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WINTER CHALLENGE 2016
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loafer15.7 - Tales of Middle-earth
Read a book with a main page genre that contains “Fantasy”
Dune by Frank Herbert
at 512 pages for the mmpb, Dune it is a "big book"
points: 15
total: 450
BB: 7
GO: 6
tasks completed: 26
5.2 - Location, Location, LocationBone Box set in Turkey
5.3 - Sole Survivor
Gods of the Dead
15.3 - Her Declaration of Independence
Book 1: The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of a Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan page 4
Book 2: Twisted Tales From The Universe by Mari Collier
Points this task: 25
Points total: 795
GO total: 3
BB total: 1
Tasks completed: 49
Books read: 65
Kristen IA10.6. More Following Through!
Read another book by an author you read for the first time in 2016 (including December).
Rumor Has It by Jill Shalvis
Jill Shalvis was a new author for me in 2016 - I completed Simply Irresistible (Lucky Harbor #1) by her in March 2016.
I listened to the audiobook and have linked to the MMPB version
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Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 345/1075
Total Tasks: 19/60
GO: 0
BB: 3
Andy P.Task # 25.10 – Pamela3265's Task: Tis the Season
Option 1. Read a book by an author whose first and last initals can be found in CHRISTMAS CARDS
by Sarah Dunant CHRISTMAS CARDSOption 2. Read a book that appears on this list: British Literature at the Movies
by Susan Hill page 1 #37 on listPoints this post: 25
Total points: 940
Brooke TXI have a couple of books to switch around:
How We Got to Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World from Task 15.4 to Task 30.9.
All the Single Ladies: Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation from Task 30.9 to Task 30.3.
Throne of Glass from Task 20.6 to Task 25.11.
15.4 - To Tell the Truth
Option 2: Read ONE book that has a question mark "?" and/or one of these interrogative words: who, whose, whom, what, where, when, why, which, how, whether, whence in the title or subtitle AND is non-fiction.
Task 20.6. Seasoned Reader – Nicola T's Task: Repos Production’s 7Wonders
Option 2: Read a book with at least one of these 3 resources (glass, paper and cloth) found intact in the title/subtitle or featured on the cover. With cloth found on the cover (man's clothes):
Task 25.11 - Wayne's Task: A Festivus for the Rest of Us!
Option 4 - Read a book from one of these two lists: Books with Strong Women Characters or Strong Male Characters. Found on page 2 of Books with Strong Women Character:
Option 5 - Read a book that is 2nd, 3rd, or 23rd in a series.
30.3 - Daphne's Task: Atlas Obscura
1. Read a book with one of 55 words for snow from FIFTY-FIVE ENGLISH WORDS FOR SNOW in the title or subtitle.
6. Read a book from this list: Popular Social Justice Books. Found on page 5:
30.9 - Catherine T's Task: Construction Wonders
1. Read a book where at least 7 of the letters in CONSTRUCTION can be found in the title/subtitle. 1 C, 2 O, 2 N, 1 R, 1 T, 1 I. This book is a r-read:
2. Read a non-fiction book with the main page genre engineering or history. This book is new to me:
Points
This Post: 120
Total Points: 910
Completed Tasks: 54
Books Read: 78
Tea5.9 - Listmaker
Crossroads by Riley Hart
- first published in 2015
5.10 - Your Own 8th Wonder
The Return by Erin Knightley
- approved for length
10.2 - Ring, Sing, Bling?
When Lightning Strikes by Brenda Novak
- lightning ends with -ing
15.5 - B-I-N-G-O!
Gordana 1 - Proročanstvo na Kamenitim vratima by Marija Jurić Zagorka
- G can be found in BINGO
15.7 - Tales of Middle-earth
Truthwitch by Susan Dennard
- fantasy on mbp
20.1 - Most Improved - CynBaxter's Task: Christmas in the Caribbean
Option 1
No Small Parts by Ally Blue
- author's initials in CARIBBEAN
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Elizabeth P's Task: One or Two?
