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WINTER CHALLENGE 2017
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hoodoomends20.1 - A Year of Improvements
× Option 4: a book by a single author whose first and last initials can be found in the word MALTESE.
The Lightning Dreamer: Cuba's Greatest Abolitionist by Margarita Engle
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Points: 20
GO: -
BB: -
Total
Points: 145
GO: 3
BB: 1
Creynard5.9 - Get It Done
Thomas by Grace Burrowes
On my to-read list since July 6, 2017
15.10. Trash to Treasure
Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson
My friend Amber listed this as a 2-star read. This book is new to me.
20.6 - Seasoned Rader - Lagullande's Task: IT’S BEHIND YOU!
option 2: The Groom Says Yes by Cathy Maxwell
"Yes" is my word.
30.2 - Mazza1's Task: Prolific Pensmiths
Book 1: The Christmas Cookie Collection by Lori Wilde
Lori Wilde has written 103 books.
Book 2: Starry Night by Debbie Macomber
Debbie Macomber has written 382 books.This is one of her standalone novels.
Points this post: 70
Total Points: 190
Tasks Completed: 15
Books Read: 22
Readerboard Name: Kathy P15.4 - Endangered Animals
Option 2
Parnassus on Wheels
Author Christopher Morley
Title found in Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
Author found in Chinese Giant Salamander
Points this post: 15
Books this post: 1
Claiming 1 golden oldie
Totals
Points: 15
BB:0
GO:1
Total Task completed: 1
Total Books read: 1
Readerboard Name: Kathy P15.7 - Groundhog Day
$2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America
Word is DAY
Points this post: 15
Books this post: 1
Totals
Points: 30
BB:0
GO:1
Total Task completed: 2
Total Books read: 2
Readerboard Name: Kathy P15.10. Trash to Treasure
Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened
Used Kristina Simon's list. I rated the book higher but wouldn't call it a treasure
Points this post: 15
Books this post: 1
Totals
Points: 45
BB:0
GO:1
Total Task completed: 3
Total Books read: 3
Readerboard Name: Kathy P20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Anja's Task: RARE18 London
Option 3
Christmas Miracles
Points this post: 20
Books this post: 1
Totals
Points: 65
BB:0
GO:1
Total Task completed: 4
Total Books read: 4
perletwo15.8 - World Animal Day - Read a book from this list: Best Animal Rights Books
A Street Cat Named Bob: How One Man and His Cat Found Hope on the Streets - list page 2
Points this task: 15
Total points: 465
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 2
Big Book ticket requests: 1
Books read: 31
Tasks completed: 21
Janice AB(repost to include readerboard name)
20.5 - Bigger is Better - DebraJean's Task: LET IT SNOW!
Option 3 - read a book whose page numbers include a 1, 9, 7, or 3.
I read Carmilla which is an ebook. The mass-market edition that comes up first on the list is Carmilla at 303 pages.
I also claim a Golden Oldie ticket as this book was originally published in 1872.
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Points for this post: 20
Total points = 90
Big Book tickets = 1
Golden Oldies = 1
Diana K.Task 10.1 Read a book with the letters Z-O-O in the title/subtitle and/or author's name.
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
Task 10.3 Read a book that was first published between 1972 and 1987 (inclusive) and that was written by a male author.
Norwegian Wood
Point this post: 20
Total points: 90
CHANDNI15.8 - World Animal Day
Read a book from this list: Best Animal Rights Books
We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler
This is on page 1 of the list.
[POINTS]
This Post: 15
Total Points: 165
Books Read: 9
Completed Tasks: 9
5.2 - Go WildRead a book set at least 50% in ONE of the zoo locations: Austria; Canada; England; Germany; Scotland; Singapore; South Africa; Switzerland; or in the USA: California, Nebraska, New York, Washington DC.
Crash by Michael Robertson
Set in England
15.4 - Endangered Animals
#1 - read a book whose author's initials are found in the name of one of these animals. All initials must be found in the animal name.
#2 - read a book with a title of at least two words in which the initial letter of each word of the title can be found in the name of a different animal from the list. Subtitles may be ignored.
Option 2 - read one book that satisfies both of the option 1 criteria.
Protecting Our Virgin by Charlie Hart
1. Javan Rhinoceros
2. Northern Sportive Lemur
20.6 - Seasoned Rader - Lagullande's Task: IT’S BEHIND YOU!
OPTION 1: THE CAST
Read a book with a title/subtitle where the same consonant appears EXACTLY three times OR the title/subtitle contains all of B, G and D.
