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message 1801: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2632 comments 10.6 -- The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Appointment in Samarra by John O'Hara

Popular Cult Classics p. 8


10.7 -- School Supplies

The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen

The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen There is a book on the cover

Sarah Addison Allen is a Goodreads author


Points this post: 20
Total points: 990
GR authors: 28


message 1802: by Deedee (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments 25.8 -- Mstan's task: The Long, the Short, and the Diacritical
A - Read a book by an author who has a LAST name which is at least 10 letters long, e.g. Fyodor Dostoyevsky (11).

The Idiot (1869) by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Paperback, 615 pages)


**** Big Books**** 615 pages The Idiot


B - Read a book by an author who uses at least one initial in his/her name

Stardoc (Stardoc #1) (2000) by S.L. Viehl (Paperback, 394 pages)



420 + 25 = 445


Tasks Completed: 20
Points for this post: 25
Points thus far: 420 + 25 = 445
Books read: 32
Pages read: 10,891

Read but not claimed: 02

Goodreads Authors: 3

Big Books:
(2) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+


message 1803: by Katy (new)

Katy | 790 comments 20.10 Group Reads

I read Ender's Game and made comment #31 in the discussion thread.

New Total: 215


message 1804: by Jana (new)

Jana | 21 comments 5.2 DO IT AGAIN
Dream New Dreams: Reimagining My Life After Loss by Jai Pausch This book could have been used for 10.9 because it has 225 pages which adds up to 9.

5.6 AN APPLE A DAY
Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. There is an apple called Wolf River Apple.

5.7 WHAT'S YOUR NAME AGAIN?
The name Michael is #4 on the top 10 list so I read:
Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton

Total Points this post: 15


message 1805: by Sandy, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Sandy | 16893 comments Mod
10.6 -- The Rocky Horror Picture Show
I read The Color of Magic, which appears on page 16 (as of today) of the Cult Classics list.

10.7 -- School Supplies
I read Classified as Murder (Cat in the Stacks Mystery, #2) by Miranda James , which has books on the cover.

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

I first chose Stop 12 and read Bridge to Terabithia - word "bridge" in title.

I then continued to Stop 13 and read
The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian , which lists "war" as a genre.

Both books were from the library, so free to me.

Total points: 805


message 1806: by Connie (new)

Connie  G (connie_g) | 358 comments 20.2 Calling All Animal Lovers

Option 1: Dog on cover

Must Love Dogs by Claire Cook Must Love Dogs by Claire Cook.

Claire Cook is a Goodreads author.

50.1 Family Ties

3A. Robin: "Young Adult" listed as a genre on its homepage.

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.

4C. Big J: "Fantasy" listed on its homepage.

Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell.

This is a Big Book--509 pages.

5B. Lil J or Roo: "Horror" listed on its homepage.

The Night Strangers by Chris Bohjalian.

Chris Bohjalian is a Goodreads author.

Points this post: 70
Total points: 450
Tasks: 21
Books: 30
Goodreads authors: 12
Big Books: 500=3


message 1807: by Jayme(theghostreader) (last edited Nov 17, 2012 11:57PM) (new)

Jayme(theghostreader) (jaymetheghostreader) | 3041 comments Jayme(theghostreader)
15.2 On Pins and Needles
Read a book with suspense in the GR pahe- Kiss the Girls (Alex Cross #2) by James Patterson by James Patterson
James Patterson is a Goodreads author.

