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WINTER CHALLENGE 2019
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CathyG25.4 - Sally M's Task: I’d Like to Thank…
The total number of pages for both books combined must be at least 600.
Option 2: Harry Potter and JKR
Read a book that features at least one witch or wizard as a character, or witchcraft or magic as a central plot point.
Brief Cases by Jim Butcher
448 pages
Option 3: Audible Escape and Scribd
Read a book you borrowed from a friend, the library, or one of the following services: Audible Escape, Kindle Unlimited, LibriVox, OverDrive/Libby, Scribd, or Spotify.
REQUIRED: State which friend, library, or service you borrowed your book from.
One Night with a Cowboy by Cat Johnson
287 pp
Borrowed from the library
Points this post: 25
Total points: 190
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 14
CathyG20.7- Shorter is Sweeter - Queen Bee Darlene's Task: Be Better
This task is a one book task. Read a book from one of the options below.
Option 3) As an homage to Ellen DeGeneres, read a book written by a single author whose name contains both an E and a D.
The Commander's Captive by Miranda Bridges
Approved for length post #7767
Points this post: 20
Total points: 210
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 15
CathyG20.5 - Bigger is Better - Julia103's Task: The Name is Important
This is a one book task. Choose one of the options below:
Required: For all options, include the award name in your post and state the page of Book Awards | Goodreads where the award is found.
Option 2: Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with the name of a book award or with the person that an award was named for.
Required: State the name of the award or who the award was named for.
P27 Wanda Gag Read aloud Book Award (Wanda Gag)
The Christmas Prayer by Wanda E. Brunstetter
Points this post: 20
Total points: 230
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 16
CathyG20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Sarah Ruth's Task: Can You Keep A Secret?
Option 3: For this option: Read a book written by a single author whose first and last name initials can be found in either SPECTRE or MELTDOWN.
Journal Sparks: Fire Up Your Creativity with Spontaneous Art, Wild Writing, and Inventive Thinking by Emily K. Neuburger
Meltdown
Points this post: 20
Total points: 250
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 17
CathyG25.6 - Cordelia's Task: 2019
Choose 2 different options
Option 3: Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TWO THOUSAND AND NINETEEN.
Dragos Goes to Washington by Thea Harrison
Option 5: Read a book which has at least 2 of the following ;2, 0, 1, 9 in the number of pages.
Primal by Lora Leigh
392 pp
Points this post: 25
Total points: 275
Tasks completed: 11
Books read: 19
CathyG25.12 - CathyG’s Task: Challenge Addict
two different options.
Option 1- The Quest- Read a book FIRST published in 2015 with at least two of the numbers from 2877 in the page count.
Once Upon a Marquess by Courtney Milan
published 12/8/15
277 pp
Option 2- Pick for me- Using a series that you started before the Winter Challenge began (12/1/19), read a book in the series #2 or higher.
Required: State that you have read previous book(s) in the series before the Winter Challenge began.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
I have read the first 3 books in the Harry Potter series before the Winter Challenge began.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 300
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 21
Kathy KS25.8 - Bookwrm526's Task: Celebrate Every Day!
This is a two book task. Choose two of the following options and read one book for each option.
Option 2: Read a book where the author's first and last name initials can be found in BARTENDERS.
Block 82, by R. H. Duncan
RD = baRtenDers
I read an ebook version; pb=226 p.
Option 4: Read a book with the MPG Romance (standalone or embedded).
A Perfect Silhouette, by Judith McCoy Miller
MPG includes: Romance 9 users
... Romance > Historical Romance 3 users
I read a large print version; pb=336 p.
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Points for this task: 25
Total points : 465
Tasks completed: 20
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 2
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
CathyG5.8. Speaking My Language?
Read a book originally written in a language other than your primary language. REQUIRED: In your post, state your primary language and the language in which your book was originally written.
The Color of Heaven by Kim Dong Hwa
My primary language is English. This book was originally written in Korean.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 305
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 22
CathyG20.3 - Best Review - Joanne MI’s task-Celebrating the 90’s
No books with the main page genre Childrens or Kids may be used. Your choice of book must total at least 190 pages.
Option 1: Read a book FIRST published between 1990 and 1999 (inclusive). This shelf may help Popular 1990's Books
The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
originally published 1992
432 pp
Points this post: 20
Total points: 325
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 23
CathyG25.3 - TraceyL's Task: Crime Writers Awards
Option 1: The Scarlet Stiletto
Read a book with a color word in the TITLE. Colors must be found on this Wikipedia List of Colors. For colors which are two words long, you can choose one of the words.
