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WINTER CHALLENGE 2013
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Winter Challenge 2013: Completed Tasks (Do Not Delete Posts)
Erin ATX15.7 - Professor Plum? Miss Scarlet?
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green *Goodreads Author*
Points the Task: 15
Total Points: 115
Tasks Completed: 8
Goodreads Authors: 7
15.6 - Happy Birthday, Jim!Song - Light my fire
Book - This Fire by Elise Logan
Approved for length #1457
Goodread Author
15.8 - No Time to Waste.
Waterlocked: An Elemental World Novella by Elizabeth Hunter
Goodreads Author
25.11 - Lois's Task: Showtime for Dogs
Option #2 - blue cover
byGina L. Maxwell
and
Wethering the Storm by Samantha Towle
Samantha is #36 on the list of girl dog names
Goodreads Authors x 2
30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute Zero
Option B - C
Kade's Dark Embrace by Kym Grosso
250 pages
Option C - Word Thief
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
This is a Big book with 552 pages
Goodreads Authors x 2
30.3 - Sassafrass's Task: Readers Also Enjoyed
Book A: Covet by Felicity E. Heaton
Approved for length #310
Book B: Venice Vampyr by Tina Folsom
Approved #1541 and as of today it is still on the readers also liked list. I forgot to note the date I first found it.
Goodreads Authors x 2
30.5 Susan A's Task: I Love My TBR
Option 1 - Pages 2 was my middle page
Lethal RiderLethal Rider by Larissa Ione
Option 3
The Professional by Kresley Cole
*This book is not technically out yet, but I read all three parts on my Kindle and since there is an actual book I used the paperback version for page length - there was a discussion in e-book verification page. Because the parts were listed separately on my TBR list all 3 of them appeared on the first page of 40 with ratings of 4.33, 4.45, and 4.52.
Goodreads Authors x 2
Points this task: 145
Total points: 420
Tasks completed: 18
Books read: 27
Goodreads authors: 27
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
5.1 -- In the KitchenMichael Symon's 5 in 5: 5 Fresh Ingredients + 5 Minutes = 120 Fantastic Dinners by Michael Symon and Douglas Trattner
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Tea's Task: Mystery Sub-genres
Spying in High Heels by Gemma Halliday
***Gemma Halliday is a Goodreads Author.***
25.7 - Janet F's Task: Don't Be Clueless
Clue 1:
Unleashing Mr. Darcy by Teri Wilson
***Teri Wilson is a Goodreads Author.***
Clue 5: Life
Spend My Life with You by Donna Hill
***Donna Hill is a Goodreads Author.***
30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute Zero
B: K - page count is 400
The Perfect Mistress by Victoria Alexander
C: Little
My Wicked Little Lies by Victoria Alexander
30.4 - Dlmrose's Task: Beyond Comparison
I used BJROSE for both options A and B.
Option A:
A Summer in Sonoma by Robyn Carr
Option B:
Matched by Ally Condie
***Ally Condie is a Goodreads Author.***
Points this post: 110
Total points: 540
Tasks completed: 30
Books read: 41
Goodreads authors: 25
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Michelle WI15.10 Celebrate!
read any book
W is for Wasted by Sue Grafton
20.1 Check... and Mate!
option 2B: #2 in a series, not a reread
Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor
***** GR author *****
20.4 Ode to Joy
option 3: 3 E's total in title and author name
Red Rising by Pierce Brown (I read an ARC)
***** GR author *****
20.5 Out With the Old and In With the New!
option B: one of my favorite authors
Deeply Odd by Dean Koontz
***** GR author *****
20.7 Is There a Conspiracy to be Found Here?
option 2: science fiction genre
Divergent by Veronica Roth
***** GR author *****
Points this post: 95
Total Points: 95
GR authors: 4
JOLIE20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas Films
I chose Option 3B: Read a book that is third in a series:
The Supreme Macaroni Company by Adriana Trigiani
Author is a GOODREADS AUTHOR
25.3 - Sandy's Task: Settlers of Catan
Rolled dice and rolled 2 and 4
Option 2: Timber. Book with a building on cover.
Empty Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune by Bill DedmanOption 4: Book set in wheat producing country, my book is set in Russia: Travels in Siberia by Ian Frazier This is a BIG BOOK at 529 pages.
