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message 2201: by Cathy (new)

Cathy Galloway | 1077 comments CathyG
25.4 - Coralie's Task: World Cup Past and Present
Help thread
The soccer World Cup will be played in Brazil this June/July.
Group G

Book A – Read a book set (at least 50%) in one of the countries in the group.
Germany - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Goodreads Author
Big Book Ticket 552 pp

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


25.6 - Sandi's Task - I could use a little help here!
Help Thread
This is a 2 book task. Choose 2 different options and read a book for each.
3) Ask the Audience --
Required: State the month you used, the book's numbered position and the date you found the book.
Giving In by Maya Banks
May #58 on 5/30/14
Goodreads Author

4) Switch the Question --
For this option read a book with one of the following genres that revolve around switching one's identity
A) Shapeshifter
The Beast in Him by Shelly Laurenston


25.7 - Bluemoon's Task: Virtual Vacation
Please select two different options and read a book for each.

A. I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO GO THERE -
Read a book with a setting of someplace that you have always wanted to visit.
Unwound by Lorelei James
Denver, CO (set during my lifetime and I have never been there)
Goodreads Author

C. THE ULTIMATE DREAM VACATION -
The Untamed Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley Scotland 1800’s (not in my lifetime)
Goodreads Author
E-book approved 1800


25.8 - Angel **Book Junkie's** Task: 4th of July Challenge
Help thread
Choose two different options and read a book for each.

Option 5:
Read a book by an indie author found on one of these two lists Popular Indie Authors page 2
Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire

Option 6:
You can independently choose any book as long as it meets SRC Requirements.
Required: Indicate the options
A Beautiful Wedding by Jamie McGuire


Points this post: 100

Total points: 300
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 21
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Books: 500= 1,750=0, 1000=0


message 2202: by AmyMK (new)

AmyMK Kuhlman | 107 comments 10.10 Required Summer Reading

This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper

Literary Fiction is on the main page genre listing


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

Hollow City by Ransom Riggs
The word 'city' can be found in hypnotic clambake and it has over 250 pages (396).

25.2-Elizabeth B's Task: What if?

Option D: Dystopia is on main page of book
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

Option E: Steampunk is on main page of book
The Girl in the Clockwork Collar by Kady Cross


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. I have never been there.

**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***


30.7 Allison I's Task: Follow the Stars

Option B: 13 Little Blue Envelopes
by Maureen Johnson
Book published in July 2009

**Maureen Johnson is a Goodreads author**

Option C: Legend by Marie Lu.
Science Fiction is on the main book page.

**Marie Lu is a Goodreads author***


30.8 - Sandy's Task: Concentration!

Empire Girls by Suzanne Hayes (304 pages)
and
The Summer Girls by Mary Alice Monroe (400 pages)
Both have the noun girls in the titles and are over 300 pages.

**Mary Alice Monroe is a Goodreads author**

Points this post: 140
Total points: 420


message 2203: by Shauna (new)

Shauna | 160 comments 5.8 - Violet: Barely Visible

Read a book that contains between 380 and 450 pages.

Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd *Goodreads Author*
*392 pages

Totals for Challenge
Points this task: 5
Total Points: 985

Goodreads Authors: 43
Big Books - 500+: 4
Big Books - 750+: 2
Big Books - 1000+:


message 2204: by SamZ (new)

SamZ (samwisezbrown) SAM ID
30.5 - In Pursuit of a Good Book

Option 5: read a book with some trees on the cover.
The Widower's Wife by Prudence Bice by Prudence Bice
*there is a bank of trees behind the train on the left side of the cover*
***Prudence Bice is a GR Author, 1 ticket***

Option 6: read a good summer read. (IMO, a good summer read is something that is short, sweet, and light-hearted)
Wife by Wednesday by Catherine Bybee
***Catherine Bybee is a GR Author, 1 ticket***

Points: 30
Total Points: 345
GR Authors: 13
Big Books: 0


message 2205: by Ann A (last edited Aug 21, 2014 12:01AM) (new)

Ann A (readerann) | 1091 comments 10.2 - Something Strange in the Neighborhood
Ghost Wars: The Secret History Of The CIA, Afghanistan, And Bin Laden, From The Soviet Invasion To September 10, 2001 ("ghost" in title)

*** 1 Big Book ticket claimed - 720 pages

25.10 - Laurie ME's Task: Baseball All Stars
Option 2 - All Star Game:
The Goldfinch (more than 50% of the book is set in New York City)

*** 2 Big Book tickets claimed - 771 pages

Option 5 - Just Because:
The Charming Quirks of Others
I read this because Alexander McCall Smith is a comfort read for me.