Read an eagerly awaited book- The Night My Sister Went Missing by Carol Plum-Ucci by Carol Plum-Ucci

Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 6
Goodread Authors: 3-Veronica Roth< James Patterson
Big Books: 0
Total Points: 15
Grand Total: 70





message 1808: by Lori (last edited Nov 18, 2012 12:24AM) (new)

Lori  (batchelorxyz) | 218 comments 5.4 In Honor of Your Birthday

February 26 = Page 26, Post #1257 = Patricia Briggs

Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Patricia Briggs

5.7 What's Your Name Again? -- Top Baby Names

Final Warning by James Patterson The Final Warning (Maximum Ride, #4) by James Patterson

15.6 Chasin' Those Clouds Away -- Clouds on the Cover

Waiting for You by Susan Colasanti Waiting For You by Susane Colasanti

Total points = 25


message 1809: by mstan (new)

mstan | 868 comments 20.4 - Author! Author! - Sarah the Librarian's task: Family Celebrations

Option 4 (fairytales) - Breadcrumbs

30.6 - Keltie Lee's task: Reading through Disneyworld

6 - The Beautiful and Damned
7 - Withering Tights

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

Option 1A ('midnight') - Notes from the Midnight Driver
Option 3A (3rd in a series) - Front and Center

Tasks completed: 50/61
Books read: 66
Points claimed in this post: 80
Total points claimed: 805





message 1810: by Laurie (new)

Laurie | 910 comments Laurie ME

20.8: It's My Birthday: Sara's Task: Mormon's Among Us

Much Ado In the Moonlight by Lynn Kurland

50.1: Robin's Task: Family Ties:

1.A: Historical/Romance
The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn. Julia Quinn is a GRA.

3.A: Young Adult:
Sweet Venom by Tera Lynn Childs

6.C. ADOPTAShELTErDOG
Last Chance Christmas by Hope Ramsay

Points This Post: 70.
Total Points: 1085.
1 GRA.


message 1811: by SandyC (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 406 comments Sandy MN

15.6 Chasin' Those Clouds Away

The Next Best Thing by Jennifer Weiner
The Next Best Thing by Jennifer Weiner
Goodreads Author

Total Points:380
Total GR Authors:19


message 1812: by Angie (new)

Angie (pinkindle) | 587 comments ANGIE CA

25.6 Reading for the Video Game Junkie!
Book 1: Lucifer Rising by Rebekah Armusik
Notes: 1) Series had 3 books as of May 2012.

Book 2: Ironskin by Tina Connolly
Notes: 6) Steampunk

This Post: 25
Points to Date: 590


message 1813: by Kayleigh (new)

Kayleigh Reads (kayleigh_reads_romance) Keltie Lee

5.1 - I Did It!


Riding in Cars with Boys: Confessions of a Bad Girl Who Makes Good
by Beverly Donofrio
*confessions of in subtitle*

10.2 -- Trick or Treat!

Icebreaker
by Deirdre Martin
*costume is a hockey player*

10.6 -- The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
by Patrick Süskind
*on page 3 of the Popular Cult Classics Books list*

25.7 Fun Fall Activities

Fantasy Football:
Haunted by Desire
by Cameron Dokey
*fantasy on main page*

My Wedding Anniversary:
The Morning After (Sexual Healing)
by Dorie Graham
*word morning in title

Points this post: 50
Total points: 900/1110
Tasks: 49
Books: 68
Goodreads Authors: 18


message 1814: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2632 comments 10.4 -- Water Signs

Blackbird House by Alice Hoffman

Alice Hoffman was born March 16, 1952 (Pisces).

Points this post: 10
Total points: 1000


message 1815: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 15.2
Option A A book with suspense on the book's main GoodReads pageNever Wave Goodbye by Doug Magee Doug Magee is a Good Reads author
Option B A book that you have eagerly awaited
God's Hotel: A Doctor, a Hospital, and a Pilgrimage to the Heart of Medicine by Victoria Sweet


message 1816: by Stefu (new)

Stefu Smith | 75 comments 30.11 - Peebee's Task: Summer Smashes Not Fall Forgotten

#4: Flo Rida: Whistle, B. Song: Catching Fire Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins by Suzanne Collins

The cover of Catching Fire features a bird.

#5: Pitbull: Back In Time, A. Singer: Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult

Jodi Picoult's novel My Sister's Keeper was made into a movie as indicated on her Goodreads biography.

Points this post: 30
Total points: 385
Tasks completed: 16
Books read: 23
Goodreads authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (4); 750+ (1); 1000+ (0)


message 1817: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2632 comments 30.3 -- Donna Jo's Task: Back by Popular Demand

I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman by Nora Ephron

Hanging Up by Delia Ephron

The authors are sisters.

