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message 2101: by Deborah (new)

Deborah | 1667 comments Post #23

10.8. Happy Birthday

Read the 2d, 4th, 24th, 40th or 240th book in a series.

Betrayals (Cainsville #4)

Points this post:10
Total Points:470
Books read: 33
Tasks Done: 24


message 2103: by Marty (new)

Marty (martymill) | 219 comments 5.6 - Abstract Design

Swamp by Karen Yochim by Karen Yochim -8/21/16

Points this Post: 5
Total points: 65


message 2104: by Karen Michele (new)

Karen Michele Burns (klibrary) | 2062 comments 5.2 - Cubism

#3 Amelia Peabody

The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters

+5 Points

20.3 - Best Review - Terri FL's task: New house

Option A: Read a book with a title that could evoke your response to the following question:
My ideal house or location to live would be by the highest (and lowest) tide:

The Highest Tide by Jim Lynch

+20 Points

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Lauren Jodi's task: The Queen of Crime

Option 3: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
Read a novel (fiction) featuring a serial killer (a gruesome one!)

The Mermaids Singing by Val McDermid

+20 Points

25.4 - MegSCL's task: A pair of opposites

Short (256 p) / Older (1952) / Stand Alone

Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor

Long (492 p) / Newer (2015) / Series (#3 Cormoran Strike)

Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith

+25 Points

30.2 - Jonquil’s Task: It looked different the last time I was here...

Anchorage, Alaska area: Summer

Play With Fire by Dana Stabenow

Anchorage, Alaska area: Fall

Blood Will Tell by Dana Stabenow

+30 Points

30.7 - Sandy's Task: Forwards and Backwards

391 pages + 398 pages = 789 pages / RS and SR

Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

Shalimar the Clown by Salman Rushdie

+30 Points

Points this Post: 130
Grand Total: 745


message 2105: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (perletwo) | 1586 comments perletwo


5.5 - Abstract Nouns -
Read a book with an abstract noun in the title/subtitle. For the purposes of this task, the noun must be found on this list: Examples of Abstract Nouns. Plurals and possessives will work, but no other variations. Required: State the abstract noun you used when you post.


The Death of Lucy Kyte - DEATH


Points this task: 05
Total points: 1070
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 7
Big Book ticket requests: 1
Books read: 82
Tasks completed: 57


message 2106: by Heather(Gibby) (new)

Heather(Gibby) (heather-gibby) | 1307 comments 10.9. Smile
Read a book with Humor or Funny or Comedy as a main page genre
A Man Called Ove

25.9 - Fandury's task: Everything is Possible in Love and Warcraft
Option 3: I read a read a book from The Best Books That Change Narrators Every Chapter list. (it was the 17th book on the list)
A Visit from the Goon Squad

Option 5: The Film: For this option, read a book that has been turned into a movie. I listened to the audio Cd, but this is link to the paperback.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: A Savannah Story
IMBD link http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119668/?...

50.1 - Pamela3265's task: Summer Reading Fun

Option A : Read a book with a main page genre from the following list: historical fiction
Orphan Train

Option B: For this option, read a book in a series that is not the first book in the series
Sizzling Sixteen 16th in the Stephanie Plum Series

Option E:For this option, read a book from your “To Read” list that was added to your list before June 1, 2016, the start of the Summer 2016 challenge.
Green Grass, Running Water added to my Goodreads "To Read : list on January 15th, 2015

Total Points this post: 85
Total Challenge Points: 390
GO's: 4
BB's: 2


message 2107: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1160 comments Elizabeth B

10.10 a person wearing sunglasses on the cover
Vespertine by Leta Blake

Points 10
Total=610+10=620


message 2108: by Andy (last edited Aug 21, 2016 12:02PM) (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 5.9 - Summer Reading

Read a book found on the first 5 pages of the Popular Summer Reading List Books.
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls by Jeannette Walls
Found on page 2, 11 th book on the page as of 8/21/16

points this post: 5
Total points: 1025


message 2109: by Deedee (last edited Aug 21, 2016 12:40PM) (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 20.7 - The Queen of Crime

Option 1: A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
Read a book from the Best Cozy Mystery Series Listopia.
Required: State which page of the list the book can be found on when you post.

