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SPRING CHALLENGE 2024
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AMANDA VA15.6 Rebirth, Renew, Refresh
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
retelling listed as MPG, of Rumplestiltskin
Points for this task: 15
Total points : 220
Tasks completed: 10/62
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 3
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
Andy P.Task # 20.5 - Bigger is Better - Lisa’s Task: Bowling For Dollars
Option A . Read a book where the letters WBAL can be found in the title and the author's name,
And the Birds Rained Down by Jocelyne Saucier
W in Down, B in Birds, A in And, L in Author's first name.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 640
15.6 TraitorUnstitch by Elodie Hart
Elodie Hart is a pseudonym for Sara Madderson
Points for this task: 10
Total points : 230
Tasks completed: 11/62
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 3
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
25.3: KMarieD: What’s your favorite challenge type?Option 2-1, at least 6 colors on the cover: The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende
The 6 colors are black, brown, green, grey, pink, and blue.
Option 2-2, musical instrument on the cover: Fall of Angels by Barbara Cleverly
Points this post: 25
Total points: 880
JEN B10.3 - Dusty Bin
Read a book written by an author whose initials can be found in DUSTY BIN.
Off the Map by Trish Doller
TD in DusTybin
TOTAL POINTS: 280
Sarah E50.1 - Tammy AZ's Task: Exploration Through Reading
Option 3
Book 1: The Downloaded - MPG Science Fiction
I listened to an audio, top paperback - no MMP - is The Downloaded - 190 pages
Book 2: Shards of Honor - MPG Science Fiction
I listened to an audio, top MMP is Shards of Honor - 313 pages
Book 3: Barrayar - MPG Science Fiction
I listened to an audio, top MMP is Barrayar - 389 pages
190 + 313 + 389 = 892 pages
Total Points: 420
Sarah Stewart
5.5 Welcome, Watchers of Illusion
Read a book where the title contains a word of four letters or more that can be made from the letters in KNIGHTMARE
Taken by Storm, by Tami Hoag
Word: Taken
This task: 5
Total Points: 100
5.5 Welcome, Watchers of Illusion
Read a book where the title contains a word of four letters or more that can be made from the letters in KNIGHTMARE
Taken by Storm, by Tami Hoag
Word: Taken
This task: 5
Total Points: 100
Mai5.5 Welcome, Watchers of Illusion
Title contains a word of four letters or more that can be made from the letters in KNIGHTMARE: "Night"
Night Club Volume 1 by Mark Millar
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 535
Tasks Completed: 29
Books Read: 39
NF Tickets: 22
Golden Oldies: 1
Barbara ★15.2 - It's A Match
Read two books each with a different single author, whose first or last name match. Names must match in placement.
The Iron Locket - Samantha Warren 4/26
and
He Started It - Samantha Downing 5/27
Points this task: 15
Total points: 740
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
ED5.7 Trust Nobody
Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle by Dorothy Gilman
Points for this task: 5
Total points : 210
Tasks completed: 15
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: 0
It's a Fact tickets total: 9
Tasks Completed:
5.2; 5.7; 5.10
15.8
10.2; 10.4; 10.8; 10.9
20.1; 20.2; 20.3; 20.4; 20.5; 20.6; 20.8
ED5.1 Spring Colours
No Filter by Heather Day Gilbert-
29.4% white
20.2% Blue
19.3% Grey...
Points for this task: 5
Total points : 215
Tasks completed: 16
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: 0
It's a Fact tickets total: 9
Tasks Completed:
5.1; 5.2; 5.7; 5.10
15.8
10.2; 10.4; 10.8; 10.9
20.1; 20.2; 20.3; 20.4; 20.5; 20.6; 20.8
20.3 Best Review - Lucy-Bookworm's Task: SubtitlesRead a book with a subtitle that has at least 6 words in it.
Know My Name
Subtitle: The Survivor of the Stanford Sexual Assault Case Tells Her Story
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 70
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 4
25.3: KMarieD: What’s your favorite challenge type?Option 1
Category 1
Read a book with at least a four letter word in the title or subtitle that can be spelled from the phrase TITLE WORD SPELLED FROM PHRASE
The Book Thief
Word: Thief
Category 2
Read a book with all author initials, middle initials count if the author has one, in the phrase AUTHOR INITIALS CONTAINED IN PHRASE.
