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FALL CHALLENGE 2012: WATER
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Fall Challenge 2012: Completed Tasks - DO NOT DELETE ANY POSTS IN THIS TOPIC
25.7 - Kate S's task: Fun Fall ActivitiesFantasy Football: book with "fantasy" genre on the main page.
Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep
The World Series: book #1 from a new to you series
Stealing Home by Sherryl Woods
Jennifer Estep is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 25
Total points: 470
Tasks completed: 20
Books read: 33
Goodreads Author: 25
Big Book Tickets: 500 (1); 750 (0); 1000(0)
Task 50.1 - Robin's Task: Family Ties1. Option 2C: Solo by Rana Dasgupta (Author initials R, D found in CROSSWORDPUZZLE)
2. Option 3B: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (Tagged as Young Adult)
3. Option 5A: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J K Rowling (Book #1 in the Harry Potter Series)
Points this task: 50
Total points: 50
Tasks completed: 1
Books read: 3
Pages read: 1057
Goodreads authors: 0
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
10.1 -- Show You Care, Be AwarePink on cover:
by Jaclyn MoriartyThis Post: 10
Total points: 140
Tasks complete: 7
Goodreads authors: 1
Cindy ALThis is a repost for #1513 and #1618.
15.4 Bond, James Bond:
Spherical Harmonic by Catherine Asaro
Option # 2, the seventh book in a series AND
The Rook by Daniel O'Malley
Option #3, author named "Daniel"
Catherine Asaro is a Goodreads Author.
30.4 They Must Know Something:
Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost
Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy (about page 14 when ordered by author's last name in alphabetical order) AND
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
The Next Best Book Club
Jeaniene Frost is a Goodreads Author
Points in this post - 45
Total Points - 1110/1110
Books - 86/86
Pages - 30630
Goodreads Authors: 49
Big Books:500+ - (3), 750+ - (0),1000+ - (0)
30.3 - Donna Jo's Task: Back by Popular Demand'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
Joe Hill is Stephen King's son.
'Salem's Lot is a big book (672 pages).
Points this post: 30
Total points: 310
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 18
Goodreads authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (1); 1000+ (0)
Readerboard Name: Jill KilgoreTask - 25.4 - JennRenee's task: Fall into T.V.
Option 3: Once Upon A Time
A. Read a fairytale retelling
A Curse Dark As Gold by Elizabeth C. Bunce
B. Read a book with one of the following words in the title or subtitle: Apple, Snow, White, Witch, Evil, Step, Mother, Prince, Charming
Witch and Wizard by James Patterson
Points this Task: 25
Total Points: 325
Books Read This Task: 2
Total Books Read: 23
GR Authors: 11
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
10.7-School SuppliesThe Emerald City Of Oz by L. Frank Baum
The items needed for school are books.
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 65
15.8 Cause This Is ThrillerSong: The Lady In My Life
The Lady Elizabeth
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 140
Tasks Completed: 10
Books Read: 11
GR Authors: 4
Big Books: 500 - 2
Readerboard name: Evana30.2 Sheila/Kathy G's task: Goodreads - Good Friends
Read a book from Sheila's mystery list and a book from Kathy's fantasy list.
1. Sheila's list - page 1
The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen
2. Kathy G's list - page 3
2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke
Points this post: 30
Points to date: 785
Goodreads authors to date: 6
Big books to date: 1
Task 15.5: A Drop in the BucketThe Chinese Gold Murders by Robert van Gulik (Book #2 in Judge Dee Series which has a total of 17 published works)
Points this task: 15
Total points: 65
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 4
Pages read: 1281
Goodreads authors: 0
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
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15.10- Fancy Free
The Weight of All Things by Sandra Benitez
total = 1110
24,870 pgs
average rating 3.25 for Fall 2012 (below my GR average of 3.37)
Thanks to all!
