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WINTER CHALLENGE 2013
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Winter Challenge 2013: Completed Tasks (Do Not Delete Posts)
15.10 – Celebrate! Religion for Atheists: A Non-Believer's Guide to the Uses of Religion by Alain de Botton * Goodreads author *
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 705
Tasks Completed: 39
Books Read: 53
GR Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
20.4 Ode to JoyOption 2: The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic--and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World by Steven Johnson
Total points: 85
Oma122930.4 Dlmrose's Task: Beyond Comparison
Book AThe Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard
The SRC Member that I used for Book A "Compare" was Sam.
Book B-The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
The SRC Member that I used for "See what other books you have in common" was Cindy
Claiming Liane Moriarty as GR author
30.5 Susan A's Task: I Love My TBR
Option 5-Freud's Mistress by Karen Mack
This book was added on January 30,2014
Option 6-Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris
The number of ratings was 77,075.
Points:725/1035
Tasks: 44/59
GR Authors: 20
Big Books:(2)500 pages; (1)750 + pages
Task #25.7 - Janet F's Task: Don't Be CluelessClue 1- Who was there?:
In Bed with Mr. Wrong by Katee Robert (GR Author)
Read a book with a prefix title in the book's title - Mr. Wrong (approved in post 40 of the help thread).
(ebook only, approved line 661 of the spreadsheet)
Clue 2- What is happening?
Beautiful Scars by Shiloh Walker
W & S can be found in the author's name - Shiloh Walker
Points this Post: 25
Totals:
Total Points: 660
Total Goodreads Authors: 34
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(3), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 39
Total Books Read: 49
BRIAN25.6 - Elizabeth B's Task: Sochi 2014 - Hot. Cool. Yours.
The Fixer by Bernard Malamud
This is set in Kiev (which is in present-day Ukraine), but it takes places about 100 years ago when Kiev was still apart of Russia. Either way, Russia and Ukraine are both participating in the Olympics.
Empire of the Sun by J.G. Ballard
The book is set in China.
I live in the United States and my two books take place in Russia/Ukraine (Europe) and China (Asia).
Points this post: 25
Total points: 330
Books read: 24
Goodreads authors: 4
Big Books: 4-1-0 (6)
25.9 - Alison's Task: All Things NewOption 1: An Offer From a Gentleman, Julia Quinn
Julia Quinn is a new-to-me author.
Option 3: Undead and Unwed, MaryJanice Davidson
#1 in series Undead
Points this post: 25
Total points: 290
Tasks completed 21
BEKKA - 25.6 - Elizabeth B's Task: Sochi 2014 - Hot. Cool. Yours.I live in the U.S.
Book 1: For this task, I read “
” by Philippa Langley and Michael Jones, since it’s set in the UK, which is in Europe. Book 2: For this task, I read “
” by Witi Ihimaera, since its set in New Zealand, in the continent of Oceania. (This book was verified as not a children’s book in post 117 of the Genre Verification Help thread). Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Total Points Earned to Date: 425
Pages Read this Challenge: 470
Total Pages Read to Date: 9027
Books Read this Challenge: 2
Total Books Read: 34
Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
Reader name: Marie-AnneTask 30.1: Riddle me this: I rolled a 2 and a 6.
Option 2: It's popular - a book with more than 50,000 ratings. Congo by Michael Crichton has 88,503 ratings as of this posting.
Option 6: Choice! Cover Her Face by P.D. James. I've read this book once before, a very long time ago, and enjoyed it then, and still did. P.D. James is a GoodReads author.
Totals this posting:
Total Points: 30
Books Read: 2
Tasks Completed: 1
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 0; 750+: 0;
Summary Totals:
Total Points: 220
Books Read: 13
Tasks Completed: 12
GoodReads Authors: 6
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 0; 750+: 0;
10.1 Get a ClueTruth, Lies, and Advertising: The Art of Account Planning by Jon Steel
C is in the subtitle (aCcount)
L is in the title (Lies)
U is in the title (trUth)
E is in the title (liEs)
Points this post: 10
Total points: 115
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 7
Goodreads Authors: -
Big Book Tickets: (1) Sketches by Boz (2) - (3) -
MARWA 10.6 - SWLAT
Read a book with the genre humor on the book’s main GR page or that appears on a GR “humorous” listopia list.
