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SPRING CHALLENGE 2014
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30.8 Read 'Em AgainIn Fall 2010 I read the Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett
for this challenge I read The Thin Man
In Fall 2009 I read Dibs in Search of Self by Virginia Axline
for this challenge I read Play Therapy
Totals:
Points this post: 30
Total points: 155
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 10
Goodreads authors this post: 0
Goodreads authors total: 4
Big Books this post:0 (500+)
Big Books total: 1 (500+)
LDB20.8 ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY!
Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth
Option C - Published for the first time in February 1969
Total points: 105
Books read: 6
Pages read: 2,325
Andy P.Task #
25.2 - Elizabeth B's task: 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)
by Helene Tursten This book is set primarily in Sweden and the author is SwedishBook B. By setting -- Book B is set in the same country as Book A.
by Camilla Läckberg This book is also set in Sweden Total page count is 772 p. Golden Calf= 340, Preacher is 432
Points this post: 25
Total points: 590
30.3 - DLMRose's task: Crazy Quilt Option 1: Quilt Blocks
(used pattern School Girls Puzzle)
The Girls by Helen Yglesias
Option 4: Q is for Quilt - Read a book with a Q in the book’s title, subtitle, or author’s name.
(used the word Unique)
The Right Way to Do Wrong: A Unique Selection of Writings by History's Greatest Escape Artist by Harry Houdini
Task total=30
Grand total=460
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15.6 - World Champs
Coming Home by P.D. Martin(Australia)
approved for ebook verification in googledox line 342
Total Points - 830
SheilaRepost
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Tammy AZ's task: Well-Seasoned Books
I chose to read book # 5 on my friend Andrea's tbr
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
The Next Accident: A Novel by Lisa GardnerTotal Points = 850
Sheila20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Pamela Su's task: Fun in a Box!
Option 1. LADY ALICE: (Who)
The Man Who Cast Two Shadows by Carol O'ConnellTotal Points = 870
5.6 Stratego
Lost Boy Lost Girl
Thriller as a genre.
Peter Straub is a Goodreads Author.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 250
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 18
Goodreads authors: 7
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (1); 1000+ (0)
Lost Boy Lost Girl
Thriller as a genre.
Peter Straub is a Goodreads Author.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 250
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 18
Goodreads authors: 7
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (1); 1000+ (0)
Boston Kate5.4 Boggle
Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops
word from Boggle board is "SAY"
10.7 Sugar Shack
The Daring Ladies of Lowell
set in Massachusetts
15.9 Spring Into Action
The Weight of Blood
acquired ARC from NetGalley in October 2013
Points this post: 30
Total points: 55
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 5
Lacy Stewart20.9
Moderator's Pet
Bluemoon's Task: Covers of Spring
Option 2: The Dream Thief
You need to enlarge the picture to see the clouds.Total Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 370
5.6 - StrategoLegion by Brandon Sanderson
Genre Thriller verified in post #98
Brandon Sanderson is a GRA
This is my one <100 page book for a 5 point task.
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter
The Lover's Dictionary by David Levithan
A stand alone book because I am an only child
David Levithan is a GRA
30.5 - Poetry Counts
Book 1: Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
Option One: Title consists of 5 syllables
Brandon Sanderson is a GRA
Words of Radiance is a BB at >1000 pages
Book 2: The Good Luck of Right Now by Matthew Quick
Option 3: Title is more than 14 letters and has a 5 letter word in it
Matthew Quick is a GRA
This Post
Points 55
Tasks 3
GRA 4
Big Books () 500; () 750; (1) 1000+
Total for Challenge
Points 155
Tasks 12
GRA 9
Big Books () 500; () 750; (1) 1000+
oma1229Correction to totals
Total points were added incorrectly. I need to add 25 for Post #1369 and and 20 for post #1371. Began with total for post #1124 which was 330.
330 + 25 + 20 = 375
Total Points: 375/940
Total Tasks: 17/55
Total GR Authors: (10)
Total Big Books: 500+( );759+( )
Oma122920.2 - Rookie at the Top - Pamela Su's task: Fun in a Box!
