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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2023
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5.5 Pack your trunk!August 12th is World Elephant Day
Read a book with an elephant on the cover
-José SaramagoPoints for this task: 5
Total points:825/845
Tasks completed: 50/52
Big Book tickets total: 2
Golden Oldies tickets total: 3
It's a Fact Tickets total:
trishhartuk5.7 I Do
Read a book with one of the following words intact in the title: BRIDE, GROOM, WED, WEDDING, WEDDED, MARRIAGE, MARRY, MARRIED, HUSBAND, WIFE (plurals & possessives are allowed).
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Taylor Jenkins Reid
Points this Task: 5
Books Read: 1
Total Points: 580
Tasks Completed: 39
It’s a Fact Tickets: 7
Golden Oldie Tickets: 6
Big Book Tickets: 3
EMILYGRACER*I am claiming 2 its a fact tickets for both non fiction reads in this task*
25.3 Books of the summer
CHOSEN MONTH: JUNE
Option 1: JUNE in the books title, I read My Journey by Jim Stynes
Option 2: JUNE in the authors initials I read The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku
Points for this task: 25
Points total: 655/845
Task Completed: 37/51
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 1
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 1
It's a Fact tickets for this task: 2
It's a Fact tickets total: 21
JEN B30.3 Katrisa's Task: The Game is Afoot!
Option 2: Continuing Sherlock
Read a book from one of these lists featuring Sherlock Holmes characters.
A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro (321 pages)
List: Best Sherlock Holmes Fiction, Page 2
Option 3: My Favorite Sherlock Shows
B:Sherlock - For this task read a book with a word of at least four letters in the TITLE (not subtitle) from one of the episode titles from Sherlock.
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer (304 pages)
Series 1, Episode #3: "The Great Game"
321 pages + 304 pages = 625 pages > 500 pages
TOTAL POINTS: 785
Bookwrm526Task #20.5 - Bigger is Better - Tammy AZ Task: The Compelling and Delights of Travel
Option 2: Read a book where the author initials can be found in ROBERT PLANT. I read Harlem Sunset by Nekesa Afia, both initials in plANt.
Total points so far: 615
ROBIN P5.2 - Becoming Independent
Set in India, Pakistan, or Israel
The Other Man - set 100% in India
read ebook, linked pb
Points this post: 5
Total points: 845
***update, looks like I need to repost one of the earlier tasks, so not yet finished
BB:3 GO:4 IAF:8
Sarah E5.3 Long Play or single?
The Silence of the Snakes: Mystery by Ruby Loren
I read a kindle edition, paperback - no MMP - is The Silence of the Snakes: Mystery
Total Points: 395
Sarah E5.4 – Let's hear it for the youth!
Kill Joy
I listened to an audio, top paperback - no MMP - is Kill Joy
Total Points: 400
Sarah E20.4 - Golden Oldies - Paula S's Task: (Mid)summer in Sweden
Option 2: Author initials in PICKLEDHERRING
Mrs Harris MP by Paul Gallico
I listened to an audio, the MMP has no pagecount, top paperback is Mrs Harris MP
Total Points: 420
Sarah E20.8 - Nickels & Dimes- Lauren Jodi's task: Lost Cities
Option 2: No Excuses: The Story of Elite Gymnast Aimee Walker-Pond
I read a kindle edition, paperback - no MMP - is No Excuses: The Story of Elite Gymnast Aimee Walker-Pond - 144 pages
Non Fiction, claiming 1 It's a Fact ticket.
Total Points: 440
Total IAF: 6
Sarah E25.5 Amy FL's Task: Go HEAT!
Option 1: Author initials are CB
When the Lights Go Out by Carys Bray
I listened to an audio, top paperback - no MMP - is When the Lights Go Out
Option 2: MIAMI HEAT in title
The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax
I listened to an audio, top MMP is The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax
Total Points: 465
Sarah E25.6 JennRenee's Task: New Book Discoveries
Both books are new-to-me
Option 1: From the 2022 list, page 1
Carrie Soto Is Back
I read a kindle edition, top paperback - no MMP - is Carrie Soto Is Back
Option 2: Five Survive by Holly Jackson
I listened to an audio, top paperback - no MMP - is Five Survive
Standalone, so not the next in a series
I read Holly Jackson for the first time this year - finishing A Good Girl's Guide to Murder on June 19, 2023
Total Points: 490
Lisa MD20.8 - Nickels & Dimes- Lauren Jodi's task: Lost Cities
Option 1: Set 50% in Greece or Turkey
My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell
273 pages
Set in Corfu, Greece
I claim a NF ticket
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COMPLETED TASKS:
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 645/845
Total Books Read: 49/67
Total Tasks Completed: 38/52
Big Book Tickets: 1
Golden Oldies Tickets: 3
Non Fiction Tickets: 6
30.4 Glad We Had This Time TogetherOpt 1 April 26, 1933. Read a book that was first published ON or BEFORE that date.
The Big Four
First published January 27, 1927
Claiming Golden Oldie ticket
Opt 3 Humor Genre
Look Alive Twenty-Five
Points: 30
Total/challenge: 500
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Kim O30.3 Katrisa Task: The Game is Afoot!
