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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2015
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Summer Challenge 2015: Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE POSTS)
correction to post #268725.8 Diverse Reading
2 book challenge
Read two books by authors from diverse backgrounds and/or cultures.
Book 1: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
(Author is Japanese, per GR bio page, this author is new to me and I have not previously read this book)
GR Author? No
Big Book? No
Book 2: Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
(Author is African American, per GR bio page, this author is new to me and I have not previously read this book)
GR Author? No
Big Book? No
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Points this post: 25
Cumulative points: 560
GR Authors this post: 0
GR Authors thus far: 26
Big books this post: 0
Big books thus far: 2
Post #2015.5 - Witch Hunt
Read a book with the genre paranormal on its main page. The genre may be stand alone or embedded
Halton Cray
Fantasy > Paranormal
5 users
Romance > Paranormal Romance
5 users
Points this post:15
Total: 450
Books read: 33
Tasks Done:23
LAUREN JODI10.10 - Haiku!
5 words in the title:
A Will and a Way by Nora Roberts
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 520/1085
Total Books Read: 38
Tasks Completed: 28/61
Goodreads Authors: 29
Big Books: 0
Jasmiina F15.3 - Now Appearing:
Book 1: Read a book that has been made into a movie (i.e. theatrical release):
Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks.
*Goodreads author*
Link to the movie.
Book 2: Read a book by an author who shares a FIRST or LAST name with one of the 100 All-time top grossing movie actors:
Doctor Who: I Am a Dalek by Gareth Roberts.
Julia Roberts.
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 385
GR Authors this post: 1
Total GR Authors: 11
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 2
BBooks - 750+: 1
BBooks - 1000+:
5.7 - JurōjinOLD found intact in title
everything i never tOLD you
by Celeste Ng (Goodreads Author)
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THIS POST:
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Points: 5
TOTALS:
Tasks Completed: 11
Books Read: 12
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 1
Points: 115
Shiraloo**BOOK SWAP: Changing previously posted The Paying Guests from task 30.6 to task 50.1.**
NEW 30.6 - Sandy's task: Dancing in the Streets
Book1: Sweet Girl by Cristin Harber
REQUIRED: Girl = 4-letter word from My Girl; Paperback for Page Length = 180 pages
Book2: A Beautiful Lie by T.E. Spivec (aka Tara Spivec)
REQUIRED: Initials of author match The Supremes; Paperback for Page Length = 388 pages
180 + 388 = 568 total pages
*Cristin Harber is a GRA*
50 Point Task
Book1: The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters
REQUIRED: GLBT Genre (previously recorded under task 30.6)
Book2: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
REQUIRED: Option A, Oscar Wilde featured on LGBT authors list.
Book3: Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
REQUIRED: Option B, autobiography
CURRENT POST
Points: 50
Goodreads Authors: 1
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 980
Goodreads Authors: 49
Devon30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?
Option 2: Read a book with an author whose first name is Mary, Kathleen, or Donna OR choose an author whose last name begins with the letter A, or L, or O.
I read Day Four by Sarah Lotz.
Option 3: In honor of the Union Jack, read a book with the title written in solid red OR white OR blue lettering.
I read
by Nathan Ballingrud
Mimi Michele30.3 Going My Way
Option 2-author's last name ending in an A, L or O
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
Option 3-title in solid red
Briar Rose by Jane Yolen
Jane Yolen is a GR author
Points: 30
Good Reads Author 1
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Total Points: 395
Good Reads Authors-12
Sarah E25.8 - Catherine T's task: Diverse Reading
Book 1: The Calligrapher's Daughter by Eugenia Kim
Eugenia Kim is of Asian-Pacific origins. From the GR bio "Eugenia Kim is the daughter of Korean immigrant parents".
