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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2014
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15.4 Double Trouble - double double oo's and double ll's in titleThe Cookbook Collector by Allegra Goodman
15.7 Shake the World - set in India or Indian author
The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai - Indian author
20.3 General Turkey - OLYMPIAN found in hYMPNOtIc cLAmbake
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan (GR Author) - 368 pgs
20.6 Colors of Trivial Pursuit - green in title or author's name
Paper Towns by John Green (GR Author)
This book was a new book to me - not a reread.
20.8 Fun or Fantastic - Odd #1,2.3,7.8.9 in book pgs and ends in odd number, 369 pages
Don't Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout (GR author) - 369 pages
20.9 Tour de France - book set in France
Somewhere in France by Jennifer Robson (GR author)
20.10 Group Read
These Is My Words by Nancy E. Turner
Post #28 in thread
25.4 World Cup Past/Present
Opt 2 World Cup Present - Group G US/Portugal
Book 1: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan (GR author) set in US
Book 2: Codex 632 by José Rodrigues dos Santos - author BORN in Portugal
25.5 Long Story/Short
Book 1 - Anthology of > 3 works
Breakfast at Tiffany's: And Three Stories by Truman Capote
Book 2 - single work by author of Book 1 >250 pgs
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote 343 pages
25.7 Virtual Vacation
Book A - I Have Always Wanted to go There - set in place that I have never been
Shadow Spell by Nora Roberts
Book set in Ireland - I have never been to Ireland and it is set in my lifetime
Book C - Ultimate Vacation- book set in past
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker (GR author)
Book set in 1869 New York - outside of my lifetime
50.1 Summer of 1984
Opt 2B - Prince in title
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (GR author)
Opt 3A - slice of cake on cover approved post 65
by Joanne Fluke (GR author)Opt 3B - Brat pack author on approved list
The Time of My Life by Patrick Swayze
Total pts/post: 255
Total pts/challenge: 525
GR authors claimed: 8 (Rick Riordan x 2, John Green, Jennifer Armentrout, Jennifer Robson, Helene Wecker, Elizabeth Hoyt, Joanna Fluke)
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ25.2 - What If?
Book 1 - The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Option D - This book has the genre Science Fiction > Dystopia (shelved by 3,312 users) on its main page.
Book 2 - The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
Option E - This book has the genre Science Fiction > Alternate History (shelved by 171 users) on its main page.
This post: 25 points
Total points to date: 840 points
Tasks completed: 42
** Electing to not track GR authors and Big Books this season **
25.12 - Janet F's Task: A Trivial ChallengeI rolled a 4.
2. ENTERTAINMENT – book by Agatha Christie
The Listerdale Mystery And Eleven Other Stories by Agatha Christie
4. ARTS & LITERATURE - adjective that can describe size
The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party by Alexander McCall Smith – per word “Big”
Alexander McCall Smith is a Goodreads author.
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 970
GR Authors: 29
Big Books: 1
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ5.6 - Blue: Most Popular
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
This book can be found on page 2 of the Popular Favorite Books
This post: 5 points
Total points to date: 845 points
Tasks completed: 43
** Electing to not track GR authors and Big Books this season **
15.1 - Moms and DadsMy parents were born in 1923 & 1925 and I was born in 1953:
Book A, by a female author, must be written during your mother's lifetime, but not your own:
Published in 1950:
Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith
Book B, a book written by a male author, during your father's lifetime, but not your own.
Published in 1938:
The Street of Crocodiles by Bruno Schulz
+15 Points
50.1 Peebee’s Task: Summer of 1984
Option 1: 1984
Of Love and Shadows by Isabel Allende
Option 2: When Doves Cry:
Bird(s) on Cover (approved in help thread: lower right corner):
How to Read the Air by Dinaw MengestuOption 2: When Doves Cry:
"Time" in the title:
Tea Time for the Traditionally Built by Alexander McCall Smith
+50 Points
Points this Post: 65
Grand Total: 900
I'm working on one more 10 point book and I've left a few stranded on 25 & 30 pointers, but even though I won't finish, this has been a really fun challenge for me. Thanks for all of the great tasks and all of your work!
