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message 751: by Jordan (new)

Jordan Hill (jordanhill) | 11 comments Readerboard Name: Jordan H

Task 10.8 - Short and Sweet

I read The Giver by Lois Lowry. It has 179 pages.

Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 10
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1


message 752: by Deirdre (last edited Jan 04, 2013 01:24PM) (new)

Deirdre Skaggs (deirdre04) | 101 comments 20.8 -- Read a book whose author's first or last name begins with an R or an S (option 3).

The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling

At 512 pages, this book qualifies for a big book ticket.

+20 points

Total points: 85
Goodreads authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (2)


message 753: by Sue (new)

Sue (suetinge) | 1579 comments 25.2 - Stacie MI’s Task - Chain of Names

Book 1 - Six Geese A-Slaying by ***Goodreads Author*** Donna Andrews

One of the main characters is Michael, so for book 2 I read The Concrete Blonde by ***Goodreads Author*** Michael Connelly

Points this post: 25
Total Points: 85/1170
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 8
GoodReads Authors: 5
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (), 1000+ ()


message 754: by [deleted user] (new)

25.5 - Keltie Lee's Task - CLUE

5. Mr. Green - read a book categorized as mystery

Shakespeare's Champion

6. Mrs. Peacock - has a bird on the cover

Saving Ceecee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman by Beth Hoffman

Beth Hoffman is a Goodreads author

Points for this post: 25
Total points: 160
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 12
Goodreads authors: 3
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 755: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

5.2 Phil's Prediction
book switch
Lesson Learned - Lillian Francis (GR Author) - ebook only approved in 1950 of the ebook only verification thread

10.9. The Fall Finishers' Five-Star Favorites
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate - Ms Anderson gave this book 5 stars HERE

30.3 - Butterflycager's Task - Cookie Exchange
Book Switch
Book A - Option 1 - Visions of Skyfire - Skyfire is the compound word
Book B - Option 2 - The Ruby Ring: A Novel - set in Italy during the Italian renaissance - moved from 5.2

30.4 - Cindy AL's Task: Jackpot Spin
rolled 1
Sizzling - Susan Mallery (GR Author) - moved from 30.3 in post 675
Tempting - Susan Mallery (GR Author)

Total Points: 430/1170
GR Authors: 17
Big Book Ticket: 500+(2)


message 756: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P,
15.4 Naming Names
I chose Option #2 One book with two people's names in the title/subtitleBryant and May and the Memory of Blood byChristopher Fowler


message 757: by Kayleigh (new)

Kayleigh Reads (kayleigh_reads_romance) Keltie Lee

10.10. Lucky 13


The Lucky One
by Nicholas Sparks
*has the word Lucky in the title*

20.8 Double Trouble

Option 4:
Mrs. Jeffries Holds the Trump
by Emily Brightwell
*has 256 pages*

30.7 It's My Anniversary!

Option 4:
Legally Blonde
by Amanda Brown
*set at Stanford Law University*

Option 5:
The Guardian
by Nicholas Sparks
*romance as a genre*

Points this post: 60
Total points: 340/1170
Tasks: 21
Books: 24


message 758: by Kelly (new)

Kelly Miller | 3 comments Kellyj

5.2 Phils Prediction

Seventh Son

This is my 1st post, and 1st book

Points this post: 5
Points to date: 5


message 759: by Candy (new)

Candy | 151 comments 15.1 -- One Man's Trash....

For my high rated book, with a rating of 4.55, I read:

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

For my low rated book, with a rating of 2.80, I read:

Mr. Darcy, Vampyre by Amanda Grange

Amanda Grange is a GoodReads Author

Points Earned: 15
Total Points Earned: 50/1170
Total Books Read: 5/91
Good Read Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 500(1), 750(), 1000()


message 760: by Deedee (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 25.9 - A Christmas Scavenger Hunt
I picked:
Read ONE book that satisfies TWO options .

Option B: Pick a book with any of these Christmas objects on the cover: Christmas tree, snow (snowflake, snowman acceptable), pine cone, wreath, angel (any type), Sleigh, Christmas ornament, presents, Santa Claus, reindeer, star, candy cane, mistletoe or candle.

Option C: Pick a book with any of the following words in the title: red, green, believe, wish, merry, shepherd, miracle, nativity, memories, love, family, song or sing, happy, holidays, peace, holy, night, or light. Plurals and possessives of these words may be used.

Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith
Unholy Night (2012) by Seth Grahame-Smith (Hardcover, 307 pages)


105 + 25 = 130

Tasks Completed: 07
Points for this post: 25
Points thus far: 105 + 25 = 130
Books read: 08
Pages read: 2,130 + 307 = 2,437

Read but not claimed: 08

Goodreads Authors: 1

Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+


message 761: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 5.10 - A Claus for Celebration

I read:

A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr

This book takes place during, you guessed it, the Christmas season.

Points this task: 5
Total points: 415
Tasks completed: 22
Books read: 121
Pages read: 10150
Goodreads authors: 6
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 762: by Bekka (new)

Bekka (froydis) | 492 comments BEKKA - 25.7 - Stesse's Task - Read My Nightstand!

Option B: "Princess of the Midnight Ball", Princess of the Midnight Ball (Princess #1) by Jessica Day George byJessica Day George, because it has a happy ending.

Option C: "The Kill Order," The Kill Order (Maze Runner, #0.5) by James Dashner by James Dashner - I’ve been meaning to read this for months, and have actually checked it out about 4 times now, and have to keep returning it without reading it because other people have holds on it! I’m glad I finally got it read.

Both James Dashner and Jessica Day George are Goodreads Authors, so I’m claiming two tickets, one for each of them.

Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Tasks Completed to Date: 6
Total Points Earned to Date: 110
Pages Read this Challenge: 599
Total Pages Read to Date: 2573
Books Read this Challenge: 2
Total Books Read: 9
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()


message 763: by Ty (new)

Ty  | 563 comments 30.8 - Delicious Dee/Christine US's Task - A Reading Tribute to Those We Love


Book 1: The Opportunist by Tarryn Fisher, GR author
This one reminds me of my sister. My sis is my go-to buddy reader for nearly every book I read, including this one. The Opportunist invoked in both of us a nearly identical visceral, nearly violent antagonism towards the protagonists, which led to much animated discussion and text messages. So this one will always bring a smile to my face, and a hiss for the heroine. :D

Book 2: Blood Warrior by H.D. Gordon, GR author
My GR buddy Pat's favorites list found here.


Points this post: 30
Total points: 330
GR Authors: 18
Big books: 500+ (1)


message 764: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

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

15.10 -- A Bird in the Hand....
The Lily Pond

The Lily Pond by Annika Thor

20.8 It's My Birthday! - Lahni's Task: Double Trouble
Option 2 Girls: 2 different girls on cover.
A Faraway Island

A Faraway Island by Annika Thor

25.12 - Mstan's Task - I ♥ the Goodreads on SRC
Book 1:The Age of Miracles

The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker

Chaitra's Best of the Summer 2012 Challenge Post #30

Book 2: The Sky Is Everywhere

The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson

Fran's Best of Fall 2011 Post # 2

Jandy Nelson GRA
Karen Thompson Walker GRA


Points Earned This Post:60

Points Achieved to Date: 305/1170
Goodreads Authors: 13
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 765: by Laurie (new)

Laurie (limegreen) | 87 comments Task 30.4 - Jackpot Spin

I rolled a 4:
1st book was River, Cross My Heart by Breena Clarke with 4 words

2nd book was Long After Midnight by Ray Bradbury with 3 words

Points this task: 30
Total points to date: 120


message 766: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

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

Correction Post for Post # 710

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

Reached

Reached (Matched, #3) by Ally Condie


Points Earned This Post:5

Points Achieved to Date: 305/1170
Goodreads Authors:13
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 767: by Midu (new)

Midu Hadi | 902 comments 25.14 - Kate S's Task - New Year, New Authors!

Pick two authors off the list of “similar authors” and read a book by each of them.
Favorite Author Link: Eric Edstrom

Similar Author 1:
Angel Evolution (The Evolution Trilogy, #1) by David Estes by David Estes (Goodreads Author)
Post# 1947

Similar Author 2:
Sweet Blood of Mine (Overworld Chronicles #1) by John Corwin by John Corwin(Goodreads Author)

Points this post: 25
Total points: 350
Tasks completed: 13
Books Read: 25
GR Authors: 19
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (1); 1000+ (0)


message 768: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2632 comments 10.10. Lucky 13

Charm City by Laura Lippman

Laura Lippman is a Goodreads author.

