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message 1351: by Kim (new)

Kim (goodreadscomkimber) | 708 comments Kimber

20.4 Tribute to Two Mystery Greats

Option 2: The Rising by Kelley Armstrong

This Task: 20
# tasks complete: 22
GRA: 20
Total: 375


message 1352: by Denise (new)

Denise | 471 comments 15.4 - Inside Out

I chose Option B: Read ONE book in which a word of at least 3 letters can be found intact within another word in the title, subtitle, or series name.

matching words: the/other

The Unrest-Cure and Other Stories by Saki

Task total=15
Grand total=180


message 1353: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # Task 25.3. Kate S's Task: Happy Birthday American Authors

Option 1 Stephen King-Best Horror Novels
The Mist by Stephen KingThis book is #19 on the list.

Option 2 William Faulkner-Pulitzer Prize winner
Gilead by Marilynne RobinsonThis book won the Pulitzer Prize in 2005.

Points this post: 25
Total Points: 650


message 1354: by [deleted user] (new)

15.2 -- Day and Night

Remarkable Creatures  by Tracy Chevalier

Tracy Chevalier is a Goodreads Author

Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie

Points this post: 15
Total Points in Challenge: 250
Books Read: 21
Tasks Completed: 19
GR Authors: 7
Big Book Tickets: 500+(0); 750+(0); 1000+(0)


message 1355: by Alexis (new)

Alexis (kheleyr) | 120 comments Alexis

5.1 - 2013 - A New Season

A Distant Soil, Vol. 1: The Gathering by Colleen Doran


10.2 Far, Far Away.

V for Vendetta by Alan Moore

V for Vendetta is set in England. I live in the U.S.


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

Tales of Moonlight and Rain: Japanese Gothic Tales by Akinari Ueda

18th Century Japan

This post: 35 points
Total to Date = 275 points
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Big Books: 1000+(1)
Tasks completed: 17


message 1356: by Alexis (new)

Alexis (kheleyr) | 120 comments Alexis

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

Option 2 - Hellblazer: Original Sins by Jamie Delano

Option 6 - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

***Gillian Flynn is a Goodreads Author***

This post: 25 points
Total to Date = 300 points
Total Goodreads Authors: 3
Total Big Books: 1000+(1)
Tasks completed: 18


message 1357: by Alexis (new)

Alexis (kheleyr) | 120 comments Alexis

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

Option A - The Night Circus Unabridged Audible Audio Edition by Erin Morgenstern

I did not complete Task 20.7 of the Summer 2013 Challenge. I chose Option 3 (Author new to me - Erin Morgenstern is an author new to me.) The book had to be 250+ pages.

This post: 20 points
Total to Date = 320 points
Total Goodreads Authors: 3
Total Big Books: 1000+(1)
Tasks completed: 19


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Hana C.

Task 25.2

B- One Book Option

The King of Torts: A Novel by John Grisham

480 pages

R-S-T in title, M-N-O in author's name

**John Grisham is a Goodreads Author

points this post: 25

Total Points Earned: 435
Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Book Tickets: 1
Tasks Completed: 28


message 1359: by Ty (new)

Ty  | 563 comments Task 25.2. Andy P.'s task: Love That Alphabet

Option B: Arclight - Josin L. McQuein, GR Author
G-H-I in title; M-N-O in author; 400 pages


25.5. Coralie's Task: One or More.

Book 1: Scandal and Sin - Lynn LaFleur, GR Author

Book 2: The Sins of Lady Dacey - Marion Chesney
sin/sins


25.6. Sandy's Task: General Education

Option 1 (science): Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal - Mary Roach, Mary Roach

Option 2 (memoir): How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming - Mike Brown


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

Option 1 (rebel): Irish Rebel - Nora Roberts

Option 3: Catching Jordan - Miranda Kenneally, GR Author
#16 on Touchdown list


25.10. Oma1229's Task: Autumn in the South

Option 1 (star): Hidden Star - Nora Roberts

Option 3 (orchestra): The Sky Is Everywhere - Jandy Nelson, GR Author


Points this post: 125
Total points: 870
GR Authors: 48
Big books: 500+ (3)


message 1360: by SandyC (last edited Oct 26, 2013 05:43PM) (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 406 comments Sandy MN

Task 25.2. Andy P.'s task: Love That Alphabet

Option B
When Christ and His Saints Slept by Sharon Kay Penman
R-S-T in title, N-O-P in author's name

