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SPRING CHALLENGE 2014
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Elizabeth PTask 15.6 - World Champs
Book set in one of the places that's had a Monopoly World Champ
Bookends by Jane Green
This is set in London, England, which is part of the UK
Jane Green is a *Goodreads Author*
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 35
Tasks Complete: 2
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 1
Total Books: 1
Sheila25.3 - Jessica PDX’s task: The Long and the Short of It
Option 1 - Long and Short Titles
Book A:
The Purity of Vengeance: A Department Q Novel by Jussi Adler-Olsen(20 letters) or 37 letters if counting letters after the colon)
AND
Book B:
The Taken by Inger Ash Wolfe (8 letters)
25.4 - Bamaace83's task: Mardi Gras Fun!
Option 1: Green, purple, and gold
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones AND
Option 3: Food
Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke(from the food on the cover list)
Total Points = 275
15.2 Spring BabiesRead one book for Book A and one book for Book B. Required: Identify the SRC member used for each option.
Book A. Read a book read and rated 4 or 5 stars by a SRC member with a Spring birthday
Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare (Delicious Dee)Book B. Since Spring in the Southern Hemisphere is September- November, read a book read and rated 4 or 5 stars by a SRC member with a September-November birthday
The Man in The Picture by Susan Hill (Pigletto)20.4 - Author! Author! - Janet F's Task: My Bye Bye Birdie Birthday
Read a book for one of the four options that meets SRC guidelines.
Option 3: Read a book that appears on the first 10 pages pages of this list: Popular Satire Books.REQUIRED: State the page number your book appears on the list.
The Stepford Wives by Ira Levinpage 5: https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
Totals for challenge:
Totals for challenge:
Points this task: 35
Total points: 300/ 940
Tasks completed: 28
Books read: 27
Goodreads authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Hana C.
15.1 Nowruz Day
Book 1: Option B: Read a book with any of the word "day" found intact in a word in the title or subtitle.
After Daybreak by J.A. London
Book 2: Option D: Read a book with a person wearing an article of red clothing on the cover.
Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay
**Stacey Jay is a GRA
points this post: 15
Tasks Completed: 3
GRAs: 3
Big Book Tickets: 1
Total Points: 75
15.1 Nowruz Day
Book 1: Option B: Read a book with any of the word "day" found intact in a word in the title or subtitle.
After Daybreak by J.A. London
Book 2: Option D: Read a book with a person wearing an article of red clothing on the cover.
Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay
**Stacey Jay is a GRA
points this post: 15
Tasks Completed: 3
GRAs: 3
Big Book Tickets: 1
Total Points: 75
Pat 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.
The Rosie Project by Graeme SimsionOption 4 : Put the author of your first book into the Literature Map. Choose an author of the opposite gender from your first author and read a book by her.
Miss Pym Disposes by Josephine TeyTotals for Challenge
Points this task : 30
Total Points : 155
Tasks Completed : 8
Books Read This Season : 13
Good Reads Authors : 4
Big Books : 500+ (1)
Big Books : 750+ (0)
Big Books : 1000+ (0)
Boston Kate15.10 Goof Off!
Locke & Key, Vol. 6: Alpha & Omega
Points this post: 15
Total points: 25
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Bluemoon's task: Covers of SpringOption 2 -
A Mad, Wicked Folly by Sharon Biggs Waller March 16 Sharon Biggs Waller is a Goodreads Author
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 100
Total Tasks Completed: 6
Total Books Read: 6
Total Goodreads Authors: 3
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
10.4 - A Token TaskA Thread of Truth by Marie Bostwick, with a thimble on the cover
**Marie Bostwick is a Goodreads author.**
Points this post: 10
Total points: 80
GR authors: 3
delicious dee20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Bluemoon's task: Covers of Spring
- Holly Robinson (GR Author) - there are white fluffy clouds on the coverPoints This Post: 20
Points Total: 110
GR Author: 7
25.4 - Bamaace83's task: Mardi Gras Fun!Option 3:
Chocolat by Joanne Harris
From the list "Food-related fiction" book #1
Option 4: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
Book of choice
Points this post: 25
Total points: 185
Andy P.Task # 20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Bluemoon's task: Covers of Spring
1. MARCH Read a book with a lamb on the cover
by Donald McCaig book approved here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...Points this post: 20
Total points: 165
15.5 Vincent From GoghLe
The Billionaire Banker by Georgia Le Carre
Goodreads Author
15.8 Take Your Vitamins
In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
15.9 Spring Into Action
Darker After Midnight by Lara Adrian
*added to my TBR self December 2013
Goodreads Author
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Shelby's task: Chug-a Chug-a...Chug-a Chug-a...Choo-Choo
Option #2 - This book takes place mostly in San Francisco, CA
Being Me by Lisa Renee Jones
Goodreads Author
20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's task: Monopoly Money, Spring, and the SRC
$5 – Pink (flower)
by Lisa Renee Jones
Goodreads Author
30.7 - Nick KY’s task: Back to Australia
Option 1. Kuddle a Koala!
