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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2015
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Summer Challenge 2015: Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE POSTS)

15.7 - Birth of a Nation
Read a book set at least 50% in one (or more) of those countries*, as noted on Summer National Days Country List.
Romeo and Juliet
Location: Italy
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=...
Points this post: 15
Total points: 95

An Age of License: A Travelogue by Lucy Knisley
+5 Points
10.1 - Summer Reading
San Francisco Public Library 2014 Adult Summer Reading List:
The House Girl by Tara Conklin
+10 Points
10.6. What is GR up to?
From March 2015:
Batman: Year One by Frank Miller
+10 Points
15.3 - Now Appearing
Read ONE book that fulfills both book 1 and book 2 requirements
Rotten Tomatoes: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/search/...
Actor: William Fichtner
The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
+15 Points
15.7 - Birth of a Nation
Takes place in the Congo:
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
+15 Points
20.5 - Bigger is Better
Option 1: Bodies of water: River on cover

+20 Points
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter
Option 4 - Their favorite colors are Pink and Blue. Read a book that is predominantly (at least 50%) one of these colors. Required: Include the cover when you post. Graphic novels allowed for task:

+20 Points
Points this Post: 95
Grand Total: 160

15.9 - Take a Ride
I read

**Miranda Neville is a Goodreads Author, I'd like to claim a GRA ticket**
Previous point total: 185
New points this post: 15
Total points: 200
New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 13
GRA tickets this post: 1
Total GRA: 7
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 2

Option 1:
Genre: retellings (genre verified in help thread – post 80)
Shadow Spinner
ARbookfinder IL = UG
Option 2: Full moon on cover

When the Wind Blows
James Patterson is a GRA
Points this post: 25
GRA this post: 1

**RE-POST of Post #863 to claim BB Ticket**
15.3 - Now Appearing
Read ONE book that fulfills both book 1 and book 2 requirements
Book 1: Read a book that has been made into a movie (i.e. theatrical release). A book adaptation from a film also works.
Required: Provide a film reference with a link from Rotten Tomatoes or IMDb when you post.
Book 2: Read a book by an author who shares a FIRST or LAST name with one of these 100 All-time top grossing movie actors (source: the-numbers.com)
Top Grossing Movie Actors. Names must match exactly.
Required: State the name
The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly
Movie link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1189340/?...
The author Michael Connelly shares a first name with Top Grossing actors Michael Caine, Michael Gambon, and Michael Papajohn.
***Michael Connelly is a Goodreads Author***
***This book is 531 pages = 1 BB Ticket***
I listened to the audiobook, but linked to the MMPB
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 45/1085
Total Books Read: 4
Tasks Completed: 4/61
Goodreads Authors This Post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books This Post: 1
Total Big Books: 1

Option 1: One of ten oldest books on TBR list
Just Desserts by G.A. McKevett - which was the book that had been on my TBR/owned pile the longest
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 45/1085
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ (1)

Mice Gordon Reece - genre:thriller
20.7 Summer celebration

30.6 The good girl


Tasks points 60
Total points 60

25.9 - Elizabeth B's task: Roll of the Dice
I rolled 2,5
5T's kniTTer in his naTural habiTaT Knitter in His Natural Habitat, e-book only, previously approved for length, line #1068 of the list
2I's beautIful dIsaster Beautiful Disaster
Points: 5
Total points: 205

30.3 Donna Jo's Task - Going My Way
Option 1 - Popular Iowa Books - Once Upon a Cowboy by Pamela Tracy, read 6/7/15 3*
Option 3 - Title written in solid red, white or blue - Sudden Response by RL Mathewson, read 6/2/15 4* - blue lettering

