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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2021
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Bookwrm526Task #20.9 - Big Moves
Option Three: Read a book first published between 2014-2021, inclusive. I read Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender, first published in 2020, 354 pages.
Total points so far: 60
Jessica D20.5 - Bigger is Better - Robin P's Task: Introducing Myself (book with J, Q, X or Z in title or author name)
Option 1
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
Letter Z in author's name.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 25
APRILLEIGH20.1 - Most Improved - Louise’s Task: Picking Up the Pieces
Option 2: Grow Your Own
Read a book with all the letters of YOUR in the title.
The Cambridge Guide to the Solar System by Kenneth R. Lang (502 pages)
*** Big Book - one ticket for 500+ pages ***
Y found in sYstem.
OR found in sOlaR.
U found in gUide.
TRACKING [this task (total including this task)]
Points: 20 (100)
Golden Oldie: 0 (0)
Big Book: 1 (2)
Books Read: 1 (6)
Total Tasks: 6
20.10 Group readsI read Eat a Peach and commented on post #7 in the group reads thread.
points: 90
books read: 5
tasks completed: 4
pages read: 1745
APRILLEIGH20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Coralie’s Task: The View from Lockdown
Read a book the has SKY in the title.
Philip’s Night SKY Atlas by Robin Scagell
TRACKING [this task (total including this task)]
Points: 20 (120)
Golden Oldie: 0 (0)
Big Book: 0 (2)
Books Read: 1 (7)
Total Tasks: 7
Angela IL 15.4-Sweet Tea
Option 2: Book that meets both requirements of Romance MPG and book is set in North Carolina
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens- 6/15
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 45
Books Read: 4
Tasks Completed: 4/60
Task 10.5 - She Blinded Me With Scienceoption b: author initials in SCIENCE
The Defence by Steve Cavanagh
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155 points
1 BB tix
APRILLEIGH15.3 - Video Killed the Radio Star
Option 2: One book fulfilling both requirements.
Book A: A book written by an author whose initials are found in one of the artists from Greatest 1980s Music Videos.
Book B: A book with a title/subtitle word that matches a title word in one of these Best 80s songs.
Stargazing: Exploring the Stars WITH Binoculars and Telescopes by John Mosley
JM found in Michael Jackson
WITH found in What’s Love Got to Do WITH It
TRACKING [this task (total including this task)]
Points: 15 (135)
Golden Oldie: 0 (0)
Big Book: 0 (2)
Books Read: 1 (8)
Total Tasks: 8
Andy P.Task # 10.2 -O'kay
Read a book written by an author with a name part that begins with O'
Back Roads by Tawni O'Dell
Points this post: 10
Total points: 95
Andy P.Task # 20.1 - Most Improved - Louise's Task: Picking Up The Pieces
Option 4. Read a book with a domestic dog on the cover
by David RosenfeltPoints this post : 20
Total points: 115
APRILLEIGH20.6 - Seasoned Reader - inge’s Task: Queen Beatrix
Read a book with a number of pages that can be found in their birth years and ages: 83, 95, 1926, 1938.
Astronomy for Kids by Bruce Betts (168 pages)
16 found in 1926
8 found in 83
TRACKING [this task (total including this task)]
Points: 20 (155)
Golden Oldie: 0 (0)
Big Book: 0 (2)
Books Read: 1 (9)
Total Tasks: 9
MARGO10.3 - Never Bring a Knife to A Gun Fight
Read a book that features an archaeologist as a main character.
The Shadowy Horses
From Goodreads main page "Archaeologist Verity Grey has been drawn to the dark legends of the Scottish Borderlands in search of the truth buried in a rocky field by the sea."
Posted MMPB but listened to Audible edition.
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Points this task: 10
Total points: 120
Tasks completed: 6
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
MARGO5.8. Who Dun It?
Read a book with the main page genre mystery.
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Posted and read Paperback edition.
