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FALL CHALLENGE 2017
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DebraJean10.10 - Countdown
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (267 pages)
Points this post: 10
Total points: 285
Big Book tickets: 8
Golden Oldies tickets: 4
DebraJean5.3 - Oh Craps
Prince Caspian, which was originally published in 1951
This book has a MPG of Children's, so here is the additional info:
Prince Caspian
Lewis, C.S.
AR Quiz No. 634 EN Fiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 7.0
Accelerated Reader Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP, LS, VP
Points this post: 5
Total points: 290
Big Book tickets: 8
Golden Oldies tickets: 4
20.2 Siobhan's Task: It's a Love StoryThe Rumor - Option 3 (initials E.H. are in HAPPILY EVER AFTER)
10.1 - Rice is Nice - 50% in China - Snow Flower and the Secret Fan20.5 - Bigger is Better - Option 2 - a book set 50% in Italy - Blood Alone
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 435
25.1 Coralie's Task: Melbourne's Spring HolidaysHoliday 1: Illuminae, by Amie Kaufman (first published 2015; 608 pages)
Holiday 2: Red Rising, by Pierce Brown (Rising, for "Rising Fast", who won in 1954)
**Illuminae is a Big Book. Claiming one Big Book Ticket**
Readerboard Name: Kathy P25.1 - Coralie's task: Melbourne’s Spring Holidays
Holiday 1: Grand Final Parade Day
Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People
224 pagesHoliday 2: Melbourne Cup Day
The Pearl That Broke Its Shell 452 pagesHorse's name: The Pearl
Points this post: 25
Books this post: 2
Totals
Points: 390
BB:0
GO:1
Total Task completed: 18
Total Books read: 24
Pamela326515.1 - Climbing Everest
Puncak Jaya: The Lady of the Lakes: The True Love Story of Sir Walter Scott by Jose S. Kilpack
Kilimanjaro: Secret Christmas Twins by Lee Tobin McClain
50.1 – Schatzie’s Task: Outside the box
Option 1: A Mistaken Match by Whitney Bailey
Option 2: Freedom's Choice by Anne McCaffrey – Fantasy MPG
Option 3:
by Stephanie Dees – There is a barn in the background of the cover. Barns don’t come in a box.Points this post: 65
Total Points: 540
Golden Oldie books this post: 0
Total Golden Oldie books: 3
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 4
Big Books - 500+: 4
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
Readerboard Name: Kathy P25.2 - Nick KY's task: Schmoop the Dude
Option 1. Schmoop the Dude…like, for real.
It's All Absolutely Fine
Option 5. Laugh Out Loud
Yes Please
List 46 Hilarious Books Guaranteed To Make You Laugh Out Loud
Points this post: 25
Books this post: 2
Totals
Points: 415
BB:0
GO:1
Total Task completed: 19
Total Books read: 26
ANGIE CA25.1 - Coralie's task: Melbourne’s Spring Holidays
Book 1: One-Off by Lynn Galli
Notes: 1) Published in 2015. Paperback is 292 pages.
Book 2: Fast Connection by Megan Erickson
Notes: 2) Rising Fast (1954). Paperback is 246 pages.
25.2 - Nick KY's task: Schmoop the Dude
Book 1: Unleashed by Sophie Jordan
Notes: 1) Written by one woman and published in 2015. 355 pages.
Book 2: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews
Notes: 5) 46 Hilarious Books Guaranteed To Make You Laugh Out Loud. Paperback is 295 pages.
This Post: 50
Points to Date: 575
Anna K10.4 - It’s a Fan Thing
Read a book with a main page genre that contains “science fiction”
Artemis, by Andy Weir
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter
1 book, 250 page minimum
Option B: Read a book by a single author whose first and last initials are in “hispanic heritage.”
We Are Never Meeting In Real Life, by Samantha Irby (S and I in hISpanic heritage), 288 pages
Points this post: 30
Points this challenge: 230
20.4 – Golden Oldies – Loafer's task: Golden Oldies1. Read a book that has all the letters O L D in the title. The letters need not be consecutive, rather just need to each be present somewhere in the title.
Future Home of the Living God
Future H*o*me of the *L*iving Go*d*
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 175
Readerboard name: DAIRE50.1
Option 2 MPG Fantasy
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
Option 3 Inanimate object that does not come in a box on the cover (archway)
by David AshtonOption 4 MPG Science
Wilful Blindness by Margaret Heffernan
Points this post: 50
Total Points: 170
Books Read: 13
Tasks Completed: 8
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
10.1 - Rice is NiceRead a book set at least 50% in ONE of these top ten rice producing countries: China, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Brazil, Japan or top rice-producing US states: Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Texas.
