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Fall Challenge 2015: Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE POSTS)
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30.8 - Nick KY’s Task: Ghost Hunter
Option 1. Read a book, fiction or nonfiction, with the word “Ghost” or the word “Hunt” found intact in the title/subtitle/series title, or the author’s name
Hunted by Evangeline Anderson
approved line 1007
Option 4. Read any work of fiction or nonfiction by a Canadian author
About a Vampire by Lynsay Sands
Goodreads Author
Karen D. Task 5.4 Earth and Water
Use the letters in "Trenten Caicai Vilu" to make a word of at least 3 letters. Read a book with the word you made in the title/subtitle.
Did You Ever Have a Family by Bill Clegg, finished 11/19
Ever -> Trenten Caicai Vilu
points this task: 5
total points: 660
Books read: 50
Tasks completed: 37
30.3 Ava Catherine’s task: Perspectives Over TimeBook 1: Read a book first published before you were born.
Dead Man's Folly by Agatha Christie
First published in 1956, I was born in 1970.
Book 2: Read a book first published in 2010 or later.
Going For Broke by Nina Howard
Book published August 12, 2012, after 2010.
Ebook approval here --> https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 875
Total Tasks: 52
Amy O.**REPOST** to claim points
- the first time I posted these books, I did not get points because I failed to note that books were new to me as the task required.
25.4 - Catherine T's Task: International Travels
Book 1: Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling
author initials MK = 2-letter code for Macedonia
Book 2: H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald
Book is set in England - same continent where Macedonia is
Both of these books were new to me.
Mary P15.8 - Culture Vulture: Delve into Native American culture by reading a book found on the Native American Fiction list.
Two Rivers by Zoe Saadia.
Approved for length #2476 SRC Book Verification list.
Found on pg 1, #10 of Native American Fiction list.
Points this task: 15
Total points: 395
Amy O.10.4 - Ten-Four Day - book with at least 104 5-star ratings
Lotería by Mario Alberto Zambrano
book has 152 5-star ratings as of November 20, 2015
15.8 - Culture Vulture - book on Native American Fiction list - https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie - on page 1 of the Native American Fiction list
20.5. Bigger is Better - Mary P's Task: Into the Wilderness
Option 4 - book in a favorite series
At Bertram's Hotel by Agatha Christie (Miss Marple #11)
20.6. Seasoned Reader - Amy O's Task - Quetzalcoatl
Option 2: book with Q in title
A Banquet of Consequences by Elizabeth George
30.10 - Sandy's Task: Moving the Fences! Book 1 = book of choice; Book 2 = shorter book with lower overall rating.
Book 1: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell - 461 pages (paperback edition) - 4.18 average rating
Book 2: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins - 316 pages (paperback edition) - 3.59 average rating
Total combined page count of both books is greater than 500 pages (461 + 316 = 777), and Book 2 is more than 50 pages shorter than Book 1 (461 - 316 = 145)
This post: 95 points
Total to Date = 285 points
Total Golden Oldies Tickets: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Books read: 18
Tasks completed: 15
Post 19I need to move a book
I need to move Career of Evil from 20.5 to 5.4
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5.4 Earth and Water
Career of Evil
Using EVIL TrEnten VILu
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20.5. Bigger is Better - Mary P's Task: Into the Wilderness
4)Or you may start a new favorite with #1 of a series.
Me Before You (Me Before You #1)
Points this post:25
Total: 405
Books read: 29
Tasks Done:23
MADDIE25.6 - Wedding Traditions: 2 books
Option 1: Read a book that was first published before 1898.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
**Claiming a Golden Oldie: first published in 1390**
Option 3: Read a book you’ve borrowed.
The Golem and the Jinni
(I borrowed it from my local library.)
30.2 - My Own Words: 2 books
Option 1: Read a book with "Poetry" on the main page
5 to 1
Option 3: Read a book with the genre "Childrens > Middle Grade" on the main page
The Graveyard Book
(From ARBookfinder: IL: MG+)
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Points this post: 55
Total points: 220
Total Golden Oldies: 2
25.1 Andy P.'s task: The Fall MonthsBook 1.I read The Theory of Death by Faye Kellerman, whose last name has 9 letters.
Book 2.I read China Rich Girlfriend. The word "girlfriend" has 10 letters.
Points: 305
Books read: 26
tasks completed: 18
pages read: 8883
FANDURY15.6 - The Name Game
Read a book written by an author whose first, middle, or last name contains a NOUN of 4 or more letters intact within the name.
