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25.5 Water, Water Everywhere2. Liquid, Option C: Ashes of <Honor by Seanan McGuire
3. Solid, Option A: ICEd by Karen Marie Moning
Seanan McGuire is a GR Author
Tasks completed this post: 1
Points this post: 25
Total points: 205
GR Authors (total): 7
Books read (total): 14
Andy P.Task # 10.4 Water Signs:
Read a book by an author born under a water signHard Truth by Nevada Barr.
Nevada Barr was born on March 1st making her a Pisces. Her birthdate is given on her GoodReads author page.
10.1 show you care, be aware
The Pink Fairy Book by Andrew LangPoints for task 10 pts
Total pts - 10 pts
30.12 A Tour of Melbourne AustraliaStop 5. Melbourne Museum and Carlton Gardens
Spell Bound by Rachel Hawkins
On TBR since June 29, 2011
Stop 11. William Street
The Lonely Hearts Club by Elizabeth Eulberg
Points this post = 30
Total Points = 190
Kimber20.5 Love To Dance
Option 3: Author w/initials in the word BALLET
The Butterfly Forest by Tom Lowe
Tom Lowe is a GRA
This Task: 20
Tasks completed: 17
GRA: 17
Total: 400
Kristi CO 10.10 Back to School
A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
I graduated from high school the year this book was published (1999).
A Clash of Kings is a big book at 969 pages (Kindle edition)
20.7 The Show Must Go On
#2 The Lion King: HAKUNA MATATA and NO WORRIES
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling
Anagrammed word: o-u-t
Points this post: 30
Total points: 185
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 12
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500=1, 750=2, 1000=1
Emily Bookshelf5.9 - Colder AND Bigger!
Nine appears in the total number of pages - 239
Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery
20.3 - Best Review
Option 2 #6 - Classic/published before I was born
I was born in the 1980s and this was published in 1915
Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery
20.4 - Author! Author!
Option 3 - Romance
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
20.6 - Seasoned Reader
Option 4 - Romance
Shadowfell by Juliet Marillier, who is a GRA
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter
#1 - fantasy
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
Points this post: 85
Goodread Authors This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 4
Total Big Book Tickets: 4
Total Points: 235
SARAH THE LIBRARIAN5.8 - Festival of Lights
edited by Ellen DatlowEllen Datlow is a GRA.
15.5- A Drop in the Bucket
The Walking Dead, Vol. 13: Too Far Gone by Robert Kirkman
There are 17 volumes published so far.
20.3 - Best Review - Paul's task: Homage to Comic Books
I chose option 2 and rolled a 2.
Insurgent by Veronica Roth
"Romance" is listed on the main page.
Veronica Roth is a GRA.
At 525 pages, this is a Big Book.
25.1 - Mrs. Soule's task: Food Network Challenge
1B: The Corn Maiden and Other Nightmares by Joyce Carol Oates
This is a collection of short stories by Oates.
3B: The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan
This was #57 on the list when I chose it in September.
At 585 pages, this is a Big Book.
25.3 - Ashley FL's task: Naming the Storm
A: Shadowlands by Kate Brian
Kate is on the Atlantic 2015 list.
I read an ARC.
B: Come August, Come Freedom: The Bellows, The Gallows, and The Black General Gabriel by Gigi Amateau
cOMe auguST, come fReedom
Points this post: 90
Total points: 505
Tasks completed: 30
GRA: 17
Big Books 500+(4), 750+ (), 1000+()
Task 50.1 - Family Ties2. Robin's Step-Dad
Option B. Serious by John McEnroe (book about sports or athletes)
3. Robin
Option B.
(bird on cover)6. Robin's Furry Kids
Option C. The Lotus Eaters: A Novel by Tatjana Soli (initials in ADOPT A SHELTERDOG)
Tatjana Soli is a Goodreads author
Points this post: 50
Tasks completed this post: 1
GR authors this post: 1
Total points: 400
Total tasks completed: 24
Total Goodreads authors: 9
Correction:Task # 25.7 Fun fall activities
Animal Attraction by Paige Tyler
World Series - Alaska Werewolves #1
Millie's Second Chance by Dixie Lynn Dwyer
Remove Millie's Second Chance from Wedding anniversary option
Add Millie's Second Chance to Black Friday option - book purchased after 9/1/12 (purchased 10/23/12)
Keltie Lee5.9 - Colder AND Bigger!
