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message 851: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 1059 comments Jonquil

15.9 Public Enemy
genre "crime" on its main book page
Immortal in Death 345 pages 12/21
by J.D. Robb

Points this post: 15
Total points: 490
Books posted: 37
Tasks complete: 26
Goodreads authors this post: 0
Total goodreads authors: 21


message 852: by Jukka (new)

Jukka Särkijärvi (nitessine) | 718 comments JUKKA

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Berls's Task: Back to High School
Chose option 2: book from the Required Reading in High School list. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Found on the list at #3.

Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 75
Books Read: 6


message 853: by Dee (new)

Dee (nushmutty) | 144 comments 25.8 -- Hana C's task: Merry Saturnalia!

•Book One: Read any book of your choice:
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

•Book Two: 2. Read a book found on the Food Related Non Fiction list:
Skinny Bitch by Rory Freedman & Kim Barnouin
This was #35 on the list, first page

This post: #25
Total this season: 25



message 854: by Tammy AZ (new)

Tammy AZ (tammyaz) | 1207 comments 20.9 Stop That Slump

Blood Trail by C.J. Box

Author's Name does not contain any letters in the word SLUMP

30.9 You are an Ironman

4) First Time Winners - A Cold Day in Paradise by Steve Hamilton

***Steve Hamilton is a Goodreads Author

5) Hitting the Wall - Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson

STArted EarLy, Took My Dog

Post Total: 50
Grand Total: 50


message 855: by Sandi (new)

Sandi Barnes | 549 comments Sandi
Completed Tasks

15.1 Returns and Exchanges

Book #1 - Book by same author as a book previously read and rated 4 stars -- previous book Desert Places by Blake Crouch

Kindle edition I read: Locked Doors
Mass Market Paperback: Locked Doors


Book #2 - Found under the "Readers Also Enjoyed" of The Red Church (on November 21st) which I had rated 4 stars

Kindle edition I read: Origin
Most popular Paperback: Origin


25.5 -- Dakimel's task: Lucky Number Twelve

Book #1 -- Using Option A -- "Twelve" in title

Kindle edition I read: Twelve Drummers Drumming
Most popular paperback: Twelve Drummers Drumming: A Mystery


Book #2 -- Using Option B -- Book is by Helen Dunmore and her birthday is December 12th.

Ingo
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 10.0


***Summary***
Previous Points Earned: 75
Points Earned this Post: 40
Total Points To Date: 115


message 856: by Kristin (new)

Kristin Runyon 20.3 Caroling, Caroling

I read River Angel for the word angel in the Christmas carols.

River Angel

Winter Challenge Points: 20

Winter Challenge number of books read: 1


message 857: by Cheri (new)

Cheri (jovali2) Cheri

15.2 - Roman Numerals (Read TWO books whose titles and/or subtitles together contain ALL 7 symbols/letters: I, C, D, L, M, V, X)

I read:
A Jane Austen Education: How Six Novels Taught Me About Love, Friendship, and the Things That Really Matter by William Deresiewicz. Contains D, C, I, X, V, L, M (all seven!)
and
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. Contains C, I, D.

Current Post:
Points: 15

Total for Winter 2014-15:
Points: 90
GR Authors: 2


message 858: by Coralie (new)

Coralie Coralie

5.1 Calliope
Book with genre 'poetry'
Eureka

5.9 Urania
Celestial object in title – 'moon'
The Killing Moon

10.2 A New year and a New Number
Fire in the Blood 152 pages

10.8 Our Friends in Tuxedos
Author's initials in pEnguIn
The Dragonfly Pool by Eva Ibbotson IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 16.0



This post 30 points

Total to date 170 points


message 859: by Teresa Jo (new)

Teresa Jo (teresajo) | 246 comments Teresa Jo

20.3 Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Caroling, Caroling
Christmas song title "Winter Wonderland" matching both words
Winter Wonderland by Belinda Jones

Book must be longer than 250 pages
Read Kindle; Paperback 297 pages; Winter Wonderland

Optional: Christmas music Almost...
Sat by Christmas tree and read after celebrating Christmas with the extended family.

