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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2021
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Theresa5.5 - Working Together
The Forgotten Room by Karen White, Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig
3 authors
Points this post - 5
Total Points - 25
Theresa 5.6 - Let's Be Careful Out There!
Timeline by Michael Crichton
MPG Adventure
Points this post - 5
Total Points - 30
Barbara ★25.10 - Bookwrm526's Task: Bingewatching
Option 1: read a book with the main page genre humor.
Wolf's Capture - Eve Langlais 6/19
Option 3: read a book with a title of at least three words where the first letter of each word can be found in the phrase WANDAVISION
In an Absent Dream - Seanan McGuire 7/11
(IAAD in wAnDAvIsion)
Points this task: 25
Total points: 330
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (1) 1000 (0)
FLY Task #30.5 - Dlmrose's Task: Ready to Plan
book 1: Convenience Store Woman
how it fits: set 100% in Japan
book 2: The Eye of the Elephant: An Epic Adventure in the African Wilderness
how it fits: set ~80% in Zambia (see description)
required info:
my home continent = North America
book 1, Asia:
1. Nagasaki, Japan,
2. Chittagong, Bangladesh ,
3. Adana, Turkey
book 2, Africa:
1. Tangier, Morocco,
2. Cairo, Egypt,
3. Livingstone, Zambia
...
Points this post: 30
Total points: 55
Tasks completed: 3 /60
Big Book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 1
...
15.2Book 1: Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder
IL: MG BL: 5.2 AR Pts: 9.0
Book 2: Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
IL: MG BL: 5.4 AR Pts: 9.0
points this post: 15
total points: 25
15.3Option 2: The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder
IL: MG BL: 5.3 AR Pts: 10.0
Book 1 - initials LIW in Olivia Newton-John
Book 2 - "Long" in All Night Long-Lionel Ritchie
points this post: 15
total points: 40
15.10By the Shores of Silver Lake (Little House #5) by Laura Ingalls Wilder
IL: MG BL: 5.3 AR Pts: 9.0
points this post: 15
total points: 55
20.5 Option 1 - author contains J and QWhen He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn
points this post: 20
new total: 75
25.5Option 4: set in a capital city (London in this case)
The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters
&
Option 5: from Gold list (found on page 2)
These Happy Golden Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder
points this post: 25
new total: 100
Readerboard Name: Kathy P5.4. Barkis is Willing
Kings in Disguise
Totals
Points: 20
BB: 0
GO: 0
Total Tasks completed: 3
Total Books read: 3
Readerboard Name: Kathy P10.9 - Rain Man
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of ColorblindnessTotals
Points: 30
BB: 0
GO: 0
Total Tasks completed: 4
Total Books read: 4
Readerboard Name: Kathy P30.1 - Teri-K's Task: Celebrate the Great Outdoors.
Option 2: A Country Year: Living the Questions
Author: Sue Hubbell
240 Pages
Option 4: The Hotel New Hampshire
Park - New River Gorge - "NEW" is matching word
401 Pages
Totals
Points: 60
BB: 0
GO: 0
Total Tasks completed: 5
Total Books read: 6
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Robin P's Task: Introducing MyselfOption 1 J in name
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
Previous total:60
Points 20
Total 80
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Robin P's Task: Introducing MyselfOption 1, author's name contains a Z: House of Dreams: The Life of L. M. Montgomery by Liz Rosenberg
House of Dreams: The Life of L.M. Montgomery
Rosenberg, Liz
AR Quiz No. 195544 EN Nonfiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 12.0
Accelerated Reader Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP
Book Rating Rating: 2.5
This book chronicles the life and career of Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, creator of the Anne of Green Gables series.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 305
15.10 - Stuck in the MiddleThe Navigator Book 7 in an 18 book series
Previous total:80
Points 15
Total 95
LAUREN JODI10.7 - Sweet Sixteen
Second Chance by Christy Reece
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 300/1070
Big Book Tickets: 1
Total Books Read: 23
Tasks Completed: 19/60
MEGSCL25.3 - CYNBAXTER's Task - My Time has Come!
Both books are new to me
Option 1: Read a book first published between the years 2014-2021 (inclusive).
Ariadne (pub 2021)
Option 4: Read a book written by an author whose initials can be found in the phrase: SUPER MODS.
