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WINTER CHALLENGE 2014 CT
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Winter 2014 Completed Tasks: Do Not Delete Posts
HINA20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment -
Option 3: The Rogue Hunter by Lynsay Sands.
Romance ~247 Users on main page genre. This book is not a reread for me.
**Lynsay Sands is goodreads author.**
Current post:
Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 405
Total Goodreads Authors: 23
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
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FANDURY20.9 - 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.
A Woman of Consequence by Anna Dean
There is no letter of SLUMP in the author name Anna Dean.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 130
Books Read: 7
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(1)
Jayme(the ghostreader)10.10 A New Blog For the New Year
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
This book was on the linked blog.
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
Big Books: 0
Goodreads Authors: 1: Rainbow Rowell
Task Points: 10
Grand Total: 25
Hana C.
25.8 -- Hana C's task: Merry Saturnalia!
Book One: Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
Book Two:
Option 3: Setting that is primarily extra-terrestrial.
This book is set entirely on a platform that orbits in the upper atmosphere of Saturn.
Doctor Who: The Taking of Chelsea 426 by David Llewellyn
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Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 215
25.8 -- Hana C's task: Merry Saturnalia!
Book One: Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
Book Two:
Option 3: Setting that is primarily extra-terrestrial.
This book is set entirely on a platform that orbits in the upper atmosphere of Saturn.
Doctor Who: The Taking of Chelsea 426 by David Llewellyn
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Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 215
5.3 - EuterpeRead a book with an identifiable musical instrument on the cover.
I read A Visit from the Goon Squad
Claiming one Goodreads Author Ticket (Jennifer Egan).
Points this post: 5
Total points: 10
Tasks complete: 2
Books read: 2
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 1
30.1 - Captain America Girl's task: It’s All Greek to Me…Rolled 1 & 2
Book A - 1 - Everneath by Brodi Ashton (GR Author) - Approved in post 88 in help thread.
Book B - 2 - My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories by Stephanie Perkins (GR Author) - 250 ppl have it shelved as Romance
Points this Post: 30
Points Total: 50
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets:
Task #25.3 Mrs.soule's task: Two Types of TasksBook A: “Wide-open” task.
Source of book: I already owned this book before December 1, 2014.
I read The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun by Gretchen Rubin.
Book B: Read a book from Mrs. Soule's Goodreads five-star shelf.
I read The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.
Ponts this task: 25 points
Total new points so far: 60
Kathy G.15.10 All I Want For Christmas is U
Read a book with a word that starts with "U"
The Careful Use of Compliments by Alexander McCall Smith
link to paperback:
The Careful Use of Compliments
***Claiming Goodreads Author for Alexander McCall Smith***
Total Points- 60
Total Tasks- 4
Goodreads Authors- 4
Big Books- 0
Cait S5.4- Erato
Read a book with the word "love" found intact in the title, subtitle, series title, or author's name.
Where the God of Love Hangs Out by Amy Bloom
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 110
Goodreads Authors: 6
Total Tasks Completed: 9
15.3 Launch A Thousand ShipsRead ONE book that satisfies BOTH Book 1 and Book 2 requirements
Book 1 - Read a book by an author whose name is found on one of these lists
Greek Mythology Names
Roman Mythology Names
Required: State the author's name
Book 2 - Read a book set in a country that surrounds the Mediterranean Sea
Required State the country
I read:
by Irène Nemirovsky.
Irène is found in the Greek Mythology names list and it is set in France, which is a Mediterranean country and can be found in the list.
Book was approved here
POINTS
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 80
GR Author:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
Tasks Completed: 5
GRA Total: 1
BB Total:
Teresa Jo20.7 Shorter is Sweeter - Berls's Task: Back to High School
Option #2:
Required Reading in High School
Page 1, Number 38
Mythology by Edith Hamilton
This Post
Points: 20
Goodreads Author: No
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 485 / 1045 (46.41%)
Total Goodreads Authors: 20
Total Big Books: 1
15.4 Ring in the NewRead ONE book that satisfies BOTH Book 1 and Book 2 requirements.
Book 1 - Read a book first published between March 1, 2014 and February 28, 2015.