Into the Water
Paula Hawkins - PH
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 95
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 6
Lindsey IL30.1 - Katrisa's Task: Spring Zodiac
Option 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 34.0
on pg. 1 of Quest Books list - https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
***2 Big Book tickets, please*** (759 pg.)
The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson
EMPEROR in title
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 480
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
IAF: 12
Tasks Completed: 25
Books Read: 33
ED20.9 Moderators Pet - Marie-Anne's Task: Card Game Memories
Option 2
A traveller on horseback: In eastern Turkey and Iran by Christina Dodwell
191p.
*****I CLAIM 1 IT'S A FACT TICKET*****
Points for this task: 20
Total points : 235
Tasks completed: 17
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: 10
Tasks Completed:
5.1; 5.2; 5.7; 5.10
15.8
10.2; 10.4; 10.8; 10.9
20.1; 20.2; 20.3; 20.4; 20.5; 20.6; 20.8; 20.9
Barbara ★25.9 - Chris MD - Dance with Me
Option 1: Read a book that is either #1, 2, or 3 in a series that has at least three books.
Murder in the Mystery Suite - Ellery Adams 3/9
(#1 in Book Retreat Mysteries; series has 9 published books )
Option 3: Read a book with either a cowboy hat or at least one western-style boot on the cover.
Redneck Cinderella - Luann McLane 5/27
Points this task: 25
Total points: 765
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
Kim O20.5 - Bigger is Better - Lisa’s Task: Bowling For Dollars
Option C: Read a book where one of these Bowling For Dollars terms: STRIKE, SPARE, PIN PAL or JACKPOT can be made using letters in the Title.
Flaubert's Parrot Word = spare
Points this task: 20
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Totals:
Points: 90
Big Book - 500+: 2
Big Book - 750+: 0
Golden Oldie: 0
It's a Fact: 1
Kim O20.6 It's a Fact - Jammin Jenny's Task: TV Family Fun
Option 1: Password - Read a book with MPG humor
Nuclear Family: A Tragicomic Novel in Letters
Points this task: 20
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Totals:
Points: 110
Big Book - 500+: 2
Big Book - 750+: 0
Golden Oldie: 0
It's a Fact: 1
Lisa MD30.4 - Cat's Task: Books of Oceania
Option 1:
Book 1 - Set 70% in 1or more countries in Oceania
Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
384 pgs
Set at a ski resort in Australia.
Book 2 - Author born in Oceania
Dark Corners by Megan Goldin
343 pgs
Born in Melbourne, Australia according to Bing:
https://www.bing.com/search?q=where+w...
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COMPLETED TASKS:
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 650 / 1100
Total Books Read: 49
Total Tasks Completed: 37 / 61
Big Book Tickets: 4
Golden Oldies Tickets: 1
IAF Tickets: 8
Lisa MD20.6 - It's a Fact - Jammin Jenny's Task: TV Family Fun
Option 4: Author name matches panel member - Lee Merriwether
Worth Dying For by Lee Child
511 pgs
I claim a BB ticket
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COMPLETED TASKS:
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 670 / 1100
Total Books Read: 50
Total Tasks Completed: 38 / 61
Big Book Tickets: 5
Golden Oldies Tickets: 1
IAF Tickets: 8
The Fab 4Opt 1 - Read book where part of author's name matches John, Paul, George or Richard
Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul
Used Paul
Opt 3 Read a book with a word or 4 or more letters found in the title of one of the songs on Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band OR on Magical Mystery Tour – words must match exactly
In Bed with the Earl
Song: Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds - used With from book title and song title
Points: 25
Total/challenge: 640
25.3 Favorite Challenge Type?Cat 1/Opt 1 - Read a book with at least a four letter word in the title or subtitle that can be spelled from the phrase TITLE WORD SPELLED FROM PHRASE
The Kill Artist- ARTIST
A,R,S-phRASe
T,I,T - TITle
Opt 2 - Read a book with all author initials, middle initials count if the author has one, in the phrase AUTHOR INITIALS CONTAINED IN PHRASE
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
A.H in AutHor
Points: 25
Total/challenge: 665
Truitt_T5.7 - Trust Nobody
Task: MPG Espionage or Spy Thriller
Slow Horses by Mick Herron
MMPB: Slow Horses
MPG both Espionage and Spy Thriller
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 1080 / 1085
10.9 - Beware the Ides of MarchRead a book with a title word of four letters or more that can be made from the letters in BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH.
Here We Go Again
State the word: HERE
Total Points: 160
20.9 Moderators Pet - Marie-Anne's Task: Card Game MemoriesOption 3:
Read a book that is either #1, #3 or #4 in a series and has at least one of the digits 1, 3, or 4 in year of first publication.
Dune (#1 in series, 1965 pub date.)
