The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

note: This topic has been closed to new comments.
477 views
FALL CHALLENGE 2016 > Completed Tasks: PLEASE DO NOT DELETE ANY POST IN THIS THREAD

Comments Showing 451-500 of 2,555 (2555 new)    post a comment »
1 2 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 51 52

message 451: by Blueberry (last edited Sep 18, 2016 11:18PM) (new)

Blueberry (blueberry1) | 465 comments Blueberry

30.2 Repost for children's verification
opt. 1: Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL.

Seven Little Australians by Ethel Turner.

I had to use AR BookFinder UK to find this book. The level is UY.
This book is also a Golden Oldie.


opt. 3: Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover.

Wild Things! Acts of Mischief in Children's Literature

Verification that this is not a children's book is on General Help: Not Really for Kids thread post 154.


Pts: 30
Total pts: 105


message 452: by Blueberry (last edited Sep 18, 2016 11:24PM) (new)

Blueberry (blueberry1) | 465 comments Blueberry

15.10 repost to claim Golden Oldie

Read a book from one of these lists: Novels Featuring Grandparents or Best Books about Family Relationships.

Northanger Abbey is on the second list "Best Books about Family Relationships" pg. 4
This book is a Golden Oldie.


Pts: 15


message 453: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (laurenjberman) LAUREN JODI

5.4 - Flowers

Author's initials (CG) in CRANESBILL GERANIUM:

To the Limit by Cindy Gerard

~~~~~~~~~~
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 50/875
Total Books Read: 4
Tasks Completed: 4/53


message 454: by Trish (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 3675 comments trishhartuk

15.4 From A… to Z

Two-book option. A. Read a book whose title begins with the letter "A"

Aunt Dimity and the Next of Kin, Nancy Atherton

AND B. Read a book whose title/subtitle or author's name contains the letter Z

Nozy Cat 1, Lyn Key
Approved for length in ebook verification thread message #5782 and listed in the google doc at line #1585.

Points this Task: 15
Books Read: 2
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No

Total Points: 205
Tasks Completed: 10
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 0


message 455: by Fandury (new)

Fandury | 957 comments FANDURY

10.10 - The Apprentice

Read a book with a title/subtitle that contains a word of at least three letters that can be made from the letters of APPRENTICESHIP.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling

The three-letter word that can be made from apprEnTicesHip is THE.

AR-Bookfinder designation of IL: MG+ - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 6.0


Points this post: 10
Total Points: 130
Books Read: 8
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 456: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

25.1. - Sandy's Task: Folk Tales and Music.
Book A - The Snow Child - found on pg1 (position 11) of the Stories for Adults Who Love Fairy Tales list
Book B - Kiss a Girl in the Rain - song: "Early Morning Rain" - Gordon Lightfoot
Page Total: 582

30.3 - Jonquil’s Task- May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread.
Book A - International Observe the Moon Night (Oct 8) - Beneath the Patchwork Moon (Hope Springs, #2) by Alison Kent - there is a moon on the cover and I would make a quilt that has a bunch of different moons on it as a celestial type pattern
Book B - Hug Your Hound Day (Sep 14) - Force of Attraction (K-9 Rescue, #2) by D.D. Ayres - for Hug Your Hound Day - I would make a quilt dedicated to my 2 dogs with a dog make out of quilt blocks


Points this post: 55
Points Total: 210


message 457: by Marina (new)

Marina | 428 comments Marina H

5.8 - Bronze
The Siege of Macindaw
Found on page 1
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 13.0

Points this post: 5
Total points: 45
Tasks completed: 3


message 458: by Maya (new)

Maya (ferafaces) | 356 comments Reader name : Maya

5.8 - Bronze
Read a book from this list It's All About the Swords

Book read: Oathbreakers
Required: Oathbreakers is on page 1 of the list, as of 8/23 it is ranked #66.

-----

5.10 - Diamond
Read a book of choice.

Book read: And With Madness Comes the Light

-----

10.10 - The Apprentice
Read a book with a title/subtitle that contains a word of at least three letters that can be made from the letters of APPRENTICESHIP.

Book read: His Every Whim
Required: HIS is found in apprenticeSHIp

-----

15.2. It’s Not Too Late, but Don’t Wait Any Longer!
A. Read a book that fits one of the Summer 2016 5, 10, 15 or 20 point tasks.
B. Read a book that you added to your TBR, purchased, were given, added to your e-reader, etc., during June, July, or August 2016.

Book read (Option A): Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Book read (Option B): Darkhouse
Required: (A) HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD fits Summer Task # 15.3, a book that has exactly 6 words in the title, (B) Darkhouse was added to my TBR on August 18, 2016

-----

15.10. It's All About Family
Read a book from one of these lists: Novels Featuring Grandparents or Best Books about Family Relationships.

Book read: Lone Wolf
Required: LONE WOLF is on page 3 of Best Books about Family Relationships, and as of 8/23 is #266 on the list.

-----

20.6 - Seasoned Reader – Kristi CO's task: Fantasy Football Season
Option A. Read a book written by a female author AND that has "Fantasy" as a main page genre.

Book read: Queen of Hearts
Required: Fantasy is a MPG and Colleen Oakes is a female.

-----

Points this post: 70
-------------------
Tasks completed: 28
Big Book tickets: 7
Golden Oldies tickets: 0
Points Total: 485


message 459: by Laura (new)

Laura (lent) | 122 comments Laura NTKristen Britain

20.6 - Seasoned Reader – Kristi CO's task: Fantasy Football Season
Option A. Read a book written by a female author AND that has "Fantasy" as a main page genre.
Green Rider by Kristen Britain
