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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
Task 20.2 - Time for CelebrationOption B - Read a book set at least 50% in South America, Africa or Asia.
For the purposes of this task, use one of the following countries:
✴ Asia: South Korea
Novel set entirely in South Korea. Seoul, South Korea is mentioned specifically a couple of times.
The Vegetarian (2007) by Han Kang; translated by Deborah Smith; (Hardcover, 188 pages)
Man Booker International Prize (2016) WINNER
400 + 20 = 420
Tasks Completed: 34
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 400 + 20 = 420
Books read: 37
Pages read: 10,438
Read but not claimed: 02
Goodreads Authors: 08
Golden Oldies: 04
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
20.10 Group ReadsI chose Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson and my post is #54.
Total points: 210
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Book tickets: 3
50.1 Perletwo's task: Primary ColorsBook 1: Read a book with a red cover.
Children of Monsters: An Inquiry into the Sons and Daughters of Dictators, Jay Nordlinger.
Book 2: Read a book with a blue cover.
The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World, Eric Weiner
Book 3: Read a book with a green cover.
We Love You, Charlie Freeman, Kaitlyn Greenidge
All three books were approved in post #133 of the task help thread.
Points this post: 50
Total points: 785/875
Total tasks: 48/52
Creynard5.8 - I was a Rich Man’s Plaything by Eduardo Paolozzi
Dimestore: A Writer's Life by Lee Smith
Points this post: 5
Total points: 695
50.1 Perletwo's task: Primary ColorsBook 1: Read a book with a red cover.
, Jay Nordlinger.Book 2: Read a book with a blue cover.
, Eric WeinerBook 3: Read a book with a green cover.
, Kaitlyn GreenidgeAll three books were approved in post #133 of the task help thread.
Points this post: 50
Total points: 785/875
Total tasks: 48/52
Amy FL30.1 - Schatzie’s Task: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Option B:
(approved in msg. 148)Option C: The Short Drop (#1 of a series that is new to me)
30.4 - Jonquil's Task: Every Letter Counts
Book 1: Gone Again ( 4 letters in Gone, 5 letters in Again)
Book 2: Dark Eye (4 letters in Dark, 3 letters in Eye)
30.5 - Dlmrose's task: Call the Grammar Police
Option 2: They're Watching
Option 3:
30.6 - Donna Jo's Task--Making a Name for Yourself
Part C, Option 3: Glass (1 word title, 681 pages; approved in msg 2)
Points this post: 120
Total points: 530
loafer50.1 - Perletwo's task: Primary Colors
Book 1-Red: book set at least 50 percent in a "red" U.S. state
A Place Called Freedom by Ken Follett (second half set in Virginia)
Book 2-Blue: book set at least 50 percent in a "blue" U.S. state
The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney (set in NY)
Book 3-Green: book from Popular Social Justice Books
Night by Elie Wiesel (page 1, #44)
points: 50
total: 485
BB: 6
GO: 9
tasks completed: 29
Bookwrm526Task #15.6 - Light My Fire
Read a book with the word FIRE in the title or subtitle. I read
Fire Beach by Toby Neal.
Points this post: 15
Total points so far: 695
Kristen IA20.9 - Moderator's Pet: Seakbee's Task: Give Yourself Permission…
Choose one of the options that fit into your reading or personal life and read ONE book. Indicate the option when you post.
2) Big Books: Read a book that is at least 500 pages.
Roots: The Saga of an American Family by Alex Haley – 729 pages
*****Claim 1 Big Book Ticket*****
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Total Points this post: 20
Total Points: 575/875
Tasks Completed: 34/53
Books Read: 43
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 3
Please remove post 2813 found here : Message 2813Deleting Task 10.5 & Task 15.9 from Sam F.
Corrected totals:
Points this post: 0
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Points: 385
Books Read: 26
Tasks Complete: 18
Big Book tickets Total: 5
Golden Oldies Total: 2
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.
The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie - Author's initials AC are found in required 'word'
I claim 1 Golden Oldies ticket as it was published in 1930.
D: a book with a body of water large enough to snorkel in on the cover.
