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   Kristen IA
      Kristen IA10.1 - Summer Reading
Read a book from one of these summer reading lists:
San Francisco Public Library 2014 Adult Summer Reading List,
TED blog 2014 Summer Reading List, or
Gear Patrol 2015 Summer Reading List
The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz
I found this book on the San Francisco Public Library 2014 Adult Summer Reading List
I listened to the audiobook, but linked to the PB version
**Lisa Lutz is a Goodreads Author**
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 275/1085
Total Books Read: 21
Tasks Completed: 18/61
Goodreads Authors This Post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Books This Post: 0
Total Big Books: 1
 Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM
      Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM15.10 - BBQ Time
I read Quicker Than the Eye by Ray Bradbury. Two "B"s in Bradbury, "Q" in Quicker.
Previous point total: 480
New points this post: 15
Total points: 495
New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 32
GRA tickets this post: 0
Total GRA: 18
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 2
 Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM
      Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM25.6 - Dakimel's task: Internship or Summer School?
I chose Options 1 and 4.
Option 1: I read
 by Winston Graham. The character who fits the task is Demelza who, as a teenager, is rescued by the main character, Ross, from a fair, hired as his kitchen maid (with no experience), has to learn to bake and cook and clean from the other servants (who are lazy), and after several years she becomes so good at housekeeping that she essentially runs the household. And then she and Ross get married. Dakimel approved the book here.
 by Winston Graham. The character who fits the task is Demelza who, as a teenager, is rescued by the main character, Ross, from a fair, hired as his kitchen maid (with no experience), has to learn to bake and cook and clean from the other servants (who are lazy), and after several years she becomes so good at housekeeping that she essentially runs the household. And then she and Ross get married. Dakimel approved the book here.Option 4: I read
 by Philip Wilkinson. There are multiple instruments on the cover, including harp, trumpet, and guitar.
 by Philip Wilkinson. There are multiple instruments on the cover, including harp, trumpet, and guitar.Previous point total: 495
New points this post: 25
Total points: 520
New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 33
GRA tickets this post: 0
Total GRA: 18
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 2
 M1NKS
      M1NKSREPOST - REASSIGNMENT
25.2 - Shiraloo's task: Summer’s Bounty
Originally posted as: Sexing The Cherry and The Cherry Orchard (Option 2 x2)
Please swap out Sexing The Cherry with:
Minding My Peas and Cucumbers: Quirky Tales of Allotment Life (Option 2)
*Kay Sexton is a Goodreads Author*
No change in points
POINTS
Points This Post: -
Points Total: 735
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 6] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 45
 M1NKS
      M1NKSREPOST
50.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Three Cheers for Equality!
Book 1: Sexing The Cherry
Option A x 2
The Canterville Ghost
A Woman of No Importance
both by Oscar Wilde
POINTS
Points This Post: 50
Points Total: 785
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 6] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 46
 M1NKS
      M1NKS15.2 - Outfoxed
Book 1: The Valley of Bones
Book 2: At the Mountains of Madness
POINTS
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 800
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 6] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 47
 M1NKS
      M1NKS20.9 - It's Stampede Time!
Option 3: The Soldier's Art
POINTS
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 820
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 6] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 48
 Kait
      Kait30.1 - Schatzie's task: American Independence Day 7-04
Book 1 - A book with the genre "American History" on its main page.
The Wright Brothers by David McCullough -- American History on main page with 25 users (also #603 on page 7 of the Best American History Books listopia); I listened to the audiobook edition, here is the paperback: The Wright Brothers: The Dramatic Story-Behind-the-Story
Book 2 - A book with a title consisting of one 4-letter word (i.e., a one word title that consists of 4 letters).
Feed by Mira Grant -- Feed is a lone four letter title
Feed qualifies for 1 BB Ticket at 599 pages.
704 pages combined minimum: The Wright Brothers: The Dramatic Story-Behind-the-Story (320 pages) + Feed (599 pages) = 919 pages total
Points This Post: 30
GR Authors This Post: 0
Big Book Tickets This Post: 1
Total Points: 425
Total GR Authors: 26
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
 KAZ KOMO
      KAZ KOMO20.3 - Best Review - Meghanly's task: ACRONYMS - Read one book with a title that consists of two or more words where the first letters of each word in the title spell an English word that is not a proper noun.
Odd Hours = OH by Dean Koontz
Points this task: 20
Total Points: 265
GRA: 1
 ASHLEY OZ
      ASHLEY OZ15.2 - Outfoxed
Read a book that is #1, #5, #7 or #9 in a series.
Dark Chocolate Demise by Jenn McKinlay
Read a book with one of those words in the title; Heaven (or Celestial or Prime), Void (or Dark), Wind, Spirit, Fire, Earth, River, Ocean, Mountain, Forest, Thunder, Time, Sound.
Troll Mountain by Matthew Reilly
15.5 - Witch Hunt
Read a book with the genre paranormal on its main page.
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
POINTS
This Post: 30
Total Points: 345
Books Read: 28
Completed Tasks: 24
 Lindy-Lane
      Lindy-Lanetask 10.10: haiku:
*title with 5 words:
The Whole Cat and Caboodle by Sofie Ryan
Points this post: 10
Total points: 285
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books: 500+(1) 750+(0) 1000+(1)
Tasks Completed: 16
 JUKKA
      JUKKAReposting the task because I messed up the first time...
5.8 – Kudokuten
Book by female author with name starting with K.
We Have Always Fought by Kameron Hurley. Kameron Hurley is a Goodreads author. Exists only in ebook, verification document line 2408.
Points This Post: 5
GR Authors This Post: 1
BB Tickets This Post: 0
Total Points: 535
Total GR Authors: 14
BB Tickets: 8
Books Read: 42
 Nick KY
      Nick KY25.6 Dakimel’s Internship
Book 1. Option 1. Story about an Intern. I read The Year of the Intern by Robin Cook.
Book 2. Option 4. Musical instrument (guitar) on cover. I read Summer in the Land of Skin by Jody Gehrman
 .
.Points This Post: 25
Total Points So Far: 1005
 trishhartuk
      trishhartuk25.13 Morgan FaeriesFolly’s Task: It’s not Usagi
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter tells the story of a childless man who cuts down a glowing stalk of bamboo and finds a thumb-sized baby girl inside...This is a TWO BOOK task. Choose TWO DIFFERENT options and read a book for each.
Option 4: Read a NON-FICTION book with the main page genre of 'History'. Any genre listing that includes "History" will work.
Bach, Beethoven and the Boys: Music History as It Ought to Be Taught, David W Barber
26 users have shelved it as Non Fiction, 13 users have shelved it as History
GRA: Yes, David W Barber is a Goodreads Author.
Option 5: Read a book with a counting NUMBER found in the TITLE.
1066 and All That: A Memorable History of England, WC Sellar and RJ Yeatman
Dates were confirmed to be okay as numbers in Help Thread message #134.
Points this Task: 25
Books Read: 2
GRA: 1
Tasks Completed: 24
Points So Far: 465
Total GRAs: 16
Total Big Books: (500+) 3
 Delicious Dee
      Delicious Dee15.1 - Yin and Yang
White Cover -
 
