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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2014
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Lindsey IL30.6 - Alison's Task: Summer Birthdays
I Am Livia by Phyllis T. Smith
option 1, red hair on cover, approved message 33 https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
***Phyllis T. Smith is a GoodReads Author***
A Home By The Sea by Christina Skye
option 4, Christina Skye and I share the birth month of July http://www.authdir.net/dir-s.shtml
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 1130
GoodReads Authors: 44
Big Books: 500+(3), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 60
Books Read: 86
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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)
Both book and author are new to me, I have never read this book before.
points this task:20
Grand Total: 245
GRA Tickets: 11
BB Tickets: 3
Task 15.7- "In a gentle way, you can shake the world." Read a book that is primarily set in India or is written by an author who was born or lives in India.
Author was born in Calcutta, India.
The Home and the World (1916) by Rabindranath Tagore; translated Surendranath Tagore (Paperback, 213 pages)
515 + 15 = 530
Tasks Completed: 27
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 515 + 15 = 530
Books read: 39
Pages read: 12,823
Read but not claimed: 1
Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Books:
(4) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Task 10.10 Required Summer Reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Literature Genre
Points this post: 10
Total points: 85
Tasks this post: 1
Total Tasks Completed: 5
Total Books Read: 5
Total Pages Read: 3660
Total GoodReads Authors: 0
Total Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (4), 1000+ ()
CathyG10.2 Something Strange in the Neighborhood
Read a book with the genre Paranormal on the main page genre listing OR with “ghost” in the title, subtitle, or book description.
An Apple for the Creature by Ilona Andrews
Goodreads author
15.10 - Fun in the Sun.
Read a book of your choice, in a favorite summer spot - anywhere you can relax and enjoy yourself!
Succubi Like It Hot by Jill Myles
Goodreads Author
25.1 Andy P's Task: Directionally Challenged
Read two books, one Book A and one Book B.
This task is designed for books written by a single author, no coauthors or authors contributing to an anthology.
Book A. Read a book that has in its title/subtitle one of the following words:
North, South, East, West, Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast, right, left.
Wild West Wife by Susan Mallery
Goodreads author
Book B. Read a book by an author whose initials for their first and last names can be found in the word COMPASS and/or GPS (to let the technology minded have a little leeway.)
The Sheikh's Rebellious Mistress by Sandra Marton
Goodreads Author
25.10 - Laurie ME's Task: Baseball All Stars
Chose two different options and read one book for each:
3. Home Run Derby: one of the most favorite of the non-game activities: Read a book with at least 100 ratings that has an average rating of 4.0 or better
Required:Include the average rating and number of ratings when you post.
Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh
3887 ratings average 4.37
Goodreads Author
5. And, because it’s a three day break for the majority of the major league players: Read a book that you want to read that meets SRC rules, just because.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Points this post: 75
Total points: 670
Tasks completed: 30
Books read: 46
Goodreads Authors: 24
Big Books: 500= 1,750=0, 1000=0
Task # 15.9 – Decisions, DecisionsUse the What Should I Read Next site, enter a book I have previously rated 4 or 5 stars and read one of the recommended books
Book I previously read and rated 5* - The Outsiders (read in May 2014)
Book I read for this challenge: Summer of my German Soldier ✔ – 29Aug14
*** Bette Greene is a Goodreads author ***
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This Post: 15 points
Total points to date: 600 points
Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Books Read: ( 2) 500 pg / (1 ) 750 pg / ( ) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 4
30.7 Allison I's Task: Follow the StarsA. Read a book by an author who is a Leo or a Virgo born between July 23rd and September 22nd.
Doctor Sleep by Stephen King who was born September 21, 1947. He is also a Goodreads author AND this is a Big Book.
C. Take a trip to the stars. Read a book with the genre Science Fiction on the main book page.
The Death Cure by James Dashner
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 155
Total Tasks: 6
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books: 4
Total Books:11
30.2 Dlmrose's Task: Dig in!2) Read a book with an archaeologist or paleontologist as a main character. I read Wings of Refuge. Lynn Austin is a ******Goodreads Author **********. Two of the main characters, and many of the lesser ones, are archaeologists. The 2 main ones are Hannah Rahov and Ari Barak.
