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[Suzanne]

Suzanne

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

Option 1: Series by the Numbers: Read books from two different series that are one number apart.


Book 1: Enclave by Ann Aguirre - *** - 8/13/2013

Book 2: B is for Burglar by Sue Grafton - **** - 8/23/2013

Points: 25
Total: 570

[Jean]

20.3 The Blank Blank

A three-word title beginning with "the"

The Looking Glass by Richard Paul Evans

20 Points this post
160 total points

[Brian]

BRIAN

Sarah the Librarian's task: Reading Goals

Option 3 - a recommended book
The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell (Goodreads author!)
This was recommended to me by my friend, Gina. Depending on the person, I would also recommend it.

Option 5 - published during the summer challenge
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads author!)
This was published on June 18, 2013

Points this post: 25
Total points: 370
Books read: 29
Goodreads authors: 11
Big Book Tickets: 1-0-0

[Kate S]

5.8 80 Years Ago

A book with co-authors
4th of July by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

***James Patterson is a GR Author***

20.4 Initial Fun

Option 1: Author's initials AS Found in my Readerboard name KATE S

There but for the by Ali Smith

This was my first book by Ali Smith

20.6 They're Creepy and They're Kooky...

Option 3: Black and White Cover

by William Golding

20.8 Beginnings and Endings

Option 2: Endings, 'book' ends in k

The Children's Book by A.S. Byatt

***This was a Big Book at 883 pages***

25.18 Adventures @ Your Library

Option 2: Pulitzer Prize Winner

A Summons to Memphis by Peter Taylor

Option 3: Author's last name ROT to SIN

The Great American Novel by Philip Roth

Post Total: 90
Season Total: 1270

[Dee]

c'mon Kate!! you can do it - soo close!!

[Cathy]

CathyG

25.1 - Coralie's task: Winter in Melbourne
Read 2 books BY DIFFERENT AUTHORS from the following options. You MAY do the same option twice.

Option 1 – THE TEAMS
read a book with 18 letters in the title (NOT including subtitle or series name)

The Perfect Mistress by Victoria Alexander
Wicked, Sinful Nights by Julia Latham

25.3 - JennRenee's task: Summer Road Trip
Pick 2 different options and (1) read a book for each

2. Plan a date: read a book that was first published in June, July, or August of any year.
What the Duke Desires by Sabrina Jeffries
Published June 2013
Goodreads Author

5. Read a book with a cover that is predominately (at least 50 percent) red, orange, or brown.

Delirium Stories: Hana, Annabel, and Raven by Lauren Oliver
Goodreads Author



25.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Off to the Mediterranean Sea
Option B: Read two books with a total page count of at least 500 pages, set in a any of the countries on the Mediterranean Coastal Countries list

Greece -Scoundrel by Zoe Archer
400 pages
Goodreads Author

Italy – Juliet by Anne Fortier
447 pages
Goodreads Author

25.7 - Jessica PDX's task: Author or Title?
Choose 1 book for each of the following options:

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.
The Temporary Wife/A Promise of Spring by Mary Balogh

I had this approved to use with book in an omnibus- A Temporary Wife.

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.
Blade Song by J.C. Daniels
Goodreads Author


25.9 Chaitra's task: Summer Movies...The Low Profile Version
Help Thread
Rules: Choose two movies and read a book each.

5. The Spectacular Now: Read a book tagged both "Young Adult" and "Romance" on the main page.
Silver by Rhiannon Held
Goodreads Author

6. The Grandmaster:Read a book that is written by one of your favorite authors
Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost
Goodreads Author

25.10 -- Laurie ME's task: My Summer Vacation
For this task, think about your own vacation, past, present or future and read two books from two different options:

1. Read a book set in a location that is not close to where you live, a place you’d need to travel to get to. Required: State the setting of the book and where you live when you post.
Set in Moscow and San Francisco / I live in Michigan
Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh
Goodreads Author

5. Finally, there are times that I just like to stay at home and do nothing special. Read a book of your own choice, just to please yourself.
Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones


Points this post: 150

Total points: 290
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 19
Goodreads Authors: 14
Big Books: 500= 0,750=0, 1000=0

[Coralie]

Coralie

15.2 Good Luck Charms
Option 1 – book published before 1963
The Water Babies published 1863

Option 5 – 6th book in series
The Long Winter

30.3 Kickin’ Back with the Girls from R.E.L.A.X.
L – luscious Lemonade – beverage on cover


A – Acquire any book from the library – from Melbourne Library Service
River of Stars


Total points 1210

Don't worry Dee, I do intend to finish. I just don't like finishing early and having to resort to housework to keep myself occupied before the next challenge!

