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FALL CHALLENGE 2016
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Sarah E20.10 - Group Reads
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend
I posted message 50 in the discussion thread.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 120
Nick KY15.3 FRANKENSTEIN I read the following:
a. One Good Dog by Susan Wilson, last name “Wilson” is the same as actor Harry Wilson from the film Frankenstein’s Daughter, 1958.
b. Richard the Shaker by Hazel Spencer Phillips, First letter of each word in the title is found in fRankenSTein.
20.1 Camilla’s Sep-Oct-Nov Opt 3. Page number count includes a “9.” I read Dirty White Boys by Stephen Hunter, 496 pages.
Points This Post: 35
Total Points So Far: 380
5.4 - FlowersRead a book by an author whose first and last name initials are found in the 4th wedding anniversary flower CRANESBILL GERANIUM
Guadalupe Nettel
G & N are both found in GeraNium
POINTS
Points This Post: 5
Points Total: 315/875
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
Tasks Completed: 19
GO Total:
BB Total:
Chris MD15.5 Autumn Reads
The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde
Currently #54 on the first page of Best Books to Read in Autumn
Originally published in 1887. Claiming one Golden Oldie ticket.
15.9 Can't Wait to Read It
My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Sturgis
This is the first book listed for January in the Most Anticipated Fiction First Half 2016
I listened to the audio version of this book. The paperback has 240 pages.
30.3 May All Your Ups and Downs . . .
Book 1: September 15th, Make a Hat Day
by Rhys BowenMy quilt would show all different types of hats, including a version of the cloche hat being worn by Lady Georgiana on the cover of this book.
Book 2: October 8th, International Observe the Moon Day
by Maeve BinchyMy quilt would show all the phases of the moon, including a lovely full one like the one on the cover of this book.
I listened to the audio version of this book. The paperback has 416 pages.
Points for this post: 15 + 15 + 30 = 60
Total points: 60 + 190 = 250
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 17
Golden Oldies: 1
Big books: 500=1, 750=0, 1,000=0
Kristen IA10.1 - Self-Taught
Read a book written by one of the 17 Famous Authors Who Didn’t Study Writing. Pseudonyms for these authors may be used.
The Innocent Man by John Grisham
I listened to the audiobook, but have linked to the PB version.
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 225/875
Tasks Completed: 13/53
Big Books: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
Readerboard Nme MAZZA15.9 - Willow
A willow is any tree or shrub of the genus Salix. Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle that contains an X.
Exit Strategy
points this post = 5
Total points to date = 825
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25.5 - Jamie NYC's Task: Shared Love of ReadingOption 2 - ...read a book with a main page genre "Adventure" or "Humor"
The Dog of the South by Charles Portis
(Humor - 35 Users)
Option 6 - Read a book where the author's first and last name initials are found in CLASSIC ROCK
The Night Country by Stewart O'Nan
Stewart O'Nan
Task=25
Season total=95
trishhartuk25.2 Andy P’s Task: Harvest Time
Book 1. Read a book written by a single author whose initials can be found in the word HARVEST.
Crazy, VA, Shannon Hill (228pg)
HarveSt
Book 2. Read a book which has a tree with leaves on the cover (may be any color, but the leaves MUST be visible. NO evergreens). Required: Include the cover if using that option.
(286pg)(visible leaves approved in help thread message #82: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...)
Total pages: 228+286 = 514pg
Points this Task: 25
Books Read: 2
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No
Total Points: 550
Tasks Completed: 27
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 1 (500+ x1)
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20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Kim A's Task: The Pumpkin Capital of the World
option 4, first word begins with (P)arade: Portrait of a Girl by Dörthe Binkert
PB: Portrait of a Girl
20.3 - Best Review - Katy's Task: Pokebooks
option 3, set in Canada: In the Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje
25.2 - Andy P's task: Harvest Time
Book 1, AE in h(A)rv(E)st: The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens, 303 pages
Book 2, trees in title: The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate—Discoveries from a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben
PB: A vida secreta das árvores, 256 pages
303 + 256 = 559
total = 765
Coralie30.1 Fall Means Friends
Option 1 Jaime, Jamie and Lori: Book by an author whose first name starts with an "L"
The Antelope Wife by Louise Erdrich
Option 4 Mah Jongg: Book with more than one author
Burdens of the Dead by Mercedes Lackey, Eric Flint and Dave Freer
This post 30 points
Total to date 365 points
Delicious Dee15.1. Seasonal Words
Fall - frost - Kiss of Frost
Spring - sweet - Sweet Temptation
20.10 - Group Reads
The Keeper of Lost Causes - commented in msg 20, 28, 29
Points this post: 35
Points Total: 505
MEGSCL20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Kim A's Task: The Pumpkin Capital of the World
