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message 1401: by Mai (new)

Mai (jeanphoenix) | 763 comments Mai

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

Book with a mystery sub-genre by a new author to me

Casino Royale by Ian Fleming

Ian Flemming is new to me

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 490
Tasks Completed: 27
Books Read: 34
GR Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()


message 1402: by Pamela Su (new)

Pamela Su (thebluebaroness) | 247 comments 20.1. Most Improved Player - Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Check...And Mate!

1B. The Pawn: The General and the Elephant Clock of Al-Jazari by Sarah Black
- features a former military character, General John Mitchel. (244 pages/paperback)

50.1 - Pamela Su's task: Variety is the Spice of Life

1. Miss Scarlet: Second Chances by T.A. Webb
- is listed as Erotica on the main page.

3. Mrs. White: Achilles and the Houseboy by Gillibran Brown
- features Gillibran, a houseboy. He is paid wages for performing household duties which includes cooking and cleaning.

6. Professor Plum: My Roommate's a Jock? Well, Crap! by Wade Kelly
- where the protagonist, Cole Reid, is a physics geek, has a collection of humorous t-shirts with physics-related sayings, and is described as a social recluse with an obsessive-compulsive behavior.

*** Sarah Black is a Goodreads Author ***
*** T.A. Webb is a Goodreads Author ***
*** Wade Kelly is a Goodreads Author ***

Points this Post: 70
Goodreads Author(s): 3

TOTAL
Total Points to Date: 835
Total Tasks Completed: 48
Total Goodreads Authors: 56


message 1403: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F

Task 5.1 In The Kitchen

The New Whole Grain Cookbook: Terrific Recipes Using Farro, Quinoa, Brown Rice, Barley, and Many Other Delicious and Nutritious Grains

Points this post:5
Total points:120
Tasks completed:10
Books read:10
Goodreads Authors:2
Big books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 1404: by Denise (new)

Denise | 471 comments 25.9 - Alison's Task: All Things New

I chose Options 1 and 2.

Option 1: Read a book by a Goodreads Author whom you have never read before.

Still Alice by Lisa Genova

This Goodreads author is new-to-me.

Option 2: Read a book that is no more than 6 months old by first publication.

The Salinger Contract by Adam Langer

First published September 17, 2013. I read it in January 2014.

Task total=25
Grand total=430


message 1405: by Sandy, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Sandy | 16893 comments Mod
First, I am moving the book Wild Tales: A Rock & Roll Life that I used for 5.7 - no replacement at this time.

5.4 -- In the Conservatory
I read A Parchment of Leaves (Ballantine Reader's Circle) by Silas House - lots of plant life on the cover.

25.3 - Sandy's Task: Settlers of Catan
I rolled a 5 and a 6.

For my first book, nonfiction about music/musician, I read Wild Tales: A Rock & Roll Life - autobiography of Graham Nash, 360 pages.

For my second book, initials in SettlersofCatan, I read Native Tongue by Suzette Haden Elgin. Author initials "SE," disregarding middle name. 327 pages.

25.9 - Alison's Task: All Things New
For my first book, I chose option 2 and read Sand Omnibus. First published in January 2014, read in January 2014.

For my second book, I chose option 4, and read Critical Mass, the most recent book by a favorite author.

Points this post: 55 new, subtract 5 - net 50.
Total points: 715


message 1406: by Skandia (new)

Skandia (sfgirl) | 371 comments 20.3 - Best Review - Band Director Terry's Task: Solo and Ensemble

Option 2: No Rest for the Dead by Andrew Gulli ; Tess Gerritsen; Kathy Reichs etc (collaboration of 27 authors)

Tess Gerritsen is a Goodreads Author

Points this post: 20
Total points: 325
Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 21
Goodreads Author: 17
Big Book Tickets: 500 (2); 750 (2); 1000(0)


message 1407: by Cindie (last edited Jan 28, 2014 11:50AM) (new)

Cindie | 1835 comments 20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy
I read a book that works for option 3: Eleanor & Park There are a total of 3 e's in the title and the author's name: Rainbow Rowell. (option 3)


Rainbow Rowell is a ************Goodreads author*************

Points: 180
books read: 16
tasks completed: 14

GR authors: 8
Big books: 1(500) 1(750+)
pages read:6214


message 1408: by Dee (last edited Jan 28, 2014 12:46PM) (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