Christmas in the Scot's Arms by Julie Johnstone
The consonant T
Points This Post: 40
Tasks Completed: 5
Big Book Tickets: 0
Golden Oldies: 0
Total Points: 50
Readerboard Name: JamminJennyTask 15.5 - New Beginnings
The 19th Element by John L. Betcher; I have not read this author before - read 12/22
Points this post: 15
Total points: 200
Books read: 17
Tasks completed: 16
BB tickets: 0
GO tickets: 2
Anja20.4 - Golden Oldies - Creynard's Task: My February Baby
Option 2: Mercutio will be 16 this February.
Read a book that's #1 or #6 in a series.
The Hookup (Moonlight and Motor Oil #1) by Kristen Ashley
POINTS:
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 140
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()
Golden Oldies: 0
Tasks Completed: 8
loafer5.6 - It's Alive!
Read a book found on this list of Best Gothic Books of All Time
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
on page 1 of list (#97)
mmpb: Du bout des doigts 749 pages - claiming "big book" ticket
points: 5
total: 160
BB: 3
GO: 3
tasks completed: 12
Siobhan15.5 - New Beginnings
Read a book by a new-to-you author.
The Gentleman's Captain by Cristal Crowley
(No paper edition, confirmed for length in post 6600 of the ebook thread)
I've never read Cristal Crowley before.
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Maddie O's Task: A Year of Improvements
I chose option 4
Option 4
read a book by a single author whose first and last initials can be found in the word (and dog breed) MALTESE
Good as Gold: A Villainous Love Story by T.J. Land
(No paper edition, confirmed for length in post 6604 of the ebook thread)
TJ Land = Maltese
Points this post: 35
Total points: 260
Big Book Tickets: 1
Golden Oldies Tickets: 2
Tasks Completed: 14
Books Read: 19
10.10 - Goin' on a Safari
Read a book with the main page genre "Travel."
The Penguin Lessons
Approval Post
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Maddie O's Task: A Year of Improvements
Option 3: read a book from the first five pages of the Most Interesting Magic System Listopia.
Sabriel
Found on 1st page
In case of children's genre showing: IL: MG+ on AR Bookfinder
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Barbara ★'s Task: Animal Lover's Unite
Option 4: Circus - Read a book where the author's first and last initial can be found in ACROBAT
Wild Strawberries by Angela Thirkell
Read a book with the main page genre "Travel."
The Penguin Lessons
Approval Post
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Maddie O's Task: A Year of Improvements
Option 3: read a book from the first five pages of the Most Interesting Magic System Listopia.
Sabriel
Found on 1st page
In case of children's genre showing: IL: MG+ on AR Bookfinder
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Barbara ★'s Task: Animal Lover's Unite
Option 4: Circus - Read a book where the author's first and last initial can be found in ACROBAT
Wild Strawberries by Angela Thirkell
BARBARA ★10.4 - It's a Llama, Mama
Everlasting Enchantment - Kathryne Kennedy (black panther) 12/18
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20.4 - Golden Oldies - Creynard's Task: My February Baby
Option 4: Terrier - Tamora Pierce 12/23
BIG BOOK: 584 pages
Help thread Question: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
APPROVAL: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 95
BIG BOOKS: 500+: (1), 750+: (0); 1000+: (0)
20.1 A Year of ImprovementsOption 4: Read a book by a single author whose first and last initials can be found in the word (and dog breed) MALTESE
Portrait of a Murderer by Anne Meredith
Claiming Golden Oldie ticket - published 1934
Points this post = 20
Total points = 110
Big Book tickets = 2
Golden Oldies = 3
hoodoomends5.7 - Power Pets
× A book with a number of pages that includes at least 2 different digits from 1235.
Gente Pobre by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (192 pp)
**I'm claiming a GO ticket (1st published in 1846)**
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Points: 5
GO: 1
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Total
Points: 150
GO: 4
BB: 1
5.2 Go WildRead Death of a Valentine
Set in Scotland
5.10: Born Free - read a book of your choice
Read Playing with Fire
20.5 Bigger is Better
Chose Option 3 - read a book whose page numbers include a 1,9.7 or 3:
read The Eyre Affair 374 p
25.3 Bluemoon's Task: Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Book 1 - Chose Option A - Read Red Queen
with fantasy>magic as a main page genre
Book 2- Chose Option C - An Island Christmas
- word from poem = "Christmas"
30.3 Ava Catherine's Task: Mad Max, My Heart
Book 1- Option 2 - Author's initials in SCHNAUZER
Read Deadly Stillwater 378 p
and
Book 2- Option 3 - main page genre of mystery>crime
read Die Trying 552 p
total pages 930
5.9 - Get It DoneThe Night Rainbow
I used my Want-to-Read shelf. The book has been on it since 06/05/2013.