MARWA 30.4 Susan A's Task: Percy Jackson Lovers Unite!
Option 3: Aphrodite
Read a book with the genre romance listed on the main book page.
I read Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning.
*** Karen Marie Moning is a GRA ***
Option 4: Poseidon
Read a book with a word for a body of water in the title or subtitle.
I read The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan.
*** Rick Riordan is a GRA ***
30.9 Ty's Task: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Book A: Read a book where all the letters in one word from the title can be found in SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS.
I read Cress by Marissa Meyer. (550 pages)
*** Marissa Meyer is a GRA ***
*** +500 BB Ticket ***
Book B: Read a book where all the letters in the author's first or last name can be found in SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS.
I read Ptolemy's Gate 3 by Jonathan Stroud.
*** Jonathan Stroud is a GRA ***
*** +500 BB Ticket ***
Points claimed for this post: 60
Total Points: 340
Tasks Completed so far: 14
Books Read for this challenge so far: 21
GR Authors: 15
Big Book Tickets: +500(5), +750(0), +1000(0)
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ10.1 - I Scream, You Scream
You Can't Stop Me by Max Allan Collins
The author's first and last initials (MC) are found in ICE CREAM
This post: 10 points
Total points to date: 855 points
Tasks completed: 44
** Electing to not track GR authors and Big Books this season **
This is my last post for the season - thanks to the mods and task creators for another fun 3 months. I'm looking forward to the fall!
This summer really got away from me - my last post was 363 :-(
10.6 D-Day
Read a book with a title that begins with a word that starts with the letter D.
Deep South by Nevada Barr
20.1 Most Improved Player - Hana C.'s Task: Operation!
Option 1: read a book with the genre "Romance*" on the main book page
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
20.3 - Best Review - Paul's task: General Turkey
Red Planet Blues by Robert J. Sawyer
“Planet”
hyPNoTic cLAmbakE
352 pages
20.4 - Author! Author! - Valorie's Task: Word Trivia: Name That Word!
Option 1: The word “cuckoo” appears on the list of onomatopoeias
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith
20.8 – It’s My Birthday! – Shelby’s Task: FUN or FANTASTIC it’s got to be one and preferable both!
Option 1: Page count is 381- this is an odd number, with the 3 and the 1 being from Shelby’s age/birthday.
The Complaints by Ian Rankin
25.8 - Angel **Book Junkie's** Task: 4th of July Challenge
Option 2: 5 in the number of pages.
455 pages
The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith
Option 6- Any book meeting SRC requirements
Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie
points this post: 115
Total Points: 195
10.6 D-Day
Read a book with a title that begins with a word that starts with the letter D.
Deep South by Nevada Barr
20.1 Most Improved Player - Hana C.'s Task: Operation!
Option 1: read a book with the genre "Romance*" on the main book page
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
20.3 - Best Review - Paul's task: General Turkey
Red Planet Blues by Robert J. Sawyer
“Planet”
hyPNoTic cLAmbakE
352 pages
20.4 - Author! Author! - Valorie's Task: Word Trivia: Name That Word!
Option 1: The word “cuckoo” appears on the list of onomatopoeias
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith
20.8 – It’s My Birthday! – Shelby’s Task: FUN or FANTASTIC it’s got to be one and preferable both!
Option 1: Page count is 381- this is an odd number, with the 3 and the 1 being from Shelby’s age/birthday.
The Complaints by Ian Rankin
25.8 - Angel **Book Junkie's** Task: 4th of July Challenge
Option 2: 5 in the number of pages.
455 pages
The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith
Option 6- Any book meeting SRC requirements
Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie
points this post: 115
Total Points: 195
Chris MD30.5 In Pursuit of a Good Book
Option 2: Geography - Takes place somewhere with a G
Among the Mad by Jacqueline Winspear, who is a GoodReads author
This book takes place in England, United Kingdom, Great Britain - They all work! The GR description mentions London.
