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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2021
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Kristen IA30.3 - Bluemoon's Task: My Memories of the 1980's
Please chose two options and read a book for each.
Required: State the options.
A. THE OLYMPICS
2. SUMMER OLYMPICS – 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.
The Searcher by Tana French
******I claim 1 BB Ticket - 576 pages******
I listened to the audiobook and have linked to the PB edition
B. SPACE EXPLORATION
1. CHALLENGER – Read a book with at least 2 digits from 773 in its page count. Digits may only be used as often as they appear. ex, 177 pages, 237 pages, 370 pages.
The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend - 374 pages
ARBookfinder: IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 14.0
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 200/1070
Tasks Completed: 12/60
BB: 3
GO: 0
Barbara ★30.4 - Sandy's Task: Opposites Attract.
Read 2 books, the titles (NOT subtitles) of which each contain one of the words in the pair you've chosen. Words must match exactly. REQUIRED: Specify your word pair in your post.
UP and DOWN
Book 1: Fix Her Up - Carey Heywood (274 pages) 6/24
Book 2: Lay It Down - Cara McKenna (336 pages) 8/30
TOTAL PAGES: (Book 1 - 274 pages) + (Book 2 - 336 pages) = 610 pages > 600 pages
Points this task: 30
Total points: 670
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (1) 1000 (0)
Inge10.4 - E.T. Phone Home
Obsidian
found on page 1
Points this task: 10
total points: 480
task completed: 28
Inge25.3 - CYNBAXTER's Task - My Time has Come!
option 3:
Crave
word: Crave
This book is new to me
Option 1:
The Apollo Missions: The Incredible Story of the Race to the Moon
This book is new to me
Points this task: 25
total points: 505
task completed: 29
Kristen IA30.7 - MAZZA1's Task: A Little Of What You Fancy
This is a 2 book task
You may use the same OR different options BUT your books MUST be by different authors (
State the options.
Option 1
Read the next new-to-you book in a series that you have previously rated 4 or 5 stars
The 20th Victim by James Patterson
This book is new to me. I previously read The 18th Abduction from this series on 5/22/2019 and gave it 4 stars.
I listened to the audiobook and linked to the PB edition
Option 2
Read a NEW to you book by a favourite author - for this challenge a favourite author is one you have read at least TWICE before and RATED 4 or 5 stars
The Chester Creek Murders by Nathan Dylan Goodwin
This book is new to me. I previously read The Wicked Trade and The Spyglass File by this author and gave both of these books 4 stars.
I read the ebook and linked to the PB edition.
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 230/1070
Tasks Completed: 13/60
BB: 3
GO: 0
Inge30.4 - Sandy's Task: Opposites Attract.
I chose : Sweet-sour
Witchy Sour
Sweet Evil
Points this task: 30
total points: 535
task completed: 30
Inge30.1 - Teri-K's Task: Celebrate the Great Outdoors.
option 3: word Hike
Dochter van het Derde Rijk
option 2: word: DENDROPHILE
The Scarlet Letter
Points this task: 30
total points: 565
task completed: 30
PAULA S30.3 - Bluemoon's Task: My Memories of the 1980's
A1: Read a book with a word in the TITLE of at least five letters that can be made from the letters in the phrase THIS IS YOUR MOMENT AND IT’S GOING TO HAPPEN.
Using the word SHARPE - SH in tHiS, A in And, R in youR, PE in hapPEn
I read the kindle edition, PB link for reference (no MMPB): Sharpe Turn
A2: Read a book where all of the Author’s initials can be found in DEATH OF A DREAM
by Tochi OnyebuchiAuthor initials TO found in deaTh Of a dream
I read the kindle edition, PB link for reference (no MMPB): Riot Baby
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 150
Books Read: 10
Tasks Completed: 5/60
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 0
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 1
PAULA S30.2 - TessaVanessa's Task: The Joys of Home Ownership
Option 1: Read a book with the author’s first and last name initials in the word: PLUMBER.
by Maria Langauthor initials ML found in pLuMber
I read the ebook, PB link for reference (no MMPB): Staden sover
Option 3: Read a fiction book that has a recipe included within the book. State the name of the recipe when you post.
