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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2021
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Barbara ★20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Lois's Task: Group Reads Rejects
read one of the nominees in any of the three categories that did not win.
Red Rising - Pierce Brown 8/13
(Summer 2021 in the category Young Adult Science Fiction)
Points this task: 20
Total points: 520
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (1) 1000 (0)
Barbara ★10.3 - Never Bring a Knife to A Gun Fight
Read a book that features an archaeologist as a main character.
Firestorm - Donna Grant 8/13
(heroine Faith Reynolds is an archaeologist)
Points this task: 10
Total points: 530
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (1) 1000 (0)
Task 30.3 Bluemoon's Task: My Memories of the 1980'sOption B - Space Exploration
Task 1. Challenger - Read a book with at least 2 digits from 773 in its page count.
I read The Dutch House with 337 pages
Option C - John Hughes
Task 2. Planes, trains and automobiles - Read a book with the MPG of travel.
I read Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century
Points this task: 30
Total points: 200
Repost of 164030.9 - Cat's Task: The Perks of UNO
Option 1: (Two book option) pick two different tasks and read one book for each
Task A: Read a book that is at least 50% (as per TinEye) Red,
Wolf Hall
Tineye Scores:
67.1 %#dd262bRed
15.9 %#180000Black
7.1 %#fbf8f6White
2.2 %#d57678Pink
2.2 %#e5b5b2Pink
2.1 %#b89d2eBrown
1.6 %#a3784fBrown
0.8 %#cabcc1Violet
0.7 %#44100fBrown
***Claiming a Big Book Tickets, as book has 604 pages***
Task B: Read a book written by a single author who has a name part that starts with the initial (any name part will work) I, V or E
The Children Act by Ian McEwan, 221 pages
New Points: 30
Total Points: 530
GO: 1
BB: 2
Line5.4 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.
I read Du elsket alltid havet, a title of four words
D, E, A and H can be found in Charles Dickens
points for this task: 5
total points: 165
books read: 17
tasks completed: 14
FLY Task #10.7 - Sweet Sixteen
task: Read a book with a number in the TITLE that is in word form
book: Four Dead Queens
how it fits: "Four" in the title
Points this post: 10
Total points: 280
Tasks completed: 18 /60
Big Book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 2
Suzannesea50.1 - Trishhartuk's Task: 3-2-1
3. Read a book by an author with exactly three name parts.
The Inimitable Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse
240 pages
This book is set more than 50% in the U.K.
2. Read a book that is part of a series and includes a 2 in its series number.
Miss Julia Takes Over by Ann B. Ross
309 pages
1. Read a book with a one-word title that begins with a letter in TED ROGERS or DUSTY BIN.
Snow by John Banville
304 pages
Points this task: 50
Total points to date: 365
30.3Option A
1. word in title of 5+ letters that can be made from THIS IS YOUR MOMENT AND IT"S GONNA HAPPEN
my word is "Taste" and book is A Taste for Love by Jennifer Yen
2. all of author's initials found in DEATH OF A DREAM
Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers
previous points: 240
+points this post: 30
=new total: 270
HanneloreTask 25.4 - MEGSCL's Task: Lucky Number
Read two books. Roll the dice, use this single number to meet ALL four different criteria.
I rolled 1.
Criteria:
1. number of words in the title
2. number in a series
3. number included in page number
4. year FIRST published ends in number
Book 1: Kluwen: gedichten
Fits because: this book meets criteria 1 (title is one word), 3 (104 pages), 4 (first published in 2011)
Book 2: Dead Until Dark
Fits because: this book meets criterium 2 (#1 in a series)
Points this task: 25
Total points: 150
Tasks completed: 7
Andy P.Task # 20.3 - Best Review: Bucket's Task: Literary Tourist
Go to the Literature-Map site and search for an author you have read and enjoyed any time since June 1, 2020. Read a book by a
author new to you whose name appears on the map
Author chosen: Louise Penny
New to me author appearing on the map: Derva McTiernan (author approved by task writer in message 23 of help thread.)
