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FALL CHALLENGE 2024
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ROBIN P30.8 Delicious Dee's Task: Maisie Dobbs
Option 3
Book A - pub 1910-1945 - Rocket to the Morgue (read ebook, linked mmpb) - pub 1942
**claiming 1 GO point, pub 1942
Book B - MPG WWI or WWII
All Quiet on the Western Front
**claiming 1 GO point, pub 1928
Points this post: 30
Total points: 700
BB:2 GO:7 IAF:11
FLY Task #10.7 Let It Grow
task: with a plant, bush or flower on the cover
book: Pride and Premeditation
(my version is audio, no MMPB, first PB here)
how it fits: flowers on cover
Points this post: 10
Total points: 710
Tasks completed: 41/59
BB: 5 / GO: 2 / IAF: 3
Angela IL30.3 XBM's task: Celebrating the Grandkids
Option 1: Read a book off of this list :
Great Debut Novels
The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn-11/19
Read via Kindle/ MMPB link: The Woman in the Window- 512 pages
Page: 9
Claiming Big Book Ticket
Option 3: Read a book by an author whose first and last initials may be found in this list AAAAABCCCCCADEGGHKLMMNRST.
Powerless by Elsie Silver-10/4
Points this Task: 30
Total Points: 350
Books Read: 24
Tasks Completed: 13
It's a Fact: 3
Big Book: 2
Janice CA15.7 - Whose Side Are You On?
Read a book with a single word title.
Wanted: Toddler's Personal Assistant by Stephanie Kiser
+15
total: 75
tasks: 6
books: 7
Angela IL20.6 - It's A Fact - JenJ IA's Task: Fall Reading Retreat
Option 1: Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in FARMHOUSE or SCHOOLHOUSE.
Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle-9/9
Read via Kindle/ No MMPB/ PB link: Expiration Dates
Word Used: Farmhouse
Points this Task: 20
Total Points: 370
Books Read: 25
Tasks Completed: 14
It's a Fact: 3
Big Book: 2
Sarah E10.2- Slay The Beast
"Monster" intact in the title
The Monsters of Rookhaven - this page seems a bit buggy, it wants me to sign in again, but this was my edition. The other editions don't seem to force this sign-in, so hopefully the paperback linked below is enough.
I listened to an audio, top paperback - no MMP - is Les Monstres de Rookhaven
AR Bookfinder UK: IL: MY - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 9.0
Total Points: 10
Sarah E15.6 - Iä! Iä! Cthulhu Fhtagn!
From page 1 of Lovecraftian Books list - https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
The Ballad of Black Tom
I listened to an audio, MMP is La Ballade de Black Tom
Total Points: 25
SHEMAC 15.4 - Flight Risk
Choose an option.
Required: State the option - Option 1
Option 1: two-book task.
Book 1: Read a book with a aeroplane on the cover.
The Boys of Summer
(PB The Boys of Summer)
Required: post the cover.
Book 2: Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in HIT THE SILK. Letters may be used only as often as they appear. (T, L)
Home Improvement by Tara Lain
(PB Home Improvement)
This task points: 15
Total season points: 905
5.10 Free For FallI read The Anti-Heroes.
points: 75
books read: 6
tasks completed: 6
pages read: 2309
pages read:
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jasmiina F's task: Feels & Thrills.Option 2: The Grown-Up Life.
Because of my thesis I've been thinking a lot about adulthood, and also how I want to live my life as an adult (although I don't always feel like one). For this task, choose a book that features at least one adult person on the cover. The book can be any genre, but the cover should clearly depict an adult character.
I read
which has an adult woman on the cover.This is a ****BIG BOOK**** at 528 pp
points: 95
books read: 7
tasks completed: 7
Big Books: 1
Julia1035.8 Footprints in the Forest
Read a book with one of the forest animal/insect from following list on the cover https://www.animalfunfacts.net/knowle...
