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message 501: by Lee (new)

Lee McLean-Houle (leemcleanhoule) 15.4 Double Trouble

A: Room by Emma DonoghueDouble OO

B: Thankless in Death by J.D. Robb Double SS

Points this post: 15
Tasks Completed 2


message 502: by Rhiannon (new)

Rhiannon | 247 comments 5.8 - Violet: Barely Visible Twenties Girl This book is 435 pages long


5.10 - White: Lounging Around A Novel Idea  by Aimee Friedman Aimee Friedman is a goodreads author so claiming ticket for that

**REPOST** ** No need to add points** 20.7 Shorter is Sweeter - Jecca's Task: The Brady Bunch Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James I picked option 2 E.L. James is a goodreads author so claiming a ticket for that I already claimed points and goodread author ticket. I just need to claim a big book ticket for this book

Total Points Earned: 130/1180
Total Pages Read: 3141/30319
Total Books Read: 10/91
Good Read Authors: 8
Big Book Tickets: 500(1), 750(), 1000()





message 503: by Nick (new)

Nick (doily) | 3392 comments Nick KY

10.1 I Scream, You Scream -- I read The Stranger by Albert Camus whose initials are in the words ICE CREAM.

10.2 Something Strange... -- I read Collected Ghost Stories by M.R. James with "Ghost" in the title.

Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 210


message 504: by ♞ Pat (last edited Jun 22, 2014 02:26PM) (new)

♞ Pat Gent | 786 comments Pat

30.2 - Dig in!

Option 1 : Read a book set predominately in one of these places where T. rex fossils have been found.

Colorado
Kings of Colorado by David E. Hilton Kings of Colorado
by David E. Hilton *****GoodReads Author*****

Option 2 : Read a book with an archaeologist or paleontologist as a main character.

The Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley The Shadowy Horses
by Susanna Kearsley *****GoodReads Author*****

Totals for Challenge
Points this task : 30
Total Points : 230

Tasks Completed : 10
Books Read This Season : 17
Pages Read This Season : 5592

Good Reads Authors : 9
Big Books : 500+
Big Books : 750+
Big Books : 1000+


message 505: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

Robin (Saturndoo) (robinsaturndoo) Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥

5.4 - Yellow: They Call Me Mellow Yellow
Song "Bleak City Woman"
Word "city":City of Thieves

City of Thieves by David Benioff

20.8 – It’s My Birthday! – Shelby’s Task: FUN or FANTASTIC it’s got to be one and preferable both!
Option 1-- 2 of these numbers in page count (1,2,3,7,8,9) & end in odd number:The Dry Grass of August 289 pages

The Dry Grass of August by Anna Jean Mayhew

GRA:Anna Jean Mayhew


Points Earned This Post: 25

Points Achieved to Date: 60/1180
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 506: by Juana "Darkness" (last edited Jun 22, 2014 03:54PM) (new)

Juana "Darkness" Duran | 67 comments Richelle Mead is a Goodreads Author.
Alyssa Day is a Goodreads Author.

5.8 - Violet: Barely Visible

Read a book with the page number between 380- 450.

You Belong to Me (Cardinia's Royal Family, #2) by Johanna Lindsey 422 pages 6/10/14


10.1 I Scream, You Scream

Read a book where the authors initials are found in ICE CREAM.

Richelle Mead- Spirit Bound (Vampire Academy, #5) by Richelle Mead 6/4/14


10.9 Isthmus Test

Shows a body of water.

Atlantis Unmasked (Warriors of Poseidon, #4) by Alyssa Day 6/16/14


15.5 - Where Was that Again?

Takes Place in Colorado, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin.

No Place for a Lady (Heart of the West, #1) by Maggie Brendan 6/21/14 takes place in Colorado.


Points this task: 5+10+10+15
Total points: 40
Tasks Completed: 4
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books:


message 507: by Rebecca (last edited Jun 22, 2014 04:13PM) (new)

Rebecca Waranch | 60 comments Rebecca VA

Task 25.4 Coralie's Task: World Cup Past and Present

Option 2 World Cup Present

Choose a group and read two books: Group G

Book A – Read a book set (at least 50%) in one of the countries in the group.