On August 21, 2016: Page #2, #101

Buttercream Bump Off (2011) by Jenn McKinlay (Goodreads Author) (Paperback, 212 pages)


350 + 20 = 370

Tasks Completed: 18
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 350 + 20 = 370
Books read: 28
Pages read: 8,204
Read but not claimed: 6
Goodreads Authors: 10
Golden Oldies: 03

Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+


message 2110: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (perletwo) | 1586 comments perletwo


5.6 - Abstract Design -
Read a book with an abstract cover design. Covers consisting of blocks of color and/or geometric shapes will work. There should be no identifiable, naturalistic elements on the cover. Required: Include the cover when you post.


The Metamorphosis And Other Stories (Schocken Kafka Library) by Franz Kafka The Metamorphosis: And Other Stories - approved here


Points this task: 05
Total points: 1075
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 7
Big Book ticket requests: 1
Books read: 83
Tasks completed: 58


message 2111: by Chandni (new)

Chandni (chandnin31) | 507 comments CHANDNI

25.3 - Maya's Task : Make it Pretty

Option One | Crazy Colors: Read a book that has ONLY colors from the rainbow on the cover.

How to Start a Fire by Lisa Lutz by Lisa Lutz

Option Two | Crazy Shapes: Read a book that has a square, circle, or heart on the cover.

The Invoice by Jonas Karlsson by Jonas Karlsson

[POINTS]
This Post: 25
Total Points: 510
Books Read: 36
Completed Tasks: 28


message 2112: by S.L. (new)

S.L. Berry Readerboard Name: Scooter&Siam
5.8 - Summer Baby


Read Enemy in Sight - 1st published in 1969

Points: 5
Total: 130


message 2113: by Ems Loves to Read (last edited Aug 21, 2016 04:04PM) (new)

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

5.1 - A Different View

I read Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. It is on page 1, position 12 of the list.

5.9 - Summer Reading

I read Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. It is on page 1 of the list.

10.1. Another Kind of Trip

I read A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'Engle. It is on page 1 of the list. AR information: IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 10.0

30.1 - Schatzie’s Task: North to Alaska

Option 2: I read The Forgotten Sisters by Shannon Hale. AR information: IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 10.0

Option 3: I read At the House of the Magician by Mary Hooper.

50.1 - Pamela3265's task: Summer Reading Fun

Option A: I read Beauty and the Blacksmith by Tessa Dare. Romance is a main page genre.

Option B: I read The Untamed Earl by Valerie Bowman. It is #5 in the Playful Brides series.

Option F: I read a publisher's advance copy of If I Only Had a Duke by Lenora Bell.

Points this post: 100
Total Points: 650
Books Read: 51
Tasks Complete: 35


message 2114: by Dana (new)

Dana (read60) | 363 comments READ 60

20.3 Idea Place to Live
I read Heart in the Right Place by Carolyn Jourdan. The edition I read was published in 2007. On the front is a picture of a porch and two rocking chairs....peaceful. I can not find that edition on this website. Heart in the Right Place by Carolyn Jourdan

Total for book : 20

total points 145


message 2115: by Pam (last edited Aug 21, 2016 05:41PM) (new)

Pam (bluegrasspam) Bluegrass Pam

Task 50.1 Pamela3265's task

Option A: Classic genre
Lady Susan

Option E: On my TBR list prior to 6/1/2016
Anne of Green Gables
Added to my TBR list on 4/27/2015
ARBookfinder info: IL: MG BL: 7.3 AR Points: 17.0