I read The Vile Village which appears on this list.
10.9 - White Sale!
Read a book with something white on the cover. Titles, author names and graphics may be used.
I read The Hostile Hospital. On the cover,
there's white lamplight, white doctors coats and white surgical masks.Points claimed for this post: 20
Total Points: 260
Tasks Completed so far: 15
Books Read for this challenge so far: 18
GR Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets:500(2), 750(0), 1000(0)
Laurie ME25.5: Bluemoon's Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things:
B. food on cover: Town in a Lobster Stew by B.B. Haywood
D. The Twelve Days of Christmas (in its many variations): A Christmas Corpse by Frances MacArthur
25.7: Janet F's Task: Don't Be Clueless
Clue 3: the island is Sanctuary: Sanctuary by Nora Roberts
Clue 5: life in title: The Life of Reilly by Sue Civil-Brown
30.1: Ms. Anderson's Task: Riddle Me This: rolled 2,6
2. ratings: 59973: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
6. choice: In Her Prime: The Murder of a Political Star by Glenn Puit
30.4: Dlmrose's Task: Beyond Comprehension:
A. Sandy: The Forgotten by David Baldacci
B. Kristi (Passion for the Page): Sex, Murder And A Double Latte by Kyra Davis
Points This Post: 110.
Total Points: 730.
Eepa15.4 Whodunit?
Option 2, both A and B in the same book.
A. Read a book with the genre "mystery" on its main page.
B. Read a book whose author's first or last name matches the first or last name of an actor in the movie version of Clue.
Unnatural Selection by Ann Somerville
Actor: Lesley Ann Warren as Miss Scarlet
Approved for length at line #1556.
Ann Somerville is GR author.
15.8 No Time to Waste.
Read one of the 10 shortest books that meet general SRC guidelines on your TBR.
Be My Alien by M.A. Church
Approved for lenght at line #170.
M.A. Church is GR author.
15.10 Celebrate!
Read any book of your choice that meets the general SRC requirements.
Collusion by Eden Winters
Eden Winters is GR author.
25.9 All Things New
Option #1: New Authors
Read a book by a Goodreads Author whom you have never read before.
Adel's Purr by Sui Lynn
The author is new to me.
Sui Lynn is GR author.
Option #2: New Books
Read a book that is no more than 6 months old by first publication.
The Lodestar of Ys by Amy Rae Durreson
Published August 25th 2013
Read December 11th 2013.
Approved for length at line #1368.
Amy Rae Durreson is GR author.
Points this post: 70
Total points: 515
GR author tickets: 41
Jayme VA25.7 - Janet F's Task: Don't Be Clueless
Clue 1- Who was there?: The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb by Melanie Benjamin Goodreads author.
Clue 4- When did it happen?: Studio Saint-Ex by Ania Szado Goodreads author.
Studio Saint Ex has 1943 in its description.
30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute Zero
Option A: The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey has both sci fi and fantasy listed on its main page.
Option B: Gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson Goodreads author.
I used the Fahrenheit scale. Gods in Alabama is 306 pages long.
50.1 - Pamela Su's task: Variety is the Spice of Life
3. Mrs. White: Life Below Stairs: True Lives of Edwardian Servants by Alison Maloney
5. Mrs. Peacock: 172 Hours on the Moon by Johan Harstad
A group of teens take a trip to the moon. Approved in the help thread.
6. Professor Plum: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Goodreads author.
Approved in the help thread.
Points this post: 105
Total points: 585
GR Authors: John Searles, Alafair Burke, Debbie Macomber, Nicholas Sparks, Liane Moriarty, Matt Haig, Rainbow Rowell, Kristin Hannah, Ted Dekker, Holly Black, Elin Hildebrand, Cathleen Schine, Neil Gaiman*, Gillian Flynn, Melanie Benjamin, Ania Szado, Joshilyn Jackson, Ernest Cline
Big Books: 500+(1),750+(2),1000+(0)
I have completed Task #15.10 – Celebrate! by readingThe Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman*
*M.L. Stedman is a GR Author.
