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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2021
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10.4 - E.T. Phone HomePerdition by Ann Aguirre
Found on page 9
Points This Post: 10
Grand Total Points: 65/1070
Total Books Read: 7
Tasks Completed: 7/60
Big Book Tickets: 0
Golden Oldies: 0
10.7 - Sweet SixteenSixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones
Points This Post: 10
Grand Total Points: 75/1070
Total Books Read: 8
Tasks Completed: 8/60
Big Book Tickets: 0
Golden Oldies: 0
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Robin P's Task: Introducing MyselfOption 1: Last Hit by Jessica Clare & Jen Frederick
Both authors have a "J" in their name.
Points This Post: 20
Grand Total Points: 95/1070
Total Books Read: 9
Tasks Completed: 9/60
Big Book Tickets: 0
Golden Oldies: 0
Kathy KSTask 20.9 -Moderator's Pet: Elizabeth P's Task: Big Moves
Choose one option and read a book for it; The book must be 250+ pages.
Option Three: Read a book first published between 2014-2021, inclusive.
The Bees, by Laline Paull
First published 2014.
I listened to the audiobook; pb=346 p. (>250)
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Points for this task: 20
Total points : 95
Tasks completed: 5
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 0
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
LAUREN JODI30.9 - Cat's Task: The Perks of UNO
Option A: Blue Cover
Kitty and the Silver Bullet by Carrie Vaughn
TinEye Score:
Blue - 74.9%
Page #: 326
Option B:
The Accidental Countess by Valerie Bowman
Page #: 306
Total pages: 632
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 170/1070
Big Book Tickets: 1
Total Books Read: 11
Tasks Completed: 10/60
trishhartuk10.8 Travelin' Man
Read a book with the MPG "Time Travel."
What Could Possibly Go Wrong?, Jodi Taylor
Read the kindle edition. Top PB here
Science Fiction > Time Travel: 215 users
Points this task: 10
Books read: 1
Total points: 125
Tasks completed: 8
DeborahPost #5
15.4 - Sweet Tea
Option 2:
South of the Buttonwood Tree
MPG: Romance (approved in help thread post #8)
Set in Alabama
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 70
Books Read:6
Tasks Done: 5
CYNBAXTERTask #30.05 – Dlmrose's Task: Ready to Plan
Task Description for both books: Using Earth Roulette, select a continent other than your home continent and read a book set at least 50% in the country of the resulting destinations
Required: State your home continent North America
Book 1 - European Continent: Mycenae [Greece], Helsingborg [Sweden], Seville [Spain] - A Nearly Normal Family by M.T. Edvardsson - setting in Sweden
Book 2, North American Continent: Edmonds [Washington], Concord [California], Akron [Ohio] - Everything I Never Told You by Celest Ng - setting in Ohio
Points this post: 30 points
Total points to date: 175 points
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 0
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 0
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 0
Nick KY30.6 - Aprilleigh’s Task: Calling All Ailurophiles
Book 1. I read The Chimp Paradox: The Acclaimed Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness by Steve Peters.
Cat Names: Moxie and Pepper
Letters needed: MoxiePpper
M in Chimp
O in Paradox
X in Paradox
I in Chimp
E in The
P in Chimp
P in Paradox
P in Peters
E in Peters
R in Peters
Book 2. I read The Last Painting of Sara de Vos
by Dominic Smith
Cat Names: Cashmere and Amanda
Letters Needed: CashmereManda
C in Dominic
A in Last
S in Smith
H in Smith
M in Smith
E in The
R in Sara
E in de
M in Dominic
A in Sara
N in Dominic
D in Dominic
A in Sara
Points This Post: 30
Total Points So Far: 135
Delicious Dee5.8. Who Dun It?
Open and Shut - shelved as mystery by 400+ppl
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 25
Delicious Dee10.4 - E.T. Phone Home
Lauren's Barbarian - found on pg2, shelved as aliens 141 times
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 35
Andy P.Repost of Post # 391
10.3 - Never Bring a Knife to A Gun Fight
Read a book that features an archaeologist as a main character
Ashes and Bones by Dana Cameron
From the book's main page :"Just when everything is going beautifully for archaeologist Emma Fielding"
20.10 - Group ReadsMarilla of Green Gables by Sarah McCoy
discussion post #4
Points this post: 20
Total points: 120
Andy P.Task # 10.7 - Sweet Sixteen
Read a book with a number in the TITLE that is in word form.
Eight Detectives by Alex Pavesi
Points this post: 10
Total points: 135
Andy P.Task # 15.4 - Sweet Tea
Option 2: Read one book that fulfills both book 1 and book 2 requirements.
