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SPRING CHALLENGE 2022
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Brooklyn 20.10 – Group Reads
The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim
My post is #12 in the discussion thread (https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 645/895
Tasks completed: 44/54
Books read: 54
Brooklyn 15.6 – That’s Dr. Scarecrow
Read a book by an author whose name contains all the letters T, H, D
The Disappearing Act by Catherine Steadman
Points this post: 20
Total points: 660/895
Tasks completed: 45/54
Books read: 55
ROBIN P10.1 Scarecrow
Word in title 3+ letters found in SCARECROW
Concrete Rose - word is ROSE
listened to audiobook, linked pb
Points this post: 10
Total points: 725
BB:3 GO:4 NF: 10
MAZZA15.1 - The Wicked Witch
Read a book with a word of at least 4 letters from the lyrics of Ding Dong the Witch is Dead in its title (not subtitle)
Anne's House of Dreams Using the word HOUSE
This book is MPG childrens
AR bookfinder info "Anne's House of Dreams
Montgomery, L.M.
AR Quiz No. 6654 EN Fiction
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 13.0
This book was published in 1917 and I am claiming 1 x GO ticket
Points this post = 5
Points to date = 315
GO ticket this post = 1
GO to date = 2
MAZZA15.4 - Glinda the Good Witch
Read a book whose author has a first and last name beginning with the same letter.
The Last Graduate author Naomi Novik
Points this post = 5
Points to date = 320
MAZZA110.7 - Holi
Read a book with a title that begins with one of these letters: H, O, L, I.
Leverage in Death
points this post =10
Points to date = 330
MAZZA115.1 - Hemispheres
Read 2 books, one book 1 and one book 2.
Book 1: Read a book set at least 50% in a country that is located entirely the Northern Hemisphere
Dark in Death
Required: State the country - setting USA (Times square mentioned in GR info)
New York Setting also identified in Naked in Death GR data number 1 in same series
Book 2: Read a book set at least 50% in a country that is located entirely the Southern Hemisphere
Cocaine Blues
Required: State the country = Australia setting stated in GR info
Points this post = 15
Points to date = 345
MAZZA120.5 - Bigger is Better – Kristi CO's task - Literary Cat Names
Option 1: Margaret Atwood was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Read a book written by a single author who was born in Canada.
Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd Alan Bradley GR data identifies him as Canadian
points this post = 20
Points to date = 365
MAZZA120.6 - Seasoned Reader - Helen B's Task: Spring Begins
Option 3. Read the first book (#1) in a series.
The Witches of Eastwick
Points this post = 20
Points to date = 385
MAZZA110.6 - Renewal
Spring is a time of renewal. Plants begin to flower and animals come out of hibernation. Read a book with the MPG Plants or Animals.
Botanical Folk Tales MPG Plants
MPG approved in help thread https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Points this post = 10
Points to date = 395
Brooklyn 25.1 – I Want My Baseball!
Book 1: Read a nonfiction book with a MPG of sports
You Can't Make This Up: Miracles, Memories, and the Perfect Marriage of Sports and Television by Al Michaels – 304 pages
Book 2: Read a book by an author whose complete initials can be found in END THE LOCKOUT
The Girl from Berlin by Kate Hewitt – 408 pages
304 + 408 = 712 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 695/895
Tasks completed: 46/54
Books read: 57
Brooklyn 25.2 – Upcoming Milestone
Option 1: Read a book set at least 75% in Australia or New Zealand
Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox
100% set in Australia (https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... review saying it is in Queensland; Crimson Lake is located there)
Option 2: Read a book with a 2 word title
The Appeal by Janice Hallett
Points this post: 25
Total points: 720/895
Tasks completed: 47/54
Books read: 59
Brooklyn 25.3 – Good Reading
Option 2: Read a book from the first 25 pages of the “diversity” listopia
How Lucky by Will Leitch
Found on page 7; this book is new to me
Option 3: Read a book from the “best environmental books” listopia
The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan
Nonfiction; found on page 1; this book is new to me
Points this post: 25
Total points: 745/895
Tasks completed: 48/54
Books read: 61
Brooklyn 25.4 – Play Ball?
