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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2021
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TessaVanessaChallenge 30.7 MAZZA1's Task: A Little Of What You Fancy
Option 1: The Lost Boys by Faye Kellerman
This book is new-to-me.
I have read an earlier book(s) in the series BEFORE 15/05/2021,
Street Dreams read on May 17, 2016
and I rated it 5 stars.
Option 2: To Make Monsters Out of Girls by Amanda Lovelace
This book is new to me.
I have read the author at least twice before.
The Princess Saves Herself in This One
The Witch Doesn't Burn in This One
and I rated both of these with 5 stars.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 400/1070
Tasks completed: 23/60
Books read: 31
5.9. All in Good FunRead a book with a single author named Alex or one of its related names. Behind the Names - Alex. The name can be in any position but must match exactly.
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides Read 6/28/21
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 175
Big Books Tickets Claimed: 1
Golden Oldies Tickets Claimed:
20.10 - Group ReadsRead ONE of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season. You must participate in the book's discussion thread with at least one post about the contents of the book or your reaction to the book after you have read the book.
Scythe by Neal Shusterman Read 6/23/21
My thoughts on the novel are Post 5 in the discussion board
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 195
Big Books Tickets Claimed: 1
Golden Oldies Tickets Claimed:
EMurphy30.7 MAZZA1's Task: A Little Of What You Fancy
Option 1: Next new-to-you book in a series previously rated 4 or 5 stars The Fleet Street Murders by Charles Finch (This book, #3, is new to me. I read the two previous books in the Charles Lenox Mysteries series, #2 read in Nov 2020, rated both #1 and #2 4 stars)
Option 2: New-to-you book by a favorite author Dead Man's Folly by Agatha Christie (This book is new to me, I have read many [more than 2]of her books, rated them 4-5 stars)
This Task:
Points: 30
Books Read: 2
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 50
Books Read: 3
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
Tasks Completed: 2
Mod
10.7 - Sweet Sixteen
Read a book with a number in the TITLE that is in word form.
Second Chance Pass. Robyn Carr. 6.30.21
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 290/1070
Total Books Read: 23
Tasks Completed: 19/60
Nick KY5.6 Let’s Be Careful Out There I read Camouflage by Joe Haldeman, with the GR genre of “Adventure.”
Points This Post: 5
Total Points So Far: 215
Nick KY10.7 Sweet Sixteen I read Three Summers by D.N. Maynard, with “Three” written out in letters in the title.
Points This Post: 10
Total Points So Far: 225
Nick KY15.5 On Wings I read Last Stand in Lychford by Paul Cornell, concerning a town which is at the confluence of the real and the fae worlds. Fae characters are plentiful, but names are not. About the best is “The fairy with the essence of Cummings inside of him.”
Points This Post: 15
Total Points So Far: 240
ZachFor Task 20.1 - Most Improved - Louise's Task: Picking Up The Pieces I completed Option 2: Grow Your Own by reading How Long 'til Black Future Month? which has all the letters of GROW in the title.
Points this post: 20
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Totals:
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Points: 55
BBTs: 0
GOTs: 0
Delicious Dee20.4 - Golden Oldies - Ed's Task: Summer Play
Dear Evan Hansen: Through the Window - shelved as plays by 11ppl
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 160
15.6 - Don't You Forget About MeLeviathan by Scott Westerfeld
💜 found on page 19 💜
Total points: 15 + 15 = 30
Bookwrm526Task #25.1 - Shirley Jacksoniana
Option 3: Read any book, fiction or nonfiction, with a GR main page genre of “Humor.” I read Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall (genre confirmed in help thread posts 40 and 42).
Option 4: Read a book with a word of 4 or more letters in the title or subtitle which can be made from the letters in “THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE.” I read Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. The target word is NINTH, all of the letters are in the word haunting.
