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FALL CHALLENGE 2016
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Completed Tasks: PLEASE DO NOT DELETE ANY POST IN THIS THREAD
20.10 - Group ReadsRead ONE of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season:
Medicine (Nonfiction) The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
REQUIRED: You must participate in the book's discussion thread with at least one post about the contents of the book or your reaction to the book after you have read the book. Post #15
Cumulative Total 760+20 = 780
CathyG 20.1 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).
Beautiful Bombshell by Christina Lauren
129 pages
30.1 - Schatzie's Task: as suggested by Cindie: Fall Means Friends
This is a 2 book task. Please choose 2 different options below:
1. Jaime, Jamie and Lori: For this option, read a book by an author whose first and/or last name starts with a "J" or an "L."
Back to You by Lauren Dane
5. Book Club: Move through those TBR piles and read a book of your choice!
Jacked Up by Erin McCarthy
Points this post: 50
Total points: 550
Tasks completed: 28
Books read: 42
Big Book Tickets: Oldie: 1
Kathy G.5.4 - Flowers
Author's first and last initial in CRANESBILL GERANIUM
M. R.
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Total Points- 75
Kathy G.5.6- Candy
Author's name has two M's
Blue Shoes and Happiness by Alexander McCall Smith
total points- 80
Amy FL25.3 - Nick KY’s Task – Autumn Moods
Option 1: Avenger by Frederick Forsyth (2012 Diamond winner - 352 pages)
Option 2:
(368 pages)25.4 - Perletwo's Task: Popularity Contest
Book 1: And Then There Were None (#6 on page 1)
Book 2: Norwegian Wood (#154 on page 2 of list)
25.7 Brooke TX's Task: It's Our First Anniversary, SRC!
Option 4: The Mermaids Singing (#1 in a series that is new to me - 364 pages)
Option 4: Vendetta (#1 in a series that is new to me - 352 pages)
30.1 - Schatzie's Task: as suggested by Cindie: Fall Means Friends
1. Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty
4. Bullseye by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge
30.2 - Ava Catherine’s Task: Asian Culture
Option 1: The Dead by Charlie Higson (CHerry blossom festival)
Option 2:
Points this post: 135
Total points: 435
Cindy C.Task 10.9-National Book Festival
Read a book written by one of this year's participating authors. Rep. John Lewis was one of the participants (and he won the National Book Award!).
March: Book Three
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Task 25.6-Dakimel's Task: Cool Fall Fun
Option B: Read a book with a dog on the cover. The dog is inside the coffee cup.
Why My Third Husband Will Be a Dog: The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman
Option D: Read a book by an author who shares at least one name with one of my favorite narrators. The narrator I chose was Patrick Lawlor. The author of my book is Patrick Kingsley.
How to Be Danish: A Journey to the Cultural Heart of Denmark
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Task 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 author of my book is Veronica Roth.
Divergent
Option 2: Read a book with a bird on the cover. The bird on the cover is a swan.
Vassa in the Night
Points this post: 65
Total points: 390
Total tasks: 18
MegSCL25.1. - Sandy's Task: Folk Tales and Music.
Book 1: The Song of Achilles (352pp)
Page 1 of Mythology/Folklore list
Book 2: Road Story (168pp)
Song: 88. "Road" - Nick Drake
25.5 - Jamie NYC's Task: Shared Love of Reading
Option 2 - Common Elements – The Regional Office Is Under Attack! humor genre verified
Option 4 - Satire – on page 1 of list - Mostly Harmless
TOTAL TO DATE:
points: 735
big book tickets: 7
Mod
** Repost **5.1 Paper
Books on Cover
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 8.0
5.5 Wood
The book was MG Bl 5.5 but only 6 points so it does not count. Sorry! Glad to know how to check now!
Pamela326550.1 - Maya's Task : We've Been Here Before...Or Have We?
