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SPRING CHALLENGE 2018
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Emtecia5.3 The Museum of Bad Art: Read a book that has a title/subtitle that contains all of the letters in BAD ART.
, it has been approved, number 343 ebook certification.5.5 International Cryptozoology Museum: Read a book that features cryptozoology,
Total points this post 10
Total points 25
5.1 - A Night at the MuseumI completed A Brush with Shadows by Anna Lee Huber
Mystery starts with M
5.4 - Avanos Hair Museum
I completed Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco
Points this post : 10
Total Points: 10
Post #420.10 - Group Reads
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania
Book discussion thread post # 12
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Points this post:20
Total Points:90
Books read:5
Tasks Done: 5
ED10.7 - My Favorite Holiday!-Read a book from this list: Stories for Book Lovers.
Labyrinths: Selected Stories and Other Writings by Jorge Luis Borges- found on page 3 of the list
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points 55
Task Completed: 4
Books completed=4
Big Book Tickets: 0
Golden Oldie Tickets: 1
Julia10315.4 - Collect, Preserve, Study, Exhibit, Stimulate, Engage
Option 2: Ice Blue by Emma Jameson
IB in BrItish museum, EJ in riJksmusEum
20.3 - Best Review – Michelle in Alaska's Task: Red or Green?
Option 4: The Honor of the Queen by David Weber (DW in White sanDs)
This post: 35 points
Challenge total points: 145
BB: 1
GO: 0
Tasks completed: 11
Shannon South Africa15.9 Find Your Muse
3- and 9-letter word in title
Mastering the Mystery Novel by Sherry Lewis
Approved msg 6737 in E-book Verification under General Help
Shannon wrote: "Please could this book be approved for page length?
It does say "Kindle Edition, 123 pages"
Mastering the Mystery Novel by Sherry Lewis
Thank you!"
Mastering the Mystery Novel approved for length
Task points: 15
Challenge points: 115
Shannon South Africa20.1 Adventure in the Southwest
Option 2: Author initials in MANHATTAN PROJECT
Bad Blood: A Walk Along the Irish Border by Colm Tóibín
Author initials C and T in PROJECT
Task points: 20
Challenge points: 135
30.2 – Schatzie's TaskBook 1: The Radium Girls: They paid with their lives. Their final fight was for justice. - option 1 (MPG Biography)
I read the kindle edition. The most popular paperback edition has 496 pages.
Book 2: Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine- option 4: R, C in sChwaRzwald
I read the kindle edition. The most popular paperback edition has 300 pages.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 110
15.3 - WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTHOPTION 2 - The Atomic City Girls by Janet Beard
20.4 - WEDDING DAY
OPTION 2 - The Royal Nanny
20.9 - HAPPY 300TH BIRTHDAY
OPTION C - The Spice Box Letters
T,B,L - BATTLE
S - FLOWERS
TOTAL POINTS - 140
FANDURY20.5 - Bigger Is Better - Frugalitymom's Task: Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History
Option 3: For this option please read a book where the first letter of each word of the title and subtitle can be found in "Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History."
A Brush with Shadows by Anna Lee Huber
The first letters of the words in the title ABWS can be found in "Well BehAved women Seldom make history"
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 190
Books Read: 12
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(0)
DebraJean20.2 - Rookie at the Top
For Option 1 I read Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2 r's and 2 t's)
Points this post - 20
Total points - 140
BB - 0
GO - 0
Joanne MIRE-post of message 574
Task 5.1 Read a book with a main page genre that starts with a letter in MUSEUM
The Kremlin Conspiracy
Approved for Mystery in Help thread for task Message # 28
Task 15.4 option 1- Read 2 books, one book Author initials and book 2 Title, using 2 different museums from the above list.