Black Cover -
 - Melanie Crowder (GR Author)
 - Melanie Crowder (GR Author)15.3 - Now Appearing
Book A - Still Alice - Lisa Genova (GR Author) - Still Alice IMDB link
Book B - Collision Course - Zoe Archer (GR Author) - matches Zoe Saldana on the list; ebook only approved line 471 of the spreadsheet
Points This Post: 30
Points Total: 775
Goodreads Authors: 48
 Susan W.
      Susan W.15.3 - Now Appearing
Read ONE book that fits both requirements for the task.
I read William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope by Ian Doescher
IMDB link http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076759/
The first name Ian matches Ian McKellen on the list of actors.
25.8 - Catherine T's task: Diverse Reading
Read two books by authors from diverse backgrounds and/or cultures.
Book one: Big Girls Don't Cry by Connie Briscoe
Connie Briscoe is African American
Book Two: A Loyal Character Dancer by Qiu Xiaolong
Qiu Xiaolong is Chinese
Both of the books are new to me and both of the authors are new to me
Points this post: 40
Total Points: 210
 Cindy C.
      Cindy C.Task 25.9-Elizabeth B's task: Roll of the Dice
I rolled 2 & 1.
Book 1 has 2 E's (ignoring subtitles):
I Regret Nothing: A Memoir
 