Points this post: 45
Total points: 110
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 8
Goodreads authors this post: 1
Goodreads authors (total): 1
Big books this post: 1
Big books (total): 2 (500+)
STACIE MITask 30.7 - Swim, Bike, Run
I rolled a 1 and a 2.
For option 1, I read a book whose author's initials are NH, which is found in triatHloN:
Spirited by Nancy Holder
**Nancy Holder is a Goodreads author!!**
For option 2, I read a book with a pool on the cover:
The Unbearable Book Club for Unsinkable Girls by Julie Schumacher
This book was approved in the task help thread.
Points this task: 30
Total points: 365
Tasks completed: 25
Books read: 30
Pages read: 7722
Goodreads authors: 21
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
25.5 - Bluemoon's Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite ThingsA. Christmas Bliss by Mary Kay Andrews
B. Chamomile Mourning by Laura Childs, which has a cake on the cover and tea shop recipes in the back
Points this post: 25
Total points: 325
Post #1820.5 - Bigger is Better - Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!
Option C (also D): Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes
Points this task: 20
Total: 335
GR authors: 14
Books read:24
Tasks Done: 18
Elizabeth B5.1 - In the Kitchen
A History of the World in 6 Glasses
5.4 -- In the Conservatory
25.3 - Sandy's Task: Settlers of Catan
Opt 2: Some Girls Bite (341 pg - building and road on the cover)
Opt 6: Taking Shots by Toni Aleo (478 pg) TA found in caTAn
Points this post:35
Total points:560+35=595
Tasks: 33+3=36
Sheila30.5 Susan A's Task: I Love My TBR
Option 1: I used my tbr/on pc shelf which has 29 pages and from page 15 I chose:
Guilty Wives by James PattersonAND
Option 4:
Vector by Robin Cookadded to my tbr March 4th, 2010
Total Points = 835
Tea20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Tea's Task: Mystery Sub-genres
A Casual Weekend Thing by A.J. Thomas
- mystery > crime on main book page (verified)
- new to me author
*** A.J. Thomas is GR author ***
25.3 - Sandy's Task: Settlers of Catan
rolled: 2 & 6
Option 2
by Beverly Connor- building on the cover
Option 6
Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh
- author's initials NS are adjacent in SETTLERSOFCATAN
*** Nalini Singh is GR author ***
Points This Post: 45
Total points: 670
Tasks Completed: 34
Total Books Read: 52
Goodreads Authors: 35
Big Books: 500 (/), 750 (1), 1000 (/)
Elizabeth BRe-posting
25.3 - Sandy's Task: Settlers of Catan
Opt 2:
(341 pg - building and road on the cover)Opt 6: Taking Shots by Toni Aleo (478 pg) TA found in caTAn
Total points:595
FANDURY30.3 - Sassafrass's Task: Readers Also Enjoyed
Book A: Choose any book that you want to read.
Cover Her Face by P.D. James
Book B: Pick one of the books from the "Readers Also Enjoyed" list and use it for your second book.
A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh
This book was on the list on 21.01.14 and is still there today.
Both books have been new to me.
Points this task: 30
Total Points: 390
Books Read: 24
Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)
15.9 - First or Last? The Returned which is the first book in the Returned series, and is a GR author.15.10 – Celebrate! My book of choice was In My Skin
20.4 - Author! Author! Ode to Joy Opt. 3 - 3 E's in the title and author's name
Atmospheric Disturbances AtmosphEric DisturbancEs by Rivka GalchEn
20.5 - Bigger is Better Opt. D, start a series that is new to you. Deeper Than the Dead is the first book in the Oak Knoll series, and is new to me.
20.9 - Moderator's Pet Opt. 3 - A. Read a book with the genre humor or Christmas on its Goodreads page. I chose humor: The One-Way Bridge: A Novel has humor listed on its main page.
Points this post: 90
Points previous posts: 150
Total points so far: 240
GR Authors: 3
(Tasks completed: 15.9, 15.10, 20.2, 20.4, 20.5, 20.7, 20.9, 25.4, 25.11, 30.1, 30.2)
5.5 -- In the Dining Room
The Knife of Never Letting Go
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 245
Tasks Completed: 16
Books Read: 20
GR Authors: 5
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (1)
The Knife of Never Letting Go
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 245
Tasks Completed: 16
Books Read: 20
GR Authors: 5
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (1)
25.7 Don't be CluelessClue 4: When? Columbine by Dave Cullen goodreads' authors
The description starts: "On April 20, 1999, two boys left an indelible stamp on the American psyche."
