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DECEMBER Monthly Reading Challenge 2022
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Here are Kathleen's prompts:
10 pts:
1. Lots of readers have old favorites they like to return to during the holidays. Reread a holiday favorite.
2. December is a month loaded with religious and cultural celebrations. Read a book that features religious or cultural traditions that are different from your own.
3. As the end of the year approaches, read a book that you meant to read this year and haven’t yet.
25 pts:
1. Jane Austen's birthday is December 16. Read a book written by Jane Austen or one of the many pastiches of her work.
2. Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest day in the year, is December 21,2022. Read a book of short stories.
3. National Day of the Horse is celebrated on December 13. Read a book with a horse on the cover.
50 pts:
1. December 10th is Alfred Nobel Day in Sweden. Read a book by a Nobel prize winner, or a book about Alfred Nobel.
2. Bill of Rights Day is 15 December.
Read a book celebrating one of the freedoms identified in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
3. Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890.
Read a book by a Native American author.
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Here are Tonya's prompts:
10 points:
Read a book that takes place in the Winter.
Many December traditions involve baking, sweets, treats, and chocolate. Read a book that involves any of these activities or treats.
December 7 is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Read a book about Pearl Harbor or Hawaii.
25 points:
December contains the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a novella.
Read a book in the Scandi Noir or Nordic Noir genre.
Read a book about any December Holiday. Double points if it is a holiday you do not typically celebrate.
50 points:
The Icelandic holiday of Jolabokaflud is celebrated on Christmas Eve. It is the holiday tradition of gifting books. It translates to Christmas Book Flood. Read a book that has been gifted to you or a book where the MC gives or receives a book. Double points if you start or complete this book on Christmas Eve.
Many countries celebrate Christmas with the tradition of holding performances of the Nutcracker Ballet. The ballet is based on the story written by ETA Hoffman. Read any of ETA Hoffman's works. Double points if it is not The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.
Holiday movies are very popular in December. Read a book that was turned in to a movie. Double points if it is a holiday movie.
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Ruth: 313/60
Bill: 5503/0
Eileen: 3397/140
Kathleen: 3159/60
Tawallah: 4159/180
Sherri: 5645?90
Judy: 5347/0
Denise: 1933/110
Kristin: 1037/190 WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS
Jan: 1674/145
Anne: 3849/100 WINNER MOST PAGES READ
Kerry: 0/0
Evyan: 1064/20
Vikki: 3290/0
Lance: 3043/110
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Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022
COMPLETED
Total Pages Read: 313
Bonus Points: 60
Books Read:
1. Secrets of the Witch: An initiation into our history and our wisdom *FINISHED READING * 04.12.2022 - 41 pages.
2. The Pursuit of Happiness*FINISHED READING * 25.12.2022 - 190 pages.
3. A Poem for Every Night of the Year *FINISHED READING* 31.12.2022 - 67 pages.
4. The Sisters of Auschwitz *STARTED* 18.12.2022 - 15 pages.
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10 pts:
1. Lots of readers have old favorites they like to return to during the holidays. Reread a holiday favorite.
2. December is a month loaded with religious and cultural celebrations. Read a book that features religious or cultural traditions that are different from your own.
Secrets of the Witch: An initiation into our history and our wisdom
3. As the end of the year approaches, read a book that you meant to read this year and haven’t yet.
Read a book that takes place in the Winter.
Many December traditions involve baking, sweets, treats, and chocolate. Read a book that involves any of these activities or treats.
December 7 is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Read a book about Pearl Harbor or Hawaii.
25 pts:
1. Jane Austen's birthday is December 16. Read a book written by Jane Austen or one of the many pastiches of her work.
2. Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest day in the year, is December 21,2022. Read a book of short stories.
3. National Day of the Horse is celebrated on December 13. Read a book with a horse on the cover.
December contains the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a novella.
Read a book in the Scandi Noir or Nordic Noir genre.
Read a book about any December Holiday. Double points if it is a holiday you do not typically celebrate.
50 pts:
1. December 10th is Alfred Nobel Day in Sweden. Read a book by a Nobel prize winner, or a book about Alfred Nobel.
2. Bill of Rights Day is 15 December.
Read a book celebrating one of the freedoms identified in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
3. Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890.
Read a book by a Native American author.
The Icelandic holiday of Jolabokaflud is celebrated on Christmas Eve. It is the holiday tradition of gifting books. It translates to Christmas Book Flood. Read a book that has been gifted to you or a book where the MC gives or receives a book. Double points if you start or complete this book on Christmas Eve.
Secrets of the Witch: An initiation into our history and our wisdom
Many countries celebrate Christmas with the tradition of holding performances of the Nutcracker Ballet. The ballet is based on the story written by ETA Hoffman. Read any of ETA Hoffman's works. Double points if it is not The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.
