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WINTER CHALLENGE 2020
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Brooke TX10.9. Laugh, We Made it to 2021!
Read a book with the main page genre Humor.
Points
This Post: 10
Total Points: 495
Completed Tasks: 33
Books Read: 50
Suzannesea15.8 - The Fab Four
Read a book with a 4-word title.
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
Points this post: 15
Total points to date: 230
10.2 Set 50% in: Nigeria Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Total points: 525
Tasks completed: 32
Books read: 42
GO: 4
BB: (500) 1(750) (1000)
20.1 - Most Improved - SandyL's Task: Escape by RomanceOption 2: Book from Tear-Jerker: Romance Novels that Jerked the Tears Right Out of Ya List.
Page 2
The Admiral's Penniless Bride by Carla Kelly
Points: 20
Total Points: 810
GO Points: 18
BB Points: 2
Joanne MI 25.1 - Bluemoon's task: CHRISTMAS IN THE 1960S
Option 2: Read a book by a single author whose initials (first and last) are found in ANIMATED CHRISTMAS.
The Tournament by Matthew Reilly
Option 3: Read a book with a title of at least three words where the initial letter of each word is found in the phrase SOMEDAY ALL OUR DREAMS WILL COME TO BE
The Daylight War
Claiming 1 BB at 639 pages
Points this task 25
Total Points 270
BB's this task 1
Total BB's 3
Congratulations, MAZZA1! You'll have a 30 point task in the Spring Challenge.
Congratulations, TessaVanessa! You'll have a 30 point task in the Spring Challenge.
MEGSCL10.10 - I Want Them All!
Chocolate chip - Being Black 'n Chicken, and Chips
Total to date
385 points
2 big book
MEGSCL20.3 – Best Review - Katy's task: Netflix Binges
Option C: nonfiction, mpg politics
When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir
Total to date
405 points
2 big book
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: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Page count: 301 pages
Required: I have never read a book by Silvia Moreno-Garcia before.
Book 2: Option Foot - a 4 or more word title
Book read: 101 Things for Kids to Do on a Rainy Day by Dawn Isaac
Page count: 224 pages
Required: more than 4 words in title.
Book 3: Option colour - Cover at least 50% Red
Book read:
by Bram StokerPage count: 399 pages
Required: tineye results:
55.9 %#961306 Red
9.1 %#5b130f Brown
8.2 %#751a17 Red
7.6 %#150a09 Black
5.2 %#8b1f17 Red
5.0 %#9f4841 Brown
4.8 %#3f3e3c Grey
4.2 %#351013 Brown
GO/BB?: 1st published 1897, I claim a golden oldie.
Total page count: 301 + 224 + 399= 924/750
Points this task: 50
Total points: 255
Total Golden Oldies:2
Total Big Books:0
Books read:16
Tasks completed:12
Amy FL15.5 - Let There Be Light(s)
The Shotgun Lawyer (LASER - Shotgun LAwyER)
Points this post: 15
Total points: 325
Amy FL15.9 - A Trekkie is Born
The Consuming Fire (Science Fiction)
Points this post: 15
Total points: 340
15.6 - HEART TO HEART -
Gold heart on the cover
TOTAL POINTS - 615
Elizabeth PTask 25.2 - Regina and the Mountains
Book One, I chose option A: Author's initials in Regina King
Sweep with Me by Ilona Andrews
regInA king
Book two, I chose option B: Two word title, initial letters in one of the mountains
I chose Everest
Exit Strategy by Martha Wells
EvereSt
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 295
Total Tasks: 17
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 2
Total Books: 22
Kathy KS20.2 - 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.
The President Is Missing
TPIM= shrIMP cockTail
I read a large print edition; mmpb=600 p. (Le Président a disparu)
***Claiming 1 Big Book ticket***
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Points for this task: 20
Total points : 140
Tasks completed: 7
Big Book tickets for this task: 1
Big Book tickets total: 1
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
5.3 - Theme from A Summer PlaceThe Hunt for Red October (Jack Ryan #3) by Tom Clancy
page 2
Total this Post: 5
Golden Oldies: 4
Bigger is Better: 5
Season Total: 700
10.1. Shaken, not Stirred.Cast Away: Poems for Our Time
Sean coNnery
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 460
Tasks Completed: 33
Books Read: 40
Big Books: 500: 1, 750: 2
GO: 1
Julia10330.8 - Ava Catherine's task: Sylvia Plath
I chose two books from Option 1:
Mrs Tim of the Regiment (first published 1932)
Since this was published in 1932 I am claiming one GO ticket.
The Clocks (first published 1963)
This post: 30 points, 1 GO
Total points: 635
BB: 8
GO: 2
Tasks completed: 34
Books read: 50
20.6Option 2: Main character a protector
All the Devils Are Here by Louise Penny
Main character is the chief of homicide in the Sûreté du Québec
Total points: 545
Tasks completed: 33
Books read: 43
GO: 4
BB: (500) 1(750) (1000)
Scooter&Siam15.8 - The Fab Four
Book with four word title.
