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message 1951: by Barbara (new)

Barbara (barbaraallen) | 75 comments Barbara Allen
Task #10.1 Read a book with all the letters CLUE in any combination

CLUE are in CoULtEr

The Cove by Catherine Coulter

Catherine Coulter is a GRA

Task #10.2 Official mascots of the Sochi Winter Olympics

This book has snow on the cover.

Winter's Heart (Wheel of Time, #9) by Robert Jordan by Robert Jordan
This book has 668 pages claiming 1 bigbook ticket

Total points this post 20
Total points 120
Total GRA this post1
Total GRA 5
Big books this post 1 Total big books 2


message 1952: by Sandi (new)

Sandi Barnes | 549 comments 30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute Zero

Book #1 - Option A
The War Of The Worlds

This book was approved at post #58 of the help thread and still has the Science Fiction and Fantasy genres as well as Science Fiction Fantasy on the main page . . . https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Book #2 - Option B using the Celcius scale. Number of pages includes a zero, a two, and a three

Cankered Roots -- has 230 pp

The War Of The Worlds by H.G. Wells Cankered Roots by G.G. Vandagriff


30.3 - Sassafrass's Task: Readers Also Enjoyed

Book #1 - A Cure to Die For: A Medical Thriller I read this book in December, but joined this group just this month so I found book #2 for this task on February 10th. It is still under the "Readers Also Enjoyed" in the number one spot at the time of this post . . .

Book #2 - Back on Murder

A Cure To Die For A Medical Thriller by Stephen G. Mitchell Back on Murder (A Roland March Mystery, #1) by J. Mark Bertrand

Previous Points Earned: 200
Points Earned this Post: 60
Total Points to Date: 260
NOT Claiming Big Book Tickets or Goodread Authors


message 1953: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1160 comments Elizabeth B

30.3 Sassafrass's Task: Readers Also Enjoyed
A: All He Ever Desired
B: When Lightning Strikes

Points this post:30
Total points:940+30=970


message 1954: by Skandia (new)

Skandia (sfgirl) | 371 comments 20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Laurie ME's Task: Is There a Conspiracy To Be Found Here?

option 2: science fiction
The Selection by Kiera Cass

Kiera Cass is a Goodreads Author

Points this post: 20
Total points: 480
Tasks completed: 22
Books read: 31
Goodreads Author: 23
Big Book Tickets: 500 (2); 750 (2); 1000(0)


message 1955: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2629 comments 15.10 – Celebrate!


Stella Bain by Anita Shreve

Anita Shreve is a Goodreads author.

Points this post: 15
Total points: 540
GR authors: 22


message 1956: 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 title and author's name

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

***Claiming Goodreads Authors for John Green***

Total Points- 185
Total Tasks- 13
Goodreads Authors- 6
Big Books (500+)- 1


message 1957: by Rosemary (new)

Rosemary | 613 comments 5.10 - In The Lounge

White Teeth by Zadie Smith
'Book Club' on main page

* Big book: 542 pages (1 ticket) *

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15.1 - The Murder Happened in the ___ with a ___

Book 1: Our Picnics in the Sun by Morag Joss

Book 2: The Siege: The Battle for Communication with an Autistic Child by Clara Claiborne Park
"with an" was approved in the help thread for "with a"

Points this post = 20

Total points = 460
Big Book tickets = 7
Goodreads Authors = 5


message 1958: by Jill Renee (new)

Jill Renee Kilgore | 116 comments Readerboard Name: Jill Renee

Task 30.1 - Ms Anderson's Task: Riddle Me This

Two dice: #2 & #6

2) It's Popular: read a book that has more than 50,000 ratings

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

6) And We Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way: read a book of your choice

The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

Points this Post: 30
Total Points this Challenge: 130
Books Read this Post: 2
Total Books Read this Challenge: 11
GR Authors: 3


message 1959: by Tanya (new)

Tanya D (mtlbookworm) | 144 comments TANYA D

20.6- Seasoned Reader

As I didn't participate in the last challenges, I went back and completed 10.8- Fall Back from the Fall 2013 challenge.

I read The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon The book was set in the 1770s and has Historical Fiction on it's main page.

Diana Gabaldon is a Goodreads Author. I'm also claiming 3 Big Book tickets since the books is 1443 pages long.

Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 250
Total Goodreads Authors: 5
Total Big Book tickets: 10


message 1960: by Soelo (new)

Soelo | 117 comments SOELO

20.1 - Check...And Mate!
Floors
Using option 2B, this is the first book in a new-to-me series. This has the genre Children's but it is 261 pages so it meets the 225 minimum.