Holiday movies are very popular in December. Read a book that was turned in to a movie. Double points if it is a holiday movie.
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Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022
Total Pages Read: 5503 pages
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1. The Detective's Daughter by Lesley Thomson 472 pages, finished 1 Dec, 4.5 stars
2. Ms. Tree, Vol. 2: Skeleton in the Closet by Max Allan Collins 292 pages, finished 3 Dec, 4.0 stars
3. Red Rising by Pierce Brown 125 pages read, DNF, NR
4. March: Book Two by John Lewis 187 pages, finished 4 Dec, 4.5 stars
5. Alpha & Omega by Joe Hill 192 pages, finished 7 Dec, 4.5 stars
6. The Absolute Death by Neil Gaiman 320 pages, finished 09 Dec, 4.5 stars
7. Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman 263 pages, finished 10 Dec, 4.0 stars
8. Siren of the Waters by Michael Genelin 328 pages, finished 11 Dec, 3.5 stars
9. The Steam Pig by James McClure 258 pages, finished 14 Dec, 2.5 stars
10. The Doll's House by Neil Gaiman 256 pages, finished 16 Dec, 3.5 stars
11. Maddie Hatter and the Deadly Diamond by Jayne Barnard 237 pages, finished 18 Dec, 3.0 stars
12. The Sandman Vol. 3: Dream Country by Neil Gaiman 160 pages, finished 19 Dec, 3.0 stars
13. Coraline by Neil Gaiman 186 pages, finished 20 Dec, 4.0 stars
14. The Twelve by Justin Cronin 568 pages, finished 22 Dec, 5.0 stars
15. Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory by Ted Barris 513 pages, finished 22 Dec, 4.0 stars
16. Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. Montgomery 258 pages, finished 29 Dec, 3.0 stars
17. Ottoline and the Yellow Cat by Chris Riddell 171 pages, finished 29 Dec, 4.0 stars
18. Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe 368 pages, finished 30 Dec, 4.0 stars
19. Goth Girl and the Fete Worse than Death by Chris Riddell 213 pages, finished 31 Dec, 4.0 stars
20. Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began by Art Spiegelman 136 pages, finished 31 Dec, 3.5 stars
10 pts:
1. Lots of readers have old favorites they like to return to during the holidays. Reread a holiday favorite.
2. December is a month loaded with religious and cultural celebrations. Read a book that features religious or cultural traditions that are different from your own.
3. As the end of the year approaches, read a book that you meant to read this year and haven’t yet.
4. Read a book that takes place in the Winter.
5. Many December traditions involve baking, sweets, treats, and chocolate. Read a book that involves any of these activities or treats.
6. December 7 is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Read a book about Pearl Harbor or Hawaii.
25 pts:
1. Jane Austen's birthday is December 16. Read a book written by Jane Austen or one of the many pastiches of her work.
2. Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest day in the year, is December 21,2022. Read a book of short stories.
3. National Day of the Horse is celebrated on December 13. Read a book with a horse on the cover.
4. December contains the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a novella.
5. Read a book in the Scandi Noir or Nordic Noir genre.
6. Read a book about any December Holiday. Double points if it is a holiday you do not typically celebrate.
50 pts:
1. December 10th is Alfred Nobel Day in Sweden. Read a book by a Nobel prize winner, or a book about Alfred Nobel.
2. Bill of Rights Day is 15 December.
Read a book celebrating one of the freedoms identified in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
3. Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890.
Read a book by a Native American author.
4. The Icelandic holiday of Jolabokaflud is celebrated on Christmas Eve. It is the holiday tradition of gifting books. It translates to Christmas Book Flood. Read a book that has been gifted to you or a book where the MC gives or receives a book. Double points if you start or complete this book on Christmas Eve.
5. Many countries celebrate Christmas with the tradition of holding performances of the Nutcracker Ballet. The ballet is based on the story written by ETA Hoffman. Read any of ETA Hoffman's works. Double points if it is not The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.
6. Holiday movies are very popular in December. Read a book that was turned in to a movie. Double points if it is a holiday movie.
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge DECEMBER 2022Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022
Total Pages Read: 3397
Bonus Points: 140
Books Read:
1. Karly Sheehan: True Crime Story Behind Karly's Law
2. Run Rose Run
3. Christmas in July
4. Mad Honey
5. The Younger Wife
6. Gone Missing
7. The Christmas Killer
8. The Hotel Nantucket
9. Hotel Laguna
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10 pts:
1. Lots of readers have old favorites they like to return to during the holidays. Reread a holiday favorite.
2. December is a month loaded with religious and cultural celebrations. Read a book that features religious or cultural traditions that are different from your own.
