Chaitra’s Comments (group member since May 25, 2012)

Chaitra’s comments from the The Seasonal Reading Challenge group.

Deedee, size doesn't matter. ;) works!

Thanks Robin!

Robin! Great task!! So many options to choose from! I can finally fit a couple of my troublesome ARCs. lol. Question, does this work for 2B? The Yips by Nicola Barker. One of the main characters is a pro golfer, and from the little I've read of it, he goes on and on about golf.

Chaitra

5.1 I DID IT!
Read a book that contains the phrase "Confessions of" in title/subtitle.
I read Confessions of a Mask by Yukio Mishima.

Points: 5

15.2 ON PINS AND NEEDLES
A. Read a book with "Suspense" on the main page.
I read Alys, Always: A Novel by Harriet Lane.

B. Read a book you've been eagerly awaiting.
I read The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling. Rowling's first book after Potter.

The Casual Vacancy is a big book. My copy had 503 pages.

Points: 15

15.10 FANCY FREE
Read a book of your choice.
I read This Bright River by Patrick Somerville.

Patrick Somerville is a Goodreads Author.

Points: 15

25.3 NAMING THE STORM
Choosing,
A. Read a book by an author whose first, middle or last name is an Atlantic hurricane name.
I read On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle. Hurricane Cleo was retired in 1964.

B. Read a book with all letters of STORM found in the title/subtitle.
I read The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro. Storm is in The ReMainS Of the day.

Cleo Coyle is a Goodreads Author.

Points: 25

30.11 SUMMER SMASHES NOT FALL FORGOTTEN
Choosing,
4B. Song: Flo Rida - Whistle: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
I read The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley. Approved in help thread.

5A. Singer: Pitbull - Back in Time: Read a book by an author whose work has been turned into a movie.
I read Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Water for Elephants was made into a movie in 2011.

Alan Bradley is a Goodreads Author.

Points: 30

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Points this Post: 90
Total Points: 600
Big Books: 500(3), 750( ), 1000( )
Goodreads Authors: 14

Tasks Completed: 33
Books Finished: 46
Pages Read: 15,159

Chaitra

15.3 BOOKENDS
Choosing the ONE book option.
Read a book that starts and ends with the same letter by an author whose name starts and ends with the same letter.
I read Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions by Neil Gaiman. The book begins and ends (with or without subtitles) with an S and the author's name begins and ends with an N.

Neil Gaiman is a Goodreads Author.

Points: 15

20.1 STILL CLINGING TO SUMMER VACATION
Read a non fiction book inspired by a vacation that you took.
I read Time and Tide in Acadia: Seasons on Mount Desert Island by Christopher Camuto. I fell in love with Maine and its rugged landscape after a vacation to the Acadia National Park and I wanted to know more. Camuto describes everything that I loved about Acadia on my trip - hiking, storms, birdwatching and the flora. A very informative book, I know what to take on my next trip there!

Points: 20

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Points this Post: 35
Total Points: 510
Big Books: 500(2), 750( ), 1000( )
Goodreads Authors: 11

Tasks Completed: 28
Books Finished: 38
Pages Read: 12,471

CassieV wrote: "Would Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague work for number 2 (Bioshock)?"

Yes! Black death would count as a disaster. :)

Chaitra

25.1 FOOD NETWORK CHALLENGE
Choosing,
2B. Chopped: Read a book that was nominated for a past SRC group read and did not win.
I read Fragile Things by Neil Gaiman. The book was nominated for and ended up #5 in Spring 2012 - Anthologies or Short Stories.

and,
3B. The Next Food Network Star: Read a book from the list Most Popular Books in 2012.
I read Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter. This is book #74 on the list.

Neil Gaiman is a Goodreads Author.

Points: 25

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Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 475
Big Books: 500(2), 750( ), 1000( )
Goodreads Authors: 10

Tasks Completed: 26
Books Finished: 36
Pages Read: 11,933

Sure will, Kristi! Thanks!

I wanted to confirm that this works? Marmee is holding a book on her lap.

Chaitra

25.6 READING FOR THE VIDEO GAME JUNKIE!
Choosing,
Option 1: Halo 3 and Mass Effect 3 - Read a book from a series with at least three published books.
I read Peaches for Father Francis by Joanne Harris. This is book #3 in the Chocolat Series.

and
Option 4: Prince of Persia - Read a book set in a Middle Eastern country.
I read A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers. This is set in Saudi Arabia, which is a Middle Eastern country.

Points: 25

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Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 450
Big Books: 500(2), 750( ), 1000( )
Goodreads Authors: 9

Tasks Completed: 25
Books Finished: 34
Pages Read: 11,236

Chaitra

15.6 CHASIN' THOSE CLOUDS AWAY
Read a book with clouds on the cover.
I read Little Century: A Novel by Anna Keesey.

Anna Keesey is a Goodreads Author.