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré Germany

Bookdrum: The Spy Who Came in From the Cold

Book B – Read a book written by an author BORN in a different country than book A's setting from the same group.

On the Road by Jack Kerouac United States

This Task: 25 points
Current Total: 175 points


message 508: by Marcia (new)

Marcia Moulton 5.6 - Blue: Most Popular

The Help


message 509: by Jen (new)

Jen Scott | 420 comments Jen UT

15.1 - Moms and Dads

Book A: Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce Mom's lifetime: 1957-1987

Book B: I Am the Cheese by Robert Cormier Dad's lifetime: 1956-1987

Total Books Read: 6
Total Points: 30


message 510: by Isha (new)

Isha | 224 comments Task #10.3 The More the Merrier

Sought by Evangeline Anderson
Sought (Brides of the Kindred, #3) by Evangeline Anderson
(ebook only, approved line 1352 of the spreadsheet)


Task #20.3 - Best Review - Paul's task: General Turkey

Claim Me by J. Kenner (GR Author)
claim - HYPNOTIC CLAMBAKE


Points this Post: 30
Totals:
Total Points: 125
Total Goodreads Authors: 8
Total Tasks Completed: 7
Total Books Read: 9


message 511: by Susan A (new)

Susan A | 1663 comments 10.4 Across the Ages

Trapped in Time by Julie Lynn Hayes GRA

time travel approved https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

SRC ebook verification line 1761


20.4 - Author! Author! - Valorie's Task: Word Trivia: Name That Word!

Option 3: Homonyms --- CHANGE

A Change of Pace by J.M. Cartwright GRA

SRC ebook verification line 20



30.2 Dlmrose's Task: Dig in!

Option 1: takes place in NM per GR description

The Last Chance Ranch

SRC ebook verification line 1590

Option 4: BONE in the title

Bones by Garrett Leigh GRA

SRC ebook verification line 267


30.6 - Alison's Task: Summer Birthdays

Option #1: Red Haired Girl

Into the Wind (Mermen of Ea, #2) by Shira Anthony by Shira Anthony GRA

cover approved


Option #2: Day You Were Born

Our Man Friday by Claire Thompson GRA



Points this post: 10 + 20 + 30 + 30 = 90
Total Points: 290 + 90 = 380
GRA: 14 + 5 = 19


message 512: by Isha (new)

Isha | 224 comments Task #20.8 – It’s My Birthday! – Shelby’s Task: FUN or FANTASTIC it’s got to be one and preferable both!

Option 1:ODD NUMBERS

Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh (GR Author)
431 Pages
approved in help thread - post 2



Points this Post: 20
Totals:
Total Points: 145
Total Goodreads Authors: 9
Total Tasks Completed: 8
Total Books Read: 10


message 513: by Shauna (new)

Shauna | 160 comments 10.7 From the Source

Read a book predominately set in Canada or written by an author who was born or lives in Canada.

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

*Set on Prince Edward Island, Canada

Totals for Challenge
Points this task: 10
Total Points: 330

Goodreads Authors: 16
Big Books - 500+: 2
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+:





message 514: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

5.9 - Black: Whiskers and Witches
Soulbound - 30ppl have it shelved as paranormal>witches

Points This Post: 5
Points Total: 260
GR Author: 12
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()


message 515: by Brian (new)

Brian | 153 comments BRIAN

20.1 Most Improved Player - Hana C.'s Task: Operation!
Option 4 - book on the cover
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield by Diane Setterfield

Points this post: 20
Total points: 80
Books read: 4
Goodreads authors: 1
Big Books: 1-0-0 (1)


message 516: by Deborah (new)

Deborah | 1667 comments Post 5

20.10 - Group Reads

Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham

Discussion thread #22

Points this task: 20
Total: 90
GR authors: 4
Books read: 6
Tasks Done: 5


message 517: by Bekka (new)

Bekka (froydis) | 492 comments BEKKA - 30.1 Ms Anderson's Task: A Little Pick-Me-Up

When I rolled the dice, I got a 2 and a 6.

2. For this task, I read “ The Eye of Zoltar by Jasper Fforde ” by Jasper Fforde, since it has Science Fiction as a genre on its main page. I read this book as an Advanced Reader’s Copy (thank you HMH Books for Young Readers!).

