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FALL CHALLENGE 2017
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Coralie30.5 Listamania/Lisztomania
Option 1 – Two books from 1001 Books You Must Read Before you die
From page 4 at #375 Snow 463 pages
From page 2 at #194 The Waves 256 pages
This post 30 points
Total to date 705 points
Congratulations, Bluemoon! Task 25.3 in the Winter Challenge is yours.
And, Nick KY, task 25.4 in the Winter Challenge is yours. Congratulations!
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Book Concierge's task: National Hispanic Heritage MonthOption C: Spinning Forward by Terri DuLong
set 100% on the island of Cedar Key, Florida
Total points: 145 + 20 = 165
Chris MD20.1 Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Option 1: Pumpkin on the cover
by B.B. Haywood25.4 I Didn't Think I Would Finish
Option 1: Title contains the letters IDRETF
by Neal Stephenson and Nicole GallandI in Rise
D in DODO
R in Rise
E in The
T in The
F in Fall
This book is 752 very looooong pages. Claiming TWO big book tickets.
Option 2: Single author whose complete initials are found in ARDUOUS
by Richard AdamsI listened to the audio version of this book. The paperback has 478 pages.
30.4 Vowel Power
Book 1: Title word has three conseqcutive vowels - qUIEt
by Graham Greene I listened to the audio version of this book. The paperback has 180 pages.
Book 2: Title word has Y as the only vowel - drY
by Craig JohnsonI listened to the audio version of this book. The paperback has 352 pages.
30.6 Fall Baking
For my recipe I chose the Original Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe.
Option A: Title includes an ingredient from the recipe
Can't make chocolate chip cookies without the chocolate!
by Laura EsquivelOption B: Title includes a verb from the recipe instructions
"Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets."
by Harlan CobenI listened to the audio version of this book. The paperback has 341 pages.
Like Water for Chocolate 245
Drop Shot 341
Total pages 586
Points for this post: 20 + 25 + 30 + 30 = 105
Total points: 105 + 245 = 350
Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 23
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Books: 1
That will do it for me! Thanks to the mods!
50.1 – Schatzie’s Task: Outside the boxOption 1: Read a book that does NOT contain the letters B - O - X in the title or subtitle. I read Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen which does not have the letters B-O-X in it.
Option 3: Read a book with an inanimate, non-living, object on the cover that does NOT come in a box. It must be something that cannot be put in a box. I read The Last Tudor.
The cover has a picture of a castle, which would NOT fit in a box.Option 4: Non-fiction is tucked safely inside my box, but it is mostly autobiographies. But the ‘Science’ genre within the Non-fiction genre, has taken me by surprise. I’ve never cared for science in school, but now I can’t get enough of it in books.
For this option, read a book with Science as a main page genre, and it can be embedded.
I read Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind. I had asked about this book a while ago for this task, and at that time it did not have Science on its main page as a genre. Now, however, it does have Science on its main page, 5th in fact. 235 users have designated it with the genre science.
points: 280
books read: 20
tasks completed: 14
Golden Oldies: 1
pages read: 6846
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ20.2 - It's a Love Story
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Option 2 - The book is found on page 1 (book #3) of the
Non-Caucasian Protagonists in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Paranormal Romance list.
This post: 20 points
Total points to date: 230 points
Tasks completed: 17
** Electing to not track Golden Oldies and Big Books this season **
5.4 - Best Laid Plans Help Thread
Didn't quite finish last time? Read a book that fits one of the Summer 2017 5, 10 or 15 point tasks.
I chose 5.2 - Location, Location, Location
Read a book set at least 50% in a location of a medieval wonder: England, Italy, Turkey, China, Egypt.
Required: If the setting is not evident on the book's main page include a reference or quote from the book when you post.
I read The Shepherd's Life: A People's History of the Lake District which takes place in England, in the Lake District.
