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WINTER CHALLENGE 2020
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For book 1, I read Take a Look at the Five and Ten. I read a kindle ARC, linked to the hardcover (no pb or MMPB).
word used - Ten
For book 2, I read The Dark Net: Inside the Digital Underworld. I listened to the audiobook, linked to the top pb (no MMPB).
word used Net ("ten" backwards.
total points: 540
MAZZA120.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sara G's task: Remembrance
Option 2: New Jersey
Read a book by a single author whose first and last initials can be found in JERSEY CITY.
Memory in Death J.D. Robb J R in jersey City
points this post = 20
points to date = 800
Readerboard Name: Jammin JennyWinter Season 2020 SRC
Task 15.6 - Heart to Heart
Read a book with a heart(s) on the cover. The heart(s) may be realistic or stylized.
Points this post: 15
GO Tickets: 0
BB Tickets: 0
Total points this season: 515
Total GO Tickets: 4
Total BB Tickets: 5
Elizabeth PTask 30.4 - Forward and Backward
Book One: Book with word that can be spelled backward to make new word
On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
Word: ON
New word: NO
Book Two: Book with new word in title
An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 220
Total Tasks: 12
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 2
Total Books: 15
Task:50.1 - TraceyL's task: TwisterSpin the twister wheel and read a book for each option.
I spun: Right Foot Red
Book 1: Option Right - a book by a new to you author
Book read: 101 Things for Kids to Do on a Rainy Day by Dawn Isaac
Page count: 244 pages
Required: I have never read a book by Dawn Isaac before.
Book 2: Option Foot - a 4 or more word title
Book read: The Moomin Craft Book by Macmillan Children's Books
Page count: 160 pages
Required: 4 words in title.
Book 3: Option colour - Cover at least 50% Red
Book read:
by Bram StokerPage count: 399 pages
Required:Cover is 69.3% Red
GO/BB?: 1st published 1897 - I claim a golden oldie
Total page count: 244 + 160 + 399 = 803/750
Points this task: 50
Total points: 220
Total Golden Oldies:1
Total Big Books:0
Books read:14
Tasks completed:10
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sara G's task: RemembranceOption 2: New Jersey
Author's first and last initials in JErsey city.
Smitten by Janet Evanovich
Points: 20
Total Points: 565
GO Points: 9
BB Points: 1
Sarah H20.3 – Best Review - Katy's task: 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
The Fifth Season - on page 1 of list
Points this task: 20
Total points to date: 75
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
Tasks complete: 6
Books read: 7
30.6 - Andy P.’s Task: The Litmus TestBook 1. Read a book by a single author whose first or last name begins or ends with the sequence PH
It Devours! JosePH
Book 2. Read a book where the word ACID or BASE may be made from the letters in its TITLE. Subtitles are excluded.
Night's Darkest Embrace
night's dArkESt emBrace = BASE
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 370
Tasks Completed: 25
Books Read: 31
Big Books: 500: 1, 750: 2
GO: 1
Readerboard Name: Kathy P25.3 - Queen Bee Darlene's task: The Unfortunate Effect of Planning
Option 2: Option B 11 letters in title
When She Woke
Option 4:
Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter Are at the Heart of the Spiritual LifeYellow - starburst behind title
Blue - trim on sari worn by woman on right
Totals
Points: 110
BB: 0
GO: 0
Total Tasks completed: 6
Total Books read: 8
Doing Dewey20.3 – Best Review - Katy's task: Netflix Binges
Option D - book from the list Popsugar 2020 - A Book by a Woman of Color
Difficult Women by Roxane Gay on page 1 of the list
This Task :
Points: 20
Golden Oldies Ticket: No
Big Books Ticket: No
Totals:
Total: 280/1015
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 3
Total Tasks Completed: 15/58
TessaVanessa Challenge 5.7 The House of the Rising Sun
The Gift of Jazzy by Cindy Adams
Points this post: 5
Total points: 830/990
Tasks completed: 45/57
Books read: 63
BB:5
GO: 0
(just keeping track for own purposes)
TessaVanessa Challenge 5.10 Freedom
Above Suspicion: The True Story of Serial Killer Russell Williams by Alan Warren
Points this post: 5
Total points: 835/990
Tasks completed: 46/57
Books read: 64
BB:5
GO: 0
(just keeping track for own purposes)
Kim O10.8. Cookies! Read a book with one or more cookies on the cover.
