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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2022
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Ava Catherine10.2 - What A Drag It Is Getting Old
Read a book with a word of at least three letters in the title or subtitle from a song title from the setlist.
song="Down the Road Apiece"
word selected from song title=road
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
points this post: 10
total points: 975
Ava Catherine10.4 - Fields of Poppies
Read a book with a genre of World War I.
A Long Long Way by Sebastian Barry
mpg World War I
points this post: 10
total points: 985
Ava Catherine5.9 - Rescued from the Cutting Room Floor
Read a book that does not contain the word "the" in its title, and that is not part of a series (no return!).
Passing by Nella Larsen
points this post: 5
total points:990
Ava Catherine5.7- I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing
Read a book with a word of at least four or more letters from the title of one of the above songs found intact in its title/subtitle.
"Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" – lyrics by Ted Koehler= song selected
blue=word from song selected
Blue Diary by Alice Hoffman
points this post: 5
total points: 995
Ava Catherine5.1 - "I'll Take Lyricists for $1000, Alex"
Read a book by an author all of whose initials appear in EDSEL YIPSEL HARBURG.
The Heat of the Day by Elizabeth Bowen
author's initials=EB found in Edsel yipsel harBurg
points this post: 5
total points: 1000
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15.2 – The Long and the Short of It
Book 1 – Read a short book – 100-200 pages.
Christmas at Harrington's. Melody Carlson - 167 pages
Book 2 – Read a long book – at least 400 pages. - 403 pages
U is for Undertow. Sue Grafton
Points this post: 15
Total points: 570/1050
Tasks completed: 33/59
Books read: 41
Big Book tickets: 3
Golden Oldies tickets: 2
It's a Fact ticket: 10
Amy B20.9 - Moderators' Pet - CynBaxter's Task - The Underscore
The following options for this single book task, celebrate this American composer. REQUIRED: Specify in your post the option you chose.
Option 3: Wizard of Oz was Stothart's first Academy Award - Read a book that is first in a series. The series name and number must be listed in grayscale in parentheses following the title on the book's main page.
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead (Ray Carney #1)
This Task: 20 Points
To Date: 295 Points
Readerboard Name: Robin (Saturndoo)30.6 - Nick KY’s Task: The White Tiger.
Two books- two different options- total 500 + pages
Opt. 3: 2008 – Read any book first published in 2008.
Page Count: 209
First Published: July 8, 2008
Separate From The World
Opt. 4. Set at least 50% in India.
Page Count: 384 Listened to Audiobook link to PB edition The Henna Artist
Setting:India per GR description "settings"
The Henna Artist
Points Earned This Post: 30
Points Achieved to Date: 805/1050
Tasks Completed:47/59
5.6: Happy Happy Joy JoyRead a book set at least 50% set in one of the 10 happiest countries in the world (per the World Happiness Report)
Burial Rites by Hannah Kent, set 100% in Iceland
Points this post: 5
Total points: 770
Tasks completed: 43
Books read: 62
Big Book tickets: 9
Golden Oldies tickets: 3
LAUREN JODI5.5 - Making the World Go Round
Before the Dawn by Cynthia Eden
Monetary unit: Ore
Country: Denmark
Word in which it is found: Before
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 335/1050
Big Book Ticket: 1
Total Books Read: 28
Total Tasks Completed: 24/59
Deborah15.5 – Of Course I'm Brave, I've Got a Medal!
The Gray Wolf Throne
MPG: Adventure
Approved in help thread post #8
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 160
Books Read: 13
Tasks Done: 12
MEGSCL5.3 - Song of the Century?
My word is “to”
"TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME" BILLY MURRAY
The Secret To Happiness
TOTAL
380 points
3 big book - 1 It’s a Fact - 2 Golden Oldie
MEGSCL15.6. Leo the Lion.