Points: 285
Books read: 20
Tasks completed: 15
Golden Oldies: 1
pages read: 7102
Jenifer10.1 Rice is Nice
set in Thailand
Cockroaches by Jo Nesbø
15.9 Ghouls and Goblins
title begins with G
Glass Houses by Louise Penny
15.10 Thrills and Chills
thriller genre
The Killing Forest by Sara Blaedel
Points this post: 40
Total points: 40
Jenifer20.1 Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
option 3: author initials in AUTUMN
The Copenhagen Affair by Amulya Malladi
20.2 It's a Love Story
option1: set before 1900
The Lady Most Willing... by Julia Quinn
20.3 The Secret History
option 3: all letters in WICKED found in title and/or author's name
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye by David Lagercrantz
Points this post: 60
Total points: 100
Jenifer20.4 Golden Oldies
option 1: O, L, D in title
The Lady Most Likely... by Julia Quinn
20.5 The 11 Days of the Fantasy Filmfest
option 5: book listed in two other languages besides my mother tongue
English (my language) The Redbreast by Jo Nesbø
German Rotkehlchen
Spanish Petirrojo
20.6 In Memoriam
option D: "life" in title
Life Support by Tess Gerritsen
20.7 National Hispanic Heritage Month
option B: author initials in HISPANIC HERITAGE
The Book That Matters Most by Ann Hood
20.8My Own Wonder of Nature
option 1: published in January
The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney published in January 2017
Points this post: 100
Total points: 200
Suzannesea20.8 Nickels and Dimes
Option 1
Read a book first published in January of any year.
The Magician's Lie by Greer Macallister was first published in January 2015.
Points this post: 20
Total points to date: 335
Pamela32655.4 - Best Laid Plans
5.2 Location, Location, Location
The Painted Veilby W. Somerset Maugham – Set in China
Golden Oldie - First Published in 1925
10.10 - Countdown
Drop Zone by Traci Hunter Abramson - 272 pages
15.6 - Rio's Harbor
Hope Springs by Sarah M. Eden - Natural water body: spring
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 470
Golden Oldie books this post: 1
Total Golden Oldie books: 3
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 4
Big Books - 500+: 4
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
10.3 - No Blindfold: Read a book with the genre “spy thriller” on its main book page.The Travelers
10.9 - Members Only
October is National Reading Group Month. Read a book that is a Group Read during September thru November for your "Real Life" reading groups.
Required: State the group.
My Real Life Reading Group read this book for our November selection:
Before We Were Yours
10.10 - Countdown
Read a book with a number of pages on Goodreads that falls between 244 and 334 inclusive.
Coming to My Senses: The Making of a Counterculture Cook has 304 pages
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 30
Amy FL25.1 - Coralie's task: Melbourne’s Spring Holidays
Holiday 1: The Killing Lessons - Published in 2015
Holiday 2: Emma in the Night - Night Watch - winner in 1918
25.5 - Perletwo's task: HAPPY RETURNS
1. Sister of Mine by Sabra Waldfogel (September tWenty-five) - 379 pages
2. The Serpent King - 384 pages
25.7 - Sandy's task: More is Better
Book 1: Sleeping Giants (Giants)
Book 2: The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley (Lives)
30.6 - Diana K's task: Fall Baking
Recipe: Paleo chocolate chip cookies
Option B: Bright Line Eating: The Science of Living Happy, Thin Free ("line" with parchment paper)
Option D: Before We Were Yours - 352 pages (5 servings)
30.7 - TessaVanessa's task: Class is in session
3. I Know a Secret - 4 words and "know" has 4 letters
5. The Troop by Nick Cutter (sCieNtific method)
Points this post: 135
Total points: 260
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Siobhan's task: It's a Love StoryThis is a one book task. Choose one option, and state which option you chose when you post.
I Chose Option 1: Historical Romance
My favourite sub-genre of romance is definitely Historical Romance.
For this option read a book that is set entirely before 1900.
Required: If the time period is not evident on the book's main page provide a reference for verification when you post.
The Sisters Brothers
From the Main Page: set in the "1850s frontier"
20.3 - Best Review - Sam M's task: The Secret History
I Chose Option 3: Read a book that has all the letters of WICKED in the title and/or author's name
Required: Point out the letters when you post.
The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D. by Nichole Bernier
Th*e* Unf*i*nished *W*or*k* of Elizabeth *D* by Ni*c*hole...
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Fandury's task: The 11 days of the Fantasy Filmfest
Choose one option and read a book that fits the requirements.
Required: State which option you chose when you post.
