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WINTER CHALLENGE 2020
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Bookwrm526Task #20.3 - Netflix Binges
Option D: Read a book written by a woman of color who can be found on this list: Popsugar 2020 - A Book by a Woman of Color. I read Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body by Roxane Gay, on page 1 of the list (at position 27 at time of posting).
Total points so far: 185
Barbara ★30.5 -Sandy's task: Making the Best of It
Option 1: Read a book in which the main character is a doctor, nurse, or other hospital worker and a significant portion of the plot/subject takes place in a healthcare setting.
Smoldering Hunger - Donna Grant (352 pages) 12/7
(heroine, Sophie Martin is a doctor)
Option 2: Read a book by a single author whose initials are found in ESSENTIAL WORKER.
Illumination - Susannah Sandlin (364 pages) 12/24
(SS in eSSential worker)
TOTAL PAGES: Book 1 (352 pages) + Book 2 (364 pages) = 716 < 600 pages
Points this task: 30
Total points: 230
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Barbara ★25.3 - Queen Bee Darlene's task: The Unfortunate Effect of Planning
Option 2: B. has 11 letters in the author’s name or title.
Sleeping With Anemone - Kate Collins 12/21
(11 letters in Kate Collins)
Option 3: Read a book where at least 2 different vowels appear at least 3 times each in the title and/or subtitle.
Christmas with a Vampire - Bonnie Vanak 12/4
(3 a's and 3 I's)
Points this task: 25
Total points: 255
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Barbara ★20.6 - Seasoned Reader - EShay's task: EShay's podcast connection
Option 3: Read a book where the author’s first and last initials can be found in MURDERBOT.
Chasing Rabbits - Erin R Bedford 12/19
(E & B in murdErBot)
Points this task: 20
Total points: 275
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Barbara ★20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Melinde's task: Food, glorious food!
Option 3: Read a book with a title of 3 words or more, where the initial letters of each word can be found in the words SHRIMP COCKTAIL.
Circle of Time - Lynn Hanna 12/20
(C O T in COckTail)
Points this task: 20
Total points: 295
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Barbara ★20.4 - Golden Oldies - Sarah E's task: Silent Night
Option 1: Read a book by a single author whose first and last initials can be found in SILENT NIGHT.
Highlander's Bride - Lexy Timms 12/19
(L & T in siLenT)
Points this task: 20
Total points: 315
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Coralie15.1 Groovy, Man
I chose Friday for my day.
Book 1 – book written by an author who shares a name with Daniel Ben Zebulon
False Value by Ben Aaronovitch - Ben
Book 2 – Book with a word in the title that matches a word in the song Snow White Baby
Moon of the Crusted Snow -snow
Total to date 90 points
Andy P.Task # 10.2. A Decade of Turbulence
Read a book set at least 50% in one of these countries, each of which had at least one successful coup during the 60s: Turkey
Arabesk by Barbara Nadel
Set entirely in Turkey
Points this post: 10
Total points: 205
Readerboard Name: Kathy P20.3 – Best Review - Katy's task: Netflix Binges
Option B - Page 1 of list
Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast
Totals
Points: 45
BB: 0
GO: 0
Total Tasks completed: 3
Total Books read: 3
Sue T10.10 - I Want Them All!
book with word from list in title/subtitle: vanilla, chocolate, butter pecan, strawberry, neapolitan, chocolate chip, french vanilla, cookies and cream, vanilla fudge ripple, praline pecan
Death by Chocolate by Sally Berneathy
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 10/990
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldies:
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
Mary P20.6 – Seasoned Reader - EShay's task: EShay's podcast connection
Option 1:If you are not a podcast listener, you may read a book from one of the following lists:
What should i red next podcast list. Page 1
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance
Points this post: 20
Total points: 145
Kim O20.6 – Seasoned Reader - EShay's task: EShay's podcast connection
Option 4: Short and sweet - Read a book with the main page genre Novella and/or that has a page length of 150-200, inclusive.
A Christmas Carol (166 pages) Golden Oldie -- first published in 1843
Points this task: 20
Golden Oldie tickets: 1
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Totals:
Points: 70
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Golden Oldies: 2
Tasks completed: 4
Task 10.1. Shaken, not Stirred.Book: In an Instant by Suzanne Redfearn, finished 12/25
Points this task: 10
Total points: 245
5.3 Theme from a Summer PlaceRead a book from the list "I only watched the movie."
Page 1, #1. Forrest Gump by Winston Groom
Total points: 5
20.1 Most Improved - Sandy L's Task - Escape by RomanceOption 4: A romance with sub-genre of Paranormal or Science Fiction.
