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WINTER CHALLENGE 2013
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Winter Challenge 2013: Completed Tasks (Do Not Delete Posts)
Task #5.9 -- In the CellarPort Of Paradise by Lisa Marie Rice (GR Author)
Set in Italy
Points this Post: 5
Totals:
Total Points: 875
Total Goodreads Authors: 49
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(3), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 49
Total Books Read: 67
Task 30.3-- Sassafras' Task Readers Also Enjoyed.I read
by Chuck Thompson December 14-17, 2013. In that book's main GR page, was a book "readers also enjoyed" (as did I),
by
.Points this task: 30
Total points: 110
GR Authors: 1
Total books: 9
Big Books: 500+ pages (1); 750+ pages (1).
20 point tasks20.1. Most Improved Player - Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Check...And Mate!
4. The queen (A) The Help
No 42 in https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/5...
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Tea's Task: Mystery Sub-genres The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
It has genre Mystery > Crime and Mystery > Detective on its main page.Alexander McCall Smith is a new to me author
20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy
Option 2. Hard and Fast
Contains 3 words and each word is an one syllable one
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!
Option B : How to Marry a Marquis
Book by a favorite Author : Julia Quinn
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Laurie ME's Task: Is There a Conspiracy To Be Found Here?
Option 2 : En Iniya Iyandhira
This is a Tamil Science fiction novel.Reference : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_Iniya...
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas Films
Option 3 : The Trouble With Valentine's Day
It is #3 in the series Chinooks Hockey Team
Points in this post : 120
Total Points Accumulated: 295
Goodreads Author: Sarah Addison Allen, Sarah MacLean, Liane Moriarty, Shannon Stacey, Lisa Kleypas, Sarah Dessen, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Susan Mallery, Barbara Freethy, Erin McCarthy, Diane Chamberlain, Kathryn Stockett, Alexander McCall Smith, Julia Quinn
Readerboard Name: Jill ReneeTask - Kate S's Task: Beginnings and Endings
Book A: Read a book from the list of 100 best beginnings
83. "When your mama was the geek, my dreamlets," Papa would say, "she made the nipping off of noggins such a crystal mystery that the hens themselves yearned toward her, waltzing around her, hypnotized with longing." —Katherine Dunn, Geek Love (1983)
Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
Book B: Read a book from the list of 100 best last lines
Are there any questions? �Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale (1986)
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
Points this Task: 30
Total Points this Challenge: 160
Books Read this Task: 2
Books Read this Challenge: 13
GR Authors: 3
Readerboard Name: Jill ReneeTask 15.4 - Whodunit?
Option One:
A. Read a book with the genre "mystery" on its main page.
The Reapers by John Connolly
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.
• Eileen Brennan as Mrs. Peacock
Woman in Red by Eileen Goudge
Points this Task: 15
Total Points this Task: 175
Books Read This Task: 2
Total Books Read This Task: 15
GR Authors: 3
25 point tasks25.1 - Andy P's Task: Pick a Pair
Option 1 Kristan Higgins
Book 1 : The Perfect Match
It is book #2 of Series Blue Heron
Book 2 : Catch of the Day
It is a stand alone non-series title
Task 25.2 Bamaace83's Task: Christmas Memories!
Option 1 A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
Author’s name is Mary Balogh
Option 2 Tangled Up In You
Word Used : YOU from the song. YOU is in the title
25.3 - Sandy's Task: Settlers of Catan Numbers rolled 1 and 2
Option 1 Me Before You
Word Used : BEFORE from Lines 14 and 23.
Option 2
It has a Building on the cover
25.4 - Donna Jo's Task: Snow Is a Four Letter Word
1. Snowbound
“Snow” is in the Title
2. Lakeside Cottage by Susan Wiggs
Author’s name begin with S and W
25.5 - Bluemoon's Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
A. THE DECORATIONS The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain
D and C of author’s initials are in DECORATIONS
C. THE MOVIES A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
The Authors name is MARY
25.7 - Janet F's Task: Don't Be Clueless
Clue 1- Who was there?: Mrs. Miracle
Title has Prefix Mrs.
Clue 2- What is happening?: Lakeside Cottage by Susan Wiggs
Author’s name starts with S and W
25.9 - Alison's Task: All Things New
Option #1: New Authors: Exclusively Yours
My first book by Shannon Stacey who is a Goodreads Author
Option #2: New Books : The Perfect Match
It was published on October 29th 2013.I read it on Read on Jan 26th 2014
25.10 - Stacie MI’s Task: Nutcracker Tradition
Option 2 : Reforming Lord Ragsdale by Carla Kelly
The author’s initials C and K are found in TCHAIKOVSKY
Option 5 :
The hero is all dressed up in a suit in the cover
25.11 - Lois's Task: Showtime for Dogs
1. Talk Me Down
The word DOWN is in the Title
4.