Points this post: 30
Total points: 1030


message 1818: by Claire (new)

Claire (proud-mum) | 1086 comments 30.4 -- DLMRose's task: They Must Know Something

2. The Next Best Book Club - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

5. Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy - Betrayed by P.C. Cast


message 1819: by Mabeelle (new)

Mabeelle | 166 comments 20.4 - Author! Author! - Sarah the Librarian's task: Family Celebrations

Option 3: My parents - Romance

Elles étaient si jolies by J.T. Ellison

J.T. Ellison is a Goodreads Author.

This post: 20 points
Total to Date = 60 points


message 1820: by KarenF (new)

KarenF (cleocleveland) | 266 comments KAREN F

5.2 Do It Again

Delicate Freakn' Flower by Eve Langlais

This would also work for task 20.5 Love to Dance, Option 3: EL present in BALLET

**Eve Langlais is a Goodreads Author**

10.10 Back to School

Mort by Terry Pratchett

I graduated in the 80s - Mort was published in 1987.

15.3 Bookends

I did the 2 book option

Option 1: Something Secret This Way Comes by Sierra Dean S-S

**Sierra Dean is a Goodreads Author**

Option 2: In the Prince's Bed by Sabrina Jeffries S-S

**Sabrina Jeffries is a Goodreads Author**

15.4 Bond, James Bond

I did the 2 book option and chose option 3 twice.

Book 1 (Roger Moore): A Night in the Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny

Book 2 (James Bond): The Witch's Initiation by Elle James

20.3 Homage to Comic Books

I did option 2 and rolled a 3 (Science Fiction/Fantasy)

Redshirts by John Scalzi

Science Fiction on the main book page

**John Scalzi is a Goodreads Author**

20.4 Family Celebrations

Option 3 - My Parents

Shotgun Bride (McKettrick Cowboys #2) by Linda Lael Miller

Romance on the main book page.

Points this Post: 85
Total Challenge Points: 545
Goodreads Authors: 30
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)


Turtlecollector Dennis | 42 comments 5.1 I Did It!

Confessions of a Teen Sleuth by Chelsea Cain

5.4 In Honor of Your Birthday

The Last Guardian by Eoin Colfer
read a different book by an author listed on page 14 post 656

20.7 The Show Must Go On

Option 1 - Wicked
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
fantasy on main page

20.8 Mormons Among Us

The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
link to award site for mormon authors Whitney Awards
link to nomination for author on award site link to verify author

25.7 Fun Fall Activities

Option 1 - The World Series
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
1st in series

Option 2 - Fantasy Football
Redoubt by Mercedes Lackey
fantasy on main page

30.2 Good Friends

Book 1 - Sheila's list
Heartsick by Chelsea Cain
pg 1 alphabetically

Book 2 - Kathy's list
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
pg 3 alphabetically

30.11 Summer Smashes Not Fall Forgotten

Option 3A - Singer
Bones Are Forever by Kathy Reichs
canadian author approved in post 76 of thread

Option 1B - Song
Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis
kissing on cover
Forever and a Day (Lucky Harbor, #6) by Jill Shalvis

50.1 Family Ties

Option 1A - Mom
Salvation, Texas by Anna Jeffrey
romance on main page

Option 2C - Stepdad
You Are the Love of My Life by Susan Richards Shreve
author initials in cRoSSwordpuzzle

Option 3A - Robin
Reached by Ally Condie
young adult on main page

points this post: 185
total points: 690
tasks completed: 37
books read: 53



message 1822: by Emma (new)

Emma (emmalita) | 169 comments Emmalita

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

The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler

Option 2, Rolled a 6: This book was originally published in 1953. I was born in 1970.


