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message 451: by Laurie (last edited Sep 22, 2012 11:05PM) (new)

Laurie | 910 comments Laurie ME

5.2: Do It Again: Repeat of 5.7: Jennifer - 4th on list.

Getting Rid of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie. Jennifer Crusie is a GRA.

5.7: What's Your Name: Jennifer is 4th on list.

Strange Bedpersons by Jennifer Crusie. Jennifer Crusie is a GRA.

5.8: Festival of Lights: Candle with flame on cover.

Suspicious Origin by Patricia MacDonald.
Suspicious Origin by Patricia MacDonald

10.4: Water Signs - Sharon Sala 7/3/43 = Cancer

Next of Kin by Sharon Sala. Sharon Sala is a GRA.

10.9: 9 ... 10 ... 11: Total pages in book 316 = 10.

Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones. Darynda Jones is a GRA.

Points This Post: 35.
Total Points: 170.

GRA: 5 this post.


message 452: by Chaitra (last edited Sep 22, 2012 11:21PM) (new)

Chaitra (chaitra_ganesh) | 518 comments 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.

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.

The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett


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




message 453: by Sassafrass (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 891 comments 5.1 - I Did It! Secret Diaries: Confessions Of A Submissive


5.10 - What Else Can I Read? I read Remember Me? which I found on the read-alike list of Before I Go to Sleep because I read that in the spring 2012 challenge and really liked it.


10.4 -- Water Signs: I read Men in Kilts by Katie MacAlister who was born on 3/15/64 which makes her a Pisces


20.5 Love to Dance: I chose option 1 and read Firebird which features a main character who is a professional ballerina


20.10 Group Reads: I read Like Water for Chocolate and commented on message 17 in the discussion thread


25.7 Fun Fall Activities:
World Series: I read Fury which is the first book in the "New Species" series and a brand new series for me

Black Friday: I read My Liege of Dark Haven (ebook verification thread #1479) which was a new book for me that I have bought since 9/1/2012


30.1 How Do I Say This...? I rolled a 2 and a 5
Roll 2, A Picture's Worth: I read Mercy Thompson: Homecoming which is a graphic novel

Roll 5, Books@BooksBooksBooks.Books: I read The Deadly Stripper (ebook verification thread #1462) which I read in ebook format.

Total Points this Post: 115
Total Points in Challenge: 320
Books Read: 29
Tasks Completed: 24
****Not tracking Goodreads Authors or Big Books this challenge****


message 454: by Angie (new)

Angie (pinkindle) | 587 comments ANGIE CA

15.9 Starry, Starry Night
Book: Defy the Stars by Stephanie Parent
Notes: Approved for length in message #1557.

This Post: 15
Points to Date: 125


message 455: by Marie-Anne (last edited Sep 23, 2012 09:21AM) (new)

Marie-Anne | 950 comments Reader name: Marie-Anne

Re-posting, based on message #63, re post #458
Sorry about that mistake. I am re-posting the entire task. I hope that is what is needed and the most convenient for you.

Task 30.6: Reading Through Disney World
Option 1 Fantasyland: The Company of Glass, by Valery Leith. (Claim a Big Book ticket of 500+ pages) This book has 544 pages.
Option 6 Main Street: I Know This Much Is True, by Wally Lamb. (Claim a Big Book ticket of 750+ pages). This book has 897 pages.


message 456: by Dionisia (new)

Dionisia (therabidreader) | 329 comments I have completed Task #5.9 Colder AND Bigger! by reading...

Fatale by Jean-Patrick Manchette

This book is 98 pages long.

Total points: 115
GRA tickets: 3


message 457: by Kate S (new)

Kate S 5.2 Do it Again

This book would also fit 30.12 option 12 'bridge' in the title

The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder

10.1 Show You Care, Be Aware

Any pink on the cover: the filler behind the author's name

A Change in Altitude by Anita Shreve by Anita Shreve

10.3 Moniker Challenge

Author's last name begins with 'I'

Nocturnes by Kazuo Ishiguro

Post Total: 25
Season Total: 175
Tasks Complete: 14


message 458: by Midu (new)

Midu Hadi | 902 comments 30.7 -- Sassafrass's task: Title Train

The last word in the title (no subtitles or series titles) of the first book must match the first word of in the title of the second book.