Kristen Britain is a female author AND the book has a main page genre of Fantasy.

Points this post: 20
Total points: 40


message 460: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 1059 comments Jonquil

5.10 - Diamond
any book

Jackaby
William Ritter
Paperback, 304 pages 9/18

Points this post: 5
Total points: 50
Books posted: 10
Tasks complete: 10
Pages this post: 304
Total pages as of this post: 3247


message 461: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 1059 comments Jonquil

10.1 - Self-Taught
Task help message 2 Elizabeth Peters

Borrower of the Night
Elizabeth Peters
Mass Market Paperback, 310 pages 9/10

Points this post: 10
Total points: 60
Books posted: 11
Tasks complete: 11
Pages this post: 310
Total pages as of this post: 3557


message 462: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 1059 comments Jonquil

10.2 - Writers Write
writing implement - pen
Poison Pen (Forensic Handwriting Mystery #1) by Sheila Lowe

Poison Pen
Sheila Lowe
Paperback, 300 pages 3/11

Points this post: 10
Total points: 70
Books posted: 12
Tasks complete: 12
Pages this post: 300
Total pages as of this post: 3857


message 463: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 1059 comments Jonquil

10.3 - 3 X 3
TITLE that consists of a list of exactly different three words
cited in task

Blood, Salt, Water
Denise Mina
Hardcover, 304 pages 9/16

Points this post: 10
Total points: 80
Books posted: 13
Tasks complete: 13
Pages this post: 304
Total pages as of this post: 4161


message 464: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 1059 comments Jonquil

10.4 - Let's Build a House!
title mentions room: kitchen

Murder in the Kitchen
Kennedy Chase
Paperback, 226 pages 9/17

Points this post: 10
Total points: 90
Books posted: 14
Tasks complete: 14
Pages this post: 226
Total pages as of this post: 4387


Michelle's Empty Nest (mlundy5) Michelle GA

20.4

This seasonal challenge focuses on the fall: harvest time, folk music, and a time of change.
Option A: I love music in all its genres. Read a book by or about one of the folk musicians found on Most Influential Folk Musicians
.

I read The Ballad of Bob Dylan by Daniel Mark Epstein The Ballad of Bob Dylan by Daniel Mark Epstein

Points this post: 20
Total points: 80
Books posted: 6
Tasks complete: 6
Pages this post: 512
Total pages as of this post: 2508

Golden Oldies: 0; Total = 0
Big Book: 1; Total = 2


message 466: by Andrea (last edited Sep 19, 2016 09:12AM) (new)

Andrea loafer

15.9. Can’t Wait to Read It!
Read a book from the 2016 “most anticipated” list for 2016

The Girls by Emma Cline
On most anticipated fiction first half 2016 list /June

points: 15

total: 140
BB: 5
GO: 2
tasks completed: 9


message 467: by Maya (new)

Maya (ferafaces) | 356 comments Reader name :

15.2. It’s Not Too Late, but Don’t Wait Any Longer!
A. Read a book that fits one of the Summer 2016 5, 10, 15 or 20 point tasks.
B. Read a book that you added to your TBR, purchased, were given, added to your e-reader, etc., during June, July, or August 2016.

Book read (Option A): Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
IL : MG+ (can be used with no other restrictions)
Book read (Option B): Darkhouse
Required: (A) HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD fits Summer Task # 15.3, a book that has exactly 6 words in the title, (B) Darkhouse was added to my TBR on August 18, 2016

----

resubmitting for error, task total still 485


message 468: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (bookwrm526) | 2106 comments Bookwrm526

Task #15.9 - Can't Wait to Read It!
Read a book from one of the most anticipated 2016 lists. I read The Girls by Emma Cline, from the Most Anticipated Fiction First Half 2016 list for the month of June.

Points this post: 15
Total points so far: 65


message 469: by Lavender (new)

Lavender (purlav) | 374 comments LAVENDER


20.4 - Golden Oldies - JamminJenny's Task: Fall Changes
Option C: Read a book where ALL the letters in HARVESTING can be found in any combination of title, subtitle and/or author's name.

Pierre, or the Ambiguities by Herman Melville

The letters for "harvesting" are included in the title, subtitle and author name.
Pierre, or the Ambiguities by Herman Melville

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 65
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 4


message 470: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

Robin (Saturndoo) (robinsaturndoo) Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥
5.1 Paper
