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Fall Challenge 2013: Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE POSTS)
Kimber30.6 Ancestry
Option 1: given name at birth - Kimberly
Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight
Option 4: #4 on list (fiction based on author's ancestors)
Until the Robin Walks on Snowby Bernice L Rocque
Kimberly McCreight is a GRA
Bernice L Rocque is a GRA
This task: 30
#tasks complete: 4
Total points: 65
GRA: 4
Task 15.3 Read a book written by an author whose first name is in the first half (A-M) of the alphabet AND
A book written by an author whose last name is in the second half (N-Z) of the alphabet
OR
One book that fits both criteria.
I read The Devil's Star by Jo Nesbo.
90 points previous posts
15 this post
a whoppin' 105 now
STACIE MITask 10.4 - Back by Request - Labor Day
I read:
Once Upon a Curse by E.D. Baker
"Baker" is a profession.
**E.D. Baker is a Goodreads author!!**
Points this task: 10
Total points: 135
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 9
Pages read: 2508
Goodreads authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
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5.6 - 40 years ago - Last of the Summer Wine
Set in Scotland: North Sea Requiem by A.D. Scott
10.3. The Waiting is Over
Enon by Paul Harding
This book is listed in the second half 2013 list
20.9. Moderator's Pet: Bucket's Task: Expanding the Classic Canon
Nip The Buds, Shoot The Kids by Kenzaburō Ōe
20th century Japanese list
total = 190
10.2 Far, Far Away Book set in a country other than where I live
The Templar Salvation by Raymond Khoury.
This is set in Italy and Greece, I live in the U.S.
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 30/1010
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 4
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
10.3 The Waiting Is OverRead a book from the The Millions's lists Most Anticipated Books of 2013 or Most Anticipated Books for the Second Half of 2013.
My Education by Susan Choi
My Education is on the list of Most Anticipated Books for the Second Half of 2013.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 100/1010
Tasks completed: 10/58
Books read: 10/79
5.1 - 2013 - A New Season (book with <1000 ratings)It Takes a Village
(912 ratings as of 9/26/13)
5.6 - 40 years ago - Last of the Summer Wine (set in U.K.)
The Lost Art of Gratitude
(set in Edinburgh, Scotland)
*** Alexander McCall Smith is a Goodreads author
10.7 - But I Really Wanted to Read That One!
Quo Vadis
(candidate for "Books Set in Roman Times")
polls
*** 1 Big Book Ticket claimed - 589 pages
Points this post: 20
Tasks completed this post: 3
Total challenge points: 45
Total tasks completed: 6
Total number Big Books: 500(1) 750(0) 1000(1)
Total Goodreads authors: 1
Sheila20.3. Best Review - Stefu's task: Most Read Authors
I rolled a 2 and a 5 - Amanda A. was my 2nd friend and James Patterson was listed fifth on her list of most read authors
Alex Cross's Trial by James Patterson25.4. Elizabeth B's task: Celebration!
Option A:
Unseen by Karin Slaughter (Will Trent, #7) AND
Option B:
Judge & Jury by James Patterson - (pub in 2006)Total Points = 485
Andy P.10.8. Fall Back.
Read a novel with the genre historical fiction or history on its main page.
My Mother's Secret: A Novel Based on a True Holocaust Story by J.L. Witterick
This novel has both historical fiction and history on its main page. The time period is WWII which is before I was born, though not by much.
Points this task: 10
Total points: 235
20.10. Group Reads
Where'd You Go, Bernadette
Comment no 35 in discussion thread
Maria Semple is a Goodreads author
Points this post: 20
Total Points in Challenge: 120
Books Read: 9
Tasks Completed: 9
GR Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 500+(0); 750+(0); 1000+(0)
Where'd You Go, Bernadette
Comment no 35 in discussion thread
Maria Semple is a Goodreads author
Points this post: 20
Total Points in Challenge: 120
Books Read: 9
Tasks Completed: 9
GR Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 500+(0); 750+(0); 1000+(0)
5.8The Predicteds is listed as science fiction on its main book page.
