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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2022
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5.2 - Oscar Time, Baby!Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts
over thE raiNBOw - BONE
Points this post - 5
Total Points - 10
Andy P.Task # 10.3 - Press Play
Read a book that has WON an Audie Award.
Fire in Paradise: An American Tragedy by Alastair Gee
Audie Award winner for Nonfiction 2021
Points this post: 10
Total points: 125
babbling c5.9 - 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!). A book is considered part of a series if there is a series indication in grayscale in parentheses following the title, even if only one book has been published to date.
Instant Karma - Audible Karma al instante - paperback pg 480 by Marissa Meyer
THIS POST
Points: 5
Completed Tasks: 1
NONFICTION : 0
Total This Season
Points: 50/1070
Completed Tasks: 5/60
NONFICTION : 0
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Pages read this season: 1,777
Books read this season: 5
REPOST OF 255 - I didn't realize this book had a main page genre of Children's since I found it in the adult section of my public library. Task 5.1 "I'll Take Lyricists for $1000, Alex"
A book by an author whose initials appear in EDSEL YIPSEL HARBURG.
I readThe Last Train: A Holocaust Story
AR IL: MG+ BL: 4.1 AR points: 4.0
Points This Post: 5
ALSO CLAIM: It's a Fact ticket
Thanks!
Kathy KS20.4 - Golden Oldies - Julia103's Task: A Group of Prides
Option B. Read a book with one of the following MPGs: gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, non-binary, or queer. MPGs can be stand-alone or embedded.
Fireheart Tiger, by Aliette de Bodard
MPG:
LGBT > Lesbian 153 users
LGBT > Queer 123 users
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Points for this task: 20
Total points : 170
Tasks completed: 9/60
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 0
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
It's a Fact tickets for this task: 0
It's a Fact tickets total: 2
Task 10.2 What a Drag it is Getting OldRead a book with a word of at least 3 letters in a title/subtitle from a song listed.
I chose song "Bad Boy"
and read the book The Boy on the Wooden Box
AR IL: MG - BL: 7.0 - AR Pts: 7.0
*Claiming 1 It's a Fact ticket*
Points this task: 10
Total points: 65
It's a Fact Tickets: 3
Task 20.3 – Best Review-Kathy KS's Task: The Other Side of the RainbowBook chosen: Sisters in Arms
Fits task: author's initials (Kaia Alderson = K, A) found in FRANK
Format read: audio
# of pages: 374 (printed edition)
Points this post: 20 points
Total points to date: 20 points
Task 20.10 – Group ReadsBook chosen: An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good
Fits task: Translated Short Stories
Format read: audio
# of pages: 178 (printed edition)
Points this post: 20 points
Total points to date: 40 points
Task 25.2 – XBM's Task: A's all aroundBook 1 chosen: Option 1: The Paris Apartment
Fits task: Title has 3 As in the title
Format read: audio
# of pages: 360 (printed edition)
Book 2 chosen: Option 1: Black Mamba Boy
Fits task: Author (Nadifa Mohamed) has 3 As in the name
Format read: audio
# of pages: 280 (printed edition)
Points this post: 25 points
Total points to date: 65 points
Task 25.9 – Dee's Task: It's Graduation Time ...Book 1 chosen: Option A: The Madonna of Excelsior
Fits task: Title has at least 3 words, T, M, O, E found GOVERNMENT
Format read: audio
# of pages: 288 (printed edition)
Book 2 chosen: Option A: Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging
AR Finder: IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 6.0
Fits task: 100% set in UK
Format read: audio
# of pages: 247 (printed edition)
Points this post: 25 points
Total points to date: 90 points
Mai30.4- Dlmrose's Task: Sinistromanual
Option 1: Book with a word of at least 4 letters in the title made of letters typed solely by the left hand on a QWERTY keyboard:
The word is "BETTER"
Artificial Intelligence for a Better Future: An Ecosystem Perspective on the Ethics of AI and Emerging Digital Technologies by Bernd Carsten Stahl
* Claim 1 "It's a fact" ticket *
Option 4: Book by an author who currently resides in the American South.
The Myth of Artificial Intelligence: Why Computers Can't Think the Way We Do by Erik J. Larson
Larson lives and works in Texas. Sources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/1971a/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_J.... ("In 2020 Larson joined Knowledge Based Systems, Inc. in College Station, Texas as a Research Scientist specializing in natural language processing.")
