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SPRING CHALLENGE 2021
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Amy B20.5 - Bigger is Better - Ann A's Task: Big Books, Big Titles
In honor of Big Books and wordiness, read a book with a title/subtitle consisting of AT LEAST 8 WORDS. Remember, hyphenated words count as ONE word.
The Woo-Woo: How I Survived Ice Hockey, Drug Raids, Demons, and My Crazy Chinese Family by Lindsay Wong
This Task: 20 Points
To Date: 620 Points
Joanne MI5.6 - Are You Being Served?
Read a book with the MPG Humor or Comedy.
A Treasury of Royal Scandals: The Shocking True Stories of History's Wickedest, Weirdest, Most Wanton Kings, Queens, Tsars, Popes, and Emperors
Approved for MPG Humor in help thread-post #36
Points this task 5
Total Points 270
BB's 6
GO's 1
Joanne MI10.10 - Twitter - It's What's Happening
Read a book with a number of pages between 140 and 280
The Other Side of Everest: Climbing the North Face Through the Killer Storm 233 pages
Points this task 10
Total Points 280
BB's 6
GO's 1
Amy B5.2 - Antiques Roadshow
🌷Read a book that is considered an antique. For the purposes of this task, an antique is defined as a book that was first published at least 100 years ago (1921 and before).
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (1843)
This Task: 5 Points
To Date: 625 Points
Sarah E25.3 - Delicious Dee's Task: Series I’m Reading
Option 1: Series 1 – Sigma Force – James Rollins
Book A: The Last Odyssey - Sigma Force #15
I read an ebook, MMP is The Last Odyssey
Big Book, 576 pages. Claiming 1 BB ticket.
Book B: The Whisper of Stars - MPG Thriller and MPG Science Fiction
I read a kindle edition but have linked to the paperback, no MMP
Total Points: 120
Total BBs: 3
Andy P.Task # 10.5 - Spend the Day With a Knight
Read a book set during or about medieval times
The Devil's Novice by Ellis Peters
according to book's home page, set in 1140.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 640
Andy P.Task # 15.4. In honor of Captain Tom
Option 1
Book 1 - Read a book with a title of at least three words, where the initials of each title word can be found in "You'll Never Walk Alone."
One of Us by Tawni O'Dell
O in You'll and Alone
U in You'll
Book 2 - Read a book with an author name of Tom or Thomas
The Cloud of Unknowing by Thomas H. Cook
Points this post: 15
Total points: 655
Delicious Dee15.4. In honor of Captain Tom
Book A - As You Wish - AYW found in You'll Never Walk Alone' ebook only approved msg #8202 of the thead
Book B - The Widows of Wichita County - Jodi Thomas - Thomas as authors last name
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 685
Christine V10.10 - Twitter - It's What's Happening
The Giver
I read the indicated Kindle edition. The top MMPB has 179 pages.
The MPG Children's is listed. AR Info: IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 7.0
Points this post: 10
Total points: 110
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 7
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=0)
MEGSCL15.4. In honor of Captain Tom
Option 2
We All Looked Up by Tommy Wallach
TOTAL
700 points
3 big book
1 golden oldie
Mod
5.5 - M*A*S*H
Read a book found on the Medicine and Literature list.
Medicine and Literature p.1
The Physician. Noah Gordon. 5.9.21
Points this post: 5
Points total: 715
Tasks complete: 44/54
2 BB tickets - 768 pages
10.1 Spring starts Read The Dukes Daughter by Melinda McRae
Had 10 points
Worth 10 points
Have 20 points Now
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Rita
Suzannesea25.7 Brooke TX's Task: Deja Vu All Over Again
Option A
Book 1: Read a book published in 2020.
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Book 2: Read a book published in 2021.
