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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2017
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Cindy FTask 20.9 Happy retirement!
Main character works in healthcare
Hope in Hell: Inside the World of Doctors Without Borders by Dan Bortolotti
Points this post:20
Total points:140
Tasks completed:12
Books read:14
Golden Oldies:0
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)
Laurah3020.2 - Rookie at the Top - Brooklyn's Task: Lake Lida Love
Option 3 - Read a book written by a single author whose initials can be found in the words MONOPOLY or TRIVIAL PURSUIT.
by Lisa See ( L and S found in Trivial Pursuit)
Cindy FTask 20.6 Medieval Times Technologies
Rolled 2
Option 2: #2 in year published
I Know a Secret by Tess Gerritsen Published 2017
Points this post:20
Total points:160
Tasks completed:13
Books read:15
Golden Oldies:0
Big books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)
Sara G25.6 - Lavender's Task: Derivative Work
Book 1: A Study In Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas
Book 2: A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
Book 1 is a retelling of Book 2, with the main character recast as a "fallen woman."
Points this post: 25
Total points: 875
Mod
I originally posted Setting Up Your Sewing Space: From Small Areas to Complete Workshops for task 5.10. I am moving that and replacing it.
5.10- Your Own 8th Wonder
Replacing original choice with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Childrens is not currently listed as a main page genre, but in case it shows up, the ARBF data is IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 14.0.. No new points.
15.2 - All’s Well Than Ends Well
For book 1, I read Heart of Darkness - "darkness" ending in "ness."
For book 2, I read Filthy Rich: A Powerful Billionaire, the Sex Scandal that Undid Him, and All the Justice that Money Can Buy: The Shocking True Story of Jeffrey Epstein - "powerful" ending in "ful."
15.5 - Scan It
I am moving Setting Up Your Sewing Space: From Small Areas to Complete Workshops to this task.
UP found in up
C found in Complete.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 1175
Amy FL20.3 - Best Review - Heather (Gibby)'s Task: Highly Recommended
Option B: Don't You Cry (2,637 reviews)
20.4 – Golden Oldies – Kristi CO’s Task: Bound for Boston!
Option 3: #GIRLBOSS – nonfiction, business
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Jukka's Task: SF, F, & WTF
Option A: The Princess Diarist - Hugo Award for Best Related Work, 2017
20.8 - Nickels and Dimes - Nick KY’s Task: Dark Age Wonder
Dark Matter
20.9 - Moderator’s Pet – Book Concierge: Happy Retirement
Option B: The Millionaires by Brad Meltzer (RETIREMENT: ThE MIllioNaiREs by bRad mElTzer)
Points this post: 100
Total points: 390
Sarah E25.11 - Sarah E's Task: Treasure Hunting
Option 1
I chose south (S) and read Scarlet
I read the kindle edition, top paperback (no MMP) is Scarlet
Option 3
Mister Monday by Garth Nix
Points this post: 25
Total points: 600
Andy P,Task # 5.9 - Isn’t It Romantic?
Read a book with a main page genre that includes “Romance
by Barbara DelinskyRomance on main page (57 users)
Points this post: 5
Total points:1265
Sarah E30.9 - Dakimel's Task: Rising Seniors
Option 2: Author initials in SENIOR YEAR
The Mighty Dead: Why Homer Matters by Adam Nicolson
I read the kindle edition, top paperback (no MMP) is The Mighty Dead: Why Homer Matters with 314 pages
Option 5: MPG of Health
An Apple A Day
I read the kindle edition, top paperback (no MMP) is An Apple a Day: A Memoir of Love and Recovery from Anorexia with 320 pages
Points this post: 30
Total points: 630
Andy P.5.10- Your Own 8th Wonder
Read a book of your choice
by G.D. Gearino This is my choice.Points this post: 5
Total points: 1270
KELLI KK**5.4 - Best Laid Plans
Didn't quite finish last time? Read a book that fits one of the Spring 2017 5, 10 or 15 point tasks.
I chose task:
15.10. Spring Gardening
Read a book whose author's initials can be found in GARDENING.
Croak
By Gina Damiko
GarDening
Points this post: 5
Total points: 125
Mod
Sarah E30.3 - Bryony's Task: Enjoy the Journey
Option 2
Book 1
Uncle Tom's Cabin
On page 2 of the list - (shelved 5077 times as classics)
I read the kindle edition, top MMP is Uncle Tom's Cabin with 530 pages
Golden Oldie - first published in 1852. I claim 1 GO ticket.