Total points so far: 190
Andy P.Task # 20.10 - Group Reads
Project Gutenberg - O Pioneers! by Willa Cather
My comments appear here Message 6
Points this post: 20
Total points: 245
30.9 - Cat's Task: The Perks of UNO Option 1: 2 books, 2 options.
Book 1 Task A: Cover 50% blue.
by Terry Pratchett.68% plus 2.4% plus 1.8% equals 72.2%
#30327768.0 %Torea Bay (Blue)
#11070d8.9 %Black (Black)
#f895237.7 %Carrot Orange (Orange)
#46281e3.7 %Morocco Brown (Brown)
#cb7e363.3 %Golden Bell (Orange)
#4e34472.4 %Loulou (Violet)
#a0a2c32.4 %Wistful (Blue)
#6264901.8 %Waikawa Grey (Blue)
#c4debf1.4 %Surf Crest (Green)
#798e950.4 %Light Slate Grey (Grey
Book 2 Task B: Author has an initial E.
A Little Learning by Margot Early
243 + 384 = 627 pp
Points: 30
Total Points: 445
BB: 1
GO: 1
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ20.5 - Introducing Myself
Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich
Option 1 - The author's first name contains at least one J.
Link to MMP edition: Twelve Sharp
This post: 20 points
Total points to date: 195 points
Tasks completed: 11
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season *
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ20.10 - Group Reads
Eat a Peach by David Chang
I posted a comment Message #10 in the discussion thread.
Link to HB edition: Eat a Peach (no MMP; PB did not have page numbers)
This post: 20 points
Total points to date: 215 points
Tasks completed: 12
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season *
5.1. Excuse the Interruption!Read a book in which all the letters of SIGNAL or HIJACK can be found in the title/subtitle.
The Last Final Girl
SIGNAL appears in laSt fINAL Girl
Points Earned This Post: 5
Total Points Earned: 280
Golden Oldie Tickets: 2
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
Coralie20.6 Queen Beatrix
Option 2 book with a title in which the first letter of each word can be found in BeAtrix wilhelmina ArmgarD
Against a Dark Background
Total to date 145 points
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30.7 - MAZZA1's Task: A Little Of What You Fancy
Two book task.
Option 1
Read the next new-to-you book in a series that you have previously rated 4 or 5 stars
This is a new book to me, I have read books 1, 2, and 4 in the series BEFORE 15/05/2021, and rated all three books at least 4 stars.
Murder in the Secret Garden. Ellery Adams. 6.7.21
Option 2
The Four Winds. Kristin Hannah. 6.30.21
I have read at least ten books by this author. I rated no fewer than six of these books 4 or 5 stars. This book is NEW-to-me.
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 320/1070
Total Books Read: 25
Tasks Completed: 20/60
babbling c20.1 - Most Improved - Louise's Task: Picking Up The Pieces
Read a book set in a bakery. The bakery setting must be evident on the book's main page.
Pumpkin Spice Peril - kindle Pumpkin Spice Peril - paperback pgs. 272 by Jenn McKinlay
Cupcake Bakery mystery series
THIS POST
Points: 20
Completed Tasks: 1
Golden oldies:
Total This Season
Points: 80/1070
Completed Tasks: 4/60
Golden oldies:
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Pages read this season: 1,677
Books read this season: 5
babbling c 15.5 - On Faery Wings - June 24 is International Faery Day
Read a book with at least one fae character.
Siren's Treasure - kindle Siren's Treasure - paperback pgs. 299 by Debbie Herbert
female MC is a mermaid
THIS POST
Points: 15
Completed Tasks: 1
Golden oldies:
Total This Season
Points: 95/1070
Completed Tasks: 5/60
Golden oldies:
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Pages read this season: 1,976
Books read this season: 6
Suzannesea20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Lois's Task: Group Reads Rejects
Read one of the Group Reads nominees for the current challenge that did not win.
The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz
Points this post: 20
Totalpoints today: 120
Heather KSTask 5.8 Who Dun It?
