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message 801: by Midu (new)

Midu Hadi | 902 comments 15.7 - Show Your Stripes:
Read a book with "tiger" in the title or subtitle.

White Tiger (Dark Heavens, #1) by Kylie Chan by Kylie Chan (Goodreads Author) 546 pages

Points this Post: 15
Total points: 230
Tasks Completed: 16
Books read: 22
GR Authors: 15
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 802: by Wendy UK (new)

 Wendy  UK (wendyuk) | 724 comments 25.1 - Food Network Challenge


5B.
A book where the main character goes on a long journey:

The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje


6B. A book set in Asia, also by an author born in Asia - Iraq.

When the Grey Beetles Took Over Baghdad by Mona Yahia



Total points 355





message 803: by Ms.soule (new)

Ms.soule (mrssoule) 5.1 - I Did It!
Consciousness: Confessions of a Romantic Reductionist by Christof Kosch

30.4 -- DLMRose's task: They Must Know Something
Option 2. The Next Best Book Club
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie (page 1 of club link)

Option 5. Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy
Darkness Revealed by Alexandra Ivy (page 10 of club list when sorted by title)

Points This Post: 35
Total Points: 200



message 804: by Midu (new)

Midu Hadi | 902 comments 25.4 - JennRenee's task: Fall into T.V.

2A. Read a book with the genre "Science Fiction" on its Goodreads main book page

Dark Tidings by Ken Magee by Ken Magee (Goodreads Author)

2D.Read a book that was first published in the last six months (so March 2012 to present).

Devil's Mountain -- Book One of The Devlin Legacy by Bernadette Walsh by Bernadette Walsh (Goodreads Author) Published June 18th 2012
Approved in post #1604

Points this Post: 25
Total points: 215
Tasks Completed: 15
Books read: 21
GR Authors: 14
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 805: by Midu (new)

Midu Hadi | 902 comments 30.1 - Ms. Anderson's task: How Do I Say This...?

Roll 3: To Whom It May Concern
Read a book, fiction or nonfiction, that is a collection of letters.

More Letters from Pemberley 1814-1819 A Further Continuation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by Jane Dawkins by Jane Dawkins

Roll 4: Mr. Watson, Come Here
Read a book by an author whose initials are found in any order in B-E-L-L and/or P-H-O-N-E.
Seeds of Discovery (Dusk Gate Chronicles, #1) by Breeana Puttroff by Breeana Puttroff (Goodreads Author)

Points this Post: 30
Total points: 260
Tasks Completed: 17
Books read: 24
GR Authors: 16
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 806: by mstan (new)

mstan | 868 comments 5.7 - What's Your Name Again?

The Pastures of Heaven - John (#2)

15.8 - 'Cause This Is Thriller

The Avion My Uncle Flew - "The Lady in My Life"

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

Option 5 - re-read a favourite book - Sense and Sensibility

Tasks completed: 24/61
Books read: 29
Points claimed in this post: 40
Total points claimed: 380





message 807: by Erin (NY) (new)

Erin (NY) (erin_p) | 653 comments 20.8 Crossed by Ally Condie

Total Points: 190
Tasks Completed: 11
Tasks in Progress: 4
Books Read: 18
Pages Read: 7520


message 808: by Riya (new)

Riya (riyaishere) | 188 comments Mariya

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

OPTION 2 = I rolled a 1 (Read a book where the protagonist (the main character) is in high-school or younger)

I read The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker
The protagonist is Julia and she is 12 years old.

Task 20.10 -- Group Reads

I read Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel


Points this Post: 40
Total points: 170


message 809: by Janice (last edited Oct 09, 2012 09:53AM) (new)

Janice  | 713 comments Janice CA

5.6 - An Apple a Day.....

variety: WOLF river apple

Tell The Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt

***Carol Rifka Brunt is a Goodreads author***

+5
total: 50
tasks: 3
books: 4
GR Authors: 1


message 810: by Chaitra (new)

Chaitra (chaitra_ganesh) | 518 comments 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.

Capital by John Lanchester


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.

