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SPRING CHALLENGE 2023
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READ 60 15.10 File Not Found The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line by Rob Thomas
I found this book and series on Modern Mrs. Darcy website. This is a new to me book and author.
Points 15
Total points 45
25.5 - MEGSCL's Task: Between the LinesUsing the book I finished when I first read this task write down the first sentence (including prologues, prefaces, introductions, epilogues), read a book found in the first sentence, then read a book with a word found in the last sentence.
First sentence: Preface: You know you're reading a much-loved book when the thing comes packaged with a preface to an introduction (possibly followed by a foreword and a biographical note).
My word is book: The Book of Mother by Violaine Huisman
Last sentence: Good night. Previous sentence: Well, good night
My word is good: The Good German by Dennis Bock
Points this post: 25
Total points: 265
Tasks completed: 16
Books read: 22
BB tickets: 0
GO tickets: 0
IF tickets: 2
5.3 - 3D View MasterRead a book which has exactly 3 letter "D"'s in the title/subtitle.
The Last Day of a Condemned Man
***Claiming a Golden Oldies Ticket as published in 1829***
New Points: 5
Total Points: 5
GO: 1
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 word I used is OATH
I listened to an audio version of Dragon's Oath
New Points: 15
Total Points: 20
GO: 1
15.9 - The Joy of CookingRead a NONFICTION book with the main page genre Food, Cooking or Food and Drink
I listened to an audiobook version of Cooking as Fast as I Can: A Chef's Story of Family, Food, and Forgiveness
***Claiming an Its a Fact ticket for Non-fiction***
New Points: 15
Total Points: 35
GO: 1
IaF: 1
20.1 - Most Improved - Barbara ★'s Task: The Wizard of OzOption 4: . Read a book with WITCH or WIZARD in the title, not the subtitle.
I listened to an audio version of Witches no MMPB, PB version is Brujas
New Points: 20
Total Points: 55
GO: 1
IaF: 1
Readerboard Name Jammin JennySpring 2023 SRC
15.2 - Earth Day
Option A. Reduce: Read a book that was added to your TBR before March 1, 2022 (last year).
Louisiana Longshot added to my SRC Tasks shelf and on my overall shelf on April 1, 2016
Option C. Recycle: Choose option A or B again and complete it with another book. Include the required elements.
A Streetcar Named Desire added to my SRC Tasks shelf and on my overall shelf on Sep 7, 2017 - initially published in 1947, claiming one GO ticket
Points this post: 15
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 1
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
Total Points: 110
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 2
It's a Fact Tickets: 1
20.3 - Best Review - Katy's Task: On TrendOption 1: For this trend, read a book from this list Colorful Blob Book Covers
Red at the Bone
Found on the first page of the list
New Points: 20
Total Points: 75
GO: 1
IaF: 1
20.6 - It's A Fact- Angela IL's Task: Things I Love in Books!!Read a book from list
Option C: Mental Health
I listened to an audio version of I'm Glad My Mom Died no MMPB, pb version is Cieszę się, że moja mama umarła
Found on first page of the list
***Claiming an Its a Fact Ticket for Non-fiction***
New Points: 20
Total Points: 95
GO: 1
IaF: 2
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter- Jen B's Task: Me TimeRead a book (fiction or non-fiction) with an MPG of Food or Food and Drink
Peach Cobbler Murder
New Points: 20
Total Points: 115
GO: 1
IaF: 2
30.2 - Katrisa's Task: An Homage to MY 30sOption 1A - Read a book where the main character is a teacher.
I read an ebook version of To Sir, With Love
Option 3: Read a book with a repeated word of at least three letters in the TITLE
Rachel Rachel
New Points: 30
Total Points: 145
GO: 1
Ia F: 2
30.3 - Cat's Task: Book of the MonthOption 2: ONE book task
Pick one of the months within this season (i.e. March, April, May) and read a book that meets BOTH of option 1's requirements AND is 500+ pages
Task 1: All the letters of your chosen month can be found in the title of your book (ignore subtitles)
Task 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.
I Chose APRIL
I listened to an audio version of American Pastoral , MMPB Pastoral americana by Philip Roth 511 pages
***Claiming a Big Book ticket for 511 pages***
New Points: 30
Total Points: 175
BB: 1
GO: 1
IaF: 1
Readerboard Name Jammin JennySpring 2023 SRC
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter- Jen B's Task: Me Time
Option 3: Cooking
Read a book (fiction or non-fiction) with an MPG of Food or Food and Drink
Caramel Pecan Roll Murder - MPG Food
Points this post: 20
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
Total Points: 130
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 2
It's a Fact Tickets: 1
Andy P.Task # 10.10. Collaboration of the Year
Read a book that is written by two authors
No Plan B by Lee Child and Andrew Child
Points this post: 10
Total points: 130
Andy P.Task # 5.8 - One Small Step for Man
Read a book with an MPG of Space.
Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Space MPG
Points this post: 5
Total points: 135
Amy B15.9 - The Joy of Cooking
Read a NONFICTION book with the main page genre Food, Cooking or Food and Drink
Fatty Fatty Boom Boom: A Memoir of Food, Fat, and Family by Rabia Chaudry (Food)
This Task: 15 Points
To Date: 125 Points
Delicious Dee5.3 - 3D View Master
Suddenly Dirty - 2 D's in Suddenly, 1 D in Dirty
points this post: 5
total points: 90
Its a Fact Tickets: 2
Kathy KS10.10. Collaboration of the Year
Read a book that is written by two authors (two authors only, no more no less) The authors may be listed separately, or may be two authors writing under one name.
Plains Folk: A Commonplace of the Great Plains by Jim Hoy and Tom Isern
The GR listing looks like there are three authors, except "Tom Isern" and "Thomas D. Isern" are actually two different names he has used on various books.
From Library of Congress Authorities:
Personal name heading: Isern, Thomas D. (Thomas Dean), 1952-
Variant(s): Isern, Thomas Dean, 1952- ; Isern, Tom, 1952-
**Claiming 1 (one) It’s A Fact ticket** : NONFICTION
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Points for this task: 10
Total points : 185
Tasks completed: 11/55
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 0
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 1
It's a Fact tickets for this task: 1
It's a Fact tickets total: 2
JUKKA10.10. Collaboration of the Year
Book by two authors collaborating.
Dungeons & Dragons: Cutter by R.A. Salvatore & Geno Salvatore
Total Points: 125/945
Total Books Read: 12
Tasks Completed: 10/55
Big Books Total: 0
Golden Oldies Total: 0
It's a Fact Total: 0
Bookwrm526Task #5.2 - Queens & Kings
Read a book with the word KING or QUEEN standalone in the title or subtitle. I read Siren Queen by Nghi Vo.
Total points so far: 145
Bookwrm526Task #15.4 - I'm Going On An Adventure!
Option 2. Read one book that fulfills both book A and B options (main page genre of Fantasy and author who uses an initial in the first name position). I read The Wonder Engine by T. Kingfisher.
Total points so far: 160
5.5 - Crime in HistoryRead a book with a Crime MPG
Crime Scene by Jonathan Kellerman and Jesse Kellerman
Points this post: 5
Total points: 270
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 23
BB tickets: 0
GO tickets: 0
IF tickets: 2
Readerboard Name: Kathy P5.5 - Crime in History
The Mark Inside: A Perfect Swindle, a Cunning Revenge, and a Small History of the Big Con
Claiming 1 It's a Fact Ticket
Totals
Points: 5
BB: 0
GO: 0
NF: 1
Total Tasks Completed: 1
Total Books Completed: 1
20.1 - Most Improved - Barbara ★'s Task: The Wizard of OzOption 5: Read a book with MPG paranormal.
The Bone Season (The Bone Season #1) by Samantha Shannon
496 pages
Total this Post: 20
Season Total: 200
Inge10.6. Batter up!
read a book set at least 50% in one of the countries listed above.
Annexed
setting: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Total points this task: 10
total points: 45
Deborah30.5 - JennRenee's Task: Spring Celebrations
Option A : March:
The Elementals
MPG: HORROR
Option B: April:
The Lights of Sugarberry Cove by Heather Webber
RR,BB: sugarbeRRY, weBBer
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 145
Books Read:10
Tasks Done: 8
10.1. Respect Your EldersI read The Call of the Wild by Jack London. This was originally published in 1903.
IL: MG - BL: 8.0 - AR Pts: 7.0
Points this task: 10
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Totals:
Points: 25
Task completed: 3
Boston Kate
5.7 Who’s Behind Those Foster Grants?
Points this post: 5
Total points: 5
Sara G20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Nancy J's Task: Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Option 3. BEAUTIFUL PROSE
A. Read a book with beautiful prose from the first 25 pages of this list: Beautiful Prose
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
This book is on page 3 of the list.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 100
Sara G20.3 - Best Review - Katy's Task: On Trend
2. The Mad Lib Title - Read a book with a title that fits this pattern:
The ___ (Adjective/s) ___ (noun) of ___ (proper name). Subtitles are excluded.
