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SPRING CHALLENGE 2022
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LaureY5.5. - The Wizard
Read a book from a series with at least 5 whole number published books - Any book from the series may be used.
Married by Monday by Catherine Bybee
#2 The Weekday Brides
Points this post: 5
Total points: 10
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
It's a Fact this post: 0
Total It's a Fact: 0
LaureY5.10 - Wish Upon a Star
Read a book of your choice that meets SRC requirements.
Murder Notes by Lisa Renee Jones
Points this post: 5
Total points: 15
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
It's a Fact this post: 0
Total It's a Fact: 0
LaureY10.1 - Scarecrow
Read a book with a word of 3 or more letters in the title or subtitle that can be made from the letters in SCARECROW.
Word: CROW
As the Crow Flies by Damien Boyd
Points this post: 10
Total points: 25
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
It's a Fact this post: 0
Total It's a Fact: 0
LaureY10.7 - Holi
Read a book with a title that begins with one of these letters: H, O, L, I. All words count (including A, An, and The).
Love Me Dead by Lisa Renee Jones
Points this post: 10
Total points: 35
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
It's a Fact this post: 0
Total It's a Fact: 0
LaureY10.8 - Feria Nacional de San Marcos
Read a book with a title of at least 3 words where the initial letter of all title words can be found in FERIA NACIONAL DE SAN MARCOS.
Fool Me Once by Catherine Bybee
Points this post: 10
Total points: 45
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
It's a Fact this post: 0
Total It's a Fact: 0
LaureY10.10 - Spring Series
Read a book in a series with a series title that begins with a letter in SPRING. Articles (a, an, the) may be ignored.
Absolution by Murder by Peter Tremayne
Series: Sister Fidelma
Points this post: 10
Total points: 55
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
It's a Fact this post: 0
Total It's a Fact: 0
LAUREN JODI20.4 - Golden Oldies - Robin P’s Task: Saluting Brains
Option 3: Author intials in MENSA BRAIN
Bay of Sighs by Nora Roberts
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 590/895
Big Book Ticket: 2
It's a Fact Ticket: 2
Total Books Read: 43
Total Tasks Completed: 34/54
30.3 - Dlmrose’s Task: Recurring KeysBook 1: Read a book with a word in the title that contains all the letters A E N.
The Scourging Angel: The Black Death in the British Isles by Benedict Gummer
The Scourging Angel is 528 pages and thus a big book. I'd like to Claim a Big Book Ticket
The Scourging Angel is also non-fiction, so I'd like to claim a It's a Fact ticket
Book 2: Read a book written by an author whose name contains all the letters A E N in a single name part.
Death's Shadow by Darren Shan
BB Tickets claimed this post: 1
BB tickets claimed in total: 1
It's a Fact tickets claimed this post: 1
It's a Fact tickets claimed in total: 1
Points this task: 30
Total Points: 75
Barbara ★30.1 - Katrisa's Task: Dune
Option 2: Read a book with a cover that depicts a natural body of water, such as a lake, river, or ocean.
Tome of the Undergates - Sam Sykes (612 pages) 4/30
BIG BOOK: 612 pages
Option 3: read a book with an MPG of horror.
Bloodstone - Nate Kenyon (333 pages) 3/23
Total Pages: Book 1 (612 pages) + Book 2 (333 pages) = 945 > 700
Points this task: 30
Total points: 555
Big Book Tickets: 500 (3) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - MEGSCL's Task: Wordle Wordle Wordle!2. Read a book that is #2 #4 or #16 in a series.
Wheels Up by Annabeth Albert
BB tickets claimed in total: 1
It's a Fact tickets claimed in total: 1
Points this task: 20
Total Points: 95
25.6 - KmarieD's Task: Reaching GoalsOption 2: Read a winning title from the 2021 Goodreads Choice awards
Broken by Jenny Lawson, winner of the 2021 Humor award
Option 5: Read a book that is #2 or above in a series, whole numbers only
MaddAddam by Margaret Atwood, Maddaddam #3
Points this post: 25
Total points: 540
Tasks completed: 33
Books read: 43
Big Book tickets: 3
Golden Oldies tickets: 3
Sarah E5.1 - The Wicked Witch
We Witch You A Merry Christmas
Word used is WITCH
I read a kindle edition, paperback - no MMP - is We Witch You a Merry Christmas: A Short Story
This is my one 80-99 page book allowed for one 5 point task.
