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WINTER CHALLENGE 2013
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Winter Challenge 2013: Completed Tasks (Do Not Delete Posts)
10.5 - SpeakeasyThis book was first published in 1932 AND it takes place in the 1920's, so it qualifies for both options:
Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze
Total challenge points: 315
Lindy-Lanetask 50.1 Variety is the Spice of Life?
Character #1: Miss Scarlet; option B: "erotic romance":
Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James
* this is a GRA
** claiming a BIG BOOK ticket as this book has 579 pages
character #2: Colonel Mustard; "military science fiction":
The Guns of the South by Harry Turtledove
* claiming a BIG BOOK ticket as the book has 528 pages
character #4: Mr. Green; option B: book cover is mostly green:
Prodigal Summer by Barbara KingsolverPoints this post: 50
Total points: 420
Goodreads Authors: 13
Big Books: 500+(3) 750+(1) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 24
SARAH THE LIBRARIAN10.1 - Get a Clue
The Nazi Hunters: How a Team of Spies and Survivors Captured the World's Most Notorious Nazi by Neal Bascomb
thE nazi hUnters: how a team of spies and survivors Captured the worLd's most notorious nazi
Neal Bascomb is a GRA.
10.6 - SWLAT
Dad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan
"Humor" on the main page.
10.9 - White Sale!
by Martin W. SandlerThe title is in white.
15.2 - The Old and the New
1: The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin
I listened to the audio. Here is the version for length: The Aviator's Wife
Melanie Benjamin is a GRA.
2: Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy by Karen Foxlee
Karen Foxlee is a new to me author.
Karen Foxlee is a GRA.
15.4 - Whodunit?
1A: Picture Me Gone by Meg Rosoff
"Mystery" on the main page.
Meg Rosoff is a GRA.
1B: Drama High: The Incredible True Story of a Brilliant Teacher, a Struggling Town, and the Magic of Theater by Michael Sokolove
Author's name is Michael (Michael McKean).
15.8 - No Time to Waste.
Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman
I listened to the audio. Here is the version for length: Odd and the Frost Giants
Neil Gaiman is a GRA.
15.9 - First or Last?
Rose by Holly Webb
First in the "Rose" series.
15.10 – Celebrate!
Fates by Lanie Bross
Lanie Bross is a GRA.
20.1. Most Improved Player - Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Check...And Mate!
2B: The Hidden Gallery by Maryrose Wood
#2 in the "Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place" series.
I listened to the audio. Here is the version for length: The Hidden Gallery
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Tea's Task: Mystery Sub-genres
The Execution of Noa P. Singleton: A Novel by Elizabeth L. Silver
"Mystery > Crime" on main page.
I listened to the audio. Here is the version for length: The Execution of Noa P. Singleton: A Novel
Elizabeth L. Silver is a GRA.
Points this post: 145
Total points: 145
Tasks completed: 10
GRA: 7
Big Books 500+(), 750+ (), 1000+()
Mod
30.5 - Susan A' Task: I love my TBR
Opt 1: Faith & Fidelity, found in page 3 of the 6 pages of my TBR
Opt 3: MacRieve (avg rating 4.27 at 11/17/2013)
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Congratulations, Elizabeth B - task 25.2 in the spring 2014 challenge is yours!
CathyG15.4 - Whodunit?
Option One:
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.
Howard Hesseman
Option 2:
Read one book that satisfies both A and B above.
Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard
25.9 - Alison's Task: All Things New
Pick two options from below and read one book that fits each option.
Option #2: New Books
For this option read a book that is no more than 6 months old by first publication.
Required: Please state the month of publication and month read when you post
The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrelyn Sparks
Goodreads Author
Published August 12, 2013/ Read 1/6/14
Option #4: New Book By An Old Favourite For this challenge pick an author you've read at least one book by and then read their most recently published work that meets the SRC guidelines.
Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich
Goodreads Author
30.5 Susan A's Task: I Love My TBR
Choose 2 different options and read one book for each.
Option 1:
Set "per page" to 40
Navigate to the middle page. Read a book from that page of 40 books on your TBR.
