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message 951: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

10.6 - SWLAT

The Last Word (The Spellmans, #6) by Lisa Lutz by Lisa Lutz

Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 540


message 952: by Lindy-Lane (new)

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


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


message 953: by Susan A (last edited Jan 10, 2014 05:34PM) (new)

Susan A | 1662 comments 15.5 - Mysteries Can Be Real.

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
Beguiled (Enlightenment, #2) by Joanna Chambers

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


message 954: by Lindy-Lane (last edited Jan 10, 2014 06:13PM) (new)

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


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


message 955: by Tanya (new)

Tanya D (mtlbookworm) | 144 comments TANYA D

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


message 956: by Kristine (new)

Kristine (kristinekae) | 251 comments 20.4 Ode to Joy

option 3
The Book of Killowen
Erin Hart
thE book of killowEn by Erin hart
GOODREADS AUTHOR

this task 20 points
total points 220


message 957: by Uday (last edited Jan 10, 2014 10:45PM) (new)

Uday Kanth (udayk) UDAY

5.4 -- In the Conservatory

Sycamore Row- John Grisham

Sycamore Row (Jake Brigance, #2) by John Grisham

Object: Tree

Points this challenge: 5
Total: 5


message 958: by Sam (new)

Sam | 174 comments 15.10- Celebrate

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. Sleigh Belles by Beth Albright by Beth Albright- Garlands on the cover- 336 pages

***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



message 959: by Denise (new)

Denise | 471 comments 20.1. Most Improved Player

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


message 960: by ~Leslie~ (last edited Jan 11, 2014 08:13AM) (new)

~Leslie~ (akareadingmachine) LeslieW

**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
Onyx (Lux, #2) by Jennifer L. Armentrout 1/9/14
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



message 961: by Sheila (last edited Jan 11, 2014 08:26AM) (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments Sheila


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)
Hide Yourself Away (KEY News #7) by Mary Jane Clark Hide Yourself Away by Mary Jane Clark





20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Laurie ME's Task: Is There a Conspiracy To Be Found Here?

Option 2: Science Fiction on main page

Micro by Michael Crichton Micro by Michael Crichton

I read the kindle version but here is the link to the ppb version for book length Micro


Total Points = 600



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

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


message 963: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
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


message 964: by Nikki (new)

Nikki | 15 comments NiWa


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.

Dying for Chocolate( A Goldy Bear Cullinary Mystery #2) by Diane Mott Davidson by Diane Mott Davidson

**GR Author **



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


message 965: by Bekka (new)

Bekka (froydis) | 492 comments BEKKA - 30.1 - Ms Anderson's Task: Riddle Me This

I rolled a 4 and a 6.

4: For this task, I read “ Guests on Earth A Novel by Lee Smith ” by Lee Smith, since the letters A-R-G-H are all found in the title.

6: for this task, I read “ Rose (Rose, #1) by Holly Webb ” by Holly Webb, since its a book of my choice.

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()


message 966: by Jim (last edited Jan 11, 2014 10:09AM) (new)

Jim Townsend | 46 comments Post #1:

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


message 967: by Jim (last edited Jan 11, 2014 10:21AM) (new)

Jim Townsend | 46 comments Post #2:

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


message 968: by Jim (new)

Jim Townsend | 46 comments Post #3:

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


message 969: by Jim (new)

Jim Townsend | 46 comments Post #4:

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


message 970: by Laurel (new)

Laurel (goodreadscomboddy_l) | 69 comments LAUREL CA

Task 15.2: THE OLD AND THE NEW
Old favourite author Leaving Cheyenne Leaving Cheyenne by Larry McMurtry 320 pages, mass market paperback
New Author Cliff Diver by Carmen Amato Cliff Diver Kindle edition, paperback has 307 pages
Total points this post: 15
Total points to date: 45


message 971: by SthTx Dawn (new)

SthTx Dawn (dawn99) | 114 comments dawn99


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


message 972: by Dana (new)

Dana (danareader) Task 20.2 Mystery Sub-genre Read a book that has a sub-genre to mystery and is by an author that is new to you.
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
The Elected Member by Bernice Rubens

Opt. 4 A book with a dog on the cover
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein , written by a GR Author

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)


message 973: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments delicious dee

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


message 974: by Brittany (new)

Brittany | 9 comments Readerboard name: BRITTANY

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


message 975: by SandyC (last edited Jan 11, 2014 02:19PM) (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 406 comments Sandy MN

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


message 976: by [deleted user] (new)

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)


message 977: by Kathy G. (new)

Kathy G. | 1931 comments Kathy G.

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


message 978: by Tanya (new)

Tanya D (mtlbookworm) | 144 comments TANYA D
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


message 979: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

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)


message 980: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

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)


message 981: by [deleted user] (new)

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


message 982: by Jim (new)

Jim Townsend | 46 comments Correction to posts 993/994:

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.


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

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


message 984: by Deedee (last edited Jan 11, 2014 09:51PM) (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 20.10 - Group Reads

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+


message 985: by [deleted user] (last edited Jan 11, 2014 09:59PM) (new)

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 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)


message 986: by Deedee (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 15.1 - The Murder happened in the _____ with a __________.

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+


message 987: by Diane L (new)

Diane L Readerboard name: Evana

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



message 988: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

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


message 989: by Jill Renee (new)

Jill Renee Kilgore | 116 comments Readerboard Name: Jill Renee

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


message 990: by Mabeelle (new)

Mabeelle | 166 comments 20.5 - Bigger is Better - Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!

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


message 991: by Jill Renee (new)

Jill Renee Kilgore | 116 comments Readerboard Name: Jill Renee

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


message 992: by Wendy UK (new)

 Wendy  UK (wendyuk) | 724 comments 5.7 - In the Hall


The author's first name , SARA, has 4 letters:

London Calling by Sara Sheridan


Total points 225


message 993: by Pamela Su (last edited Jan 12, 2014 06:56AM) (new)

Pamela Su (thebluebaroness) | 247 comments 15.1 - The Murder happened in the _____ with a __________.

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


message 994: by Denise (new)

Denise | 471 comments 30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute Zero

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


message 995: by Emily (new)

Emily | 782 comments Boston Kate

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


message 996: by Rosemary (new)

Rosemary | 613 comments 15.8 - No Time To Waste

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


message 997: by Marscha (new)

Marscha (mysterymb) | 429 comments 25.5 - Bluemoon's Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

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


message 998: by Kristine (new)

Kristine (kristinekae) | 251 comments 20.8 It's my birthday

option 4
The Goldfinch
T and G
771 pages
BIG BOOK TICKET

this task 20 points

total points 240


message 999: by Jackie (new)

Jackie | 128 comments JACKIE NC

10.2 - Sochi Sidekicks
The Doctor Digs a Grave (Dr. Fenimore Mysteries, #1) by Robin Hathaway by Robin Hathaway


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:
Over My Dead Body (Nero Wolfe, #7) by Rex Stout by Rex Stout
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:


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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

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