This Post
Points: 20
Goodreads Author: No
Big Books: No

Winter Totals
Total Points: 405 / 1045 (38.75%)
Total Goodreads Authors: 19
Total Big Books: 1



Angel **Book Junkie** 20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 3: Romance on the Main Page
This book is not a Re-Read

Darkest Hour | V.C. Andrews | 400 Pages | ♥♥♥ |

♥ ♥ ♥
This Task
Points: 20
GR Authors: 0
Big Books: (500+): 0 (750+): 0 (1000+): 0
♥ ♥ ♥
Totals:
Total: ★220/1045 ★
GR Authors: 12
Big Books: (500+): 0 (750+): 1 (1000+): 1


message 861: by Angel **Book Junkie** (last edited Dec 21, 2014 07:53PM) (new)

Angel **Book Junkie** 10.2. A New Year and a New Number

Page Numbers Contain digits in 2015 - 512 Pages

Where There's Smoke | Sandra Brown | 512 Pages | ♥♥♥♥ | Big Book Ticket 500+ Pages and GR Author

♥ ♥ ♥
This Task
Points: 10
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: (500+): 1 (750+): 0 (1000+): 0
♥ ♥ ♥
Totals:
Total: ★230/1045 ★
GR Authors: 13
Big Books: (500+): 1 (750+): 1 (1000+): 1


message 862: by Cordelia (new)

Cordelia (anne21) AKC

Task 15.10 - All I want for Christmas is U

Title word begins with letter U

The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann Suzanne Brockmann is a Goodreads author

Points this task: 15
Total points: 115
Goodreads author: 3


message 863: by Angel **Book Junkie** (last edited Dec 21, 2014 09:12PM) (new)

Angel **Book Junkie** 30.7 -- Catherine T's task: Hang the Christmas Stockings with Care

I rolled a 4 and a 1

Option 1: Satsuma 50% a Bright Orange Color Cover
Cover: Cry of an Angel by Richard T. Green

Cry of an Angel | Richard T. Green | 329 Pages | ♥♥♥♥ | GR Author

Option 4: Luxury Item: This Book is Not a Re-Read Any book of my choice that I have wanted to read for a LONG time.

Secrets of the Morning | V.C. Andrews | 416 Pages | ♥♥♥ |

♥ ♥ ♥
This Task
Points: 30
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: (500+): 0 (750+): 0 (1000+): 0
♥ ♥ ♥
Totals:
Total: ★260/1045 ★
GR Authors: 14
Big Books: (500+): 1 (750+): 1 (1000+): 1


message 864: by Chandni (new)

Chandni (chandnin31) | 507 comments CHANDNI

20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jessica PDX's Task: Stop That Slump!

Read ONE book by an author whose name does NOT contain ANY of the letters in SLUMP.

I read Bossypants by Tina Fey.

[POINTS]
This Post: 20
Total Points: 90
Books Read: 5
Completed Tasks: 4
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]


message 865: by Deedee (last edited Dec 29, 2014 10:12AM) (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 30.8 -- Make Your TBR List Say Uncle

Option 2 :: Read a book that has a cover that is at least 75% red.

Ruby Red (Precious Stone Trilogy, #1) by Kerstin Gier
Ruby Red (The Ruby Red Trilogy #1) (2009) by Kerstin Gier; translated from German by Anthea Bell (Hardcover, US Edition, 336 pages)


Option 5 :: GUILTY PLEASURES ::
Read one of your guilty pleasure type books. Anything that might make you wish it was on your e-reader so no one could tell what you’re reading would qualify here.

I get teased that the BBC Doctor Who books are fan fiction. (My reply: fan fiction written by professional, published authors!) This collection of 11 Doctor Who stories included stories written by: Neil Gaiman, Michelle Read, and Eoin Colfer.

Doctor Who 11 Doctors 11 Stories by Eoin Colfer
Doctor Who: 11 Doctors 11 Stories (2013) edited by Eoin Colfer (Paperback, 516 pages)

**** Big Books**** (516) Doctor Who: 11 Doctors 11 Stories

05 + 30 = 35

Tasks Completed: 2
Points for this post: 30
Points thus far: 05 + 30 = 35
Books read: 3
Pages read: 968

Read but not claimed: 6
Goodreads Authors: 0

Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+


message 866: by Mai (new)