I Chose Option 5:
For this option read a book that has at least two edition on Goodreads, that are in another language than your mother language. These have to be two different languages.
Required: Post links to the two foreign language editions in your post.
My mother language is English. This book has been published in many languages including Spanish and French:
Never Let Me Go English
Nunca me abandones Spanish
Auprès de moi toujours French
Points this post: 60
Total Points: 90
50.1 – Schatzie’s Task: Outside the boxThis is a three book task. Choose three different options and read one book for each. REQUIRED: State which options you chose when you post.
Option 1: Read a book that does NOT contain the letters B - O - X in the title or subtitle.
**I am moving this book from task 10.3**
The Travelers
Option 3: Read a book with an inanimate, non-living, object on the cover that does NOT come in a box. It must be something that cannot be put in a box. Examples:
REQUIRED: Include the cover and identify the object when you post.
Th object is a statue.
This book has 559 pages. I am claiming one Big Book Ticket
Option 4: For this option, read a book with Science as a main page genre
From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death
Points this post: 50
Total Points: 130
BB Tickets this post: 1
5.10- Your Own 8th WonderRead a book of your choice.
Heather, the Totality
10.1 - Rice is Nice
Read a book set at least 50% in ONE of these top rice-producing US states: Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Texas.
Required: If the setting is not evident on the book's main page include a reference or quote from the book when you post.
The Tragedy of Brady Sims
From the main page, this book is set entirely in Louisiana
10.5 - I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together
Read a book written by an author who shares a name with one of season 1 guest stars.
Required: State the star's name.
The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne who shares a name with Season One guest star John Davidson
This book has 582 pages. I am claiming one Big Book Ticket.
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 155
BB Tickets this post: 1
Total BB Tickets: 2
MegSCLI previously claimed Salt Creek for task 15.6. I would like to move it to task 30.6. I will no longer be claiming 15.6. Thanks
30.6 - Diana K's task: Fall Baking
I used the Pumpkin Chocolate Bread recipe linked in the task.
Option A: Read a book which has an ingredient from your baked good in the title/subtitle. Salt - Salt Creek (416pp)
Option D: Read a book whose number of pages includes the digits in the number of servings that your recipe says it makes. 12 servings - Unfinished Business: Sex, Freedom and Misogyny (126pp)
TOTAL TO DATE
points: 635
BB tickets: 4
Amy O.20.3 - Best Review - Sam M's task: The Secret History
Option 3: book all letters of WICKED in author's name and/or book title
Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child: Eliminating Conflict by Establishing Clear, Firm, and Respectful Boundaries by Robert J. Mackenzie
W, I, E, D - Willed
C, K - MacKenzie
This book shows Children's as a main page genre, but it is not written for children. I got approval to use this book as non-children's in post 181 on the Not Really For Kids Books thread.
This post: 20 points
Total points: 215
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 14
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Books: 0
Amy O.5.4 - Best Laid Plans - book that fulfills a 5, 10, or 15 point task from the Summer 2017 SRC
Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam
- works for the Book 1 option in summer task 15.1 - A One and A Two Cha Cha Cha (book that is #1 in series).
Rocket Boys is listed as #1 in the Coalwood series.
5.10- Your Own 8th Wonder - book of my choice
Of Mess and Moxie: Wrangling Delight Out of This Wild and Glorious Life by Jen Hatmaker
10.10 - Countdown (book with 244-334 pages)
Class Mom by Laurie Gelman, 304 pages
This post: 20 points
Total points: 225
Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 17
Golden Oldies: 2
Big Books: 0
Readerboard Name: McCathy25.2 - Nick KY's task: Schmoop the Dude
Option 1. Read a book written by one woman that was first published since 1998 (inclusive).
The Law of Attraction by NM Silber
First published 2013
PB Edition: The Law of Attraction 240 pgs
Option 4. The Luck o’ the Irish. - Read a book with “Ireland” or “Irish” as a GR main page genre.
The Wonder by Emma Donaghue
MPG Ireland
PB Edition: The Wonder 320 pgs
240 + 320 = 560 pages ✓
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25.4 - Andy P's task: I didn't think I would finish the Summer Challenge but...
Book 1. Read a book whose title contains the following letters IDRETF, which stands for I Didn't Really Expect To Finish.
