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MOST POINTS
••**Linda C - 14 + 1 = 15
Pat - 2
**Tessa - 8 + 1 = 9
⭐⭐**The Adventures - 13 + 6 = 19
**Amber - 13 + 1 = 14
**Mickslibrarian - 9 + 1 = 10
Marilyn - 7
MOST PAGES
Linda C - 3913
Pat - 352
Tessa - 2853
⭐⭐The Adventures - 4693
••Amber - 4279
Mickslibrarian - 2138
Marilyn - 2508
Task 1.7 (Linda's Task) Fenwick Island, DEChoose one of the 3 tasks below that represent the island:
1. Beach – Read a book with the author's first and last initials in the word BEACH
Dead Ever After (Sookie Stackhouse, #13) – Charlaine Harris (3 stars) 8/3/22 [352]
Points this task - 1
Pages this task - 352
Total points - 1
Total pages - 352
Pat 1.4 (July 3 to Aug 11) DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
Choose one
a. Take a dip in a pool
Read a book with a POOL on its cover -or- in it's text (give loc & sentence).
Palm Beach, Finland by Antti TuomainenRead ~ 8.2.22
Pages ~ 300
Relevance ~ pg 23 ~ "...A pool of blood right beneath the window..."
Points This Task ~ 1
Pages This Task ~ 300
Total Points ~ 1
Total Pages ~ 300
1.9 The Reading Jar: RelaxLe premier jour by Marc Levy - 08/08 - 494 p. - 2.5 stars
Point this task: 1
Pages this task: 494 pages
1.1 (Aug 25) NATIONAL BANANA SPLIT DAYChoose one of the following toppings:
b. PINEAPPLE: Read a book with a YELLOW cover (50%+) show cover.
by Nev March 08.09.22Task points 1
Task pages 389
1.7 (Linda C' task) FENWICK ISLAND, DEWe will be spending a week on Fenwick Island this month. This is our first visit.
Choose one of the 3 tasks below that represent the island:
a. Beach – Read a book with the author's first and last initials in the word BEACH
Draw and Order by Cheryl Hollon 08.05.22
Task points 1
Task pages 336
Total points 2
Total pages 725
2.3 (Pat's Task) SEASON OF CHANGERead 2 Books
I often wonder why we don't celebrate "New Year's Day" in August because it's such a pivotal month of change for many - if not most - of us - in the USA. August is summer's winding down - the freedom and fun filled days of vacations and relaxation are over. August is fall's start up - the beginning of school, football season, and the harboring in of shorter days and cooler temperatures (hopefully).
1. Say goodbye to summer (or winter) by reading an "old" book - one that was published in the previous decade (2010 - 2019)
Murder at the Breakers by Alyssa Maxwell 08.02.22 (published 2014)
pages 282
2. Welcome in fall (or spring) season by reading a "new release" - one that was published in the the past two years (2020-2022)
Untamed by Glennon Doyle 08.09.22 (published 2020)
pages 333
Task points 2
Task pages 615
Total points 4
Total pages 1340
2.4 (Amber's task) SERIES ARE MY FAVORITERead 2 Books
I'm sure those of you that have been in this group a little while already know this about me, but my favorite thing to read is series. If it's a Cozy series even better.
1. Read the first book in a new for you series.
You’ve Got Murder by Donna Andrews 08.01.22
pages 304
2. Read any book in a Cozy Mystery series. Tell us the name of the series and what number book it is in the series.
Read and Buried by Eva Gates 08.03.22 (Lighthouse Library Mystery #6)
pages 325
Task points 2
Task pages 629
Total points 6
Total pages 1969
TESSATask 1.6 - Reading Through the Alphabet - X
'x' anywhere in title: meXican
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter ✔ – 06Aug22 - 362 p
THIS TASK
points earned - 1
pages read - 362 pg
Points earned to date - 1
Pages read to date - 362 pg
TESSATask 1.2 - Back to School
My favorite subject: MATH - Auth initials: A H
Alice Hoffman / The World That We Knew ✔ - 08Aug22 - 400 pg
THIS TASK
points earned - 1
pages read - 400 pg
Points earned to date - 2
Pages read to date - 762 pg
Task 1.3 (The Adventures's Task) CHILDREN CLASSIC: Sophie's Misfortunes by Comtesse de Ségur This is a classic of juvenile French literature.