Readerboard ID: JENBENT30.8 -- Laurie ME's task: Fall Holidays
1. Mayflower Day
Netherland by Joseph O'Neill
Netherland is in the task description as an example of a book featuring an overseas immigrant - Netherlands to New York
5. Look for Circles Day
A Field of Darkness by Cornelia Read
Circle = ferris wheel (ok'd in help thread, post #70)
Cornelia Read is a Goodreads Author.
Points this task: 30
Total points: 510
Goodreads authors: 17
Big books: 500+ (3)
CathyG10.2 -- Trick or Treat!
Read a book in which a major character's occupation/state-of-being could be developed into a Halloween costume. Required: State the Halloween costume in your post.
Into the Woods: Tales from the Hollows and Beyond by Kim Harrison
Goodreads Author
Main character is a witch
20.9 - Lucky Me - Emily Bookshelf's task: Fall Months
Read ONE book from the below options.
Option B:
The numbers that correspond to these fall months are 9, 10, and 11. Read a book originally published in '09, '10, or '11 of any century.
Loving the Beast by Naima Simone
Goodreads Author
Published 2011
30.10 - Delicious Dee/Fran's task: A Rocky Horror Halloween
3.
A. Read a book that is the 3rd or 7th in a series. The book must be listed as 3rd or 7th on its home page. Down and Dirty by Sandra Hill
5.
B. Read a Romance novel ('romance' must be listed as a genre on its home page)
Cherished by Maya Banks and Lauren Dane
Points this post: 60
Total points: 570
Tasks completed: 31
Books read: 43
Goodreads Authors: 21
Big Books: 500= 0,750=0, 1000=0
25.5 -- Stacie MI’s Task: Water, Water Everywhere!1. Gas
A. Read a book where the letters “MIST” are found intact somewhere in the book’s title, subtitle, or series title.
The White Mists of Power (1991) by Kristine Kathryn Rusch (Paperback, 304 pages)
3. Solid:
B. Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in the words “iceberg” and/or “glacier”
Timescape (1980) by Gregory Benford (Paperback, 499 pages)
370 + 25 = 395
Tasks Completed: 18
Points for this post: 25
Points thus far: 370 + 25 = 395
Books read: 28
Pages read: 9,423
Read but not claimed: 04
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Readerboard ID: JENBENT20.9 - Lucky Me - Emily Bookshelf's task: Fall Months
Option A: Last name starts with N
Jarrettsville by Cornelia Nixon
Points this task: 20
Total points: 530
Goodreads authors: 17
Big books: 500+ (3)
30.1 - Ms. Anderson's task: How Do I Say This...?Roll 2: Troublemaker: Book 1 by Janet Evanovich (Goodreads author).
Roll 3: Letters to Juliet: Celebrating Shakespeare's Greatest Heroine, the Magical City of Verona, and the Power of Love by Lise Friedman (Goodreads author)
30.2 -- Sheila/Kathy G's task: Goodreads - Good Friends
Book 1: The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes Novel by Anthony Horowitz
From Sheila's mystery Shelf - NOTE TO SHEILA: I really enjoyed this book! Hope you can get to it soon!
Book 2: The Map of Time by Felix J. Palma - BIG BOOK TICKET
From Kathy's fantasy Shelf
30.7 -- Sassafrass's task: Title Train
Book 1: Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke
Book 2: Murder Makes Waves by Anne George
30.9 -- Sandy's task: Fall Happenings - REPOST
Book 1: The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
Book 2: The Pelican Brief by John Grisham (Goodreads author).