Challenge Total = 80 points
Big Book = 1 ticket
Goodreads Author = 4 tickets
25.3 - SETTLERS OF CATAN - I rolled a 1 & 2.OPTION 1 - MUD - CHRISTMAS FROM 1ST LINE IN BRICK -
by Debbie Macomber which is 288 pages long.OPTION 2 - TIMBER -
by Sarah Jio which has several houseboats on the cover and is 304 pages.Sarah Jio and Debbie Macomber are both Goodreads Author.
TOTAL POINTS - 625
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 32
BIG BOOKS - 3
10.9 - White Sale!
by Emma ChaseBed sheet is white.
Emma Chase is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 10
Total points: 490
Tasks completed: 23
Books read: 32
Goodreads Author: 24
Big Book Tickets: 500 (2); 750 (2); 1000(0)
Completed 5.6 in n the billiards room. Read A Game of Thrones by George RR. Martin'
15. 2 Old and new readNever Go Back by Lee child (OLd)and The Book Thief
15. 10 Celebrate readAllegiant by Veronica Roth
task Points 35
total points 35
Task 15.6 - Happy Birthday, Jim!Read a book the title of which contains a word of at least 4 letters from the title of one of the songs from the The Doors.
Door from the song:
7. "Back Door Man" (Willie Dixon)
3:34
The Door through Washington Square (1998) by Elaine Bergstrom (Mass Market Paperback, 360 pages)
**** Goodreads Author ****Elaine Bergstrom
490 + 15 = 505
Tasks Completed: 27
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 490 + 15 = 505
Books read: 38
Pages read: 11,537
Read but not claimed: 2
Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Tea10.9 - White Sale!
by Anne Stuart- part of the cover behind the title is white, and there is white snow on the mountain under the title
15.6 - Happy Birthday, Jim!
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
- song Light My Fire
fire in both titles
25.6 - Elizabeth B's Task: Sochi 2014 - Hot. Cool. Yours.
- I'm in Croatia.
Book 1
Friends in High Places by Donna Leon
- Italy
Book 2
Dead Hunt by Beverly Connor
- USA
Points This Post: 50
Total points: 860
Tasks Completed: 45
Total Books Read: 66
Goodreads Authors: 44
Big Books: 500 (/), 750 (1), 1000 (/)
25.7 - Don't Be CluelessClue 2: Dark Water by Koji Suzuki
W in Water, S in Suzuki
Clue 4: The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor by Gabriel García Márquez
Description mentions the year 1955 when this happened
Points this post = 25
Total points = 495
Big Book tickets = 7
Goodreads Authors = 5
Sandy wrote: "Andy wrote: "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 2 - [book:Marley a..."
Thanks!
Anne (Booklady)25.10 - Stacie MI’s Task: Nutcracker Tradition
Option 1 - contains 2 of the following numbers 1, 8, 9, 2. The Diary of a Young Girl (283 Pages)
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
Option 5 - Someone all dressed up on cover.
, The Christmas Wedding by *James Patterson*James Patterson is a Goodreads Author*
30.7 - Delicious Dee's Task: Swim, Bike, Run
I rolled a 2 and 3.
Option 2 - Swim: Ocean on cover
, Fly Away Home by *Jennifer WeinerOption 3 - Bike: Bike on cover
, The Last Child by John Hart*Jennifer Weiner is a Goodreads Author*
Points in These Tasks: 55
Goodreads Authors in This Post: 2
Big Book Tickets in This Post: 0
Pages Read in This Post: 1355
Totals:
Total Points: 540
Total Goodreads Authors: 22
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(8), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 28/59
Total Books Read: 39
Total Pages Read in Winter 2013-14 SRC: 15,519
15.8 - No Time to WasteThe Most Evil Men And Women In History by Miranda Twiss~ 1/6/14
20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy
Option: 3
Freakboy by Kristin Elizabeth Clark 1/11/14
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas Films
Option 5
This Wicked Game~ 1/11/14
Date added to TBR: 12/22/13
25.9 - Alison's Task: All Things New
Option #1: New Authors
Premeditated by Josin L. McQuein~ 2/16/14
New to me author
Option #2: New Books
Queen of Hearts~ 2/16/14
Published February 14, 2014
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Laurie ME's Task: Is There a Conspiracy To Be Found Here?