A Dog is in the Cover
Points in this post : 225
Total Points Accumulated: 520
Goodreads Author: Sarah Addison Allen, Sarah MacLean, Liane Moriarty, Shannon Stacey, Lisa Kleypas, Sarah Dessen, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Susan Mallery, Barbara Freethy, Erin McCarthy, Diane Chamberlain, Kathryn Stockett, Alexander McCall Smith, Julia Quinn, Kristan Higgins, Janice Kay Johnson, Susan Wiggs, Debbie Macomber, Sarah Mayberry
30 point tasks30.1 - Ms Anderson's Task: Riddle Me This Numbers rolled 2 and 1
1.
A Large Object “Boat” is in the cover
2.
It has 70,890 ratings as on 23rd Feb 2014
30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute Zero
A. The Ocean at the End of the Lane
It has genre Fantasy as well as Science fiction in its main page
B. Keeper of the Dream
Celsius (C) scale : 501 pages
30.3 - Sassafrass's Task: Readers Also Enjoyed
Book A : And Then He Kissed Her
Book B : Bound by Your Touch
Book B found on Jan 18th 2014 as other goodreads users who also enjoyed fom Book A page
30.6 - Kate S's Task: Beginnings and Endings
Option 3: Author’s body of work
Author : Julia Quinn
Book A : Splendid
Book B : The Sum of All Kisses
Author's first and last book published as on date
30.7 - Delicious Dee's Task: Swim, Bike, Run Numbers rolled 3 and 2
Option 2 - Swim:
A River on the Cover
Option 3 - Bike:
A Horse on the Cover
Points in this post : 150
Total Points Accumulated: 670
Goodreads Author: Sarah Addison Allen, Sarah MacLean, Liane Moriarty, Shannon Stacey, Lisa Kleypas, Sarah Dessen, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Susan Mallery, Barbara Freethy, Erin McCarthy, Diane Chamberlain, Kathryn Stockett, Alexander McCall Smith, Julia Quinn, Kristan Higgins, Janice Kay Johnson, Susan Wiggs, Debbie Macomber, Sarah Mayberry, Neil Gaiman
50.1 - Pamela Su's task: Variety is the Spice of Life1. Miss Scarlet (B) Flat-Out Sexy
Genre Adult Fiction > Erotica is in the books main page
3. Mrs. White. The Help
the book is about Maids
4. Reverend or Mr. Green (A) Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata
Genre "Religion" and "Spirituality” are in the books main page
Points in this post : 50
Total Points Accumulated: 720
Long Books : 500p (3)
Goodreads Author (20): Sarah Addison Allen, Sarah MacLean, Liane Moriarty, Shannon Stacey, Lisa Kleypas, Sarah Dessen, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Susan Mallery, Barbara Freethy, Erin McCarthy, Diane Chamberlain, Kathryn Stockett, Alexander McCall Smith, Julia Quinn, Kristan Higgins, Janice Kay Johnson, Susan Wiggs, Debbie Macomber, Sarah Mayberry, Neil Gaiman
20.6 Seasoned Reader - Susan's Task: I Love To PlanI chose fall 2013 task 20.1 (Andrea´s task: a cozy read) which I didn't complete in the fall 2013 SRC.
Die Buying by Laura DiSilverio
*** Laura DiSilverio is a Goodreads author ***
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas Films
Option 5 (I added the book to my tbr list in december 2013): Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
*** Karen Marie Moning is a Goodreads author ***
Points this post: 40
GRA this post: 2
Total points: 335
Total GRA: 16
Total big book tickets: 0
20.1 - CHECK.....AND MATE!5A - THE KING - EMPEROR - When The Emperor Was Divine
TOTAL POINTS - 675
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 33
BIG BOOKS - 3
Hana C.
50.1 - Pamela Su's task: Variety is the Spice of Life
1. Miss Scarlet- Option B
Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber
** Elizabeth Amber is a GRA
3. Mrs White
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
**Sue Monk Kidd is a GRA
4. Reverend or Mr. Green: Option B
by Neal Stephenson
points this post: 50
Tasks completed: 10
Big Book Tickets:
GRA: 7
Total points: 155
50.1 - Pamela Su's task: Variety is the Spice of Life
1. Miss Scarlet- Option B
Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber
** Elizabeth Amber is a GRA
3. Mrs White
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
**Sue Monk Kidd is a GRA
4. Reverend or Mr. Green: Option B
by Neal Stephensonpoints this post: 50
Tasks completed: 10
Big Book Tickets:
GRA: 7
Total points: 155
MARWA 10.2 - Sochi Sidekicks
Read a book with an image of one (or more) of the mascots on the cover: a leopard or wild "big cat", a bear (teddy bears are ok), a hare or rabbit, fire/flames, or ice/snow (snowflakes, snow-covered mountain peaks, ice in a glass,etc.)
