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25.1 A Tribute to the Women in my Life
I picked Option 4: My Middle sister: Jill- I read a romance novel,Secrets by Jude Deveraux.
And Option 5: My Youngest Sister: Diana. I read a fantasy novel:Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare.
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 75
10.4. Where DO Those Letters Go? - read Anna Dressed in Bloodby Kendare Blake(GRA)- the book takes place in Canada.
10.6. I Resolve to Read Lots of Books! read Angelfallby Susan Ee (GRA)
10.7. Hail to the Chief. read Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Foreverby Bill O'Reilly
10.8. Short and Sweet. read Flukesby Nichole Chase (GRA) Approved for length in post 1952 162 pages.
10.10. Lucky 13. read Miss Fortune Cookieby Lauren Bjorkman (GRA)
15.4 -- Naming Names read Amy and Roger's Epic Detourby Morgan Matson (GRA)
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Meghanly's Task: Beatle Mania!
picked the song Ask Me Why and read Thirteen Reasons Whyby Jay Asher (GRA)
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Deedee's Task: All in the Family
- option equal boy and girl read Tempestby Julie Cross (GRA)
20.9 - Moderators' Pet - Carly's Task: Screen Sisters
option 4- science fiction read Don't Turn Aroundby Michelle Gagnon (GRA)
25.10 - Chaitra's Task - Thank You Neil Gaiman!
option 2- mythology read Vengeance Boundby Justina Ireland (GRA)
and option 6- read Fated by Alyson Noel (GRA) upcoming book for this author is Mystic- release date is May 7th 2013
10.6. I Resolve to Read Lots of Books! read Angelfallby Susan Ee (GRA)
10.7. Hail to the Chief. read Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Foreverby Bill O'Reilly
10.8. Short and Sweet. read Flukesby Nichole Chase (GRA) Approved for length in post 1952 162 pages.
10.10. Lucky 13. read Miss Fortune Cookieby Lauren Bjorkman (GRA)
15.4 -- Naming Names read Amy and Roger's Epic Detourby Morgan Matson (GRA)
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Meghanly's Task: Beatle Mania!
picked the song Ask Me Why and read Thirteen Reasons Whyby Jay Asher (GRA)
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Deedee's Task: All in the Family
- option equal boy and girl read Tempestby Julie Cross (GRA)
20.9 - Moderators' Pet - Carly's Task: Screen Sisters
option 4- science fiction read Don't Turn Aroundby Michelle Gagnon (GRA)
25.10 - Chaitra's Task - Thank You Neil Gaiman!
option 2- mythology read Vengeance Boundby Justina Ireland (GRA)
and option 6- read Fated by Alyson Noel (GRA) upcoming book for this author is Mystic- release date is May 7th 2013

Help Thread
I read Shut Up, I'm Talking: And Other Diplomacy Lessons I Learned in the Israeli Government--A Memoir, which has both a comma and a colon.
Points: 160
Books read: 11
Tasks completed: 9
Good reads authors: 3
Big Books :1 (750+)
pages: 3860

Read any book rated 5 stars by a reader who finished the fall challenge.
From Ms. Anderson's list.
The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov
10.10 Lucky 13
Title contains one of these: Luck, Fortune, Charm, Opportunity, Success
Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
15.3 Out with the Old, In with the New
Option 2: Read one book with both 'old' and 'new' in the title/subtitle.
Old New York: Four Novellas by Edith Wharton
20.5 Beatle Mania
Read a book whose title contains one of the song title words from the album Please Please Me
Side 2, Track 4: Do You Want to Know a Secret?
The Secret by Beverly Lewis
20.6 Punctuation is Fun
Read a book with punctuation in the title
Angel's Rest by Charles Davis
25.10 Thank You Neil Gaiman
Option 1: American Gods - Read a book that was a Hugo or Nebula winner.
Lord of Light won the Hugo for Best Novel in 1968.
Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny
Option 2: Anansi Boys - Read a book with the genre mythology on its main page.
The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
30.2 It's Winter . . . Or Is It?
Book A - Northern Hemisphere - Option 2 - Author's initials in LONG UNDERWEAR
Night by Elie Wiesel
Book B - Southern Hemisphere - Option 3 - Read a romance or comedy
When the Morning Comes by Cindy Woodsmall, Goodreads author
Points this post: 130
Points to date: 360
GR authors this post: 1
GR authors to date: 5
Big book tickets to date: 1

