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FALL CHALLENGE 2023
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Completed Tasks: PLEASE DO NOT DELETE ANY POST IN THIS THREAD!
Amy FL15.9 Space Exploration
A Million Suns - set on the spaceship Godspeed
Points this post: 15
Total points: 915
20.1 Earning a PhD I chose option C and I read Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett - main character is a high school student
New Point Total: 20
20.3 Toto, I Have a Feeling We're Not in Alaska Anymore I chose option 2 and read Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano - set entirely in Virginia
Point Total: 40
20.5 Pre-Loved I read Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano - 357 pages
This book is new to me!
New Total: 60
30.3 Going Stateside I chose option 1
State - Kansas - KS
Book A - Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter (KS)
Book B - If It Bleeds by Stephen King (SK)
New Total: 90
SUSAN A50.1 Angela IL's Task: Sort by...
Option 3 - shortest page count
Building Forever by Kaje Harper
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB, paperback here
100 pages
added to TBR Oct 14, 2017
Option 4: random
Ancient History by A.J. Truman
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB , paperback here
316 pages
added to TBR Sept 4, 2022
Option 5: starts with A
After That Night by Karin Slaughter
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB, paperback here
422 pages
added to TBR June 1 2023
(I had to skip a few A books until I found a book that met the total page requirement of 750 pages)
100 + 316 + 422 = 838 > 750 pages
Points this post: 50
Total Points: 50
SUSAN A30.5 - Nick KY's Task: True Chills
Opt. 1. Read a biography
Jane Austen by Elizabeth Jenkins
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB, paperback here
MPG biography and nonfiction
287 pgs
Option 2: Psychological Horror list
Carrie by Stephen King
I listened to the first audiobook on the page in the link above (I couldn't find the right edition using the add/book feature), MMPB HERE
PAGE 1 of list
272 pages
287 + 272 = 559 > 500 pages
Current Points: 50
Points this Post: 30
New Total Points: 50 + 30 = 80
Susan A30.4 - Katrisa's Task: Going Home
Option 2: title word found in South Mission Beach
Fifty Degrees South: The battle at the end of the world novella
Word = South
218 pages
Option 4A - San Diego: Read a book with a page count that has two of the same digits next to
Sudden Death by David Rosenfelt
I listened to audiobook, MMPB HERE
336 pages
218 + 336 = 554 > 500
Current Points: 80
Points this post: 30
New Total Points: 80 + 30 = 110
SUSAN A30.3 - Mazza1's Task: Going Stateside
OPTION 1 - State California - CA
Forward - CA
An Unexpected Kiss by Cindy Roland Anderson
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB, paperback HERE
Reversed - AC
A Deadly Affair by Agatha Christie
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB, paperback here
Current Points: 110
Points this post: 30
Total points: 110 + 30 =140
SUSAN A30.2 - Cat's Task: Books of the Autumn Months
Month: OCTOBER
Option 1
Book 1: ALL the letters of your chosen month can be found in the title of your book
The Definitive Biography of P.D.Q. Bach by Peter Schickele
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB, paperback here
The DEfinitive BiOgRaphy Of P.D.Q. BaCh
Book 2: initials found in your chosen month
Tangled by Emma Chase
I listened to audiobook, MMPB HERE
initial E C found in October
Current Points: 140
points this post: 30
total points: 140 + 30 = 170
Susan A30.1 - JennRenee's Task: Board Gaming in the Fall!
Option 1: set in NJ
Open and Shut by David Rosenfelt
I listened to audiobook, MMPB HERE
NJ setting listed on book's main page
Option 3: Read a book that is part of series.
Beta Untamed by Eve Langlais
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB, paperback here
series: Feral Pack #2, listed in grayscale on book's main page
Current points: 170
points this post: 30
new total points: 170 + 30 =200
Susan A25.10 - RedSycamore's Task: It's My Party!
Using Option 4 twice
Option 4: Keep in the Halloween spirit by reading a book with MPG Paranormal, Horror,
Book 1
The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James
I listened to audiobook, MMPB HERE
MPG paranormal
Book 2
Elevation by Stephen King
I listened to audiobook, MMPB HERE
MPG Horror
Current Points: 200
points this post: 25
new total points: 200 + 25 = 225
SUSAN A25.9 - Mary P's Task: My Favorite Fall Genres
Option 1 Horror
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
I listened to audiobook, MMPB HERE
MPG Horror
320 pages
Option 3: Psychological Thriller
One By One by Freida McFadden
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB, paperback here
found on PAGE 6
293 pages
320 + 293 = 613 > 500 pages
Current points: 225
points this post: 25
new total points: 225 + 25 = 250
SUSAN A25.8 Tien’s Task: Pokémon Go
Book 1: initials can be found in “Pokémon Go”.
