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2020 Challenge: Number 20
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Mar 08, 2020 07:20PM
I'm at 9 of 16. See message 7 above.
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Finished20/20 vision is the standard for visual acuity tests.Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell us the page no. or location in the book.Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich page 71 -the stalker wears black rimmed glasses
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Finished: Interstate 20 is a major east-west highway in the southern United States running from Texas to South Carolina.Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas. Devonshire Scream By Laura Childs Takes place in South Carolina
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Finished Twenty Questions was a popular party game that became a radio quiz program in the 1940's and a television game show in the 1950's.Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.Every Body on Deck by G.A. McKevett
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Done, and enjoyed tremendously. See message 9...
Awesome job Meg! I'm almost there but waiting for some new books to come out. I'm stuck on read a book that starts with the letter T and stuck on the adapted for a TV or movie. I'm thinking about that one.
Nell wrote: "Great job Meg!"Thank you, Nell!
Finished:20th Century Fox is an American film studio founded in 1915.
Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.
A Wrench in the Works by Kate Carlisle
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Anastasia wrote: "Finished anotherMississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both. *The series name is NOT part of the title.
(Examples: Title: Murder on St. Mark's Place by Victoria Thompson; Author: To Helen Back by Susan McBride; Combo: Storm Track by Margaret Maron)
A Royal Murder by Sandra Winter-Dewhirst"
I understand that this prompt is you have to use BOTH the letters M and S, not just one of the letters, from either the author's name or a combo of the author's name and book title.
Julesy wrote: "Anastasia wrote: "Finished anotherMississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first le..."
M is in title Murder and S is in authors name Sandra
Finished "What's your twenty?" means "What is your location?"If you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live. If you live outside the US, read a book set in the country where you live.
Murder and Mendelssohn by Kerry Greenwood
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Finished!16/16
REPRISE
The 20th President of the United States was James A. Garfield. He served in office for only 200 days before he was assassinated.
An Unmentionable Murder by Kate Kingsbury
3/3/20The 20th card in the Tarot deck is Judgment. This card symbolizes transition, decisions and major change.
Inherit the Word by Daryl Wood Gerber
(MC came home to run a business a month ago) 1/8/20 Double Digits.
Death on Blackheath by Anne Perry
(#29 in the series) 1/22/20The 20th letter of the alphabet is "T".
The Tiger’s Tale: Undercover Cat Series, Book 3 by Kelle Z. Riley
1/5/20Mississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Secret Agent Girl by Rosemary Martin
2/23/2020/20 vision is the standard for visual acuity tests.
The Crepes of Wrath by Sarah Fox
(sunglasses on page 96) 1/27/20Twenty Questions was a popular party game that became a radio quiz program in the 1940's and a television game show in the 1950's.
Hot Fudge Frame-Up by Christine DeSmet
1/15/20NUMBER 20
The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution was designed largely to limit the "lame duck" period, the period served by the president and members of Congress after an election but before the end of the terms of those who were not re-elected.
Truffled Feathers by Nancy Fairbanks
1/11/20"What's your twenty?" means "What is your location?"
Ohio - Blessed Is The Busybody by Emilie Richards
1/14/20Number 20 in the Bible represents a cycle of completeness, the end of a waiting period.
Yews with Caution by Kate Collins
(really hope this series is just on hiatus and not done - love it!) 3/12/20"Hindsight is 20/20" is an expression that means when you look back at a past event, you have a better understanding and know the appropriate thing to do. It's often an expression of regret that a situation wasn't handled differently.
Deeply, Desperately by Heather Webber
2/29/20Interstate 20 is a major east-west highway in the southern United States running from Texas to South Carolina.
A Case for the Winemaker by Candace Havens
(Texas) 1/31/20In Numerology, the number 20 denotes potential in relationships or diplomacy. This number relates to completing group projects.
A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay
(crafternooners) 2/9/20Twenty percent equals one-fifth.
Flipped Out by Jennie Bentley
4/8/2020th Century Fox is an American film studio founded in 1915.
Death at Victoria Dock by Kerry Greenwood
4/4/20The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Japan. Five new sports have been added to the games: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing.
The Cincinnati Red Stalkings by Troy Soos
(baseball) 2/7/20
TASKS:REPRISE
.... book where someone is shot.
.... book where MC has major change life (moves to Alaska,health, murder).
... book from a series that has 20 + books.
#19... book title begins with T. ("The" cannot be used.)
... book where M and S are first letters of any word in the title/ author's name or combination of both. *series name is NOT part of title.
....book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell page no. or location in the book.
... book character is taken to the police station for questioning.
NUMBER 20
...book with a bird on the cover ..
.... book set in the country where you live.
Number 20 in the Bible represents a cycle of completeness, the end of a waiting period.
