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WINTER CHALLENGE 2013
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Winter Challenge 2013: Completed Tasks (Do Not Delete Posts)
20.8-Famous December Birthdays1. Firefly Laneby Kristin Hannah
Authors surname is Hannah
***KRISTIN HANNAH IS A GR AUTHOR***
***CLAIMING BB TICKET***
Option 1 - Alex Kava
1.1- Fireproof- Book #10 Maggie O'Dell series
1.2- One False Move- Stand alone
***ALEX KAVA IS A GR AUTHOR. CLAIMING FOR 2 BOOKS***
25.2-Christmas Memories!
1. Buried Secrets by Joseph Finder
Author's first name is Joseph
***JOSEPH FINDER IS A GR AUTHOR***
4.
by Joanne FlukeFood on the cover
25.11- Showtime For Dogs
1. Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich
Word DOWN in title
***JANET EVANOVICH IS A GR AUTHOR***
2.
by Lisa KleypasBlue cover approved on help thread
***LISA KLEYPAS IS A GR AUTHOR***
30.5- I Love My TBR!
1. Low Pressure by Sandra Brown
From page 34 of my TBR
***SANDRA BROWN IS A GR AUTHOR***
5. Dream Lake by Lisa Kleypas
Book added 26.10.13
***LISA KLEYPAS IS A GR AUTHOR***
Points this post:125
Total points: 275
Books Read:18
Tasks Completed:14
GRAs: 15
BBs:1
10.1 - Get a ClueThe Penguin Book of Victorian Women in Crime: Forgotten Cops and Private Eyes from the Time of Sherlock Holmes - ThE PengUin Book of Victorian Women in Crime: Forgotten Cops and Private Eyes from the Time of SherLock Holmes
20.10 - Group Reads
Fangirl - posted as msg #31
Total points accumulated: 55 (30 in this post)
Total # of big book tickets: 1
MARWA 20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas Films
Option 4.A. Read a book that has been made into a film.
Book: Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham
Films Reference: 1934 Movie , 1946 Movie ,
1964 Movie
Note: Claiming a ticket for this book.
Points claimed for this post:20
Total Points: 80
Tasks Completed so far: 5
Books Read for this challenge so far: 5
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets:500(1), 750(0), 1000(0)
30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute ZeroOption B - A Private Hotel for Gentle Ladies by Ellen Cooney December 31 (Celsius - 320 p.)
AND
Option C - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak December 5 (word - thief) 552 p.
***Claiming Big Book***
***Claiming 2 Goodreads Authors***
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 95
Total Tasks Completed: 4
Total Books Read: 6
Total Goodreads Authors: 5
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Delicious Dee10.2 - Sochi Sidekicks
- Elena Aitken (GR Author) - snow on cover, for SnowgirlPoints this Post: 10
Total Points: 290
Goodreads Authors: 13
20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to JoyOption 2 - Lost and Found: Unexpected Revelations About Food and Money by Geneen Roth (ignore subtitle) December 31
***Claiming Goodreads Author***
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 115
Total Tasks Completed: 5
Total Books Read: 7
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas FilmsOption 5 - When Did You See Her Last? by Lemony Snicket (added 3/23/13) December 22
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 135
Total Tasks Completed: 6
Total Books Read: 8
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
20.10 - Group Read Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Message #32 on the discussion thread
Goodreads author: Rainbow Rowell
Points this post = 20
Total points = 265
Big Book tickets = 5
Goodreads Authors = 4
Andy P. Task #
25.6 - Elizabeth B's Task: Sochi 2014 - Hot. Cool. Yours.
Book 1. Shame in the Blood: A Novel by Tetsuo Miura. Book is set in Japan
Book 2. Children of the Revolution by Peter Robinson. Book is set in the UK.
I live in the US.
