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SPRING CHALLENGE 2019
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Sarah E25.3 - Sophie's Task: May Day Celebration
Option 2: GREEN in title
A Stranger At Green Knowe
AR Bookfinder: IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 7.0
Option 3: Title initials in MORRIS DANCING
A Map of Days
I read the kindle edition, top paperback (no MMP) is A Map of Days
Total points: 240
Nick KY10.5 Spring into Action “Adventure” as GR genre: I read The River by Peter Heller.
Points This Post: 10
Total Points So Far: 880
Sarah E25.4 - Diana K's Task - Eating Around the World
Book 1: Set completely in Nigeria, which I have never visited.
Lagoon
I read the kindle edition, top paperback (no MMP) is Lagoon
Book 2: National dish - Egusi soup
Junk Raft: An Ocean Voyage and a Rising Tide of Activism to Fight Plastic Pollution
EG in voyaGE
U in jUnk
SI in rISing
S in plaStic
OUP in POllUtion
I listened to the audio, paperback (no MMP) is Junk Raft: An Ocean Voyage and a Rising Tide of Activism to Fight Plastic Pollution
Total points: 265
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I chose option 2.
Book 1 - I read Notes From A Small Island: Journey Through Britain - title starts with N, a letter in Novice. I listened to the audiobook - the MMPB is Des cornflakes dans le porridge : un Américain chez les Anglais.
Book 2 - I read
. Red tie and red band across bottom of cover, white lettering. I read and linked to the kindle edition - the top pb edition (no MMPB) is
New total: 935
JUKKA20.8 Nickels & Dimes -Paula S's Task: Springtime Traditions in Sweden
Option 1: Book with the letters SEMLA in the title.
Tales from the Loop: Roleplaying in the '80s That Never Was by Nils Hintze & Simon Stålenhag.
Total Points: 470/1030
Total Books Read: 40
Tasks Completed: 35/58
Big Books Total: 1
Golden Oldies Total: 0
Andy P.Task # 5.7. The Joker
Read a book with the main page genre humor.
My Man Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse
humor on main pager (743 users)
Points this post: 5
Total points: 920
Andy P.Task # 50.1 - Bluegrass Pam's Task: 2 is Better than 1!
Book 1. Read a book that is a single work collaboration by exactly two authors. Some Kind of Peace by Camilla Grebe and Asa Traff
Book 2. Read a book with a single word TITLE that is a compound word. Snakehead by Peter May
Word formed from Snake and head
Book 3. Read a book with a TITLE that contains one character name that includes a first and last name
The Crime of Julian Wells by Thomas H. Cook
page count: Book1 336 + Book 2 416 + Book 3 292 = 1044> 750 requirement.
Points this post: 50
Total points: 970
Task 20.9 - Villains in Children's Stories Option 3: Read a book that was first published between 16 and 21 years ago, so a book FIRST published between 1998 and 2003 inclusive.
Hotel of the Saints (2001) by Ursula Hegi (Hardcover, 176 pages)
365 + 20 = 385
Tasks Completed: 19
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 365 + 20 = 385
Books read: 28
Pages read: 7,815
Read but not claimed: 03
Goodreads Authors: 09
Golden Oldies: 02
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
PegW30.3 - ElaineL's task: The Big Bang Theory.
Can read 2 books from the different or same option.
Option 2 read a book that has 279 pages plus or minus 12.
