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SPRING CHALLENGE 2014
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Completed Tasks (Do Not Delete Posts)
Emily Bookshelf15.6 - World Champs
Book set in Ireland
Iced by Karen Marie Moning, who is a GRA
15.10 Goof Off!
Book of choice
The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
BB Ticket 522 pages
Goodreads Authors This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets This Post: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
Points this post: 30
Total Goodreads Authors: 3
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=1
Total Points: 225
Stacey
30.7 Flipped Map
Option 2: Shrimp on the Barbie
The Unwritten, Vol. 8: Orpheus in the Underworld
Opti0n 4: Flipped Map
Arcadia
New points: 30
Total points: 505
30.7 Flipped Map
Option 2: Shrimp on the Barbie
The Unwritten, Vol. 8: Orpheus in the Underworld
Opti0n 4: Flipped Map
Arcadia
New points: 30
Total points: 505
Chris MD20.1 Chug-a Chug-a Choo Choo
Option 3: Middle book in a series
Grave Peril by Jim Butcher, who is a GoodReads author.
This book is #3 in the Dresden Files series, which has at least 15 books in it.
I listened to the audio version of this book. The mass market paperback has 454 pages.
30.2 Mouth Full of Words
Option 2: Amaurosis fugax - Shows an eye
by Dave Barry and Ridley PearsonNot only can you see the frog's eye, but there's a boy behind the frog, and you can see both of his eyes, whites and irises.
I listened to the audio version of this book. The paperback has 400 pages.
Option 3: Palpitations - Romance genre
Cress by Marissa Meyer, who is a GoodReads author.
347 people to date have shelved this as romance.
I read the hardcover edition of this book, which is 550 pages. Claiming 1 Big Book ticket, please.
30.5 Poetry Counts
Option 1: Haiku
Book title of five syllables
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Option 4: Villanelle
Word in title repeated twice
Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin, who is a GoodReads author.
30.8 Read 'Em Again
Dark Matter: The Private Life of Sir Issac Newton by Philip Kerr,
The only other book by Kerr that I've read is March Violets, which I claimed in the Spring '13 SRC.
I listened to the audio version of this book. The paperback has 352 pages.
Prodigy by Marie Lu, who is a GoodReads author.
The only other book by Lu that I've read is Legend, which I claimed in the Winter 2013-14 SRC
Points for this post: 20 + 30 + 30 + 30 = 110
Total points: 110 + 160 = 270
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 16
Goodreads authors: 4 + 4 = 8
Big books: 500=2, 750=0, 1,000=0
10.10 Take a Chance - made list of 20 classics that I want to read in audio form and number 5 was the number generated - great one to listen to, loved itThe Call of the Wild by Jack London
20.1 Chug-a Chug-a … Choo Choo - chose option 3 - middle book in a series
Option 3: book number 4 of 7 in a Modern Witch series
A Nomadic Witch (A Modern Witch #4) by Debora Geary
20.7 Shorter is Sweeter - 3 siblings (2 sisters and 1 brother) - book is number 3 in the Mrs Murphy Series
Murder at Monticello (Mrs. Murphy #3) by Rita Mae Brown
20.8 It's My Birthday
Option C: book published in 1960's and >225 pages
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein - pub 1966, 298 pages
Points this Post: 70----------Total: 900/940
Tasks this Post: 4-----------Total: 53/55
Books Read: 4 -------------Total: 65
Andy P.25.1 - Andy P's task: 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 abbreviationThe Weight Of The Evidence byMichael Innes
MI for Michigan
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
Great Lakes State. The Great Train Robbery
by Michael Crichton. Great is the matching word
Points this post: 25
Total points:860
SandiCompleted Tasks
5.2 - Go.
Set in China and North Korea -- I'll Cross the River
*** Summary ***
Previous Points Earned: 785
Points Earned this Post: 5
Total Points to Date: 790
Big Book Tickets to Date: 2
Goodreads Authors to Date: 37
AbigailTask 5.8: Go Fish!