The Coast by Eleanor Limprecht
TOTAL
395 points
3 big book - 1 It’s a Fact - 2 Golden Oldie
MEGSCL20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Lucy Bookworm's Task: Flying the Flag
Option 2 -
TOTAL
415 points
3 big book - 1 It’s a Fact - 2 Golden Oldie
LAUREN JODI10.10 - Liquid Courage
Shades of Milk and Honey by Mary Robinette Kowal
*Breakfast drinks - Milk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 345/1050
Big Book Ticket: 1
Total Books Read: 29
Total Tasks Completed: 25/59
LAUREN JODI25.6 - TraceyL's Task: Niagara Falls
Option 2: Louis Tussaud
Temptation and Surrender by Stephanie Laurens
Set in the UK
Option 4: The Cadillac Motel
Command Control by Sara Jane Stone
Car part: Cruise Control
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Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 370/1050
Big Book Ticket: 1
Total Books Read: 31
Total Tasks Completed: 26/59
5.3 - Song of the Century?Read a book with a word in the title that is also found in the title of one of the top 10 songs (per RIAA) of the twentieth century.
The Mad Women's Ball
BALL matches "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"
Points Earned This Post: 5
Total Points Earned: 335
It's A Fact Tickets: 5
Golden Oldie Tickets: 0
Big Book Tickets Total: 1
Big Books Read By Page Count: 1 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
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25.9 Dee’s MA
Option A – The Degree and my Cohort
Book 1 –
Read a book with all the words in the title starting with letters found in GOVERNMENT INFORMATION LEADERSHIP. Letters may be used as often as they are found. The title must have at least 3 words. I read An Eternal Lei by Naomi Hirahara. Title inits in “LEAdership.”
Paperback copy has 208 pp: An Eternal Lei. I hope this solves the problem.
Book 2 – about 1/3 of my class is made up of international military officers – during the year, they provided valuable insights (and shenangians) into how their countries operate.
Read a book set at least 75% in one of the following countries: United Kingdom.
I read Peril at End House by Agatha Christie, set in Cornwall in the United Kingdom.
Points This Post: 25
Total Points So Far: 595
Line5.6
read a book set in one of the 10 happiest countries in the world
i read [Bjørnstad|35689608] which is set in Sweden
points for this task: 5
total points: 100
books read: 10
tasks done: 10
Line5.6
read a book set in one of the 10 happiest countries in the world
i read Bjørnstad which is set in Sweden
points for this task: 5
total points: 100
books read: 10
tasks done: 10
Angela IL30.9 - Brooklyn's Task: The Purge
Option 1: Read a book with a 2 word title where the first word is THE.
The Appeal by Janice Hallett-7/15
Option 3: Read a book that is part of a series that has at least 10 primary works.
The Murder Book by Jonathan Kellerman-7/22
Name of the series is Alex Delaware and it currently has 37 books in the series that have been published to date.
Points this Task: 30
Total Points: 285
Books Read: 20
Tasks Completed: 11
BB Ticket:
NF Ticket:
JUKKA20.4 - Golden Oldies - Julia103's Task: A Group of Prides
Option B: Book with main page genre Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Asexual, Non-Binary, or Queer.
Monstress, Vol. 6: The Vow by Marjorie M. Liu has Queer.
Total Points: 305/1050
Total Books Read: 26
Tasks Completed: 22/59
Big Books Total: 1
Golden Oldies Total: 3
trishhartuk10.8 Apple II
Read a book that is number #2 in a series.
Redemptor (Raybearer #2), Jordan Ifueko
Read the kindle edition. PB: here
Points this Task: 10
Books Read: 1
Total Points: 165
Tasks Completed: 8
Jen K5.3 - Song of the Century?
'Twas the Knife Before Christmas
Christmas matches with "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 255
IAF: 6
BB: 2
Jen K5.5 - Making the World Go Round
The Nickel Boys
Monetary Unit: Nickel- coin used in the USA
Title Word: Nickel
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 260
IAF: 6
BB: 2
Jen K20.3 - Best Review-Kathy KS's Task: The Other Side of the Rainbow
Option 2. Hurricane Girl
GR Description: "Category 3 hurricane makes landfall and scatters her home up and down the shore"
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 280
IAF: 6
BB: 2
Jen K20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Coralie's Task: Poppy the three-legged dog
Sometimes I Trip On How Happy We Could Be
using 3 P's from book title only
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 300
IAF: 6
BB: 2
Mod
25.1 - MegSCL's Task: Best and Worst of the Spring Challenge
Book 1, Option 1: Read a book by the same author as your favourite book from the Spring challenge.
