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FALL CHALLENGE 2020
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Joanna T25.9 - G.Q.’s Task: Black Books Matter
Option 1 - from the Anti-Racist Reading List p. 1
How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Option 2 - from p. 1 of the Afrofuturism list
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin
Task total: 25
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Grand total: 390
BB: 4
GO: 0
G.Q. 30.5 - Mazza1's Task: Find The Right Spell
Book 1: Read a book which has a palindrome of 4 or more letters in the title or subtitle.
Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
Book 2: Read a book with only one occurrence of each letter in the title: NO repeated letters. The title must have at least 4 letters. Ignore subtitles.
Eric by Terry Pratchett
Total Points: 280
Tasks Completed: 18
Books Read: 22
Pages Read: 6,915
Mary P10.10 - Square Dance Day
Read a book that has a 2-, 4-, or 8-word title.
Wedding Dreams by Kallypso Masters
Points this post: 10
Total points: 190
Delicious Dee30.2 - Dlmrose's Task: In Balance
Book A - Plan for the Worst - Jodi Taylor - 4 word title; 10 letters authors name
Book B - Seven Signs of Life: Stories from an Intensive Care Doctor - Aoife Abbey - 4 word title; 10 letters authors name
points this post: 30
Total Points: 915
delicious Dee20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Deedee's Task: Alexander Hamilton
Option C - Eliza Hamilton: The Extraordinary Life and Times of the Wife of Alexander Hamilton - approved in msg 2 of the THT; shelved by 6ppl as American Revolution
points this post: 20
Total Points: 935
PAULA S15.8 - Pop!
Read a book set at least 50% in ONE of these USDA corn belt states: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska.
Set in Cincinnati, Ohio
I read the kindle edition. PB link for reference (no MMPB): The Case of the Purloined Professor
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 65/935
Total Books Read: 5
Tasks Completed: 5/55
READ 60 10.10 Square Dance Day two word titleThe Tenant by Katrine Engberg
points 10
total points 120
Andy P.Task # 20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Deedee's Task: Alexander Hamilton
C. Read a book with a MPG of American Revolution.
Women Heroes of the American Revolution: 20 Stories of Espionage, Sabotage, Defiance, and Rescue by Susan M. Casey
Both Military History > American Revolution and American Revolution > American Revolutionary War listed Main Page Genre
Points this post: 20
Total points: 730
5.5 – It Really HappenedRead a book with the main page genre History or Historical Fiction.
The Glovemaker
MPG Historical Fiction
Points Earned This Post: 5
Total Points Earned: 470
Golden Oldie Tickets: 2
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
Sara G10.8 - Trick or Treat
October 31 marks All Hallows’ Eve, or Halloween. Let's pop some corn, eat some candy, and snuggle up to the otherworldly. Read a book with the MPG Horror, Paranormal, or Supernatural. Genres may be standalone or embedded.
The Poison Thread by Laura Purcell
MPG Horror > 147 users
Points this post: 10
Total points: 755
G.Q.10.5 - Hamilton
Read a book with a series title that begins with a letter in POC. For this task, articles (a, an, the) may be ignored.
Alice by Christina Henry
(Book 1 in the Chronicle of Alice Series)
Total Points: 290
Tasks Completed: 19
Books Read: 23
Pages Read: 7,206
Nikki B30.6 Delicious Dee's Task: Hurry Up and Wait
Book A Option 3: The Last Monument Michael C. Grumley
Book B Option 3: We Ride Upon Sticks
Task Points: 30
Total Challenge Points: 885
PAULA S20.1 - Most Improved - Rockynook's Task: Back to School
Option 3: Read a book that has at least one number in the title.
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives - 57 in titleI listened to the audiobook, PB link for reference (no MMPB): The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 85/935
Total Books Read: 6
Tasks Completed: 6/55
25.9 - G.Q.’s Task: Black Books MatterOption 1: Black Lives Matter Library (page 1)
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Option 2:Afrofuturism (page 1)
Anansi Boys (American Gods #2.0) by Neil Gaiman
Total this Post: 25
Golden Oldies: 3
Bigger is Better: 2
Season Total: 720
5.6 – The AUDELCO awards5.6 – The AUDELCO awardsRead a book by a single author whose initials (all of them) are found in VIVIAN ROBINSON.