Required:State the TBR page number you used
Chasin' Eight by Lorelei James
Goodreads Author
28/2=14 TBR page
Option 2
Roll die Set number to 1. --- 6
Read a book from the column that corresponds to your die roll
Required: State the number you rolled when you post
Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston
Points this post: 70
Total points: 450
Tasks completed: 19
Books read: 29
Goodreads Authors: 22
Big Books: 500= 0,750=0, 1000=0
15.6 - Happy Birthday, Jim!Under Fire Rita Henuber (**Goodreads author**)
Book title contains "Fire" from the song "Light my Fire"
Book approved in ebook approval thread here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
25.1 - Andy P's Task: Pick a Pair
Option 3, Book 1: Widow’s Web by Jennifer Estep (**Goodreads author**)
Young Adult doesn't appear as genre on main page
Option3, Book 2: Kiss of Frost by Jennifer Estep (**Goodreads author**)
Young Adult appears as genre on main page
25.11 - Lois's Task: Showtime for Dogs
Option 2: The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning (**Goodreads author**)
Book has a blue cover, approved in help thread
Option 4: Sealed with a Kill by Lucy Lawrence
Book cover has a dog in the bottom right corner
Total Points This Post: 65
Total Tasks This Post: 3
Goodreads Authors This Post: 4
Grand Total Points: 765/1035
Total Books Read: 51
Tasks Completed: 35/58
Total Goodreads Authors: 33
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 5
oma122915.7 - Professor Plum? Miss Scarlet?
Read a book whose author’s name contains the name of a color.
Doll Bones by Holly Black
Claiming Holly Black as GR author
Points:740/1035
Tasks: 45/59
GR Authors: 21
Big Books:(2)500 pages; (1)750 + pages
STACIE MITask 5.6 - In the Billiards Room
I read a book that is number 6 in a series:
The Unwritten, Vol. 6: Tommy Taylor and the War of Words by Mike Carey
**Mike Carey is a Goodreads author!!**
Points this task: 5
Total points: 745
Tasks completed: 46
Books read: 59
Pages read: 14338
Goodreads authors: 37
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Hana C.
20.3 - Best Review - Band Director Terry's Task: Solo and Ensemble
Option 1: A collection of short stories
Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman
**David Eagleman is a GRA
points this post: 20
Tasks completed: 9
Big Book Tickets:
GRA: 5
Total points: 105
20.3 - Best Review - Band Director Terry's Task: Solo and Ensemble
Option 1: A collection of short stories
Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman
**David Eagleman is a GRA
points this post: 20
Tasks completed: 9
Big Book Tickets:
GRA: 5
Total points: 105
Task # 10.1 - Get a Clue Bared to You by Sylvia Day (GR Author)
Read a book with all the letters C, L, U, E found in any combination of the title, subtitle, series title or author's name - Bared to You by Sylvia Day (Crossfire series)
Task # 15.1 - The Murder happened in the _____ with a __________.
Book 1:
Shot in the Dark by Jennifer Conner (GR Author)
must include the phrase “in the” in the title
Book 2:
Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare (GR Author)
must include the phrase “with a” title
Task #25.4 - Donna Jo's Task: Snow Is a Four Letter Word
Option 3:
All He Ever Dreamed by Shannon Stacey (GR Author)
#6 in the Kowalski Family series according to GR
Option 4:
Rough, Raw, and Ready by Lorelei James (GR Author)
Book set in Wyoming, United States
Task #25.5 - Bluemoon's Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
Option A: THE DECORATIONS
A Win-Win Proposition by Cat Schield (GR Author)
Author whose initials are found in any order in DECORATIONS - Cat Shield (192 pages)
Option E: THE GIFTS
Effortless by S.C. Stephens (GR Author)
read a book of your choice (487 pages)
192 + 487 = 679 pages in total
Task #25.11 - Lois's Task: Showtime for Dogs
Option 2:
Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare (GR Author)
Read a book with a predominantly blue cover.Option 4:
Rumor Has It by Jill Shalvis (GR Author)
Read a book with a dog on the coverTask #50.1 - Pamela Su's task: Variety is the Spice of Life
1: Miss Scarlet - Option B
Colters' Gift by Maya Banks
"Erotica" as a genre on main page
2: Colonel Mustard
Insatiable by Lauren Dane
"Science Fiction" & "Military" as a genre on main page - verified here
4: Reverend or Mr. Green - Option B
Wicked All The Way - A Wicked Lovers Novella by Shayla Black (GR Author)
cover is mostly red Points this Post: 150
Totals:
Total Points: 810
Total Goodreads Authors: 44
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(3), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 45
Total Books Read: 61
STACIE MITask 25.1 - Pick a Pair
I did option 3.
