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FALL CHALLENGE 2015
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Fall Challenge 2015: Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE POSTS)
10.5 Penmanship Practice
by Mark TwainClaiming one Golden Oldies Ticket; first published in 1906.
I read a Kindle version; there was no Mass Market Paperback edition; the Paperback edition has 115 pages.
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 640
GO Tickets: 11
BB Tickets: 5
30.6: Donna Jo's Task - Me, Myself, and IChoose two different options and read one book for each. State which options you have chosen.
2. Myself: Read a book with a Reflexive pronoun in the title, subtitle, or series title.
Me, Myself, and Why: Searching for the Science of Self by Jennifer Ouellette
3. I: Read a fiction book written in the first person - at least 50% of the book must be written from the "I" perspective. REQUIRED: Include in your post the first sentence from the book that demonstrates the first person perspective.
Dark Rooms by Lili Anolik . First person reference "The first time I saw Nica after she died.."
This Post
Points: 30
Tasks Posted: 1
Books Posted: 2
Pages Read: 672
Golden Oldies ticket request: no
Big Book ticket request: no
Total
Points: 245
Tasks Posted: 15
Books Posted: 18
Pages Read: 5,640
Golden Oldies ticket request: 0
Big Book ticket request: 1
20.8. Nickels and Dimes - Fandury's task: Happy Anniversary!This is a one book task, so choose one of the options below.
Option C: HIS FAMILY
Most of my husband's family lives in Australia today. As we live in Germany this is really far away and he only sees them every few years.
For this option read a book where the first letters of the words that make up the title can be found in the words AUSTRALIA and/or GERMANY. Letters may be used only as often as they appear. Subtitles can be ignored. The letters may be found in the target words in any order, and a one word title may be used.
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
**I'd like a Golden Oldie ticket for Rebecca (first published: 1938)**
This Post
Points: 20
Tasks Posted: 1
Books Posted: 1
Pages Read: 380
Golden Oldies ticket request: Yes
Big Book ticket request: no
Total
Points: 265
Tasks Posted: 16
Books Posted: 19
Pages Read: 6,020
Golden Oldies ticket request: 1
Big Book ticket request: 1
Delicious Dee30.2. Ms Anderson's Task: My Own Words
Option 1 - Love and Leftovers - 56ppl have it shelved as poetry
Option 2 - Pick Your Pleasure - currently 24th on the list
points this post: 30
points total: 870
Julia10315.10 - Nanowrimo!
Uprooted by Naomi Novik
(Her pep talk was in 2007)
Post total: 15 points
Challenge total points: 410
Total BB: 6
Tasks completed: 21
Congratulations, Daphne! Task 30.5 in the Winter Challenge is yours.
SandyD10.10 Dreamcatcher
Read a book with the word "dream" in the title, subtitle or series title.
Wild Man (Dream Man Series #2) by Kristen Ashley
Task points = 10 points
Total points = 420 points
SandyD25.2 - SarahBR's Task - Footy, Movies and Horses oh my!
Option 1: For this option, read a book either set at least 50% in or by an author* born or currently living in one of the states that are home to an AFL team
The Australian by Lesley Young
Book main location is in Sydney/New South Wales
ebook approved for length msg 5229
Option 3: Read a book whose author's initials can be found within the words MELBOURNE CUP.
A Walk On The Darkside by Corinna Underwood
Author initials are CU
ebook approved for length msg 5005
Task points = 25 points
Total points = 445 points
LOULOUTask 10.4 Ten-Four Day
Book with at least 105 5-star ratings on Goodreads.
The Martian by Andy Weir
There were 132515 5-star ratings on 8 Nov 2015.
This post:
Books: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
Points: 10
Total:
Books: 5
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books (500): 1
Big Books (750): 0
Big Books (1000): 0
Points: 90
Tasks complete: 5
SandyD25.5 Sirena's Task - All About My Dad!
Option 1-C: read a book with a cover featuring a PAVED ROAD, HORIZON, or a MOTORCYCLE.