- Love Anthony by Lisa Genova - shows the Atlantic Ocean on the Nantucket shore line.Points this post: 25
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Golden Oldies this post: 1
Total Points: 410
Books Read: 28
Tasks Complete: 19
Big Book tickets Total: 5
Golden Oldies Total: 3
15.10. Batter up!Read a book set at least 50% in one of the countries listed above.
The Call of the Wild by Jack London– is set in Canada
IL: MG - BL: 8.0 - AR Pts: 7.0
I claim 1 Golden Oldies ticket for this book as it was first published in 1903
Points this post: 15
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Golden Oldies this post: 1
Total Points: 425
Books Read: 29
Tasks Complete: 20
Big Book tickets Total: 5
Golden Oldies Total: 4
20.1 Pick a cardBlack Falcon's Lady - set in Ireland
25.2 Reading Goals -
Opt 2A- 1 of 10 longest on TBR shelf - Added to GR TBR shelf on Nov 13, 2009 (I joined GR in Nov 2009)
The Devil Wears Prada - 432 pages
Opt 3 #OldFavorites
The Scam by Janet Evanovich, #1, 26 books - 303 pages
432+303=735 pages
Total points: 155
Both books new to me
25.5 Symmetry
Bk 1 - Auhor's first/last name has same number of letters
The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn (5,5)
Bk 2 - Word in title have same number of letters
China Dolls by Lisa See (5,5)
25.7 Niece and Nephew Season
Opt 3 - Digit 0-9 on cover
Opt 4 - Body of water on cover
30.1 Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Opt B - Identical items on cover - approved post #94 - planes
Opt C - #1 in series with 3 words in title - Approved post #94
Then Came You (Gamblers #1)
30.4 Every letter counts
Bk 1 - Title has words progressively longer
What Alice Forgot (4,5,6)
Bk 2 - Title has words progressively shorter
Empress Orchid (7,6)
Total pts: 155
Reader name: Marie-AnneTask 15.4: Towel Day: Spellspam by Alma Alexander. The book fits both options: genre is both fantasy and science fiction, and the author's initials are in DOUGLAS ADAMS.
Totals this posting:
Points: 15
Books Read: 1
Tasks Completed: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 0; 750+: 0; 1000+: 0
Summary Totals:
Total Points: 330
Total Books Read: 22
Total Tasks Completed: 17
Total Golden Oldies: 1
Total Big Book Tickets: 500+: 0; 750+: 0; 1000+: 1
Sarah E5.4 -A Bigger Splash by David Hockney
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
PottER
AR BookFinder: IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 18.0
5.7 - Flag by Jasper Johns
Zelda and the Crystal Slippers
The edition I read has no page numbers, next most rated paperback with page numbers is: Zelda and the Crystal Slippers
Retellings was confirmed as a main page genre here
Points this post: 10
Total points: 610
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM25.1 - Sandy's task as suggested by Katy: Fact and Fiction
Book 1: I read These Vicious Masks by Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas, set in England 1882.
Book 2: I read How to Be a Victorian: A Dawn-to-Dusk Guide to Victorian Life by Ruth Goodman, which covers the years 1837-1901. (The combination of books was approved/verified here.)
25.2 - Brooke TX's Task: #ReadingGoals
I chose Options 3 and 4 - both of these books are new to me.
3. #OldFavorites: I read Sweetest Scoundrel by Elizabeth Hoyt (mass market paperback for length - 328 pages). This is my Most Read Authors page, Elizabeth is #11 on the list with 13 books.
4. #NewBooks: I read Approval Junkie: Adventures in Caring Too Much by Faith Salie. This is a new-to-me author and the first publication date is April 19, 2016 - 272 pages.
328+272=600 pages, on the dot.
Previous point total: 635
New points this post: 25+25
Total points: 685
New tasks completed in this post: 2
Total tasks: 40
GO tickets this post: 0
Total GO: 3
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 5
Karen D. Task 10.8 It's So Surreal
Lullaby - on page 5 of the list
Points this task: 10
Total points: 785
Tasks completed: 44
Books Read: 58
Sarah E50.1 - Perletwo's task: Primary Colors
Book 1 - cover approved in the help thread here
I read the kindle edition, paperback (no MMPB) is Maids of Misfortune
Book 2 - cover approved in the help thread here
I read a kindle edition, most rated MMPB is: Stardust
Book 3: On page 1 of the Popular Social Justice list
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
I read the kindle edition, most rated MMPB is: I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
Points this post: 50
Total points: 660
JUKKA5.6 - Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? by Richard Hamilton
A book with a title of six or more words.