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
My favourite book of the Spring challenge was The Thursday Murder Club .
Book 2, Option 3: Read a book listed as "Readers also enjoyed" on the main page of your least favourite book of the Spring challenge.
Death at La Fenice
My least favourite book of the Spring challenge was Cabal. Death at La Fenice was confirmed as being on the 'readers also enjoyed' carousel in this post in the help thread.
Points this task: 25
Season total: 65
BB Tickets: 1
GO Tickets: 0
IAF Tickets: 1
TessaVanessaREPOST:Challenge 25.8 Andy P.’s Task: Choose Your Favorite List
Option 1: The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman
Found on page 1 of Books about books and libraries
Option 4: Lab Girl by Hope Jahren
Found on page 1 of Niche non-fiction
Points this post: 25
Total points: 410/1050
Tasks completed: 25/59
Books read: 33
MAZZA130.2 - TessaVanessa's Task: Consonant Clusters
USING - ST
Book 1: Read a book by an author with initials (first name then last name, ignore middle initials) that form one of these sound clusters. State the cluster used when posting.
How to Pronounce Knife: Stories Souvankham Thammavongsa
Book 2: Read a book with a word in the title only (not subtitle) that begins with the same sound cluster as used in Book 1. State the word.
Nothing Stays Hidden word used = STAYS
points this post = 30
Points to date = 750
MAZZA15.8 - Meanwhile, Back in Oz....
Read a book with a yellow letter on its cover -
REQUIRED: Specify in your post the letter used.
Words THE SUMMER and HOUSE are in yellow
Points this post = 5
Points to date = 755
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Coralie's Task: Poppy the three-legged dogRead a book with exactly three P's in any combination of title, sub-title, series name and author.
My three "P's" are in the author's name
The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory
My three "P's" are in the author's name ignoring P's in series title.
New Points: 20
Total Points: 310
IF: 3
Delicious Dee20.5 - Bigger Is Better - Book Concierge’s Task: Family Vacations
Option B - Lessons in Chemistry - set in a place called Commons, California
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 445
Jayme(the ghostreader)20.6 It's A Fact
option 1 Hugo Awards
science fiction/fantasy
Acorna's Rebelsby Anne McCaffrey
Task +20
Grand Total: 70
Barbara ★10.1 - Cowardly
Read a book with a word in the title that ENDS in LY.
Perfectly Matched - Heather Webber 7/22
Points this task: 10
Total points: 440
Big Book Tickets: 500 (1) 750 (1) 1000 (0)
EMurphy5.1 "I'll Take Lyricists for $1000, Alex" Author whose initials appear in EDSEL YIPSEL HARBURG The Hangman's Daughter by Louise Penny
This Task:
Points: 5
Books Read: 1
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 50
Books Read: 5
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket +500: 1
Tasks Completed: 3
30.5 - Sandy's Task: Impress Your Friends!Book 1: Choose one of the long, fun words and read a book with a title containing a word of at least 4 letters that can be made from the letters in the target word. Letters can only be used as often as they appear in the rarget word
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
.My word is "told", made from "grandiloquent" granDiLOquenT, Audio, 344 pg first MMP
Book 2: Choose a different target word and read a book by a single author with one name part of at least 2 letters. Letters can be used only as often as they appear in the target word
My name part is "le" made from "kaleidoscopic"
A Pho Love Story by Loan Le
kaLEidoscopic
Audio, no MMP, 402 pg 1st PB
Page total: 344 + 402 = 746
Points this post: 30
Total points: 800
Tasks completed: 44
Books read: 64
Big Book tickets: 9
Golden Oldies tickets: 3
5.4 - The 1938 Hit ParadeEverybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People by Bob Goff
author's first name, Bob, matched BOB Hope
1x It's a Fact tix
Total this Post: 5
Bigger is Better: 7
It's a Fact: 3
Season Total: 635
10.5 - Girls TogetherWomen and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons by Julia Gillard & Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
1x It's a Fact tix
Total this Post: 10
Bigger is Better: 7
It's a Fact: 4
Season Total: 645
Mai25.7 - Hannelore’s Task: Hoi! Nice to meet you!
