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FALL CHALLENGE 2018
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StaceyNC30.1 - Ava Catherine’s task: Southeastern Conference (SEC) Football
Option 1: SEC Teams
There are 14 SEC teams, so read a book FIRST published in a year containing the numerals 1 and 4 in the publication date.
Book: Mr. Mercedes -- published 6/3/2014
Completed: 9/14/18
Option 2: Author
Read a book written by an author whose first and last name initials can be found in the words SEC CONFERENCE .
Book: Fury of Ice by Coreene Callahan
Completed: 11/9/18
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 310
Mod
I read The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton. Author's initials, KM, found in MicKey mouse.
Total points: 665
15.3 - Let's Play!Option B
The Last Renegade by Jo Goodman
1. Little Green Army Men for the Title
2. G. I. Joe for the Author
SALLY M.5.9 Boggle (word = “and”)
Les Parisiennes: How the Women of Paris Lived, Loved, and Died Under Nazi Occupation by Anne Sebba
(I listened to the audiobook & have linked to the PB)
Points this post: 5
Total points: 495
Tasks completed: 26
Books read: 34
Pages read: 12,883
BB tix this post: 0
Total BB tix: 5
GO tix this post: 0
Total GO tix: 1
SALLY M.25.3 Cards Against Humanity
Option A #3: Money can’t buy me love, but it can buy me…
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
(I listened to the audiobook & have linked to the PB)
Option B #2: Well, what do you have to say for yourself Casey? This is the third time you have been sent to the principal’s office for…
Whiskey in a Teacup by Reese Witherspoon
(I listened to the audiobook & have linked to the Hardcover)
Points this post: 25
Total points: 520
Tasks completed: 27
Books read: 36
Pages read: 13,497
BB tix this post: 0
Total BB tix: 5
GO tix this post: 0
Total GO tix: 1
SALLY M.25.9 Women of American Ninja Warrior
Option 1: Miami, Jessie Graff (JG)
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
(I listened to the audiobook & have linked to the PB)
Option 2: first published 2014
Small Victories: Spotting Improbable Moments of Grace by Anne Lamott
(I listened to the audiobook & have linked to the Hardcover)
Points this post: 25
Total points: 545
Tasks completed: 28
Books read: 38
Pages read: 14,119
BB tix this post: 0
Total BB tix: 5
GO tix this post: 0
Total GO tix: 1
Pamela326515.6 - Checkmate
by Lynne Olson - – 89% Black, white, and grey on cover Points this post: 15
Total Points: 185
Golden Oldie books this post:
Total Golden Oldie books: 2
Big Book Tickets this post:
Total Big Book Tickets: 2
Big Books - 500+: 2
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Karolyn5.3 International Football
Book set in Spain
Origin
Dan Brown
638 pages - Claimimg 1 Big Book Ticket
Points This Post = 5
Total Points to Date = 325
Books Read = 20
Tasks Completed = 12
Golden Oldies = 3 tickets
Big Books = 6 tickets
10.8 Happy Anniversary SRC!Read a book that was first published in 2009 or 2018.
Book Read: The Maze Runner by James Dashner
First published 2009.
Points this Task: 10
BB:
GO:
Total Points: 605
Total BB: 5
Total GO: 5
Total Tasks: 34
5.10 Our Favourite Recreation!Read a book of your choice within SRC rules.
Book Read: Impostor Syndrome by Mishell Baker
Points This Task: 5
BB:
GO:
Total Points: 610
Total BB: 5
Total GO: 5
Total Tasks: 35
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Karen Michele's task: The Ozette Loop: A Favorite Hike#2 The Shore Birds
Owls Well That Ends Well by Donna Andrews
Points this post: 20
Total points: 220
Books read: 15
Tasks completed: 13
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Karen Michele's task: The Ozette Loop: A Favorite Hike#2 The Shore Birds
Owls Well That Ends Well by Donna Andrews
Points this post: 20
Total points: 220
Books read: 15
Tasks completed: 13
Janice CA20.7 - The Ozette Loop: A Favorite Hike
Option 2: Read a book with a specific bird in the title.
bird: goose
Papa Goose: One Year, Seven Goslings, and the Flight of My Life by Michael Quetting
+20
total: 60
tasks: 4
books: 4
Coralie10.9 International Sudoku Day
Book by a single author whose last name is exactly 9 letters
Murder On The Ballarat Train by Kerry Greenwood
This post 10 points
Total to date 655 points
Mary P20.5 - Bigger is Better - Cat's task: Bookish Quidditch
Option 3A: Read a book that is 2, 4, 12, or 14 in a series.