Starborne by Robert Silverberg
TOTAL TO DATE
115 points
2 big book
Inge15.2 - On Repeat
book 1: Bloody Valentine
book 2: Lost in Time
Points this task: 15
total points: 170
task completed: 10
Inge20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Inge's Task: Queen Beatrix
option 1
Queen of Snow: A Snow Queen Retelling
Points this task: 20
total points: 190
task completed: 11
Inge20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Coralie's Task: The View from Lockdown
stad = city in Dutch
Lege stad
Points this task: 20
total points: 210
task completed: 12
Heather KSTask 20.9 Big Moves
Option Three:
Read a book first published between 2014-2021, inclusive.
I read The Atmospherians
Points this post: 20
Total points: 75
Heather KSTask 30.3 My Memories of the 1980's
Option A2:
Read a book where all of the Author’s initials can be found in DEATH OF A DREAM. Letters can only be used as many times as they appear.
I read Rapture Practice by Aaron Hartzler. (AH)
Option C2: Read a book with the MPG of travel. The genre may be stand alone or embedded.
I read It's Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake
Points this post: 30
Total points: 105
Heather KSTask 20.6 Queen Beatrix
Option 2: Read a book with a title of at least 3 words in which the first letter letter of every word can be found in BEATRIX WILHELMINA ARMGARD.
I read The Henna Artist
Points this post: 20
Total points: 125
10.6 - Let's Get PhysicalThe Silence of the Rain (Delegado Espinosa #1) by Luiz Alfredo Garcia-Roza
Total this Post: 10
Golden Oldies: 3
Bigger is Better: 1
Season Total: 655
TessaVanessaChallenge 5.3. Mr. Conductor
Fault by Amy Ellis.
Using my one time 5-point book less than 100 pages.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 580/1070
Tasks completed: 34/60
Books read: 46
TessaVanessaChallenge 5.1 Excuse the Interruption!
Stella Rising by Nancy Belgue
SteLlA rIsiNG
Points this post: 5
Total points: 585/1070
Tasks completed: 35/60
Books read: 47
TessaVanessaChallenge 5.8 Who Dun It?
Ropes, Riddles, & Robberies by Tonya Kappes
Points this post: 5
Total points: 590/1070
Tasks completed: 36/60
Books read: 48
TessaVanessaChallenge 25.4 MEGSCL's Task: Lucky Number
Rolled 6
Book 1: Fences by August Wilson
b. #6 in The Century Cycle series
d. First published 1986
Book 2: The Most Dangerous Animal of All: Searching for My Father . . . and Finding the Zodiac Killer by Gary L. Stewart
a. 6 words in title
c. 367 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 615/1070
Tasks completed: 37/60
Books read: 50
TessaVanessaChallenge 25.6 - Delicious Dee's Task: My New Favorite Comedian
Option 2: Dearly Devoted Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
292 pages
Option 4: Sisters of Summer's End by Lori Foster
368 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 640/1070
Tasks completed: 38/60
Books read: 52
15.8 - Found in Translation Translated book, female author.
I read the ebook, there are no pbs, the hb is here: An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten.
My primary language is English, the book was first published in Swedish.
Points: 15
Total Points: 625
BB: 1
GO: 1
Bookwrm526Task #15.2 - On Repeat
Book 1: Read a book that meets SRC rules. I read Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M.C. Beaton.
Book 2: Read another book written by the same author or co-authors (all must match) as Book 1. I read Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam by M.C. Beaton.
Total points so far: 300
Mod
30.8 - Lauren Jodi's Task: 80s Dynamic Duos
Read two books:
Option 5 - character changes occupation or profession
approved help message 56
The Beekeeper's Ball. Susan Wiggs. 7.5.21
Option 3 - Read a book with a female protagonist who is a police officer (NYC)
Glory in Death. J.D. Robb. 7.9.21
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 440/1070
Total Books Read: 33
Tasks Completed: 26/60
CYNBAXTER Re-Post of #1174Task #30.07 – MAZZA1's Task: A Little Of What You Fancy
Task Description, Option 1: Read the next book in a series that you have previously rated 4 or 5 stars
Book 1: The Shallows by Matt Goldman - I discovered this series in the last SRC, read Gone to Dust 05/10/2021 and gave it 4 stars
Task Description, Option 3: Read a much loved book that you have read AT LEAST TWICE before.