Read a book with a main page genre that includes Romance and Read a book set at least 50% in a southern US state North Carolina
A Bend in the Road by Nicholas Sparks
Points this post: 15
Total points: 150
ROBIN PTask 10.5 - She Blinded Me with Science
Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do
MPG Science - 67 users
Points this post: 10
Total points: 55
BB:0 GO: 0
Katrisa15.2 - On Repeat
Book 1 - Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher
Book 2 - Postcards from the Edge by Carrie Fisher
Points this Post: 15
Points Total: 155
20.1 - Most Improved - Louise's Task: Picking Up The PiecesOption 2: Read a book with all the letters in one of the words GROW, YOUR, or OWN in the title only.
The Snow
OWN appears in sNOW
Points Earned This Post: 20
Total Points Earned: 215
Golden Oldie Tickets: 2
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
5.8. Who Dun It? MPG mystery
I read the ebook, the mmpb is here: Midnight in Death by J.D. Robb.
90 pages, I'm claiming my one allowed exception.
Points: 5
Total Points: 165
BB: 1
GO: 1
25.10 - Bookwrm526's Task: Bingewatching 2 books
Book 1 Option 1: Taskmaster – MPG Humor.
I read the ebook, no mmpb, pb is here: Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos by Donna Andrews.
Book 2 Option 2: Shakespeare and Hathaway – MPG Mystery and author's initials in STRATFORD UPON AVON.
I read the ebook, no mmpb, pb is here: The Falcon Always Wings Twice: A Meg Langslow Mystery by Donna Andrews.
Points: 25
Total Points: 190
BB: 1
GO: 1
25.4 - MEGSCL's Task: Lucky Number Read two books.
Roll one die - rolled "2"
Book 1:
a. Number of words in the title.
b. Number in a series.
c. Number included in page number. 320 pages.
I read the ebook, no mmpb, pb is here: Triple Jeopardy by Anne Perry
Book 2:
d. Year FIRST published ends in number. 2002
I read the ebook, no mmpb, pb is here:
Exile's Honor by Mercedes Lackey.
Points: 25
Total Points: 215
BB: 1
GO: 1
Joanne MI15.2 - On Repeat
2 books by the same author
Author: Michael Punke
The Revenant
Ridgeline
Points this task 15
Total Points 45
ROBIN PClaiming 1 GO point - Book originally published 1928
20.3 Bucket's Task: Literary Tourist
I read Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers on Feb 25, 2021
The map https://www.literature-map.com/doroth...
took me to Patricia Wentworth - I read
Grey Mask
Points this post: 20
Total points: 75
BB:0 GO: 1
hoodoomends5.10 - Cheers!: a book of my choice.
O Homem da Areia by E.T.A. Hoffmann [87 pp long, therefore, my 80-99 pp book]
**claiming a GO ticket - book first published in 1816**
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This post:
Points: 5
GO: 1
BB: -
Total:
Points: 115
GO: 4
BB: -
15.7 - The 80s Mix TapeWith origins in the 1980s, a mix tape is a homemade compilation of music on a cassette tape, CD, or digital playlist.
Read an anthology or collection of short stories, essays and/or novellas (at least 3 works)
I read Big Time which is a collection of short stories.
points: 105
Books read: 6
tasks completed: 5
pages read: 2065
Katrisa30.8 - 80s Dynamic Duos
Opt 2 - Read a book with an imposter – the character must be impersonating someone else OR have assumed a fictitious identity.
I read Untamed Shore multiple main characters have fictitious identities.
Opt. 5 - Read a book with a character who has changed their occupation or profession.
I read The One World Schoolhouse: Education Reimagined. The author was a hedge fund manager who ended up leaving his job to create the Khan Academy and this book is the story of that journey.
Points this Post 30
Points Total 185
Katrisa15.8 - Found in Translation
Read a book by a female author originally written in a language other than your primary language.
I read Estrid by Johanne Hildebrandt who wrote in Swedish. My primary language is English
Points this Post: 15
Points Total: 200
Katrisa20.5 - Bigger is Better - Robin P's Task: Introducing Myself
Opt 1 - Read a book whose title OR author contains at least one J, Q, X, or Z.
I read Brother Odd by Dean Koontz whose name has a Z
Points this post: 20
Points Total: 220
Kim O30.2 - TessaVanessa's Task: The Joys of Home Ownership
Option 1. Uh-Oh the pipe broke! Read a book with the author’s first and last name initials in the word: PLUMBER.
The Dining Car
Option 3. You’ve got to be kidding me! Read a fiction book that has a recipe included within the book.
