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SPRING CHALLENGE 2019
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Sophie20.10 group read
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Total 230
Readerboard Name: Absurda15.10 - Celebration of the Queen
Option 1: Read a book FIRST published during Queen Victoria's lifetime - the years 1819 -1901 inclusive.
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane
First Published in 1895.
Points this task: 15
Total Points to date: 100
Golden Oldies Ticket Request: 1
TessaVanessaChallenge 15.10 Celebration of the Queen
Option 2: I Shall Be Near to You by Erin Lindsey McCabe.
In the preview of the book it has the chapter 5 page with the year. The entire book is set during the American Civil War
https://www.goodreads.com/reader/5020...
Points this post: 15
Total points: 625
Tasks completed: 37/58
Books read: 49
Readerboard Name: List_Addict20.8: Nickels and Dimes - Paula S’s Task: Springtime Traditions in Sweden
Option 2: An author’s initials found in VÅFFELDAGEN
The Princess Saves Herself in This One by Amanda Lovelace
Total this Post: 20
Total for Challenge: 40
RAYNEBAIR30.6 - TessaVanessa’s Task: DC vs Marvel
My readerboard name has 9 characters
Option 2: Odd number of characters in readerboard name=Marvel comics
Book 1: Read one book from this list (Best of Marvel Comics) with a main page genre of sequential art.
Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: No Normal by G. Willow Wilson
found on Page 1 of the list
Book 2: Read a book with a TITLE of at least 3 words where the beginning letters of each word appear in the name of one of these Marvel Villains: THANOS
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
points this post: 30
total points: 440
BB tickets: 1
GO tickets: 3
DULCINELLA20.4 - Golden Oldies - Louise B's Task: In The Garden
This is a one book task.
Required: State which option you chose.
Option 2: Reading about the Garden
Read a book with a main page genre of “essays”. This may be standalone or embedded.
Tell Me How It Ends: An Essay in Forty Questions Valeria Luiselli 128 p. 12 april 2019 4starsPoints in this task: 20 points
Total points: 745 points
3 tickets BB
2 ticket GO
DULCINELLA10.4 - Loki
Loki is the wily trickster god of Norse mythology. Read a book found on the Best Plot Twist list. Required: State the page on which your book can be found when you post.
Peril at End House
Agatha Christie 287 p. 12 april 2019 4 starsP.1 nr 48
The book is originaly from 1932 so I ask a GO ticket for it
Points in this post: 10 points
Total pointts: 755 points
3 tickets BB
3 tickets GO
10.10 Spring Training Cimarron Rose by James Lee Burke
The Book takes place in Deaf Smith, Texas, which is a small town in rural Texas.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 85
BB tickets: 1
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 10
Andy P.Task # 20.1 - Most Improved- Elizabeth B's Task: Spring Festivals Around Europe
Option 2. B. Read a book set at least 50% in Italy
A Voice in the Night by Andrea Camilleri Set entirely in Sicily
Points this post: 20
Total points: 415
Luara10.4 - Loki
*a book from the best plot twist list
I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh
required - #89 on page 1
Total points = 85
MAZZA110.1 - Darth Vader
Read a book written by a single author that has the word FATHER or LUKE found intact in the title/subtitle or author's name.
Autumn Softly Fell Dominic luke
Luke in Author name
Points this post = 10
Points to date = 365
MAZZA110.2 - Vito & Michael Corleone
Read a book in which an organized crime family, criminal organization, or crime syndicate plays a major role.
Road to Perdition
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
approved in post 11 of help thread
points this post = 10
Points to date = 375
MAZZA110.4 - Loki
Loki is the wily trickster god of Norse mythology. Read a book found on the Best Plot Twist list. Required: State the page on which your book can be found when you post.
Ethan Frome page 1 number 46
First published 1911 so claiming a Golden Oldie Ticket
Points this post = 10
Points to date = 385
GO this post = 1
GO to date = 4
MAZZA115.5 - It's Black and White
Read a book set at least 50% in ONE of those locations: Scotland,
Required: State the location if it is not evident on the book's main page and provide a reference.
The Quaker set in Glasgow Scotland
Points this post = 15
Points to date = 400
MAZZA115.10 - Celebration of the Queen
On 24 May 1819, the future Queen Victoria was born at Kensington Palace. Celebrate her 200th birthday and Victoria Day.
Option 2: Read a book set at least 50% during Queen Victoria's lifetime - the years 1819 -1901 inclusive.
House of Thieves set in 1886 New York
Points this post = 15
Points to date = 415
MAZZA120.2 - Rookie at the Top - Raynebair's Task: A Day In the Life Of...
Option 3: Read a book where the title starts with a word that begins with the letter B, A or M. All title words count, including articles.
