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WINTER CHALLENGE 2019
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Suzannesea30.5 Sandy's Task: As Easy As 1 And 2 (Not Even 3!)
Option 1
Read a book with 1 and 2 in the number of pages.
Death Comes to Pemberley by P.D. James
291 pages
Option 2
Read a book with a series number of 2. . .
The Serpent's Tale by Ariana Franklin is number 2 in the Mistress of the Art of Death series. The series has four books published.
371 pages
291 + 371 = 662
Points this post: 30
Total points to date: 130
Helen B10.1 - Home for the Holidays
The Long Way Home by Mariah Stewart
Home in the title.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 25
Books read: 3
Tasks completed: 3
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.
Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris
Date Read: 15/12
How It Fits: Author LN Paris. Paris Book Festival Found on pg7
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 20
Golden Oldie books this post: 0
Total Golden Oldie books: 0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Amy B - (Moderator, thank you for the note about my total not being right - it looks like the info below did not post correctly)15.3 - Spin the Wheel
Required: Identify the option - Book works for OPTION 2, has letters R, S, T, L, N and E and C, D, M and A in the title, subtitle and/or author's name.
Last Day by Domenica Ruta
Last Day
This post: 15 points
Total to date: 35 points
15.7 - Stand AloneRead a book that is a standalone- NOT part of a series or continuing story or world.
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
Total points: 15
Jen K20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Zach's Task: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Option 1: Looking Back
The Wright Brothers by David McCullough
MPG History and won the National Aviation Hall of Fame Combs Gates Award - (2016)
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Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 95
20.7- Shorter is Sweeter - Queen Bee Darlene's Task: Be BetterOption 3) As an homage to Ellen DeGeneres, read a book written by a single author whose name contains both an E and a D.
I Am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll
Date Read: 14/12
How It Fits: tEresa Driscoll
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 40
Golden Oldie books this post:
Total Golden Oldie books:
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
5.3. The Nobel Prize in literature.author won the Nobel Prize for literature
El coronel no tiene quien le escriba by Gabriel García Márquez
my copy had 96 pages - using it as my 5p 80-99pp book please
Points this post: 5
Total points: 35
Big Books: 0
Golden Oldies: 0
Page count: 594
SALLY M.25.4 I’d Like to Thank…
Option 1: author initials in SPREADSHEET TRACKER
Choose Wonder Over Worry: Move Beyond Fear and Doubt to Unlock Your Full Potential by Amber Rae
(I listened to the audiobook & have linked to the PB)
Option 2: witch characters include Adelaide, Eleanor, Beatrice, and others
The Witches of New York by Ami McKay
(I listened to the audiobook & have linked to the PB)
**The Witches of New York is a Big Book (545 pages). Claiming 1 BB ticket.**
288 + 545 = 833 > 600 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 100
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 8
BB tix this post: 1
Total BB tix: 3
GO tix this post: 0
Total GO tix: 0
15.3 - Spin the WheelOption 2
Read one book that fulfills book 1 (Read a book with ALL the letters R, S, T, L, N and E in the title, subtitle and/or author's name) AND book 2 (Read a book with ALL the Most Frequently Chosen Letters C, D, M and A in the title, subtitle and/or author's name)
The Major's Faux Fiancee by Erica Ridley
Date Read: 6/12
How It Fits: ThE MAjoR‘S faux fiaNCe by Erica riDLey
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 55
Golden Oldie books this post:
Total Golden Oldie books:
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
SALLY M.20.3 Celebrating the 90s
Option 2: MPG Fantasy AND page count contains a 3
The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton
434 pages
(I listened to the audiobook & have linked to the PB)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 120
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 9
BB tix this post: 0
Total BB tix: 3
GO tix this post: 0
Total GO tix: 0
SALLY M.25.13 Christmas Markets: Magic Christmas in Colmar, France
Book 1: all letters in Colmar in book title
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
(I listened to the audiobook & have linked to the PB)
Book 2: set in France
Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured by Kathryn Harrison
(I read the ebook & have linked to the PB)
308 + 416 = 724 > 500 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 145
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 11
BB tix this post: 0
Total BB tix: 3
GO tix this post: 0
Total GO tix: 0
Mary P20.5 - Bigger is Better - Julia103's Task: The Name is Important
Option 3: Read a book with a word in the title (not subtitle) of at least 3 letters that is in an award name.
A Map of the World by Jane Hamilton
World Fantasy Award (pg 1)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 45
Julia10325.13 - Rina's Task: Christmas Markets
Chosen Market: Magic Christmas in Colmar, France
Book 1: Caroline Masters (COL in Caroline, MAR in Masters)
Book 2: Ribbons of Scarlet: A Novel of the French Revolution's Women
Caroline Masters is 512 pages. Ribbons of Scarlet: A Novel of the French Revolution's Women is 560 pages. - Claiming 2 BB tickets
This post: 25 points, 2 BB
Total points: 70
BB: 2
GO: 0
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 5
TessaVanessaChallenge 10.10 Overlooked?
