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message 651: by JC (new)

JC (jmnc) | 638 comments Big Sky Mountain (Swoon-Worthy Cowboys #2) by Linda Lael Miller The Supernaturalist by Eoin Colfer

Task 30.3 - Cookie Exchange

Option 1. Gingerbread Cutouts (compound word in title): The Supernaturalist by Eoin Colfer

Option 6. Lime Meltaways (author's initials): Big Sky Mountain by Linda Lael Miller

Challenge total = 230


message 652: by Wanda (new)

Wanda (wanda71) | 1770 comments OMA1229

Task 30.8-A Reading Tribute to Those We Love

Option 1- Choose a book that reminds you of a family member

My mother had a great impact on my life and she was the one who instilled in me a love of reading. Though she is no longer with us, I still remember seeing her read and discussing books with her. She read all types of books but loved her Harlequin romances and one of her favorite authors was Betty Neels so my choice was:

Year's Happy Ending by Betty Neels

Option 2- Choose a favorite book (4 or 5 stars) from a GR friend.
I chose my friend Peggy and selected this book:

Dreams of Joy by Lisa See

This is the link to her bookshelf:

http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/6869249-peggy?utf8=%E2%9C%93&view=table&search%5Bquery%5D=dreams+of+joy

Lisa See is a Goodreads Author

Points this post- 30
Total Points to date- 210
Goodread Authors-2
Big Book Ticket-1


message 653: by Wanda (last edited Dec 31, 2012 06:02PM) (new)

Wanda (wanda71) | 1770 comments Correction to post 667

OMA 1229

PLease disregard this post.


message 654: by Kathy G. (new)

Kathy G. | 1931 comments Kathy G.

5.4 Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust


The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
***Claiming Goodreads Author for Julie Kagawa***

Total Points- 50
Total Tasks- 5
Goodreads Authors- 3
Big Books (500+) - 0


message 655: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2632 comments 20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's Task: Deck the Halls

Option 5, published in 2012

The Giving Quilt: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel by Jennifer Chiaverini

Points this post: 20
Total points: 270


message 656: by Skandia (new)

Skandia (sfgirl) | 371 comments 30.9 - Peebee’s Task - Schoolhouse Rock

Opt.1 - 3rd book in a series (Tudor Rose #3)
At the Queen's Summons by Susan Wiggs

Opt.4 - is written by an author named Janet
Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich

Susan Wiggs and Janet Evanovich are both Goodreads Authors

Points this post: 30
Total points: 135
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 8
Goodreads Author: 6
Big Book Tickets: 500 (1); 750 (0); 1000(0)


message 657: by Rudy (new)

Rudy Hurley | 111 comments Rudy

10.9 The Fall Finishers' Five Star Favorites
The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley

The SRC member's list used was Butterflycager

Points this post:10
Total points:130
Books read:13
Tasks:11


message 658: by Lindy-Lane (new)

Lindy-Lane (moonbacklit) | 567 comments Readerboard Name= Lindy-Lane

Task 20.10-Group Reads!...read one of the GR selections & make a post in the discussion thread for the book:

I read Maisie Dobbs (Maisie Dobbs, #1) by Jacqueline Winspear *(GR discussion thread message #14)Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
320 pages (1.1)


Points earned for this task: 20
Points Achieved to date: 195
Total # of Goodreads Authors: 4
Total # of Big Books: 0
500+ = (0)
700+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 659: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

5.7 Birdcalls
Lye in Wait - Cricket McRae (GR Author) - Bird: the Cricket bird is a small European bird (scientific name: Silvia locustella) - http://dictionary.die.net/silvia%20lo...

Total Points: 330/1170
GR Authors: 13
Big Book Ticket: 500+(2)


message 660: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

30.3 - Butterflycager's Task - Cookie Exchange
Book A - Option 1 - Visions of Skyfire - Skyfire is the compound word
Book B - Option 6 - Sizzling - Susan Mallery (GR Author) - SM can be found in LIME MELTAWAYS

Total Points: 360/1170
GR Authors: 14
Big Book Ticket: 500+(2)


message 661: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 10.1 - Happy New Years!

I read:

Birds of Prey, Vol. 1 by Chuck Dixon

This is the first book in the Birds of Prey Series.

