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JACKIE NC20.5 - Bigger is Better - Marscha's task: Love to Dance
Option 3:
The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley
Author's initials AB are in BALLET
Alan Bradley is a Goodreads author.
Points this task: 20
Total Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets:
BUTTERFLYCAGER5.5 - By the Sea - Lake of Sorrows by Erin Hart
Erin Hart is a Goodreads Author.
5.6 - An Apple a Day -
An Apple for the Creature edited by Charlaine Harris
An Apple for the Creature is an anthology which contains a story by Ilona Andrews, who is a Goodreads Author.
10.1 -- Show You Care, Be Aware - The Marriage Bureau for Rich People by Farahad Zama
10.4 -- Water Signs - The Serpent's Shadow by Mercedes Lackey, whose birthday is June 24th.
30.1 - Ms. Anderson's task: How Do I Say This...?
I rolled a 1 and a 6.
For 1, I read a play: Women's Minyan by Naomi Ragen.
For 6, I read The Library of Shadows by Mikkel Birkegaard, which was originally written in Danish. The only language I speak is English.
30.11 - Peebee’s Task: Summer Smashes Not Fall Forgotten
#3: Carly Rae Jepsen: Call Me Maybe
A: Singer - The Roots of the Olive Tree by Courtney Miller Santo
Courtney Miller Santo is a Goodreads Author.
#4: Flo Rida: Whistle
B: Song - bird on cover - Jana Bibi's Excellent Fortunes: A Novel by Betsy Woodman
Points this post: 90
Total challenge points: 90
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 8
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
20.4Option 3
I read Splendor by Anna Godbersen
this book has romance listed as a genre.
Total points:20
Emmalita30.6 Keltie Lee's task: Reading through Disneyworld
The Distant Hours by Kate Morton
Option 6: This is fiction.
The Distant Hours is a big book with 576 pages; claiming ticket
Seed by Ania Ahlborn
Option 5: This is listed as Horror
Ania Ahlborn is a Goodreads author; claiming ticket
This post: 30
Total points to date: 30
Goodread authors: 1
Big book tickets: 1
Total tasks completed: 1
SOELO20.1 Still Clinging to Summer Vacation
I read Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture which is about the building of the dome on the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy. I was lucky enough to visit Florence in 2007 and was blown away by the cathedral and its Duomo as well as the adjacent Baptistery, which also plays a part in narrative.
20.4 Family Celebrations
Using option four, I read Ruby Slippers, Golden Tears which has Fairy Tales listed on its main page.
Points this post: 40
Total so far: 40
ALICIA T10.10 Back to School
I read Black House by Peter Straub, which was first published in 2001. (I graduated in 2008.)
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 10
Keltie Lee5.6 - An Apple a Day
Siren in Waiting Texas Sirens 5 by Sophie OakGRA
*Siren in Waiting. Apple variety is Sops in Wine*
30.9 Fall Happenings
Book 1:
Complete Stories and Poems by Edgar Allan Poe
*approved in help thread post #8*
Book 2:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
*book # 117 on the Political Thrillers list*
Points this post: 35
Total points: 90/1110
Tasks: 6
Books: 8
Goodreads Authors: 5
Sheila5.1 - I Did It!
I Still Have It... I Just Can't Remember Where I Put It: Confessions of a Fiftysomething by Rita Rudner5.5 - By the Sea
Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper5.6 - An Apple a Day
Helsinki White by James Thompson
The name of the apple is The White Astrachian Apple
5.8 - Festival of Lights
Crossfire by Jeanette Windleapproved in help thread
5.9 - Colder AND Bigger!
Dirty Work by Stuart Woods9th in the Stone Barrington series
10.3 -- Moniker Challenge
Jar City by Arnaldur IndridasonTotal Points = 120
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Marscha's task: Love to DanceOption 3 - Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor (L & T are found in the word BALLET)
***Laini Taylor is a Goodreads Author***
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 40
Total Tasks Completed: 3
Total Books Read: 5 (including non-claimed)
Total Pages Read: 2900 (including partial reads)
Total GoodReads Authors: 1
Total Big Books: 500+ (2), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
STACIE MITask 30.8 - Fall Holidays
I decided to do options 3 and 5.