The book includes the receipes for Winnie's Slow Cooking Cider, Hunk of Heaven Tater Salad, and Hank's Mama's Dump Cake.
I read the kindle edition, MMPB link for reference: Apple Cider Slaying
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 180
Books Read: 12
Tasks Completed: 6/60
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 0
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 1
Task 15.10 - Stuck in the MiddleRead a whole number book in a series that is NOT the first or the last/most recently published book in the series. The series name and number must be indicated in the GR title listing in grayscale parentheses following the title.
The Rosie Effect (Don Tillman #2) (2014) by Graeme Simsion (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, deckle edge, 344 pages)
315 + 15 = 330
Tasks Completed: 16
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 315 + 15 = 330
Books read: 23
Pages read: 6.272
Read but not claimed: 00
Goodreads Authors: 11
Golden Oldies: 00
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
15.2 - On RepeatBook 1: Dream Girl by Laura Lippman
Book 2, another book by the same author: To the Power of Three by Laura Lippman
Points this post: 15
Total points: 1005
INSIYAH20.3 - Best Review: Bucket's Task: Literary Tourist
Author chosen on Literature Map: Jane Austen (https://www.literature-map.com/jane+a...") (Previously read on 2nd August 2021). Author I chose is John Steinbeck, who is new to me.
Book: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (ebook)
Note: MMP has 107 pages.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 990
Books Read: 76
Tasks Completed: 56
Readerboard Name: List_Addict30.4: Sandy’s Task - Opposites Attract (31st, 18:29; 65)
Two books whose titles contain antonyms
Antonyms: you and me
You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria
Pages: 384
Find Me by Romily Bernard
Pages: 288
Pages: 672/600
Total this challenge: 65
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ10.9 - Rain Man
Stay Gold by Tobly McSmith
This book has a title of 2 words AND none of the words have more than 4 characters in them.
Link to PB edition (no MMP): Stay Gold. No dejes de ser tú mismo
This post: 10 points
Total points to date: 625 points
Tasks completed: 35
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season *
5.9. All in Good FunSapphire Skies by Belinda Alexandra
Total this Post: 5
Golden Oldies: 4
Bigger is Better: 3
Season Total: 965
Lisa MD***Repost with cover
Thank you, moderators, for a job well done! I appreciate all the time and effort you put into making this challenge great.
30.9 - Cat's Task: The Perks of UNO
Task A: Read a book that is at least 50% (as per TinEye) Red, Yellow, Green or Blue..
🔸The Quiet Girl by S.F. Kosa
https://labs.tineye.com/color/dfef2bd...
64.5% Red
Read ebook
Linked to PB. No MMPB
350 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 Road Home by Richard Paul Evans
Initial E in Evans
Listened to Audiobook.
Linked to PB. No MMPB.
336 pages
350 + 336 = 686 total pages
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 550/1070
Total Books Read: 40
Tasks Completed: 28/60
Big Book Tickets: 0
Golden Oldies: 2
Amy B20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Lois's Task: Group Reads Rejects
Go to the Group Reads polls for the current challenge and read one of the nominees in any of the three categories that did not win.
Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky
This Task: 20 Points
To Date: 735 Points
Readerboard Name: Kathy P30.9 - Cat's Task: The Perks of UNO
2 book option
Task A: Dare to Be Kind: How Extraordinary Compassion Can Transform Our World
224 Pages
59.2 %#4ebbcfBlue
24.9 %#a3d1e1Blue
5.3 %#c59577Brown
2.7 %#e7e7e5Grey
2.0 %#6cc4a7Green
2.0 %#616e9aBlue
1.9 %#514080Violet
0.9 %#90d28dGreen
0.9 %#634d36Brown
0.3 %#1b2d30Green
Task B:
A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith
Author: Timothy Egan
Pages 367
Totals
Points: 240
BB: 0
GO: 0
Total Tasks completed: 14
Total Books read: 19
LAUREN JODI5.3 - Mr. Conductor
Taming Natasha by Nora Roberts
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 795/1070
Big Book Tickets: 3
Golden Oldies: 1
Total Books Read: 61
Tasks Completed: 42/60
EMurphy15.2 On Repeat
Book 1: Book that meets SRC rules Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
Book 2: Another book written by the same author as Book 1 The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
This Task:
Points: 15
Books Read: 2
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 445
Books Read: 33
GO Ticket: 1
BB Ticket +500: 1
BB Ticket +750: 1
Tasks Completed: 19
LAUREN JODI20.3 - Best Review: Bucket's Task: Literary Tourist
Baby, I'm Yours by Susan Andersen
Required:
This author is new to me.
