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message 1751: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 25.3 - mstan's Task: Different Selves, Different Tales

Option 1: Self & Other
Read a book of fiction written by a single author (Book 1) and a memoir, autobiography or biography written by/about the author of Book 1
Book 1W is for Wasted by Sue Grafton
Book 2 "G" is for Grafton: The World of Kinsey Millhone by Natalie Hevener KaufmanThis book is approved here

Points this post: 25
Total points:815


message 1752: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

25.12 - Janet F's Task - A Trivial Challenge

Option 3 (my rolled die) - Building on the cover

The Haunting of Hill House  by Shirley Jackson by Shirley Jackson

Option 2 (my chosen option) - similar author

A Taste for Death (Adam Dalgliesh, #7) by P.D. James by P.D. James

Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 540


message 1753: by Patricia (new)

Patricia | 680 comments 15.7- "In a gentle way, you can shake the world."

Midnight's Children* by Salman Rushdie

*Big Book Ticket (500+ pages)

Total Points = 115


message 1754: by Elizabeth (last edited Aug 06, 2014 11:20AM) (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1160 comments Elizabeth B


50.1 Peebee’s Task: Summer of 1984
option 2A: bird on cover Silence of the Grave(Inspector Erlendur #4) by Arnaldur Indriðason
option 2B: time in the title A Matter of Time, Vol. 1
option 3A: cake on the cover Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic (The Dowser, #1) by Meghan Ciana Doidge

Points:50
Total points:780+50=830


message 1755: by Mave (last edited Aug 06, 2014 11:37AM) (new)

Mave | 110 comments 25.11 - Elizabeth P's Task: Summer Camp for All Ages

option 1 A Little Princess, Frances Hodgson Burnett

I've read The Secret Garden and rated *****

option 3 It's Not Shakespeare, Amy Lane

SRC ebook verification line 814

Points This Post: 25
Total points: 330
Tasks completed: 21


message 1756: by Bucket (new)

Bucket | 362 comments 15.5 Where Was That Again?

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (set in Concord, Massachusetts)

Points this post: 15
Total points: 70

Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: (1) - (2) - (3) -


message 1757: by Shelley (new)

Shelley | 176 comments SHELLEY UT

15.10 - Fun in the Sun.

The List by Karin Tanabe

Karin Tanabe is a goodreads author.



Points this task: 15
Total points: 285
Tasks completed: 18
Books read: 24
Goodreads authors: 15
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1758: by L. (new)

L. | 68 comments 30.11 Helen's Task: Honor's Awards

Book 1: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - Winner of 'Mystery & Thriller' in 2012.

Book 2: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh - Nominee for 'Fiction' in 2011.

Gillian Flynn and Vanessa Diffenbaugh are both GoodReads Authors.

Books Read: 7
Tasks Completed: 6
Pages Read: 2374
Total Points: 110


message 1759: by Marie-Anne (new)

Marie-Anne | 950 comments Reader name: Marie-Anne

Task 20.2: Exploring America's National Park System: Option 3: Word in title: Death in Blue Folders by Margaret Maron. The word in common in the book title and the National Park name is death as in Death in Blue Folders and Death Valley National Park. Margaret Maron is a GoodReads Author.

Task 20.4: Word Trivia: Option 3: Homonym The Spice Box by Lou Jane Temple. The homonym in the title The Spice box is box and appears in the list of true homonyms linked in the task.

Task 30.4: Percy Jackson Lovers Unite!:
Option 3: Aphrodite -- genre Romance The Charmed Sphere by Catherine Asaro. Genre Romance is listed on the book's main page. Catherine Asaro is a GoodReads Author.

Option 6: Artemis Murder on the Rocks Murder on the Rocks (Gray Whale Inn Mystery, #1) by Karen MacInerney by Karen MacInerney. It is a little bit hard to see, but there is a white bird sitting on one of the black shoes on the cover. The bird is a tern. Karen MacInerney is a GoodReads Author.