Uncover Me by Chelle Bliss
Motorcycle on cover
Option 1-D: Read a book that is set at least 50% in one of these locations: HAWAII, KOREA, BELGIUM, SAUDI ARABIA, OR NEW MEXICO
A Daring Affair by Joy Tremay
Book is set in Hawaii
ebook approved for length msg 5227
Task points = 25 points
Total points - 470 points
SandyD30.9 Morgan Faeriesfolly's Task - Players 3 and 4 have joined the game
Roll One Die - REQUIRED: State what number you rolled when you post your task. rolled a 3
3. If you rolled a THREE or SIX
(Book A) Read a book where the title contains the phrase "_____ and _____" or " ______ & ______"
Temperance and Treason by Alex Taylor Wolfe
ebook approved for length msg 5060
(Book B) Read a book where there are consecutive double letters found in a single word in the title/subtitle.
Offside by Kelly Jameison
*Two consecutive F's in the title*
Task points = 30 points
Total points = 500 points
Kathy G.20.5. Bigger is Better - Mary P's Task: Into the Wilderness
Opt. 4- favorite series - any in the series
The Forgotten Affairs of Youth by Alexander McCall Smith
Link to paperback-
The Forgotten Affairs of Youth
Total Points- 60
Total Tasks- 6
Kathy G.20.6. Seasoned Reader - Amy O's Task - Quetzalcoatl
Opt. 1- the word "wind" in the title
Wind In The Door by Madeleine L'Engle
ATOS Book Level: 5.0
Interest Level: Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
AR Points: 7.0
Rating: 3.5
Word Count: 48484
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Topic - Subtopic: Family Life-Illness; Fantasy/Imagination-Misc./Other; Science Fiction-Aliens/Extraterrestrials;
Series: Time Quintet;
Total Points- 80
Total Tasks- 7
Kathy G.15.6 - The Name Game
Noun in author's name--- COMB in Debbie Macomber
6 Rainier Drive by Debbie Macomber
Link to paperback:
6 Rainier Drive
Total Points- 95
Total Tasks- 8
WHIMSIE 20.1 Most Improved Player
Option 1: Read a book with War as a main page Genre
Use of Weapons by Iain M. Banks
War is listed on the main page genres - 30 users.
Totals for Challenge
Points this Post:20
Total Points: 250
Total Tasks completed: 16
250/1070 POINTS
5.2 The Sun and the Moon
by Gretchen GalwayCrescent moon in upper-right corner.
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 645
GO Tickets: 11
BB Tickets: 5
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥10.2 - Happy Hour!
#4, #5, #6 or #7 in a series--Sisters of the Heart Series #4:Grace
Points Earned This Post:10
Points Achieved to Date:425/1070
GO Tickets:
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥10.7 - Sedna the Sea Goddess
One of these words in the title or subtitle: whale, seal, sea, lion--word WHALE:Whale Talk
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL:UG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 10.0
Points Earned This Post:10
Points Achieved to Date:435/1070
GO Tickets:
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Pamela32655.3. What are We Made of?
The Nanny's New Family by Margaret Daley - Caring Canines #4
5.5.Esaugetuh Emissee
by Jo Ann Brown5.9. Spider Grandmother
by Renee Andres10.1 - Take the Stairs
by Roz Dunbar10.2 - Happy Hour!
by Allie Pleiter - Gordon Falls #550.1 - Daphne's Task: Gone to the dogs - What's in a name?
Option 1 -
by David McCullough - Theodore Roosevelt died January 6, 1919Option 5 -
- Word: Dog - D and O in Deception; G in GettingOption 6 -
by Sylvia NasarPoints this post: 85
Total Points: 960
Golden Oldie books this post: 0
Total Golden Oldie books: 4
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
MELANIE CTASK NAME: 10.5 Penmanship Practice
Dishing the Dirt: An Agatha Raisin Mystery by M.C. Beaton
Qualifier: title in script
Points this task: 10
Points Total: 160
Tasks Completed: 11
Big Books: 0
25.1 Andy P.'s task: The Fall MonthsBook 1. Read a book whose author's* surname has 9, 10, or 11 letters.
One Second After by William R. Forstchen
FORSTCHEN - 9 letters
Book 2. Read a book whose title contains a word of 9, 10, or 11 letters.