Points this task: 10
Total points: 370
Tasks completed: 19
Books read: 117
Pages read: 9050
Goodreads authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 662: by Wanda (new)

Wanda (wanda71) | 1770 comments Oma1229

Correction to post 667

This should be the correct post to fulfill option 2 requirement for 30.9 and much thanks to Dee

Wanda wrote: "Dee wrote: "Wanda - this link should work (if I found the right friend) - http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."

Yes, this is the right friend. Do I need to post it to my task or has thi..."



message 663: by Ellen (last edited Jan 01, 2013 01:51PM) (new)

Ellen (missellen82) | 216 comments Miss Ellen

Task #5.6 -- You have Bewitched Me

An Assembly Such as This by Pamela Aidan

Volume 1 of a retelling of Pride & Prejudice from Darcy's point of view

Pamela Aidan is a Goodreads Author

___________________________________________________

Task #5.7 Birdcalls

Blindsight by Robin Cook

Author's first name is Robin
___________________________________________________

Task #5.9 Shhh!

The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner

Shape begin with Sh.

Susan Meissner is a Goodreads Author

_______________________________________________________

Task #5.10 A Claus for Celebration

Wolfsbane and Mistletoe by Charlaine Harris

Collection of stories that take place on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

_______________________________________________________
Task #10.1


Twelve Drummers Drumming by C.C. Benison

First book in the Father Tom Christmas mystery series.

C.C. Benison is a Goodreads Author

_______________________________________________________

Task #10.5 Paint it Red

NYPD Red by James Patterson

James Patterson is a Goodreads Author

________________________________________________________

Task #10.10 Lucky 13

The Malice of Fortune by Michael Ennis

Word fortune in title.
_________________________________________________________

Task #20.3 Best Review -- Deck the Halls

Option #5 Book published in 2012

The Ruins of Lace by Iris Anthony

Iris Anthony is a Goodreads Author
_________________________________________________________
Task #20.6 Seasoned Reader

The Stranger You Seek: A Novel by Amanda Kyle Williams

Punctuation -- Colon:

Amanda Kyle Williams is a Goodreads Author
_______________________________________________________
Task #25.1 Laurie ME's Task

Option 4 book set in hospital

Death Benefit by Robin Cook

Option 6 mystery book about first responder (British cop -- DCI)

A Question of Identity by Susan Hill
__________________________________________________________

Task #25.5 Keltie Lee's Task

Option 4: set in a high school

Have You Seen Her? by Karen Rose 512 pages

Karen Rose is a Goodreads author
This is a Big Book (500+)


Option 5: book designated as a mystery

Blue Monday by Nicci French

Nicci French is a Goodreads author.
__________________________________________________________

Total This Post:
Points: 135
Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Books: 1 (500+)
Books Read: 13



message 664: by JC (new)

JC (jmnc) | 638 comments Frankenstein (Signet Classics) by Mary Shelley

Task 25.9 - A Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Option A (first name of author is Mary) and Option B (snow on cover): Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Challenge total = 255


message 665: by Andy (last edited Jan 01, 2013 01:55PM) (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 20.7 Shorter is Sweeter-Deedee's Task: All in the Family
Option 1 "Boy" Including the two boy dogs there are three boys to one girl in my family (and the dogs would be upset if they were not included)
2. A book that has been translated from its original language into the language in which you are reading it.
Phantom by Jo Nesbø The book was originally written in Norwegian, and translated into English by Don Bartlett


message 666: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 15.9 - Fly South for the Winter

I read a book that takes place entirely in Australia:

The Murder Of Bindy Mackenzie by Jaclyn Moriarty

Points this task: 15
Total points: 385
Tasks completed: 20
Books read: 118
Pages read: 9541
Goodreads authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 667: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 5.8 - End of Days

I read a book that has been shelved as Post Apocalyptic:

The Walking Dead, Vol. 17: Something to Fear by Robert Kirkman

Points this task: 5
Total points: 390
Tasks completed: 21
Books read: 119
Pages read: 9673
Goodreads authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 668: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 1573 comments Readerboard Name: Barbara★

5.1 -- Find a Good Book --
Good News, Bad News - David Wolstencroft (good in title) 12/17