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Points this post: 20
Total points: 25
20.3 – Best Review - Katy's task: Netflix BingesRead a book whose title contains the name of a chess piece - king, queen, knight, bishop, rook, or pawn.
King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo
Points this post: 20
Total points: 45
25.2 - Nick KY's task: Regina and the MountainsOption B. Read a book with an author whose first and last initials are in JAMES BALDWIN. - A & J
The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
Option B. Read a book with a two-word title (subtitles are excluded). The first letters of each word should be in the name of ONE of the following famous mountains - DENALI: E & L
Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader by Anne Fadiman
Points this post: 25
Total points: 70 points
10.1 Shaken not stirredRead a book with a single author whose initials can be found in SEAN CONNERY.
The Girl in the Mirror by Rose Carlyle
Paperback version: 368pp
Points this post: 10
Total points: 80
15.1 - Groovy, Man Day picked: Day 2
Book 1: Good Girl, Bad Girl by Michael Robotham (Author's first name - Michael - matches "Michael Shrieve" Drums player in Santana).
Book 2: Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo (Title matches track "The House at Pooneil Corners” performed by Jefferson Airplane).
** I listened to the audio book of Ninth House with my husband after reading the paperback in November - I enjoyed it that much :-)
Points this post: 15
Total points: 95
LaureY20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Melinde's task: Food, glorious food!
Read a book with a title of 3 words or more, where the initial letters of each word can be found in the words SHRIMP COCKTAIL.
Kiss Me, Annabel by Eloisa James
Points this post: 20
Total points: 100
Total Books: 7
Total Tasks: 5
Delicious Dee10.2. A Decade of Turbulence
Perfect Hatred - 90% set in Brazil
points this post: 10
Updated Total points: 260
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5.6 - Sugar, Sugar
Archie Andrews: Down from the Mountain: The Life and Death of a Grizzly Bear by Bryce Andrews
total = 55
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5.8 - West Side Story
One from "One Hand, One Heart": One Native Life by Richard Wagamese
total = 60
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10.1. Shaken, not Stirred.
initials AE in Sean: The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
I read the kindle
total = 70
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10.2. A Decade of Turbulence
set more than 70% in Zanzibar: The Snowman of Zanzibar by Gordon Wallis
I read the kindle
total = 80
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10.9. Laugh, We Made it to 2021!
humor genre: Jeeves and the King of Clubs by Ben Schott
total = 90
Rockynook25.8 - 2020 Wrapped
Option 1: read a book that has won an award. Same option used for both books.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 14.0
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling IL: MG+
*Claiming one BB ticket (652 pages)
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 135
Total BB tickets: 4
Delicious Dee30.7 - TessaVanessa's task: Cars, Cars, Cars
option 2 - Playing to Win - Stacey Lynn - SL found in VOLKSWAGEN
option 4 - Protected By The Soldier Tiger - tiger for tiger beetle
points this post: 30
Updated Total points: 290
Julia10325.8 - Brooke TX's task: 2020 Wrapped
Option 1: Tooth and Claw (World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, 2004)
Option 2: Risa: In Camelot's Shadow by Sarah Zettel (author last name starts with Z)
This post: 25
Total points: 290
BB: 4
GO: 0
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 22
Julia10315.5 - Let There Be Light(s)
Murders for Sale (LASE in Sale, R in Murders)
This post: 15
Total points: 305
BB: 4
GO: 0
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 23
20.4 - Golden Oldies - Sarah E's task: Silent NightOption 2: From Paris With Love This Christmas by Jules Wake (word - 'from')
Total: 65
CYNBAXTERTask #25.02 – Nick KY's task: Regina and the Mountains
Book 1, Option A Task: Read a book with an author whose first and last initials are in REGINA KING.
Book 1: Peach by Emma Glass - the author's initials E.G. can be found within the name of REGINA KING
Book 2, Option B Task: Read a book with a two-word title. (subtitles are excluded.) The first letters of each word should be in the name of ONE of the following famous mountains.