3. As the end of the year approaches, read a book that you meant to read this year and haven’t yet.
4. Read a book that takes place in the Winter.
5. Many December traditions involve baking, sweets, treats, and chocolate. Read a book that involves any of these activities or treats.
6. December 7 is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Read a book about Pearl Harbor or Hawaii.
25 pts:
1. Jane Austen's birthday is December 16. Read a book written by Jane Austen or one of the many pastiches of her work.
2. Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest day in the year, is December 21,2022. Read a book of short stories.
3. National Day of the Horse is celebrated on December 13. Read a book with a horse on the cover.
4. December contains the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a novella.
5. Read a book in the Scandi Noir or Nordic Noir genre.
6. Read a book about any December Holiday. Double points if it is a holiday you do not typically celebrate.
50 pts:
1. December 10th is Alfred Nobel Day in Sweden. Read a book by a Nobel prize winner, or a book about Alfred Nobel.
2. Bill of Rights Day is 15 December.
Read a book celebrating one of the freedoms identified in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
3. Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890.
Read a book by a Native American author.
4. The Icelandic holiday of Jolabokaflud is celebrated on Christmas Eve. It is the holiday tradition of gifting books. It translates to Christmas Book Flood. Read a book that has been gifted to you or a book where the MC gives or receives a book. Double points if you start or complete this book on Christmas Eve.
5. Many countries celebrate Christmas with the tradition of holding performances of the Nutcracker Ballet. The ballet is based on the story written by ETA Hoffman. Read any of ETA Hoffman's works. Double points if it is not The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.
6. Holiday movies are very popular in December. Read a book that was turned in to a movie. Double points if it is a holiday movie.
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On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge DECEMBER 2022Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022
Total Pages Read: 3159 p.
Bonus Points: 60
Books Read:
1. A World of Curiosities byLouise Penny, 12/08/22, 400 p.
2. Divided in Death by J.D. Robb, 12/10/22, 365p.
3. The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman, 12/12/22, 465 p.
4. Down and Out in Paradise: The Life of Anthony Bourdain, byCharles Leerhsen, 12/15/22, 365 p.
5. Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein, 12/21/22, 545 p.
6. Midnight in Death byJ.D. Robb, 12/23/22, 90p.
7. The Bookseller of Florence: The Story of the Manuscripts That Illuminated the Renaissance by Ross King, 12/28/22, 485 p.
8. Interlude in Death by J.D. Robb, 12/31/22, 89 p.
9. The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo byTom Reiss, 12/31/22, 434 p.
10. Visions in Death by J.D. Robb, 12/31/22, 355 p.
10 pts.
1. Lots of readers have old favorites they like to return to during the holidays. Reread a holiday favorite.
2. December is a month loaded with religious and cultural celebrations. Read a book that features religious or cultural traditions that are different from your own.
3. As the end of the year approaches, read a book that you meant to read this year and haven’t yet.
4. Read a book that takes place in the Winter.
Midnight in Death
5. Many December traditions involve baking, sweets, treats, and chocolate. Read a book that involves any of these activities or treats.
6. December 7 is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Read a book about Pearl Harbor or Hawaii.
25 pts:
1. Jane Austen's birthday is December 16. Read a book written by Jane Austen or one of the many pastiches of her work.
2. Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest day in the year, is December 21,2022. Read a book of short stories.
3. National Day of the Horse is celebrated on December 13. Read a book with a horse on the cover.
4. December contains the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a novella.
Midnight in Death
Interlude in Death
5. Read a book in the Scandi Noir or Nordic Noir genre.
6. Read a book about any December Holiday. Double points if it is a holiday you do not typically celebrate.
50 pts:
1. December 10th is Alfred Nobel Day in Sweden. Read a book by a Nobel prize winner, or a book about Alfred Nobel.
2. Bill of Rights Day is 15 December.
Read a book celebrating one of the freedoms identified in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
3. Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890.
Read a book by a Native American author.
4. The Icelandic holiday of Jolabokaflud is celebrated on Christmas Eve. It is the holiday tradition of gifting books. It translates to Christmas Book Flood. Read a book that has been gifted to you or a book where the MC gives or receives a book. Double points if you start or complete this book on Christmas Eve.
5. Many countries celebrate Christmas with the tradition of holding performances of the Nutcracker Ballet. The ballet is based on the story written by ETA Hoffman. Read any of ETA Hoffman's works. Double points if it is not The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.
6. Holiday movies are very popular in December. Read a book that was turned in to a movie. Double points if it is a holiday movie.
