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WINTER CHALLENGE 2020
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Completed Tasks: PLEASE DO NOT DELETE ANY POST IN THIS THREAD!
Janice CA25.1 - CHRISTMAS IN THE 1960S
Option 3: Title words begin with letters found in "SOmEdaY ALL OUR DREAmS WILL COME TO BE".
Miss D and Me: Life with the Invincible Bette Davis by Kathryn Sermak
and
Option 4: MPG: Holiday
*Author is new to me.
Being Santa Claus: What I Learned about the True Meaning of Christmas by Sal Lizard
+25
total: 65
tasks: 5
books: 6
Andy P. Task # 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.
The Russian Pink: A Novel by Matthew Hart
T in Cocktail
R in Shrimp
P in Shrimp
Points this post: 20
Total points: 980
Laurah3050.1 - TraceyL's task: Twister
my spin was left foot blue
Option Left: Read a book by an author you have read from before.
I have read Colson Whitehead before (Underground Railroad)
The Nickel Boys 213 p by Colson Whitehead
Option Foot: Read a book with 4 or more words in the TITLE. Ignore subtitles. Spaces determine words.
Runner's World The Runner's Brain: How to Think Smarter to Run Better 240 p
Book 3 - Color
Read a book where the cover is at least 50% the color from your spin according to Tineye.
86.4% blue
Outlander
850 pages
Claiming 2 BB tickets
Total pages
213+240+850 = 1303 pages
Points this post: 50
Total points: 230
Tasks completed: 11
Books read: 16
Big Book tickets: 4
Golden Oldies tickets: 1
Sarah E25.6 - Tien's task: Lunar New Year 2021
Option 1: 'x' found in author's name
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
I read a kindle edition, top paperback - no MMP - is Dziesięć tysięcy drzwi
Alix E. Harrow is a new-to-me author
Option 3: Minimum 80% red cover
- 89% redI read a kindle edition, top paperback - no MMP - is The Red Velvet Turnshoe
Cassandra Clark is a new-to-me author
Total points: 145
Sarah E30.7 - TessaVanessa's task: Cars, Cars, Cars
Option 2: Author first and last initial found in VOLKSWAGEN
Othello by William Shakespeare
I listened to an audio but have linked to the top MMP
Option 4: Word in title from list of beetles
Using the Japanese beetle
I Am a Japanese Writer
I read an ebook, MMP is Je suis un écrivain japonais
Total points: 175
SandyL5.5 - Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In
Read a book that is book number 5 in a series
How to Marry a Princess by Christine Rimmer
Bravo Royales Series #5
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Points This Task: 5
Total Points: 615
Big Books Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies Tickets: 3
Tasks Completed: 35
Books Read: 48
SandyL10.1. Shaken, not Stirred
Read a book with a single author whose initials can be found in SEAN CONNERY
Deep in the Valley by Robyn Carr
sean ConneRy
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Points This Task: 10
Total Points: 625
Big Books Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies Tickets: 3
Tasks Completed: 36
Books Read: 49
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.
A Caribbean Mystery by Agatha Christie
Points this post: 20
TOTAL POINTS: 200
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Book Tickets: - (500+); - (750+)
Total tasks completed: 10
Total books read: 12
SandyL10.5. Not All Bad!
Read a book by a single author who you first read in 2020, before 11/15
The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez
Read The Friend Zone on 2/19/20, my first time reading a book by this author
This book is not a re-read
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Points This Task: 10
Total Points: 635
Big Books Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies Tickets: 3
Tasks Completed: 37
Books Read: 50
SandyL15.1 - Groovy, Man
Day Picked: Day 1
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.
Better Not Pout by Annabeth Albert
*author's last name matches (Albert) matches Albert Moore of Sweetwater
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
Until You by Denise Grover Swank
*"You" found in: You Upset the Grace of Living When You Lie by Tim Hardin
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Points This Task: 15
Total Points: 650
Big Books Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies Tickets: 3
Tasks Completed: 38
Books Read: 52
SandyL25.1 - 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
Ink Enduring by Carrie Ann Ryan
animated ChRistmas
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
Love in Deed by L.B. Dunbar
all our Dreams wILl come to be
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Points This Task: 25
Total Points: 675
Big Books Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies Tickets: 3
Tasks Completed: 39
Books Read: 54
Sara G10.6. Please Phrase That in the Form of a Question.
