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Sheila30.4 Sandy's Task: What Are They All Talking About?
Book 1:
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman - from the most popular bookclub list # 8 in the US the week of 4/14AND
Book 2:
The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult - # 39 in the US Most read list in the week of 4/14Total Points = 785
Task #10.6: Storm ChasersThe Help by Kathryn Stockett
Book set in Mississippi
*Kathryn Stockett is a goodreads author*
Points this post: 10
Total points: 110
Tasks this post: 1
Total Tasks Completed: 6
Total Books Read: 8
Total GoodReads Authors: 3
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (1), 1000+ (0)
5.2 -- It's In Their GenesUnder the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
There are two Ks in the author's last name.
5.5 -- Spring Chicken
The Clone Codes by Patricia C. McKissack
5.7 -- Someone to Fall Back On
Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia by C.S. Lewis
5.8 -- Cinco de Mayo
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis
10.4 Purple For Peace
Beautiful Creatures: The Graphic Novel
10.7 Chosen By You
The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
This book won for best fiction.
10.10 Above Average
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
My average rating is 3.18 and this book's average rating is 4.29.
15.6. Let's All Go to the Lobby
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
This book is by a Goodreads Author and is over 500 pages.
20.3 Best Review - Bucket's task: Traveling in Time
1. Back to the Classics
The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli
This book was first published as a printed version in 1532.
20.9 - Moderator's Pet- Peebee’s Task: A New Spring Wardrobe
Talk to Me Like I'm Someone You Love: Relationship Repair in a Flash by Nancy Dreyfus
I was loaned this book.
25.2 Laurie ME's task: Interesting Spring Holidays
4. April 18: Patriot's Day
1776 by David McCullough
This book is about the Campaign of 1776 of the American Revolution.
5. May 4: National Renewal Day
A Patchwork Planet by Anne Tyler
I didn't like a previous Anne Tyler book, but this book was much better!
Points this post: 130
Total Points: 130
Goodreads authors: 1
Big Books: 500: 1
Coralie5.6 Hope Springs Eternal
I gave David Foster one more chance.
Testostero
15.4 Celebrate the White Tiger!
Option 2 The White Tiger
25.4 It’s Read-a-Thon Time!
Option 1 Book less than 200 pages
The Case of the Late Pig 138 pages
Option 5 Reread of a favourite
Sorcerer's Ward
Total points 475
Readerboard ID: JENBENT15.7. Feeling possessive?: possessive noun (proper) = Billy Lynn's
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk BY Ben Fountain
Points this post: 15
Total points: 410
Total Goodreads authors: 10
Total Big books: 1
50.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Two Truths and a LieA. Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine (My great-grandmother's name was Ella.)
B. The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau(Like Lina I enjoy running.)
C. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson(Like Jesse I live near Washington, DC.)
Points this post:50
Total points: 540
Tasks this post:1
Total tasks: 25
GR Authors:9
Big Books: 500+(4), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
Mod
25.6 - Lois's task: Happy Birthday Girl Scouts!
option B, girl title: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
option C, 2 author initials in WAGGGS: Sunset Song by Lewis Grassic Gibbon
30.3 Donna Jo's task: Upsy Daisy
option 1, up/down in title: Nose Down, Eyes Up by Merrill Markoe
option 2, daisy cover
The Truth about Forever by Sarah Dessen50.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Two Truths and a Lie
A. I've adopted a "less fortunate" dog: Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
B. I usually use my initials like this author: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg
C. I lived in Brooklyn when I was in middle school: Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead
total = 830
50.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Two Truths and a Lie Blubber by Judy Blume - Like Wendy, I was the meanest girl in school.
Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman *goodreads author* I love winter and wouldn't mind having an extended one like in the book, especially here in Australia!
Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater - Penguins are my favourite type of birds.
Points this post: 50
Total Points: 530/870
Tasks Completed: 30
Books Read: 41
GR Authors: 26
Big Book Tickets: 1
Kimber20.9 A New Spring Wardrobe
Option D: Library Book
The Stand by Stephen King
* Read audiobook version I acquired at my local public library.
This Task: 20
Tasks complete: 16
Total points: 315
GRA: 15
Big Book: 1/1000+
KimberREPOST!
25.8 Spring Ideas
Option 3:
by Chris Rachael OselandOption 4:
by Julie Kibler* - for length, this is the HC version...
Calling Me Home
Oma1229Task 5.7- Someone To Fall Back On
Read a book by a favorite author
Miss Julia Stirs Up Trouble: A Novel by Ann B. Ross
Total Points 440
Oma1229Task 15.7-Feeling Possessive
Read a book with a possessive noun in the title
The Spider's Web by Laura E. Williams
Total Points to Date-455
Readerboard Name: Jill ReneeTask - 5.2 It's in Their Genes
Read a book that has a pair of one of the least common letters in the English language--G, Y, P, B, V, K, J, X, Q, Z -- in the title/subtitle and author name.