This post: 20
Total points to date: 155
Goodread authors: 4
Big book tickets: 1
Total tasks completed: 6


message 1823: by Katrina (new)

Katrina (katmcv) | 455 comments 10.9 -- 9...10...11

324 pages = 9
Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce

*Jackson Pearce is a goodreads author*


10.10 -- Back to School

First published 2000, I graduated from high school in 2007.
And Baby Makes Two by Dyan Sheldon

This Post: 20
Total points: 160
Tasks complete: 8
Goodreads authors: 2


message 1824: by Lorna (new)

Lorna | 526 comments 20.3 Homage to Comic Books
Option 2
I rolled a 2 (romance)

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins *GRA

Points this post: 20
Total points: 325
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 22
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Book tickets: 1



message 1825: by Jen (new)

Jen (jayebee) | 251 comments Readerboard ID: JENBENT

25.7 - Kate S's task: Fun Fall Activities

The National Bookfest:

You Are the Love of My Life by Susan Richards Shreve


The World Series:

The Godwulf Manuscript (Spenser, #1) by Robert B. Parker


Points this task: 25
Total points: 640

Goodreads authors: 19
Big books: 500+ (4)


message 1826: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

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

10.4 Water Sign-Scorpio (October 23-November 21),
1.Earthly Possessions by Anne Tyler

Earthly Possessions by Anne Tyler

Author's Birthday- 10/25/1941
Website Verification (site listed in Help Thread): http://www.famouswhy.com/Born_Today/M...

25.2 Immersednbooks's task: Sharing the Love

Option A Printz winner/honored:Kit's Wilderness 2001 Winner
Option F Word in title depicted on cover-WATER:Dark Water

Kit's Wilderness by David Almond Dark Water by Laura McNeal

Laura McNeal is a GRA.


Points Earned This Task: 35

Points Achieved to Date: 820/1110
Goodreads Authors: 22
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (1)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 1827: by Lori (new)

Lori  (batchelorxyz) | 218 comments 25.1 Food Network Challenge

2A. Blade on the Cover

Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones Third Grave Dead Ahead (Charley Davidson #3) by Darynda Jones

6A. Person Smiling on the Cover

Davilish by Maureen Johnson Devilish by Maureen Johnson


30.6 Reading Through Disneyland

Option 2. Adventure

Crossed by Ally Condie Crossed (Matched, #2) by Ally Condie

Option 7. Young Adult

Matched by Ally Condie Matched (Matched, #1) by Ally Condie


30.10 A Rocky Horror Halloween

2A. Science Fiction

Max by James Patterson Max (Maximum Ride, #5) by James Patterson

3A. 3rd in a Series

Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports (Maximum Ride, #3) by James Patterson

Points this post = 85
Total Points = 110


message 1828: by Kristi (new)

Kristi (kristilarson) | 548 comments Kristi CO

30.5 Fall Shelf-Cleaning

Option 1: Historical Fiction
The Absolutist by John Boyne

Option 6: # in the title
1Q84 by Haruki Murakami

Big Book ticket: 1Q84 is 1157 pages

Points this post: 30
Total points: 145
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 9
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500=1, 750=1, 1000=1


message 1829: by Kristi (new)

Kristi (kristilarson) | 548 comments Kristi CO

10.8 Fall TV
TV show: Sherlock
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

Points this post: 10
Total points: 155
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 10
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500=1, 750=1, 1000=1


message 1830: by Skandia (new)

Skandia (sfgirl) | 371 comments 20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sam's task: The Show Must Go On

1. Wicked
Oracle's Moon by Thea Harrison
shelved as Fantasy on its main page

Thea Harrison is a Goodreads author

Points this post: 20
Total points: 560
Tasks completed: 25
Books read: 39
Goodreads Author: 30
Big Book Tickets: 500 (1); 750 (0); 1000(0)


message 1831: by Janet F (new)

Janet F (janet_f) | 450 comments 20.3 - Best Review - Paul's task: Homage to Comic Books

Option 2: I rolled a 2 -Romance

Listen To Your Heart by Fern Michaels


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

3.Legally Blonde -Chick lit

How to Make an American Quilt by Whitney Otto


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

1. Sheila's Mystery TBR:

Look Again by Lisa Scottoline
Lisa Scottoline is a Goodreads author.