3) Read a book by an author named Sue or any variation of the name Susan as identified by Behind the Name. Ex. Susanna Kearsley, Sue Monk Kidd, Suzette Haden Elgin
I read The Shadowy Horses The author, Susanna Kearsley is a ****Goodreads Author ***** and her name is a variation of the name Sue and used in the examples above.
Points: 495
Books read: 37
Tasks completed: 25
GR authors: 19
Big Books: 1(500)
pages read: 2405
This is it for me for this challenge! A new high, embarrassingly enough. Congrats to all the finishers, and thanks as always to the amazing mods!!
Kimber5.7 Chocolates and Coffee On The Beach
Boggy Creek: The Legend Is True by Eric S. Brown
5.9 Whiskers and Witches
Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble: The Jolie Wilkins Series by H.P. Mallory (Goodreads Author)
Above tasks: 10 points
# tasks submitted to date: 48
GRA: 47
Total points: 880
Task 25.8 Option 2:
Read a book that has a 5 or 6 in the number of pages.
355 pages
Prince of Fools (The Red Queen’s War #1) (2014) by Mark Lawrence (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 355 pages)
**** Goodreads Author ****Mark Lawrence
Option 6:
You can independently choose any book as long as it meets SRC Requirements.
Pioneer Girl (2014) by Bich Minh Nguyen (Hardcover, 296 pages)
530 +25 = 555
Tasks Completed: 28
Points for this post: 25
Points thus far: 530 +25 = 555
Books read: 41
Pages read: 13,474
Read but not claimed: 0
Goodreads Authors: 14
Big Books:
(4) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Rebecca VA10.4 Across the Ages
Read a book about time travel. The genre “Time Travel” must be found on the main page genre listing or time travel must be mentioned explicitly in the book’s description.
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
points this post: 10
total points: 690
10.10 - Required Summer ReadingLiterary Fiction is a genre on the book's main page:
The Beginning of Spring by Penelope Fitzgerald
Total points 225
Task # 25.9 – Stacie MI’s Task – Springtime 5-Star Favorites
Option 1 – “Mystery” on main page
The Quiet Game ✔ – 15June14 (580 pg)
*** 1 Big Book Ticket ***
Genre approved here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Option 2 – “Humor” on main page
Corduroy Mansions ✔ – 30Aug14
*** Alexander McCall Smith is a Goodreads Author ***
Genre approved here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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This Post: 25 points
Total points to date: 625 points
Goodreads Authors: 16
Big Books Read: ( 3) 500 pg / (1 ) 750 pg / ( ) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 5
Jayme VA10.7 From the Source
The Last Summer of the Camperdowns by Elizabeth Kelly
Kelly is born in Ontario, Canada
15.10 - Fun in the Sun.
The Good House by Ann Leary, goodreads author.
20.8 – It’s My Birthday! – Shelby’s Task: FUN or FANTASTIC it’s got to be one and preferable both!
Option 1: Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
This book has 369 pages, which has both 3 and 9 in the page numbers.
25.8 - Angel **Book Junkie's** Task: 4th of July Challenge
Option 2: The Son by Philipp Meyer, big book: 569 pages. Has a 5 and a 6 in the page numbers.
Option 6: All the Summer Girls by Meg Donohue, goodreads author.
30.5 Sheila/Kathy G's Task: In Pursuit of a Good Book
Option 5: Science & Nature:
by Mike Mullin, goodreads author.Option 6: Sports & Leisure: I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes, big book, 624 pages.
Points this post: 100
Total points: 375
GR Authors: 12
Big Books: 500+(5),750+(1),1000+(0)
STACIE MITask 10.5 - This Could Take A While
I read:
Mouse Guard: Winter 1152 by David Petersen
Points this task:10
Total points: 675
Tasks completed: 43
Books read: 58
Pages read: 13568
Goodreads authors: 23
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
STACIE MITask 10.9 - Isthmus Test
I read a book with an ocean with a boat in it on the cover:
Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry
Points this task: 10
Total points: 685
Tasks completed: 44
Books read: 59
Pages read: 13696
Goodreads authors: 23
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
FANDURY30.10 - Delicious Dee's Task: TP = Trivial Pursuit, Toilet Paper or something else?
