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MOST POINTS
Diana S - 4
💐 Amber - 11
🐰🐰🐰 Mickslibrarian - 15
🐣🐣Linda C - 14
Bethany - 5
Marilyn - 6
Tessa - 8
MOST PAGES
Diana S - 980
💐Amber - 3581
🐰🐰🐰Mickslibrarian - 4008
🐣🐣Linda C - 3710
Bethany - 1260
Marilyn - 1746
Tessa - 2653
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MC "Celestial"
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones (3/8/24) 308 pp ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Points Earned: 1
Pages Read: 308
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AM - Anthony Marra's Mercury Pictures Presents (3/8/24) 416 pp 4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Points Earned: 1
Pages Read: 416
TOTAL POINTS: 2
TOTAL PAGES: 724
1.4 MARIO DAY (3/10)Maro Brothers Fame
Read a book that it's Title begins with a letter in MARIO or LUIGI
Murder, She Barked by Krista Davis 03.04.24
Task points 1
Task pages 284
1.2 MARCH BIRTHDAYS - Read a book whose Author's FIRST name begins with either K•A•H•L•E•I•C•D and the LAST name begins with either H•O•E•F•I•M•N•A A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder by Dianne Freeman 3/13/2024 272 p.
Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 272
Total Points: 1
Total Pages: 272
1.5 MIDDLE GRADE MARCH - Read a book with the MAIN PAGE GENRE (MPG: MIDDLE GRADE) The Sweetest Heist in History by Octavia Spencer 3/6/2024 224 p.
Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 224
Total Points: 2
Total Pages: 496
1.8 (Amber's Task) Sisters - Read a book with sisters playing a prominent role. A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley 3/3/2024 416 p.
Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 416
Total Points: 3
Total Pages: 912
1.2 MARCH BIRTHDAYSThis month we celebrate, KHALED HOSSEINI (3/4) & ALICE HOFFMAN (3/16)
Read a book whose Author's FIRST name begins with
either K�A•H•L•E•I•C•D and the LAST name begins with either H•O•E•S•F•I•M•N•A
The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman 03.11.24
Task points 1
Task pages 400
Total points 2
Total pages 684
2.2 READ THE ALPHABETRead 2 Books
1. Read a book that it's TITLE starts with the LETTER C
The Coloring Crook by Krista Davis 03.15.24
pages 304
2. Read a Book whose Author's FIRST/ LAST starts with the LETTER C
Berried in the Past by Peg Cochran03.06.24
pages 200
Task points 2
Task pages 504
Total points 4
Total pages 1188
1.9 (Linda C's Task) EASTER EGGSRead a book with something oval shaped on the cover (show cover)
Bonus if the oval is an Easter Egg
The Easter Bunny's Bear � Zoe Chant (3 stars) 3/17/24 [107] � Easter eggs in the grass at the bottom of the coverTask points - 2 (task + bonus)
Task pages - 107
Total points - 2
Total pages - 107
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(Bonnet is oval -shaped & Easter eggs)
Easter Bonnet Murder by Leslie Meier (3/19/24) 256 pp 3.5 ⭐⭐�POINTS EARNED: 2 (task + bonus)
PAGES READ: 256
TOTAL POINTS: 4
TOTAL PAGES: 980
1.6 ST PATRICK'S DAYRead a book that it's cover is GREEN (50%+) show cover
Celebration in Purple Sage (Purple Sage, #3) � Barbara Burnett Smith (3 stars) 3/22/24 [253] - 55.5%Task points - 1
Task pages - 253
Total points - 3
Total pages - 360
2.3 (Mickslibrarian 's Task) PAWS TO READ MONTH1. Read a book with MPG "DOGS" or a dog on the cover (show cover).
Love Your Life by Sophie Kinsella 03.23.24pages 432
2. Read a book with MPG "CATS" or a cat on the cover (show cover).
Vinyl Resting Place by Olivia Blacke03.05.24pages 304
Task points 2
Task pages 736
Total points 6
Total pages 1924
1.1 HAPPY EASTERAfter the Easter Egg Hunt, get comfortable and enjoy a good book (your choice).
Properties of Thirst by Marianne Wiggins--3/21/24--544 pages
Points this task: 1
Pages this task: 544
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1.4 MARIO DAY (3/10)
Maro Brothers Fame
Read a book that it's Title begins with a letter in MARIO or LUIGI (exclude A, An, or The).
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie--3/24/24--214 pages
BONUS POINT: If your book has an Author whose initials (FIRST & LAST) are in the name PRINCESS PEACH.