Points this post: 10
Total points: 335
GR authors: 10


message 769: by Nikki (new)

Nikki NIKKI


5.2 - Phils Prediction, 2 consecutive words
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn a Goodreads Author

5.8 - End of Days, end of world books
The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker a Goodreads Author

10.3 - They all Look Good to me - nominated books for group book read
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
(Reading Maisie Dobbs for 20.10)

20.4 - Author Author - multi faceted authors
Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut by Mike Mullane
Astronaut, Vietnam Vet and Public Speaker


Points this post: 40
Total Points: 40
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big books: 0


message 770: by Candy (new)

Candy | 151 comments 10.8. Short and Sweet
read a short book, fewer than 200 pages

This book is 144 pages

The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks by Max Brooks

Max Brooks is a GoodReads Author

Points Earned: 10
Total Points Earned: 60/1170
Total Books Read: 6/91
Good Read Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets: 500(1), 750(), 1000()


message 771: by Foxy Grandma (last edited Jan 05, 2013 06:37AM) (new)

Foxy Grandma (foxygrandma) | 1194 comments Sorry for adding so many at one time. I have not had access or time to post in a while.

15.2 TWO PLUS TWO -
A.
A Local Habitation by Seanan McGuire
***GR Author***
B.The Lilac House: A Novel by Anita Nair
Author's initials spell MANS

20.3 DECK THE HALLS - Merry Christmas, Alex Cross (Alex Cross, #19) by James Patterson Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson
***GR Author***
Option 1-Boughs of Holly(Christmas decoration on cover)

20.5 BEATLE MANIA - Dracula, My Love: The Secret Journals of Mina Harker by Syrie James
***GR Author***
Word from song title "Love Me Do"

20.6 - PUNCTUATION IS FUN - Exploring the Pagan Path: Wisdom from the Elders by Kristin Madden
***GR Author***
Colon in title

20.7 - ALL IN THE FAMILY - Fair Game by Patricia Briggs
Girls Option 1 - Paranormal Romance

25.2 CHAIN OF NAMES -
A.
Private Games by James Patterson
***GR Author***
B. The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
Main character in Private Games is Karen Pope

Points: 120
Tasks: 6
Books: 8
Pages: 2974
GR Authors: 5

:::to be continued:::


message 772: by Jen (new)

Jen (jayebee) | 251 comments Readerboard ID: JENBENT


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

Option 2:

A Time For Us by Josephine Cox

(Every letter in title is different, and letter count 1, 4, 3, 2. This title was suggested by the task creator as fitting the task.)


Points this post: 25
Total points: 265

Total Goodreads authors: 7
Total Big books: 500+ ()


message 773: by Foxy Grandma (new)

Foxy Grandma (foxygrandma) | 1194 comments More to Post

25.3 LET'S BE DIFFERENT -
A.
Wild Cat by Jennifer Ashley
***GR Author***
every letter in title is different
B. Beneath a Rising Moon by Keri Arthur
***GR Author***
4 words 7,1,6,4

25.4 LOCAL FLAVOR -
A.
Thirteen Moons: A Novel by Charles Frazier
Born in NC mtns
B. The Cove by Ron Rash
Book set in NC mtns

25.5 CLUE -
A.
Shaded Vision by Yasmine Galenorn
***GR Author***
Option 1 Miss Scarlet - Romance
B. The Affair by Lee Child
Option 5 Mr. Green - Mystery

25.6 FIRE AND ICE -
A.
Home Fires by Margaret Maron
Option 1 Fire in title
B. Cold Days (The Dresden Files, #14) by Jim Butcher Cold Days by Jim Butcher
***GR Author***
***Big Book 528pgs***
Option 5 snow on cover

25.8 SPREADING THE LOVE -
A.
Water Bound by Christine Feehan
Option 3 Romance
B. Black Magic by Cherry Adair Black Magic by Cherry Adair
***GR Author***
Option 2 Red, Pink or White cover

25.9 CHRISTMAS SCAVENGER HUNT -
A.
The Wind Through the Keyhole (The Dark Tower, #4.5) by Stephen King by Stephen King
Option A - King in name
B. An Artificial Night (October Daye, #3) by Seanan McGuire by Seanan McGuire
***GR Author***
Option C - Night in title

