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FALL CHALLENGE 2024
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Mai25.7 - Lois' Task: Sorry!
Option 2. Book with at least two of these colors on the cover, according to TinEye.
Design, Mediation, and the Posthuman by Dennis M. Weiss*Claim 1 Non-fiction Ticket*
Option 3. Book that is #2 or #4 in a series.
Death on Gokumon Island by Seishi Yokomizo
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 420
Tasks Completed: 31
Books Read: 37
NF Tickets: 14
10.1 - Do You Wanna Build a RailwayRead a book set in a country you do not live.
The Druid Stone by Heidi Belleau and Violetta Vane
- set in Ireland, I live in Croatia
- approved for length - line #3501 in spreadsheet
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Points this thread: 10
Claims this thread: /
Total points: 335
Tasks completed: 16
Books read: 24
Total BB tickets: 4
Total GO tickets: 2
15.1 - Whodunnit?Option 1
Read a book with one of the iconic Cluedo murder weapons on the cover
by Charles Dickens- candlestick on the cover
- MMP edition A Christmas Carol
**claiming 1 GO ticket for first published in 1843**
Option 2
Read a book from the first 25 pages of this Murder Mystery list
The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie
- page 4 of the list
- MMP edition The Man in the Brown Suit
**claiming 1 GO ticket for first published in 1924**
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Points this thread: 15
Claims this thread: 2 GO
Total points: 350
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 26
Total BB tickets: 4
Total GO tickets: 4
15.7 - Whose Side Are You On?Read a book with a single-word title (of any length)
Ice by Linda Howard
- one word title
- MMP edition Ice
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Points this thread: 15
Claims this thread: /
Total points: 365
Tasks completed: 18
Books read: 27
Total BB tickets: 4
Total GO tickets: 4
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Kathy P's Task: Back To SchoolOption 2
Read a book with a MPG of History or Historical Fiction.
Lord John and the Private Matter by Diana Gabaldon
- historical fiction on MPG
- MMP edition Lord John and the Private Matter
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Points this thread: 20
Claims this thread: /
Total points: 384
Tasks completed: 19
Books read: 28
Total BB tickets: 4
Total GO tickets: 4
25.7 - Lois' Task: Sorry!Option 2
Read a book with at least two of these colors on the cover, according to TinEye: red, yellow, blue, and green
by Tami Hoag- cover has 51,1% green and 14,5% blue
TinEye: (view spoiler)
- MMP edition The Alibi Man
Option 3
Read a book that is #2 or #4 in a series.
When a Duke Loves a Woman by Lorraine Heath
- Sins for All Seasons #2
- MMP edition When a Duke Loves a Woman
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Points this thread: 25
Claims this thread: /
Total points: 410
Tasks completed: 20
Books read: 30
Total BB tickets: 4
Total GO tickets: 4
30.4 - TessaVanessa’s US Nationals Drag Racing ChallengeOption 1
Read a book with all the letters in NHRA in the author’s first and last name
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
- authors' initials RH can be found in NHRA
- MMP edition The Villa
Option 4
Read a book published in either August or September in the years between 1991 to 2024
Passions in Death by J.D. Robb
- first published in September 2024
- HC edition Passions in Death (PB i MMP editions to be published in 2025)
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Points this thread: 30
Claims this thread: /
Total points: 440
Tasks completed: 21
Books read: 32
Total BB tickets: 4
Total GO tickets: 4
15.2 - Don't Stop Me NowThis is a two-book task.
Read two books from the same series.
Book 1: Magic Breaks Kate Daniels #7
Book 2: Magic Shifts Kate Daniels #8
New Points: 15
Total Points: 255
Readerboard Name: Kathy P30.4 TessaVanessa’s US Nationals Drag Racing Challenge
Option 1: Read a book with all the letters in NHRA in the author’s first and last name (middle name can be ignored)
Of Mess and Moxie: Wrangling Delight Out of This Wild and Glorious Life
Author:Jen Hatmaker
Option 4: Read a book published in either August or September in the years between 1991 to 2024
The Shakespeare RequirementFirst published on August 14, 2018
Claiming 1 It's a fact ticket for the first book.