Big Book - 530 pages. I claim 1 BB ticket.
Book 2
The Report - 240 pages
I don't have a TBR, but I've been planning to read this ever since I bought it in 2012.
530 + 240 = 770 pages
Points this post: 30
Total points: 660
GO tickets this post: 1
Total GO tickets: 2
BB tickets this post: 1
Total BB tickets: 2
Cindy FTask 10.5 National Martini Day
Authors initials in SHAKEN NOT STIRRED
(KS) by Karin Slaughter Last Breath
Points this post:10
Total points:170
Tasks completed:14
Books read:16
Golden Oldies:0
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)
Bluegrass Pam10.10 Gimme S’more
Dodger by Terry Pratchett
This book is new to me and I have also read Johnny and the Bomb by Terry Pratchett.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 260
Tasks Completed: 14 / Books Read: 17
Total BB: 1 / Total GO: 1
LAVENDERTask 20.6 - Seasoned Reader- Marie-Anne's Task: Medieval Time Technologies
Option 1: Read a book with the number of words in the title you rolled.
Santa Olivia by Jacqueline Carey 341 pages
I rolled a 2. The book has 2 words in the title.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 510
Tasks Completed: 28
Books Read: 38
Big Book Tickets: 4
Golden Oldie Tickets: 6
Readerboard Name: Nicola TTask: 30.6 - Mazza1's Task: First Friday
THIS IS A 2 BOOK TASK - choose 1 book from each of 2 different options. REQUIRED: state the options you chose in your post.
I chose Option 2: read a book from the first 2 pages of any of these lists
Catholic Fiction
Notable Atheist Books
Wicca and other Pagan based Fiction
I read The Handmaid's Tale which is found on page 2 (joint no.135 at time of posting) of the Notable Athiest Books list.
I also chose Option 3. Read a book whose title, not including subtitles, exceeds two words and is either alliterative or a tautogram
I read This Savage Song
Task: 30.10 - Andy P's Task: Calendar Boy
This is a two book task. One book should fulfill the requirement for Book 1, the second for book 2. The total page count for the two books should be 500 or more pages.
For 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, NOT a combination of both words
I read a book by Samit Basu (BONUS): Turbulence (360 pages)
For Book 2: read a book whose title(subtitles are excluded) contains ALL the letters in the word PARTY
The letters do NOT have to be consecutive although they may be.
I read The Improbability of Love : The ImPRobAbilitY of Love (416 pages )
Total pages: 360 + 416 =776 > 500
Points this post: 30 + 30 =60
Final Stats for Summer 2017:
Points Overall: 365
GO Overall:2
BB Overall:1
Books Read:23
Tasks Completed: 17
5.2 - Egypt - The Painted Queen5.3 - Published in year with a 6 - Small Great Things
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 445
trishhartuk25.12 - Amanda A's Task passed to McCathy: Trip to Yellowstone
Option 1: For this option read a book with a setting of at least 75% in Wyoming, Montana or Idaho or set in Yellowstone Park.
Any Other Name, Craig Johnson
At least 75% of the book is set in Wyoming, (with a brief detour into South Dakota)
Read the kindle edition. PB reference link here
Option 4: In honor of the native people of this land, read a book whose main character is Native American or written by an author of Native American descent.
Killers of the Flower Moon: Oil, Money, Murder and the Birth of the FBI, David Grann
Non-fiction about the Osage tribe: approved for this option in help thread message #46: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Read the kindle edition. PB reference link here
Points this Task: 25
Books Read: 2
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No
Total Points: 875
Tasks Completed: 45
Golden Oldies: 4
Big Book tickets: 6 (3x500+ = 3; 1x1,000+ = 3)
20.10 - Group ReadsThe Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
My post is number 25.
30.5 - Catherine T's Task: Inspired by Books
Option 1.
The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory - 661 pages (1 big book ticket)
This is a re-read; I first read it while I was at university in 2005. It's still an enjoyable read, but having read a great deal around this subject in the interim, I find the plot even sillier than I did initially.
Points this post: 50
Points in total: 485
Tasks completed: 27
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 3
Readerboard Name - LaureY10.5. June 19 - National Martini Day
In honor of martinis (and James Bond's famous phrase), read a book whose author's initials can be found in the phrase SHAKEN NOT STIRRED. If there are multiple listed authors, one author's initials is sufficient.
Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristof
*I claim a Big Book Ticket for this book as it has 599 pages.*
Points this post: 10
Total points: 405
Total Books: 35
Total Tasks: 24
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies: 4
Big Book Tickets this post: 1
Total Big Book Tickets: 8
5.5 June, July, AugustI read Nefertiti by Michelle Moran - 463 pages
20.10 Group Reads
I read Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann and posted about it here.
New Total: 385
Readerboard Name - LaureYTask 20.6 - Seasoned Reader- Marie-Anne's Task: Medieval Time Technologies
*I rolled a 1*
Option 1: Printing Press: Ultimately giving us the gift of books! In honor of this invention, read a book with the number of words in the title you rolled.
Abhorsen by Garth Nix
*I claim a Big Book Ticket for this book as it has 518 pages.*
Points this post: 20
Total points: 425
Total Books: 36
Total Tasks: 25
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies: 4
Big Book Tickets this post: 1
Total Big Book Tickets: 9
Mod
I read Heads in Beds: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality, found on the November 2012 Best Books of the Month list.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 1190
15.5 - Scan ItRead a book where ALL of the letters UPC are found in the title and/or subtitle.
Duplicity
dUPliCity
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15.6 - The Fugitive
Read a book with the main page genre Thriller.
It's been shelved by 2 users as "thriller" and book was verified on message 21 of help thread
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20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Brooklyn's Task: Lake Lida Love
Option 1 – Read a book first published between July 1974 and July 1989, inclusive. REQUIRED: State the date your book was first published.
This book was first published in 1975
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* All books are ARC's
POINTS
Points This Post: 50
Points Total: 285/1270
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
GO Total: 1
BB Total: 4
Tasks Completed: 16/67
By Peakles10.10 - Gimme S'More
Author: Neil Gaiman
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
This book is new to me.
I have previously read American Gods
15.6 - The Fugitive
Main page - Thriller
Into the Water by Paula Hawkins
15.10 - Best Books
Best books of the month
Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue
This was on the Best Books of the Month list for August 2016.
https://www.goodreads.com/best_books_...
20.1 - Most Imporved
I Am Woman Hear Me Roar list
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...
by Jane Austen found on page 1, entry #3520.2 - Rookie
Option 1
A book published between 7/74 and 7/89.
if on a winter's night a traveler.
by Italo CalvinoFirst published in 1979.
20.6 - Seasoned Reader
Rolled a 2. Option 1
Read a book with a 2 word title.
Ape House
by Sara Gruen20.9 - Moderator's Pet
All letters of RETIREMENT in title/subtitle/author
What Stands in a StoRm: thrEE Days In ThE WoRst SuperstorM to Hit the South'sTorNado Alley
What Stands in a Storm: Three Days in the Worst Superstorm to Hit the South's Tornado Alley by Kim Cross
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30.2 - Ava Catherine’s Task: Celebrate SummerThis is a two book task. Read one book from each of two different options.
REQUIRED: Identify which options you select when you post.
Option 4: Vacation
Read a book whose author’s initials can be found in VACATION.
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
I read an ARC of this book.
Option 5: Personal Growth
Select a book from the first fifteen (15) pages of the list Books that Changed the Way You View Life.
The Prophet
This book is on page 1, position 11. It was first published in 1923; I am claiming one Golden Oldie Ticket.
Points this post: 30/Total points: 235
G.O. this post: 1/Total G.O. 3
10.1. - Seven or Six?One of Our Thursdays is Missing (Thursday Next #6) by Jasper Fforde
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)
The Empty Chair (Lincoln Rhyme #3) by Jeffery Deaver
1x Bigger is Better tix (512 pages)
Book 2: Read a book with that same object pictured on its cover.
Dawn of the Dreadfuls (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies 0.52) by Steve Hockensmith
approval from help thread
30.13 - JennRenee's Task: A Busy Year of Changes
"A. An old house ready to go for the sale
Book 1 - Read a book with the word old, forgotten, broken, unused in the title/subtitle. The words must match exactly."
Old Magic by Marianne Curley
Book 2- Read a book with Retelling as a main page genre – the genre may be stand alone or embedded
The Mermaid's Daughter by Ann Claycomb
Total this Post: 65
Golden Oldies: 2
Bigger is Better: 7
Season Total: 1,020
DebraJeanTask 10.1 Seven or Six?