I listened to the audio version of this book. The paperback has 336 pages.
Option 4: Arts and Leisure - A nonfiction book about someone in the entertainment industry
December 8, 1980: The Day John Lennon Died by Keith Elliot Greenberg
30.11 Honors Award
Option 1. Winner of a GoodReads Choice Award
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman, who is a GoodReads author
This book won the 2013 award for Fantasy.
Option 2: Nominee for a GoodReads Choice Award
Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool
This book was a nominee in the 2013 Middle Grades and Children's category.
I listened to the audio version of this book. This has only been printed in hardback, which has 306 pages, so it meets the 300 page threshhold for children's books in this challenge. (The paperback comes out this December.)
Points for this post: 30 + 30 = 60
Total points: 60 + 265 = 325
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 19
Goodreads authors: 2 + 9 = 11
Big books: 500=2, 750=0, 1,000=0
That's it for me, folks. Thank you for all you do, moderators!
Gea30.11 Helen's Task: Honor's Awards
Read two books from the Goodreads Choice Award lists .
Book 1: Summa Cum Laude (Best Mystery & Thriller 2012) - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (Goodreads Author)
Book 2: Magna Cum Laude (Best Historical Fiction 2013) - The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert (Goodreads Author)
POINTS
Points This Post: 30
Points Total: 710
GR Author: 41
Big Books: 500(3) 750() 1000()
25.8 - Angel **Book Junkie'sOption 2 - Book with 5 or 6 in pg #
The Finisher by David Baldacci
used audiobook so paperback is The Finisher with 506 pages.
*David Baldacci is a GR author, claiming ticket
**Big book with 506 pages, claiming ticket
Option 6 - ANY book
The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen
**Bigbook with 568 pages, claiming ticket
25.10 - Laurie ME's Task
Option 3. rated >4 on GR
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
This book is rated 4.03
Option 6. ANY
The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver
**Big book with 508 pages, claiming ticket.
25.11 - Elizabeth P's Task
Option 1. The Hidden Child by Camilla Läckberg
used audiobook so paperback is The Hidden Child
with 506 pages.
**Bigbook with 506 pages, claiming ticket
I previously read The Ice Princess and rated it a 4.
Option 2. horror appears as genre on main page
Grasshopper Jungle by Andrew Smith
25.12 - Janet F's Task:
Option 1 word Avenue starts but does not end with A
Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman by Sam Wasson
used audiobook so paperback is Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman with 288 pages
*Sam Wasson is a GR author, claiming ticket
Option 5 authors initials in PORTUGUESE
Tenth of December by George Saunders
30.5 Sheila/Kathy G's Task
Option 2
Book takes place in Georgia which has a G in it
Endangered Species by Nevada Barr
Option 6 good summer read
I Heard the Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven
This book would be a good summer read if you have the slim paperback version. It is a great book to take on backpacking treks and can be reread for new thought provoking ideas each time.
Total points this post: 130
Total points to date: 520
GR authors this post: 2
GR authors to date: 13
Big Books this post: 500+(4) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Big Books to date: 500+(6) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Kristi CO30.4 Susan A's Task: Percy Jackson Lovers Unite!
Option 3: Aphrodite (romance)
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë
Option 6: Artemis (animal on cover)
by Ben H. Winters (dog)Ben H. Winters is a goodreads author
Points this post: 30
Total points: 355
Tasks completed: 16
Books read: 24
Goodreads Authors: 13
Big Books: 500=2, 750=0, 1000=0
Lindsey IL5.6 - Blue: Most Popular
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
on page 2 https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
***500+ page big book (644 pages)***
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 1140
GoodReads Authors: 45
Big Books: 500+(4), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 62
Books Read: 88
FANDURY15.10 - Fun in the Sun.
