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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2021
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Laurie METask 15.10: Stuck in the Middle: not the first or last book in a series: book #2.
Sapphire Blue
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 260.
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Sara G25.3 - CYNBAXTER's Task - My Time has Come!
Option 1: Read a book first published between the years 2014-2021 (inclusive).
The Great Successor: The Divinely Perfect Destiny of Brilliant Comrade Kim Jong Un, Bright Sun of the Twenty-first Century by Anna Fifield
First published in 2019.
Option 4: Read a book written by an author whose initials can be found in the phrase: SUPER MODS.
Assad or We Burn the Country: How One Family's Lust for Power Destroyed Syria by Sam Dagher
SUPER MODS
I read the Kindle edition. The paperback (no MMPB) here has 592 pages.
**Assad or We Burn the Country is a Big Book (592 pages). Claiming 1 BB ticket.**
Points this post: 25
Total points: 730
30.4 - Sandy's Task: Opposites Attract💜 Word Pair: Out/In 💜
Book 1: Out of Africa
📖 336 pages 📖
Book 2: Connections in Death
📖 371 pages 📖
📖📖📖 336 pages + 371 pages = 707 pages 📖📖📖
Total points: 110 + 30 = 140
Stephanie12720.5 - Bigger is Better - Robin P's Task: Introducing Myself
1. Read a book whose title OR author contains at least one J, Q, X, or Z. Subtitles are excluded.
Spring Essence: The Poetry of Hô Xuân Huong by Hồ Xuân Hương
Points this post: 20
Total points: 80/1070
Tasks completed: 5/60
Books read: 6
Line50. trishhartuk’s task: 3-2-1
one of the books need to take place at least 50 percent in either the UK or spain.
3: read a book by an author with exactly three name parts. I read Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch
2: read a book that is part of a series and includes a 2 in its series number. I read One, Two, Buckle My Shoe .The book is either #22, or #26 in the Hercule Poirot series (both are used on goodreads). This is the book that fulfills the setting requirement. It takes place in London, England.
1: read a book with a one-word title, where the initial of the title can be found in either TED ROGERS or DUSTY BIN. I read Thunderhead . T can be found in both Ted and Dusty.
points for this task: 50
total points: 295
books read: 25
tasks completed: 18
15.1 - TsundokuBook 1: Red Demon by Deidre Knight
Book 2: Up from the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
Added to my shelves on March 25, 2011
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Points This Post: 15
Grand Total Points: 575/1070
Total Books Read: 46
Tasks Completed: 37/60
Big Book Tickets 500+ pgs: 2
Golden Oldies: 0
30.9 - Cat's Task: The Perks of UNOOption 1A: Turbo Twenty-Three by Janet Evanovich
Blue Cover, 288 pgs32.1 %#479ccaBlue
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Option 1B: Blood Challenge by Eileen Wilks
Author's first initial is E. 443 pgs
Points This Post: 30
Grand Total Points: 605/1070
Total Books Read: 48
Tasks Completed: 38/60
Big Book Tickets 500+ pgs: 2
Golden Oldies: 0
MEGSCLUNCLAIMING - 5.1. Excuse the Interruption!
SIGNAL in title - The Calculating Stars
TOTAL TO DATE
585 points
3 big book
MEGSCL50.1 - Trishhartuk's task: 3-2-1
3: The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal
2: UnWholly
1: Summer SET IN ENGLAND
TOTAL TO DATE
635 points
3 big book
Coralie5.6 Let’s be Careful Out There!
