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📚- Read-a-thon
MOST POINTS
📚 Linda C - 8+2= 10
💕📚 Amber - 10+5= 15
Bethany - 1
🌹📚 Pat - 20+5= 25
❤️📚 Mickslibrarian - 20+2 = 22
📚 Diana S - 2
Marilyn - 5
MOST PAGES
Linda C - 2706
💕Amber - 3426
Bethany - 158
🌹Pat - 7142
❤️Mickslibrarian - 4774
Marilyn - 2068
1.1 A BOX OF VALENTINE CHOCOLATESRead a book of your choice ENJOY!
Star Nomad (Fallen Empire, #1) – Lindsay Buroker (4 stars) 2/6/24 [229]
Task points - 1
Task Pages - 229
Total Points - 1
Total Pages - 229
1.2 FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYSThis month we celebrate, Norman Bridewell (2/15) & Jane Yolen (2/11) birthdays.
Read a book whose Author's FIRST name begins with either N•J•O•M•E•A•N and the LAST name begins with either B•Y•R•O•I•L•D•N•W•E
Murder on Millionaires' Row by Erin Lindsey 02.01.24
Task points 1
Task pages 390
1.4 MARDI GRASRead a book with a PURPLE, GREEN, OR GOLD COVER (60%+, show cover).
by Joyce Tremel 02.03.24Task points 1
Task pages 240
Total points 2
Total pages 630
1.8 (Amber's Task) GROUNDHOG'S DAYRead a book that you read over 2 years ago (February 2022 or longer) Tell us when you last read it.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab 02.07.24 (previously read Sept 2021, I loved it as much as the first time)
Task points 1
Task pages 448
Total points 3
Total pages 1078
1.1 A BOX OF VALENTINE CHOCOLATESRead a book of your choice ENJOY!
Of Murder and Men by Lynn Cahoon 02.05.24
Task points 1
Task pages 307
Total points 4
Total pages 1385
3.1 ~ The Year of the Dragon✓ 2. Read a book whose author's initials are in the word DRAGON. If the author uses three names, all three initials must be present.
Paul, Big, and Small by David Glen RobbRead ~ 2.9.24
Pages ~ 384
(D)ragon
dra(G)on
d(R)agon
✓ 3. Read a book published in any year of the dragon.
1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
(subtract 12 to get years before 1940)
The Women by Kristin HannahRead ~ 2.2.24 (NetGalley ARC)
Pages ~ 480
Published ~ February 6, 2024
✓6. Dragons are mythological beasts. Read a book that has a MPG of fantasy or mythology.
Darkfall by Dean KoontzRead ~ 2.6.24
Pages ~ 388
Reason ~ Fantasy as MPG
Task Points ~ 3
Task Pages ~ 1,252
Total Points ~ 3
Total Pages ~ 1,252
1.1 ~ A BOX OF VALENTINE CHOCOLATESRead a book of your choice ENJOY!
How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog): Visionary Scientists and a Siberian Tale of Jump-Started Evolution by Lee Alan DugatkinRead ~ 2.10.24
Pages ~ 240
Total Points ~ 4
Total Pages ~ 1,492
2.1 ~ The Lottery#1
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonRead ~ 2.13.24
Pages ~ 256
#5
Dog Days Forever by Shannon RichardRead ~ 2.12.24
Pages ~ 384
Task Points ~ 2
Task Pages ~ 640
Total Points ~ 6
Total Pages ~ 2,132
2.2 ~ READ THE ALPHABETRead 2 Books
1. Read a book that it's TITLE starts with the LETTER B
(exclude A, An, or The)
2. Read a book whose Author's FIRST/LAST name starts with the LETTER B
Benjamin Franklin's Bastard by Sally CabotRead ~ 2.15.24
Pages ~ 354
First Word ~ (B)enjamin
The Last Grand Duchess by Bryn TurnbullRead ~ 2.7.24
Pages ~ 400
Author Initial ~ (B)ryn
Task Points ~ 2
Task Pages ~ 754
Total Points ~ 8
Total Pages ~ 2,886
2.3 ~ More Books and Authors To LoveRead 2 books
Pick your favorite book from the books you read last month.
