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message 1101: by Deirdre (new)

Deirdre Skaggs (deirdre04) | 101 comments 10.2 Read a nonfiction book that relates to something you'd like to do in 2013.

Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth About Pregnancy and Childbirth by Jenny McCarthy

Well, I think the book subtitle speaks for itself: the book is about pregnancy and childbirth. And I'd like to accomplish both of those things within 2013. Pregnant? Check. Childbirth? Thank goodness, still a bit to go on that part. =)

+10 points

Total points: 135
Goodreads authors: 7
Big books: 500+ (2)


message 1102: by Jen (new)

Jen (jayebee) | 251 comments Readerboard ID: JENBENT


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

Book A: Option 2 (initials found in LoNg)

Shine Shine Shine by Lydia Netzer

Lydia Netzer is a Goodreads author.


Book B: Option 1 (published after Jan 1, 2012)

A Land More Kind Than Home by Wiley Cash

Wiley Cash is a Goodreads author.


Points this post: 30
Total points: 395

Total Goodreads authors: 10
Total Big books: 500+ (1)


message 1103: by Chaitra (new)

Chaitra (chaitra_ganesh) | 518 comments Chaitra


15.4 NAMING NAMES
I chose the two book option and read:
The Maytrees by Annie Dillard. Maytree is the last name of the main characters. Approved in Help Thread. -and-
A Murder at Rosamund's Gate by Susanna Calkins. Rosamund is a female name. Approved in Help Thread. {This was an ARC}.
The Maytrees by Annie Dillard A Murder at Rosamund's Gate by Susanna Calkins
Points: 15

Susanna Calkins is a Goodreads Author.

20.3 CHRIS MD'S TASK - DECK THE HALLS
Choosing,
4. Strike the Harp - Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
I read Tiger Rag: A Novel by Nicholas Christopher. The cover shows a trumpet. {This was an ARC}.
Tiger Rag A Novel by Nicholas Christopher
Points: 20

25.1 LAURIE ME'S TASK - A TRIBUTE TO THE WOMEN IN MY LIFE
Choosing,
4. Middle Sister Jill - Read a book set in a hospital.
I read A History of the Present Illness by Louise Aronson. Set in several hospitals of San Francisco. {This was an ARC}.
A History of the Present Illness by Louise Aronson
and
6. Laurie - Read a book with the genre Mystery on the main page.
I read Murder Must Advertise by Dorothy L. Sayers
Murder Must Advertise (A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery) by Dorothy L. Sayers
Points: 25

Louise Aronson is a Goodreads Author.

***

Points This Post: 60
Total Points for the Season: 410
Big Books: 500 ( ), 750 (1), 1000 ( )
Goodreads Authors: 7

Tasks Completed: 22/64
Books Claimed: 31/91
Pages Read: 10,164


message 1104: by Kate S (last edited Jan 18, 2013 05:07PM) (new)

Kate S 5.3 Plain Brown Wrapper

The Odyssey by Homer

I am embarrassed I had not read this before

***This is a big book at 560 pages***

10.4 Where DO Those Letters Go?

How Should a Person Be? by Sheila Heti

set in Canada

***Sheila Heti is a GR Author***

25.8 Spreading the Love

Option 1: Author's initials found in VALENTINESDAY

Fobbit by David Abrams

Option 6: Any book

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

***David Abrams and Madeline Miller are both GR Authors***

Post Total: 40
Season Total: 405


message 1105: by Rudy (new)

Rudy Hurley | 111 comments Rudy

25.2 Stacie MI's Task- Chain of Names

Book 1: The Book of Joe byJonathan Tropper main character's name is Joe.
Book 2: Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival byJoe Simpson

Points this post:25
Total points:245
Task completed:16
Books read:20


message 1106: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

15.7 - Opposites Attract

I'm a female Virgo, and this male author's birthday is 2/25/67, making him a Pisces.