[Kristina Simon]

15.4 Get to the Finish Line
Option 2 - Tortoise: Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein ~ 528 pages
one book with at least 400 pages

20.3 - Best Review - Nick KY's task: The Blank Blank
The Time Between by Karen White
three word title in which the first word is "The"

20.4 - - Author! Author! - Ann A's task: Initial Fun
Option 1: Undercover Texas by Robin Perini
R and P are found in Kristi and Passion; Robin Perini is a new-to-me author

20.5 - Bigger is Better - CathyG's task: Motorcycles and Pontoon Boats
Option B: Black Order: A Sigma Force Novel by James Rollins
The word "black" appears in the book's title and in the lyric: "Try to keep it steady as you recline on your black inner tube"


Points this post: 75
Season Total: 395

[Dee]

Lol coralie! I just ignore mine ;) prefer to go running over cleaning...

[Lois]

15.1 - A Machiavellian Task

I read two from Option 4:

The Power Of Less: The Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essential by Leo Babauta

The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agatston


Points this post: 15
Total points: 880

[Stacie]

STACIE MI

Task 50.1 - Seven Mansions of the Black Tortoise

I decided to do Mansions 12, 13, and 14.

For 12, I read a book with a roof on the cover:


One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly (262 pages)

For 13, I read a book with "royal" in the title:

The Royal Treatment by MaryJanice Davidson (256 pages)

For 14, I read a book that I borrowed from my local library:

Love and Leftovers by Sarah Tregay (432 pages)

**All 3 authors (Sarah Tregay, MaryJanice Davidson, and Sheila Connolly are Goodreads authors!!**

Points this task: 50
Total points: 1000
Tasks completed: 54
Books read: 76
Pages read: 20221
Goodreads authors: 41
Big books: 500+ (4); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

[Stacie]

STACIE MI

Task 10.1 - The Black Tortoise and the Snake

I read a book with a dragon on the cover:


Dragon's Breath by E.D. Baker

**E.D. Baker is a Goodreads author!!**

Points this task: 10
Total points: 1010
Tasks completed: 55
Books read: 77
Pages read: 20525
Goodreads authors: 42
Big books: 500+ (4); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

[Wanda]

Oma1229

30.10 - Jayme VA's task: Book News Feed
Overall requirements: State which numbers your rolled and confirm that both authors are new-to-you when you post.

I rolled a 2 and a 6


Option 2: Women’s Prize for Fiction. Read any book from the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2013 Long List.

The Innocents by Francesca Segal

Francesca Segal is a new author for me.

Option 6: Choose a book from the 2012 US Or the 2012 UK book lists. Required: Specify which list you used when you post.

A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick

Robert Goolrick is a new author for me. I used the 2012 U.S. list

Claiming Francesca Segal as Goodreads Author

Total Points-965

Completed Tasks-48

Goodreads Authors-21

Big Books-1

[Susan]

10.3 Summer of 69

I read a book that was first published in April 2009. If I Stay by Gayle Forman.

Task Points: 10
Total Points: 245
GoodReads Authors: 10
Tasks Completed: 15

[Bekka]

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

Option 2: For this task, I read “ ” by Jacqueline Winspear, since she is one of my favorite authors.

Also, Jacqueline Winspear is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for that.

Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 20
Total Points Earned to Date: 675
Pages Read this Challenge: 319
Total Pages Read to Date: 16275
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 49
Goodreads Authors: 28
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()

[Jill Renee]

Readerboard Name: Jill Renee

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

Read a book for each that has one of the listed words in its title or subtitle.

2. "Sight" or "eye"

Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris

6. "Touch" or "skin"

Touch the Dark by Karen Chance

Points this Task: 30
Total Points: 180
Books Read this Task: 2
Total Books Read this Challenge: 14
GR Authors: 7

[Kristi]

Kristi CO

30.3 Kickin' Back with the Girls from R.E.L.A.X.
R: recommended by the Buy Borrow Bypass column on BookRiot
The Last Policeman by Ben H. Winters

Ben H. Winters is a goodreads author

A: library book
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith

Points this post: 30
Total points: 225
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 19
Goodreads Authors: 11
Big Books: 500=4, 750=0, 1000=0

[Kathy G.]

Some of you are almost there!!! Keep going!! We are rooting for you!