5.2 -- Phil's Prediction --
Ten Things I Love About You - Julia Quinn♥ (Ten Things consecutive same letter) 12/13
Julia Quinn is a GRA

5.3 -- Plain Brown Wrapper --
The Accidental Tourist - Anne Tyler (embarrassed at not having read this yet) 12/21

5.4 -- Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust --
The Fire Lord's Lover - Kathryne Kennedy (about elves) 12/25

5.9 -- Shh -- Shadows in the Darkness - Elaine Cunningham♥ (Shadows starts with SH) 12/26
Elaine Cunningham is a GRA

10.1 -- Happy New Years! -- Captured by the Highlander - Julianne Maclean (first in series) 12/15

15.10 -- A Bird in the Hand -- The Wheat Field - Steve Thayer (I've had this book since Oct 2009) 12/27

20.9 -- Moderators' Pet - Carly's Task: Screen Sisters -- Option #2: Them Bones - Carolyn Haines♥ (cozy mystery) 12/30
Carolyn Haines is a GRA

25.8 -- ♥Robin♥'s Task: Spreading the Love --
Option 5: Tempest Rising - Nicole Peeler♥ (hearts on cover) 12/31
Option 3: A Notorious Proposition - Adele Ashworth (romance) 12/21
Nicole Peeler is a GRA
description (heart at top in the center)

30.4 -- Cindy AL's task: Jackpot Spin -- rolled 2
Book 1: Faking It - Jennifer Crusie♥ (2 words in title) 12/25
Book 2: Dark Peril - Christine Feehan (2 words in title) 12/29
Jennifer Crusie is a GRA

Points Earned This Post: 125
Points Achieved to Date: 155
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)





message 669: by Laurie (new)

Laurie (limegreen) | 87 comments Task 10.2 - Let's Get Something Started

I read a non-fiction book that relates to what my boss and I would like to do in our company - institute ownership thinking to get employees more engaged, give employees incentives for being engaged and increase the bottom line.

Ownership Thinking: How to End Entitlement and Create a Culture of Accountability, Purpose, and Profitby Brad Hams

Points this task: 10
Total Points to date: 90


message 670: by Ms.soule (new)

Ms.soule (mrssoule) 15.8 -- Red Rover, Red Rover
The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James – hero becomes a pirate/privateer after she throws him out of the house

20.1 - Most Improved Player - Putterpal's Task: There's a 1st Time for Everything
Coming Home: A Seasonal Guide to Creating Family Traditions / with More Than 50 Recipes by Rosanna BowlesAccording to goodreads & the author’s company’s website, this is her first (and so far only) book.

20.4 - Author!Author! - Janice CA's Task: Renaissance Authors
Astonishing X-Men, Vol. 2: Dangerous written by Joss Whedon – I admire Whedon for how well-rounded his career is (per author page: screenwriter, executive producer, film and television director, comic book writer, occasional composer, actor, founder of Mutant Enemy Productions, and co-creator of Bellwether Pictures) AND for his work with Equality Now.

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Patricia's Task: "“Punctuation, is? fun!”
Comma:
Thank You, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse

20.8 - It's My Birthday! - Lahni's Task: Double Trouble
Option 5. Summer - good summer reading
The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis – this would be a good summer read because it’s set in the summer on the ocean with lots of sailing.

Points This Post: 95
Total Points: 140



message 671: by Sandy, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Sandy | 16893 comments Mod
5.10 A Claus for Celebration
I read Corpus Christmas, set at Christmas time. Guess the title gives that away!

25.7 - Stesse's Task - Read My Nightstand!
For my first book, I chose option A - book written by a blogger - and read Jeneration X: One Reluctant Adult's Attempt to Unarrest Her Arrested Development; Or, Why It's Never Too Late for Her Dumb Ass to Learn Why Froot Loops Are Not for Dinner by Jen Lancaster. Her blog is http://www.jennsylvania.com/.

For my second book, I chose option D - book about something I'm expecting to do next year. I'm expecting to have a wedding in the family in 2013, so I read Something Old, Something New: What You Didn't Know about Wedding Ceremonies, Celebrations, and Customs

30.1. Ms. Anderson's Task - Itoushii Anime no Tame ni
I rolled a 3 and a 5.
For 3, book set before 500 AD, I read Cleopatra's Daughter, taking place from about 30 BC to about 25 BC.