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge DECEMBER 2022Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022
Total Pages Read: 4159
Bonus Points: 180
Books Read:
1. A Little Devil in America: In Praise of Black Performance 300 pages
2. There There 304 pages
3. The Redbreast 618 pages
4. No Gods, No Monsters 387 pages
5. Descender, Vol. 4: Orbital Mechanics 120 pages
6. Descender, Vol. 5: Rise of the Robots 120 pages
7. Descender, Vol. 6: The Machine War 120 pages
8. Wide Sargasso Sea 159 pages
9. Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators 464 pages
10. A Letter of Mary 355 pages
11. Ordinary Grace 320 pages
12. A Fete Worse Than Death 284 pages
13. Moonflower Murders 608 pages
10 pts.
1. Lots of readers have old favorites they like to return to during the holidays. Reread a holiday favorite.
2. December is a month loaded with religious and cultural celebrations. Read a book that features religious or cultural traditions that are different from your own.
3. As the end of the year approaches, read a book that you meant to read this year and haven’t yet.
4. Read a book that takes place in the Winter.
5. Many December traditions involve baking, sweets, treats, and chocolate. Read a book that involves any of these activities or treats.
6. December 7 is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Read a book about Pearl Harbor or Hawaii.
25 pts:
1. Jane Austen's birthday is December 16. Read a book written by Jane Austen or one of the many pastiches of her work.
2. Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest day in the year, is December 21,2022. Read a book of short stories.
3. National Day of the Horse is celebrated on December 13. Read a book with a horse on the cover.
4. December contains the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a novella.
5. Read a book in the Scandi Noir or Nordic Noir genre.
6. Read a book about any December Holiday. Double points if it is a holiday you do not typically celebrate.
50 pts:
1. December 10th is Alfred Nobel Day in Sweden. Read a book by a Nobel prize winner, or a book about Alfred Nobel.
2. Bill of Rights Day is 15 December.
Read a book celebrating one of the freedoms identified in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
3. Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890.
Read a book by a Native American author.
4. The Icelandic holiday of Jolabokaflud is celebrated on Christmas Eve. It is the holiday tradition of gifting books. It translates to Christmas Book Flood. Read a book that has been gifted to you or a book where the MC gives or receives a book. Double points if you start or complete this book on Christmas Eve.
5. Many countries celebrate Christmas with the tradition of holding performances of the Nutcracker Ballet. The ballet is based on the story written by ETA Hoffman. Read any of ETA Hoffman's works. Double points if it is not The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.
6. Holiday movies are very popular in December. Read a book that was turned in to a movie. Double points if it is a holiday movie.
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge DECEMBER 2022Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022
Total Pages Read: 5645
Bonus Points: 90
Books Read:
1. River of the Gods: Genius, Courage and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile 349 pgs () 12/1
2. Molly Marbles 26 pgs (10) 12/1
3. Cross-Country Cat 40 pgs (10) 12/1
4.Farmer Giles of Ham 127 pgs (10) 12/1
5. And We Stay 224 pgs (10) 12/3
6. The Women of Easter: Encounter the Savior with Mary of Bethany, Mary of Nazareth, and Mary Magdalene 242 pgs () 12/4
7. Grave Tidings 75 pgs () 12/4
8. Five Alarm Christmas 344 pgs () 12/6
9. The Seventh Bride 237 pgs () 12/8
10.Christmas at Eagle Pond 96 pgs () 12/8
11.Here Comes Winter 32 pgs () 12/10
12. The Enemy 258 pgs () 12/11
13. Resting Scrooge Face 80 pgs (10) 12/12
14. Vulnerable 379 pgs () 12/12
15. I, Crocodile 40 pgs (10) 12/12
16. The Invisible Woman 384 pgs (10) 12/13
17. You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty 288 pgs () 12/16
18. The Naughty List 321 pgs () 12/17
19. The Second Sex 800 pgs () 12/17
20. Carrie Soto Is Back 384 pgs () 12/18
21. Sorcery of Thorns 453 pgs (10) 12/20
22. The Breath of a Whale: The Science and Spirit of Pacific Ocean Giants 239 pgs () 12/22
23. Killing Jesus: A History 305 pgs () 12/24
24. The Legend of the Christmas Witch 56 pgs () 12/26
25. A Lifetime of Secrets: A PostSecret Book 288 pgs () 12/26
26. The Boxcar Children 160 pgs () 12/26
27. Surprise Island 192 pgs () 12/26
28. The Book of Gothel 368 pgs (10) 12/27
29.Romancing Miss Brontë 416 pgs (10) 12/29
30. Becoming Jane Eyre 234 pgs () 12/30
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10 pts:
1. Lots of readers have old favorites they like to return to during the holidays. Reread a holiday favorite.
Cross-Country Cat ✩★✩★
Mr. Dickens and His Carol
Romancing Miss Brontë ✩★✩★�
2. December is a month loaded with religious and cultural celebrations. Read a book that features religious or cultural traditions that are different from your own.
