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SPRING CHALLENGE 2022
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SandiCompleted Task
10.9 - Spring Into a Good Book
Published in March with a Goodreads rating of 4+
Cotton Candy Fluff Murder by Susan Gillard
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 20
Points Earned this Post: 10
Total Points To Date: 30
SandiCompleted Task
10.6 - Renewal
MPG of Animals
A Dog's Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 30
Points Earned this Post: 10
Total Points To Date: 40
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15.2 Right/Left
Book #1 - Fiction book beginning with letter in RIGHT
The Plot Is Murder by V.M. Burns
Book #2 -- Nonfiction book beginning with letter in LEFT
The MAGA Doctrine: The Only Ideas That Will Win the Future by Charlie Kirk
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 40
Points Earned this Post: 15
Total Points To Date: 55
SandiCompleted Task
15.6. - That’s Dr. Scarecrow
THD in author's name
Chocolate with a Side of Murder by Meredith Potts
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 55
Points Earned this Post: 15
Total Points To Date: 70
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - MEGSCL's Task: Wordle Wordle Wordle!Using Option 2 where book is #2 in series
Echo by J.K. Accinni
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 70
Points Earned this Post: 20
Total Points To Date: 90
SandiCompleted Task
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes: Paul's Task: Is 139 a Prime Number?
Using Option 1 where author's initials can be found in AMAZON PRIME
Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 90
Points Earned this Post: 20
Total Points To Date: 110
SandiCompleted Task
25.2 - Brooklyn's Task: Upcoming Milestone!
Book #1 - Using Option 1 where book takes place in Australia
Outback Hearts by Susan Stoker
Book #2 -- Using Option 2 where book title is exactly 2 words
Come Closer by Sara Gran
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 110
Points Earned this Post: 25
Total Points To Date: 135
SandiCompleted Task
10.1 - Scarecrow
Word in title found in SCARECROW. Using the word WARS
Swamp Wars : Donald Trump and the New American Populism vs. The Old Order by Jeffrey Lord
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 135
Points Earned this Post: 10
Total Points To Date: 145
SandiCompleted Task
20.5 - Bigger is Better – Kristi CO's task - Literary Cat Names
Using Option 3 where book is set in Massachusetts. Book is set in Waverly, MA
Motive by Pamela M. Kelley
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 145
Points Earned this Post: 20
Total Points To Date: 165
SandiCompleted Task
30.2 - XBM’s Task – The Birds and The Bees
Book #1 - Using Option 1 where birds are on the cover
Tab Bennett and the Inbetween by Jes Young
Book #2 - Using Option 3 where book has a mpg of Romance
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 165
Points Earned this Post: 30
Total Points To Date: 195
EMurphy25.8 Amy FL's Task: Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On
Option 1: Word of 5 letters or more in the title that can be made from the letters in NEUROTRANSMITTERS Taste: My Life through Food by Stanley Tucci
Word used is TASTE
Option 2: Single author whose initials are found in SUBSTANTIA NIGRA No Exit by Taylor Adams
This Task:
Points: 25
Books Read: 2
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 345
Books Read: 23
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket +500: 3
Tasks Completed: 15
15.6 That's Dr. ScarecrowRead a book by an author who has all the letters T H D in his/her name.
Naked Heat by Richard Castle
T found in Castle
H & D found in Richard
Task Points: 15
Season Points: 130
BB Tickets: 2
GO Ticket: 1
20.1 Most Improved - Delicious Dee's Task: Happy Birthday to Me!Option 3: Read a book off the following list: String Instrument Covers. Required: State the page.
by Gerald EliasFound on page 1 of list. Book had more than required number of pages (306p).
Task Points: 20
Season Points: 150
BB Tickets: 2
GO Ticket: 1
25.6 KmarieD's Task: Reaching GoalsTWO book task. Each book is at least 200p.
Option 4 - Read a book where a bookmobile or mobile library plays a role. The bookmobile or mobile library element must appear in the GR description or first page reviews.
Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass
GR Description: "Eddie followed Minnie home one day, and now she can’t seem to shake the furry little shadow. But despite her efforts to contain her new pal, the tabby sneaks out and trails her all the way to the bookmobile on its maiden voyage."