[Andy]

Andy P.
Task 25.9 Chaitra's task: Summer Movies...The Low Profile version
Option 3 The Way, Way Back
Book from List of best books to travel vicariously
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann BrasharesBook is # 54 on list as of 8/24/13
Option 4 Blue Jasmine
Book from Book with multiple perspectives list

And Then There Were None by Agatha ChristieBook is # 10 on list as of 8/24/13

Points this post: 25
Total points: 1275

[Cindie]

Repost of 1757 and 1807

(Sorry, Mods, that I am such a loser and messed it up twice!!)

50.1

Mansion 9 Murder Mystery: I read The Daughter of Time. THis has Murder Mystery on its page .

Mansion 10 The Ox I read Monarch: The Life and Reign of Elizabeth II Elizabeth II was a strong women.

Mansion 14: The Library. I read Where'd You Go, BernadetteMaria Semple is a ********Goodreads Author*********

Points: 255
Tasks completed:12
Books read: 19
GR books: 7
Big Books: 3
Pages read:6783

[Jolie]

JOLIE
25.3 - JennRenee's task: Summer Road Trip

Option 3. Name of City or State from list in title or subtitle
The Longest Road: Overland in Search of America, from Key West to the Arctic Ocean by Philip Caputo City of Key West is in the list.

Option 5: Book cover that is at least 50 percent red
by Alex Berenson

Philip Caputo AND Alex Berenson are BOTH GOODREADS AUTHORS

Points this post: 25
Total points: 300
Tasks completed: 18
Books read: 22
Goodreads authors this post: 2
Goodreads authors (total): 5
Big books: 0

[Karen Michele]

15.4 – Get to the Finish Line

Option 2 – Tortoise: Read one book with at least 400 pages: 516 pages:

Quintana of Charyn by Melina Marchetta

+15 Points

25.2 – JenBent’s task: Trivial Pursuit – Summer of ’94 Edition

Option 5: Science & Nature / outdoor scene on cover:

Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Option 6: Sports & Leisure / Body of Water on Cover / Ocean(really a pond)

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

+25 Points

25.15 — Stacie MI’s task: It’s Barbeque Time!

A. Steak: all dressed up on the cover:

The Lucky Ones by Anna Godbersen

D. Chicken: I just thought this was a classic that I wouldn’t really enjoy, because I shy away from romantic classics, so I was “chicken” to read it. I did end up enjoying it much more than I expected:

The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

+25 Points

Points this Post: 65
Grand Total: 780

[Jessica]

Jessica PDX

30.6 - Ty's Task - Reading Your 123's

Option 1 - My birth year ends in zero.

by Michael Connelly (Mickey Haller #4)

by Stella Rimington (Liz Carlyle #6)

Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 745

[Amy]

Amy FL

15.3 - Left and Right
Option 2: Dead Men Kill (already approved in message #19 of the Help thread - Dead for left and Kill for right)

20.1 - Most Improved Player - Stacy CT's task: All Things Peru!
Option 2: Shelter - 304 pages

20.2 - Rookie At the Top - Bamaace83's task: Family Vacations
Option 1: Best Friends, Occasional Enemies: The Lighter Side of Life as a Mother and Daughter (Family genre)

25.12 - Chris MD's task: What Comes Next?
Option 2: The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister and The Night Season by Chelsea Cain

30.2 - DLMRose's task: Behind the Name
Starting name: Andrew
Book 1: The Dark Tide by Andrew Gross
Book 2: Twisted by Andrea Kane

30.10 - Jayme VA's task: Book News Feed
Rolled 4: Blackberry Winter
Rolled 3: Where'd You Go, Bernadette

I had never heard of either of these authors when I reviewed the associated lists for this task.

Points this post: 140
Total points: 730

[Sarah]

SARAH THE LIBRARIAN

So sorry for the late posting and the length - summer is the craziest season if you're a children's public librarian!

5.2 – 20 years ago.
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: One Dead Spy by Nathan Hale
Nathan Hale is a GRA.

5.7 – 70 years ago.
Wednesdays in the Tower by Jessica Day George
Jessica Day George is a GRA.

15.3 - Left and Right
Option 2: The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P. T. Barnum by Candace Fleming
"Great" is a left-hand word; "only" is a right-hand word.

15.4 - Get to the Finish Line
Tortoise: The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black
There are 432 pages in this book.
I read an advance reader's edition.
Holly Black is a GRA.

15.7 - 11/11
Beneath a Meth Moon by Jacqueline Woodson
"OO" in "moon" and "woodson."
Jacqueline Woodson is a GRA.

