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Debbie wrote: "Briansgirl - I also noticed that it was on our Monthly Challenge, any war time book works for me..."Cool! Since it now fits into three challenges, I have no excuse for not reading it anymore. lol Where Eagles Dare by Alistair MacLean was turned into a good movie starring Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood.
Thanks for the welcome!No bonuses for my first read but I started The Winter's Tale today.
2010 Ides of March Challenge
Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
375 pages - Secrets of a Summer Night 3/11***
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
p/c 7 New Beginnings by Amanda Young
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
211 pages (336-125 read before start of challenge) - Definitely Dead - Charlaine Harris - 11/03/10****
192 pages - A Savage Place - Robert B. Parker - 11/03/10*****
288 pages (96 x 3) - The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare - 12/03/10*****
096 pages - The Taming of the Shrew - Kate Maurer - 12/03/10****
124 pages - The Mysterious Affair at Styles - Agatha Christie - 12/03/10****
Oooh I like ur ticker Jane =D. WTG reading Taming of the Shrew and getting bonus credit. I liked that more than other Shakespeare works we read in HS.
If I had Cliff Notes on Shakespeare Jane, I'd read them too! :) I never had to read Shakespeare in Highschool or college/university. I find reading a play confusing because of all the directional notes (enter scene: actor A moves to spot B and says...), so have never read Shakespeare.
Kenjii ~*~Black Kat~**~ wrote: "Oooh I like ur ticker Jane =D. WTG reading Taming of the Shrew and getting bonus credit. I liked that more than other Shakespeare works we read in HS."Thanks Kenji. It's my favourite too ! I've just finished my treat which was to watch the Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton film of The Taming of the Shrew ! Bliss, such a wonderful production of this work.
Briansgirl "Master Book Sale Huntress" wrote: "If I had Cliff Notes on Shakespeare Jane, I'd read them too! :) I never had to read Shakespeare in Highschool or college/university. I find reading a play confusing because of all the directional n..."They definitely help Kate, but I must admit I still prefer to watch Shakespeare on the whole than read him. I don't have a terribly vivid imagination so I prefer it staged. Just finished watching the film production of the book featuring Elizabeth Taylor & Richard Burton ! Highly recommend it.
I've never lived where I could see it on the stage, so that leaves me just the film versions (when I can find them). I must admit, as confusing as Shakespeare is, it's easier to watch than read.
Congratulations, Debbie!And I love the way you arrived at page total needed!!
Jane wrote: "Kenjii ~*~Black Kat~**~ wrote: "Oooh I like ur ticker Jane =D. WTG reading Taming of the Shrew and getting bonus credit. I liked that more than other Shakespeare works we read in HS."Thanks Ken..."
Yes, we watched that after reading the works. As a reward I think. It was awesome!
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
159 pp.: Something Big Has Been Here by Jack Prelutsky Mar 11
371 pp: Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr Mar 12 (4.5*) My Review
Total Pages = 530
Deanna:Current Count - 291/2628 - 11%
Nobody's Baby But Mine (started half-way through) - 192 pages
Discovering Dani - 99 pages (45% way through)
444/2628 pages completeNobody's Baby But Mine (started half-way through) - 192 pages
Discovering Dani - 220
A is for Alibi - 32 pages
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
p/c 7 New Beginnings by Amanda Young
p/c 141 Dark Elves V: Discovery v Jet Mykles 2 stars
2010 Ides of March Challenge Leaderboard
Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
Kenjii = 148 pages
Deanna = 444 pages
Sara = 375 pages
BJ Rose = 530 pages
Jane = 911 pages
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
p/c 7 New Beginnings by Amanda Young
p/c 141 Dark Elves V: Discovery v Jet Mykles 2 stars
Current read[partial count:] p/c 6 [3x2:] The How and Why Wonder book of World War II I don't think I'll finish before challenge is over but I want in on the bonus!
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
375 pages - Secrets of a Summer Night 3/11***
357 pages (119x3) - The Winter's Tale 3/13***
114 pages - It Happened One Autumn (currently reading)
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
338 pp.: Not My Daughter by Barbara Delinsky Mar 13 (4*) Four small-town high school seniors make a pact to get pregnant at the same time; 3 are successful, and one of those is the daughter of the H.S. principal.
Added to:
159 pp.: Something Big Has Been Here by Jack Prelutsky Mar 11
371 pp: Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr Mar 12 (4.5*) My Review
Total Pages = 868
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
375 pages - Secrets of a Summer Night 3/11***
357 pages (119x3) - The Winter's Tale 3/13***
382 pages - It Happened One Autumn 3/13****
Total Pages - 1114
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
211 pages (336-125 read before start of challenge) - Definitely Dead - Charlaine Harris - 11/03/10****
192 pages - A Savage Place - Robert B. Parker - 11/03/10*****
288 pages (96 x 3) - The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare - 12/03/10*****
096 pages - The Taming of the Shrew - Kate Maurer - 12/03/10****
124 pages - The Mysterious Affair at Styles - Agatha Christie - 12/03/10****
192 pages - The Librarian's Passionate Knight - Cindy Gerard - 14/03/10****
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
455 pages - Lover Revealed (3/13) ★★★★★
455 / 2628 total pages
We have a great group this time, I don't think I have ever seen this many at one time. That is so great!
