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message 1: by Diana S (new)

Diana S | 2152 comments Mod
Please post the tasks you have completed in this thread.

The following format is greatly appreciated:

Scoreboard name (if different from GR name)
Task # and Title
Link to book AND Author
Date book was completed
Points for this task
Pages for this task
Total Points
Total Pages
Rating (optional)
Review (optional)
Total Books (optional)


message 2: by Diana S (last edited Aug 03, 2019 07:34AM) (new)

Diana S | 2152 comments Mod
Scoreboard
Updated #28

Most Points
**Amber -8
Bethany - 12
Marilyn - 5
Tessa - 7
Linda C - 7
Mickslibrarian - 2


Most Pages
**Amber - 2831
Bethany - 3617
Marilyn - 1548
Tessa - 2115
Linda C - 1977
Mickslibrarian - 562


message 3: by Amber (new)

Amber (arboan) | 755 comments 1.1 At the Water Park
Read a book whose author's last name initial is in the word SPLASH

Leave No Scone Unturned by Denise Swanson 07.02.19

Points 1
Pages 344


message 4: by Amber (new)

Amber (arboan) | 755 comments 1.5 Apollo 11 - 50th Anniversary of the Lunar Landing
Apollo 11 was launched from Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida on July 16, 1969
Read a book that is set in Florida

Sunset Beach by Mary Kay Andrews 07.03.19 (set on the gulf coast of Florida)

Points 1
Pages 432

Total points 2
Total Pages 776


message 5: by Bethany (new)

Bethany | 319 comments 1.3 (Tessa's task) Listopia: Have Passport Will Travel
Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time by Mark Adams
P/age #1, #49
7/8/19 333pgs

Points: 1
Pages: 333


message 6: by Marilyn (new)

Marilyn Lott | 539 comments 1.5 Apollo 11 - 50th Anniversary of the Lunar Landing
Apollo 11 was launched from Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida on July 16, 1969
Read a book [whose] author's first name starts with K, S, or C

The Golden House by Salman Rushdie--7/1/19--380 pages

Points this task: 1
Pages this task: 380

Total points: 1
Total pages: 380


message 7: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 728 comments TESSA

Task 2.1 - Surprise Me - Bethany picked for me
The Devil and Winnie Flynn ✔ - 12July19 - 256 pg

The Brilliant Light of Amber Sunrise ✔ - 06July19 - 304 pg

THIS TASK
Points earned - 2
Pages read - 592 pg

Total points earned to date - 2
Total pages read to date - 592 pg



message 8: by Linda C (new)

Linda C (libladynylindac) | 984 comments Task 1.4 RED, WHITE, BLUE
Read a book that is predominately a red, white, or blue cover. (show cover)
The Last Warrior (Lost Colony #1) by Susan Grant The Last Warrior (The Lost Colony, #1) – Susan Grant (4 stars) 7/13/19 [378]

Points this task: 1
Pages this task: 378

Total points: 1
Total pages: 378



message 9: by Marilyn (new)

Marilyn Lott | 539 comments 2.1 Surprise Me
Read two books

Thanks, Tessa, for the picks!

1. The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan--7/10/19--288 pages

2. The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg--7/13/19--240 pages

Points this task: 2
Pages this task: 528

Total points: 3
Total pages: 908


message 10: by Bethany (new)

Bethany | 319 comments 2.1 Surprise Me
Thanks, Amber!
For once I actually finished a Surprise Me Task!
Ayiti by Roxane Gay 7/9/19 (171 pgs)
Teaching to Strengths: Supporting Students Living with Trauma, Violence, and Chronic Stress by Debbie Zacarian 7/10/19 (202 pgs)

Points: 2
PPages: 373

Total points: 3
Total pages: 706


message 11: by Amber (new)

Amber (arboan) | 755 comments 1.3 (Tessa's task) Listopia: Have Passport Will Travel
Read a book listed in the list above. Tell us the page # and location #.

