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WINTER CHALLENGE 2013
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Winter Challenge 2013: Completed Tasks (Do Not Delete Posts)

task 5.2 in the library!
*read a book with the genre "books about books"
Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason by Nancy Pearl
*this is a GRA
Points this post: 5
Total points: 220
Goodreads Authors: 7Big Books: 500+(1) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 16

I, Monster
crime > true crime is listed as genre on main page
25.10 - Stacie MI’s Task: Nutcracker Tradition
Option 2: Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in TCHAIKOVSKY.
Borderline by T.A. Chase ***GRA***
approved for length SRC ebook verification line 216
Option 5: book whose cover shows someone all dressed up

approved in task help thread
approved for length SRC ebook verification line 179
Points this post: 15 + 25
Total Points: 550 + 40 = 590
GRA: 30 + 1 = 31

task 25.9 all things new!
*selected option #2:book no more than 6 months old by first pub date:
Dark Witch by Nora Roberts
*pub date 10.29.13; read 1.4.14
*selected option #3: new series: read book #1 of any series:
Comanche Moon (Comanche #1) by Catherine Anderson
Points this post: 25
Total points: 245
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books: 500+(1) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 17

20.5- Bigger is Better
I chose option B- Read a book by your favorite author. I read Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon
Claiming ONE GR AUTHOR TICKET for Diana Gabaldon
Claiming 3 BIG BOOK TICKETS since the book was 1070 pgs.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 75
Total GR Author tickets: 2
Total Big Book tickets: 7

option 3
The Book of Killowen
Erin Hart
thE book of killowEn by Erin hart
GOODREADS AUTHOR
this task 20 points
total points 220

5.4 -- In the Conservatory
Sycamore Row- John Grisham

Object: Tree
Points this challenge: 5
Total: 5

Fear Nothing by Lisa Gardner
25.1- Pick-A-Pair REPOST
Option 1
Book 1: Fireproof by Alex Kava- book #10 in Maggie O'Dell series
Book 2: One False Move by Alex Kava- Standalone by same author
***Claiming 2 GR tickets for Alex Kava***
25.5- These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things
A.

***Beth Albright is a GR Author***
E. Body CountP.D. Martin
Book of my choice- 400 pages
***P.D. Martin is a GR Author***
Books total 736 pages
25.9- All Things New
1. Help for the Haunted by John Searles - New GR author. Never read this author before
***John Searles is a GR author***
4.Stranded by Alex Kava- Alex is one of my favourite authors & this is her most recent book published in 2013
***Alex Kava is a GR author***
30.1-Riddle Me This
I rolled a 2 & 3
2. The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman- Book has over 50,000 ratings
***M.L.Stedman is a GR author***
3. A Fool and His Honey by Charlaine Harris- Lead character Aurora Teagarden is a librarian & so am I & my job is an activity I really enjoy doing. Surrounded by books all day
Points this post: 120
Total points: 370
Books Read: 25
Task completed: 18
GRAs:20
BBs:1

Please select your Chess piece and do one of its options: I chose Option 1A - Read a book with a prominent Military or ex-miltary character.
The Things a Brother Knows by Dana Reinhardt (256 pages)
"The story of a young marine’s return from war in the Middle East and the psychological effects it has on his family."
Task total=20
Grand total=290

**Goodreads Author Alert**
10.4:Read a book with a word from one of the songs they performed on that show in the title or subtitle. WORD: HAND (from I Want to Hold Your Hand)
The Maiden's Hand1/11/14
GR Author: Yes
Points: 10
10.6:Read a book with the genre humor on the book’s main GR page
The Gamble1/4/2014
Humor is listed on main genre list
GR Author: Yes
Points: 10
10.9:Read a book with something white on the cover. Titles, author names and graphics may be used.
White t-shirt on cover

GR Author: Yes
Points: 10
20.1:Read one of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season
Discussion on thread Message #15
Secrets of a Summer Night1/2/14
GR Author: Yes
Points: 20
Points:
Points this Post:50
Points To Date: 175
GR Authors this Post:4
GR Authors To Date: 12
Chunksters:0

