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message 701: by Fandury (new)

Fandury | 957 comments FANDURY

20.4. Author! Author! - Karen F's task: Tribute to Two Mystery Greats

Option 2: For this option, read a book from one of your favorite series. Since it should be a favorite series, the first book or two won't count, only book #3 in a series or above.

An Amateur Corpse by Simon Brett

This is book number 4 in the Charles Paris mystery series.


Points this post: 20
Total Points: 230
Books Read: 13
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 702: by Kirsty (new)

Kirsty | 85 comments Task 20.7. Shorter is Sweeter - Mstan's Task: "What I Would Read If I Had More Time"
Option A: I chose to complete this 20-point task that I didn’t undertake from the summer src:

Task 20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Something New

A Dog's Journey by W. Bruce Cameron
Option 1: Book was published 01/01/13

*W Bruce Cameron is a Goodreads Author*


Points this post: 20
Total points: 20
Tasks this post: 1
Total Tasks Completed: 2
Total Books Read: 2
Total Pages Read: 834
Total GoodReads Authors: 1
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (), 1000+ ()


message 703: by Andy (last edited Sep 30, 2013 02:16PM) (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task #
30.1. Ms. Anderson's Task: I'm Sorry, Dee!

I rolled a 1 and a 3 so
Option 1 Read a book by an author you've discovered since January 2013
Into the Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes The first book I read by this author was in June 2013 (Dark Tide), which was her second book. This is her first.

Option 3 Read a book by an author whose first or last name has three letters
Run by Ann Patchett
Patchett has a three letter first name

Points this post: 30
Total points: 315Dark Tide


message 704: by Kirsty (new)

Kirsty | 85 comments ***Repost with links attached***
Task 20.7. Shorter is Sweeter - Mstan's Task: "What I Would Read If I Had More Time"
Option A: I chose to complete this 20-point task that I didn’t undertake from the summer src:

Task 20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Something New

A Dog's Journey by W. Bruce Cameron
Option 1: Book was published 01/01/13

*W Bruce Cameron is a Goodreads Author*


Points this post: 20
Total points: 20
Tasks this post: 1
Total Tasks Completed: 2
Total Books Read: 2
Total Pages Read: 834
Total GoodReads Authors: 1
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (), 1000+ ()


message 705: by Erin (new)

Erin (eecamp) | -1 comments Erin C.

5.1 A New Season

Deadwood: The Best Writings on the Most Notorious Town in the West by: T.D. Griffith

This book has only 5 ratings...don't think it wil get over the 1,000 rating mark any time soon!

5.4 Dungeons and Dragons

Blood Rites by: Jim Butcher

This book is in the fantasy genre.

Jim Butcher is a GoodReads Author.

Points this post: 10
GoodReads Authors: 1
Total Points: 15


message 706: by Peebee (new)

Peebee | 481 comments Peebee

REPOST: responding to questions thread, message 114.

ORIGINAL POST: message 645, page 13.


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).

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1... (if above link to Option F doesn't work).

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 (new author to me)
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: 50 (as resubmitted)
Total points: 250/1010
Goodreads Authors: 1/7
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 707: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 10.1 - Early to Bed, Early to Rise

I read a book shelved as Self-Help:

Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall: How I Learned to Love My Body by Not Looking at It for a Year by Kjerstin Gruys

**Kjerstin Gruys is a Goodreads author!!**

Points this task: 10
Total points: 145
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 10
Pages read: 2828
Goodreads authors: 6
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 708: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 10.2 - Far, Far Away

I read a book set in on a spaceship somewhere in outer space:

Outside In by Maria V. Snyder

I live in the US, so outer space is definitely far, far away!

**Maria V. Snyder is a Goodreads author!!**

Points this task: 10
Total points: 155
Tasks completed: 11
Books read: 11
Pages read: 3156
Goodreads authors: 7
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 709: by Maria (last edited Sep 30, 2013 10:58AM) (new)

Maria | 19 comments MARIA L

Task #20.4 - Author! Author! -
Karen F's task: Tribute to Two Mystery Greats

W is for Wasted by Sue Grafton

Option 2: Kinsey Millhone Series #23

This post: 20 points
Total to Date = 20 points.

thanks! i'm not claiming any tickets this season, because i'm still learning the ropes! :-)


message 710: by Mabeelle (new)

Mabeelle | 166 comments 20.4. Author! Author! - Karen F's task: Tribute to Two Mystery Greats

Option 2 - The Series / Pretty Little Liars #4

Révélations by Sara Shepard

Sara Shepard is a Goodreads Author

This post: 20 points
Total to Date = 120 points
//Big Book Tickets: 1
//GR Authors: 5


message 711: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

10.2 - Far Far Away

I live in the US, and this book is set in Japan.

