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SPRING CHALLENGE 2014
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20.5 - BIG BOOKS ARE BESTThe Queen's Lady by Barbara Kyle which is 530 pages.
The Queen's Lady is a Big Book.
Barbara Kyle is a Goodreads Author.
TOTAL POINTS - 20
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 1
BIG BOOKS - 1
Task 5.5 - Scrabble. Read a book whose author's initials appear in the word "Scrabble."
S c r abble
The Jaguar Smile: A Nicaraguan Journey (1987) by Salman Rushdie (Paperback, 160 pages)
00 + 05 = 05
Tasks Completed: 01
Points for this post: 05
Points thus far: 00 + 05 = 05
Books read: 01
Pages read: 160
Read but not claimed: 1
Goodreads Authors: 00
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Suzanne10.3- Do Not Collect $200
Read a book with a page count that does NOT include the numbers 2 OR zero.
No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean - ***** - 3/4/2014 - 384 Pages
Totals for challenge:
Points this task: 10
Total points: 10 / 940
Tasks completed: 1
Books read: 1
Goodreads authors: 1
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Shawn H.20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Kimber's task: Celebrate the Sibs!
***I'm an only child - so I read a stand alone book***
Code Name: Johnny Walker: The Extraordinary Story of the Iraqi Who Risked Everything to Fight with the U.S. Navy SEALs by Johnny Walker
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 20
GR Authors: 0
Big Ticket Books: 0
20.1. Most Improved Player--Shelby's Task:1. 309 pages
30.1 - Eat, Sleep, Swim, RepeatOption 2 - Breaststroke
I read Ildfuglen by Hedda H. Robertsen. The cover looks like this
(woman showing a lot of clevage) and was approved in post #40 in the help thread.Option 4 - Freestyle
I read Iron House by John Hart, which is a book of my choice. A very good one, by the way!
Books Read: 2
Tasks Completed: 1
Pages Read: 562
Total Points: 30
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Bluemoon's task: Covers of Spring The Fault in Our Starsby John GreenJohn Green is a good reads author so claiming a ticket
Total Points Earned: 40/940
Total Pages Read: 890/24198
Total Books Read: 3/73
Good Read Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
5.4- BoggleUsing 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.
REQUIRED: State the word that you are using.
The Sea by John Banville (word: SEA)15.9 Spring Into Action
Don't delay! Read a book that you added to your To Read shelf or acquired between September 1, 2013 and February 14, 2014
The Tempest by William ShakespeareTotals for challenge:
Points this task: 20
Total points: 115/ 940
Tasks completed: 11
Books read: 12
Goodreads authors: 1
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Andy P.Task # 20.5 - Bigger is Better - Mary Beth's task: Big Books are Best!
To Hear A Nightingale by Charlotte Bingham book has 736 pages
Claiming a big book ticket for this book
Points this post: 20
Total points: 55
Coralie15.2 Go
Book set in Korea
Please Look After Mother
10.9 Colourful Captions
2 colours in title on cover
15.9 Spring Into Action
Book added to my To Read shelf between September 1, 2013 and February 14, 2014
Against Nature added September 5, 2013
This post 30 points
Total to date 30 points
Lindsay T5.5 - Scrabble.
Read a book whose author's initials appear in the word "Scrabble." Only first and last initials need be used - you can disregard middle initials. Letters may only be used as many times as they appear in the word, so the only letter that can be used twice is "b."
