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WINTER CHALLENGE 2012
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Winter Challenge 2012-2013: Completed Tasks - DO NOT DELETE ANY POSTS IN THIS TOPIC
15.1 -- One Man's Trash....Killer Ratings by Lisa Seidman (one of the ten highest rated books on my TBR, 4.33 rating)
(ebook approved, line 403 of the spreadsheet)
Well Bred and Dead by Catherine O'Connell (one of the ten lowest rated books on my TBR, 2.95 rating)
Total points: 55
Total GRA: 1
Total big book tickets: 0
Readerboard ID: JENBENT30.5 - Dlmrose/Cindy F's Task - Author Train!
Book 1:
The Newlyweds by Nell Freudenberger
Book 2:
The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly
NELL -> ConNELLy
Michael Connelly is a Goodreads author.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 145
Total Goodreads authors: 3
Total Big books: 500+ ()
30.6. Donna Jo's Task - Having the Time of Their LivesHelp Thread
Pick two different options of the following and read one book from each. Be sure to state which two options you picked when posting.
I basically copied this from Chaitra. One of my favorite things about Goodreads is finding books that I would never normally have picked up. So thank you, Chaitra!!
I read My Name Is Memory for B, the time travel aspect.
I also read The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives: A Novel for D. The title uses the word "lives."
Ann Brashares is a ****Goodreads Author*******
total points: 90
books read: 7
tasks completed: 5
GR authors: 2
pages read: 2125
Nick KY25.12 MsTan’s I Luv SRC (shortcuts to posts at end of message) I read The Power and the Glory by Graham Greenereviewed positively for last Fall’s SRC Best Review Contest – Bucket gave it 5 *’s in message 3: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
222 pages
And I read Incantation by Alice Hoffman—Robin mentions it positively in message 3 of the Best of the Season for last Fall: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
166 pages
25.14 Kate S’s Similar Authors
My favorite book of last year was The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach. Chad has only written that one book, but it’s enough to make me call him a favorite author. I went to Harbach’s GR homepage and found two contemporary authors I had never read before. I’m glad I did because both books are wonderful:
Knockemstiff by Donald Ray Pollock, 224 pages, and
The Stranger's Child by Alan Hollinghurst, 564 pages, both 5-star reads!
CLAIM ONE BIG BOOK for The Stranger’s Child.
Points This Post: 50
Total Points: 250
Pages read: 5,904
Big Books:500+ (2)
shortcuts to posts for 25.12:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
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5.5-Raise a GlassMandy by Julie Andrews Edwards
There is a teacup on the step next to Mandy, on the far right of the cover. You may have to zoom in to see it. Sorry!
Reposted from Message 461
Points this post: 5
Total points: 10
Sheila25.11 - Vi's Task - Time to Explore!
Book 1: GR Recommendation -
See Jane Die by Erica SpindlerBook 2: From the Book 1's Home Page. (I rolled a 4) -
Don't Scream by Wendy Corsi Staub was book # 4 and the book I read for Book 2-----How I got to Book 2
Do You Want To Know A Secret? by Mary Jane Clark # 1
All The Way Home # 2
Most Likely to Die # 3
Don't Scream by Wendy Corsi Staub was book # 4 and the book I read for Book 2Total Points = 380
Liora10.8 Short and Sweet -
A Highland Christmas by M.C. Beaton, 160 pages15.4 Naming Names - Option 2:
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David LevithanDavid Levithan is a GR author.
15.5 We Got the Beat -
Eragon by Christopher Paolini. My first and last name has 3 syllables and so does Eragon.At 503 pages, Eragon is a Big Book.
20.6 Punctuation is Fun! - My book has an Apostrophe:
Saint's Gate by Carla Neggers. Carla Neggers is a GR author.
Points this post: 60
Points total: 105
GR authors: 2
Big Books: 1
Annie NHTask #5.10 - A Claus for Celebration.
A Simple Amish Christmas by Vannetta Chapman
Task #10.8 - 10.8. Short and Sweet.
