January: Let it Snow! Mini Challenge

[Brian]

Casey wrote: "Casey wrote: "IS WINTER OVER YET? 709 pages"
COMPLETED!!!!"

Yay!!! Congrats Casey - that is quite a long book! I'll update your progress now!

[Brian]

Mave wrote: "1/2
2. Read a book with a predominantly white cover.

The Perfect Christmas, Debbie Macomber, 01/11/14 ***
"

Excellent job, Mave! Halfway there :D

[Brian]

Lynn wrote: "Finished my Whiteout Challenge with a book I picked up on impulse at the library....for the cover :-)



Is this a white cover or what? 3/4 for the challenge."

Lol Lynn that's like the whitest cover I've ever seen. Hahaha, nice job, 3/4 now wow! :D

[Brian]

Amanda wrote: "I've completed my 2nd out of the 4 books. Curtain: Poirot's Last Case by Agatha Christie (written in 1940's although 1st published in 1970's.

Now onto the 3rd book :0)

Amanda P"

Great job Amanda! I love Agatha Christie and Hercule Poirot - I don't think I've ever read that one though nor have I heard of it - I'll need to check it out.

[Brian]

Jessica wrote: "Updating my selections for the challenge:

Add me in for these for a total of 3/4 books in the challenge. Hopefully if time permits I can add one more! I almost have the 1940's book finished. YA..."
Yayayay!! Nice job Jessica - I'll go ahead and add you now for 3/4!

[Brian]

Maiko wrote: "2/4

2. Whiteout. A whiteout is a weather condition where visibility is severely reduced due to snow. Read a book with a predominantly white cover.

"

Amazing Maiko, that was fast! Halfway there, and your goal is now updated :]

[Arianne]

Challenge Accepted :D
I'll aim for Ch#3 and ch#4 :)))

[Brian]

Arra wrote: "Challenge Accepted :D
I'll aim for Ch#3 and ch#4 :)))"

Hurray! Welcome to the group and the challenge, Arra! I'll sign you up for 2 now :]

[✿Claire✿]

I'm not going to get to three, I've taken a lot more overtime on than I planned so I'm going to have to finish with 2/2 :)

[Brian]

January 'Let It Snow!' Mini Challenge Official Tracker

(Duration: Jan 1st, 2014 - Jan 31st, 2014)

Hi guys! I'm re-posting the list of challenge participants here just to keep me focused.

Of course I will continue to update the official list on the first page - it will just be a lot easier for me to copy paste it from here :]

Take a look if you'd like to make sure I have marked your name correctly and your progress so far accurately, and let me know if I messed anything up!

List of Participants :

Allen: 3/3 Completed!
Amanda: 4/4 Completed!
Amanda P: 4/4 Completed!
Anisah: 0/4
Arra: 1/2
Ashley: 0/2
Audrey: 3/3 Completed!
Bobbie: 1/4
Brenda: 4/4 Completed!
Brian: 2/2 Completed!
Brianna: 2/4
Casey: 1/1 Completed!
Claire: 2/2 Completed!
Daisy: 2/2 Completed!
Danielle: 4/4 Completed!
Daphne: 4/4 Completed!
Erika: 4/4 Completed!
Erika K: 0/4
Heather: 0/1
Ian: 3/3 Completed!
Jackie: 0/2
Jaclyn: 3/3 Completed!
Janet: 2/2 Completed!
Jannene: 2/2 Completed!
Jennifer: 4/4 Completed!
Jessica: 4/4 Completed!
Jodi: 3/3 Completed!
Kaitlin: 4/4 Completed!
Kate: 1/2
Kelsi: 4/4 Completed!
KelsiK: 4/4 Completed!
Laura Jane: 0/2
Lilac: 0/4
Lois: 1/3
Lynn: 4/4 Completed!
Maiko: 4/4 Completed!
Martha: 0/4
Maureen: 3/4
Mave: 2/2 Completed!
Megan 3/3 Completed!
Nicole 1/2
Pat: 2/2 Completed!
Sam: 0/4
Sara: 2/4
Sarah: 2/2 Completed!
ScarlettMi: 4/4 Completed!
Sharon: 2/2 Completed!
Sibyl: 2/2 Completed!
SilverRaindrops: 3/3 Completed!
Sinead: 3/3 Completed!
Vanessa: 2/4
Zara: 0/1

Great job so far everyone!!! Many are already so close to finishing their goals.

