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FALL CHALLENGE 2012: WATER
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STESSE(and OMG, I'm going to finish the challenge this time!!! woo hoo!!!!)
15.5- A Drop in the Bucket
Celebrity in Death by JD Robb (#34!) (389 p)
20.1 - Most Improved - Katy's task: Still Clinging to Summer Vacation
While traveling in New Zealand, we had a number of discussions on tipping – both abroad and in general.
Keep the Change: A Clueless Tipper's Quest to Become the Guru of the Gratuity by Steve Dublanica (320 p)
Points this Post: 35
Tasks Completed this Post: 2
Books Read this Post: 2
Pages Read this Post: 709
GoodReads Authors this Post: 0
Big Books this Post: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Total Points: 1020
Total Tasks Completed: 56
Total Books Read: 78
Total Pages Read: 27299
Total GoodReads Authors: 32
Total Big Books: 500+ (6), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
CHRISTINAB20.6 The Doctor is Calling
#1 Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie.
Points claimed in this post: 20
Total points claimed: 200
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 13
Pages this task: 351
Total pages: 3828
Big books total: 1
Goodreads Authors: 4
CHRISTINAB15.9 Starry, Starry Night
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman.
Points claimed in this post: 15
Total points claimed: 215
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 14
Pages this task: 343
Total pages: 4171
Big books total: 1
Goodreads Authors: 4
CHRISTINAB15.10 Fancy Free
Stay Close by Harlan Coben.
Points claimed in this post: 15
Total points claimed: 230
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 15
Pages this task: 400
Total pages: 4571
Big books total: 1
Goodreads Authors: 4
Andy P.Task # 20.6 Carly's Rask: The Doctor is Calling
Option 5. "Blink" A book with "horror" listed on its main page;
Ordinary Horror byDavid Searcy
Emmalita10.1 Show You Care, Be Aware
by Karen Le BillionThe book has a pink cover.
20.9 Lucky Me - Emily Bookshelf's task: Fall Months
Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
Option B. This book was first published in 2010
Freedom is a big book with 572 pages; claiming ticket
This post: 30
Total points to date: 185
Goodread authors: 4
Big book tickets: 2
Total tasks completed: 8
I have completed Task #15.8 'Cause This Is Thriller by readingUndecided: How to Ditch the Endless Quest for Perfect and Find the Career-and LIFE-That's Right for You by Barbara Kelley
I chose the song "The Lady in My Life" which is track #9 on the Thriller album. The word life can be found in my book's subtitle.
Total = 260 points
Chaitra30.5 FALL SHELF CLEANING
Choosing,
1. Resistance - Read a book with the genre Historical Fiction on the main page.
I read River of Smoke by Amitav Ghosh.
and
3. Dingley Falls - Read a book whose author's first name and last name begin with the same letter.
I read Beautiful Lies by Clare Clark. Author's initials are 2 Cs.
River of Smoke is a big book. My copy had 528 pages.
Beautiful Lies is a big book. My copy had 512 pages.
Points: 30
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Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 840
Big Books: 500(8), 750( ), 1000( )
Goodreads Authors: 22
Tasks Completed: 48
Books Finished: 66
Pages Read: 22,989
15.10 Every Day by David Levithan
*David Levithan is a goodreads author*
This Post: 15
Total points: 175
Tasks complete: 9
Goodreads authors: 3
15.10 - Fancy FreeDefining Moments: When Managers Must Choose Between Right and Right by Joseph L. Badaracco Jr.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 400
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 24
Goodreads authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (4); 750+ (1); 1000+ (0)
Readerboard name: Evana15.6 Chasin' Those Clouds Away
Read a book with clouds on the cover
by Larry Watson, Goodreads authorPoints this post: 15
Points to date: 840
GR authors this post: 1
GR authors to date: 7
Big books to date: 3
25.3 - Ashley FL's task: Naming the StormA. Rescue by Anita Shreve
Anita is on the Retired Hurricane Names, 1977.
B. The Mozart Season by Virginia Euwer Wolff
All letters from STORM are found in the title: MOzaRT Season
Points this post: 25
Total points: 1055
Keltie Lee15.2 - On Pins and Needles
Book A:Their One and Only
by Trista Ann Michaels
*suspense on main page*
Book B:Double Time
by Olivia Cunning
* eagerly waited for it to release on Nov 6*
15.4 Bond, James Bond
The Seven
by Sean Patrick Little
*fits option 2 (seven in the title) and option 3 (author named sean)
15.8 - 'Cause This Is Thriller
Girl, Interrupted
by Susanna Kaysen
*used the song The Girl is Mine*
Points this post: 45
Total points: 945/1110
Tasks: 52
Books: 72
Goodreads Authors: 18
CathyG15.1- See the Sea?