In honor of Mr. Trebek, read a book with one of these "question words" in its title/subtitle - Who, What, When, Where, How, Why. The words must be standalone - no variations.
Where We Come From: A novel by Oscar Cásares
Points this post: 10
Total points: 905
Scooter&Siam20.4 - Golden Oldies - Sarah E's task: Silent Night
Option 1 chosen: Option 1: Read a book by a single author whose first and last initials can be found in SILENT NIGHT.
Read Paper Wife by Laila Ibrahim
Points: 20
Total: 225
Kathy KS20.3 – Best Review - Katy's task: Netflix Binges
Option B. Read a book from the Favorite Comfort Reads list.
Required: State which page your book can be found on when you post.
Hunting Season, by Nevada Barr
found on List page 4, currently #384
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Points for this task: 20
Total points : 305
Tasks completed: 14
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 2
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
Task 10.8 - Cookies!shortbread biscuits (aka cookies) on cover
Shortbread and Sorrow
(approved in help thread - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...)
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865 points
12 BB tix
3 GO tix
Mary P15.9 - A Trekkie is Born
Read a book with the MPG Science Fiction.
Sanctuary's Warlord by Nikita Slater
Points this post: 15
Total points: 285
10.10 - I Want Them All!A book with a word from the list of popular ice cream flavors in its title/subtitle: Pieces of Happiness: A Novel of Friendship, Hope and Chocolate by Anne Østby
Points this post: 10
Total points: 835
StaceyNC5.10 - The Digital Divide
Read a book written by a single author whose first and last initials can be found in ARPANET.
Book: The Awakening
Completed: 12/27/20
Author: Nora Roberts
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 335
Tasks Completed: 15
BB Tickets: 4
Julia10320.10 - Group Reads
Twelve Years A Slave
My comment is #25 in the discussion thread.
Claiming one GO ticket - this was first published in 1853
This post: 20 points, 1 GO
Total points: 905
BB: 9
GO: 7
Tasks completed: 47
Books read: 68
StaceyNC25.2 - Nick KY's task: Regina and the Mountains
This is a 2 book task. Read one Book 1 and one Book 2.
Book 1
Option A. Read a book with an author whose first and last initials are in REGINA KING.
Book: Origins
Completed: 2/13/21
Author: Ilona Andrews
Approved for length: line 2253 on SS
Book 2
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.
Book: Savage Run
Completed: 2/17/21
Mountain: Everest or Tres Cruces
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 360
Tasks Completed: 16
BB Tickets: 4
StaceyNC30.7 - TessaVanessa's task: Cars, Cars, Cars
2. VW Microbus:
❆ Read a book where the authors first and last initial can be found in VOLKSWAGEN.
Book: Ride Steady
Completed: 2/21/21
Author: Kristen Ashley
Pages: 640 -- BB ticket claimed
3. Dodge Challenger:
❆ Read a book with at least 3 words in the title (ignore subtitle) where the 1st letter of each title word is found in DODGE CHALLENGER.
Book: Dance of Death
Completed: 1/6/21
Pages: 560 pages -- BB Ticket claimed
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 390
Tasks Completed: 17
BB Tickets: 6
StaceyNC50.1 - TraceyL's task: Twister
This is a 3 book task. The total page count must be at least 750 pages.
My Spin: Left Foot -- Green
Book 1 - Left or Right
Option Left: Read a book by an author you have read from before.
Book: The Last True Hero
Completed: 1/27/21
Pages: 392
I have read 5-6 books by this author
Book 2 - Hand or Foot
Option Foot: Read a book with 4 or more words in the TITLE.
Book: The Rise of Wolf 8: Witnessing the Triumph of Yellowstone's Underdog
Completed: 2/6/21
Pages: 304
Book 3 - Color -- Green
Read a book where the cover is at least 50% the color from your spin according to Tineye.
Book:
Completed: 2/5/21
85% Green per Tineye
Pages: 392
Total Pages: 1088
Points this Post: 50
Total Points: 440
Tasks Completed: 18
BB Tickets: 6
VAL TX25.8 - Brooke TX's task: 2020 Wrapped -
This is a two book task.
Option 1 - Award Winners: Read a book that has WON an award.
The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
Option 3 - Published This Year: read a book first published in 2020 or 2021.