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.
The Woman Who Died a Lot by Jasper Fforde
Total Points: 395/940
Total Tasks: 18/55
Total GR Authors: (10)
Total Big Books: 500+( );759+( )
Kimber30.7 Back To Australia
Option 1: Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
*Author born and currently residing in Australia as
mentioned in GR author info.
Option 2: Andrew's Key by Amanda Hamm
*pb150pgs
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Hannah Kent is a GRA
Amanda Hamm is a GRA
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This task: 30
# tasks submitted to date: 25
GRA: 20
Total points: 415
10.8 - Join the CrowdJubilee's Journey by ***Goodreads Author Bette Lee Crosby which I found on my "popular with friends list on 2/24/14.
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 150/940
Tasks Completed: 11
Books Read: 13
GoodReads Authors: 8
Big Books: 500+ (3), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
Andy P.Task # 15.1 Nowruz Day
A) Read a book set predominately in one of countries that share this holiday. I chose India
by Tarquin Hall. Takes place primarily in Delhi.C) Haft-Seen Table: The Table of Seven S’s
Read a book with a title that begins with a word* that starts with the letter S.
by John LangePoints this post: 15
Total points: 605
Delicious Dee20.8 - It's My Birthday! - Rhonda's Task: On This Day in History!
The Hero - R, C for Robyn Carr appear in AMERICA
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 595
GR Author: 33
30.3 - DLMRose's task: Crazy QuiltOption 2: From Your Stash - Read one of the 10 books that has been on your TBR pile the longest.
Rapture | J.R. Ward | 480 Pages | ★★★★★ |
Option 3: 3) Fat Quarters - Read any book (whole numbers #1-4) from a series identified as a Quartet on Goodreads or with only 4 published books in the series.
Mystery Man | Kristen Ashley | 528 Pages | ★★★★★ | GR Author and Big Book
Total Tasks Completed: 45/55
Total Points this Task: 30
Total Overall Points: 710
Goodreads Author Points This Task: 1
Goodreads Author Points Total: 40
Big Book Ticket Totals: 500+(6)
20.10 Group ReadsCLASSIC SCI-FI - Brave New World ✔ – 23April14
My contributions to discussion begin with post # 25 in the discussion thread.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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This Post: 20 points
Total points to date: 270 points
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books Read: (1 ) 500 pg / (1 ) 750 pg / ( ) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 3
20.10 - Group ReadsThe Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
Post #21 in discussion
Points this post: 20
Total points: 530
Elizabeth PTask 5.6 - Stratego
Book with Thriller Genre
The Watcher by Jo Robertson
Jo Robertson is a *Goodreads Author*
Task 5.8 - Go Fish!
Fish Name in Title
City of Lost Dreams by Magnus Flyte
Fish: Lost River Sucker
Magnus Flyte is a *Goodreads Author*
Task 10.10 - Take A Chance
Book Randomly Generated from 20 options
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Robin Sloan is a *Goodreads Author*
Task 15.5 - Vincent From Gogh
Author's last name includes a Prefix
The Merchant of Death by D.J. MacHale
Prefix: Mac
Task 15.10 - Goof Off!
Book of Choice
Overseas by Beatriz Williams
Beatriz Williams is a *Goodreads Author*
Points this Post: 50
Total Points: 335
Tasks Completed: 21
Goodreads Authors: 19
Big Books: 6
Total Books: 26
30.4 A springtime stroll through the world of monopoly 
Dani Atkins - option Springtime 2: umbrella on the coverThe Beauty of Humanity Movement Camilla Gibb - option Monopoly 3: book of your choice
Task points 30
Total points 270
Jessica PDX10.4 - A Token Task
The man in the cover's center is wearing a top hat.
by Georgette HeyerPoints This Post: 10
Total Points: 490
20.2 - FUN IN A BOXOPTION 2 - PACK AND STACK -
which has a truck on the cover.TOTAL POINTS - 460
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 13
BIG BOOKS - 2
30.2 - Sassafrass's task: Mouth full of words!Option 2--Amaurosis fugax: For this option, read a book that clearly shows at least one eye (you must be able to see the white of the eye and the iris) on the cover. Required: Include the cover when you post.