*** Eugenia Kim is a Goodreads Author ***
Book 2: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself by Harriet Jacobs
I read the kindle edition, paperback edition for length (there is no MMPB): Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
Harriet Jacobs is of African origin. Approved in the help thread here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Both books and both authors are new to me
Points this post: 25
Total points: 255
GRA this post: 1
Total GRA: 6
Reposted with correction(s)
10.4: We miss you, Jane
Author's initials can be found in JANE AUSTEN
Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh GR Author
10.10: Haiku!
Title consisting of 5 or 7 words (subtitles can be included)
Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here by Christine Warren
15.2:Outfoxed
Read two books, one from each option:
Book 1 - #1, 5, 7 or 9 in series:Colters' Gift by Maya Banks GR Author
Book 2 - Heaven, Void, Wind, Spirit, Fire, Earth, River, Ocean, Mountain, Forest, Thunder, Time or Sound found in title:Kiss Across Time by Teal Ceagh GR Author
15.4: The Big O
Read two books, one from each option or one that fulfills both:
Book 1 - Sexuality, romance or erotic aas main page genre
Book 2 - Word that begins with O in title/subtitle
or Read a book that contains both
Own by Katie Porter GR Author Line 1436 on SRC ebook verification spreadsheet
15.5: Witch Hunt
Paranormal as main page genre:Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian GR Author
20.3:Best Review - Meghanly's task: ACRONYMS
POP ~ Play of Passion by Nalini Singh GR Author
20.4:Author! Author! - Julie De's task: Happy Birthday!
Option 1:Wild Man by Kristen Ashley GR Author
# of pages:528
20.5:Bigger is Better – Camilla’s task: Dragon Kings
Option 2: ShapeshifterPack Challenge by Shelly Laurenston
20.7:Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer Celebrations
Option 1: Science fiction
Royal Obsession by Cyndi Friberg GR Author
25.10 -Sirena's task: My Mom Is the Best
Option A:
#2~ Set in Wyoming ~ All Jacked Up by Lorelei James GR Author
#4~ Best crime and mystery book list ~ To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
# 281 on page 3 of list
9 GRA ticket claimed
1 Big Book ticket claimed
Current Points: 170
Total Points: 300
Tasks Completed: 16
GR's Author: 17
Book Book Tickets: 2
Andy P.Task # 25.13 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: It's not Usagi
Option 2 Read a book where a full moon can be seen on the cover.
by Jill Paton Walsh Full moon slightly to the right under the "H" of the author's name.Option 5. Read a book with a counting NUMBER found in the TITLE.
by Andrew Taylor Counting number is 4 (four).Points this post: 25
Total points: 915
5.5 - FukurokujuRuined By Reading: A Life in Books by Lynne Sharon Schwartz August 15
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 265
Total Tasks Completed: 17
Total Books Read: 21
Total Goodreads Authors: 9
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
M1NKSREASSIGNMENT
15.8 - Dearly Departed
Please removed 2001: A Space Odyssey and replace with:
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Six Other Stories
POINTS
Points This Post: -
Points Total: 820
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 6] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 48
M1NKS25.13 - It's not Usagi
Option 3:
Option 5: 2001: A Space Odyssey
POINTS
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 845
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 6] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 49
M1NKS30.4 - Title Time
1. Pride and Prejudice
2. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
POINTS
Points This Post: 30
Points Total: 875
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 6] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 50
25.3 - Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked LetterBook 1 - Read a book written by an author whose initials are ALL "Straight"
I read
by Ildefonso Falcones
I + F are both straight letters
Book 2 - Read a book whose author's initials are all "Crooked"
I read
by Robert Galbraith
R + G are both crooked letters
Claiming 2 BB ticket for
as it has 752 pagesPOINTS
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 225
GR Author:
Big Books: √
500 () 750 (X) 1000 ()
Tasks Completed: 12
GRA Total: 5
BB Total: 2
CrowinatorTask 5.2 – Crime
A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny
Task 5.8 - Name with a letter K
Rules for 50/50 Chances by Kate McGovern
*This was an ARC received from the publisher*
Task 10.6 - What is GR Up To?
