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FALL CHALLENGE 2016
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SarahBR5.4 - Flowers
Fun Science: A Guide to Life, the Universe and Why Science Is So Awesome by Charlie McDonnell. Charlies initials are found in the words. CRANESBILL GERANIUM. C in Cranesbill and M in Geranium.
10.2 - Writers Write
by Robin Klein. The girl on the left is holding what looks like a pen in her hand completing the requirement of the challenge. This book is listed as childrens. IL: UG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 7.0Points this post: 15
Total points: 505
Books posted: 37
Tasks complete: 28
Pages this post: 428
Total pages as of this post:11,015
Big Book Tickets:4
BARBARA ★15.5 - Autumn Reads
Spider's Bite - Jennifer Estep (#224 on page 2 of list) 10/25
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20.9 - Moderator's Pet: Jaclyn TX's Task: Harry Potter!
Prince of Magic - Linda Winstead-Jones (prince) 10/24
Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 35
Total Points: 370
BIG BOOKS: 500+: (3), 750+: (0); 1000+: (1)
5.4 - FlowersA Blush with Death by India Ink
Author initials are in CRANESBILL GERANIUM
Total points: 5
PAULA S20.10 - Group Reads
I read the Swedish translation of The Keeper of Lost Causes:
Kvinnan i rummetmy comment in the discussion thread
Points: 20
Sara ITA20.1 Most Improved – Camilla’s task: Sep – Oct – Nov
Option 3, November — Read a book with the page count, as listed on Goodreads, that contains the number nine (9).
La vita sommersa di Gould by Richard Flanagan
(original title: Gould's Book of Fish: A Novel in Twelve Fish)
429 pages
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Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 90
Jasmiina F5.9 - Willow:
Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle that contains an X:
Guardians of the Galaxy: New Guard, Volume 1: Emperor Quill by Brian Michael Bendis.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 140
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies: 1
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 0
BBooks - 750+: 0
BBooks - 1000+: 0
Creynard15.2. It’s Not Too Late, but Don’t Wait Any Longer!
Book A: Mai Tai'd Up by Alice Clayton
Fulfills requirement from Summer Challenge
10.8. Happy Birthday
Is the 4th in Clayton's "cocktail" a series.
Book B: It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
Added the book to my list August 17, 2016
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Kim A's Task: The Pumpkin Capital of the World
Option 3: Little Bee by Chris Cleave
#37 on the GR "Most Orange Books of All Time" list.
Points this post: 35
Points total: 255
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Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 27
loafer5.8 - Bronze
Read a book from this list It's All About the Swords
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I listened to the Audible version but with over 1000 links to scroll through, I could not do it. Here is the mass mkt pb:
Les Trois Mousquetaires by Alexandre Dumas
At 777 pages, it is a "Big Book"
First published in 1844, it is a "Golden Oldie"
It can be found on page 1 of the specified list.
points: 5
total: 400
BB: 8
GO: 7
tasks completed: 26
Currently reading 11/22/63 by Stephen King while still holding on Stars Above by Marissa Meyer.
trishhartuk15.3. October 28 is Frankenstein Day!
Option 2: Read one book that fits both A and B:
Book A - read a book whose author’s name matches either the first or last name of one of the actors who played Frankenstein Frankenstein actors. AND Book B - read a book in which the first letter of each word in the title can be found in FRANKENSTEIN.
Appaloosa, ROBERT B Parker
ROBERT de Niro played the monster in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994)
The letter A can be found in “frAnkenstein”
Points this Task: 15
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No
Total Points: 615
Tasks Completed: 29
Golden Oldies: 1
Big Books: 1 (500+ x1)
Laura NT10.10 - 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.
The Secret Garden
AR Bookfinder: IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 13.0
Secret can be made from the letters of appREnTiCEShip.
**The Secret Garden is a Golden Oldie (first published in 1911). I claim one GO ticket.**
Points this post: 10
GO ticket this post: 1
Total points: 110
Total GO tickets: 1
Kristen IA10.8 - 26 Letters
Down The Darkest Road by Tami Hoag
D=4th Letter; Four Word Title
I listened to the audiobook, but have linked to the MMPB version for page count
20.4 - Golden Oldies - JamminJenny's Task: Fall Changes
Required: Identify the option.
Pick from one of the following options
Option C: Spell-it-Out. Read a book where ALL the letters in HARVESTING can be found in any combination of title, subtitle and/or author's name.
Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones
H - tHird
A - grAve
R - thiRd
V – graVe
E - gravE
S - joneS
T - Third
I - thIrd
N - joNes
G - Grave
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Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 310/875
Tasks Completed: 17/53
Big Books: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
.Task 15.4 – From A…. to Z
Option A – Title begins with ‘A’
A Few Fair Days
Option B – Title or author name contains letter ‘Z’ - MahfouZ
Naguib Mahfouz / Midaq Alley
+++ Golden Oldie+++ - 1st published 1947
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This Post: 15 points
Total points to date: 290 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier): 4
Big Books Read: (1) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 1
5.9 An X in the title/subtitle1920: The Year of the Six Presidents by David Pietrusza
*claiming a BB ticket 592 pages*
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 175
Tasks completed: 12
Books Read: 13
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)
20.1 Most Improved – Camilla’s task: Sep – Oct – NovOption 1. September
I read Game of Queens: A Novel of Vashti and Esther. The author, India Edghill, initials can be found in the word EquInox.
Points: 140
Books read: 12
tasks completed: 10
Big Books: 2
pages read: 4185
5.10 - DiamondHome by Harlan Coben
+5 Points
15.1. Seasonal Words.
A. Fall Words: golden
Golden State by Michelle Richmond
B. Spring Words: season
Lying Season by Karina Halle
+15 Points
20.3 - Best Review - Katy's Task: Pokebooks
Option 2: Ninetales. Ninetales is a beautiful Pokemon that I was excited to catch, and with a great literary name! Read a collection of short stories, essays or novellas.
Skin and Other Stories by Roald Dahl
+20 Points
20.6 - Seasoned Reader – Kristi CO's task: Fantasy Football Season
Option B Read a debut book from the Goodread’s Debut Author Snapshot list.
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
+20 Task
Points this Post: 60
Grand Total: 535
MEGSCL30.4 - Dlmrose’s task: All in Order
Book 1: Seventh Heaven 7th
Book 2: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter #7)
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 34.0
**784 pages – 2 big book tickets
TOTAL TO DATE:
points: 460
big book tickets: 7
Christine V5.4 - Flowers
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon.
I read the indicated audio edition. Link to top Hardcover (no PB or MMP available): Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
20.6 - Seasoned Reader – Kristi CO's task: Fantasy Football Season
Option A: The Gospel of Loki by Joanne M. Harris
I read the indicated Kindle edition. Link to top MMP: The Gospel of Loki
Points this post: 25
Total points: 215
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 17
Golden Oldies: 3
Big Books: 500=3, 750=0, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=3)
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Diane Whitney's Task: Count 'em Up!A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev
Author's last name has 3 letters, title has 3 words
POINTS: 505
Readerboard name Kathy P20.6 - Seasoned Reader – Kristi CO's task: Fantasy Football Season
Option B - found on first page
Our Endless Numbered Days
Books this post: 1
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 125
Total Books: 7
Total Tasks: 6
Readerboard name Kathy P20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Diane Whitney's Task: Count 'em Up!
Lafayette in the Somewhat United StatesTitle has 6 words and last name has 6 letters. Book has 274 pages
Books this post: 1
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 145
Total Books: 8
Total Tasks: 9
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥5.8 Bronze
The most significant characteristic of the Bronze Age was the surge in metallurgy. Read a book from this list It's All About the Swords--Page 1 Book #21:The Warrior Heir
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
Points Earned This Post:5
Points Achieved to Date: 40/875
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥5.9 Willow
Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle that contains an X:Great Expectations: The ELT Graphic Novel With 3 CDs
Points Earned This Post:5
Points Achieved to Date:45/875
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥5.10 Diamond
Read a book of your choice. Note: Books with the genre "children" or "kids" NOT found in AR Bookfinder MAY be used for this task. Required: If using this exemption, state that the book is not found in ARBookFinder: The Adventures of the Wilderness Family
BOOK NOT FOUND IN AR BOOKFINDER
Points Earned This Post:5
Points Achieved to Date: 50/875
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥10.1 Self-Taught
Read a book written by one of the 17 Famous Authors Who Didn’t Study Writing--Arthur Conan Doyle:A Study in Scarlet
Points Earned This Post:10
Points Achieved to Date: 60/875
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥10.2 Writers Write
Read a book with a writing implement (pen, pencil, quill, typewriter, computer, crayon, etc.) on the cover--Quill:Jane Austen For Beginners.
Points Earned This Post:10
Points Achieved to Date: 70/875
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥10.3 3 X 3
Read a book that has a three word TITLE that consists of a list of exactly different three words that are all the same part of speech: three nouns, three verbs, three pronouns, etc:Only Ever Always
Verification Post
Points Earned This Post:10
Points Achieved to Date:80/875
15.5. Autumn ReadsRead a book from the Best Books to Read in autumn list Best Books to Read in Autumn
This book appears on page 2 of the Best Books list.
