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message 801: by Julie (new)

Julie Julie P

20.4 Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy

Option 3
Requirement: Read a book with exactly 3 E's in the title & author's name

Mortal Fear by Greg Iles

*Claiming one (1) Big Book Ticket*

Points this task: 20
Total points: 150
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 8
Pages read: 2750
Goodreads Author Tickets: 6
Big Book Tickets: 500+ (1) 750+ (0) 1000+ (0)



message 802: by Mai (new)

Mai (jeanphoenix) | 763 comments Mai

15.6 - Happy Birthday, Jim!

Title contains a word in the title of a song by The Doors: "End of the Night"

Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut

20.1. Most Improved Player - Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Check...And Mate!

3. A bishop: Option A - Read a book with a purple cover.

God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut
God Bless You, Mr. Rosewaterby Kurt Vonnegut

25.3 - Sandy's Task: Settlers of Catan

Option 2. Read a book with a road or a building on the cover

The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera
The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera

Option 3: Book by an author born under Aries (3/21 - 4/19)

Actors Anonymous by James Franco

He was born on April 19

Points this post: 60
Total Points: 285
Tasks Completed: 17
Books Read: 22
GR Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()


message 803: by Pamela Su (new)

Pamela Su (thebluebaroness) | 247 comments 10.7 - Flip the Page

Six Ways from Sunday by Mercy Celeste has SUNDAY in the title.

30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute Zero

Option A: A Solid Core of Alpha by Amy Lane has both FANTASY and SCIENCE FICTION as genres on the main page.

Option B: Forever by Tinnean has 350 pages [paperback], meeting the Celsius requirement (0 plus allowed digits 1,2,3,5,7).

*** Mercy Celeste is a Goodreads Author ***
*** Amy Lane is a Goodreads Author ***
*** Tinnean is a Goodreads Author ***

Points this Post: 40
Goodreads Author(s): 3

TOTAL
Total Points to Date: 555
Total Tasks Completed: 34
Total Goodreads Authors: 36


message 804: by Bluemoon (last edited Jan 05, 2014 06:26AM) (new)

Bluemoon (bluemoon286) | 1797 comments 20.9 - LOVE OF CHRISTMAS FILMS

OPTION 5 - The Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley which was added to my TBR March 5, 2013 and has 432 pages.




Susanna Kearsley is a Goodreads Author.





25.9 - ALL THINGS NEW

OPTION 1 - Glow by Jessica Maria Tuccelli who is a new author for me.


OPTION 2 - Starry Night: A Christmas Novel by Debbie Macomber which was published October 8, 2013.






Jessica Maria Tuccelli and Debbie Macomber are both Goodreads Authors.






TOTAL POINTS - 270
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 16
BIG BOOKS - 3


message 805: by Mary Beth (new)

Mary Beth (lifelovebooks) | 94 comments MB
10.1 Get a clue - c L U E found in sCoUndrELs Perfect Scoundrels by Ally Carter pages 352

total points 160
total pages 4087
tasks completed 10
books read 12


message 806: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments Sheila


15.6 - Happy Birthday, Jim!

Through the Evil Days A Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mystery by Julia Spencer-Fleming Through the Evil Days: A Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mystery by Julia Spencer-Fleming

(Break On Through - Track 1)




25.3 - Sandy's Task: Settlers of Catan - love this game!

I rolled a 2 and a 6

Option 2: Starry Night A Christmas Novel by Debbie Macomber Starry Night: A Christmas Novel by Debbie Macomber approved for length in help thread # 15 here
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

AND

Option 6. Big Girl Panties by Stephanie Evanovich Big Girl Panties by Stephanie Evanovich (Initials SE)



Total Points = 475



message 807: by Laura (new)

Laura | 102 comments LDB

15.10 CELEBRATE!
Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela
In honor of Mandela's recent passing.

Total points: 35
Books read: 2
Pages read: 1,000


message 808: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 5.2 - In the Library

I read a book shelved as "Books About Books":

Weird Things Customers Say in Bookstores by Jen Campbell

**Jen Campbell is a Goodreads author!!**

Points this task: 5
Total points: 145
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 13
Pages read: 3576
Goodreads authors: 10
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 809: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 20.10 - Group Reads

I read:

Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas

**Lisa Kleypas is a Goodreads author!!**

I have also posted in the book's discussion thread.

