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SPRING CHALLENGE 2014
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Completed Tasks (Do Not Delete Posts)
5.1 - So Many Games.A Deadly Game
10.4 - A Token Task
token: horse and rider
SRC ebook verification line 467
25.2 - Elizabeth B's task: Nordic Noir
Book A: Snow Angels by James Thompson
264 pages (I read hardcover version)
Book B: The Hardest Thing: A Dan Stagg Mystery by James Lear
288 pages
Book B connected to Book A through option 1 author first name
Total pages = 288 + 264 = 552 pages
Points this post: 5 + 10 + 25 = 40
Total Points: 220 + 40 = 260
Big Books: 1
5.5 - Scrabble. – author’s initials appear in the word "Scrabble." Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots: Gardening Together with Children by Sharon Lovejoy (SL)
Points This Post: 5
Points Total: 70
GR Author: 3
20.1 - Most Improved PlayerOption 4: read any book by an author whose first name starts with a letter found in LOCOMOTIVE and whose last name begins with a letter found in CABOOSE.
Have a Little Faith: a True Story by Mitch Albom
LOCOMOTIVE CABOOSE
Mitch Albom
Task total=20
Grand total=205
Jayme VA5.7 - Bridge
The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller
20.10 - Group Reads
Dune by Frank Herbert Big Book: 604 pages
Here's my post in the group thread (#10).
30.2 - Sassafrass's task: Mouth full of words!
Option 2--Amaurosis fugax:
by Lissa Price, goodreads authorOption 3--Palpitations: Labor Day by Joyce Maynard (goodreads author) is shelved as romance by 53 people.
Points this post: 55
Total points: 175
GR Authors: 6
Big Books: 500+(2),750+(0),1000+(0)
LDB20.5 BIG BOOKS ARE BEST
House of Leaves by Mark Danielowski
709 pages
Total Points: 35
Books read: 2
Pages read: 1087
Jessica PDX30.2 - Sassafrass's Task - Mouth Full of Words
Option 1 - #16 in series
by Agatha ChristieOption 2 - eye on cover
by Walter MosleyPoints This Post: 30
Total Points: 315
Pat 5.4- Boggle
Using this Boggle board, read a book the title/subtitle of which includes a word of at least 3 letters that can be made from the board.
GRACE
L D g Y K
I r H R E
O a Y O O
S e c A R
E M I A S
Ordinary Grace by William Kent KruegerTotals for Challenge
Points this task : 5
Total Points : 255
Tasks Completed : 14
Books Read This Season : 19
Good Reads Authors : 7
Big Books : 500+ (1)
Big Books : 750+ (0)
Big Books : 1000+ (0)
15.6 - World ChampsThis book is set in the UK which is one of the Monopoly world champions home locations:
Sidney Chambers and The Perils of the Night by James Runcie
30.4 - A Springtime Stroll through the World of Monopoly
Springtime
1. The author's initials are found in SPringtime:
The Country House Servant by Pamela A. Sambrook
Monopoly
2. This book has more than 500 pages:
The Mitfords: Letters Between Six Sisters edited by Charlotte Mosley
**Big Book x 2, 830 pages**
Total points 45
Oma122925.3 - Jessica PDX’s task: The Long and the Short of It
Option 3-Long and Short Book
Book A-Dark Witch by Nora Roberts-342 pages
Book B-The Golden Cuckoo by Elizabeth Jasper-102 Pages
Claiming Elizabeth Jasper as GR author
Total Points: 200/940
Total Tasks: 10/55
Total GR Authors: (6)
Total Big Books: 500+( );759+( )
Andy P.Task # 30.5 - Ty's task: Poetry Counts
Option 1 5 syllable title
by Archer MayorPa ra dise Ci ty
Option 3 14 letter title with one 5 letter word
by Michael ConnellyGuilt is the 5 letter word, 14 letter total
Points this post: 30
Total points 275
15.5 Vincent From GoghRead a book by an author whose surname (last name) includes a prefix: Al, bin, D', Da, De, Del, De la, Della, Den, Des, Di, Du, El, Fitz, L', ibn, La, Las, Le, Les, Lo, Los, M', Mac, Mc, Ni, O', Saint, St., Ste., Te, Ten, Ter, Van, Van der, Vander, Von.
The Birds by Rebecca du Maurier (Du)15.7 Mr Monopoly’s Mustache
Read a book with a mustache or any other form of facial hair on the cover.
Required: Include the cover
The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli15.8 Take Your Vitamins
Getting enough vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D? Read a book with a word of a single letter in the title or subtitle. - The single letter must be separated by a space(s). Initials with periods or punctuation are ok.
I Robot by Isaac Asimov20.1 - Most Improved Player - Shelby's task: Chug-a Chug-a...Chug-a Chug-a...Choo-Choo
Option 4: Since a locomotive is in the front, and a caboose brings up the rear, read any book by an author whose first name starts with a letter found in LOCOMOTIVE and whose last name begins with a letter found in CABOOSE.