Read a a book with a main page genre "Books about Books" or with book(s) on cover: Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World

Dewey The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron

Verification Post


Points Earned This Post:5

Points Achieved to Date: 5/875


message 471: by Christi (new)

Christi Reynard | 406 comments Creynard

30.3 - Jonquil’s Task- May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread


Book 1: Origami Art 15 Exquisite Folded Paper Designs from the Origamido Studio by Michael G. LaFosse by Michael G. LaFosse
For Nov. 11th: Origami Day. My quilt will be done with origami quilt blocks.

Book 2: Sweet Ruin (Immortals After Dark, #16) by Kresley Cole by Kresley Cole
For Sept. 5th: Make a Hat Day...and who doesn't want a feather in their hat? My quilt will be done in the party hat pattern, with feathers to boot.

30.5 - Catherine T's Task: Fall Out Over Autumn

Book 1: The Big Bang by Mickey Spillane
Slang category - bang.

Book 2: Wake of the Bloody Angel by Alex Bledsoe
Slang category - bloody.

Points this post: 60
Total points: 90


message 472: by Cat (last edited Sep 19, 2016 12:09PM) (new)

Cat (cat_uk) | 3382 comments Catherine T

Task 30.4 - All In Order
book 1 - read a book with an ordinal number in the title
First Life by Elli Buchanan

book 2 - read a book which is the book 1 position in a series
Never Never by Colleen Hoover
#1 in series: https://www.goodreads.com/series/1443...

=====
updated points = 240


message 473: by Melanie (new)

Melanie Greene (dakimel) | 816 comments Dakimel

5.4- Flowers
The Sport of Kings by C.E. Morgan

10.5- Folk Art
The Book of Harlan by Bernice L. McFadden

10.8- 26 Letters
Clouds of Witness (C = 3 words, no subtitle)

15.2- It’s Not Too Late, but Don’t Wait Any Longer!
A: Unnatural Death (10.6 June 8 is "Name Your Poison" day)
B: The Vegetarian - I bought it on 8/30

20.6 - Seasoned Reader – Kristi CO's task: Fantasy Football Season
A: The Crown

25.2 - Andy P's task: Harvest Time
1: Shadow of the Raven by Tessa Harris
2: Secrets in the Stones (Dr. Thomas Silkstone, #6) by Tessa Harris

30.3 - Jonquil’s Task- May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread.
Sleepless in Manhattan (From Manhattan with Love, #1) by Sarah Morgan (Sept 3 - Skyscraper Day - the Manhattan skyline, a classic for all those who want to depict skyscrapers)
& Daredevils by Shawn Vestal (11-22 Go For a Ride Day - what better way than to hop in a convertible on a sunny day and hit the road?)

TALLY:
This post - 115 points
Total - 115


message 474: by Donna (last edited Sep 19, 2016 06:28PM) (new)

Donna | 1271 comments SCHATZIE

25.3: Nick KY's Autumn Moods

Book 1: Opt. 2: a single house on cover
Mon voisin du bord du lac
Up at Butternut Lake by Mary McNear

The first link above is for page count, since I did the audio. It is the mmpb version.
The second link (the book cover one) is the cover to the audio since this is a cover challenge.


Book 2: opt. 4: religion as mpg
The Mormon People: The Making of an American Faith

The above link is to the pb (no mmpb) since I listened to the audio.

-----------------------------------------------------------

25.4: Perletwo's Popularity Contest

Book 1: Book from Best Selling Books of All Time list
Man's Search for Meaning
--found on pg. 1, #93

Book 2: Book from Cult Classics list
Breakfast at Tiffany's
--found on pg. 1, #38

-----------------------------------------------------------

25.7: Brooke TX's It's Our First Anniversary, SRC!

Opt. 4: 2 books that are in a new to me Series and are #1 in that series

Throne of Glass
--This is a new to me series and it's #1
I listened to the audio. The above link is the mmpb.

Curious Minds
---This is a new to me series and it's #1
I listened to the audio. The above link is to the pb (no mmpb).

==============================================

Points this Post: 75
Challenge Total: 575


message 475: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 20.3 - Best Review - Katy's Task: Pokebooks

Option 3: Drowzee. Read a book set in Canada (at least 50%) or by an author who is Canadian by birth or residence.
When The Music's Over by Peter Robinson by Peter Robinson According to information on the book's back flap Robinson grew up in Yorkshire and now divides his time between Richmond and Canada, so can be considered a Canadian author by residence.

Points this post: 20
Total points: 140


message 476: by Mhairi (new)

Mhairi | 348 comments 25.4 - Perletwo's Task: Popularity Contest