Book 2 has 1 T:
**Patrick Taylor is a Goodreads Author.**
An Irish Country Girl
 
Points this post: 25
Total points: 425
Total tasks: 19
GRA: 11
Big Books (500+): 1
 CYNBAXTER
      CYNBAXTERTask # 20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Mhairi's task: UNESCO Cities
Book 1 - Option 2: The Long Hard Road Out of Hell by Marilyn Manson which is in the genre of ‘Music’
Points this post: 20 points
Total points to date = 410 points
GRA this post: 0
Total GRA to date: 14
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 2
 Andy P,
      Andy P,Task # 25.6 - Dakimel's task: Internship or Summer School?
2) Braaaains- Read a book from the first 300 titles on the Best Zombies Books list
 by Stephen King. book is # 22, page 1 of list on 8/11/15
 by Stephen King. book is # 22, page 1 of list on 8/11/154) Music History – The summer course is on music history. Read a book with an instrument on the cover
 by Joelle Charbonneau, Black piano clearly visible on cover.
 by Joelle Charbonneau, Black piano clearly visible on cover.Points this post: 25
Total points:845
 Reader name: Marie-Anne
      Reader name: Marie-AnneTask 25.1: In a Series: Death is in the Air (#2) and For Whom Death Tolls (#3) in the Manor House Mysteries series by Kate Kingsbury. Kate Kingsbury is a GoodReads author. Note: I am not sure if this counts for 1 or 2 GR author tickets :).
Task 25.3: Straight letter, crooked letter:
Book 1: The Nanny Murders by Merry Jones. The three words in the title all start with straight letters: The Nanny Murders. Merry Jones is a GoodReads author.
Book 2: Cry Dance by Kirk Mitchell. The two words in the title all start with crooked letters: Cry Dance.
Task 30.7: Celebrating summer:
Option 3 - Vacation: The Dead Cat Bounce by Sarah Graves. The book is set on the coast of Maine. The coast of Maine is one of the states would love to go for summer vacation; it is beautiful and cool, and I can get away from the heat in Texas.
Option 4 - County Fair Time:
 Death Drops by Chrystle Fiedler. The cover has several example of fresh produce, including onions, cabbage and apples. Chrystle Fiedler is a GoodReads author.
 Death Drops by Chrystle Fiedler. The cover has several example of fresh produce, including onions, cabbage and apples. Chrystle Fiedler is a GoodReads author.Totals this posting:
Total Points: 80
Books Read: 6
Tasks Completed: 3
GoodReads Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 0; 750+: 0;
Summary Totals:
Total Points: 265
Books Read: 17
Tasks Completed: 13
GoodReads Authors: 6
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 1; 750+: 0;
 SHELLEY UT
      SHELLEY UT25.3 - Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
Book 1: The 9th Girl by Tami Hoag (512 pages - Big Book)
Book 2: O is for Outlaw by Sue Grafton
Tami Hoag is goodreads author.
Points this task: 25
Total points: 200
Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 21
Goodreads authors: 18
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
 CathyG
      CathyG15.3 - Now Appearing
Read TWO books, one from Book 1 AND one from Book 2
Book 1: Read a book that has been made into a movie (i.e. theatrical release). Required: Provide a film reference with a link from IMDb when you post.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3659388/?...
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
Required: State the name Andy Weir
OR
Read ONE book that fulfills both book 1 and book 2 requirements
The Martian by (Andy Serkis)
Goodreads Author
15.4 - The Big O
Book 1 - Read a book with the genre sexuality, romance or erotica on its main book page.
Book 2- Read a book with a word that begins with the letter O in the title or subtitle.
OR
Read ONE book that fulfills BOTH book 1 and book 2 requirements
Once and Again by Lauren Dane
15.5 - Witch Hunt
Read a book with the genre paranormal on its main page.
Revenant by Larissa Ione
Goodreads Author
15.8 - Dearly Departed
Read a book with Science Fiction, Fantasy, or any combination of those genres (Science Fiction Fantasy, Science Fantasy, etc.) on its main book page.
Day Shiftby Charlaine Harris
15.10 - BBQ Time
Read a book with the letters B, B, (2 B's) and Q found in any combination of title, subtitle, series title, and/or author's name.
A Brush with the Moon by Raquel Lyon (Foxblood #1)
Approved post #4874
Goodreads Author
25.8 - Catherine T's task: Diverse Reading
This is a TWO book task. **Both books and at least one of the authors should be new to you.**