Patrick Carman is a GR author.

20.8 - Famous December Birthdays!
Weekend in Paris
Using option 1, this book has "Paris" in the title.
This book has 323 pages.

20.9 Love of Christmas Films
Queen's Ransom - MMPB version
Using option 3B, this book is the third in a series.
I listened to the audiobook: Queen's Ransom but the MMPB has 336 pages.

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Previous Points: 195
Points this post: 60
Total: 255
GR authors: 11


message 1961: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 30.4 - Beyond Comparison

I used the SRC member Ms. Anderson.

For Book A, I read:

Notes From An Accidental Band Geek by Erin Dionne

**Erin Dionne is a Goodreads author!!**

For Book B, I read:

Darkness Visible by William Styron

Points this task: 30
Total points: 725
Tasks completed: 43
Books read: 56
Pages read: 13794
Goodreads authors: 36
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1962: by Bekka (new)

Bekka (froydis) | 492 comments BEKKA - 25.8 - Oma1229's Task: Children Make Christmas Fun!

Both of the following books have the genre of "Children's" on their main Goodreads pages.

Option 3: For this task, I read “ A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck ” by Richard Peck, since it won the Newbery Award in 2001.

Option 4: For this task, I read “ A Season of Gifts (A Long Way from Chicago, #3) by Richard Peck ” by Richard Peck, since Christmas is prominent in the storyline and mentioned on its main Goodreads page.

Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Total Points Earned to Date: 360
Pages Read this Challenge: 294
Total Pages Read to Date: 7595
Books Read this Challenge: 2
Total Books Read: 29
Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()


message 1963: by Karen Michele (new)

Karen Michele Burns (klibrary) | 2062 comments 10.9 – White Sale!

White words and mantelpiece:

My Sister Lives On The Mantelpiece by Annabel Pitcher My Sister Lives On The Mantelpiece by Annabel Pitcher

+10 Points

30.3 – Sassafrass’s Task: Readers Also Enjoyed

Book A: For the first book, choose any book that you want to read:

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Book B: “Readers Also Enjoyed” Found 2/4/14

Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

+30 Points

Points this Post: 40
Grand Total: 710


message 1964: by [deleted user] (new)

Stacey

15.1 The Murder happened...
Book 1: Vampires in the Lemon Grove: Stories
Book 2: Gone with the Wind

New points: 15
Total points: 355


message 1965: by Rosemary (new)

Rosemary | 613 comments 10.3 - Donors Wanted

Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

Points this post = 10

Total points = 470
Big Book tickets = 7
Goodreads Authors = 5


message 1966: by Delmy (new)

Delmy  (needfulreads) 25.3 - Sandy's Task: Settlers of Catan

Option 1: read a book the title of which contains a word of at least 4 letters from the lyrics of the song Brick by Ben Folds Five. Brick lyrics. Words must match exactly, no variations. REQUIRED: Indicate the word you are using and the line in which it appears

Just After Sunset by Stephen King Just After Sunset by Stephen King (Word: After)
***Claiming Goodreads Author***

Option 4:Wheat. In 2012, some of the top wheat producing countries in the world were China, India, France, Russia, Australia, Canada, Pakistan, Germany and Turkey. (The U.S. is also in the top 10, but not included for purposes of this task). Read a book set in one of these countries.

The Innocent by Ian McEwan The Innocent by Ian McEwan (set in Germany)

Required: State the numbers you rolled when you post 1 &4


Totals for challenge:

Points this task: 25
Total points: 635/ 1035
Tasks completed: 45
Books read: 50
Goodreads authors: 13
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1967: by Jim (new)

Jim Townsend | 46 comments 5.2 Books About Books

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Ultimate Reading List by Shelley Mosley 293 pp.

Points this task: 5
Total points 100
Books read: 8


message 1968: by Bekka (new)

Bekka (froydis) | 492 comments 20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy

Option 3: For this task, I read “ Mrs. Lincoln's Rival by Jennifer Chiaverini ” by Jennifer Chiaverini, since there are exactly 3 “Es” in the author’s name.

Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 20
Total Points Earned to Date: 380
Pages Read this Challenge: 412
Total Pages Read to Date: 8007
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 30
Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()


message 1969: by Jim (new)

Jim Townsend | 46 comments Post #1664: 20.5 Bigger is Better: Option C. January and February seem to take forever; the book must be at least 400 pages in length.


message 1970: by Jim (new)

Jim Townsend | 46 comments Post 1870: 20.5 Bigger is Better: Option C January and February seem to take forever; read a book at least 400 pages long.


message 1971: by Cassie (new)

Cassie | 133 comments Casselm

15.10 Celebrate!
Venus in Furs by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch

20.6 Seasoned Reader: Susan's Task--I Love to Plan
Fall 2013, task 15.5
Literary London by Andrew Davies
Pages: 300.

25.10 Stacy MI'S task: Nutcracker Tradition
Option 2: Beau Brummell: The Ultimate Man of Style by Ian Kelly, with the initials I and K.
Option 6: The Sandman, Vol. 10: The Wake by Neil Gaiman, which is a re-read.

30.1 Riddle Me This
Rolled 2: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbary which has 62,000 ratings.
Rolled 6: Jubilee by Shelley Harris.

30.4 Beyond Comparison
Book A from Stephen's shelf: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford.
Book B from Suzanne's shelf: Double Shot by Diane Mott Davidson

Points this post: 120
Total points: 120.


message 1972: by Barbara (new)

Barbara (worthwhilereading) Barbara W

25.9 Alison's Task: All Things New
Option 1: New Author to me & Goodreads author
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
Required: Identify the options when you post
Option 2: New Book (less than 6 mo old in Feb 2013)
Night Film by Marisha Pessl
-published Aug 2013--FINISHED February 16th, 2014

Points this task: 25
Total points: 240
Tasks completed: 12
# of Books read: 16


message 1973: by Mary Beth (new)

Mary Beth (marybethbaker) | 134 comments Task: 5.7 - In the Hall

Read: Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian

Lara Adrian is a Goodreads Author.

Task: 15.10 - Celebrate!

Read: The Guardian by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Sherrilyn Kenyon is a Goodreads author.

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 190
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Books: 1


message 1974: by Coralie (new)

Coralie Coralie

I need to move some books around due to a selfish person who didn’t return their library book.

10.1 Get a Clue
cancel this task

25.9 All Things New

Option 1 Goodread author new to me book moved from 10.1
Soulless by Gail Carriger

Option 3 no change
The Long Earth

50.1 Variety is the Spice of life

Option 4 Reverend Green
Book with ‘spirituality’ on main page
The Time Keeper

Option 5 Mrs Peacock
Twoflower is taking a trip
The Colour of Magic

Option 6 Professor Plum
Book moved from 25.9 A book full of geeks.
Ready Player One



This post 40 points net

Total to date 670 points


message 1975: by [deleted user] (last edited Feb 19, 2014 07:27PM) (new)

Hana C.

15.9 - First or Last?

Vampire Academy Official Movie Tie-In Edition by Richelle Mead

Book 1 of the Vampire Academy series

**Richelle Mead is a GRA

points this post: 15

Tasks completed: 8
Big Book Tickets:
GRA: 4
Total points: 85


message 1976: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2629 comments 50.1 - Pamela Su's task: Variety is the Spice of Life


1. I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter

3. Servants' Hall: A Real Life Upstairs, Downstairs Romance by Margaret Powell

5. Together Tea by Marjan Kamali

Marjan Kamali is a Goodreads author.

Points this post: 50
Total points: 590
GR authors: 23


message 1977: by Shelby (new)

Shelby (stang_lee) | 927 comments Shelby

10.3 – Donors Wanted
Genre: Vampire : Intertwined, by Gena Showalter
Genre: Vampire on main page
- Claiming Goodreads Author Ticket

15.3 Happy Valentine’s Day!
Title starts with VALENTINES : Enlightened, by J.P. Barnaby
Initial is Enlightened
- Claiming Goodreads Author Ticket
Author starts with VALENTINES : Chase in Shadow, by Amy Lane
Initials are Amy Lane
- Claiming Goodreads Author Ticket

25.2 Bamaace83’s Task: Christmas Memories
Title/Subtitle/Author with Joseph, Mary, Jesus : A Matter of Time, Vol. 2, by Mary Calmes
Option 1: 250pgs + Mary
- Claiming Goodreads Author Ticket
Title with lyrics of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” : The Rebuilding Year, by Kaje Harper
Option 2: 250pgs + Year
- Claiming Goodreads Author Ticket

25.5 Bluemoon’s Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
Author initials in DECORATIONS : Finding Zach, by Rowan Speedwell
Option 1: Initials are Rowan Speedwell + 264pgs
- Claiming Goodreads Author Ticket
Choice : Dreamfever, by Karen Marie Moning
Option 5: 498pgs = Total of 662pgs
- Claiming Goodreads Author Ticket