The Curated Closet: A Simple System for Discovering Your Personal Style and Building Your Dream Wardrobe by Anuschka Rees
Total points: 5
10.9 - Rock the VoteRead a book that has at least two numbers from 11/3 found in the year the book was first published. Ex: 2013, 2011, 1991, 1983, etc.
Forever Chic: Frenchwomen's Secrets for Timeless Beauty, Style, and Substance by Tish Jett
Published in 2013
Total points: 15
10.10 - Square Dance DayRead a book that has a 2-, 4-, or 8-word title.
After You by Jojo Moyes
Total points: 25
Melinde5.2. – And the record is....
Read a book that has a 1 and/or a 2 in its series number.
Vampiersleerling
Cirque du Freak #2
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 6.0
Points this post: 5
Total points: 370
GO: 4
BB: 4
Sara G10.7 - National Comic Book Day
September 25 is National Comic Book Day. Read a book with the MPG Sequential Art.
Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh
Points this post: 10
Total points: 765
5.8 In London as wellRead 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.
The Tuscan Child by Rhys Bowen
Title initial letters = TTC
T and C in Society
T in Theatre
Task Points: 5
Season Points: 5
5.9 The Europe Theatre PrizeRead a book set at least 50% in Italy, Greece, Poland, or Russia.
Death and Judgment by Donna Leon
Setting: Venice, Italy
Task Points: 5
Season Points: 10
5.10 IntermissionRead a book of your choice that meets the SRC rules.
The Burglar in the Rye by Lawrence Block
Task Points: 5
Season Points: 15
10.4 The WizRead a book found on the African American Books list.
Required: State which page the book can be found on when you post.
Bailey's Cafe by Gloria Naylor
Book found on page 8.
Task Points: 10
Season Points: 25
10.9 Rock the VoteRead a book that has at least two numbers from 11/3 found in the year the book was first published.
Sketchy by Olivia Samms
Published: 2013
1, 3 found in 11/3
Task Points: 10
Season Points: 35
15.7 The Toniest AwardRead a book by an author named Tony or any of the related names found at Behind The Name such as Anthony, Nina, or Tonya. The name must be in the first name position.
Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War by Tony Horwitz
Task Points: 15
Season Points: 50
15.9 How Ya Doin'?Read a book that you added to your To-read list between January 1, 2020 and June 30, 2020. Your To-read list may be your GR shelf, a custom GR shelf, or an off-GR list.
Required: State the date the book was added to your list.
Gunpowder Chowder by Lyndsey Cole
Added to TBR on January 31, 2020.
Task Points: 15
Season Points: 65
20.6 Seasoned Reader - Mx.shining's Task: All About BooksOption 1: Read a book with the MPG Books about Books.
The Haunted Bookshop by Christopher Morley
MPG = Writing>Books About Books 163 users
Task Points: 20
Season Points: 85
30.1 Ava Catherine’s Task: Ancient Greek TheatreOption 3: Read a book by a single author whose first and last name initials can be found in SOPHOCLES.
Deadly Gamble by Connie Shelton
Author initials = CS
AND
Option 4: Read a book in a series with a whole number greater than or equal to 1. The series name and number must be indicated in the GR title listing, in grayscale parentheses following the title.
Rafferty's Rules: A Rafferty P.I. Mystery by W. Glenn Duncan
Task Points: 30
Season Points: 115
25.6 - Sandy's Task: Back to BasicsBook 1: Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey
❁ AE in Wanted; I in Upright; O in Women; U in Upright ❁
📖 176 pages 📖
Book 2: War Journal: My Five Years In Iraq by Richard Engel
❁ nonfiction ❁
❁ 5 consonants -- WRJNL ❁
📖 400 pages 📖
📖📖📖 176 pages + 400 pages = 576 pages 📖📖📖
Total points: 590 + 25 = 615
Jen C30.4 - Tessavanessa's Task: Birds Of A Feather
Option 2: (100-150 pages) "I Give You My Body . . .": How I Write Sex Scenes by Diana Gabaldon
Option 5: (MPG History):The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir by Bill Bryson
Points this post: 30
Total points: 515
MelindeUNCLAIM post 2253
10.5 - Hamilton
Read a book with a series title that begins with a letter in POC.
