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MOST POINTS
•• Linda C - 16
☆☆ Susan - 21
Bethany - 4
Marilyn - 7
Tessa - 5
Amber - 3
MOST PAGES
•• Linda C - 4559
☆☆ Susan - 5875
Bethany - 887
Marilyn - 2226
Tessa - 2322
Amber - 1389
Task 1.5 THE POWER OF ONE WORDAugust's Word is CITY
Read a book with the word CITY in the title -OR- the word in the text. List page # & give sentence that the word is in.
A Fool and His Honey (Aurora Teagarden, #6) – Charlaine Harris (3 stars) 8/1/20 [257] – p.5 “our house is outside the city limits.”
Points this task - 1
Pages this task - 257
Total points - 1
Total pages - 257
Task 1.4 AUGUST: 8th MONTH OF THE YEARc. Read a book published in a year with a 8. (e.g. 2008, 1968, 2018, etc....) STATE YEAR
Written in Blood (A Forensic Handwriting Mystery, #2) – Sheila Lowe (4 stars) 8/2/20 [306] - publ Sept 2, 2008
Points this task - 1
Pages this task - 306
Total points - 2
Total pages - 563
• 1.7 (Linda C's Task) BIRTHSTONE
• The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever - Julia Quinn
• Finished 2020-08-02
• Points Earned: 1
• Pages Read: 373
• Rating: ******
• Total Points Earned: 1
• Total Pages Read: 373
Task 1.1 AT PEMBERLEYRead a book whose Author's LAST initial is in the word DARCY.
Treacherous Slopes – Terri Reed (3 stars) 8/3/20 [224]
Points this task - 1
Pages this task - 224
Total points - 3
Total pages - 787
Task 1.1 AT PEMBERLEYBONUS POINT: Read a book whose Author's FIRST initial is in the word BINGLEY
(MUST be read after the original task is done).
Steampunk Cyborg (Mecha Origin, #1) – Eve Langlais (4 stars) 8/4/20 [206] - E from Eve in BINGLEY
Task 1.4 AUGUST: 8th MONTH OF THE YEAR
BONUS POINT: you can choose a second task
a. Read a book published in AUGUST (any year).
Dead Write (A Forensic Handwriting Mystery, #3) – Sheila Lowe (4 stars) 8/4/20 [320] – publ 8/4/2009
Points these tasks - 2
Pages these tasks - 526
Total points - 5
Total pages - 1313
1.1 AT PEMBERLEYRead a book whose Author's LAST initial is in the word DARCY.
Misadventures with a Rookie - Toni Aleo
• Finished 2020-08-04
• Points Earned: 1
• Pages Read: 288
BONUS POINT:
The Dare - Lauren Landish
• Finished 2020-08-05
• Points Earned: 1
• Pages Read: 350
• Total Points Earned: 3
• Total Pages Read: 1011
3.1 (Bethany's task) REMOTE LEARNING1. Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine 8/3 169 pgs
2. Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks 8/3 286 pgs. The main characters are isolated in a community near Mt. Rainier when it erupts. This was a very fun read.
3. The Grid: Electrical Infrastructure for a New Era by Gretchen Bakke 8/8 288 pgs.
Points: 3
Pages: 743
Total points: 4
Total pages: 887
1.5 THE POWER OF ONE WORD
City - Clifford Simak
• Completed 2020-08-08
• Task points: 1
• Task Pages: 288
• TOTAL POINTS: 4
• TOTAL PAGES: 1299
1.4 AUGUST: 8th MONTH OF THE YEARChoose one of the following tasks.
BONUS POINT: you can choose a second task
c. Read a book published in a year with a 8.
(e.g. 2008, 1968, 2018, etc....)
The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai--published 6/19/2018--8/6/20--421 pages
Points this task: 1
Pages this task: 421
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1.5 THE POWER OF ONE WORD
August's Word is CITY
Read a book with the word CITY in the text. List page # & give sentence that the word is in.
Camino Winds by John Grisham--8/2/20--292 pages
loc. 373--"The city limits were not well defined..."
Points this task: 1
Pages this task: 292
Total points: 2
Total pages: 713
TESSATask 1.2 - Book Lover's Day - I loved this cover!
✔ - 01Aug20 - 464 pgTHIS TASK
Points earned - 1
Pages read - 464 pg
Total points earned to date - 1
Total pages read to date - 464 pages
Task 1.6 READING THROUGH THE ALPHABET: TITLESRead a book that starts with the Letter B
Bimbos of the Death Sun (Jay Omega, #1) – Sharyn McCrumb (2 stars) 8/11/20 [228]
Points this task - 1
Pages this task - 228
Total points - 6
Total pages - 1541
3.1 (Bethany's task) REMOTE LEARNINGRead 3 books
1. Plan C - read a book that starts with C
Captain Lauren Rowe 360 pp.