Christine Seifert is a Goodreads author.
10.8 Deathless is listed as historical fiction on its main book page.
Catherynne M. Valente is a goodreads author.
Points this post: 15
Total points in challenge: 40
Books read: 4
Tasks completed: 4
Goodreads authors: 4
Big Book Tickets: 500+(0); 750+(0); 1000+(0)
Annie NHTask #15.5 -- All Fall Down
The New Terrarium: Creating Beautiful Displays for Plants and Nature by Tovah Martin
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 55
Total Tasks Completed: 3
Total Books Read: 3
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)
Readerboard Name: Barbara★15.1 - Bookends --
Book 1: Written in Red - Anne Bishop (#1 series starter) 9/16
Book 2: Out of Breath - Rebecca Donovan♥ (#3 series conclusion) 9/14
***Claiming Goodreads Author***
15.6 - Far East -- Red Phoenix - Kylie Chan♥ (set in Hong Kong) 9/26
***Claiming Goodreads Author***
***Claiming Big Book Ticket- 563 pages***
20.5 -- Bigger is Better - Lindsey IL's Task: The Pumpkin State
Option 3: Bitter Blood - Rachel Caine♥ (404 pages) 9/22
***Claiming Goodreads Author***
20.8 -- It's My Birthday - Cindy F's Task: We Love Scrabble!
Scarlet Nights - Jude Deveraux (scarlet is a 7 letter word) 9/21
25.2 -- Andy P.'s task: Love That Alphabet
OPTION B: Hunting Eve - Iris Johansen 9/14
(T-U-V in title; H-I-J in author; 400 pages)
30.7 -- Delicious Dee's task: I blame Ms Anderson….and Ellen Hopkins
ROLLED 3,5
Option 3: The Perfect Hope - Nora Roberts (N & R in aNdeRson) 9/21
Option 5: Z for Zachariah - Robert O'Brien (young adult) 9/9
Points Earned This Post: 125
Points Achieved to Date: 170
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (2)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Boston Kate10.3 The Waiting is Over
MaddAddam
this book was listed on the "Most Anticipated Books for the Second Half of 2013" list.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 20
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
Chris MD5.5 WKRP in Cincinnati
by Alex Van Tol, who is a GR author There are birds flying on the cover.
15.1 Book Ends
Book that is first in a series
The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket
#1 in the Series of Unfortunate Events series.
Book that is last or latest in a series
Sometimes a Rogue by Mary Jo Putney
Just released #5 in the Lost Lords series.
15.8 Same Time Last Year
The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney
#16 on the Most Popular list for November 2012.
20.4 Tribute to Two Mystery Greats
Option 2: #3 or above in a favorite series
Pardonable Lies by Jacqueline Winspear, who is a GoodReads author.
This is #3 in the Maisie Dobbs series, which I really like! I listened to the audio version. The paperback has 384 pages.
20.10 Group Read
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple, who is a GoodReads author.
My review in message #34. I listened to the audio version. The paperback version has 352 pages.
25.2 Love That Alphabet
One book option
The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian, who is a GoodReads author.
R-S-T in title; H-I-J in author's name
Points for this post: 5 + 15 + 15 +20 + 20 + 25 = 100
Total points: 100
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 7
Goodreads authors: 3
Big books: 500=0, 750=0, 1,000=0
Theresa~OctoberLace20.10. Group Reads
Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran 9/26/13
Read one of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season:
I chose to read Cleopatra's Daughter and have posted my finish in the Group Reads discussion thread.
Claiming Good Reads Author Ticket, since Michelle Moran is a Goodreads Author.
This post: 10 points
Total to Date = 190 points.
Big Book Tickets to date: 2
Goodreads Author Tickets to date: 3
30.6Option 2
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Set in England, my great, great grandmother was from England
Option 3
Stolen Innocence: My Story of Growing Up in a Polygamous Sect, Becoming a Teenage Bride, and Breaking Free of Warren Jeffs
Set in Salt Lake and southern Utah. I live in Salt Lake
This task 30 points
Total points 125
5.8 The Outer LimitsSomething Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
Science Fiction genre on the book's main page
5.9 The Rifleman
by Nicholas EvansHorse on Cover
10.2 Far, Far Away
The History of the Siege of Lisbon by José Saramago
This book is set in Portugal, I live in the U.S.A.