Dark Harvest by Norman Partridge
25.8 - Angel **Book Junkie's** Task: 4th of July Challenge
Option 3: Read a book where at least 50% of the book takes place in Rhode Island.
Murder at the Breakers by Alyssa Maxwell
This book is set completely in Newport, Rhode Island.
Alyssa Maxwell is a Goodreads Author!
Option 6: You can independently choose any book as long as it meets SRC Requirements.
We Are All Completely Fine by Daryl Gregory
Daryl Gregory is a Goodreads Author!
Points this post: 40
Total Points: 720
Books Read: 47
Goodreads Authors: 28
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(0)
An that is it for me this Challenge. As always a big "Thank You" for our moderators for all the work they put into this to make this challenge such fun. And congratulations to all who managed to finish!
Thanks, mods and task creators, for another great season!
Even though I did not finish, I had a great time and read some really wonderful books.
I'm over and out for Summer 2014!
READERBOARD NAME: Lisa Md*Repost of Message 2622*
READERBOARD NAME: Lisa MD
25.5 - 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
Author Lee Child contributed short story, titled "Good and Valuable Consideration" to this collection.
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+[ ]
Previous Posts: #1222, 1300, 1336, 1434, 1489, 1547, 1574, 1619, 1654, 1680, 1804, 1884, 1910, 1946, 1970, 2005, 2045, 2150, 2264, 2370
***Thanks to the moderators for all their time and effort to make this challenge so much fun! And congrats to all those who finished the challenge and those who reached their personal goals***
20.7 The Brady BunchOption 3. Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Points this post: 20
Total points: 160
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 10
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: (1) - (2) - (3) -
Captain America GirlOne last push to the finish!
25.1 Andy P's Task: Directionally Challenged
Book A: I read North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. (Too bad I don't get double points for two directional words!)
Book B: I read a publisher's advance copy of The Duke in My Bed by Amelia Grey. A and G appear in COMPASS and GPS.
30.1 Ms Anderson's Task: A Little Pick-Me-Up
I rolled a 2 and a 4.
For 2, I read The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau. Science Fiction appears on the book's main page.
For 4, I read Winger by Andrew Smith. Humor appears on the book's main page.
50.1 Peebee’s Task: Summer of 1984
Option 1A: I reread 1984 by George Orwell.
Option 2A: I read a publisher's advance copy of
by Sugar Jamison. There are 5 pigeons on the cover.Option 2B: I read My Ruthless Prince by Gaelen Foley. The word 'Prince' is a requirement for this task.
Sugar Jamison is a GR Author.
Points this post: 105
Total points: 775
Books read: 61
Tasks complete: 41
GR authors: 33
Big Books:
500+ 2
750+ 0
1000+ 0
That's it for me!
Lindsey IL15.10 - Fun in the Sun.
Cat Vs Human by Yasmine Surovec
***Yasmine Surovec is a GoodReads Author***
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 1155
GoodReads Authors: 46
Big Books: 500+(4), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 63
Books Read: 89
Repost25.12 - Janet F's Task: A Trivial Challenge
Rolled 3, picked 2
Option 3:
The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn June 24AND
Option 2: The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie August 17
Julia Quinn is a Goodreads Author
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 315
Total Tasks Completed: 15
Total Books Read: 21
Total Goodreads Authors: 14
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
KAREN F20.6 The Colors of Trivial Pursuit
Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts
This book is new to me. I have not read it before.
25.2 What If?
Option A: Alien in the Family by Gini Koch
Science Fiction > Aliens on main book page
**Gini Koch is a Goodreads Author**
Option B: Abaddon's Gate by James S.A. Corey
Science Fiction > Space Opera on main book page.
**James S.A. Corey is a Goodreads Author**
25.8 4th of July Challenge
Option 2: Shattered by Kevin Hearne
352 Pages
**Kevin Hearne is a Goodreads Author**
Option 6: Shattered Pillars by Elizabeth Bear
**Elizabeth Bear is a Goodreads Author**
Points this Post: 70
Total Challenge Points: 570
Goodreads Authors: 36
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)
That's it for me. Big thanks to mods & task creators for another fun challenge.
