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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2015
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Summer Challenge 2015: Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE POSTS)
Jenn Cavanaugh10.8 – Ulysses, Again! – I read Faithful Place which is set entirely in Ireland
*** Tana French = GRA ***
10.9 – Three of a Kind – I read Independent People which has 3 sheep on the cover
(the black sheep is in front of the dark part of the hill and difficult to see on the screen, but visible in RL)20.2 – Rookie at the Top - Lauren Jodi's task: The X-Philes- Option 1: The Truth is Out There
I read To Your Scattered Bodies Go, which is number 47 on page 1 of the Quests Listopia https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/6...
This Post
Points This Post: 40
Tasks Completed: 3
GRA Tickets: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Totals for Summer Challenge
Points: 255
Tasks Completed: 15
GRA Tickets: 5
Big Book Tickets: 1 (500+)
trishhartuk20.9 Moderator’s Pet: Wayne's task: It's Stampede Time!
Option 1: Read a book that has a cowboy hat on the cover.
, by Stephen King. Hopefully this edition has enough of a cowboy hat
Goodreads Author: Yes, Stephen King is a Goodreads Author.
Points this Task: 20
Books Read: 1
GRA: 1
Tasks Completed: 26
Points So Far: 495
Total GRAs: 18
Total Big Books: (500+) 3
Lindy-Lanetask 50.1: three cheers for equality:
*book #1: glbt genre:
Bittersweet by Nevada Barr
**book #2: opt A: lgbt author on list link:
Rita Mae Brown the book The Hunt Ball
***book #3: opt A: lgbt author on list link :
Val McDermid the book The Vanishing Point
Points this post: 50
Total points: 380
Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Books: 500+(1) 750+(0) 1000+(1)
Tasks Completed: 19
MELANIE CTASK NAME: 25.12 Delicious Dee's task: 500 Questions
Book 1: Option 2: Format - read a book that is #5, #10 or 50 in a series.
Agatha Raisin and the Fairies of Fryfam by M.C. Beaton
Qualifier: Agatha Raisin #10, 197 pages
Book 2: Option 4: Top ten challenge
Death of a Snob by M.C. Beaton
Qualifier: # 9 Traditional British Mysteries on August 5/2015
278 + 160 pages = 438 (less than 500)
Claiming GRA for M.C. Beaton
Points this task: 25
Points Total: 540
Tasks Completed: 32
GR Author: 27
Big Books: 0
Devon15.5 - Witch Hunt
Read a book with the genre paranormal on its main page.
I read Penpal by Dathan Auerbach.
FANDURY20.3 - 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.
House of Echoes by Brendan Duffy
The title spells the word HOE.
Brendan Duffy is a Goodreads Author!
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 425
Books Read: 37
Goodreads Authors: 21
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(1)
Kimber15.1 Yin and Yang
Book 1:
by Jose SaramagoBook 2:
by Oliver Potzsch (goodreads author)---
15.3 Now Appearing
ONE book that fulfills books 1 & 2 requirements (made into movie and author name MICHAEL Connelly shares his first name with top 100 best paid actor MICHAEL Caine)
The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly (goodreads author)
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20.5 Dragon Kings
Option 1:
by Soraya Lane (goodreads author)*body of water on cover
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30.6 Dancing in the Streets
Book 1:
by Mary Kubica (goodreads author)*Girl in title - "My Girl"
Book 2: Crow Hollow by Michael Wallace
*MW matches initials of Mary Wells
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Above tasks: 80 points
# tasks submitted to date: 22
GRA: 20
New total: 385 points
BOUCHRA10.7. Think about it......
Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
15.4 - The Big O
Book 1: genre - romance The Wedding Dress by Lucy Kevin
This book was approved for length in post #4950.
Lucy Kevin is a Goodreads Author.
Book 2: Black Order by James Rollins
James Rollins is a Goodreads Author.
15.6 - Rock Around the Clock
UnHappenings by Edward Aubry
Edward Aubry is a Goodreads Author.
15.8 - Dearly Departed
Genre - Science Fiction
The Eye of God by James Rollins
James Rollins is a Goodreads Author.
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Lauren Jodi's task: The X-Philes
Option 3: The Judas Strain by James Rollins - Sigma Force is a group of spy scientists working under the DoD
James Rollins is a Goodreads Author.