Book is 784 pages Big Book
Goodreads Author

Total: 385
Total GR Authors: 12
Big Books:(4)500; (1)750


message 1361: by SandyC (last edited Oct 26, 2013 04:26PM) (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 406 comments Sandy MN

I would like to move my book originally posted for 10.5 to 10.9

10.5 Found in Translation
The Prince of Mist by Carlos Ruiz Zafón (original language:Spanish)

10.9 Put on Your Hat – It’s Getting Cold Outside!
Eugénie Grandet by Honoré de Balzac

Total: 395


message 1362: by Lindy-Lane (last edited Oct 26, 2013 05:14PM) (new)

Lindy-Lane (moonbacklit) | 567 comments Lindy-Lane


task 30.7 I Blame Ms. Anderson!
*2 books, per dice roll

*rolled a 4: read a book rated 4 0r 5 stars by gr friend

Moonlight Cove (Chesapeake Shores, #6) by Sherryl Woods Moonlight Cove by Sherryl Woods pages 384

gr friend=lindy smith:

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

*rolled a 5: read a ya genre:

If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan

*this is my new to me author

Points this post: 30
Total points: 140
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(2) 750+(1) 1000+(0)

task #9


message 1363: by Shawn (new)

Shawn | 297 comments Shawn H.

30.1. Ms. Anderson's Task: I'm Sorry, Dee!

**I rolled a 1 and 4.**

Option 1: New Author since 2013

Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick by Matthew Quick

First read Quick's Silver Linings Playbook in February of this year.

Option 4: Read a book with the genre "Humor" on the main page.

Choke by Chuck Palahniuk by Chuck Palahniuk

***Matthew Quick is a GR Author***

Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 150
GR Authors: 3
Big Ticket Books: 1


message 1364: by Lorna (new)

Lorna | 526 comments 10.1 Early to Bed, Early to Rise

Life 101 by Peter McWilliams
1 Big Book Ticket claimed for 535 pages.

20.1 Andrea's Task: A Cozy Read
Option 1 - Cozy Mystery

Murder Makes Waves by Anne
George


25.9 Stacie MI's Task: The Cornetto Trilogy

Option 4- The Water Castle by Megan Frazer Blakemore (Sci-fi)

Option 5- Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman by Neil Gaiman*GRA*
There is a carton of milk on the cover

Points this post: 55
Total points: 225
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 15
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Book tickets: 1


message 1365: by Kathy G. (new)

Kathy G. | 1931 comments Kathy G.

25.2- Andy P's Task: Love That Alphabet


Option A- 3 consecutive letters in title R-S-T
On the Street Where You Live by Mary Higgins Clark

Option B- Author's name has 3 consecutive letters S-T-U
V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton

Link to paperback to verify page numbers-
V is for Vengeance

Total Points- 65
Total Tasks- 4
Goodreads Authors- 1
Big Books- 0


message 1366: by Brian (new)

Brian | 153 comments BRIAN

5.10 - 60 years ago - Make Room For Daddy
Title contains a word for a male relative
The Brotherhood Conspiracy by Terry Brennan

Points this post: 5
Total points: 185
Books read: 12
Goodreads authors: 6
Big Book Tickets: 4-0-1 (7)


message 1367: by Skandia (new)

Skandia (sfgirl) | 371 comments 25.5. Coralie's Task: One or More.

Girls Love Travis Walker by Anne Pfeffer

Death and the Girl Next Door by Darynda Jones

Combination Girls/girl

Anne Pfeffer and Darynda Jones both are Goodreads Authors

Points this post: 25
Total points: 300
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 19
Goodreads Author: 15
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0); 750 (0); 1000(0)


message 1368: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2632 comments 10.3. The Waiting is Over

Tenth of December by George Saunders

This book is from the Most Anticipated Books of 2013 list.

Points this post: 10
Total points: 460


message 1369: by Laurie (new)

Laurie | 910 comments Laurie ME

5.6: 40 Years Ago: Last of the Summer Wine: set in England
The Last Queen of England by Steve Robinson. Steve Robinson is a GRA.

5.7: 45 Years Ago: 60 MInutes: Day

Zero Day by David Baldacci

5.8: 50 Years Ago: The Outer Limits: genre: Science Fiction
This Strange and Familiar Place by Rachel Carter. Rachel Carter is a GRA.

20.9: Moderator's Pet: Bucket's Task: Expanding The Classic Canon: time period 5th century BCE; in China.