I read The Carnivorous Carnival
which has an illustration of two lions.20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Laurie ME's Task: Is There a Conspiracy To Be Found Here?
Option2. Read a book that has the genre alternative history or science fiction on the book's main page genre list.
I read يوتوبيا / Utopia by أحمد خالد توفيق / Ahmed Toufiq
30.5 Susan A's Task: I Love My TBR
Option 2
Set "per page" to infinite scroll
Set view to Covers display. Sort your TBR alphabetically. Roll die Set number to 1.
Read a book from the column that corresponds to your die roll.
I rolled a 3 & I read The Definitive Book of Body Language
Option 5
Set "per page" to 40
Set view to Table display
Sort by "Date Added", newest to oldest
read book from 1st page (newest books)
I read A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway which I added on Feb 19th, 2014.
Points claimed for this post: 60
Total Points: 320
Tasks Completed so far: 18
Books Read for this challenge so far: 22
GR Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets:500(2), 750(0), 1000(0)
5.6 - In the Billiards Room My book was Fool Moon by Jim Butcher, this is the second book in The Dresden Files series.
10.1 - Get a Clue
I read I, Claudius/Claudius the God by Robert Graves - letters in CLaUdius & RobErt.
10.2 - Sochi Sidekicks
I chose
by Stephen King - it has flames on the cover.10.9 - White Sale!
I read
by Lauren Beukes.15.5 - Mysteries can be real
I chose The Suspicions Of Mr Whicher Or The Murder At Road Hill House by Kate Summerscale.
15.9 - First or Last
I read Heresy by S.J. Parris, this is the first book in the Giordano Bruno series.
20.10 - Group Reads
I chose to take part in the group read of American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
25.7 - Janet F's Task: Don't be clueless
Clue 2 - Waiting for Sunrise by William Boyd, W and S in the title.
Clue 5 - Life After Life by Kate Atkinson.
30.3 - Sassafrass' Task - Readers also enjoyed
Book A - My free choice was The Gunpowder Plot by Antonia Fraser which on 25 Jan led me to:
Book B - Samuel Pepys: The Unequalled Self by Claire Tomalin.
30.6 - Beginnings and Endings
I went for the Stylist best first and last lines:
Book A - The Princess Bride by William Goldman.
Book B - Winter in Madrid by C.J. Sansom.
50.1 - Pamela Su's Task: Variety is the spice of life
Reverend Green B -
by Hugh Howey.Mrs Peacock -
by Kazuo Ishiguro.Professor Plum -
Orson Scott Card.Points this post - 220
Total points - 325
FANDURYTask 25.2 Bamaace83's Task: Christmas Memories!
Option 2: Read a book with a word of at least 3 letters found in this song in the title or subtitle.
Kill You Twice by Chelsea Cain
The word YOU from the title is also in the song "we wish YOU a merry christmas..."
The paperback version is 336 pages Kill You Twice
Option 4: Read a book with either a drink or a food item on the cover.
by Paula GuranThere is a apple on the cover.
The paperback version is 384 pages Once Upon a Time: New Fairy Tales
30.6 - Kate S's Task: Beginnings and Endings
Option 3:
Book A: Read author’s first full-length published book.
Promise Not to Tell by Jennifer McMahon
This is Jennifer McMahons debut novel (It's even mentioned in the description)
Jennifer McMahon is a Goodreads author
Book B: Read author’s most recently published full-length book
The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon
This is Jennifer McMahons last published book, it's out since 11.02.2014
Jennifer McMahon is a Goodreads author
Points this post: 55
Total Points: 630
Books Read: 41
Goodreads Authors: 18
Big Books:500+(1)750+(1)1000+(0)
I would to modify my # 5.10 as below and add # 25.65.10 -- In the Lounge The Ocean at the End of the Lane **It has “Book Club” as a genre
25.6 - Elizabeth B's Task: Sochi 2014 - Hot. Cool. Yours.
The Husband's Secret set in Australia
Not Another Bad Date set in USA
I live in India
Points in this post : 25
Total Points Accumulated: 450
Long Books : 500p (3) : The Help, Keeper of the Dream, The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes
Goodreads Author (20): Sarah Addison Allen, Sarah MacLean, Liane Moriarty, Shannon Stacey, Lisa Kleypas, Sarah Dessen, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Susan Mallery, Barbara Freethy, Erin McCarthy, Diane Chamberlain, Kathryn Stockett, Alexander McCall Smith, Julia Quinn, Kristan Higgins, Janice Kay Johnson, Susan Wiggs, Debbie Macomber, Sarah Mayberry, Neil Gaiman
Cindy FTask 15.1 The Murder Happened in the_____with a ______.