* Claim 1 "It's a fact" ticket *
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 115
Tasks Completed: 7
Books Read: 9
NF Tickets: 5
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
Katrisa5.3 - 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.
I read Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love
Word: Over from Over the Rainbow
Points this Post: 5
Points Total: 190
Bookwrm526Task#10.8 - Apple II
Read a book that is number #2 in a series. I read Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manansala, #2 in the Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mysteries series.
Total points so far: 115
JEN B10.7 - To The Sea
Read a book with a boat or water vessel on the cover.
by Jennifer E SmithThere is a boat (ship! **this is important if you read the book**) on the cover
TOTAL POINTS: 90
Katrisa10.1 - Cowardly
Read a book with a word in the title that ENDS in LY.
I read The Only Pirate at the Party
onLY
Points this Post: 10
Points Total: 200
Pat30.5 ~ Impress Your Friends!
This is a 2 book task. No books with the main page genre of childrens or kids may be used. The combined page total of the two books must be at least 600 pages.
REQUIRED: State the word you chose for each book.
3. magniloquence
5. kaleidoscopic
✔️ Book 1 ~ Chose 1 of these words and read a book with a title (not subtitle) containing a word of at least 4 letters that can be made from the letters in the target word. ALL letters in the word must be found in the target word, and letters can be used only as often as they appear.
A Case of Curiosities by Allen KurzweilRead ~ 6.16.22
Pages ~ 368
How it Fits ~ CASE ~ k(A)l(E)ido(S)copi(C)
✔️ Book 2 ~ Chose a second (different) word, and read a book with a single author with one name part that can be made from the letters in the target word. The name part must have at least 2 letters - an initial is not sufficient. Letters can be used only as often as they appear.
Unsaid by Neil AbramsonRead ~ 6.18.22
Pages ~ 353
How it Fits ~ NEIL ~ mag(N)(I)(L)oqu(E)nce
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Points this Task ~ 30
Pages this Task ~ 721
Total Points ~ 70
Total Books ~ 4
Total Pages ~ 1,345
Katrisa30.9 - Brooklyn's Task: The Purge
Opt 3 - Read a book that is part of a series that has at least 10 primary works.
I read The Great Hunt which is book 2 of The Wheel of Time series which has 14 primary works
Opt 4 - Read a book with either a cake or balloons on the cover.
I read The Tao of Pooh
Points this Post: 30
Points Total: 230
Mod
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.
"TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME"
Down and Out in Paris and London. George Orwell
Claiming 1 IAF ticket and 1 GO ticket (published in 1933)
Points this post: 5
Total points: 175/1050
Tasks completed: 13/59
Books read: 14
Big Book tickets: 1
Golden Oldies tickets: 1
It's a Fact ticket: 6
Laurah3020.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Lucy Bookworm's Task: Flying the Flag
opt 2 Read a book with at least 3 people on the cover
Memphis
Points for this task: 20
Total points : 40
Tasks completed: 2
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 0
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
It's a Fact tickets for this task: 0
It's a Fact tickets total: 0
Laurah3020.9 - Moderators' Pet - CynBaxter's Task - The Underscore
opt 4 Read a book with a setting at least 50% in either Wisconsin or California.
This book is set in California
Points for this task: 20
Total points : 60
Tasks completed: 3
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 0
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
It's a Fact tickets for this task: 0
It's a Fact tickets total: 0
Julia10310.5 - Girls Together
Rediscovery, Volume 2: Science Fiction by Women
(approved in task help thread, post 7)
This post: 10 points
Total points: 55
BB: 2
GO: 0
NF: 0
Tasks Completed: 5
Books read: 6
Bookwrm5265.3 - 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. I chose song #9 (You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'), and the target word LOST, and read Lost Hills by Lee Goldberg.
Total points so far: 120
Readerboard Name Jammin JennySummer 2022 SRC
25.9 - Dee's Task: It's Graduation Time…
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.
Murder on Astor Place - governMent infOrmation leAdershiP
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: Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Israel, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Taiwan (for the purpose of this task Taiwan is being counted as a separate country from China), Ukraine, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates. REQUIRED. Specify the country. If it is not obvious from the GR description or metadata, provide a reference to verify the setting.
