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WINTER CHALLENGE 2020
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10.3. March On!
From the description: "The first in-depth biography of the legendary singer and "Voice of the Civil Rights Movement," who combatted racism and prejudice through her music."
Odetta: A Life in Music and Protest by Ian Zack
total = 300
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15.2 - Vietnam & the Antiwar Movement
book 1, war genre: Five Days in London, May 1940 by John Lukacs
book 2, page 12: Saga, Vol. 3 by Brian K. Vaughan
total = 315
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15.5 - Let There Be Light(s)
laser in title: Paper Bullets: Two Artists Who Risked Their Lives to Defy the Nazis by Jeffrey H. Jackson
total = 330
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20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Tammy AZ's task: Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
option 1, nonfiction, adventure genre: Stronghold: One Man's Quest to Save the World's Wild Salmon by Tucker Malarkey, 368 pages
total = 350
Julia10315.2 - Vietnam & the Antiwar Movement
Book 1: 1635: The Eastern Front (MPG War)
I read the Kindle edition. Paperback has 505 pages so claiming one BB ticket.
Book 2: Len, A Lawyer in History: A Graphic Biography of Radical Attorney Leonard Weinglass
This is on page 1 of list (5th from the bottom)
This post: 15 points, 1 BB
Total points: 485
BB: 6
GO: 0
Tasks completed: 25
Books read: 38
Task 10.4. And in Other News....Book: Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders finished 1/9
On page 1 of the Best Novels about the 1960s List
Points this task: 10
Total points: 340
Readerboard Name: Jammin JennyWinter 2020 SRC
Task 25.6 - Tien's task: Lunar New Year 2021
Required: Identify which options you select when you post AND state authors are New-to-you.
1. Year of the Ox
Read a book with 'x' found in title/subtitle and/or author's name
Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix - this is a new to me author
2. Chinese Zodiac
Read a book first published in one of your Zodiac's years. We will be using this website, Zodiac, to determine the years.
Tiger: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Smallbone Deceased initially published in 1950 claiming 1 GO ticket - this is a new to me author
Points this post: 25
GO Tickets: 1
BB Tickets: 0
Total Points this season: 335
Total GO Tickets: 4
Total BB Tickets: 4
Sara G10.4. And in Other News....
Read a book from one of the following lists:
Best Novels about the 1960s
Best Books on Sixties History Nonfiction
Sixties Memoirs, Biographies
The Nix by Nathan Hill
This book is on page 2 of the Best Novels about the 1960s list.
I read the Kindle edition. The MMPB here has 960 pages.
**The Nix is a Big Book (960 pages). Claiming 2 BB tickets (over 750 pages).**
Points this post: 10
Total points: 375
Readerboard Name: Jammin JennyWinter 2020 SRC
Task 20.1 - Most Improved - SandyL's Task: Escape by Romance
Option 4: Read a book with a main page genre (MPG) of Paranormal or Science Fiction. Note: Your book must also contain an MPG of Romance.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue MPG Romance and Paranormal
Points this post: 20
GO Tickets: 0
BB Tickets: 0
Total Points this season: 355
Total GO Tickets: 4
Total BB Tickets: 4
Readerboard Name: Jammin JennyWinter 2020 SRC
Task 15.7 - The British Invasion
Read a book set at least 50% in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland).
In a Dark, Dark Wood set in a remote cabin in England
Points this task: 15
GO Tickets: 0
BB Tickets: 0
Total points this season: 370
Total GO Tickets: 4
Total BB Tickets: 4
Readerboard Name: Jammin JennyWinter 2020 SRC
Task 10.1. Shaken, not Stirred.
Read a book with a single author whose initials can be found in SEAN CONNERY. All initials must be present. Letters can only be used as often as found in the target name.
The Girl in the Snow by Alexandria Clarke
Points this task: 10
GO Tickets: 0
BB Tickets: 0
Total points this season: 380
Total GO Tickets: 4
Total BB Tickets: 4
Readerboard Name: Jammin JennyWinter 2020 SRC
Task 5.8 - West Side Story
Read a book with a word from one of the songs on the album in the title or subtitle from this list: West Side Story Tracks. The words A, At, The may not be used. The word must match exactly.