The Griffin & Sabine Trilogy by Nick Bantock
This post: 15 points
Total to Date = 15 points
15.5 We got the BeatThere are 6 syllables in my name
I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier 12/1/12 4♥
Crystal Rose is a Goodreads Author
ebook version has prior approval and is on SRC ebook verification list
Points this post:15
Total Points: 45
Total books read:4
Goodread Authors:3
Tasks Completed:3
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+(0)
Readerboard Name: SAMJAYMC5.3 Plain Brown Wrapper
January 3rd is Humiliation Day. Read a book you are embarrassed you have NOT read yet (like a well-loved classic or a book that 'everyone' has read) OR a book you are embarrassed you WANT to read (a guilty pleasure book or a book cover you would hide)
The Field Guide (Spiderwick Chronicles, #1) by Holly Black
I'm so embarassed to read this because it's a children's book but I've heard awesome reviews lately.
Holly Black is a Goodreads author
Points this post: 5
Total points: 25
Tasks completed: 2
Books Read: 2
Pages Read: 838
GR Authors: 1
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
5.10 A Claus for Celebration:Saturnalia by Lindsey Davis takes place during Roman holiday of same name. Okayed in thread in post 5.
10.4 Where DO Those Letter's Go?:
Canada by Richard Ford, mostly set in (surprise) Canada.
15.3 Out with the Old, In with the New:
Option 2, one book
Old World Daughter, New World Mother: An Education in Love and Freedom by Maria Laurino
15.7 Opposites Attract:
My birthday is May 27 (Gemini) and I'm female so I read
The Neon Rain by James Lee Burke, who is a Sagitarius (born Dec 5.
30.6 Donna Jo's Task--The Time of Their lives:
A. a Biography, memoir,
The Richard Burton Diaries by Richard Burton
B. A Time travel:
In the Courts of the Sun by Brian D'Amato
Today's total: 75
Grand Total: 390
Mod
10.4. Where DO Those Letters Go?
Set in Sweden:
The Ice Princess by Camilla Läckberg
15.7 -- Opposites Attract
I'm a female Cancer; male Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris born (today) December 26, 1956
20.8 - It's My Birthday! - Lahni's Task: Double Trouble
option 3- last name R
Ghost Force by Patrick Robinson
total = 200
20.3 Deck the Halls5) The Old Year Passes - Published in 2012:
Criminal by Karin Slaughter***
25.1 A Tribute to the Women in My Life
2) Marion - I read The Art of Fielding in which baseball plays a key role.
6) Laurie - I read The Silent Girl by Tess Gerritsen*** which has Mystery as a genre on the main page.
***Karin Slaughter is a GR Author
***Tess Gerritsen is a GR Author
Post Total: 45
Grand Total: 45
RudyReposting thread 440 25.1 Laurie ME's task- A Tribute to the Women in My Life
option 4 Surviving Seduction by Maia Underwood romance -ebook format approved in ebook verification post - thread 1933
Option 5 The Dead Girls' Dance by Rachel Caine fantasy
Points this post 25
Total points:90
10.1. Happy New Years!
Read a book with the word or numeral “one” in the title.
One Thousand and One Arabian Nights
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Patricia's Task: "“Punctuation, is? fun!”
Exclamation Mark
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists
Points for this post: 30
Total points: 105
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 7
Goodreads authors: 1
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Read a book with the word or numeral “one” in the title.
One Thousand and One Arabian Nights
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Patricia's Task: "“Punctuation, is? fun!”
Exclamation Mark
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists
Points for this post: 30
Total points: 105
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 7
Goodreads authors: 1
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
25.1 A tribute to the women in my life Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts - option 4/romance
The Iron Daughterby Julie Kagawa - option 5/fantasy
Task points 25
Total points240
Total tasks 12
Andy P.30.5 - Dlmrose/Cindy F's Task - Author Train!
Name of Book 1's author's last name is the same as book2's author's first name
Book 1.
The Dark Winter by David Mark
Book 2.