30.2 Ty’s Task: Absolute Zero
Genre Science Fiction and Fantasy : Bone Rider, by J. Fally
Option A: Science Fiction Fantasy on Main Page
Page number is off the Kelvin/Celsius/Farenheit scale : Where the Allegheny Meets the Monongahela, by Felicia Watson
Option B: Celsius scale – 3,2,0
- Claiming Goodreads Author Ticket

30.4 Dlmrose’s Task: Beyond Comparison
SRC Member Read and is on TBR : Strength of the Pack, by Kendall McKenna
SRC Member: Brandilyn
- Claiming Goodreads Author Ticket
Other books in common : Safeword, by A.J. Rose
SRC Member: Brandilyn
- Claiming Goodreads Author Ticket

Points this post: 135
Total points: 605
Goodreads Authors: 41
Big Books: 0


message 1978: by Lorna (new)

Lorna | 526 comments 30.1 Ms Anderson's Task: Riddle Me This
I rolled 3 & 5

#3 - Books by Larry McMurtry
The author writes about his passion for books which includes collecting and selling. One of my favorite activities is going to used book stores!

#5 - Blessed by Less: A Spiritual Approach to Clearing Your Life of Clutter by Susan V. Vogt
This book deals with shopping addictions and the need to collect more & more stuff.

Points this post: 30
Total points: 305
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 19
Goodreads Authors: 7
Bis Book tickets: 1


message 1979: by Bekka (new)

Bekka (froydis) | 492 comments BEKKA - 15.10 – Celebrate!

For this task, I read “ Hyperbole and a Half Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh ” by Allie Brosh, since its my choice and meets all general SCR requirements.

Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 15
Total Points Earned to Date: 395
Pages Read this Challenge: 371
Total Pages Read to Date: 8378
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 31
Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()


message 1980: by Kim (new)

Kim (goodreadscomkimber) | 708 comments Kimber

10.5 Speakeasy
1929 Jonathan's Cross - Book One (The 1929 Series). by M.L. Gardner

__________

25.1 Pick a Pair

Option 1
Book 1 (part of series): Elizabeth's Heart by M.L. Gardner

Book 2 (standalone): Simply, Mine by M.L. Gardner
(ebook verification post 2135)

__________
25.9 All Things New

Option 1: New to me author Bad Games: A Novel by Jeff Menapace

Option 2: less than 6 mo old Drifter - Book Four by M.L. Gardner
(published 9/13, read in Jan/14)
(ebook verif post #3190)

__________
M.L. Gardner is a GRA (x4 books)
Jeff Menapace is a GRA
__________

Above tasks: 60 points
# tasks complete to date: 28
GRA: 32
Total points: 580


message 1981: by Erin (last edited Feb 16, 2014 06:20PM) (new)

Erin Lauritzen Erin ATX

20.5 Bigger is Better: Out with the Old and In with the New

Body Movers by Stephanie Bond **Goodreads Author**

This is the first book in the Body Movers series, which is a new series to me.

Points this Task: 20
Total Points: 145
Task Completed: 10
Goodreads Authors: 9


message 1982: by Mickslibrarian (new)

Mickslibrarian | 285 comments 25.5 - Bluemoon's Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

Option A

The Man Who Invented Christmas How Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol Rescued His Career and Revived Our Holiday Spirits by Les Standiford The Man Who Invented Christmas: How Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol Rescued His Career and Revived Our Holiday Spirits by Les Standiford (candy canes and holly sprigs) December 28 (241 p.)

AND

Option E - The Counterfeit Mistress by Madeline Hunter February 16 (505 p.)

Counterfeit Mistress is a Big Book

Madeline Hunter is a Goodreads Author

Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 400
Total Tasks Completed: 23
Total Books Read: 32
Total Goodreads Authors: 14
Total Big Books: 500+ (3), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)


message 1983: by Barbara (last edited Feb 16, 2014 08:52PM) (new)

Barbara (barbaraallen) | 75 comments Barbara Allen
Task# 10.5 Read a book first published between 1919-1933

The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene This book was firstpublished in 1930

Points this task 10
Total points 130
Total Goodreads Authors 5
Total Big Book tickets 2


message 1984: by Connie (new)

Connie  G (connie_g) | 358 comments 15.7 Professor Plum? Miss Scarlet?

The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng

The author's name has the name of the color "tan"

Points this post: 15
Total points: 385
Tasks: 21
Books: 28
Goodreads authors: 7
Big Books: 1 (500)


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

10.9 White Sale!

Read a book with something white on the cover.

