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FALL CHALLENGE 2013
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Fall Challenge 2013: Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE POSTS)
10.5 Found in TranslationThe Summer Book by Tove Jansson. The book was published originally in Swedish, and I read a translation in English.
10.9 Put on a Hat-It's Getting Cold Outside
The Awakening by Kate Chopin.The woman on the cover is wearing a sun hat.
15.5 All Fall Down
Animal Farm by George Orwell. The letters A and F are in the word FALL.
20.2 Rookie at the Top--School Time
Option 3: The main character is a radiology technologist in a STEM field.
Five Days by Douglas Kennedy.
Douglas Kennedy is a Goodreads author.
20.9 Moderator's Pet--Expanding the Classic Canon
The Lake by Banana Yoshimoto. This author is found in the 20th Century Japanese section.
Points This Post: 75
Total Points: 195
Tasks: 14
Books: 15
Goodreads authors: 4
25.3 Happy Birthday American AuthorsOption 2: This won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1948.
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
Option 5: This is #6 on the "Best Experimental Books Ever" list.
Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell.
Points this post: 25
Total points:220
Tasks: 15
Books: 17
Goodread authors: 4
30.1. Ms. Anderson's Task: I'm Sorry, Dee!Rolled 2 & 6
Option 2: (GLBT): Promises - Marie Sexton, GR Author
Option 6 (2 again - GLBT): Frat Boy and Toppy - Anne Tenino, GR Author
30.5. Ty's Task: Lessons in Defenestration
Option A:
- book approved in help threadOption B (TION): Instant Attraction - Jill Shalvis, GR Author
30.6. Beth NC's Task: Ancestry
Option 2: Butterfly Swords - Jeannie Lin, GR Author
my ancestors were from China
Option 4: Hattie Big Sky - Kirby Larson, GR Author
#20 on list
50.1 - Sassafrass's Task: A Sucker for Series!
Book 1: Off Sides - Sawyer Bennett, GR Author
Off #1
Book 2: Running Back - Allison Parr, GR Author
New York Leopards #2; ebook approved @921
Book 3: Zombie Fallout 3: The End - Mark Tufo, GR Author
Zombie Fallout #3
none are re-reads
Points this post: 140
Total points: 1010
GR Authors: 56
Big books: 500+ (3)
barring any issues, that's it for me. Thanks to the mods and task creators for another great reading season. :D
5.9 - 55 years ago - The RiflemanRead a book with the genre “western” on the main book page.
by Cheryl St.John (Goodreads Author), Jenna Kernan (Goodreads Author), Pam Crooks (Goodreads Author)Points this post: 5
Total points: 180
Tasks completed: 11
Books Read: 16
GR Authors: 8
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
REPOST FOR POST #133620.6. Seasoned Reader - Jen UT's Task: Only in New York!
Option A: book that has a skyline on the cover
All These Things I've Done
by Gabrielle ZevinApproved in post #2 and #43 of Task Help thread.
Gabrielle Zevin is a new author to me (I have never read any of her books until now).
Gabrielle Zevin is a Goodreads Author.
Points this post: 20
Total points to date: 275
5.5 - 35 years ago - WKRP in CincinnatiHush, Hush
by Becca FitzpatrickApproved in post #2 and #43 in the Task Help thread.
Becca Fitzpatrick is a Goodreads Author.
Points this post: 5
Total points to date: 280
Eepa5.7 - 45 years ago - 60 Minutes
Read a book with time measurement unit in the title.
Zero Hour by Jordan Castillo Price
Jordan Castillo Price is GR author.
25.1. Nick KY’s Tasks: The Reviews Are In!
Read 2 books from the options, minimum of 200 pages.
Option 3: Read a book with word Abraham, Lincoln, vampire, hunter or hunt in the title.
Details of the Hunt by Laura Baumbach, 316 pages
Option 5: Read a book with non-human animal in the cover.
Billy's Bones,
by Jamie Fessenden, 254 pagesJamie Fessenden is GR author.