Book 1. Read a book from this Goodreads list: Best Selling Books of All Time. My book is on page 1.

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

Golden Oldie: first published in 1939.

Book 2. Read a book from this Goodreads list: Cult Classics. My book is on page 1. **This is a different edition from the one on the list, but Metamorphosis is present in the collection, and I read the rest too (it's all brilliant).

Metamorphosis And Other Stories by Franz Kafka

Golden Oldie: first published in 1915.

Points this post: 25
Points in total: 140
Golden Oldies: 4
Big Book tickets: 0


message 477: by Coralie (new)

Coralie Coralie

25.5 Shared Love of Reading

Option 2 – Common Elements
Book with genre 'adventure'
Beyond the Shadows

Option 6 – Old and New
Author's first and last name initials in claSsic Rock
The Merry-Go-Round in the Sea by Randolph Stow

This post 25 points

Total to date 125 points


message 478: by Pia (new)

Pia 30.1 - Schatzie's Task: as suggested by Cindie: Fall Means Friends

1.- Read a book by an author whose first and/or last name starts with a "J" or an "L."
The Devil's Cubs (The Bodyguard Trilogy, #3) by Leena Lehtolainen
by Leena Lehtolainen

L both in name and surname

5. - Move through those TBR piles and read a book of your choice!

The Life of the World to Come A Novel by Dan Cluchey

* Both books are ARC'S

--------------------------------------------

Points This Post: 30
Points Total: 165/875
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
Tasks Completed: 12
GO Total:
BB Total:


message 479: by Ann A (new)

Ann A (readerann) | 1091 comments *** Posting ONLY to claim a Golden Oldie ticket for:
Titus Andronicus, published in 1589

book was previously claimed for task 10.7, here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 480: by Ann A (new)

Ann A (readerann) | 1091 comments 20.4 - Golden Oldies - JamminJenny's Task: Fall Changes
Option B:
Foreign Bodies
This book is #41 on page 1 of the Relocating/Starting Over (Change and Challenge) list

Total points: 30


message 481: by Kaity (new)

Kaity | 358 comments Kait

25.6 - Dakimel's Task: Cool Fall Fun
Option B - A book with a dog on the cover.
The Home Court Advantage by N.M. Silber -- Chihuahua on the cover; I read the kindle ebook edition, here is the paperback: The Home Court Advantage

The Home Court Advantage (Lawyers in Love, #2) by N.M. Silber

Option C - A book with a type of baked good that might be found in a bakery on the cover.
Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec -- Cupcake on the cover

Futures and Frosting (Chocolate Lovers, #2) by Tara Sivec



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

Total Points: 65
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Total Golden Oldies: 0


message 482: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (jess0702) | 127 comments Jess Philly

15.3 October 28 is Frankenstein Day!
I read Inferno by Dan Brown, which fits both options. The author's last name Brown is shared by Frankenstein actor Clancy Brown, and the first letter of the title, I, can be found in Frankenstein.

20.3 - Best Review - Katy's Task: Pokebooks

For this task I chose option 2, and read Get in Trouble by Kelly Link, a book of short stories.

Points this post: 35
Total points: 35


message 483: by Rebecca NJ (new)

Rebecca NJ (njreader) | 1281 comments Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ


10.8 - 26 Letters
Alert by James Patterson
A = 1 word (Alert)
Link to PB edition: Alert


15.3 - October 28 is Frankenstein Day!
The Negotiator by Dee Henderson
Book fits both options. Option A - Author's first name "Dee" and matches Dee Bradley Baker who portrayed Frankenstein in 2014; Option B - The first letter of each word in the title can be found in fraNkensTein


30.4 - All in Order
Book 1 - Second Chance Romance by Asrai Devin
The title contains an ordinal number SECOND
Link to PB edition: Second Chance Romance

Book 2 - Boy Meets Girl by Meg Cabot
This book is #2 in the Boy series
Link to PB edition: Boy Meets Girl



This post: 55 points
Total points to date: 160 points
Tasks completed: 11
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season **


message 484: by Donna (new)

Donna | 1271 comments SCHATZIE

25.5: Jamie NYC's Shared Love of Reading

Opt. 5: Science as mpg
The Viral Storm: The Dawn of a New Pandemic Age

Opt. 6: Author's initials found in CLASSIC ROCK
Ice Like Fire
by Sara Raasch

=======================================

Points this Post: 25
Challenge Total: 600


message 485: by Christine (new)