Option F: My choice
The Rabbit Back Literature Society

*** Claiming 1 GO ticket for Lady Susan - First published in 1871.

Points this post: 50
GO this post: 1

Total Points: 240
BB Total: 1
GO Total: 2


message 2116: by Sam F (new)

Sam F | 205 comments 30.3 - Dlmrose's task: Wipe Out

1. The Playlist - Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle from the list of surf song titles

Out of Orange: A Memoir] – the word is ‘Out’; the song is Out of Limits by the Marketts

2. Hang 5 - Read a book that a Goodreads friend has read and rated 5 stars.
Required: State the name of your GR friend.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll - given 5 stars by friend Diana
I claim 1 GO ticket for Alice in Wonderland - first published in 1865.

Points this Task: 30
Books Read: 2
Oldie: 1
Big Book: 0

Total Points: 515
Tasks Completed: 19
Total Books Read: 33
Oldies: 6
Big Books: 0


message 2117: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4447 comments Task 30.4 – Ava Catherine – Summer of the Gods

Option 2 – Cancer/Crab = Crab on cover
A Deadly Cliché (A Books by the Bay Mystery #2) by Ellery Adams (on the left, next to dog’s paw, just above the ‘LL’ in Ellery.

Option 4 – June / Juno = Female Author
Yōko Ogawa Yōko Ogawa / The Housekeeper and the Professor


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This Post: 30 points
Total points to date: 560 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


message 2118: by Blueberry (new)

Blueberry (blueberry1) | 465 comments Blueberry

20.9 Read a book by one of the above listed authors, OR choose another author from this list of UEA Creative Writing Alumni.

At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier.

Pts: 20
Total pts: 490


message 2119: by Blueberry (new)

Blueberry (blueberry1) | 465 comments Blueberry

15.10 Read a book from one of YALSA's 2014 Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners categories:

Arts and Humanities: Shakespeare: The World as Stage

Approved help thread post # 10

Pts: 15
Total pts: 505


message 2120: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

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

5.2 - Cubism
book that is identified on Goodreads as #3 or #6 in a series--Weetzie Bat #3:Cherokee Bat and the Goat Guys

Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: UG - BL: 5.0 - AR Pts: 3.0

Cherokee Bat and the Goat Guys (Weetzie Bat, #3) by Francesca Lia Block

Points Earned This Post:5

Points Achieved to Date:10/1125


message 2121: by Robin (Saturndoo) (last edited Aug 21, 2016 08:34PM) (new)

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

5.3 - Action!
main page genre "Action" and/or "Adventure." Genres may be stand alone or embedded:The Name of This Book Is Secret

Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL:MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 9.0

The Name of This Book Is Secret (Secret, #1) by Pseudonymous Bosch


Points Earned This Post:5

Points Achieved to Date:15/1125


message 2122: by Lisa (new)

Lisa Hickman (lbhick) | 1527 comments Lisa MD

TASKS COMPLETED:


50.1 Pamela3265's task: Summer Reading Fun

Book 1: Option B - Book in a Series (except #1) - #2 of the Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy

Shadow Spell by Nora Roberts
Shadow Spell (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, #2) by Nora Roberts

Book 2: Option E - On TBR prior to June 1, 2016 - added to my TBR 2.6.2016

Pretending to Dance by Diane Chamberlain
Pretending to Dance by Diane Chamberlain

Book 3: Option F - Book of Choice

The Maximum Security Book Club: Reading Literature in a Men's Prison by Mikita Brottman
The Maximum Security Book Club Reading Literature in a Men's Prison by Mikita Brottman

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Tasks This Post: 1
Points This Post: 50


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TOTAL Tasks Completed: 33/62
TOTAL Points Completed: 640/1125
TOTAL Books Read: 46

TOTAL Golden Oldie Tickets:
TOTAL Bigger Is Better Tickets: 1



message 2123: by Chandni (new)

Chandni (chandnin31) | 507 comments CHANDNI

10.5.But watch out - it's hurricane season!