25.9. Stacie MI's Task:Stacie MI’s Task - The Cornetto Trilogy
Pick two options.
Option 1: Author's first published book.
Twin Flames by Lexi Ander
Lexi Ander is GR author.
Option 4: Read a book with genre Science Fiction on the main page.
Sunset by Arshad Ahsanuddin
Arshad Ahsanuddin is GR author.
Points this post: 55
Total points: 295
GR author tickets: 20
Task 25.2. Andy P.'s task: Love That AlphabetB. One book option
The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year by Sue Townsend
In the title: d-e-f
In author's name: s-t-u
This book has 437 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points to date: 305
5.7 45 years ago - 60 Minutes: Five Ways 'til sunDAY (ebook verification thread #2721) *has DAY in the title10.3 The Waiting is Over: Revenge which was on the Most Anticipated Books of 2013 list.
10.5 Found in Translation: The Three Musketeers which was originally written in French, I read it in English.
15.6 Far East: My Fair Concubine--set in China in the year 824
15.9 Off to College: The Call of the Wild which was on the 1985 list
15.10 Free for All: Molly’s Lips: Club Mephisto Retold
20.9 Expanding the Classic Cannon: Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto which was found on the 20th century Japanese list.
50.1 Sucker for Series!
Book 1: Winter's Thaw (Compass Girls, #1)
Book 2: Burn for You (Club Mephisto, #2)
Book 3: Valiant (New Species, #3)
none of these are re-reads
Total Points this Post: 140
Total Points in Challenge: 1010
Books Read: 78
Tasks Completed: 59
GR Authors: 53
Big Book Tickets: 500+(1); 750+(0); 1000+(0)
Mod
20.5. Bigger is Better - Lindsey IL's Task: The Pumpkin State
option 1 pumpkin in title:
The Pumpkin Rollers by Elmer Kelton, 301 pg
25.5. Coralie's Task: One or More.
angel/angels
The Angel's Promise by Frédéric Lenoir
Death Angels by Åke Edwardson
25.9. Stacie MI's Task:Stacie MI’s Task - The Cornetto Trilogy
option 1, author's first (only) published book: Nectar of the Gods by Gwen C. Watkins
option 2, horror genre (#2, 12 users): The Greatcoat by Helen Dunmore
total = 765
Congratulations to Ms. Anderson, Ty and Sassafrass for finishing. Nice going.
Andy P.Task # 10.2 Far, Far Away.
Read a book set in a country other than the one in which you currently live
Watching The Dark by Peter Robinson This book is set in the UK, I live in the US.
Task # 25.2 Andy P.'s task: Love That Alphabet
B.One book option
Read a book that has both three sequential letters of the alphabet in both the title and the author's name
Moon Music by Faye Kellerman(512 p.)
Title: MNO
Author:KLMN
Claiming a big book ticket for this book
Points this post: 35
Total points: 695
Nick KY30.1 Ms Anderson’s “Dee” Task
Roll two dice. I rolled a 2 and a 3.
Book for roll of 2: “GBLT” as genre – I read A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood.
Book for roll of 3: Author has a 3-letter first or last name – I read Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie.
30.7 Delicious Dee’s “Ms Anderson” Task
Roll two dice. I rolled a 5 and a 6.
Book for roll of 5: “Young Adult” as genre – I read In Darkness by Nick Lake, a new-to-me author -- 337 pp.
Book for roll of 6: Author is like Ellen Hopkins – I read The Mission by Jason Myers, a new-to-me author -- 376 pp.
CLAIM ONE BIG BOOK for Best Served Cold, 544 pp.
Points This Post: 60
Total Points So Far: 490
Big Books: 500+ (3)
Sandy MN10.2 Far Far Away
The Midnight Palace by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Set in India. I live in the U.S.
Total Points: 405
Oma122915.1 -- Bookends
1.Read a book that is the first book in a series.