** Asian-Indian - authors whose origins are from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Afghanistan, Pakistan or Sri Lanka
Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh
Nalini Singh is of Indian descent http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nalini_S...
Goodreads Author
** African - authors who have origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.
Wolf's Havenby Amber Ella Monroe (Ambrille Kirk) new to me author
Ambrille Kirk is black.
https://www.facebook.com/ambriellekir...
Approved post #4874
Goodreads Author
Both books are new to me
Points this post: 100
Total points: 300
Tasks completed: 16
Books read: 21
Goodreads Authors: 12
 Erin ATX
      Erin ATX20.5 - Bigger is Better – Camilla’s task: Dragon Kings
Option 1: Bodies of water
 by E. Lockhart *GR Author*
 by E. Lockhart *GR Author*Task Points: 20
Total Points: 20
Total GR Authors: 1
Tasks Completed: 1
Total Big Books: 0
 Erin ATX
      Erin ATX20.4 - Author! Author! - Julie De's task: Happy Birthday!
Option 1: As the youngest of my siblings, my brother was born on 6/20 and will be turning 26 this year. Read a book that is identified as book #2 or #6 in a series on Goodreads (series title, #).
She Can Tell by Melinda Leigh *GR Author*
This is book #2 of the She Can Series
Task Points: 20
Total Points: 40
Total GR Authors: 2
Tasks Completed: 2
Total Big Books: 0
 Erin ATX
      Erin ATX20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer Celebrations
Option 4 - Their favorite colors are Pink and Blue. Read a book that is predominantly (at least 50%) one of these colors.
 by Melinda Leigh *GR Author*
 by Melinda Leigh *GR Author*Task Points: 20
Total Points: 60
Total GR Authors: 3
Tasks Completed: 3
Total Big Books: 0
 Erin ATX
      Erin ATX15.1 - Yin and Yang
 by Lisa Genova *GR Author*
 by Lisa Genova *GR Author* by Melinda Leigh *GR Author*
 by Melinda Leigh *GR Author*Task Points: 15
Total Points: 75
Total GR Authors: 5
Tasks Completed: 4
Total Big Books: 0
 Erin ATX
      Erin ATX10.4. We miss you, Jane
The Illusion of Annabella by Jessica Sorensen *GR Author*
Task Points: 10
Total Points: 85
Total GR Authors: 6
Tasks Completed: 5
Total Big Books: 0
 Erin ATX
      Erin ATX20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Wayne's task: It's Stampede Time!
Option 2: Read a book whose author's initial can be found in the phrase STAMPEDE PARADE. Letters may be used as many times as they appear in STAMPEDE PARADE
The Moon and More by Sarah Dressen *GR Author*
Task Points: 20
Total Points: 105
Total GR Authors: 7
Tasks Completed: 6
Total Big Books: 0
 20.1 - Mary P's Task: Summer is for Relaxing
      20.1 - Mary P's Task: Summer is for RelaxingOption 1. Drowning Ruth by Christina Schwarz
This was the oldest book on my TBR; it had been there since 2009!
**Christina Schwarz is a GOODREADS AUTHOR**
Points this post: 20
Total points: 115
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 7
Goodreads Authors: 2 (Brian Doyle, Christina Schwarz)
Big Book Tickets: 3 Total: (1) - (2) - (3) Bleak House
 etwatson
      etwatson15.4 - The Big O
Read TWO books, one from Book 1 AND one from Book 2
Book 1 - Read a book with the genre sexuality, romance or erotica on its main book page.
Book 2- Read a book with a word that begins with the letter O in the title or subtitle.
OR
Read ONE book that fulfills BOTH book 1 and book 2 requirements
The River of No Return by Bee Ridgway
Approval for the romance genre can be found in post 69 & 70 here.
20.10 - Group Reads
Read ONE of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
Discussion post #45 found here
25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series
Read TWO books in the same series.
The Selection and The Elite by Kiera Cass
Points This Post: 60
Total Points: 190
 Cait S
      Cait S25.3- Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
Book #1
Read a book written by an author whose initials are ALL "Straight".
A Three Dog Life by Abigail Thomas
Book #2
Read a book whose author's initials are all "Crooked".
Shift by Jennifer Bradbury
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 470
Goodreads Authors: 24
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Tasks Completed: 25
 Task # 25.2 – Shiraloo – Summer’s Bounty
      Task # 25.2 – Shiraloo – Summer’s BountyOption 1: JUNE - Author initials in R H U B A R B
Ron Rash / Serena
Option 3: AUGUST – “Food”on main page
 