Option 2
Curtsies & Conspiracies~ 1/20/14
15.3 - Happy Valentine’s Day!
Option 2
The List by Siobhan Vivian~ 1/31/14
15.10 – Celebrate!
Zom-B Gladiator~ 2/2/14
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!
Option B
Hawksong~ 2/8/14
Points this Post: 150
Total Points: 150
Tasks Completed: 8
Books read: 9
Pages Read: 2987
SAM ID15.10 - Celebrate!
Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
*Lisa Kleypas is a GR Author*
20.10 - Group Read
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
*Lisa Kleypas is a GR Author*
*Commented on group discussion post #28*
25.9 - All Things New
Option 1: New Author It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
Option 2: New Books Mail Order Meddler by Kirsten Osbourne
*Lisa Kleypas is a new author to me*
*Mail Order Meddler was published January 2014. I read it in February 2014*
*Mail Order Meddler ebook approved message 3200*
*Lisa Kleypas is a GR Author*
*Kirsten Osbourne is a GR Author*
Points this post: 60
Total Points: 345/1035
GoodReads Authors: 15
Big Books: 500(1)/750(0)/1000(0)
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Laurie ME's Task: Is There a Conspiracy To Be Found Here?Using Option B - Science Fiction genre on main book page.
Dead Men Kill
At time of posting, it is listed on main page but did get approval in the task help thread as well.
Task help approval given at post #48 . . . https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
30.7 - Delicious Dee's Task: Swim, Bike, Run,
I Rolled a 2 (YAY!) and a 4 (UGH!!) -- Can I call interference when rolling my virtual dice?
For the 2 Die cover of book was to include a body of water. Read Asylum Lake . . .
For the 4 Die book was to be nonfiction with focus on a skill improvement. Skill focus: Writing improvement. Also includes guidance on marketing and publishing for an indie writer.
The New Author
Both of these books were approved in task help thread at post #128 . . . https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Previous Points Earned: 260
Points Earned this Post: 50
Total Points to Date: 310
NOT Claiming Big Book Tickets or Goodread Authors
Barbara W30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute Zero
Option A:
"Science Fiction Fantasy" but must appear as stand-alone genres without nested sub-genres.
Option B:
C - 0 plus allowed digits 1,2,3,5,7 with no repeated digits ex. 203, 370, 150.
-- 307 pagesPoints this task: 30
Total points: 270
Tasks completed: 13
# of books read: 18
10.5 - Speakeasy
High Rising
First published in 1933.
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 325
Tasks Completed: 22
Books Read: 28
GR Authors: 7
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (1)
High Rising
First published in 1933.
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 325
Tasks Completed: 22
Books Read: 28
GR Authors: 7
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (1)
25.1 - Andy P's Task: Pick a Pair
Option 1 - Agatha Christie
Book 1- series: Three Act Tragedy (Hercule Poirot)
Book 2 - non-series: Crooked House
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 350
Tasks Completed: 23
Books Read: 30
GR Authors: 7
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (1)
Option 1 - Agatha Christie
Book 1- series: Three Act Tragedy (Hercule Poirot)
Book 2 - non-series: Crooked House
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 350
Tasks Completed: 23
Books Read: 30
GR Authors: 7
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (1)
10.4 – A Really Big ShowShe Loves You: word you:
You and Yours by Naomi Shihab Nye
+10 Points
20.5 – Bigger is Better – Shawn H’s Task: Out With The Old And In With The New! -
B: Family around the holidays is great, but can be a bit overwhelming. Escape by reading a book by a “favorite author.
I love Marcus Sedgwick and got to meet him last summer:
Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick, 272 pages
+20 Points
30.6 – Kate S’s Task: Beginnings and Endings
I am one who had my books approved early on:
Option 3: Author’s body of work Book A: Read author’s first full-length published book. (approved in help thread)
"Karen GHHS wrote: "If I wanted to use Michael Ondaatje as my author and his first book is a collection of poetry that is too short to use ( The Dainty Monsters ), do I use his first nove..."