Just Desserts (A Savannah Reid Mystery #1) by G.A. McKevett


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




message 811: by Stefu (new)

Stefu Smith | 75 comments 30.5 - Butterflycager's task: Fall Shelf-Cleaning (Option 1 & Option 4)
Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton
Historical Fiction is listed as a genre on the main page
Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton
Adventure is listed as a genre on the main page

Points this post: 30
Total points: 165
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 9
Pages read: 3,601
Goodreads authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (1); 1000+ (0)


message 812: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 811 comments BJ Rose

4 new tasks

5.7 - What's Your Name Again?
Mary is the #1 female name on the list
The Last Waltz by Mary Balogh

20.4 - Author! Author! - Sarah the Librarian's task: Family Celebrations
Option #3: Romance is listed as genre on book's main page
If You Deceive by Kresley Cole

20.9 - Lucky Me - Emily Bookshelf's task: Fall Months
Option A: S.O.N.: Nalini Singh has 'N' for first name and 'S' for last name
Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh

30.6 -- Keltie Lee's task: Reading through Disneyworld
Option #3: 'historical romance' and 'historical fiction' are both listed as genres on book's main page
If You Desire by Kresley Cole

Option #6: freebie: any fiction book; nonfiction is NOT listed as a genre
Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh


Points this post = 75

Total Points = 355

Tasks Completed = 19
Pages read = 8211


message 813: by [deleted user] (new)

30.12 -- Coralie's task: A Tour of Melbourne, Australia

Stop 5: Melbourne museum and Carlton Gardens - too long tbr book
Dracula

Stop 8: Queen Victoria Market - published before 1880
Frankenstein published 1818

Both books were free downloads.

Points this task: 30
Total points: 200
Goodreads authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 15
Non-fiction read: 1
New authors read: 3
TBR pre-2012: 8


message 814: by TJ (new)

TJ Hadley (tjhadley) | 17 comments Repost with updated e-book verification

TJ

10.1 Show You Care, Be Aware

Satin Pleasures by Karen Docter

Karen Docter is a Good Reads Author

Approved for length in post 1609

Total Points this Post: 10
Total Points Earned: 35
Total Books Read: 3
Good Read Authors:1
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()


message 815: by Barbara ★ (last edited Oct 09, 2012 04:17PM) (new)

Barbara ★ | 1573 comments Readerboard Name: Barbara★

5.4 -- In Honor of Your Birthday --
Fifty Shades Darker - E.L. James♥ (E.L. James on post 752)
E.L. James is a GOODREADS AUTHOR.
Big Ticket request - Fifty Shades Darker is 532 pages.

10.6 -- The Rocky Horror Picture Show --
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch - Terry Pratchett
(on page 2 of list)

10.8 -- Fall TV -- Ice Cold - Tess Gerritsen♥
(based on TV show Cold Case)
Tess Gerritsen is a GOODREADS AUTHOR.

15.1 -- See the Sea? --
A. Cutting for Stone - Abraham Verghese (set in landlocked Ethiopia)
BIG TICKET BOOK: 541 pages

B. Haunting Warrior - Erin Quinn♥ (set in Ireland, bordered by seas)
Erin Quinn is a GOODREADS AUTHOR.

15.6 -- Chasin' Those Clouds Away --
Hard Bitten (Chicagoland Vampires, #4) by Chloe Neill - Chloe Neill♥ (clouds on cover)
Chloe Neill is a GOODREADS AUTHOR.

30.7 -- Sassafrass's task: Title Train --
A: Wages of Sin - Jenna Maclaine♥
B: Sins of the Soul - Eve Silver♥
Jenna Maclaine & Eve Silver are GOODREADS AUTHORS.

Points Earned This Post: 85
Points Achieved to Date: 255
Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (3)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)






message 816: by Megan L (new)

Megan L Harnett Results; Megan L

10.1 - Show you Care, Be Aware
The Savage Grace (The Dark Divine, #3) by Bree Despain

Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 15
Tasks Completed: 2
Books read: 2
Pages Read: 824
GR Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 817: by Kate S (new)

Kate S 15.5 A Drop in the Bucket

The Miss Marple series has over 10 books

The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side by Agatha Christie

20.7 The Show Must Go On

Option 2: The Lion King-The word 'TIME' is from hakuna MaTata no worrIEs

Only Time Will Tell by Jeffrey Archer

25.3 Naming the Storm

Book A: Carol was retired in 1954

Jane Austen by Carol Shields

Book B: The word 'storm' found in the title

The Poor Mouth: A Bad Story about the Hard Life by Flann O'Brien

the poor Mouth: a bad STORy about the hard life

Post Total: 60
Season Total: 380
Completed Tasks: 26


message 818: by Emily (new)

Emily (emilserv) Emily Bookshelf

20.9 - Lucky Me
Option A - Airborn by Kenneth Oppel

Oppel is a GRA
544 pages BB ticket

10.2 - Trick or Treat
Costume - Alice in Wonderland
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll

15.10 - Fancy Free
The Wide Lens by Rod Adner

Points this post: 45
Goodread Authors This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0

Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Total Points: 45



message 819: by Susan (new)

Susan | 682 comments 20.7 Shorter is Sweeter-The Show Must Go On

I picked option #3-a book shelved as Chick lit.