Read:
by Kevin HenkesPoints this task: 5
Task 25.3: The Long and the Short of It
Option 1: Titles
Book A: Tony Hogan Bought Me an Ice-cream Float Before He Stole My Ma by Kerry Hudson** (50/49 letters -- depending on if you count the hyphen)
Book B: Margot by Jillian Cantor** (6 letters)
** Kerry Hudson is a GR author.
** Jillian Cantor is a GR author.
Points this task: 25
Points this post: 30
Total points: 640 / 940
Tasks completed: 28
Books read: 43
Goodreads authors: 26
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Task # 15.6 World ChampsThere have been 13 World Champions. Read a book set primarily in one of the winner’s home locations: California
Autobiography of Us ✔ – 13May14
Set mostly in Pasadena, California US
* * * * * * * * * * * *
This Post: 15 points
Total points to date: 415 points
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Books Read: (2 ) 500 pg / (1 ) 750 pg / ( ) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 4
Pat 15.5 Vincent From Gogh
Read a book by an author whose last name (name in the last position) includes a prefix. The prefix MUST be evident through a space, capitalization, hyphen or apostrophe.
Whole Latte Life by Joanne DeMaio *****GoodReads Author*****
Totals for Challenge
Points this task : 15
Total Points : 850
Tasks Completed : 44
Books Read This Season : 62
Good Reads Authors : 31
Big Books : 500+ (2)
Big Books : 750+ (0)
Big Books : 1000+ (0)
10.4 - A Token Task - monopoly token on the coverClockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare – top hat on cover, approved by moderator on Task Board msg #19
Cassandra Clare is a Goodreads author.
15.1 Nowruz Day
I used the same option twice
Option B - any of the words "new", "day", "light", "year", or "spring" found intact in a word in the title or subtitle.
Book 1: Masked by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon (light)
Nancy Gideon is a Goodreads author.
Book 2: Best Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Parkway by Randy Johnson (day)
15.10 Goof Off! - Read a book of your choice that meets SRC requirements.
La Corda d'Oro, Volume 13 by Yuki Kure
25.3 - Jessica PDX’s task: The Long and the Short of It
Option 1 - Long and Short Titles - title of Book A must be at least twice the length of Book B
Book 1: Dagger-Star by Elizabeth Vaughan – 10 letters
Book 2: Backpacking North Carolina: The Definitive Guide to 43 Can't-Miss Trips from Mountains to Sea by Joe Miller – 26 letters (not including subtitle)
25.4 - Bamaace83's task: Mardi Gras Fun!
Option 2: Read a book with a mask, ball gown, or suit on the cover.
A Lady Never Lies by Juliana Gray (ball gown)
Option 4: Read a book of your choice that meets normal SRC guidelines.
Home Based Business For Dummies by Paul & Sarah Edwards
Points This Post: 90
Points Total: 495
GR Author: 13
Big Book Ticket: 2
STACIE MITask 10.10 - Take a Chance
I read:
The Walking Dead, Vol. 20: All Out War Part 1 by Robert Kirkman
Points this task: 10
Total points: 605
Tasks completed: 42
Books read: 52
Pages read: 11863
Goodreads authors: 21
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
STACIE MITask 25.5 - Spring Reading Haiku
I did options 1 and 2.
