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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2025
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Katrisa20.2 Rookie at the Top: Coffeegirl's Task - Favorite things about Books
Opt 3 - Read a book which has been made into a TV series, movie series or single movie
I read Twin Peaks: The Final Dossier
Book #2 in the Twin Peaks book series TV show is Twin Peaks
Points this Post: 20
Points Total: 615
Mcquaid30.10 Amy FL’s task: Return of a Favorite
This is a two book task.
Option 1: The Titles: Read a book with one of these words from the series in the title (subtitle excluded). Words must be exact. No variations.
Book Read: Silent on the Moor by Deanna Raybourn
Word present in list and title: Silent
Option 3: The Author: Read a book written using a pseudonym.
Book Read: Last Night Was Fun by Holly Michelle
The book is linked to both Holly Michelle and Holly James. Her Instagram also lists both names : https://www.instagram.com/hellohollyj...
Points this post: 30
Total points: 30
Books read: 2
Mcquaid30.6 Kmaried's Task - Catching Up On Series
This is a two book task.
Option B: Choose a book from my Series-SRCSummer shelf. Read that book or one in the same series.
Book read: Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
Option C: Make progress on a series you have already started. Read a book that is #3 or above but not the last book in the series.
Book read: Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole
Points this post: 30
Total points: 60
Books read; 4
Mcquaid30.5: Delicious Dee 's Task: Classic Science-Fiction: HG Wells
Option 2 - Read a book by a single author where ALL the authors initials can be found in H.G. Wells. Letters may be used as often as they appear.
Book read: For the Throne by Hannah F. Whitten
Option 5 - Read a book that is set at least 75% in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) or in New Jersey, USA.
Book read: The Incandescent by Emily Tesh
Points this post: 30
Total points: 90
Books read: 6
Mcquaid30.1 JennRenee's Task: The Great Yellowstone
Option 1: Water Water and More Water: Read a book with a title/subtitle that contains one of these words. Plurals/Possessives accepted, no other variations waterfall, lake, river, stream, pond, wetlands
Book read: Swift River by Essie J. Chambers (this is the debut!)
Option 2: Get hot and steamy and read a book with MPG Romance, may be standalone or embedded
Book read: Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 120
Books read: 8
Mcquaid20.6 It's a Fact: Kristen IA's Task - Let’s Go to the Park!
Option 1: Through the Years - Since my husband and I married in 2006, we have visited a national park or MLB ballpark in these years: 2008, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
-Read a book that was first published in one of these years.
Book read: Lady of Shadows by Melissa K. Roehrich
Originally published in 2021.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 140
Books Read: 9
Mcquaid20.5 Bigger is Better: Kathy KS's Task - Light Up My World, Scarlett!
Option 4 - Scarlett’s Mommy and some of her Daddy’s cousins are avid readers. Celebrate their favorite genres by reading a book with one of these MPGs (main page genres): Suspense: standalone or embedded, Thriller(s): standalone, or Fantasy: standalone.
Book read: Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 160
Books read: 10
Mcquaid20.4 Golden Oldies: Kai's Task - London Adventure
Option 5- JANE AUSTEN: Read a book with an MPG of Historical, Romance, or Historical Romance. MPGs must be stand-alone, not embedded.
Book Read: Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole
Points this post: 20
Total points: 180
Books read: 11
Mcquaid20.2 Rookie at the Top: Coffeegirl's Task - Favorite things about Books
Option 2 - Celebrate
-Read a book with a word of at least four letters in the title/subtitle spelled from the phrase BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS. Letters may be used only as often as they appear in the phrase.
Required: State the word.
Book read: Lady of Ashes by Melissa K. Roehrich
Word used: Lady
Points this post: 20
Total points: 200
Books read: 12
Kristen IA10.2 I Know What You Read Last Summer
Read a book that was claimed in the Summer 2024 Challenge Completed Task Thread
Required: State the Message # for each book.
Page 19, message #950
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 50/975
Tasks Completed: 3/56
BB: 0
GO: 0
NF: 0
Kai20.6 It's a Fact: Kristen IA's Task - Let’s Go to the Park!
