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Andy P.Task # 5.3. The Nobel Prize in literature.
Read a book by an author who has won the Nobel Prize for literature
The Mystic Masseur by V.S. Naipaul
Nobel Prize for Literature mentioned in author biography
Points this post: 5
Total points: 1105
Brooke TX30.8 - Brooke TX's Task: Worlds Without End
Book 1: Read a book which has won or been nominated for any of the awards listed on the Worlds Without End site, from any year. Nominated for the 2018 PKD Award:
Book 2: Read a book which has won or been nominated for a different award from the site, in any year. Nominated for the 2011 Nebula Award:
Points
This Post: 30
Total Points: 1125
Completed Tasks: 61
Books Read: 90
Andy P.Task # 5.8. Speaking My Language?
Read a book originally written in a language other than your primary language. The Boy in the Earth by Fuminori Nakamura
Originally written in Japanese (translated by Allison Markin Powell)
My primary language is English.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 1110
Elizabeth PTask 25.5 - All Work and Some Play
Option One - At least two of following numbers in page count - 0, 1, 3, 4, 8
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanJ.K. Rowling
435 pages
MG designation, BL 6.7, AR Points 18.0
Option Two - Book that is 2nd in a series
Shadowcaster by Cinda Williams Chima
2nd in the Shattered Realms series
At 576 pages, good for *1 Big Book Ticket*
PPB Link: Shadowcaster
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 630
Total Tasks: 34
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 16
Total Books: 47
Andy P.Task # 5.10. Your Personal Award!
Read a book of your choice that meets the SRC rules
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
Points this post: 5
Total points: 1115
Andy P.Task # 10.8 - Leap Year
Read a book first published in a year that contains double consecutive digits
Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon
first published in 1992
Points this post; 10
Total points : 1125
Elizabeth PTask 20.3 - Celebrating the 90s
Option Two - book with MPG fantasy that also has a 1, 9, or 3 in the page count
Stormcaster by Cinda Williams Chima
Page count 535, contains a 3
At 535 pages, good for *1 Big Book Ticket*
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 650
Total Tasks: 35
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 17
Total Books: 48
**I apologize for the avalanche of posts at the end! I completely forgot today was the last day until an hour ago! I appreciate you :)
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Julia10315.7 - Stand Alone
Dragonfly
Claiming one BB ticket - this book is 563 pages
Total points: 895, 1 BB
BB: 12
GO: 2
Tasks completed: 43
Books read: 65
Task 20.3 � Best Review � Joanne M � Celebrating the �90sREQUIRED: 190+ pages
Option 1: First published 1990-1999 inclusive -
1996 - Montana Sky
I listened to the audio / MMP: Montana Sky - 467 p
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This Post: 20 points
Total points to date: 570 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier): 3
Big Books Read: (4) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (1) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 7
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And that does for me for the Winter challenge. Thanks to the moderators and participants for another fun challenge!
20.1 - Most Improved - Librarianish's Task: Beating the Winter BluesOption 3: An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon
� found on p. 12 of the What's the Book You Can't Wait to Read This Summer? �
Total points: 470 + 20 = 490
Amy FL25.2 - Mazza1's Task: Discussions with Santa
Option 2:
Book 1: Fortune's Pawn (The ship referred to in the description is a spaceship where the book takes place. Note genres of space opera and aliens.)
Book 2: Nothing Ventured
Points this post: 25
Total points: 705
Kathy KSThese books were originally used on other tasks: 15.7 & part of 25.8. The other title used for 25.8 will be moved to 15.7. Adjustments made below, etc. to totals.
30.2 - Amanda A & Amy FL's Task: Two Women Honoring a Remarkable Woman
Choose two different options and read a book for each option. The combined total of both books must be at least 500 pages. REQUIRED: State the options you chose in your post.
Option 1: Read a book by a single author whose initials can be found in CORETTA SCOTT KING. All initials count.
Violet, by Scott Thomas
Scott Thomas = coretta ScoTt king
Option 4: Read a book with at least two sets of double letters in the title and/or author name (single authors only.)
A Perfect Silhouette, by Judith McCoy Miller
silhoueTTe
mCCoy
miLLer
I read the large print edition; pb=336, no mmpb
Pages: 437 + 336 = 773 (>500)
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Points for this task: 30
Total points : 535-15-25+30=525
Tasks completed: 23-2+1=22
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 2
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
Brooke TX5.3. The Nobel Prize in literature.
Read a book by an author who has won the Nobel Prize for literature.
Points
This Post: 5
Total Points: 1130
Completed Tasks: 62
Books Read: 92
Amy B10.6 - Fresh Start
Many people consider the New Year a fresh start. Let's celebrate by reading a book that is #1 in a series. The series designation (series name #1) must appear on the book's main ŷ page.
The Right Swipe (Modern Love #1) by Alisha Rai
The Right Swipe
This Task: 10 points
To Date: 530 points
Brooke TX15.8 - Ice Ice Baby
Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle that include "ICE" or "ICY" intact.
Points
This Post: 15
Total Points: 1145
Completed Tasks: 63
Books Read: 92
Brooke TX20.10 - Group Reads
My discussion post can be found here.