25.3 - Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
Book 1: The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom - title is all straight letters - T K H
Book 2: The Doomsday Key by James Rollins - author's name is all crooked letters - J R
James Rollins is a Goodreads Author.
30.2 - Jonquil’s task: Takin’ It to the Streets
Option 1: One of my magical places is a space-faring world.
The Phoenix Crisis by Richard L. Sanders
This book was approved for length in post #4744.
Option 1 (repeated): One of my magical places is Antarctica. Over 50% of this book is set there, and I got it approved by the task owner beforehand.
The 6th Extinction by James Rollins
James Rollins is a Goodreads Author.
30.7 - Pamela3265's task: Celebrating Summer
Option 1: wedding dress - The Wedding Dance by Lucy Kevin
This book was approved for length in post #4950.
Lucy Kevin is a Goodreads Author.
Option 4: flowers - The Wedding Song by Lucy Kevin
This book was approved for length in post #4950.
Lucy Kevin is a Goodreads Author.
Points this post: 160
Total Points: 255
Total Tasks: 13
GR Author Tickets: 9
Big Book Tickets: 0
Books Read: 18
Pages Read: 5999
TASK NUMBER :15.2 - OutfoxedTASK DESCRIPTION: Read a book from each category
BOOK READ #1:
AUTHOR:Abigail Roux
DATE READ: 7/5/2015
REQUIRED INFO: #7 in Cut & Run Series
GR Author: Abigail Roux is a GR Author
BOOK READ #2:
AUTHOR:Christine Feehan
DATE READ: 8/18/2015
REQUIRED INFO: "wind" in title
GR Author: Christine Feehan is a GR Author
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TOTALS
Points This Post: 15
GR Author: 2
Big Book: 0
Total Points: 645
Total GR Author : 31
Total Big Book: 0
Jenn M5.5 - Fukurokuju
The Bookseller
Cynthia Swanson is a Goodreads Author
10.1 - Summer Reading
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
From the San Francisco Public Library 2014 Adult Summer Reading List
Robin Sloan is a Goodreads Author
25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series
Crash
Clash
Nicole Williams is a Goodreads Author
25.3 - Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
Book 1: Straight Letter Title The First Wife
Book 1: Crooked Letter Author J.D. Robb Naked in Death
Erica Spindler is a Goodreads Author
25.11 - Jamie NYC's task: Summer In The City
Option 2: Boys Like You
Option 3: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
Juliana Stone is a Goodreads Author
Daniel James Brown is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 90
Points so far: 395
Goodreads Authors: 23
5.3 - Daikokuten Read a book with one of the following words in the title/subtitle: cash, coin, gold, money, rich, richer, silver, wealth, wealthy. The Gold of the Sunbeams: And Other Stories by Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay
5.8 - Kudokuten Read a book written by a female author who has a first, middle, or last name that starts with the letter K.
The Gold Coin by Andrea Kane (Goodreads Author)
5.10 - May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor For this task, enjoy any book of your choice.
The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg (Goodreads Author)
20.10 - Group Reads Microhistories
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach (discussion post 46) (Goodreads Author)
25.7 - Nikki's Task: Drug of Choice
1. Re-read a book that is special to you.
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley. (This book changed my life the first time I read it, 18 years ago.) (876 pages, 2 Big Book Tickets)
2. Read a book that clearly includes the person or relationship that describes you and your book dealer in the Goodreads summary.
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee (Relationship: Father/Daughter; my dad introduced me to the Mists of Avalon.)
30.7 - Pamela3265's task: Celebrating Summer
3. Read a book set in a place you would like to go on vacation.
Voyager by Diana Gabaldon (Goodreads Author) (870 pages, 2 big book tickets) I would like to visit Scotland.
4.
Incendiary Girls, by Kodi Scheer (Horses are at fairs.)Total: 935
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets: 4
Delicious Dee20.1 - Most Improved Player - Mary P's task: Summer is for Relaxing
Option 1 - I used my RRRC MnG Aug/Sep Shelf
The Wallflower - Dana Marie Bell (GR Author) - added to GR in June 2010; ebook only approved #4954 of the approval thread
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 900
Goodreads Authors: 54
SweetMelissa5.10 May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor
Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt, 8/15/15
20.10 - Group Reads
The Invention of Wings, Sue Monk Kidd (GRA), 8/17/15
25.7 - Nikki's Task: Drug of Choice
Book 1: To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee, 7/17/15
Book 2: Go Set a Watchman, Harper Lee, 7/18/15
Required: My father has helped to cultivate my love of reading by always giving me books for my birthday.