Elizabeth PTask 25.1 - Directionally Challenged
Book A: Word north, south, east, west, northwest, northeast, southwest, southeast, right, or left in title
Getting Over Mr. Right by Chrissie Manby
Chrissie Manby is a *Goodreads Author*
Book B: Author's initials in COMPASS or GPS
One Hundred Names: A Novel by Cecelia Ahern
CompAss
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 675
Total Tasks: 35
Goodreads Authors: 36
Big Books: 6
Total Books: 50
Laurie ME5.1 When I am Old Woman ... published 1998:
The Reef by Nora Roberts
Points this Post: 5.
Total Points: 825.
25.8 - 4th of July ChallengeOption 2: 259 pages
Minding by Chris Paling
Option 6:
Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt
Goodreads author: Carol Rifka Brunt
25.11 - Summer Camp for All Ages
Option 1: I previously read The Catcher in the Rye and rated it 5 stars.
I'm claiming Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger
Option 3: initials CT in CAPTURE
Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín
25.12 - A Trivial Challenge
I rolled a 5 and chose option 6
Option 5: initials PG in PORTUGUESE
Friendly Fire by Patrick Gale
Option 6: Booker Prize 2004
The Line of Beauty by Alan Hollinghurst
Points this post = 75
Total points = 620
Big Book tickets = 3
Goodreads Authors = 10
Thanks for a great challenge!
Repost with correction from msg 263525.12 - Janet F's Task:
I rolled a 5 and chose 1 as my other option.
Option 1 -word Avenue starts but does not end with A
Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman by Sam Wasson
used audiobook so paperback is Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman with 288 pages
*Sam Wasson is a GR author, claiming ticket
Option 5 -authors initials in PORTUGUESE
Tenth of December by George Saunders
Total points this post: 25
Total points to date: 520
GR authors this post: 1
GR authors to date: 13
Big Books this post: 500+(0) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Big Books to date: 500+(6) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
20.3 Hypnotic ClambakeI read China Dolls by Lisa See -- CHINA can be spelled with letters in "HypNotIC clAmbake"
Lisa See is a Goodreads author, claiming ticket**
New Total: 365
20.8 Fun or Fantastic- Opt 1 Odd numbers (1,2,3,7,8,9) in title and ends in odd numberDon't Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout (GR author) - 369 pgs
This link should be for the Hardcover edition not an ebook
25.4 - Coralie's Task: World Cup Past and PresentI’m going with Option 1 –Germany 2006 -- Winners: Italy
Book A:
Warsworn by Elizabeth Vaughan – published 2006
Book B:
Vroom with a View: In Search of Italy's Dolce Vita on a '61 Vespa by Peter Moore – set in Italy
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 995
GR Authors: 29
Big Books: 1
25.2 - Elizabeth B's TaskOption D
Dystopia is genre on main page and the genre Science fiction is there too.
On Such a Full Sea: A Novel by Chang-rae Lee
used ebook so paperback is On Such a Full Sea with 352 pages.
Option E.
Steampunk is genre on main page; also noted on genre help thread #264. the genre Science Fiction appears as well.
Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin
used audiobook so mass market paperback is Winter's Tale with 685 pages.
**big book with 685 pages, claiming ticket.
25.9 - Stacie MI’s Task
Option 1- mystery genre on main page
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
*Liane Moriarty is a GR author, claiming ticket
Option 5-
historical fiction on main page. Moscow 1945 is setting. Russian history in the time of Stalin intrigues me because it is just before my lifetime and our world could have been very different if several men in power had achieved their goals.