Zero Separation by Philip S. Donlay
SEPARATION - 10 letters
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 620
Total Task: 40
Mimi Michele30.1 Schatzie's Task:DNA
Option 2: read a book that contains the letters S P A I N in the title
An Impartial Witness by Charles Todd
Option 3: read a book that takes place 50% of the time in England
The Confession by Charles Todd
The entire book took place in London or in a small town right outside of London. The whole book took place in England.
30.9 Players 3 & 4 have joined the game
I rolled a 3.
Book A-read a book that contains the phase _____ and________
Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff
Book B: double obstructive letters found in a single word in the title
Winter Stroll by Elin Hilderbrand
Points: 60
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Total points: 415
Golden Oldie: 4
Big Book: 0
Brooke TXTask 30.5 - DLMRose's Task:In The Middle
Book 1: Read a book by an author who uses 3 names.
by Robert Jackson Bennett
Book 2: Read a book by an author who uses a 3 part name that includes a middle initial. The middle initial MUST be the initial of the middle name of the author of Book 1.
by Sarah J. Maas
30.6: Donna Jo's Task - Me, Myself, and I
Option 1 - Me: Read a book by an author whose name has "me" found intact in it.
by Marissa Meyer
Option 3 - I: Read a fiction book written in the first person.
("I had seen death, even if I hadn't exactly heard its guttural conclusion, and despite the dark circles around Alana's eyes and her wan complexion, I could tell my sister was far from its door.")
Points
This Post: 60
Total Points: 885
Completed Tasks: 51
Books Read: 70
SandiCompleted Tasks
15.6 - The Name Game
A noun found intact in Author's name. Herb can be found intact in Herbert.
ebook edition I read: The Purple Emperor by Herbie Brennan
Most popular paperback edition: The Purple Emperor
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 14.0
20.8. Nickels and Dimes - Fandury's task: Happy Anniversary!
Using Option C where first letter of each word of title can be found in AUSTRALIA/GERMANY and where subtitle can be ignored and title can be as little as one word long.
Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology - the letter 'T' is the fourth letter in 'Australia'
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 105
Points Earned this Post: 35
Total Points To Date: 140
Christine V20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter: Camilla’s task: Judge the Book by its Cover
Option 2:
Persuasion was first published in 1818. ***Claiming one Golden Oldie Ticket***
Points this post: 20
GO Tickets this post: 1
Total points: 95
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 6
Golden Oldies: 3
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
BARBARA ★10.1 - Take the Stairs
The Reawakened - Jeri Smith-Ready 11/8
Goodreads Author
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30.5 - DLMRose's Task:In The Middle
Book 1- Big Sky Wedding - Linda Lael Miller 11/8
Book 2- Obsidian - Jennifer L. Armentrout 9/2
Goodreads Author
Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 40
Total Points: 605
Goodreads Authors: 38
Big Books - 500+: (4)
Big Books - 750+: (0)
Big Books - 1000+: (0)
605/1070 POINTS
15.1 - The TwinsTwo books with the same title:
Summer People by Elin Hilderbrand
Summer People by Brian Groh
30.6: Donna Jo's Task - Me, Myself, and I
Option 1, author's name has "me" intact: The Four Ms. Bradwells by Meg Waite Clayton
Option 2, a book with a reflexive pronoun in the title: I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away by Bill Bryson
Points this post: 45
Total points: 685
Didi302310.9 - Bridge The Gap
Read a book with a word in the title, subtitle or author's* name that is hyphenated.
Beautiful Music for Ugly Children by Kirstin Cronn-Mills
IL: UG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 8.0
CURRENT POST
Points: 10
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 405
Didi302315.7 - By the Numbers
Read a book where the total number of pages (as stated on Goodreads) can be found, in any order, in the first publication date (year) of that same book.