Total points: 55
Sarah E5.2 - Auntie Em
The Lamplighters by Emma Stonex
I listened to an audio, top paperback - no MMP - is The Lamplighters
Total points: 60
Chris MD 30.2 The Birds and the Bees
Option 5: Read a book with an author with both an A and a Z any place in their name
In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner by Elizabeth George
eliZAbeth
I read the Kindle version and linked to the MMP.
This book has 718 pages. Claiming 1 Big Book ticket.
Option 6: Read a book with both an A and a Z any place in the title.
Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon by Donna Andrews
buzZArd
Total points: 130
Chris MD 30.3 Recurring Keys
Book 1: Read a book with a word in the title that contains all the letters A E N.
The Beantown Girls by Jane Healey
bEANtown
I read the Kindle version and linked to the top paperback. No MMP.
Book 2: Read a book written by an author whose name contains all the letters A E N in a single name part.
The Dark Enquiry by Deanna Raybourn
dEANna
I listened to the audio version and linked to the top paperback. No MMP.
Total points: 160
Readerboard Name: Kathy P50.1 - TraceyL's task: Bridgerton
Book 1:
Lent
382 pages
Book 2:
Easter Bunny Murder263 pages
Book 3:
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption
On page 2.
336 pages
Claiming 1 its a fact ticket for Just Mercy
Totals
Points: 140
BB: 0
GO: 0
NF: 5
Total Tasks Completed: 6
Total Books Completed: 9
Angela IL20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Sarah E's Task: Most Volcanoes
Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle that matches either a word from the mnemonic or the name of a planet in our solar system.
Most Wanted by Lisa Scottoline- 4/30 (Using Word MOST)
Points this Task: 20
Total Points: 430
Books Read: 27
Tasks Completed: 17/54
BB Ticket: 3
NF Ticket: 3
Jayme(the ghostreader )5.5 The wizard
Read a book that has at least 5 books in a series
Caramel Pecan Roll Murderby Joanne Fluke
# 23 in the Hannah Swenson series
Task +5
Grand total: 115
10.4 - Brains, Brains, Brains!The Queen of Zombie Hearts (White Rabbit Chronicles #3) by Gena Showalter
Total this Post: 10
Golden Oldies: 5
Bigger is Better: 3
It's a Fact: 4
Season Total: 765
Julia10350.1 - TraceyL's task: Bridgerton
Book 1: Dragons Beyond the Pale (MPG Historical > Regency)
Book 2: Dragon Keepers' Cotillion (Jane Austen's Dragons #8)
Book 3: If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin
(This book is on page 7 of list)
This post: 50 points
Total points: 495
BB: 6
GO: 0
NF: 4
Tasks completed: 27
Books read: 37
Coralie25.3 Good Reading
Using Option 1: diversity for both books I read two books not originally published in English
The Tale of Aypi
And
Last Witnesses: An Oral History of the Children of World War II This book is non-fiction.
Both books were new to me.
Total to date 390 points
Mod
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Helen B's Task: Spring Begins
1. Explore new beginnings by reading a book from the list: Do-Overs and Fresh Starts
Required: State the page where you selected your book. (Page 1)
In a Holidaze. Christina Lauren
Points this post: 20
Total points: 750
Tasks complete: 42/54
Total points: 750/895
BB: 5
NF: 12
GO: 4
Amber15.8 - Mr Potato Head
Book with a word in the title that was one of the original toy parts - target word EYES
Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume
IL: UG
Total Points: 430
It's a Fact Tickets: 8
Big Book Tickets: 4
20.10 - Group ReadsThe Rearranged Life of Oona Lockhart by Margarita Montimore
discussion post
Total this Post: 20
Golden Oldies: 5
Bigger is Better: 3
It's a Fact: 4
Season Total: 785
LAUREN JODI5.9 - The Author
Pretty Thing by J.A. Huss
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 595/895
Big Book Ticket: 2
It's a Fact Ticket: 2
Total Books Read: 44
Total Tasks Completed: 35/54
HanneloreTask 15.2 Right/Left
Book 1: Read a FICTION book with a title that begins with a letter in RIGHT.
Book: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Vol. 1
How it fits: Book is fiction and starts with 'T'. (righT)
Book 2: Read a NONFICTION book with a title that begins with a letter in LEFT.
