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WINTER CHALLENGE 2021
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Completed Tasks: PLEASE DO NOT DELETE ANY POST IN THIS THREAD!
15.8: The Peculiarity of Time Passing "Day" in title.
I read the ebook, no mmpb, pb here: Special of the Day by Elaine Fox.
Points: 15
Total Points: 830
GO Points: 7
BB Points: 2
Delicious Dee10.8 - #ownvoicestories
This Is My America - found at the top of pg5 of the provided shelf
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 525
Task 5.1 - Dorothy, Dot, & Dottyauthor first name DAVID
The Garden of Angels by David Hewson
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910 points
14 BB tix
2 GO tix
Mod
Option 2: Read one book that satisfies the requirements for:
1) a book whose title/subtitle contains the name of one of seven precious gemstones
2) a book with a pair of shoes on its cover
Diamond
Diamond is in the list of gemstones & the book was approved as having shoes on the cover in post 50 of the help thread.
This book has a designation of children. On arbookfind.co.uk this has a listing of: IL: MY - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 10.0
This meets the requirements of the Childrens books as listed in the rules (BL = 5.0+ & AR = 7.0+)
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 535 + 15 = 550/970
Total Tasks Completed: 33
Mod
Choose one option from my son's category, and one from my daughters
Evan 2:Read a book that has the same two letters sequentially in the same order in the title
The Hunt for Mount Everest
This has UN (actually UNT) in both hUNt & moUNt
Riley 3:Read a book that is #2 in a series
All Or Nothing - This is #2 in the Alex Abbott series
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Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 550 + 25 = 575/970
Total Tasks Completed: 34
Kim O5.6 - Follow the Yellow Brick Road Read a book found on the list: Yellowest Books Ever list.
Found on page 1.Points this task: 5
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Totals:
Points: 240
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+: 0
Golden Oldies: 2
Sarah E30.7 - Dlmrose's Task: Festival of Sleep
Book 1: Spell or High Water
I read a kindle edition, top paperback - no MMP - is Spell or High Water - 431 pages
Book 2: Ozma of Oz
I read a kindle edition, top MMP is - Ozma of Oz - 246 pages
AR Bookfinder: IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 7.0
Golden Oldie, first published 1907. Claiming 1 GO ticket.
431 + 246 = 677 pages
Total Points: 335
Total GOs: 4
5.10 - Heart's DesireRead a book of choice thar meets SRC rules
This Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar
Points this post: 5
Total points: 835
Tasks completed: 48
Books read: 65
Big Book tickets: 5
Golden Oldies tickets: 6
Amber20.10 - Group Reads
I posted in the discussion thread at post #22
Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder
Total Points: 480
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Molly's Task: CHRISTMAS IN AUSTRALIAOption 3: “Deck the Sheds”
Going There by Katie Couric
Total Points = 100
15.6 Far, Far Away Oddity by Eli Brown
MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 14.0
Set in alternate 1822 America
Points this post:15
Total points: 155
50.1 Advent Calendar I rolled an 18, 16 and 2
18- Science Fiction
Unwind by Neal Shusterman
16- Thriller
Verity by Colleen Hoover
2- Romance
It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
Points this post: 50
Total Points: 205
BB tickets: 2
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 13
Amy FL5.8 - Just Click Your Heels...
The Body Keeper - Detective Jude Fontaine Mysteries #3
Points this post: 5
Total points: 635
Amy FL15.7 - Baby It's Cold Outside!
Salty, Bitter, Sweet - Bitter
Points this post: 15
Total points 650
Amy FL20.10 - Group Reads
Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters - my review is in message 15
Points this post: 20
Total points: 670
Amy FL25.3 - Cat's Task: Operation Clean Slate
Option 1
Book 1: Truly Devious - added to GR-tbr Oct 9, 2018 (well over 12 months ago)
Book 2: The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health - added to GR-tbr Nov 18, 2021 (right under the wire - phew)
CLEAN SLATE: ThE rEAL ANthony fauCi, truLy deviouS
Both books were new to me; I linked to the versions I completed, but combined total of pages is 900.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 695
FLY Task #50.1 - TraceyL's Task: Advent Calendar
task: read one book for each roll with the MPG that matches the number you rolled
I rolled 24, 21, 23
24: Holiday
The Christmas Pearl
I did audio, no mmpb, first listed paperback is 247pp
21: Literary Fiction
The Windfall
I did audio, no mmpb, first listed paperback is 336pp
23: Young Adult
The Queen's Gambit
I did kindle, first listed mmpb is 329pp
total pages = 912
Points this post: 50
Total points: 360
Tasks completed: 23/56
Big Book tickets: 2
Golden Oldies tickets: 2
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ROBIN PAndy P's Task: Dog Shows
2 books, total >500 p
1. Author initials in COMPANION DOG - Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy - 256 p
2. Title contains all letters of GREEN - Les Liaisons dangereuses - 448 p daNGEREuses
**Claiming 1 GO point - bk published 1782**
Total pages - 704
Points this post: 25
Total points: 705
BB: 2 GO: 5
Bookwrm526Task #20.6 - CHRISTMAS IN AUSTRALIA
Option 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. I read The Man with the Compound Eyes by Wu Ming-Yi. The book was originally published in Chinese, and my first language is English.