Clue 5: Why? Life After Life by Kate Atkinson 529 pages is a big book
Total points: 35
Angel **Book Junkie** 30.1 - Ms Anderson's Task: Riddle Me This
Roll Dice -- 2 and 6
Clue 2: It's Popular More than 50,000 Ratings Flowers in the Attic | V.C. Andrews | 411 Pages | ★★★★★ | 72,213 Ratings | 01/24/2014
Clue 6: And We Wouldn't Have it Any Other Way Read a book of your choice Rock Chick Reckoning | Kristen Ashley | 482 pages | ★★★★★ | GR Author
Note I am not good at the Riddle thing and I have no idea what the answer is.. Possibly Big Book Ticket LOL
Total Points this Task: 30
Total Overall Points: 65
Goodreads Author Points Total: 4
BigBook Ticket Totals: 500+(1)
30.3 - Sassafrass's Task: Readers Also EnjoyedBook A: Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok (Goodreads Author)
and
Book B: Honolulu by Alan Brennert (Goodreads Author) (found on 1/4/2014)
Points this post: 30
Total points: 115
Total GR Authors: 6
Andy P.Task # 25.10 - Stacie MI’s Task: Nutcracker Tradition
Option 2. Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in TCHAIKOVSKYShakespeare's Trollop by Charlaine Harris TCHAIKOVSKY
Option 3. Read a book with the genre “Children” on its main GR page Daddy-Long-Legs. Children's is on it's MP 57 users
Points this post:25
Total points:685
STACIE MITask 10.9 - White Sale
I read:
Invincible, Vol. 3: Perfect Strangers by Robert Kirkman
The subtitle, "Perfect Strangers," is white, as are the upper and lower corners.
Points this task: 10
Total points: 375
Tasks completed: 26
Books read: 31
Pages read: 7866
Goodreads authors: 21
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
KAREN F10.4 A Really Big Show
Needled to Death by Maggie Sefton
The word is "to" in I Want to Hold Your Hand
20.5 Out with the Old and In with the New!
Option C: Parasite by Mira Grant
At 504 Pages this book is over 400 pages
504 Pages - 1 Big Book Ticket
25.11 Showtime for Dogs
Option 1: Never Stay Past Midnight by Mira Lyn Kelly
The word is Stay
**Mira Lyn Kelly is a Goodreads Author**
Option 4: Due or Die by Jenn McKinlay
There's a black dog bounding through the snow:
**Jenn McKinlay is a Goodreads Author**
Points this Post: 55
Total Challenge Points: 360
Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Books: 500+(2),750+(0),1000+(0)
Lois's Task: Showtime for DogsOption 1: The word is Down - Bear Down, Bear North: Alaska Stories by Melinda Moustakis - 1/26/14
Option 3: Autobiography of a Face by Lucy Grealy - 12/28/13
From Top 100 most popular male and female dog names, #2 female name: Lucy
Melinda Moustakis is a Goodreads author.
Points this task: 25
Total: 120
GR authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: (0) 500+ (0) 700+ (0) 1000+
Jessica PDX10.1 - Get a Clue
The Bull Slayer by Bruce MacBain
by Bruce MacBainPoints This Post: 10
Total Points: 715
TANYA D25.9- All things New
Option 1: A Perfect Evil by Alex Kava
Alex Kava is a new to me author
Claiming a Goodreads Author ticket for Alex Kava
Option 4: The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 180
Janice CA10.2 - Sochi Sidekicks
A "big cat" (lion) on the cover
Is There a Doctor in the Zoo? by David Taylor
+10
total: 110
tasks: 7
books: 9
dawn9920.1 Check and Mate
option 3A Bishop purple cover: The Cypress House by Michael Koryta
cover approved 426 pages
pts. this post: 20
total points: 190
10.6 - SWLATMade in America: An Informal History of the English Language in the United States
("humor" genre)
15.4 - Whodunit?
Option 2 - "mystery" genre and Michael Connelly matches Michael McKean as Mr. Green
Angels Flight
*** Michael Connelly is a Goodreads author
15.5 - Mysteries Can Be Real.
