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message 2301: by Blueberry (new)

Blueberry (blueberry1) | 465 comments Blueberry

10.9 Read a book written by an author whose first and last initials are the same.

Three-Day Town by Margaret Maron

Pts: 10
Total pts: 150
Books read: 8


message 2302: by Blueberry (new)

Blueberry (blueberry1) | 465 comments Blueberry

15.9 Read a book whose average rating is made up of the numbers 3, 4, and 5.

The Secret Chord

Rating is 3.55 on 5/14.

Pts: 15
Total pts: 165


message 2303: by Blueberry (last edited May 14, 2016 07:58PM) (new)

Blueberry (blueberry1) | 465 comments Blueberry

25.7
opt. A Read a book written by an author whose initials all appear in VEGETARIANACTUARY.
Voracious: A Hungry Reader Cooks Her Way through Great Books by Cara Nicoletti


opt. C Read a book with a digit (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) on the cover.

13½ by Nevada Barr 13½

Pts: 25
Total pts: 190


message 2304: by Kristen (new)

Kristen (kristenia) | 1119 comments Kristen IA


5.1 - Marilyn Diptych by Andy Warhol
Read a book by an author who, at the time you select your book, is deceased.
Night Passage by Robert B. Parker
(Robert B. Parker passed away 1/18/2010)

I read an ebook and have linked to the PB edition

5.2 - Whaam! by Roy Lichtenstein
Read a book with a word from this list of onomatopoeia in the title or subtitle.
Drop Shot by Harlan Coben
(Drop is the word on the list)

I listened to an audiobook and have linked to the MMPB edition

10.3 - It's So Surreal
Read a book found on the first 5 pages of the Popular Surreal Books list.
Required: State which page the book can be found on when you post.
The Giver by Lois Lowry– Page 4 of the list
Children’s Genre - IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 7.0

I listened to an audiobook and have linked to the MMPB edition

10.5 - Glenn Frey, Too
In memory of this accomplished singer, songwriter, and music producer, 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 the band's first single, Take It Easy. Words must match exactly.
Required: Identify the word you used when you post.
Baby Proof by Emily Giffin

Baby is the matching word

15.4. Towel Day

A. Read a book with the main page genre science fiction or fantasy (standalone or embedded)
B. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in DOUGLAS ADAMS. Middle initials can be disregarded.

Option 2
Read one book that satisfies both criteria for option 1.
The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen (fantasy genre)
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Total Points this post: 45
Total Points: 445/875
Tasks Completed: 26/53
Books Read: 35
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 1


message 2305: by Amanda A (last edited May 14, 2016 08:44PM) (new)

Amanda A | 614 comments REPOST

10.6 - And Alan Rickman
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
AR Bookfinder: IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 18.0

15.3. Still Flying.........
Book A (Road): The Mother Road by Meghan Quinn
Book B: Wrenched by Emma James
(Added pages for paperback version per Amazon)

25.2 - Brooke TX's Task: #ReadingGoals
Option 3: A Girl's Guide to Moving On by Debbie Macomber, #5, 27
Book is new to me
Option 4: He Will Be My Ruin by K.A. Tucker
K.A. Tucker is a new to me author and the book is also new to me


message 2306: by Pam (new)

Pam (bluegrasspam) Bluegrass Pam

Task 30.2 Peering Really Close at the World


Option 1: A Very Short Introduction book
Metaphysics: A Very Short Introduction by Stephen Mumford

Option 2: On Microhistory List (page 1 #27 as of 5/14)
Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded by Simon Winchester

Points this post: 30
Total Points: 240


message 2307: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2632 comments 30.6 - Donna Jo's Task--Making a Name for Yourself


Part A. The last letter of my Readerboard Name is S.
Option 2, a book by an author whose first and last initials are adjacent letters in the alphabet: Dead Connection by Alafair Burke, 336 pages

Part B. The book in part A had 336 pages.
Option 4, a book with a title that contains the word "the" twice: The Year the Lights Came On by Terry Kay, 352 pages

Points this post: 30
Total points: 575


message 2308: by Sandi (new)

Sandi Barnes | 549 comments Sandi
Completed Tasks

5.10 - Self-portrait

Book of choice. Can be main page genre of children's where the book is not found in AR Bookfinder, which is the case with this book.