25.11 - Lois's Task: Showtime for Dogs
Option 3 - The Snowflake Inn - Samantha Chase (GR Author) - ebook only approved line 1411 of the spreadsheet; I have 3 canine fur-babies at home, one of which is Samantha - although she is more likely to answer to princess...lol

Option 4 - Love in a Pawn Shop by Bonnie Edwards - Bonnie Edwards (GR Author) - the dog on the cover is actually the authors dog, which I found really cute; ebook only approved 760 of spreadsheet

Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 625
Goodreads Authors: 31


message 1409: by Angel **Book Junkie** (last edited Jan 28, 2014 04:06PM) (new)

Angel **Book Junkie** Task 50.1 Pamela Su's Task: Variety is the Spice of Life

Book 1: Miss Scarlet | Erotic Romance on main page | Bared to You |
Sylvia Day | 338 Pages | ★★★★★ | GR Author

Book 2: Reverend or Mr. Green | Green Cover |A Chance for Charity |
S.L. Baum | 260 Pages | ★★★ | GR Author

Book 3: Professor Plum Featuring a nerd | The Theory of Attraction|
Delphine Dryden| Line 1413 on SRC E-Book Verification | 121 Pages | ★★★
| GR Author

A Chance for Charity (The Immortal Ones, #1) by S.L. Baum required for Mr. Green post.

Total Points this Task: 50
Total Overall Points: 115
Goodreads Author Points This Task: 3
Goodreads Author Points Total: 7
BigBook Ticket Totals: 500+(1)


message 1410: by Susan A (new)

Susan A | 1662 comments 50.1 - Pamela Su's task: Variety is the Spice of Life

1. Miss Scarlet: Erotica
Free Falling by S.E. Jakes ***GRA***
approved for length SRC ebook verification line 505

2. Colonel Mustard: Science Fiction and Military
Turbulence by Lyn Gala ***GRA***
approved for length SRC ebook verification line 1501

6. Professor Plum: geek, genius per GR plot description
Lessons in Love by Charlie Cochrane ***GRA***

Books 2 and 6 genre approved in task thread


Points this post: 50
Total Points: 890 + 50 = 940
GRA: 50 + 3 = 53


message 1411: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments Sheila


30.7 - Delicious Dee's Task: Swim, Bike, Run
I rolled a 2 and a 6

Option 2:Swim - lake on cover
Declan's Cross (A Sharpe & Donovan Novel) by Carla Neggers Declan's Cross by Carla Neggers

AND

Option 6: Romance genre
The Line Between Here and Gone by Andrea Kane The Line Between Here and Gone by Andrea Kane


Total Points = 865



message 1412: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne | 479 comments Suzannesea

5.9 - In the Cellar

Black Diamond by Martin Walker is set in France, the top country for wine consumption.


This post: 5 points
Total to date: 435 points


message 1413: by Mai (new)

Mai (jeanphoenix) | 763 comments MAI

5.8 -- In the Study

Read a book that features a writer

Exiles by James Joyce

30.6 - Kate S's Task: Beginnings and Endings

Option 1: Best Lines

Book A: Read a book from the list of 100 best beginnings


Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

Book B: Read a book from the list of 100 best last lines

The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain

Points this post: 35
Total Points: 525
Tasks Completed: 29
Books Read: 37
GR Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()


message 1414: by Isha (new)

Isha | 224 comments Task #10.2 - Sochi Sidekicks

Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden (GR Author)
Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden approved here


Task #10.6 - SWLAT

Full Throttle by Erin McCarthy (GR Author)
"Humor" as a genre on main page - verified here


Task #15.8 - No Time to Waste

The Rent-A-Groom by Jennifer Blake (GR Author)
(ebook only, approved line 1396 of the spreadsheet)


Task #15.10 – Celebrate!

Mistress to Her Husband by Penny Jordan


Task #20.5 - Bigger is Better - Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!

Option D
Real by Katy Evans (GR Author)
new series to me


Task #30.7 - Delicious Dee's Task: Swim, Bike, Run

Dice rolled: 2 & 6

Option 2 - Swim
Finding Perfect by Susan Mallery (GR Author)
body of water that is big enough to swim in on the cover
Finding Perfect (Fool's Gold, #3) by Susan Mallery


Option 6
Unattainable by Madeline Sheehan
Read a book that has ROMANCE as a listed genre on the main
(ebook only, approved line 1509 of the spreadsheet)


Points this Post: 100
Totals:
Total Points: 510
Total Goodreads Authors: 26
Total Tasks Completed: 31
Total Books Read: 38


message 1415: by Deborah (new)

Deborah | 1667 comments Post #20

5.6 -- In the Billiards Room

Angel Diary, Vol. 05 by Kara Fifth in the series


5.7 -- In the Hall

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne John has 4 letters

Points this task: 10
Total: 360
GR authors: 14
Books read:27
Tasks Done: 21


message 1416: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 25.10 - Nutcracker Tradition

I did options 1 and 3.