Who Is Mark Twain?Mark Twain
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Patricia's Task: "“Punctuation, is? fun!” Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night 12/25/12 4♥
Apostrophe
Kresley Cole Goodreads Author
Points this post:20
Total Points: 65
Total books read:5
Goodread Authors:4
Tasks Completed:4
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+(0)
20.8 It's My Birthday! Lahni's Task: Double Troubleoption 1 - fraternal twins 2 word title
Spider’s Revenge 12/22/12 4♥
Jennifer Estep Goodreads Author
Points this post:20
Total Points: 85
Total books read:6
Goodread Authors:5
Tasks Completed:5
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+(0)
Task 15.8 - Red Rover, Red Rover
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
The main male character, Westley, is also known as The Dread Pirate Roberts.
Challenge total = 150
Kathy G.25.8 - ♥Robin♥'s Task: Spreading the Love
Option 3- Read a Romance
The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
Option 6- Book of Choice
The Other Wind by Ursula K. Le Guin
Total Points- 45
Total Tasks- 4
Goodreads Authors- 2
Big Books (500+)- 0
OMA 122920.7-All in the Family
I chose option 3 equal Boy and Girl as there are two males and two females in my family.
The House on the Strand byDaphne du Maurier
Points this Post- 20
Total Points- 180
15.9 -- Fly South for the WinterOne Good Reason by Sarah Mayberry, GR author
story is set in Australia
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Putterpal's Task: There's a 1st Time for Everything
Gravity by Melissa West, GR author
debut novel stated by author
Points this post: 35
Total points: 240
GR Authors: 13
Big books: 500+ (1)
5.2 - Phil's PredictionMissing May (my one 80-100pg book)
5.8 - End of Days
Rot & Ruin
10.3 - They All Look Good to Me.
Maisie Dobbs (see my entry for 20.10 below)
10.8 - Short and Sweet.
Chew, Vol. 4: Flambé
15.4 - Naming Names
Option 2 - Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
20.10 - Group Reads
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore (post 20 in discussion thread)
Total books read: 14
Points in this post: 65
Total points accumulated: 170/1170
PUTTERPAL10.8- Short and Sweet- The Handmaid and the Carpenter by Elizabeth Berg
15.10- A bird in the hand- On a Snowy Night by Debbie Macomber
20.2- It's Snow Joke- Option 5- The Snow Angel by Glenn Beck
20.3- Deck the Halls- Option 1-
by Debbie Macomber20.8- Double Trouble- Option 1- Winter Star by Larry R. Laycock
20.9- Screen Sisters- Option 4 (red cover)-
by Glenn BeckPoints this Post: 105
Total Points: 105
STACIE MITask 20.6 - "Punctuation, is? Fun!"
I read a book with a Colon in the title:
Fables: Werewolves of the Heartland by Bill Willingham
**Bill Willingham is a Goodreads author!!**
Points this task: 20
Total points: 225
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 74
Pages read: 5746
Goodreads authors: 4
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
KAREN OZ30.7 - Sassafras's Task - It's My Anniversary!
Option 5: “Romance”
Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder (GR Author)
Option 6: Book published 18 December 2012
Scent of Magic by Maria V. Snyder (GR Author)
+30
Total this post: 30 points
Grand Total: 190 points
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 17
Goodreads authors: 10
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Jayme VA20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Deedee's Task: All in the Family
We have waaayyy more girls than boys, so I chose Girl: Option 1: Romance: Paranormal Romance and read Club Dead by Charlaine Harris
20.8 - It's My Birthday! - Lahni's Task: Double Trouble
Option 4: Siblings: You Better Not Cry: Stories for Christmas by Augusten Burroughs has 206 pages.
25.1 - Laurie ME's Task - A Tribute to the Women in my Life
Option 4. My middle sister: Jill: Romance: Where We Belong by Emily Giffin
Option 5: 5. My youngest sister: Diana: Sci Fi: The Passage by Justin Cronin
The Passage is a big book, with 784 pages.