For 5, book with "prophecy" in title, I read Pawn of Prophecy

Total points: 325


message 672: by Kayleigh (new)

Kayleigh Reads (kayleigh_reads_romance) Keltie Lee

Repost for #622

30.6 Having the Time of Their Lives


Option A:
The Art Of Men
by Kirstie Alley
*has biography as a genre*

Option C:
The Sweet Life: The Serial
by Francine Pascal
*has the word life in the title*

Points this post: 30
Total points: 280/1170
Tasks: 18
Books: 20


message 673: by Tien (new)

Tien (tiensblurb) | 2304 comments KAREN OZ

15.6 -- The Year of the Snake
Book is being published on 8 Jan 2013 –I received eARC via Edelweiss.

A Study in Revenge by Kieran Shields (GR Author)

+15

Total this post: 15 points
Grand Total: 250 points
Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 21
Goodreads authors: 11
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 674: by KSMary (new)

KSMary | 1181 comments 20.1 First Time for Everything
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey (GR Author) - Author's debut book

20.2 Winter's Cool - mountains on cover
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1) by Lisa Kleypas by Lisa Kleypas (GR Author)

20.3 Deck the Halls - book pub in 2012
The Expats by Chris Pavone by Chris Pavone (GR Author)

20.8 Double Trouble - Opt 4 Siblings 6 or 7 in # of pages
A Walk Across the Sun by Corban Addison by Corban Addison (GR Author) 371 pgs.

20.9 Screen Sisters - Opt 2 Castle
Heat Wave (Nikki Heat, #1) by Richard Castle by Richard Castle

20.10 Group Read
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan by Robin Sloan (GR Author) - post #19 on Dec 22nd in discussion thread

25.9 Scavenger Hunt - Opt A Mary (author's name) & C (love in title) - approved in help thread #41
Mount Vernon Love Story A Novel of George and Martha Washington by Mary Higgins Clark by Mary Higgins Clark

30.2 It's Winter or is It
Opt A2 - Author's initials LW in LongunderWear
The Garden Intrigue (Pink Carnation, #9) by Lauren Willig by Lauren Willig (GR Author)
Opt B1 Published in 2012 - pub 1/10/2012
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green by John Green

30.4 Jackpot Spin - rolled a 1 (2 books with 1 word title)
Reached (Matched, #3) by Ally Condie by Ally Condie (Big Book Ticket - 512 pgs)
Timeless (Parasol Protectorate, #5) by Gail Carriger by Gail Carriger (GR Author)

30.6 Having the Time of their Lives
Opt A - Autobiography, memoir or biography
Always Looking Up The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist by Michael J. Fox by Michael J. Fox
Opt B Time Travel - approved in help thread post #2
My Name Is Memory by Ann Brashares by Ann Brashares

30.7 It's My Anniversary
Opt 5 Romance
The Last Boyfriend (Inn BoonsBoro, #2) by Nora Roberts by Nora Roberts
Opt 4 Set in New Orleans
Zeitoun by Dave Eggers by Dave Eggers

30.9 Schoolhouse Rock
Opt 1 Multiplication Rock - 3rd book in series
The Last Boyfriend (Inn BoonsBoro, #2) by Nora Roberts by Nora Roberts(#3 Inn Boonsboro trilogy)
Opt 4 Science Planet Interplanet Janet - author named Janet
Explosive Eighteen (Stephanie Plum, #18) by Janet Evanovich by Janet Evanovich

Total Points this Post: 255
GR Authors Claimed: 8
Big Book Tickets Claimed: 1


message 675: by Kristine (new)

Kristine (kristinekae) | 251 comments 20.3 Deck the halls

Option 5

Insurgent

Goodreads author
Veronica Roth

This task 20 points
Total points 145


message 676: by Diane L (new)

Diane L Reposting task from post 561 and hoping I understand how to add the links here.

25.12 I Heart the Goodreads on SRC
Read two book that got good reviews or were found in the "Best of" threads of previous challenges.

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
From Best of Fall 2011, post 13
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/7...