For option 1, I read a book with a 1, 2, and 8 in the page numbers (128 pages):

Zits 01: Zits by Jerry Scott

For option 3, I read a book shelved as "Childrens":

Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

Points this task: 25
Total points: 400
Tasks completed: 27
Books read: 33
Pages read: 8138
Goodreads author: 21
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1417: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

15.2 - The Old and the New

Book A - Old favorite

Voodoo River (Elvis Cole, #5) by Robert Crais by Robert Crais

Book B - New to me

Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household by Geoffrey Household

Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 730


message 1418: by Lorna (new)

Lorna | 526 comments 10.10 'Tis The Season

A Christmas Memory, One Christmas, & The Thanksgiving Visitor by Truman Capote
"holiday" genre on main page

15.8 No Time to Waste

The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway
One of the 10 shortest books on TBR at 235 pages.

30.7 Delicious Dee's Task: Swim, Bike, Run
I rolled numbers 4 & 6

#4- Book Smart: Your Essential Reading List for Becoming a Literary Genius in 365 Days by Jane Mallison
I would like to improve my readers advisory skills as part of my job as a librarian.

#6- First Love by James Patterson*GRA
(romance)

Points this post: 55
Total poinst: 185
Tasks completed: 11
Books read: 12
Goodreads Authors: 4


message 1419: by Susan A (new)

Susan A | 1662 comments 30.4 - Dlmrose's Task: Beyond Comparison

Book A: From Caroline's read list, rated 5 stars
Long Time Gone by S.E. Jakes ***GRA***


Book B: #12 on Pamela Su's "See what other books you have in common", rated 5 stars
What Can Be by Mary Calmes ***GRA***
approved for length SRC ebook verification line 1561



Points this post: 30
Total Points: 940 + 30 = 970
GRA: 53 + 2 = 55


message 1420: by auranee (new)

auranee | 8 comments auranee

20.10 - Group Reads

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
& my discussion comment!

Rainbow Rowell is a Goodreads author.

this post: 20 points
total to date: 45 points


message 1421: by Brian (new)

Brian | 153 comments BRIAN

25.11 - Lois's Task: Showtime for Dogs

Option 2 - Cover is predominantly blue or green
The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells by H.G. Wells

Option 3 - author's name matches with popular dog's name
Already Dead by Charlie Huston
Charlie is #3 on popular male dog names.

30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute Zero

Option A - genre is both science fiction and fantasy
The Map of the Sky by Félix J. Palma
At 594 pages, this qualifies as a big book!

Option B for Fahrenheit - 0 plus 4,5,6,7, or 9 with no repeats
The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
590 pages, which is also enough to qualify for a big book!

Points this post: 55
Total points: 230
Books read: 16
Big Books: 3-0-0 (3)


Eepa *mm loving bookworm* (eepa) | 187 comments Eepa

5.1 In the Kitchen

Read a cookbook or a nonfiction book about food or food preparation.

The Nasty Bits: Collected Varietal Cuts, Usable Trim, Scraps, and Bones by Anthony Bourdain


20.1 Check...And Mate!

1. The Pawn.
A. Read a book with a prominent Military or ex-miltary character.

Strength of the Wolf by Kendall McKenna

Paperback version has 365 pages.

Kendall McKenna is GR author.


20.7 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.

Alpha Trine by Lexi Ander

Lexi Ander is GR author.