Fish and Ghosts, Fish and Ghosts (Hellsinger, #1) by Rhys Ford by Rhys Ford

Author name is white.

Rhys Ford is GR author.


15.1 The Murder happened in the _____ with a __________.

Book 1 must include the phrase “in the” in the title/subtitle.

Shadows in the Night by M.A. Church

M.A. Church is GR author.


Book 2 must include the phrase “with a” or "with the" in the title/subtitle.

Acquainted with the Night by Tymber Dalton

Tymber Dalton is GR author.


15.2 - The Old and the New

Book 1 – read a book by an author who’s an “old favorite” of yours.

The Missing Butterfly by Megan Derr

Megan Derr is GR author.


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

Taken by M.A. Church

This was the first book I read by this author.

M.A. Church is GR author.




Points this post: 40
Total points: 445
GR author tickets: 36


message 1986: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task #
5.5 -- In the Dining Room

Read a book with an eating utensil in the title or subtitle When It Comes to Spooning, I'm a Fork by Marc Prey. Book approved here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Task # 10.7 - Flip the Page
Read a book with a day of the week in the title.
My Gal Sunday by Mary Higgins Clark

Task # 30.5 Susan A's Task: I Love My TBR
Option 1. page 2 The Highway by C.J. Box
Option 4. Saving Gracie: How One Dog Escaped the Shadowy World of American Puppy Mills by Carol Bradley. Book added 6/30/12 #18 on list

Points this post:45
Total points : 1035

If my calculations are correct and I haven't made any mistakes with this post, I've finished the challenge


message 1987: by Tammy AZ (new)

Tammy AZ (tammyaz) | 1207 comments 20.1 Check...And Mate
I chose #2B The Knight and read The Last Policeman by Ben H. Winters which is #1 in The Last Policeman series. I have not read this author or series before. This book is more than 225 pages.

20.6 I Love to Plan
I did not do task 10.2 from the Fall Challenge - Far, Far Away which requires you read a book set in a country other than your own. I read The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen which has 395 pages.

This book is set in The Netherlands and I live in the U.S.

*Ben Winters is a GR Author*

Post Total: 40
Grand Total: 350


message 1988: by SandyC (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 406 comments Sandy MN

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

Option D
Carol: Go Tell It on the Mountain
Only Time Will Tell by Jeffrey Archer
400 pages

Option E
Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich Goodreads Author
309 pages

Total points: 385
Total GR Authors: 18


message 1989: by Bekka (new)

Bekka (froydis) | 492 comments BEKKA - 5.7 -- In the Hall

For this task, I read “ The House With a Clock in Its Walls (Lewis Barnavelt, #1) by John Bellairs ” by John Bellairs, since it was written by an author with four letters in his first name.

Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 5
Total Points Earned to Date: 400
Pages Read this Challenge: 179
Total Pages Read to Date: 8557
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 32
Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()


message 1990: by Bluemoon (new)

Bluemoon (bluemoon286) | 1797 comments 15.4 - WHODUNIT? - Trunk Music by Michael Connelly who shares his name with Michael Mckean.





Michael Connelly is a Goodreads Author






20.2 - MYSTERY SUBGENRES - The Ruins of Lace by Iris Anthony which has Mystery > Crime on the home page currently. If it falls off it was verified in the verification thread.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...



Iris Anthony is a new author to me.






Iris Anthony is a Goodreads Author






TOTAL POINTS - 600
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 30
BIG BOOKS - 2


message 1991: by Carly (new)

Carly | 261 comments Carly

15.10 –- Celebrate!

Seven Deadlies: A Cautionary Tale by Gigi Levangie Grazer

Gigi Levangie Grazer is a GoodReads Author.

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

Option 3: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

Ender's Game -- There are three E's in the title and none in the author's name.

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

Option C: Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella

Twenties Girl is 435 pages long.

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

Option 3A: The Case of the Missing Books by Ian Sansom

The Case of the Missing Books has humor listed as a genre on its main page.

Points This Task: 75
Total Points: 105
Tasks Completed: 6
Tasks in Progress: 2
Books Read: 7
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(-), 750+(-), 1000+(-)
Pages Read: 1696


message 1992: by Lacy (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 161 comments Lacy Stewart

10.2
Sochi Sidekicks - Black Hills
Black Hills by Nora Roberts


20.9
Love of Christmas Films
Option B: One False Move
New York setting in book description

30.2
Ty's Task - Absolute Zero
Option A: Divergent - Both genres/seperate - 11/23
Option C: Dogs and Goddesses - K 400 pgs.


