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SPRING CHALLENGE 2020
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Julia10315.8 - It Starts with Music
Mouse and Dragon
I read ebook. No MMPB listed. Paperback Mouse and Dragon has 512 pages so claiming one BB ticket.
This task: 15 points, 1 BB
Total points: 515
BB: 3
GO: 10
Tasks completed: 25
Books read: 36
Alaina5.9 - Go For Baroque
Read a book with a main page genre that includes History or Historical.
The Immortalists-Chloe Benjamin
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 95
Read Books: 8
Tasks Completed: 8
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 1
Kathy KSThis title, and another poetry book (used elsewhere now), are being moved from task 15.6. Totals adjusted below.
5.10 - Goof-Off
Read a book of your choice that meets the SRC rules.
Everyone Just Wants to Drum, by Kevin Rabas
pages: 93
This is my one shorter book with 80 -99 pages allowed for 1 five point task!
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Points for this task: 5
Total points : 345-15+5=335
Tasks completed: 18
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 3
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 1
Alaina20.9 - MODERATOR'S PET – Suzannesea's task: Wagner's Ring Cycle
Option 1: Read a book set at least 50% in California, Washington, Illinois, Germany, Denmark, or Finland.
A Stolen Life-Jaycee Dugard
Set in South Lake Tahoe, California
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 115
Read Books: 9
Tasks Completed: 9
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 1
Alaina10.4. Collaboration of the Year
Read a book that is written by two authors (that is not an anthology).
You Are Not Alone-Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 125
Read Books: 10
Tasks Completed: 10
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 1
Corrected repost of 218010.1 Can you See me?
Read a book from the list: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/6...
Read Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes
found on Pg 1 of the list.
AR Bookfinder: IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 14.0
Points this task: 10
Total Points: 270
10.8 Respect your Elders. Read a book originally published before 1950.Read The Murder on the Links first published in 1923.
Points this task: 10
Total Points: 280
Kathy KSRepost to replace original title with two (2) poetry books. One was originally used in task 15.6 and has already had totals adjusted.
20.4 - GOLDEN OLDIES - Babbling C's task: Mom
Choose an option below and read a book for that option. Required: State the option you chose when you post.
Option A. Read a book by a single Author who's first and last initials can be found in "Nora Roberts J. D. Robb".
Two poetry books used, combined, for this task
Scheherazade Plays the Chestnut Tree Cafe: poems, by Boyd Bauman
Hansel & Gretel Get the Word on the Street, by Al Ortolani
BBAO in "nOrA roberts j. d. roBB"
poetry book pages: 86+40=126
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Points for this task: 20
Total points : 335
Tasks completed: 18
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 3
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 1
20.8 Nickels & DimesOne book task. Book should be at least 250 pgs.
Chose Opt 1. Read a book written by an author who shares a name with one of the artists performing at the Stagecoach festival this year. https://www.stagecoachfestival.com/li...
Performer chosen: Teddy Robb
Book read: Vendetta in Death
Author: JD Robb
points this task: 20
Total points; 300
5.5- Long Live RockRead 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.
Locke and Key: Welcome to Lovecraft #1
LAK appears in rocK hALl
Points Earned This Post: 5
Total Points Earned: 480
Golden Oldie Tickets: 4
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
Bookwrm526Task #15.5 - 2020 Grammy Awards
Read a book written by a single author who shares a name with a 2020 Grammy winner or nominee. Names must match exactly, but they may be in any position. I read Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu, who shares the name Charles with Charles Anderson, producer on 7 Rings by Ariana Grande, nominated for Record of the Year.
Total points so far: 620
15.3 - Going GagaOption 2: Read one book that fulfills the requirements for book 1 AND book 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.
I read How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us about Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence, which contains all the letters in both words in the title and subtitle. This book was approved on the help thread.
points: 350
books read: 24
tasks completed: 16
Big Books: 2
pages read: 8007
Suzannesea15.7 - Practicing Scales
Read a book with a title of at least three words in which the initial letters ascend or descend through the alphabet.