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This Post: 25 points
Total points to date: 370 points
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books Read: (1) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 1
 Marina H
      Marina H20.4 - Author! Author! - Julie De's task: Happy Birthday!
Option 3: Dødesporet by Sara Blaedel born August 6th
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Wayne's task: It's Stampede Time!
Option 2: The Girl With A Clock For A Heart by Peter Swanson
25.10 - Sirena's task: My Mom Is the Best
Book 1: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury born August 22nd
Book 2: All the Bright Places by Jennifen Niven set in Indiana
Points this post: 65
Total points: 450
 Elizabeth B
      Elizabeth B15.8 - Dearly Departed
A Feast for Crows, genre Science Fiction Fantasy on its main book page
30.4 Dlmrose's task
Book 1: The Luckiest
Book 2: The Luckiest Lady in London
Points: 45
Total: 930
 Nick KY
      Nick KY10.5 Caribbean Heritage. I read Bahama Burnout by Don Bruns, set in the Bahamas.
Points This Post: 10
Total Points So Far: 1015
 Readerboard Name: Elishia
      Readerboard Name: Elishia20.4 - Author! Author! - Julie De's task: Happy Birthday!
This is a ONE book task.
Option 2: Read a book with American, Fantasy, Western, Adventure, OR Science Fiction as a main page genre.
 
GRA Rachel Caine
25.6 - Dakimel's task: Internship or Summer School?
3) School’s Not Out For Summer – Read a book about university student life or with a main character attending college.
 
GRA Carol Lynne
4) Music History – Read a book with an instrument on the cover.
 