Breakaway
by Deirdre Martin
*#9 in the New York Blades Series*
30.3 Back by Popular Demand
Book 1:
The Undomestic Goddess
by Sophie Kinsella
Book 2:
The Hopeless Romantic's Handbook: A Novel
by Gemma Townley
*Sophie Kinsella and Gemma Townley are sisters*
Points this post: 35
Total points: 1080/1110
Tasks: 60
Books: 83
Goodreads Authors: 18
30.4 -- DLMRose's task: They Must Know Something1. Boxall's 1001 Books
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
2. Next Best Book Club
The Baker's Daughter by Sarah McCoy
Sarah McCoy is a Goodreads author.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 1110
GR authors: 30
Readerboard name: Evana5.2 Do It Again
Read a book that would work for another task
25.2 Water, Water, Everywhere
2A - Read a book with visible water on the cover
by Clive Cussler10.3 Moniker Challenge
Read a book written by an author whose first, middle, or last name starts with I, Q, U, V, X, Y, or Z.
The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar
15.8 'Cause This Is a Thriller
Read a book with a word from one of the album's song titles.
Song - Baby Be Mine
Odds Are, You're Going to Be Exalted by Alonzo L. Gaskill
25.4 JennRenee's task: Fall into T.V.
I rolled a 3.
3B - Read a book with one of the following words in the title - Apple, snow, white, witch
Snow by Orhan Pamuk
3C - Read a book from the Most Read Books This Year list
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Points this post: 55
Points to date: 945
GR authors to date: 7
Big books to date: 3
congrats Lois! almost there Keltie Lee!!!
50.1 - ♥Robin♥ - Family Ties3C - Author named Robin - Virgin River by Robyn Carr - spelling variation approved in the help thread.
4B - book set in WWII - City of Women by David R. Gillham
6C - author's initials found in "aDoptashElterdog" Room by ***Goodreads Author Emma Donoghue
Points this post: 50
Total Points: 555/1110
Tasks Completed: 26
Books Read: 40
GoodReads Authors: 16
Big Books: 500+ (3), 750+ (), 1000+ (1)
Mod
I rolled a 6, so read two books from Elementary.
For my first, I chose option A and read File M for Murder, with mystery as a genre.
For my second book, I chose option B and read High Fidelity, set in London.
25.5 -- Stacie MI’s Task: Water, Water Everywhere!
I chose option 1C and read
, with clouds/mist on the cover.I also chose option 3A and read Of Mice and Men, with "ice" in the word Mice.
Total points: 950
10.7 -- School SuppliesComputer on front cover of
by Gertrude Chandler Warner10.8 -- Fall TV
One of my new favorite TV shows is : Who Do You Think You Are?
The word "Who" is in the title of the TV show and in the book I read:
The Boy Who Lost His Face by Louis Sachar
15.6 - Chasin' Those Clouds Away
Clouds on the cover approved on the help thread.
by Avi15.9 - Starry, Starry Night
Read a book with “star” in the title/subtitle. Plurals, possessives, variations and compound words all work.
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
25.7 - Kate S's task: Fun Fall Activities
The National Bookfest: - Lois Lowry is on list for 2012.
Gossamer by Lois Lowry
My Wedding Anniversary: - book with 'morning' in title:
Seal Morning by Rowena Farre
50.1 - ♥Robin♥'s Task: Family Ties
1.My Mom Option C flowers on cover:
by Steven Galloway3. Robin Option B Bird on cover
by Jean Craighead George6.Saturn and Murphy-My Furry Kids
Option C ADOPTASHELTERDOG Author initials A.D.
The Writing Life by Annie Dillard
Points this post: 125
Points to Date: 1015
GR authors to date: 3
20.10 -- Group Reads"Space Opera":
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card – discussion board post #38
25.4 - JennRenee's task: Fall into T.V.
I rolled a 3 & 6.
3. Once Upon A Time - A. fairytale retelling.
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn - Cinderella
6. Elementary - A. "Mystery"genre
The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie
50.1 - ♥Robin♥'s Task: Family Ties
1.My Mom - Option A: 'Historical Fiction'/'Romance' genre
Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas
3. Robin - Option A: 'Paranormal'
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews – re-read
5.My Youngest Son aka Lil J or Roo - Option A: series
Mr. Cavendish, I Presume by Julia Quinn
Points This Post: 95
Total Points: 950
SARAH THE LIBRARIAN25.2 - Immersednbooks's task: Sharing the Love
A: The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
This was a Printz Honor book this year.