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Totals:
Points this task: 5
Total points: 15
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
Goodreads authors: 1
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Barbara AllenTask 10.10 Take a chance
Concealed in Death By J.D. Robb Number 8 on my list
Points this task 10
Total Points 40
GRA this task 0
Total GRA 1
Big Books This task 0
Total Big book tickets 0
JOLIE 20.1 - Most Improved Player - Shelby's task: Chug-a Chug-a...Chug-a Chug-a...Choo-Choo
I chose option 4, an author whose first name initial is found in “locomotive” and last name found in “caboose.” Truman Capote's initials fit this requirement. I read his book Breakfast at Tiffany's
Points this post: 20
Total points: 40
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
Goodreads authors this post: 0
Goodreads authors total: 0
Big Books this post: 0
Big Books total: 1 500+
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Kimber's task: Celebrate the Sibs!I claim 2 siblings
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn March 7
Julia Quinn is a Goodreads Author
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 50
Total Tasks Completed: 3
Total Books Read: 3
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Oma122920.1 - Most Improved Player - Shelby's task: Chug-a Chug-a...Chug-a Chug-a...Choo-Choo
Option 3 In honor of all those middle cars 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 Confessor by Daniel Silva
This book is #3 in the Gabriel Allon Series
Total Points: 60/940
Total Tasks: 3/55
Total GR Authors: (2)
Total Big Books: 500+( );759+( )
Josalyn10.3 a book without the numbers 2 or 0 in page count
Odd Apocalypse by Dean Koontz
464 pages
40 points total
STACIE MITask 5.5 - Scrabble
I read:
AAAA!: A FoxTrot Assortment for Non-Adults by Bill Amend
BA is found in scrABble
Points this task: 5
Total points: 5
Tasks completed: 1
Books read: 1
Pages read: 224
Goodreads authors: 0
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
STACIE MITask 10.1 - Go To Jail
I read:
Holes by Louis Sachar
The main characters are imprisoned at a work camp. This book was approved in the task help thread.
Points this task: 10
Total points: 15
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
Pages read: 457
Goodreads authors: 0
Big books: 500+ (0); 500+ (0); 1000+ (0)
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Pamela Su's task: Fun in a Box! Option 1
Baker in the Title
Always the Baker, Never the Bride | Sandra D. Bricker | 288 Pages | ★★★★
Total Tasks Completed: 8
Total Points this Task: 20
Total Overall Points: 90
Goodreads Author Points This Task: 0
Goodreads Author Points Total: 3
Big Book Ticket Totals: 500+(0)
MELANIE C5.1 - So Many Games
Jane Austen, Game Theorist
Word: GAME
Points This Post: 5
Points Total: 5
Tasks Completed: 1
GR Author: 0
Big Books: 0
30.8-Read'em AgainBook 1-I read Too Close To Home by Linwood Barclay.
I read Never Look Away for the Spring 2012 Challenge.
Book 2- I read Faith by Jennifer Haigh.
I read The Condition for the Fall 2009 Challenge.
Jennifer Haigh is a GoodReads Author.
Task Points: 30
Total Points: 30
Good Read Authors: 1
Tasks Completed: 1
SAM ID15.6 - World Champs
Book set in the home location of a Monopoly World Champ.
Waking Up Pregnant by Mira Lyn Kelly
*Book takes place mostly in Los Angeles, California*
**Mira Lyn Kelly is a GR Author**
Points: 15
Total Points: 30/940
GRA: 2
BB: 0
10.7 - Sugar ShackHelp Thread
Early spring is prime maple sugaring season. Read a book set primarily (at least 50%) in one or more of the largest producers of the sweet stuff: Canada, Vermont, New York, Maine, Wisconsin, Ohio, New Hampshire, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, or Connecticut.
3/3/14Set in Michigan
Points for this Task: 10
Total Points: 10
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Goodreads Authors:
Big Books:
10.7 - Sugar ShackHelp Thread
Early spring is prime maple sugaring season. Read a book set primarily (at least 50%) in one or more of the largest producers of the sweet stuff: Canada, Vermont, New York, Maine, Wisconsin, Ohio, New Hampshire, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, or Connecticut.
3/3/14Set in Michigan
Points for this Task: 10
Total Points: 10
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books:
REPOST30.8 - Read 'Em Again Chasing Adonis - Gina Ardito approved @ 3243 (Winter Challenge 2012-2013 I read Mistletoe and Magic - Gina Ardito) and Fall For You - Cecilia Gray (Spring Challenge 2013 I read Falling - Cecilia Gray)
Cecilia Gray & Gina Ardito are Goodreads Authors so claiming GR Author tickets
Total Points Earned: 40/940
Total Books Read: 3
Goodread Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 500, 750, 1000
5.10 - Poker.Eight Cousins
10.1 - Go to Jail.
