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FALL CHALLENGE 2026
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MEGSCL15.5 Rain Rain Go Away
Read a book set at least 50% on a continent that the equator runs through: Africa, Asia, South America
Hello Baby
Set in Seoul, Asia
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Points this post 15
UPDATED TOTAL
15 points
AutumnAntares 10.10 Camping is Scary
Read a book with an MPG of Horror or Thriller or Mystery with a campsite setting.
OneByOne
Total books read this season: 1
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 10
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10.7 Indigenous Peoples' Day
Read a book by an Indigenous author.
Killer on the Road
How it fits:
Stephen Graham Jones is a very well known Indigenous author
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Points this post: 10
Points this season: 10
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Claimed: 10.7,
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10.6 Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Read a book with a moon or a lantern on the cover.
read
Lanterns, Lakes, & Larceny
Bookcover has a moon and a lantern on the cover.
points this post 10
total points 10
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15.8 Stormy Weather May be Coming
Read a book where a single authors first and last initial come from WATER CYCLES.
read The Hardest Ones to Fool by Christina Li
points this post 15
total points 25
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15.5 Rain Rain Go Away
Read a book set at least 50% on a continent that the equator runs through: Africa, Asia, South America
Read Before Your Memory Fades
Setting is in Japan - continent Asia
points this post 15
total points 40
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15.10 Creature Comforts
Read a book with MPG Animals. It may be embedded or stand alone.
read Cat Lady
Points this post 15
total points 55
AutumnAntares5.8 Fall means football
Read a book featuring American football.
Bleachers
Total books read this season: 2
Points this post: 5
Total points: 15
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15.9 Place and Length
Read a book where the title has the same number of letters as the single author’s full name.
read Promise Me Never by Liv Constantine
Promise me never- 14 letters
Liv Constantine - 14 letters
points this post 15
total points 70
AutumnAntares5.2 Amazon Size Forest
Read a book with 55 or 67 or 17 or 12 INTACT in the page count
Fate’s Bane (167 Pages)
Total books read this season: 3
Points this post: 5
Total points: 20
(only edited as I forgot to add my readerboard name sorry!)
AutumnAntares5.5 Forest or Forrest
Read a book by a single author whose name includes Forrest OR a book with the title word forest.
The Forest of Stolen Girls
Total books read this season: 4
Points this post: 5
Total points: 25
AutumnAntares10.9 Be a Princess
Read a a book with the MPG Fairytales.
A sorceress comes to call
Total books read this season: 5
Points this post: 10
Total points: 35
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25.1 - Ash's Task: Fun Facts of a Chaos Goblin
3. The Pumpkin Goblin
Read a book set in fall. The whole book must be set during fall.
read Jackets, Jack-O-Lantern, & Justice
5. The Caffeinated Goblin
Read a book where the author's first and last initial can be found in I NEED CAFFEINE TO SURVIVE.
read Kitty Saves the World by Carrie Vaughn
points this post 25
total points 95
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30.6 - Delicious Dee's Task: Reading In and Through Time: 1915-1939
Your books must have a combined total page count of 501 or more.
The titles of the two books must contain all the letters of MOTORCAR
Option A
Read a book first published between 1915 and 1939 (inclusive).
read The Hidden Staircase Pub 1930 - 182 pages - Contains CAR
Option B
Read a book primarily set (at least ~60%) between 1915 and 1939, and the setting is at least 15 years prior to the book's first publication date.
read The Other Side of Midnight set in 1925-
Page 319- Contains MOTOR
total pages 501
points this post 30
total points 125
ROBIN P10.1 Three Tree Groups
Read a book with a single author whose first and last initials can be found in ONE of these words- Tropical, Temperate, or Boreal
Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir - Liz Prince - LP found in troPicaL
**claiming 1 IAF pt for nonfiction - memoir
Points this post: 10
Total points: 10
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ROBIN P10.4 Falling for FAll
Read a book with a leaf covered ground or falling leaves (leaves mid-air) on the cover.
