Monthly Challenges discussion

November Tasks

One Point Tasks

1.1 MACY'S THANKSGIVING PARADE
Celebrating the 95th year

Read a book whose Author's initials (first & last) are in the word PARADE -OR- read a book that is 5th or 9th in a series (name series).

1.2 VETERANS DAY
Read a book set during a war. (state which war)

1.3 THANKSGIVING DINNER
Choose one of the following:
BONUS POINT: (BP) You can pick a second dish.

a. Turkey - Read a book with a predominantly (50%+) BROWN cover.
b. Cornbread Dressing - Read a book with a predominantly (50%+) YELLOW cover.
c. Mashed Potatoes - Read a book with predominantly (50%+) WHITE cover.
d. Sweet Potato Casserole - Read a book with a predominantly (50%+) ORANGE cover.
e. Cranberry Sauce - Read a book with a predominantly (50%+) PINK cover.

1.4 HAPPY BIRTHDAY
"Louisa May Alcott & Mark Twain"
Choose one of the following:

a) Louisa May Alcott was born November 29, 1832.
Read a book that has two of the following numbers: •1• 8 • 3 • 2 in its page count.
b) Mark Twain was born November 30, 1835.
Read a book that has two of the following numbers: • 1 • 8 • 3 • 5 in its page count.
c) Read a book written by Louisa May Alcott -or- Mark Twain.

1.5 BLACK FRIDAY
I have a great DEAL for you: Read any book you want this month.

1.6 READING THROUGH THE ALPHABET: LETTER P
Read a book that starts with the Letter P (exclude A, An, or The).
BONUS POINT: You can read a second book that starts with P.

1.7 (Linda C's task) NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Read a book with a Native American character or that have a Native American author.

1.8 HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
Choose one of the following:

a. Whoville
Read a book with the MPG:CHRISTMAS
b. Max the dog
Read a book whose MC has a pet dog.
c. You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
Read a book that start with a letter in the word MEAN (exclude A, An, or The).
example: The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed,

Two Point Tasks

2.1 WHEEL OF FORTUNE
Read 2 books
WHEEL OF FORTUNE is a time-set task.
GO TO: Wheel of Fortune Task for further information.

2.2 THANKSGIVING SONG
Read 2 books
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl5r76h...
Choose 2 of the following:

a. Over the River
Read a book set on the river.
b. Through the Woods
Read a book with a forest/woods on the cover (show cover).
c. Grandmotber's House
Read a book whose MC is a grandmother.
d. The Horse
Read a book about a famous horse -Or- a horse on the cover (show cover)
e. The Sleigh
Read a book where the word SLEIGH is found in the text (give pg.# & sentence)
f. White & Drifted Snow
Read a book whose characters are snowed in -OR- with a snow-filled cover (show cover).

2.3 (Tessa's task) NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY
Read 2 books

Both my "baby brother" and his "baby" daughter has November birthdays, so this task is in honor of them.

1. My Brother - Read a book whose title begins with a letter in BROTHER (ignore A, An, The)

2. My Niece is truly a Millenial, having been born in 2000.
Read a book originally published 2000 - 2009.


2.4 (Tessa's task) THINGS I'M THANKFUL FOR
Read 2 books

Pick TWO of the following:

a. FAMILY - Read a book that revolves around family relationships (tell us how it fits).
b. HEALTH - Read a book where the main character is a nursr or doctor (tell how).
c. LOVE - Read a book with a main page genre of ROMANCE.
d. SHELTER - Read a book whose title begins with a letter in HOUSE (ignore A, An, The).

Three Point Task

3.1 (Linda C's task) WORLD ORPHANS DAY (11/8)
Read 3 books

1. Read a book where an important character is an orphan - tell us who!
2. Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title is in WORLD ORPHANS DAY - at least 3 word title and every word counts.
3. Read a book with an 8 in the page count.

Five Point Task

5.1 THE CHRISTKINDLMARKET
Read 5 Books
( you MUST finish 1 task from each of the 5 booths to complete The Christkindlmarket)

Festive Music (change every week in November)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v5mdybe...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qooItFC...


Booth 1: (Tessa's task) Booth: BIRDS OF A FEATHER
() selling bird-shaped ornaments for your tree.

