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SPRING CHALLENGE 2014
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Completed Tasks (Do Not Delete Posts)
Julie P15.10 - Goof Off!
Requirement: Read a book of choice that meets SRC requirements
Unlucky 13 by James Patterson
**James Patterson is a Goodreads Author**
Points this task: 15
Total points: 175
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 11
Pages read: 3,420
Goodreads Author Tickets: 4
Big Book Tickets: 500+ (1) 750+ (0) 1000+ (0)
Mod
I read Partners in Crime, set in the UK.
30.3 - DLMRose's task: Crazy Quilt
For my first book, I chose option 1. The quilt block pattern was Double Monkey Wrench. I read Double Indemnity.
For my second book, I chose option 5, and read The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. It's #2 on the Native American Fiction list.
30.4 - Sheila/Kathy G's task: A Springtime Stroll Through the World of Monopoly
For the Springtime option, I chose option 1 and read Hotel Paradise by Martha Grimes. "M" and "G" are both found in SPRINGTIME.
For the Monopoly option, I chose option 3, free choice, and read The Burning. I always enjoy reading the first book in a series by an author I hadn't read before.
50.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Five Crowns
My coin flip was tails - consecutively numbered books in one or more series.
No wild card needed.
1. The Absent One - #2 in the Department Q series.
2. The Robots of Dawn - #3 in the Robot series. (NOTE: this book was originally used for task 15.9, but was replaced in post 1738.)
3. When the Devil Holds the Candle - #4 in the Inspector Konrad Sejer series.
Points this post: 125
Total points: 940
BRIAN20.8 - It's My Birthday! - Rhonda's Task: On This Day in History!
Option C - published in the '60s
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
This book was published in 1960
Points this post: 20
Total points: 285
Books read: 17
Goodreads authors: 3
Big Books: 2-0-0 (2)
20.2 Fun In BoxOption 1: Title with the word "when" in it -
When the Wind Blows by James Patterson
20.9 Covers of Spring
Option 2: April Showers - clouds on cover - clouds behind title
Adé: A Love Story by Rebecca Walker25.1 The 50 States of Monopoly - selections approved in help thread
Book 1: MT - Montana
Murder on K Streetby Margaret Truman
Book 2: Big Sky State
Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson (note 304 pages since has children's genre on main page)
3 Goodreads Authors: James Patterson, Rebecca Walker, Kirby Larson
Points this Post: 65 -------------Total: 830/940
Tasks this Post: 3 ----------------Total: 49/55
Books read: 4 ---------------------Total: 61
GR authors: 3 ---------------------total: 20
Yay, Sandy's done and Helen is getting very close. Time to dust off those pompoms!!!
15.10 Goof OffIn the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin by Erik Larson
**Erik Larson is a Goodreads Author**
25.3 The Long and the Short of It
Option 1: Titles
Book 1 - Swan Song by Robert McCammon (8 letters)
Book 2 - The Plot Against America by Philip Roth (21 letters)
**Swan Song is a big book at 856 pages**
Post Total: 40
Grand Total: 190
Oma12295.5 - Scrabble.
Read a book whose author's initials appear in the word "Scrabble.
A Provencal Mystery by Ann Elwood
Claiming Ann Elwood as GR author
5.6 - Stratego
Read a book with any of the following genres on its main page - spy, thriller, war or military. They may be stand alone or embedded genres.
Prince Of Fire by Daniel Silva
10.3 - Do Not Collect $200
Read a book with a page count that does NOT include the numbers 2 OR zero.
Chasing Sunsets by Eva Marie Everson
10.4 - A Token Task
Read a book with a monopoly token on the cover.
by Marguerite de AngeliTotal Points: 505/940
Total Tasks: 25/55
Total GR Authors: (15)
Total Big Books: 500+(1 );759+( )
Ana20.1 - Most Improved Player - Shelby's task: Chug-a Chug-a...Chug-a Chug-a...Choo-Choo
Option 3
by Marissa Meyer. Second book out of three published in the Lunar Chronicles Series.***She is a Goodreads author
Points this Post 20
Total Points 20
Tasks Completed 1
Books Read 1
Total Pages 454
GoodReads Author 1
Big Book Tickets 0
Liora10.4 A Token Task
by Rebecca Stead (token on the cover is the shoe)20.2 Fun in the Box
Option 2: Pack & Stack
by J.J. Cook (this book was approved in message 33 of the help thread)20.7 Celebrate the Sibs
I have one sister, so I read
by C.C. Benison, which is #1 in the Father Christmas Mystery Series)C.C. Benison is a Goodreads Author.
