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FALL CHALLENGE 2020
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Bookwrm526Task #5.7 - Not just in NYC!
Read a book set at least 50% in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC. I read Null Set by S.L. Huang, which is set in California, in LA. This is unclear from the Goodreads description, but here is a link to the Publiser's Weekly blurb about it:
https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-...
Total points so far: 490
Sophie5.5 MPG historical fiction
The Unicorn Hunt by Dorothy Dunnett
p count 656 for 1 BB
Total: 155
BB: 2
trishhartuk5.3 Twice a Hat Trick!
Read a book first published in...2018.
Exit Strategy, Martha Wells
First published 2 October 2018
Points this task: 5
Books read: 1
Golden oldie/Big book: No
Total points: 240
Tasks completed: 19
Golden oldies: 3
Big book tickets: 500+ x 1 = 1
(Realised I'd got my total wrong in #2024 - forgot to add the 10pt for that task, so it should have been 235. Sorry.)
EMurphy30.4 Tessavanessa's Task: Birds of a Feather
Option 2: 100-150 pages Animal Farm by George Orwell (140 pages)
*Golden Oldies Ticket: Published in 1946
Option 5: Non-fiction with History genre Accidental Presidents: Eight Men Who Changed America by Jared Cohen
*Big Book Ticket: 528 pages
This Task:
Points: 30
Books Read: 2
GO Ticket: 1
BB Ticket: 1
Total:
Points: 190
Books Read: 14
GO Ticket: 2
BB Ticket +500: 3
Tasks Completed: 9
Jasmiina F20.1 - Most Improved - Rockynook's Task: Back to School:
Option 1: Start a new series by a new-to-you author:
Dark Lover by J.R. Ward.
The author is new to me.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 85
Golden Oldies this post:
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Jasmiina F15.9 - How Ya Doin'?:
Read a book that you added to your To-read list between January 1, 2020 and June 30, 2020:
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – Slytherin Edition by J.K. Rowling.
Added to my to-read list in April 12, 2020.
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 32.0
*Big Book Ticket with 640 pages.*
Points this post: 15
Total points: 100
Golden Oldies this post:
Total Golden Oldies:
Big Book Tickets this post: 1 (500+)
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
BBooks - 500+: 1
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
Joanna T10.9 - Rock the Vote
Two Girls, Fat and Thin by Mary Gaitskill
Published in 1991.
Task total: 10
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Grand total: 330
BB: 4
GO: 0
Amarie5.7 - 50% set in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC.
Book: Once Upon a Prince by Rachel Hauck
Location: St. Simon's Island, GA
"The last thing Prince Nathaniel expects to find on his American holiday to St. Simon's Island is the queen of his heart." (St. Simons is an island off the Georgia coast. It’s known for its salt marshes and sandy stretches like East Beach.-Wikipedia)
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 225
Amarie10.1 - Read a book with all the letters of THEATRE found in the title.
Book: These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
THEsE Broken STARs
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 235
Amarie10.9 - Read a book that has at least two numbers from 11/3 found in the year the book was first published.
Book: Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich
Published November 19th 2013
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 245
Andy P.Task # 20.1 - Most Improved - Rockynook's Task: Back to School
Option 2. Read a book by a single author whose first and last initials are found in the word FLEXIBILITY.
Funeral for a Friend by Brian Freeman
FLEXIBILITY
Points this post: 20
Total points: 630
BUCKET10.4 The Wiz
Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler
(Page 3 of the list – shelved 64 times as African-American.)
Points this post: 10
Points total: 305
Brooke TX20.3 – Best Review - Book Concierge – Banned Books Week
Read a book from this list: Best Banned Censored and Challenged Books. Found on page 2:
Points
This Post: 20
Total Points: 185
Completed Tasks: 17
Books Read: 52
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Mx.shining's Task: All About BooksOption 1: Writers & Lovers by Lily King
❁ MPG Books about Books ~ MPG verification❁
Total points: 460 + 20 = 480
Brooke TX20.6 – Seasoned Reader - Mx.shining's Task: All About Books
Option 1: Read a book with the MPG Books about Books.