The Chronicles of Conan, Volume 12: The Beast King of Abombi and Other Stories by Roy Thomas.
Points this post: 5
Big Books this post: 0
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Points: 460/875
Total Books Read: 37
Tasks Completed: 31/53
Big Books Total: 2
Golden Oldies Total: 0
Sarah E20.4 -Golden Oldie: Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Golden Oldie Pop TV Shows
Option C - Fantasy as a main page genre
Kindle edition I read: Wool Omnibus Edition
MMPB: Silo
** Wool is a Big Book (622 pages). I claim 1 BB ticket. **
Points this post: 20
Total points: 680
BB tickets this post: 1
Total BB tickets: 2
Elizabeth B5.1
an author who is deceased
The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie, died January 12, 1976
15.5
all the letters of SPRING in the title
Playing for Keeps, e-book only, approved for length @ msg 5622 of the verification thread
PlayING foR keepS
25.3
Option 1: author's first and last name initials appear in the word OSTARA Avril Ashton Love the Sinner
Option 2: How to Win Friends and Influence People found in page 1 on the Best Self Help Books list.
Points: 45
Total :585+45=630
SpiderMac25.1 Sandy's task as suggested by Katy: Fact and Fiction
This is a two book task.
Book 1 – Read a book with the main page genre "Historical Fiction".
I read Genghis: Birth of an Empire by Conn Iggulden
This book has main page genre historical fiction – 925 users – 05.30.16.
Book 2 – Read a nonfiction book that is about the same era (same general time and place) as Book 1.
I read The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire by Jack Weatherford
This book is nonfiction.
Both books were approved in message #73 of the help thread.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Points this post: 25
Golden oldies this post: 0
Big book tickets this post: 0
Points total: 860/875
Golden oldies total: 5
Big book ticket total: 0
Tasks completed: 52/53
Books read: 68
5.4 -A Bigger Splash by David HockneyA word in the title that ends in —er: The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great by Eva Stachniak
Points this post: 5
Total points: 690
DEANASorry for the late entry! It's harder to keep participating with a new baby than I expected it to be :Z
5.1 - Marilyn Diptych by Andy Warhol
Dead author
The Case of the Velvet Claws
by Erle Stanley Gardner (died 1970)
GOLDEN OLDIE: first published in 1933
5.4 -A Bigger Splash by David Hockney
Word ending in -er
TRIGGER Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances
5.10 Self-portrait
Book of my choice
Fowl Language: Welcome to Parenting
10.2 - Andy Warhol
Author's initials in "Andy Warhol"
We Are Water
by Wally Lamb (WarhoL)
Note: I listened to the audible edition. The MMPB is this one in french at 896 pages... Nous sommes l'eau ... most of the regular paperbacks are between 500-600 pages, I don't need the BBTicket but since I started it before the season started I wanted to note it here. Thanks!
15.8. It's Magic
Magical Realism main page genre
The Book of Speculation
15.9. Three/Four/Five
Rating made of numbers 3, 4, 5
The Nightingale
current rating: 4.53
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Gabriella's Task: Time for Celebration
OPTION C: >50% blue cover
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend
20.4 -Golden Oldie: Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Golden Oldie Pop TV Shows
OPTION A: word from song title
A Little Something Different
selected word: "little"
20.6 Seasoned Reader: Val TX's Task: Eurovision Calling!
OPTION 4: Name shared with TV guest
Love May Fail
by Matthew Quick
Matthew Perry visited the show
20.9 - Moderator's Pet: Seakbee's Task: Give Yourself Permission…
OPTION 6: Black Title
Red Queen
Total points: 135
ONE GOLDEN OLDIE TICKET
50.1 - Perletwo's task: Primary ColorsBook 1: Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout - set in West Virginia
Book 2: Ultraviolet by Nancy Bush - set in Oregon
Book 3:
by Madelyn Alt -cover arpproved in help threadTotal points: 105
Laura NT30.1 - Schatzie’s Task: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Option B: The Cat in the Hat
read a book with at least 2 items on the cover that are identical
There are two columns with identical mermaids on them.