2. Kathy's Fantasy TBR:

The Witches of Worm by Zilpha Keatley Snyder


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

3A. 3rd in series

Strangers at Collins House by Marilyn Ross
Dark Shadows #3 in series on GR.

3B. word 'long' in title

Let's Take the Long Way Home: A Memoir of Friendship by Gail Caldwell

Points this post: 100
Total Points: 890
GR author this post: 1
Total GR authors: 3


message 1832: by Coralie (last edited Nov 19, 2012 12:27AM) (new)

Coralie Coralie

15.10 Fancy Free
My Sister Sif

20.7 The Show Must Go On
Option 2 The Lion King – anagrammed word SEA
The Toilers of the Sea

30.3 Back by Popular Demand
I read Fishing in the Styx which is the autobiography of Ruth Park covering the years of her marriage to D'Arcy Niland who wrote Gold In The Streets

50.1 Family Ties
Option 1A – book listed as Historical Fiction
Pompeii

Option 4C – book listed as Fantasy
Fluke: Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings

Option 5C – author with initials in BASKETBALL
Moon Over Soho by Ben Aaronovitch

Total points 995


message 1833: by Alice (new)

Alice (aliceg) | 424 comments Alice G

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

Book: The Borrower

This book has 324 pages whose individual numbers add up to 9

Task 30.11 - Summer Smashers Not Fall Forgotten

Option 2.B Rihanna Song

Book: Hand Me Down World
I live in England and this book is set in Germany which I have visited.

Option 3.A Carly Rae Jepsen Singer

Book: The Gift of Rain by Tan Twan Eng


Total Points: 380


message 1834: by Laurie (last edited Nov 19, 2012 01:56AM) (new)

Laurie | 910 comments Laurie ME

25.2: Immersednbook's Task: Sharing the Love

Option B: Kimberley Freeman lives in Australia; book is set partly in Australia

Wildflower Hill by Kimberley Freeman.

Option D: Loved the book and the author - convinced my sister to read this book and many others by this author, which she loves equally as much.

Getting Lucky by Susan Andersen. Susan Andersen is a GRA.

Points this Post: 25.
Total Points: 1110.

Done; pending review!


message 1835: by Marscha (last edited Nov 19, 2012 03:44AM) (new)

Marscha (mysterymb) | 429 comments 25.4 - JennRenee's task: Fall into T.V.

I rolled a 6.
Option A: 50% Off Murder by Josie Belle (genre Mystery)

Option B: Queen of Babble in the Big City by Meg Cabot (setting New York City)

*** Meg Cabot is a Goodreads Author ***

25.6 - Chaitra's task: Reading for the Video Game Junkie!

Option 3: The Sookie Stackhouse Companion A Sookie Stackhouse Novel by Charlaine Harris by Charlaine Harris (car on the cover)

Option 5: Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich (genres mystery and humor on the main page)

*** Janet Evanovich is a Goodreads author ***

Points this post: 50
Total GRA this post: 2

Total points: 155
Total GRA: 7
Total big book tickets: 0


message 1836: by Barbara ★ (last edited Nov 19, 2012 04:38AM) (new)

Barbara ★ | 1573 comments Readerboard Name: Barbara★

5.10 -- What Else Can I Read? -- In the Woods - Tana French
link to Read Alikes - Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest list

10.9 -- 9...10...11 --
Grave Sins - Jenna Maclaine♥ (352 pages, 3+5+2=10)
Jenna Maclaine is a GRA

20.9 -- Emily Bookshelf's task: Fall Months --
Chosen by a Horse - Susan Richards
(option A, Susan starts with S)

Points Earned This Post: 35
Points Achieved to Date: 795
Goodreads Authors: 32
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (6)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)






message 1837: by JennRenee, Moderator (new)

JennRenee (jennreneeread) | 2904 comments Mod
5.1 I did it read Confessions of a Murder Suspect by by James Patterson (GRA)

5.3 Sail Away read The Raftby S.A. Bodeen (GRA)

5.9 Colder and Bigger read Luminosityby Stephanie Thomas (GRA) 296 pages

15.1 See the Sea read

This Dark Endeavorby Kenneth Oppel (GRA) (set in Switzerland)

and

Carrier of the Markby Leigh (GRA) Fallon (set in Ireland)

15.6 Chasin' Those Clouds Away read Greta and the Goblin King (Mylena Chronicles, #1) by Chloe Jacobs (GRA)Clouds in the sky.

