December: Anything Goes Six Degrees of Separation

[Kaitlin]

Got you, Sherry!

[Megan]

Completed #1 (1930's) - Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt. This book was thought-provoking and quite interesting. Whenever I remembered that it was a memoir, I became incredibly sad. I do not know how McCourt survived his childhood, but it is an inspiring story of the tenacity of a child's spirit. Definitely worth reading! 4 stars

5/3

[Kaitlin]

Good job, Megan. I haven't read that one yet, but I plan to.

[Kaitlin]

OK folks - 10 days left in December! Here's where we stand:

PARTICIPANTS
Brian: 2/3
Craig: 1/4
Jaclyn: 4/4 - COMPLETED
Jodi: 1/3
Kaitlin: 5/6
Kme_17: 3/3 - COMPLETED
LynnB: 3/4
Megan: 5/3 - COMPLETED!
Pigletto: 3/6
Sharon 0/3
Sherry: 1/5
Sibyl: 0/4
Talia: 4/6

[Megan]

Just completed #2 (action/adventure) - The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. Deliciously complex and interesting! The movie definitely did not do this book justice. Cannot wait to read the 2nd book. Definitely worth reading! 4.5 stars

6/3

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Completed #5/6:

1. "Anything Goes" is a musical written by Cole Porter - read a book which was adapted into a musical, or a book either set in or written in the 1930's - Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie. A musical adaptation was made of this book.

[Sherry]

Completed 5/5 as of 12/27 1:23pm

2. The song "Anything Goes" can be heard at the start of the movie "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" - read an action or adventure book, or a book about archaeology, or a book by an author with the surname "Jones". Read 12/27/2013 = Running Wild: The Men from Battle Ridge

3. "Indiana Jones" was famously played by Harrison Ford, who also famously played "Han Solo" in the original "Star Wars" movies - read a book from the sci-fi genre, or read a solo book i.e. one which is not part of a series. Read 12/22/2013 = Raising Stony Mayhall


4. The original "Star Wars" was a great trilogy as was "The Lord of the Rings" - read a book from the fantasy genre, or a book which is part of a trilogy, or a book where the authors name contains the letters J.R.R.
Read: 12/9/13 =Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend


5. Lord and Lady are titles traditionally associated with the aristocracy, positions which in olden days would have held a lot of power, influence, wealth and lands - read a book which features the aristocracy, or a book recognised as a classic. Read: 12/23/2013 = Any Duchess Will Do



6. Tradition plays a central part of many festive celebrations, and I have fond memories of Christmas every year, but especially when I was younger - read a childrens or young adult book, or a book featuring Christmas, or a book which has fond memories for you.
Read: 12/19/2013 = The Polar Express

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2. The song "Anything Goes" can be heard at the start of the movie "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" - read an action or adventure book, or a book about archaeology, or a book by an author with the surname "Jones". -- The Book of Lies by Brad Metzler

This is #6/6 for me. Challenge complete!

[SibylM]

Finished with my four:
2. read an action or adventure book, or a book about archaeology, or a book by an author with the surname "Jones".
The Leopard's Tale: Revealing the Mysteries of Catalhoyuk -- good archaeology book about one of the most fascinating ancient cities.

3. read a book from the sci-fi genre, or read a solo book i.e. one which is not part of a series.
Wool Omnibus -- sci fi

5. read a book which features the aristocracy, or a book recognised as a classic.
Wedlock: The True Story of the Disastrous Marriage and Remarkable Divorce of Mary Eleanor Bowes, Countess of Strathmore

6. read a childrens or young adult book, or a book featuring Christmas, or a book which has fond memories for you.
Eleanor & Park
--great young adult book, definitely the best book I read this month.

[Sharon]

THE ANYTHING GOES SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION CHALLENGE
December 1-31, 2013 I'll try for 3 - got 4!

With anything goes as a theme, this was a wide open challenge but try this little tour for some added fun over the festive season. See how easy it is to get from anything goes to Christmas, with a tour of various genres en route :)

3. "Indiana Jones" was famously played by Harrison Ford, who also famously played "Han Solo" in the original "Star Wars" movies - read a book from the sci-fi genre, or read a solo book i.e. one which is not part of a series.

4. The original "Star Wars" was a great trilogy as was "The Lord of the Rings" - read a book from the fantasy genre

5. Lord and Lady are titles traditionally associated with the aristocracy, positions which in olden days would have held a lot of power, influence, wealth and lands - read a book which features the aristocracy, or a book recognised as a classic.

6. Tradition plays a central part of many festive celebrations, and I have fond memories of Christmas every year, but especially when I was younger - read a childrens or young adult book, or a book featuring Christmas, or a book which has fond memories for you.

[Jodi]

Edited message number 10 to include Death Comes to Pemberley for #5 A book that includes the aristocracy

[Sherry]

I finished all my tasks.. updated/edited my earlier comment to show that I completed this challenge

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FINISHED

Read: 6/6

1. "Anything Goes" is a musical written by Cole Porter - read a book written in the 1930's - Three Act Tragedy (1935) 01/12/13

2. The song "Anything Goes" can be heard at the start of the movie "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" - read an action or adventure book - King Solomon's Mines 07/12/13

3. "Indiana Jones" was famously played by Harrison Ford, who also famously played "Han Solo" in the original "Star Wars" movies - read a solo book i.e. one which is not part of a series. - The Perks of Being a Wallflower 15/12/13

4. The original "Star Wars" was a great trilogy as was "The Lord of the Rings" - read a book from the fantasy genre. - The Princess Bride 13/12/13

5. Lord and Lady are titles traditionally associated with the aristocracy, positions which in olden days would have held a lot of power, influence, wealth and lands - read a book recognised as a classic. - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe 28/12/13

6. Tradition plays a central part of many festive celebrations, and I have fond memories of Christmas every year, but especially when I was younger - read a childrens book - Heidi 06/12/13

[LynnB]

Completed the challenge! Seeing as it's late in the month, for #5 I read The Story of the Nutcracker Ballet as it's a classic story.

[Jodi]

1. "Anything Goes" is a musical written by Cole Porter - read a book which was adapted into a musical, or a book either set in or written in the 1930's

2. The song "Anything Goes" can be heard at the start of the movie "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" - read an action or adventure book, or a book about archaeology, or a book by an author with the surname "Jones".

3. "Indiana Jones" was famously played by Harrison Ford, who also famously played "Han Solo" in the original "Star Wars" movies - read a book from the sci-fi genre, or read a solo book i.e. one which is not part of a series. Defending Jacob Defending Jacob is a stand alone "solo" book

4. The original "Star Wars" was a great trilogy as was "The Lord of the Rings" - read a book from the fantasy genre, or a book which is part of a trilogy, or a book where the authors name contains the letters J.R.R.

5. Lord and Lady are titles traditionally associated with the aristocracy, positions which in olden days would have held a lot of power, influence, wealth and lands - read a book which features the aristocracy, or a book recognised as a classic. Death Comes to Pemberley

6. Tradition plays a central part of many festive celebrations, and I have fond memories of Christmas every year, but especially when I was younger - read a childrens or young adult book, or a book featuring Christmas, or a book which has fond memories for you. Christmas at Tiffany's

3/3 Completed

[Brian]

L'ho finito 3/3 message 20 Grazie!