20.6 Seasoned Reader - Susan's Task: I Love To Plan
I completed all of the 10, 15, and 20 tasks in both challenges so I picked one of the 10 books that have been on my tbr the longest. (since March 3, 2010)

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Laurie ME's Task: Is There a Conspiracy To Be Found Here?
Option 2: Science Fiction on main page

I read the kindle version but here is the link to the ppb version for book length Micro
Total Points = 600

20.6 Seasoned Reader - Susan's Task: I Love To Plan
pick a one book task from either the Fall or Summer 2013 Challenges, that you did not complete.*
From Summer 2013 (I did not participate until Fall 2013):
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - CASSELM's task: They’re Creepy and They’re Kooky… Option 2: read a book with the genre of Romance or Erotica on its page.
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley 1/10/14
The book is 876 pages and has the genre Romance on its main page.
***Claiming 2 Big Book Tickets***
The book has 876 pages.
This post: 20 points
Total to Date = 320 points.
Big Book Tickets to date: 9
Goodreads Author Tickets to date: 5

Task # 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 album. Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath . Book approved here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... Matching word is "Whiskey" from Alabama(Whiskey Call)
Task # 25.4 - Donna Jo's Task: Snow Is a Four Letter Word
Option 2. Author's initials found in the word snow
Uncle Tungsten by Oliver Sacks "O" and "S"
Option 3. Read book number 6, 12, 18 or 24 in a series
Trickster's Point by William Kent Krueger, Cork O'Connor # 12
Points this post: 40
Total points: 470

Task 25.2 Bamaace83's Task: Christmas Memories!
Pick TWO options:
Option #2: Read a book with words from song.
Title contains "CHRISTMAS" and "PUDDING"
The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding by Agatha Christie
Option #4: Read a book w/ food or drink item on cover.
-Cover has cupcakes.

**GR Author **
Points this Post: 25
Total Challenge Points: 90
Goodreads Author Tickets: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0

I rolled a 4 and a 6.
4: For this task, I read “

6: for this task, I read “

And I think the answer to the riddle is: "The Seasonal Reading Challenge!"
Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 30
Total Points Earned to Date: 155
Pages Read this Challenge: 600
Total Pages Read to Date: 3467
Books Read this Challenge: 2
Total Books Read: 12
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()

15.2- Old and New
The Old Iron Road: An Epic of Rails, Roads, and the Urge to Go West. David Haward Bain is a new author to me.
Points this task: 15
Total Points: 15
Books Read: 1
Tasks done: 0.5/1

15.2--Old and New
Chronicles of the Black Company. Read first book of three-book omnibus, The Black Company, 217 pages. Glen Cook is an old favorite author.
Points this task: 0
Total points: 15
Books read: 2
Tasks done: 1

5.7-- In the Hall
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, four-letter first name of author.
Points this task: 5
Total points: 20
Books read: 3
Tasks done: 2

20.3-- Solo and Ensemble option 1
Close Range: Wyoming Stories. Annie Proulx is also a new author to me.
Points this task: 20
Total Points: 40
Books read: 4
Tasks done: 3

Task 15.2: THE OLD AND THE NEW
Old favourite author Leaving Cheyenne

New Author

Total points this post: 15
Total points to date: 45

20.7-Shorter is Sweeter - Laurie ME's Task: Is There a Conspiracy To Be Found Here?
option 2: Science Fiction genre is on main page
Time Fall by Timothy Ashby
points this post: 20
Total points: 170

The Boy in the Suitcase which is mystery>crime and a new-to-me author
Task 20.7 Is There a Conspiracy To Be Found Here
Alternative option - a book that has the genre alternative history or science fiction on the book's main page genre list
This Perfect Day which has science fiction on its main page
Task 25.4 Snow is a 4-letter Word Opt. 3 - read a book with six words in the title
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Opt. 4 - read a book primarily set in what I think of when I think of a cold country
Mind's Eye which is set in Sweden
Task 25.11 Showtime for Dogs Opt. 2 - Read a book with a predominantly (at least half) blue OR green cover

