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THE FALL/WINTER CHALLENGE (Oct 1 - Dec 31)
I need to read these books - they sound funny.
They are great, they put you in a silly mood. I may wait to get the movie until I read the rest of the books. I have a feeling I will be slightly disappointed in the movie I just have this voice of Georgia in my head and I don't want the movie to mess with it.
Task completed25.3 Feel Young Again
Knocked Out by My Nunga Nungas | Dancing in My Nuddy Pants | Away Laughing on a Fast Camel
all by Louise Rennison
25 pts.
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25.3 Feel Young Again
Knocked Out by My Nunga Nungas | Dancing in My Nuddy Pants | Away Laughing on a Fast Camel
all by Louise Rennison
25 pts."
LOL! What did you think Suzanne? These books are SO hilarious!
I can't stop reading them!! I am reading Then He Ate My Boy Entrancers right now. I'm so hooked on these books! They are hilarious. I love Georgia and Dave the Laugh.
25.2 Alphabetical Order (Alicia’s Task): Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging: Confessions of Georgia Nicolson, Louise Rennison: 10/07/09 & Being Nikki, Meg Cabot: 10/12/09 & Columbine, Dave Cullen: 12/13/09Total Points: 190/375
Books Read: 25/43
Tasks Completed: 17
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Total Points: 80
Books Read: 13
Tasks Completed: 7
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I know! I'm hoping that by the time the series is all done, she ends up with Dave the Laugh.
Stacy, I am so glad you helped convince me to read these books. They are just too funny!! I can't put them down. I should probably take a little break and read something else though. ha.
LEADERBOARDAlicia - 190
Kristine - 145
Suzanne - 120
Melissa - 110
Melanie - 105
*Jen - 90
*Stacy - 80
Courtney - 75
Nadia - 70
*Tara - 50
Joanne - 25
Angela - 20
Kourtney - 15
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I'm so glad you like them!!!
Task Completed10 Points
10.9-Getting Paid-Breathless-Dean Koontz. One of the characters is a veteranarian. I would love to be one someday.
Total points=60
Task Completed10.9 Getting Paid
I was going to use this for my Christmas Read, but instead I am going to use it for this one- the main character owns a knitting store. That would totally be my dream job! To bad it doesn't pay as well as nursing...
Knit the Season by Kate Jacobs
Total Points- 120
Total Books- 15
Task completed5 points
5.6 Because I Said So (Tara’s Task) - Read a book on another member's “Read” bookshelf on Goodreads because they have suggested it.
Then He Ate My Boy Entrancers by Louise Rennison.
Stacy suggested this series and I love it!!
Task Completed: 15.3: 3. Back to Back – Back in Black & Some Like it Hot – Zoey Dean
Total: 160
LEADERBOARDAlicia - 190
Kristine - 160
Suzanne - 125
Melissa - 120
Melanie - 105
*Jen - 90
*Stacy - 80
Courtney - 75
Nadia - 70
*Tara - 60
Joanne - 25
Angela - 20
Kourtney - 15
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Melissa wrote: "Task Completed10.9 Getting Paid
I was going to use this for my Christmas Read, but instead I am going to use it for this one- the main character owns a knitting store. That would totally be my d..."
Did you like Knit the Season? I put it on my Christmas list.
It seems like I've been reading quite a few books lately that don't fit any tasks, but I finished two today that both do:5.8 Queen of Babble in the Big City by Meg Cabot
This one has Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve in it. I actually liked this one better than the first one, and now I'm really looking forward to finishing the series.
10.6 The Stupidest Angel A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror, Version 2.0 by Christopher Moore. This one has the word Christmas in the title. Very, um, interesting story to say the least. Not that it was bad -- I actually enjoyed it -- it just wasn't really what I had expected. But it's enough to make me want to read another of Christopher Moore's books.
I'm also moving On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God Further Confessions of Georgia Nicolson to 5.6 since so many of you have recommended this series. I enjoy it, but clearly not as much as a lot of you do -- it's humorous, but just alright for me.
That should bring me to...
Total points: 110
Tasks completed:5.9 Finish It Up - I read The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry.
10.3 Yo Momma - I read Jumping Off Swings by Jo Knowles, which I think does involve parenting from a teen-aged mother's perspective and a single mother's perspective.
10.7 A Wedding Story - I read Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (Bella gets married in it and has a wedding so I thought it could count for this task - but not sure if it does)
10.8 Who Won? - I read Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult (was on Amazon's Customer's Top 100 books for 2009 - it's number 49 on the list).