Choose any of the following task:
a) This book focuses on Sophie, a little girl who keeps on misbehaving. Read a book where the MC is a girl.
Welcome to Harmony (Harmony, #1) – Jodi Thomas (4 stars) 8/5/22 [384] - MC is 16 year old foster child
Task 1.8 MAIN PAGE GENRE
Read a book with the genre BIOGRAPHY listed on its Main Page.
Written by Herself: Autobiographies of American Women: An Anthology – Jill Ker Conway, ed. (4 stars) 8/13/22 [672]
Points these tasks - 2
Pages these tasks - 1036
Total points - 3
Total pages - 1388
1.10 The Reading Jar 2: PeridotAuthor's initials in PERIDOT
What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism by Dan Rather - 08/13 - 274 pages
Point this task: 1
Pages this task: 274 pages
Total points: 2
Total pages: 768 pages
2.1 WHEEL OF FORTUNERead 2 Books
#1 The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea--8/1/2022--326 pages
#3 H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald--8/14/22--300 pages
Total points: 2
Total pages: 626
2.3 (Pat's Task) SEASON OF CHANGERead 2 Books
1. Say goodbye to summer (or winter) by reading an "old" book - one that was published in the previous decade (2010 - 2019)
Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder--8/14/22--273 pages, published in 2017
2. Welcome in fall (or spring) season by reading a "new release" - one that was published in the the past two years (2020-2022)
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig--8/14/22--288 pages, published in 2020
Points this task: 2
Pages this task: 561
Total points: 4
Total pages: 1187
Pat 1.5 MC FISH MARKET: CALAMARI
(Choose One)
1. Read a book with a word in the title or author's name taken from this list - https://www.ibdb.com/theatres - of Broadway Theaters. (word must be at least 5 letters long). Note: the word must be spelled exactly as it appears on the list (ie., theatre, not theater).
The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. JamesRead ~ 10.10.22
Pages ~ 352
Proof ~ St. James (Theatre & Author)
Points This Task ~ 1
Pages This Task ~ 352
Total Points ~ 2
Total Pages ~ 652
1.8 MAIN PAGE GENRERead a book with the genre BIOGRAPHY listed on its Main Page.
The Lincoln Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill America's 16th President—and Why It Failed by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch - 08/18 - 448 pages
Point this task: 1
Pages this task: 448 pages
Total points: 3
Total pages: 1216 pages
1.6 READING THROUGH THE ALPHABET: LETTER XRead a book that has the Letter X anywhere in the title
The Next Always by Nora Roberts 08.15.22
Task points 1
Task pages 352
Total points 7
Total pages 2321
2.5 (The Adventures's Task) BIRTHDAY MONTHRead 2 Books
1. On the 13th, I'll be 33, it's a lot of 3... Read a book that is 3rd in a series, or with a 3 in the publication year or in the page count
A Death Long Overdue by Eva Gates 08.11.22 (372 pages)
2. I was born on a Sunday. Read a book with a title beginning with any letters in DIMANCHE (except articles)
Double Booked for Death by Ali Brandon 08.21.22
pages 325
Task points 2
Task pages 697
Total points 9
Total pages 3081
1.3 Children Classic: Sophie's Misfortunesb) Read a book written in the 1800s
Crime et châtiment by Fyodor Dostoevsky - 08/22 - 704 pages
Point this task: 1
Pages this task: 704 pages
Total points: 4
Total pages: 1920 pages
1.2 BACK TO SCHOOL - What was your favorite subject in High School? GEOMETRY - read a book whose Author's initials (First & Last) are in the subject you listed.Once Upon a Midnight Eerie by Gordon McAlpine 8/2/22 192 p.