Task points = 30
Total points = 30
Dlmrose
5.1 - Benzaiten
"Simon Watson, a young librarian," The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler
25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series
600 Hours of Edward (Edward #1) by Craig Lancaster
Edward Adrift (Edward #2) by Craig Lancaster
25.7 - Nikki's Task: Drug of Choice
Book 1- Dragon book- A Spell for Chameleon by Piers Anthony a reread
Started my descent down the slippery slope of series SFF books while in high school...
Book 2- Listen to Your Mother: What She Said Then, What We're Saying Now by Ann Imig
My mother was my enabler. My mother kept the house full of books while I was growing up.
This book is a collection of essays by mothers about motherhood
total = 265
5.1 - Benzaiten
"Simon Watson, a young librarian," The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler
25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series
600 Hours of Edward (Edward #1) by Craig Lancaster
Edward Adrift (Edward #2) by Craig Lancaster
25.7 - Nikki's Task: Drug of Choice
Book 1- Dragon book- A Spell for Chameleon by Piers Anthony a reread
Started my descent down the slippery slope of series SFF books while in high school...
Book 2- Listen to Your Mother: What She Said Then, What We're Saying Now by Ann Imig
My mother was my enabler. My mother kept the house full of books while I was growing up.
This book is a collection of essays by mothers about motherhood
total = 265

In Chinese philosophy,"Yin and Yang" describes how apparently opposite or contrary forces are actually complementary.
Read two books one from Book 1 AND one from Book 2.
Book 1. Read a book with a predominately (at least 50%) white cover. There must be a solid field of white somewhere on the cover.

Book 2. Read a book with a predominately (at least 50%) black cover. There must be a solid field of black somewhere on the cover.

This Post: 15
Total: 45
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 5
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Total Pages Read: 1758



Option 1 (and 2): Hands of My Father: A Hearing Boy, His Deaf Parents, and the Language of Love by Myron Uhlberg
Points this post: 20
Season Total: 40

5.4 – Ebisu
Book with letters FISH or LUCK in title/subtitle.
Rat Queens, Vol. 2: The Far Reaching Tentacles of N'rygoth by Kurtis J. Wiebe, for FISH. Kurtis J. Wiebe is a Goodreads author.
25.7 - Nikki's Task: Drug of Choice
Book 1: Re-read a book that is special to you.
Velhojen valtakunta, edited by Juhani Hinkkanen. The title means "Empire of the Necromancers", after the Clark Ashton Smith short story. This anthology, which I first read back in the 90s, was my first encounter with sword & sorcery fiction, a topic which I just a couple of weeks ago completed my BA thesis on.
Book 2: Book that clearly includes the person or relationship that describes you and your book dealer.
Blood Runs in the Family by Rich Burlew. Turns out, so does bibliophilia. My book habit has been fed primarily by my family.
Points This Post: 30
GR Authors This Post: 1
Total Points: 130
Total GR Authors: 3
Books Read: 12

25.12 - Delicious Dee's Task - 500 Questions
Option 2 - Slow Burn (Driven #5) by K Bromberg read 6/10/15 4*
Option 5 - Tall, Dark & Lonely by RL Mathewson
read 6/18/15 3*

Task Points = 25
Total Points = 55
15.9 - Take a Ride
I read The Secret History of Wonder Woman. "Wonder Woman" was approved in the help thread as a 2 word name in post 31.
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Lauren Jodi's task: The X-Philes
I chose option 3 and read The English Assassin. Main character, Gabriel Allon, was noted as being a spy in the help thread, post 15.
25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series
I read The Whole Truth and Deliver Us From Evil, books #1 and #2 in the A Shaw series by David Baldacci.
Points this post: 60
Total points: 175
I read The Secret History of Wonder Woman. "Wonder Woman" was approved in the help thread as a 2 word name in post 31.
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Lauren Jodi's task: The X-Philes
I chose option 3 and read The English Assassin. Main character, Gabriel Allon, was noted as being a spy in the help thread, post 15.
25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series
I read The Whole Truth and Deliver Us From Evil, books #1 and #2 in the A Shaw series by David Baldacci.
Points this post: 60
Total points: 175

TASK NAME: 25.9 Elizabeth B's task: Roll of the Dice
Book 1: Rolled 1+5 = one letter I in the title.
Garden of Lies by Amanda Quick
Book 2: 1+5 = 5 letter "e"
The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
Claiming GRA for Erika Johansen and Amanda Quick
Points this task: 25
Points Total: 170
Tasks Completed: 10
GR Author: 8
Big Books: 0

The Awakening by Kate Chopin
KATE is one of the Atlantic hurricane names.
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Camilla's task: Dragon Kings
Option 4 - Cardinal directions
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters (WeSt)
Total points: 55

