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WINTER CHALLENGE 2021
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25.5 - Amy FL’s task: What’s in a Name? 2 books, 2 options
Book 1 Option 1: Same two letters sequentially in the same order in the title.
I read the ebook, mmpb here: Man In The Queue by Gordon Daviot.
Q-UE-UE
First published 1929 for 1 Golden Oldie point.
Book 2 Option 3: Author with “K” in their name.
Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand by Carla Kelly
Points: 25
Total Points: 160
GO Points: 3
BB Points: 0
Rockynook 20.7- Three 2's
Read a book with 3 "2" options
Hollow City by Ransom Riggs satisfies
A. #2 in a series
D. 2 in the page count (428 pages)
E. 2 word title
Points this Post: 20
BB tickets: 3
Total Points: 270
25.6 - Kaora's Task: Honoring Family 2 books
Book 1 EVAN'S OPTIONS: 3: Author's initials in HELLO NEIGHBOR.
I read the ebook, mmpb here: Enchanting Samantha by Betty Neels
Book 2 RILEY'S OPTIONS: 2: Word that can be made from KINDERGARTEN CLASS in the title.
"TANGLED"
I read the ebook, no mmpb, pb here: Tangled Autumn by Betty Neels
Points: 25
Total Points: 185
GO Points: 3
BB Points: 0
Katrisa25.6 - Kaora's Task: Honoring Family
EVAN'S OPTIONS: 1: read a book with a MPG of Space.
I read Dune Messiah
RILEY'S OPTIONS: 2: read a book that has a minimum of three letter word that can be made from KINDERGARTEN CLASS in the title or subtitle.
I read The Blood Dimmed Tide
TIDE - kInDErgarTen class
Points this Post: 25
Points Total: 475
Kai10.7 Not This Year
Read a book with a number of pages that ends in zero.
The Two Faces of January by Patricia Highsmith
320 pages
New Points: 10
Total Points: 65
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read for Challenge: 6
Julia103repost (to add book covers)
15.1 - Welcome to Oz
Book 1:
Tineye says this is all grey and white:
31.1 %#72787cGrey
22.7 %#c7d0d5Grey
20.2 %#a1a9aeGrey
13.1 %#434549Grey
12.9 %#fcfcfcWhite
Book 2:
The van is red, white and blue (U.S. flag colors). The trees and grass are green.
This post: 15 points
Total points: 235
BB:1
GO:1
Tasks complete: 13
Books read: 17
25.4 - Andy P.’s Task: Dog Shows 2 books
Book 1. Author's initials in COMPANIONDOG.
I listened to the audiobook, mmpb here: Murder in Three Acts by Agatha Christie.
Published 1934 for 1 GO Point.
Book 2. Title contains letters for GREEN.
Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard
Pages: 230 + 347 = 577
Points: 25
Total Points: 210
GO Points: 4
BB Points: 0
Goof? Sorry.
10.9 - Winter is ComING Word in the TITLE that ends in ING.
A Shilling for Candles by Josephine Tey 12/19
First published in 1936 for 1 Golden Oldie point.
Points: 10
Total Points: 220
GO Points: 5
BB Points: 0
Amy B25.4 - Andy P.’s Task: Dog Shows
Read two books that satisfy the following conditions.
The combined page count of the two books must be at least 500 pages.
No books with Children’s or Kids as a Main Page Genre may be used for this task, and only books written by a single author may be used.
Book 1. Read a book by an author whose initials (all of them) may be found in the phrase COMPANIONDOG
Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi (240 pgs)
Book 2. Read a book with a title (subtitles excluded) in which the letters for the word GREEN can be found i.e.1 G, 1 R, 2E’s and 1 N.
The Great Eastern by Howard A. Rodman (304 pgs)
This Task: 25 points
To Date: 165 Points
10.5 - Naughty or Nice? Author whose first and last name initials are found in KRAMPUSLAUF.
I read the ebook, no mmp, pb here: An Old Money Murder in Mayfair by Sara Rosett
Point: 10
Total Points: 230
GO Points: 5
BB Points: 0
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ5.1 - Dorothy, Dot, & Dotty
A Good Day for Chardonnay by Darynda Jones
Author's first name starts with "D".
