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WINTER CHALLENGE 2018
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10.3 Four-Legged HerosUntil Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him by Luis Carlos Montalván
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Points this post: 10
Total Points: 40
Peg W20.9 - Moderators' Pet - Erin NY's Task: Goodreads choice award winners
Read a book that won one of the goodreads choice awards this year that you have not read before.
I read I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer
Winner of the Non-Fiction category.
I had not read this book before.
Points for this task: 20
Total points: 45
Golden Oldie: 0
Big Book: 0
Tasks Completed: 3
REPOSTM1nks
15.1 - 1. The Subtle Knife Strong Heroine series Pg 5
5. The Martian Books with Nerdy, Geeky or Genius Heroes and Heroines Pg 4
Points this post: 15
Total points: 125
Golden Oldie Tickets: 2
Big Book Tickets: 1
M1nks15.2 - 1. Winter 827 Pg
2. A Demon Summer
* I Claim 2 x Big Book Tickets *
Points this post: 15
Total points: 140
Golden Oldie Tickets: 2
Big Book Tickets: 3
M1nks30.1 - 1. The Amber Spyglass 548 Pgs
3. The Letter of Marque - This book is new to me, I have read other books in the series, Aubrey & Maturin
* I Claim 1 x Big Book Ticket *
Points this post: 30
Total points: 170
Golden Oldie Tickets: 2
Big Book Tickets: 4
M1nks30.4 - ‘Lichtmis’ 1. Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley - Agatha Raisin
2. Mary Barton Pub 1848 - Mary Barton
* I Claim 1 x Golden Oldie Ticket *
Points this post: 30
Total points: 200
Golden Oldie Tickets: 3
Big Book Tickets: 4
Mary P20.1 - Most Improved Player - Cordelia's Task: "And the winner is....."
Read a book that has won a literary award.
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning
Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award ( 2011 )
Points this post: 20
Total points: 35
Suzannesea30.2 Amanda A's Task passed to Book Concierge: Feliz Navidad
Option B
Read a book by a single author whose initials are in EYDIE GORME Y LOS PANCHOS
X by Sue Grafton
403 pages
Option C
Read a book with FOOD or FOOD AND DRINK as a main page genre.
The Apprentice: My Life in the Kitchen by Jacques Pépin has an mpg of Food and Drink>Food.
352 pages
Points this post: 30
Total points to date: 95
SandyL20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Diane Whitney's Task: Membership Required
Option 2 - Read a book first published in the same Month AND Year you joined the Seasonal Reading Challenge Group.
I Flipping Love You by Helena Hunting
Joined SRC May 2018 / book first published May 29, 2018
320 pages
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Points This Task: 20
Total Points: 115
Tasks Completed: 9
Books Read: 9
Big Book Tickets: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
SandyL20.10 - Group Reads
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg
Discussion Msg #4
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Points This Task: 20
Total Points: 135
Tasks Completed: 10
Books Read: 10
Big Book Tickets: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
loafer5.8 - Go Short
Read an anthology or collection of at least 3 short stories, novellas, or essays
The Garden Party and Other Stories by Katherine Mansfield
published in 1922 - claiming "golden oldie"
points: 5
total: 75
tasks completed: 8
SandyL25.9 - Brooke TX's Task: Winter Solstice
Book 1: Read a book where the initial letters can be found in THE LONGEST NIGHT.
Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid
loNgeSt nigHt
402 Pages
Book 2: Read a book where the initial letters can be found in THE SHORTEST DAY.
Holiday Royale by Christine Rimmer
the sHoRtest day
224 Pages
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Points This Task: 25
Total Points: 160
Tasks Completed: 11
Books Read: 12
Big Book Tickets: 1
Golden Oldies: 0
Anja5.4 - A Dickens of a Christmas
Read a book with a main page genre of Holiday.
A Mate for the Christmas Dragon by Zoe Chant
Holiday > Christmas 4 users
POINTS:
Points This Post: 5
Points Total: 60
Big Books: 500(0) 750(0) 1000(0)
Golden Oldies: 0
Tasks Completed: 5
Anja25.5 - Tien's Task: 2018 Reading Stats
Option 1: Read a book with a main page genre of Short Stories or Anthologies.
