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message 1001: by Cindie (new)

Cindie | 1836 comments 5.3 Candyland

I read Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things. The subtitle includes the word "and"

Points: 105


message 1002: by Nick (new)

Nick (doily) | 3392 comments Nick KY

10.10 Take a Chance.
I read A New Life of Anton Chekhov by Ronald Francis Hingley. (My random number was 9, and this was ninth on a list of tbr non-fiction books.)

20.7 Kimber’s Sibs. I have 1 sibling. I read Death By Sheer Torture, # 1 in the Perry Trethowan series by Robert Barnard.


Points This Post: 30
Total Points So Far: 395
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(2)


message 1003: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F

Task 30.4 A Springtime Stroll Through the World of Monopoly

Springtime Option 3: Flowers on Cover The Postmistress by Sarah Blake by Sarah Blakewho is a GOODREADS AUTHOR!!

Monopoly Option 3: Free Parking (book of Choice)
A Rip in the Veil (The Graham Saga #1) by Anna Belfrage by Anna Belfragewho is a GOODREADS AUTHOR!!!

Points this post:30
Total points:140
Books read:10
Tasks completed:8
Goodreads Authors:5
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 1004: by [deleted user] (new)

Hana C.

10.9 - Colorful Captions

Read a book where individual words or letters in the title are at least 2 different colors on the cover.

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

The Fault in Our Stars (Movie Tie-in) by John Green

**John Green is a GRA

points this post: 10

Tasks Completed: 17
GRAs: 10
Big Book Tickets: 2
Total Points: 270


message 1005: by Rudy (new)

Rudy Hurley | 111 comments Rudy

20.10 Group Reads
Classic Sci Fi-Brave New WorldbyAldous Huxleypost 22 in the group discussion

Points this post: 20
Total points: 80
Tasks: 5
Books: 5


message 1006: by Kristi (new)

Kristi (kristilarson) | 548 comments Kristi CO

20.1 Chug-a Chug-a...Chug-a Chug-a...Choo-Choo
Option 2: Nebraska
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

Rainbow Rowell is a Goodreads author

20.3 Monopoly Money, Spring, and the SRC
Pink: flowers on cover
The People in the Trees by Hanya Yanagihara by Hanya Yanagihara

30.4 A Springtime Stroll Through the World of Monopoly

Springtime Option 1: initials in sPringtiMe
Up Jumps the Devil by Michael Poore

Monopoly Option 3: free parking
How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia by Mohsin Hamid

Points this post: 70
Total points: 70
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0


message 1007: by Kristi (new)

Kristi (kristilarson) | 548 comments Kristi CO

15.9 Spring Into Action
Rustication by Charles Palliser, added Nov 22, 2013

Points this post: 15
Total points: 85
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 5
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0


message 1008: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 10.7 - Sugar Shack

I read a book that takes place in New York:

My Secret War: The World War II Diary of Madeline Beck, Long Island, New York 1941 by Mary Pope Osborne

Points this task: 10
Total points: 225
Tasks completed: 19
Books read: 20
Pages read: 4279
Goodreads authors: 8
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1009: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 30.3 - Crazy Quilt

I did options 2 and 4.

For option 2, the read the book that's been on my TBR's list the 5th longest (does that make sense?), since way back in 2010:

The Time It Snowed in Puerto Rico by Sarah McCoy

**Sarah McCoy is a Goodreads author!!**

For option 4, I read a book with a Q in the title:

Queen of the Dead by Stacey Kade

**Stacey Kade is a Goodreads author!!**

Points this task: 30
Total points: 255
Tasks completed: 20
Books read: 22
Pages read: 4769
Goodreads authors: 10
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1010: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2629 comments 30.6 - Sandy/Kristi's task: Oh, the Places You'll Go


A. Multiple Choice by Claire Cook

**Claire Cook is a Goodreads author.**

B. It Happened at the Fair by Deeanne Gist set in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

**Deeanne Gist is a Goodreads author.

Points this post: 30
Total points: 315
GR authors: 12


message 1011: by Wanda (new)

Wanda (wanda71) | 1770 comments Oma1229

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Kimber's task: Celebrate the Sibs!