50.1 - Ms Anderson's Task: Three Cheers for Equality!
Book 1: Middlesex, Jeffrey Eugenides, 6/24/15, 541 pgs = 1 BBT
Book 2B: Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man: A Memoir, Bill Clegg (GRA), 8/16/15
Book 2C: Ninety Days: A Memoir of Recovery, Bill Clegg (GRA), 8/17/15
Points this post: 100
Goodread Authors this post: 3
Big Book Tickets this post: 1
500: 1
750: 0
1000: 0
Total points: 515
Total Goodread Authors: 18 (You have me listed twice on the readerboard)
Total Big Book Tickets: 6
500: 4
750: 1
1000: 1
EMurphy25.5 - Bluemoon's Task: Summer Fun
Option 1: IN THE GARDEN - Read a book that you got for free
The Help by Katheryn Stockett
I borrowed this book from my mother-in-law
*Katheryn Stockett is a GoodReads Author
*The Help is a Big Book ticket with 522 pages
Option 3: WITH THE FAMILY - Read a book where the authors initials can be found in FAMILY GATHERING
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Total this Task:
Points: 25
Books Read: 2
GoodReads Author: 1
Big Book Ticket +500: 1
Total:
Points: 165
Books Read: 12
GR Authors: 5
BB Tickets +500: 1
Tasks Completed: 7
NARUMON25.10 Sirena's Task: My Mom is the Best
Option 1: Read a book by a Leo author
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty
According to her Wikipedia page, Caitlin Doughty was born on 8/19/1984, which makes her a Leo.
Option 4: Read a book from the Best Crime & Mystery Books list
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley. The book is #73 on the list (page 1).
**** Alan Bradley is a Goodreads Author ****
IN POST:
Points: 25
Goodreads Author: 1
Big Book: 0
TOTAL SO FAR:
Points: 825 + 25 = 850
Goodreads Author: 28 + 1 = 29
Big Book: 4 + 0 = 4
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Wayne's task: It's Stampede Time!Option 2: Author's initials in STAMPEDE PARADE.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Total Points: 460
Tasks completed: 18
GRA: 4
Big Book tickets: 3
NOTE: Reassigning Hatchet from task 25.5 to another task to be reported upon completion of 2nd book. Please update task 25.5 as below. TASK NUMBER :25.5 - Summer Fun
TASK DESCRIPTION: Free Book & FAMILY GATHERINGS
BOOK #1 READ:
AUTHOR:Garth Stein
DATE READ: 8/6/2015
REQUIRED INFO: Option A - free book from library
AR Book Find
TASK DESCRIPTION: Free Book & FAMILY GATHERINGS
BOOK #2 READ:
AUTHOR:Robert Galbraith
DATE READ: 6/16/2015
REQUIRED INFO: Option C - FAMILY GATHERINGS
TOTALS
Points This Post: 0 - no new points reported
GR Author: 0
Big Book: 0
Total Points: 645
Total GR Author : 31
Total Big Book: 0
Task 30.2 - Takin’ It to the Streets1) 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.
The Disappearance at Pere-Lachaise (Victor Legris #2) (2003) by Claude Izner (Hardcover, 306 pages)
Set in Paris, France. I’ve always had a romantic, magical view of Paris, with the Eiffel Tower, cafes, walking hand-in-hand along the river Seine, etc., etc..
2) Read a book in which a group of people takes to the streets to celebrate.
REQUIRED: Name or describe the celebration.