This post: 5 points
Total points to date: 35 points
Tasks completed: 2
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ5.6 - Follow the Yellow Brick Road
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life. by Samantha Irby
This book can be found on page 2 (book #148) of the Yellowest Books Ever.
Link tp PB edition (no MMP edition): We Are Never Meeting in Real Life.
This post: 5 points
Total points to date: 40 points
Tasks completed: 3
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ5.9 - Home Sweet Home
The Grift of the Magi by Ally Carter
All the letters of HOME are in the title (HE in the; O in of; M in magi)
This book was approved for length in Message #2398.
This post: 5 points
Total points to date: 45 points
Tasks completed: 4
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ10.4 - MMXXII
The Secret Ingredient by Nancy Naigle
This book was written by a single author with a 2-part name whose initials both begin with the same letter (N).
Link to PB edition (no MMP edition): The Secret Ingredient
This post: 10 points
Total points to date: 55 points
Tasks completed: 5
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ15.10 - Curl Up and Read
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
This book can be found on page 9 (book #821) of the Best Books to Read When the Snow is Falling list.
Link to PB edition (no MMP edition): In a Holidaze
This post: 15 points
Total points to date: 70 points
Tasks completed: 6
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ30.6 - Part and Whole
Book 1 -
Hope Nation: YA Authors Share Personal Moments of Inspiration by Rose Brock (includes: Ally Carter in author's list)
This is a collection of non-fiction essays written by 24 different authors. Ally Carter is a contributing author to this collection.
Link to PB edition (no MMP edition): Hope Nation: YA Authors Share Personal Moments of Inspiration
Book 2 -
Not If I Save You First by Ally Carter
Ally Carter contributed an essay to Book 1.
Link to PB edition (no MMP edition): Not If I Save You First
This post: 30 points
Total points to date: 100 points
Tasks completed: 7
Task 20.2 Option 2Read: Silent Patient
Alex Michaelides is the author. Never read his books before.
Points this task: 20
Points before: 0
New point total: 20
Book total: 1
Katrisa30.8 - Nick KY’s task: Four Years, Four Films: 2000 – 2003
Option 2 - Read a book from the minority authors list
I read Milk and Honey from page 2
Option 3 - Read a book with a GR MPG of “Science Fiction,” alone or imbedded, that was first published in the years of Philip K. Dick’s lifetime, 1928 – 1982
Children of Dune first published in 1976
I read the ebook version of Milk and Honey - MMPB pages 208
I read the linked paperback version of Children of Dune 609 pages
Points this Post: 30
Points Total: 505
Katrisa10.5 - Naughty or Nice?
Read a book by an author whose first and last name initials are found in KRAMPUSLAUF.
I read Home Body by Rupi Kaur
RK - KRampuslauf
Points this Post: 10
Points Total: 515
Task 20.6 Option 2This option is to read a book where the author was born between 1946-1964 or the book was first published within that date range.
I read Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis. The book was first published in 1956.
Points this post: 20
Previous points: 20
New total points: 40
Total books: 2
Total big books: 0
ZachFor 20.1 - Most Improved Player - Suzannesea's Task: Challenges and Pleasures and did Option 2: Read a book by a new-to-you author. REQUIRED: When you post, state that you haven't read that author before.
I read Heavy by Kiese Laymon who I have not read before.
Points this post: 20
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Totals:
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Points: 35
BBTs: 0
GOTs: 0
ZachFor Task 10.5 - Naughty or Nice? Read a book by an author whose first and last name initials are found in KRAMPUSLAUF.
I read Crush and War of the Foxes by Richard Siken.
Used the combined books of poetry rule to get over the page 100 page count.
Points this post: 10
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Totals:
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Points: 45
BBTs: 0
GOTs: 0
Suzannesea10.4 MMXXII
Read a book written by a single author with a 2-part name whose initials begin with the same letter.