Pantheon by Sam Bourne by Sam Bourne

Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 590


message 1107: by Ty (new)

Ty  | 563 comments 5.10 A Claus for Celebration

A Kiss For Midwinter by Courtney Milan, GR Author
ebook approved @line 14
it takes place during midwinter....


15.3 -- Out with the Old, In with the New

Option 2: Old Town New by B.A. Tortuga, GR Author


Points this post: 20
Total points: 525
GR Authors: 30
Big books: 500+ (1)


message 1108: by Jennifer W (new)

Jennifer W | 466 comments 30.3 Cookie Exchange

Gingerbread: Everything I Needed to Know about Being a Girl I Learned from Judy Blume by Jennifer O'Connell compound word: every/thing

Jam thumbprints: So Yesterday by Scott Westerfeld listed as mystery on main page

Total points: 75


message 1109: by Kayleigh (new)

Kayleigh Reads (kayleigh_reads_romance) Keltie Lee

5.10 A Claus for Celebration


Be Mine
by Sabrina James
*set around Valentine's Day*

10.7. Hail to the Chief

Angels Don't Die: My Father's Gift of Faith
by Patti Davis
*approved in help thread post #26*

15.1 -- One Man's Trash....

From my TBR shelf

One of the lowest rated books
Sweet Valley Confidential: Ten Years Later
by Francine Pascal
*avg. rating 2.33*

One of the highest rated books
Easy
by Tammara Webber
*avg. rating 4.32*

Points this post: 30
Total points: 370/1170
Tasks: 24
Books: 28


message 1110: by [deleted user] (new)

10.1. Happy New Year
Fired Up (Dreamlight Trilogy, #1, Arcane Society, #7) by Jayne Ann Krentz

Fired Upby Jayne Ann Krentz
Jayne Ann Krentzis a GRA and a Goodreads book
Explanation - Book One of the Dreamlight Trilogy
Points this post - 10
Total points to date - 100
GR authors total - 4
Big Books: 500+ (3), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)


message 1111: by Ann A (last edited Jan 18, 2013 11:37PM) (new)

Ann A (readerann) | 1091 comments Task 5.2 - Phil's Prediction (consecutive words beginning with same letter)

Rabbit, Run

Task 10.7 - Hail to the Chief

Great Speeches by Abraham Lincoln
(book of speeches approved in Help thread)

Task 10.9 - The Fall Finishers' Five-Star Favs

The Buddha in the Attic
On Butterflycager's Read shelf

20.10 - Group Reads

Maisie Dobbs
Comment #27 in Maisie Dobbs thread

Points this post: 45
Tasks completed this post: 4

Total challenge points: 45
Total tasks completed: 4



message 1112: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 10.7 - Hail to the Chief

I read:

Secret Lives of the U.S. Presidents by Cormac O'Brien

This book was approved in the task help thread.

Points this task: 10
Total points: 560
Tasks completed: 31
Books read: 133
Pages read: 13564
Goodreads authors: 12
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1113: by Lindy-Lane (last edited Jan 19, 2013 08:13AM) (new)

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

Task 25.7-Read My Nightstand!...pick 2 of the options and read one book for each:

I picked option B (read a book with a happy ending) and I read The Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha The Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha 393 pages (1.17)

I also picked option E (read a book with the word "tea" in the title) and I read The Tea Companion by Jane Pettigrew The Tea Companion by Jane Pettigrew 160 pages (1.15)

Points earned for this task:25
Points Achieved to date: 305
Total # of Goodreads Authors: 5
Total # of Big Books: 1
500+ = (1)
700+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 1114: by Lindy-Lane (new)

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

Task 30.2-It' Winter...or is it!...read one book from each hemisphere:

I picked option #1 (chill factor...read a book with a scarf and/or mittens on the cover) for the Winter/Northern Hemisphere and read Six Geese A-Slaying (Meg Langslow, #10) by Donna Andrews Six Geese A-Slaying by Donna Andrews *[this is a GRA] 288 pages (1.18)