Book 1: Bad Blood (House of Comarré, #3) by Kristen Painter by Kristen Painter (Goodreads Author)
Book 2: Blood (Mercian Trilogy #1) by K.J. Wignall by K.J. Wignall (Goodreads Author)


Points this Post: 30
Total points: 150
Tasks Completed: 10
Books read: 15
GR Authors: 9
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 459: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 15.4 - Bond, James Bond

I decided to do options 2 and 3.

For option 2, I read a book with the word "seven" in the title:

Snow: A Retelling of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" by Tracy Lynn

For option 3, using the name "Roger," I read several children's books by Roger Hargreaves, the newest obsession of the girl I nanny for:

Little Miss Tidy - 32 pages
Mr. Noisy - 32 pages
Little Miss Fun - 32 pages
Little Miss Giggles - 32 pages
Little Miss Helpful - 32 pages
Little Miss Sunshine - 32 pages
Mr. Mischief - 32 pages
Mr. Messy - 32 pages
Little Miss Naughty - 32 pages
Mr. Funny - 32 pages
Mr. Stingy - 32 pages
Little Miss Curious - 32 pages
Mr. Impossible - 32 pages
Little Miss Somersault - 32 pages
Mr. Quiet - 32 pages
Mr. Bounce - 32 pages

Unless I made a mistake in adding, that should be 512 pages.

Points this task: 15
Total points: 265
Tasks completed: 16
Books read: 44
Pages read: 6122
Goodreads authors: 3
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 460: by Meera (last edited Sep 23, 2012 12:07PM) (new)

Meera | 127 comments 15.2 - On Pins and Needles

A. Suspense: Still Missing by Chevy Stevens GR Author
B. Eagerly awaiting: A Wanted Man by Lee Child


Points this post: 15
Total Points: 75
Books read: 7
Completed Tasks: 5
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)


message 461: by Jill Renee (new)

Jill Renee Kilgore | 116 comments Readerboard Name: Jill Renee

Task - 20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Carly's task: The Doctor is Calling....

Option 4: The Doctor's Wife
For this option, read a book by Neil Gaiman

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Points this Task: 20
Total Points: 145
Books Read this Task: 1
Total Books Read: 10
GR Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 462: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 811 comments BJ Rose

3 new tasks

5.9 - Colder AND Bigger! has a 9 in total # of pages
The Golden Unicorn by Phyllis A. Whitney has 279 pages

10.10 -- Back to School I graduated from high school in the 1950s
The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer was first published in 1950

20.3 - Best Review - Paul's task: Homage to Comic Books
I chose Option 2 and rolled a 5 - mystery is on the main page of
He Sees You When You're Sleeping by Mary Higgins Clark & Carol Higgins Clark

Points this post = 35

Total Points = 145

Tasks Completed = 8
Pages read = 3100


message 463: by Chelsi (new)

Chelsi | 89 comments By 20.7 the show must go on

I read The Ivy Chronicles by Karen Quinn Karen Quinn. It is shelved as chick lit

New points:20
total:70
Total tasks:4
Total books:4


Christina (AKA Babbling) (babblingbookreviews) | 855 comments BABBLING C


30.10 Delicious Dee/Fran's task: A Rocky Horror Halloween
You will read 2 books for this task.

1. A. Read a book with the word 'midnight' or 'movie' in the title/subtitle/series name

Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian (GRA) (356)

Midnight Rising (Midnight Breed, #4) by Lara Adrian

2. A. Read a book with 'Science Fiction' listed as a genre on its home page

Assassins in Love by Kris DeLake (346)

Assassins in Love (Assassins Guild, #1) by Kris DeLake


THIS POST
Points: 30
Completed Tasks: 1
Good Read Authors: 1
Big Books: 0

Total This Season
Points: 85
Completed Tasks: 4
Good Read Authors: 3
Big Books: (500) 1

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Pages read this season: 2,522
Books read this season: 6


message 465: by KarenF (new)

KarenF (cleocleveland) | 266 comments KAREN F

10.3 Moniker Challenge

Splendid by Julia Quinn

**Julia Quinn is a Goodreads Author**

10.7 School Supplies

Something Rotten by Jasper Fforde

Book on the cover (non-standard book was approved in the help thread): Something Rotten (Thursday Next, #4) by Jasper Fforde

15.5 A Drop in the Bucket

Wanted: Undead or Alive by Kerrelyn Sparks

This is book 12 in the Love at Stake series.

