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message 1201: by ilona (last edited Jan 19, 2014 06:32PM) (new)

ilona (svaubajkama) | 34 comments 20.6 Seasoned Reader - Susan's Task: I Love To Plan

Fall 2013 Challenge
5.1 - 2013 - A New Season
(Read a book that has less than 1,000 ratings (0-999) on the main book page.)

Δεν μπορεί, θα στρώσει!
by Lena Manda

Points this task: 20
Total points: 105
Task completed: 7
Goodread authors: 1
Big Books: 500(0), 750(0), 1000(0)


message 1202: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (ebpnd17) | 811 comments Elizabeth P

25.7 - Don't Be Clueless

Option 3 - Primary setting on real or fictional island
The Atopia Chronicles by Matthew Mather
Set on fictional island called Atopia
Matthew Mather *Goodreads Author* Ticket - 1
Big Books Ticket - 1 (511 pages)

Option 4 - 4 digit calendar year in GR description
The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
Year 1888 mentioned in description
Jennifer Donnelly *Goodreads Author* Ticket - 1
Big Books Ticket - 1 (675 pages)

Points this post: 25
Total points: 85
Tasks Completed: 5
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 3


message 1203: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (ebpnd17) | 811 comments Elizabeth P

20.5 - Out with the Old and In with the New!

Option 1 - Book on TBR shelf for 1+ years

P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern

Added to TBR shelf November 1, 2011

Points this post: 20
Total points: 105
Tasks Completed: 6
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 3


message 1204: by Susan A (new)

Susan A | 1662 comments 15.7 - Professor Plum? Miss Scarlet?
Read a book whose author’s name contains the name of a color.

To Have a Human by Amber Kell
Amber approved as color word task help thread
approved for length SRC ebook verification line 1459


25.7 - Janet F's Task: Don't Be Clueless

Clue 3: Where?
Just Ask by Mia Downing ***GRA***
set in the Fiji Islands as noted in GR plot description
approved for length SRC ebook verification line 681


Clue 4: When?
Stung by K.A. Merikan ***GRA***
1907 is mentioned in GR plot description
approved for length post 3138


Points this post: 15 + 25 = 40
Total Points: 740 + 40 = 780
GRA: 39 + 2 = 41


message 1205: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (ebpnd17) | 811 comments Elizabeth P

Task 15.2 - The Old and the New

1 book whose author is old favorite
The Winter Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
Jennifer Donnelly is a *Goodreads Author* - 1
Big Books Ticket - 1 (720 pages)

1 book whose author is new to you
Omens by Kelley Armstrong
Kelley Armstrong is a *Goodreads Author) - 1

Points this post: 15
Total points: 120
Tasks Completed: 7
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Books: 4


message 1206: by Kathy G. (new)

Kathy G. | 1931 comments Kathy G.

15.10 – Celebrate!

Read any book-

Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin

link to paperback:
Elsewhere

***Claiming Goodreads author- for Gabrielle Zevin***

Total Points- 125
Total Tasks- 10
Goodreads Authors- 5
Big Books- (500+)- 1


message 1207: by Susan (new)

Susan Susan B

Task #10.8 Take the Plunge!


How the Light Gets In: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel by Louise Penny

Read the Kindle edition. Paperback edition has 416 pages. The book is set entirely in Canada.


Task #10.10 'Tis the Season

Frost At Christmas by R.D. Wingfield

Genre "Holiday" is on the book's main page.


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

Option 1B: Read a book that takes place in New York


The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

771 pages - claiming Big Book Tickets

This is a book approved by Michael on his Task Help thread.


This post: 40 points
Total to date: 40 points
Big Book Tickets claimed: 2
Goodreads Author Tickets:0


message 1208: by Mave (new)

Mave | 110 comments 5.4 -- In the Conservatory

Read a book with plants or plant parts (flowers, fruit, leaves, etc) on the cover.

The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels, Ree Drummond ****
The Pioneer Woman Black Heels to Tractor Wheels by Ree Drummond

5.7 -- In the Hall

Read a book written by an author with 4 letters in their first, middle, or last name

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green , John Green *****

Points this post: 10
Total points: 35
Tasks completed 4


message 1209: by Shannon SA (new)

Shannon SA (shannonsa) Shannon South Africa

5.2 In the Library
Genre: Books about Books

The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester

Task points: 5
Challenge points: 35


message 1210: by Sandra (new)

Sandra (sandra72) | 714 comments 10.10 'Tis The Season

Whiteout by Ken Follett

The events in the book take place over a 3 day period which includes Christmas Eve, Christmas and Boxing Day. This is mentioned in the Goodreads description.
Approved in post #2 and #18 of the Task Help thread.