15.3 Back to Back - I read Twilight and New Moon, both by Stephenie Meyer.
15.5 Its Enormous - I read Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer, which has 640 pages.
Total books: 17
Total tasks: 14
Total points: 135
LEADERBOARDAlicia - 190
Kristine - 160
Nadia - 135
Suzanne - 125
Melissa - 120
*Jen - 110
Melanie - 105
*Stacy - 80
Courtney - 75
*Tara - 60
Joanne - 25
Angela - 20
Kourtney - 15
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Tara wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Task Completed10.9 Getting Paid
I was going to use this for my Christmas Read, but instead I am going to use it for this one- the main character owns a knitting store. That would..."
I liked it, it was a quick read. But I haven't read any of her other books yet, so it kinda seems like it picked up where they ended. I would have liked to know more back story. It definitely wasn't a good stand alone book to read.
I have totally lost momentum with this - The Secret History took me forever to finish and I've been flagging since before then, anyway... Hopefully I can finish one or two more parts of the challenge before it's all over, thought!
Melanie wrote: "I have totally lost momentum with this - The Secret History took me forever to finish and I've been flagging since before then, anyway... Hopefully I can finish one or two more parts o..."Melanie, how was The Secret History? I've had that one for a long time, but it's one of those that's really long and has microscopic print, so it looks like it will take me forever to finish. I can't help but put it off!
Just finished another one:25.2 Alphabetical Order (S-T-U)
Swimsuit - James Patterson
This Lullaby - Sarah Dessen
Uglies - Scott Westerfield
I'll have to check my spreadsheet on Monday, but I believe that brings me to 135 points.
Task Completed10.3. Yo Momma!
Between the Holidays and work, I haven't been reading as much as I want to!
I audio booked this one on my way to and form work. It was OK, but at times unbelievable and repetitive. I am going to give one of her other books a try in book form, though. It might be better on a page then listening to it.
Momzillas by Jill Kargman
Total Points- 130
Total Books - 16
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10.3. Yo Momma!
Between the Holidays and work, I haven't been reading as much as I want to!
I audio booked this one on my way to and form work. It was OK, but at times unbelievab..."
I listened to this on audiobook too, but I listened while I was at work. I really liked the book though and found myself trying to keep from reacting (laughing, gasping, etc.) out loud. :)
LEADERBOARDAlicia - 190
Kristine - 160
Nadia - 135
*Jen - 135
Melissa - 130
Suzanne - 125
Melanie - 105
*Stacy - 80
Courtney - 75
*Tara - 60
Joanne - 25
Angela - 20
Kourtney - 15
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I can't find the thread where we talked about the Georgia Nicholson movie "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging" (or if it's even this group) but did any of you watch it yet? I know it was online. According to Netflix it came out on dvd today. Should I get it now, or wait til I'm done reading all the books?
Task Completed25.2. Alphabetical Order -
Loved them all! All very good reads. I recommend Rebecca Wells new book, it was a great story. Jennifer Weiner's new book was very different from her other books! But still very enjoyable. I finished Dinner with Anna Karenina last night when I got home from work, and now I want to read Anna Karenina! Has anyone read it and enjoyed it?
Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner, & (The) Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder by Rebecca Wells, Dinner With Anna Karenina by Gloria Goldreich
Total Points- 155
Total Books - 19
TASk COMPLETED 10 Points
10.5 Thankful- Henry's Sisters-Cathy Lamb-I am thankful that I didn't have the kind of life and family these characters had growing up. They had to go through pretty rough times. Excellent book!!
Total Points=70
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Suzanne, it really only pulls mostly from the first book. You're ok to watch it. I hope you enjoy it!!!!
Ok, so it has been a while but I am still reading! So to catch up this is what I have finished:Lipstick Jungle 5.7
Wedding Girl 10.7
Memory Keepers Daughter 10.8(New York Times Bestseller)
That gives me a total of...50pts :)
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Lipstick Jungle 5.7
Wedding Girl 10.7
Memory Keepers Daughter 10.8(New York Times Bestseller..."
Hey Joanne! Haven't heard from you in a while! :)
LEADERBOARDAlicia - 190
Kristine - 160
Melissa - 155
Nadia - 135
*Jen - 135
Suzanne - 125
Melanie - 105
*Stacy - 80
*Tara - 80
Courtney - 75
Joanne - 50
Angela - 20
Kourtney - 15
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Jen B wrote: "Melanie wrote: "I have totally lost momentum with this - The Secret History took me forever to finish and I've been flagging since before then, anyway... Hopefully I can finish one or ..."I liked it a lot - it was weird and the characters were very.... I don't know what word I want, but maybe old-fashioned? It took me a while to get a sense of when it was set. But the psychology behind it all was interesting and she ended it really well.
Task completed15 pts.