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
Claiming Elizabeth Wein as Goodreads Author
2. Read a book that is the last book in a series that contains at least 3 books.
The Folk of the Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton
Totals:
Total Points:310/1010
Total Goodreads Authors:10
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(1), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed:19
Total Pages Read in Fall 2013-6703
Oma122925.4. Elizabeth B's task: Celebration!
Option A: Read the seventh book in a series
The Tale of Oat Cake Crag by Susan Wittig Albert
Claiming Susan Albert as Goodreads Authors
(Option B: Read a book that was first published in 2006.
Kerrigan in Copenhagen: A Love Story by Thomas E. Kennedy
Totals:
Total Points:335/1010
Total Goodreads Authors:11
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(1), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed:120
Total Pages Read in Fall 2013-7263
Ana20.8. It's My Birthday - Cindy F's Task: We Love Scrabble!
Option 1
by Anita Stansfield.Points this Post 20
Total Points 295
Tasks Completed 14
Books Read 19
Total Pages 6931
GoodReads Author 13
Big Book Tickets 2
Sheila wrote: "Congratulations to Ms. Anderson, Ty and Sassafrass for finishing. Nice going."Thank you!
Now to figure out my NaNoWriMo stuff...
5.4 - 30 years ago - Dungeons and DragonsWatership Down (Fantasy genre)
10.4 - Back by Request - Labor Day
The Grey King
('Cooper' is approved in task help thread)
*** Susan Cooper is a Goodreads author
Points this post: 15
Total challenge points: 200
Total tasks completed: 20
Total Goodreads authors: 6
5.10 - 60 years ago - Make Room For Daddy
The Husband's Secret
Liane Moriarty is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 5
Total Points in Challenge: 285
Books Read: 24
Tasks Completed: 21
GR Authors: 8
Big Book Tickets: 500+(0); 750+(0); 1000+(0)
The Husband's Secret
Liane Moriarty is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 5
Total Points in Challenge: 285
Books Read: 24
Tasks Completed: 21
GR Authors: 8
Big Book Tickets: 500+(0); 750+(0); 1000+(0)
I would like to take The Cuckoo's Calling off of: 10.10. In Honor of Veterans, Military and Otherwise
and replace it with:
Benediction by Kent Haruf
The main character is well over 60.
No change in points for this, but I am taking 30 points off my grand total for the incorrect task in the problem thread.
Grand Total: 365
Congrats, Ty! You have winter task 30.2
Congratulations, Sassafrass! Winter task 30.3 is yours.
Sheila wrote: "Congratulations to Ms. Anderson, Ty and Sassafrass for finishing. Nice going."thanks Sheila! And I managed to stay off the wall of shame, so I'm extra happy about that. :)
LeslieW posting**GR Author Alert**
10.4Back by Request - Labor Day:Read a book in which the author’s surname is also a profession
Shifting Dreams(Elizabeth Hunter)10.4.13
Points: 10
GR Author: Yes
20.3 Read a favorite author from a Friend after rolling dice
Innocent in Death10.19.13
Rolled 2/4; Friend: Barbara; Author: J.D. Robb
Points: 20
GR Author: No
20.6 Option A: OR a book that has a skyline on the cover. Must be a new to you author.
10.28.13
New to me author; skyline on cover
Points: 20
GR Author: Yes
25.2Option 1: Choose a book whose title/subtitle contains three sequential letters of the alphabet. AND Book 2 Choose a book that has three sequential letters of the alphabet in the author's name
Third Grave Dead Ahead10.8.13
Letters GHI
Silver Borne10.6.13
Author: Patricia Briggs Letters: ABC
Points: 25
GR Author:Yes
Points: 75
GR Author: 4/5
Points Total: 205
GR Authors To Date: 24
STACIE MITask 15.2 - Day and Night
For my daytime scene, I read:
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
For my nighttime scene, I read:
We All Fall Down by Robert Cormier
Points this task: 15
Total points: 440
Tasks completed: 29
Books read: 33
Pages read: 9152
Goodreads authors: 16
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0);1000+ (0)
25.1. Nick KY’s Tasks: The Reviews Are In!Option 1: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel by Lisa See
Paperback edition Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
This book is from the Ice and Snow list (#56).
