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WINTER CHALLENGE 2012
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Winter Challenge 2012-2013: Completed Tasks - DO NOT DELETE ANY POSTS IN THIS TOPIC
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥20.1 Most Improved Player
The Replacement
Brenna Yovanoff GRA
On Marie's Approved List
20.9 Moderators' Pet - Carly's Task: Screen Sisters
Option 4 Science Fiction on homepage:
Girl Parts
John M. Cusick GRA
Points Earned This Post: 40
Points Achieved to Date: 135/1170
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
AMY D.Task 20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's Task: Deck the Halls
5. The Old Year Passes – Read a book published in 2012.
The Flight of Gemma Hardy by Margot Livesey Published January 2012
Points this post: 20
Total points: 80
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 5
Author Tickets: 2
Big books Tickets: 500(0); 750(1); 1000(0)
OMA122930.1- toushii Anime no Tame ni
Roll dice to select two options; I rolled 1 and 5
Option 1-Read an anime book:
Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play, Vol. 2 - Oracle by Yuu Watase
Option 5-Read a book with the word "Priestess" in title, subtitle
Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play, Vol. 1 - Priestess by Yuu Watase
Points this Post: 30
Total Points : 160
Goodread Authors: 2
20.8 - It's My Birthday! - Lahni's Task: Double TroubleOption 1 (2 words in title):
Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan
Points this post: 20
Total points: 150
15.4 -- Naming NamesThe Secret of Ella and Micha by Jessica Sorensen
Jessica Sorensen is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 15
Total points: 105
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 6
Goodreads Author: 4
Big Book Tickets: 500 (1); 750 (0); 1000(0)
Alice GTask 25.9 A Christmas Scavanger Hunt
Option A
Book: My Brother Michael by Mary Stewart (name Mary)
Option C
Book: Memory of the Abyss (word memory)
Total Points: 95
30.9 School House Rock!I read Happier at Home: Kiss More, Jump More, Abandon a Project, Read Samuel Johnson, and My Other Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life, which contains the word "and" for conjunction junction
and
I read Bill and Hillary: The Politics of the Personal, which was written by a "bill,", William H. Chafe
Gretchen Rubin is a *****Goodreads author****
points:30
total points: 55
books read: 4
tasks completed: 3
GR authors: 1
pages read: 1285
10.6. I Resolve to Read Lots of Books! The Road to Grace by Richard Paul Evans
Initials: RE (NEWYEARSRESOLUTION)
Points this post: 10
Total points to date: 250
25.3 - Coralie's Task - Let's be DifferentOption 1
Book A - Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
Book B - A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole, Goodreads author
letter count: 1,6,4,2,5
25.5 - Keltie Lee's Task - CLUE
Option 1 (romance) - Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh, Goodreads author
Option 2 (title in white) - Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye, Goodreads author
Points this post: 50
Total points: 135
Tasks completed: 6
Books Read: 9
GR Authors: 6
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Andy P,Task # 5.9 Shhh!
A book with a word in the title that begins with SH
Cast A Blue Shadow by P.L. Gaus Shadow begins with SH
Jessica PDX20.8 - Lahni's Task - Double Trouble
Option 1 - Fraternal
by John Connolly (Goodreads Author)Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 205
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 1
Cindy FTask 15.1 One Man's Trash
From my Kindle TBR shelf
Top ten rating I read RAINEY NIGHTS by R.E. Bradshaw Claiming 1 Goodreads Author Ticket!!
Lowest ten rating I read Lessons in Murder by Claire McNab
Points this post:15
Total points:70
Tasks completed:6
Books read:7
Goodreads Authors:3
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(0)
MANDY Y.20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Deedee's Task: All in the Family
Girl: Option 1. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (Goodreads Author), 391 pages
Task Points: 20
Grand Total: 170
Tasks Completed: 7
Books Read: 10
Pages Read: 3,409
Goodreads Author Books: 5
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
30.7 - Sassafras's Task - It's My Anniversary!Option 1: 12 Letters in Title
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
*Claiming 1 Big Book Ticket*
Markus Zusak is a Goodreads Author
Option 5: Romance Listed on Main Page
Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
Total Points Earned: 30/1170
Total Books Read: 2/91
Good Read Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 500(1), 750(), 1000()
20.9 - Moderators' Pet - Carly's Task: Screen Sisters Option 3, a book that takes place in a school:
Colin Fischer by Ashley Edward Miller
Ashley Edward Miller is a Goodreads author.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 170
GR authors: 5
Janice CA20.3 Deck the Halls....
Option 5:
I read a book which was first published in 2012.
American Gypsy: A Memoir by Oksana Marafioti
***Oksana Marafioti is a Goodreads Author***
+20
total: 60
tasks: 3
books: 3
GR Authors: 1
5.5 Raise a Glass
by Cherry Whytock10.6 I Resolve to Read a Lot of Books
Liesl and Po by Lauren Oliver
Lauren Oliver is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 15
Total points: 15
Goodreads authors: 1
Big books:
30.9 - Peebee’s Task - Schoolhouse Rock#1: Multiplication Rock: Three is a Magic Number
Spell Bound by Rachel Hawkins (*GR author*)
#3: Grammar Rock: Conjunction Junction
The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness (*Big Book* 519pgs)
Total points: 65
Points for this post: 30
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 5
Pages read: 1982
GR authors: 3
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
5.2 Phil's PredictionI read Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict by Laurie Viera Rigler. She is a GR author.
