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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2018
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CelesteR15.3 - George & Graham
Book 1:A Perfect Day for Love Letters, Vol. 1 by George Asakura
GN: 208 > 100+
Book 2:Mistress Bought and Paid For by Lynne Graham
Approved: e-book message 6904
Total: 210 pts.
Shala20.5 - Bigger is Better - Perletwo's Task: If Not For Bad Luck...
Help Thread
1. In honor of the unlucky number, read a book that is number 1, 3, or 13 in a series. Its series placement should be listed on the book's Goodreads main page.
Candy Apple Dead
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 40
Post #220.3 - Best Review - TrishhartUK's Task: Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds
1) Jane of Lantern Hill MPG Classic
AR Bookfinder: IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 12.0
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20.10 - Group Reads
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales
Discussion Thread post #6
Points this post:40
Total Points:60
Books read:4
Tasks Done: 4
Amber25.3 - Diana K’s Task: Hamilton
Option 1 - Book whose title/subtitle contains a word of at least four letters from the first six paragraphs of the lyrics - the word being used is "things" from Hamilton's verse
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
**Small Great Things is a Big Book (528 pgs for the PB, there is no MMPB) - claiming 1 Big Book ticket.**
Option 2 - Book (fiction or nonfiction) about one of these major characters in the play - the book is primarily about Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler, as evidenced by the title
Alex and Eliza by Melissa de la Cruz
30.9 - Brooke TX's task: Summer (Reading) is Coming
Option C, Book 1 - MPG of Young Adult, Childrens, or Middle Grade
Paper and Fire by Rachel Caine
Book 2 - MPG of Sequential Art, Comics, or Graphic Novel
Archie, Vol. 4 by Mark Waid
400 pgs + 144 pgs = 544 pgs > 500 pgs
Points this post: 55
Total points: 105
Big Book Tickets: 1
Scottveg320.2 - Rookie at the Top - Ashlea's Task: A Few of my Favorite Things
Help Thread
Since this is my first challenge I decided to give you guys a little something about myself, so you can get to know me. So here are some of my favorite things that I enjoy in my life. More like my obsessions.
Please pick a favorite from below and read a book that fits one of the option’s requirements. Your book must have at least 200 pages. REQUIRED: Include in your post the option that you chose.
Books with the MPGs "Sequential Art", "Comics", "Comic Book", and "Manga" are allowed for this task.
1. Video Games. I love to play video games. Console games, PC games. It doesn't matter. I love gaming.
Pick an option below and read a book that meets the requirements.
A.) Read a book from one of these lists. REQUIRED: Please indicate which list you chose and on what page you found the book.
LitRPG
Video Game Novels/Trades
Books About Video Games and Virtual Reality
OR
B.) Read a book by a single author, where the author's initials can be found in the words VIDEO GAMES. Letters can only be used as many times as they appear. Middle initials can be ignored. Space determines names.
2. Zombies are a huge obsession for me, thanks to The Walking Dead. Now I will read, watch, and play anything zombie.
Pick an option below and read a book that meets the requirements.
A.) Read a book from one of these lists. REQUIRED: Please indicate which list you chose and on what page you found the book.
Zombies!
Best Zombie Books
OR
B.) Read a book with Zombie as the Goodreads main page genre- genre may be stand alone or embedded. For example Horror> zombie
3. Photography is a great hobby of mine. I have been taking photos since I was 11 years old, and portrait photography is one of my favorites. I love being able to put so much emotion and feeling into the portraits.
Portrait is defined as a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders.
Pick an option below and read a book that meets the requirements.
A.) Read a book from this list
Best Portraits on Covers
REQUIRED: Please indicate the page on which you found the book.
OR
B.) Read a book with a portrait on the cover. This portrait can be male or female, but it must be a portrait. Nothing full body and nothing below the waist can be showing. It must only have one person on the cover. The full face must be present in the portrait. Parts of the face may be obscured by hair, mask, glasses, etc., but at least 50% of the face must be showing.
REQUIRED: Please post the cover when claiming the task.
I chose a book from the LITPRG List.