The Women of Easter: Encounter the Savior with Mary of Bethany, Mary of Nazareth, and Mary Magdalene ✩★�
3. As the end of the year approaches, read a book that you meant to read this year and haven’t yet.
Sorcery of Thorns ✩★✩★
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
The Book of Gothel ✩★✩★
4. Read a book that takes place in the Winter.
And We Stay ✩★�
Molly Marbles ✩★�
Resting Scrooge Face ✩★✩★
5. Many December traditions involve baking, sweets, treats, and chocolate. Read a book that involves any of these activities or treats.
6. December 7 is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Read a book about Pearl Harbor or Hawaii.
25 pts:
1. Jane Austen's birthday is December 16. Read a book written by Jane Austen or one of the many pastiches of her work.
Mary B: An Untold Story of Pride and Prejudice
2. Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest day in the year, is December 21, 2022. Read a book of short stories.
I, Crocodile ✩★✩★
3. National Day of the Horse is celebrated on December 13. Read a book with a horse on the cover.
4. December contains the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a novella.
Farmer Giles of Ham ✩★�
5. Read a book in the Scandi Noir or Nordic Noir genre.
6. Read a book about any December Holiday. Double points if it is a holiday you do not typically celebrate.
50 pts:
1. December 10th is Alfred Nobel Day in Sweden. Read a book by a Nobel prize winner, or a book about Alfred Nobel.
2. Bill of Rights Day is 15 December.
Read a book celebrating one of the freedoms identified in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
3. Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890.
Read a book by a Native American author.
4. The Icelandic holiday of Jolabokaflud is celebrated on Christmas Eve. It is the holiday tradition of gifting books. It translates to Christmas Book Flood. Read a book that has been gifted to you or a book where the MC gives or receives a book. Double points if you start or complete this book on Christmas Eve.
5. Many countries celebrate Christmas with the tradition of holding performances of the Nutcracker Ballet. The ballet is based on the story written by ETA Hoffman. Read any of ETA Hoffman's works. Double points if it is not The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.
6. Holiday movies are very popular in December. Read a book that was turned in to a movie. Double points if it is a holiday movie.
The Afterlife of Holly Chase
The Man Who Invented Christmas: How Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol Rescued His Career and Revived Our Holiday Spirits
The Invisible Woman ✩★�
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge DECEMBER 2022Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022
Total Pages Read: 5,347
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1. Devil's Way by Robert Bryndza 346 pages 12/2/22
2. Everything Is Just Beginning by Erin Bartels 352 pages 12/4/22
3. The Cabinet of Dr. Leng by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child 416 pages 12/8/22
4. Murder Book: A Novel by Thomas Perry 420 pages 12/9/22
5. The Cottage by the Loch: A gripping and uplifting page-turner set in Scotland by Kennedy Kerr 321 pages 12/12/22
6. All Hallows by Christopher Golden 336 pages 12/14/22
7. The Drift by C.J. Tudor 352 pages 12/16/22
8. Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano 304 12/19/22
9. The Witch of Tin Mountain by Paulette Kennedy 328 pages 12/21/22
10. Unnatural History by Jonathan Kellerman 320 pages 12/23/22
11. Maureen by Rachel Joyce 192 pages 12/25/22
12. VenCo by Cherie Dimaline 400 pages 12/27/22
13. Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger 393 pages 12/28/22
14. White Smoke by John Gilstrap 325 pages
15. What You Really Want to Know About Life With Dementia: Real Stories and Expert Advice for Family, Friends and People With Dementia by Karen Harrison Dening 222 pages 12/30/22
16. The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz 320 pages 12/31/22
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge DECEMBER 2022Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022
Total Pages Read: 1,933
Bonus Points: 110
Books Read:
1. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Completed 12/8/2022, Pages 306
2. The Handmaid's Tale Completed 12/9/2022, Pages 311
3. The People We Keep Completed 12/16/2022, Pages 368
4. Miss Peregrine's Museum of Wonders: An Indispensable Guide to the Dangers and Delights of the Peculiar World for the Instruction of New Arrivals, Completed 12/25/2022, Pages 221
5. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Completed 12/28/2022, Pages 288
6. The Holiday Swap, Completed 12/31/2022, Pages 351
7. The Christmas Promise, Completed 12/31/2022, Pages 288
10 pts:
1. Lots of readers have old favorites they like to return to during the holidays. Reread a holiday favorite.
2. December is a month loaded with religious and cultural celebrations. Read a book that features religious or cultural traditions that are different from your own.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
3. As the end of the year approaches, read a book that you meant to read this year and haven’t yet.
Read a book that takes place in the Winter.
The Holiday SwapMany December traditions involve baking, sweets, treats, and chocolate. Read a book that involves any of these activities or treats.
December 7 is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Read a book about Pearl Harbor or Hawaii.