Points
This Post: 20
Total Points: 205
Completed Tasks: 18
Books Read: 53
MARGIEVANTask 5.5 - It Really Happened: Read a book with the main page genre History or Historical Fiction.
Night
Points this post: 5
Points total: 240
25.4 - Nick KY’s Task: Man BookeringBook 1. Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle which matches a word in the title of one of the books on the longlist.
How to Save a Life (Dreamcatcher #1) by Emma Scott
word in title, life, matched word in title of "Real Life by Brandon Taylor
263 pages
Book 2. Read a book with an author’s name (first, middle, or last) which matches a name of one of the authors on the longlist.
The Vampire Lestat (The Vampire Chronicles #2) by Anne Rice
author's first name, Anne, matched Anne Tyler
481 pages
Total pages read: 744
Total this Post: 25
Golden Oldies: 3
Bigger is Better: 2
Season Total: 660
Queen Bee Darlene10.3 Wicked
title 3 or more words, initial ltr found in APOLLO VICTORIA and GERSHWIN
The Power of Significance: How Purpose Changes Your Life
aPOllo vicToria gerShwin
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 640
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I read Out of Africa - I listened to the audiobook, linked to the top MMPB. Title initials, OOA, found in ApOllO.
total points: 780
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I read Peyton Place - I read the kindle edition, linked to the top MMPB. 441 pages, exceeding required minimum of 250.
This book is found on page 2 of the provided list, currently #116.
Total points: 800
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For my first book, I used option 4 and read Plan For The Worst. I listened to the audiobook, linked to the pb edition (no MMPB). This is #11 in the Chronicles of St. Mary's series.
For my second book, I used option 5B and read a kindle ARC of The Kitchen Front (linked to the hardcover edition, no MMPB or PB edition). 2nd listed main page genre is War>World War II.
total points: 830
Barbara ★5.8 - In London as well
Read a book with a title of at least 3 words, where the initial letter of each word of the title is found in SOCIETY OF LONDON THEATRE.
Hollen the Soulless - Denali Day 10/29
(HTS in Society of london THeatre)
Points this task: 5
Total points: 300
Big Book Tickets: 500 (1) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
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25.3 - Andy P’s Task : Finding a Topic for a Task
1) The Travelling Cat Chronicles (SCRATCH) 277 pages
2) The Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Pötzsch
OP: COPYCAT
435 pages
277+435=712/500 pages required
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 370
Books Read: 29
Tasks Done: 22
25.6 - Sandy's Task: Back to BasicsBook 1, a book that has all the vowels in its title: The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner
paperback edition The Jane Austen Society 320 pages
Book 2, a nonfiction book that has at least 5 different consonants in the title: Finding Freedom: Harry, Meghan, and the Making of a Modern Royal Family by Omid Scobie
paperback edition Finding Freedom 368 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 590
Task 20.3 - Banned Books Week250+ pages
read a book from the list
The Color Purple
#32, p1 of list
304 pages >250
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885 points
18 BB tix
4 GO tix
Delicious Dee10.6 - Hobbit Day
Murder at the Vicarage - 144869 ratings; 4.06avg; golden oldies ticket - first published 1930
points this post: 10
Total Points: 840
25.5 - Whitnie I's Task: First and LastOne book option:
One Second After by William R. Forstchen
❁ After #1 ❁
❁ MPG Apocalyptic ❁
📖 511 pages 📖
Total points: 480 + 25 = 505
LAUREN JODI5.10 - Intermission
Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 400/935
Total Books Read: 35
Tasks Completed: 31/55
Delicious Dee10.5 – Hamilton
Best Served Cold - #1 in Perfect Dish Duo
points this post: 10
Total Points: 850
Mary P20.3 – Best Review - Book Concierge – Banned Books Week
Read a book from this list: Best Banned Censored and Challenged Books
The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson
Located on page 1, #65 on the list. 302 pages
Points this task: 20
Total points: 160
Andy P.20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Brooklyn's Task: A Different Kind of Celebration
Option 1. Read a book written by an author whose first and last name initials can be found in CHAMPAGNE
Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald
CHAMPAGNE
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 650
15.9 TBR Jan1-June30 Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do by Eve Rodsky
added to TBR Feb 24, 2020 (on GR)
Total points: 275
Tasks completed: 19
Books read: 22
GO: 3
BB: 1(500) (750) (1000)
Joanne MITask 10.8 Trick or Treat MPG Horror, Paranormal, or Supernatural
Come Tumbling Down-MPG Horror
Points this task 10
Total Points 220
Total BB's 3
Total GO's 1
Joanne MITask 5.7 Not just in NYC!