2. Read a book where the main character/s/is/are isolated in some way (physically, socially, emotionally). Explain how
Beneath a Scarlet Sky Mark T. Sullivan 513 pp.
The main character is a spy, he is the driver for the senior Nazi in Italy, and he helped smuggle Jews to Switzerland.
3. Read a book where technology is a main feature.
Thunderstruck Erik Larson 463 pp.
• Completed 2020-08-12
• Task points: 3
• Task Pages: 1336
• TOTAL POINTS: 7
• TOTAL PAGES: 1635
1.2 BOOK LOVER'S DAY (Aug 9)Read a book simply because you LOVE the cover. (Show Cover).
Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout--8/12/20--289 pagesPoints this task: 1
Pages this task: 289
Total Points: 3
Total pages: 1102
1.3 DOG DAYS OF SUMMER...staying "COOL"
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• Whiteout Greg Rucka Steve Lieber 128 pp.
• Date: 2020-08-12
• Task Points: 1
• Task Pages: 128
It's in Antartica. In a blizzard. It's cool there.
• TOTAL POINTS: 8
• TOTAL PAGES: 1763
1.2 BOOK LOVER'S DAY (Aug 9)Read a book simply because you LOVE the cover.
Death By Coffee Alex Erickson 320 pp.
• Date: 2020-08-13
• Task Points: 1
• Task Pages: 320
A book store - YUM!
• TOTAL POINTS: 10
• TOTAL PAGES: 2083
2.1 WHEEL OF FORTUNERead 2 books
#2--Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia--8/6/20--301 pages
#3--I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez--8/14/20--344 pages
Points this task: 2
Pages this task: 645
Total points: 5
Total pages: 1747
Task 5.1 A BOX (120) CRAYOLA CRAYONSBRASS
B - Patricia Briggs - Dead Heat (Alpha & Omega, #4) (4 stars) 8/7/20 [305]
R - Run to Ground (Rocky Mountain K9 Unit) – Katie Ruggle (4 stars) 8/15/20 [376]
A - All Together Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #7) – Charlaine Harris (4 stars) 8/9/20 [323]
S - Sharyn McCrumb - Zombies of the Gene Pool (Jay Omega, #2) (3 stars) 8/12/20 [288]
S - Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers – Mary Roach (3 stars) 8/14/20 [303]
Points this task - 5
Pages this task - 1595
Total points - 11
Total pages - 3136
1.6 READING THROUGH THE ALPHABET: TITLES
The Beautiful Thing That Awaits Us All Laird Barron 280 pp.
• Date: 2020-08-16
• Task Points: 1
The Bear Who Loved Me Kathy Lyons 304 pp.
• Date: 2020-08-16
• Task Points: 1
• Task Pages: 584
• TOTAL POINTS: 12
• TOTAL PAGES: 2667
Task 2.4 (Linda C's task) FOODS OF AUGUST1. Fruit favorites are Blueberries and Peaches.
Read book with a BLUE (show cover).
Dangerous Waters – Janice Kay Johnson (3 stars) 8/20/20 [203] – 52% blue cover2. Vegetable favorites are Corn and Tomatoes.
Read a book with a RED cover (show cover).
From Dead to Worse (Sookie Stackhouse, #8) – Charlaine Harris (4 stars) 8/10/20 [303] – red coverPoints this task - 2
Pages this task - 506
Total points - 13
Total pages - 3642
2.2 AUGUST HOLIDAYSRead 2 books
1. NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY (Aug 7)
Read a book whose Author's FIRST & LAST name initials are in the word LIGHTHOUSE.
The Splendid and the Vile Erik Larson 585 pp.
• Date: 2020-08-19
• Task Points: 1
• Task Pages: 585
2. NATIONAL RADIO DAY (Aug 20)
Read a book that has the following letters R-A-D-I-O in its title.
Reading Biblical Literature: Genesis to Revelation Craig R. Koester 112 pp.
• Date: 2020-08-20
• Task Points: 1
• Task Pages: 112
• TOTAL POINTS: 14
• TOTAL PAGES: 3364
2.1 WHEEL OF FORTUNERead 2 books
On the Way to the Wedding Julia Quinn
• Date: 2020-08-22
• Task Points: 1
• Task Pages: 371
Devoted Dean Koontz
• Date: 2020-08-21
• Task Points: 1
• Task Pages: 380
• TOTAL POINTS: 16
• TOTAL PAGES: 4115
2.3 (Bethany's task) I'VE GOT A FEW EXTRA LETTERSRead 2 books
Look at whatever list you use to choose your next book (Want to Read list, etc....) Find whichever letter letter the alphabet has the most books you want to read.
Read two books that start with that letter.
1. Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano--8/21/20--352 pages
2. Dog Songs by Mary Oliver--8/22/20--127 pages
Points this task: 2
Pages this task: 479
Total points: 5
Total pages: 2226
TESSATask 2.2 - August Holidays
National Lighthouse Day - Author initials in LIGHTHOUSE - S.T.