Tattered Love by Lola Stark
*According to the author's page she resides in Australia
Option 2. Shrimp on the Barbie.
Rock'n Tapestries by Shari Copell
198 pages
Goodreads Authors x 2
Points this post: 115
Total points: 115
Books read: 7
Tasks completed: 6
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(0)
5.9 Gin Rummy Red Velvet Cupcake Murder ( chose the cocktail Black Velvet. Velvet is in the Title of this book)20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's task: Monopoly Money, Spring, and the SRC
I chose option $10 Total Points Earned: 105/940
Total Pages Read: 3182/22442
Total Books Read: 10/73
Good Read Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
5.9 Gin Rummy Red Velvet Cupcake Murder ( chose the cocktail Black Velvet. Velvet is in the Title of this book)20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's task: Monopoly Money, Spring, and the SRC
I chose option $10 Total Points Earned: 105/940
Total Pages Read: 3182/22442
Total Books Read: 10/73
Good Read Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
Oma122915.3 You Go Girl!
Option 2
Read ONE book that satisfies both A and B above.
Way Down Dead in DIXIE byCaroline Cousins
Dixie is a woman's name as listed on "Behind the Names" and Caroline Cousins is the author.
Total Points: 125/940
Total Tasks: 6/55
Total GR Authors: (3)
Total Big Books: 500+( );759+( )
Janice CA15.8 Take Your Vitamins
single letter word: a
Only a Gringo Would Die for an Anteater: The Adventures of a Veterinarian
by Michael H Milts
+15
total: 30
tasks: 2
books: 2
Liora20.8 On This Day in History!
Option A: (author's first and last initials found in AMERICA)
While My Pretty One Knits by Anne Canadeo30.4 A Springtime Stroll Through the World of Monopoly
Springtime, Option 2 (umbrella on cover):
Gilda Joyce: The Ghost Sonata by Jennifer Allison (Goodreads Author)Monopoly, Option 3, Free Parking Space (read book of choice)
by Donna Ball (Goodreads author) (I enjoyed it because I love dogs and dog training, and also cozy mysteries) Points This Post: 50
Total Points: 110
Goodread Authors: 4
Elizabeth PTask 30.2 - Mouth Full of Words!
Option Two: Cover clearly shows one eye
by Arthur GoldenApproved Post 71 in Task Help Thread
Option Three: Book has main page genre of romance
Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis
Jill Shalvis is a *Goodreads Author*
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 65
Tasks Completed: 3
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 1
Total Books Read: 4
Barbara AllenTask #25.6 All the Colors of the rainbow.. Choose two fo the colors and read a book for each. Color must apear on the cover.
I chose orange
With Romance genre listed on the main page and Blue
Harry's pants are blue, and the genre fantasy is listed on the main pagePoints this post 25
total points 135
GRA this post 0
total GRA 1
Big books this post 0
Total big books2
30.4 - Sheila/Kathy G's task: A Springtime Stroll Through the World of MonopolyHelp Thread
This is a two book task. Pick 1 Book from the Springtime options and 1 Book from the Monopoly options.
Springtime
3) Read a book with flowers (realistic or stylized) on the cover. One flower will do. (Post the cover).
Monopoly
3) FREE PARKING SPACE- Read a book of your choice and thoroughly enjoy it! Optional: Tell us why you enjoyed your book!
Required: State which options you have chosen and post your cover if using a cover option. Happy Springtime!
For the Springtime Option 3 I read
Life After Life It has red roses on the cover. At 529 pages, it is a ************BIG BOOK***********For the Monopoly option 3, I read City of Glory: A Novel of War and Desire in Old Manhattan by Beverly Swerling who is a ********GOOD READS AUTHOR*******
I enjoyed this book because I love reading about the history of New York City!
These books were both approved on the help thread.
Points: 65
tasks completed: 3
Books read: 5
GR Authors: 2
Big Books 1(500)
pages read: 1889
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Kimber's task: Celebrate the Sibs!I have 3 sisters.