I read Sea Escape by Lynne Griffin (a GoodReads Author).

Points for this task: 20
Total points : 140
GoodReads Author : 4
Total tasks completed: 8


message 820: by Janet F (new)

Janet F (janet_f) | 450 comments 5.1 – I Did It!

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi

5.4 - In Honor of Your Birthday
Birthday 3/6 :pg 6, msg #258

The Witches By Roald Dahl


Points this post: 10 points
Total challenge points = 10 points
Goodreads author: 0


message 821: by TJ (new)

TJ Hadley (tjhadley) | 17 comments TJ

5.7 What's Your Name Again?

Tender Loving Care by Susan Mallery

Susan Mallery is a Goodreads Author

Written by Susan Mallery

Susan (name #7 on the list)


5.10 What Else Can I Read?

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

List Used: Read-Alikes: Mockingjay (The Final Book of the Hunger Games)

10.2 Trick or Treat

Holly and Mistletoe (Hometown Heartbreakers, #6) by Susan Mallery

Susan Mallery is a Goodreads Author

Halloween costume: firefighter

15.3 Bookends

A Summer in Sonoma by Robyn Carr (A-A) & (R-R)

Book satisfies both options

20.3 Best Review-Homage to Comic Books

Option 2.2 Romance: Already Home by Susan Mallery

Susan Mallery is a Goodreads Author

20.4 Family Celebrations

3.
My Parents: Bachelor Unleashed by Brenda Jackson
Romance

20.6 Seasoned Reader: The Doctor is Calling

Option 4:
the Doctor's Wife: Be My Valentine My Funny Valentine\My Hero by Debbie Macomber

Debbie Macomber is a Goodreads Author

Shelved as Romance

20.7 Shorter is Sweeter

3. Legally Blond: Mischief 24/7 (Sunshine Girls, #3) by Kasey Michaels

Chick-Lit

20.9-Lucky Me

Option A: First Time Lucky? by Natalie Anderson

Natalie Anderson is a Goodreads Author

Author: Natalie Anderson

25.1 Mrs. Soule's Task: Food Network Challenge

4A: Restaurant: Impossible: The Ties that Bind by Emilie Rose

Emilie Rose is a Goodreads Author

Muscled Man

6A: The Aarti Party: The Baby Plan by Susan Gable

Smiling people on cover

Total Points this Post: 160
Total Points Earned: 195
Good Read Authors this Post: 6


message 822: by Janet F (new)

Janet F (janet_f) | 450 comments 5.8 - Festival of Lights
Have a Hot Time, Hades! By Kate McMullan Have a Hot Time, Hades! (Myth-O-Mania, #1) by Kate McMullan

10.2 -- Trick or Treat!

Pippi Goes on Board by Astrid Lindgren

Halloween Costume is 'Pippi Longstocking' – pigtails and wild socks

10.3 -- Moniker Challenge
Author middle name starts with "I"

Wild rivers and mountain trails by Don Ian Smith

15.3 Bookends

Option 1 Book (M-M): Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Farm by Betty MacDonald

& Option 2 Author (E-E): The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare

Points this post: 40
Total Challenge points: 50
Goodreads author: 0


message 823: by Sandy, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Sandy | 16893 comments Mod
20.2 - Rookie On Top - Barbara★'s task: Calling All Animal Lovers
I chose option 1 and read Murder Past Due by Miranda James , with a cat on the cover.

20.5 - Bigger is Better - Marscha's task: Love to Dance I read Mao's Last Dancer, which fits both options 1 and 2 - main character is a dancer and "dancer" is in the title.

25.3 - Ashley FL's task: Naming the Storm
For book 1, I read Organizing Plain & Simple by Donna Smallin. The name "Donna" is on the Retired Hurricane Names list, retired in 1960.