Option 1: Read a book by an author whose initials are found SEQUENTIALLY in TRIVIAL PURSUIT.
The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress: A Novel by Ariel Lawhon
The initals of the author AL are found sequentially in triviAL pursuit.
I read the Kindle version, but the paperback is 320 pages The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress
Ariel Lawhon is a Goodreads Author!
Option 6: Read a book that has been shelved both as FANTASY and SCIENCE-FICTION
The Book of Cthulhu by Ross E. Lockhart
This book has (in the moment) both Fantasy and Science Fiction as Genres on the main page, but I have also had this verified in the Genre Verification Thread in post 144
I read the Kindle Version, but the paperback version has 529 pages The Book of Cthulhu
I claim one big book ticket for this one!
So both books together have 849 pages.
Point this post: 30
Total Points: 680
Books Read: 44
Goodreads Authors: 26
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(0)
Elizabeth PTask 20.7 - The Brady Bunch
Option 5: Book that is a spinoff of another book/series
The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan
Spinoff of Percy Jackson: https://www.goodreads.com/series/4073...
Rick Riordan is a *Goodreads Author*
At 586 pages good for one *Big Book Ticket*
Task 30.7 - Follow the Stars
Option A: Book with author whose birthday is between July 23rd and September 22
Looking for Alaska by John Green
John Green Birthday: August 24th, 1977
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gre...
John Green is a *Goodreads Author*
Option C: Science Fiction genre on main page
Independent Study by Joelle Charbonneau
Points this Post: 50
Total Points: 650
Total Tasks: 34
Goodreads Authors: 35
Big Books: 6
Total Books: 48
5.1 - Red: When I am an old woman...A Long Way From Chicago: A Novel in Stories by Richard Peck
was first pub in 1998.
used audio so paperback is A Long Way from Chicago with 160 pages.
5.2 - Pink: Celebrating the Female
The Jump-Off Creek by Molly Gloss
used ebook so paperback is The Jump-Off Creek with 208 pages
'womens' is stand alone genre on main page
5.3 - Orange: Wave a Flag
The Sound of Things Falling by Juan Gabriel Vásquez
is set in Columbia which has yellow and red in it's flag.
5.4 - Yellow: They Call Me Mellow Yellow
The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman
word 'museum' is in track 3 side 2 "Museum"
5.6 - Blue: Most Popular
The Stranger by Albert Camus
is on page 5 of 'popular favorite books'
5.8 - Violet: Barely Visible
Far Far Away by Tom McNeal
used ebook so paperback is Far Far Away with 400 pages
5.10 - White: Lounging Around
by Mary Alice Monroeused audio so paperback is
with 384 pages.*Mary Alice Monroe is a GR author, claiming ticket.
10.1 I Scream, You Scream
Gemini by Carol Cassella
has C and C as intials which are letters in Ice Cream
*Carol Cassella is a GR author, Claiming ticket.
10.2 Something Strange in the Neighborhood
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
Paranormal is a genre on the main page.
10.3 The More the Merrier
by Sarah VowellCover depicts at least 3 people approved help thread msg 23
10.5 This Could Take A While
Your Inner Fish: A Journey into the 3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human Body by Neil Shubin
word is Billion
*Neil Shubin is a GR author, claiming ticket.
10.6 D-Day
Dune by Frank Herbert
**big book with 512 pages, claiming ticket
Dune is word starting with D
10.7 From the Source
Once Upon a Summer by Janette Oke
used audiobook so paperback is Once upon a Summer with 208 pages.
Janette Oke was born in Canada.