**Kerrelyn Sparks is a Goodreads Author**

Points this Post: 35
Total Challenge Points: 70
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)


message 466: by Rebecca NJ (new)

Rebecca NJ (njreader) | 1281 comments Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ


5.6 - An Apple a Day
Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke
Title contains "Apple"

15.3 - Bookends
The Inn At Eagle Point by Sherryl Woods
Book title starts and ends with same letter (The inn at eagle poinT AND complete Goodreads name of the author starts and ends with same letter Sherryl woodS

15.7 - Show Your Stripes
A Tiger in the Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family by Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan
Title contains "Tiger"

15.9 - Starry, Starry Night
Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson
Girl on cover is holding a star shaped wand: Enchanted, Inc. (Enchanted, Inc. #1) by Shanna Swendson

This post: 50 points
Total points to date: 70 points
Tasks completed: 7

**Electing to not track Goodreads Authors and Big Books this challenge**


message 467: by [deleted user] (last edited Sep 23, 2012 05:52PM) (new)

20.10 Group Read
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

Posted Message in Discussion Thread (#14)

Points this Post: 20
Total Points to Date: 70
Big Books: 500+(1)


message 468: by [deleted user] (new)

15.3 Bookends--Options 1 and 2
Damaged by Alex Kava

15.4 Bond, James Bond--Options 1 and 3
Portrait of a Spy by Daniel Silva

15.6 Chasin' the Clouds Away
Moonglass by Jessi Kirby

Moonglass by Jessi Kirby

15.8 'Cause this is Thriller--Song "Baby, by Mine"
Baby by Patricia MacLachlan

Points this Post: 60
Total Points: 130
Big Books: 500+(1)


message 469: by Riya (new)

Riya (riyaishere) | 188 comments Mariya

Task 30.1 - Ms. Anderson's task: How Do I Say This...?

I rolled a 2 so a graphic novel that I read was Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi

I also rolled a 4 which required me to read The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
The author's initials E and H can be found in the word PHONE.

Points this Post: 30
Total points: 60


message 470: by mstan (new)

mstan | 868 comments 10.9 - 9...10...11

Badd - 308 pages - 3+0+8=11

15.5 - A Drop in the Bucket

Swallowdale - approved in task help thread msg #14

20.5 - Bigger is Better - Marscha's task: Love to Dance

Option 3 - Boy Toy by Barry Lyga ('B' and 'L' are found in 'ballet')

Tasks completed: 15/61
Books read: 19
Points claimed in this post: 45
Total points claimed: 240





message 471: by Lorna (new)

Lorna | 526 comments 20.9 Fall Months

Option A. The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman (Author's last name begins with S)

25.2 Sharing the Love
Book 1-A The Returning by Christine Hinwood
Printz Honor book 2012

Book 2-E Confessions of a Serial Kisser by Wendelin Van Draanen
Realistic Fiction genre

Points this post: 45
Total points: 100
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 7
Goodreads Authors: 3


message 472: by Jen (new)

Jen (jayebee) | 251 comments Readerboard ID : JENBENT


15.1- See the Sea?

A: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

Cutting for Stone is set in Ethiopia, a landlocked country.

Cutting for Stone is a Big Book, with 667 pages.


B: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is set in England, a country bordered by water.


Points this task: 15
Total points: 90

Goodreads authors: 3
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 473: by Stefu (new)

Stefu Smith | 75 comments Readerboard name: Stefu

20.4 - Author! Author! - Sarah the Librarian's task: Family Celebrations (2: My mother)
The House of Thunder by Dean Koontz


Points this post: 20
Total points: 80
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 4
Pages read: 2,038
Goodreads authors: 0
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (1); 1000+ (0)


message 474: by mussolet (last edited Sep 24, 2012 06:21AM) (new)

mussolet (sovotchka) SILVERRAINDROPS

5.2: Do it again
Repeat a task (Not free task) ...
-> I repeated task 10.9: my book has got 425 pages, digit sum 11:
Halldór Laxness - Iceland's Bell

5.4: In honour of your birthday
My birthday: Nov 25 -> page 25, message 1249
Erin Morgenstern - The Night Circus