The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town
("true crime" genre)
*** John Grisham is a Goodreads author
20.8 - It's My Birthday!: Skandia's Task: Famous December Birthdays!
Option 3, December 16 - Jane Austen ("classics" genre)
Anna Karenina
*** 2 Big Book tickets claimed (964 pages)
Points this post: 60
Tasks completed this post: 4
Big Book Tickets, GR authors this post: 2, 2
Total challenge points: 110
Total tasks completed: 7
Total number Big Books: 500(0) 750(2) 1000(0)
Total Goodreads authors: 3
BEKKA - 10.9 - White Sale!For this task, I read “
” by Matthew J. Kirby, since it has white on the cover (white smoke and white title).Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 10
Total Points Earned to Date: 175
Pages Read this Challenge: 187
Total Pages Read to Date: 4130
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 15
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
25.6 - Elizabeth B's Task: Sochi 2014 - Hot. Cool. Yours.I live in USA.
Book 1: The Low Road by James Lear ***GRA***
takes places in Scotland (Great Britain) per GR plot description
Book 2: Butterfly Hunter by Julie Bozza ***GRA***
takes place in Australia per GR plot description
25.11 - Lois's Task: Showtime for Dogs
Option 1: Dog training word SIT
Love On Site by Neil Plakcy ***GRA***
Love on SITe
approved for length SRC ebook verification line 766
Option 3: read a book by an author whose first name appears on this list of most popular male and female dog names
The Impetuous Afflictions of Jonathan Wolfe by Charlie Cochet ***GRA***
Charlie is #3 on the list of most popular male dog names
Points this post: 25 + 25 = 50
Total Points: 840 + 50 = 890
GRA: 46 + 4 = 50
15.8 - No Time to WasteThe shortest book on my TBR: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (144 pages) by Robert Louis Stevenson
Points this post: 15
Total points: 130
Total GR Authors: 6
SAM ID30.6 - Beginnings and Endings
Option 1: Best first and last lines.
Book 1: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
*from the list 'stylist best 100 opening lines'*
Book 2: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
*from the list 'stylist best 100 closing lines'*
Little Women is 669 pages long.
*1 Big Book ticket*
Points this task: *30*
Total Points: 120/1035
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500(1)/750(0)/1000(0)
25.3 - Sandy's Task: Settlers of CatanI rolled two 1s:
Blue Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews, 256 p.
Christmas in the line "6 am day after Christmas"
Already Home by Susan Mallery
paperback edition 368 p. Already Home
Home in the line "they're not home to find us out"
Susan Mallery is a Goodreads author.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 350
GR authors: 15
Task #20.6 Seasoned Reader - Susan's Task: I Love To PlanSummer 2013 Challenge
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Something New
Option 1
Striking Distance by Pamela Clare (GR Author)
book first published in 2013 - published November 5th 2013
Task #30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute Zero
Option B
Love's Rhythm by Lexxie Couper (GR Author)
Kelvin (K) scale - number of pages = 200
Option C
What Lies Beneath by Andrea Laurence (GR Author)
Word in title - beneath
Points this Post: 50
Totals:
Total Points: 390
Total Goodreads Authors: 20
Total Tasks Completed: 24
Total Books Read: 30
BEKKA - 15.9 - First or Last?For this task, I read “
” by Jennifer A. Nielsen, since its the latest published book in the Infinity Ring series.Also, Jennifer A. Nielsen is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for that as well.
Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 15
Total Points Earned to Date: 190
Pages Read this Challenge: 186
Total Pages Read to Date: 4316
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 16
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
Oma122930.7 - Delicious Dee's Task: Swim, Bike, Run
I rolled a #2 and a #6.
Option 2-Read a book that has a picture of a body of water that is big enough to swim in on the cover.
by M.J. FredrickClaiming M.J.Fredrick as GR author
Option 6-Read a book that has ROMANCE as a listed genre on the main (any sub-genres of romance count)
Peaches for Father Francis by Joanne Harris
Points:405/1035
Tasks: 27/59
GR Authors: 12
Big Books:(2)500 pages; ()750 + pages
Natalie CH25.11 - Lois's Task: Showtime for Dogs
Option 1, COME in the title:
Jacobean and Caroline Comedies by Robert Gilford Lawrence
'COMEdies'
Option 2, blue cover:
by Ian McEwanbook approved in post 68 of the help thread.