Secrets to the Grave by Tami Hoag.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 210
Tasks completed: 14/64
Books read: 17
JEN B20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Zach's Task: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Option 1: Looking Back
Read an award-winning book that has a main page genre of History or Historical Fiction, standalone or embedded. The award must be present on the book's main page.
Before We Were Yours - Lisa Wingate
2017 Goodreads Choice Award Winner for Historical Fiction
TOTAL POINTS: 20
JEN B20.7- Shorter is Sweeter - Queen Bee Darlene's Task: Be Better
Option 2: Read a book from one of the following lists. State which list and the number/page where your book appears on that list
How to Stop Time - Matt Haig
On page 1 of the list “Best Up Lit” (book #4)
TOTAL POINTS: 40
Amy B20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Sarah Ruth's Task: Can You Keep A Secret?
This is a one-book task. Select one option and read a book that fits. Required: Identify the option you have chosen when you post.
Fulfills Option 3: What's in a name?
Read a book written by a single author whose first and last name initials can be found in either SPECTRE or MELTDOWN.
Akin by Emma Donoghue letters are both in MELTDOWN
Akin: A Novel
This task - 20 points
Total points earned - 55 points
MAZZZA120.7- Shorter is Sweeter - Queen Bee Darlene's Task: Be Better
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.
Us Against You
Fredrik Backman E and D in Fredrik
points this post = 20
points to date = 295
20.3 - Best Review - Joanne MI’s task-Celebrating the 90’sOption 2: read a book with a main page genre of Fantasy, standalone or embedded, AND whose page count contains a 1, 9 or 3.
Hateful Things 210 pages
New Points: 20
Total Points: 55
15.5- Lady With A LampA book with a nurse as a central character: A Cruel Deception by Charles Todd
Points this post: 15
Total points: 50
Oma1229Read a book with a person's first name in its title/subtitle/series title. The first name must be used as a first name in the title/subtitle/series title. Initials do not work - it must be a name.
Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper by J.L. Bryan
Total # of Tasks=5/64
Total # of Points read=70/1165
Total # of GO Books=()
Total # of BB=500+=(),750+=(), 1000+()
15.6 - Third Time's The CharmRead a book that has won or been nominated for at least three literary awards.
Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb
Date Read: 12/1
How It Fits: All About Romance (AAR) Annual Reader Poll for Best Hero AND Best Alternate Reality Romance (2004),
RITA Award by Romance Writers of America Nominee for Paranormal Romance (2004),
Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award (RT Award) for Best Futuristic Romance (2003)
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 70
Golden Oldie books this post:
Total Golden Oldie books:
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Karen DTask: 20.10 - Group Reads
Book: A Discovery of Witches
Finished: 12/15
Post in discussion group: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Points for task: 20
Points total: 20
Books read: 1
Andy P.Task # 15.5- Lady With A Lamp
Read a book with a nurse or a midwife as a central character.
The German Midwife byMandy Robotham
Points this post: 15
Total points: 130
hoodoomends20.5 - The Name is Important
☁ Option 1: a book by an author who has an award named for them.
Androides Sonham Com Ovelhas Elétricas? by Philip K. Dick
The Philip K. Dick Award is named for Philip K. Dick, page 4
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Points: 20
GO: -
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Points: 20
GO: -
BB: -
Bookwrm526Task #25.3 - Crime Writers Awards
Option 1: Read a book with a color word in the TITLE. I read Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (blue, red, and white are all three on the list).
Option 3: Read a book by an author born in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden. I read True and Untrue and Other Norse Tales by Sigrid Undset, born in Denmark.
Total points so far: 55
Pamela32655.9. The Neustadt International Prize for Literature.
The Texan's Surprise Returnby Jolene Navarro - TTS found in Neustadt
R found in International
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 85
Golden Oldie books this post: 1
Total Golden Oldie books: 1
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
perletwo20.3 - Best Review - Joanne MI’s task-Celebrating the 90’s - Option 1: Read a book FIRST published between 1990 and 1999 (inclusive).
The Babes In The Wood - first printed 1998
Points this task: 20
Total points: 230
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 1
Big Book ticket requests: 0
Books read: 17
Tasks completed: 15
JUSTJESS30.7 - Sesame Street 50th... Choose two different options=
Option 2: Sesame Street Muppets (Anthropomorphism List)
Animal Farm By George Orwell
*Page 1 (book #2) on Anthropomorphism List
Option 3: Human Sesame Street characters (Author whose first or last name matches human character name in Sesame Street)
The Road Back to Sweetgrass By Linda LeGarde Grover
*Linda is the name of the deaf librarian in Sesame Street.
(Random awesomeness is that the author's last name also happens to be Grover!)
Points In This Task: 30
Total # Points: 60/1165 (Personal Goal: 300)
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 4
LAUREN JODI10.8 - Leap Year
A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr
First published in 2008
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 50/1165
Total Books Read: 5
Tasks Completed: 5/64
DeborahPost #1
30.7 - Tien's task: Sesame Street 50th
1) Hissy Fit First published in 2004
3) Christmas Jars by Jason F. Wright Using Jason (character's name)
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 30
Books read: 2
Tasks Done: 1
DeborahPost #2
10.6 - Fresh Start
Fruits Basket Another, Vol. 1
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 40
Books read: 3
Tasks Done: 2
10.8 A book first published in a year that contains double consecutive digits.The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes. First published in 2011
Post Points: 10
Total Points: 55
Big Book Tickets: 2
Golden Oldie Tickets: 1
Pat ☆ ☆ 30.3 ~ Get Hooked on Yarn
Task Description ~ Choose 2 different options and specify which ones when you post.