The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan
Points this post: 20
Total points: 810
Scooter&Siam5.8. 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).
Read Two Spies in Caracas
Points: 5
Total: 135
Sarah E5.8. Who Dun It?
Death on a Summer Night - MPG Mystery
Approved for one five point task in message 8301
Total points: 5
HanneloreTask 30.8 - Lauren Jodi's Task: 80s Dynamic Duos
This is a two book task. Choose one book from two different options.
Option 2: read a book with an imposter.
Book: Oktober
(This book has 514 pages.)
How it fits: (view spoiler)
I had a bit of a hard time finding evidence to back this up, since it is the big reveal of the book. I did manage to find a spoiler-ridden conversation about the book here: https://www.shesfulloflit.com/blog/bo...
Where they mention for instance "(view spoiler)".
Option 5: Read a book with a character who has changed their occupation of profession.
Book: Maverick: The Success Story Behind the World's Most Unusual Workplace
How it fits: Ricardo Semler is interested in other things, like music, but his father wants him to take over the family business. He finally does start working at the company, Semco, and proceeds to change the entire company.
Also mentioned here under 'Synopsis': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maveric...
Points this task: 30
Total points: 180
Tasks completed: 8
Claiming a big book ticket for 'Oktober'.
BB tickets: 500+: 1
Sarah E15.4 - Sweet Tea
Option 2: Into the Free
Completely set in Mississippi, MPG Romance verified here
I listened to an audio, paperback is Into the Free, no MMP
Total points: 20
Sarah E15.8 - Found in Translation
A Winter's Promise by Christelle Dabos
My primary language is English, this book was originally written in French
I read an ebook, top MMP is Les Fiancés de l'hiver - 608 pages
Big book, 608 pages. Claiming 1 BB ticket.
Total points: 35
Total BBs: 1
Julia103UNCLAIM
5.8. Who Dun It?
The Mystery of Mrs. Christie
This post: -5 points
Total points: 530
BB: 8
GO: 1
Tasks completed: 32
Total books read: 43
Julia10325.5 - Sarah E's Task: The Mysterious Cities of Gold
Option 1: Eye of the Law (set in 1510)
Option 3: The Mystery of Mrs. Christie (MYSTERY in title)
This post: 25 points
Total points: 555
BB: 8
GO: 1
Tasks completed: 33
Total books read: 45
PegW5.1. Excuse the Interruption!
Read a book in which all the letters of SIGNAL or HIJACK can be found in the title/subtitle.
SIGNAL can be found in the title and subtitle
The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements
Points this post: 5
Point total: 315
PegW5.8. 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).
Florida Roadkill
Points this post: 5
Point total: 320
PegW20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Inge's Task: 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.
The Midnight Library
Points this post: 20
Total points: 340
PegWTask 20.9 -Moderator's Pet: Elizabeth P's Task: Big Moves
Option 3: Read a book first published between 2014-2021, inclusive. The book must be 250+ pages.
The Ravenmaster: My Life with the Ravens at the Tower of London first published 2018 - 256 pages
Points this post: 20
Total points: 360
HanneloreTask 15.4 - Sweet Tea
Option 2: read a book that fulfills both [...] requirements.
1. Read a book with a main page genre that includes Romance or Romantic.
2. Read a book set at least 50% in a southern US state.
Book: From Dead to Worse
How it fits: (1) Genre Romance. (2) Set in Louisiana.
Points this task: 15
Total points: 195
Tasks completed: 9
BB tickets:
500+: 1
HanneloreTask 15.8 - Found in Translation
Read a book by a female author originally written in a language other than your primary language.
Book: Dead Ever After
How it fits: My primary language is dutch. This book was written in english. The author is female.
Points this task: 15
Total points: 210
Tasks completed: 10
BB tickets:
500+: 1
HanneloreTask 15.10 - Stuck in the Middle
Read a whole number book in a series that is NOT the first or the last/most recently published book in the series.
Book: Definitely Dead
How it fits: Book is #6 in the series, and is not the last.