For option 3, I decided to read several children's books, all of which were approved in the task help thread:
by H.A. Rey - 208 pg
by Stan Berenstain - 160 pg
by Marilyn Sadler - 48 pg
by Stan Berenstain - 32 pg
by Mercer Mayer - 24 pg
by Gina Mayer - 24 pg
by Mercer Mayer - 24 pgThat should add up to 520 pages
For 5, I read:
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
The title is encased in a circle.
Points this task: 30
Total points: 105
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 15
Pages read: 2474
Goodreads authors: 1
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Nick KY30.11 PeeBee’s Summer Smashes not Fall Forgotten
I chose a singer and a movie that I like:
Singer: 1.A. Pink. Title with a symbol substitution for a letter – I read An Uncommon History of Common Things by Bethanne Patrick, which has a soccer ball substituted for an “o” in “Uncommon”:
304 pagesSong: 5.B. In honor of the movie “Men in Black” I chose a book with an author named Smith. – Those in Peril by Wilbur A. Smith. 400 pages
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 100
Pages Read: 1,990
Sandy MN20.3 - Best Review - Paul's task: Homage to Comic Books
Option 2
Rolled 2
Genre: Romance
Carpe Corpus by Rachel Caine
20.4 - Author! Author! - Sarah the Librarian's task: Family Celebrations
Option 3
Genre: Romance
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley
Goodreads Author
Total Points: 70
Total GR Authors: 2
15.3 BookendBoth book option (S-S) and (A-A)
Signs and WondersBy Alex Adena
Approved for length #483
15.5- A Drop in the Bucket
A Quick Biteby Lynsay Sands, this is book 1 of the Argeneau series that has 17 published books in the series
15.8 - 'Cause This Is Thriller
Song - Baby Be Mine Demon Hunter and Baby by Anna Elliot
Approved for length #163
Goodreads Author
30.8 -- Laurie ME's task: Fall Holidays
3. Wear Something Gaudy Day
by Sue Ann JaffarianGoodreads Author
5. Look for Circles Day
by Marcia Lynn McClureGoodreads Author
Points this Post: 75
Total points: 75
Tasks Completed: 4
Books read: 5
GR Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Mod
5.10 - What Else Can I Read?
From the Gone Girl list: Too Late to Say Goodbye: A True Story of Murder and Betrayal by Ann Rule
10.9 -- 9...10...11
The Canal House by Mark Lee 353 pages 3+5+3= 11
10.10 -- Back to School
The Last Good Kiss by James Crumley
I graduated from high school in the 70's, this book was first published in 1978.
total= 50
Readerboard Name: Jill ReneeTask - 25.1 - Mrs. Soule's task: Food Network Challenge
1. Cupcake Wars
A. Read a book with a cupcake on the cover.
by Leslie Meier3. The Next Food Network Star
B. Read the next big thing by choosing a book from the following list:
Most Popular Books Published In 2012
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
#2 on the List
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 55
Books Read This Post: 2
Total Books Read: 4
TJ10.1 Show You Care, Be Aware
Karen Docter is a Good Reads Author
Total Points this Post: 10
Total Points Earned: 15
Total Books Read: 2
Good Read Authors:1
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
I know it's early on in the challenge, but I'm afraid I already need to move a book.In message #66 (on Sept 5th), I posted task 15.5, A Drop in the Bucket: The Wee Free Men (Discworld, #30). I would like to remove that from my total, and instead claim the following:
20.7 The Show Must Go On
I chose option 4, "We Will Rock You"
The Wee Free Men (Discworld, #30) by Terry Pratchett
Keyword: "Free" from "I Want to Break Free".