(2 Ks in author's name)
I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
Points this Task: 5
Total Points: 95
Books Read This Task: 1
Total Books Read: 7
GR Authors: 4
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
BRIAN10.7 Chosen By You
Telegraph Avenue by Michael Chabon
Nominated in Best Fiction
Points this post: 10
Total points: 210
Books read: 17
Goodreads authors: 5
Big Book Tickets: 2
Janice CA10.1 Less is More....
"Less" found in author's name.
Chanel Bonfire by Wendy Lawless
***Wendy Lawless is a Goodreads author***
+10
total: 120
tasks: 7
books: 9
GR authors: 2
25.4 It's Read-a-Thon TimeI read from option1-Shortish Books. I read The Odds: A Love Story by Stewart O'Nan. It had 179 pages.
I also chose option 3-Humorous Books. I read Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain.
Task Points: 25
Total Points: 230
GoodReads Authors: 9
Tasks Completed: 12
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Peebee's Task: A New Spring WardrobeOption D: Thrift Shop II
I borrowed Lover Reborn from a co worker ages ago. With the many hours spent on school work etc. I have finally gotten around to reading it. She was so surprised to see it in her locker after at least 6 months : )
Task Points: 20
Total Tasks Completed: 6
Total Books Read: 6
Total Points This Challenge: 110
Task: 10.2 - Angry BirdsRead: Paranoia by Joseph Finder
***Claiming 1 Goodreads Author Ticket***
Points this task: 10
Total Points: 65
Big Books Tickets: 6
Goodreads Authors: 6
15.7. Feeling possessive?Laura's Big Break by Janet Elizabeth Henderson
book approved at e-book verification thread msg#2327
Janet Elizabeth Henderson is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 15
Total points: 380
Tasks completed: 20
Books read: 24
Goodreads Author: 19
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0); 750 (0); 1000(0)
congrats Ms Anderson - can't wait to see your 30 point task ;)
Delicious Dee10.3 March April May
**moving the book that was here to another task**
Never Seduce a Scot - S-A-S
30.4 Sandy's Task: What Are They All Talking About?
as of March 30
Book A - Popular Bookclub Books (this month) - Lover At Last - #35 on the list, moved from 10.3
Book B - Most Read (this month) - Falling Into You - Jasinda Wilder (GR Author) - #28 on the list
Total Points: 670
Goodreads Authors: 37
Big Book Tickets: 500+ (2)
Meera20.8 – It’s My Birthday! Laurie's task: March On!
2. My birthday is on the 9th –
Secret Prey by John Sandford
4. The first day of spring brings thoughts of everything green –
by Mark Bittman25.8 Janet F's task: Springy Ideas!
Option 2: Words with FriendsThe Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis Friend Diane D. rated it 4.
Option 4: Siri, tell me a story -
The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan
30.1 Sheila/Kathy G's task - It's Spring Cleaning Time!
Option 2: Sudden Prey by John Sandford
Option 6: Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health by Gene Stone
Points this post: 75
Total points: 210
Boston Kate20.6 Messing Around
Option 3:
the sign on the cover is yellow
25.5 Shadow of the White Tiger
Book 1, Option B: Gone Girl
Gillian Flynn won the Steel Dagger in 2007
Book 2, Option A: The Likeness
Tana French came up in the Literature Map for Gillian Flynn
Points this post: 45
Total points: 65
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 5
Cindy AL50.1 Two Truths and A Lie:
Coraline by Neil Gaiman - I am an only child
Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo by Obert Skye - my niece and nephews live in Oklahoma AND
Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins - I live in an apartment in New York City
Neil Gaiman is a Goodreads Author.
Points in this post - 50
Total Points - 855/870
Books - 67/68
Pages - 23054
Goodreads Authors: 51
Big Books:500+ - (5), 750+ - (0),1000+ - (0)
Sheila20.4 - Author! Author!: Bluemoon's task: DID YOU KNOW....
Option D: (Third in Series)
The Darker Side by Cody McFadyen20.6- Seasoned Reader- Alexandra's task: Messing around
Option 4. Read a book of your choice that promises sleepless night or simply makes you happy.
The Forgotten by David BaldacciTotal Points = 825
Jayme VA25.5 - Nick KY’s Task: Shadow of the White Tiger
Book 1: Option B: Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith
Smith won the award in 2008. Child 44 is a big book with 528 pages.
