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FALL CHALLENGE 2020
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Nick KY20.6 – Seasoned Reader - Mx.shining's Task: All About Books
Opt. 3. MPG’s of “Nonfiction” and “Writing” -- I read Inventing the Enemy by Umberto Eco. I have read the following fiction books by Eco:
The Name of the Rose
Foucault's Pendulum
The Island of the Day Before
The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana
Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 135
Rockynook20.8 - Flip, Flip, Hooray for New Authors
My Flip Results: Head, Tails
Read a book by a female author, non-American that is new to me
One Day in December by Josie Silver
Female author, from England, who is new to me.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 50
30.3 - MY TV IS MY NEW BEST FRIENDOPTION 2 - Defending Dani - 214 Pages
MPG of Sports - 21 users
OPTION 4 - The Engineer's Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood - 352 Pages
NEWS in authors name
214 + 352 = 566 Pages
TOTAL POINTS - 80
Oma122920.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Lorna's Task: Flip, Flip, Hooray for New Authors
Flip #1
Heads: Read a book written by a female author
Flip #2
Heads: Read a book by an American author (by birth or current residence)
Written in Red by Anne Bishop
The author Anne Bishop is a new author to me.
Total Points-115/935
Total Tasks=7/55
Golden Oldie Books=()
# 0f Big Books=500-749(); 750-1000(); 1000+()
20.1 - Most Improved - Rockynook's Task: Back to SchoolOption 1: Book #1 in a series by a new to you author: The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Hercule Poirot #1) by Agatha Christie (an author who is new to me!)
Claiming a Golden Oldies ticket (originally published in 1920)
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 60
Total Books Read: 4
Big Books Read: 0
Golden Oldies Read:
Tasks Completed: 2
Shawn H.20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Lorna's Task: Flip, Flip, Hooray for New Authors
Flip 1 - Tails: Book written by a male author
Flip 2 - Tails: Book written by a non-American author - born in Brazil
Epitaph of a Small Winner by Machado de Assis
Machado de Assis is a new author to me and born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
***Claiming 1 Golden Oldie - book first published in 1881***
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 20
Big Ticket Books: 0
Golden Oldies: 1
Kelly L25.7 - Sally M's Task: Happily Ever After
Option 1: In honor of two of my favorite tropes, read a book where all the author’s initials can be found in FAKE DATING or THERE’S ONLY ONE BED.
The Switch by Beth O'Leary = B O = there's Only one Bed
Option 2: In honor of diversity in publishing, read a book by an author included in the list 2020 Adult Romance by Authors of Color.
REQUIRED: State the page where the author appears.
Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory, featured on page 1 of the list #24
Points this post: 25
Total: 45
Andy P.Task # 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
The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country byHelen Russell
TY in Society
OLD in London
Points this post: 5
Total points: 40
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10.2 - Avenue Q
AVE intact in title: Braver Than You Think: Around the World on the Trip of My (Mother’s) Lifetime by Maggie Downs
total = 20
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10.8 - Trick or Treat
Horror genre: The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James
I read the kindle edition The Sun Down Motel
total = 40
Julia10310.2 - Avenue Q
Queen of Swords (Q in title)
This book is 576 pages - claiming one BB ticket
This post: 10 points, 1 BB
Total points: 65
BB: 1
GO: 1
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 5
Amy B20.5 - Bigger is Better Peg W's Task
This is a one book task. Choose one option from below and read one book for that option.
Option 3: Read a book by a single author whose initials can be found in ONE MORE HIKE. All initials count. Letters can only be used as often as they appear in the phrase.
The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
This Task: 20 Points
To Date: 60 Points
ASHBETHINDIA10.2 Avenue Q Avenue Q, a musical comedy, won the Best Musical, Book, and Original Score at the 2004 Tony Awards. Read a book with the letter Q or the letters AVE intact in the title/subtitle or author's name.