To celebrate the sibs, read a series book that is the same number in the series as the number of siblings you have in your family of origin (or the family you claim right now).

I have 2 siblings so I read the second in a series

Shadow Spell by Nora Roberts

Total Points: 300/940
Total Tasks: 14/55
Total GR Authors: (8)
Total Big Books: 500+( );759+( )



message 1012: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 10.3 - Do Not Collect $200

Read a book with a page count that does NOT include the numbers 2 OR zero.
Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan by Nancy Horan
This book has 496 pages in its hardcover iteration.

Points this post: 10
Total points: 410


message 1013: by Alison (new)

Alison | 185 comments ALISON



15.2 Spring Babies

Spring birthday (BJ Rose): March by Geraldine Brooks

Fall birthday (Aleksandra): The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards

=15 points


15.4 Wheeling and Dealing

Option 1C (name is Elizabeth): Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Option 1C (name is John): Rabbit, Run by John Updike

=15 points





Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 560/940
Goodreads Author Tickets: 0 (9 total)
Big Book Tickets: 0 (7 total)
Tasks Posted: 38/55


message 1014: by ❀Tea❀ (new)

❀Tea❀ (ttea) | 268 comments Tea


10.9 - Colorful Captions

If It Drives by L.A. Witt by L.A. Witt & Aleksandr Voinov

*** L.A. Witt is GR author***


Points This Post: 10
Total points: 260
Tasks Completed: 12
Total Books Read: 18
Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Books: 500 (/), 750 (/), 1000 (/)


message 1015: by Alison (new)

Alison | 185 comments ALISON



15.5 Vincent From Gogh

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

=15 points


15.7 Mr Monopoly’s Mustache

Limitless Devotions for a Ridiculously Good Life by Nick Vujicic by Nick Vujicic

=15 points





Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 590/940
Goodreads Author Tickets: 0 (9 total)
Big Book Tickets: 0 (7 total)
Tasks Posted: 40/55


message 1016: by Liora (new)

Liora (chinquapin) | 0 comments Liora


20.3 Monopoly, Money, Spring and the SRC
$10 Yellow - Aunt Dimity Detective (An Aunt Dimity Mystery, #7) by Nancy Atherton by Nancy Atherton (there is a straw hat with a purple ribbon on it on the patio)

30.3 Crazy Quilt

3) Fat Quarters
Inferno (Robert Langdon, #4) by Dan Brown by Dan Brown (#4 in the Robert Langdon series of which there are exactly four book)
5) Seminole Patchwork
The Dark Wind by Tony Hillerman by Tony Hillerman (#36 on the Native American Fiction list)

30.6 Oh, the Places You'll Go

Book A - A Superior Death (Anna Pigeon, #2) by Nevada Barr by Nevada Barr
Book B - Cat on a Blue Monday (Midnight Louie, #3) by Carole Nelson Douglas by Carole Nelson Douglas (takes place entirely in Las Vegas, Nevada)
Carole Nelson Douglas is a GR Author

Points This Post: 80
Total Points: 270
Goodreads Authors: 10


message 1017: by Kirsty (new)

Kirsty | 85 comments Task 20.1 - Most Improved Player - Shelby's task: Chug-a Chug-a...Chug-a Chug-a...Choo-Choo

Option 3: Book is number 2 in 'The Midwife Trilogy'

Shadows of the Workhouse by Jennifer Worth

Points this post: 20
Total points: 20
Tasks this post: 1
Total Tasks Completed: 1
Total Books Read: 1
Total Pages Read: 293
Total GoodReads Authors: 0
Total Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ ()


message 1018: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

15.9 Spring Into Action
Winter at Mustang Ridge - Jesse Hayworth (GR Author) - added to my shelves Jan 25, 2014

Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 420
GR Author: 23


message 1019: by Brian (new)

Brian | 153 comments BRIAN

20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Bluemoon's task: Covers of Spring
Option 2 - clouds on the cover
The Hour of Peril The Secret Plot to Murder Lincoln Before the Civil War by Daniel Stashower by Daniel Stashower