Both books approved Here
Points this post: 25
Total points: 335
15.9 - First or Last?The Tycoon's Revenge by Melody Anne
Book one in Baby for the billionaire series
Approved for length #1421
GOODREADS AUTHOR
20.1. Most Improved Player - Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Check...And Mate!
3. A bishop A - purple cover
by Jacquelyn FrankGOODREADS AUTHOR
20.3 - Best Review - Band Director Terry's Task: Solo and Ensembl
Ensemble Option 1:
The Druid Series, Volumes 1-3: Reapers, Bled & Harvest by Marata Eros
Three books in one and approved for length #1268
GOODREADS AUTHOR
20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy
3. There are 3 E's in Beethoven
Hollywood Witches by Dee Dawning
Approved for length #594
GOODREADS AUTHOR
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!
D-January is a time for “new beginnings.”
The Billionaire Wins the Game by Melody Anne
Book one in Billionaire Bachelors and the first I have read of this series
GOODREADS AUTHOR
20.6 Seasoned Reader - Susan's Task: I Love To Plan
I used:
Summer
10.4 -- The Sunshine State
Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom
Book is set in San Francisco, CA
GOODREADS AUTHOR
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas Films
Option 5.
MacRieve by Kresley Cole
Added to my TBR 11/5/13
GOODREADS AUTHOR
25.5 - Bluemoon's Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
D - the music
"It came upon a midnight clear"
A Touch of Midnight by Lara Adrian 182 pages
E - the gifts (any book)
Out of Turn by Tiffany Snow - 474 pages
Total pages = 656
GOODREADS AUTHORS x 2
Points this task: 160
Total points: 160
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 9
Goodreads authors: 9
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
10.2 Sochi Sidekicks
The Kill Order by James Dashner
There are flames on the cover.
10.9 White Sale!
A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
The author's name and title are white on the cover.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 120
The Kill Order by James DashnerThere are flames on the cover.
10.9 White Sale!
A Storm of Swords by George R.R. MartinThe author's name and title are white on the cover.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 120
Task #5.4 -- In the ConservatoryThe Wedding by Julie Garwood
Flowers on the cover
Points this Post: 5
Totals:
Total Points: 90
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Total Tasks Completed: 10
Total Books Read: 10
15.3 - Happy Valentine’s Day!Help Thread
Option 1:
A. The Interestings BOth T and I are in the word Valentines.
B. The Supreme Macaroni CompanyThis book is by ****GOodreads Author********Adriana Trigiani. "A" and "T" are in the word valentines.
Both these books were approved on the help thread.
Points: 100
Books read: 8
Tasks completed: 7
GR authors: 4
Big Books: 1
Pages read: 3203
Mod
5.9 -- In the Cellar
set in Portugal, country #2
Pereira Declares by Antonio Tabucchi
15.8 - No Time to Waste.
shortest on TBR
The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly: A Novel by Sun-mi Hwang
25.9 - Alison's Task: All Things New
option 1- new-to-me GR author
The Book of Jonas by Stephen Dau
Stephen Dau is a new-to-me author.
option 3- new series #1
Death of a Nationalist, Tejada #1 by Rebecca Pawel
This a a new-to-me series
total = 425
Stacey
5.6 In the Billiard Room
The Wonder Woman Chronicles, Vol. 2
#2 in a series
5.7 In the Hall
Building Stories
Last name (Ware) is 4 letters
10.5 Speakeasy Required
Their Eyes Were Watching God
The exact years of the novel aren't specified, but it takes place over several years leading up to the climactic event, the Okeechobee Hurricane - which took place in 1928. So it's primarily set in the 1920s.
10.6 SWLAT
Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened
10.7 Flip the Page
January First: A Child's Descent into Madness and Her Father's Struggle to Save Her
****GR AUTHOR****
20.3 Solo and Ensemble
Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage: Stories
I chose Option 1
20.5 Bigger is Better
The Silver Linings Playbook
Option E - football plays a significant role in the plot.
****GR AUTHOR****
20.7 Shorter is Sweeter
After the Apocalypse
Option 2 - SF genre
20.9 Moderator's Pet
Night Film
Option 2A - Horror genre
****GR AUTHOR****
20.10 Group Reads
Fangirl
I have posted in the discussion thread.