For Book 1, I read:
The Bride Wore Size 12 by Meg Cabot
**Meg Cabot is a Goodreads author!!**
For Book 2, I read: Ready or Not by Meg Cabot
**Meg Cabot is a Goodreads author!!**
Points this task: 25
Total points: 770
Tasks completed: 47
Books read: 61
Pages read: 14968
Goodreads authors: 39
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Reader name: Marie-AnneTask 30.5: Love my TBR:
Option 2: I rolled a 5. I choose Deadly Safari by Karin McQuillan.
Option 4: I choose Carbs & Cadavers by J.B. Stanley, which I added to my to-read shelf on Febr. 24, 2012. I am a little confused by the GR page for the book, which lists Ellery Adams as the author, while the cover clearly shows J.B. Stanley as the author.
On the GR bio page it lists J.B. Stanley as an "aka". Ellery Adams is a Goodread 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: 285
Books Read: 18
Tasks Completed: 16
GoodReads Authors: 6
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 0; 750+: 0;
BEKKA - 15.3 - Happy Valentine’s Day!Option 2: For this task, I read “
” by Nikki Loftin since both the title and the author’s name begin with letters found in VALENTINES. Also, Nikki LoftinNikki Loftin is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for that.
Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 15
Total Points Earned to Date: 465
Pages Read this Challenge: 240
Total Pages Read to Date: 9933
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 37
Goodreads Authors: 18
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute ZeroB. We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler, C scale, with 310 p.
C. Little Known Facts by Christine Sneed, using the word "little" from the quote
**Christine Sneed is a Goodreads author**
Points this post: 30
Total points: 620
GR authors: 24
Shannon South Africa20.4 Ode to Joy
Option 3: 3 x Es in title and author name
Paper Towns by John Green
papEr towns by john grEEn
Task points: 20
Challenge points: 135
Emily Bookshelf5.2 -- In the Library
Genre: "books about books"
Something Rotten by Jasper Fforde
10.1 - Get a Clue
CLUE in the shadow qUEen (the bLaCk jewels, #7)
The Shadow Queen by Anne Bishop
Goodreads Authors This Post: 0
Big Book Tickets This Post: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Points this post: 15
Total Goodreads Authors: 4
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=3, 750=0, 1000=0
Total Points: 210
Emily Bookshelf10.7 - Flip the Page
Day of the week in title - Thursday(s)
One of Our Thursdays Is Missing by Jasper Fforde
15.10 – Celebrate!
Book of choice
First Among Sequels by Jasper Fforde
Goodreads Authors This Post: 0
Big Book Tickets This Post: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Points this post: 25
Total Goodreads Authors: 4
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=3, 750=0, 1000=0
Total Points: 235
Emily Bookshelf25.3 - Sandy's Task: Settlers of Catan
Rolled a four and a six
Both books > 250 pages
Option 4
Set in Australia (>50%)
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Option 6
Author initials RS - settleRSofcatan
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, who is a GRA
Goodreads Authors This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets This Post: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Points this post: 25
Total Goodreads Authors: 5
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=3, 750=0, 1000=0
Total Points: 260
Rhonda25.11 - Lois's Task: Showtime for Dogs
Option 1:
Required: I am using the word "stay."