**Out of Oz is a Big Book (568 pages). Claiming 1 BB ticket.**
Option C: Go, Dog, Go
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
Lord Foul's Bane
This is a new series to me, and there are only 3 words in the title.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 150
BB tickets this post: 1
Total BB tickets: 3
Julia1035.1 - Marilyn Diptych by Andy Warhol (repost):
The Collected Kagan by Janet Kagan (died 03/01/2008 per GR author page and www.janetkagan.com)
This book was approved for length in ebook verification thread post 5623.
This post: 5 points
Challenge total points: 460
Total BB: 4
Total GO: 2
Tasks completed: 24
SpiderMac15.6 Light My Fire
This is a one book task. Read a book with the word FIRE in the title/subtitle.
I read Here's to Not Catching Our Hair on Fire: An Absent-Minded Tale of Life with Giftedness and Attention Deficit - Oh Look! A Chicken! by Stacey Turis
Here’s to not catching our hair on FIRE
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Points this post: 15
Golden oldies this post: 0
Big book tickets this post: 0
Points total: 875/875
Golden oldies total: 5
Big book ticket total: 0
Tasks completed: 53/53
Books read: 69
---- I think that’s it for me this season. Thanks to all the mods. You guys are amazing! -----
Kristen IA5.8 - I was a Rich Man’s Plaything by Eduardo Paolozzi
Read an autobiography or memoir- a non-fiction account of the author’s own life or experiences.
The Dirty Life: A Memoir of Farming, Food, and Love by Kristin Kimball
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Total Points this post: 5
Total Points: 580/875
Tasks Completed: 35/53
Books Read: 44
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 3
Kim O20.3 - 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.
The Eight The author is new to me this season.
The other task with this author is post 2251 in Completed Tasks
Points this task: 20
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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.
Both books take place during the battle of Gettysburg.
The Killer Angels
Book 2: Read a nonfiction book that is about the same era (same general time and place) as Book 1.
Stars in Their Courses: The Gettysburg Campaign, June-July 1863
Points this task: 25
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30.4 - Jonquil's Task: Every Letter Counts
Book 1 This book title has longer and longer words. Each word in the title is exactly one letter longer than the previous word.
The Dark Horse (3-4-5)
Book 2 This book title has shorter and shorter words. Each word in the title is exactly one letter shorter than the previous word.
Missing Pieces (7-6)
Points this task: 30
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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.
Your Fathers, Where Are They? And the Prophets, Do They Live Forever?
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.
Points this task: 30
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Cumulative Totals
Big Books - 500+: 2
Golden Oldies: 4
FANDURY10.3 - It's So Surreal
Read a book found on the first 5 pages of the Popular Surreal Books list.
The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman
The book is on page 2.
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 860
Books Read: 67
Golden Oldies: 3
Big Books:500+(6)750+(1)1000+(0)
babbling C10.9 - March Madness
For college basketball fans, Spring means March Madness! Read a book with a two-word, alliterative title OR written by an author whose first and last initials are the same.
About That Night - audiobook About That Night - paperback pg 284 by Julie James
15.4. Towel Day
May 25, Towel Day, celebrates Douglas Adams. Towel Day
Option 2
Read one book that satisfies both criteria for option 1.
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency - audiobook Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency - paperback pg 306 by Douglas Adams
Science Fiction 287
15.6. Light My Fire
Read a book with the word FIRE in the title/subtitle or fire/flames on the cover.
Wildfire at Midnight -kindle Wildfire at Midnight - paperback pg 175 by Mary Stewart
15.9. Three/Four/Five
March, April, and May are the 3rd, 4th, and 5th months of the year - Read a book whose average rating is made up of the numbers 3, 4, and 5.