Read a book with the main page genre mystery, standalone, embedded, or as part of a related phrase (such as historical mystery).
I read The Hunting Wives
Points this post: 5
Points total: 20
Heather KSTask 10.7 Sweet Sixteen
Read a book with a number in the TITLE that is in word form.
I read Seven Days in June
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 30
Heather KSTask 25.3 My Time Has Come!
Option 1: Book published between 2014-2021
I read Fake Accounts
Option 4: Author's initials are in the word SUPERMODS (272 pages)
I read Monogamy by Sue Miller (338 pages)
Page total: 610 (must be 500+)
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 55
15.3 - VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAROPTION 2 - Sweet Montana Sky: Contemporary Western Romance by Lisa Mondello
LM in Robert Pallmer
SWEET in Sweet Child O' Mine
TOTAL POINTS - 370
Barbara ★20.3 - Best Review: Bucket's Task: Literary Tourist
Starting Author: Abigail Roux
Chosen Author: Roan Parrish
In the Middle of Somewhere - Roan Parrish 6/30
New to Me Author (proof): https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Link: https://www.literature-map.com/abigai...
Points this task: 20
Total points: 225
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (1) 1000 (0)
Katrisa10.3 - Never Bring a Knife to A Gun Fight
Read a book that features an archaeologist as a main character.
I read The Curse of the Pharaohs.
I got approval in the help thread (message 20). My verification is actually from book 1 of this series, but both books have Radcliffe Emerson as a main character
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocodi... "They travel together to Egypt, where they encounter the Emerson brothers, Radcliffe and Walter, archaeologist and philologist respectively, and where Amelia falls in love with pyramids."
Points this Post: 10
Points Total: 485
ROBIN P20.1 Most Improved: Louise's Task
Option2. All letters of GROW, YOUR, or OWN in title
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan has letters of OWN
Points this post: 20
Total points: 230
BB: 1 GO: 2
TessaVanessaChallenge 25.3 CYNBAXTER's Task - My Time has Come!
These books are New-to-me
Option 1: To Drink Coffee with a Ghost by Amanda Lovelace
First published in 2019; 160 pages
Option 4: The Truth Project by Dante Medema
400 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 425/1070
Tasks completed: 24/60
Books read: 33
TessaVanessaChallenge 30.9 Cat's Task: The Perks of UNO
Option 1:
Task A:
by David Baldacci420 pages
48.1 %#7dbddcBlue
28.3 %#cbced1Grey
8.5 %#2c387eBlue
4.1 %#5985aeBlue
3.5 %#d1181aRed
1.7 %#997c89Violet
1.7 %#b82b2eRed
1.6 %#9e616cViolet
1.6 %#a63c43Red
1.0 %#ad555dRed
Task B: Listen Up by Sandi Van
200 pages
Points this post: 30
Total points: 455/1070
Tasks completed: 25/60
Books read: 35
5.10. Cheers!The Time Of Contempt (The Witcher #2) by Andrzej Sapkowski
Total this Post: 5
Golden Oldies: 2
Season Total: 440
JEN B25.8 – Shelby’s Task: Things to Look Forward To!!!
1. TRAVEL – Read a book that is set somewhere you’ve always wanted to go (real, not imagined), but never been.
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
This book is set in Southern California, where I have always wanted to go (I'm fascinated by surfers!) but I've never been. My home state is North Carolina.
3. FILM – Read a book with ALL the author's initials in either INDUSTRIAL or INDEPENDENT FILM
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
Author initials LD in "industrial"
TOTAL POINTS: 100
TessaVanessaChallenge 20.10 Group Reads
Eat a Peach by David Chang
Discussion post: #11
Points this post: 20
Total points: 475/1070
Tasks completed: 26/60
Books read: 36
20.9 -Moderator's Pet: Elizabeth P's Task: Big MovesOption 3: book first published between 2014-2021, inclusive
The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson
Total Points: 160
Amy B15.7 - The 80s Mix Tape
Read an anthology or collection of short stories, essays and/or novellas (at least 3 works)
Reasons to Live by Amy Hempel
This Task: 15 Points
To Date: 260 Points
Sara G20.10 - Group Reads
Project Gutenberg - O Pioneers! by Willa Cather
I posted my thoughts in the discussion thread here.