Once Upon A Time in the East : A Story of Growing Up by Xiaolu Guo
(Setting=China: "From BBC Radio 4 - book of the week:
Xiaolu Guo's autobiography tells her remarkable story from adoption at birth through to her career as a writer and film-maker based in the UK. This abridgement deals with her formative years, living in China in times of transition."
In the hardback edition I read, pages 1-173, out of 317, are set in China.)
Points this post: 10
TOTAL POINTS: 435
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Book Tickets: 3 (500+); - (750+)
Total tasks completed: 19
Total books read: 27
5.10- Your Own 8th Wonder Read a book of your choice.
I read De magie van het nietsdoen by Jeffrey Wijnberg.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 110
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 8
FANDURY30.3 - ElaineL's task: Time Flies
Option 3: Choose any of the 10 point challenges from The Winter 2016-2017 Challenge and read a book that fits that task.
I have chosen Task 10.3: 10.3.They're Old! Read a book with History or Historical Fiction as a main page genre.
Jane and the Barque of Frailty by Stephanie Barron
Book has Main page Genre of Historical Fiction
I read the Kindle version, but the paperback is 368 pages: Jane and the Barque of Frailty
Option 4: Choose a book that has been a 5 star read for you this year and read another book by that same author.
The Legacy by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir
I read Why did you lie? by the author this year and it was a 5 star read for me.
I read the Kindle version, but the paperback is 455 pages: The Legacy
368 + 455 = 823 pages
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 470
Books Read: 33
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(0)
LAVENDER5.5 - September, October, November
Read a book with the number of pages as listed on Goodreads that includes the number 0, 1 or 9.
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson audible book I read
I Am Legend Top MMPB 161 pages
1 is in 161
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20.3 - Best Review - Sam M's task: The Secret History
Option 3: Read a book that has all the letters of WICKED in the title and/or author's name.
Sword of Ice by Mercedes Lackey 350 pages
WICD in title, EK in author name
LAST POST THIS SEASON!
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 655
Tasks Completed: 33
Books Read: 46
Big Book Tickets: 21
Golden Oldie Tickets: 11
PAULA S5.4 - Best Laid Plans
Fits summer task 5.3 - Six Pack
first published 2016
Killer Salsa by Holly Plum
I read the Kindle edition, the paperback has 184 pages (Killer Salsa)
5.8 - Under the Fall Moon
I used the word HUNTER
Sunshine Hunter by Maddie Cochere
I read the Kindle Edition. The ebook is approved in the ebook verification spreadsheet line 2384
10.3
The Tightrope Men by Desmond Bagley
I read the book in the omnibus volume The Tightrope Men / The Enemy and linked (above) to the most popular paperback
The novel has the mpg Spy thriller > Espionage
15.1 - Climbing Everest
I climbed Aconcagua and Denali
Den hemlighetsfulle motståndaren by Agatha Christie AConcagua
Happy Food by Niklas Ekstedt dENali
I read the ebook, link to hardcover for page count reference: Happy Food)
30.7 - TessaVanessa's task: Class is in session
1. Reading: Read a book with the word BOOK found intact in the title/subtitle.
Paper, Scissors, Death: Book #1 in the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series by Joanna Campbell Slan
I read the Kindle ebook. The most popular paperback has 327 pages Paper, Scissors, Death)
4. History: Read a book with "History" or "Historical" as MPG. Genres may be stand alone or embedded.
Världens ände by T.C. Boyle
Mpg: Historical > Historical Fiction
ERICA PA20.8 - Nickels and Dimes - MegSCL's task: My own wonder of nature
The task has three options, choose ONE book from one option.
1. When are you due? January 2018 - to celebrate January babies read a book first published in January of any year.
I read Unveiled, published in January 2011.
50.1 – Schatzie’s Task: Outside the box
This is a three book task. Choose three different options and read one book for each. REQUIRED: State which options you chose when you post.
Option 1: Read a book that does NOT contain the letters B - O - X in the title or subtitle.
I read What Happened.
Option 2: Read a book with a main page genre of Fantasy. The genre can be standalone or embedded.
I read La Belle Sauvage.