For option 1, I read a book written in verse:
Triangles by Ellen Hopkins
**At 529 pages, Triangles qualifies for a Big Book Ticket!**
**Ellen Hopkins is a Goodreads author!!**
For option 2, I read a book shelved as Science Fiction:
DMZ, Vol. 1: On the Ground by Brian Wood
**Brian Wood is a Goodreads author!!**
Points this task: 25
Total points: 630
Tasks completed: 43
Books read: 54
Pages read: 12518
Goodreads authors: 23
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Pamela Su's task: Fun in a Box!Option 1, what in the title: What I Was by Meg Rosoff
**Meg Rosoff is a Goodreads author.**
Points this post: 20
Total points: 705
GR authors: 34
25.6 All the colors of the rainbowblue
Fantasy
the border is blue
BIG BOOK
578 pages
yellow
horror
the background is yellow
683 pages
BIG BOOK
Stephen King
GOODREADS AUTHOR
This task 25 points
total points 265
Post #2010.9 - Colorful Captions
This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales
Leila Sales is a GR author
Points this task:10
Total: 460
GR authors:14
Books read:32
Tasks Done:23
Delicious Dee15.6 - World Champs
Edge of the Enforcer - Cherise Sinclair (GR Author) - all but the last chapter was set in California, US which was one of the places a winner came from; ebook only approved msg #3497 of the approval thread
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 905
GR Author: 53
Kathy G.15.6 - World Champs
Set in Ireland
Born in Fire by Nora Roberts
Link to Paperback:
Born in Fire
Total Points- 55
Total Tasks- 4
Goodreads Authors- 2
Big Books- 0
BEKKA - 30.1 - Susan A’s Task: Eat, Sleep, Swim, Repeat1. For this task, I read “
” by E. Lockhart, since you can see one of the people from the back on the cover. This book was approved in post 69 of the help thread. 4. For this option, I chose to read “
” by Rainbow Rowell, since it was my choice and meets the general SRC requirements. I read this book as an Advanced Reader's Copy (thanks St. Martin's Press!).Also, both E. Lockhart and Rainbow Rowell are Goodreads Authors, so I’m claiming two tickets for that.
Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 30
Total Points Earned to Date: 375
Pages Read this Challenge: 560
Total Pages Read to Date: 9732
Books Read this Challenge: 2
Total Books Read: 26
Goodreads Authors: 13
Big Book Tickets: 500( 1 ), 750( 1 ), 1000()
SETAL20.6 Seasoned Reader
The Odyssey by Homer
Friend's profile: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Points this task: 20
Total points: 135
SHELLEY UT25.3 - Jessica PDX’s task: The Long and the Short of It
Option 2:
Tilt-a-Whirl by Chris Grabenstein (16 letters)
Echo Burning by Lee Child (8 letters)
both are goodreads authors
Points this task: 25
Total points: 302
Tasks completed: 22
Books read: 26
Goodreads authors: 20
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Shelby - Chug-a Chug-a...Chug-a Chug-a...Choo-ChooOption 3 - book neither first nor last in series
Insurgent by ***Goodreads Author Veronica Roth. I listened to the audiobook, but the paperback has 529 pages, so I'm claiming a big book.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 200/940
Tasks Completed: 14
Books Read: 17
GoodReads Authors: 11
Big Books: 500+ (4), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
I would like to replace a book.30.3 - A SPRINGTIME STROLL THROUGH THE WORLD OF MONOPOLY
SPRINGTIME - OPTION 1 - The Christmas Chronicles: The Legend of Santa Claus by Tim Slover.
MONOPOLY - OPTION 3 - Hard-Headed Texan by Candace Camp to replace The Tycoon and the Texan.
Candace Camp is a Goodreads Author.
TOTAL POINTS - 775
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 24
BIG BOOKS - 2
5.3 - CANDYLAND - The Tycoon and the Texan by Phyliss Miranda.10.7 - SUGAR SHACK - A Lantern In The Window by Bobby Hutchinson which is set in Canada.
Bobby Hutchinson is a Goodreads Author.
TOTAL POINTS - 790
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 25
BIG BOOKS - 2
Suzanne20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's task: Monopoly Money, Spring, and the SRC
(view spoiler)
Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 5/14/2014
Totals for challenge:
Points this task: 20
Total points: 315 / 940
Tasks completed: 23
Books read: 26
Goodreads authors: 13
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Andy P.Task # 30.2 - Sassafrass's task: Mouth full of words!
