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WINTER CHALLENGE 2020
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Boston Kate
25.5 Verrry Interesting
Option 1: You Should See Me in a Crown
author Leah Johnson shares a last name with Arte Johnson
Option 3: A Phoenix First Must Burn
"Short stories" on main page
Points this post: 25
Total points: 115
Sarah E20.5 - Bigger is Better - Julia103's task: The Sixties, but When?
Option 1: Set in 1666
The Ashes of London
I read an ebook but have linked to the top paperback, no MMP
Total points: 670
Brooke TX20.5 - Bigger is Better - Julia103's task: The Sixties, but When?
Option 3: Read a book of at least 360 pages where the page count ends in 60 or 66.
Points
This Post: 20
Total Points: 860
Completed Tasks: 51
Books Read: 74
Brooke TX30.2 - Delicious Dee's task: LOST and FOUND
Book 1: Read a book that has been on your TBR for at least 3 years. First added to my GR TBR on 8/22/16:
Book 2B: Read a book by a NEW TO YOU author that can be found on the similar authors portion of the authors profile. By T.J. Klune, a new to me author:
Points
This Post: 30
Total Points: 890
Completed Tasks: 52
Books Read: 74
Amy B15.1 - Groovy, Man
Choose a day from the List of performances and events at Woodstock Festival.
Required: State the day you picked when you post.
Day 3
Read 2 books, one Book 1 and one Book 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. Names must match exactly but may be in any position (first, middle, last). Required: State the matching name when you post.
The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham - Uncle John Turner, third day (part of Johnny Winter's band)
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.
**These words may NOT be used: a, an, and (&), the, to
An American Sunrise by Joy Harjo- song: Morning Sunrise by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, 6am, third day
This Task: 15 Points
To Date: 720 Points
Elizabeth PTask 20.1 - Escape by Romance
Option 3: Author's initials in LISA KLEYPAS
Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews
lIsA kleypas
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 555
Total Tasks: 29
Golden Oldies: 3
Big Books: 9
Total Books: 38
Elizabeth PTask 20.9 - Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
Option Two - Book from list Best Female Lead Characters
Persuasion by Jane Austen
Page one of list
Published 1818, good for *1 Golden Oldies Ticket*
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 575
Total Tasks: 30
Golden Oldies: 4
Big Books: 9
Total Books: 39
Elizabeth PTask 25.3 - The Unfortunate Effect of Planning
Option 2 - Book with 11 letters in author's name
Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells
Martha Wells has 11 letters in her name
Option 4 - Book with both blue and yellow on cover
by Rebecca RoanhorseYellow letters, blue feathers/face
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 600
Total Tasks: 31
Golden Oldies: 4
Big Books: 9
Total Books: 41
Elizabeth PTask 25.1 - Christmas in the 1960s
Option Two - Author's initials in ANIMATED CHRISTMAS
One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews
AnImated christmas
Option Four - Book with mpg holiday whose author is new to you
Angel's Rest by Emily March
Emily March is a new to me author
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 625
Total Tasks: 32
Golden Oldies: 4
Big Books: 9
Total Books: 43
My apologies for the last minute barrage - didn't end up reading these books planned companions so had to do some moving around. Thank you for another wonderful season!
Amy W25.1 - Bluemoon's task: CHRISTMAS IN THE 1960S
I chose options 2 and 3.
Option 2: Read a book by a single author whose initials (first and last) are found in ANIMATED CHRISTMAS.
I read The Unidentified: Mythical Monsters, Alien Encounters, and Our Obsession with the Unexplained by Colin Dickey.
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.
I read Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien.
Points This Task: 25
Total Points to Date: 160
Sarah E50.1 - TraceyL's task: Twister
I got LEFT FOOT BLUE
Book 1 Left: Piranesi by Susanna Clarke - 267 pages
I have read Susanna Clarke before
I read an ebook but have linked to the top paperback, no MMP
Book 2 Foot: A Torch Against the Night
I read a kindle edition, MMP is Une Braise Sous La Cendre #2 - 571 pages
Big Book, 571 pages. Claiming 1 BB ticket.
