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SPRING CHALLENGE 2020
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JEN B25.1 - Cat's task: My genre's Opera, Space Opera
Option 1: Two book option
Task B: Read a book written by a single author who has a name with at least three parts
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
Task C: Read a book written by a single author that has a three+ word title, where the initial letter of each word in the title (ignore subtitles) and the first and last initials of the author can be found in "Also sprach Zarathustra" and/or "Flash Gordon, Queen."
The Secret of Happy Ever After by Lucy Dillon
Title Initials: AlSO spracH zaraThustra flash gordon quEen
Author Initials: fLashgorDon
TOTAL POINTS: 510
Bookwrm526Task #10.10 - No Lawyer Jokes!
Read a fiction or non-fiction book about law or in which the main character is a lawyer. I read The 7th Canon by Robert Dugoni, in which the main character (Peter Donley) is a lawyer.
Total points so far: 720
10.10 - I read The Last Trial in which Sandy Stern, a lawyer, is the main character
points: 370
books read: 27
tasks completed: 18
Big Books: 2
Golden Oldies: 1
pages read: 9121
BUCKET50.1 Remembering Neil Peart
1. Written by a single author who was born in Canada
The Love of a Good Woman by Alice Munro (352 pages)
(Alice Munro was born in Wingham, Ontario, Canada)
2. Published between 1974 and 2015, inclusive.
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett (352 pages)
(first published in 2001)
3. MPG of classics or retellings
Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe (480 pages)
(first MPG is Classics)
*GOLDEN OLDIE: Moll Flanders was first published in 1722.*
Page count: 352+352+480=1184 > 750
Points this post: 50
Points total: 185
BB this post: 0
BB total: 0
GO this post: 1
GO total: 1
5.3 - Susan B.A book that has been shelved Women's Rights from the list of Women's Rights Books (p. 1): The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
Points this post: 5
Total points: 820
BUCKET20.6 Baseball Road Trip
Option 1: First published in a year ending in 5.
Still Life by Louise Penny
(first published in 2005)
Points this post: 20
Points total: 205
BB this post: 0
BB total: 0
GO this post: 0
GO total: 1
BUCKET15.7 Practicing Scales
A Dangerous Place by Jacqueline Winspear
A-D-P
Points this post: 15
Points total: 220
BB this post: 0
BB total: 0
GO this post: 0
GO total: 1
Jen K15.10 - Artemis Fowl, the Movie
Highfire by Eoin Colfer
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 615
Big Books: 2
Jen K15.8 - It Starts with Music
Stormsong by C.L. Polk
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 630
Big Books: 2
Mai20.1 - MOST IMPROVED PLAYER – Wayne's task: Play Ball!
Option 2: Read a book that was first published in 1948 or earlier.
Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers
Golden oldie ticket: First published in 1923
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 175
Tasks Completed: 10
Books Read: 11
Golden Oldies: 6
MEGSCL50.1 - Trishhartuk's task: Remembering Neil Peart
1 Canada. All My Puny Sorrows
2 Published 1974-2015. Holy Fools
3 MPG classics. David Copperfield
TOTAL TO DATE
615 points
16 big books
3 golden oldie
DeborahPost #24
5.5- Long Live Rock
A Local Habitation ALH
THE ROCK & ROLL HAL L OF FAME
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 400
Books Read: 30
Tasks Done: 24
DeborahPost #25
20.4 - GOLDEN OLDIES - Babbling C's task: Mom
B) Pretty Poison MPG: Romance > M M Romance
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 420
Books Read: 31
Tasks Done: 25
Coralie 5.4I’m a Slave 4 U
Book with numerical digit in title
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
Total to date 500 points
Bookwrm526Task #10.6 - Say what?
Read a book with “who,” “what,” “when,” “where,” “why,” or “how” in the title/subtitle. I chose HOW and read One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression Is Destroying Our Democracy by Carol Anderson.
Total points so far: 730
15.8 - It Starts with MusicRead a book with a title that begins with a letter found in MUSIC
Mars Eclipsed
New Points: 15
Total points: 350
GO: 1
BB: 1
CYNBAXTER# 20.02 – ROOKIE AT THE TOP:
Task – Option 2: Read a book from one of the following list:
Cli-Fi: Climate Change Fiction
Book: A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher which was found on the 2nd page of the list, Cli-Fi: Climate Change Fiction
Points this post:20 points
Total points to date: 155 points
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 0
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 0
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 1
Delicious Dee20.8 - NICKELS & DIMES – SandyL's task: Country Music
Option 2 - Texas Mail Order Bride - shelved as westerns by 33ppl
Points this Post: 20
Points Total: 570
Barbara ★Reposting...
15.1 - Eurovision Song Contest
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.
Age of the Ashers - Diana Tyler 5/17
Song: Tu te reconnaîtras
(AOTA - Tu te recOnnAitrAs)
AND
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).
