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WINTER CHALLENGE 2024
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Anja30.2 - MAZZA1's Task: Gregorian Games
Option 3 - Read a book whose SINGLE author's first and last initials use only the letters "ARY"
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
517 pages - claiming big book
Option 4 - Read a book that is # 12, 1 or 2 in a series
Dance Butterfly Dance: A Masked Novel (Masked Duet #1) by Reese Rivers
POINTS:
Points This Post: 30
Points Total: 160
Big Books: 500(2) 750(0) 1000(0)
Completed Tasks: 9
Jessica C20.5 Bigger is Better- Elizabeth P's Task: Celebrating the SRC
2: Participation - Read a book that is #3 or #6 in a series
Rat by Louise Collins
(approved for length https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...)
Points this task: 20
Total points: 335
Jessica C25.7- FLY's Task-FLY Finally Finishes!
Option 1: book with a car prominently featured on the cover
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzOption 3: or this option, pick a very short book, i.e. a book with fewer than 180 pages
Falling for Disaster by K. Sterling
(approved for length https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...)
Points this task: 25
Total Points: 360
Jessica S25.3: Beth NC's Task- Winter Solstice
Option 1: book from this list:
https://bookriot.com/best-short-books/
A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood
Option 4: book that has all 4 letters in YULE in the title/subtitle OR in author's name
New Year's Resolutions by Crystel Greene
(approved for length https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...)
Points this task: 25
Total Points: 385
Jessica S10.2 - Crossing Borders
book which is set in at least two countries
Shanghai Tango by Jin Xing
Points this task: 10
Total Points: 395
LoraTask: 25.4 JennRenee's Task: Cold Nights With Winter Reads, using MPG Thriller
Book 1:
Book/Author: Drowning / TJ Newman
How it fits: word is DROWNING; WINter was maDe fOR warm blaNkets and larGe books
Book 2:
Book/Author: The Luminous Dead / Caitlin Starling
How it fits: author's initials (CS) are in phrase COLD NIGHTS
Points for this task: 25
Total points: 200
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 0
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: 1
Readerboard Name Jammin JennyWinter 2024 SRC
5.3 Cupid is Coming
Read a book with MPG Romance. Stand Alone or Embedded (Paranormal Romance)
Saga, Vol. 8 - MPG Romance
Points this post: 5
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
Total Points: 135
BB Tickets: 1
GO Tickets: 1
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
SHEMAC 15.6 Why, to the North Pole, of course! This is the Polar Express!
Read a book with a word in the title of 4 or more letters found in these lyrics: https://genius.com/Matthew-hall-and-m...
Required: State the word: Christmas
A Merry MacIntosh Christmas
(PB A Merry MacIntosh Christmas)
This task points: 15
Total season points: 180
ROBIN P20.2 SheMac's Task: Into 2025
Option 1: Key, door or gate on cover
Doors of Sleep -
Approved in Help Thread
Points this post: 20
Total points: 480
BB:0 GO:1 IAF:4
20.9 Moderator's Pet -Jen B's Task: 90s NostalgiaOption 1 - Music
I really got into music in the 90s, thanks to the CD player boom box I received for my 10th birthday. Naturally, I had to get a Columbia House subscription for CDs! I collected CDs from boy bands to grunge.
A: Since it seems like all boy bands had exactly 5 members (NKOTB, Backstreet Boys, NSync...) read a book with EXACTLY 5 words in the title (subtitles ignored) Only words count.
I read You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington. The title has 5 words. This was approved in the help thread.
This book is nonfiction and therefore yields a ******It's a fact****** ticket
points: 135
books read: 7
tasks completed: 7
Big Books: 1
It's a fact: 2
pages read: 2632
LoraTask: 5.10 Comfort zone
Book/Author: Ascendance of a Bookworm (Manga) Part 1 Volume 1 / Suzuka and Miya Kazuki
How it fits: book of choice
Points for this task: 5
Total points: 205
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 0
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: 1
SHEMAC 15.8 New Year, New Beginnings
Read a book with a word of four or more letters in the title that can be made from:
NEW YEAR BRINGS FRESH BEGINNINGS
(Letters may only be used as often as they appear)
Required: State the word: Year
A New Pack for New Year
(PB A New Pack for New Year)
This task points: 15
Total season points: 195
Task 30.7 - Amy FL’s Task: The Headaches of Home OwnershipOption 1: read a book with a title word that begins with the letters RE
Book: Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend
Option 2: Read a book with a title word (ignore subtitles) of four or more letters that can be made from MOLD REMEDIATION.