Kindle edition I read: Dr. Fuddle and the Gold Baton
Paperback edition: Dr. Fuddle and the Gold Baton

20.10 - Group Reads

Read one of this season's group read picks and post in the book's discussion thread. I read The Buried Giant and posted in thread at post #27 --- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


**SUMMARY**
Previous points earned: 425
Points this post: 25
Total Points to date: 450


message 2309: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

Robin (Saturndoo) (robinsaturndoo) Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥

30.5 Dlmrose's task: Call the Grammar Police
Option 2. Commonly confused: Read a book with one of these most commonly confused words in the TITLE: They’re, Their, There, Your, You’re, Its, It’s. Subtitles are excluded. Words must match exactly--Your: A Day to Pick Your Own Cotton
Option 3. March 8 is National Proofreading Day. Break out the red pen! Read a book with the entire TITLE in Red on the cover:The Look of Love

A Day to Pick Your Own Cotton (Shenandoah Sisters, #2) by Michael R. Phillips The Look of Love by Sarah Jio

Points Earned This Post:30

Points Achieved to Date: 820
GO Tickets:
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 2310: by Robin (Saturndoo) (last edited May 15, 2016 12:54AM) (new)

Robin (Saturndoo) (robinsaturndoo) Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥

50 Point Task

Book 1 Set in Georgia: Peaches
Book 2 Set in New York:Dark Lover
Book 3 book from Popular Social Justice Books--Page 5:The Vagina Monologues

Peaches (Peaches, #1) by Jodi Lynn Anderson Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler

Points Earned This Post:50

Points Achieved to Date: 870
GO Tickets:
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 2311: by Cat (new)

Cat (cat_uk) | 3382 comments Catherine T

Task 20.10 - Group Reads

read & comment on one of the books
Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson
Message #50: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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total points: 865


message 2312: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4447 comments Task 20.2 – Rookie at the Top – Gabriela – Time For a Celebration

Option A – Historical Fiction on main page

Glory over Everything: Beyond The Kitchen House


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This Post: 20 points
Total points to date: 265 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier): 1
Big Books Read: (1) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 1


message 2313: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4447 comments Task 30.1 – Schatzie – Happy Birthday Dr Seuss!

Option B – The Cat in the Hat – 2 identical items on cover
The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom (columns on either side of porch, bottom panel)

Option D – Oh! The Places You’ll Go - Travel on main page
The Road to Little Dribbling
I listened to the audio / Paperback: The Road to Little Dribbling


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This Post: 30 points
Total points to date: 295 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier): 1
Big Books Read: (1) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 1


message 2314: by Christine (last edited May 15, 2016 06:07AM) (new)

Christine (inhalesbookslikepopcorn) | 88 comments Reader name Chrissy


Repost post 1530

I would like to switch books...

5.4 -A Bigger Splash by David Hockney
title or subtitle ends in - ER

I would like to replace Sleeping Murder with Prideless: A Copper Creek Pack Prequel

Subtite -er: copper



10.7 Happy Pi Day

I listened to the audiobook of

Sleeping Murder pi is intact in sleeping

Link to MMPB: Sleeping Murder

Go tickets total remains the same

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points +10
Total points 440
Total GO 5
Total Big Book Tickets (1) 500pg


message 2315: by Gayla (new)

Gayla Bassham (sophronisba) | 64 comments 25.4 Nick KY's Task: Pop Voices

Book 1: Read any book written by any of the Good Minds authors.

If the River Was Whiskey, T. C. Boyle

T. C. Boyle was interviewed in January 2011 (page 6).

Book 2: Read a nonfiction book about any musician who was alive on the date of Book 1's first publication.

Heavier Than Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobain, Charles R. Cross

If the River Was Whiskey was published on May 1, 1990. Heavier than Heaven is about Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of Nirvana, who lived from 1967 to 1994.

Points this post: 25
Total points: 395/875
Total tasks: 30/52


message 2316: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (bookwrm526) | 2108 comments Bookwrm526

Task #50.1 - Primary Colors
Book 1 - Read a book set at least 50% in a "red" state. I read The Resurrectionist by Matthew Guinn, which is set in South Carolina.

Book 2 - Read a book set at least 50% in a "blue" state. I read Dark Lava by Toby Neal, which is set in Hawaii.

Book 3 - Read a book from the list Popular Social Justice Books. I read Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay, found on page 1 of the list.

Points this post: 50
Total points so far: 565


message 2317: by Susan (new)

Susan | 217 comments Susan W.