Book 2: Option B: Seraphina by Rachel Hartman (initials in White Tiger)
Rachel Hartman is a goodreads author.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 455
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, Lauren Oliver, Rachel Hartman
Big Books: 500+(2),750+(0),1000+(0)
Readerboard Name= Lindy-LaneTask 25.7- Book by it's Cover!...read 2 books from the same option:
I chose option A (read 2 books showing a person with body parts missing) and I read
The Monks and Me: How 40 Days in Thich Nhat Hanh's French Monastery Guided Me Home by Mary Paterson 256 pages (3.31)
The Guardian by Dee Henderson 275 pages (4.14)Points earned for this task: 25
Total Points Earned to Date:280
Total # of Goodreads Authors: 11
Total # of Big Books: 3
500+ = (2)
700+ (1)
1000+ (0)
20.8 – It’s My Birthday! Laurie's task: March On!Option 5, "back" in the title:
How to Knit a Heart Back Home by Rachael Herron
Rachael Herron is a Goodreads author.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 425
GR authors: 14
15.10. Spring Break
A Game of Thrones
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 140
Total Tasks Completed: 11
Total Books Read: 11
Total GoodReads Authors: 2
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
A Game of Thrones
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 140
Total Tasks Completed: 11
Total Books Read: 11
Total GoodReads Authors: 2
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
I would like to switch out two books from post 1166.The first is:
5.10 — Attention Grabber
Remove:
First sentence: “My life is over.”
The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen
Replace with:
First Sentence: “I am a sick man…I am a wicked man.”
Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
No change in points
And the other change is:
30.4 Sandy’s Task: What Are They All Talking About?
Remove:
Book 1 – Click on the link for “Popular Bookclub Books. 3/13/13
Wonder by R.J. Palacio Childrens on main page, 315 pages
Replace with:
Book 1 – Click on the link for “Popular Bookclub Books. 4/18/13
The Dinner by Herman Koch
Keep:
Book 2 – Look to the right again, and click on the link marked “Most Read.” 3/13/13
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
No change in points
No change in grand total: 450
25.5 - Shadow of the White TigerBook 1
Option A. a book with a black silhouette on the cover:
A Lady Cyclist's Guide to Kashgar by Suzanne Joinson
Book 2
Option B. a book by an author whose initials are found in WHITE TIGER:
Dying Fall: A Ruth Galloway Investigation by Elly Griffiths
Total points 385
Re-post:5.8 -- Cinco de Mayo
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis
A Goodreads friend rated it 5 stars here.
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 130
Goodreads authors: 1
Big Books: 500: 1
SAMJAYMC20.7- Shorter is Sweeter- Suzanne VN's task Have Passport, Will Travel
Option: 6
Landmark: Taj Mahal (may need to be enlarged)
The Passions of Dr. Darcy by Sharon Lathan
*Claiming GR author*
Points this post: 20
Total points: 40
Books Read: 2
GR Authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Mod
I read Heavenly Pleasures. Main character owns a bakery, and a large part of the mystery involves a nearby candy store. This is NOT a good book to read if you're trying to diet - and there are even recipes at the end, sigh..........
25.2 Laurie ME's task: Interesting Spring Holidays
For my first book, I chose option 5 and read Tooth and Nail, the 3d book in the Inspector Rebus series. I enjoyed the first two, but then was having trouble finding the 3d in the series - but recently found it in a used book store.
For my second book, I chose option 6 and read Teach Yourself History of Ireland. I would very much like to visit Ireland.
50.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Two Truths and a Lie
First, I read From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. The book primarily takes place in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and I like to visit art museums.
Second, I read Ties That Bind, Ties That Break. The main character refused to have her feet bound and I also do not have bound feet.
Third, I read Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. Mrs. Frisby has 4 children and so do I.
All three are listed as "middle grade."
Total points: 690
Shawn H.20.5 Bigger is Better- Kate S's task: Tournament of Books 2013
by John GreenOption 1 or Option 6: Authors initials are JG and for Option 6 the book is listed as an example for the genre.
***John Green is a GR Authors***
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 115
Big Ticket Books: 0
GR Authors: 3
Readerboard Name: Tallulah A.Task #10.3 March April May
Read a book with a title where the beginning letters of three consecutive words form an A-B-A sequence.
Back Of Beyond by C.J. Box
Points This Post: 10 points
Total Points: 180 points
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Books Read: 13
Tasks Completed: 10
Goodreads Authors Tickets: 4
Big books (500+) Tickets: 1
Jessica PDX50.1 - Ms. Anderson's Task - Two Truths and a Lie
When I was growing up, I wanted to be Harriet:
by Louise FitzhughI've been arrested, like Stanley:
by Louis SacharI'm afraid of mice, even little ones like Despereaux:
by Kate DiCamilloPoints This Post: 50
Total Points: 530
10.9 - Feeling Lucky?I generated a 23 and read The Mysterious Affair At Styles by Agatha Christie which I found in post #1149 - http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 225/890
Tasks Completed: 12
Books Read: 18
GoodReads Authors: 8
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
Task 20.3 - Traveling in timeOption 2 (time travel genre): Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
***2 big book tickets for 870 pages***
***GR Author***
Total Big book tickets = 2
Total GR Authors = 10
Challenge total = 265
CathyG10.3 March April May
Read a book with a title/subtitle where the beginning letters of three consecutive words form an A-B-A sequence:
Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger
10.4 Purple For Peace
read a book with something purple on the cover. Lavender and shades of purple work
Kiss of the Night by Sylvia Day
Goodreads Author
10.5 Piece of Cake
Read a book that involves food, i.e. fiction or non-fiction about cooking, a baker, chef, caterer, restaurant, nutrition, etc.