A Merciful Truth by Kendra Elliot
I listened to audibook, no MMPB, PAPERBACK HERE
initials KE found in Pokemon GO
Book 2: type* of Pokémon in the title
The Ice Harvest by Scott Phillips
I listened to audiobook, MMPB HERE
Pokemon type = ICE
Current points: 250
points this post: 25
new total = 250 + 25 = 275
SUSAN A25.7 - MegSCL's Task: It's Called Autumn!!
Book 1: Read a book with a term in the title or subtitle from this list of differences
The Humbug Holiday by Lane Hayes (paperback version: The Humbug Holiday: M/M Age-Gap Holiday Romance )
vacation/holiday
Book 2: spelled differently
The Duelist's Seduction by Lauren Smith
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB, PAPERBACK HERE
Double L - duellist / duelist
approved in help thread
Current points: 275
points this post: 25
new total= 275 + 25 = 300
SUSAN A25.6 - Robin P's Task: Four and More
Book 1: 4 letter word = TREE
Jon and Mack's Terrifying Tree Troubles by A.J. Sherwood
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB, paperback here
Book 2: TREE found in ExeTER
Emily Goes to Exeter by Marion Chesney
I listened to audiobook, MMPB HERE
the letters of the 4 letter word tree are found within the 6 letter word Exeter
Current points: 300
points this post : 25
new total: 300 + 25 = 325
SUSAN A25.4 - Kristina Simon's task: Sailing Abaco
Option 3: #2 in series
Fourkeeps by Jayne Rylon
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB, PAPERBACK HERE
#2 Ever After Duet ( in the GR title listing in grayscale )
Option 5: set in New Hampshire
Love Me Again by Max Walker
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB, Paperback here
setting New Hampshire listed on book main page
Current points: 325
points this post: 25
new total: 325 + 25 = 350
SUSAN A25.3 - Jen B's Task: Grease (Is the Word)
Option 1: Summer Nights
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB, paperback here
MPG Romance that has exactly TWO people on the cover
Option 3: Hopelessly Devoted To You
Exit Strategy by Martha Wells
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB, paperback here
two word title, first letters E S found in PINKLADIES
current total: 350
points this post: 25
new total: 350 + 25 = 375
StaceyNC5.8 - Sit Down For What You Believe In
Read a book where the author’s first and last initials can be found in ROSA PARKS.
Book: Obsidio
Completed: 11/22/23
Author: Amie Kaufman
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 305
Tasks Completed:18
StaceyNC10.3 - Great Exhibition
Read a book where the authors first & last initials can be found in CRYSTAL PALACE
Book: Mile High
Completed: 11/9/23
Author: Liz Tomforde
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 315
Tasks Completed: 19
StaceyNC15.9 Space Exploration
Read a book set at least 50% on a space shuttle, spaceship, or a space station
Book: Gemina
Completed: 11/18/23
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 330
Tasks Completed: 20
StaceyNC20.6 - It's A Fact - EmilyGraceR's Task: In Pursuit of Trivia
Option 2:
Read a book whose authors first and last initials can be found in the word TRIVIAL PURSUIT
Book: Things We Left Behind
Completed: 10/28/23
Author: Lucy Score
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 350
Tasks Completed: 21
StaceyNC20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Terri FL's Task - ChatGPT
Option B: Read a book with cover art that includes any of these weather phenomena, storms, or natural disasters: rain, tidal wave, tornado, snow, or stormy skies (lightning or dark clouds).
Book:
Completed: 11/14/23
Pages: 392
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 370
Tasks completed: 22
Kristina Marie25.6 - Robin P's Task: Four and More
Read 2 books as described below:
Book 1 – There is at least one word of exactly 4 letters in the title (not subtitle).
Required: State the word.
The Cat Who Played Post Office by Lilian Jackson Braun
Audiobook. The MMPB has 192 pages.
The 4 letter word is POST.
Book 2 – There is one word of 5 or more letters in the title (not subtitle) which contains the 4 letters in your first title.
Required: State the word.
Heartstopper: Volume Two by Alice Oseman
POST can be found in Heartstopper.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 740
Kristina Marie50.1 Angela IL's Task: Sort by...
Read three books, each from different options. The three books must total at least 750 pages.
Option 1: Read the book that has been on your TBR the longest or the shortest.
Required: State date added to your TBR list
The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
Audiobook. The MMPB has 368 pages.
Added to my TBR on October 17, 2023.
Option 2: Read the book that has the lowest rating on your TBR or the highest.
Required: State the rating at time of reading
Bumped by Megan McCafferty
This book has 326 pages. The rating at the time of reading was 3.12.