15.4 Towel Day

I did option two: Read a book with the main page genre fantasy or science fiction, and whose author's initials can be found in DOUGLAS ADAMS

I read The Spider's War by Daniel Abraham

Fantasy is a main page genre and DA are in DOUGLAS ADAMS

Points this post: 15
Total Points: 200


message 2318: by Ems Loves to Read (new)

Ems Loves to Read (esondie) | -33 comments Emsreviewsbooks

10.5 - Glenn Frey, Too

I read Mind Games by Kiersten White. My word is MIND.

Points this post: 10
Total Points: 545
Books Read: 44
Tasks Complete: 34


message 2319: by Trish (last edited May 15, 2016 11:31AM) (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 3675 comments trishhartuk

25.1 Sandy’s Task: As suggested by Katy - Fact and Fiction

Book 1: Read a book with the genre "Historical Fiction" on its main page.

War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy
Set during the Napoleonic Wars and shelved as Historical Fiction by 1,113 users
Read the kindle edition. PB reference edition here
Golden Oldie: War & Peace was first published in 1865
(Really) Big Book: 1,273pg (which I believe earns 3 tickets)

Book 2: Read a nonfiction book that is about the same era (same general time and place) as Book 1.

The Napoleonic Wars, 1803-1815, David Gates

Points this Task: 25
Books Read: 2
Golden Oldie: 1 (War & Peace)
(Really) Big Book: Yes - 1,273pg (3 tickets I believe)

Total Points: 505
Tasks Completed: 22
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Books: >1,000 x 1 (3 tickets); >750 x 0 (0 tickets), >500 x 0 (0 tickets)
Total BB tickets: 3


message 2320: by Nick (new)

Nick (doily) | 3392 comments Nick KY

5.9 Triple Elvis. I read The Dream Stalker by Margaret Coel, # 3 in the Wind River Reservation Series.

15.7 Tax Time! I read Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt by Michael Lewis, with “Finance” as a GR genre, embedded.

15.8 Magic! I read Palimpsest by Catherynne M. Valente, with “Magical Realism” as a GR genre.

Points This Post: 35
Total Points So Far: 675


message 2321: by Adria (new)

Adria 20.1 - Most Improved - MegSCL's task: Pick a card

I drew a king of clubs and I chose historical fiction with a K in the title.

Brooklyn

20.3 - Best Review: mstan's Task: Returning to My Source of Inspiration...

I chose Option 1: read a book by Elena Ferrante

My Brilliant Friend

Points this post: 40
Total points: 175


message 2322: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 30.2 - Daphne's task: Peering really close at the world.

Option 1. Pick a book from the collection Very Short Introductions
The Tudors A Very Short Introduction by John Guy by
John Guy (#21 on list, I think)

Option 3 Read a book shelved at least 4 times under Microbiology from this list Popular Microbiology Books
Deadly Companions How Microbes Shaped Our History by Dorothy H. Crawford by Dorothy H. Crawford # 8 on list shelved 5 times as Microbiology

Points this post: 30
Total points: 820


message 2323: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 5.10 Self-portrait

Read a book of your choice
The Girl From the Train by Irma Joubert by Irma Joubert

Points this post: 5
Total points: 825


message 2324: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (ebpnd17) | 812 comments Elizabeth P

Task 25.2 - #Reading Goals
Option 3: Book by Goodreads Most Read Authors

Falling for Gracie by Susan Mallery

Susan Mallery is tied for #1 on my most read authors with 42 books read.

Option 4: Book first published in 2016 by new to me author

Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton

Published March 8, 2016. This author is new to me.


Task 25.6 - Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hands
I did the Peanuts Plan

Peanuts Option Two: Book by single author with 5 letters in first or last name

The Rose and the Dagger by Renee Ahdieh
Renee has 5 letters

Peanuts Option Three: Book with a female on the cover

Devil in Winter (Wallflowers, #3) by Lisa Kleypas by Lisa Kleypas

Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 280
Total Tasks: 19
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 14
Total Books: 22


message 2325: by Cat (new)

Cat (cat_uk) | 3382 comments Catherine T

Task 10.10 - Tournament of Books

read a book on the ToB longlist
Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff


message 2326: by Karen Michele (new)

Karen Michele Burns (klibrary) | 2062 comments Partial repost 2338

25.2 - Brooke TX's Task: #ReadingGoals

Both books are new to me: 600 pages+ (1443 pages)

2. #TooLong: I'm also trying to clear out some of the books that have been clogging up my TBR.

B: one of the 10 longest* books on your to-read list.