GRA Jet Mykles
Points Earned This Post:45
Points Achieved to Date: 435/1085
Goodreads Authors: 23
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
 Becks
      Becks15.1 - Yin and Yang
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.
 by Bernie Howgate
 by Bernie HowgateBook 2. Read a book with a predominately (at least 50%) black cover. There must be a solid field of black somewhere on the cover.
 by Simone Elkeles
 by Simone ElkelesSimone Elkeles is a GRA
Points this post: 15
Goodreads Authors this post: 1
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Points: 70
Total Goodreads Authors: 4
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0, 750+: 0, 1000+: 0
 CathyG
      CathyG20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Mhairi's task: UNESCO Cities
Option 1: Read a book set at least 50% in, or by an author born in, a UNESCO City of Literature.
The Younger Man by Dermot Davis
Davis was born in Dublin
Goodreads Author
REQUIRED: State which option you have chosen when you post.
25.12 - Delicious Dee's task: 500 Questions
For this task, you will read TWO books from 2 different options the combined page total for your book MUST BE LESS than 500 pages.
2. Format - Read a book that is either #5, #10, or #50 in a series. The book must be identified as part of a series (Series Title, #) on Goodreads.
Tie Me by Olivia Cunning
Goodreads Author
Approved post #4868
6. Triple Threat –Read a book that is #3 in a series, as identified on Goodreads (Series Title, #3).
Take Me by Olivia Cunning
Goodreads Author
25.13 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: It's not Usagi
This is a TWO BOOK task. Choose TWO DIFFERENT options and read a book for each.
REQUIRED: State which options you chose when posting.
Option 3: read a book with a single girl/woman on the cover.
Required: Post the cover when claiming the task for completion.
Vampire Shift by Tim O'Rourke
Goodreads Author
 
Option 5: read a book with a counting NUMBER found in the TITLE.
Core Strength for 50+: A Customized Program for Safely Toning Ab, Back, and Oblique Muscles by Karl Knopf
30.2 - Jonquil’s task: Takin’ It to the Streets
This is a TWO book task; you may read books from both options or repeat one option with two different books.
1) Read a book set in a place that you now consider, or once considered, magical. REQUIRED: Tell us why you consider this place to be magical when you post.
Radiance by Alyson Noel
Goodreads Author
(I believe that heaven is a magical place because God is there)
2) Read a book in which a group of people takes to the streets to celebrate : Mardi Gras
No Time Like Mardi Gras by Kimberly Lang
Goodreads Author
Points this post: 100
Total points: 400
Tasks completed: 20
Books read: 28
Goodreads Authors: 18
 Scooter&Siam
       Scooter&Siam 5.1 - Benzaiten
Read a book that features a main character who is a librarian (currently or retired). This occupation should be apparent from the book's description or from its reviews on Goodreads.
Read The Good Librarian by Gary Val Tenuta.
Book approved on e-book verification thread for use on one 5 pt task. Post #4928
Description has librarian as main character.
I'm claiming Gary Val Tenuta as a GRA.
Points: 5
Total: 260
GRA: 10
Big Books: 1
Tasks: 20
 babbling c
      babbling c30.7 - Pamela3265's task: Celebrating Summer
Option 1 – June Wedding:
Bodice of Evidence - kindle Bodice of Evidence - paperback pgs 288 by Nancy J. Parra
Nancy J. Parra is a GRA.
wedding gowns
 
Option 4 – County Fair Time:
Death, Taxes, and Peach Sangria - kindle Death, Taxes, and Peach Sangria - paperback pg 336 by Diane Kelly
Diane Kelly is a GRA.
peaches
 