For book 2, STORM in title, I read Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. Team of Rivals

30.4 -- DLMRose's task: They Must Know Something

For book 1, I read Everything is Illuminated from The Next Best Book Club's "read" bookshelf (p.2 when sorted by title).

For book 2, I read Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch, from The Sword and the Laser's "read" bookshelves (p.1 when sorted by title).

Total points: 290


message 824: by Janet F (new)

Janet F (janet_f) | 450 comments 20.1 - Still Clinging to Summer Vacation

The Swerve: How the World Became Modern by Stephen Greenblatt

My trip was to Italy with visits to Florence and Rome. The setting of much of the history described in the book takes place in those areas.

20.5 - Marscha's task Love to Dance

Option 3: author initials found in Ballet: Elizabeth Berg

The Handmaid and the Carpenter by Elizabeth Berg

20.9 Emily Bookshelf Task Fall Months

Option A. September: Author name starting with S.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Rebecca Skloot is a Goodreads author
.
Points this post: 60
Total Challenge points: 110
Goodreads author: 1


message 825: by Katy (new)

Katy | 790 comments 30.1 Ms. Anderson's Task -- How Do I Say This...?

I rolled a 5 and read The Unidentified which contains numerous texts, tweets, emails, and the like, as the main characters all attend a school that is more or less tech and video game based.

I also rolled a 6 and read The Boy in the Suitcase which was translated from Danish (that isn't clear on the GR page but can be confirmed here.)

Total Points: 95


message 826: by Janet F (new)

Janet F (janet_f) | 450 comments 30.5 -- Butterflycager's task: Fall Shelf-Cleaning

Option 1. Historical Fiction: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
Goodreads genre: Historical fiction

Option 5. Books about Books: The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
Goodreads genre: writing>books about books

Points this post: 30 points
Total challenge points = 140 points
Goodreads author: 1


message 827: by Jean (new)

Jean | 122 comments 30.6 Reading Through Disneyworld

Option #3. Frontier Land (Historical fiction)

The Personal History of Rachel DuPree by Ann Weisgarber

Option #6. Main Street (book considered fiction)

The Sweetness of Tears: A Novel by Nafisa Haji (GR Author)

30 points this post
175 total points

1 Goodreads Author This post
3 total Goodreads Authors


message 828: by Kate (new)

Kate (kathrynlouwca) | 1002 comments 10.4 -- Water Signs
The Da Vinci Code - Dan Brown's birthdate is June 22nd.

Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 130

Total Tasks Completed: 8
Total Books Read: 19 (including non-claimed)
Total Pages Read: 7704 (including partial reads)
Total GoodReads Authors: 3
Total Big Books: 500+ (2), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)


message 829: by Wendy UK (new)

 Wendy  UK (wendyuk) | 724 comments 15.3 - Bookends


Option 1:
a book where the title starts and ends with the same letter.

Option2: a book by an author whose name starts and ends with the same letter.


I chose one book that satisfies both options:


Tortoise by Candlelight by Nina Bawden


Total points 370





message 830: by Sheila (last edited Oct 10, 2012 06:29AM) (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments Sheila


15.10- Fancy Free


Half Broke Horses A True-Life Novel by Jeannette Walls Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel by Jeannette Walls

Total Points = 645


message 831: by Midu (new)

Midu Hadi | 902 comments 25.3 - Ashley FL's task: Naming the Storm
Book A: Read a book for which the author has a first, middle or last name from one of the Atlantic Cyclone Names lists.

The Translated Man and Other Stories (The Corsay Books) by Chris Braak by Chris Braak (Goodreads Author)
Tropical Cyclone Names-Chris

Book B: Read a book which has all the letters from the word STORM in the title.

Cape Storm (Weather Warden, #8) by Rachel Caine by Rachel Caine

Points this Post: 25
Total points: 285
Tasks Completed: 18
Books read: 26
GR Authors: 17
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 832: by Christine US (new)

Christine US (christineus) | 575 comments CHRISTINE US

Task 10.3 Moniker Challenge

"Q"
To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn


Task 15.3 Bookends

Book: D-D
Death on Demand by Carolyn Hart

Author: S-S
The Great Escape by Susan Elizabeth Phillips


***Susan Elizabeth Phillips & Julia Quinn are GRAs

TOTAL:185


message 833: by Carly (new)

