Summer Challenge 2013: Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE POSTS) Showing 1,701-1,750 of 2,503

[Donna Jo]

25.8 Karen GHHS's Task--Big Sky Country:

2. A River Runs Through IT:

To the River: A Journey Beneath the Surface by Olivia Laing

4. Roughing it B. 5. Badger:

Badger's Moon by Peter Tremayne


25.13 Deanna's Task--Dirty Dancing:

(Some time I've got to watch this movie--my movie going experiences are extremely limited)

B. The Cast: Patrick Swayzie

The Tamarack Murders by Patrick F. McManus

D. The Setting: New Jersey

Life Al Dente: Laughter and Love in an Italian-American Family by Gina Cascone takes place in New Jersey, My library has the subject heading Italian American New Jersey Biography in the 650 field. http://olathe.bibliocommons.com/item/...


Today's total: 50
Grand Total: 1235

[Soelo]

SOELO

15.4 - Get to the Finish Line
using option 2
Story's End
which has 416 pages.

Marissa Burt is a GR author.

15.5 - Tour de France
Around the World in Eighty Days
which is by Jules Verne who was born in France.

25.4 - Bookin' Around the Bases
For option 1
Daughter of Smoke & Bone
(a book of my choice) and I watch the Twins in person and on TV.

Laini Taylor is a GR author.

For option 2
Legend
which is a one word title.

Marie Lu is a GR author.

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Previous points: 235
Points this post: 55
Total so far: 290


GR author tickets: 13

[Deborah]

Post #24

5.3 – 30 years ago. Author whose first and last names begin with the same initial.

Gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson

Joshilyn Jackson is a GoodReads Author

Points this post: 5
Total to date: 405
Tasks completed: 23
Books read: 31
Goodreads Author Total: 13

[Jolie]

JOLIE

10.3 -- The Summer of '69—book first published in a year ending in a 6 or a 9.
Carved in Bone by Jefferson Bass. First published in 2006.

Points this post: 10
Total points: 275
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 20
Goodreads authors (total): 3
Big books: 0

[Jackie]

Jackie

30.4 "All Things Wedding"

Option 1 "Destination Wedding"

Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts

Destination Wedding: beach because who wouldn't want to get married on a beach.

Option 2 "White Wedding"

by Lisa Scottoline

***Lisa Scottoline is a goodreads author***

Points this post: 30
Total points: 185

[Sheila]

Sheila


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

Option 1. "Sense"

Sense of Evil by Kay Hooper


AND


Option 2. "Sight" or "eye"

In Plain Sight by C.J. Box








30.10 - Jayme VA's task: Book News Feed
I rolled a 4 and a 6

Option 4: From the She Reads list

Far From Here by Nicole Baart


AND


Option 6: From the World Book Night US 2012 list

A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick

Both authors are new to me


Total Points = 1300

[Bea]

5.7 70 Years Ago

The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith is a GR author

Points: 5

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5.10 100 Years Ago

Mind Over Monsters by Jennifer Harlow

Jennifer Harlow is a GR author

Nominee: Jennifer Tipton (Best Lighting Design of a Play)

Points: 5

Total Points:10

[Bea]

10.5 The Tortoise and the Hare

The Trial of Abigail Goodman: A Novel by Howard Fast

Points: 10

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10.6 Black Flag Day

The Kalahari Typing School for Men by Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith is a GR author

Settings is Botswana.

Points: 10

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10.9 Add It Up

Defending Angels by Mary Stanton

Mary Stanton is a GR author

My age added to 2. Two word title.

Points: 10

Total Points: 40
Total GR authors: 4

[Jackie]

JACKIE NC

25.15 -- Stacie MI's task: It's Barbeque Time!
Option B:
Deadly Valentine by Carolyn G. Hart
Death on Demand series #6

Option E:
by Alan Bradley

30.7 - Delicious Dee's task: Scattergories SRC Style
Letter: N
Rolled 3 & 5
Option 3:
Shroud For A Nightingale by P.D. James

Option 5:
Too Many Cooks by Rex Stout
Male character - Nero Wolfe

Alan Bradley is a Goodreads author.