****GR AUTHOR****
25.7 Don't Be Clueless
Clue 1 - Lady Oracle
Clue 3 - Othello (occurs primarily on the island of Cyprus)
New points: 165
Total points: 165
5.6 In the Billiard Room
The Wonder Woman Chronicles, Vol. 2
#2 in a series
5.7 In the Hall
Building Stories
Last name (Ware) is 4 letters
10.5 Speakeasy Required
Their Eyes Were Watching God
The exact years of the novel aren't specified, but it takes place over several years leading up to the climactic event, the Okeechobee Hurricane - which took place in 1928. So it's primarily set in the 1920s.
10.6 SWLAT
Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened
10.7 Flip the Page
January First: A Child's Descent into Madness and Her Father's Struggle to Save Her
****GR AUTHOR****
20.3 Solo and Ensemble
Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage: Stories
I chose Option 1
20.5 Bigger is Better
The Silver Linings Playbook
Option E - football plays a significant role in the plot.
****GR AUTHOR****
20.7 Shorter is Sweeter
After the Apocalypse
Option 2 - SF genre
20.9 Moderator's Pet
Night Film
Option 2A - Horror genre
****GR AUTHOR****
20.10 Group Reads
Fangirl
I have posted in the discussion thread.
****GR AUTHOR****
25.7 Don't Be Clueless
Clue 1 - Lady Oracle
Clue 3 - Othello (occurs primarily on the island of Cyprus)
New points: 165
Total points: 165
25.6 – Elizabeth B’s Task: Sochi 2014 – Hot. Cool. Yours I live in the US, so I chose:
Mexico:
The Hummingbird's Daughter by Luis Alberto Urrea
Poland:
The Beautiful Mrs. Seidenman by Andrzej Szczypiorski
+25 Points
Grand Total: 215
15.7 - Professor Plum? Miss Scarlet?U tri kod Kandinskog
by Jelena Lengold
color 'gold' in author's name: Jelena LenGOLD
Points this task: 15
Total points: 65
Task completed: 5
Goodread authors: 1
Big Books: 500(0), 750(0), 1000(0)
10.7 Flip the Page: Read a book with the day of the week in the titleSunday Money: A Year Inside the NASCAR Circuit
Total Task Points to Date: 120
Oma12295.7 -- In the Hall
Read a book written by an author with 4 letters in their first, middle, or last name (as listed on the book's GRs main page).
Finn Family Moomintroll by TOVE Jansson
10.5 - Speakeasy
Read a book first published during the era: 1919-1933
Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons
15.6 - Happy Birthday, Jim!
Read a book the title of which contains a word of at least 4 letters from the title of one of the songs from the The Doors.
The song title is "Light My Fire"
Frozen Fire by James D. Houston
Points:235/1035
Tasks: 17/59
GR Authors: 6
Big Books:(1)500 pages; ()750 + pages
25.8 - Oma1229's Task: Children Make Christmas Fun!
Option 3: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine was the Newberry Honor book for 1998.
Option 4: Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie features pirates.
Both these books have the genre Childrens on their main page, and they are both over 100 pages.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 145
Option 3: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine was the Newberry Honor book for 1998.
Option 4: Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie features pirates.
Both these books have the genre Childrens on their main page, and they are both over 100 pages.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 145
Task 20.4 - Ode to Joy3. Read a book with exactly 3 E's in the title excluding the subtitle AND author combined.
Lady of the Snakes (2008) by Rachel Pastan (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 308 pages)
1: the
2:Snakes
3: Rachel
**** Goodreads Author **** Rachel Pastan
130 + 20 = 150
Tasks Completed: 9
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 130 + 20 = 150
Books read: 11
Pages read: 3,522
Read but not claimed: 4
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Eepa5.8 In the Study
Read a book about writing or one that features a writer.
A Boy and His Dragon by R. Cooper
Philbert the dragon is historian who writes history books. Approved in the help thread, post #57
R. Cooper is GR author.
20.2 Mystery Sub-genres
Read a book that has one of mystery sub-genres on the main book page.
The Island
by Lisa HenryMystery -> Crime
Approved in the help thread, post #2
Lisa Henry is new to me author.