TASK NAME: 5.10 May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor
The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel by Diana Gabaldon
Qualifier: Book of my choice, 224 pages.
Claiming GRA for Diana Gabaldon
Points this task: 5
Points Total: 175
Tasks Completed: 11
GR Author: 9
Big Books: 0

25.6: DAKIMELS INTERNSHIP OR SUMMER SCHOOL?
opt. 1: learning a new job
The Beekeeper's Apprentice
req'd: the new job is detective work
opt. 3: university life
Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town
25.8: CATHERINE T'S DIVERSE READING
book 1: ***Asian-Indian****
A Long Way Home
by Saroo Brierley
This is not a re-read and the author, Saroo Brierley, is new to me.
book 2: ***Asian-Pacific****
Salvation of a Saint
by Keigo Higashino
This is not a re-read.
Points this post: 50
Total Challenge Points: 830
BB(500) - 3
BB(750) - 0
BB(1000) - 0

The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money by Ron Lieber
*Approved in the ‘Not Really For Kids’ list - Post #67.*
5.4 - Ebisu: Read a book that has all of the letters in FISH or all of the letters in LUCK in its title/subtitle.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (Goodreads Author)
*I used the word FISH.*
Points This Post: 10
Total Challenge Points: 20
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

5.8 – Kudokuten
I read At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon (paperback for length).
Previous point total: 200
New points this post: 5
Total points: 205
New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 14
GRA tickets this post: 0
Total GRA: 7
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 2

Read a book set at least 50% in or written by an author who was born or currently lives in Ireland.
Set 100% in Ireland by an author who was born in Dublin, Ireland:

History of the Rain: A Novel (2014) by Niall Williams (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 360 pages)
Man Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2014)
**Niall Williams is a Goodreads Author.**
40 + 10 = 50
Tasks Completed: 04
Points for this post: 10
Points thus far: 40 + 10 = 50
Books read: 04
Pages read: 1,394
Read but not claimed: 06
Goodreads Authors: 01
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+

20.1 - Most Improved Player - Mary P's task: Summer is for Relaxing
Option 1

***GoodReads Author***
Points this Post 20
Total Points 20
Tasks Completed 1
Books Read 1
Total Pages 180
GoodReads Authors 1
Big Book Tickets
Big Books-500+:0

Option 2: The Angel Esmeralda by Don DeLillo initials DD
30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?
Option 2: Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood last name starts with A
*Margaret Atwood is a GR author, claiming one GRA ticket*
Option 3: Jäähyväiset Hanhivaaralle

Points this post: 50
Points total: 185/1085
GRA total: 5
BB total: 2
Tasks completed: 11/61
Books read: 13

Task 15.8 - Dearly Departed
read a book with fantasy genre
A Stroke of Midnight by Laurell K Hamilton
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points this post - 15
total points = 290

15.6 - Rock Around the Clock
Clock/watch on the cover:

The Mighty Quinns: Malcolm by Kate Hoffmann
Confirmed in post #54 of the task help thread.
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 115/1085
Total Books Read: 9
Tasks Completed: 7/61

15.5 - Witch Hunt
Read a book with the genre paranormal on its main page.

GRA Nalini Singh
Points Earned This Post:15
Points Achieved to Date: 190/1085
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)

25.2 - Shiraloo's task: Summer’s Bounty
OPTION 1 – JUNE: author’s initials in RHUBARB
repeated option 1 twice: RB BA
Coco Pinchard, The Consequences Of Love And Sex
Robert Bryndza
6/24 Paperback, 350 pages
Bloom and Doom
Beverly Allen
6/24 Paperback, 304 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 550
Books posted: 46
Tasks complete: 42
Pages this post: 654
Total pages as of this post: 12465

25.3 Andy P's Task - Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
Book 1 - title w/ straight letters - Forever Wicked by Shayla Black read 6/1/15 4*
Book 2 - author w/ crooked letters - Zack by Sawyer Bennett read 6/12/15 5*
Task points = 25
Total points = 55

25.10: SIRENA'S MY MOM IS THE BEST
opt. 1: Author's birthday is Aug. 4th
Shutter Island
by Dennis Lehane
opt. 5: gray haired person on cover
Pray for Me: The Life and Spiritual Vision of Pope Francis, First Pope from the Americas