Points this post: 55
Total Points: 245
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Book Tickets:

[Soelo]

SOELO

15.10 No More Homework!
The Mysterious Howling
a book of my choice

25.7 Author or Title?

where the author's name is bigger than the title
John Green is a GR author



where the title is bigger than author's name
Rainbow Rowell is a GR author

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Previous points: 290
Points this post: 40
Total so far: 330


GR author tickets: 15

[Bekka]

BEKKA - 25.17 -- Lindsey IL’s Task: Metal!

Option 3: For this task, I read “ ” by Johan Harstad, since it has the genre “Horror” on its main page.

Option 5: For this task, I read “ ” by Neil Gaiman, since I find the cover to be very visually appealing.

Also, Neil Gaiman is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for that.

Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Total Points Earned to Date: 490
Pages Read this Challenge: 533
Total Pages Read to Date: 11327
Books Read this Challenge: 2
Total Books Read: 34
Goodreads Authors: 18
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()

[Deborah]

Repost for post #23

Post #25


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

Mansion 9: list: Best Murder Mysteries of All Time.

Listed as #1

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie


Mansion 12: Cemetery on cover (approved in help thread post # 105)

Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble: The Jolie Wilkins Series by H.P. Mallory


Mansion 14: read a book you borrowed from a library

Tigard public library via inner library loan

Three Act Tragedy by Agatha Christie

H.P. Mallory is a GoodReads Author

Points this post: 50
Total to date: 455
Tasks completed: 24
Books read: 34
Goodreads Author Total: 14

[Jessica]

Jessica PDX

25.6 - Elizabeth B's Task - Off to the Mediterranean Sea

Option B - both set in France, and 272/315 pages respectively (587 pages total).

by Alan Furst

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

25.15 - Stacie MI's Task - It's Barbeque Time!

Option B - Sandwiched in a series

by Henning Mankell

Option F - Pizza - I don't normally read sci-fi, or short stories for that matter.

by Connie Willis

Points This Post: 50
Total Points: 535

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

BABBLING C


20.6 - Seasoned Reader - CASSELM's task: They’re Creepy and They’re Kooky:

2) Morticia Addams - read a book with the genre of Romance or Erotica on its page.

Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware (369 pages)





20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Pigletto's task: Whedonite

2. In honour of favourites read a book by one of your favourite authors. Remember no rereads allowed!

Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian (387 pgs.)

*** Lara Adrian is a GRA ***





50.1 - Beth NC's task: Seven Mansions of the Black Tortoise: For this task you will read three books. Each book must be from a different mansion. The books must be a minimum of 250 pages each.

Mansion 9: The Ox - read a book found on this list: Best Murder Mysteries of All Time. Required: State which option you chose when you post and, if using the list option, state the position of the book chosen.

Murder on the Orient Express (ebook) by Agatha Christie -- (PB = 265 pages)

#1 on the Best Murder Mysteries of All Time list



Mansion 12: Rooftop – read a book with a rooftop on the cover . Required: Include cover in your post, and point out the rooftop or cemetery if it is not immediately noticed.

Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh (323 pgs) -- Elena is crouched on a roof, overlooking the rooftops of Beijing.

*** Nalini Singh is a GRA ***



Mansion 13: Encampment – read a book with one of these words “royal, imperial, king, queen, prince, princess, emperor, empress, duke, or duchess” in the title or subtitle. Plurals and possessives will work, but no other variations.

Her Royal Spyness (ebook) by Rhys Bowen -- (PB = 324 pages)

*** Rhys Bowen is a GRA ***




THIS POST
Points: 90
Completed Tasks: 3
Good Read Authors: 3
Big Books: 0

Total This Season
Points: 215
Completed Tasks: 10
Good Read Authors: 11
Big Books: 0

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Pages read this season: 4,883
Books read this season: 15

[Andy]

Andy P.
Task # 5.6 – 60 years ago.
Read a book with “because” or another subordinating conjunction in the title/subtitle
Before The Poison by Peter Robinson
The subordinating conjunction is before

Points this post: 5
Total points: 965

[Eilymay]

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - CASSELM's task: They’re Creepy and They’re Kooky…

I picked option 2 and read City of Glass by Cassandra Clare

For this book I claim 1 BIG BOOK TICKET (500+)

Points this post: 20
Points so far: 160
Big Books: 500+ (3)

[Wanda]

Oma1229

15.1 - A Machiavellian Task

Option 2: Read a book with “prince” found intact in the title, subtitle, series title or author’s name

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread by Kate DiCamillo

The word prince is found intact in Princess which is part of the title.