Points
This Post: 20
Total Points: 1165
Completed Tasks: 64
Books Read: 92
Kathy KSThis book was originally used for task 25.8. The other title was moved to 30.2. All totals were adjusted for that. New totals below
15.7 - Stand Alone
Read a book that is a standalone- NOT part of a series or continuing story or world.
Block 82, by R. H. Duncan
I read an ebook version; pb=226 p.
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Points for this task: 15
Total points : 540
Tasks completed: 23
Big Book tickets for this task: 0
Big Book tickets total: 2
Golden Oldies tickets for this task: 0
Golden Oldies tickets total: 0
15.1 - Days of CelebrationOption 2, a book set in Australia, which celebrates its national day in January: The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth
Option 3, a book set in Japan, which celebrates its national day in February: Sayonara by James A. Michener
Points this post: 15
Total points: 1060
30.2 - Amanda A & Amy FL's Task: Two Women Honoring a Remarkable Woman500p.
Option 2.- Read a book FIRST published in January of any year.
First published January 10, 2017
288 pages
Option 4.- Read a book with at least two sets of double letters in the title and/or author name
by Elly GriffithsDouble L + Double F
384 pages
Total pages: 672
POINTS
Points This Post: 30
Points Total: 420/1165
Golden Oldies:
Big Books: 1
500 (�) 750 () 1000 ()
GO Total:
BB Total: 1
Tasks Completed: 23
Last post of the season. Thanks everyone!
25.14 - Cat's Task: Celebrating Trafalgar SquareOption 1A, a book by an author whose first and last initials are found in CHARITY CAROLS: The Secrets of Paper and Ink by Lindsay Harrel
Option 1C, a book in which the beginning letter of each word in the title is found in SEASONAL WARMTH: Night of Miracles by Elizabeth Berg
Points this post: 25
Total points: 1085
5.10. Your Personal Award!Book of choice: Akin by Emma Donoghue
Points this post: 5
Total points: 1090
Brooke TXReposting to move some books around.
25.11 - SandyL's Task: Rescue Me!
Option 3: Read a book written by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the phrase RESCUE DOGS.
Option 4: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Points
This Post: 25
Total Points: 1135
Completed Tasks: 63
Books Read: 92
Brooke TXReposting with new books.
30.2 - Amanda A & Amy FL's Task: Two Women Honoring a Remarkable Woman
Option 1: Read a book by a single author whose initials can be found in CORETTA SCOTT KING.
Option 2: Read a book FIRST published in January of any year.
Points
This Post: 30
Total Points: 1165
Completed Tasks: 64
Books Read: 92
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ25.3 - TraceyL's Task: Crime Writers Awards
Book 1 -
The Summer Book by Tove Jansson
Opt 3 - Tove Jansson was born in Finland.
Link to MMP edition: Le Livre d'un été
Book 2 -
What's Life Without the Sprinkles? by Misty Simon
Option 4 - There's a question mark in the title.
Link to PB edition: What's Life Without the Sprinkles?
This post: 25 points
Total points to date: 305 points
Tasks completed: 15
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season **
5.6. Have You Heard the One About..........?Read a book whose author's initials appear consecutively in the name of the award: Montblanc-National University of Singapore Liter ar y Award.
Flame by Aleatha Romig
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 305
Total Tasks: 19
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
Total Books: 25
15.2 - In The Category...Book 1: Read a book that has WON an award
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
2019 ŷ Choice for Mystery & Thriller
Book 2: Using the SAME award and the SAME YEAR read a book that has WON an award in a different category.
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
2019 ŷ Choice for Fantasy
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 320
Total Tasks: 20
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
Total Books: 27
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Sarah Ruth's Task: Can You Keep A Secret?Option 3: What's in a name?
Read a book written by a single author whose first and last name initials can be found in either SPECTRE or ME L TDO W N.
In the Garden of Discontent by Lily White
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 340
Total Tasks: 21
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
Total Books: 28
Kristen IA25.11 - SandyL's Task: Rescue Me!
This is a two book task. Choose two options and read one book from each. Your books should total at least 500 pages.
Option 3: Read a book written by an author whose first and last initials can be found in the phrase RESCUE DOGS.
Letters can be used only as often as they appear in the target phrase.
The Penmaker's Wife by Steve Robinson - 256 pages
I listened to the audiobook and linked to the PB edition for the page count
Option 4: Read a book with a dog on the cover. The dog can be a photograph, drawing, cartoon or silhouette and does not have to show the entire dog, but must clearly BE a dog.
Required:: Include the cover in your post.
Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley - 336 pages
I listened to the audiobook and linked to the audiobook for the cover and PB edition for the page count
256 + 336 = 592 pages > 500 pages
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Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 385/1165
Tasks Completed: 20/64
BB: 1
GO: 0
Kristen IA5.10. Your Personal Award!
Choose your own award winner! Read a book of your choice that meets the SRC rules. For this task, a book with the main page genre Childrens or Kids may be used if it is not found in AR Bookfinder.