The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
From Best of Spring 2012, post 11
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8...

Points this Post: 25
Points to date: 165
GR authors to date: 3



message 677: by Laurie (new)

Laurie | 910 comments Laurie ME

5.2: Phil's Prediction:
Marry Me, Maddie by Rita Herron

20.3: Best Review Contest Winner: Chris MD's Task: Deck the Halls: pub. 2012.
All I want is you by Sherrill Bodine

20.4: Author! Author!: Janice CA's Task: Renaissance Authors: Alan Shepard was an astronaut.
Moon Shot: The Inside Story of America's Race to the Moon by Alan Shepard

25.3: Coralie's Task: Let's Be Different
1B word count: 7,6,2,5
Another Chance to Dream by Lynn Kurland

2. word count: 1,4,3,2
A Time For Us by David W. Cowles. Approved in post 1939.

30.3: Butterflycager's Task: Cookie Exchange:

1. Star/Dust
Stardust of Yesterday by Lynn Kurland

5. Black
A Black Tie Affair by Sherrill Bodine

Points this post: 100.
Total Points: 250.


message 678: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2632 comments 5.3 Plain Brown Wrapper

Heat Wave by Richard Castle

Points this post: 5
Total points: 275


message 679: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments Sheila



10.4. Where DO Those Letters Go?


Valley of the Lost (Constable Molly Smith #2) by Vicki Delany Valley of the Lost by Vicki Delany

Takes place in Trafalgar, British Columbia, Canada


25.3 - Coralie's Task - Let's be Different

I chose option 1 and read 2 books

Book A: (Every letter different in title)

Black The Birth of Evil (The Circle, #1) by Ted Dekker Black: The Birth of Evil by Ted Dekker

Book B: (Every word in title different numbers)

Blue Shoes and Happiness (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #7) by Alexander McCall Smith Blue Shoes and Happiness by Alexander McCall Smith


30.4 - Cindy AL's Task: Jackpot Spin

I rolled a 2 so I read 2 books with 2 word titles

Remember When (includes In Death, #17.5) by J.D. Robb Remember When by J.D. Robb

AND

Tyrannosaur Canyon by Douglas Preston Tyrannosaur Canyon by Douglas Preston


Total Points = 550


message 680: by Erin (NY) (new)

Erin (NY) (erin_p) | 653 comments 25.2 - Character's name from book 1 matches the author name from book 2
Book 1: Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick (Character Nora)
Book 2: Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts (Author Nora)
* Becca Fitzpatrick is a goodreads author

Total Points: 140
Tasks Completed: 7
Tasks in Progress: 8
Books Read: 17
Pages Read: 5977


message 681: by Patricia (new)

Patricia | 680 comments 20.5 - Bigger is Better - Meghanly's Task: Beatle Mania!

Song: Ask Me Why

Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall

Total Points = 70


message 682: by Diane L (new)

Diane L 20.1 There's a First Time for Everything
Read the first stand-alone work published by an author.
On the author's GR page, this is listed as her debut book.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, Goodreads author


20.10 Group Reads
Read one of the group reads and post at least one comment in the discussion thread.
Comment is post 15 in the discussion thread.
Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear


25.3 Let's Be Different
Read a book with all unique characters in title.
Ignoring subtitle for this book approved in post 40 of help thread.
1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created by Charles C. Mann. This is a big book with 557 pages for 1 ticket.

Read a book with different letter counts for each word in title.
Enumeration for this book is 3, 5, 2, 6.
The Music of Chance by Paul Auster

Points this post: 65
Points to date: 230
GR authors this post: 1
GR authors to date: 4
Big books tickets this post: 1
Big books tickets to date: 1



message 683: by Candy (new)

Candy | 151 comments 5.8 End of Days:

Apocalyptic > Post Apocalyptic on Main Book Page

Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood is a GoodReads Author

Points Earned: 5
Total Points Earned: 35/1170
Total Books Read: 3/91
Good Read Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 500(1), 750(), 1000()


message 684: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

10.8 - Short and Sweet

Her Last Call to Louis MacNeice by Ken Bruen by Ken Bruen

25.13 - Sandy/Kristi's Task - Author Influences

Book A

Garment of Shadows (Mary Russell #12) by Laurie R. King by Laurie R. King

King cites her influences in this post on her blog.