Carly | 261 comments Carly

15.10 -- Fancy Free

The Pigeon Pie Mystery: A Novel by Julia Stuart

Points This Task: 15
Total Points: 105
Tasks Completed: 5
Tasks in Progress: 2
Books Read: 6
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(-), 750+(-), 1000+(-)
Pages Read: 2015


message 834: by Coco Kimura (new)

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

I chose option 2 and rolled a #2 (romance). I read Fifty Shades Freed
***Fifty Shades Freed is 551 pages - big book ticket ***
*** E.L. James is a goodreads author ***


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

I chose option #3 - a book about books and read The Ninja Librarian
*** Rebecca Douglass is a goodreads author ***


30.2 -- Sheila/Kathy G's task: Goodreads - Good Friends

For book one I read State of Wonder which is #91 on the mystery list

For book two I read Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? which appears on the fanasty list.


30.7 -- Sassafrass's task: Title Train
I read I've Got Your Number and Number the Stars

Running Tally

Points this Post: 100
Total points: 100
Tasks Completed: 4
Books read: 6
Pages Read: 1856
GR Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 835: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2632 comments 30.6 -- Keltie Lee's task: Reading through Disneyworld

Option 2: Adventureland

State of Wonder by Ann Patchett


Option 6: Main Street

How to Be Lost by Amanda Eyre Ward

Amanda Eyre Ward is a Goodreads author.

Points this post: 30
Total points: 380
GR authors: 14


message 836: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. Connie N.

20.8 - Sara's Task: Mormons Among Us! (Written by a a Mormon)

The Locket by Richard Paul Evans

Richard Paul Evans' name appears on the approved list of fiction authors.

Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 190
GRA: 7


message 837: by Jen (new)

Jen (jayebee) | 251 comments Readerboard ID : JENBENT


15.5- A Drop in the Bucket


Last to Die by Tess Gerritsen

(Last to Die is the 10th book in the Rizzoli & Isles series.)


Tess Gerritsen is a Goodreads Author.



Points this task: 15
Total points: 195

Goodreads authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 838: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

Robin (Saturndoo) (robinsaturndoo) Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥

15.4 Bond, James Bond
For the two book option you MAY choose the same option twice.

Option 3 author named James or Bond: The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson
Option 3 author shares a name with a film actor who has played James Bond/Daniel Craig:Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler

The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler

James Patterson is a GRA


Points Earned This Task:15

Points Achieved to Date: 380/1110
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 839: by Fran (last edited Oct 10, 2012 01:15PM) (new)

Fran | 730 comments 15.2 - On Pins and Needles

A. I read Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley. This book lists 'suspense' on its home page.

B. I read Knight by Kristen Ashley. I have been eagerly awaiting this book. I had to wait until Oct. to borrow it from my lending group for a special lending promo. It was worth the wait!

Mystery Man approved in ebook spreadsheet #407 and Knight approved in message #1613 in ebook thread.


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

Option 2- I rolled a 1

1. I read Mentor by Mallorie Griffin. The main character, Krystal is 18 and a senior in High School.

Mentor approved in message #1613 of ebook thread.

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

1. Wicked- I read Wacky Wednesday by J.A. Rock. This book lists 'fantasy' on its home page.

Wacky Wednesday was approved in ebook spreadsheet #732.

*J.A. Rock and Kristen Ashley are GR authors*

Points this post- 55
Total Points- 260
GR Authors- 12


message 840: by Donna Jo (last edited Oct 10, 2012 01:31PM) (new)

Donna Jo Atwood | 2412 comments 5.10 What Else Can I read?

I enjoyed The Night Circus, so from that list:

Nights at the Circus by Angela Carter

10.7 School Supplies:

For band practice, you might need the saxaphone on the bottom left of Bertie Plays the Blues: A 44 Scotland Street Novel Bertie Plays The Blues by Alexander McCall Smith by Alexander McCall Smith

15.2 On Pins and Needles:

A. A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick

B. The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James (It really strained me to wait until Sept 1 to start this book!)

15.8 Cause This Is Thriller

Using the the song The Lady in My Life, I read

By a Lady: Being the Adventures of an Enlightened American in Jane Austen's England by Amanda Elyot


20.7 Shorter Is Sweeter--Sam's Task--The Show Must Go On.

1. Wicked Fantasy Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

Today's total: 65
Grand Total: 405


message 841: by Sue (last edited Oct 10, 2012 01:38PM) (new)

Sue (suetinge) | 1579 comments 25.2 - Immersedinbooks - Sharing the Love

Option B. Austrailain Writer - On, Off by Colleen McCullough who was born in New South Wales, Australia.