Task points: 1
Task pages: 192
Total points: 1
Total pages: 192
1.10 (Marilyn's task) THE READING JAR 2: AUGUST BIRTHSTONE - Read a book whose cover is at least 50% greenish yellow. Show the cover.
Ada Lovelace by Ben Jeapes 8/24/22 160 p.Task points: 1
Task pages: 160
Total points: 2
Total pages: 352
2.4 (Amber's task) Series are my favorite1. Read the first book in a new for you series.
A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari 8/21/22 262 p.
AND
2. Read any book in a Cozy Mystery series. Tell us the name of the series and what number book it is in the series.
Murder in a Teacup by Vicki Delany 8/19/22 304 p. (Tea by the Sea, #2)
Task points: 2
Task pages: 566
Total points: 4
Total pages: 918
1.3 (The Adventures's Task) CHILDREN CLASSIC: Sophie's Misfortunes by Comtesse de SégurThis is a classic of juvenile French literature.
Choose any of the following task:
a) This book focuses on Sophie, a little girl who keeps on misbehaving. Read a book where the MC is a girl.
Star Daughter by Shveta Thakrar 08.24.22
Task points 1
Task pages 435
Total points 10
Total pages 3516
1.9 (Amber's's task ) THE READING JAR 1: RELAXMy family was here visiting from CA for almost the whole month of July. As much as I love them, I need a vacation to relax now that they are gone. LOL
Read a book of your choice that helps you relax.
Mr. Monk Goes to Hawaii by Lee Goldberg 08.12.22
Task points 1
Task pages 286
Total points 11
Total pages 3802
2.5 BIRTHDAY MONTHRead 2 Books
1. On the 13th, I'll be 33, it's a lot of 3... Read a book that is 3rd in a series, or with a 3 in the publication year or in the page count
The Anatomist's Wife by Anna Lee Huber - 368 pages - 08/19
2. I was born on a Sunday. Read a book with a title beginning with any letters in DIMANCHE (except articles)
The Moffats by Eleanor Estes - 212 pages - 08/25
Task points 2
Task pages 580
Total points 6
Total pages 2500
1.4 (July 3 to Aug 11) DOG DAYS OF SUMMERDog Days of Summer are the hottest, muggiest days of the year.
Choose one of the following ways to keep cool 😎:
a. Take a dip in a pool
Read a book with POOL in its text (give loc & sentence).
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman--8/25/22--374 pages
loc. 2277--"...stands at the edge of the wee pool."
Points this task: 1
Pages this task: 374
Total points: 5
Total pages: 1561
Task 1.4 (July 3 to Aug 11) DOG DAYS OF SUMMERChoose one of the following ways to keep cool:
a. Take a dip in a pool
Read a book with a POOL in it's text (give loc & sentence).
The Kidnapped Bride (Patricia Fisher Cruise Ship Mysteries, #2) – Steve Higgs (3 stars) 8/21/22 [172] – p.62 - “Are you going to the pool?”
BONUS POINT: Keep Staying Cool, pick another task.
b. Go to the Beach
Read a book with a beach scene on its cover (show cover)
The Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar(Patricia Fisher Cruise Ship Mysteries, #1) – Steve Higgs (3 stars) 8/20/22 [170]Points this task - 2
Pages this task - 342
Total points - 5
Total pages - 1730
Task 2.4 (Amber's task) SERIES ARE MY FAVORITE1. Read the first book in a new for you series.