Opt. 4 A book with a dog on the cover

Task 30.1 Riddle Me This 2) It's Popular: read a book that has more than 50,000 ratings
Gone Girl which as of today has 412,279 ratings
Opt. 4 - It Can Be Frustrating: read a book with all the letters A-R-G-H found in the title and/or subtitle in any order
The Garden of Last Days tHe GARden of last days
Task 30.2 Absolute Zero Opt. A - read a book with BOTH fantasy and science fiction as genres on the main page
Riser which has science fiction and fantasy on its main page, and is a GR Author
Opt. B - read a book with a page count with digits from the chosen scale
Confessions of a Sociopath: A Life Spent Hiding in Plain Sight has a page listing on GR of 320, but in the book there were 302 pages, either of which meets the "C" scale
Task points this post: 150
GR Authors: 2
(Tasks completed: 20.2, 20.7, 25.4, 25.11, 30.1, 30.2)

15.7 - Professor Plum? Miss Scarlet?
Running the Red Light - Kelsey Browning (GR Author) - brown in browning; ebook only, approved line 3127 of ebook approval thread
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 400
Goodreads Authors: 17

10.10 Tis the Season
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - genre: Holiday > Christmas
15.9 First or last?
The Dragon's Eye by Kaza Kingsley - first book in the Erec Rex series
**Goodreads Author**
20.1 Most Improved Player - Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Check... and Mate!
The Monsters of Otherness by Kaza Kingsley - My piece was the knight, task was to read #1 or #2 of a series, this is the 2nd book in the Erec Rex series.
**Goodreads Author**
Points this Post: 45
Total Points to Date: 45
Goodreads Author tickets: 2
Completed Tasks: 3

15.6 Happy Birthday, Jim!
The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell Goodreads Author
Break on Through (to the Other Side)
Total Points: 290
Total GR Authors: 11
30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute Zero
Option A: both fantasy and science fiction genre
The Madman's Daughter
Megan Shepherd is a Goodreads author.
Option B: 0 and 273.15 degrees on the Celsius (C) scale
My Family and Other Animals
301 pages
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 235
Tasks Completed: 14
Books Read: 18
GR Authors: 4
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (1)
Option A: both fantasy and science fiction genre
The Madman's Daughter
Megan Shepherd is a Goodreads author.
Option B: 0 and 273.15 degrees on the Celsius (C) scale
My Family and Other Animals
301 pages
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 235
Tasks Completed: 14
Books Read: 18
GR Authors: 4
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (1)

5.5 -- In the Dining Room
the word FORK in the title
The Rustlers of West Fork by Louis L'Amour
Total Points- 100
Total Tasks- 8
Goodreads Authors- 4
Big Books- (500+)- 1

30.5- I love my TBR
Using my own bookshelf
Option 1- Hate List by Jennifer Brown was on page 5 of 10 on my TBR
Option 3- The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, which has a rating of 4.18
Points this post: 30
Total points: 105

Task 15.2 - The Old and the New
For Book 1, I read a book by an author who has long been a favorite of mine?
Haunted by Meg Cabot
**Meg Cabot is a Goodreads author!!**
For Book 2, I read a book by an author who is new to me:
The Line by Teri Hall
**Teri Hall is a Goodreads author!!**
Points this task: 15
Total points: 215
Tasks completed: 16
Books read: 19
Pages read: 5233
Goodreads authors: 16
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

Task 20.2 - Mystery Sub-Genres
I read a book shelved as "Mystery>Cozy Mystery" and by a new-to-me author:
Candy Apple Dead by Sammi Carter
Points this task: 20
Total points: 235
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 20
Pages read: 5455
Goodreads authors: 16
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Stacey
Task 15.14: Whodunit?
Option 1A: A Local Habitation by Seanan McGuire
Option 1B: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Both authors are Goodreads authors
New points: 15
Total points: 190
Task 15.14: Whodunit?
Option 1A: A Local Habitation by Seanan McGuire
Option 1B: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Both authors are Goodreads authors
New points: 15
Total points: 190

15.2--Old/New
1. The Old Iron Road: An Epic of Rails, Roads, and the Urge to Go West. David Haward Bain is a new author to me.
2. Chronicles of the Black Company. Read The Black Company which was the first book of 3-book omnibus. Glen Cook is an old favorite.