15.3 Slightly Married, Slightly Suburban - Wendy Markham
I don't know why I like these books so much. Tracey kinda annoys me after awhile. I was disappointed that she barely mentioned the wedding in Slightly Married. As for Slightly Suburban, it seemed like the theme of the book was about them moving out and leaving their friends behind...and being fine with that. I know it happens (and I've been there) but it still made me a little sad. Plus, I couldn't help but think--where does that leave me?? If we are all supposed to get married and move on with our lives, leaving our friends behind, what about those of us who are single?? It just made me sad. There is still something I like about this series though, despite all that.
Two tasks completed, hurrah!25.1. OCB - Hardly Working - Betsy Burke (opal) , Hot - Julia Harper (citrine), Been There, Done That - Carols Snow (blue topaz)
10.5. Thanksgiving is November 26th – Keep Your Mouth Shut and Wear Beige - Kathleen Gilles Seidel - because family is central to this book and that's something I'm really thankful for, my family.
Total points: 140
Books read: 16
Tasks completed: 14
Task Completed:15.3: 4. Double the GR Love – Suddenly – Barbara Delinsky/ Jack with a Twist – Brenda Janowitz
Total: 175
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Total Points: 85
Books Read: 14
Tasks Completed: 8
Task Completed50. Who, What, When, Where, How, and Why?
I was surprised by how much I liked these books- I read How to Meet Cute Boys first and really enjoyed it, and then couldn't make up my mind about which other "how" books to read, but I am glad that I stuck with these.
Funny enough- before I even knew what this challenge was going to be, I had picked up my first how book from the library. Only after I read the challenge and go to my bookshelf did I realize that it would fit into this category!
When Autumn Leaves by Amy S. Foster, How to Meet Cute Boys by Deanna Kizis, & How Starbucks Saved My Life by Michael Gates Gill
Total Points- 205
Total Books - 22
Making a change: I Will Always Love You, Cecily Von Ziesgesar was originally in 10.5 for Thanksgiving I am moving that book to OCB task 25.125.1 OCB: I Will Always Love You, Cecily Von Ziesgesar: 12/6/09 ; Citrine: A Fatal Feast, Donald Bain: 11/30/09 Blue: Models Don’t Eat Chocolate Cookies, Erin Dionne 10/09/09
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10.5 Thanksgiving is November 26th:The G-Free Diet: A Gluten Free Survival Guide, Elisabeth, Hasselbeck: 12/15/09 (This month I found out I must go on Gluten and lactose free diet ASAP, I am so thankful for this book for giving hints on how to handle this and make this seem more manageable.)
Total Points: 215/375
Books Read: 26/43
Tasks Completed: 18
5.5 Hispanic Culture: Club Dead, Charlaine Harris: 12/28/09Total Points: 220/375
Books Read: 27/43
Tasks Completed: 19
LEADERBOARDAlicia - 220
Melissa - 205
Kristine - 175
Suzanne - 140
Melanie - 140
Nadia - 135
*Jen - 135
*Stacy - 85
*Tara - 80
Courtney - 75
Joanne - 50
Angela - 20
Kourtney - 15
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Two more days, ladies! If I've messed up on your points, let me know. I'm not sleeping much these days, and trying to add everything up while sleep-deprived is proving difficult!
Task Completed5.8. Ghouls, Turkeys, and Sleighs
I always love a good Christmas read.
The Christmas List by Richard Paul Evans
Total Points- 210
Total Books - 23
Task Completed10.8 Who Won?
I picked this book up not knowing who Glen Beck was. Well I found out quickly that everyone has an opinion about him. I listened to this story mostly while getting my house ready for Christmas Eve festivities and when my friends came by to drop off some Christmas cookies, they saw that I was reading a Christmas book by Glen Beck. They were surprised, and I wondered why. Well, now I know...
I actually really enjoyed this story. The author informs you at the end of the story that parts of it were based in truth- not all of it, but parts of it. I enjoyed the fact that he took something that happened to him when he was a little boy and turned it into an entertaining story.
The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck
Total Points- 220
Total Books - 24
Aargh, I could swear I already posted this, but...another task completed:
10.8 Who Won? (Alicia’s Task) - The Monsters of Templeton -Lauren Groff (this was on a lot of lists this year, including Amazon's top 100)
BTW, I loved this book - def. recommended, it was really well-written and beautiful and had such interesting characters, I love how all the historical stories were woven in and how it all came together at the end.
Total points: 150
Books read: 17
Tasks completed: 15
(I have no idea anymore if this part is exactly right except for the points! LOL)
LEADERBOARDAlicia - 220
Melissa - 220
Kristine - 175
Melanie - 150
Suzanne - 140
Nadia - 135
*Jen - 135
*Stacy - 85
*Tara - 80
Courtney - 75
Joanne - 50
Angela - 20
Kourtney - 15
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Task completed5 pts.
5.3 Vote for Me!
Love the One You're With - Emily Giffin
I didn't always agree with what she was doing and thinking, but I still loved the book.
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