6. For this task, I read “ Seven Stories Up by Laurel Snyder ” by Laurel Snyder since it has Fantasy as a genre on its main page.

Also, Laurel Snyder is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for that.

Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 30
Total Points Earned to Date: 100
Pages Read this Challenge: 645
Total Pages Read to Date: 1896
Books Read this Challenge: 2
Total Books Read: 6
Goodreads Authors: 4

Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()


message 518: by Sandra (last edited Jun 22, 2014 11:45PM) (new)

Sandra (sandra72) | 714 comments Repost of tasks/book links together with Goodreads author links in order to claim GRA points
(Task points have already been taken into account in original post #350)


10.4 Across the Ages

All Our Yesterdaysby Cristin Terrill
The genre 'Time Travel' appears as 'Science Fiction>Time Travel' on the main book page.
Approved in post #8 of the Task Help thread.
Cristin Terrill is a Goodreads Author.



10.6 D-Day

Double Helix by Nancy Werlin
The title begins with 'Double'
Nancy Werlin is a Goodreads Author


10.7 From the Source

Dark Inside by Jeyn Roberts
The author's Goodreads profile states that she was born in Canada (Saskatoon)
Jeyn Roberts is a Goodreads Author.

Goodreads Authors this post: 3
To date: 6


message 519: by Sandra (last edited Jun 23, 2014 12:16AM) (new)

Sandra (sandra72) | 714 comments REPOST of tasks with links in order to claim Goodreads Author points
(task points have been already taken into account in post #408)



5.10 - White: Lounging Around

Arranged Arranged by Catherine McKenzie by Catherine McKenzie
There is a chair on the cover.
Approved in post #2 and #15 of Task Help thread.
Catherine McKenzie is a Goodreads Author.


15.8 - It's All About the Facts!

Yokohama Yankee: My Family's Five Generations as Outsiders in Japan by Leslie Helm
This is a non-fiction book with 'History' as the #2 genre on the main page.
Leslie Helm is a Goodreads Author.


15.9 - Decisions, Decisions...

Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
I started with the book Me Before You which I gave 5 stars.
Christina Baker Kline is a Goodreads Author.


20.1 Most Improved Player - Hana C.'s Task: Operation!

1. Broken Heart: book with the genre "Romance*" on the main book page
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
The genre 'Romance' is #2 on the main book page.
Rainbow Rowell is a Goodreads Author.

Goodreads Authors this post: 4
Total to date: 10


message 520: by Peebee (last edited Jun 23, 2014 12:18AM) (new)

Peebee | 481 comments Peebee (Thrilled to be back!)

Task 10.8: Question Everything
When We Were the Kennedys: A Memoir from Mexico, Maine by Monica Wood

The title includes the word "when."


Task 20.5: Celebrating My Parents
OPTION B:
Early Decision: Based on a True Frenzy by Lacy Crawford, 307 pages.

This book has "education" as a genre on its main page.

Lacy Crawford is a Goodreads Author.


Task 20.8: FUN or FANTASTIC it’s got to be one and preferable both!
Option 3-It's Summer
The Hurricane Sisters A Novel by Dorothea Benton Frank by Dorothea Benton Frank

The cover of this book features a beach, and (optional) I read it while at the beach with my feet in the water.

Dorothea Benton Frank is a Goodreads Author.


Task 25.6: I could use a little help here!

OPTION 1, 50/50:
One Hundred Names by Cecelia Ahern

The author's initials are CA.

OPTION 3, Ask the Audience:
The Snow Queen by Michael Cunningham

On 6/22/14, this book was #38 on the popular list for May 2014.

Michael Cunningham is a Goodreads Author.


Task 25.7: Virtual Vacation

Option A: I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO GO THERE
The Fields by Kevin Maher

This book is set in Dublin, Ireland to the 1980s (during my lifetime). I have never been there, but have always wanted to visit, especially to see landmarks related to my favorite band, U2.

Option D: THE STAYCATION
Delicious! by Ruth Reichl by Ruth Reichl

The cover of this book features an Italian deli, with various meats, cheese, pasta and sauce items displayed.


