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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.
1.2 (Linda C's Task) Pick A Genre
Read a book with Fantasy as its main page genre.
1.3 Thanksgiving (11/23)
Read a book that the Author's initials ( first & last name) are in THANKSGIVING. -OR- the book is set during this time of year (November).
1.4 Men Make Dinner Day (11/3)
Read a book that has a male character who cooked a meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner).
1.5 Chicken Soup for the Soul Day (11/12)
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHICKEN SOUP (All words count; 3-word minimum).
1.6 Celebrate the Author
Member's Choice: Amberly
Read a book written by Kate Morton
Bonus Point: If you read a second book by this author.
1.7 (Tessa's Task) Leftovers
In 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 Tasks
Two Point Tasks
2.1 (Mickslibrarian's Task) The Amazing Race
Read Two Books
1. Capture the Flag
Read a book set in the United Kingdom (must be at less set 75% in chosen country).
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.
2. Oxbridge. Two of the world's most highly-rated academic institutions share space, and an intense rivalry, on this small island. Read a book either set in Oxford or Cambridge, or by an author who attended or taught there. These links will help get you started. Literary Oxford: Novels and Novelists Cambridge Authors
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.
2.2 Surprise Me
Read two books
Go to link: Surprise Me Task for details.
2.3 (Linda C's Task) November Flower and Birthstone
Read 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.
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 or where the cover of the book is 75% orange-red or pink (show cover)
2.4 (Tessa's Task) I Am Thankful For ...
Read Two Books
Pick two of these things I'm thankful for:
1. Family - Read a book with main page genre FAMILY
2. Health - Read a book with a doctor or nurse main character
3. Food - Read a book with food on cover (Post the cover)
4. Shelter - Read a book whose title begins with a letter in HOUSE (ignore A, An, The)
5. Love - Read a book with main page genre ROMANCE
Three Point Task
3.1 (Linda C's Task) NOVember Days to Consider Celebrating
Read Three Books
There are a few unique or wacky days to consider celebrating in November
N – read a book where the title starts with N or celebrate National Tie One On Day (Nov 23) by reading a book where someone gets drunk
O – read a book where the title starts with O or celebrate Operating Room Nurse Day (Nov 14) by reading a book whose MC is a nurse or someone has an operation
V – read a book where the title starts with V or celebrate Veteran's Day (Nov 11) or Gunpowder Day (Nov 5) by reading a book with an MC who is a veteran of any war or has a gun on the cover (show cover)
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
example:
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
Leavers (The) by Lisa Ko
Alyan, Hala - Salt Houses
Column of Fire (A) by Ken Follett
Kevin Kwan's Rich People Problems
(Your may use the first letter of the first word of the book title (exclude a, an, or the) -OR- the initials of an author's first or last name).
Don't forget to list the date you read your books.