Dance Dance Dance by Haruki Murakami by Haruki Murakami

Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 210


message 712: by Katie (new)

Katie Katie M


15.1 -- Bookends

#1
Too Stupid to Live by Anne Tenino

#7
Parting Shot by Mary Calmes

This Post: 15 points
Total to Date: 150 points


message 713: by Ana (new)

Ana | 410 comments Ana
30.3 Sheila/Kathy G's Task: Take it or "Leave" It
Option 1 Dark Triumph (His Fair Assassin, #2) by R.L. LaFevers by R.L. LaFevers. R.L. .
***She is a GoodReads author.
Option 5 Death Masks (The Dresden Files, #5) by Jim Butcher by Jim Butcher.
***He is a GoodReads author.

Points this Post 30
Total Points 145

Tasks Completed 7
Books Read 9
Total Pages 3292
GoodReads Author 6
Big Book Tickets 1



message 714: by [deleted user] (new)

30.2. Dlmrose's Task: What a Team!

Book 1 - Dark Matter

letters t, e, a, and m but no i in title

Book 2 - After the Funeral

"fun" in title

Points in post: 30
Total Points in Challenge: 165
Books Read: 12
Tasks Completed: 11
GR Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 500+(0); 750+(0); 1000+(0)


message 715: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments Sheila


25.1. Nick KY’s Tasks: The Reviews Are In!

Option 1. - The Stonecutter (Patrik Hedström, #3) by Camilla Läckberg The Stonecutter by Camilla Läckberg

AND

Option 6. - Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1) by Jim Butcher Storm Front by Jim Butcher


Total Points = 540



message 716: by Cindie (new)

Cindie | 1836 comments 10.2 Far, Far Away

I read At the Bottom of Everything. Most of this book took place in India. I live in the U.S.

Points: 75
Books read: 7
Tasks completed: 7
GR authors: 1
Pages read: 2341


message 717: by Jaime (new)

Jaime | 7 comments 15.7 Spookfest

Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews

Points this post: 15
Total points: 105


message 718: by Isha (new)

Isha | 224 comments Task #25.7 – Bamaace83’s task: Football Kick-off Fun!


Option 2
Love Drunk Cowboy by Carolyn Brown
Read any book with an NFL team name in the title: Dallas Cowboys - Cowboy in the title

Option 3
Match Me If You Can by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (GR Author)
List: Touchdown: Romance and American Football book 13


Points this Post: 25

Totals:
Total Points: 260/1,010
Total Goodreads Authors: 19
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(1), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 21
Total Books Read: 25


message 719: by Marty (last edited Sep 30, 2013 08:11PM) (new)

Marty (martymill) | 219 comments 10.8 - Fall Back
Nefertiti: The Book of the Dead by Nick Drake - takes place in Ancient Egypt - 9/29/13

30.5 Ty's Task: Lessons in Defenestration
Option A: The Glass Ocean by Lori Baker by Lori Baker (352 pages) - 9/26/13
Option B: Abdication by Juliet Nicolson (344 pages) - 9/6/13

Points This Post: 40
Total Points: 40
Good Read Authors:
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()





message 720: by Susan A (new)

Susan A | 1667 comments Susan A

5.3 - 20 years ago - Frasier
literary award -- Goodreads M/M Romance Group Winners
His Hero Anthology by Devon Rhodes, Em Woods, Simone Anderson, Kit Sands, Sara York, Sue Holston
All authors are GOODREADS AUTHORS (1 ticket claimed)
award approved in post 21 http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...


25.7 – Bamaace83’s task: Football Kick-off Fun!