I did the audio. Here is the link to the pb (no mmpb): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Points this post: 25
Total Challenge Points: 855
BB(500) - 3
BB(750) - 0
BB(1000) - 0

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer Celebrations:
Option 1: Read a book with the main page genre "Science Fiction" or "Young Adult":
The Falconer's Knot: A Story of Friars, Flirtation and Foul Play by Mary Hoffman.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 185
GR Authors this post: 0
Total GR Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 1
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:

10.3 – Ghost Stories around the Campfire – I read The Laughing Monsters, which has a main page genre of Thriller
10.7 – Think About It – I read Waiting for God, which is nonfiction and has main page genres of Religion, Spirituality AND Philosophy (just to be safe!:)
30.6 – Dancing in the Streets –
Book 1: I read The Man In The High Castle, HIGH matching a word in “Ain’t No Mountain HIGH Enough”
Book 2: I read Home by Marilynne Robinson, whose initials match those of Martha Reeves
The combined total page count is 547.
This Post
Points This Post: 50
Tasks Completed: 3
GRA Tickets: 0
Totals for Summer Challenge
Points: 90
Tasks Completed: 6
GRA Tickets: 2

repost from post 831
>Task 25.5 Summers fun
book 1, option A free book: Dämon wieder Willen
I found this book somewhere. It is part of the bookcrossing system.
Book 2, option C FAMILY GATHERING
A book by Mariann Engell Bear
points: 25
total points challenge: 110

20.7 Shorter is Sweeter: Ana's task: Summer Celebrations
Read ONE book from the following options. Books with genre options may be stand alone or embedded. Required: State which option you chose when you post.
Option 1 - My daughter is a young woman whose favourite book is The Maze Runner. Read a book with the main page genre "Science Fiction" or "Young Adult". The genre may be stand alone or embedded.
The Stars Came Back, Rolf Nelson
Approved by DLMRose in Ebook Verification message #4680
Verified for Science Fiction by Sandy in Genre verification thread message #57
Goodreads Author: No
Points this Task: 20
Books Read: 1
Tasks Completed: 11
Points So Far: 210
Total GRAs: 7
Total Big Books: (500+) 1

Book 1:
Re-Read a Book Special to Me:
AR Book Finder IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 5.0; AR Quiz Types: RP, LS, VP
It is special because it is the first book that I read to a kid that I babysat with Autism and she fell in Love with Dave
A Child Called "It" | Dave Pelzer | ♥♥♥♥♥ | 184 Pages | GR Author
Book 2:
My Third Grade Teacher was My Dealer.
This book involves student/teacher relationship.
Unteachable | Leah Raeder | ♥♥♥ | 320 Pages | GR Author
♥♥♥
This Task :
Points: 25
GR Authors: 2
Big Books: (500+): 0 (750+): 0 (1000+): 0
♥ ♥ ♥
Totals:
Total: 275/1085
GR Authors: 16
Big Books: (500+): 3 (750+): 0 (1000+): 0
Total Tasks Completed: 20/61

5.5: Fukurokuju
Read a book with the genre "Books About Books" listed as a main page genre.
The Paper House, Carlos María Domínguez
43 people have shelved it as Writing > Books About Books
Points this Task: 5
Books Read: 1
Tasks Completed: 12
Points So Far: 215
Total GRAs: 7
Total Big Books: (500+) 1

Option 3: Read a book where the main character is a spy.
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré
The main character, Alec Leamas, is a spy.
Total points: 175
Tasks completed: 9
GR authors: 2
Big book tickets: 1

Read a book with Science Fiction, Fantasy, or any combination of those genres (Science Fiction Fantasy, Science Fantasy, etc.) on its main book page.
Fairest by Marissa Meyer *Claiming GRA*
This Post: 15
Total: 60
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 6
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Total Pages Read: 1978

10.4 We Miss You Jane.
Read a book whose author's initials can be found in JANE AUSTEN.
I read Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik
There are two N's in Jane Austen and two in Naomi Novik
** Naomi Novik is a GRA **
15.1 Yin and Yang
Book 1: Read a book with a predominately (at least 50%) white cover. There must be a solid field of white somewhere on the cover.
I read

Book 2. Read a book with a predominately (at least 50%) black cover. There must be a solid field of black somewhere on the cover
I read