Total Points: 180
30.4 - Cat's Task: Books of OceaniaOption 1: Two Book Option
Book 1: Read a book that is set (at least 70%) in one or more countries in Oceania, or is about one or more countries in Oceania (if Non-Fiction).
St Kilda Blues (Charlie Berlin #3) by Geoffrey McGeachin
Set 90% in Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Book 2: Read a book that is written by an author born in a country in Oceania.
A Man Lay Dead (Roderick Alleyn #1) by Ngaio Marsh
author born in New Zealand
Total this Post:30
Season Total: 720
Task 15.6 - Rebirth, Renew, Refreshretelling of classic story Jane Eyre
Salt & Broom
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1030 points
Line5.4
Read a book by a single author where the author's initials (first and last) can be found in CARL LINNAEUS.
i read Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
points for this task: 5
total points: 20
books read: 4
taasks done: 4
Delicious Dee10.4 - The Adventure Game
The Long Game
Points this Post: 10
Points Total: 985
Big Book Ticket: 3
Its a Fact: 11
Golden Oldie: 1
JEN B10.2 - Pointless
Read a book with a page count containing two or more zeros
The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain
400 pages
TOTAL POINTS: 290
Delicious Dee25.7 - Lora - Happy St. Patrick's Day
Option1 -
- according to tineye, the cover is 67% green (https://labs.tineye.com/color/f73c215...)Option 2 - When All Is Said - found on pg2 of the Ireland book list
Points this Post: 25
Points Total: 1010
Big Book Ticket: 3
Its a Fact: 11
Golden Oldie: 1
CathyG30.3 - MAZZA1's task - Looking Forward to the Olympics
For this task you must read 2 books. Choose 1 option and read BOTH tasks for that option. In ALL cases the title tasks mean TITLE ONLY, no subtitles.
No books with Children's MPG or Manga or Graphic Novels allowed
Required: State the option.
Option 4 - Palace Of Versailles
a) Read a book with a a word in the title which CONTAINS but does NOT BEGIN with Q
Belgrave Square by Anne Perry
b) Read a book that is part of a series of FIVE and ONLY FIVE primary works. ONLY whole numbers count. The series name must be apparent in greyscale on the GR book page.
Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe
Points this post: 30
Total points: 400
Tasks completed: 17/61
It's a Fact: 1
CathyG25.12 - Shelby - A Birdish Year
Help Thread
So in honor of my this idea and my book club for this task, read two books, one from two different options. Also, all books chosen for this task must have a female author.
Option 1: Hope –Read a book from the first 25 pages of the List: Books that Should be Made Into Movies Required: State the page that your book is found on.
The Law of Attractionby N.M. Silber p4
Option 3: Happiness –Read a book that has a cover that’s at least 75% according to Tineye of any combination of the colors associated with happiness…yellow, orange, pink, or red.
Required: Post the Cover
Return Billionaire to Sender by Annika Martin
Points this post: 25
Total points: 425
Tasks completed: 18/61
It's a Fact: 1
CathyG25.3: KMarieD: What’s your favorite challenge type?
This is a 2-book task based on common task challenges. Pick an option and read a book for each category in that option. You may read one book that is 500+ pages if it fits both categories of your chosen option.
REQUIRED: state the option you have chosen
Option 1 – Using a phrase to spell title words or contain author initials, letters can only be used as often as they appear
Category 1 –Read a book with at least a four letter word in the title or subtitle that can be spelled from the phrase TITLE WORD SPELLED FROM PHRASE
The Last Chance Motel by Karen Hawkins
approved post #209
REQUIRED: State the word last
Category 2 –Read a book with all author initials, middle initials count if the author has one, in the phrase AUTHOR INITIALS CONTAINED IN PHRASE
When Stars Collide by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Points this post: 25
Total points: 450
Tasks completed: 19/61
It's a Fact: 1
Joanne MI25.12 Shelby - A Birdish Year
Option 2 - Read a book where a leading character is/becomes pregnant
Saints for All Occasions-
from GR's MP:
Theresa is gregarious; she is thrilled by their new life in Boston and besotted with the fashionable dresses and dance halls on Dudley Street. But when Theresa ends up pregnant
Option 4
Initial's in ACTOR, WRITER, and/or PRODUCER
The Anarchy: The East India Company, Corporate Violence, and the Pillage of an Empire by William Dalrymple W in Writer D in Producer.
Claiming 1 IAF
Claiming 1 BB at 544 pages
Points this task 25
Season Total 425
BB's this task 1
IAF this task 1
BB's 3
IAF 8
trishhartuk5.6 Tiger, Tiger
Read a book that features a tiger on the cover.