And special congratulations to Brenda, Amanda, Jaclyn, Allen, Pat, Claire, and Casey for already reaching your goal and finishing the challenge!!! *hands you a mug of hot chocolate* Well done!

Is it snowing right now where anyone lives? After some crazy snow here in New York, it's been unseasonably warm and unfortunately raining a lot :( I complained at the time we had our huge snow storm(s) because my car was literally buried under a mountain of snow again and again and again.

But this rain really makes me miss it and hope we get more snow soon!

[Brian]

✿Claire✿ wrote: "I'm not going to get to three, I've taken a lot more overtime on than I planned so I'm going to have to finish with 2/2 :)"

Okay Claire! I just updated the list, congratulations on completing your goal!! I hope you enjoyed your books, and good luck with the overtime! I've had a CRAZY busy month too and am actually going to drop my goal down to 2 as well.

[✿Claire✿]

Brian wrote: "✿Claire✿ wrote: "I'm not going to get to three, I've taken a lot more overtime on than I planned so I'm going to have to finish with 2/2 :)"

Okay Claire! I just updated the list, congratulations o..."

Thank you :)

[Maiko]

3/4

1. Let it Snow! is a song written in 1945. Read a book written in the 1940s For Whom the Bell Tolls published 1940

[Brian]

Maiko wrote: "3/4

1. Let it Snow! is a song written in 1945. Read a book written in the 1940s For Whom the Bell Tolls published 1940"

Great job Maiko!!! You are flying through this challenge faster than this snow has melted :] Yay almost done!

[Amanda]

Finished!! 4/4!!!

Let it snow - Book from the 40's


I read this a long time ago in French, not understanding much at the time, and wanted to re-read it in English!

[Brian]

Amanda wrote: "Finished!! 4/4!!!

Let it snow - Book from the 40's


I read this a long time ago in French, not understanding much at the time, and wanted to re-read it in En..."

Yay!! Congratulations Amanda on finishing!!

I LOVE LE PETIT PRINCE! It's one of my favorite books and I actually just read the original French version on New Year's Eve. I've decided I'm going to read it once a year from now on (I first read it in a middle school French class).

What I did NOT know for some reason is that it was written in the 40's! Thanks for the tip..totally reading this again before the month ends as I love this story so much. It makes me cry every time haha

[Jodi]

Hi Brian,

I updated message 9 to include:

2. Whiteout. A whiteout is a weather condition where visibility is severely reduced due to snow. Read a book with a predominantly white cover.

I don't know if that is enough white for you. Let me know if you think it shouldn't count and I will change my progress.

[Brian]

Jodi wrote: "Hi Brian,

I updated message 9 to include:

2. Whiteout. A whiteout is a weather condition where visibility is severely reduced due to snow. Read a book with a predominantly white cover. [bookcove..."

Yay! Nice job Jodi! It actually is predominantly white when I click on the link and see the image in a bigger size, so of course I will count it! I'll update your progress now. How was The Cat's Table by the way? Very cool cover, and I don't know if I've heard of it.

[Brian]

4. Is winter over yet? Read a long book (a book with 500 or more pages).



Ethics for the Information Age by Michael J. Quinn
Finished: January 14, 2014

I have finally completed my first book for this challenge - this book has 523 pages so just barely made it yikes. Yayyy! And regarding the book, class requirement. Never would have read it in a million years otherwise. Not badly written though and informative with great examples - just not the most interesting stuff for me personally. So 4 stars I guess for people that just love endless hypotheticals with analyses based on the same.four.ethical.theories.over.and.over.

1/2

[Jodi]

Brian wrote: "Jodi wrote: "Hi Brian,

I updated message 9 to include:

2. Whiteout. A whiteout is a weather condition where visibility is severely reduced due to snow. Read a book with a predominantly white cov..."

When I read other reviews, I am in the minority when I say I thought it was okay. It is a very descriptive book but I felt like not a lot happened in it. I found myself losing interest. It was okay but not great. Most other reviews gave it 5 stars, as they found it very poetic. I prefer stories that have actions that move a story forward.