Read one book from A AND one book from B
A. Read a book set in a country that is land-locked. There are 48 landlocked countries entirely enclosed by land, or whose only coastlines lie on closed seas. ex.
Sex, Lies and Vampires by Katie MacAlister
Goodreads Author
Set in Czech Republic
B. Read a book set in a country bordered by a sea or ocean.
Required: Please identify the countries when you post
Viking Heat by Sandra Hill
Set in Norway
20.2 - Rookie On Top - Barbara★'s task: Calling All Animal Lovers
Option 3: To a good number of people, pets are vitally important to our happiness. Read a book where the main character has a pet (cat or dog only) that is integral to the story. Required: Explain the connection if it isn't clear in the GR description.
Heart Journey by Robin Owens
Goodreads Author
All of the main characters have animal familiars. Two of them have cats in this story.
Points this post: 35
Total points: 750
Tasks completed: 38
Books read: 56
Goodreads Authors: 27
Big Books: 500= 0,750=0, 1000=0
STACIE MITask 30.9 - Fall Happenings
For Book 1, I read a book found in the Drama section:
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
For Book 2, I read a book found on the Best Books to Become an Informed Voter list:
The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli
Points this task: 30
Total points: 1090
Tasks completed: 59
Books read: 129
Pages read: 21028
Goodreads authors: 20
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
25.8 - The Long, The Short, The DiacriticalOption B - Initials in Name: Winterkill by C.J. Box
Option C - Diacritical Mark: The Ice Princess by Camilla Läckberg
30.6 - Reading Through Disneyland
Option 5 Liberty Square: Grave Peril by Jim Butcher. This book has horror listed on the main page.
Option 6 - Main Street: A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty by Joshilyn Jackson. This book does NOT have non-fiction listed on the main page.
Jim Butcher is a GR Author
Joshilyn Jackson is a GR Author
Post Total: 55
Grand Total: 265
Readerboard name: Evana50.1 Robin's Task: Family Ties
Read 1 book from 3 different family members.
1. Mom - Option A - Read a book with historical fiction listed as a genre on its GR home page
Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy
4. Big J - Option A - Read a book with a predominately red cover
by Shahan Shahnur6. My Furry Kids - Option C - Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in any order in
ADOPTASHELTERDOG
The Teeth May Smile but the Heart Does Not Forget by Andrew Rice
Points this post: 50
Points to date: 890
GR authors to date: 7
Big books to date: 3
25.2 Sharing the LoveC. Title word: Road
Three Day Road by Joseph Boyden (btw, AWESOME book, I highly recommend it)
E. Realistic fiction
Orchards by Holly Thompson goodreads' author
Total points: 130
Results; Megan L15.7 - Show Your Stripes
Tiger's Voyage by Colleen Houck
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 120
Tasks Completed: 11
Books read: 11
Pages Read: 5,638
Audiobook minutes listened: 571
GR Authors: 8
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
15.9 - Starry, Starry NightRead a book with “star” in the title/subtitle.
by Darcy Town (Goodreads Author)Points this Post: 15
Total points: 670
Tasks Completed: 40
Books read: 55
GR Authors: 40
Big Books: 500+(3), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
Nick KY10.6 Rocky Horror I read Music in the Horror Film: Listening to Fear by Neil Lerner, which is on page 25 of the Popular Cult Classics books list. 240 pages
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 975
Pages Read: 20,457
Big Books: 500 + (2)
Jennifer OH5.7 - What's Your Name Again? Pride Mates Jennifer Ashley read 9-22-12
10.1 -- Show You Care, Be Aware Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure Diane Kelly read 9-26-12
10.2 -- Trick or Treat! Bit the Jackpot Erin McCarthy read 10-21-12 *vampire
10.3 -- Moniker Challenge Real Men Will Victoria Dahl read 11-7-12
10.10 -- Back to School Princess in the Spotlight Meg Cabot read 9-30-12 *I graduated in 2003
15.10- Fancy Free The Lost Hero Rick Riordan read 10-4-12
20.4 - Author! Author! - Sarah the Librarian's task: Family Celebrations
3: My parents - The Officer Says "I Do" Jeanette Murry Read 9-30-12
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Marscha's task: Love to Dance
Option 3: Original Sin Allison Brennan read 10-7-12
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sam's task: The Show Must Go On
4. We Will Rock You - Somebody To Love Never Love a Highlander Maya Banks read 10-26-12
20.9 - Lucky Me - Emily Bookshelf's task: Fall Months
Option A: Ink Flamingos Karen Olson read 9-6-12
25.5 -- Stacie MI’s Task: Water, Water Everywhere!