Option 1: Read a book with a page count that ends with 3, 4 or 9
The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon – 319 pages
Option 3: Read a book with a doubled letter in the title
The Wedding Date Disaster by Avery Flynn – 330 pages
319 + 330 = 649
Points this post: 25
Total points: 770/895
Tasks completed: 49/54
Books read: 63
Brooklyn 25.5 – Scarecrow Leftovers
Option 1, Suggestion 1: Read a book from the “Books by Black Authors” listopia
The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon – 345 pages
Found on page 5
Option 1, Suggestion 2: Read a book with RAIN found intact in the title/subtitle
The Monkey's Raincoat by Robert Crais – 237 pages
345 + 237 = 582 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 795/895
Tasks completed: 50/54
Books read: 65
Brooklyn 25.6 – Reaching Goals
Option 1: Read a book first published in 2022
The Paradox Hotel by Rob Hart – 336 pages
Option 3: Read a book with a MPG of Young Adult
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys – 321 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 820/895
Tasks completed: 51/54
Books read: 67
Brooklyn 25.7 – Symmetry
Book 1: Read a book with a 5+ letter word in the title that begins and ends with the same letter
The Turnout by Megan Abbott – 352 pages
Book 2: Read a book by an author whose name contains a name part that begins and ends with the same letter
Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah – 432 pages
352 + 432 = 784 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 845/895
Tasks completed: 52/54
Books read: 69
Brooklyn 25.8 – Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
Option 2: Read a book by a single author whose complete authors are found in SUBSTANTIA NIGRA
One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle
Option 3: Read a book with one of the listed color words in the title/subtitle
Blue Heaven by C.J. Box
Points this post: 25
Total points: 870/895
Tasks completed: 53/54
Books read: 71
Brooklyn 25.9 – Come On Down Under
Option 1: Read a book from the “Aussie Noir” listopia
The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey
Found on page 1 of the “Aussie Noir” list
Option 2: Read a book written by a female author who is Australian by birth or residence
A Million Things by Emily Spurr
Spurr was born in Tasmania and lives in Melbourne per her GR bio
Points this post: 25
Total points: 895/895
Tasks completed: 54/54
Books read: 73
15.4 - "Password" is not a PasswordOption 2: Read one book that satisfies the requirements for both books of Option 1.
The $64 Tomato: How One Man Nearly Lost His Sanity, Spent a Fortune, and Endured an Existential Crisis in the Quest for the Perfect Garden
I read The $64 Tomato: How One Man Nearly Lost His Sanity, Spent a Fortune, and Endured an Existential Crisis in the Quest for the Perfect Garden
points: 200
books read: 20
tasks complete: 14
tasks in progress: 4
Big Books: 1
pages read: 6669
10.8 - Feria Nacional de San MarcosA title of at least 3 words where the initial letter of all title words can be found in FERIA NACIONAL DE SAN MARCOS: Cloche and Dagger by Jenn McKinlay
Points this post: 10
Total points: 655
LAUREN JODI5.6 - The Munchkins
Highland Hellcat by Mary Wine
Set in 1437
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 735/895
Big Book Ticket: 2
It's a Fact Ticket: 2
Total Books Read: 57
Total Tasks Completed: 43/54
Jasmiina F20.1 - Most Improved - Delicious Dee's Task: Happy Birthday to Me!:
Option 2: Read a book where the author's first and last initials can be found in the letters CELLO:
Kaikki hyvä sinussa by Linda Olsson.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 125
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Barbara ★15.4 - "Password" is not a Password
Option 1.
Book 1 - Read a book with a number (expressed as a digit) in the title or subtitle.
20th Victim - James Patterson & Maxine Paetro 4/8
Authorization: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Book 2- Read a book with at least one of these special characters in the title or subtitle:
Lipstick & Lattes - Tracy Krimmer 4/1
(ampersand in title)
Points this task: 15
Total points: 610
Big Book Tickets: 500 (4) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Barbara ★ -- reposting15.1 - Hemispheres
Book 1: Read a book set at least 50% in a country that is located entirely the Northern Hemisphere
Nursery Crimes - Ayelet Waldman (set in California) 5/7
Book 2: Read a book set at least 50% in a country that is located entirely the Southern Hemisphere using this link.
Crimson Lake - Candice Fox 5/6
(set 100% in Australia)
Points this task: 15
Total points: 625
Big Book Tickets: 500 (4) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Jen K10.1 - Scarecrow
Skin of the Sea
Word: Sea, ScArEcrow
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 660
Big Books: 4
Jen K10.2 - The Wisest in All of Oz
The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly
Michael matches MICHAEL Jackson
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 670
Big Books: 4
Jen K10.3 - If I Only Had a Brain
The Remains of the Day
Page 7 on List #641
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 680
Big Books: 4
Angela IL25.7 - Andy P’s Task: Symmetry
Book 1. Read a book that contains a word of at least 5 letters in the title that begins and ends with the same letter.
Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford- 4/21 (224 pgs)
Book 2. Read a book by an author whose name contains a name part that begins and ends with the same letter.
Sadie by Courtney Summers
(308 pgs)
Points this Task: 25
Total Points: 605
Books Read: 39
Tasks Completed: 26/54
BB Ticket: 3
NF Ticket: 5
Sarah E10.1 - Scarecrow
Old Man's War - WAR found in scARecroW
I read a kindle edition, top MMP is Old Man's War
Total Points: 210
Sarah E10.2 - The Wisest in All of Oz
The Loop by Ben Oliver
Oliver matches Oliver Jackson-Cohen
I read a kindle edition, top paperback - no MMP - is The Loop
Total Points: 220
Amber10.1 - Scarecrow
Book with a word of 3 or more letters in the title or subtitle that can be made from the letters in SCARECROW - the word is SAW from ScArecroW
Shit Cassandra Saw by Gwen E. Kirby
Total Points: 660
Andy P. Task # 10.3 - If I Only Had a Brain Read a book from the Thought Provoking book list.