FoxTrot Beyond a Doubt by Bill Amend
The noun in the name is "bill".
30.6: Donna Jo's Task - Me, Myself, and I
Option 1: Read a book by an author* whose name has "me" found intact in it.
Flowers for Her Grave by Judy Clemens
The author name has me in it: judy cleMEns
Option 3: Read a fiction book written in the first person.
Pandemonium by Daryl Gregory
First sentence: I could see nothing beyond the end of the crowd but the cops’ blue shoulders and the cavernous space of the United terminal.
Points this post: 45
Total Points: 535
Books Read: 34
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books:500+(3)750+(0)1000+(0)
20.5. Bigger is Better - Mary P's Task: Into the WildernessOption 1: Changeless by Gail Carriger - Historical Fiction
30.10 - Sandy's Task: Moving the Fences!
Book 1: The Alexandria Link by Steve Berry >> 494p 3.90 rating
Book 2: Well Read and Dead by Catherine O'Connell >> 320 p 3.11 rating
Total points: 100
10.4 - Ten-Four DayRead a book that has at least 104 5-star ratings.
The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell. As of this posting, the book had 11,583 5-star ratings.
I read the audio edition, The Bone Clocks, and am claiming a BB ticket. The paperback edition The Bone Clocks has 624 pages.
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 175
BB 500: 1
GO: 1
Task 30.4 ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN, CHILDBook 1: The Hours Count by Jillian Cantor
BE ASHAMED TO DIE UNTIL YOU HAVE WON SOME VICTORY FOR HUMANITY
T in To, H in Have, E in Be, H in Humanity, O in To, U in Until, R in Victory, S in Ashamed, C in Victory, O in You, U in Humanity, N in Won, T in Until
Book 2: M Train by Patti Smith
A HOUSE WITHOUT BOOKS IS LIKE A ROOM WITHOUT WINDOWS
M in Room, T in Without, R in Room, A in A, I in Like, N in Windows
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 385/1,100
GO Tickets: 0
BB Tickets: 0
Sam F:30.5 Book 1: author uses 3 names Forever, Interrupted – Taylor Jenkins Reid
Book 2: author uses a 3 part name* that includes a middle initial
A Lesson Before Dying – Ernest J. Gaines
Points this Task: 30
Books Read: 2
Oldie/Big Book: no
Total Points: 325
Tasks Completed: 15
Oldies: 0
Big Books: 1
Theresa 5.9 - Spider Grandmother
The 5 Greatest Warriors
The 5 Greatest Warriors – Matthew Reilly
5.10 - Create Your Own World!
Dream Lake
Dream Lake – Lisa Kleypas
10.1 - Take the Stairs
Slade House – David Mitchell
10.2 - Happy Hour!
Four to Score – Janet Evanovich
Points this post – 30
Total Points - 70
perletwo10.8 - Yo Ho, Yo Ho! - Celebrate Talk Like A Pirate Day on September 19th by singing the official Talk Like A Pirate Day song. Read a book with a word of at least 4 letters from the song lyrics in the title or subtitle. The word must match exactly. Required: State the word.
A Monster Calls
The fresh salty brace of the wind on my face
Through hurricane, sunshine or squalls,
I'm keepin' my eyes on the distant horizon,
Verizon can hold all my calls!
Points this task: 10
Total points: 760
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 5
Big Book ticket requests: 2
Books read: 57
Tasks completed: 44
Kim O30.6: Donna Jo's Task - Me, Myself, and I
1. Me: Read a book by an author* whose name has "me" found intact in it.
by W. Bruce Cameron -- book has 336 pages3. I: Read a fiction book written in the first person - at least 50% of the book must be written from the "I" perspective.
-- book has 368 pagesFirst sentence from the book that demonstrates the first person perspective: I replied with caution.
Combined page total is 704 pages
Points this task: 30
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Cumulative totals
Golden Oldies: 3
Books read: 41
Mod
read The Lifeboat Cliqueby Kathy Parks- earthquake and tsunami hit the west coast
5.4 Earth and Water
Use the letters in "Trenten Caicai Vilu to make a word of at least 3 letters. Read a book with the word you made in the title/subtitle.
chose the word live
read The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness
5.6.Four Cords - read a book with four words in the title
read Cold Burn of Magic by Jennifer Estep
15.8 - Culture Vulture read a book off of Native American Fiction list. Chose book off of first page
read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indianby Sherman Alexie
20.3. Best Review Contest - Catie's Task: Moving House
chose option 3- Read a (non-fiction) book about hoarding, collecting or decluttering.
read Clutter Rehab: 101 Tips and Tricks to Become an Organization Junkie and Love It!by Laura Wittmann
20.5. Bigger is Better - Mary P's Task: Into the Wilderness
Option 4: Read a book from one of your own favorite series. The book may be any # in the series. Or you may start a new favorite with #1 of a series.
read All In by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 3rd book in one of my fave series.