Option 3: Read a book with the genre Politics or Philosophy on its main book page

Brida by Paulo Coelho

Claiming Paulo Coelho as Goodreads Author

Total Points-765

Completed Tasks-39

Goodreads Authors-15

Big Books-1

[Janice]

Janice CA

25.10 -- My Summer Vacation

Option 2: stay-cation

setting: carnival

Memoirs of a Sword Swallower by Daniel P. Mannix

and

Option 5: free choice

Inside the Other Side: Soul Contracts, Life Lessons, and How Dead People Help Us, Between Here and Heaven by Concetta Bertoldi

+25
total: 190
tasks: 11
books: 15
GR authors: 3

[Eilymay]

Sorry, I forgot to mention that Cassandra Clare is a Goodreads author for two tasks:

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - CASSELM's task: They’re Creepy and They’re Kooky…

I picked option 2 and read City of Glass by Cassandra Clare

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

Option A - Where in the World?

I read Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

Teacher's Pet

I read City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

[Eilymay]

15.10 - No More Homework!

I read City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare

CLAIMING CASSANDRA CLARE AS A GOODREADS AUTHOR

Points this post: 15
Total Points: 175
Big Books: 500+ (3)
Goodreads Author: 3

[Andy]

Andy P.
Task # 25.4 - Janet F's task: Bookin' Around the Bases
Option 1 Rules Have fun by reading a book of your choice
T.L.C by Barbara Delinsky
Option 2 Sportsmanship Read a book with a one word title. Stolen by Daniel Palmer
Points this post: 25
Total points: 990

[Dmb]

DARCY

20.3 - Best Review - Nick KY's task: The Blank Blank

The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic--and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World by Steven JohnsonSteven Johnson

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 145
Big Books: 500 (1)
GR Authors: 1

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

25.3 - JennRenee's task: Summer Road Trip

For my first book, I chose option 5, and read a book with a primarily red cover -

For my second book, I chose option 6, and read a book in which the author's name matches one of the listed car names - by Mercedes Lackey. This is an e-book only, approved for length in post 2647.

25.20 -- Sarah the Librarian's task: Reading Goals
I rolled a 1 (nonfiction) and a 6 (book in series, not #1).
For my first book, I read .

for my second book, I read - #5 in the Wool series.

30.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Name Dropping
Coincidentally, once again I rolled a 1 (book in a series, not #1) and a 6 (English or Scottish author).

For my first book, I read - #4 in the Wool series.

For my second book, I read , by Simon Brett, an English author.

Total points: 1080

[Coralie]

Coralie

25.17 Metal!
1. Power - ‘blind’ from Blind Guardian in title
The Blind Owl

5. Symphonic – ‘Universe’ from Design Your Universe in title
Dark Universe


Total points 1070

[Stacie]

STACIE MI

Task 20.10 - Group Reads

I read:

The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler

My post is #35 in the books discussion thread.

Points this task: 20
Total points: 705
Tasks completed: 40
Books read: 57
Pages read: 15229
Goodreads authors: 31
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

[Stacie]

STACIE MI

Task 5.10 - 100 Years Ago

I used nominee David Hyde Pierce and read:

Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 by David Petersen

Points this task: 5
Total points: 710
Tasks completed: 41
Books read: 58
Pages read: 15421
Goodreads authors: 31
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

[Paul]

5.1 – 10 years ago.
(author who uses an initial as part of his or her Goodreads name)

I read Ex Machina, Vol. 3: Fact v. Fiction by Brian K. Vaughan

Brian uses his middle initial "K." in his Goodreads name.

5.4 – 40 years ago.
(a round/oval hoop or ring (a circle without a center) on the cover of the book)

I read
Doughnut by Tom Holt

The circle is the doughnut on the cover.

5.5 – 50 years ago.


I read Cat Burglar Black.

Black is in the title and is on Microsoft's Color List

Points this post: 15
Total Points this season: 30

[Jessica]

Jessica PDX

25.4 - Janet F's Task - Booking Around the Bases

Option 1 - Free choice

by Reed Farrel Coleman

Option 2 - One word title

by Agatha Christie

Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 560

[Ana]

Ana

30.6 Ty's task: Reading Your 123s

Option 1-Last digit of my birth year 9
and by Melissa Marr. They are book 4 and 5 of the Wicked Lovely series.