Book 1: A Darker Shade of Magic
By: V.E. Schwab
thE Vatican museumS
Book 2
The Rose and the Thorn
The meTRpoliTAn museum
Point theses task 20
Total Points 100
BB Total 4
Marina H15.2 - Two Of The Tates
Book 1: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
First published 1911 - claiming 1 GO ticket
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 13.0
Book 2: My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella
Published 2017
Points this post: 15
Total points: 145
Big book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 3
Tasks completed: 8
DebraJean5.4 - Avanos Hair Museum
The Walking Dead, Vol. 11: Fear the Hunters
Points this post - 5
Total points - 145
BB - 0
GO - 0
MAZZA1 15.3 -Women’s History Month
Option 2: 1 book option
: Read a book with a main page genre that includes "history" or "historical".AND is written by a woman.
Pride and Prescience: Or, A Truth Universally Acknowledged
points this post = 15
points to date = 720
Susan W.20.5 Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History
Option 1: Read a book that is on the list provided.
I read Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
#44 on the list.
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20.7 Young Sheldon
Option 2: Read a book written by a single author who shares first and last name initials with these iconic Texans: SHJBSS. The letters may be used in any combination.
I read Beneath the Surface: Killer Whales, SeaWorld, and the Truth Beyond Blackfish by John Hargrove
JH is in the list of letters.
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25.2 Roads and Rails: This is a two book task. Total pages must be no less than 500
Option 1: Read a book set at least 50% in a state you have never visited.
I read Ghoul Interrupted by Victoria Laurie
The book is set almost entirely in New Mexico, which I have never visited. Although I'd like to!
Option 3: Read a book from the train themed Listopia, Tales on Track.
I read The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie
The book is on page 1 of the list.
352 pgs + 317 pgs = 669 pages total
Points this post: 65
Total Points: 105
Andy P.Task # 25.3 - Andy P.’s Task: Correcting Mistakes Before They Happen
Book 1. Read a book originally written in a language other than the one or ones in which you are literate that has been translated into a language that you can read Protected by the Shadows by Helene Tursten I am completely illiterate in Swedish, but thanks to Marlaine Delargy the translator of this book I was able to read and enjoy it in English (275 p.)
Book 2.Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in the phrase READ CAREFULLY.
Ireland by Frank Delaney READ CAREFULLY (651 p.)
Page count 651 + 275=896>500 page minimum
Points this post: 25
Total points: 185
5.3 - The Museum of Bad ArtThe Bear and the Nightingale (Winternight Trilogy #1) by Katherine Arden
BAD ART found in The BeAR AnD
15.3 -Women’s History Month
Option 2: Read ONE book that satisfies BOTH book 1 and book 2 requirements.
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
Historical on MPG & woman writer
20.5 - Bigger Is Better - Frugalitymom's Task: Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History
Option 3: read a book where the first letter of each word of the title and subtitle can be found in "Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History." Titles must be at least three words in length.
The Last Dog on Earth by Adrian J. Walker
Initials of words in title, TLDOE, found in wELl selDOm hisTory
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Kim O's task: We Are The Music Makers, And We Are The Dreamers Of Dreams
Option 4 - Read a book with a word in its title (not subtitle) from the lyrics of the song You Belong to Me. The word must have at least three letters and the words must match exactly. The words "the" and "and" may not be used.
I'll Keep You Safe by Peter May
word used: YOU; found in YOU belong to me
Total this Post: 60
Golden Oldies:
Bigger is Better: 3
Season Total: 240
ALLISON ANN5.1 - A Night at the Museum - Read a book with a main page genre that starts with a letter in MUSEUM.
Enigma by Catherine Coulter - 3/23/18 - Mystery
5.6 - Meguro Parasitological Museum - Read a book with at least 300 pages that was first published in a year that contains the numbers 2 and 9.
Lethal Legacy by Linda Fairstein - 3/06/18 - published February 10, 2009 - 384 pages
10.7 - My Favorite Holiday! - Read a book from this list: Stories for Book Lovers.
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger - 3/15/18 - page 1, #12
15.2 - Two Of The Tates - Read two books, one book 1 and one book 2.
Book 1 - Read a book FIRST published between 1897 and 1999 (inclusive).