25.1 Andy P.'s task: The Fall Months
1. Read a book whose author's* surname has 9, 10, or 11 letters. read Extraordinary Meansby Robyn Schneider last name is 9 letters
2. read a book with a word in title with 9,10, or 11 letters
read Dreamlandby Robert L. Anderson
25.10 - M1nks's Task: Let a Little Light and Colour In!
option 1 read a book with a cover showing one or more people sitting or lying down outside in the sun.
read
by Courtney C. Stevensoption 4 Read a book with some nice brightly coloured clothing on the cover.
read
by Suzanne Youngpoints this task
150
total points 655
Task # 15.5 – Act (on) Your Age!Add digits of your age until you get 1 digit, and read a book with that many words in title
I am 64 …. 6 + 4 = 10 / 1 + 0 = 1
Aloft
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This Post: 15 points
Total points to date: 400 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier): 7
Big Books Read: (0) 500 pg / (2) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 4
Sam F:30.1 Schatzie's TASK: DNA
OPTION 3: read a book that takes place at least 50% of the time in England
– Libba Bray – set in LondonOPTION 4: read a book that has an inanimate (not living) object that is green on the cover
– Molly Wizenberg – a green cupboard on the cover - approved in Help ThreadPoints this Task: 30
Books Read: 2
Oldie/Big Book: no
Total Points: 355
Tasks Completed: 16
Oldies: 0
Big Books: 1
Readerboard name: Diane L5.3. What are We Made of?
Read a book that is #4 or #8 in a series.
Maisie Dobbs #8
A Lesson in Secrets by Jacqueline Winspear
5.4 Earth and Water
Use the letters in "Trenten Caicai Vilu" to make a word of at least 3 letters. Read a book with the word you made in the title/subtitle.
I found LIAR - tRentencAIcaiviLu
Jacob the Liar by Jurek Becker
5.5.Esaugetuh Emissee
Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
Trojan Odyssey by Clive Cussler5.7. Raven the Trickster
Read a book with the main page genre humor or funny.
Humor is the third genre on the main page.
The Truth by Terry Pratchett
5.8. Four Worlds
Read a book with one of the following words in the title/subtitle - Island, Blue, Yellow, White, Mountain.
White Plague by James Abel
5.9. Spider Grandmother
Read a book by an author* whose initials can be found in SPIDER GRANDMOTHER.
Partisans by Alistair MacLean
5.10. Create Your Own World!
Read a book of your choice.
The Lighthouse Land by Adrian McKinty
10.3 - Inti
Read a book by an author* with a name that starts and ends with the same letter.
WhitloW
The Living Room by Robert Whitlow
15.6 - The Name Game
Read a book written by an author* whose first, middle, or last name contains a NOUN of 4 or more letters intact within the name
CHIN found in China Mieville
The City & the City by China Miéville
Points this post: 60
Points to date: 400
Cindy C.Task 15.9-Animal Guides
Cat is on the first page of the North American Totems list.
Cats on the Job: 50 Fabulous Felines Who Purr, Mouse, and Even Sing for Their Supper
Points this post: 15
Total points: 615
Total tasks: 27
Cait S15.6- The Name Game
Read a book written by an author whose first, middle, or last name contains a NOUN of 4 or more letters intact within the name.
Dark Night of the Soul by E.M. Havens
Noun: Haven, a place of safety or refuge.
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 305
Total Tasks Completed: 18
DEANA10.8 - Yo Ho, Yo Ho!
"work" in book title and pirate song lyrics (second line)
Work. Pump. Repeat.: The New Mom's Survival Guide to Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work
15.5 - Act (on) Your Age!
