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FALL CHALLENGE 2016
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Elizabeth PTask 5.7 - Desk Set
Main character is a writer
Mister O by Lauren Blakely
Main character writes/draws for an animated TV show
Quote page 5 of kindle edition: "Paranoid prick or not, Gino controls the time slots on the network, and he likes me to remember he handpicked my online strip to turn into an animated show a few years back when he was in the development division."
Task 10.8 - 26 Letters
First letter in title reflects number of words in book
Big Rock by Lauren Blakely
B is the second letter in the alphabet, there are 2 words in the title. I am not using the subtitle.
Task 15.9 - Can't Wait to Read It!
Book from Most Anticipated List of 2016
Eligible: A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice by Curtis Sittenfeld
On the First Half of 2016 Fiction list, April
At 514 pages, good for *One Big Book Ticket*
Paperback Link: Eligible
Task 30.1 - Fall Means Friends
Option One: Author's first name starts with an "L"
Well Hung by Lauren Blakely
Option 4: Book by more than one author
The Girl of His Dreams: Playing by the Greek's Rules by Susan Mallery and Sarah Morgan
Task 30.3 - May All Your Ups and Downs in Life Be With a Needle and Thread
Book One: October 17th, Wear Something Gaudy Day
by Kiera CassI just think this dress with all the bunching and stuff on it is gaudy, though it's pretty it's over the top and showy.
Book Two: November 10th, Forget Me Not Day
by Kiera CassThis is a little morbid, but this one made me think of Forget Me Not day, because this girl is obviously about to walk into the ocean with that dress on. I thought maybe she doesn't want to come back from the ocean, but wants people to remember her so she wore that gorgeous dress. Sorry if that got really dark, that's just what I thought of...
Points this Post: 90
Total Points: 290
Total Tasks: 15
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 5
Total Books: 19
Didi302320.2 - Rookie at the Top - Kim A's Task: The Pumpkin Capital of the World
2. Read a book that has a carnival ride OR any kind of tent on the cover.
Stain of the Berry
by Anthony BidulkaCURRENT POST
Points: 20
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 245
Task 30.1 – Schatzie – Fall Means FriendsOption 1 – Jaime, Jamie & Lori – Author first or last initial is J or L
Jennifer Longo / Up to This Pointe
Option 2 – Jennifer – Main page genre FANTASY
Throne of Jade
I listened to the audio / MMP - Throne of Jade
Genre Approved HERE
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This Post: 30 points
Total points to date: 340 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
Didi302330.3 - Jonquil’s Task- May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread.
Book 1: Select a September -November holiday from the Fun Holidays website’s list.
State the holiday and its date. Nov 28 Monday Red Planet Day
The Martian
by Andy Weir : an astronaut on the red planet Mars on the quilt.Book 2: Repeat for a second (different) holiday from the Fun Holidays website's list.
State the holiday and its date. Oct 18 Tuesday Chocolate Cupcake Day: Dark Chocolate Demise by
byJenn McKinlay chocolate cupcakes on the quilt Points: 30
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 275
Didi302320.1 Most Improved – Camilla’s task: Sep – Oct – Nov
Option 2. October - Read a book with a pumpkin on the cover.
Pumpkin Roll
by Josi S. KilpackCURRENT POST
Points: 20
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 295
Didi302310.1 - Self-Taught
Read a book written by one of the 17 Famous Authors Who Didn’t Study Writing.
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
CURRENT POST
Points: 10
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 305
Didi302315.4. From A... to Z
A. Read a book whose title begins with the letter "A"
Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson
B. Read a book whose title/subtitle or author's name contains the letter Z
Dead, Insane, or in Jail: A CEDU Memoir by Zack Bonnie
CURRENT POST
Points: 15
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 320
CYNBAXTERTask # 25.03 – Nick KY’s Task – Autumn Moods
Book 1, Option 1: Read a book by one of the CWA’s Diamond Dagger Winners.
Watchman by Ian Rankin
Book 2, Option 3: Read a book set at least 50% in New Mexico.