Points this task: 10
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Totals:
Points: 155
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Golden Oldies: 3
Tasks completed: 12
FLY Task # 30.6 - Andy P.’s Task: The Litmus Test
task: Book 1. Read a book by a single author whose first or last name begins or ends with the sequence PH
book: The Heretic
how it fits: author: Joseph Nassise (josePH)
task: Book 2. Read a book where the word ACID or BASE may be made from the letters in its TITLE.
book: How the Penguins Saved Veronica
how it fits: ACID in saveD veronICA
Points this post: 30
Total points: 215
Tasks completed: 10/58
Big Book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 1
Task: 15.9 - A Trekkie is Born - mpg science fictionBook read:Girls Against God by Jenny Hval
Required: MPG science fiction present on the main page.
Points this task:15
Total points: 235
Total Golden Oldies:1
Total Big Books:0
Books read:15
Tasks completed:11
Repost (#1367)Forgot to point out the yellow and blue in the cover, sorry!
Sara ITA
25.3 - Queen Bee Darlene's task: The Unfortunate Effect of Planning
Option 2B: Title with 11 letters
Macabro quiz by Agatha Christie
I listened to the audiobook / MMP: Cat Among the Pigeons (352 pages)
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Option 4: Read a book with both blue and yellow on the cover.
Fiabe svedesi by Bruno Berni
- blue sky and yellow dress and book titleVerified and approved here
I listened to the audiobook / No MMP / PB: Fiabe svedesi (224 pages)
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Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 105
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 4
LYS15.2 Vietnam & the Antiwar Movement
Book 1: Read a book with the MPG War or a MPG that includes the word WAR.
War Talk
Book 2: Read a book found on the Anti War Books list.
Regarding the Pain of Others
Found on Page 1.
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 395
Tasks Completed: 26
Books Read: 33
Big Books: 500: 1, 750: 2
GO: 1
Task 15.1 – Groovy, ManDAY 2: Sat Aug 16 to Sun Aug 17
Book 1: Author name matches performer: CARLOS Santana
Carlos Fuentes / The Old Gringo
Book 2: Title word matches song: Christmas, performed by The Who
A Nantucket Christmas
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This Post: 15 points
Total points to date: 15 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier):
Big Books Read: (0) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / () 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS:
Task 20.1 – Most Improved Player – Sandy L – Escape By RomanceREQUIRED: Main page genre ROMANCE
Option 3: Author first & last initials in LISA KLEYPAS - S L
Stephanie Laurens / Lady Osbaldestone's Christmas Goose
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This Post: 20 points
Total points to date: 35 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier):
Big Books Read: (0) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / () 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS:
PegW5.8 - West Side Story
Read a book with a word from one of the songs on the album.
Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook
Using the word BOY from track 17 on cd "A Boy Like That"
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 160
Big books: 1
Golden Oldies: 2
Task 20.2 – Rookie at the Top – Melinde – Food Glorious Food !Option 3: First letter of each title word in ShrimP cOckTAiL - A L P O T S
A Long Petal of the Sea
I listened to the audio / NO MMPB / Paperback: سفينة نيرودا: بتلة بحر طويلة 418 p
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This Post: 20 points
Total points to date: 55 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier):
Big Books Read: (0) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / () 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS:
Task 20.6 – Seasoned Reader – Eshay – Eshay’s Podcast ConnectionOption 4: Total pages between 150 - 200
The White Umbrella - 175 pg
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This Post: 20 points
Total points to date: 75 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier):
Big Books Read: (0) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / () 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS:
Task 20.7 – Shorter is Sweeter – Sara G - RemembranceOption 2: Author first and last initials in JERSEY CITY - J C
Jenny Colgan / Christmas on the Island
I listened to the audio / NO MMPB / Paperback: Christmas on the Island - 339 pg
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This Post: 20 points
Total points to date: 95 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier):
Big Books Read: (0) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / () 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS:
Task 20.9 – Moderator’s Pet – Tammy AZ – Big Sky Documentary Film FestivalREQUIRED: Total pages 250+
Option 3: Author’s first & last initials in OSCAR
Oscar Cásares / Where We Come From – 272 pg
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This Post: 20 points
Total points to date: 115 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier):
Big Books Read: (0) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / () 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS:
Task 25.1 – Bluemoon – Christmas In the 1960sOption 1 – Red item on COVER - Bows on porch columns
Option 3 – 1st letter of each title word in SOMEDAY ALL OUR DREAMS WILL COME TRUE - W O T S
Women Of The Silk
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This Post: 25 points
Total points to date: 140 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier):
Big Books Read: (0) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / () 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS:
Task 30.5 – Sandy – Making the Best of ItREQUIRED: Total pages 600+ / 224 + 400 = 624 pg
ALLOWED: MAY read two books from same option
RESTRICTIONS: NO Childrens / Kids
Option 2 – Author initials in ESSENTIAL WORKER - N.T.
Nancy Thayer / An Island Christmas
I listened to the audio / NO MMP, NO Paperback / Hardcover: An Island Christmas - 224 pg
Option 3 - Main page genre: EDUCATION
Adequate Yearly Progress: A Novel
I listened to the audio / No MMPB / Paperback: Adequate Yearly Progress - 400 pg
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This Post: 30 points
Total points to date: 170 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier):
Big Books Read: (0) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / () 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 0
Julia10330.5 - Sandy's task: Making the Best of It
I used Option 2 for both books:
The Boleyn King by Laura Andersen
Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon
(LA and AL in ESSENTIAL)
This post: 30 points
Total points: 575
BB: 6
GO: 1
Tasks completed: 30
Books read: 44
Jen K30.5 - Sandy's task: Making the Best of It
Read two books from the same option
Option 2: The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler - 352 pages
essenTiAl
Option 2: Euphoria by Lily King - 256 pages
essentiaL worKer
352+256=608 > 600
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Point This Post: 30
Total Points: 255
Jen K20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sara G's task: Remembrance
Option 2: New Jersey
The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor
jerSey ciTy
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Point this Post: 20
Total Points: 275
Task 20.4 – Golden Oldies – Sarah E – Silent NightOption 2 - Title word matches lyric word: Tender
This Tender Land
I listened to the audio / NO MMPB / Paperback: This Tender Land - 444 pg
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This Post: 20 points
Total points to date: 190 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier):
Big Books Read: (0) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / () 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 0
Task 20.5 – Bigger is Better – Julia 103 – The Sixties, But When? Option 3 – Book of at least 360 pages, where total page count ends in -60 or -66
What Alice Forgot - 466 pg
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This Post: 20 points
Total points to date: 210 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier):
Big Books Read: (0) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / () 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 0
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Brooke TX15.9 - A Trekkie is Born
Read a book with the MPG Science Fiction.
Points
This Post: 15
Total Points: 465
Completed Tasks: 29
Books Read: 43
PAULA S10.1. Shaken, not Stirred.
Read a book with a single author whose initials can be found in SEAN CONNERY.
This book was first published February 1942. I claim 1 GO ticket.
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Point this Post: 10
Total Points: 10
Big books: 0
Golden Oldies: 1
Sara G15.5 - Let There Be Light(s)
Read a book with all the letters of LASER found in the TITLE only. Subtitles are excluded.
All My Sins Remembered by Joe Haldeman
ALL MY SINS REMEMBERED
Points this post: 15
Total points: 470
Sara G15.8 - The Fab Four
Read a book with a 4-word title. Spaces determine words. All words count. Subtitles should be ignored.
For the King's Favor by Elizabeth Chadwick
Points this post: 15
Total points: 485
Chris MD25.8 Verrry Interesting
Option 1: Author shares a name with one of the cast regulars: Arte Johnson
The Dark Horse by Craig Johnson
I listened to the audio version of this book. The MMP has 337 pages.