Option 1: SEC mascot - Tiger
Tigers and Devils by Sean Kennedy
Tiger is title; 376 paperback pages
Sean Kennedy is a goodreads author

option 2: NFL team name in title
Cowboys Down by Barbara Elsborg
Cowboys NFL yeam; 304 paperback pages
Barbara Elsborg is a goodreads author

Points this post: 5 + 25 = 30
Total points: 260
Books read: 20
Goodreads authors: 18
Big Book Tickets: 0
Tasks Completed: 16


message 721: by Laurie (new)

Laurie | 910 comments Laurie ME

10.2: Far, Far Away: I live in USA; book set in Italy

Pompeii: A Tale of Murder in Ancient Rome by Robert Colton. Robert Colton is a GRA.

15.2: Day and Night

Day: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody #1) by Elizabeth Peters

Night: Roses in Moonlight by Lynn Kurland
Roses in Moonlight (MacLeod, #13) by Lynn Kurland

15.10: Free for Fall:

Consigned to Death by Jane K. Cleland

20.8: It's My Birthday: Cindy F's Task: We Love Scrabble!

3.Totally Evil by Gale Borger

25.1: Nick KY's Task: The Reviews Are In!

1. Hockey in Fiction - Adult Books: #13.
Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson

6. book by Stephen King:
Joyland by Stephen King

Points This Post: 85.
Total Points: 160.
1 GRA this post.


message 722: by Sandra (new)

Sandra (sandra72) | 714 comments 30.4. Donna Jo's Task: Elementary Art

A. The Primary Colors: Blue
P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
This book is #92 on the 'Cry, Tear Jerker Romance' list
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/90...

B. The Secondary Colors: Green
State of Wonder State of Wonder by Ann Patchett by Ann Patchett

Points this post: 30
Total points to date: 210


message 723: by Aleksandra (new)

Aleksandra (aleksandrakonwa) | 752 comments 25.3 Happy Birthday American Authors

A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess - option 5, number 1 on the list

The Road by Cormac McCarthy - option 2, 2007 winner, fiction

Task points 25
Total points 135


message 724: by Anne (Booklady) (new)

Anne  (Booklady) Molinarolo (wwwgoodreadscomAnneMolinarolo) | 754 comments 20.9. Moderator's Pet: Bucket's Task: Expanding the Classic Canon

5th C BCE

Chinese

Mozi (Mo Tzu)
Sun-tzu (Sunzi)

I chose Sun Tzu
Link to great books

The Art of War by Sun Tzu


Points in This Task: 20
Goodreads Authors in This Post: 0
Big Book Tickets in This Post: 0
Pages Read in This Post: 256







Totals:
Total Points: 320
Total Goodreads Authors: 7
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(1), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 17/58
Total Books Read: 21
Total Pages Read in Fall 2013 SRC: 7642



message 725: by Isha (new)

Isha | 224 comments Task #30.4. Donna Jo's Task: Elementary Art


A. The Primary Colors - 2. Yellow
Stranger in My Arms by Lisa Kleypas (GR Author)
Read a book by an author with a "y" in his/her name.

B. The Secondary Colors - 2. Green
Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas (GR Author)
Read a book with a green cover

Someone to Watch Over Me (Bow Street Runners, #1) by Lisa Kleypas


Points this Post: 30

Totals:
Total Points: 290/1,010
Total Goodreads Authors: 21
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(1), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 22
Total Books Read: 27


message 726: by Stefu (last edited Oct 01, 2013 05:19AM) (new)

Stefu Smith | 75 comments STEFU

15.7 -- Spookfest!
The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman
Horror is listed as a genre.
*Neil Gaiman is a GR author.

20.5. Bigger is Better - Lindsey IL's Task: The Pumpkin State
Option 3

Divergent by Veronica Roth
This book is over 400 pages and I consider it a comfort read because it is fairly easy-going.
*Veronica Roth is a GR author.

20.7. Shorter is Sweeter - Mstan's Task: "What I Would Read If I Had More Time"
Option B - Summer Task 20.1, Option 2

The Distance Between Us by Kasie West
There is a "3" and a "0" in the total number of pages (320).
Originally I posted Option 3 for Summer Task 20.1. Here is a link to the original post: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
*Kasie West is a GR author.

20.8. It's My Birthday - Cindy F's Task: We Love Scrabble!
Option 1

The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes
The word "Shining" has 7 letters.
*Lauren Beukes is a GR author.

25.2. Andy P.'s task: Love That Alphabet
Option B

The Worthing Saga by Orson Scott Card
The book is over 400 pages and,
The title has the consecutive letters G-H-I and,
The author has the consecutive letters R-S-T.