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
March 2015 List
Task 15.5 - Paranormal
The Shadow Cabinet by Maureen Johnson
Points this Post: 35
Total Points: 160
Tasks Completed: 12
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana - Summer CelebrationsOption 4: cover is predominantly pink or blue
The Collins Case
by ***Goodreads Author Julie C. GilbertPoints this post: 20
Total Points: 170/1085
Tasks Completed: 10
Books Read: 12
GoodReads Authors: 8
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (1), 1000+ (1)
Susan W.20.7 Shorter is Sweeter: Read One book from the following options. State which option you used when you post.
Option 1. Read a book with the main page genre "Science Fiction" or "Young Adult"
I read The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
Both Science Fiction and Young Adult are on the main page.
20.8 Nickels and Dimes: UNESCO cities: Choose one of the options listed.
Option 1. Read a book set at least 50% in, or by an author born in, a UNESCO city of literature.
I read The Granny by Brendan O'Carroll
Brendan O'Carroll was born in Dublin, Ireland which is on the list.
Points this post: 40
Total Points: 250
BARBARA ★20.6 - Seasoned Reader - BriKie's task: It Was Ability that Mattered, Not Disability
Option 3: Dark Hunger - Sarah Reinke (#226 on page 3) 8/15
(heroine's brother, who is a secondary main character, is deaf and mute)
Goodreads Author
Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 530
Goodreads Authors: 34
Big Books - 500+: (0)
Big Books - 750+: (0)
Big Books - 1000+: (0)
530/1085 POINTS
Vicki50.1 REPOST to fix a problem
Three Cheers for Equality
Book 1: Keeping You a Secret by Julie Anne Peters
334 users shelved as GLBT
Book 2: option A The Vines by Christopher Rice a GRA
He is on the list
Book 3: option C By the Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead by Julie Anne Peters
The same author as book 1
this post
50 pts
1 GRA
Total
380 points
22 GRA 3 BB
SandyDTask 10.9 Three of a Kind
Read a book that has exactly 3 living beings (mammal, bird, fish, reptile - no trees, flowers, etc.) on the cover
Jealous And Freakn' by Eve Langlais (3 people)
Task points = 10 points
Total points = 565 points
Repost15.7 - Birth of a Nation
I completed Hail to the Chef by Julie Hyzy
Takes place in Washington, DC., USA
Points for this task: 15
GRA:1; Julie Hyzy is a GRA
BB:0
Points for Summer:
Points: 135
GRA: 9
BB:
Books Read:12
Tasks Completed:11
Adria5.10: Book of choice
The Black Book of the American Left Volume 3: The Great Betrayal
30.6: Sandy's task: Dancing in the Streets
Book 1: The Girl on the Train (My Girl)
Book 2: Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson (Stevie Wonder)
Points this post: 35
Total points: 155
Julia10315.5 - Witch Hunt
The Lodge of the Lynx (genre Fantasy > Paranormal)
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Mhairi's task: UNESCO Cities
Option 1: The Secret Place by Tana French is set in Dublin which is a City of Literature
Tana French is a Goodreads author.
Post total: 35 points
Challenge total points: 705
Total GRA: 24
Total BB tickets: 2
Tasks completed: 34
ESHAY10.10 - Haiku!
Read a book with a title consisting of 5 or 7 words.
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
*Garth Stein is a GR Author*
Points: 75
Books: 5
GRA: 2
BB:
500 () 1000 () 1500 ()
MELANIE CTASK NAME: 25.3 Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
Book 1 - "Straight"
The Lure of the Moonflower by Lauren Willig
Qualifier: Initials LW
Book 2 - "Crooked"
Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult
Qualifier: JP
Claiming GRA for Jodi Picoult and Lauren Willig
Points this task: 25
Points Total: 500
Tasks Completed: 30
GR Author: 26
Big Books: 0
Kristen IA10.9 - Three of a Kind?