Points: 150
Tasks: 6
Books: 12
Pages: 4310
GR Authors: 6
Big Books 500+: 1

Total Points: 355
Total Tasks: 15
Total Books: 26
Total Pages: 7284
GR Authors: 13
Big Books 500+: 2


message 774: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments Sheila

30.8 - Delicious Dee/Christine US's Task - A Reading Tribute to Those We Love


Book 1: The Merlot Murders (Wine Country Mystery, Book 1) by Ellen Crosby The Merlot Murders by Ellen Crosby

Lucie Montogomery is a strong female trying to hold her family together after the death of her parents and also save the family business despite the fact that she is physically handicapped. She reminds me a lot of my grandmother who found herself in much the same situation as a single parent at age 18.


Book 2: Three Weeks To Say Goodbye by C.J. Box Three Weeks To Say Goodbye by C.J. Box

This was a 5 star book on my friend Marilyn's shelf and I will rate it 5 stars as well. Link to Marilyn's shelf:

http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/...


Total Points = 600


message 775: by Deana (new)

Deana (ablotial) | 276 comments DEANA

30.8 - Delicious Dee/Christine US's Task - A Reading Tribute to Those We Love

Book 1:
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
This book reminds me of my mother -- it was one of her favorite books and she referenced it often when certain situations come up. She always wanted me to read it, and I finally did :) Now I finally understand all those references!

Book 2:
Catching Fire
A five star book from my friend Jayme's shelf, found here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/...

****
Points this post: 30
GRA this post: 0
Big Books this post: 0 - 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ ()

Total Points: 90/1170
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 6
Total GRA: 3
Total Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ ()


message 776: by Chaitra (new)

Chaitra (chaitra_ganesh) | 518 comments Chaitra

5.5 RAISE A GLASS
Read a book with a beverage container on the cover.
I read Silent House by Orhan Pamuk. Teacup on the cover.
Silent House by Orhan Pamuk
Points: 5

***

Points This Post: 5
Total Points for the Season: 205
Big Books: 500 ( ), 750 ( ), 1000 ( )
Goodreads Authors: 2

Tasks Completed: 13/64
Books Claimed: 16/88
Pages Read: 4,560


message 777: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

25.8 - ♥Robin♥'s Task: Spreading the Love
Book A - Option 3 - How to Woo a Reluctant Lady - Sabrina Jeffries (GR Author) - 147 have it shelved as romance
Book B - Option 6 - Destined for an Early Grave - Jeaniene Frost (GR Author)

Total Points: 455/1170
GR Authors: 19
Big Book Ticket: 500+(2)


message 778: by Jackie (new)

Jackie | 128 comments JACKIE NC

30.6. Donna Jo's Task - Having the Time of Their Lives

Option C:
Time of the Twins by Margaret Weis

Option D:
The Chinese Shawl by Patricia Wentworth
I was born in 1947. Book was first published in 1943.

Points this task: 30
Total Points: 70
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets:


message 779: by Marie-Anne (last edited Jan 05, 2013 09:56AM) (new)

Marie-Anne | 950 comments Reader name: Marie-Anne

15.5 We got the beat: The Changeling Sea by Patricia McKillip. My first and last name have 5 syllables when combined, as does the title of this book.

20.6 Punctuation is? fun!: God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Punctuation mark chosen: both comma (,) and period (.) work.

20.9 Screen sisters: Option 2: Castle- cozy mystery genre Pick Your Poison by Leann Sweeney. Leann Sweeney is a GR Author.

25.1 A tribute to the women in my life:
Option 5: Fantasy genre The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale. Shannon Hale is a GR Author.
Option 6: First responder Sweet so Fragile by Margaret Chatwin. The dad in the story, one of the main characters, is a police man. Margaret Chatwinis a GR Author.

