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WINTER CHALLENGE 2021
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Completed Tasks: PLEASE DO NOT DELETE ANY POST IN THIS THREAD!
Amber20.1 - Most Improved Player - Suzannesea's Task: Challenges and Pleasures
Option 1: Book in which all the letters of CHALLENGES or PLEASURES can be found in the title and/or subtitle - all the letters of CHALLENGES are in the title and subtitle
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell
Total Points: 35
Amber20.3 - Best Review - Trishhartuk's Task: Representing Cats!
Option 1: MPG of Fantasy and/or Science Fiction and/or Science Fiction Fantasy
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
Total Points: 55
Amber20.4 - Golden Oldies - Teri-K's Task: Ready, Set, GO!
Option 2: Book with MPG mystery published between 1913 and 1939 - James M. Cain is a new-to-me author
Double Indemnity by James M. Cain
Total Points: 75
Amber20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Coralie's Task: Three 2’s
Book that has at least three of the 2’s: #2 in a series, top MMPB has a 2 in the page count, has the word TO in the title
To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis
Total Points: 95
Readerboard Name Jammin JennyWinter 2021 SRC
10.5 - Naughty or Nice?
Read a book by an author whose first and last name initials are found in KRAMPUSLAUF.
The EC Archives: The Haunt of Fear, Vol. 1 by Al Feldstein
Points this post: 10
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
Total Points: 210
BB Tickets: 4
GO Tickets: 3
INSIYAH20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Tamara's Task: New Years Resolutions
Option 3: Title starts with an A
Book: Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz (ebook)
How it fits: Title starts with A
Note: Top Paperback has 516 pages.
Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World (Paperback) has 516 pages. Claiming one Big Book Ticket.
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 225
Books Read: 14
Tasks Completed: 10
Golden Oldies Tickets: 4
Big Book Tickets: 5
Angela IL20.9 - Moderator’s Pet – Lisa MD’s Task: “Rock the Red”
Option C: Read a book whose title does not contain the individual letters “CAPS.”
Three Women by Lisa Taddeo-1/7/22
Points this Task: 20
Total Points: 180
Books Read: 11
Tasks Completed: 8/56
BB Ticket: 0
EMurphy20.1 Most Improved-Suzannesea's Task: Challenges and Pleasures
Option 2: New-to-you author Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Holmes by Loren D. Estleman
*Author is new to me
This Task:
Points: 20
Books Read: 1
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 110
Books Read: 8
GO Ticket: 1
BB Ticket: 0
Tasks Completed: 5
JEN B20.3 - Best Review - Trishhartuk's Task: Representing Cats!
Option 1. The Girls: Read a book with a MPG of Fantasy and/or Science Fiction and/or Science Fiction Fantasy.
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon
This book has an MPG of Fantasy
TOTAL POINTS: 240
SEABASS20.4 - Golden Oldies - Teri-K's Task: Ready, Set, GO!
Read a book by an author new to you.
Option 1: Read a book published before 1900.
I read Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
Points this post: 20
Total points so far: 20
Golden Oldies: 1
Suzannesea25.5 = Amy FL's Task: What's in a name?
Option 1
Read a book that has the same two letters sequentially in the same order in the title.
Blanche on the Lam by Barbara Neely
bLAnche on the LAm
Option 3
Read a book by an author who has the letter K anywhere in their name.
Dead of Winter by Stephen Mack Jones
Points this post: 25
Total points to date: 145
SEABASS10.5 - Naughty or Nice?
Read a book by an author whose first and last name initials are found in KRAMPUSLAUF.
I read The Laramie Project by Moisés Kaufman
Points this post: 10
Total points so far: 30
Golden Oldies: 1
Bookwrm526Task#25.6 - Honoring Family
I chose the one book option, to read one book over 500 pages that fits a criterion from the son's category and a criterion from the daughter's category. I read Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir.
It has 512 pages.
From the son's category, it fits option 2, read a book that has the same two letters sequentially in the same order in the title. The TH repeats in THe and ninTH.
From the daughter's category, it fits option 3, to read a book that is #2 in a series. It is #2 in the Locked Tomb series.
Total points so far: 255
Katrisa15.7 - Baby It's Cold Outside!
Read a book with the word "cold" or one of the following synonyms for "cold" in its title.
I read Stone Cold
Points this Post: 15
Points Total: 655
Julia10330.2 - TessaVaness's Task: What does home mean to you?