Book 1 Option A: War Brides by Helen Bryant - Option 15.2B – Added to my TBR list on June 21, 2016
467 pages
Book 2 Option A: The Rancher's Texas Match by Brenda Minton – Lone Star Family League – Boys Ranch #1
Previously posted The Ranger's Texas Proposal” by Jessica Keller which is #2 in that same series https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
224 pages
Book 3 Option A: The Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything by Stephen M. R. Covey – Added to my TBR list on 7/16/13
384 pages
1075 pages total
Points this post: 50
Total Points: 805
Golden Oldie books this post: 0
Total Golden Oldie books: 5
Big Book Tickets this post:
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
perletwo20.10 - Group Reads - Read ONE of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season REQUIRED: You must participate in the book's discussion thread with at least one post about the contents of the book or your reaction to the book after you have read the book.
The Keeper of Lost Causes
I posted my thoughts here
Points this task: 20
Total points: 875
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 9
Big Book ticket requests: 7
Books read: 69
Tasks completed: 53
*mic drop*
Task 5.8 – BronzeBook from LIST: All about the swords - Pg 2, # 194
Redwall
I listened to the audio / MMP: Redwall
AR Bookfinder: IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 16.0
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This Post: 05 points
Total points to date: 470 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier): 5
Big Books Read: (1) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 1
Brittany GTasks:
10.9 The Nightingale
20.10 The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend (Comment #63)
Points this post: 30
Total points: 130
Kait5.1 - Paper
A book with a main page genre "Books about Books" or with book(s) on cover.
Rock Chick Renegade by Kristen Ashley -- There is a stack of books on the cover in the far right film strip panel; I read the kindle ebook edition, here is the paperback: Rock Chick Renegade
Points This Post: 5
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Golden Oldies This Post: 0
Total Points: 275
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Total Golden Oldies: 1
10.1 - Self-TaughtRead a book written by one of the 17 Famous Authors Who Didn’t Study Writing
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling - 11/22/16*****
Children's Tag - AR Info: IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 18.0
Rowling is #12 on list.
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 450
Dakimel10.2- Writers Write
10.7- Doing the Dewey
I rolled a 3 & a 6
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Most Frequent DDC: 909
15.5. Autumn Reads
The Nine Tailors - page 1 of list
20.10- Group Reads
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend
50.1 - Maya's Task : We've Been Here Before...Or Have We?
1A: A Change of Heart (fits 15.4 option 1A "A" - 352 pgs)
2A: Gaudy Night (https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... Five Red Herrings- 501 pgs)
3A: The Suffragette Scandal (went on my TBR 5-4-14 - 290 pigs)
TALLY:
This post - 105
Total - 830
20.4 - Golden Oldies - JamminJenny's Task: Fall ChangesOption B, a book from Down by the Sea, page 1 #92: The Beach House by Mary Alice Monroe
Points this post: 20
Total points: 675
SarahBR5.7 - Desk Set
Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie The main character
Ariadne Oliver is a mystery Author meeting the task requirement,
10.1 - Self-Taught
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith Robert Galbraith is a pseudonym for J.K rowling someone who self taught when it came to her writing.
10.3 - 3 X 3
Yours Mine Ours by Bridgitte Lesley This book is used as an example for the challenge with three words all being similar.
10.4 - Let's Build a House!
Game Theory by Barry Jonsberg Game is a type of room meeting the requirement of the task.
10.6 - Three of the Same
My Drunk Kitchen: A Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Going with Your Gut by Hannah Hart Eating, Drinking and Going all have the same 3 letters at the end of them.
Points this post: 45
Total points: 680
Books posted: 54
Tasks complete: 41
Pages this post: 1548
Total pages as of this post:17,077
Big Book Tickets:4
Marina H10.8 - 26 Letters
Levels of Life by Julian Barnes
L = 12 letters
15.8. Create Your Own Art.
Yoga Girl by Rachel Brathen
Helps me improve my yoga
20.4 - Golden Oldies - JamminJenny's Task: Fall Changes
Option B: The Stranger by Albert Camus
Found on Down by the Sea page 1
Points this post: 45
Total points: 310
Tasks completed: 17
Mod
Jasmiina F15.2. 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.:
Bone, Vol. 4: The Dragonslayer by Jeff Smith.