5.5: By the Sea
A word meaning a body of water in the tile: "River"
Gita Mehta - A River Sutra

10.9: 9..10..11
page count of my book is 144, digit sum is 9.
Gloria Whelan - The Disappeared

15.8: Cause this is Thriller
I chose P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing). My book has the word "young" in the subtitle.
Benjamin Mee - We Bought a Zoo: The Amazing True Story of a Young Family, a Broken Down Zoo, and the 200 Wild Animals That Change Their Lives Forever

20.2: Calling all animal lovers
Option 1: cat on the cover.
Vicki Myron - Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
Dewey The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron

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Points claimed in this post: 60
Total points claimed: 60
Tasks completed: 6
Books used: 6
GR authors: 0
Big books: 0


message 475: by Deedee (last edited Sep 24, 2012 06:50AM) (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 10.9 -- 9...10...11 Read a book in which the numbers in the page count, when added together, total 9, 10 or 11. For example, a book with 253 pages would equal 10 (2+5+3 = 10).

Northern Edge (1990) by Barbara Quick (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 217 pages)
2+1+7=10


**** Goodreads Author **** Barbara Quick



45 + 10 = 55

Tasks Completed: 04
Points for this post: 10
Points thus far: 45 + 10 = 55
Books read: 4
Pages read: 849

Read but not claimed: 8

Goodreads Authors: 1

Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+


message 476: by Skandia (new)

Skandia (sfgirl) | 371 comments 30.11 - Peebee’s Task: Summer Smashes Not Fall Forgotten

Option 3A: author uses three full names
All That is Beautiful by Roxane Tepfer Sanford

Option 2B: book set in London, one of my favorite cities I have visited many times. I live in Estonia.
Firelight by Kristen Callihan

Roxane Tepfer Sanford and Kristen Callihan are both Goodreads Authors


Points this post: 30
Total points: 100
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 7
Goodreads Author: 5
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0); 750 (0); 1000(0)


message 477: by SandyC (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 406 comments Sandy MN

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sam's task: The Show Must Go On

Option 1 - Shelved as Fantasy

Crossed by Ally Condie

Total Points: 150


message 478: by Stesse (new)

Stesse | 270 comments STESSE

15.4 Bond, James Bond

Option 1. The Spy Who Loved Me: Out of Sight, Out of Time by Ally Carter (294 p)
Option 3. The Best Bond?: The Maze Runner by James Dashner (374 p)
James Dashner is a GRA.

15.6 - Chasin' Those Clouds Away

Changeling by Phillipa Gregory (256 p)
Changeling (Order of Darkness, #1) by Philippa Gregory

Points this Post: 30
Tasks Completed this Post: 2
Books Read this Post: 3
Pages Read this Post: 924
GoodReads Authors this Post: 1
Big Books this Post: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)


Total Points: 235
Total Tasks Completed: 11
Total Books Read: 17
Total Pages Read: 5656
Total GoodReads Authors: 7
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)


message 479: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F

Task 5.9 Colder AND Bigger!

I read Slow Dollar by Margaret Maron 9th in series!


Points this post:5
Total points:45
Tasks completed:3
Books read:4
Goodreads Authors:1
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(1)


message 480: by Carla (new)

Carla Ruffer (hpaddict) | 117 comments hpaddict

20.7 The Show Must Go On

The Kingdom of Ohio by Matthew Flaming The Kingdom of Ohio by Matthew Flaming

option 1

this post = 20
challenge total = 40


message 481: by Candiss (new)

Candiss (tantara) 30.5 Butterflycager's task: Fall Shelf-Cleaning


Book 1: option 1 - Historical Fiction: Yellow Blue Tibia - Adam Roberts

...and...

Book 2: option 3 - Author's first & last names have same initial: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs


Books this post: 2
Points this post: 30


Total Points: 80/1110
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 5
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+ (0) / 750+ (0) / 1000+ (0)


message 482: by Cindy AL (new)

Cindy AL (cangelmd) | 645 comments Cindy AL

5.3 Sail Away:

A Crown Imperiled (The Chaoswar Saga #2) by Raymond E. Feist by Raymond E. Feist

Four of the major characters escape and travel for several chapters on a boat.

