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SPRING CHALLENGE 2021
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Amy FL30.3 - MAZZA1's Task: Pawn Sacrifice
Option 2: a)
Tineye: 77.0 % #0a0600 Black
872 pages
Points this post: 30
Total points: 875
20.6 Honoring Zen, the Brave TomcatOpt 2 "zen" in title or found intact in title/subtitle
Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black Women in America
"zen" found in citiZEN
Total: 20
Total/challenge: 350
30.4 - Sandy's Task: Up and DownBook 1: Any Book
The Invention of Sound Audiobook
The Invention of Sound PB 240 Pages
First Published 2020
Book 2 - your second book must go up in pages (that is, more pages than book 1) and down in publication date (published in an earlier year than book 1).
Spin
Spin MMPB 464 Pages
First Published 2005
240 + 464 = 704 Pages
Points Earned This Post: 30
Total Points Earned: 410
Golden Oldie Tickets: 2
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
Sarah E10.1 - Spring Starts
Malice in Maggody (Arly Hanks #1)
I read an ebook, MMP is Malice in Maggody
Total points: 780
Sarah E10.8 - Bye, Bye Miss American Pie
My word is JACK from the line "So come on Jack be nimble, Jack be quick"
Stalking Jack the Ripper
I listened to an audio, MMP is Stalking Jack the Ripper
Total points: 790
Sarah E20.8. Nickels & Dimes - MegSCL's Task: 21 Years and 21 Centuries
I generated the number 12
Option A: First published in 2012
1,227 QI Facts to Blow Your Socks Off
I read a kindle edition, top paperback - no MMP - is 1,227 QI Facts To Blow Your Socks Off
Total points: 810
Sarah E25.2 - Janet F’s Task: Burgess Shale
Option 1: At least 3 of the letter S in the title
Cumberland Sausage Shocker: Albert Smith's Culinary Capers Recipe 6
I read the kindle edition, paperback - no MMP - is Cumberland Sausage Shocker: Albert Smith's Culinary Capers Recipe 6
Option 3: First published in 2014
Like No Other
I listened to an audio but have linked to the top paperback, no MMP
Total points: 835
Christine V20.3 - Best Review - Joanne MI's Task: OLD TIME ROCK’N ROLL
Option 2: The House in the Cerulean Sea Song: Nutbush City Limits
I read the indicated Kindle edition. The top PB (no MMPB available) has 396 pages. The House in the Cerulean Sea
Points this post: 20
Total points: 150
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 9
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=0)
Sarah E25.8- QueenBeeDarlene's Task: 3 Genres I love, and 1 that I hate
Option 1B: All the letters GOAT in title
The Colour of Magic - The cOlour of mAGic
I read an ebook, top MMP is The Color of Magic
Option 3: Author initials in SAD AND LONELY
Crooked Heart by Lissa Evans
I read an ebook but have linked to the top paperback, no MMP
Total points: 860
PAULA S10.9 - Just What the Doctor Ordered
Read a book written by a single author with the letters M and D in the author's name.
by Maddie DayMD found in MaDdie
I read the kindle edition. PB link for reference (no MMPB): Grilled for Murder
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Point this Post: 10
Total Points: 375
Big books: 4
Golden Oldies: 5
PAULA S10.2 - Earth Day Every Day
Read a book with a main page genre of Conservation, Ecology, or Environment
mpg Environment 300 users
I listened to the audio book. PB link for reference (no MMPB): La vie secrète des arbres
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Point this Post: 10
Total Points: 385
Big books: 4
Golden Oldies: 5
Sara G10.3 - ABBA
Read a book with ALL the letters ABBA in the title and/or subtitle, 2 As and 2 Bs.
The Last Bathing Beauty by Amy Sue Nathan
THE LAST BATHING BEAUTY
Points this post: 10
Total points: 730
trishhartuk5.8 Monty Python's Flying Circus
Read a book found on the Cult Classics list.
The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli (page 2, #105)
Golden oldie: first published in 1532
Points this task: 5
Books read: 1
Golden oldie: 1 – first published in 1532
Big book: No
Total points: 620
Tasks completed: 41
Golden oldies: 6
Big book tickets: 1
Julia10315.8. It's Black and White
Furia (set in Argentina)
This post: 15 points
Total points: 815
BB: 3
GO: 3
Tasks completed: 50
Total books read: 64
25.2 Burgess ShaleOption 1
This Is Not the Jess Show by Anna Carey
There are 3 S's in the title.