The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman
Book 1: 258 pages + Book 2: 292 pages = 550 pages
Points this post: 25 points
Total points to date = 555 points
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 2
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 0
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 1
20.9 - Moderator's Pet: Jaclyn TX's Task: Harry Potter!A book whose title contains a word from a Harry Potter title ("Secrets"): Secrets of a Charmed Life by Susan Meissner
Points this post: 20
Total points: 495
CYNBAXTERTask # 15.08 – Create Your Own Art
Book 1: Read a nonfiction book that will teach you a new skill or help you improve one you’ve already acquired.
Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook by Anthony Bourdain
This is a repost from #1774 explaining why reading a book written by a trained, professional chef who has had a long career in not only restaurants but in the managing of them, would fit this task. In addition to providing a further inside-view of the professional kitchen as he did in ‘Kitchen Confidential’, Mr. Bourdain offers advice to those who want to enter cuisine arts. Yes, he is opinionated and crass…but he provides a stripped down, real world view of professional cooking, provides tips of the trade and offers up what has worked best for him. There are some short sections providing personal anecdotes, however the majority of the book is focused on providing guidance to those who are looking to either enter the field or improve upon their CV as well as tips and tricks for foodies…I fit in every one of these categories and take his musings to heart and look for ways to apply his advice in my catering, my own menu design and how I run my business.
Points this post: 15 points
Total points to date = 530 points
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 2
GOLDEN OLDIE this post: 0
Total “GOLDIE” tickets to date: 1
CHANGE20.1 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).
old Midnight's Kiss mmp 290 pgs **move to 10.8 26 Letters
new Dark Currents mmpb 399 pgs
10.8 - 26 Letters
Read a book in which the number of words or letters in the title match the numerical designation of the
first letter of the title.
Required: State whether you are using words or letters and whether you are using the subtitle or not (if
applicable) when you post.
Midnight's Kiss
M=13 Letters in Title
Cumulative Total 455+10 = 465
Correction Post for # 1694/Problem Task Post #230Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥
15.2 It’s Not Too Late, but Don’t Wait Any Longer!
Book A Read a book that fits one of the Summer 2016 5, 10, 15 or 20 point tasks--You and Me and Him
Task 20.1 Read one book, and using this list: The Chemical Elements sorted alphabetically by symbol, spell out one word** of at least 3 letters from the title or subtitle of your book using the symbols of the chemical elements.
Word "you"
Y=yttrium
O=oxygen
U=uranium
Link to Summer Task 20.1--https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Link to Chemical Elements List--http://www.periodni.com/elements_symb...
Book 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--Added to Nook in June 2016:The Price of Salt
Points Earned This Post:15
Points Achieved to Date: 270/875
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥15.6 Be Artful
Read a book with the phrase “The Art of” in the title/subtitle:Zen and the Art of Faking It
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL:MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 7.0
Points Earned This Post:15
Points Achieved to Date: 285/875
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥15.10 It's All About Family
Read a book from one of these lists-- Best Books about Family Relationships--Page 3 #282:The Art of Hearing Heartbeats
Points Earned This Post:15
Points Achieved to Date: 300/875
SSKrout5.5 Wood
word used: beech
This post and total: 40
10.4 - Let's Build a House!Read a book with a title/subtitle that contains at least one word from this list of rooms
A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro - 11/5/16****
Word: Study
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 430
Elizabeth PTask 20.10 - Group Reads
Read The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald
I am post 60 in the discussion thread.
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 310
Total Tasks: 16
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 5
Total Books: 20
Bookwrm526Task #20.1 - Sep-Oct-Nov
Option 1: Read a book by an author whose initials are found in the word EQUINOX. I read Kabu Kabu by Nnedi Okorafor.
Points this post: 20
Points so far: 350
Becky P5.2 - Cotton
Tight End by Devon McCormack The MC is an American football player for the Dallas Cowboys so most of the book is set in Texas.