Option 1: Surrender None by Elizabeth Moon (author initials EM in GRANDMA WOLFE)
This book has 542 page - claiming one BB ticket
Option 2: Domains of Darkover (DRE in Darkover, AM in Domains)
This post: 30 points, 1 BB
Total points: 400
BB:2
GO:1
Tasks complete: 21
Books read: 28
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Molly's Task: CHRISTMAS IN AUSTRALIAOption 2: read a book originally published in a language other than your first language, that has been translated into the language in which you read it. REQUIRED: Please state the original language of publication and your first language in your post.
The Chestnut Man: A Novel
This book was originally published in Danish
My first (and only) language is English
***Claiming Big Book Ticket for 528 page book***
New Points: 20
Total Points: 180
BB: 2
Mod
20.4 - Golden Oldies - Teri-K's Task: Ready, Set, GO!
The author is new-to-me
Option 2: Read a book with MPG mystery published between 1913 and 1939, inclusive.
The Roman Hat Mystery. Ellery Queen
Originally published June 7, 1929
Task: 20
Total: 445
26/56
Amber20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Molly's Task: CHRISTMAS IN AUSTRALIA
Option 3: Book by an author whose initials (all initials) can be found in DECK THE SHEDS
Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood by Cheryl Diamond
Total Points: 115
Amber10.3 - 'S Wonderful
Book with one of the words from one of Ira Gershwin's notable song titles in the title or subtitle - target word is ME from several songs on the list, including "But Not For Me"
Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente
Total Points: 125
5.2 - ... and Your Little Dog TooRead a book written by a single author who has a name part that matches Terry or has a name that is related to Terry
The Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri Wilson
Points this post: 5
Total points: 510
Tasks completed: 29
Books read: 38
Big Book tickets: 2
Golden Oldies tickets: 4
ElaineL5.3 - "It's A Twister!"
Read a book set at least 50% in one or more of the states located in the area known as Tornado Alley: Louisiana.
How to Date Your Dragon by Molly Harper
From book description: "...the League for Interspecies Cooperation is sending Jillian to Louisiana on a fact-finding mission."
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 635
ElaineL5.8 - Just Click Your Heels...
Read book that is #3 in a series.
Heart in Hand by Mary Calmes
**ebook verified in line #1423 of the SRC ebook verficiation spreadsheet**
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 640
babbling c5.6 - Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Read a book found on the list: Yellowest Books Ever list.
Required: State the page on which the book can be found when you post.
Ayesha at Last - kindle Ayesha at Last - paperback pgs. 368 by Uzma Jalaluddin
page 3, #202
THIS POST
Points: 5
Completed Tasks: 1
Golden oldies:
Total This Season
Points: 60/970
Completed Tasks: 4/56
Golden oldies:
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Pages read this season: 1,954
Books read this season: 5
ElaineL15.1 - Welcome to Oz
Book 1 – Read a book with black/white/gray cover.
Once A Hero by Ari McKay
**ebook verified in msg #8410 of the verification thread**
Tineye extraction link: https://labs.tineye.com/color/b110f94...
Book 2 –Read a book with at least 3 different colors on the cover.
The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle
Required: Include the covers in your post. For book 2, point out the three required colors.
Blue (sky)
Pink (title font)
Green (foliage around edges)
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 655
ElaineL20.1 - Most Improved Player - Suzannesea's Task: Challenges and Pleasures
Option 2: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
You're My Home by Katie Moore
Required: When you post, state that you haven't read that author before.
Kate Moore was a new-to-me author prior to this task.
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 675
Katrina H5.2 - ...and Your Little Dog, Too!
Book by a single author with a name related to Terry.
I read Terry Pratchett 's Unseen Academicals.
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Points this task: 5
Total challenge points: 25
babbling c10.10 - The Story Continues
Read any book from a series with at least 14 primary works. The book must have a whole number series designation. (#1-#14+) The series name and number must be indicated in grayscale parentheses following the title on the GR page.
The Darkest Torment - audible The Darkest Torment - mass market paperback pgs. 576 by Gena Showalter
The Lords of the Underworld #12 Currently 15 full length books.
THIS POST
Points: 10
Completed Tasks: 1
Golden oldies:
Total This Season
Points: 70/970
Completed Tasks: 5/56
Golden oldies:
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Pages read this season: 2,530
Books read this season: 6
Katrisa20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Tamara's Task: New Years Resolutions
Opt 2 - Read a book by an author that you have previously read at least three other books by.
I read Play Dead by Anne Frasier
I have previously read Find Me, Tell Me and The Body Reader by Anne Frasier
Points this Post: 20
Points Total: 675
Maria Jo30.2 - TessaVaness's Task: What does home mean to you?