Number 11 on the Political Thrillers list (This book was "Blood Oath" by Christopher Farnsworth, changed to "The Pelican Brief")
30.11 - Peebee’s Task: Summer Smashes Not Fall Forgotten
Option 1A, Singer: Charmed & Ready by Candace Havens (Goodreads author)
There is an ampersand in the title
Option 5B, Song: Watch Me by Lisa Renee Jones (Goodreads author)
Author with "Jones" as her last name
50.1 - ♥Robin♥'s Task: Family Ties
Member 3, Robin: Fade Out by Rachel Caine
Option A, Young Adult genre
Member 4, Big J: Pleasure by Jacquelyn Frank (Goodreads author)
Option A, Book has a red cover
Member 6, Furry Kids: Snapped by Laura Griffin (Goodreads author)
Option C, author initials in ADOPTASHELTERDOG
Total Points This Post: 200
Total Tasks This Post: 6
Goodreads Authors This Post: 7
Grand Total Points: 405/1110
Total Books Read: 27
Tasks Completed: 13
Total Goodreads Authors: 16
Big Book Tickets This Post: 1
Total Big Book Tickets: 2
25.6Option 1 - series:
Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts
Option 3 - competition is the main plot point:
Gold by Chris Cleave
* Chris Cleave is a goodreads author
Total Points: 430
Tasks Completed: 21
Tasks in Progress: 5
Books Read: 33
Pages Read: 13,339
Coralie25.3 Naming the Storm
Book A – Kate from the 2015 Atlantic Cyclone list
The Shifting Fog by Kate Morton
Book B – STORM in title
A Sapphire fOR SepTeMber
25.4 Fall into T.V.
Rolled a 6 Elementary
Option B – book set in London
Black Hearts in Battersea
Option D – retelling of King Lear
A Thousand Acres
25.6 Reading the Video Game Junkie!
Option 1 – a book which features aliens
When the Devil Dances
Option 2 – a book with a lighthouse on the cover
Total points 820
15.4 Bond, James BondSusanna's Seven Husbands by Ruskin Bond
This book fulfills options 2 and 3.
Points this Post: 15
Total points: 400
Tasks Completed: 21
Books read: 28
GR Authors: 15
Big Books: 500+(4), 750+(0), 1000+(1)
ANGIE CA25.1 Food Network Challenge
Book 1: Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent
Notes: 3B) #187 at the time I chose it.
Book 2:
by Quinn LoftisNotes: 5A) The cover is awful, but was rated 4.46 when I chose it.
30.12 A Tour of Melbourne, Australia
Book 1: Soulless by Gail Carriger
Notes: 5) On my TBR for 1.5 years.
Book 2: The Escort by Maryn Sinclair
Notes: 13) War Genre
This Post: 55
Points to Date: 445
15.3 - BookendsOption 1 - Shattering Glass (S-S)
Option 2 - Pretty Monsters: Stories by Kelly Link (K-K)
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sam's task: The Show Must Go On
Option 2 - The Little Disturbances of Man - HAKUNA MATATA - MAN
30.5 - Butterflycager's task: Fall Shelf-Cleaning
Option 2 (London) - The London Eye Mystery
Option 3 - Ashfall by Mike Mullin (M-M)
Tasks completed: 44/61
Books read: 56
Points claimed in this post: 65
Total points claimed: 670
Laurie ME5.3: Sail Away:
Crazy for You by Kate Angell
5.6: An Apple a Day:
Candy Apple Red by Nancy Bush
15.9: Starry, Starry Night
Stars Collide by Janice Thompson
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 935
5.9- Colder AND Bigger!Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
9th in the Hannah Swensen series
20.2- Calling All Animal Lovers
Option 1- Orchid Beach by Stuart Woods
Dog on the cover
20.6- The Doctor Is Calling
Option 1-
The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton- Shelved as a Mystery
***Claiming a BB ticket***
25.3- Naming The Storm
A. Strike Zone by Kate Angell
The name Kate is on the 2015 list
B. The Stepmothers' Support Group by Sam Baker
STORM can be found in the title The StepMOtheRs' Support Group
30.7- Title Train
The Devil's Bonesby Jefferson Bass & Bones of Betrayal by Jefferson Bass- the word bones links the books.
