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3.1 - Linda C
2.4 - Susan
2.5 - Mickslibrarian
2.3 - Linda C
1.7 - Tessa
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Updated post #25
MOST POINTS
☆Linda C - 9
Marilyn - 4
Tessa - 6
Amber - 2
•Susan - 7
•Mickslibrarian - 7
MOST PAGES
☆Linda C - 2897
Marilyn - 1329
•Tessa - 1816
Amber - 794
Susan - 1546
Mickslibrarian - 1689
Task 1.1 CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER HOLIDAYSb. National Neighbor Day (9/28)
Read a book whose MC has a neighbor who lives next door or on the same street and is very much part of the story.
Astrid and Veronika – Linda Olsson (5 stars) 9/3/21 [259] – Astrid & Veronika live next door to each other
Task points - 1
Task pages - 259
Total points - 1
Total pages - 259
Task 1.7 (Linda C's task) ELEPHANT APPRECIATION DAY (9/22) & INTERNATIONAL RABBIT DAY (9/25) Read a book with the word rabbit in the text (give location and quote)
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell– Robert Dugoni (4 stars) 9/8/21 2018 CA [434] – p.73 “Mickie's slim and toned figure reflected the metabolism of a rabbit...”
Task points - 1
Task pages - 434
Total points - 2
Total pages - 693
Task 1.1 CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER HOLIDAYSBONUS POINT: Choose a second holiday.
e. National Pet Rock Day (9/5)
Read a book with rocks on the cover (show cover)
The Obsession – Nora Roberts (4 stars) 9/14/21 [480]Task points - 1
Task pages - 480
Total points - 3
Total pages - 1173
Task 1.8 FIXER UPPERPROJECT MANAGER: Susan PROJECT: Bathroom
Do ONE of the following tasks
a. WATER: Find an author who's First and Last initials are in the word WATER
The Governess Gambit (The Wild Winchesters, #.5) – Erica Ridley (3 stars) 9/17/21 [156]
Task points - 1
Task pages - 156
Total points - 4
Total pages - 1329
2.1 WHEEL OF FORTUNERead 2 Books
#2 The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls--9/7/21--267 pages
#3 The Library Book by Susan Orlean--9/18/21--317 pages
Total pages: 584
Total points: 2
1.7 (Linda C's task) ELEPHANT APPRECIATION DAY (9/22) & INTERNATIONAL RABBIT DAY (9/25)Read a book with the word elephant or rabbit in the text (give location and quote)
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson--9/18/21--320 pages
Rabbit--loc. 373--"...scuttles of squirrel and the rabbit."
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1.8 FIXER UPPER
PROJECT MANAGER: Susan PROJECT: Bathroom
Do ONE of the following tasks
c. BLINDS: Pick a book with a VIEW outside (give sentence and page #) or in the title
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb--913/21--415 pages
VIEW loc. 3840--"...the windows of the light-filled suites had views of Los Angeles's mountains..."
Points these tasks: 2
Pages these tasks: 745
Total points: 4
Total pages: 1329
TESSATask 1.2 - 9/11 Remembrance
Published in Sept 2021 - L.A. Weather ✔ – 17Sep21 - 260 p
THIS TASK
points earned - 1
pages read - 260 p
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Task 1.3 - Mexican Independence Day
Author LAST name begins with a letter in S P A I N
AZEVEDO, Francisco / Once Upon a Time in Rio ✔ – 07Sep21 - 320 pg
THIS TASK
points earned - 1
pages read - 320 p
Total points earned to date 2
Total pages read to date - 580 p
Marilyn wrote: "1.7 (Linda C's task) ELEPHANT APPRECIATION DAY (9/22) & INTERNATIONAL RABBIT DAY (9/25)Read a book with the word elephant or rabbit in the text (give location and quote)
Total points: 4
Total pages: 1329"
What are the odds of our having the same # of books and pages?!
It does seem amazing, but Linda, I'm sure you'll pull far ahead of me! I'm stuck on 2 long books and may not get any more points or pages this month...
TESSATask 1.1 - Celebrating September Holidays
World Heart Day - Mpg ROMANCE
✔ – 02Sep21 - 352 pTHIS POST
Points earned - 1
Pages read - 352 p
Total points earned to date - 3
Total pages read to date - 932 p
1.1 CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER HOLIDAYSa. World Heart Day (9/29)
Read a book with MPG: ROMANCE.