A Curse Dark As Gold- audiobook A Curse Dark As Gold - paperback pgs. 396 by Elizabeth C. Bunce
(May 15, 2016) 3.55 Rating
20.3 - Best Review: mstan's Task: Returning to My Source of Inspiration...
Option 1: Read a book by Elena Ferrante.
My Brilliant Friend - audiobook L'amie prodigieuse - paperback pg 448 by Elena Ferrante
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 1:
To make it up to the Aussies, read a book set at least 50% in Australia and/or by an author who was born in Australia. If using the author option, and your book has multiple authors, ALL authors must have been born in Australia.
REQUIRED: If your author’s GR page doesn’t include their country of birth, please include an external link with the information when you post.
Shadow Kin - Kindle Shadow Kin - paperback pg. 324 by M.J. Scott
Author's bio on personal website
25.4 - Nick KY’s Task: Pop Voices
Book 1. Goodreads Voices are Good Minds. Under the link “Explore” dropdown arrow at the top of the Goodreads page, click on “Goodreads Voice.” Then click on “Good Minds Suggest.” Read any book (not necessarily the highlighted one) written by any of the Good Minds authors. There are 7 pages of them reaching back to July 2008. When you click on your chosen author, the date of their interview appears at the top of their page.
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.
August 2015, pg1
You're Never Weird on the Internet - Audiobook You're Never Weird on the Internet - paperback pgs. 304 by Felicia Day
Book 2. For your second book, you have 2 options. Indicate the option when you post.
Option A. Good Choices. Read any of the five choices (or sometimes there are 6) recommended by the author of your first book.
Anne of Green Gables - Audiobook Anne of Green Gables - paperback pgs 309 by L.M. Montgomery
Anne of Green Gables (Unabridged)
Montgomery, L.M.
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 17.0
THIS POST
Points: 120
Completed Tasks: 7
Golden oldies: 0
Big Books: 0
Total This Season
Points: 540/875
Completed Tasks: 32/53
Golden oldies: 3
Big Books: 3
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Pages read this season: 14,000
Books read this season: 41
ESHAY5.3 Rating +3.5
All the Single Ladies: Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation by Rebecca Traister
Rated above 4.0
5.4 title word ends in -ER
Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne
5.8 Genre autobiography/memoir
H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald
15.3 Still Flying.........
Option 1:
Book A: title/subtitle contains a word from the titles of the songs on the Airplane's first album
On the Road by Jack Kerouac
Book B: author's initials can be found in JEFFERSON AIRPLANE Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
20.5 Bigger is Better
Option 3: Non-fiction book by or about a person you would add to or remove from The Beatles album Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band cover
As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes
Reason: If time were not an issue, Cary Elwes aka Wesley/The Dread Pirate Roberts should be on the cover art because he is such an inspiration to my generation, just as everyone on the original cover was an inspiration to the Beatles.
Points this post: 50
Total Points: 180
Tasks completed: 13
Books Read: 14
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)
5.5 - Drowning Girl by Roy LichtensteinRead a book with the genre Sequential Art
Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer's, My Mother and Me
Points this post: 5
Total Challenge Points: 440
G.O.'s: 7
CathyG 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. You must have claimed at least one other task with a book by this author by the time you post your completion of my task. Each book must be written by a single author; no co-authors or multiple contributors.
1Q84 BOOK 2 by Haruki Murakami
ww.goodreads.com/topic/show/18032947-...
Author is new to me this season
50.1 - Perletwo's task: Primary Colors
This is a three-book task. Do one of each of the options below.
Book 1-Red: Either read a book set at least 50 percent in a "red" U.S. state as per the map linked above (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WY)
Brand of the Pack by Tera Shanley
approved for length post #5545
set in Texas
Book 2-Blue: Either read a book set at least 50 percent in a "blue" U.S. state as per the map linked above (CA, CT, DC, DE, HI, IA, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, VT, WA, WI)
Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson
set in Minnesota
Book 3-Green: Read a book with a cover that has a green background.
REQUIRED: If using the second option, include the cover in your post.
Swimming Without a Net by MaryJanice Davidson
Approved post #16
Points this post: 70
Total points: 680
Tasks completed: 35
Books read: 49
Big Book Tickets: 4
30.1 Schatzie's Task: Happy Birthday Dr. SeussOption 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.
Her Royal Spyness, Rhys Bowen
This series is new to me.