Points: 265
BB: 0
GO: 0
NF: 6
Total books: 19
Total tasks: 17
FLY Task #20.6 - It's A Fact - JenJ IA's Task: It’s Booked! You’re Invited to a Fall Reading Retreat
task: Option 1: Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in either FARMHOUSE or SCHOOLHOUSE.
book: Sweet Myth-Tery of Life
(my version is audio, first MMPB here)
how it fits: author Robert Lynn Asprin initials RA in F(AR)MHOUSE
Points this post: 20
Total points: 800
Tasks completed: 46/59
BB: 5 / GO: 3 / IAF: 4
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Lindsey IL's Task: The Element of SurpriseI rolled 5 both times.
MPG Fantasy and author initial Q R S T or U: Bait and Witch by Angela M. Sanders
mass market paperback Bait and Witch
Points this post: 20
Total points: 805
Jessica S25.7 - Lois' Task: Sorry!
Option 2: Game pieces are red, yellow, blue, and green. Read a book with at least two of these colors on the cover, according to TinEye.
34% red 42% blue
Get Frosted by Amy AislinOption 3: book that is #2 or #4 in a series.
A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel by K.J. Charles
Points this task: 25
Previous total: 980 Updated total: 1005
Tasks completed: 56 Books read: 78
SHEMAC 5.7 Too Precious to Forget
Read a book that is at least 50% combination of pink and blue. according to tineye. (pink 29.9%; blue 22.2%)
Mascara & Bandages
(PB Mascara & Bandages)
Required: Post the cover
This task points: 5
Total season points: 910
Barbara ★10.9 - The Wonderful Thing about Dragons
Read a book from the this list.
The Unseen - Thea Harrison (150 Pages) 11/23
(found on page 10)
Points this task: 10
Total points: 735
Amy B20.10 Group Reads
Read one of the books selected as a group read for the Fall 2024 season. The requirement for this task: you must participate in the book's discussion thread below with at least one post about the contents of the book or your reaction to the book after you have read the book.
Fiction: Magical Realism - The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis
Posted on the thread 11/24
This Task: 20 Points
To Date: 25 Points
ROBIN P30.9 Truitt_T's Task: Be Prepared
1 bk nonfiction, total pages 600+
Option 1. Disaster word in title - This Is Chance!: The Great Alaska Earthquake, Genie Chance, and the Shattered City She Held Together - word is Earthquake
**This book is nonfiction - 336 pages
**Claiming 1 IAF point
Option 3. Letters of FEMA in title
Something Fabulous - 350 p
Total pages - 686
Points this post: 30
Total points: 810
GG:2 GO:7 IAF:13
Mai25.8 - Shelby's Task: Are You Ready For Some Football???
Both books are written by authors who are new to me.
Option 3: Read a book first published in 2024.
Neural Networks by Ranjodh Singh Dhaliwal
*Claim 1 Non-fiction Ticket*
Option 4: Read a book whose page count ends in either 1, 7, or 8."
AI Needs You: How We Can Change AI's Future and Save Our Own
288 pages
*Claim 1 Non-fiction Ticket*
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 445
Tasks Completed: 32
Books Read: 39
NF Tickets: 16
10.1 Do You Want to Build a RailwayMurder in Belleville by Cara Black
I live in the US. This book is set in France
Post Total: 10
Grand Total: 220
25.3 Completing (other) Reading ChallengesOpt 2 - Laughter list - page 3
Murder Your Employer
Opt 3 - 1920's list - #124 of pg 2 of list
The Mystery of the Blue Train - pub 1928
*Claiming Golden Oldie ticket
Points: 25
Total/challenge: 380
Golden Oldie ticket: 1
Lisa MD25.3 - Tien's Task: Completing (other) reading challenges!
Option 1: Title or Author Initials starts with I or V
Finding Me by Viola Davis
304 pgs
Author Name: Viola starts with the letter "V"
I claim an IAF ticket
Option 2: From "Laughter" list
The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff
176 pgs
Pg 18 of Laughter list
I claim an IAF ticket
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COMPLETED TASKS:
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 910 / 1045
Total Books Read: 68
Total Tasks Completed: 51 / 59
Big Book Tickets: 1
Golden Oldies Tickets:
IAF Tickets: 10
30.4 Drag RacingOpt 1 Read a book with all the letters in NHRA in the author’s first and last name
What Have You Done? by Shari
Lapena
H,R,A - sHARi
N - lapeNa
Opt 4 Read a book published in either August or September in the years between 1991 to 2024 (inclusive).
