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OCTOBER Monthly Reading Challenge 2024
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Here are below BILL's prompts for OCTOBER:
10 pts:
-October is Thanksgiving in Canada. Read a story set in Canada.
- Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl was born Oct 6, 1914. Read a book about exploration. (An extra 25 points if you read either The Kon Tiki Expedition or the Ra Expedition).
- Oct 15, 1917. Mata Hari was executed by a French firing squad. Read a spy novel set during WWI.
25 points::
- Oct 3, 1990. East and West Germany were reunited, Read a cold war spy novel. (Additional 25 points if it's set in divided Germany).
- Oct 6, 1927 - The first talkie opened in New York (The Jazz Singer). Read a book set in the world of film.
- Playwrights Oscar Wilde and Eugene O'Neill were born in October. Read a play and add 25 points if you read one of their works.
50 points:
- Oct 4, 1957. The Space Age begins with Russia's launch of the first satellite. Read an outer space adventure.
- Oct 11,, 1899. The Boer War starts. Read a book set in South Africa.
- German philosopher Friedrich Nietsche was born in 1844. Read a story featuring a historical philosopher. (An additional 25 points if you read something by Nietsche... brave you).
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For 25 points:
Because it's Spooky Season, read a spooky/creepy/scary book!
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Ruth: 1999/235
Bill: 2889/200
Anne: 3175/50 *WINNER MOST BONUS POINTS READ*
Stormie: 0/0
Tonya: 1812/25
Eileen: 3824/60
Vikki: 2903/0 *WINNER MOST PAGES READ*
Judy: 4756/0
Lindsey: 2706/165
Tawallah: ?/?
Lauri: 3847/ 35
Jan: 4111/20
While it looks like Anne is the Winner of the Most Pages Read, in the fairness of the game, the earliest 2 eligible players to win are, Anne & Vikki, and Vikki has no Bonus Points, therefore can't win that section.
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Start Date: 10/01/2024
End Date: 10/31/2024
COMPLETED
Total Pages Read:1999
Bonus Points:235
Books Read:
1. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2024 *PART READ* 15.10.2024 - 22 pages. ✔️
2. A Book of Days*PART READ* .10.2024 - 32 pages. ✔️
3. Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe *FINISHED* 05.10.2024 - 272 pages. ✔️
4. The Masque of the Red Death *READ* 02.10.2024 - 26 pages. ✔️
5. The Chocolate Magic Cozy Mystery Box Set Books 1 to 7
Reading Book 1 - The Chocolate Magic Cafe *READ* 06.10.2024 - 151 pages. ✔️
6. We Have Always Lived in the Castle *READ* 08.10.2024 - 173 pages. ✔️
7. The Chocolate Magic Cozy Mystery Box Set Books 1 to 7
Reading Book 2 - Spirit Magic *READ* 12.10.2024 - 145 pages. ✔️
8. The Woman in Cabin 10 *READ* 14.10.2024 - 370 pages. ✔️
9. The Graces *READ* 19.10.2024 - 415 pages. ✔️
10. Dracula: Unabridged and Fully Illustrated *READ* 29.10.2024 - 281 pages. ✔️
11. Canada *PART READ* 31.10.2024 - 112 pages. ✔️
10 pts:
-October is Thanksgiving in Canada. Read a story set in Canada.
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- Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl was born Oct 6, 1914. Read a book about exploration. (An extra 25 points if you read either The Kon Tiki Expedition or the Ra Expedition).
- Oct 15, 1917. Mata Hari was executed by a French firing squad. Read a spy novel set during WWI.
25 points:
- Oct 3, 1990. East and West Germany were reunited, Read a cold war spy novel. (Additional 25 points if it's set in divided Germany).
- Oct 6, 1927 - The first talkie opened in New York (The Jazz Singer). Read a book set in the world of film.
- Playwrights Oscar Wilde and Eugene O'Neill were born in October. Read a play and add 25 points if you read one of their works.
50 points:
- Oct 4, 1957. The Space Age begins with Russia's launch of the first satellite. Read an outer space adventure.
- Oct 11,, 1899. The Boer War starts. Read a book set in South Africa.
- German philosopher Friedrich Nietsche was born in 1844. Read a story featuring a historical philosopher. (An additional 25 points if you read something by Nietsche... brave you).
For 25 points:
Because it's Spooky Season, read a spooky/creepy/scary book!
