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FALL CHALLENGE 2021
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Amy FL20.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Happy Anniversary, My Love!
Option C: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman (lOves to Read)
Linked to audio version which I completed; there are 383 pages in the MMP edition.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 230
Amy FL20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Kim O's task: In Memory of Bailey
Option 2: The Killer Ascendant by Barry Eisler (mrs peEBody)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 250
Amy B5.1 - Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Read a book that is a prequel or fill-in in a series that is numbered with a #0 or a decimal. The series name and number must be indicated in the GR series metadata listing.
The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan (Brothers Sinister 0.5)
This Task: 5 Points
To Date: 155 Points
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Bookwrm526's task: Geocaching Time Again!Option 1: Read a book whose author initials (middle initials can be ignored) can be found in the phrase GEOCACHING.
Horseman: A Tale of Sleepy Hollow by Christina Henry
CH appears in geocaCHing
Points Earned This Post: 20
Total Points Earned: 190
Golden Oldie Tickets: 2
Big Book Tickets Total: 3
Big Books Read By Page Count: 1 (500) / 1 (750) / 0 (1000)
Sara G15.3 - The Boy Who Lived
Option 2: Read one book that fulfills both book 1 and book 2 requirements.
Breath of Magic by Teresa Medeiros
MPG Fantasy > Magic, first published in 1996.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 265
Sara G15.4 - Supersize Me
Option 2: Read one book that fulfills both book 1 and book 2 requirements.
Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris
Author's initials EM in MCDONALD'S, FRIES, and/or DRINK.
I read the Kindle edition. The paperback (no MMPB) here has 772 pages.
**Theodore Rex is a Big Book (772 pages). Claiming 2 BB tickets.**
Points this post: 15
Total points: 280
Sara G20.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Happy Anniversary, My Love!
Option B: Read a book with a main page genre of FOOD, standalone or embedded. Cookbooks are NOT allowed.
The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan
MPG Food and Drink > Food
Points this post: 20
Total points: 300
Sara G30.6 - TessaVanessa's task: Spelling Bee
Book 1: Read a book with a title of at least 3 words where the first letter of each word in order spells a word or acronym.
Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean
Word spelled: TEA
Book 2: Read a book with the word spelled from Book 1 in the title or subtitle.
Together Tea by Marjan Kamali
Points this post: 30
Total points: 330
30.3 - Katrina's Task: Missing My Bestie2 books from 2 options
2b. Title at least 2 words, initials in NIGHTSWIMMING - Smuggler's Moon
4. Cover w sandy beach
Have His Carcase
Points this task: 30
Total points: 255
Shelby
5.3 - Men In Black
Read a book with a TITLE that appears in black text on the cover.: The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
How Fits:
Points this post: 5
Total points: 95
Big Books: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
Shelby
5.5 - Thelma & Louise
Read a book with an ampersand "&" in the title or subtitle.: Fangs & Fennel by Shannon Mayer
How Fits: Title - Fangs & Fennel
Points this post: 5
Total points: 100
Big Books: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
Shelby
5.9 - Toy Stories
Read a book with the word "story"or "stories" in the title or subtitle.: Ghost Story by Jim Butcher
How Fits: Title - Ghost Story
Claiming 1 Big Book Tickets - 581pgs
Points this post: 5
Total points: 105
Big Books: 2
Golden Oldies: 0
Shelby
10.5 - I Have a Bad Back, Really!
Read a book with a main page genre of Medicine or Medical, standalone or embedded.: His Compass by Con Riley
Ebook Verified: Here
How Fits: MPG - Medical
Points this post: 10
Total points: 115
Big Books: 2
Golden Oldies: 0
Shelby
15.7 - Google It
Read a book with a word in the title/subtitle that contains at least two sets of identical letters.: Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
How Fits: Title - FaEFEver
Points this post: 15
Total points: 130
Big Books: 2
Golden Oldies: 0
Shelby
15.10 - The Streak
Read a book that is #2, #3, #6, or #8 in a series.: Magpie by Piper Scott
How Fits: Series - #2 in Forbidden Desires Spin-off
Points this post: 15
Total points: 145
Big Books: 2
Golden Oldies: 0
Shelby
20.1 - Most Improved - Valorie's Task: Fall Festival Celebration!
Option 4
Read a book with a MPG of "paranormal" or "horror".: Hidden Powers by Tara Lain
How Fits: MPG - Fantasy > Paranormal
Points this post: 20
Total points: 165
Big Books: 2
Golden Oldies: 0
Shelby
20.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Happy Anniversary, My Love!