Christine | 917 comments Christine V

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Coralie's Task: The Cheekies
Option 2: The Invention of Fire, #2 in the John Gower series. I listened to the indicated audio edition. Link to top PB (no MMP available): The Invention of Fire

Points this post: 20

Total points: 50
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 4
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=0)


message 486: by Pamela (new)

Pamela (pamela3265) | 952 comments Pamela3265

5.2 - Cotton

Stand-In Rancher Daddy by Renee Ryan - Set in Texas (Lone Star Cowboy League Series - Texas is the Lone Star State)


5.4 - Flowers

A Family for the Rancher by Louise M Gouge - cranesbiLl GeraniuM


5.5 - Wood

The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl by Timothy Egan - Tree: American Beech; Word: American


5.9 - Willow

Pony Express Hero by Rhonda Gibson


10.6 - Three of the Same

The Texan's Engagement Agreement by Noelle Marchand - Both engagement and agreement end in ent


10.10 - The Apprentice

Dark Star by Nerina Hilliard - Star is found in AppRenTiceShip


20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Diane Whitney's Task: Count 'em Up

Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr - 4 word title; 4 letter last name – 263 pages


30.2 - Ava Catherine’s Task: Asian Culture

Option 1: His Prairie Sweetheart by Erica Vetsch - E and V are found in Festival

Option 3: Lakeside Sweetheart by Lenora Worth by Leora Worth - The woman on the cover is wearing a floral dress


Points this post: 90
Total Points: 110
Golden Oldie books this post:
Total Golden Oldie books:
Big Book Tickets this post:
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:


message 487: by Susan (new)

Susan | 217 comments Susan W.

5.2 Cotton: Read a book set at least 50% in one of the top cotton producing states or countries listed.

I read Dumplin' by Julie Murphy

The book is set entirely in Texas, which is on the list.

--------------------

5.9 Willow: Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle that contains an X.

I read Blue Exorcist, Vol. 1 by Kazue Kato

There is an X in Exorcist

____________________

25.3 Nick KY’s Task – Autumn Moods

This is a two book task. Your two books combined must have a total of at least 500 pages.

Option 3: Read a book set at least 50% in New Mexico.

I read Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya

The book is set entirely in New Mexico

Option 4: Read a book with the GR genre “Religion” or “Philosophy” or “Environment” or “Biology” on its main book page.

I read The Te of Piglet by Benjamin Hoff

Philosophy is a main page genre (251 users)

Bless Me Ultima - 290 pages + The Te of Piglet - 257 pages =547 pages total

Points this post- 35
Total Points- 60


message 488: by Michelle's Empty Nest (last edited Sep 20, 2016 06:37AM) (new)

Michelle's Empty Nest (mlundy5) Michelle GA

15.5 Autumn Reads


Read a book from the Best Books to Read in Autumn list.

I read: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield.
{Book was on Page 1 of list.}

Points this post: 15
Total points: 95
Books posted: 7
Tasks complete: 7
Pages this post: 406
Total pages as of this post: 2914

Golden Oldies: 0; Total = 0
Big Book: 0; Total = 2


message 489: by ♞ Pat (new)

♞ Pat Gent | 786 comments Pat

◎20.5 ~ Bigger is Better - Barbara ★'s Task: Heat Freak or Snowbird?
Task Description ~ Option 1: Snowbird?
Read a book set in a country with a predominantly cold environment. Your book must be set (at least 50%) in one of the following locations:
CANADA

Still Missing by Chevy Stevens Still Missing by Chevy Stevens
Completed ~ 9.19.16
Pages ~ 352


Points this post ~ 20
Total Points ~ 185

Tasks Completed ~ 11
Books Read This Season ~ 12
Pages Read This Season : 3877


message 490: by Beth F (new)

Beth F | 669 comments 20.1 - Most Improved - Camilla's Task: Sep - Oct - Nov
Option 3 - Sailing Alone Around the Room: New and Selected Poems by Billy Collins
192 pages

25.6 - Dakimel's Task: Cool Fall Fun
Option B - Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis
Dog on cover
Animal Magnetism (Animal Magnetism, #1) by Jill Shalvis

Option D - Fever Moon: The Fear Dorcha by Karen Marie Moning
Author shares a first name with audio narrator Karen White

POINTS: 175


message 491: by Deborah (new)

Deborah | 1667 comments Post #6

30.3 - Jonquil’s Task- May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread.

1) Sep 28 Wednesday Ask a Stupid Question Day