The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender (2014) by Leslye Walton (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 301 pages)
Summer Solstice Celebration During which the citizens of this small Washington State town will literally dance in the streets:
pp. 222: “For the people of Pinnacle lane, the solstice celebration was a chance to shed their cloaks of modesty and decorum, and replace them with wildflowers woven in their hair. … “
**Leslye Walton is a Goodreads Author.**
325 + 30 = 355
Tasks Completed: 19
Points for this post: 30
Points thus far: 325 + 30 = 355
Books read: 27
Pages read: 9,043
Read but not claimed: 07
Goodreads Authors: 09
Big Books:
(2) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
CYNBAXTERTask # 25.4 - Beth Robinson's task: Science & Writing
Book 1 - Option #: When the Killing's Done by T.C. Boyle, where the main protagonist is a biologist / ecologist
Book 2 - Option #: Field of Blood by Denise Mina*, where the main protagonist is a journalist
Author is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 25 points
Total points to date = 450 points
GRA this post: 1
Total GRA to date: 17
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 2
SarahBR10.2 - It's hurricane season again!
The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy: A Handbook for Girl Geeks by Sam Maggs A GRA. Sam is a name on the Atlantic Hurricanes names list.
15.7 - Birth of a Nation
Déjà Dead by Kathy Reichs A GRA.
This book is mainly spent in Montreal Canada. Canada is a country that celebrates its day in the Summer period this year on the 1st of July.
25.10 - Sirena's task: My Mom Is the Best
Book 1: Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon A GRA. This book is Predominantly set in California USA. One of the states listed on the list of acceptable states for this challenge
Book 2: Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam byBernard Edelman This book has a main page genre listed as Military which achieves the other requirement for this challenge.
Points This Post: 50
GR Authors This Post:3
Total Points: 930
Total GR Authors: 49
Books Read:67
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Wayne's task: It's Stampede Time!
I chose Option 2.
I read an advance reader's copy of
by Tessa Dare. T and D are found in 'STAMPEDE'.**Tessa Dare is a Goodreads Author, I'd like to claim a GRA ticket**
Previous point total: 520
New points this post: 20
Total points: 540
New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 34
GRA tickets this post: 1
Total GRA: 19
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 2
25.9 Roll of the DiceI rolled a 2 & 3
Pleasantville by Attica Locke
PleAsAntville
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins
The Library aT MounT Char
**Scott Hawkins is a Goodreads Author
30.2 Takin' It to the Streets
1- The Fold by Peter Clines
Takes place in San Diego which is the first place I ever lived outside of Montana right after college - we had easy jobs and a furnished apartment so really no responsibilities beyond work, going to the beach and going to Mexico - it seems more magical with each passing year :)
2- Rebel Queen by Michelle Moran
Celebration is a large wedding.
***Peter Clines is a Goodreads author
***Michelle Moran is a Goodreads author
Post Total: 55
Grand Total: 255
SandyDTask 50.1 Ms Anderson's Task - Three Cheers for Equality
Book 1: Read a book with the genre GLBT as a main page genre. GLBT may appear alone or embedded.
Rock Solid by Riley Hart
Books 2 and 3: Read TWO books from the following options. You may choose the same option twice.Required: State which option(s) you chose when you post.
B) Read a biography, autobiography, or memoir about someone who is GLBT
Mercury and Me by Jim Hutton - biography about Freddy Mercury of Queen
C) Read a book by the same author as one of your other two books.
Collide by Riley Hart (same author as book #1)
Task points = 50 points
Total points = 615 points
Coralie10.4 We Miss You Jane
Author with initials in jANe austen
I'm Not Scared by Niccolò Ammaniti
30.4 Title Time
Book 1 The Gate
Book 2 The Gate to Women's Country
This post 40 points
Total to date 780 points
25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer FunOption A, borrowed from the library: Irish Eyes by Kathy Hogan Trocheck
Option B, a boat on the cover: The Johnstown Girls by Kathleen George
The girl in the white dress is sitting in a row boat.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 780
SuzanneB10.9-Three of a Kind?
Read a book that has exactly three living beings on the cover
Let Me Explain You by Annie Liontas
Points this post: 10
Total points: 100
Coralie25.8 Diverse Reading
I read a book by a new-to-me Japanese author. This was not a reread.
The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea by Yukio Mishima
And I read a book by an Egyptian author. Although I have read books by him before this was not a reread.