The World That We Knew by Alice HoffmanBook 1 ~ "Readers Also Enjoyed"
Weyward by Emilia HartRead ~ 2.9.24
Pages ~ 329
Book 2B ~ "Literature Map Option"
On Turpentine Lane by Elinor LipmanRead ~ 2.16.24
Pages ~ 305
Task Points ~ 2
Task Pages ~ 634
Total Points ~ 10
Total Pages ~ 3,520
1.2 FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS - Read a book whose Author's FIRST name begins with either N•J•O•M•E•A•N and the LAST name begins with either B•Y•R•O•I•L•D•N•W•E Paddington Helps Out by Michael Bond 2/6/2024 144 p.
Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 144
Total Points: 1
Total Pages: 144
1.4 MARDI GRAS - Read a book with a PURPLE, GREEN, OR GOLD COVER (60%+, show cover). 
Paddington Takes the Test by Michael Bond 2/10/2024 144 p. Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 144
Total Points: 2
Total Pages: 288
1.7 (Tessa's Task) BLACK HISTORY MONTH - Read a book by an author of African heritage. When Winter Robeson Came by Brenda Woods 2/6/2024 176 p.
Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 176
Total Points: 3
Total Pages: 464
1.9 (Mickslibrarian's Task) NATIONAL PERIODIC TABLE DAY (Feb. 7) - Read a book whose author's initials form an atomic symbol found on the periodic table of elements. Me: Moth by Amber McBride 2/14/2024 256 p. (Am - Americium)
Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 256
Total Points: 4
Total Pages: 720
1.10 (Linda C's Task) AQUARIUS - Read a book with water on the cover (show cover) 
The Shadow of Memory by Connie Berry 2/1/2024 352 p.Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 352
Total Points: 5
Total Pages: 1072
3.1 (Pat's Task) The Year of the Dragon (gmta) - From the following list, read one book from three different options. 3. Read a book published in any year of the dragon. (1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024)
Paddington Marches On by Michael Bond (1964) 2/7/2024 128 p.
4. Read a book with a 6 & 0 OR a 1 & 2 in the page count.
More About Paddington by Michael Bond 2/4/2024 129 p.
7. Read a book that is #5 in a series.
Paddington at Large by Michael Bond 2/11/2024 144 p.
Task Points: 3
Task Pages: 401
Total Points: 8
Total Pages: 1473
1.10 (Linda C's Task) AQUARIUSAquarius is the 11th sign of the zodiac, considered as governing the period from about January 20 to about February 18. It's represented by the Water Bearer.
Read a book with water on the cover (show cover)
by Donna Andrews 02.14.24Task points 1
Task pages 320
Total points 5
Total pages 1705
1.9 (Mickslibrarian 's Task) NATIONAL PERIODIC TABLE DAY (Feb. 7)Read a book whose author's initials form an atomic symbol found on the periodic table of elements.
In Deep Voodoo by Stephanie Bond 02.19.24 (Sb - Antimony)
Task points 1
Task pages 384
Total points 6
Total pages 2089
1.10 ~ AQUARIUSAquarius is the 11th sign of the zodiac, considered as governing the period from about January 20 to about February 18. It's represented by the Water Bearer.
Read a book with water on the cover (show cover)
City of the Dead by Jonathan KellermanRead ~ 2.20.24
Pages ~ 336
Task Points ~ 1
Total Points ~ 11
Total Pages ~ 3,856
1.7 ~ BLACK HISTORY MONTHRead a book by an author of African heritage.
Book of the Little Axe by Lauren Francis-SharmaRead ~ 2.22.24
Pages ~ 400
*400 long, tedious pages. Thank heavens for YLTO read-a-thon or I'd have never finished it!
Task Points ~ 1
Total Points ~ 12
Total Pages ~ 4,256
1.3 BUZZWORD - Read a book with Nice, Joyous, HAPPY WORD in the title. The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley 2/22/2024 374 p.
Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 374
Total Points: 9
Total Pages: 1847
2.3 (Pat's Task) More Books and Authors To Love First ~ Pick your favorite book from the books you read last month.
(An Expert in Murder by Nicola Upson)
Book 1 ~ From that book's home page, select a book to read from the "Readers Also Enjoyed" suggestions.
The Man In the Queue by Josephine Tey 2/20/2024 256 p.