Points: 15

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Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 425
Big Books: 500(2), 750( ), 1000( )
Goodreads Authors: 9

Tasks Completed: 24
Books Finished: 32
Pages Read: 10,460

Chaitra

25.8 THE LONG, THE SHORT AND THE DIACRITICAL
Choosing,
A. The Long: Read a book by an author with a last name at least ten letters long.
I read Capital by John Lanchester. Lanchester is 10 letters.

and
B. The Short: Read a book by an author who goes by at least one initial.
I read Just Desserts by G.A. McKevett. The initials are G & A.

Capital is a big book. My copy had 528 pages.

Points: 25

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Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 410
Big Books: 500(2), 750( ), 1000( )
Goodreads Authors: 8

Tasks Completed: 23
Books Finished: 31
Pages Read: 10,124

Chaitra

5.5 BY THE SEA
Read a book with a word meaning a body of water in the title.
I read The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. Ocean is the body of water word.

Points: 5

10.1 SHOW YOU CARE, BE AWARE
Read a book with a pink object on the cover.
I read True Believers by Kurt Andersen. One of the hands is pink.

Kurt Andersen is a Goodreads author.

Points: 10

20.6 THE DOCTOR IS CALLING....
Choosing,
1. The Unicorn and the Wasp: Read an Agatha Christie book.
I read Ordeal By Innocence by Agatha Christie.

Points: 20

25.5 WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE!
Choosing,
2C. Phase - Liquid: Read a book with at least 2 Hs and one O in book title/subtitle and/or author's name.
I read The Right-Hand Shore: A Novel by Christopher Tilghman. The 2 Hs and 1 O are in the book title - tHe rigHt-hand shOre.

and,
3B. Phase - Solid: Read a book whose author's initials can be found in "iceberg" and/or "glacier".
I read The Round House by Louise Erdrich. LE can be found in the word gLaciEr.

Points: 25

30.1 HOW DO I SAY THIS?
I rolled,
3. To Whom It May Concern: Read an epistolatory book.
I read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Burrows. This book is a collection of letters.

and,
6. Lost in Translation: Read a book originally published in a language you do not know.
I read Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson. It was originally published in Norwegian. I speak English and a couple of Indian languages: Kannada & Hindi. I don't know Norwegian.

Points: 30

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Points this Post: 90
Total Points: 385
Big Books: 500(1), 750( ), 1000( )
Goodreads Authors: 8

Tasks Completed: 22
Books Finished: 29
Pages Read: 9,276

Aleksandra wrote: "just to confirm , would The Second Empress: A Novel of Napoleon's Court work for option 6?"

Yes, that would work!

Chaitra

15.9 STARRY, STARRY NIGHT
Read a book with a star on the cover.
I read Shine Shine Shine by Lydia Netzer.

Lydia Netzer is a Goodreads Author.

Points: 15

20.9 FALL MONTHS
Choosing,
Option A. Read a book by an author whose first/last name starts with S/O/N.
I read Silence by Shusaku Endo. Author's first name starts with an S.

Points: 20

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Points this Post: 35
Total Points: 295
Big Books: 500(1), 750( ), 1000( )
Goodreads Authors: 7

Tasks Completed: 17
Books Finished: 22
Pages Read: 6,907

Deanna, he/she need to be actual royalty. Sorry!

Chaitra

30.8 FALL HOLIDAYS
Choosing,
3. Wear Something Gaudy Day: Read a book with a brightly covered cover.
I read Arcadia by Lauren Groff.

and,
5. Look for Circles Day: Read a book with a circular form on the cover.
I read The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter. The three outlines of earth on the cover are the circular forms. Approved in help thread message #139.

Points: 30

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Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 260
Big Books: 500(1), 750( ), 1000( )
Goodreads Authors: 6

Tasks Completed: 15
Books Finished: 20
Pages Read: 6,304

Chaitra

25.4 FALL INTO T.V
I rolled a 6 - Elementary. Choosing,
A. Read a book with Mystery on the main page.
I read Tilt-a-Whirl by Chris Grabenstein. The genre 'Mystery' appears on the main page of the book.

Chris Grabenstein is a Goodreads Author.

and,
C. Read a book with one eye on the cover.
I read If I Stay by Gayle Forman.

Points: 25

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Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 230
Big Books: 500(1), 750( ), 1000( )
Goodreads Authors: 6

Tasks Completed: 14
Books Finished: 18
Pages Read: 5,678

Laurie wrote: "Chaitra wrote: "Is this enough of a circle? Impressions of 3 earths in the sky. If not, I can use something else. :)

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Yes, the portions of the earth is round e..."

Thanks Laurie!

Is this enough of a circle? Impressions of 3 earths in the sky. If not, I can use something else. :)