Becky P10.7 - Doing the Dewey
I rolled a four and one
Killer Cupcakes by Leighann Dobbs
Points this post- 5
Total- 315
Andy P.Task # 25.2 - 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
by Vu Tran HARVEST (304 p.)Book 2. Read a book that has the word TREE in the TITLE
by Greg Iles (804 p.)304 + 804= 1108 p.>500
Points this post: 25
Total points: 650
25.1. - Sandy's Task: Folk Tales and Music.Total pages: 177 + 370 = 547 total pages
Book 1: While we often think of folk art in terms of physical, tangible art, fairy tales and folk tales are also a form of folk art.
Read a book from one of the following lists:
Mythology/Folklore p1, #53
Ragnarok by A.S. Byatt, 177 pages
Book 2 - Folk music is another intangible form of folk art:
valley
65. "Tecumseh Valley" - Townes Van Zandt
Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters, 370 pages
+25 Points
30.5 - Catherine T's Task: Fall Out Over Autumn
600 Pages: 364 + 468 = 832 total
People: Weed - Every school has their fair share of weeds. They are the skinny little wimps that wear glasses and get picked on. A healthy part of growing up, I'm sure.
The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley, 364 pages
Odds and Sods: Year - At school we refer to the grades as forms or years. We call the first year, "the first year". Cryptic huh? We also call it the "first form". We also use years to describe our progress through university.
The Year of the Runaways by Sunjeev Sahota, 468 pages
+30 Points
Points this Post: 55
Grand Total: 685
Creynard25.5 - Jamie NYC's Task: Shared Love of Reading
Book 1/Option 3: Book to Film
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
IMDB listing for Stardust
Book 2/Option 6: Old and New
Cream of the Crop by Alice Clayton
Author's initials are AC, which both fall in CLASSIC ROCK.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 315
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Tasks completed: 20
Books read: 31
Kristina Marie5.4 - Flowers
Read a book by an author whose first and last name initials are found in the 4th wedding anniversary flower CRANESBILL GERANIUM.
I listened to The Blood of an Englishman by M.C. Beaton. There is no mass-market paperback, he paperback has 320 pages (The Blood of an Englishman).
*All of the author's initials can be found in cranesbill geranium.
10.2 - Writers Write
Read a book with a writing implement (pen, pencil, quill, typewriter, computer, crayon, etc.) on the cover.
I read
by Daniel Glattauer.*The cover has two computers on it.
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 250
Tasks Completed: 16
Kim ATask 30.3 - Jonquil’s Task- May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread
Book 1 - Read a book that has a cover with any object or scenario that you think could be used to represent that quirky holiday’s celebration
Serendipity by Carly Phillips
*Go For a Ride Day (11/22) - Motorcycle on Cover
Book 2 - Read a book that has a cover with any object or scenario that you think could be used to represent that quirky holiday’s celebration
Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham
*Skyscraper Day (9/3) - Skyscraper on Cover
Points This Post - 30
Total Points - 295
50.1 - We've Been Here Before...Or Have We?Book One: Option A
I read Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan. This satisfies the book cover option of Task 5.1. The cover features (glow-in-the-dark!) books on the cover, and was approved in the 5.1 help thread.
Book Two: Option A
I read Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 & 2 by J.K. Rowling. This is book 8 in the Harry Potter series, and I claimed all prior 7 books in this season's challenge. The most recent post was here.
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 6.0
Book Three: Option A
I read Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time by Brigid Schulte. This book was added to my To Be Read shelf on December 7th, 2014 and was my oldest TBR book!
Points this post: 50
Total points: 190
Tasks complete: 8
Books read: 10
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets: 6
Oma12295.8 - Bronze
The most significant characteristic of the Bronze Age was the surge in metallurgy. Read a book from this list Swords
Required: Include the list page number where you found your book when you post.
Lord Brocktree by Brian Jacques
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 16.0
This book was found on page three of the Swords list
Total Points-125/875
Completed Tasks-14/53
GO Books (2)
Big Books 500-750 pages (); 750+pages()
Task 10.7 - Doing the DeweyI rolled a 5 and a 2
which equals 7
CLASSIFY: 791.45028092
Elisabeth Sladen: The Autobiography (2011) by Elisabeth Sladen (Paperback, 334 pages)
200 + 10 = 210
Tasks Completed: 14
Points for this post: 10
Points thus far: 200 + 10 = 210
Books read: 18
Pages read: 5,678
Read but not claimed: 07
Goodreads Authors: 06
Golden Oldies: 00
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Scooter&Siam20.2 - 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. All words must be considered including articles.