25.5 Spring Reading Haiku
Option 1 (genre listed in the haiku: mystery)
by Chris PavoneChris Pavone is a Goodreads Author.
Option 2 (a word from My Springtime Haiku in the title: magic)
by Madelyn Alt 30.2 Mouthful of Words
Option 3 - Palpitations (romance genre)
by John Green John Green is a Goodreads Author.
Option 6 - Amblyopia (childrens or young adults genre)
by Colin MeloyThis book has 541 pages, and thus it is a Big Book.
Points This Post: 105 (10+20+20+25+30)
Total Points: 440
Goodreads Authors: 13
Big Books 2
10.3 - Do Not Collect $200The page count could not contain the digits 2 or 0. I read Encyclopedia of the Exquisite: An Anecdotal History of Elegant Delights, which has 336 pages.
I claim a Goodreads author for this task: Jessica Kerwin Jenkins is a Goodreads author.
15.10 Goof Off!
For this free choice, I read Jack of Fables, Vol. 5: Turning Pages
I claim a Goodreads author for this task: Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges are writers on these books, and they are both Goodreads authors.
50.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Five Crowns
My coin flip came up tails, so I read three books in consecutive order in a series. I read books 7,8,and 9 in a series (in the same series, in this case):
Jack of Fables, Vol. 7: The New Adventures of Jack and Jack
Jack of Fables, Vol. 8: The Fulminate Blade
Jack of Fables, Vol. 9: The End
I claim three Goodreads author tickets for this task: Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges are writers on all of these books, and they are both Goodreads authors.
Total points this post: 75
Total points: 75
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 5
Goodreads authors: 5
10.9 Colorful Captions
Zapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn't Be Your Alarm Clock and 1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution by Anne Louise Gittleman (5/10/14) 272 pp.Points Earned: 10
Pages Read: 272
Total Points Earned: 145
Total Pages Read: 2868
Total Books Read: 10
Total Tasks Completed: 10
GR Authors: 5
25.4 Mardi Gras Fun!*Book1 - Opt. 1, (Green)
Apple Turnover Murder by Joanna Fluke (3/21/14) 292 pp.*Book 2 - Opt 3, (List - Food-relation Fiction/ Pg 3 - #246)
Dead Heat by Dick Francis (5/8/14) 342 pp.
Points Earned: 25
Pages Read: 634
15.6 World Champs
Ireland Haunted Ground by *(GA) Erin Hart (4/2/14) 328 pp.
Points Earned: 15
Pages Read: 328
Goodreads Author: 1
Total Points Earned: 185
Total Pages Read: 3830
Total Books Read: 13
Total Tasks Completed: 12
GR Authors: 6
BEKKA - 20.5 - Bigger is Better - Mary Beth's task: Big Books are Best!For this task, I read “
” by Susanna Clarke, since it is well over 500 pages long (782 to be exact!). Obviously this is a Super Big Book of over 750 pages, so I’m claiming a ticket for that.
Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 20
Total Points Earned to Date: 315
Pages Read this Challenge: 782
Total Pages Read to Date: 8479
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 22
Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Book Tickets: 500( 1 ), 750( 1 ), 1000()
30.3 - DLMRose's task: Crazy Quilt1) Quilt Blocks - pattern name "Red Cross"
Dirty Red by Tarryn Fisher
3) Fat Quarters - #2 out of 4 books in Chesapeake Bay Saga
Rising Tides by Nora Roberts
Tarryn Fisher is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 30
Total points: 515
Tasks completed: 24
Books read: 33
Goodreads Author: 24
Big Book Tickets: 500 (2); 750 (0); 1000(0)
Coralie25.4 Mardi Gras Fun!