Previous total: 60 points
-15 points, + 20 points...
New total: 65 points
I hope this is clear enough, mods! Thank you!
10.2 Trick or TreatA Hat Full of Sky by Terry Pratchett
The main character, and many other characters, are all witches. Definitely a classic halloween costume!
Points This Post: 10
Total Points:75
Tasks Completed: 5
Total Books: 5
Pages Read: 1,566
GoodReads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
JACKIE NC10.3 -- Moniker Challenge
Ghost of a Chance by Yasmine Galenorn
Yasmine Galenorn is a Goodreads author.
Points this task: 10
Total Points: 30
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets:
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥5.2 - Do It Again- Read a book that would also work for another task in this challenge.
1. Pretty Little Liars
Would work for: Task 5.4 In Honor of Your Birthday.
My Birthday: On the 11th
Chose From:Page 11 Post 531
Sara Shepard is a GRA
Points Earned This Task: 5
Points Achieved to Date:60/1110
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥15.5 A Drop in the Bucket-Read one book from a series that has at least 10 published books
1. Dark Blue: Color Me Lonely
TrueColors 12 Book Series: Book 1
Points Earned This Task:15
Points Achieved to Date: 75/1110
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
30.11 Summer Smashes Not Fall ForgottenOption 1-A: Title with a symbol
Swamplandia! by Karen Russell (Goodreads Author)
Option 3-B: Title includes 'call'
The Call: A Novel by Yannick Murphy
Points this post: 30
Total points: 60
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 4
Pages read: 1140
Goodreads authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
10.2 - Trick or Treat!A Conspiracy of Kings - approved in task help thread msg #12 - the costume would include having a hook in place of a hand and Byzantine costume (Eugenides/Gen in the book)
15.6 - Chasin' Those Clouds Away
30.7 - Sassafrass's task: Title Train
Everything Beautiful Began After and After the Apocalypse
Tasks completed: 6/61
Books read: 8
Points claimed in this post: 55
Total points claimed: 105
Jayme VA10.8 -- Fall TV
One of my all time favorite tv shows is the Gilmore Girls so I read St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves by Karen Russell
Karen Russell is a goodreads author.
Points this task: 10
Total Points: 25
Goodreads Authors: Karen Russell
Big Books: 500+: 1
Readerboard Name= Lindy-LaneTask 15.1- See the Sea!...read a book set in a country that is land-locked (book A) & read a book set in a country bordered by a sea or ocean (book B):
For book A (land-locked) I read
(set in Botswana)Blue Shoes and Happiness by Alexander McCall Smith *[this is a GRA] 256 pages (9.7)For book B (boradered by a sea/ocean) I read
(set in England)Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier *[this is a GRA] 352 pages (9.1)Points earned for this task: 15
Points Achieved to date: 20
Total # of Goodreads Authors: 2
Total # of Big Books:
500+ = (0)
700+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Sheila5.10 - What Else Can I Read?
Read-Alikes: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
From this list I listened to In the Bleak Midwinter by Julia Spencer-Fleming
**NOTE - I loved this book and have added this website to my favorites. Thanks.
10.4 -- Water Signs
The Rosewood Casket: Library Edition by Sharyn McCrumb
Sharyn McCrumb is a Pisces born February 26, 1948
Total Points = 135
30.10 - Delicious Dee/Fran's task: A Rocky Horror Halloween3B. Read a book with a title/subtitle containing one of the following words- 'long', 'release', 'history' or 'premiere'.
by John Shirley4A. Choose a book set in a time period that you would like to visit if you got caught in a Time Warp.
by Kristen Painter (Goodreads Author)It is set in a future where all kinds of supes come out and humans know they exist.
Points this Post: 30
Total points: 90
Tasks Completed: 3
Books read: 6
GR Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Mod
read Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson by MaryJanice Davidson
15.10 Fancy Free read Eve and Adam by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant (GRA)
20.2 Calling All Animal Lovers Option 1
read
by Carl Hiaasen20.7 The Show Must Go On Lion King Option read Wake by Amanda Hocking Wake is found in Hakuna Matata and No Worries.
