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SPRING CHALLENGE 2013
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Spring Challenge 2013 Completed Tasks - DO NOT DELETE ANY POSTS IN THIS TOPIC!
10.1 Less is MoreLessons in French: A Novel by Hilary Reyl
+10 Points
10.10 Above Average
My average on 2/16/13: 4.16
Rated 4.31:
Watchmen by Alan Moore
+10 Points
Points this Post: 20
Grand Total: 325
ClaireM20.2: Rookie At the Top- Ty's task: Pi Day
Option 3 - Romance Book
Uptown Girl by Olivia Goldsmith
Points this post: 20
Total points: 160
GR Authors: 12
Big Books: 0
ClaireM20.7- Shorter is Sweeter- Suzanne VN's task Have Passport, Will Travel
Option 3 - Vehicle on cover
Trouble in Mudbug by Jana Deleon (Goodreads Author)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 180
GR authors: 13
Big books: 0
5.5 -- Spring Chicken
Catching Fire
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 125
Total Tasks Completed: 10
Total Books Read: 10
Total GoodReads Authors: 2
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Catching Fire
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 125
Total Tasks Completed: 10
Total Books Read: 10
Total GoodReads Authors: 2
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Sheila25.1 Delicious Dee's task: Anchor’s Aweigh
Option 3 -
Now You See Her by James Patterson - Published June 27th 2011 AND
Option 5:
Never Knowing by Chevy StevensAuthors initials are found in NCIS
25.8 Janet F's task: Springy Ideas!
Option 3: letter/envelope -
The Postmistress by Sarah Blake - approved in help thread
AND
Option 4: Siri, tell me a story -
To Darkness To Death by Julia Spencer-Fleming - audiobook
Total Points = 655
Jessica PDX30.4 - Sandy's Task - What Are They All Talking About?
Book A - #50 most popular book club for the week in the USA as of 2/19/13
by Hillary JordanBook B - #13 most read book for the year in the world as of 3/4/13
by Tina FeyPoints This Post: 30
Total Points: 455
Nick KY30.3 Donna Jo’s Upsy Daisy
Option 3 – I used “AV” as the pair of initials which are “backwards” images of each other. I read Hard Candy by Andrew Vachss.
Option 4 – I read a book whose author’s name is Mary, Wildfire at Midnight by Mary Stewart.
Points in this post: 30
Total Points so far: 370
Big Books: 500 + (1)
Readerboard Name= Lindy-LaneTask 25.1- Anchor's Aweigh!...read 2 books from two different options:
I chose option #3 (read a book that was published between 5.13.2005 & 1.31.2013) and I read
*[published 11.20.2012] Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich * [this is a GRA] 302 pages (4.7)I also chose option #6 (read a book with a boat/ship on the cover) and I read
50 Harbor Street by Debbie Macomber *[this is a GRA] 362 pages (4.10)Points earned for this task: 25
Total Points Earned to Date:235
Total # of Goodreads Authors: 10
Total # of Big Books: 3
500+ = (2)
700+ (1)
1000+ (0)
15.4. Celebrate the White Tiger!Option 2 – Read one book that satisfies both criteria from Option 1:
White Tiger: A Hero's Compulsion by Tamora Pierce
+15 Points
Grand Total: 340
10.5 Piece of CakeThe Kitchen Daughter by Jael McHenry
Jael McHenry is a Goodreads author.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 365
GR authors: 12
Oma1229Task 10.2 Angry Birds
Read a book with a bird on the cover
by Susan Wittig AlbertOn the cover there is a duck (Jemima Duck) and chickens in the background.
Susan Wittig Albert is a Goodreads Author
Points this post- 10
Total Points to date- 415
KAREN F5.1 Go West
A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare
Set in England
**Tessa Dare is a Goodreads Author**
5.9 Roll With It
I rolled a 4 so I read a book first published in 2009.
Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong
**Kelley Armstrong is a Goodreads Author**
20.6 Messing Around
Option 4: Cold Days by Jim Butcher
James Marsters was back narrating the audiobook for the latest Harry Dresden and that made me very happy.