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

Option #2B: read #1 or #2 in a series that you just started or haven't read yet

Insurgent by Veronica Roth
This is book #2 in the Divergent series


Claiming 1 Big Book ticket for Insurgent. This book has 525 pages.


Ken Follett is a Goodreads Author.
Veronica Roth is a Goodreads Author.

Points this post: 30
Total points to date: 200


message 1211: by Shannon SA (new)

Shannon SA (shannonsa) Shannon South Africa

5.1 In the Kitchen
Cookbook

Jamie's 15 Minute Meals by Jamie Oliver

Task points: 5
Challenge points: 40


message 1212: by Kirsty (new)

Kirsty | 85 comments **Two tasks are reposts**

Task 15.10 – Celebrate!

The True Diary of a Bride-To-Be by Charlie Plunkett


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

The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

Option 4A: Listed on the strong female characters list. Number 16 on 12/12/13


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

Option 3: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

**Charlie Plunkett & John Green are Goodreads Authors**

Points this post: 55
Total points: 75
Tasks this post: 3
Total Tasks Completed: 4
Total Books Read: 4
Total Pages Read: 1343
Total GoodReads Authors: 2
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (), 1000+ ()


message 1213: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments Sheila


25.5 - Bluemoon's Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

➜ A. THE DECORATIONS - Stalking The Angel (Elvis Cole, #2) by Robert Crais Stalking The Angel by Robert Crais - authors initials RC
I listened to the audiobook linked above but for the page length here is the link to the mm pbk showing 266 pages Stalking The Angel

AND

C. THE MOVIES - Cross Fire by James Patterson Cross Fire by James Patterson
I listened to the audiobook linked above but for the page length here is the link to the pbk showing 384 pages is Cross Fire





25.9 - Alison's Task: All Things New

Option 3: New Series
Saint's Gate (Sharpe & Donovan, #1) by Carla Neggers Saint's Gate by Carla Neggers

AND

Option #4: New Book By An Old Favourite
Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich


Total Points = 705



message 1214: by Sunshine✰✰✰ (new)

Sunshine✰✰✰ | 318 comments 10.1 - Get a Clue

Once Upon A Halloween by Richard Laymon

onCe Upon A hallowEen by richard Laymon


Points This Post:10

Total Points Earned: 50
Total Books Read: 5
GoodReads Authors: 3


message 1215: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

30.3 - Sassafrass's Task - Readers Also Enjoyed

I made my selection on 11/18/13.

Book A

Suspect by Robert Crais by Robert Crais

Book B

The Black Box (Harry Bosch, #18) by Michael Connelly by Michael Connelly

Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 670


message 1216: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

30.7 - Delicious Dee's Task: Swim, Bike, Run
rolled 3 and 4
Option 3 - Spokes by P.D. Singer - P.D. Singer (GR Author) - bike on the cover

Option 4 - Tom Danielson's Core Advantage: Core Strength for Cycling's Winning Edge - when it comes to cycling, your core is really important and I know mine sucks...so I'm going to try one of the training plans he outlines in this book and see how it goes

Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 530
Goodreads Authors: 25


message 1217: by Jayme Pendergraft (new)

Jayme Pendergraft | 762 comments Jayme VA

15.7 - Professor Plum? Miss Scarlet?

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black

Holly Black is a goodreads author.

Points this post: 15
Total points: 335
GR Authors: John Searles, Alafair Burke, Debbie Macomber, Nicholas Sparks, Liane Moriarty, Matt Haig, Rainbow Rowell, Kristin Hannah, Ted Dekker, Holly Black
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)


message 1218: by Erin (last edited Jan 20, 2014 08:34AM) (new)

Erin Lauritzen Erin ATX

20.2 - Rookie at the Top: Mystery Sub-genres

'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy by Leslie Langtry *Goodreads Author*

Has mystery>cozy mystery listed as genre. This author is new to me.

Points this Task: 20
Total Points: 100
Tasks Completed: 7
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500+(0) 750+(0) 1,000+(0)


message 1219: by Jennifer W (new)

Jennifer W | 466 comments 10.9 White Sale

The Complete Persepolis (Persepolis, #1-4) by Marjane Satrapi by Marjane Satrapi. The title and people are white.