Running Wild by Linda Howard
The main character is a cook on the ranch
10.6 Storm Chasers
Read a book set in a "Tornado Alley" state: Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Florida, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Colorado, or a "Dixie Alley" state: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Missouri, Kentucky.
Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Goodreads Author
10.7 Chosen By You
Read a book that was a final nominee or winner of a 2012 Goodreads Choice Award.
Required: Please Identify the category when you post.
Fiction – Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Goodreads Author
25.4 Stacie MI's Task: It's Read-a-Thon Time!
1. “Shortish books” - Read a book with less than 200 pages, but keep in mind that all other SRC guidelines apply!
Daddy's Little Helper by Debbie Macomber
Goodreads Author
4. Graphic Novels - Read a book with the genre “Graphic Novel,” “Sequential Art,” “Comics,” or “Manga” found on the book’s main page
White Tiger: A Hero's Compulsion by Tamora Pierce
Goodreads Author
NOTE: Genres “Graphic Novel,” “Sequential Art,” “Comics,” and “Manga” may be used for this task.
25.7 - Chaitra's task: Judge a Book By Its Cover!
Help Thread
For this task, choose ONE option and read TWO books from the same option.
Option A - Dismembered: Read two books with covers showing a person/animal with a body part missing.
Standoff by Lauren Dane
Three to Tango by Lauren Dane
Points this post: 100
Total points: 100
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 9
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Books: 500= 0,750=0, 1000=0
50.1 - TWO TRUTHS AND A LIEA. The Vanishing Violin - I played the violin when I was younger just like one of the main characters in the book.
B. Moon Over Manifest - This takes place in a small town. I grew up in a small town.
C. The Redheaded Princess - I have red hair.
TOTAL POINTS - 510
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 17
BIG BOOKS - 2
STACIE MITask 20.8 - March On!
I decided to do option 5 and read a book with the word "back" in the title:
Daisy's Back in Town by Rachel Gibson
Points this task: 20
Total points: 330
Tasks completed: 26
Books read: 30
Pages read: 7811
Goodreads authors: 15
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
20.1 Jessica PDX - Again! Again!Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson*GRA
The matching word is GO
20.4 Bluemoon's task: DID YOU KNOW....
Option C
by Sarah Addison Allen*GRA There is candy on the cover and it's a romance.
Points this post: 40
Total points: 300
Tasks completed: 18
Books read: 20
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Book tickets: 1
Oma1229Task 15.2- Vernal Equinox
Read two books with the same number of pages.
Book 1-The Salt Letters: A Novel by Christine Balint-192 pages
Book 2-The Secrets of Vesuvius by Caroline Lawrence-pages 192
Total Points to Date-470
Repost of Post 132725.1 Anchor's Away
Option 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 -
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
BEKKA - 25.2 Laurie ME's task: Interesting Spring HolidaysOption 3: For this task, I read “the Titanic Murders”
by Max Allan Collins, since its a book which is both set mostly on a ship, and ends with the most famous maritime disaster in modern history.Option 6: For this task, I read “Birds of a Feather”
by Jacqueline Winspear, since its set in Britain, a place I would very much like to visit. Also, Max Allan Collins and Jacqueline Winspear are both Goodreads Authors, so I’m claiming a ticket for each of them.
Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Total Points Earned to Date: 365
Pages Read this Challenge: 594
Total Pages Read to Date: 10287
Books Read this Challenge: 2
Total Books Read: 30
Goodreads Authors: 18
Big Book Tickets: 500( 3 ), 750( 1 ), 1000()
STACIE MITask 20.5 - Tournament of Books 2013
I decided to do option 1 and I read a book by an author whose initials are MM:
Hellboy, Vol. 2: Wake the Devil by Mike Mignola
Points this task: 20
Total points: 350
Tasks completed: 27
Books read: 31
Pages read: 7955
Goodreads authors: 15
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
20.9 A new spring wardrobe Home for Christmas by Annie Groves / option D from library
Task points 20
Total points 380
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Copper:
The Copper Elephant by Adam Rapp
+10 Points
25.5 – Nick KY’s Task: Shadow of the White Tiger
Book 1: White Silhouette: Trees
Book 2: Literature Map: Garth Nix
Shade's Children by Garth Nix
+25 Points
Points this Post: 35
Grand Total: 450