10.5 Found in Translation
Thérèse Raquin by Émile Zola
Originally written in French, read in English
10.10 In Honor of Veterans, Military and Otherwise
A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie
Miss Marple is approved in the HT post 9
20.2 School-Time!
Option 3-Scientist Character (primatologist approved in HT)
Congo by Michael Crichton
20.4 Tribute to Two Mystery Greats
Option 3: #87 on list
Jaws by Peter Benchley
20.10 Group Read
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt
comment in discussion thread post #10
Post Total: 100
Season Total: 280
Susan A5.9 - 55 years ago - The Rifleman
by L.C. ChaseHorse and cowboy hat on the cover
LC Chase is a goodreads author
10.9. Put on Your Hat – It’s Getting Cold Outside!
by E.M. Lynleyheadwear approved http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
EM Lynley is a goodreads author
15.5 -- All Fall Down
Turning Tricks by Anne Tenino
First letter of all words can be found in Autumn Fall letters may be used twice.
ebook approved for length http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4...
Anne Tenino is a goodreads author
20.4. Author! Author! - Karen F's task: Tribute to Two Mystery Greats
Spook Squad by Jordan Castillo Price
Option 2 - favorite series, #3 or higher. Spook Squad is #7 in the PsyCop Series.
Jordan Castillo Price is a goodreads author.
20.5. Bigger is Better - Lindsey IL's Task: The Pumpkin State
Option 3. In preparation for winter, read any long (400+ page) book that you would consider to be a cozy/comfort read.
Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell
I love this books and read it over and over again.
Ellen O'Connell is a goodreads author
20.6. Seasoned Reader - Jen UT's Task: Only in New York!
Option 1. Set in NY
Fifteen Shades of Gay by T. Baggins
Set in NYC, 258 pages. T Baggins is a new to me author.
T Baggins is a goodreads author
20.7. Shorter is Sweeter - Mstan's Task: "What I Would Read If I Had More Time"
Option A. 20.3 - Best Review - Nick KY's task: The Blank Blank from Summer 2013 http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
The Wedding Planner by G.A. Hauser
Title in format The Blank Blank
20.8. It's My Birthday - Cindy F's Task: We Love Scrabble!
option 1: 7 letter word in title
Six Degrees of Lust by Taylor V. Donovan
Degrees is 7 letters. 392 pages
Taylor V Donovan is a goodreads author
Points this post: 5 + 10 + 15 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 130
Total points: 145
Books read: 11
Goodreads authors: 10
Big Book Tickets: 0
10.1 Early to Bed Early to Rise Good Boss, Bad Boss: How to Be the Best... and Learn from the Worst by Robert I. Sutton
Total points: 25
Post #1025.9. Stacie MI's Task:Stacie MI’s Task - The Cornetto Trilogy
2) Dead Sky Morning by Karina Halle Horror on main page
4)This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers Science Fiction on main page
Karina Halle and Courtney Summers are both Goodreads authors
Points this post: 25
Total points: 120
GR authors: 6
Books read: 13
Tasks completed: 10
30.6 Ancestry Trochę większy poniedziałek by Katarzyna Grochola - option 2 , my family is from Poland
Be Careful What You Wish For by Alexandra Potter, option 1, my name is Aleksandra
Task points 30
Total points 110
Peebee15.5 -- All Fall Down
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Americanah starts with A, which appears in both Autumn and fAll.
20.2 School-time!
Option 3: STEM
Courting Greta by Ramsey Hootman
The main character teaches computer programming to high school students, a technology field, in this fictional work.
Ramsey Hootman is a Goodreads Author.