Points this task: 20
Total points: 165
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 14
Pages read: 3951
Goodreads authors: 11
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 810: by Lindsey (new)

Lindsey (mamamunky) | 185 comments Lindsey A - Post #1

20.9 - Moderator's Pet Option 5.
Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison - Added to my TBR on January 3rd, 2014 (I added it the day I finished it.)

30.3 - Sassafrass's Task: Readers Also Enjoyed
Book A: And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini
Book B: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

Points these tasks: 50
Total: 50
GR authors: 2
Books read:2
Tasks Done: 2


message 811: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 25.4 - Snow is a Four Letter Word

I decided to do options 1 and 4.

For option 1, I read a book with "Cold" in the title:

A Cold Day For Murder by Dana Stabenow

For option 4, I read a book set pretty equally in Alaska and North Dakota:

The Royal Pain by MaryJanice Davidson

**Both Dana Stabenow and MaryJanice Davidson are Goodreads authors!!**

Points this task: 25
Total points: 190
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 16
Pages read: 4469
Goodreads authors: 13
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 812: by Dionisia (new)

Dionisia (therabidreader) | 329 comments Completed Task 5.2 -- In the Library by reading

The Library at Night by Alberto Manguel


My Challenge Total = 55 points
Big Book = 1 ticket
Goodreads Author = 3 tickets


message 813: by Lindsey (new)

Lindsey (mamamunky) | 185 comments Lindsey A - Post #2 (Sorry I was still trying to figure out where to fit books in)

25.9 - Alison's Task: All Things New
Option #1: The Astor Orphan: A Memoir by GR author Alexandra Aldrich
Option #2: The Ghost Bride first published August 16, 2013

Points these tasks: 25
Total: 75
GR authors: 4
Books read:4
Tasks Done: 3


message 814: by Emily (new)

Emily | 782 comments Boston Kate

20.10 Group Reads - 2013 YA

Fangirl

posted in message 35 of discussion thread


Points this post: 20
Total points: 85
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 6


message 815: by Christine (last edited Jan 05, 2014 01:54PM) (new)

Christine (cmj75) | 10 comments Christine J

Task 5.1 In The Kitchen

Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky

Points this task: 5
Total points: 5


message 816: by Natalie (new)

Natalie  | 151 comments Natalie CH

20.6 Seasoned Reader - Susan's Task: I Love To Plan

For this task I chose "15.10 No more homework" from the summer challenge: read a book of your choice.

I've joined this group in November and have therefore not completed this task before.

Atonement by Ian McEwan
The book has 372 pages.

points this post: 20
total points: 260
Big book tickets: 4
GRA Tickets: 6
tasks completed: 16/59





message 817: by KarenF (new)

KarenF (cleocleveland) | 266 comments KAREN F

20.3 Ode to Joy

Option 3: The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa

Es in "The", "Daughter" and "Julie" and nowhere else

**Julie Kagawa is a Goodreads Author**

20.6 I Love to Plan

I did not complete task 10.4 Back by Request - Labor Day in the Fall Challenge (but I did plan my book!)

Raven Cursed by Faith Hunter

353 Pages

**Faith Hunter is a Goodreads Author**

Points this Post: 40
Total Challenge Points: 170
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)


message 818: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!

Option B Read a book by a favorite author
How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny

Points this post: 20
Total points: 355


message 819: by Karen Michele (new)

Karen Michele Burns (klibrary) | 2062 comments 25.4 – Donna Jo’s Task: Snow Is a Four Letter Word

1. Pick a book with a winter weather word in the title or subtitle: Frost

Songs of Willow Frost by Jamie Ford

4. Using a purely arbitrary list, read a book primarily set in what I think of when I think of a cold country: Sweden:

The Fifth Woman by Henning Mankell

+25 Points

Grand Total: 270


message 820: by Tanya (last edited Jan 05, 2014 03:09PM) (new)

Tanya D (mtlbookworm) | 144 comments TANYA D

25.6- Sochi 2014 Hot. Cool. Yours

Book 1:The Museum of Innocenceby Orhan PamukSet in Turkey (Asia)
Claiming ONE BIG BOOK ticket for 562 pages

Book 2:The Rosie Projectby Graeme Simsion Set in Australia (Oceania)

I live in Quebec, Canada

30.1- Riddle Me This

Book 1: Rolled a 2- Voyagerby Diana Gabaldon

Claiming THREE BIG BOOK tickets for 1059 pages

Claiming ONE GOODREADS AUTHOR ticket for Diana Gabaldon


Book 2: Rolled a 6-Astonishing Splashes of Colour by Clare Morall


Points: 55
Big Book Tickets: 4
Goodreads Author Tickets: 1
Books Read: 4 (2302 pgs)


message 821: by Wanda (new)

Wanda (wanda71) | 1770 comments Oma1229

15.2 - The Old and the New

Book 1 –Read a book by an author who’s an “old favorite” of yours.