3+2=5 word title
A Prayer for Owen Meany (audio)
mmpb version for length: A Prayer for Owen Meany 617 pages = 1 BB Ticket
15.6 - The Name Game
Moon is a noun
Daytripper
by Fábio Moon
30.9 Morgan Faeriesfolly's Task: Players 3 & 4 Have Joined the Game
I rolled a 5
BOOK A: Genre "science fiction", contains LOTR
The Year of the Flood
The yeaR of the fLOod
BOOK B: Genre "fantasy", contains LEGOS
Eragon (kindle version)
by Christopher Paolini
EraGOn chriStopher paoLini
mmpb version for length: Eragon 517 pages = 1 BB ticket
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THIS POST:
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 5
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets: 2
Points: 70
TOTALS:
Tasks Completed: 11
Books Read: 13
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Book Tickets: 4
Points: 200
5.7. Raven the TricksterRaven appears in many creation myths of the peoples of the Pacific Northwest.
Since Raven is known for being a trickster, read a book with the main page genre humor or funny.
The genre "Humor" is listed on the main page of Brokenomics: 50 Ways to Live the Dream on a Dime by Dina Gachman
This Post
Points: 5
Tasks Posted: 1
Books Posted: 1
Pages Read: 264
Golden Oldies ticket request: no
Big Book ticket request: no
Total
Points: 315
Tasks Posted: 20
Books Posted: 23
Pages Read: 7,082
Golden Oldies ticket request: 1
Big Book ticket request: 1
25.1 Andy P.'s task: The Fall MonthsBook 1.- Read a book whose author's surname has 9, 10, or 11 letters.
I read:
by Jorge Zepeda Patterson
The last name Pat-ter-son has 9 letters.
Book 2.- Read a book whose title contains a word of 9, 10, or 11 letters.
I read
Re-in-ven-tion has 11 letters
* I received an ARC of this book.
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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. "Me"
by Steena Holmes
The letters ME can be found in holMEs
Option 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.
I'd never have been in the dark-dungeon tree house if the public school teachers hadn't gone on strike
* Both books are ARC's
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POINTS
Points This Post: 55
Points Total: 605
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
Tasks Completed: 32
BB Total: 3
GO Total: 5
Cait S25.6- Wedding Traditions
Option 2: Something New
Read a book with the word “new” in the title.
The New Hunger by Isaac Marion
Option 3: Something Borrowed
Read a book you’ve borrowed.
Inside Out by Terry Trueman
I borrowed this book from my local library.
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 330
Total Tasks Completed: 19
babbling c20.1 Most Improved Player - Wayne's Task: A Calgary Autumn
Option 2 - Task: Read a book that contains the word "snow" in the title or subtitle. The word must stand alone. Snows, snowy, and snowfall are the only acceptable variations.
Kiss of Snow - audiobook Kiss of Snow - paperback 418 pgs Nalini Singh
20.5. Bigger is Better - Mary P's Task: Into the Wilderness
Option 4: Read a book from one of your own favorite series. The book may be any # in the series. Or you may start a new favorite with #1 of a series.
Branded by Fire - audiobook Branded by Fire - paperback 345 pgs by Nalini Singh
#6 in the Psy-Changeling series
25.6 - Dakimel’s Task: Wedding Traditions
Option 1: Something Old – The rhyme was published in a collection of English folklore in 1898. For this option, read a book that was first published before 1898.
Pride and Prejudice - Audiobook Pride and Prejudice - paperback pg. 299 by Jane Austen
Option 5: A sixpence in her shoe – Read a book whose author’s initials* can be found in SIXPENCE. Letters may be used as often as they appear. All initials of the author's name as shown on Goodreads must be found in SIXPENCE.
Shield of Winter - audiobook Shield of Winter - paperback pg.442 Nalini Singh
THIS POST
Points: 65
Completed Tasks: 3
Golden oldies:
Big Books:
500 pages: 0
Total This Season
Points: 195
Completed Tasks: 14
Golden oldies:
Big Books: 0
500 pages
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Pages read this season: 5,233
Books read this season: 15
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Personal Best: 660/1180 (summer 14)
CathyG10.9 - Bridge The Gap
Read a book with a word in the title, subtitle or author's name that is hyphenated.
Brown-Eyed Girl by Lisa Kleypas
Goodreads Author
15.5 - Act (on) Your Age!
Add the numbers that make up your age until you get a single number. Read a book with that number of words in the title. 5+5=10=1+0=1
1 = Darkling by Yasmine Galenorn
Goodreads Author
25.4 - Catherine T's Task: International Travels
This is a two book task. Both books must be new to you - no re-reads. REQUIRED: state in your post that both books are new to you.
For book one, read a book by an author* whose initials appear on this list of International Country Codes.
VA Holy See (Vatican city)
Rocky Mountain Angel by Vivian Arend
goodreads Author
For book two, read a book set on the continent that the country code used for book one is part of.