Children of the Alley by Naguib Mahfouz
This post 25 points
Total to date 805 points
Catherine TTask 50.1
book 1 - book with LGBT genre
The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M Danforth
book 2 - option B - biography of an LGBT person
The Queen of Whale Cay: The Eccentric Story of 'Joe' Carstairs, Fastest Woman on Water by Kate Summerscale
Joe Carstairs was a lesbian
book 3 - option A - author on the LGBT wiki list
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
James Baldwin is on the list
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points this post - 50
total points = 995
Elizabeth B10.8 - Ulysses, again!
book set in Ireland
The Case of the Missing Books
30.1 Schatzie's tssk: American History
book 1: american history genre One Summer: America, 1927, 456 pg
book 2: one word title - 4 letters Rome 384 pg
Total pages >704
Points:40
Total: 1045/1085
Didi30235.7 - Jurōjin
Read a book that has the word OLD found intact in the title/subtitle or in the author's name.
With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa by Eugene B. Sledge
CURRENT POST
Points: 5
Goodreads Authors:
Big Book Tickets:
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 395
Total Goodreads Authors: 13
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+: 3
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+: 1
Boston Kate
5.10 May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor
I Am China by Xiaolu Guo
10.1 Summer Reading
Frog Music by Emma Donoghue
Listed on the San Francisco Public Library 2014 Adult Summer Reading List
Points this post: 15
Total points: 105
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 8
Andy P.Task # 20.6 - Seasoned Reader - BriKie's task: It Was Ability that Mattered, Not Disability
3) Choose and read a book found on Stories about Individuals with Disabilities.
by Myron Uhlberg # 60 on list on 8/19/15Points this post: 20
Total points: 935
Andy P.Task # 15.5 - Witch Hunt
Read a book with the genre paranormal on its main page
by Andrew Klavan On main page Fantasy>Paranormal (2 users), Paranormal> ghosts (2 users)Points this post: 15
Total points: 950
Andy P.Task # 30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?
Option 1.Read a book from one of the following lists Popular Iowa Books
by Donald Harstad Page 1 #5 from bottom.Option 3. Read a book with the title written in solid red.
by Sandra Parshall Book approved herePoints this post: 30
Total points: 980
M1NKS15.7 - Birth of a Nation - Italy
The Leopard
POINTS
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 915
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 6] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 52
M1NKS25.6 - Internship or Summer School?
3. Easy Connections (approved in thread)
4.
POINTS
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 940
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 6] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 53
Emmalita25.5 Bluemoon's task: Summer Fun
The Fifth Heart by Dan Simmons
Option A: I borrowed this book from the library.
The Fifth Heart is a big book with 618 pages; claiming ticket
All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Towes
Option C: Miriam Towes initials can be found in faMily gaThering
30.3 Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?
Saint Mazie by Jami Attenberg
Option 2: The author of this book, Jami Attenberg, has a last name that starts with an 'A'
Jami Attenberg is a Goodreads author; claiming ticket
by T. Geronimo JohnsonOption 3: The title on the cover of this book are in solid white letters.
T. Geronimo Johnson is a Goodreads author; claiming ticket
This post: 55
Total points to date: 300
Goodread authors: 10
Big book tickets: 1
Total tasks completed: 15
Erin ATX5.10 - May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor
Left Drowning by Jessica Park
Task Points: 5
Total Points: 120
Total GR Authors: 8
Tasks Completed: 8
Total Big Books: 0
Scooter & Siam 5.8 - Kudokuten
Read a book written by a female author who has a first, middle, or last name that starts with the letter K.
Read The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Kristin Hannah is a female author.
I am claiming Kristin Hannah as a GRA.
Points: 5
Total points: 265
GRA: 11
Big Books: 1
Tasks: 21
Sarah E20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer Celebrations
Option 1: Young Adult as a main page genre
Kindle edition I read: Dark Lord: The Teenage Years by Jamie Thomson
Paperback edition for length (no MMPB): Dark Lord. Teenage Years
AR Bookfinder: IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 8.0
Points this post: 20
Total points: 305
Kristen IA10.3- Ghost stories around the campfire.
Read a book with the main page genre horror or thriller. Genre may be standalone or embedded.
7th Heaven by James Patterson
Main page genre - Thriller
I listened to the audiobook, but linked to the PB version for page count.
