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SPRING CHALLENGE 2016
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Spring Challenge 2016: Completed Tasks:PLEASE DO NOT DELETE ANY POSTS IN THIS THREAD
NARUMON20.8 Nickels & Dimes: SpiderMac's task: Making It Worth Watching
Read a book with an elephant on the cover or with “nature” or “animals” as a main page genre
Tell Me Where It Hurts: A Day of Humor, Healing, and Hope in My Life as an Animal Surgeon by Dr. Nick Trout. Animals by 154 users.
25.7 Dakimel's Task: Sibling and Niece Season
Option A: Read a book written by an author whose initials all appear in VEGETARIANACTUARY
How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu. Author initials are CY and are found VEGETARIANACTUARY
Option D: Read a book with a body of water large enough to snorkel in and/or with a fish or sea creature
by Erik Larson. This book was approved by the moderator in post 23IN POST:
Points: 20 + 25 = 45
Big Books: 0
Golden Oldies: 0
TOTAL SO FAR:
Points: 120 + 45 = 165
Big Books: 0 + 0 = 0
Golden Oldies: 0 + 0 = 0
Andy P.Task # 20.1 - Most Improved - MegSCL's task: Pick a card
I got the 4 of Spades so I needed a book with has crime as a main page entry and a four word title ergo,
by Sophie Hannah Mystery>Crime (22 users)Points this post: 20
Total points: 140
Shawn H.20.1 - Most Improved - MegSCL's task: Pick a card
My card was 3 of Spades (Crime / Sci Fi / Memoir)
*Genre - Memoir*
**3 word title, not including subtitle**
A Mother's Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy by Sue Klebold
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 20
Big Ticket Books: 0
Golden Oldies: 0
Andy P.Task # 20.10 - Group Reads
I read
by Kazuo Ishiguro. My comments are in message # 7 of the discussion thread.Points this post: 20
Total points: 160
Mai20.9 - Moderator's Pet: Seakbee's Task: Give Yourself Permission…
6. Book with the complete title in white on the cover.
Dialectic of Enlightenment: Philosophical Fragments by Theodor W. Adorno
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 90
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 6
Golden Oldies: 3
loafer20.10 - Group Reads
I read Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson
My comment is #23 in the book's discussion thread
points: 20
total points: 155
BB: 1
GO: 4
tasks completed: 9
Sheila15.1. From Soup to ............Breakfast??
Book 1.
Black Diamond by Martin Walker(Black Bean Cumin and Cilantro)
and
Book 2.
Red Bones by Ann Cleeves(red)
15.4. Towel Day
Option 1:A
Blood Rites by Jim Butcherand
Option 1:B
Final Appeal by Lisa ScottolineTotal Points = 180
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Gabriella's Task: Time for CelebrationOption A: All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren
main page genre "Historical Fiction"
Total points: 140
Dakimel5.6 Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? by Richard Hamilton
The Rest of Us Just Live Here
15.3. Still Flying.........
a: The New World (word: WORLD)
b: Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal
20.3 - Best Review: mstan's Task: Returning to My Source of Inspiration...
Sinful Attraction by Ann Christopher who is new-to-me this season
I previously claimed 2 of her books in message 562: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
TALLY:
This post - 40 points
Total - 220
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥5.5 Drowning Girl by Roy Lichtenstein
Book with the genre Sequential Art, comics or manga on the GR main page:Seconds
Points Earned This Post:5
Points Achieved to Date: 305
GO Tickets:
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Karen D. Task 20.10 - Group Reads
Notes from a Small Island - review posted here
Points this task: 20
Total points: 230
Tasks completed: 11
Books read: 12
Cait S20.4- Goldie Oldie Pop TV Shows
Option C
For this option, read a book with "Fantasy" or "Supernatural" genre on the book's main GR page.
The Falconer by Elizabeth May
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 100
Total Tasks Completed: 7
MelissaH20.1 Pick a Card
I picked the 7 of diamonds. I'm using letters.
Best Friends Forever
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 40
Completed Tasks: 2
Books Read: 2
Jen UT5.1 - Marilyn Diptych by Andy Warhol
Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy by L.A. Meyer
Points this post: 5
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Total points: 75
5.3: Campbell's Soup Cans by Andy WarholPretty Boy by Lauren Henderson - 3/8/16
3.57 rating as of 3/22/16
Points this post: 5
Total points: 25
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥30.1 - Schatzie’s Task: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Option B At least 2 items on the cover that are identical--corner designs: One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd
Option C Book that is identified on Goodreads as #1 in a series that is new to you AND the TITLE can only have exactly 3 words--Mary Russell #1--New to me series:The Beekeeper's Apprentice
Approval Post for Option B
Points Earned This Post:30
Points Achieved to Date: 335
GO Tickets:
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥30.6 Donna Jo's Task--Making a Name for Yourself
Option C--Option 1 author whose first and last name start with the same letter--MM--Margaret Mitchell 1448 pages:Gone with the Wind
Points Earned This Post:30
Points Achieved to Date: 365
GO Tickets:
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Reader Name: Daphne5.3 - Campbell’s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol
Rating 3.5+: 3.87 rating on 3/23/16
Peril at End House
Points this post: 5
Points Total: 395
FANDURY20.5 - Bigger is Better- Catherine T's Task: Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Book
Option 2: Read a book written by an author who shares at least one name with someone who appears on the album cover.