Totals this posting:
Total Points: 70
Books Read: 4
Tasks Completed: 3
GoodReads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 0; 750+: 0;

Summary Totals:
Total Points: 235
Books Read: 14
Tasks Completed: 11
GoodReads Authors: 6
Big Book Tickets: 500+:2 ; 750+: 0;


Christina (AKA Babbling) (babblingbookreviews) | 855 comments babbling c


50.1 Peebee’s Task: Summer of 1984
Option 2: When Doves Cry
This song, from the movie soundtrack for Purple Rain, was #1 on the charts for most of the summer, as well as the biggest hit of the year.

A. For this option, read a book with a bird on the cover,
No Nest for the Wicket-kindle- No Nest for the Wicket- paperback 304 pgs by Donna Andrews
Donna Andrews is a GRA.
ducks on the cover
No Nest for the Wicket (Meg Langslow, #7) by Donna Andrews

B. read a book with the words "purple," "rain," "Prince," or "time" in the title, subtitle, or series title, EXACT matches only.prince
Prince of Swords- kindle - Prince of Swords- paperback - 380 pgs. by Anne Stuart

Prince of Swords by Anne Stuart

Option 3: Sixteen Candles
A. For this option, read a book with a cake and/or candle(s) on the cover. Cupcakes will NOT be considered cakes for this task,
Brownies and Broomsticks-kindle Brownies and Broomsticks- paperback 323 pgs. by Bailey Cates
there are several cakes on the cover
Brownies and Broomsticks (A Magical Bakery Mystery, #1) by Bailey Cates


THIS POST
Points: 50
Completed Tasks: 1
Good Read Authors: 1
Big Books: 0

Total This Season
Points: 525
Completed Tasks: 27
Good Read Authors: 23
Big Books: 0

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Pages read this season: 12,019
Books read this season: 37

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Previous Personal Best: 380 (Fall 12)


message 1761: by jingles (new)

jingles | 127 comments jingles



✔5.1 - Red: When I am an old woman...
Read a book first published in 1998.

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency|Alexander McCall Smith|08.02.14
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #1) by Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith is a Goodreads author
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✔5.7 - Brown: Chocolates and Coffee on the Beach
Book with one of the following in the title/subtitle or author's name: brown , sand, chocolate, coffee.

The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics|Daniel James Brown|08.05.14
The Boys in the Boat Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown

Daniel James Brown is a Goodreads author
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✔15.1 - Moms and Dads
Book A
Book by a female author, during mother's lifetime, but not your own.

To Kill a Mockingbird|Harper Lee|08.06.14
Published in 1960 during my mother's lifetime, before I was born
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Book B
Book by a male author, during father's lifetime, but not your own.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest|Ken Kesey|07.24.14
Published in 1962 during my father's lifetime, before I was born.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey
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✔30.2 Dlmrose's Task: Dig in!

1) Book set predominately in : Canada: Alberta, Saskatchewan; USA: Colorado, Montana , Wyoming, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota

Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch|B.J. Daniels|06.15.14
Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch (Cardwell Ranch #1) by B.J. Daniels

B.J. Daniels is a Goodreads author

3) Book by an author named Susan.

Whistling Past the Graveyard|Susan Crandall|07.08.14
Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall

Susan Crandall is a Goodreads author
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30.4 Susan A's Task: Percy Jackson Lovers Unite!

Option 3 - Aphrodite:
Book with romance listed on the main page

Full Steam Ahead|Valerie Chase|07.14.14
Full Steam Ahead (Sea Swept, #1) by Valerie Chase
Approved for Length - Message #3736

Valerie Chase is a Goodreads author

Option 6: Artemis
Book with a non-human mammal, bird or fish on the cover.

A Superior Death|Nevada Barr|08.06.14
Wolf on cover
A Superior Death (Anna Pigeon, #2) by Nevada Barr
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30.5 Sheila/Kathy G's Task: In Pursuit of a Good Book

Option 1: Entertainment:
Read a book by an author whose first and last name initials are found in the word "ENTERTAINMENT.

