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SPRING CHALLENGE 2023
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10.4. What's in a Name?An Ungrateful Instrument by Michael Meehan
author's first name, Michael, is #4 on the male list
Total this Post: 10
Season Total: 235
JEN B10.8 - My Favorite Holiday!
April 12 is Drop Everything and Read Day. Read a book from the first 25 pages of this list: Stories for Book Lovers
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
This book is on page 2 of the list
AR Bookfinder: IL: MG+ - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 14.0
***Claiming one It's A Fact ticket***
TOTAL POINTS: 75
Bookwrm526Task #5.4 - Mythical Monsters
Read a book with a mythical creature from the following list. The creature needs to be integral to the story and should be evident on the book's main page. I chose vampires and read As Dead As A Vampire by April Fernsby.
Total points so far: 205
Bookwrm526Task #20.8 - Egyptian Spring
Option 2: Read a book written by a single author whose initials (all initials) are made of letters without curves. Letters may be reused. I read All-Butter ShortDead by H.Y. Hanna (204p).
Total points so far: 225
Nick KY5.4 Mythical Monsters
I read Lost Souls by Poppy Z. Brite which includes vampires.
Points This Post: 5
Total Points So far: 185
Nick KY5.8 One Small Step
I read The Unknown Universe: A New Exploration of Time, Space, and Modern Cosmology by Stuart Clark with an MPG of "Space."
Points This Post: 5
Total Points So far: 190
Nick KY10.6 Batter Up!
I read A Complicated Kindness by Miriam Toews, set in Canada.
Points This Post: 10
Total Points So Far: 200
Nick KY10.7 Avengers Assemble!
I read Green Lantern, Volume 6: Secret Origin by Geoff Johns with an MPG of "Comics."
Points This Post: 10
Total Points So Far: 210
30.3 - Cat's Task: Book of the MonthOption 1: TWO book task - March
Pick one of the months within this season (i.e. March, April, May) and read one book for each of the tasks below.
Book 1: All the letters of your chosen month can be found in the title of your book (ignore subtitles): The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake - Aimee Bender 3/23/23
Book 2: the author of your book has first and last initials found in your chosen month. Letters may only be used as often as they appear: Obviously: Stories from My Timeline Obviously - Akilah Hughes 3/22/23
Points this post: 30
Total points: 150
Tasks completed: 5/55
25.2 - Robin P's Task: An Ode to Chocolate1. Read a book with a title of exactly 3 words. Subtitles should be ignored.: The Linden Tree - Ellie Mathews 3/5/23
2. Read a book whose author’s full name (as listed on Goodreads) has exactly 2 M’s in it.: Starry Night - Debbie Macomber 3/8/23
Points this post: 25
Total points: 175
Tasks completed: 6/55
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Jen K's Task: Egyptian SpringOption 1: Read a book were all the letters in “NILE” can be found in the title. The letters do not need to be intact or consecutive. Subtitles are excluded. : Hurricane Child - Kacen Callender 3/3/23 (214 pgs.)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 195
Tasks completed: 6/55
30.8 - Kaora's Task: Chicken KatsuOption 1. SHIBA letters in the title.
Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather
Published 1927 for 1 GO ticket.
Option 3. At least two of these digits in the page count: 0, 1, 2, 6
Death in Cyprus by M.M. Kaye
214 pp
Points this post: 30
Total points: 30
GO tickets: 1
BB tickets: 0
IAF tickets: 0
30.7 - Chandni's Task: Momentous PlacesOption 1: Author was born in India.
Death in Zanzibar by M.M. Kaye
Option 4: Set at least 80% in the United Kingdom and the author born in the UK.
Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope
First published in 1857 for 1 Golden Oldie point.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 60
GO tickets: 2
BB tickets: 0
IAF tickets: 0
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter- Jen B's Task: Me TimeOption 1: Peloton
Author initials in hashtag #RKSolidCrew
The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester
This is nonfiction for 1 IAF point.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 80
GO tickets: 2
BB tickets: 0
IAF tickets: 1
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter- Jen B's Task: Me TimeOption 1: Peloton
Choose ONE hashtag and read a book by an author whose initials (all of them) can be found in that hashtag.
Required: State the hashtag.: #CalliesKillaCrew: One Perfect Lie - Lisa Scottoline 3/17/23
Points this post: 20
Total points: 215
Tasks completed: 8/55
20.6 - It's A Fact- Angela IL's Task: Things I Love in Books!!Read a book that can be found on the first 25 pages of one of these lists below.
Required: State which list you used and the page number of the list on which the book is found.