1. Gas:
B. Love in a Nutshell Janet Evanovich read 10-20-12
2. Liquid:
A. Hot Pursuit Christina Skye read 10-13-12
25.7 - Kate S's task: Fun Fall Activities
The World Series: Déjà Dead Kathy Reichs read 9-13-12
Black Friday: Flawless Sara Shepard Read 10-10-12
30.5 -- Butterflycager's task: Fall Shelf-Cleaning
3. Dingley Falls by Michael Malone Wicked Lovely Melissa Marr read 9-18-12
6. Three Junes by Julia Glass – Eleventh Grade Burns Heather Brewer read 10-18-12
30.6 -- Keltie Lee's task: Reading through Disneyworld
Option 4: Tommorowland Shadow and Bone Leigh Bardugo read 10-28-12
Option 6: Main Street Bending the Rules Susan Anderson read 9-6-12
30.10 - Delicious Dee/Fran's task: A Rocky Horror Halloween
1. A. Midnight for Charlie Bone Jenny Nimmo read 9-26-12
3. A. Princess in Love Meg Cabot read 10-22-12
30.11 - Peebee’s Task: Summer Smashes Not Fall Forgotten
#1: P!nk: Blow Me (One Last Kiss)
B. Song: Seduction of a Highland Lass Maya Banks read 10-17-12
#3: Carly Rae Jepsen: Call Me Maybe (Video)
A. Singer: Dying for Chocolate Diane Mott Davidson Read 9-2-12
30.12 -- Coralie's task: A Tour of Melbourne, Australia
Stop 5: My Spy Christina Skye Read 9-16-12 *on list since 2009
Stop 11: His Mistress By Morning Elizabeth Boyle Read 10-9-12
50.1 - ♥Robin♥'s Task: Family Ties
Read 1 book from 3 different family members.
1.My Mom
Option A: In Bed with a Highlander Maya Banks read 9-28-12
3. Robin -
Option A: Tenth Grade Bleeds Heather Brewer read 9-9-12
4.My Oldest Son aka Big J
Option A: To Sin With a Stranger Kathryn Caskie Read 10-22-12
total points: 390
Readerboard ID: JENBENT50.1 - ♥Robin♥'s Task: Family Ties
1A: Mom - historical genre
Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
3A: Robin - YA genre
Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt
Carol Rifka Brunt is a Goodreads Author.
5A: Roo - part of a series
There's Nothing to Be Afraid Of (Sharon McCone, #7) by Marcia Muller
Points this task: 50
Total points: 720
Goodreads authors: 20
Big books: 500+ (4)
30.4 -- DLMRose's task: They Must Know Something1. Boxall’s 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
Northanger Abbey (Barnes & Noble Classics)(1817) by Jane Austen (Paperback, 251 pages)
2. The Next Best Book Club
Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell (2004) by Susanna Clarke (Paperback, 1006 pages)
**** Big Books**** 1006 pages
445 + 30 = 475
Tasks Completed: 21
Points for this post: 30
Points thus far: 445 + 30 = 475
Books read: 34
Pages read: 12,148
Read but not claimed: 02
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books:
(2) 500+
(0) 750+
(1) 1,000+
ANGIE CA20.5 Love to Dance
Book: Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
Notes: 3) baLleT
25.4 Fall into TV
Book 1: The Farm by Emily McKay
Notes: Rolled a 3. 3A) Science Fiction; I read an ARC.
Book 2: The Selection by Kiera Cass
Notes: 3D) Published in April.
30.6 Reading through Disneyworld
Book 1: Monstrous Beauty by Elizabeth Fama
Notes: 1) Fantasy
Book 2: Always Me by Kelly Riad
Notes: 7) YA; Approved for length in post #1724.