Europe
The Notorious Knight byMargaret Moore
Both books are new to me
25.7- Ellen R-S’s Task: Wonderful Overseas Assignments
Option 1: Read a book set in or about East Anglia.
Hens Dancing by Raffaella Barker
set in Norfolk (which is in East Anglia)
http://www.shelfari.com/books/1597954...
Option 3: Read a book set in Germany or about Germany.
The Accidental Prince by Michelle Willingham
Fictional kingdom in Germany
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Goodreads Author
25.10 - M1nks's Task: Let a Little Light and Colour In!
Option 2. Read a book that has a picture of a cat (any sort ranging from a housecat to a sabre-toothed tiger) on the cover
REQUIRED: Include the cover showing the 'cat' if you choose the cover option.
Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews
Goodreads Author
Option 3.
Read a book with a picture of a horse on the cover.
REQUIRED: Include the cover when posting.
Warlord by Elizabeth Vaughan
Points this post: 100
Total points: 300
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 21
Goodreads Authors: 12
Emsreviewsbooks30.4 - Jonquil’s task: Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.
Book 1: The Line That Divides by Melanie Mason.
bE aSHameD To DIE unTIL you HAvE woN some VIcTory for humanity.
Book 2: Kenobi by John Jackson Miller
a housE wIthout BOoKs is like a room without wiNdows
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 790
Books Read: 63
Tasks Complete: 47
This is a moving things around post:I am moving The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian from 20.1 to 15.8:
15.8 Culture Vulture:
Read a book found on the Native American Fiction list:
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
is found on page one of the list
I am moving Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania from 10.6 to 20.1
20.1 Most Improved Player
Option 3: Remembrance Day
Read a book with War as a main page genre
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania
Points This Post: 35
Total Points: 320
20.5 Bigger is BetterOption 4 Read a book from one of your own favorite series
Career of Evil
This book is #3 in the Cormoran Strike series
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 340
Bookwrm526Task #30.4 - Anything Can Happen Child
Book 1 - Read a book where the title can be found in the quote:
be ashamed to dIe until you have won some victory for humanity.
I read Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer.
A is ashamed; I in die; NTIL in until; O in you; A in have; N in won; I in victory; HN in humanity
Book 2 - Read a book where the title can be found in the quote:
a house without books is like a room without windows.
I read Monster by Walter Dean Myers.
OSE in house; T in without; RM in rooms; N in windows.
Points this post: 30
Total points so far: 520
Dakimel5.1 Five Suns
Wild Heat
In message 361 you questioned this (from post 2730) b/c of arson - there is an arsonist that the arson investigator finds who sets building fires and a trap for the hotshot fire fighters, but the forest fire itself is natural, not arson.
5.4 Earth and Water
The Lure of the Moonflower - LURE
10.1 Take the Stairs
(stairs to the porch)30.5 In the Middle
1: Refund: Stories by Karen E. Bender
2: It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
TALLY:
This post - 50
Total - 920
Dakimelrearranging things post
I've shifted the books claimed for 15.3, 20.1 & 20.5 to new slots, all shown below.
15.3 Past & Present
The Watchmaker of Filigree Street - fits both requirements
20.1 A Calgary Autumn
At the Water's Edge by Sara Gruen for Option 1
20.5 Into the Wilderness
Black Heart for Option 4
30.10 Moving the Fences!
book 1: A God in Ruins (on 11-21 3.93* & 468 pgs)
book 2: Satin Island (on 11-10 3.30* & 192 pgs)
TALLY:
New points this task - 30
Total - 950
Pamela32655.7. Raven the Trickster
William Shakespeare's The Empire Striketh Back by Ian Doescher
10.8 - Yo Ho, Yo Ho!
The Thief and the Dogs by Naguib Mahfouz - Word: dogs
25.1 Andy P.'s task: The Fall Months
Book 1: Second Chance Love by Shannon Farrington
Book 2: Frontier Engagement by Regina Scott - Word: Engagement
Points this post: 40
Total Points: 1025
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+:
FaithI need to move a book (post 2824)
Storm Front by Jim Butcher from 15.6 to 15.10
Previously:
15.6 The Name Game
Storm Front by Jim Butcher
Noun = Butcher
New placement:
15.10 NaNoWriMo!
Storm Front by Jim Butcher - Jim Butcher has written a NaNo prep talk.