Book B

Some Deaths Before Dying by Peter Dickinson by Peter Dickinson

Points this Post: 35
Total Points: 410


message 685: by Karen Michele (last edited Jan 02, 2013 08:14AM) (new)

Karen Michele Burns (klibrary) | 2062 comments 15.8 - Red Rover, Red Rover

A Peter Pan Retelling: Told by Tinkerbell with Tiger Lily as the main character and Peter Pan and the pirates, of course! Captain Hook and Smee and all of their cohorts are there in force.

Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson

+15 Points
Grand Total: 135


message 686: by Midu (last edited Jan 02, 2013 08:49AM) (new)

Midu Hadi | 902 comments 30.2 Sheila/Kathy G's Task - It's Winter...Or is It?

A2. Read a book whose author's initials (first and last) appear in the words LONG UNDERWEAR in any order.

Birth of the Fire Child (Lumenessa Saga, #1) by Ginny Atkinson by Ginny Atkinson (Goodreads Author)
Post # 1947


B1. Vermillion-Since vermillion is a RED HOT color, read any book (hot off the presses) that is first published since Jan. 1st, 2012 to present.

The Guardian's Soul (Samantha Brand, #2) by Jamie Dougherty by Jamie Dougherty (Goodreads Author)
Published May 2012

Points this post: 30
Total points: 295
Tasks completed: 11
Books Read: 21
GR Authors: 15
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (1); 1000+ (0)


message 687: by SandyC (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 406 comments Sandy MN

15.5 We Got the Beat

My first and last names contain 4 syllables
Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness
Goodreads Author and Big Book 584 pages

Total Points: 175
Total GR Authors: 7
Total Big Books: (1)500;(0)750;(0)1000


message 688: by Wanda (new)

Wanda (wanda71) | 1770 comments OMA1229

Task 10.2- Let's Get Something Started

The Genealogy Handbook: The Complete Guide to Tracing Your Family Tree by Ellen Galford

I am planning to begin working on my family genealogy this year and this book will be a good source for me

Points This Post- 10
Total Points to Date-220
Good Read Authors 3


Turtlecollector Dennis | 42 comments 20.10 Group Read

The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal
post 6 in thread

25.1 Tribute to Women in My Life

Option 4: Jill-
Against the Odds by Kat Martin
romance on main pg

Option 5: Diana-
The Death Cure by James Dashner
fantasy/sci fi on main pg

25.8 Spreading the Love

Option 1-
When a Heart Stops by Lynette Eason
initials in "vaLEntine's day"

Option 3-
Last Chance Beauty Queen by Hope Ramsay
romance on main pg

25.9 Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Option A & B-
Last Chance Christmas by Hope Ramsay
Last Chance Christmas by Hope Ramsay
one book to fulfill 2 options: author first name Hope, angel and wreath on cover

30.2 It's Winter..or is it?

Book A Northern Hemisphere, Option 2-
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
initials in "long undeRwEar"

Book B Southern Hemisphere, Option 1-
The Inn at Rose Harbor by Debbie Macomber
published Aug 14, 2012

30.3 Cookie Exchange

Option 4-
Victims: An Alex Delaware Novel by Jonathan Kellerman
mystery on main pg

Option 6-
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
initials in "lime MeltawaYs"

30.4 Jackpot Spin

I rolled a 3, so 3-word titles:

Sleep No More by Iris Johansen

The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts

30.7 It's My Anniversary

Option 1-
Don't Cry for Me by Sharon Sala
12 letters in title

Option 5-
Nanny to the Billionaire's Son by Barbara McMahon
romance on main pg

30.9 Schoolhouse Rock

Option 1-
Edge of Midnight by Leslie Tentler
3rd in series

Option 6-
The People of Sparks by Jeanne DuPrau
word in title from preamble is "People"

Points this post: 245
total points: 245
tasks completed: 9
books read: 16



message 690: by Maria Jo (new)

Maria Jo | 234 comments 5.3- Plain Brown Wrapper

The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan

Points this post: 5
Total Points: 15


message 691: by Lindy-Lane (new)