Total points: 10


message 1220: by Wanda (new)

Wanda (wanda71) | 1770 comments Oma1229

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.

Princess of the MIDNIGHT Ball by Jessica Day George

Claiming Jessica Day George as a GR author.

Points:360/1035
Tasks: 25/59
GR Authors: 12
Big Books:(2)500 pages; ()750 + pages



message 1221: by Nick (new)

Nick (doily) | 3392 comments Nick KY

5.2 Library I read The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession by Allison Hoover Bartlett which has “books about books” as a GR genre.

5.5 Dining Room I read Spoon Valley: Along the Santa Fe Trail by F. Eugene Barber which has an eating utensil in the title.
.
5.8 Study I read Writing about Literature by Edgar V. Roberts. It's a book about writing.

Points This Post: 15
Total Points So Far: 615
Big Books 500+ (1)


message 1222: by Andy (last edited Jan 20, 2014 01:18PM) (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 15.1 - The Murder happened in the _____ with a __________.

Book 1. Our Picnics in the Sun by Morag Joss (in the)

Book 2. Gone With the Woof by Laurien Berenson (with the)

Points this post: 15
Total points: 585


message 1223: by Rosemary (new)

Rosemary | 613 comments 20.2 - Tea's Task: Mystery Sub-genres

Instruments of Darkness by Imogen Robertson

Imogen Robertson is a new-to-me author

Points this post = 20

Total points = 340
Big Book tickets = 5
Goodreads Authors = 5


message 1224: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 20.6 - I Love To Plan

Because I finished all the the tasks for the past two challenges, I read one of the Top 10 books that has been on my TBR the longest:

Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict by Laurie Viera Rigler

This was #10 on my list - added June 12th 2010.

Points this task: 20
Total points: 290
Tasks completed: 20
Books read: 23
Pages read: 6143
Goodreads authors: 18
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1225: by Barbara (new)

Barbara (barbaraallen) | 75 comments Barbara Allen

Task# 5.1 In the kitchen

Waiting: The True Confessions of a Waitress by Debra Ginsberg

Points This task: 5
Total points: 5


message 1226: by Chris (last edited Jan 20, 2014 03:44PM) (new)

Chris (chrismd) | 1237 comments Chris MD


5.1 In the Kitchen

Christmas Cookies Are for Giving: Recipes, Stories and Tips for Making Heartwarming Gifts by Kristin Johnson


15.9 First or Last?

The Power by Michael Grant, who is a GoodReads author.

This is the last book in the Magnificent 12 series.



20.2 Mystery Subgenres

Indigo Dying by Susan Wittig Albert, who is a GoodReads author.

This book is shelved under several mystery subgenres, including cozy mystery, which is where I would shelve it.

Susan Wittig Albert is a new-to-me author.



20.6 I Love to Plan

I did not complete task 15.5 in the Fall SRC, read a book in which all the title initials appear in the words FALL and AUTUMN.

Allegiant by Veronica Roth, who is a GoodReads author.

I listened to the audio version of this book. So far only the hardcover version has been printed, and it is 526 pages. Claiming 1 Big Book ticket


20.7 Is There a Conspiracy to Be Found Here?

Option 2: Book genre listed as alternative fiction or science fiction.

Christian Nation by Frederic C. Rich

This book is shelved as both science fiction and science fiction>alternative history.


20.8 Famous December Birthdays

Option 3: "Classics" is listed as a stand-alone genre.

Yellow Raft in Blue Water by Michael Dorris

"Classics" is the third most common genre for this book.

I listened to the audio version of this book. Both paperback versions, including this one, have a length of 372 pages.


25.11 Showtime for Dogs

Option 2: Cover is predominantly blue or green

Emerald Green (Precious Stone Trilogy, #3) by Kerstin Gier by Kerstin Gier

Option 3: Author shares name from popular dogs' names list

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater, who is a GoodReads author.

"Maggie" is the 5th most popular name for female dogs.

I listened to the audio version of this book. Only the hardcover has been printed so far in the U.S., and it is 439 pages long.



30.7 Swim, Bike, Run

Option 3: Cover shows nonmotorized form of transportation

Funeral in Blue (William Monk, #12) by Anne Perry by Anne Perry

Cover shows several carriages in the background.