**Jim Butcher is a Goodreads Author**
515 Pages - 1 Big Book Ticket please
20.8 March On
Option 2: Pale Demon by Kim Harrison
Book 9 in The Hollows series
**Kim Harrison is a Goodreads Author**
Points this Post: 50
Total Challenge Points: 310
Goodreads Authors: 14
Big Books: 500+(1),750+(0),1000+(0)
Delicious Dee10.1 Less is More
Hopeless - Colleen Hoover (GR Author)
Total Points: 540
Goodreads Authors: 32
Big Book Tickets: 500+ (2)
5.5 -- Spring ChickenDare Me by Megan Abbott
"Young Adult" appears in the genres on this book's main page.
Megan Abbott is a Goodreads Author.
20.9 - A New Spring Wardrobe
Option F: Show Some Skin
by Carly Phillips replacing Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? by Jeanette Winterson, moved to 30.2. Also previously submitted for 10.9 but ineligible per question thread.The book's cover shows bare legs.
Carly Phillips is a Goodreads Author.
30.1: It's Spring Cleaning Time!
Option 6: - Book of Choice
Torch by Cheryl Strayed
replacing Mudbound by Hillary Jordan, moved to 30.2
Cheryl Strayed is a Goodreads Author.
30.2: For the Love of Reading
Option A: US Book List
Mudbound by Hillary Jordan by Jeanette Winterson moved from 20.9.
30.4: What Are They All Talking About?
Option 1 - Popular Bookclub Books
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
This book was #26 on the Bookclub list on 3/30/13.
Option 2 - Most Read Books
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
This book was #46 on the Most Read list on 3/30/13.
Gillian Flynn is a Goodreads Author.
MODS: Please see post 1303 for Task 30.2 -- had to repost because part of the post accidentally was deleted. I know you don't go backwards but am not sure if you've input these yet.
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Points this post: 65
Total points: 555/870
Goodreads Authors: 4/16
Big Books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Jayme VA10.9 Feeling Lucky?
I rolled a 14 and read Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
This book is mentioned in post 689 and can be found here: Link to post
Robin Sloan is a goodreads author.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 370
GR Authors: Karen Russell, Stephen Dau, Elizabeth Wein, Lauren Kate, Andrew Klavan, Dan Wells, Katie Alender, Michael Grant, Vanessa Diffenbaugh, Carrie Ryan, Beth Hoffman, Robin Sloan
Big Books: 500+(1),750+(0),1000+(0)
BEKKA - 10.7 Chosen By YouFor this task, I read “Steal Like an Artist”
by Austin Kleon. It was voted as a final nominee for the 2012 Goodreads Choice Awards for the Nonfiction Category. Also, Austin Kleon is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for that as well.
Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 10
Total Points Earned to Date: 305
Pages Read this Challenge: 160
Total Pages Read to Date: 8924
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 25
Goodreads Authors: 14
Big Book Tickets: 500( 3 ), 750( 1 ), 1000()
AprilDT30.1- It's Spring Cleaning Time
Option 1- In Cold Blood
Option 2- Lover At Last
Points this post= 30
Challenge total= 235
Kimber25.6 Happy Birthday Girl Scouts
Option B:word 'Guide' in title
An American Guide to Britishness by Alana Muir
Option C:letters w and s in "when" and "search"
When I Married My Mother: A Daughter's Search for What Really Matters-and How She Found It Caring for Mama Jo by Jo Maeder
Jo Maeder is a GRA
Alana Muir is a GRA
This task: 25
# tasks completed: 12
Total points: 230
GRA: 13
Kimber30.1 It's Spring Cleaning Time
Option 3: mystery on homepage
Dark Horse by J.R. Rain
Option 5: romance on homepage
Songbird by Angela Fristoe
Angela Fristoe is a GRA
this task: 30
Tasks Completed to date: 13
Total points: 260
GRA: 14
Task 30.1Option 1 - To Read List
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by ()Christopher McDougall
Option 2 - Read a Series
Requiem by Lauren Oliver
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 30
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 2
GoodReads Authors:
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+
Task 25.7Option A - Dismembered Covers
Delirium
Pandemonium
by Lauren Oliver
Pandemonium (Delirium, #2)
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 55
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 4
GoodReads Authors:
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+
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Task 25.6Option A- Strong, Young Female Character
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Option C - GG in book title
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 80
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 6
GoodReads Authors:
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
Kimber25.8 Springy Ideas
Option 3:
by Chris-Rachael Oseland*cellphone on cover
*ebook on line 449 of src ebook verif spreadsheet
Option 4: Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler
*read in audiobook form
Julie Kibler is a GRA
This task: 25
Tasks Completed: 14
Total points: 285
GRA: 15
Kimber10.2 Angry Birds
The Mummy Case by J.R. Rain
this ebook was length verified ok in post # 2297
This task: 10
# complete: 15
total: 295
GRA: 15
EDIT of POST 1292 -- something got deleted accidentally!30.2: For the Love of Reading
Option A: US Book List
Mudbound by Hillary Jordan moved from 30.1
Hillary Jordan is a Goodreads author.
Option B: UK Book List
Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? by Jeanette Winterson moved from 20.9.
10.2
"bird" on upper left corner
10.10
Assassin's Gambit by Amy Raby (GR Author)
This book's rating is 4.05, my average rating is 3.67
25.4
Option 1: ... then just stay fat
E-book approved, line 2 on spreadsheet
Option 6: The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories
Found under "Fantasy and Sci-Fi"
Points this post: 45
Total points: 305
cupcakebaker20.4 Did You Know
Option B
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 210
Total Tasks Completed: 15
Total Books Read: 19
Total Pages Read: 5,083
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
STACIE MITask 30.2 - For the Love of Reading
For Book A, I read:
Glaciers by Alexis M. Smith
For Book B, I read:
Little Face by Sophie Hannah
**Alexis M. Smith is a Goodreads author!!**
Points this task: 30
Total points: 310
Tasks completed: 25
Books read: 29
Pages read: 7427
Goodreads authors: 15
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Kristi CO30.4 What Are They All Talking About?
Book 1: Popular Bookclub Books
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky (#24, 3/20/13, This Month in the US)
Book 2: Most Read
The Round House by Louise Erdrich (#12, 3/20/13, This Week in the US)
Points this post: 30
Total points: 210
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 13
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
10.3 March April MayNot Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure by Larry Smith
The title contains the sequence WIW.
10.7 Chosen By You
Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon
This book was a Goodreads Choice Finalist in the Nonfiction category.
Austin Kleon is a Goodreads Author.
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Points this post: 20
Total points: 575/870
Goodreads Authors: 1/17
Big Books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Coralie5.10 Attention Grabber
A severed head spun across black sky.
The Moat Around Murcheson's Eye
30.2 For the Love of Reading
From the US book list
Going Postal by Terry Pratchett
From the UK & Ireland book list
First Among Sequels by Jasper Fforde
Total points 400
Readerboard Name: Tallulah A.Task #25.7 - Chaitra's task: Judge a Book By Its Cover!
Read two books with covers showing a person/animal with a body part missing.
Book 1
A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick (paperback link)
I listened to the audiobook.
Book 2
Aiding and Abetting: A Novel by Muriel Spark
Points This Post: 25 points
Total Points: 170 points
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Books Read: 12
Tasks Completed: 9
Goodreads Authors Tickets: 4
Big books (500+) Tickets: 1
15.10. Spring Break Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson
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Points this post: 15
Total points: 590/870
Goodreads Authors: 0/17
Big Books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Keltie Lee5.2 -- It's In Their Genes
The Lost Symbol
by Dan Brown
*The Lost Symbol Dan Brown*
25.4 It's Read-a-Thon Time!
Option 4:
Wuthering Heights The Graphic Novel: Original Text
by Emily Brontë
*has Sequential Art as a genre*
Option 5:
Unshakeable Faith
by Lisa Worrall
*first read this book in Oct/12 and I loved it*
Points this post: 30
Total points: 395/870
Tasks: 28
Books: 32
15.5. Hug a TreeKnit Fast, Die Young by Mary Kruger (Goodreads author)
Trees are shown in background (approved help thread msg #67)
20.6- Seasoned Reader- Alexandra's task: Messing around
Option 3: Timeless by Gail Carriger (Goodreads author)
Yellow Boxes around title.