Option 1
Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb
- 2 E's and 2 I's (Kindred in Death)
25.10 - Pamela3265's Task: Tis the Season
Option 3
Troublemaker by Linda Howard
- romance on mbp
Option 5
by Tully Vincent- approved for length
50.1 - Allison Ann's task: Celebrating Birthdays
birthday: December 20, 1979
Book 1a
One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews
- first published in December (on my birthday! ☺)
Book 2
Naked Edge by Pamela Clare
- rating 4,20 (approved)
Book 3
The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie
- first published in 1942
(1979-37=1942)
Points this post: 165
Total points: 370
Tasks Completed: 19
5.8 - Full MoonRead a book with a word in the title or subtitle from the names used by various tribes to describe the winter season’s moons: snow
Scarlet in the Snow by Sophie Masson
10.6. More Following Through!
Traitor to the Throne (Rebel of the Sands #2) by Alwyn Hamilton
New to me author in 2016
1 x BIGGER IS BETTER TIX (512 pages)
20.3. Best Review - Lorraine's Task: It Was The Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
"Option C: Lucky Seven
read a book first published in a year ending with the number 7.
Bonus: This is a great place to slot those new books you can't wait to read published in 2017!"
Crimson Lake by Candice Fox ~pub. Jan 30, 2017
Task 30.7 - Jonquil’s Task: Dreams are made of this
Book 1: Read a book that takes place (80%) in one of these cities: Paris, France
Die For Me (Revenants #1) by Amy Plum
Book 2: Read a book that takes place (80%) in one of these cities: London, England
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (The Karla Trilogy #1) by John le Carré
Total this Post: 65
Golden Oldies: 7
Bigger is Better: 3
Season Total: 600
Shiraloo20.1 – Most Improved Player - CynBaxter's Task: Christmas in the Caribbean
Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway
REQUIRED: Option 1
CURRENT POST
Points: 20
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 255
Task 25.8 – Beth F – Backward Alphabet CodeREQUIRED: Books must total 500+ pages – 288 + 480 = 768 pg
FIRST book; Title begins “L” –
Long Man
I listened to the audio / No MMP / Paperback: Long Man 288 pg
SECOND book; Title begins “O” –
One Plus One
I listed to the audio / MMP - Jamais deux sans toi 480 pg
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This Post: 25 points
Total points to date: 480 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier): 3
Big Books Read: (1) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 1
perletwo25.4 - MegSCL's Task: World AIDS Day - Option 2: Read a book with a main page genre of erotica, vampires, or pregnancy. Variations such as ‘erotic fiction’ and embedded genres such as paranormal>vampires are allowed.
Sunshine
genre verified in help thread
Option 3: Read a book written by or about (must be mentioned in the goodreads description) one of the authors listed on this page: List of Tuberculosis Cases under the Writers and Poets category.
Return of the Thin Man: Two never-before-published novellas featuring Nick & Nora Charles by Dashiell Hammett
Points this task: 25
Total points: 900
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 9
Big Book ticket requests: 2
Books read: 67
Tasks completed: 47
Brooke TXTask 30.7 - Jonquil’s Task: Dreams are made of this
Read a book that takes place (80%) in one of these cities: Chicago, USA; Toronto, Canada; Paris, France; Berlin, Germany; or London, England.
Book 1: Taking place in Chicago:
Book 2: Taking place in London:
Points
This Post: 30
Total Points: 940
Completed Tasks: 55
Books Read: 79
Amy FL5.4 - Best Laid Plans
Fall task 10.6: Seven Minutes in Heaven (Se"ven" Hea"ven")
5.8 - Full Moon
Night School (Night)
10.1. Let's Follow Up
The Wrong Side of Goodbye by Michael Connelly (#9 on list in post 2 of help thread)
10.4. Fire and Ice
Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman (brItt-mariE was here FREdIk baCkman)
10.5. Noel!
Turn to Stone by Brian Freeman
Points this post: 40
Total points: 40
25.2 - Perletwo's Task: Timeless: Leonard & LeonBook 1 - Read a book with one of these words in the title/subtitle: Beauty, Moonlight, Moon, or Light.
Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley - 2/16/17 - BEAUTY
Book 2 - The Rose Garden by Susanna Kearsley - 2/09/17 - MPG Science Fiction>Time Travel>359 users
Points This Post - 25
Total Points - 870
Bookwrm526Task #20.6 - Repo's Productions 7Wonders
Option 1: Read a book with at least one of these four resources found intact in the title: wood, ore, brick and stone. I chose ore and read Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez (ore in befORE).
Points this post: 20
Points so far: 640
Amy O.20.7. Shorter is Sweeter - Elizabeth P's Task: One or Two?
Option 1 - book with 2 I's and 2 E's in the title
Death by Inferior Design by Leslie Caine
25.8 - Beth F's Task: Backwards Alphabet Code
Book 1 - E - The Emperor by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles (512 pages)
Book 2 - V - The Victory by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles (447 pages)
Combined total pages is more than 500 pages - it's 959 pages total
25.10 – Pamela3265's Task: Tis the Season
Option 4 - book with main page genre of self-improvement/self-help
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
Option 5 - book with snow on the cover
Winter Solstice by Rosamunde PilcherPoints this post: 70
Total points: 230
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 17
Golden Oldies: 3
Big Books: 0
Amy O.20.1. Most Improved Player - CynBaxter's Task: Christmas in the Caribbean (book whose author's initials are in CARIBBEAN)
At Bertram's Hotel by Agatha Christie
**PLEASE NOTE - I formerly claimed this book for task 5.1 in post 915. I would like to switch it to task 20.1.***
Points this post: 20
Total points: 230 - 5 + 20 = 245
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 17
Golden Oldies: 3
Big Books: 0
25.9 - Brooke TX's Task: Is It Ancient, or Just a Classic?Option 2, a book that is #5 in a series: Rueful Death (China Bayles #5) by Susan Wittig Albert
Option 3, a book whose author's initials are found in CERTAMEN: Voracious: A Hungry Reader Cooks Her Way through Great Books by Cara Nicoletti
Points this post: 25
Total points: 565
Diana K5.2 - Location, Location, Location. Read a book set at least 50% in a location of an ancient wonder: Egypt, Iraq, Greece, Turkey.
Harem: The World Behind the Veil Takes place in Istanbul in Turkey
5.3 - Sole Survivor. Read a book that is number 1 in a series.
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
10.9. Stories Say. Read a book with a main page genre of mythology.
100 Characters from Classical Mythology: Discover the Fascinating Stories of the Greek and Roman Deities
20.10 Group Read.
The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York My review is in Post 27
25.2 - Perletwo's Task: Timeless: Leonard & Leon
Book 1:Read a book with one of these words in the title/subtitle: Beauty, Moonlight, Moon, or Light.
Broken Trail: Stumbling Towards the Light Along the Appalachian Trail Light
Book 2: Read a book about space travel (set at least 50% on a spaceship or involving the mechanics of space travel) or time travel.
The Time Machine Time Travel
Points this post: 65
Total points: 1060
Brooke TX30.2: SCHATZIE’S TASK: Pros & Cons
Option One - Read a book from Best Books About Family Relationships. Found on page 1:
Option Two - Read a book that contains at least 3 of these 4 vowels in the title and subtitle (A-I-O-U).