Points this post: 100
Total points: 100
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 5
Goodreads authors: 4
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 727: by Jenna (new)

Jenna Smith | 21 comments JENNA S

15.3 -- Half and Half
The Distance Between Us by Kasie West
The author's first name begins with "K" (between A-M) and,
The author's last name begins with "W" (between N-Z)
*Kasie West is a GR author.

15.5 -- All Fall Down
Twilight by Meg Cabot
All the words in the title begin with one of the letters found in AUTUMN ("T").
*Meg Cabot is a GR author.

20.4. Author! Author! - Karen F's task: Tribute to Two Mystery Greats
Option 2

Reunion by Meg Cabot
This is book #3 in The Mediator series (one of my favorites).
*Meg Cabot is a GR author.

20.7. Shorter is Sweeter - Mstan's Task: "What I Would Read If I Had More Time"
Option A -- Summer Task 20.5 Option B

Darkest Hour by Meg Cabot
The word "hour" is found in the lyrics to Pontoon.
*Meg Cabot is a GR author.

20.8. It's My Birthday - Cindy F's Task: We Love Scrabble!
Option 1

Haunted by Meg Cabot
The word "Haunted" has 7 letters.
*Meg Cabot is a GR author.

Points this post: 90
Total points: 90
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 5
Goodreads authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 728: by Jayme Pendergraft (new)

Jayme Pendergraft | 762 comments Jayme VA

15.3 -- Half and Half

I chose to read one book and read

The Maid's Version by Daniel Woodrell

Points this post: 15
Total points: 140
GR Authors: Melanie Benjamin, Neil Gaiman, Kevin Kwan
Big Books: 500+(1),750+(1),1000+(0)


message 729: by Bluemoon (last edited Oct 01, 2013 06:55AM) (new)

Bluemoon (bluemoon286) | 1797 comments 15.7 - SPOOKFEST! - Key Of Knowledge






30.6 - ANCESTRY


OPTION 1 - Baby, Drive South by Stephanie Bond. My given fist name is Stephanie.

OPTION 2 - The Sleepwalkers which takes place in Germany where most of my ancestors come from.







30.7 - I BLAME MS. ANDERSON.... AND ELLEN HOPKINS

I rolled 1 & 4


OPTION 1 - Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson which was rated 4* by Ms. Anderson.

http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/...



OPTION 4 - The Dry Grass of August by Anna Jean Mayhew which was rated 5* by my friend Sandy who I have never met.


http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/...





Anna Jean Mayhew is a new author for me.






Anna Jean Mayhew and Laurie Halse Anderson are both Goodreads Authors.




TOTAL POINTS - 395
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 13
BIG BOOKS - 2








message 730: by Fran (new)

Fran | 730 comments 30.7 Delicious Dee's task: I blame Ms Anderson….and Ellen Hopkins

I rolled a 5,6

5- I read Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell*GR Author* This book has YA listed on home page.

6- I read The Hunchback of Neiman Marcus: A Novel About Marriage, Motherhood, and Mayhem by Sonya Sones. Sonya Sones was listed on Literature Map when I put Ellen Hopkins in. this author is new to me.


Points this post- 30
Total Points- 115
GR Authors- 6


message 731: by Wanda (new)

Wanda (wanda71) | 1770 comments Oma1229


30.6. Beth NC's Task: Ancestry


Option 2 –Read a book set in the country from which one of your ancestors came.

My ancestors originated from England.

Shadows and Strongholds by Elizabeth Chadwick

Claiming Elizabeth Chadwick as Goodreads Author

Claiming Shadows and Strongholds as Big Book Ticket-568 pages

Option 4 –Read a book from Fiction Based on Author’s Ancestors

This book is #6 on the list.