Heartstopper: Volume Six
approved as falling leaves in Help Thread
Points this post: 10
Total points: 20
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ROBIN P15.5 Rain Rain Go Away
Read a book set at least 50% on a continent that the equator runs through: Africa, Asia, South America
Good Luck To Us All: A Graphic Memoir of Sorts - set it South Africa
**claiming 1 GO pt, nonfiction - memoir
Points this post: 15
Total points: 35
BB:0 GO:0 IAF:2
Readerboard name: FinnJam15.4 Help Me Breathe
A. Read a book with a title that starts with the letter C. Articles "a" and "the" may be ignored.
B. Read a book where the author’s last name has 2 O’s in it.
The Call of the Wild
Jack London
Total points: 15
Readerboard name: FinnJam15.8 Stormy Weather May be Coming
Read a book where a single authors first and last initial come from WATER CYCLES. Letters may be used as often as they appear.
Royal Scandal
Aimee Carter
Total points: 30
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5.5 Forest or Forrest
Read a book with the title word forest.
The Forest of Missing Girls
How it fits:
Forest of missing girls
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Points this post: 5
Points this season: 15
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Claimed: 5.5, 10.7,
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5.10 Quiet Autumn Days
ANY BOOK
Apprentice to the Villain
How it fits:
ANY book :)
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Points this post: 5
Points this season: 20
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Claimed: 5.5, 5.10, 10.7,
AutumnAntares 5.7 The Daily Ladle
Read a book with a bowl or plate of prepared food for a meal, such as lunch or dinner.
Total books read this season: 6
Points this post: 5
Total points: 40
5.9 Arrgh Matey Ahoy Get your eyepatches, ships, and flags ready. September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day.
Read a book with one of these MPGs: Pirates, Historical Fiction or Nautical. Standalone or embedded.
A Natural History of Dragons
MPG: Historical Fiction
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 5/870
Total Books Read: 1
Tasks Completed: 1/52
Big Books Total:
Golden Oldies Total:
It's a Fact Total:
ROBIN P15.1 Canopy and Understory
A. Read a book with a rating <4
Notes on a Thesis - rating 3.81
B. Read a book with a rating >4
Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American - 4.23
**Claiming 1 IAF pt, nonfiction
Points this post: 15
Total points:
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15.7 It's Becoming Chilly
Read a book with a mountain on the cover.
read Find Me
points this post 15
total points 140
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20.5 - Bigger is Better - Trishhartuk’s Task: Total Eclipse (of the Heart)
Option 2A- Read a book that was first published in one of the following years: 1951 (when she was born), 1982, 1983 or 2026.
read The Getaway
published 2026
points this post 20
total points 160
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30.4 Katrisa’s Task: Teaching Assistant Appreciation
Option 2 - Appreciation:
Read a book that was published in April between 2014 and 2026 inclusive (the years I have been teaching).
read Killer Families First published April 3, 2021
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Option 4 - Shannon:
read a book that has a title word (subtitles excluded) of at least 4 letters that can be made from one of the following phrases .
Word is Slay from the Phrase LIFE ALWAYS NEEDS SPARKLES”.
read Kiss Slay Replay
points this post 30
total points 190
trishhartuk5.5 Forest or Forrest
Read a book by a single author whose name includes Forrest OR a book with the title word forest.
Forest of Memory, Mary Robinette Kowal (92pg)
Used under the “one book of 85-99pg can be used for one 5pt task” exemption
Points this Task: 5
Books Read: 1
Total Points: 5
Tasks Completed: 1
AutumnAntares5.10 Quiet Autumn Days
Read a book of your choice
The Last House on Needless Street
Total books read this season: 7
Points this post: 5
Total points: 45
AutumnAntares 10.8 Pay it Forward
Read a book where all the letters of KINDNESS can be found in the title/subtitle/authors name.
The Way of Kings Brandon Sanderson
Total books read this season: 8
Points this post: 10
Total points: 55
Bookwrm526Task #5.2 Amazon Size Forest
Read a book with 55 or 67 or 17 or 12 INTACT in the page count. I read The Skin I'm In by Sharon G. Flake, which has 176 pages (17 intact) (ARBookfinder MG+).
Total points so far: 5
JUKKA20.5 Bigger is Better - Trishhartuk’s Task: Total Eclipse (of the Heart)
Option 2A: Book published in 1951, 1982, or 2026.
Twelve Months by Jim Butcher was published in 2026.