10.8 Question Everything
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
used audio book so mass market paperback is The Girl Who Played with Fire with 724 pages.
word is 'who'
**bigbook with 724 pages, claiming ticket.
10.9 Isthmus Test
by Virginia Woolfused audiobook so paperback is
with 209 pages.10.10 Required Summer Reading
A Room with a View by E.M. Forster
used audiobook so paperback is A Room with a View with 240 pgs
book has Literature as genre on main page
15.3. In honor of America's Independence
book fits both A & B
Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorensen
Virginia is state and this book is set in Pennsylvania
15.4. Double Trouble
Book meets both A & B criteria
The Honk and Holler Opening Soon by Billie Letts
2 vowels are oo in soon and 2 consonants are ll in holler.
Total points this post: 155
Total points to date: 155
GR authors this post: 3
GR authors to date: 3
Big Books this post: 500+(2) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Big Books to date: 500+(2) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
RANDY12S15.10 - Fun in the Sun.
For this I read Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Ascendancy by Eric Van Lustbader.
20.1 Most Improved Player - Hana C.'s Task: Operation!
I chose option 3 and read a book with "Humor" as a genre: Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich. Janet Evanovich is a GR Author.
20.3 - Best Review - Paul's task: General Turkey
For this I read the book How to Be Like Coach Wooden: Life Lessons from Basketball's Greatest Leader by Pat Williams. The word "Coach" can be found in HypnOtiC ClAmbake.
20.5 Bigger is Better Book Concierge’s Task: Celebrating My Parents
I chose OPTION A and read The Ninth Day by Jamie Freveletti, which was primarily set in Mexico. Jamie Freveletti is a GR Author.
20.7 Shorter is Sweeter - Jecca's Task: The Brady Bunch
1. 1969 – I read the book Act of War by Brad Thor. Accordng to Wickipedia, Brad Thor was born in 1969 in Chicago. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Thor
Brad Thor is GR Author
20.8 – It’s My Birthday! – Shelby’s Task: FUN or FANTASTIC it’s got to be one and preferable both!
1. ODD NUMBERS –I read Cinder and Ella by Melissa Lemon, which has 273 pages and complies with the requirements of the task. Melissa Lemon is a GR Author
30.3 – Delmy's Task: Send in the Clones!!
Book #1 option 2. Helena: I read Dracula by Bram Stoker, which is #6 on https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/6....
Book #2 option 6. Monitors:I had my SRC friend Stefu Smith (https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1... abook from my to-be-read shelf and he picked Doctor Sleep by Stephen King. Stephen King is a GR Author.
Points this post = 145
Total Points all posts = 200
GR Authors this post = 5
Captain America Girl15.5 - Where Was that Again?
I read Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne for this task. It is set in Colorado.
Emmy Laybourne is a GR author.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 670
Books read: 64
Tasks complete: 38
GR authors: 32
Big Books:
500+ 2
750+ 0
1000+ 0
30.1 - Ms. Anderson's Task: A Little Pick-Me-UpRolled "1" - Poetry genre
Ariel
Rolled "3" - Graphic novel
Rapunzel's Revenge
*** Shannon Hale is a Goodreads author
30.6 - Alison's Task: Summer Birthdays
Option 1 - Red Haired Girl
*** Rainbow Rowell is a Goodreads author
Option 2 - Day You Were Born
The Friday Night Knitting Club
Points this post: 60
Tasks completed this post: 2
GR authors this post: 2
Total points: 290
Total tasks completed: 16
Total number Big Books: 500(2) 750(1) 1000(0)
Total Goodreads authors: 6
That's it for me. THANK YOU, mods and task creators!
25.6 - Sandi's Task - I could use a little help here!Option 1: 50/50 -For this option, read a book in which the Author's first and last name initials are: AB, AC, AD, BA, BC, BD, CA, CB, CD, DA, DB, DC
In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks: . . . And Other Complaints from an Angry Middle-Aged White Guy by Adam Carolla
Adam Carolla
Option 3: Ask the Audience
Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami
#5 on August Most Popular list, found 8-29-14
Task total=25
Grand total=645
10.8 - Question Everythingbook with questioning word in title
The Man Who Knew Too Much by G.K. Chesterton - word is "who"
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 510/1180
Tasks Completed: 26
Books Read: 38
GoodReads Authors: 20
Big Books: 500+ (2), 750+ (2), 1000+ ()
That does it for me this round. Thanks to the mods and all the task creators.