The Sugar Queen
Points this post: 10
Total points: 110
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Lorna's Task: Flip, Flip, Hooray for New AuthorsShowbiz by Ruby Preston
Flip Results: Heads & Heads
Author is new to me; female & born in USA
Total this Post: 20
Season Total: 125
25.8 - Amy FL's task: My Favorite MusicalsOption 1: Read a book by a single author whose initials can be found in BILLY JOEL
Music City by Leona Bryant
author's initials, LB, found in BiLly
Option 2: Since both of these artists grew up in New York, read a book with a word in the title that appears in the lyrics of Billy Joel’s New York State of Mind.
Children of Time (Children of Time #1) by Adrian Tchaikovsky
word: TIME
Total this Post: 25
Season Total: 150
Jayme(the ghostreader)10.8 trick or treat
All Together Deadby Charlaine Harris
MPG paranormal 2339 users as of 09/12/20
Total: 10
Grand Total: 10
20.7 - A DIFFERENT KIND OF CELEBRATIONOPTION 4 - The Gilded Hour
Three word title, first letter of each word in the phrase What happens in Vegas.
TOTAL POINTS - 100
Task 10.3 - WickedRead a book with a title of 3 or more words in which the initial letter of each word can be found in APOLLO VICTORIA and/or GERSHWIN.
APollo vicToria
The Aspern Papers (1888) by Henry James (Paperback, 180 pages)
** The Aspern Papers is a Golden Oldie, published in 1888**
05 + 10 = 15
Tasks Completed: 02
Points for this post: 10
Points thus far: 05 + 10 = 15
Books read: 02
Pages read: 356
Read but not claimed: 02
Goodreads Authors: 00
Golden Oldies: 01
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
10.10 - Square Dance DayAurora Rising (The Aurora Cycle #1) by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
Total this Post: 10
Season Total: 160
Helen B15.9 - How Ya Doin
Radio Girls by Sarah-Jane Stratford
Added to Goodreads TBR 1/23/2020
Total points: 80
GO 1
15.8 - Pop!Read a book set at least 50% in ONE of these USDA corn belt states: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska.
The Ghost Tree
Set 100% in Illinois
Reference - This review states "Set in idyllic small-town Illinois"
Points Earned This Post: 15
Total Points Earned: 30
Golden Oldie Tickets: 0
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
Bookwrm526Task #15.5 - Get the Word Out
Read a book written by a Goodreads Author. I read The Missing American by Kwei Quartey.
Total points so far: 70
20.10 - Group ReadsRead ONE of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season.
The Andromeda Strain
Message #4 in Discussion.
Points Earned This Post: 20
Total Points Earned: 50
Golden Oldie Tickets: 0
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
trishhartuk15.10 Be Our Guest
Read a book where a inn/B&B is the location or center of the action of the book.
Sweep in Peace, Ilona Andrews
Read the kindle edition. PB: here
Points this task: 15
Books read: 1
Golden oldie: No
Big book: 500+ = 1 ticket
Total points: 80
Tasks completed: 5
Golden oldies: 0
Big book tickets: 500+ x 1 = 1
Jen K15.4 - And I Did It My Way
Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe
Memoir and 6 word title
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 15
5.1 – Can't Go Wrong with the BardRead a book with the Main Page Genre retellings.
A Midsummer Night's Scream
MPG Retelling
Points Earned This Post: 5
Total Points Earned: 55
Golden Oldie Tickets: 0
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
Chris MD 10.4 The Whiz
From African American Books
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
Total points: 30
Chris MD 10.7 National Comic Book Day
MPG of Sequential Art
The Case of the Missing Men by Kris Bertin and Alexander Forbes
Total points: 40
delicious dee20.6 – Seasoned Reader - Mx.shining's Task: All About Books
option a - The Little Bookshop of Love Stories - shelved as books about books by 3ppl and approved in the THT
points this post: 20
Total Points: 125
Krista KY20.1 - Most Improved - Rockynook's Task: Back to School
Option 2 For this option, read a book by a single author whose first and last initials are found in the word FLEXIBILITY.