Starting author: Jennifer Crusie read May 12, 2021
https://www.literature-map.com/jennif...
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 815/1070
Big Book Tickets: 3
Golden Oldies: 1
Total Books Read: 62
Tasks Completed: 43/60
StaceyNC15.9 - I Want My MTV
Read a book with a TITLE that contains all the letters MTV.
Book: From Lukov with Love
Completed: 6/24/21
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 635
Tasks Completed: 31
INSIYAH5.7. The Bechdel test
At least 2 women and no adult men on cover
Book: Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto (ebook)
Note: PB has 302 pages.
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 995
Books Read: 77
Tasks Completed: 57
StaceyNC30.1 - Teri-K's Task: Celebrate the Great Outdoors.
Option 2:
Read a book whose author's first and last initials are found in DENDROPHILE or THALASSOPHILE.
Book: Wrecking Ball
Completed: 6/24/21
Author: P. Dangelico
Word: Dendorphile
Pages: 308
Option 3:
All the letters for either the word CAMP or HIKE must be found in the title, including subtitles.
Book: Knight's Redemption
Completed: 8/30/21
Word: Hike
Pages: 298
Total Pages: 606
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 665
Tasks Completed: 32
READ 60 A Little of What You Fancy 30.7 Op.2 How to Raise an Elephantby Alexander McCall Smith an author I have read at least twice before and rated his books at 4 stars
Op.3 A book I have read at least twice before My third reading of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King
Task 30
Total 160
ED30.1 - Teri-K's Task: Celebrate the Great Outdoors.
Option 2: Fist & Last in DENDROPHILE or THALASSOPHILE
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
352p.
AT in "ThAlassophile"
Option 3: CAMP or HIKE Letters in Sub/Title
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson
329p.
HIKE found in "furIously Happy: a fuunny booK about horriblE"
Post Total= 30
Total Points: 140
Books Read=10
GO: 1
BB: 1
Readerboard Name: List_Addict20.1: Most Improved - Louise’s Task: Picking Up the Pieces
Option 3: A setting in a bakery
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Total this challenge: 85
SandyL10.10 - Soviet Bloc Crumbles
Read a book set in at least 50% in one or more Soviet Bloc countries or other aligned states
Necklace and Calabash by Robert van Gulik
Set in China
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Points This Task: 10
Total Points: 1045
Big Books Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies Tickets: 1
Tasks Completed: 59
Books Read: 82
ROBIN P5.8: Who Dun It
The Highwayman: A Longmire Story
Listened to audio, linked ppb
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 855
BB: 4 GO: 11
Tasks completed: 39
Books read: 59
SandyL25.10 - Bookwrm526's Task: Bingewatching
Option 1: Read a book with the MPG humor
Doppelbanger by Heather M. Orgeron
confirmed not for kids Msg 295
Option 2: Read a book with the MPG mystery AND author initials in STRATFORD UPON AVON
New Tricks by David Rosenfelt
stratfoRD upon avon
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Points This Task: 25
Total Points: 1070
Big Books Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies Tickets: 1
Tasks Completed: 60
Books Read: 84
15.4 - Sweet TeaI did Option 1 and read 2 books
Book 1: Read a book with a main page genre that includes Romance or Romantic
Hot Stuff
Book 2: Read a book set at least 50% in a southern US state:
I listened to an audio version of A Streetcar Named Desire MMPB edition is Un tranvía llamado Deseo/Lo que no se dice/Súbitamente el último verano
This book is set in Louisiana
***Claiming Golden Oldie Ticket, as first published in 1947***
New Points: 15
Total Points: 655
GO: 3
BB: 2
50.1 - Trishhartuk's task: 3-2-13: Read a book by an author with exactly three name parts
I read an audio version of Wild Seed by Octavia E. Butler 279 pages
2: Read a book that is part of a series AND includes a 2 in its series number
I read an ebook version ofPoirot Investigates MMPB edition is Poirot investiga 237 pages
1: Read a book with a one-word title, where the initial of the title word can be found in either TED ROGERS or DUSTY BIN
I listened to an audio version of Runaway 335 pages
It is the Book 2 Option Poirot Investigates that fulfills the requirement that at least one book be set in the UK as it is set primarily in England-only one story (The chocolate box) of the 14 was set in Belgium.