OPTION 1
Read a book that was first published in one of these years: 2008, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
First Published 2024
New Points: 20
Tasks Completed: 6
Total Points: 85
BIG BOOK: 0
GOLDEN OLDIES: 1
IT'S A FACT: 0
20.3 Review Raffle: Kelly L's Task - Celebrating PrideOption 4, set in any host country of World Pride: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Set in United States
Points this post: 20
Total points: 20
20.8 Nickels and Dimes: MEGSCL's Task - 2025 GoalsOption 1, first published in March 2025 or later: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
Published March 4, 2025
Points this post: 20
Total points: 40
30.1 JennRenee's Task: The Great YellowstoneOption 2, MPG Romance: How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
This is a debut
paperback edition How to End a Love Story
Option 3, at least 5 different colors on the cover: A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
The colors are Blue, Yellow, Pink, Brown, Green, and Grey
paperback edition A Novel Love Story
Points this post: 30
Total points: 70
Bookwrm526Task #20.9 - Crater Lake
Option 3: Read a book first published between May and October (inclusive) of any year from 1996-onwards. I read Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson, first published Septemeber 2023.
Total points so far: 80
Bookwrm526Task #15.10 I'm Not Scared
Read a book with MPG Horror- Stand alone or embedded. I read Our Shadows Have Claws: 15 Latin American Monster Stories by Yamile Saied Méndez.
Total points so far: 95
Amy FLREPOST for #294 with description
10.4 Future's So Bright
Read a book with a person wearing sunglasses on the cover.
- woman is wearing sunglassesPoints this post: 10
Total points: 10
Amy FLREPOST for #295 with description
10.9 Fly Me To The Moon
Read a book MPG Space, stand alone or embedded
The Dust of Kaku - MPG Space Opera
Points this post: 10
Total points: 20
Amy FLREPOST for #296 with description
15.10 I'm Not Scared
Read a book with MPG Horror- Stand alone or embedded
Big Driver - MPG Horror
Points this post: 15
Total points: 35
Amy FLREPOST for #297 with description
25.1 - Ash's Task: Boss Level
Option 2: For this option pick one of the 10 villagers I have on my island and read a book with that name in the title, subtitle, or author first or last name.
Poppy, Molly, Pecan, Maple, Vivian, Olive, Erik, Chief, Bonbon, Grizzly
Olive - OLIVE is one of the villagers
Option 3: For this option read a book with a 4 or more letter word in the title that can be made up of letters in "creepers have no respect".
Guilty Acts - ACTS is in CreeperS hAve no respecT
Points this post: 25
Total points: 60
Amy FLREPOST for #298 with description
30.7 Cat's Task: Books of Europe
Book 1: Read a book that is set (at least 70%) in one or more countries in Europe other than UK
Locked In - set in Denmark (metadata)
Book 2: Read a book that is written by an author born in a country in Europe, excluding UK.
Blood Ties by Jo Nesbø who was born in Norway
Points this post: 30
Total points: 90
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read a book off of this list.
Page 8
read When Women Were Dragons
points this post post 10
total points 570
20.1 - Most Improved – Erica H’s Task: Organized ProcrastinatorOption 2: Read a book with a word of 5 or more letters in the title spelled from PROJECT FINISH RESISTANCE.
The Traitor by Jørn Lier Horst
Traitor
Task Total: 20
Season Total: 95
Total IAF: 3
5.6
10.4; ...; ...; 10.7
15.6;...; ...; 15.9
20.1; 20.2;
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option 2
Read a book with a person wearing shorts or a swimsuit on the cover.
read
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read a book with author initials are AA, AB, AO, BA, BB, BO, OA, OB, or OO.
read Our Last Wild Days by Anna Bailey
points this post 25
total points 595
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Opt. 2. Read a book with a word of at least four letters in the title/subtitle/author’s name from the phrase ULURU KATA TJUTA NICK KY
read Kitty Steals the Show
word is kitty
and
Opt. 4. Read a book that takes place at least 50% in Australia or is by an author born in or currently living in Australia.
read In the Deep- setting is australia
points this post 30
total points 625
SUSAN A15.4 Beauty in Words
Option 2: One Book Task
Read a single book that satisfies both criteria for option 1 Read a book whose title (subtitles are excluded) contains a 4 or more letter word from one of the poems on the web page. AND with an author that shares either a name or initials with one of the poets on this website.