The Christie Affair set in the U.K.
Points this post: 25
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
Total Points: 75
BB Tickets: 1
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
Readerboard Name Jammin JennySummer 2022 SRC
20.5 - Bigger Is Better - Book Concierge’s Task: Family Vacations
Option A: • Read a book with an outdoor nature scene on the cover, including water scenes. No buildings should be visible. Animals and people are fine." REQUIRED: Post the COVER.
- 336 pagesPoints this post: 20
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
Total Points: 95
BB Tickets: 1
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
Coralie15.8 There’s More than One of Us
Using the word Fall as the collective word for WOODCOCKS
When Falcons Fall
Total to date 120 points
25.6 - TraceyL's Task: Niagra FallsOption 1: Clifton Hill
Read a book where the plot features an amusement part, carnival, side show or circus. It should be the main focus of the book
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen, set in a circus in the early 1930s
Option 2: Louis Tussaud
Read a book set at least 50% in the U.K.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, set 100% in the U.K.
I'm claiming a GO ticket for A Christmas Carol, first published Dec. 17, 1843
Points this post: 25
Total points: 265
Tasks completed: 16
Books read: 24
Big Book tickets: 7
Golden Oldies tickets: 1
Angela IL25.2 - XBM's Task: A's all around
Option 1:
Book 1: Read a book with 3 or more A's in the title/subtitle
Again, Rachel by Marian Keyes- 6/11
Book 2: Read a book with 3 or more A's in the author's name. All name parts are included.
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé- 6/18
Points this Task: 25
Total Points: 25
Books Read: 2
Tasks Completed: 1
BB Ticket: 0
NF Ticket: 0
Julia10320.9 - Moderators' Pet - CynBaxter's Task - The Underscore
Option 1: A Three Book Problem (Three is in HERBERT)
This post: 20 points
Total points: 75
BB: 2
GO: 0
NF: 0
Tasks Completed: 6
Books read: 7
Amy B10.4 - Fields of Poppies
Read a book with a genre of World War I. The genre may be standalone or embedded.
Deafening by Frances Itani
This Task: 10 Points
To Date: 75 Points
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30.5 - Sandy's Task: Impress Your Friends!
Book 1 – chose 1 of these words and read a book with a title (not subtitle) containing a word of at least 4 letters that can be made from the letters in the target word.
Assassin's Quest - Robin Hobb 6/8
(QUEST in QUinTESsence)
BIG BOOK: 757 pages
Book 2 – chose a second (different) word, and read a book with a single author with one name part that can be made from the letters in the target word.
Inferno - Donna Grant 6/18
(GRANT in pRoGNosTicAtor)
TOTAL PAGES: Book 1 (757 pages) + Book 2 (401 pages) = 1158 pages > 600
Points this task: 30
Total points: 200
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (1) 1000 (0)
Katrisa15.5 – Of Course I'm Brave, I've Got a Medal!
Read a book with a MPG of Adventure or Action
I read The Kite Rider which has Adventure on main page.
Children's is listed - MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 10.0
Points this Post: 15
Points Total: 245
Readerboard name: D20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Lucy Bookworm's Task: Flying the Flag
I chose Option 2, Read a book with at least 3 people on the cover.
by Tobias WolffTask=20
Season total=30
Nick KY10.7 - To The Sea
June 25 is the Day of the Seafarer
A day to recognize the importance of transportation of objects by sea (and to celebrate Kristina Simon's new adventure!)
Read a book with a boat or water vessel on the cover. The boat must be capable of (even if they aren't visible) carrying at least two people and does not need to have a motor. Rowboats, canoes, rafts, lifeboats, submarines, cruise ships, etc. will work. Single kayaks and airships will not.
I read Shadows on a Morning in Maine by Lea Wait, a book with sailboats big enough for at least two people on the cover.
Required: Post the cover.
Points This Post: 10
Total Points So Far: 180
Nick KY15.6. Leo the Lion.
Leo is the astrological sign for lion, and the sign of Leo applies to those born July 23 – August 22, so during the summer challenge.
Read a book with the author’s initials (all of them) appearing in LEO THE LION.
I read Ruined by Lynn Nottage. LeothelioN.