15.10 - No More Homework!
The Boy On The Porch by Sharon Creech
I read an advance reader's edition.

20.2 - Rookie At the Top - Bamaace83's task: Family Vacations
2: The Fantastic Family Whipple by Matthew Ward
"Family" in title.
I read an advance reader's edition.

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - CASSELM's task: They’re Creepy and They’re Kooky…
2: Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan
"Romance" on the book's main page.
I read an advance reader's edition.
David Levithan is a GRA.

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Something New
3: The Vengekeep Prophecies by Brian Farrey
Brian Farrey is a new to me author.
Brian Farrey is a GRA.

25.2 - JenBent's task: Trivial Pursuit - Summer of '94 Edition
5: by Kathi Appelt
Kathi Appelt is a GRA.

6: by Jessica Brockmole
Jessica Brockmole is a GRA.

25.3 - JennRenee's task: Summer Road Trip
2: Asylum by Madeleine Roux
This book was published in August 2013.
Madeleine Roux is a GRA.

4: The Dark Between by Sonia Gensler
Author's initials SG.
I read an advance reader's edition.
Sonia Gensler is a GRA.

25.4 - Janet F's task: Bookin' Around the Bases
1: Starglass by Phoebe North
I think I watched some Texas Rangers' baseball while reading this!
Phoebe North is a GRA.

2: Hallucinations by Oliver Sacks
I listened to the audio. Here is the paperback for length: Hallucinations

25.5 - Bluemoon's task: In the Gardens
A: Winger by Andrew Smith
Author's initials found in teAhouSe.
Andrew Smith is a GRA.

D: by Geraldine Brooks
I listened to the audio. Here is the paperback for length: Caleb's Crossing

25.8 - Karen GHHS's task: Big Sky Country
1: The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth
Emily M. Danforth is a GRA.

3: The Movement of Stars by Amy Brill
Amy Brill is a GRA.

25.9 -- Chaitra's task: Summer Movies...The Low Profile Version
2: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke
"Horror" is listed on the book's main page.

5: The Night She Disappeared by April Henry
"Young Adult" and "Romance" are listed on the book's main page.
April Henry is a GRA.

25.10 -- Laurie ME's task: My Summer Vacation
4: Worse Things Happen at Sea!: A Tale of Pirates, Poison, and Monsters by Alan Snow
The majority of this book takes place on a boat.

5: The Cat by Edeet Ravel

25.11 -- Vi/Midu 's task: Explore Listopias
I started with The Diviners.

From "YA Novels of 2012," I picked #53 - Of Poseidon by Anna Banks
The Diviners was #57 on that list.
I listened to the audio. Here is the paperback for length: Of Poseidon
And here is the version that is on the list: Of Poseidon
Anna Banks is a GRA.

From "Anticipated Books of 2012," I picked #17 - Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver
The Diviners was #56 on that list.
I listened to the audio. Here is the paperback for length: Pandemonium
And here is the version that was on the list: Pandemonium
Lauren Oliver is a GRA.

25.12 -- Chris MD's task: What Comes Next?
6: Black Spring by Alison Croggon
I read an advance reader's edition.
Alison Croggon is a GRA.

Shadowed Summer by Saundra Mitchell

25.15 -- Stacie MI's task: It's Barbeque Time!
E: by Cynthia Kadohata

F: It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living by Dan Savage
I don't read a lot of non-fiction and even less essay collections, so this is definitely unconventional for me.
I listened to the audio. Here is the paperback for length: It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living
Dan Savage is a GRA.

25.17 -- Lindsey IL’s Task: Metal!
1: A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
"Epic Fantasy" is listed on the book's main page.
I listened to the audio. Here is the paperback for length: A Feast for Crows
With 1060 pages, this is a Big Book.

25.18 -- Bekka's task: Adventures @ Your Library!
2: The Round House by Louise Erdrich
This book won the National Book Award in 2012.

3: Heist Society by Ally Carter
"Mystery" is listed on the book's main page.

25.19 -- Oma1229's task: School is Out Forever!
1: Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey
"Historical fiction" is listed on the book's main page and it is set in Australia.
I listened to the audio. Here is the paperback for length: Jasper Jones

2: by L. Tam Holland
L. Tam Holland is a GRA.

25.20 -- Sarah the Librarian's task: Reading Goals
I rolled 3 & 6.
3: The Archived by Victoria Schwab
This book was recommended to me by my friend Amy. I'd recommend it, too!
Victoria Schwab is a GRA.