Bees on the cover, approved in task help thread post 19
This post: 5 points
Total points: 715
BB: 5
GO: 2
NF: 5
Completed tasks: 35
Books read: 52
Mod
ROBIN P25.9 Bookwrm256's Task: Fall in the Southland
1. 5+letter word found in phrase
The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading - word is LIVES L in fall, IVES in survived
**Claiming 1 IAF point, nonfiction
2. Author last name in phrase
Drumindor - Michael J. Sullivan - SULLIVAN SU in summer, LL in fall, IV in survived, AN in having
**no printed edition, approved for length, line 1122 of spreadsheet
Points this post: 25
Total points: 725
BB:2 GO:7 IAF:12
DOM30.1 Susan A's Task: Letter Frequency
The 5 least frequently occurring letters in English words are: K X J Q Z
Book 1:
Read a book with at least 2 of the five letters in the title.
Just My Luck by Adele Parks
Required: State the letters.
The letters 'K' and 'J' are in the title of the book.
Just my lucK
Book 2:
Read a book by an author whose first, last or middle initial is any one of the letters K X J Q Z.
The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
The letters 'K' and 'Q' are the first and last initial of the author's name.
Kate Quinn
Points this Task: 30
Total Points: 445
10.5 Part of Your CollectionGhosts of Manhattan (The Ghost #1) by George Mann
Total this Post: 10
Season Total: 705
Jessica S25.6 - RedSycamore's Task: Ticket To Ride
Option 2: Mystery Train - book with the MPG Mystery
Blackbird in the Reeds by Sam Burns
Option 3: Ghost Train - book with MPG Horror
The Bayou by Arden Powell
Points this task: 25
Previous total: 925 Updated total: 950
Tasks completed: 54 Books read: 74
trishhartuk10.4 Once Upon a Crime
Includes a claim for a Golden Oldie ticket
Read a book with MPG Crime
A Man's Head, Georges Simenon
Read the kindle edition. Top MMPB (published under a different title): here (152pg); PB matching the Kindle: here (176pg)
Crime is the second MPG, after Mystery
Golden Oldie: First published in 1931
Points this Task: 10
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldie: 1 – A Man’s Head was first published in 1931
Total Points: 575
Tasks Completed: 38
It’s a Fact Tickets: 4
Golden Oldie Tickets: 6
Mod
Read a book first published in September, October, or November
read After Dark First published November 14, 2023
points this post 5
total points 930
Mod
Rquired: State the country you live. If the setting is not evident from the main page, provide a reference.
Never Ever You
I live in US book Setting
London, England,
points this post 10
total points 940
Mod
Read a book with a plant, bush or flower on the cover. The plant/bush/flower must show a stem, be in the ground or be in a vase or a pot.
read
points this post 10
total points 950
Mod
Read a book with a single-word title (of any length).
read
points this post 15
total points 965
Angela IL20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jasmiina F's task: Feels & Thrills.
Option 2: Read a book that features at least one adult person on the cover.
The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen- 11/5
Points this Task: 20
Total Points: 390
Books Read: 26
Tasks Completed: 15
It's a Fact: 3
Big Book: 2
Nick KY15.4 Flight Risk Opt. 1. Two books.
Book 1. Airplane on cover. I read Lost Horizon by James Hilton. 241 pp.
Book 2. Author’s inits in “Hit the Silk”: I read Dolly by Susan Hill]. 153 pp.
Points This Post: 15
Total Points So Far: 1005
Nick KY20.6 JenJ IA’s Fall Reading I read We Are Not Alone by Walter Sullivan -- Opt. 4. Nonfiction with genre “Science.”
Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 1025
Nick KY20.7 JenK’s Georgia on My Mind. I read Foe by Iain Reid. -- Opt. 3. Read book with a single author whose first and last name initials are found in the word KHACHAPURI.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 1045
Barring any mistakes -- CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Line5.4
Read a book off this list
i read The Thirteenth Tale (on the first page)
points for this: 5
total points: 5
books read: 1
tasks done: 1
Angela IL30.8 Delicious Dee's Task: Maisie Dobbs
Option 2
Book A – Read a book that meets the requirements: female author, first in series, mystery MPG- Series must contain at least 3 books published or publishing within this season (Sept 1- Nov 30 2024)
Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner-11/3
Book B – Read a book from one of the three nominated categories from that season of SRC
Category: RITA Award Winners: https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/7...