Option 5: The Lucky Dog Matchmaking Service by Beth Kendrick
Lisa See and Beth Kendrick are both Goodreads authors.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 485
GR authors: 20
20.2 option 4
This task 20 points
30.1
I rolled 1 & 5
Option 1
A Thousand Splendid Suns
I read And the Mountains Echoed this past summer.
Option 5
The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox
This task 30 points
Total points 255
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Susan A10.1 Early to Bed, Early to Rise.
read a book with self-help listed as a genre
The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People: What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It by David Niven
self help is listed as a genre
20.10. Group Reads
Book set in Roman times:
Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran
Comment: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Michelle Moran is a goodreads author
Points this post: 10 + 20 = 30
Total points: 755 + 30 = 785
Goodreads authors: 47 + 1 = 48
Big Book Tickets to date: 1
Sheila wrote: "Congratulations to Ms. Anderson, Ty and Sassafrass for finishing. Nice going."Thanks, Sheila! rootin' for you, too. :)
10.4 - Back by Request - Labor DayThe Surrender of Miss Fairbourne by Madeline Hunter October 28
Madeline Hunter is a Goodreads Author
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 295
Books Read: 26
Tasks Completed: 18
Goodreads Author: 12
Big Books:500+(2), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
IGNORE THIS POST....AGAIN A DUPLICATE POST NO IDEA WHY???20.2 option 4
This task 20 points
30.1
I rolled 1 & 5
Option 1
A Thousand Splendid Suns
I read And the Mountains Echoed earlier this summer
Option 5
The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox
This task 30 points
Total points 255
20.6Option A
Fever
Mary Beth Keane she is a new author for me.
This task 20 points
Total points 275
**for some reason this one does not appear on my read shelf, but, everywhere else it shows I have read and rated it. Search my shelves and it shows up.
Lindy-Lanetask 30.4 Elementary Art!
*2 books, 1 from primary color; 1 from secondary color:
=primary color of yellow: y in author's name:
The Symptoms of My Insanity by Mindy Raf 384 pages*this is a GRA
=secondary color of green: green book cover:
The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel 512 pages*claiming big book ticket
Points this post: 30
Total points: 170
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+(2) 750+(1) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 10
10.2 Far, Far AwayRead a book set in a country other than the one in which you currently live.
by K.L. Coones (Goodreads Author)Approved here
I live in Pakistan, the book is set in Israel (Judea)
Points this post: 10
Total points: 190
Tasks completed: 12
Books Read: 17
GR Authors: 9
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
10.6. What’s Your Sign? The Maze Runner by James Dashner
My birth year is 1972, the year of the Rat. James Dashner birthday is November 26, 1972 and he is also a Rat.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Da...
10.10. In Honor of Veterans, Military and Otherwise
The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom
The character Dor (Father Time is a senior citizen, thousands of years old).
Approved in post #54 of the Task Help thread.
James Dashner and Mitch Albom are Goodreads Authors.
Points this post: 20
Total points to date: 325
20.5. Bigger is Better - Lindsey IL's Task: The Pumpkin StateOption 3: read any long (400+ page) book that you would consider to be a cozy/comfort read
The Passage by Justin Cronin
I love reading about the zombie "virus" (and it goes perfectly with 'The Walking Dead' one of my favorite shows) so definitely a cozy/comfort read.
I'm claiming 2 Big Book tickets since this book has 879 pages.
Points this post: 20
Total points to date: 345
Cindy FTask 15.10 Free for Fall
I read The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory who is a GOODREADS AUTHOR!!
Points this post:15
Total points:85
Books read:6
Tasks completed:6
Goodreads Authors:2
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)
Jayme VA10.5. Found in Translation.
Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Gier
This was originally published in German and I read it in English.