Book 1 The Demon in the Freezerby Richard Preston
Book 2 West with the Nightby Beryl Markham
Points this post:15
Total points:230
Tasks completed:17
Books read:19
Goodreads Authors:5
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(0)
15.4 - Whodunit?Option 1
A : A Caribbean Mystery **Has genre Mystery on its main page
B : Mackenzie's Pleasure by Linda Howard **Linda Howard - Howard Hesseman as The Evangelist/The Chief
Points in this post: 15
Total Points : 465
Long Books : 500p (3) : The Help, Keeper of the Dream, The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes
Goodreads Author (20): Sarah Addison Allen, Sarah MacLean, Liane Moriarty, Shannon Stacey, Lisa Kleypas, Sarah Dessen, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Susan Mallery, Barbara Freethy, Erin McCarthy, Diane Chamberlain, Kathryn Stockett, Alexander McCall Smith, Julia Quinn, Kristan Higgins, Janice Kay Johnson, Susan Wiggs, Debbie Macomber, Sarah Mayberry, Neil Gaiman
Task 25.2 Bamaace83's Task: Christmas Memories! Option 1 A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh ** Author’s name is Mary Balogh
Option 2 True Love and Other Disasters ** Word Used : AND from the song. AND is in the title
Points in this post: 25
Total Points : 490
Long Books : 500p (3) : The Help, Keeper of the Dream, The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes
Goodreads Author (20): Sarah Addison Allen, Sarah MacLean, Liane Moriarty, Shannon Stacey, Lisa Kleypas, Sarah Dessen, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Susan Mallery, Barbara Freethy, Erin McCarthy, Diane Chamberlain, Kathryn Stockett, Alexander McCall Smith, Julia Quinn, Kristan Higgins, Janice Kay Johnson, Susan Wiggs, Debbie Macomber, Sarah Mayberry, Neil Gaiman
I would to modify my # 15.10 as below and add # 25.515.10 – Celebrate!Double Standards **Book of my choice
25.5 - Bluemoon's Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
A. THE DECORATIONS The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain ** D and C of author’s initials are in DECORATIONS
C. THE MOVIES A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh ** The Authors name is MARY
Points in this post : 25
Total Points Accumulated: 515
I would to modify my # 10.10 as below and add # 25.710.10 'Tis The Season Snowbound **It has genre Holiday > Christmas on its GR main page
25.7 - Janet F's Task: Don't Be Clueless
Clue 1- Who was there?: Mrs. Miracle ** Title has Prefix Mrs.
Clue 2- What is happening?: Lakeside Cottage by Susan Wiggs **Author’s name starts with S and W
Points in this post : 25
Total Points Accumulated: 540
JeniferTask 5.6 In the Billiards Room
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
*This is book #2 in a series*
Task 5.8 In the Study
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
*This book is about a boy who wants to become an author and writes letters to his favorite author*
Task 15.6 Happy Birthday, Jim!"
The Temptation of the Night Jasmine by Lauren Willig
Song= "End of the Night"
Points this post: 25
Grand Total=400
JeniferTask 15.9 First or Last
Relic by Douglas Preston
*This is the first book in the Pendergrast series*
Points this post: 15
Grant Total=415
I would to modify my # 10.9 and # 5.7 as below and add # 25.710.9 - White Sale! Hummingbird **The Background is White
5.7 -- In the Hall High Country Bride by Linda Lael Miller **Lael is a 4 letter word
25.9 - Alison's Task: All Things New
Option #1: New Authors: Just Listen **My first book by Sarah Dessen who is a Goodreads Author
Option #2: New Books : Thankless in Death ** It was published on September 17th 2013.I read it on Read on Dec 23rd 2013
Points in this post : 25
Total Points Accumulated: 565
Stacey
Task 25.1
I chose Option 2
Book 1: Outlander (approved in the task thread - titled "Cross Stitch" in the UK)
Book 2: Days in the History of Silence, written in Norwegian, I read in English translation
New points: 25
Total points: 495
Task 25.1
I chose Option 2
Book 1: Outlander (approved in the task thread - titled "Cross Stitch" in the UK)
Book 2: Days in the History of Silence, written in Norwegian, I read in English translation
New points: 25
Total points: 495
Kimber15.5 Mysteries Can Be Real
Curbchek-Reload : Curbchek's Darker Meaner Cousin by Zack Fortier
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15.9 First or Last?
Hollow City by Ransom Riggs
* latest in series
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15.10 Celebrate!
Whisper by Michael Bray
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Michael Bray is a GRA
Zach Fortier is a GRA
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Total points above tasks: 45
# tasks completed: 35
GRA: 38
Total points: 725
Jessica wrote: "Jessica PDX5.9 - In the Cellar
This is set in France.
by Robert HarrisPoints This Post: 5
Total Points: 1030"
one more to go, Do It!