Points this task: 1 + 1 Bonus Point = 2
Pages this task: 214
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1.10 (Amber's Task) UNIQUE NAMES DAY
March 5th is Unique Names Day.
Read a book where the MC has an unique name. Share the name.
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus--3/1/24--390 pages
Main character's name is Elizabeth Zot
Points this task: 1
Pages this task: 390 pages
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Total points these tasks: 4
Total pages these tasks: 1148
1.4 MARIO DAY (3/10) Read a book that it's Title begins with a letter in MARIO or LUIGI (exclude A, An, or The). BONUS POINT: If your book has an Author whose initials (FIRST & LAST) are in the name PRINCESS PEACH.
Murder Wears a Hidden Face by Rosemary Simpson 3/24/2024 304 p.
Task Points: 2
Task Pages: 304
Total Points: 5
Total Pages: 1216
1.4 MARIO DAY (3/10)Read a book that it's Title begins with a letter in MARIO
Mistletoe from Purple Sage (Purple Sage, #4) � Barbara Burnett Smith (3 stars) 3/25/24 [275]
Task points - 1
Task pages - 275
Total points - 4
Total pages - 635
TESSATask 1.1 - Happy Easter
Reader's Choice
The Oracle of Stamboul � � 07Mar24 - 352 p
THIS TASK
points earned - 1
pages read - 352
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Task 1.8 - Amber - Sisters
Sisters play a prominent role
One Hundred Saturdays � � 07Mar24 - 240 p
THIS TASK
points earned - 1
pages read - 240 pg
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Total points earned to date - 2
Total pages read to date - 592 pg
TESSATask 1.3 - Buzzword
Book with a character's name in the title
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl � � 11Mar24 - 336 p
THIS TASK
Points earned - 1
pages read - 336 pg
Total points so far - 3
Total pages read so far - 928 pg
TESSATask 2.1 - Lottery
# 4 - China Dolls � � 16Mar24 - 416 p
# 5 - The Color Purple � � 06Mar24 - 304 p
THIS TASK
points earned - 2
pages read - 720pg
Total points so far - 5
Total pages read so far - 1648 pg
TessaTask 1.2 - Happy Birthday
Author first initial begins: K� A � H � L � E � I � C � D /and/
Author last initial begins: H� O� E� S� F� I � M� N� A
D F - Dick Francis / Nerve � � 21Mar24 - 346 pg
THIS TASK
points earned - 1
pages read - 346 pg
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Task 1.5 - Middle Grade March
Main page genre "Middle Grade"
Out Of The Dust � � 23Mar24 - 227 pg
THIS TASK
points earned - 1
Pages read - 227 pg
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Total points so far - 7
Total pages read so far - 2221 pg
TESSATask 1.4 - Mario Day
Title begins with a letter in LUIGI - G
Good Night, Irene: A Novel � � 26Mar24 - 432 pg
THIS TASK
Points earned - 1
Pages read - 432 pg
Total points earned to date - 8
Total pages read to date - 2653 pg
That does it for me this month. We're headed out on a mini vacay tomorrow morning and I won't have reliable internet access, so even if I finish a book that fits another task, I won't be able to post until we're back home next week, and that will be too late for this month's tasks. Happy Easter, everyone!
3.1 (Pat's Task) READ ACROSS AMERICA for National Reading MonthRead 3 books. Each of your books must be primarily set in a different geographic region of the United States
Post the Regions and the States of your books in your completion post.
1. A Northern Light � Jennifer Donnelly (4 stars) 3/4/24 [416] � Northeast-Adirondacks/Big Moose Lake, NY
2. Dust Devils of the Purple Sage (Jolie Wyatt, #2) � Barbara Burnett Smith (4 stars) 3/6/24 [256] � South-Purple Sage, TX
3. Greensleeves � Eloise Jarvis McGraw (3) 3/27/24 [334] � West - Portland, OR
Task points - 3
Task pages - 1006
Total points - 7
Total pages - 1641
2.2 READ THE ALPHABET1. Read a book that it's TITLE starts with the LETTER C
Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2) � Sarah J. Maas (5 stars) 3/15/24 [361]
2. Read a Book whose Author's FIRST or LAST name starts with the LETTER C
The Ghost Bride � Yangsze Choo (3 stars) 3/26/24 [373]
Task points - 2
Task pages - 734
Total points - 9
Total pages - 2375
1.3 BUZZWORDRead a book with a CHARACTER'S NAME in the Title.
Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati 03.27.24
Task points 1
Task pages 448
Total points 7
Total pages 2372
1.10 (Amber's Task) UNIQUE NAMES DAYMarch 5th is Unique Names Day.
