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SPRING CHALLENGE 2020
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Anja15.3 - Going Gaga
Option 2: All letters of BOTH words (i.e., 2 Es, 2 Gs) must be found in the title/subtitle and/or author's name to qualify for this option.
My Sister's Grave by Robert Dugoni
POINTS:
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 15
Big Books: 500(0) 750(0) 1000(0)
Golden Oldies: 0
Completed Tasks: 1
Laure Y15.8 - It Starts with Music
Read a book with a title that begins with a letter found in MUSIC.
Monk's Hood by Ellis Peters
Points this post: 15
Total points: 60/825
Total Books: 4
Total Tasks: 4
TraceyL5.9 - Go For Baroque
Read a book with a main page genre that includes History or Historical.
The Illness Lesson by Clare Beams
MPG Historical
Points Earned This Post: 5
Total Points Earned: 95
Golden Oldie Tickets: 1
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
MAZZA115.4 - Celebrate Spring
Required: Identify the option when you post.
Option 2: Read one book that fulfills the requirements for book 1 AND book 2. Include any required information in your post
Set at least 50% in England,
AND
written by a single author whose first and last initials can be found in the phrase CELEBRATE SPRING.
The Crossing Places 08/03/2020
Set in Norfolk England stated in GR info
Elly Griffiths initials in target phrase
Points this post = 15
Points to date = 115
Nick KY10.3 Not Just the Grammys I read Dying for Strawberries by Sharon Farrow, 1st name of the author the same as Sharon Osbourne who hosted the AMAwards in Jan 13, 2003.
Points This Post: 10
Total Points So Far: 35
PegW15.4 - Celebrate Spring - Option 2: Read one book that fulfills the requirements for book 1 AND book 2. Include any required information in your post.
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
Setting is Japan and the authors initials are present in celebrAte sprinG.
Points this task: 15
Total points: 45
Big Books: 0
Golden Oldies: 0
Total tasks: 4
Suzannesea10.7 It Takes Two
Read a book with a two word title.
Savage Season by Joe R. Lansdale
Points this post: 10
Total points to date: 25
SALLY M.5.5 Long Live Rock: title initials in THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME
Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur
(I listened to the audiobook & have linked to the PB)
Points this post: 5
Total points: 60
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 6
BB tix this post: 0
Total BB tix: 0
GO tix this post: 0
Total GO tix: 0
SALLY M.15.9 Richard Adams: first published in 1966
Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann
(I listened to the audiobook & have linked to the MMPB)
**Valley of the Dolls is a Big Book (500 pages). Claiming 1 BB ticket.**
Points this post: 15
Total points: 75
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 7
BB tix this post: 1
Total BB tix: 1
GO tix this post: 0
Total GO tix: 0
Marina H15.3 - Going Gaga
Option 2: Tavse skrig by Angela Marsons
Fits A and B
Points this post: 15
Total points: 15
Big book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
Tasks completed: 1
Marina H15.8 - It Starts with Music
Spejl, skulder, blink by Dorthe Nors
Points this post: 15
Total points: 30
Big book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
Tasks completed: 2
Marina H20.6 - SEASONED READER – Kevin's task: Baseball Road Trip
Onde spil by Angela Marsons
First pub. 2015
Points this post: 20
Total points: 50
Big book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
Tasks completed: 3
10.7. It Takes Two A book with a 2-word title: Lab Girl by Hope Jahren
Points this post: 10
Total points: 60
Julia10320.10 - Group Reads
A Study in Charlotte
My comments are in post #7 of the discussion thread.
This task: 20 points
Total points: 35
BB: 0
GO: 0
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 3
15.6 - Best New Artist
Every Last Breath by Juno Rushdan, an author I have never read beforeI read the kindle edition. The mass market paperback edition has 448 pages.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 40
Kelly L15.6 - Best New Artist
The Girl He Used to Know
Published 2019
New-to-me author Tracey Garvis Graves
Points this post: 15
Total points to date: 30
Kelly L15.9 - Richard Adams
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood, first published in 2016
Points this post: 15
Total points to date: 45
MAZZA15.5- Long Live Rock
Read a book with a TITLE of at least 3 words where the first letter of each word is found in THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME.