Book 2 (option B) ~ Put that book's author into the Literature Map found at this link: https://www.literature-map.com/. Select a new to you author that is close to the center of the resulting map.
Black Plumes by Margery Allingham 2/17/2024 202 p.
Task Points: 2
Task Pages: 458
Total Points: 11
Total Pages: 2305
1.6 PRESIDENTS' DAY - Read a book about a US President (fiction or non-fiction). Who Was Abraham Lincoln? by Janet B. Pascal 2/22/2024 104 p.
Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 104
Total Points: 12
Total Pages: 2409
3.1 (Pat's Task) The Year of the Dragon (gmta)4. Read a book with a 6 & 0 OR a 1 & 2 in the page count.
Example 306 but not 361, 412 but not 261 etc.
Twisted Love (Twisted, #1) – Ana Huang (2 stars) 2/19/24 2021 [360]
5. Read a book that can be connected to China in some way.
Example: set in China, or an author of Chinese heritage.
The Hollow of Fear (Lady Sherlock, #3) – Sherry Thomas (4 stars) 2/4/24 [335] – author Chinese
6. Dragons are mythological beasts. Read a book that has a MPG of fantasy or mythology.
Harmony's Way (Breeds, #7; Feline Breeds, #6) – Lora Leigh (3 stars) 2/22/24 [314] - MPG Fantasy
Task points - 3
Task Pages - 1009
Total Points - 4
Total Pages - 1238
1.9 ~ NATIONAL PERIODIC TABLE DAY (Feb. 7)Read a book whose author's initials form an atomic symbol found on the periodic table of elements.
https://ptable.com/?lang=en#Properties
Letters must be in the correct order - First name = First letter, Last name = Last letter. So for Pb (lead), Pearl Buck would work, but Barbara Park would not.
* If the symbol is ONE letter (S for Sulphur) both initials must start with that letter (Shel Silverstein or Sidney Sheldon would both work).
The Ranch by Bridget E. BakerRead ~ 2.23.24
Pages ~ 366
#5 Boron (B) ~ (B)ridget (B)aker
Task Points ~ 1
Total Points ~ 13
Total Pages ~ 4,622
1.5 CITY OF LOVE - Read a book set in Paris, France Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge 2/24/2024 304 p.
Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 304
Total Points: 13
Total Pages: 2713
1.1 A BOX OF VALENTINE CHOCOLATES - Read a book of your choice ENJOY! Paddington at Work by Michael Bond 2/9/2024 158 p.
Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 158
Total Points: 14
Total Pages: 2871
1.2 FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYSThis month we celebrate, Norman Bridewell (2/15) & Jane Yolen (2/11) birthdays.
Read a book whose Author's FIRST name begins with either N•J•O•M•E•A•N and the LAST name begins with either B•Y•R•O•I•L•D•N•W•E
Six Crimson Cranes (Six Crimson Cranes, #1) – Elizabeth Lim (4 stars) 2/24/24 [464]
Task points - 1
Task Pages - 464
Total Points - 5
Total Pages - 1702
2.1 THE LOTTERYRead 2 Books
#1--The Winners by Fredrik Backman--2/2/24--671 pages
#5--Front Desk by Kelly Yang--2/23/24--298 pages
Total points: 2
Total pages: 969
1.1 A BOX OF VALENTINE CHOCOLATESRead a book of your choice ENJOY!
Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson--2/13/24--688 pages
Points this task: 1
Pages this task: 688
Total points: 3
Total pages: 1657
1.2 FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYSThis month we celebrate, Norman Bridewell (2/15) & Jane Yolen (2/11) birthdays.
Read a book whose Author's FIRST name begins with either N•J•O•M•E•A•N and the LAST name begins with either B•Y•R•O•I•L•D•N•W•E
I Feel Bad About My Neck, And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman by Nora Ephron--2/7/24--139 pages
Nora Ephron
Points this task: 1
Pages this task: 139
Total points: 4
Total pages: 1796
1.3 BUZZWORDRead a book with Nice, Joyous, HAPPY WORD in the title.
e g. Cute, Sweet, Precious, Good, etc...