Pointws This Post: 15
Total Points So Far: 195
Nick KY20.1 - Most Improved Player - Paul's Task: Dancing With the Stars
In June, my wife and I attended our grand-daughter’s first dance recital (she’s nearly 4 years old). To celebrate this wonderful experience, read a book of 200 or more pages that meets one of two options.
REQUIRED: state the option you chose
Option 1: read a book with an MPG of DANCE, MUSIC, or THEATER/THEATRE. The MPG can be standalone or embedded.
I read Jean Sibelius: Life, Music, Silence by Daniel M. Grimley, 256 pp, genre of "Music."
Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 215
Andy P.Task # 10.8 - Apple II
Read a book that is number #2 in a series.
The Heat Islands byRandy Wayne White
#2 in Doc Ford series
Points this post: 10
Total points: 135
Kathy KS10.8 - Apple II
Read a book that is number #2 in a series.
Resident Alien Volume 2: The Suicide Blonde, by Peter Hogan
SERIES: Resident Alien (Collected Editions) #2
I read an ebook; pb-104 p. (no mmpb)
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Points for this task: 10
Total points : 180
Tasks completed: 10/60
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 0
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
It's a Fact tickets for this task: 0
It's a Fact tickets total: 2
10.10 - Liquid CourageRead a book with a type of beverage in the title or subtitle.
I used WINE
I listened to an audio version of We're Going to Need More Wine
***Claiming an It's a Fact ticket for a non-fiction book***
New Points: 10
Total Points: 130
IF: 3
JUKKA5.9 - Rescued from the Cutting Room Floor
Book without "the" in title that isn't part of a series.
Kiinan kansantasavallan historia by Lauri Paltemaa & Juha A. Vuori. The title means "History of
Total Points: 25/1050
Total Books Read: 2
Tasks Completed: 2/59
Big Books Total: 1
Golden Oldies Total: 1
MAZZA130.9 - Brooklyn's Task: The Purge
Option 1:
Read a book with a 2 word title where the first word is THE.
The Interview
Option 2:
Read a book by a single author who uses at least 1 initial in their name.
The Release of Jonathan Flite
Matthew J. Beier
this book is 516 pages and I am claiming 1 xBB ticket
Points this post = 30
Points to date = 295
BB Tickets this post = 1
BB tickets to date = 2
Katrisa20.9 - Moderators' Pet - CynBaxter's Task - The Underscore
Opt 3 Read a book that is first in a series.
I read Truly Devious which is first in the Truly Devious series
Points this Post: 20
Points Total: 265
5.1 I'll Take Lyricists for 1000I read The Perfect Nanny by Leïla Slimani (initials LS in target name)
Total Points: 5
5.9 Rescued from the Cutting Room FloorI read Lightseekers by Femi Kayode - no series, no "the"!
Total Points: 10
30.9 The Purge I chose option 1 and read The Dark by Sharon J. Bolton
I also chose option 2 and read Smaller and Smaller Circles by F.H. Batacan
Total Points: 40
Mai20.10 - Group Reads
An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten
My post: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 135
Tasks Completed: 8
Books Read: 10
NF Tickets: 5
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
Mary P15.7 – If You Don’t Want Me to Read It, I Surely Will!
Read a book from this list: Best Banned, Censored, and Challenged Books
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Found on page 1 of list.
Points this task: 15
Total points: 145
20.4 - Golden Oldies - Julia103's Task: A Group of PridesOption B. Read a book with one of the following MPGs: gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, asexual, non-binary, or queer.
Elegy for the Undead
MPG Queer
Points Earned This Post: 20
Total Points Earned: 95
It's A Fact Tickets: 1
Golden Oldie Tickets: 0
Big Book Tickets Total: 1
Big Books Read By Page Count: 1 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
MEGSCL20.5 - Bigger Is Better - Book Concierge’s Task: Family Vacations
Option A: nature cover
TOTAL
140 points
3 big book
1 It’s a Fact
Delicious Dee25.3 - Cat's Task: Lion Range
Book A - set in Nigeria - Purple Hibiscus
Book B - set in India - The Satapur Moonstone
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 225
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5.1 - "I'll Take Lyricists for $1000, Alex"
Dollface: A Novel of the Roaring Twenties - by Renee Rosen
edsel yipsel haRbuRg
Points this post - 5
Total points - 5