retirement
Option A: I read Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop. Lieutenant Montgomery is a main character and a police officer. He's referenced by title in the GR description, but if that isn't enough, here's a link: https://wickedscribes.wordpress.com/t... He's listed as Monty Montgomery.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 205
Books Read: 16
Tasks Complete: 15
Emsreviewsbooks20.8 - Nickels and Dimes - Nick KY’s Task: Dark Age Wonder
I read mARKeD in flesh by Anne Bishop.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 225
Books Read: 17
Tasks Complete: 16
ElaineLTask 30.10 - Andy P's Task: Calendar Boy
Two Book Task...500 page minimum
Book 1: Read a book written by a single author whose initials can be found in the word BONUS.
Wild Embrace by Nalini Singh 385 pages
Book 2: Read a book whose title (subtitles are excluded) contains ALL the letters in the word PARTY.
My Nest Isn't Empty, It Just Has More Closet Space: The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman by Lisa Scottoline 256 pages
P: sPace
A: hAs
R: moRe
T: nesT
Y: mY
Pages: 385 + 256 = 641
Points claimed this post: 30
Total points: 1225
Books read: 93
Tasks completed: 65
Mod
I read Dingo by Charles de Lint. de Lint also writes as Samuel M. Key.
25. 9 - MegSCL's Task: Your Objective
The object is gun.
For book 1, I read The House Gun, with the word "gun" in the title.
For book 2, I read
, with a gun on the cover.Task 30.10 - Andy P's Task: Calendar Boy
For book 1, I read A Nice Class of Corpse by Simon Brett. I read the kindle edition, but linked to the top MMPB for page purposes - 221 pages. Author initials, SB, found in "Bonus."
For book 2, I listened to the audiobook of Await Your Reply. For page purposes, the top MMPB, Cette vie ou une autre, has 384 pages. The word "party" is found in the title:
P in Reply
A n Await
R in Reply
T in Await
Y in Your
Total pages 221 + 384 = 605
Points this post: 75
Total points: 510
Oma12295.7 - Medieval Times
Read a book that has been shelved at least 10 times as “medieval” from this list Popular Medieval Books
St. Peter's Fair by Ellis Peters
This book was shelved 70 times and found on Page 2 of the list
Total Points-360/1270
Total Tasks- 27/67
Total Golden Oldie Books-(2)
Total Big Books-500+(), 750+(),1000+()
Readerboard name: Tori Grace 5.4 Best Laid Plans
Read a book that fits a Spring 2017 5, 10, or 15 point task.
I chose 5.5 March, April, May—read a book with page numbers including 3, 4, or 5.
Lost & Found by Nicole Williams, the paperback version, has 353 pages.
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 3
Points this post: 5
Points total: 30
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KATIEGIRL25.11 - Treasure Hunting
Option 3: A book with an X in the title, subtitle or author's name.
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
X - lerouX
First published 1909. Claiming as GOLDEN OLDIE ticket.
Option 4: A book from the first 5 pages of the Best Lesser-Known Books list.
Hawksong by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
Listed on Page 1.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 100
Total tasks: 5
BB total: 0
GO total: 4
Andy P.Task # 30.6 - Mazza1's Task: First Friday
Option 1. Read a book first published between 25th June and July 7th (inclusive) of any year.
Dry Bones in the Valley by Tom Bouman first published July 7, 2014
Option 2. From the Catholic Fiction list:
The End of the Affair by Graham Greene page 1 # 14 on list
Points this post: 30
Total points: 645
KATIEGIRL30.14 - SRC vs SRC
Option 1: A book by a single author whose initials are in IN IT FOR THE BOOKS.
The Golden Lad: The Haunting Story of Quentin and Theodore Roosevelt by Eric Burns
thE Books
300 pages
Option 2: A book with a 1 and a 5 in the publication year.
The Royal We by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan
First published 2015.
454 pages
300 + 454 = 754 (greater than 600 pages)
Points this post: 30
Total points: 130
Total tasks: 6
BB total: 0
GO total: 4
Siobhan25.11 - Sarah E's Task: Treasure Hunting
I chose option 2 and 3
Option 2: How many paces?
Roll two dice to determine how many paces you should take. Read a book that is the same number in a series as the total number rolled.
I rolled a 1 on the first dice and a 1 on the second (snake eyes!), which added up to 2.
Threshold (Whybourne and Griffin #2) by Jordan L Hawk
(I read the kindle version, the paperback (No MMP): Threshold)
Option 3: X marks the spot
Read a book with an X found somewhere in the title, subtitle, or author's name.
Hexmaker By Jordan L Hawk
(I read the kindle version, the paperback (No MMP): Hexmaker)
Points this post: 25
Total points: 505
Big book tickets: 1
Golden Oldies tickets: 1
Tasks completed: 29
5.9 - Isn’t It Romantic?Borrower of the Night
'Romance' isn't currently showing up as a genre, but it was approved here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
10.6 - Get Inspired
Conversations With Myself by Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela is on the list in 2004 and 2005
10.8 - "The (Fill In The Blank) Who..."