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30.2 - Ava Catherine’s Task: Asian Culture
Option 1: Cherry Blossom Festival
Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
by C.L. Taylor
Authors initials are CLT
C in Cherry
L in bLossom
T in fesTival
Option 3: Kimono/Obi
Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover
The article of clothing is a black bathing suit. Book is approved in message #2 of help thread
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POINTS
Points This Post: 45
Points Total: 385/875
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
Tasks Completed: 23
GO Total:
BB Total:
Marina H10.10 - The Apprentice
The Blue Fox by Sjón
"The" can be made from the letters of APPRENTICESHIP
Points this post: 10
Total points: 170
Tasks completed: 9
trishhartuk15.2. It’s Not Too Late, but Don’t Wait Any Longer!
Book A. It’s late, but not TOO late - read a book that fits one of the Summer 2016 5, 10, 15 or 20 point tasks.
Eye of the Storm, Marcia Muller
In the summer challenge, I could have used this for 15.3 – June, July, August for the one book option fulfilling both Books A and B (Book A- Read a book with exactly 4 or 6 words in the TITLE; Book B- Read a book by an author whose Goodreads name is composed of name parts with exactly 4 OR 6 letters in every part.)
Book B. Don’t procrastinate - read a book that you added to your TBR, purchased, were given, added to your e-reader, etc., during June, July, or August 2016. REQUIRED: State when you received the book or added the book to your list.
Feline Fatale, Sean Cameron
I was given a copy by the author on 3 August and added it to my TBR list on 4 August
Approved in ebook verification thread message #5730: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Points this Task: 15
Books Read: 2
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No
15.7. Sing Along!
Read a novel that has been turned into a musical, from the following list: Novels that have been turned into musicals
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L Frank Baum
AR Quiz No. 200094 EN Fiction, AR Quiz Information IL: MY - BL: 7.0 - AR Pts: 7.0
Three listed versions of The Wizard of Oz (1902, 1942, 1987), plus The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and The Wiz are all based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Golden Oldie: Yes, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was first published in 1900
Points this Task: 15
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldie: 1
Big Book: No
Total Points: 645
Tasks Completed: 31
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Books: 1 (500+ x1)
Jonquil25.7 Brooke TX's Task: It's Our First Anniversary, SRC!
Option 1 author initials in HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
HAPPYAN N IVERSA R Y
H APPYANNI V ERSARY
Entranced
Nora Roberts
Paperback, 336 pages 10/2
Freezer I'll Shoot
Victoria Hamilton
Paperback, 451 pages 10/21
336 + 451= 787 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 675
Books posted: 56
Tasks complete: 47
Pages this post: 787
Total pages as of this post: 16822
30.4 - Dlmrose’s task: All in Order TWO BOOKSI read The First Wife by Erica Spindler.
I also read Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood.
Points: 30
Points this post: 30
Total points to date: 85
Jonquil30.1 - Schatzie's Task: as suggested by Cindie: Fall Means Friends
1. Jaime, Jamie and Lori author name starts with a "J"
J.A. Jance
Downfall
J.A. Jance
Hardcover, 383 pages 10/24
2. Jennifer Fantasy > Urban Fantasy 510 users
Sixth Grave on the Edge
Darynda Jones
Paperback, 355 pages 10/7
Points this post: 30
Total points: 705
Books posted: 58
Tasks complete: 48
Pages this post: 738
Total pages as of this post: 17560
5.1 Books About Books
Total points and this post:20
SpiderMac15.2 It’s Not Too Late, but Don’t Wait Any Longer!
This is a two book task.
Book 1 –Read a book that fits one of the Summer 2016 5-20 point tasks.
I read The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen
This book fits Summer 2016 task # 20.1
“Club”
Cl – Chlorine
U – Uranium
B - Boron
Book 2 – Read a book added to your TBR, purchased, were given, etc., during June, July, or August 2016.
I read Watchmen by Alan Moore
This book was a gift from my sister around June 8, 2016.
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15.10 It's All About Family
I chose to read a book from the list Best Books about Family Relationships.
I read The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
This book is #35 on page 1 of the list. (10.27.2016)
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
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50.1 Maya's Task : We've Been Here Before...Or Have We?
This is a three book task. Books must have combined page total of at least 900 pages.
Book 1 - Option A - Read a book that fits any other task or task option from the Fall 2016 Season.
