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Bluegrass Pam10.2 - Andy Warhol
Initials can be found in Andy Warhol
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 105
SCHATZIE50.1: Perletwo's task: Primary Colors
Book 1: book set in South Carolina:
The House on Tradd Street
Book 2: book set in California:
Odd Thomas
Book 3: book on the Popular Social Justice Books list, pg. 2.
Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal
points this post: 50
CYNBAXTERTask # 5.08 – I was a Rich Man’s Plaything by Eduardo Paolozzi
Book 1: My Father, the Pornographer: A Memoir by Chris Offutt
Points this post: 5 points
Total points to date = 160 points
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 0
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 0
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 1
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes: SpiderMac's task: Making It Worth WatchingOption 2: State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
Orange Prize list - p. 1
Total points: 275
Jen UT15.4 - Towel Day
Option 2: The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
Points this post: 15
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Total points: 150
MEGSCL20.8 - Nickels & Dimes: SpiderMac's task: Making It Worth Watching
Option 2: read a book from the Women's Prize list - Orange Prize post 2013(winners or nominees) (page 1) Elizabeth Is Missing
25.3 - Whitnie I's Task: Celebrate Spring
Option 1: Read a book written by an author whose first and last name initials appear in the word OSTARA. Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit
Option 2: Read a NONFICTION book found on the Best Self Help Books list. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment on page 1.
TOTAL TO DATE
Points: 310
Big Book Tickets: 2
Golden Oldies: 1
Reader name: Daphne25.4 - Nick KY’s Task: Pop Voices
1: Good Minds Suggest
Simon Winchester
Outposts: Journeys to the Surviving Relics of the British Empire
2A: Book from authors list The Riddle of the Sands
Points this post: 25
Points Total: 760
10.7 - Happy Pi DayPI intact in author's name: The Life List by Lori Nelson Spielman
Points this post: 10
Total points: 370
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM15.4. Towel Day
I chose the 1 book option.
I read The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams (paperback). "Science Fiction" is the first genre on the main page and Douglas Adams's initials are in Douglas Adams (of course ;) )
20.4 - Golden Oldie: Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Golden Oldie Pop TV Shows
I chose Option A.
I read The Books That Changed My Life: Reflections by 100 Authors, Actors, Musicians, and Other Remarkable People edited by Bethanne Patrick. I matched "THAT" from the first stanza of the song.
Previous point total: 330
New points this post: 15+20
Total points: 365
New tasks completed in this post: 2
Total tasks: 21
GO tickets this post: 0
Total GO: 3
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 3
Kait30.1 - Schatzie’s Task: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Option B - A book with at least 2 items on the cover that are identical.
Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs -- Teacups on cover are identical -- Approved in help thread posts #116 & #117
Option C - A 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.
Against the Wall by Rebecca Zanetti -- #1 in the Maverick Montana series which is a new to me series; Title is three words long; I read the kindle ebook edition, here is the paperback: Against the Wall
Points This Post: 30
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Golden Oldies This Post: 0
Total Points: 190
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Total Golden Oldies: 0
20.1 - Most Improved - MegSCL's task: Pick a cardHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling, a BIG BOOK with 759 pages
I drew the 6 of Hearts
Shelved as Young Adult; title has six words
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 34.0
POINTS: 250
perletwo25.6- Robin ♥'s Task: Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hands - Option B-1 Who is your favorite M&M character? Yellow, Green or Orange. Choose your color and read a book from the first 5 pages of that color list.
Linger is on p. 1 of the green list.
Option B-3: **Read a book with a female on the cover. You must be able to see at least from the head to the waist or the full body. Obvious facial or body features must be seen to determine it is a female. No silhouettes,shadows etc.