Option 1: The Prince: Jonathan by Francine Rivers
Option 4: Bathsheba: Reluctant Beauty; 368 pages
Points this post: 30
Total points: 110
10.6 - Shelf AwareWestwood by Stella Gibbons
added to my GR TBR in Aug '19
1x Golden Oldies tix (pub 1946)
Total this Post: 10
Golden Oldies: 3
Bigger is Better: 1
Season Total: 560
Helen B10.6 - Shelf Aware
Read a book that was added to your TBR shelf before November 1, 2021.
Hidden by Laura Griffin
I purchased MMPB shortly after it was published in 2020
Total points: 145
5.7 The Emerald CityMidnight in Washington: How We Almost Lost Our Democracy and Still Could by Adam Schiff
Midnight Green is the color
This book has 510 pages. I'd like a BB ticket
Post Total: 5
Grand Total: 55
25.5 What's In A Name?Option 1: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
Letters are TH in THe and ApoTHecary
Option 3: A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson
Author has a K in her name.
Post Total: 25
Grand Total: 80
30.8 Four Years, Four FilmsOption 1 Film1: Tiffany Girl by Deeanne Gist
Book has 512 pages. I'd like a BB ticket.
Option 4 Film 4: Blood Standard by Laird Barron
The page count of my books exceeds 400.
Post Total: 30
Grand Total: 110
10.4 - MMXXIIThe Iron Marshal by Louis L'Amour
Total this Post: 10
Golden Oldies: 3
Bigger is Better: 1
Season Total: 570
Coralie10.4 MMXXII
Book by an author with a 2-part name whose initials both begin with the same letter
Spectacle: Stories by Susan Steinberg
Total to date 235 points
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Brooklyn's Task: In Honor of My Favorite DorothyOption 2, a book with MPG Sports: It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
mass market paperback edition It Had to Be You 376 pages
Points this post: 20
Total points: 225
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I read Saving Time, #3 in the Time Police series. I listened to the audiobook, linked to the hardcover (no MMPB or PB).
total points: 290
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I chose option 1 (2 books).
For book 1, I read Ruby & the Huntsman of Midnight, with the gemstone "Ruby" in the title. I listened to the audiobook, linked to the pb.
For book 2, I read
- two green boots on cover. I read and linked to kindle edition - top pb edition is
.total points: 305
Mod
I read
, set completely in Sweden (noted in metadata).total points: 320
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I chose option 1 and read
. Fantasy is the top MPG, with several other variations on fantasy also listed.total points: 340
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For my first book, I chose option 2 and read The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm. I read the kindle edition and linked to the top pb.
Title initials, TFR, found in dRagon and FanTasy.
For my second book, I chose option 4 and read Daylight by David Baldacci. Author initials, DB, found in auDioBooks. I listened to the audio, linked to the top pb.
total points: 370
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For my first book, I used option 1 and read The Whistler by John Grisham. I read the kindle editon - for page purposes, the top MMPB is L'informateur - 480 pages.
Author's surname, Grisham, begins with G.
For my second book, I used option 4 and read The Every, with a two word title. Page count 608.
total pages - 480+608 = 1088, exceeding required 400.
total points: 400
Amy B15.9 - Where DO Those Letters Go?
Read a book set at least 50% in one of the closest land areas to the North Pole - Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland or Russia. REQUIRED: Specify the setting in your post. If the setting is not clear from the GR description or metadata, provide a reference in your post.
Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller (Norway in the title and main page book description)
This Task: 15 Points
To Date: 215 Points
Bookwrm526Task #10.1 - Gifts
Option A: A. Read a book you have received as a gift. I read The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia by Emma Copley Eisenberg. I received a physical copy of this book for my birthday in 20202 and just got around to reading it!
Total points so far: 265
Suzannesea30.8 - Nick KY's Task: Four Years, Four Films: 2000 -2003
Option 1
Read book whose author has a last name beginning with G.
Mrs. Pollifax on Safari by Dorothy Gilman
223 pages
Option 4
Read a book that has a title of exactly two words.
The Boys : A Memoir of Hollywood and Family by Ron Howard
393 pages
Points this post: 30
Total points to date: 175
EMurphy30.8 Nick KY's Task: Four Years, Four Films
Option 1: Author has a last name beginning with G A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton
*308 pages
Option 4: Title of Two Words Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford
*224 pages
308+224=532 pages
This Task:
Points: 30
Books Read: 2
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
Total: 140
Books Read: 10
GO Ticket: 1
BB Ticket: 0
Tasks Completed: 6
15.6 - Far, Far AwayEqual Rites by Terry Pratchett
❄️ set on Discworld ❄️
❄️IL: UG in case Childrens MPG appears ❄️
Total points: 185 + 15 = 200
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15.9 - Where DO Those Letters Go?
Book set at least 50% in one of the closest land areas to the North Pole - Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland or Russia - this book takes place 100% in Sweden
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman
Total Points: 15