Option 2: Aa title of at least three words where the first letter of each title word can be found in YOU BET YOUR SWEET BIPPY
The Bookman’s Tale by Charlie Lovett
T in The
B in Bet
T in sweeT
Total points: 130
Chris MD30.4 Forward and Backward
Book 1:
The Sins of the Wolf by Anne Perry
I listened to the audio version of this book. The MMP has 480 pages.
Book 2:
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
FLOW is WOLF backward
Total points: 160
Chris MD30.8 Sylvia Plath
Option 2: Single author whose first and last initials are found in BeekeepeR
A Scandal in Belgravia by Robert Barnard
I listened to the audio version of this book. The MMP has 240 pages.
Option 4: MPG of mental health or mental illness
Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family by Robert Kolker
I listened to the audio version of this book. There is no MMP. The top paperback has 378 pages.
Total points: 190
5.4 - The TwistThe Cutting by James Hayman
❆ two-word title; 1st word The ❆
Total points: 180 + 5 = 185
Task 15.4 - Assassination NationOption 2: Read 1 book that fulfills the requirements of both Book A and Book B.
Book A: Read a book with the letters TION intact in the title/subtitle.
Book B: Read a book with at least TWO sets of double letters (consonants and/or vowels) in the title/subtitle and/or the author's name. Books must be written by a single author.
The Office of Historical Corrections: A Novella and Stories (2020) by Danielle Evans (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover,
269 pages)
❆ TION in correcTIONs; RR in coRRections; LL in danieLLe
120 + 15 = 135
Tasks Completed: 07
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 120 + 15 = 135
Books read: 10
Pages read: 3,232
Read but not claimed: 03
Goodreads Authors: 07
Golden Oldies: 00
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
APRILLEIGH10.5 - Not All Bad!
Read a book by a single author who you first read in 2020, before 11/15.
I read my first book by Diana Peterfreund, In the Hall with the Knife (first volume in a planned trilogy based on the Clue board game), on January 20, 2020.
In the Study with the Wrench by Diana Peterfreund
This is the second volume in the trilogy, released in October 2020, and was not a reread.
TRACKING [this task (total including this task)]
Points: 10 (350)
Golden Oldie: 0 (10)
Big Book: 0 (0)
Books Read: 1 (29)
Total Tasks: 23
Queen Bee DarleneUNCLAIM to use book in a different task
25.8 Brooke TX's task: 2020 Wrapped
I used the same option for both books
1) has won an award
Plainsong - won the ALA Alex Award 2000
1) The Chain - won the ITW Thriller Award for Best Hardcover Novel 2020
Points this post: -25
Total Points: 375
Queen Bee Darlene25.8 Brooke TX's task: 2020 Wrapped
I used the same option for both books
1) has won an award
Plainsong - Alex Award 2000
2) 3) 1st pub in 2020
The Arctic Fury 1st pub Dec 2020
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 400
Queen Bee Darlene25.2 Nick KY's task: Regina and the Mountains
Book 1: Option B: author initials in JAMES BALDWIN
A Woman Alone by Nina Lauren
Book 2: Option B: 2 word title, 1st ltr found in name of mountain
Mountain: Tres Cruces
The Chain
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 425
MEGSCL30.5 - Sandy's task: Making the Best of It
Option 2. Read a book by a single author whose initials are found in ESSENTIAL WORKER. Riptides by Kirsten Alexander
Option 4. Page 1 of Science & Literature Together at Last The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic—and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World
Total to date
325 points
1 big book
15.6 - Heart to HeartHeart on cover.
by Janet EvanovichPoints: 15
Total Points 580
GO Points: 9
BB Points: 1
Bookwrm526Task #15.8 - The Fab Four
Read a book with a 4-word title. I read And Fire Came Down by Emma Viskic.
Total points so far: 305
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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I chose the Dasher/Dancer pairing:
dAsHer - I read Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz.
danCEr - I read Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline. I listened to the audiobook, linked to the top pb (no MMPB).
total points: 510