Yes, Coming Through Slaughter appears to be his first full-length book for the purpose of this task. "
Coming Through Slaughter by Michael Ondaatje
Book B: Read author’s most recently published full-length book
The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje
+30 Points
Points This Post: 60
Grand total: 770
BEKKA - 25.11 - Lois's Task: Showtime for Dogs2. For this task, I read “
” by A.G. Howard, since its cover is predominately blue. 4. For this task, I read “
” by Meg Rosoff, since there is a dog clearly visible on the cover. Also, A.G. Howard and Meg Rosoff are both Goodreads Authors, so I’m claiming two tickets for that.
Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Total Points Earned to Date: 450
Pages Read this Challenge: 666
Total Pages Read to Date: 9693
Books Read this Challenge: 2
Total Books Read: 36
Goodreads Authors: 17
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
Reader name: Marie-AnneTask 10.1: Get a Clue: California Demon by Julie Kenner. The letters in CLUE are shown in bold: California Demon Julie Kenner. Julie Kenner is a GoodReads author.
Task 10.4: A Really Big Show: To Catch Her Death by Boone Brux. The word is in the title is HER, from the song I Saw Her standing there. Boone Brux is a GoodReads author.
Task 15.10: Celebrate! A book of choice. I heard about this book on NPR, and wanted to read it ever since. Ten Billion by Stephen Emmott.
Totals this posting:
Total Points: 35
Books Read: 3
Tasks Completed: 3
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 0; 750+: 0;
Summary Totals:
Total Points: 255
Books Read: 16
Tasks Completed: 15
GoodReads Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 0; 750+: 0;
Post #2625.5 - Bluemoon's Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
C. THE MOVIES: Read a book written by an author named James....
The Silence of the Library by Miranda James 320 pages
E. THE GIFTS read a book of your choice
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein 368 (honestly 332 pages as rest are preview for next book)
over 600 pages total for task
Elizabeth Wein is a GR author
Points this task: 25
Total: 495
GR authors: 16
Books read:36
Tasks Done: 27
Eepa5.2 In the Library
Read a book with the genre "books about books" on its main page.
Finnish version, Kummallisia kysymyksiä kirjakaupassa, Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops by Jen Campbell
Jen Campbell is GR author.
10.2 Sochi Sidekicks
Read a book with an image of one (or more) of the mascots on the cover.
Fever,
by A.J. Llewellyn, D.J. ManlyApproved for length in post #3229
A.J. Llewellyn is GR author.
20.6 I Love To Plan
Pick a task from fall or summer 2013. Over 250 pages.
Summer 2013, task 10.9 Add it up.
Add numbers in current age until you get a single digit. ➜ Read a book that has that number of words in the title.
Result was 2.
Skin Deep by S.W. Vaughn
Paperback version has 284 pages.
S.W. Vaughn is GR author.
25.1 Pick a Pair
Option 3
Choose an author (no co-authors or multiple contributing authors) who has written both adult and Young Adult books.
Book 1 - Read a book by that author that is aimed primarily at an adult audience. The genre Young Adult may not appear on the front page genre list.
Pimeälipas ja muita kertomuksia by Ursula K. Le Guin
Book of short stories from Le Guin's early years. They are taken from some collection of short stories but it's not actual translation as only 9 stories were picked for this book.
Book 2 - Read a book by that author that is aimed primarily at the Young Adult audience. Young Adult must appear on the genre page.
Finnish version Kaukaisin ranta, The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin
Points this post: 60
Total points: 575
GR author tickets: 44
MARWA** REPOSTING TO CLAIM BB TICKET ONLY **
30.1 - Ms Anderson's Task: Riddle Me This
Option #1: Read a book with an object that is considered "large" on the cover.
I read The Night Circus which has the circus tent on the cover.
/**BB TICKET (+500 pages)** Option #3: Read a book where the main character participates in an activity you enjoy.
I read The Reptile Room where Klaus Baudelaire enjoys READING.
Rhonda15.10 - Celebrate!
I read The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Points this post: 15
Total points: 205
Tasks this post: 1
Total tasks: 10
Goodreads authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads authors: 2
30.6 - Kate S's Task: Beginnings and EndingsOption 3
Book A: Hero at Large by Janet Evanovich *** Claiming Goodreads Author ***
Book B: Takedown Twenty: A Stephanie Plum Novel by Janet Evanovich *** Claiming Goodreads Author ***
Combination of books approved in help thread
Total points: 295
Total GRA: 14
Total big book tickets: 0
Jessica PDX10.8 - Take the Plunge!