Option 4
One by One by Ruth Ware
Author's initials can be found in WONDERFUL LIFE
Points this post: 25
Total points: 295
BB tickets: 4
Tasks completed: 20
Books read: 24
Brooke TXTask # 25.4 Andy P.’s task: Check Your Eyesight
Read two books whose titles/subtitles each contain a word of at least 5 letters that has only one “interior” letter that is different. With SMALL & SHALL:
Points
This Post: 25
Total Points: 790
Completed Tasks: 48
Books Read: 70
Brooke TX30.2 - Aprilleigh’s task: Agatha Christie, Queen of Mystery
Option 1: Read a book found on the And Then There Were None: Deadly Parties list.
Option 2: Read a book found on the list Popsugar 2021 #13 - A Locked Room Mystery.
Points
This Post: 30
Total Points: 820
Completed Tasks: 49
Books Read: 70
Chris MD30.5 Thank You, Dr. Seuss
Option 1: Author's initials are D.R.
Dark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn
I read the Kindle edition of this book. There is no MMP. The top paperback has 388 pages.
Option 3: Book published in March of any year
The Consequences of Fear by Jacqueline Winspear
Published March 23, 2021
I listened to the audio version of this book. There is no MMP. The top paperback has 352 pages.
Total points: 210
Chris MD50.0 Reliving the 70s
I rolled 5, 4, 6
Book 1 - odd - Man of the cover
by James R. BennBook 2 - even - Author initials in Elton John
Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich
I listened to the audio version of this book. The top MMP has 322 pages.
Book 3 - even - MPG of historical fiction that was first published in the second half of the 20th century
The Trembling Hills by Phyllis A. Whitney
Historical Fiction is 5th on the MPG list and the book was first published in 1956.
Book 1: 384 page
Book 2: 322 pages
Book 3: 312 pages
Total: 1,018 pages
Total points: 260
That's it for me. Thanks, mods!
Brooke TX15.6. It's Saturday!
Read a book with a day of the week in the title.
Points
This Post: 15
Total Points: 835
Completed Tasks: 50
Books Read: 70
StaceyNC30.1 - Dlmrose’s Task: Same Name
Read 2 books each written by a different author who shares the same first name.
Book 1: Drop Dead Gorgeous
Completed: 5/13/21
Author: Lauren Landish
Book 2: The Dream Guy Next Door
Completed: 5/30/21
Author: Lauren Blakely
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 545
Tasks Completed: 33
Kim O50.1 - Chris MD's Task: Reliving the 70s
My numbers are 6-2-1
Book 1: Fashion Even: Hot Pants – Read a book of 250 pages or fewer.
The Matisse Stories 144 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.
Finding Dorothy 384 pages
Book 3: Books Odd: Death Comes as the End, or Does It? – Read a book that features characters created by a now deceased author.
The Murder of Mary Russell 416 pages
The original author was Arthur Conan Doyle, who died July 7, 1930.
Total page count (144 + 384 + 416 = 944) > 750
Points this task: 50
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Totals:
Points: 295
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+: 0
Golden Oldies: 2
Tasks completed: 14
Task 10.2 – Earth Day Every Day Book chosen: World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments
Fits task: MGP Environment
Format read: hardcover
# of pages: 165 (printed edition)
Points this post: 10 points
Total points to date: 615 points
Task 15.1 – Continuing on ... Book 1 chosen: Punching the Air
Fits task: meets SRC requirements and has at least 2 words
Format read: audio with ebook readalong
# of pages: 400 (printed edition)
Book 2 chosen: Air Storm
Fits task: meets SRC requirements and has at least 2 words and first word of the title is the same as the last word in the title of book 1 (air)
Format read: ebook
# of pages: 192 (printed edition)
Points this post: 15 points
Total points to date: 630 points
Amy FL25.1 - Teri-K's Task: Don't Panic!
Option 1: Invisible Monsters (page 1 of Trippy Books list - #63)
Option 3: Wanderlove - MPG Travel
Points this post: 25
Total points: 900
Thanks, Mods, for another great challenge!