[Daisy]

3. All snowflakes have six sides. Read Odd Thomas 446 pages.

4. Is winter over yet? Read Inferno by Dan Brown. The e-book version has more than 500 pages.

[Bobbie]

January's Let it Snow! Mini Challenge
January 1 - 31, 2014 Completed: 2/4

I will try for all 4 but will probably only get 2 or 3.

1. Let it Snow! is a song written in 1945. Read a book written in the 1940s.

2. Whiteout. A whiteout is a weather condition where visibility is severely reduced due to snow. Read a book with a predominantly white cover. Fruits Basket, Volume 01 1/16

3. All snowflakes have six sides. Read a book with the number 6 in its page number. (For example, The Golem and the Jinni has 486 pages.)Dark Lover (426 pages) 1/25

4. Is winter over yet? Read a long book (a book with 500 or more pages).

[ScarlettMi]

Brian wrote: "
January 'Let It Snow!' Mini Challenge Official Tracker


(Duration: Jan 1st, 2014 - Jan 31st, 2014)

Hi guys! I'm re-posting the list of challenge participants here just to keep me focused."

I updated my progress in message #37.

Currently at 3.

[Daphne]

Updated Message 11:

4/4 COMPLETED!

1. Let it Snow! is a song written in 1945. Read a book written in the 1940s.
The Pearl Completed 1/16/2014 copyright 1945


Steinbeck = Horrible things happening to good, uneducated people. Always a feel good time...

[Arianne]

Challenge #1: I listed The Return of the Native for this challenge. I purposely borrowed it for this challenge :). Thr story took place between 1940 and 1950.

[Erika]

2/4

2. Whiteout. A whiteout is a weather condition where visibility is severely reduced due to snow. Read a book with a predominantly white cover.

[Lynn]

Just finished The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey by Salman Rushdie. The book had 160 pages (pretty short!) and was interesting.

Challenge complete! 4/4 yay!

[Jodi]

1. Let it Snow! is a song written in 1945. Read a book written in the 1940s.

2. Whiteout. A whiteout is a weather condition where visibility is severely reduced due to snow. Read a book with a predominantly white cover. The Cat's Table


3. All snowflakes have six sides. Read a book with the number 6 in its page number. (For example, The Golem and the Jinni has 486 pages.) We Are Water We are Water has 561 pages.

4. Is winter over yet? Read a long book (a book with 500 or more pages). Xenocide

Completed 3/3

[Ian]

I have finished my second book -

4. is winter over yet? Read a book over 500 pages:
I read .

This means I have reached my goal of 2/2. But I have decided to go for one more. So can you update me for 2/3?

Thanks Brian.

[Daphne]

Congrats Lynn and Jodi!

[Jessica]

Hey Brian,

Just noticed that my total was incorrect. I actually only have 2/4 completed. Not 3. Thanks!

[Brian]

Daisy wrote: "3. All snowflakes have six sides. Read Odd Thomas 446 pages.

4. Is winter over yet? Read Inferno by Dan Brown. The e-book version has more than 500 pages."
Awesome job Daisy! Both really long books and you managed to get two of thee harder ones accomplished!

And with that you have completed your challenge! YAayyy!!

[Brian]

Bobbie wrote: "January's Let it Snow! Mini Challenge
January 1 - 31, 2014 Completed: 1/4

I will try for all 4 but will probably only get 2 or 3.

1. Let it Snow! is a song written in 1945. Read a book writt..."

Okay Bobbie, sounds good! Never too late to join and even 2 would be amazing over halfway through the month. Welcome to the challenge and good luck!

[Brian]

ScarlettMi wrote: "Brian wrote: "
January 'Let It Snow!' Mini Challenge Official Tracker


(Duration: Jan 1st, 2014 - Jan 31st, 2014)

Hi guys! I'm re-posting the list of challenge participants here just to keep me..."

Nice work ScarlettMi! Thanks for letting me know!

[Brian]

Daphne wrote: "Updated Message 11:

4/4 COMPLETED!

1. Let it Snow! is a song written in 1945. Read a book written in the 1940s.
The Pearl Completed 1/16/2014 copyright 1945
..."