One Night in Winter by Simon Sebag Montefiore
used ebook so paperback is One Night in Winter with 454 pages
*Simon Sebag Montefiore is GR author, claiming ticket
30.11 Helen's Task
Book 1- 2012 winner for Mystery/thriller
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
*Gillian Flynn is GR author, claiming ticket
Book 2: 2013 Fiction-nominee
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
*Christina Baker Kline is GR author, claiming ticket
Total points this post: 80
Total points to date: 575
GR authors this post: 4
GR authors to date: 16
Big Books this post: 500+(1) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Big Books to date: 500+(7) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Repost with corrections of original message 263525.12 - Janet F's Task:
I rolled a 5 and chose 1 as my other option.
Option 1 word Avenue starts but does not end with A
Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman by Sam Wasson
used audiobook so paperback is Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman with 288 pages
*Sam Wasson is a GR author, claiming ticket
Option 5 authors initials in PORTUGUESE
Tenth of December by George Saunders
Total points this post: 25
Total points to date: 600
GR authors this post: 1
GR authors to date: 17
Big Books this post: 500+(0) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Big Books to date: 500+(7) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
15.9 - Decisions, Decisions...I started with Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich
Undead and Unreturnable, MaryJanice Davidson
25.3 - mstan's Task: Different Selves, Different Tales
op 3
A Theatre of Love, Barbara Cartland 2000
Love Under Fire, Barbara Cartland, 1970
25.10 - Laurie ME's Task: Baseball All Stars
2. It's Not Shakespeare, Amy Lane set in San Francisco
SRC ebook verification line 814
5. just because Footloose, Leanne Banks
30.9 Ty's Task: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Book A Paper Towns, John Green Paper pages 305
book B Speak, Laurie Halse Anderson, Laurie pages 208
Points This Post: 95
Total points: 520
Tasks completed: 32
30.2 Dig InOpt 1 Set in CO
The Magic of Ordinary Days by Ann Howard Creel
Opt 4 bone in title
Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor (GR author)
Total pt/post: 30
Total pts/challenge: 555
GR authors claimed: 1 (Laini Taylor)
Amy FL25.2 - Elizabeth B's Task: What If?
B: The Human Division - Science Fiction > Space Opera
D: Wool Omnibus - Science Fiction > Dystopia
25.3 - mstan's Task: Different Selves, Different Tales
Option 2: The Book of Lost Things (Young Adult)
Option 2: The Killing Kind (not Young Adult)
Both books are by John Connolly
25.4 - Coralie's Task: World Cup Past and Present
Option 1, Book A: The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes (first published in 2006)
Option 1, Book B: A Trace of Smoke (Set in host country, Germany)
25.5 - Pat's Task: Long Story Short
Option 2:
Book 1: FaceOff - Short Story: Red Eye by Michael Connelly
Book 2: Echo Park by Michael Connelly
25.6 - Sandi's Task - I could use a little help here!
1) I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter (initials: AC)
3) The Girl with All the Gifts (June 2014, #3, found August 27)
25.7 - Bluemoon's Task: Virtual Vacation
A. The Likeness – set in Ireland (never been there); book takes place in the early 2000s (I was born in 1960)
C. Prized - Set in the future (post-apocalyptic)
25.8 - Angel **Book Junkie's** Task: 4th of July Challenge
Option 2: Corrupt Practices: A Parker Stern Novel (356 pages)
Option 6: The Namesake (read any book)
25.9 - Stacie MI’s Task: Springtime Five-Star Favorites
1. The Pact (mystery)
2. A Dirty Job (humor)
25.10 - Laurie ME's Task: Baseball All Stars
Option 1: Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (sports)
Option 2: Monkeewrench Minneapolis, MN (approved in msg 2)
25.11 - Elizabeth P's Task: Summer Camp for All Ages
Option 2: Invisible (Thriller)
Option 3: Missing You by Harlan Coben (initials in "C"apture t"H"e flag)
Points This Post: 250
Total Points: 925
Amy FLSubstitution of a book in task 30.8 already posted
Original post:
30.8 - Sandy's Task: Concentration!
The Dog Who Danced (Dog - 320 pages)
One Dog Night (Dog - 387 pages)
Please substitute as follows:
30.8 - Sandy's Task: Concentration!
