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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2014
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20.3 - Best Review - Paul's task: General TurkeyLady Whistledown Strikes Back by Julia Quinn (BACK) July 21
Julia Quinn is a Goodreads Author
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 220
Total Tasks Completed: 9
Total Books Read: 14
Total Goodreads Authors: 10
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
20.7 Shorter is Sweeter - Jecca's Task: The Brady BunchOption 3: The Time Machine by H.G. Wells June 11
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 240
Total Tasks Completed: 10
Total Books Read: 15
Total Goodreads Authors: 10
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
10.7 From the SourceThe Escape by Mary Balogh (lives in Canada) July 31
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 250
Total Tasks Completed: 11
Total Books Read: 16
Total Goodreads Authors: 10
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
5.9 - Black: Whiskers and Witches
The Lost Days by Rob Reger July 31Rob Reger is a Goodreads Author
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 255
Total Tasks Completed: 12
Total Books Read: 17
Total Goodreads Authors: 11
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
15.10 - Fun in the SunOdd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman August 12
Neil Gaiman is a Goodreads Author
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 270
Total Tasks Completed: 13
Total Books Read: 18
Total Goodreads Authors: 12
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Coralie5.7 Brown: Chocolates and Coffee on the Beach
'Chocolate' in the title
The Chocolate War
30.2 Dig In
Option 3 – a book by a Sue (Susana is a Spanish form of Susan)
Waiting for Robert Capa by Susana Fortes
Option 4 – book with 'bone' in title
A Morbid Taste for Bones
30.11 Honor's awards
Winner of Young Adult fiction in 2012
The Fault in Our Stars
Nominated for Fantasy 2013
The Golem and the Jinni
This post 65 points
Total to date 635 points
BEKKA - 10.2 Something Strange in the NeighborhoodFor this task, I read “Between the Spark and the Burn” by April Genevieve Tucholke, since it has the genre Paranormal on its main Goodreads page.
Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 10
Total Points Earned to Date: 340
Pages Read this Challenge: 320
Total Pages Read to Date: 8681
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 26
Goodreads Authors: 17
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
Elizabeth B50.1 Peebee’s Task: Summer of 1984
Opt 1B: published on 1984 The Wasp Factory
opt 2A: bird
opt 2B: time A Matter of Time, Vol. 1
Points: 50
Total points: 1005+50=1055
Gea15.7- "In a gentle way, you can shake the world."
Read a book that is primarily set in India.
Sophisticated Seduction by Jayne Bauling (Goodreads Author)
POINTS
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 480
GR Author: 26
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()
Delicious Dee15.8 - It's All About the Facts!
Of Pure Blood - nf determined from description; shelved as history by 2 ppl; approved in THT msg #45)
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 1090
GR Author: 66
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()
25.7 - Bluemoon's Task: Virtual VacationOption 1: Read a book with a setting of someplace that you have always wanted to visit.
Breaking Loose by Tara Janzen
This book is set in Paraguay, where I've never been to but would really like to visit, and during the 21st century, which is during my lifetime :)
Option 4: Food or drink on the cover
What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast: And Two Other Short Guides to Achieving More at Work and at Home by Laura Vanderkam *Goodreads Author*
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 290
Tasks Completed: 13
Books Read: 18
GR Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
25.3 - mstan's Task: Different Selves, Different TalesOption 3: Past & Future
2 books by the same single author, the publication dates of which must be at least 25 years apart.
by Agatha Christie Published in 1936
by Agatha ChristiePublished in 1969
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 315
Tasks Completed: 14
Books Read: 20
GR Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
Delicious Dee20.2 – Rookie at the Top – Pamela3265’s task: Exploring America's National Park System
Option 3 - Big Sky - Kitty Thomas (GR Author) - big in title for Big Bend in Texas
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 1110
GR Author: 67
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()
30.6 - Alison's Task: Summer BirthdaysPlease select TWO of the following options and read ONE book for each.