My mother collected bird ornaments. I have all of them now that she has passed, and I put up one one Xmas tree that is JUST her bird ornaments.
Choose ONE of the following:

a. Bird on the cover
b. Bird name in title or author's name (e.g. The Sparrow or Katherine Eagle)
For author can be 1st, middle or last name

Booth 2: (Mickslibrarian's task) WEIHNACHTSYPRAMIDE
(selling Christmas pyramids)

A lot of Christmas traditions my family celebrates come from our German heritage. I have always loved the candle-powered rotating Christmas decorations. They seemed magical to me as a child.
Choose ONE of the following:

a. Most of the pyramids demonstrate nativity scenes. They include the story of the Christ child being born, of shepherds and wise men visiting the child, and of angels rejoicing in heaven. The nativity scene often is placed on the longest shelf at the bottom of the pyramid, while a pine cone or a star would crown the top.

Read a book with an angel, pine cone, or star on the cover.

b. The origins of the Christmas pyramids date back to the Middle Ages. In this period it was traditional in southern and western Europe to bring evergreen branches, for example boxwood, into the home and hang them in order to ward off moroseness in the dark and cold winter months. In northern and eastern Europe traditional candles were used to achieve this goal. The Christmas pyramid would eventually unify these two traditions and become a symbol of Christmas celebrations.

Read a book with MPG: MEDIEVAL which also has either a GREEN cover OR a candle on the cover (show cover)

c. The name "Christmas pyramid" came about because the Napoleonic Campaign in Egypt at the end of the 18th century brought pictures of the pyramids back to Europe and eventually to the Ore Mountains, where they reminded the people of the mining capstans and also of the Christmas constructions.

Read a book with all the letters "EGYPT/ORE" in the title (no subtitles, and title must contain 2 Es) OR author's name (may use all names as appear on Goodreads, but still need 2 Es)

Booth 3: (Linda C's task) THE WURST OF GERMANY
(selling 3 kinds of sausages)

Choose ONE of the following:
Pick one and read a book with the authors first and last name initials in the name of the sausage selected or read a book with any type of sausage on the cover (show cover)

a. Bratwurst is a sausage made from finely minced pork and beef and usually grilled and served with sweet German mustard and a piece of bread or hard roll.

b. Short and stubby Knockwurst, sausages are often all-beef and flavored with garlic. They are sometimes smoked and then served traditionally with sauerkraut and potato salad.

c. Leberwurst, is usually made from pork with some pork liver and flavored in various ways. It is spreadable.

Booth 4: BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE: HOT BEVERAGES
(selling Chocolate, Coffee & Tea, Spiced Mulled Wine)
Choose ONE of the following:

a. Hot Chocolate
Godiva Chocolates was founded in 1926 in Belgium, by the Draps family. They opened their first shop in honour of Lady Godiva.
Read a book whose Author's Last name initial is in the word GODIVA -OR- a book with a lady with very long hair on the cover (show cover).

b. Hot Coffee/Hot Tea)
Coffee grown worldwide can trace its heritage back centuries to the ancient coffee forests on the Ethiopian plateau and the story of Tea begins in China (2737 BC).
Read a book set in Africa -OR- set in China (name country/province)

c. Spiced Mulled Wine
In Germany, Mulled Wine is known as Gleihwein or "glow wine". Its a traditional holiday drink usually made with: red wine, brandy, and mulling spices like cloves, star anise, and cinnamon.
Read a book with one of the following words in text: RED WINE, BRANDY, SPICES, CLOVES, and CINNAMON (Give page# and sentence word is in.

Booth 5: GINGERBREAD HOUSE BAKERY
(selling all types of Gingerbread)
Choose ONE of the following:

a. Origin of Gingerbread
Gingerbread made its appearance in Europe in the 17th century. When the Crusaders brought back Ginger from the Middle East.
Read a book whose Author's initials (1st & Last) are in CRUSADERS -OR- book is set in the Middle East.
b. Gingerbread Man
Queen Elizabeth 1 is credited for the 1st Gingerbread Men. She would surprise visiting dignitaries by presenting them with one baked in their own likeness.
Read a book who has a character that is a Queen -OR- A book whose Author/MC has the name of Elizabeth.
c. Gingerbread House
Tradition of making Gingerbread Houses began in Germany (early 1800's). When German Bakers started baking ornamented Fairy-tale Houses out of LEBKUCHEN (gingerbread). They became very popular during Christmas-time, a tradition that came to America with the Pennsylvanian German Immigrants.
Read a book with the MPG:FAIRYTALE -OR- a book set in Pennsylvania.

If you have any tasks just leave them below and I'll add them to the list above.
Thanks :D

Many "Thanks" to Linda C, Tessa, & Mickslibrarian for the really good tasks for the month. :D

Holiday Reading has arrived! Yay!