10.10. In Honor of Veterans, Military and Otherwise.
The Outcasts by Kathleen Kent Goodreads Author
Several of the main characters are veterans of the U.S. Civil War.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 380
GR Authors: Melanie Benjamin, Neil Gaiman, Kevin Kwan, Janet Edwards, Elizabeth L. Silver, Susan Elia MacNeal, Curtis Sittenfeld, Ellen Hopkins, Michelle Moran, James Dashner*, Jonathan Evison, J.M. Sidorova, Laura Nowlin, Kathleen Kent
Big Books: 500+(2),750+(1),1000+(0)
Emmalita15.7 Spookfest!
Lisey's Story by Stephen King
This book has Horror listed as a genre on its main page.
Lisey's Story is a big book with 513 pages; claiming ticket
15.10 Free for Fall
Nine Inches by Tom Perrotta
20.8 Cindy F's Task: We Love Scrabble!
Doctor Sleep by Stephen King
Option 3: Sleep has double e's.
Doctor Sleep is a big book with 544 pages; claiming ticket
This post: 50
Total points to date: 50
Goodread authors:
Big book tickets: 2
Total tasks completed: 3
Oma122925.8. Chaitra's Task: A Quarter of Baking Cakes
1. Butterscotch Cake for us: For this option, read a book with a (at least 50%) yellow cover, or with flower(s) on the cover or with the word "flower" or "flowers" or any specific flower (rose, daisy, etc.)in the title/subtitle.
I chose the Title Option.
The Dark Rose by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
Claiming Big Book- 576 pages
Option 4. Strawberry Cheesecake for mum: For this option, read a book with the genre "Historical Romance" or "Chick Lit" on the main page.
Lords of the White Castle by Elizabeth Chadwick
Claiming Elizabeth Chadwick as Goodreads Author
Claiming Big Book- 624 pages
Totals:
Total Points:360/1010
Total Goodreads Authors:11
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(3), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed:20
Total Pages Read in Fall 2013-7903
Jessica PDX25.9 - Stacie MI's Task - The Cornetto Trilogy
Option 3 - #32 on Best Twists list
by Oscar WildeOption 5 - Beverage (tea) on the cover
by Agatha ChristiePoints This Post: 25
Total Points: 420
STACIE MITask 30.1 - I'm Sorry, Dee!
I rolled a 4 and a 6, so I did options 4 and 5.
For option 4, I read a book shelved as "Humor":
Am I a Mutant, or What!: A FoxTrot Collection by Bill Amend
For option 5, I read a book with a 9-word title:
My Hot Dog Went Out, Can I Have Another?: A FoxTrot Collection by Bill Amend
Points this task: 30
Total points: 470
Tasks completed: 30
Books read: 35
Pages read: 9408
Goodreads authors: 16
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Mod
I read Unnatural Death. Historical fiction is listed as a genre. It is set around 1926, since a key plot point involves a law passed late in 1925. I was not born until the 1950's.
20.7. Shorter is Sweeter - Mstan's Task: "What I Would Read If I Had More Time"
In the summer 2013 challenge, I completed all of the tasks, so I am using Option B this time. Summer Task 20.6, option 1, required a book with the genre "history" on its main page. For this challenge, I read One Summer: America, 1927, which has history listed as its first genre.
In the summer challenge, I used option 3. My summer post is post 1215.
30.4. Donna Jo's Task: Elementary Art
For book A, primary colors, I chose option 2 and read Lord Peter Views the Body by Dorothy L. Sayers. Author's name has a "y" in both the first and last names. The book has 336 pages, so meets the minimum page requirement.