Lisa Henry is GR author.
20.5 Out With The Old And In With The New!
Option A: Read a book that has been on your TBR shelf for at least one year.
Look Away Silence by Edward C. Patterson
Paperback version has 286 pages.
Book was added on my tbr 29th of November 2012 and read 18th of December 2013.
It was the first time I read this book. And probably the last too as I cried over 50% of the book due to the subject.
Points this post: 45
Total points: 165
GR author tickets: 12
Task #10.9 - White Sale!The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood
book with something white on the cover - White background
Points this Post: 10
Totals:
Total Points: 100
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(0), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 11
Total Books Read: 11
Elizabeth B15.3. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Option 2: Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh (A,L and N,S can be found in vALeNtineS)
15.7. Professor Plum? Miss Scarlet?
The Time Between by Karen White (white is a color)
25.8 - Oma1229's Task: Children Make Christmas Fun!
Opt 1:
Opt 3: award winning book The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963
30.2 Ty's Task: Absolute Zero
A:Warprize (approved at the task thread)
B:Web of Lies (K scale-400 pg)
Points this post: 85
Total points:185+85=270
Tasks: 13+4=17
Delicious Dee15.6 - Happy Birthday, Jim!
To Walk the Night - E.S. Moore (GR Author) - Song - End of the Night
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 305
Goodreads Authors: 14
25.10 Nutcracker tradition Carrie's Run: A Homeland Novel by Andrew Kaplan - option 2/ author initials found in Tchaikovsky
Tout Sweet: Hanging Up My High Heels For A New Life In Rural France by Karen Wheeler- option 4/ set in France
Task points 25
Total points 190
BB tickets 2
Nick KY5.1 The Kitchen I read The Home Creamery: Make Your Own Fresh Dairy Products; Easy Recipes for Butter, Yogurt, Sour Cream, Creme Fraiche, Cream Cheese, Ricotta, and More! by Kathy Farrell-Kingsley.
30.6 Kate S's Beginnings and Endings -- I chose Option 1: Best Lines.
Book 1. from the "Stylist" list http://www.stylist.co.uk/life/the-bes..., I chose The Dain Curse by Dashiell Hammett, with the opening line: “It was a diamond all right, shining in the grass half a dozen feet from the the blue brick wall.”
Book 2. from the "Stylist" list of best closing lines http://www.stylist.co.uk/life/the-bes..., I chose Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, with the last line: "She had started to cry softly. Odenigbo took her in his arms."
In truth, neither of those lines read especially great to me. But in context of their respective novels, they mean something more interesting than what they are.
Points This Post: 35
Total Points So Far: 340
Sheila20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Tea's Task: Mystery Sub-genres
Bookmarked For Death by Lorna Barrett(author is new to me as of the winter challenge)
Total = 385
Janice CA5.4 -- In the Conservatory
Concierge Confidential: The Gloves Come Off—and the Secrets Come Out! Tales from the Man Who Serves Millionaires, Moguls, and Madmen by Michael Fazio
+5
total: 45
tasks: 4
books: 4
Tea10.4 - A Really Big Show
My Fair Captain by J.L. Langley
- word: my
25.5 - Bluemoon's Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
A. THE DECORATIONS
Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh (348 pages)
- N & S an be found in DECORATIONS
*** Nalini Singh is GR author ***
C. THE MOVIES
A Noble Radiance by Donna Leon (277 pages)
- author's name is Donna
348 + 277 = 625 pages
Points This Post: 35
Total points: 315
Tasks Completed: 18
Total Books Read: 24
Goodreads Authors: 17
Big Books: 500 (/), 750 (/), 1000 (/)
Jessica PDX20.4 - Lorna's Task - Ode to Joy
Option 3
by A.S.A. HarrisonPoints This Post: 20
Total Points: 435
Jayme VA20.3 - Best Review - Band Director Terry's Task: Solo and Ensemble
Ensemble Option 1: A Bit on the Side by William Trevor
This is a collection of 12 short stories by Trevor.
20.10 - Group Reads
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
My post is post #33.
Rainbow Rowell is a goodreads author.
