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Most Points
Bethany - 14
Linda C - 16
Tessa - 12
Marilyn - 5
**Amber - 15
Most Pages
**Bethany - 4654
Linda C - 4121
Tessa - 4924
Marilyn - 1881
Amber - 4568
Task: 1.1 National Novel Writing Month Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in NOVEL.
Aunt Dimity: Detective (Aunt Dimity Mysteries, #7) – Nancy Atherton (3 stars) 11/4/17 [230] – MC's first name is Lori
Points: 1
Pages: 230
Total points: 1
Total pages: 230
Task: 1.3 Thanksgiving (11/23)Read a book that the Author's initials ( first & last name) are in THANKSGIVING.
Aunt Dimity Takes a Holiday (Aunt Dimity Mystery, #8) – Nancy Atherton (3 stars) 11/6/17 [208]
Points: 1
Pages: 208
Total points: 2
Total pages: 438
TESSATask 2.4 - Tessa - I'm Thankful For ...
SHELTER - Title begins H O U S E -
Educating Rita ✔ - 01Nov17 - 123 p
LOVE - "Romance" main page genre
Drums of Autumn ✔ – 01Nov17 - 1071
THIS TASK
Points earned - 2
Pages read - 1194
Total points earned to date = 2
Total pages read to date = 1194
1.1 National Novel Writing MonthRead a book with a character that is a writer -OR- the MC first name begins with a letter in NOVEL.
LaRose by Louise Erdrich--11/12/17--main character is a 5-year old boy, LaRose--372 pages
Points this task - 1
Pages this task - 372
Total points - 1
Total pages - 372
1.4 Men Make Dinner Day (11/3)Read a book that has a male character who cooked a meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner).
The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis 11.10.17 (character that is love interest is a chef)
Points 1
Pages 289
2.2 Surprise MeRead two books
Thank you, Bethany, for these picks!
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng--11/5/17--352 pages
The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman--11/15/17--369 pages
Points this task - 2
Pages this task - 721
Total points - 3
Total pages - 1093
Task 2.4 (Tessa's Task) I Am Thankful For … Pick two of these things I'm thankful for:
4. Shelter - Read a book whose title begins with a letter in HOUSE (ignore A, An, The)
The Unlikely Wife (Bowen, #2) – Debra Ullrick (3 stars) 11/10/17 [285]
5. Love - Read a book with main page genre ROMANCE
Dragon Actually (Dragon Kin, #1) – G. A. Aiken (4 stars) 11/16/17 [336]
Points: 2
Pages: 621
Total points: 4
Total pages: 1059
1.1 National Novel Writing Month The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson
11/17/17 240 pgs Memoir. Character's name is Lieb/Leon
1.2 (Linda C's Task) Pick A Genre
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin
11/15/17 427 pgs
Points: 2
Pages: 667
Total points: 3
Total pages: 877
Task 2.2 Surprise MeBless Her Dead Little Heart (Southern Ladies Mystery, #1) – Miranda James (3 stars) 11/18/17 [304]
Kindred – Octavia Butler (5 stars) 11/12/17 [287]
Points: 2
Pages: 591
Total points: 6
Total pages: 1650
2.1 (Mickslibrarian's Task) The Amazing RaceRead Two Books
1. Capture the Flag
Read a book set in the United Kingdom (must be at less set 75% in chosen country).
The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey 11.18.17
Pages 460
3. Afternoon Tea. English people "have a cuppa" more than any other country in the world, Read a book with the word Tea in the title or with a teacup or mug on the cover (any kind of hot beverage will do). Show cover.
by Cleo Coyle11.15.17
Pages 261
Task points 2
Task pages 761
Total points 3
Total pages 1010
2.2 Surprise MeRead two books
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 11.07.17
Pages 342
Twisted Threads by Lea Wait 11.18.17
Pages 305
Task points 2
Task pages 647
Total points 5
Total pages 1657
2.3 (Linda C's Task) November Flower and BirthstoneRead Two Books
1. Birth Flower, the Chrysanthemum - during the Victorian era it symbolized "You're a Wonderful Friend".
Read a book with a Chrysanthemum on the cover (show cover) or where a friendship is a major focus of the story.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling 11.18.17
Pages 341
2. Birthstone, Topaz - Orange-red and pink colors are rare and most valuable
Read a book where the author's last name starts with a letter in TOPAZ Murder on Astor Place by Victoria Thompson
Pages 278
Task points 2
Task pages 619
Total points 7
Total pages 2276
Task 2.3 (Linda's Task) November Flower and Birthstone1. Birth Flower, the Chrysanthemum
Read a book where a friendship is a major focus of the story.
Funny Cide - The Funny Cide Team with Sally Jenkins (4 stars) 11/8/17 2005 NY/KY/FL [280] – owners of Funny Cide are high school friends
2. Birthstone, Topaz
Read a book where the author's last name starts with a letter in TOPAZ or where the cover of the book is 75% orange-red or pink (show cover)
– Marilyn Tracy (3 stars) 11/20/17 [256] – author surname begins with T and book is orange-redPoints: 2
Pages: 536
Total points: 8
Total pages: 2186
TESSATask 2.2 Surprise Me
Read two books picked for me by Sam F
✔ - 18Nov17 (406 p)
✔ - 16Nov17 (368 pg)THIS TASK
Points earned - 2
Pages read - 774 pages
Total points earned to date: 4
Total pages read to date: 1968
1.2 (Linda C's Task) Pick A GenreRead a book with Fantasy as its main page genre.