Points
This Post: 30
Total Points: 970
Completed Tasks: 56
Books Read: 80
25.9 - Brooke TX's Task: Is It Ancient, or Just a Classic?Option 2: On Borrowed Time by Jenn McKinlay - #5 in series
Option 3: Being Nikki by Meg Cabot - MC in CERTAMEN
Total points; 75
Marina H25.1 - Andy P.'s task: Bookends
Book 1: Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Mass, 418 pages
S is the first letter in the first name and last letter in the last name
Book 2: The Assassin and the Desert by Sarah J. Mass, 120 pages according to this version: Vrahyňa v púšti
T is the first letter in the first word and last letter in the last word in the title
538 pages combined
Task 30.4 - Mazza1's Task - Readers Recommend
Option 1: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys, 393 pages
GR Rating 4.37
Option 2: Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven, 391 pages
Nomineed as best young adult fiction
784 pages combined
Points this post: 55
Total points: 265
Tasks completed: 14
15.3 - Her Declaration of IndependenceOption 2, a book from Popular Feminism Books (page 2) whose author is female and whose initials are found in MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT: Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
Points this post: 15
Total points: 580
Sara ITATask 20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Justme's Task: Fun & Games
Option 2, Dungeons & Dragons: Read a book by an author with the same beginning letter for first & last name.
Odore di chiuso by Marco Malvaldi
(audiobook - most popular edition has 198 pages)
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Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 205
Coralie25.8 Backwards Alphabet Code
Using the letter pair I – R
Innocent Erendira and Other Stories
Roxana
This post 25 points
Total to date 685 points
PAULA S10.1. Let's Follow Up
Möss och människor I read the Swedish translation of Of mice and men #36 on the list.
10.3.They're Old!
The alienist mpg Historical Fiction
10.6. More Following Through!
Fasanjägarna I read this author for the first time during the Fall challenge 2016
10.7. Rollin on the River
Ett sötare blod mpg "Food and Drink>Food."
10.8. On the Coast
Leoparden och Berättelser takes place in Italy
10.10. Got Your Lottery Ticket?
Saint Odd mpg Horror
15.3 - Her Declaration of Independence
Book1: Det finns annan frukt än apelsiner the Swedish translation of Oranges are not the only fruit found on page 5 of the list
Book2: Blood Red author initials ML in Mary wooLstonecraft
15.6 - Multilingual
Jakthundarna My native language is Swedish and this book was originally published in Norweigian.
15.7 - Tales of Middle-earth
Steadfast mgp Fantasy
20.9 Moderator's pet - Heather (Gibby)'s Task: Celebrating Proofreading
option 1: One corpse too many author initials EP found in PROOFREADING
25.8 - Beth F's Task: Backwards Alphabet Code
letters used: G = T
book 1: Törnrosens nyckel 352 pages IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 12.0
book 2: Guernseys litteratur-och potatispajsskalssällskap 307 pages
352 + 307 > 500 pages
trishhartuk10.1. Let’s Follow Up
Read a book from The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend listopia. You may also read a book by one of the authors referenced at the top of that list.
4.50 From Paddington, Agatha Christie
Read the kindle edition. PB reference link here
Agatha Christie is listed at #15 in the author list at the top of the Listopia page
Points this Task: 10
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No
Total Points: 775
Tasks Completed: 44
Golden Oldies: 7
Big Books: 2 (500+ x2)
LAUREN JODII would like to change the book I used for Task 15.8 (Post #2077) and use it instead for task 20.9.
15.8 - Not-So-Secret (Leavening) Agent
N A H C O O O in title, series and author names
Echo Park by Michael Connelly (Series: Harry Bosch)
20.9 - Moderator's pet - Heather (Gibby)'s Task: Celebrating Proofreading
Option 2: Heterograph
Death Comes to the Fair by Catherine Lloyd
The word "Fair" is on the Heterographs II list, #6
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New Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 415/1075
Total Books Read: 34
Tasks Completed: 25/60
LAVENDER5.1 - The Ancients
Read a book written by an author whose first and last name initials can be found in ANCIENT.
Poirot's Early Cases by Agatha Christie audio book I listened to.
