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FALL CHALLENGE 2022
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15.5 - It Was There All AlongRead a book that you already have in your possession, from any source- borrowed, owned, etc., as of August 17.
An Unnatural Vice by KJ Charles
Ebook only. Verified for length row 335 of the ebook verification spreadsheet.
Points this task: 15
Total Points: 15
5.8 - Wizard of OzzieRead a book with a MPG of Sports.
Rethinking Fandom: How to Beat the Sports-Industrial Complex at Its Own Game
MPG Sports
Claiming 1 It's a Fact Ticket - Nonfiction
Points Earned This Post: 5
Total Points Earned: 5
It's A Fact Tickets: 1
Golden Oldie Tickets: 0
Big Book Tickets Total: 0
Big Books Read By Page Count: 0 (500) / 0 (750) / 0 (1000)
Mod
Never Been Kissed by C.M. Kars - free choice, not in ARBF
Points this post: 5
Total points: 5
Deborah5.2 - Millenium Magic
Read a book with a page count that contains TWO of those digits (1, 9, 0, or 0).
The Water Dragon's Bride, Vol. 2 192 pages
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 5
Books Read:1
Tasks Done: 1
15.5 - It Was There All AlongA book already in my possession as of August 17: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Checked out from the library prior to August 17.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 15
5.1-Exiled to the Land of OzMPG of Crime.
Page Count: 145 Listened to audiobook link to PB edition French Kiss
MPG verification: Post # 14 /topic/show/...
The French Kiss
Points Earned This Post: 5
Points Achieved to Date: 5/960
Tasks Completed: 1/56
Readerboard Name: Robin (Saturndoo)10.8.-Mexican Independence Day
Author's initials are in BATTLE OF PUEBLA. (all initials count).
Page Count: 200 Listened to audiobook link to PB edition Mrs. Jeffries on the Ball
Author: Emily Brightwell letters "E" and "B"
Mrs. Jeffries on the Ball
Points Earned This Post: 10
Points Achieved to Date:15/960
Tasks Completed: 2/56
Readerboard Name: Robin (Saturndoo)10.2 - Call Me Nick.
Author has a name found on the list of related names for Nick, on the Behind the Names website -Exact Match, any position
Page Count: 368 Listened to audiobook Link to MMPB Jackpot
Name: English--Nic
Author: Nic Stone
Jackpot
Points Earned This Post: 10
Points Achieved to Date: 25/960
Tasks Completed: 3/56
BEE� 5.9: Number 9, Number 9 �..�
nine or more words in title
Before the Coffee Gets Cold: Tales from the Café by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
points: 5
total points: 5
tasks completed: 1
books read: 1
Bookwrm526Task #5.6 - 5.6 - How Can You Be Here When You're Not Anywhere At all?
Read a book set at least 50% in a fictitious locale. A fictional setting in a real state/country does NOT work; a fictional country, planet, space system, or fantasy world DOES work. I read Murder of a Werewolf by April Fernsby. As stated in the GR description, the book is set in the fictional, supernatural town of Brimstone, which the main character gets to through her grandmother's cellar door.
Total points so far: 5
Deborah5.5 - From O....Z
Read a book where the author's initials (all of them) can be found using the letters from O to Z (inclusive). You may only use each letter once.
The Water Dragon's Bride, Vol. 3 by Rei Toma
R and T fall between O and Z
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 10
Books Read:2
Tasks Done: 2
Kai10.6 It's in There Somewhere
Read a book in which the 3 letter sequence "TIN" is found in a word in the title/subtitle or in the author's name.
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 8.0
New Points: 10
Total Points: 10
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Claimed for Challenge: 1
15.4 - Follow the CluesOption 2: The Whistler by John Grisham - book has MPG Mystery AND is book #1 in a series (the Whistler series).
Books read this post: 1
Total books read: 1
Points this post: 15
Total points: 15
15.4 - Follow the CluesBook 1: Read a book with the MPG Mystery
Book 2: Read a book that is a whole numbered book in a series. The series name and number must be indicated in the GR title listing in grayscale parentheses following the title or grayscale italics above the title.
Option 2 - Read ONE book that fulfills both requirements of option 1.
I read The Hunt. It has an MPG of Mystery and is #27 of the Decker/Lazarus novel.
Points: 15
books read: 1
tasks completed: 1
pages read: 384
LaureY10.1. The Tinman's Body Had to Come From Somewhere!
Read a book set at least 50% in one of these countries: CHINA
Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Yung Chang
* I claim a Big Book Ticket for this book as it has 562 pages *
Points this post: 10
Total points: 10/960
Total Books: 1
Total Tasks: 1/56
Coralie15.5 It was There all along
Book I already had in my possession
Year's Best Aotearoa New Zealand Science Fiction and Fantasy, Vol. 1
Total to date 15 points
Readerboard Name: Robin (Saturndoo)15.7 - Get Happy
#4, #5, #6, or #7 in a series.