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
Points this post: 25
Total points to date: 215
5.4 - Fawlty TowersThe Women's War by James Patterson & Shan Serafin
2 Ws found in title
Total this Post: 5
Golden Oldies: 1
Season Total: 645
DeborahPost #16
10.6 - My Baby, She Wrote Me a Letter
Epistolary Fiction: Page 1 #60
The Elegance of the Hedgehog
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 270
Books Read:19
Tasks Done: 16
50.1 - Chris MD's Task: Reliving the 70sI rolled 4—2—6
Book 1 even, a book of 250 pages or less: Books and Islands in Ojibwe Country: Traveling Through the Land of My Ancestors by Louise Erdrich
paperback edition Books and Islands in Ojibwe Country: Traveling Through the Land of My Ancestors 160 pages
Book 2 even, a book whose author's initials are found in ELTON JOHN: Troubles in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand
paperback edition Troubles in Paradise 352 pages
Book 3 even, a book with MPG historical fiction that was first published 1950-1999: Caravans by James A. Michener, first published 1963
320 pages
Points this post: 50
Total points: 565
Inge5.1 - All in the Family
De dochter van de nazi
dochter is Dutch for daughter.
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 185/900
Total Books Read: 17
Tasks Completed: 14/54
BB ticket: 1
CYNBAXTERTask #05.05 – M*A*S*H
Task Description: Read a book found on the Medicine and Literature list.
Book: Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks on Page 1 of the list
Points this post: 5 points
Total points to date: 630 points
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 7
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 0
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 5
CYNBAXTERTask #05.09 – Three's Company
Task Description: Read a book that is #3 in a series (series, #3).
Book: The Border: A Novel by Don Winslow
**This is a Big Book (752 pages). Claiming 2 BB tickets
Points this post: 5 points
Total points to date: 635 points
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 7
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 2
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 7
CYNBAXTERTask #25.03 – Delicious Dee's Task: Series I’m Reading
Task Description, Option 2, Book A: Read a book in the In Death series – Books must be WHOLE numbers only.
Book A: Glory in Death by J.D. Robb
Task Description, Option 2, Book B: Read a book from a series that has MORE than 15 books published at the beginning of this challenge.
Book B: Hammerhead Ranch Motel by Tim Dorsey which is the 17th volume in the series
Points this post: 25 points
Total points to date: 660 points
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 7
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 0
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 7
50.1 - Chris MD's Task: Reliving the 70s I rolled 1, 4, and 2.
Book 1: Fashion
ODD: Read a book with at least one man on the cover.
by Talia Hibbert Read 4/20/21Book 2: Music
Even: Read a book by a single author whose initials (all initials) are found in Elton John OR Bernie Taupin.
You Have a Match by Emma Lord Read 5/8/21
EL found in ELton.
Book 3: Books
Even: Read a book with an MPG of historical fiction that was first published in the second half of the 20th century (1950-1999).
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel Read 4/21/21
Like Water for Chocolate was first published in 1989.
Book 1: 377 pages
Book 2: 320 pages
Book 3: 222 pages
Total Pages: 919 > 750 page requirement.
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Points This Post: 50
Total Points: 500
Big Books Tickets Claimed:
Golden Oldies Tickets Claimed: 3
Jasmiina F20.4 - Golden Oldies - Lys's Task: Wintering at Riley:
Option 4: Read a book with a MPG of poetry:
Shine your Icy Crown by Amanda Lovelace.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 80
Golden Oldies this post:
Total Golden Oldies:
Big Book Tickets this post:
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+:
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
Joanna T50.1 - Chris MD's Task: Reliving the 70s
REQUIRED: List your numbers in your post.
My numbers are 4, 2, 4
Book 1: Fashion
Even: Hot Pants Read a book of 250 pages or less.
Home by J.A. Huss
I read the ebook; the paperback has 176 pages.
Book 2: Music
Even: Good-Bye Yellow Brick Road Read a book by a single author whose initials (all initials) are found in Elton John OR Bernie Taupin.
The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
Authors initials JL found in Elton John.
I read the audiobook; the most popular paperback has 291 pages.
Book 3: Books
Even: Blockbuster Historical Fiction: Read a book with an MPG of historical fiction that was first published in the second half of the 20th century (1950-1999).