Into The Shadow, Darkness Chosen #3 by Christina Dodd
Points This Post: 20
Total Points Earned: 25
Total Books Read: 2
GoodReads Authors: 2
10.5 - America's Most PopularThe Grand Sophy
pub. 1950
10.6 - Spring Showers
A Little Bit Country, A Novel
GLBT, genre noted https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
15.10 Goof Off!
At Your Service
Points this Post: 10 + 10 + 15 = 35
Total Points: 100 + 35 = 135
Delicious Dee20.5 - Bigger is Better - Mary Beth's task: Big Books are Best!
Blackout - (Big Book Ticket - 500+ pgs - 1) - PB is 610 pgs
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 130
GR Author: 7
I'm new to this challenge, please let me know if I am doing this correctly or if you need more info.10.3 Onyx Finished 3-6-14
10.10 Witch Song Finished 3-17-14
Total Points-20
30.4 - Sheila/Kathy G's task: A Springtime Stroll Through the World of MonopolySpringtime - option 3, flowers on cover
by Nicholas SparksMonopoly - option 3, free parking
Club Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair
e-book approved in a googledoc SRC eBook Verification, line 314
Nicholas Sparks and Cherise Sinclair are both Goodreads Authors
Points this post: 30
Total points: 95
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 6
Goodreads Author: 6
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0); 750 (0); 1000(0)
Post #430.1 - Susan A’s Task: Eat, Sleep, Swim, Repeat
4. FREESTYLE: Read a book of your choice that meets the general SRC requirements.
The Enchanted by Rene Denfeld
5. Individual Medley (IM)Read a book with the letters IM consecutive within a single word in the title or subtitle.
Using PrIMrose
The Man from Primrose Lane by James Renner
James Renner and Rene Denfeld are both GR Authors
Points this task:30
Total: 90
GR authors:4
Books read:6
Tasks Done:5
Oma122915.10 Goof Off!
Read a book of your choice that meets SRC requirements.
The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare
Total Points: 140/940
Total Tasks: 7/55
Total GR Authors: (3)
Total Big Books: 500+( );759+( )
Mod
I chose option 2, reading one book that had a woman's first name in the title and a woman's first name as the author - Katherine by Anya Seton. Both "Katherine" and "Anya" are identified as feminine names.
15.4 Wheeling and Dealing
I chose option 2 and read one book that satisfied criteria A and B - Fool's Gold. Both economics and business are listed as main page genres, and the title contains the word "gold."
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Kimber's task: Celebrate the Sibs!
I have two brothers and two sisters, so I read I'll Be Watching You, #4 in the Newford series by Charles de Lint.
Points this post: 50
Total points: 155
MARWA 25.4 - Bamaace83's task: Mardi Gras Fun!
Option 1: Read a book with at least 50% of the cover either green, purple, or gold/yellow.
I read The Complete Poems of Fouad Haddad
*** Claiming Big Book Ticket +500***
Option 4: Read a book of your choice that meets normal SRC guidelines.
I read The Grim Grotto by Lemony Snicket
25.5 - Oma1229/JenneRenee's task: Spring Reading Haiku
1. Read a book of poetry or a book written in verse
I read Egypt, Here Comes the Day/يا مصر هانت وبانت by تميم البرغوثي/ Tamim Bargouthi
2. Read a book with one of the genres listed in the haiku (horror, suspense/thriller, mystery, romance, science-fiction, or fantasy) on the book's main page
I read The Giver by Lois Lowry
30.2 - Sassafrass's task: Mouth full of words!
Option 3--Palpitations: Read a book with Romance as a genre on the main page.
I read The White Queen by Philippa Gregory.
*** Philippa Gregory is a Goodreads Author ***
Option 6--Amblyopia: Read a book with the genre children's, kids, or young adult.
I read The Penultimate Peril by Lemony Snicket
Points claimed for this post: 80
Total Points: 80
Tasks Completed so far: 3
Books Read for this challenge so far: 6
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: +500(1), +750(0), +1000(0)
Emily S5.7 Bridge
20.7 Celebrate the Sibs!
Monsters of Men (I have three little sisters, this is Chaos Walking #3)
Monsters of Men is also a BIG BOOK at 603 pages.
Points this post: 25
Tasks Completed:10
Books Read: 12
Goodreads Author: 7
Big Books: 1
Total Points: 125
Sheila5.5 - Scrabble.