Book with MPG adventure
Knight of Shadows
Total to date 735 points
Coralie10.7 Sweet Sixteen
Book with number in title that is in word form
Seven of Infinities
Total to date 745 points
SandiCompleted Task
10.8 - Travelin' Man
main page genre of Time Travel
Cat's Paw by Heather Blackwood
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 320
Points Earned this Post: 10
Total Points To Date: 330
SandiCompleted Task
50.1 - Trishhartuk's task: 3-2-1
Book #1 - (3) author with exactly 3 name parts
The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg
This book is set in London, England satisfying the requirement for one book being set in one of the countries listed
MMPB - 334 pp
Book #2 - (2) series # includes a 2
The Glass Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg
MMPB - 319 pp
Book #3 - (1) one word title that begins with letter in TED ROGERS
Skinwalker by Faith Hunter
320 pp
973 pp total
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 330
Points Earned this Post: 50
Total Points To Date: 380
CEELEETask 25.10 Bingewatching
Join Bookworm 526 and celebrate the thrill of Bingewatching especially during the pandemic. read two books from two
different options.
I am claiming 1 Big Book Ticket for Shadow Of Night by Deborah Harkness at 584 pages.
Book 1: Option 2: Shakespeare and Hathaway.
Celebrate this terrific British show which features private investigators in Stratford-On-Avon by reading a book with the MPG Mystery and where the author's first and last initials can be found in Stratford -Upon-Avon
I read THE SAYERS SWINDLE by Victoria Abbott.
The Sayers Swindle
The MPG for this book has Mystery as the first category and many embedded Mystery categories.
The author's name Victoria Abbott can be found in Stratford-Upon-Avon as her first initial Victoria V in aVon and her last name initial A can be found in strAtford and also in Avon.
I have been to Stratford and I love this show! I could see Shakespeare and Hathaway working on a case just like this, although much better than the sleuth in this book, I'm sure!
Book 2: Option 3: Wandavision
For this option, read a book with a title of at least three wards where the first letter of each word can be found in WANDAVISION.
I chose Shadow Of Night : Book Two Of the All Souls series by Deborah Harkness
Shadow of Night
The first letter of each word in the title letters of the can be found as follows:
S--wandaviSion
O--wandavisiOn
N--waNdavision
I binged A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES myself last year. Now that I read this book, I really want to see it again. I think this book was even better than the first so the third book should blow me away!
Total Points for Task: 25
Total Books read for Task: 2
Total Big Book Tickets Claimed for Task: 1
Total Golden Oldies Tickets Claimed for Task: 0
Total Points for Summer Challenge 2021: 90
Total Tasks Completed for Summer Challenge 2021: 6
Total Books Read for Summer Challenge 2021: 7
Total Big Books Tickets Claimed for Summer Challenge 2021: 1
Total Golden Oldies Tickets Claimed for Summer Challenge 2021: 1
Task 50.1 - 3-2-1750+ pages; one set in listed location
book 1: author has a three part name
In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado
304 pages
book 2: #2 in series
Poirot Investigates
256 pages
pub in 1924 - claiming 1 (academic) GO tix
book 3: one word title, initial letter in BIN
Bonecrack
304 pages
set in England, one of the listed countries
304+256+304 = 864
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1070 points
9 BB tix
6 GO tix
Cindy FTask 10.2 O'Kay
Book written by author with name starting with O'
The Lonely Hearts Hotel by Heather O'Neill
Points this post:10
Total points:155
Books read:14
Golden Oldies:0
Big Books:2 tickets
Task completed:13
Cindy FTask 20.6 Queen Beatrix
Option 3: page number found in 83,95
1926,1938 (339)
A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny 339 pages
Points this post:20
Total points:175
Books read:15
Golden Oldies:0
Big Books:2 tickets
Tasks completed:14
Amy B10.3 - Never Bring a Knife to A Gun Fight
Read a book that features an archaeologist as a main character. The archaeologist's involvement can be established through the book's description, reviews, series page, or outside reference.
Birthright by Nora Roberts ("archaeologist Callie Dunbrook" in first line of main page book description of MC)
This Task: 10 Points
To Date: 685 Points
Amy FL30.8 - Lauren Jodi's task: 80s Dynamic Duos
Option 2: The Last Flight - approved in message 83
Option 3: Follow the Money - Minnesota Police Detective Kate Rosetti
Points this post: 30
Total points: 1070
Thanks for another great challenge, mods!