I also picked option #3 (some like it hot...read a romance listed GR genre) for Summer/Southern Hemisphere and read Wicked Intentions (Maiden Lane, #1) by Elizabeth Hoyt Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt *[this is a GRA] 382 pages (1.13)


Points earned for this task: 30
Points Achieved to date: 335
Total # of Goodreads Authors: 7
Total # of Big Books: 1
500+ = (1)
700+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 1115: by Aleksandra (new)

Aleksandra (aleksandrakonwa) | 752 comments 30.9 Schoolhouse of rock

Red Lily by Nora Roberts / option 1, 3rd in serie
Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger / option 5, set in capital (London)

Task points 30
Total points 445
Total tasks 21
Total books 32


message 1116: by Donna Jo (new)

Donna Jo Atwood | 2412 comments 50 Jessica PDX's Task--Triple Threat:

A. The Woman Who Died A Lot by Jasper Fforde
three O's (Woman, Who, Lot)

B. Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver
Three A's in Barbara

C. Wicked Intentions by
Elizabeth Hoyt
First published in 2010

Today's total: 50
Grand total: 755


message 1117: by Katy (new)

Katy | 790 comments 20.6 Punctuation
I read The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast by Douglas Brinkley featuring a colon in the title.

At 736 pages I am also claiming a big book ticket for this book!

20.8 Double Trouble
I chose option 1 and read Pirate Cinema by Cory Doctorow - 2 different words in title

Grand Total: 130


message 1118: by Turtlecollector Dennis (last edited Jan 19, 2013 02:50PM) (new)

Turtlecollector Dennis | 42 comments 5.2 Phil's Prediction

Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich

10.8 Short and Sweet

The Mysterious Affair At Styles by Agatha Christie
182 pgs

15.2 Two Plus Two

Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie(AC)
Low Pressure by Sandra Brown(SB)
4 letter word is SCAB

15.5 We Got the Beat

Full Disclosure by Dee Henderson
my first and last name has 4 syllables

20.2 Rookie It's Snow Joke

Option 6-
Wyoming Fierce by Diana Palmer
Wyoming Fierce by Diana Palmer

20.5 Beatle Mania

This is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz by Junot Díaz
song is 'I Saw HER Standing There'

20.6 Punctuation is Fun

Angels at the Table: A Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy Christmas Story by Debbie Macomber
punctuation is colon

20.8 Double Trouble

Option 1-
Severe Clear by Stuart Woods

25.3 Let's be Different

Option 1A-
Homeland by R.A. Salvatore
all characters different

Option 1B-
The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan
3,4,2,7 letters in words

25.6 Fire and Ice

Option 1-
Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan

Option 5-
My Kind of Christmas by Robyn Carr
My Kind of Christmas (Virgin River, #20) by Robyn Carr

25.11 Time to Explore

Book 1-
A Town Called Valentine: A Valentine Valley Novel by Emma Cane

Book 2-
Twisted by Laura Griffin

on Jan 2, 2013, I rolled a 2 so my chain was:
A Town Called Valentine from my romance shelf recommendation
The Fireman who Loved Me for the first similar book
Twisted by Laura Griffin for the second similar book

points this post: 200
total points: 445
tasks completed: 20
books read: 31



message 1119: by Karen Michele (last edited Jan 19, 2013 04:23PM) (new)

Karen Michele Burns (klibrary) | 2062 comments 10.6. I Resolve to Read Lots of Books!

Salman Rushdie: S R: new yearS Resolution

Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie

+10 Points

Grand Total: 200


message 1120: by Susan (new)

Susan | 682 comments 20.10-Group Read

I read

The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal (a GoodReads Author). I left my review on the thread, #11.

Task Points :20
Total points : 90
GoodRead Authors: 4
Tasks completed: 4


message 1121: by Kristina Simon (new)

Kristina Simon (kristinasimon) | 11204 comments 20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Patricia's Task: "“Punctuation, is? fun!”
The MacKade Brothers: Rafe and Jared by Nora Roberts
punctuation mark = colon


Points this post: 20
Season Total: 145





message 1122: by Soelo (new)

Soelo | 117 comments SOELO

20.4 Renaissance Authors
I read Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling. I admire her for her comic talent.