25 pts:
1. Jane Austen's birthday is December 16. Read a book written by Jane Austen or one of the many pastiches of her work.
2. Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest day in the year, is December 21,2022. Read a book of short stories.
3. National Day of the Horse is celebrated on December 13. Read a book with a horse on the cover.
December contains the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a novella.
Read a book in the Scandi Noir or Nordic Noir genre.
Read a book about any December Holiday. Double points if it is a holiday you do not typically celebrate.
50 pts:
1. December 10th is Alfred Nobel Day in Sweden. Read a book by a Nobel prize winner, or a book about Alfred Nobel.
2. Bill of Rights Day is 15 December.
Read a book celebrating one of the freedoms identified in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
3. Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890.
Read a book by a Native American author.
The Icelandic holiday of Jolabokaflud is celebrated on Christmas Eve. It is the holiday tradition of gifting books. It translates to Christmas Book Flood. Read a book that has been gifted to you or a book where the MC gives or receives a book. Double points if you start or complete this book on Christmas Eve.
Many countries celebrate Christmas with the tradition of holding performances of the Nutcracker Ballet. The ballet is based on the story written by ETA Hoffman. Read any of ETA Hoffman's works. Double points if it is not The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.
Holiday movies are very popular in December. Read a book that was turned in to a movie. Double points if it is a holiday movie.
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge DECEMBER 2022Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022
Total Pages Read: 1037
Bonus Points: 190
Books Read:
1. Veiled Freedom 432 pg 12/9
2. A Christmas Carol 128 pg 12/25
3. Magpie Murders 477 pg 12/28
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10 pts:
1. Lots of readers have old favorites they like to return to during the holidays. Reread a holiday favorite.
2. December is a month loaded with religious and cultural celebrations. Read a book that features religious or cultural traditions that are different from your own.
3. As the end of the year approaches, read a book that you meant to read this year and haven’t yet.
Read a book that takes place in the Winter.
Many December traditions involve baking, sweets, treats, and chocolate. Read a book that involves any of these activities or treats.
December 7 is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Read a book about Pearl Harbor or Hawaii.
25 pts:
1. Jane Austen's birthday is December 16. Read a book written by Jane Austen or one of the many pastiches of her work.
2. Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest day in the year, is December 21,2022. Read a book of short stories.
3. National Day of the Horse is celebrated on December 13. Read a book with a horse on the cover.
December contains the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a novella.
Read a book in the Scandi Noir or Nordic Noir genre.
Read a book about any December Holiday. Double points if it is a holiday you do not typically celebrate.
50 pts:
1. December 10th is Alfred Nobel Day in Sweden. Read a book by a Nobel prize winner, or a book about Alfred Nobel.
2. Bill of Rights Day is 15 December.
Read a book celebrating one of the freedoms identified in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
3. Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890.
Read a book by a Native American author.
The Icelandic holiday of Jolabokaflud is celebrated on Christmas Eve. It is the holiday tradition of gifting books. It translates to Christmas Book Flood. Read a book that has been gifted to you or a book where the MC gives or receives a book. Double points if you start or complete this book on Christmas Eve.
Many countries celebrate Christmas with the tradition of holding performances of the Nutcracker Ballet. The ballet is based on the story written by ETA Hoffman. Read any of ETA Hoffman's works. Double points if it is not The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.
Holiday movies are very popular in December. Read a book that was turned in to a movie. Double points if it is a holiday movie.
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge DECEMBER 2022Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022
Total Pages Read: 1674
Bonus Points: 145
Books Read:
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328 pages2.
470 pages3.
427 pages4.
345 pages5.
104 pages10 pts:
1. Lots of readers have old favorites they like to return to during the holidays. Reread a holiday favorite.
2. December is a month loaded with religious and cultural celebrations. Read a book that features religious or cultural traditions that are different from your own.
3. As the end of the year approaches, read a book that you meant to read this year and haven’t yet.
Read a book that takes place in the Winter.
Many December traditions involve baking, sweets, treats, and chocolate. Read a book that involves any of these activities or treats.
December 7 is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Read a book about Pearl Harbor or Hawaii.
25 pts:
1. Jane Austen's birthday is December 16. Read a book written by Jane Austen or one of the many pastiches of her work.
2. Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest day in the year, is December 21,2022. Read a book of short stories.
3. National Day of the Horse is celebrated on December 13. Read a book with a horse on the cover.
December contains the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a novella.
Read a book in the Scandi Noir or Nordic Noir genre.
Read a book about any December Holiday. Double points if it is a holiday you do not typically celebrate.
50 pts:
1. December 10th is Alfred Nobel Day in Sweden. Read a book by a Nobel prize winner, or a book about Alfred Nobel.
2. Bill of Rights Day is 15 December.
Read a book celebrating one of the freedoms identified in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
3. Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890.