Keep Him Close I read an ARC of this book via Netgalley and Random House
No MMP PB editionKeep Him Close
Points this post = 5
Points to date = 120
SALLY M.20.6 Baseball Road Trip
Option 3: author initials in RED SOX SUCK
The Library Book by Susan Orlean
(I listened to the audiobook & have linked to the PB)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 95
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 8
BB tix this post: 0
Total BB tix: 1
GO tix this post: 0
Total GO tix: 0
Task 30.1 - RedemptionI chose to do option 4 twice
read a book with author initials in REDEMPTION
book 1: Back in Session by Peter Murphy
book 2: Judge Walden: Call the Next Case by Peter Murphy
PM initials
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60 points
2 BB tix
15.8 - It Starts with MusicRead a book with a title that begins with a letter found in MUSIC. All words count, including articles (a, an, the).
I read Chronicle of a Last Summer: A Novel of Egypt. The first letter of the title is in the word musiC
points: 35
books read: 3
tasks completed: 2
tasks in progress: 1
pages read: 822
Task 15.5 - 2020 Grammy AwardsBook: The Innocents, finished 3/8
How it fits: Author Michael Crummey (nominee Michael Buble)
Points this task: 15
Total points: 100
10.7. It Takes Two April is Couple Appreciation Month – read a book with a 2 word title. All words count, including articles such as "a, an, the." Subtitles may be ignored.
I read Open Book on audible. The hard cover link is here: Open Book.
points: 45
books read: 4
tasks completed: 3
task in progress: 1
pages read: 1238
Kelly L15.5 - 2020 Grammy Awards
This is the Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett
Read a book written by a single author who shares a name with a 2020 Grammy winner or nominee.
ANN Patchett <> Leslie ANN Jones
Points this post: 15
Total points to date: 60
DeborahPost #3
5.8 - Spring Is In The Air
Climbing the Stairs
stAIRs
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 30
Books Read: 3
Tasks Done: 3
DeborahPost #4
15.9 - Richard Adams
Disappearance at Devil's Rock
Published June 21st 2016
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 45
Books Read: 4
Tasks Done: 4
Delicious Dee5.1 - Baby, Remember My Name
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle - Avi - AR Bookfinder says BL=5.3 and AR = 8.0
Points this Post: 5
Points Total: 35
Mary P15.9 - Richard Adams
Read a book first published in 1920, 1966, 1972, or 2016.
Love's Sweet Revenge by Rosanne Bittner
First published 2016
Points this post: 15
Total points: 15
perletwo ********REPOST********25.2 - Nick KY’s Task: MUSYCK is the LIMIT! - A. Read a book that has a word of 3 or more letters in the title/subtitle that can be made using only the letters found in the phrase: SUSATO MUSYCK.
Till the Butchers Cut Him Down - CUT
Book 2. LIMIT. The second book is limited to a book from one of the 4 Listopias below. - One Word Titles - C
Congo - p. 1
the books must total at least 548 pages.
book 1 321 pgs + book 2 386 pgs = 707 pgs
Points this task: 25
Total points: 050
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 0
Big Book ticket requests: 0
Books read: 5
Tasks completed: 4
perletwo20.4 - GOLDEN OLDIES - Babbling C's task: Mom - A. Read a book by a single Author who's first and last initials can be found in "Nora Roberts J. D. Robb".
Gambit by Rex Stout
Points this task: 20
Total points: 140
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 0
Big Book ticket requests: 0
Books read: 11
Tasks completed: 9
Bookwrm526Task #10.7 - It Takes Two
Read a book with a 2 word title. I read Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells.
Total points so far: 10
Bookwrm526Task #30.2 - Are we Going to Scarborough Fair?
OPTION 1
A) Read a book that has a TITLE that includes all the letters of one of these words: PARSLEY, SAGE, ROSEMARY, or THYME. I chose THYME and read Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien (THE in death, Y in by, M in dumpling).
B) Read a book where the author's first and last initials appear in the SAME herb as the one used for book A. Middle names/initials may be ignored. I read White Elephant by Trish Harnetiaux.
Total points so far: 40
Jen K30.4 - Amanda A & Amy FL's Task: Musical Mnemonics
Option B: Bass Clef
Book 1: Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin
The main character is John Grimes, 14 year old boy.