5.3 Plain Brown Wrapper
I read Eat Prey Love by Kerrelyn Sparks. This whole series is a guilty pleasure for me! Sparks is a GR Author.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 30
Tasks Complete: 5
GR Authors: 5
Big Books: 500(0), 750(0), 1000(0)
Task 30.7 - its my anniversary1. Read Just Remember to Breathe by Charles Sheehan-Miles *good reads author* with 12 letters in his last name (if a hyphenated name doesn't work, the book is also listed as a romance which would fulfill number 5)
2. Read The Edge of Never by J.A. Redmerski *good reads author* which has 426 pages. 4+2+6=12
Points this task: 30
Total points: 65
Good reads authors: 4
Big book: 0
Coralie25.5 CLUE
Mr Green – book categorized as Mystery
The Woman in White
Big book 609 pages
Mrs Peacock – bird on cover
Total points 30
30.4 Jackpot spin Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts
Black Rose by Nora Roberts
- I spin 2 and read two books with two words in title
Task points 30
Total points 170
Total tasks 9
Sheila15.6 -- The Year of the Snake
Uncommon Clay by Margaret Maron
First published in 2001
Total Points = 280
Readerboard ID: JENBENT30.7 - Sassafras's Task - It's My Anniversary!
1 - # of letters in title equals 12
Josie and Jack by Kelly Braffet
Josie (5) + and (3) + Jack (4) = 12
Kelly Braffet is a Goodreads author.
4 - set in New Orleans
Babylon Rolling by Amanda Boyden
Points this post: 30
Total points: 115
Total Goodreads authors: 2
Total Big books: 500+ ()
Jessica PDX30.8 - Delicious Dee/Christine's Task - A Reading Tribute to the Ones We Love
Book 1
It may seem odd to pick a memoir about alcoholism to honor someone, but in this case, it fits. My father-in-law has been sober for more than 30 years now and is dedicated to helping others in their journey towards recovery. He is a tremendously caring and loving man that inspires me to be the best parent I can be to his granddaughter each and every day.
by Mary KarrI am claiming a Big Book ticket for this one.
Book 2
A 5-star from my GR friend James Thane
by Lee ChildPoints This Post: 30
Total Points: 235
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 2
10.6 I Resolve to Read...Losing Clementine: A Novel by Ashley Ream, whose initials AR appear in the last part of YEARS
Today's Total: 10
Grand Total: 210
20.8 - Double Trouble3. Names - a book by an author whose last name begins with S:
Burying the Bones by Hilary Spurling
Total points 60
15.1 One Man's Trash:Highest 10: Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking by Michael Ruhlman Rated at 4.04
Lowest 10: Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs Rated 3.28
Today's Total: 15
Grand total: 225
Sorry I'm doing this one at a time, but the computer keeps eating longer ones--this is the third time I've tried to post this group of books.
30.5 Dlmrose/Cindy F's Task--Author Train:A. The Republic of Vengeance by Paul Waters
Author's first name: Paul
repeated in
B. Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball by Donita K. Paul
Today's total: 30
Grand total: 255
Results; Megan L5.2 Phil's Prediction
My Soul to Save/Rachel Vincent
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 10
Tasks Completed: 2
Books read: 2
Pages Read: 655
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
5.5 Raise a Glass
Points this post: 5
Total poitns to date: 45
Good Read authors to date: 2
5.4 Faith, Trust, and Pixie DustPeter Pan by J.M. Barrie
10.10. Lucky 13.
The Higher Power of Lucky Susan Patron
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Putterpal's Task
"Beth Hoffman’s extraordinary debut, Saving CeeCee Honeycutt" quote from Pamela Dorman, publisher.
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman Beth Hoffman is a GR Author.
Claiming GR author ticket.
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Meghanly's Task: Beatle Mania!
song "Misery"
A Fine and Pleasant Misery by Patrick F. McManus
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Patricia's Task: "“Punctuation, is? fun!”
Colon :
My Jim: A Novel by Nancy Rawles
20.9 - Moderators' Pet - Carly's Task: Screen Sisters
Option 2 Heat Wave by Richard Castle
25.2 - Stacie MI’s Task - Chain of Names
book 1. Calico Bush by Rachel Field The character in the book is Marguerite Ledoux.
book 2. Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry
Points this Post: 120
GR Author this Post: 1
Total Points: 225
Total GR authors: 2
Mod
I read Jar City, set in Iceland.
15.9 -- Fly South for the Winter
I read Death at Victoria Dock, set in Australia.
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Deedee's Task: All in the Family
We have more girls than boys, so I chose option 2 from the "girl" choices and read I Shouldn't Even Be Doing This!: And Other Things that Strike Me as Funny, with the genre of "humor" on its home page.