Baby Blue
Baby, It's Cold Outside by Jennifer Probst
Option 2: The Gold Dagger
Read a book with a knife, sword, or other blade on the cover. Include the cover when you post.
Required: Include the cover.
The Devilish Lord Will by Jennifer Ashley
Points this post: 25
Total points: 350
Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 25
15.10 - Get 'Em While They're HotIn an Absent Dream by Seanan McGuire
❆ first published January 8, 2019 ❆
Total points: 410 + 15 = 425
20.3 - Best Review - Joanne MI’s task-Celebrating the 90’sOption 1: The Appointment by Herta Müller
❆ first publish 1997 ❆
📖 208 pages 📖
Total points: 425 + 20 = 445
25.15 - Sarah E's Task: Do You Want to Build a Snowman?Option 2: Coal for the eyes and buttons
Burn It Down: Women Writing about Anger by Lilly Dancyger
❆ black text on cover (title) ❆
Option 3: Carrot for the nose
The Princess Saves Herself in This One by Amanda Lovelace
❆ C in Princess; A in Saves; R in Princess; R in Herself; O in One; T in This ❆
Total points: 445 + 25 = 470
Sara G25.14 - Cat's Task: Celebrating Trafalgar Square
B - Jewish holiday
Read a book from the list Jewish Fiction and Literature
A Thread of Grace by Mary Doria Russell
This book is on page 1 of the list.
D - Art
Read a book from the list Novels about Motherhood
The Leavers by Lisa Ko
This book is on page 1 of the list.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 890
Stephanie12715.7 - Stand Alone: Read a book that is a standalone- NOT part of a series or continuing story or world.
Your House Will Pay
Points this post: 15
Total points: 155/1165
Tasks completed: 10/64
Books read: 12
5.9. The Neustadt International Prize for Literature.The Return of the Soldier
Initial letters of title in NeuSTadT InteRnatiOnal Prize for Literature
Total points: 220
Readerboard name: D5.9. The Neustadt International Prize for Literature.
Read a book with a title of at least 3 words for which the initial letter of each word in the title can be found in Neustadt International Prize for Literature.
Puttering About in a Small Land by Philip K. Dick
Task=5
Season total=330
Readerboard name: D5.10. Your Personal Award!
Read a book of your choice that meets the SRC rules.
The Gift by Pete Hamill
Task=5
Season total=335
25.8 - Bookwrm526's Task: Celebrate Every Day!Option 2: Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout
Author initials in BARTENDERS
Option 4: The Jane Austen Book Club
Romance
Total points: 270
TraceyL10.5 - Countdown to New Year's
Read a book in which the digits in the page count decrease sequentially
The Postman Audiobook
The Postman MMPB 321 Pages
The page count decreases (321)
Points Earned This Post: 10
Total Points Earned: 965
Golden Oldie Tickets: 2
Big Book Tickets Total: 1
Big Books Read By Page Count: 1 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
Readerboard Name: List_Addict15.3: Spin the Wheel
Option 2: A book that has both the letters R, S, T, L, N and E, and the letters C, D, M, and A in the title/subtitle and/or author’s name
The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie
Points this Post: 15
Points this Challenge: 30
Kristen IA25.15 - Sarah E's Task: Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
This is a two book task. Pick two different options and read one book for each option.
Required: State which options you chose.
Option 2: Coal for the eyes and buttons
Read a book with black text anywhere on the cover. The text may be part of the title, subtitle, author name, or any other text.
- link to ebook cover "New York Times Bestselling Author" text is black.Taken with You by Shannon Stacey - PB edition for page count
Option 4: Sticks for the arms
Read a book by a single author whose first and last name initials are found in STICKS or TWIGS.
I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella
I listened to the audiobook and linked to the PB edition.
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Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 240/1165
Tasks Completed: 15/64
BB: 1
GO: 0
Brooklyn25.5 – All Work and Some Play…
Option 1: Read a fiction book with at least 2 of the numbers 0, 1, 3, 4, 8 in the page count.
Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras
304 pages
Option 2: Read a fiction book that is 2nd in a series.
What Happens in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand
#2 in the Paradise series
Points this post: 25
Total points: 705/1165
Tasks completed: 34/64
Books read: 51
Big Book Tickets: 2
Brooklyn25.7 – Double Duty
Book 1: Read a fiction book with at least one word in the title which has a set of consecutive double letters.
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman
Double O in bookish
Book 2: Read a book written by a winning author or finalist from one of these lists.
Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
From #1, “Fiction 1948 to present”
Winner in 2009
Points this post: 25
Total points: 730/1165
Tasks completed: 35/64
Books read: 53
Big Book Tickets: 2
Kristen IA50.1 - Delicious Dee's Task: Diversify Your Reading
For the purpose of this task, diverse characters/authors are divided into 6 categories: 1) Person of Color/Diverse Background* see HT post 2; 2) Refugee/Immigrant; 3) LBGTQIA*; 4) Religion Other than Own; 5) Neurodiverse* or having a Mental Health Disorder*; and 6) Physical Disability
For this task you will read 3 books; all books MUST be by different authors and each must be written by a single author. At least TWO of the authors must be new to you, i.e. no book by the author has been read before. You MAY REPEAT one of the diversity categories ONCE.
Your books must total at least 750 pages.
No books with the genres children or kids on the main book page may be used.
Required: Identify the category for each book.
Book 1: Read a fiction book where the main character falls into one of the diversity categories.
Required: State the character and how the character fits the diversity category.
Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke - new-to-me author - 320 pages
The main character, Darren Matthews, is African-American.
I listened to the audiobook and have linked to PB edition.
Book 2: Read a fiction book where the Author falls into one of the diversity categories.
Required: If the author’s Goodreads data doesn’t clearly indicate how the author fits the diversity category provide an outside verification link.
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng - 292 pages
Ms. Ng is Asian-American. This author is not new to me.
I listened to the audiobook and have linked to PB edition.
Book 3: Read a non-fiction book that is about one of the diversity categories.
Finding Quiet: My Story of Overcoming Anxiety and the Practices that Brought Peace by J.P. Moreland - new-to-me author - 224 pages
J.P. Moreland has anxiety, a mental health disorder.
320 + 292 + 224 = 836 pages > 750 pages
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Points This Post: 50
Total Points: 290/1165
Tasks Completed: 16/64
BB: 1
GO: 0
Brooklyn30.5 – As Easy As 1 and 2 (not even 3!)
Option 2: Read a fiction book that has a series number consisting of only 1 and/or 2.
Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb – 432 pages
#12 in the “In Death” series
Option 3: Read a 5-star book as rated by someone who also rated my last 5-star book 5-stars.
Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb – 371 pages
My last 5-star read was Seduction In Death. I chose reviewer Terri who rated it 5-stars on Feb 8. (https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...) This book is new to me.
371 + 371 = 742 pages
Points this post: 30
Total points: 760/1165
Tasks completed: 36/64
Books read: 55
Big Book Tickets: 2
JUKKA5.10. Your Personal Award!
Any book.
Werewolf: The Apocalypse by Mark Rein-Hagen
Total Points: 385/1165
Total Books Read: 34
Tasks Completed: 27/64
Big Books Total: 0
Golden Oldies Total: 7
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Julia103's Task: The Name is ImportantOption 2: Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with the name of a book award or with the person that an award was named for. The name must match exactly.
The Kiss Quotient-Helen Hoang
Helen Bernstein Book Award, Page 18
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 160
Books Read: 12
Tasks Completed: 11
BB Tickets: 1
GO Tickets: 0
10.7 - I Have a DreamRead a book that appears on one of these lists:
Books by Black Authors
2019 Books by Authors of Color
Books with a Non-Caucasian person as the/one of the lead characters
Here Comes the Sun-Nicole Y. Dennis-Benn
In the list Books by Black Authors, page 7
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 170
Books Read: 13
Tasks Completed: 12
BB Tickets: 1
GO Tickets: 0
15.10 - Get 'Em While They're HotRead a book FIRST published in 2019 or 2020.
The Other People-C.J. Tudor
Published January 28, 2020
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 185
Books Read: 14
Tasks Completed: 13
BB Tickets: 1
GO Tickets: 0
Task 15.1 - Days of CelebrationRead a book set at least 50% in one of these countries that celebrates its national day during the Winter Challenge
Required: Identify the options.
Option 2
Country: India
The Cosmic Clues (Stellar Investigations Detective Agency #1) (2004) by Manjiri Prabhu (female) (Goodreads Author) (Paperback, 371 pages)
Option 3
Country: Japan
Men Without Women (2014) by Haruki Murakami; translated from the Japanese by Philip Gabriel and Ted Goossen (Hardcover, 228 pages)
400 + 15 = 415
Tasks Completed: 23
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 400 + 15 = 415
Books read: 34
Pages read: 8,600
Read but not claimed: 00
Goodreads Authors: 18
Golden Oldies: 00
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Repost to get a Golden Oldie ticket ONLYOriginal post #3383
5.9. The Neustadt International Prize for Literature.
The Return of the Soldier
Initial letters of title in NeuSTadT InteRnatiOnal Prize for Literature
*** One Golden Oldie ticket claimed - published in 1918
Total Golden Oldies: 3
30.7 - Tien's task: Sesame Street 50thOption 1, a book first published 1969-2019: The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg, published 2017
Option 3, a book by a single author whose first or last name matches a human Sesame Street character (Jane Tuesday): Falling by Jane Green
Points this post: 30
Total points: 1030
trishhartuk15.7 Stand Alone
Read a book that is a standalone- NOT part of a series or continuing story or world.