Rendezvous With Yesterday - Dianne Duvall 5/5
(D & D in DaviD)
Performer: Anne-Marie David
Points this task: 15
Total points: 625
Big Book Tickets: 500 (2) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
trishhartuk15.10 Artemis Fowl, the Movie
Read a book written by Eoin Colfer or a similar author.
And Another Thing..., Eoin Colfer
Read the kindle edition. Top MMPB (French): ici. Top PB (English): here
Points this task: 20
Books read: 1
Golden oldie/Big book: No
Total points: 455
Tasks completed: 26
Golden oldies: 5
Big Book tickets: 0
Barbara ★15.7 - Practicing Scales
Read a book with a TITLE of at least 3 words in which the initial letters only ascend (ABC) or descend (CBA) through the alphabet. All words count. Titles that include symbols (&, %) or numerals (1, 2, 3) cannot be used for this task.
A Killer's Mind - Mike Omer (AKM) 4/28
Points this task: 15
Total points: 640
Big Book Tickets: 500 (2) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Julia1035.8 - Spring Is In The Air
Mistress Moderately Fair
This task: 5 points
Total points: 670
BB: 5
GO: 10
Tasks completed: 36
Books read: 48
Sunshine30.3 - Dlmrose's Task: Påskekrim
Option 1:
Book: Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson 4/27/20
How it Fits: JL found in FJELLVETTREGLENE
Option 2:
Book: The Keeper by J.L. Bryan 5/21/20
How it Fits: A word in the title starts with K
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 355
Books Read: 26
Sara G15.5 - 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.
A Symphony of Echoes by Jodi Taylor
Jodi Taylor shares a name with Taylor Swift.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 480
ZachFor Task 20.4 - GOLDEN OLDIES - Babbling C's task: Mom I completed option A. "My mother's current favorite Author is Nora Roberts/ J. D. Robb. Read a book by a single Author who's first and last initials can be found in "Nora Roberts J. D. Robb"," and read The Obelisk Gate by N. K. Jemisin. N and J appearing in Nora Roberts J.D. Robb.
Points this post: 20
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Totals:
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Points: 115
GOTs: 0
BBTs: 0
15.5 - 2020 Grammy AwardsRead a book written by a single author who shares a name with a 2020 Grammy winner or nominee.
Book read: Days of Blood & Starlight
How it fits: Author (Laini Taylor) shares her last name with Taylor Swift
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Total points: 600
Books read: 48
Tasks completed: 40
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
25.1 - Cat's task: My genre's Opera, Space OperaOption 1: Two book option - Pick two tasks and read a book for each.
Task A: Read a book found on a Listopia with Space Opera in the title.
Book read: The Jewels of Night: A Deryk Wayd Science Fiction Adventure Novel
How it fits: #62 (page 1) on the Best YA Sci-Fi / Space Opera
list
Task B: Read a book written by a single author who has a name with at least three parts (i.e first, middle, last name) as listed on Goodreads.
Book read: Muffins and Mourning Tea
How it fits: Author's (H.Y. Hanna) name has three parts
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Total points: 625
Books read: 50
Tasks completed: 41
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
Amy B20.2 - ROOKIE AT THE TOP – Esther's task: Spring Cleaning
This is a one book task. Choose one option and read a book that meets the criteria of that option. Required: State the option and a brief task description in your post.
Option 1. Read a book that has been on your Goodreads ‘To be Read’ shelf for 3 years or more.
Required: State the date you added the book to your shelf when you post.
Ten Years in a Tub by Nick Hornby (Dec. 6, 2013)
Ten Years in the Tub: A Decade Soaking in Great Books
This Task: 20 Points
To Date: 480 Points
15.1 - Eurovision Song ContestSong: "What's Another Year" by Johnny Logan (1980)
Book 1: Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie
❁ A in Year; ATH in Another ❁
Book 2: Giant Days, Vol. 1 by John Allison
❁ J in Johnny; A in Logan ❁
Total points: 310 + 15 = 325
Mai20.6 - SEASONED READER – Kevin's task: Baseball Road Trip
Option 2: Book with a page number that includes both 8 and 2
Peril at End House by Agatha Christie
(287 pages)
Golden Oldie ticket: book first published in 1932
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 195
Tasks Completed: 11
Books Read: 12
Golden Oldies: 7
Sunshine30.4 - Amanda A & Amy FL's Task: Musical Mnemonics
Option B:
Book 1:
Book: Kurkow Prison by Ron Ripley 3/10/20
How it Fits: Single Male author - MC is Shane Ryan (Listed in the GR description)
Book 2:
Book: House of Whispers by J.L. Bryan 4/4/20
How it Fits: Matches David Bryan
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 385
Books Read: 28
Task 20.9 – Moderator’s Pet – Suzannesea – Wagner’s Ring CycleOption 2: Read a book by the same author as a book I’ve previously rated 5 stars
Required: Indicate which book you originally gave five stars to
O Pioneers! by Willa Cather
I gave MY ANTONIA 5-stars in 1999
+++ GOLDEN OLDIE +++ – 1st published 1913
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This Post: 20 points
Total points to date: 345 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier): 1
Big Books Read: (1) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (1) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 4
Congratulations, Lois! Task 25.1 in the Summer Challenge is yours.