The Imago Sequence and Other Stories by Laird Barron (First name: L, Last: B)20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's task: Monopoly Money, Spring, and the SRC
$10 – Yellow – Read a book where the cover shows a type of hat. Required: Include the cover when you post.
The Magician by W.Somerset MaughamTotals for challenge:
Points this task: 85
Total points: 430/ 940
Tasks completed: 36
Books read: 35
Goodreads authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
5.1 - So Many Games. words in its title/subtitle - game, dice, token, card, or board
Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 95/940
Tasks Completed: 8
Books Read: 9
GoodReads Authors: 4
Big Books: 500+ (3), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
Elizabeth P10.7 - Sugar Shack
Book set in Canada
Must Love Otters by Eliza Gordon
This book is primarily set in British Columbia, Canada
Eliza Gordon is a *Goodreads Author*
10.8 - Join the Crowd
Book found by going to friends, popular books
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
I found this book under that tab on March 13.
Scott Lynch is a *Goodreads Author*
Big Books Link: The Lies of Locke Lamora
Good for 1 Big Books Ticket
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 85
Total Tasks: 5
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books: 2
Books Read: 6
30.1 – Susan A’s Task: Eat, Sleep, Swim, Repeat1. BACKSTROKE:
The Elephant of Surprise by Brent Hartinger5. Individual Medley / IM IMmoralist
The Immoralist by André Gide
+30 Points
Grand Total: 270
10.8 - Join the CrowdFound book on 3/8/14
The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Bluemoon's task: Covers of Spring
2. APRIL SHOWERS
by John GreenGOODREADS AUTHOR
25.1 - Andy P's task: The 50 States of Monopoly
Book 1.
Edge of Dawn by Lara Adrian
LA - Louisiana - The Sugar State
Book 2.
Sugar Daddy by Rie Warren
*approved for length #1269
GOODREADS AUTHORS x 2
30.1 - Susan A’s Task: Eat, Sleep, Swim, Repeat
2. BREASTSTROKE:
by Kristen ProbyCover approved in help thread
6. USA Swimming:Fastball by V.K. Sykes
Sports is listed as genre and the male main character is a baseball player and the female main character is a sports writer.
*Approved for length #498
GOODREADS AUTHOR x 1 - Kristen Proby
Points this post: 85
Total points: 200
Books read: 13
Tasks completed: 10
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(0)
15.5 Vincent from GoghReconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight
20.5 Big Books are Best
The Devil's Punchbowl by Greg Iles which has 736 pages
20.5 Well Seasoned Books
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah. This was one of my friend Janet's 10 oldest TBR. https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
*Kimberly McCreight is a GR author*
*Kristin Hannah is a GR author*
*BB- The Devil's Punchbowl is a Big Book with 736 pages*
Post Total: 55
Grand Total: 55
Please ignore post 579 - I came home from work today and hit the back button on my computer and it reposted my entry from yesterday (#551). Weird.
10.3 Do Not Collect $200Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill. This book is 176 pages.
Post Total: 10
Grand Total: 65
Kimber10.4 A Token Task
(purse on cover)
by Holly Patrone---------
20.7 Celebrate The Sibs!
(only child = standalone)
The Orchardist: A Novel by Amanda Coplin
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Holly Patrone is a GRA
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Above tasks: 30 points
# tasks submitted to date: 10
GRA: 6
Total Points: 150
AbigailTask 20.4: My Bye Bye Birdie Birthday
Option 2: Popular Satire Books
Read: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray
This book appears on the first page of the Popular Satire Books list.
**Libba Bray is a GR author.
Points this task: 20
Total points: 235 / 940
Tasks completed: 11
Books read: 13
Goodreads authors: 7
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Sheila5.4- Boggle.
Close Case by Alafair BurkeCase
5.10 - Poker.
Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones10.7 - Sugar Shack
Among the Departed by Vicki Delany(Canada) - I listened to the audiobook but the description is better here https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9... The whole series takes place in Canada
10.8 - Join the Crowd
Show No Fear by Perri O'ShaughnessyI found this book on the list on 2/16/14
20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's task: Monopoly Money, Spring, and the SRC
$10 – Yellow
Death of Riley by Rhys BowenTotal Points = 510
Lindy-Lanetask 20.8 on this day in history!