Poirot's Early Cases Top MMPB for page length (222 pages)
The initials AC are found in ANCIENT
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 595
Tasks Completed: 29
Books Read: 40
TessaVanessaChallenge 15.3 - Her Declaration of Independence
I choose Option 2
I read Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi. It is found on Page 2 of the list. https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/... and the author’s initials of A and N can be found in MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 680
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 0
BBooks - 750+: 0
BBooks - 1000+: 0
15.6 - MultilingualBook first published in language other than your native language - Read The Stranger by Albert Camus. My native language is English, and this book was first published in French.
Also, it was originally published in 1942, so, I claim one Golden Oldie ticket.
Points these task: 15
Total points: 110
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 1
Big Book ticket requests: 0
Books read: 19
Tasks completed: 9
Task 10.4 – Fire and IceAll letters FIRE ICE in title/author name
FItzosboRnEs in ExIle / Cooper
The FitzOsbornes in Exile by Michelle Cooper
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
This Post: 10 points
Total points to date: 490 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier): 3
Big Books Read: (1) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 1
Luara5.4 Best Laid Plans: Read a book from Fall 2016 tasks
The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
Fall Task 5.7 Desk Set
The main character is a journalist (in the book description)
Points
This post: 5
Total: 425
Andy P.Task # 20.1. Most Improved Player - CynBaxter's Task: Christmas in the Caribbean
Option 1 - Read a book whose author's* initials can be found in the word CARIBBEAN.
byElizabeth Berg CARIBBEAN
Points this post: 20
Total points: 960
trishhartuk20.6 Seasoned Reader - Nicola T’s Task: Repos Production’s 7 Wonders
Option 2: “The second age” Cards that give you manufactured resources to use are available in this age: glass, paper and cloth. Requirements: Read a book with at least one of these three resources found intact in the title/subtitle or featured on the cover. REQUIRED: If you use the cover option, include the cover in your post and point out the item.
I see glass in the windows of the building, paper in the books piled on the grass front left, and cloth(e)s in the suitcase front right.
Points this Task: 20
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No
Total Points: 795
Tasks Completed: 45
Golden Oldies: 7
Big Books: 2 (500+ x2)
Andy P.Task # 20.4. Golden Oldies - Mhairi's Task: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Option 1: Read a book with a skeleton, skull, or bones on the cover or one of these words in the title , plural/singular forms and possessives are allowed
Bred in the Bone by Christopher Brookmyre Bone in the title
Points this post: 20
Total points: 980
Peakles5.5 - December, January, February
The number 1 or 2 in number of pages.
Sweet Lamb of Heaven by Lydia Millet
256 pages.
5.10- Your Own 8th Wonder
Book of Choice
The Nix by Nathan Hill
*** Claim a Big Book Ticket - 628 pages ***
10.3 They're Old!
Main Page Genre History/Historical Fiction
Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson
10.4. Fire and Ice
Your Heart Is a Muscle the Size of a Fist by Sunil Yapa
YouR HEart Is a MusClE the Size of Your FIst
15.5 - B-I-N-G-O!
First word of title begins with a letter in BINGO.
Night School by Lee Child
15.7 - Tales of Middle-earth
Fantasy Genre
The Life of Elves by Muriel Barbery
15.8 - Not-So-Secret (leavening) Agent
NAHCOOO
Moonglow by Michael Chabon
MOONglOw by MiCHAbon
Task 20.6. Repos Production’s 7Wonders
Option 2: “The second age”
Cards that give you manufactured resources to use are available in this age.
The resources are: glass, paper and cloth
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman
Cloth on cover - Girl's dress and dog's scarf.
20.9 Celebrating Proofreading
Option 1: Read a book where the author's initials can be found in the word PROOFREADING.
Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
Ann Patchett PROOFREADING
Points this post: 115
Total points: 170
Peakles25.8 Beth F's Task: Backwards Alphabet Code
Book 1: (M)
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante 331 pages This is a re-read.
Book 2: (N)
The Never-Open Desert Diner by James Anderson 304 pages
Total of 635 pages
30.1 30.1 - Maya's Task : Good Things Come in Pairs
Option 3-A: Read a book with only black text on the cover.