Option D. Read a book with “Travel” as a main page genre.
The Dead Yard: Tales of Modern Jamaica, Ian Thomson
Points this post: 30
Total points: 815/875
Total tasks: 49/52
Pamela326515.1. From Soup to ............Breakfast??
Book 1: Lone Star Secret by Lenora Worth - Soup: Chicken & Stars
Book 2: Of Grace and Chocolate by Krista Lynne Jensen - Pop Tart Flavor: Chocolate Chip
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 670
Golden Oldie books this post: 0
Total Golden Oldie books:
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
Lisa NZnot sure if this is the right place for this? Oh well...
Can i please be withdrawn from any draws to create challenges etc that i may be eligible for via big book tickets etc?
I broke my right arm (right handed) a few days ago and cant type too much or very well. Will still participate though! reading is one of the few things i can do!!!
Mod
15.8 It's MagicSpring Flowers, Spring Frost by Ismail Kadare magical realism as of today.
20.2 Time for Celebration
Option A: The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier historical as of today
New points: 35
Total points: 80
NICOLE OH25.4 - Nick KY’s Task: Pop Voices
Book 1: Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands
Chris Bohjalian July 2014, page 3
Book 2: Option A
Schroder
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 300
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 0
Big Book ticket requests: 1
Books read: 26
Tasks completed: 18
Chris MD15.9 Three/Four/Five
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
This book had a rating of 3.45 when I finished it, and it still has the same rating!
Also, originally published in 1898, so claiming 1 Golden Oldie ticket.
20.1 Pick a Card
I picked the two of clubs: Historical fiction with a two-word title
Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks
Historical fiction is the first genre listed for this book.
20.7 When Books Went to War
Suds in Your Eye by Mary Lasswell
This book is B-35 on the Armed Services Editions list.
Also, this book was originally published in 1942, so claiming 1 Golden Oldie ticket.
25.1 Fact and Fiction
Book 1: Historical Fiction
Listen to the Moon by Michael Murpurgo
This story is about a young girl who survives the sinking of the Lusitania and is found on a small island.
This book has "Childrens>Middle Grades" listed as a genre. AR Bookfinder gives this info about the book
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 13.0
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larsen
This is a nonfiction account of the sinking of the Lusitania.
I listened to the audio version of the book. The paperback version has 480 pages.
25.2 Reading Goals
Option 2: One of the top 10 books on TBR list the longest
The Devil's Paintbox by Victoria McKernan
This has been on my TBR list since I joined GoodReads in January 2010.
This book is 368 pages long, and I have not read it before.
Option 3: One of Your Most-Read Authors
The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg
This is the third Fannie Flagg novel that I have read, and she's tied for 77th on my list of most-read authors.
I listened to the audio version of the book. The paperback version has 384 pages.
I have not read this book before.
Book 1 368 + Book 2 384 = Total page length 752
25.6 Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hand
Plan A: Plain M&Ms
A1: Favorite Color: Red
by Graeme SimsionThis is currently #98 on the Seeing Red list.
The I listened to the audio version of the book. The paperback version has 295 pages.
A2: Author's last name has seven letters
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
I listened to the audio version of the book. The hardcover version has 336 pages. (Yes, I was surprised too to find out the paperback isn't being published in the US until this July.)
25.7 Sibling and Niece Season
Option C: Cover shows a numeral 0-9
by Marie-Helene BertinoI listened to the audio version of the book. The paperback version has 288 pages.
Option D: Cover shows body of water big enough to snorkel in
by Robert KursonI listened to the audio version of the book. The hardcover version has 432 pages.
30.1 Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss
Option B: Cover shows two of exactly the same thing
(don't click this picture to see the objects - see below) by Janet EvanovichThe contents of the purse show five bullets: three of one type and two of another. The image on the Audio CD does not enlarge. You can see the same image on the Kindle cover, which enlarges quite nicely.
I listened to the audio version of the book. The paperback version has 321 pages.