Points this task: 15
Total points: 225
Tasks completed: 11
BB tickets:
500+: 1
Joanne MITask 20.9 -Moderator's Pet: Elizabeth P's Task: Big Moves
Option 3.Read a book first published between 2014-2021
The Personal Librarian published 2021
Points this task 20
Total points 250
Total BB's 3
INSIYAH5.3. Mr. Conductor
Author initials in RINGO STARR or GEORGE CARLIN
Book: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman (ebook)
How it fits: NG in RiNGO.
Note: MMP has 181 pages.
Points This Task: 5
Total Points: 635
Tasks Completed: 36/60
Books Read: 49
Amy B10.5 - She Blinded Me With Science
Choose ONE:
b. Read a book by a single author whose initials can be found in SCIENCE. Letters may only be used as many times as they appear in the target word.
Required: Indicate your choice when you post.
All I Ask by Eva Crocker
This Task: 10 Points
To Date: 575 Points
Julia10325.7 - Amy FL's Task: Right Up My Alley
Option 3: The Jewish Metropolis: New York City from the 17th to the 21st Century
Option 4: Twilight of Avalon
This post: 25 points
Total points: 580
BB: 8
GO: 1
Tasks completed: 34
Total books read: 47
5.9. All in Good FunRead a book with a single author named Alex or one of its related names.
I read Bad Girls, by Alex de Campi.
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 165
Big Book Tickets: 0
Golden Oldie Tickets: 0
10.2 -O'kayRead a book written by an author with a name part that
begins with O'.
I read Justice League of America Archives, Vol. 9, by Denny O'Neil.
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 175
Big Book Tickets: 0
Golden Oldie Tickets: 0
Amy FL5.4. Barkis is Willing
Sometimes I Lie - SIL in charLeS darwIn
Points this post: 5
Total points: 740
DeborahPost #15
30.9 - Cat's Task: The Perks of UNO
A) The Friend Zone
BLUE
86.5 % #06ccca Blue
7.1 % #f4f00b Yellow
1.7 % #089899 Blue
1.6 % #4dd696 Green
1.2 % #da4048 Red
0.8 % #435066 Blue
0.5 % #f7d59e Yellow
B) Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews
Points this post:30
Total Points: 315
Books Read:23
Tasks Done: 15
Amy FL10.6 - Let's Get Physical
Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton (hyphenated name)
Points this post: 10
Total points: 750
Amy FL20.2 - Rookie at the Top - XBM's Task: SUNY Brockport Writers Forum
Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir (#92 on list)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 770
Readerboard Name: Kathy P15.7 - The 80s Mix Tape
Shadows on the Grass
Totals
Points: 145
BB: 0
GO: 0
Total Tasks completed: 10
Total Books read: 12
Amy FL25.7 - Amy FL's Task: Right Up My Alley
Option 1: When the Apricots Bloom - BLOOM (aMateur BOwLers tOur)
Option 2: All the Children Are Home - CHARLIE (ALl tHE ChIldRen...)
Points this post: 25
Total points: 795
Readerboard Name: Kathy P20.5 - Bigger is Better - Robin P's Task: Introducing Myself
Option 1:
Dare to Be Kind: How Extraordinary Compassion Can Transform Our World
Author:Lizzie Velásquez
Totals
Points: 165
BB: 0
GO: 0
Total Tasks completed: 11
Total Books read: 13
50.1 - Trishhartuk's task: 3-2-13. Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict by Laurie Viera Rigler This book is set over 50% in the UK
2. Havana Storm
1. Surrender
Previous total:490
Points 50
Total 540
LAUREN JODI5.10 - Cheers!
The Defender by Cara Summers
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 650/1070
Big Book Tickets: 2
Total Books Read: 49
Tasks Completed: 33/60
Kristen IA5.9. All in Good Fun
Read 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.
Who Is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews
I listened to the audiobook and have linked to the PB edition for page count.