Total points so far: 600
30.7 - Dlmrose's Task: Festival of SleepBook 1, all the letters in SLEEP in the title: The Spies of Shilling Lane by Jennifer Ryan
paperback edition The Spies of Shilling Lane 384 pages
Book 2, a book with 2 Zs in the title: A Clue for the Puzzle Lady by Parnell Hall
mass market paperback Cruciverba per l'assassino 330 pages
Points this post: 30
Total points: 710
Lisa MD30.4 - Katrisa's Task: Winter in Ms. Kat’s Kindergarten
December -
1.a. 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
👠The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith
213 pages
Title Word: "Good" found in MILTON THE DANCING CHRISTMAS MOUSE
1.b. Read a book where all the author’s initials can be found in GINGERBREAD.
👠The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd
Author Initials: NB found in GINGERBREAD
368 pages
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 420/970
Total Books Read: 35
Tasks Completed: 26/56
Big Book Tickets: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
Lisa MD50.1 - TraceyL's Task: Advent Calendar
Rolled a 1: Biography
👠Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood by Danny Trejo
MPG: Biography #2
288 pages
Rolled a 15: Food & Drink
👠Taste: My Life through Food by Stanley Tucci
MPG: Food #3
291 pages
Rolled a 5: Horror
👠Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar
Listened to audio. Linked to PB. No MMPB.
171 pages
288 + 291 + 171 = 750 total pages - Phew!!
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Points This Post: 50
Total Points: 470/970
Total Books Read: 38
Tasks Completed: 27/56
Big Book Tickets: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
Nick KY15.8 Time I read A Good Month for Murder: The Inside Story of a Homicide Squad -- “Month” in title.
Points This Post: 15
Total Points So Far: 810
Nick KY15.9 Polar Regions. I read The Duel by Anton Chekhov which takes place in Russia.
Points This Post: 15
Total Points So Far: 825
Readerboard Name: Robin (Saturndoo)5.4 - We're Not in Kansas Anymore
MPG Fantasy and/or Science Fiction
Page Count: 359
MPG: Fantasy
The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert
Points Earned This Post: 5
Points Achieved to Date: 520/970
GO Tickets: 3
Big Book Tickets: 1
500+ (1)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Readerboard Name: Robin (Saturndoo)15.3 - The Ruby Slippers
title/subtitle contains the name of one of seven precious gemstones
Page Count: 352
Gemstone: Ruby
Book 1: Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West
Book2 - read a book with a pair of shoes on its cover.
Page Count: I read the kindle edition. Paperback edition states 314 pages.
Accidentally Married by Victorine E. Lieske
Points Earned This Post: 15
Points Achieved to Date: 535/970
GO Tickets: 3
Big Book Tickets: 1
500+ (1)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Readerboard Name: Robin (Saturndoo)20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Brooklyn's Task: In Honor of My Favorite Dorothy
Option 1: at least 3 people on the cover.
Page Count: 304
So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix by Bethany C. Morrow
Points Earned This Post: 20
Points Achieved to Date: 555/970
GO Tickets: 3
Big Book Tickets: 1
500+ (1)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Coralie25.2 New Year Goals
Option 1 Book that has been on my to read shelf for at least 5 years
Someday This Will Be Funny added October 2015
Option 3 Continuing series
Blackveil #4 in Green Rider series
Total to date 620 points
30.1 - Aprilleigh’s Task: The Computer CurseBook 1, set in NYC and a 4 in the number of pages: Murder by Mocha by Cleo Coyle
Coffeehouse Mystery Series set in New York City's Greenwich Village
paperback edition Murder by Mocha 384 pages
Book 2, a book with LOGIC in the title and a 3 in the number of pages: Logical Family: A Memoir by Armistead Maupin
paperback edition Logical Family: A Memoir 319 pages
Points this post: 30
Total points: 740
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Suzannesea's Task: Challenges and PleasuresOption 2: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar
Haven't read Adiba Jaigirdar before.