5.7 Birdcalls I chose Martins
So I read How to Murder a Millionaire by Nancy Martin
Points for this post: 5
Total points: 155
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 14
Goodreads authors:10
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

Task 20.1 - there's a first time for everything
Book: Secrets of the Tides by Hannah Richell
Task 20.2 - winter's cool
Option 5
Book: Snow Blind
Total points: 220

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Deedee's Task: All in the Family
Option “Equal Boy and Girl”: Science Fiction > Time Travel
Playing Beatie Bow by Ruth Park
+20
Total this post: 20 points
Grand Total: 340 points
Tasks completed: 22
Books read: 29
Goodreads authors: 13
Big books: 500+ (4); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

5.4 Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust (Books with fairies)
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
The description of the book mentions fairies and its also #13 on the faery book list.
15.4 -- Naming Names (Books with names in title)
Option 2 Chosen, 2 names in title
Jack & Jill by James Patterson a GR Author
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Patricia's Task: "“Punctuation, is? fun!” (Punctuation)
Seriously...I'm Kidding by Ellen DeGeneres
The title contains three periods
Previous points 70
Points this post 40
New total 110
Total GR Authors 3
Total 500+ books 1

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Task points 5
Total points 360
Total tasks 18
Total books 26

20.6 Punctuation is Fun
Julia's Chocolates; punctuation mark is an apostrophe.
Cathy Lamb is a GoodReads Author
Points this post: 20
Total points: 215
Tasks completed: 11
Books Read: 13
GR Authors: 7
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

A book by Jane Austen:
Lady Susan by Jane Austen
As I was concerned about the length of this book - it's very short - I had it approved in the Help Thread, posts 7 and 9.
Total points 220

5.7 Birdcalls
I read A Death in the Small Hours by Charles Finch. "Finch" is a bird, and was specifically listed in the task examples.
15.3 -- Out with the Old, In with the New
I chose option 2, and read one book with both "old" and "new" in the subtitle - Never Say Die: The Myth and Marketing of the New Old Age.
25.3 - Coralie's Task - Let's be Different
I chose option 1 and read two books:
Book 1 - The Big Four - no repeated letters in the title.
Book 2 - The Green Mill Murder - words in title have 3, 5, 4, 6 letters.
Total points: 395
I read A Death in the Small Hours by Charles Finch. "Finch" is a bird, and was specifically listed in the task examples.
15.3 -- Out with the Old, In with the New
I chose option 2, and read one book with both "old" and "new" in the subtitle - Never Say Die: The Myth and Marketing of the New Old Age.
25.3 - Coralie's Task - Let's be Different
I chose option 1 and read two books:
Book 1 - The Big Four - no repeated letters in the title.
Book 2 - The Green Mill Murder - words in title have 3, 5, 4, 6 letters.
Total points: 395

highest: Out of Sight, Out of Time by Ally Carter
lowest: The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd
Total Points: 220
Tasks Completed: 11
Tasks in Progress: 7
Books Read: 23
Pages Read 8114