The Art of War by Sun Tzu

25.2: Andy P's Task: Love That Alphabet:

book 1: title: Murder iN pOrt aux basques (mnopqrstu)

Murder in Port Aux Basques by Richard C. Thuss

book 2: racHel GIbson (ghi)

Nothing But Trouble by Rachel Gibson

Points this Post: 60.
Total Points: 455.

2 GRA this post.


message 1370: by Ana (last edited Oct 27, 2013 12:18AM) (new)

Ana | 410 comments Ana
30.5 Ty's Task: Lessons in Defenestration
Option B The Selection (The Selection, #1) by Kiera Cass by Kiera Cass.
***She is a GoodReads author
Option C Juliet Immortal (Juliet Immortal, #1) by Stacey Jay by Stacey Jay. It's rated 2 stars in message 7. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1469386-least-favorite-books-of-the-summer-2013-challenge
***She is a GoodReads author

Points this Post 30
Total Points 275

Tasks Completed 13
Books Read 18
Total Pages 6637
GoodReads Author 13
Big Book Tickets 2


message 1371: by Mai (new)

Mai (jeanphoenix) | 763 comments MAI

10.10. In Honor of Veterans, Military and Otherwise.

The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie

Hercule Poirot is over 60.

Points this post: 10
Total Points: 250
Tasks Completed: 15
Books Read: 20
GR Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets: 500(1), 750(), 1000()


message 1372: by Mai (last edited Oct 27, 2013 04:29AM) (new)

Mai (jeanphoenix) | 763 comments Mai

5.2 - 10 years ago - Two and a Half Men

Read a book identified as #2 in a series

Stranger and Stranger by Rob Reger *Goodreads author*

(Emily the Strange Novels #2)

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

Option 2: Read a graphic novel

The Lost Days by Rob Reger *Goodreads author*

Option 5: Book with a non-human animal on the cover

Foul Play by Janet Evanovich

Foul Play by Janet Evanovich *Goodreads author*

Points this post: 30
Total Points: 280
Tasks Completed: 17
Books Read: 23
GR Authors: 7
Big Book Tickets: 500(1), 750(), 1000()


message 1373: by [deleted user] (new)

30.4. Donna Jo's Task: Elementary Art

Option 1: Red - reread

Jurassic Park

First read in 2003/04 after I saw the movie.

Option 2: Yellow - author with y in their name

Stoker's Manuscript by Royce Prouty

Points this post: 30
Total Points in Challenge: 280
Books Read: 23
Tasks Completed: 20
GR Authors: 7
Big Book Tickets: 500+(0); 750+(0); 1000+(0)


Eepa *mm loving bookworm* (eepa) | 187 comments Eepa

20.5 Lindsey IL's Task: The Pumpkin State

Option 3: Read any long (400+ page) book that you would consider to be a cozy/comfort read.

Sunrise by Arshad Ahsanuddin

My ebook edition was published 2012 and is 2nd or 3rd revised edition including novella Radiant Burn. That makes this the equivalent paperback edition with 506 pages. Not the first edition with under 400 pages.

Arshad Ahsanuddin is GR author.


20.7 Mstan's Task: "What I Would Read If I Had More Time"

Revisit past 2 challenges and pick any 20 point task from Summer or Spring.

Option A, Pick a task you didn't finish.

Summer 2013: 20.6 CASSELM's task: They’re Creepy and They’re Kooky…

Option 2. Book with genre romance or erotica in the main page.

Bloody Love Spats by Valentina Heart

Valentina Heart is GR author.


20.8. Cindy F's Task: We Love Scrabble!

Pick one option and book must have over 250 pages.

Option 1: 7 letter word in the title.

The House of Silence - Volume 1 by J.A. Jaken

Paperpack version has 283 pages.

J.A. Jaken is GR author.


Points this post: 60
Total points: 240
GR author tickets: 16


message 1375: by Fandury (new)

Fandury | 957 comments FANDURY

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/or FALL.

The Arrivals by Melissa Marr

The first letters in the title are both found in the word AuTumn

Melissa Marr is a Goodreads Author


50.1 - Sassafrass's Task: A Sucker for Series!

Read three books that are a part of three different series and their number in their series must be in consecutive order.