Read a book whose author shares a name with one of the 2016 hurricane names.

Dead to You by Lisa McMann

[POINTS]
This Post: 10
Total Points: 520
Books Read: 37
Completed Tasks: 29


message 2124: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

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


5.4 In the Shadows
Jewish main character, about Jewish culture or about the Jewish experience, or one that is written by a Jewish author--Jewish main character:Dawn

Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 4.0

Dawn by Elie Wiesel


Points Earned This Post:5

Points Achieved to Date: 20/1125


message 2125: by Amy (new)

Amy (azulaco) | 273 comments Amy O.

20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Tien's task: Authors in Real Life

Option 1: Sydney Writer’s Festival
(book by author appearing at 2016 Sydney Writer's Festival, http://www.swf.org.au/component/optio...)

My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem


Points this post: 20
Total points: 370
Tasks completed: 18
Books read: 25
Golden Oldies: 3


message 2126: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

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

5.5 Abstract Nouns
Abstract noun in the title/subtitle--Hope:The Enchanted Life of Adam Hope

The Enchanted Life of Adam Hope by Rhonda Riley


Points Earned This Post:5

Points Achieved to Date: 25/1125


message 2127: by Robin (Saturndoo) (last edited Aug 21, 2016 10:52PM) (new)

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

5.6 - Abstract Design
book with an abstract cover design:The Stranger

The Stranger by Albert Camus


Points Earned This Post:5

Points Achieved to Date: 30/1125

Posted on 8/22 Page 44 Post


message 2128: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

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

5.7 Purple Reign
Book with one of the following royal ranks in the title/subtitle: Emperor, Empress, King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Duke, Duchess, Marquess (Marquis), Marchioness (Marquise), Earl, Countess, Viscount, Viscountess, Baron, Baroness--Prince:The Prince of Tides

The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy


Points Earned This Post:5

Points Achieved to Date: 35/1125


message 2129: by Robin (Saturndoo) (last edited Aug 21, 2016 11:02PM) (new)

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

5.8 Summer Baby
First published in 1958 or 1984--1958:Souls on Fire

Souls on Fire by Elie Wiesel


Points Earned This Post:5

Points Achieved to Date:40/1125


message 2130: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

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

5.9 Summer Reading
Read a book found on the first 5 pages of the Popular Summer Reading List Books--Page 4:The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck


Points Earned This Post:5

Points Achieved to Date: 45/1125


message 2131: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

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

5.10 School's Out!
Book of your choice: Zac and Mia


Zac and Mia by A.J. Betts


Points Earned This Post:5

Points Achieved to Date: 50/1125


message 2132: by Sara (last edited Aug 22, 2016 01:09AM) (new)

Sara | 170 comments Sara ITA

5.8 - Summer Baby
Read a book that was first published in 1958 or 1984.

L'amante by Marguerite Duras
(most popular English edition: The Lover)

First published in 1984





Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 280
GO Tickets: 5
BB Tickets: 3


message 2133: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (laurenjberman) LAUREN JODI

20.5 - Bigger is Better - TrishHartUK's task: Shakespeare 400

An Inquiry Into Love and Death by Simone St. James
Paranormal genre on the main page (76 users)

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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 400/1125
Total Books Read: 27
Tasks Completed: 19/62


message 2134: by Andrea (new)

Andrea loafer

5.5 - Abstract Nouns
Read a book with an abstract noun in the title/subtitle.

Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons
abstract noun = comfort
published in 1932, I am claiming a "golden oldie"

points: 5

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20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Tien's task: Authors in Real Life
Option 1. Sydney Writer’s Festival: Read a book by one of the attending authors: Authors at SWF2016.