5.8: End of Days
The Stand by Stephen King. 1153 pages - 2 BT.
15.8: Red Rover, Red Rover:
The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure by William Goldman
20.10: Group Read: post #19.
Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
25.10: Chaitra's Task: Thank You Neil Gaiman:
1: American Gods by Neil Gaiman. 1 BT; Neil Gaiman is a GRA.
2: A Tale of Two Vampires by Katie MacAlister: This book is my guilty pleasure mostly because of the interaction of Nikola and Io, their instant attraction, confusion and differences cause by the time travel, year of birth sociatal differences. I've read this book several times since I bought it last summer.
30.2: Sheila/Kathy G's Task: It's Winter ... Or is it?
A. Option 3: Toes - Rose
The Rose Garden by Susanna Kearsley. Susanna Kearsley is a GRA.
B. Option 3: Romance
All the Queen's Players by Jane Feather
30.6: Donna Jo's Task: Having the Time of Their Lives
B. Time Travel
Dreams Of Stardust by Lynn Kurland
C. Time in title
Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie MacAlister. Katie Macalister is a GRA.
Points This Post: 125.
Total Points: 375.

Option 6. Read a book with mountain(s) on the cover.

Points this post: 20
Total points: 155
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 9
Goodreads Author: 6
Big Book Tickets: 500 (1); 750 (0); 1000(0)

Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley, GR author
ebook approved @ line 721
big book ticket (500) at 562 pages
main character named Lauren
Undercover by Lauren Dane
Points this post: 25
Total points: 415
GR Authors: 23
Big books: 500+ (2)

1A One Day by David Nicholls.
1B What Happened To Polly by Jennifer Hanning 4, 8, 2, 5 letters.

Task # 5.2 Phil's Prediction
Read a book in which the title contains two consecutive words that begin with the same letter
The Black Box by Michael Connelly Michael Connelly is a Good Reads author
Task # 10.1 Happy New Years!
Read a book which is the first in a series that is new to youDeath Assemblage by Susan Cummins Miller This book is identified on its Good Reads page as first in a series.

My name has 4 syllables so I read:
A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin*
*Big Book Ticket (1000+ pages)
Total Points = 85

25.9 - JennRenee's Task - A Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Option A. Author’s last name: King
The Waste Lands (Dark Tower #3) by Stephen King – 590 pages (Big Book Ticket)
Option C. Word in title: Red
The Red Necklace (French Revolution #1) by Sally Gardner
+25
Total this post: 25 points
Grand Total: 365 points
Tasks completed: 23
Books read: 31
Goodreads authors: 13
Big books: 500+ (5); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
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15.6 -- The Year of the Snake
published in 2013: Merciless by Lori G. Armstrong
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Putterpal's Task: There's a 1st Time for Everything
The Wicked and the Just by J. Anderson Coats
"The Wicked and the Just, J’s first book, came out 17 April 2012." @ author website
25.2 - Stacie MI’s Task - Chain of Names
Book A: Johnny Mad Dog by Emmanuel Dongala
character name = Johnny
Book B: Purgatoire by Johnny D. Boggs
total = 440
15.6 -- The Year of the Snake
published in 2013: Merciless by Lori G. Armstrong
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Putterpal's Task: There's a 1st Time for Everything
The Wicked and the Just by J. Anderson Coats
"The Wicked and the Just, J’s first book, came out 17 April 2012." @ author website
25.2 - Stacie MI’s Task - Chain of Names
Book A: Johnny Mad Dog by Emmanuel Dongala
character name = Johnny
Book B: Purgatoire by Johnny D. Boggs
total = 440

Her Texas Billionaire Oil Men by Kayla Knight
GR Author
Guilty pleasure, cheesy erotic romance :)
Task # 5.7 Birdcalls
Reflections of the Wolf by Lori King
GR Author
King penguin
Ebook approved at line 600
Task # 10.3 They All Look Good to Me
The Christmas Basket by Debbie Macomber
GR author
I will read Maisie Dobbs from the first books category for task 20.10, this book is from RITA award winners category.
Task # 15.2 Two Plus Two
Edible Delectables by Amy Wiseman
GR author
Ebook approved at line 255
A Little Harmless Fascination by Melissa Schroeder
GR author
AW + MS = SWAM
Task # 15.3 Out With the Old, In With the New
Option 1, two books
My Big Old Texas Heartache by Geralyn Dawson
GR author
Chloe's New Beginning by Alicia White
GR author
Task # 20.7 All in the Family
Already Freakn' Mated by Eve Langlais
GR author
Option Girl - paranormal romance genre
Task # 25.7 Read My Nightstand!
A Very Lusty Christmas by Cara Covington
Option B, a happy ending
Ebook approved at line 38
Hostile Witness by Rebecca Forster
GR author
Option C, been meaning to read it
Task # 30.4 Jackpot Spin
I rolled a 3 so these are 3 word titles.
Wedding Bell Blues by Ellie Ferguson
Welcome Home Tessa by Madison Maxwell
This post: 125 points
Total to date: 325 points
Goodread authors this post: 9
Goodread authors to date: 15
Big Books claimed this post: 0
Total Big Books claimed: 500+ ()
Tasks Completed: 20
Books Read: 27