Total Points: 60
Jen K30.4 - Katrisa's Task: Winter in Ms. Kat’s Kindergarten
December 1a: Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery
Word: Christmas
December 1b: Idaho by Emily Ruskovich
gingERbread
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 660
trishhartukSorry, I've been in a major reading slump.
20.3 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.
And the Rest is History, Jodi Taylor
Read the kindle edition (eventually!). PB here
Science Fiction > Time Travel: 198 users
Fantasy: 124 users
Science Fiction: 111 users
Points this task: 20
Books read: 1
Total points: 225
Tasks completed: 14
Golden oldies: 3
Big book tickets: 4
Jen K15.1 - Welcome to Oz
Book 1: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
Book 2: Potions and Pastries
colors: red, purple, green, orange
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 675
trishhartuk20.6 Seasoned Reader - Molly's Task: Christmas in Australia
Option 3: “Deck the Sheds”. Read a book by an author whose initialscan be found in DECK THE SHEDS.
Our Malady: Lessons in Liberty and Solidarity, Timothy Snyder
deck The Sheds
Points this task: 20
Books read: 1
Total points: 245
Tasks completed: 15
Golden oldies: 3
Big book tickets: 4
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I read an ARC of It All Comes Down to This by Therese Anne Fowler (linked to the paperback, no MMPB). Author name, Therese, is listed as a related name (English) on the linked website.
total points: 805
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I listened to an audiobook of Reunion in Death, linked to the MMPB. Science fiction is the 8th listed MPG.
total points: 810
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I chose option 2 and read a kindle ARC of Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson.
I have not read anything by this author before.
total points: 830
Joanne MiTask 5.10 Hearts Desire Book of Choice
The Widow's House
Points this task 5
Total 355
BB's 6
GO's 1
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Suzannesea's Task: Challenges and PleasuresOption 2: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher by Kate Summerscale
I've never read this author before.
BB Tickets this post: 0
BB Tickets Total: 1
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 220
!!EDIT - do not count this post, goodreads posted it twice for some reason...20.1 - Most Improved Player - Suzannesea's Task: Challenges and Pleasures
Option 2: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher by Kate Summerscale
I've never read this author before.
BB Tickets this post: 0
BB Tickets Total: 1
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 220
Mod
Book 1:
Abandoned in Death by J D Robb / set at least 80% in NYC, #54 in series
Book 2:
The Path of a Logical Liar by Mima Rosenfeld / LOGIC in title, 323 pg
Points this post: 30
Points total: 870
5.10 - Heart's DesireI read Invisible Men: Black Artists of the Golden Age of Comics.
Total Points: 145
Andy P.Task # 20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Brooklyn's Task: In Honor of My Favorite Dorothy
Option 4. read a book by an author whose initials can be found in MEALS ON WHEELS
The Plague of Doves by Louise Erdrich
MEALSONWHEELS
Points this post: 20
Total points: 820
Bookwrm526Task #15.10 - Curl Up and Read
Read a book from the first 25 pages of the list Best Books to Read When the Snow is Falling. I read Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie, from page 3 of the list.
Total points so far: 615
Delicious Dee30.2 - TessaVaness's Task: What does home mean to you?
Option 1 - Call Us What We Carry - Amanda Gorman - AG found in GRANDMA WOLFE
Option 2 - Captain Dreamboat
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 555
Delicious Dee30.9 - Sandy's Task: Wowbrary!
Book A - The Checklist - Addie Woolridge - AW found in WOWBRARY
Book B - Island of Vice: Theodore Roosevelt's Doomed Quest to Clean up Sin-loving New York - IOV found in I LOVE MY LIBRARY; Non-Fiction
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 585
10.3 'S Wonderful I read For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing - "good" from "Oh Lady Be Good"
New Total: 105
Sarah E25.6 - Kaora's Task: Honoring Family
One book option
I read a kindle edition, top MMP is Le Château de Cassandra - 532 pages
Evan's Option 2: CA repeated in CApture, CAstle
Riley's Option 1: Flower on cover
Golden Oldie, first published 1948. Claiming 1 GO ticket.
Big Book, 532 pages. Claiming 1 BB ticket.
Total Points: 360
Total GOs: 5
Total BBs: 4
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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For this task, I chose option A (Read a book you have received as a gift).
I read The Meaning of Luff and Other Stories.
My older daughter gave me this book in 2021 as a gift.
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 140
Big Book Tickets: 0
Golden Oldie Tickets: 0