THIS POST
Points: 30
Completed Tasks: 1
Good Read Authors: 2
Big Books:
500 pages: 0
Total This Season
Points: 280
Completed Tasks: 18
Good Read Authors: 17
Big Books: 1
500 pages
******
Pages read this season: 8,191
Books read this season: 21
******
Personal Best: 660/1180 (summer 14)
 Delicious Dee
      Delicious Dee10.10 - Haiku!
I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives - Caitlin Alifirenka (GR Author) - 5 word title; due to the childrens shelving - BL - 5.6; AR - 13.0 - http://www.arbookfind.com/bookdetail....
30.5 - Teri-k's task: Good Old Summertime?
option 1 - Rescuing an Angel - SUN in rescuing; A in An; A in Angel; ebook only approved 4905 of the thread
Option 2 -
 - the picture on the cover, features 2 of the women who played for the all-american girls professional baseball league - its an actual photo
 - the picture on the cover, features 2 of the women who played for the all-american girls professional baseball league - its an actual photoPoints This Post: 40
Points Total: 815
Goodreads Authors: 49
 Blueberry
      Blueberry25.2
opt 1: Read a book where the author’s initials can be found in the word RHUBARB.
Rock with Wings by Anne Hillerman
opt 3: Read a book that has the genre Nutrition or Food as a main genre.
Comfort Me with Apples: More Adventures at the Table
Anne Hillerman is a GRA.
Pts this task: 25
Total pts: 325
GAR: 9
 Julia103
      Julia10315.6 - Rock Around the Clock
The Clocks
 
30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?
Option 2: Magic's Price by Mercedes Lackey (author last name starts with L)
Option 3: The Adept
 (title in solid blue)
 (title in solid blue)Post total: 45 points
Challenge total points: 670
Total GRA: 23
Total BB tickets: 2
Tasks completed: 32
 30.7 - Pamela3265's task: Celebrating Summer
      30.7 - Pamela3265's task: Celebrating SummerOption 1, wedding dress and bouquet on the cover: The Bride Will Keep Her Name: A Novel by Jan Goldstein
 
Option 3, set in Nantucket, a great place to vacation: Nantucket Nights by Elin Hilderbrand
Points this post: 30
Total points: 660
 SarahBR
      SarahBR 5.6 - Hotei
Yes Please by Amy Poehler
Humor is listed as a main page genre. its a non fiction book
Points This Post: 5
GR Authors This Post:0
Total Points: 785
Total GR Authors: 39
Books Read:57
Big Book Tickets: 2
 15.9 - Take a Ride
      15.9 - Take a RideI completed Mademoiselle Chanel by C.W. Gortner
Points for this task: 15
GRA:1; CW Gortner is a GRA
BB:0
Points for Summer:
Points: 120
GRA: 8
BB:
Books Read:11
Tasks Completed:10
 25.13 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: It's not Usagi
      25.13 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: It's not UsagiOption 3, single woman on the cover: At the Water's Edge: A Novel by Sara Gruen
 
Option 5, a number in the title: Two Sisters by Mary Hogan
Points this post: 25
Total points: 685
 Task 30.7 - Celebrating Summer
      Task 30.7 - Celebrating SummerOption 1 – June Wedding: Read a book with a wedding dress/veil, wedding cake, church (or other religious building such as a mosque or synagogue), or a floral bouquet on the cover.
Lower right front is a piece of wedding cake. Item Specifically approved here.
 
Wedding Belles (Red Hat Club #3) (2008) by Haywood Smith (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 368 pages)
**Haywood Smith is a Goodreads Author.**
Option 2 – Family Reunion: Read a book whose authors initials can be found in the word REUNION.
Black Powder War (Temeraire #3) (2006) by Naomi Novik (Goodreads Author) (Paperback, 365 pages)
** Naomi Novik is a Goodreads Author.**
295 + 30 = 325
Tasks Completed: 18
Points for this post: 30
Points thus far: 295 + 30 = 325
Books read: 25
Pages read: 8,436
Read but not claimed: 06
Goodreads Authors: 08
Big Books:
(2) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
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25.3 Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
[Read 2 Books; 1st Authors initials all 'straight letters', 2nd Authors initials all 'crooked letters']
Read:
STRAIGHT: The liar's key by Mark Lawrence M, L
CROOKED: Red Rising by Pierce Brown P, B
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Points for this Task: 25
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Points TOTAL : 85
Tasks Completed : 5
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Task 5.7 Jurojin
Read a book that has the word OLD found intact in the title/subtitle or in the author's name.
From Out in the Cold by LA Witt
Task points = 5
Total points = 520