Where Serpents Sleep by C.S. Harris

This is book Number 4 in the Sebastian St. Cyr Series

C.S. Harris is a Goddreads author


A Comedian Dies by Simon Brett

This is book Number 5 in the Charles Paris Series


A Deadly Penance by Maureen Ash

This is book Number 6 in the Templar Knight Mystery Series


All books are new to me, so no re-reads


Points this post: 65
Total Points: 475
Books Read: 29
Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 1376: by Deana (new)

Deana (ablotial) | 276 comments DEANA

10.4. Back by Request - Labor Day.
Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher
(Fisher is a profession mentioned in the help thread)

20.10. Group Reads
Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran **GOODREADS AUTHOR**
(My post in the thread)

********
This Post:
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 2
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 0
Points: 30

Totals:
Tasks Completed: 13
Books Read: 14
Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Books: 0
Total Points: 230


message 1377: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 15.8 - Same Time Last Year

I read #163 on the October 2012 Most Popular Books List:

Sailor Twain by Mark Siegel

**Mark Siegel is a Goodreads author!!**

Points this task: 15
Total points: 405
Tasks completed: 27
Books read: 30
Pages read: 8484
Goodreads authors: 16
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1378: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 20.2 - School-time!

I did option 4, and read a book with a butterfly on the cover:

What I Wore to Save the World (Morgan Rawlinson, #3) by Maryrose Wood
What I Wore to Save the World by Maryrose Wood

The butterfly is on the left side, near the girl's face.

Points this task: 20
Total points: 425
Tasks completed: 28
Books read: 31
Pages read: 8760
Goodreads authors: 16
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1379: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

25.10 - Oma1229's Task - Autumn in the South

Option 4 - Elephant on the cover for Alabama, confirmed in post #19 of the task thread.

Elephants can Remember (Hercule Poirot, #37) by Agatha Christie by Agatha Christie

Option 5 - Set in Detroit, home of Ford Field and the Lions

Freaky Deaky by Elmore Leonard by Elmore Leonard

Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 395


message 1380: by Athira (new)

Athira (Reading on a Rainy Day) (readingonarainyday) Task #30.7.Delicious Dee's task: I blame Ms Anderson….and Ellen Hopkins

I rolled a 1 and a 6.

Neither of my book choices are rereads.
Also, both authors are new-to-me.

Die #1: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
Ms. Anderson rated 5 stars for this book.

Die #6: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
I used the Literature Map link to pick this book.

Points this post: 30
Total to date: 235
GR author tickets to date: 3
Big Book tickets to date: 1


message 1381: by Kim (new)

Kim (goodreadscomkimber) | 708 comments Kimber

5.7 60 Minutes

A Season of Eden by Jennifer Laurens

_______

20.6 Only In New York!

Option C: Play With Me (Grover Beach Team, #1) by Piper Shelly by Piper Shelly
(soccer ball on cover)

Jennifer Laurens is a GRA
Piper Shelly is a GRA

Above tasks: 25
# tasks complete to date: 24
GRA: 22
Grand Total Points: 400


message 1382: by Karen Michele (new)

Karen Michele Burns (klibrary) | 2062 comments 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: 13 users, 9/19/13

The Miracle at Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith

+20 Points

30.5. Ty’s Task: Lessons in Defenestration

Option A: Defenestration is the act of throwing someone or something out of a window. - Approved for windows in the help thread

Paris Was the Place by Susan Conley Paris Was the Place by Susan Conley

Option B: Read a book whose title or subtitle includes a word that ends in the letters “-TION”.

Benediction by Kent Haruf

+30 Points

Points this Post: 50
Grand Total: 395


message 1383: by ❀Tea❀ (new)

❀Tea❀ (ttea) | 268 comments Tea


15.2. - Day and Night

Day
Perfect Fling (Serendipity's Finest, #2) by Carly Phillips by Carly Phillips
- book approved here

*** Carly Phillips is GR author ***

Night
Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, #2) by Jim Butcher by Jim Butcher

*** Jim Butcher is GR author ***


Points This Post: 15
Total points: 425
Tasks Completed: 28
Total Books Read: 35
Goodreads Authors: 25
Big Books: 500 (1), 750 (/), 1000 (1)


message 1384: by [deleted user] (new)

5.2 - 10 years ago - Two and a Half Men
➥Read a book identified as #2 in a series OR a novella, prequel or fill-in identified as a series number “X.5” on Goodreads. Regular page number rules apply.

The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #2)


20.6- Seasoned Reader - Jen UT's Task: Only in New York!