Option 4: Nonfiction book about a skill you want to improve

One Ball Knits Purses 20 Stylish Handbags Made with a Single Ball, Skein, Hank, Or Spool by Fatema Habibur-Rahman by Fatema Habibur-Rahman

I have been a knitter and crocheter all my life. Lately I've become fascinated with making fully structured purses (with linings and snaps and feet). This book was great, and if you're on Ravelry.com, you can see my version of the bag on the cover here.


Points for this post: 5 + 15 + 20 +20 + 20 + 20 + 25 +30 = 155
Total points: 155
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 10
Goodreads authors: 4
Big books: 500=1, 750=0, 1,000=0


message 1227: by Tanya (new)

Tanya D (mtlbookworm) | 144 comments TANYA D

30.4- Beyond Comparison

Using Erin's list for both books, I read:

Book A:Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman

Book B:The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

Points this post: 30
Total Points: 155


message 1228: by Kathy G. (new)

Kathy G. | 1931 comments Kathy G.

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

Option 3- Three E's in the title

The Infinite Moment of Us by Lauren Myracle

Total Points- 145
Total Tasks- 11
Goodreads Authors- 5
Big Books- (500+)- 1


message 1229: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (ebpnd17) | 811 comments Elizabeth P

10.7 - Flip the Page

Book with day of week or month in title/subtitle

Wife by Wednesday by Catherine Bybee

Catherine Bybee is a *Goodreads Author*

Points this post: 10
Total points: 130
Tasks Completed: 8
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: 3


message 1230: by Deedee (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 25.8 - Children Make Christmas Fun!

For this task read a book from two of the listed options. You must read two books.

Option 1- Read a book that has a living creature (non-human, non-fantasy) that you might see in a zoo or petting zoo on the cover.

Cats are "a living creature (non-human, non-fantasy)" . Explicitly approved in help thread (see: Post #90 )

Half Magic (Tales of Magic, #1) by Edward Eager
Half Magic (Tales of Magic #1) (1954) by Edward Eager (Hardcover, Fiftieth-Anniversary Edition, 217 pages)


Option 3 - Read book that has been nominated or won any literary award.

Doll Bones by Holly Black
Doll Bones (2013) (YA) by Holly Black (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 250 pages)

Carnegie Medal Nominated
Explicitly approved in help thread (see: Post #86 )


**** Goodreads Author **** Holly Black


270 + 25 = 295

Tasks Completed: 17
Points for this post: 25
Points thus far: 270 + 25 = 295
Books read: 22
Pages read: 6,542

Read but not claimed: 4
Goodreads Authors: 8

Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+


message 1231: by Pamela Su (new)

Pamela Su (thebluebaroness) | 247 comments 5.9 -- In the Cellar

The Melody Thief by Shira Anthony takes place in Italy.

25.4 - Donna Jo's Task: Snow Is a Four Letter Word

Option 3: Cherish Your Name by Mary Calmes is Book #6 in the Warder series.

[Ebook verified at Msg. 2999]

Option 4: Falling by Cameron Dane takes place in Montana.

25.7 - Janet F's Task: Don't Be Clueless

Clue 2: Taken in Hand by Shannon West & L.L. Brooks has S in Shannon and W in West.

[Ebook verified at Msg. 3076]

Clue 3: Starfish and Coffee by Kele Moon takes place on Mirabella Island off the coast of Florida.

*** Shira Anthony is a Goodreads Author ***
*** Mary Calmes is a Goodreads Author ***
*** L.L. Brooks is a Goodreads Author ***
*** Kele Moon is a Goodreads Author ***

Points this Post: 55
Goodreads Author(s): 4

TOTAL
Total Points to Date: 765
Total Tasks Completed: 46
Total Goodreads Authors: 53


message 1232: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne | 479 comments Suzannesea

25.1 - Andy P's Task: Pick a Pair

Option 1

Book 1 - Dark Fire by C.J. Sansom is the second in the Matthew Shardlake series.

Book 2 - Winter in Madrid by C.J. Sansom is a stand alone non-series book.


This post: 25 points
Total to date: 395 points


message 1233: by Susan (new)

Susan | 682 comments 30.2-Absolute Zero

I chose option B -degrees in K and read a book with 2 zeros's I read Wife 22 by Melanie Gideon. It had 400 pages.

I also chose option C-pick a word in the poem provided that is at least 5 letters long and read a book with that word in the title. I chose the word "little", and read Little Night by Luanne Rice. She is a GR author.