Task 20.8 – Nickels & Dimes Book chosen: Option A
Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman
Fits task: Number generated = 16; book first published in May 2016
Format read: audio
# of pages: 260 (printed edition)
Points this post: 20 points
Total points to date: 650 points
Task 30.1 – DLMRose's Task: Same Name Book 1 chosen: World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
Fits task: author's first name = Max
Format read: audio
# of pages: 342 (printed edition)
Book 2 chosen: Vanishing in the Haight
Fits task: author's first name = Max
Format read: audio with ebook readalong
# of pages: 390 (printed edition)
Points this post: 30 points
Total points to date: 680 points
Task 30.2 – Aprilleigh's Task: Agatha Christie, Queen of Mystery Book 1 chosen: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Fits task: Locked Room Mysteries list, page 1, pos. 2
Format read: audio
# of pages: 288 (printed edition)
Book 2 chosen: The Da Vinci Code
Fits task: author on list similar to Agatha Christie (listed as approved in help thread)
Format read: audio
# of pages: 398 (printed edition)
Total number of pages: 288+389=686
Points this post: 30 points
Total points to date: 710 points
ROBIN PTask 30.2 – Aprilleigh's Task: Agatha Christie, Queen of Mystery
Book 1 - Locked Room Mysteries - The Devil and the Dark Water
On PopSugar list, #11
Paperback, 480 pages, no mmpb
Book 2 - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club
Dorothy L. Sayers is on list of authors similar to Agatha Christie
Paperback, 256 pages
Total pages 480+256 = 736 (600 required)
Points this post: 30
Total points: 675
BB:4 GO:7
Stephanie12720.4 - Golden Oldies - Lys's Task: Wintering at Riley
Option 3: Read a book, fiction or nonfiction, with an LGBT MPG.
Shuggie Bain
Points this post: 20
Total points: 190/900
Tasks completed: 14/54
Books read: 15
Stephanie12720.6. 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".
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson
Points this post: 20
Total points: 210/900
Tasks completed: 15/54
Books read: 16
FLY Task #20.1. Most Improved Player - Coralie's Task: Knit and Purl
task: Read a book with at least one letter K and at least one letter P in the title
book: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
how it fits: unliKely Pilgrimage
Points this post: 20
Total points: 610
Tasks completed: 34 /54
Big Book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 2
Task 50.1 - Reliving the 70sI rolled 3, 3, 4.
Book 1: Odd: Read a book with at least one man on the cover.
How to American: An Immigrant's Guide to Disappointing Your Parents (2018) by Jimmy O. Yang (Hardcover, 240 pages) [791.43028]
Book 2: Odd: Read a book with one of these words in the title (subtitles not included): DON’T STOP GO YOUR OWN WAY GOLD DUST WOMAN. Words must match exactly.)
Heart of Gold (2000) by Sharon Shinn (Mass Market Paperback, 342 pages)
Book 3: Even: Read a book with an MPG of historical fiction that was first published in the second half of the 20th century (1950-1999).
Doctor Copernicus (The Revolutions Trilogy #1) (1976) by John Banville (Paperback, 242 pages)
Pagecount:
240 + 342 + 242 = 824 > 750
285 + 50 = 335
Tasks Completed: 20
Points for this post: 50
Points thus far: 285 + 50 = 335
Books read: 26
Pages read: 8,239
Read but not claimed: 00
Goodreads Authors: 13
Golden Oldies: 00
Inge5.3 - The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Als morgen niet bestaat
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 295/900
Total Books Read: 26
Tasks Completed: 20/54
BB ticket: 1
Inge20.3 - Best Review - Joanne MI's Task: OLD TIME ROCK’N ROLL
option 1
De verloren kinderen
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 315/900
Total Books Read: 27
Tasks Completed: 21/54
BB ticket: 1
Inge30.2 - Aprilleigh’s task: Agatha Christie, Queen of Mystery
option 1
A Question of Murder
found on page 1 book 36
Option 3
Sharp Objects
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 345/900
Total Books Read: 29
Tasks Completed: 22/54
BB ticket: 1
10.1 - Spring StartsA book that is #1 in a series: Something Fresh by P.G. Wodehouse (Blandings Castle #1)
Points this post: 10
Total points: 860
Shelby
25.1 - Teri-K's Task: Don't Panic!