How the Dukes Stole Christmas by Tessa Dare
Anthologies 33 users
Option 3: Read a book that received 5 stars from at least 27 readers.
Luna and the Lie by Mariana Zapata
Recieved 1207 5 star ratings from readers
pages approved here
POINTS:
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 85
Big Books: 500(0) 750(0) 1000(0)
Golden Oldies: 0
Tasks Completed: 6
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM20.6 - Seasoned Reader – Laurah30’s Task: Remembering A Canadian Hero
I chose Option 2. I read Seduction: Sex, Lies, and Stardom in Howard Hughes's Hollywood by Karina Longworth. COU in Seduction, RA in Stardom, and GE in Hughes's.
** Seduction: Sex, Lies, and Stardom in Howard Hughes's Hollywood is 560 pages long, I would like to claim ONE Big Book ticket**
Previous point total: 95
New points this post: 20
Total points: 115
Total tasks completed: 8
GO tickets this post: 0
Total GO: 0
Big Book tickets this post: 1
Total Big Books: 1
Andy PTask # 10.2 - Every Day Heroes
Read a book with a main character who is an everyday hero..
Critical Care: A New Nurse Faces Death, Life, and Everything in Between by Theresa Brown
The main character (and author) is a nurse.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 155
Julia1035.7 - Crimson And Clover
Peril & Prayers
This post: 5 points
Total points: 75
BB: 0
GO: 0
Total tasks completed: 6
Total books read: 6
StaceyNC5.5 - O? No!
Oh no, no O! Read a book written by a single author who does NOT have an O in his or her name.
Book: In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
Completed: 12/17/18
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 90
Tasks Completed: 6
Readerboard name: Michelle in Alaska10.6 - Let's Eat!
Read a book set at least 50% in Alaska.
The Call of the Wild by Jack London (pub. 1903) (172 p.)*
IL: MG - BL: 8.0 - AR Points: 7.0
* I would like to claim a GO ticket for this book, please.
➸ Points: 25
➸ Total Pages: 430
Readerboard name: Michelle in Alaska10.1 - Holding Out for a Hero.
Read a book with a MPG that starts with H, E, R or O.
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (pub. 1937) (112 p.)*
MPG Historical > Historical Fiction.
* I would like to claim a GO ticket for this book, please.
➸ Points: 35
➸ Total Pages: 542
Mod
I read The Reckoning - main character is a WWII veteran (and about 1/3 of the book is set during the war recounting his experiences). From the GR blurb - "Pete Banning was Clanton, Mississippi's favorite son--a decorated World War II hero..."
total points: 140
Janice CA20.5 - February Babies
Option 3B: Author's initials found in "coLlege Student".
The Diary of Selma Lagerlöf by Selma Lagerlöf
***GOLDEN OLDIE, first published in 1932***
+20
total: 30
tasks: 2
books: 2
Amy the book bat15.6 - My Personal Hero
Read a NONFICTION biography or autobiography of someone who you consider to be a hero. REQUIRED: Briefly explain why this person is one of your personal heroes.
The Heart of a Woman
Maya Angelou is a personal hero because she came from nothing and overcame tremendous adversity to make herself a great writer, actor, and all-around amazing woman.
Points this task: 15
Total points: 95
Golden Oldies ticket requests: 0
Big Book ticket requests: 1
Books read: 9
Tasks completed: 8
Task 15.8 - Mythological Heroesread a book with MPG Mythology
The Odyssey
pub in 720BCE - claiming a Golden Oldie
MMPB - The Odyssey - 541p - claiming a BB ticket
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280 points
Danibean20.2 - Darwin Day. Option 1: Read a book whose publication year contains both 5 and 9.
I read L is for Lawless by Sue Grafton. It was first published in 1995.
Danibean30.4 - Shoes, Letters, and Pancakes (In Belgium)
Choose one option and read two books for it.
Option 3: Lichtmis.
Book 1: Read a book written by a woman AND with a woman as a main character.
I read K is for Killer by Sue Grafton. The main character is Kinsey Millhone.
Book 2: Read a book with a main character or author named Maria, Mary, or Marie. No other variations may be used.
I read Every Last Lie by Mary Kubica.