Option 2:
Cover is green.Points this post: 25
Total points: 230
Tasks this post: 1
Total tasks: 11
Goodreads authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads authors: 2
Lindy-Lanetask 20.10 group read!
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
* this is a GRA
**my gr discussion post is #29 of the gr read thread
for this book
Points this post: 20
Total points: 440
Goodreads Authors: 14
Big Books: 500+(3) 750+(1) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 25
Chris MD15.3 Happy Valentine's Day
Option 2 - All words in title and the author's initials (excluding middle names) are found in VALENTINES
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, who is a GoodReads author.
I listened to the audio version of this book. There are multiple paperback versions. The top one on GoodReads has 208 pages.
15.6 Happy Birthday, Jim
Song from The Doors' album: End of Night
The School of Night by Louis Bayard
I listened to the audio version of this book. The paperback has 368 pages.
30.4 Beyond Comparison
I used Dlmrose for both books.
1. Book that she read and rated and was on my TBR shelf
Radio Shangri-la: What I Learned in Bhutan, the Happiest Kingdom on Earth by Lisa Napoli, who is a GoodReads author.
2. Other books in common but not on my TBR shelf
The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon, who is a GoodReads author.
I listened to the audio version of this book. The paperback has 452 pages.
Points claimed in this post: 15 + 15 + 30 = 60
Total points: 60 + 460 = 520
Tasks completed: 23
Books read: 34
GoodReads authors: 16
Big books: 500=2, 750=0, 1,000=0
5.7 -- In the HallRead a book written by an author with 4 letters in their first, middle, or last name.
CHUA
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua
Task total=5
Grand total=575
10.1 - Get a clue!the CUrious case of benjamin button and other jazz age taLEs
Audiobook/ebook approved in post 3233: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Total Points: 45
FANDURY25.10 - Stacie MI’s Task: Nutcracker Tradition
Option 1: Read a book whose page number contains two of the following numbers: 1, 8, 9, 2.
Satan in St Mary's by Paul Doherty
The Mass Market Paperback has 186 pages: Satan in St Mary's so it contains the two numbers 1 and 8.
Option 5: Read a book whose cover shows someone all dressed up, i.e. suit and tie, ball gown
by Tracy KielyThis cover was approved in the help thread in post 13
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 575
Books Read: 37
Goodreads Authors: 16
Big Books:500+(1)750+(1)1000+(0)
20.6 Seasoned Reader - Susan's Task: I Love To PlanFor this task, I have chosen a past task from the Fall 2013 challenge.
Book Chosen: Crystal & Bone
Challenge chosen: 20.8. It's My Birthday - Cindy F's Task: We Love Scrabble! Option 1 of this challenge was to read a book that had a word with a letter count of 7 (for the 7 scrabble tiles). Under both the original task and the current task, the book needs to be at least 250 pp.
CRYSTAL is 7 letters long.
Originally intended this book to be for 20.9 but the humor and Halloween genres have disappeared before I had an opportunity to post completed task.
Previous Points Earned: 310
Points Earned this Post: 20
Total Points to Date: 330
NOT Claiming Goodreads Author
Julie P20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas Films
Option 3B
Requirement: Read 3rd Book in a Series
Allegiant by Veronica Roth
*Claiming one (1) 500+ Big Book Ticket*
*Veronica Roth is a Goodreads Author*
Points this task: 20
Total points: 220
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 12
Pages read: 4403
Goodreads Author Tickets: 10
Big Book Tickets: 500+ (3) 750+ (0) 1000+ (0)
LuluPlease Note: I would like to remove Red Rising by Pierce Brown from the task 15.7 - Professor Plum? Miss Scarlet?. The task was noted as complete in post 1048. I have indicated which task I have moved it to, below. I would not, at this time, like to put a book in its place for 15.7.
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20.8 - Famous December Birthdays!
OPTION #4:
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
There are two Rs in Griffith Joyner.
I have previously claimed my GR ticket for this author. This book is 382 pages long, so meets the page requirement.
25.4 -- Snow is a Four Letter Word
OPTION #3:
The Best of all Possible Worlds by Karen Lord
The title has 6 words in it.