Coached to Death by Victoria Laurie 09.06.21
Task points 1
Task pages 352
1.3 MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY (9/16)a. Freedom from Spain
Read a book whose Author's last name starts with S•P•A•I or N.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab 09.24.21
Task points 1
Task pages 442
Total points 2
Total pages 794
5.1 TBR: REVIVAL: SERIESRead 5 books
Constable On The Hill (Constable Nick Mystery #1) Nicholas Rhea pp 189
Constable On The Prowl (Constable Nick Mystery #2) Nicholas Rhea pp 202
Constable Around The Village (Constable Nick Mystery #3) Nicholas Rhea pp 192
Constable Across The Moors (Constable Nick Mystery #4) Nicholas Rhea pp 177
Constable In The Dale (Constable Nick Mystery #5) Nicholas Rhea pp 168
• Date: 2021-09-19
• Task Points: 5
• Task Pages: 928 pp.
• TOTAL POINTS: 5
• TOTAL PAGES: 928
2.1 WHEEL OF FORTUNERead 2 Books
#2 - Highland Conquest (The Sons of Gregor MacLeod #2) Alyson McLayne 386 pp. 2021-09-25
#3 - The Girl That Vanished (Emma Griffin FBI Mysteries #2) A.J. Rivers 232 pp. 2021-09-24
• Date: 2021-09-25
• Task Points: 2
• Task Pages: 618 pp.
• TOTAL POINTS: 7
• TOTAL PAGES: 1546
TESSATask 1.8 - Fixer Upper - Susan - Bathroom
TILES - White cover -
✔ – 23Sep21 - 332 pgTHIS TASK
points earned - 1
pages read - 332 p
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Task 2.2 - MORE September holidays
a) Coloring day - COVER looks "colored in" -
✔ – 27Sep21 - 224 pb) Talk Like a Pirate Day - Characters go on a sea voyage
Stowaway ✔ – 01Sep21 - pg 328
THIS TASK
points earned - 2
pages read - 552 pg
Total points earned to date - 6
Total pages read to date - 1816 pg
1.1 CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER HOLIDAYS - b. National Neighbor Day (9/28): Read a book whose MC has a neighbor who lives next door or on the same street and is very much part of the story.Mrs. Jeffries Pleads Her Case by Emily Brightwell 9/26/21 197 p. (Lady Cannonberry)
Task points: 1
Task pages: 197
Total Points: 1
Total Pages: 197
1.2 911 REMEMBRANCE DAY - b. Read a book published in September (any year)Pushing Up Daisies by M.C. Beaton 9/1/21 280 p. (published 9/20/16)
Task points: 1
Task pages: 280
Total Points: 2
Total Pages: 477
1.3 MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY (9/16) - c. Mexican Flag: Read a book that has a predominately GREEN, WHITE, or RED cover (50%+) Show cover.
Class Act by Jerry Craft 9/7/21 256 p.Task points: 1
Task pages: 256
Total Points: 3
Total Pages: 733
1.8 FIXER UPPER - TILES: Pick a book with a cover that is at least 50% white/or 50% black/or 50% gray. Show cover.
Mrs. Jeffries Sweeps the Chimney by Emily Brightwell 9/28/21 215 p.Task points: 1
Task pages: 215
Total Points: 4
Total Pages: 948
3.1 (Linda C's task) BEGINNING OF FALLa. Read a book with a cover that is more than 50% Red, Orange, Yellow or Brown ( show cover)
Mrs. Jeffries Weeds the Plot by Emily Brightwell 9/13/21 224 p.AND
c. Read a book originally published in September of any year – give date
Mrs Jeffries Rocks The Boat by Emily Brightwell 9/8/21 240 p. (published 9/1/99)
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d. Read a book with a Fall scene on the cover (show cover) or that takes place in autumn (can mention season or Fall month – indicate which
The Witches' Tree by M.C. Beaton 9/6/21 277 p. ("Brown autumn leaves swirled in front of the car, blown by a gusty wind." pg. 101)
Task points: 3
Task pages: 741
Total Points: 7
Total Pages: 1689
Task 5.1 TBR: REVIVAL: SERIESRead 5 books
1. Read a book in a series on your TBR list that is Book 1
(It been on your TBR list and haven't got around to it).
Secrets of the Lost Summer (Swift Valley River, #1) – Carla Neggers (3 stars) 9/28/21 [352] – added 6/11/16
2. Read a book in a series on your TBR list that is Book 2.
We Wish You a Murderous Christmas (A Year-Round Christmas Mystery, #2) – Vicki Delany (3 stars) 9/4/21 [304]
3. Read a book in a series on your TBR list that is Book 3.
X Dames (Lucy Ripken Mysteries, #3) – J. J. Henderson (2 stars) 9/21/21 [150]
4. Read a book in a series on your TBR list that is Book 4.
Alien Proliferation (Katherine “Kitty” Katt, #4) – Gini Koch (3 stars) 9/20/21 [458]
5. Read a book in a series on your TBR list that is Book 5.
It's a Wonderful Knife (A Comfort Food Mystery, #5) – Christine Wenger (4 stars) 9/30/21 [304]
Task points - 5
Task pages - 1568
Total points - 9
Total pages - 2897
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