30.3 - Butterflycager's Task - Cookie Exchange
Option 4. Jam Thumbprints: Mystery: The Confession by John Grisham
John Grisham is a goodreads author.
Option 6. Lime Meltaways: author initials AS: A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan
Total points this post: 95
Grand Total: 95
Goodreads authors: John Grisham
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (1); 1000+ (0)
Readerboard ID: JENBENT20.1 - Most Improved Player - Putterpal's Task: There's a 1st Time for Everything
Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok
The author's bio & the book description (for the hardcover edition) state that this is her debut novel. There are no earlier published works of any kind listed on her author page.
Jean Kwok is a Goodreads author.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 165
Total Goodreads authors: 4
Total Big books: 500+ ()
20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's Task: Deck the Halls1. Boughs of Holly
Visions of Sugar Plums
by Janet EvanovichThe cover features a Christmas tree. Janet Evanovich is a Goodreads author.
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Patricia's Task: "Punctuation, is? fun!"
Colon :
Operations and Supply Management: The Core by F. Robert Jacobs
This is a big book (544 pages).
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Deedee's Task: All in the Family
Option "Girl" 2
The Source of Magic by Piers Anthony
The majority of my family is made up of girls. "Humor" is listed as a genre on the main page.
20.8 - It's My Birthday! - Lahni's Task: Double Trouble
3. Names
A Complete College Course in Personal Finance by Bryan Sudweeks
The author's last name starts with an S.
20.9 - Moderators' Pet - Carly's Task: Screen Sisters
Option 4: "Firefly"
The Memory of Earth by Orson Scott Card
"Science Fiction" is listed as a genre on the main page.
Points this post: 100
Total points: 100
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 5
Goodreads authors: 1
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Jessica PDX15.5 - We Got the Beat
My first and last name together have 4 syllables.
by Jonah LehrerPoints This Post: 15
Total Points: 315
Sandy MN20.9 - Moderators' Pet - Carly's Task: Screen Sisters
Option 5: Strong Female Character
The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott
Lady Lucille Duff Gordon is a strong female character who survives the Titanic sinking. She also runs her own design business and commands respect from her employees and peers.
Total points: 160
30.6A - biography
Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie
C - "time" or "life" in title
Time of My Life by Allison Winn Scotch
* Allison Winn Scotch is a goodreads author
* Big Book - Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman is 672pp
Total Points: 100
Tasks Completed: 5
Tasks in Progress: 6
Books Read: 12
Pages Read: 4,338
5.4 - FAITH, TRUST AND PIXIE DUST - Wings in which the main character is a fairy.5.5 - RAISE A GLASS -
with tea cups on the cover.10.8 - SHORT AND SWEET - Call It Courage which has 128 pages.
15.5 - WE GOT THE BEAT - The Storyteller's Beads by Jane Kurtz my name has 6 syllables.
Jane Kurtz is a Goodreads authors.
15.10 - A BIRD IN THE HAND - Vegas Nerve which I had taken out of the library prior to 11/15/2012 and had to renew to finish.
TOTAL POINTS - 125
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 3
BIG BOOKS - 0
15.4 Option 2: one book with two people's names in the title Dash & Lily's Book of Dares
GoodReads Author Rachel Cohn Goodreads Author Ticket pleaseThis Post: 15
Total Points: 25
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 3
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Patricia's Task: "“Punctuation, is? fun!” (1 Book)Punctuation mark: Apostrophe
Devil's Luck by Carolyn Crane (95 pgs)
Ebook approved to be used with another to achieve 100+ pgs.
PLUS
All's Fair by Suzie Quint (35 pgs)
Ebook approved to be used with another to achieve 100 pgs+
**Carolyn Crane and Suzie Quint are Goodread Authors = 1 GR Author ticket**
Points for this post: 20
Total points: 220
Tasks completed: 10
GR Tickets: 8
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
JACKIE NC30.2 Sheila/Kathy G's Task - It's Winter...Or is It?
Book A - Option 2:
Getting Old Is the Best Revenge by
Rita Lakin
Initials RL
Book B - Option 2:
by Donna AndrewsThe flying object is a parrot.