6: Al Capone Does My Homework by Gennifer Choldenko
This book is #3 in the "Al Capone at Alcatraz" series.
Gennifer Choldenko is a GRA.

30.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Name Dropping
I rolled 1 & 4.
1: Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Big Bad Ironclad! by Nathan Hale
Nathan Hale is a GRA.

4: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
I, like many people, would love to meet Mr. Gaiman.
Neil Gaiman is a GRA.

30.3 - Sheila/Kathy G's task: Kickin' Back with the Girls from R.E.L.A.X.
E: Dance of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin
Prospero is the evil main character - he captures and tortures people, including children.
Bethany Griffin is a GRA.

A: The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
I borrowed this book from the library.

30.4 - Cindy AL's task: All Things Wedding
B: by Wendelin Van Draanen

D: Thorn Abbey by Nancy Ohlin
This book was published in May 2013.
Nancy Ohlin is a GRA.

30.6 - Ty's task: Reading Your 123s
1: My birth year ends in 5.
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
Book #2 in the Grisha series.
Leigh Bardugo is a GRA.

Quintana of Charyn by Melina Marchetta
Book #3 in the Lumatere Chronicles.
Melina Marchetta is a GRA.
At 516 pages, this is a Big Book.

30.7 - Delicious Dee's task: Scattergories SRC Style
I generated an F.
I rolled 1 & 5.
1: Tender Is The Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Author is a male with the last name Fitzgerald.
I listened to the audio. Here is the paperback for length: Tender Is The Night

5: Froi of the Exiles by Melina Marchetta
Main character is Froi (and Finnikin is also quite significant).
Melina Marchetta is a GRA.
At 593 pages, this is a Big Book.

30.10 - Jayme VA's task: Book News Feed
I rolled 1 & 4.
1: NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
This book can be found in this post.
Joe Hill is a new to me author.
At 692 pages, this is a Big Book.

4: The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan
One of She Reads 2012 book club selections.
Charlotte Rogan is a new to me author.
Charlotte Rogan is a GRA.

Points this post: 660
Total points: 660
Tasks completed: 29
GRA: 30
Big Books 500+(3), 750+ (), 1000+(1)

[Ann A]

Task 5.4 - 40 years ago (round hoop or ring on cover)

Lily's Crossing
The circle is the ring in the center of her belt - also the Newbery Honor "circle" to the left of the girl. Approved in Task Help Thread.

Task 20.3 - The Blank Blank

The Last Coyote

***Michael Connelly is a Goodreads author

Points this post: 25

Total challenge points: 315
Total tasks completed: 21
Total number Big Books: 500(1) 750(0) 1000(0)
Total Goodreads authors: 3

[BJ Rose]

BJ Rose

2 new tasks

25.13 -- Deanna's task: Dirty Dancing
Option A – The Music: I used the word "YOU" from the song title "Do You Love Me?"
I read YOU BELONG TO ME by Mary Higgins Clark

Option B – The Cast: I used cast member Jennifer Grey and read a book by Jennifer Ashley - same first name
The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley

25.17 -- Lindsey IL’s Task: Metal!
5. Symphonic - read a book with a cover that you find visually appealing
by Janet Chapman - this cover really appeals to me!

6. Doom - I used the band 'My Dying Bride' and read
Secrets of a Runaway Bride by Valerie Bowman
The word 'Bride' is in the band name & the book title

Points this post = 50
Total Points = 835
Tasks Completed = 40
Total Pages Read = 21,585

[JC]

Task 20.7 - Something new

Option 3 (New-to-me author): Lady of Hay: Two Women, Eight Hundred Years, and the Destiny They Share***1 Big Book Ticket 571 pages*** by Barbara Erskine

Total Big Book Tickets = 9

Challenge total = 410

[Jackie]

JACKIE NC

20.4 - Author! Author! - Ann A's task: Initial Fun
Option 1:
A Killer Plot by Ellery Adams
Initials EA in JACKIE NC

25.7 - Jessica PDX's task: Author or Title?
Book A:
by Elizabeth Peters

Book B: by Dan Brown

25.10 -- Laurie ME's task: My Summer Vacation
Option 1:
If Books Could Kill by Kate Carlisle
Set in Scotland; I live in USA

Option 5:
The Dead Cat Bounce by Sarah Graves

25.13 -- Deanna's task: Dirty Dancing
Option B:
Stirring Up Strife by Jennifer Stanley
Cast member: Jennifer Grey

Option D:
With Friends Like These by Gillian Roberts
Set in Pennsylvania

25.19 -- Oma1229's task: School is Out Forever!
Option 3:
by Carol Higgins Clark

Option 4:
Oracles of Delphi Keep by Victoria Laurie


Kate Carlisle and Victoria Laurie are Goodreads authors.