The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent

Claiming Kathleen Kent as Goodreads Author

Totals:
Total Points:180/1010
Total Goodreads Authors:7
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(1), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed:12
Total Pages Read in Fall 2013-4203



message 732: by Wendy UK (new)

 Wendy  UK (wendyuk) | 724 comments 15.6 — Far East


This book is set entirely in Malaya:


The Gift of Rain by Tan Twan Eng


Total points 80





message 733: by Skandia (last edited Oct 01, 2013 09:09AM) (new)

Skandia (sfgirl) | 371 comments 15.4 -- Inside Out

option B: The Chocolate Thief (Amour et Chocolat #1) by Laura Florand

(Chocolate/Chocolat)

Laura Florand is a Goodreads Author

Points this post: 15
Total points: 155
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 10
Goodreads Author: 9
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0); 750 (0); 1000(0)


message 734: by Barbara ★ (last edited Oct 01, 2013 09:15AM) (new)

Barbara ★ | 1573 comments Readerboard Name: Barbara★

5.1 - 2013 - A New Season --
Damn Him to Hell - Jamie Quaid♥ (less than 1000 ratings - 68 to be exact) 9/28

5.10 - 60 years ago - Make Room For Daddy --
The Sisters Brothers - Patrick deWitt (brother in title) 9/28

Points Earned This Post: 10
Points Achieved to Date: 150
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (2)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)





message 735: by Fairlee (new)

Fairlee Corkran | 54 comments 15.7-Paranormal-The Ghost and Mrs. McClure-points-15 total points=50


message 736: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F

Task 20.8 We Love Scrabble!

Option 3: Double letters in title

I read The Mapping of Love and DeathbyJacqueline Winspear who is a GOODREADS AUTHOR!

Points this post:20
Total points:70
Books read:5
Tasks completed:5
Goodreads Authors:1
Bib Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 737: by Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Dlmrose | 18433 comments Mod
Dlmrose

15.4 -- Inside Out

option B, one book, with/without: With or Without You by Domenica Ruta

15.9 -- Off to College

From 2009 Best Books About Science:
Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain by Maryanne Wolf

30.4. Donna Jo's Task: Elementary Art

Book A, 2 yellow- Y name, 480 pgs:
Seasons in Basilicata: A Year in a Southern Italian Hill Village by David Yeadon

Book B, 3 purple - king, 320 pgs :
The Kings of Cool by Don Winslow

total = 250


message 738: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

25.5 - Coralie's Task - One or More

The Unfinished Clue by Georgette Heyer by Georgette Heyer

The Twelve Clues of Christmas (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #6) by Rhys Bowen by Rhys Bowen

Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 235


message 739: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 5.7 - 45 years ago - 60 Minutes

Read a book with a unit of time in the title

The Dying Hours by Mark Billingham
Hours is the unit of time.

Points this post: 5
Total points: 320


message 740: by Nick (new)

Nick (doily) | 3394 comments Nick KY

10.2 Far, Far Away. I read Redshirts by John Scalzi, most of which is set in Outer Space.

30.4 Donna Jo’s Elementary Art

Book 1 – Primary color of Blue – I read The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein, #115 on the I Cried When I Read This listopia: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/11... (Oct 1, 2013). 321 pp

Book 2 – Secondary color of Green – I read Other Kingdoms by Richard Matheson Other Kingdoms by Richard Matheson, with a green cover. 316 pp

Points This Post: 40
Total Points So Far: 275
Big Books: 500+ (2)


message 741: by Isha (new)

Isha | 224 comments Task #10.6. What’s Your Sign?

Once and Always by Judith McNaught
Read a book by an author who shares your animal sign - Sheep, author's date of birth is January 01, 1944


Points this Post: 10

Totals:
Total Points: 300/1,010
Total Goodreads Authors: 21
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(1), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 23
Total Books Read: 28


message 742: by Lys (last edited Oct 01, 2013 03:52PM) (new)

Lys (lysrowan) | 271 comments 10.8. Fall Back

I read Deathless which is set in Stalinist Russia up until World War Two. I was born many decades later, in the mid 80's.

Catherynne M. Valente is a Goodreads author.

5.5 - 35 years ago - WKRP in Cincinnati

I read The Dream Thieves (The Raven Cycle, #2) by Maggie Stiefvater which has ravens on the cover.

Maggie Stiefvater is a goodreads author.

5.1 - 2013 - A New Season

I read The Torturer's Daughter which currently has 99 ratings.

Zoe Cannon is a goodreads author.