AR Info: MG+ BL 5.0 AR 7.0
** Garth Nix is a GRA **
** Lois Lowry is a GRA **
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 35

5.5 - Fukurokuju
The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy: Hogwarts for Muggles - approved in the genre thread as books about books on Jun 9th with 3ppl
Points This Post: 5
Points Total: 180
Goodreads Authors: 13

20.10 - Group Reads: Read ONE of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season:

Commented on this post here Message 38 https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
This Post: 20
Total Points: 50
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 4
Goodreads Author: 4
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)

20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Lauren Jodi's task: The X-Philes
Option 2

***GoodReads Author***
Points this Post 20
Total Points 40
Tasks Completed 2
Books Read 2
Total Pages 515
GoodReads Authors 2
Big Book Tickets
Big Books-500+:0
Hana C.
10.3- Ghost stories around the campfire.
Read a book with the main page genre thriller.
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer Celebrations
Option 1: Read a book with the main page genre "Young Adult".
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
**Rainbow Rowell is a GRA
Points this Post: 30
GRA this Post: 1
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Total Points: 195
Total GRA: 9
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Tasks Completed: 11/61
10.3- Ghost stories around the campfire.
Read a book with the main page genre thriller.
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer Celebrations
Option 1: Read a book with the main page genre "Young Adult".
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
**Rainbow Rowell is a GRA
Points this Post: 30
GRA this Post: 1
**************
Total Points: 195
Total GRA: 9
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Tasks Completed: 11/61

Read a book that has all of the letters in FISH or all of the letters in LUCK in its title/subtitle.
His Final Seduction by Lori Wilde *Goodreads Author*
*FISH
TASK TOTALS
Points: 5
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets:
CHALLENGE TOTALS
Points: 165
Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:

20.2 The X-Philes
Option 1: Book from Quests Listopia
The Neverending Story by Michael Ende (book 7 on page 1 as of 6/25/2015)
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 18.0
20.4 Happy Birthday
Option 2: Read a book with American, Fantasy, Wester, Adventure, or Science Fiction as main page genre
The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson (p. 647)
**** Brandon Sanderson is a Goodreads Author****
#### Big Book Ticket ####
25.6 Internship or School
Option 1: Book with a character learning to do a new job
Tracked by Jenny Martin
This book is approved by the task creator. Approval found here (post 51) . The main character learns to become a professional racer in a dystopian society.
**** Jenny Martin is a Goodreads Author ****
Option 4: Instrument on Cover

**** Kate Racculia is a Goodreads Author ****
TOTAL IN POST:
Points: 20 + 20 + 25 = 65
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 1
TOTAL SO FAR:
Points: 85 + 65 = 150
Goodreads Author: 4 + 3 = 7
Big Book Tickets: 0 + 1 = 1

Reposting
25.3 Andy P's Task - Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
Book 1 - title w/ straight letters - Forever Wicked by Shayla Black read 6/1/15 4*
Book 2 - author w/ crooked letters - Zack by Sawyer Bennett read 6/12/15 5* (ebook approved for length msg 4777, line 2434)
Task points = 25
Total points = 55

10.2 It's hurricane season again!
REQUIRED: Read a book whose author's first name matches the name of one of the 2015 Atlantic or Pacific hurricane names. Names must match exactly - no variations.
Name: Terry
Selection: The Color of Magic (Discworld #1; Rincewind #1) -- Terry Pratchett
Page #: MMPB 285 pages
15.9 Take a Ride
REQUIRED: Read a book with a name in the title or subtitle. At least the first AND last name appearing together (Mark Twain) or title/honorific and name (King Arthur, Mr. Toad) must be present.
Selection: The Evolution of Mara Dyer
The Evolution of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer #2) -- Michelle Hodkin
Page #: PB 544 pages.
At 544 pages, this is good for **One Big Book Ticket**
Michelle Hodkin is a **GRA**
[POINTS]
This Post: 10 + 15 = 25
Total Points: 345/1085
Books Read: 31
Completed Tasks: 25/61
Pages Read: 8133
Goodreads Authors: 16
Big Books: [500+: 2] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
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15.8 - Dearly Departed
Read a book with Science Fiction, Fantasy, or any combination of those genres on its main book page.
O-Zone
Points this post:15
Total points: 85