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January 2022 Tasks

One Point Tasks

1.1 HAPPY NEW YEAR
Read a book with a New-to-you author -OR- first book in a series -OR- book published in 2022.

1.2 HAPPY BIRTHDAY
A. A. Milne & Paricia Highsmith
BONUS POINT: you can choose a second task.

Choose one of the following:

*A. A. Milne was born January 18, 1882.
a. Read a book that has two of the following numbers •1•8•8•2 in its page count.

b. A. A. means Alan Alexander - Read a book whose author has either name - first/last name.

* Patricia Highsmith was born January 19, 1921.
c. Read a book that has two of the following numbers •1•9•2•1 in its page count.

d. Patricia was known for psychological thrillers. Read a book with MPG:PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS.

1.3 (Mickslibrarian 's Task) CHILDREN CLASSIC Anne of Green Gables
I was given the entire 8-book set of Anne books as a Christmas present when I was about 9 or 10 years old. I was enthralled by them, mostly because Anne got into trouble like I did but was still loved by her family, and I didn't always feel that way. I read the first book so many times it had a permanent crease in the paper cover where I would bend the book as I was reading. I still have that set, and they still get the occasional airing. In fact, I'm probably overdue for a dose of Anne...

Choose one

a) Auburn, not Carrots - Anne's feud with Gilbert Blythe began when he called her carrots - not a good thing for one as sensitive as she regarding her red hair. Her one hope was that when she got older, it might be considered auburn by others.
Read a book with a dark red cover that Anne would consider to be auburn. Show cover.

b) Anne with an "E" - Anne was adamant that if she had to have such a boring name (as opposed to an interesting one like "Geraldine" or "Cordelia"), it at least needed to be spelled with an "E". Right, schoolteachers?
Read a book by an author with the name Anne (not Ann).

1.4 READING THROUGH THE ALPHABET:
LETTER Q
Read a book with a word in title that starts with a Q.
e.g. The Kiss Quotient, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

1.5 WINNIE THE POOH DAY (1/18)
Read a book about a bear or a bear on the cover (show cover) -OR- read a book whose author has a first/last name of CHRISTOPHER/ROBIN.


1.6 BUZZWORD
January's word: 5W1H
(Who•What•When•Where•Why•How)
Read a book with one of the 5W1H words in title.
e.g. Clap When You Land, What She Left Behind, Beautiful World, Where Are You

1.7 (Amber's task) READING CHALLENGE GOALS
As much as I love to read, the last 2 years I have missed my Goodreads Reading Challenge goals. This year I am going to get back to my first love, BOOKS!
• Read a book with MPG:BOOKS ABOUT BOOKS or with books on the cover (show cover).

1.8 (Diana S task) SNOWFLAKES
When I think of Snowflakes I think of these colors: WHITE, BLUE, SILVER
Read a book with a predominantly (50%+) WHITE, BLUE, or SILVER cover (show cover).

1.9 THE READING JAR
(Marilyn's task) The elephant in the room this month is OMICRON
• Read a book whose title begins with any letter in OMICRON (exclude A, An, The) -OR- Read a book with an author whose first & last initials appear in OMICRON.

Two Point Tasks

2.1 WHEEL OF FORTUNE
Read 2 Books

Go to WHEEL OF FORTUNE TASK for details. This is a time limited task.

2.2 HAVE ARMCHAIR, WILL TRAVEL
Read 2 Books
Roadtrip through the US
This month's states:
CALIFORNIA•NEW YORK•NEW MEXICO•WASHINGTON
- Pick 2 states
- Choose a book that is set in each states that you picked.
- The majority of the book must be set in your state.
e.g. CA Malibu Rising, NY Ask Again, Yes NM The Five Wounds WA Firefly Lane

2.3 (Tessa's Task) WINTRY WEATHER
Read 2 Books

1. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in WEATHER (ignore leading articles: A, An, The)

2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in WINTRY WEATHER. Middle name initials, if used, can be ignored. Letters may be used only so often as they appear in the phrase. (You have 2 each of W T R and E; only one each of I N Y A and H)

2.4 (Diana S Task) BRRRR..... ITS COLD OUTSIDE
Read 2 Books
And I'm ready with a cup of hot herb tea & A great hat :D

1. National Hot Tea Day (1/12)
Read a book with hot beverage (tea, hot chocolate, or coffee) on the cover (show cover)
• (Note: Teapots & coffee pots count too :)

2. National Hat Day (1/15)
Read a book with someone wearing a hat on the cover (show cover).

Three Point Task

3.1 (Tessa's Task) HERE'S TO JANUARY
Read 3 Books

1. Janus (from which we get January), was the god of gates and doors - Read a book with a gate or door on the COVER. A doorway opening without a method of being closed (i.e. the gate or door) does NOT count. Post the cover image.

2. Science Fiction Day - Read a book with a main page genre of SCIENCE FICTION or SCI-FI

3. Martin Luther King Jr Birthday - Read a book whose author's initials (ALL initials count) can be found in I HAVE A DREAM (Letters may be used only so often as they appear in the target phrase. You have three A's; two E's, and only one each of I H V D R and M.)

Five Point Task

5.1 YEAR 2022
Read 5 Books

1-3. Spell-out J-A-N
• use 1st letter of title (exclude A, An, or The)
• use Author's initials (FIRST/LAST)

4. Flower of the month: CARNATION
Read a book with the word Carnation in title/text (give pg. number and sentence) -OR- the first letter of all the words in title are found in CARNATIONS (minimum of 3 words in title).
e.g. The Rose Code, Along Came a Spider, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Nights in Rodanthe

5. Read a book published in January (any year).

Don't forget your dates & page counts.

January Tasks Winners

3.1 Tessa
2.4 Diana S

2.3 Tessa
1.7 Amber
1.8 Diana S

1.9 The Reading Jar task - Marilyn

Please leave your task(s) below.
They will be added to Task List.

♡ "THANKS" Amber, your task is now listed.
♡ "THANKS" Mickslibrarian, your task is now listed.
♡ "THANKS" Tessa, your tasks are now listed.
♡ "THANKS" Marilyn, your task are now listed.

Many THANK YOU'S to ALL for the Great tasks this month.
We'll have a FUN time reading this month :D
Good Start for 2022