279+237+335= 851pages
New Points: 50
Total Points: 705
GO: 3
BB: 2
That is it for me, thanks for another great challenge!
ED25.3 - CYNBAXTER's Task - My Time has Come!
Option 1:
It Would Be Night in Caracas by Karina Sainz Borgo
This book is new to me.
230p.-pub. 2019
Option 2:
A Most Peculiar Malaysian Murder by Shamini Flint
This book is new to me.
295 p.
"ANDYP" found in "A most Peculiar malaYsiaN murDer"
Post Total= 25
Total Points: 165
Books Read=12
GO: 1
BB: 1
PAULA SREPOST to include required information.
50.1 - Trishhartuk's task: 3-2-1
Read 3 books, one from each of the 3 prompts. The three books must total at least 750 pages. No books with the genres children or kids on the main book page may be use
3: Read a book by an author with exactly three name parts
by T.E. KinseyI read the kindle edition. The PB has 268 pages. Link for reference: In the Market for Murder
2: Read a book that is part of a series AND includes a 2 in its series number in grayscale parenthesis after the title (#0.2, #2, #12, #21, #22, #3.2, etc).
- A Cider Shop Mystery #2I read the kindle edition. The PB is 336 pages, link for reference (no MMPB): Pulp Friction
1: Read a book with a one-word title, where the initial of the title word can be found in either TED ROGERS or DUSTY BIN. Subtitles should be ignored.
- title initial R found in ted rogeRsI read the ebook, the MMPB has 380 pages, link for reference: Rebecca
Book 1 (Rebecca) is mostly (>50%) set in England.
In total 268 + 336 + 380 = 984 pages > 750 pages
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Points This Post: 50
Total Points: 180
Books Read: 12
Tasks Completed: 6/60
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 0
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 1
PAULA S20.10 - Group Reads
Read ONE of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season
Link to my discussion post: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
I read the kindle edition. HB link for reference (no MMPB, no PB with page numbers): Eat a Peach
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 200
Books Read: 13
Tasks Completed: 7/60
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 0
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 1
Heather KSTask 10.6 - Let's Get Physical
Read a book written by an author with a hyphenated name.
I read Unfollow: A Memoir of Loving and Leaving the Westboro Baptist Church by Megan Phelps-Roper
Points this post: 10
Final Challenge Total: 310
Angela IL30.7 - A Little Of What You Fancy
Option 1- Read the next new-to-you book in a series that you have previously rated 4 or 5 stars
Bad Love by Jonathan Kellerman-8/5
This book is new to me and the earlier book I read in the series was before 5/15/21 (It was Devil's Waltz 2/24/21 and rated a 4 stars.
Option 2
Read a NEW to you book by a favorite author - for this challenge a favorite author is one you have read at least TWICE before and RATED 4 or 5 stars
The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain-8/31
I have read this author at least twice before and rated most of her books a 4 or a 5 and this one was no exception. Also this book is new to me
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 515
Books Read: 35
Tasks Completed: 23/60
ED20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Inge's Task: Queen Beatrix
Option 2
Girl in Dior by Annie Goetzinger
"GID" found in "beatrIx wilhilmena armGarD"
Post Total= 20
Total Points: 185
Books Read=13
GO: 1
BB: 1
Laurah3025.3 - CYNBAXTER's Task - My Time has Come!
option 1
Read a book first published between the years 2014-2021 (inclusive).
The Dutch House pub 2019
This book is new to me.
option 2 Read a book where all the letters of either ANDYP or DLMROSE are used in the TITLE only. Subtitles are excluded.
The Home for Unwanted Girls
DLM Rose - the hOME for unwanteD GiRLS
This book is new to me.