De Grote Freakshow
Series: Cirque du Freak
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 7.0
Points this post: -10
Total points: 360
GO: 4
BB: 4
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Melinde10.5 - Hamilton
Read a book with a series title that begins with a letter in POC.
Tunnels van Bloed
Series: Cirque du Freak
IL: UY - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 6.0
Points this post: 10
Total points: 370
GO: 4
BB: 4
Bookwrm526Task #50.1 - Scattergories
The three letters I generated were G, M and A. I chose to use the letter M.
Category 1: A first name. The name must refer to a character/subject in the book. I read Mimi Lee Gets a Clue by Jennifer J. Chow (name Mimi) (336p).
Category 2: A place (town, city, state, country, planet, etc.). The place must be proper name and be a place referenced in the book's main page description, series, metadata or 1st page reviews. I read Mumbai Noir edited by Altaf Tyrewala (place Mumbai) (300p).
Category 3: An animal. I read The Magpie Lord by K.J. Charles (animal Magpie) (202p).
336+300+202= 838 pages
Total points so far: 650
20.8 Flip 1: heads - female author
Flip 2: tails - non-American author
The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré
author is new to me from Nigeria and the UK
Total points: 315
Tasks completed: 22
Books read: 26
GO: 3
BB: 1(500) (750) (1000)
Queen Bee Darlene5.7 Not just in NYC!
set 50% in Massachusetts
The Friends of Eddie Coyle
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 715
Melinde10.10 - Square Dance Day
Read a book that has a 2-, 4-, or 8-word title.
De vampiersberg
IL: UY - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 5.0
Points this post: 10
Total points: 380
GO: 4
BB: 4
5.7 – Not just in NYC!A book set in California: Redwood Bend by Robyn Carr
Points this post: 5
Total points: 615
Amy FL10.9 - Rock the Vote
Rise Again: Below Zero - First published in December 2013
Points this post: 10
Total points: 355
Amy FL15.1 - Tinker to Evers to Chance
Book 1: Near Dark
Book 2: Dark Age
Points this post: 15
Total points: 370
Amy FL15.2 - Obie Awards
Book 1: Off Planet
Book 2: Plea of Insanity by Jilliane Hoffman (hOFFman)
Points this post: 15
Total points: 385
Amy FL15.3 - Abracadabra!
Option 2: Conjure Women by Afia Atakora (approved in task description)
Points this post: 15
Total points: 400
Laurah3020.4 - Golden Oldies - Ed's Task: A Funny Thing
Option 1-Read a book with a Main Page Genre of Humor, Comedy, Plays or Drama. The genre may be standalone or embedded.
Scrappy Little Nobody
Points this post: 20
Total points: 140
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 8
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
Laurah3020.5 - Bigger is Better Peg W's Task: Bigger is Better – Or is it?
Opt 3: Read a book by a single author whose initials can be found in ONE MORE HIKE.
Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer
Points this post: 20
Total points: 160
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 10
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
Sara G15.4 - And I Did It My Way
Book 1: Read a memoir or autobiography- a nonfiction account of the author's own life.
Me by Elton John
Book 2: Read a book with a six-word title. Ignore subtitles.
The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite
Points this post: 15
Total points: 780
20.3 – Best Review - Book Concierge – Banned Books Weekpage 2
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
1x Golden Oldies tix (pub. 1601)
Total this Post: 20
Golden Oldies: 4
Bigger is Better: 2
Season Total: 740
Julia10325.4 - Nick KY’s Task: Man Bookering
Book 1: Love & Other Crimes (The word Love matches Love and Other Thought Experiments on list)
Book 2: Skyward by Brandon Sanderson (author name Brandon matches Brandon Taylor)
I read Kindle edition. There is no MMPB. Top paperback has 510 pages so claiming one BB ticket.
This post: 25 points, 1 BB
Total points: 525
BB: 6
GO: 3
Tasks completed: 29
Books read: 39
5.3 – Twice a Hat Trick!A book first published in 2018: Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen, published March 20th 2018
Points this post: 5
Total points: 620
MEGSCL30.2 - Dlmrose's Task: In Balance
1 word title, 11 letter names
Honeybee by Craig Silvey
Apeirogon by Colum McCann
TOTAL to date
420 points
7 big books
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