Fits task 10.8: Read a book that's part 2, 4, 24, 40 or 240 in a series.
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.
Graniittimies by Sirpa Kähkönen.
Added to my tbr July 25, 2016.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 165
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
loafer10.1 - Self-Taught
Read a book written by one of the 17 Famous Authors Who Didn’t Study Writing.
Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut
points: 10
total: 545
BB: 10
GO: 8
tasks completed: 34
KATIEGIRL30.5 - Fall Out Over Autumn
A book (or books) with a word or phrase in bold on effingpot.com in the title.
White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America by Nancy Isenberg
Food & Drink: White
480 pages
Generation Chef: Risking It All for a New American Dream by Karen Stabiner
People: American (under both Yank and Septic)
288 pages
Total of 768 pages (greater than 600 requirement).
Points this post: 30
Total points: 450
Total tasks: 24
BB total: 6
GO total: 3
LAUREN JODI50.1 - Maya's Task : We've Been Here Before...Or Have We?
Book 1 - Sometimes, It's Easy
Option A:
Close Your Eyes by Iris Johansen
This book fits Fall 2016 task 25.7 option 4: Book #1 in the Kendra Michaels series.
Book 2 - Sometimes, It's Hard
Option A:
To the Brink by Cindy Gerard
Book #3 in the Bodyguards series. Book #2 read for task 5.4 claimed in post #466
Book 3 - Sometimes, It Gets Done
Option B:
Fireproof by Alex Kava
This is my third attempt at trying to read this book. Glad to have it behind me.
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Points This Post: 50
Total Points: 410/875
Total Books Read: 31
Tasks Completed: 21/53
TARABLYTHE20.3 - Best Review - Katy's Task: Pocketbooks
Option 2: Thriller: Stories To Keep You Up All Night edited by James Patterson
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 170
Total Books Read: 13
Tasks Completed: 10
25.1. - Sandy's Task: Folk Tales and Music.1 - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, 387 pages
Found on "Stories for Adults Who Love Fairy Tales", #1 on the list
2 - Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas, 341 pages
Early Morning Rain
POINTS: 760
SarahBR25.6 - Dakimel's Task: Cool Fall Fun
Option B:
by Tamora Pierce There is a dog on the cover meeting the requirement.Option D:The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness Patrick matches Patrick in Patrick Lawlor,
Points this post: 25
Total points: 705
Books posted: 54
Tasks complete: 41
Pages this post: 633
Total pages as of this post:17,710
Big Book Tickets:4
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ15.1 - Seasonal Words.
Book 1 - The Fallen Star by Jessica Sorensen
Fallen is a word on the Descriptive Words for Autumn Fall (2nd column, 21 words down)
Link to PB edition: The Fallen Star
Book 2 - Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
Fallen is a word on the Descriptive Words for Spring (1st column, 23 words down)
15.8 - Create Your Own Art
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondō
I read this book to learn more about decluttering and organizing and while I haven't decluttered yet, I've been working on putting everything in it's place and it has been refreshing!
Link to MMP edition: Magic Cleaning: Wie richtiges Aufräumen Ihr Leben verändert
20.9 - Harry Potter!
Cross Fire by James Patterson
The title contains "Fire".
Link to PB edition: Cross Fire
This post: 50 points
Total points to date: 540 points
Tasks completed: 38
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season **
BARBARA ★30.4 - Dlmrose’s task: All in Order
Book 1: 14th Deadly Sin - James Patterson 10/7
Book 2: Cold Days - Jim Butcher (Dresden Files #14) 11/22
(Big Book= 515 pages)
Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 555
BIG BOOKS: 500+: (4), 750+: (0); 1000+: (1)
loafer50.1 - Maya's Task : We've Been Here Before...Or Have We?