The SelectionPoints this task: 25
Total points: 600
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 2
Big Book ticket requests: 0
Books read: 44
Tasks completed: 33
Reader Name: Daphne10.10 - Tournament of Books
The 2016 Tournament of Books Longlist
The State We're In: Maine Stories
Points this post: 10
Points Total: 770
Reader name: Martha50.1 - Perletwo's Task: Primary Colours
Book 1 - a book with a cover that has a red background
Rhumba
Book 2 - a book set at least 50% in a 'blue' U.S. state
Allegiant set in Chicago, Illinois
*Allegiant is a Big Book (592 pages). Claiming 1 BB ticket*
Book 3 - A book from the list of Popular Social Justice books
The Color Purple found on page 22 of the Popular Social Justice list
30.6 Donna Jo's Task: Making a Name for Yourself
Part A
The last letter of my reader name is A, so I've done Option 1
Option 1: A book by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter
The Other Me I read the Kindle edition and there isn't a Mass Market Paperback edition, so I've linked to the first available Paperback on the list
Part B
As my Part A book was 301-500 pages long (368), I've done Option 4
Option 4: Read a book with a title that contains two or more of the following words - A, An, The, And, If, But. The same word may be used more than once.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - The/The
Points this post: 80
Points total: 80
Big Book Tickets this post: 1
Big Book Tickets Total: 1
Reader name: Martha25.5 Andy P's Task: Symmetry
Book 1: A book written by an author who has the same number of letters in his or her first and last name
Reasons to Stay Alive Matt = 4, Haig = 4
Book 2: A book whose title consists of words of the same number of letters. Titles must be at least two words long.
Everything, Everything Everything = 10, Everything = 10
Points this post: 25
Points total: 105
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Big Book Tickets Total: 1
Kathy G.30.4 - Jonquil's Task: Every Letter Counts
Book 1--
My title-- 7 letters then 8 letters
Digital Fortress by Dan Brown
Book 2---
My title- 4 letters then 3 letters
Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier
Total Points- 135
Total Tasks- 7
Karen D. Task 30.4 - Jonquil's Task: Every Letter Counts
Book one: Three Wishes
Book two: The Ex
points this task: 30
Total points: 445
Tasks completed: 23
Books read: 29
Carla15,9 Three/Four/Five
I read Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys. The Goodreads rating is 3.55.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 35
Oma122925.4 - Nick KY’s Task: Pop Voices
Book 1. Read any book (not necessarily the highlighted one) written by any of the Good Minds authors.
REQUIRED: Give the date (month and year) your author was interviewed and the page on which they can be found in the Good Minds section.
The Last Guardian by Eoin Colfer
AR Information-IL: UG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 16.0
The author Eoin Cofler's interview was found on page 7 of the Good Minds Section. He was interviewed in October of 2009.
Book 2. -I chose Option A-Read any one of the books mentioned by the author.
The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
I am claiming The War of the Worlds as a Golden Oldie book as it was published in 1898.
Total Points--225/875
Completed Tasks--17/53
GO Books (2)
Big Books 500-750 pages (); 750+pages()
SpiderMac5.8 I was a Rich Man’s Plaything by Eduardo Paolozzi
Read an autobiography or memoir.
I read You're Never Weird on the Internet by Felicia Day
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15.9 Three/Four/Five
Read a book whose average rating is made up of the numbers 3, 4, and 5.
I read Gunnerkrigg Court, Vol. 2: Research by Thomas Siddell
It has a 4.43 rating. 4.17.16
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15.10 Batter up!
Read a book set at least 50% in one of the countries listed.
I read The Monster of Florence by Douglas Preston
The setting of this book is Florence, Italy. Italy is one of the listed countries.
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25.6 Robin ♥'s Task: Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hands
This is a two book, all fiction task. I am a peanut lover. I used Plan B and chose option B-2 and option B-3.
Book 1 – Option B-2 - Read a book by a single author with 5 letters in the first or last name.
I read Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery by Kurtis J. Wiebe
Wiebe has five letters.
Book 2 – Option B-3 - Read a book with a female on the cover.
I read The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff
This book cover was approved in message 43 of help thread.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Points this post: 60
Golden oldies this post: 0
Big book tickets this post: 0
Points total: 315/875
Golden oldies total: 4
Big book ticket total: 0
Tasks completed: 25/53
Books read: 28
Karen D. Task 5.10 Self-portrait
Read a book of your choice.
Zac and Mia
Points this task: 5
Total points: 450
Tasks completed: 24
Books read: 30
Karen D. Task 5.3 - Campbell’s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol
Read a book with a "good" rating of 3.5 or above.