Book 3 Blue:
I read a kindle edition, hardcover - no paperback or MMP - is The Silent Stars Go By - 240 pages
29.7 % #243460Blue
22.4 % #141b34Black
18.1 % #2d5ea1Blue
12.8 % #8aabd2Blue
11.4 % #4f4948Grey
1.3 % #e4ebf0Grey
1.3 % #93734eBrown
1.2 % #dca049Orange
1.0 % #b78b50Brown
0.8 % #a7a899Grey
29.7 % + 18.1 % + 12.8 % = 60.6 % Blue
267 + 571 + 240 = 1,078 pages
Total Points: 720
Total BBs: 7
Sarah E20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sara G's task: Remembrance
Option 2: Author whose first and last initials can be found in JERSEY CITY.
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien - top MMP edition
Big Book, 527 pages. Claiming 1 BB ticket.
I read this from the kindle omnibus edition The Lord of the Rings
Total Points: 740
Total BBs: 8
Sarah E20.4 - Golden Oldies - Sarah E's task: Silent Night
Option 2: All Things Bright and Beautiful
I read a kindle edition, top MMP is All Things Bright and Beautiful
My word is BRIGHT
Total Points: 770
My apologies for too many last day posts, and thanks for all the hard work of the mods in keeping this challenge going. You are all amazing!
Amy W5.10 - Freedom: Read a book of your choice that meets the SRC rules.
I read Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams.
Points This Task: 5
Total Points to Date: 165
PAULA S25.1 - Bluemoon's task: CHRISTMAS IN THE 1960S
Op. 2: Read a book by a single author whose initials (first and last) are found in ANIMATED CHRISTMAS.
author intitals AC found in Animated Christmas
The book was first published May 1942. I claim 1 Golden Oldie ticket
Op. 4: Start a new tradition this year by reading a book with the MPG Holiday by an author that is new to you.
The Snowman Killer
I read the kindle edition. PB link for reference (no MMPB): The Snowman Killer
This is a new to me author.
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Point this Post: 25
Total Points: 125
Big books: 1
Golden Oldies: 2
ETA: required info about new to me author
Readerboard Name: Kathy P20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Tammy AZ's task: Big Sky Documentary Film Festival]
Option 4 - The Fountains of Paradise
Author - Arthur C. Clarke
Totals
Points: 235
BB: 1
GO: 0
Total Tasks completed: 16
Total Books read: 20
Kristen IA20.10 - Group Reads
Read ONE of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season:
❋ Southern Literature - Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
I posted in the discussion thread: Post #39
I listened to the audiobook and have linked to the PB edition for page count
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 260/990
Tasks Completed: 14/57
BB: 0
GO: 0
Julia1035.8 - West Side Story
Jimmy the Hand
The word "Hand" matches "One Hand, One Heart".
This post: 5 points
Total points: 955
BB: 9
GO: 7
Tasks completed: 54
Books read: 75
MELANIE M 50.1 - TraceyL's task: Twister
I got "left foot blue
Book 1: left: An author I've read before
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas - read 2/11
984 pages (I started reading SJM four years ago)
Book 2: foot : title with four or more words
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas - read 2/27 (5 words in title) - (768 pages)
Book 3: blue more than 50% of cover is blue
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas - read 1/14 (626 pages)
58.4% blue per Tineye
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Points this task: 50
Total Points: 50
Total Tasks Completed: 1
Books claimed to-date: 3
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ10.1 - Shaken, not Stirred.
The Shameful Diary Of A Hopeless Romantic by Suzi Case
This book was written by a single author whose initials can be found in Sean Connery.