Survival Quest (The Way of the Shaman #1)
by Vasily Mahanenko (Goodreads Author), Василий Маханенко, Natalia Nikitin (Translator)Survival Quest
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 40
Books read:3
Tasks Done: 3
SCHATZIE5.2 - Chicago
---book shelved as Legal Thriller from given list
The Confession
--pg. #1
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5.6 - A Chorus Line
---single word title
Allegedly
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5.7 - Wicked
--- book from given list
East
--pg. #1
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5.8 - Oh! Calcutta!
---! or ? in title
But What If We're Wrong?: Thinking About the Present As If It Were the Past
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5.9 - Mamma Mia!
---first title word 7 letters
Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World Think of You as Much as You Did in High School
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10.2 - Let's Dance
---Dancing in title
Dancing Barefoot
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Points this Post: 35
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I chose option 3 and read Sleep Like a Baby. I read the kindle edition, linked to the top paperback edition.
All initial letters from title words - SLAB = found in BLAck Smoke band.
points this post: 20
total points: 170
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I used the word pair hour and our, and read:
book 1 - The Ninth Hour. I read the kindle edition, linked to top paperback. the ninth HOUR
book 2 - Bad Stories: What the Hell Just Happened to Our Country. OUR country.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 200
loafer5.9 - Mamma Mia!
Read a book where the FIRST word in the title is exactly seven letters.
Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead
points: 5
total: 185
BB: 3
GO: 2
tasks completed: 13
Whitnie I10.7 - The World's Largest
Read a series book that has a number that can be found in 25, 211, and/or 996. Whole numbers only.
Secondhand Souls This is book #2 in the Grim Reaper series.
Kathy G.15.9 - O Canada
Canada Read Finalist: 2017
Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis
Link to Paperback
Fifteen Dogs
Total Points- 45
Amber20.8 - Nickels and Dimes - Sara G's Task: Florida
Option C - Book that was first published in June of any year - this was first published in June of this year
The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir
Points this post: 20
Total points: 125
Big Book Tickets: 1
Whitnie I15.1 - Which Did You Like Better?
Book 1 – read a book from the list The Book Was Better Than the Movie
AND
Book 2 – read a book from the list The Movie was Better Than the Book
Book 1: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban #4 on the list
Book 2: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire #113 on the list
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 25
Whitnie I10.8 - The World's Oldest
Read a book that was first published in March of any year or in any month of a year that contains at least 2 of the following numbers: 1, 3, 5, 8.
The Sisters of Versailles This book was published in 2015. Contains a 1 and a 5
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 35
Whitnie I15.4. Double Trouble
OPTION 1:
Book 1 - A book the title/subtitle of which contains a word with a double vowel. The vowel must be repeated immediately in the word, not just somewhere in the word.
AND
Book 2 - A book the title/subtitle of which contains a word with a double consonant, repeated immediately in the word.
OR
OPTION 2 -Read one book that meets the criteria for A and B - title/subtitle contains a word with a repeated vowel and one with a repeated consonant.
I did option 2: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
There are two TT and two OO's.
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 50
JUKKAReposting again...
30.3 - JennRenee's Task: New Discoveries to New Favorites
Book 1: Book from JennRenee's shelf.
Saga, Vol. 7 by Brian K. Vaughan. From the same series as Saga, Vol. 1 in the shelf.
Book 2: Option C, Space Opera: Book with Moon, Space, Star, Ship, Planet, World, Universe in title, subtitle or series name.
Bitch Planet, Vol. 2: President Bitch by Kelly Sue DeConnick.
Points this post: 30
Big Books this post: 0
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Points: 80/995
Total Books Read: 6
Tasks Completed: 5/57
Big Books Total: 1
Golden Oldies Total: 0
DebraJean20.3 - Best Review
For option 1, I read Treasure Island, which has a MPG of Classics. I am also claiming 1 GO ticket for this book originally published in 1882.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 150
Big Book tickets: 2
Golden Oldies tickets: 1
Readerboard Name: Kathy P 5.10 - Beauty and the Beast
Everything is Flammable
Points this post: 5
Books this post: 1
Totals
Points: 50
BB:0
GO:0
Total Task completed: 6
Total Books read: 6
Shala20.3 - Best Review - TrishhartUK's Task: Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds
Option 2: The original cast comprised: Richard Burton, Justin Hayward, David Essex, Chris Thompson, Phil Lynott, Julie Covington, and Jerry Wayne. Read a book whose author shares a first or last name with Jeff Wayne, or one of the original performers.