I read A Breath of Snow and Asheswhich is book 6 in the Outlander series.
I am also claiming 2 BB tickets for this book with 1,456 pages
perletwo10.9. In Case You Missed Them - Read a book from NPR's list of Best Books of 2016
The Mothers
Points this task: 10
Total points: 1270
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 11
Big Book ticket requests: 03
Books read: 96
Tasks completed: 67
*****can't believe i read the whooooooole thing*****
DebraJeanTask 10.10 Gimme S'more
I read Stories I'd Tell in Bars by Jen Lancaster. This book is new to me.
Previously I had read another book by this author called Bitter Is the New Black: Confessions of a Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smartass, Or, Why You Should Never Carry A Prada Bag to the Unemployment Office
Mod
5.2 - Location, Location, LocationThe Jackal's Head set all in Egypt
5.10- Your Own 8th Wonder
Please Remain Calm for my one Conditional book
Verified here
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
695 + 10 = 705
BB 4
GO 4
15.1 - A One and A Two Cha Cha ChaBook 1: Read a book that is identified in the Goodreads metadata as book #1 in a series.
Coming to Rosemont by Barbara Hinske
Book 2: Read a book that is identified in the Goodreads metadata as book #2 in a series.
Torch Ginger by Toby Neal
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 146/1270
Tasks Completed: 9
Books Read: 11
Golden Oldies:
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
MegSCL30.6 - Mazza1's Task: First Friday
Option 1: Read a book first published between 25th June and July 7th.
The Muse - first published 30 June 2016
option 3: ALLITERATION - Tell the Truth
Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil
30.8 - Diana K’s Task: Where am I From and How Did I Get Here?
My Dad migrated from Malaysia to Australia by plane
Book 1: Option A: The Rice Mother - Set 99% in Malaysia
**580pp - 1 big book ticket
Book 2:
TOTAL TO DATE
points: 305
BB tickets: 5
Amy FL10.3. - Lean on Me
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine (eLEANor)
10.4. Surprise!
Since We Fell by Dennis Lehane mentioned in message 33
15.8 - Sink Your Teeth Into This
30.3 - Bryony's Task: Enjoy the Journey
Option 3:
Book 1 - On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King (320 pages)
Book 2 -
(290 pages)30.4. Sandy's Task: Follow the Author
Book 1: Lost & Found by Brooke Davis (272 pages)
Book 2: Behold the Dreamers (B - Behold, D - Dreamers, 380 pages)
Points this post: 95
Total points: 485
30.12 - Wayne's Task: Canada 150! 2 books, 600 pages total.
I chose:
Option 1:Another term for a 150th anniversity is sesquicentennial. Read a book by an author whose first, last, and any middle initials are found in the word SESQUICENTENNIAL. Letters may only be used as often as they appear in the word.
I read Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen. 252 pages
Option 3:For this option, read a book that a) you checked out from a library and b) is set at least 50% in Canada.
REQUIRED: state in your post that this book was checked out from the library. If the setting is not evident on the book's main page include a reference or quote from the book when you post.
I checked the book Annabel out from the library. It is set in Canada. It has 465 pages.
Total pages read:717
Points: 30
Total Points 300
Number of tasks completed:16
Number of books read: 20
Readerboard Name: McCathy20.10 - Group Reads
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann
My Post
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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.
Spencer Cohen, Book Three by N.R. Walker
Author's initials N&W in - straWberries aNd cream
Option 2: Read a book with two authors either writing under both names or using a single name.
Pure Lust Vol. 2 by M.S. Parker & Cassie Wild
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25.11 - Sarah E's Task: Treasure Hunting
Option 1: Which direction? - 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 (16-points). REQUIRED: state the direction you are using AND its abbreviation.
Wrong by Jana Aston
Direction: West = W
Title's initial is W
Option 3: X marks the spot - Read a book with an X found somewhere in the title, subtitle, or author's name.
Fix Her Up by Carey Heywood
X in Fix
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30.4. Sandy's Task: Follow the Author
For book 1, read a book of your choice written by a single author.
Chocolate Fudge Murder by Summer Prescott
Author's initials S & P
Paperback edition: Chocolate Fudge Murder 164 pgs
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.