Page Count: 232 Listened to audiobook Link to MMPB Mrs. Jeffries on the Trail
Series: Mrs. Jeffries #6
Mrs. Jeffries on the Trail
Points Earned This Post: 15
Points Achieved to Date: 40/960
Tasks Completed: 4/56
Christene PaulaRead a book that includes three generations of ONE family as characters or subjects.
Book 1: Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
Pages: 352
How it fits: 3 Generation of Darker Family, Starting with their Nana, Frank and Nancy, Rose Lily and Daisy, lastly Trixie
Read a book where a main character moves (not visits) to a new state, province or country during the course of the book. The starting location and the resulting location must both be represented in the book.
Book 2: The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
Pages: 360
How it fits: Jess moved from UK to Paris to stay with Ben.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 30
Tasks completed: 1
Books read: 2
Big Book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
It's a Fact ticket: 0
Sara G25.3 - MAZZA1's task: Well Hello Number 9
Option 1: Read a book that has a number 9 in its series number- whole numbers only- ex. #9, #19, #29. The series number must show in greyscale in the ŷ record.
Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie
This book is #19 in the Hercule Poirot series.
**Sad Cypress is a Golden Oldie (first published in 1940). I claim one GO ticket.**
Option 2: Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym. Your book may be written under any of the pseudonyms (or the real name) used by the author.
The Dragon's Path by Daniel Abraham
Daniel Abraham also writes as M.L.N. Hanover and James S.A. Corey per his ŷ bio.
I read the Kindle edition. The paperback (no MMPB) here has 555 pages.
**The Dragon's Path is a Big Book (555 pages). Claiming 1 BB ticket.**
Points this post: 25
Total points: 25
15.8 - B PositivePB for page count (no mmpb): Shrill by Lindy West
I listened to the Audiobook: Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman
� found on page 1
🎓 nonfiction - claiming It's a Fact Ticket 🎓
Total points: 0 + 15 = 15
Big Book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
It's a Fact tickets: 1
Delicious Dee30.2 Robin (Saturndoo)'s Task: Monster Mash
Book 1 - Kamusari Tales Told at Night - word - night found in the first line of the song: I was working in the lab, late one night
Book 2 - Southern Cauldrons - main character (Pepper) is a witch - and her husband is a werewolf
Points This Post: 30
Points Total: 30
Julia10315.4 - Follow the Clues
Option 2: The Cliff House Strangler
(MPG Mystery, #3 in Sarah Woolson series)
This post: 15 points
Total points: 15
BB: 0
GO: 0
NF: 0
Tasks completed: 1
Books completed: 1
Andy P.Task # 5.4 - Ease On Down The Road
Read a book by an author who shares a name with one of the actors who appeared in the film. Michael Jackson
Fatal Error by Michael RidpathMichael Ridpath and Michael Jackson
Points this post: 5
Total points: 5
Delicious Dee10.1. The Tinman's Body Had to Come From Somewhere!
A Loyal Character Dancer - set in China
Points This Post: 10
Points Total: 40
Mod
Read a book first published in September, October, or November of any year
No Lawyers in Heaven: A Life Defending Serious Crime
This book was first published 3rd NOVEMBER 2020
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Points This Post: 0
Total Points: 0 + 10 = 10
Total Tasks Completed: 1
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Big Books: 0
Golden Oldies: 0
It's a Fact: 0
Readerboard Name: Robin (Saturndoo)15.10 - Give and Take
Fellow SRC member read and rated 5 stars.
Required: State the SRC member.
Page Count: 565 Listened to audiobook link to PB Identical
Member/Link: Jennifer W
/review/list...
Identical
Points Earned This Post: 15
Points Achieved to Date: 55/960
Tasks Completed: 5/56
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Keli's Task: For JulesOption 3
Read a book from a series with a minimum of five whole-numbered books in the series.
Just a Bit Heartless by Alessandra Hazard
Points this task: 20
Total Points: 35
Christene Paula5.4 - Ease On Down The Road
Read a book by an author who shares a name with one of the actors who appeared in the film. The names may be found in any position, but must match exactly.
Actors: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Richard Pryor, Lena Horne, Mabel King, Thelma Carpenter, Theresa Merritt, Stanley Greene
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Pages: 329
Children’s: IL: MY - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 12.0
How it fits: "Diana"
Points this post: 5
Total points: 35
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 3
Big Book tickets: 0
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
It's a Fact ticket: 0
Lisa MD20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Keli's Task: For Jules
Option 3. Book from a series with a minimum of five whole-numbered books in the series.
🍁How to Raise an Elephant by Alexander McCall Smith
Listened to audtio. No MMPB. Linked to PB
242 pages
🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 20/960
Total Books Read: 1
Tasks Completed: 1/56
Big Book Tickets:
Golden Oldies Tickets:
Non Fiction Tickets:
CYNBAXTERTask #05.01 -Exiled to the Land of Oz
Task Description: Read a book with a MPG of Crime
Book: City on Fire by Don Winslow
Points this post: 5 points
Total points to date: 5 points
IAF! tickets this post: 0
Total IAF! tickets to date: 0
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 0
Golden Oldie tickets this post: 0
Total "GOLDIE" tickets to date: 0
MARGO30.7 - Schatzie's Task: Chicken Love
OPTION C: Read a book with all the letters LAVENDER in the author’s name. Single authors only.