Read The Son and Heir
Points: 15.8
Total: 90
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25.5 - Amy FL's task: Verrry Interesting
option 1, Alan Sues: The Hotel Detective by Alan Russell
I read the kindle The Hotel Detective
option 3, short story genre: One Story, One Song by Richard Wagamese
total = 795
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25.8 - Brooke TX's task: 2020 Wrapped
option 1, Award winner, Goodreads Choice 2020 Fiction: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
option 3, first published in 2020: American Baby: A Mother, a Child, and the Shadow History of Adoption by Gabrielle Glaser
total = 820
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30.7 - TessaVanessa's task: Cars, Cars, Cars
option 2, initials LS in voLkSwagon: Dimestore: A Writer's Life by Lee Smith
option 4, beetle in potato beetle: Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce
total = 850
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50.1 - TraceyL's task: Twister
My spin: Left Foot Blue
Book 1, left, I have read 20+ books by this author: Eddie's Boy by Thomas Perry, 288 pages
Book 2, foot, 4+ word title: What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah, 232 pages
Book 3, blue
The Daughters of Erietown by Connie Schultz, 461 pages64.1 %#096f82 Blue
8.1 %#eee4cc Pink
6.1 %#39372c Grey
5.8 %#7c7565 Grey
5.1 %#bcb197 Grey
4.2 %#65a0aa Blue
3.5 %#dceaec Grey
68.3% blue
288 + 232 + 461 = 981
total = 900
VAL TX15.7 - The British Invasion - Read a book set at least 50% in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland).
Winter by Ali Smith
As stated in the book description, the book is set in Cornwall, England.
This post:
Points - 15
Total:
Points - 40
Kim O25.3 - Queen Bee Darlene's task: The Unfortunate Effect of Planning
Option 1 - Read a book with one of the words DON’T TELL ME WHAT TO DO in the title only.
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry
Option 3 - Read a book where at least 2 different vowels appear at least 3 times each in the title or subtitle.
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead (6 e's, 5 o's)
Points this task: 25
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Totals:
Points: 200
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Golden Oldies: 3
Tasks completed: 15
20.3 – Best Review - Katy's task: Netflix BingesOPTION 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.
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
(page 1 of list)
Points this post: 20
TOTAL POINTS: 140
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Book Tickets: - (500+); - (750+)
Total tasks completed: 7
Total books read: 9
Scooter&Siam50.1 - TraceyL's task: Twister
Required: State the results of the Twister spinner. - Right hand blue.
Book 1 - Left or Right
Option Right: Read a book by an author you have NOT read from before. Read Thirteen Days in September: Carter, Begin, and Sadat at Camp David by Lawrence Wright. This author is new-to-me.
Book 2 - Hand or Foot
Option Hand: Read a book with 3 words or less in the TITLE. Ignore subtitles. Spaces determine words. Read Migrations
Book 3 - Color
Read a book where the cover is at least 50% the color from your spin according to Tineye. Read
. Percentages of blue -- 74.1%Points: 50
Total: 140
Andy P.Task # 15.1 - Groovy, Man
I chose Day 2 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. Second Child by John SaulJohn Saul shares a name with John Sebastian
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.
Polar Dream: The First Solo Expedition by a Woman and Her Dog to the Magnetic North Pole by Helen Thayer The word Dream matches one the dream of John Sebastian's songs I had a Dream
Points this post: 15
Total points: 585
MARGO 50.1 - TraceyL's task: TwisterREPOSTING after librarian changes for The Perfect Life
(paperback added and kindle page count amended)
My result: RIGHT HAND BLUE
Page count: 868 (302+367+199)
RIGHT: I have not read from this author before.
The Perfect Life
HAND: 3 words or less in the TITLE
Every Missing Thing
BLUE: the cover is at least 50% blue
Jew ish
tineye results for Jew(ish)
77.8 % #41a4eb Blue
8.8 % #e8eaea Grey
2.8 % #88c4e2 Blue
2.6 % #bcdeed Blue
2.2 % #ac683f Brown
2.1 % #bc8764 Brown
1.8 % #953c1c Brown
1.0 % #d7ba9b Pink
0.4 % #080926 Black
0.4 % #846a64 Grey
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Points this task: 50
Total points: 195
Tasks completed: 8
Queen Bee DarleneRepost - forgot to post cover for book 3
50.1 TraceyL's Task: Twister
Right Foot Blue
1) Right: author not read before
An Unrestored Woman by Shobha Rao
244 pgs
I have not read this author before
2) Foot: 4 or more words in title
Murder on St. Mark's Place
277 pgs3) Blue: cover at least 50% the color from spin according to tineye
The Girl in the Mirror
55.2 + 33.7 + .6 + .5 = 90% Blue 304 pgs
750 min pages
244 + 277 + 304 = 825
Points this post: 50
Total Points: 605
20.1 Most Improved Player - SandyL's Task: Escape by Romance1) MPG Romance, title at least 3 words where 1st ltr of each word found in I NEED TO LAUGH
The Honey-Don't Listi neeD To LaugH
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 625
Kelly L20.4 - Golden Oldies - Sarah E's task: Silent Night
Option 3: Read a book that was originally written in a language other than your native one. Required: State the original language of your book AND your native language when you post.