*** Alexander McCall Smith is a Goodreads author

Points this post: 35
GR authors this post: 1
Big Books this post: 2

Total points: 150
Total tasks completed: 10
Total number Big Books: 500(2) 750(1) 1000(0)
Total Goodreads authors: 3



message 2206: by Laurie (new)

Laurie | 910 comments Laurie ME

15.5: Where Was That Again? set in Massachusetts
Fire Season by Jon Loomis

30.4: Susan A's Task: Percy Jackson Lovers Unite
3. The Seance by Heather Graham. Heather Graham is a GRA.

4. Ocean: My Body Lies Over The Ocean by J.S. Borthwick

50.1: PeeBee's Task: the Summer of 1984:
1. pub in 1984: Castle of Wizardry by David Eddings

2.a. bird on cover: Conversion by Katherine Howe. Katherine Howe is a GRA.
Conversion by Katherine Howe

2.b. time: Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie

Points this Post: 95.
Total Points: 715

2 GRA.


message 2207: by Natalie (new)

Natalie  | 151 comments Natalie CH

30.11 Helen's Task: Honor's Awards

Book 1: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
2012 Winner in YA Fiction

Book 2: The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
runner up for fiction 2013

Both Authors are Goodreads Authors; I am claiming 2 tickets.

points this post: 30
grand total: 75

GRA Tickets: 3
Big book tickets:1


message 2208: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Sandy wrote: "25.6 - Sandi's Task - I could use a little help here!
For my first book, I chose option 1 and read The Hit by David Baldacci. Initials "DB."

For my second book, I ch..."


c'mon Sandy!!


message 2209: by Gea (new)

Gea (gea89) Gea

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.
A View to a Thrill by Lexi Blake (Goodreads Author)

C. THE ULTIMATE DREAM VACATION - Book that is set in a time period before you were born or in the future beyond present day.
The Viper by Monica McCarty (Goodreads Author)

POINTS
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 560
GR Author: 31
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()


message 2210: by Natalie (new)

Natalie  | 151 comments Natalie CH


25.12 - Janet F's Task: A Trivial Challenge


I rolled a 5: Initials of Author in PORTUGUESE
A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki

The letters R and O are found in PORtuguese.

I chose task 3. Building or skyline on cover.

The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan by Rick Riordan 377 pages

I am claiming 2 GRA Tickets as both Authors are on Goodreads.

points this post:25
Grand total: 100

GRA tickets:5
Big Book tickets:1


message 2211: by Natalie (new)

Natalie  | 151 comments Natalie CH

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

Option 3: most recently published book in a series:
The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin 527 pages
Third and final book will be released this November

Option 4: read a Graphic Novel:
Habibi by Craig Thompson 672 pages

As both of these books more than 500 pages I am claiming 2 big books tickets.

Michelle Hodkins is a Goodreads Author.

points this post:25
Grand Total:125

GRA Tickets:6
Big Book Tickets: 3


message 2212: by Natalie (new)

Natalie  | 151 comments Natalie CH

20.8 – It’s My Birthday! – Shelby’s Task: FUN or FANTASTIC

Option 1: read a book with 1,2,3,7,8,9 in page numbers, ending in odd number

The Art of Stealing Fire: Uranus in the Horoscope by Liz Greene 281 p

points this task:20
Grand Total:145

GRA Tickets: 6
BB Tickets:3


message 2213: by Rudy (new)

Rudy Hurley | 111 comments Rudy

5.2 pink: Celebrating the Female
A Circle of Wives byAlice LaPlante

25.10 Laurie ME's Task: Baseball All Stars
Option 2- All star game- Mambo in Chinatown byJean Kwok setting San Francisco all star game in 2007
Option 5- The Priority List: A Teacher's Final Quest to Discover Life's Greatest Lessons byDavid Menasche

25.12 Janet F's Task: A Trivial Challenge
Option 1- Geography Americanah byChimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Option 2: Arts & literature- Big Little Lies byLiane Moriarty

Points this post: 55
Total points: 365
Task 18
Books 26


message 2214: by Natalie (new)

Natalie  | 151 comments Natalie CH

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

brown, yellow, blue, pink, green, or orange in the title:
The Blue Room, Poems by Carlo Spinazzola (1970-2003)

points this task:20
Grand Total: 165

GRA Tickets: 6
BB Tickets: 3


message 2215: by Elizabeth (last edited Aug 21, 2014 05:40AM) (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1160 comments Elizabeth B

20.10: Group reads
Someday, Someday, Maybe
post#46 in the discussion thread (https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...)