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
10.4 - A Token Task.
- guitar on cover approved in task help threadTotal points claimed: 35 (25 in this post)
Goodreads authors: 2
Jayme VA5.3 - Candyland.
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker Goodreads author.
5.7 - Bridge.
by Lauren Graham20.5 - Bigger is Better - Mary Beth's task: Big Books are Best!
The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan is 587 pages. Big Book and Goodreads Author.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 30
GR Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(1),750+(0),1000+(0)
Stacey
20.1: Chug-a Chug-a...Chug-a Chug-a...Choo-Choo
Option 3
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
(Book 2 of a 5-book series)
New points: 20
Total points: 50
20.1: Chug-a Chug-a...Chug-a Chug-a...Choo-Choo
Option 3
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
(Book 2 of a 5-book series)
New points: 20
Total points: 50
Mai5.5 - Scrabble.
Author's initials appear in the word "Scrabble"
One Click: Jeff Bezos and the Rise of Amazon.com by Richard L. Brandt
Total Points: 5
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
GR Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
5.9 - GIN RUMMYRead a book with a word from this list of cocktails in its title/subtitle.
The Dog Stars REQUIRED - State the name of the cocktail. Salty Dog (made with Gin)
Totals for Challenge :
Points this task : 5
Total Points : 5
Tasks Completed : 1
Books Read This Season : 4
Good Reads Authors : 0
Big Books : 500+ (0)
Big Books : 750+ (0)
Big Books : 1000+ (0)
Barbara AllenTask # 25.2
Nordic Noir...Book A... Read a book that that takes place in a Nordic country Or by a nordic author
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo By Stieg Larsson
total pps of both books is
Claiming a Big book ticket 644pgs
Book B The Girl Who Played with Fire byStieg Larsson
Claiming a big book Ticket 503 pgs
is connected to book A by (1) The author's name, (2) The setting and (3) by a word in the title.
Total pps for this task is 1147
Points this task 25
Total points 65
GRA This Post 0
Total GRA 1
Big Book Tickets this post 2
Total Big Book tickets 2
ALICIA T15.9 Spring Into Action!
I read In Service to the Mouse: My Unexpected Journey to Becoming Disneyland's First President by Jack Lindquist. I added this book to my TBR page in December of 2013.
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 15
5.4 - BoggleWord is "say":
Weird Things Customers Say in Bookstores
30.5 - Ty's Task: Poetry Counts
Option 1 - 5 syllables in title, subtitle not included:
Talk of the Devil: Encounters with Seven Dictators
Option 3 - 14-letter title, including one 5-letter word (using a name was approved in the Task Help Thread):
Defending Jacob
*** William Landay is a Goodreads author
Points this post: 35
GR authors this post: 1
Total challenge points: 35
Total tasks completed: 2
Total number Big Books: 500(0) 750(0) 1000(0)
Total Goodreads authors: 1
20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's task: Monopoly Money, Spring, and the SRC$10 – Yellow, with a hat on the cover: Back In The Garden With Dulcy by Dulcy Mahar
This book has both flowers and a hat on the cover, but I like the hat, so I'm going with that.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 50
BEKKA - 10.4 - A Token TaskFor this task, I read “
” by Pierdomenico Baccalario, since it features a boy in a top hat on the cover. Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 10
Total Points Earned to Date: 10
Pages Read this Challenge: 250
Total Pages Read to Date: 250
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 1
Goodreads Authors:
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
10.3 - Do Not Collect $200Read a book with a page count that does NOT include the numbers 2 OR zero.
The Wedding, Julie Garwood pages 384
Points this task: 10
Total points: 20
Tasks completed: 2
20.7 - CELEBRATE THE SIBS!I have 1 sister.
Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts which is the first in the Gallegher's of Ardmore series.
TOTAL POINTS - 40
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 1
BIG BOOKS - 1
5.3 - Candyland.Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Tammy AZ's task: Well-Seasoned Books
Chosen from Camille's TBR and, sure enough, it has now moved to her currently reading shelf:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
+20 Points
Points this Post: 25
Grand Total: 35
Jessica PDX5.9 - Gin Rummy
The drink is Pink Lady
by Raymond Chandler20.7 - Kimber's Task - Celebrate the Sibs!