Maggie Stiefvater is a GRA.
E: Guy Langman, Crime Scene Procrastinator by Josh Berk
"Realistic fiction" is listed on the book's main page.
Josh Berk is a GRA.
25.6 - Chaitra's task: Reading for the Video Game Junkie!
2: The Dead And Buried by Kim Harrington
"Horror" is listed on the book's main page (it's the last one as of this moment).
I read an ARC.
Kim Harrington is a GRA.
5: Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich
"Mystery" and "humor" are both listed on the book's main page.
Janet Evanovich is a GRA.
25.7 - Kate S's task: Fun Fall Activities
Fantasy football: When She Woke by Hillary Jordan
"Fantasy" is listed on the book's main page.
Hillary Jordan is a GRA.
My wedding anniversary: 11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass
"11" in the title.
25.8 -- Mstan's task: The Long, the Short, and the Diacritical
A: UnWholly by Neal Shusterman
Neal Shusterman is a GRA.
B: The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
At 503 pages, this is a Big Book.
30.3 -- Donna Jo's Task: Back by Popular Demand
Gone by Michael Grant
Michael Grant is a GRA.
At 558 pages, this is a Big Book.
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Katherine Applegate is a GRA.
Michael Grant and Katherine Applegate are married (and wrote the Animorphs series of books together!).
30.4 -- DLMRose's task: They Must Know Something
Next Best Book Club: Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
The Sword and Laser: A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
At 835 pages, this is a Big Book.
30.5 -- Butterflycager's task: Fall Shelf-Cleaning
Three Junes: Two and Twenty Dark Tales: Dark Retellings of Mother Goose Rhymes edited by Georgia McBride
Georgia McBride is a GRA.
Elfland: Tilt by Ellen Hopkins
At 604 pages, this is a Big Book.
30.11 - Peebee’s Task: Summer Smashes Not Fall Forgotten
3A: Silhouette of a Sparrow by Molly Beth Griffin
4B:
by Kristin Levine30.12 -- Coralie's task: A Tour of Melbourne, Australia
Federation Square: The Bronte Sisters: The Brief Lives of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne by Catherine Reef
University of Melbourne: The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin by Josh Berk
Most of this book takes place at Hamburger's new high school.
50.1 - ♥Robin♥'s Task: Family Ties
1A: The Winter Ghosts by Kate Mosse
"Historical fiction" is listed on the book's main page.
5B: Rotters by Daniel Kraus
"Horror" is listed on the book's main page.
Daniel Kraus is a GRA.
6C: The Magicians by Lev Grossman
adoptasheLterdoG
Lev Grossman is a GRA.
Points this post: 300
Total points: 805
Tasks completed: 40
GRA: 28
Big Books 500+(7), 750+ (1), 1000+()
15.3 Bookends I read Edenbrooke for option 1 (Julianne Donaldson is a GR Author) and Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas for option 2. She is also a GR author.
15.4 Bond, James Bond
I read Clear and Present Danger by Tom Clancy for Option 1.
I read Princess of the Silver Woods by Jessica Day George for Option 3. She is a GR Author.
15.6 Chasin' Those Clouds Away
I read
by Diana Wynne Jones.15.8 'Cause This is Thriller
I read My Life Next Door for this one. SONG: The Lady in my Life. Huntley Fitzpatrick is a GR Author.
<15.9>Starry, Starry Night
I read
. The star is on the Christmas tree. Marni Bates is a GR Author.20.9 Lucky Me - Emily Bookshelf's Task
I read Unspoken by Sarah Rees Brennan for Option A. She is a GR Author.
25.1 Mrs. Soule's Task - Food Network Challenge
I read
for Option 4A - Restaurant Impossible. Kerrelyn Sparks is a GR Author.I read
for Option 6A The Aarti Party. Victoria Connelly is a GR Author.Points this post: 120
Total points: 345
Tasks Complete: 25
Books Read: 27
GR Authors: 24
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
10.8 -- Fall TVShow - "Will and Grace"
I Will Marry When I Want (WILL) by Ngguggi
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25.3 - Ashley FL's task: Naming the Storm
A: Divergent by Veronica Roth Veronica is on the 2017 Tropical Cyclones Names list
B: ThiRteen MOonS: A Novel by Charles Frazier (STORM in title)
***Veronica Roth is a GRA***
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20.1 - Most Improved - Katy's task: Still Clinging to Summer Vacation
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs
I traveled to New Orleans a few years ago with some law student friends for a convention. While there, we happened upon a marker for the Plessy v. Ferguson court case (about separate rail cars). Since then I've wanted to learn more about slave narratives from that era. In this book, there is the constant threat of being sold further down south, especially into Louisiana.