Goliath - Richard Turner
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 60
LaureY10.1 - Summer Blockbusters
Read a book related in some way to one of the 15 summer movies on this list: In a Year Full of Blockbusters, Summer 2018 Will Be Especially Huge
Crazy Rich Asiansby Kevin Kwan
The book is being made into a film - coming out on 17th August 2018.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 255
Total Books: 16
Total Tasks: 14
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies: 1
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 3
Readerboard Name MAZZA1Task 20.5 - Bigger is Better - Perletwo's Task: If Not For Bad Luck...
option 1. In honor of the unlucky number, read a book that is number 1, 3, or 13 in a series. Its series placement should be listed on the book's Goodreads main page.
Alice in Murderland #1 in series
e book verification for length post 6859 https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Task 20.6 Seasoned Reader – Balletbookworm’s task: Ballet Slippers and Books
Option 3: “A Case of the Knee-zles”
Read a book FIRST published between 1940 and 2005 (years inclusive) AND set at least 50% in England.
The Glittering Prizes set in Cambridge UK
first published 1976
Points this post 40
Total points to date = 525
10.8 - The World's Oldest Every Note Played by Lisa Genova
First published March 20, 2018.
Points this post: 10
Total points to date: 10
Queen Bee Darlene10.7 - The World's Largest
Read a series book that has a number that can be found in 25, 211, and/or 996.
Nightblind (Dark Iceland #2) by Ragnar Jonasson Nightblind
#2 in series
10 points
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 120
Delicious Dee30.2 - Booklover's Task: Contrasts
Option 1 - Now and Then
Book A - The Return of the Soldier - first published 1918
Book B - The Schemer - first published 2018
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 225
10.4 - Wonder WomanA book by a female author whose first and last initials are found in WONDER WOMAN: The Summer House by Marcia Willett
Points this post: 10
Total points: 90
CelesteR15.6 - Page 1 #76
7人のシェイクスピア 2 7-nin no Shakespeare 2 by Harold Sakuishi
GN: 244 > 100+
Total: 225 pts.
Casey W10.8 - The World's Oldest
The Teatro Olimpico was built on March 3, 1585 and is now the oldest surviving enclosed theatre in the world. Read a book that was first published in March of any year or in any month of a year that contains at least 2 of the following numbers: 1, 3, 5, 8.
The Woman in the Window - Published in Jan 2018.
Points on this Post: 10
Total Points: 10
DebraJean30.5 - Mazza1's Task
For option 2A I read B is for Burglar which has a text only cover.
For option 2C I read Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster which has all the letters of the word VERNACULAR in the title/subtitle.
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 150
Big Book tickets: 2
Golden Oldies tickets: 1
Kristen IA5.10 - Beauty and the Beast
Belle is not a puzzle to those of us in the SRC. Celebrate Belle and stick your nose in a book of your choice.
Capture by Penny Reid
I listened to the audiobook and have linked the PB edition.
10.1 - Summer Blockbusters
Read a book related in some way to one of the 15 summer movies on this list: In a Year Full of Blockbusters, Summer 2018 Will Be Especially Huge
Required: Explain the connection between the movie and the book when you post.
China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan
This book is the sequel to Crazy Rich Asians which is what the film Crazy Rich Asians is based on.
I listened to the audiobook and have linked the MMPB edition.
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 110/995
Tasks Completed: 8/57
GO: 0
BB: 4
Brave20.5 - Bigger is Better - Perletwo's Task: If Not For Bad Luck...:
This is a one-book task. Choose a book to fit one of these options. REQUIRED: state which option you choose when you post the task.
Option 3: Note the fear of Friday the 13th by reading a book with a single author whose initials can be found in the term FRIGGATRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA. Middle initials may be ignored. Letters may be used only as often as they occur in the term.
Fall of Giants by Ken Follett
Page count in my edition: 850 pages
FRIGGATRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 40
15.10 - Time to Kick Back and Relax!It's summer - time to relax. Read a book written by one of your most read authors from your Goodreads "read" shelf.
My favorite author is T. Greenwood. I have read 11 of her books, and was tied for 3rd in my profile.
I read This Glittering World. Now I just have to wait until her newest book comes out later this year!