Loot, Tania James
Read the kindle edition. Top PB: here (304pg)
Points this Task: 5
Books Read: 1
Total Points: 720
Tasks Completed:43
It’s a Fact Tickets: 4
Golden Oldie Tickets: 2
Task 25.7 - Happy St. Patrick's Day500+ total pages
option 1: green cover, 317+ pages
The Last Graduate
388 pages
option 2b: on p1 of Ireland Books list
Small Things Like These
116 pages
388+116 = 504 pages
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1055 points
Mod
Read a book written by an author whose initials can be found in DUSTY BIN. Letters may be used only as often as they appear.
read Finders Keepers by Natalie Barelli
points this post 10
total points: 965
Mod
10.4 - The Adventure GameThe Eyes and the Impossible
MPG Adventure
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 7.0
Total points: 140
Lisa MD30.2 - Susan A's Task: Word Search
Bk 1: Title word made from Letters in Author name
Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond by Henry Winkler
246 pgs
Title Word: "Henry" made from HENRY winkler
Bk 2: Author name found in Title
The Truth about the Devlins by Lisa Scottoline
384 pgs
Author Name: "Lisa" found in "the truth Aout the devLInS
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COMPLETED TASKS:
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 700 / 1100
Total Books Read: 52
Total Tasks Completed: 39 / 61
Big Book Tickets: 5
Golden Oldies Tickets: 1
IAF Tickets: 8
Mod
Read a book from one of these lists:
read Eliza and Her Monsters
found on page one of Neurodiverse Characters
points this post 15
total points 980
Reader name: Marie-AnneTask 20.10: Groupread: How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse by K. Eason. Posted comment #20 in discussion thread.
Totals: 20
Books: 1
Summary Totals: 90
Books: 5
Tasks: 4
Big books tickets: 1 (500) 0 (750) 0 (1,000)
EMurphy20.2 Rookie at the Top-JenJ IA's Task: LEGO Masters-Play Well, Read Well!
Option 4b: Title of at least 3 words where each word must share at least one letter with the word preceding it Only One Survives by Hannah Mary McKinnon
*Survives shares "E" with One, One shares "O" with Only
This Task:
Points: 20
Books Read: 1
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
IAF Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 390
Books Read: 25
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
IAF Ticket: 8
Tasks Completed: 16
EMurphy15.5 Survey Says - Won or been nominated for Goodreads Choice Awards Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
*Won Horror in 2022
This Task:
Points: 15
Books Read: 1
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
IAF Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 405
Books Read: 26
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
IAF Ticket: 8
Tasks Completed: 17
EMurphy10.8 Spring Forward - Next book in a series that you've already started Glass Houses by Louise Penny
*New to me, last read #1-12
This Task:
Points: 10
Books Read: 1
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
IAF Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 415
Books Read: 27
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
IAF Ticket: 8
Tasks Completed: 18
EMurphy5.2 What Goes Around... - Book that is new-to-you but NOT bought new Cut by Patricia McCormick
*New to me and I got from the library
This Task:
Points: 5
Books Read: 1
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
IAF Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 420
Books Read: 28
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
IAF Ticket: 8
Tasks Completed: 19
EMurphy20.4 Golden Oldies-Hannelore's Task: I Really Like This Bowl
Option 1: 50% yellow cover
by Jesmyn Ward76% according to Tineye
This Task:
Points: 20
Books Read: 1
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
IAF Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 440
Books Read: 29
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
IAF Ticket: 8
Tasks Completed: 20
Reader name: Marie-AnneTask 50.1: Exploration through reading - Option 2
Book 1: Africa: The Automaton's Wife by Vered Ehsani. Set entirely in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa documented on GR main page. 230 pages.
Book 2: Europe: The 7th Woman by Frederique Molay is set entirely in Paris, France, documented on GR main page. 249 pages.
Book 1: North America: Generous Death by Nancy Pickard is set in Port Frederick & Boston, Massachusetts (US) documented on GR main page. 314 pages.
Total pages: 230 + 249 + 314 = 793 > 750 required.
Totals: 50
Books: 3
Summary Totals: 140
Books: 8
Tasks: 5
Big books tickets: 1 (500) 0 (750) 0 (1,000)
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Cadillac Beach by Tim Dorsey
#6 in the Serge Storms series- This book is new to me.
previously read The Stingray Shuffle by Tim Dorsey
Points for this task: 10
Total points : 205
Tasks completed: 14
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: 0
It's a Fact tickets total: 9
Tasks Completed:
5.2; 5.10
15.8
10.2; 10.4; 10.8; 10.9
20.1; 20.2; 20.3; 20.4; 20.5; 20.6; 20.8