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead was originally written in Polish. My native language is English (and I believe this is the first book I've read translated from Polish!)
This task = 20 points
Total = 270 points
BBT = 2
15.1 - Groovy, ManDay 2
Book 1: Spencer Dryden of Jefferson Airplane, (match Spencer)
A Promise to Cherish by LaVyrle Spencer
Book 2: Song title "The Other Side of This Life" (Jefferson Airplane), match "of".
No Wind of Blame by Georgette Heyer
First published 1939 for 1 Golden Oldie point.
Points: 15
Total Points: 825
GO Points: 19
BB Points: 2
5.2 - Hey, Jude"Oh" in title.
Oh, Baby! by Judy Baer
Points: 5
Total Points: 830
GO Points: 19
BB Points: 2
Elizabeth PTask 15.8 - The Fab Four
Book with a 4 word title
Sweep of the Blade by Ilona Andrews
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 310
Total Tasks: 18
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 2
Total Books: 23
Kim O25.8 - Brooke TX's task: 2020 Wrapped
Option 1 - Award Winners: Read a book that has WON an award.
The Auroras of Autumn Golden Oldie -- first published in 1947
Option 3 - Published This Year: Read a book first published in 2020 or 2021.
This Is How I Lied
Point this task: 25
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Totals:
Points: 225
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Golden Oldies: 4
Tasks completed: 16
Readerboard Name: Jammin JennyWinter Season 2020 SRC
Task 20.5 - Bigger is Better - Julia103's task: The Sixties, but When?
Option 2: Read a book first published in the 1560's, 1660s, 1760s or 1860s.
From the Earth to the Moon first published in 1865, claiming 1 GO ticket
Points this post: 20
GO Tickets: 1
BB Tickets: 0
Total points this season: 615
Total GO Tickets: 6
Total BB Tickets: 6
Readerboard Name: Jammin JennyWinter Season 2020 SRC
Task 25.2 - Nick KY's task: Regina and the Mountains
Book 1 - Option B.
Comet's First Christmas by Delilah Night, DN in balDwiN
Book 2 - Option B.
Unspeakable Things - UT in TRES CRUCES
Points this post: 25
GO Tickets: 0
BB Tickets: 0
Total points this season: 640
Total GO Tickets: 6
Total BB Tickets: 6
MARGIEVANTask 25.1 Bluemoon's task: Christmas in the 1960's - 2 Book Task, choose two options and read a book for each option.
Option 2: Read a book by a single author whose initials (first and last) are found in ANIMATED CHRISTMAS.
The House
Danielle Steel - D and S
Option 4: Read a book with the MPG Holiday by an author that is new to you.
Christmas Caramel Murder
MPG Holiday on 1-26.21
Joanne Fluke is a new-to-me author.
Points this post: 25
Points total: 95
15.4 - Assassination NationOption 1: Read 2 books, one Book A and one Book B.
Book A: Read a book with the letters TION intact in the title/subtitle.
Deception by Roald Dahl
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.
Code Noir (Parrish Plessis #2) by Marianne de Pierres
2 sets of double letters mariaNNe de pieRRes
Total this Post: 15
Golden Oldies: 4
Bigger is Better: 5
Season Total: 715
Readerboard Name: Jammin JennyWinter Season 2020 SRC
Task 15.4 - Assassination Nation
Option 1: Read 2 books, one Book A and one Book B.
Book A: Read a book with the letters TION intact in the title/subtitle.
A People's Future of the United States: Speculative Fiction from 25 Extraordinary Writers
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.
Lazarus by Maryanne Melloan Woods - NN in maryaNNe, LL in meLLoan, OO in wOOds
Points this post: 15
GO Tickets: 0
BB Tickets: 0
Total points this season: 655
Total GO Tickets: 6
Total BB Tickets: 6
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
The White Queen by Philippa Gregory (432 pages)
Book 2. Read a book where the word ACID or BASE may be made from the letters in its TITLE.
I listened to audio version of An Ice Cold Grave (280pages)
I used the word ACID-A in An, CI in Ice, D in Cold
New Points: 30
Total Points: 340
GO: 1
Bookwrm526Task #15.6 - Heart to Heart (reposting to link to the page that shows the paperback version).
Read a book with a heart(s) on the cover. The heart(s) may be realistic or stylized. I read A Dead Red Heart by R.P. Dahlke.
Total points so far: 380
5.1 - Going to A-Go-GoRead a book with the letters "go" found intact in a word in the title
The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis is audiobook
The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 MMPB is 240 pgs.
Children's AR: IL: MG - BL: 5.0 - AR Pts: 8.0
Points this post: 5
Total Points this Season: 5
Total GO Tickets: 0
Total BB Tickets: 0
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What I've Done by Melinda Leigh
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 235/990
Total Books Read: 19
Tasks Completed: 16/57