Points this post: 60
Total points: 410


message 1993: by Bea (new)

Bea 5.1 In the Kitchen

Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip-Confessions of a Cynical Waiter by Steve Dublanica

Approved in Help Thread.

Points: 5

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5.2 In the Library

Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader by Anne Fadiman

Points: 5

Total Points: 10


message 1994: by SthTx Dawn (new)

SthTx Dawn (dawn99) | 114 comments dawn99


20.8 Famous December Birthdays

I chose Option 3 - read a book that has "Classics" as a genre on its main page.

The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy

"Classics" is first on its main page.

I listened to the audio version, but the MMPB is 336 pgs - The Mayor of Casterbridge




pts this post: 20
Total points: 305


message 1995: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1160 comments Elizabeth B

10.5 - Speakeasy
The 42nd Parallel (first published: 1930)

25.2 - Bamaace83's Task: Christmas Memories!
Opt 2: It Had to Be You (352 pg)(we wish you a merry Christmas)
Opt 4: Fast Food Nation The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Eric Schlosser (food on the cover, 399 pg)

Points this post:35
Total points:970+35=1005
Tasks: 56+2=58


message 1996: by Jackie (new)

Jackie | 128 comments JACKIE NC

25.4 - Donna Jo's Task: Snow Is a Four Letter Word
Option 3: The Corpse in Oozak's Pond by Charlotte MacLeod
Professor Peter Shandy Mystery #6
Option 4: Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
Set in Minnesota

25.7 - Janet F's Task: Don't Be Clueless
Option 1:Miss Julia Takes Over by Ann B. Ross
Title: Miss
Option 2: Shadows at the Fair by Lea Wait
W & S in starting letter of title/author name

25.9 - Alison's Task: All Things New
Option 1: The Alehouse Murders by Maureen Ash
Maureen Ash is a new-to-me author.
Option 3: The Sword Of The Templars by Paul Christopher
#1 in series: Templar #1

30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute Zero
Option A: Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
Science Fiction Fantasy genre
Option B: Southern Poison by T. Lynn Ocean
Scale: C; 320 pages

30.7 - Delicious Dee's Task: Swim, Bike, Run
Rolled 2 & 6
Option 2: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman by Neil Gaiman
Option 6: Unzipped by Lois Greiman
Romance genre

Neil Gaiman is a Goodreads author.

Points this post: 135
Total Points: 465
Goodreads Authors: 13
Big Book Tickets:


message 1997: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne | 479 comments Suzannesea

25.6 - Elizabeth B's Task: Sochi 2014 - Hot. Cool. Yours

Book 1 - The Road from Coorain by Jill Ker Conway
Australia - Oceania

Book 2 - The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck
China - Asia

I live in the United States.


This post: 25 points
Total to date: 600


message 1998: by Stacie (last edited Feb 17, 2014 05:41PM) (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 5.4 - In the Conservatory

I read:

We Are Experiencing Parental Difficulties...Please Stand By Baby Blues Scrapbook No. 5 (Baby Blues Collection) by Rick Kirkman
We Are Experiencing Parental Difficulties...Please Stand By: Baby Blues Scrapbook No. 5 by Rick Kirkman

There are plants flanking the television set.

Points this task: 5
Total points: 730
Tasks completed: 44
Books read: 57
Pages read: 13922
Goodreads authors: 36
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1999: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 10.8 - Take the Plunge

I read a book set in Sweden:

Kristina: The Girl King, Sweden, 1638 by Carolyn Meyer

Points this task: 10
Total points: 740
Tasks completed: 45
Books read: 58
Pages read: 14098
Goodreads authors: 36
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 2000: by Ann A (last edited Feb 17, 2014 05:55PM) (new)

Ann A (readerann) | 1091 comments 15.1 - The Murder happened in the ___ with a ___

Book 1 - An Atheist in the FOXhole: A Liberal's Eight-Year Odyssey Inside the Heart of the Right-Wing Media
Book 2 - Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog

25.2 - Bamaace83's Task: Christmas Memories!

Option 2 - word found in the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" - word is "new"
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (316 pages)

Option 4 - food or drink on cover
The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender (304 pages)

*** Aimee Bender is a Goodreads author

Points this post: 40

Total challenge points: 305
Total tasks completed: 18
Total number Big Books: 500(0) 750(2) 1000(0)
Total Goodreads authors: 6



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