Book: Good Dirt
Word: Dirt
Points this task: 30
Total points: 410
Amy FL5.9 It's Part of My World
The Devil's Teeth: A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among America's Great White Sharks - Nonfiction with MPG Nature
Points this post: 5
Total points: 240
Amy FL20.5 Bigger is Better- Elizabeth P's Task: Celebrating the SRC
2: Participation - The Waiting (Renee Ballard, #6)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 270
Amy FL30.4 - Susan A's Task: Consecutive Letters
Book 1: Now or Never - title starts with NO
Book 2: Nowhere to Hide - title ends with DE
Points this post: 30
Total points: 300
Amy FL30.6 - XBM’s Task – A Partridge in a Pear Tree
Option B - Homophones
List #392: to, too, two
To Die For
In Too Deep
Points this post: 30
Total points: 330
Jasmiina F10.6 - Inspiration Strikes:
Read a biography, autobiography or memoir about an artist, musician, poet or writer: The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay.
Ross Gay is a poet.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 100
Golden Oldies this post:
Total Golden Oldies: 1
Big Book Tickets this post:
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 1
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
Task 25.1 - KmarieD's Task: It's My BirthdayOption 2: Read a book where all the letters from either BOOKS or GAMES can be found in the title and/or subtitle.\
GAMES = doGS And MonstErs
Dogs and Monsters: Stories (2024) by Mark Haddon (Hardback 273 pages)
Option 3: Read a book with both individual MPG Mystery and MPG Romance or the combined MPG Romantic Suspense.
Hit the “more” button to see MPG Romance
Untimely Death (Shakespeare in the Catskills Mystery #1) (2015) by Elizabeth J. Duncan (Goodreads Author) (Hardback 278 pages)
Pagecount: 273 + 278 = 551 > 500 pages
50 + 25 = 75
Tasks Completed: 04
Points for this post: 25
Points thus far: 50 + 25 = 75
Books read: 05
Pages read: 1,417
Read but not claimed: 04
Goodreads Authors: 01
Golden Oldies: 00
It’s a Fact (Non-Fiction): 00
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
JEN B30.4 - Susan A's Task: Consecutive Letters
Book 1: Read a book in which the first word in the title starts with two consecutive letters.
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
Begins with letter pair HI
Book 2: Read a book with a title ending in two consecutive letters.
Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
Ends with letter pair RS
TOTAL POINTS: 245
SHEMAC 15.7 We Three Kings
Read a book from a series that only has 3 books published as of February 28, 2025 or read a book that is number 12 in a series.
A Father for His Wolf Cub
(PB A Father for His Wolf Cub)
Series: Omegas of Animals #12
This task points: 15
Total season points: 210
Task 30.4 - Consecutive Lettersbook 1: title starts with a word with an initial consecutive letter pair - DE
Death of a Bookseller
book 2: title ends with a word with a terminal consecutive letter pair - RS
Company of Liars
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500 points
Nick KY25.4 Jenn Renee’s Cold Nights Winter Reads. My genre is Mystery.
Book 1. I read The Brass Cupcake by John D. MacDonald. Title word “BRASS” letters are in the target phrase: “Winter was made for wARm BlanketS and large bookS.”
Book 2. I read Curses, Boiled Again! by Shari Randall. Inits in “winterReadS.”
Points This Post: 25
Total Points So Far: 305
Mod
20.7- Shorter is Sweeter - Kristen IA's Task: Holidays and Hiking
Task: Option A: Read a book that meets the requirements for any TWO holidays.
1) HANUKKAH (Dec. 25-Jan. 2) - “Festival of Lights” - Author’s first and last initials appear in LIGHTS.
4) NEW YEAR (Jan. 1) - Read a book that is #1 in a series.
The Spy Coast. Tess Gerritsen
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 370 / 995
Tasks Completed 23
TessaVanessaChallenge 5.10 Comfort zone
Read a book of your choice that meets SRC rules.