1984 by George OrwellOption 3--Palpitations: For this one, read a book with Romance as a genre on the main page. Any sub genre of Romance is fine as long as it has Romance first (i.e. Romance>>Paranormal Romance)
Persuasion by Jane Austen (genre: Romance)30.8 - Delicious Dee's task: Read ‘Em Again
For this task you will read 2 books by 2 different authors, you can only have read ONE previous book by each author.
Spiralby Koji Suzuki --> which is the book #2 in the ring series and the second book i've ever read by Koji Suzuki, the first i read was Ring which i read for the winter 2014 challenge
In a Glass Darkly by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu --> the first book i've read by Le Fanu was Carmilla for the Fall 2013 challengeTotals for challenge:
Points this task: 60
Total points: 940/ 940
Tasks completed: 56
Books read: 69
Goodreads authors: 9
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
WOO-HOO! I can't believe i finally finished one of these!!! YAY!!
Post #1330.4 - Sheila/Kathy G's task: A Springtime Stroll Through the World of Monopoly
1)Springtime Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys RS found in SPRINGTIME
Monopoly
3) FREE PARKING SPACE- Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
Ruta Sepetys is a GR author
50.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Five Crowns
Rolled Heads
The authors of all three books must share either the same first OR last name.
When I go to shelve the books Kara pops up as author
Kara Is the illustrater(s) for all three books below Yoon-Gyeong Kim and Eun-Sook Jeong
YunHee Lee is the author
Angel Diary, Vol. 6 by YunHee Lee
Angel Diary, Vol. 07 by YunHee Lee
Angel Diary, Vol. 08 by YunHee Lee
Points this task:80
Total: 340
GR authors:10
Books read:24
Tasks Done:16
Here I am! Better late than never, I hope :)20.1 Opt. 3 - read a book from a series, no matter how long the series is, as long as it is NOT the first or last currently published book in that series.
The Leopard is #8 in Jo Nesbo's Harry Hole series, of which there are 10
30.2 Opt. 1 read a book that is #16 or higher in a series
Obsession #21 in Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Delaware series
AND
Opt. 2 read a book that clearly shows at least one eye
30.4 Spring Opt. 1 Read a book written by an author whose initials (middle name or initial excluded) can be found in any order in the word SPRINGTIME.
Loose Ends by Terri Reid (a GR author)
Monopoly Opt. 2 Do not pass GO and go the long way--- Read a book that is 500 pages or longer.
1Q84 weighing in at 925 pages, so its also 1 Big Book ticket
30.5 Opt. 1 Read one book in which the entire title consists of either 5 or 7 syllables.
A Hole in Texas 5 syllables
AND
Opt. 3 Read a book with a title consisting of exactly 14 letters, including at least one word that is exactly 5 letters long.
Tidewater Blood
30.7 Opt 2 Read a book between 100 and 200 pages in length
Doppler 144 pages
AND
Opt. 4 Put the author of your first book into the Literature Map. Of the names that pop up, choose an author of the opposite gender from your first author (that’s the “flipped” part) and read a book by him/her.
want to play by P.J. Tracy (I don't know why it comes up like this - its a real book)
Points this post - 140
Total points so far - 140
GR authors - 1
Big Book tickets - 1
5.5 - ScrabbleRead a book whose author's initials appear in the word "Scrabble."
One Hundred Names, Cecilia Ahern
Points this task: 5
Total points: 200
Tasks completed: 16
Task 15.8 Take Your VitaminsRead a book with a word of a single letter in the title or subtitle. - The single letter must be separated by a space(s).