Points this Post: 55
Total points: 245
GR Authors: 5
Big Books: 0
BABBLING C10.2 -- 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.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling - read the ebook; linked to the paperback version I own. Story actually ends on page 309 (page 310 is advertisement).
Costume : Since the book is populated by a variety of witches and wizards, I would probably dress up as Professor McGonagall: a dark robe or cape, high-collard gown/blouse with long skirt; a pointed witch hat, spectacles and a wand.
20.4 - Author! Author! - Sarah the Librarian's task: Family Celebrations
3: My parents - Read any book with "Romance" listed on its main genre page.
Holiday Hideout - ROMANCE is listed on the main page. (313)
THIS POST
Points: 30
Completed Tasks: 2
Good Read Authors: 0
Big Books: 0
Total This Season
Points: 345
Completed Tasks: 15
Good Read Authors: 12
Big Books: (500) 1
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Pages read this season: 7,756
Books read this season: 22
Michelle WI5.2 Do It Again
When The Bough Breaks by Jonathan Kellerman
(could have been used for task 30.3, along with a book by his wife Faye Kellerman)
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 425
Tasks Completed: 19
Books Read: 26
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Book Tickets: 2
30.8 -- Laurie ME's task: Fall Holidays4.
by Ellen DeGeneres5. Look for Circles Day (November 2):
by Micol Ostow ***Claiming GRA ticket***-circle item is the stamp with S.A.S.S in it
Previous points:280
new total:310
total tasks:13
total books:19
5.2 Do It Again-I read On Dublin Street by Samantha Young, which can also be used for 10.3 Moniker Challenge.
25.3 Naming The Storm-
Book A- I read Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich. Janet is on the retired hurricane list.
Book B- I read Anchor and Storm by Kate Poole.
*Janet Evanovich and Samantha Young are GR authors*
Points this post- 30
Total points- 490
GR Authors- 27
30.1 How Do I Say ThisI rolled a 3 and a 6
For 3 I read: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society which was a re-read for me. If possible I liked it even better the second time! What a great book.
For 6 I read Don't Look Back which was originally written in Norwegian. My one (and unfortunately only) language is English.
Post Total: 30
Grand Total: 335
SOELO30.1 How do I say this?
I rolled a 2 and a 3:
For 2, I read The Amulet of Samarkand which is a graphic novel.
For 3, I read The Perks of Being a Wallflower which is made entirely of letters.
Points this post: 30
Total so far: 350
Chaitra5.9 COLDER AND BIGGER!
Read a book with 9 in the total number of pages.
I read Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth. My copy had 289 pages.
Points: 5
10.5 TIME WARP
Read a book with the genre Time Travel on the main page.
I read Timequake by Kurt Vonnegut.
Points: 10
25.7 FUN FALL ACTIVITIES
Choosing,
2. Fantasy Football - Read a book with the genre Fantasy on the main page.
I read Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins.
and
3. The World Series - Read the first book from a new to you series.
I read I Scream, You Scream by Wendy Lyn Watson. This book is book 1 of the Mystery a la Mode Series.
Points: 25
30.10 A ROCKY HORROR HALLOWEEN
Choosing,
2B. Read a book with Horror as a genre.
I read The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman.
and
5B. Read a book with romance as a genre.
I read The Age of Desire by Jennie Fields.
Neil Gaiman is a Goodreads Author.
Jennie Fields is a Goodreads Author.
Points: 30
50.1 FAMILY TIES
Choosing,
2B. (Step Dad): Read a book about sports or athletes.
I read The Yips by Nicola Barker. The main character is a golfer. Approved in the Help Thread.
4A. (Big J): Read a book with a predominantly red cover.
I read Telegraph Avenue by Michael Chabon. Approved in Help Thread.
and
5C. (Lil J): Read a book whose author's initials can be found in BASKETBALL.
I read Blasphemy: New and Selected Stories by Sherman Alexie. SA is found in bASketball.
The Yips is a big book. My copy had 550 pages.