Points this post: 0 (15.6 is incomplete, 15.10 complete = balances out)
Total points: 175
Tasks completed: 12
Faith15.6 The Name Game
One Breath Away by Heather Gudenkauf
Noun = Heat
15.9 Animal Guides
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
Totem: Raven
Points this post: 30
Total points: 205
Tasks completed: 14
25.1 Andy P.'s task: The Fall MonthsBook 1. Read a book whose author's* surname has 9, 10, or 11 letters.
The Professor of Truth by James Robertson
Rob/ert/son = 9 letters
Book 2. Book 2. Read a book whose title (Not a subtitle or series title) contains a word of 9, 10, or 11 letters.
Honourable Friends?: Parliament and the Fight for Change by Caroline Lucas
Hon/our/abl/e = 10 letters
Total points: 315
Tasks completed:14
GO: 1
BBT: 0
Mod
I read Blood Harvest and Blood Harvest = two books with the same title.
20.10 - Group Read
I read March: Book One. My comment is in the discussion thread - post 48
Task 30.5 - DLMRose's Task:In The Middle
For my first book, I read The Gift of Rain by Tan Twan Eng. The name, in this case, has been changed during the course of the challenge - the author's name was originally listed as Twan Eng Tan - GR has now changed it, to put his surname in the first position. However, the middle name was listed "Eng" earlier in the challenge, and it is listed in the task examples for that middle name.
For my second book, I read Imago by Octavia E. Butler.
Middle name Eng, middle initial E.
Points this post: 65
Total points: 865
Adria30.6: Donna Jo's Task - Me, Myself, and I
I chose options 1 and 3
Option 1: "Me" in author's name
Seven Women: And the Secret of Their Greatness by
Eric Metaxas
Option 3: First-person narrator
The Moor's Account
First sentence, Chapter 1:
"It was the year 934 of the Hegira, the thirtieth year of my life, the fifth year of my bondage-and I was at the edge of the known world."
Points this post: 30
Total points: 260
Julia10320.3. Best Review Contest - Catie's Task: Moving House
Option 2: The Life and Times of a Respectable Rebel: Selina Cooper (published by Virago)
Post total: 20 points
Challenge total points: 540
Total BB: 6
Tasks completed: 26
Cindy FTask 5.5 Esaugetuh Emissee
Body of water on cover
Approved in task help thread message #63
I read
by Rhys BowenPoints this post:5
Total points:270
Tasks completed:22
Books read:24
Golden Oldies:2
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)
5.3. What are We Made of?Shadow of the Giant
30.1: Schatzie's TASK: DNA
OPTION 3: The Casual Vacancy I listened to the audiobook, link to MMPB The Casual Vacancy
According to description on GR: "Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey..."
*639 pages, claiming one BB ticket*
OPTION 4: Selected Short Stories Featuring New Corpse Smell
green object: air freshener. Approved for length https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...Points this post: 35
Points total: 635/1070
GO total: 4
BB total: 2
Tasks completed: 35/60
Books read: 51
Scooter&Siam 20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter: Camilla’s task: Judge the Read ONE book from the following options. Required: State which option you chose when you post. For all options, include the cover when you post.
Option 2: Pskegdemus
For this option, read a book that shows a single female on the cover. No other human beings may be on the cover, but animals are allowed. The figure has to be identifiable as female.
Read The Inconvenient Widow
Points: 20
Total: 280
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 1
Tasks: 18
10.3 - INTI - The Martian Child: A Novel About a Single Father Adopting a Son by David Gerrold30.4 - ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN CHILD, ANYTHING CAN BE
BOOK 1 - A Heart's Betrayal
BE AsHAmEd to die befoRe you hAve won Some smalL vicToRy for humaniTY
BOOK 2 - A Heart's Home
A HousE without books is likE A RooM wiTHOut windowS
TOTAL POINTS - 575
Jayme(the ghostreader) 30.3 Perspectives of Our Time
Read a book published before 1976-
A Wizard of Earthseaby Ursula K. Le Guin Published 1965
Read a book published after 2010
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan Published 2012
Tasks Completed 7
Books Read: 10
Big Books : 0
Tasks Points: 30
Grand Total: 125/1070
Emsreviewsbooks5.8. Four Worlds
I read Into the Still Blue by Veronica Rossi.
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 795
Books Read: 64
Tasks Complete: 48
Mary P15.9 - Animal Guides: Choose a totem from the North American Totems list and read a book that contains the name of that animal in its title or subtitle.
Pelican Point by Donna Kauffman.
Points this task: 15
Total points: 410
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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10.3 – Inti
I read
Previous point total: 515
New points this post: 10
Total points: 525
New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 26
GO tickets this post: 0
Total GO: 1
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Total Big Books: 2