points this task: 30
total points: 390
Big book tickets:5
GRA tickets: 9
tasks completed: 22/59
Kimber25.5 These are a few of my favorite things
Option A: (author's initials in DECORATIONS)
Eve by Anna Carey pb 352 pgs
Option C: (author named Mary)
Christmas Bliss hc 294 pgs
total pages = 646 (over 600 required)
Anna Carey is a GRA
This task: 25
# tasks completed: 20
GRA: 19
Total points: 390
Emily Bookshelf20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy
Option 3 - exactly 3 E's in title/author combined
tanglEd wEbs by annE bishop
Tangled Webs by Anne Bishop
Goodreads Authors This Post: 0
Big Book Tickets This Post: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Points this post: 20
Total Goodreads Authors: 4
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=3, 750=0, 1000=0
Total Points: 185
15.10 – Celebrate!The Book of Blood: From Legends and Leeches to Vampires and Veins by H.P. Newquist January 27
H.P. Newquist is a Goodreads Author
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 305
Total Tasks Completed: 16
Total Books Read: 22
Total Goodreads Authors: 11
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
10.8 – Take the Plunge!Takes place in Canada:
Blizzard of Glass: The Halifax Explosion of 1917 by Sally M. Walker
+10 Points
15.4 – Whodunit?
A & B: Lee Ving / Mystery on main page:
A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee
+15 Points
25.9 – Alison’s Task: All Things New
Option #1: New Authors: I have never read anything by this author before:
In the Shadow of the Banyan by Vaddey Ratner
Option #4: New Book By An Old Favourite: Margo Lanagan is one of my favorite Young Adult authors:
Yellowcake by Margo Lanagan
+ 25 Points
Points this Post: 50
Grand Total: 480
Barbara AllenTask#5.7 In the hall
Nora Has 4 letters
Morrigan's Crossby Nora Roberts
Task #10.8 Take the Plunge
Chance Is the Providence of Adventurers by M. Scotty Lamkin Takes Place in Alaska
Points this post 15
Total Points 55
M.Scotty Lamkin is a Goodreads author
GRA this Post 1
Total GRA 2
Suzanne20.5 - Bigger is Better - Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!
(view spoiler)
Option A: The year is rapidly approaching its end, read a book that has been on your TBR shelf for at least one year.
Required: Note when it was added to your shelf in your post.
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini - **** - 2/10/2014 - Added on October 12, 2009
Barbara W20.1 Most Improved Player-Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Check...And Mate!
Option 1-Pawn-Ex-Miltary figure main character-had this approved by Anne message 37 in help thread
The Cuckoo's CallingTasks Completed: 9
# Books Read: 12
Points so far: 160
SOELO20.4 - Ode to Joy
Option 3:
PiratE LatitudEs by MichaEl Crichton has 3 Es in it.
30.1 - Riddle Me This
I rolled a 1 and a 6
Option 1:
There are buildings on the cover
Option 6:
A book of my choice
Kami Garcia is a GR author
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Previous Points: 145
Points this post: 50
Total: 195
GR authors: 10
10.9 - White Sale!
by Kazuo IshiguroWhites of her eyes, approved in post #36 of task help thread.
Task total)=10
Grand total=405
Task: 20.9 - Moderator's Pet: Michael's Task, Love of Christmas FilmsRead:
Option 3 - Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian
Lara Adrian is a Goodreads Author.
Points this task: 20
Total Points: 160
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books: 1
15.3 - Happy Valentine’s Day!Option 2: Read 1 book that satisfies both A and B
A. Read a book in which all the words in the title/subtitle begin with letters found in the word VALENTINES.
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.
Angelfall by Susan Ee *GoodReads Author*
Points this task: 15
Total: 135
GR authors: 9
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (1)
Post #1915.6 - Happy Birthday, Jim!
Using the song #9 "End of the Night"
Night of the Living Deed by E.J. Copperman
Points this task: 15
Total: 350
GR authors: 14
Books read:25
Tasks Done: 19
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15.5 - Mysteries Can Be Real.
Read a book with the genre “true crime” on its main page.
London 1849: A Victorian Murder Story by Michael Alpert
Points:375/1035
Tasks: 26/59
GR Authors: 12
Big Books:(2)500 pages; ()750 + pages