She is a GoodReads Author

Points this Post 30
Total Points 175

Tasks Completed 6
Books Read 12
Total Pages 3989
GoodReads Author 8
Big Books 500+(1)

[Shannon SA]

Shannon South Africa

10.7 Blown Away

The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker

"Karen" is on the list of 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season names

Karen is a GR author

Task points = 10
Challenge points = 70
GR authors = 3

[Foxy Grandma]

5.7 70 YEARS AGO - Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill
****GoodReads Author****

5.9 90 YEARS AGO - Pomegranate Soup by Marsha Mehran

10.7 BLOWN AWAY - Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
Hurricane name is Karen

10.9 ADD IT UP - A Cry In The Night by Mary Higgins Clark
My number is 5

15.1 A MACHIAVELLIAN TASK -
A. Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
Option 2: Prince in series title
****GoodReads Author****

B. Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
Option 5: 61,018 ratings
****GoodReads Author****
***Big Book 513 pages***

Points: 45
Tasks: 5
Books: 6
Pages: 2171
GR Authors: 3
Big Books: 1

Total Points: 1025
Total Books: 84
Total Tasks: 57
Total Pages: 29837
GR Authors: 51
Big Books: 4

[Midu]

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

2. Byzantium: Read a book with two (and only two) female protagonists.
by Jenni James (Goodreads Author)
Snow White & Raven
Approved here.

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

by MaryJanice Davidson (Goodreads Author)


Points this post: 25
Total points: 565
Tasks completed: 27
Books Read: 42
GR Authors: 24
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

[Ty]

15.10 - No More Homework!

The Ripple Effect - J.A. Saare, GR Author


25.5 - Bluemoon's task: In the Gardens

Option C (rose): - Lisa Kleypas, GR Author
book approved in here

Option D (romance): The Story Guy - Mary Ann Rivers, GR Author
ebook approved @ line 153


25.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Off to the Mediterranean Sea

Option B: Italian Invader - Jessica Steele
set in Italy, 189 pages

Sleeping with Paris - Juliette Sobanet, GR Author
set in France, 320 pages


25.10 -- Laurie ME's task: My Summer Vacation

Option 1: Oracle's Moon - Thea Harrison, GR Author
I live in VA, book is set in Kentucky

Option 5: Tribute - Lisa Henry, GR Author
ebbok approved @ line 1214

25.16 -- Lois's task: Summer Shakespeare

Option 4 (Olivia): Backstage Pass - Olivia Cunning, GR Author

Option 4 (Jessica): Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow - Jessica Day George, GR Author


Points this post: 115
Total points: 1245
GR Authors: 66
Big books: 500+ (3)

[Sheila]

Sheila


I chose option A - one book set in Italy over 500 pages and read:

The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco - The kindle version is 517 pages

The mass market paperback version is The Name of the Rose and is 611 pages

Total Points - 1325

[Foxy Grandma]

REPOST

15.1 A MACHIAVELLIAN TASK -
A. Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
Option 2: Prince in series title
****GoodReads Author****

B. Firefly Laneby Kristin Hannah
Option 5: 61,018 ratings
****GoodReads Author****
***Big Book 513 pages***

[Claire]

5.3 – 30 years ago

Ten Tiny Breaths by K.A. Tucker

[Bekka]

BEKKA - 30.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Name Dropping

I rolled the dice, and got a 3 and a 6:

Option 3: For this task, I read “ ” by Raina Telgemeier since it is a graphic novel.

Option 6: For this task, I read “ ” by Paula Byrne, since she is an author from the UK.

Also, Raina Telgemeier is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for that.

Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 30
Total Points Earned to Date: 520
Pages Read this Challenge: 562
Total Pages Read to Date: 11889
Books Read this Challenge: 2
Total Books Read: 36
Goodreads Authors: 19
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()

[Sheila]

Sheila


25.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Off to the Mediterranean Sea

I chose option A - one book set in Italy over 500 pages and read:

The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco - The kindle version is 517 pages

The mass market paperback version is The Name of the Rose and is 611 pages

Total Points - 1325

[Dee]

15.4 - Get to the Finish Line

•15.4.1Read a combination of books whose pages total at least 400:
Souris by Raina Telgemeier 213 pages
The Hollow by Nora Roberts 318 pages


This post: 15
Total to Date: 35

[Ana]

Ana

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

Option 3- by Anita Stansfield.