Read a book by a Native American author.
The Icelandic holiday of Jolabokaflud is celebrated on Christmas Eve. It is the holiday tradition of gifting books. It translates to Christmas Book Flood. Read a book that has been gifted to you or a book where the MC gives or receives a book. Double points if you start or complete this book on Christmas Eve.
Many countries celebrate Christmas with the tradition of holding performances of the Nutcracker Ballet. The ballet is based on the story written by ETA Hoffman. Read any of ETA Hoffman's works. Double points if it is not The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.
Holiday movies are very popular in December. Read a book that was turned in to a movie. Double points if it is a holiday movie.
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge DECEMBER 2022Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022
Total Pages Read: 3,849
Bonus Points: 100
Books Read:
1. The Queen's Bargain 12/3, last 329, +10 (read this year)
2. The Queen's Weapons 12/5, 531, +10 (read this year)
3. Zits: Undivided Inattention 12/7, 207
4. Going Rogue 12/10, 325
5. The Mirror Cracked from Side to Side 12/10, 351
6. The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding: a Hercule Poirot Short Story 12/10, 35
7. The Misanthrope 12/11, 53
8. Le Sicilien ou L'Amour Peintre: Comédie = The Sicilian or Love Makes a Painter: A Comedy 12/13, 20
9. The Doctor in Spite of Himself / The Bourgeois Gentleman 12/15, 35
10. Letter from a Birmingham Jail 12/18, 24
11. The Thursday Murder Club 12/21, 382
12. Paper & Blood 12/24, 291, +10 (read this year)
13. Dashing Through the Snowbirds 12/28, 298, +35 (winter, holiday)
14. The Awkward Squad 12/30, last 171
15. The Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories 12/30, 288, +25 (short stories)
16. Peace Talks 12/31, 340, +10 (read this year,
17. Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance 31
18. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind 58
19. Claudia Kishi, Live From WSTO! 27
20. Do the Work!: An Antiracist Activity Book 53
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge DECEMBER 2022Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
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10 pts:
1. Lots of readers have old favorites they like to return to during the holidays. Reread a holiday favorite.
2. December is a month loaded with religious and cultural celebrations. Read a book that features religious or cultural traditions that are different from your own.
3. As the end of the year approaches, read a book that you meant to read this year and haven’t yet.
Read a book that takes place in the Winter.
Many December traditions involve baking, sweets, treats, and chocolate. Read a book that involves any of these activities or treats.
December 7 is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Read a book about Pearl Harbor or Hawaii.
25 pts:
1. Jane Austen's birthday is December 16. Read a book written by Jane Austen or one of the many pastiches of her work.
2. Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest day in the year, is December 21,2022. Read a book of short stories.
3. National Day of the Horse is celebrated on December 13. Read a book with a horse on the cover.
December contains the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a novella.
Read a book in the Scandi Noir or Nordic Noir genre.
Read a book about any December Holiday. Double points if it is a holiday you do not typically celebrate.
50 pts:
1. December 10th is Alfred Nobel Day in Sweden. Read a book by a Nobel prize winner, or a book about Alfred Nobel.
2. Bill of Rights Day is 15 December.
Read a book celebrating one of the freedoms identified in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
3. Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890.
Read a book by a Native American author.
The Icelandic holiday of Jolabokaflud is celebrated on Christmas Eve. It is the holiday tradition of gifting books. It translates to Christmas Book Flood. Read a book that has been gifted to you or a book where the MC gives or receives a book. Double points if you start or complete this book on Christmas Eve.
Many countries celebrate Christmas with the tradition of holding performances of the Nutcracker Ballet. The ballet is based on the story written by ETA Hoffman. Read any of ETA Hoffman's works. Double points if it is not The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.
Holiday movies are very popular in December. Read a book that was turned in to a movie. Double points if it is a holiday movie.
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge DECEMBER 2022Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022
Total Pages Read: 1064
Bonus Points: 20
Books Read:
1.Other Birds, 12/1/22, 290 pages
2.The Only Good Indians, 12/14/22, 310 pages
3. Mad Honey, 12/22/22, 464 pages, +10 (meant to read), +10 (winter),
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5.
10 pts:
1. Lots of readers have old favorites they like to return to during the holidays. Reread a holiday favorite.
2. December is a month loaded with religious and cultural celebrations. Read a book that features religious or cultural traditions that are different from your own.
3. As the end of the year approaches, read a book that you meant to read this year and haven’t yet.
4. Read a book that takes place in the Winter.
5. Many December traditions involve baking, sweets, treats, and chocolate. Read a book that involves any of these activities or treats.