Book 2: Sounds Like Me: My Life (So Far) in Song by Sara Bareilles
Composer: Sara Bareilles (composed The Waitress)
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 35
Kristi CO20.8 - NICKELS & DIMES – SandyL's task: Country Music
Option 1: Riley Green
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
Points this post: 20
Total points: 20
Tasks completed: 1
Books read: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Golden Oldie tickets: 0
Kristi CO20.9 - MODERATOR'S PET – Suzannesea's task: Wagner's Ring Cycle
Option 1: Washington State
Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive by Stephanie Land
References for location:
https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/...
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/ar...
Points this post: 20
Total points: 40
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Golden Oldie tickets: 0
perletwo20.1 - MOST IMPROVED PLAYER – Wayne's task: Play Ball! - Option 3: Read a book with has either the word "father" or "son" in the title or subtitle. The words must match exactly.
The Father Hunt
Points this task: 20
Total points: 160
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 0
Big Book ticket requests: 0
Books read: 12
Tasks completed: 10
CHANDNI20.9 - MODERATOR'S PET – Suzannesea's task: Wagner's Ring Cycle
Option 2: Look back at books you've given five stars to before the start of the Spring Challenge. Choose one and read (or reread) a book by that book's author.
Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia
I gave Bellweather Rhapsody 5 stars and decided to re-read it.
[POINTS]
This Post: 20
Total Points: 55
Books Read: 3
Completed Tasks: 3
Task 25.2 - MUSYCK is the LIMIT!548+ page total
book 1, option A: read a book with a 3-letter word in the title that can be made from SUSATO MUSYCK
The Travelling Cat Chronicles
word: CAT
247 pages
book 2: read a book found on the One Word Title - C listopia
Cotillion
p1, #38 on list
336 pages
247+336 = 583
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85 points
2 BB tix
RAYNEBAIR15.9 - Richard Adams
read a book first published in 1920, 1966, 1972, or 2016
Heartless by Marissa Meyer
first published in 2016
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 40
BB tickets claimed: 0
GO tickets claimed: 0
RAYNEBAIR5.2 - How Time Flies
Read a book with a number of pages between 214 and 305 inclusive.
Shotgun by Marie Sexton
I read the ebook version. The paperback is 260 pages.
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 45
BB tickets claimed: 0
GO tickets claimed: 0
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ10.1 - Can you see me?
Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson
This book was found on the list (Page 2 - Book #149).
Link to MMP edition: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports
This post: 10 points
Total points to date: 25 points
Tasks completed: 3
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season **
Nick KY20.9 SuzanneSea’s Ring Cycle opt. 1.
For this option, read a book set at least 50% in California, Washington, Illinois, Germany, Denmark, or Finland.
Required: If the setting is not obvious from the book's description or metadata, provide a link to a reference establishing the setting when you post.
I read Red Army Faction Blues by Ada Wilson, set in Germany.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 55
Jen K10.10. No Lawyer Jokes!
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
The author is a former litigator and she compares law system in the Jim Crow era with the current system of criminal justice.
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Points This Task: 10
Total Points: 45
Jen K15.6 - Best New Artist
Bangkok Wakes to Rain by Pitchaya Sudbanthad
The author is new to me.
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Points This Task: 15
Total Points: 60
TessaVanessaChallenge 5.2 How Time Flies
When You Ask Me Where I'm Going by Jasmin Kaur
256 pages
Points this post: 5
Total points: 5
Tasks completed: 1/51
Books read: 1
TessaVanessaChallenge 5.4 I'm a Slave 4 U
T4 by Ann Clare LeZotte
Points this post: 5
Total points: 10
Tasks completed: 2/51
Books read: 2
TessaVanessaChallenge 15.5 2020 Grammy Awards
Death Coming Up the Hill by Chris Crowe.
Shares a name with Chris Tomlin; Best Contemporary Christian Mujsic Album
Points this post: 15
Total points: 25
Tasks completed: 3/51
Books read:3
TessaVanessaChallenge 10.10 No Lawyer Jokes!
Smash Cut by Sandra Brown.
Derek Mitchell is a lawyer who is a main character throughout the book.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 35
Tasks completed: 4/51
Books read: 4
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20.8 - NICKELS & DIMES – SandyL's task: Country Music - Option 1: Read a book written by an author who shares a name with one of the artists performing at the festival this year. Names must match exactly but can be found in any position.
The Last Word by Ellery Adams (Adams = Bryan Adams)
Points this task: 20
Total points: 120
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 0
Big Book ticket requests: 0
Books read: 10
Tasks completed: 8