30.10-A Rocky Horror Halloween
3.A- Peach Cobbler Murder by Joanne Fluke- 7th in the Hannah Swensen series
3.B- Long Gone by Alafair Burke- Word LONG in the title
***Alafair Burke is a GoodReads author***
Points This Post:130
Total Points:385
Tasks Completed:21
Books Read:26
GRA:4
BB: 2
Delicious Dee
Last Post 1455
10.6 -- The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Hobbit - book #18 on page 2 of the list
10.8 -- Fall TV
No Master - Christine d'Abo (GR Author) - Master Chef is one of my favorite shows (although anything with Gordon Ramsey qualifies), ebook only approved in 1682 in the ebook verification thread
15.3 Bookends
1 book Option
The Meeting Point - Lucy Caldwell - title starts/ends with T and author starts/ends with L
15.10- Fancy Free
A Chance to Dream - Lynne Connolly (GR Author) - figured since the book has been on my shelf since 2009 it was time to read it…lol
20.8 – It's My Birthday – Sara ♥'s task: Mormons Among Us!
Borrowed Light – Carla Kelly is Mormon – approved in THT
50.1 - ♥Robin♥'s Task: Family Ties
Book A - Option 1.A Shameless - 55 ppl have it shelved as romance and 12 as historical fiction
Book B - Option 2.C - My Liege of Dark Haven - Cherise Sinclair (GR Author) - CS appears in provided word, ebook only approved in line 423 of the spreadsheet
Book C - Option 3.C - Virgin River - Robyn Carr - authors first name was one of the approved spellings of Robin (Robyn)
Total Points This Post: 120
Total Points Overall: 1040
Books Completed: 79
Tasks Complete: 58
GR Authors: 53
Big Book Tickers: 500(2), 750(0), 1000(0)
30.3 Donna Jo's Task--Back by Popular Demand:Bus of My Own /A by Jim Lehrer
Out of Eden by Kate Lehrer
Jim and Kate are husband and wife
30.6 Keltie Lee's Task--Reading Through Disneyworld:
1. Fantasyland
The Hidden Family by Charles Stross
3. Frontierland
The Age of Desire by Jennie Fields, a historical novel about Edith Wharton.
Today's total: 60
Grand total: 1095
One more book to go--may be able to get to it tonight.
Readerboard name: Evana30.4 DLMRose's task: They Must Know Something
Read a book from 2 of the top 5 groups on Goodreads
Group: The Next Best Book Club
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Group: Poetry!
I Wish I Had a Heart Like Yours, Walt Whitman by Jude Nutter
Not normally a poetry reader but I really, really liked this book and am strongly considering buying another by this author.
Points this post: 30
Points to date: 815
GR authors to date: 6
Big Books to date: 1
Emily Bookshelf50.1 - Family Ties
#1 - My Mom
Option A: Genre - historical fiction
Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill
#4 - My Oldest Son
Option C: Genre - fantasy
Child of the Prophecy by Juliet Marillier
Marillier is a GRA
596 pages BB ticket
#5 - My Youngest Son
Option A: Series
Heir to Sevenwaters by Juliet Marillier
(Sevenwaters, #4)
Marillier is a GRA
Points this post: 50
Goodread Authors This Post: 2
Big Book Tickets This Post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 3
Total Big Book Tickets: 4
Total Points: 150
Finished20.4 Family Celebrations
The Sealed Letter by Emma Donoghue - option 3/ romance
30.4 They must know something
The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes - from Boxall's 1001 books
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami - from The next best book club.