I read The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen
This book fits task 10.10 and the version I read has 376 pages.
My word is APPRENTICE.
APPRENTICEship
Book 2 – Option A - Read a book from a series you have read a book from this season already and successfully claimed for a Fall 2016 task.
I read The Absent One by Jussi Adler-Olsen
This book is #2 in the Department Q (Afdeling Q) series and the version I read has 406 pages.
I claimed the first book in the series (The Keeper of Lost Causes) in message #288.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Book 3 – Option A - Read a book that has been on your Goodreads TBR shelf the longest.
I read Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
The version I read has 207 pages.
I first added books to my To Read shelf on 9.12.2015. This book was one of the first I added that day.
(376 + 406 + 207 = 989 pages)
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Points this post: 80
Points total: 790/875
Golden oldies total: 0
Big book ticket total: 1
Tasks completed: 49/53
Books read: 62
perletwo30.5 - Catherine T's Task: Fall Out Over Autumn - You can read one or two books, provided the total page count is at least 600 pages.
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 - no variations. If you select a phrase the entire phrase must be present intact in your book's title/subtitle. If you read 2 books to meet the page number requirement you may use the same word or phrase twice. Required: identify the category and word/phrase when you post.
Fluke: Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings = FLUKE, from the "slang" category
I read the kindle edition, but the top paperback edition is listed at 321 pages.
Right as Rain = RIGHT, from the "slang" category
I read the kindle edition, but the top mass market paperback edition is listed at 359 pages.
321+359=680 pages
Points this task: 30
Total points: 695
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 9
Big Book ticket requests: 4
Books read: 54
Tasks completed: 40
Andy P.Task # 25.1. - Sandy's Task: Folk Tales and Music.
Book 1. Read a book from one of the following lists: Stories for Adults Who Love Fairy Tales
by Joe Hill p. 1 # 57 (370 p.)Book 2 Read a book, the title of which contains a word of at least 4 letters from a song title listed on Folk Alley’s 100 Most Essential Folk Songs.
by Julia Keller Song is # 80 Man of Constant Sorrow, matching Sorrow in title ( 354 p.) 370+354= 724>>500Points this post: 25
Total points: 460
Sarah E30.3 - Jonquil’s Task- May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread.
Book 1: Skyscraper Day, 3rd September
My quilt would have the world's most recognisable skyscrapers (including the Chrysler Building) arranged to make a fantasy cityscape.
I read the kindle edition, paperback (no MMPB) is My Name Is Lucy Barton
Book 2: Make a Hat Day, 15th September
My quilt would have a circular arrangement of hats.
I read the kindle edition, MMPB is Le Chapeau de Mitterrand
Points this post: 30
Total points: 165
Marina H20.6 - Seasoned Reader – Kristi CO's task: Fantasy Football Season
Option A: Throne of Glass
Written by female author and "fantasy" as main page genre
Points this post: 20
Total points: 190
Tasks completed: 10
Sarah E15.9. Can’t Wait to Read It!
From the Most Anticipated Fiction First Half 2016 list, found in April.
Eligible
Eligible is a big book (514 pages). I claim 1 BB ticket.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 180
BB tickets this post: 1
Total BB tickets: 2
Oma122910.1 - Self-Taught
Although highly skilled, most folk artists have no formal training in art. Read a book written by one of the 17 Famous Authors Who Didn’t Study Writing Pseudonyms for these authors may be used.
Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham
Total Points-105/875
Completed Tasks-12/53
GO Books (2)
Big Books 500-750 pages (); 750+pages()
CYNBAXTERTask # 15.10 – It's All About Family
Book 1: Read a book from one of these lists: Novels Featuring Grandparents or Best Books about Family Relationships.
White Teeth by Zadie Smith - #74 on Page 1 of Best Books about Family Relationships.
**This is a Big Book (542 pages). Claiming 1 BB ticket
Points this post: 15 points
Total points to date = 425 points
BB tickets this post: 1
Total BB tickets to date: 2
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 0
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 1
loafer5.2 - Cotton
Read a book set at least 50% in one of these top 5 cotton-producing US states: Texas, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina or top five cotton-producing countries: China, India, Pakistan, Brazil or Uzbekistan
Save the Date by Mary Kay Andrews
set in Savannah, Georgia
points: 5
total: 405
BB: 8
GO: 7
tasks completed: 27
Kait5.6 - Candy
A book by an author who has at least 2 Ms in their GR name.
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning -- Karen Marie Moning; I read the kindle ebook edition, here is the mass market paperback: Darkfever
5.8 - Bronze
A book from this list: It's All About the Swords.