Points this post: 45
Total points: 235
GR author tickets: 17


message 1423: by Coralie (new)

Coralie Coralie

5.9 In the Cellar

Book set in Italy
The Ides of April

5.10 In the Lounge

‘book club’ as a genre
Blindness

15.7 Professor Plum? Miss Scarlet?

Colour in author’s name – white
The Burnt Ones by Patrick White

25.7 Don’t Be Clueless

Clue 3 Where did it happen?
Book set on the island of Java
The Black Lake

Clue 5 Why did it happen?
Book with ‘life’ in title
Scenes from Village Life

30.7 Swim, Bike, Run
I rolled 1 and 4.

Option 1 – author’s initials in TRIATHLON
The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes - And Why by Amanda Ripley

Option 4 Run – I want to improve my fitness so I read
The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can: Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer


This post 80 points

Total to date 440 points


message 1424: by Christine (new)

Christine (cmj75) | 10 comments Christine J

Task 5.10 In The Lounge

Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand
(Has 'book club' listed as a genre)

Points for this task: 5
Points total: 45
Books read: 6
Tasks complete: 5


message 1425: by Lindy-Lane (new)

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


task 20.9 love of christmas films!

*selected opt #3: genre of christmas on gr page

Twas the Bite Before Christmas by Lee Charles Kelley

*pages 366


Points this post: 20
Total points: 300
Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Books: 500+(1) 750+(0) 1000+(0)

Tasks Completed: 20


message 1426: by Lindy-Lane (new)

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

task 25.10 nutcracker tradition!

*selected opt #1: book whose page count contains two of the #'s 1,8,9,2

A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas

*pages 213

*this is a GRA

selected opt #5: book cover with people "dressed up"

Christmas on 4th Street (Fool's Gold, #12.5) by Susan Mallery Christmas on 4th Street by Susan Mallery

*this is a GRA


Points this post: 25
Total points: 325
Goodreads Authors: 11
Big Books: 500+(1) 750+(0) 1000+(0)

Tasks Completed: 21


message 1427: by Kristina Simon (new)

Kristina Simon (kristinasimon) | 11204 comments 20.8 - It's My Birthday!: Skandia's Task: Famous December Birthdays!
Option 1) December 1 – Woody Allen: Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
Hannah is the author's last name; (394 pages > 250 min)

30.3 - Sassafrass's Task: Readers Also Enjoyed
Book A: People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
Book B: The Tenth Gift by Jane Johnson
found on Readers Also Enjoyed list on 12/18/13 and it's still there


Points this post: 50
Season Total: 310






message 1428: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

10.2 - Sochi Sidekicks

There's a flame on the cover - a lit candle on the table.

The Midwife's Tale (Midwife Mysteries, #1) by Sam Thomas by Sam Thomas

Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 740


message 1429: by April (last edited Jan 29, 2014 07:28AM) (new)

April AprilDT

20.10 - Group Reads

American Gods by Neil Gaiman

Post #9 in discussion

Gaiman is a GRA

Points this post= 20
Challenge total= 70


message 1430: by Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Dlmrose | 18433 comments Mod
Dlmrose

10.9 - White Sale!

The Burgermeister's Daughter Scandal in a Sixteenth-Century German Town by Steven E. Ozment The Burgermeister's Daughter: Scandal in a Sixteenth-Century German Town by Steven E. Ozment

The frame/background is white

25.3 - Sandy's Task: Settlers of Catan

I rolled double 6's

Initials SO

Emily, Alone by Stewart O'Nan, 255 pg

Initials AT

Searching for Caleb by Anne Tyler, 328 pg

30.5 Susan A's Task: I Love My TBR

Using my own bookshelf
option 2, I rolled a 3, cover in 3rd column

The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley

option 4, oldest on TBR, added Oct 8, 2009

Show No Fear by Perri O'Shaughnessy

total = 835


message 1431: by Mickslibrarian (new)

Mickslibrarian | 285 comments 5.7 -- In the Hall

Curse of the Thirteenth Fey: The True Tale of Sleeping Beauty by Jane Yolen January 27

Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 310
Total Tasks Completed: 17
Total Books Read: 23
Total Goodreads Authors: 11
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)


message 1432: by Nick (last edited Jan 29, 2014 09:13AM) (new)

Nick (doily) | 3392 comments Nick KY

20.9 Michael’s Films
Option 4.A. Read a book that has been made into a film. I read Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis. IMDB link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210166/?... 317 pages

30.4 DlmRose's Beyond Comparison
For Book A, read a book from the comparison list that the SRC member has read and rated that you have on your To-read shelf. From SRC member Dugger
https://www.goodreads.com/user/compar... I chose to read The Bookman's Wake by John Dunning.

For Book B, scroll down to "See what other books you have in common". This feature suggests up to 20 of the member's books that do not appear on your shelves.