The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal-11/20
Points this Task: 30
Total Points: 420
Books Read: 28
Tasks Completed: 16
It's a Fact: 3
Big Book: 2
Andy P.Task # 20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Catherine's Task: All Hallow's Challenge
Option 2 – Read a book with the word ‘saint’ in the title or subtitle.
There Are No Saints by Sophie Lark
Points this post: 20
Total points: 725
Andy P.Task # 20.7- Shorter is Sweeter - Jen K's Task: Georgia On My Mind
Option 3: Khachapuri
Read book with a single author whose first and last name initials are found in the word KHACHAPURI.
One Wild Song: A Voyage in a Lost Son's Wake by Paul Heiney
Points this post: 20
Total points: 745
Andy P.Task # 20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Kathy P's Task: Back To School
Option 1: English
Read a book off this list:
Required Reading in High School
Page 1 of list
Points this post: 20
Total points: 765
Readerboard Name: PriyaTask 10.4 Once Upon a Crime
Read a book with MPG Crime
Crosshairs by James Patterson
Points this post: 10
Points to date: 355
Tasks completed: 20
Books read: 26
Readerboard Name: PriyaTask 25.8 - Shelby's Task: Are You Ready For Some Football???
Option 3: Read a book first published in 2024.
First published May 21, 2024
Liar's Point by Laura Griffin (New-to-You author)
Option 4: Read a book whose page count ends in either 1, 7, or 8.
571 pages, Paperback
The Gate of the Feral Gods by Matt Dinniman
Points this post: 25
Points to date: 380
Tasks completed: 21
Books read: 28
Tea5.9 - It's Fall Y'all
Read a book first published in September, October, or November
Silver Shark by Ilona Andrews
- first published in September 2011
- approved for length spreadsheet line #2989
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Points this thread: 5
Claims this thread: /
Total points: 210
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 15
Total BB tickets: 4
Total GO tickets: 1
ROBIN P30.6 Katrisa's Task: Fall Zodiac
Option 1: Virgo
1. Main character unmarried woman 15-29 yrs old
To Slip the Bonds of Earth
From GR description - "at twenty-nine, she’s frustrated by the gender inequality in academia "
2. Word in book title from song - word "WEST"
West with Giraffes - listened to audiobook, linked pb
Point this post: 30
Total points: 755
BB: GO:7 IAF:12
trishhartuk15.5 Oh No, Not Again...
Read a book first published in 2002 or 2020.
Turkey in the Trap Room, Kathi Daley
Read the kindle edition. PB: here (207pg)
First published 19 October 2020
Points this Task: 15
Books Read: 1
Total Points: 590
Tasks Completed: 39
It’s a Fact Tickets: 4
Golden Oldie Tickets: 6
Task #10.10 Spaceship Pressuretask: 1,2,3,4,5, or 6 on the cover or in the title
book: 2nd Chance
(my version is audio, first MMPB here)
how it fits:
Points this post: 10
Total points: 720
Tasks completed: 42/59
BB: 5 / GO: 2 / IAF: 3
10.8 - How Far I'll LeapRead a book where time travel is essential to the story.
