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THE FALL/WINTER CHALLENGE (Oct 1 - Dec 31)
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You sound like me, Jen! That's hilarious! :)
Task completed5.6 Because I Said So (Tara’s Task) - Twenties Girl - Sophie Kinsella
Total points 65
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5.6 Because I Said So (Tara’s Task) - Twenties Girl - Sophie Kinsella
Total points 65"
Did you love it?
Ok, so I am slacking big time on this challenge. I am having trouble even coming up with books for this challenge (how can this be with 3 bookshelves filled with unread books???). LOL. Here is my list and the books I have read so far.5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4 The Accidental Mother by Rowan Coleman
5.5 Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
5.6 Love The One You're With by Emily Giffin
5.7 Target Underwear and a Vera Wang Gown by Adena Halpern
5.8 Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
5.9 Sixteen by Various authors
5.10 Scot on the Rocks by Brenda Janowitz
10.1 Climb of Your Life by Chris Stephens. He is our senoir pastor at church.
10.2 Live from NY, It's Lena Sharpe (always wanted to go to NYC)
10.3 Mommywood by Tori Spelling
10.4 Seven Sunny Days by Chris Manby
10.5
10.6
10.7 A Total Waste of Makeup by Kim Gruenfelder
10.8
10.9 Bookends by Jane Green. I want to win the lottery and open up a used bookstore at the beach.
10.10
15.1
15.2
15.3 One for the Money and Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich
15.4
15.5 Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
25.1
25.2
25.3
25.4 Bright Lights, Big Ass by Jen Lancaster, Tales of a Drama Queen by Lee Nichols, and 32AA by Michelle Cunnah
Which leaves me with a big whopping 20 points right now...woohoo!!!! :)
Angela--We have a few of the same books on our lists! :)
Angela- I love Skipping Christmas, such a great book and an easy read.
Stacy wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Task completed5.6 Because I Said So (Tara’s Task) - Twenties Girl - Sophie Kinsella
Total points 65"
Did you love it?"
I really liked it - I was surprised because I didn't like the Shopaholic books so I had written her off, but I'm glad I read this.
Angela wrote: "Ok, so I am slacking big time on this challenge. I am having trouble even coming up with books for this challenge (how can this be with 3 bookshelves filled with unread books???). LOL. Here is m..."Well it's about time! :P
Task Completed15 Point Tasks
15.3 Back to Back: The Pact & The Jinx by Jennifer Sturman
Total Points: 35
Suzanne, I will use you as my guide then to see which books are worth reading...lol...jk.Alicia, I have heard it was a good book. I haven't seen the movie yet either because I like to read the books first.
Courtney, you just hush it, you know I am challenged these days!! :)
Angela wrote: "Suzanne, I will use you as my guide then to see which books are worth reading...lol...jk.Alicia, I have heard it was a good book. I haven't seen the movie yet either because I like to read the..."
I still haven't seen the movie. Just from the commercials it didn't look like it did the book justice, but I may Netflix it this year.
LEADERBOARDAlicia -95
Kristine - 80
Nadia - 65
Melanie - 65
*Jen - 65
Suzanne - 45
*Tara - 40
Courtney - 35
*Stacy - 30
Joanne - 25
Melissa - 20
Angela - 20
Kourtney - 15
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Task Completed15.4 Double the GR Love
I actually finished both of these books last month, but I just read the line in the rules that said that your list can include any books read from October 1, so I added them both!
I absolutely loved both of these books, and recommend them both to anyone who a) just enjoys a good read or b) enjoys chick lit with a twist. After You was a bit depressing, but still a great read. Love and Other... was quite an interesting book that really got me thinking. Check out my Goodreads review on it if your interested! (don't worry, no spoilers!) or you can check out my blog @ Melephantreads.com for a more in depth review...
After You by Julie Buxbaum & Love and Other Natural Disasters by Holly Shumas
Toral Points- 35
Total Books - 5
Task Completed10.7 A Wedding Story
I didn't really like this one... I hope my next book choice redeems this bad read.
Wedding Season by Darcy Cosper
Total Points- 45
Total Books - 6
LEADERBOARDAlicia -85
Kristine - 80
Nadia - 65
Melanie - 65
*Jen - 65
Melissa - 60
Suzanne - 45
*Tara - 40
Courtney - 35
*Stacy - 30
Joanne - 25
Angela - 20
Kourtney - 15
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NEED TO MAKE A CHANGE:I used the first Georgia Nicholsan book for 10.10 Write, Write. I am going to use that book for my ABC'S instead.