Book 1- Thirteen Reasons Why 288 pages
Book 2 -The Last Suppers 272 pages
This post: 30 points
Total Points: 180
5.9 - Emperor PalpatineAssault and Pepper by Leslie Budewitz
the initial letters of each word (AAP) are found in PALPATINE
Total points: 525 + 5 = 530
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I read Raising Cubby: A Father and Son's Adventures with Asperger's, Trains, Tractors, and High Explosives - word "father" in the subtitle. I listened to the audiobook, linked to the top pb edition (no MMPB).
new total: 950
EMurphy30.1 Schatzie's Task: Villian One-Liners
Option 2: "I'll get you my pretty, and you're little dog too" Female author and dog on the cover
by Sigrid NunezOption 4: "Ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight" Red text on the cover
by Julia Spencer-FlemingThis Task:
Points: 30
Books Read: 2
BB Ticket: 0
GO Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 265
Books Read: 17
BB Ticket +500: 3
+750: 1
GO Ticket: 1
Tasks Completed: 14
Julia10315.7 - Villains We Love To Hate
Ad Astra by Jack Campbell
Jack Nicholson is #25 on the list.
This post: 15 points
Total points: 470
Total BB: 6
Total GO: 2
Tasks completed: 21
Books read: 31
15.3 - The ChunnelOption 2: Paris for One and Other Stories
Approved for one-book option in the Task Help Thread
Total points: 235
Julia10330.6 - TessaVanessa’s Task: DC vs Marvel
Option 1 (My readerboard name has eight characters):
Book 1: Wonder Woman, Volume 1: Blood. This is on page 1 of Best of DC Comics list
Book 2: A Contrary Wind: a variation on Mansfield Park. Title initials ACW are in Scarecrow.
This post: 30 points
Total points: 500
Total BB: 6
Total GO: 2
Tasks completed: 22
Books read: 33
Julia10350.1 - Bluegrass Pam's Task: 2 is Better than 1!
Book 1: Death on the Aisle: A Mr. Mrs. North Mystery by Frances Lockridge and Richard Lockridge
This book was originally published in 1942 so claiming one Golden Oldie ticket.
Book 2: Dawnflight
Book 3: DEBORAH, GOLDA AND ME (This was approved in post #25 of task help thread)
This post: 50 points
Total points: 550
Total BB: 6
Total GO: 3
Tasks completed: 23
Books read: 36
Julia10315.5 - It's Black and White
Go (set in Japan)
This post: 15 points
Total points: 565
Total BB: 6
Total GO: 3
Tasks completed: 24
Books read: 37
15.2 Book 1: NF & MPG True Crime or Truecrime
Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou
Book 2: F & MPG Crime
Dead Man's Folly by Agatha Christie
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 170/1030
Tasks completed: 14/58
Books Read: 15
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:500+(3)750+(0)1000+(0)
Kathy G.15.7 - Villains We Love To Hate
Name on Villain's list matches name of author
#25 Jack Nicholson, Jack Finney (my author)
Invasion Of The Body Snatchers by Jack Finney
Total Points- 100
Laurah3030.8 - Cat's Task: Big Oldies
option 1: Two Book Option - The combined page count must be at least 750.
Book 1 - Read a book that meets the criteria for a Golden Oldie ticket, a book FIRST published in or before 1950.
Pride and Prejudice 279 pages published in 1813
And
Book 2 - Read a book that meets the criteria for a Big Book ticket - a book with at least 500 pages.
The Huntress 530 pages
Total pages - 809 pages
claiming 1 GO ticket
claiming 1 BB ticket
Total points - 290 points
Total GO tickets - 2
Total BB tickets - 3
20.2Option 2: Read a book in which the authors initials are found in the word BIOGRAPHY.
Jasmyn by Alex Bell
Task points: 20
Total points: 650
20.4Option 1: Read a book with one of the following words in the title/subtitle: BLACK, RUFFLES, SUN, GOLD, NUGGET, MOUNTAIN, or MERIT.
Harmony Black by Craig Schaefer
Task points: 20
Total points: 670
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Raynebair's Task: A Day In the Life Of...Option 3 Title starts with A
A General Theory of Oblivion by José Eduardo Agualusa
Task Points 20
Total Points 25
Bookwrm526Task #15.10 - Celebration of the Queen
Option 1: Read a book FIRST published during Queen Victoria's lifetime - the years 1819 -1901 inclusive. I read Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass, first published in 1845.