I have one sibling.
by Carol O'ConnellPoints This Post: 25
Total Points: 105
Josalyn20.1 option 3 - a book in the middle of a series
The Exiled Queen by Cinda Williams Chima
book 2 of 3
60 points total
SandiCompleted Tasks
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Pamela Su's task: Fun in a Box!
#1 LADY ALICE Option -- word 'What' found in title
What It Is
TICKET CLAIM - Sarah Burleton is a Goodreads Author
EDITED TO ADD
***Note*** Skip this Task -- post is incomplete due to missing cover image and has been reposted at #147 below. . .
30.1 - Susan A’s Task: Eat, Sleep, Swim, Repeat
Book #1 - Option 2 - Breastroke
Baptism by Fire
Available in ebook format only. Verified for length at post #3240 -- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
TICKET CLAIM - Keira Ramsay is a Goodreads Author
Book #2 - Option 5 - Individual Medley - 'IM' appears consecutively in title
The Glimpse
*** Summary ***
Previous Points Earned: 65
Points Earned this Post: 50
Total Points to Date: 115
Big Book Tickets to Date: 2
Goodreads Authors to Date: 4
15.6 - World ChampsRead a book set in one of the winner’s home locations: California, US; Ohio, US; Ireland, Singapore, Italy, Australia, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Japan (2x), Spain, or Norway.
Required: Identify the location
A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen (set: Norway)20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Pamela Su's task: Fun in a Box!
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.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Love by Raymond Carver (word: What)20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Bluemoon's task: Covers of Spring
2. APRIL SHOWERS.... Hopefully this year the showers are rain and not snow. For this option read a book that has clouds on the cover.
Winter by John MarsdenTotals for challenge:
Points this task: 55
Total points: 170/ 940
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 15
Goodreads authors: 1
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Sandi - Completed TaskRe-post of 30.1 claimed above due to posting error
30.1 - Susan A’s Task: Eat, Sleep, Swim, Repeat
Book #1 - Option 2 - Breastroke - Bare male chest on cover
Available in ebook format only. Verified for length at post #3240 -- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
TICKET CLAIM - Keira Ramsay is a Goodreads Author
Book #2 - Option 5 - Individual Medley - 'IM' appears consecutively in title
The Glimpse
No change to summary:
Total Points to Date: 115
Big Book Tickets to Date: 2
Goodreads Authors to Date: 4
Julie P15.8 - No Time To Waste
Requirement: Read a book with a monopoly token on cover
The Cat, the Mill and the Murder by Leann Sweeney
*Leann Sweeney is a Goodreads Author*
Points this task: 10
Total points: 10
Tasks completed: 1
Books read: 1
Pages read: 281
Goodreads Author Tickets: 1
Big Book Tickets: 500+ (0) 750+ (0) 1000+ (0)
Sheila10.3 - Do Not Collect $200
Exposed by Alex Kava I listened to the audiobook but the
ppb version linked here https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6... has 384 pages
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Shelby's task: Chug-a Chug-a...Chug-a Chug-a...Choo-Choo
Option 3: Any middle of the series book
The Memory Collector by Meg GardinerTotal points = 130
10.4 - A Token TaskToken: Single Shoe
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn March 9Julia Quinn is a Goodreads Author
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 60
Total Tasks Completed: 4
Total Books Read: 4
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
5.5 ScrabbleThe Witch of Blackbird Pond
Elizabeth George Speare
E and S found in scrabble
this task 5 points
total points 10
Kimber20.10 Group Reads
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
*Posted message 6 in discussion for this book.
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This task: 20
Tasks complete to date: 1
GRA: 0
Total points: 20
10.3: Do not collect $200
page count 373
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15.7 Mr Monopoly’s Mustache
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20.8 - It's My Birthday! - Rhonda's Task: On This Day in History!
I chose option B and read What She Left Behind - "mental health>mental illness" is a main page genre. The book has 336 pages, so meets the 225 page minimum.
Points this post: 40
Total points: 40