30.4 Jackpot Spin
I rolled a four, so for the four word title, I read When You Reach Me. For the 1-6 word title, I read The Year of Living Famously which has 5 words in its title and is by Laura Caldwell who is a Goodreads Author.

Points this post: 50
Total so far: 150
Big Book Tickets: 1
GR Authors: 4


message 1123: by Laurie (last edited Jan 19, 2013 11:09PM) (new)

Laurie | 910 comments Laurie ME:

5.3: Plain Brown Wrapper: I'm 'ashamed' that I keep rereading this one ...

Much Ado In the Moonlight by Lynn Kurland

20.8: It's My Birthday: Lahni's Task: Double Trouble:

1. Sparks Fly by Katie MacAlister. Katie Macalister is a GRA.

25.1: Laurie ME's task: A Tribute to the Women in My Life:

4. Romance:
Confessions of a Vampire's Girlfriend
by Katie MacAlister. Katie Macalister is a GRA.

5. Fantasy:
A Dance Through Time by Lynn Kurland

Points This Post: 50.
Total Points: 495.

GRA this Post: 2
BB this post: 0.


message 1124: by Aleksandra (new)

Aleksandra (aleksandrakonwa) | 752 comments Update post 1104
25.12 I <3 the Goodreads on SRC

The Secret Keeperby Kate Morton, recommended by Sam in The best of Fall 12' - http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline - recommended by Jennifer FL in the best of Fall 12' -http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Task points 25
Total points


message 1125: by Sandy, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Sandy | 16893 comments Mod
15.1 -- One Man's Trash....
I used my "Kindle TBR" list for this one.
For one of the 10 highest rated books, I read Howl's Moving Castle. Its average was 4.29 - I thought it was pretty good.

For one of the 10 lowest rated books, I read Finding Clarity: A Mom, A Dwarf and a Posh Private School in the People's Republic of Berkeley. Its average rating was 3.24 - I thought that was exceeding generous!

Finding Clarity: A Mom, A Dwarf and a Posh Private School in the People's Republic of Berkeley is only available in e-book, approved for length in post 2020 of the ebook verification thread.

20.1 - Most Improved Player - Putterpal's Task: There's a 1st Time for Everything
I read Consequences of Sin, the first book written by Clare Langley-Hawthorne, according to her GR profile and the list of her published books. I won't be looking for any more books by this author - I thought this one was really lame!

30.7 - Sassafras's Task - It's My Anniversary!
For my first book, I chose option 2 (total number of pages add up to 12), and read The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court. 336 pages - 3+3+6=12.

For my second book, I chose option 5, book with "romance" as main page genre, and read The Secret Keeper - romance is the 5th genre listed on the main page.

Total points: 560


message 1126: by Deedee (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 30.6 Having the Time of Their Lives

A. Read a book with the genre Biography, Autobiography or Memoir on its GR main page;.

My First Coup d'Etat: And Other True Stories from the Lost Decades of Africa (2012) by John Dramani Mahama (Hardcover, 320 pages)


B. Read a Time travel book (genre must be listed as time travel on book's main GR page);

Timepiece (Hourglass #2) (2012) by Myra McEntire (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 325 pages)


**** Goodreads Author **** Myra McEntire



180 + 30 = 210

Tasks Completed: 11
Points for this post: 30
Points thus far: 180 + 30 = 210
Books read: 14
Pages read: 4,674

Read but not claimed: 08

Goodreads Authors: 3

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


message 1127: by Cathy (new)

Cathy Galloway | 1077 comments CathyG

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Patricia's Task: “Punctuation, is? fun!”
For this task, read one book which has a punctuation mark in its title/subtitle

Apostrophe ' 'Twas the Night After Christmas by Sabrina Jeffries
Goodreads Author

25.6 - Nick KY’s Task: Fire and Ice
Read two books, one from each of two different options.

