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SPRING CHALLENGE 2021
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trishhartuk5.5 M*A*S*H
Read a book found on the Medicine and Literature list.
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, Mary Roach (page 1, #1)
Points this task: 5
Books read: 1
Total points: 585
Tasks completed: 37
Golden oldies: 5
Big book tickets: 1
M1nks10.9 - The Provincial Lady in London - Pub 1932
* 1 x Golden Oldie Ticket *
Points this post: 10
Total points:275
Big Books: 5
Golden Oldies: 6
M1nks5.9 - Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener
(Included for length - Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener)
Points this post: 5
Total points:280
Big Books: 5
Golden Oldies: 6
M1nks5.7 - Agatha Raisin and the Love from Hell
Points this post: 5
Total points:285
Big Books: 5
Golden Oldies: 6
M1nks30.5 - 3. Agatha Raisin and the Curious Curate
4. Death of a Macho Man
Points this post: 30
Total points:315
Big Books: 5
Golden Oldies: 6
M1nks10.5 - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court - Pub 1889
* 1 x Golden Oldie Ticket *
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Ar...
https://www.biography.com/military-fi...
Points this post: 10
Total points:325
Big Books: 5
Golden Oldies: 7
M1nks25.2 - 1. Spinsters in Jeopardy
(Included for length - Spinsters In Jeopardy)
3. Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam
Points this post: 25
Total points:350
Big Books: 5
Golden Oldies: 6
Mod
15.4. In honor of Captain Tom
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." A,L,W
A Lowcountry Wedding. Mary Alice Monroe. 5.25.21
Book 2 - Read a book with an author name of Tom or Thomas
Without a Trace. Emily Thomas. 5.5.21
Points this post: 15
Points total: 835
Tasks complete: 51/54
M1nks15.9 - He Knew He Was Right - 992 Pgs/Pub 1869
* 2 x Big Book Tickets *
* 1 x Golden Oldie Ticket *
Points this post: 15
Total points:385
Big Books: 7
Golden Oldies: 7
M1nks30.2 - 1. Hallowe'en Party #3
2. The Mysterious Affair at Styles Pub 1920
Locked Room Mysteries Pg 1
* 1 x Golden Oldie ticket *
Points this post: 30
Total points: 415
Big Books: 7
Golden Oldies: 8
Cindy FTask 10.10 It's What's Happening
Number of pages between 140 and 280 inclusive
Christmas is Murder: A Chilling Short Story Collection by Val McDermid
246 pages
Points this post:10
Total points:240
Books read:21
Golden Oldies:0
Big Books:4 tickets
Tasks completed:18
Cindy FTask 10.4 Spring States
Set in Florida
Swamplandia! by Karen Russell
Points this post:10
Total points:250
Books read:22
Golden Oldies:0
Big Books:4 tickets
Tasks completed:19
trishhartuk10.7 The Uncola
Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle that BEGINS with "UN".
The Unexpected Guest, Agatha Christie, novelised by Charles Osbourne
Points this task: 10
Books read: 1
Total points: 595
Tasks completed: 38
Golden oldies: 5
Big book tickets: 1
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ20.7 - Sugaring Season
The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
Option 2 - This is a book by a single author with their first and last initials found in the word “maple” (LA)
Link to PB edition: The Bromance Book Club
This post: 20 points
Total points to date: 510 points
Tasks completed: 30
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season *
CeeleeTask 20.10 Group Read
Read one of the Group Reads and participate in the discussion of the book in the discussion thread.
I read The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
The Bear and the Nightingale
My participation in the discussion occurs at post #24 on May 26, 2021
Total Points for task: 20
Total Books Read for Task: 1
Total Big Books Tickets Claimed for Task: 0
Total Golden Oldies Tickets Claimed for Task 0
Total Points for Spring Challenge 2021: 80
Total Tasks Completed for S[ring Challenge 2021: 5
Total Books Read for Spring Challenge 2021: 6
Total Big Books Tickets Claimed for Spring Challenge 2021: 0
Total Golden Oldies Tickets Claimed for Spring Challenge 2021: 0
15.5 It's Outta HereAugust Snow by Stephen Mack Jones
300 pages in book. The 3 and 0 are in 75530.
Post Total: 15
Grand Total: 305
Jen K25.2 - Janet F’s Task: Burgess Shale
Option 1: How Much of These Hills Is Gold
theSe hillS iS
Option 4: Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden
WonDerful
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Point This Task: 25
Total Points: 750
Big Books: 5
Sarah E25.5 - Cat's Task: Spring Springs
Option 3: Travels with Rachel: In Search of South America by George Mahood
I read a kindle edition but have linked to the paperback, no MMP
Option 4:
Total Points: 510
Robin P25.2 - Cat's Task: Spring Springs - 2 books
Option 2: all letters of LION/LAMB in title/subtitle
Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All
Found in BLAck wOMeN/ equaLIty
Option 4: bridge & body of water on cover
The Last Moriarty
Approved by Cat in Message 40 of Task Help
Points this task: 25
Total points: 625
BB: 4 GO: 7
EMurphy30.5 TessaVanessa's Task: Thank You, Dr. Seuss!