Option 1--Pheochromocytoma read a book that is #16 or higher in a series Hard Going by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles. This book is # 16 in the Bill Slider series
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
by Mandasue Heller Cover approved HerePoints this post: 30
Total points: 890
Elizabeth PTask 50.1 - Five Crowns
I flipped TAILS and used NO WILD CARDS
Read 3 books, all of which are part of a series, that are consecutive numbers (123, 234, etc)
Book One: One Grave Too Many by Beverly Connor
Book ONE in Diane Fallon Forensic Investigation Series
Book Two: Sweet Peril by Wendy Higgins
Book TWO in The Sweet Trilogy
Wendy Higgins is a *Goodreads Author*
Book Three: The Deception of the Emerald Ring by Lauren Willig
Book THREE in the Pink Carnation Series
Lauren Willig is a *Goodreads Author*
Points this Post: 50
Total Points: 710
Total Tasks: 40
Goodreads Authors: 33
Big Books: 6
Total Books: 52
Finished15.6 World champs
Glass Geishas Susanna Quinn / set in Japan
15.10 Goof off
Honor Elif Shafak / own choice
20.2 Fun in a box
The Island of Dr. Moreau H.G. Wells / option 3, collecting butterflies
Tasks points 50
Total points 320
REPOST (from post 1947)20.1 Chug-a Chug-a … Choo Choo - chose option 3 - middle book in a series
Option 3: book number 4 of 7 in a Modern Witch series
A Nomadic Witch (A Modern Witch #4) by Debora Geary
E-book Approved in post 3505
Points this post = 20.
Total= 900
25.3 Jessica PDX's task: The Long and the Short of ItOption 3
A. The Abominable by Dan Simmons - 5/7/14
663 pages
B. The Magyar Venus by Lyn Hamilton - 4/22/14
259 pages
*Claiming Big Book ticket for Abominable.
Points this task: 25
Total Points: 125
GR Authors: 3
Big Ticket books: 1
Delicious Dee25.6 - Stacie MI’s Task: All the Colors of the Rainbow
Mystery/Red -
- Avery Flynn (GR Author) - red dress on the cover for mystery; shelved as mystery by 2 ppl (approved in the GV thread); ebook only approved #3503 of the ebook verification threadRomance/Orange -
- flower at the top of the cover is orange and pink; the image here looks more yellow, but the print copy in my hand its def. orangePoints This Post: 25
Points Total: 930
GR Author: 54
15.3 You Go Girl!Option 2: Read ONE book that satisfies both A and B
Book A. Read a book with a woman’s first name* in the title or subtitle
Book B. Read a book written by a woman or by a writing team that uses a woman’s first name*
*The name must be identified as a feminine name on Behind the Name
House of Ivy & Sorrow by Natalie Whipple
A) Ivy
B) Natalie
Both are identified as feminine names on Behind the Name
Points This Task: 15
Total Points: 190
GoodReads Authors: 12
Big Books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
50.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Five CrownsTails All Books from same Series
Book 1 | Lightning Strikes | Hudson #2 | V.C. Andrews | 384 Pages | ★★★ |
Book 2 | Eye of the Storm | Hudson #3 | V.C. Andrews | 400 Pages | ★★★★ |
Book 3 | The End of the Rainbow | Hudson #4 | V.C. Andrews | 384 Pages | ★★ |
Total Tasks Completed: 48/55
Total Points this Task: 50
Total Overall Points: 810
Goodreads Author Points This Task: 0
Goodreads Author Points Total: 43
Big Book Ticket Totals: 500+(6)
Task 25.6 - All the Colors of the Rainbow*For this task, choose TWO different colors listed below and read a book for each. The catch is, the colors you choose must be visible somewhere on the cover of your book.
Red - Red is the color --. Read a book with the genre Mystery on the book’s main page.
Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt (2014) by Michael Lewis (Hardcover, 274 pages)
Yes! As verified in the Genre Verification Thread, this book has “Mystery” on the book’s main page.
Yellow - Yellow is the color -- Read a book with the genre Horror on the book’s main page.