**James Patterson is a Goodreads Author**
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 295/1085
Total Books Read: 23
Tasks Completed: 20/61
Goodreads Authors This Post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 17
Big Books This Post: 0
Total Big Books: 1
SHELLEY UT5.7 - Jurōjin
The Cold Cold Ground by Adrian McKinty
Points this task: 5
Total points: 230
Tasks completed: 18
Books read: 24
Goodreads authors: 19
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Jasmiina F15.6 - Rock Around the Clock:
Read a book with a clock face on the cover.:
by Kate Atkinson.Points this post: 15
Total Points: 400
GR Authors this post: 0
Total GR Authors: 11
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 2
BBooks - 750+: 1
BBooks - 1000+:
25.5 Summer Fun2 book challenge
Option A - In the Garden: Read a book that you got for free. It can be borrowed from the library...
Cry No More by Linda Howard
(I checked this book out from the library)
GR Author? No
Big Book? No
Option C - With the Family: Read a book where the authors initials can be found in FAMILY GATHERING. All initials count and letters may only be used as often as they appear.
Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
(There are two A's in Family Gathering)
GR Author? Yes
Big Book? No
25.12 500 Questions
2 book challenge
Read two books with a combined page total 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
(Trivia book from list page 3, book contains 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.
by Elisabeth Naughton(There are only 2 people on the cover and they are facing each other, the book contains 266 pages)
Gr Author? Yes
Big Book? No
The total of these two books is less than 500 (224 + 266 = 490).
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Points this post: 50
Points thus far: 630
GR Authors this post: 2
GR Authors thus far: 30
Big Books this post: 0
Big Books thus far: 2
Laura NT20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer Celebrations
Option 1 - Read a book with the main page genre "Science Fiction" or "Young Adult". The genre may be stand alone or embedded.
Teen Titans Vol. 1: Blinded by the Light
Science Fiction is one of its main page genres.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 80
Kristen IA50.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Three Cheers for Equality!
In honor of recent victories highlighting the power of love in this crazy, mixed-up world of ours, read THREE books from the following options.
Book 1: Read a book with the genre GLBT as a main page genre. GLBT may appear alone or embedded.
Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
**David Levithan is a Goodreads Author**
I read an ebook, but linked to a PB version.
Books 2 and 3: Read TWO books from the following options. You may choose the same option twice. The genre GLBT is NOT required for these books, although it may appear. Required: State which option(s) you chose when you post.
Option C (Book 2) Read a book by the same author as one of your other two books.
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
**David Levithan is a Goodreads Author**
I read an ebook, but linked to PB version
Option C (Book 3) Read a book by the same author as one of your other two books.
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
**David Levithan is a Goodreads Author**
I listened to the audiobook, but linked to PB version.
I am claiming 3 GRA tickets
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Points This Post: 50
Total Points: 345/1085
Total Books Read: 26
Tasks Completed: 21/61
Goodreads Authors This Post: 3
Total Goodreads Authors: 20
Big Books This Post: 0
Total Big Books: 1
ESHAY20.7
Option 1: Book genre Science Fiction or Young Adult.
Neuromancer by William Gibson
Points: 125
Books: 8
GRA: 3
BB:
500 () 1000 () 1500 ()
KimberREPOST
15.3 Now Appearing
The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly (goodreads author)
*fulfills both book 1 & 2 - (1)movie and (2)author shares first name with actor in top 100 best paid list. MICHAEL Caine & link to movie... http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/linco...
New total: 385
gra: 20
Kimber20.7 Summer Celebrations
Letters from Skye: A Novel by Jessica Brockmole (goodreads author)
*war genre
This task: 20 points
# tasks submitted to date: 23
Gra: 21
Total: 405 points
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
The Lathe of Heaven (other topics)Tipping the Velvet (other topics)
A Suspension of Mercy (other topics)
Daughter of the Blood (other topics)
The Price of Salt (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Sarah Waters (other topics)Patricia Highsmith (other topics)
Anne Bishop (other topics)
Ursula K. Le Guin (other topics)
Jim C. Hines (other topics)
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OPTION 1: read a book by an author born in, a UNESCO City of Literature.
Miss Phryne Fisher Investigates by Kerry Greenwood
Kerry Greenwood was born in Melbourne.
Points this post: 20
TOTAL POINTS: 290
GR Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 1 (500+)
Total tasks completed: 14
Total books read: 17