Set the Pace by Kim Karr
Author's initials from Book 1:
S = Set
P = Pace
Paperback edition: Set the Pace 420 pgs
164 + 420 = 584 pages ✓
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30.6 - Mazza1's Task: First Friday
Option 1: Read a book first published between 25th June and July 7th (inclusive) of any year.
Paper and Fire by Rachel Caine
First published July 5, 2016
Option 3: Read a book whose title, not including subtitles, exceeds two words and is either alliterative or a tautogram
Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
Title is Tautogram - all letters in title begin with D
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Points this post: 130
Total Points: 990
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Brooklyn's Task: Lake Lida LoveOption 3 – Read a book written by a single author whose initials can be found in the words MONOPOLY or TRIVIAL PURSUIT.
Het goede leven by Reinier Sonneveld.
R en S are found in TRIVIAL PURSUIT
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.
Just Don't Fall: A Hilariously True Story of Childhood, Cancer, Amputation, Romantic Yearning, Truth, and Olympic Greatness by Josh Sundquist.
Just Don't Fall: A Hilariously True Story of Childhood, Cancer, Amputation, Romantic Yearning, Truth, and Olympic Greatness
R in Romantic
E in True
T in True
I in Childhood
R in Story
E in Yearning
M in Olympic
E in Greatness
N in Romantic
T in Just
Points this post: 40
Total points: 40
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
FANDURY5.3 - Six Pack
Read a book that was FIRST published in a year that contains a 6
Angels of Music by Kim Newman
Book was first published 2016
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 500
Books Read: 40
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books:500+(4)750+(0)1000+(0)
Readerboard Name: McCathy15.2 - All’s Well Than Ends Well
Book 1: Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle that ENDS in “ness”.
Before the Darkness by Leslie Lee Sanders
Darkness ends in -ness
Book 2: Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle that ENDS in ‘ful”.
Beautiful Mistake by Vi Keeland
Beautiful ends in -ful
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15.7 - Don't Leave Fingerprints
Read a book set at least 50% in a location where cacao beans are grown: Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Gabon, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Côte d’Ivoire, Jamaica, Martinique, St. Lucia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, Togo, Florida USA, Hawaii USA, Vanuatu, Venezuela.
Peppermint Murder by Summer Prescott
Set in Florida - from book summary page "A horrific murder shakes the town of Calgon, Florida like never before."
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30.3 - Bryony's Task: Enjoy the Journey
Option 3: Paperback writer
Book one: Read a book by a single author who appears on Wikipedia's list of writers of airport novels.
The Whole Truth by David Baldacci 406 pgs
2nd author on list
Book two: Read a book with any of the following items on the cover: the sun, a swimming pool, a beach, a hotel - identified by a sign or name on the building, ice cream, a sun lounger or beach chair, a parasol - for sun protection, not a rain umbrella, or a sandal or pair of sandals.
A Week At The Beach by Virginia Jewel
Beach, beach chair and flip flops on cover
PB Edition: A Week At The Beach 222 pgs
406 + 222 = 628 pages ✓
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30.7 - TessaVanessa's Task: My Favorite Things
1. Read a book with all the letters of JUNETEENTH in the title, subtitle and/or author's name.
White Hot Kiss by Jennifer L. Armentrout
All letters in - white HoT kiss JENNifEr armEntroUT
PB Edition: White Hot Kiss 392 pgs
5. Read a book with one of the top 100 dog names as the author’s first or last name.
Shifting Dreams by Elizabeth Hunter
Author's last name Hunter is #38 on list
PB Edition: Shifting Dreams 270 pgs
392 + 270 = 662 pages ✓
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Points this post: 90
Total Points: 1080
20.8 - Nickels and Dimes - Nick KY’s Task: Dark Age WonderRead one book whose title/subtitle contains the letters DARK.
The Undertaking by Audrey Magee
Points this post: 20
TOTAL POINTS: 375
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Book Tickets: - (500+); - (750+)
Total tasks completed: 19
Total books read: 24
Thank you to all the Mods and task-creators for a fab Summer challenge
M1NKS15.6 - The Fugitive
Smiley's People
15.7 - Don't Leave Fingerprints
Rain and Other South Sea Stories Pub 1921
* I Claim 1 x Golden Oldie Ticket *
These stories are mostly set in the islands of Samoa as the
reviews detail #1 & #3 for example.