2. Read a book that has a tent on the cover.
25.3 - Nick KY’s Task – Autumn Moods
Option 2. Haunted House. Read a book with a single house exterior on the cover.
(182pp)Option 4. Both Sides Now-- read a book with the GR genre “Biology” on its main book page.
Cure: A Journey into the Science of Mind Over Body (320pp)
genre verified: here
Total pages = 502
TOTAL TO DATE:
points: 390
big book tickets: 5
Readerboard name Kathy P30.3 - Jonquil’s Task- May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread
Book 1 Nov 17 Take a Hike DayCutting for Stone
My quilt has two boys and their dog going for a walkBook 2 Nov 22 Go For a Ride Day
A Case of Exploding Mangoes My quilt has an airplane-perfect for going for a ride.Books this post: 2
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 105
Total Books: 6
Total Tasks: 5
Post #135.6 - Candy
Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 06 by Kyousuke Motomi MM in MotoMi
Points this post:5
Total Points:250
Books read: 20
Tasks Done: 14
Post #1420.1 Most Improved – Camilla’s task: Sep – Oct – Nov
Option 3. November
For this option, read a book with the page count, as listed on Goodreads, that contains the number nine (9).
Again the Magic 391 pages
Points this post:20
Total Points:270
Books read: 21
Tasks Done: 15
Michelle GA25.6 Dakimel's Task: Cool Fall Fun
After the Texas summer, fall is finally a time for me to enjoy being active. Let's see what keeps me occupied in the cooler months. Read 2 books, from 2 different options.
*REQUIRED: Identify the options.
{Option B. Walking the dog in the park. For this option, read a book with a dog on the cover.}
I read
Her Picture-Perfect Family by Linda Barrett.Required: Include the cover.
{Option C. Taking baked goods to all those back-to-school functions. For this option, read a book with a type of baked good that might be found in a bakery on the cover, e.g., cake, cookie, bagel, muffin, croissant, pie, bread.}
I read
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke.Required: Include the cover.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 335
Books posted: 26
Tasks complete: 22
Pages this post: 659
Total pages as of this post: 9080
Golden Oldies: 1; Total = 3
Big Book: 0; Total = 2
Task 30.3 - Jonquil’s Task- This is a TWO book task.
Your Folk Art assignment is to design a quilt theme for two of the less-well-known quirky holidays that occur during the fall listed at Fun Holidays
Book 1:
Sep 8 Thursday Pardon Day
I picked this book:
My Wife's Affair (2010) by Nancy Woodruff (Hardcover, 272 pages)
The lady is bowing down, asking for a pardon. My quilt would have copies of this cover repeated over & over & over. Specifically Approved for this Task
Book 2:
Sep 4 Sunday Eat an Extra Dessert Day
I picked this book:
Murder Gone A-Rye (A Baker's Treat #2) (2014) by Nancy J. Parra (Goodreads Author) (Paperback, 294 pages)
There is one, two, three trays of desserts--- cupcakes, cookies, scones, fruit tarts, etc, etc --- a lot of choices for an Extra Dessert! My quilt would have the trays of desserts repeated over & over & over.
115 + 30 = 145
Tasks Completed: 10
Points for this post: 30
Points thus far: 115 + 30 = 145
Books read: 12
Pages read: 3,509
Read but not claimed: 07
Goodreads Authors: 03
Golden Oldies: 00
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
JUKKA30.3 - Jonquil’s Task- May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread.
Two books whose covers apply to quirky autumn holidays from the Fun Holidays list.
Book 1: Aino Kassinen kertoo by Aino Kassinen for October 25th, the Sourest Day, because I think she looks plenty sour. The name of the book translates as "Aino Kassinen Speaks".