20.10 Group Reads
The Postman Always Rings Twice - Audio
Link to paperback The Postman Always Rings Twice
Posted in group reads thread msg #55
25.1 Delicious Dee's task: Anchor’s Aweigh
Option 3: The Emperor's Conspiracy by Michelle Diener (Goodreads author)
Book published on Nov 27, 2012
Option 5: Only With a Highlander by Janet Chapman
Author initials JC are in JCCS-1
25.3 Nikki's task: Come Play with me!
Option 2: God Save the Queen by Kate Locke
Fits Monopoly (Bldg in background) and Chess ("Queen" in title)
Total Points This Post: 105
Total Tasks This Post: 5
Goodreads Authors This Post: 3
Grand Total Points: 280/870
Total Books Read: 17
Tasks Completed: 13
Total Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
25.4 Stacie MI's Task: It's Read-a-Thon Time!Option 1: Moving Violation by Melanie Jackson (Goodreads author)
Short book 178 pgs
Option 3: Buck Fever by Ben Rehder (Goodreads author)
Humor is listed on main book page
25.6 - Lois's task: Happy Birthday Girl Scouts!
Option B: Let's Play Doctor: The Instant Guide To Walking, Talking, and Probing Like a Real M.D. by Mark Leyner
"Guide" is in the title
Option C: Pane of Death by Sarah Atwell
Author initials SA are in WAGGGS
30.2 Dlmrose's task: For the Love of Reading
Option A: Bossypants by Tina Fey - Audio
Link to Hardcover Bossypants or Paperback Bossypants
No. 12 on the list
Option B: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith (Goodreads author)
No. 16 on the list
30.3 Donna Jo's task: Upsy Daisy
Option 2: Daisy's Back in Town by Rachel Gibson
Daisy on the cover
Option 4: Fowl Prey by Mary Daheim
Author's name is Mary
Total Points This Post: 110
Total Tasks This Post: 4
Goodreads Authors This Post: 3
Grand Total Points: 390/870
Total Books Read: 25
Tasks Completed: 17
Total Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
20.9 New Spring WardrobeI picked option A and read The Color of Light by Karen White. This book has been on my to read list since 7/23/11.
Task Points: 20
Total Points: 205
GoodReads Authors: 9
Tasks Completed: 11
20.2 - Pi DayOption 3: "Romance" as a main genre
A Kiss in Time
Alex Flinn is a Goodreads Author
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 110
Tasks Completed: 7
Goodreads Authors: 2
5.7 - Someone to Fall Back OnAn author who never disappoints:
Who Could That Be At This Hour? by Lemony Snicket
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 115
Tasks Completed: 8
Goodreads Authors: 2
20.8 – It’s My Birthday! Laurie's task: March On!option 4 : TITLE in green letters
by T.E. SivecT.E.Sivec is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 20
Total points: 365
Tasks completed: 19
Books read: 23
Goodreads Author: 18
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0); 750 (0); 1000(0)
20.4 - Author! Author!: Bluemoon's task: DID YOU KNOW....Option B - shoes on the cover
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 135
Tasks Completed: 9
Goodreads Authors: 2
Elizabeth BTask 10.2: Angry Birds
by Alan Bradley (bird on the cover)Alan Bradley is a Goodreads author
Task 15.10: Spring Break
In Seconds by Brenda Novak
Brenda Novak is a Goodreads author
Points this post:10+15=25
Total points:315
Total tasks: 22
GR Authors: 17
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(1)
Nicki UK20.7 - Have Passport, Will Travel
The Next Always by Nora Roberts
I originally picked this for Option 4 - read a book that takes place primarily at an inn - but although the story is based around the inn, a lot of the action takes place in the town. If you don't think it fits this option, it also works for Option 5 - read a book that takes place in a country outside your home country. I'm in the UK and this is set in the USA.
