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SPRING CHALLENGE 2019
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Bookwrm526Task #30.10 - Horsin' Around
Option 1 - DRESSAGE
Book 1: Read a book written by a single author whose initials are found in these letters: A-K-V-E-S-H-C-M-R-B-P-F and the letters in the middle are D-L-X-I-G. I read Killing in C Sharp by Alexia Gordon.
Book 2: Read a book written by a single author with an X in the TITLE or the author's name. I read The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo.
Total points so far: 55
VAL TX5.10. What Makes a Villain? - Read a book of your choice that meets SRC rules.
The Book of Jon by Eleni Sikelianos
This post and total:
Points - 5
Bluegrass Pam 15.5 It's Black and White
Set 50% in one of the locations listed.
Rush Oh!
Set 100% in Australia (New South Wales)
Points this post: 15
Total points: 25
VAL TX10.5 - Spring into Action - Read a book with the MPG Action and/or Adventure.
The True Confessions Of Charlotte Doyle by Avi
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 8.0
Adventure = 342 users
This post:
Points - 10
Total:
Points - 15
Andy P.Task # 5.4. President Snow
Read a book with the word “roses” in its title
The Roses of May by Dot Hutchison
Points this post: 5
Total points: 45
5.2. SauronRead a book with “ring” found intact in the title or subtitle.
In the Ring
Points: 5 + 170 = 175
Coralie15.10 Celebration of the Queen
Option 2 Book set during Queen Victoria’s lifetime
Sherlock Holmes vs. Dracula
set in 1890 as per the start of chapter one - I need hardly consult my notebook for 1890 to recall that it was in August of that year…
Total to date 15 points
Laurah3010.3 - Vincent Vega
Read a book written by a single author with the initial V.
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
Total Points: 10
Delicious Dee30.1 – Schatzie’s task: Villain One-liners
Option 2 -
- Roxanne St. ClaireOption 3 - The Offer- #2 in The MacGregor Brothers series
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 55
Christine V20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Raynebair's Task: A Day In the Life Of...
Option 1: Educated This book is currently on page 2 of the list.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 20
Tasks completed: 1
Books read: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=0)
Louise B5.4. President Snow
Read a book with the word “white,” “rose,” or “roses” in its title/subtitle.
The Rose Grower by Michelle de Kretser
Points this task: 5
Total points to date: 5
25.1 – Susan A’s Task: Die HardOption 1, a book with 2 different numbers from 640 in its page count: The Power by Naomi Alderman
paperback edition The Power 400 pages
Option 3, a book that takes place entirely in California: Moonlight Road by Robyn Carr
The California setting is noted on the main page. It takes place entirely in California.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 45
5.7. The Jokermain page genre humor noted HERE
The Consumption of Magic
I listened to audiobook.
Points: 5 + 175 = 180
Coralie15.2 Villains – Real and Imagined
Book 1 – nonfiction with main page genre True Crime
The Arsonist: A Mind on Fire
Book 2 – fiction with main page genre crime
Gun, with Occasional Music
Total to date 30 points
DeborahPost 2
5.10. What Makes a Villain?
Spindrift: Spray from a Psychic Sea
Points this post:5
Total Points:15
Books read:2
Tasks Done:2
CHANDNI20.6 - Seasoned Reader – Kristen IA’s Task: Tiptoe Through the Tulips
Option 1: The Festival
Read a book that is #2, #3, or #4 in a series.
The Suspect by Fiona Barton
[POINTS]
This Post: 20
Total Points: 55
Books Read: 3
Completed Tasks: 3
Elizabeth BTask 10.2
MCs are undercover in a motorcycle club that deals drugs
Corruption
Points 10
Total 25
Elizabeth BTask 15.9
Dancing Lessons by R.Cooper,
author's initials can be found in LEONARDO DA VINCI
e-book only, line #758 in the spreadsheet
Total 40
Elizabeth BTask 25.3
Option 2: red found intact in the title Red Hot Daddy
Option 3: title of at least 3 words where all the title initials can be found in MORRIS DANCING
Ride or Dye, R, O, D can be found in mORris Dancing
Total 65
10.4 LokiI read Angels & Demons by Dan Brown. This book is found on page one of the best plot twist list (currently #11).
The book has 736 pages. I would like to claim a big book ticket
Points: 10
Total points: 30
BB tickets: 1
GO tickets: 0
Mod
10.2 - Vito & Michael Corleone
Open Carry by Marc Cameron
Publishers Weekly review " The stakes rise when a sadistic Mexican cartel boss kidnaps the show’s producer and her cameraman boyfriend. "
Total = 10
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10.5 - Spring into Action
Adventure genre, genre verified post 45:
The River by Peter Heller
Total = 30
Mod
10.6 - Spring Break
college professors at Payne University:
The Shakespeare Requirement by Julie Schumacher
Total = 40
10.7 - Spring ChickenRead a "young" book .... a young book is defined as a book that was first published in or after 2015.
An Anonymous Girl
Published 2019
Total Points: 10
20.3 - Best Review -Trishhartuk’s Task: Burdened with Glorious PurposeOption 1: I am Loki…of Asgard: "Read a book with a main page genre Mythology or Superheroes, stand alone or embedded."