Mai (jeanphoenix) | 763 comments Mai
10.5. Older and Wiser

A nonfiction book about something I'd like to learn more about

Feminist Philosophies A-Z by Nancy Arden McHugh

Points this post: 10
Total Points: 135
Tasks Completed: 9
Books Read: 10
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()


message 867: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments ❏ 15.3 Launch A Thousand Ships
Book 1: Chasing The Night (Eve Duncan, #11) by Iris Johansen Chasing The Night by Iris Johansen (Iris)
AND
Book 2: The Paper Moon by Andrea Camilleri The Paper Moon by Andrea Camilleri (Italy)


Total Points = 325


message 868: by Isha (new)

Isha | 224 comments Task #30.4 - Annapoorni's task: Neptune's Neighbourhood

Option A
The Summer He Came Home by Juliana Stone
Read a book with the word "water" or a term for a body of water in its series title - Bad Boys of Crystal Lake #1

Option C
I Love How You Love Me by Bella Andre
I Love How You Love Me (The Sullivans, #13) by Bella Andre - body of water large enough to swim


Points this Post: 30
Totals:
Total Points: 135
Total Tasks Completed: 7
Total Books Read: 9


message 869: by Beth F (new)

Beth F | 669 comments 25.9 -- Pat's task: Narcissus & Echo

Echo, Option A - Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver - On 12/4/14 it was #3 on page 1.

Echo, Option C - Surrender to a Wicked Spy by Celeste Bradley - there are exactly two people on the horse.
Surrender to a Wicked Spy (Royal Four, #2) by Celeste Bradley

Points: 215


message 870: by Mai (new)

Mai (jeanphoenix) | 763 comments Mai
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Angie CA's task: 5+5, 5+10, and 10+10 equals 20!

One book that fits the requirements for two 5-point tasks
Selections:
5.4-Erato - "love" in the title or subtitle
& 5.5-Thalia - Genre "Humor"

Food: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 155
Tasks Completed: 10
Books Read: 11
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()


message 871: by Christopher (new)

Christopher Everest (chriseverest) | 78 comments ChrisEverest

15.9

Public Enemy

Read a book with "Crime" as a genre

The Baker Street Letters by Michael Robertson
The Baker Street Letters

NOT a gra


message 872: by Ms.soule (new)

Ms.soule (mrssoule) Deedee wrote: "Task 30.8 -- Make Your TBR List Say Uncle

Option 2 :: Read a book that has a cover that is at least 75% red.

Ruby Red (Precious Stone Trilogy, #1) by Kerstin Gier
Ruby Red (The Ruby Red Trilogy #1) (2009..."


Totally adding the Doctor Who book to my TBR.


message 873: by Adina (new)

Adina | 97 comments 20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Berls's Task: Back to High School
Option 2 - So for this option pick a book from the Required Reading in High School list. REQUIRED: Include the page and position where the book can be found on the list when you post.

I chose:Animal Farm
Page 1, position 8

Current post:
Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0

Total:
Total Points: 85
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:


message 874: by [deleted user] (new)

25.9 -- Pat's task: Narcissus & Echo

❖ The total number of pages for the two books must be at least 500.
❖ Book must be new to you, no re-reads. Required: State that the books are new to you when you post.
❖ Required: Post the character and options you chose when you post your book.


I chose ---
Narcissus ( the origin of the term narcissism, a fixation with oneself)

Task :
B. Read a book that has the word “I,” “me,” or “my” as a stand-alone word in the title or subtitle.

Is It Just Me?
Is It Just Me? by Miranda Hart
by
Miranda Hart

The word ME in the title .
This is NOT a re-read .
The book has 323 pgs .

C. Read a book that shows exactly one person on the cover. Required: Include the cover when you post.


At Random The Reminiscences of Bennett Cerf by Bennett Cerf
At Random: The Reminiscences of Bennett Cerf
by
Bennett Cerf

This book was also new to me, not a re-read .
It has 320 pgs

Total pgs combined- 643 .


Points this task - 25

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`
Points to date -
130


message 875: by Michele (new)

Michele MIMI MICHELE repost of 532

25.1 BOOK JUNKIE
Option 3-Start a series by a new to you author:Confessions of a Shopaholic CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC BY SOHPIE KINSELLA
THIS A NEW AUTHOR FOR ME

Option 4-Read a book in a series that you have already started:Shopaholic Takes Manhattan SHOPAHOLIC TAKES MANHATTEN BY SOPHIE KINSELLA


Current post:
Points: 25
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0

Total:
Total Points: 55
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:


message 876: by Diane (new)

Diane (didi3023) | -18 comments Didi3023


10.2. A New Year and a New Number
Read a book with the number of pages consisting of digits found in 2015. (510 pages)

The Poet The Poet (Jack McEvoy, #1) by Michael Connelly Michael Connelly

Michael Connelly is a Goodreads Author
I am claiming a big book ticket for 510 pages.