Total points so far: 740
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I chose option 1
For book 1, I read Lonesome Road - first published in 1939. 214 pages.
For book 2, I read Angels & Demons - 736 pages (>500 pages). I read the kindle edition, linked to the top MMPB.
total pages 214 + 736 = 950
new total: 980
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For book 1, I read Thrones, Dominations by Dorothy L. Sayers and Jill Paton Walsh. I read the kindle edition - the MMPB is Au crépuscule de l'Empire - 379 pages.
For book 2, I read Middlegame - middle + game. 528 pages.
For book 3, I read Robert Sobukwe: How Can Man Die Better. First and last name in title. I read the kindle edition, the pb edition is How Can Man Die Better: The Life Of Robert Sobukwe. 419 pages.
total pages - 379 + 528 + 419 = 1326
total points: 1030
5.5 - It's Black and WhiteHelp Thread
March 16 is National Panda Day. You can currently see giant pandas in China and in zoos in 18 countries and 4 US locations. Read a book set at least 50% in ONE of those locations: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, or in the US: California, Georgia, Tennessee, Washington DC.
Required: State the location if it is not evident on the book's main page and provide a reference.
I read The Lost Girls of Paris, 50% if which takes place in France in 2+ year flashbacks to 1944 and to the book's "present" in 1946.
points: 320
books read: 27
tasks completed: 20
tasks in progress: 1
Big Books: 2
pages read: 8679
Diana K25.5 - SandyL's Task: Spring Festivals!
Opt 2. Read a book with a main page genre of Humor.
Naughty Neighbor
Opt 3 The Library Book It is set in Los Angeles, California.
Total points: 915
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Diana K.15.4 - Number, Please?
Option 2: read one book that fulfills BOTH book 1 and book 2 requirements: read a book in a series with that whole number designation and Using the same number as book 1, read a book with a TITLE where the first word begins with one of the associated letters.
Fudgement Day
Total points: 930
Diana K.25.2 - Nick KY’s Task: Spring Things
Option 1. Double Trouble. Read a book which has two consecutive words in the title (NOT subtitle) which begin with the same consonant.
Meet Me at the Museum
Opt 3 read a book by an Australian author, born in or currently resides there, or set at least 50% in Australia.
A Hundred Small Lessons (meets all 3)
Total points: 955
Diana K.0.1 - Bluegrass Pam's Task: 2 is Better than 1!
Book 1 Read a book that is a single work collaboration by exactly two authors
City of Dark Magic by Magnus Flyte Magnus Flyte is a pseudonym for the writing duo of Meg Howrey and Christina Lynch. 661 pages
Book 2 Read a book with a single word TITLE that is a compound word
Sweetgirl 240 pages
Read a book with a TITLE that contains either one character name that includes a first and last name OR two character names.
Allie and Bea 342 pages
Total points: 1005
Theresa5.9. Emperor Palpatine
The Legacy of Eden by Nelle Davy
EmperOr paLpaTine
Points - 5
Total Points - 45
Sara G10.4 - 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.
Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith
This book is on page 2 of the list.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 895
Nick KY30.5 DlmRose's Answered and Asked Jeopardy answer and question. I read two books.
Book 1. The Answer is A Dark and Twisting Path.
Book 2. The question is What Does a Black Hole Look Like?
Points This Post: 30
Total Points So Far: 910
25.3 - Sophie's Task: May Day CelebrationOption 2:Read a book with ONE of these colour names: blue, green, red, yellow found intact in the title
I listened to an audio version of Black and Blue
Option 3:Read a book with a title of at least 3 words where all the title initials can be found in MORRIS DANCING
De Niro's Game
D, N, G found in Dancing
New Points: 25
Total Challenge Points: 515
GO's: 2
SandyL5.7. The Joker
Read a book with the main page genre humor
#1 Player by T. Gephart
MPG Humor
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Points This Task: 5
Total Points: 970
Tasks Completed: 55
Books Read: 76
Big Book Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies: 2
SandyL15.3 - The Chunnel
Option 1: Read 2 books, one book 1 and one book 2.