The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature by Sue Stuart-Smith
Points this post: 19
Total points to date: 60
15.10 - Curl Up and ReadRead a book from the first 25 pages of the Best Books to Read When the Snow is Falling list
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott on page 1 of list
AR Bookfinder Data: IL - MG BL - 7.9 AR Pts - 33.0
I'm claiming a BB ticket (Audiobook, 528 pg for the first listed MMP) and a GO ticket (FP 1869)
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 290
Tasks completed: 19
Books read: 22
Big Book tickets: 2
Golden Oldies tickets: 1
10.5 - Naughty or Nice?A book by an author whose initials are found in KRAMPUSLAUF: London's Number One Dog-Walking Agency: A Memoir by Kate MacDougall
Points this post: 10
Total points: 125
Natalie CH20.1 - Most Improved Player - Suzannesea's Task: Challenges and Pleasures
Option 2- read a new-to-you author
The Leavers by Lisa Ko
I have not previously read any books by Lisa Ko.
Points this post: 20
Tasks completed: 7
Total Points: 105
20.3 - Best Review - Trishhartuk's Task: Representing Cats!Option 1. read a book with a MPG of Fantasy and/or Science Fiction and/or Science Fiction Fantasy.
Dreamer (Traveler #2) by L.E. DeLano
Total this Post: 20
Bigger is Better: 1
Season Total: 300
HanneloreTask 20.3 - Best Review - Trishhartuk's Task: Representing Cats!
Option 1: read a book with a MPG of Fantasy and/or Science Fiction and/or Science Fiction Fantasy.
Book: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
How it fits: This book has the MPG Fantasy.
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 34.0
*** BOOK HAS 831 PAGES. CLAIMING A 750+ BB TICKET ***
Points this task: 20
Total points: 115
Tasks completed: 9
BB tickets:
(0) 500+
(1) 750+
(0) 1,000+
GO tickets: 1
EMurphy25.3 Cat's Task: Operation Clean Slate
Option 1: 2 books that across their combined titles contain the letters CLEAN SLATE
*Both books are new to me
The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor
*added to my Goodreads TBR on May 23, 2019
thE ChALk maN (CLEAN)
Murder on St. Mark's Place by Victoria Thompson
*added to Libby Holds list Oct 12, 2020
murdEr on ST. mArk's pLace (SLATE)
This Task:
Points: 25
Books Read: 2
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 90
Books Read: 7
GO Ticket: 1
BB Ticket: 0
Tasks Completed: 4
Chris MD 25.4 Dog Shows
Book 1: All author initials found in comPAniondog
A Christmas Escape by Anne Perry
This book has 160 pages.
Book 2: Title includes the letters G-R-E-E-N
Death at Greenway by Lori Rader-Day
GREEN in GREENway
I listened to the audio version of this book. There is no MMP. The top paperback has 448 pages.
160 + 448 = 608 total pages
Total points: 70
Task:20.1 - Most Improved Player - Suzannesea's Task: Challenges and PleasuresOption:2-a book by a new-to-you author
Book read:All Art is Ecological by Timothy Morton
Required:Timothy Morton is new to me
Points this task:20
Total points:155
Total Golden Oldies:0
Total Big Books:0
Books read:8
Tasks completed:8
30.6 - MegSCL's Task: Part and Whole Book 1: Read a collection or anthology.
I read the ebook, no mmpb, pb here: Christmas Stalkings by Charlotte MacLeod
Book 2: Choose one of the authors who contributed to Book 1. Read a book that they have solo authored.
I read the ebook, mmpb here: Murder Goes Mumming by Charlotte MacLeod
Points: 30
Total Points: 260
GO Points: 5
BB Points: 0
Bookwrm526Task #30.4 - Winter in Ms. Kat’s Kindergarten
Option 1a: Read a book with a word of at least four letters in the TITLE that can be made from the letters in MILTON THE DANCING CHRISTMAS MOUSE. I read The Heart Forger by Rin Chupeco (HEART can be fromed from HART in christmas and A in dancing).
Option 2a: Read a book with Race or Social Justice on Main Page genres - may be embedded. I read Until We Reckon: Violence, Mass Incarceration, and a Road to Repair by Danielle Sered, which has both of these as main page genres.
Total points so far: 200
Angela IL25.2 - Tien's Task: New Year New Goals
1. Read a book that has been on your TBR for at least 5 years.
The Christmas Secret by Donna VanLiere-12/14
Shelved on Goodreads TBR on November 29,2009
3. Read a book in a series that is the third (3rd) or higher in series. Series name & number must be noted in grey parenthesis under book title.