Task points:15
Total Points:75
Tasks completed:4
Books read:4
25.2 - Summers ThemeOption B - Beverage on the cover - Summer Desserts
Option D - THe gulf of mexIco -
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 195
TessaVanessaWhen I Kill YouChallenge 10.4 Wonder Woman
Read a book written by a female author whose first and last initials can be found in WONDER WOMAN.
I read When I Kill You by Michelle Wan.
Challenge 15.7 Beatlemania!
Read a book with a title/subtitle containing a word from the title of a Beatles album, listed in the Beatles discography – “a” and “the” cannot be used.
I read I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh. LET can be found in the album Let it be
Challenge 20.4 Golden Oldies - Heather's Task: A few of my favorite bookish websites
Option 3: Book Blogs
For this option read a book that has been reviewed on Beth Fish Reads
I read The Good Daughters by Joyce Maynard. It can be found on the 2008-2013 tab
Challenge 20.6 Seasoned Reader – Balletbookworm’s task: Ballet Slippers and Books
Option 2: read a book with a title of two or more words where the initial letter of each word can be found in CHOREOGRAPHY
I read House Party by Eric Walters
Challenge 20.10 Group Reads
I read Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. My comment is #15 on the discussion thread.
Points this post: 85
Total points: 245
Tasks completed: 19
Books read: 20
Big Book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
Colin's Mom (Sarah)10.4 - Chicken Soup for the New Mom's Soul: Touching Stories about Miracles of Motherhood (Author is Emily Weaver)
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 30
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 5
Cindy FTask 15.3 My Feet Hurt
Option 1: Authors first name matches list of Choreographer "Paul"
Tinkers by Paul Harding
Option 2: Authors last name matches list of Dancers "Jackson"
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Points this post:15
Total points:55
Tasks completed:4
Books read:5
Golden Oldies:0
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)
Time to get myself on the board!5.6 A Chorus Line
Wool (Silo, #1), by Hugh Howey.
top mmpb has over 500 pages - I claim 1 BB ticket.
this post: +5
Total: 5
BB tkts: 1
10.7 - The World's LargestThe End is Now (The Apocalypse Triptych, #2)
this post: +10
Total: 15
BB tkts: 1
20.5 - Bigger is BetterThe End is Nigh (the Apocalypse Triptych, #1)
this post: +20
Total: 35
BB tkts: 1
25.6 - Diane Whitney's Taskoption 3, #3: The End Has Come, #3 of the Apocalypse Triptych
option 4, HOMES: Shift, by Hugh Howey
Shift's top mmpb has over 500 pages; I claim 1 BB ticket.
this post: +25 and 1 BB tkt
Total: 60
BB tkts: 2
Bookwrm526Task #5.9 - Mamma Mia!
Read a book where the FIRST word in the title is exactly seven letters. I read Stinker Lets Loose! by James Johnston.
Points this post: 5
Total points so far: 175
Andy P.Task # 10.9 - A Look Back
Read a book on one of the following lists:
Most Popular Books Published In June 2017
The Confusion of Languages by Siobhan Fallon # 81 on list
Points this post: 110
Total points: 165
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I chose option 2 and read Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly. I read the kindle edition, linked to the top PB.
First name, Martha, matches choreographer Martha Graham.
Surname, Kelly, matches dancer Gene Kelly.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 215
Andy P.Task # 10.2 - Let's Dance
Read a book with the word DANCE in the title
Cemetery Dance by Douglas Preston
Points this post: 10
Total points: 175
Mod
5.7 - Wicked
From Best Fairytales and Retellings page 1, #15: Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier
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5.9 - Mamma Mia!
7 letter first word: PB: Without a Country by Ayşe Kulin
I read the kindle: Without a Country
Total : 190
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30.7 -TessaVanessa’s Task: I “knew” you would love this “new” challenge I came up with.
word pair: Days Daze
Book 1, Days: PB: Days Without End by Sebastian Barry
I listed to the audio: Days Without End
Book 2, Daze: Bali Daze: Freefall off the Tourist Trail by Cat Wheeler
total: 220
Cait S15.4- Double Trouble
1 Book Option
Title/subtitle contains a word with a repeated vowel and one with a repeated consonant.
Getting Revenge on Lauren Wood by Eileen Cook
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 70
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20.3 [Best Review TrishhartUK] Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds
Option 2: Author shares a first or last name with Jeff Wayne or…
Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer
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