25.8 - Angel **Book Junkie's** Task: 4th of July ChallengeOption 2: 56 signers
Code of Silence by Marliss Melton – 146 pages – per number 6 in page numbers
Marliss Melton is a Goodreads author.
Option 6: Independence day (any book)
Angel in Chains by Nellie C. Lind
Nellie C. Lind is a Goodreads author.
30.3 – Delmy's Task: Send in the Clones!!
Option 2. Helena:
Hannibal by Thomas Harris - #12 on the Rooting for the Bad Guy list – 486 pgs
Option 6. Monitors:
The Rake by Suzanne Enoch – recommended by bamaace83 from my TBR shelf – 375 pgs
30.8 - Sandy's Task: Concentration!
Common Word = Lady
Book 1:
How to Woo a Reluctant Lady by Sabrina Jeffries – 345 pgs
Sabrina Jeffries is a Goodreads author.
Book 2:
An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird – 336 pgs
Points This Post: 85
Points Total: 945
GR Authors: 28
Big Books: 1
5.8 VioletThe Wild Swans by Peg Kerr 400 pages
15.4 Double Trouble
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince big book at 652 pages by J.K. Rowling Double "tt" in Potter and double "oo" in Blood.
15.7 In a Gentle Way, You Can Shake the World
Heat and Dust by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala Set in India
15.10 Fun in the Sun
The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje
20.3 General Turkey
The Girls of Murder City: Fame, Lust, and the Beautiful Killers who Inspired Chicago by Douglas Perry goodreads' author "City" can be found in hYpnoTIC.
New points: 70
Total points: 210
That's it for me this time! Thanks to everyone for a great challenge!
15.4 Double Trouble1 book option -- I read Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford -- double ee in sweet, double tt in bitter
30.10 TP
I chose option 2 and read The Circle by Dave Eggers -- SRC member Jess rated it 2 stars
I also chose option 6 and read Ammonite by Nicola Griffith -- fantasy and science fiction both on main page.
Both books do NOT have romance on the main page and page number total is 922.
Jamie Ford and Nicola Griffith are both GR authors and I'm claiming tickets for them! I'm also claiming a Big Book Ticket for The Circle at 508 pages.
New Total: 345
babbling c10.5 This Could Take A While
Read a book with a number greater than or equal to 1,000 in the title or subtitle.
Veronica Mars: The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line-kindle - The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line- paperback 324 pgs by Rob Thomas
THIS POST
Points: 10
Completed Tasks: 1
Good Read Authors: 0
Big Books: 0
Total This Season
Points: 660
Completed Tasks: 35
Good Read Authors: 32
Big Books: 0
******
Pages read this season: 15,840
Books read this season: 48
BEKKA - 30.2 Dlmrose's Task: Dig in!1. For this task, I read “
” by Emmy Laybourne, since it is set in Colorado. 4. For this task, I read “
” by Samantha Shannon, since it has the word BONE in the title. Also, Emmy Laybourne and Samantha Shannon are both Goodreads Authors, so I’m claiming tickets for each of them.
Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 30
Total Points Earned to Date: 550
Pages Read this Challenge: 746
Total Pages Read to Date: 14107
Books Read this Challenge: 2
Total Books Read: 42
Goodreads Authors: 29
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
25.9 - Stacie MI’s Task: Springtime Five-Star FavoritesOption 2: Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum, #2) by Janet Evanovich
***Janet Evanovich is a GRA***
Option 5: The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls
______________________
Points this post: 25
Total points: 185
Big Books: 1 ticket
Total GR Authors: 4
Jessica PDX25.9 - Stacie MI's Task - Springtime Five-Star Favorites
Option 1 - Mystery is the second genre listed (45 users)
by Joël DickerOption 5 - Historical fiction is the first genre listed (267 users)
by Lauren WilligPoints This Post: 25
Total Points: 805
Amy FL20.1 Most Improved Player - Hana C.'s Task: Operation!