Book 2: Valonkantajat: Välähdyksiä suomalaisesta salatieteestä by Perttu Häkkinen & Vesa Iitti for October 31st, Magic Day, because the symbols on the cover look like (and probably are) actual magical symbols. For certain values of "actual". The title translates as "Lightbearers: Flashes of Finnish Occultism".
Points this post: 30
Big Books this post: 0
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Points: 265/875
Total Books Read: 25
Tasks Completed: 22/53
Big Books Total: 2
Golden Oldies Total: 0
Catherine TTask 10.4 - Let's Build a House!
read a book with a word from the list - FAMILY - in the title
Inn the Family Way by Heather Horrocks
approved for length: #5872 - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Task 10.7 - Doing the Dewey
roll 2 dice, read a book matching the classification
I rolled 8: read a book in 800s
The Blue Fox by Sjón
in Classify it is recorded as 839.6934 (don't know if this is a stable URL, apologies if not useful! http://classify.oclc.org/classify2/Cl...)
Task 10.10 - The Apprentice
read a book with a three letter word made from the phrase
THE can be made
Inn the Doghouse by Heather Horrocks
approved for length: #5872 - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Task 30.3 - May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread
book 1 - 10 Sep - Sewing Machine Day - taking the scissors held by the lady, I shall have quilt with scissors cut out beautiful fabric, and a sewing machine, and a finished dress
Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger
book 2 - 15 Sep - Make a Hat Day - need heads to model hats, and I shall use some of these as patterns, as well as having different hats, bonnets and helmets scattered about
Severed: A History of Heads Lost and Heads Found by Frances Larson
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new total points: 685
30.1 - Schatzie's Task: as suggested by Cindie: Fall Means Friends1. Jaime, Jamie and Lori: Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
5. Book Club: Girl at War by Sara Nović
Total Points = 245
30.3 - Jonquil’s Task- May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread.Book 1: Fall fun holiday - Read When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka. The origami crane on the cover helps celebrate Origami Day on Nov 11.
Book 2: Fall fun holiday - Read Let Me Die in His Footsteps by Lori Roy. Because the girl in this picture is just curled up sleeping in the middle of a bunch of lavender, I am using this image to celebrate Zero Tasking Day on Nov 6. The way to celebrate this day is to 'do nothing and just relax.'
Points these task: 30
Total points: 140
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 0
Big Book ticket requests: 1
Books read: 12
Tasks completed: 8
Catherine TTask 15.2 - It’s Not Too Late, but Don’t Wait Any Longer!
book 1 - read a book which fits a Summer 16 task
Secrets to the Grave by Tami Hoag
fits task 10.8 from Summer 16 (2nd in series) (or 10.6 - crime MPG)
book 2 - read a book which I bought in August
Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch
I bought the audio (linked above) in August. MMPB: Foxglove Summer
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total points = 710
LAVENDER20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Coralie's Task: The Cheekies.
Option 2. November: Read a book that is the second in a series.
The Tomb (Adversary Cycle, #2) by F. Paul Wilson
# 2 in the Adversary Cycle series
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 260
Tasks Completed: 14
Books Read: 18
Readerboard Name: Nicola TTask: 20.9 - Moderator's Pet: Jaclyn TX's Task: Harry Potter!
read ONE book that contains at least one of the following words from the original Harry Potter series in its title or subtitle
Even if i don't finish all the tasks i have to finish a Harry Potter one ;)
The word i chose was Prince
The book i read was
. IMO a better story than the original shakespeare play.Points this post: 20
Books Read: 9
Tasks completed: 9
Points overall: 180
BB: 3
GO: 0
Repost of my last post 1349.30.3 - Jonquil’s Task- May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread.
Book 1: Fall fun holiday - Read When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka. The origami crane on the cover helps celebrate Origami Day on Nov 11.
Book 2: Fall fun holiday - Read Let Me Die in His Footsteps by Lori Roy. Because the girl in this picture is just curled up sleeping in the middle of a bunch of lavender, I am using this image to celebrate Zero Tasking Day on Nov 6. The way to celebrate this day is to 'do nothing and just relax.'