Claiming Option 4
Read Deep South - Letter D
Points: 20
Total: 105
Blueberry20.6
Opt. A Read a book written by a female author AND that has "Fantasy" as a main page genre.
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
This book was published in 1945 and is a Golden Oldie.
Pts: 20
Total pts: 245
GO: 3
Coralie30.3 May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread
I'm not very good with needle and thread (much better with needles and yarn) so my images have to be very simple.
8 Oct International Observe the Moon Night
My quilt would have a crescent moon, like the top left hand corner17 Oct National Clean Out Your Virtual Desktop Day
My quilt would have a mouse like the one to the right of the titleThis post 30 points
Total to date 475 points
5.4 - FlowersThe author's initials are found in CRANESBILL GERANIUM
The Woman in Blue by Elly Griffiths
Total points 130
Readerboard Name: Nicola TTask 5.2 - 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
I read
which is set mostly in China (80%- first couple of chapters and last few pages are USA/Hong Kong) during "The Great Leap Forward".Points this post: 5
Books Read: 11
Tasks completed: 11
Points overall: 195
BB: 3
GO: 0
10.10 - The ApprenticeThe word PAST in the title can be made from APPRENTICESHIP
Knowledge of Sins Past by Lexie Conyngham
Total points 140
15.8. Create Your Own Art.The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondō
skill: tidying
Total points: 20
FANDURY15.3. October 28 is Frankenstein Day!
Read a book whose author’s name matches either the first or last name of one of the actors who played Frankenstein
and
Read a book in which the first letter of each word in the title can be found in FRANKENSTEIN.
The Extra by Michael Shea
The first name of the author matches Frankenstein actor Michael Gwynn and the first letters of the title TE can be found in frankEnsTein
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 355
Books Read: 26
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books:500+(1)750+(2)1000+(0)
READ6015.5 Autumn Reads
Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie. It is book number 18 on page 1 .
Points: 15
Total Points:140
Mary P20.3 - Best Review - Katy's Task: Pokebooks
Option 2: Read a collection of short stories, essays or novellas.
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams by Stephen King
Points this task: 20
Total points:20
Task 20.4 - Golden Oldies - Fall ChangesOption 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.
The American Plague: The Untold Story of Yellow Fever, the Epidemic that Shaped Our History (2006) by Molly Caldwell Crosby (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 308 pages) [614.541]
H: H istory
A: C a ldwell
R: C r osby
V: Fe v er
E: Fev e r
S: Cro s by
T: T he
I: Amer i can
N: America n
G: Pla g ue
210 + 20 = 230
Tasks Completed: 15
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 210 + 20 = 230
Books read: 19
Pages read: 5,986
Read but not claimed: 07
Goodreads Authors: 07
Golden Oldies: 00
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
15.6. Be ArtfulRead a book with the phrase “The Art of” in the title
The Art of Fielding
**Claiming 1 BB Tickets, book is 512 pages long**
30.2 - Ava Catherine’s Task: Asian Culture
Option 1: Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje Initials MO
Option 5: Read a book with the main page genre "Asia", “Asian,” “Japanese,” “Japan,” “American,” or “American history.”
The Buddha in the Attic
Has main page genre Cultural>Japan
Total New Points: 45
Total Challenge Points: 345
GO's:2
BB;s: 1
DANIELLE M25.5 - Jamie NYC's Task: Shared Love of Reading
Option 2: Noah Barleywater Runs Away by John Boyne
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 7.0
MPG "adventure" noted here, message 138: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Option 5: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande
MPG "science".
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 120
Books Read: 7
Tasks Complete: 6
Cindy C.Task 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/author's name.
H,G-Hugh; A,R,N-Alexander; V,E-Very; S,T-Short; I-Introduction;
Alexander the Great: A Very Short Introduction
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Task 20.10-Group Reads
My comment is post #61 of the Discussion Thread.