BOOK ONE : Sometimes, It's Easy
B) READ A BOOK with a main page genre of "Adult".
The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides
mmpb: The Marriage Plot
mpg: ADULT verified in message 129 of the Fall challenge genre verification thread
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
at 513 pages, it qualifies as a "Big Book"
BOOK TWO : Sometimes, It's Hard
B) READ A BOOK with Detective, Medieval, Alternate History, OR Amazon as a main page genre.
Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane
mmpb: Moonlight Mile
main page genre: Detective
368 pages
BOOK THREE : Sometimes, It Gets Done
A) READ THE BOOK that has been on your Goodreads TBR shelf the longest.
The Son by Philipp Meyer
this was one of a series of books I added on Jan 4, 2015 when I really started using my Goodreads app.
at 576 pages, it is a "Big Book"
513 + 368 + 576 = 1457 total pages, >900
points: 50
total: 595
BB: 12
GO: 8
tasks completed: 35
20.6 - Seasoned Reader – Kristi CO's task: Fantasy Football SeasonOPTION B:Read a debut book from the Goodread’s Debut Author Snapshot list.
The Book of Memory by Petina Gappah
Page 1 of Debut Author Snapshot list
30.5 - Catherine T's Task: Fall Out Over Autumn
Read a book with an exact word or phrase from effingpot.com in the title or subtitle.
BOOK 1: His Bloody Project by Graeme Macrae Burnet
(Slang / Bloody)
BOOK 2: The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng
(Around the House / Garden)
Points this post: 50
TOTAL POINTS: 295
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Book Tickets: 1 (500+); - (750+)
Total tasks completed: 13
Total books read: 17
Kristen IA15.6. Be Artful
Read a book with the phrase “The Art of” in the title/subtitle.
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
15.8. Create Your Own Art.
Read a nonfiction book that will teach you a new skill or help you improve one you’ve already acquired. If the new/improved skill and how it relates to you and your life is not obvious, please explain in your post.
The Backyard Homestead: Produce All the Food You Need on Just a Quarter Acre! by Carleen Madigan
My husband and I want to grow more of our own food so this was helpful to me/us in that pursuit.
I read an ebook and have linked to the PB version.
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Coralie's Task: The Cheekies.
Read one book from one of the options.
Required: Identify the option.
Option 1: Troy - our grandson is currently very interested in numbers of all sizes and uses. Read a book that has a number in the TITLE. It can be a numeral or a word, cardinal or ordinal.
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones
I listened to the audiobook and have linked to the MMPB version.
25.3 - Nick KY’s Task – Autumn Moods
Choose two options from the 4 listed below and read 1 book for each option. As the mood to read is my absolute favorite mood to be in, your two books combined must have a total of at least 500 pages.
Required: Identify the options.
Option 2. Haunted House - For this option, read a book with a single house exterior on the cover. It need not be spooky, nor an entire house, but it must be recognizable as a permanent structure meant for human habitation, and there must only be ONE. (Birdhouses, doghouses, teepees, or tents do not work. Castles, palaces, lighthouses, or The White House, however, are fine.)
Required: Include the cover.
Lavender Morning by Jude Deveraux - 384 pages
Option 3. Santa Fe –For this option, read a book set at least 50% in New Mexico.
Required: If it is not evident on the book's first page (title, description, metadata, reviews) provide a reference or quote from the book.
Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - 316 pages
I listened to the audiobook and have linked to the MMPB version.
384 + 316 = 700 pages
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Points This Post: 75
Total Points: 580/875
Tasks Completed: 30/53
Big Books: 1
Golden Oldies: 1
LAVENDER5.6 - Candy
Read a book by an author who has at least 2 Ms in their GR name.
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
L.M. Montgomery contains at least 2 Ms
AR Bookfinder info - IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 17.0
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10.4 - Let's Build a House!