This Post:


Points this post: 80
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 5
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big books: 500+(0); 750+(0); 1000+(0)

Summary Totals:


Total points: 135
Total tasks completed: 7
Total books read: 8
Total Goodreads Authors: 4
Total Big books: 500+(0); 750+(0); 1000+(0)


message 780: by [deleted user] (new)

20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's Task: Deck the Halls

1. Boughs of Holly – Read a book with any form of Christmas decoration on the cover. Some examples: Christmas tree

Shakespeare's Christmas (Lily Bard Mystery #3) by Charlaine Harris

Points for this post: 20
Total points: 180
Tasks completed: 11
Books read: 13
Goodreads authors: 3
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 781: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Hodges Young | 306 comments Jennifer KS

10.1. Happy New Years!

I read Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear

Points this task 10
Total Points 80
Task completed 8
Book Read 9
Goodreads Authors 7
Big Books 500+(1);750+(0);1000+(0)


message 782: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Hodges Young | 306 comments Jennifer KS

Rookie at the Top - Janet F's Task: Rookie It’s Snow Joke, “Winter’s Cool”!

Option 6--I read Judgment Call A Brady Novel of Suspense by J.A. Jance by J A Jance

Points this task 20
Total Points 100
Task complete 9
Books read 10
Goodreads Authors 9
Big Books 500+(1);750+(0);1000+(0)


message 783: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 30.8 - A Reading Tribute to Those We Love

For Book 1, I decide to read a book that will always remind me of my mom. Not long after I started to read, my mom and I, despite how busy she was with 7 kids (at the time, she eventually had 8), would sit with me every night during the summer on the swing on our back deck and we would take turns reading aloud from this series. Such fond memories! I read:

Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

For book 2, I read a book that my friend Heather (http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/...) rated 5 stars:

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

Points this task: 30
Total points: 445
Tasks completed: 24
Books read: 123
Pages read: 10574
Goodreads authors: 6
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 784: by Mandy (new)

Mandy (mandyy) | 91 comments MANDY Y.

25.7 - Stesse's Task - Read My Nightstand

C. Naked by David Sedaris, 291 pages

D. What Fish Don't Want You to Know: An Insider's Guide to Freshwater Fishing by Frank P. Baron, 163 pages

This year, I want to do a lot of fishing, improve my abilities, and try out fly-fishing.

Task Points: 25
Grand Total: 310
Tasks Completed: 13
Books Read: 20
Pages Read: 6,413
Goodreads Author Books: 6
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(1), 1000+(0)


message 785: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F

Task 10.9 The Fall Finisher's Five Star Favorites

I read The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Who is a GOODREADS AUTHOR!

552 pages claiming 1 big book ticket!

Came from SRC member Sheila's "read" list.


Points this post:10
Total points:155
Tasks completed:10
Books read:13
Goodreads Authors:7
Big Books:500+(1)750+(1)1000+(0)


message 786: by Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus (last edited Jan 05, 2013 02:44PM) (new)

Dlmrose | 18433 comments Mod
Dlmrose

15.5 -- We Got the Beat

My name has 3 syllables
ignoring subtitle

Resistance: A Novel by Owen Sheers

15.8 -- Red Rover, Red Rover

Voyage of the Sea Wolf by Eve Bunting

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Deedee's Task: All in the Family
“Equal Boy and Girl- Time Travel”

The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom

total = 350


message 787: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

15.2 -- Two Plus Two
Brody - Emma Lang
Real Men Will - Victoria Dahl

ELVD make VELD which shows up in the scrabble dictionary and is a generic term used to define certain wide open rural spaces of Southern Africa

Total Points: 470/1170
GR Authors: 19
Big Book Ticket: 500+(2)


message 788: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2632 comments 25.8 - ♥Robin♥'s Task: Spreading the Love

Option 2: pink cover
Heartburn by Nora Ephron
Heartburn by Nora Ephron

Option 5: flowers on cover
A Hundred Flowers by Gail Tsukiyama
A Hundred Flowers by Gail Tsukiyama

Points this post: 25
Total points: 360


message 789: by Wanda (new)

Wanda (wanda71) | 1770 comments OMA1229

Task 20.0-Cary's Task-Screen Sisters

I chose Option 1-"Bones- Read a book about Temperance Brennan written by Kathy Reichs.

Monday Mourning by Kathy Reichs

Points this Post-20
Total Points to Date-260


message 790: by Wanda (new)

Wanda (wanda71) | 1770 comments OMA1229

Correction to post 80

The task should have been 20.9- Screen Sisters not 20.0


message 791: by Megan L (new)

Megan L Harnett Results; Megan L

5.7 Birdcalls
Romeo, Romeo/Robin Kaye

Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 20
Tasks Completed: 4
Books read: 4
Pages Read: 1,439
GR Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 792: by Lorna (new)

Lorna | 526 comments 10.8 Short and Sweet

I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats by Francesco Marciuliano

15.7 Opposites Attract

The Horse and His Boy by C.S.
Lewis

I am a female Gemini (May 22). C. S. Lewis is a Sagittarius (Nov. 29).