Points: 50
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Points this Post: 120
Total Points: 1010
Big Books: 500(9), 750( ), 1000( )
Goodreads Authors: 26
Tasks Completed: 56
Books Finished: 78
Pages Read: 27,656
Readerboard Name: Stacy CT5.1 - I Did It!
Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader by Anne Fadiman
Task Points: 5
5.2 - Do It Again
The Wide Window by Lemony Snicket
(This book would also work for task 5.4 because it's written by Lemony Snicket, an author listed in the Summer Completed Tasks thread on the date of my birthday - 10 - post 457.)
Task Points: 5
5.3 - Sail Away
Tales of a Female Nomad: Living at Large in the World by Rita Golden Gelman
(The author takes a lengthy boat tour on a jungle river as a part of her travels.)
Task Points: 5
5.4 - In Honor of Your Birthday
The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket
(Found on page 10, post 457)
Task Points: 5
5.5 - By the Sea
Stones from the River by Ursula Hegi
* 1 Big Book Ticket (525 pages)
Task Points: 5
5.6 - An Apple a Day
The Quiet American by Graham Greene
(apple variety = American Mother)
Task Points: 5
5.7 - What's Your Name Again?
That They May Face The Rising Sun by John McGahern
(top name = John)
Task Points: 5
5.8 - Festival of Lights
by Vladimir NabokovTask Points: 5
5.9 - Colder & bigger!
The Scarecrow of Oz by L. Frank Baum
(This book is #9 in the Oz series.)
Task Points: 5
10.1 - Show You Care, Be Aware
by Deborah SiegelTask Points: 10
10.2 - Trick or Treat!
Gods Behaving Badly by Marie Phillips
(Halloween costume = the goddess Aphrodite)
Task Points: 10
10.3 - Moniker Challenge
Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman's Guide to Why Feminism Matters by Jessica Valenti
*Jessica Valenti is a Goodreads author
Task Points: 10
10.4 - Water Signs
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison (birthdate 2/18/31)
Task Points: 10
10.5 - Time Warp
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
* 1 Big Book Ticket - 518 pages
* Audrey Niffenegger is a Goodreads author
Task Points: 10
10.7 - School Supplies
by Marlene Wagman-Geller(Object needed for school = typewriter)
Task Points: 10
10.8 - Fall TV
Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon by Daniel C. Dennett
(My favorite show is "Breaking Bad".)
Task Points: 10
15.1 - See the Sea?
A. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope by William Kamkwamba (country = Malawi)
*William Kamkwamba is a Goodreads author
B. The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family by Dave Pelzer (country = USA)
Task Points: 15
15.4 - Bond, James Bond
The Camel Club by David Baldacci (satisfies both Option 1 & Option 3)
Task Points: 15
15.5 - A Drop in the Bucket
Tik-Tok of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Task Points: 15
15.6 - Chasin' Those Clouds Away
by Thomas MoreTask Points: 15
15.8 - 'Cause This Is Thriller
College Girls: Bluestockings, Sex Kittens, and Co-Eds, Then and Now by Lynn Peril (song = The Girl Is Mine)
Task Points: 15
15.10 - Fancy Free
The Patchwork Girl of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Task Points: 15
20.2 - Calling All Animal Lovers
Option 1 -
by Temple GrandinTask Points: 20
20.3 - Homage to Comic Books
Option 2, Die roll = 1 - The Miserable Mill by Lemony Snicket (The 3 protagonists are Violet, who is 14 years old, Claus, who is 12, and Sunny, who is 1.)
Task Points: 20
20.4 - Family Celebrations
4 - Cinder by Marissa Meyer
*Marissa Meyer is a Goodreads author
Task Points: 20
20.6 - The Doctor is Calling
Option 1 - The Ersatz Elevator by Lemony Snicket
Task Points: 20
20.7 - The Show Must Go On
2 - The Lion King - The Heart of a Woman by Maya Angelou (anagrammed word = HEART)
Task Points: 20
20.9 - Fall Months
Option A - It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living by Dan Savage
Task Points: 20
25.1 - Food Network Challenge
3A -
by Maya Angelou (celebrity = Maya Angelou)5B - An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
Task Points: 25
25.2 - Sharing the Love
A. I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak (2006 Printz Honor)
*Markus Zusak is a Goodreads author
F.
by Nina Sankovitch (word depicted = purple chair)*Nina Sankovitch is a Goodreads author
Task Points: 25
25.3 - Naming the Storm
Book A - I, Robot by Isaac Asimov (name = Isaac, from the 2012 list)
Book B - They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky: The Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan by Benjamin Ajak (S in sky, T in they, O in on, R in fire, M in from)
Task Points: 25
25.5 - Water, Water Everywhere!
