Task Completion discussion

5 POINT TASKS

5.1: More Time, Shorter Books (Courtesy of Joanne) - Read two books with 200 pages or less.

5.2: Splashin' Water - Read a book with a water scene on the cover.
Required: Post the cover.

5.3: I Wish It Was Winter - Use this tasks to claim points for those stubborn books that won't work for other tasks.
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10 POINT TASKS

10.1: First and Last (Courtesy of Kristin) - Read the first and last books listed in your TBR list.

10.2: Something Old, Something New... (Courtesy of Meghan) - Read a book that was published more than 50 years ago, and another that was published in the last year.
Required: Post the publication years of both books.

10.3: ...Something Borrowed, Something Blue (Courtesy of Meghan) - Read a book that you borrowed from a friend or the library, and one that has a predominantly blue cover.
Required: Post the cover.
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15 POINT TASKS

15.1: Movies Only (Courtesy of Kristin) - Read two books that are based on movies.
Required: Tell what movie the books are based on.

15.2: The Great Bird Migration (Courtesy of Diana S) - Read a book with a flying bird on the cover.
Required: Post the cover.

15.3: Last Letter, First Letter (Courtesy of Meghan) - Read any book, then read another book whose first letter is the same as the last letter of the first book's title. Example: If you read Rebel Angels, your second book could be Six Moon Summer. *The, A, and An do not count.*

15.4: Monsters University (Courtesy of Meghan) - Read two books: one with a main character that's in college, and a second that either scares you, has a monster in it, or is of the horror genre.
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20 POINT TASKS

20.1: Knock 'Em Out the Box (Courtesy of Joanne) - Read two books that are standalones and another book that is either fourth or further in a series.
Required: For the series book, post the series' name.

20.2: Let's Go on a Safari! (Courtesy of Diana S) - Read two books with an animal name that you would find on a safari either on the cover or in the title.
Required: Post covers if necessary.

20.3: Make a Meal (Courtesy of Meghan) - Read three books with the following items either on the cover or in the title: a drink, a meal food, and a dessert. (One book for each item.)
Required: Post covers if necessary.
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25 POINT TASKS

25.1: The Unusuals (Courtesy of Joanne) - Read a biography or an autobiography.

25.2: Summer Months (Courtesy of Kristin) - Read one book for each month's "theme."
**June: Read a book that has a wedding in it or whose main character is engaged.
**July: Read a historical book (nonfiction or fiction).
**August: Read a book set at the end of summer.

25.3: Knots on a String (Courtesy of Melanie) - For this task, your three books will have to branch off of each other in topics. Example: If you read The Princess Diaries (about a princess), you could then read a book with a character that's a part of a royal family during the time of Napoleon; from there, you could read a historical novel that took place during the French Revolution (1789-1799; led up to Napoleon's takeover).
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35 POINT TASKS

35.1: Loving Every Part of Summer (Courtesy of Joanne) - Read a word from the following list, one book for each letter. You may use important words in the title (those that are capitalized) and authors' names. List: lake, pool, park, heat, swim, love.

35.2: Scavenger Hunt Part One (Courtesy of Joanne) - Read four books with the following items on their covers, one book for each item. Items to find: tire/wheel, white dress, bathing suit, and boat.
Required: Post covers. If the item is not clearly visible, tell which item the book is for.

35.3: Scavenger Hunt Part Two (Courtesy of Joanne) - This has the same concept as the previous task, only you must find the items within the books. Items to find: grass, sandals/flip flops, porch, and ocean.
Required: Post the line where the item was mentioned.
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50 POINT TASK - may only be claimed twice

50.1: Disney Princesses (Courtesy of Joanne) - Choose one of the Princesses below and read five books for each one. (Yeah, I know: reliving childhood :). )

--Cinderella
*Read the original Grimm Brothers fairy tale.
*Read any retelling.
*Read a book with a princess in it.
*Read a book where the main charrie has no social life or is treated horribly.
*Read a book with a light blue cover (like the dress).

--Belle - Beauty and the Beast
*Read the Grimm Brothers fairy tale.
*Read any retelling.
*Read a book that has a shape shifter or werewolf.
*Read a book where the main character is at first afraid of her true love.
*Read a book with a yellow cover (like the dress).

--Aurora - Sleeping Beauty
*Read the original tale from the Grimm Brothers.
*Read any retelling.
*Read a book with a witch in it.
*Read a book where a part of the main character's life is predicted or prophesized.
*Read a book with a pink cover (like the dress).

--Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
*Read the original Grimm Brothers fairy tale.
*Read any retelling.
*Read a book with a rose on the cover.
*Read a book where the main charrie is a girl that has a sister.
*Read a book with either a dark blue or yellow cover (like the dress).

Required: Tell which Princess you read for. Post covers.
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75 POINT TASK - may only be claimed twice

75.1: Paranormal Everything (Courtesy of Joanne) - Read one book with each of the following creatures (one book per creature). The creature must be either a main or secondary character. Creatures: God/goddess, alien, fae/fairy, zombie, mermaid, ghost, elf. *Demigods will count.*
Required: Post which creature is in what book.