Alentejo Blue
Points this post = 20
Points to date = 435
MAZZA1 20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Tien's Task: Prequels & Midquels
Option 2. Midquels:
Read a book with series designation of #X.5 for which X can be any number other than 0.
Plum Lovin'
designation #12.5
Points this post = 20
Points to date = 455
MAZZA120.8 Nickels & Dimes -Paula S's Task: Springtime Traditions in Sweden
Option 1: Read a book with all the letters in the word SEMLA in the TITLE, not subtitle
Mr Doubler Begins Again
Points this post = 20
Points to date = 475
MAZZA125.2 - Nick KY’s Task: Spring Things
Option 2. Sci Fi High. Read a book which has a main page genre of Science Fiction, Sci Fi, or SyFy.
The Day of the Triffids MPG Science fiction
Option 3. read a book by an Australian author, born in or currently resides there, or set at least 50% in Australia.
Nine Perfect Strangers set in Australia and written by Australian author
Points this post = 25
Points to date = 500
Mod
I read a kindle ARC of The Escape Room, linked to the top pb edition.
Initials of book title in EmpeRor palpaTine.
Total points: 355
30.1Option 3: Read a book that is the second book in any series.
A Grave Welcome by Blythe Baker
Option 4: Read a book with red text on the cover.
by K.J. BishopTask points: 30
Total points: 330
20.6 - Seasoned Reader – Kristen IA’s Task: Tiptoe Through the TulipsOption 1: The Festival Read a book that is #2, #3, or #4 in a series.
Sacrificed: Heart Beyond the Spires, Baal's Heart #2
points: 20 + 805 = 825
Cait S20.6- Tiptoe Through The Tulips
Option 1
Read a book that is #2, #3, or #4 in a series.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Children's Genre Info: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 32.0
This book is 734 pages long, so claiming 1 Big Book Ticket
Points This Post: 20
BB Tickets: 1
Total Points: 105
Coralie25.5 Spring Festivals
Option 2: Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Book with main page genre humor
Shopgirl
Option 3: Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Book set in California
The Crying of Lot 49
Total to date 375 points
SCHATZIE30.6 - TessaVanessa’s Task: DC vs Marvel
Opt 1: even number
Book 1: given list
--my book found on pg. 1
Green Lantern: Rebirth
Book 2: initial letters in title words found in villain name
--my chosen villain SCARECROW
Spying on Whales: The Past, Present, and Future of Earth's Most Awesome Creatures
Challenge Total: 725
Jayme(the ghostreader)10.8 Spring Fever
M A M can be found in the title
Christmas Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke
M A in Christmas and M in Murder
Task +10
Total Points: 35
DeborahPost 11
15.5 - It's Black and White
The Upside of Unrequited Washington DC
Points this post:15
Total Points:155
Books read:12
Tasks Done:11
SCHATZIE30.8 - Cat's Task: Big Oldies
Opt. 1: two book option
Book 1: golden oldie
The Black Rose
page count edition: mmpb - The Black Rose
--476 pgs
Book 2: bb ticket book
The Huntress
page count edition: pb - The Huntress
--560 pages
Challenge Total: 755
SCHATZIE30.9 – Sandy’s Task: Sandy's Big Adventure
Opt. A: set in African country
The Madonna of Excelsior
--set in South Africa
page count edition: pb - The Madonna of Excelsior
--288 pgs
Opt. B: author initials in BIG FIVE ANIMALS
The Undoing Project: A Friendship that Changed Our Minds
by Michael Lewis
page count edition: pb - The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds
--368 pgs
Challenge Total: 785
CYNBAXTER# 15.07 – Villains We Love To Hate
Task: Read a book written by a single author whose name matches the name of a performer who played one of AFI’s 50 Greatest Screen Villains
Book 1: Killing Them Softly by George V. Higgins - #29 George C. Scott played General George Patton in “Patton” 1970
Points this post: 15 points
Total points to date = 55 points
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 1
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 0
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 0
CYNBAXTER# 20.09 – MODERATOR’S PET: Fee's Task: Villains in Children's Stories
Task: Read a book that was first published between 16 and 21 years ago, so a book FIRST published between 1998 and 2003 inclusive.
Option 3: We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver which was first published in 2003
Points this post: 20 points
Total points to date = 75 points
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 1
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 0
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 0
SCHATZIE30.10 - Kaora's Task: Horsin' Around
Opt. 1:
Book 1: author initials in given letters
Outer Order, Inner Calm
by Gretchen Rubin
Book 2: "x" in title or author's name
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell
Challenge Total: 815
Julia1035.2. Sauron
Wandering Stars: An Anthology of Jewish Fantasy and Science Fiction (wandeRING)
This post: 5 points
Total points: 285
Total BB: 4
Total GO: 1
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 20
Bookwrm526Task #10.9 - Spring Forward!