An Ice Cold Grave by Charlaine Harris
Points 1
Pages 280
Total points 8
Total pages 2556
Task 2.1 (Mickslibrarian's Task) The Amazing Race1. Capture the Flag
Read a book set in the United Kingdom (must be at less set 75% in chosen country).
Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam (Agatha Raisin, #10) – M. C. Beaton (3 stars) 11/24/17 [197] – set in Fryfam, Norfolk
2. Detour
To reach your detour complete one of the following tasks.
1. Fight, Fight, Fight! Both holidays are results of historical conflicts in and involving England. Read a book about a war or a conspiracy, or with a historical fiction genre.
The Orphan's Tale – Pam Jenoff ( 4 stars) 11/16/17 [336] – set during WWII
Points: 2
Pages: 533
Total points: 10
Total pages: 2719
TESSATask 1.1 - NaNoWriMo
Main character first name begins with a letter in NOVEL
Lara is main character in The Xibalba Murders ✔ - 24Nov17 - 290 p
THIS TASK
points earned - 1
pages read - 290
Total points earned to date - 5
Total pages read to date - 2258
TESSATask 5.1 - Light vs. Dark
Spell-out BLACK
B - Bookplate Special ✔ - 06Nov17 - 310 pg
L - Läckberg, Camilla / The Hidden Child ✔ - 02Nov17 - 526 pg
A - Ann B. Ross / Miss Julia Hits the Road ✔ - 06Nov17 - 368 pg
C - Chocolate Chocolate ✔ - 26Nov17 - 288 pg
K - KLINE, Christina Baker / A Piece of the World ✔ - 10Nov17 - 400 pg
THIS TASK
Points earned - 5
Pages read - 1892
Total points earned to date - 10
Total pages read to date - 4150
1.7 (Tessa's Task) Leftovers:1.4 Howl at the Moon Day & Night (10/26)
Read a book whose the MC is a werewolf - OR- a book that has a moon on the cover (show cover)
by Andy Weir11/26/17
Points: 1
Pages: 305
Total points: 4
Total pages: 1182
Five Point Task(Spell-out task) Light vs. Dark
B Ballad of the Whiskey Robber: A True Story of Bank Heists, Ice Hockey, Transylvanian Pelt Smuggling, Moonlighting Detectives, and Broken Hearts by Julian Rubinstein 11/3/17 (352 pgs)
L Locke & Key, Vol. 5: Clockworks by Joe Hill 11/12/17 (160 pgs)
A Ahdieh, Renee, The Wrath and the Dawn 11/18/17 (395 pgs)
C Chris Bohjalian, The Night Strangers 11/12/17 (378 pgs)
K Kingsolver, Barbara The Lacuna 11/27/17 (508 pgs)
Points: 5
Pages: 1793
Total points: 9
Total pages: 2975
Task 1.4 Men Make Dinner Day (11/3)Read a book that has a male character who cooked a meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner).
Wreck the Halls (Home Repair is Homicide, #5) – Sarah Graves ( 4 stars) 11/28/17 [320] – Wade cooks a traditional Maine salt fish dinner
Points: 1
Pages: 320
Total points: 11
Total pages: 3039
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Again, sorry for the mix-up. :(
2.3 (Linda C's Task) November Flower and BirthstoneRead Two Books
1.Read a book with a Chrysanthemum on the cover (show cover) or where a friendship is a major focus of the story.
The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant--11/16/17--320 pages
2. Read a book where the author's last name starts with a letter in TOPAZ--Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood--11/28/17--468 pages
Points this task - 2
Pages this task - 788
Total points - 5
Total pages - 1881
1.1 National Novel Writing Month Read a book with a character that is a writer -OR- the MC first name begins with a letter in NOVEL.
Deadly Notions by Elizabeth Lynn Casey 11.22.17
(MC name is Victoria)
Points 1
Pages 292
Total Points 9
Total Pages 2848
1.7 (Tessa's Task) LeftoversIn honor of one of the best parts of the Thanksgiving feast ... the leftovers!
Pick a 1-point task from Oct that you did NOT complete, and complete it this month. Be sure to tell us which October 1-point task you are completing, including the requirements.
October Task
1.7 (Amber's task) Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Read a book about a dog or with a dog on the cover. (Show cover)
by Victoria Hamilton 11.30.17Points 1
Pages 304
Total Points 10
Total Pages 3152
Five Point Task(Spell-out task) Light vs. Dark
Read Five Books
Celebrating All Saints Day (11/1) and Black Friday (11/24)
Spell-out the word SAINT or BLACK
B - Blackstock, Terri Cape Refuge 11.07.17 pages 400
L - Louisiana Longshot by Jana Deleon 11.30.17 pages 232
A- Adams, Ellery Written in Stone 11.27.17 pages 294
C- Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong Finger by Beth Harbison 11.27.17 pages 384
K - Killer Karma by Jeanine Spooner 11.26.17 pages 106
Task Points 5
Task pages 1416
Total Points 15
Total Pages 4568
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