Scott Turow / Presumed Innocent ✔ - 08Aug20 - 431 pg
National Radio Day - All the letters of RADIO in title
gIRl whO DrAnk
The Girl Who Drank the Moon ✔ - 13Aug20 - 400 pg
THIS TASK
Points earned - 2 points
Pages read - 831 pages
Total points earned to date - 3 points
Total pages read to date - 1295 pages
The Girl Who Drank the Moon
TESSATask 2.3 - Bethany - I've Got a Few Extra Letters
Most titles on TBR that begin with 'D'
A Discovery of Witches ✔ - 01Aug20 - 579 pg
Doña Barbara ✔ - 18Aug20 - 448 pg
THIS TASK
Points earned - 2 points
Pages read - 2322 pages
Total points earned to date - 5 points
Total pages read to date - 2322 pages
5.1 A BOX (120) CRAYOLA CRAYONSRead 5 Books
P - Pucked Up - Hunting, Helena - 375 pp 2020-08-25
I - The Institute - King, Stephen - 561 pp. 2020-08-26
G - G Is For Gumshoe - Grafton, Sue - 320 pp. 2020-08-24
G - Grafton, Sue - H is For Homicide - 320 pp. 2020-08-27
Y - Young, Frank M. & Lasky, David - The Carter Family: Don't Forget This Song - 192 pp. 2020-08-27
• Task Points: 5
• Task Pages: 1768
• TOTAL POINTS: 21
• TOTAL PAGES: 5883
1.1 AT PEMBERLEYRead a book whose Author's LAST initial is in the word DARCY.
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins 08.23.20
Task pages 672
Task points 1
1.3 DOG DAYS OF SUMMERRead a book that reminds you of staying "COOL".
(for example: someone swimming, or a cold drink on the cover, the word winter in the title, or maybe a beach scene, etc.....). Tell us why its COOL to you.
by Tana French 08.23.20The cover with the white background makes me think of a winter day in the woods.
Task pages 429
Task points 1
Total pages 1101
Total points 2
1.4 AUGUST: 8th MONTH OF THE YEARb. Read a book with a 8 in its page count
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh 08.23.20
Task pages 288
Task points 1
Total pages 1389
Total points 3
Amber wrote: "1.1 AT PEMBERLEYRead a book whose Author's LAST initial is in the word DARCY.
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins 08.23.20
Task pages 672
Task points 1"
How did you like this? I have it on kindle but haven't read it yet.
Task 1.3 DOG DAYS OF SUMMERRead a book that reminds you of staying "COOL".
Tell us why its COOL to you.
Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen (A Year-Round Christmas Mystery, #1) – Vicki Delany (3 stars) 8/29/20 [294] - what is cooler than Christmas with snow?Points this task - 1
Pages this task - 294
Total points - 14
Total pages - 3936
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Read 2 books
On the Way to the Wedding Julia Quinn
• Date: 2020-08-22
• ..."
Sorry I can't count this task.
This task required you to your #2 & #3 book
listed on your list. No subs :(
If you can - change your book for 1.7 that would be allowed
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Read 2 books
Look at whatever list you use to choose your next book (Want to Read list, etc....) Find whichever letter letter the alphabet has the..."
Marilyn, You forgot to add your 2 books I corrected to 7 :)
UPDATED:1.7 (Linda C's Task) BIRTHSTONE
Someone to Watch Over Me Lisa Kleypas 362 pp.
• Finished 2020-08-31
• Points Earned: 1 (Same)
• Pages Read: 362 (-10 pp.)
• Rating: ******
2.1 WHEEL OF FORTUNE
Read 2 books
The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever Julia Quinn 373 pp. (+2pp.)
• Date: 2020-08-22
• Task Points: 1
• Task Pages: 373 (+2 pp.)
Devoted Dean Koontz 380 pp.
• Date: 2020-08-21
• Task Points: 1
• Task Pages: 380
• TOTAL POINTS: 21
• TOTAL PAGES: 5875 (corrected for -8pp.)
Diana S wrote: "Susan wrote: "2.1 WHEEL OF FORTUNERead 2 books
On the Way to the Wedding Julia Quinn
• Date:..."
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Task 2.3 (Bethany's task) I'VE GOT A FEW EXTRA LETTERSFind whichever letter of the alphabet has the most books you want to read.
Read two books that start with that letter.
This turns out to be – D
Dead Man Waltzing (A Ballroom Dance Mystery, #2) – Ella Barrick (3 stars) 8/13/20 [287]
Dragon Actually (Dragon Kin, #1) – G. A. Aiken (4 stars) 8/31/20 [336]
Points this task - 2
Pages this task - 623
Total points - 16
Total pages - 4559
Susan wrote: "• 1.7 (Linda C's Task) BIRTHSTONE• The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever - Julia Quinn
• Finished 20..."
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