Under Pressure by Robert Pobi
No MMPB. Paperback HERE
word = UNDER, from poem “remember” by joy harjo
author name Robert Pobi
poet name Robert Frost
points this task: 15
previous total: 380
new total: 395
SUSAN A20.1 Most Improved: Erica H's Task - Organized Procrastinator
Option 2: Read a book with a word of 5 or more letters in the title spelled from PROJECT FINISH RESISTANCE. Letters may be used only as often as they appear.
Love Across the Seasons Box Set by K.L. Noone
word = across
PROJECT FINISH RESISTANCE
points this task: 20
previous total: 395
new total: 415
Katrisa20.4 Golden Oldies: Kai's Task - London Adventure
OPt 5 - Read a book with an MPG of Historical, Romance, or Historical Romance. MPGs must be stand-alone, not embedded.
I read Athena's Child i has MPG Historical
Points this Post: 20
Points Total: 635
Katrisa25.1 - Ash's Task: Boss Level
Opt 1 - For this option pick a book off of one of these lists
Wendigo
Time Loops
Trapped or Stranded
I read The Time Machine from the Time Loop list P1
Points this Post: 25
Points Total : 660
Julia10315.4 Beauty in Words
Option 2: Read a single book that satisfies both criteria for option 1
Book 1: Read a book whose title (subtitles are excluded) contains a 4 or more letter word from one of the poems on the website
Book 2: Read a book with an author that shares either a name or initials with one of the poets on this website.
Rule of Evidence by John G. Hemry
The word "evidence" is in the poem "Remember" by Joy Harjo.
Author initials JH are the same (John Hemry/Joy Harjo)
This post: 15 points
Total points: 95
BB: 2
GO: 0
NF: 0
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 7
ROBIN P10.10 Radioactive, Radioactive
MPG Post Apocalyptic
Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang
Points this post: 10
Total points: 195
BB:3 GO:0 IAF:2
FLY Task #10.1 Walking On Sunshine
+GO ticket
task: title word of 4+ letters made from "Walking On Sunshine"
book: The Sign of Four
(my version is audio, first MMPB here)
how it fits: sign in Walk(ing) On (S)unshine
other:
**Claiming GO ticket for First published February 1, 1890
Points this post: 10
Total points: 120
Tasks completed: 6/56
BB: 5 / GO: 0 + 1 = 1 / IAF: 0
20.3 Review Raffle: Kelly L's Task - Celebrating PrideBook: Pride and Prejudice
Task: option 2 - Read a book with a title or subtitle that contains a 4+ letter word made from one of two phrases: STONEWALL UPRISING or PRIDE PARADE.
How it fits: pride is in the title & in pride parade
I claim one GO ticket
Points this post: 20
Total points: 20
GO tickets this post: 1
Total # of GO tickets: 1
LoraTask: 20.6 It's a Fact: Kristen IA's Task - Let’s Go to the Park!, using Option 2: read a book that has an MPG of History or Historical (standalone or embedded) AND is a smaller book, with 100-250 pages.
Book/Author: Your Heart's Desire/Melody Carlson
How it fits: MPG Historical and 160 pages
Points for this task: 20
Total points: 95
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: 0
LoraTask: 20.5 Bigger is Better: Kathy KS's Task - Light Up My World, Scarlett!, using Option 1 - Read a book that contains red on the cover, according to Tineye.
Book/Author: The Beast and the Enchantress/Camille Peters
How it fits: .6% red, according to Tineye
Points for this task: 20
Total points: 115
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: 0
TessaVanessaChallenge 5.4 World Environment
Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in "World Environment Day".