The Simplicity of Cider The recipe included is Caramel Apple Bread Pudding
Points this task: 30
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Totals:
Points: 50
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Golden Oldies: 0
Tasks completed: 2
Coralie25.6My New favorite Comedian
Option 3 – the table
Book by an author whose initials appear in CAliforniA (and Louisiana and Nevada)
Blood Tango: A Mystery by Annamaria Alfieri
Option 5 CHAOS KNOWS NO SIDES
Book with a title of three words where all the first letters can be found in chAos knows no siDEs
A Deadly Education
Total to date 65 points
10.9 - Rain ManLet The Dead Lie (Detective Emmanuel Cooper #2) by Malla Nunn
Total this Post: 10
Golden Oldies: 1
Season Total: 235
5.6. Let's Be Careful Out There!Monkey by Wu Cheng'en
1x Golden Oldies tix (pub. 1592)
Total this Post: 5
Golden Oldies: 2
Season Total: 240
Amy B25.5 - Sarah E's Task: The Mysterious Cities of Gold
This is a two book task. Read two books from two different options. Required: Identify the options.
Option 2: Read a book with the MPGs of both Historical Fiction AND Science Fiction - embedded MPGs are fine.
The Silk Road by Kathryn Davis
Option 5: Read a book found on the Gold list.
Required: State the page of the list your book can be found on.
How Much of These Hills Is Gold by C Pam Zhang (pg 1)
This Task: 25 Points
To Date: 140 Points
25.4 - LUCKY NUMBERI rolled a 5
BOOK 1 - Not a Creature Was Purring
A. Five words in the title
B. #5 in a series
BOOK 2 - Protection
C. 152 pages
D. Published 2015
TOTAL POINTS - 190
ROBIN PClaiming 1 GO point - Book originally published 1928
20.3 Bucket's Task: Literary Tourist
I read Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers on Feb 25, 2021
The map https://www.literature-map.com/doroth...
took me to Patricia Wentworth - This author is new to me
I read Grey Mask
Points this post: 20
Total points: 75
BB:0 GO: 1
PegW5.3. Mr. Conductor
Read a book where the author's initials are found in George Carlin
The Taste of Empire: How Britain's Quest for Food Shaped the Modern World by Lizzie Collingham
Points this post: 5
Total points: 5
PegW5.9. All in Good Fun
Read a book with a single author named Alex or one of its related names.
The Snow Leopard Project: And Other Adventures in Warzone Conservation by Alex Dehgan
Points this post: 5
Total points: 10
PegW10.5 - She Blinded Me With Science
a. Read a nonfiction book with the MPG Science
The Natural History of Unicorns
Points this post: 10
Total points: 20
PegW15.9 - I Want My MTV
Read a book with a TITLE that contains all the letters MTV.
Animal, Vegetable, Junk: A History of Food, from Sustainable to Suicidal
Points this post: 15
Total points: 35
PegW20.2 - 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 Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood
Points this post: 20
Total points: 55
TessaVanessa Challenge 20.4 Golden Oldies - Ed's Task: Summer Play
Option 1: The Wild Duck by Henrik Ibsen
Points this post: 20
Total points: 125/1070
Tasks completed: 7/60
Books read: 9
TessaVanessa Challenge 20.6 Seasoned Reader - Inge's Task: Queen Beatrix
Option 2: Bedding the Highlander by Sabrina York
Points this post: 20
Total points: 145/1070
Tasks completed: 8/60
Books read: 10
TessaVanessa Challenge 20.9 Moderator's Pet: Elizabeth P's Task: Big Moves
Option 3: Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi
Points this post: 20
Total points: 165/1070
Tasks completed: 9/60
Books read: 11
Andy P.Repost of Post # 391 and 420
10.3 - Never Bring a Knife to A Gun Fight
Read a book that features an archaeologist as a main character
Ashes and Bones by Dana Cameron
From the book's main page :"Just when everything is going beautifully for archaeologist Emma Fielding"
Points this post: 10
Total points: 125
Nick KY5.10 Cheers!
I read Crick Crack, Monkey by Merle Hodge.
Points This Post: 5
Total Points So Far: 140
Nick KY10.6 Let's Get Physical
I read Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, author has a hyphenated last name, just like Olivia Newton-John.
Points This Post: 10
Total Points So Far: 150
Readerboard Name: Kathy P5.3. Mr. Conductor
Bread and Wine: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table with Recipes
Author: Shauna Niequist
Initials found in Ringo Starr
Totals
Points: 5
BB: 0
GO: 0
Total Tasks completed: 1
Total Books read: 1
Readerboard Name: Kathy P10.5 - She Blinded Me With Science
Option b.
Almost a WomanAuthor: Esmeralda Santiago
Totals
Points: 15
BB: 0
GO: 0
Total Tasks completed: 2
Total Books read: 2
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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Points This Post: 10
Grand Total Points: 55/1070
Total Books Read: 6
Tasks Completed: 6/60
Big Book Tickets: 0
Golden Oldies: 0