The Dog Who Danced (Dog - 320 pages)
One Good Dog (Dog – 310 pages)
Thanks!
I will be using One Dog Night elsewhere. Another post coming shortly.
MELANIE CTASK NAME: Bluemoon's Task: Virtual Vacation
Option: Staycation: For this option read a book that has food or drink on the cover.
Book 1: Sweet Revenge by Andrea Penrose
Qualifier: food and drink on the cover
Option: C. THE ULTIMATE DREAM VACATION
Book 2: The Vanishing Thief by Kate Parker
Qualifier: Victorian London : set in a time period before I was born! :-)
Claiming GRA for Kate Parker
Points this task: 25
Points Total: 640
Tasks Completed: 33
GR Author: 26
Big Books: 0
15.6- I'm Flying!Read a book with a plane on the cover.
Crackdown by Bernard Cornwell
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 855
Total Tasks: 45
GR Author: 22
Big Book - 500: 6
Big Book - 750: 2
Big Book - 1000: 0
And that's it for me this round. Thanks for the awesome challenge.
25.6 Sandi's Task - I could use a little help here!#2 Phone-A-Friend
by Rainbow Rowell*GRATelephone on cover
#4 (B) Switch the Question
Gracefully Grayson by Ami Polonsky*GRA
(Transgender)
Points this post: 25
Total points: 515
Tasks completed: 25
Books read: 33
Goodreads Authors: 21
APOORVSummer 2014 Challenge : Tasks Completed
(as 8/31/2014 - completed tasks only)
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20.5 - Bigger is Better Book Concierge’s Task: Celebrating My Parents
✔ Option 1 - Read a book set primarily in Mexico, Japan, Australia, New Guinea or the Philippines.
Book Read : The Rosie Project | Graeme Simsion | 8/31/2014
Requirement : Set in Australia (Pages : 295)
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25.7 - Bluemoon's Task: Virtual Vacation
✔ Option A - I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO GO THERE : Read a book with a setting of someplace that you have always wanted to visit.
Book Read : Sprout | Dale Peck | 7/7/2014
Requirement : Set in Kansas (Published : 2009 - DOB : 17Mar2014)
(I have a few friends who have just moved in there and keep badgering me to come over and see the places around, so for now this is exactly the place I would wanna visit as I have never been there before.)
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✔ Option D - THE STAYCATION : Read a book that has food or drink on the cover.
Book Read : Full House | Janet Evanovich (GRA) | 8/30/2014
Requirement : Bread Toast on the cover.
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Summary
Points (THIS post) : 45
Total Points Earned : 515
Total Books Read : 36
Total Tasks Completed : 21
GoodReads Authors : 16
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Another stellar challenge. I am getting used and definitely addicted to the flow of things here and loving how these 3 months bring in a rigmarole of amazing book-reading. Thank you admins for setting this up and conducting this with such outstanding finesse. Kudos ! :D
HINA15.2. If They Like It, Maybe I Will - A. Read a book by one of the authors providing recommendations in this feature, AND B. Read one of the books recommended by the author of Book A. If the author recommends a series, you may read any book in that series.
Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter.
Gena Showalter from Good Minds Suggest
Lord of Rage by Jill Monroe.
Book recommended by Gena Showalter.
**Gena Showalter is a goodreads Author.**
Current post:
Points: 15
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 1080
Total Goodreads Authors: 57
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
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STACIE MITask 15.3 - In Honor of America's Independence Day...
I read a book that is set in Pennsylvania and written an author whose first name is Virginia:
Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorensen
Points this task: 15
Total points: 700
Tasks completed: 45
Books read: 60
Pages read: 13952
Goodreads authors: 23
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
STACIE MITask 15.4 - Double Trouble
For Book A, I read a book with a double E:
Amulet, Vol. 1: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi
**Kazu Kibuishi is a Goodreads author!!**
For Book B, I read a book with a double B:
Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson
Points this task: 15
Total points: 715
Tasks completed: 46
Books read: 62
Pages read: 14272
Goodreads authors: 24
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
STACIE MITask 15.10 - Fun in the Sun!