The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain
Points this post: 20
Total points: 120
Sara G20.6 - It's A Fact- Angela IL's Task: Things I Love in Books!!
Option A: Mixed Media
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
This book is on page 1 of the list.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 140
Mod
Teasing Destiny by Melanie Shawn / MS in phrase
Points this post: 5
Total points: 220
Mod
Option 1-
Radiant Sin by Katee Robert / KR in #RKSolidCrew
Points this post: 20
Total points: 240
Mod
by Barbara Dunlop / airplane on coverPoints this post: 5
Total points: 245
JUKKA10.3. Feeling possessive?
Book with a possessive noun in title.
Old Man's War by John Scalzi.
Total Points: 135/945
Total Books Read: 13
Tasks Completed: 11/55
Big Books Total: 0
Golden Oldies Total: 0
It's a Fact Total: 0
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Kristina Simon's task: Sail AwayThe homonym pair I used was threw/through
Coming Through Slaughter
New Points: 20
Total Points: 195
BB: 1
GO: 1
IaF: 2
20.6 - It's A Fact- Angela IL's Task: Things I Love in Books!!Option B: Social Commentary
The Power found on page 2.
Total Points: 55
Kristen IA10.7. Avengers Assemble!
Read a book with the main page genre graphic novels, sequential art, comics.
Paper Girls, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan
I read the ebook and posted the PB edition.
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 35/945
Tasks Completed: 3/55
BB: 0
GO: 0
NF: 1
Readerboard Name Jammin JennySpring 2023 SRC
15.3 - Someday My Prince Will Come
Option 2- Read one book that fulfills both book A and B options.
Book A. Read a book whose title contains a word from the lyrics to “Someday My Prince Will Come.”
Required: State the word.
Book B. Read a book that is a whole-numbered book in a series from #1 - #7.
Murder at the Lakeside Library (Lakeside Library Mystery #1) - word is "at"
Points this post: 15
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
Total Points: 145
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 2
It's a Fact Tickets: 1
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Barbara ★'s Task: The Wizard of Oz📖📖📖 page count must be 200 pages 📖📖📖
Option 5: MPG paranormal
PB: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
📖 336 pages 📖
I listened to the audiobook: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
Total points: 45 + 20 = 65
Big Book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
It's a Fact tickets: 0 + 1 = 1
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Read a book with a main page genre Crime.
read 2nd Chance
points this task : 5
total points : 30
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read a book with the main page genre graphic novels, sequential art, comics.
read Sweet Tooth: Deluxe Edition, Book Two
points this task : 10
total points : 40
Mod
Read a book that is NOT found on your TBR as of Feb 15, 2023.
Required: State how you discovered the book and that it was not on your TBR
book found on my daughters bookshelf
read Lore Olympus: Volume One
points this task : 15
total points : 55
Andy P.Task # 5.1 - Flying High
Read a book with an aeroplane on the cover.
by Chuck PalahniukPoints this post: 5
Total points: 140
Mai5.6 - Superheroes on the Rise
MPG Superheroes
Radiant Black, Vol. 1: (Not So) Secret Origin by Kyle Higgins
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 50
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 5
NF Tickets: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
20.3 - Best Review - Katy's Task: On Trend2. The Mad Lib Title - Read a book with a title that fits this pattern:
The ___ (Adjective/s) ___ (noun) of ___ (proper name). Subtitles are excluded.
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See
Total this Post: 20
Season Total: 220
Katrisa5.7 - Who’s Behind Those Foster Grants?
Read a book whose cover shows a pair of sunglasses or someone wearing sunglasses.
I read
Points this Post: 5
Points Total: 210
Katrisa15.10- 404: File Not Found
Read a book that is NOT found on your TBR as of Feb 15, 2023. Find a new-to-you book from any other source.
I read Stella Maris which was not on any of my TBR lists. I found it browsing Libby. It was new to me.
Points this Post: 15
Points Total: 225
PegW10.4. 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.
I read The United States of Arugula: The Sun Dried, Cold Pressed, Dark Roasted, Extra Virgin Story of the American Food Revolution by David Kamp
* Claiming one It's a Fact Ticket
Points this post: 10
Total points: 95
Tasks completed: 8
BB tickets: 0
GO tickets: 0
IF tickets: 5
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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.
The Cottingley Secret
Fairies & fairy-folk are integral to this story & appear on the list of mythical creatures.
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 25 + 5 = 30
Total Tasks Completed: 4
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Big Books: 0
Golden Oldies: 0
It's a Fact: 0