Book: To Afghanistan and Back: A Graphic Travelogue
How it fits: Book is non-fiction and starts with 'T'. (lefT)
CLAIMING 1 IT'S A FACT TICKET
Points this task: 15
Total points: 435
Tasks completed: 26
BB tickets:
(4) 500+
(1) 750+
(0) 1,000+
GO tickets: 2
IAF tickets: 1
LaureY20.4 - Golden Oldies - Robin P’s Task: Saluting Brains
Option 2: Read a book with MPG History, Historical, Historical fiction, Historical romance, Historical mystery, or Alternate History.
Charity Girl by Georgette Heyer
Points this post: 20
Total points: 75
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies:0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
It’s a Fact this Post:0
It’s a Fact Total:0
LaureY20.5 - Bigger is Better – Kristi CO's task - Literary Cat Names
Option 5: Read a book written by a single author who has a name with at least three parts (i.e first, middle, last name) as listed on Goodreads.
Murder Girl by Lisa Renee Jones
Points this post: 20
Total points: 95
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies:0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
It’s a Fact this Post:0
It’s a Fact Total:0
LaureY20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Helen B's Task: Spring Begins
Option 3. Read the first book (#1) in a series.
The Black Echo by Michael Connolly
Series: #1 Harry Bosh
Points this post: 20
Total points: 115
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies:0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
It’s a Fact this Post:0
It’s a Fact Total:0
LaureY20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - MEGSCL's Task: Wordle Wordle Wordle!
2. DORDLE, QUORDLE, SEDECORDLE. Read a book that is #2 #4 or #16 in a series.
Half Empty by Catherine Bybee
Series: #2 First Wives
Points this post: 20
Total points: 135
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies:0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
It’s a Fact this Post:0
It’s a Fact Total:0
LaureY30.3 - Dlmrose’s Task: Recurring Keys
Book 1: Read a book with a word in the title that contains all the letters A E N. Subtitles are excluded.
Fiancé by Friday by Catherine Bybee
WORD: fiANcE
Book 2: Read a book written by an author whose name contains all the letters A E N in a single name part.
The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie
WORD: ANnE
Points this post: 30
Total points: 165
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies:0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
It’s a Fact this Post:0
It’s a Fact Total:0
JEN B5.3 - Uncle Henry
Read a book with one of the following family relationship words in its title. Possessive and plural/singular forms can be used, no other variations.
Sister Stardust by Jane Green
Sister is on the list
TOTAL POINTS: 95
JEN B15.9 - Hall of Famer
Read a book by an author whose initials (all) can be found in Jackie Robinson.
Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor
Author initials JC in JaCkie
TOTAL POINTS: 110
HanneloreTask 25.8 - Amy FL’s task: Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin On
Option 1: Read a book with a word of 5 letters or more in the title that can be made from the letters in NEUROTRANSMITTERS. Letters may be used only as often as they appear and subtitles should be ignored.
Some examples: notes, treasure, mouse, train
Book: Claiming His Treasure
How it fits: 'Treasure' in the title. (nEURoTRAnSmittErs)
Option 2: Read a book by a single author whose initials (all) are found in SUBSTANTIA NIGRA.
Book: Dog Logic
How it fits: Book is written by Tom Strelich. His initials fit in 'SubsTantia nigra'.
Points this task: 25
Total points: 460
Tasks completed: 27
BB tickets:
(4) 500+
(1) 750+
(0) 1,000+
GO tickets: 2
IAF tickets: 1
Delicious Dee5.4 - Glinda the Good Witch
When Sparks Fly - Helena Hunting
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 400
Delicious dee10.8 - Feria Nacional de San Marcos
Secrets and Lies - SAL found in the target phrase
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 410
JEN B5.9 - The Author
Read a book whose author uses an initial in the first name position.
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Crosby
TOTAL POINTS: 115
HanneloreTask 25.9 - Tien's Task: Come on Down Under
Read two books, using 2 different options
OR
Read one book of 500+ pages which fits 2 different options
I'm going for the 2 book option.
1. Come to the Outback - read a book from one of the lists
Book: Onvoorwaardelijk
How it fits: Book is on page 5 of the 'Rural Romance Books' list. I read the version that is translated in dutch. The english version is titled 'Ugly Love' (by Colleen Hoover).
2. Australian Women Writers - Read a book written by a Woman Writer who is Australian by birth or residence.
Book: Cocaine Blues
How it fits: Author is Kerry Greenwood. On her GR author page: "Born Melbourne , Australia".
Points this task: 25
Total points: 485
Tasks completed: 28
BB tickets:
(4) 500+
(1) 750+
(0) 1,000+
GO tickets: 2
IAF tickets: 1
Amy B5.2 - Auntie Em
Read a book written by a single author with a name that matches a name related to Em, from https://www.behindthename.com/name/em. This includes the "long forms," Emily and Emma listed on the page. Names must match exactly but they may be in any position (first, middle, last).