Laurie METask 15.5: On Fairy Wings: at least one Fae Character in book
Legolas is an elf.
The Two Towers
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 260
Laurie METask 20.1: Most Improved Player: Louise's Task: Picking up the pieces: option 2 all letters of GROW or YOUR or OWN in title
destination unkNOWn.
Destination Unknown
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 280.
Laurie METask 20.2: Rookie At The Top: XBM's Task: SUNY Brockport Writers Forum: book from page 1 #46.
Bunk: The True Story of Hoaxes, Hucksters, Humbug, Plagiarists, Forgeries, and Phonies
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 300
Task 20.9 -Moderator's Pet: Elizabeth P's Task: Big MovesOption 3: Read a book first published between 2014-2021, inclusive
Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old by Steven Petrow
Published in 2021, 272 pages
Total points: 95
Laurie METask 20.3: Best Review: Bucket's Task: Literary Tourist: Susan Kearsley, checked 7/16/21
A Place of Secrets
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 320
Laurie METask 20.5: Bigger is Better: Robin P's Task: Introducing Myself: Option 3: Read a book by an author with a name on the list Behind the Name - Jim: James
Devices and Desires by P.D. James
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 340
Laurie METask 20.6: Seasoned Reader: Inge's Task: Queen Beatrix; Option 3:
Total pages: 336
Castle Roogna
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 360
Laurie METask 20.7: Shorter is Sweeter: Lois's Task: Group Read Rejects
The Monogram Murders
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 380
Laurie METask 20.8: Nickels & Dimes: Coralie's Task: The View from the Lockdown: Water
Witch Out of Water
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 400
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.
The City
CITY in Title.
Points Earned This Post: 20
Total Points Earned: 1070
Golden Oldie Tickets: 4
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
EMurphy15.3 Video Killed the Radio Star
Book 1: Single author whose initials can be found in the name of one of the artists/groups from the list Mind of Winter by Laura Kasischke (Michael Jackson)
Book 2: Word in the title or subtitle that matches exactly a word in the title of one of the Best 80s Songs Never Seen by T.L. Dyer (Never Gonna Give You Up)
This Task:
Points: 15
Books Read: 2
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 425
Books Read: 30
GO Ticket: 1
BB Ticket +500: 1
BB Ticket +750: 1
Tasks Completed: 17
Laurie METask: 20.9: Moderator's Pet: Elizabeth P's Task: Big Moves: book set in Arizona
The Night Is Watching
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 420
INSIYAH10.10 - Soviet Bloc Crumbles
Set at least 50% in an Eastern Block country
Book: Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (ebook)
How it fits: Set in Russia (MPG Russia)
Note: MMP has 192 pages.
Points This Task: 10
Total Points : 835
Tasks Completed: 48
Books Read: 65
READ 60 10.9 Never Bring a Knife Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
Points 10
Points in total 155
LAUREN JODI25.4 - MEGSCL's Task: Lucky Number
Lucky number: 5
Book 1: Terms of a Texas Marriage by Lauren Canan
a. 5 words in title
d. First published in 2015
Book 2: Oh Danny Boy by Rhys Bowen
c. #5 in series
d. 352 Pages
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Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 760/1070
Big Book Tickets: 3
Total Books Read: 58
Tasks Completed: 39/60
Jessica DTask 50.1: 3-2-1
3: Author with a three part name
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
2: #2 in a series
The Cruellest Month
*Set in England (Oxford), fulfilling setting requirement
1: One word title, beginning with letter in dusty Bin
Blush
Points this task: 50
Total points: 390
SandiCompleted Task
25.1 - Nick KY’s Task: Shirley Jacksoniana
Book #1 -- Using Option 1, book authored by Shirley Jackson
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Book #2 -- Using Option 4, book with a word 4+ letters made from source phrase: THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE
Using the word HOUSE
Strangers at Collins House by Marilyn Ross
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 380
Points Earned this Post: 25
Total Points To Date: 405
LAUREN JODI10.10 - Soviet Bloc Crumbles
Set in Russia
Behind the Palace Walls by Lynn Raye Harris
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 770/1070
Big Book Tickets: 3
Total Books Read: 59
Tasks Completed: 40/60
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Andy P.Task # 15.5 - On Faery Wings
Read a book with at least one fae character
Ink & Sigil by Kevin Hearne
Contains a fae as a main character and numerous other fantasy creatures. Approved in message 12 of help thread.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 1065
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Andy P.Task # 5.10. Cheers!