Total Points: 20/920
Total Books Read: 1
Tasks Completed: 1/54
Big Books Total: 0
Golden Oldies Total: 0
It's a Fact Total: 0
MEGSCL20.5 - Bigger is Better - Trishhartuk’s Task: Total Eclipse (of the Heart)
Opt 2A. Read a book that was first published in one of the following years: 2026
Helen of Nowhere
ADDED THIS POST
Points this post 20
UPDATED TOTAL
35 points
15.9 Place and LengthSeptember is the only month with the same number of letters in its name as its numerical place on the calendar.
Read a book where the title has the same number of letters as the single author’s full name.
The Crossing
The Crossing = 11 letters
Manjeet Mann = 11 letters
Added This Post = 15
TOTAL = 15
15.1 Canopy and UnderstoryA. Rating >4
Sadie by Courtney Summers
Goodreads Rating: 4.02
B. Rating <4
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
Goodreads Rating: 3.96
Added This Post = 15
TOTAL = 30
SHEMAC30.9 Beth_NC's Task: Fall with Family
Choose 2 options and read 1 book for each.
Required: State the options - 2 & 4
Option 2: Fires Burning
Read a book that is burning up the charts, one that has an avg rating of 4.5 or higher.
Required: Post the rating - 4.60
Flint's Arrow
Option 4: Stories Told
Read a book of short stories or an anthology
Only Fish (MPG Anthologies)
This task points: 30
Total season points: 30
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10.2 Ten Tree Types
Read a book that has one of these trees (Hickory, Birch, Beech, Maple, Oak, Spruce, Fir, Pine, Cedar and Redwood.) name in the title (subtitles excluded). Words must be stand alone, plurals and possessives are accepted. - MAPLE
read The Girls of Maple Close
points this post 10
total points 200
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15.6 Seasons Are Important
Read a book with a title word of 3 or more letters from TEMPERATE. Letters may be used as often as they appear.
word is TREE
read The Tomorrow Tree
points this post 15
total points 215
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20.1 - Most Improved Player : MEGSCL's Task: This Is Fine
Option 1: Lean in
Read a book with a MPG of POLITICS, CLIMATE (climate change and clifi also allowed), DYSTOPIA, or DISASTER.
read Carl's Doomsday Scenario
MPG Dystopia
points this post 20
total points 235
AutumnAntares 10.5 Fall Family Fun
Read a book with one of these MPGs: Family, Autumn, Holiday. Stand Alone or Embedded.
Rewitched
How it fits: MPG Autumn
Total books read this season: 9
Points this post: 10
Total points: 65
Marty5.1 States of Forest
Read a book set 75% in a state that houses a national forest.
Midnight Crossroad
Forest - Sam Houston, location: Texas
How it fits: Book takes place in a fictional Texas town, Midnight.
Points this post: 5
Updated Total points: 5
Katrisa5.8 Fall means football
Read a book featuring American football.
I read Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team
It carries the MG+ designation on AR
Points this Post: 5
Points Total: 5
Katrisa15.5 Rain Rain Go Away
Read a book set at least 50% on a continent that the equator runs through: Africa, Asia, South America
I read The Palace of Illusions set in Asia (India)
Points this Post: 15
Points Total: 20
Katrisa15.7 It's Becoming Chilly
Read a book with a mountain on the cover
I read Bull Mountain
Points this Post: 15
Points Total: 35
ROBIN POption 2: One book option
A. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
Paul at Home
(dog seen in window)and
B. Read a book that is part of a trilogy The series name must be listed on the book page.
No Rest for the Wicked - #1 of Pirates of Kings Landing series
Points this post: 15
Total points: 60
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trishhartuk15.4 Help Me Breathe
Using Option 2: One book option. Read a book with a title that starts with the letter C & where the author’s last name has 2 Os in it.
Checked Out for Murder, Allison Brook
Begins with C and the author’s last name has two Os (320pg)
Points this Task: 15
Books Read: 1
Total Points: 20
Tasks Completed: 2
5.5 Forest or ForrestRead a book by a single author whose name includes Forrest OR a book with the title word Forest.
The Forest of Hands and Teeth
How it fits: Forest is a standalone word in the title.
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 40
Beatriz20.1 - Most Improved Player : MEGSCL's Task: This Is Fine
Option 1: Lean in
Read a book with a MPG of POLITICS, CLIMATE (climate change and clifi also allowed), DYSTOPIA, or DISASTER.
read The Eye of the Bedlam Bride
MPG Dystopia
points this post 20
total points 20
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