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message 1251: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 30.1 Ms. Anderson's task: Name Dropping
I rolled a 1 and a 2
Option 1
Read the next book in a series you like
Northwest Angle by William Kent Krueger, which is #11. I had just finished
Heaven's Keep which is #9 and had already read Vermilion Drift which is 10 so #11 was the next one I hadn't read

Option 2 Read a book with the genre time travel on the book's main page To Say Nothing of the Dogby Connie Willis Time travel is listed on the book's main page

Points this task: 30
Total points: 670


message 1252: by Bekka (new)

Bekka (froydis) | 492 comments BEKKA - 5.3 – 30 years ago.

For this task, I read “ Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell ” by Rainbow Rowell, since the author’s first and last names begin with the same letter. 9781250012579

Also, Rainbow Rowell is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for that.

Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 5
Total Points Earned to Date: 240
Pages Read this Challenge: 325
Total Pages Read to Date: 6108
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 18
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()





message 1253: by Mai (new)

Mai (jeanphoenix) | 763 comments Mai

20.10 Group Reads

Read one of the Group Reads selections, and make a post in the discussion thread.

I read The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler

My post is number 28 in the book's discussion thread.


25.7 - Jessica PDX's task: Author or Title?

Book A: The font size for the author's name on the cover should be BIGGER than the smallest font size used in the title on the cover

Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis

Book B: The font size for the author's name on the cover should be SMALLER than the biggest font size used in the title on the cover.

The Bro Code by Barney Stinson The Bro Code by Barney Stinson

25.9 -- Chaitra's task: Summer Movies...The Low Profile Version

5. The Spectacular Now

Read a book that has been made into a movie -OR- read a book tagged both "Young Adult" and "Romance" on the main page.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky: made into a movie and been tagged "Young adult" and "Romance"

6. The Grandmaster
Read a book that is written by one of your favorite authors

I read Point Omega by Don DeLillo

Don DeLillo's one of my favorite authors.

25.16 -- Lois's task: Summer Shakespeare

Option 1: Read a play written by Shakespeare.

I read A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

Option 4: Read a book in which a character has a Shakespearean name

In Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, Peter Wiggins has the Shakespearean name Peter

15.2 - Good Luck Charms

Option 1: Read a book first published in or before 1963

I read The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, which was first published in 1947

Read a book with something blue on the cover
I read Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said by Philip K. Dick Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said by Philip K. Dick

Points This Post: 110
Total Points: 225
Tasks Completed: 11
Books Read: 18
GR Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0


message 1254: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 811 comments BJ Rose

4 new tasks

20.2 - Rookie At the Top - Bamaace83's task: Family Vacations
Option 1: Family is listed as a genre on the main page
Hidden Summit by Robyn Carr

20.2 - 20.3 - Best Review - Nick KY's task: The Blank Blank
Three-word title with 'The' as the first word:
The Seductive One by Susan Mallery

25.4 - Janet F's task: Bookin' Around the Bases
Option 1: Book of my choice
A Rogue of My Own by Johanna Lindsey

Option 2: One-word title: Darius Lord of Pleasures (Lonely Lords, #1) by Grace Burrowes by Grace Burrowes

30.9 - Andy P's task: Let's Be Sensible

Option 2: sight: Second Sight by Amanda Quick

Option 6: touch: The Touch Of Fire by Linda Howard

Points this post = 95
Total Points = 285
Tasks Completed = 115
Total Pages Read = 7,961


message 1255: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2629 comments 5.1 – 10 years ago

The Photo Album by K. B. Dixon


5.7 – 70 years ago

The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith is a Goodreads author.


Points this post: 10
Total points: 405
GR authors: 14


message 1256: by Deedee (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 30.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Name Dropping
Roll two dice and read a book that corresponds to the options that come up. If you roll the same number twice, do the same option twice.

I rolled a 1 and a 6.

1. ➜ Read the next book in a series you like. The book must be identified as part of a series on Goodreads (series title, book #) and be at least book #2 in the series.