American Gods
MPG Mythology (embedded)
American Gods is a Big Book (635 pages). Claiming 1 BB tickets.
BB tickets this post: 1
Total BB tickets to date: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
Total Points: 30
JUKKA5.5. Cruella de Vil
Book with a coat or a jacket on the cover.
Agatha Heterodyne and the Heirs of the Storm by Phil Foglio and Kaja Foglio.
Total Points: 105/1030
Total Books Read: 11
Tasks Completed: 10/58
Big Books Total: 0
Golden Oldies Total: 0
Sophie20.3
Option 3 author writes under multiple names
Born in Death by J.D. Robb
Also writes as Nora Roberts
Total 40
Barbara ★30.2 - Amanda A's Task: March Madness
Option 1: a) Read a book FIRST published in March of any year
When It's Right - Jennifer Ryan (published March 31, 2015) 3/6
Option 3: a) Read a book with a five word TITLE which also contains at least one of these numbers in the page count: 1, 2, 5, 9, 0.
The Dragon Who Didn't Fly - Connie M. Barr (313 pages) 3/9
TOTAL PAGES: Book 1 (384 pages) + Book 2 (313 pages) = 697 > 500 pages
Points this task: 30
Total points: 30
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Diana K.10.7 - Spring Chicken. Read a "young" book. For the purposes of this task, a young book is defined as a book that was first published in or after 2015.
Theater of the World: The Maps that Made History
Total points: 40
Shawn H.20.2 - 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.
A Handful of Dust by Evelyn Waugh
**Claiming Golden Oldie - Published in 1934**
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 20
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Ticket Books: 0
10.9 - Spring ForwardRead the next book in a series you've already started
Deadlock
This is the second book in the series, I have read book #1, and this was the first time I read this book.
New Points: 10
Total Points: 10
Barbara ★20.2 - 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.
Branded - Laura Wright (title starts with B) 3/1
Points this task: 20
Total points: 50
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Barbara ★15.4 - Number, Please?
Option 2: read one book that fulfills BOTH book 1 and book 2 requirements.
Broken - Laura Wright 3/2
Book 1 Task: Select a number from 2 - 9 and read a book in a series with that whole number designation
Fits: #2 in Cavanaugh Brothers series
Book 2 Task: Using the same number as book 1, read a book with a TITLE where the first word begins with one of the associated letters.
#2 = ABC
Title starts with B
Points this task: 15
Total points: 65
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Queen Bee Darlene30.11 Brooke TX's Task: My Favorite Monsters
Option B: Book 1: 3 word title in format ____ and _____ or _____ & _____
Rust & Stardust by T. Greenwood Rust & Stardust
Option B: Book 2: Book from list: Best Villains in YA Fiction
Liars, Inc by Paula Stokes Liars, Inc.
This is currently #72 on the list
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 40
Barbara ★10.7 - Spring Chicken
Read a "young" book. For the purposes of this task, a young book is defined as a book that was first published in or after 2015.
Brash - Laura Wright (published March 2015) 3/6
Points this task: 10
Total points: 75
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Barbara ★5.10 - What Makes a Villain?
Read a book of your choice that meets SRC rules.
Dirty Martini - J.A. Konrath 3/8
Points this task: 5
Total points: 80
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
DULCINELLA 5.1. Hannibal Lector.
Read a book with Food and Drink (standalone or embedded) as a main page genre.
The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite
David A. Kessler 352 p. 10 march 2019 2 stars Points in this post: 5 points
Total points: 95 points
BB tickets 0
GO tickets 1
ElaineL5.9: Emperor Palpatine
Read a book with a title of at least 3 words where the initial letters are found in EMPEROR PALPATINE.
The Perfect Poison emPeror PalpaTine
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 55
ElaineL10.2: Vito & Michael Corleone
Read a book in which an organized crime family plays a major role.
Agnes and the Hitman (Book approved in the help thread here)
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 65
DULCINELLA10.8 - Spring Fever
The Spring Challenge covers the months of March, April, and May.
Read a book written by a single author in which M A M can be found in in the title/subtitle and/or author's name. The Woman in the Mirror
Rebecca James 384 p. 9 march 2019 2 stars The woMAn in the MIrror
Points in this post: 10 points
Total points 105 points
Tickets BB 0
Tickets GO 1
ElaineL20.5: Bigger is Better - Librarianish's Task: TBR-Buster!
Required: Indicate the option and whose shelf you used.
Option 3: First In, First Out. Go to your TBR shelf and sort by date added. Read one of the books in the first (earliest) 20 on the shelf.
Diplomatic Relations from my Want To Read shelf
Required: state in your post the date the book was added to your TBR list. 12-24-18
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 85
Julia10330.10 - Kaora's Task: Horsin' Around - Repost
Option 2
Book 1: City of Secrets (starts with C)
Book 2:
Red is background color, title text is white
(approved in task help thread, post #14)
This post: 30 points
Total points: 55
Total BB: 4
Total GO: 0
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 4
20.2 - 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.
I read Blood Sisters: The Women Behind The Wars Of The Roses
points: 50
books read: 5
tasks completed: 3
tasks in progress: 1
pages read: 1778
Kayla C10.7
Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Damian Duffy
first published in 2017
total points: 10
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I posted my thoughts in the discussion thread here.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 85