The Jerusalem Assassin takes place more than 50% in Washington D.C.
Points this task 5
Total Points 225
Total BB's 3
Total GO's 1
Barbara ★20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Mx.shining's Task: All About Books
Option 1: Read a book with the MPG Books about Books.
The Masked City - Genevieve Cogman 10/30
Points this task: 20
Total points: 320
Big Book Tickets: 500 (1) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
SandyL5.2. – And the record is....
Read a book that has a 1 and/or a 2 in its series number.
Irresistible by Melanie Harlow
Series: Cloverleigh Farms #1
Confirmed as not for kids - Msg 246
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Points This Task: 5
Total Points: 265
Big Books Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies Tickets: 0
Tasks Completed: 14
Books Read: 18
SandyL5.4 – I'll Have a Double
Read a book by a single author whose first, middle, or last name matches the name of any of these performers.
The Magnolia Chronicles by Kate Canterbary
Kate Burton - Kate Canterbary
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Points This Task: 5
Total Points: 270
Big Books Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies Tickets: 0
Tasks Completed: 15
Books Read: 19
SandyL5.7 – Not just in NYC!
Read a book set at least 50% in Massachusetts
Fight or Flight by Samantha Young
Set 95% in Boston, Massachusetts
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Points This Task: 5
Total Points: 275
Big Books Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies Tickets: 0
Tasks Completed: 16
Books Read: 20
SandyL5.9. The Europe Theatre Prize
Read a book set at least 50% in Italy
That Month in Tuscany by Inglath Cooper
Set over 50% in Italy
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Points This Task: 5
Total Points: 280
Big Books Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies Tickets: 0
Tasks Completed: 17
Books Read: 21
SandyL10.5 - Hamilton
Read a book with a series title that begins with a letter in POC.
Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare
Series: Castles Ever After #2
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Points This Task: 10
Total Points: 290
Big Books Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies Tickets: 0
Tasks Completed: 18
Books Read: 22
SandyL10.6 - Hobbit Day
Read a book (100,000+ ratings) that has an average rating of 4.00 stars or higher
Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich
147k+ ratings, 4.11 average stars
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Points This Task: 10
Total Points: 300
Big Books Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies Tickets: 0
Tasks Completed: 19
Books Read: 23
SandyL15.6 - Add To Cart
Read a book with a day of the week found in the title
Friday I'm in Love by Mari Carr
Friday in title
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Points This Task: 15
Total Points: 315
Big Books Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies Tickets: 0
Tasks Completed: 20
Books Read: 24
SandyL15.9 - How Ya Doin'?
Read a book that you added to your To-read list between January 1, 2020 and June 30, 2020.
All Grown Up by Vi Keeland
Added to TBR 6/25/2020
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Points This Task: 15
Total Points: 330
Big Books Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies Tickets: 0
Tasks Completed: 21
Books Read: 25
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Last Chance Motel
points this post: 15
Total Points: 830