Option F. Word in Title on Cover - Death by a Honeybee Death by a Honeybee by Abigail Keam by ***Goodreads Author Abigail Keam

Points this post: 25
Total Points: 240/1110
Tasks Completed: 12
Books Read: 18
GoodReads Authors: 8
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (), 1000+ (1)


message 842: by Jensownzoo (new)

Jensownzoo | 125 comments 15.6 Raven Calls (Walker Papers, #7) by C.E. Murphy

Points this post: 15
Total Points: 55


message 843: by Kara (new)

Kara (karaayako) 30.4 They Must Know Something

From The Next Best Book Club: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

From The Sword and Laser: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

At 537 pages, this is a big book.

Scott Lynch is a Goodreads author.


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Points this post: 30
Total points: 190
Total Goodreads authors: 4
Big Books: 500+ (2), 750+ (1), 1000+ (0)

Total tasks completed: 8
Total pages: 4,517
Total books: 11


message 844: by Stacie (last edited Oct 10, 2012 06:02PM) (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 20.10 - Group Reads

I decided to read:

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

I've also posted in the discussion thread.

Points this task: 20
Total points: 445
Tasks completed: 26
Books read: 58
Pages read: 9269
Goodreads authors: 10
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 845: by Chaitra (new)

Chaitra (chaitra_ganesh) | 518 comments Chaitra

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

Little Century A Novel by Anna Keesey


Anna Keesey is a Goodreads Author.

Points: 15

****

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




message 846: by Kayleigh (new)

Kayleigh Reads (kayleigh_reads_romance) Keltie Lee


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


The Penalty Box
by Deirdre Martin
*has 352 pages... 3+5+2=10*

15.10- Fancy Free

Pure Bliss
by Sophie OakGRA

20.9 - Fall Months

Option A:
Found in Bliss
by Sophie OakGRA
*Sophie Oak*

Points this post: 45
Total points: 375/1110
Tasks: 21
Books: 28
Goodreads Authors: 14


message 847: by Connie (new)

Connie  G (connie_g) | 358 comments 10.1 Show You Care, Be Aware

There is the color pink in this cover.

Moloka'i by Alan Brennert Moloka'i by Alan Brennert (reread)

10.6 The Rocky Horror Picture Show

This book is on the first page of the cult classics list.

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller.

15.9 Starry, Starry Night

There are stars on the cover.

The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman.

25.1 Food Network Challenge

Option 3 B: This book was #155 on the "Most Popular Books Published in 2012" list when I choose it.

The Expats by Chris Pavone.

Chris Pavone is a Goodreads author.

Option 6 B: This book is set in Asia in North and South Korea.

Korean War by Maurice Isserman.

25.8 The Long, the Short, and the Diacritical

Option B: This author uses at least one initial in his name.

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.

Option C: This author has a name with a diacritical mark.

Music of a Life: A Novel by Andreï Makine.

Points this post: 85
Total points: 280
Tasks: 15
Books: 20
Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Books: 500=1


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TMBookluvr (tmb1981) | 271 comments completed 5.10 read The 9th Judgment by james patterson. its 9th inseries and has 9in title

task points 5. total points 20


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Robin (Saturndoo) (robinsaturndoo) Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥

30.11
Option 3 B Song/one with the words "phone", "telephone", "call", or "maybe" in the title:Something, Maybe

Option 3 A Singer/ author uses three full names:Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

Something, Maybe by Elizabeth Scott Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

Elizabeth Scott is a GRA
Gail Carson Levine is a GRA

Approval for Option 3 A

Points Earned This Task:30

Points Achieved to Date: 410/1110
Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)


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Bluemoon (bluemoon286) | 1797 comments 25.4 - FALL INTO TV - I rolled a 6

6A. - MYSTERY ON HOME PAGE - Hot Ice


6B. - SET IN LONDON - What Happens in London by Julia Quinn.



Julia Quinn is a Goodreads author.







30.4 - THEY MUST KNOW SOMETHING


TNBBC - The Thousand Autumns Of Jacob De Zoet: A Novel



PARANORMAL ROMANCE AND URBAN FANTASY - Morrigan's Cross






The Thousand Autumns Of Jacob De Zoet: A Novel is a big book at 510 pages.





TOTAL POINTS - 350
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 10
BIG BOOKS - 2








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