Read a book with a title/subtitle that contains at least one word from the list of rooms.
A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
STUDY is in the title and in the list of rooms provided.
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 605
Tasks Completed: 34
Books Read: 45
one change, adding one category & two booksCHANGE5.6 - Candy
Read a book by an author who has at least 2 Ms in their GR name.
was: Plagued By Quilt Molly MacRae
to:
A Woman's Worth Marianne Williamson
NEW15.1. Seasonal Words
A. Read a book with one of the words for autumn/fall in its title/subtitle. Plural and possessive forms are allowed, no other variations.
Plagued By Quilt QUILT
B. Read a book with one of the words for spring in its title/subtitle. Plural and possessive forms are allowed, no other variations.
Clean Sweep CLEAN
Cumulative Total 780+15 = 795
Sarah E5.2 - Cotton
Go Set a Watchman - 100% set in Alabama
30.5 - Catherine T's Task: Fall Out Over Autumn
One book option - 648 pages
Around the House - Garden
The Forgotten Garden
The Forgotten Garden is a Big Book (648 pages). I claim 1 BB ticket.
Points this post: 35
Total points: 600
BB tickets this post: 1
Total BB tickets: 5
Sarah E10.4 - Let's Build a House!
My word is living
The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country
10.6 - Three of the Same
Year / Lear
1606: William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear
I read the kindle edition, paperback (no MMPB) is 1606: Shakespeare and the Year of Lear
Points this post: 20
Total points: 620
Read 6025.3 Autumn Moods
option 1. Ghost Country by Sara Paretsky
Number of pages 386
option 2
by Christopher BuehlmanNumber of pages 408
Total number of pages 794
points 25
total points 180
ber of pages 794
trishhartuk10.1 - Self-Taught
Read a book written by one of the 17 Famous Authors Who Didn’t Study Writing. Required: If using an author pseudonym include in your post an author profile link that explains the connection or provide a reference.
The Cuckoo's Calling, Robert Galbraith
Robert Galbraith is a pseudonym for JK Rowling, who is listed as one of the 17 authors.
Points this Task: 10
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldie: No
Big Book: Yes - The Cuckoo’s Calling is 550pg
Total Points: 805
Tasks Completed: 46
Golden Oldies: 5
Big Books: 3 (500+ x3)
etwatson20.6 - 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.
A Murder in Time by Julie McElwain
Fantasy verified in post #36 here.
total this post: 20
running total: 50
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJRepost of 15.1 with correct word for second book
15.1 - Seasonal Words.
Book 1 - The Fallen Star by Jessica Sorensen
Fallen is a word on the Descriptive Words for Autumn Fall (2nd column, 21 words down)
Link to PB edition: The Fallen Star
Book 2 - Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
Blue is a word on the Descriptive Words for Spring (1st column, 23 words down)
This post: 15 points
Total points to date: 540 points
Tasks completed: 38
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season **
SandiCompleted Tasks
5.1 - Paper
Books about Books genre -- The Read-Aloud Handbook
Currently not showing Children as main page genre, but if it shows up during review, it has been verified as Not Really for Kids at message #161 -- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
25.5 - Jamie NYC's Task: Shared Love of Reading
Book #1: Using Option 3 -- Read a book which inspired a movie - IMDB page -- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1374989/ --- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Book #2: Using Option 6 -- Author's initials found in CLASSIC ROCK. Author is Stephen King --- The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 330
Points Earned this Post: 30
Total Points To Date: 360
Stephanie12720.2 - Rookie at the Top - Kim A's Task: The Pumpkin Capital of the World: Option 1-Read a book that was first published 50 or more years ago (1966 inclusive)
Poirot Investigates first published in 1924
Points this post: 20
Total points: 100/875
Tasks completed: 7/53
Books read: 7
10.10 - The ApprenticeThe Wars
THE found in ApprEnTicesHip
25.7 Brooke TX's Task: It's Our First Anniversary, SRC!
Option 1: Read a book by an author whose first and last name initials can be found in "HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
I read one book, this has 720 pages
**Claiming golden Oldie, published in 1943**
**Claiming Big Book ticket-720 pages**
30.3 - Jonquil’s Task- May all of your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread.