The Masque of the Red Death
The Chocolate Magic Cozy Mystery Box Set Books 1 to 7
Reading Book 1 - The Chocolate Magic Cafe
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
The Chocolate Magic Cozy Mystery Box Set Books 1 to 7
Reading Book 2 - Spirit Magic
The Graces
Dracula: Unabridged and Fully Illustrated
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Start Date: 10/01/2024
End Date: 10/31/2024
Total Pages Read: 2889 pages
Bonus Points: 200
Books Read:
1. The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson completed 357 pages, DNF, NR
2. The Extinction Parade, Volume 1 by Max Brooks 160 pages, finished 2 Oct, 3.5 stars
3. Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy by Arthut La Bern 218 pages, finished 4 Oct, 3.5 stars
4. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 390 pages, finished 9 Oct, 5.0 stars
5. The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin 319 pages, finished 12 Oct, 4.0 stars
6. Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks 286 pages, finished 13 Oct, 4.0 stars
7. Cosmic Engineers by Clifford D. Simak 158 pages, finished 14 Oct, 3.0 stars
8. Tales of Gooseflesh and Laughter by John Wyndham 150 pages, finished 17 Oct, 3.5 stars
9. Old Man's War by John Scalzi 355 pages, finished 23 Oct, 4.5 stars
10. The House at the End of Lacelean Street by Catherine McCarthy 161 pages, finished 24 Oct, 4.0 stars
11. Through the Woods by Emily Carroll 208 pages, finished 26 Oct, 3.5 stars
12. Steeple Volume 3: That's the Spirit by John Allison 176 pages, finished 27 Oct, 3.0 stars
10 pts:
-October is Thanksgiving in Canada. Read a story set in Canada.
- Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl was born Oct 6, 1914. Read a book about exploration. (An extra 25 points if you read either The Kon Tiki Expedition or the Ra Expedition).
- Oct 15, 1917. Mata Hari was executed by a French firing squad. Read a spy novel set during WWI.
25 points:
- Oct 3, 1990. East and West Germany were reunited, Read a cold war spy novel. (Additional 25 points if it's set in divided Germany).
- Oct 6, 1927 - The first talkie opened in New York (The Jazz Singer). Read a book set in the world of film.
- Playwrights Oscar Wilde and Eugene O'Neill were born in October. Read a play and add 25 points if you read one of their works.
50 points:
- Oct 4, 1957. The Space Age begins with Russia's launch of the first satellite. Read an outer space adventure.
-- The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin (50 pts)
-- Cosmic Engineers by Clifford Simak (50 pts)
-- Old Man's War by John Scalzi (50 pts)
- Oct 11,, 1899. The Boer War starts. Read a book set in South Africa.
- German philosopher Friedrich Nietsche was born in 1844. Read a story featuring a historical philosopher. (An additional 25 points if you read something by Nietsche... brave you).
For 25 points:
Because it's Spooky Season, read a spooky/creepy/scary book!
-- The Extinction Parade, Volume 1 by Max Brooks (Vampires and Zombies, oh my!) 25 pts
-- Devolution by Max Brooks (Sasquatch) 25 pts
-- Through the Woods by Emily Carroll (Gothic) 25 pts
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge OCTOBER 2024Start Date: 10/01/2024
End Date: 10/31/2024
Total Pages Read: 3,175
Bonus Points: 50
Books Read:
1. Of Mutts and Men 10/6, last 267
2. The Death of Truth: How Social Media and the Internet Gave Snake Oil Salesmen and Demagogues the Weapons They Needed to Destroy Trust and Polarize the World--And What We Can Do 10/10, 183
3. Relentless 10/12, 512, +25 (horror)
4. Iceland: Wild at Heart 10/12, 161
5. Lost in Iceland 10/12, 159
6. Norway 10/13, 128
7. She Who Knows 10/20, 145
8. The Dark Side of the Road 10/24, 217, +25 (horror)
9. In the Lives of Puppets 10/24, 432
10. The Trap 10/29, 304
11. The Girl in the Eagle's Talons DNF 36
12. Life on Our Planet: A Stunning Re-examination of Prehistoric Life on Earth 37
13. The Zig Zag Girl 67
14. The Black Bird Oracle 145
15. Cave 13 155
16. Magic Claims 10/13, 227
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge OCTOBER 2024Start Date: 10/01/2024
End Date: 10/31/2024
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
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On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge OCTOBER 2024Start Date: 10/01/2024
End Date: 10/31/2024
Total Pages Read: 1812
Bonus Points: 25
Books Read:
1.The Underground Library, 368 pages, read 10/21/24
2.A Paper Orchestra, 292 pages, read 10/12/24
3.Finding Margaret Fuller, 416 pages, read 10/31/24
4.One Perfect Couple, 400 pages, read 10/5/24
5.Murder Off the Books, 336 pages, read 10/30/24
10 pts:
-October is Thanksgiving in Canada. Read a story set in Canada.
- Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl was born Oct 6, 1914. Read a book about exploration. (An extra 25 points if you read either The Kon Tiki Expedition or the Ra Expedition).
- Oct 15, 1917. Mata Hari was executed by a French firing squad. Read a spy novel set during WWI.
25 points:
- Oct 3, 1990. East and West Germany were reunited, Read a cold war spy novel. (Additional 25 points if it's set in divided Germany).
- Oct 6, 1927 - The first talkie opened in New York (The Jazz Singer). Read a book set in the world of film.
- Playwrights Oscar Wilde and Eugene O'Neill were born in October. Read a play and add 25 points if you read one of their works.
50 points:
- Oct 4, 1957. The Space Age begins with Russia's launch of the first satellite. Read an outer space adventure.
- Oct 11,, 1899. The Boer War starts. Read a book set in South Africa.
- German philosopher Friedrich Nietsche was born in 1844. Read a story featuring a historical philosopher. (An additional 25 points if you read something by Nietsche... brave you).
For 25 points:
Because it's Spooky Season, read a spooky/creepy/scary book
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge OCTOBER 2024Start Date: 10/01/2024
End Date: 10/31/2024
Total Pages Read: 3824
Bonus Points: 60
Books Read:
1. Party of Two
2. Should Have Known Better
3. The Couple Next Door
4. One Perfect Couple
5. The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes
6. Middle of the Night
7. Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies
8. How to Hide in Plain Sight
9. Advika and the Hollywood Wives
10. Vada Faith
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10 pts:
-October is Thanksgiving in Canada. Read a story set in Canada.
- Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl was born Oct 6, 1914. Read a book about exploration. (An extra 25 points if you read either The Kon Tiki Expedition or the Ra Expedition).
- Oct 15, 1917. Mata Hari was executed by a French firing squad. Read a spy novel set during WWI.
25 points:
- Oct 3, 1990. East and West Germany were reunited, Read a cold war spy novel. (Additional 25 points if it's set in divided Germany).
- Oct 6, 1927 - The first talkie opened in New York (The Jazz Singer). Read a book set in the world of film.
- Playwrights Oscar Wilde and Eugene O'Neill were born in October. Read a play and add 25 points if you read one of their works.
50 points:
- Oct 4, 1957. The Space Age begins with Russia's launch of the first satellite. Read an outer space adventure.
- Oct 11,, 1899. The Boer War starts. Read a book set in South Africa.
- German philosopher Friedrich Nietsche was born in 1844. Read a story featuring a historical philosopher. (An additional 25 points if you read something by Nietsche... brave you).
For 25 points:
Because it's Spooky Season, read a spooky/creepy/scary book
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Start Date: 10/01/2024
End Date: 10/31/2024
Total Pages Read: 2,903
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1. Rewitched 416
2. Throne of the Fallen 576
3. The Pumpkin Spice Café 360
4. The Cinnamon Bun Book Store 347
5. Autumn Killing 503
6. The Book of Witching 384
7. Boys Who Hurt 317
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge OCTOBER 2024Start Date: 10/01/2024
End Date: 10/31/2024
Total Pages Read: 4,756
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1. The Little Lost Library by Ellery Adams 329 pages 10/2/24
2. In Too Deep by Lee Child 336 pages 10/3/24
3. Beyond Reasonable Doubt by Robert Dugoni 365 pages 10/8/24
4. Dreaming of Autumn Skies by V.C. Andrews 284 pages 10/11/24
5. An Insignificant Case by Phillip Margolin 304 pages 10/13/24
5. Out in the Cold by Steve Urszenyi 336 pages 10/15/24
6. Rolling Toward Clear Skies by Catherine Ryan Hyde 293 pages 10/17/24
7. The Mirror by Nora Roberts 448 pages 10/20/24
8. The "I Don't Want to Cook" Book: 100 Tasty, Healthy, Low-Prep Recipes for When You Just Don't Want to Cook by Alyssa Brantley 162 pages 10/21/24
9. A Holiday Homicide by Ellie Alexander 267 pages 10/22/24
10. Heavy Are the Stones by J.D. Barker 312 pages 10/24/24
11. The Tell-Tale Homicide by Daphne Silver 282 pages 10/26/24
12. The Silver-Haired Sisterhood: A BRAND NEW feel-good uplifting read from TOP TEN author Judy Leigh by Judy Leigh 344 pages 10/27/24
13. The Next Grave by Kendra Elliot 348 pages 10/29/24
14. The Girl in the Window by Diana Wilkinson 346 pages 10/31/24
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge OCTOBER 2024Start Date: 10/01/2024
End Date: 10/31/2024
Total Pages Read: 2,706
Bonus Points: 165
Books Read:
1. The Prisoner - 298 pgs, 10/7
2. Daughter of Mine - 355 pgs, 10/11
3. Ali Cross - 320 pgs, 10/14
4. I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 - 112 pgs, 10/16
5. Lock Every Door - 371 pgs, 10/16
6. What My Husband Did - 370 pgs, 10/20
7. My Weirdtastic School #6: Ms. Greene Is Mean! - 112 pgs, 10/20
8. The Last Love Note - 384 pgs, 10/23
9. A Happier Life - 384 pgs, 10/30
10 pts:
-October is Thanksgiving in Canada. Read a story set in Canada.
- Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl was born Oct 6, 1914. Read a book about exploration. (An extra 25 points if you read either The Kon Tiki Expedition or the Ra Expedition).
- Oct 15, 1917. Mata Hari was executed by a French firing squad. Read a spy novel set during WWI.
25 points:
- Oct 3, 1990. East and West Germany were reunited, Read a cold war spy novel. (Additional 25 points if it's set in divided Germany).
- Oct 6, 1927 - The first talkie opened in New York (The Jazz Singer). Read a book set in the world of film.
- Playwrights Oscar Wilde and Eugene O'Neill were born in October. Read a play and add 25 points if you read one of their works.
50 points:
- Oct 4, 1957. The Space Age begins with Russia's launch of the first satellite. Read an outer space adventure.
- Oct 11,, 1899. The Boer War starts. Read a book set in South Africa.
- German philosopher Friedrich Nietsche was born in 1844. Read a story featuring a historical philosopher. (An additional 25 points if you read something by Nietsche... brave you).
For 25 points:
Because it's Spooky Season, read a spooky/creepy/scary book
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge OCTOBER 2024Start Date: 10/01/2024
End Date: 10/31/2024
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1. Anil's Ghost
2. The October Country
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10 pts:
-October is Thanksgiving in Canada. Read a story set in Canada.
- Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl was born Oct 6, 1914. Read a book about exploration. (An extra 25 points if you read either The Kon Tiki Expedition or the Ra Expedition).
- Oct 15, 1917. Mata Hari was executed by a French firing squad. Read a spy novel set during WWI.
25 points::
- Oct 3, 1990. East and West Germany were reunited, Read a cold war spy novel. (Additional 25 points if it's set in divided Germany).
- Oct 6, 1927 - The first talkie opened in New York (The Jazz Singer). Read a book set in the world of film.
- Playwrights Oscar Wilde and Eugene O'Neill were born in October. Read a play and add 25 points if you read one of their works.
Because it's Spooky Season, read a spooky/creepy/scary book
50 points:
- Oct 4, 1957. The Space Age begins with Russia's launch of the first satellite. Read an outer space adventure.
- Oct 11,, 1899. The Boer War starts. Read a book set in South Africa.
- German philosopher Friedrich Nietsche was born in 1844. Read a story featuring a historical philosopher. (An additional 25 points if you read something by Nietsche... brave you).
Lauri’s Spot!OTSP October Reading Challenge
Target: 5000 pages
Total Pages Read: 3847
Bonus Points: 35
Books Read:
1. A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon 10/1/24
2. Chocolate Cream Pie Murder 10/3/24
3. Old Bones 10/5/24
4. Funeral Songs for Dying Girls 10/8/24
5. The Lonely Hearts Book Club 10/9/24
6. Death by Pumpkin Spice 10/12/24
7. The Grave's a Fine and Private Place 10/14/24
8. Check & Mate 10/14/24
9. Murder At The Bake Sale 10/17/24
10. Strange Angels 10/20/24
11. The Betrayal 10/24/24
12. The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches 10/25/24
13. Unholy Ghosts 10/25/24
14. One Feta in the Grave 10/27/24
10 pts:
-October is Thanksgiving in Canada. Read a story set in Canada
Funeral Songs for Dying Girls - 10 points
- Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl was born Oct 6, 1914. Read a book about exploration. (An extra 25 points if you read either The Kon Tiki Expedition or the Ra Expedition).
- Oct 15, 1917. Mata Hari was executed by a French firing squad. Read a spy novel set during WWI.