20.10 Group Read Ender's Gameby Orson Scott Card post number 37

25.1 Food network Challenge read

1B Read an anthology of short stories or novellas. read ALIBI: The Complete Series by Annie Miles, John Byrne, Isabel Eckersley, Sorrel Provola Ebook approved 1705

and

2A Read a book with a knife on the cover. read Viper's Creed (Cat's Eye, #2) by T.L. Shreffler by T.L. Shreffler ebook approved 1620

25.3 Naming the Storm read Final Life by Rose Garcia (GRA) used Rose off of Tropical Cyclone Names 2015 (ebook approval 1489

and

Vaempires: A white Christmas: A prelude to the Evolutionary Warby Thomas Winship (GRA)

30.10 A Rocky Horror Halloween
4- water on the cover
Going Under (Going Under, #1) by Georgia Cates by Georgia Cates (GRA)
and
2a- scifi option read Crewel (Crewel World, #1) by Gennifer Albin by Gennifer Albin (GRA)

30.12 A Tour of Melbourne, Australia

Stop 9: Waterfront City Docklands (city in title)
Stop 7: University of Melbourne
Read a book set in an educational institution (school, college, etc)

read Reaping Me Softly by Kate Evangelista by Kate Evangelista (takes place in high school)

and

Black City (Black City, #1) by Elizabeth Richards by Elizabeth Richards (Gra)

Points this Post: 175
Total points- 690
Tasks Completed: 56
Books read: 43
Pages Read : 16,487
GR Authors: 38
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)





message 1838: by Jayme Pendergraft (new)

Jayme Pendergraft | 762 comments Jayme VA

15.9 - Starry, Starry Night

Stars on the cover:


The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker by Karen Thompson Walker

Karen Thompson Walker is a Goodreads Author.

Points this task: 15
Total Points: 385
Goodreads Authors: Karen Russell, David Levithan, Adriana Trigiani, Mike Mullins, Michael Koryta, Catherine Chung, Paul Collins, Sarah McCoy, Justin Torres, Gillian Flynn, Emily Colin, Karen Thompson Walker
Big Books: 500+: 2


message 1839: by Bluemoon (new)

Bluemoon (bluemoon286) | 1797 comments 15.1 - SEE THE SEA

LANDLOCKED - LICHTENSTEIN - H.R.H.

SEA BORDER - FRANCE - Mademoiselle Boleyn



15.9 - STARRY, STARRY NIGHT - Beyond the Farthest Star



25.8 - THE LONG THE SHORT AND THE DIACRITICAL

A. LONG - Island's End by Padma Venkatraman

B. SHORT - Family by J. California Cooper




TOTAL POINTS - 750
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 23
BIG BOOKS - 2








message 1840: by Nick (new)

Nick (doily) | 3392 comments Nick KY

30.10 Dee/Fran’s Rocky Horror Halloween Per the instructions, I chose to use an A and a B from two different Options:

Option 1.B. Read a book first published in 1977. I read Suffer the Children by John Saul. 378 pages
Option 2.A. Read a book with “Science Fiction” a genre on its GR homepage. I read The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester. 183 pages


Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 965
Pages Read: 20,163
Big Books: 500+ (2)


message 1841: by Jen (new)

Jen (jayebee) | 251 comments Readerboard ID: JENBENT

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


Stop 1: Arts Precinct - play

Bone Cage by Catherine Banks


Stop 2: Federation Square - nonfiction

Wallflower at the Orgy by Nora Ephron


Points this task: 30
Total points: 670


Goodreads authors: 19
Big books: 500+ (4)


message 1842: by Dee (new)