Page count = 344p
AND
Option 5 - Read a book that is #2 or above in a series. Whole numbers only. The series name and number must be indicated in the GR title listing in grayscale parentheses following the title.
Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews
GR Main Page listing:
Magic Rises (World of Kate Daniels #7)
Page count = 329
Task Points: 25
Season Points: 175
BB Tickets: 2
GO Ticket: 1
30.4 TessaVanessa's Task: National Library Week 2022Option 2: Read a book checked out from your local library that has exactly one number 3 OR 0 (not both) in the number of pages (in honor of my 30 years). Your book can be a print or digital borrow.
A Drop of the Hard Stuff by Lawrence Block
This book was checked out at Aiken-Bamberg-Barnwell-Edgefield Regional Library System.
Page count = 319 [page count contains a 3]
AND
Option 3: Read a book by a single author that has all the letters of MORE in the author's first and last name.
Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman
M, R, and E found in Hillerman
O found in Tony
Task Points: 30
Season Points: 205
BB Tickets: 2
GO Ticket: 1
inge199030.4 - TessaVanessa's Task: National Library Week 2022
Option 1: The Library of Ashurbanipal. with the word tablet in the title
Demeter's Tablet
option 2: 3 OR 0 in page number
Hunted
Checked it out from my local library
Points this post: 30
total points: 550
Angela IL15.8 - Mr Potato Head
Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle that was one of the original toy parts: eye. Plurals and possessives work.
Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough-5/24
Points this Task: 15
Total Points: 680
Books Read: 44
Tasks Completed: 31/54
BB Ticket: 3
NF Ticket: 5
MAZZA110.5 - Spring Break
Read a book set at least 50% in one or more of these popular spring break destinations:
Using , London,
I listened to the Audio edition Gallows Court
This is the PB edition Gallows Court
setting identified in GR main page
Points this post = 10
Points to date = 445
MAZZA115.2 Right/Left
Book 1,
Read a FICTION book with a title that begins with a letter in RIGHT.
The Hemlock Cure 24/01/2022
Book 2,
Read a NONFICTION book with a title that begins with a letter in LEFT.
The Sociopath Next Door
As a non fiction book I am claiming 1 Its a fact ticket
Points this post = 15
Points to date = 460
Its a fact ticket = 1
MAZZA115.9 - Hall of Fame
Read a book by an author whose initials (all) can be found in Jackie Robinson.
Recursion author Blake Crouch
Points this post = 15
Points to date = 475
MAZZA120.9 - 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.
Under the Greenwood Tree Using the word UNDER from the mnemonic
This book was first published in 1872 and I am claiming a GO ticket
Points this post = 20
Points to date = 495
GO this post =1
GO to date = 3
Pat20.9 ~ Most Volcanoes
Most Volcanoes Erupt Mulberry Jam Sandwiches Under Normal Pressure
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.
Ten Miles Past Normal by Frances O'Roark DowellRead ~ 5.21.22
Pages ~ 211
How it Fits ~ ten miles past NORMAL
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Points this Task ~ 20
Total Points ~ 525
Total Books ~ 39
Total Pages ~ 13,333
10.2 - The Wisest in All of OzRead a book written by an author who shares a name with one of the performers listed.
The Birds by Frank Baker
Frank matches Frank Moore
Points Earned This Post: 10
Total Points Earned: 815
It's A Fact Tickets: 21
Golden Oldie Tickets: 4
Big Book Tickets Total: 3
Big Books Read By Page Count: 1 (500) / 1 (750) / 0 (1000)
trishhartuk30.3 Dlmrose’s Task: Recurring Keys
Book 1: Read a book with a word in the title that contains A E N. Subtitles are excluded.
Message in the Mantel, Kathi Daley
Read the kindle edition. PB: here (237pg)
mANtEl
Book 2: Read a book written by an author with A E N in a single name part.