So this is my breakdown:
Total Points: 85/325
Books Read: 15/40
Tasks Completed: 9
Task Completed15.2 Sweetest Day is October 17
I loved both of the books I chose for this Challenge! I audio-booked Hotel on the Corner... for this one, and I have to say, I would stay in my car longer than I had to just to hear just one more minute of this story. It is a fictional story which takes place during the Japanese Relocation Act during WWII. It was amazing! Read it if you have a chance!
The next book I read was hilarious! Happy Birthday... was a nonfiction book about growing up in a Korean family. Laugh Out Loud Funny!
I have a couple of days off from work, so I hope to finish some more books! It is also gloomy outside, so it is a perfect warm fireplace, hot chocolate and book day!
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet By Jamie Ford & Happy BirthDAY or Whatever by Annie Choi
Total Points- 60
Total Books - 8
Melissa wrote: "Task Completed15.2 Sweetest Day is October 17
I loved both of the books I chose for this Challenge! I audio-booked Hotel on the Corner... for this one, and I have to say, I would stay in my car ..."
Glad to hear you liked both of those, Melissa - they're both on my TBR list. You're flying through the chalenge!! :)
I posted the Midway Task on Page 1. It's worth 50 points -- go take a look!
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Thanks Jen, I've updated my list.
Oh, no, I'm scared... going to look now and update my list. :)
Task Completed: 5.7 Fashionably Read - The Next Big Thing by Johanna Edwards. The main love interest is a fashion editor at a men's magazine.
I also finished my audiobook of On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God Further Confessions of Georgia Nicolson on Thursday. Cute, but I don't think I can do these back-to-back like I was intending to...a little too much teen angst for me to swallow all at once. So no points for that one, and I may not get any points for that task at all. But I'll definitely finish the series eventually! BTW, I have to recommend the audiobooks of them b/c the narrator is great!
Total Points: 70
Total Books Read: 10
Jen B wrote: "Task Completed: 5.7 Fashionably Read - The Next Big Thing by Johanna Edwards. The main love interest is a fashion editor at a men's magazine.
I also finished my audiobook of [..."
Ooh, I'll have to look into the audiobooks - I think some of the angsty teen stuff is more fun when it's read aloud. I feel the same way - I started that one and it's so funny, but I'm just not in the right mood for them, I guess I'm too old.
Task Completed:5.10 - Club Picks (Oprah' book club)
I read Say Your're One of Them by Uwem Akpan.
Total Points: 70
Total Books: 10
Total tasks: 8
Task Completed10.6. Christmas is December 25th
I just finished this book, and I still have the warm, fuzzy feeling that it left me with. I always enjoy books by Donna VanLiere. I especially enjoyed the twist at the end. I totally didn't see it coming!
The Christmas Secret by Donna VanLiere
Total Points- 70
Total Books - 9
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Total Points: 45
Books Read: 8
Tasks Completed: 4
For the midway task can we read more than one of a word? Like can we have 2 How's and a What? Or does it have to be 3 different ones?
I finished Baby Proof over the weekend (no points yet--I'm using it for the birthstone task). I really liked it. However, now I want to have a baby! haha. I read the book kinda hoping it would make me feel ok about not having kids. I was never really sure if I wanted kids or not, but now that I'm 31 and still single, I'm starting to freak out.
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Don't worry Suzanne! You've got plenty of time! :)
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I'm gonna say it's ok because I don't want anyone to have to run out and purchase books for any task. Like I said before, it's just a way to clean off our bookshelves! :)
Stacy wrote: "Alicia wrote: "For the midway task can we read more than one of a word? Like can we have 2 How's and a What? Or does it have to be 3 different ones?"I'm gonna say it's ok because I don't want a..."
Woohoo I have two "How's" on my shelf that have been there for awhile. Of course this task is about cleaning off shelves but I seem to be going to the library quite often, but I guess that is still better than getting new books.
Suzanne wrote: "I finished Baby Proof over the weekend (no points yet--I'm using it for the birthstone task). I really liked it. However, now I want to have a baby! haha. I read the book kinda hoping it would make..."Suzanne, I am in the same boat! I'm 31 and single and don't have any kids and to be honest I never wanted any. But the other day I saw the cutest baby at my local diner and well it got me to thinking maybe I do want kids and then I began to freak out. What about me? Will I ever get married? Will I ever have kids? and on and on it went. Its totally normal to freak out now and again. It can't be helped when all your friends are smug marrieds and having babies left and right. At least I'm hoping its normal :)
10.10 Write, Write, Write: Knocked Out By My Nunga-Nungas, Louise Rennison: 11/16/09 Was half way through Columbine, and figured I better take a break and read something that would make me laugh. These books crack me up. So far the 2nd one is the best.