4.
(approved in task description)20.2 – Rookie at the Top – Pamela3265’s task: Exploring America's National Park System
Option 3: Black Horizon (Black - Black Canyon of the Gunnison)
20.3 - Best Review - Paul's task: General Turkey
The Archer's Tale (400 pages – contains TALE: hypnoTic cLAmbakE)
20.4 - Author! Author! - Valorie's Task: Word Trivia: Name That Word!
3. The Iron Duke (homonym: iron)
20.5 Bigger is Better Book Concierge’s Task: Celebrating My Parents
A. Memoirs of a Geisha (Japan)
20.6 Seasoned Reader - KSMary's Task: The Colors of Trivial Pursuit
Exact Revenge by Tim Green - Green (never read anything by this author before)
20.7 Shorter is Sweeter - Jecca's Task: The Brady Bunch
3. The Hiding Place (classics)
20.8 – It’s My Birthday! – Shelby’s Task: FUN or FANTASTIC it’s got to be one and preferable both!
3. The Farm (Sweden – I’d love to visit there; I'm in the US)
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Lene's Task: Tour De France
Option 4:
(approved in message 2)20.10 - Group Reads
Someday, Someday, Maybe (My comment appears in message 19)
Points This Post: 200
Total Points: 675
25.6 - Sandi's Task - I could use a little help here!1) 50/50
Read a book in which the Author's first and last name initials are: AB, AC, AD, BA, BC, BD, CA, CB, CD, DA, DB, DC
A Year on Ladybug Farm by Donna Ball *Goodreads Author*
2) Phone-A-Friend
Read a book with a telephone on the cover.
Phone Kitten by Marika Christian *Goodreads Author*
*Approved for length - Line #1189
Totals for Challenge
Points this task: 25
Total Points: 1065
Goodreads Authors: 49
Big Books - 500+: 4
Big Books - 750+: 2
Big Books - 1000+:
15.6- I'm Flying!The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin
used audiobook so paperback is The Aviator's Wife with 448 pages
*Melanie Benjamin is a GR author, claiming ticket
The book has a main character who is pilot- Charles Lindbergh
15.8 - It's All About the Facts!
This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life by David Foster Wallace
Non fiction with Literature genre on main page
15.9 - Decisions, Decisions...
I read Hiroshima by John Hersey
based on the recommended books for Night by Elie Wiesel which I had rated 5 stars.
I used audiobook so mass market paperback is Hiroshima with 116 pages
15.10 - Fun in the Sun.
Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen
I used audiobook so paperback is Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake with 224 pages.
20.1 Most Improved Player
Option 4
by Gabrielle Zevin*Gabrielle Zevin is a GR author, claiming ticket
20.3 - Best Review - Paul's
The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel
Used audiobook so mass market paperback is
with 512 pages. The word 'Clan' can be made from hypNotiC cLAmbake20.4 - Author! Author!
Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands by Chris Bohjalian
used audiobook so hardback is Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands with 288 pages
*Chris Bohjalian is a GR author, claiming ticket
'Close' is a true homonym on the list
20.6 Seasoned Reader -
The Innocence of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton
This book is new to me.
20.8 – It’s My Birthday!
Option 3. It's summer and the book takes place in Bora Bora and I would really like to go there.