Set in Canada
by Louise PennyPoints This Post: 10
Total Points: 1000
Stacey
50.1 Variety is the Spice of Life
Option 4B:
(more than 1/2 red)
Option 5:
Option 6:
New points: 50
Total points: 405
50.1 Variety is the Spice of Life
Option 4B:
(more than 1/2 red)Option 5:
Option 6:
New points: 50
Total points: 405
25.7 - Janet F's Task: Don't Be Clueless. Required: Indicate the option when you post. 1 & 2
Clue 1- Read a book with a prefix title or rank (for example Mr. or Colonel) in the book's title or subtitle. The prefix title must be followed by a name or nickname. Abbreviations are allowed.
The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia HighsmithClue 2- Read a book with at least one word each starting with W & S in the title, subtitle and/or author first and last names.
The Professor and The Madman by Simon WinchesterTotals for challenge:
Points this task: 25
Total points: 660/ 1035
Tasks completed: 46
Books read: 52
Goodreads authors: 13
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
15.2 - The Old and the New(view spoiler)
Book 1 – Read a book by an author who’s an “old favorite” of yours. - Ever After by Kim Harrison - ***** - 2/18/2014
Book 2 – Read a book by an author who is new to you - Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale by Carolyn Turgeon - *** - 12/18/2013
30.3 - Sassafrass's Task: Readers Also EnjoyedBook A: The Woman in Black by Susan Hill
Book B: The Willows by Algernon Blackwood (found 2-16-14)
Task total=30
Grand total=570
MB5.7 - in the hall - author's name 4 letters long - Rebel Angels by Libba Bray - pages 576
15.4 - whodunit - option B - book that is a mystery and I used the name Lee Ving from Clue movie - Nothing to Lose by Lee Child pages 560
15.7 - professor plum - author with color in name - Red Rising by Pierce Brown pages 382
total points 360
total pages 10,431
tasks completed 21
books read 27
ALISON
10.5 - Speakeasy
Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H. Lawrence
Approved in help thread post #38
=10 points
10.6 - SWLAT
The BFG by Roald Dahl
Approved in help thread post #19
=10 points
10.10 'Tis The Season
The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans
=10 points
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 100
Goodreads author tickets: 0 (3 total)
Big book tickets: 0 (0 total)
Tasks completed: 11/59
ALISON
15.2 - The Old and the New
Book #1: The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom (goodreads author)
Book #2: The Bat by Jo Nesbø
=15 points + 1 goodreads author ticket
15.3 - Happy Valentine’s Day!
Book #1: Insurgent by Veronica Roth (goodreads author + 1 big book ticket)
Book #2: Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town by Stephen Leacock
These were approved in post #44 of the help thread
=15 points + 1 goodreads author ticket + 1 big book ticket
15.5 - Mysteries Can Be Real.
Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital by Sheri Fink
Genre verified in post #14 of the genre verification thread
=15 points + 1 big book ticket
Points this post: 45
Total Points: 145
Goodreads author tickets: 2 (5 total)
Big book tickets: 2 (2 total)
Tasks completed: 14/59
Kimber30.4 Beyond comparison
Book A (compared with SRC user Wanda)
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith
Book B (compared with SRC user Stephanie)
The First Phone Call from Heaven LP by Mitch Albom
__________
Mitch Albom is a GRA
__________
This task: 30
# tasks completed to date: 29
GRA: 33
Total points: 610
RANDY12S20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy
I chose option 2 and read The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. It has only three words in the title and each work is one syllable. Zusak is a GR Author
Points this post = 20
Total Points = 20
GR Author = 1
Janice CA10.8 - Take the Plunge!
setting: Canada
Paddy by R.D. Lawrence
+10
total: 160
tasks: 10
books: 13
30.7 Swim, bike, run The Jerusalem Puzzle Laurence O'Bryan - option 1 , author initials L, O from word Triathlon
I Heart Paris Lindsey Kelk - option 6- romance genre
Task points 30
Total points 405
BB Tickets 3
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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 appro..."
Congratulations, Andy P! Task 25.1 in the spring 2014 challenge is yours.