The Tale of Castle Cottage by Susan Wittig Albert

Claiming Susan Albert as GR author

Book 2 – Read a book by an author who is new to you.

Return of the Rose by Theresa Ragan

Claiming Theresa Ragan as GR author

Points:250/1035
Tasks: 18/59
GR Authors: 8
Big Books:(1)500 pages; ()750 + pages



message 822: by Sue (new)

Sue (suetinge) | 1578 comments 15.8 - No Time to Waste.

One of 10 shortest books on TBR that meet SRC guidelines

The Pursuit of Happiness: 21 Spiritual Rules to Success by ***Goodreads Author Jennifer O'Neill

Points this post: 15
Total Points: 55
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 5
GoodReads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ ()


message 823: by Apoorv (new)

Apoorv  Moghe (goodreadscomapoorv) | 52 comments 5.2 - In the Library
Read a book with the genre "books about books" on its main page.

Book Read : Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops
Author : Jen Campbell
** Jen Campbell is a GOODREADS AUTHOR **

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5.7 - In the Hall
Read a book written by an author with 4 letters in their first, middle, or last name.

Book Read : The City of Devi
Author : Manil Suri

Identification : Author's last name SURI is a 4-Lettered word.

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10.9 - White Sale !
Read a book with something white on the cover.
Required: Include the cover when you post and identify the white thing.

Book Read : Getting a Grip On My Body, My Mind, My Self by Monica Seles
Author : Monica Seles

Identification : The BACKGROUND and Monica's INNER TOP is WHITE.

----------------------------------------------------

Books Read : 3
Points this post: 20
Goodreads Authors : 1
Pages Read : 761

Total Points: 20
Tasks Completed: 3
Total Books Read: 3
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Pages Read : 761
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)



message 824: by Sassafrass (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 891 comments 20.2 Mystery Sub-genres: Killer Cupcakes by Leighann Dobbs (has "Mystery > Cozy Mystery" on the main page)
***Leighann Dobbs is a Goodreads Author and is also new to me***




20.3 Solo and Ensemble: I chose option 1 and read The Indie Eclective: The Holiday Collection (ebook verification thread #3027) by Talia Jager (approved in Task Help thread)
***Talia Jager is a Goodreads Author***




20.5 Out With The Old And In With The New! I chose option D and read Searching for Someday (384 pages) by Jennifer Probst (Searching For #1)
***Jennifer Probst is a Goodreads Author***




30.4 Beyond Comparison: I used SRC member and my GR friend Fran for my books and read
Book A: Reaper's Property by Joanna Wylde (this was rated by Fran and I had it on my TBR)
***Joanna Wylde is a Goodreads Author***

Book B: Temporary Bliss by B.J. Harvey (This was under that "See what other books you have in common" option at the bottom of the page)
***B.J. Harvey is a Goodreads Author***



Total Points this Post: 90
Total Points in Challenge: 540
Books Read: 44
Tasks Completed: 33
GR Authors: 36
Big Book Tickets: 500+(3); 750+(0); 1000+(1)


message 825: by Lacy (last edited Jan 05, 2014 06:30PM) (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 161 comments Lacy Stewart

20.2 - Mystery Sub-genres
In Deep Voodoo
Author is new to me - Help thread approved #31

25.9 - All Things New
Option 1: October Baby
New to me author and goodreads author
Option 4: Revealed

30.3 - Readers also enjoyed
Seduction and Snacks
-----> Checkmate - 11/24/13

30.1 Riddle me This
Rolled 1 & 3
Option 1: Making Promises Making Promises (Promises, #2) by Amy Lane - car
Option 3: Rock Chick Reckoning #6 - Singing

Points this Post: 105
Total Points: 150



message 826: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer | 86 comments Jenn IL

10.1 Get a Clue

The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane: A Novel by Kelly Harms

thE good LUCk girls of shipwreck lane

***Goodreads Author***

20.4 Author!Author!-Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy

Option 3. Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood

3 E's...2 in Sweet and 1 in Julie

20.5 Bigger is Better-Shawn H's Task: Out with the Old and in with the New!

Option C. True Love by Jude Deveraux

464 pages!