Wind Talker by Kim Murphy
Points this Task: 20
Total Points: 235
Mod
For my first book, I chose option 2 and read Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business. 184 pages - so, both 8 and 4 in number of pages.
For my second book, I chose option 5 and read Yes We (Still) Can - Politics in the age of Obama, Twitter and Trump. I listened to the audiobook, linked to the top paperback. Title/subtitle contains all the letters of ONCE BREWED:
O in Politics
NC in Can
E in Yes
B in Obama
REW in Twitter
E in We
D in And
Total points: 695
Kayla C15.10 Ticket to Ride
I spun historical fiction and grey
The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis
Tin Eye %
#6f7070 55.4 %Scarpa Flow (Grey)
#dddcdc 19.5 %Gainsboro (Grey)
#070707 12.7 %Black (Black)
#b68c8a 4.2 %Rosy Brown (Brown)
#e15850 2.4 %Flamingo (Orange)
#6c4a46 2.2 %Congo Brown (Brown)
#924c47 1.5 %El Salva (Brown)
#e38f8a 1.2 %Sweet Pink (Pink)
#f2443b 0.8 %Coral Red (Red)
which gives me 74.9% Grey
total points: 390
BB: 4
GO: 0
Kayla C20.9 Moderators' Pet - Danielle M's task: Neil Simon
Option 1
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman
MPG Humor
total points: 410
BB: 4
GO: 0
Oma122920.9 - Moderators' Pet - Danielle M's task: Neil Simon
I chose Option #1
Option 1: Read a book with a main page genre of Comedy or Humor.
Hero at Large by Janet Evanovich
Total Points-455/1010
Total Tasks-23/58
Total Golden Oldie Books-(1)
Total Big Books-(2)500+(1 )750+(),1000+()
30.3 Dlmrose's Task: ListmakerOption 1: Read a book from 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
Foundation, by Isaac Asimov
Foundation is on the second page of the list (#126).
Option 2: Read a book from a series that you have already started, but have not yet caught up to the latest release.
Sovereign, by C.J. Sansom
Sovereign is the third book in the Matthew Shardlake series. There are seven books total in the series so far.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 495/1010
Total tasks: 36/58
Total books: 43/79
StaceyNC10.4 - Hey There, Hi There, Ho There!
Read a book written by a single author whose first and last name initials are found in MICKEY MOUSE.
Book: The Girl With All the Gifts
Author: M.R. Carey
Completed: 9/7/18
Points this Post: 10
Total points: 320
Oma122915.9 - Get a Clue
Read a book that meets one of the following 3 characteristics AND has the MPG Mystery.
1. Contains a person's name in the title/subtitle.
Aunt Bessie Assumes by Diana Xarissa
Total Points-470/1010
Total Tasks-24/58
Total Golden Oldie Books-(1)
Total Big Books-(2)500+(1 )750+(),1000+()
Oma12295:4 Hiking
Read a book with a title of at least two words, in which the initial letter of each word of the title is found in APPALACHIAN TRAIL.
Haunted Tales by Terri Reid
Total Points-475/1010
Total Tasks-25/58
Total Golden Oldie Books-(1)
Total Big Books-(2)500+(1 )750+(),1000+()
Oma122920.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Karen Michele's task: The Ozette Loop: A Favorite Hike
I chose #2
2. The Shore Birds Read a book with the word "bird" or the name of a specific bird in the title or subtitle. Plurals, possessives and compound words are allowed and the book does not have to be about birds.
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale
Total Points-495/1010
Total Tasks-26/58
Total Golden Oldie Books-(1)
Total Big Books-(2)500+(1 )750+(),1000+()
Kayla C20.8 Nickels and Dimes - Diane Whitney's task: All Hallow's Eve
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
327 pages
points: 430
BB: 4
GO: 0
Laurah30 Reposting because I would like to claim a big book ticket for The Good Daughter 511 pages30.1 - Ava Catherine’s task: Southeastern Conference (SEC) Football
Option 1: SEC Teams
There are 14 SEC teams, so read a book FIRST published in a year containing the numerals 1 and 4 in the publication date.
Everything I Never Told You published in 2014
option 4 Read a book set at least 50% in one of the SEC states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida. Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas (all in USA), or by an author born or currently living in one of these states.
The Good Daughter
set in Georgia
Diana K.Task 10.7 Before Autocorrect. Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle from this list of commonly misspelled words .
Portuguese Irregular Verbs
Portuguese
Total points: 665
Joanne MiTask 10.5 Read a continuation novel- a novel (FICTION) in the style of an established series, produced by a new author after the original author's death.
Red War Kyle Mills continues the Vince Flynn, Mitch Rapp series
Points this task 10
Total points 305
BB's 8
Diana K.Task 15.3 Let's Play
Option 2: Read ONE book that fits the criteria for both Book 1 and Book 2.
