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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2024
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Book 1-
Avenging Angel by Kristen Ashley / 454 pg PB is greater than 400 pgs
Book 2-
Murder on the Ballarat Train by Kerry Greenwood / 151 pg PB is less than 200 pgs
Points this post: 15
Total points: 530
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A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn / chosen for Summer 2024 Fiction Victorian group read
link to post: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Points this post: 20
Total points: 550
25.6 - Delicious Dee's Task - Chronicles of St Mary’s and the Time PoliceRead TWO books from DIFFERENT options with total page count EXCEEDING 500.
Option 2: Read a book whose author shares a name with one of the characters
CHARACTER: William Randall
Page Count: 253
Lies We Believe About God by William Paul Young
**Claiming 1 It's A Fact Ticket**
Option 3: Read a book that shares a 4+ letter word with one of the books in the series.
SERIES BOOK: The Girl with a Pearl in her Nose (#11.2)
WORD: with
Page Count: 344 pages
In the Electric Mist With Confederate Dead
Total Page Count: 253 + 344 = 597
New Points: 25
Total Points: 270
Tickets as of this post: BB(4), GO(3), IaF(3)
10.2 - Celebrating DadsRead a book with a "dad" or "child" word in the title, plurals may be used.
Where Are the Children?
New Points: 10
Total Points: 280
Tickets as of this post: BB(4), GO(3), IaF(3)
ROBIN P5.2 Hop Hop Jump
Word One-Ten or Home in Title
Two Rogues Make a Right - read ebook linked mmpb
Points this post: 5
Total points: 700
BB:1 GO:7 IAF:7
15.4 Anyone For Croquet?A: Read a book which is either #6 or #9 in a series. The series must be apparent in greyscale on the GR book page.
Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie
**I'd like a Golden Oldie ticket for Lord Edgware Dies (first published: 1933)**
B: Read a book which features either an animal/bird (real only, no fictional creatures like unicorns or phoenixes) or playing card(s) on the cover.
by Agatha Christie**I'd like a Golden Oldie ticket for
Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (first published: 1934)**
Points this Task: 15
Season Total: 540
GO tickets this post: 2
Total IAFs to date: 4
Total GO tickets to date: 3
Total BB tickets to date: 3
5.1; 5.2; 5.3; 5.4; 5.5; 5.6; 5.7; 5.8; 5.9; 5.10
10.1; 10.2; ...; 10.4; ...; 10.6; ...; ...; 10.9; 10.10
15.1; ...; ...; 15.4.; 15.5; 15.6; 15.7; ...; 15.9; 15.10
...; 20.2; 20.3; 20.4; ...; 20.6; 20.7; 20.8; 20.9; 20.10
25.4; 25.5; 25.6;
30.1; ...; 30.3; 30.4;
Barbara ★10.6 - Pride
Read a book with one of the following MPGs: LGBT, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Queer
Until We're Home - Lina Langley 8/18
Points this task: 10
Total points: 545
10.6 - PrideRead a book with one of the following MPGs: LGBT, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Queer
What the Bible Really Says about Homosexuality
**Claiming 1 It's A Fact Ticket**
New Points: 10
Total Points: 290
Tickets as of this post: BB(4), GO(3), IaF(4)
5.7 We All ScreamRead a book by an author born in the 1980's.
The Brides of High Hill by Nghi Vo
Author Born Dec 4th, 1981 according to Wikipedia.
New Points: 5
Total Points: 295
Tickets as of this post: BB(4), GO(3), IaF(4)
Kathy KS30.4 Nick KY’s Task: Lots of Books
Read two books from two different options. must total at least 500 pages.
Option 1. Read a book whose author's initials can be found sequentially in SUMMERMEANSREADINGLOTSOFBOOKS.
From This Moment by Kim Vogel Sawyer
KS= ...booKS
I listened to an audiobook; pb-352 p. (no mmpb)
Option 2. Read a book from the first 25 pages of the “Comedy” list. State the page.