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
This post:
Points - 25
Total:
Points - 105
Amy FL10.6. Please Phrase That in the Form of a Question.
When I Hit You: Or, A Portrait of the Writer as a Young Wife (When)
Points this post: 10
Total points: 755
Coralie5.10 Freedom
The High Lord
This book is not on AR bookfinder which is hardly surprising as it is in no way a children’s book.
Total to date 630 points
Amy FL15.2 - Vietnam & the Antiwar Movement
Book 1: Eli's Promise (War > World War II)
Book 2: The Forever War (page 1 of list)
Points this post: 15
Total points: 770
Amy FL25.3 - Queen Bee Darlene's task: The Unfortunate Effect of Planning
Option 1: Don't Look for Me - Don't
Option 2B: The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King - Stephen King has 11 letters
(IL: UG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 17.0)
Points this post: 25
Total points: 795
20.4 - Golden Oldies - Sarah E's task: Silent NightOption 1: Book by a single author whose first and last initials can be found in SILENT NIGHT
The Infinite Noise by Lauren Shippen
Total Points: 750
25.4 Option 2:
Book A: 2+ word title begins w/ same letter
Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz
*Claiming BB ticket 608 pgs
Book B: author name contains LL or TT
Network Effect by Martha Wells
Total points: 810
Tasks completed: 47
Books read: 63
GO: 4
BB: 5(500) 1(750) (1000)
50.1 Twister result: left foot redBook 1: Option Left: Read a book by an author you have read from before.
The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side by Agatha Christie 351 pgs
Book 2: Option Foot: Read a book with 4 or more words in the TITLE.
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin 304 pgs
Book 3: cover is at least 50% red according to Tineye.
At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson
82.2 % #eb3843 Red
5.1 % #decdd5 Grey
2.6 % #e3868d Pink
2.1 % #f4e2a2 Yellow
2.0 % #b02d37 Red
1.8 % #add489 Green
1.3 % #79232a Red
1.1 % #34181a Brown
1.0 % #b9974f Brown
0.7 % #bbe1f8 Blue
*Claiming BB ticket 592 pgs*
Total points: 860
Tasks completed: 48
Books read: 66
GO: 4
BB: 6(500) 1(750) (1000)
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Kelly L
20.6 – Seasoned Reader - EShay's task: EShay's podcast connection
Option 1: Podcast proposition: Read a book recommended or mentioned on a podcast.
Outlawed was discussed on Novel Pairing's January 15th episode: https://novelpairings.com/2021/01/15/...
Kelly L20.6 – Seasoned Reader - EShay's task: EShay's podcast connection
Option 1: Podcast proposition: Read a book recommended or mentioned on a podcast.
The Remains of the Day was discussed on Novel Pairing's 6th episode:
https://novelpairings.com/2020/08/30/...
This post = 0 points, task already included in previous total, just swapping books
Total = 285 points
BBT = 2
Kelly L15.10 - The Digital Divide
Read a book written by a single author whose first and last initials can be found in ARPANET.
Outlawed is written by Anna North
AN = [A]RPA[N]ET
This post = 15 points
Total = 300 points
BBT = 2
Kelly L20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Tammy AZ's task: Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
Option 3 - ❄︎ Read a book where the author’s first and last initials can be found in OSCAR.
Annie and the Wolves is written by Andromeda Romano-Lax
AR = OSC[A][R]
This post = 20 points
Total = 320 points
BBT = 2
Kelly L15.8 - The Fab Four
Read a book with a 4-word title. Spaces determine words. All words count. Subtitles should be ignored.
Lead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change has a four-word title
This post = 15 points
Total = 335 points
BBT = 2
Kelly L15.7 - The British Invasion
Read a book set at least 50% in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland).
Seven Days of Us is set (fully) in the UK.
This post = 15 points
Total = 350 points
BBT = 2
Jen K30.3 - Cat's task: Eight Tiny Reindeer!
Pair: Dasher & Dancer
The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré
DAsher
The Pale-Faced Lie by David Crow
DanCer
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 730
Kelly L15.1 - Groovy, Man
Date chosen: Day 2 - Saturday, August 16 to Sunday, August 17
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. Required: State the matching name when you post.
Shit, Actually: The Definitive, 100% Objective Guide to Modern Cinema
Author Lindy West 's last name shared with Leslie West, of the band Mountain
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. Required: State the song title when you post.