I listened to the audiobook. The most popular paperback edition has 224 pages.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 100
Coralie5.1 Lassie come Home
Using ‘son’ from Son of Lassie
Jesus' Son: Stories
10.1 What a Zoo
Z in Zable, O in Of, O in arnOld
Scraps of Heaven by Arnold Zable
30.10 By the Numbers
Book 1 Saga, Vol. 6
152 pages
The Stars Are Legion
380 pages
380 is divisible by 1, 2, and 5
152 + 380 = 532 pages
This post 45 points
Total to date 180 points
10.3 - Sir Nils OlavRead a book that was first published between 1972 and 1987 (inclusive) and that was written by a male author.
Murder at the ABA by Isaac Asimov (1976)
Task total=10
Season total=160
Shree30.8 - Sandy's Task: Anagram It
Book 1: Book of my choice
The Necessary Death of Lewis Winter by Malcolm Mackay - pg 352
Book 2 - Read a book with a word of 4+ letters in the title that can be made from the letters in the title of Book 1.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson - NEST - pg 563
**Claiming 1 BB Ticket**
563 + 352 > total 500 page requirement.
Points in Post: 30
BB Tickets in Post: 1
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Total Points: 80
BB Tickets Total: 1
Bookwrm526Task #5.7 - Power Pets
Read a book with a number of pages that includes at least two different digits from 1235. I read Ms. Marvel, Vol. 4: Last Days by G. Willow Wilson (120 pages).
Points this post: 5
Total points so far: 170
Bookwrm526Task #5.4 - Best Laid Plans
Read a book that fits one of the Fall 2017 5, 10 or 15 point tasks. I chose task #5.5, to read a book where the number of pages includes a 0, 1 or 9. I read Ms. Marvel, Vol. 5: Super Famous by G. Willow Wilson (144p).
Points this post: 5
Total points so far: 175
hoodoomends5.9 - Get It Done
× A book that has been on your want-to-read shelf for at least a year.
Eeeee Eee Eeee by Tao Lin
On my to-read shelf since 8/15/2015
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Points: 5
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Total
Points: 155
GO: 4
BB: 1
30.1 – Schatzie’s Task: Animal CrackersOption 1: So read a book with the letters N-A-B-I-S-C-O in the title and/or subtitle.
A Bed of Scorpions
Option 4: Read a book written by an author whose first and last name initials can be found in STOCKING STUFFER.
Scandal in Skibbereen by Sheila Connolly
Points This Task: 30
Total Points: 300
Total Tasks: 10
Golden Oldies:
Big Books: 1
Post #515.8 - World Animal Day
Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love
Page 1 currently #63
Points this post:15
Total Points:95
Books read:7
Tasks Done:6
10.3 - Sir Nils OlavWenn ein Reisender in einer Winternacht by Italo Calvino, first published 1979.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 110
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Maddie O's Task: A Year of ImprovementsOption 3: read a book from the first five pages of the Most Interesting Magic System Listopia.
REQUIRED: Include in your post the page number of the list on which your book is found.
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde found on page 4, #320
30.9 - Jennifer NC's Task: Obsession
Either read two books or read one book that meets a page minimum of at least 500 pages.
Option 4: Read a book with a strong female lead from the following list: 29 Books with Strong Female Protagonists
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, #13 on the list
my copy had 578 pages
Points this Post: 50
Total Points: 95
Books Read: 5
Tasks Completed: 5
Page count: 1597
Readerboard name: D10.3 - Sir Nils Olav
Read a book that was first published between 1972 and 1987 (inclusive) and that was written by a male author.
Murder at the ABA by Isaac Asimov (1976)
Task total=10
Season total=160
Sara G15.9 - Let's Party!
On December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment ended the social experiment of Prohibition. Read a book from this list of books written by, about or influenced by drinking:
Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher
This book is #45 on the Drunken Masters list, on page 1.
30.10 - Brooke TX's Task: By the Numbers
Book 1: Read a book of your choice.
The Man Behind the Bayeux Tapestry: Odo, William the Conqueror's Half-Brother by Trevor Rowley
I read the Kindle edition - the paperback edition is here for reference and has 192 pages.
Book 2: Read a book with a page count that is divisible by each of the digits found in the page count of Book 1 (zeroes excluded).
If the Slipper Fits by Olivia Drake
I read the Kindle edition - the MMPB edition is here for reference and has 341 pages.
192/3 = 64, 192/4 = 48, 192/1 = 192
192 + 341 = 533
Points this post: 45
Total points: 120
loafer20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Barbara ★'s Task: Animal Lover's Unite
Option 1: Zoo
Read a book with any kind of wild animal on the cover
Mr. Fox by Helen Oyeyemi
points: 20
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30.3 - Ava Catherine’s Task: Mad Max; My Heart
Option 2: Schnauzer
>Read a book written by an author whose first and last name initials can be found in the the word SCHNAUZER.
The Blinds by Adam Sternbergh 382 pages
SchnAuzer
Option 5: Travel
Read a book with main page genre travel.