[POINTS]
This Post: 10
Total Points: 25
Total Books Read: 3
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]


message 877: by Lacy (new)

Lacy | 70 comments Lacy Susanne

20.10 Group Reads


Candy Cane Murder by Joanne Fluke, Leslie Meier, Laura Levine
Discussion post #27

Fluke, Meier, and Levine are GRAs.

Total points:155
Books read: 9
Completed Tasks: 8
Pages Read: 2913
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500(0); 750(0); 1000(0)


message 878: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 677 comments HINA

30.3 - Dlmrose's task: Greek Key -

Option 2: Hell, Fire & Freedom by Shannon Callahan. Approval for Length Message 4259
Page 9 Position No. 654 in Best Twists List

Option 3: Entangled with a Texan (Texas Cattleman's Club: The Stolen Baby) by Sara Orwig.
A variation of the word Tangle, approved in help thread.

**Shannon Callahan is goodreads author.**
**Sara Orwig is goodreads author.**



Current post:
Points: 30
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0

Total:
Total Points: 385
Total Goodreads Authors: 22
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:


message 879: by Susan (new)

Susan | 217 comments Susan W.

20.7 Back to High School

When I think of Classical Mythology, I think of all the classics I was assigned to read in high school. Choose ONE option and read a book that fulfills the option.
Required: State which option you chose when you post.

Option 2: Assigned reading. Read a book from the Required Reading in High School List. REQUIRED: Include the page and position where the book can be found on the list when you post.

I read The Giver by Lois Lowry

AR Info: IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 7.0

The book is on the first page at position 21.

** Lois Lowry is a GRA **

Points this post: 20


message 880: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (bookwrm526) | 2106 comments Bookwrm526

Task #20.3 - Caroling, Caroling....

Read ONE book whose TITLE shares a word with the title of one of my favorite Christmas Songs. The word must be 4 or more letters long. The word must match exactly

I matched the song "I'll Be Home for Christmas" using the word HOME and read the book
Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt (*GOODREADS AUTHOR*)

Points this post: 20
Total points: 100
Goodreads authors this post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 3


message 881: by SandyC (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 406 comments **This is a Re-Post**

Sandy MN

20.1 - Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and Janus
Option 2 Historical Fiction - Set in the 19th Century
Bellman & Black by Diane Setterfield

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment

Option 1 - Set in Europe, I live in North America
This is not a re-read
Us by David Nicholls

Total points:110
Total GR Authors:2


message 882: by SandyC (last edited Dec 22, 2014 09:43AM) (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 406 comments Sandy MN

20.8 --Nickels & Dimes - Angie CA's task: 5+5, 5+10, and 10+10 equals 20!

Edge of Eternity by Ken Follett Goodreads Author and Big Book 1098 pages

Fits task 5.2 Clio - Historical Fiction
Fits task 10.9 Get to know the author - interview with Ken Follett on p. 5

Total Points: 130
Total GR authors: 3
Total Big Books: (1) 1000


message 883: by Jonquil (last edited Dec 22, 2014 08:15AM) (new)

Jonquil | 1059 comments Jonquil

30.8 -- Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: Make Your TBR List Say Uncle

Book 1 Option 2 RED ALL OVER This book is about pigeonholing, freedom of thought and access to a broad range of information, I suspect Morgan's uncle would have approved.
red cover
The Filter Bubble How the New Personalized Web Is Changing What We Read and How We Think by Eli Pariser

The Filter Bubble: How the New Personalized Web Is Changing What We Read and How We Think 12/22 304 pages
by Eli Pariser

Book 2 Option 3 DOUBLE RAINBOW main character identifies as lesbian

Dolly Dingle, Lesbian Landlady 256 pages 12/20
by Monica Nolan (Goodreads Author)

Points this post: 30
Total points: 520
Books posted: 39
Tasks complete: 27
Goodreads authors this post: 1
Total goodreads authors: 22


message 884: by Mary (new)

Mary | 575 comments Mary P

25.3 - Mrs.soule's task: Two Types of Tasks

Book A: Netherworld by Kathryn Le Veque. Kathryn Le Veque is a goodreads author.
This book was a download from the Amazon lending library.