The Inheritance Games - Pub Sept. 1, 2020
Points: 30
Total/challenge: 410
30.8 Maisie Dobbs >500 pgs Option 1
Book A – Read a book in the Maisie Dobbs series
An Incomplete Revenge 352 pgs
Book B - Read a book with a single author whose initials can be found in Jacqueline Winspear
The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley 320 pgs
S,R in winSpeaR
352+320= 670 pgs
Points: 30
Total/challenge: 340
30.9 Be Prepared >600 pgs and 1 book NFOpt 2 - Non Fiction Disaster books List - Pg 1
In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex - 302 pgs
*Claiming It's a Fact Ticket for NF
Opt 3B - letters of FEMA found in title
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone- 371 pgs
F,A - FAmily
E,M - soMEone
302+371= 673 pgs
Points: 30
Total/challenge: 470 pts
IAF ticket : 1
FLY Task #25.3: Tien's Task: Completing (other) reading challenges!
** +GO ticket
task: Option 1: author's initial (first or last) begins with I OR V
book: Rosemary’s Baby
(my version is audio, first MMPB here)
how it fits: author Ira Levin first initial I
task: Option 3: Read a book from: Best of 1920's
book: Mrs. Dalloway
(my version is audio, first MMPB here)
how it fits: currently #7 (page 1) of the list
other:
**claiming GO ticket for Mrs. Dalloway First published May 14, 1925
Points this post: 25
Total points: 825
Tasks completed: 47/59
BB: 5 / GO: 3 + 1 = 4 / IAF: 4
SHEMAC 25.6 - RedSycamore's Task: Ticket To Ride
Read Two Books: Read two books from the options below. You may use the same option twice.
Required: State the options you used. Option 2 twice
Option 2: Mystery Train
Read a book with the MPG Mystery, either stand-alone or combined ('Cozy Mystery', 'Mystery Thriller', etc.)
(1) The Fix Is In (MPG Mystery)
(PB The Fix Is In)
(2) Fish on a Bicycle (MPG Mystery)
(PB Fish on a Bicycle)
This task points: 25
Total season points: 935
FLY Task #20.1 - Most Improved - Jenny H's Task: Go to Jail
task: title includes a word from the list of Monopoly street names
book: No Place Like Oz
(my version is kindle, no MMPB, first PB here)
how it fits: "Place" in Park Place
Points this post: 20
Total points: 845
Tasks completed: 48/59
BB: 5 / GO: 4 / IAF: 4
Christine V25.8 - Shelby's Task: Are You Ready For Some Football???
Option 4: Read a book whose page count ends in either 1, 7, or 8.
The Glass Castle
I listened to the audiobook. The top MMPB, The Glass Castle, has 368 pages. It is written by a New-to-Me author.
This book is NonFiction. ***Claiming 1 It's a Fact Ticket***
Option 5: Read a book that is #1, 2, or 12 in a series from one of your favorite authors.
We Solve Murders, which is written by one of my favorite authors. It is #1 in a series.
Points this post: 25
NF tickets this post: 1
Total points: 185
Tasks completed: 11
Books read: 14
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 500=1, 750=1, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=3)
It's A Fact: 4
15.10 That's Not Trivial Pursuit Read a book with a word in the title of four or more letters that can be made from THE GREAT PENGUIN BOOKCHASE.
I read Interesting Facts about Space by Emily R. Austin - the word "space" can be made from the great Penguin bookChASE
New Total: 90
20.9 Feels and Thrills Option 1 - For this task, read a book with a MPG of Self-Help or Personal Development.
I read Good Arguments: How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard by Bo Seo - mpg Self Help
Claiming It's a Fact ticket
New Total: 110
30.8 Maisie DobbsI chose option 1 -
Book A – Read a book in the Maisie Dobbs series
I read The Comfort of Ghosts by Jacqueline Winspear (#18 in the series)
Book B – Read a book with a single author whose initials can be found in Jacqueline Winspear.