.... book you've been waiting for - last or most recent book pubd by a fav author and/or in a fav series.
.... mystery where a cold case is solved.
...a book set in one of these southern states - .... Georgia
....a book where the MC is a member of a group (ex: sewing circle, book club, knitting group, community assoc, etc.)
.... fifth book in a series.
.... book that has been adapted as a movie or television show,
2020 Summer Olympics ... new sports added : surfing.
.... book set during summer or one of the new sports mentioned.
surfing
Some how I just found this challenge. I will fill in and continueThe 20th President of the United States was James A. Garfield. He served in office for only 200 days before he was assassinated.
Read a book where someone is shot.
A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder by Dianne Freeman
The 20th card in the Tarot deck is Judgment. This card symbolizes transition, decisions and major change.
Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life (divorces, changes job, moves, gets married, etc.). Tell us what it is.
Bad to the Crone by Amanda M. Lee moves
Double Digits. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books.
The 20th letter of the alphabet is "T".
Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T. (The word "The" cannot be used for this task.)
Taming Demons for Beginners by Annette Marie 3/30
Mississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both. *The series name is NOT part of the title.
(Examples: Title: Murder on St. Mark's Place by Victoria Thompson; Author: To Helen Back by Susan McBride; Combo: Storm Track by Margaret Maron)
20/20 vision is the standard for visual acuity tests.
Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell us the page no. or location in the book.
Twenty Questions was a popular party game that became a radio quiz program in the 1940's and a television game show in the 1950's.
Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.
Murder Knocks Twice by Susanna Calkins
NUMBER 20
The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution was designed largely to limit the "lame duck" period, the period served by the president and members of Congress after an election but before the end of the terms of those who were not re-elected.
Read a book with a bird on the cover or the name of a bird in the title or read a
bird themed cozy
To the Land of Long Lost Friends by Alexander McCall Smith done 3/3
"What's your twenty?" means "What is your location?"
If you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live. If you live outside the US, read a book set in the country where you live.
Cancelled by Murder by Jean Flowers done 5/12
Number 20 in the Bible represents a cycle of completeness, the end of a waiting period.
Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series.
A Murderous Relation by Deanna Rayburn done 4/30
"Hindsight is 20/20" is an expression that means when you look back at a past event, you have a better understanding and know the appropriate thing to do. It's often an expression of regret that a situation wasn't handled differently.
Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.
The Skeleton Stuffs a Stocking by Leigh Perry
Interstate 20 is a major east-west highway in the southern United States running from Texas to South Carolina.
Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.
Later Gator by Jana Deleon Lousiana done 2/3
In Numerology, the number 20 denotes potential in relationships or diplomacy. This number relates to completing group projects.
Read a book where the MC is a member of a group (ex: sewing circle, book club, knitting group, community assoc, etc.)
Twenty percent equals one-fifth. Read the fifth book in a series.
20th Century Fox is an American film studio founded in 1915.
Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.
by Edith Maxwell done 5/23The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Japan. Five new sports have been added to the games: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing.
Read a book set during the summer or where one of the new sports is mentioned.
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14 read, and my last two chosen. Mine are posted at #13.
Okay I’m late starting but since I’m off for the summer i can get caught up.REPRISE
The 20th President of the United States was James A. Garfield. He served in office for only 200 days before he was assassinated.
Read a book where someone is shot.
The 20th card in the Tarot deck is Judgment. This card symbolizes transition, decisions and major change.
Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life (divorces, changes job, moves, gets married, etc.). Tell us what it is.
Double Digits. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books.
The 20th letter of the alphabet is "T".
Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T. (The word "The" cannot be used for this task.)
Mississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both. *The series name is NOT part of the title.
(Examples: Title: Murder on St. Mark's Place by Victoria Thompson; Author: To Helen Back by Susan McBride; Combo: Storm Track by Margaret Maron)
20/20 vision is the standard for visual acuity tests.
Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell us the page no. or location in the book.
Twenty Questions was a popular party game that became a radio quiz program in the 1940's and a television game show in the 1950's.
Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.
NUMBER 20
The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution was designed largely to limit the "lame duck" period, the period served by the president and members of Congress after an election but before the end of the terms of those who were not re-elected.
Read a book with a bird on the cover or the name of a bird in the title or read a
bird themed cozy
"What's your twenty?" means "What is your location?"
If you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live. If you live outside the US, read a book set in the country where you live.
Number 20 in the Bible represents a cycle of completeness, the end of a waiting period.
Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series. The Diva Spices It Up
One of my favorite series"Hindsight is 20/20" is an expression that means when you look back at a past event, you have a better understanding and know the appropriate thing to do. It's often an expression of regret that a situation wasn't handled differently.
Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.