25 points:
- Oct 3, 1990. East and West Germany were reunited, Read a cold war spy novel. (Additional 25 points if it's set in divided Germany).
- Oct 6, 1927 - The first talkie opened in New York (The Jazz Singer). Read a book set in the world of film.
- Playwrights Oscar Wilde and Eugene O'Neill were born in October. Read a play and add 25 points if you read one of their works.
50 points:
- Oct 4, 1957. The Space Age begins with Russia's launch of the first satellite. Read an outer space adventure.
- Oct 11,, 1899. The Boer War starts. Read a book set in South Africa.
- German philosopher Friedrich Nietsche was born in 1844. Read a story featuring a historical philosopher. (An additional 25 points if you read something by Nietsche... brave you).
For 25 points:
Because it's Spooky Season, read a spooky/creepy/scary book
Strange Angels - 25 points
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge OCTOBER 2024Start Date: 10/01/2024
End Date: 10/31/2024
Total Pages Read: 4111
Bonus Points: 20
Books Read:
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368 pages2.
336 pages3.
464 pages4.
371 pages5.
368 pages6.
400 pages 7.
352 pages8.
482 pages9.
230 pages10.
323 pages11.
417 pages10 pts:
-October is Thanksgiving in Canada. Read a story set in Canada.
- Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl was born Oct 6, 1914. Read a book about exploration. (An extra 25 points if you read either The Kon Tiki Expedition or the Ra Expedition).
- Oct 15, 1917. Mata Hari was executed by a French firing squad. Read a spy novel set during WWI.
25 points::
- Oct 3, 1990. East and West Germany were reunited, Read a cold war spy novel. (Additional 25 points if it's set in divided Germany).
- Oct 6, 1927 - The first talkie opened in New York (The Jazz Singer). Read a book set in the world of film.
- Playwrights Oscar Wilde and Eugene O'Neill were born in October. Read a play and add 25 points if you read one of their works.
50 points:
- Oct 4, 1957. The Space Age begins with Russia's launch of the first satellite. Read an outer space adventure.
- Oct 11,, 1899. The Boer War starts. Read a book set in South Africa.
- German philosopher Friedrich Nietsche was born in 1844. Read a story featuring a historical philosopher. (An additional 25 points if you read something by Nietsche... brave you).
For 25 points:
Because it's Spooky Season, read a spooky/creepy/scary book
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2024 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won:
April 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points -Alissa - Feb 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Tonya - Feb 2024)
May 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Ruth- March 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Anne - March 2024)
June 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Ann at the Beach- April 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Vikki - April 2024)
July 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Christine - May 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lindsey - May 2024)
August 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jan - June 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lauri - June 2024)
September 2024
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Eileen - July 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Charlie - July 2024)
Purpose:
The purpose of this thread is to find out how many pages we can read and how many bonus points we can amass for the month. The winners of both get to choose the topics for the month after the following one.
Rules:
- If you want to participate, copy the template below and post a new comment. You can do this now or anytime before the challenge ends on 10/31/2024, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 11/01/2024.
- When you finish reading, go back to your original comment and update it with the number of pages, book link, date read, and your new pages/bonus totals. THIS MUST BE DONE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS A WINNER.
- Any book counts as long as you read it during the month, book club selections or not, add it! Audiobooks also count, just use the page numbers from the most popular hardback/paperback edition.
- Started but DNF (Did Not Finish) a book, add it but only add the number of pages you actually read within the month and comment that you did so. If you started a book in January for example and finished it in February, post the number of pages you read in February and please indicate this.
- Please be sure to type in the areas provided in the template your total number of pages read and bonus points that you have achieved. If your totals are not added up on your template by the end of the month, then I will not be aware of the full total and you will be counted on what I see on the 2nd of the following month.
Participating Members:
Once you comment with your template, I will add you to the list of Participating Members. It will show your totals and what message you are. The totals will be added up at the start of the following month. Please only post one template per participant.
The Winners:
There will be two winners, one for the most pages read during the month, and one for the most bonus points obtained. Please note that you can only win once during a 6 month period for either the most pages or the most bonus points. If you are the participant with the highest number of pages or bonus points, and have already won in the previous 6 month period, then the person with the next highest pages/bonus points will be selected as the winner for the month. Winners will be announced once the totals have been posted and calculated. Winners will be notified via message and given instructions for their bonus round selections.
Template:
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On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge OCTOBER 2024
Start Date: 10/01/2024
End Date: 10/31/2024
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
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