Black Hills|Nora Roberts|07.27.14
Black Hills by Nora Roberts

Option 2: Geography:
Book that takes place in a city, state, or country that has the letter "G" in the place name.

Deep Freeze|Lisa Jackson|08.03.14
Oregon
Deep Freeze (Northwest, #1) by Lisa Jackson

512 Pages - Claiming 1 Big Book Ticket

Lisa Jackson is a Goodreads author
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Points This Post: 115
Goodreads Authors This Post: 6
Big Book Tickets This Post: 1
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Total Points: 805
Total Goodreads Authors: 40
Total Big Book Tickets: 8


message 1762: by Susan A (new)

Susan A | 1663 comments 20.3 - Best Review - Paul's task: General Turkey

Holding Out for a Fairy Tale by A.J. Thomas GRA

250 pages

hypnoTic cLAmbakE


This Post: 20
Total Points: 1140 + 20 = 1160
GRA: 69 + 1 = 70


message 1763: by Jade (last edited Aug 06, 2014 04:49PM) (new)

Jade (miss_jade) | 28 comments 15.4 double trouble

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Odd Thomas

Points: 15


message 1764: by Sandy, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Sandy | 16893 comments Mod
15.2. If They Like It, Maybe I Will

For my first book, I read Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands by Chris Bohjalian. In his Good Minds Suggest article, he recommended The Giant's House, which I read for my second book.

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

I chose option 3, and read Redemption Key
"Key" is on the true homonyms list.

30.11 Helen's Task: Honor's Awards

For my first book, I read Steve Jobs, the book that won the award for history/biography in 2011.

For my second book, I read The Innocent, a 2012 nominee in the mystery/thriller category.

Points this post: 65
Total points: 680


message 1765: by Ms.soule (new)

Ms.soule (mrssoule) 15.1 - Moms and Dads
Book A
The Nonesuch by Georgette Heyer – orig published 1962, my mother was born 1954

Book B:
A Fine and Private Place by Peter S. Beagle – orig published 1960, my father was born in 1954

Peter S. Beagle is a Goodreads author.

Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 610
GR Authors: 20
Big Books: 1


message 1766: by Kathy G. (new)

Kathy G. | 1931 comments Kathy G.

25.5 - Pat's Task: Long Story Short


Option 1- short story collection

50 Short Science Fiction Tales by Isaac Asimov

Option 2- Fiction by Isaac Asimov

Second Foundation by Isaac Asimov

***Link to Paperback***
Second Foundation

Total Points- 125
Total Tasks- 6
Goodreads Authors- 2
Big Books- 0


message 1767: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2629 comments 25.5 - Pat's Task: Long Story Short


Option 1, short stories all by the same author, Aimee Bender

Book 1: The Color Master: Stories by Aimee Bender

Book 2: An Invisible Sign of My Own by Aimee Bender

Points this post: 25
Total points: 570


message 1768: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 25.1 - Directionally Challenged

For Book A, I read a book with the word "Right" in the title:

You're Not Doing It Right: Tales of Marriage, Sex, Death, and Other Humiliations by Michael Ian Black

For Book B, I read a book by an author with the initials SS:

Twisted by Sara Shepard

SS is found in compaSS

**Sara Shepard is a Goodreads author!!**

Points this task: 25
Total points: 430
Tasks completed: 26
Books read: 36
Pages read: 8927
Goodreads authors: 14
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1769: by Melanie (new)

Melanie (ladybugh) | 286 comments MELANIE C

TASK NAME: 20.8 It’s My Birthday! – Shelby’s Task: FUN or FANTASTIC it’s got to be one and preferable both!