Lindy-Lane (moonbacklit) | 567 comments Readerboard Name= Lindy-Lane

Task 10.5-Paint it Red!...read a book with the word "red" in the title:

I read The Red Dragon & the West Wind by Tom Sloper The Red Dragon & the West Wind by Tom Sloper 272 pages (12.26)

Points earned for this task: 10
Points Achieved to date: 205
Total # of Goodreads Authors: 4
Total # of Big Books: 0
500+ = (0)
700+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 692: by Megan (new)

Megan Anderson (ms_anderson) | 1464 comments I was so busy last month that I had hardly any time to read anything! I have about ten half-complete tasks, but I figured I'd post what I've got now as incentive to get myself back into the swing of reading lots :D

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5.2 Phil's Prediction
The Angel's Kiss: A Melody Malone Mystery
Approved in ebook thread post 1722.

5.3 Plain Brown Wrapper
Comfort Object
I'd definitely need to hide the cover for this one...I feel dirty just posting that I read it!

5.5 Raise a Glass
Planet Tad by Tim Carvell
There's a mug next to the laptop on the cover.

5.10 A Claus for Celebration
A Christmas Carol

10.1 Happy New Years!
Matched
A little disappointing in that it felt like a mashup of several different YA dystopian novels and it wasn't covering any new ground. I own the other two, so I'm going to finish the trilogy, but it wasn't as good as the opening chapter promised.

10.5 Paint It Red
A Study in Scarlet

10.7 Hail to the Chief
Lincoln: A Photobiography

10.8 Short and Sweet
The Sign of Four

10.10 Lucky 13
Lucky Star 1

15.7 Opposites Attract
Of Mice and Men
I'm a female Virgo and John Steinbeck is a male Pisces (2.27)

20.1 First Time for Everything
Under the Mesquite
Was Guadalupe Garcia McCall's first novel, published in 2011.

20.6 Punctuation Is Fun
Boys Over Flowers: Hana Yori Dango, Volume 10

25.8 Spreading the Love
Option 3: romance genre
Boys Over Flowers: Hana Yori Dango, Volume 7
Option 6: any book
Nosatsu Junkie, Volume 1

25.9 Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Fulfills both option 2 (snowflakes in glass) and option 3 (Holidays in title)

25.11 Time to Explore
Book 1: Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1
I chose based on my 5-star Reads List. I then rolled a 2. From the FMA book I picked Deathnote Vol 1., which led to the second book.
Book 2: Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 2

25.12 I <3 the SRC
Book A: The Wallflower, Vol. 1
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/9... post 8
Book B: Sand Chronicles, Volume 1
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8... post 13

25.14 New Year, New Authors
I chose Rumiko Takahashi as my author.
Book A: Love Monster
Book B: Rurouni Kenshin, Volume 1

30.7 It's My Anniversary
Option 4 (mostly black cover): Gathering Blue
Option 5 (romance genre): Boys Over Flowers: Hana Yori Dango, Volume 8

Total: 280 points


message 693: by Donna Jo (new)

Donna Jo Atwood | 2412 comments 5.5 Raise a Glass;

Tea History, Terroirs, Varieties by Kevin Gascoyne Tea: History, Terroirs, Varieties by Kevin Gascoyne
There is a teapot on the cover.

5.8 End of Days:

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

10.3 They All Look Good to Me:

State of the Onion (A White House Chef Mystery, #1) by Julie Hyzy by Julie Hyzy.
For my 20.10 read I picked Mr Penumbra's 24 hour Bookstore from Book about Books.
So I picked this one from First Book of a mystery series by a female author.

15.5 We've Got the Beat:

Shadows in Flight (Shadow, #5) by Orson Scott Card by
Orson Scott Card
My first and Last name has 4 syllables and so does Shadows in flight

30.1 Mrs. Anderson's Task--Itoushii Anime no Tame ni:

Rolled 1 and 4

1.graphic novel by Yuu Waase

Ceres, Celestial Legend Aya, Vol. 1 (Ceres, Celestial Legend, #1) by Yuu Watase by Yuu Watase

4. A book you wouldn't mind being the main character.

Agony of the Leaves (A Tea Shop Mystery, #13) by Laura Childs by Laura Childs
I've thought about owning a teashop--and Theodosia (the main character) seems to be able to spend very little time at work--how ideal is that!!!