Tasks points 50
Total points 340
5.6 – An Apple a Day I was happy about this apple name:
Wolf River Apple
He Who Fears the Wolf by Karin Fossum
+5 Points
15.3 Bookends
One book option: S-S and N-N
Smoke and Mirrors by Neil Gaiman
+15 Points
30.10 – Delicious Dee/Fran’s task: A Rocky Horror Halloween
4A. Time Warp: Paris in the 1920s:
A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway
4B. Water on the Cover: a fountain
A Haunted House and Other Short Stories by Virginia Woolf+30 Points
Points this post: 50
Grand Total: 390
Nick KY5.6 An Apple a Day I read
One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly. 262 pages15.7 Tiger Stripes The Great Himalayan Passage: Across The Himalayas By Hovercraft by Michel Peissel is set in India, Bhutan, and Nepal, all on the list for having tigers. 254 pages
20.2 Barbara's Animal Lovers
The Leading Lady: Dinah's Story by Betty White; Tom Sullivan fits Options 1 and 3, dog on the cover and main character owns a dog. 235 pages20.5 Marscha’s Love to Dance I chose option 3 – author’s initials can be found in B,A,L,L,E,T – I read The Mailman by Bentley Little. 320 pages
Points This Post: 60
Total Points: 870
Pages Read: 18,418
Big Books: 500+ (2)
ERIN B.15.2 - On Pins and Needles
I read Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie and Winter of the World by Ken Follett
Points this post: 15
Total points: 40
Andy P.Task # 15.4 Bond, James Bond
Option 2
Read a book is identified on GoodReads as the 7th book in a series
Harmless as Doves: An Amish-Country Mystery by P.L. Gaus
Option 3 The Best Bond? Read a book by an author named James or Bond
Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Militant MidwivesbyMichael Bond
KAREN F15.8 Cause this is Thriller
Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper
Song: The Girl is Mine
**Molly Harper is a Goodreads Author**
25.3 Naming the Storm
Book A: Homicide In Hardcover by Kate Carlisle
Kate is listed for 2015
**Kate Carlisle is a Goodreads Author**
Book B: A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley
A Red Herring Without Mustard
**Alan Bradley is a Goodreads Author**
30.7 Title Train
Book 1: After the Kiss by Suzanne Enoch
Book 2: A Kiss of Shadows by Laurell K. Hamilton
Points this Post: 70
Total Challenge Points: 460
Goodreads Authors: 26
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)
Mod
I read Redoubt by Mercedes Lackey - birthday June 24, so a Cancer.
30.2 -- Sheila/Kathy G's task: Goodreads - Good Friends
For book 1, I read The Boy in the Suitcase, #143 on Sheila's list.
For book 2, I read Tithe by Holly Black - if the list is ordered by author, it's about half way down the first page of Kathy's list.
30.3 -- Donna Jo's Task: Back by Popular Demand
For my first book, I read Burn Out by Marcia Muller. She is married to Bill Pronzini, so for my second book, I read his book Case File, a collection of his short stories about the Nameless Detective.
30.10 - Delicious Dee/Fran's task: A Rocky Horror Halloween
For my first book, I used option 2A (science fiction as genre) and read Son - science fiction is listed as a genre on its main page.
For my second book, I used 3A (3d or 7th in a series) and read The Reversal, the 3d book in the Mickey Haller series.
Total points: 695
20.3 Best Review - Paul's task: Homage to Comic BooksOpion 2:I rolled a 1.
by Neal ShustermanConnor, Lev, and Risa are 16.
Neal Shusterman is a Goodreads author.
20.4 Author! Author! - Sarah the Librarian's task: Family Celebrations
Option 4: Fairytales
by Diane ZahlerDiane Zahler is a Goodreads author.
25.6 - Chaitra's task: Reading for the Video Game Junkie!
2. Bioshock
by Julianna Baggott6. Dishonored
by Shannon HaleBoth Julianna Baggot and Shannon Hale are Goodreads authors.
Points this Post: 65
Total points: 245
Tasks Completed: 16
Books read: 18
GR Authors: 13
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
30.6 -- Keltie Lee's task: Reading through DisneyworldOption 1: Fantasyland - Bait by Annie Nicholas
Goodreads Author
Option 2: Adventureland - Darkness Awakened by Stephanie Rowe
Approved for length #164
Goodreads Author
Points this Post: 30
Total points: 305
Tasks Completed: 13
Books read: 18
GR Authors: 12
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Readerboard ID: JENBENT30.10 - Delicious Dee/Fran's task: A Rocky Horror Halloween
2A: Sci-Fi genre
Every Day by David Levithan
David Levithan is a Goodreads Author.