Task 25.9: Springtime Five-Star Favorites

Option 2:
I See You Made an Effort: Compliments, Indignities, and Survival Stories from the Edge of 50 by Annabelle Gurwitch

This book has "humor" as a genre on its main page.

Annabelle Gurwitch is a Goodreads Author.

Option 5:
Together Tea by Marjan Kamali

This book has "historical fiction" as a genre on its main page, and is set in part during the Iranian Revolution. Because this area is now so war-torn and has experienced great upheaval and destruction, reading about what it was like before and during the Iranian Revolution intrigues me.

Marjan Kamali is a Goodreads Author.


Task 25.10: Baseball All Stars

Option 3: Home Run Derby
Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt by Michael Lewis

This book is ranked 4.05 with 6,568 ratings at the time of posting.

Option 4: Ball Park Food and Drink
Love Bomb by Lisa Zeidner by Lisa Zeidner

The cover of this book features wedding cake.

Lisa Zeidner is a Goodreads Author.


Task 25.11: Summer Camp for All Ages

Option 1: Grab a Buddy!
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick

I previously read Quick's book The Good Luck of Right Now and rated it 4 stars.

Matthew Quick is a Goodreads Author.

Option 3: All Camp Games

The Land of Steady Habits by Ted Thompson

The author's initials are TT, appearing in CAPTURE THE FLAG.

Ted Thompson is a Goodreads Author.

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Points this post: 175
Total points: 175/1180
Goodreads Authors: 8/8
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 521: by Sandra (new)

Sandra (sandra72) | 714 comments 10.10 Required Summer Reading

The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier
Has the genre 'European Literature>British Literature' on main book page.
Approved in post #60 of Task Help thread.


25.9 - Stacie MI’s Task: Springtime Five-Star Favorites

Option 1. And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie: book with the genre Mystery* on the main book page
Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie
'Mystery' is the #1 genre on the main book page.

Option 4. The Walking Dead, Vol. 19: March to War by Robert Kirkman: book with the genre Graphic Novel* on the main book page
The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
The genre 'Graphic Novels' appears on the main page.


30.11 Helen's Task: Honor's Awards

Book 1: Summa Cum Laude - winners of Goodreads Choice Awards
The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
Winner in 2009 in category 'Chick Lit'
Nicholas Sparks is a Goodreads Author.

Book 2: Magna Cum Laude - nominees for Goodreads Choice Awards
Going Bovine by Libba Bray
Nominee in 2009 for category 'Young Adult Fiction'
Libba Bray is a Goodreads Author.


Points this post: 65
Goodreads Authors this post: 2

Total points to date: 190
Total GRA to date: 12


message 522: by Nancy (new)

Nancy (nancyhelen) | 64 comments 10.10 Required Summer Reading
Read a book with the genre 'Literature' on the main page genre listing

Stoner

Points This Task: 10
Total Points: 90

Tasks completed: 6

Other totals
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books (500): 1
Big Books (750):
Big Books (1000):


message 523: by Midu (last edited Jun 23, 2014 02:04AM) (new)

Midu Hadi | 902 comments 5.8 - Violet: Barely Visible

Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson by Neal Stephenson
Paperback, 448 pages

Points this task: 5
Total points: 5
Tasks completed: 1
Books read: 1
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 524: by Midu (new)

Midu Hadi | 902 comments 10.2 Something Strange in the Neighborhood

How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire (Love at Stake, #1) by Kerrelyn Sparks by Kerrelyn Sparks (Goodreads Author)

Points this task: 10
Total points: 15
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 525: by Midu (new)

Midu Hadi | 902 comments 10.6 D-Day

Dark Waltz (Praestani, #1) by A.M. Hargrove by A.M. Hargrove (Goodreads Author)

Approved # 418

Points this task: 10
Total points: 25
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 3
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 526: by Midu (new)

Midu Hadi | 902 comments 10.10 Required Summer Reading

The Tiger's Wife by Téa Obreht by Téa Obreht (Goodreads Author)


Points this task: 10
Total points: 35
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 527: by Midu (new)

Midu Hadi | 902 comments 30.11 Helen's Task: Honor's Awards

Book 1: Summa Cum Laude - winners of Goodreads Choice Awards The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author)