The Bungalow by Sarah Jio
*Sarah Jio is a GR author, claiming ticket
25.1 Andy P's Task:
Book A-
by Evelyn McDaniel GibbBook B
Wilderness Tips by Margaret Atwood
*Margaret Atwood is GR author, claiming ticket
25.3 - mstan's Task
Option 3
Book 1. The Vision by Dean Koontz
was first published in 1977
used audiobook so paperback is The Vision
*Dean Koontz is a GR author, claiming ticket
Book 2. 77 Shadow Street by Dean Koontz
*Dean Koontz is GR author, claiming ticket
25.6 - Sandi's Task
Option 1
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
used audiobook so mass market paperback has A Clockwork Orange with 149 pages
Option 3
The Bees: A Novel by Laline Paull
used ebook so paperback is The Bees with 352 pages
*Laline Paull is a GR author, claiming ticket
used month May, the Bees was position #43, date I found book was June 10 2014
Total points this post: 235
Total points to date: 390
GR authors this post: 8
GR authors to date: 11
Big Books this post: 500+(0) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Big Books to date: 500+(2) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Lindsey IL5.7 - Brown: Chocolates and Coffee on the Beach
Cats are Weird and More Observations by Jeffrey Brown
"brown" in author's name
***Jeffrey Brown is a GoodReads Author***
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 1135
GoodReads Authors: 45
Big Books: 500+(3), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 61
Books Read: 87
Reader name: Marie-AnneTask 10.2: Something Strange in the Neighborhood: Aunt Dimity and the Duke by Nancy Atherton has the genre paranormal listed on its main page.
Task 20.3: General Turkey: Bright Hair About the Bone by Barbara Cleverly. The highlighted letters from HYPNOTIC CLAMBAKE appear in the title word bone in the title. The book has 401 pages.
Totals this posting:
Total Points: 30
Books Read: 2
Tasks Completed: 2
GoodReads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 0; 750+: 0;
Summary Totals:
Total Points: 445
Books Read: 28
Tasks Completed: 21
GoodReads Authors: 14
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 4 ; 750+: 0;
Alexis15.8 - It's All About the Facts!
Open Water Diver Manual by Drew Richardson
25.9 - Stacie MI’s Task: Springtime Five-Star Favorites
Option 1. Chew, Vol. 5: Major League by John Layman
Option 4. A Voice in the Dark, Volume 1 by Larime Taylor
***Larime Taylor is a Goodreads author***
This post: 40 points
Total to Date = 295 points
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 100+(0)
Tasks completed: 14
10.5 This Could Take A WhileHow I Braved Anu Aunty & Co-Founded A Million Dollar Company by Varun Agarwal
Varun Agarwal is a goodreads author
50.1 Peebee’s Task: Summer of 1984
I have selected Options 2 (both A and B) and Option 3
Option 2
A. Bird on cover
Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David SedarisB. Purple and Black by K.J. Parker
Option 3
A.
Always the Baker, Never the Bride by Sandra D. BrickerPoints this post:60
Total points: 265
Tasks this post:2
Total tasks: 12
Goodreads authors this post: 1
Total Goodreads authors: 4
Big Books this post: 0
Total Big Books: 500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)
15.2 - If They Like It, Maybe I WillI chose Jacqueline Woodson, and read After Tupac and D Foster for Book A and The Other Side of Paradise for Book B. Jacqueline Woodson is a GR author.
15.6 - I'm Flying!
Code Name Verity - approved in task help thread; one of the main characters is an aviator. Elizabeth Wein is a GR author.
30.3 - Delmy's Task: Send in the Clones!!
Option 1 - The Talented Mr. Ripley (290 pages)
Option 3 - Landline (320 pages in the paperback version) - Georgie, the main character, is a mother of two girls. Rainbow Rowell is a GR author.
Points claimed in this post: 60
Total points: 1,095
GR authors: 25 (3 in this post)
Big books: 3
15.10 - Fun in the Sun.At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost
*** Jeaniene Frost is a Goodreads Author ***
25.2 - Elizabeth B's Task: What If?
Option D dystopia: The Elite by Kiera Cass
*** Kiera Cass is a Goodreads Author ***
Option E steampunk: Curtsies & Conspiracies by Gail Carriger
*** Gail Carriger is a Goodreads Author ***
Total points this post: 40
Total GRA this post: 3
Total points: 260
Total GRA: 17
Total big book tickets: 1
Coralie15.3 In Honor of America's Independence Day (July 4th)
A Stars – book with the name of a US state in the title - Alaska
Alaska
B. Stripes – book set in one of the original 13 colonies – New York
The Pigman
15.10 Fun in the Sun
Wizard's First Rule
20.7 The Brady Bunch
Option 3 1973 – book with genre – 'classic'
Beloved
This post 50 points
Total to date 915 points
That's all for me for this challenge. Congratulations to those who achieved their targets. Thank you to the moderators for all their hard work.