Option 3: It's summer: Has a cover with either a beach

The Messenger of Athens by Anne Zouroudi
The Messenger of Athens by Anne Zouroudi

Qualifier: Beach on the cover

Claiming GRA for Anne Zouroudi

Points this task: 20
Points Total: 340
Tasks Completed: 21
GR Author: 15
Big Books: 0


message 1770: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (seussscat) | 17 comments Seussscat
20.1 Most improved player - operation
1 Broken heart
Adele Parks - Still Thinking Of You

Current post
Points - 20
Good read authors - 0
Big book ticket - 1 (592 pages)


message 1771: by Lauren (last edited Aug 09, 2014 12:55PM) (new)

Lauren (seussscat) | 17 comments Seussscat

20.5 bigger is better book concierges task
Option A

A Wild Sheep Chase by Haruki Murakami (set in japan)

This post
Points - 20
Good read authors - 0
Big book tickets - 0

Total
Points - 40
Good read authors - 0
Big book tickets - 1


message 1772: by Mave (new)

Mave | 110 comments 10.10 Required Summer Reading

A Little Princess, Frances Hodgson Burnett

Literature on the main page

Points This Post: 10
Total points: 315
Tasks completed: 21


message 1773: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1160 comments Elizabeth B

25.9 - Stacie MI’s Task: Springtime Five-Star Favorites
Option 1: mystery
Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic
Option 2:Humor Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

Points:25
Total points:780+25=805


message 1774: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 677 comments HINA

5.8 - Violet: Barely Visible - Read a book that contains between 380 and 450 pages

Along Came Trouble by Ruthie Knox.
Kindle Edition and Paperback version has 416 pages


**Ruthie Knox is a goodreads Author.**

Current post:
Points: 5
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0

Total:
Total Points: 840
Total Goodreads Authors: 49
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:


message 1775: by Tassie (new)

Tassie | 62 comments 30.2 Dlmrose's Task: Dig in!

1) Read a book set predominately in one of these places where T. rex fossils have been found: Canada: Alberta, Saskatchewan; USA: Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota

The Children's Blizzard by David Laskin is 50% set in the Dakota territories (pre-statehood). Laskin is a GR Author.

3) Read a book by an author named Sue or any variation of the name Susan as identified by Behind the Name.

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke. This is a Big Book.


Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 95
Total Tasks: 4
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 2
Total Books: 7


message 1776: by Michael (last edited Aug 07, 2014 07:57AM) (new)

Michael Mcdaid | 163 comments 15.9 Decisions, Decisions Used Son of Neptune, Rick Riordan Scorpia by Anthony Horowitz

20.2 Pamela3265’s task: Exploring America's National Park System

Option 3: Death Valley Death Cloud by Andrew Lane

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

Option 5: Sports:On the Devil's Court by Carl Deuker (Goodreads Author)

Option 6: Sci-fi and fantasy
The Soldiers of Halla by D.J. MacHale
claim big book ticket Hardcover, 594 pages


Points this post: 65
Total points: 65
task this post:3
Total tasks: 3
Books read:4
Goodreads authors: 1
Big books: 500+ (1);750+ (0); 1000+ (0)





message 1777: by Aleksandra (new)

Aleksandra (aleksandrakonwa) | 752 comments 30.10 Trivial pursuit, toilet paper or something else

The Elephant's Journey Jose Saramago - option 4/ set in Portugal
Summer's Child by Diane Chamberlain Diane Chamberlain - option 2/ bare feet on the cover

Task points 30
Total points 350
BB Ticket 2


message 1778: by Vicki Willis (last edited Aug 07, 2014 08:34AM) (new)

Vicki Willis | 166 comments Vicki

25.8 4th of July Challenge
Choose two options and read a book for each

Option 2- Read a book that has a 5 or 6 in the number of pages
Wonder has 315 pages
Option 6- Independently choose a book that meets SRC requirements
Bay's End
Edward Lorn is a GR author

This post:
1 task
25 points
1 GR author

Totals:
10 tasks
135 points
8 GR authors


message 1779: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 677 comments HINA

30.7 Allison I's Task: Follow the Stars -

Option B - Read a book first published in July, August or September of any year.