Interstate 20 is a major east-west highway in the southern United States running from Texas to South Carolina.
Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.
In Numerology, the number 20 denotes potential in relationships or diplomacy. This number relates to completing group projects.
Read a book where the MC is a member of a group (ex: sewing circle, book club, knitting group, community assoc, etc.)
Twenty percent equals one-fifth. Read the fifth book in a series.
20th Century Fox is an American film studio founded in 1915.
Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.
The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Japan. Five new sports have been added to the games: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing.
Read a book set during the summer or where one of the new sports is mentioned. Ghostal Living
She does virtual surfing and then talks about learning it for real.
Another book added at Message 34, and I have the final one picked out. It will have to wait until I finish monthly challenge and local library book club selections though.
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Jeremy - Is that your personal challenge?
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Challenge complete.I’ve now posted my sixteenth book
at #34. That is a great series for bird-themed books.
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I’ve now posted my sixteenth book
at #34. That is a great series for bird-themed books."Congratulations! I like seeing if I can recognize places I've lived in when reading books set in them. Was it like that for you with Scrublands?
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Thank you Nell and Jaxnsmom. Scrublands is set in a part of the state I have visited, but not lived in. However, The Thorn Birds, set in the same state, always annoyed me because the setting was so distorted!
I’ve decided to close this challenge out with 11/16 read. See message 10!
Michelle wrote: "I’ve decided to close this challenge out with 11/16 read. See message 10!"Nice job! I'm stuck at 12/16 but the libraries are back open and buying new books so I should complete most of the categories soon.
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Nice job! I'm stuck at 12/16 but the libraries are back open and buying new books so I should complete m..."
It really is nice to have libraries open again!
Physical libraries in my county are still closed since we will be in Phase 2 for quite a while, which I truly appreciate to help to prevent case spikes as shown in other states. Although my county libraries are now allowing curbside pickup for holds and book drop-offs. The library closures doesn't really bother me since my reading is almost 100% electronic. 😊
So I don't think I posted that I had completed this challenge last month. See message #18. It was a lot of fun!
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I have one more and the book is next in my TBR pile!
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Sounds great. Either good planning or good luck. :)
jaxnsmom wrote: "QNPoohBear wrote: "I have one more and the book is next in my TBR pile!"Sounds great. Either good planning or good luck. :)"
Both LOL! I got a little stuck on the alphabet ones but lucked out there. The new Olympic sport worried me for awhile but again I lucked into it. It took forever for me to decide which TV/movie mystery to read but I finally decided to go with classic Agatha Christie. She seems to be popular right now with Hollywood. The rest were easy because they were already on my TBR list.
Challenge complete! See message 7.
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Finally finishedTASKS:
Read a book where someone is shot.
Fortune Furlough by Jana Deleon finished 21/01/2020 5 stars
Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life (divorces, changes job, moves, gets married, etc.). Tell us what it is.
Reel of Fortune by Jana Deleon finished 11/01/2020 5 stars
Fortune Redding leaves the CIA and starts her life as a civilian
Agatha Raisin and the Deadly Dance by M.C. Beaton finished 08/02/2020 4 stars
Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T. (The word "The" cannot be used for this task.)
Truly, Madly by Heather Webber finished 04/05/2020 5 stars
Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both. *The series name is NOT part of the title.
(Examples: Title: Murder on St. Mark's Place by Victoria Thompson; Author: To Helen Back by Susan McBride; Combo: Storm Track by Margaret Maron)
A Royal Murder by Sandra Winter-Dewhirst finished 12/01/2020 4 stars
Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell us the page no. or location in the book.
finished 10/03/2020 5 stars
Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.
NUMBER 20
Read a book with a bird on the cover or the name of a bird in the title or read a
bird themed cozy
Musseled Out by Barbara Ross Bird on cover
finished 12/02/2020 4 starsIf you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live. If you live outside the US, read a book set in the country where you live.
Murder and Mendelssohn by Kerry Greenwood finished 15/04/2020 3 1/2 stars
Number 20 in the Bible represents a cycle of completeness, the end of a waiting period.
Come Homicide or High Water by Denise Swanson finished 04/11/2020 5 stars
Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.
Mistletoe Murder by Karen MacInerney finished 26/02/2020 3 stars
Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.
Read a book where the MC is a member of a group (ex: sewing circle, book club, knitting group, community assoc, etc.)
Swamp Santa by Jana Deleon Fortune is a member of the Sinful ladies society Finished 31/07/2020 5 stars
Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.
A Wrench in the Works by Kate Carlisle finished 07/04/2020 4 stars
Read a book set during the summer or where one of the new sports is mentioned.
Ukulele Murder by Leslie Langtry finished 23/05/2020 3 stars First murder victim is a competitive surfer
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