Dirty Filthy Rich Men by Laurelin Paige
IDRETF in DIRTy Filthy rich mEn
300 pgs
Book 2. Read a book written by a single author whose complete initials are found in ARDUOUS.
The Awakening by Amanda Stevens
Author's initials A&S in ArduouS
416 pgs
300 + 416 = 716 pages ✓
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Points this post: 50
Total Points: 780
trishhartuk 5.3 Oh... Craps
Read a book that was FIRST published in a year that contains two 1’s such as 1981 or 2011
Lady of Devices, Shelley Adina
Read the kindle edition. PB reference link here
First published May 30th 2011
Points this Task:5
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No
5.7 A Breath of Fresh Air
Read a book that has been shelved as "nature" at least 3 times from this list Popular Nature Books.
A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold
Read the kindle edition. PB reference link here
Page 1, #3. Shelved 342 times as nature.
Golden Oldie: First published in 1949
Points this Task:5
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldie: Yes – A Sand County Almanac was first published in 1949
Total Points: 570
Tasks Completed: 37
Golden Oldies: 5
Big Book tickets: 2 (1 x 750+ = 2 tickets)
CEELEETask 5.10 Your Own 8th Wonder
Read a book of your choice.
I read BANNERLESS by Carrie Vaughn
Bannerless
Total points for this Task:5
Total Books Read for Task: 1
Total BB Tickets claimed: 0
Total GO Book Tickets claimed: 0
Total Points for Fall Challenge 2017: 35
Total Tasks Completed for for Fall Challenge 2017: 3
Total Books Read for Fall Challenge 2017: 3
Total BB Tickets claimed for Fall Challenge 2017: 0
Total GO Tickets claimed for Fall Challenge: 1
LAVENDER15.2 - Opposites Attract
Read TWO books in which the authors' first and last initials are swapped.
John Marr and Other Poems by Herman Melville 136 pages
I am claiming a GOLDEN OLDIE for this book, first published 1888.
Murder in the Painted Lady by M.L. Hamilton 158 pages
Book 1 author initials are HM. Book 2 author initials are MH.
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20.8 - Nickels and Dimes - MegSCL's task: My own wonder of nature
Option 1: Read a book first published in January of any year.
Rise by Cara Brookins Audio CD I listened to
Rise Hardcover 320 pages (no MMPB or paperback)
First published January 24th 2017
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25.2 - Nick KY's task: Schmoop the Dude
Option 1: Read a book written by one woman that was first published since 1998 (inclusive), the original release date of the film.
Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis by Anne Rice 451 pages
Written by a woman, first published November 29th 2016
Option 4: Read a book with “Ireland” or “Irish” as a GR main page genre.
Dubliners by James Joyce kindle I read
Dubliners Top MMPB 192 pages
Main Page Genre of Cultural>Ireland
approved in message 3 of the help thread
I am claiming a GOLDEN OLDIE for this book, first published 1914.
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50.1 – Schatzie’s Task: Outside the box
Option 1: Read a book that does NOT contain the letters B - O - X in the title or subtitle.
Celtic Sacred Landscapes by Nigel Pennick 224 pages
The letters B, O and X do not occur in the title/subtitle.
Option 2: Read a book with a main page genre of Fantasy.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling 870 pages
Has a Main Page genre of Fantasy.
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 44.0
I am claiming (2) BIG BOOK tickets for this book at 870 pages
Option 3: Read a book with an inanimate, non-living, object on the cover that does NOT come in a box.
The Haunted Air by F Paul Wilson 518 pages
The picture shows a house and other buildings which cannot fit in a box.
approved in message 17 of the help thread
I am claiming a BIG BOOK for this book at 518 pages
Points this post: 110
Total Points: 630
Tasks Completed: 31
Books Read: 44
Big Book Tickets: 21
Golden Oldie Tickets: 11
Task 20.4 – Golden Oldies 2. Read a book with a cover that has the TITLE lettering in yellow.