Option D
Read a book where the main character travels to a different country.: Glen & Tyler's Paris Double-cross by J.B. Sanders
How Fits: Location - London, England to Paris, France
Points this post: 20
Total points: 185
Big Books: 2
Golden Oldies: 0
Shelby
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Kim O's task: In Memory of Bailey
Option 2
Read a book by a single author where all of the author's initials can be found in one of the following: SWEETIE PETEY, BOOPINATOR, or MRS PEEBODY.: Year One by Nora Roberts
How Fits: Author - Nora Roberts (BOOPINATOR)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 205
Big Books: 2
Golden Oldies: 0
Shelby
25.2 - Amy FL's task: Parenthood
Option 2
Read a book by a single MALE author that is #2 in a series.: Flash Fire by T.J. Klune
How Fits: Author - T.J. Klune (Male) & Series - #2 in The Extraordinaries
AND
Option 4
Read a book by a single author whose initials (all initials count) are found in HORTON THAT SCHMENDRICK: Shattered by Sloane Kennedy
How Fits: Author - Sloane Kennedy
Points this post: 25
Total points: 230
Big Books: 2
Golden Oldies: 0
30.2 - Dlmrose's Task: My Favorite Day of the WeekOption 2. Read a book with a main page genre that includes the word War or Wars
Only Love ( War > Military Fiction 111 users)
Option 4. Read a new release, a book first published in 2021 or an ARC of a planned 2022 book.
Hooked On You (first published February 23rd 2021)
Previous points: 80
Points this post: 30
Total points: 110
10.7 - Y2K - Time to Panic!Read a book with the numeral 2, the Roman numeral II or the word "two" in the title or subtitle.
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives
TWO in subtitle
Points Earned This Post: 10
Total Points Earned: 200
Golden Oldie Tickets: 2
Big Book Tickets Total: 3
Big Books Read By Page Count: 1 (500) / 1 (750) / 0 (1000)
20.4 - Golden Oldies - Fly's Task: Moving through the 90sOption 2: Read a book where the main character relocates to a new state or country DURING the course of the book.
The Audacity: The first book from superstar comedian Katherine Ryan
This is a biography of Canadian Katherine Ryan who moved to the UK as an adult, and continues to live and work there. The book talks about both countries. Her Wikipedia page describes her as "a Canadian comedian, writer, presenter and actress based in the United Kingdom." (Links not working on GR)
Points Earned This Post: 20
Total Points Earned: 220
Golden Oldie Tickets: 2
Big Book Tickets Total: 3
Big Books Read By Page Count: 1 (500) / 1 (750) / 0 (1000)
Julia10320.5 - Bigger is Better - Sarah E's task: Epic Maps
Option 5:
(approved in task help thread post #16)This post: 20 points
Total points: 335
BB: 3
GO: 1
Tasks completed: 19
Books read: 24
Line5.10
read a book of your choice. i read The Duke and I:56765785
points for this task: 5
total points: 30
books read: 5
tasks done: 5
Line5.10
read a book of your choice. i read The Duke and I
points for this task: 5
total points: 30
books read: 5
tasks done: 5
Katrisa25.3 - TraceyL's task: No More Jockeys
Opt 1 - Read a book with a job in the title or subtitle.
I read The Ink Master's Silence I had this approved in the help thread (message 14)
Opt 3 - Read a book by an author whose entire name does not have any repeated letters across all of the name parts.
I read Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy by Cathy O'Neil
Points this Post: 25
Points Total: 470
Theresa5.1 - Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace
Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich
Points this post - 5
Total points - 5
Task 25.7Option 1 Read a book with MPG Horror read Horns by Joe Hill
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Option 5 Read a book by a single author whose initials can be found in SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS I read Magic Kingdom for Sale Sold by Terry Brooks
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
had 0 points now have 25 points
Rita
Scooter&Siam10.3 - Just Like Me.
Read a nonfiction book with the main page genre Science, Ethics, or Philosophy.
Read Across the Airless Wilds: The Lunar Rover and the Triumph of the Final Moon Landings - science
Points: 10
Total: 70
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ15.10 - The Streak
The Temporary Roomie by Sarah Adams
This is Book #2 in the It Happened in Nashville series.
Link to PB edition (no MMP edition): The Temporary Roomie: A Romantic Comedy
This post: 15 points
Total points to date: 40 points
Tasks completed: 4
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season *
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ20.4 - Moving through the 90s
Turning Thirty by Mike Gayle
Option 1 - Author's first name is Mike.
This post: 20 points
Total points to date: 60 points
Tasks completed: 5
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season *
15.9 - I’ll Be There for YouRead a book written by a single author who shares a name with one of the recurring Friends Characters.
Richard Burke
Bewilderment by Richard Powers
Post Total: 15
Season Total: 145
15.10 - The StreakRead a book that is #2, #3, #6, or #8 in a series. The series name and number must be indicated in the GR title listing in grayscale parentheses following the title.
Book 6 Wayward Children
Across the Green Grass Fields by Seanan McGuire
Post Total: 15
Season total: 160
20.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Happy Anniversary, My Love!250 Pages: 303 p
Option C: (also fits A - veteran)
• Read a book by a MALE author whose first and last initials are in LOVES TO READ. (Middle initials, if used, may be ignored.
loves TO read
In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O'Brien
Post Total: 20
Season Total: 180
25.1 - XBM's task: My Life as a 90s TV ShowIn the 90s you could always find Star Trek on at our house. Whether it was the original series in reruns, or The Next Generation (1987–1994), or Deep Space Nine (1993–1999).