15.6 I'm FlyingThe Aviator's Wife
Melanie Benjamin
GOODREADS AUTHOR
25.8 4th of July Challenge
Option 2 The Witness Wore Red: The 19th Wife Who Brought Polygamous Cult Leaders to Justice
352 pages
Rebecca Musser
GOODREADS AUTHOR
option 6
Bishop Street
Rene D. Schultz
GOODREADS AUTHOR
25.9 Springtime five star favorites
Option 1 Defending Jacob
William Landay
GOODREADS AUTHOR
Option 3
The Silkworm
this post 65 points
total points 345
25.10 - Laurie ME's Task: Baseball All StarsOption 3, with 10,242 ratings, average 4.15: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Option 5, book of choice: Save the Date by Mary Kay Andrews
Points this post: 25
Total points: 820
I just wanted to say thank you for another great challenge. Mods your efforts are greatly appreciated.
DEANA20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Lene's Task: Tour De France
Option 4: Bike on cover
The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates30.11 Helen's Task: Honor's Awards
Book 1: Goodreads Choice Winner (Best Fantasy, 2011)
A Dance with Dragons **1112 pages = 3 BIG BOOK tickets**
Book 2: Goodreads Choice Nominee (Best Fiction, 2009)
This is Where I Leave You
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This Post:
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 3
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 3
Points: 50
Totals:
Tasks Completed: 11
Books Read: 14
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Book Tickets: 4
Total Points: 235
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About to board an 8 hour flight (lots of reading time), so hopefully one more post from me tonight :D
Rudy5.8 Violet:Barely Visible
Reconstructing Ameliaby Kimberly McCreightThere are 400 pages
10.6 D-Day
Deadlineby Sandra Brown
25.7 Bluemoon's Task: Virtual Vacation
Option A:
The Vacationersby Emma StraubThe book is set in Spain (I have always wanted to go there and have never been)published in 2014 and set in present day
Option D:
by Ruth Reichl30.4 Susan A.'s Task: Percy Jackson Lovers Unite
Option 3- One Plus Oneby Jojo MoyesRomance
Option5- The Collectorby Nora Roberts GR description mentions priceless antiques stolen
Points this post:70
Total points:480
Tasks:24
Books Read- 35
15.3 - In honor of America's Independence Day (July 4th)...A - Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorensen
B - Brooklyn, Burning - set in New York City, NY
50.1 - Peebee’s Task: Summer of 1984
All books approved in task help thread
1B - So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
2A -
- Julian Barnes is a GR author.2B - The Time Machine - TIME
Points claimed in this post: 65
Total points: 1,060
GR authors: 26 (1 in this post)
Big books: 3
READERBOARD NAME: Lisa MD25.5 - Pat's Task: Long Story Short
Book 1 - Read a book of collected works with at least 4 separate pieces, either all by the same author or by multiple authors.
FaceOff by David Baldacci
GOODREADS AUTHOR
(384pp) READ 8/26/14
Book 2 - Read a book of long-form fiction or nonfiction by the same author as ONE of the contributed works from Book 1.
Bad Luck and Trouble | Lee Child
GOODREADS AUTHOR
BIG BOOK TICKET
(512pp) READ 8/31/14
Points this Post: 25
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Total Points: 705/1180
Total Tasks Completed 31/64
GOODREAD AUTHORS: 28
BIG BOOK TICKETS: 500+[ 4 ] 750+[ ]
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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The City by Dean Koontz*GRA
30.1 Ms Anderson's Task: A Little Pick-Me-Up
I rolled a 2 and a 6.
#2 Sky on Fire by Emmy Laybourne*GRA
(Sci-fi)
#6 Yellowcake by Margo Lanagan*GRA
(Fantasy)
Points this post: 45
Total points: 490
Tasks completed: 24
Books read: 31
Goodreads Authors: 19