Death by Pantyhose (A Jaine Austen Mystery #6) (2007) by Laura Levine (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 244 pages)
410 + 20 = 430
Tasks Completed: 22
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 410 + 20 = 430
Books read: 30
Pages read: 8,756
Read but not claimed: 04
Goodreads Authors: 13
Golden Oldies: 01
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Task 20.2 - It's a Love StoryOption 3: Happy Endings
Read a book where the author's first and last initials can be found in HAPPILY EVER AFTER. Middle initials should be ignored.
HAP P I L Y EVER AFTER
Passing On (1989) by Penelope Lively (Hardcover, 210 pages)
430 + 20 = 450
Tasks Completed: 23
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 430 + 20 = 450
Books read: 31
Pages read: 8,966
Read but not claimed: 03
Goodreads Authors: 13
Golden Oldies: 01
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Reader name: Marie-AnneTask 30.3: Time Flies:
Option 1: Tiger's Palette by Jacqueline Fiedler. All the letter in APRIL appear in the title: tIgeR's PALette. Total pages: 280
Option 3, Option 10.2 of Winter-16 challenge: Killing Me Softly by Bianca Sloane. The word with ING ending in title appears in the title: KillING me softly. Total pages: 290
TOTAL pages: 280 + 290 = 570 > 500 required.
Totals this posting:
Points: 30
Books Read: 2
Tasks Completed: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 0; 750+: 0; 1000+: 0
Cumulative Totals:
Points: 290
Books Read: 17
Tasks Completed: 12
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 1; 750+: 0; 1000+: 0
Task 5.4 - Best Laid Plans Read a book that fits one of the Summer 2017 5, 10 or 15 point tasks.
Required: When you post, indicate which Summer 2017 task you are using and include any information required by the task.
SUMMER TASK:
[5.1] – (A (Wo)Man of Letters: Read a book written by an author whose first and last name initials can be found in M EDIEV A L.
Dance of the Happy Shades: And Other Stories (1968) by Alice Munro (Paperback, 224 pages)
450 + 05 = 455
Tasks Completed: 24
Points for this post: 05
Points thus far: 450 + 05 = 455
Books read: 32
Pages read: 9,190
Read but not claimed: 02
Goodreads Authors: 13
Golden Oldies: 01
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
10.5 - I'm So Glad We Had This Time TogetherRead a book written by an author who shares a name with one of the show's stars: Carol Burnett
Turned Away: The World War II Diary of Devorah Bernstein by Carol Matas
Total New Points: 10
Total challenge points: 455
Marina H5.10- Your Own 8th Wonder
Blast From The Past by Ben Elton
Points this post: 5
Total points: 465
Big book tickets: 3
Golden Oldies tickets: 10
Tasks completed: 25
trishhartuk10.8 Best Original Novel
Read a book that has made the list for the Booker prize from this list: Man Booker Prize Winners and Nominees.
The Sense of an Ending, Julian Barnes
Read the kindle edition. PB reference link here
Towards the top of page 1 of the list
Winner of the Man Booker Prize (2011)
Points this Task:10
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No
Total Points: 580
Tasks Completed: 38
Golden Oldies: 5
Big Book tickets: 2 (1 x 750+ = 2 tickets)
Sarah E10.1 - Rice is Nice
For Fukui's Sake: Two years in rural Japan - over 50% set in Japan
Points this post: 10
Total points: 405
Sarah E30.8 - Brooke TX's task: Stacks on Stacks on Stacks
Option C
Book 1: From The Sword and Laser bookshelf
Ready Player One
I read the ebook, top MMP is Player One with 624 pages
Big Book (624 pages). I claim 1 BB ticket.
Book 2: Vaginal Fantasy Book Club bookshelf
The Invisible Library
I read the kindle edition, top paperback (no MMP) is The Invisible Library with 329 pages
624 + 329 = 953 pages
Points this post: 30
Total points: 435
BB tickets this post: 1
Total BB tickets: 1
Sarah E25.5 - Perletwo's task: HAPPY RETURNS
Option 2 - one book fits two options
1 - Author initials in SEPTEMBER TWENTY-FIVE
4 - Page 1 of the Best Banned, Censored, and Challenged Books list (currently #71)
Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak
I listened to the audio, top MMP is Doctor Zhivago with 571 pages
Big Book (571 pages). I claim 1 BB ticket.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 460
BB tickets this post: 1
Total BB tickets: 2
Kim O20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Book Concierge's task: National Hispanic Heritage Month
B) Read a book by a single author whose First and Last initials are in HISPANIC HERITAGE.