In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson 07.15.19
page 1 location 2

points 1
pages 335

Total points 3
Total pages 1111


message 12: by Bethany (new)

Bethany | 319 comments 2.2 Read Through the Alphabet
Full Cicada Moon by Marilyn Hilton 7/2/19 (400 pgs)
Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ by Giulia Enders 7/15/19 273 pgs

Points: 2
Pages: 673

Total points: 5
Total pages: 1379


message 13: by Linda C (new)

Linda C (libladynylindac) | 984 comments Task 2.1 Surprise Me

Carnegie's Maid – Marie Benedict (4 stars) 7/17/19 [342]
My Point... And I Do Have One – Ellen DeGeneres (1 stars) 7/12/19 [211]

Points this task: 2
Pages this task: 553

Total points: 3
Total pages: 931



message 14: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 728 comments TESSA


Task 2.3 - Tessa's Task - Independence Day
a) Book with a 4 or a 7 in total pages - I'll Give You the Sun ✔ - 17July19 - 371 pg

b) Book set in a country that ALSO celebrates Independence in July - FRANCE - The Marseille Caper ✔ - 16July19 - 224 p

THIS TASK
Points earned - 2
Pages read - 595

Total points earned to date - 4
Total pages read to date - 1187



message 15: by Linda C (new)

Linda C (libladynylindac) | 984 comments 1.1 At the Water Park
Read a book whose author's last name initial is in the word SPLASH

Syrian Brides – Anna Halabi (4 stars) 7/18/19 2018 Syria [134]

Points this task: 1
Pages this task: 134

Total points: 4
Total pages: 1065



message 16: by Linda C (new)

Linda C (libladynylindac) | 984 comments Task 1.6 Favorite Author
This month's author is: Elin Hilderbrand
Winter Stroll (Winter, #2) – Elin Hilderbrand (2 stars) 7/19/19 [263]

Points this task: 1
Pages this task: 263

Total points: 5
Total pages: 1328



message 17: by Mickslibrarian (new)

Mickslibrarian | 442 comments 1.1 At the Water Park

Aunt Dimity and the Heart of Gold by Nancy Atherton July 3 (240 p.)

Points for this Task: 1
Pages for this Task: 240
Books for this Task: 1
Total Points: 1
Total Pages: 240
Total Books: 1


message 18: by Mickslibrarian (new)

Mickslibrarian | 442 comments 1.5 Apollo 11 - 50th Anniversary of the Lunar Landing

The Hanging Hill by Chris Grabenstein July 1 (322 p.)

Points for this Task: 1
Pages for this Task: 322
Books for this Task: 1
Total Points: 2
Total Pages: 562
Total Books: 2


message 19: by Diana S (new)

Diana S | 2152 comments Mod
Good to see you Mickslibrarian ! Welcome Back !!!!


message 20: by Amber (new)

Amber (arboan) | 755 comments 1.4 RED, WHITE, BLUE
Read a book that is predominately a red, white, or blue cover. (show cover)

The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo by Yangsze Choo 07.19.19

Points 1
Pages 384

Total points 4
Total pages 1495


message 21: by Amber (new)

Amber (arboan) | 755 comments 2.5 (Bethany's task) July 3rd is Disobedience Day
Read two books

Choose one of this month's 2 point tasks and do the opposite.
If you need to have a book with a blue cover, read a book with an orange one. If you need to read a fantasy novel, read nonfiction. List your books and tell how you are being disobedient, you rebel, you!

Being Disobedient on task 2,3
The Summer Wind by Mary Alice Monroe (does not have a page number with 4 or 7) 07.25.19

Pages 384

An American Marriage by Tayari Jones (set in the US) 07.11.19

Pages 308

Task points 2
Task pages 692

Total points 6
Total pages 2187

Hope I did this right :)


message 22: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 728 comments TESSA

Task 2.1 - At the Water Park

Author's LAST initial in SPLASH - A
ALEXANDER, Bruce / Blind Justice ✔ - 17July19 - 336 p

THIS TASK
Points earned - 1
Pages read - 336 pg

Total points earned to date: 5
Total pages read to date: 1533



message 23: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 728 comments TESSA