The Cat Who Knew Shakespeare by Lilian Jackson Braun - 3/09/18 - Published 1988
Book 2 - Read a book FIRST published since the year 2000 (pre-May is OK).
Crewel Yule by Monica Ferris - 3/10/18 - Published October 5, 2004
15.3 -Women’s History Month -
Read ONE book that satisfies BOTH book 1 and book 2 requirements.
Book 1 - Read a book with a main page genre that includes "history" or "historical".
Book 2 - Read a book written by a woman.
Ember Island by Kimberley Freeman - 3/02/18 - Genre - Historical, author is a woman.
15.5 - Won’t You Be My Neighbor? - Read a book where ALL the letters in the title can be found in MISTER ROGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD.
Monster by Jonathan Kellerman - 3/14/18 - MISTER ROGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD.
15.7 - Spring Saints - Read a book by an author named David, Patrick or George or any of the related names.
Unidentified Woman #15 by David Housewright - 3/04/18 - DAVID
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Amber's Task: Adventure in the Southwest - Pick any option.
Option 2 - Read a book written by a single author whose first and last initials can be found in the phrase MANHATTAN PROJECT.
Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris - 3/08/18 - MANHATTAN PROJECT
20.3 - Best Review – Michelle in Alaska's Task: Red or Green? - This is a ONE book task. Your book must have a minimum of 250 pages.
OPTION 5 - Read a book with the words “red” or “green”, as a standalone word, in the title or subtitle.
Written in Red by Anne Bishop - 3/04/18 - RED - 433 pages
20.4 - Golden Oldies - Siobhan's Task: Wedding Day - Choose one option.
Option 3 - Read a book with a main page genre of Science Fiction.
Amaryllis by Jayne Castle - 3/12/18 - Genre - science fiction
20.9 - Moderator’s Pet - Book Concierge's Task: Happy 300th Birthday - Read ONE book that fits one of the tasks, book must be a minimum of 250 pages.
Option C - Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in: FIESTA FLAMBEAU PARADE. All words count; minimum 3-word title.
In Plain Sight by C.J. Box - 3/07/18 - FIESTA FLAMBEAU PARADE - 320 pages.
30.3 - Ava Catherine’s Task: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss - This is a two book task. Read one book from two different options.
Book 1 - Option 1 - Read a book with a cat on the cover.
Talk to the Paw by Melinda Metz - 3/01/18 -
Book 2 - Option 3 - Read a book written by an author whose first and last name initials can be found in THE LORAX.
Stone Heart by Luanne Rice - 3/03/18 - THE LORAX
Points This Post: 190
Total Points: 190
Mary P30.3 - Ava Catherine’s Task: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss
Option # 2: Read a book FIRST published in March of any year or FIRST published in 1904.
Dearest Ivie by J.R. Ward.
Published March 13 2018. Approved for length, message # 6717
Option # 3 Read a book written by an author whose first and last name initials can be found in THE LORAX.
Moonshine by Tess Oliver
Approved for length, message # 6718
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 95
Delicious Dee10.3 - Tell Me Where It Hurts
The Bride Wore Red Boots - the main character, Mia, is a surgeon
15.5 - Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
Singe - MISTER ROGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD CARDIGAN SWEATER
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes -Christine V's Task: Celebrating the Seasonal Reading Challenge
Option 1 - Set the Night on Fire - #1 in the Jupiter Point series
Points This Post: 45
Points Overall: 180
5.3 title/subtitle that contains all of the letters in BAD ART.The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 115/930
Tasks completed: 9/55
Books Read: 9
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Books:500+(1)750+(1)1000+(0)
Laurah3020.10 Group Reads
Non-Fiction - On the Seven Seas - Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania
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Kayla C5.5 International Cryptozoology Museum
The Mermaid's Sister by Carrie Anne Noble
the book is about a girl whose sister is becoming a Mermaid.