Americanah -- This book has 589 pages.
Points this task: 20
Big Book ticket: 1
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20.8 - Nickels and Dimes - MegSCL's task: My own wonder of nature
1. When are you due? Read a book first published in January of any year.
The Noise of Time
Points this task: 20
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25.2 - Nick KY's task: Schmoop the Dude
Option 1. Schmoop the Dude…like, for real. Read a book written by one woman that was first published since 1998 (inclusive), the original release date of the film.
Glass Houses -- This book has 400 pages
Option 3. Happy Harvest. Read a book which won or was shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award in any year.
The Hours -- shortlisted in 2000. This book has 226 pages.
400 + 226 = 626 which is greater than 500 pages.
Points this task: 225
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30.7 - TessaVanessa's task: Class is in session
1. Reading: Read a book with the word BOOK found intact in the title/subtitle.
A Burnable Book
2. Writing: Read a book that has at least 2 words written in cursive on the cover.
Points this task: 30
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Cumulative Totals
Big Books - 500+: 2
Golden Oldies: 1
ZachTask 10.1 - Rice is Nice
For this task I read Bridge of Birds which takes place in a fictionalized ancient China.
Points this Post: 10
Totals
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Total Points: 205
Total BB Tickets: 2
Total GO Tickets: 3
20.1 - Frugalitymom's task: Pumpkin Spice and Everything NiceOption 3: Downtime by Tamara Allen (AuTumn)
I read the kindle edition. The paperback edition has 350 pages.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 590
I would like to move the book I originally read for task 20.5 to task 15.10. I am then adding a new book for task 20.5. 15.10 - Thrills and Chills
Book previously claimed for task 20.5
Read a book with the main page genre "Horror" and/or "Thriller."
I read The Dogs of Riga which has thriller as a main page genre.
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Fandury's task: The 11 days of the Fantasy Filmfest
Previously claimed this task - now replacing the book as follows
Option 5: For this option read a book that has at least two edition on Goodreads, that are in another language than your mother language.
I read Kindred.
The book is also published in Portuguese (Kindred: Laços de sangue) and Italian (Legami di sangue).
20.8 - Nickels and Dimes - MegSCL's task: My own wonder of nature
Option 1: to celebrate January babies read a book first published in January of any year.
I read The Escape which was first published in January 2012. (The top PB edition is 101 pages - The Escape).
Points this post: 35
Total points: 380
Tasks completed: 28
Books read: 30
Golden Oldies: 3
Big Books: 2
Kristi CO5.1 - Only Natural
The Power by Naomi Alderman
5.4 - Best Laid Plans
Summer 2017 task 15.10, March 2017
The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck
5.10- Your Own 8th Wonder
Artemis by Andy Weir
20.4 – Golden Oldies – Loafer's task: Golden Oldies
Option 2: yellow title lettering
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye by David Lagercrantz
Points this post: 35
Total points: 290
Tasks completed: 16
Books read: 20
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Golden Oldie tickets: 0
EMurphy10.8 Best Original Novel: Man Booker Prize Winner or Nominee
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
*2015 nominee
This Task:
Points: 10
Books Read: 1
BB Ticket: 0
GO Ticket: 0
Total:
Points: 210
Books Read: 14
BB Ticket: 1
GO Ticket: 0
Tasks Completed: 10
15.9 – Ghouls and GoblinsTitle begins with ‘G’ (disregard A, An, The)
Good Lord Bird
I listened to the audio / No MMP / Paperback: The Good Lord Bird
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This Post: 15 points
Total points to date: 530 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier): 4
Big Books Read: (4) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (1) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 7
DANIELLE M20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Siobhan's task: It's a Love Story
Option 3: The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood
Author's name may be found in HAPPILY EVER AFTER
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 90
Books Read: 5
Tasks Complete: 4
By Peakles5.5 - September, October, November
Book with page number containing 0, 1, or 9.
All Grown Up by Jami Attenberg 197 pages.