The Night Fire by Michael Connelly
TNF descends
Points this post: 15
Total points to date: 460
Anja25.5 - Brooke TX's task: Paperback Playlists
Playlist: Kingdom Reclaimed
Option 3: Read a book by a single author whose initials can be found in one of the artists featured on your chosen playlists.
Florence + The Machine: Twisted Emotions by Cora Reilly
Death Cab for Cutie: Twisted Loyalties by Cora Reilly
POINTS:
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 115
Big Books: 500(0) 750(0) 1000(0)
Golden Oldies: 0
Completed Tasks: 5
10.2. It's Spring!Read a book written with a word in the title (not subtitle) that can be made from the letters in SPRINGTIME.
Book read: The Nest
How it fits: The word Nest in the title
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Total points: 560
Books read: 45
Tasks completed: 38
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
Amy B5.2 - How Time Flies
Read a book with a number of pages between 214 and 305 inclusive.
The Aftermath by Rhidian Brook (288 pages)
The Aftermath
This Task: 5 points
To Date: 375 points
25.1 Space OperaTask B - author with 3 part name
The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir by Kao Kalia Yang
Task C - 3 word title with authors initials and title initials found in "Also sprach Zarathustra" and/or "Flash Gordon, Queen
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
t-zaraThustra
l-aLso
l-fLash
r,p - sPRach
Total: 25
Total/challenge: 25
30.1 RedemptionOpt 3 - author's initials either JC or RC
Mrs. Lincoln's Rival by Jennifer Chiaverini
Opt 4 - Opt 4 auth init in REdemption
Fallen Beauty by Erika Robuck
Total: 30
Total challenge: 55
30.2 Scarborough FairOpt 2 - Bk A - book with word in title that matches word in song title - BRIDGE
Bridge of Scarlet Leaves
Opt 2 Bk B - using same word in Bk 1 - author's initials in word bRidgE
The Major's Faux Fiancée by Erica Ridley
Total: 30
Total challenge: 85
30.3 PåskekrimOpt 1 - auth init in FJELLVETTREGLENE- ER
The Captain's Bluestocking Mistress by Erica Ridley
Opt 2 - word in title begins with "k"
Kabul Beauty School: An American Woman Goes Behind the Veil
Total: 30
Total challenge: 115
30.4 Musical MnemonicsOpt A Bk 1 - 5 word title
The Devotion of Suspect X
Opt A Bk 2 - face on cover - Approved post #21
Total: 30
Total/challenge: 145
Andy P.Task # 5.10 - Goof-Off
Read a book of your choice that meets the SRC rules.
Crossing the Lines by Sulari Gentill
Points this post: 5
Total points: 745
30.4 - Amanda A & Amy FL's Task: Musical MnemonicsOption B: Bass Clef
Book 1: Read a book by a single male author with a male main character.
If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura
Main character "the postman in the GR description" is Male.
Link to reference to show author is Male (his GR page doesn't have much info)
Book 2: Read a book by a single author who shares a name with a famous composer of musicals from this list: Composers of Musicals.
A View from the Bridge: A Play in Two Acts by Arthur Miller
Miller matches Roger Miller from list
Points Earned This Post: 30
Total Points Earned: 510
Golden Oldie Tickets: 4
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
Julia10320.8 - NICKELS & DIMES – SandyL's task: Country Music
Option 1: The Killing Anniversary by Ian St. James.
Author shares first name with performer Ian Noe.
This book is 659 pages so I am claiming one BB ticket.
This task: 20 points, 1 BB
Total points: 535
BB: 4
GO: 10
Tasks completed: 26
Books read: 37
20.2 - ROOKIE AT THE TOP – Esther's task: Spring CleaningOption 2. Read a book from one of the following lists: Cli-Fi: Climate Change Fiction
Clade
#69 on Cli-Fi List
Points Earned This Post: 20
Total Points Earned: 530
Golden Oldie Tickets: 4
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
5.3 - Susan B.Read a book that has been shelved Women's Rights from the list of Popular Women's Rights books.
Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows
This is on the 3rd page of the list, in fifth spot.
New Points: 5
Total Challenge Points: 315
15.10 - Artemis Fowl, the MovieRead a book written by Eoin Colfer or a similar author.
Wolverine Noir by Stuart Moore
Stuart Moore in on the list of similar authors.
Points Earned This Post: 15
Total Points Earned: 545
Golden Oldie Tickets: 4
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
15.1 - Eurovision Song ContestSong Choice: "Tu te reconnaîtras" by Anne-Marie David
Book 1: Read a book with a TITLE of at least 3 words for which the initial letter of each word can be found in the title of the song.
Archie Americana Series: Best of the Forties, Vol. 1
AAS appears in reconnAitrAS
Book 2: Read a book written by a single author whose first and last initials can be found in the name of the same song's performer(s).
The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel by Margaret Atwood
MA appears in MArie
Points Earned This Post: 15
Total Points Earned: 560
Golden Oldie Tickets: 4
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
Brooklyn **REPOST OF #2467**20.8 – Country Music
Option 1: Read a book by an author who shares a name with one of the artists performing at the Stagecoach festival this year.
Purity in Death by J.D. Robb
Shares name with performer Teddy Robb
Points this post: 20
Total points: 365/825
Tasks completed: 28/51
Books read: 28
Big Book tickets: 2
Brooklyn **REPOST OF #2467**20.9 – Wagner’s Ring Cycle
Option 1: Read a book set at least 50% in California, Washington, Illinois, Germany, Denmark or Finland.
The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai
Set over 90% in California
From pg. 124: “Her office overlooked a green courtyard. ‘I live in California. I can go to the beach whenever I want.’”
From pg. 177: “Rhiannon smiled at Katrina, who was sprawled next to her in a lounge chair on the Santa Barbara mansion’s porch.”
Points this post: 20
Total points: 365/825
Tasks completed: 28/51
Books read: 28
Big Book tickets: 2
DeborahPost #21
20.6 - SEASONED READER – Kevin's task: Baseball Road Trip
2) Magic Binds 328 pages
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 365
Books Read: 27
Tasks Done: 21
30.1.Option 1: foLsoM prison
A Secret History of Witches
Option 2: Rebel/Advocate ( war, Vietnam)
The Sympathizer
Points this post: 30
Total points: 80
30.4. Amanda A & Amy FL's Task: Musical MnemonicsOption A:
Book 1 Read a book with a five-word title. Subtitles should be ignored.
The Hare With Amber Eyes: A Hidden Inheritance
Book 2 Read a book with a cover showing only a face (ONE full human face). No body parts below the neck should be visible on the cover. A full face is defined as one in which two eyes, a nose, and a mouth are clearly visible.
I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
Ponts this post: 30
Total points: 110
Readerboard Name: List_addict5.10: Goof-Off
Read a book of your choice
Act Your Age by Eve Dangerfield
Total this challenge: 90
Amy B20.5 - BIGGER IS BETTER
This is a one book task.
Option 1: For this option, read a book, fiction or non-fiction, where gardening, "being green," (i.e., environmentally friendly) or homesteading is integral to the plot or subject.
You may find these lists to be helpful:
Gardens: Fact or Fiction
The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert (#10 on Gardens: Fact or Fiction list - MC is a botanist)
The Signature of All Things
This Task: 20 points
To Date: 395 points
Alaina20.6 - SEASONED READER – Kevin's task: Baseball Road Trip
Option 2: Read a book with a page number that includes both 8 and 2
The Light We Lost-Jill Santopolo
328 pages
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 145
Read Books: 11
Tasks Completed: 11
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 1
Alaina20.1 - MOST IMPROVED PLAYER – Wayne's task: Play Ball!
Option 2: Read a book that was first published in 1948 or earlier.