Task Points: 30
Total Points: 140
Good Read Authors: 8
Tasks Completed: 8


message 1234: by Rhonda (new)

Rhonda | 56 comments 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 Sliver by Ira Levin by Ira Levin

Points this post: 15
Total points: 80
Tasks this post: 1
Total tasks: 4
Goodreads authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads authors: 1


message 1235: by Alicia (new)

Alicia (amazingact21) | 127 comments ALICIA T

15.4 Whodunit?


For Option A, I read Night Fall by Nelson DeMille, which is a mystery novel.

And for Option B, I read An Affair Without End by Candace Camp. She shares the last name with Colleen Camp, who played the character, Yvette.


Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 45


message 1236: by Denise (new)

Denise | 471 comments 10.1 - Get a Clue

Read a book with all the letters C, L, U, E found in any combination of the title, subtitle, series title or author's name

Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage: Stories by Alice Munro

HatEship, Friendship, CoUrtship, Loveship, Marriage: Stories

Task total=10
Grand total=395


message 1237: by Barbara (new)

Barbara (barbaraallen) | 75 comments Barbara Allen

Task#5.2 In The Library

The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde

Book was in the list of This Works in the help thread

Points this task: 5
Total Points: 10
GoodReads Authors:0
Big Book: 0


message 1238: by Janice (last edited Jan 21, 2014 11:55AM) (new)

Janice  | 713 comments Janice CA

25.4 -Snow Is a Four Letter Word

Option 2: Author has initials found in the word "snow"

Yeah, I Said It by Wanda Sykes

and

Option 4: A book set in a cold place

setting: Alaska

Road Song: A Memoir by Natalie Kusz

+25
total: 100
tasks: 6
books: 8


message 1239: by Barbara (new)

Barbara (worthwhilereading) Barbara W

5.1 In the Kitchen (Cookbook)
Read a cookbook
The Soup Sisters Cookbook 100 Simple Recipes to Warm Hearts . . . One Bowl at a Time by Sharon Hapton
The Soup Sisters Cookbook: 100 Simple Recipes to Warm Hearts . . . One Bowl at a Time

5.2 In the Library (Genre: Books About Books)
Read a book with the genre "books about books" on its main page.
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
The Thirteenth Tale

15.2 - The Old and the New
Read two books:
Book 1 – read a book by an author who’s an “old favorite” of yours.
How the Light Gets In (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #9) by Louise Penny
How the Light Gets In
Book 2 – read a book by an author who is new to you.
The Book of Ruth  by Jane Hamilton
The Book of Ruth

20.3 Best Review-Band Director Terry's Task:
choose ONE of the options below and read ONE book that fits the criteria.
Option 1 (Short Stories)
The Color Master Stories by Aimee Bender
The Color Master: Stories

20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy
Let's celebrate Beethoven's birthday by reading one book from the following options.
Option 3 chosen: 3. There are 3 E's in Beethoven. Read a book with exactly 3 E's in the title excluding the subtitle AND author combined.
(Three E's in Title & Author)
Forgotten Country by Catherine Chung
Forgotten Country

20.5 Bigger is Better-Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!
Option C chosen: greater than 400pg
The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, #1) by Robert Jordan
The Eye of the World

25.3 - Sandy's Task: Settlers of Catan
Dice1: two-Road &/or Buildings on cover-there is a road & buildings pictured in the green portion of the cover
Honolulu by Alan Brennert
Honolulu
Dice2: three-Aries author-Donato Carrisi BD March 25, 1973
The Whisperer by Donato Carrisi
The Whisperer
Donato Carrisi

30.1 - Ms Anderson's Task: Riddle Me This
Dice1: two
2) It's Popular: read a book that has more than 50,000 ratings
The Great Hunt (Wheel of Time, #2) by Robert Jordan
The Great Hunt
Dice2: six
6) And We Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way: read a book of your choice
The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan
The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time

Tasks Completed: 8
# Books Read: 11
Points so far: 140

This is my first posting....hope I got it right!


message 1240: by Deana (last edited Jan 21, 2014 01:03PM) (new)

Deana (ablotial) | 276 comments DEANA

10.6 - SWLAT
Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened

20.1 - Most Improved Player - Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Check...And Mate!
The Bourne Identity (audio CD)
Mass Market Paperback version for length: The Bourne Identity
Option 5B - this book was #8 on list, December 5, 2013, now it's #9.
At 599 pages (mass market paperback) this book is over the required 225 pages and is worth One Big Book Ticket

******
THIS POST:
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 2
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 1
Points: 30

Totals:
Tasks Completed: 6
Books Read: 6
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 2
Total Points: 105


message 1241: by Deana (last edited Jan 21, 2014 01:03PM) (new)

Deana (ablotial) | 276 comments Whops accidentally double posted.


message 1242: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task #
20.8 - It's My Birthday!: Skandia's Task: Famous December Birthdays!