Points this post: 120
Total Points: 425
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Book Tickets:

[Stacy]

Readerboard Name: StacyCT

5.2 - 20 Years Ago
Wanderlust: A Love Affair with Five Continents by Elisabeth Eaves
Task Points: 5


5.3 - 30 Years Ago
Solo Traveler: Tales and Tips for Great Trips by Lea Lane
Task Points: 5


5.6 - 60 Years Ago
100 Things to Do Before You Die: Travel Events You Just Can't Miss by Dave Freeman
Task Points: 5


10.2 - Live Long and Prosper
Aesop's Fables by Aesop
Task Points: 10


15.10 - No More Homework
The Best Travel Writing 2011: True Stories from Around the World by James O'Reilly
Task Points: 15


20.1 - All Things Peru
Option 3 - Lonely Planet Peru by Lonely Planet Publications (Going to Peru/Macchu Picchu was one of the items on my bucket list -- I took this book with me on my trip!)
Task Points: 20


20.5 - Motorcycles and Pontoon Boats
Option A - by John Elder Robison
Task Points: 20


20.6 - They're Creepy and They're Kooky
Option 1 - A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
Task Points: 20


20.7 - Something New
Option 2 - Vagina: A New Biography by Naomi Wolf
Task Points: 20


30.6 - Reading Your 123s
Option 1
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
(The last # of my birth year is 3. These are books 1 and 2 in the series "A Song of Ice and Fire")
Task Points: 30


Total Points: 150

[[deleted user]]

10.3 -- The Summer of '69
➜ Read a book that was first published in a year that ends in 6 or 9.

The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells --> First published in 1896

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - CASSELM's task: They’re Creepy and They’re Kooky…
➜ Option 3: Wednesday- Read almost anything—the only requirement is that the cover must be mostly black and white.

by Shirley Jackson

20.8 – It’s My Birthday! - Sue Q's task: Beginnings and Endings

➜ Option 2: Endings
Read a book with any word in the title/subtitle that ends with the letter “k”.

Hide and Seek by Jack Ketchum (K at the end of "Seek")

Points this task: 50
Total points: 575
Tasks completed: 28
Books read: 40
Goodreads authors: 11
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

[bamaace83]

20.4 - Author! Author! - Ann A's task: Initial Fun

Option 1: Bamaace83 B and C

New to Me author!

The Baby Gift: 9 Months Later Bethany Campbell



25.20 Sarah the Librarian's task: Reading Goals

I rolled the numbers 3 and 6.

3. My friend recommended I start reading the Private series. I loved the first book and will be reading the rest for sure.

Private by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro


6. Midnight Promises by Sherryl Woods



30.3 Sheila/Kathy G's task: Kickin' Back with the Girls from R.E.L.A.X

L. Beverage

Brenda Jackson

A. Library

Feels Like Home by Vicki Lewis Thompson

Vicki Lewis Thompson is a Goodreads Author.


Points this post: 75
Total Points: 1275
Total Tasks: 67
Books Read: 100
Goodreads Authors: 46
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(0)

[Bekka]

BEKKA - 5.6 – 60 years ago.

For this task, I read “ ” by Eric L Gansworth, since there is a subordinating conjunction in the title (“IF”).

Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 5
Total Points Earned to Date: 680
Pages Read this Challenge: 368
Total Pages Read to Date: 16643
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 50
Goodreads Authors: 28
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()

[Ann A]

Repost

Oh dear. Had been doing so well at staying off the Wall of Shame. Sigh...

Task 5.4 - 40 years ago (round hoop or ring on cover)


The circle is the ring in the center of her belt - also the Newbery Honor "circle" to the left of the girl. Approved in Task Help Thread.

Total challenge points: 315

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

BABBLING C


20.8 – It’s My Birthday! - Sue Q's task: Beginnings and Endings

Option 2: Endings - Read a book with any word in the title/subtitle that ends with the letter “k”.

Fade to Black by Leslie Parrish (345 pgs.) -- "Black" ends with the letter "k".

