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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2024
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Deborah10.10 - Olympics: Breaking
Read a book where the authors first name begins with B.
The Flaw in All Magic by Ben S. Dobson
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 55
Books Read: 6
Tasks Done: 5
Task 15.3 Let The Games BeginOption 2 - Read one book which satisfies both requirements of option 1.
Book:
The Clicking of Cuthbert (Golf Stories #1) (1922) by P.G. Wodehouse (Paperback 224 pages)
A: The rings on the Olympic flag are blue, yellow, black, green, and red. Read a book whose cover is at least 75% made up of any combination of these colours according to Tineye.
Required: Post the cover.
Tineye:
GREEN = 69.8 + 3.9 + 1.9 = 75.6% > 75.0%
B: Countries who have previously hosted the Summer Olympics include USA, Great Britain, Greece, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, Sweden, Belgium, Netherlands, Finland, Italy, Mexico, Canada, Soviet Union, South Korea, Spain, China or Brazil. Read a book at least 50% set in one of these countries.
Entire book set in Great Britain (England)
** The Clicking of Cuthbert is a Golden Oldie, published in 1922**
00 + 15 = 15
Tasks Completed: 01
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 00 + 15 = 15
Books read: 01
Pages read: 224
Read but not claimed: 02
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 00
Golden Oldies: 01
It’s a Fact (Non-Fiction): 00
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
20.3 Review Raffle - Trishhartuk’s Task: Midsomer MurdersBook should have a minimum of 140pg.
Option 2-Read a book by a single author whose initials (all of them) can be found in BADGER’S DRIFT.
I read Annie Bot by Sierra Greer. The page count is 231 pages.
Task Points-20
Total Points-20
LoraTask: 30.4 Nick KY’s Task: Lots of Books, using options 1 and 2
Book 1:
Book/Author: Falling for Mister A+: A Feel-Good Romantic Comedy / Sophie-Leigh Robbins
How it fits: initials SR are next to each other in SUMMERMEANSREADINGLOTSOFBOOKS; 262 pages
Book 2:
Book/Author: The Dilbert Principle: A Cubicle's-Eye View of Bosses, Meetings, Management Fads & Other Workplace Afflictions / Scott Adams
How it fits: on page 14 of the list; 336 pages
Claiming 1 It's a Fact for MPG Nonfiction
Total pages: 598
Points for this task: 30
Total points: 110
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: 1
It's a Fact tickets total: 1
5.1 Dodge the BallRuby Red (Edelstein-Trilogie #1) by Kerstin Gier
Total this Post: 5
Season Total: 60
JEN B20.7- Shorter is Sweeter : Barbara �' s Task - Scotland or Bust
Option 1 - Read a book with a main character who is an artist. For this task the definition of artist is a person who creates art (such as painting, sculpture, music, or writing).
Honey by Isabel Banta
The main character is a singer/songwriter
TOTAL POINTS: 130
LAUREN JODI10.3 - Sumer is icumen in
The Last Mrs. Summers by Rhys Bowen
Word: SUMMERS
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 10/850
Total Books Read: 1
Total Tasks Completed: 1/52
Andy PTask #5.7 We All Scream
Read a book by an author born in the 1980's.
Tell Me How It Ends: An Essay in Forty Questions by Valeria Luiselli
birth date of Author:, August 16, 1983 according to information on Author's main page.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 60
Gangee 15.9 Summer Blockbusters The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
This book was chosen from the list The Book was Better Than The Movie.
Points 15
MAZZA15.6 Outside We Go!
Read a book that features an outside activity
The Lifeline
Looking for a lifeline, Kate and Phoebe find a sense of community - and each other - through their local river swimming group. from GR info
points this post = 5
Points to date = 5
MAZZA110.1 - Summer Reading List
Read a book from the 2023 or 2024 Berkeley Summer Reading lists
from
A Heart That Works this is Non fiction claiming 1 x IAF ticket
points this post = 10
Points to date = 15
IAF this post = 1
Total IAF = 1
MAZZA110.2 - Celebrating Dads
Read a book with one of the following "dad" or "child" relationships standalone in the title or subtitle: USING Daughter,
Mr Bennet's Dutiful Daughter
Points this post = 10
Points to date = 25
MAZZA110.6 - Pride
June is Pride month in many countries.