Points this post: 20
Total points: 185
Books read: 11
Goodreads authors: 2
Big Books: 2-0-0 (2)


message 1020: by Alison (new)

Alison | 185 comments ALISON



20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's task: Monopoly Money, Spring, and the SRC

Pink: The Color Purple by Alice Walker by Alice Walker

=20 points






Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 610/940
Goodreads Author Tickets: 0 (9 total)
Big Book Tickets: 0 (7 total)
Tasks Posted: 41/55


message 1021: by Kim (new)

Kim (goodreadscomkimber) | 708 comments Kimber

10.6 Spring Showers
The Warrior's Path by Catherine M. Wilson

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30.6 Oh, The Places You'll Go
Book A: Definitely, Maybe in Love by Ophelia London
Book B: The Fall by Annelie Wendeberg
(set in London)

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Catherine M. Wilson is a GRA
Ophelia London is a GRA
Annelie Wendeberg is a GRA
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Above tasks: 40 points
# tasks submitted to date: 16
GRA: 13
New Total Points: 250


message 1022: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

20.6 - Tammy AZ's Task - Well-Seasoned Books

I picked this from my friend Linda's to-read shelf.

The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton by Kate Morton

Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 445


message 1023: by Deedee (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 15.6 - World Champs
Read a book set in one of these locations: California, US; Ohio, US; Ireland, Singapore, Italy, Australia, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Japan (2x), Spain, or Norway.

Norway

Hunger (1890) by Knut Hamsun; translated by Robert Bly (Paperback, 232 pages)


100 + 15 = 115

Tasks Completed: 09
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 100 + 15 = 115
Books read: 11
Pages read: 2,976

Read but not claimed: 6
Goodreads Authors: 01

Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+


message 1024: by Bekka (new)

Bekka (froydis) | 492 comments BEKKA - 5.4- Boggle.

For this task, I read “ Rose and the Lost Princess by Holly Webb ” by Holly Webb, since you can find the word ROSE on the Boggle board.

Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 5
Total Points Earned to Date: 215
Pages Read this Challenge: 240
Total Pages Read to Date: 5556
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 18
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Book Tickets: 500( 1 ), 750(), 1000()


message 1025: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1160 comments Elizabeth B

5.7 - Bridge
A Loving Scoundrel (Malory-Anderson Family, #7) by Johanna Lindsey

5.10 - Poker
The Pyramid: And Four Other Kurt Wallander Mysteries (four in the title)

15.4 - Wheeling and Dealing
Opt 1: B: Kitty and the Silver Bullet (silver in the title)
C: Coming Home by M.J. O'Shea (author named J)

15.6 - World Champs
Feral Sins (set in California, US)

20.3 - Chris MD's task: Monopoly Money, Spring, and the SRC
$5 – Pink: flower on the cover The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert

Points this post:60
Total: 310+60=370


message 1026: by Poongothai (new)

Poongothai (poongsa) | 83 comments 10.9 - Colorful Captions
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell by Rainbow Rowell (Goodreads Author)

Read a book where individual words or letters in the title are at least 2 different colors on the cover



In this post :
Points : 10
Goodreads Authors : 1
Big Book Tickets : 0

Total:
Total Points: 265
Total Tasks Completed: 17
Total Books Read: 22
Total Goodreads Authors: 14



message 1027: by Eepa *mm loving bookworm* (last edited Apr 11, 2014 04:22AM) (new)

Eepa *mm loving bookworm* (eepa) | 187 comments Eepa

20.7 Celebrate the Sibs!

Read a series book that is the same number in the series as the number of siblings you have in your family of origin.

Relentless by Bailey Bradford

I have 2 siblings.


20.8 On This Day in History!

Option A. Read a book by an author whose initials (first and last - middle initials should be ignored), can be found in any order in AMERICA or whose initials are M.W

Starlight from Pact Arcanum Boxed set 2 by Arshad Ahsanuddin

Paperback version, Starlight has 308 pages.

Arshad Ahsanuddin is a GR author.