Category, Year: Fantasy, 2013

Less than 250 pages but approved by the task creator

Book 2: Magna Cum Laude - nominees for Goodreads Choice Awards A Memory of Light (Wheel of Time, #14) by Robert Jordan by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson (Goodreads Author)

Category, Year: Fantasy, 2013


Points this task: 30
Total points: 65
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 6
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (1); 1000+ (0)


message 528: by Midu (new)

Midu Hadi | 902 comments 15.10 - Fun in the Sun

Determinant (The Guardians of Vesturon, #3) by A.M. Hargrove by A.M. Hargrove (Goodreads Author)

Points this task: 15
Total points: 80
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 7
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (1); 1000+ (0)


message 529: by Isha (last edited Jun 23, 2014 03:58AM) (new)

Isha | 224 comments Task #10.5 This Could Take A While

Mistress & A Million Dollars by Maxine Sullivan (GR Author)
Mistress & A Million Dollars


Points this Post: 10
Totals:
Total Points: 155
Total Goodreads Authors: 10
Total Tasks Completed: 9
Total Books Read: 11


message 530: by Fandury (new)

Fandury | 957 comments FANDURY

30.1 Ms Anderson's Task: A Little Pick-Me-Up

I rolled a 3 & 4.

Option 3: Read a book with the genre "Graphic Novels" on the main page.

Locke & Key, Vol. 4: Keys to the Kingdom by Joe Hill


Option 4: Read a book with the genre "Humor"* on the main page.

Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void by Mary Roach

Mary Roach is a Goodreads Author!


Both books have been approved in the Help Thread in post 48


Points this post: 30
Total Points: 165
Books Read: 10
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 531: by Alicia (new)

Alicia (amazingact21) | 127 comments ALICIA T


25.1 Directionally Challenged:

Book A- I read South of Broad by Pat Conroy (South in the title).

Book B- I read Eragon by Christopher Paolini (C and P found in the word COMPASS).



Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 25


message 532: by Peebee (last edited Jun 23, 2014 06:09AM) (new)

Peebee | 481 comments Peebee

Task 30.3 - Send in the Clones!!
Option 1: Sarah Manning
To Rise Again at a Decent Hour by Joshua Ferris

One of the main characters is a con artist who subjects the protagonist (Dr. Paul O'Rourke) to identity theft. We later learn this character is one of his dental patients.

Option 3 - Alison Hendrix:
Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead

This book covers the transition of the protagonist, Joan, from a top ballet dancer to a mom who gave up ballet.


Task 30.5: In Pursuit of a Good Book
Option 1: Entertainment
The Wives of Los Alamos by TaraShea Nesbit

The author's initials are TN, found in ENTERTAINMENT.

TaraShea Nesbit is a Goodreads Author

Option 6: Sports & Leisure
The One & Only by Emily Giffin
Giffin's books tend to be chick-lit blockbusters, perfect for reading at the beach (which is where I read it.)

Emily Giffin is a Goodreads Author

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Points this post: 60
Total points: 235/1180
Goodreads Authors: 2/10
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 533: by Meghan (new)

Meghan (meghanly) | 336 comments Meghanly
10.6 D-Day
Doll Bones by Holly Black
*Claiming GR Author Ticket*

20.8 Fun or Fantastic Option 1
Antigoddess by Kendare Blake (333 pages in hardcover edition)
*Claiming GR Author Ticket*

This Post: 30
Total Points: 45
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
Goodreads Authors:3
Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Total Pages Read:884


message 534: by mstan (last edited Jun 23, 2014 05:56AM) (new)

mstan | 868 comments 10.9 - Isthmus Test

The Great Wide Sea by M.H. Herlong

30.9 - Ty's Task: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Book A: Daughter of the Forest (Forest, 560 pg) (approved in task help thread). (I read the kindle version, and the mass market paperback version (Daughter of the Forest) has 560 pages.) Juliet Marillier is a GR author.