Yes, we have alot taking part now. Eventually, I'll finish another book this month and join in. So far only read one and it's the 13th. :(
You'll catch up, Kate. I am reading several and I always seem to finish right after a challenge, sometimes. LOL. We do have a great group. Nice to see what yall are reading and if u liked it or not.
509/2628 pages complete Nobody's Baby But Mine (started half-way through) - 192 pages
Discovering Dani - 220 pages
A is for Alibi - 90 pages
No Mercy - 7 pages
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
155 pp.: She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith Mar 14 (5*) I've seen this referred to quite often in historical reading, and finally decided to read it myself. It's a delightful farce - I'd love to see this one on the stage!
138 pp.: August Osage County by Tracy Letts Mar 13 (3*)
Added to:
338 pp.: Not My Daughter by Barbara Delinsky Mar 13 (4*) Four small-town high school seniors make a pact to get pregnant at the same time; 3 are successful, and one of those is the daughter of the H.S. principal.
159 pp.: Something Big Has Been Here by Jack Prelutsky Mar 11
371 pp: Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr Mar 12 (4.5*) My Review
Total Pages = 1161
Btw, if anyone's curious about the book I'm reading. It's hard to read straight through, easier taken in small doses. However, it is funny to see how supremely idiotic some folks can be.The Darwin Awards II: Unnatural Selection by Wendy Northcutt
A new volume commemorating individuals who improve our gene pool by removing themselves from it in a sublimely idiotic fashion.
partial credit 2/14 The Darwin Awards II = 122 pages
That will at least get me on the leaderboard, albeit in last place. lol
Briansgirl "Master Book Sale Huntress" wrote: "Btw, if anyone's curious about the book I'm reading. It's hard to read straight through, easier taken in small doses. However, it is funny to see how supremely idiotic some folks can be..."I've heard of this before - thanks for the reminder, Kate; I've put it on the oh-so-lengthy wishlist!!
Your welcome. I know I find some unusual books on occassion. lolI'm familiar with the darwin awards online. Didn't see the first volume, but found volume II in the humor section of my used book store a couple weeks ago. My 12 year old wants to read it when I'm done. :)
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
375 pages - Secrets of a Summer Night 3/11***
357 pages (119x3) - The Winter's Tale 3/13***
382 pages - It Happened One Autumn 3/13****
189 pages - Must Love Hellhounds (last two stories) 3/14***
Total Pages - 1303
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
375 pages - Secrets of a Summer Night 3/11***
357 pages (119x3) - The Winter's Tale 3/13***
382 pages - It Happened One Autumn 3/14****
189 pages - Must Love Hellhounds (last two stories) 3/14***
224 pages - Anyone But You 3/15***
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
211 pages (336-125 read before start of challenge) - Definitely Dead - Charlaine Harris - 11/03/10****
192 pages - A Savage Place - Robert B. Parker - 11/03/10*****
288 pages (96 x 3) - The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare - 12/03/10*****
096 pages - The Taming of the Shrew - Kate Maurer - 12/03/10****
124 pages - The Mysterious Affair at Styles - Agatha Christie - 12/03/10****
192 pages - The Librarian's Passionate Knight - Cindy Gerard - 14/03/10****
296 pages - The Heart of Christmas - Tara Taylor Quinn - 15/03/10***** (I can't find my edition on goodreads and goodreads edition is only 188 pages but mine is 296 and its not big print either ! !)
Jane - try putting the ISBN in and see what comes up - if you know anyone with librarian status they might be able to help you.Jane wrote: "2010 Ides of March Challenge
Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (..."
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
211 pages (336-125 read before start of challenge) - Definitely Dead - Charlaine Harris - 11/03/10****
192 pages - A Savage Place - Robert B. Parker - 11/03/10*****
288 pages (96 x 3) - The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare - 12/03/10*****
096 pages - The Taming of the Shrew - Kate Maurer - 12/03/10****
124 pages - The Mysterious Affair at Styles - Agatha Christie - 12/03/10****
192 pages - The Librarian's Passionate Knight - Cindy Gerard - 14/03/10****
296 pages - The Heart of Christmas - Tara Taylor Quinn - 15/03/10***** (I can't find my edition on goodreads and goodreads edition is only 188 pages but mine is 296 and its not big print either ! !)
320 pages - Naked in Death - J.D. Robb - finally finished 15/03/10*****
Happy Ides of March to all, I hope it is and auspicious day for you all.
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
158x2= 316 pp. (Revolutionary War) = Spies on the Devil's Belt by Betsy Haynes Mar 14 (3*)
169 pp.: Catherine Called Birdy by Karen Cushman Mar 14 (4*)
Added to:
155 pp.: She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith Mar 14 (5*) I've seen this referred to quite often in historical reading, and finally decided to read it myself. It's a delightful farce - I'd love to see this one on the stage!