Paradox Lost by Libby Drew
- MPG time travel
- in future people are time-traveling as tourists and mc is working as time-travel guide
- approved for length - line #2514 in spreadsheet
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Points this thread: 10
Claims this thread: /
Total points: 220
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 16
Total BB tickets: 4
Total GO tickets: 1
15.3 - In Space, No One Can Hear You ScreamOption 2 - one-book task
Read a single book that satisfies both criteria: MPG of Science Fiction & book which is numbered 1-7 in a series of at least three whole numbered books
Ghost Country by Patrick Lee
- mpg science fiction
- 2nd book in Travis Chase series - has 3 whole numbered books in total
- MMP edition Ghost Country
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Points this thread: 15
Claims this thread: /
Total points: 235
Tasks completed: 11
Books read: 17
Total BB tickets: 4
Total GO tickets: 1
15.9 - Shifting SandsRead a book set at least 50% in a nation listed for desert on a list
- desert: Sahara
Death Comes As the End by Agatha Christie
- book set in Egypt
- MMP edition Death Comes as the End
**claiming 1 GO ticket for first published in 1944**
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Points this thread: 15
Claims this thread: 1 GO
Total points: 250
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 18
Total BB tickets: 4
Total GO tickets: 2
20.4 - Golden Oldies - Kai's Task: Gilmore GirlsOption 3
Read a book with all of the letters RENO in the title
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
- letters R, E, N, O in title - The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue
- PB edition (no mmp) The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue
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Points this thread: 20
Claims this thread: /
Total points: 270
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 19
Total BB tickets: 4
Total GO tickets: 2
25.6 - RedSycamore's Task: Ticket To RideOption 2
Read a book with the MPG Mystery
The Therapist by B.A. Paris
- mpg mystery
- MMP edition The Therapist
Option 3
Read a book with at least one of the MPGs Horror, Weird Fiction, New Weird, or Speculative Fiction
Kingdom of Needle and Bone by Mira Grant
- mpg horror
- HC edition (no MMP or PB) Kingdom of Needle and Bone
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Points this thread: 25
Claims this thread: /
Total points: 295
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 21
Total BB tickets: 4
Total GO tickets: 2
30.7 - Amy FL’s task: Let’s play Scattergories!letter spun - C
Option 1
Read a book by an author whose LAST name begins with the letter you’ve spun.
Shelter by Harlan Coben
- author's last name starts with C
- MMP edition Shelter
Option 2
Read a book with a title that begins with your letter.
Candle & Crow by Kevin Hearne
- title starts with C
- PB edition (no mmp) Candle & Crow
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Points this thread: 30
Claims this thread: /
Total points: 325
Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 23
Total BB tickets: 4
Total GO tickets: 2
Jessica S30.5 MAZZA1's Task: Gregorian Games
Option 2: Book with a word in the TITLE ONLY that ends with "BER"
Sober Dope & Sundays by Nordika Night
Option 3: SINGLE author's first and last (middle can be ingnored) initials use only the letters "BER"
Planes, Trains, and Hurricanes by Eli Easton
Points this task: 30
Previous total: 950 Updated total: 980
Tasks completed: 55 Books read: 76
Joanne MI10.7 Let It Grow
Read a book with a plant, bush or flower on the cover
An Unexpected Peril
(there are white flowers on the cover)Points this task 10
Season Total 265
1 BB. 4 IAF
20.7- Shorter is Sweeter - Jen K's Task: Georgia On My MindOption 3: Khachapuri
One of Georgia’s traditional foods is khachapuri which is a cheese filled bread and absolutely delicious. There are over 50 varieties and we only have about 10 days to try them all. Luckily there is also gorgeous hiking in the Caucasus mountains to offset the bread and cheese. Read book with a single author whose first and last name initials are found in the word KHACHAPURI. Letters may only be used as often as they are found in the word.
I read The Women by Kristin Hannah whose initials can be found in KHachapuri. This book was 472 pp.
points: 115
books read: 8
tasks completed: 8
Big Books: 1
pages read 2781
Bookwrm526Task #15.5 - Oh No, Not Again...
Read a book first published in 2002 or 2020. I read The Body in the Garden by Katharine Schellman (first published 2020).
Total points so far: 325
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30.7 Amy FL’s task: Let’s play Scattergories!
Use the Scattergories wheel, spin to determine which letter you will use. Required: State your letter and the chosen options.
I spun T
Option 2- Title: “The” only counts if you spin a T.
The Halloween Haunting, Kathi Daley
Read the kindle edition. PB: here (217pg)
(Technically, also fits Option 4, as the MC/POV character's name is Tess Thomas.)
Option 3 - Read a book with a MPG that starts with your letter.
Love in Amsterdam, Nicolas Freeling (320pg)
The fifth MPG is Thriller, which begins with T
Points this Task: 30
Books Read: 2
Total Points: 565
Tasks Completed: 37
It’s a Fact Tickets: 4
Golden Oldie Tickets: 5