Bait and Witch, Angela M. Sanders
Read the kindle edition. PB: here (304pg)
Both ANgEla and sANdErs work
Points this task: 30
Books read: 2
Total points: 215
Tasks completed: 12
Golden oldies: 2
It’s a fact: 2
Sarah E50.1 - TraceyL's task: Bridgerton
Book 1: A Dangerous Mourning - 344 pages
Book 2: Witches Abroad - (Discworld #12)
I read a kindle edition, top MMP is Witches Abroad - 374 pages
Book 3: The Bonesetter's Daughter by Amy Tan - on page 15 of the list
Just in case it moves, Amy Tan is also on the list for The Joy Luck Club on page 3
I listened to an audio, top MMP is The Bonesetter's Daughter - 416 pages
344 + 374 + 416 = 1,134 pages
Total points: 480
25.9 - Tien's Task: Come on Down UnderBook 1, a book from Outback Books p. 2: The Green Mill Murder by Kerry Greenwood
Book 2, a book by a woman who is Australian by birth or residence: One Summer in Italy by Lilly Mirren, who lives in Brisbane, Australia
Points this post: 25
Total points: 735
APRILLEIGH5.2 - Auntie Em
Read a book written by a single author with a name that matches a name related to Em (https://www.behindthename.com/name/em).
Ice Blue by Emma Jameson
(Read the kindle version - top paperback - no mmpb)
Author’s first name, EMMA, is specifically included per the help thread..
TRACKING [this task (total including this task)]
Points: 5 (575)
Golden Oldie: 0 (1)
Big Book: 0 (2)
It’s a Fact: 0 (4)
Books Read: 1 (43)
Total Tasks: 37
Readerboard Name Jammin JennySpring 2022 SRC
30.4 - TessaVanessa's Task: National Library Week 2022
Option 3: Read a book by a single author that has all the letters of MORE in the author's first and last name. Other name parts are excluded.
Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout, aRMEntrOut
Option 4: Read a book that has a word in the title/subtitle of at least 4 letters that can be made from Connect with Your Library. Letters can only be used as many times as they appear in the phrase.
Required: State the word in your post.
Anne of Avonlea - word is ANNE - coNNEct with your librAry
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 16.0
claiming 1 GO ticket, initially published in 1909
Points this post: 20
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 1
It's a Fact Ticket: 0
Total Points: 475
BB Tickets: 3
GO Tickets: 3
It's a Fact Ticket: 5
Amy FL25.7 - Andy P’s Task: Symmetry
Book 1: Sunflower Sisters (SisterS)
Book 2: Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau (AnyA)
I completed and linked to the audio versions; Sunflower Sisters meets the page count requirement by itself using the paperback version.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 780
Bookwrm526Task #15.10 - Scare More Than Crows
Read a book with a main page genre Horror. I read The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James.
Total points so far: 770
Amy B20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Helen B's Task: Spring Begins
Pick one of the following options and read a book that meets the requirements. Books with the MPG Childrens are excluded.
Required: Identify the option.
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.
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett (pg 1)
This Task: 20 Points
To Date: 425 Points
Pamela326510.1 - Scarecrow
In Times of Rain and War by Camron Wright
War can be made from the letters in scARecroW.
Points this task: 10
Total points: 10
Tasks completed: 1
BB tickets:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
GO tickets: 0
5.5. - The WizardA book from a series with at least 5 whole number published books: A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn (Veronica Speedwell #3)
There are currently 7 books in this series.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 740
LAUREN JODI5.10 - Wish Upon a Star
Staking His Claim by Tessa Bailey
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 860/895
Big Book Ticket: 2
It's a Fact Ticket: 3
Total Books Read: 67
Total Tasks Completed: 51/54
HanneloreTask 5.3 - Uncle Henry
Read a book with one of the mentioned family relationship words in its title.
Book: Single Dad Next Door
How it fits: 'Dad' in the title.
Points this task: 5
Total points: 830
Tasks completed: 50
BB tickets:
(4) 500+
(1) 750+
(0) 1,000+
GO tickets: 5
IAF tickets: 5
HanneloreTask 15.7 - NeuroAware
Read a book that has been shelved as Neurodiversity from the first 25 pages of this list: Neurodiversity.
Book: Spoiler Alert
How it fits: Book is on page 9 of the list.
Points this task: 15
Total points: 845
Tasks completed: 51
BB tickets:
(4) 500+
(1) 750+
(0) 1,000+
GO tickets: 5
IAF tickets: 5
50.1 TraceyL's task: BridgertonThis is a 3 book challenge. The total page count for all books must be at least 750 pages.