Read a book that has exactly 3 living beings (mammal, bird, fish, reptile - no trees, flowers, etc.) on the cover. You can mix and match - 3 people; 2 people and a dog; a cow, a cat and a cobra............
The Summer Girls
I listened to the audiobook, but linked to the PB version for page count and audio book for cover image.
**Mary Alice Monroe is a Goodreads Author**
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 285/1085
Total Books Read: 22
Tasks Completed: 19/61
Goodreads Authors This Post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 16
Big Books This Post: 0
Total Big Books: 1
5.10 May the gods be Ever in Your Favorone book challenge
Enjoy any book of your choice.
Captive Scoundrel by Annette Blair
(ebook approved in ebook verification thread post 4919)
GR Author? Yes
Big Book? No
25.12 500 Questions
two book challenge
Read two books from 2 different options and since (at this time), no one managed to complete the 500 questions, the combined page total for your book must be less than 500 pages.
Option 1 Trivia: Read a book that appears in the top 300 of the Popular Trivia Books list
Mental Floss: Genius Instruction Manual by Mental Floss
(This book is found on page 3 of the list, it's number 113 on the list. This book has 224 pages.)
Gr Author? No
Big Book? No
Option 5 Battle: Read a book that shows 2 (and only 2) people facing each other on the cover. Both faces must be visible, profiles are fine.
by Mary Balogh(Two people facing each other, approved in Dee's task help thread post #85. This book has 224 pages.)
GR Author? No
Big Book? No
(Total pages on the two books for this challenge = 448, less than 500 as required.)
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Points this post: 30
Points thus far: 590
GR Authors this post: 1
GR Authors thus far: 27
Big Books this post: 0
Big Books thus far: 2
Catherine TTask 25.7 - Drug of Choice
book 1: the Dragon.
I stumbled across this in the library, bored, one day, and it opened my reading world to fantasy. I never looked back!
Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
book 2: My Dealer
my parents are both readers, but I really vividly remember when my teacher first encouraged me to take books of my own choice home, when I realised that reading was a Good Thing and not just a family idiosyncracy
Pygmalion: A Romance in Five Acts by George Bernard Shaw
Henry Higgins is a teacher who opens Eliza Dolittle's eyes to a wider world
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points this post - 25
total points = 915
15.1 - Yin and YangBook 1:
by Maya Banks*** Maya Banks is a Goodreads Author ***
Book 2:
by Lisa Renee Jones*** Lisa Renee Jones is a Goodreads Author ***
Total points: 50
Total GRA: 4
20.4 - Author! Author! - Julie De's taskOption 2: Read a book with American, Fantasy, Western, Adventure, OR Science Fiction as a main page genre.
Oblivion by David Foster Wallace has Literature>American as a main page genre.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 240
GR Authors: 5
BB(750): 1
10.10 - Haiku!Read a book with a title consisting of 5 or 7 words.
Un étranger dans le miroir by Anne Perry
This task
Points : 10
Total
Points : 10
20.4 - Author! Author! - Julie De's task: Happy Birthday!Option 2:
Read a book with American, Fantasy, Western, Adventure, OR Science Fiction as a main page genre.
13 petites enveloppes bleues by Maureen Johnson
This task
Points : 20
Total
Points : 30
Task # 30.2 – Jonquil – Takin’ It To the StreetsBook 1 - A Magical place – PARIS – fond memories of Hubby and me, dancing in the rain and dining at wonderful little bistros
Black Elk in Paris: A Novel
Book 2 - Feature a public celebration - Clarence & Bridget attend the Armistice Day street celebration in London
“… the ‘sea of people,’ and the gay crowd shouting themselves hoarse for the King until he appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.”
Life After Life
+++ 1 Big Book Ticket - 544 pages +++
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This Post: 30 points
Total points to date: 455 points
Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Books Read: (4) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 4
Bluegrass Pam5.4 Ebisu
A Scientist in Wonderland: A Memoir for Truth and Finding Troubleby Edzard Ernst
The letters of FISH in title/subtitle: FI in FInding, S in Scientist, H in trutH
5.10 May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor
Book of your choice.