20.9 Moderator's Pet-Michael's Task: Love of Christmas Films

Option 3. Christmas Bliss by Mary Kay Andrews

Points This Post: 70
Total Points: 80
Tasks Completed: 5
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(0);750+(0);1000+(0)


Theresa~OctoberLace (octoberlace) | 119 comments Theresa~OctoberLace

20.8 - It's My Birthday!: Skandia's Task: Famous December Birthdays!
Option 1) December 1 – Woody Allen - Read a book with one of these exact words found in the title, subtitle or author's name: Oscar, Annie, Hall, Hannah, sisters, midnight, Paris.

Burial Rites by Hannah Kent 1/5/14

The author's name is Hannah.

***Claiming One Goodreads Author Ticket***
Hannah Kent is a Goodreads Author.


This post: 20 points

Total to Date = 300 points.
Big Book Tickets to date: 7
Goodreads Author Tickets to date: 5


message 828: by Anne (Booklady) (new)

Anne  (Booklady) Molinarolo (wwwgoodreadscomAnneMolinarolo) | 754 comments Anne (Booklady)



15.6 - Happy Birthday, Jim!

Word: Song from Track 5 "Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)"

Home Song by Thomas Kinkade



20.3 - Best Review - Band Director Terry's Task: Solo and Ensemble

Short Stories 43 users

**Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

**Big Book: Fairy Tales is 688 Pages**




30.4 - Dlmrose's Task: Beyond Comparison

SRC Member: Kathy G

Book A: Gone Girl by *Gillian Flynn

Book B: Sam's Letters to Jennifer by *James Patterson

*Gillian Flynn is a Goodreads Author*
*James Patterson is a Goodreads Author*





Points in This Task: 65
Goodreads Authors in This Post: 2
Big Book Tickets in This Post: 1
Pages Read in This Post: 1754









Totals:
Total Points: 235
Total Goodreads Authors: 10
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(1), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 15/59
Total Books Read: 18
Total Pages Read in Winter 2013-14 SRC: 7372



message 829: by Maria (new)

Maria | 19 comments MARIA L

Task #15.10 - Celebrate
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

20/1010 points

no tickets please!

thanks :-)


message 830: by Deborah (new)

Deborah | 1667 comments Post #13

20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy

3) Falling to Pieces by Vannetta Chapman EEE Two in title 1 in author

Vannetta Chapman is a GR author

Points this task: 20
Total: 210
GR authors: 10
Books read:16
Tasks Done: 13


message 831: by SthTx Dawn (new)

SthTx Dawn (dawn99) | 114 comments dawn99


10.10 'Tis the Season

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens




20.4 Ode to Joy

Mindblind by Jennifer Roy Mindblind by Jennifer Roy

option 1-orchestra instrument on cover - approved




30.6 Kate S's Task: Beginnings and Endings
I chose option 1 Best Lines.

Book A chosen from 100 Best First Lines from Novels

The Last Good Kiss by James Crumley


Book B chosen from 100 Best Last Lines from Novels

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott



Total this post: 60
Challenge Total: 150


message 832: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 817 comments 10.1 - Get a Clue
The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic by Emily Croy Barker (Goodreads author)
BIG BOOK TICKET: 563 pgs
C=magiC, L=reaL, U&E=gUidE

10.10 'Tis The Season
Wolfsbane and Mistletoe by Carrie Vaughn (Goodreads author), et al.
"Holiday" is on the book main page

15.4 - Whodunit?
Option 2: Hiding Gladys by Lee Mims
"Mystery" is listed on book main page, and author first name matches Lee Ving (Mr. Boddy) from the movie

20.3 - Best Review - Band Director Terry's Task: Solo and Ensemble
Option 2: Dogs and Goddesses by Jennifer Crusie (Goodreads author), et al.
Book is a collaboration by three authors

25.8 - Oma1229's Task: Children Make Christmas Fun!
Option 1: Many Waters by Madeleine L’Engle
Book cover has pelicans, horses, and lion on the cover - book approved in help thread, 359 pgs
Many Waters (The Time Quintet, #4) by Madeleine L'Engle
Option 3: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming
Book won the Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award (1967), approved in help thread, 149 pgs