Option 5- by Wen Spencer.

She is a GoodReads author.

Points this Post 30
Total Points 205

Tasks Completed 7
Books Read 14
Total Pages 3597
GoodReads Author 9
Big Books 500+(1)

[Donna Jo]

25.17 Lindsey IL's Task--Metal!:

1. Power:

The Sable City by M. Edward McNally.
This was okayed as Epic Fantasy in post 24 in thread and is listed on line 1139 of spreadsheet of ebooks without print.

3. Gothic:

Red Moon by Benjamin Percy

Listed as Horror.

30.2 DLMRose's Task--Behind the Name:

I picked the name Richard

1. Male Author:

On Celestial Music: And Other Adventures in Listening by Rick Moody

2. Female Author:

Never Say Never: Finding a Life That Fits by Ricki Lake

Today's total: 55
Grand Total; 1290

[Diane L]

Readerboard name: Evana

5.5 50 Years Ago
Read a book with one of the color words from Microsofts's Basic Color List in the title/subtitle of the book. White is the last color on the list.
White Dolphin by Gill Lewis


15.4 Get to the Finish Line
Read a book with at least 400 pages
The Mote in God's Eye by Larry Niven, 560 pages


15.7 11/11
Read a book with the same consecutive double letter pair found twice in any combination of title, subtitle or series title words or the author's names. Using NN.
EichmaNN in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil by HaNNah Arendt

20.4 Initial Fun
Option 2. If you find your own name to be too limiting, you may "borrow" one of our moderators' Readerboard names: Kristi Passion for the PagE - KE
Kathleen Ernst is an author I have never read before.
Old World Murder by Kathleen Ernst

20.7 Something New
Option 3. Read a book written by an author who is new to you.
Turn of Mind by Alice LaPlante

20.8 Beginning and Endings
Option 2: Endings
Read a book with any word in the title/subtitle that ends with the letter “k”.
The Plymouth CloaK by Kate Sedley


25.2 Trivial Pursuit - Summer of 94 Edition
Option 4: Arts & Literature - Read a book with the genre "mystery" on its main page.
Chopping Spree by Diane Mott Davidson

Option 5: Science & Nature - Read a book with a picture of the outdoors on the cover.
The Woman Who Wouldn't Die by Colin Cotterill


30.1 Name Dropping
I rolled a 1 and a 2
1. Read the next book in a series you like. I am reading my way through Narnia this summer having only seen the movies and never read the books.
The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis, Chronicles of Narnia #3 (new ordering)
This is the Kindle edition which states 224 pages, most print editions run in the 200ish range.

2. Read a book with the genre Time Travel on its main page.
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
Also a Kindle edition showing 112 pages. With hundreds of print editions most seem to be between 115 and 150 pages.


30.3 Kickin' Back with the Girls from R.E.L.A.X.
R. A recommendation. I teach 10 year olds in Sunday School. In January I encouraged them to read as many books as possible for the rest of the year. Then each child could recommend a book to me from their reading and I promised to read all of them over the summer. This book was recommended by Pauline (and seconded by Emily).
The Candymakers by Wendy Mass. With over 400 pages, this book works for higher point tasks even though it is shelved childrens.

X. Read a book whose cover shows a place you would like to sit and read. This cover shows a very cozy fireplace and I love to read in front of the fire.
Death of a Chimney Sweep by M.C. Beaton

Points this post: 180
Points to date: 180

[Wendy UK]

30.3 - Kickin' Back with the Girls from R.E.L.A.X.


R - a book which was recommended to me by both my daughters:


Life After Life by Kate Atkinson


A - a book I borrowed from the library:


Habits of the House by Fay Weldon


Total points 215

[Cindie]

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



Mansion 9: The Ox - I read The Beast This version was 384 pages.
Mansion 10: Strong woman: I read Monarch: The Life and Reign of Elizabeth II This books was 496 pages and was approved on the help thread.
Mansion 14: Library. I borroweWhere'd You Go, Bernadette from my local library. It was a reread, but a fun one! It was 330 pages. The author Maria Semple is a ******Goodreads Author********

Points: 230
Books read: 16
Tasks completed: 10
GR authors: 7
Big Books: 2
Pages read: 5719