Option #2: Day You Were Born
Read a book that has a day of the week in the title, subtitle, or author's name.
Monday Mourning by Kathy Reichs
Kathy Reichs is a GR author.
Option #4: Birthday Buddies
Read a book by an author who shares a birth month with you.
An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon
Apparently, Diana Gabaldon and I were both born on January 11th. I've yet to meet anyone in real life who shares my birthday.
Diana Gabaldon is a GR author.
Big Book - 832p.
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 620
Total Tasks: 36
GR Author: 16
Big Book - 500: 3
Big Book - 750: 2
Big Book - 1000: 0
***Reposting Task***As per post 307 in problems thread. I accidentally posted the wrong edition. This version is the one I read, and I guess has more content than the other version I posted. Sorry!
20.1 Most Improved Player - Hana C.'s Task: Operation!
Option 3: Humor Genre
Same Difference and Other Stories by Derek Kirk Kim
My totals should be:
Total Points: 360
Total BB tickets: 5
Total GRA: 13
Mod
I read The Left Hand of Darkness. "Feminism" is a main page genre.
20.2 – Rookie at the Top – Pamela3265’s task: Exploring America's National Park System
I chose option 3 and read Death and the Penguin. "Death" is in the name of Death Valley National Park.
30.10 - Delicious Dee's Task: TP = Trivial Pursuit, Toilet Paper or something else?
For my first book, I chose option 1 and read Present Danger by Stella Rimington. 326 pages, romance not a main page genre. Author's initials are "SR" which appear in reverse sequential order in TRIVIAL PURSUIT.
For my second book, I read One Day at Fenway: A Day in the Life of Baseball in America. 320 pages, sports as a main page genre, no romance.
Total pages 646.
Points this post: 55
Total points: 795
Pamela326510.4 Across the Ages
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain
30.7 Allison I's Task: Follow the Stars
Option A
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling - J. K. Rowling's birthday is July 31st.
Option C
The Renegades of Pern by Anne McCaffrey
Points this post: 40
Total Points: 950
Goodreads Authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 34
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 6
Big Books - 500+: 5
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+:
Andy P.Task # 10.8 Question Everything
Read a book with one of the following: who, what, where, when, why, how, "?" in the title or subtitle
Where Are the Children? by Mary Higgins Clark
Where and ? in the title.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 945
Andy P.Task # 25.7 - Bluemoon's Task: Virtual Vacation
A. I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO GO THERE. Read a book with a setting of someplace that you have always wanted to visit but have never been before.
Telling Tales by Ann Cleeves. Book is set in a small village in modern day Yorkshire, England. I have been to London many times but have never been to Yorkshire and rural England appeals to me. Book approved Here
B. GET AWAY FROM IT ALL read a book that has the genre(s) Nature and/or Wilderness on the homepage
One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey by Sam Keith Nature appears as a genre on the book's mp. Environment>Nature (24 users), Nature>Outdoors (10 users)
Points this post: 25
Total points: 970
Repost of #2003Oma1229
5.6-Blue: Most Popular
Read a book found on the first 5 pages on the Popular Favorite Books list.
Holesby Louis Sachar
5.8-Violet: Barely Visible
Read a book that contains 380 and 450 pages
The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
This book was the last one on page 5.
15.5 - Where Was that Again?Buzz Off by Hannah Reed - set in Wisconsin
*** Hannah Reed is a Goodreads Author ***
15.9 - Decisions, Decisions...
The book that I used to get recommendations with is One for the Money, based on that I read:
Murder with Peacocks by Donna Andrews
*** Donna Andrews is a Goodreads Author ***
Total points this post: 30
Total GRA this post: 2
Total points: 100
Total GRA: 7
Total big book tickets: 1
Elizabeth PTask 30.10 - TP = Trivial Pursuit, Toilet Paper, or Something Else?
Option Two: Book Friend/SRC member has rated two stars or less
The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
Link for Page Number: The Battle of the Labyrinth
SRC member Chris MD: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...
His Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Rick Riordan is a *Goodreads Author*
Option 6: Book shelved as Fantasy and Science Fiction
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Pierce Brown is a *Goodreads Author*
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 465
Total Tasks: 28
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books: 3
Total Books: 36
MELANIE CTASK NAME: 30.11 Helen's Task: Honor's Awards
Book 1: Summa Cum Laude
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
Qualifier: Award winner: Fantasy
Book 2: Magna Cum Laude
Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson
Qualified: GoodReads Choice Nominee (2013) Romance
Claiming GRA for Julianne Donaldson and Neil Gaiman
Points this task: 30
Points Total: 490
Tasks Completed: 26
GR Author: 22
Big Books:
Sheila20.2 – Rookie at the Top – Pamela3265’s task: Exploring America's National Park System
Option 3: Big Bend Park (I've visited here)
In Big Trouble by Laura Lippman20.3 - Best Review - Paul's task: General Turkey
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield(tale)
Total Points = 655
20.7 Shorter is Sweeter - Jecca's Task: The Brady BunchOption 2 Best Book Boyfriend, position #334 on page 4:
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
*** Ilona Andrews is a Goodreads Author ***
Total points: 120
Total GRA: 8
Total big book tickets: 1
Jessica PDX25.10 - Laurie ME's Task - Baseball All-Stars
Option 3 - 4.18 average rating with 4,098 ratings
by Craig JohnsonOption 5 - Free choice
by Rhys BowenPoints This Post: 25
Total Points: 690
Jayme(the ghostreader)15.5 Where Was That Again
The Cereal Murdersby Diane Mott Davidson
Takes place in Colorado
Diane Mott Davidson is a goodreads author
Tasks Completed 8
Books read 6
Goodread Authors: Dianne Mott Davidson (6 total)
Task Points 15
Grand Total: 85
Andy P.Task # 15.2. If They Like It, Maybe I Will
Book A. Offer It Up by John Hart
Book B. On 5/7/14, Hart reccommended the following book:
In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O'Brien
Points this post: 15
Total points: 985
25.12 - Janet F's Task: A Trivial ChallengeRoll one die and use that # for one option and choose a different option for your other book.
Rolled: 3
Chose: Option 1
Option 1: Read a book with a word of at least 4 letters in the title/subtitle that begins with an A but doesn't end with an A.
The Angel Esmeralda by Don DeLillo
Angel
Option 3: Read a book with a building on the cover.
by Jane AustenTask total=25
Grand total=475
20.8 – It’s My Birthday! – Shelby’s Task: FUN or FANTASTIC it’s got to be one and preferable both!The Sheik and the Christmas Bride (Desert Rogues, #11) by Susan Mallery. This book has 251 pages in mass market edition. Contains 2,1 and ends in 1, and odd number. *Mallery is a GR Author*
Points this post-20
Total points- 265
GR authors- 18
Task: 30.4 - Susan A's Task: Percy Jackson Lovers Unite!Read:
Option 3: Chill Factor by Sandra Brown
Option 4: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
Sandra Brown is a Goodreads Author.
Chill Factor is a Big Book at 560 pgs.
Neil Gaiman is a Goodreads Author.
Points this task: 30
Total Points: 135
Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Books: 2
25.8 - Angel **Book Junkie's** Task: 4th of July ChallengeI chose Options 2 and 6.
Option 2: Read a book that has a 5 or 6 in the number of pages.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
(156 pgs.)
Option 6: You can independently choose any book as long as it meets SRC Requirements.