Option 2: Continuing Sherlock - Read a book from one of these lists featuring Sherlock Holmes characters: Beyond Conan Doyles, Best Sherlock Holmes Fiction
Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson (Beyond Conan Doyle, page 1) 336 pages
Option 3: My Favorite Sherlock Shows - Elementary - Read a book with a word of at least four letters from one of the television shows in one of the following lists in the TITLE (not subtitle): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Li..., https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonny_L...
Black Cake (Lucy Liu (Ugly Betty) "Icing on the Cake") 416 pages
Page total > 500 (336 + 416 = 752)
Points this task: 30
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Totals:
Points: 100
Big Book - 500+: 0
Big Book - 750+: 0
Golden Oldie: 1
It's a Fact: 1
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ5.4 - Let's hear it for the youth!
I Woke Up Dead at the Mall by Judy Sheehan
This book has Young Adult as a MPG
Link to PB edition (no MMP): I Woke Up Dead at the Mall
This post: 5 points
Total points to date: 5 points
Tasks completed: 1
Kathy KS25.4 Delicious Dee's Task: From Series Name to Author Name
books MUST have a combined minimum page count of 501 pages and Book B MUST be a new-to-you author.
Book A Read a book that has a characters name(s) in the series title – you may read any book in the series, but it must have at least 3 published books.
The Transcendental Murder by Jane Langton
Series: Homer Kelly #1 (of 18)
I listened to an audiobook; mmpb=255 p. (The Minuteman Murder)
Book B Read a book by a single author where the author’s name (first or last) matches EXACTLY in both spelling and position, the character name for book A.
A Traitor in Whitehall by Julia Kelly
Character: Homer Kelly
Author surname: Kelly
This author was new-to-me.
I read an ARC ebook version of this title. hb=304 p. (no mmpb or pb)
Total pages: 255+304=559 (>501)
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Points for this task: 25
Total points : 470
Tasks completed: 21/52
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 1
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 4
It's a Fact tickets for this task: 0
It's a Fact tickets total: 4
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ5.6 - Something to be proud of
Out of the Blue by Jason June
This book has LGBT as a MPG
Link to PB edition (no MMP): Amor azul: A veces hay que salir del mar para encontrar tu pez...
This post: 5 points
Total points to date: 10 points
Tasks completed: 2
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ10.5- Long Summer Days
Life on the Grocery Line: A Frontline Experience in a Global Pandemic by Adam Kaat
The title contains 5 words
Link tp PB edition (no MMP): Life on the Grocery Line: A Frontline Experience in a Global Pandemic
This post: 10 points
Total points to date: 20 points
Tasks completed: 3
Sue T10.10 - Summer of the Flying Saucer
The Giver by Lois Lowry
From AR Finder: IL: MG, BL 5.7
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 10
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ10.6 - Disaster Strikes
Hurricane Song: A Novel of New Orleans by Paul Volponi
This book is about Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans
Link to PB edition (no MMP edition): Hurricane Song: A Novel of New Orleans
This post: 10 points
Total points to date: 30 points
Tasks completed: 4
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ10.9 - The Invention of Duck Tape
Assaulted Caramel by Amanda Flower
DUCT is found in the title - DUT in assaUlTeD, C in Caramel
Link to MMP edition: Assaulted Caramel
This post: 10 points
Total points to date: 40 points
Tasks completed: 5
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ10.10 -Summer of the Flying Saucer
The Dust of Kaku by Julia Huni
Science Fiction is a MPG
Link to PB edition (no MMP edition): The Dust of Kaku: Space Janitor Two
This post: 10 points
Total points to date: 50 points
Tasks completed: 6
RACHEL CA15.03 FUN IN THE MUD Option 2: Read one book that satisfies the requirements for both A and B options.
My Life with Bob: Flawed Heroine Keeps Book of Books, Plot EnsuesPamela Paul Paul McCartney (2022) and Bob Dylan (1998)(Note: I've removed 15.02 from my count below until I figure out how to fix it)
points this post: 15
Total points: 95
Tasks completed: 11
Books read: 11
BB tickets: 1
GO tickets: 1
IAF tickets: 3
Sue T30.1 - MAZZA1 - WORDLED
Book 1 - Choose a 5 letter word with at least one vowel. Read a book with this word in the title.