Dance for the Dead from "Dance at the Gym" - word is dance
Points this post: 5
GO Tickets: 0
BB Tickets: 0
Total points this season: 385
Total GO Tickets: 4
Total BB Tickets: 4
Readerboard Name: Jammin JennyWinter 2020 SRC
Task 5.10 - Freedom
Read a book of your choice that meets the SRC rules. For this task, a book with the main page genre Childrens or Kids may be used if it is not found in AR Bookfinder.
The Guest List
Points this post: 5
GO Tickets: 0
BB Tickets: 0
Total points this season: 390
Total GO Tickets: 4
Total BB Tickets: 4
5.10I read Deal Breaker on audio. The link to the hardcover is here Deal Breaker.
points: 10
books read: 10
tasks completed: 8
tasks in progress: 2
pages read: 3574
20.4Option 3: originally written in a language other than your native one The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski
Original language: Polish
My native language: English
Total points: 355
Tasks completed: 21
Books read: 27
GO: 3
BB: (500) 1(750) (1000)
Bookwrm526Task #15.4 - Assassination Nation
Option 2: Read 1 book that fulfills the requirements of both Book A and Book B (letters TION intact in the title/subtitle AND at least TWO sets of double letters in the title/subtitle and/or the author's name). I read The Friday Edition by Betta Ferrendelli (TION in edition, three sets of double letters (T, R and L) in author's name.
Total points so far: 260
10.7 - Earworms!"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious". 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". Letters can be used only as often as they appear in the target word.
I read The Lost Family: How DNA Testing Is Uncovering Secrets, Reuniting Relatives, and Upending Who We Are . The first letter of each word of the title is in the word supercaLiFragilistiCexpeiaalidocious."
points: 110
books read: 11
tasks completed: 9
tasks in progress: 2
pages read: 3868
Coralie5.5 Aquarius/Let the sunshine In
Book that is #5 in the series Murderbot diaries #5
Network Effect
Total to date 245 points
30.7 - TessaVanessa's task: Cars, Cars, CarsBook 1 - Option 2:
Author's first and last initial in voLKswagen.
Garment of Shadows by Laurie R. King
Book 2 - Option 3:
1st letter of each title word in dodge ChaLlEnger.
Copper Lake Encounter by Marilyn Pappano
Points: 30
Total Points: 390
GO Points: 6
PegW10.1. Shaken, not Stirred. Read a book with a single author whose initials can be found in SEAN CONNERY.
No Longer at Ease by Chinua Achebe
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 130
Big books: 1
Golden Oldies: 2
Task 5.5 - Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In Book: Wolf Lake, finished 1/9
#5 in the Dave Gurney series
Points this task: 5
Total points: 345
**Re- Repost of Post #141 - forgot Readerboard name, then cover image. Also answers total point discrepancy in Post #s 347, 509, 807, 987, 1147. Sorry for not checking the Problem/Question thread sooner!**Kelly L
25.6 - Tien's task: Lunar New Year 2021
2. Chinese Zodiac
Read a book first published in one of your Zodiac's years. We will be using this website, Zodiac, to determine the years.
Zodiac = Rooster: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
Jesus Land: A Memoir
Published in 2005, by Julia Scheeres, a new-to-me author
3. Red is an auspicious colour
Read a book with a red cover. There should be a Minimum of 80% as determined by tineye.
The Library Book by Susan Orlean, a new-to-me author
According to TinEye, the cover is 87.1% red
This post: 25 points
Current Point Total: 185 points
15.10 - The Digital DivideGated (Gated #1) by Amy Christine Parker
author's first & last initials, AP, found in arPAnet
Total this Post: 15
Golden Oldies: 2
Bigger is Better: 2
Season Total: 385
Readerboard Name: Jammin JennyWinter 2020 SRC
Task 25.7 - Bookwrm526's task: I LOVE Reading Challenges
Option 3:
The Virgin Suicides on page 1, read 1/9/21
Option 4:
Prior Book: The Wives by Tarryn Fisher, read April 11, 2020
Current Book: Jackal by Tarryn Fisher, read Dec 13, 2020
Points this post: 25
GO Tickets: 0
BB Tickets: 0
Total points this season: 415
Total GO Tickets: 4
Total BB Tickets: 4
Readerboard Name: Jammin JennyWinter 2020 SRC
Task 10.5. Not All Bad!