This is book #2 in the series:

Sky Coyote (The Company #2) (1999) by Kage Baker (Paperback, 292 pages)


6. ➜ Read a book by an author (living or dead) who is British or Scottish by birth.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumer_Go...
Rumer Godden was born in Sussex, England

An Episode of Sparrows (1955) by Rumer Godden (Paperback, 248 pages)


210 + 30 = 240


Tasks Completed: 11
Points for this post: 30
Points thus far: 210 + 30 = 240
Books read: 17
Pages read: 5,755

Read but not claimed: 2

Goodreads Authors: 4

Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+


message 1257: by Salem (new)

Salem  | 43 comments 15.10 - No More Homework!
Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai

Points: 200


message 1258: by Marie (new)

Marie | 76 comments PUTTERPAL

10.2- Live Long and Prosper

Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder

10.9- Add it up

I just turned 37. 3+7=10, 1+0=1

Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver

20.1- All things Peru

Option 2- 320 pages
Let Them Eat Cake by Sandra Byrd

20.2- Family Vacations

Option 1-
Summer People by Elin Hilderbrand

20.9- Whedonite

Option 2- a favorite author
Scarlet by Marissa Meyer

Points this post: 80
Total Points: 80


message 1259: by Emily (new)

Emily | 782 comments Boston Kate

15.4 Get to the Finish Line

Option 2: One book at least 400 pages

Break No Bones

I read the ebook, but the paperback version is 445 pages


20.8 Beginnings and Endings

Option 2: Endings

Jurassic Park

"park" ends in the letter "k"


Points this post: 35
Total points: 65
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 4


message 1260: by Katie (new)

Katie Katie M


10.6 -- Black Flag Day

PM'd author about location confirmation. She said the entire book is set in Croatia, specifically the island of Hvar and the town of Vrboska.

Looking for Adventure by Valentina Heart

This post: 10 points
Total to Date: 105 points


message 1261: by Deborah (new)

Deborah | 1667 comments Post #17

25.8 - Karen GHHS's task: Big Sky Country

Option 3: Star in title

Star of the Morning by Lynn Kurland

Option 6: Set in Seattle, Washington

The Shop on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber

Debbie Macomber is a GoodReads author

Points this post: 25
Total to date: 305
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 24
Goodreads Author Total: 8


message 1262: by Jecca (last edited Jul 22, 2013 06:26PM) (new)

Jecca | 734 comments 25.11 -- Vi/Midu 's task: Explore Listopias

I started with:
No Rest for the Wicked - one of my new favorite series!

Used Best Adult Paranormal list
href="http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/19...

#21
Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole

Then I used Steamy Paranormal Romance:

href="http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/80...

#23
Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole

GOODREADS AUTHOR x2

25.15 -- Stacie MI's task: It's Barbeque Time!

B - Hamburger
Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole

This is book is #11 in the Immortals after dark series and there are 13 books in the series.

BIG BOOK - 515 pages

C - Hot Dogs
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

Kresley Cole is a GOODREADS AUTHOR

Points this post: 50
Total Points: 255
Books Read: 15
Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 1263: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F

Task 30.8 A Summer Visit to the National Zoo

Option 2:I read Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War by Karl Marlantes
Claiming 1 BB Ticket 663pages Set in Asia(Vietnam)

Option 3: Life of Pi by Yann Martel by Yann Martel Set off coast of Asia

Points this post:30
Total points:225
Books read:15
Tasks Completed:10
Goodreads Authors:5
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 1264: by Brandi (new)

Brandi Withington 15.4 - Get to the Finish Line

Option 2 - Tortoise: Read one book with at least 400 pages.

Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire

Walking Disaster (Beautiful, #2) by Jamie McGuire

433 pages

Total points: 95


message 1265: by Marty (new)

Marty (martymill) | 219 comments 5.3 - 30 years ago


These Granite Islands: A Novel by Sarah Stonich
Sarah Stonich is a Goodreads author.

Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 195
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books: 500- 3, 750, 1000 pages





message 1266: by Connie (new)

Connie  G (connie_g) | 358 comments 10.8 Summer Reading

This book is on the first page of the NPR list, under "Laughing Matters"

The Uninvited Guests by Sadie Jones.

20.7 Something New

Option 3: I read a book by an author who is new to me. (This book has 486 pages.)

The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker.

Helene Wecker is a Goodreads author.

25.5 In the Gardens

Option C: This book has roses on the cover.

Life After Life by Kate Atkinson Life After Life by Kate Atkinson.

This is a Big Book of 529 pages.

Option D: This book has water on the cover.

Sail by James Patterson Sail by James Patterson.

30.2 Behind the Name

I used the name "Pat" as the starting point name.