The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
MMPB: Ένα κάποιο τέλος

points: 20

total: 550
BB: 5
GO: 6
tasks completed: 30


message 2135: by Sandra (new)

Sandra (sandra72) | 714 comments Sandra

20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Chrissy's task: Sweet Summer

Option D: book by an author whose first and last name start with a letter in the word STRAWBERRIES

Passenger by Alexandra Bracken

Author initials are AB: STRAWBERRIES

Points this post: 20
Total points to date: 170


message 2136: by Sandra (new)

Sandra (sandra72) | 714 comments Sandra

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Tallulah A's task: Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life

Option 3: book your choice that consists of at least 360 pages

Zoo by James Patterson

This book has 395 pages.

Points this post: 20
Total points to date: 190


message 2137: by Sandra (new)

Sandra (sandra72) | 714 comments Sandra

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Lauren Jodi's task: The Queen of Crime

Option 1: book from the Best Cozy Mystery Series Listopia

Still Life by Louise Penny

This book is #10 on the first page of the list.

Points this post: 20
Total points to date: 210


message 2138: by Patricia (new)

Patricia | 680 comments 20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Tien's task: Authors in Real Life

1. Sydney Writer’s Festival:
Purity by Jonathan Franzen
*Big Book Ticket, 576pg.*

Total Points = 235


message 2139: by Nick (last edited Aug 22, 2016 07:06AM) (new)

Nick (doily) | 3392 comments Nick KY

30.8 Beth NC’s Cards Against Humanity
I read the following:

Question 3: Nothing Says I Love You like Sharing Good Times.

Question 5: I have got 99 problems, but Bagombo Snuff Box isn’t one of them.

(The books are by two of my favorite authors, Jimmy Carter wrote Sharing Good Times and Kurt Vonnegut wrote Bagombo Snuff Box.)

Points This Post: 30
Total Points So Far: 1050


message 2140: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F


Task 20.7 The Queen of Crime

Option 2: Death on the Nile

Genre Archaeology

I read Floodgates byMary Anna Evans

Points this post:20
Total points:290
Tasks completed:16
Books read:21
Golden Oldies:0
Big Books: 500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 2141: by Sam F (new)

Sam F | 205 comments ***Repost***

30.3 - Dlmrose's task: Wipe Out

1. The Playlist - Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle from the list of surf song titles

Out of Orange: A Memoir – the word is ‘Out’; the song is Out of Limits by the Marketts

2. Hang 5 - Read a book that a Goodreads friend has read and rated 5 stars.
Required: State the name of your GR friend.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 10.0

- given 5 stars by friend Diana

I claim 1 GO ticket for Alice in Wonderland - first published in 1865.

Points this Task: 30
Books Read: 2
Oldie: 1
Big Book: 0

Total Points: 515
Tasks Completed: 19
Total Books Read: 33
Oldies: 6
Big Books: 0


message 2142: by Sam F (new)

Sam F | 205 comments 25.11 - Amanda A's task as suggested by Karen Michele: Visit the Centre Pompidou

Third Floor: You can see collections of all kinds of modern art.
Read a collection of short stories or essays.

My Home As I Remember – 5 short stories: Arrest This Memory, Ni-danis “My Daughter”, Dear Marie, Ama’s Home, & Gifts from the Trapline

Fifth Floor: A Poor Art - see the summer 2016 special exhibit.
Read a book first published in the years 1960 to 1974, inclusive.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume - first published in 1970

Points this Task: 25
Books Read: 2
Oldie: 0
Big Book: 0

Total Points: 540
Tasks Completed: 20
Total Books Read: 35
Oldies: 6
Big Books: 0


message 2143: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (bookwrm526) | 2106 comments Bookwrm526

Task #20.4 - The Golden Age
Option B: Read a book by one of the authors who wrote during the Golden Age of Science Fiction. I read Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said by Philip K. Dick.
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Task #20.9 - Celebrate Norwich!
Read a book by one of the authors listed (alumns of UEA Creative Writing). I read Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier.