Closed for Winter by Jørn Lier Horst
Paperback, 321 pages, Published October 17th 2013 by Sandstone Press
CURRENT POST
Points: 15
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 420
Didi302315.1 - The Twins
Read TWO books with exactly the same title.
Hopscotch by Julio Cortázar
Hopscotch by Kevin J. Anderson
CURRENT POST
Points: 15
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 435
50. Daphne's Task--Gone to the Dogs--What's in a name?:1. Biography
The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell. Johnson was an English author who died 13 December 1784.
4. Rome or Greece
Livia, Empress of Rome: A Biography by Matthew Dennison
6. Science
The Ancestor's Tale: A Pilgrimage to the Dawn of Evolution by Richard Dawkins
Today's Total: 50
Grand Total: 1070
Nick KY10.2 Happy Hour I read Valley of the Shadow by Peter Tremayne, #6 in the Sister Fidelma Series.
20.6 Amy O’s Quetzalcoatl I read Adam, Eve and the Serpent by Elaine Pagels, with “serpent” in the title (Option 1)
Points This Post: 30
Total Points So Far: 730
REPOST DUE TO BAD LINK25.2: SarahBR's task: Footy, Movies and Horses oh my!
Option 2: Yes Please by Amy Poehler (page 1)
Option 3: Edgar Allan Poe: The Fever Called Living by Paul Collins
20.3. Best Review Contest - Catie's Task: Moving HouseOption 1.
The Crimson Petal and the White* by Michel Faber
*Big book ticket 750+ pages (835pg.)*
Total Points = 160
5.10 - Create Your Own World!Read a book of your choice. Read Random House Treasury of Humorous Verse edited by Louis Phillips.
Points this task: 5
Total points: 165
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 0
Big Book ticket requests: 0
Books read: 17
Tasks completed: 11
TASK NUMBER : 15.8 - Culture VultureTASK DESCRIPTION: Book on Native American Fiction List
BOOK #1 READ:
AUTHOR: Patricia Briggs
DATE READ: 11/8/2015
REQUIRED INFO: Currently #125 on List (Page 2)
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TOTALS
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 735
TASK NUMBER : 30.1 - DNATASK DESCRIPTION: Book w/ Green on Cover & Set in England
BOOK #1 READ:
AUTHOR: Darynda Jones
DATE READ: 11/8/2015
REQUIRED INFO: Option 4 - Green Blouse on cover
BOOK #2 READ:
AUTHOR: Sophie Kinsella
DATE READ: 10/22/2015
REQUIRED INFO: Option 3 - Set in England per book description/metadata
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TOTALS
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 765
M1NKS10.4 - Ten-Four Day - Read a book that has at least 104 5-star ratings.
The Sign of Four - Published 1890
* I Claim 1 x Golden Oldie Ticket *
10.7 - Sedna the Sea Goddess - Read a book with one of these words in the title or subtitle: whale, seal, sea, lion.
The Seagull - Published 1895
* I Claim 1 x Golden Oldie Ticket *
POINTS
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 635
Golden Oldies: 22
Big Books: [500+: 2] [750+: 1] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 41
M1NKS15.1 - The Twins - read TWO books with exactly the same title
1. Hunger - Published 1890
* I Claim 1 x Golden Oldie Ticket *
2. Hunger - 590 pages
* I Claim 1 x Big Book Ticket *
POINTS
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 650
Golden Oldies: 23
Big Books: [500+: 3] [750+: 1] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 42
Christine V20.3. Best Review Contest - Catie's Task: Moving House
Option 1: A Game of Thrones
I read the indicated Kindle edition. The top MMP establishes a page count of 835 pages. ***Claiming 2 Big Book Tickets***
Points this post: 20
BB Tickets this post: 2
Total points: 115
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 7
Golden Oldies: 3
Big Books: 500=1, 750=1, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=3)
ABAYOMI30.3- Ava Catherine's task: perspectives over time
BOOK 1: published before I was born
I was born in 1990 and the book was first published in 1855
Folhas de Relva
BOOK 2: published in 2010 or later
published in 2013
Espero Alguém
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POINTS FOR THIS TASK: 30
TOTAL CHALLENGE POINTS: 355
GOLDEN OLDIES: 2
BIG BOOKS: 6
Andy P.Task #
5.5.Esaugetuh Emissee.