Option 5: Read a book where all of the author’s initials (including any middle initials) can be found in SCIENCE FICTION.
I read Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero.
Post total: 70
Point total: 480
Christine V10.10 - Countdown
What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism
The top hardcover (no MMPB or PB available) has 288 pages.
Thanks to all the mods and task creators for a great fall challenge!
Points this post: 10
Total points: 310
Tasks completed: 18
Books read: 21
Golden Oldies: 5
Big Books: 500=2, 750=1, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=4)
Task 5.10 – Your own 8th WonderReader’s choice
Dreams of Joy
I listened to the audio / MMP: Ombres chinoises - 601 pg
*** BIG BOOK *** 1 ticket – 601 pages
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This Post: 5 points
Total points to date: 585 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier): 4
Big Books Read: (7) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (1) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 10
15.1 Climbing EverestBook 1: In the Valley of the Sun by Andy
Davidson
DenAli
Book 2: Final Girls by Riley Sager
elbRuS
30.7 Class is in Session
2) Writing:
4) History: Lightning Men by Thomas Mullen
Historical Fiction on Main Page
50.1 Outside the Box
1) The Child by Fiona Barton
Does not contain the letters BOX
3)
House cannot fit in a box
5) Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Initials are in sCieNce fiction
Post Total: 95
Grand Total: 240
Kristi CO10.10 - Countdown
White Noise by Don DeLillo (320 pages)
15.10 - Thrills and Chills
Bonfire by Krysten Ritter
20.4 – Golden Oldies – Loafer's task: Golden Oldies
Option 2: yellow title lettering
by David LagercrantzPoints this post: 45
Total points: 315
Tasks completed: 18
Books read: 22
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Golden Oldie tickets: 0
10.7 - Mosi-oa-TunyaHyphenated word in the title or subtitle - Read The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to Post-Modern by Carol Strickland. Word is post-modern.
15.10 - Thrills and Chills
MPG of horror or thriller - Read Ill Will by Dan Chaon. Has a MPG of Thriller.
25.2 - Nick KY's task: Schmoop the Dude
Book 1: Option 1 - Female author published since 1998 - Read The Malaria Project: The U.S. Government's Secret Mission to Find a Miracle Cure by Karen Masterson. Published in 2014.
Book 2: Option 3 - Winner/shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award - Read A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James. Shortlisted in 2016.
30.5 - Diane's Task: Listamania/Lisztomania
Book 1: Option 1 - Listamania - from the same list - From Rory Gilmore Reading list - Read The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer. This is on the 1st page of the list - #98.
Book 2: Option 1 same list - Read The Art of War by Sun Tzu. This is on page 2, #107.
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A Brief History of Seven Killings has 688 pages, so, I claim 1 Big Book ticket.
The Canterbury Tales has 504 pages, so, I claim 1 Big Book ticket
Also, The Canterbury Tales was first published in 1390, so, I claim 1 Golden Oldie ticket.
Lastly, The Art of War was first published ~500 B.C., so, I claim another Golden Oldie ticket
Points these task: 80
Total points: 335
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 2
Big Book ticket requests: 4
Books read: 22
Tasks completed: 21
Sara G5.9 - Help Yourself
September is Self-Improvement Month. Read a book with a main page genre that includes “Self Help”.
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
That's it for me for the fall challenge. Thanks to all the moderators and task creators, and I'm excited to start on winter tomorrow!
Points this post: 5
Total points: 785
Sarah E15.1 - Climbing Everest
AconcaGua - Body in the Woods by Alison Golden
ELbruS - The Christmas Letters by Lee Smith
20.8 - Nickels and Dimes - MegSCL's task: My own wonder of nature
Option 1 - first published January 5th 2011
Stone of Fire
Points this post: 35
Total points: 585
Sarah E25.7 - Sandy's task: More is Better
Book 1: Butterflies in November - 296 pages
Book 2: Little Wolves
I listened to the audio, the paperback (no MMP) Little Wolves has 335 pages
296 + 335 = 631 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 610
babbling c20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Siobhan's task: It's a Love Story
Option 1: Historical Romance
Persuasion -Audible Persuasion - paperback pgs 304 by Jane Austen
This is a golden oldie published in 1817.
20.10 - Group Reads
Death on the Nile -Audible Death on the Nile - paperback pgs. 214 by Agatha Christie
This is a golden oldie published in 1937.
my post.