Points this post: 40
Total points: 200
GR Authors: John Searles, Alafair Burke, Debbie Macomber, Nicholas Sparks, Liane Moriarty, Matt Haig, Rainbow Rowell
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)
Nikki B10.7 Flip the Page: Read a book with the day of the week in the title
Sunday Money: A Year Inside the NASCAR Circuit
Total Task Points to Date: 120
Rudy20.2 Rookie at the Top-Tea's Task: Mystery Sub-genresThe Silent WifebyA.S.A. Harrisongenre-mystery>crime; new author
20.8 It's My Birthday!:Skandia's Task:Famous December Birthdays!
Option/Birthdays- Woody Allen -Burial RitesbyHannah Kentauthor name Hannah
Points this Post: 40
Total Points:155
Books:10
Tasks:8
15.1 - The Murder happened in the _____ with a __________.Book A: In The
Diamond In The Rough by Diana Palmer
Book B: With the
Sparks Fly with the Billionaire by Marion Lennox
20.1. Most Improved Player - Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Check...And Mate!
Option 3.A Purple Cover
by Jessica ShirvingtonJessica Shirvington is a Goodreads author
25.9 - Alison's Task: All Things New
Option 1: New to me author M. Leighton
Down to You M. Leighton
M. Leighton is a Goodreads Author
Option 3: New Series: Courtship Wars
To Pleasure A Lady by Nicole Jordan
Nicole Jordan is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 60
Total points: 320
Tasks completed: 16
Books read: 23
Goodreads authors: 14
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
10.1 Get a Clue: LUmbErjaCk in Love by Penny Watson (has CLUE in title)***Penny Watson is a Goodreads Author***
10.4 A Really Big Show: it had to be YOU by Jill Shalvis (song "she loves YOU")
***Jill Shalvis is a Goodreads Author***
10.8 Take the Plunge! Moosed Up (ebook verification thread #1996) by Tiffinie Helmer (set in Alaska)
***Tiffinie Helmer is a Goodreads Author***
15.6 Happy Birthday, Jim! Take What You Want (ebook verification thread #2245) by Jeanette Grey (song "TAKE it as it comes")
***Jeanette Grey is a Goodreads Author***
25.4 Snow Is a Four Letter Word:
Option 1: Melting Ms Frost by Kat Black ("Frost" in title)
***Kat Black is a Goodreads Author***
Option 2: Sirens in Bliss(ebook verification thread #3027) by Sophie Oak (authors initials in SNOW)
***Sophie Oak is a Goodreads Author***
Total Points this Post: 70
Total Points in Challenge: 420
Books Read: 37
Tasks Completed: 28
GR Authors: 29
Big Book Tickets: 500+(2); 750+(0); 1000+(1)
Lindy-Lanetask 30.4 beyond comparison!
*src member selected was "lindy s."
book A from "lindy s." comparison read list vs my tbr list:
Hope by Lori Copeland
book B from "lindy s." "other books we have in common not on my shelves that she has read and rated":
A Seaside Christmasby Sherryl Woods
Points this post: 30
Total points: 200
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500+(1) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 14
I completed: 5.6 -- In the Billiards Room
by reading:
A Monstrous Regiment of Women by Laurie R King. It is #2 in the Mary Russell series.
Tasks Complete:5
Total Points: 55
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 500+(1), 750+(), 1000+()
I completed:20.5 - Bigger is Better - Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!
by reading:
The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen
This satisfies Option A as it was added to my TBR list April 16, 2011
Tasks Complete:6
Total Points: 75
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 500+(1) 750+() 1000+()
15.1 - The Murder happened in the _____ with a __________.
➥ Book 1 must include the phrase “in the” in the title/subtitle.
The Boy In The Striped Pajamas by John Boyne **Claiming Goodreads Author**
➥ Book 2 must include the phrase “with a” or "with the" in the title/subtitle.
Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier **Claiming Goodreads Author**
Totals for challenge:
Points this task: 15
Total points: 225
Tasks completed: 25
Books read: 25
Goodreads authors: 4
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
➥ Book 1 must include the phrase “in the” in the title/subtitle.