Night Kill: A Zoo Mystery by Ann Littlewood20.4 - Author! Author! - Janet F's Task: My Bye Bye Birdie Birthday
Option 4. Bye Bye 'Birdie'.
Silence of the Grave by Arnaldur IndriðasonTotal Points = 300
Nick KY10.4 A Token Task I read
edited by Peter Straub with a lantern (retired Monoploy token) on the cover.CLAIM TWO BIG BOOK TICKETS for American Fantastic Tales... at 750 pages.
--Please note this is a repost due to the fact that I did not include the cover in my original post. So, cross fingers, these totals should now be correct.
Total Points So Far: 150
Big Books: 500+ (2), 750+ (1)
Jessica PDX25.5 - Oma1229/JennRenee's Task - Spring Reading Haiku
Option 2 - Mystery genre
by Dorothy B. HughesOption 3 - "time" in title
by Mitchell ZuckoffPoints This Post: 25
Total Points: 230
30.7 - Nick KY’s task: Back to AustraliaOption 1: | Australian Author | Burn Bright | Marianne de Pierres | ★★★ | 316 Pages | GR Author
Option 2: | Read a book between 100 and 200 Pages | Off Sides | Sawyer Bennett | ★★★★ | 166 Pages | GR Author
Total Tasks Completed: 20
Total Points this Task: 30
Total Overall Points: 300
Goodreads Author Points This Task: 2
Goodreads Author Points Total: 18
Big Book Ticket Totals: 500+(0)
30.7 – Nick KY’s task: Back to AustraliaOption 2: Shrimp on the Barbie: 180 pages
Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Option 4: Flipped Map: Saenz is male, so I chose Laurie Halse Anderson from the Literature Map
The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson
+30 Points
Grand Total: 210
20.10 - Group ReadsRead Dune which is one of three group reads
Dune | Frank Herbert | 512 Pages | ★★ | 512 Pages | Big Book Ticket
Posted in Discussion Also
Total Tasks Completed: 21
Total Points this Task: 20
Total Overall Points: 320
Goodreads Author Points This Task: 0
Goodreads Author Points Total: 18
Big Book Ticket Totals: 500+(1)
VAL TX10.7 - Sugar Shack
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.
This is Where I Leave You
Book is set in New York.
Total points = 10
CAPTAIN AMERICA GIRL5.4 Boggle
I read The Rose Bride: A Retelling of "The White Bride and the Black Bride" by Nancy Holder. My word from the Boggle cube was 'rose'.
Nancy Holder is a GR Author.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 20
Books read: 4
Tasks complete: 4
GR authors: 2
Big Books:
500+ 0
750+ 0
1000+ 0
10.7 Sugar ShackPreacher's Boy
Set in Vermont
20.2 Fun in a Box
Option 1 ("Sherlock" in title): The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
25.1 50 States of Monopoly
Book A (author's initials MA): Feed by M. T. Anderson (middle initial ignored = M.A.)
Book B (MA state nickname): The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism
Word = "Old" from "Old Colony State" for Massachusetts
30.2 Mouth Full of Words
Option 2 (eye on cover):
Option 6 (children's genre): Farmer Boy Goes West
Children's is the second genre on the page; the book has 320 pgs
Optional (word I like to use): When I play hangman with my students, my two favorites are "jazz" and "syzygy" :D I've kept them going almost twenty minutes with the latter!
30.4 Springtime Stroll
Option A1 (initials in SPRINGTIME): Don't Tell the Girls: A Family Memoir by Patricia Reilly Giff
P, R, and G are in SPRINGTIME
Option B3 (any book): Little Town on the Prairie
30.5 Poetry Counts
Option 1 (7-syllable title): Dearly Devoted Dexter
Dear-ly De-vo-ted Dex-ter
Option 3 (14-letter title; 5-letter word): The Price of Salt
The whole title is 14 letters; "Price" is 5 letters
Total: 145 + 405 (from earlier) = 550 points
15.4 Wheeling and DealingOption 2: Read ONE book that satisfies 2 of the options
Cup of Gold by John Steinbeck (B- Gold & C- John)Totals for challenge:
Points this task: 15
Total points: 315/ 940
Tasks completed: 29
Books read: 28
Goodreads authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
MELANIE CTASK NAME: 25.4 Bamaace83's Mardi Gras Fun
Book 1: Wicked Plants - At least 50% green on the cover.
Qualifier: Green cover
(Amy Stewart is a goodreads author)
Book 2: Artemis Fowl
Qualifier: Suit on the cover.