20.9 Covers of Spring

1. MARCH - Read a book with a lion or a lamb on the cover.

Kuningastie (Vuorileijonan varjo #2) by Taru Väyrynen , Kuningastie by Taru Väyrynen and Tarmo Väyrynen



25.2 Nordic Noir

Book A: Read a book set primarily (at least 50%) in a Nordic country or written by a Nordic author (by birth or by residence).

Kuuman Tuulen Aika by Taru Väyrynen and Tarmo Väyrynen

Both live in Finland.


Book B: Read a book that is connected to Book A in one of the following ways:
1. By author’s name -- The first or last name of the author of Book B is the same as the author of Book A. (Variations in spelling of the same name are allowed.) Both books may be by the same author as well.

Jääsilmä by Taru Väyrynen and Tarmo Väyrynen

Both books are by the same authors.



Points in this post: 85
Total points: 210
GR authors: 11


message 1028: by Pamela Su (new)

Pamela Su (thebluebaroness) | 247 comments 5.6 - Stratego

Claimings, Tails, and Other Alien Artifacts by Lyn Gala has "Military" as an embedded genre on the main page.

[Ebook verified at line 319 (Spreadsheet)]

5.9 - Gin Rummy

The Dark Angels: With Wings by Z. Allora has DARK in the title for Dark & Stormy (rum cocktail) from the list.

10.2 - Do Not Pass Go

Private Eye by S.E. Culpepper does not have G or O in the title and author's name.

15.7 Mr Monopoly’s Mustache

The Backup Boyfriend: The Boyfriend Chronicles - Book 1 by River Jaymes has a male with stubble on the cover.

The Backup Boyfriend The Boyfriend Chronicles - Book 1 by River Jaymes

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Tammy AZ's task: Well-Seasoned Books

Catch Me If You Can by L.B. Gregg is one of Leigh's ten oldest TBR books (added March 18, 2012) as at March 19, 2014.

*** Lyn Gala is a Goodreads Author ***
*** Z. Allora is a Goodreads Author ***
*** S.E. Culpepper is a Goodreads Author ***
*** River Jaymes is a Goodreads Author ***
*** L.B. Gregg is a Goodreads Author ***

Points this Post: 55
Goodreads Author(s): 4

TOTAL
Total Points to Date: 335
Total Tasks Completed: 18
Total Goodreads Authors: 21


message 1029: by mstan (new)

mstan | 868 comments 15.8 - Take Your Vitamins

Leading in a Culture of Change

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Kimber's task: Celebrate the Sibs!

I have two siblings, so I read A Shilling for Candles

Total points claimed: 360 (35 in this post)
Goodreads authors: 9 (0 in this post)


message 1030: by Nancy (new)

Nancy (nancyland) | 9 comments 10.10 - Take a Chance
Friends with Boys by Faith Erin Hicks
Selected at random off a list of want to reads

Faith Erin Hicks is a GRA

20.08 - On this day in History
Sybil: The Classic True Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Personalities by Flora Rheta Shreiber
Option 2: Mental Health as a genre

This Post
Points 30
Tasks 2
GRA 1

Total for Challenge
Points 100
GRA 5
Tasks 9
Big Books () 500; () 750; () 1000+


message 1031: by Shelley (new)

Shelley | 176 comments SHELLEY UT

5.4- Boggle.

The Black Ice by Michael Connelly

ice is on the boggle board

Michael Connelly is a goodreads author

Points this task: 5
Total points: 5
Tasks completed: 1
Books read: 1
Goodreads authors: 1
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1032: by Lindy-Lane (new)

Lindy-Lane (moonbacklit) | 567 comments Lindy-Lane

task 10.9 colorful captions!

*2 different colors in the title on the cover:


Hare Today, Dead Tomorrow (Reigning Cats & Dogs Mystery, #4) by Cynthia Baxter Hare Today, Dead Tomorrow by Cynthia Baxter


Points this post: 10
Total points: 165
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+(0) 750+(0) 1000+(0)

Tasks Completed: 12


message 1033: by Susan A (new)

Susan A | 1663 comments 20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's task: Monopoly Money, Spring, and the SRC

Option: $10 – Yellow – Read a book where the cover shows a type of hat.