The Cliff by Manon Debaye
Points this post: 5
Total points: 140/975
Task completed: 11/56
TessaVanessaChallenge 20.9 Moderator's Pet: Trishhartuk's Task - Crater Lake
Option 3: Read a book first published between May and October (inclusive) of any year from 1996-onwards.
The Best Part Is at the End by Mel Mallory
First published: June 16, 2023
Points this post: 20
Total points: 160/975
Task completed: 12/56
TessaVanessaChallenge 30.6 Kmaried's Task - Catching Up On Series
Option A: Read the current last book in a series of at least 3 books.
Studies at the School by the Sea by Jenny Colgan
Option C: Read a book that is #3 or above but not the last book in the series.
Girl Thirteen: Stalked by Molly Black
Series: Maya Gray #13
Points this post: 30
Total points: 190/975
Task completed: 13/56
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5.8 Name Game
Read a book whose author’s first name begins with the same letter as your Readerboard name.
Check & Mate (Ash/Ali Hazelwood)
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 70
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10.5 I’ll Be There For You
Celebrate by reading a book off of this list.
Just the Nicest Couple (Pg6)
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 80
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15.2 Here or There?
Book 1: Using the North American parks, read a book whose title (subtitles are excluded) contains a word from the name one of the parks
Gideon Green in Black and White - WHITE in WHITE sands
Book 2: Using the Europe parks, read a book whose title (subtitles are excluded) contains all the letters of the complete name of one parks.
I Killed Zoe Spanos DENALI I kiLlED zoe spANos
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 95
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15.6 Animals, Animals, Animals!
Read a book with one of these words in the title/subtitle. Animal, Wildebeest, Zebra, Gazelle, Hyena, Lion, or Cheetah. Possessives and plurals accepted.
Deadly Animals ANIMALS
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 110
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10.7 Camp RockRead a book where the MC is a performance artist or performing arts is central to the story.
Space Opera
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 120
20.5 Bigger is Better: Kathy KS's Task - Light Up My World, Scarlett!Option 1 - Read a book that contains red on the cover, according to Tineye. It doesn’t matter how much, just some.
by Rupert Holmes8.1% Red
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 150
Total Tasks Completed: 7
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Big Books:
Golden Oldies:
It's a Fact:
Delicious Dee5.1 Victory Day
Nest Egg - set in Hawaii which is also the site of Haleakala
Points this Task: 5
Points Overall: 80
Its a Fact Tickets: 1
Delicious Dee20.3 Review Raffle: Kelly L's Task - Celebrating Pride
option 3 - Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality - Sarah McBride - shelved as both Memoir and LGBT; claiming 1 its a fact for non-fiction
Points this Task: 20
Points Overall: 100
Its a Fact Tickets: 2
20.8 Nickels and Dimes: MEGSCL's Task - 2025 GoalsOption 1- Read more new releases and ARCs. For this task read any book first published in March 2025 or later.
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
First published June 3, 2025
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 170
Total Tasks Completed: 8
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Big Books:
Golden Oldies:
It's a Fact:
Delicious Dee20.4 Golden Oldies: Kai's Task - London Adventure
Option 2 - Sleepless in Dubai - book starts and finishes in Austin, TX, but they travel to Dubai during the book for Diwali
Points this Task: 20
Points Overall: 120
Its a Fact Tickets: 2
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30.4 TessaVanessa's Task: A Year of Travels
Option 1: Lakeside Cabin
read a book that has snow on the cover.
The Winter People
Option 3: Niagara Falls
Read a book with a single author’s first and last initial that can be found in NIAGARA FALLS.
With a Vengeance Riley Sager niagaRa fallS
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 150
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20.1 - Most Improved – Erica H’s Task: Organized Procrastinator
Opt 1 - Read a book with a word of 5 or more letters in the title spelled from PROJECT FINISH RESISTANCE
I read Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning
AFTER in pRojEcT Finish resistAnce
Points this Post: 20
Points total: 595