Option 3 #35 on the Food-Related Fiction list
Mrs Dalloway
Option 4 – a book to relax
Toby's Room
30.4 A Springtime Stroll Through the world of Monopoly
Springtime – Option 1 author’s initials in SPRINGTIME
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
Monopoly – Option 3 FREE PARKING SPACE
In Other Rooms, Other Wonders
This post 55 points
Total to date 720 points
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Rudy10.1 Go to Jail
The Auschwitz EscapebyJoel C. Rosenbergmain character imprisoned in Auschwitz
10.2 Do Not Pass Go
While Beauty Sleptby Elizabeth Blackwell
15.6 World Champs
Power PlaybyDanielle Steel setting in California
20.3 Best Review-Chris MD's Task: Monopoly Money, Spring, and SRC
Option $20- Green-
byRuth Reichl20.4 Author! Author!- Janet F.'s Task: MY Bye Bye Birdie Birthday
Option 4-
by Sue Monk Kidd30.2 Saasafrass's Task: Mouth Full
Option 3- Palpitations- A Spear of Summer GrassbyDeanna Raybourn romance
Option 6- Amblyopia:Code Name VeritybyElizabeth Weinyoung adult
30.5 Ty's Task: Poetry Counts
Option 1- A Well-Tempered HeartbyJan-Philipp Sendker5 Syllables
Option 4:Someday, Someday, Maybeby Lauren Graham
Points this post- 135
Total points- 275
Task Completed- 15
Books Read- 19
Lindy-Lanetask 25.5 spring reading haiku!
*read 2 options: opt #2=listed romance genre:
Whispers of Winter by Tracie Peterson
*opt #3=haiku word of vampire in book title:
The Vampire Next Door by Ashlyn Chase
Points this post: 25
Total points: 395
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Books: 500+(3) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 22
10.4 - A TOKEN TASK
by Sheila Roberts which has a cat on the cover.Sheila Roberts is a Goodreads Author.
15.8 - TAKE YOUR VITAMINS
A Summer Smile by Iris Johansen.
TOTAL POINTS - 735
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 21
BIG BOOKS - 2
From post 899, task 15.4 Wheeling and Dealing, please remove Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling.15.4 Wheeling and Dealing
Option A: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni Business is a genre.
Option C: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling "J" 870 pages=2 big book tickets
25.2 Nordic Noir
Book A: The Invisible by Mats Wahl GR description reads "In this riveting mystery set in northern Sweden..." Goodreads lists this book as first published in 2000.
Book B Option 4: Also first published in 2000: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
New points: 25
Total points: 135
Task: 15.3 You Go Girl!. Option 2:
Read: Angel Town by Lilith Saintcrow
Lilith Saintcrow is a Goodreads Author.
Task: 50.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Five Crowns.
Flipped: Tails (No Wild Card used.)
Read: Redemption Alley by Lilith Saintcrow / Flesh Circus by Lilith Saintcrow / Heaven's Spite by Lilith Saintcrow
(Numbers 3, 4, 5 in the Jill Kismet Series)
Lilith Saintcrow is a Goodreads Author x3
Points this post: 65
Total Points: 185
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Books: 1
Lindy-Lanetask 30.2 mouth full of words!
*read 2 options: opt #1=#16 or higher in a series:
The Hidden Shore by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles [#19 in the morland series]
*claiming big book ticket @ 584 pages
*opt #3=romance as a genre:
The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn
*this is a GRA
Points this post: 30
Total points: 425
Goodreads Authors: 11
Big Books: 500+(4) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 23
LDB20.4 MY BYE BYE BIRDIE BIRTHDAY
Option 1 - published 1950s or 1960s
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
originally published in 1965
Total points: 135
Pages read: 3,105
Books read: 8
Post #1920.5 - Bigger is Better - Mary Beth's task: Big Books are Best!