Lucky by Alice Sebold
Page 2 #3 from top as of 5/14/22
Points this post: 10
Total points: 690
Barbara ★20.2 - Rookie At The Top - Lucy-Bookworm's Task: Books For A Bookworm
Read a book with one of the following words in the title or subtitle:
Book, Bookworm, Bookshelf, Bookshop, Bookstore, Bookseller, Library
The Book Stops Here - Ian Sansom 5/14
Points this task: 20
Total points: 645
Big Book Tickets: 500 (4) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Bookwrm526Task #25.3 - Good Reading
Option 1: Diversity - read a book not originally published in English. I read Affections by Rodrigo Hasbún, translated into English.
Option 2: Inclusion - read a book shelved as Disability from the first 25 pages of this list: Disability. I read Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-first Century by Alice Wong, from page one of the list, which is non-fiction.
Both books are new to me.
Total points so far: 695
Ana15.5 - Hey Joe!
The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride by Joe Siple. The author's name is Joe.
This Post: 15
Total Points: 350
Readerboard Name Jammin JennySpring 2022 SRC
10.8 - 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. Letters may only be used as many times as they appear in the target phrase. Subtitles should be ignored.
Couple Found Slain: After a Family Murder - CFS found in Ferio naCional de San marcos - MPG Nonfiction, claiming 1 It's a Fact ticket
Points this post: 10
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Ticket: 1
Total Points: 355
BB Tickets: 2
GO Tickets: 2
It's a Fact Ticket: 5
Readerboard Name Jammin JennySpring 2022 SRC
30.1 - Katrisa's Task: Dune
Option 2 - Tell me of the waters of your home world
- 243 pagesIL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 12.0
Option 3 - The Litany Against Fear - Face your fears and read a book with an MPG of horror.
Billy Summers MPG Horror, claiming 1 BB ticket, MMPB version is 592 pages
Total Pages: 592+243=835
Points this post: 30
BB Tickets: 1
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Ticket: 0
Total Points: 385
BB Tickets: 3
GO Tickets: 2
It's a Fact Ticket: 5
Barbara ★5.4 - Glinda the Good Witch
Read a book whose author has a first and last name beginning with the same letter.
Pleading the Fish - Bree Baker 5/14
Points this task: 5
Total points: 650
Big Book Tickets: 500 (4) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Readerboard Name Jammin JennySpring 2022 SRC
25.4 - Wayne's Task: Play Ball?
Choose any two options. The combined total of the two books must equal at least 500 pages. Books with a Childrens or Kids MPG are not permitted.
Required: Identify the options.
Option 1: Mr. Padre
Read a book with a page number that ENDS with a 3, 9, or 4. SRC page number rules apply.
Anatomy of a Murder - the MMPB version is 464 pages
Option 3: Les Expos
Read a book with a doubled letter in the title.
The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell - 416 pages - disaPPeared, read 4/9
Total pages: 464+416=880
Points this post: 25
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Ticket: 0
Total Points: 410
BB Tickets: 3
GO Tickets: 2
It's a Fact Ticket: 5
Delicious Dee25.5 - Nick KY’s Task: Scarecrow Leftovers
Option 1 - Slay - found on pg1 of the provided list (approx position 64)
Option 2 - The Last Train to Key West - RAIN in TRAIN
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 465
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - MEGSCL's Task: Wordle Wordle Wordle!Option 2: Read a book that is #2 #4 or #16 in a series.
Rapijali 2: Menjadi
Total Points: 200
babbling c15.10 - Scare More Than Crows
A scarecrow is an object made to resemble a human figure, set up to scare birds away from a field where crops are growing. Get ready to get scared.
Read a book with a main page genre Horror. The genre may be standalone or embedded.
Deathless Divide - Audible Deathless Divide - paperback pg. 576 by Justina Ireland
Horror 292 users
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Points: 15
Completed Tasks: 1
NONFICTION : 0
Total This Season
Points: 305/895
Completed Tasks: 20/54
NONFICTION : 1
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Pages read this season: 8,405
Books read this season: 22
15.8 - Mr Potato HeadA word in the title that was one of the original Mr. Potato Head parts: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Points this post: 15
Total points: 670
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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20.9 – Most Volcanoes
Read a book with a word in the title/subtitle that matches a word from the mnemonic
The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba by Chanel Cleeton
Word from mnemonic is MOST
Points this post: 20
Total points: 625/895
Tasks completed: 43/54
Books read: 53