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October 2021 Tasks
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Many "Thanks" to Linda C, Tessa, Mickslibrarian. Great Tasks!
Does Susan know she has a task to write?
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I never heard back from Susan :(
I tried twice messaging her.
I hope everything is alright with her.
Happy Reading Everyone :)
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Monthly Challenges
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An Observant Wife (other topics)Oh William! (other topics)
A Spindle Splintered (other topics)
Truth of the Divine (other topics)
My Monticello (other topics)
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One Point Tasks
1.1 AUTUMN LEAVES
Read a book whose has a cover that is with a RED, ORANGE, YELLOW, OR BROWN (PREDOMINATELY 70%) show cover.
1.2 I ♡ FRANKENSTEIN
Read a book with a "BODY PART" mention in the title, such as: brain, leg, eye, bones etc .....
1.3 NATIONAL CANDY CORN DAY (10/30)
Complete one of the following:
a. "Chicken Feed" - Did you know the original name for Candy Corn was "Chicken Feed"? I'm glad they changed the name! :D
Read a book with a chicken(s) on the cover (show cover).
b. Read a book whose author's initials (first & last) are in CANDY CORN.
c. Candy Corn Jar - During this time of year, you might see "How many Candy Corn are in the jar?" Here's our verison: CANDY (5) CORN (4)
Read a book that is 4th or 5th in a series. (List Series)
1.4 HALLOWEEN
Read a book with a PUMPKIN(S)/SKELETON(S)/BLACK CAT(S) on the cover (show cover).
1.5 BUZZWORD
October word: DARKESS
Read a book with the words: DARK/NIGHT/BLACK in the title.
such as: The Hunt for Dark Infinity The Darkest Part of the Forest When Night Breaks Midnight in Everwood The Black Echo The Blackest Night
1.6 READING THROUGH THE ALPHABET: LETTER O
Read a book that starts with the Letter O (exclude A, An, or The) such as: Oh William! An Observant Wife
1.7 (Tessa's task) HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, MY LOVE
On Oct 13th we'll celebrate 31 years of wedded (mostly) bliss. (Well, he does NOT seem to be able to find the dishwasher... even though it's right there under the counter where he leaves the dirty dishes!)
* Read a book where the total number of pages includes both a 3 and a 1 (any order, don't have to be together, so : 317 pg works, as does 193 pg).
1.8 FIXER UPPER
PROJECT MANAGER: Mickslibrarian PROJECT: Sunroom
Do ONE of the following tasks
a). Skylight - Read a book which is set at least 50% in one of the top 10 sunniest places on earth: Arizona (USA), Chile, Egypt, California (USA), Australia, Madagascar, Cyprus, Nevada (USA), Texas (USA), Tanzania.
b). Windows - Read a book with multiple windows on the cover OR one window that takes up more than half of the cover (show cover).
c). Plants - Read a book with a title which contains all the letters needed to spell out "lemons, limes, and oranges, oh my". You MAY use title letters multiple times (meaning you need at least 1 a,d,e,g,h,i,l,m,n,o,r,s,and y).
Two Point Tasks
2.1 WHEEL OF FORTUNE
Read 2 Books
WHEEL OF FORTUNE is a time-set task. GO TO: Wheel of Fortune Task for further. information.
2.2 SHIRLEY JACKSON
Read 2 Books
Do TWO of the following:
a. Read a book written by SHIRLEY JACKSON.
b. Read a book set in a haunted house -or- a psychological thriller involving a house (State how).
c. Read a book with a MPG: MENTAL ILLNESS or HORROR.
d. Read a book about SISTERS.
2.3 (Linda C's Task) ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS FOR OCTOBER
Read 2 Books
1. LIBRA ends on 10/22 - read a book with 22 in the page count (do not need to be next to each other) (e.g. 232, 422, 224, 272) OR the publishing date (e.g. 1922, 2012, 2021)
2. SCORPIO starts on 10/23 – read a book with the author's initials (first and last) in SCORPIO or that is #2 or #3 in a series (list the number and series name)
2.4 (Mickslibrarian's Task) FALL FLOWERS
Read 2 Books
The official flowers of October are the calendula/marigold, and the cosmos.
Pick one task to complete below:
Calendula - The genus name Calendula is a modern Latin diminutive of calendae, meaning "little calendar", "little clock" or possibly "little weather-glass". The common name "marigold" refers to the Virgin Mary.
Read a book with a clock on the cover AND read a book whose author or main character is named Mary.
OR
Cosmos - The name Cosmos comes from the Greek kosmos, meaning order, harmony, or the world. Spanish mission priests in Mexico cultivated cosmos in the mission gardens, and gave it this name because of its “evenly placed petals.”
Read two books consecutive books from the same series. (Eg. #2 & #3 or #27 & #28, but not #1 & #4)
Three Point Task
3.1 Linda C's Task) APPLE VARIETIES
Read 3 BooksThree of the top selling varieties are Granny Smith, McIntosh, and Pink Lady
1. GRANNY SMITH – Read a book with a green cover (>50% - show cover) or who has a main character who is over 55
2. McINTOSH (Scottish origin) – Read a book set in Scotland or with author's initials (first and last) in MCINTOSH
3. PINK LADY – Read a book with a pink cover (>50% - show cover) or with a single lady on the cover (show cover)
Five Point Task
5.1 THE SOUTHERN BOOK CLUB'S GUIDE TO SLAYING VAMPIRES
Read 5 Books
A very Creepy Book!
Spell-out one of the ALL-CAPPED words below:
GRACE Cavanaugh
KITTY Scruggs
SLICK Paley
MaryELLEN
JAMES Harris
WHITE van
for example:
Spell-out: JAMES
Jennifer L. Armentrout's A Shadow in the Ember
A - The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield
My Monticello by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson
Ellis, Lindsay - Truth of the Divine
S - A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow
• use 1st letter of title (exclude A, An, or The)
• use Author's initials (FIRST/LAST)
• Don't forget your dates & page counts.