The Last Templar by Raymond Khoury
Raymond Khoury is a GR author
Points this task:20
Total: 450
GR authors:13
Books read:31
Tasks Done:22
SandiCompleted Tasks
10.3 - Do Not Collect $200
Malice in Wonderland #1: Alice the Assassin
Paperback edition listed at 136 pps
TICKET CLAIM: Alice the Assassin is by Lotus Rose who is a Goodreads Author
25.2 - Elizabeth B's task: Nordic Noir
-- Book A - Set in Denmark -- Also, the author, Willow Rose, was born in Denmark
Three, Four...Better Lock Your Door -- paperback edition listed at 280 pp
-- Book B - Connected to book A since it is by the same author and also set in Denmark
Five, Six ... Grab your crucifix -- paperback edition listed at 336 pp
Total pages this task: 616
TICKET CLAIM: Both books in this task are by Willow Rose who is a Goodreads Author (so claiming 2 tickets)
*** Summary ***
Previous Points Earned: 745
Points Earned this Post: 35
Total Points to Date: 780
Big Book Tickets to Date: 2
Goodreads Authors to Date: 36
Andy P.Task # 15.9 Spring into Action
Read a book added to your To Be Read Shelf from 9/1/13-2/14/14
Maphead: Charting the Wide, Weird World of Geography Wonks by Ken Jennings
added 1/25/14
Task 25.4 - Bamaace83's task: Mardi Gras Fun!
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
byShane Kuhn. Book is approved HereOption 4. Your choice
by Sue Monk KiddPoints this post:40
Total points:815
Elizabeth PTask 30.6 - Oh, the Places You'll Go
Book A
Tangled Ashes by Michèle Phoenix
Book B
Dolled Up For Murder by Deb Baker set in Phoenix, Arizona
Place Verification: https://www.goodreads.com/places/1485... (number 9 on list)
Deb Baker is a *Goodreads Author*
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 635
Total Tasks: 37
Goodreads Authors: 31
Big Books: 6
Total Books: 47
25.6 - Stacie MI’s Task: All the Colors of the Rainbow*Green border and title/ Science Fiction:
Alif the Unseen by G. Willow WilsonBlue water and night sky / Fantasy:
The Serpent of Venice: A Novel by Christopher Moore+25 Points
Grand Total: 555
Task # 10.1 Go to JailMain character is in jail or prison
The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town ✔ – 11May14
*** John Grisham is a Goodreads Author ***
* * * * * * * * * *
This Post: 10 points
Total points to date: 400 points
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Books Read: (2 ) 500 pg / (1 ) 750 pg / ( ) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 4
Nick KY20.4 Janet F’s Bye-Bye Birdie Option 2. Book with a Renaissance setting or topic.
I read Henry VIII by William Shakespeare, written in the Renaissance, takes place in the Renaissance.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 700
Big Books: 500+ (3), 750+ (2)
Oma122915.9 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
A Dangerous Talent by Aaron Elkins
Total Points: 520/940
Total Tasks: 26/55
Total GR Authors: (15)
Total Big Books: 500+(1 );759+( )
dawn9920.8 On This Day in History
Option C(read a book first published in the 1960's): Dune by Frank Herbert
First published in 1965. Over 225 pages.
pts this post: 20
Total points: 200
Sheila wrote: "Yay, Sandy's done and Helen is getting very close. Time to dust off those pompoms!!!"Love the cheerleader, Sheila!
Task #5.1 - So Many GamesHoliday Games by Jaci Burton (GR Author)
Read a book with the word "game" in its title - Holiday Games
(ebook only, approved line 676 of the spreadsheet)
Task #5.10 - Poker
The Illegitimate King by Olivia Gates (GR Author)
Read a book with a title containing the following word King - The Illegitimate King
Task #30.7 - Nick KY’s task: Back to Australia
Option 1
Guarded Desires by Lexxie Couper (GR Author)
Read a book that is primary set in Australia - the entire book was set in Sydney, Australia, the main character was in Australia to promote his movie that he shot in Australia in the previous book
(ebook only, approved line 623 of the spreadsheet)
Option 2
Finding Cinderella by Colleen Hoover (GR Author)
Read a book between 100 and 200 pages in length - 176 pages
Points this Post: 40
Totals:
Total Points: 135
Total Goodreads Authors: 10
Total Tasks Completed: 9
Total Books Read: 12
Stacey
25.1 The 50 States of Monopoly
Book 1: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. (Author's initials CA, so my state is California)
Book 2: HRC: State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton. CA's nickname is "Golden State" and the word "State" is in the book's subtitle.