Atlantis in Peril by T.A. Barron
***Claiming GRA ticket for T. A. Barron***
Children’s book but not in AR BookFinder.
GRA this post: 1
Total GRA: 6
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 145
10.8 - Ulysses, again!Maeve's Times: In Her Own Words by Maeve Binchy, an author born in Ireland
Points this post: 10
Total points: 755
Readerboard Name: Diane L10.10 - Haiku!
Read a book with a title consisting of 5 or 7 words.
How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny
15.2 - Outfoxed
Book 1: Read a book that is #1, #5, #7 or #9 in a series.
King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard, Allan Quatermain #1
Book 2: Read a book with one of those words in the title or subtitle. Heaven (or Celestial or Prime), Void (or Dark), Wind, Spirit, Fire, Earth, River, Ocean, Mountain, Forest, Thunder, Time
Black Wind by Clive Cussler
25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series
Read TWO books in the same series.
Floodgates by Mary Anna Evans, Faye Longchamp #5
Strangers by Mary Anna Evans, Faye Longchamp #6
25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer Fun
B. ON THE WATER - For this option read a book that has a boat on the cover.
The Dark Frigate by Charles Boardman HawesAR Book Finder - IL:UG
C. WITH THE FAMILY - For this option read a book where the authors initials can be found in FAMILY GATHERING.
FAMILY GATHERING - Neal A. Maxwell
We Talk Of Christ, We Rejoice In Christ by Neal A. Maxwell
25.13 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: It's not Usagi
Option 2: Read a book where a full moon can be seen on the cover.
A Trick of the Light by Louise PennyOption 3: Read a book with a single girl/woman on the cover.
Enna Burning by Shannon HalePoints this post: 100
Points to date: 500
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ5.2 - Bishamonten
Breaking Silence by Linda Castillo
"Mystery > Crime" is a main page genre shelved by 49 users
10.7 - Think about it......
The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible by A.J. Jacobs
"Religion" is a main page genre shelved by 632 users
15.2 - Outfoxed
Book 1 - Dream a Little Dream by Kerstin Gier
This book is #1 in the Silver (Silber) trilogy.
Book 2 - Magic in the Wind by Christine Feehan
The title contains "Wind".
15.5 - Witch Hunt
The Cemetery Boys by Heather Brewer
"Fantasy > Paranormal" is a main page genre shelved by 41 users.
This post: 45 points
Total points to date: 335 points
Tasks completed: 21
** Electing to not track GR authors and Big Books this season **
Cait S5.8- Kudokuten
Read a book written by a female author who has a first, middle, or last name that starts with the letter K.
The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories by Marina Keegan
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 515
Goodreads Authors: 25
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Tasks Completed: 28
Christine V15.10 - BBQ Time
Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch by Sally Bedell Smith
I read the above Kindle edition. Link to Paperback (no MMP available). Paperback establishes a page count of 720 pages. ***Claiming Big Book Ticket***
Sally Bedell Smith is a GoodReads Author. ***Claiming GRA ticket***
Points this post: 15
BB Tickets this post: 1
GRA Tickets this post: 1
Total points: 145
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 9
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500=2, 750=0, 1000=0
15.4 The Big OBook 1 - His Wicked Reputation by Madeline Hunter
Romance on Main page
Book 2 - A Touch of Stardust by Kate Alcott
The letter O in of.
***Madeline Hunter is a Goodreads Author
20.7 Summer Celebrations
Option 1 - Science Fiction on Main Page
Armada by Ernest Cline
Ernest Cline is a Goodreads Author
Post Total: 35
Grand Total: 200
SClosson50.1 - Three Cheers for Equality
Book 1:
I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson (approved in help)
Option A:
Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote
Option C:
The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
Points this Post: 50
Total Points: 700
SarahBRSwapping
for task
30.2 - Jonquil’s task: Takin’ It to the Streets
replacing The Martian by Andy Weir for Royal Wedding by Meg Cabot A GRA. both are good reads authors so not removing a GRA. I find the world that Mia lives in figuratively magical. She grows up a princess living in one of the craziest places in the world NYC before having to move her life over to Genovia to get married within this book to the love of her life Michael.