City of Blades by Robert Jackson Bennett
The author Robert Jackson Bennett shares the first name with Sir Robert Peel who is on the cover (Second Row).
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 195
Books Read: 12
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books:500+(0)750+(1)1000+(0)
SCHATZIE5.5: Drowning Girl by Roy Lichtenstein
---sequential art genre
March: Book Two
15.9: Three/Four/Five
---book with an avg. rating containing 3, 4, and or 5.
A Spool of Blue Thread
***the rating was 3.43 on 2/13/16
25.1: Sandy's task as suggested by Katy: Fact and Fiction
Book 1: Historical fiction
On Stranger Tides
Book 2: Nonfiction same era as book 1
Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates
**This duo was approved in the help thread**
30.5: Dlmrose's task: Call the Grammar Police
opt. 2: confused word in title (You're)
You're Next
opt. 3: entire title in red
The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
**This book was approved in the help task.**
Points this Post: 75
Challenge Total: 825
Readerboard Name: MASOODAH
20.6 Seasoned Reader: Val TX's Task: Eurovision Calling!
Option 2: Stockholm will be the host city this year, following Sweden’s victory in 2015 with the song “Heroes” by Måns Zelmerlöw. Read a book with a title/subtitle that contains a word of at least 4 letters that can also be found in the lyrics of "Heroes". Words must match exactly.
REQUIRED: State the word.
Lyric found: "He said I never left your side"
Book with word never in it: Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
Under the Never Sky – By Veronica Rossi
Points this post: 20
Total points to date: 105
Big books ticket requests: 500+(1) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Golden oldies ticket requests: 0
Books read: 8
Tasks completed: 7
20.6 Seasoned Reader: Val TX's Task: Eurovision Calling!
Option 2: Stockholm will be the host city this year, following Sweden’s victory in 2015 with the song “Heroes” by Måns Zelmerlöw. Read a book with a title/subtitle that contains a word of at least 4 letters that can also be found in the lyrics of "Heroes". Words must match exactly.
REQUIRED: State the word.
Lyric found: "He said I never left your side"
Book with word never in it: Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
Under the Never Sky – By Veronica Rossi
Points this post: 20
Total points to date: 105
Big books ticket requests: 500+(1) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Golden oldies ticket requests: 0
Books read: 8
Tasks completed: 7
Laura NT20.4 -Golden Oldie: Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Golden Oldie Pop TV Shows
Option C: Fantasy Island
read a book with "Fantasy" or "Supernatural" genre on the book's main GR page
God Emperor of Dune
Fantasy is a main page genre of this book.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 40
Suzanne VN15.9 March, April, May - Average book rating contains 3, 4, and or 5.
Time of My Life | Allison Winn Scotch - Avg. rating was 3.45 on the date I selected this book. Date was 3/21/16.
20.6 Eurovision Calling! | Option 2 - 4+ letter word from song must have matching title word.
The Storied LIFE of A.J. Fikry | Gabrielle Zevin - Matched word is LIFE. Line from the song is "And live your LIFE like there is no tomorrow, son."
Points this post: 35
Total points: 120
LAUREN JODI20.6 - Seasoned Reader: Val TX's Task: Eurovision Calling!
Option 4: Graham Norton
Death Comes To Kurland Hall by Catherine Lloyd
Name of guest from series 18: Catherine Zeta-Jones (episode 17)
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 140/875
Total Books Read: 10
Tasks Completed: 8/53
Reader name : Maya5.5 - Drowning Girl by Roy Lichtenstein
Read a book with the genre Sequential Art, comics or manga on the GR main page.
Book read: Batman: Hush, Vol. 1 by Jeph Loeb
Points this post : 5
Points total : 320
Total books read: 28
Total tasks completed: 24
Kristen IA5.5 - Drowning Girl by Roy Lichtenstein
Read a book with the genre Sequential Art, comics or manga on the GR main page.
Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman
10.6 - And Alan Rickman
Read a book on this list of The Literary Roles of Alan Rickman.
The Warden by Anthony Trollope
I listened to the audiobook and have linked to the MMPB edition
***1 Golden Oldie Ticket as this book was first published in 1855***
15.3. Still Flying.........
Option 2:
A. Read a book whose title/subtitle contains a word that matches one of the words from the titles of the songs on the Airplane's first album (when Anderson was with the band)Jefferson Airplane Takes Off.