From my Spring 16 TBR

Paris by Edward Rutherfurd 809 pages

3. #OldFavorites: Henning Mankell #10 on list, 8 books read

Firewall by Henning Mankell 534 pages

+25 Points

Total Repost: 25
Grand Total: 620


message 2327: by Paula (new)

Paula S (paula_s) | 642 comments PAULA S

25.3 - Whitnie I's Task: Celebrate Spring
Option 1: Fer-de-Lance by Rex Stout, RS in OSTARA.
Option 2: Konsten att vara kvinna, book 2 on page 4 of the Best Self Help Books list. .

25.5 - Andy P's Task: Symmetry
Book 1: Till minnet av Janet by Nevil Shute, 5 letters in first and last name.
Book 2: Fool Moon, 4 letters in each word in the title.

30.6 - Donna Jo's Task--Making a Name for Yourself
Part A: The last letter of my Readerboard name is S. I should do Option 2: Read a book by an author whose first and last initials are adjacent letters in the alphabet, in either order
De döda fiskarna by Stieg Trenter, initials ST.
Part B: If your Part A book had 100-300 pages read a book with a one, two or three word TITLE. My part A book had 255 pages.
The Rose Rent. 3 word title.


50.1 - Perletwo's task: Primary Colors
Book 1-Red: All the Bright Places takes place in the red state of Indiana
Book 2-Blue: City of Bones takes place in the blue state of New York
Book 3-Green: The Bluest Eye from page 3 on the Popular Social Justice Books list


message 2328: by Tien (new)

Tien (tiensblurb) | 2304 comments 10.3 - It's So Surreal
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare by G.K. Chesterton
Page 1
1x GOLDEN OLDIES (pub. 1908)


15.2. I'm Not Answering my Phone until December
Book 1. Read a NONFICTION book with the main page genre politics
The Fictional Woman by Tara Moss

Book 2. Read a book with "dystopia" as a main page genre.
Nirvana (Nirvana #1) by J.R. Stewart

15.3. Still Flying.........
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.
They Do It With Mirrors (Miss Marple #6) by Agatha Christie
word: It from the song title, "And I Like It"

B. read a book whose author's initials can be found in JEFFERSON AIRPLANE. Middle initials can be disregarded.
Black Rock White City by A.S. Patric
author initial found in jefferSon AirPlane

15.5. No More Snow
Stella Miles Franklin: A Biography by Jill Roe
SPRING in Stella franklIN bioGRaPhy
1 x Bigger is Better (720 pages)

30.4 - Jonquil's Task: Every Letter Counts
Book 1 This book title has longer and longer words.
Winter Journey by Diane Armstrong
Winter - 6 letters
Journey - 7 letters

Book 2 This book title has shorter and shorter words.
Worst Case (Michael Bennett #3) by James Patterson & {author:Michael Ledwidge]
Worst - 5 letters
Case - 4 letters


Post Total: 85
Goldien Oldies: 9
Bigger is Better: 6
Season Total: 675



message 2329: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

10.3 - It's So Surreal
Shades of Grey - found on pg 2 of popular surreal books (right at the very bottom)


Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 645


message 2330: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (perletwo) | 1586 comments perletwo


20.1 - Most Improved - MegSCL's task: Pick a card -
First, draw a random card. >The suit you draw determines the book genre. One of the listed genres must be present on the book's main page genre list…. >Hearts: Romance or Young Adult or Mystery >If you draw a court card you need to find the letter: J for Jack, Q for Queen, K for King somewhere in the title or subtitle.

I drew the King of Hearts.


Once a Crooked Man (crooKed for King; mystery main page genre)



Points this task: 20
Total points: 840
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 5
Big Book ticket requests: 0
Books read: 66
Tasks completed: 49


message 2331: by Sadayo (new)

Sadayo | 63 comments 10.3 - It's So Surreal
I read The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (Page 1 of Popular Surreal Books list.)
Points this task: 10

and

25.5 - Andy P's Task: Symmetry (2 books from 2 options)
I read The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help by Amanda Palmer and
The Job by Janet Evanovich
Points this task: 25

Total points to date: 335


message 2332: by Sandy, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Sandy | 16893 comments Mod
Congratulations, Catherine T! Task 30.9 in the Summer 2016 challenge is yours.


message 2333: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (ebpnd17) | 812 comments Elizabeth P

Task 25.2 - REPOST

Option 3: Book by Goodreads Most Read Authors

Falling for Gracie by Susan Mallery

Susan Mallery is tied for #1 on my most read authors with 42 books read.