20.2 It's Snow Joke, "Winter's Cool!"
Option 5
Let it SNOW by John Green, Maureen Johnson*GRA, and Lauren Myracle.

20.3 Deck the Halls
Option 5
Reached by Ally Condie 512 p.
Published 2012

One Big Book Ticket claimed.

20.9 Screen Sisters
Option 5
Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen*GRA
As one of Robin Hood's thieves, Scarlet is a fearless young woman posing as a boy.

Points this post: 85
Total points: 85
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 5
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book tickets: 1


message 793: by mstan (new)

mstan | 868 comments 5.3 - Plain Brown Wrapper

Unspoken (The Lynburn Legacy, #1) by Sarah Rees Brennan - this is a cover I would hide (in fact, I read most of it at home) - and I need to pay more attention to how I respond to covers, because this was a one-star read for me!)

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Patricia's Task: "“Punctuation, is? fun!”

Why Don't Students Like School?: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom - tons of punctuation marks here - the apostrophe in 'Don't', and the question mark and colon after 'school'

25.1 - Laurie ME's Task - A Tribute to the Women in my Life

Option 5 (fantasy) - The Brides of Rollrock Island
Option 6 (mystery) - Death in the Clouds

Total books read: 18
Points in this post: 50
Total points accumulated: 220/1170


message 794: by Sandy, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Sandy | 16893 comments Mod
5.9 Shhh!
I read Cast A Blue Shadow.

10.3. They All Look Good to Me.
I read Maisie Dobbs(Mystery Series by Female Author category) for task 20.10, so for this task I read Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore (Books about Books category).

10.10. Lucky 13
I read The Lucky One.

total points: 350


message 795: by Shannon SA (new)

Shannon SA (shannonsa) Shannon South Africa

15.9 Fly South for the Winter

The Lower River by Paul Theroux

Set in Malawi, southern hemisphere

Task points: 15
Total points: 65


message 796: by Shannon SA (new)

Shannon SA (shannonsa) Shannon South Africa

15.9 Fly South for the Winter

The Lower River by Paul Theroux

Set in Malawi, Africa, southern hemisphere

Task points: 15
Total points: 65


message 797: by Shannon SA (new)

Shannon SA (shannonsa) Shannon South Africa

10.8 Short and Sweet

I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats by Francesco Marciuliano

112 pages

Task points: 10
Total points: 75


message 798: by Aleksandra (new)

Aleksandra (aleksandrakonwa) | 752 comments 20.3 Deck the Halls
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green / option 5, published in 2012

Task points 20
Total points 310
Total tasks 15


message 799: by Rudy (new)

Rudy Hurley | 111 comments Rudy

20.10 Group Read
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore byRobin Sloan I made a post in group discussion- thread 25

30.4 Cindy AL's Task: Jackpot Spin
Rolled a 2
The Thread byVictoria Hislop and The Racketeer by John Grisham

Points this post:50
Total points; 180
Task: 13
Books:16


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Leana (Flickering Fandom) (flickeringfandom) | 33 comments 30.8 - Delicious Dee/Christine US's Task - A Reading Tribute to Those We Love

Book 1
A book that, in some way, reminds you of the person in your family who made the biggest impact on you.
Struggled to decide which of my parents to choose for this and eventually decided on my dad, since this is a reading challenge and he got me into reading as a kid! He used to read fantasy books along these lines to me until eventually I wanted to know what happened next so much I started reading ahead. He also bought me the first of the series, which set off an obsession!

A Dance with Dragons: Dreams and Dust
690 pages - 1 big book ticket.


Book 2
Support your GR friends by reading one of their favorite books (4 or 5 stars) so that you can discuss with them, if they ever need someone to talk to.

Crewel

Kathy Coe gave Crewel 4 stars
http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/...

Gennifer Albin is a Goodreads Author

Points this post: 30
Total points: 70
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 5
GR authors: 4
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


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