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
Option 3-B: Read a book with only white text on the cover.
We Love You, Charlie Freeman by Kaitlyn Greenidge
30.6 Ava Catherine’s Task: Travels
Book 1: Airplane on the cover
In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume 397 pages
Book 5: Main page genre Historical Fiction or History
High Dive by Jonathan Lee 352 pages
749 total pages
Total points this post: 85
Total points: 255
Task 20.5. Bigger is Better - Loafer's Task: The Long and Short of ItOption 2: Read a book that is a collection of short stories or essays.
Paris for One and Other Stories by Jojo Moyes
+20 Points
25.2 - Perletwo's Task: Timeless: Leonard and Leon
Book 1: Read a book with one of these words in the title/subtitle: Beauty, Moonlight, Moon, or Light: Beauty
Beauty Is a Wound by Eka Kurniawan
Book 2: Read a book about space travel (set at least 50% on a spaceship or involving the mechanics of space travel) or time travel:
100% on spaceship:
Gemina by Amie Kaufman
+25 Points
Points this Post: 45
Grand Total: 295
Oma12295.3 - Sole Survivor
Of the ancient seven wonders, only one, the Great Pyramid, exists today. Read a book that is number 1 in a series. It must be identified as #1 in a series in the Goodreads metadata (series #1).
The Penguin Pool Murder by Stuart Palmer
Claiming The Penguin Pool Murder as GO book as it was published in 1931
Total Points-200/1075
Completed Tasks-13/60
GO Books (3)
Big Books 500-750 pages (); 750+pages()
Nick KY20.2. Rookie at the Top - Justme's Task: Fun & Games Option 2. Dungeons & Dragons. I read a book with a two word title, both words beginning with the same letter, Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut.
30.3 Daphne’s Atlas
Opt 1. The Thompson Ice House Harvesting Museum. I read Whiteout by Ken Follett with “Whiteout” in the title (from the words for snow list).
Opt 6. Green Island Human Rights Culture Park. I read This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color ed. by Cherríe L. Moraga, on p. 1 of the “Popular Social Justice” list, shelved 44 times as “Social Justice.”
Whiteout = 469 pp
Bridge = 261 pp
Total = 730 pp > required 600
Points This Post: 50
Total Points So Far: 870
Delicious Dee5.7 - Long, Long Ago
Medicus - found on pg3 of the list
5.9 - Listmaker
Wrong Number, Right Guy - first published September 2015
10.8. On the Coast
Sarah's Key - more than 90% of the book is set in France
Total this post: 20
Total overall: 580
Mod
I read The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro - no L in title/author name.
25.8 - Beth F's Task: Backwards Alphabet Code
For my first book, I read The Invasion of the Tearling - ignoring the leading article "the," starts with "I" - 544 pages.
For my second book, I used the letter "R," again ignoring the leading article "the," and read The Risen: A Novel (this was an ARC of the paperback edition). 272 pages.
Total combined pages 544 + 272 = 826, exceeding the 500 page required minimum.
Task 30.5 - Dlmrose's Task: This and that, then this or that
For my first book, I read Down and Out in Paris and London.
For my second book, I read Out of Order.
Common word is "out."
Points this post: 65
total points: 955
MegSCL30.1 - Maya's Task : Good Things Come in Pairs
Three:
A: Read a book with only black text on the cover.
**688 pages = 1 big book ticket
AND
B: Read a book with only white text on the cover.