This book is new to me and has 360 pages
Link: Les amants du scandale

Option 4: Book first published in 2016 by new to me author

Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton

Published March 8, 2016. This author is new to me and so is the book. It has 358 pages.
Link: Rebel of the Sands

Total Pages: 618

Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 280
Total Tasks: 19
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 14
Total Books: 22


message 2334: by Kaity (new)

Kaity | 358 comments Kait

25.2 - Brooke TX's Task: #ReadingGoals
Option 2 B - A book that is one of the 10 longest on your to-read list.
Allegiant by Veronica Roth -- When sorted by number of pages on my GR to read shelf, Allegiant was #7; 544 pages; This book is new to me

Allegiant qualifies for 1 BB Ticket at 544 pages.

Option 3 - A book that is new to you by one of the authors on your Goodreads Most Read Authors list.
Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan -- Sarah Morgan is ranked #22 with 4 books read; This book is new to me

600 pages combined minimum: Allegiant (544 pages) + Doukakis's Apprentice (192 pages) = 736 pages total



Points This Post: 25
Big Book Tickets This Post: 1
Golden Oldies This Post: 0

Total Points: 395
Total Big Book Tickets: 2
Total Golden Oldies: 0


message 2335: by Kassandra (new)

Kassandra | 27 comments Kassandra

Task #20.4: Golden Oldie: Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Golden Oldie Pop TV Shows
# books required: 1

Option A:
Read a book with a word at least 4 letters long from Glenn Frey's "Smuggler's Blues" in the Title
Book read: Blood Lies by Daniel Kalla
Author: Daniel Kalla
Required info: Word from song in title: "blood"


Task #20.6: Seasoned Reader: Val TX's Task: Eurovision Calling!
# books required: 1

Option 2:
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"
Book read: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1) by Stieg Larsson
Author: Stieg Larsson
Required info: Word from song: "with"


Points this post: 40

Total points: 120



message 2336: by Mai (new)

Mai (jeanphoenix) | 763 comments Mai

20.4 -Golden Oldie: Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Golden Oldie Pop TV Shows

Option C: Read a book with "Fantasy" or "Supernatural" genre

Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 400
Tasks Completed: 24
Books Read: 31
Golden Oldies: 13


message 2337: by Christine (new)

Christine | 917 comments Christine V

5.3 - Campbell’s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol
The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl Rating 4.04 on May 15, 2016

I read the indicated audio edition. Link to top Paperback (no MMP available)

Points this post: 5

Total points: 210
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 15
Golden Oldies: 8
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=1)


message 2338: by Lisa M (new)

Lisa M | 58 comments Lisa NZ

25.1 - Sandy's task as suggested by Katy: Fact and Fiction
Book 1: Read a book with the genre "Historical Fiction" on its main page.

I read The Regeneration Trilogy by Pat Barker
* The Regeneration Trilogy is a big book with 898 pages. I claim 2 BB tickets *

Book 2: Read a nonfiction book that is about the same era (same general time and place) as Book 1.

I read Goodbye to All That by Robert Graves which is a memoir about WW1 in Britain and France by one of the characters that appears in The Regeneration Trilogy. This was a primary source for the novel.

* [Goodbye to All That|55428] was first published in 1929 I claim 1 Golden Oldie Ticket *

Points this post: 25
Total points: 100
Golden Oldie tickets: 1
Big Book tickets: 4
Tasks Completed: 5


message 2339: by Donna M (new)

Donna  M 20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Gabriella's Task: Time for Celebration

Choose ONE of the following options.
REQUIRED: State which option you chose when you post.

Option A - April 8 is the birthday of my "one and only" and History is one of her favorite subjects. Read a book with a genre on its main book page that contains "History" or "Historical".

I read The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder by Charles Graeber . “History” is listed as a genre on this book’s main page.

This Post
Points: 20
Tasks Posted: 1
Books Posted: 1
Pages Read: 320

Total
Points: 225
Tasks Posted: 13
Books Posted: 15
Pages Read: 4,207


message 2340: by Donna M (new)

Donna  M 20.6 - Seasoned Reader: Val TX's Task: Eurovision Calling!

To celebrate the 61st edition of the world’s longest-running song competition, read ONE book from the option of your choice:
Indicate the option when you post.

Option 4. To acknowledge his 8th year involved with the contest, read a book by an author who shares a first, middle or last name with either Graham Norton himself or a guest from the past series of his show. That would be Series 18. You may use a member from a band that has appeared.

REQUIRED: State the name you chose. If you are using a band member include a reference link to the band.