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Points this task: 5
Total points: 125
Tasks completed: 7
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
Task 5.1 – Excuse the Interruption! Book chosen: Malibu Rising
Fits task: All letters of SIGNAL found in "Malibu Rising"
Format read: audio
# of pages: 384 (printed edition)
Points this post: 5 points
Total points to date: 5 points
Not claiming BB or GO in this challenge!
Task 5.2 – Cowabunga! Book chosen: The Queen's Vow: A Novel of Isabella of Castile
Fits task: Set in the late 15th/early 16th century - based on real-life persons: Isabella I of Castile who lived from 1474 to 1504 and Ferdinand of Arragon
Isabella I of Castile
Format read: audio
# of pages: 416 (printed edition)
Points this post: 5 points
Total points to date: 10 points
Task 5.7 – The Bechdel Test Book chosen:
Fits task: at least 2 adult women on the cover and no adult men
Format read: audio with ebook readalong
# of pages: 386 (printed edition)
Points this post: 5 points
Total points to date: 15 points
Task 5.10 – Cheers! Book chosen: Autobiography of a Face
Fits task: Book fits SRC rules
Format read: audio
# of pages: 256 (printed edition)
Points this post: 5 points
Total points to date: 20 points
Task 10.10 – Soviet Bloc Crumbles Book chosen: The boy who drew Auschwitz: A powerful true story of hope and survival
Fits task: Set 100% in Poland (Thomas Greve was born and raised in Poland until he was deported to Auschwitz in Poland)
Format read: audio
# of pages: 384 (printed edition)
Points this post: 10 points
Total points to date: 30 points
Task 15.8 – Found in Translation Book chosen: I Remember You
Fits task: primary language: German; book written in: Icelandic
Format read: audio
# of pages: 391 (printed edition)
Points this post: 15 points
Total points to date: 45 points
Task 15.9 – I Want My MTV Book chosen: The Moon Over Kilmore Quay
Fits task: All letters of MTV found in "The Moon Over Kilmore Quay"
Format read: audio with ebook readalong
# of pages: 400 (printed edition)
Points this post: 15 points
Total points to date: 60 points
Task 20.1 – Most Improved - Louise's Task: Picking Up the Pieces Book chosen: Option 2: So You Want to Talk About Race
Fits task: YOUR found in "So You Want To Talk About Race"
Format read: audio
# of pages: 248 (printed edition)
Points this post: 20 points
Total points to date: 80 points
Task 20.9 – Moderator's Pet: Elizabeth P's Task: Big Moves Book chosen: Option 3: Boy Erased: A Memoir of Identity, Faith, and Family
Fits task: Published on May 10, 2016
Format read: audio
# of pages: 340 (printed edition)
Points this post: 20 points
Total points to date: 100 points
APRILLEIGH10.5 - She Blinded Me with Science
Read a nonfiction book with MPG Science.
Composting for Dummies by Cathy Cromell
MPG Science verified in the help thread.
TRACKING [this task (total including this task)]
Points: 10 (165)
Golden Oldie: 0 (0)
Big Book: 0 (2)
Books Read: 1 (10)
Total Tasks: 10
APRILLEIGH15.1 - Tsundoku
Book 1: A book written by a single author whose initials (all) can be found in TSUNDOKU.
Composting Inside & Out by Stephanie Davies
SD found in tSunDoku.
Book 2: A book that was added to your TBR before June 1, 2020.
National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky by Andrew Fazekas
This title was added to my TBR on March 12, 2019.
TRACKING [this task (total including this task)]
Points: 15 (180)
Golden Oldie: 0 (0)
Big Book: 0 (2)
Books Read: 2 (12)
Total Tasks: 11
APRILLEIGH20.5 - Bigger Is Better - Robin P’s Task: Introducing Myself
Read a book whose title or author contains at least one J, Q, X, or Z.
Stargazing with Binoculars by Robin Scagell and David Frydman
There is a Z in stargaZing.
TRACKING [this task (total including this task)]
Points: 20 (200)
Golden Oldie: 0 (0)
Big Book: 0 (2)
Books Read: 1 (13)
Total Tasks: 12
Katrisa10.5 - She Blinded me with Science
option a - a. Read a nonfiction book with the MPG Science
I read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Points this Post: 10
Points Total 30
Bookwrm526Task #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 Coming Out Can Be Murder by Renee James.