Points this post: 20
Total points: 50
Books read: 6
Tasks Completed: 6
Goodreads authors: 6
Big Book Tickets: 500+(0); 750+(0); 1000+(0)


message 743: by Brian (new)

Brian | 153 comments BRIAN

20.2. Rookie at the Top: Bouchra's Task: School-time!
Option 2 - set in country where Arabic or Persian is official language
And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini
This book is set in Afghanistan

Points this post: 20
Total points: 85
Books read: 4
Goodreads authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 1-0-1 (4)


message 744: by Jojobean (new)

Jojobean | 69 comments SpantalianJoanne

15.3 -- Half and Half

Read a book written by an author whose first name is in the first half (A-M) of the alphabet
Sirena by Donna Jo Napoli

A book written by an author whose last name is in the second half (N-Z) of the alphabet
The Waking Dark by Robin Wasserman

_____________________________________________________

15.5 -- All Fall Down
Read a book in which ALL of the words in the title begin with the letters found in AUTUMN and FALL.

Treacherous Love: The Diary of an Anonymous Teenager by Beatrice Sparks

____________________________________________________

20.7. Shorter is Sweeter - Mstan's Task: "What I Would Read If I Had More Time"
Option A - If you have not finished the 20-point tasks, try one you didn't get the chance to do from Spring or Summer.
I chose spring 2013:
Task 20.9 - Moderator's Pet- Peebee’s Task: A New Spring Wardrobe
Option D~ Select a book that came to you used, either from a used bookstore, loaned from a friend, or from the library. Any book that you did not purchase new is fine for this task.
Library Book:
What Happened to Cass McBride? by Gail Giles

______________________________________________________

5.1 - 2013 - A New Season
Read a book that has less than 1,000 ratings (0-999) on the main book page.
The True Colors of Caitlynne Jackson by Carol Lynch Williams

Points this Post: 55
Total Points: 55
Tasks Completed: 4
Books read: 5
Pages Read: 952


message 745: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2632 comments Task 25.2. Andy P.'s task: Love That Alphabet

Option B. The French Gardener by Santa Montefiore

432 pages

E-F-G in ThE French Gardener
M-N-O in MoNtefiOre

Points this post: 25
Total points: 245


message 746: by Jayme(theghostreader) (last edited Oct 01, 2013 06:36PM) (new)

Jayme(theghostreader) (jaymetheghostreader) | 3041 comments 15.10 Free For Fall
House of Stone: A Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East by Anthony Shadid

Task Complete: 2
Books Completed: 2
Big Books 500+ (1)
Goodreads Authors: 0
Task Total: 15
Grand Total: 25





message 747: by Mickslibrarian (new)

Mickslibrarian | 285 comments 10.8. Fall Back

Al Capone Shines My Shoes by Gennifer Choldenko

I was born in the 80s, book takes place in the 30s

Gennifer Choldenko is a Goodreads Author

Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 125
Books Read: 11
Tasks Completed: 8
Goodreads Author: 7
Big Books:500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 748: by Mickslibrarian (new)

Mickslibrarian | 285 comments 30.3 Sheila/Kathy G's Task: Take it or "Leave" It

Option 1 - How They Met, and Other Stories by David Levithan

Option 5 - The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie

David Levithan is a Goodreads Author

Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 155
Books Read: 13
Tasks Completed: 9
Goodreads Author: 8
Big Books:500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


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Mickslibrarian | 285 comments 20.8 – It’s My Birthday! - Cindy F's Task: We Love Scrabble!

Option 1 - The Enchantress Returns by Chris Colfer

This book is a BIG BOOK (517 p.)

Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 175
Books Read: 14
Tasks Completed: 10
Goodreads Author: 8
Big Books:500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


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Bec (foreverfnm) | 132 comments 15.7 -- Spookfest!

Let's gear up for Halloween by reading a book that has "Horror," "Paranormal," or "Supernatural" listed as a genre on its main page.

I read by Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris. It has both paranormal and supernatural listed as genres.



20.9. Moderator's Pet: Bucket's Task: Expanding the Classic Canon

Read an eastern classic title or author from this list: Great Books - Non-Western Literature.

I read The Yellow Wind by David Grossman. David Grossman appears on the list under 20th Century Middle Eastern writers.



25.8. Chaitra's Task: A Quarter of Baking Cakes

Option 1: Read a book with a flower on the cover

I read Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris , Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris. It has a large flower (a rose?) between the two people on the cover. It is also longer than 300p, at 311p.

Option 2: read a book with the genre "Fantasy" on the main page

I read Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris. It is also longer than 300p, at 336p.


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Total points: 295
Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 18
Goodreads authors: 3
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


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