*** Leslie Parrish is a GRA ***




THIS POST
Points: 20
Completed Tasks: 1
Good Read Authors: 1
Big Books: 0

Total This Season
Points: 280
Completed Tasks: 13
Good Read Authors: 14
Big Books: 0

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Pages read this season: 6,168
Books read this season: 19

[Karen Michele]

20.3 – Best Review – Nick KY’s task: The Blank Blank

The Children's Book by A.S. Byatt

+20 Points

Grand Total: 800

[Bouchra]

Bouchra

5.8 – 80 years ago

I read Time Crystal 1 - The Convergence by Ethan Somerville and Max Kenny.

This ebook was approved by Dlmrose in post #2546.


10.9 -- Add It Up

I read Intervention by Robin Cook. I'm 19, 1 + 9 = 10, and 1 + 0 = 1.


15.3 - Left and Right

Option 1: A: I read Psion Beta by Jacob Gowans. Beta is the left-hand word.

Jacob Gowans is a Goodreads Author.

B: I read A Reason to Kill by Michael Kerr. Kill is the right-hand word.

This ebook was verified by Dlmrose in post #2546.


20.2 - Rookie At the Top - Bamaace83's task: Family Vacations

Option 2: I chose the word reunion, and read Reunion At Walnut Cherryville by Lauren Salem.

Lauren Salem is a Goodreads Author.


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

I read The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie.


25.2 - JenBent's task: Trivial Pursuit - Summer of '94 Edition

Option 2: I chose the word lion, and read The Girl Who Tweaked Two Lions' Tails by Pierre Van Rooyen.

Pierre Van Rooyenis a Goodreads Author.

Option 4: I read Agent of Influence by Russell Hamilton. The genre Mystery is listed on its Goodreads page.

Russell Hamilton is a Goodreads Author.


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

Option A: I read Sanctus by Simon Toyne. The page-count for the book is 608 pages.

Sanctus is a Big Book, at 608 pages.


Points This Post: 120
Total Points: 1030
Tasks Completed: 54
Goodreads Authors: 34
Big Books: 2

[Laurie]

Laurie ME:

5.8: 80 Years Ago - collaboration between Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer

Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie. Jennifer Crusie is a GRA.

5.10: 100 Years Ago: nominee for Best Lighting Design of a Play - Jennifer Tipton Jennifer Crusie

Manhunting by Jennifer Crusie. Jennifer Crusie is a GRA.

15.10: Book of Choice:

Cloaked in Malice by Annette Blair. Annette Blair is a GRA.

30.3: Sheila/KathyG's Task: Kicking Back with the Girls from R.E.L.A.X:

R: recommended by my sister: Hotshot by Julie Garwood

X: the BEACH!: The Forever Summer by Suzanne Macpherson. Suzanne MacPherson is a GRA.


30.7: DeliciousDee's Task: Scattergories SRC Style: Random Letter: G; Rolled: 3 (word in title - Grave) and 4 (female author - Julie Garwood)

3. Skirting the Grave by Annette Blair. Annette Blair is a GRA.

4. Shadow Dance by Julie Garwood

Points this Post: 85.
Total Points: 695.

5 GRA this post.

[Lindy-Lane]

Lindy-Lane


15.2- Good Luck Charms!

Choose 2 different options & read 2 books:

Option #4: Something Blue on the book cover:

The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Real by Neta Jackson

Option #5: 6th book in a series:

6 Rainier Drive by Debbie Macomber

*this is a GRA

Points this post: 15
Total points: 280
Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(0)

Tasks Completed: 15

[Stacie]

STACIE MI

Task 15.8 - The Battle of Gettysburg

I read:

The Journal Of James Edmond Pease, A Civil War Union Soldier by Jim Murphy

Points this task: 15
Total points: 1025
Tasks completed: 56
Books read: 78
Pages read: 20701
Goodreads authors: 42
Big books: 500+ (4); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

[Stacie]

STACIE MI

Task 20.8 - Beginnings and Endings

I did option 1 and read a book with "light" in the title:

First Light by Rebecca Stead

Points this task: 20
Total points: 1045
Tasks completed: 57
Books read: 79
Pages read: 21029
Goodreads authors: 42
Big books: 500+ (4); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

[mstan]

25.2 - JenBent's task: Trivial Pursuit - Summer of '94 Edition

Option 4 - Strangers on a Train

Option 5 - (outdoors featured on cover)

25.4 - Janet F's task: Bookin' Around the Bases

Option 1 - Peril at End House

Option 3 - Blood and Chocolate (mentioned here, post 52)

25.8 - Karen GHHS's task: Big Sky Country

Option 3 - Emily of New Moon (MOON)

Option 4B - The Snows of Kilimanjaro (SNOW)

30.6 - Ty's task: Reading Your 123s

Option 1 - I was born in a year ending in 0, so I read A Certain Slant of Light (#1) and Lord Edgware Dies (#9). 1+9=10.