The End of Days - Rating is 3.75 at 2:30EST, 4/18
Points this task: 5
Total points: 455
Tasks completed: 25
Books read: 31
MegD 20.8 - Nickels & Dimes: SpiderMac's task: Making It Worth Watching
Option4-Before I die, I want to visit Japan and eat myself silly. I read Rice, Noodle, Fish: Deep Travels Through Japan's Food Culture which is a travelogue of the history and personal stories behind the traditional, and not so traditional, food in Japan.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 120
Total Books Read: 7
Tasks Completed: 6
Andy P.Task # 15.8. It's Magic
read a book with "Magical Realism" as a GR main page genre.
by Charles Lambert Magical Realism (14 users)Points this post: 15
Total points: 405
LAUREN JODI5.7 - Flag by Jasper Johns
A Midnight Dance by Lila DiPasqua
Retellings genre on the main page - Confirmed in post #20 of the task help thread
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 380/875
Total Books Read: 31
Tasks Completed: 24/53
Task 15.10 – Batter UpSet at least 50% in one of these countries: NICARAGUA
Belli recounts her decades as a senior member of the Sandinistas fighting for democracy in Nicaragua.
The Country Under My Skin:A Memoir of Love and War
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This Post: 15 points
Total points to date: 115 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier): 0
Big Books Read: (1) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 1
Reader Name Chrissy20.4 Golden Oldie: Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Golden Oldie Pop TV Shows
Option B For this option, read a book in which a senior citizen woman, roughly 60 or older, is a very prominent character.
I listened to the audiobook The Body in the Library
**The Body in the Library is a Golden Oldie (first published in 1942). I claim one GO ticket.**
MMP for reference: The Body in the Library
how it fits: main character Miss Marple
Points this post: 20
Total points: 85
GO Ticket: 1
REPOST ONLY for Big Book ticketTask 30.6 – Donna Jo – Making a Name For Yourself
Using Option C – ONE Book Option – a book over 650 pages that meets any of the requirements
Requirement 3 – ONE-word title
Roots
I listened to the audio. The MMP has no page number; the most popular Paperback has 729 pages Roots: The Saga of an American Family
+ + +BIG BOOK TICKET - 729 pages + + +
Mai5.8 - I was a Rich Man’s Plaything by Eduardo Paolozzi
Read an autobiography or memoir
Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 335
Tasks Completed: 19
Books Read: 24
Golden Oldies: 11
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20.1 - Most Improved Player - MegSCL - Pick a cardI drew the Jack of Clubs -Historical Fiction or Contemporary or Horror with "J" in the title
Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade by Diana Gabaldon - J in John
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 35/875
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
Golden Oldies 0
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
Kait5.5 - Drowning Girl by Roy Lichtenstein
A book with the genre Sequential Art, comics or manga on the GR main page.
Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 6 by Hiromu Arakawa -- Sequential Art > Manga on main page with 1,294 users
Points This Post: 5
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Golden Oldies This Post: 0
Total Points: 195
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Total Golden Oldies: 0
10.8 - Hey, Einstein!March 14 is Albert Einstein's birthday. Einstein won the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics and his work had a large influence on the philosophy of science. In honor of Einstein, read a book with the main page genre "Science" or "Philosophy."
Come to the Edge by Christina Haag has the main page genre “Science”.
This Post
Points: 10
Tasks Posted: 1
Books Posted: 1
Pages Read: 304
Total
Points: 140
Tasks Posted: 8
Books Posted: 10
Pages Read: 2,894
Pamela32655.10 Self-portrait
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Golden Oldie - First published in 1847
30.1 - Schatzie’s Task: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Option B:
by Lee Tobin McClain - The windows are identicalOption C:
by Rhonda Gibson - Saddles & Spurs series #1 - This series is new to me.Points this post: 35
Total Points: 405
Golden Oldie books this post: 1
Total Golden Oldie books:
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
25.6- Robin ♥'s Task: Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your HandsMy favorite is Peanut: two different options from Plan B
Option B-2: Read a book by a single author with 5 letters in the first OR last name.
by Renee Patrick. There are 5 letters in Renee
Option B-3: Read a book with a female on the cover.
Book was approved in Message 2 of Help Thread
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POINTS
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 330
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
Tasks Completed: 23
BB Total: 2
Queenbee Darlene30.1 Schatzie’s Task: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Option A: R E D B L U E in title: A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler A Spool of Blue Thread
Option B: At least 2 items on cover that are identical: Family Ties by Danielle Steele
There are 3 identical eggs on the cover30 points
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 170
Task 15.8 It's Magic Read a book with "Magical Realism" as a GR genre.
Verified: HERE
The Storyteller (1987) by Mario Vargas Llosa; translated from Spanish by Helen Lane; (Paperback 246 pages)
165 + 15 = 180
Tasks Completed: 16
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 165 + 15 = 180
Books read: 17
Pages read: 5,231
Read but not claimed: 03
Goodreads Authors: 05
Golden Oldies: 02
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
perletwo5.2 - Whaam! by Roy Lichtenstein - Read a book with a word from this list of onomatopoeia in the title or subtitle. You may use any word from the 25 pages (no x page) Plurals, possessives and variations that preserve the meaning of the word work.