10.1 - Get a Clue Strange Case by Lauren Stewart
C - Case
L - Lauren
U - Lauren
E - Strange
Goodreads Author
10.2 - Sochi Sidekicks
by Maya BanksCover approved for ice post #92
10.4 - A Really Big Show
Song - Till there was you (word you)
If I Were You by Lisa Renee Jones
Goodreads Author
15.10 – Celebrate!
The Druid Series, Volumes 1-3: Reapers, Bled and Harvest by Marata Eros
Approved #1335
Goodreads Author
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Laurie ME's Task: Is There a Conspiracy To Be Found Here?
Option 2 - Jekyll by Lauren Stewart
Science fiction genre noted #266
Goodreads Author
30.6 - Kate S's Task: Beginnings and Endings
Option 3: Author’s body of work
Author Larissa Ione
Book 1 - Snowbound (first full length)
Book 2 - Reaver (most recent)
Goodreads Author x 2
Points this task: 95
Total points: 705
Tasks completed: 33
Books read: 49
Goodreads authors: 45
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
25.11 - Lois's Task: Showtime for Dogs1. Talk Me Down ** The word DOWN is in the Title
2.
**Blue Cover 30.1 - Ms Anderson's Task: Riddle Me This Numbers rolled 2 and 1
1.
**A Large Object “A castle” is in the cover 2. I've Got Your Number **It has 70,890 ratings as on 23rd Feb 2014
Points in this post : 55
Total Points Accumulated: 620
I would to modify my # 20.1 as below and add # 5020.1. Most Improved Player - Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Check...And Mate!
2. The knight (B) Start Me Up ** It is #2 in Tumble Creek Series
50.1 - Pamela Su's task: Variety is the Spice of Life
1. Miss Scarlet (B) Hot finish ** Genre Romance > Erotic Romance is in the books main page
3. Mrs. White. The Help ** the book is about Maids
4. Reverend or Mr. Green (A) Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata **Genre "Religion" and "Spirituality” are in the books main page
Points in this post : 50
Total Points Accumulated: 670
15.5 - Mysteries Can Be RealThe Murder of the Century: The Gilded Age Crime that Scandalized a City and Sparked the Tabloid Wars by Paul Collins
20.8 - It's My Birthday!: Skandia's Task: Famous December Birthdays!
Option 1: Word - Hannah
Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah
25.3 - Sandy's Task: Settlers of Catan
Rolled: 1 and 5
Option 1: Line 11: Drive
Baby, Drive South by Stephanie Bond
Option 5:
Composed: A Memoir by Rosanne Cash
25.10 - Stacie MI’s Task: Nutcracker Tradition
Option 3: Children's
Palace of Stone by Shannon Hale
***Shannon Hale is a Goodreads Author***
Option 5:
by Mary Jo PutneyPoints this post: 85
Total points: 970
Tasks completed: 51
Books read: 73
Goodreads authors: 35
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
5.7 -- In the HallSlam by Nick Hornby
Nick has four letters.
10.1 - Get a Clue
Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett
eqUaL ritEs - terry pratChett
10.3 - Donors Wanted
In Search of Dracula: The History of Dracula and Vampires by Radu Florescu
10.6 - SWLAT
Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh
10.9 - White Sale!
Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads author)
White on cover: Clouds in the background, author name, and title
15.6 - Happy Birthday, Jim!
The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett
Song: Light My Fire
15.9 - First or Last?
The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett
First book in the Discworld series
15.10 – Celebrate!
The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories by Robert W. Chambers
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Tea's Task: Mystery Sub-genres
The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl
This was the first book by Pearl that I've read and is also a Goodreads author.
20.3 - Best Review - Band Director Terry's Task: Solo and Ensemble
Ensemble Option 1:
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
20.10 - Group Reads
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Gaiman is a Goodreads author
25.4 - Donna Jo's Task: Snow Is a Four Letter Word
Option 1: Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Option 4: Lisey's Story by Stephen King
The book is set in Maine.
King is a Goodreads author and the book qualifies as a Big Book.
30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute Zero
Option A: Divergent by Veronica Roth who is a Goodreads author
Option B: Songbook by Nick Hornby
Calvin: 207 pages
Points total: 205
GR authors: 4
Big Book Bonus: 1
Tasks Done: 13
50.1 - Pamela Su's task: Variety is the Spice of Life3. - Mrs. White
Longbourn is a book about the servants in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The main character is a house servant.
4. Mr. Green
a green cover
6. Professor Plum
is about a 12 year-old genius, using his powers for evil, not good.I had a great time with the challenge this season. Thanks again to the mods and administrators!