20.5 The Pumpkin State
Option 2
The Tao of Martha: My Year of LIVING; Or, Why I'm Never Getting All That Glitter Off of the Dog by Jen Lancaster (335 pages)
This is a nonfiction memoir about the author's efforts to follow and adapt Martha Stewart's philosophies and techniques for home/holiday decorating, entertaining, and cooking. And Jen lives in The Pumpkin State!
20.6 - Only in New York!
Option A: skyline
by Robert Boswell (new author to me)The cover features a city skyline.
20.7 "What I Would Read If I Had More Time"
The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum by Temple Grandin
I am using this for Task 20.9 (my task) in the Spring 2013 challenge, for option D (a used book, obtained from the library.) In Spring 2013, I completed Option F (show some skin).
20.8 We Love Scrabble!
Option 1: 7-letter-word
The Spinster Sisters by Stacey Ballis (304 pages)
"Sisters" has seven letters.
25.2 - Love That Alphabet
Option B: One-Book Option
Waiting to Be Heard: A Memoir by Amanda Knox (480 pages)
WaItinG To Be Heard (GHI); AMaNda KnOx (MNO)
25.5: One or More.
"Girl" is the noun used.
Singular
Big Girl Panties by Stephanie Evanovich
Stephanie Evanovich is a Goodreads Author.
Plural
Why Girls Are Weird by Pamela Ribon
Pamela Ribon is a Goodreads Author.
25.8 - A Quarter of Baking Cakes
Option 4: Strawberry Cheesecake for mum:
The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes (384 pages)
This book is shelved as "chick lit" on its main page.
Option 6: Tiny Pumpkin Cupcakes for my little one!
The Execution of Noa P. Singleton by Elizabeth L. Silver (320 pages)
This is the author's first and only book to date (approved in help thread.)
Elizabeth L. Silver is a Goodreads Author.
30.1 - I'm Sorry, Dee!
I rolled a 3 and 5.
Option 3: three letters
Love is a Canoe by Ben Schrank
"Ben" has three letters.
Ben Schrank is a Goodreads Author.
Option 5: 5+ word titles
Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong Finger by Beth Harbison
This book has nine words in the title.
Beth Harbison is a Goodreads Author.
30.7 - I blame Ms Anderson...and Ellen Hopkins
I rolled a 3 and 4.
Option 3: initials appear in MS ANDERSON
Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish by David Rakoff
The author's initials D.R. appear in Ms AnDerson.
Option 4: Goodreads Friend Recommendations
Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld
My Goodreads friend Jennifer, who I have never met, gave this book 5 stars.
Curtis Sittenfeld is a Goodreads Author.
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Points this post: 250
Total points: 250/1010
Goodreads Authors: 7/7
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Delicious Dee30.1. Ms. Anderson's Task: I'm Sorry, Dee!
rolled 1, 4
Option 1 - Believe It or Not- Tawna Fenske (GR Author) - discovered her earlier this year with a freebie from the publisher to review
Option 4 - Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? - 1100 ppl have it shelved as humor
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 230
Goodreads Authors: 7
15.3 -- Half and HalfOne book option:
The Other Family by Joanna Trollope
First name starts with J (A-M) and last name starts with T (N-Z).
Points this post: 15
Total points to date: 180
MB5.4 - 30 yrs ago - fantasy - Shadow and Bone pages 358
Total Points: 55
Total Tasks Completed: 7
Total Books Read: 7
Total Pages: 2675
Andy P.Task # 20.7. Shorter is Sweeter - Mstan's Task: "What I Would Read If I Had More Time"
I chose Option B as I did all the 20 point tasks from both Spring and Summer
From the summer challenge 20.5, http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1... I chose option A motorcycle on cover
The cover was approved in message 29 of the help thread.The proof for having done the other option for the task for the summer challenge is here http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
Keeping my fingers crossed that I have all the relevant info in this post
Points this task: 20
Total points: 255
Suzanne20.5. Bigger is Better - Lindsey IL's Task: The Pumpkin State
Option 3:
In preparation for winter, read any long (400+ page) book that you would consider to be a cozy/comfort read. OPTIONAL: Read your book at night in front of a fire or some candles with the window or door cracked, weather permitting, to let some of that wonderful fall air in. Make yourself a lovely fall-themed beverage.
