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SPRING CHALLENGE 2022
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Nick KY20.9 SarahE’s Volcanoes I read The Forgery of Venus by Michael Gruber with the planet name "Venus" in the title.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 780
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Option 2
Weather Girl by Rachel Solomon / I checked this out digitally from my library and the PB edition has 352 pages
Option 4
The Slow Burn by Kristen Ashley / BURN is in phrase
Points this post: 30
Total points: 475
Andy P.Repost of 1821
25.1 - Sandy's Task: I Want My Baseball!
Book 1 – Read a nonfiction book with the main page genre Sports (standalone or embedded)
I'm Glad You Didn't Take It Personally by Jim Bouton Sports, Nonfiction 220 p.
Book 2 – Read a book, fiction or nonfiction, with the single author’s initials (ALL initials) found in the phrase END THE LOCKOUT. Plainsong by Kent Haruf
K in lLockout, H in The, 301 p.
220 + 301= 521p> 500 p. requirement
Points this post: 25
Total points: 485
Amber5.5. - The Wizard
Book from a series with at least 5 whole number published books
Rachel Rising, Volume 6: Secrets Kept by Terry Moore
Total Points: 435
Amber15.10 - Scare More Than Crows
MPG Horror
Rachel Rising, Volume 7: Dust to Dust by Terry Moore
Total Points: 450
Suzannesea5.5 - The Wizard
Read a book from a series with at least five whole number books.
Cross Her Heart by Melinda Leigh
The Bree Taggert series has seven books.
Points this post: 5
Total points to date: 165
Suzannesea15.8 - Mr. Potato Head
Eye is one of the original parts of Mr. Potato Head.
Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett
Points this post: 15
Total points to date: 180
Shawn H.20.8 - Nickels & Dimes: Paul's Task: Is 139 a Prime Number?
Option 2: Read a book with a word of three or more letters in "AMAZON PRIME"
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
MEN is found in aMazoN primE
****I read the Penguin Classic which is 145 pages > than the required 139****
**Claiming 1 Golden Oldie - published in 1937**
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 90
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Ticket Books: 1
Its A Fact Books: 2
Stephanie12715.2 Right/Left
Book 1, Read a FICTION book with a title that begins with a letter in RIGHT.
The Ice Palace
Book 2, Read a NONFICTION book with a title that begins with a letter in LEFT.
The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song
Points this post: 15
Total points: 95/895
Tasks completed: 6/54
Books read: 7
25.3 - Cat's Task: Good ReadingOne Graphic Novel / Manga MPG acceptable
One book must be non-fiction. The other can be fiction or non-fiction.
Both books must be new to you.
I read two books for this task. Both books are new to me.
For my first book, I chose Option 1 (a book not originally published in English), and read The Man Without Talent. This is a graphic novel that was originally published in Japanese.
For my second book, I chose Option 3 (a book off the
Best Environmental Books list) and read The World Without Us. This book is non-fiction, fulfilling one of the task requirements. This book is on page 1 of the list (book #12 as of this posting).
I claim one NF ticket.
Total Points: 425
5.4 - Glinda the Good WitchRead a book whose author has a first and last name beginning with the same letter.
Ilistened to an audio version of
A Land of Permanent Goodbyes a Land of Permanent Goodbyes by Atia Abawi
New Points: 5
Total Points: 260
BB: 2
IF: 4
20.5 - Bigger is Better – Kristi CO's task - Literary Cat NamesOption 4: Read a book with ‘cat’ intact in the title/subtitle.
Indians on Vacation
"cat" intact in vaCATion
New Points: 20
Total Points: 280
BB: 2
IF: 4
25.6 - KmarieD's Task: Reaching GoalsOption 2 - Read a winning title from the 2021 Goodreads Choice Awards.
The winning mystery and thriller book was The Last Thing He Told Me
Option 5 - Read a book that is #2 or above in a series.
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye
which is #5 in the Millenium series
New Points: 25
Total Points: 305
BB: 2
IF: 4
25.9 - Tien's Task: Come on Down UnderI Read one book of 500+ pages which fits 2 different options
I listened to an audio version of
The Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman paperback version 544 pages
Option 2: Read a book written by a Woman Writer who is Australian by birth or residence. Alison Goodman was approved in the help thread as an Australian writer (see post 11 and 12)
Option 4: Read a book that has been shelved as LoveOzYA from this shelf loveozya This was found at the top of page 4
***Claiming Big Book ticket for 544 pages***
New Points: 25
Total Points: 330
BB: 3
IF: 4
Barbara ★25.9 - Tien's Task: Come on Down Under
Option 2: Read a book written by a Woman Writer who is Australian by birth or residence.