10.1 Show You Care, Be Aware:

Skyfall (Saga of the Skolian Empire, #9) by Catherine Asaro by Catherine Asaro

This book was approved in the help thread, the title has pink letters.

Catherine Asaro is a Goodreads Author.

10.2 Trick or Treat:

Don't Kill The Messenger by Eileen Rendahl

One of the major characters is a vampire and I would dress up as a vampire for Halloween.

Eileen Rendahl is a Goodreads Author

15.3 Bookends:

The Sorceress and the Cygnet by Patricia A. McKillip

I chose one book that fulfills both options.

15.8 Cause This Is Thriller:

Shady Lady by Ann Aguirre

The word is "lady" and the song title is "The Lady in My Life".

Ann Aguirre is a Goodreads Author

15.9 Starry, Starry Night:

A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy, #1) by Deborah Harkness by Deborah Harkness

Deborah Harkness is a Goodreads Author.

I want to claim a 500 page Big Book Ticket. 585 pages.

Points in this post - 70
Total Points - 210/1110
Books - 20/86
Pages - 7132
Goodreads Authors: 16
Big Books:500+ - (1), 750+ - (0),1000+ - (0)


message 483: by Kara (new)

Kara (karaayako) 20.5 -Marscha's task: Love to Dance

Option 3: The Silver Bough by Lisa Tuttle
L and T can be found in the word BALLET


20.9 - Fall Months

Option B: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
First published January 1, 2009

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Points this post: 40
Total points: 110
Total Goodreads authors: 1
Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (1), 1000+ (0)

Total tasks completed: 5
Total pages: 2,584
Total books: 6


message 484: by Carly (new)

Carly | 261 comments Carly

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sam's task: The Show Must Go On

Option 1: Wicked (Fantasy) -- The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer

Fantasy is listed as one of its genres on the book's main page.

Points This Task: 20
Total Points: 90
Tasks Completed: 4
Tasks in Progress: 2
Books Read: 5
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(-), 750+(-), 1000+(-)
Pages Read: 1702


message 485: by [deleted user] (last edited Sep 24, 2012 11:25AM) (new)

10.1 -- Show You Care, Be Aware

In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner by Jennifer Weiner

Goodreads Author ticket claimed.

Points this task: 10
Total points: 170
Goodreads authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 13
Non-fiction read: 1
New authors read: 3
TBR pre-2012: 6


message 486: by Alicia (new)

Alicia (amazingact21) | 127 comments ALICIA T

5.1 I Did It!

I read Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella.

Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 25


message 487: by Wendy UK (new)

 Wendy  UK (wendyuk) | 724 comments 30.5 - Fall Shelf Cleaning


2. London by Edward Rutherford
- a book with a real place name in the title:

One Million Tiny Plays About Britain by Craig Taylor


3. Dingley Falls by Michael Malone - a book whose author's first and last name begin with the same letter:

White Noise by Don DeLillo


Both these books were approved in the help thread - posts 10 and 11.



Total points 255





message 488: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 20.2 - Calling All Animal Lovers

I decided to do option 1 and read a book with a dog on the cover:

Catch of the Day by Kristan Higgins
Catch of the Day by Kristan Higgins

**Kristan Higgins is a Goodreads author!!**

Points this task: 20
Total points: 285
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 45
Pages read: 6499
Goodreads authors: 4
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 489: by Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Dlmrose | 18433 comments Mod
Dlmrose

5.1 - I Did It!

More Ketchup Than Salsa - Confessions of a Tenerife Barman by Joe Cawley

5.7 - What's Your Name Again?

Vermilion Drift by William Kent Krueger - William #5

10.1 -- Show You Care, Be Aware

Beautiful Sacrifice by Elizabeth Lowell Beautiful Sacrifice by Elizabeth Lowell

20.4 - Author! Author! - Sarah the Librarian's task: Family Celebrations

Option 3- Romance: H.R.H. by Danielle Steel

25.4 - JennRenee's task: Fall into T.V.

I rolled a 3
option C, most read book #40: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

option D- set in Maine: Tales from Misery Ridge by Paul Fournier

total 150


message 490: by Jackie (new)

Jackie | 128 comments JACKIE NC

10.9 -- 9...10...11

Latte Trouble by Cleo Coyle
243 pages = 9

30.5 -- Butterflycager's task: Fall Shelf-Cleaning
Option 3:
Curse of the Spellmans by Lisa Lutz
Option 4: Avempartha by Michael J. Sullivan
Adventure listed on main genre page

Cleo Coyle, Michael J. Sullivan, and Lisa Lutz are Goodreads authors.