Nick KY10.4 Holy Books a Million! I read Emily Dickinson, Superhero - Vol. 1 by Eric Nixon, # 68, p. 1 of the Super Hero Books list.
Points This Post: 10
Total Points So far: 150
Nick KY10.5 Stan Lee I read In the Miro District and Other Stories by Peter Taylor, 1977.
Points This Post: 10
Total Points So Far: 160
Shawn H.10.1 - Holding Out for a Hero
- main page genre that starts with an H or E or R or O -
Why Religion?: A Personal Story by Elaine Pagels
**Religion is the 3rd genre on main page**
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 10
Big Ticket Books: 0
Golden Oldies: 0
Readerboard Name: AbsurdaOption 2: Read a book that meets both requirements:
Read a book with a title of at least 3 words, where the initial letters of each word can be found in the name of one of these songs. Subtitles should be ignored
AND
Read a single author book, where the initial letters of the author's name can be found in the name of one of the listed artists.
The Raven King: Matthias Corvinus and the Fate of His Lost Library by Marcus Tanner
The Raven King initials (without the subtitle) can be found in song number 5: Kryptonite
Marcus Tanner's initials can be found in Bette Midler from song #11
Points this task: 15
Total Points to date: 25
SALLY M.10.1 Holding Out for a Hero (MPG starts with an H or E or R or O)
MPG Romance (verified)
Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
(I listened to the audiobook & have linked to the MMPB)
Points this post: 10
Total points: 120
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 10
SALLY M.20.1 And the Winner Is...
Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
(I listened to the audiobook & have linked to the MMPB)
Winner of the P.E.A.R.L. (Paranormal Excellence Award for Romantic Literature) for Best Urban Fantasy Romance (2009) and Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award (RT Award) for Urban Fantasy (2009)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 140
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 11
babbling c30.1 – Schatzie’s Task: Gotta love the Hero!
Option 1: Katniss, Flavia de Luce, and Harry Potter are three of my favorite Young Adult heroes. Read a book with a mpg of Young Adult.
Fragments - Audible Fragmentos paperback pg 528 by Dan Wells
Young Adult 523 users
Opt. 3: I have loved so many different literature heroes. It’s hard to pick a favorite. But the ones that stand out the most are the ones from a series. Read a book from one of your favorite series (a series you have already started) that features a hero. This book must be new to you and cannot be #1 in a series.
Changes - Audible Changes - paperback pgs 549 by Jim Butcher
this book is new to me. I've been reading this series all year. The series is the Dresden Files
THIS POST
Points: 30
Completed Tasks: 1
Golden oldies: 0
Total This Season
Points:50/985
Completed Tasks: 3/57
Golden oldies: 0
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Pages read this season: 1,713
Books read this season: 4
MEGAN RAE5.4 - A Dickens of a Christmas
Read a book with a main page genre of Holiday. The genre may be embedded or standalone.
- Completed 17th DecemberHow it fits: MPG Holiday
Points this post: 5
Tasks Completed: 5
Total points: 60
Mod
I read an ARC of Daughter of Moloka'i. I read the kindle ARC, linked to the paperback ARC. Top MPG is Historical>Historical Fiction - matching "H" from Hero.
Total points: 150
ElaineL5.6: Read Aloud
Read a NONFICTION book about literacy, education or reading.
What Great Teachers Do Differently: 17 Things That Matter Most by Todd Whitaker
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 440
Total Tasks Completed: 26
ElaineL20.5: Bigger is Better - Babbling C's Task: February Babies
Option 3 a. Read Book #1 in a series.
Lover, Lover by Liv Olteano Series: Dreamcatchers #1
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 460
Total Tasks Completed: 27
Completion PostTask #5.5 - O? No!
Others by James Herbert read 12/4
504 pages, claiming one BB ticket
Task #10.1 - Holding Out for a Hero
A Protector in the Highlands read 12/1 - MPG Romance
Task #10.2 - Every Day Heroes
The Doctor's Christmas Proposal - read 12/17
Task #10.5 - Remembering Stan Lee
My Cousin Rachel initially published in 1951, read 12/2
Task #15.3 - Songs About Heroes
OPTION 1:
Book 1: The Laughing Corpse - #30 - Particle Man (TLC) - read 12/18
Book 2: The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton - #16 Heroes are Hard to Find by Fleetwood Mac - read 12/17
Task #15.5 - Secret Identity
Roadwork by Richard Bachman - read 12/12 - author is Stephen King, writing under the name of Richard Bachman
Task # 20.1 - Most Improved Player - Cordelia's Task: "And the winner is....."