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
mmpb: Into The Wild 205 pages
382 +205 > 500 pages
points: 30
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total: 210
BB: 3
GO: 3
tasks completed: 14
5.3 BanishedThe Baker's Secret by Stephen P. Kiernan
15.4 Endangered Animals
1) Western Lowland Gorilla - The Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi Waxman
The initials AW are in Western Lowland Gorilla
2) Northern Sportive Lemur - Passing Strange by Ellen Klages
The letters PS are in Northern Sportive Lemur
20.2 Rare18 London
2) The Dime by Kathleen Kent
First published in February 2017
20.6 It's Behind You
Option 1 - The Cast - What the Hell Did I Just Read by David Wong
Title has exactly 3 Ts in the title.
Post Total: 60
Grand Total: 60
Completion PostReaderboard Name: Louise
5.5 - Wonders of the Deep
Read a book written by a single author who uses a three-part name: first, middle, last. Spaces determine names. Names with initials may not be used.
Chosen by Denise Grover Swank
Date Read: 24/12/17
Rating: 3*
How It Fits: Author has a three-part name.
Points This Post: 5
Points Claimed: 105
Tasks Completed: 12
Big Book Tickets: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
Books Read: 13
Andy PTask # 10.8 - Here Kitty Kitty
Read a book with one of the top 100 cat names in the title
In the Shadow of the Banyan by Vaddey Ratner Shadow is #4 on Cat Name list
Points this post: 10
Total points: 165
Task 10.3 – Sir Nils Olav Published between 1972-1987 -and- by a MALE author
Published 1980 by Frank W. Abagnale
Catch Me If You Can
I listened to the audio / MMP: Catch Me If You Can
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This Post: 10 points
Total points to date: 105 points
Golden Oldies (pub 1950 or earlier):
Big Books Read: () 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / () 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS:
HINA30.7 -Catherine T's Task: Down the Rabbit Hole -
Book 1: Help Wanted by Allison B. Hanson.
"lolcat (NOUN) (on the Internet) a photograph of a cat accompanied by a humorous caption written typically in a misspelled and grammatically incorrect version of English."
Book 2: The Tycoon's Very Personal Assistant by Heidi Rice.
Very found in title.
Current post:
Points: 30
Golden Oldies: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 210
Total Golden Oldies: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
Post #65.5 - Wonders of the Deep
Fate Book by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Points this post:5
Total Points:100
Books read:8
Tasks Done:7
10.4 - It's a Llama, Mama
I read the kindle edition. The paperback edition has 322 pages.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 120
Anja10.2 - No, It's a Three-Ring Circus
Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Found on first page of the list
POINTS:
Points This Post: 10
Points Total: 150
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()
Golden Oldies: 0
Tasks Completed: 9
SandiCompleted Tasks
5.6 - It's Alive!
A book from the Best Gothic Books of All Time listopia. Book found on page one (at spot #39) of list.
Audio edition I listened to: Metamorphosis
Most popular MMPB edition: La Métamorphose
10.2 - No, It's a Three-Ring Circus
A book from the Circus/Carnival Books listopia. Book found on page one (at spot #5) of list. AR Bookfinder Info: IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 7.0
Kindle edition I read: The Carnivorous Carnival
Mass Market paperback edition: La Fête féroce
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 55
Points Earned this Post: 15
Total Points To Date: 70
Delicious Dee5.2 - Go Wild
Indulgence in Death - set entirely in New York, USA
5.7 - Power Pets
Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies - copy I read had 313pgs, of which 1235 appear in the given year
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Anja's Task: RARE18 London
Dear Aaron - Mariana Zapata - who is on the list of attendees
20.9 - Moderators' Pet - Morgan Faeriesfolly's Task: Bringing Pets and People
Option 3 - The Cupcake Cowboy
25.7 - Wayne's task: My Second Favorite Pastime
Book A - Snowflake Bay - SNOWFLAKE has 9 different letters
Book B - All I Want Is You - Toni Blake - Toni Blake has 9 letters total
Points this Post 75
Total Points 180
Delicious Dee5.5 - Wonders of the Deep
Sweet Venom - Tera Lynn Childs
10.2 - No, It's a Three-Ring Circus
A Living Nightmare - found on pg1 of the list (position 7)
Points this Post 15
Total Points 195
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5.3 - Banished!
Mira's Last Dance
This book was approved for a five point task in post #6602 of the eBook Verification thread
15.4 - Endangered Animals
Option 2: Heirs to Trouble by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller
Both authors' initials are in Chinese Giant Salamander
The first letter of title words are in Leatherback Sea Turtle
This book was approved for length in post #6598 of eBook Verification thread
This post: 20 points
Challenge total points: 105
BB: 0
GO: 0
Tasks completed: 6