Angels Fall by Nora Roberts - *** - 9/26/2013 - Paperback copy was 400+ pages
Total Points Earned: 140/1010
Total Pages Read: 5,894 Pages
Total Books Read: 16/80
Good Read Authors: 8
Big Book Tickets: 500(1), 750(), 1000()
Andy P.Task #10.3. The Waiting is Over
Read a book from the Most Anticipated Books of 2013
http://www.themillions.com/2013/01/mo..., I read fom May
And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini
Points this post: 10
Total points: 265
FANDURY20.10. Group Reads
Southern Literature
Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil by John Berendt
I posted in the Group Reads discussion thread in message 11.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 210
Books Read: 12
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(0)
Angela IL20.5 Bigger is Better - Lindsey IL's Task: The Pumpkin State
I choose Option 3 (read a book with 400+ pages)
Smoke by Ellen Hopkins
This book is 543 pages, so I am also claiming A BIG BOOK TICKET
Task Total: 20
Total Points: 125
UPDATE to message 655ALSO CLAIMING GOODREADS AUTHOR FOR ABOVE POST
Total GR to date 5
My first post of the season! Hooray!20.6 Jen UT's Task: Only in New York!
I chose option B and read a book that has a book on the cover. I read The Last Summer of Reason
by Tahar Djaout.Tahar Djaout is a new-to-me author.
20.8 Cindy F's Task: We Love Scrabble!
I chose option 2 and read A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan. This book is #7 in the Wheel of Time series: http://www.goodreads.com/series/41526...
**A Crown of Swords is a BIG BOOK worth 2 BB tickets at 896 pages.**
Task 25.2 Andy P's Task: Love That Alphabet
I chose the 1-book option and read The End of Mr. Y by Scarlett Thomas The title contains DEF (The End of Mr. Y) and the author name contains RST (Scarlett Thomas). This book meets the page requirement at 402 pages.
Points this post: 65
Total points: 65
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 3
Goodreads Authors: -
Big Book Tickets: (1) - (2) A Crown of Swords (3) -
Jennifer J5.1 - 2013 - A New Season
Black Mamba by Jac Simensen
5.4 - 30 years ago - Dungeons & Dragons
Harbinger by Sara Wilson Etienne
20.10. Group Reads (Post 37)
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
Points this task:30
Total Points:30
Delicious Dee10.6. What’s Your Sign?
I was born in the year of the Dog - (1/25/1982-2/12/1983). Sarah Dessen (GR Author) was born June 6, 1970 (Blog on her Birthday) which makes her also born during the year of the dog (02/06/1970-01/26/1971), so I read Keeping the Moon by her
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 240
Goodreads Authors: 7
Coralie5.6 Last of the Summer Wine
Book set in the United Kingdom
Brave New World
10.4 Labor Day
Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler
Total points 135
DEANA15.4 -- Inside Out
One Book Option - Word "inside" another word: "Dream" is found inside "Dreams"
Dream New Dreams: Reimagining My Life After Loss
15.7 -- Spookfest!
Horror genre on main page
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman **GOODREADS AUTHOR**
15.8 -- Same Time Last Year
This book is #2 on the September 2012 list
The Time Keeper **GOODREADS AUTHOR**
20.1. Most Improved Player - Andrea's Task: A Cozy Read
OPTION 2: Author's initials appear in COZY (C,O)
Dirty Little Secrets by C.J. Omololu **GOODREADS AUTHOR**
(approved)
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This Post:
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 0
Points: 65
Totals:
Tasks Completed: 7
Books Read: 8
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: 0
Total Points: 130
Jessica PDX20.9 - Bucket's Task - Expanding the Classic Canon
Murakami can be found under 20th Century Japanese.
by Haruki MurakamiPoints This Post: 20
Total Points: 180
Task 25.2. Andy P.'s task: Love That AlphabetB. One book option.