20.1 Most Improved Player - Amber's Task: Adventure in the Southwest
Option 1
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine
paperback edition has 300 pages divided by 15 equals 20
points this post: 25
total points: 100
5.1 - A Night at the MuseumA book with a main page genre that starts with a letter in MUSEUM: The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
The genre is Mystery
Points this post: 5
Total points: 250
Anja5.1 - A Night at the Museum
Read a book with a main page genre that starts with a letter in MUSEUM. Genres may be stand alone or embedded.
Rebel by Rebecca Yarros (Contemporary Romance > Sports Romance 17 users)
10.8 - Tax Day
Read a book whose author's initials can be found in TAX DAY.
A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare
20.4 - Golden Oldies - Siobhan's Task: Wedding Day
Option 2: The Date - Read a book FIRST published in June of any year.
Hard to Serve by Laura Kaye (Published June 22nd 2016)
POINTS:
Points This Post: 35
Points Total: 80
Big Books: 500(0) 750(0) 1000()
Golden Oldies: 0
Tasks Completed: 7
trishhartuk10.6 - Want to See My Slides?
Read a book with the main page genre Science Fiction (standalone or embedded).
The War Of The Worlds, HG Wells
Shelved as Science Fiction by 537 users
Golden Oldie: First published in 1898
Points this Task: 10
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldie: 1 = The War of the Worlds was first published in 1898.
Big Book: No
Total Points: 230
Tasks Completed: 14
Golden Oldies: 3
Big Book tickets: 0
TessaVanessaChallenge 5.4 Avanos Hair Museum
Read a book that has human hair visible on the cover.
I read
by Eve Ensler.Challenge 10.4 The Birds and the Bees
Read a book with the word “Bird” or the name of a specific bird in the title/subtitle, OR, the word “Bug” or the name of a specific insect* in the title/subtitle.
I read Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie.
Challenge 10.6 Want to See My Slides?
Read a book with the main page genre Science Fiction (standalone or embedded).
I read Divergent by Veronica Roth.
Challenge 15.5 Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
Read a book where ALL the letters in the title can be found in MISTER ROGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD and/or CARDIGAN SWEATER.
I read The End by James Patterson. All the letters can be found in: Mister Roger’s Neighborhood
Challenge 30.6 Brooke TX's Task: Conference, Convention, Conventicle
Option A:
Book 1: Read a book written by a single author who is attending TLA 2018 found on this list: Authors at TLA. Required: State the author's name in your post.
I read The You I've Never Known by Ellen Hopkins. 608 pages
Book 2: Read a book found on this list of books by Texas Authors.
I read Happiness for Beginners by Katharine Center. It is found on pg. 1 320 p.
Points this post: 70
Total points: 335
Tasks completed: 24
Books read: 30
Big Book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
Danibean5.9 - The International Spy Museum: Read a book found on the Best Spy Novels list. Required: State which page of the list the book is located on when you post.
I read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. It is located on page 1 of the Best Spy Novels list.
**CLAIMING BB TICKET: 590 pages**
10.4 - The Birds and the Bees: Read a book with the word “Bird” or the name of a specific bird in the title/subtitle, OR, the word “Bug” or the name of a specific insect* in the title/subtitle. Singular/plural forms of the word are fine, but no other variations.
I read Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear
10.10 - Africa Day: May 25th is Africa Day – read a book set in a country that is a member of the African Union or by an author born or currently living in one of those countries. REQUIRED: If it is not apparent from the description or metadata, please provide a reference for the setting or author's birthplace/current location.
I read Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
20.5 - Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History: For this task pick one option from below to read that involves history and help celebrate my graduation with me. Option 3: Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title and subtitle can be found in WELL BEHAVED WOMEN SELDOM MAKE HISTORY. Titles must be at least 3 words in length.
I read Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham
25.7 - To Choose or Not To Choose: Option A. To Choose: For this option, visit GR’s Good Minds Suggest and read two books:
Book 1. Go to “Browse” – “News and Interviews” -- “Good Minds Suggest”: At present, over 250 authors have made suggestions (though some are counted twice for two different suggestion lists). Read any book written by one of these Good Minds authors. Your choice does not have to be their featured book on the suggestions page.