!st read author - Dorothy Must Die read 10/20/20
book this post: The End of Oz read 1/9/21 = this is not a re-read
Points this post: 10
GO Tickets: 0
BB Tickets: 0
Total points this season: 425
Total GO Tickets: 4
Total BB Tickets: 4
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ15.4 - Assassination Nation
Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis
Option 2: This book fulfills the requirements of both Book A and Book B. (TION in Attraction; TT in Attraction and LL in Jill)
Link to PB edition: Instant Attraction
This post: 15 points
Total points to date: 180 points
Tasks completed: 12
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season **
15.1 - Groovy, Man – Woodstock Music & Art FairDay One Friday, August 15 to Saturday, August 16
Book 1: Read a book written by a single author who shares a name with one of the musical artists who performed on the day you picked.
A Hundred Summers (2013) by Beatriz Williams (Goodreads Author) (Paperback, 384 pages)
❆ Author’s last name “Williams” matches Paul "Deano" Williams of Richie Havens act
Book 2: Read a book with a word in the title/subtitle that matches a word in one of the songs played on the day you chose. Words must match exactly.
The Last List of Miss Judith Kratt (2019) by Andrea Bobotis (Goodreads Author) (Paperback, 311 pages)
❆ Last found in “The Last Thing on My Mind” by Joan Baez
75 + 15 = 90
Tasks Completed: 05
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 75 + 15 = 90
Books read: 07
Pages read: 2,251
Read but not claimed: 04
Goodreads Authors: 04
Golden Oldies: 00
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Nick KY20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Melinde's task: Food, glorious food!
In the 60s, the focus of food started to shift from energy to keep you going, to eating for pleasure and comfort. As general welfare went up, people started to spend more money on better and more convenient food.
This is a one book task. Choose one option from below and read one book for that option.
Required: Identify the option when you post
Option 2: Ice cream
Based on the space race that was going on in the 60s, the famous rocket ice cream was launched. The rocket is a simple ice lolly that was based on the shape and heat gradient of a space shuttle. To this day it is still being produced according to the traditional recipe, making it the longest running model.
Read a book with a cover that is more than 50% (51+%) rocket colors (red-orange-yellow) according to Tineye. A single color over 50% or combination of colors may be used to reach >50% if necessary.
I read
by José Guilherme MerquiorIn TinEye, the bookcover is 66.3% Red -- in three different reds -- one red is 60% and the other two divide the 6.3%.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 295
10.8. Cookies!Maximum Ride, Vol. 6 (Maximum Ride: The Manga #6) by NaRae Lee & James Patterson
Total this Post: 10
Golden Oldies: 2
Bigger is Better: 2
Season Total: 395
MARGO 25.1 - Bluemoon's task: CHRISTMAS IN THE 1960SChose two options below and read a book for each option.
OPTION 1 - ALUMINIUM CHRISTMAS TREES
Notting Hill in the Snow: A heartwarming and uplifting Christmas romance
RED POSTBOX and COAT on coverOPTION 2 - ANIMATED CHRISTMAS SPECIALS
A Christmas Gift
author Sue Moorcroft initials in "animated christmas"
Points this task: 25
Total points: 65
Tasks completed: 3
Task: 25.1 - Bluemoon's task: CHRISTMAS IN THE 1960SOption: OPTION 1 - ALUMINIUM CHRISTMAS TREES. A red, green or blue object on cover.
Book read:
by John GreenRequired: a red pin is visible on the cover.