Option 1. Read any book with the word “Fire” in the title or subtitle.
Taken by Fire by Sydney Croft

Option 6. Ice and Ire – Read any book set in either Iceland or Ireland.
Iced by Karen Marie Moning is set in Ireland

25.10 - Chaitra's Task - Thank You Neil Gaiman!

3. Smoke and Mirrors

Read a book with smoke or mirror(s) on the cover. Required: Post the cover.
Up In Smoke (Silver Dragons, #2) by Katie MacAlister by Katie MacAlister
Goodreads Author

6. The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Read a book from an author with an upcoming 2013 book you're anticipating.
Maya Banks
Highlander Most Wanted expected pub date March 19, 2013
Linger


30.9 - Peebee’s Task - Schoolhouse Rock

#1: Multiplication Rock: Three is a Magic Number
Select a book which is the 3rd book in a series;
Billionaire's Contract Engagement by Maya Banks

#3: Grammar Rock: Conjunction Junction
Select a book with a conjunction ("and, but & or will get you pretty far") in the title
Sex, Lies, and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson

Points this post: 100
Total points: 100
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 7
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500= 0,750=0, 1000=0


message 1128: by Dee (last edited Jan 20, 2013 08:10AM) (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

15.9 - Fly South for the Winter
Aaron Bradley: Closet Detective - Timothy Owen (GR Author) - set in South Africa which is south of the equator

Total Points: 550/1170
GR Authors: 24
Big Book Ticket: 500+(3)


message 1129: by Laura (new)

Laura | 102 comments LDB

20.10 GROUP READS
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

Total Points: 40
Pages Read: 832
Tasks Done: 2


message 1130: by Jonathan (new)

Jonathan Smith | 13 comments 25.4 Local Flavor

Opt B
Cohen Brothers: The Big Store

Points this post: 25
Total Points 155
GR authors to date: 2


message 1131: by Jenifer (new)

Jenifer (jensamaha) | 355 comments Jenifer
Jenifer

20.9 Screen Sisters

Option: Community (alternate history genre)

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 105
Total books read: 7
Good reads authors: 5
Big book tickets:


message 1132: by [deleted user] (new)

15.10 -- A Bird in the Hand....

Appointment with Death

I've owned this book for over a year.

Points for this post: 15
Total points: 255
Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 18
Goodreads authors: 4
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1133: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2629 comments 20.10 - Group Reads

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

Robin Sloan is a Goodreads author.

Post #34 in the discussion thread.

Points this post: 20
Total points: 455
GR authors: 15


message 1134: by Dee (last edited Jan 20, 2013 09:58AM) (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

30.8 - Delicious Dee/Christine US's Task - A Reading Tribute to Those We Love
Book A - Gone Country - my mom introduced me to my love of romance books when I was a teenager and a couple of years ago, I bought her a kindle so that we could share books - this series was one of the first that she read on it, and she, as well as my sisters devour them as soon as they are release - I tend to hold off reading them for a bit longer...lol! ebook only, approved in the spreadsheet line 333

Book B - Where the Allegheny Meets the Monongahela - Felicia Watson (GR Author) - several of my GR friends have given this 5 stars including Sammy2006 and Bitchie

Total Points: 580/1170
GR Authors: 25
Big Book Ticket: 500+(3)


message 1135: by Jane (new)

Jane | 62 comments 30.3 Butterflycager’s Task: Cookie Exchange

Option 4: Jam Thumbprints (mystery genre)

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

**Michelle Hodkin is a Goodreads Author**

Option 6: Lime Meltaways (author’s initials found in LIME MELTAWAYS)

Easy by Tammara Webber

**Tammara Webber is a Goodreads Author**


30.8 Delicious Dee/Christine US’s Task: A Reading Tribute

Book 1: I chose my mom as the person that has had the biggest impact on me and read:

Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs

The main character in the book lives in the same city where my mom has lived for 40+ years.