Woooo!!! Yeah Daphne!!! You goo!! Congratulations!!! hahahaha and yes, Steinbeck just loves doing that. Of Mice and Men made me so sad :(

[Brian]

Arra wrote: "Challenge #1: I listed The Return of the Native for this challenge. I purposely borrowed it for this challenge :). Thr story took place between 1940 and 1950."

That's awesome Arra!! I'm glad the challenge motivated you to go back and read something from the 1940's that you might not otherwise have read. I hope you enjoyed the book! I'll update your progress :]

[Brian]

Erika wrote: "2/4

2. Whiteout. A whiteout is a weather condition where visibility is severely reduced due to snow. Read a book with a predominantly white cover.

"

Nice job Erika!!! I feel like I would have been so distracted by the daisy in the middle that I would fail to notice how predominantly white the cover is. I'm having so much trouble finding a single book I can read that has a predominantly white cover for this :( anyway, Updated, your'e halfway there!

[Brian]

Lynn wrote: "Just finished The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey by Salman Rushdie. The book had 160 pages (pretty short!) and was interesting.

Challenge complete! 4/4 yay!"

Way to go Lynn!!! Congratzzz!

Salman Rushdie was actually a professor at my university for a time though I never saw him. I'm ashamed to say I have yet to read any of his books, though I have the Satanic Verses right next to me, along with 3 other enormous piles of books on my floor that I'm supposed to read for 2014. My work space has gotten so disorganized and cluttered that I'm tempted to post a picture but am seriously afraid I'll be dubbed a hoarder. agh i'm such a mess.

Anyway congratulations again, I hope you enjoyed all four of your reads!!

[Brian]

Jodi wrote: "1. Let it Snow! is a song written in 1945. Read a book written in the 1940s.

2. Whiteout. A whiteout is a weather condition where visibility is severely reduced due to snow. Read a book with a pr..."

Yayyyy Jodi!!! Brava! That was so fast!! Thank you for joining my first challenge welcome committee buddy :] I hope you had fun!

[Brian]

Ian wrote: "I have finished my second book -

4. is winter over yet? Read a book over 500 pages:
I read .

This means I have reached my goal of 2/2. But I have deci..."

Of course, Ian!! What are you going to read next?? And how did you like that book Red Seas (you said it was a sequel right?)

[Brian]

Jessica wrote: "Hey Brian,

Just noticed that my total was incorrect. I actually only have 2/4 completed. Not 3. Thanks!"

Oh, sorry Jessica! Thanks for letting me know - I'll fix it for you :O

[Maiko]

Fin...

3. All snowflakes have six sides. Read a book with the number 6 in its page number. Faith 640 pages

[Lynn]

Thanks for your encouragement! It was fun to complete my first challenge here. More to come I'm sure :-)

[Brian]

Brianna wrote: "Reached my goal of two but might still get a third in there! I'm working on 1984 so hopefully I'll finish before the end of January. :)

goal:02
completed:02
1. 1984 by George Orwell
2...."

Nice job Brianna!!! Halfway there! :D

[Brian]

Maiko wrote: "Fin...

3. All snowflakes have six sides. Read a book with the number 6 in its page number. Faith 640 pages"

Yayyyy!! Another completion!! I have gotten so many today :D Congratulations, Maiko!! 4/4, well done!

[Ian]

Brian wrote: "Of course, Ian!! What are you going to read next?? And how did you like that book Red Seas (you said it was a sequel right?)"

I am now reading . It was first published in 1947. But as the cover is so white, and the white is snow, I feel I should really count it as the whiteout one! (Plus its part of my randomiser challenge)

Red seas under red skies was amazing! Yeah its the second in a series of 8 I think, but only 3 have been published so far :).

[Jodi]

Thanks Brian, I did enjoy the challenge. I love challenges!

[Brian]

Ian wrote: "Brian wrote: "Of course, Ian!! What are you going to read next?? And how did you like that book Red Seas (you said it was a sequel right?)"

I am now reading . It was f..."

Oh awesome!! I'm glad you enjoyed it. And yeah, that definitely counts as white-out haha, it's predominantly white, and even if it weren't, I'm not going to be the challenge Nazi lol

[Mave]

2/2
3. All snowflakes have six sides. Read a book with the number 6 in its page number.

Mad About the Boy, Helen Fielding, 01/17/14 *** pages 336

[Jannene]

I am choosing not to do the 500+ book. Please remove that from my challenge.