Points:20
Total points: 1070+20=1090


message 2216: by Nick (last edited Aug 21, 2014 05:51AM) (new)

Nick (doily) | 3392 comments Nick KY

25.3 mstan’s different selves.

Option 1. Same author, novel -- Carthage

Memoir – The Faith of a Writer: Life, Craft, Art, both by Joyce Carol Oates, “Memoir” verified in message 119 of genre verification thread.

Points This Post: 25
Total Points So Far: 905


message 2217: by Natalie (new)

Natalie  | 151 comments Natalie CH

30.5 Sheila/Kathy G's Task: In Pursuit of a Good Book

Option 1, Author Initials Entertainment
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 502 pages => big book

Option 6,good summer read, because it's such a quick and atmospheric read:
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

Emily Lockhart is a Goodreads Author

points this task: 30
Grand Total:195

GRA Tickets: 7
BB Tickets:4


message 2218: by Natalie (new)

Natalie  | 151 comments Natalie CH

10.2 Something Strange in the Neighborhood
Paranormal Genre
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

Michelle Hodkin is a Goodreads Author.

10.8 Question Everything
who, what, when, etc in title:

What My Mother Gave Me: Thirty-one Women on the Gifts That Mattered Most edited by Elizabeth Benedict
Elizabeth Benedict is a Goodreads Author

10.10 Required Summer Reading
Literary Fiction Genre

Clever Girl by Tessa Hadley


points this post: 30
Grand Total: 225

GRA Tickets: 9
BB Tickets:4


message 2219: by Natalie (new)

Natalie  | 151 comments Natalie CH

5.4 - Yellow: They Call Me Mellow Yellow

Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott
correlating song title: Young Girl Blues

Elizabeth Scott is a Goodreads Author.


5.8 - Violet: Barely Visible
book with 380 -450 pages
The Warrior Heir by Cinda Williams Chima 427 pages

Cinda Williams Chima is a Goodreads Author

10.7 From the Source
author lives in Canada

Grace Shiver by Cathy Stonehouse, 101 pages, who has been living in Canada since 1988, see Link to Wikipedia

points this post: 20
Grand Total:245

GRA Tickets:11
BB Tickets:4


message 2220: by Emily (new)

Emily (emilserv) Emily Bookshelf

10.4 Across the Ages
Genre: time travel
The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon, who is a GRA
1443 pages BB Ticket

Goodreads Authors This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets This Post: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=1
Points this post: 10

Total Goodreads Authors: 14
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=6, 750=3, 1000=3
Total Points: 255



message 2221: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (ebpnd17) | 811 comments Elizabeth P

Task 30.5 - In Pursuit of a Good Book

Option 3: Book set during World War One

The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie
Description link: The Mysterious Affair at Styles

Option 5: Book with tree on the cover

Unearthly (Unearthly, #1) by Cynthia Hand by Cynthia Hand

Cynthia Hand is a *Goodreads Author*

Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 550
Total Tasks: 31
Goodreads Authors: 30
Big Books: 4
Total Books: 42


message 2222: by Pamela (new)

Pamela (pamela3265) | 952 comments Pamela3265

10.7 From the Source

North Country Mom by Lois Richer - Set in Manitoba, Canada

Points this post: 10
Total Points: 1030
Goodreads Authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 36
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 6
Big Books - 500+: 5
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+:


message 2223: by Bekka (new)

Bekka (froydis) | 492 comments BEKKA - 30.11 Helen's Task: Honor's Awards

1. For this task, I read “ Quiet The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain ” by Susan Cain, since it was a Goodreads Choice Winner for Nonfiction in 2012.

