Kate S’s Comments (group member since Sep 13, 2010)

Kate S’s comments from the Reading with Style group.

From Post 87

Denise wrote: "20.3 Prolific

Essential Bukowski: Poetry by Charles Bukowski

In his novels, short stories, and poems, Bukowsi wrote about everything, from childhood to earning a li..."

+10 Not a Novel

From Post 69

Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "10.6 Banned
Definitely Deadby Charlaine Harris
#187 on the list

Task +10
Grand Total: 10"

+5 Combo 20.3

We have all gotten pretty comfortable with no combos, and I appreciate the support over the summer for allowing us to forgo. However, it is a nice feature here at RwS and I am glad to have them back, even if we may need some time to adjust. :)

From Post 51

Heather wrote: "10.1 - compilation

Her Smoke Rose Up Forever by James Tiptree Jr.

+10 task
+10 not-a-novel
+5 combo (10.2-FURS)

Task total: 25
Season total: 35"

+5 Oldies

From Post 63

Valerie wrote: "20.3 Prolific

Pnin by Vladimir Nabokov

Starting with mediocre, moving to very good and finally the big jump to Nabokov; that nicely describes my last three reads!

This..."

With an original published date of 1957, this only qualifies for 5 Oldies points.

From Post 67

Kathleen (itpdx) wrote: "10.4 Pilgrim
Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey

Some reviewers call this a space opera. And that fits well. We have a washed-up detective and a good-looking, right..."

+5 Combo 10.2

From Post 72

Tien wrote: "10.8 Jetsetters (Anika's Task)
Music City by Leona Bryant
North Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, Florida, and I think a couple more that I missed

Review
Music City is a ..."

+5 Combo 10.4

From Post 42

Tien wrote: "10.2 Scrabble!
The Dark is Rising (The Dark Is Rising #2) by Susan Cooper
920L
first letters: T D I R S C
word: DIRT

Review
I made myself re-read Over Sea, Under Stone ..."

+5 Oldies

From Post 3

Penny wrote: " 10.1 Short Works

Good Citizens Need Not Fear: Stories by Maria Reva

Task Total: 10
Season Total: 10"

+10 Not-a-Novel

Updated Through Post 955

Tien - 2785*^&
Ann - 2310*^&
Valerie - 2305*^&
Anika - 2175
Joanna - 2105*^&
Rosemary - 1715*^&
Norma - 1685^
Rebekah - 1595*^&
Connie - 1570*
Mary - 1480
Karen Michele - 1235*
Elizabeth (Alaska) - 1190^
Denise - 1170
Katy - 1065
Kathleen (itpdx) - 810
Marie - 695
Deedee - 690
Coralie - 520
Kaja - 500
Ed - 480
Rachel - 410
Owlette - 385
Bryony - 330
Jayme (the ghost reader) - 315
Bea - 280
Beth - 245
Don (The Book Guy) - 185
Penny - 160
Heather - 140
Rachel C - 110
Debra - 70
Allison - 25
Nick - 15

*=RwS Finisher
^=Power of Nine Finisher
&=Mega Finisher

Group Read Leaders*

Kaja 10/13 (76.9%)
Anika 12/16 (75.0%)
Rachel 7/11 (63.6%)
Owlette 3/5 (60.0%)
Kathleen (itpdx) 10/17 (58.8%)
Beth 3/6 (50.0%)
Mary 11/23 (47.8%)
Rebekah 10/22 (45.5%)
Karen Michele 15/37 (40.5%)
Katy 10/25 (40.0%)

*=the Winter 2020 "group reads" books will be chosen by a combination of moderators, mega-finishers, and members that read at least 5 books and read the highest percentage of Not-a-Novel in the Fall 2020 Challenge.

Readerboard for the Fall 2020 Reading with Style Challenge!

(Please post your points for completed tasks in the Completed Tasks topic. This Readerboard folder shows the current point standings of the challenge participants who have posted points. It's generally updated every week or so.)

Note: Please post your points frequently. Players who post many completed tasks the last week of the challenge may not have all their points tallied for inclusion on the Readerboard.

Happy reading!

From Post 4

Anika wrote: "30.1 Go for the Green

Manuscript Found in Accra by Paulo Coelho

I've read quite a few books by this author and tend to like his books which actually have a plot far m..."

+5 Combo 20.2

This list is almost complete.

BBC Radio 4’s Book at Bedtime was first broadcast in 1949. The programme is still aired every weekday evening and presents abridged readings of fiction from classic novels to contemporary bestsellers.

Read a book that appears on this list of books featured on Book at Bedtime.

Please post questions/comments about task 20.8 in this thread.

Read a Non-Fiction book that is NOT a biography, autobiography or memoir.

Please post any questions or comments about task 10.7 in this thread.

Read a book that takes place in at least either three countries or three U.S. states. There is no set percentage, it could be as little as a paragraph, as long as it is clear that action has taken place in three distinct locales. Please include the countries/states visited when claiming this task.

Please post any questions or comments about task 10.8 in this thread.

Read a book which includes an autumn leaf color (orange, red, brown or yellow) in the title or author's name. Any alternative for these four color names also qualifies. Examples: tangerine, and pumpkin qualify as orange; crimson and scarlet qualify as red, etc.

Please post any questions or comments about task 10.9 in this thread.

Power of Nine Sample Post

15.1 Power of Nine

Castle Rackrent and Ennui by Maria Edgeworth

+15 Task (pub 1809)

Task Total: 15
Season Total: 390 (assumes mid-season total of 375)

Post your completed tasks here. In order to help us better manage our score keeping: PLEASE ONLY POST ONE BOOK PER MESSAGE.

Please use the add book/author link for the book titles. When claiming combo points, tell how the book qualifies, and provide a link if requested in the task description.

If using an outside source to qualify a book for points or combo, please be sure to post in the appropriate task thread prior to posting in this thread.

Sample RwS Post

20.6 Civil War

Grant Takes Command 1863-1865 by Bruce Catton

100+ word review

+20 Task
+10 Combo (10.4 starts with G, 20.3 Prolific - 20+ books)
+10 Review
+10 Not a Novel
+ 5 Oldies (pub'd 1969)
+ 5 Jumbo (556 pgs)

Task total = 60
Season Total: 375 (assumes mid season with a previous season total of 315.)

Read one of the books recommended by fellow RwS Readers:

Elizabeth (Alaska): Laura by Vera Caspary
Kate S: The Revisioners by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton
Kathleen (itpdx): The Enigma of Clarence Thomas by Corey Robin
Heather: Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster by Adam Higginbotham
Kaja: The Years by Annie Ernaux
Tien: The Last Migration by Charlotte McConaghy
Marie: Mr. Fox by Helen Oyeyemi
June:
Coralie: Youma byLafcadio Hearn
Nick: Dune by Frank Herbert
Connie: The Ghost Stories of Edith Wharton by Edith Wharton
Norma: Paper Wife by Laila Ibrahim
Rosemary: Trent's Last Case byE.C. Bentley
Valerie: Brother by David Chariandy

This list will be updated as titles become available.