The Cuckoo's Calling
Points this task: 05
Total points: 605
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 2
Big Book ticket requests: 0
Books read: 45
Tasks completed: 34
25.3 - Whitnie I's Task: Celebrate SpringOption 1: Read a book written by an author whose first and last name initials appear in the word OSTARA.
I read My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira.
Option 2: Read a NONFICTION book found on the Best Self Help Books list.
I read On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King found on page one of list.
Points this post: 25
Total points to date: 165
Creynard25.4 - Nick KY’s Task: Pop Voices
Book 1: Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling is on page 1 of Good Minds.
She was interviewed Sept. 2015.
Book 2/Option A: Bossypants by Tina Fey
Suggested by Mindy Kaling.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 325
Catherine TTask 20.8 - Making It Worth Watching
option 2 - read a book from the Women's Prize list (post 2013)
The Green Road by Anne Enright
2016 longlist nominee
JUKKA15.3. Still Flying.........
Option 1:
Book A: Book whose title has a word from a song title on Jefferson Airplane Takes Off
Sweet Silver Blues by Glen Cook, the word is "Blues" from the song "Blues from an Airplane".
Book B: Book whose author's initials are in JEFFERSON AIRPLANE.
Deadpool Classic, Vol. 1 by Fabian Nicieza
Points this post: 15
Big Books this post: 0
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Points: 175/875
Total Books Read: 16
Tasks Completed: 15/53
Big Books Total: 2
Golden Oldies Total: 0
Delicious Dee25.2 - Brooke TX's Task: #ReadingGoals
3. #OldFavorites - Doing It Over - Catherine Bybee - ranked 73 on the most read list with 7 books (now 62nd with 8 book); ARC of her newest due out this week
4. #NewBooks - The Kiss on Castle Road - first published Jan 1, 2016; new to me author
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 380
25.7 - Dakimel's Task: Sibling and Niece SeasonA: My big brother is a vegetarian actuary. Read a book written by an author whose initials all appear in VEGETARIANACTUARY.
I read: O scena din viata unui pictor calator
Author: Cesar Aira
B. His older daughter studies urban gardening. Read a book with the genre “Urban,” “Urban Fantasy,” or “Gardening” on its main book page.
I read: Shadowfever
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Points this task: 25
Total points: 235
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 2
Big Book ticket requests: 2
Books read: 13
Tasks completed: 11
5.10 Self-portrait Choose your own masterpiece. Read a book of your choice
Psihologia oamenilor fericiti
Points this task: 5
Total points: 240
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 2
Big Book ticket requests: 2
Books read: 14
Tasks completed: 12
LAUREN JODI10.2 - Andy Warhol
Author initials in ANDY WARHOL
A Grave Matter by Anna Lee Huber
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 390/875
Total Books Read: 32
Tasks Completed: 25/53
LAUREN JODI20.10 - Group Read
Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson
Posted in comment #25 in the book discussion thread.
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 410/875
Total Books Read: 33
Tasks Completed: 26/53
loafer15.3. Still Flying.........
Option 2 Read one book that satisfies both criteria for option 1.
Watership Down by Richard Adams
word = DOWN (song = "Bringing Me Down" side 1, #3)
Author Initials: Jefferson Airplane
AR bookfinder: IL: UG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 25.0
points: 15
total: 280
BB: 1
GO: 5
tasks completed: 18
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Gabriella's Task: Time for CelebrationOption A: read a book considered "historical fiction"
The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
Points this post: 20
Total: 60
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1984 by George Orwell - #1 on listopia
1 x GOLDEN OLDIES (pub. 1949)
15.4. Towel Day
Option 2: "fantasy" on book page AND B. author's initials can be found in DOUGLAS ADAMS.
Sea Hearts by Margo Lanagan
20.3 - Best Review: mstan's Task: Returning to My Source of Inspiration...
Option 3: Read a book by an author who is new to you this season.
Raelia (The Medoran Chronicles #2) by Lynette Noni
Author is NEW to me this season & claimed task 20.5 with a book by this author
Post Total: 45
Goldien Oldies: 6
Bigger is Better: 5
Season Total: 390