Task 2.5 - Bethany - July 3 is Disobedience Day
Pick two 2-pt tasks and do the opposite

Task 2.4 - Award for Mystery / Romance / Sci Fi - OPPOSITE: Pulitzer prize for NonFiction - Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City ✔ - 24July19 - 422 p

Task 2.3 - A book with 4 or 7 in total page count /or/ set in a country that celebrates independence in July - OPPOSITE: NO 4 or 7 in total pages and does NOT celebrate independence in July: ENGLAND - 160 pages - The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street ✔ - 26July19


THIS TASK
Points earned - 2
Pages read - 582 pg

Total points earned to date: 7
Total pages read to date; 2115



message 24: by Bethany (new)

Bethany | 319 comments 5.1 The Lion King
S-Serravallo, Jennifer The Reading Strategies Book: Your Everything Guide to Developing Skilled Readers 7/25 (400 pgs)
I-Internment by Samira Ahmed 7/17 (386 pgs)
M-Marsha Tate, Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies That Engage the Brain 7/5 (158 pgs)
B-The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds 7/8 (272 pgs)
A-Adele Faber, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk7/23 (286 pgs)

Points: 5
Pages: 1502

Total points: 10
Total pages: 2881


message 25: by Marilyn (new)

Marilyn Lott | 539 comments 2.5 (Bethany's task) July 3rd is Disobedience Day
Read two books

Choose one of this month's 2 point tasks and do the opposite.

2.3 (Tessa's task) Independence Day

1. The USA celebrates on 4th of July:
Read a book whose total page count includes a 4 -or- a 7.

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides--7/10/19--323 pages (no 4 or 7 in page count)

2. We have lots of company. Many other countries also celebration Independence Day in July. Read a book set at least 50% in one of these countries:

Any Other Name by Craig Johnson--7/26/19--317 pages (set in America)

Points this task: 2
Pages this task: 640

Total points: 5
Total pages: 1548


message 26: by Linda C (new)

Linda C (libladynylindac) | 984 comments Task 2.5 (Bethany's task) July 3rd is Disobedience Day

Choose one of this month's 2 point tasks and do the opposite.

Opposite of 2.2 Read Through the Alphabet

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine – Gail Honeyman (5 stars) 7/26/19 [325] - title DOES NOT begins with f
Britt-Marie Was Here – Fredrik Backman (4 stars) 7/29/19 [324] - title DOES NOT begins with g

Points this task: 2
Pages this task: 649

Total points: 7
Total pages: 1977



message 27: by Bethany (new)

Bethany | 319 comments Task 2.5 (Bethany's task) July 3rd is Disobedience Day
Opposite of 2.1 Surprise Me
Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide by Karen Kilgariff 7/19 (304 pgs)
You can't tell me which book to read! You're not my mom!
The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom by Melissa Hartwig 7/29 (432 pgs)
I can even read a book I didn't list if I want to!

Points: 2
Pages: 736

Total Points: 12
Total Pages: 3617


message 28: by Amber (new)

Amber (arboan) | 755 comments 2.3 (Tessa's task) Independence Day
Read Two Books

1. The USA celebrates on 4th of July:
Read a book whose total page count includes a 4 -or- a 7. Be sure to tell us the total pages of your edition. If you are listening to an audio, use the HARDCOVER for the pages.

Mystic Falls by Vickie McKeehan 07.26.19

Pages 276

2. We have lots of company. Many other countries also celebration Independence Day in July.
Read a book set at least 50% in one of these countries: Algeria, Argentina, Bahamas, Belarus, Belgium, Burundi, Canada, Cape Verde, Colombia, Comoros, France, Kiribati, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, the Netherlands, Peru, Rwanda, Slovakia, the Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Vanuatu, or Venezuela. If the location isn't obvious from the Goodreads book description, provide proof of location.

Deadly Decisions by Kathy Reichs 07.31.19

Pages 368

Task points 2
Task pages 644

Total points 8
Total Pages 2831


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