Link to PB edition: The Shameful Diary of a Hopeless Romantic
This post: 10 points
Total points to date: 345 points
Tasks completed: 22
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season **
FLY Task # 20.3 – Best Review - Katy's task: Netflix Binges
Option A. "The Queen's Gambit"
task: Read a book whose title contains the name of a chess piece
book: Magic's Pawn
how it fits: "pawn"
Points this post: 20
Total points: 495
Tasks completed: 23 /58
Big Book tickets: 2
Golden Oldies tickets: 1
MELANIE M30.7 - TessaVanessa's task: Cars, Cars, Cars
(2 books)
Book 1: Option 2: Author initials in VOLKSWAGEN
My Lord Scandal by Emma Wildes, read 12/7
Book 2: Option 4 - I picked the water scavenger beetle
Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman, read 12/26
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Points this task: 30
Total Points: 80
Total Tasks Completed: 2
Books claimed to-date: 5
Kristen IA****UNCLAIM Task #5.5 - Post #1890****
5.5 - Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In
Read a book that is book number 5 in a series.
Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory
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Points This Post: -5
Total Points: 255/990
Tasks Completed: 13/57
BB: 0
GO: 0
MELANIE M30.6 - Andy P.’s Task: The Litmus Test
(2 books)
Book 1: Read a book by a single author whose first or last name begins or ends with the sequence PH
It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, read 12/12
Book 2: Read a book where the word ACID or BASE may be made from the letters in its TITLE. Subtitles are excluded.
Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn, read 12/4 (either ACID or BASE may be made up from the title letters)
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Points this task: 30
Total Points: 110
Total Tasks Completed: 3
Books claimed to-date: 7
30.5 - Sandy's task: Making the Best of It(2 books)
Book 1: Read a book by a single author whose initials are found in ESSENTIAL WORKER.
A Strange Hymn by Laura Thalassa, read 1/30
Book 2: Read a book in which the main character is college teacher and a significant portion of the plot/subject takes place in an academic setting.
The main character, Scarlett, is a college literature professor, and the plot takes place on campus.
They Never Learn by Layne Fargo, read 1/23
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Points this task: 30
Total Points: 140
Total Tasks Completed: 4
Books claimed to-date: 9
30.2 - Delicious Dee's task: LOST and FOUND(2 books) - Approved in Help Thread post 103
Book 1 - LOST: Read a book that has been LOST on your TBR for at least 3 years (added to TBR list prior to 1 Dec 2017).
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, read 1/31
Book 2 - FOUND: Using your LOST book, read a book by a NEW TO YOU author found in the readers also enjoyed section (Option C)
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo, read 1/2 (new-to-me author)
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Points this task: 30
Total Points: 170
Total Tasks Completed: 5
Books claimed to-date: 11
FLY Task # 15.7 - The British Invasion
task: Read a book set at least 50% in the UK
book: Never Let Me Go
how it fits: set entirely in the UK
Points this post: 15
Total points: 510
Tasks completed: 24 /58
Big Book tickets: 2
Golden Oldies tickets: 1
Kristen IA20.1 - Most Improved - SandyL's Task: Escape by Romance
This is a one-book task. Your book must have a main page genre (MPG) of Romance.
Required: State which option you chose when posting.
Option 1: Read a book with a title of at least 3 words where the first letter of each word can be found in the phrase I NEED TO LAUGH.
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
I listened to the audiobook and linked to the PB edition.
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 275/990
Tasks Completed: 14/57
BB: 0
GO: 0
Kathy KS***UNCLAIMING***
50.1 - TraceyL's task: Twister
This is a 3 book task. The total page count must be at least 750 pages.
Results of the Twister spinner: Right hand - Blue
Book 1 - Option Right: Read a book by an author you have NOT read from before.
Western Rivermen, 1763-1861: Ohio and Mississippi Boatmen and the Myth of the Alligator Horse, by Michael Allen
this author is new-to-me
261 p. (hb)
Book 2 - Option Hand: Read a book with 3 words or less in the TITLE.
Wild Rain, by Beverly Jenkins
I read an ebook ARC of this title; mmpb=384 p.
Book 3 - Read a book where the cover is at least 50% the color from your spin according to Tineye.
Even Money, by Dick FrancisTineye results:
among others...