The Light Through the Leaves
BY Glendy Vanderah
GLENDYVANDERAH
OPTION D: Read a book that has a word in the title that is food or flower related that would make a great name for a chicken.
Chocolate Cake and Chaos
- Word is CHOCOLATE
Posted and read Kindle editions.
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Points this task: 30
Total points: 30
Tasks completed: 1
Books read: 2
GO: 0 // BB: 0 // NF: 0
Amy B5.4 - Ease On Down The Road
Read a book by an author who shares a name with one of the actors who appeared in the film. The names may be found in any position, but must match exactly.
Actors: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Richard Pryor, Lena Horne, Mabel King, Thelma Carpenter, Theresa Merritt, Stanley Greene
Required: State the actor: Michael Jackson
Someone Else's Love Story by Joshilyn Jackson
This Task: 5 Points
To Date: 5 Points
Sara G15.5 - It Was There All Along
Read a book that you already have in your possession, from any source- borrowed, owned, etc., as of August 17.
To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers
I acquired this book in January 2020.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 40
CYNBAXTERTask #05.02 - Millenium Magic
Task Description: Read a book with a page count that contains TWO of those digits (1, 9, 0, or 0).
Book: Flaubert's Parrot by Julian Barnes which contains a 1 and a 9 in the page count.
Points this post: 5 points
Total points to date: 010 points
IAF! tickets this post: 0
Total IAF! tickets to date: 0
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date:
Golden Oldie tickets this post: 0
Total "GOLDIE" tickets to date: 0
Nikki B5.1 Exiled to the Land of Oz
Book with MPG Crime
The Stranger Beside Me: Ted Bundy: The Shocking Inside Story
Ann Rule
Claiming 1 BB ticket = 548 pages
Task Points: 5
Total Challenge Points: 5
Total BB: 1
LAUREN JODI5.5 - From O....Z
Knight Awakening by Rebecca Zanetti
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 5/960
Total Books Read: 1
Total Tasks Completed: 1/56
Nikki B10.7 An Autumn Debut: first published in September, October or November
Haunted Reno
Janice Oberding
First Published September 28, 2015
Task Points: 10
Total Challenge Points: 15
Total BB: 1
15.5 It was there all alongBook in your possession as of Aug 17, 2022
Tracks
I had this book before August 2022
Points this post: 15
Total points: 15
Nikki B5.10 There's No Place Like the SRC!
Free choice
Outbreak
Robin Cook
Task Points: 5
Total Challenge Points: 20
Total BB: 1
Please disregard this post. I read an ARC version and good reads does not recognize the ISBN. I will repost next month when presumably the problem will go away
5.3 - Go to Jail, Go Directly to Jail. Do Not Pass OzDon't Stop The Carnival by Herman Wouk; the letters in the word STOP from the title are found in the phrase "Oswald STate Penitentiary"
Books this post: 1
Total books read: 2
Points this post: 5
Total points: 20
Joanne MI20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Keli's Task: For Jules
Option 1. . Read a book with either a horse or a crab on the cover.
The Richmond Raid
Points this task 20
Total Points 20
10.7 - An Autumn DebutFirst published in September, October, or November of any year: Christmas at the Cupcake Café by Jenny Colgan, first published October 25, 2012
Points this post: 10
Total points: 25
MARGO25.4 - Nick KY’s Task: Hawkeye and B.J.
OPTION 2: Read a book that has both a B and a J in the title/subtitle and/or author's name.
Blood and Guts by Ed James
- B in Title
- J in Author's Name
- Posted and read Kindle edition.
OPTION 3: Read a book from one of the lists:.
- I chose the "Medicine and Literature" list: /list/show/2...
Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
- Page 1 of list, #69
- I read the Paperback version as posted, which has 545 pages.
- claiming ONE BIG BOOK TICKET
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Points this task: 25
Total points: 55
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 4
GO: 0 // BB: 1 // NF: 0
20.9 Moderator's Pet - DeeDee's Task: What's in a Name?Author first name matches name of Shakespeare character on list
The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics
Author Olivia Waite matches character Olivia on list from the play Twelfth Night
Points this post: 20
Total points: 35
Inge5.2 - Millenium Magic
read a book with 2 digits of 1900.
Soldaat van het noorden
page count 200.
Points this task: 5
total points: 5
Deborah10.8.-Mexican Independence Day
Read a book whose author's initials are in BATTLE OF PUEBLA.
A Choir of Ill Children by Tom Piccirilli
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 20
Books Read:3
Tasks Done: 3
20.5 - Bigger Is Better - Insiyah's Task: In Awe of SpacePrador Moon (Polity Universe (chronological) #1) by Neal Asher
Total this Post: 20
Season Total: 20
Delicious Dee15.7 Get Happy
Sweeping S'Ride - #4 in the Space Janitor series
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 55
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