Repost for Task# 20.5 Bigger is Better- Meghanly's Task:
Beatle Mania!
Song title= I saw her standing there
Book Title= There Is No Dog by Meg Rosoff
Common word is there

10.8 Short and Sweet
Locke & Key Volume 4: Keys to the Kingdom Tp
this book has 160 pages
25.3 Let's Be Different
Option 1: two books
Book A: every letter different
1Q84
Book B: different number of letters in each word - 3,8,2,6
The Prisoner of Heaven
Points this post: 35
Total points: 35
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 3

30.6 Having The Time Of Their Life
A. Memoir
Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir by Julie Flygare
B. Time Travel
Cascade by Lisa Tawn Bergren
LISA TAWN BERGREN IS A GRA
This task: 30
Tasks complete: 8
GRA: 8
Total: 175
Big Book: 1/500+

The Origins of Feasts, Fasts and Seasons in Early Christianity by Paul F. Bradshaw The two words are Feasts, fasts. Also Origins of.
Today's total: 5
Grand total 635

10.9 The Fall Finishers: 5 Star Faves
From Ms Anderson's Read Shelf:
Beauty Queensby Libba Bray
LIBBA BRAY IS A GRA
This task: 10
tasks complete: 9
GRA: 9
Total: 185
Big Book: 1/500+

30.2 - Sheila/Kathy G's Task - It's Winter...Or Is It?
Book A
Option 2 - Author initials in UNDERWEAR

Book B
Option 1 - Published since 1/1/12

Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 520

20.10- Group Read- First in a series by a woman author
Maisie Dobbs byJacqueline Winspear
Posted message #22 in Group Reads Discussion
Points this post-20
Total Points to Date-280

Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok is the author's debut novel.
Jean Kwok is a Goodreads author.
25.1 A Tribute to the Women in my Life
Option 2: the main character is a teacher.
The Care and Handling of Roses with Thorns by Margaret Dilloway
Margaret Dilloway is a Goodreads author.
Option 6: Mystery is listed as a genre on its main page.
The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny.
25.6 Fire and Ice
Option 2: Fire on the cover

Option 5: Snow on the cover

Sarah Jio is a Goodreads author.
25.9 A Christmas Scavenger Hunt
One book using options B and C: Wreath on cover. Word "wish" in title.

Points this post: 95
Total points: 210
Tasks: 10
Books: 14
Goodreads authors: 3

30.2 Sheila/Kathy G's Task - It's Winter...Or is It?
Book A - Winter in the Northern Hemisphere
I Swearby Lane Davis
Book B - Summer in the Southern Hemisphere
Beautiful Lies by Jessica Warman
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 50
Tasks Completed: 3
Books read: 5
Pages Read: 1967

15.1 -- One Man's Trash....
Read one book from the 10 highest rated books on your shelf AND one book from the 10 lowest rated books.
One of the Highest- The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa
One of the Lowest- The Blessed by Tonya Hurley
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 15
Tasks Completed: 1
Books read: 2
Pages Read: 892

5.3 Plain Brown Wrapper
Read a book you are embarrassed you have NOT read yet:
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 20
Tasks Completed: 2
Books read: 3
Pages Read: 1266