Total books read: 65
Points in this post: 105
Big book tickets: 2
Total points accumulated: 795/1350

[Bec]

20.1 - Most Improved Player - Stacy CT's task: All Things Peru!
Option 2 - Read a book that has a 3 AND a 0 in the total number of pages.

I read War by Sebastian Junger, which has 304 pages.

**Sebastian Junger is a Goodreads Author**

Points this post: 20
Total points: 460
Tasks completed: 23
Books read: 28
Pages read: 11,102
Goodreads authors: 11
Big books: 500+ (4); 750+ (0); 1000+ (1)

[Elizabeth]

Elizabeth B

Task 15.8 - The Battle of Gettysburg
My Name is Mary Sutter (genre: Civil War)

Task 25.6 -Off to The Mediterranean Sea
Option A: Corelli's Mandolin, set in Greece
I read the greek edition Το μαντολίνο του λοχαγού Κορέλι (614 pg)

Points this post: 40
Total points: 1255+40=1295
Total tasks:67+2=69

[Kate]

Really close, Elizabeth! You can you do it!!!

[Coralie]

Coralie

10.9 Add It Up
My age adds up to 3.
End of Term

50.1 Seven Mansions of the Black Tortoise
Mansion 9: The Ox - #20 on list
A Great Deliverance 326 pages

Mansion 11: Emptiness – set in 74AD
One Virgin Too Many 326 pages

Mansion 13: Encampment – ‘queen’ in title
Queen of the Flowers 275 pages


Total points 1270

[Shannon SA]

Shannon South Africa

5.8 Book with more than one author

The Broken Rules of Ten by Gay Hendriks and Tinker Lindsay

Gay Hendriks is a GR author

Task points = 5
Challenge points = 75

[Rudy]

Rudy

15.10 No More Homework- The Memory Keeper's DaughterbyKim Edwards

20.10 Group Read- The Orphan Master's Sonby Adam Johnsonpost thread 12

25.4 Janet F's Task: Bookin' Around the Bases
Option 1- Rules- Instructions for a HeatwavebyMaggie O'Farrell- the Baltimore Orioles were playing
Option 2-n Sportsmanship- Feverby Maya Banks

25.5 Bluemoon's task: In the Gardens
Option B- The Kommandant's GirlbyPam Jenoffgenre-WWII
Option D- Entwined with YoubySylvia Daygenre-romance

25.8 Karen GHHS's task:Big Sky Country
Option 4 B- Cover of Snowby Jenny Milchman
Option 6- Fly AwaybyKristin HannahThe story takes place in Washington state

25.10 Laurie ME's task: MY Summer Vacation
Option 1- The Light in the RuinsbyChris BohjalianThe setting is Italy and I live in Maryland
Option 3-All the Summer GirlsbyMeg DonohueThe come together at a NJ beach house

25.18 Bekka's Task:Adventure @Your Library
Option 3Drowning RuthChristina Schwarzlast name Schwarz
Option 5This Boy's LifeTobias WolffGR:3.87 and Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 75%

25.19 Oma1229's task:School is Out Forever!
Option B- byJen Lancaster
Option 4 Teacher Pet- A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True StoryLinda Sue Park

30.1 Ms. Anderson's task: Name Dropping
Rolled one: Merry Christmas, Alex CrossJames Patterson(Alex Cross #19)
Rolled 6: Foreign FruitJojo MoyesMoyes is British by birth

30.3Shelia/Kathy G's Kickin Back with the Girls from R.E.L.A.X.
Option R The Golem and the JinnibyHelene Weckerrecommended by the New York Times book review
Option A Orphan TrainbyChristina Baker Klinebook from library

Points this post 245
Total points 405
Task 20
Books Read 32

[Ty]

c'mon folks. keep on truckin' (readin')! One week left!

[mstan]

25.20 - Sarah the Librarian's task: Reading Goals

I rolled 2 and 5.

2 - Rats Saw God - I added this to my TBR in mid-2010

5 - Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock - published Aug 2013

30.4 - Cindy AL's task: All Things Wedding

Option B - (approved in task help thread msg #30)

Option D - A Corner of White - published Sep 2012

Total books read: 69
Points in this post: 55
Big book tickets: 2
Total points accumulated: 850/1350