30.2 Sheila/Kathy G's Task--It's Winter...Or Is It?

A3. Title word rhyming with toes.

Rose My Life in Service to Lady Astor by Rosina Harrison by Rosina Harrison
(If you like the Downton Abbey series, this might appeal to you.)

B1. Published Nov 20, 2012
Notorious Nineteen A Stephanie Plum Novel by Janet Evanovich by Janet Evanovich Actually fits part 3 also--romance or humor

30.7 Sassafrass's Task--It's My Anniverary:

1. Book with 12 letters in Title

Heist Society (Heist Society, #1) by Ally Carter by Ally Carter

4. Book set in New Orleans

Skeleton Letters (A Scrapbooking Mystery, #9) by Laura Childs by Laura Childs

Today's Total 125
Grand Total: 605


message 694: by Amy (new)

Amy (jusamy) | 166 comments I completed:
5.2 Phil's Prediction

By reading: Split Second by Alex Kava

Tasks Complete: 3
Total Points: 20
Big Book 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
GR Authors: 1


message 695: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

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

5.8 End of Days
Apocalyptic genre on the main book page.

Crossed

Crossed (Matched, #2) by Ally Condie

10.1. Happy New Years!
Shiver Book 1 of a new to me series.

Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater

Maggie Stiefvater is a GRA

10.5. Paint It Red
Ruby Red

Ruby Red (Edelstein Trilogie, #1) by Kerstin Gier

10.7. Hail to the Chief.
Angels Don't Die: My Father's Gift of Faith

Angels Don't Die My Father's Gift of Faith by Patti Davis

Approval

25.14 - Kate S's Task - New Year, New Authors!
Author: Kathleen Grissom

Similar Author 1: Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Similar Author 2: Beth Hoffman

Wench/Saving CeeCee Honeycutt

Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman

Dolen Perkins-Valdez GRA
Beth Hoffman GRA

30.4 Cindy AL's Task: Jackpot Spin
Rolled a 1.
Book 1:Silver
Book 2:Slammed

Silver (Sarabeth, #1) by Norma Fox Mazer Slammed (Slammed, #1) by Colleen Hoover

Colleen Hoover is a GRA


Points Earned This Post:90

Points Achieved to Date: 245/1170
Goodreads Authors:11
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 696: by KSMary (last edited Jan 02, 2013 05:03PM) (new)

KSMary | 1181 comments Correction to Post #689

Claiming GR Author ticket for Janet Evanovich for task 30.9

This will bring my GR Author claimed to 8


message 697: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Hodges Young | 306 comments Jennifer KS

20.10 - Group Reads

I read the The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal who is a goodreads author.

My review is message #7

Total this task 20
Total points 70
Goodreads Authors 7


message 698: by Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Dlmrose | 18433 comments Mod
Dlmrose

5.10 A Claus for Celebration

A Killer's Christmas in Wales by Elizabeth J. Duncan

10.3. They All Look Good to Me.

I read Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore for 20.10
From First Series Mystery by a Female Author:

What Angels Fear by C.S. Harris

30.2 Sheila/Kathy G's Task - It's Winter...Or is It?

Book A Northern Hemisphere option 1 scarf on cover:

Ice Cap A Mystery by Chris Knopf Ice Cap: A Mystery by Chris Knopf

Book B Southern Hemisphere option 1 first published Jan. 1st, 2012 to present.:

On the Hard in Paradise by Connie Fleenor published Feb 3, 2012

total 300


message 699: by Ty (new)

Ty  | 563 comments 20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's Task: Deck the Halls

Option 5 (pubished in 2012): Checkmate by R.L. Mathewson, GR author
ebook approved @line 151

Points this post: 20
Total points: 280
GR Authors: 15
Big books: 500+ (1)


message 700: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

30.5 - Dlmrose/Cindy F's Task - Author Train!

Fog: A Novel of Desire and Reprisal by Jeff Mann who's first name can be found in full in Sabrina Jeffries (GR Author) last name and I read A Lady Never Surrenders by her


Total Points: 390/1170
GR Authors: 15
Big Book Ticket: 500+(2)


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