If on a Winter's Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino
Title contains an apostrophe.
30.6 Time of Their Lives
Option A (memoir): I Am Not Myself These Days: A Memoir by Josh Kilmer-Purcell
**Josh Kilmer-Purcell is a Goodreads Author**
Option B (time travel): Blackout (All Clear, #1) by Connie Willis
**This is a Big Book at 512 pages**
Points This Post: 50
Total Points: 155
Tasks Completed: 8
Total Books: 11
Pages Read: 3,775
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(3), 750+(0), 1000+(0)

For this task, I read “The Wind in the Willows”

Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 15
Tasks Completed to Date: 9
Total Points Earned to Date: 165
Pages Read this Challenge: 205
Total Pages Read to Date: 3409
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 12
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()

Bunny and the Bear by Eve Langlais – definitely a guilty-pleasures book
10.1. Happy New Years! - first in series
The Compass Rose by Gail Dayton
10.2. Let’s Get Something Started.
Eat & live healthier:
Crazy Sexy Diet: Eat Your Veggies, Ignite Your Spark, and Live Like You Mean It!
15.9 -- Fly South for the Winter
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman – Australia
20.9 - Moderators' Pet - Carly's Task: Screen Sisters
Option 4: "Firefly" Science Fiction
Dual Abduction by Eve Langlais – ebook approved post 1969 (pg 40)
Points This Post: 60
Total Points: 200
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Janet F's Task: Rookie It’s Snow Joke, “Winter’s Cool”!
Option 5. Read a book with the word ‘snow’ in the title.
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
Eowyn Ivey is a Goodreads Author
Points for this post: 20
Total points: 240
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 17
Goodreads authors: 4
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Option 5. Read a book with the word ‘snow’ in the title.
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
Eowyn Ivey is a Goodreads Author
Points for this post: 20
Total points: 240
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 17
Goodreads authors: 4
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

Sorry if this is long - I've been too busy to post!
10.7. Hail to the Chief.
Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard
This is a biography of James Garfield and an investigation into his death.
15.2 -- Two Plus Two
Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine
Dare Me by Megan Abbott
My word is MAKE.
Megan Abbott is a GRA.
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Patricia's Task: "“Punctuation, is? fun!”
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell
Punctuation mark is a colon.
25.5 - Keltie Lee's Task - CLUE
2. Mrs. White:

A.S. King is a GRA.
4. Prof. Plum: 33 Minutes by Todd Hasak-Lowy
This takes place almost entirely in a middle school.
25.11 - Vi's Task - Time to Explore!
Book 1, based on my "Young Adult" shelf: Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter
Gena Showalter is a GRA.
I rolled a 3. My path was Alice in Zombieland to Origin to Falling Kingdoms to Vessel, which is the book I read.
Vessel by Sarah Beth Durst
Sarah Beth Durst is a GRA.
30.2 Sheila/Kathy G's Task - It's Winter...Or is It?
A2: The Magician King by Lev Grossman
Author's initials in "LonGunderwear."
Lev Grossman is a GRA.
B1: The Diviners by Libba Bray
Published Sept. 18, 2012.
Libba Bray is a GRA.
At 578 pages, this is a Big Book.
30.3 - Butterflycager's Task - Cookie Exchange
1. Gingerbread Cutouts: Gingersnap by Patricia Reilly Giff
4. Jam Thumbprints: The Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull
"Mystery" is listed on the book's main page.
30.4 - Cindy AL's Task: Jackpot Spin
I rolled a 2.
Watching Jimmy by Nancy Hartry
Personal Demons by Nimue Brown
Nimue Brown is a GRA.
Points this post: 185
Total points: 185
Tasks completed: 8
GRA: 7
Big Books 500+(1), 750+ (), 1000+()

10.1. Happy New Years!.....
I read the first book in the All Creatures Great and Small series.
All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot
+10
total: 120
tasks: 6
books: 7
GR Authors: 2