Golden in Death by J.D. Robb - word is Death
Book 2 - Book 2: Read a book with a 5 letter word in the title that can be made by moving the vowels and adding new letters (vowels or consonants) to create a new 5 letter word
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon - word is Amber
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 40
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 3
JEN B30.4 - Wayne's Task: I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together
Option 2: Read a book where ALL the letters in TARZAN can be found in the author's NAME
The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
jeANhAffkoReliTZ
Option 3: Read a book with a humor MPG.
Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
MPG Humor
TOTAL POINTS: 815
RACHEL CA15.04 Reading's In Our Blood: Option 1: Read two books, one book A and one book B, Book A: Read a book with a cover that is (according to Tineye) at least 55% yellow (for the plasma) OR at least 45% red, Book B: The four blood groups are A, AB, B, and O. Read a book which features all of these letters in any combination of the title/subtitle/author name. Letters must be used at least as many times as they appear within the blood groups
The Maid, by Nita Prose Red
Chicano Bakes: Recipes for Mexican Pan Dulce, Tamales, and My Favorite Desserts, by Esteban Castillo AABAO, 1 It's a Fact ticketpoints this post: 15
Total points: 110
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 13
BB tickets: 1
GO tickets: 1
IAF tickets: 4
RACHEL CA15.05 Come Fly With Me: Read a book by an author whose initials (in order) match one of these airport codes.
The Joy and Light Bus Company, by Alexander McCall Smith AMS Amsterdam Schiphol airport points this post: 15
Total points: 125
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 14
BB tickets: 1
GO tickets: 1
IAF tickets: 4
RACHEL CA15.07 The International Court of Justice: Read a book set at least 50% in one of these countries: USA, Russia, Slovakia, France, Morocco, Somalia, China, Uganda, India, Jamaica, Lebanon, Japan, Germany, Australia and Brazil
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, by Gabrielle Zevin US (Massachusetts and California)points this post: 15
Total points: 140
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 15
BB tickets: 1
GO tickets: 1
IAF tickets: 4
RACHEL CA15.1 Found in Translation: The UN works in six official languages – English, Chinese, French, Russian, Arabic and Spanish. Read a book which was originally written in one of these six languages, excluding your native language(s)
The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Ruiz Zafón Translated from Spanish (my native language is English), 512 pages Big Book Ticketpoints this post: 15
Total points: 155
Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 16
BB tickets: 2
GO tickets: 1
IAF tickets: 4
RACHEL CA 5.07 I Do: 1 of the following words intact in the title (not subtitle): bride, groom, wed, wedding, wedded, marriage, marry, married, husband, wife
There Goes the Bride, by M.C. Beaton (bride)points this post: 5
Total points: 160
Tasks completed: 16
Books read: 17
BB tickets: 2
GO tickets: 1
IAF tickets: 4
RACHEL CA5.10 Easy Breezy: Book of your choice
The Crowded Grave by Martin Walkerpoints this post: 5
Total points: 165
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 18
BB tickets: 2
GO tickets: 1
IAF tickets: 4
Angela IL25.3 Cat's Task : Books of the Summer Months
Option 1: TWO book task
Pick one of the months within this season (i.e. June, July, August) and read one book for each of the tasks below.
Month Chosen: August
Book 1: ALL the letters of your chosen month can be found in the title of your book (ignore subtitles)
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert- 8/29
Book 2: The author of your book has first and last initials found in your chosen month.
Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin- 7/7
Points this Task: 25
Total Points: 540
Books Read: 39
Tasks Completed: 28
BB Ticket: 3
NF Ticket:
5.10 – Easy BreezyChosen and Cherished: Biblical Wisdom for Your Marriage
***Claiming IAF ticket
Points this post: 5
Total points: 280
BB tickets: 2
GO tickets: 1
IAF tickets: 5
10.9 The Invention of Duck TapeWhat If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions
DUCT found in title/subtitle
***Claiming IAF ticket
Points this post: 10
Total points: 290
BB tickets: 2
GO tickets: 1
IAF tickets: 6
Theresa15.3 - Fun in the Mud
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson
Option 2 - Manic Street Preachers / Jackson Browne
Points this post - 15
Total points - 130
Theresa20.4 - Golden Oldies - Paula S's Task: (Mid)summer in Sweden
Option 2 - Author initials NR in PICKLED HERRING
Tears Of The Moon by Nora Roberts
Points this post - 20
Total points - 150
RACHEL CA25.07 I’ve Got Sand Between My Toes "Choose 2 different options and read a book for each option.
Option 1: Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in ASSATEAGUE ISLAND / OCMD. Letters may only be used as often as they appear. You may combine the two terms to find initials (e.g. for Mark Gatiss, M in OCMD and G in ASSATEAGUE).