Dark Lover by J.R. Ward -- #30 on page one of the It's All About The Swords! listopia
Points This Post: 10
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Golden Oldies This Post: 0
Total Points: 230
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Total Golden Oldies: 1
perletwo10.2 - Writers Write - Read a book with a writing implement (pen, pencil, quill, typewriter, computer, crayon, etc.) on the cover. Required: Include the cover.
Plot It YourselfPoints this task: 10
Total points: 705
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 9
Big Book ticket requests: 4
Books read: 55
Tasks completed: 41
Kristina Marie5.5 - Wood
Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle from this list of trees. Any individual word from the list may be used except THE.
Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes by Juan Felipe Herrera
*"American" shows up several times on the list of trees
*This is my one book between 80 -99 pages that may be used for one 5 point task.
20.10 - Group Reads
Read one of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season.
I listened to: The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald.
The mass-market paperback (Läsarna i Broken Wheel rekommenderar) has 396 pages.
*My comments in the book discussion thread can be found here and here.
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 155
Tasks Completed: 9
Creynard25.6 - Dakimel's Task: Cool Fall Fun
Book 1/Option D: Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins
Amy Rubinate is the narrator.
Book 2/Option A:
by Helen Simonson***The Summer Before the War is a big book at 596 pages. Claiming 1 BB Ticket
Points this post: 25
Total points: 280
BB this post: 1
Total BB: 5
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Tasks completed: 18
Books read: 27
Christine V30.5 - Catherine T's Task: Fall Out Over Autumn
The Year of the Flood Matching word "Year", which is found in the "Odds and Sods" category.
I read the indicated Kindle edition. The top MMP establishes a page count of 624 pages. ***Claiming 1 Big Book Ticket***
Points this post: 30
Big Book Tickets this post: 1
Total points: 245
Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 18
Golden Oldies: 3
Big Books: 500=4, 750=0, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=4)
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5.4 - Flowers
Read a book by an author whose first and last name initials are found in the 4th wedding anniversary flower CRANESBILL GERANIUM. One qualifying contributor in a book by multiple authors works.
Jack of Fables, Volume 2: Jack of Hearts by Matthew Sturges
M from Geranium
S from Cranesbill
5.9 - Willow
Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle that contains an X.
Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
5.10 - Diamond
Read a book of your choice.
Fables, Volume 7: Arabian Nights and Days by Bill Willingham
15.2. It’s Not Too Late, but Don’t Wait Any Longer!
A. It’s late, but not TOO late – read a book that fits one of the Summer 2016 5, 10, 15 or 20 point tasks.
The Perdition Score by Richard Kadrey
This fits option 10.5.
B. Don’t procrastinate – read a book that you added to your TBR, purchased, were given, added to your e-reader, etc., during June, July, or August 2016.
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
I added this on June 29th, 2016.
20.1 Most Improved – Camilla’s task: Sep – Oct – Nov
Option 3. November - read a book with the page count, as listed on Goodreads, that contains the number nine (9).
The Haunting of Sunshine Girl by Paige McKenzie - page count of 296
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Kim A's Task: The Pumpkin Capital of the World
1. Read a book that was first published 50 or more years ago. (1966 inclusive)
The October Country by Ray Bradbury
20.3 - Best Review - Katy's Task: Pokebooks
Option 2: Read a collection of short stories, essays or novellas.
Redeployment by Phil Klay
20.4 - Golden Oldies - JamminJenny's Task: Fall Changes
Option C: Spell-it-Out. Read a book where ALL the letters in HARVESTING can be found in any combination of title, subtitle and/or author's name.
Daughters Unto Devils by Amy Lukavics
H,A,R from Daughters
V from Lukavics
E,S,T from Daughters
I from Devils
N from Unto
G from Daughters
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.
The Gospel of Loki by Joanne M. Harris
20.9 - Moderator's Pet: Jaclyn TX's Task: Harry Potter!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 12.0
Sorcerer's & Stone from the list
30.1 - Schatzie's Task: as suggested by Cindie: Fall Means Friends
1. 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.
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
5. Move through those TBR piles and read a book of your choice!
A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay
30.2 - Ava Catherine’s Task: Asian Culture
Option 1: Cherry Blossom Festival
Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL.
Doll Bones by Holly Black
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 7.0
Option 3: Kimono/Obi
Read a book with an article of clothing on the cover. The clothing may be shown being worn or in isolation.
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This Post: 210
Total Points: 210
Books Read: 15
Completed Tasks: 12