*opt A: read a book whose authors' initials can be found in AMERICA:
The Newcomer by Robyn Carr
Points this post: 20
Total points: 130
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+(0) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 9
5.3 - Candyland(view spoiler)
Troubles and Treats by Tara Sivec - **** - 3/12/2014 - 230 Pages
Totals for challenge:
Points this task: 5
Total points: 25 / 940
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 3
Goodreads authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
10.6 - Spring Showers(view spoiler)
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg - ***** - 3/17/2014 - 416 Pages
Totals for challenge:
Points this task: 10
Total points: 35 / 940
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 4
Goodreads authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Kathy G.15.1- Nowruz Day
Option B- "Light" in the title
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
Link to Paperback:
The Light Between Oceans
*** Claiming Goodreads Author- M. L. Stedman***
Total Points- 15
Total Tasks- 1
Goodreads Authors- 1
Big Books- 0
Pat 30.4 - A Springtime Stroll Through the World of Monopoly
Pick 1 Book from the Springtime options and 1 Book from the Monopoly options.
SPRINGTIME
Option 2 - Read a book with rain or an umbrella on the cover.
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford*****GoodReads Author*****MONOPOLY
Option 1 - Take a ride on the Reading Railroad and read a book with a train or train tracks on the cover.
4:50 from Paddington by Agatha ChristieTotals for Challenge
Points this task : 30
Total Points : 285
Tasks Completed : 15
Books Read This Season : 21
Good Reads Authors : 8
Big Books : 500+ (1)
Big Books : 750+ (0)
Big Books : 1000+ (0)
15.2- Spring Babies(view spoiler)
Book A- Amanda B -
Allegiant by Veronica Roth - ***** - 3/18/2014 - 526 Pages
Book B- Amanda Pearl -
Legend by Marie Lu - **** - 3/13/2014 - 305 Pages
Totals for challenge:
Points this task: 15
Total points: 50 / 940
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 6
Goodreads authors: 4
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Mod
10.2 - Do Not Pass Go
Annie Dunne by Sebastian Barry
15.9 Spring Into Action
added 2/1/14
Bitter Water by Gordon Ferris
20.10 - Group Reads
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
post 11
total = 325
Delicious Dee20.10 Group Read
Gothic - The Thirteenth Tale - comments 10 and 12 in the thread are mine
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 185
GR Author: 10
Andy P.Task # 5.4- Boggle.
L D G Y M
IR H R E
OA Y O O
E M I A S
Hard as Nails: A Joe Kurtz Novel by Dan Simmons
Word chosen is HARD
Points this post: 5
Total points: 280
SandiCompleted Tasks
30.3 - DLMRose's task: Crazy Quilt
Book #1 - Using Option 1 - Quilt Block Pattern using is 'Swamp Angel'
Her Dark Angel
Available in ebook format only. Approved for ebook length at post #3017 -- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
TICKET CLAIM: Her Dark Angel is by Felicity E. Heaton who is a Goodreads Author
Book #2 - Using Option #4 -- Title has a 'Q' in it (Quest)
Sora's Quest
TICKET CLAIM: Sora's Quest is by T.L. Shreffler who is a Goodreads Author
*** Summary ***
Previous Points Earned: 300
Points Earned this Post: 30
Total Points to Date: 330
Big Book Tickets to Date: 2
Goodreads Authors to Date: 12
Nick KY10.3 Do not Collect 200. I read Whispers of the Dead by Peter Tremayne. At 384 pages, there is no 2 or 0 in the page number total.
30.7 Back to Australia
Opt 3. Environment as genre: I read Silent Spring by Rachel Carson.
Opt 4. Flipped Map: I put Rachel Carson into the Literature Map and came up with Nathaniel Philbrick. I read Why Read Moby-Dick?
Points This Post: 40
Total Points So far: 250
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(1)
Barbara AllenTask #20.2... Fun in a box...
I chose Opt 1 Where is the word inthe title
Where Are The Children?
Points this post 20
Total Points 220
GRA this post 0
Total GRA 1
Big books this post 0
Total Big books 2
30.6 Oh the Places You'll Go!Book A Ana Imagined by Perrin Ireland
Book B In the Woods by Tana French is set in Dublin, Ireland.
Total points: 40
Janice CA15.5 Vincent From Gogh
Author's name begins with a prefix.
prefix: Mc
The Kindness of Strangers: Penniless Across America by Mike McIntyre
***Mike McIntyre is a Goodreads author***
+15
total: 60
tasks: 4
books: 4
GR authors: 1
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Shelby's task: Chug-a Chug-a...Chug-a Chug-a...Choo-ChooOption 3 - book from a series as long as it is NOT the first or last currently published book in that series
Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis
Jill Shalvis is a Goodreads author.
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Tammy AZ's task: Well-Seasoned Books
Knots and Crosses by Ian Rankin – From GR friend Mel W’s list: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Points This Post: 40
Points Total: 110
GR Author: 4
20.9 Moderator’s Pet – Covers of Spring.
Option 2 – clouds on cover -
✔ – 25March14*** Brenna Yovanoff is a Goodreads Author ***
* * * * * * *
This Post: 20 points
Total points to date: 80 points
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books Read: ( ) 500 pg / ( ) 750 pg / ( ) 1000 pg
Big Book TICKETS: 0
Post #715.10 Goof Off!
