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WINTER CHALLENGE 2018
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Nick KY20.8 Diane Whitney’s MembershipRequired.
Option 2. I read The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World by Niall Ferguson, 1st pub’d in November of 2007. I joined GR in November, 2007.
442 pp > required 300
Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 890
Nick KY30.7 TessaVanessa’s New Year, New You
Book 1. Resolution 4: “Self Care” -- All letters in SELF CARE are in title/subtitle. I read Vegan 100: Over 100 Incredible Recipes from Avant-Garde Vegan by Gaz Oakley.
SE from recipES
L from incredibLe
F from From
C from reCipes
A from vegAn
RE from REcipes
Book 2. Resolution 7: “Make New Friends.” Title word “New” -- I read New Mercies by Sandra Dallas.
Points This Post: 30
Total Points So Far: 920
JoanneMITask 5.2 Read a book first published Oct, Nov or Dec
Magician: Master first published Nov. 1982
Points this task 5
Total points 250
Total BB's 5
KATRINA T **Big Book Claim**30.1 – Schatzie’s Task: Gotta love the Hero!
Option 1: Read a book with a mpg of Young Adult.La Belle Sauvage, Philip Pullman 546pp
Option 2: . Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name of an actor who played a hero from this list of movies : Greatest Movie Heroes Only numbers 1 through 50 on the list can be used.
The Cabin at the End of the World, Paul Tremblay (Paul Newman)
Points in this post: 30
G.O: 1
B.B: 3
Total books read: 17
Tasks completed: 14
(5.2/5.4/5.5/5.9/10.2/10.10/15.10/20.3/20.5/20.6/20.8/25.6/......)
Total points: 220
JoanneMITasks 20.1 Read a book that has won a literary award. Any award will do
Ghosts of the Tsunami: Death and Life in Japan’s Disaster Zone This book won The Folio Prize in 2018
Points this task 20
Total points 270
Total BB's 5
JoanneMITask 10.2 Read a book where the main character is an everyday hero
Cutting for Stone -Main character is a Doctor
Claiming 1 BB ticket 541 pages
Points this task 10
Total points 280
BB's this post 1
Total BB's 6
Andy P. Task # 10.9 - Write Me a LetterRead a book write in an epistolary style.
A Broken World: Letters, Diaries and Memories of the Great War by Sebastian Faulks
Points this post: 10
Total points: 855
5.9 Acts of Heroism Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
The main character is serving in the Army.
Points this post :5
Total points: 185
GO TICKETS: 3
Tasks completed: 21
Books read: 21
20.4 - Golden Oldies - Lagullande's Task: Everyday HeroesOPTION 1: Read a book first published between 1863 and 1927
I read an ebook version of Ethan Frome
*** Claiming Golden Oldies Ticket, first published in 1911***
New Points: 20
Total Challenge Points: 620
GO's: 10
5.1 - This and ThatRead a book with This, That, These or Those in the title or subtitle.
This Will Only Hurt a Little
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 5
Total Tasks Completed: 1
5.2 - The Book Flood ComethRead a book FIRST published in October, November or December of any year.
Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You
First published October 2018
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 10
Total Tasks Completed: 2
Total Books Read: 2
5.3 - Learn Your Name in Morse Code DayRead a book with ALL the letters in DOT DASH in the title/subtitle.
Cruising Attitude: Tales of Crashpads, Crew Drama, and Crazy Passengers at 35,000 Feet
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 15
Total Tasks Completed: 3
Total Books Read: 3
5.5 - O? No!Read a book written by a single author who does NOT have an O in his or her name.
Vietnamerica: A Family's Journey by G.B. Tran
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 20
Total Tasks Completed: 4
Total Books Read: 4
5.9 - Acts of HeroismRead a book with a main character or subject who is an active-duty or former member of the armed forces of any nation.
The Silkworm
Main character Cormoran Strike is former British Army, where he served in the the Special Investigation Branch, specifically the Royal Military Police. He is a veteran of the war in Afghanistan where he lost half of his leg in a bomb attack.