Total Points This Post: 80
Total Tasks This Post: 5
Goodreads Authors This Post: 3
Grand Total Points: 80/1035
Total Books Read: 6
Tasks Completed: 5/58
Total Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets This Post: 1
Total Big Book Tickets: 1


message 833: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 817 comments 30.1 - Ms Anderson's Task: Riddle Me This
Rolled 3: Mumbo Gumbo by Jerrilyn Farmer
Main character is a caterer, and I love to cook
Rolled 6: Law Man by Kristen Ashley (Goodreads author)
BIG BOOK TICKET: 544 pgs
Book of my choice

30.3 - Sassafrass's Task: Readers Also Enjoyed
Book A: In Deep Voodoo by Stephanie Bond
Book B: The Huntress by Dorothy McFalls (Goodreads author)
Found on the "Readers also enjoy list" on 11/24/13 (book also approved in help thread). Ebook approved in approval thread here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

30.4 - Dlmrose's Task: Beyond Comparison
Book A: Dark Witch by Nora Roberts
SRC member ~Leslie~ gave the book 5 stars, was on my TBR shelf
Book B: Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep (Goodreads author)
SRC member ~Leslie~ rated the book 4 stars, was not on any of my shelves

30.6 - Kate S's Task: Beginnings and Endings
Option 3, Book A: Awaken the Highland Warrior by Anita Clenney (Goodreads author)
Author's first full length published book
Book B: Fountain of Secrets by Anita Clenney (Goodreads author)
Author's most recent published book

Total Points This Post: 120
Total Tasks This Post: 4
Goodreads Authors This Post: 5
Grand Total Points: 200/1035
Total Books Read: 14
Tasks Completed: 9/58
Total Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Book Tickets This Post: 1
Total Big Book Tickets: 2


message 834: by Laurel (last edited Jan 06, 2014 05:07AM) (new)

Laurel (goodreadscomboddy_l) | 69 comments LAUREL CA

Task 10.2 Sochi Sidekicks
Read a book with one of the Olympic mascots on it. I chose fire/flames. In the Bones In the Bones by Renee Miller . I read the Kindle edition, with the paperback having 307 pages. There are only 2 editions listed in GR.
Renee is a GR author.
Big book tickets: 0
Total points this task: 10
Total points: 15


message 835: by Natalie (new)

Natalie  | 151 comments Natalie CH

15.1 - The Murder happened in the _____ with a __________.

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

and

Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier

Tracy Chevalier is a Goodreads Author.

points this post: 15
total points: 275
Big book tickets: 4
GRA tickets: 7
tasks completed: 17/59





message 836: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

25.8 - Oma1229's Task - Children Make Christmas Fun!

Option 1 - Lion on cover

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #2) by C.S. Lewis by C.S. Lewis

Option 3 - Nominated for an Anthony award in 2009

The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #2) by Trenton Lee Stewart by Trenton Lee Stewart

Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 475


message 837: by Susan A (new)

Susan A | 1662 comments 20.5 - Bigger is Better - Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!

Option D: New Series
Bound by Blood by Jourdan Lane ***GRA***
#1 in the Soul Mates series, this is a new book and series and author for me


Task 25.2 Bamaace83's Task: Christmas Memories!

Option 2: 3 letter word from We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Bad Case of Loving You
YOU is a word in the song

Option 4: drink on cover
Happy Endings by G.A. Hauser
champagne on the cover



Points this post: 20 + 25 = 45
Total Points: 465 + 45 = 510
GRA: 26 + 1 = 27


message 838: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F

Task 1o.9 White Sale!

Lollis Apple by Tomas Fleischmann by Tomas Fleischmann
The tile is white!!

Points this post:10
Total points:65
Books read:4
Gooodreads Authors:0
Tasks completed:4
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 839: by Denise (new)

Denise | 471 comments 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.