Dark Harvest by Norman Partridge Dark Harvest My quilt would be filled with pictures of all sorts of creatures that people have never heard of (real and, we hope, imaginary) that I feel they really ought to know about. Here we have October Boy aka Ol' Hacksaw Face. If you ask, be prepared for a long explanation.

2) Nov 22 Tuesday Go For a Ride Day

The Royal Ranger (Ranger's Apprentice, #12) by John Flanagan The Royal Ranger IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 19.0
My quilt would be filled with all sorts of modes of transportation, in this case, horses.

Points this post:30
Total Points:90
Books read: 8
Tasks Done: 6


message 492: by Andrea (new)

Andrea loafer

20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Kim A's Task: The Pumpkin Capital of the World
4. Read a book whose title starts with a word that begins with one of the letters in PARADE.

Precious by Sapphire
aka Push

points: 20

total: 160
BB: 5
GO: 2
tasks completed: 10


message 493: by Nicola (last edited Sep 20, 2016 06:15AM) (new)

Nicola | 1360 comments M1NKS

5.4 - Flowers
The Listerdale Mystery Pub 1934
* I Claim 1 x Golden Oldie Ticket *

5.7 - Desk Set - Ariadne Oliver is an author
Dead Man's Folly


Points this post: 10
Total points: 10
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Tasks Completed = 2


message 494: by Nicola (last edited Sep 20, 2016 06:15AM) (new)

Nicola | 1360 comments M1NKS

10.2 - Writers Write
Reginald by Saki Pub 1904
* I Claim 1 x Golden Oldie Ticket *


Points this post: 10
Total points: 20
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Tasks Completed = 3


message 495: by Nicola (last edited Sep 20, 2016 06:28AM) (new)

Nicola | 1360 comments M1NKS

20.4 - Fall Changes
Option C: Brideshead Revisited Pub 1945 - bRIdESHeAd reVisTed by evelyN wauGh
* I Claim 1 x Golden Oldie Ticket *

20.5 - Heat Freak or Snowbird?
Option 3: Hogfather (Discworld, #20) by Terry Pratchett


20.6 - Fantasy Football Season
Option A - Female Fantasy author
Mockingjay


20.7 - The Cheekies
Option 1: Number in Title
The Thirteen Problems Pub 1932
* I Claim 1 x Golden Oldie Ticket *



Points this post: 80
Total points: 100
Golden Oldies: 4
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Tasks Completed = 7


message 496: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F

Task 15.5 Autumn Reads

Found on page 1 # 32
The Cider House Rules by John Irving

Claim 1 BB Ticket 598 pages


Points this post:15
Total points:35
Tasks completed:3
Books read:3
Golden Oldies:0
Big Books:500+(1)750+(1)1000+(0)


message 497: by Nicola (last edited Sep 20, 2016 06:39AM) (new)

Nicola | 1360 comments M1NKS

25.4 - Popularity Contest
1. Things Fall Apart (The African Trilogy, #1) by Chinua Achebe - Page 1
2. Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk - Page 1


25.7: It's Our First Anniversary, SRC!
1. Author in HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe - 654 pgs/Pub 1794
* I Claim 1 x Big Book Ticket *
* I Claim 1 x Golden Oldie Ticket *

Points this post: 50
Total points: 150
Golden Oldies: 5
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
Tasks Completed = 9


Brittany | BrittanyIsBooked (brittanyisbooked) Brittany G.
Task #5.6 Candy
Author: Mike Markel

Fractures: A Detectives Seagate and Miner Mystery

Points this post: 5
Total points: 25


message 499: by Nick (new)

Nick (doily) | 3392 comments Nick KY

10.9 National Bookfest I read Mysteries of Winterthurn by Joyce Carol Oates, an attendee.

CLAIM ONE BIG BOOK for Mysteries of Winterthurn at 516 pages.

Points This Post: 10
Total Points So Far: 170
Big Books So Far: 500+ (2)


message 500: by Christine (new)

Christine | 917 comments Christine V

30.1 - Schatzie's Task: as suggested by Cindie: Fall Means Friends
Option 1: The Plantagenets: The Warrior Kings and Queens Who Made England by Dan Jones I read the indicated audio edition. Link to top PB (no MMP available): The Plantagenets: The Warrior Kings and Queens Who Made England

The top PB establishes a page count of 534 pages. ***Claiming one Big Book Ticket***

Option 2: The Hollow Hills, which has Fantasy as a main page genre. I read the indicated Kindle edition. Link to top MMP: The Hollow Hills

Points this post: 30
BB Tickets this post: 1

Total points: 80
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 6
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=1)


1 2 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 51 52
back to top
This topic has been frozen by the moderator. No new comments can be posted.