75.5 % #1d447f Blue
I read a large print hb of this title; pb=448 p. (no mmpb)
Total pages: 261+384+448=1093 pages (>750)
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Points for this task: 0
Total points : 335-50=285
Tasks completed: 15-1=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
EMurphy15.8 The Fab Four - 4-word title Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire
This Task:
Points: 15
Books Read: 1
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 385
Books Read: 26
GO Ticket: 3
BB Ticket +500: 1
BB Ticket +750: 1
Tasks Completed: 16
MELANIE M25.8 - Brooke TX's task: 2020 Wrapped
2 books
Book 1: Option 2: Read a book whose title or author's LAST name starts with E, I, Q, U, V, X, Y, or Z.
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn, read 2/14
Book 2: Option 3: first published in 2020 or 2021
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune, read 12/2 (published 3/17/20)
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Points this task: 25
Total Points: 195
Total Tasks Completed: 6
Books claimed to-date: 13
MELANIE M25.7 - Bookwrm526's task: I LOVE Reading Challenges
2 books
Book 1: Option 1: read a book set at least 50% in the Middle East, including Iran.
Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Ayar Nafisi, read 12/1 (set entirely in Iran)
Book 2: Option 4: choose a book that you read between January 1 and November 30, 2020. Read another book by this author. I read Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn on 9/1/20.
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn, read 2/14
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Points this task: 25
Total Points: 220
Total Tasks Completed: 7
Books claimed to-date: 15
Kathy KS50.1 - TraceyL's task: Twister
This is a 3 book task. The total page count must be at least 750 pages.
Results of the Twister spinner: Right hand - Blue
Book 1 - Option Right: Read a book by an author you have NOT read from before.
Western Rivermen, 1763-1861: Ohio and Mississippi Boatmen and the Myth of the Alligator Horse, by Michael Allen
this author is new-to-me
261 p. (hb)
Book 2 - Option Hand: Read a book with 3 words or less in the TITLE.
Cop Hater, by Ed McBain
mmpb=236 p.
Book 3 - Read a book where the cover is at least 50% the color from your spin according to Tineye.
Even Money, by Dick FrancisTineye results:
among others...
75.5 % #1d447f Blue
I read a large print hb of this title; pb=448 p. (no mmpb)
Total pages: 261+236+448=945 pages (>750)
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Points for this task: 50
Total points : 335
Tasks completed: 15
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 2
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
Kristen IA25.2 - Nick KY's task: Regina and the Mountains
This is a 2 book task. Read one Book 1 and one Book 2.
REQUIRED: State which option you chose for each book when you post.
Book 1
Option B. Read a book with an author whose first and last initials are in JAMES BALDWIN.
Playing for Keeps by Jill Shalvis
I listened to the audiobook and linked to the PB edition.
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.
KILIMANJARO
Love, Rosie by Cecelia Ahern - 512 pages
******I claim 1 BB Ticket for 512 pages******
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Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 300/990
Tasks Completed: 15/57
BB: 1
GO: 0
Amy FL25.6 - Tien's task: Lunar New Year 2021
1. The Final Six (siX)
2. These Women - Published in 2020, I was born in 1960 (Year of the Rat)
The authors of both books were new to me.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 990
Thanks, mods, for another great challenge and for all you do!
Brooklyn 5.8 – West Side Story
Read a book with a word in its title that matches a word from one of the songs on the album
The One by John Marrs
Matches “ONE” from “One Hand, One Heart”
Points this post: 5
Total points: 485/990
Tasks completed: 39/58
Books read: 41
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ15.1 - Groovy, Man
I selected Day 3 - Sunday, August 17 to Monday, August 18
Book 1 -
Roommaid by Sariah Wilson
The author of this book shares a name (Wilson) with Phillip Wilson who is a drummer for the Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Link to PB edition - Roommaid
Book 2 -
Down a Dark Road by Linda Castillo
The title of this book shares a word (road) in Tobacco Road (song #6 in set) by Johnny Winter
Link to PB edition: Ewige Schuld
This post: 15 points
Total points to date: 360 points
Tasks completed: 23
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season **
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ15.7 - The British Invasion
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
At least 50% of the book takes place in England (and is shown in the metadata).
