Monthly Challenges discussion

One Point Tasks


1.1 BLACK FRIDAY
I have a great Deal. Read any book you want to read this month.

1.2 VETERANS DAY
Read a book set during a war. (State which war)

1.3 CELEBRATE THE AUTHOR: HIM VS HER
This month it's James McBride VS Louise Erdrich
Read a book by one of these authors.

1.4 TURKEY TIME
46 millions turkeys are consumed during Thanksgiving time.
Read a book with a 4 or 6 in it's page count.

1.5 BUZZWORD
Buzzword this month is FAMILY.
Read a book with a family-related word in its title

1.6 READ THE ALPHABET: LETTER K
Read a book that starts with the Letter K (exclude A, An, or The) -OR- Author's FIRST/ LAST name that starts with the Letter K.
BONUS POINT: If the title & Author's FIRST LAST name both with the Letter K
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1.7 (Marilyn's task) Birthday Twins
My mom and grandmother shared the same birthday, 11/18, although my mom was born in the year 1922, and my grandmother, 1897.

Read a book published in any month and year containing at least 3 of the digits in 11-18-1922-1897. For example 01/2019.

1.8 (Tessa's task) HAPPY BIRTHDAY, B
My youngest niece celebrates her birthday this month, so in honor of her:
Read a book whose title begins with a letter in BIANCA (Exclude leading articles: A, An, The)

1.9 (Marilyn 's task) November birthstone
CITRINE or TOPAZ

Read a book whose author's first and last name initials appear in the letters of either birthstone (or a combination of the two). For example, Rumaan Alam or Timothy Egan.

1.10 (Linda C's task) Steampunk
This is the tag I am reading for this month on another challenge, so I'm going to leak it into this challenge as well.

Read a book that has an MPG of STEAMPUNK or that has the author's first and last initial in STEAMPUNK

Two Point Tasks

2.1 THE LOTTERY
Read 2 Books

GO to THE LOTTERY task for details. This is a TIME-LIMITED task.

2.2 THANKSGIVING DINNER
Read 2 Books

Choose two of the following:
a. Turkey - Read a book with a predominantly (60%+) BROWN cover.
b. Cornbread Dressing - Read a book with a predominantly (60%+) YELLOW cover.
c. Mashed Potatoes - Read a book with a predominantly (60%+) WHITE cover.
d. Sweet Potato Casserole - Read a book with a predominantly (60%+) ORANGE cover.
e. Cranberry Sauce - Read a book with a predominantly (60%+) RED cover.

2.3 (Linda C's task) Talent, Trips, & Happy Hour
Read 2 books - Pick 2 of the 3 below

a. Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day - 11/24/24
Read a book where MC has a talent - tell us what it is
It could be something like dancing, or witchcraft, or art, or cooking, or dog training - your interpretation

b. Thanksgiving - 11/28/24 (USA) - Many people travel
Read a book where MC takes a trip, doesn't have to be home, but has to be more than a visit to a person across town

c. National Happy Hour Day - 11/12/24
Read a book where a featured character has an alcoholic drink (include page or LOC and phase indicating this).

2.4 (Mickslibrarian 's task) What's your November sign?
Read 2 Books
People born in November are either a Scorpio or a Sagittarius in the Western astrological calendar. Read one book for each.

1. Scorpio - Scorpio covers the dates of November 1-21. Read a book that was published November 1-21 of any year, or has author's initials in SCORPIO (letters may be used only as many times as they appear). BONUS: If both criteria are met.

2. Sagittarius - Sagittarius covers the dates of November 22-30. Read a book that was published November 22-30 of any year, or has author's initials in SAGITTARIUS (letters may be used only as many times as they appear). BONUS: If both criteria are met.

2.5 (Tessa's task) THANKFUL FOR
Read 2 Books

1. Family - Read a book that focuses on family (tell us how it fits)
2. Shelter - Read a book with a residence on the COVER (can be indoor or outdoor view) - Be sure to post the cover


Three Point Tasks

3.1 (Amber's task) It’s That Time of Year Part 1
Read 3 Books

Even though there are still 2 more months left in the year, around this time, I start thinking about all the things that I want to finish before the year ends.

1. Read a book that has been on your TBR since before January 1, 2024. Tell us when you added it.

2. Read a book from a series you started this year.

3. Read a book to help you reach your Goodreads Reading Challenge (any book)

3.2 (Amber's task) It’s That Time of Year Part 2
Read 3 Books
There are many holidays in November and December that are celebrated. Due to this, my busy season starts with holidays and seasonal events. So, I start planning early to make sure I get all the things on my calendar that only come around once a year and to ensure I spend time with family and friends.