30.3 - ElaineL's task: Time Flies
Option 2: A Sad Goodbye…
➜ Read a book by an author whose initials (in any order) come from these letters: S, A, S, S, E, J, G and/or K. If the book has more than one author, only one author’s initials need to be used. All author initials must be included. Spaces determine names.
Poison Promise - Audible Poison Promise -paperback pgs. 387 by Jennifer Estep
J.E.
Option 4: Where Has the Year Gone?
➜ Choose a book that has been a 5 star read for you this year and read another book by that same author. For example: I could read another book by T.J. Klune or Fredrik Backman.
Required: Provide a link to your original 5 star read when you post.
Omega - kindle Omega - paperback pgs. 320 by Jus Accardo
Infinity
387 + 320 = 709>500
THIS POST
Points: 70
Completed Tasks: 3
Golden oldies: 2
Big Books: 0
Total This Season
Points: 480 / 965
Completed Tasks: 26 /56
Golden oldies: 3
Big Books: 2
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Pages read this season: 11,774
Books read this season: 33
SandiCompleted Task
10.9 - Members Only
Group read from another Goodreads group during the Fall 2017 challenge.
Group: A Million More Pages of which I am a member
One of the group reads for the month of November
Kindle edition I read: Marking Time
Most popular paperback edition: Marking Time
That's it for me for this challenge. Finishing with 675 points.
Thanks for the challenge!
Suzannesea10.10 Countdown
Read a book with a number of pages on Goodreads that falls between 244 and 334 inclusive.
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov has 317 pages.
Points this post: 10
Total points to date: 345
Bookwrm526Task #25.4 - I didn't think I would finish...
Book 1: Read a book whose title contains all the letters IDRETF. I read sToRIEs oF your life anD others Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang (281p).
Book 2: Read a book written by a single author whose complete initials are found in ARDUOUS. I read The Invisible Guardian by Dolores Redondo (384p).
281+384=665pp.
Points this post: 25
Total points so far: 590
20.4 – Golden Oldies – Loafer's task: Golden OldiesOption 2:
I read the kindle edition. The paperback edition has 256 pages.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 610
DANIELLE M20.3 - Best Review - Sam M's task: The Secret History
Option 3: The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel
WICKED found in title and/or author's name. The Stranger in the Woods - Michael Finkel
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 110
Books Read: 6
Tasks Complete: 5
DANIELLE M20.4 – Golden Oldies – Loafer's task: Golden Oldies
Option 1: Blackbird House by Alice Hoffman
Has all the letters O L D in the title. Blackbird
House
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 130
Books Read: 7
Tasks Complete: 6
DANIELLE M10.10 - Countdown
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson - 329 pages
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 140
Books Read: 8
Tasks Complete: 7
DANIELLE M25.5 - Perletwo's task: HAPPY RETURNS
Option 2: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling - 870 pages
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 44.0
Fulfills two options:
2 - Page count includes a 7
4 - Is #16 on Best Banned, Censored, and Challenged Books list
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 165
Books Read: 9
Tasks Complete: 8
Sarah E50.1 – Schatzie’s Task: Outside the box
Option 1 - The Truth Is Dead
Option 3 - Skyscrapers don't come in a box
Option 5 - Author initials in SCIENCE FICTION
Murder on the Tor by Frances Evesham
Points this post: 50
Total points: 660
Kristen IA30.2 - MAZZA1’S Task: Six Degrees of Separation
The task requirements include the following:
• This is a TWO book task. Read one Book 1 AND one Book 2.
• The total page count of the two books must be at least 666 pages.
Book 1: Read a book with one of the words of this task’s title (excluding “of”)--SIX, DEGREES, SEPARATION--in the title of the book.
Six Years by Harlan Coben - has a 3.8 rating / 448 pages
Book 2: Read a book related to Book 1 by one of the following degrees of separation. Book 2 may NOT be by the same author or about the same character or person as Book 1
C) Read a book with a rating separated by no more than 0.3 in either direction from Book 1's rating.
First Comes Love by Emily Giffin
3.6 rating, which is .2 less than Book 1 rating of 3.8. / 416 pages
I listened to the audiobook and have linked to the PB edition
448 + 416 = 864 pages (greater than 666)
50.1 – Schatzie’s Task: Outside the box
This is a three book task. Choose three different options and read one book for each. REQUIRED: State which options you chose when you post.
Option 1: Read a book that does NOT contain the letters B - O - X in the title or subtitle.