All the Murmuring Bones - Angela Slatter 3/25
(author born in Australia)
Option 4: Read a book that has been shelved as LoveOzYA from this shelf loveozya
Gemina - Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff 5/1
(found on Page 1)
BIG BOOK: 659 pages
Points this task: 25
Total points: 580
Big Book Tickets: 500 (4) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
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Read a book whose author uses an initial in the first name position
The Vicious Vet
The author is M. C. Beaton, who's first name place is an initial.
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 305 + 5 = 310/895
Total Tasks Completed: 24
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Big Books: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
It's a Fact: 8
25.2 - Brooklyn's Task: Upcoming Milestone!Option 1: The Dry
Option 2 Revival Season
Points this post: 25
Total points: 345
Louise B20.10 - Group Read
Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore
My comment is in post #20 of the discussion thread.
Points this post: 20
Total points to date: 20
Tasks complete: 1
Louise B5.6 - The Munchkins
A book that takes place during the Middle Ages
The Pale Horseman by Bernard Cornwell
As noted in the GR description, this book takes place in the 9th century.
Points this post: 5
Total points to date: 25
Tasks complete: 2
20.4 - Golden Oldies - Robin P’s Task: Saluting BrainsI chose Option 2 (MPG History, Historical, Historical fiction ...) and read A Universal History of Infamy which has an MPG of Historical Fiction.
Total Points: 445
Coralie25.2 Upcoming Milestone
Option 2: Machu Picchu
Book with a two word title
Shaman's Crossing
Option 4: Southeast Asia
Book with MPG food and Drink
Aunty Lee's Delights
Total to date 415 points
5.5 - The WizardRead a book from a series with at least 5 whole number published books
Hogfather by Terry Pratchett, Discworld 20
Points this post: 5
Total points: 545
Tasks Completed: 34
Books read: 44
Big Book tickets: 3
Golden Oldies tickets: 3
Inge199010.10 - Spring Series
read a book with a series title that starts with a letter of SPRING
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Points this post: 10
total points: 360
Inge199015.5 - Hey Joe!
Het spinnenweb
name Joseph --> Full form English
Points this post: 15
total points: 375
Inge199015.7 - NeuroAware
Maar je ziet er helemaal niet autistisch uit
found on page 2
Points this post: 15
total points: 390
Inge199015.8 - Mr Potato Head
read a book with one of these words in the title: hand, foot, ear, mouth, eye, nose, hat, eyeglasses, pipe, hair
A Nose for Mischief
Points this post: 15
total points: 405
Inge199030.2 - XBM’s Task – The Birds and The Bees
option 1: birds on the cover
All the Birds in the Sky
option 3: MPG romance
The Jewel
Points this post: 30
total points: 435
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Helen B's Task: Spring BeginsOption 2, a book with a flower in bloom on the cover: The Queen of Hearts by Kimmery Martin
Points this post: 20
Total points: 525
15.7 - NeuroAwareGone (Gone #1) by Michael Grant
page 22
1x Bigger is Better tix (559p)
Total this Post: 15
Golden Oldies: 5
Bigger is Better: 4
It's a Fact: 4
Season Total: 800
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I listened to the audiobook of Portrait in Death, linked to the MMPB. #16 in the In Death series.
total points: 635
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I read a kindle ARC of Just Like Mother, linked to the hardcover edition (no pb or mmpb).
Horror is the top mpg.
total points: 650
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I chose option 3 and read Spelunking Through Hell: A Visitor's Guide to the Underworld by Seanan McGuire.
Author initials, SM, found in MenSa.
total points: 670
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For my first book, I chose option 2 and read a kindle ARC of Stay Awake and linked to the pb (no MMPB).
Title has 2 words.
For my second book, I chose option 3 and read a kindle ARC of The Scent of Burnt Flowers, linked to the hardcover (no pb or MMPB).
Book is set over 50% in Ghana.
total points: 695
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For book 1, I read The Swimmers - 192 pages.
Title word Swimmers begins and ends with S.
For book 2, I listened to an audiobook of Dream Town, linked to the paperback (no MMPB). 420 pages. Author is David Baldacci.
Author's first name, David, begins and ends with D.
total pages - 192+420 = 612
total points: 720.
HanneloreTask 10.1 - 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.