Read one book that fulfills both the title and author requirements and is at least 400 pages long
Example: The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy - R-S-T in title, N-O-P in author's name, and the book has at least 400 pages.
I read W is for Wasted W is For wastED. (DEF) by Sue Grafton S ue gRafton (RST) THis book had 486 pages.
Points: 65
Books read: 6
tasks completed: 6
Gr authors: 1
pages read: 2102
Shawn H.20.1. Most Improved Player - Andrea's Task: A Cozy Read
Option 1
Read a book with the genre "Cozy Mystery" on the main page.
by Alexander McCall Smith**Alexander McCall Smith is a GR Author**
***Approved in message 21 of the help thread***
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 55
GR Authors: 2
Big Ticket Books: 1
Susan A25.4. Elizabeth B's task: Celebration!
Option A: Read 7th book in Series
Undertow by Andrea Speed
The book is #7 in the Infected Series
Andrea Speed is a Goodreads Author
Option C: kiss on the cover
by A.L. TurnerCouple is kissing on the cover.
Approved for length (line 540) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/c...
AL Turner is a goodreads author
30.3 Sheila/Kathy G's Task: Take it or "Leave" It
Option 1: Author initials found in Liquidamber Leaf
Fortune Hunter by Ava March
A and M can be found in LiquidAMber Leaf
approved for length (line 430) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/c...
Ava March is a goodreads author
Option 5 Read a mystery
Holiday Outing by Astrid Amara
Mystery is listed as genre on book's main page.
Approved for length in post 2810 http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4...
Astrid Amara is a goodreads author
Points this post: 25 + 30 = 55
Total points: 200
Books read: 15
Goodreads authors: 14
Big Book Tickets: 0
Tasks Completed: 13
Task #5.8 - 50 years ago - The Outer LimitsDeadly Promises by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Cindy Gerard, Laura Griffin (GR Author), Dianna Love Anthology
Points this Post: 5
Totals:
Total Points: 220/1,010
Total Goodreads Authors: 17
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(1), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 19
Total Books Read: 21
Task #15.2 -- Day and NightDay
His Marriage to Remember by Kathie DeNosky (GR Author) Daytime scene on the cover
Night
Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb Nighttime scene on the cover
Points this Post: 15
Totals:
Total Points: 235/1,010
Total Goodreads Authors: 18
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(1), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 20
Total Books Read: 23
BEKKA - 15.6 -- Far EastFor this task, I read “
” by Yangsze Choo, since it’s set in colonial Malaya (known today as Malaysia), a country in the Far East. This book was approved in post 16 of the help thread.Also, Yangsze Choo is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for that.
Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 15
Total Points Earned to Date: 60
Pages Read this Challenge: 354
Total Pages Read to Date: 1397
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 5
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
5.9 - 55 years ago - The RiflemanRead a book with the genre “western” on the main book page.
I read Trophy Hunt by C.J. Box.
Task 25.2. Andy P.'s task: Love That Alphabet
One book option
I read Immediate Action by Andy McNab. M-N-O in title and A-B-C in surname.
**Immediate Action is a Big Book with 512p**
Points this post: 30
Total points: 235
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 14
Goodreads authors: 3
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
25.6. Sandy's Task: General Education2. History: Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland's History-Making Race Around the World by Matthew Goodman
3. Politics: My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor
Points this post: 25
Total points: 220
Nick KY25.6 Sandy's General Education
#2. History/Autobiography. I read Life Itself by Roger Ebert, "autobiography" as a GR genre. 436 pp
#4. Philosophy. I read The American Transcendentalists: Essential Writings edited by Lawrence Buell, "philosophy" as a GR genre. 608 pp
CLAIM ONE BIG BOOK for The American Transendentalists at 608 pp.
Points This Post: 25
Total Points So Far: 235
Big Books: 500+ (2)
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20.6: Only in New York Author is new to me.
Option A - Relic
Task Points: 20
25.9: Cornetto Trilogy
Option 1 - On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves
Option 5 - Rock Chick Redemption
Task Points: 25
Total Points: 105