The Scam by Janet Evanovich
I listened to the audiobook and have linked to the PB edition
Option 3: Read a book with an inanimate, non-living, object on the cover that does NOT come in a box.
REQUIRED: Include the cover and identify the object when you post.
Return to Tradd Street by Karen White
The house is the object.
I listened to the audiobook and have linked to the PB edition
Option 5: Read a book where all of the author’s initials (including any middle initials) can be found in SCIENCE FICTION.
The Choice by Nicholas Sparks
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Points This Post: 80
Total Points: 515/965
Tasks Completed: 25/56
GO: 1
BB: 3
Readerboard Name: McCathy15.2 - Opposites Attract
Read TWO books in which the authors' first and last initials are swapped.
The Trouble with Twelfth Grave by Darynda Jones
Author's initials D & J
Extinguish by J.M. Darhower
Author's initials J & D
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25.7 - Sandy's task: More is Better
Book 1 – Read a book whose title/subtitle contains a regular plural noun.
Treasures, Demons, and Other Black Magic by Meghan Ciana Doidge
Demons is regular plural noun
PB Edition: Treasures, Demons, and Other Black Magic 350 pgs
Book 2 – Read a book whose title/subtitle contains an irregular plural noun.
Prince of Wolves by Quinn Loftis
Wolves is an irregular plural noun (Wolf -> Wolves)
PB Edition: Prince of Wolves 240 pgs
350 + 240 = 590 pages ✓
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30.6 - Diana K's task: Fall Baking
Baked good: Chocolate Banana Bread @ Two Peas and Their Pod
Option A: Read a book which has an ingredient from your baked good in the title/subtitle.
Chocolate Revolution Murder by Susan Gillard
Chocolate in title
PB Edition: Chocolate Revolution Murder 130 pgs
Option B: Read a book which has a verb from the recipe in the title/subtitle.
Deadly Heat by Cynthia Eden 388 pgs
Heat in title
130 + 388 = 518 pages ✓
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Points this post: 70
Total Points: 850
DANIELLE M30.3 - ElaineL's task: Time Flies
Option 1: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
All the letters of APRIL found in the title - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Option 3: Beartown by Fredrik Backman
Meets requirement for Task 10.5 Noel! in the Winter 2016 - 2017 Challenge (No L in title or author's name).
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 195
Books Read: 11
Tasks Complete: 9
Readerboard - LaureY30.7 - TessaVanessa's task: Class is in session
3.Read a book with 4-word title. At least one of the words in the title must be a 4-letter word. All words count.
The Dragons of Nova by Elise Kova
4. History: Read a book with "History" or "Historical" as MPG. Genres may be stand alone or embedded.
Splendid by Julia Quinn
Points this post: 30
Total points: 485
Total Books: 40
Total Tasks: 32
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies: 4
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 3
DANIELLE M5.10- Your Own 8th Wonder
Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 200
Books Read: 12
Tasks Complete: 10
Sarah E5.10- Your Own 8th Wonder
Gymnast Gilly the Novice
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Siobhan's task: It's a Love Story
Option 1 - set in 1139
Saint Peter's Fair
I read the kindle edition, top MMP is St. Peter's Fair
30.4 - Dlmrose's task: Vowel Power
Book 1: Queen of Sorcery - qUEEn
Book 2: Sky Song - SKY
Points this post: 55
Total points: 715
Thank you to the mods and task creators for another great season.
10.7 - Mosi-oa-TunyaRead a book with a hyphenated word in the title or subtitle.
Britt-Marie Was Here
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10.9 - Members Only
Read a book that is a Group Read during September thru November for any of your OTHER Goodreads groups or your "Real Life" reading groups.
This is the book my "Real Life" group picked for November
Americanah
* Claiming one Big Book ticket as the edition I read has 589 pages
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10.10 - Countdown
Read a book with a number of pages on Goodreads that falls between 244 and 334 inclusive.
Here and Gone
This book is 304 pages long
* This book is an ARC
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20.1 - Most Improved Player - Frugalitymom's task: Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Option 2: Read a book from a series that you've never read before that can be found on this list of cozy mysteries, Cozy Mystery Series.
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
This is a new to me series, and the book can be found in page 1
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20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Siobhan's task: It's a Love Story
Option 3: Happy Endings - Read a book where the author's first and last initials can be found in HAPPILY EVER AFTER
The Whole Art of Detection: Lost Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes
by Lyndsay Faye
L in happiLy
F in aFter
* This book was an ARC
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20.3 - Best Review - Sam M's task: The Secret History
Option 1: The Secret History is thought of as a contemporary literary mystery; read it or any book found on the Best Literary Mysteries Listopia.