Total points: 130
Keltie Lee20.1 There's a 1st Time for Everything
The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries
by Emily Brightwell
*Fantastic Fiction lists this as Emily Brightwell's first novel*
20.4 Renaissance Authors
The Choice
by Nicholas Sparks
*Nicholas Sparks's website describes the Nicholas Sparks foundation that donates money to numerous causes*
20.10 - Group Reads
The Lost Recipe for Happiness
by Barbara O'Neal
*Post #2 in the Group Reads Thread*
Points this post: 60
Total points: 190/1170
Tasks: 12
Books: 13
Delicious Dee30.2 Sheila/Kathy G's Task - It's Winter...Or is It?
Book 1 - Option 2 - Ash and Echoes - Augusta Li (GR Author) - initials appear in LONG UNDERWEAR
Book 2 - Option 2 -
- there are birds in the air on the coverTotal Points: 200/1170
GR Authors: 9
Big Book Ticket: 500+(1)
Andy P.25.8 - ♥Robin♥'s Task: Spreading the Love
Option 1 A book by an author whose initials can be found in VALENTINE'SDAY
The Round House by Louise Erdrich LE third and fouth letter in the phrase
Option 2. A book whose cover is primarily redThe Invisible Ones
by Stef Penney
5.6 You Have Bewitched MeMr. Darcy, Vampyre by Amanda Grange
Amanda Grange is a Goodreads Author
15.5 We Got the Beat
My first and last name have 4 syllables so I read The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Points this post: 20
Total points: 35
Goodreads authors: 2
Big books:
10.1. Happy New Years! First in series - Sweet Blood of Mine (Overworld Chronicles #1) by John Corwin, Goodreads author
Points this post: 10
Total points: 145
Tasks completed: 7
Books Read: 10
GR Authors: 7
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
MANDY Y.20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Janet F's Task: Rookie It’s Snow Joke, “Winter’s Cool”!
4. Lost in My Own Backyard: A Walk in Yellowstone National Park by Tim Cahill, 144 pages
Task Points: 20
Grand Total: 190
Tasks Completed: 8
Books Read: 11
Pages Read: 3,599
Goodreads Author Books: 5
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
KAREN OZ25.8 - ♥Robin♥'s Task: Spreading the Love
Option 3: “Romance”
Derailed (Clayton Falls #1) by Alysa Rose Ivy (GR Author)
Option 6: My choice
The Daisy Chain by Charlotte Mary Yonge
597 pages (Big Books >500)
+25
Total this post: 25 points
Grand Total: 145 points
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 14
Goodreads authors: 7
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Task #25.2 - Stacie MI’s Task - Chain of NamesBook #1
Wayfaring Stranger by Nancy Lyn Sullivan
-Main character's name is Sophie
-Book was approved with main character's name in post #17 of the Help Thread
Nancy Lyn Sullivan is a Goodreads Author
Book #2
Aftertime by Sophie Littlefield
-Author's first name same as main character in Book #1 above (Sophie)
Sophie Littlefield is a Goodreads Author
This post: 25 points
Total Points: 120/1170 (10%)
Tasks Completed: 7
Books Read: 10
Pages Read: 2509
GR Authors: 8
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Putterpal's Task: There's a 1st Time for EverythingThe Lotus Eaters: A Novel was Tatjana Soli's debut novel. Powerful book about a woman photographer in the Vietnam war.
Points this post: 20
Season Total: 20
Shannon South Africa20.8 It's My Birthday! - Lahni's Task: Double Trouble
Option 2: Girls - picture of a girl on the cover
by Sebastian BarryTask points: 20
Challenge points: 50
5.10 A Claus for CelebrationTwelve Days of Christmas by Trisha Ashley
The entire book takes place during the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Points this post: 5
Total points to date: 255
Kimber25.6 Fire and Ice
Option 1: (word fire in title)
Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts
Option 6: (set in Ireland)
The Selkie Spell by Sophie Moss
(ebook length approved message 1872)
Sophie Moss is a GRA
This task: 25
Tasks completed: 3
GRA: 2
Total points: 60
Laurie ME5.1: Find a Good Book
Goodnight, Sweetheart by Suzanne Simmons
5.5 Raise a Glass
Honeymoon Suite: A Novel by Lynn Michaels
10.8: Short and Sweet
Man In Control (Silhouette Desire #1537) by Diana Palmer
10.9: Fall Finisher's Five-Star Favorites: Donna Jo's list
Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn. Julia Quinn is a GRA.
15.5: We Got the Beat: Lau/rie Mar/tin 4 syllables:
Sea/son/of/storms
Season of Storms by Susanna Kearsley
Points this Post: 45.
Total Points: 45.
Laurie ME30.4: Cindy AL's Task: Jackpot Spin: rolled a 5:
1. When I Fall in Love by Lynn Kurland
2. If I Had You by Lynn Kurland
30.5: DLMrose/Cindy F's Task: Author Train!: Robert Conroy - Nora Roberts
1901 by Robert Conroy
Homeport by Nora Roberts
Points this Post: 60
Total Points: 105.
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