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.
The Coroner by M.R. Hall. Author's last name is Hall.

Points this task: 20
Total points: 605


message 1243: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

30.6 - Kate S's Task: Beginnings and Endings
Option 3
I chose Eloisa James as my author - her first book published was Potent Pleasures in 1999 and her most recent is Once Upon a Tower in May 2013 (per her website - http://eloisajames.com/ - GR has an omnibus listed that was published in June, but it was first published earlier in 2013 as separate short stories) - Eloisa James is a GR Author - 2 tickets)

Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 560
Goodreads Authors: 27


message 1244: by Brian (new)

Brian | 153 comments BRIAN

20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas Films
Option 4 - Book has been turned into a movie
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
It was made into a movie in 2012

Points this post: 20
Total points: 165
Books read: 11
Big Books: 1-0-0 (1)


message 1245: by Jen (new)

Jen Scott | 420 comments Jen UT

5.7 - In the Hall

A Million Suns by Beth Revis

Total Points: 55
Total Books Read: 5


message 1246: by Kim (new)

Kim (goodreadscomkimber) | 708 comments Kimber

10.1 Get A Clue
Elsie: Adventures of an Arizona Schoolteacher 1913-1916 by Barbara Anne Waite
ELsie: AdventUrEs of an AZ SChoolteacher
___________

15.2 The Old and the New
Book 1: Stranger in Town by Cheryl Bradshaw (old favorite)
Book 2: The Princess Problem by Diane Darcy (new to me author)
*ebook length verification post 3077

__________

15.8 No Time To Waste
Ruined by a Rake: An All's Fair in Love Novella by Erin Knightley

_________

Cheryl Bradshaw is a GRA
Erin Knightley is a GRa
Barbara Anne Waite is a GRA

__________

Above Tasks: 40 points
# tasks completed to date: 18
GRA: 15
total points: 330


message 1247: by Mai (new)

Mai (jeanphoenix) | 763 comments Mai

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.

I chose to read

Foundation by Isaac Asimov

from the Summer Challenge, task 20.4, Option 1, which requires that the author's initials be found in my readerboard name. The author's initials here are: IA

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 470
Tasks Completed: 26
Books Read: 33
GR Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()


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



5.6 -- In the Billiards Room

Supreme Justice(Dana Cutler #2) by *Phillip Margolin

*Phillip Margolin is a Goodreads Author*




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


1. The pawn (♙♟) Option B: #58 on the World War II Fiction List.

**Battle Cry by Leon Uris

**Big Book: Battle Cry is 694 Pages**




25.5 - Bluemoon's Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

D. THE MUSIC - I chose Silent Night

Silent Mercy by Linda Fairstein


E. THE GIFTS - read a book of your choice

A Gathering Place by Thomas Kinkade





Points in This Task: 50
Goodreads Authors in This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets in This Post: 1
Pages Read in This Post: 1824









Totals:
Total Points: 340
Total Goodreads Authors: 14
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(6), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 20/59
Total Books Read: 26
Total Pages Read in Winter 2013-14 SRC: 10,449



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Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1160 comments Elizabeth B

20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Tea's Task: Mystery Sub-genres
Shattered Glass by Dani Alexander (new- to me author) (genre mystery>crime)

25.11 -Lois's Task: Showtime for Dogs
Opt 2: blue cover Baby, Drive South (Southern Roads, #1) by Stephanie Bond
Opt 4: dog on the cover Rescue My Heart (Animal Magnetism, #3) by Jill Shalvis

30.6 - Kate S's Task: Beginnings and Endings
I chose option 3 and read for book A (first novel)The Namesake
and book B (last published novel) The Lowland

Points this post:75
Total points:485+75=560
Tasks: 30+3=33


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Fandury | 957 comments FANDURY

15.8 - No Time to Waste

Read one of the 10 shortest books that meet general SRC guidelines (at least 100 pages, etc.) on your TBR.

The Dead Side of the Mike by Simon Brett

The paperback of this book has 180 pages and is one of the 10 shortest on my tbr-2014 list. The Dead Side of the Mike


Points this post: 15
Total Points: 335
Books Read: 20
Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)


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