Book 1: Male author named "Pat"

My Reading Life by Pat Conroy

Book 2: Female author named "Pat"

Regeneration by Pat Barker

Points this post: 85
Total points: 340
Tasks: 17
Books: 22
Goodreads authors: 6
Big Books: 500=1, 750=1, 1000=0


message 1267: by Riya (new)

Riya 50.1 - Beth NC's task: Seven Mansions of the Black Tortoise

Mansion 8: And Then There Were None (Mrs.Brent is super religious)

Mansion 9: The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Murder Mystery)

Mansion 14: The Body Finder (Borrowed from the Brookfield Public Library)

Points this post: 50
Total Points: 180
Tasks Completed: 6
Books Read: 10
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 6


message 1268: by Riya (new)

Riya 30.4 - Cindy AL's task: All Things Wedding

Option B: Article 5 (Article 5, #1) by Kristen Simmons Article 5

Option C: Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1) by Rachel Hawkins Hex Hall

Points this post: 30
Total Points: 210
Tasks Completed: 7
Books Read: 12
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 6


message 1269: by Riya (new)

Riya 25.19 -- Oma1229's task: School is Out Forever!

Option 2: Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1) by Kristin Cashore Graceling

Option 4: Silverfin

Points this post: 25
Total Points: 235
Tasks Completed: 8
Books Read: 14
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 6


message 1270: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2629 comments 15.2 - Good Luck Charms

Option 2
Blackberry Winter by Sarah Jio
added to my to-read list February 17, 2013

Sarah Jio is a Goodreads author.


Option 4
Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool
Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool
The girl on the cover is wearing blue overalls.


Points this post: 15
Total points: 420
GR authors: 15


message 1271: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2629 comments 25.4 - Janet F's task: Bookin' Around the Bases

Option 1
We Live in Water: Stories by Jess Walter
I attended an Orioles vs. Yankees game at Camden Yards.

Option 2
Gold by Chris Cleave

Chris Cleave is a Goodreads author.


Points this post: 25
Total points: 445
GR authors: 16


message 1272: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F

Task 5.2 20 Years Ago

Number in the Title I read Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt

Points this post:5
Total points:230
Books read:16
Tasks completed:11
Goodreads Authors:5
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 1273: by Nick (last edited Jul 23, 2013 06:10AM) (new)

Nick (doily) | 3392 comments Nick KY
25.11 Vi/Midu’s Listopias
My starting book was Fire Season: Field Notes from a Wilderness Lookout by Philip Connors, which I just read and loved! It is on the following listopias:

Books Set in New Mexico
From this listopia I read #32, Sacred Clowns by Tony Hillerman

and

Real Man Books
From this listopia I read #86 Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way by Bruce Campbell



25.18 Bekka’s Library Adventures
Book 1: Option 5. Good book into a Good movie. I read Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin. 3.89 GR rating, 98% Rotten Tom’s Critics,

Book 2: Option 6. Reading has a central role in the plot. I read Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan about a British Intelligence officer recruited, because of her love of books, to see if a young author will be good for propaganda purposes. It was on the “Most Read This Week” list, July 10, in the genre “Books about Books.”


25.20 Sarah the Librarian’s Reading Goals
Book 1: Roll of 2. Mount TBR. I read Blood River: A Journey to Africa's Broken Heart by Tim Butcher, on my tbr list since 11/5/2010, it was #12 in order by “date added” on my Mount TBR. And it’s a GREAT book, well worth the wait!

Book 2: Roll of 3. Recommend. I read All the Beautiful Sinners by Stephen Graham Jones, recommended personally to me by GR member Ipswich (in another bookclub with me).




Points This Post: 75
Total Points So Far: 775
Big Books: 500+ (2)


message 1274: by Donna Jo (new)

Donna Jo Atwood | 2412 comments 10.7 Blown Away:

False Mermaid by Erin Hart. Hurricane named Erin


10.10 Blister in the Sun: (an appropriate one to read now as my legs are peeling from my first sunburn in 40+ years--spent too much time on that Forida beach with not enough sunscreen.)

Prove the Nameless by Terence Faherty. The word Prove from the song Prove My Love

today's total: 20
grand Total: 765


message 1275: by Wendy UK (new)

 Wendy  UK (wendyuk) | 724 comments 25.2 - Summer of '94 Edition


Option 2: Entertainment
- a book with KING intact in the author's name:

Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver


Option 4: Arts and Literature - a book with the genre Mystery on its main page:

Leaving Everything Most Loved by Jacqueline Winspear


Total points 160





message 1276: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments Sheila


25.13 -- Deanna's task: Dirty Dancing

Option A – The Music: Big Girls Don't Cry (Cry)

Cry No More by Linda Howard Cry No More by Linda Howard

AND

Option B – The Cast: (Johnny Castle)