Earthly Joys by Philippa Gregory
I read the audiobook. The most popular paperback has 516 pages.
This book was published in 1998.
I would like to claim one BB ticket for Earthly Joys, which has 516pp.
Total pages = 176 + 291 + 516 = 983 > 750
Task total: 50
BB this post: 1
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Grand total: 530
BB: 5
GO: 0
30.2 - Aprilleigh’s task: Agatha Christie, Queen of MysteryOption 2: Read a book found on one of these lists:
I chose Locked Room Mysteries
I listened to an audio version of The Valley of Fear (306 pages)
Found on page 1, slot 25 of Locked Room Mysteries list.
Option 3: Read a book by an author on the list similar to Agatha Christie.
V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton (416 pages)
author approved on Task Help Thread
New Points: 30
Total Points: 475
BB: 1
GO: 1
Sunshine25.5 - Cat's Task: Spring Springs
Option: 1
Book: What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe 3/3/21
How it Fits: #66
Option: 3
Book: 1984 by George Orwell 5/7/21
How it Fits: Author's first name is George
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 225
Books Read: 16
Sunshine25.6 - Amy FL's Task: Reminiscing
Option: 1
Book: The Last Town by Blake Crouch 4/30/21
How it Fits: TLT found in GET THE LED OUT
Option: 2
Book: How to Save an Undead Life by Hailey Edwards 3/14/21
How it Fits: Author's initials in QUADROPHENIA
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 250
Books Read: 18
Sunshine20.4 - Golden Oldies - Lys's Task: Wintering at Riley
Book: Hell & High Water by Charlie Cochet 5/5/21
How it Fits: MPG of LGBT
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 270
Books Read: 19
Sunshine30.3 - MAZZA1's Task: Pawn Sacrifice
Option: 1 - King
Option A:
Book: The Bourbon Kings by J.R. Ward 3/29/21
How it Fits: King in the title
Option C:
Book: The Dispatcher by John Scalzi 5/10/21
How it Fits: Takes place in Illinois
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 300
Books Read: 21
Mod
I read Dragonholder: The Life and Dreams (So Far) of Anne McCaffrey. I read the kindle edition, linked to the pb (no mmpb).
total points: 805
Mod
I chose option 2 and read On Basilisk Station by David Weber. I read the kindle edition, linked to the MMPB.
Author David matches David Prowse.
Space>Space Opera is second listed MPG.
total points: 820
StaceyNC5.9 - Three's Company
🌷Read a book that is #3 in a series (series, #3).
Book: Carnal Secrets
Completed: 4/30/21
#3 in Phoenix Pack
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 305
Tasks Completed: 19
Mod
For my first book, I used option A and read Fraud by David Rakoff - author initials are DR.
For my second book, I used option C and read Later, first published March 2, 2021. I read the kindle edition, linked to the top pb (no MMPB).
total points: 850
Mod
I rolled 4 5 2.
Book 1, even - I read Ghost Wall. I read the kindle edition, linked to the top pb (no MMPB) - 152 pages.
Book 2, odd - Gold Dust Woman: The Biography of Stevie Nicks - I listened to the audiobook, linked to the top pb (no MMPB) - 352 pages.
entire title, Gold Dust Woman, matches words in phrase GOLD DUST WOMAN.
Book 3, even - I read Fire Watch - I read the kindle edition, linked to the top mmpb - 271 pages.
historical fiction is 6th listed MPB.
book first published in 1985.
152+352+271=775 pages, exceeding required 750.
total points: 900
StaceyNC5.10 - Good Times
🌷Read a book of your choice that meets the SRC rules!
Book: Heart-Shaped Box
Completed: 5/6/21
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 310
Tasks Completed: 20
StaceyNC10.4 - Spring States
Read a book set at least 50% in a US state that was admitted to the Union during March, April, or May: Florida, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Wisconsin.
Book: The Other Mrs.