Option 3: Book with a MPG of ‘Art’
The Creativity Code: How AI Is Learning to Write, Paint and Think by Marcus du Sautoy
*Claim 1 NF Ticket*
Option 5: Book by an author with their first and last initials in ‘IPSF’
The Black Box Society: The Secret Algorithms That Control Money and Information by Frank Pasquale
*Claim 1 NF Ticket*
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 485
Tasks Completed: 28
Books Read: 38
NF Tickets: 19
Golden Oldies: 3
Big Books: 1
Christine V20.10 - Group Reads
An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good
My comment is in message 39 of the discussion thread.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 80
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 4
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=0)
It's A Fact: 0
30.1 - Katrisa's Task: I Love Santa Fe!Option 1
read a book where the letters KOA can be found in the title and/or subtitle.
The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side by Agatha Christie
Option 3
Read a book with a cover that is 75% blue and/or green according to Tineye.
by Garth NixTineye percentage:
31.2 %#4c739eBlue
22.3 %#adc6ddBlue
20.1 %#79a0c1Blue
14.6 %#e0e5eaGrey
8.8 %#717783Grey
3.0 %#3fa0d2Blue
(Total: 75.6% blue)
Lirael is a big book at 720 pages, I am claiming one BB ticket
BB Tickets this post: 1
BB tickets overall: 2
Points this task: 30
Total Points: 125
Delicious Dee25.9 - Dee's Task: It's Graduation Time…
Option A
Book 1 - Murder on Madison Square - MOMS found in GOVERNMENT INFORMATION LEADERSHIP
Book 2 - Newcomer - set in Japan which is one of the listed countries
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 470
Joanne Mi30.1 - Katrisa's Task: I Love Santa Fe!
Option 1- read a book where the letters KOA can be found in the title and/or subtitle.
The Sinking of the Bismarck: The Deadly Hunt
Claiming 1 IAF
Option 4 - Read a book with an MPG of science
Sea of Glory: America's Voyage of Discovery: The U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842 -MPG verified in help thread post #19
Claiming 1 IAF
Points this task 30
Total Points 230
IAF this post 2
Total IAF 8
Total BB's 4
5.7- I'd Like to Teach the World to SingThe Paper Magician (The Paper Magician #1) by Charlie N. Holmberg
word in title, Paper, found in song title, "it's only a PAPER moon"
Total this Post: 5
Bigger is Better: 7
It's a Fact: 4
Season Total: 650
JUKKA5.10 - Swing, Baby, Swing!
Any book.
Far Sector by N.K. Jemisin.
Total Points: 310/1050
Total Books Read: 27
Tasks Completed: 23/59
Big Books Total: 1
Golden Oldies Total: 3
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5.6 - Happy Happy Joy Joy
Set in Iceland: The Fox by Sólveig Pálsdóttir
I read the kindle edition The Fox
total = 250
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5.9 - Rescued from the Cutting Room Floor
no The, not series: We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story by Simu Liu
total = 255
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15.6. Leo the Lion.
Initials LL in Leo the Lion: What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman
total = 270
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Summer 2022 SRC
30.7 - Robin (Saturndoo)'s Task: Doublejs Doubled
Option 1: Read a book by a single, male author whose first name begins with the letter "J"
Slow Train by Jack Benton
Option 2: Read a book with a MPG genre of World War II or Horror. Genres may be stand alone or embedded.
Alice - MPG Horror
Points this post: 30
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
Total Points: 320
BB Tickets: 1
GO Tickets: 1
It's a Fact Tickets: 0