Wish List by John Locke Wish List by John Locke









30.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Name Dropping

I rolled a 1 and a 6

Option 1 - Read the next book in a series you like

The Mephisto Club (Jane Rizzoli & Maura Isles, #6) by Tess Gerritsen The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen

AND

Option 6 - Scottish Author

The Wire In The Blood (Tony Hill & Carol Jordan, #2) by Val McDermid The Wire In The Blood by Val McDermid


Total Points = 900



message 1277: by Foxy Grandma (new)

Foxy Grandma (foxygrandma) | 1194 comments 5.1 10 Years Ago - Sorceress Of Faith (The Summoning, #2) by Robin D. Owens
***GoodReads Author****
***Big Book 505 pages***

5.3 30 Years Ago - Stealing Shadows by Kay Hooper

5.6 60 Years Ago - Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris

10.2 Live Long and Prosper -
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

15.2 Good Luck Charm -
A.
Edge Of Twilight (Wings in the Night, #10) by Maggie Shayne Edge Of Twilight by Maggie Shayne
Option 4: Blue on cover
***GoodReads Author****

B. The Ghostway by Tony Hillerman
Option 5: 6th in Series

25.1 Winter in Melbourne
A.
Hiding in the Shadows by Kay Hooper
Option 1: 18 letters in title

B. Heart of Evil by Heather Graham
Option 3
***GoodReads Author***

Points: 65
Tasks: 6
Books: 8
Pages: 2831
GR Authors: 3
Big Books: 1

Total Points: 940
Total Books: 72
Total Tasks: 46
Total Pages: 25305
GR Authors: 42
Big Books: 2


message 1278: by Midu (new)

Midu Hadi | 902 comments 5.9 – 90 years ago

Read a book with the name of a fruit or vegetable in the title/subtitle, or a picture of a fruit or vegetable on the cover.

The Cat Who Went Bananas (Cat Who..., #27) by Lilian Jackson Braun by Lilian Jackson Braun

Points this post: 5
Total points: 430
Tasks completed: 20
Books Read: 33
GR Authors: 18
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1279: by Lauren (new)

Lauren | 69 comments Lauren Marie

25.20 -- Sarah the Librarian's task: Reading Goals

Rolled 1 and 5.

1-nonfiction: read any nonfiction book: I read Living with Stroke: A Guide for Families by Richard C. Senelick.

5-new and hot: read any book with a publication date that falls during the summer challenge - that is, June 1 - August 31, 2013: I read Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones. It was published July 9, 2013.

Also, Darynda Jones is a Goodreads author!

Points this post: 25
Total points: 45
Books read: 3
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 1280: by Lori (new)

Lori  (batchelorxyz) | 218 comments LORI TX

5.3 30 Years Ago

Bitter Blood by Rachel Caine Bitter Blood (The Morganville Vampires, #13) by Rachel Caine

15.9 Mountains to Climb

River Run by Deirdre Black River Run by Deirdre Black

20.8 Beginnings and Endings

Option 2 -- Black Dawn by Rachel Caine Black Dawn (The Morganville Vampires, #12) by Rachel Caine

Points this post = 40
Total points = 70


message 1281: by Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Dlmrose | 18433 comments Mod
Dlmrose

15.5 - Tour de France

French Illusions: My Story as an American Au Pair in the Loire Valley by Linda Kovic-Skow

25.9 -- Chaitra's task: Summer Movies...The Low Profile Version

option 3 book with a repeating word- talk, about
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami

option 5 "Young Adult" and "Romance"
Every Boy's Got One by Meg Cabot

25.20 -- Sarah the Librarian's task: Reading Goals

I rolled a 1 and 2

option 1 non-fiction
Trieste and the Meaning of Nowhere by Jan Morris

option 2 Mount TBR added Oct 20 2009
Mauve: How One Man Invented a Color That Changed the World by Simon Garfield

total = 900


message 1282: by Mickslibrarian (new)

Mickslibrarian | 285 comments 30.4 - Cindy AL's Task: All Things Wedding

Option C (dress on cover): Awaken (Abandon Trilogy, #3) by Meg Cabot Awaken by Meg Cabot

Option D (published pre-1988): The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (published 1920)

Meg Cabot is a Goodreads Author

Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 200
Books Read: 18
Tasks Completed: 14
Goodreads Author: 9
Big Books:500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 1283: by Mickslibrarian (new)

Mickslibrarian | 285 comments 25.7 - Jessica PDX's Task: Author or Title?