Total Points: 95/375
Books Read: 17/43
Tasks Completed: 10
25.3 Feel Young Again: The A-List: 11/01/09, Girls on Film:11/14/09& Blonde Ambition:11/16/09 by Zoey DeanTotal Points: 120/375
Books Read: 18/43
Tasks Completed: 11
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Hey, what about those of us that are divorced and have kids? LOL! :)
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Was half way through Columbine, and figured I better take a break and read something that would make me laugh..."
I know, I love these books!
Hi guys! I promise I'll update the leaderboard soon. I seem to be a curse to computers lately and have killed both my home and work computers, so I'm doing this from my phone which is kinda a pain in the rear! Whenever one of my computers decides to love me again I'll be able to update everything!
Jen B wrote: "Hi guys! I promise I'll update the leaderboard soon. I seem to be a curse to computers lately and have killed both my home and work computers, so I'm doing this from my phone which is kinda a pain ..."In a year I once killed 3 hard drives, don't feel bad. I joke that I have a metal plate in my head because everything electronic I touch seems to die.
Alicia wrote: "25.3 Feel Young Again: The A-List: 11/01/09, Girls on Film:11/14/09& Blonde Ambition:11/16/09 by Zoey DeanDid you like them? I really enjoyed them & an using the next two in a different part of the challenge.
Kristine wrote: "Alicia wrote: "25.3 Feel Young Again: The A-List: 11/01/09, Girls on Film:11/14/09& Blonde Ambition:11/16/09 by Zoey DeanDid you like them? I really enjoyed them & an using the next two in a..."
I did like them. I have read all of the Gossip Girl and It Girl books (I am 14 at heart), and I think the A List is written a little better and the plots are little more developed. I am sure I will finish off this series at some point. I have ignored the princess diaries for a year so I think I will go back to those once this challenge is over.
Task completed - 15.3. Back to Back - The Spellman Files, Curse of the Spellmans, Lisa Lutz
(and I'm reading the 3rd one now, can't help it - I forgot how good these are!)
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5.1 - Every Demon Has His Day by Cara Lockwood (Loved this book!)
Total Points: 50
Books Read: 9
Tasks Completed: 5
Stacy wrote: "Task Completed:5.1 - Every Demon Has His Day by Cara Lockwood (Loved this book!)
Total Points: 50
Books Read: 9
Tasks Completed: 5"
This one looks hilarious, I can't wait to read it!
Task Completed:10 Point Tasks
10.2 Vacation’s All I Ever Wanted (Courtney’s Task):The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks (it's set in Wilmington, NC which I have always wanted to visit after watching Dawson's Creek in middle school!)
Total Points: 45
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5.1 - Every Demon Has His Day by Cara Lockwood (Loved this book!)
Total Points: 50
Books Read: 9
Tasks Completed: 5"
This one looks hilarious, I can't wait to read ..."
It was a different kind of chick lit, that's for sure. You'd think with it being about demons and all that, that it would be scary. But while there were parts that I thought, yeah, that'd be pretty creepy if it were real, it was very comical. There would be times where I would be chuckling and then times where I'm gripping the book because I'm wondering what's going to happen next. Very good read, I definitely recommend it. I can't wait to get the sequel:
Can't Teach an Old Demon New Tricks
LEADERBOARDAlicia - 120
Kristine - 80
Melanie - 80
Nadia - 70
Melissa - 70
*Jen - 70
*Stacy - 50
Suzanne - 45
Courtney - 45
*Tara - 40
Joanne - 25
Angela - 20
Kourtney - 15
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Courtney wrote: "Task Completed:10 Point Tasks
10.2 Vacation’s All I Ever Wanted (Courtney’s Task):The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks (it's set in Wilmington, NC which I have always wanted to visit after watchin..."
Courtney, I love that you want to go to Wilmington so much! :) It's such a cute town with so much to do. It's about a 90 minute drive from here, so it's a quick day trip. Nice in the summertime because we go to get away for the day (or weekend) and relax a little bit. If you ever go, let me know...I'll give you some recommendations on places to go and things to do! :)
5.10 Club Picks (Alicia’s Task): Have A Little Faith, Mitch Albom: 11/19/09 (MCC Book Club)Total Points: 125/375
Books Read: 19/43
Tasks Completed: 12
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Alicia -95
Kristine - 80
Nadia - 65
Melanie - 65
*Jen - 65
Suzanne - 45
*Tara - 40
*Stacy - 30
Joanne - 25
Courtney - 20
Melissa - 20
Kourtney - 15
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