Starter Villain by John Scalzi
Found on page 5 of list
Pages: 264
Total pages: 352+264=616 (>500)
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Points for this task: 30
Total points : 370
Tasks completed: 17/52
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 4
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: 2
Jen K25.5 - Cat's Task - Books of Asia
Option 2: Foul Heart Huntsman by Chloe Gong- 560 pages
Set in Shanghai, China (blurb) and author born in Shanghai (author blurb)
***Requesting 1 BB ticket @ 560 pages***
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Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 525
BB: 2
IAF: 3
Jen K25.2 - Mazza1's Task: Title Pairs
OPTION 1:
Book 1: Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch- 275 pages
Book 2: Witch King -415 pages
275+415 > 600 pages
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Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 550
BB: 2
IAF: 3
Rockynook20.5 - Summer Scavenger Hunt
Summer item on cover
by Liv ConstantineItem: broad rimmed sun hat
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 385
Rockynook5.8 - Sand Made Castles
castle on cover
by Sarah J. MaasPoints this Post: 5
Total Points: 390
Rockynook5.3 - TAG You're It!
3 word title, or one word with 3 letters
A Murderous Relation by Deanna Raybourn
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 395
CathyG20.5 - Bigger is Better: Lisa MD's Summer Scavenger Hunt
Scan your bookshelves or TBR to find any of these items associated with summer on the cover and read that book. Required: post the cover
Swimsuits: any kind one piece, bikini, board shorts, swim trunks, speedo
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Points this post: 20
Total points: 425
Books read: 30
Tasks completed: 19/52
Its a Fact: 3
CathyG20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Laure's Task: Dragons of Summer
Option 2. For this option, read a book from the Dragonlance series or a book featuring a dragon as one of the characters.
The Treasure Keeper by Shana Abe
"Creatures of extraordinary beauty, power, and sensuality, they possess the ability to shape-shift from human to dragon and back again."
Points this post: 20
Total points: 445
Books read: 31
Tasks completed: 20/52
Its a Fact: 3
CathyG15.4 Anyone For Croquet?
Pick one of the following options:
Required State the option.
Option 1 - Read two books, book A and book B.
A: Read a book which is either #6 or #9 in a series. The series must be apparent in greyscale on the GR book page.
B: Read a book which features either an animal/bird (real only, no fictional creatures like unicorns or phoenixes) or playing card(s) on the cover.
Required: post the cover.
Option 2 - Read one book which satisfies both requirements of option 1.
Peppermint Barked by Leslie Budewitz
Points this post: 15
Total points: 460
Books read: 32
Tasks completed: 21/52
Its a Fact: 3
MEGSCL20.7- Shorter is Sweeter : Barbara ★' s Task - Scotland or Bust
Option 3 - Question 7 - mpg WAR
*nonfic - IAF ticket
TOTAL
545 points - 3 big book - 9 IAF
MEGSCL15.5 Do You Have A Flag?
Initials in CAPTURETHEFLAG -Broken Harbour by Tana French
**533 pages - 1 big book ticket
TOTAL
550 points - 4 big book - 9 IAF
MEGSCL15.8 Summer Sweets
2 authors writing together - Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter? by Nicci French
**532 pages - 1 big book ticket
TOTAL
565 points - 5 big book - 9 IAF
Readerboard name: D5.1 Dodge the Ball
Read a book whose title does not contain the letters HIT.
Pop. 1280 by Jim Thompson
Points this post: 5
Total points: 55
Readerboard name: D10.4 - Summer Songs
Read a book with title word (not subtitle) of at least 3 letters shared with your chosen song title
Song title: Here Comes the Sun
Word: HERE
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
Points this post: 10
Total points: 65
Readerboard name: D15.3 Let The Games Begin
I chose Option 2 - Read one book which satisfies both requirements of option 1.