Points this post: 40
Total Points: 70
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets:


message 491: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P
5.7 What's your name again? John ConnollyThe ReapersJohn is # 2 on the most popular names list


message 492: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task 10.9Tacked to DeathAuthor Michele Scott is a Good Reds author


message 493: by Sheila (last edited Sep 24, 2012 03:09PM) (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments Sheila

20.1 - Most Improved - Katy's task: Still Clinging to Summer Vacation


I recently took a trip out of state to Amish Country where I saw a lot of beautiful quilts and became inspired to try and make my own Amish Quilt so I read the book :

The Quilter's Guide to Amish Quilts by Jan Jefferson The Quilter's Guide to Amish Quilts by Jan Jefferson


20.2 - Rookie On Top - Barbara★'s task: Calling All Animal Lovers

I chose option 1

New Tricks by David Rosenfelt New Tricks by David Rosenfelt


20.3 - Best Review - Paul's task: Homage to Comic Books

I chose option 2 and rolled a 2 for romance and read"

The Sweet by and by by Sara Evans The Sweet by and by by Sara Evans


Total Points = 365


message 494: by Kim (new)

Kim  | -9 comments 20.7 The Show Must Go On

I chose 3. Legally Blonde and read Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult.


Total Points: 80


message 495: by Erin (NY) (new)

Erin (NY) (erin_p) | 653 comments 20.9 The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen
* Sarah Addison Allen is a goodreads author

Total: 60 Points
Tasks Completed: 5
Tasks in Progress: 5
Books Read: 10
Pages Read: 4482


message 496: by Lindsay (new)

Lindsay (lrg389) Lindsay G.


15.6 - Chasin' Those Clouds Away
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
[clouds on book cover]

Points this Post: 15
Total points: 35/1110
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
Pages Read: 947
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+(0)


message 497: by Vi (new)

Vi | 184 comments 25.1 - Mrs. Soule's task: Food Network Challenge
3B. I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga. (Position 127 in the Popular Books Published in 2012)
4A. Archangel's Blade (Guild Hunter, #4) by Nalini Singh by Nalini Singh (Obviously muscled man in the cover) GR Author

30.1 - Ms. Anderson's task: How Do I Say This...?
Rolled a 2 and a 5.

Option 2: Getbackers, Volume 10 by Yuya Aoki (Manga)
Option 5: Late Eclipses by Seanan McGuire (Ebook) GR Author

30.11 - Peebee’s Task: Summer Smashes Not Fall Forgotten

1B (Song). Keturah and Lord Death by Martine Leavitt by Martine Leavitt (People Kissing on the cover. Approved in post #53)
6A (Singer): Can't Get Enough by Sarah Mayberry Author is Australian GR Author

Points this Post: 85
Total points: 235
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 16
Goodreads authors: 8
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 498: by [deleted user] (last edited Sep 25, 2012 03:08AM) (new)

20.5 - Bigger is Better - Marscha's task: Love to Dance

Option 1: Main character is a dancer at the beginning of the book and then becomes a dance teacher.

Heaven's PricebySandra Brown

Points this Post:20
Total Points: 150
(Not going to post GR Authors or Big Books this challenge)


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30.10 - Delicious Dee/Fran's task: A Rocky Horror Halloween

2A: How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff has Science Fiction listed on its main page.

2B: The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson has Horror listed on its main page.

Points this task: 30
Total Points: 75
Goodreads Authors: Karen Russell, David Levithan
Big Books: 500+: 1


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Task 20.2 Calling All Animal Lovers

Option 1

Book: Various Pets Alive and Dead

Cover: Various Pets Alive and Dead by Marina Lewycka (The dog is in the U of Various and the Cat is in the A of Alive)

Task: 20.7 The Show Must Go On

Option 2 The Lion King

Book: Sweet Tooth

The word tooth has the two t's in Matata, the two o's in No Worries and the H in Hakuna

Task: 20.9 Lucky Me

Option A

Book:Greyhound by Steffan Piper

Total Points: 60


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