The Bad Muslim Discount
"Bad" found in "Bad Moon Rising," by Creedence Clearwater Revival
This post = 15 points
Total = 365 points
BBT = 2
Jen K25.2 - Nick KY's task: Regina and the Mountains
Book 1: Option B: James Baldwin
Blood Runs Coal: The Yablonski Murders and the Battle for the United Mine Workers of America by Mark A. Bradley
jaMes Baldwin
Book 2: Option B:
Ring Shout
Mountain: tReS cruces
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Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 755
Kelly L20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Melinde's task: Food, glorious food!
Option 3: Appetizers. 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 Chicken Sisters = TCS
[S]HRIMP [C]OCK[T]AIL
This post = 20 points
Total = 385 points
BBT = 2
Kelly L5.8 - 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.
From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home contains the word LOVE
Track 17. "A Boy Like That/I Have LOVE"
This post = 5 points
Total = 390 points
BBT = 2
Kelly L15.5 - Let There Be Light(s)
Read a book with all the letters of LASER found in the TITLE only. Subtitles are excluded.
If Beale Street Could Talk
B[E][A][L]E [S]T[R]EET = LASER
This post = 15 points
Total = 405 points
BBT = 2
Kelly L50.1 - TraceyL's task: Twister
Twister spinner results: "Right Foot - Blue"
* Book 1 - Left or Right [RIGHT]
Option Right: Read a book by an author you have NOT read from before. Required: State that this author is new-to-you when you post.
Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal. I have not read anything by Balli Kaur Jaswall before.
* Book 2 - Hand or Foot [FOOT]
Option Foot: Read a book with 4 or more words in the TITLE. Ignore subtitles. Spaces determine words.
The Most Fun We Ever Had = 6 word title
**532 Pages = Big Book Ticket**
* Book 3 - Color [BLUE]
Read a book where the cover is at least 50% the color from your spin according to Tineye. Percentages of the same base color may be combined to achieve 50%.
Less
Tineye results:
63.7 %#c7e5e5 Blue
6.2 %#25467b Blue
4.0 %#7da7be Blue
63.7 + 6.2 + 4.0 = 73.9% BLUE
Total Page Count = 304 + 532 + 261 = 792, exceeding required minimum of 750 pages
This post = 50 points, 1 BBT
Total = 455 points
BBT = 3
Queen Bee Darlene20.9 Moderator's Pet - Tammy AZ's task: Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
3) authors 1st & last initials found in OSCAR
We Met in December by Rosie Curtis
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 875
Ana20.6 – Seasoned Reader - EShay's task: EShay's podcast connection
Option 3: Pew pew producer
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi.
The Author Initials T and M can be found in Murderbot.
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 110
Inge20.4 - Golden Oldies - Sarah E's task: Silent Night
Option 3.
My native language is Dutch, this book was originally published in English
Book: Queen of Babble
Points this task: 20
total points: 285
total books: 23
task completed: 19
BB ticket: 2
#pages this post: 309
total #pages: 8751
DeborahPost #21
30.5 - Sandy's task: Making the Best of It
You may choose two different options, or read two books from the same option.
2) Choker by Elizabeth Woods
EW: ESSENTIAL WORKER
233/600
2) A Stranger in Town by Kelley Armstrong
KA: ESSENTIAL WORKER
368/600
233+368=601 pages
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 385
Books Read: 28
Tasks Done: 21
Inge20.6 – Seasoned Reader - EShay's task: EShay's podcast connection
Option 4
Book: De lunchroom van de weduwen
Book is 158 pages long
Points this task: 20
total points: 305
total books: 24
task completed: 20
BB ticket: 2
#pages this post: 158
total #pages: 8909
Delicious Dee25.6 - Tien's task: Lunar New Year 2021
Option 1 - Can't Block My Love- Xavier Neal - new to me author
Option 3 -
- new to me author; tineye says 70%+ is redpoints this post: 25
Updated Total points: 930
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30. 7 - TessaVanessa's task: Cars, Cars, Cars
Option 2: VOLKSWAGEN
When You See Me by Lisa Gardner
Option 3: DODGE CHALLENGER
Dead Girl Running by Christina Dodd
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 510/990
Total Books Read: 40
Tasks Completed: 30/57