Dracula-Bram Stoker
Published in 1897, claiming Golden Oldies ticket
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 165
Read Books: 12
Tasks Completed: 12
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 2
Alaina5.10 - Goof-Off
Read a book of your choice that meets the SRC rules.
Big Little Lies-Liane Moriarty
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 170
Read Books: 13
Tasks Completed: 13
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 2
20.3 - BEST REVIEW CONTEST – Bucket's task: Experimental ReadingOption A. Read a book from the Popular Experimental Books list that has been shelved as “experimental” at least 3 times.
Waiting for Godot
Page 1 Shelved 18 Times
Points Earned This Post: 20
Total Points Earned: 580
Golden Oldie Tickets: 4
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
Barbara ★25.2 - Nick KY’s Task: MUSYCK is the LIMIT!
Book 1:
Opt. 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. Letters may be used only as many times as they appear in the phrase.
A Thousand Pieces of You - Claudia Grey (can spell YOU) 3/22
Book 2: The second book is limited to a book from one of the 4 Listopias below. Choose one list and read a book found on that list.
Jack and Djinn - Jasinda Wilder 5/10
List: It's All in the Cards, page 2
TOTAL PAGES: Book 1 (368 pages) + Book 2 (352 pages) = 720 pages > 548 pages
Points this task: 25
Total points: 580
Big Book Tickets: 500 (1) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Kathy KSRepost to replace with two (2) poetry books. They are being moved from task 20.4
15.6 - Best New Artist
Read a book first published in 2019 or 2020 that was written by a new-to-you author.
Two poetry books used, combined, for this task
Scheherazade Plays the Chestnut Tree Cafe: poems, by Boyd Bauman
Hansel & Gretel Get the Word on the Street, by Al Ortolani
poetry book pages: 86+40=126
Both books were published in 2019 and both authors are new to me.
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Points for this task: 15
Total points : 335-20+15=330
Tasks completed: 18
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 3
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 1
Task 20.8 - NICKELS & DIMES – SandyL's task: Country MusicBook: Flowers in the Attic by VC Andrews, finished 5/10
Option 1: Artist - Courtney Marie Andrews
Points this task: 20
Total points: 790
Kathy KSrepost to return this title to the task, after replacing it. The other book(s) were moved to task 15.6
20.4 - GOLDEN OLDIES - Babbling C's task: Mom
Option B. Read a book with the MPG of Romance.
The Reckless Oath We Made, by Bryn Greenwood
Romance 103 users
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Points for this task: 20
Total points : 350
Tasks completed: 19
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 3
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 1
10.10. No Lawyer Jokes!Read a fiction or non-fiction book about law or in which the main character is a lawyer.
Daredevil: Season One
As the GR description says, Matt Murdock is an attorney
Points Earned This Post: 10
Total Points Earned: 590
Golden Oldie Tickets: 4
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
Kathy KSRepost to swap in a new title.
15.5 - 2020 Grammy Awards
Read a book written by a single author who shares a name with a 2020 Grammy winner or nominee.
Grammy artist is Linda Perry, songwriter for Best Song Written for Visual Media, "Girl in the Movies"
Marcello's Promise, by Jane Coletti PERRY
I read an ARC, provided by my State Library
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Points for this task: 15
Total points : 350
Tasks completed: 19
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 3
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 1
Brooklyn **REPOST OF #2500**20.9 – Wagner’s Ring Cycle
Option 1: Read a book set at least 50% in California, Washington, Illinois, Germany, Denmark or Finland.
The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai
Set over 90% in California
Review mentioning CA: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Review mentioning CA: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Review mentioning Cayucos, which is in CA: https://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/o...
Points this post: 20
Total points: 365/825
Tasks completed: 28/51
Books read: 28
Big Book tickets: 2
Nick KY10.7 It Takes Two
I read Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie, 2 word title.
Points This Post: 10
Total Points So Far: 550
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20.10 – Group Reads
Read one of the selected reads.
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon
My comment is #33 (https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 365/825
Tasks completed: 28/51
Books read: 28
Big Book tickets: 2