Option 3: Read the book that has the shortest page count or that has the longest page count.
The Christmas Pearl by Dorothea Benton Frank
Audiobook. The MMPB has 247 pages.
This book had the shortest page count.
368+326+247= 941 pages
Points this post: 50
Total points: 790
TessaVanessaChallenge 5.6 We've Got Reading Down to a Fine Art
We Served the People: My Mother's Stories by Emei Burell
Word=People
Artwork=Liberty leading the People
Points this post: 5
Total points: 655
Task completed: 40
Challenge 5.8 Sit Down For What You Believe InAvatar: Tsu'tey's Pathby Sherri L. Smith
Points this post: 5
Total points: 660
Task completed: 41
Readerboard Name Jammin JennyFall 2023 SRC
5.9 – How to Save a Language
Read a book with a word of 4 or more letters in the title found in ONE MILLION WELSH SPEAKERS. Letters may be used only as often as they appear.
How to Sell a Haunted House, the word is SELL
Points this post: 5
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
Total Points: 330
BB Tickets: 1
GO Tickets: 1
It's a Fact Tickets: 8
TessaVanessaChallenge 50.1 Angela IL's Task: Sort by...
Option 1: Misadventures with a Twin by Elizabeth Hayley
Added to my to-read list on October 17, 2023
208 pages
Option 4: Tag Along by Tom Ryan
208 pages
Option 5: 21st Birthday by James Patterson
432 pages
Points this post: 50
Total points: 710
Task completed: 42
Readerboard Name Jammin JennyFall 2023 SRC
30.1 - JennRenee's Task: Board Gaming in the Fall!
Option 3. Micah part of the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series
Option 4. Flip-Flops and Murder
Points this post: 30
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
Total Points: 360
BB Tickets: 1
GO Tickets: 1
It's a Fact Tickets: 8
Barbara ★50.1 - Angela IL's Task: Sort by...
Option 1: Read the book that has been on your TBR the longest or the shortest. Sort by Date Added.
Intimate Enemies: A Novel - Shana Abe (416 pages) 11/23
(added to TBR day I started on GR, Feb 1, 2009)
My Shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Option 2: Read the book that has the lowest rating on your TBR or the highest. Sort by Avg Rating.
The Child of Venlet - K.C. Nuzum (268 pages) 11/12
(highest Rating 5.0)
My shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Option 5: Read a book that starts with an A or starts with a Z.
An Argumentation of Historians - Jodi Taylor 11/25
(Title starts with A)
TOTAL PAGES: Book 1 (416 pages) + Book 2 (268 pages) + Book 3 (465 pages) = 1149 > 750
Points this task: 50
Total points: 540
Big Book Tickets: 500 (2) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
ROBIN P25.5 Lois' Task: Hear! Here!
2 titles with homophones - two & to
A Tale of Two Murders
Now Is Not the Time to Panic - listened to audiobook, paperback is Now Is Not the Time to Panic
Points this post: 25
Total points: 920
BB:6 GO:9 IAF:11
Aimee G5.4 - Apocalypse Not
Read a book with the MPG Post Apocalyptic or Apocalyptic
The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham
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Points for this task: 5
Total points: 315
BB: 5
GO: 3
IaF: 4
Christine V10.7 - Guinness
System Collapse
Points this post: 10
Total points: 170
Tasks completed: 11
Books read: 13
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=1, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=2)
It's A Fact: 0
SUSAN A25.2 - Delicious Dee's Task: The Big Bang Theory
Option 3 - Season 9
Book A – read a book with AT LEAST a three-letter word in the title
that shares a word with one of the seasons episodes from this list.
Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie
I listened to the audiobook, MMPB HERE
Season 9, episode 3
The Bachelor Party Corrosion
Book B
Her Mate's Secret Baby by Grace Goodwin
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB, paperback here
#9 Interstellar Brides Program - series name and number must be indicated in the GR title listing in grayscale parentheses following the title
Current Points: 375
points this task: 25
new total: 375 +25 = 400
ROBIN P5.6 We've Got Reading Down to a Fine Art
Read a book with a word of 4 or more letters in the title that matches a word in the name of an art piece at the Louvre from this list
The Death of Vivek Oji
from Death of a Virgin
Points this post: 5
Total points: 925
BB:6 GO:9 IAF:11
SUSAN A25.1 - Andy P.’s Task: “Eat Your Words”
PATED eats IN to become PAINTED
Book 1:
Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
I listened to audiobook, MMPB HERE
368 pages
Key Word in title: IN
Book 2:
Christmas in Painted Pony Creek: A Holiday Romance Novel by Linda Lael Miller
288 pages
Keyword in title: PAINTED
368 + 288 = 656 > 500 pages
Current total: 400
points this post: 25
new total: 425
Task 10.7 - GuinnessRead a book with a cover that is 70% or more black & white & grey according to TinEye
Required: post the cover
Abracadaver (Sergeant Cribb #3) (1972) by Peter Lovesey (Paperback 233 pages)
According to TinEye
GREY: 44.7 + 21.4 = 66.1
BLACK: 29.7
66.1 + 29.7 = 95.8% Black and Grey
44.7 %#7d7a7b
Grey
29.7 %#0d0003
Black
21.4 %#414141
Grey
1.5 %#501819
Brown
1.3 %#842a29
Red
0.8 %#ad3434
Red
0.5 %#c63231
Red
260 + 10 = 270
Tasks Completed: 15
Points for this post: 10
Points thus far: 260 + 10 = 270
Books read: 21
Pages read: 5,905
Read but not claimed: 01
Goodreads Authors: 14
Golden Oldies: 00
It’s a Fact (Non-Fiction): 02
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Readerboard name: Michelle in Alaska20.2 - Rookie at the Top - MaryPDX’s Task: Open to Interpretation.
Option 1. Read a book with a MPG of 'Romance.'
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (419 p.)
➸ Total Points: 120
➸ Total Pages: 4,015
Delicious Dee15.3 Rock ‘N’ Roll is born
Book A - Fake It Till You Make It - YOU for I'm Counting on You
Book B - Northern Lights - Nora Roberts - NR found in ROCK N ROLL; claiming 1 big book ticket - the MMPB is 637pgs
Points this Post: 15
Points Total: 790
Its a Fact Tickets: 9
Big Book Tickets: 7
Golden Oldies: 1
Delicious Dee20.8 - Nickels and Dimes - Julia103's Task - Loose Change
Penny for Your Secrets - Penny from the US
Points this Post: 20
Points Total: 810
Its a Fact Tickets: 9
Big Book Tickets: 7
Golden Oldies: 1
Task 20.2 - Open to InterpretationOption 1: Read a book with a MPG tag of ROMANCE, History, Business or War.
Diamond Head (2015) by Cecily Wong (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover 312 pages)
270 + 20 = 290
Tasks Completed: 16
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 270 + 20 = 290
Books read: 22
Pages read: 6,217
Read but not claimed: 01
Goodreads Authors: 15
Golden Oldies: 00
It’s a Fact (Non-Fiction): 02
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
SUSAN A20.10 - Group Reads
The Witches of Moonshyne Manor by Bianca Marais
group discussion
current points: 425
points this post: 20
new total: 425 + 20 = 445
SUSAN A20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Terri FL's Task - ChatGPT
Option C: book set in a rural or Amish community
Shamed by Linda Castillo
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB, paperback here
From book desccription : Kate’s investigation brings her to an isolated Old Order Amish settlement
352 pages
current points: 445
points this post: 20
new total: 445 + 20 = 465
SUSAN A20.8 - Nickels and Dimes - Julia103's Task - Loose Change
Angel At My Door: Amazing Things That Happen When Angels Show Up! by Robert Strand
I listened to audiobook, no MMPB, PAPERBACK HERE
angel - English gold coin introduced by Edward IV in 1465
current points: 465
points this post: 20
new total: 465 + 20 = 485
SUSAN A20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - KSMary's Task: Season of Change
Option 1 – Read a book with a main character who is a military service member
Kidnapped by the SEAL by Amy Gamet
PAPERBACK HERE
MC is a Navy Seal - mentioned in book description
current points: 485
points this post: 20
new total: 485 + 20 = 505
SUSAN A20.6 - It's A Fact - EmilyGraceR's Task: In Pursuit of Trivia
Option 2: Read a book whose authors first and last initials can be found in the word TRIVIAL PURSUIT
Seducing an Heiress on a Train by Lauren Smith
paperback here
author initials L S found in trivial pursuit
current points: 505
oints this post: 20
new total: 525
SUSAN A20.5 - Bigger is Better - Insiyah's Task: Pre-Loved
Read a book that has 3 and 5 in the page count. The book must be new to you
I Am Not A Serial Killer by Dan Wells
I listened to audiobook, MMPB HERE
350 pages
Dan Wells is new to me author
current points: 525
points this post: 20
new total: 525 + 20 = 545
SUSAN A20.4 - Golden Oldies - Paula S's Task: Autumn in Sweden
Option 2: Read a book with a lit candle on the cover.
Santa Viking by Sandra Hill
paperback here
current points: 545
points this post: 20
new total: 545 + 20 = 565
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5.1 – For the Horde!
Star of the North - set mostly in North Korea
Points this post: 5
Total points: 900