Points these task: 30
Total points: 140
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 0
Big Book ticket requests: 1
Books read: 12
Tasks completed: 8
10.10 - The ApprenticeRead a book with a title/subtitle that contains a word of at least three letters that can be made from the letters of APPRENTICESHIP
The word is THREE
appREnTtcEsHip
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POINTS
Points This Post: 10
Points Total: 325/875
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
Tasks Completed: 20
GO Total:
BB Total:
5.4 - Flowerscranesbill geranIuM
Nutshell by Ian McEwan
+5 Points
10.1 - Self-Taught
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG+ - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 6.0
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling
+10 Points
25.5 - Jamie NYC's Task: Shared Love of Reading
Option 2 - Common Elements - Adventure and Humor are often found in the books my son likes best so read a book with a main page genre "Adventure" or "Humor", embedded is okay.
Humor:
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
Option 3 - Book to Film Read a book that has been turned into a movie or television show.
Required: Include a link to IMDB, Wikipedia or another reference to the movie or tv show:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0381061/?...
Casino Royale by Ian Fleming
+25 Points
30.1 - Schatzie's Task: as suggested by Cindie: Fall Means Friends
1. Jaime, Jamie and Lori: We all met in Sunday School in 4th grade and have remained great friends well into adulthood -- even our kids (those of us who have them) are friends.
For this option, read a book by an author whose first and/or last name starts with a "J" or an "L." Middle names and initials do NOT count.
Before the Wind by Jim Lynch
5. Book Club: I have belonged to a book club since my oldest son, who will be 21 in September, was 2. For the last 5 years, one of our criteria is that you must have read a book first before you suggest it for our book club book. Move through those TBR piles and read a book of your choice!
They Do It with Mirrors by Agatha Christie
+30 Points
30.3 - Jonquil’s Task- May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread.
Book 1
World Hello Day / November 21
This quilt square will represent the Statue of Liberty, the symbol of welcome to immigrants coming through Ellis Island to NYC.
UnDivided by Neal ShustermanBook 2
Handbag Day / October 10
The picture on this cover is of a handbag or pocketbook (Page 33 …but I finally saw a handsomely bound leather pocketbook) used in the early 1700s. My quilt will replicate this leather bag in honor of handbag day.
A Conspiracy of Paper by David Liss+30 Points
Points this Post: 100
Grand Total: 475
REPOSTING...BARBARA ★
25.2 - Andy P's task: Harvest Time
Book 1: The Devil Wears Kilts - Suzanne Enoch (325 pages) (S & E in harvESt) 10/17
Book 2: Snow on the Bayou - Sandra Hill (368 pages) 9/30
Approval: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... (post 63 & 64)
NOTE: two books combined must have a total of at least 500 pages
Total Pages: 325 pg + 368 pg = 693 pages
Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 305
BIG BOOKS: 500+: (3), 750+: (0); 1000+: (1)
SpiderMac10.8 26 Letters
Read a book in which the number of words in the title match the numerical designation of the first letter of the title.
I read Bone Gap by Laura Ruby
B = two word title
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25.5 Jamie NYC's Task: Shared Love of Reading
This is a two book task.
Book 1 – Option 2 - Read a book with a main page genre "Adventure" or "Humor".
I read A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
Main page genre “Humor” – 988 users – 10.19.2016
(also has main page genre “Humor > Comedy” – 278 users – 10.19.2016)
Book 2 – Option 6 – Read a book where the author's first and last initials are found in CLASSIC ROCK.
I read Fractured by Karin Slaughter
Karin Slaughter – claSsic rocK
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30.4 Dlmrose’s task: All in Order
This is a two book task.
Book 1 - Read a book that contains an ordinal number in its TITLE.
I read The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
Book 2 – Read a book in a series that is the SAME NUMBER in series as the ordinal number from Book 1.
I read Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs
Spider Bones is #13 in the Temperance Brennan series.
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Points this post: 65
Points total: 620/875
Golden oldies total: 0
Big book ticket total: 1
Tasks completed: 40/53
Books read: 48
Andy P.Task # 25.6 - Dakimel's Task: Cool Fall Fun
A. Exploring the bike paths in my city. For this option, read a book with a bicycle on the cover.
by Helen Simonson Woman riding bike on coverD. For this option, read a book written by an author who shares at least one name* with one of my favorite narrators:
by Mark Billingham Author shares his first name with Mark BramhillPoints this post: 25
Total points: 370
5.4: FlowersRead a book whose author's initials can be found in the 4th wedding anniversary flower CRANESBILL GERANIUM
Good Girl by AG Lewis
A, G and L
Points this post: 5
Total points: 5
perletwo15.1. Seasonal Words. - A. Read a book with one of the words for autumn/fall in its title/subtitle. Fall Descriptive Words.