Roughstock Blind Ride - Season One (Roughstock, #1) by B.A. Tortuga



20.8 - It's My Birthday! - Rhonda's Task: On This Day in History!

Option 1: Author initials in AMeRica

Falling by M.L. Rhodes



Points this post: 20 + 20 = 40
Total Points: 615 + 40 = 655
Big Books: 1


message 1034: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 178 comments 15.9 Spring Into Action
(view spoiler)

Dog Handling by Clare Naylor - **** - 4/9/2014 - Added on 2/14/2014

Totals for challenge:
Points this task: 15
Total points: 150 / 940
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 12
Goodreads authors: 7
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

Dog Handling by Clare Naylor


message 1035: by Ann A (last edited Apr 11, 2014 09:44AM) (new)

Ann A (readerann) | 1091 comments 5.3 - Candyland

...And Now Miguel

10.3 - Do Not Collect $200

Roller Skates (186 pages)

15.3 - You Go Girl!
Option 2:

Invincible Louisa: The Story of the Author of Little Women by Cornelia Meigs

20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's task: Monopoly Money, Spring, and the SRC
$5 - Pink (flower):

The Postmistress by Sarah Blake

***Sarah Blake is a Goodreads Author

Points this post: 50

Total challenge points: 190
Total tasks completed: 13
Total number Big Books: 500(1) 750(0) 1000(0)
Total Goodreads authors: 3



message 1036: by Kim (new)

Kim (goodreadscomkimber) | 708 comments Kimber

15.8 Take Your Vitamins
12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup

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30.5 Poetry Counts
Option 1:Then Like The Blind Man: Orbie's Story by Freddie Owens
(5 syllables)

Option 2: Confessions of a Wild Child: Lucky-The Early Years by Jackie Collins
(wild and child rhyme)

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Freddie Owens is a GRA
Jackie Collins is a GRA
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Above tasks: 45 points
# tasks submitted to date: 18
GRA: 15
New Total Points: 295


message 1037: by Connie (new)

Connie  G (connie_g) | 358 comments 15.3 You Go Girl!

Option B: This book has a woman's name, Glory, in the title, and a female author.

Morning Glory by Sarah Jio

Sarah Jio is a Goodreads author.

15.8 Take Your Vitamins

This book has the single letter "A" in the title.

A Parchment of Leaves by Silas House

Points this post: 30
Total points: 145
Tasks: 8
Books: 9
Goodreads authors: 3


message 1038: by Alyssa (new)

Alyssa | 72 comments 15.3 You go girl!

Option 2- One book with a woman's name in the title AND written by a woman

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

Totals:
Points this post: 15
Total points: 125
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 8
Goodreads authors this post: 0
Goodreads authors total: 4
Big Books this post:0 (500+)
Big Books total: 1 (500+)


message 1039: by Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Dlmrose | 18433 comments Mod
Dlmrose

10.10 - Take a Chance
I got a 17- must have been an unlucky number, I disliked

Lethal People by John Locke

15.2 Spring Babies

Book A Sheila: The Stranger You Seek by Amanda Kyle Williams

Book B Pigletto: The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

30.4 - Sheila/Kathy G's task: A Springtime Stroll Through the World of Monopoly

Springtime 2- umbrella on cover
Snow Hunters by Paul Yoon Snow Hunters by Paul Yoon

Monopoly 1- train tracks on cover
Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum

total = 685


message 1040: by Shelley (new)

Shelley | 176 comments SHELLEY UT

5.6 - Stratego.