The 19th Christmas by James Patterson
I listened to the audiobook and linked to the PB edition for the page count
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 390/1165
Tasks Completed: 21/64
BB: 1
GO: 0
25.4 - Sally M's Task: I’d Like to Thank�Read two books, from two different options.
REQUIRED: Indicate the options you chose.
The total number of pages for both books combined must be at least 600.
Option 1: The Academy, er, SRC!
Read a book written by a single author whose initials can be found in SPREADSHEET TRACKER. All initials count. Letters can be used only as often as they appear in the target phrase.
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers
sprEaDsheet tracker
485 pages
Option 3: Audible Escape and Scribd
Read a book you borrowed from a friend, the library or a subscription service, such as Audible Escape, Kindle Unlimited, LibriVox, OverDrive/Libby, Scribd, Spotify, or Storytel.
REQUIRED: State which friend, library, or service you borrowed your book from.
The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie
I borrowed this book from the .
268 pages
485 + 268 > 600
I claim one Golden Oldie ticket for The Secret Adversary, first published in 1922.
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Points this post: 25
Total points: 290
Total GO tickets: 3
Total BB tickets: 2
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ15.7 - Stand Alone
The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Megan Mullally
This book is a standalone book. It is not part of a series or continuing story or world.
Link to PB edition: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told: An Oral History
This post: 15 points
Total points to date: 320 points
Tasks completed: 16
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season **
30.5 - Sandy's Task: As Easy as 1 and 2 (not even 3!)600 pages
Option 1. Read a book that contains both a 1 and a 2 in the total number of pages.
Just One Year by Penelope Ward
321 pages
Option 2. Read a book that has a series number consisting only of 1 and/or 2
The Life You Stole by Jewel E. Ann
(Life #2)
374 pages
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 370
Total Tasks: 22
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
Total Books: 30
5.8. Speaking My Language?A book originally written in a language other than my primary language: The Red Notebook by Antoine Laurain
My primary language is English. This book was originally written in French.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 1095
That's it for this season. THANK YOU, moderators!
10.9 - Winter's in the Airwon or has been nominated for a literary award that begins with one of the letters found in WINTER.
Edgar Award Nominee for Best First Novel by an American Author (2019)
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 380
Total Tasks: 23
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
Total Books: 31
50.1 Diversify Your Reading1. Category #3 LBGTQIA
Speak No Evil by Uzodinma Iweala
Main character, Niru, is gay.
This author is new to me. (215 pages)
2. Category #1 Person of Color/Diverse Background
There There by Tommy Orange
Author is Native American
This author is new to me. (294 pages)
3. Category #1 Person of Color
Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
Non-fiction about boy soldiers in Africa
This author is new to me. (256 pages)
Total 765 pages
Points this post: 50
Total points: 240
GO Tickets: 1
BB tickets: 1
Tasks completed 19
Books read: 22
Books read:
15.10 - Get 'Em While They're HotRead a book FIRST published in 2019 or 2020.
Siren: A Dark Retelling by Hazel Grace
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 395
Total Tasks: 24
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
Total Books: 32
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ5.4 - That's a Strange Title!
Exposed by Lisa Scottoline
The title contains an odd number of words (1 word).
Link to PB edition: Exposed
This post: 5 points
Total points to date: 325 points
Tasks completed: 17
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season **
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ5.10 - Your Personal Award!
The Cinderella Murder by Mary Higgins Clark
Link to MMP edition: The Cinderella Murder
This post: 5 points
Total points to date: 330 points
Tasks completed: 18
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season **
Stephanie12725.5 - Kaora's Task: All Work and Some Play...
Option 1: Palm Springs, CA: Read a book with at least two of these numbers in the page total: 0, 1, 3, 4, 8.
The Complete Fairy Tales, which has 204 pages
Option 4: Albuquerque, NM: Read a book by a single author whose initials are in ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FESTIVAL. All initials count. Letters can only be used as often as they appear.
On Immunity: An Inoculation by Eula Biss
Points this post: 25
Total points: 195/1165
Tasks completed: 12/64
Books read: 15
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Esther30.4 DImrose’s Task: Old MacDonald had a Farm
Book 1: Here and There
Read a book with ALL these letters E, I, E, I, O (2 Es, 2Is) in the title, subtitle, and/or author's name. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman.
Book 2: On That Farm Option 1
Read a book with the name of an animal in the title. Tears of the Giraffe by Alexander McCall Smith
Points this post: 30
Total points: 410
Amy W10.4 - Snuggle Up: Read a book with the letters GG in the title, subtitle, or author's name.
I read The Real Thing by Marne Davis Kellogg. There is a GG is Kellogg, the author’s last name. There is not a print edition of this book. It was verified/approved for length in post #7748.
Points This Task: 10
Total Points to Date: 295
Amy FL30.8 - Brooke TX's Task: Worlds Without End
Book 1: Mortal Heart - Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Children's Literature (2015)
Book 2: Brilliance - Prometheus Award Nominee for Best Novel (2014)
Points this post: 30
Final total: 735
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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20.5 Name is Important
Option 3: word in the title that is in an award name
Using “world� from World Fantasy Award on page 1, I read
The Birthday of the World and Other Stories
Total to date 645 points
Thank you to the moderators for all their hard work during the season.