4B: water on cover
The Town That Drowned by Riel Nason
Riel Nason is a Goodreads Author.
Points this task: 30
Total points: 560
Goodreads authors: 19
Big books: 500+ (3)
50.11. My mom
Option A: Sarah's Key
by Tatiana de Rosnay- historical fiction***claiming GRA ticket for this one***
3. Robin
Option A:
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green- YA6. Furry kids
Option B:
Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife byMary RoachPrevious points: 215
New total: 265
Total tasks: 11
Total books: 16
Kimber30.4 They Must Know Something
Book 1 - From Read Shelf of Boxall's 1001 Books...
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
Book 2 - From Read Shelf of The Next Best Book Club..
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
JOHN IRVING IS A GRA
This task: 30
tasks complete: 12
GRA: 13
Total: 285
5.10 - What Else Can I Read? The Beach House by Jane Green
Read-Alike list for Fly Away Home, by Jennifer Weiner
20.9 - Lucky Me - Emily Bookshelf's task: Fall Months
Option A: author's name begins with S
The Roots of the Olive Tree by Courtney Miller Santo
Courtney Miller Santo is a Goodreads author.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 930
GR authors: 25
CathyG50.1 - ♥Robin♥'s Task: Family Ties
Read 1 book from 3 different family members.
Required: Please state the three family members and the option for that member when you post. If using cover options, please include the book’s cover in your post.
1.My Mom
Option A: Read a book with 'Historical Fiction' or 'Romance' listed as a genre on its GR home page. Love Is Blind by Lynsay Sands
2.My Step-Dad
Option B: Read a book about sports or athletes (fiction or non).
Slow Heat by Jill Shalvis
Goodreads Author
4.My Oldest Son aka Big J
Option C: Read a book with 'Fantasy' listed as a genre on its GR home page.
White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz
Goodreads Author
Points this post: 50
Total points: 620
Tasks completed: 32
Books read: 46
Goodreads Authors: 23
Big Books: 500= 0,750=0, 1000=0
10.9 - 9...10...11 - The White Giraffe which has 180 pages (1+8+0=9)15.3 - BOOKENDS - I chose the one book option and read The Goodbye Quilt (T-T) by Susan Wiggs (S-S).
Susan Wiggs is a Goodreads author.
20.4 - FAMILY CELEBRATIONS
OPTION 3 - MY PARENTS - Ali and Nino: A Love Story by Kurban Said which has romance on its home page.
TOTAL POINTS - 695
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 23
BIG BOOKS - 2
Reposting this with approval post number included.20.9 - Lucky Me - Emily Bookshelf's task: Fall Months
Read ONE book from the below options.
Option B:
The numbers that correspond to these fall months are 9, 10, and 11. Read a book originally published in '09, '10, or '11 of any century.
Loving the Beast by Naima Simone
Goodreads Author
Published 2011
Post 1695 approved for length
Total points: 620
Tasks completed: 32
Books read: 46
Goodreads Authors: 23
Big Books: 500= 0,750=0, 1000=0
15.9 Starry, Starry Night 
Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli20.6 The Doctor is Calling...
Option 3: (This book takes place on the Missouri River)
The Old West: The Rivermen by Paul O'Neil
35 points this post
290 total points
25.6 - Chaitra's Task - Reading for the Video Game Junkie! 1) I read Necroscope V: Deadspawn by Brian Lumley, which is the fifth book of the Necroscope series.
2) I read Everville by Clive Barker, which has horror listed as a genre on its main page.