Points this post: 40
Total points so far: 610


message 2144: by Melanie (last edited Aug 22, 2016 08:20AM) (new)

Melanie Greene (dakimel) | 816 comments Dakimel

5.8 Summer Baby
The House on Mango Street

15.1 Live Your Passion - Rio 2016
A: The Secret in Their Eyes (set in Argentina)
B: Time Out

15.7 - See the Light
The Lightkeeper by Susan Wiggs

15.10 - Lifelong Learning
Code Name Verity - from the History and Cultures list

30.6 - Donna Jo's task: Generation Gap
I was born in the 60s
1: The Outsiders & 2: Death in a White Tie

TALLY:
This post - 80 points
Total - 985


message 2145: by Jamie (last edited Aug 22, 2016 09:00AM) (new)

Jamie | 421 comments Jamie NYC

Task #10.7 - "Give me your tired, your poor,........"
Read a book from the Immigrant Experience Literature list

A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood

#483, on page 5 of Immigrant Experience Literature

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Task #15.7 - See the Light
Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover

Brokenhearted by Cate Ashwood
Brokenhearted by Cate Ashwood

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Task #15.9 - Listen Up
Read a book that has WON an Audie Award

Born with Teeth by Kate Mulgrew

From the Metadata:
Literary Awards - Audie Award for Narration by the Author or Authors (2016)

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Task #20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Wendy UK's task: Celebrate Norwich!
UEA's well-known alumni -Ian McEwan (MA 1971). Read a book by one of the above listed authors

The Comfort of Strangers by Ian McEwan

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Task #25.1 - Andy P's Task: Pairs
Book 1 Read a book that has one of the following body part pairs in the TITLE

Brothers In Arms by Kendall McKenna

Body part is "ARMS"

Book 2 - Author task. Read a book that has exactly two authors listed on Goodreads

Wood, Screws, & Nails by Piper Vaughn & Kade Boehme

Approved in eBook verification spreadsheet Line 2874

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Task #25.2 - Perletwo's task: I love beach music
Book 1 - Read a book that the first letter of each word in the title can be found in SWINGING MEDALLIONS

Empty Nests by Ada Maria Soto

E & N are found in SwiNging MEdallions

Book 2 - Option A - Read a book with the GR main page genre "Music" or "Dance"

It's Only Rock and Roll: Thirty Years Married to a Rolling Stone by Jo Wood by Jo Wood

Shelved as Music by 13 users

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Task #25.8 - Brooke TX's task: Finally, A Little Vacation
Book 1 - Option 2. Lisa Frank: choose a book whose cover is at least 50% pink or purple

Something Like Lightning by Jay Bell

Something Like Lightning by Jay Bell


Book 2 - Option 3. Candyland: choose a book whose author's initals can be found in CANDYLAND.

Patient Privilege by Allison Cassatta

A&C are found in CAndyland


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Task #25.9 - Fandury's task: Everything is Possible in Love and Warcraft
Book 1 - Option 1: Factions - read a book with the main page genre of War

Fire For Effect by Kendall McKenna

Shelved as War>Military by 44 users

eBook approved in Msg 5744 of help thread

Book 2 - Option 2: read a book with a cover that shows at least two persons, that have a obvious difference in race or ethnicity

I read the eBook version with this cover - Rag and Bone (Rag and Bone, #1) by K.J. Charles by K.J. Charles

Paperback version - Rag and Bone

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Task #25.11 - Amanda A's task as suggested by Karen Michele: Visit the Centre Pompidou
Book 1 First Floor: You’re in Paris! - Read a book set at least 50% of the time in Paris

Bel-Ami by Guy de Maupassant

Paris setting - From Wikipedia - The novel is set in Paris in the upper-middle class environment of the leading journalists of the newspaper La Vie Française and their friends.

Wikipedia link

Book 2 - Third Floor: You can see collections of all kinds of modern art. Read a collection of short stories or essays. There must be at least five stories/essays in the collection.