Points this post: 50
Points previous posts: 345
Total points so far: 395
GR Authors: 5
(Tasks completed: 5.6, 10.8, 15.7, 15.9, 15.10, 20.2, 20.4, 20.5, 20.7, 20.9, 20.10, 25.1, 25.4, 25.11, 30.1, 30.2, 30.7, 50.1
I have completed Task #25.5 - Bluemoon's Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things by readingOption A
The Age of Radiance: The Epic Rise and Dramatic Fall of the Atomic Era by Craig Nelson
This book is written by an author whose initials are found within the word DECORATIONS.
Option E
The Weight of Blood by Laura McHugh*
*Laura McHugh is a Goodreads Author
My Challenge Total = 105 points
Big Book = 1 ticket
Goodreads Author = 5 tickets
Hana C.
15.10 – Celebrate!
Doctor Who The Resurrection Casket by Justin Richards
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!
Option C: Read any book you choose, but it must be at least 400 pages in length.
Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey
561 pages
**James S.A. Corey is a GRA
***Claiming 1 Big Book ticket (561 pages)
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas Films
Option 2A: Read a book with the genre Horror listed on its Goodreads page.
World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks
342 pages
** Max Brooks is a GRA
30.1 - Ms Anderson's Task: Riddle Me This
Rolled 2 & 6
2. More than 50,000 Ratings:
Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
Currently this book has 283,053 ratings
**Tracy Chevalier is a GRA
6. Read a book of your choice
Wool Omnibus (Silo, #1) by Hugh Howey
**Hugh Howey is a GRA
*** Claiming 1 Big Book Ticket (509 pages)
points this post: 85
Tasks completed: 14
Big Book Tickets: 2
GRA: 11
Total points: 240
15.10 – Celebrate!
Doctor Who The Resurrection Casket by Justin Richards
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!
Option C: Read any book you choose, but it must be at least 400 pages in length.
Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey
561 pages
**James S.A. Corey is a GRA
***Claiming 1 Big Book ticket (561 pages)
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas Films
Option 2A: Read a book with the genre Horror listed on its Goodreads page.
World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks
342 pages
** Max Brooks is a GRA
30.1 - Ms Anderson's Task: Riddle Me This
Rolled 2 & 6
2. More than 50,000 Ratings:
Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
Currently this book has 283,053 ratings
**Tracy Chevalier is a GRA
6. Read a book of your choice
Wool Omnibus (Silo, #1) by Hugh Howey
**Hugh Howey is a GRA
*** Claiming 1 Big Book Ticket (509 pages)
points this post: 85
Tasks completed: 14
Big Book Tickets: 2
GRA: 11
Total points: 240
Elizabeth PTask 10.10 - Tis the Season
Winter Holiday in GR Description
Not Quite Dating
Catherine Bybee is a *Goodreads Author*
Task 20.4 - Ode to Joy
Option 3: 3 E's in tilte/author's name
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
cindEr by marissa mEyEr
Marissa Meyer is a *Goodreads Author*
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 255
Tasks Completed: 17
Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Books: 4
SARAH THE LIBRARIANREPOST
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.
Elizabeth L. Silver is a new to me author.
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.
No change in stats from previous post
Elizabeth PI would like to modify Task 5.6 - In Billiards Room
Book number 1-9 in a series
Emerald Green by Kerstin Gier
Total Points: 255
Tasks Completed: 17
Goodreads Authors: 14
Big Books: 4
Elizabeth PTask 20.8 - Birthdays
Option 4: All words in title start with griffTH joiner
The Holders by Julianna Scott
Julianna Scott is a *Goodreads Author*
Task 30.2 - Absolute Zero
Option 1: Book with Sci-Fi and Fantasy main page genres
Psion Gamma by Jacob Gowans
Jacob Gowans is a *Goodreads Author*
Option 2: Fahrenheit Scale
The Atlantis Gene by A.G. Riddle
*Goodreads Author*
Paperback edition used for page total: The Atlantis Gene has 506 pages
Big Book Ticket
Points this Post: 50
Total Points: 305
Tasks Completed: 19
Goodreads Authors: 17
Big Books: 5
SARAH THE LIBRARIAN5.1 -- In the Kitchen
The Telling Room: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, Revenge, and the World's Greatest Piece of Cheese by Michael Paterniti
5.6 -- In the Billiards Room
The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
Book 2 in the Maze Runner series.
James Dashner is a GRA.
5.7 -- In the Hall
The Troop by Nick Cutter
I read an advance reader's edition.
Nick Cutter is a GRA.
5.9 -- In the Cellar
The Lantern by Deborah Lawrenson
This book takes place in France, the number one wine-consuming country.
I listened to the audio. Here is the version for length: The Lantern
15.6 - Happy Birthday, Jim!
Carnival of Souls by Melissa Marr
"Souls" from the song "Soul Kitchen" (plurals allowed).
I listened to the audio. Here is the version for length: Carnival of Souls
Melissa Marr is a GRA.
20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy
3: The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud
thE scrEaming staircasE
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!