Option C: Mental Health: Girl Gone Viral - Alisha Rai 3/14/23 (on page 19; 384 pgs.)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 235
Tasks completed: 9/55
20.3 - Best Review - Katy's Task: On Trend3. Names and Sentences - Read a book with a title that consists of a complete sentence that includes a proper noun.: Evvie Drake Starts Over - Linda Holmes 3/8/23
Points this post: 20
Total points: 255
Tasks completed: 10/55
LAUREN JODI30.3. Cat's Task: Book of the Month
Option 1: Two books
Month: March
Book #1: 'Twas the Night after Christmas by Sabrina Jeffries
Book #2: The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney Milan
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 240/945
Golden Oldies Ticket: 3
It's A Fact Ticket: 2
Total Books Read: 19
Total Tasks Completed: 15/55
5.6 - Superheroes on the RiseRead a book from the Superhero Fiction list
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon
ebook, no MMP, 639 pg first listed pb
I'm claiming a BB ticket for The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, 639 pg
Points this post: 5
Total points: 325
Tasks completed: 20
Books read: 27
BB tickets: 2
GO tickets: 0
IF tickets: 3
20.1 - Most Improved - Barbara ★'s Task: The Wizard of OzOption 5: Read a book with MPG paranormal.: Iron Kissed - Patricia Briggs 3/12/23 (287 pgs.)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 275
Tasks completed: 11/55
15.3 Someday My Prince Will ComeTitle contains a word from the lyrics to "Someday My Prince Will Come" AND Whole numbered book in a series from 1-7 The Dry by Jane Harper
*Word is "The"
This Task:
Points: 15
Books Read: 1
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
IAF Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 15
Books Read: 1
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
IAF Ticket: 0
Tasks Completed: 1
TessaVanessaChallenge 5.5 Crime in History
A Serial Killer's Daughter: My Story of Faith, Love, and Overcoming by Kerri Rawson
Points this post: 5
Total points: 170/945
Tasks completed: 13/55
Books read: 15
Katrisa10.8 - My Favorite Holiday!
Read a book from the first 25 pages of this list: Stories for Book Lovers
I read Everything is Illuminated from p1 of the list
Points this post: 10
Points total: 270
Katrisa15.6 - The Oregon Trail
Read a book set at least 50% in one of the states set along the Oregon Trail: Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
I read The Dream Stalker set in Wyoming
Points this Post: 15
Points Total: 285
15.6 - The Oregon TrailRead a book set ar least 50% in one of the states set along the Oregon Trail: Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Sometimes a Great Notion by Ken Kesey, set 95% in Oregon
Audiobook, 637 pages on first MMP
I'm claiming a BB ticket for Sometimes a Great Notion, 637 pg
Points this post: 15
Total points: 340
Tasks completed: 21
Books read: 28
BB tickets: 3
GO tickets: 0
IF tickets: 3
Janice CA15.6 - The Oregon Trail
I read a book set in Washington.
Pickets and Dead Men: Seasons on Rainier by Bree Loewen
+15
total: 15
tasks: 1
books: 1
ROBIN P25.1 - Tien's Task: Adulting Sux
Option 2 - MPG Sports - Evvie Drake Starts Over
Option 3 - Article of clothing in title - The President's Hat
Points this post: 25
Total points: 255
BB:2 GO:0 IAF:2
Deborah20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter- Jen B's Task: Me Time
Option 1: Peloton
The Ghost of Midnight Lake by Lucy Strange
AR Bookfinder: MG - BL: 5.0 - AR Pts: 10.0
LS: #RKSolidCrew
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 170
Books Read:12
Tasks Done: 10
25.2 - Robin P's Task: An Ode to Chocolate1. Read a book with a title of exactly 3 words. Subtitles should be ignored.
After The Future: Australia's New Extinction Crisis by Tim Flannery
3. Read a book from this list of Twist Ending Books:
Fable (Fable #1) by Adrienne Young
page 7
Total this Post: 25
Season Total: 260
Line10.6
In recognition of the international aspects of American baseball, read a book set at least 50% in one of the countries listed above.
I read 1Q84 bok 3 which is set in Japan
points for this task:10
total points: 10
books read: 1
tasks done: 1
Task 15.3 - Someday My Prince Will Comeone book option
THE in title (from line "when THE prince of my dreams) and #2 in series
The Wonder Engine
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220 points
2 BB tix
1 NF tix
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Jen K's Task: Egyptian SpringOption 1: Read a book were all the letters in “NILE” can be found in the title. The letters do not need to be intact or consecutive. Subtitles are excluded. : Winter Stroll - Elin Hilderbrand 3/12/23 (263 pgs.)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 275
Tasks completed: 11/55
30.8 - Kaora's Task: Chicken KatsuOption 1: Read a book that has all the letters SHIBA in the title and/or subtitle.
Behind the Scenes at the Museum
Option 2. . Read a book that has a cover that is at least 50% red or 50% black according to Tineye
Coventry
84.7 %#0f192dBlack
7.3 %#443d39Grey
4.9 %#afb2b7Grey
New Points: 30
Total Points: 225
BB: 1
GO: 1
IaF: 2
15.10- 404: File Not FoundRead a book that is NOT found on your TBR as of Feb 15, 2023. Find a new-to-you book from any other source: podcast, advertising, review, friend's GR list, library display or librarian recommendation, bookstore browsing, etc.