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 1155
Golden Oldies: 29
Big Books:500(4); 750(1); 1000(0)
Tasks Completed:
DONE: 5 Point Tasks - 10 out of 10
DONE: 10 Point Tasks - 10 out of 10
DONE: 15 Point Tasks - 10 out of 10
DONE: 20 Point Tasks - 10 out of 10
25 Point Tasks - 11 out of 12
30 Point Tasks - 11 out of 14
DONE; 50 Point Task - 1 out of 1
M1NKS25.8 - Chris MD's Task: Quincy, You’re My Home
4.
Pub 1882* I Claim 1 x Golden Oldie Ticket *
6. The Quiet Gentleman
Borrowed from the library, two other books I've read of hers are: Cotillion & Devil's Cub
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 1180
Golden Oldies: 30
Big Books:500(4); 750(1); 1000(0)
Tasks Completed:
DONE: 5 Point Tasks - 10 out of 10
DONE: 10 Point Tasks - 10 out of 10
DONE: 15 Point Tasks - 10 out of 10
DONE: 20 Point Tasks - 10 out of 10
DONE: Point Tasks - 12 out of 12
30 Point Tasks - 11 out of 14
DONE; 50 Point Task - 1 out of 1
M1NKS30.5 - Inspired by Books
2. Silas Marner Pub 1861- so it GoEs
* I Claim 1 x Golden Oldie Ticket *
3. The Book Thief 555 pgs (Genre verified in help thread)
* I Claim 1 x Big Book Ticket *
30.6 - First Friday
2. The Heart of the Matter Pub 1948 (Catholic, Pg 1)
* Claim 1 x Golden Oldie Ticket *
3. The Seven Serpents (I have read this cover to cover)
30.9 - Rising Seniors
1.
Pub 1933(books)* I Claim 1 x Golden Oldie Ticket *
Paperbook included for page length Heavy Weather
4. The Hunger Games Pge 1
And that should be that - baring ending up on the wall of shame yet again of course.
As always a big thank you to the mods for their very hard work.
Points this post: 90
Total Points: 1270
Golden Oldies: 33
Big Books:500(5); 750(1); 1000(0)
Tasks Completed:
DONE: 5 Point Tasks - 10 out of 10
DONE: 10 Point Tasks - 10 out of 10
DONE: 15 Point Tasks - 10 out of 10
DONE: 20 Point Tasks - 10 out of 10
DONE: Point Tasks - 12 out of 12
DONE: 30 Point Tasks - 14 out of 14
DONE; 50 Point Task - 1 out of 1
25.7Option 1: initials in STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM.
Oath of Gold by Elizabeth Moon
*claiming BB ticket 501 pages*
Option 2: two authors
I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 595/1270
Tasks completed: 28/67
Books Read: 45
Golden Oldies: 8
Big Books:500+(5)750+(0)1000+(0)
LAVENDER50.1 - Diane's Task: On the Mend
Option 1 - Must Move: Read a book with a present-tense action verb in the title or subtitle.
Running on Empty by Shelley Pernot 200 pages
Running is a present-tense action verb.
Option 2 - Armchair Travel: Read a book by an author found in the provided list.
An Autobiography by Agatha Christie ebook I read
An Autobiography 644 pages (Top MMPB)
Agatha Christie is listed under message 16, under the United Kingdom: England heading
I am claiming a BIG BOOK for this title, 644 pages
Option 6 - Physical Therapy: Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in PHYSICAL THERAPY.
The Secret Adversary
The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie ebook I read
The Secret Adversary 215 pages (Top MMPB)
AC is in PHYSI CA L THERAPY
I am claiming a GOLDEN OLDIE for this title, first published in 1922
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Points this post: 50
Total Points: 560
Tasks Completed: 29
Books Read: 41
Big Book Tickets: 5
Golden Oldie Tickets: 7
Janice CA20.2 - Lake Lida Love
Option 3: Author's initials found in "triviaL purSuit".
Madam: Inside a Nevada Brothel by Lora Shaner
+20
total: 110
tasks: 6
books: 8
GO: 1
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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My Life in France (other topics)The Lady and the Unicorn (other topics)
Summer House Party (other topics)
Courting Carrie in Wonderland (other topics)
Forever and Forever: The Courtship of Henry Longfellow and Fanny Appleton (other topics)
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20.3 - Best Review - Heather (Gibby)'s Task: Highly Recommended
Option B: Read a book which has at least 1000 Goodreads Reviews.
Rules of Civility
Points this task: 20
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Cumulative Totals:
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+ 0
Golden Oldies: 1