This Post: 75
Points to Date: 665
Task 25.2 - Sharing the love
Option D (book recommended to me by GR friend Peggy Z after I read and rated the first in the series): Changeless by Gail Carriger **GR Author**
Option F (shadow on the cover): The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Total GR Authors = 10
Challenge total = 545
Andy P.Task # 25.5 Stacie MIO's Task: Water, Water, Everywhere
1. Gas
Option B. Book with a predominately green cover
A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
top 2/3 of cover is green. plus flip flops and the stick the boy is carrying have green alsoand
2. Liquid
Option C Chemical Symbol H20 found in the title
High Country by Nevada BarrThere are 2 H's in high and there is an O in country
Titch5.4 - In Honor of Your Birthday: Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins p26 - 26/4
10.3 -- Moniker Challenge: Destined to Play - Indigo Bloome
10.8 -- Fall TV: Hostile Witness - Rebecca Forster Silent Witness on BBC1 in the UK
10.9 -- 9...10...11: Love Killers - Jackie Collins 2+3+6= 11
15.3 Bookends:
A: The Way You Look Tonight
B: Suzanne Collins
15.10- Fancy Free: Reflected in You - Sylvia Day
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Marscha's task: Love to Dance: A Life For A Life - Tim Ellis option 3
20.9 - Lucky Me - Emily Bookshelf's task: Fall Months: Poison Study - Maria V. Snyder option A
Points this post: 105
Total points: 105
Readerboard Name= Lindy-LaneTask 25.6-Reading for the Video Game Junkie!... pick 2 books from 2 different options:
I picked option #1 (Hallo 3..read any book in a series with at least 3 published books) and I read
Wild Man Creek by Robyn Carr 361 pages (11.3)I also picked option #5 (Portal...read a book with the genre "mystery") and I read
The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen *[this is a GRA] 419 pages (11.9)Points earned for this task:25
Points Achieved to date:445
Total # of Goodreads Authors: 13
Total # of Big Books: 1
500+ = (1)
700+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Readerboard Name= Lindy-LaneTask 50.1-Family Ties!...read 1 book from 3 different family members:
I chose family member #1 (Mom...option B: read a book about the Amish) and I read
The Captive Heart by Dale Cramer 352 pages (10.26)I also chose family member #2 (Step-Dad...option C: read a book whose author's initials can be found in CROSSWORDPUZZLE) and I
read
Hothouse Orchid by Stuart Woods 400 pages (11.11)My final choice was family member #3 (Robin...option A: read a book with young adult or paranormal listed as the genre) and I
read
Rift by Andrea Cremer *[this is a GRA] 431 pages (11.13)Points earned for this task:50
Points Achieved to date:495
Total # of Goodreads Authors: 14
Total # of Big Books: 1
500+ = (1)
700+ (0)
1000+ (0)
BJ Rose2 new tasks
10.4 -- Water Signs
Read a book by an author who was born under a Water sign.
Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
Karen Marie Moning was born on November 1, thus a Scorpio (I used Author Birthdays list as my source)
25.8 -- Mstan's task: The Long, the Short, and the Diacritical
A. Author's last name is at least 10 letters long: Lisa Scottoline
Mistaken Identity by Lisa Scottoline
B. Author uses at least one initial in her name: J.D. Robb
Born in Death by J.D. Robb
Points this post = 35
Total Points = 800
Tasks Completed = 43
Pages read = 21,926
Readerboard Name: Barbara★5.2 -- Do It Again --
Nevermore - James Patterson♥
(also fits 15.4, option 3, author named James)
James Patterson is a GRA
10.10 -- Back to School -- The Funhouse - Dean Koontz
(published 1980)
20.2 -- Barbara★'s task: Calling All Animal Lovers --
- Annette Blair♥ (option 1, cat on cover)
Annette Blair is a GRA
30.2 -- Sheila/Kathy G's task: Goodreads - Good Friends --
Option 1: Night Sins - Tami Hoag
(book #44 on Sheila's list)
BIG BOOK TICKET = 540 pages
Option 2: Ella Enchanted - Gail Carson Levine
(book #145 on list)
Points Earned This Post: 65
Points Achieved to Date: 855
Goodreads Authors: 34
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (7)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Task 15.6I read
by David K. Randall. There are clouds in the background behind the pillow.Previous points: 265
New total: 280
Total tasks: 12
Total books: 17
20.4 Family CelebrationsOption 3: "Romance" listed as a genre on book's main page
Rabbit Redux by John Updike
20.8 Mormon's Among Us
Anne Perry is on the "Approved List" on the Help page
The Cater Street Hangman by Anne Perry
25.4 Fall Into TV
I rolled a 3: Once Upon a Time
Option B: 'Prince' in the title
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia by Samuel Johnson
Option C: #17 (today) off the most read books of the year list
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
***At 550 pages, The Book Thief is a Big Book***
***Markus Zusak is a GR Author***
30.3 Back by Popular Demand
On Writing by Stephen King
and
Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
Stephen King is Joe Hill's Father
Post Total: 95
Season Total: 885
Tasks Complete: 51
PUTTERPAL30.5- Fall Shelf Cleaning
1- Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson
2- The Road to Paris by Nikki Grimes
50.1- Family Ties
1A- My Girlfriend's Boyfriend by Elodia Strain
5C- Previously Engaged by Elodia Strain
6C- Girl in a Blue Dress by Gaynor Arnold
Points this post- 80
Total Points- 435
Kimber25.5 Water, Water Everywhere!