Read a book with one of the following MPGs: LGBT, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Queer
The Raven and the Reindeer
Points this post = 10
Points to date = 35
MAZZA115.1 The Long and Short of It
Book 1: Has a page count of 400 or more pages. A Short Walk Through a Wide World 400 pages
Book 2: Has a page count of 200 or fewer pages. Sleep Donation176 pages
points this post = 15
Points to date = 50
MAZZA115.3 Let The Games Begins & country that hosted Olympic games
Option 2 1 book
75% Colour of Five rings & country that hosted Olympic games
83.7 % #0e0000 Black
8.3 % #f9f9f9 White
2.8 % #9f9e9e Grey
1.8 % #555555 Grey
1.5 % #ca424b Red
1.1 % #632327 Brown
0.6 % #321213 Brown
0.3 % #8f3036 Red
Setting San Francisco USA
points this post = 15
Points to date = 65
MAZZA115.4 Anyone For Croquet?
Option 2 = 1 Book Option
either #6 or #9 in a series AND Read a book which features either an animal/bird on cover
I read an ARC of theis book via Netgalley Death at the Sign of the Rook
No PB this is HB book:Death at the Sign of the Rook|203164357]Death at the Sign of the Rook
points this post = 15
points to date = 80
MAZZA115.5 Do You Have A Flag?
Read a book whose author's initials are found in CAPTURE THE FLAG. M
Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage Rachel E. Gross
this book is Non Fiction and I am Claiming 1 x IAF ticket
Poitns this post = 15
Points to date = 95
IAF tickets this post = 1
IAF tickets to date = 2
MAZZA115.9 Summer Blockbusters
Read a book which appears on one of the following lists:
/list/show/1...
Legally Blonde
Page 1 of List
Points this post = 15
points to date = 110
MAZZA120.4 Golden Oldies - FLY's Task- Kids� Games Through the Ages
b) Hopscotch â€� read a book by an author whose initials (all of them, as they appear on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ) are found in the word HOPSCOTCH.
Russian Red: A Wine Flights of Murder Thriller
Paul Skalny
points this post = 20
Points to date = 130
MAZZA130.1 - Susan A's Task: The Stanley Cup Playoffs
Option 2: Read a book with the letters N H L in the title.
The Girl in the Eagle's Talons 400 pages
Option 4: Read a book originally published in June.
Now You See Me 302 pages
400 + 302 pages = 702 exceeds task requirement
points this post = 30
points to date = 160
MAZZA15.3 TAG You're It!
Read a book with a 3 word only title or read a book with a 1 word title that consists of only 3 letters.
The Anthropocene Reviewed this is a non fiction book I am claiming 1 x IAF ticket
Points this post = 5
Points to date = 165
IAF tickets this post = 1
IAF tickets to date = 3
MAZZA 130.5 - RedSycamore's Task: The Sound of Silence
Option 2: One Book Option
Read one book of at least 500 pages that satisfies both requirements of option 1.
Read a book with no words in the title.Read a book with at least one letter or number that's part of the cover art.
Illuminae approved her in help thread
/topic/show/...
This book has 624 pages and I am claiming 1 x BB ticket
points this post = 30
points to date = 195
BB tickets this post = 1
BB tickets to date = 1
20.3 Review Raffle - Trishhartuk’s Task: Midsomer MurdersOption 3: Read a book with the sun on the cover, or the stand-alone word "sun" in the title.
A Raisin in the Sun
New Points: 20
Total Points: 50
Delicious Dee5.4 Game of HORSE
Symphony of Secrets - HO in symphony, RSE in Secrets
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 25
Its a Fact: 1
Mod
30.2 - Katrisa's Task - Summer Zodiac
Option 1 - Gemini May 21- June 21
Book 1 - Read a book from one of these lists featuring books with twins
Best Books about Twins (p.1)
The Holiday Swap. Maggie Knox
Book 2 - The tarot card associated with Gemini is The Lovers. Read a book with Romance listed on the main page genres.