Book 2: Cold River by William Judson
I think this was my 4th or 5th time re-reading it, lol. Just love the story
AR Bookfinder Information: IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 8.0
Points this post: 30 points
Total points to date: 440 points
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 2
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 0
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 3
15.3 - Video Killed the Radio Star Option 2: Read one book that fulfills both book 1 and book 2 requirements.
I read the ebook, there is no mmpb, the pb is here: Power Play by Nancy Warren.
Requirement 1 - initials NW in Olivia Newton-John
Requirement 2 - "Power" in "Fight the Power"
Points: 15
Total Points: 640
BB: 1
GO: 1
15.4 - Sweet Tea Option 2: Read one book that fulfills both book 1 and book 2 requirements.
What You Wish For by Katherine Center
MPG Romance; Setting Galveston, Texas
Points: 15
Total Points: 655
BB: 1
GO: 1
Jessica DTask 15.6 Don't You Forget About Me
Book selected from Coming of Age list
The Age of Miracles appears on page 2 of list
Points this task: 15
Total points: 125
Jessica D Task 20.9 Big Moves
Option 3: book published in 2014-2021
Mary Jane published in 2021
Points this task: 20
Total points: 145
15.8 - Found in TranslationRead a book by a female author originally written in a language other than your primary language.
The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina
My language is English and the book was originally published in Italian
This post: 15 points
Total points to date: 130 points
Tasks completed: 9
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Coralie's Task: The View from LockdownRead a book that has one of the words WATER, CITY, MOUNTAIN or SKY in the title (not subtitle). Plurals and possessives are acceptable but no other variations.
The Devil and the Dark Water
This post: 20 points
Total points to date: 150 points
Tasks completed: 10
15.7 - The 80s Mix TapeThe Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
💜 short story collection 💜
Total points: 30 + 15 = 45
trishhartuk25.5 Sarah E's Task: The Mysterious Cities of Gold
Option 2: Read a book with the MPGs of both Historical Fiction AND Science Fiction
The Calculating Stars, Mary Robinette Kowal
Read the kindle edition. PB here
Science Fiction: 1,549 users
Historical > Historical Fiction: 502 users
Science Fiction > Alternate History: 391 users
Historical: 174 users
Option 4: Read a book set at least 50% in a capital city.
Murder in the White House, Margaret Truman
Read the kindle edition. PB here
More than 50% set in Washington DC (Probably closer to 95%!)
Points this task: 25
Books read: 2
Golden oldie/Big book: No
Total points: 245
Tasks completed: 14
Golden oldies: 0
Big book tickets: 0
15.9 - I Want My MTVRead a book with a TITLE that contains all the letters MTV
I listened to audio version of Travel Light, Move Fast
New Points: 15
Total Points: 310
GO:1
MAZZA15.1. Excuse the Interruption!
Read a book in which all the letters of SIGNALcan be found in the title/subtitle.
Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor
S in letterS ign in NeIGhbour al in pALestinian
Points this post = 5
points to date = 395
MAZZA15.3. Mr. Conductor
Read a book where the author's initials are found in George Carlin.
Mercy by Rebecca Lim
Points this post = 5
Points to date = 400
MAZZA15.4. Barkis is Willing
Read a book with a title of at least three words, where the initial letters of each word of the title are found in CHARLES DICKENS.
Celebrity in Death
points this post = 5
Points to date = 405
MAZZA15.10. Cheers!
Celebrate, by reading a book of your choice that meets SRC rules.
Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions.
Points this post = 5
Points to date = 410
MAZZA110.6 - Let's Get Physical
Read a book written by an author with a hyphenated name.
Cake and Cocktails at Cafe Swan by Mary-Grace Burinski
This is a kindle only book approved for length here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Points this post = 10
Points to date = 420
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25.3 - CYNBAXTER's Task - My Time has Come!
Option 1: Read a book first published between the years 2014-2021
Darwin Comes to Town: How the Urban Jungle Drives Evolution - published in 2018 and this book was new to me. (304 pages).
Option 3: Read a book that has in the title/subtitle, a different word (of at least 4 characters) formed from this word: PERSEVERANCE by using Wordtips - Word Scramble website.
Vesper Flights
Word - Vesper This book was new to me.
I listened to the audio version - paperback has 304 pages - bringing both books over 500 pages.
Points this post: 25
Point total: 170