A Primate's Memoir (2001) by Robert M. Sapolsky (Hardcover, 304 pages)
170 + 15 = 185
Tasks Completed: 13
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 170 + 15 = 185
Books read: 17
Pages read: 4,988
Read but not claimed: 6
Goodreads Authors: 04
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
10.6 Spring Showers - book in GLBT genre - approved on Help ThreadAnnie on My Mind by Nancy Garden
10.7 Sugar Shack- Maple sugar state - Ohio - book takes place in Ross County Ohio
A Plain Scandal (Appleseed Creek #2) by Amanda Flower
10.8 Join the Crowd - Popular with my GR friends - listed as of 4/15/14
School's Out—Forever (Maximum Ride #2) by James Patterson
10.9 Colorful Captions - part of title is in white and part is in red
Blood Ties by Kay Hooper
15.7 Mr Monopoly's Mustache - facial hair on cover - long beard on wizard
A Malady Of Magicks by Craig Shaw Gardner1 Goodread author- Amanda Flower
Points this post: 55----------Total: 565/940
Tasks this post: 5------------Total: 38/55
Books read: 5-----------------Total: 43
GR authors: 1-----------------Total:13
Mod
SHELLEY UT5.10 - Poker.
Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones
Darynda Jones is a goodreads author
Points this task: 5
Total points: 170
Tasks completed: 16
Books read: 17
Goodreads authors: 13
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Task 20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Kimber's task: Celebrate the Sibs!Reflected in You by Sylvia Day
Book 2 in Crossfire series; I have two siblings
**Sylvia Day is a Goodreads Author**
Points this post: 20
Total points: 45
Tasks this post: 1
Total Tasks Completed: 3
Total Books Read: 3
Total Pages Read: 963
Total GoodReads Authors: 1
Total Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
15.3-women author
Susan Albert Witting is a goodreads author
Clare Butler5.1. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Total points for this post: 5
Total points so far: 5
Total challenges completed: 1
25.6 All the Colors of the RainbowRed-
by Nick Cutter**GR AUTHOR**Note: this book was genre approved in post #84
Blue-
by Deborah Harkness **GR AUTHOR****BIG BOOK TICKET**
Totals:
Points this post: 25
Total points: 180
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 12
Goodreads authors this post: 2
Goodreads authors total: 6
Big Books this post:1 (500+)
Big Books total: 2 (500+)
Correction for post 1320 -- 10.8 - Join The Crowd
Read a book that's popular with your GRs friends. Click on the tab that says popular books and read a book listed on that page.
Required: Include the date you found the book on the list when you post. April 21, 2014
Tallgrass by Sandra DallasTotals for Challenge
Points this task : 10
Total Points : 600
Tasks Completed : 31
Books Read This Season : 46
Good Reads Authors : 25
Big Books : 500+ (1)
Big Books : 750+ (0)
Big Books : 1000+ (0)
Elizabeth PTask 20.7 - Celebrate the Sibs!
Book is part of a series - same number as number of siblings you have
I have one sister (Kathleen) and one brother (Stephen), putting my siblings total at 2
The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
The Maze Runner Series Book 2
James Dashner is a *Goodreads Author*
Task 30.3 - Crazy Quilt
Option 2 - Ten longest TBR books
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Added November 11, 2011
Option 4 - Q in Title
The Masque of the Black Tulip by Lauren Willig
masQue
Lauren Willig is a *Goodreads Author*
Points this Post: 50
Total Points: 385
Tasks Completed: 23
Goodreads Authors: 21
Big Books: 6
Total Books: 29
JESS PHILLY25.5 - Oma1229/JenneRenee's task: Spring Reading Haiku
I chose Option 2, and read Dark Places, which is listed as thriller on its main page.
I also chose Option 3, and read City of Dark Magic. The word magic appears in the haiku.
Total points this post: 25
Total points: 150
15.8 Take Your VitaminsRead a book with a word of a single letter in the title or subtitle.
V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
Points This Task: 15
Total Points: 120
GoodReads Authors: 10
Big Books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
5.8 - Go Fish! I Was An Alien Cat Toy
From list: Cat Shark
25.4 - Bamaace83's task: Mardi Gras Fun!
Option 2: suit on cover
SRC ebook verification line 323
Option 4: free choice
Grime Doesn’t Pay
SRC ebook verification line 616
Points this post: 5 + 25 = 30
Total Points: 840 + 30 = 875
Big Books: 1
SAM ID20.8 - It's My Birthday
Option A: author's initials must be found in the word America.