First Time for Everything, edited by Anne Regan

18 Stories: "Just Right" by John Goode, "His World" by Eric Gober, "It's Not Our Fault" by Charli Green, "Courting Billy Roth" by Nick Hasse, "Me and My Friend" by Emery C. Walters, "Summer Crush" by SR Silcox, "Dear Cody" by Eric Renner, "Midnight In the Maze" by J. Leigh Bailey, "Beautiful" by Ella Lyons, "Dating My Best Friend" by Caitlin Ricci, "Dressed to Swim" by Renee Hirsch, "First Date" by Nicole McCormick, "It's In Their Kiss" by Kevay Gray, "Kiss and Makeup" by Allison Wonderland, "Kissing Scars" by Jo Ramsay, "When Wolverine Met Taylor" by Andrea Speed, "A Warrior From A Different Tribe" by S.A. Garcia, "Step by Step" by Emily Moreton

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Task #30.6 - Donna Jo's task: Generation Gap
Book 1. Read a book first published during the decade of your birth.
Book 2. Read a book first published during the decade 30 years after your birth.

I was born in 1964 so I read one book from the 1960s and one book from the 1990s

Book 1 - The Clocks by Agatha Christie

This book was first published in 1963

The Burning Plain by Michael Nava

This book was first published in 1997

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POINTS
This Post

Points: 215
Books: 16
Tasks: 10
Total
Points: 925
Books: 71
Tasks: 51


message 2146: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 1804 comments Sarah E

20.1 - Most Improved - Sarah E's task: Periodically challenged


Three Men in a Boat

I listened to the audio, MMPB is: Three Men in a Boat: To Say Nothing of the Dog

My word is BOAT

B - Boron
O - Oxygen
At - Astatine

** Three Men in a Boat was first published in 1889, I claim 1 GO ticket **

Points this post: 20
Total points: 300

GO tickets this post: 1
Total GO tickets: 1


message 2147: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 1804 comments Sarah E

25.9 - Fandury's task: Everything is Possible in Love and Warcraft


Option 1: Main page genre of War

The Language of the Dead

Genre verified in Message 205 of the Genre Verification Thread.

Option 5: Book that has been turned into a movie

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

IMDb link is here

There is no children's genre at the moment, but just in case -
AR BookFinder: IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 32.0

** Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is a Big Book (636 pages). I claim 1 BB ticket. **

Points this post: 25
Total points: 325

BB tickets: 1
Total BB tickets: 3


message 2148: by Kathy G. (last edited Aug 22, 2016 10:33AM) (new)

Kathy G. | 1931 comments Kathy G.

30.10 - Robin ♥'s Task: The Dog Days of Summer


Opt. A-3 - Author's initials in ROBINAUGUSTELEVENTH

***O.G.***

The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith

Opt. B-3- Book Published in 2008

The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday by Alexander McCall Smith

Link to Paperback:
The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday

Total Points- 200


message 2149: by Sue (new)

Sue (suetinge) | 1578 comments 25.8 - Brooke TX - Finally, A Little Vacation

Option 2: Lisa Frank - book whose cover is at least 50% pink or purple

Hollywood Scandals Hollywood Scandals (Hollywood Headlines, #1) by Gemma Halliday by Gemma Halliday

Option 3: Author’s initials in CANDYLAND

The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

Points this post: 25
Total Points: 185/1125

Tasks Completed: 10
Books Read: 13
Golden Oldies 0

Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (), 1000+ ()


message 2150: by Nicola (new)

Nicola Tyson | 216 comments Readerboard Name: NICOLA T

Task #30.8. Beth NC's task: Cards Against Humanity (The Book Version)
Choose two options and read a book whose title would work for an answer.

I chose 1) What ended my last relationship?
Answer: Beautiful Broken Things
and
4)You are not alone. Millions of people struggle with ________________ every day.
Answer: You are not alone. Millions of people struggle with The Masked Truth every day.

Points this post: 30

Points in total: 190
overall GO total : 1


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