The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson
A. blue, yellow, black, green, and red. Read a book whose cover is at least 75% made up of any combination of these colours
blue 6.1
yellow 1.1
black 79.7
green 1.0
red none
87.9% total
B. Countries who have previously hosted the Summer Olympics include USA, etc. Read a book at least 50% set in one of these countries.
Country: USA (Maine) stated on GR data. Set almost entirely in USA, with exception of the first few pages which are set in an airport waiting room in London, and the flight to USA
Points this post: 15
Total points: 80
Julia10330.3 - TessaVaness'S TASK Feeding the Children
Option 2: The Stolen Crown: The Secret Marriage that Forever Changed the Fate of England by Susan Higginbotham
(author name Susan)
Option 3: The Door-to-Door Bookstore
(239 pages)
This post: 30 points
Total points: 645
BB: 3
GO: 2
NF: 7
Tasks completed: 38
Books read: 51
Readerboard Name: Kathy P20.1 Most Improved Player: XBM's Task: Enjoy a Summer Road Trip
Book is from the roadtrip across America list - Delaware
The Book of Unknown Americans
Totals
Points: 260
BB: 0
GO: 0
NF: 8
Gayla10.10 Olympics: Breaking
Read a book where the authors first name begins with B.
Four Squares by Bobby Finger
Points this post: 10
Total points: 640/850
Total tasks: 39/52
Total books: 50/67
Joanne MIShorter is Sweeter : Barbara ★' s Task - Scotland or Bust
Option 1-Read a book with a main character who is an artist.
A Death in Cornwall
Gabriel, the main character, although past spy is also a Painter and an Art Restorer- reference link below
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel...
Points this task 20
Season Total 205
IAF 5
Joanne MI25.6 Chronicles of St Mary’s and the Time Police
Option 1-Read a book from the series
Plan For The Worst - 413 pages
Option 4 - Found on List (Page 2)
The Ministry of Time - 342 pages
Points this Task 25
Season Total 230
IAF 5
Nick KY25.4 Truit T’s It’s a Riot!
Opt. 1. I read Drawing Blood by Poppy Z. Brite with GR genres of LGBT and Queer AND Fantasy. 416 pp.
Opt. 3. I read Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield, from the 111 Queer Books list. https://lithub.com/111-queer-books-re...
228 pp.
Total pp = 644 > required 500
Points This Post: 25
Total Points So Far: 810
EMurphy5.10 Easy Breezy Summertime - Book of your choice Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
This Task:
Points: 5
Books Read: 1
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
IAF Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 380
Books Read: 27
GO Ticket: 1
BB Ticket +500: 2
IAF Ticket: 4
Tasks Completed: 18
Nick KY20.7 Barbara’s Scotland.
Opt. 6. I read The Devil Stone by Caro Ramsay. The GR blurb makes it clear the book is set in Scotland.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 830
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Option 1 - Gemini May 21- June 21
Book 1 - Read a book from one of these lists featuring books with twins
chose Best Books about Twins list page two
read Night Road 385 pages
book 2- Read a book with MPG Romance
read The Honey-Don't List 308 pages
Romance
Contemporary
Fiction
Contemporary Romance
Audiobook
Adult
Chick Lit
Adult Fiction
New Adult
Humor
points this post 30
total points 755
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Option 2: One Book Option
Read one book of at least 500 pages that satisfies both requirements of Read a book with no words in the title and read a book with at least one letter or number that's part of the cover art.
read
659 pages
points this post 30
total points 785
JENNY H5.8 Sand Made Castles
Read a book with a castle on the cover. For this task a castle, a castle is a building that includes at least one of the following: moat, tower, or drawbridge
Howl’s Moving Castle (Has MPG Children's --> IL: MY - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 12.0)
(It's a castle on legs! With two towers!)Points this post: 5
BB: 5
GO: 0
NF: 1
Total points: 505
Kristen IA10.5 - Cricket
Read a book that depicts the game of cricket on the cover (bat, cricket ball, stumps, players etc) OR where the author's initials can be found in the word CRICKET
Required: State which option you chose - Author's Initials
Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World by Christian Cooper
*****I claim 1 It's A Fact ticket*****
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 385/850
Tasks Completed: 23/52
BB: 1
GO: 0
NF: 6
trishhartuk5.6 Outside We Go!