Task 25.8-Spredaing the Love!...pick 2 different options and read 1 book for each:
I chose option #5 (read a book with flowers on the cover) and I read

I also chose option #2 (read a book whose cover is primarily white) and I read

Points earned for this task: 25
Points Achieved to date: 250
Total # of Goodreads Authors: 4
Total # of Big Books: 1
500+ = (1)
700+ (0)
1000+ (0)

30.6 - Donna Jo's Task - Having the Time of Their Lives
Option A - Biography

Option C - "Time" in Title

Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 550

Task 30.3-Cookie Exchange!...pick 2 different cookies from the list and read one book for each:
I picked gingerbread cutouts (read a book with a compound word in the title) and I read

I also picked jam thumbprints (read a "mystery") and I read

Points earned for this task:30
Points Achieved to date: 280
Total # of Goodreads Authors: 5
Total # of Big Books: 1
500+ = (1)
700+ (0)
1000+ (0)

Option 1: Two word title, two different words
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
***Gillian Flynn is a GR Author***
25.1 A Tribute to the Women in My Life
Option 2: Main character works in a school
The Centaur by John Updike
Option 6: Mystery genre listed on book's main page
The Man With the Golden Arm by Nelson Algren
25.2 Chain of Names
Book 1: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce in which the main character was named Stephen
Book 2: The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln by Stephen L. Carter
***At 528 pages, this is a big book***
Post Total: 70
Season Total: 365

5.5 Raise a Glass

Total Points: 485/1170
GR Authors: 21
Big Book Ticket: 500+(2)

Task # 30.4 Jackpot Spin
I rolled a 3 so these are 3 word titles.
Wedding Bell Blues by Ellie Ferguson
Ebook approved in msg 2001
Welcome Home Tessa by Madison Maxwell
Ebook approved in msg 2001
This post: 30 points
Total to date: 325 points
Goodread authors this post: 0
Goodread authors to date: 15
Big Books claimed this post: 0
Total Big Books claimed: 500+ ()
Tasks Completed: 20
Books Read: 27

Book 1(every letter in title is different):
Docby Mary Doria Russell
Book 2 (4 words in title/every word with different number of letters): 4 words - letters 3/6/2/7
The Wonder Of Americaby Derric Johnson
Points this task: 25
Total Points to Date: 145

Option 1A: One Day by David Nicholls
Option 1B: What Happened To Polly - Jennifer Hanning
4, 8, 2, 5 letters.
E-book verified in message 1809.
15.2 -- Two Plus Two
For my first book, I read Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie. For my second book, I read Elemental Magic: All-New Tales of the Elemental Masters, anthology edited by Mercedes Lackey. AC and ML make the words CALM or CLAM.
15.4 -- Naming Names
I chose option 2 and read one book with two or more names - Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon--And the Journey of a Generation.
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Patricia's Task: "“Punctuation, is? fun!”
I read One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, title with 2 commas in it.
Total points: 445
For my first book, I read Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie. For my second book, I read Elemental Magic: All-New Tales of the Elemental Masters, anthology edited by Mercedes Lackey. AC and ML make the words CALM or CLAM.
15.4 -- Naming Names
I chose option 2 and read one book with two or more names - Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon--And the Journey of a Generation.
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Patricia's Task: "“Punctuation, is? fun!”
I read One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, title with 2 commas in it.
Total points: 445

20.3 Best Review- Chris MD's Task: Deck the Halls
Option 1

Points this post- 20
Total points 220
Task- 15
Books reads-18
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A. Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President which has Biography on it's home page and is about President Garfield.
C. A Time of Miracles which has Time in the title.
30.8 - A READING TRIBUTE TO THE ONES WE LOVE
1. I chose my Mother and read Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts who has the same initials as my Mother (NR).
2. The Buddha in the Attic which I got from my GR friend Jayme's shelf. She rated it 5 stars but sadly I did not agree. http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/...
TOTAL POINTS - 320
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 7
BIG BOOKS - 1