138 pp.: August Osage County by Tracy Letts Mar 13 (3*)
338 pp.: Not My Daughter by Barbara Delinsky Mar 13 (4*) Four small-town high school seniors make a pact to get pregnant at the same time; 3 are successful, and one of those is the daughter of the H.S. principal.
159 pp.: Something Big Has Been Here by Jack Prelutsky Mar 11
371 pp: Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr Mar 12 (4.5*) My Review
Total Pages = 1646
My allergies are slowing me down a bit. I have less than a hundred pages left with:
1142/2628 pages complete Nobody's Baby But Mine (started half-way through) - 192 pages
Discovering Dani - 220 pages
A is for Alibi - 90 pages
No Mercy - (320 x2) 640 pages (heroine is a former army sniper on medical leave and suffers flashbacks throughout the book)
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
373 pp.: [Angel's Peak:] by Robyn Carr Mar 15 (3.5*) I really like this series, but this one just didn't do much for me
Added to:
158x2= 316 pp. (Revolutionary War) = Spies on the Devil's Belt by Betsy Haynes Mar 14 (3*)
169 pp.: Catherine Called Birdy by Karen Cushman Mar 14 (4*)
155 pp.: She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith Mar 14 (5*) I've seen this referred to quite often in historical reading, and finally decided to read it myself. It's a delightful farce - I'd love to see this one on the stage!
138 pp.: August Osage County by Tracy Letts Mar 13 (3*)
338 pp.: Not My Daughter by Barbara Delinsky Mar 13 (4*) Four small-town high school seniors make a pact to get pregnant at the same time; 3 are successful, and one of those is the daughter of the H.S. principal.
159 pp.: Something Big Has Been Here by Jack Prelutsky Mar 11
371 pp: Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr Mar 12 (4.5*) My Review
Total Pages = 2019
The book I'm reading right now is based on Hamlet but modern-day; still not Shakespeare **sigh**
Unfortunately I stumbled across a used book sale today at the mall so I'll have to bow out of this challenge. I don't think I can catch up this late. It doesn't look like I'll have to wait long for the next challenge to start though! :)
COC POTD [Count of Challenge poll of the day:] Since joining the challenge. When you buy books do u:a. Think about the count, your page count, before you buy
b. Consider your buys [only must have or any sales will do:]
c. Feel better when you win to buy
d. Just have fun and feel like the challenge helps, but is not a definite factor to all my book buying decisions.
e. All of the above
f. Non of the above, explain
B Most of the time challenge buys that reset me are wishlist books I find at the bookstore I work at. For 50 cents its hard to pass up. I find a lot new books and they are shiny and pretty and I also have that weird tick about have books in my collection, lol.
Briansgirl "Master Book Sale Huntress" wrote: "You aren't the only one to reset to zero Sara. I got a few books at the thrift shop for 50 cents each.I'm glad I'm not alone! Though for my first challenge, I really didn't do well! If a few more of you fall of the no book buying wagon Kate and I will still have a chance! :)
Kenjii ~*~Black Kat~**~ wrote: "COC POTD [Count of Challenge poll of the day:] Since joining the challenge. When you buy books do u:
Looks like I'm 'd'.
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
211 pages (336-125 read before start of challenge) - Definitely Dead - Charlaine Harris - 11/03/10****
192 pages - A Savage Place - Robert B. Parker - 11/03/10*****
288 pages (96 x 3) - The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare - 12/03/10*****
096 pages - The Taming of the Shrew - Kate Maurer - 12/03/10****
124 pages - The Mysterious Affair at Styles - Agatha Christie - 12/03/10****
192 pages - The Librarian's Passionate Knight - Cindy Gerard - 14/03/10****
296 pages - The Heart of Christmas - Tara Taylor Quinn - 15/03/10***** (I can't find my edition on goodreads and goodreads edition is only 188 pages but mine is 296 and its not big print either ! !)
320 pages - Naked in Death - J.D. Robb - finally finished 15/03/10*****
189 pages - Dark Music - Charlotte Lamb - 16/03/10****
336 pages (112 x 3) - Othello - William Shakespeare - 17/03/10*****
It all depends. Like yesterday I was so far behind, I figured why pass up a good book for 50 cents at the thrift shop. If I'm doing well, I will wait. Winning feels GREAT! But having won so little (only once all of last year), it's not like I'm only gonna wait until I win to buy a book.
Good use of a bonus Jane!
2010 Ides of March Challenge Duration: March 11 – March 25
Goal: 2628 pages
Reward: 2 new / 5 used
Bonus: (Double page count) – for anything related to the god of Mars, War or Romans
Bonus: (Triple page count) – for anything Shakespearean
455 pages - Lover Revealed (3/13) ★★★★★
296 pages - Surrender the Heart (3/16) ★★★★☆
202 pages - Behold the Eye: Braumaru (3/17) ★★★☆☆
953 / 2628 total pages
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Briansgirl - I also noticed that it was on our Monthly Challenge, any war time book works for me.
** Thanks guys, I now get to say I won one. - wah hoo!