➥Option B: I am going to graduate school for Library Science. For this option, read a book where the main character is a librarian OR a book that has one or more books on the cover. This list may give you some ideas: Books About Librarians

I Could Pee on This And Other Poems by Cats by Francesco Marciuliano by Francesco Marciuliano ***Author is New to Me***

Points this task: 25
Total points: 440
Tasks completed: 26
Books read: 32
Goodreads authors:5
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1385: by KarenF (new)

KarenF (cleocleveland) | 266 comments KAREN F

25.6 General Education

Option 1: The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements by Sam Kean

Non-fiction & Science on main book page.

394 Pages

Option 2: One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson

Non-fiction & History on main book page.

528 Pages - 1 Big Book Ticket Please

30.3 Take It or "Leave" It

Option 1: The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks

MB in liquidaMBer

Option 5: Endangered Species by Nevada Barr

Mystery on main book page

Points this Post: 55
Total Challenge Points: 280
Goodreads Authors: 14
Big Books: 500+(1),750+(1),1000+(0)


message 1386: by Claire (new)

Claire (proud-mum) | 1086 comments 15.8 -- Same Time Last Year

The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling

Number 1 on Sept 2012 list.


message 1387: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne | 479 comments Suzannesea

5.2 - 10 years ago - Two and a Half Men
Web of Evil by J.A. Jance is the second book in the Ali Reynolds series.

10.2 Far, Far Away
Grave Secrets by Kathy Reichs is set in Guatemala. I live in the United States.

10.9 Put on Your Hat - It's Getting Cold Outside!
The Monuments Men Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History by Robert M. Edsel The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History by Robert M. Edsel
The soldiers on the cover are wearing an army cap and helmets.

This post: 25 points
Total to date: 275 points


message 1388: by Lacy (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 161 comments Lacy Stewart

10.4: Labor day - Just One Year by Gayle Forman - Approved in help thread in post #56

20.1: A Cozy Read - Option #1 - A Fatal Grace - Checked genre on 9/1/2013

20.8: We Love Scrabble - Option 4 - The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley

25.4: Celebration -
Option B: My Best Friend's Girl - first published in 2006
Option C: Wild Cards Wild Cards (Wild Cards, #1) by Simone Elkeles


Total points this post: 75

Total Points: 315


message 1389: by Isha (new)

Isha | 224 comments Task #20.8. It's My Birthday - Cindy F's Task: We Love Scrabble!

Option 6
Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands
Read a book with a 2 letter word in the title - OF

Points this Post: 20

Totals:
Total Points: 610/1,010
Total Goodreads Authors: 34
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(2), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 39
Total Books Read: 51


message 1390: by Susan A (new)

Susan A | 1667 comments Susan A

10.6. What’s Your Sign?
Read a book by an author who shares your animal sign.

Step on a Crack by James Patterson

We share the year of the pig.
James Patterson's DOB is 3/22/1947
(Please note that the DOB listed in my goodreads profile is not my actual DOB. I'll pm it if necessary)

James Patterson is a goodreads author


15.6 -- Far East
Read a book that is set in a country that is conventionally included under the term Far East.

Honored Vow by Mary Calmes

Takes place in Mongolia as noted in GRs description.
Mongolia is on the list of accepted countries.

Mary Calmes is a goodreads author.

Points this post: 10 + 15 = 25
Total points: 730 + 25 = 755
Goodreads authors: 45 + 2 = 47
Big Book Tickets to date: 1


message 1391: by Angela (new)

Angela | 919 comments Angela IL

25.5 Coralie's Task: One or More

Guilty Wives by James Patterson
The Silent Wife by A.S.A Harrison

Wife (singular)/ Wives (plural)

***James Patterson is a GR author***

Task Total: 25
Total Points: 330
GR Authors Claimed: 17


message 1392: by Kristi (new)

Kristi (kristilarson) | 548 comments Kristi CO

10.3 The Waiting is Over
from the Most Anticipated Books for the Second Half of 2013 list

The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri

Points this post: 10
Total points: 210
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 14
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0


message 1393: by Kate S (last edited Oct 27, 2013 05:42PM) (new)

Kate S 5.10 Make Room for Daddy

Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev

20.5 The Pumpkin State

Option 3, I find classics comforting and cozy (and I have really enjoyed my experiences with this author)

Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe (644 pages)

***At 644 pages, this is a big book***

20.8 We Love Scrabble

Option 6: two letter word in title

The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris (338 pages)

Post Total: 45
Season Total: 660


message 1394: by Bekka (new)

Bekka (froydis) | 492 comments BEKKA - 5.4 - 30 years ago - Dungeons & Dragons

For this task, I read “ Enchanted, Inc. (Enchanted, Inc., #1) by Shanna Swendson ” by Shanna Swendson, since it has “Fantasy” as a genre on its main Goodreads Page.