Identity Unknown by Patricia Cornwell
Points this post: 5
Total points: 700
Tasks Completed: 45
TessaVanessaChallenge 25.3 Beth NC's Task- Winter Solstice
Option 1: Read during day light hours means you have very little daylight so read a book from this list:
https://bookriot.com/best-short-books/
Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot
Option 4:Read a book that has all 4 letters in YULE in the title/subtitle OR in author's name.
Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis
LUckY in lovE--YULE in title
Points this post: 25
Total points: 725
Tasks Completed: 46
Nick KY5.5 Festive. I read The Scopes Trial by Jeffrey P. Moran, title word TRIAL letters in “christmAs TRee LIghts.”
CLAIM ONE IT’s A FACT
Points This Post: 5
Total Points So Far: 310
It’s a Fact This Post: 1
It’s a Fact So Far: 5
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ25.4 - JennRenee's Task: Cold Nights With Winter Reads
This is a two book task; select favorite genres; Book 1 - Word in the title made from this quote: Winter was made for warm blankets and large books; Book 2 - single author initials in WINTER READS
Genre used - THRILLER
Book 1 -
Bitter House by Kiersten Modglin
The word BITTER can be made up from letters in Winter was made for warm blankets and large books. (BT in blankets, ITER in winter)
MPG - Thriller
Link to PB edition (no MMP edition): Bitter House
Book 2 -
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
Authors initials can be found in winter ReadS
MPG - Thriller
This post: 25 points
Total points to date: 205 points
Tasks completed: 13
JUKKA5.3 Cupid is Coming
Book with main page genre Romance.
Sunstone, Vol. 1 by Stjepan Šejić.
Total Points: 110/995
Total Books Read: 7
Tasks Completed: 6/57
Big Books Total: 0
Golden Oldies Total: 4
It's a Fact Total: 0
Bookwrm526Task #15.2 Holiday who-be what-ee?
Book 1: Read a book that is at least 75% green according to Tineye. I read Celine by Peter Heller (79.4% green).
Book 2: Read a book with the MPG Christmas. I read
by Michele Pariza Wacek.Total points so far: 320
Josh20.6 It's A Fact - Julia103's Task" Getting Older
I chose Option 1: Read a book where a main character is a senior citizen.
I read A Man Called Ove.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 85
Total Pages Read: 1,779
JUKKA5.2- Circle of Dark
Book that takes place at least 50% in an Arctic Circle country.
Nikolai Dante: Too Cool to Kill by Robbie Morrison takes place largely in Russia.
Total Points: 115/995
Total Books Read: 8
Tasks Completed: 7/57
Big Books Total: 0
Golden Oldies Total: 4
It's a Fact Total: 0
trishhartuk5.7 National Cocoa Day
Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover, such as coffee...
Espresso Shot, Cleo Coyle
Read the kindle edition. Top MMPB: here (350pg)
Okayed in Help Thread message #13: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Points this Task: 5
Books Read: 1
Total Points: 295
Tasks Completed: 20
It’s a Fact Tickets: 4
Golden Oldie Tickets: 4
Jessica S5.5 - 'Tis the Season to be Festive
Book with a title that contains a word of at least 4-letters made from CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS (HEAT)
Heat Transfer by Katherine McIntyre
Points this task: 5
Total Points: 400
Jessica S30.5 - Cat's Task: Books of South America
Option 1 Book1: book that is set (at least 70%) in one or more countries in South America (BRAZIL)
The Curse of the Flores Women by Angélica Lopes
Option 1 Book 2: book that is written by an author born in a country in South America (Page 2 https://d14olia2s3pxux.cloudfront.net...)
A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende
Points this task: 30
Total Points: 430
15.7 We Three KingsRead a book from a series that only has 3 books published as of February 28, 2025 or read a book that is number 12 in a series.
Double Shot- Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery #12
Points: 15
Total/challenge: 15
15.9 My Bloody ValentineRead a book with MPG Romance as well as MPG of War, Thriller or Mythology,
The Women
Points: 15
Total/challenge: 30
15.10 Winter RetreatRead a book with a cover that shows a secluded house or cabin (no other buildings visible on the cover) in a snowy landscape. The house/cabin must show at least 1 full side and the roof of the house.