Points this Post: 70
Total points- 140
Tasks Completed: 9
Books read: 10
Pages Read : 3,127
GR Authors: 6
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
hpaddict20.3 Homage to Comic Books
The Distant Land of My Father by Bo Caldwelloption 2, rolled a 1 - the main character, Anna, grows from 4-18 through most of the book
this task = 20
challenge total = 20
BJ Rose1 new task
10.5 -- Time Warp Read a book that involves time travel.
The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning has time travel on the main page
Points this post = 10
Total Points = 10
Tasks Completed = 1
Total Pages = 356
ANGIE CA30.10 A Rocky Horror Halloween
Book 1: The Reapers Are the Angels by Alden Bell
Notes: 2A) Science Fiction
Book 2: Flutter by Amanda Hocking
Notes: 5B) Romance
This Post: 30
Points to Date: 35
30.8 -- Laurie ME's task: Fall Holidays*Repost*
3. Wear Something Gaudy Day
by Sue Ann JaffarianGoodreads Author
5. Look for Circles Day
by Marcia Lynn McClure The circle is the pocket watch on the cover
Goodreads Author
Points this Post: 30
Total points: 75
Tasks Completed: 4
Books read: 5
GR Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
5.7 - Whats Your Name Again?The Accused by John Grisham - John is the 2nd most popular name.
John Grisham is also a GR Author
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 5
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
GR Authors: 1
Big Books:
5.7 - What's Your Name AgainSusan Orlean. The Bullfighter Checks Her Makeup the Bullfighter Checks Her Makeup the Bullfighter Checks Her Makeup
Susan is on the list.
Points so far. 5
Woohoo! I'm on the board
Task 10.4 -- Water SignsJoanna Russ was a Pisces
Born: February 22, 1937 in New York, New York, The United States
Pisces (February 18 - March 20)
Picnic on Paradise (1968) by Joanna Russ (Paperback, 152 pages)
Nebula Award Nominee for Novel (1968)
00 + 10 = 10
Tasks Completed: 01
Points for this post: 10
Points thus far: 00 + 10 = 10
Books read: 1
Pages read: 152
Read but not claimed: 4
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
5.5 – By the Sea The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
+ 5 Points
15.9 – Starry, Starry Night
The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker+15 Points
20.9 – Lucky Me – Emily Bookshelf’s task: Fall Months
Option B:published 2010
Blank Confession by Pete Hautman
+20 Points
Points this Post: 40
Grand Total: 40
Jodi210.5 Time Warp
When You Reach Me
25.5 Water, Water Everywhere!
1C: Read a book with clouds or fog visible on the cover.
2C: Read a book with at least 2 H’s and 1 O in the book’s title, subtitle, and/or author’s name.
The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things
Points this task: 35
Total points: 95
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 9
SARAH THE LIBRARIAN10.4 -- Water Signs
Almost Home by Joan Bauer
Bauer was born July 12, making her a Cancer (June 20-July 22).
I read a publisher's advance copy.
10.9 -- 9...10...11
Personal Effects by E.M. Kokie
This book has 352 pages. 3+5+2=10
E.M. Kokie is a GRA.
15.3 Bookends
I chose the one book option.
The Drowned Vault by N.D. Wilson
Title is T-T and author is N-N.
N.D. Wilson is a GRA.
15.7 - Show Your Stripes
by Hal JohnsonThere is a tiger on the right side of the cover.
Hal Johnson is a GRA.
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sam's task: The Show Must Go On
1. Wicked: Matilda by Roald Dahl
This book is shelved as "Fantasy."
20.9 - Lucky Me - Emily Bookshelf's task: Fall Months
I chose Option A.
The Impossible Rescue: The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure by Martin W. Sandler
The author's last name begins with "S."