Sunshine15.6 - Best New Artist
Book: Eat You Up by Lucy Leroux 4/30/20
How it Fits: Published Nov 15, 2019
This is a New-to-Me author.
Approved SRC ebook Verification @ line #995
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 400
Books Read: 29
Sunshine25.5 - Brooke TX's task: Paperback Playlists
Spotify - It's A Murder Mystery! Playlist
Option 2:
Book: Queen of Hearts by Stefanie Marie 3/4/20
How it Fits: Matches song "Jar of Hearts"
Approved SRC ebook Verification @ line #2356
Option 3:
Book: Gravity by Dannika Dark 4/17/20
How it Fits: DD can be found in artist "Murder by Death"
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 425
Books Read: 31
CoffeegirlTask 30.1 - Ava Catherine's Task: Redemption
Option 3: The Woman in the Woods by John Connolly
Author initials J.C.
Option 4: Scent of Butterflies by Dora Levy Mossanen
Author initials D.M in redemption
Points this post: 30
Total points: 245
Sarah H10.7. It Takes Two - Read a book with a 2 word title.
Broken Harbor
Points this task: 10
Total points to date: 130
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
Tasks complete: 7
Books read: 9
Reposting #2873 with correct link for book 230.1 Ava Catherine's Task: Redemptiom
Option 1 author's first and last initial in FOLSOM PRISON - author: Olivia Newport
Book chosen: The Inn at Hidden Run
Format read: audio with ebook readalong
Number of pages printed edition: 256 pages
Option 4: Author initials found in REDEMPTION - author: Pintip Dunn
Book chosen: Malice
Format read: audiobook with ebook readalong
Number of pages printed edition: 350 pages
Points this task: 30
Total points: 805
Reposting #2871 with link20.1 Most Improved Player: Wayne's Task: Play Ball!
Option 3 "Son" or "Father" in title
Book chosen: February's Son
Format read: audio
Number of pages printed edition: 358 pages
Points this task: 20
Total points: 825
30.5 - TessaVanessa's Task: Music TermsPick 2 options from below. Read 2 books, one for each option.
Option 1: Song
Read a book that was first published under a different title.
Something Fresh published as Something New.
Claiming a golden Oldie. Published in 1915)
Option 2: Chords
Read a book that is part of 2 or more different series.
Leave It to Psmith
Psmith #4
Blandings Castle #2
Claiming a golden Oldie. Published in 1923)
Points this task: 30
Books read this task: 2
Golden oldie claimed this task: 2
Big book claimed this task: 0
Total points: 250
Total Tasks completed: 13
Total Golden oldies: 9
Total Big Book tickets: 0
Total books read: 18
Congratulations, Simone! Task 25.2 in the Summer Challenge is yours.
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM5.6 - Rhyme, Repetition, Rhythm
I read Homie by Danez Smith, poetry is an MPG. (This book has 96 pages, so this is my 80-99p book.)
Previous point total: 160
New points this post: 5
Total points: 165
Total tasks completed: 13
GO tickets this post: 0
Total GO: 0
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 0
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM10.3. It's Not Just the Grammys
I read Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie (mass market paperback for length). I matched to Jennifer Lopez who hosted the AMAs in 2015.
Previous point total: 165
New points this post: 10
Total points: 175
Total tasks completed: 14
GO tickets this post: 0
Total GO: 0
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 0
Christine V20.4 - GOLDEN OLDIES - Babbling C's task: Mom
Option A: The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin
Points this post: 20
Total points: 110
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 8
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=1 (Total BB tickets=4)
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM10.4. Collaboration of the Year
I read How to Be Fine: What We Learned from Living by the Rules of 50 Self-Help Books by Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer.
Previous point total: 175
New points this post: 10
Total points: 185
Total tasks completed: 15
GO tickets this post: 0
Total GO: 0
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 0
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM15.5 - 2020 Grammy Awards
I read Daring and the Duke by Sarah MacLean (I read a digital galley, expected mass market paperback for length). I matched the author name to Sarah Jarosz, nominated under Best American Roots Song for "Call My Name."
Previous point total: 185
New points this post: 15
Total points: 200
Total tasks completed: 16
GO tickets this post: 0
Total GO: 0
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 0
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM15.6 - Best New Artist
I read Sigh, Gone: A Misfit's Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit In by Phuc Tran. The book was first published April 21, 2020, and Tran is a new author to me.
Previous point total: 200
New points this post: 15
Total points: 215
Total tasks completed: 17
GO tickets this post: 0
Total GO: 0
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 0
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20.8 Sandy L’s Country Music
Option 1: The lineup at Stagecoach always has a great mix of well known artists as well as unknowns. 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. Any name part (first, middle, or last) may be used. Here is a link to this year's Stagecoach 2020 Lineup
Required: State the name of the performer when you post.
Ian Hoe was scheduled to perform.
I read Solar by Ian McEwan, who shares Ian Hoe's first name.
287 pp.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 675