Catch Me by Lisa Gardner

genre is thriller

Lisa Gardner is a goodreads author


Points this task: 5
Total points: 10
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
Goodreads authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1041: by SamZ (new)

SamZ (samwisezbrown) SAM ID
30.1 - Eat, Sleep, Swim, Repeat

Option 2: a book with a bare male chest on the cover
Hannah's Heart by Jillian Hart by Jillian Hart

Option 4: a book of your choice
Rescued from Ruin by Georgie Lee

**Both Jillian Hart and Georgie Lee are GoodReads Authors, 2 GR tickets**

Total this post: 30
Total Points: 310
GoodReads Authors: 10
Big Books: 1


message 1042: by [deleted user] (new)

5.3 Candyland

The Handmaid's Tale

Margaret Atwood is a Goodreads Author

Points this post: 5
Total points: 220
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 15
Goodreads authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (1); 1000+ (0)


message 1043: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4447 comments Task # 30.1 Susan A’s Task – Eat, Sleep, Swim, Repeat
.

Option 2 – Breaststroke (woman showing cleavage)
Skinny Dip ✔ – 19March14
(Approved at message # 54 in the help thread)


Option 5 – Individual Medley (“IM” in title)
Jimmy The Kid ✔ – 09Apr14


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This Post: 30 points
Total points to date: 180 points
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books Read: ( ) 500 pg / (1 ) 750 pg / ( ) 1000 pg
Big Book TICKETS: 2


message 1044: by Shelley (new)

Shelley | 176 comments SHELLEY UT

5.9 - Gin Rummy

C is for Corpse by Sue Grafton

cocktail is corpse reviver #2


Points this task: 5
Total points: 15
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 3
Goodreads authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1045: by Sue (new)

Sue (suetinge) | 1578 comments 20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Kimber - Celebrate the Sibs!

read a series book that is the same number in the series as the number of siblings you have in your family of origin - I have 1 sibling

Divergent by Goodreads Author Veronica Roth

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 140/940
Tasks Completed: 10
Books Read: 12
GoodReads Authors: 7
Big Books: 500+ (3), 750+ (), 1000+ ()


message 1046: by Apoorv (new)

Apoorv  Moghe (goodreadscomapoorv) | 52 comments APOORV
Spring 2014 Challenge : Tasks Completed
(as on 4/11/2014)
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20.2 : Rookie at the Top - Pamela Su's task: Fun in a Box!

Option 1 : LADY ALICE - Read a book that contains one of the following words in the title/subtitle: Intrigue, Flair, Bluff, Mischief, Baker, Street, Sherlock, Kidnap, Who, What, When, Where.

Book Read : When You Ride Alone You Ride With Bin Laden: What the Government Should Be Telling Us to Help Fight the War on Terrorism by Bill Maher (4/1/2014)
Requirement : The word used is When

When You Ride Alone You Ride With Bin Laden What the Government Should Be Telling Us to Help Fight the War on Terrorism by Bill Maher Approval Link
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20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Bluemoon's task: Covers of Spring

Option 2 : APRIL SHOWERS - Read a book that has clouds on the cover.

Book Read : A Separate Peace by John Knowles (3/31/2014)
Requirement : Clouds on the cover

A Separate Peace by John Knowles Approval Link
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25.1 - Andy P's task: The 50 States of Monopoly

Option A : Read a book by an author whose initials match the abbreviations of the state.

Book Read : The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom (4/8/2014)
Requirement : State used - Massachusetts (MA) - Mitch Albom

**** GoodReads Author ****

The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom Approval Link
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Option B : Read a book whose title / subtitle includes words from the nickname of state chosen above.

Book Read : The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism by Naoki Higashida (4/4/2014)
Requirement : Nickname - Old Colony State - Massachusetts (MA)

The Reason I Jump The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism by Naoki Higashida Approval Link
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30.3 - DLMRose's task: Crazy Quilt

Option 4 : Q IS FOR QUILT - Read a book with a Q in the book’s title, subtitle, or author’s name.

Book Read : Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain (4/11/2014)
Requirement : Q in the Title - Quiet

**** GoodReads Author ****

Quiet The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
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Option 5 : SEMINOLE PATCHWORK - Read a book from one of these lists : Native American Fiction

Book Read : The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (3/24/2014)
Requirement : List Chosen - Native American Fiction, Book Position - # 1

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
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Summary

Total Points Earned : 95
Total Books Read : 6
Total Tasks Completed : 4
GoodReads Authors : 2


message 1047: by Apoorv (new)

Apoorv  Moghe (goodreadscomapoorv) | 52 comments APOORV
Spring 2014 Challenge : Tasks Completed
(as on 4/11/2014)
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30.4 - Sheila/Kathy G's task: A Springtime Stroll Through the World of Monopoly

✔ SPRINGTIME : Option 2 : Read a book with rain or an umbrella on the cover.