Option C: #1 in a new-to-you series, title has three words
Booked To Die by John Dunning
This is #1 in the Cliff Janeway series. I have not read any other books in this series before.
30.6 Making a Name for Yourself
Part C - Option 3
One book of more than 650 pages with a title of no more than three words
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
The version that I read had 704 pages. Claiming 1 Big Book Ticket.
Points for this post: 15 + 20 + 20 + 25 +25 + 25 + 25 + 30 + 30 = 215
Total points: 215
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 14
Golden Oldies: 2
Big books: 500=1, 750=0, 1,000=0
Amy FL10.5 - Glenn Frey, Too
Find Her (Just "find" a place to make your stand)
10.7 - Happy Pi Day
The Lost Recipe for Happiness (hapPIness)
10.9 - March Madness
Saving Sophie
10.10 - Tournament of Books
The Sellout (#26 on list)
15.4. Towel Day
Option 1:
A. UnDivided (science fiction)
B. Cross My Heart, Hope to Die by Sara Shepard (douglaS adamS)
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes: SpiderMac's task: Making It Worth Watching
Option 2: My Name Is Lucy Barton (Women's Prize list - Orange Prize post 2013, page 1)
Points this post: 75
Total points: 605
Queenbee Darlene15.2 I'm Not Answering my Phone until December
1) Non-fiction politics or government genre
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption
*This book was verified in the help thread of this task
2) dystopia genre
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey The 5th Wave
15 points
30.6 Donna Jo's Task - Making a Name for Yourself
Part A: last letter of my readerboard name is E so I must do option 1
Option 1: book by author whose 1st & last name start with the same letter
Pacific Vortex! by Clive Cussler There are 266 pages in this book Pacific Vortex!
Part B: Part A book had between 100-300 pages (266) I need to do option 3: Option 3: Read a book with 1,2, or 3 word title
The Silent Wife by A.S.A. Harrison The Silent Wife
30 points
Points this post: 45
Total points: 405
Brooke TX25.1 - Sandy's task as suggested by Katy: Fact and Fiction
Book 1: Read a book with the genre "Historical Fiction" on its main page. Set in Regency England (London, 1812):
Book 2: Read a nonfiction book that is about the same era (same general time and place) as Book 1. Describing everyday life in England during Jane Austen's lifetime (1775-1817):
25.2 - Brooke TX's Task: #ReadingGoals
Both books are new to me.
1. #MoreGenre: Choose a book from one of these lists: 2015 Locus SF Novels Recommended Reading List, 2015 Locus First Novels Recommended Reading List, or 2015 Locus Fantasy Novels Recommended Reading List. From 2015 Locus SF Novels Recommended Reading List:
4. #NewBooks: Read a book first published in 2016 by a new to you author. Sophie Jordan is new to me:
Points
This Post: 50
Total Points: 875
Completed Tasks: 53
Books Read: 68
FANDURY15.10. Batter up!
Read a book set at least 50% in one of the countries listed above.
Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood
This book is set in Australia.
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 875
Books Read: 68
Golden Oldies: 3
Big Books:500+(6)750+(1)1000+(0)
So, if I did not manage to get on the Wall of Shame for a second time this Season, I have managed to finish for the first time.
As always thanks to the mods for their hard work and to all task creators for their great ideas.
Kathy G.5.4 -A Bigger Splash by David Hockney
word ends in "er"--- Turnover
Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke
Link to paperback:
Apple Turnover Murder
Total Points- 210
Total Tasks- 13
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5.1 - Marilyn Diptych by Andy Warhol
Read a book by an author who, at the time you select your book, is deceased.
The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan
According to his goodreads page, Bunyan died in 1688.
Points this Task: 5
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldie: Yes – The Pilgrim’s Progress was first published in 1678
Big Book: No
15.5. No More Snow!
Read a book containing all the letters of SPRING in its title/subtitle.
fRIed GreeN tomatoeS at the whistlestoP cafe, Fannie Flagg
Points this Task: 15
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No
Total Points: 575
Tasks Completed: 27
Golden Oldies: 3
Total BB tickets: 3
(BB: >1,000 x 1 (3); >750 x 0 (0), >500 x 0 (0))