Book 1: October 8th International Observe the Moon Night
My quilt will be covered in pictures of moons against a navy background with a sprinkle of stars
Book 2: October 30th Candy Corn Day
My quilt will feature a bowl of candy corn overflowing and spilling down the front of the quilt
Total New points: 65
Total challenge points: 485
Go's: 3
BB's: 2
5.10 DiamondI read Night Work by Laurie R. King
10.2 Writers Write
I read
by Jincy Willett15.3 Frankenstein Day!
Book A: The Chrysalids by John Wyndham (matches actor John Bloom, 1971)
Book B: Sacrifice by S.J. Bolton
New Total: 340
10.9 - National Book Festival The Giver by Lois Lowry
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 7.0
15.10. It's All About Family
Faking It by Jennifer Crusie
Found on page 1 of Novels Featuring Grandparents List
POINTS: 785
Brooke TX20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Diane Whitney's Task: Count 'em Up!
Read a book written by a single author whose last name letter length is equal to the number of words contained in the book's title AND subtitle. With a 5 word title (An Ember in the Ashes) and 5 letter last name (Tahir):
30.5 - Catherine T's Task: Fall Out Over Autumn
Read a book with a word or phrase from effingpot.com in the title or subtitle.
With "Girl" from the "People" list (approved help thread message 23):
With "Torch" from the "Odds and Sods" list:
Points
This Post: 50
Total Points: 635
Completed Tasks: 43
Books Read: 57
10.1 - Self-TaughtBreakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut is #8 on the 17 Famous Authors Who Didn't Study Writing list
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Kim A's Task: The Pumpkin Capital of the World
Option 4: Dicey's Song
Title begins with letter in PARADE
IL: MG - BL: 5.0 - AR Pts: 11.0
Total points: 245
SandiCompleted Tasks
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Coralie's Task: The Cheekies.
Using Option 2 for #2 in series
From Pennsylvania Omnibus I have read the isolated title Non-Electric Boogaloo which is #2 in the Pennsylvania series
25.6 - Dakimel's Task: Cool Fall Fun
Book #1: Using Option C where cover has a baked good on it. -- Donut on cover
Book cover is for Kindle edition I read. Paperback edition: Strawberry Cream Murder: A Donut Hole Cozy Mystery - Book 1
Book #2: Using Option D where author of book shares a name with one of the listed narrators of audio books. Using narrator Patrick Lawlor. Shared name is Patrick.
Kindle edition I read: Tea Cups & Tiger Claws by Timothy Patrick
Paperback edition: Tea Cups & Tiger Claws
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 360
Points Earned this Post: 45
Total Points To Date: 405
SarahBR15.4. From A... to Z
Amazing Fantastic Incredible: A Marvelous Memoir by Stan Lee The title starts with an A and has a Z in the title also.
15.5. Autumn Reads
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater this book is number 100 on page 1 on the autumn reads list.
15.10. It's All About Family
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart This book features at 3 on the books with grandparents in them list.
Points this post: 45
Total points: 750
Books posted: 57
Tasks complete: 44
Pages this post: 824
Total pages as of this post:18,534
Big Book Tickets:4
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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30.2 - Ava Catherine’s Task: Asian Culture
Option 1: Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier. I read the indicated audio edition. Link to top MMP: La Jeune fille à la perle
Option 3: The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo
I read the indicated audio edition. Link to top PB (no MMP available): The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo
Points this post: 30
Total points: 370
Tasks completed: 20
Books read: 26
Golden Oldies: 5
Big Books: 500=5, 750=0, 1000=0 (Total BB tickets=5)