2. For this task, I read “ Me Before You by Jojo Moyes ” by Jojo Moyes since it was a Goodreads Choice Nominee for Fiction in 2013.

Also, both Susan Cain and Jojo Moyes are Goodreads Authors, so I’m claiming tickets for that.

Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 30
Total Points Earned to Date: 470
Pages Read this Challenge: 640
Total Pages Read to Date: 12255
Books Read this Challenge: 2
Total Books Read: 37
Goodreads Authors: 24
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()


message 2224: by Pamela (last edited Aug 21, 2014 09:18AM) (new)

Pamela (pamela3265) | 952 comments Pamela3265

15.8 - It's All About the Facts!

Seven Miracles That Saved America: Why They Matter and Why We Should Have Hope by Christ Stewart and Ted Stewart - Genre: History

Points this post: 15
Total Points: 1045
Goodreads Authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 36
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 6
Big Books - 500+: 5
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+:


message 2225: by Kim (new)

Kim (goodreadscomkimber) | 708 comments Kimber

25.2 What if?
Option A (Aliens): Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armintrout (Goodreads Author)
Option D (Dystopia): After the End by Amy Plum (Goodreads Author)

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25.7 Virtual Vacation
Option A (have always wanted to visit IRELAND, have never been there before, and this book was set during my lifetime)
Rain and revelation by Therese Pautz (Goodreads Author)
Option C (set in late 1800's, before my time)
These Is My Words by Nancy Turner

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Above tasks: 50 points
# tasks submitted to date: 42
GRA: 43
New total points: 810


message 2226: by Gea (new)

Gea (gea89) Gea

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.
A View to a Thrill by Lexi Blake (Goodreads Author) - Set in Texas, USA

C. THE ULTIMATE DREAM VACATION - Book that is set in a time period before you were born or in the future beyond present day.
The Viper by Monica McCarty (Goodreads Author)

POINTS
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 560
GR Author: 31
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()


message 2227: by Deedee (last edited Aug 21, 2014 09:43AM) (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 15.8 - It's All About the Facts!

Trivial Pursuit is all about facts, trivial though they may be. Read a nonfiction book, with one of the original trivial pursuit genres listed on its main page - geography, entertainment, history, arts or literature, science or nature, sports or leisure.

The Arabs: A History (2009) by Eugene Rogan (Paperback, 559 pages)

**** Big Books**** (559 pages) The Arabs: A History


395 + 15 = 410

Tasks Completed: 21
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 395 + 15 = 410
Books read: 31
Pages read: 10,059

Read but not claimed: 4
Goodreads Authors: 10

Big Books:
(3) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+


message 2228: by Gea (last edited Aug 21, 2014 09:47AM) (new)

Gea (gea89) Gea

25.12 - Janet F's Task: A Trivial Challenge

Chose: 3. HISTORY - What mausoleum did Mogul Shah Jahan build to the memory of his favorite wife?
Read a book with a building on the cover.
Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros (Goodreads Author)
Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros

Rolled: 4. ARTS & LITERATURE - What are little boys made of?
Read a book with adjective that can describe size* in the title or subtitle. Words like: big, little, grand, great, petite, tiny, small, giant, tall, etc. would work.
Naughty Little Secret by Shayla Black (Goodreads Author)

POINTS
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 585
GR Author: 33
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()


message 2229: by Amy (new)

Amy | 2170 comments Amy FL

50.1 Peebee’s Task: Summer of 1984
Option 2A: Bird Box by Josh Malerman (birds - approved in message 26 for this task)

Option 2B: On Borrowed Time (Time)

Option 3A: Home Front by Kristin Hannah (candle - approved in message 26 for this task)

Points This Post: 50
Total Points: 50



message 2230: by L. (new)

L. | 68 comments 15.10 - Fun in the Sun
Read a book of your choice, in a favorite summer spot - anywhere you can relax and enjoy yourself!

Flaskepost fra P by Jussi Adler-Olsen (525 pages)

I read most of this book outside on the porch, my favorite summer spot!

30.3 – Send in the Clones!!

Option 2: A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin (803 pages) - This book is #30 on the 'Rooting for the Bad Guy' list.

Option 3 - A book where the main character is a mom: Mysteriet mamma by Trude Lorentzen (281 pages) - In this book the author tells the story of her mother, who was mentally ill and eventually commited suicide.