30.8 Read 'Em Again
Book 1: Swamplandia! (I previously read Vampires in the Lemon Grove: Stories, Winter 2013)
Book 2: The Twelve (I previously read The Passage in fall 2010)
New points: 55
Total points: 475
25.1 The 50 States of Monopoly
Book 1: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. (Author's initials CA, so my state is California)
Book 2: HRC: State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton. CA's nickname is "Golden State" and the word "State" is in the book's subtitle.
30.8 Read 'Em Again
Book 1: Swamplandia! (I previously read Vampires in the Lemon Grove: Stories, Winter 2013)
Book 2: The Twelve (I previously read The Passage in fall 2010)
New points: 55
Total points: 475
Julie P20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Pamela Su's task: Fun in a Box!
Option 1
Requirement: 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
Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts
Points this task: 20
Total points: 195
Tasks completed: 11
Books read: 12
Pages read: 3,796
Goodreads Author Tickets: 4
Big Book Tickets: 500+ (1) 750+ (0) 1000+ (0)
Elizabeth PTask 5.10 - Poker
Book with number 2-10 in title
The Sign of the Four by Arthur Conan Doyle
Page Number Verification: The Sign of Four
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 640
Total Tasks: 38
Goodreads Authors: 31
Big Books: 6
Total Books: 48
Eepa25.1 The 50 States of Monopoly
Book 1. Using the official two letter abbreviation for the 50 states, choose an author whose initials match one of those abbreviations.
Midnight by Megan Derr
Initials: M.D.
State: Maryland
Megan Derr is GR author.
Book 2. Using the same state, consult the list of state nicknames and match one of the words in the title/subtitle with your chosen state's nickname.
Line and Orbit by Sunny Moraine and Lisa Soem
State nickname: Old line state
Sunny Moraine is GR author.
25.6 All the Colors of the Rainbow
Red - Read a book with the genre Mystery on the book’s main page.
Continental Divide by Laura Harner and Lisa Worrall
There is red light between the buildings.
Laura Harner and Lisa Worrall are both GR authors.
Approved for length in post 3459
Blue - Read a book with the genre Fantasy on the book’s main page.
Human Frailties by Jaye McKenna
There is blue swirl and the faces in the cover are seen in blue light.
Jaye McKenna is GR author.
Approved for lenght at line #703.
30.7 Back to Australia
Option 1. Read a book written by an Australian author (born in, lives there now, or for most of their life) or that is primary set in Australia (at least ½ of the book).
Ink by Isabelle Rowan
Whole book takes place in Melbourne.
Isabelle Rowan is GR author.
Option 2. Read a book between 100 and 200 pages in length.
Braided Lives by A.R. Moler
Paperback version has 170 pages. Braided Lives
A.R. Moler is GR author.
Points in this post: 80
Total points: 480
GR authors: 31
Shannon South Africa10.7 Sugar Shack
Book set in Canada
Still Life by Louise Penny
Task points = 10
Challenge points = 85
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Shelby's task: Chug-a Chug-a...Chug-a Chug-a...Choo-ChooOption 4: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Points This Post: 20
Total Points Earned: 230
Total Books Read: 16
GoodReads Authors: 9
Theresa5.9 - Gin Rummy
Blue Dahlia - Nora Roberts
Cocktail - Blue Blazer
5.10 - Poker
Ten Beach Road - Wendy Wax (Goodreads Author)
Points this post - 10
Total Points - 50
Jessica PDX30.4 - Sheila/Kathy G's Task - A Springtime Stroll Through the World of Monopoly
Springtime, Option 3 - Flower on cover
by Lauren WilligMonopoly, Option 3 - Free choice
by Rob ThomasPoints This Post: 30
Total Points: 610
Elizabeth B10.1 - Go to Jail
Lady Luck
15.10 - Goof Off!
Fatal Shadows
Points this post: 25
Total: 815+25=840
I completed: 5.9 Gin Rummy
by reading:
The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory.
The cocktail was My Fair Lady made with Gin.
Philippa Gregory is also a GR Author.