Points: 15
Total/challenge: 45
20.1 Family & HolidaysOpt 3 - published in either 1981 or 2024
Published March 5, 2024
Points: 20
Total/challenge: 65
20.2 Into 2025Opt 1 - Read a book with either a key (not electronic) or a door or a gate on the cover.
- gate to her rightPoints: 20
Total/challenge: 85
JUKKA5.5 'Tis the Season to be Festive
Book with a word in the title that can be made of CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS.
East of West, Vol. 1: The Promise by Jonathan Hickman. The word is EAST.
Total Points: 120/995
Total Books Read: 9
Tasks Completed: 8/57
Big Books Total: 0
Golden Oldies Total: 4
It's a Fact Total: 0
30.3 Go NorsemanOpt 2A Read a book whose author shares a first name with one of my high school friends: Dan, Daniel, Heather, Kristin, Jenni, Katy, Adam. Names must match exactly.
Phantom Evil by Heather Graham
- Used Heather
Opt 2B Read a book that is set in either the 1970s or the Victorian age (1837-1901).
The Highwayman - Victorian Rebels #1 set 1872
Points: 30
Total/challenge: 115
30.4 Consecutive LettersBk 1 - Title begins with consecutive letters
Noah's Compass - NO
Bk 2 - Title ends with consecutive letters
The Forest of Vanishing Stars - RS
Points: 30
Total/challenge: 145
Susan A25.5 Jessica S’s Task: The Music of Christmas
Option 2: It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas - Performed by Perry Como and the Fontane Sisters
Read a book that has an eight word title.
The Lion, the Dragon, and Their Unicorn Omega by Lorelei M. Hart
approved for length HERE
8 words in the title
Option 4: Walking in the Air - Performed by Peter Auty
Read a book with any noun found in the lyrics of Walking in the Air in the title.
River Bodies by Karen Katchur
No MMPB Paperback HERE
Verse 2 - rivers, title word river
previous total: 920
points this post: 25
new total: 945
30.5 Books of South AmericaBook 1: Read a book that is set (at least 70%) in one or more countries in South America, or is about one or more countries in South America (if Non-Fiction).
The Condor's Feather: Travelling Wild In South America
*Claiming It's a Fact Ticket for NF
Book 2: Read a book written by an author born in South America
Inés of My Soul by Isabel Allende
Isabel Allende was born in Lima, Peru per GR
Points: 30
Total/challenge: 175
IAF ticket: 1
30.6 Partridge in a Pear TreeOpt D Pick one holiday MPG, and read two books which share that MPG but which also have different MPGs.
Book 1 Christmas Camp
Christmas and Romance MPG's
Book 2 Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen
Christmas and Mystery MPG's
Points: 30
Total/challenge: 205
30.9 Ringing in the New YearOpt 2 - Read a book with food on the cover
Opt 3 - Set in New York City
Holmes, Marple & Poe: The Greatest Crime-Solving Team of the Twenty-First Century
GR description: Brendan Holmes, Margaret Marple and Auguste Poe run the most in-demand private investigation agency in New York City.
Points: 30
Total/challenge: 235
Lisa MD5.7 - National Cocoa Day
Hot beverage on cover
Together Tea by Marjan Kamali
🎀🎄🎅🏻❄️🎀🎄🎅🏻❄️🎀🎄🎅🏻❄️🎀🎄🎅🏻❄️🎀🎄🎅🏻❄️🎀🎄🎅🏻❄️
COMPLETED TASKS:
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 235 / 995
Total Books Read: 17
Total Tasks Completed: 13 / 57
Big Book Tickets: 1
Golden Oldies Tickets:
IAF Tickets: 1
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15.1 - Groundhog Groundhog Groundhog
Two book task; Book 1 - book with a 4 or more letter word in the title that can be formed from one of these two phrases: SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER; Book 2 - repeated word consecutively in the title.
Book 1 -
The Vacancy in Room 10 by Seraphina Nova Glass
This book has a word in the title (ROOM) made from the phrase Read a book with a 4 or more letter word in the title that can be formed from one of these two phrases: six MORe weeks Of winter.
Book 2 -
Never Never by James Patterson
This book has a repeated word consecutively in the title (Never).
Link to MMP edition: Never Never
This post: 15 points
Total points to date: 180 points
Tasks completed: 12