Distant Shores. Kristin Hannah
Points: 30
Total points: 150
Books read: 12
Tasks completed: 10
IAF points: 2
Kai10.4 Summer Songs
Read a book with title word (not subtitle) of at least 3 letters shared with your chosen song title (excluding The)
Didn't Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta by James Hannaham
Song: #37 "Be Thankful for What You Got" by William DeVaughn
New Points: 10
Tasks Completed: 2/52
Total Points: 15
BIG BOOK: 0
GOLDEN OLDIES: 0
IT'S A FACT: 0
MaryPDX15.2 Stars and Stripes Forever
A. Read a book that has the name of a U.S. state in the title
Idaho
B. Read a book that is set at least 50% in one of these states.
The Last Mrs. Parrish
Setting: Connecticut
Points this task: 15
Total points: 35
Julia10310.8 - Olympics: Equestrian
(horse on cover)
This post: 10 points
Total points: 65
BB: 0
GO: 0
NF: 0
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 5
KatrisaDodge the Ball
Read a book whose title does not contain the letters HIT
I read Medea
Points this Post: 5
Points Total: 250
Katrisa20.4 - Golden Oldies: FLY's Task - Kids� Games Through the Ages
Opt d) Red Light, Green Light � read a book with a cover that is at least 75% red and/or green, according to TinEye
I read Come and Get It
80.2% green according to Tineye
Points this Post: 20
Points Total: 270
Katrisa20.1 Most Improved Player: XBM's Task: Enjoy a Summer Road Trip
I read Rednecks
It is the West Virginia book
Points this Post: 20
Points Total: 290
Readerboard Name Jammin JennySummer 2024 SRC
5.1 Dodge the Ball
Read a book whose title does not contain the letters HIT. Subtitles may be ignored.
Never, Never
Middle Grade: Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 8.0
Points this post: 5
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
Total Points: 45
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
Readerboard Name Jammin JennySummer 2024 SRC
20.7- Shorter is Sweeter : Barbara �' s Task - Scotland or Bust
Option 5 - Read a book set at least 50% in Scotland.
Required: If the setting is not evident from the description or the GR metadata, provide a reference.
Clear
Points this post: 20
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
Total Points: 65
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
Mod
Option 1: Two Book Option
Book 1: Read a book that is set (at least 70%) in Asia
The Colour of Thunder
This book is set in Hong Kong, now part of China
Book 2: Read a book that is written by an author born in a country in Asia.
Chinese Cinderella: The Secret Story of an Unwanted Daughter
The author Adeline Yen Mah was born in Tianjin China - GR profile states that she grew up in Tianjin, China. Wikipedia () confirms that she was born there & it is obvious from the book, which is her autobiography, that she was born and raised in China.
** This book is non-fiction, so I claim an It's a Fact ticket
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Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 15 + 25 = 40
Total Tasks Completed: 2
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Big Books: 0
Golden Oldies: 0
It's a Fact: 0 + 1 = 1
30.5 - RedSycamore's Task: The Sound of SilenceOption 2: One Book Option
Read one book of at least 500 pages that satisfies both requirements of option 1. Read a book with no words in the title AND read a book with at least one letter or number that's part of the cover art.
I read 11/22/63
The book has been preapproved here
Claiming 2 big book tickets for this book at 849 pages.
Points this post: 30
BB Tickets: 2
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
Total Points: 30
BB Tickets: 2
GO Tickets: 0
It's a Fact Tickets: 0
Mod
10.9 - Olympics: Pentathlon
Read a book with exactly 5 words in the title (not subtitle).
It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult
Line 1770 in the ebook verification document.
This book is Non-Fiction - 1 It's A Fact ticket please!
Points this task: 10
Season total: 10
BB Tickets: 0
GO Tickets: 0
IAF Tickets: 1
Bookwrm526Task #30.2 - Summer Zodiac
Option 1 Book 1: Read a book from one of these lists featuring books with twins. I chose the Best Books About Twins List and read Wise Children by Angela Carter from page one of the list (240p).