5.10- Your Own 8th Wonder
Book of choice
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
10.10 - Countdown
Book with nbr of pages between 244 and 334
And We're Off by Dana Schwartz 288 pages
15.10 - Thrills and Chills
Book with genre "Thriller"
The Weight of Blood by Laura McHugh
25.2 - Nick KY's task: Schmoop the Dude
Total must be >= 500 pages (526 pages)
Option 1 - book by woman first published after 1998
Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward 285 pages
Her first publications were <= 2008. This book published in 2017.
Option 5 - 46 Books guaranteed to make you Laugh Out Loud
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Seriously... I'm Kidding by Ellen DeGeneres 241 pages
25.4 - Andy P's task: I didn't think I would finish the Summer Challenge but..
Total of > 500 pages (860 pages)
Book 1 - Read a book whose title contains the following letters IDRETF
The Story of the Lost Child by Elena Ferrante 480 pages
Book 2 - Read a book written by a single author whose complete initials are found in ARDUOUS
The Golden House by Salman Rushdie 380 pages
30.1 - Ava Catherine’s task: Wonders of 7
Total pages >= 500 (702 pages)
Option 2 - 7 Letters in a word in the title
The Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson 352 pages
Option 3 - Author with 7 letters in last name
The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney 368 pages
30.7 - TessaVanessa's task: Class is in session
Option 1 - The word BOOK in the title
The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
Option 2 - two words in cursive
Show cover
by Gabriel TallentMy Absolute Darling
50.1 – Schatzie’s Task: Outside the box
Option 1 - no B-O-X in the title
The Lauras by Sara Taylor
Option 2 - Fantasy genre
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Options 5 - Author's initials in SCIENCE FICTION
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Points this post: 195
Total points: 465
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20.4 -- Golden Oldies – Loafer's task: Golden Oldies
Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley
REQUIRED: Option 1 -- *This is a new book, swapping current book with task 30.2 below*
25.7 -- Sandy's task: More is Better
Book1: To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
Book2: Real Men Will by Victoria Dahl
Page Count Book1: 355
Page Count Book2: 336
Total Page Count: 691
30.2 -- MAZZA1's Task: Six Degrees of Separation
Book1: On Her Six by Christina Elle
Book2: Once and for All by Sarah Dessen
REQUIRED: Option D, both are genre Romance -- *Book 2 was swapped from original post 20.4*
Page Count Book1: 330
Page Count Book2: 357
Total Page Count: 687
CURRENT POST
Points: 55
BBT: 0
GO: 0
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 785
BBT: 1
GO: 1
Task 30.7 - TessaVanessa's task : Class is in session Option 2 : Writing
Read a book that has at least 2 words written in cursive on the cover.
Evil Under the Sun by Agatha ChristieOption 5 : Science
Read a book by a single author whose initials can be found in "scieNtific Method".
Hand In Glove by Ngaio Marsh
Points this post : 30
Total points : 120
Books read : 10
Tasks completed : 8
Readerboard Name: Kathy P25.7 - Sandy's task: More is Better
Book 1
The Year of Small Things: Radical Faith for the Rest of Us
256 pagesBook 2
Women Who Knew Jesus
262 pagesPoints this post: 25
Books this post: 2
Totals
Points: 365
BB:0
GO:1
Total Task completed: 17
Total Books read: 22
perletwo30.2 - MAZZA1’S Task: Six Degrees of Separation - Book 1: Read a book with one of the words of this task’s title (excluding “of”)--SIX, DEGREES, SEPARATION--in the title of the book.
Six of Crows
Book 2: C) Read a book with a rating separated by no more than 0.3 in either direction from Book 1's rating.
The Help
At the time I got them verified, Six of Crows was rated 4.46 and The Help was rated 4.45.
The total page count of the two books must be at least 666 pages.
book 1 top mmp ed. 559 pgs + book 2 top mmp ed. 451 pgs = 1,010 pages
that means that though I read the kindle edition, Six of Crows qualifies for a Big Book ticket.
Points this task: 30
Total points: 960
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 4
Big Book ticket requests: 6
Books read: 74
Tasks completed: 55
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In my post #2478, I reported Imagine Me Gone for task 5.1. I was going over my list and comparing to the board, and realized there's a typo: it should be task number 5.10 Your Own 8th Wonder.
Sorry about that!