I'm claiming Big Book tickets for Flaskepost fra P and A Game of Thrones.

Books Read: 10
Tasks Completed: 8
Pages Read: 3984
Total Points: 155


message 2231: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments Who else is going to finish the challenge? Come on folks.


message 2232: by Lindsey (new)

Lindsey (_lindsey_) | 498 comments Lindsey IL



5.9 - Black: Whiskers and Witches

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia

witches genre

***500+ page big book (563 pages)***

***Kami Garcia is a GoodReads Author***


10.2 - Something Strange in the Neighborhood

Body & Soul by Stacey Kade

paranormal genre

***Stacey Kade is a GoodReads Author***


10.5 - This Could Take A While

A Million Suns by Beth Revis

***Beth Revis is a GoodReads Author***


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

From the Moment We Met by Marina Adair

option 3, romance genre

***Marina Adair is a GoodReads Author***

The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay

option 4, "sea" in title

***Katja Millay is a GoodReads Author***



Points This Post: 55
Total Points: 970

GoodReads Authors: 37
Big Books: 500+(3), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 52
Books Read: 73


message 2233: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 677 comments HINA

15.5 - Where Was that Again? - Read a book set in any one of these states: Colorado, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin.

Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley.
Setting in Colorado.


**Kristen Ashley is a goodreads Author.**


Current post:
Points: 15
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0

Total:
Total Points: 960
Total Goodreads Authors: 53
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:


message 2234: by Sue (new)

Sue (suetinge) | 1578 comments 25.8 - Angel **book junkie** - 4th of July Challenge

Option 1 - author named George - Moonlighting In Vermont by ***Goodreads Author Kate George

Option 6 - Book of Choice - The Innocent by ***Goodreads Author David Baldacci


Points this post: 25
Total Points: 430/1180
Tasks Completed: 21
Books Read: 31
GoodReads Authors: 16
Big Books: 500+ (2), 750+ (2), 1000+ ()


message 2235: by Katy (new)

Katy | 790 comments 15.8 All About the Facts

David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell

History genre listed on main page

20.8 Fun or Fantastic

I chose option 3 and read The Devil's Star by Jo Nesbø -- it's set in Norway, not my home country, and I would love to go there!

25.6 I Could Use A Little Help Here!

I chose option 1 and read The Light in the Ruins by Chris Bohjalian (initials CB)

I also chose option 4 and read The Target by David Baldacci (espionage genre)

I am claiming GRA tickets for Chris Bohjalian and David Baldacci

New Total: 260


message 2236: by Jean (new)

Jean | 122 comments 10.1 I Scream, You Scream

The Last Promise by Richard Paul Evans
The Author's initials RE are found in ice cREam.

10.3 The More the Merrier

Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper(GR Author)
There are three people on the cover.

15.4 Double Trouble

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin
The title has a double vowel: OO
The author's name has a double consonant: GG

35 points this post
220 total points

1 GRA this post
6 total GRA


message 2237: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 677 comments HINA

5.2 - Pink: Celebrating the Female - Read a book with the genre "feminism" or "womens" on its main page.

I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai.
Feminism ~98 Users


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

Total:
Total Points: 965
Total Goodreads Authors: 53
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:


message 2238: by Stacie (last edited Aug 21, 2014 09:02PM) (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 5.3 - Orange: Wave a Flag

I used the Chinese flag, which is red and yellow, and read a book set in China:

Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play, Vol. 07: Castaway by Yuu Watase

Although the book description states that they set off on a journey to a "frozen north country," that doesn't acutally happen until the last half of the book. Well over 50% of the storyline takes place in China.

Points this task: 5
Total points: 550
Tasks completed: 33
Books read: 47
Pages read: 11452
Goodreads authors: 17
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 2239: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2629 comments 25.7 - Bluemoon's Task: Virtual Vacation


Option A, set in a place I would like to visit: The Beach Club by Elin Hilderbrand, set on Nantucket, a place I have never visited. The book is a contemporary novel, first published in 2000.