The Angel Esmeralda by Don DeLillo
Task total=25
Grand total=500
Kimber 10.2 Something Strange
Prince of Wolves by Quinn Loftis (Goodreads Author)
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10.6 D-Day
Dirty Rotten Scoundrel: A J.J. Graves Mystery: 3 by Liliana Hart (Goodreads Author)
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15.10 Fun In The Sun
A Dirty Shame by Liliana Hart
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20.5 Celebrating My Parents
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki (Goodreads Author)
Option A: Japan; pb422 pages
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30.4 Percy Jackson Lovers Unite
Option 3: The One by Kiera Cass (Goodreads Author)
romance
Option 6:
by Katherine Howe (Goodreads Author)bird on cover
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Above tasks: 85 points
# tasks submitted to date: 39
GRA: 38
New total points: 730
HINA 30.10 - Delicious Dee's Task: TP = Trivial Pursuit, Toilet Paper or something else?
Option 1: TRIVIAL PURSUIT – Read a book by an author whose initials are found SEQUENTIALLY in TRIVIAL PURSUIT.
Darwin's Ghosts: The Secret History of Evolution by Rebecca Scott. 432 pages/paperback.
TRIVIAL PURSUIT
Option 3: TIBIALIS POSTERIOR – Read a book with at least one BARE foot on the cover.
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach. 303 pages/paperback.Barefoot on the cover
Total Pages: 735
**Mary Roach is a goodreads Author.**
Current post:
Points: 30
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 935
Total Goodreads Authors: 51
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
15.8 - It's All About the Facts!Read a nonfiction book, with one of the original trivial pursuit genres listed on its main page
The Dinosaur Hunters by Deborah Cadbury
Genre: Science
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 415
Tasks completed: 26
Other totals
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books (500): 2
Big Books (750):
Big Books (1000):
15.10 - Fun in the SunRead a book of your choice
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Task total=15
Grand total=490
completed 15.10 read Unlucky 13 by James PattersonCompleted 20.7 Shelby's task-did the 1970 task and read The Fault in Our Stars by John Green it is place 12 on the Best Boyfriends list.
Task points 35
Good read authors 2
Total Points 55
Peebee (I will finish, but alas not early this time.)Task 5.1 -- Red: When I am an old woman... NEW POINTS
I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away by Bill Bryson
This book was originally published in 1998.
Task 25.10 - Baseball All Stars REPLACEMENT BOOK
Option 3. Home Run Derby
The Illusion of Separateness by Simon Van Booy NOT CHANGED
Option 4: Ball Park Food and Drink
by Jo Barrett, replacing Love Bomb by Lisa Zeidner, moved to 50.1This book features brownies on the cover.
Task 50.1. Peebee's Task: Summer of 1984 NEW POINTS
Option 2A: When Doves Cry
by Naomi WoodBird: this book has the Penguin imprint on the cover.
Naomi Wood is a Goodreads Author.
Option 3A: Sixteen Candles
by Lisa ZeidnerCake: This book has a slice of cake on the cover.
Love Life by Rob Lowe
Brat Pack: Rob Lowe is a member of the Brat Pack.
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Points this post: 55
Total points: 1020/1180
Goodreads Authors: 1/42
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Delicious Dee20.4 - Author! Author! - Valorie's Task: Word Trivia: Name That Word!
Option 3 - Fall - I'll Catch You - Fall is on the list of approved words
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 1130
GR Author: 67
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()
Go, Dee! Hopefully you're just finishing up that last book of the 50-point task!
Delicious Dee50.1 Peebee’s Task: Summer of 1984
Book A - Option 1.B - Less of a Stranger - first published 1984
Book B - Option 2.B - Swan Prince - Erin Lark (GR Author) - ebook only approved msg 3820 of the approval thread
Book C - Option 3.A -
- candle on cover; ebook only approved msg 3813 of the approval threadPoints This Post: 50
Points Total: 1180
GR Author: 68
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()
*pending any mistakes (fingers crossed), I should be done
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i think that's the highest i've been in a 30 pointer for a while..only 3 of us...lol!
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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Option 1: Aunt Dimity and the Wishing Well by Nancy Atherton June 8
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Option 2: The Big Four by Agatha Christie August 8
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 200
Total Tasks Completed: 8
Total Books Read: 13
Total Goodreads Authors: 9
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)