The De Santis Marriage by Michelle Reid.
Originally published in August

Option C: Read a book with the genre Science Fiction on the main book page.

Tempting Rever by Laurann Dohner.
Science Fiction ~54 Users


Current post:
Points: 30
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0

Total:
Total Points: 870
Total Goodreads Authors: 49
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:


message 1780: by Pamela (new)

Pamela (pamela3265) | 952 comments Pamela3265

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

Option 3
Groom by Design by Christine Johnson (Goodreads Author) - Homonym: Groom

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 770
Goodreads Authors this post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 31
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 6
Big Books - 500+: 5
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+:


message 1781: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

10.4 - Across the Ages

"Time travel" is the 8th genre listed (83 users)

Hollow City (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, #2) by Ransom Riggs by Ransom Riggs

Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 550


message 1782: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 10.3 The More the Merrier

Read a book that depicts at least 3 people on the cover.
The Wives of Los Alamos by TaraShea Nesbit by TaraShea Nesbit
This book was used as one of the examples in the task description.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 825


message 1783: by Shauna (new)

Shauna | 160 comments 10.6 D-Day

Read a book with a title that begins with a word that starts with the letter D.

Due or Die by Jenn McKinlay *Goodreads Author*

Totals for Challenge
Points this task: 10
Total Points: 895

Goodreads Authors: 36
Big Books - 500+: 4
Big Books - 750+: 2
Big Books - 1000+:





message 1784: by Sheila (last edited Aug 07, 2014 04:32PM) (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments Sheila


15.9 - Decisions, Decisions...
I started with The Bone House (Cab Bolton, #1) by Brian Freeman and the book I chose to read from the generated list was
Open and Shut by David Rosenfelt Open and Shut by David Rosenfelt







25.12 - Janet F's Task: A Trivial Challenge

I rolled a 1

1. GEOGRAPHY
Absolute Fear (New Orleans, #4) by Lisa Jackson Absolute Fear by Lisa Jackson
(absolute)

AND

3. HISTORY
Prey on Patmos (Andreas Kaldis, #3) by Jeffrey Siger Prey on Patmos by Jeffrey Siger







30.5 Sheila/Kathy G's Task: In Pursuit of a Good Book
Option 1: Entertainment - Cut & Run (Cut & Run, #1) by Abigail Roux by Abigail Roux

AND

Option 5: Science & Nature- Sleeping Lady (Alex Jensen / Jessie Arnold, #3) by Sue Henry Sleeping Lady by Sue Henry






30.7 Allison I's Task: Follow the Stars
Option A: Over the Edge (Alex Delaware, #3) by Jonathan Kellerman Over The Edge by Jonathan Kellerman
(August 9)

AND

Option B: Trail Of Blood by Lisa Black Trail Of Blood by Lisa Black


Total Points = 575



message 1785: by Amy (new)

Amy (jusamy) | 166 comments I completed:
30.4 - Susan A's Task: Percy Jackson Lovers Unite! by reading:

Book 1: Option 3 Aphrodite - Some Enchanted Evening by Christina Dodd this book is shelved as "Romance"

Book 2: Option 5 Hermes - The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde The main plot of this book is about a stolen manuscript. The main antagonist, Acheron Hades, is also a superb con man.

Christina Dodd is a Goodreads Author.

Tasks Complete: 17
Total Points: 235
GR Authors: 10
Big Books: 500+ (2) 750+ (1) 1000+()


message 1786: by Amy (new)

Amy (jusamy) | 166 comments I completed:

20.2 – Rookie at the Top – Pamela3265’s task: Exploring America's National Park System

by reading: Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen "Lake" appears in both Crater Lake and Lake Clark.

Sarah Addison Allen is a GR Author.