The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
Points this post: 20
Total points: 40
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
LAUREN JODI10.10 - Square Dance Day
Daring and the Duke by Sarah MacLean
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 100/935
Total Books Read: 8
Tasks Completed: 8/55
ASHBETHINDIA10.8 Trick or Treat Read a book with the MPG Horror, Paranormal, or Supernatural. Genres may be standalone or embedded.
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires MPG: Horror
Points this post: 10
Total points: 120
ASHBETHINDIA25.7 Happily Ever After
Option 3: In honor of my absolute favorite bookstore, The Ripped Bodice, read one of their bestselling or award-winning books.
Hate to Want You 2017 List
Option 4: In honor of happy endings, read a book with the MPG Romance that ALSO has one of the following words in the title, subtitle, or series name: Happily, Happy, Wedding, Kiss, Love.
A Common Life: The Wedding Story
Points this post: 25
Total points: 145
Readerboard Name: Kathy P5.8 – In London as well
Our Lady of Charity: How a Cuban Devotion to Mary Helped Me Grow in Faith and Love
Totals
Points: 5
BB: 0
GO: 0
Total Tasks completed: 1
Total Books read: 1
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ5.5 - It Really Happened
The Mall by Megan McCafferty
This book has a MPG of Historical Fiction (shelved by 34 people) and was approved in the task help thread (Message #19).
Link to HB edition: The Mall
This post: 5 points
Total points to date: 20 points
Tasks completed: 3
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season **
G.Q. 10.8 - Trick or Treat
Read a book with the MPG Horror, Paranormal, or Supernatural.
The Walking Dead, Vol. 9: Here We Remain by Robert Kirkman
Total Points: 25
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
Pages Read: 823
Brooke TX5.4 – 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: Amanda Plummer, Dana Ivey, Kate Burton, Jan Maxwell, Mark Rylance, and Jeremy Pope.
Points
This Post: 5
Total Points: 5
Completed Tasks: 1
Books Read: 2
Task 5.5 – It Really HappenedRead a book with the main page genre History or Historical Fiction.
Main page genre HISTORY
The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It (2020) by Robert B. Reich (Hardcover, 224 pages) [322.309]
15 + 05 = 20
Tasks Completed: 03
Points for this post: 05
Points thus far: 15 + 05 = 20
Books read: 03
Pages read: 580
Read but not claimed: 01
Goodreads Authors: 00
Golden Oldies: 01
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Julia10325.2 - Cat's Task: Shakespearean Reading
Book 1: Into the Fire (ITF is in the phrase: I in choice, T in take, F in of)
Book 2: Cold Welcome by Elizabeth Moon (E in Shakespeare, M in William)
This post: 25 points
Total points: 90
BB: 1
GO: 1
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 7
Jen B10.8 - Trick or Treat
Read a book with the MPG Horror, Paranormal, or Supernatural. Genres may be standalone or embedded.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
MPG Horror and Paranormal
TOTAL POINTS: 45
Queen Bee Darlene5.4 I'll Have a Double
author 1st, middle, or last name matches Amanda
Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space by Amanda Leduc
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 45
Queen Bee Darlene25.2 Cat's TAsk: Shakespearean Reading
1) 3 word title where initial ltrs of each word found in "Come, and take choice of all my library, And so beguile thy sorrow."
The Last One
"cOme Take choice of aLl...."
2) single author whose 1st & last initials found in WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
wiLliaM shakespeare
960 pages - claiming 2 Big Book Tickets
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 70
Queen Bee Darlene25.7 Sally M's Task: Happily Ever After
1) authors initials in THERE'S ONLY ONE BED
Joy for Beginners by Erica Bauermeister
thEre's only one Bed
4) Romance genre that also has Love in title/sub/series
Love in the Afternoon
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 95
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15.10 - Be Our Guest
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Book is set in a Hotel in Moscow.
Total points: 65
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