I read Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty
**CLAIMING BB Ticket: 544 pages**
Book 2. Usually the author makes 5 or 6 suggestions (linked in the list) and they might include an Honorable Mentions list, read any one of the suggested books by that author. Liane Moriarty's Good Minds Suggest list
I read The Leftovers by Tom Perrota
30.3 - Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss: This is a two book task. Read one book from two different Options.
Option 2. Read a book first published in March of any year, or first published in 1904
I read The Weight of Blood by Laura McHugh. First published in March.
Option 4. Read a book with the main page genre of travel.
I read The Road to Little Dribbling: Adventures of an American in Britain by Bill Bryson.
This Post:
Points - 100
BB Tickets - 2
GO Tickets - 0
Books Read - 8
Tasks Complete - 6
Totals:
Points - 225
BB Tickets - 4
GO Tickets - 0
Books Read - 18
Tasks Complete - 15
Task 15.9 - Find Your MuseRead a book with BOTH a three-letter word AND a nine-letter word in the title and/or subtitle. Numbers and symbols count at letters, punctuation (apostrophe's, hyphens, etc.) do not count.
Required: State the words.
The Discovery of Jeanne Baret: A Story of Science, the High Seas, and the First Woman to Circumnavigate the Globe (2010) by Glynis Ridley (Hardcover, 288 pages) [921/Biography]
The(9), Dis cov ery(9)
50 + 15 = 65
Tasks Completed: 04
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 50 + 15 = 65
Books read: 05
Pages read: 1,494
Read but not claimed: 01
Goodreads Authors: 02
Golden Oldies: 00
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
MAZZA115.7 - Spring Saints
Read a book by an author named David, Patrick or George
Fake Kate
David Wailing
kindle only - e book verification line 918 of google document
Points this post = 15
Points to date = 735
Nick KY5.7 Sweets I read Alpine for You by Maddy Hunter, with a sweet treat on the cover: strawberries, cherry, chocolate syrup, ice cream.
20.4 Siobhan’s Wedding Day opt. 3. The Bouquet. I read Anathem by Neal Stephenson. “Sci-fi” genre.
CLAIM TWO BIG BOOK TICKETS for
at 960 ppPoints This Post: 25
Total Points So Far: 235
Big Books So Far: 550+ (2) 750+ (1) = 4 BB Tickets
Readerboard points questionI am not sure if this is where I post when our numbers don't match. I do not have an posts in the questions/problems post and I am pretty sure I did my math right.
My first post (I forget the number) was 35 points:
15 points + 20 Points
My next post (535) was for 160 points:
2 x 10 points = 20
1 x 15 points = 15
5 x 20 points = 100
1 x 25 points = 25
160 + 35 = 195, you have me at 175
Thank you!!!
LAVENDER30.02 - Schatzie's Task: Castles and Other Historical Sites
Option 1: Read a book with a main page genre of biography.
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage (Top MMBP) 282 pages
MPG Biography, verified in help thread
AND
Option 4: Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in SCHWARZWALD.