Tasks Complete: 18
Total Points: 255
GR Authors: 11
Big Books: 500+ (2) 750+ (1) 1000+()


message 1787: by Shelley (new)

Shelley | 176 comments SHELLEY UT

25.10 - Laurie ME's Task: Baseball All Stars

Option 2: Wonder by R.J. Palacio (takes place in New York, NY)


Option 3: Making Faces by Amy Harmon (has an average rating of 4.49 rating)

This book has over 500 pages.

Amy Harmon is a goodreads author.


Points this task: 25
Total points: 310
Tasks completed: 19
Books read: 26
Goodreads authors: 16
Big books: 500+ (4); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1788: by Denise (new)

Denise | 471 comments 25.11 - Elizabeth P's Task: Summer Camp for All Ages

Option One: Grab a Buddy!

Read a book written by an author that you've read before and that you've rated 4 or 5 stars.

Problems with People: Stories by David Guterson

I previously read Guterson's Snow Falling on Cedars and rated it 5 stars.


Option Two: Sleepy Hollow

Read a book with the genre "horror" or "thriller" on its main book page. Genres may be embedded or stand-alone.

The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly

174 Users have marked it as horror.

Task total=25
Grand total=450


message 1789: by Rebecca (new)

Rebecca Waranch | 60 comments Rebecca VA

20.4 - Author! Author! - Valorie's Task: Word Trivia: Name That Word!
Choose ONE of the the options below and read one book.

3. Homonym: A word that is both spelled and pronounced the same, but has different meanings.

Read a book with a homonym from this list of True Homonyms in the title, subtitle, or author's name. Plurals and possessives are OK, but no other variations.

Iron House by John Hart

word: iron

Required: Indicate the option and state the word that meets the criterion

points this post: 20
total points: 605



message 1790: by Lindsey (last edited Aug 07, 2014 07:17PM) (new)

Lindsey (_lindsey_) | 498 comments Lindsey IL



25.1 - Andy P's Task: Directionally Challenged

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell

***500+ page big book (521 pages)***

The Hindi-Bindi Club by Monica Pradhan

COMPASS


25.7 - Bluemoon's Task: Virtual Vacation

Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett

option A, never been to New Hampshire and want to go, contemporary setting (published 2008)

***Lorna Barrett is a GoodReads Author***

The Vegucation of Robin: How Real Food Saved My Life by Robin Quivers

option D, food on cover

The Vegucation of Robin How Real Food Saved My Life by Robin Quivers


30.11 - Helen's Task: Honor's Awards

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

2013 Young Adult Fiction winner

***Rainbow Rowell is a GoodReads Author***

October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard by Lesléa Newman

2012 Poetry nominee

***Lesléa Newman is a GoodReads Author***



Points This Post: 80
Total Points: 780

GoodReads Authors: 25
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 37
Books Read: 55


message 1791: by Susan A (new)

Susan A | 1663 comments 20.8 – It’s My Birthday! – Shelby’s Task: FUN or FANTASTIC it’s got to be one and preferable both!


Option 3 - palm tree

Stay With Me by S.E. Harmon by S.E. Harmon GRA


This Post: 20
Total Points: 1160 + 20 = 1180
GRA: 70 + 1 = 71


message 1792: by Wanda (new)

Wanda (wanda71) | 1770 comments Oma1229

25.10 - Laurie ME's Task: Baseball All Stars

Option 4-Read a book with food or drink on the cover. Killer Cupcakes (A Lexy Baker Bakery Mystery, #1) by Leighann Dobbs by Leighann Dobbs

Claiming Leighann Dobbs as GR author

Option 5-Read a book that you want to read that meets SRC rules, just because.