(title is Yellow)
Deader Still (Simon Canderous #2) (2009) by Anton Strout (Goodreads Author) (Paperback, 303 pages)
**** Goodreads Author ****Anton Strout
335 + 25 = 360
Tasks Completed: 22
Points for this post: 25
Points thus far: 335 + 25 = 360
Books read: 30
Pages read: 9,415
Read but not claimed: 7
Goodreads Authors: 09
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
10.5 - America's Most PopularDestination Unknown by Agatha Christie - Audio
Book was originally published in 1954
Destination Unknown Paperback link
15.7 Mr Monopoly’s Mustache
Josh by R.C. Ryan
Book shows a man with facial hair on cover
20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's task: Monopoly Money, Spring, and the SRC
Option Pink, $5: Skating Under the Wire by Joelle Charbonneau
There are flowers on the cover
20.4 - Author! Author! - Janet F's Task: My Bye Bye Birdie Birthday
Option 4: Cockatiels at Seven by Donna Andrews (**Goodreads author**)
There are birds on the cover
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Tammy AZ's task: Well-Seasoned Books
Hotter Than Hell by Jackie Kessler (**Goodreads author**)
I used my friend Trish's List, the book I chose was the 1st oldest book on her Paranormal TBR shelf. Link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
25.6 - Stacie MI’s Task: All the Colors of the Rainbow
Red, Mystery: Rally 'Round the Corpse by Hy Conrad
Book has a red car on the cover and has "mystery" listed on main page
Orange, Romance: No Place to Run by Maya Banks (**Goodreads author**)
Book has orange background on the cover and has "romance" listed on main page
Covers:
30.1 - Susan A’s Task: Eat, Sleep, Swim, Repeat
Option 1: Primal Needs by Susan Sizemore (**Goodreads author**)
Bookcover has person showing her back
Option 2: Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole (**Goodreads author**)
Cover shows a man without a shirt on
*BIG BOOK TICKET 515 PAGES*
Covers:
Total Points This Post: 140
Total Tasks This Post: 7
Goodreads Authors This Post: 5
Grand Total Points: 480/940
Total Books Read: 30
Tasks Completed: 21/58
Total Goodreads Authors: 20
Big Book Tickets This Post: 1
Total Big Book Tickets: 3
MELANIE CTASK NAME: 25. Spring Reading Haiku
Behind the Shattered Glass by Tasha Alexander
Qualifier: Option 2: Genre: Mystery
The Pigeon Pie Mystery by Julia Stuart
Qualifier: Word "Mystery" in the title (more than 4 letters).
Goodreads Author: Tasha Alexander is a GRA.
Points this task: 25
Points Total: 290
Tasks Completed: 19
GR Author: 13
Big Books: 0
Alexis Task 10.3 - Do Not Collect $200
The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum
336 pages
Task 15.5 Vincent From Gogh
A Good Man Is Hard to Find: And Other Stories by Flannery O'Connor
Task 15.9 Spring Into Action
Bellman & Black: A Ghost Story by Diane Setterfield
Task 30.4 - Sheila/Kathy G's task: A Springtime Stroll Through the World of Monopoly
Springtime Option 1 - The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East by Sandy Tolan
Monopoly Option 3 - The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry
***Brunonia Barry is a GOODREADS AUTHOR"
This post: 70 points
Total to Date = 70 points
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Tasks completed: 4
AlexisTask 15.10 Goof Off!!
NOS4A2: A Novel by Joe Hill
Task 20.1 - Most Improved Player - Shelby's task: Chug-a Chug-a...Chug-a Chug-a...Choo-Choo
No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
309 pages
Task 20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's task: Monopoly Money, Spring, and the SRC
Yellow Option -
by Orhan PamukTask 20.4 - Author! Author! - Janet F's Task: My Bye Bye Birdie Birthday
Options 1 and/or 4 -
by Tarjei VesaasTask 20.5 - Bigger is Better - Mary Beth's task: Big Books are Best!
The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James
Task 20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Tammy AZ's task: Well-Seasoned Books
Como agua para chocolate by Laura Esquivel
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4...
Task 20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Bluemoon's task: Covers of Spring
Option 3 -
by Ursula K. Le GuinTask 20.10 - Group Reads
by Frank HerbertPost: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
This post: 155 points
Total to Date = 225 points
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 100+(0)
Tasks completed: 12
BEKKA - 25.5 - Oma1229/JenneRenee's task: Spring Reading Haiku2. For this task I read “
” by Kate DiCamillo since it has “Fantasy” listed as a genre on its main Goodreads page. 3. For this task, I read “
” by Francesca Lia Block, since it has a four letter word from the poem in the title (LOVE). Also, Francesca Lia Block is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for that.
Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Total Points Earned to Date: 400
Pages Read this Challenge: 463
Total Pages Read to Date: 10195
Books Read this Challenge: 2
Total Books Read: 28
Goodreads Authors: 14
Big Book Tickets: 500( 1 ), 750( 1 ), 1000()
Delicious Dee5.9 - Gin Rummy
Long Tall Drink - L.C. Chase (GR Author) - Long for Long Island Iced Tea; ebook only approved #3466 of the ebook approval thread
Points This Post: 5
Points Total: 935
GR Author: 55
Tea5.6 - Stratego
No Place to Run by Maya Banks
- war/military on main book page
*** Maya Banks is GR author ***
10.4 - A Token Task
by K.J. Charles- token is top hat (on the guy in background ☺)
- approved for length here
*** K.J. Charles is GR author ***
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Bluemoon's task: Covers of Spring
2. April showers
by Jennifer L. Armentrout*** Jennifer L. Armentrout is GR author ***
Points This Post: 35
Total points: 630
Tasks Completed: 35
Total Books Read: 49
Goodreads Authors: 40
AbigailTask 15.2: Spring Babies
Book A: Umbrella Summer by Lisa Graff
This book was rated 5 stars by ♥Meagan♥.
Book B: Stardust by Neil Gaiman**
This book was rated 5 stars by Theresa~OctoberLace.
** Neil Gaiman is a GR author.
Points this task/post: 15
Total points: 655 / 940
Tasks completed: 29
Books read: 45
Goodreads authors: 27
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Jayme VA5.6 - Stratego.
The Wind Is Not a River by Brian Payton has War on its main page.
10.5 - America's Most Popular
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis was published in 1942.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 600
GR Authors: 25
Big Books: 500+(3),750+(0),1000+(0)
Jessica PDX25.4 - Bamaace83's Task - Mardi Gras Fun!
Option 1 - Yellow cover
by Sara GranOption 4 - Free choice
by Dashiell HammettPoints This Post: 25
Total Points: 660
10.7 - Sugar ShackSet in New Hampshire:
The Night Strangers by Chris Bohjalian
+10 Task
30.8 - Delicious Dee's task: Read ‘Em Again
Winter 2013-2014:
The Gift of Rain The Gift of Rain by Tan Twan Eng
This spring I read:
The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng
Summer 2010:
The Rock and the River The Rock and the River by Kekla Magoon
This spring I read:
Fire in the Streets by Kekla Magoon
+30 Points
Points this Post: 40
Grnd Total: 595
SHELLEY UT30.2 - Sassafrass's task: Mouth full of words!
Option 3: Hidden Away by Maya Banks
Option 6: Left Drowning by Jessica Park
Maya Banks is a goodreads author
Points this task: 30
Total points: 335
Tasks completed: 23
Books read: 28
Goodreads authors: 21
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
25.3 - Jessica PDX’s task: The Long and the Short of ItFor this task I chose Option 1 (the title of Book A must be twice as long as the title of book B, excluding subtitles).
For Book A, I read You're The Umpire; the title contains 14 letters (excluding punctuation).
For Book B, I read Not Cool: The Hipster Elite and Their War on You; the title contains 7 characters, which is exactly half of 14.
Post Totals
Total points this post: 25
Challenge Totals
Total points: 100
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 7
Goodreads authors: 5
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
dawn9920.1 Chug-a Chug-a...Chug-a Chug-a...Choo-Choo
Option 3 read a book that is not first or last in a series: The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
Scorch Trials is #2 in The Maze Runner Series
pts this post: 20
Total points: 220
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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Task 5.2 Go!
Set in Korea The Calligrapher's Daughter by Eugenia KimWho is a GOODREADS AUTHOR!
Points this post:5
Total points:255
Books read:20
Tasks completed:16
Goodreads Authors:12
Big Books:500+(3)750+(0)1000+(0)