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Audible book I read
Brave New World (Top MMBP) 270 pages
AH in SCHWARZWALD
I am claiming a GOLDEN OLDIE for this book, first published in 1932
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 85
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 5
Big Book Tickets: 0
Golden Oldie Tickets: 2
Queen Bee Darlene15.4 Collect, Preserve, Study, Exhibit, Stimulate, Engage
Option 2: 1 book that satisfies both criteria: Author initials in name of one of the listed museums and book w/title with the initial letter of each word of title found in name of different museum from list
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Little Fires Everywhere
Celeste Ng - the vatiCaN museums
15 points
Little Fires Everywhere - the uFfizi galLEry
20.1 Most Improved Player - Amber's Task: Adventure in the Southwest
Option2: author initials in MANHATTAN PROJECT
Snowblind by Ragnar Jonasson Snowblind
20 points
Points this post: 35
Total Points: 135
KAREN F20.5 - Bigger Is Better - Frugalitymom's Task: Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History
Option 3. Wallflower Most Wanted by Manda Collins
WMW in Well & WoMen
30.4 - Sandy's Task: 3, 4, 5
Option 1. Phantom Shadows by Dianne Duvall
#3 in the Immortal Guardians series - 390 Pages
Option 3. It Takes Two to Tangle by Theresa Romain
352 Pages
390 + 352 = 742 total pages
Points this post: 50
Points this challenge: 100
Big Book Ticket: 1
Marina H5.10 - From Your Collection
Foul Play by Steffie Hall
10.1 - Let's Learn Something
Ukuelig by Laura Hillenbrand
Non fiction and history as main page genre
640 pages - claiming 1 BB ticket
Points this post: 15
Total points: 160
Big book tickets: 1
Golden Oldies tickets: 3
Tasks completed: 9
perletwo30.4 - Sandy's Task: 3, 4, 5 - 1. Read a book that is #3, 4, or 5 in a series. The series designation must be noted in the GR record.
A Bitter Truth - Bess Crawford #3
I read it on Kindle, but the top paperback edition is 368 pages.
3. Read a book where the number of pages includes at least 2 of the numbers 3, 4, 5.
Bittersweet - this paperback edition 304 pages
The books must have a combined total of at least 600 pages.
368 + 304 = 672 pages
Points this task: 30
Total points: 330
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 3
Big Book ticket requests: 1
Books read: 23
Tasks completed: 16
20.3 - Best Review – Michelle in Alaska's Task: Red or Green?OPTION 2: Read a book that takes place (at least 50%) in New Mexico.
Book read: Second Grave on the Left
How it fits: Set 100% in New Mexico; has over 250 pages (MMPB Edition: Second Grave on the Left)
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Points this post: 20
Total points: 120
Books read: 9
Tasks completed: 9
BB Tickets: 4
GO Tickets: 0
5.8 - The Museum of SexRead a book with the main page genre of Sexuality, Gender, Feminism, or LGBT (or GLBT).
Bittersweet Candy Kisses - GLBT
Approved for length: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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10.3 - Tell Me Where It Hurts
Read a book with a main page genre of "medicine" or "medical," or about or by a doctor, nurse, midwife or veterinarian.
Christ Stopped at Eboli by Carlo Levi
The author was a doctor (in his GR profile, end of first sentence). He practises medicine in this book.
Claiming Golden Oldie ticket - published 1945
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20.5 - Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History
Option 3: read a book where the first letter of each word of the title and subtitle can be found in "Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History."
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
wellbeHAVedwomenSeldommakehiSTory
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Points this post = 35
Total points = 125
Big Book tickets = 2
Golden Oldies = 5
MAZZA110.4. The Birds and the Bees
Read a book with the word “Bird” or the name of a specific bird in the title/subtitle, OR, the word “Bug” or the name of a specific insect* in the title/subtitle. Words must be standalone –
Singular/plural forms of the word are fine, but no other variations.
Birds of a Feather
Points this post = 10
Points to date = 745
perletwo20.3 - Best Review – Michelle in Alaska's Task: Red or Green? - OPTION 5: Red or Green? For this task, read a book with the words “red” or “green”, as a standalone word, in the title or subtitle.