Book 2: The Cook by Maylis de Kerangal - the book's title initials are: T.C., which can be found in the name of the mountain: TRES CRUCES
Points this post: 25 points
Total points to date: 95 points
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 0
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 0
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 3
Delicious Dee20.6 – Seasoned Reader - EShay's task: EShay's podcast connection
option 4 - Exit Strategy - I read the kindle version, but the hardcover is 172pgs
points this post: 20
Updated Total points: 310
CYNBAXTERTask #05.07 – The House of the Rising Sun
Task: Read a book with a main page genre Animals
Book: Night of the Animals by Bill Broun
**This is a Big Book (560 pages). Claiming 1 BB ticket (500-749)
Points this post: 5 points
Total points to date: 100 points
BB tickets this post: 1
Total BB tickets to date: 1
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 0
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 3
CYNBAXTERTask #10.07 – Earworms!
Task: Read a book with a title of at least 3 words, where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious".
Book: Lost in the River of Grass by Ginny Rorby
Points this post: 10 points
Total points to date: 110 points
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 1
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 0
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 3
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15.6 - Heart to Heart
The Bread and the Knife: A Life in 26 Bites by Dawn Drzaltotal = 105
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15.9 - A Trekkie is Born
Science Fiction genre: Saga, Vol. 2 by Brian K. Vaughan
total - 135
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15.10 - The Digital Divide
initials AP in ARPANET: February's Son by Alan Parks
total = 150
Barbara ★20.4 - Golden Oldies - Sarah E's task: Silent Night
Option 1: Read a book by a single author whose first and last initials can be found in SILENT NIGHT.
Proof of Murder - Lauren Elliott 12/25
(L & E in siLEnt)
Points this task: 20
Total points: 215
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Barbara ★30.3 -Cat's task: Eight Tiny Reindeer!
Pairs: Dasher & Dancer
Dasher - Quicksilver - Rebecca J. Anderson 12/12
(R & A in dAsheR)
Dancer - Under Currents - Nora Roberts 12/26
(N & R in daNceR)
Points this task: 30
Total points: 245
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Barbara ★20.5 - Bigger is Better - Julia103's task: The Sixties, but When?
Option 3: (For people who are really uncomfortable outside your time zone) Read a book of at least 360 pages where the page count ends in 60 or 66
Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight - Grace Burrowes (360 pages) 12/25
Points this task: 20
Total points: 265
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Jen K20.3 – Best Review - Katy's task: Netflix Binges
D. "The Babysitter's Club"
Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue
Page 1 of list, #42
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 90
Delicious Dee5.6 - Sugar, Sugar
A Cold Dark Place - Toni Anderson - toni in toni anderson for toni wine
points this post: 5
Updated Total points: 315
Janice CA10.10 - I Want Them All!
Ice cream word found in the title.
ice cream: FRENCH vanilla
French Illusions: My Story as an American Au Pair in the Loire Valley by Linda Kovic-Skow
+10
total: 25
tasks: 2
books: 2
Queen Bee Darlene20.6 Seasoned Reader - Eshay's task: Eshay's podcast connection
3) author's 1st & last initials found in MURDERBOT
If I'm Found by Terri Blackstock
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 190
Elizabeth PTask 25.4 - Summer of Love
I chose Option One.
Option 1A: Book with flowers (real or stylized) on the cover
by Kate Stayman-LondonThere are stylized roses on the character's dress in the cover
Option 1B: Book that has "OWER" intact in title/subtitle
The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan
tOWER
Childrens is currently present as a MPG, AR Bookfind info:
MG Designation, BL 5.5 (>5.0), AR Points 15.0 (>7.0)
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 95
Total Tasks: 5
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
Total Books: 6
Suzannesea20.7 Shorter Is Sweeter - Sara G's Task: Remembrance
Option 3: Southeast Asia
Read a book set at least 50% in Japan or a country in Southeast Asia.
The Fear Artist by Timothy Hallinan is set in Thailand.
Points this post: 20
Total points to date: 55
Kai30.3 Cat's task: Eight Tiny Reindeer!
Pick a reindeer pairing and read two books with the each of the authors' initials found in one of the names.
Pair: Dasher & Dancer
DASHER (D.A.)
Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara
DANCER (A.C.)
When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole
Books read: 9
Tasks completed: 7
Points this task: 30
Total points: 130
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Option 2: The main character of the Murderbot Diaries series is a security android whose job it is to protect the humans in his charge. Read a book with a main character who risks their life or physical safety for the safety of others
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New Points: 20
Total Challenge Points: 190
GO: 1