Tasks Complete: 9
Total Points: 145
Big Books: 500+ (3), 750+(), 1000+()
GR Authors: 5
15.6 - World ChampsAnnexed by Sharon Dogar
set in the Netherlands
30.3 - DLMRose's task: Crazy Quilt
1) Quilt Blocks - Viral Nation by Shaunta Grimes
the word "Nation" in title matches the quilt block Carrie Nation
3) Fat Quarters - The Fall of Shane MacKade by Nora Roberts
fourth and final book in the MacKade Brothers series
30.4 - Sheila/Kathy G's task: A Springtime Stroll Through the World of Monopoly
Springtime Option 1: The Heart of Devin MacKade by Nora Roberts
author's initials in the word SPRINGTIME
Monopoly Option 1:
by Agatha Christietrain on the cover
50.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Five Crowns
I flipped HEADS and read 2 books by the same author + 1 wild card book.
Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis
Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis
Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong (Women of the Otherworld #3) (wild card)
Points this post: 125
Season Total: 400
30.5 - Poetry CountsOption 1 - Haiku - The title has 5 syllables:
The Tip of My Tongue by Trezza Azzopardi
Option 4 - Villanelle - The title has the same word repeated twice:
March, Women, March by Lucinda Hawksley
Total points 150
EepaRe-posting
25.6 All the Colors of the Rainbow
Red - Read a book with the genre Mystery on the book’s main page.
, Continental Divide by Laura Harner and Lisa WorrallThere is red light between the buildings.
Laura Harner and Lisa Worrall are both GR authors.
Approved for length in post 3459
Blue - Read a book with the genre Fantasy on the book’s main page.
, Human Frailties by Jaye McKennaThere is blue swirl and the faces in the cover are seen in blue light.
Jaye McKenna is GR author.
Approved for lenght at line #703.
Points in this post: 25
Total points: 480
GR authors: 31
JACKIE NC10.9 - Colorful Captions
by Mark Del Franco20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Pamela Su's task: Fun in a Box!
Option 1: Word 'where' in title
Where There's a Will by Rex Stout
20.8 - It's My Birthday! - Rhonda's Task: On This Day in History!
Option A: Author initials in AMERICA; 306 pages
The Portrait of Doreene Gray by Esri Allbritten
25.4 - Bamaace83's task: Mardi Gras Fun!
Option 1: Purple cover
by Ellen CrosbyOption 4: Book of my choice
Keep Me Ghosted by Karen Cantwell
25.5 - Oma1229/JenneRenee's task: Spring Reading Haiku
Option 2: Mystery genre
Murder on Ice by Alina Adams
Option 3: Word 'jump' in title
One O'clock Jump by Lise McClendon
25.6 - Stacie MI’s Task: All the Colors of the Rainbow*
Red: Mystery genre and red on cover
by Alan BradleyBlue: Fantasy genre and blue on cover
by Anne Ursu30.1 - Susan A’s Task: Eat, Sleep, Swim, Repeat
Option 4: Book of my choice Summer Flight by Margaret Yorke
Option 5: 'im' in title
Crime Upon Crime by Michael Underwood
Mark Del Franco, Ellen Crosby, Karen Cantwell, Lise McClendon, Alan Bradley, and Anne Ursu are Goodreads authors.
Points this post: 155
Total Points: 435
Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Book Tickets:
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Cress (other topics)Until I Die (other topics)
Edenbrooke (other topics)
The Fault in Our Stars (other topics)
Midnight in Austenland (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Amy Plum (other topics)Julianne Donaldson (other topics)
James Patterson (other topics)
John Green (other topics)
Shannon Hale (other topics)
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Option 1 - Long and Short Titles:
Book A: The Uncommon Reader (17 letters)
Book B: Crank (5 letters)
*** Ellen Hopkins is a Goodreads author
*** 1 Big Book ticket claimed for Crank at 576 pages
25.5 - Oma1229/JennRenee's task: Spring Reading Haiku
Option 2 - mystery:
The Mystery at Lilac Inn
Option 3 - word from haiku is "fairy" ("fairies" in haiku - singular allowed):
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Points this post: 50
GR authors this post: 1
Big Books this post: 1
Total challenge points: 330
Total tasks completed: 21
Total number Big Books: 500(2) 750(0) 1000(0)
Total Goodreads authors: 5