Spellbound by Sylvia Day
Sylvia Day is a GR author
Points this task:15
Total: 155
GR authors:6
Books read:10
Tasks Done:8
Jessica PDX20.2 - Pamela Su's Task - Fun in a Box!
Option 1 - "Who" in title
by G.K. ChestertonPoints This Post: 20
Total Points: 335
Hana C.
15.10 Goof Off!
Read a book of your choice that meets SRC requirements.
Doctor Who: The Ripper by Tony Lee
points this post: 15
Tasks Completed: 7
GRAs: 5
Big Book Tickets: 1
Total Points: 135
15.10 Goof Off!
Read a book of your choice that meets SRC requirements.
Doctor Who: The Ripper by Tony Lee
points this post: 15
Tasks Completed: 7
GRAs: 5
Big Book Tickets: 1
Total Points: 135
MELANIE CTASK NAME: 15.8 Take Your Vitamins
Moriarty Returns a Letter
Qualifier: "a"
Points this task: 15
Points Total: 80
Tasks Completed: 7
GR Author: 1
Big Books: 0
15.10 Goof Off!Read a book of your choice
Jagged | Kristen Ashley | 400 Pages | ★★★★ | GR Author
Total Tasks Completed: 25/55
Total Points this Task: 15
Total Overall Points: 365
Goodreads Author Points This Task: 1
Goodreads Author Points Total: 21
Big Book Ticket Totals: 500+(3)
15.3 - You Go Girl!Option 2: The Inn at Rose Harbor by Debbie Macomber
The names Rose (from the title) and Debbie (the author's name) are both identified as feminine on Behind the Name
20.3- Best Review - Chris MD's task: Monopoly Money, Spring, and the SRC
$10 – Yellow - Easter Bonnets:
by H.G. Wellshas a hat on the cover
20.8 - It's My Birthday! - Rhonda's Task: On This Day in History!
Option A - Say This, Not That: A Foolproof Guide to Effective Interpersonal Communication by Carl Alasko
Author initials, CA, found in AMERICA; at 240 pages, this book fits the 225 page limitation
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Bluemoon's task: Covers of Spring
3. ....MAY FLOWERS -
One Reckless Summer by Toni BlakeThere's a green rowboat in the middle of the lake - there are also clouds on the cover so it could fit option 2 as well.
Points this post: 75
Season Total: 145
BEKKA - 30.3 - DLMRose's task: Crazy Quilt1. For this task, I read “
” by Alex Marwood, since it has a word from a popular quilt pattern in the title (The School Girls Puzzle). 2. For this task, I read “
” by Marissa Meyer, since its one of the 10 books thats been on my TBR pile for the longest time. Also, Marissa Meyer is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for that. Also, “Cress” is a Big Book, at 550 pages.
Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 30
Total Points Earned to Date: 135
Pages Read this Challenge: 925
Total Pages Read to Date: 3809
Books Read this Challenge: 2
Total Books Read: 12
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets: 500( 1 ), 750(), 1000()
5.6 - StrategoA book with genre War on its main page: A Star for Mrs. Blake by April Smith
**April Smith is a Goodreads author.**
Points this post: 5
Total points: 155
GR authors: 4
15.10 Goof Off!
Read a book of your choice that meets SRC requirements.
The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line by Rob Thomas
Spring 2014 Totals:
Points: 15
Tasks: 1
Books Read: 1
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 0
Read a book of your choice that meets SRC requirements.
The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line by Rob Thomas Spring 2014 Totals:
Points: 15
Tasks: 1
Books Read: 1
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 0
15.9 Spring Into ActionThe Shadow Throne by Jennifer A. Nielsen March 26 (added December 21, 2013)
Jennifer Nielsen is a Goodreads Author
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 140
Total Tasks Completed: 9
Total Books Read: 9
Total Goodreads Authors: 5
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Shelby's task: Chug-a Chug-a...Chug-a Chug-a...Choo-ChooOption 4:
Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
Author's initials "T" from locomotive and "C" from caboose.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 285
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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5.4 Boggle
Read a book the title/subtitle of which includes a word of at least 3 letters that can be made from the board.
The Rebuilding Year by Kaje Harper
Word used: Year
Kaje Harper is GR author.
10.3 Do Not Collect $200
Read a book with a page count that does NOT include the numbers 2 OR zero.
Undertow by Andrea Speed
Paperback version has 344 pages.
Andrea Speed is GR author.
10.7 Sugar Shack
Read a book set primarily (at least 50%) in one or more of the largest producers of the sweet stuff.
Billy's Bones by Jamie Fessenden
Story takes place in New Hampshire.
Jamie Fessenden is GR author.
Points in this post: 25
Total points: 25
GR authors: 3