Book 2: The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong

My Goodread’s friend Kat Morton rated the book 5 stars

**Kelley Armstrong is a Goodreads Author**

Points this post: 60
Total Points: 195
Tasks Completed: 8
Books Read: 12
Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0


message 1136: by CassieV (new)

CassieV 15.6 - Year of the Snake

Read Year of Wonders by: Geraldine Brooks. It was published in 2001.

30.1 - Ms. Anderson's Task

I rolled 4 and 1

1. Read Fushigi Yûgi: Genbu Kaiden, Vol. 1 by Yuu Watase

4. I read Persuasion by Jane Austen. The main character is Anne Elliot, she is shown throughout the book as being someone who is very sensible and caring (two things I strive to be). Plus, I love her relationship with Capt. Wentworth (he's almost as good as Mr. Darcy!).

Points this post: 45
Total Points: 115



message 1137: by Maria Jo (new)

Maria Jo | 234 comments 10.2- Let's Get Something Started

How to Stay Christian in College by J. Budziszewski

I am going to college in fall 2013, and this book is about college.

Points this post: 10
Total points: 35


message 1138: by Andrea (new)

Andrea (deja05) | 100 comments 5.6

Epic Fail by Claire LaZebnik (GR author)

This is a Pride&Prejudice retell, #44 in Best Jane Austen Retellings

10.6

Unraveling by Elizabeth Norris (GR author)

Author's initials EN are found in NEWYEARSRESOLUTION

15.8

The Assassin's Curse by Cassandra Rose Clarke (GR author)

The main character is a pirate.

20.6

Drink, Slay, Love by Sarah Beth Durst (GR author)

3 commas in the title

50.1

Book A: Blood Shadows by Lindsay J. Pryor (GR author)
3 O's in title

Book B: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
3 T's/E's in author's name

Book C: Behemoth
This book was published in 2010

5 GR authors total in this post.
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Points this post: 100
Total points: 265
GR authors: 15


message 1139: by Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Dlmrose | 18433 comments Mod
Dlmrose

5.1 Find a Good Book

And When She Was Good by Laura Lippman

15.2 -- Two Plus Two

Oroonoko by Aphra Behn AB

Death at La Fenice: A Novel of Suspense by Donna Leon DL

word = bald

25.9 - JennRenee's Task - A Christmas Scavenger Hunt
ONE book that satisfies TWO options:

Red Jacket: A Lute Bapcat Mystery by Joseph Heywood

option A: Joseph author, option C: "red" in title

total = 570


message 1140: by Wanda (new)

Wanda (wanda71) | 1770 comments OMA1229

25.1- A Tribute to the Women in My Life

Option 1- Read a book set in or around a bakery or the main characters are involved in baking

Sugar Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke

Option 2- Read a book that involves someone in the field of hair dressing or a as a beautician.

Bubbles Unbound bySarah Strohmeyer

Sarah Strohmeyer is a Goodreads Author.

Points this post- 25
Total Points to date- 350.


message 1141: by Andy (last edited Jan 20, 2013 12:06PM) (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 25.4 Lois's Task- Local Flavor
Option A.
Read a book by a local author- Kissing Arizona by Elizabeth Gunn
Gunn is a transplanted midwesterner now living in Tucson. This book is set in Tucson. Like Gunn, I live in Tucson and am a semi transplanted midwesterner since I still live in the midwest for part of the year.
Option C. A biography of a local person -Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope byGabrielle Giffords. Giffords is a former Congressional representative for the district of which Tucson is a part.


message 1142: by Megan L (new)

Megan L Harnett Results; Megan L

10.4 Where Do Those Letters Go?
As She's Told

Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 45
Tasks Completed: 7
Books read: 7
Pages Read: 2,472
GR Authors: 5
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 1143: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