Book Read : Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford (3/27/2014)
Requirement : Umbrella on the cover

**** GoodReads Author ****

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
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✔ MONOPOLY : Option 1 : Read a book with a train or train tracks on the cover

Book Read : Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (3/22/2014)
Requirement : Train on the Cover

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
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30.5 - Ty's task: Poetry Counts

Option 1 : HAIKUS - Read one book in which the entire title consists of either 5 or 7 syllables.

Book Read : The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (3/12/2014)
Requirement : Syllable Counter - 5 Syllables

**** GoodReads Author ****

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Approval Link
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Option 4 : Read a book with a title and/or subtitle consisting of the same word repeated at least twice.

Book Read : Loves Music, Loves to Dance by Mary Higgins Clark (3/19/2014)
Requirement : Words Repeated in Title - Loves Music, Loves to Dance

Loves Music, Loves to Dance by Mary Higgins Clark Approval Link
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30.7 - Nick KY’s task: Back to Australia

Option 2 : SHRIMP ON THE BARBIE - Read a book between 100 and 200 pages in length.

Book Read : Netsuke by Rikki Ducornet (3/2/2014)
Requirement : Page Length - 128

Netsuke by Rikki Ducornet
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Option 4 : FLIPPED MAP Read a book by author of the opposite gender from your first author (using Literature Map)

Book Read : Why Do Men Have Nipples?: Hundreds of Questions You'd Only Ask a Doctor After Your Third Martini by Mark Leyner (3/5/2014)
Requirement : Literature Map - Rikki Ducornet

Why Do Men Have Nipples? Hundreds of Questions You'd Only Ask a Doctor After Your Third Martini by Mark Leyner
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Summary

Points (THIS Post) : 90

Total Points Earned : 185
Total Books Read : 12
Total Tasks Completed : 7
GoodReads Authors : 4


message 1048: by Deedee (last edited Apr 11, 2014 04:53PM) (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 15.1 Nowruz Day

A) Read a book set predominately in one of countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.

Iraq

Sweet Dates in Basra: A Novel (2010) by Jessica Jiji (Paperback, 368 pages)


B) Read a book with any of the words "new", "day", "light", "year", or "spring" found intact in a word in the title or subtitle.

"day" is intact in “days”

The Last Days of California (2014) by Mary Miller (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 233 pages)

**** Goodreads Author ****Mary Miller


115 + 15 = 130

Tasks Completed: 10
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 115 + 15 = 130
Books read: 13
Pages read: 3,577

Read but not claimed: 5
Goodreads Authors: 02

Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+


message 1049: by Abigail (last edited Apr 11, 2014 06:41PM) (new)

Abigail | 315 comments Abigail

NOTE: I posted 20.5 before, but I forgot to claim my Big Book Ticket. Nothing else about this task has changed.
Task 20.5: Big Books Are Best
Read: Love, Rosie by Cecelia Ahern
512 pages**

**This counts for a Big Book Ticket.

Task 30.1: Eat, Sleep, Swim, Repeat
Option 1: Backstroke
Read: My One and Only by Kristan Higgins by Kristan Higgins**
Option 4: Freestyle
Read: Three Sisters (Blackberry Island, #2) by Susan Mallery by Susan Mallery**

**Kristian Higgins is a GR author.
**Susan Mallery is a GR author.

Points this task: 30

Total points: 370 / 940
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 24
Goodreads authors: 14
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1050: by Rora (new)

Rora 15.2 Spring Babies

Summers at Castle Auburn by Sharon Shinn
Spring birthday, Rachel Lee, 4 stars

The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Fall birthday, Pigletto, 4 stars

Points this post: 15
Total points: 525


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