Read a book where the MC has an unique name. Share the name.
There's No Coming Back from This by Ann Garvin 03.24.24 (Poppy)
Task points 1
Task pages 300
Total points 8
Total pages 2672
2.1 THE LOTTERYRead 2 Books
GO to THE LOTTERY task for details. This is a TIME-LIMITED task.
Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust by Mindy Quigley 03.19.24
pages 320
Buried in a Good Book by Tamara Berry 03.28.24
pages 333
Task points 2
Task pages 653
Total points 10
Total pages 3325
5.1 A BASKET FULL OF COLORED EGGS - Pick 5 Colors: Read a book that has a cover of your chosen color. (60%+). Show cover. PINK
A Bride’s Guide to Marriage and Murder by Dianne Freeman 3/18/2024 304 p.RED
Alice and the Assassin by R.J. Koreto3/15/2024 280 p.BLUE
A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder by Dianne Freeman 3/16/2024 288 p.PURPLE
A Newlywed’s Guide to Fortune and Murder by Dianne Freeman 3/19/2024 304 p.YELLOW
A Fiancée's Guide to First Wives and Murder by Dianne Freeman 3/17/2024 304 p.Task Points: 5
Task Pages: 1480
Total Points: 10
Total Pages: 2696
2.1 THE LOTTERYRead 2 Books
#4 The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell--3/29/24--245 pages
#5 The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen--3/18/24--353 pages
Points this task: 2
Pages this task: 598
Total points: 6
Total pages: 1746
1.1 HAPPY EASTERAfter the Easter Egg Hunt, get comfortable and enjoy a good book (your choice).
the sun and her flowers by Rupi Kaur 03.28.24
Task points 1
Task pages 256
Total points 11
Total pages 3581
3.2 (Pat's Task) READ ACROSS AMERICA A SECOND TIMEEach of your books must be by an author who was either born or currently lives in a different geographic region of the United States. BONUS if all states are different from 3.1 - YES, QUALIFIES
1. Demon Copperhead � Barbara Kingsolver (3 stars) 3/11/24 [546] � South-author grew up in Kentucky, lives in Virginia
2. The Mermaid's Sister � Carrie Ann Noble (3 stars) 3/28/24 2015 PA [237] � author lives in Pennsylvania
3. The Oak: A Grown Up Fairy Tale � S. L. Dearing (3 stars) 3/30/24 [150] � author lives in California
Task points - 3 + Bonus
Task pages - 933
Total points - 13
Total pages - 3308
1.1 HAPPY EASTERAfter the Easter Egg Hunt, get comfortable and enjoy a good book (your choice).
The Chaperone � Laura Moriarty (4 stars) 3/20/24 [402]
Task points - 1
Task pages - 402
Total points - 14
Total pages - 3710
1.4 MARIO DAY (3/10)Ghosts of the Tsunami: Death and Life in Japan's Disaster Zone by Richard Lloyd Parry (3/3/24
Points: 1 (+1 Bonus)
Pages: 276
2.2 READ THE ALPHABETThe Caves of Perigord by Martin Walker (3/21) 378 pages
Pew by Catherine Lacey (3/6) 224 pgs
Points: 2
Pages: 602
Total points: 4
Total pages: 876
1.1 HAPPY EASTERWe Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds (3/31)
Points: 1
Pages: 384
Total points: 5
Total pages: 1260
3.1 (Pat's Task) READ ACROSS AMERICA for National Reading Month - Read 3 books. Each of your books must be primarily set in a different geographic region of the United States.Northeast (NY) - Murder by Definition by Con Lehane 3/21/2024 240 p.
West (CA) - The Fiction Writer by Jillian Cantor 3/9/2024 304 p.
South (GA) - Fast Pitch by Nic Stone 3/30/2024 192 p.
Task Points: 3
Task Pages: 736
Total Points: 13
Total Pages: 3432
1.1 HAPPY EASTER - After the Easter Egg Hunt, get comfortable and enjoy a good book (your choice). A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder by Dianne Freeman 3/15/2024 288 p.
Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 288
Total Points: 14
Total Pages: 3720
1.10 (Amber's Task) Unique Names Day - March 5th is Unique Names Day. Read a book where the MC has a unique name. Share the name. Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas by Vicki Delany 3/31/2024 288 p. (MC's name is Merry)
Task Points: 1
Task Pages: 288
Total Points: 15
Total Pages: 4008
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