I Liked My Life by Abby Fabiaschi
Little Green Army Men and Radio Flyer Wagon
Total points: 680
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Cordelia15.1 Dig it
Pool B
Fifth Business by Robertson Davies
Set in Canada
Vernon Subutex, 2 by Virginie Despentes
Set in France
Points this task 15
Total Points 630
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Scooter&SiamRequesting to switch
from 20.2 to 5.3 for the country England.Points: 5 after subtracting 20
Total: 175
Scooter&SiamRequesting to move A Year in Provence from 20.6 to 20.2 Option 2 - Travel
Read A Year in Provence - MPG is Travel
Points: 20 (no change)
Total: 175
Scooter&SiamRequesting to reuse post 2923 as originally posted
20.6 Option 3 - Book with more than one person on cover
Read
Points: 20
Total: 195
Cordelia25.10 Litsy Love
Option B
Book 1 + Book 2: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
- Published 12 September 2006
- On page 1 of list (no 68)
Points: 25
Total Points: 655
SALLY M.5.10 Our favorite recreation! (reader’s choice)
Intercepted by Alexa Martin
(I listened to the audiobook & have linked to the PB)
Points this post: 5
Total points: 550
Tasks completed: 29
Books read: 39
Pages read: 14,427
BB tix this post: 0
Total BB tix: 5
GO tix this post: 0
Total GO tix: 1
SALLY M.5.7 Settlers of Catan (author initials in Settlers of Catan)
Sadie by Courtney Summers
(I listened to the audiobook & have linked to the Hardcover)
Points this post: 5
Total points: 555
Tasks completed: 30
Books read: 40
Pages read: 14,738
BB tix this post: 0
Total BB tix: 5
GO tix this post: 0
Total GO tix: 1
SALLY M.10.6 Original Six (set at least 50% in New York City - references here and here)
What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli, Adam Silvera
(I listened to the audiobook & have linked to the PB)
Points this post: 10
Total points: 565
Tasks completed: 31
Books read: 41
Pages read: 15,186
BB tix this post: 0
Total BB tix: 5
GO tix this post: 0
Total GO tix: 1
Alycia20.1 - Most Improved Player - Dulcinella's task: Scrabble
A Murder for the Books by Victoria Gilbert
33 points
Points this post: 20
Total points: 440
Tasks completed: 28
Kristen IA15.1 - Dig It
Read TWO books, each set at least 50% in two different countries that are in the SAME pool.
Required: State the countries used when posting. If the setting is not obvious from the book's GRs main page, provide a link to reference for verification.
The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty - set in Australia (Pool C)
I listened to the audiobook so linked to the PB for page count.
Gone by James Patterson - set in California, USA (Pool C)
I listened to the audiobook so linked to the MMPB for page count.
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 205/1010
Tasks Completed: 9/58
GO: 0
BB: 2
Kristen IA15.5 - Nonfiction November
Read a nonfiction book that can be found on the Popular Nonfiction Books list.
Required: State which page you found the book on when you post.
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown - page 5 of the list
I read the ebook so linked to the PB for page count.
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 220/1010
Tasks Completed: 10/58
GO: 0
BB: 2
Kristen IA15.9 - Get a Clue
Read a book that meets one of the following 3 characteristics AND has the MPG Mystery.
1. Contains a person's name in the title/subtitle. The name should be used in reference someone in the book (a main character or the subject of the book, for example).
I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 235/1010
Tasks Completed: 11/58
GO: 0
BB: 2
Scooter&Siam20.4 Option 2 - author initials in queen of soul
Read by Perception by Lee Strauss
Points: 20
Total: 215
Kristen IA20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Sophie's task: Boardgames
This is a one book task. Choose one option from those listed below.
Required: State which option you have chosen when you post.
Option 3 - Careers
Read a book with a number in the title or subtitle. Numbers may be ordinal (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc) or cardinal (1, 2, 3, etc.). They may be in numerical form or spelled out.
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 255/1010
Tasks Completed: 12/58
GO: 0
BB: 2
Kristen IA20.6 - Seasoned Reader – Kathy P's task: Careers
Option 3. Happiness - Read a book with more than one person on the cover. The people on the cover must look like humans.
Required: Include the cover when you post.
Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey - MMPB edition for page count
(ebook cover of the edition I read)~~~~~~~~
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 275/1010
Tasks Completed: 13/58
GO: 0
BB: 2
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10.8 - Happy Anniversary SRC!
The English Wife (published in 2018)
This post: 10 points
Total points: 500
Total BB: 11
Total GO: 1
Tasks completed: 25
Books read: 34