Option 1 Book 2: Read a book with Romance listed on the main page genres. I read Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan (437p).
Total points so far: 125
LAUREN JODI5.1 - Dodge the Ball
Exposed by Laura Griffin
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 15/850
Total Books Read: 2
Total Tasks Completed: 2/52
Laure Y5.1 Dodge the Ball
Read a book whose title does not contain the letters HIT.
X by Vona Groarke
Pages: 96
One book between 80 -99 pages may be used for ONE 5 point task.
Previous points: 85
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 90
Big Book Tickets: 1
Laure Y10.8 - Olympics: Equestrian
Read a book with a horse on the cover.
by Mimi MatthewsPrevious points: 90
Points this post: 10
Total points: 100
Big Book Tickets: 1
Repost of Post: 238 (with correct link)LaureY
15.10 Summer Months
Read a book that has exactly 6, 7, or 8 words in the title.
The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting by K.J. Charles
Previous total: 55
Updated total: 70
Big Book Ticket: 1
Mod
30.1 - Susan A's Task: The Stanley Cup Playoffs
Option 2: Read a book with the letters N H L in the title. Ignore subtitles. Order doesn't matter.
Death by Darjeeling. Laura Childs (243 pages)
Option 3: Read a book with a cup on the cover. (The edition you read.)
Fortune's Daughter. Alice Hoffman (320 pages)
Points: 30
Total points: 180
Books read: 14
Tasks completed: 11
IAF points: 2
Delicious Dee10.1 - Summer Reading List
Lady Justice: Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America - found on the 2023: (Re)Writing the Rules list; claiming 1 its a fact for non-fiction
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 35
Its a Fact: 2
Cordelia5.1 Dodge the Ball
Mercy Falls by William Kent Krueger
No H I T in title
Points this task - 5
Total points - 130
5.1 Dodge the BallRead a book whose title does not contain the letters HIT. Subtitles may be ignored
Men We Reaped: A Memoir by Jesmyn Ward
**I'd like an It's A Fact ticket for Men We Reaped: A Memoir (nonfiction)**
IAF This Post: 1
Total IAFs to date: 1
Points this Task: 5
Season Total: 5
5.1;
5.3 TAG You're It!Read a book with a 3 word only title or read a book with a 1 word title that consists of only 3 letters.
The Inner Darkness by Jørn Lier Horst
Total IAFs to date: 1
Points this Task: 5
Season Total: 10
5.1; ...; 5.3;
15.7 JailbreakRead a book where the main character is jailed or arrested, or is an ex-prisoner.
Audition by Pip Adam
Approved in help thread, a really interesting read, and there is a whole section set in prison
Total IAFs to date: 1
Points this Task: 15
Season Total: 25
5.1; ...; 5.3;
15.7;
20.3 Review Raffle - Trishhartuk’s Task: Midsomer MurdersOption 1: Read a book with the MPG of Mystery and/or Crime, stand-alone or as part of an MPG such as Cozy Mystery or Mystery Thriller, AND written by a Female author.
Big Sky by Kate Atkinson
Total IAFs to date: 1
Points this Task: 20
Season Total: 45
5.1; ...; 5.3;
15.7;
...; ...; 20.3
5.6 Outside We Go!Read a book that features an outside activity e.g. camping, skiing, swimming, hiking, etc.
Not a River by Selva Almada
As per synopsis: " They hang the ray’s enormous corpse from a tree at their campsite"
Total IAFs to date: 1
Points this Task: 5
Season Total: 50
5.1; ...; 5.3; ...; ...; 5.6
15.7;
...; ...; 20.3
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5.4 Game of HORSE
I read The Banksia House Breakout by James Roxburgh.
HORSE can be found in the title (tHE bankSia hOuse bReakout).
Points this task: 5
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Totals:
Points: 25
Task completed: 3
Big Book tickets total: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
It's a Fact tickets total: 1