Read a book with a body of water on the cover
by Arnaldur IndriðasonCover approved in message 2 of help thread ' last row 1st on left.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 825
Ellen R-S25.1 - Andy P's Task: The Fall Months
Book 1Read a book whose author's* surname has 9, 10, or 11 letters.
The Crime at Black Dudley by Margery Allingham Allingham -- 9 letters.
Book 2 Pardonable Lies by Jacqueline Winspear Pardonable -- 10 Letters
Published 1929 -- Golden Oldie
25.2: SarahBR's task: Footy, Movies and Horses oh my!
Option 1 For this option, read a book either set at least 50% in or by an author* born or currently living in one of the states that are home to an AFL team. Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood born at Talbingo, New South Wales 14 Oct 1879 19 Sep 1954 Drummoyne, NSW
Option 3 read a book whose author's* initials can be found within the words MELBOURNE CUP. Boiled Over by Barbara Ross B & R are letters in Melbourne
25.3 - Elizabeth B's Task: Grape Harvest Season
Option 1 Read a book set in one of the top 20 wine - producing countries, from this list: Top Wine Producing Countries. You may NOT choose a book set in the country in which you live.
Flying Too High by Kerry Greenwood takes place in Melbourne, Austrailia (#8) I live in the USA
Option 2Read a book with grapes, wine, wine glass, wine bottle, or grape vines on the cover
by Stephanie Bondapproved in task help 25.3 Message 2
25.4 - Catherine T's Task: International Travels
Book 1For book one, read a book by an author* whose initials appear on this list of International Country Codes. -- Austria (AT)
Read Lying Dead by Aline Templeton
Book 2 read a book set on the continent that the country code used for book one is part of.-- Austria is part of Europe so I read a book set in England Daughters of the Witching Hill] by Mary Sharratt (set in Pendle Forest, Lancashire, England)
Both books were new to me.
25.5 - Sirena's Task: All About My Dad!
Option C For this option, read a book with a cover featuring a PAVED ROAD, HORIZON, or a MOTORCYCLE.
by Stephen Booth -- Approved Task Help 25.5 Message 2Option D Read a book that is set at least 50% in one of these locations: HAWAII, KOREA, BELGIUM, SAUDI ARABIA, OR NEW MEXICO. I read Shattered Palms by Toby Neal set 100% in Hawaii
25.6 - Dakimel’s Task: Wedding Traditions
Option 3 Read a book you’ve borrowed. I read
by Richard Castle. I borrowed it from the library.Option 5 Read a book whose author’s initials* can be found in SIXPENCE. Read Fear For Me: A Novel of the Bayou Butcher by Cynthia Eden
25.7- Ellen R-S’s Task: Wonderful Overseas Assignments
Option 1 Read a book set in or about East Anglia.
I read The Silence by Alison Bruce Set 100% in Cambridge
Option 2 Read a mystery set in Korea (South or North), China or Japan. ”Mystery” must be a main page genre.
I read Shanghai Redemption by Qiu Xiaolong set 100% in China
25.8 - Amanda A's Task: Happy Fall!
Option C Read a book with a word that contains "ber" found intact in the title/subtitle. I read Berried Secrets by Peg Cochran
Option D Read a book that is #9, #10 or #11 in a series. I read Certain Prey (Lucas Davenport #10) by John Sandford
25.9 - Delicious Dee's Task: On the Injured Bench
Option 1 RICE -- read a book with a food item on the cover.
by M.C. Beaton -- fish on the cover -- approved in Task Help 25.9 message 2.Death of a Gossip
Option 4 - CATCH-UP TIME -- read a book that has been on your TBR pile for more than a year. I read Her Last Whisper by Karen Robards on my TBR since Feb 18, 2014
Her Last Whisper
25.10 - M1nks's Task: Let a Little Light and Colour In!