Flowers for the Judge, by Margery Allingham MAOption 3: Anyone who has visited Assateague, OCMD or any beach for that matter understands the phrase, “HAPPIER THAN A SEAGULL WITH A FRENCH FRY.” Read a book whose title contains a word of 4 or more letters made from this phrase. Letters may only be used as often as they appear.
Kraken: The Curious, Exciting, and Slightly Disturbing Science of Squid, by Wendy Williams slightly, It's a Fact Ticketpoints this post: 25
Total points: 190
Tasks completed: 18
Books read: 20
BB tickets: 2
GO tickets: 1
IAF tickets: 5
Theresa20.5 - Bigger is Better - Tammy AZ Task: The Compelling and Delights of Travel
Option 2 - Author initials NR in ROBERT PLANT
Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts
Points this post - 20
Total points - 170
RACHEL CA20.05 The Compelling and Delights of Travel: Option 2: Read a book where the author initials can be found in ROBERT PLANT
Lagom: Not Too Little, Not Too Much: The Swedish Art of Living a Balanced, Happy Life, by Niki Brantmark NB, It's a Fact Ticketpoints this post: 20
Total points: 210
Tasks completed: 19
Books read: 21
BB tickets: 2
GO tickets: 1
IAF tickets: 6
RACHEL CA20.03 The Number 40: No children's books. Your book must be at least 250 pages. Choose one of the following options. Read a book that has at least 2 of the following numbers in it's page count: 0, 1, 2, 4, 5. The two digits you use must be different (i.e. you cannot use 300, with 0 appearing twice).
Voice Lessons for Parents: What to Say, How to Say it, and When to Listen, by Wendy Mogel 320 pages, includes 0, 2. It's a Fact Ticketpoints this post: 20
Total points: 230
Tasks completed: 20
Books read: 22
BB tickets: 2
GO tickets: 1
IAF tickets: 7
RACHEL CA20.04 (Mid)summer in Sweden: Read a book written by a single author whose first and last initials can be found in PICKLEDHERRING.
Great British Baking Show: Favorite Flavors, by Paul Hollywood, PH It's a Fact Ticketpoints this post: 20
Total points: 250
Tasks completed: 21
Books read: 23
BB tickets: 2
GO tickets: 1
IAF tickets: 8
ROBIN PCorrected Repost of Msg 2251
15.2 Anime Past and Present
Book A - 7 and 4 in page count - Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter - 274 p
Book B - Manga/Graphic Novels - American Born Chinese - has MPG Graphic Novels
Has Middle Grade as an MPG
Books that have an IL designation of MG+ or UG may be used with no restrictions . . you must state the IL designation when you post the book.
AR Bookfinder: IL: MG+ - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1.0
Points this post: 15
Total points: 845
BB:3 GO:4 IAF: 8
RACHEL CA20.07 Enjoying Scotland: Option B) Read a book that takes place for at least 50% in Scotland.
Death of a Ghost, by M.C. Beaton This book takes place entirely in Scotland.points this post: 20
Total points: 270
Tasks completed: 22
Books read: 24
BB tickets: 2
GO tickets: 1
IAF tickets: 8
RACHEL CA5.03 Long play or single?: Authors initials first and last are found in the words vinyl record
Falling in Love, by Donna Leon DLpoints this post: 5
Total points: 275
Tasks completed: 23
Books read: 25
BB tickets: 2
GO tickets: 1
IAF tickets: 8
Readerboard Name: Kathy P20.2 Rookie at the Top: EmilyGraceR's: Jack of All Trades
Option 3: I am using 1999
Bonaventure Mystical Writings
Claiming 1 It's A Fact Ticket
Totals
Points: 180
BB: 1
GO: 0
NF: 4
Total Tasks Completed: 13
Total Books Completed: 14
20.10-Group ReadsNonfiction - Poetry:
Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman
Discussion Post
Points for this task: 20
Total points:845/845
Tasks completed: 52/52
Big Book tickets total: 2
Golden Oldies tickets total: 3
It's a Fact Tickets total:
Readerboard Name: Kathy P50.1 - Jen B 's Task: Vacation Time!
Book 1 Option 1: The Book of Summer
The book takes place in Sconset, Nantucket which is in the USA where I reside.
Pages - 432
Book 2 Option 1:One Italian Summer
The book takes place in Italy - another continent.
Pages - 255
Book 3: One Plus One
Set in the United Kingdom where I have never been but would really like to go.
Pages - 368
Totals
Points: 230
BB: 1
GO: 0
NF: 4
Total Tasks Completed: 14
Total Books Completed: 17
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20.7 Shorter is sweeter
Option A- Read a book where all the letters of SCOTLAND can be found in the title.
The Black Tides of Heaven
The bLACk TiDeS Of HeaveN
Points this task 20
Season Total 280
BB's 7
IAF 5