Karen Lord is a Goodreads Author.
OPTION #4:
The Waterproof Bible by Andrew Kaufman
This book is set in Canada, as evidenced in the book description (which mentions Winnipeg), and by the "Cultural > Canada" genre tag on the main page.
Andrew Kaufman is a Goodreads Author.
25.5 -- These Are a Few of My Favourite Things
OPTION D, the music:
What Makes This Book So Great by Jo Walton
The word "what" is found in my favourite christmas carol, "Do You Hear What I Hear?". It has 448 pages.
Jo Walton is a Goodreads Author.
OPTION E, the gifts:
The Explorer by James Smythe
Free choice option, a book I already owned. It has 264 pages.
James Smythe is a Goodreads Author.
The page count for these two books equals 712, over the required 600 pages for this task.
Points this post: 70 ( - 15 points)
Total points: 470
Tasks completed: 26
Books read: 35
Goodreads authors: 19
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
25.4 - Donna Jo's Task: Snow Is a Four Letter Word
Option 2: Read a book whose author's f3irst AND last name begins with S, N, O, or W.
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Option 3: Snowflakes have six sides (or multiples of six), so read a book with six words in the title.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Points s post: 25
Total Points: 375
Tasks Completed: 24
Books Read: 32
GR Authors: 7
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (1)
Option 2: Read a book whose author's f3irst AND last name begins with S, N, O, or W.
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Option 3: Snowflakes have six sides (or multiples of six), so read a book with six words in the title.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Points s post: 25
Total Points: 375
Tasks Completed: 24
Books Read: 32
GR Authors: 7
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (1)
25.6 - Elizabeth B's Task: Sochi 2014 - Hot. Cool. Yours.
The Unit - Europe: Sweden
Rules of Civility - North America: USA
I live in England
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 400
Tasks Completed: 25
Books Read: 34
GR Authors: 7
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (1)
The Unit - Europe: Sweden
Rules of Civility - North America: USA
I live in England
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 400
Tasks Completed: 25
Books Read: 34
GR Authors: 7
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (1)
Oma1229This is a change to Post #1225>/b>
20.3 - Best Review - Band Director Terry's Task: Solo and Ensemble
Option #1
Ensemble Option 1:-Read a collection of AT LEAST THREE (3) short stories.
I need to change the book that will fulfill this requirement. to The Cleverness of Ladies by Alexander McCall Smith.
No totals will change just the book.
Oma12297125.4 - Donna Jo's Task: Snow Is a Four Letter Word
Option 3-Read book number 6, 12, 18 or 24 in a series as listed by GR.
The 6th Target by James Patterson
Option 4-Read a book primarily set in what I think of when I think of a cold country: Canada, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Antarctica OR a cold US state Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Idaho, South Dakota, Vermont, New Hampshire, or Maine.
The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great by Eva Stachniak
Claiming Eva Stachniak as GR author
Points:765/1035
Tasks: 46/59
GR Authors: 23
Big Books:(2)500 pages; (1)750 + page
Jayme(the ghostreader)20.2 Rookie On Top-
Sherlock Holmes and the Needle’s Eye:The World's Greatest Detective Tackles the Bible's Ultimate Mysteries by Len Bailey
Tasks: 8
Books Completed: 8
Big Books: 0
Goodreads authors: 3:Alex Flinn, Kevin Alan Milne, Laurien Berenson
Total Points: 20
Grand Total: 95
STACIE MITask 25.6 - Sochi 2014 - Hot. Cool. Yours.
I live in the United States.
I read:
Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Red Bird of the South, Southern China, A.D. 531 by Laurence Yep
Set in China for the continent Asia
I also read:
It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
Set in Great Britain for Europe
**Lisa Kleypas is a Goodreads author!!**
Points this task: 25
Total points: 795
Tasks completed: 48
Books read: 63
Pages read: 15654
Goodreads authors: 40
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
JOLIE10.1 - Get a Clue
Letters C,L,U,E found in subtitle: Telling Lies for Fun & Profit: A Manual for Fiction Writers by Lawrence Block All letters are in the subtitle: C is in fiCtion; L and U are in manUaL; E is in writErs.