The Bard's Daughter by Sarah Woodbury

Claiming Sarah Woodbury as GR author

Total Points: 395/1180
Total Tasks: 16/64
Total GR Authors: (14)
Total Big Books: 500+( );759+( )



message 1793: by AmyMK (new)

AmyMK Kuhlman | 107 comments 20.1 Most Improved Player-Hana C's Task

Option 1: Broken Heart
Suite Scarlett by Maureen Johnson-Genre Romance on main book page

**Maureen Johnson is a Goodreads author***


25.7 Bluemoon's Task: Virtual Vacation

Option A: I have always wanted to go there

The Last Little Blue Envelope by Maureen Johnson
Book is set mainly in Europe (mainly England)-would like to vacation there and published in my lifetime.

**Maureeen Johnson is a Goodreads author***

Option C: Ultimate Dream Vacation

Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
Book is set in a fictional land.

***Leigh Bardugo is a Goodreads author***


25.8 Angel "Book Junkie's Task"

Option 2:
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
It has a 5 in page numbers (358)

***Leigh Bardugo is a Goodreads author***

Option 6:
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

Any book that meets SRC requirements.

***Neil Gaiman is a Goodreads author***

25.9 Stacie MI's Task

Option 3: Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
Last book in the series The Grisha.

***Leigh Bardugo is a Goodreads author***

Option 5: The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross
This has the genre historical fiction on the main page.


Points this post: 95
Total points: 280


message 1794: by AmyMK (new)

AmyMK Kuhlman | 107 comments 25.11 Elizabeth P's Task: Summer Camp for all ages

Option 1: I read Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead based on my 4 star rating of Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

***Richelle Mead is a Goodreads author***

Option 3: The Inventor's Secret by Andrea Cremer whose initials of A C are found in Capture the Flag.

***Andrea Cremer is a Goodreads author***

Points this post: 25
Total points: 305


message 1795: by Deborah (new)

Deborah | 1667 comments Post 18

10.10 Required Summer Reading

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Literature on main page

Points this task: 10
Total: 315
GR authors: 11
Books read: 24
Tasks Done: 19


message 1796: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 25.4 - World Cup Past and Present

I decided to do option 1 and year 1994.

For Book A, I read a book first published in 1994:

Death at Wentwater Court by Carola Dunn

For Book B, I read a book set in the United States, which is where the World Cup was held in 1994:

Twilight by Meg Cabot

This book is set in California.

**Meg Cabot is a Goodreads author!!**

Points this task: 25
Total points: 455
Tasks completed: 27
Books read: 38
Pages read: 9515
Goodreads authors: 15
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


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Sandra (sandra72) | 714 comments 10.9 Isthmus Test

Beautiful Ruins Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter by Jess Walter



20.6 Seasoned Reader - KSMary's Task: The Colors of Trivial Pursuit

An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
The author's last name is 'green'.
This book is new to me (never read it before).

John Green is a Goodreads Author.


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

Option #2: 1970
Slammed by Colleen Hoover
This book is #7 on the 'Best Book Boyfriend' list.

Colleen Hoover is a Goodreads author.


Points this post: 50
Total points to date: 295


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Shannon SA (shannonsa) Shannon South Africa

20.7 The Brady bunch
Option 3: Genre Classic

My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell

Task points: 20
Challenge points: 90

Goodreads authors: 3


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Prajakta | 138 comments 20.7 Shorter is Sweeter - Jecca's Task: The Brady Bunch
1. 1969:Author born in 1969
Black Swan Green by David Mitchell

20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Lene's Task: Tour De France
Option 2 : Author Born in France
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert

20.6 Seasoned Reader - KSMary's Task: The Colors of Trivial Pursuit
Dune Road by Jane Green
Jane Green is a Goodreads Author

Points this post:60
Total points: 195
Tasks this post:3
Total tasks: 9
Goodreads authors this post: 1
Total Goodreads authors: 3
Big Books this post: 0
Total Big Books: 500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)


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Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1160 comments Elizabeth B

30.6 - Alison's Task: Summer Birthdays
Option 1: red hair The Selection (The Selection, #1) by Kiera Cass
Option 2: Monday in the title Rewriting Monday

Points:30
Total points:805+30=835


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