I read One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware - RW found in WinspeaR
New Total: 140
MEGSCL30.2 Cat's Task: Books of Africa
Book 1: Read a book that is set (at least 70%) in one or more countries in Africa.
When the Ground Is Hard (Swaziland)
Book 2: Read a book that is written by an author born in a country in Africa.
Only the Astronauts by Ceridwen Dovey (South Africa)
TOTAL
545 points
5 IAF ticket + 1 BB ticket
MEGSCL10.6 On My Hike
Read a book with a 4 or more letter word made for NATIONAL PARKS in the title. (PARIS)
The Strays of Paris
TOTAL
555 points
5 IAF ticket + 1 BB ticket
Lisa MD15.2 - Don't Stop Me Now
2 books from same series
Best in Snow by David Rosenfelt
320 pgs
Series: Andy Carpenter #24
Santa's Little Yelpers by David Rosenfelt
304 pgs
Series: Andy Carprenter #26
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COMPLETED TASKS:
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 925 / 1045
Total Books Read: 70
Total Tasks Completed: 52 / 59
Big Book Tickets: 1
Golden Oldies Tickets:
IAF Tickets: 10
LoraTask: 15.4 - Flight Risk, using Option 1
Book 1:
Book/Author: Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography / Neil Patrick Harris
How it fits: airplane (biplane) in the upper left cover
Book 2:
Book/Author: There Goes the Groom / Esther Hatch
How it fits: author's initials are EH
Claiming 1 It's a Fact for NPH having MPG Nonfiction
Points for this task: 15
Total points: 660
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 1
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
It's a Fact tickets for this task: 1
It's a Fact tickets total: 2
Kathy KS25.1 Ash's Task: Killer Reads and Gore Galore
read two books. Combined pages must equal 500 pages or more.
Option 3:Chucky from Child's Play
Book 1. Read a book with Doll intact in the title.
The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line by Rob Thomas
DOLL=thousand-DOLLar
I read as an ebook; pb-324 p. (no mmpb)
Book 2. Read a book by an author whose name is a variant of Charles.
pb=204 p. Something the Cat Dragged in by Charlotte MacLeod
CHARLOTTE is a feminine version of Charles, in several languages
I read as an ebook; pb-204 p. (no mmpb)
Total pages: 324+204=528 (>500)
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Points for this task: 25
Total points : 705
Tasks completed: 29/59
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: 11
I have NOT watched any of the listed movies and see no reason I will ever. Yes, I like mysteries, including murders; just no slasher movies.
Julia1035.2- Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in PUMPKIN SPICE.
Winning Colors by Elizabeth Moon
(E in spicE, M in puMpkin)
This post: 5 points
Total points: 760
BB: 5
GO: 2
NF: 5
Completed tasks: 38
Books read: 55
Julia10330.3 XBM's task: Celebrating the grandkids
Option 2 - Read a book whose main character is an active member or veteran in any branch of the military.
Governor
(The main character is Rear Admiral Terrence Murphy.)
I read the Kindle edition. The MMP Governor is 656 pages so claiming one BB ticket
Option 3 - read a book by an author whose initials may be found in this list AAAAABCCCCCADEGGHKLMMNRST.
Once A Hero by Elizabeth Moon
This post: 30 points, 1 BB
Total points: 790
BB: 6
GO: 2
NF: 5
Completed tasks: 39
Books read: 57
Jasmiina F20.4 - Golden Oldies - Kai's Task: Gilmore Girls:
Option 3: Read a book with all of the letters RENO in the title (not subtitle): Tulenarkoja asioita by Celeste Ng.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 145
Golden Oldies this post:
Total Golden Oldies:
Big Book Tickets this post:
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 1
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
Angela IL20.5 - Bigger is Better - Lindsey IL's Task: The Element of Surprise
Roll one 6-sided die - https://www.calculator.net/dice-rolle... - to determine which genre you will be reading.
Then roll again to determine one of the author's initials.