Book B: A Morbid Taste for Bones (Ellis, 250 pg) (listed as an example in the task creator's post)

Points claimed in this post: 40
Total points: 215
GR authors: 8 (1 in this post)
Big books: 1


message 535: by Emily (new)

Emily (emilserv) Emily Bookshelf - Repost 519

20.3 - Best Review - Paul's task: General Turkey
hYpnoTIC clambake - CITY
City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare, who is a GRA
725 pages BB Ticket

Goodreads Authors This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets This Post: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
Points this post: 20

Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=4, 750=0, 1000=0
Total Points: 115



message 536: by Peebee (new)

Peebee | 481 comments Peebee

Task 10.4. Across the Ages
Long Division by Kiese Laymon

This book has "time travel" as a genre on its main page.

Kiese Laymon is a Goodreads Author


Task 15.4 -- Double Trouble
Option 1 - Double Vowel
Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe: A Novel with Recipes by Jenny Colgan

The double vowel (EE) is found in the title word "Meet."

Option 2 - Double Consonant
The Illusion of Separateness by Simon Van Booy

There are two double consonants, LL and SS, found in "Illusion" and "Separateness."


Task 20.7 - The Brady Bunch
Option 4 - 1972
Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys

The main character is a maid in a brothel where her mother is one of the prostitutes.

Ruta Sepetys is a Goodreads Author



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Points this post: 45
Total points: 280/1180
Goodreads Authors: 2/12
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 537: by Wendy UK (last edited Jun 23, 2014 06:48AM) (new)

 Wendy  UK (wendyuk) | 724 comments REPOST


15.8 - It's All About the Facts



The book has History as a genre on its main page:

Queen Victoria's Granddaughters 1860-1918 by Christina Croft
***Goodreads Author**

I read the kindle edition, there are no print editions listed on that page but there is a paperback edition which is listed separately: Queen Victoria's Granddaughters: 1860-1918


Total points 30


message 538: by Wendy UK (last edited Jun 23, 2014 07:00AM) (new)

 Wendy  UK (wendyuk) | 724 comments 30.5 - In Pursuit of a Good Book


Option 3: History
- This book is set in occupied France during WWII:

Ignorance by Michèle Roberts


Option 6: Sports and Leisure - I consider this book a 'good summer read'- gentle, entertaining and set in a hot climate.

The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon by Alexander McCall Smith
***Goodreads Author***



Total points 60


message 539: by Jamie (last edited Jun 23, 2014 07:21AM) (new)

Jamie | 421 comments JAMIENYC

Task #5.5 - Green: It's Not Easy Being Green

The Gladiator's Master by Fae Sutherland & Marguerite Labbe both GRA authors (for 1 ticket)

T, G, M all found in KerMIT the FroG

SRC ebook verification line 1566

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Task #10.2 Something Strange in the Neighborhood

Bright City Lights

SRC ebook verificationline 286

by Declan Sands, a GRA author

Genre approved as Paranormal
Genre Verification Thread, Msg 96

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Points this post: 5+10=15
Total Points: 20
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Tasks Completed: 3
Total Books Read: 3


message 540: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 677 comments HINA

20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Lene's Task: Tour De France - Option 3: Read a book whose title or subtitle contains one of the following color words: Yellow, white, red or green.

Behind the Red Doors: Heaven Scent\Diamond Mine\Sheer Delights by Vicki Lewis Thompson.
Option 3: Red In Title

**Vicki Lewis Thompson is a goodreads Author.**

Current post:
Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0

Total:
Total Points: 310
Total Goodreads Authors: 22
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:


message 541: by Mary Beth (new)

Mary Beth (lifelovebooks) | 94 comments MB

10.2 Something strange in the neighborhood - paranormal as a genre - Sweetly by Jackson Pearce 310 pages

10.4 across the ages - time travel - Beautiful Wreck by Larissa Brown pages 459

points this post: 20
Total points: 20
total pages: 769
tasks completed: 2
books read: 2


message 542: by Meghan (new)

Meghan (meghanly) | 336 comments Meghanly
30.2 Dig In!
Option 3 (Author named Susan): The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Option 4 (Title containing plural of bone): Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward
*Claiming GR Author Ticket*

This Post: 30
Total Points: 75
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 5
Goodreads Authors:4
Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Total Pages Read: 1486


message 543: by Jamie (new)

Jamie | 421 comments JAMIENYC

Task #10.3 The More the Merrier

The Distance Between Us

The Distance Between Us (Distance Between Us #1) by L.A. Witt

claiming L.A. Witt as a GRA for a ticket

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Task #10.6 D-Day

Dance with the Devil

claiming Megan Derr as a GRA for a ticket

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Current post:
Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0