The Martian Will be used later.
10.6. What is GR up to?
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline A GRA. This book appeared 11th on the March 2015 what we're reading list.
25.4 - Beth Robinson's task: Science & Writing
Option 1:The Martian by Andy Weir A GRA. This fulfills the science portion of this task as the main character within in this book is an astronaut left on the surface of Mars. It is also approved on the help thread.
Option 2:Columbine by Dave Cullen A GRA. This book has a main page genre listed as writing with a sub genre of Journalism. This task fulfills the Writing portion of this task.
Points This Post: 35
GR Authors This Post:3
Total Points: 865
Total GR Authors: 45
Books Read:63
Julia1035.1 - Benzaiten
Cat Out of Hell
25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer Fun
Option A - In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce
AR rating is IL: UG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 7.0
I got this book from the public library.
Tamora Pierce is a Goodreads Author.
Option C - Murder, She Did: 14 Killer Short Stories by Gillian Roberts
(author initials in GatheRing). Length approved in post 4924 of ebook verification thread.
Gillian Roberts is a Goodreads Author.
Post total: 30 points, 2 GRA
Challenge total points: 735
Total GRA: 26
Total BB tickets: 2
Tasks completed: 36
Pamela326525.6 - Dakimel's task: Internship or Summer School?
Option 1: Love by Design by Christine Johnson - Jen is training to be a pilot
Option 4:
by Sarah M. Eden25.13 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: It's not Usagi
Option 2:
by Susan Beth PfefferOption 3:
by Dorothy Clark (Goodreads Author)30.5 - Teri-k's task: Good Old Summertime?
Option 1:
by Laura HillenbrandOption 2:
by Renee Andrews (Goodreads Author)30.6 - Sandy's task: Dancing in the Streets
Book 1:
by Danica Favorite (Goodreads Author) Song: Ain't No Mountain High Enough - 288 pagesBook 2:
by Mia Ross (Goodreads Author) - Artist: Martha Reeves - 224 pages288 + 224 = 512 pages
30.7 - Pamela3265's task: Celebrating Summer
Option 2:
by Mindy Obenhaus - Church on coverOption 4:
by Louise M. Gouge (Goodreads Author) - Horses are exhibited at my county fair.Points this post: 140
Total Points: 530
Goodreads Authors this post: 5
Total Goodreads Authors: 20
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 7
Big Books - 500+: 5
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+: 0
30.7 - Pamela3265's task: Celebrating SummerI chose Option 1 and Option 3.
Option 1 – wedding-related object on cover
by Joyce Carol Oatesfloral bouquet on the cover, approved in task help thread
Option 3 - read a book set in a place you would like to go on vacation
Keep the Aspidistra Flying by George Orwell
Set in London, where I would like to vacation
Task total=30
Grand total=525
MELANIE CTASK NAME: 15.6 Rock around the clock
Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Gier
Qualifier: Clock on cover, hands show 10 pm. Approved in task message #64.
Points this task: 15
Points Total: 515
Tasks Completed: 31
GR Author: 26
Big Books: 0
15.5 WITCH HUNTAmerican Ghost: A Family's Haunted Past in the Desert Southwest by Hannah Nordhaus
* Hannah Nordhaus is a Goodreads author *
Points This Post: 15
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total for Spring Challenge:
Total Points: 65/1,085
Total Tasks: 4/61
Total Goodreads Authors: 3
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
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Task 15.1 Yin & 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.
Rock Solid by Riley Hart (approved msg 248)
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.
Knight & Play by Kitty French
Task points = 15 points
Total points = 555 points