Option 2 Read a book that has a picture of a cat on the cover. I read
by Kate CarlisleOption 4 Read a book with some nice brightly coloured clothing on the cover. I read
by Candace CampBoth books approved in Task Help 25.10 message 2
1 Golden Oldie this post.
Points this post 250
Total Points: 570
Karen D.Task 15.5 - Act (on) Your Age!
Add the numbers that make up your age until you get a single number (Ex: 47=4+7=11=1+1=2). Read a book with that number of words in the title.
My number comes out to be 5:
When the Moon is Low by Nadia Hashimi, finished 11/9
Points this task: 15
Total points: 545
Books read: 41
Tasks completed: 31/60
Kristen IA30.3 Ava Catherine’s task: Perspectives Over Time
This is a TWO book task. You must read a book from each category
Book 1: Read a book first published before you were born.
REQUIRED: State in your post that your book was first published before you were born.
Kane & Abel by Jeffrey Archer (The book was first published in 1979 before I was born)
I listened to the audiobook, but linked to MMPB version.
Book 2: Read a book first published in 2010 or later.
Heart Of The Matter by Emily Giffin (published in 2010)
I listened to the audiobook, but linked to MMPB version.
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 270/1070
Total Books Read: 21
Tasks Completed: 14/60
Big Books This Post: 0
Total Big Books: 0
Christine V20.4. Author! Author! - Seakbee's Task: Life’s Too Short
Option 1: The Joy Luck Club - This book is set in California.
I read the above audio edition. Link to top MMP
Points this post: 20
Total points: 135
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 8
Golden Oldies: 3
Big Books: 500=1, 750=1, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=3)
Dakimel25.9 On the Injured Bench
2: Purity in Death - I started in on the JD Robb series a couple of years ago & couldn't get into the near-future suspense thing, but I tried again & enjoyed this one.
4: This is What Happy Looks Like - this was on my TBR list for over a year
TALLY:
This post - 25
Total - 840
5.3. What are We Made of?Book #4: Millennium
The Girl in the Spider's Web by David Lagercrantz
+5 Points
10.2 - Happy Hour!
Inspector Konrad Sejer #6
Black Seconds by Karin Fossum
+10 Points
10.3 - Inti
DaviD
Slade House by David Mitchell
+10 Points
15.7 - By the Numbers
120 / 2014
Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: No Normal by G. Willow Wilson
+15 Points
20.2. Rookie at the Top - Puppitypup's Task: Picky, picky, picky!
B. Storyline includes a romance. The romance can be anything from a crush to a long-term marriage: Romance on main page and Description:
But young Adair is sustained by a strong heart, and love can live even in a place of horror and despair. Her interrogator, a Union major, falls in love with her and she finds herself returning her feelings despite herself. The major vows to return for her when the fighting is over, and before he returns to war, he leaves her with a last precious gift: freedom.
D. Storyline includes a named horse, mule, pony, unicorn, or Pegasus: Whiskey is the name of her horse.
E. Main page genre: History - Military History - Civil War and American History - American Civil War
Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles
+20 Points
20.4. Author! Author! - Seakbee's Task: Life’s Too Short
First Published October 17th 2006
Option 1: My grandfather’s family moved West by train when he was just a toddler. Follow his route by taking the California Zephyr from Nebraska to California. For this option, read a book in which at least one character sets foot in one of these states:
Nebraska:
The Echo Maker by Richard Powers
+20 Points
Points this Post: 80
Grand Total: 320
Congratulations, Donna Jo! Winter task 30.6 is yours.
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Option 2: Read a book that has a title that contains the letters: S-P-A-I-N.
The Happiness Project: Or Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun: Letters S-P-A-I-N are all in the word HAPPINESS of the title.
Option 3: Read a book that takes place at least 50% of the time in England
The Silkworm: the book takes place in London, England
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 30