Total points so far: 65
Katrisa25.8 - Shelby’s Task: Things to Look Forward To!!!
Option 2 - Read any book from a series that matches one or a combination of their ages ( 6, 6, 4, 3, 2, and 2 months)
I read The Shadow Throne (Book #3 in series)
(IL:MG-, BL 5.6 AR pts 12)
Option 3 - Read a book with ALL the author's initials in either INDUSTRIAL or INDEPENDENT FILM
I read The Other Woman
by Daniel Silva (inDuStrial)
Points this Post 25
Points Total 55
Katrisa30.9 - Cat's Task: The Perks of UNO
Option 1:
Task A: The biggest "fun" in the game is finding books with the right colour cover.
Read a book that is at least 50% (as per TinEye) Red, Yellow, Green or Blue.
I read Us Against You (Tineye 85.2% blue, 496 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
I read Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
Vonnegut - V
296 pages
Points this Post 30
Points Total 85
JEN B30.3 - Bluemoon's Task: My Memories of the 1980's
A1. WINTER OLYMPICS – 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.
The Siren by Katherine St. John
The word SIREN can be made from letters in the phrase
A2. SUMMER OLYMPICS
Read a book where all of the Author’s initials can be found in DEATH OF A DREAM.
A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi
T in "Death," M in "Dream"
TOTAL POINTS: 60
Katrisa10.7 - Sweet Sixteen
Read a book with a number in the TITLE that is in word form.
I read Gideon the Ninth
Points this Post 10
Points Total 95
Mod
25.6 - Delicious Dee's Task: My New Favorite Comedian
(2 books, 1 from @ option - 500+ page total)
Option 1 - Read a book by a single author named Ben in any position (368 pages)
The Children's Blizzard. Melanie Benjamin. 14-Jun
Option 5 - Read a book by a single author whose name is ELIZABETH. (326 pages)
The Pearl Thief. Elizabeth Wein 15-Jun
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 130/1070
Total Books Read: 12
Tasks Completed: 9/60
30.2 - TessaVanessa's Task: The Joys of Home OwnershipOption 1: Read a book with the author’s first and last name initials in the word: PLUMBER.
Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo
Option 3: read a fiction book that has a recipe included within the book.
Meet Me at the Cupcake Café
Recipe name: Drop Scone
Total points: 60
Katrisa15.3 - Video Killed the Radio Star
Book 1 - Read a book written by a single author whose initials can be found in the name of one of the artists/groups from this list of Greatest 1980s Music Videos
I read Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi
A. D. can be found in DAvid bowie
Book 2 - Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle that matches exactly a word in the title of one of these Best 80s songs.
I read Fuzzy Nation
fuzzy NATION - Janet Jackson's "rhythm NATION"
Points this Post 15
Points Total 110
Inge15.9 I want my MTV
Voor de Storm
I took the Original title to find it in the AR bookfinder as the main page has children
Rising Storm
Hunter, Erin
AR Quiz No. 75834 EN Fiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 11.0
Accelerated Reader Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP, VP
Points this task: 15
total points: 60
task completed: 4
TessaVanessaChallenge 10.7 Sweet Sixteen
Five Minutes Alone by Paul Cleave
Points this post: 10
Total points: 85/1070
Tasks completed: 5/60
Books read: 7
TessaVanessaChallenge 20.1 Most Improved - Louise's Task: Picking Up The Pieces
Option 2: When You Never Said Goodbye: An Adoptee's Search for Her Birth Mother: A Novel in Poems and Journal Entries by Meg Kearney
Just for fun: All of the letters of GROW, YOUR and OWN can be found in the title. LOL
Points this post: 20
Total points: 105/1070
Tasks completed: 6/60
Books read: 8
15.7 - The 80s Mix Tape Read an anthology or collection of short stories, essays and/or novellas (at least 3 works)
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams by Stephen King
Read 6/5/21
This collection of short stories features 20 different tales. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Baz...