Link to PB edition: The Midnight Library
This post: 15 points
Total points to date: 375 points
Tasks completed: 24
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season **
Brooklyn 25.1 – Christmas in the 1960’s
Option 2: Read a book by a single author whose first & last initials are found in ANIMATED CHRISTMAS
Wrong Alibi by Christina Dodd
Option 3: Read a book with a 3+ word title where the initial letter of each word is found in SOMEDAY ALL OUR DREAMS WILL COME TO BE
Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb
Points this post: 25
Total points: 510/990
Tasks completed: 40/58
Books read: 43
Brooklyn 25.2 – Regina and the Mountains
Book 1, Option B: Read a book by a single author whose first & last initials are found in JAMES BALDWIN
The Vanishing Season by Joanna Schaffhausen
Book 2, Option B: Read a book with a 2 word title where the first letter of each word is in one of the mountains listed
The Collectors by David Baldacci
TC in Tres Cruces
Points this post: 25
Total points: 535/990
Tasks completed: 41/58
Books read: 45
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ20.3 - Netflix Binges
Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
Option B - This book was on page 2 (book #165) of the
Favorite Comfort Reads list.
*Note - I did start this book prior to the start of the Winter 2020 season but I had only read 242 pages which is less than 50% of the total pages (629 pages).
This post: 20 points
Total points to date: 395 points
Tasks completed: 25
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season **
Kathy KS***UNCLAIMING***
25.8 - Brooke TX's task: 2020 Wrapped
Option 2 - Read a book whose title or author's LAST name starts with E, I, Q, U, V, X, Y, or Z.
Until Proven Guilty, by J.A. Jance
Until...
I listened to an audio ; 2nd mmpb (1st does not list pages) = 340 p.
Option 4 - Read a book with MPG Science Fiction.
The Returned, by Jason Mott
MPG: Science Fiction 87 users
I listened to an audio ; pb=338 (no mmpb)
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Points for this task: 0
Total points : 335-25=310
Tasks completed: 15-1=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
Congratulations, Amy FL! You'll have a 25 point task in the Spring Challenge.
MELANIE M25.5 - Amy FL's task: Verrry Interesting
2 books
Book 1: Option 1 - Read a book by a single author who shares a name with one of these funny people: .... Ruth Buzzi
The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware, read 1/16
Book 2: Option 2: Read a book with a title of at least three words where the first letter of each title word can be found in “You Bet Your Sweet Bippy!”
Sea of Ruin by Pam Godwin, read 12/3
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Points this task: 25
Total Points: 245
Total Tasks Completed: 8
Books claimed to-date: 17
MELANIE M25.4 - Kristina Simon's task: The Summer of Love
2 books
Option 1 - Flower Power
Book A: - Read a book with a flower or flowers on the cover.
Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell, read 2/12
Book B: Read a book with a word that has "ower" intact in the title/subtitle.
Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas, read 2/10
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Points this task: 25
Total Points: 270
Total Tasks Completed: 9
Books claimed to-date: 19
Brooklyn 25.3 – 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
Never Tell by Lisa Gardner
Option 2B: Read a book by an author with 11 letters in its name
Back Spin by Harlan Coben
Points this post: 25
Total points: 560/990
Tasks completed: 42/58
Books read: 47
MELANIE M25.3 - Queen Bee Darlene's task: The Unfortunate Effect of Planning
2 books
Book 1: Option 2B - Read a book with 11 letters in the title
Dark Harmony by Laura Thalassa, read 1/30
Book 2: Option 4 - Read a book with both blue and yellow on the cover. This book is one of the examples given in the task.
Beartown by Fredrik Backman, read 12/24
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Points this task: 25
Total Points: 295
Total Tasks Completed: 10
Books claimed to-date: 21
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