Read the next book in a series you've already started. The book may not be #1 or earlier (i.e., #0.5) in the series and it should be new-to-you. I read The Golden Tresses of the Dead by Alan Bradley, which is the most recent release (#10) in the Flavia de Luce series (which I've read all of the previous books) and was new to me!
Total points so far: 445
30.9 – Sandy’s Task: Sandy's Big AdventureB .Read a book by a single author whose initials can be found in the phrase BIG FIVE ANIMALS.
Run for the Money by Stephanie Feagan
C. Read a “large” book – at least 500 pages.
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan - 544 pages > claiming 1 big book ticket
Total points: 65
Big book tickets: 1
CelesteR30.11 - Option B
1. Beast & Feast by Norikazu Akira
GN: 200 > 100+
2. Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
#5 on Page 1 of List: Villian as a Romantic Love Interest
Post: 30
Total: 85 pts.
Queen Bee Darlene20.2 Rookie at the Top - Raynebair's Task: A Day In the Life Of...
Option3: Title starts with a word that begins with B, A, or M
A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell A Simple Favor
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 185
Queen Bee Darlene15.2 Villains - Real or Imagined
Book 1) Non-fiction book with true crime genre
The Real Lolita: The Kidnapping of Sally Horner and the Novel that Scandalized the World by Sarah Weinman The Real Lolita: The Kidnapping of Sally Horner and the Novel that Scandalized the World
Book 2) Fiction book crime genre
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie And Then There Were None
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 200
DULCINELLA30.7 - Dulcinella's Task: The Villain Archetype
Please read 2 books, each book from a different option.
The total of your pages must be at least 600.
Option 3. Desperadoes/Outlaws
Popular Outlaw Books
In Cold Blood Truman Capote 343 p. 11 april 2019 4 starsP’1
Option 5. Bad Parents
Worst Fathers in Books
P1. Nr 12
My Absolute Darling
Gabriel Tallent 432 p. 13 april 2019 4 starsPoints in this post: 30 points
Total points 785 points
3 tickets GO
3 tickets BB
Nick KY20.3 - Best Review -Trishhartuk’s Task: Burdened with Glorious Purpose
Option 4. Read a play. I read Woyzeck by Georg Büchner.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 450
Nick KY20.6 Kristin IA’s Tiptoe Through the Tulips
Option 4. “Queen” is in the title. I read Ellery Queen, Master Detective by Ellery Queen.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 470
Marina H10.6 - Spring Break
Aftalt spil by Elle Kennedy 13/04/19
Points this post: 10
Total points: 190
Big book tickets: 1
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
Tasks completed: 10
Laurah3030.5 - Dlmrose’s Task: Answered and Asked
Book 1: Read a book with a TITLE that could be a Jeopardy! answer.
The Keeper of Lost Things
Book 2: Read a book with a TITLE that could be a response in the form of a question to the answer proposed in your book 1 title.
Just What Kind of Mother Are You?
Total points: 70
loafer20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Raynebair's Task: A Day In the Life Of...
Option 3: Read a book where the title starts with a word that begins with the letter B, A or M.
Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive by Stephanie Land
points: 20
total: 265
GO: 3
BB: 1
Task 30.3I did option 3 twice: read two books in a series I've already started. must be at least two unread books published in the series
NOTE: I originally claimed #3 & #4 (msg 1445), but I'm now swapping #4 out for #6)
Magic Strikes #3 in series
Magic Rises #6 in series
Kate Daniels series
I read books 1 & 2 before this season started
I haven't read either of these two before - they are new to me
There are 10 books in total in the series: i.e. 7 left when I started this task
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720 points
Task 10.10 - Spring Trainingread a book set in Georgia
Magic Bleeds
set in Atlanta, Georgia
(I previously claimed this book for task 30.3 in #1445, but I've replaced as above)
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730 points
Task 15.2 - Villains- Real and Imaginedbook 1: read a non-fiction book with MPG True Crime
I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer
book 2: read a book with MPG Crime
The Case of the Velvet Claws
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750 points
TinaBeer20.8 Nickels & Dimes
Option 2: Read a book written by a single author with first and last name initials in VÅFFELDAGEN.
Read The French Girl by Lexie Elliott
Points this task = 20
Total Points = 135
Total Tasks = 7
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15.3 - The Chunnel
Option 2: Read 1 book.
Read a book that is set in BOTH England AND France. The England/France settings must account for at least 75% of the action
The Summer of Us by Lily Morton
England/France comprises 100% of the book's setting
points this post: 15
total points: 410
BB tickets: 1
GO tickets: 3