[Foxy Grandma]

15.3 LEFT AND RIGHT - Option 1
A. Chill of Fear by Kay Hooper
FEAR is from left side of keyboard

B. Blue Moon by Lori Handeland
MOON is from right side of keyboard
***GoodReads Author***

15.9 MOUNTAINS TO CLIMB - Riverside Blues by Erik Tomblin
***GoodReads Author***

15.10 NO MORE HOMEWORK - NYPD Red by James Patterson
***GoodReads Author***

20.10 GROUP READ - The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler
Comment posted in discussion

Points: 65
Tasks: 4
Books: 6
Pages: 1820
GR Authors: 4

Total Points: 1105
Total Tasks: 62
Total Books: 90
Total Pages: 31657
GR Authors: 55
Big Books: 4

[Mai]

MAI

5.1 – 10 years ago.

Read a book by an author who uses an initial as part of his or her Goodreads name

Release Me by J. Kenner

J. Kenner is a Goodreads author.

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

Option 4: Read a book wherein a pet plays a major role in the plot

I read Cujo by Stephen King

Option 5: Read a good book which has been made into a good movie

I read Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk

- GR: 4.17 and Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 81%

Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 400
Tasks Completed: 22
Books Read: 34
GR Authors: 4

[Cindy]

Cindy F

Task 5.1 10 Years Ago

I read The Rainey Season by R.E. Bradshaw Who is a GOODREADS AUTHOR!

Points this post:5
Total points:280
Books read:20
Tasks completed:15
Goodreads Authors:6
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(0)

[Valorie]

20.5 - Bigger is Better - CathyG's task: Motorcycles and Pontoon Boats
Option A: Reaper's Property by Joanna Wylde (Goodreads author)
Motorcycle on book cover. Ebook was approved in google doc line 772.


20.6 - Seasoned Reader - CASSELM's task: They’re Creepy and They’re Kooky…
Option 2, Morticia: Angels' Flight by Nalini Singh (Goodreads author)
Book has "Romance" listed on main page

25.8 - Karen GHHS's task: Big Sky Country
Option 3: Marked By The Moon by Lori Handeland (Goodreads author)
"Moon" is found in the title
Option 5: Hair of the Dog by Laurien Berenson
"Dog" is found in the title

Total Points This Post: 65
Total Tasks This Post: 3
Goodreads Authors This Post: 3
Grand Total Points: 745/1350
Total Books Read: 31
Tasks Completed: 35
Total Goodreads Authors: 29
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 5

[KarenF]

KAREN F

25.12 What Comes Next?

Option 1 - Series by the Numbers

Book 1: A Local Habitation by Seanan McGuire

Book #2 in the October Daye series

**Seanan McGuire is a Goodreads Author**

Book 2: Grave Memory by Kalayna Price

Book #3 in the Alex Craft series

**Kalayna Price is a Goodreads Author**

30.3 Kickin' Back with the Girls of RELAX

Option L: Murder Most Frothy by Cleo Coyle

Frothy coffee drink (with a bullet going through it) on the cover:

**Cleo Coyle is a Goodreads Author**

Option A: Undead and Uneasy by MaryJanice Davidson

I acquired this book from my public library.

**MaryJanice Davidson is a Goodreads Author**

Points this Post: 55
Total Challenge Points: 425
Goodreads Authors: 25
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)

[Bluemoon]

25.5 - IN THE GARDENS

OPTION B - WWII GENRE - Fireworks Over Toccoa by Jeffrey Stepakoff.


OPTION D - ROMANCE GENRE - And The Desert Blooms






Jeffrey Stepakoff is a Goodreads Author.








25.19 - SCHOOL'S OUT FOREVER


OPTION B - SHOW ME THE MONEY - GREEN COVER - by Terri Blackstock.


OPTION 4 - TEACHER'S PET - ANY BOOK - by Steve Berry.









Terri Blackstock and Steve Berry are Goodreads Authors.










30.8 - A SUMMER VISIT TO THE NATIONAL ZOO


OPTION 2 - CLOUD LEOPARDS - Zero Casualties which takes place in Laos at the end of the Vietnam War.


OPTION 5 - RED PANDAS - which takes place in the Tibetan mountains and has a mountain on the cover.








TOTAL POINTS - 830
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