Book 1: Read a FICTION book with a main page genre that includes "Historical" such as Historical Romance, Historical Mystery, Historical, or Historical Fiction. The genre may be standalone or embedded.
The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
MPG = Historical>Historical Fiction 1389 users
MPG = Fiction 358 users
MPG = Historical 346 users
page count = 557p
BB TICKET CLAIMED
AND
Book 2: Read a book that is part of a series with at least 8 primary works. The series name and number must be indicated in the GR title listing in grayscale parentheses following the title. Any number in the series may be used.
Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage by M.C. Beaton
Series name = Agatha Raisin, #5
Page count = 196p
AND
Book 3: Read a book written by an author found on the first 25 pages of the Diverse Authors Books shelf. Any book written by the author (single author only) may be used. Required: State the page where the author is found.
Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Found on page 2 of list.
Page count = 341p
Total page count = 557 + 196 + 341 = 1094 pages
Task Points: 50
Season Points: 255
BB Tickets: 3
GO Ticket: 1
Delicious Dee5.3 - Uncle Henry
The Book Woman's Daughter - daughter
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 600
I moved a bunch of books around in my spreadsheet to move them from tasks I won't be able to finish to other tasks they should fit. So I will be swamping you with posts. Sorry :-(Task 5.4 – Glinda the Good Witch
Book chosen: A Passage North
Fits task: First and last name of author start with A (Anuk Arudpragasam)
Format read: audio
# of pages: 304 (printed edition)
Points this post: 5 points
Total points to date: 240 points
Task 5.5 – The WizardBook chosen: Cold Fear
Fits task: Book 2 in a series of 5
Format read: audio
# of pages: 448 (printed edition)
Points this post: 5 points
Total points to date: 245 points
Task 15.2 – Right/LeftBook 1 chosen: It Ends with UsCold Fear
Fits task: Title starts with I in RIGHT and is fiction
Format read: audio
# of pages: 376 (printed edition)
Book 2 chosen: Through Gates of Splendor
Fits task: Title starts with T in LEFT and is nonfiction (autobiography)
Format read: audio
# of pages: 304 (printed edition)
Points this post: 15 points
Total points to date: 260 points
Task 15.6 – That's Dr. ScarecrowBook chosen: Permission to Be Black: My Journey with Jay-Z and Jesus
Fits task: author's name contains T H D (A. D. Lumkile Thomason)
Format read: audio
# of pages: 184 (printed edition)
Points this post: 15 points
Total points to date: 275 points
Task 25.6 – KmarieD's Task: Reaching GoalsBoth books have 200 pages or more
Book 1 chosen: Option 1 - Hollywood Heroes: How Your Favorite Movies Reveal God
Fits task: first published May 3, 2022
Format read: audio with ebook readalong
# of pages: 256 (printed edition)
Book 2 chosen: Option 3 - Every Stolen Breath
Fits task: MPG Young Adult
Format read: audio
# of pages: 336 (printed edition)
Points this post: 25 points
Total points to date: 300 points
Task 25.7 – Andy P's Task: SymmetryTotal # of pages: 378 + 324 = 702
Book 1 chosen: Echoes Among the Stones
Fits task: Stones starts and ends with S and has at least 5 letters
Format read: audio
# of pages: 378 (printed edition)
Book 2 chosen: The Red Tent
Fits task: author's first name begins and ends with A (Anita)
Format read: audio
# of pages: 324 (printed edition)
Points this post: 25 points
Total points to date: 325 points
Andy P. Task # 25.4 - Wayne's Task: Play Ball? Play Ball!
Option 3.Read a book with a doubled letter in the title.
The Well House by M.S. Matassa Double L in Well
Option 4. Read a book set at least 50% in Japan.
Seventeen by Hideo Yokoyama
set entirely in Japan
Points this post: 25
Total points: 795
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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25.6 - KmarieD's Task: Reaching Goals
Option 1: Published in 2022
On a Quiet Street by Seraphina Nova Glass
Option 5: Next in Series
The Boy by Tami Hoag
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Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 855/895
Big Book Ticket: 2
It's a Fact Ticket: 3
Total Books Read: 66
Total Tasks Completed: 50/54