Completed: 5/4/21
Set in Maine
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 320
Tasks Completed: 21
StaceyNC20.4 - Golden Oldies - Lys's Task: Wintering at Riley
Option 1: Read a book from this list: Long Distance Relationships.
Book: Drunk Dial
Completed: 5/5/21
#2 on the list, page 1.
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 340
Tasks completed: 22
StaceyNC20.10 - Group Reads
Read ONE of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season
Book: Frankenstein
Completed: 5/10/21
Discussion Participation Post
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 360
Tasks Completed: 23
StaceyNC30.3 - MAZZA1's Task: Pawn Sacrifice
Option 1
Piece: Queen
a) The name of the piece is in the title
Book: Kill the Queen
Completed: 3/13/21
c). The setting of the book begins with ANY letter in your chosen playing piece.
Book: Dark Needs at Night's Edge
Completed: 5/6/21
Setting: New Orleans
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 390
Tasks Completed: 24
MARGO 20.3 - OLD TIME ROCK’N ROLLClaiming one BIG BOOK ticket - 636 pages
Option 3: Read a book by a single author whose author shares a name, first or last, with any band member listed.
Author - GORDON Mott
Band Member - Chyna GORDON (Former Touring Members)
Lithuanian Lullaby
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Points this task: 20
Total points: 215
Tasks completed: 13
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 1
Sue T20.1 - Most Improved - Coralie - Knit and Purl
Read a book with at least one letter K and at least one letter P in the title/subtitle.
Parker Pyne Investigates by Agatha Christie
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 75/900
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 5
Golden Oldies:
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
Elizabeth PTask 20.7 - Sugaring Season
Option 2 - Author's initials in MAPLE
A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny
maPLe
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 185
Total Tasks: 14
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Books: 1
Total Books: 16
ZachFor Task 10.8 - Bye, Bye Miss American Pie I read The Space Between Worlds which has the word space in it from the song lyrics.
Points this post: 10
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Totals:
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Points: 150
BBTs: 4
GOTs: 0
Jen K30.4 - Sandy's Task: Up and Down
Book 1: Love Is an Ex-Country
Published 2021, Pages 240
Book 2: The Education of an Idealist: A Memoir
Published 2019, Pages 592
*******Requesting 1 BB for 592 pages ********
240+592 > 600 pages
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 505
Big Books: 4
Theresa10.1 - Earth Day Every Day
The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah
New Hercule Poirot Mysteries #1
Points this post - 10
Total Points - 60
25.3 - Delicious Dee's Task: Series I’m ReadingOption 2A, a book from the In Death series: Glory in Death by J.D. Robb (In Death #2)
Option 2B, a book from a series that has more than 15 books published at the beginning of this challenge: Nightshade by Susan Wittig Albert (China Bayles #16)
27 books had been published in this series by the beginning of this challenge.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 590
FLY Task #5.6 - Are You Being Served?
task: 🌷 Read a book with the MPG Humor or Comedy.
book: Nothing to See Here
how it fits: MPG Humor
Points this post: 5
Total points: 345
Tasks completed: 19 /54
Big Book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 1
MEGSCL30.3 - MAZZA1's Task: Pawn Sacrifice
Option 1 - BISHOP
b) The name of the piece is found intact in the author’s name
A Constant Hum by Alice Bishop
c). The setting of the book begins with ANY letter in your chosen playing piece.
The Midnight Library (set in Bedford, see metadata)
TOTAL
730 points
3 big book
1 golden oldie
trishhartuk15.4 In honour of Captain Tom
Option 1.
Book 1: Read a book with a title where the initials of each word can be found in "You'll Never Walk Alone."
Where Echoes Live, Marcia Muller
W, L in WaLk;, E in Echoes
Book 2: Read a book with an author name of Tom...
Under the Paw, Tom Cox
Read the kindle edition. PB here
Points this task: 15
Books read: 2
Total points: 500
Tasks completed: 27
Golden oldies: 3
Big book tickets: 1
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Points: 5
Total points: 225