2A -
by Lemony Snicket3B - The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler
Task Points: 25
25.6 - Reading for the Video Game Junkie!
1 - The Austere Academy by Lemony Snicket
5 - Pretty Good Joke Book by Garrison Keillor
Task Points: 25
25.7 - Fun Fall Activities
National Bookfest - Gossamer by Lois Lowry
World Series - I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore
Task Points: 25
30.1 - How Do I Say This?
1 - All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare
4 - I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman by Nora Ephron
Task Points: 30
30.2 - Good Friends
Book 1 - Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson
Book 2 - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick
Task Points: 30
30.4 - They Must Know Something
1 - 1001 Books you must read before you die - The Red Queen by Margaret Drabble
2 - The next best book club - Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
Task Points: 30
30.5 - Fall Shelf Cleaning
3 - The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman
4 - The Penultimate Peril by Lemony Snicket
Task Points: 30
30.6 - Reading Through Disneyworld
1 - The Vile Village by Lemony Snicket
2 - The Hostile Hospital by Lemony Snicket
Task Points: 30
30.11 - Summer Smashes Not Fall Forgotten
3B - The Call of the Wild by Jack London
5A - All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes by Maya Angelou (Maya Angelou has acted in several movies and stage productions, and her "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" was made into a TV movie. Here's her IMDB page - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0029723/)
Task Points: 30
50.1 - Family Ties
Robin, 3A - The Carnivorous Carnival by Lemony Snicket
Big J, 4C - The Slippery Slope by Lemony Snicket
Lil J, 5A - The Grim Grotto by Lemony Snicket
Task Points: 50
Total Points: 705
Books Read: 56
Big Book Tickets: 2
Goodreads Authors: 6 (Jessica Valenti, Nina Sankovitch, William Kamkwamba, Marissa Meyer, Audrey Niffenegger, Markus Zusak)
Jen UT15.1 - See the Sea?
A. Afghanistan: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
B. England: The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
Total Points: 100
Total Books Read: 9
10.8 -- Fall TVGetBackers, Volume 14 (The manga version of televised series - The GetBackers. Approved in the help thread.)
10.10 -- Back to School
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong (I graduated high school in 2005. Book is published in 2004.)*GR Author*
15.4 Bond, James Bond
Perfect Cover by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Option 1: Spy Thriller in the main page)
GetBackers, Volume 7 (Option 3: 7th in series)
15.5- A Drop in the Bucket
GetBackers, Volume 15 (Part of series with >30 books)
15.10- Fancy Free
GetBackers, Volume 16
20.10 -- Group Reads
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card Post #40
Points this Post: 85
Total points: 1025
Tasks completed: 55
Books read: 80
Goodreads authors: 38
Big books: 500+ (4); 750+ (2); 1000+ (0) = 8 tickets
I would like to modify books.Remove Northern Lights from task 20.9 ( post #1327) and move it to task number 10.2 Trick or Treat!. The lead male is the Chief of Police which could be used as a Halloween costume.
20.9 - Lucky Me - Emily Bookshelf's task: Fall Months
True Betrayals by Nora Roberts Option 1. Author's first name stars with N
Points this Post: 10
Total points: 1035
Tasks completed: 56
Books read: 81
Goodreads authors: 38
Big books: 500+ (4); 750+ (2); 1000+ (0) = 8 tickets
20.10 - Group ReadsEnder's Game by Orson Scott Card
I commented on the discussion thread at post #41.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 480
Tasks completed: 20
Books read: 29
Goodreads authors: 6
Big books: 500+ (4); 750+ (1); 1000+ (0)
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ 5.7 - What's Your Name Again?
The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
James is the #1 boy name in the list of top 10 first names for the past century.
10.2 - Trick or Treat!
Blood Work: An Original Hollows Graphic Novel by Kim Harrison
This book offers some great halloween costumes but I would select to be a witch. (Main character is an earth witch.)
10.4 - Water Signs
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
According to her goodreads profile (Marissa Meyer' profile) her birthdate is February 19 which makes here a Pisces.