Book B: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This book was chosen from https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Points this post: 25
Total points: 50
Goodreads Authors: 3
Total Tasks Completed: 2


message 885: by Erika (new)

Erika Edwards (erikawithak) | 110 comments 15.6 My Way

The Year After A Memoir by Ashley Warner by Ashley Warner 12/21/2014

This is a memoir about the author's sexual assault and healing during the year after. Wonderful book by the way!

Ashley Warner is a Goodreads author.

Current post:
Points: 15
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0

Totals:
Total Points: 150
Total Goodreads Authors: 9
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Tasks Done: 7
Total Books Read: 11


message 886: by Pamela (new)

Pamela (pamela3265) | 952 comments Pamela3265

5.6 - Melpomene

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J K Rowling - #67 on the Causes of Ugly Crying list.

Big Book Ticket - 870 Pages

5.8 – Terpsichore

Sugar Plum Season by Mia Ross - Goodreads Author


Points this post: 10
Total Points: 80
Goodreads Authors this post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Book Tickets this post: 1
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+: 0


message 887: by Jasmine (last edited Dec 22, 2014 09:12AM) (new)

Jasmine (pikakejazz) Marika

15.9 Public Enemy

The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith

(Mystery>Crime listed under the main genre page.)

[POINTS]
This Post: 15
Total Points: 30
Books Read: 2
Completed Tasks: 2
Pages Read: 791
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]


message 888: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8947 comments Delicious Dee

25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old
Option 3 - Fury - 1st book in New Species series, new to me author
Option 4 - Memory in Death - series continuation, not a re-read

Points this Post: 25
Points Total: 315
Goodreads Authors: 17
Big Book Tickets:


message 889: by Deborah (new)

Deborah | 1667 comments Post 3

20.10 - Group Reads

Commented in Post #28
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Candy Cane Murder

Points this post: 20
Total: 35
Books read: 3
Tasks Done:3


message 890: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (jess0702) | 127 comments Jess Philly

Repost

25.9 Pat's task: Narcissus and Echo

I chose Narcissus. Option A is a book with a first person narrator: Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson. The third line of the book shows the first person narrator and says: "I don't know where I am, how I came to be here."

I also read Option C, a book with one person on the cover, and read The Martian by Andy Weir by Andy Weir, which has just the one astronaut on the cover.

Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 40


message 891: by ♞ Pat (new)

♞ Pat Gent | 786 comments Pat

5.9 - Urania

Read a book with the name of a celestial object, defined as a natural object located outside of Earth's atmosphere, in the title or subtitle.
~approved in help thread message #3~

Stardust by Neil Gaiman Stardust
by Neil Gaiman


5.10 - Who's Your Muse?
Read a book of your choice.

Dorothy Must Die (Dorothy Must Die, #1) by Danielle Paige Dorothy Must Die
by Danielle Paige



Points this post : 10
Total Points : 70

Tasks Completed : 6
Books Read This Season : 6
Pages Read This Season : 2345

Good Reads Authors : 3





message 892: by Devon (new)

Devon | 41 comments Devon

30.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Twice the Fun
Roll 1 die and read 2 books that correspond to the number you rolled

I rolled a 4 (4. PUBLICATION YEAR: Read 2 books that were first published in the same year.)

I read Revival by Stephen King and Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine, and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood by William J. Mann, both of which were published in 2014.


message 893: by Nick (new)

Nick (doily) | 3392 comments Nick KY

I would like to move Or Else--Poem/Poems 1968-1971 from 5.10 Who’s Your Muse? and replace it with Burn This by Lanford Wilson. Burn This is only 98 pages, so it is my one allowed book of 80-99 pages in the 5 point categories.

There is no point change for this substitution.

Then,

15.8 Thumb I read Inez by Carlos Fuentes. Thumbs on the cover: Inez by Carlos Fuentes


25.3 Mrs. Soule’s Unlimited & Limited
Book 1. For the “Unlimited Selection” I would like to count Or Else--Poem/Poems 1968-1971 by Robert Penn Warren, moved from 5.10.