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend
Points this post: 40
Total points: 285
Total tasks: 13
LAUREN JODI5.7 - Desk Set
A main character is a writer
Who Buries the Dead by C.S. Harris
Explanation: Hero St. Cyr is a writer.
Quote: "She was writing a series of articles on London's working poor that she intended to eventually gather together into a book".
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 260/875
Total Books Read: 20
Tasks Completed: 15/53
MELANIE CTASK NAME: 30.1 Schatzie's Task: as suggested by Cindie: Fall Means Friends
Option 1: Read a book by an author whose first and/or last name starts with a "J" or an "L."
Book 1: Rules of Murder by Julianna Deering
Qualifier: Julianna starts with J
Option 5: Move through TBR pile and read a book of your choice.
Book 2: The Counterfeit Heiress by Tasha Alexander
Qualifier: In my TBR pile since 2014.
Points this task: 30
Points Total: 155
Tasks Completed: 11
Golden Oldies Ticket: 1
MELANIE CTASK NAME: 30.1 Schatzie's Task: as suggested by Cindie: Fall Means Friends
Option 1: Read a book by an author whose first and/or last name starts with a "J" or an "L."
Book 1: Rules of Murder by Julianna Deering
Qualifier: Julianna starts with J
Option 5: Move through TBR pile and read a book of your choice.
Book 2: The Counterfeit Heiress by Tasha Alexander
Qualifier: In my TBR pile since 2014.
Points this task: 30
Points Total: 155
Tasks Completed: 11
Golden Oldies Ticket: 1
MELANIE C (SORRY!! my laptop glitched and posted this three times)TASK NAME: 30.1 Schatzie's Task: as suggested by Cindie: Fall Means Friends
Option 1: Read a book by an author whose first and/or last name starts with a "J" or an "L."
Book 1: Rules of Murder by Julianna Deering
Qualifier: Julianna starts with J
Option 5: Move through TBR pile and read a book of your choice.
Book 2: The Counterfeit Heiress by Tasha Alexander
Qualifier: In my TBR pile since 2014.
Points this task: 30
Points Total: 155
Tasks Completed: 11
Golden Oldies Ticket: 1
Jonquil30.5 - Catherine T's Task: Fall Out Over Autumn
Around the House - Flat - This is our word for an apartment.
Food & Drink - Gravy - A brown sauce made from the meat juices
Flat Crazy
Ben Rehder
Paperback, 336 pages 11/1
Rosemary's Gravy
Melissa F. Miller
Paperback, 268 pages 10/23
336 + 268= 604 pages
Points this post: 30
Total points: 825
Books posted: 66
Tasks complete: 52
Pages this post: 770
Total pages as of this post: 20028
Jonquil50.1 - Maya's Task : We've Been Here Before...Or Have We?
BOOK ONE : fits any other task
20.2 option 4 title starts with a word that begins with one of the letters in PARADE R in Robert or D in Debt depending on which is the actual official title
Robert B. Parker's Debt to Pay
Reed Farrel Coleman
Hardcover, 516 pages 10/22
BOOK TWO : series already and successfully claimed post 1682 option 1
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
(Kate Burkholder, #6) and (Kate Burkholder #7)
After the Storm
Linda Castillo
Paperback, 384 pages 10/30
BOOK THREE : Placed on TBR 7/16/12
50 Ways to Hex Your Lover
Linda Wisdom
Paperback, 364 pages 11/3
516 + 384 + 364= 1,264 pages
Points this post: 50
Total points: 875
Books posted: 68
Tasks complete: 53
Pages this post: 1,264
Total pages as of this post: 21292
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
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The Cruelest Month (other topics)
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25.5 - Jamie NYC's Task: Shared Love of Reading
Option 2: I read Kiss and Spell by Shanna Swendson. Humor genre verified at https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
Option 6: I read Damsel Under Stress by Shanna Swendson. There are 2 Ss in CLASSIC ROCK.
This post: 25
Total: 425
Read: 33
Finished: 23