Option 1B - Predominately green cover
by Kim McMahillKim McMahill is a GRA
Option 3B - authors initials in "iceberg"
by Elle Casey(ebook verification line 817)
Elle Casey is a GRA
This task: 25
Tasks completed: 16
GRA: 16
Total: 380
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥25.6 Chaitra's task: Reading for the Video Game Junkie!
Option 1:We'll Always Have Summer
Option 3:The Hunger Games
Jenny Han is a GRA.
Book Approval for Options 1 & 3
Points Earned This Task:25
Points Achieved to Date: 845/1110
Goodreads Authors: 23
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (1)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Finished50.1 Family ties
A Walk Across the Sun COrban Addison/ 1a - historical fiction
The Collaborator MIrza Waheed / 4a red cover (http://prism.talis.com/rotherham/item... my cover)
Pears on a Willow Tree Leslie Pietrzyk / 6c- initials in ADOPTASHELTERDOG
Task points 50
Total points460
Rudy10.3 Moniker Challenge
Murder on Gramercy Park by Victoria Thompson
Author's 1st name begins with the letter V
Task points 10
Total points 240
Books read 21
Task completed 19
10.1 Show You Care, Be AwareAlphas by Lisi Harrison
15.7 Show Your Stripes
Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck
Points this post = 25
Total points = 135
Readerboard Name: Jill ReneeTask - 20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sam's task: The Show Must Go On
3.Legally Blonde - Read a book shelved as "chick-lit"
Backseat Saints by Joshilyn Jackson
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 345
Books Read this Task: 1
Total Books Read: 24
GR Authors: 12
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Results; Megan L15.10 - Fancy Free
Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 135
Tasks Completed: 12
Books read: 12
Pages Read: 5,970
Audiobook minutes listened: 571
GR Authors: 9
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
Amy D.20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Carly's task: The Doctor is Calling....
Option 4: The Doctor's Wife - Read a book with "romance" as a genre on its main page.
Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor
Claiming Goodreads Author Ticket
Claiming Big Book Ticket (517p)
Points this Post: 20
Total points: 145
Tasks Completed: 7
Books read: 8
GR Authors: 4
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
20.3 - Best Review - Paul's task: Homage to Comic Books2.Read a book with the genre "Romance" listed on its Goodreads home page.
by Michele BardsleyPoints this Post: 20
Total points: 690
Tasks Completed: 41
Books read: 56
GR Authors: 40
Big Books: 500+(3), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
Nick KY30.1 Ms Anderson's Task
I rolled a 3 and 6, certainly not the choices I would have made. But I made do with it.
Roll of 3. Read a book that is letters. I read Letters on the Short Story, the Drama & Other Literary Topics by Anton Chekhov 346 pages
Roll of 6. Read a book translated from a language you do not speak. I read The Duel by Anton Chekhov, translated from the Russian, which I do not speak. 128 pages
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 1,005
Pages read: 20,931
Big Books: 500 + (2)
30.10 - A Rocky Horror Halloween2.B. a book with Horror listed as a genre on its main page:
The Daylight Gate by Jeanette Winterson
3.A.a book that is the third in a series:
The Numbered Account. by Ann Bridge (Julia Probyn #3)
Total points 670
ohhh lots of ppl starting to get really close to finishing!! can't wait to see!!
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25.1 Food Network Challenge
#1B You Are Not a Stranger Here by Adam Haslett.
**Adam Haslett is a Goodreads Author.**
#3B Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain. This book was #10 on the Most Popular Books Published in 2012 list.
**Susan Cain is a Goodreads Author.**
Points claimed in this post: 25
Total points claimed: 180
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 12
Pages this task: 591
Total pages: 3477
Big books total: 1
Goodreads Authors: 4