Required: State how you discovered the book and that it was not on your TBR.: Mistress - James Patterson 3/24/23 (discovered book on my friend's, Gary, GR list)
Points this post: 15
Total points: 290
Tasks completed: 12/55
15.6 - The Oregon TrailRead a book set at least 50% in one of the states set along the Oregon Trail: Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, Washington: Bone Crossed - Patricia Briggs 3/17/23 (set in Washington)
Points this post: 15
Total points: 305
Tasks completed: 13/55
15.5 - What's Up, Doc?Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle of at least 4 letters/characters that can be made using only the letters found in "What's up, Doc". The apostrophe may be used. You may use letters as often as they appear.: Quiet Until the Thaw - Alexandra Fuller 3/21/23 (thaw)
Points this post: 15
Total points: 320
Tasks completed: 14/55
15.2 - Earth DayA. Reduce: Read a book that was added to your TBR before March 1, 2022 (last year).
Your To-Be-Read list may be your GR shelf, a custom GR shelf, or an off-GR list.
Required: Identify your TBR list and state the date the book was added to your list.: Call for the Dead - John le Carré 3/22/23 shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
B. Reuse: Read a book by an author you have read before. The book may be a reread or a new-to-you book.
Required: State the book you have read before.: The Silver Star - Jeannette Walls 3/4/23 (previous book read - The Glass Castle - 7/18/18)
Points this post: 15
Total points: 335
Tasks completed: 15/55
10.4. What's in a Name?Read a book by an author whose first name is in the top 10 first names for the past century.
http://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/dec... Unlocked - Karen Kingsbury 3/23/23 (Karen is #10 on the list)
Points this post: 10
Total points: 345
Tasks completed: 16/55
5.5 - Crime in HistoryRead a book with a main page genre Crime.: Angels Burning - Tawni O'Dell 3/19/23
Points this post: 5
Total points: 350
Tasks completed: 17/55
LAUREN JODI5.8. One Small Step for Man
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
Confirmed in post #16 of the task help thread
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 245/945
Golden Oldies Ticket: 3
It's A Fact Ticket: 2
Total Books Read: 20
Total Tasks Completed: 16/55
Delicious Dee20.3 - Best Review - Katy's Task: On Trend
option 2 - The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks
points this post: 20
total points: 130
Its a Fact Tickets: 2
ROBIN P10.1 Respect Your Elders
Book published 100+ years ago
The Souls of Black Folk orig pub 1903
**Claiming 1 GO point**
**Claiming 1 IAF point** nonfiction
Points this post: 10
Total points: 265
BB:2 GO:1 IAF:3
trishhartuk15.6 The Oregon Trail
Read a book set at least 50% in one of the states set along the Oregon Trail: ...Oregon
The Relic (Seacliff High Mystery #3), Kathi Daley
Read the kindle edition. PB here
100% set in Cutter's Cover, Oregon.
The first book in the series specifies the Oregon setting: The Secret, which was okayed as a reference in the Help Thread. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Points this Task: 15
Books Read: 1
Total Points: 175
Tasks Completed: 10
It’s a Fact Tickets: 1
20.6 - It's A Fact- Angela IL's Task: Things I Love in Books!!Option B: Social Commentary List
Page 3
Middlemarch by George Eliot
853 pages for 2 Big Book points.
First published 1872 for 1 Golden Oldie Point.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 100
GO tickets: 3
BB tickets: 2
IAF tickets: 1
20.4 - Golden Oldies - Maria Jo's Task: The Queen of Crime1. By Agatha Christie published before 1950.
The Mysterious Mr. Quin by Agatha Christie
First published in 1930 for 1 Golden Oldie point.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 120
GO tickets: 4
BB tickets: 2
IAF tickets: 1
20.3 - Best Review - Katy's Task: On TrendOption 4. Direct Address - "You" in the title.
As You Like It by William Shakespeare
First published in 1599 for 1 Golden Oldie point.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 140
GO tickets: 5
BB tickets: 2
IAF tickets: 1
20.1 - Most Improved - Barbara ★'s Task: The Wizard of OzOption 5
Read a book with MPG paranormal.
Dark Calling by Darren Shan
Points this task: 20
Total Points: 80
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Option 2: Chauffeur: Read a book with a Sports MPG
Sho-time: The Inside Story of Shohei Ohtani and the Greatest Baseball Season Ever Played by Jeff Fletcher
ebook, no MMP or PB, 256 pg only Hardcover edition
Option 3: Laundry: Never Ending Laundry!!
My word is dress: The Dress Shop of Dreams by Menna van Praag
Kindle, no MMP, 326 pg first PB
Points this post: 25
Total points: 320
Tasks completed: 19
Books read: 26
BB tickets: 1
GO tickets: 0
IF tickets: 2