How to Love Your Daughter by Hila Blum--2/13/24--272 pages
Points this task: 1
Pages this task: 272
Total points: 5
Total pages: 2068
5.1 ~ VALENTINE'S DAYRead 5 Books
Spell-out one of the following 5-letter words below:
ROSES
Remember Me? by Sophie KinsellaRead ~ 2.1.24
Pages ~ 450
R ~ (R)emember
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard OsmanRead ~ 2.18.24
Pages ~ 377
O ~ (O)sman
As Bright as Heaven by Susan MeissnerRead ~ 2.19.24
Pages ~ 387
S ~ (S)usan
96 Miles by J.L. EsplinRead ~ 2.25.24
Pages ~ 304
E ~ (E)splin
The Swimmers by Julie OtsukaRead ~ 2.23.24
Pages ~ 192
S ~ (S)wimmers
Task Points ~ 5
Task Pages ~ 1710
Total Points ~ 18
Total Pages ~ 6,332
1.10 (Linda C's Task) AQUARIUSRead a book with water on the cover (show cover)
The Twelfth Child (Serendipity, #1) – Bette Lee Crosby (3 stars) 2/17/24 [259]Task points - 1
Task Pages - 259
Total Points - 6
Total Pages - 1961
2.4 ~ YEAR OF THE DRAGONRead 2 Books
This year's Lunar New Year celebrations run from Feb 10 thru Feb 15, as we move into the Year of the Dragon.
1. Read a book with a main page genre of ASIA(N) (Can be in combination, such as "Asian Literature")
The Night Tiger by Yangsze ChooRead ~ 2.27.24
Pages ~ 372
Reason ~ ASIA is a MPG for this book
2. Read a book with the word "Dragon" in the text. Cite the quote.
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca MakkaiRead ~ 2.4.24
Pages ~ 438
Quote pg 56 ~ "...waiting for monthly Dragon Wagon runs to Manchester..."
This was a surprise find...I literally squealed like a pig when I saw it in the sentence!
Task Points ~ 2
Task Pages ~ 810
Total Points ~ 20
Total Pages ~ 7,142
My next two books don't fit any of the remaining tasks, so I'm going to call this one done for February.
This was a great month. Thanks for all the inspiring and creative tasks. I never get the five pointer done, so that was a win for me this time.
1.8 (Amber's Task) GROUNDHOG'S DAY - Read a book that you read over 2 years ago (February 2022 or longer). Tell us when you last read it. The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley 2/26/2024 364 p. (last read 1/16/15)
Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 364
Total Points: 15
Total Pages: 3235
2.1 THE LOTTERYRead 2 Books
Forget Me Knot by Mary Marks 02.24.24
Pages 384
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood 02.13.24
Pages 352
Task points 2
Task pages 736
Total points 8
Total pages 2825
2.2 READ THE ALPHABETRead 2 Books
1. Read a book that it's TITLE starts with the LETTER B
Bookmarked for Death by Lorna Barrett 02.20.24
Pages 297
2. Read a book whose Author's FIRST/LAST name starts with the LETTER B
Murder by the Bookend by Laura Gail Black 02.26.24
Pages 304
Task points 2
Task pages 601
Total points 10
Total pages 3426
2.1 THE LOTTERY #1 Murder on Cold Street (Lady Sherlock, #5) – Sherry Thomas (4 stars) 2/13/24 [352]
#5 A Store at War (Marlow’s Department Store, #1) - Joanna Toye (3 stars) 2/28/24 [393]
Task points - 2
Task Pages - 745
Total Points - 8
Total Pages - 2706
5.1 VALENTINE'S DAY - Spell-out one of the following 5-letter words below: ROSESR - R.J. Koreto's The Body in the Ballroom 2/29/2024 304 p.
O - Octavia Spencer's The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit 2/29/2024 224 p.
S - Skyjack: The Hunt for D. B. Cooper by Geoffrey Gray 2/11/2024 320 p.
E - Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson 2/12/2024 320 p.
S - Stevenson, Benjamin - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone 2/5/2024 371 p.
Task Points: 5
Task Pages: 1539
Total Points: 20
Total Pages: 4774
Well, I was reading ... I just wasn't posting in February.Looking foward to what comes in March!
Book Concierge wrote: "Well, I was reading ... I just wasn't posting in February.Looking foward to what comes in March!"
I hate when I do that.
I'm trying to decide what direction I want to take my reading in March. I have a line up that I've started, a couple of times, but I'm struggling to get that first book really going.
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