A Bicycle Built for Murder (A Manor House Mystery, #1) – Kate Kingsbury (4 stars) 8/16/22 [216]
2. Read any book in a Cozy Mystery series. Tell us the name of the series and what number book it is in the series.
The Couple in Cabin 2124 (Patricia Fisher Cruise Ship Mysteries, #4) – Steve Higgs (3 stars) 8/23/22 [172]
Points this task - 2
Pages this task - 388
Total points - 7
Total pages - 2118
Task 2.5 (The Adventures's Task) BIRTHDAY MONTH1. On the 13th, I'll be 33, it's a lot of 3... Read a book that is 3rd in a series
The Director's Cut (Patricia Fisher Cruise Ship Mysteries, #3) – Steve Higgs (3 stars) 8/22/22 [162]
2. Read a book with a title beginning with any letters in DIMANCHE (except articles)
Doctor Death: A Patricia Fisher Mystery (Patricia Fisher Cruise Ship Mysteries, #5) – Steve Higgs (3 stars) 8/24/22 [140]
Points this task - 2
Pages this task - 302
Total points - 9
Total pages - 2420
3.1 Vacationing with Buck1. MPG Travel
L'Appart: The Delights and Disasters of Making My Paris Home by David Lebovitz - 08/25 - 368 pages
2. Best friends as main characters
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling - 08/01 - 259 pages
3. All the letters of HORSE in the title
My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Vol. 1 by Emil Ferris - 08/27 - 416 pages
Points this task - 3
Pages this task - 1043
Total points - 9
Total pages - 3543
1.4 (July 3 to Aug 11) DOG DAYS OF SUMMERDog Days of Summer are the hottest, muggest days of the year.
Choose one of the following ways to keep cool 😎:
BONUS POINT: Keep Staying Cool 😎 pick another task.
d. Satisfy your thirst with a cold summer drink.
Read a book drinking a COLD SUMMER DRINK.
Tell us which COLD DRINK you had.
For my BONUS POINT while I was drinking iced tea:
Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen--8/27/22--592 pages
Points this task: 1
Pages this task: 592
Total points: 6
Total pages: 2153
1.1 (Aug 25) NATIONAL BANANA SPLIT DAY - a. CHOCOLATE: Read a book with a BROWN cover (50%+) show cover.
My Dear Watson by Margaret Park Bridges 8/26/22 234 p.Task points: 1
Task pages: 234
Total points: 5
Total pages: 1152
2.1 WHEEL OF FORTUNERead 2 Books
#1 Un détective très très très spécial by Romain Puértolas - 08/28 - 137 pages
#3 La Première Nuit by Marc Levy - 08/26 - 487 pages
Points this task: 2
Pages this task: 624
Total points: 11
Total pages: 4167
TESSATask 2.3 - Pat - SEASON of CHANGE
Book published May 17, 2019 - Mistress of the Ritz ✔ – 17Aug22 - 400 p
Book published May 26, 2022 - Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting ✔ – 05Aug22 - 352 p
THIS TASK
Points earned - 2
Pages read - 752 p
Total points earned to date - 4
Total pages read to date - 1514 pg
TESSATask 2.5 - The Adventures - BIRTHDAY MONTH
'3' in total pages - The Four Winds ✔ – 01Aug22 - 315 pg
Title begins with a letter D I M A N C H E - The Chicken Sisters ✔ – 16Aug22 - 352 p
THIS TASK
Points earned - 2
Pages read - 667
Total points earned to date - 6
Total pages read to date - 2181 pg
TESSATask 2.4 - Amber - SERIES ARE MY FAVORITES
1st book in a new-to-me series - Elementary, She Read ✔ – 26Aug22 - 336 p
Any book in a cozy mystery series - Buy a Whisker ✔ – 02Aug22 - 336 p
THIS TASK
Points earned - 2
Pages read - 672 pg
Total points earned to date - 8
Total pages read to date - 2853 pg
2.5 Birthday Montha) On the 13th, I'll be 33, it's a lot of 3... Read a book that is 3rd in a series.
The Pet and the Pendulum by Gordon McAlpine 8/12/22 208 p.
AND
b) I was born on a Sunday. Read a book with a title beginning with any letters in DIMANCHE (except articles)
Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake 8/5/22 316 p.