The Christmas Note by Donna VanLiere-12/28
This is the sixth book in the series.
Points this Task: 25
Total Points: 105
Books Read: 6
Tasks Completed: 5/56
BB Ticket: 0
Kristina Marie5.8 - Just Click Your Heels...
Read book that is #3 in a series.
Shadow Puppets by Orson Scott Card
Audiobook. The paperback has 384 pages.
Shadow Puppets is the third book in The Shadow series.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 60
Kristina Marie5.6 - Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Read a book found on the list: Yellowest Books Ever list.
On the Road by Jack Kerouac
Audiobook. The paperback has 307 pages.
This book is found on page one of the list.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 65
Rockynook25.2 - New Year New Goals
Option 1: read a book that's been on your to read shelf 5+ years
When in Doubt, Add Butter by Beth Harbison
Added to my Goodreads to read shelf 11/20/14
Option 3: read a book 3rd or higher in series
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR: 18.0
Points This Post: 25
BB Tickets: 3
Total Points: 295
Jen K5.8 - Just Click Your Heels...
Holiday Hexes
Winter Witches of Holiday Haven #3
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 145
Jen K5.9 - Home Sweet Home
The Grump Who Stole Christmas
tHE gruMp whO
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 150
Mod
I read a kindle ARC of Robert B. Parker's Bye Bye Baby, linked to the hardcover (no mmpb or pb).
The book is set entirely in Massachusetts, and I was born in Massachusetts.
total points: 215
Mod
For my first book, I chose option 1 and listened to an audiobook of The Graveyard Book ( top mmpb is El libro del cementerio). The book is #10 on the list - Newbery Medal Winner Books
ARBF data: IL: MG+ - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 10.0
For my second book, I used option 4 - being on a Neil Gaiman kick for this task, I read American Gods by Neil Gaiman - Childrens is not an mpg.
total points: 240
Mod
For my first book, I used option 1 and read The Sentence. The same 2 letter combo is repeated in sENtENce.
For my second book, I used option 3 and read Briarheart by Mercedes Lackey. K found in lacKey.
total points: 265
Jen K10.10 - The Story Continues
Anarchy and Old Dogs
Dr Siri Paiboun #4 out of 15
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 160
20.3 - Best Review - Trishhartuk's Task: Representing Cats!Help Thread
There seem to be a lot of dog-related tasks this SRC: Toto has a lot to answer for! Therefore, I felt I should wave the flag for the cat lovers among us. I had cats when I was growing up, and introduced my other half to cat ownership a couple of years after we bought our first flat. We’ve had feline overlords ever since (nearly 30 years). We’ve loved them all, but some of them have made more of a lasting impression than others.
Option 1. The Girls. We currently have a pair of black and white sisters organising our lives. Libby is a long hair and is remarkably like a Tribble when she’s curled up. Tibby, is a short hair who looked like a Vulcan when we first got her, so her nickname became T’Paw.
As we gave them both Star Trek-based nicknames, and my review was for a fantasy book (about a cat!), read a book with a MPG of Fantasy and/or Science Fiction and/or Science Fiction Fantasy.
i read Here and Now and Then which has an MPG of Sci/Fi and Fantasy both.
points: 80
books read: 6
tasks completed: 6
pages read: 1831
Jen K15.7 - Baby It's Cold Outside!
Before the Coffee Gets Cold: Tales from the Café
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 175
Jen K15.8: The Peculiarity of Time Passing
These Precious Days: Essays
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 190
Christine V10.3 - 'S Wonderful
The Man Who Died Twice Target word is "man."
Points this post: 10
Total points: 10
Tasks completed: 1
Books read: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=0)
Andy P.Task # 10.9 - Winter is ComING
Read a book with a word in the TITLE that ends in ING
Dream When You're Feeling Blue by Elizabeth Berg160
FeelING
Points this post: 10
Total points: 160
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20.8 - In Honor of My Favorite Dorothy
Option 1
Book: One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
Points this post: 20
Tasks completed: 3
Total Points: 55