Any word except articles (a, an, the) may be used, but the words must match exactly.
AND
B. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in JEFFERSON AIRPLANE. Middle initials can be disregarded. There must be at least 2 initials, however - a single name author will not work.
Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
“And” matches the song title “And I Like It”
I read an ebook and have linked to the PB edition
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Total Points this post: 30
Total Points: 100/875
Tasks Completed: 6/53
Books Read: 8
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 0
15.3. Still Flying.........Option 2: Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir by Jenny Lawson
Let's Pretend This Never Happened = song title Let's Get Together
author's initials (JL) can be found in JEFFERSON AIRPLANE
Total points: 155
Andy P.Task # 5.5 - Drowning Girl by Roy Lichtenstein
Read a book with the genre Sequential Art on the GR main page.
by Jamie Smart Sequential Art on main pagePoints this post: 5
Total points: 165
5.8 I was a rich man's playthingKitchen Privileges: A Memoir by Mary Higgins Clark
10.3 It's so surreal
The Manual of Detection by Jedediah Berry
10.4 Remembering David Bowie
The Songlines by Bruce Chatwin was #32 on list.
Today's total 25
Grand total 170
5.8 - I was a Rich Man’s Plaything by Eduardo PaolozziRead an autobiography or memoir- a non-fiction account of the author’s own life or experiences.
Books: A Memoir by Larry McMurtry
Task total=5
Grand total=205
Elizabeth B5.4
word in the title that ends in -ER
Steamroller, e-book only, already approved for length at line 2009 of the verification spreadsheet.
10.5
Take It Easy
The Only Easy Day the word is "easy"
25.6
I prefer plain M&Ms, so I did Option A
A2: single author with 7 letters in the last name (Gaskell) North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
A3:
, man on the coverPoints 40
Total 180
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Gabriella's Task: Time for CelebrationOption C, a book with a blue cover: Going to Bend by Diane Hammond
Points this post: 20
Total points: 180
Too busy reading and not enough posting! ;)10.2 - Andy Warhol: Read a book written by an author whose initials can be found in ANDY WARHOL.
I read The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World by Andrea Wulf.
Points: 10
15.9 - Three/Four/Five: Read a book whose average rating is made up of the numbers 3, 4, and 5.
I read These Is My Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901by Nancy E Turner. Average rating of 4.35.
Points: 15
20.1 - Group Read
I read The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro.
Points: 20
25.02 - Brooke TX's Task: ReadingGoals (2 books with total 600 page minimum)
*Option 1: I read A God in Ruins by Kate
Atkinson (480 pages PB, 2015 Locus Fantasy Novels Recommended Reading List).
*Option 3: I read See Me by Nicholas Sparks,
author #2 on my list with 14 books read (320 pages PB).
Points: 25
Points this post: 70
Total points to date: 70
Teresa JoTask 30.1 Schatzie's Task: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Book 1: Option C
The series and author are new to me and #1 in series: Kathleen Turner #1
Version Read: Kindle
No Turning Back
by Tiffany Snow
Book 2: Option D
Main page genre of "Travel": 1,778 users on 3/23/16
Version Read: Kindle
Eat, Pray, Love
by Elizabeth Gilbert
Totals
Points this Post: 30
Big Book Tickets: 2
Total Points: 120
Queenbee Darlene5.9 Triple Elvis 1963 by Andy Warhol: Book identified as #3 in a series
Benediction (Plainsong #3) by Kent Haruf Benediction
5 points
20.9 - Moderator's Pet: Seakbee's Task: Give Yourself Permission…: Option 3: Re-read
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikrey by Gabrielle Zevin The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
Love, Love, Loved it the first time and the second time!
20 points
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 70
Elizabeth PTask 5.4 - A Bigger Splash by Hockney
Book with word in title ending in ER
After You by Jojo Moyes
aftER
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 145
Total Tasks: 10
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 4
Total Books: 10
Read 6020.10 Group Read: The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro
I left a group note on the appropriate page.
Task Points: 20
Total points: 20
5.1 - Marilyn Diptych by Andy WarholUse of Weapons
5.4 - A Bigger Splash by David Hockney
Orbiting Jupiter (IL: MG+ - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 4.0)
15.3 - Still Flying.........
Option 2 - Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay ("And I Like It"; Elena Ferrante - JEFFERSON AIRPLANE)
15.4 - Towel Day
The Ghosts of Heaven by Marcus Sedgwick
20.3 - Best Review: mstan's Task: Returning to My Source of Inspiration...
Option 2 - The Wine-Dark Sea
20.4 - Golden Oldie: Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Golden Oldie Pop TV Shows
Option A - Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything (Everything)
Points in this post: 80
Points so far: 80
Tallulah A.20.9 - Moderator's Pet: Seakbee's Task: Give Yourself Permission…
2) Big Books: Read a book that is at least 500 pages.
Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward
Mass Market Paperback, 617 pages | Big Book ticket request
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Points this post: 20
Big Book ticket requests: 1
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Books read: 4
Tasks completed: 4
Total points to date: 35
Golden Oldies tickets: 1
Big Book tickets: 1
5.6 - Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? by Richard HamiltonI read This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz because it has 6 words in the title.
10.3 - It's So Surreal
I readAfter the Quake by Haruki Murakami - this book is on page 4.
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter: Pamela3265's Task: When Books Went to War
I picked option B (series A-04 on the list); I read Mama's Bank Account by Kathryn Forbes
Points this post: 35
Total points: 50
Karen D. Task 5.8 - I was a Rich Man’s Plaything by Eduardo Paolozzi
You Deserve a Drink: Boozy Misadventures and Tales of Debauchery - this is a memoir of parts of her life
Points this task: 5
Total points: 235
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 13
Bluegrass Pam 20.9 Give Yourself Permission
Option 6 - Title in all white or black
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare by G.K. Chesterton
Claiming 1 Golden Oldie Ticket. Book was originally published in 1908.
Points this post: 20 / Total Points: 70
GO this post: 1 / Total GO: 1
Jen UT20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Gabriella's Task: Time for Celebration
Option C - Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
Points this post: 20
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Total points: 95
Jen UT20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Gabriella's Task: Time for Celebration
Option C - Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
Points this post: 20
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Total points: 95
CHANDNI20.5 - Bigger is Better- Catherine T's Task: Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Book
Option 1: Read a book whose title (excluding sub-title) can be made up of ONLY the letters found in "Peter Blake Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band".
Bone & Bread by Saleema Nawaz
Peter Blake Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
[POINTS]
This Post: 20
Total Points: 170
Books Read: 14
Completed Tasks: 13
ASHLEY OZ5.6 - Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? by Richard Hamilton
Read a book with a TITLE of six or more words.
The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 16.0
10.6 - And Alan Rickman
Read a book on this list of The Literary Roles of Alan Rickman
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 44.0
POINTS
This Post: 15
Total Points: 95
Books Read: 9
Completed Tasks: 9
20.10 - Group ReadThe Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro
Comment in post 8 of the discussion thread.
Total points 40
SarahBR5.3 - Campbell’s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol
by Goldy Moldavsky As of the 24th of March this book has a 3.72 rating making it above the 3.5 minimum rating for this challenge.5.10 Self-portrait
For this challenge I chose the novella
by Rainbow Rowell as this book is only 96 pages I am claiming it for my one book allowed for being under 100 pages for a 5 point task.20.1 - Most Improved - MegSCL's task: Pick a card
I was given the 4 of Diamonds so I read
by Melissa Joan Hart This book is non fiction which was a requirement for Diamond and the main title has 4 words in it meeting the requirement for the number 420.6 Seasoned Reader: Val TX's Task: Eurovision Calling!
Option 2:
by Candace Cameron Bure The word Dancing can be found in the song completing the requirement for this task.20.8 - Nickels & Dimes: SpiderMac's task: Making It Worth Watching
Option 4: Before I die I want to travel and meet one of my best friends who I met on the internet.I read
by Jessica Love, it is about a girl driving her spring break interstate to meet one of her best friends she has only met online.20.9 - Moderator's Pet: Seakbee's Task: Give Yourself Permission…
Option 3:
by Stephanie Perkins I used this book as a re-read this year I needed something light to read following a break up and I thought some romance would be handy. Turns out it was not what I needed and I didn't enjoy the book as much this time around.30.1 - Schatzie’s Task: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Option 2:
by Jennifer Wright This book has two matching colored conversation hearts on the cover with a choice of multiple colors. fulfilling the task at hand.Option 4:
by Leila SalesThis book has Travel listed as a main page genre fulfulling the task.30.5 - Dlmrose's task: Call the Grammar Police
Option 2 :This Is Why You're Single by Laura Lane This book accomplishes the task of using a word that is commonly misspelled with you're
Option 3
by Jeffrey A. Barnes This book has the Title in Red as requested for the task accomplishing it.Points this post: 150
Total points to date: 180
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 0
Big Book ticket requests: 0
Books read: 12
Tasks completed: 9
20.4 -Golden Oldie: Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Golden Oldie Pop TV Shows Read ONE book from the following options. Indicate the option when you post.
Option C: Fantasy Island - For this option, read a book with "Fantasy" or "Supernatural" genre on the book's main GR page.
The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray - 819 pages - book is a Big Book for 1 ticket.
Points this post: 20
Big Book tickets this post: 1
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Points: 145
Books Read: 8
Tasks Complete: 7
Big Book tickets Total: 2
Golden Oldies Total: 0
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