Option 1
Read a book with a ball or skein of yarn on the cover.
REQUIRED: Include the cover when you post.
The Sisters of Sugarcreek by Cathy LiggettCompleted ~ 12.15.19
Pages ~ 400
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Option 3
Read a book that has a word of at least 4 letters in the title or subtitle that can be made from the letters in STEP BACK FROM THE YARN. All the letters in the word must appear in the phrase. Letters may only be used as often as they appear.
REQUIRED: State your word ~ BAKER & SECRET
BAKER ~ stEp BAcK from the yaRn
SECRET ~ StEp baCk fRom ThE yarn
The Baker's Secret by Stephen P. KiernanCompleted ~ 12.8.19
Pages ~ 320
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Points this post ~ 30
Total Points ~ 115
Tasks Completed ~ 5
Books Read This Season ~ 8
Pages Read This Season ~ 2875
hoodoomends15.7 - Stand Alone
☁ A book that is a standalone.
Enterre seus mortos by Ana Paula Maia
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Points: 15
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Points: 35
GO: -
BB: -
Nick KY10.5 Countdown I read Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende, 432 pp.
Points This Post: 10
Total Points So Far: 110
Nick KY10.8 Leap Year I read Portrait in Sepia by Isabel Allende, first pub’d in 2000 (two consecutive 0’s).
Points This Post: 10
Total Points So Far: 120
Sara G10.1 - Home for the Holidays
To celebrate this holiday season, read a book with HOME, HOLIDAY, FAMILY, or FRIEND found intact in title, subtitle, or series title.
Tudor: The Family Story by Leanda de Lisle
I read the Kindle edition. The paperback (no MMPB) here has 576 pages.
**Tudor: The Family Story is a Big Book (576 pages). Claiming 1 BB ticket.**
Points this post: 10
Total points: 85
Nick KY5.8 Talking I read Myth and Reality by Mircea Eliade, trans. from the French by Willard R. Trask. My first language is English.
Points This Post: 5
Total Points So Far: 125
Delicious Dee15.3 - Spin the Wheel
Book A - Lethal Balance - Cherise Sinclair - L, T in Lethal, N, E in Balance; R, S in Cherise
Book B - The Bromance Book Club - Lyssa Kay Adams - C, M, A in Bromance, D in Adams
points this post: 15
points overall: 125
Delicious Dee25.11 - SandyL's Task: Rescue Me!
Option 1 - Suspect - #58 on the Great Dog Books list
Option 4 -
points this post: 25
points overall: 150
Delicious Dee30.5 - Sandy's Task: As Easy as 1 and 2 (not even 3!)
Option 2 - Shadow Hunter - #1 in the Rosie O'Grady Paranormal Bar and Grill series
option 3 - When We Believed in Mermaids - the last 5 star book i rated was The Alice Network; when i selected on Dec 3, 2019, Becca had also rated When We Believed in Mermaids as 5 stars on Dec 3, 2019
points this post: 30
points overall: 180
Readerboard Name: Absurda5.6. Have You Heard the One About..........?
Read a book whose author's initials appear consecutively in the name of the award: Montblanc-National University of Singapore Literary Award.
A Christmas Gathering by Anne Perry
Points this task: 5
Golden Oldies Ticket This Task: 0
Big Book Ticket This Task: 0
Total Points to date: 20
Total Golden Oldies Tickets: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Readerboard Name: Absurda5.7. Play Those Words!
Read a book with a musical instrument normally played by a person in its title/subtitle, or pictured on its cover. REQUIRED: If using the cover option, include the cover in your post.
by C.C. BenisonPoints this task: 5
Golden Oldies Ticket This Task: 0
Big Book Ticket This Task: 0
Total Points to date: 25
Total Golden Oldies Tickets: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
TessaVanessaChallenge 25.6 Cordelia's Task: 2019
Option 4: Closer Than You Think by Karen Rose.
Word is THAN
Option 5: Disconnect by Lois Peterson.
125 pages.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 205
Tasks completed: 15/64
Books read: 17
TessaVanessaChallenge 30.2 Amanda A & Amy FL's Task: Two Women Honoring a Remarkable Woman
Option 1: Freakboy by Kristin Elizabeth Clark
448 pages
Option 4: Poisoned Apples: Poems for You, My Pretty by Christine Heppermann.
107 pages
448+107=555 total pages.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 235
Tasks completed: 16/64
Books read: 19
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Challenge 30.7 Tien's task: Sesame Street 50th
Option 1: The Ghost Who Dream Hopped by Bobbi Holmes,
Published 2018
Option 3: Cabin Girl by Kristin Butcher.
Kristin matches to actor Kristin Chenoweth.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 200
Tasks completed: 13/64
Books read: 16