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 25
Total Tasks Completed: 5
Total Books Read: 5
10.1 - Holding Out for a HeroRead a book with a main page genre that starts with an H or E or R or O.
The Royal We
Main page genre: Romance
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 35
Total Tasks Completed: 6
Total Books Read: 6
10.2 - Every Day HeroesRead a book with a main character who is an everyday hero.
Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 1: Herr Dr. Tenma
The main character is a doctor.
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 45
Total Tasks Completed: 7
Total Books Read: 7
10.5 - Remembering Stan LeeRead a book first published between 1941 and 1996, inclusive.
Naoki Urasawa's Monster, Volume 2: Surprise Party
First published in 1995
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 55
Total Tasks Completed: 8
Total Books Read: 8
SandyL5.5 - O? No!
Read a book written by a single author who does NOT have an O in his or her name.
Returning Pride by Jill Sanders
no O in author name - Jill Sanders
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Points This Task: 5
Total Points: 850
Tasks Completed: 48
Books Read: 67
Big Book Tickets: 3
Golden Oldies: 2
SandyL5.10 - Book Blitz
Read a book of your choice
Beautiful Bitch by Christina Lauren
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Points This Task: 5
Total Points: 855
Tasks Completed: 49
Books Read: 68
Big Book Tickets: 3
Golden Oldies: 2
SandyL10.5 - Remembering Stan Lee
Read a book first published between 1941 and 1996, inclusive.
Aunt Dimity and the Duke by Nancy Atherton
Originally published in 1994
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Points This Task: 10
Total Points: 865
Tasks Completed: 50
Books Read: 69
Big Book Tickets: 3
Golden Oldies: 2
StaceyNC10.5 - Remembering Stan Lee
In honor of Stan Lee's time at Marvel Comics, read a book first published between 1941 and 1996, inclusive.
Book: Dream Fever
Completed: 1/27/19
Published: 11/1/91
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 415
Tasks Completed: 28
SandyL15.6 - My Personal Hero
Read a NONFICTION biography or autobiography of someone who you consider to be a hero.
The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers: Spiritual Insights from the World's Most Beloved Neighbor by Amy Hollingsworth
I did not grow up watching Mr Rogers and my main exposure to him was through parodies and impression of him by comics. I saw the documentary about him last year and it really changed my opinion, making me realize what a huge inspiration he was for so many children and adults alike. The world could use many more Mr Rogers, and that is my definition of a hero.
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Points This Task: 15
Total Points: 880
Tasks Completed: 51
Books Read: 70
Big Book Tickets: 3
Golden Oldies: 2
SandyL15.9 - Hoodie-Hoo Day!
Read a book with one or more hands showing on its cover
Good Time by Jana Aston
Hand showing on cover
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Points This Task: 15
Total Points: 895
Tasks Completed: 52
Books Read: 71
Big Book Tickets: 3
Golden Oldies: 2
Pamela326515.2 - Winter or Summer?
Book 1: A Midwinter Ball by Heidi Ashworth
Book 2: Summer Holiday“Summer Holiday” by Nancy Campbell Allen - Kindle
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 380
Golden Oldie books this post: 0
Total Golden Oldie books: 1
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
20.6 - Seasoned Reader – Laurah30’s Task: Remembering A Canadian HeroOption 2: Read a book where the letters from the word COURAGE can be found in the title
I read Reconstructing Amelia.
Task points:20
Total Points:335
Books read:24
Coralie30.6 Naming Names
Book 1: Book by author with hero name – Robin
The Willful Princess and the Piebald Prince by Robin Hobb
Book 2 : Book with a title that includes one of the words generated – my list
The Mysterious Commando
The Hot Wizard
The electron Mole
The Macho Guardian
Nimble Condor
Mister Ice Dragonfly
Heavy Cricket
Master Nuclear Gorilla
Deadnite
Optimo
Using the word “cricket” from Heavy Cricket,
The Taliban Cricket Club
Total to date 655 points
Delicious Dee15.8 - Mythological Heroes
Hammered - shelved as mythology by 202ppl as of 22Feb
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 855
Big Book Ticket: 500+ (1)
Laurah305.5 - O? No!