Red Dragon
Points this task: 20
Total points: 350
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 3
Big Book ticket requests: 1
Books read: 24
Tasks completed: 17
Mod
Read a book with at least 300 pages that was first published in a year that contains the numbers 2 and 9
read Would-Be Witch by Kimberly Frost 304 pages published july 2009
5.9 - The International Spy Museum
Read a book found on the Best Spy Novels list.
read Storm Front by JimButcher found on page 5
15.1 - A Truth and A Lie
book 1- Read a nonfiction book.
read A Night to Remember by Walter Lord
and
book 2- Read a book with any form of the word LIE
read Silent Lies by Kathryn Croft
15.2 Two Of The Tates
book 1- Read a book FIRST published between 1897 and 1999 (inclusive).
read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury published 1953
book 2- Read a book FIRST published since the year 2000 (pre-May is OK).
read Relative Strangers by Paula Garner publishes 2018
15.8 - The Red Baron
Read a book with an airplane on the cover
read
by John Marsden20.3 - Best Review – Michelle in Alaska's Task: Red or Green?read a book by an author whose initials can be found in WHITE SANDS.
read
by Tomi Adeyemi30.3 - Ava Catherine’s Task: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss
book 1- Read a book FIRST published in March of any year
read
by Kristen Simmonspublished march 2018
and
book 2- Read a book written by an author whose first and last name initials can be found in THE LORAX.
read
by Renee Ahdieh30.5 - TessaVanessa's Task: Name Game
names generated
Cyril Thompson
Pantheras Marlow
Patrick Hext
Emma Sorenson
Ram Maclver
Book 1: Read a book with an author with the same first name as the name generated.
Read
by Emma Berquistbook 2 Book 2: Read a book with an author with the same last name as the name generated.
read
by Mary G. Thompson
30.6 Brooke TX's Task: Conference, Convention, Conventicle
option A
Book 1: Read a book written by a single author who is attending TLA 2018 found on this list: Authors at TLA. - Author chose was Joelle Charbonneau -
read
by Joelle Charbonneau 352 pagesbook 2- Read a book found on this list of books by Texas Authors
found on page 4
read
by Ernest Cline 355 pages Points this post - 165
total points 485
books this post 14
total books read. 38
NICOLE OH5.1 - A Night at the Museum
The Woman in the Window- main page genre Mystery
10.2 - Free For All
Speak: The Graphic Novel I got this book free by checking it out of the library.
15.9 - Find Your Muse
Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals
For (3) and Achieving (9)
20.9 - Moderator’s Pet - Book Concierge's Task: Happy 300th Birthday
Option C Piecing Me Together Phrase is FIESTA FLAMBEAU PARADE- P in parade, M in flambeau and T in fiesta
Total Points this Post: 50
Total Points this Challenge: 110
10.2 - Free For AllRead a book that you got for free – a gift, library book, etc.
REQUIRED: Explain in your post how you got the book.
Keep Her Safe I read this from the library.
Total Points this Post: 10
Total Points this Challenge: 20
Kayla C20.7 Shorter is Sweeter - Deborah's Task: Young Sheldon
Option 2
To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
initials JH are in SHJBSS
points this post: 20
total points: 120
Pamela32655.1 - A Night at the Museum
For Castle and Crown by Sian Anne Bessey - Historical > Medieval
5.3 - The Museum of Bad Art
Frontier Matchmaker Bride by Regina Scott -
fRonTier mAtchmAker BriDe
5.7 - New England Maple Museum
by Ruth Logan Herne – Ice cream cones on cover10.3 - Tell Me Where It Hurts
by Gabrielle Meyer - Dr. John Orton battles the Spanish Flue epidemic of 191820.5 Bigger Is Better - Frugalitymom's Task: Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History
Option 4:
by Karen Tuft – Published in December 201720.10 - Group Reads
by Erik Larson – My comment is in post #16.Points this post: 65
Total Points: 230
Golden Oldie books this post: 0
Total Golden Oldie books:
Big Book Tickets this post:
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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Americanah (other topics)Uncle Tom’s Cabin (other topics)
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25.5 - MegSCL's Task: My Favorite Museums - Option 3. The Met, New York City
Book 1: Read a book set at least 50% in New York City.
In the Midst of Death
Book 2: Read a book set at least 50% on a Pacific Island.
Shimura Trouble - Oahu
Points this task: 25
Total points: 300
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 3
Big Book ticket requests: 1
Books read: 21
Tasks completed: 15