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales
30.5 - Catherine T's Task: Inspired by Books
Option 2: The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
'E' from GOES and 'C' from CHING
This book qualifies for the one-book option since it is 848 pages, which is more than the required 600.
*** Two Big Book Tickets claimed - 848 pages
Points this post: 55
Total points: 125
Total Golden Oldies: 2
Total Big Book Tickets: 2
Mod
25.7 - TrishHartUK's Task: Strawberries and Cream
option 1, initials MW, creaM straWberries: Lost and Found in Macedonia: A Journey to Unexpected Places by Marilyn Wheeler
PB: Lost and Found in Macedonia: A Journey to Unexpected Places
option 2, 2 authors: The Girl in the Glyphs by David C. Edmonds and Maria Nieves Edmonds
PB: The Girl in the Glyphs
Task 30.10 - Andy P's Task: Calendar Boy
book 1, initials AS in AuguSt: House of Stone: A Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East by Anthony Shadid, 336 pages
book 2, PuRgATorY: Purgatory Chasm by Steve Ulfelder, 292 pages
336 +292 = 628
30.12 - Wayne's Task: Canada 150!
option 1, initials TS: The Catch by Taylor Stevens, 368 pages
option 2, I borrowed A Darkness Absolute by Kelley Armstrong from the Florham Park Public Library, set in Canada: "Rockton town detective Casey Duncan....You must apply to live in Rockton and if you're accepted, it means walking away entirely from your old life, and living off the grid in the wilds of Canada- description from City of the Lost book #1", 416 pages
368 +416 = 784
total = 970
Dakimel5.6 - Find Wisdom
While the Duke Was Sleeping by Sophie Jordan
15.3 - Common Good
option 2: The Escape by Mary Balogh
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Jukka's Task: SF, F, & WTF
A: Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening (Graphic Story, 2017)
30.2 - Ava Catherine’s Task: Celebrate Summer
1:
4: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
30.7 - TessaVanessa's Task: My Favorite Things
3:
(384 pgs) 5: Long Way Home by Katie McGarry (400 pgs) - #29 on girl dog list
30.12 - Wayne's Task: Canada 150!
1: The Lawrence Browne Affair by Cat Sebastian (336 pgs)
4:
(514 pigs)TALLY:
This post - 130 points
Total - 590
Readerboard name: Tori Grace20.6 Medieval Time Technologies
Option 1: Read a book with the number of words in the title you rolled. I rolled a two.
Save Me by Jenny Elliott
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 4
Points this post: 20
Points total: 50
10.7. They Go TogetherA book with a number word on the cover: Seven Minutes in Heaven by Eloisa James
Points this post: 10
Total points: 375
Brooke TX15.5 - Scan It
Read a book where ALL of the letters UPC are found in the title and/or subtitle.
15.9 - 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.
25.7 - TrishHartUK's Task: Strawberries and Cream
Option 1: Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM.
Option 2: Read a book with two authors.
Points
This Post: 55
Total Points: 660
Completed Tasks: 36
Books Read: 61
ElaineL20.1 - Most Improved Player - Lauren Jodi's task: Wonder Woman
REQUIRED: State the option you chose when posting.
Option 1: SECRET IDENTITY - Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.
REQUIRED: If the author's GR profile does not mention their pseudonym, please provide a link to the information when posting.
Red Lily by Nora Roberts
Nora Robert's GR author profile mentions that she also writes as J.D. Robb.
Points claimed this post: 20
Total points: 1245
Books read: 94
Tasks completed: 66
Readerboard name: witchygal30.4. Sandy's Task
Book 1, read a book of your choice written by a single author.
I read Life, the Universe and Everything by Douglas Adams. Number of pages = 224 pages.
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.
I read Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon. Initials of Douglas Adams (D.A) found in the title of Drums of Autumn. Number of pages = 1070. I claim three Big books for this book.
Total number of pages read - 244 + 1070 = 1314 which is over the 500 page requirement.
Books read: 2
Points: 30
Big Book: Yes (3 tickets)
Golden Oldie: No
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Total points and stats for Summer 2017 Reading Challenge
Books read: 14
Points: 250
Big Book: 4
Golden Oldie: 1
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20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Brooklyn's Task: Lake Lida Love
Option 3: Her True Match by Paige Tyler
PT in Trivial Pursuit
20.4 – Golden Oldies – Kristi CO’s Task: Bound for Boston!
Option 1: The Lady Travelers Guide to Scoundrels & Other Gentlemen by Victoria Alexander
VA in Harvard
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Jukka's Task: SF, F, & WTF
Option A: Ancillary Mercy by Ann Leckie
Hugo finalist in 2016
Points this post: 60
Total points: 280