I read: Hawkeye, Vol. 1: My Life as a Weapon by Matt Fraction
I read this book in my favorite reading spot: my couch with a cool fan blowing on me!
Points this task: 15
Total points: 730
Tasks completed: 47
Books read: 63
Pages read: 14408
Goodreads authors: 24
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
HINA30.11 Helen's Task: Honor's Awards -
Book 1: Summa Cum Laude - winners of Goodreads Choice Awards
Bossypants by Tina Fey.
Winner: 2013 Best Humor.
Book 2: Magna Cum Laude - nominees for Goodreads Choice Awards
Maybe This Time by Jennifer Cruise.
Nominee: 2010 Romance
**Jennifer Cruise is a goodreads Author.**
Current post:
Points: 30
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 1110
Total Goodreads Authors: 58
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
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correction/addition to post 2608I missed a 'Big book' request.
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 cLAmbake**Big book with 512 pages, claiming ticket please
Total points this post: 0
Total points to date: 600
GR authors this post: 0
GR authors to date: 17
Big Books this post: 500+(1) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Big Books to date: 500+(8) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Thank you mods and task creators for another great challenge! Looking forward to starting the Fall challenge! This is my final post.15.10 - Fun in the Sun.
Forbidden Territory by Paula Graves (**Goodreads author**)
20.6 Seasoned Reader - KSMary's Task: The Colors of Trivial Pursuit
Good to the Last Bite by Crystal Green (**Goodreads author**)
Author's last name is "Green" and this is a new book to me.
20.7 Shorter is Sweeter - Jecca's Task: The Brady Bunch
Option 2: Changing the Game by Jaci Burton (**Goodreads author**)
On Best Book Boyfriend List #405, on page 5
Total Points This Post: 55
Total Tasks This Post: 3
Goodreads Authors This Post: 3
Grand Total Points: 650/1180
Total Books Read: 41
Tasks Completed: 26/64
Total Goodreads Authors: 30
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 3
JaymeVA10.10 Required Summer Reading
The Good Lord Bird by James McBride, goodreads author, is shelved by 26 people as literary fiction.
25.2 - Elizabeth B's Task: What If?
Option A: Cress by Marissa Meyer, goodreads author and Big Book 550 pages, is shelved by 92 users as Sci-Fi: Aliens.
Option D: MILA 2.0 by Debra Driza, goodreads author, is shelved by 128 people as Sci-Fi: Dystopia.
Points this post: 35
Total points: 410
GR Authors: 15
Big Books: 500+(6),750+(1),1000+(0)
Thank you mods! This wasn't my best challenge but was still lots of fun. Looking forward to the fall!
HINA REPOST30.11 Helen's Task: Honor's Awards -
Book 1: Summa Cum Laude - winners of Goodreads Choice Awards
Bossypants by Tina Fey.
Winner: 2011 Best Humor.
Book 2: Magna Cum Laude - nominees for Goodreads Choice Awards
Maybe This Time by Jennifer Cruise.
Nominee: 2010 Romance
**Jennifer Cruise is a goodreads Author.**
Current post:
Points: 30
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 1110
Total Goodreads Authors: 58
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
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HINA15.1 - Moms and Dads -
Book A, by a female author, must be written during your mother's lifetime, but not your own.
Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss.
Book Originally Published in 1974 in my mother's lifetime, but not my own.
**Claiming Big Book Ticket - Kindle Version 512 Pages/MMPB - 508 Pages.
Book B, a book written by a male author, during your father's lifetime, but not your own.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.
Book originally published in 1979 in my father's lifetime, but not my own.
Current post:
Points: 15
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 1
Total:
Total Points: 1125
Total Goodreads Authors: 58
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 1
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The Cuckoo's Calling fits both A and B.
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Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
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Total Points: 340
Total Goodreads Authors: 15
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
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