Mister Monday (The Keys to the Kingdom, #1) by Garth Nix Mister Monday by Garth Nix (Author font bigger than title font)

And

The World of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes The World of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes (Title font bigger Garth Nix is a Goodreads Author

Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 225
Books Read: 20
Tasks Completed: 15
Goodreads Author: 10
Big Books:500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 1284: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F

Task 10.2 Live Long and Prosper
"Classics Genre": The Sword in the Stone by T.H. White

Points this post:10
Total points:240
Books read:17
Tasks completed:12
Goodreads Authors:5
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 1285: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

30.7 - Delicious Dee's task: Scattergories SRC Style
Random Letter = P, Dice Roll = 3,6
3 - Word in title - Cry For Passion - Robin Schone (GR Author)
6 - word in series - Heart of Obsidian - Nalini Singh (GR Author) - the Psy-Changling series

Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 705
GR Authors: 41
Big Books: 500+ (5), 750+ (1)


message 1286: by Riya (new)

Riya 50.1 - Beth NC's task: Seven Mansions of the Black Tortoise

Mansion 9: The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Murder Mystery)

Mansion 12: Article 5 (Article 5, #1) by Kristen Simmons Article 5 (lots of roofs and buildings in the background)

Mansion 14: The Body Finder (Borrowed from the Brookfield Public Library)

Points this post: 50
Total Points: 180
Tasks Completed: 6
Books Read: 10
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 6


message 1287: by Riya (new)

Riya 30.4 - Cindy AL's task: All Things Wedding

Option C: Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1) by Rachel Hawkins Hex Hall

Option D: And Then There Were None (first published in 1939- earlier than 1987)

Points this post: 30
Total Points: 210
Tasks Completed: 7
Books Read: 12
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 6


message 1288: by Trisha (last edited Jul 23, 2013 04:27PM) (new)

Trisha (mom2twinsplus1) | 87 comments Task 20.6

Option 2: Romance genre

Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb

(Romance > Romantic Suspense)

Points this post: 20
Total Points- 105
Total Tasks- 8
Goodreads Authors- 3
Big Books- (500+)0; (750+)0; (1,000+)0


message 1289: by Jolie (new)

Jolie | 53 comments JOLIE
30.7 - Scattergories SRC Style
Tishomingo Blues by Elmore Leonard
God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut

I drew an E with the random letter generator
I rolled a 1: Male author ELMORE Leonard
and a 5: Male character name is ELLIOT Rosewater

25.12 -- Chris MD’s task: What Comes Next?

Option 2. Author A-B-C’s: Read a book of your choice, then using the author’s last name, read a book by an author whose last name starts with the next letter in the alphabet.

My books: Nashville Chrome by Rick Bass and Worth Dying For by Lee Child

Points this post: 55
Total points: 250
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 17
Goodreads authors (total): 3
Big books: 0


message 1290: by Brian (new)

Brian | 153 comments BRIAN

25.18 -- Bekka's task: Adventures @ Your Library!

Option 3 - author is between ROT and SIN
The Intelligencer by Leslie Silbert
SILbert is between ROT and SIN

Option 5 - Good book (3.5 and up) becomes a good movie (75% and up)
No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
book rating - 4.07; movie rating - 94%

Points this task: 25
Total points: 200
Books read: 15
Goodreads authors: 5
Big Book Tickets: 1-0-0


message 1291: by Bekka (new)

Bekka (froydis) | 492 comments BEKKA - 20.5 - Bigger is Better - CathyG's task: Motorcycles and Pontoon Boats

For this task, I read “ The 5th Wave (The Fifth Wave, #1) by Rick Yancey ” by Rick Yancey, since it has the word “Wave” in the title. This book was approved in post 18 of the help thread.

Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 20
Total Points Earned to Date: 260
Pages Read this Challenge: 457
Total Pages Read to Date: 6565
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 19
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()





message 1292: by Lorna (new)

Lorna | 526 comments 15.7 11/11

Proceed with Caution by Betsy Brannon Green
Double EE's found in title and author.

25.18 Bekka's task: Adventures @ Your Library!

Option 1-

Of Poseidon by Anna Banks*GRA
The story is about mermaids (underwater).