Total:
Total Points: 40
Total Goodreads Authors: 4
Total Tasks Completed: 5
Total Books Read: 5


message 544: by Pamela (last edited Jun 23, 2014 09:07AM) (new)

Pamela (pamela3265) | 952 comments Pamela3265

25.11 - Elizabeth P's Task: Summer Camp for All Ages

Option 3: Mommy Wanted by Renee Andrews by Ruth Logan Herne (Goodreads Author)

Option 4: Loving the Lawman by Ruth Logan Herne by Ruth Logan Herne (Goodreads Author) - There is a sailboat on the right side of the cover.

Points this post: 25
Total Points: 130
Goodreads Authors this post: 2
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
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Angel **Book Junkie** 20.4 - Author! Author! - Valorie's Task: Word Trivia: Name That Word!
Option 1:Onomatopoeia:Drip

Drip Drop Teardrop | Samantha Young | ♥♥♥ | 151 Pages | GR Author

This Post
Points For This Task: 20
GoodReads Authors This Task: 1
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 0
Big Book Tickets: 750+: 0

Totals
Total Points: 85/1180
Challenges Completed: 6/67
Total Goodreads Authors 3
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+: 1
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message 546: by Nikki (new)

Nikki | 255 comments Nikki B

5.4 Yellow: They Call Me Mellow Yellow

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

"Girl" Is found in the track "Young Girl Blues"

Claiming one big book ticket for this posting

Total Points to Date:65
Total Big Book Tickets:5
Total GR Authors:1


message 547: by Pamela (new)

Pamela (pamela3265) | 952 comments Pamela3265

25.9 - Stacie MI’s Task: Springtime Five-Star Favorites

Option 3: Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) by Suzanne Collins by Suzanne Collins

Option 5: The Gentleman's Bride Search (Glass Slipper Brides, #5) by Deborah Hale by Deborah Hale (Goodreads Author)

30.10 - Delicious Dee's Task: TP = Trivial Pursuit, Toilet Paper or something else?

Option 2: Fablehaven (Fablehaven, #1) by Brandon Mull by Brandon Mull. Sunny gave it 2 stars https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... 351 pages

Option 6: First Test (Protector of the Small, #1) by Tamora Pierce by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author). Listed as a science fiction fantasy. 256 pages

Points this post: 55
Total Points: 185
Goodreads Authors this post: 2
Total Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
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Angel **Book Junkie** 10.10 Required Summer Reading
Literature on the Main Page

Persuasion | Jane Austen | 249 Pages | ♥♥♥ |

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Points For This Task: 10
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Total Points: 95/1180
Challenges Completed: 7/67
Total Goodreads Authors 3
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+: 1
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message 549: by Kristi (new)

Kristi (kristilarson) | 548 comments Kristi CO

20.7 Shorter is Sweeter - Jecca's Task: The Brady Bunch

Option 3: classics genre
The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins

The Moonstone is a big book at 644 pgs

30.7 Allison I's Task: Follow the Stars
Option B: first published in July, August or September
A Calculated Life by Anne Charnock (Sept 24, 2013)

Option C: science fiction genre
Lexicon by Max Barry

Anne Charnock is a goodreads author
Max Barry is a goodreads author

Points this post: 50
Total points: 100
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 6
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0


message 550: by Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Dlmrose | 18433 comments Mod
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5.4 - Yellow: They Call Me Mellow Yellow

Title track- Mellow Yellow: The Yellow Heart by Pablo Neruda

10.5 This Could Take A While

Thousand in title: One Thousand Chestnut Trees by Mira Stout

15.3. In honor of America's Independence Day (July 4th)...

one book option
Death by Moonlight by Virginia Dyer Vogt

author's name - Virginia
set in New Jersey (in a location I've passed a thousand times not knowing the history...)

30.4 Susan A's Task: Percy Jackson Lovers Unite!

option 3- romance genre:
Night Diver by Elizabeth Lowell

option 5- thief in description:
The Untold by Courtney Collins
a stunning debut novel set in the Australian outback about a female horse thief

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