Men Have Called Her Crazy: A Memoir by Anna Marie Tendler- 11/25
My Rolls:
1) Biography or Memoir
5) Q, R, S, T, or U
Claiming It's a Fact Ticket
Points this Task: 20
Total Points: 440
Books Read: 29
Tasks Completed: 17
It's a Fact: 4
Big Book: 2
Kristen IA5.3 Autumn Whodunits
Read a book with MPG Cozy Mystery
Peg and Rose Solve a Murder by Laurien Berenson
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 310/1045
Tasks Completed: 21/59
BB: 2
GO: 1
NF: 4
5.7 Too Precious to Forget Read a book that is at least 50% combination of pink and blue. according to tineye.
Cherry Cheesecake Murder
59.6% pink
.6% blue
New Points: 5
Total Points: 260
Kristen IA10.9 The Wonderful Thing about Dragons
Read a book from the this list: Dragons
Required State the page - Page 4
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
*****I claim 1 Big Book Ticket - 640 pages*****
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 320/1045
Tasks Completed: 22/59
BB: 3
GO: 1
NF: 4
Kristen IA15.5 - Oh No, Not Again...
Read a book first published in 2002 or 2020.
Betty by Tiffany McDaniel
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 335/1045
Tasks Completed: 23/59
BB: 3
GO: 1
NF: 4
Kristen IA50.1 - Jen B's Task: ‘Bored’ Games
This task requires three books totaling at least 750 pages.
Choose one of our Bored Games below and read 3 books to satisfy each option listed for that board game.
Required: State the option.
Option 2: MASH
Book 1 - Read a book with the word Mansion, Apartment, Shack, or House in the title.
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow - 336 pages
Book 2 - Read a book with a person’s name in the title - Einstein’s Dreams by Alan Lightman - 140 pages
Book 3 - Read a book with a city name in the title
Empire Falls by Richard Russo - 483 pages
Required: If the city name is not obvious (i.e. it is a well known city), please provide a reference. - From the GR synopsis: "Welcome to Empire Falls, a blue-collar town full of abandoned mills..."
336 + 140 + 483 = 959 pages total
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Points This Post: 50
Total Points: 385/1045
Tasks Completed: 24/59
BB: 3
GO: 1
NF: 4
Elizabeth P Task 20.4 - Gilmore Girls
Option 3: Book with all letters RENO in title
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers
a pRayEr for the crOwN-shy
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 255
Total Tasks: 16
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 4
IAF: 2
Total Books: 20
Elizabeth PTask 25.2 - Happy Fall Y'all
Option 2
Book A: Book with one of options on cover, I chose skull(s)
by Megan BannenBook B: Book with 3 F's in title/subtitle/author's name
The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood
the love oF my aFterliFe
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 280
Total Tasks: 17
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 4
IAF: 2
Total Books: 22
EMurphyJenn Renee's Task: Happy Fall Y'all
Option 1a: Author's initials found in COOL BREEZE Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano
Option 1b: 80% combo of red, orange, yellow, brown, green
by Max Barry*88.7% red and brown
This Task:
Points: 25
Books Read: 2
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
IAF Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 495
Books Read: 34
GO Ticket: 1
BB Ticket +500: 1
IAF Ticket: 4
Tasks Completed: 20
EMurphy20.5 Bigger is Better-Lindsey IL's Task: The Element of Surprise
Rolled 3 and 1: Horror with author's initial of A, B, C, D Rouge by Mona Awad
This Task:
Points: 20
Books Read: 1
GO Ticket: 0
BB Ticket: 0
IAF Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 515
Books Read: 35
GO Ticket: 1
BB Ticket +500: 1
IAF Ticket: 4
Tasks Completed: 21
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5.5 Eerie Equation: 13 + 31 = Spooky Halloween?
Read a book with 13 or 31 intact in the page number or original publication date.
The Goldfinch, published in 2013.
I read the Kindle edition. The top MMPB, The Goldfinch, has 962 pages.
***Claiming 2 Big Book Tickets***
Points this post: 5
BB tickets this post: 2
Total points: 160
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 12
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 500=1, 750=1, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=3)
It's A Fact: 3