I read Kitchens of the Great Midwest. The author, J. Ryan Stradal , shares a name with Ryan Reynolds who was a guest on the 17th Episode of season 18.

This Post
Points: 20
Tasks Posted: 1
Books Posted: 1
Pages Read: 310

Total
Points: 245
Tasks Posted: 14
Books Posted: 16
Pages Read: 4,517


message 2341: by Donna M (new)

Donna  M 10.7 - Happy Pi Day

March 14 is Pi Day. Read a book with the letters "PI" found together, in order, and intact in the title/subtitle or author's name.

I read The Pact by Jodi Picoult

This Post
Points: 10
Tasks Posted: 1
Books Posted: 1
Pages Read: 512

Total
Points: 255
Tasks Posted: 15
Books Posted: 17
Pages Read: 5,029


message 2342: by Pat (new)

Pat (peakles) | 145 comments By Peakles


10.5 - Glenn Frey, Too
Murder on Wheels by Lynn Cahoon

"Wheels" Don't let the sound of your own wheels ....


10.8 - Hey, Einstein!

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Main page genre - "Science"



30.4 - Jonquil's Task: Every Letter Counts


Book 1 - Wishful Thinking by Kamy Wicoff
7 letters in Wishful, 8 letters in Thinking

Book 2 - Every Last One by Anna Quindlen
5 words in Every, 4 words in Last, 3 words in One


30.5 - Dlmrose's task: Call the Grammar Police

Option 1 - Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne Truss
Main page genre "Language"

Option 2 - And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
"There"

Total points: 510


message 2343: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

Robin (Saturndoo) (robinsaturndoo) Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥

5.10 Self-portrait
Read a book of your choice. Note: Books with the genre "children" or "kids" NOT found in AR Bookfinder MAY be used for this task. REQUIRED: If using this exemption, state that the book is not found in ARBookFinder:Cast A Blue Shadow

Cast A Blue Shadow (Ohio Amish Mystery, #4) by P.L. Gaus

Points Earned This Post:5

Points Achieved to Date: 875
GO Tickets:
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)

I am finished with this season's challenge :)


message 2344: by Sandy, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Sandy | 16893 comments Mod
30 point cutoff


message 2345: by Deborah (new)

Deborah | 1667 comments Post #21

10.5 - Glenn Frey, Too

World After using WORLD

my load, got a WORLD of trouble on my mind

Points this post: 10
Total: 475
Books read: 34
Tasks Done: 27


message 2346: by Kristina Simon (new)

Kristina Simon (kristinasimon) | 11205 comments 20.9 - Moderator's Pet: Seakbee's Task: Give Yourself Permission…
Option 6 - Pets: One Summer (Celebrity Magazine #2) by Nora Roberts by Nora Roberts
title is entirely in white

Total points: 510 + 20 = 530


message 2347: by Chandni (new)

Chandni (chandnin31) | 507 comments CHANDNI

10.10 - Tournament of Books

Read a book found on The 2016 Tournament of Books Longlist.

Find Me by Laura van den Berg

[POINTS]
This Post: 10
Total Points: 420
Books Read: 30
Completed Tasks: 27


message 2348: by Lagullande (new)

Lagullande | 387 comments 30.1 - Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
OPTION B: read a book with at least 2 items on the cover that are identical.

Death of Anton (British Library Crime Classics) by Alan Melville by Alan Melville

The identical items are the flags on the tent (approved in message 144 of help thread).

*This book is a GOLDEN OLDIE (published 1936)*

OPTION C: read 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.

The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman

This series is new to me.


Points this post: 30
TOTAL POINTS: 330
Golden Oldies: 6
Big Book Tickets: - (500+); - (750+)

Total tasks completed: 15
Total books read: 20


message 2349: by Marina (new)

Marina | 428 comments Marina H

15.6. Light My Fire
The Girl Who Played with Fire

Points this post: 15
Total points: 245


message 2350: by Christine (new)

Christine (inhalesbookslikepopcorn) | 88 comments Reader Name Chrissy



15.4. Towel Day
Option 1:
A. Read a book with the main page genre science fiction or fantasy (standalone or embedded)
And
B. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in DOUGLAS ADAMS. Middle initials can be disregarded.

I chose Option 2
My book satisfies both criteria



The Word for World is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin


Science Fiction on main page, 491 users

Initials in Douglas Adams UG




20.6 - Eurovision Calling!

Option 2:

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.


word: world
An Artist of the Floating World




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Points this Post: 35
Total points : 475
GO: 5
Total Big Book Tickets: (1) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg


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