Option D, a book that has food or drink on the cover: Dragonwell Dead by Laura Childs
Dragonwell Dead (A Tea Shop Mystery, #8) by Laura Childs

Points this post: 25
Total points: 705


message 2240: by Jamie (last edited Aug 22, 2014 04:49AM) (new)

Jamie | 421 comments JAMIENYC

Task #30.6 - Alison's Task: Summer Birthdays

Option #1
Red Haired Girl

Into the Wind by Shira Anthony who is a GRA

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

The red hair on cover was approved by Alison in the Help Thread Msg 15

AND Option #2: Day You Were Born

Read a book that has a day of the week in the title

Wacky Wednesday by J.A. Rock who is a GRA

"Wednesday" is a day of the week

This ebook was approved here:

eBook verification line 1941

This Post
Points:30
Goodreads Authors: 2

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Total Points: 760
Goodreads Authors: 47
Total Tasks Complete: 37
Total Books Read: 56


message 2241: by ♞ Pat (new)

♞ Pat Gent | 786 comments Pat

5.8 - Violet: Barely Visible

Read a book that contains between 380 and 450 pages

The Associate by John Grisham The Associate
by John Grisham *****GoodReads Author*****


Totals for Challenge
Points this task : 5
Total Points : 450

Tasks Completed : 20
Books Read This Season : 34
Pages Read This Season : 11465

Good Reads Authors : 20
Big Books : 500+ 1
Big Books : 750+
Big Books : 1000+


message 2242: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments some people starting to get close!! c'mon!!


message 2243: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

10.10 - Required Summer Reading

Literary fiction is the 7th genre on the main page (30 users)

Vampires in the Lemon Grove And Other Stories by Karen Russell by Karen Russell

Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 745


message 2244: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 5.1 - Red: When I am an old woman...

Read a book first published in 1998.
The Pilot's Wife by Anita Shreve. Book first published in 1998.

Task # 15.9 - Decisions, Decisions...
I started with And When She Was Good by Laura Lippman and the site recommended this one:
A is for Alibi (Kinsey Millhone, #1) by Sue Grafton

Task # 15.10 - Fun in the Sun.
Book of choice: The Hunter (Parker, #1) by Richard Stark by Richard Stark

Task # 20.7 Shorter is Sweeter - Jecca's Task: The Brady Bunch
Option 4. 1972. Read a book that is about a maid, housekeeper or "one employed to manage the domestic duties involved in maintaining a house". Shakespeare's Champion (Lily Bard, #2) by Charlaine Harris by Charlaine Harris Lily Bard, the main protagonist in this book, is a cleaning lady

Points this post: 55
Total points: 1080


message 2245: by Bluemoon (new)

Bluemoon (bluemoon286) | 1797 comments 25.6 - I COULD USE A LITTLE HELP HERE!

OPTION 1 - 50/50 - DC - Sea Glass Summer by Dorothy Cannell.


OPTION 3 - ASK THE AUDIENCE - The Beekeeper's Ball by Susan Wiggs which was #106 on the June 2014 list on August 15 when I picked it.






25.11 - SUMMER CAMP FOR ALL AGES


OPTION 1 - GRAB A BUDDY - Loving Jack by Nora Roberts. I have read many books by Nora Roberts and rated several of those 4*.

OPTION 4 - OPEN WATERFRONT - The Summer Hideaway by Susan Wiggs by Susan Wiggs.






TOTAL POINTS - 725


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Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4447 comments Task # 20.5 Bigger is Better – Book Concierge’s Task – Celebrating My Parents


Option C – “music” genre on main page

The Day The Music Died (Sam McCain, Book 1) by Ed Gorman ✔ – 20Aug14

Genre verified here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


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Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 178 comments 10.4 Across the Ages
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The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde - **** - 8/20/2014 - 374 Pages

Totals for challenge: 385

Points this task: 10
Total points: 385
Tasks completed: 26
Books read: 33
Goodreads authors: 21
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next #1) by Jasper Fforde


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Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F

Task 10.6 D-Day

I read Docby Mary Doria RussellWho is a GOODREADS AUTHOR!

Points this post:10
Total points:120
Books read:9
Tasks completed:7
Goodreads Authors:7
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(0)


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Kristi (kristilarson) | 548 comments Kristi CO

15.10 - Fun in the Sun.
After the Quake by Haruki Murakami

Points this post: 15
Total points: 285
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 19
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Books: 500=2, 750=0, 1000=0


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Pamela (pamela3265) | 952 comments Sheila wrote: "Who else is going to finish the challenge? Come on folks."

I should finish next week.


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