Book 1: Read a book set at least 50% in England.
A Week to Be Wicked by Tessa Dare
Set in England
Book 2: Read a book set at least 50% in France.
The Chocolate Touch by Laura Florand
Set in France
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Points This Task: 15
Total Points: 985
Tasks Completed: 56
Books Read: 78
Big Book Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies: 2
Readerboard Name: Absurda15.4 - Number, Please?
Option 2: read one book that fulfills BOTH book 1 and book 2 requirements.
Book 1 Requirement: Select a number from 2 - 9 and read a book in a series with that whole number designation.
Book 2 Requirement: Book 2: Using the same number as book 1, read a book with a TITLE where the first word begins with one of the associated letters. All words count including articles.
Selected: #3 = DEF
Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison
This is #3 in the Hollows Series and the title begins with the letter E.
Page count: 501, request 1 Big Book ticket.
Points this task: 15
Total Points to date: 280
APRILLEIGH30.3 - ElaineL’s Task: The Big Bang Theory
This is a two-book task. You may select books from two different options, or select two books from the same option. I chose to select two books from the same option.
Option 2: Read a book that has 279 pages plus or minus 12 (267-291 pages inclusive).
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler (287 pages)
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan (288 pages)
TRACKING [this task (total including this task)]
Points: 30 (215)
Golden Oldie: 0 (2)
Big Book: 0 (0)
Books Read: 2 (15)
Total Tasks: 12
PAULA S20.2 - 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
Aunt Dimity's Death - starts with an A
I read the Kindle edition, MMPB for reference: Aunt Dimity's Death
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 120
Big Book Ticket: 0
Golden Oldie: 0
Andy P.Task # 25.1 – Susan A’s Task: Die Hard
Option 3. Read a book that takes place entirely in California.
Dark Sacred Night: A Bosch and Ballard thriller by Michael Connelly (416 p.)
takes place entirely in California (also works for Option 1 for page count.)
Option 4. Read a book with a gun on the cover.
by Fuminori Nakamura gun in hand right above the title.Points this post: 25
Total points: 995
Andy P.Task # 5.10. What Makes a Villain?
Book of Choice
A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer
Points this post: 5
Total points: 1000
Sarah E10.1 - Darth Vader
Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
I read the ebook but have linked to the top paperback (no MMP)
Total points: 275
30.6 - TessaVanessa’s Task: DC vs MarvelOption 2: 13 characters in RB name
Book 1: Astonishing X-Men, Volume 1: Gifted by Joss Whedon ~ p. 1, #2
Book 2: True Crime Addict: How I Lost Myself in the Mysterious Disappearance of Maura Murray by James Renner
beginning letters of each word in title (TCA) found in Galactus
Total points: 530 + 30 = 560
Sarah E25.1 – Susan A’s Task: Die Hard
Option 1: 2 different numbers from 640 in the page count
The Beach Hut: And Other Stories - 140 pages
I read the kindle edition but have linked to the paperback (no MMP)
Option 2: First published in December
Christmas Donut Murder - Published December 23rd 2016
I read the kindle edition but have linked to the paperback (no MMP)
Total points: 300
Jasmiina F20.5 - Bigger is Better - Librarianish's Task: TBR-Buster!:
Option 1: Using the True Random Number Generator at https://www.random.org/, enter the number of books in your shelf as the maximum, and hit "generate." Repeat twice, recording all three numbers generated. Select one of the numbers and read the corresponding book on your tbr list:
Mistään kotosin by Marjaneh Bakhtiari.
The numbers were 28, 11 and 7 and I chose number 11, which was this book.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 165
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets this post:
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 1
BBooks - 750+: 0
BBooks - 1000+: 0
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30.5
Option 1
The Rocks by Peter Nichols
Option 2
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
answer: The Rocks
question: Where the Crawdads Sing
total points: 330