Option 6- The Encyclopedia of Me by Karen Rivers by Karen Rivers*GRA
(Books on cover)

Points this post: 40
Total points: 175
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 10
Goodreads Authors: 3


message 1293: by MJ (new)

MJ | 130 comments 25.5 - Bluemoon's task: In the Gardens
A. Japanese - Set in Japan
Manazuru by Hiromi Kawakami
B. Blue and White garden - World War II
Trapeze by Simon Mawer

~~~

25.7 - Jessica PDX's task: Author or Title?
A: Author Bigger
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving by John Irving
***Claiming BIG BOOK ticket***

B: Title Bigger
Own the Room Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence by Amy Jen Su by Amy Jen Su
***Amy Jen Su is a GRA***

Points this post: 50
Total Points: 200
GR Author: 11
Big Ticket Books: 1


message 1294: by Angie (last edited Jul 23, 2013 09:33PM) (new)

Angie  (angie) | 124 comments Angie TX


10.1 The Black Tortoise and Snake
Read a book with any type of reptile pictured on the cover.

Chomp by Carl Hiaasen by Carl Hiaasen


10.3 The Summer of '96
Read a book that was first published in a year that ends in 6 or 9.

Hattie Big Sky byKirby Larson was published in 2006. Kirby Larson is a GRA.


15.10 No More Homework!
Read a book of your choice.

The Secret of Laurel Oaks by Lois Ruby


20.9 Moderator's Pet: Pigletto's Task: Whedonite

Option 2: Read a book by one of your favorite authors.

Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas. Lisa Kleypas is a GRA and one of my favorite authors.


Points this post: 55
Total Points: 275
Tasks Completed: 20
Books Read: 25
GR Authors: 15 (Including this post)
Big Book Tickets: 0


message 1295: by Bluemoon (new)

Bluemoon (bluemoon286) | 1797 comments 50.1 - SEVEN MANSIONS OF THE BLACK TORTOISE

MANSION 8 - RELIGIOUS MAIN CHARACTER - Obedience. The main character is a nun.


MANSION 12 - ROOFTOP - ROOFTOP ON COVER - Finding Home by Lois Greiman . I listen to the audiobook so here is paperback for page count Finding Home by Lois Greiman .


MANSION 14 - WALL - BOOK BORROWED FROM THE LIBRARY - Salting Roses by Lorelle Marinello which I borrowed from the public library.




Lorelle Marinello is a Goodreads Author.




TOTAL POINTS - 630
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 19
BIG BOOKS - 6








message 1296: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P
Task # 20.3 Best Review: Nick KY's task: The Blank Blank
Read a book with a three word title, the first word of which is "The"
The Portland Laugher by Earl Emerson
Points this task: 20
Total points: 690


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Jayme Pendergraft | 762 comments Jayme VA

25.3 - JennRenee's task: Summer Road Trip

I chose the one book option and read

The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly, which is 404 pages long.

Option 3: Included in the city list is Lincoln, Illinois.

Option 6: Exactly matches the car name Lincoln.

Michael Connelly is a goodreads author.

Points this post: 25
Total points: 370
GR Authors: Emma Straub, Kiera Cass, Ariel Djanikian, Kami Garcia, Gillian Flynn, Erik Larson, Paul Kemprecos, Marissa Meyer*, Marci Nault, Michael Connelly
Big Books: 500+(1),750+(0),1000+(0)


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Midu Hadi | 902 comments 25.5 - Bluemoon's task: In the Gardens

C. The Rose Garden -For this garden read a book with at least one rose on the cover or with the word "ROSE" found intact in the title, subtitle, or author's name.

The Rose Bride A Retelling of "The White Bride and the Black Bride" by Nancy Holder by Nancy Holder (Goodreads Author)

D. The Sub Rosa Garden -read a book with the genre ROMANCE listed on the book's homepage.

Lover At Last (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #11) by J.R. Ward by J.R. Ward

591 pages

Points this post: 25
Total points: 455
Tasks completed: 21
Books Read: 35
GR Authors: 19
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


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Ann A (readerann) | 1091 comments Task 5.7 - 70 years ago (day of week in title)

Saturday

Task 10.6 - Black Flag Day (Egypt) https://www.cia.gov/library/publicati...

The Wedding Song

Here is the link to the Amazon page. The Editorial Review confirms the book is set in Cairo: http://www.amazon.com/Wedding-Song-Na...

Task 20.6 - They're Creepy and They're Kooky

Option 3, in honor of Pugsley (mystery genre)

Death on the Nile

Points this post: 35
Tasks completed this post: 3

Total challenge points: 100
Total tasks completed: 9
Total Goodreads authors: 1



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Leslie (llkee) | 191 comments Leslie K

Task: 20.10 Group Read

The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler

Discussion posting number 29

Points this task: 20
Total points: 170


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