Option: OPTION 2 - ANIMATED CHRISTMAS SPECIALS. Author initials in ANIMATED CHRISTMAS
Book read:
by Alice HoffmanRequired: Initials AH found in Animated cHristmas
Points this task: 25
Total points:135
Total Golden Oldies:0
Total Big Books:0
Books read:9
Tasks completed:7
Task: 15.7 - The British Invasion - read a book set at least 50% in the ukBook read:
by Helen Monks TakharRequired: Set entirely in London, England. This review states "London magazine editor Katherine Ross" and the entire book takes place between her and her intern at the magazine in London. 'London' has 44 mentions in the book. 'UK' has 16 mentions.
Points this task: 15
Total points:150
Total Golden Oldies:0
Total Big Books:0
Books read:10
Tasks completed:8
15.7 - The British InvasionThe Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
'England is unaccustomed to such warmth, especially when it strikes so suddenly.'
London is also mentioned 37 times.
Total: 120
LYS10.7 - Earworms!
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".
Anatomy of a Poet
A O A P
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 275
Tasks Completed: 17
Books Read: 21
Big Books: 500: 1, 750: 1
LYS10.9. Laugh, We Made it to 2021!
Solutions and Other Problems
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 285
Tasks Completed: 18
Books Read: 22
Big Books: 500: 1, 750: 1
Julia10320.3 – Best Review - Katy's task: Netflix Binges
Option B: These Old Shades is on page 2 (#130) of Comfort Reads list.
This was originally published in 1926, so claiming one Golden Oldie ticket.
This post: 20 points, 1 GO
Total points: 505
BB: 6
GO: 1
Tasks completed: 26
Books read: 39
MINDYM 30.8 Ava Catherine’s task: Sylvia Plath
2) read a book where the authors initials are in BEEKEEPERS
Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley
Initials are S and R
4) read a book with the MPG of mental health or mental illness
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
MPG of mental illness
Points this post: 30
Total points: 95
Tasks Completed: 4
Books read: 7
Doing Dewey20.6 – Seasoned Reader - EShay's task: EShay's podcast connection
Option 1 - read a book recommended by or mentioned on a podcast
podcast link - https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-vie...
Anxious People
This Task :
Points: 20
Golden Oldies Ticket: No
Big Books Ticket: No
Totals:
Total: 240/1015
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 3
Total Tasks Completed: 13/58
Nick kY5.1 Go
I read Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday, the letters "GO" found intact in the title.
Points This Post: 5
Total Points So Far: 300
Sara G15.6 - Heart to Heart
Read a book with a heart(s) on the cover. The heart(s) may be realistic or stylized.
by Vincent LamPoints this post: 15
Total points: 390
Jayme(the ghostreader)5.7
The Nine Lives of Christmasby Sheila Roberts
MPG Animals: 7 users
Task +5
Grand Total: 25
Queen Bee Darlene25.5 Amy FL's task: Verrry Interesting
2) title at least 3 words where 1st ltr of each word found in You Bet Your Sweet Bippy
The Wife Upstairs you beT yoUr sWeet bippy
3) MPG short stories or anthologies
How to Pronounce Knife
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 350
Cindy FTask 25.1 Christmas in the 1960's
Option 1: Green object on cover (green grass)
by Louise PennyOption 2: Authors initials in ANIMATED CHRISTMAS (E,D)
The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue
Points this post:25
Total points:85
Books read:10
Golden Oldies:0
Big Books:2 tickets
Task completed:8
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I read The Secrets of a Fire King by Kim Edwards. Author name KIM matches andy KIM.
total points: 420
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I read a kindle ARC of Eddie's Boy - linked to the hardcover, no mmpb or pb.
Word "boy" in title matches A Boy Like That.
total points 425
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I read a kindle edition of The Informant, linked to the top pb (no MMPB). Author is Thomas Perry.
Initials TP found in arPaneT.
total points: 435
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I chose the Gutenberg Classic option and read Twelve Years a Slave. I listened the the audiobook and linked to the top MMPB.
My comment is in the discussion thread at post 18
total points: 455
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5.2 - Hey, Jude
welcome: We Are All Welcome Here by Elizabeth Berg
total = 285