Read a book written by a single author who does NOT have an O in his or her name.
Elevation by Stephen King
Total points - 460
Danibean**Repost to switch book**
5.5 O? No! Read a book written by a single author who does NOT have an O in his or her name.
I read I Still Dream About You by Fannie Flagg
Total Pts: 750
50.1 - Three Fictional Heroes. The three books must total at least 750 pages.Book 1: As the titles of the books in this series all begin with What, When, Why, Where, or Who, read a book with a title that begins with one of these words. Words must match exactly - no variations.
I read When the Lights Go Out by Mary Kubica (336 PGS)
Book 2: read a book by a single author whose Goodreads name has just initials and a last name.
I read The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney (341 PGS)
Book 3: As all these books are historical fiction, read a book with a main page genre of Historical Fiction.
I read At the Water's Edge by Sara Gruen. (348 PGS)
336+341+348 = 1025 > 750
Total Pts: 800
15.7 - Catch Up with the SRC - Read a book from the SRC Group Bookshelf that you have never ready before. I read The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. I never read the book before.
Total Pts: 815
Reposting to add my readerboard name:Erica H.
5.2 - The Book Flood Cometh Read a book FIRST published in October, November or December of any year.
Becoming by Michelle Obama, first published November 13, 2018
Points for this task: 5
Total points: 10
Golden Oldie tickets: 1
Tasks completed: 2
Reposting to specify page of list on which my book appears:Erica H.
10.3- Four-Legged Heroes - Read a book from the Non-Fiction Animal Heroes list.
Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat by David Dosa (2/2), book is on page 1 of the Non-Fiction Animal Heroes list.
Points for this task: 10
Total points: 40
Golden Oldie tickets: 1
Tasks completed: 5
Nick KY25.3 Andy P’s Japan
Book 1. I read Cloak and Spider by David Dalglish, inits in “kiDDieland.”
Book 2. I read Alexander the Great by Philip Freeman. The title word “GREAT” has letters found in “exchanGERATe.”
Cloak… = 110 pp
…Great = 391 pp
Total pp = 501 > required 500
Points This Post: 25
Total Points So Far: 945
PegW20.1 - Most Improved Player - Cordelia's Task: "And the winner is....."
I read The Book Thief
Has won multiple awards to include the Sydney Taylor Book Award for Teen Readers (2007)
Points for this task: 20
Total Points 225
Golden Oldie tickets: 1
Tasks completed: 13
Kim O30.1 – Schatzie’s Task: Gotta love the Hero!
Option 2: Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name of an actor who played a hero from this list of movies : Greatest Movie Heroes .
Parrot and Olivier in America -- #6 - Peter O'Toole
Option 3: Read a book from one of your favorite series (a series you have already started) that features a hero.
The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches -- This book is new to me. It is a series I have read before. This book is #6 in the series.
Points this task: 30
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Cumulative Totals<
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Golden Oldies: 2
trishhartuk20.3 Best Review – TrishhartUK’s Task: Elementary, My Dear Watson
Option 2. Some years ago, the UK’s Daily Telegraph produced a list of 50 crime writers to read before you die. Read any book by one of the authors on the list, which also has the MPG Crime or Mystery (stand-alone or embedded).
The Black Dahlia, James Ellroy
James Ellroy is #6 in the list in the task help thread message 2
It has various Mystery and Crime MPG variants, with the top one being Mystery 803 users.
Points this Task: 20
Books Read: 1
Golden Oldie/Big Book: No
Total Points: 410
Tasks Completed: 25
Golden Oldies: 3
Big Book tickets: 4
5.5 - O? No!Read a book written by a single author who does NOT have an O in his or her name.
by Anita Shreve
I read the kindle edition.