1. November 11th is Veteran’s Day. Read a book with a character that is either in the military or a veteran.

2. November 28th is Thanksgiving Day in the US. Read a book with a food on the cover that you would eat at a Thanksgiving meal, i.e. Turkey, vegetables, casserole dish, pie, etc. (show cover)

3. Read a Book that takes place during any holiday that occurs in November or December. Tell us which holiday.

3.3 (Mickslibrarian 's task) It's NOvember? I thought it was...
Read 3 books

1. Movember - Read a book with MPG: Health which is also written by a male author (can be verified by male pronouns in book or Goodreads bios).

2. Dinovember - Read a book whose author's initials can be found in DINOSAUR or which has a dinosaur on the cover (show cover).

3. Noshavember - Read a book with facial hair on the cover (show cover) or a title of at least 2 words that does not contain the letters S, H, A, V, or E. (eg., Burn for Burn, Wild Bird, Junk Boy, etc)

Five Point Task

5.1 THANKSGIVING SONGS
Read 5 Books

RIVER
WOODS
HORSE
SLEIGH
GRANDMOTHER
HOUSE
WHITE
SNOW
WIND
TOES
NOSE
BARNYARD
GATE
FUN
PUDDING
PUMPKIN PIE

• Pick 5 words from the list above
• one book per word
• Find word in text, give the sentence and LOC #

NOVEMBER WINNERS

MOST POINTS
🎃🎃🎃(tied)
3.1 - Amber
3.3 - Mickslibrarian
👻👻(tied)
2.3 - Linda C
2.5 - Tessa
🕸️🕷️
1.7 - Marilyn

MOST PAGES
🎃🎃🎃
3.1 Amber
👻👻
2.4 - Mickslibrarian
🕸️🕷️
1.8 - Tessa

READING JAR WINNERS
#1 (1.9) - Marilyn
#2 (1.10) - Linda C
(Needed: one point task - give it a name)

Please leave your tasks(S) down below. They will be added to main list later.Thank you 🤓

Many Thanks Linda C 🌹your tasks are now up.
Many Thanks Amber 🌹your Thanks are now up
Many Thanks Tessa 🌹
Many Thanks Mickslibrarian 🌹
Many Thanks Marilyn 🌹

3.1 It's NOvember? I thought it was...

Read 3 books

1. Movember - Read a book with MPG: Health which is also written by a male author (can be verified by male pronouns in book or Goodreads bios).

2. Dinovember - Read a book whose author's initials can be found in DINOSAUR or which has a dinosaur on the cover (show cover).

3. Noshavember - Read a book with facial hair on the cover (show cover) or a title of at least 2 words that does not contain the letters S, H, A, V, or E. (eg., Burn for Burn, Wild Bird, Junk Boy, etc)

Task 2.5 - Tessa - THANKFUL FOR

Family - Read a book that focuses on family (tell us how it fits)
Shelter - Read a book with a residence on the COVER (can be indoor or outdoor view) - Be sure to post the cover


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Task 1.8 - Tessa - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, B
My youngest niece celebrates her birthday this month, so in honor of her:
Read a book whose title begins with a letter in BIANCA (Exclude leading articles: A, An, The)

Task 1.7 - Marilyn - November birthstone
CITRINE or TOPAZ

Read a book whose author's first and last name initials appear in the letters of either birthstone (or a combination of the two). For example, Rumaan Alam or Timothy Egan.

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Task 1.9 - Marilyn - Birthday Twins
My mom and grandmother shared the same birthday, 11/18, although my mom was born in the year 1922, and my grandmother, 1897.

Read a book published in any month and year containing at least 3 of the digits in 11-18-1922-1897. For example 01/2019.

2.4 - What's your November sign?

People born in November are either a Scorpio or a Sagittarius in the Western astrological calendar. Read one book for each.

1. Scorpio - Scorpio covers the dates of November 1-21. Read a book that was published November 1-21 of any year, or has author's initials in SCORPIO (letters may be used only as many times as they appear). BONUS: If both criteria are met.

2. Sagittarius - Sagittarius covers the dates of November 22-30. Read a book that was published November 22-30 of any year, or has author's initials in SAGITTARIUS (letters may be used only as many times as they appear). BONUS: If both criteria are met.