B: Panic by Lauren Oliver
This is one my favorite authors.
I read an advance reader's edition.
Lauren Oliver is a GRA.
20.6 Seasoned Reader - Susan's Task: I Love To Plan
I picked task 10.3. The Waiting is Over from the Fall 2013 challenge and chose a book from the first article.
TransAtlantic by Colum McCann
Colum McCann is a GRA.
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Laurie ME's Task: Is There a Conspiracy To Be Found Here?
2: Sidekicked by John David Anderson
"Science fiction" on main page.
John David Anderson is a GRA.
20.8 - It's My Birthday!: Skandia's Task: Famous December Birthdays!
4: The Haunted by Bentley Little
griffiTHjoyner
I listened to the audio. Here is the version for length: The Haunted
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas Films
3B: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy by Helen Fielding
Book 3 in the Bridget Jones series.
Helen Fielding is a GRA.
25.4 - Donna Jo's Task: Snow Is a Four Letter Word
3: Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
I listened to the audio. Here is the version for length: Lola and the Boy Next Door
Stephanie Perkins is a GRA.
4: The Water Castle by Megan Frazer Blakemore
Set in Maine.
Megan Frazer Blakemore is a GRA.
25.5 - Bluemoon's Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
A: Bright Before Sunrise by Tiffany Schmidt
decoraTionS
C: "The President Has Been Shot!": The Assassination of John F. Kennedy by James L. Swanson
Page count total for both books = 624
25.7 - Janet F's Task: Don't Be Clueless
Clue 1- Who was there?: Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets by Evan Roskos
Evan Roskos is a GRA.
Clue 3- Where did it happen?:The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson
Set on the fictional island of New Britannia.
Brandon Sanderson is a GRA.
25.9 - Alison's Task: All Things New
1: Jinx by Sage Blackwood
Sage Blackwood is a new to me author.
Sage Blackwood is a GRA.
4: Ketchup Clouds by Annabel Pitcher
Annabel Pitcher is a favorite author and this is her newest book.
25.10 - Stacie MI’s Task: Nutcracker Tradition
2: Charm & Strange by Stephanie Kuehn
tchaiKovSky
Stephanie Kuehn is a GRA.
4: Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente
Set in Russia.
I listened to the audio. Here is the version for length: Deathless
Catherynne M. Valente is a GRA.
30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute Zero
A: Champion by Marie Lu
"Science fiction" and "fantasy" on main page.
Marie Lu is a GRA.
B: White Space by Ilsa J. Bick
I used the Fahrenheit scale. There are 560 pages in this book.
With 560 pages, this is a Big Book.
Ilsa J. Bick is a GRA.
30.4 - Dlmrose's Task: Beyond Comparison
A: From Sheila's list, I read Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson.
S.J. Watson is a GRA.
B: From Chaitra, I read Night Film by Marisha Pessl.
With 624 pages, this is a Big Book.
Marisha Pessl is a GRA.
Points this post: 340
Total points: 485
Tasks completed: 28
GRA: 26
Big Books 500+(2), 750+ (), 1000+()
15.8 No Time to Waste - one of 10 shortest on TBR - 130 pgs.Shopgirl by Steve Martin
25.2 Christmas Memories
Opt 2 "King" in title
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa (GR author)- 363 pgs
Opt 4 - food/drink in title
by Diane Mott Davidson (GR author) 337 pgs30.3 Readers also enjoyed - found on 12/28/13
Book 1 - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater (GR author)
Book 2 - The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa (GR author)
30.4 Beyond Comparison
Book A Found on Bluemoon's shelf
The Jefferson Key by Steve Berry
Book B Found on Nicole's shelf
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed (GR author)
30.5 I love my TBR
Opt 3 4.31 rating
City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare (GR author)
BB ticket - 535 pgs
Op4 Added TBR on Nov 10,2013
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher (GR author)
30.7 Swim, Bike, Run - rolled 2,3
Opt 2 -Body of water on cover
by Kimberley Freeman Opt 3 - bicycle on cover (non-motorized form of transportation)
by Jeannette Walls50.1 Variety is the Spice of Life - all approved in help thread
Opt 1A - Romance - main character is spy
The Forbidden Rose by Joanna Bourne (GR author)
Opt 4B - cover is at least 1/2 green
by Maggie Stiefvater (GR author)Opt 6A - main character is geek, nerd or genius
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Total points this post: 210
Total points/challenge: 405
GR authors this post: 9 (Julie Kagawa(2), Maggie Stiefvater(2), Diane Mott Davidson, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Butcher, Cassandra Clare, Joanna Bourne
BB tickets: 1
5.4 -- In the ConservatoryRead a book with plants or plant parts (flowers, fruit, leaves, etc) on the cover.
by Nora Roberts15.1 - The Murder happened in the _____ with a __________.