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 5/1070
Tasks Completed: 1/60
BB: 0
GO: 0
Kristen IA10.4 - E.T. Phone Home
Read a book on the Aliens Books list. All SRC rules, including those regarding children's books and art books, apply to books on a list.
Required: State the page your book can be found on when you post.
Saga, Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan - Page 2 of the list
I read the ebook and have linked to the PB edition for page count.
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 15/1070
Tasks Completed: 2/60
BB: 0
GO: 0
Kristen IA10.6 - Let's Get Physical
Read a book written by an author with a hyphenated name.
Hid from Our Eyes by Julia Spencer-Fleming
I listened to the audiobook and have linked to the PB edition for page count.
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 25/1070
Tasks Completed: 3/60
BB: 0
GO: 0
Kristen IA15.4 - Sweet Tea
Select an option. Required: Indicate the option when you post
Option 2: Read one book that fulfills both book 1 and book 2 requirements.
1: Read a book with a main page genre that includes Romance or Romantic.
2. Read a book set at least 50% in a southern US state: Tennessee
The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 40/1070
Tasks Completed: 4/60
BB: 0
GO: 0
Kristen IA20.2 - Rookie at the Top - XBM's Task: SUNY Brockport Writers Forum
Read a book by one of the AUTHORS on this list: Authors From the Brockport Writers Forum. It does NOT need to be the book on the list.
The Library Book by Susan Orlean
I listened to the audiobook and have linked to the PB edition.
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 60/1070
Tasks Completed: 5/60
BB: 0
GO: 0
Task 20.5 - Robin P's Task: Introducing Myself1. Read a book whose title OR author contains at least one J, Q, X, or Z. Subtitles are excluded.
aleXandra
The Yoga Teacher (2008) by Alexandra Gray (Paperback, 250 pages)
160 + 20 = 180
Tasks Completed: 08
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 160 + 20 = 180
Books read: 13
Pages read: 3,523
Read but not claimed: 06
Goodreads Authors: 05
Golden Oldies: 00
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Task 15.8 - Found in TranslationRead a book by a female author originally written in a language other than your primary language.
Required: In your post, state your primary language and the language in which your book was originally written.
My primary language is English.
Book was written in French.
The Lost Manuscript (2019) by Cathy Bonidan; translated from French by Emma Ramadan (Hardcover, 274 pages)
180 + 15 = 195
Tasks Completed: 09
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 180 + 15 = 195
Books read: 14
Pages read: 3,797
Read but not claimed: 05
Goodreads Authors: 05
Golden Oldies: 00
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
HanneloreTask 30.7 - MAZZA1's Task: A Little Of What You Fancy:
A 2 book task. You may use books with the genre Children's [...].
Option 2: read a book new to you by a favourite author - for this challenge a favourite author is one you have read at least twice and rated 4 or 5 stars.
Book: Dead Reckoning
How it fits: read many of her books before, of which 4 rated with 4 stars.
Option 3: Read a much loved book that you have read AT LEAST TWICE before. This book should be more than 10 years old.
Book: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
How it fits: I have read this book four times before, I estimate. Certainly more than twice.
It was first published in 1997, so it is more than 10 years old.
Points this task: 30
Total points: 255
Tasks completed: 12
BB tickets:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Angela IL50.1 3-2-1
3: Read a book by an author with exactly three name parts
Cleo McDougal Regrets Nothing by Allison Winn Scotch (371 pgs) 7/31
2: Read a book that is part of a series AND includes a 2 in its series number in grayscale parenthesis after the title
After You by Jojo Moyes (352 pgs) 8/15
Over 50% set in London
1: Read a book with a one-word title, where the initial of the title word can be found in either dUsty bin.
Untamed by Glennon Doyle (328 pgs) 8/7
Points This Post: 50
Total Points: 370
Books Read: 26
Tasks Completed: 17/60
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10.4 - E.T. Phone Home
Read a book on the Aliens list.
Binti. Nnedi Okorafor. 8.13.21
Found on page 1 of the list.
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 885/1070
Total Books Read: 67
Tasks Completed: 51/60