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Laurie ME's Task: Is There a Conspiracy To Be Found Here? Option 2. read a book that has the genre alternative history or science fiction on the book's main page genre list.
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood 1/11/14
The book has the genre Science Fiction on its main page.
***Claiming One Goodreads Author Ticket***
Margaret Atwood is a Goodreads Author.
This post: 20 points, 1 Goodreads Author Ticket
Total to Date = 340 points.
Big Book Tickets to date: 9
Goodreads Author Tickets to date: 6

Read one of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season:
I read:
Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers #1) (2004) by Lisa Kleypas (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 274 pages)
Commented on it here:
Post #19
**** Goodreads Author **** Lisa Kleypas
185 + 20 = 205
Tasks Completed: 12
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 185 + 20 = 205
Books read: 15
Pages read: 4,520
Read but not claimed: 6
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
15.3 - Happy Valentine’s Day!
➥Option 2:
Read 1 book that satisfies both A and B above.
A. Read a book in which all the words in the title begin with letters found in the word VALENTINES.
AND
B. Read a book in which the author’s initials are letters found in the word VALENTINES. First and last names count, you may ignore middle names/initials.
Sliver by Ira Levin
Totals for challenge:
Points this task: 15
Total points: 290
Tasks completed: 29
Books read: 29
Goodreads authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
➥Option 2:
Read 1 book that satisfies both A and B above.
A. Read a book in which all the words in the title begin with letters found in the word VALENTINES.
AND
B. Read a book in which the author’s initials are letters found in the word VALENTINES. First and last names count, you may ignore middle names/initials.

Totals for challenge:
Points this task: 15
Total points: 290
Tasks completed: 29
Books read: 29
Goodreads authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

Read two books:
Book 1 must include the phrase “in the” in the title/subtitle.
In the Shadow of the Banyan (2010) by Vaddey Ratner (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 322 pages)
**** Goodreads Author **** Vaddey Ratner
Book 2 must include the phrase “with a” or "with the" in the title/subtitle.
With A Single Spell (Ethshar #2) (1987) by Lawrence Watt-Evans (Goodreads Author) (Mass Market Paperback, 263 pages)
**** Goodreads Author **** Lawrence Watt-Evans
205 + 15 = 220
Tasks Completed: 13
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 205 + 15 = 220
Books read: 17
Pages read: 5,105
Read but not claimed: 4
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+

25.4 Snow Is a Four Letter Word
Option 2: Read a book whose author's first AND last name begins with S, N, O, or W.
A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute
Option 3: Read a book with six words in the title.
A Death in the Small Hours by Charles Finch, Charles Lenox Mysteries #6
Points this post: 20
Points to date: 20

15.2 - The Old and the New
Old Favorite - When the Rogue Returns - Sabrina Jeffries (GR Author)
new author - The Wild Sight- Loucinda McGary
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 415
Goodreads Authors: 18

Task: 30.7 - Delicious Dee's Task: Swim, Bike, Run
I rolled a #2 & #5
Option 2 - Swim – Read a book that has a picture of a body of water that is big enough to swim in.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
Option 5 - Transition – Since there are 2 transitions in any race, read an anthology that has AT LEAST 2 transition books – defined as a book that has a series marking of .5 or similar on the series.
Divergent by Veronica Roth
Points this Task: 30
Total Points this Challenge: 60
Books Read this Task: 2
Total Books Read this Challenge: 5
GR Authors: 2

Option C - at least 400 pages
Non coupable by John Grisham
695 pgs claiming Big Book ticket
John Grisham is a Goodreads Author
This post: 20 points
Total to Date = 130 points
//Big Book Tickets: 1
//GR Authors: 4