Book 1 must include the phrase “in the” in the title/subtitle.
A Wind in the Door18130] by Madeleine L'Engle
Book 2 must include the phrase “with a” or "with the" in the title/subtitle.
In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
Points:885/1035
Tasks: 53/59
GR Authors: 28
Big Books:(2)500 pages; (1)750 + page
Stacey
Task 10.1
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
"C" from Cry
"L" from Roll
"U" from Thunder
"E" from Hear
New points: 10
Total points: 505
Task 10.1
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
"C" from Cry
"L" from Roll
"U" from Thunder
"E" from Hear
New points: 10
Total points: 505
DEANA10.9 - White Sale!
Boxers
His teeth are white, also the text
20.6 Seasoned Reader - Susan's Task: I Love To Plan
(Task 20.2 from summer, "family" on the genre list)
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey
I listened to the audio book, here is the paperback to verify length over 250 pages: The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas Films
Option 1B - set in NYC
The Goldfinch (approved in help thread)
I read the kindle edition, here is the paperback edition for length: The Goldfinch At 771 pages, this is worth 2 big book tickets
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THIS POST:
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 2
Points: 50
Totals:
Tasks Completed: 9
Books Read: 9
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 4
Total Points: 155
STEFU15.2 - The Old and the New
Book 1 - The Sandman, Vol. 4: Season of Mists by Neil Gaiman *GRA
Old favorite.
Book 2 - Rot and Ruin by Jonathan Maberry *GRA
New to me.
15.9 - First or Last?
Double Fudge by Judy Blume
This is the last book in her Fudge series.
20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy
Option 3 - The Funhouse by Dean Koontz *GRA
3 "E's" thE funhousE dEan koontz
25.10 - Stacie MI’s Task: Nutcracker Tradition
Option 3 - Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary
Genre Children
Option 4 - Die for Me by Amy Plum *GRA
Setting is 100% France
30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute Zero
Option A - Dust and Decay by Jonathan Maberry *GRA *Big book (519 pages)
Both Fantasy and Science Fiction are listed as genres without nested sub-genres (although nested sub-genres are listed separately).
Option B (K) - Beach Road by James Patterson *GRA
400 pages (two zeros).
Points this post: 105
Total points: 165
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 11
Goodreads authors: 7
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ10.6 - SWLAT
Too Hot to Handle by Robin Kaye
The genre humor on the book’s main GR page shelved by 7 people.
This post: 10 points
Total points to date: 160 points
Tasks completed: 12
** Electing to not track GR authors and Big Books this season **
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ15.6 - Happy Birthday, Jim!
Things We Set on Fire by Deborah Reed
"Fire" from the song "Light My Fire"
This post: 15 points
Total points to date: 175 points
Tasks completed: 13
** Electing to not track GR authors and Big Books this season **
Hana C.
10.10 'Tis The Season
Christmas is mentioned in this book's GR description.
Marry Christmas by Jane Goodger
**Jane Goodger is a GRA
points this post: 10
Tasks completed: 15
Big Book Tickets: 2
GRA: 12
Total points: 250
10.10 'Tis The Season
Christmas is mentioned in this book's GR description.
Marry Christmas by Jane Goodger
**Jane Goodger is a GRA
points this post: 10
Tasks completed: 15
Big Book Tickets: 2
GRA: 12
Total points: 250
Coralie25.4 Snow is a Four Letter Word
Option 3 – Sixth book in Series
The Sword of the Lady
Option 4 – Book set in Alaska
The Yiddish Policemen's Union
25.11 Showtime for Dogs
Option 1 – ‘come’ in title
Come in Spinner
Option 3 – author’s name from list- Max
World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks
This post 50 points
Total to date 770 points
STACIE MITask 5.5 - In the Dining Room
I read a book with "Chopsticks" in the title:
Chopsticks by Jessica Anthony
Points this task: 5
Total points: 815
Tasks completed: 50
Books read: 65
Pages read: 16054
Goodreads authors: 40
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
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15.2 - The Old and the New
Book 1 : Call Me Irresistible
Susan Elizabeth Phillips is an old favourite
Book 2 : Chasing Perfect
My first book by Susan Mallery
15.4 - Whodunit?
Option 1
A : Thankless in Death
Has genre Mystery on its main page
B : Mackenzie's Pleasure by Linda Howard
Linda Howard - Howard Hesseman as The Evangelist/The Chief
15.6 - Happy Birthday, Jim! The Way Back Home
Title of the song : "Back Door Man" . Word used : “Back”
15.7 - Professor Plum? Miss Scarlet? The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran
MeREDith has a red in it
15.9 - First or Last? Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy
It is the first in the series Fast Track
15.10 – Celebrate! The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes
Book of my choice
Points in this post : 90
Total Points Accumulated: 175
Total Goodreads Author: 12