Option 4: Read a book with a single author whose initials (ALL of them) can be found in GENE RODDENBERRY, the creator of Star Trek.
RodenbeRry
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
I earned my first of three degrees in 1996. The last show that speaks to the 90s for me is Hanging with Mr. Cooper. Mr. Cooper was my Art History professor, and 25 years later, still my favorite professor.
Option 5: Read a book with an MPG of Art.
Second Place by Rachel Cusk
Post Total: 25
Season Total: 205
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ20.5 - Epic Maps
Frontier Follies: Adventures in Marriage and Motherhood in the Middle of Nowhere by Ree Drummond
Option 4 - Author's first and last initials can be found in DeseRt
Link to PB edition (no MMP edition): Frontier Follies: Adventures in Marriage and Motherhood in the Middle of Nowhere
This post: 20 points
Total points to date: 80 points
Tasks completed: 6
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season *
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ25.2 - Parenthood
Book 1 -
The Lucky Dog Matchmaking Service by Beth Kendrick
Option 2 - The book cover has domestic dogs on it.
Book 2 -
Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica
Option 4 - This is a book written by a single author book by a single author whose initials are found in horton that schMendricK.
Link to PB edition (no MMP edition): Local Woman Missing
This post: 25 points
Total points to date: 105 points
Tasks completed: 7
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season *
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ25.6 -Fun and Wacky Holidays
Book 1 -
Have You Seen Me? by Kate White
Option 2 - The title contains a question mark.
Link to PB edition (no MMP edition): Have You Seen Me?
Book 2 -
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
Option 4 - The author's initials are the same: HH
Link to PB edition (no MMP edition): The Heart Principle
This post: 25 points
Total points to date: 130 points
Tasks completed: 8
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season *
Readerboard Name: Kathy P5.5 - Thelma & Louise
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares
Totals
Points: 50
BB: 1
GO: 0
Total Tasks Completed: 7
Total Books Completed: 7
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ30.4 - Dinosaur Operas!
Book 1 -
10 Truths and a Dare by Ashley Elston
This title has a word of at least 4 letters in the title/subtitle that can be made from DARE DinosAuR opEras.
Link to PB edition (no MMP edition): 10 truths en een dare (239 pages)
Book 2 -
She Lies Close by Sharon Doering
Author's initials can be found in DinoSaur operas.
Link to PB edition (no MMP edition): She Lies Close (400 pages)
236+400 = 636 (pages total at least 600 pages)
This post: 30 points
Total points to date: 160 points
Tasks completed: 9
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season *
Readerboard Name: Kathy P5.8 - Twister
Easier Than You Think ...because life doesn't have to be so hard: The Small Changes That Add Up to a World of DifferenceTotals
Points: 55
BB: 1
GO: 0
Total Tasks Completed: 8
Total Books Completed: 8
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ30.5 - A Good Decade
Book 1 -
Lab Girl by Hope Jahren
Option A - This book can be found on Aprilleigh's list of popular biology books.
Link to PB edition (no MMP edition): Lab Girl
Book 2 -
The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen
Option C - This book can be found on Aprilleigh's list of popular fiction books.
Link to MMP edition: The Mephisto Club
This post: 30 points
Total points to date: 190 points
Tasks completed: 10
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season *
10.9 read a book with a woman authorRead Roll with it by Jamie Sumnter
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
AR book IL:MG 4.6 level AR points 6.0
Had 25 points worth 10 have 35 now
Rita
Julia10320.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Bookwrm526's task: Geocaching Time Again!
Option 1: The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie (initials AC in GEOCACHING)
This was first published in 1925 - claiming one Golden Oldie ticket
This post: 20 points, 1 GO
Total points: 355
BB: 3
GO: 2
Tasks completed: 20
Books read: 25
5.5 - Thelma & LouiseA book with an ampersand in the title: Lizzie & Dante by Mary Bly
Points this post: 5
Total points: 230
5.9 - Toy StoriesMontalbano's First Case and Other Stories (Inspector Montalbano #8.5) by Andrea Camilleri
1x Bigger is Better tix (560p)
Total this Post: 5
Golden Oldies: 2
Bigger is Better: 2
Season Total: 510
MARGO20.1 - Most Improved - Valorie's Task: Fall Festival Celebration!
Option 1: Read a book written by an author with first and last initials that can be found in OKTOBERFEST.
The Venice Sketchbook: A Novel
by Rhys Bowen
Posted paperback but read Kindle edition
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Points this task: 20
Total points: 150
Tasks completed: 7
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Books: 1
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All Quiet on the Western Front (western)
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Total points: 210