You do not need to use the same member for Book A and B. I chose SRC Member Andre for Book B. https://www.goodreads.com/user/compar... I read The Pagan Lord by Bernard Cornwell.

Points This Post: 50
Total Points So Far: 750
Big Books 500+ (2)


message 1433: by Deedee (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 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.

Love and Mr. Lewisham (1900) by H.G. Wells (Paperback, 229 pages)

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

Evening Is the Whole Day (2008) by Preeta Samarasan(Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 340 pages)

**** Goodreads Author **** Preeta Samarasan


310 + 15 = 325

Tasks Completed: 19
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 310 + 15 = 325
Books read: 25
Pages read: 7,497

Read but not claimed: 4
Goodreads Authors: 9

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


message 1434: by Karen Michele (new)

Karen Michele Burns (klibrary) | 2062 comments 15.5 – Mysteries Can Be Real.

True Crime:

The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson

+15 Points

20.1. Most Improved Player – Anne (Booklady)’s Task: Check…And Mate!

2. The knight (♘ ♞)
B. Since the Knight moves 2 and 1 space combination, read #1 or #2 in a series: (Book 2, The Raven Cycle) 439 pages:

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater

+20 Points

Points this Post: 35
Grand Total: 515


message 1435: by Dionisia (new)

Dionisia (therabidreader) | 329 comments I have completed Task 5.5 -- In the Dining Room by reading

The Disappearing SPOON: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements by Sam Kean

Challenge Total = 65 points
Big Book = 1 ticket
Goodreads Author = 3 tickets


message 1436: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (ebpnd17) | 811 comments Elizabeth P

Task 20.1 - Chess

Option 1 - Pawn: Book with prominent military/ex-military character

Fiancé by Friday by Catherine Bybee

Catherine Bybee is a *Goodreads Author*

Points this task: 20
Total points: 150
Total Tasks: 9
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books: 3


message 1437: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # Task 25.2 Bamaace83's Task: Christmas Memories!

Option 1.Read a book with one of these exact words found in the title, subtitle or author's name: Joseph, Mary, Jesus
Stillwatch by Mary Higgins Clark (368 p.) Author's first name is Mary]
Option 2. "We wish you a merry Christmas." Read a book with a word of at least 3 letters found in this song in the title or subtitle.
The Physics of Christmas: From the Aerodynamics of Reindeer to the Thermodynamics of Turkey by Roger Highfield (303 p.) Matching word is Christmas

Points this post: 25
Total points: 710


message 1438: by MiA (new)

MiA (mirhershelf) | 117 comments MARWA

25.10 - Stacie MI’s Task: Nutcracker Tradition

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

I read The Ocean at the End of the Lane by GRA Neil Gaiman.
Page count :181 pages

Option #3: Read a book with the genre “Children” on its main GR page.

I read The Miserable Mill by Lemony Snicket



Points claimed for this post: 25
Total Points: 195
Tasks Completed so far: 10
Books Read for this challenge so far: 13
GR Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets:500(2), 750(0), 1000(0)


message 1439: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task #
25.11 - Lois's Task: Showtime for Dogs

1. In Obedience, dogs are trained to respond to a number of verbal commands, some of which are Heel, Sit, Stay, Down, and Come. Nose Down, Eyes Up by Merrill Markoe. Command (in honor of Yuki, a special dog) is Down
4. Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Cherished 21 Writers on Animals They Have Loved and Lost by Barbara Abercrombie by Barbara Abercrombie
Option 4 cover is approved here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Points this post: 25
Total points: 735


message 1440: by Wanda (new)

Wanda (wanda71) | 1770 comments Oma1229

25.10 - Stacie MI’s Task: Nutcracker Tradition

I chose Options 1 and 3.

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

Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent by Enuma Okoro

This book has 128 pages (Contains three on the necessary numbers)

Option 3-Read a book with the genre “Children” on its main GR page.

The Dolls' House by Rumer Godden

Points:430/1035
Tasks: 28/59
GR Authors: 12
Big Books:(2)500 pages; ()750 + pages



message 1441: by Rhonda (new)

Rhonda | 56 comments 20.9 Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas Films

I chose Option 5. For this option you can choose any book that has been added to your TBR list since December 2012.
I read Queen Isabella: Treachery, Adultery, and Murder in Medieval England, completed on 1/29/14
Required: Please post the date the book was added to your TBR list. Added to my TBR on 1/21/14

Points this post: 20
Total points: 100
Tasks this post: 1
Total tasks: 5
Goodreads authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads authors: 1


message 1442: by Barbara (last edited Jan 29, 2014 05:37PM) (new)

Barbara (barbaraallen) | 75 comments Barbara Allen

Task#10.3 Read a book featuring vampires

Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts Vampires appears on the main page genres and is identified in the GR's description.