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Points this post: 20
Points to date: 205
Books read: 17
Pages read: 7076
Goodreads authors: 8
Big Books: 500+ (4), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
20.7- Suzanne VN’s task Have Passport, Will Travel4. And usually, once you arrive at your destination you need somewhere to stay. Read a book that takes place primarily at an inn, hotel, bed & breakfast, cruise ship, cabin or campground.
Set primarily in a bed and breakfast on the Irish Coast:
A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy
+20 Points
Grand Total: 360
Readerboard Name: Barbara★5.9 - Roll With It --
Unearthly - Cynthia Hand♥ (rolled 2, pub 2011) 4/4
***Claiming Goodreads Author***
15.1 - Follow the Leader
Book 1: Dare to Die - Carolyn Hart♥ 4/6 (mentions Sue Grafton)
***Claiming Goodreads Author***
Book 2: U is for Undertow - Sue Grafton 4/13
15.3 - Laughing in Ireland -- Option 1
Book A: Mortal Coil - Derek Landy (set in Ireland) 3/29
Book 2: Devilish - Maureen Johnson♥ (humor) 4/14
***Claiming Goodreads Author***
25.2 Laurie ME's task: Interesting Spring Holidays --
Option 3: On Stranger Tides - Tim Powers (set on a boat) 4/5
Option 6: Goliath - Scott Westerfeld 3/5
(I love the cold and this book takes place partially in Siberia)
Points Earned This Post: 60
Points Achieved to Date: 285
Goodreads Authors: 11
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (1)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Sheila - Repost25.8 Janet F's task: Springy Ideas!
Option 3: letter/envelope -
The Postmistress by Sarah Blake - approved in help thread AND
Option 4: Siri, tell me a story -
To Darkness and to Death by Julia Spencer-Fleming - audiobook
- paperbackTotal Points = 655
Sheila25.5 - Nick KY’s Task: Shadow of the White Tiger
Book1:Option A:black or white silhouette
Frozen Heat by Richard CastleGirl sitting to bottom left of title - approved in help thread
AND
Book2:Option B: Initials in WHITE TIGER
In the Heart of the Canyon by Elisabeth HydeTotal Points = 680
Jayme VA25.7 - Chaitra's task: Judge a Book By Its Cover!
Option A: Dismembered
by Gayle Forman and
by Carrie Ryan (this is not the default version on goodreads, but is the version I read).Carrie Ryan is a goodreads author.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 395
GR Authors: Karen Russell, Stephen Dau, Elizabeth Wein, Lauren Kate, Andrew Klavan, Dan Wells, Katie Alender, Michael Grant, Vanessa Diffenbaugh, Carrie Ryan*, Beth Hoffman, Robin Sloan
Big Books: 500+(1),750+(0),1000+(0)
25.1 Anchor's AwayOption 3 - Published Between 5/13/2005 & 1/31/2013 - I read Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allendewhich was originally published January 1, 2009.
Option 6 - The Lifeboat by Charlotte Roganwhich has a boat on the cover.
Task Total: 25
GR Authors: 2
Grand Total: 130
Both authors Isabel Allende and Charlotte Rogan are GR Authors
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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5.10 -- Attention Grabber
Heading Out To Wonderful by Robert Goolrick
opening: "The thing is, all memory is fiction."
10.1 Less is More
One Grave Less by Beverly Connor
25.8 Janet F's task: Springy Ideas!
option 1 March in title: March Violets by Philip Kerr
option 4 audiobook: One Corpse Too Many by Ellis Peters
paperback: One Corpse Too Many
total = 590