50 - Family Ties
Book 1 - A Chesapeake Shores Christmas by Sherryl Woods
This book fits Option 1.A (My Mom). "Romance" is listed as a genre on its GR home page.
Book 2 - Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler
This book fits Option 3.A (Robin). "Young Adult" is listed as a genre on its GR home page.
Book 3 - Don't Hex with Texas by Shanna Swendson
This book first Option 4.C. (My Oldest Son aka Big J). "Fantasy" is listed as a genre on its GR home page.
This post: 75 points
Total points to date: 460 points
Tasks completed: 28
**Electing to not track Goodreads Authors and Big Books this challenge**
Connie N.10.8 -- Fall TV
My favorite show is Two and a Half Men. I read:
One Across, Two Down by Ruth Rendell
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 540
Goodreads authors: 20
5.2 - Do It AgainContemporary Marketing 2011 by Louis E. Boone
This book would also have worked for 30.12 - Coralie's task: A Tour of Melbourne, Australia; Stop 2: Federation Square. It is a non-fiction book.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 485
Tasks completed: 21
Books read: 30
Goodreads authors: 6
Big books: 500+ (4); 750+ (1); 1000+ (0)
Keltie Lee30.4 They Must Know Something
Option 2:The Next Best Book Club
Gone With the Wind
by Margaret Mitchell
Option 5:Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy
Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side
by Beth Fantaskey
Points this post: 30
Total points: 1110/1110 Yay!!
Tasks: 61
Books: 85
Goodreads Authors: 18
Jessica PDX30.2 - Sheila/Kathy G's Task - Goodreads, Good Friends
Book 1 - Sheila's Shelf
by Alice LaPlanteBook 2 - Kathy's Shelf
by Neal StephensonI am claiming 2 big book tickets for this one.
Points this Post: 30
Total Challenge Points: 435
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books Tickets: 6
30.3 Back by Popular Demand - read books by married coupleBook 1 - Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
Book 2 - The History of Love by Nicole Krauss
30.10 Rocky Horror Halloween
Opt 2A Science Fiction - Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card
Opt 5B Romance - Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas (GR Author)
Total points this post: 60
Total points this challenge: 455
GR authors this post: 1
Wow - step away from the computer for a day and 3 or 4 more people finish. Congratulations all.
Nick KY20.8 Mormons I read A Very Strange TripA Very Strange Trip by L Ron Hubbard and Dave Wolverton. Dave is a Mormon (on the Famous Mormon authors list: http://famousmormons.net/auth4.html). 250 pages
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 1,090
Pages Read: 22,458
Big Books: 500+ (2)
Mod
5.8 - Festival of Lights
I'm moving
to this task - fire on the cover. This book was previously claimed for 10.3.10.3 -- Moniker Challenge (ALREADY CLAIMED, REPLACEMENT BOOK)
I'm moving The Complaints by Ian Rankin to this task. Author's first name begins with "I." This book was previously claimed for 15.1B.
15.1- See the Sea? (ALREADY CLAIMED, REPLACEMENT BOOK)
I'm replacing The Complaints with Sometimes I Feel Like a Nut: Essays and Observations. This book is set in NY, so in a non-landlocked country.
So, total 5 new points.
Total points: 955
PUTTERPAL15.10- Fancy Free
The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney
30.6- Disneyworld
#6- Sweet Misfortune: A Novel by Kevin Alan Milne
#7- My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison
Points this post: 45
Total Points: 480
I would like to move a previously counted book to another task....AMERICAN Vampire, Vol. 1 by Scott Snyder**
Please move this book from task #20.4 Family Celebrations to task #5.6 - An Apple a Day. I read a book with a word from an apple variety in the title. My book matches up with the American Mother apple variety.
I have completed task #20.4 Family Celebrations by reading
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
This is a replacement book for a task already claimed. This book fits option 1. Both the mother and older sister are visual artists.
I have completed task #5.7 - What's Your Name Again? by reading
The Butterfly Revolution by William Butler
The author's name "William" is one of the top 10 first names for the past century. It's the #5 name on the male list.
**Not sure if I needed to repost regarding GR Author ticket, but Scott Snyder is a GR Author.
Total = 275 points
GR Authors = 5 tickets
ANGIE CA20.2 Calling All Animal Lovers
Book:
by Elsa WatsonNotes: 1) Dog on cover.
20.8 Mormons Among Us!
Book: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Notes: Stephenie Meyer is on the author list in the task help thread.
This Post: 40
Points to Date: 775
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