The Knights of Derbyshire by Marsha Altman
*AMERICA*
**Marsha Altman is a GoodReads Author, 1 ticket**
Points: 20
Total Points: 395
GoodReads Authors: 16
Big Books: 2
15.7 Mr Monopoly’s Mustache 
by Kresley Cole (Goodreads Author)Book with a mustache or any other form of facial hair on the cover
In this post :
Points : 15
Goodreads Authors : 1
Big Book Tickets : 0
Total:
Total Points: 345
Total Goodreads Authors: 18
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Tasks Completed: 21
Total Books Read: 27
Andy P.Task #
10.5 - America's Most Popular
Read a book that was first published between 1940 and 1960, inclusive
The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom by Slavomir Rawicz
This book was originally published in 1956
Points this post: 10
Total points: 615
STACIE MITask 5.9 - Gin Rummy
I used the drink "Hangman's Blood" and read a book with "Blood" in the title:
Wonder Woman, Vol. 1: Blood by Brian Azzarello
Points this task: 5
Total points: 325
Tasks completed: 25
Books read: 28
Pages read: 6152
Goodreads authors: 13
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
STACIE MITask 10.8 - Join the Crowd
I found the following book on my Popular Books list on March 1, 2014:
The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente
**Catherynne M. Valente is a Goodreads author!!**
Points this task: 10
Total points: 335
Tasks completed: 26
Books read: 29
Pages read: 6399
Goodreads authors: 14
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
STACIE MITask 15.4 - Wheeling and Dealing
I did option 2 and did B and C.
I read a book with "Silver" in the title by an author named John:
Essential Silver Surfer Volume 1 TPB by Stan Lee and John Buscema
Points this task: 15
Total points: 350
Tasks completed: 27
Books read: 30
Pages read: 6927
Goodreads authors: 14
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
STACIE MITask 25.6 - All the Colors of the Rainbow*
I did Red and Blue.
For Red, I read a book shelved as Mystery, with red blood on the cover:
Revival, Vol. 2: Live Like You Mean It by Tim Seeley
For Blue, I read a book shelved as Fantasy with a blue background and a blue bubble on the cover:
The Unwritten: Tommy Taylor and the Ship That Sank Twice by Mike Carey
**Mike Carey is a Goodreads author!!**
Points this task: 25
Total points: 375
Tasks completed: 28
Books read: 32
Pages read: 7215
Goodreads authors: 15
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
15.1 Nowruz DayI read two books for Option A:
The Ministry of Guidance Invites You to Not Stay: An American Family in Iran by Hooman Majd, set in Iran
An American Bride in Kabul by Phyllis Chesler, set in Afghanistan
**Phyllis Chesler is a Goodreads author.**
Points this post: 15
Total points: 545
GR authors: 27
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(view spoiler)[25.4 - Bamaace83's task: Mardi Gras Fun!
Help Thread
Growing up in the South, Mardi Gras was always a fun and exciting time. Our church always had a Mardi Gras party where we could wear beads and masks and have tons of awesome food. Due to my work schedule, this will be the first year since turning 21 that I can't go and I'm pretty bummed about it, but I know my friends and family will have a great time.
In honor of Mardi Gras, pick 2 of the following options and read one book for each.
Option 1: Green, purple, and gold are traditional Mardi Gras colors. Read a book with at least 50% of the cover either green, purple, or gold/yellow. Required: Include the cover in your post.
Option 2: Mardi Gras parties usually consist of masks and costumes. Read a book with either a mask, ball gown, or suit on the cover. Required: Include the cover in your post. (hide spoiler)]
Option 1: Night Broken by Patricia Briggs - ***** - 3/28/2014 - Green Cover
Option 2: Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor - ***** - 4/21/2013 - 418 Pages - Mask on the Cover
Totals for challenge:
Points this task: 25
Total points: 235 / 940
Tasks completed: 18
Books read: 20
Goodreads authors: 10
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)