**571 pages= 1 big book ticket
Task 30.4 - Mazza1's Task - Readers Recommend
1 book option -The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer
OPTION 1 - Reader ratings: average GR rating 4.28
OPTION 6 – Reading to Broaden your mind: listed on Time Magazines 100 best non-fiction books of all time
**608pp - 1 big book ticket
TOTAL TO DATE
points: 315
BB tickets: 15
Brave5.1 - The Ancients: Read a book written by an author whose first and last name initials can be found in ANCIENT.
by Amélie NothombANCIENT
Points this post: 5
Total points: 240
Golden Oldies this post: 0
Total Golden Oldies: 2
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
500+: 1
750+: 0
1000+: 0
Julia103Task 25.10 – Pamela3265's Task: Tis the Season
Option 1: Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier (TC in CHRISTMAS)
Option 3: The Gathering Edge (genre science fiction)
50.1 - Allison Ann's Task: Celebrating Birthdays
My birthday is February 26, 1960
Book 1:
Fer-de-Lance (February: title starts with F, purple cover)Book 2: Madame Presidentess (Rating of 4.26 verified in post 219 of task help thread)
Book 3: The Prisoner of Zenda (Published in 1894. Task description says if you were born before 1967, you can read any book first published before 1917.)
Fer-de-Lance was first published in 1934
The Prisoner of Zenda was first published in 1894
Claiming two Golden Oldie tickets
This post: 75 points, 2 GO
Total points: 470
Total BB: 4
Total GO: 5
Tasks completed: 27
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25.4 - MegSCL's Task: World AIDS Day - Option 2: Read a book with a main page genre of erotica, vampires, or pregnancy. Variations such as ‘erotic fiction’ and embedded genres such as paranormal>vampires are allowed.
Sunshine
genre verified in help thread
Option 3: Read a book written by or about (must be mentioned in the goodreads description) one of the authors listed on this page: List of Tuberculosis Cases under the Writers and Poets category.
Return of the Thin Man: Two never-before-published novellas featuring Nick & Nora Charles by Dashiell Hammett
one of your books must have something red on the cover. It can be any object, big or small, including any titles, text, or backgrounds. REQUIRED: Post the cover and point out the object in your post.
Sunshine - red blood dripping on the rim of the cupPoints this task: 25
Total points: 900
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 9
Big Book ticket requests: 2
Books read: 67
Tasks completed: 47
Task 10.2. Ring, Sing, Bling?Read a book with a word in the title/subtitle ending in “ing.”
The Falling Woman (1986) by Pat Murphy (Goodreads Author) (Paperback, 288 pages)
335 + 10 = 345
Tasks Completed: 23
Points for this post: 10
Points thus far: 335 + 10 = 345
Books read: 30
Pages read: 8,353
Read but not claimed: 04
Goodreads Authors: 07
Golden Oldies: 02
Big Books:
(2) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Delicious Dee15.8 - Not-So-Secret (leavening) Agent
Allegiance of Honor
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HOnOr
25.1 - Andy P.'s task: Bookends
Book 1 - Scythe - Neal Shusterman - starts and ends with N; 435pgs
Book 2 - Sweet Dreams - starts/ends with S; 189pgs
25.10 – Pamela3265's Task: Tis the Season
Option 1 - Mischief and the Masters - Cherise Sinclair - C, S both appear in ChriStmas Cards
Option 3 - The Sari Shop Widow - shelved as romance by 26ppl
Total this post: 65
Total overall: 645
Brooke TX50.1 - Allison Ann's Task: Celebrating Birthdays
My birthdate is December 22, 1989.
Book 1 – Month: Read a book whose title starts with the first letter of the month in which you were born (D) AND whose cover is at least 50% the colour of your birthstone (blue-green). Approved in help thread message 2:
Book 2 – Day: Read a book with your birth date (22) intact in the GR book rating. Approved in help thread message 3:
Book 3 – Year: Take your year of birth and subtract your age. Read a book first published in that new year. 1989 - 27 = 1962.
Points
This Post: 50
Total Points: 1020
Completed Tasks: 57
Books Read: 81
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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20.7. Shorter is Sweeter - Elizabeth P's Task: One or Two
Option 1: Read a book with two 'I's and two 'E's, more is ok
A Quiet Life In The Country by T E Kinsey
points this post: 20
Total points: 110