**O Pioneers! is a Golden Oldie (first published in 1913). I claim one GO ticket.**
Points this post: 20
Total points: 210
25.3 - MY TIME HAS COMEOPTION 1 - Switching Hour
OPTION 3 - NEVER - Never Date Your Brother's Best Friend this is the version I read.
Deep Blue PB for page count
TOTAL POINTS - 395
25.9 - NOTES FROM AN ELDER MILLENIALOPTION B1 - Last Chance Rebel by Maisey Yates
OPTION B2 - Better Luck Next Time
TOTAL POINTS - 420
Suzannesea25.1 Nick KY's Task: Shirley Jacksoniana
Option 3
Read a book with an MPG of Humor.
Jeeves in the Offing by P.G. Wodehouse
Option 4
Read a book with a word (4 or more letters) in the title that can be made from the letters in THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE.
The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner
Things
THe hauntING of hill houSe
Points this post: 25
Total points to date: 145
20.10 - Group ReadsRead ONE of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season:
Nonfiction > Food: Eat a Peach by David Chang
Discussion thread post #12
Points Earned This Post: 20
Total Points Earned: 300
Golden Oldie Tickets: 2
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
Theresa5.1 - Excuse The Interruption!
The Virgin of Small Plains by Nancy Pickard
SIGNAL
Points this post - 5
Total Points - 5
Theresa5.2 - Cowabunga!
The Venice Sketchbook by Rhys Bowen
set in Italy
Points this post - 5
Total Points - 10
Mod
15.3 - Video Killed the Radio Star
Option 2: Read one book that fulfills both book 1 and book 2 requirements.
Love at First by Kate Clayborn
Book 1- initials KC in Michael Jackson
Book 2 - Love in Love Shack
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 335/1070
Total Books Read: 26
Tasks Completed: 21/60
Katrisa 5.9. All in Good Fun
Read a book with a single author named Alex or one of its related names.
I read Summer by Ali Smith
Ali is the 5th variant on behind the names
Points this Post: 5
Points Total: 490
Kathy KS25.5 - Sarah E's Task: The Mysterious Cities of Gold
This is a two book task. Read two books from two different options.
Required: Identify the options.
Option 2: Read a book with the MPGs of both Historical Fiction AND Science Fiction - embedded MPGs are fine.
The Calculating Stars, by Mary Robinette Kowal
MPGs include:
Science Fiction 1,539 users
Historical > Historical Fiction 496 users
Option 4: Read a book set at least 50% in a capital city. For the purposes of this task, the city must be found on this List of national capitals. Required: State the setting and if the setting is not present on the book's main page, provide a reference indicating the setting.
The Hidden Son, by Dianna T. Benson
This is The Cayman Islands Trilogy #1. 50% of the book takes place in and around George Town, the capital of Cayman Islands. The male protagonist is "Royal Cayman Island Police Inspector Alec Dyer" (from 2nd review). The Royal Cayman Island Police office is in George Town (https://www.rcips.ky/).
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Points for this task: 25
Total points : 170
Tasks completed: 8
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 0
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
Suzannesea25.2 - Andy P's Task: Living with Dogs
Book 1
Read a book with a domestic animal central to the plot or subject.
From Baghdad, With Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava by Jay Kopelman
196 pages
Book 2
Read a nonfiction book in which an animal or animals are major characters or subjects.
The Perfect Horse: the Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis by Elizabeth Letts
400 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points to date: 170
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Knot on Your Life by Betty Hechtman
Points this post: 10
Total points: 370/1070
Tasks completed: 22/60
Books read: 29