50.1 - Jessica PDX's Task - Triple Threat

Book A - 3 R's in title

Diamonds are Forever by Ian Fleming by Ian Fleming

Book B - 3 I's in author's name

The Scar (New Crobuzon, #2) by China Miéville by China Miéville

Book C - First published in 1959

For Your Eyes Only by Ian Fleming by Ian Fleming

Points This Post: 50
Total Points: 640


message 1144: by Jen (new)

Jen (jayebee) | 251 comments Readerboard ID: JENBENT


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

There's Something in a Sunday by Marcia Muller

Punctuation mark = apostrophe in "There's"


Points this post: 20
Total points: 415

Total Goodreads authors: 10
Total Big books: 500+ (1)


message 1145: by Amy (new)

Amy (jusamy) | 166 comments I completed:
15.5 -- We Got the Beat
by reading:
The Dark Tower by Stephen King.

My name (Amy Ellis) has 4 syllables, as does The Dark Tower
I will also claim one big book ticket as The Dark Tower was over 800 pgs long.

Tasks Complete: 4
Total Points: 35
Big Books 500+(0), 750+ (1), 1000+(0)
GR Authors: 1


message 1146: by Amy (last edited Jan 20, 2013 02:01PM) (new)

Amy (jusamy) | 166 comments I completed:
20.8 - It's My Birthday! - Lahni's Task: Double Trouble Option #4

by reading:
The Distant Hours by Kate Morton
It has 560 pages.
I'll also claim a big book ticket since this book was over 500 pgs.

Tasks Complete: 5
Total Points: 55
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
GR Authors: 1


message 1147: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 811 comments BJ Rose

4 new tasks

20.5 - Bigger is Better - Meghanly's Task: Beatle Mania!
Song title is: Love Me Do
Say You Love Me by Johanna Lindsey

20.8 - It's My Birthday! - Lahni's Task: Double Trouble
Option #1: 2-word title: Samurai Game by Christine Feehan

25.2 - Stacie MI’s Task - Chain of Names
For Book 1, I read Saving Grace by Julie Garwood - the main character's name is 'Johanna'
For Book 2, I read Surrender My Love by Johanna Lindsey

25.6 - Nick KY’s Task: Fire and Ice
Option #1: 'Fire' in the title: The Touch Of Fire by Linda Howard
Option #2: fire on the cover: Prince of Fire (Children of the Sun, #2) by Linda Winstead Jones by Linda Winstead Jones


Points This Post = 90

Total Points = 170

Tasks Completed = 11
Pages Read = 4979


message 1148: by Laurie (new)

Laurie (limegreen) | 87 comments Task 20.2 - It's Snow Joke
Option 3. Read any book by Annie Dillard

An American Childhoodby Annie Dillard

Points this task: 20
Points to date: 165


message 1149: by Claire (new)

Claire (proud-mum) | 1086 comments 30.5 - Dlmrose/Cindy F's Task - Author Train!

The Coppersmith by Michael J. Scott

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld


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BJ Rose (bjrose) | 811 comments BJ Rose

5 new tasks

20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Janet F's Task: Rookie It’s Snow Joke, “Winter’s Cool”!
Option #6 - mountains on the cover - Sunrise Point (Virgin River, #19) by Robyn Carr by Robyn Carr

20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's Task: Deck the Halls
Option #1: huge decorated Christmas tree on the cover
Bring Me Home for Christmas (Virgin River, #16) by Robyn Carr by Robyn Carr

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Patricia's Task: "“Punctuation, is? fun!”
Ellipsis: The Lady Most Willing...: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn

25.8 - ♥Robin♥'s Task: Spreading the Love
Option #3: Romance genre on main page
Joining by Johanna Lindsey
Option #4: 'Love' in title
Love Me Forever by Johanna Lindsey

25.9 - JennRenee's Task - A Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Option A: author's first name is Mary
A Christmas Promise by Mary Balogh
Option B: snow and sleigh on cover:
The Present (Malory Family, #6) by Johanna Lindsey by Johanna Lindsey


Points This Post = 110

Total Points = 280

Tasks Completed = 16
Pages Read = 7285


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