Dee (nushmutty) | 144 comments 50.1 Family Ties
•50.1.1.A. Read a Romance:
The Time Of My Life by Cecelia Ahern by Cecelia Ahern

•50.1.2.C. Read a book by an author whose initials are found in CROSSWORDPUZZLE:
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch by Randy Pausch

•50.1.3.A. Read a book whose genre is listed as Young Adult or Paranormal:
The Host (The Host, #1) by Stephenie Meyer by Stephenie Meyer

This post: 50
Total to Date: 50


message 1843: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 30.3 - Back By Popular Demand

I decided to read two books by authors who are sisters:

Shopaholic and Sister by Sophie Kinsella

and

The Hopeless Romantic's Handbook: A Novel by Gemma Townley

Points this task: 30
Total points: 1060
Tasks completed: 58
Books read: 127
Pages read: 20628
Goodreads authors: 20
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1844: by Christina (last edited Nov 19, 2012 10:30AM) (new)

Christina Popsuj (cpopsuj) | 91 comments CHRISTINAB

50.1 Family Ties

#2 Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar by Cheryl Strayed. The author's initials are found in CROSSWORD PUZZLE.

**Cheryl Strayed is a Goodreads Author.**

#3 Looking for Alaska by John Green. This book is listed as Young Adult.

#6 Bad Things Happen by Harry Dolan. The author's initials are found in ADOPTASHELTERDOG.


Points claimed in this post: 50
Total points claimed: 70
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 4
Pages this task: 863
Total pages: 1391
Big books total: 1
Goodreads Authors: 1


message 1845: by Christina (new)

Christina Popsuj (cpopsuj) | 91 comments CHRISTINAB

5.3 Sail Away

The Black Pearl by Scott O'Dell.

Points claimed in this post: 5
Total points claimed: 75
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 5
Pages this task: 112
Total pages: 1503
Big books total: 1
Goodreads Authors: 1


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Christina Popsuj (cpopsuj) | 91 comments CHRISTINAB

30.12 A Tour of Melbourne, Australia

#2 A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life by Donald Miller. This is a non-fiction book.

#9 Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel.

Points claimed in this post: 30
Total points claimed: 105
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 7
Pages this task: 501
Total pages: 2004
Big books total: 1
Goodreads Authors: 1


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Bucket | 362 comments 10.10 Back to School

I read The Death of the Critic by Ronan McDonald. This book was first published in 2007 and I graduated from high school in 2002, during the same decade.

20.7 Sam's Task: The Show Must Go On

I chose option 2, The Lion King, and read The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas G. Carr. The word "WHAT" can be anagrammed from HAKUNA MATATA NO WORRIES.

Points this post: 30
Total points: 145

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Books read: 9
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message 1848: by Christina (new)

Christina Popsuj (cpopsuj) | 91 comments CHRISTINAB

20.9 Fall Months

Option B: The Last Child by John Hart. This book was published in 2009.

Points claimed in this post: 20
Total points claimed: 125
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 8
Pages this task: 384
Total pages: 2388
Big books total: 1
Goodreads Authors: 1


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Aleksandra (aleksandrakonwa) | 752 comments Finished

30.12 A tour of Melbourne, Australia
Three Sistersby Bi Feiyu - option 4/set in China
The House of the Mosque by Kader Abdollah - option 5/ too long on TBR

Task points 30
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message 1850: by Christina (last edited Nov 19, 2012 11:11AM) (new)

Christina Popsuj (cpopsuj) | 91 comments CHRISTINAB

30.6 Reading Through Disneyland

#6 We Sinners: A Novel by Hanna Pylväinen. This book is fiction.

#7 Dare Me by Megan Abbott. This book is listed as Young Adult.

**Megan Abbott is a Goodreads Author.**

Points claimed in this post: 30
Total points claimed: 155
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 10
Pages this task: 498
Total pages: 2886
Big books total: 1
Goodreads Authors: 2


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