Lawrence Block is a Goodreads Author
15.2 - The Old and the New
Read two books: one author who is an old favorite and one who is new to me.
Old favorite: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King Stephen King is a Goodreads Author
New author: Falling Glass by Adrian McKinty
Points this post: 25
Total points: 165
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 13
Goodreads authors this post: 2
Goodreads authors (total): 3
Big books this post: 0
Big books (total): 2 (500+)
Mai30.3 - Sassafrass's Task: Readers Also Enjoyed
Book A:
The Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama XIV
Book B:
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice by Shunryu Suzuki
Date book 2 is found: 12/18/2014
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 705
Tasks Completed: 39
Books Read: 53
GR Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
MaiRepost #486
30.1 - Ms Anderson's Task: Riddle Me This
I rolled 2 & 4
Option 2: Book with more than 50,000 ratings
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman Goodreads author
Option 4: Read a book with the letters A R G H found in the title
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 735
Tasks Completed: 40
Books Read: 55
GR Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
Post #2710.1 - Get a Clue
C in Chieftain
L in Mallory
U in Return
E in Chieftain
The Chieftain Return of the Highlanders #4 By Margaret Mallory
Margaret Mallory is a GR author
Points this task: 10
Total: 505
GR authors: 17
Books read:37
Tasks Done: 28
Eepa25.7 Don't Be Clueless
Clue 2- What is happening?
Read a book with at least one word each starting with W & S in the title, subtitle and/or author first and last names.
Sebastian's Wolves by Valentina Heart
W = wolves
S = Sebastian
Approved for length at line #1067.
Valentina Heart is GR author.
Clue 4- When did it happen?
Read a book with at least one 4 digit calendar year in the GR book description.
Moonlight by Arshad Ahsanuddin
Year mentioned is 2042.
Arshad Ahsanuddin is GR author.
25.8 Children Make Christmas Fun!
Option 2. Read a book that was originally written in a language other than your native language.
Finnish edition Atuanin holvihaudat, The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin
Originally published in English.
My native language is Finnish.
Option 3. Read book that has been nominated or won any literary award.
Finnish edition Lohikäärmeen prinsessa, Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
Was nominated for Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award in 1993.
25.10 Nutcracker Tradition
Option 2. Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in TCHAIKOVSKY.
Handyman by Claire Thompson
Claire Thompson is GR author.
Option 6. Revisit one of your literary traditions and reread one of your favorite books.
Lone by Rowan McBride
I don't even know anymore how many times I have read this. And it's just as good every time!
Rowan McBride is GR author.
25.11 Showtime for Dogs
2. Read a book with a predominantly (at least half) blue OR green cover.
X-Factor,
by Sean Michael4. Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Once Upon a Veterinarian,
by Drew ZacharyThere is a silhouette of a dog on the wall of the building.
Points this post: 100
Total points: 675
GR author tickets: 48
5.4 Garden Spells5.6 A Rogue by Any Other Name - The Rules of Scoundrels, #1
5.7 Thankless in Death by J.D. Robb
5.8 Tangled Up In You
5.10 The Husband's Secret
10.1 Exclusively Yours ExCLUsivEly Yours
10.2
snow-covered mountain peaks10.9
10.10 Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor
15.2
Book 1 : Call Me Irresistible
Book 2 : Morning Glory
15.4
Option 1
A : Thankless in Death
B : Mackenzie's Pleasure by Linda Howard (Howard Hesseman as The Evangelist/The Chief)