25.7 - Kate S's Task - Fun Fall Activities
Fantasy Football: I read Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman, which lists fantasy as a genre on its main page.
The World Series: I read The Great and Secret Show by Clive Barker, which is the first of the Books of the Art.
30.5 - Butterflycager's Task - Fall Shelf-Cleaning
3) I read The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan - first and last name both start with R.
7) I read Acacia: The War with the Mein by David Anthony Durham, which has 753 pages in the mass market paperback version that I read.
30.6 - Keltie Lee's Task - Reading Through Disneyworld
Option 5 - I read Necroscope IV: Deadspeak by Brian Lumley, which has horror listed as one of its main genres.
Option 6 - I read Real Murders by Charlaine Harris, which is fiction.
Points this post: 110
Total Points: 140
Tasks Completed: 5
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Marscha's task: Love to DanceOption 3: Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in BALLET
Georgiana Darcy's Diary by Anna Elliott
Anna Elliott is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 20
Total points: 490
Tasks completed: 21
Books read: 34
Goodreads Author: 26
Big Book Tickets: 500 (1); 750 (0); 1000(0)
5.2 - Do It AgainThis book works for 5.8 Festival of Lights as it has fire on the front cover.
by Jim Murphy5.6 - An Apple a Day
The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder
The variety is King of the Pippins Apple. The word "of" is in the book title and apple variety
5.7 - What's Your Name Again?
first name "Michael" is in the top 10
Food Rules: An Eater's Manual by Michael Pollan
10.6 -- The Rocky Horror Picture Show
"Time Warp" Popular Cult Classics Books list pg 1
Animal Farm by George Orwell
15.7 - Show Your Stripes
for Save the Tiger month. Book has tiger on cover and in title:
by Kate DiCamillo20.2 - Barbara★'s task: Calling All Animal Lovers
Option 1: dog on the cover:
by Ann M. Martin25.5 -- Stacie MI’s Task: Water, Water Everywhere!
1B. Green cover:
by Agatha Christie2C. H20 at least 2 H’s and 1 O found in title, and/or author’s name.
2 h's in author name and 3 o's in title.
For You Mom, Finally by Ruth Reichl
25.8 -- Mstan's task: The Long, the Short, and the Diacritical
A. Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool
B. Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger
30.1 - Ms. Anderson's task: How Do I Say This...?
I Rolled 2 & 6
Roll 2: A Picture's Worth
this book is features many nature illustrations by the author:
by Edith HoldenRoll 6: Lost in Translation
this book is translated from Spanish to English & I speak english.
The Violin of Auschwitz by Maria Àngels Anglada
30.3 -- Donna Jo's Task: Back by Popular Demand
task link list says: Roald Dahl father to Sophie Dahl. but GR bio differs with: Sophie Dahl (born Sophie Holloway) has maternal grandfather Roald Dahl. granddaughter-grandfather relationship
Playing With the Grown-ups: A Novel by Sophie Dahl
The BFG by Roald Dahl
30.9 -- Sandy's task: Fall Happenings
Book 1: College bound list-World Lit
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
Book 2: Best Books to be Informed Voter List
The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli
Points this post: 200
Total Points: 630
GR author: 2
15.5 Drop in the Bucket7th Heaven by James Patterson is number 7 of the Women's Murder Club Series, of which there are 12.
Today's total: 15
Grand Total: 1110
Finished, which will give me time to get this Thanksgiving/Christmas thing under control.
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Claiming Ground by Laura Bell
25.4 JennRenee's Task--Fall into T.V.:
I rolled a 6.
A. Read a Mystery:
The Bohemian Murders: A Fremont Jones Mystery by Dianne Day
B. Book set in London or New York
Dodgerby Terry Pratchett. It is set in London.
25.7 Kate S's Task--Fun Fall Activities:
FAntasy Football:
The Family Trade by Charles Stross
Black Friday:
Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel Purchased Oct 24.
Today's total: 70
Grand Total: 1035