Link to paperback:The Stars Are Fire
* This book was an ARC
POINTS
Points This Post: 5
Points Total: 5/985
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
GO Total:
BB Total:
Tasks Completed: 1
10.2 - Every Day HeroesRead a book with a main character who is an everyday hero
Detective Inspector Kim Stone is a police officer in England
I read the kindle edition. Link to paperback
Blood Lines
* This book was an ARC
POINTS
Points This Post: 10
Points Total: 15/985
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
GO Total:
BB Total:
Tasks Completed: 2
10.8 - Take the Stairs Read a book with 3 or more steps clearly visible on the cover.
Book was approved on message 2 of Help Thread
POINTS
Points This Post: 10
Points Total: 25/985
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
GO Total:
BB Total:
Tasks Completed: 3
15.3 - Songs About HeroesOption 2:
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 the songs and where the initial letters of the author's name can be found in the name of one of the listed artists.
The Traitor's Story
by Kevin Wignall
TTS found in #54 heroeS of The harvesT
K & W found in #44 the floWer Kings
I read the kindle edition. Link to paperback: The Traitor's Story
Book was approved /here/
POINTS
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 40/985
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
GO Total:
BB Total:
Tasks Completed: 4
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Cordelia's Task: "And the winner is....."Read a book that has won a literary award
Agatha Award for best novel 2008
POINTS
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 60/985
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
GO Total:
BB Total:
Tasks Completed: 5
20.4 - Golden Oldies - Lagullande's Task: Everyday HeroesOPTION 2: Read a book that is at least 350 pages long and that was first published in 2007
Published in 2007 / 455 pages
POINTS
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 80/985
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
GO Total:
BB Total:
Tasks Completed: 6
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Babbling C's Task: February BabiesOption 3a. - Read Book #1 in a series.
Book 1 in the Inspector Ramsay series
POINTS
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 100/985
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
GO Total:
BB Total:
Tasks Completed: 7
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Amy FL's Task: Yo, Adrian!Option 3: Read a book written by a single author whose first and last initials are found in SYLVESTER STALLONE.
by Leena Lehtolainen
LL found in staLLone
I read the kindle edition. Link to paperback: Where Have All the Young Girls Gone
* This book was an ARC
POINTS
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 120/985
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
GO Total:
BB Total:
Tasks Completed: 8
Laurah3030.5 - Mazza1's Task: A world of books
My home country is Canada
Book 1. Read a book that is SET IN or WRITTEN BY an author from a country starting with ANY letter of your READERBOARD name.
The Dry by Australian writer Jane Harper is set in Australia.
Book 2. Read a book that is SET IN or WRITTEN BY an author from a country starting with one of the initials of the author of Book 1, including middle initials..
Embers by Sándor Márai who is a Hungarian writer. Published in 1942
Claiming 1 GO tciket
Total GO tickets - 7
Total Points - 490
25.1 - M1nks's Task: What Makes a Good Hero?Option 2. Read a book where the title doesn't contain the word 'A', 'An', 'And' or 'The'
Poison Study
Option 4. Read a book which has the MPG Fantasy
This book has been shelved as "Fantasy" by 1879 users
POINTS
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 145/985
Golden Oldies:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
GO Total:
BB Total:
Tasks Completed: 9
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25.4 - Diana K's Task: Happy 200th Illinois
I chose Options # 1 and #3
Opt 1. Read a novel (fiction) set at least 50% in Illinois.
REQUIRED: If it is not apparent from the description or metadata, please provide a reference for the setting.
The House of Closed Doors by Jane Steen
More than 50% of this book takes place at a fictional institution known as Prairie Haven. The following quote found at Location 544 shows the geographical relationship between Prarie Haven and Waukegan, Ill.
"On the third day, Stepfather informed us that he would be spending two weeks in Prairie Haven and Waukegan...and in Prairie Haven, ten miles inland, he was active on a committee for the relief of the poor."
Opt 3. Read a book by an author born or currently living in Illinois.
The Great Train Robbery by Michael Crichton
According to his GR biography, Michael Crichton was born in Chicago, Ill.
Total Points-730/985
Total Tasks-46/57
Total Golden Oldie Books-(1)
Total Big Books-(2)500+( )750+(),1000+()