"Light My Fire"

Flesh and Blood So Cheap: The Triangle Fire and Its Legacy by Albert Marrin

Task total=15
Grand total=250


message 840: by Kristi (new)

Kristi (kristilarson) | 548 comments Kristi CO

20.5 Out With The Old And In With The New!
Option C: any book over 400 pages
Night Film by Marisha Pessl

Marisha Pessl is a Goodreads author
Night Film is a big book at 602 pgs

Points this post: 20
Total points: 165
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 9
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500=2, 750=0, 1000=0


message 841: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1160 comments Elizabeth B

5.8 -- In the Study
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (MC is a writer)

25.1 - Andy P's Task: Pick a Pair
Opt 2: book 1: Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit, also published as Bertie Wooster Sees It Through
book 2: translated book Night, first published in Yiddish as Un di Velt Hot Geshvign and in French as La Nuit, translated in english and published in the US as Night

Points this post: 30
Total points:325+30=355
Tasks: 20+2=22


message 842: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 10.7 - Flip the Page

I read a book with the name of three months in the title:

The Extraordinary Secrets of April, May, & June by Robin Benway

**Robin Benway is a Goodreads author!!**

Points this task: 10
Total points: 200
Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 17
Pages read: 4751
Goodreads authors: 14
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 843: by Jayme Pendergraft (new)

Jayme Pendergraft | 762 comments Jayme VA

20.1. Most Improved Player - Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Check...And Mate!

Option 1A: The Pawn: Home Front by Kristin Hannah

The main character Jolene is an Army helicopter pilot and much of the story talks about her service and her return from the Iraq war. Home Front is 390 pages.

Kristin Hannah is a goodreads author.

Points this post: 20
Total points: 220
GR Authors: John Searles, Alafair Burke, Debbie Macomber, Nicholas Sparks, Liane Moriarty, Matt Haig, Rainbow Rowell, Kristin Hannah
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)


message 844: by Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Dlmrose | 18433 comments Mod
Dlmrose

20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Tea's Task: Mystery Sub-genres

Snow White Must Die by Nele Neuhaus

genre Mystery>Crime
Nele Neuhaus is a new-to-me author
(pet peeve- international series introduced to the US mid-series)

20.8 - It's My Birthday!: Skandia's Task: Famous December Birthdays!

option 3, classics genre (top genre 52 users)

The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers, 336 pages

30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute Zero

option 1, Science Fiction (124), Fantasy (1379) , Science Fiction Fantasy (98) top 3 genres

On a Pale Horse by Piers Anthony

option 3 "little palatable meat", little in title

The Killer of Little Shepherds: A True Crime Story and the Birth of Forensic Science by Douglas Starr

total = 495


message 845: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F

Task 5.7 In The Hall

I read Abandoned by Cody McFadyen
Author's first name has 4 letters CODY

Points this post:5
Total points:70
Books Read:5
Tasks completed:5
Goodreads Authors:0
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 846: by Rosemary (new)

Rosemary | 613 comments 15.6 - Happy Birthday Jim

The Cubs and Other Stories by Mario Vargas Llosa

Song: Break On Through (To The Other Side)
The word is 'other'

Points this post = 15

Total points = 280
Big Book tickets = 5
Goodreads Authors = 4


message 847: by Jean (new)

Jean | 122 comments 20.10 Group Read

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (Goodreads Author)
My comments are post #36 on the discussion thread.


25.4 Snow is a 4-letter word

#1. A winter weather word in the title: SNOW
Whiter Than SNOW by Sandra Dallas

#4. Book set in a cold country (Alaska)
Starry Night: A Christmas Novel by Debbie Macomber (Goodreads Author)

45 Points this post
95 total points

2 GR Autors this post
3 total GR Authors



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15.4 - Whodunit?

➥ Option 2:
Read one book that satisfies both A and B above.
A. Read a book with the genre "mystery" on its main page.
AND
B. Read a book whose author's first or last name matches the first or last name of an actor in the movie version of Clue.

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis American Psychoby Brett Easton Ellis (Eileen Brennan as Mrs. Peacock )


Totals for challenge:

Points this task: 15
Total points: 240
Tasks completed: 26
Books read: 26
Goodreads authors: 3
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


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Karen Michele Burns (klibrary) | 2062 comments 25.10 – Stacie MI’s Task: Nutcracker Tradition

Option 1. Read a book whose page number contains two of the following numbers: 1, 8, 9, 2. : 208 pages:

Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan

Option 4: *Tea from China: (Graphic Novels allowed for this task)

Boxers by Gene Luen Yang

+25 Points
Grand Total: 295


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Jenifer (jensamaha) | 355 comments Jenifer

Task 15.10 Celebrate!

Candide by Voltaire

Points this post: 15
Grand Total = 195 pts


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