Points this post: 90
Total points: 90
Tasks completed: 6
GRA: 3
Big Books 500+(), 750+ (), 1000+()
5.1 - I Did it! Confessions of a Not-So-Dead Libido by Peggy Webb5.10 - What Else Can I Read? The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by A.N. Roquelaure (This is a Read-Alikes for Fifty Shades of Grey)
20.9 - Lucky Me - Emily Bookshelf's task: Fall Months Thirst by Claire Farrell (Approved for length in post 1519)
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 140/1110
Tasks Completed: 7
Books Read: 10
Pages read: 2446
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥15.7 - Show Your Stripes-"Tiger" in title OR a tiger on the cover.
Tiger, Tiger
Points Earned This Task: 15
Points Achieved to Date: 90/1110
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
5.1 - I Did It
The Confessions of Max Tivoli by Andrew Sean Greer
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 15
Tasks completed: 2
The Confessions of Max Tivoli by Andrew Sean Greer
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 15
Tasks completed: 2
Coralie5.5 By the Sea
I Can Jump Puddles
5.8 Festival of Lights
The roof of the building in top left corner is on fire.
5.10 What Else Can I Read?
From the list for The Magician King
Brida
10.2 Trick or Treat
My Halloween costume is a Viking.
Viking's Dawn
10.4 Water Signs
Lord of Emperors by Guy Gavriel Kay who was born on November 7th.
10.6 The Rocky Horror Picture Show
From page 9 of the list
The Magic Pudding
Total points 75
Cindy ALI've been waiting for the final tasks to come out, looking forward to a great fall! Happy reading everyone!
5.1 I Did It:
The Confession of Brother Haluin by Ellis Peters
10.5 Time Warp:
An Accidental Goddess by Linnea Sinclair
Time travel on genre page.
Linnea Sinclair is a Goodreads Author.
10.7 School Supplies:
by Liz JasperBlackboard on cover.
Liz Jasper is a Goodreads Author.
Points in this post - 25
Total Points - 25/1110
Books - 3/86
Pages - 1641
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books:500+ - (0), 750+ - (0),1000+ - (0)
15.5 - A Drop in the BucketA book from a series that has at least 10 published books:
Landed Gently by Alan Hunter
This is the 4th book in a series of 44.
15.6 - Chasin' Those Clouds Away
A book with clouds on the cover:
Death of a Gentle Lady by M.C. Beaton
Total points 50
Keltie Lee10.8 -- Fall TV
Two to Love by Sophie Oak GRA
*one of my favourite TV shows is Two and a Half Men*
30.7 Title Train
Book 1:
A Table for Three by Lainey Reese
*Last word Three*
Book 2:
Three to Ride by Sophie OakGRA
*First word Three*
Points this post: 40
Total points: 130/1110
Tasks: 8
Books: 11
Goodreads Authors: 7
20.9 - Lucky Me - Emily Bookshelf's task: Fall Months Thirst by Claire Farrell (Approved for length in post 1519) Published November 28th 2010Points this post: 20
Total Points: 140/1110
Tasks Completed: 7
Books Read: 10
Pages read: 2446
Michelle WI15.8 ‘Cause This is Thriller
Song: The Girl is Mine
Book: The Girl Who Fell from the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow ***** (the word Girl is in both titles)
20.3 Homage to Comic Books
Option 2: (rolled 3) science fiction genre
Outbreak by Robin Cook
20.10 Group Read
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith (posted in group thread, message 11)
***** Heidi W. Durrow is a GR author *****
Points This Post: 55
Total Points: 85
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 5
Goodreads Authors: 1
20.3 - Best Review - Paul's task: Homage to Comic BooksOPTION 2: I rolled a 4 (Humor):
Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me by Chelsea Handler
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sam's task: The Show Must Go On
1. Wicked - A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin **Big Book Ticket - 835 pages
Total Points = 40
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling
(Halloween costume: wizard)
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 10
Tasks completed: 1