Book 2. For the “Limited” selection I read Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, from Mrs. Soule’s 5* list.

Points This Post: 40
Total Points So Far: 210


message 894: by Lacy (new)

Lacy | 70 comments Lacy Susanne

5.7 Polyhymnia

Spirituality as genre on main page

Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life by Tich Naht Hanh


Total points:160

Books read: 10
Completed Tasks: 9
Pages Read: 3217
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500(0); 750(0); 1000(0)


message 895: by Drea (new)

Drea (dreasfreckles) Drea

Task 10.9, Read a book written by an author interviewed by Goodreads

Revival by Stephen King(GR Author)

The interview is found on page 1 of the Author Interviews

Points this post: 10
Total Points: 30
Tasks complete: 2
Books read: 2
GR Authors: 2
Big Books: 0


message 896: by Jonquil (last edited Dec 22, 2014 12:02PM) (new)

Jonquil | 1059 comments Jonquil
25.2 - Andy P's task: Hats Off to Translators

Book 1: Translated from French
Grand Cru Heist Pour qui sonne l'Angélus? 149 pages 12/13

by Jean-Pierre Alaux, Noël Balen, Anne Trager (Goodreads Author) (Translation)

Book 2: Translated from Japanese
The Lake Mizuumi 192 pages 12/22

by Banana Yoshimoto, Michael Emmerich (Translator)

Points this post: 25
Total points: 545
Books posted: 41
Tasks complete: 28
Goodreads authors this post: 1
Total goodreads authors: 23


message 897: by Mindi (last edited Dec 22, 2014 12:13PM) (new)

Mindi (gows33) | 47 comments GLADGIRL

25.4 - Bluemoon's task: EGYPTIAN DEITIES

For this task we will explore Egyptian Mythology. You will choose TWO different options and read a book for EACH. This is a TWO book task.

Option B - For this option read a book with the image of a bird (any bird will do) on the cover.

REQUIRED: If you choose this option include the cover in your post.



Acceptance
By Jeff VanderMeer

Jeff VanderMeer is a Goodreads Author

Option C - For this option read a book that is first in a series that is new to you or resurrect a series that you have been neglecting and read another book in the series. NO REREADS for this option.

REQUIRED: State that the book read for the task is not a reread.

Divergent
By Veronica Roth

This book is not a reread for me.

Veronica Roth is a Goodreads Author

POINTS
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 60
Books Read: 5
Completed Tasks: 3
Pages Read: 341, 487
Total Pages Read: 1,644
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]


message 898: by Berls (new)

Berls 10.1 - A Random Trip Back in Time:
Subtract random number from 2015 and read a book published in that year

My Random number was 7. 2015-7=2008
Magic Burns - Published in 2008
Ilona Andrews is a Goodreads Author

20.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Caroling, Caroling …:
Read a book with a word in it's title matching one of the words in the title of a song listed.

My Life as a White Trash Zombie
Song: White Christmas
Word matching: White
Diana Rowland is a Goodreads Author

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Berls's Task: Back to High School:
Choose One option and read a book fulfilling that option.

Option 1 - Read a book that you read in high school & reread
Jane Eyre- I read this as a Freshman in high school. Graduated in 2002.
It is 507 pages.

Points this post: 50
GRA this post: 2
BB this post: 1

Total points: 50
Total GRA:2
Total BB: 1


message 899: by SamZ (new)

SamZ (samwisezbrown) SAM ID

20.2 - Feminism is For Everybody!
Opt. 3: Pink on the cover: the banner surrounding the words is the most obvious, but the girl's dress and some of the flowers are pink as well.
Beau Crusoe by Carla Kelly by Carla Kelly
*Note: this book has the children's genre but was approved as not a kids book in message #24

Points: 20
Total Points: 60
GR Authors: 0
Big Books: 0


message 900: by SandyC (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 406 comments **Repost**
Sandy MN

20.8 --Nickels & Dimes - Angie CA's task: 5+5, 5+10, and 10+10 equals 20!

Edge of Eternity by Ken Follett Goodreads Author and Big Book 1098 pages

Fits task 5.2 Clio - Historical Fiction
Fits task 10.9 Get to know the author - interview with Ken Follett on p. 5

Total Points: 130
Total GR authors: 3
Total Big Books: (1) 1000


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