Cold Days
I read the Kindle edition, but the top mmp edition is listed at 614 pages, qualifying for a Big Book ticket.
B. Read a book with one of the words for spring in its title. Spring Descriptive Words.
The Blood of the Lamb
Points this task: 15
Total points: 615
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 8
Big Book ticket requests: 3
Books read: 49
Tasks completed: 38
10.5 - Folk ArtRead a book in which all the letters of FOLK ART can be found in any order in the title, subtitle, and/or author's name.
The Tilted World by Tom Franklin
Tom Franklin
Task=10
Season total=105
10.10 title/subtitle that contains a word of at least three letters that can be made from the letters of APPRENTICESHIP
The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett
Word used: thin
*claiming a GO ticket, published 1934*
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 170
Tasks completed: 11
Books Read: 12
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(0)
LAUREN JODI20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Coralie's Task: The Cheekies.
Option 2: Verity
Book #2 in Moreno & Hart.
Hit and Run by Allison Brennan & Laura Griffin
Approved for length in post #5642 of the ebook verification thread.
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 180/875
Total Books Read: 14
Tasks Completed: 10/53
Elizabeth PTask 5.1 - Paper
Books about books as main page genre or books on cover
by Erika SwylerFits both possibilities
Task 20.4 - Fall Changes
Option C: Letters of HARVESTING found in title, author's name
The Invasion of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
THE inVAsion of the teaRlING, erika johanSen
THEVARINGS
HARVESTING
At 544 pages, good for *One Big Book Ticket*
The Invasion of the Tearling
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 75
Total Tasks: 5
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 1
Total Books: 5
LAVENDER15.5. Autumn Reads
Read a book from the Best Books to Read in autumn list "Best Books to Read in Autumn"
The Hollow by Agatha Christie
Page 2 of the list
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 275
Tasks Completed: 15
Books Read: 19
30.1 - Fall Means Friends1. Jaime, Jamie and Lorie - The author's first name begins with J:
Gut Symmetries by Jeanette Winterson
2. Jennifer - Fantasy and Magical Realism are both main page genres:
The People in the Trees by Hanya Yanagihara
30.2 - Asian Culture
Option 1: Cherry Blossom Festival - The author's initials can be found in cherry blossoM festivAl:
The White Cottage Mystery by Margery Allingham
Option 2: Origami - There is bird on the cover - a swan swimming on the river:
Sidney Chambers and The Dangers of Temptation by James Runcie
Points this post 60
Total Points 85
Bookwrm526Task #20.10 - Group Reads
I chose to read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. My contribution to the discussion is in post #12 on the discussion thread.
Points this post: 20
Total points so far: 250
Boston Kate
5.3 Leather
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
"Travel" on main page
10.2 Writers Write
writing implement on cover - approved in message 9 of Help Thread
Points this post: 15
Total points: 15
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
Sarah E15.3. October 28 is Frankenstein Day!
Option 2 - one book
The Finisher by David Baldacci
David Baldacci matches David Prowse
Title initials found in FrankensTein
I read the kindle edition, paperback (no MMPB) is The Finisher
The Finisher is a big book (512 pages). I claim 1 BB ticket.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 135
BB tickets this post: 1
Total BB tickets: 1
Mod
I read American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst by Jeffrey Toobin, who was a participating author at the 2016 National Book Festival.
15.9. Can’t Wait to Read It!
I read Hag-Seed. Found on the list for Most anticipated fiction books for 2nd half 2016 - October.
25.6 - Dakimel's Task: Cool Fall Fun
For my first book, I chose option B and read
- dog on the cover.For my second book, I chose option D and read The Body on the Beach by Simon Brett. The name "Simon" is shared by the narrator Simon Vance.
Points this post: 50
Total points: 590
5.6 - CandyRead a book by an author who has at least 2 Ms in their GR name.