The Beekeeper's Apprentice
This is book # 49, in page 1
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20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Book Concierge's task: National Hispanic Heritage Month
B) Read a book by a single author whose First and Last initials are in HISPANIC HERITAGE.
Forever is the Worst Long Time
by Camille Pagán
C and P in hisPaniC
This book has 284 pages
* This book was an ARC
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20.8 - Nickels and Dimes - MegSCL's task: My own wonder of nature
1. When are you due?
January 2018 - to celebrate January babies read a book first published in January of any year.
Dead Lost
Published January 29, 2016
* This book was an ARC
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25.1 - Coralie's task: Melbourne’s Spring Holidays
Holiday 1: Grand Final Parade Day
Read a book first published in 2015.
The White City
First published March 1, 2015
Holiday 2: Melbourne Cup Day
Read a book with a word in the title, of at least four letters that is also a word in the name of a horse that has won the Melbourne Cup
Emma in the Night
Night Watch won the 1918 Melbourne Cup
The word is NIGHT
Total pages: 544
The White City is 224 pages + 320 pages for Emma in the Night
* Both books are ARC's
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30.8 - Brooke TX's task: Stacks on Stacks on Stacks
Option C: Goodreads
Book 1: Read a book from The Sword and Laser bookshelf.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Book 2: Read a book from the Vaginal Fantasy Book Club bookshelf.
Voyager
Claiming 2 Big Books tickets as this book has 870 pages
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GOODREADS
POINTS
Points This Post: 185
Points Total: 325/965
Golden Oldies:
Big Books: √
500 (X) 750 (X) 1000 ()
GO Total:
BB Total: 3
Tasks Completed: 17/56
Sorry for posting so much, so late in the challenge.
Thanks to all mods and fellow readers!
Amber5.4 - Best Laid Plans
Book that fits one of the Summer 2017 5, 10 or 15 point tasks - this fits Summer 2017's 10.9: book from NPR's list of Best Books of 2016
Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet, Book 1 by Ta-Nehisi Coates
5.10- Your Own 8th Wonder
Book of your choice
iZombie, Vol. 1: Dead to the World by Chris Roberson
10.1 - Rice is Nice
Book set at least 50% in ONE of the top ten rice producing countries or top rice-producing US states - this book takes place in California (listed in the metadata)
Gabi, a Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero
10.2 - The Bodyguard
Book with a word from the list of track titles in the title or subtitle - The song title "I Will Always Love You" shares the word LOVE with this book
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
10.3 - No Blindfold
Book with MPG of “spy thriller” - verified here
Casino Royale by Ian Fleming
15.4 - Stranger Things
Option 2 - One book where the beginning letter of each word in the title can be found in STRANGER THINGS and first published in the 1980s - the first letters TA can be found in sTrAnger things and it was first published in 1988
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Frugalitymom's task: Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Option 2 - Book from this list of Cozy Mystery Series from a series that you've never read before - this book is #6 on page 1 and the series is new to me
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
20.3 - Best Review - Sam M's task: The Secret History
Option 1 - Book from this list of Literary Mysteries - this book is on page 3 (currently #213)
Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - SweetMelissa's task: In Memoriam
Option B - Book from the Memoirs About Grief list - this is currently #55
A Mother's Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy by Sue Klebold
25.5 - Perletwo's task: HAPPY RETURNS
Option 1 using #1 and #2 with >500 pgs
#1 - Book whose author's initials can be found in SEPTEMBER TWENTY-FIVE
Extraordinary Means by Robyn Schneider
Audio, PB for length, 336 pgs
#2 - Book with a page count that includes a 4 or a 7
Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris
PB, 275 pgs
336 + 275 = 611 > 500 pgs
30.7 - TessaVanessa's task: Class is in session
Option 2 - Book that has at least 2 words written in cursive on the cover
by Celeste NgOption 5 - Book by a single author whose initials can be found in SCIENTIFIC METHOD - CN is in sCieNtific method
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
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Total points: 425
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Book Tickets: 3
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Option 2. Writing
Option 3. Math
Blue Lily, Lily Blue
30.8 - Brooke TX's task: Stacks on Stacks on Stacks
Option C
Book 1:
The Raven King
Book 2:
The Dream Thieves
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