Option 3: First published in March Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris (March 2018)
Option 4: Published between 1994 and 2004 Exquisite Corpse Poppy Z. Brite
This Task:
Points: 30
Books Read: 2
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 435
Books Read: 31
GO Ticket: 1
BB Ticket +500: 1
BB Ticket +1000: 1
Tasks Completed: 22
Sarah E30.1 - Dlmrose’s Task: Same Name
Book 1: The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett
I read an ebook, top MMP is The Light Fantastic
Book 2: Magic Kingdom for Sale--Sold by Terry Brooks
I read an ebook, top paperback - no MMP - is Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold
Total Points: 540
Sarah E30.5 - TessaVanessa's Task: Thank you, Dr. Seuss!
Option 2: WACKY WEDNESDAY
Salted Caramel Killer
I read a kindle edition, paperback - no MMP - is Salted Caramel Killer (Cupcakes in Paradise)
Option 4: Published 2000
Balzac and the Little Chineses Seamstress
I listened to an audio, top MMP is Balzac et la Petite Tailleuse chinoise
Total Points: 570
5.8 - Monty Python's Flying CircusThe Color Purple by Alice Walker
Date Read: 5/26
How It Fits: On page 1 of list.
Points This Post: 5
Totals:
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Points: 645
BBTs: 3
GOTs: 3
25.1 - Teri-K's Task: Don't Panic!Book 1:
Option 1
The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
Date Read: 5/25
How It Fits: New to me book; on page 4 of list
Claiming Big Book Ticket: 509pgs
Book 2:
Option 3
Mud, Sweat & Gears: Cycling From Land's End to John O'Groats by Ellie Bennett
Date Read: 5/12
How It Fits: New to me book; MPG Travel
Total Pages: 509 + 301 = 810pgs
Points This Post: 25
Totals:
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Points: 670
BBTs: 4
GOTs: 3
50.1 - Chris MD's Task: Reliving the 70sRoll #1: 6
Book 1
Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett
Date Read: 5/21
How It Fits: 240pgs
Roll #2: 6
Book 2
Vanishing Dreams by Nicole Edwards
Date Read: 5/17
How It Fits: Author Initials NE - EltoN john
Roll #3: 3
Refusal by Felix Francis
Date Read: 5/26
How It Fits: Sid Halley series originally written by Dick Francis who died 14 Feb 2010
Claiming Big Book Ticket: 500pgs
Total Pages: 240 + 214 + 500 = 954
Points This Post: 50
Totals:
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Points: 720
BBTs: 5
GOTs: 3
Sara G25.7 - Brooke TX's Task: Deja Vu All Over Again
Option A: Year After Year
Book 1: Read a book first published in 2020.
K-pop Confidential by Stephan Lee
Book 2: Read a book first published in 2021.
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Points this post: 25
Total points: 710
Bookwrm526Task #10.9 - Just What the Doctor Ordered
Read a book written by a single author with the letters M and D in the author's name. I read Death of a New American by Mariah Fredericks.
Total points so far: 830
25.2 - Janet F’s Task: Burgess ShaleOption 1: Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
At least 3 of the letter S in the title
Option 3: Bella Tuscany - published in 1999
Published between 1989 & 2014
Total points: 290
Same NameInside the O'Briens by Lisa Genova
Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger
Post Total: 30
Grand Total: 335
30.4 Up and DownBook 1
Playing Nice by J.P. Delaney
402 pages; pub. 2020
Book 2
The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
416 pages; pub. 2019 (more pages & earlier publication than book 1
Points this post: 30
Total points: 270
BB tickets: 4
Tasks completed: 19
Books read: 21
20.1 - Most Improved - Coralie's Task: Knit and PurlThe Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by H.G. Parry
❇︎ K in Unlikely; P in Escape ❇︎
Total points: 350 + 20 = 370
Kai5.5 - M*A*S*H
Found on the Medicine and Literature list
Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
Page 1
Books Read for Challenge: 43
Total New Points: 5
Total Challenge Points: 560
PAULA S10.7 - The Uncola
Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle that BEGINS with "UN".