Option 1
Read a book from this Trippy Books List.: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, by Douglas Adams
How Fits: #57 on Pg 1 of Trippy Books & New to Me - Page Count: 306
AND
Option 1
Read a book from this Trippy Books List.: The Hazel Wood, by Melissa Albert
How Fits: #265 on Pg 3 of Trippy Books & New to Me - Page Count: 359
Total Page Count: 665
Points this post: 25
Total points: 825
Big Books: 2
Golden Oldies: 2
Shelby
50.1 - Chris MD's Task: Reliving the 70s
Dice Roll: Odd/Even/Even - 1/4/6
Book 1
Read a book with at least one man on the cover.: In the Requiem, by Hailey Turner
How Fits: Cover - One Man & Page Count: 432
AND
Book 2
Read a book by a single author whose initials (all initials) are found in Elton John OR Bernie Taupin.: Outlawed, by Anna North
How Fits: Author: In Bernie Taupin, Anna North & Page Count: 264
AND
Book 3
Read a book with an MPG of historical fiction that was first published in the second half of the 20th century (1950-1999).: Forever in Your Embrace, by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
How Fits: MPG - Historical Fiction, Published - 1992 & Page Count: 547
Claiming 1 Big Book Ticket - Page Count 547
Total Page Count: 1243
Points this post: 50
Total points: 875
Big Books: 3
Golden Oldies: 2
ROXYTask 10.5 - Spend the Day with a Knight
Storm from the East: From Genghis Khan to Khubilai Khan
Points this post: 10
Total points: 150+10=160
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50.1 - Chris MD's Task: Reliving the 70s
Book 1: Fashion
Even: Hot Pants – Who wears short shorts?We wear short shorts! The fashion trend of the early 70s. Read a book of 250 pages or less.
I rolled a 6. I read Why Did I Ever It has 208 pp.
Book 2: Music
I rolled a 3.
Odd: Rumours – This is probably my favorite album of all-time. Read a book with one of these words in the title (subtitles not included): DON’T STOP GO YOUR OWN WAY GOLD DUST WOMAN. Words must match exactly.
I read Girl, Woman, Other. It has 453 ppl.
Book 3: Books
I rolled a 1
Odd:
Read a book that features characters created by a now deceased author, but written by a different author as a continuation of the original work(s).
I read The Monogram Murders, which is a Hercule Poirot book taken up by Sophie Hannah. She wrote this after the original Hercule Poirot author, Agatha Christie, died January 12, 1976.
This book has 302 pp.
208+453+302=963
points: 315
books read: 24
tasks completed: 18
task in progress: 1
Big Books: 1
pages read: 8402
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Jen K20.3 - Best Review - Joanne MI's Task: OLD TIME ROCK’N ROLL
Option 3. Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell
David matches former touring member: David Caswell – trumpet (1979–1980)
**********Requesting 1 BB for 574 pages**********
574 pages > 250 pages
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 835
Big Books: 6
Delicious Dee25.1 - Teri-K's Task: Don't Panic!
Option 1 - The Lost Symbol - found on pg 4 of the Trippy Books list (position 324); new to me book
Option 2 - Fail Until You Don't: Fight Grind Repeat - has 224pgs, new to me book
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 845
Delicious Dee30.2 - Aprilleigh’s task: Agatha Christie, Queen of Mystery
Option 1 - In the Dark - found on pg 1 (position 16) on the Deadly Parties list
Option 2 - An Unwanted Guest - found on pg 1 (position 47) on the Popsugar 2021 #13 - A Locked Room Mystery list
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 875
Kristi CO10.8 - Bye, Bye Miss American Pie
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
Points this post: 10
Total points: 10
Tasks completed: 1
Books read: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Golden Oldie tickets: 0
Kristi CO15.9. National Library Week
Shit, Actually: The Definitive, 100% Objective Guide to Modern Cinema by Lindy West
Points this post: 15
Total points: 25
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Golden Oldie tickets: 0
Kristi CO20.1. Most Improved Player - Coralie's Task: Knit and Purl
We Keep the Dead Close: A Murder at Harvard and a Half Century of Silence by Becky Cooper
*Big Book ticket* We Keep the Dead Close: A Murder at Harvard and a Half Century of Silence is 501 pg
Points this post: 20
Total points: 45
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 3
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
Golden Oldie tickets: 0
Kristi CO20.3 - Best Review - Joanne MI's Task: OLD TIME ROCK’N ROLL
Option 2: song 'Let It Rock'
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
*Big Book* The Rose Code is 656 pg
Points this post: 20
Total points: 65
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 4
Big Books: 500=2, 750=0, 1000=0
Golden Oldie tickets: 0
Kristi CO20.5 - Bigger is Better - Ann A's Task: Big Books, Big Titles
The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America by Thomas King
Points this post: 20
Total points: 85
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 5
Big Books: 500=2, 750=0, 1000=0
Golden Oldie tickets: 0
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Book read:How Bad Are Bananas?: The Carbon Footprint of Everything by Mike Berners-Lee
Required: MPG of Environment
Points this task:10
Total points:710
Total Golden Oldies:3
Total Big Books:0
Books read:54
Tasks completed:40