Science(ish): The Peculiar Science Behind the Movies, Rick Edwards, Michael Brooks
Read the kindle edition. PB here
Points this task: 15
Books read: 1
Golden oldie/Big book: No
Total points: 465
Tasks completed: 27
Golden oldies: 6
Big Book tickets: 4
JUKKA30.2 - Amanda A & Amy FL's Task: Two Women Honoring a Remarkable Woman
Option 1: Book whose author's initials are in CORETTA SCOTT KING.
Kohtalon miekka by Andrzej Sapkowski. This is the Finnish edition of The Sword of Destiny.
Option 4: Book with at least two sets of double letters in title and/or author's name.
Isä Camillon kylä by Giovannino Guareschi. LL in "Camillo", NN in "Giovannino". This is the Finnish edition of The Little World of Don Camillo.
First published in 1948, the latter is a Golden Oldie.
Total Points: 415/1165
Total Books Read: 36
Tasks Completed: 28/64
Big Books Total: 0
Golden Oldies Total: 8
trishhartuk20.3 Best Review - Joanne MI’s task-Celebrating the 90s
Option 1: Read a book FIRST published between 1990 and 1999 (inclusive).
Urn Burial, Kerry Greenwood
Read the kindle edition. Top PB: here (272pg)
First published in 1996 (but no date or month are mentioned)
Points this task: 20
Books read: 1
Golden oldie/Big book: No
Total points: 485
Tasks completed: 28
Golden oldies: 6
Big Book tickets: 4
Task 5.6 - Have You Heard the One About....?read a book with author initials found consecutively in NATIONAL
District VIII by Adam LeBor
AL initials
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1165 points
12 BB tix
5 GO tix
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FINISHED!
15.6 - Third Time's The CharmCantik itu Luka by Eka Kurniawan
Total this Post: 15
Golden Oldies: 2
Bigger is Better: 7
Season Total: 930
Sunshine25.14 - Cat's Task: Celebrating Trafalgar Square
Option A:
Book: The Shuddering by Ania Ahlborn 2/25/20
How it Fits: AA is in CHARITY CAROLS.
Pages: 283
Option C:
Book: War of Hearts by Stefanie Marie 1/5/20
How it Fits: WOH found in SEASONAL WARMTH.
Pages: 218
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 600
Books Read: 49
TraceyL25.14 - Cat's Task: Celebrating Trafalgar Square
A: Read a book by an author whose first and last name initials are found in CHARITY CAROLS
Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table by Ruth Reichl
RR appears in chaRity caRols
C: Read a book with a TITLE of at least 3 words, where the beginning letter of each word is found in SEASONAL WARMTH.
The Stainless Steel Rat by Harry Harrison
TSSR appears in SeaSonal waRmTh
Points Earned This Post: 25
Total Points Earned: 990
Golden Oldie Tickets: 2
Big Book Tickets Total: 1
Big Books Read By Page Count: 1 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
Delicious Dee15.6 - Third Time's The Charm
Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America - won/nominated for Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction (2018), National Book Award Nominee for Nonfiction (2017), Los Angeles Times Book Prize Nominee for Current Interest (2017), Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Nonfiction (2018), Lillian Smith Book Award (2018)
points this post: 15
points overall: 930
Barbara ★15.4 - Go Red
Option 1
Book 1 Read a book written by an author with first and last name initials found in NATIONAL WEAR RED FOR WOMEN DAY
Thirteen Rising - Romina Russell 1/26
(R & R in weaR Red)
AND
Book 2 Read a book with a person wearing an article of red clothing on the cover. The item must be predominately red. Shoes, belts, sashes, ties, hats and other accessories qualify as items of clothing. Jewelry does not.
Met Her Match - Jude Deveraux 2/23
Points this task: 15
Total points: 680
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10.8 - Leap Year
Read a book first published in a year that contains double consecutive digits
Playing With Fire, by Peter Robinson
1st published: 2003
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Points for this task: 10
Total points : 440
Tasks completed: 19
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 2
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0