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams is a Big Book (686 pages). Claiming 1 Big Book Ticket.
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 30
Big Books Tickets Claimed: 1
Golden Oldies Tickets Claimed:
trishhartuk15.4 Sweet Tea
Option 2: Read one book that fulfills both book 1 and book 2 requirements. Read a book with a MPG that includes Romance or Romantic; and Read a book set at least 50% in a southern US state.
Pecan Pies and Homicides, Ellery Adams
Set in Georgia, and shelved as Romance by 13 users.
Romance locked here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Points this task: 15
Books read: 1
Total points: 95
Tasks completed: 6
Bookwrm526Task #20.5 - Introducing Myself
Option 1: Read a book whose title OR author contains at least one J, Q, X, or Z. Subtitles are excluded. I read Long Black Veil by Jennifer Finney Boylan, J in the author's name.
Total points so far: 85
Task 20.9 -Moderator's Pet: Elizabeth P's Task: Big MovesOption 3: Read a book first published between 2014-2021, inclusive.
The book I read was Educated published in 2018.
Points this task: 20
Total points: 40
ROBIN PTask 25.4 - Lucky Number
My number is 1
Book 1 - Libertie
a. 1 word in title
d. last digit in year published - 2021
Book 2 - Beartown
b. number in series - GR shows it on main page as Beartown (Beartown #1)
c. number of pages contains a 1 - 415
Points this post: 25
Total points: 45
BB:0 GO:0
Kathy KS20.5 - Bigger is Better - Robin P's Task: Introducing Myself
#3--Read a book by an author with a name on the list Behind the Name - Jim. The name can be in any position, such as Eloisa James, Jimmy Carter, etc.
Star Surgeon, by James White
This is one of the names listed on the "Jim" webpage
(mmpb=160 p.)
This title was read in the omnibus, Beginning Operations, pages 201-364
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Points for this task: 20
Total points : 20
Tasks completed: 1
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 0
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
Kathy KS***UNCLAIMED***
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Robin P's Task: Introducing Myself
#3--Read a book by an author with a name on the list Behind the Name - Jim. The name can be in any position, such as Eloisa James, Jimmy Carter, etc.
Star Surgeon, by James White
This is one of the names listed on the "Jim" webpage
(mmpb=160 p.)
This title was read in the omnibus, Beginning Operations, pages 201-364
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Points for this task: 0
Total points : 20-20=0
Tasks completed: 1-1=0
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 0
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
Kathy KS15.10 - 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.
Star Surgeon, by James White
This "(Sector General #2)". There are about 10 more in the series
(mmpb=160 p.)
This title was read in the omnibus, Beginning Operations, pages 201-364
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Points for this task: 15
Total points : 15
Tasks completed: 1
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 0
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
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APRILLEIGH30.1 - Teri-K’s Task: Celebrate the Great Outdoors
Option 3: A book with all the letters of CAMP in the title.
The Rodale Book of Composting by Grace Gershuny and Deborah L. Martin (278 pages)
CMP found in Composting
A found in rodAle
Option 4: A book with at least one word in the title that is also in the name of a U.S. National Park.
DEATH by the Dozen by Jenn McKinlay (304 pages)
DEATH is also in DEATH Valley (California).
278 + 304 = 582 > 550 pages
TRACKING [this task (total including this task)]
Points: 30 (210)
Golden Oldie: 0 (0)
Big Book: 0 (2)
Books Read: 2 (14)
Total Tasks: 12
MAZZA15.2. Cowabunga!
Read a book set in Italy, or in the 14th-16th centuries (1300 - 1599).
Murder in Chianti
Points this post = 5
Points to date = 5
Set in Tuscany Italy on GR data
MAZZA15.6. Let's Be Careful Out There!
Read a book with the main page genre Action or Adventure.
The Hike MPG Adventure
Points this post = 5
Points to date = 10
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Read a book whose title OR author contains at least one J, Q, X, or Z.
Night of the Mannequins
Q in manneQuins
Points Earned This Post: 20
Total Points Earned: 145
Golden Oldie Tickets: 2
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)