Task - 5.7 -- 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). Hyphenated names count as one name.
Insurgent by Veronica Roth
Points this Task: 5
Total Points this Challenge: 65
Books Read this Task: 1
Total Books Read this Challenge: 6
GR Authors: 2

The author's first name , SARA, has 4 letters:
London Calling by Sara Sheridan
Total points 225

Book 1: Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie has IN THE in the title.
Book2: Dance with the Devil by Megan Derr has WITH THE in the title.
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!
Option B: Love & Loyalty by Tere Michaels who is one of my favorite authors. [254 pages/paperback, new book]
*** Megan Derr is a Goodreads Author ***
*** Tere Michaels is a Goodreads Author ***
Points this Post: 35
Goodreads Author(s): 2
TOTAL
Total Points to Date: 670
Total Tasks Completed: 41
Total Goodreads Authors: 46

I chose Options A and C.
Option A: read a book with BOTH fantasy and science fiction as genres on the main page.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
Approved post #65 in task help thread.
Option C: The Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest
Little Bird of Heaven by Joyce Carol Oates
Word in common: little
Task total=30
Grand total=320

10.1 Get a Clue
Belle Cora by Phillip Margulies
"C" "L" and "E" found in title, "U" in author's last name
10.4 A Really Big Show
My Fair Lazy: One Reality Television Addict's Attempt to Discover If Not Being A Dumb Ass Is the New Black, or, a Culture-Up Manifesto
"My" from "All My Loving" found in title
Points this post: 20
Total points: 105
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 8

Body Art: A Thriller by Jordan Castillo Price
ebook verification:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Goodreads author: Jordan Castillo Price
Points this post = 15
Total points = 315
Big Book tickets = 5
Goodreads Authors = 5

Option A: Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill > author's initials in DECORATIONS
*** Chloe Neill is a Goodreads Author ***
Option E: The Cat, The Professor and the Poison by Leann Sweeney
*** Leann Sweeney is a Goodreads Author ***
25.9 - Alison's Task: All Things New
Option 1: Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
*** Veronica Rossi is a Goodreads Author *** and is a new-to-me author
Option 3: Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure by Diane Kelly
*** Diane Kelly is a Goodreads Author ***
Points this post: 50
GRA this post: 4
Total points: 205
Total GRA: 10
Total big book tickets: 0

option 4
The Goldfinch
T and G
771 pages
BIG BOOK TICKET
this task 20 points
total points 240

10.2 - Sochi Sidekicks

10.4 - A Really Big Show
You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister
Word: You
10.6 - SWLAT
Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett
10.7 - Flip the Page
Murder On Monday by Ann Purser
10.10 'Tis The Season
I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley
Book takes place at Christmas
15.9 - First or Last?
The Laughter of Dead Kings by Elizabeth Peters
Last book in Vicky Bliss series
15.10 – Celebrate!
The Mystery of 31 New Inn by R. Austin Freeman
20.1. Most Improved Player - Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Check...And Mate!
Option 3-A:

272 pages
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Tea's Task: Mystery Sub-genres
Murder at Longbourn by Tracy Kiely
Mystery - cozy mystery genre
Author is new to me
25.5 - Bluemoon's Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
Option A:
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
Author initials in DECORATIONS
336 pages
Option C:
No Nest for the Wicket by Donna Andrews
Author: Donna
272 pages
Katie MacAlister, Alan Bradley, Susan Cain, and Donna Andrews are Goodreads authors.
Points this post: 145
Total Points: 145
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets:

Task # 25.8 - Oma1229's Task: Children Make Christmas Fun!
Option 2. read a book that was originally written in a language other than your native language
A Bridge to the Stars by Henning MankellThis book was originally written in Swedish, I speak (and read) English
Option 3. Read book that has been nominated or won any literary award
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
This book won the E.B. White Read Aloud Award for Older Readers (2008), among others.
Both books have the genre Children listed on the main page
Points this post: 25
Total points: 495
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 540