For book B, secondary colors, I chose option 2, and read
. The cover couldn't get much greener! The book has 444 pages, so meets the minimum page requirements.Points this post: 60
Total points: 510
20.5. Bigger is Better - 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
Beautiful Creatures
Big book ticket - 563 pages
Kami Garcia is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 20
Total Points in Challenge: 305
Books Read: 25
Tasks Completed: 22
GR Authors: 9
Big Book Tickets: 500+(1); 750+(0); 1000+(0)
Option 3: read any long (400+ page) book that you would consider to be a cozy/comfort read
Beautiful Creatures
Big book ticket - 563 pages
Kami Garcia is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 20
Total Points in Challenge: 305
Books Read: 25
Tasks Completed: 22
GR Authors: 9
Big Book Tickets: 500+(1); 750+(0); 1000+(0)
20.2. Rookie at the Top: Bouchra's Task: School-I read The Signature of All Things for option 3. The main character is a bryologist, which is someone who studies mosses. This book was approved on the Help thread.
This books was 501 pages, and is therefore a ********BIG BOOK*********
Points: 145
Books read: 11
Tasks completed.11
GR authors: 2
Big Books: 1
Pages:3689
Janice CA10.6. What’s Your Sign?
I am a Rooster, and so is the author whose book I read. R.D. Lawrence was born September 12, 1921.
The Zoo That Never Was by R.D. Lawrence
+10
total: 180
tasks: 11
books: 14
GR authors: 2
STACIE MITask 10.3 - The Waiting is Over
I read a book found on the Most Anticipated Books of 2013 pages:
How Literature Saved My Life by David Shields
**David Shields is a Goodreads author!!**
Points this task: 10
Total points: 480
Tasks completed: 31
Books read: 36
Pages read: 9615
Goodreads authors: 17
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
15.3 -- Half and HalfRead 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.
Murder Takes the Cake by Gayle Trent
Points This Post: 15
Total Points Earned: 40/1010
Total Pages Read: 840 Pages
Total Books Read: 3/80
Good Read Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
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20.1 A Cozy Read
Option 1: Read a book with the genre "Cozy Mystery" on the main page.
Assaulted Pretzel by Laura Bradford
20.2 School-time!
Option 1 - Read the biography of a scientist.
Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla: Biography of a Genius by Marc J. Seifer
20.4 Tribute to Two Mystery Greats
2 - The Series: For this option, read a book from one of your favorite series - only book #3 in a series or above.
Hamish MacBeth #28
Death of a Kingfisher by M.C. Beaton
20.5 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.
I have fallen in love with time travel books in the past year and this one was special since it also included the Black Death (weird, I know but I worked in a plague research lab in my younger years).
Doomsday Book by Connie Willis, 456 pages
20.6 Only in New York!
This author is new to me. Cover approved in message 44 of help thread.
Option A: Read a book that has a skyline on the cover.
25.1 The Reviews Are In!
Option 1 - Read a book from one of these listopias.
Listopia - Ice and Snow, #205
Morality Play by Barry Unsworth
Option 5 - Read a book with a non-human animal on the cover.
A cat is in the upper right of this cover.
25.3 Happy Birthday American Authors
Option 2 - Read a Pulitzer Prize winner.
This book won the prize for fiction in 1981.
A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
Option 6 - Read a book first published during Louisa May Alcott's lifetime (1832-1888)
This book was first published in 1847.
The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas
25.5 One or More
Read two books. The books should both have the same noun in the title or sub-title, but the noun must be in the singular for one book and the plural for the other.
The Lost BIRD by Margaret Coel
The Cat Who Sang for the BIRDS by Lilian Jackson Braun
25.6 General Education
2. The Past.
Read a book with one of the following genres on its main page: history, biography, autobiography, memoir.
Alone on the Ice: The Greatest Survival Story in the History of Exploration by David Roberts, 368 pages
5. The Social Sciences.
Read a book with one of the following genres on its main page: psychology, sociology, anthropology.
Can't Remember What I Forgot: The Good News from the Front Lines of Memory Research by Sue Halpern, 272 pages
25.9 The Cornetto Trilogy
1. Spaced - In honor of their debut of a comedic duo, read any author’s first published book.
Black Beauty was Anna Sewell's only published work.
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
3. Hot Fuzz - Read a book from the following list: Best Twists
This book is #15 on the list
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Points this post: 225
Points to date: 405