Task points: 2
Task pages: 524
Total points: 7
Total pages: 1676
1.8 MAIN PAGE GENRE - Read a book with the genre BIOGRAPHY listed on its Main Page.Leonardo Da Vinci by Kathleen Krull 8/29/22 128 p.
Task points: 1
Task pages: 128
Total points: 8
Total pages: 1804
1.1 (Aug 25) NATIONAL BANANA SPLIT DAY - BONUS POINT: Read another topping.c. STRAWBERRY: Read a book with a RED cover (50%+) show cover.
Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake 8/10/22 334 p.Task points: 1
Task pages: 334
Total points: 9
Total pages: 2138
Task 1.1 (Aug 25) NATIONAL BANANA SPLIT DAYa. CHOCOLATE: Read a book with a BROWN cover (50%+) show cover.
Little Black Book of Stories – A. S. Byatt (3 stars) 8/29/22 [240]Task 1.2 BACK TO SCHOOL
What was your favorite subject in High School?
TELL US what it was, then read a book whose Author's initials (First & Last) are in the subject you listed.
Mission for the Maharajah: Patricia Fisher Mysteries (Patricia Fisher Cruise Ship Mysteries, #7) – Steve Higgs (3 stars) 8/25/22 2019 cruise ship [167] - ENGLISH - S H
Points these tasks - 2
Pages these tasks - 407
Total points - 11
Total pages - 2827
1.9 (Amber's's task ) THE READING JAR 1: RELAXRead a book of your choice that helps you relax.
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman--8/30/22--355 pages
Points this task: 1
Pages this task: 355
Total points: 7
Total pages: 2508
2.3 (Pat's Task) SEASON OF CHANGERead 2 Books
1. Say goodbye to summer (or winter) by reading an "old" book - one that was published in the previous decade (2010 - 2019)
How To Be Happy by Eleanor Davis - published in 2014 - 08/14 - 146 pages
2. Welcome in fall (or spring) season by reading a "new release" - one that was published in the the past two years (2020-2022)
Year of the Rabbit by Tian Veasna - 08/29 - 380 pages - published in 2020
Task points 2
Task pages 526
Total points 13
Total pages 4693
Task 2.3 (Pat's Task) SEASON OF CHANGE1. Say goodbye to summer (or winter) by reading an "old" book - one that was published in the previous decade (2010 - 2019)
Doing No Harm – Carla Kelly (5 stars) 8/19/22 [320] - publ 2015
2. Welcome in fall (or spring) season by reading a "new release" - one that was published in the the past two years (2020-2022)
Deacon King Kong – James McBride (5 stars) 8/10/22 [384] – publ 3/3/20
Points this task - 2
Pages this task - 704
Total points - 13
Total pages - 3531
1.2 BACK TO SCHOOLWhat was your favorite subject in High School?
TELL US what it was, then read a book whose Author's initials (First & Last) are in the subject you listed.
The Radleys by Matt Haig 08.26.22
(Math)
Task point 1
Task pages 341
Total points 12
Total pages 4143
1.4 (July 3 to Aug 11) DOG DAYS OF SUMMERd. Satisfy your thirst with a cold summer drink.
Read a book drinking a COLD SUMMER DRINK.
Tell us which COLD DRINK you had
Raspberry Truffle Murder by Wendy Meadows 08.29.22 (lemonade, one of my favorite summertime drinks)
Task points 1
Task pages 136
Total points 13
Total pages 4279
Task 1.5 (Mickslibrarian's task) MC FISH MARKET: CALAMARI Choose one of the following:
a. Read a book with a word in the title or author's name taken from this list - https://www.ibdb.com/theatres - of Broadway Theaters. (word must be at least 5 letters long). Note: the word must be spelled exactly as it appears on the list (ie., theatre, not theater).
Music is Not Bound by Time (Song for a Lost Kingdom, #1) – Steve Moretti (3 stars) 8/6/22 [382] - Music Box Theatre
Points this task - 1
Pages this task - 382
Total points - 14
Total pages - 3913
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