Watchers read 12/6
Japan Adventure Fiction Association Prize 日本冒険小説協会大賞特別賞 for Best Translated Novel (1993)
claiming a BB ticket - 624 pages
Task #20.3 - Best Review - TrishhartUK: Elementary, My Dear Watson
Option 1: The Last Camel Died at Noon
A STUDY IN SCARLET. - A sTuDy iN sCarLet
Points This Post: 105
Total Points: 105
BB tickets: 2
GO tickets: 0
Task 5.6 - Read AloudRead a nonfiction about education
Educated
Approved in help thread
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285 points
DULCINELLA15.4 - From A to Z
Option 1:
Book 1 - Read a book the title of which begins with "A." All words count, including articles.
AND
Book 2 - Read a book whose author has a "Z" in their name.
Option 2:
Read one book that satisfies both criteria for Option 1.
Anything is Possible
Elizabeth Strout 304 p. 18 december 2018 3 stars Points in this post: 15 points
Total points: 205 points
3 tickets GO
DULCINELLA 20.1 - Most Improved Player - Cordelia's Task: "And the winner is....."
Read a book that has won a literary award. Any award will do - but it MUST BE THE WINNER - NOT a nominee, on the longlist, on the shortlist or a finalist.
Moon Tiger
Penelope Lively 224 p. 16 december 2018 5 starsBooker Prize 1987
Points in this post: 20 points
Total points: 225 points
3 tickets GO
DULCINELLA20.4 - Golden Oldies - Lagullande's Task: Everyday Heroes
OPTION 1: Read a book first published between 1863 and 1927 (this is the Golden Oldies task, after all).
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Jules Verne 13 december 2018 4 stars First published 1869
I claim a GO ticket for this task
Points in this post: 20 points
Total points 245 points
4 tickets GO
25.2 - SandyL's Task: Winter Sports!Option 1 - Read a book written by a single author whose first and last initials are found in ICE HOCKEY.
The Rebel Prince (Moorehawke Trilogy, #3) by Celine Kiernan
author's initials, CK, found in hoCKey
Option 4 - Read a book that has one of the numbers 24, 25, 26 or 27 intact in the number of pages.
Crucifixion Creek (The Belltree Trilogy #1) by Barry Maitland
255 pages
Total this Post: 25
Golden Oldies:
Bigger is Better: 2
Season Total: 255
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Babbling C's Task: February Babies3.a. read Book #1 in a series.
Death by Dumpling (A Noodle Shop Mystery #1) by Vivien Chen
Total this Post: 20
Golden Oldies:
Bigger is Better: 2
Season Total: 275
10.6 - Let's Eat!Read a book set at least 50% in Argentina
I listened to an audio version of Things We Lost in the Fire, the most popular paperback is Las cosas que perdimos en el fuego
From the description: In these wildly imaginative, devilishly daring tales of the macabre, internationally bestselling author Mariana Enriquez brings contemporary Argentina to vibrant life
New Points: 10
Total Challenge Points: 130
GO's's: 3
CaseyW10.10 - Happy Holidays
Read a book by a single author whose first and last initial can be found in HOLIDAY.
The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row, Author Anthony Ray Hinton
Approved in help thread for task.
Points for this task: 10
Total Points: 10
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Pamela32655.9 - Acts of Heroism
Lieutenant Terry's Christmas Fudge by Gerald Lund
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 35
Golden Oldie books this post: 0
Total Golden Oldie books: 1
Big Book Tickets this post:
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Suzannesea20.5 Bigger Is Better
1a. Read a book with 25 found intact in the number of pages.
Sisters First: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life by Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush
256 pages
Points this post: 20
Totalpoints to date: 115
Bluegrass Pam20.5 Bigger is Better - Babbling C's Task: February Babies
3A: #1 in a series
The Face: A Time Code
Points this post: 20
Total points: 45
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