15.6 The Way Back Home Title of the song : "Back Door Man"
15.7 The Duke of Shadows by MeREDith Duran
15.9 High Country Bride by Linda Lael Miller (McKettrick, #1)
15.10 Me Before You
20.1
1. A. SnowboundJohn Fallon is a war veteran
2. A.
3. A.
4. A. The Help No 42 in https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/5...
20.4 Option 2. Hard and Fast
20.5 Option B : Splendid
20.7 Option 2 : En Iniya Iyandhira
20.8 Option 4 : En Iniya Iyandhira
20.9 Option 3 : The Trouble With Valentine's Day (Chinooks Hockey Team, #3)
25.1 Option 1 Kristan Higgins
Book 1 : The Perfect Match (Blue Heron, #2)
Book 2 : Catch of the Day
25.2
Option 1 A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
Option 2 Me Before You Word Used : YOU
25.3 Numbers rolled 1 and 2
Option 1 Me Before You Word Used : BEFORE Lines 14 and 23
Option 2
25.4
1. Snowbound
2. Lakeside Cottage by Susan Wiggs
25.5
A. The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain D and C from DECORATIONS
C. A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
25.7
Clue 1 : Mrs. Miracle
Clue 2 : Lakeside Cottage by Susan Wiggs
25.9
Option 1 : Exclusively Yours My first book by Shannon Stacey
Option 2 : The Perfect Match Published on October 29th 2013
Read on Jan 26th 2014
25.10
Option 2 : Reforming Lord Ragsdale by Carla Kelly C and K from TCHAIKOVSKY
Option 5 :
25.11
1. Down : Talk Me Down
4.
30.1
1.
Object : Boat2. The Ocean at the End of the Lane 99,601 ratings as on 21st Feb 2014
30.2
A. The Ocean at the End of the Lane
B. Keeper of the Dream C : 501 pages
30.3
Book A : And Then He Kissed Her
Book B : Bound by Your Touch Found on Jan 18th 2014
30.7 Numbers rolled 3 and 2
Option 2 :
Option 3 :
50.1
1. B. Flat-Out Sexy
3. The Help
4. A. Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata
Total Points 670
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Tea's Task: Mystery Sub-genresThe Sins of the Fathers - Lawrence Block is a new-to-me author.
30.4 - Dlmrose's Task: Beyond Comparison
I chose Donna Jo (71% :) for both books.
Book A - Shards of Honour
Book B - My Most Excellent Year
Total points accumulated: 295 (50 in this post)
Total # of big book tickets: 1
congrats Elizabeth!! nearly there Jessica PDX!! you can do it!!
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ15.10 - Celebrate!
Queens Ransom by Tori Carrington
20.9 - Love of Christmas Films
Option 2A: NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
This book has the genre Horror (shelved by 1225 people) listed on its Goodreads page AND is over 250 pages (692 pages)
This post: 35 points
Total points to date: 150 points
Tasks completed: 11
** Electing to not track GR authors and Big Books this season **
Jessica PDX15.10 - Celebrate!
by Dennis LehanePoints This Post: 15
Total Points: 1025
Thanks Dee! I've got two books left that are both in progress, so it looks like I will make it - whew!
know the feeling Jessica...I had like 4 books in progress that last day...thankfully, I had the option to telework and it was crappy weather
dawn9920.9 Love of Christmas Films
Option 4A - read a book that has been made into a film.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Book made into the 2011 movie The Help starring Emma Stone, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer, earning Octavia Spencer (Minny) the Oscar for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role.
I listened to the audio version, the MMPB version of The Help has 451 pgs (at least 250 pgs required).
pts this post: 20
Total points: 325
5.3 — In the BallroomDance in title:
Tunes for Bears to Dance To by Robert Cormier
+5 Points
10.2 – Sochi Sidekicks
Snow on cover:
After Tupac and D Foster by Jacqueline Woodson+10 Points
10.3 – Donors Wanted
Pretty Dead by Francesca Lia Block
+10 Points
30.5 Susan A’s Task: I Love My TBR
Option 3: Rating 4.46 on 2/12/14
Night by Elie Wiesel
Option 5: Added 11/30/13
What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank by Nathan Englander
+30 Points
Points this post: 55
Grand Total: 825
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30.5 - Susan A' Task: I love my TBR
Opt 1: Faith & Fidelity, found in page 3 of the 6 pages of my TBR
Opt 3: MacRieve (avg rating 4.27 at 11/17/2013)
Points this post: 25
Total points:1005+30=1035