I read Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by M.R. James from September 23 to October 03.
I claim one Golden Oldie ticket for this book (first published 1904).
Points this post: 5
Total points: 10
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 0
Tasks completed: 2
CYNBAXTERTask # 30.05 – Catherine T's Task: Fall Out Over Autumn
Go to effingpot.com, choose a category and select word(s) or phrase(s) in bold. Read a book with that EXACT word or phrase in the title or subtitle. Identify the category and word/phrase when you post.
Book 1: The Blind Man's Garden by Nadeem Aslam - Around the House – Garden
Book 2: Duck Duck Wally: A Novel by Gabe Rotter - People – Duck, Wally
Book 1 (384 pgs) + Book 2 (320 pgs) = 704 pages
Points this post: 30 points
Total points to date = 365 points
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 1
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 0
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 1
25.7 Brooke TX's Task: It's Our First Anniversary, SRC!Option 1. Read two books by authors whose initials can be found in HAPPY ANNIVERSARY.
The Black Book by Ian Rankin
Let It Bleed by Ian Rankin
Combined page total: 700 (340 + 360)
Points this post: 25
Points in total: 320
Golden Oldies: 4
Big Book Tickets: 1
Readerboard Name MAZZA150.1 - Maya's Task : We've Been Here Before...Or Have We?
Read three books, one from each book set selecting either A or B.
Required: Identify the options when you post.
All three books together must equal at least 900* pages.
BOOK ONE : Sometimes, It's Easy
BOOK 1 Task B
B) Sometimes, the things you're looking for are right in front of your eyes, if you only take the time to look.
READ A BOOK with a main page genre of "Adult". The genre tag is limited to "Adult" and does not include other genres containing the word.
The Nightingale 440 pages has Adult genre
BOOK TWO : Sometimes, It's Hard Option A
A) When you're going on a scavenger hunt, the main thing to remember is that sometimes you overlook something obvious in a place you've already been. Maybe you should look harder?
READ A BOOK from a series that you have read a book from this season already and successfully claimed for a Fall 2016 task. The book must be identified as part of a series in the Goodreads metadata.
Required: You must link to the post #* that you claimed that book in when you submit this task. *how-to instructions in post 4.
The Eye of Zoltar 401 pages
link to post where the The Song of the Quarkbeast is also claimed = https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
BOOK THREE : Sometimes, It Gets Done Option B
B) There's just no way that you'll be able to finish that list. Who can seriously expect you to be able to do ALL of those things and still be able to sleep?
READ A BOOK that you've tried to read before but did not finish. This must be a book that you have seriously attempted to finish not just a false start.
Required: Explain how your choice fits the task.
Brownie Points 272 pages
I started this book for a team reading challenge a long time ago before i finished it someone else fulfilled the challenge requirement. I moved onto something else and never got back to this one.. I had completed at least 40%
Page requirement for post = 900
Book 1 = 440
Book 2 = 401
Book 3 = 272
Total pages - 1113
points this post = 50
Total points to date = 875
Challenge complete
Task 25.4 – PerleTwo – Popularity ContestOption 1 – From LIST: GR Best selling books of all time
Tuesdays with Morrie - # 81 on the list (page 1)
I listened to the Audio / MMP: I miei martedì col professore
Option 2 – From LIST: Cult Classics
Dracula - # 27 on the list (page 1)
I listened to the audio / MMP: Dracula
+++ Golden Oldie+++ - 1st published 1897
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This Post: 25 points
Total points to date: 275 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier): 3
Big Books Read: (1) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 1
(*edited just to fix my point total)
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20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Coralie's Task: The Cheekies
Option A: Thirty-Two and a Half Complications - Denise Grover Swank (32 in title) 10/16
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25.2 - Andy P's task: Harvest Time
Book 1: The Devil Wears Kilts - Suzanne Enoch (325 pages) (S & E in harvESt) 10/17
Book 2: Snow on the Bayou - Sandra Hill (368 pages) 9/30
Approval: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... (post 63 & 64)
NOTE: two books combined must have a total of at least 500 pages
Total Pages: 325 pg + 368 pg = 693 pages
Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 45
Total Points: 305
BIG BOOKS: 500+: (3), 750+: (0); 1000+: (1)