Donna Andrews is a Goodreads author.
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 40
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets:
STACIE MITask 20.4 - Renaissance Authors
I decided to read a book by Elie Wiesel because I admire his work in promoting Holocaust awareness. I read:
Night by Elie Wiesel
Points this task: 20
Total points: 245
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 75
Pages read: 5866
Goodreads authors: 4
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Rudy15.9 Fly South for the Winter
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
The setting of the book is Australia in the Southern Hemisphere.
Points this post-15
Total points-105
Task-9
Books -10
25.9 A Christmas Sacavenger HuntI chose one book that would fulfill requirements for option A (author name is Mary) and Option B (Christmas tree on front cover)
Blue Christmas
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 85
GR Authors to date: 2
Andy P.25.3 Coralie's Task- Let's be different
Option 1
Book A- every letter in the title is different, Swan Dive by Michael Burke
Book B Title is at least 4 words long each word a different number of letters,(in this case, I didn't include the subtitle)
A Cab Called Reliable: A Novel by Patti Kim Word count is 1, 3, 6, 8
Jayme(the ghostreader)5.10 A Claus For Celebration
by Sheila Roberts.I picked the winter holiday of Christmas. The book takes place during the Christmas season. This is such a cute book.
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 2
GRA: 1 Sheila Roberts
Big Book Tickets: 0
Task Points: 5
Grand Total: 10
Jennifer KS5.1 Find a Good Book
I read The Good Daughters by Joyce Maynard who is a Goodreads author
Points this task 5
Total points 45
Goodreads authors 5
Pages read 2026
Jennifer KS5.10 A Claus for Celebration
I read Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson a Goodreads author
Points this task 5
Total Points 50
Goodreads authors 6
Pages read 2349
Task # 20.5 Beatle Mania!Because You Love Me by Mari Carr
GR author
Song: Love Me Do, love and me both in book title
ebook approved in msg 1937
This post: 20 points
Total to date: 200 points
Goodread authors this post: 1
Goodread authors to date: 6
Task 20.1 There's a First Time For EverythingThe Orchard Keeperby Cormac McCarthy
This was Cormac McCarthy's first published stand-alone book, published in 1965.
This post: 20 points
Total to date: 80 points
5.7 BirdcallsAuthor's name is part of a bird name: Cooper's hawk
The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper, Goodreads Author
10.5 Paint It Red
Red or shade of red in title
A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg
10.8 Short and Sweet
Book less than 200 pages
The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis
25.12 I Heart the Goodreads on SRC
Choose 2 books from previous SRC with good reviews or found in the Best of season threads
Book 1: from Best of Fall 2011, post 13 by Sandy
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
Book 2: from Best of Spring 2012, post 11 by Bucket
The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
30.5 Author Train!
First name of author 1 is found in last name of author 2
Book 1: The Railway by Hamid Ismailov
Book 2: The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
Points this Post: 80
Points to date: 165
GR authors this post: 1
GR authors to date: 3
MANDY Y.25.4 - Lois's Task - Local Flavor
I have just moved to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Annie Proulx is a Wyoming writer, and the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone are just outside of Jackson.
A. Close Range by E. Annie Proulx, 288 pages
B. Lonely Planet Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks by Bradley Mayhew, 312 pages
Task Points: 25
Grand Total: 285
Tasks Completed: 12
Books Read: 18
Pages Read: 5,959
Goodreads Author Books: 6
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Putterpal's Task: There's a 1st Time for EverythingRules of Civility by Amor Towles
Points this post: 20
Total points: 230
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Book 1: Life, Love, and a Polar Bear Tattoo by Heather Wardell (GR Author)
I chose this book as my daughter, Heather, is my inspiration. She was born with talipes and, even though she is only six, refuses to let the pain get her down.
Book 2: Murder by Yew by
Suzanne Young (GR Author)
I chose this book from Lori's list. The link is http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/....
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Total points to date: 120 10%
Tasks completed: 5
GR Authors: 8
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)