Read a book that features an outside activity e.g. camping, skiing, swimming, hiking, etc.
A Walk In The Woods, Bill Bryson (338pg)
About the author hiking the Appalachian Trail (he and his friend manage to hike 870 miles of it).
It’s a Fact: MPGs include Non-fiction, Travel, Memoir, Humor, Nature
Points this Task: 5
Books Read: 1
It’s a Fact: 1 – A Walk in the Woods is Non-Fiction
Total Points: 390
Tasks Completed: 29
It’s a Fact Tickets: 1
Golden Oldie Tickets: 1
Big Book Tickets: 2
25.5 Books of Asia >500 pgsBk 1 set in Asia
Newcomer 352 pgs
Set in Japan
Bk 2 - author born in Asia
The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar 321 pgs
Author born in Mumbai, India
352+321= 673 pgs
Points: 25
Total/challenge: 415
Kristen IA15.8 Summer Sweets
Read a book with two authors either writing under both names, or using a single name.
The 23rd Midnight by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 400/850
Tasks Completed: 24/52
BB: 1
GO: 0
NF: 6
25.6 Chronicles of St. Mary'sOpt 1 - book from either series- Chronicles of St. Mary's or Time Police
Just One Damned Thing After Another
Book #1 in the Chronicles of St. Mary's series
Opt 3 - Read a book that shares a word of AT LEAST four letters with one of the books in the series. For the purpose of this option, you can use all available books
A Symphony of Echoes
Read #2 in the Chronicle of St. Mary's series so all words match
Points: 25
Total/challenge: 440
30.1 Stanley Cup Playoffs >500 pgsOption 2: Read a book with the letters N H L in the title
The English Assassin 437 pgs
N, H, L - eNgLisH
Option 4: Read a book originally published in June.
Required: Include the original publication date in your post
Recursion 336 pgs
Pub June 11, 2019
437+336=773 pgs
Points: 30
Total/challenge: 470
Kristen IA30.5 - RedSycamore's Task: The Sound of Silence
Option 2: One Book Option
Read one book of at least 500 pages that satisfies both requirements of option 1.
Read a book with no words in the title.
AND
Read a book with at least one letter or number that's part of the cover art.
Gemina by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
659 pages
*****I claim 1 BB Ticket - 659 pages*****
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 430/850
Tasks Completed: 25/52
BB: 2
GO: 0
NF: 6
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The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading by James Patterson / 7 word title
Points this post: 15
Total points: 565
30.3 Feeding the ChildrenOpt 1 - Read a book that has a word of at least 4 letters that can be found in SAlvaTIoN army - word SAINT
The Patron Saint of Liars
Opt 3 - Read a book with 200 - 250 pages
To Save a Sinner 240 pgs
Points; 30
Total/challenge: 500
Jen K30.2 - Katrisa's Task - Summer Zodiac
Option 2 - Cancer June 22- July 22
Book 1: Elantris Elantris #1
***Requesting 1 BB ticket @ 638 pages ***
Book 2: Empire of Ivory
Dragon on cover
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 580
BB: 3
IAF: 3
Jen K5.5 The Great Cornholio
The Preacher
Fjällbacka #2
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 585
BB: 3
IAF: 3
Jen K5.6 Outside We Go!
James
Rafting down Mississippi and camping out- Blurb " transcendent journey by raft down the Mississippi River"
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 590
BB: 3
IAF: 3
Jen K5.9 Hot Summer Months
A Man Called Ove
First published August 27, 2012
I reside in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 595
BB: 3
IAF: 3
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For the Love of Summer by Susan Mallery / SUMMER in #14 "School's Out for the Summer"
Points this post: 10
Total points: 515