Points this task: 25
Points Total: 50
Tasks Completed: 4
GR Author: 1
Big Books: 0
5.4 Boggle The Sea of Monsters Rick Riordan , word SEA
30.7 Back to Australia
A Study in Scarlet Arthur Conan-Doyle - option 2/ 135 pages
City of Bones Cassandra Clare - option 4/ opposite author to the first one from literature map
Tasks points 35
Total points 50
AbigailTask 20.1: Chug-a Chug-a...
Option 1: Page count must include only 1,907 and/or 3,069
Read: Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
Book length is 367 pages
**Neil Gaiman is a GR author. (Terry Pratchett is not, so I'm not sure if that counts. Posting just in case!)
Points this task: 20
Total points: 135/ 940
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 8
Goodreads authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Mary Beth's task: Big Books are Best!Flowers from the Storm 533pgs
***Big Book***
25.6 - Stacie MI’s Task: All the Colors of the Rainbow*
Green:
sci-fi genre, children's book approved
Blue:
fantasy genre, SRC ebook everification line 1142
color approved in task help thread
Points the post: 20 + 25 = 45
Total Points: 135 + 45 = 180
Big Books: 1
dawn995.1 So Many Games
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
"game" in title
25.3 The Long and Short of It
Option 1: Title A is at least twice as many characters as title B
Book A- Rediscover Catholicism: A Spiritual Guide to Living with Passion & Purpose by Matthew Kelly
Book B - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Book A has 21 characters (not including subtitle) book B has 8.
Listened to the audio version of Jane Eyre MMPB has 433 pgs.
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 30
Andy P.Task # 15.6 - World Champs
Read a book set in the home of one of the Monopoly World Champions.
by Gemma O'ConnorThis book was set in Ireland.
Here is a link which proves it: http://www.amazon.com/Following-Wake-...
Points this post: 15
Total points: 180
25.3 - Jessica PDX’s task: The Long and the Short of ItOption 1 - Long and Short Titles
Book A: Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen (8 letters)
Book B: Zoey & the Moment of Zen by Cat Lavoie (19 letters)
Sarah Addison Allen and Cat Lavoie are both Goodreads Authors
Points this post: 25
Total points: 120
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 8
Goodreads Author: 8
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0); 750 (0); 1000(0)
Kimber15.5 Vincent From Gogh
Close My Eyes by Sophie McKenzie
*Mc
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20.8 On This Day In History
Option B (mental health/mental illness on gr main pg)
The Edge of Normal by Carla Norton
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Sophie McKenzie is a GRA
Carla Norton is a GRA
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Above Tasks: 35 points
# finished tasks submitted to date: 5
GRA: 5
New Total points: 120
30.7 - Nick KY’s task: Back to AustraliaOption 1, a book set in Australia: The Lieutenant by Kate Grenville
Option 2, a book between 100-200 pages: Memories of a Lost Egypt: A Memoir with Recipes by Colette Rossant, 160 p.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 110
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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***Jaci Burton is a Goodreads Author***
15.5 Vincent From Gogh: Red by Kate SeRine (approved in Task Help Thread)
***Kate SeRine is a Goodreads Author***
20.10 Group Reads: Brave New World (I commented at post #2 in the group reads thread)
25.3 The Long and the Short of It: I chose option 1- Long and Short Titles
Book A: Captivated (10 letters) by Emily Jane Trent
***Emily Jane Trent is a Goodreads Author***
Book B: Crush (5 letters) by Nicole Williams
***Nicole Williams is a Goodreads Author***
30.7 Back to Australia:
Option 1: Her Favorite Temptation (ebook verification thread #3214) by Sarah Mayberry (Sarah Mayberry was born in Australia as per her goodreads author page)
***Sarah Mayberry is a Goodreads Author***
Option 2: Bad Boy Secrets (142 pages) by Seraphina Donavan
***Seraphina Donavan is a Goodreads Author***
30.8 Read 'Em Again: I only read one book by each of these authors at the time I read the following books:
Book 1: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews (I first read Magic Bites by this author for the winter 12-13 challenge)
***Ilona Andrews is a Goodreads Author***
Book2: Clash by Nicole Williams (I first read Crash by this author for the winter 13-14 challenge)
***Nicole Williams is a Goodreads Author***
Total Points this Post: 135
Total Points in Challenge: 135
Books Read: 9
Tasks Completed: 6
GR Authors: 8
Big Book Tickets: 500+(0); 750+(0); 1000+(0)