UNcle begins with UN
I read the kindle edition. PB link for reference (no MMPB): Uncle and Ants
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Point this Post: 10
Total Points: 300
Big books: 4
Golden Oldies: 4
PAULA S20.5 - Bigger is Better - Ann A's Task: Big Books, Big Titles
Read a book with a title/subtitle consisting of AT LEAST 8 WORDS.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
I read the ebook. MMPB link for reference: The Ocean at the End of the Lane
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Point this Post: 20
Total Points: 320
Big books: 4
Golden Oldies: 4
PAULA S20.6. Seasoned Reader - Iulia's Task: Honoring Zen, the Brave Tomcat
Option 3. Read a book written by an author whose first and last initials may be found in the phrase: "Strong, wise cats"
Cyankalium och champagne
author initials AC found in "strong, wise CAts"
*** This book was first published in 1944. I claim 1 GO ticket ***
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Point this Post: 20
Total Points: 340
Big books: 4
Golden Oldies: 5
PAULA S25.3 - Delicious Dee's Task: Series I’m Reading
Option 2: Series 2 – In Death series – J.D. Robb
Book A - Read a book in the In Death series
- In Death #1I read the kindle edition. MMPB link for reference: Naked in Death
Book B - Read a book from a series that has MORE than 15 books published at the beginning of this challenge.
- Christer Wijk #21There are 43 books in the Christer Wijk Series
I read the ebook. PB link for reference (no MMPB): Ei paluulippua
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Point this Post: 25
Total Points: 365
Big books: 4
Golden Oldies: 5
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Jen K's Task: Sugaring SeasonOption 1, a book that has the word "sugar" intact in the title: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
mass market paperback edition Mi Nombre es Liberty 400 pages
Points this post: 20
Total points: 800
MARGO 25.8 - QueenBeeDarlene's TaskOption 1A:
Read a book by Fredrik Backman
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Option 2B:
Read a book set at least 50% in Iceland
Setting approved in Task Help message 8: by Darlene
Storytellers
Posted paperback but read Kindle
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Points this task: 25
Total points: 295
Tasks completed: 17
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 1
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Amy B10.1 - Spring Starts
Read a book that is book number 1 in a series (series, #1) The series name and number must be indicated in the GR title listing in grayscale parentheses following the title.
Autumn by Ali Smith (Seasonal #1)
This Task: 10 Points
To Date: 850 Points
Bookwrm526Task #25.5 - Spring Springs
Option 1: Read a book from this list: Science Writing. I read Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong—and the New Research That's Rewriting the Story by Angela Saini, on page 2 of the list.
Option 2: Read a book with all the letters LION and LAMB in the title / subtitle. I read Clockwork Phoenix 2: More Tales of Beauty and Strangeness edited by Mike Allen (LO in clockwork, IN in phoenix, LA in tales, M in more, B in beauty).
Total points so far: 855
trishhartuk10.9 Just What the Doctor Ordered
Single author with M and D in the name.
The Dance of the Seagull, anDrea caMilleri
read the kindle version. PB here
Points this task: 10
Books read: 1
Total points: 605
Tasks completed: 39
Golden oldies: 5
Big book tickets: 1
Task 30.3 - MAZZA1's Task: Pawn SacrificeOption 1: The chess piece I chose was "King"
A - the name of the piece is in the title. I read The King's Gambit
C - the setting of the book begins with ANY letter in your chosen playing piece. The book I read was The White Tiger which is based in India.
Points this task: 30
Total Points: 305
Brooke TXUNCLAIM
20.6. Seasoned Reader - Iulia's Task: Honoring Zen, the Brave Tomcat
Option 3. Read a book written by an author whose first and last initials may be found in the phrase: "Strong, wise cats".
Points
This Post: 20
Total Points: 70
Completed Tasks: 3
Books Read: 31
Brooke TXUNCLAIM
25.6 - Amy FL's Task: Reminiscing
Option 1: Read a book with a title of at least three words where the first letter of each title word can be found in GET THE LED OUT.
Option 2: Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in QUADROPHENIA.
Points
This Post: 25
Total Points: 25
Completed Tasks: 1
Books Read: 31
Brooke TX5.1 - All in the Family
Read a book with the name of a family member in the title/subtitle.
Points
This Post: 5
Total Points: 165
Completed Tasks: 14
Books Read: 66
Brooke TX5.2 - Antiques Roadshow
Read a book first published at least 100 years ago.
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 8.0
Points
This Post: 5
Total Points: 170
Completed Tasks: 15
Books Read: 66
Brooke TX5.3 - The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Read a book written by a single author who uses 3 names/initials.
Points
This Post: 5
Total Points: 175
Completed Tasks: 16
Books Read: 66
Brooke TX5.4 - Fawlty Towers
Read a book with 2 Ws in title/subtitle OR in the author's name.
Points
This Post: 5
Total Points: 180
Completed Tasks: 17
Books Read: 66
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Points this post: 25
Total points:265
Big Books: 5
Golden Oldies: 5