The Boy In The Striped Pajamas by John Boyne **Claiming Goodreads Author** ➥ Book 2 must include the phrase “with a” or "with the" in the title/subtitle.
Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier **Claiming Goodreads Author**Totals for challenge:
Points this task: 15
Total points: 225
Tasks completed: 25
Books read: 25
Goodreads authors: 4
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Mod
I read Ten Years in the Tub: A Decade Soaking in Great Books - Books about books is a main page genre.
20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy
I chose option 2 and read The Crypt Thief: A Hugo Marston Novel - 3 word title, each word is one syllable.
20.8 - It's My Birthday!: Skandia's Task: Famous December Birthdays!
I chose option 4, December 21, and read First Family. There are 2 Fs in GRIFFITH JOYNER. The book has 449 pages, so exceeds the minimum page requirement.
Points this post: 45
Total points: 340
Lulu20.1 -- Check…and Mate!
OPTION #2B:
Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie
Ann Leckie is a Goodreads author.
This is the first in the Imperial Radch series, as marked on its main page. The book is over 225 pages.
20.6 -- I Love to Plan
Using Summer 15.4 -- Get to the Finish Line. OPTION #2: Read one book with at least 400 pages.
Love Minus Eighty by Will McIntosh
Will McIntosh is a Goodreads author.
My copy of this book has 402 pages.
Points this post: 40
Total points: 190
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 14
Goodreads authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Suzannesea20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Susan's Task - I Love To Plan
I chose Task 10.4 The Sunshine State from Summer 2013. I did not complete this task - or any others - during the Summer 2013 season.
Play Nice by Gemma Halliday is set in California and has 272 pages.
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas Films
Option 3.B
Sovereign by C.J. Sansom is the third book in the Matthew Shardlake series. It has 583 pages.
This post: 40 points
Total to date: 260 points
Natalie CH5.2 - In the Library
read a book with "books about books" listed as genre:
Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them by Francine Prose
points this post: 5
total points: 225
Big Book Tickets: 4
GRA Tickets: 5
30.2 Absolute ZeroA -- I read Parasite by Mira Grant which has both science fiction and fantasy as genres on the main page.
** BIG BOOKS TICKET - 504 PAGES **
C -- I read The Crypt Thief: A Hugo Marston Novel by Mark Pryor -- "thief" is the word from the quote
** GOODREADS AUTHOR TICKET **
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 115
10.6 - SWLATThick as Thieves by Tali Spencer has humor as a genre on the main page.
20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy
Play Me, I’m Yours by Madison Parker meets Option 1 requirement: symphony instrument (piano) on the cover.
[Task Verified at 41]
*** Tali Spencer is a Goodreads Author ***
*** Madison Parker is a Goodreads Author ***
Points this Post: 30
Goodreads Author(s): 2
TOTAL
Total Points to Date: 515
Total Tasks Completed: 32
Total Goodreads Authors: 33
JeniferTask 20.9 Love of Christmas Movies
option 2: horror genre
Snowblind by Christopher Golden (320 pages)
The top genre on this books main GR page is "horror".
*This was an advanced readers copy and will be published on January 21, 2014
Christopher Golden is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 20
Grand Total = 180 pts
GR authors = 7
BEKKA - 10.2 - Sochi SidekicksFor this task, I read “
” by Roy Adkins and Lesley Adkins, since it has flames / fire on the cover. Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 10
Total Points Earned to Date: 85
Pages Read this Challenge: 343
Total Pages Read to Date: 1635
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 6
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Divergent (other topics)A Royal Pain (other topics)
Fangirl (other topics)
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (other topics)
Claimed! (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Rainbow Rowell (other topics)Catherynne M. Valente (other topics)
Veronica Roth (other topics)
Rhys Bowen (other topics)
Eowyn Ivey (other topics)
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Option 3 - 3 E's in the title AND author combined
Burning Paradise by Robert Charles Wilson
This post: 20 points
Total to Date = 110 points
//Big Book Tickets: 0
//GR Authors: 3