Read a book of your choice that meets SRC rules
The Last Green Valley by Mark T. Sullivan
Points this post: 5
Total points: 1070
HanneloreTask 25.8 - Shelby's Task: Things to Look Forward To!!!
Read 2 books using 2 different options.
Option 2
Read any book from a series that matches one or a combination of their age (6, 6, 4, 3, 2 or #.1-#.9).
Book: Living Dead in Dallas
How it fits: The book is #2 of a series.
Option 3
Read a book with all the author's initials in either INDUSTRIAL or INDEPENDENT FILM.
Book: A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future
How it fits: This book is written by David Attenborough, initials DA. These fit in 'inDustriAl'
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Points this task: 25
Total points: 385
Tasks completed: 19
BB tickets:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
GO tickets: 1
CEELEETask 25.1 : Shirley Jacksoniana
Two Book Task from Options. This task is all abut SHIRLEY JACKSON!!!!! YAY!!!
I am claiming one Big Book Ticket for The Mammoth Book Of Ghost Romance at 518 pages.
Book 1: Option 1: Read any book by Shirley Jackson on an anthology s that features a story by her.
I chose LET ME TELL YOU , an anthology of Shirley Jackson stories and essays.
Let Me Tell You: New Stories, Essays, and Other
Writings
LOVED IT! These stories and essays had not been published before but was published postomously by members of her family.
Book 2: Option 4: Read a book with with a word in the title that is four or more letters that can be made from the letters in THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE.
I chose the anthology TTHE MAMMOTH BOOK OF GHOST ROMANCE
The Mammoth Book of Ghost Romance
The word I picked to spell is GHOST. and can be made from The Haunting Of Hill House as follows:
the Haun T in G O f H ill hou S e: : GHOST
I LOVE this task! I am a huge Shirley Jackson fan, bless her strange and twisted little heart! I have seen The Haunting about 50!!! times (at least) and the book inspired me to become a paranormal investigator myself. I read her biography A Rather Haunted Life and it is one of my favorites in the genre.
Total Points for task: 25
Total Books Read for Task: 2
Total Big Books Tickets Claimed for Task: 1
Total Golden Oldies Tickets Claimed for Task: 0
Total Points for Summer Challenge 2021: 115
Total Tasks Completed for Summer Challenge 2021: 7
Total Books read for Summer Challenge 2021: 9
Total Big Books Tickets Claimed for Summer Challenge 2021: 2
Total Golden Oldies Tickets Claimed for Summer Challenge 2021: 1
25.4 - MEGSCL's Task: Lucky Number💜 ROLLED: 1💜
Book 1: Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter
a. 1-word title
b. Grant County #1
c. 418 pages
d. first published 2001
Book 2: Blood Lure by Nevada Barr
d. free choice, but also first published 2001
Total points: 140 + 25 = 165
Excuse the Interruption The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
All the letters from SIGNAL are in the title/
Post Total: 5
Grand Total: 325
5.3 Mr. ConductorAnimal Farm by George Orwell
GO in Ringo Starr
I'd like a Golden Oldie ticket. This was first published in 1941.
Post Total: 5
Grand Total: 330
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Task: 15.9: I Want My MTV: letter M, T, V found in title
zen and the arT of VaMpires.
Zen and the Art of Vampires
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 245