Also, Shanna Swendson is a Goodreads Author so I’m claiming a ticket for that.

Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 5
Total Points Earned to Date: 205
Pages Read this Challenge: 308
Total Pages Read to Date: 5963
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 19
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Book Tickets: 500( 1 ), 750(), 1000()


message 1395: by Lys (new)

Lys (lysrowan) | 271 comments 20.2. Rookie at the Top: Bouchra's Task: School-time!

I did option 4 (butterfly cover).
I read Walking Disaster (Beautiful, #2) by Jamie McGuire .


25.9. Stacie MI's Task:Stacie MI’s Task - The Cornetto Trilogy

I did options 4 and 5.

The Ask and the Answer has "Science Fiction" on its main page.

I am claiming a big book ticket for this book.

Dear Coca Cola by Terry Ravenscroft has a beverage on the cover.
Terry Ravenscroft is a goodreads author.

Dear Coca Cola was verified here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... in post 2092.

Points this post: 45
Total points: 275
Books read: 22
Tasks Completed: 17
Goodreads authors: 15
Big Book Tickets: 500+(1); 750+(0); 1000+(0)


message 1396: by Jenifer (new)

Jenifer (jensamaha) | 355 comments Jenifer

Task 5.1 A New Season

Waiting for the Magic by Patricia MachLaclan
*this book had 790 ratings on 10/24/2013

Task 20.4 Tribut to Two Mystery Greats
Option 2: #3 in a series

At Grave's End by Jeanniene Frost
(this is book #3 in the Night Huntress series)

I am claiming a GR Author ticket. Jeanniene Frost is a GR author

Total Points this Post: 25
Total Points in Challenge: 90
Books Read: 6
Tasks Completed: 6
GR Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 500+(1); 750+(0); 1000+(1)


message 1397: by Jenifer (last edited Oct 27, 2013 07:43PM) (new)

Jenifer (jensamaha) | 355 comments Jenifer
Task 20.7 What I Would Read If I Had More Time

I did not complete Task 20.8 from the summer challenge:
Task 20.8 Beginnings and Endings. I am doing option 2 (word in title ends with "k"


Bellman & Black: A Ghost Story by Diane Setterfield

Total Points this Post: 20
Total Points in Challenge: 110
Books Read: 7
Tasks Completed: 7
GR Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 500+(1); 750+(0); 1000+(1)


message 1398: by Jenifer (last edited Oct 27, 2013 07:43PM) (new)

Jenifer (jensamaha) | 355 comments Jenifer
Task 15.3 Half and Half

first name starts with A-MA Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole

last name starts with N-Z
The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon

**I am claiming two GR Author tickets for both Kresley Cole and Samantha Shannon**

Total Points this Post: 15
Total Points in Challenge: 125
Books Read: 9
Tasks Completed: 8
GR Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets: 500+(1); 750+(0); 1000+(1)


message 1399: by Jenifer (last edited Oct 27, 2013 07:43PM) (new)

Jenifer (jensamaha) | 355 comments Jenifer

Task 30.1 I'm Sorry, Dee!

I rolled a 3 & a 6

Option 3: three letters in author's first or last name
ADHD According to Zoe: The Real Deal on Relationships, Finding Your Focus, and Finding Your Keys by Zoe Kessler

Option 6: I chose to do option 1 which was a "new to me author"
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (this is the first book I've read by John Green)

**I am claiming two GR Author tickets for both Zoe Kessler and John Green**

Total Points this Post: 30
Total Points in Challenge: 155
Books Read: 11
Tasks Completed: 9
GR Authors: 6
Big Book Tickets: 500+(1); 750+(0); 1000+(1)


message 1400: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer | 86 comments Jenn IL

15.2 Day and Night

Summerland by Elin Hilderbrand by Elin Hilderbrand

***Goodreads Author***

The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen by Sarah Addison Allen

***Goodreads Author***

Total Points: 125
Task Completed: 10
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Books: 500+(0);750+(0);1000+(0)


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