Hood by Emma Donoghue
This Task: 5 Points
To Date: 300 Points
Bookwrm526Task #5.9 - The Author
Read a book whose author uses an initial in the first name position. I read In the Watchful City by S. Qiouyi Lu.
Total points so far: 595
Nick KY20.2 LucyBookworm’s Task. I read Little Bookshop of Murder with the word “Bookshop” is in the title.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 720
Nick KY20.6 Helen B’s Spring Begins Opt. 3/ # 1 in a series. I read Survival of the Fritters by Ginger Bolton, # 1 in the Deputy Donut series.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 740
MARGO25.6 - KmarieD's Task: Reaching Goals
Each book is 200+ pages
Option 1 - Read a book first published in 2022.
A Train to Moscow
- first published 1 March 2022
- top paperback = 316 pages
Option 2 - Read a winning title from the 2021 Goodreads Choice Awards.
The Last Thing He Told Me
- Winner "Mystery and Thriller"
- top paperback = 320 pages
Posted and read Kindle editions.
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Points this task: 25
Total points: 220
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 15
GO: 5 // BB: 2 // NF: 1
Task 5.9 – The AuthorBook chosen: Razorblade Tears
Fits task: Author's uses initial in the first name position S. A. (S. A. Crosby)
Format read: audio
# of pages: 336 (printed edition)
Points this post: 5 points
Total points to date: 160 points
Task 25.5 - Scarecrow LeftoversOption 1. Read two books from one or two of the following Suggestions. Both books should be below 500 pp in length, but total 500+ pp.:
Suggestion 1. From Lisa: "Ease on Down the Road":
Read a book from this list: Books by Black Authors
Required: State which page your choice(s) fall on.
The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls (2019) by Anissa Gray (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 294 pages)
On May 1, 2022:
Page Two, #183
Suggestion 2. From Dee: Freely adapting Dee’s “BRAIN” idea to be topical:
Read a book with the letter sequence “RAIN” intact in a word in the title/subtitle.
tRAINing
The Training Ground: Grant, Lee, Sherman, and Davis in the Mexican War, 1846-1848 (2008) by Martin Dugard (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 464 pages) [973.62]
** The Training Ground: Grant, Lee, Sherman, and Davis in the Mexican War, 1846-1848 is an It’s a Fact (Non-Fiction) Book **
Pagecount: 294 + 464 = 758 > 500
155 + 25 = 180
Tasks Completed: 07
Points for this post: 25
Points thus far: 155 + 25 = 180
Books read: 12
Pages read: 4,279
Read but not claimed: 04
Goodreads Authors: 07
Golden Oldies: 00
It’s a Fact (Non-Fiction): 01
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Task 10.8 – Feria Nacional de San MarcosBook chosen: Edible North Carolina: A Journey across a State of Flavor
Fits task: Initials of all words found in Feria Nacional de San Marcos (E, N, C)
Format read: ebook
# of pages: 296 (printed edition)
Points this post: 10 points
Total points to date: 170 points
Task 15.9 – Hall of FamerBook chosen: The Right to Sex
Fits task: Author initials (Amina Srinivasan = A and S) found in Jackie Robinson
Format read: audio
# of pages: 304 (printed edition)
Points this post: 15 points
Total points to date: 185 points
Task 50.1 – TraceyL's task: BridgertonBook 1 chosen: The Great Mistake
Fits task: MPG of Historical Fiction
Format read: audio
# of pages: 304 (printed edition)
Book 2 chosen: Curtain
Fits task: Hercule Poirot series with 56 primary works
Format read: audio
# of pages: 215 (printed edition)
Book 3 chosen: The Sympathizer
Fits task: on page 5 of the list
Format read: audio
# of pages: 371 (printed edition)
Total # of pages: 304+215+371=890
Points this post: 50 points
Total points to date: 235 points
Mod
Book 1
Desolation Canyon by PJ Tracy / letters in DESOLATION
Book 2
Annihilation Road by Christine Feehan / letters in FEEHAN
Points this post: 30
Total points: 445
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5.3 - Uncle Henry
Read a book with one of the following family relationship words in its title. WORD: WIFE
Wife by Wednesday by Catherine Bybee
Points this post: 5
Total points: 5
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
It's a Fact this post: 0
Total It's a Fact: 0