Book: Ares
How it fits: Ares --> 'ScAREcrow'
Points this task: 10
Total points: 495
Tasks completed: 29
BB tickets:
(4) 500+
(1) 750+
(0) 1,000+
GO tickets: 2
IAF tickets: 1
Boston Kate
10.1 - Scarecrow
We Are Not Free
"ARE" can be made from the letters in SCARECROW
Points this post: 10
Total points: 90
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20.9 - 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. (Jam - Jupiter)
The Jam and Jelly Nook. Amy Clipston
Points this post: 20
Total points: 770/895
Tasks complete: 43/54
Total pages: 19,087
BB: 5
NF: 12
GO: 4
Amber20.3 - Best Review – Lauren Jodi's Task: Henry Rex
Option 2: Book with the word "king" or "tower" in the title
The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 by Lawrence Wright
**The Looming Tower is a Big Book (541 pgs in PB). Claiming 1 BB ticket.**
**The Looming Tower is a non-fiction book. Claiming 1 It's a Fact ticket.**
Total Points: 470
It's a Fact Tickets: 9
Big Book Tickets: 5
ROBIN P50.1 - Tracey L's Task: Bridgerton
Book 1 - MPG Historical Fiction - Flood of Fire
**Claiming 1 BB ticket - hardcover which I read is 624 pages**
Book 2 - at least 7 in series - When Blood Lies - #17 in series, 336 pages
Book 3 - diverse authors list The Night Watchman - on page 14 of list - 453 pages
Total pages 1413
Points this post: 50
Total points: 610
BB:1 GO:4 NF:10
Andy P.Task # 25.5 - Nick KY’s Task: Scarecrow Leftovers
Option 2. Read ONE book of 500+ pp which fits at least one of the above suggestions: Read a book from the first 10 pages of GR’s “TV” genre list.
Live from New York: An Oral History of Saturday Night Live by Tom Shales found on page 1 # 3 on list as of 5/2/22 608 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 510
Pat15.7 ~ NeuroAware
Task ~ Read a book that has been shelved as Neurodiversity from the first 25 pages of this list: Neurodiversity
Required: State the page.
The Humans by Matt HaigRead ~ 5.1.22
Pages ~ 285
How it Fits ~ On page 13 of the Neurodiversity shelf
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Points this Task ~ 15
Total Points ~ 465
Total Books ~ 34
Total Pages ~ 11,836
10.5 - Spring BreakYou survived the zombie attack. Let's party! Read a book set at least 50% in one or more of these popular spring break destinations:
Barcelona, London, Paris; Florida, Hawaii, Texas; Bahamas, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico
Required: If the setting is not obvious in the book's description or metadata, provide a link to a reference to establish fit when you post.
I read Everyone Brave Is Forgiven which takes place mostly in London during 1939-1942. (There is a small part that takes place in Malta in the middle of the book)
points: 185
books read: 15
tasks completed: 12
Big Books: 1
pages read: 5368
Julia10330.1 - Katrisa's Task: Dune
Option 1: Where the Desert Meets the Sea
(DESERT in title)
Option 6: Lord Darcy
(approved in task help thread post 37)
This book is 673 pages - claiming one BB ticket
This post: 30 points, 1 BB
Total points: 525
BB: 7
GO: 0
NF: 4
Tasks completed: 28
Books read: 39
25.7 - Andy P’s Task: SymmetryBook 1. Read a book that contains a word of at least 5 letters in the title that begins and ends with the same letter.
The Survivors by Jane Harper
word in title, Survivors, has 9 letters and begins and ends with same letter, S
400 pages
Book 2. Read a book by an author whose name contains a name part that begins and ends with the same letter.
The Chimes by Anna Smaill
author's first name, Anna, begins and ends with same letter, A
291 pages
Total pages read: 691
Total this Post: 25
Golden Oldies: 5
Bigger is Better: 4
It's a Fact: 4
Season Total: 825
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5.2 - 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.
Idaho. Emily Ruskovich
Points this post: 5
Total points: 775/895
Tasks complete: 44/54
Total pages: 19,407
BB: 5
NF: 12
GO: 4
Louise B20.7 Shorter is Sweeter
I chose option 2
Legacy of the Dead by Charles Todd
Book 4 in the Inspector Ian Rutledge series.
Points this post: 20
Total points to date: 45
Tasks completed: 3
ROBIN P10.10 - Series title starts w a letter in SPRING
Night She Died, The - Book 1 in Inspector Thanet Series
read ebook, linked mmpb
Points this post: 10
Total points: 620
BB:1 GO:4 NF:10
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20.8 Paul’s 139 Opt. 2. I read The Maine Mutiny by Jessica Fletcher/Donald Bain. Letters in the title word MAINE found in the target phrase “aMAzoN prImE.”
Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 760