This post: 25 points,
Total points: 250
BB: 1
GO: 0
Tasks completed: 12
Total books read: 17
Sarah E20.4 - Golden Oldies - Ed's Task: Summer Play
Option 1: MPG Plays
William Shakespeare's The Jedi Doth Return
I read a kindle edition but have linked to the top hardcover, no PB or MMP editions
Total Points: 755
ED20.1 - Most Improved - Louise's Task: Picking Up The Pieces
Option 2: Grow Your Own
Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder by John Waters
"OWN" found in "mr. kNOW"
Post Total= 20
Total Points: 205
Books Read=14
GO: 1
BB: 1
Sarah E20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Coralie's Task: The View from Lockdown
Ash Mountain
I listened to an audio, paperback - no MMP - is Ash Mountain
Total Points: 775
Thanks to the Mods and task creators for another great season!
EMurphy10.7 Sweet Sixteen Number in the title that is in word form Towards Zero by Agatha Christie
*Golden Oldies Ticket: Published in 1944
This Task:
Points: 10
Books Read: 1
GO Ticket: 1
BB Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 455
Books Read: 34
GO Ticket: 2
BB Ticket +500: 1
BB Ticket +750: 1
Tasks Completed: 20
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ50 - 3-2-1
(3) -
Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid
This book is by an author with exactly three name parts.
Link to PB edition (no MMP): Maybe in Another Life (342 pages)
(2) -
Killing by Numbers by M.S. Morris
This book is part of the Bridget Hart series and is #2 in the series.
This book is also set in England. From Amazon's description: https://www.amazon.com/gp/bookseries/... "Set amongst the dreaming spires of Oxford University, the Bridget Hart series is perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, JR Ellis, Faith Martin and classic British murder mysteries."
Link to PB edition (no MMP): Killing by Numbers (302 pages)
(1) -
Triptych by Karin Slaughter
This book is a one-word title and the initial of the title word can be found in Ted rogers.
Link to MMP edition: Triptih (440 pages)
342 + 302+ 440 = 1,084 pages (more than 750 pages)
This post: 50 points
Total points to date: 675 points
Tasks completed: 36
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season *
Kim O25.2 - Andy P’s Task: Living with Dogs
Book 1. Read a book, fiction or nonfiction, with a domestic animal central to the plot or subject.
Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know This book has 378 pages.
Book 2. Read a nonfiction book in which an animal or animals are major characters or subjects.
The Man-Eaters of Tsavo Golden Oldie -- first published in 1907. This book has 150 pages.
Page count (378 + 150 = 528) > 500.
Points this task: 25
Golden Oldie tickets: 1
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Totals:
Points: 265
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 2
Golden Oldies: 2
Tasks completed: 10
INSIYAH30.4 - Sandy's Task: Opposites Attract.
Word Pair: Day-Night
Book 1: Just One Day by Gayle Forman (ebook)
Note: PB has 300 pages.
Book 2: Welcome to Night Vale by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor (ebook)
Note: MMP has 512 pages.
Page Count: 300 + 512 = 812 pages.
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 1025
Books Read: 79
Tasks Completed: 58
Brooke TX30.1 - Teri-K's Task: Celebrate the Great Outdoors.
Option 2: Read a book whose author's first and last initials are found in DENDROPHILE.
Option 3:
Read a book with all the letters for the word CAMP found in the title.
Points
This Post: 30
Total Points: 515
Completed Tasks: 31
Books Read: 82
Brooke TX30.2 - TessaVanessa's Task: The Joys of Home Ownership
Option 1: Read a book with the author’s first and last name initials in the word: PLUMBER.
Option 2: Read a book with one of these creaking sound words found intact in the title/subtitle: groan, screech, squeak, chirr, rasp, scrape, scratch, sound, squeal and creak.
Points
This Post: 30
Total Points: 545
Completed Tasks: 32
Books Read: 82
Brooke TX30.4 - Sandy's Task: Opposites Attract.
My word pair is BITTER/SWEET.
Points
This Post: 30
Total Points: 575
Completed Tasks: 33
Books Read: 82
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20.2 - Rookie at the Top - XBM's Task: SUNY Brockport Writers Forum
Book by an author on Authors From the Brockport Writers Forum List
Book: The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis (ebook)
How it fits: Author is No. 60 on list.
Note: MMP has 329 pages.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 970
Books Read: 75
Tasks Completed: 55