Points this post:10
Total point:65
Total GRA 2


message 1443: by Kim (new)

Kim (goodreadscomkimber) | 708 comments Kimber

30.1 Riddle Me This
*rolled 2, 4

2 - (more than 50,000 ratings
Allegiant by Veronica Roth

4 - (letters ARGH in title)
The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg

Veronica Roth is a GRA

This Task: 25
# tasks complete: 21
GRA: 20
Total: 420


message 1444: by Erin (new)

Erin Lauritzen Erin ATX

10.2 Sochi Sidekicks

Life, Love, and a Polar Bear Tattoo (Toronto #1) by Heather Wardell by Heather Wardell *Goodreads Author*

Points this Task: 10
Total Points: 125
Task Completed: 9
Goodreads Authors: 8


message 1445: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

30.4 - Dlmrose's Task: Beyond Comparison
Book A - I used Ms Anderson who gave The Miseducation of Cameron Post - Emily M. Danforth (GR Author) 5 stars and it was on my to-read-2014 shelf (prioritized books by intention to read)

Book B - I used Judy and The Lady Most Willing...: A Novel in Three Parts - Julia Quinn (GR Author) - is one of the books that showed in the "other books you have in common" area

Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 655
Goodreads Authors: 33


message 1446: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 817 comments 15.3 - Happy Valentine’s Day!
Option 2: Stolen Seduction by Elisabeth Naughton (Goodreads author)
Book meets requirements for both A & B options

15.5 - Mysteries Can Be Real.
The Daughters of Juarez: A True Story of Serial Murder South of the Border by Teresa Rodriguez
"True Crime" is listed on main book page

15.7 - Professor Plum? Miss Scarlet?
Murder on the Ballarat Train by Kerry Greenwood
"Green" is found in the author's last name

15.8 - No Time to Waste.
Off With Their Heads by Mainak Dhar (Goodreads author)
One of the 10 shortest books on my TBR

20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy
Option 3: Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley (Goodreads author)
BIG BOOK TICKET 528 pgs
Total of 3 E's in author and title combined

20.6 Seasoned Reader - Susan's Task: I Love To Plan
Summer task 10.9 Add it Up: Because Your Vampire Said So by Michele Bardsley (Goodreads author) 292 pgs
I was 41 when I completed this book. 4+1=5, five words in the title

Total Points This Post: 100
Total Tasks This Post: 6
Goodreads Authors This Post: 4
Grand Total Points: 530/1035
Total Books Read: 34
Tasks Completed: 26/58
Total Goodreads Authors: 21
Big Book Tickets This Post: 1
Total Big Book Tickets: 4


message 1447: by Susan A (new)

Susan A | 1662 comments 25.5 - Bluemoon's Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

D. THE MUSIC: O Come All Ye Faithful
His Faithful Squire by K.D. Sarge ***GRA***
350 pages

E. THE GIFTS: choice
Sex & Sourdough by A.J. Thomas ***GRA***
266 pages

total pages = 350 + 266 = 616



Points this post: 25
Total Points: 970 + 25 = 995
GRA: 55 + 2 = 57


message 1448: by Coralie (new)

Coralie Coralie
25.10 Nutcracker Tradition

Option 2 Book by an author whose initials can be found in TCHAIKOVSKY

A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth

Option 3 Book with genre ‘children’

The Book of Dragons


This post 25 points

Total to date 465 points


message 1449: by Rosemary (new)

Rosemary | 613 comments 10.1 - Get a Clue

A Family and a Fortune by Ivy Compton-Burnett

a famiLy and a fortUnE ivy Compton-burnett

Points this post = 10

Total points = 365
Big Book tickets = 6
Goodreads Authors = 5


message 1450: by Lacy (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 161 comments Lacy Stewart

15.8 - No Time to Waste
Uncharted - SRC Ebook Verification line #1512

15.10 - Celebrate!
Hot on Her Heels

20.1 - Most Improved Player - Check...and Mate!
Big Sky Country
Option: 2B Pgs: 384

Points this Post: 50
Total Points: 350


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