6. December 7 is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Read a book about Pearl Harbor or Hawaii.
25 pts:
1. Jane Austen's birthday is December 16. Read a book written by Jane Austen or one of the many pastiches of her work.
2. Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest day in the year, is December 21,2022. Read a book of short stories.
3. National Day of the Horse is celebrated on December 13. Read a book with a horse on the cover.
4. December contains the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a novella.
5. Read a book in the Scandi Noir or Nordic Noir genre.
6. Read a book about any December Holiday. Double points if it is a holiday you do not typically celebrate.
50 pts:
1. December 10th is Alfred Nobel Day in Sweden. Read a book by a Nobel prize winner, or a book about Alfred Nobel.
2. Bill of Rights Day is 15 December.
Read a book celebrating one of the freedoms identified in the U.S. Bill of Rights.
3. Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890.
Read a book by a Native American author.
4. The Icelandic holiday of Jolabokaflud is celebrated on Christmas Eve. It is the holiday tradition of gifting books. It translates to Christmas Book Flood. Read a book that has been gifted to you or a book where the MC gives or receives a book. Double points if you start or complete this book on Christmas Eve.
5. Many countries celebrate Christmas with the tradition of holding performances of the Nutcracker Ballet. The ballet is based on the story written by ETA Hoffman. Read any of ETA Hoffman's works. Double points if it is not The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.
6. Holiday movies are very popular in December. Read a book that was turned in to a movie. Double points if it is a holiday movie.
Mod
Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022
Total Pages Read: 3290
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1. Together by Christmas 448
2. The Christmas Party 480
3. Snowflakes and Secrets in the Scottish Highlands 291
4. Keeping a Christmas Promise 368
5. Christmas on the Isle of Skye 204
6. Underneath the Christmas Tree 432
7. The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane 311
8. Christmas at the Borrow a Bookshop 292
9. Snowed In For Christmas 464
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge DECEMBER 2022Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022
Total Pages Read: 3043
Bonus Points: 110
Books Read:
1. The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football - read 12/2 - 352 pages
2.Rise: My Story - read 12/6 - 272 pages
3.The Inside Game: Bad Calls, Strange Moves, and What Baseball Behavior Teaches Us About Ourselves - read 12/10 -304 pages
4.The Next Everest: Surviving the Mountain's Deadliest Day and Finding the Resilience to Climb Again - read 12/12 - 416 pages
5. Messi vs. Ronaldo: One Rivalry, Two Goats, and the Era That Remade the World's Game - read 12/17 - 320 pages
6. The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life - read 12/22 - 384 pages
7. Carrie Soto Is Back - read 12/24 - 384 pages
8. Fore Play - read 12/26 - 235 pages
9.You're Not Welcome Here: Exclusionary Practices in the Game of Baseball - read 12/28 - 132 pages
10. Finding Elevation: Fear and Courage on the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain - read 12/31 - 244 pages
Bonus points:
10 points each for books meant to be read this year and haven’t before December: Blood and Guts, The Next Everest, Messi vs Ronaldo, Finding Elevation
10 points each for taking place in the winter: Rise, The Next Everest, Finding Elevation.
50 points - book that was gifted - Messi vs Ronaldo
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November 2022
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Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read -Miranda - Sept 2022)
Purpose:
The purpose of this thread is to find out how many pages we can read and how many bonus points we can amass for the month. The winners of both get to choose the topics for the month after the following one.
Rules:
- If you want to participate, copy the template below and post a new comment. You can do this now or anytime before the challenge ends on 12/31/2022, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 01/01/2023.
- When you finish reading, go back to your original comment and update it with the number of pages, book link, date read, and your new pages/bonus totals. THIS MUST BE DONE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS A WINNER.
- Any book counts as long as you read it during the month, book club selections or not, add it! Audiobooks also count, just use the page numbers from the most popular hardback/paperback edition.
- Started but DNF (Did Not Finish) a book, add it but only add the number of pages you actually read within the month and comment that you did so. If you started a book in January for example and finished it in February, post the number of pages you read in February and please indicate this.
- Please be sure to type in the areas provided in the template your total number of pages read and bonus points that you have achieved. If your totals are not added up on your template by the end of the month, then I will not be aware of the full total and you will be counted on what I see on the 2nd of the following month.
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The Winners:
There will be two winners, one for the most pages read during the month, and one for the most bonus points obtained. Please note that you can only win once during a 6 month period for either the most pages or the most bonus points. If you are the participant with the highest number of pages or bonus points, and have already won in the previous 6 month period, then the person with the next highest pages/bonus points will be selected as the winner for the month. Winners will be announced once the totals have been posted and calculated. Winners will be notified via message and given instructions for their bonus round selections.
Template:
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On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge DECEMBER 2022
Start Date: 12/01/2022
End Date: 12/31/2022
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
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