Book 2 - Read a book identified on GR as book #1 in a series. (series, #1)
I read
The book was published on March 6, 2014 and is # 1 of the Alex Soong series.
Book was approved here
Claiming GRA ticket for Duncan Jepson
POINTS
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 95
GR Author: √
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
Tasks Completed: 6
GRA Total: 2
BB Total:
Harm NL5.7 Polyhymnia
The Challenge of the Disciplined Life: Christian Reflections on Money, Sex, and Power by Richard J. Foster
This book has "Religion" on its main page.
Becky P30.6- Elizabeth B's Task: Twice the Fun
I rolled a 3- Series
Book 1- A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon ***Diana Gabaldon is a GRA and this is a BB*2 at 980 pgs***
Book 2- An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon ***Diana Gabaldon is a GRA and this is a BB*2 at 864 pgs***
Points this post-30
Total Points-75
Total GRA-7
Total BB-11 500+(), 750+(4), 1000+(1)
Rijuta 20.9 - Stop That Slump!
Landline - Rainbow Rowell
*Claiming Goodreads Author Ticket*
Points for this Post : 20
Total Points : 80
GR Author this post : 1
Total GR Author Points : 2
Big Books Tickets : 0
Sheila25.3 -- Mrs.soule's task: Two Types of Tasks
Book A:
Notorious by Allison Brennan(library book)
AND
Book B:
Smoke and Mirrors by Neil GaimanTotal Points = 460
Task #30.9 -- Delicious Dee's task: You Are An Ironman2. Friendships:
Kissin' Tell by Lorelei James
Book is #13 of a series Friend's review - rated 4 stars
3. Sense of Anticipation:
Wild Card by Lora Leigh
Book is #1 of a series
Points this Post: 30
Totals:
Total Points: 180
Total Tasks Completed: 10
Total Books Read: 13
****Reposted for Task 20.6*****20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Erika’s Task: Feminism is for Everybody!
Option 3: Read a book with a pink object (this includes text) on the cover
The Lost Girl by Sangu Mandanna **Goodreads Author** 390 pgs
Pink lips and text
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20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 1: Far Abroad – Read a book set on a different continent(s) than the one you are currently residing in.
The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman by Denis Thériault 128 pgs
The book is set in North America (Canada) and I live in Europe.
This book is not a re-read for me.
THIS POST:
Points: 40
Tasks Completed: 2
Pages: 518
Books: 2
GRA Tickets: 1
BB Tickets: [500+:0][750+:0][1000+:0]
TOTAL THIS SEASON:
Points: 115
Tasks Completed: 7
Pages: 2376
Books: 8
GRA Tickets: 7
BB Tickets: [500+:1][750+:0][1000+:0]
20.7 - Shorter is SweeterFor this task I used option 3 and I chose the 2009 adult fiction series winner: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins.
Summary
Points this post: 20
Total points: 20
Total Goodreads Authors: 0
Total Pages read: 405
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
MeeraRe-posting with changes in bold with stars
25.4 - Bluemoon's task: EGYPTIAN DEITIES
C. THE GOD OSIRIS -
resurrected a series **not a re-read**
Hidden Prey by John Sandford
D. THE GODESS ISIS -
The Prisoner of Heaven by Carlos Ruiz Zafón **not a re-read**
25.9 -- Pat's task: Narcissus & Echo
A. Read a book that is written in first person.
**In the End Demitria Lunetta
- new to me
-first line to indicate 1st person: "I long for the comfort of night"**
B. Read a book that shows exactly one person on the cover.
**Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews
-new to me
There is only one person on the cover **30.7 -- Catherine T's task: Hang the Christmas Stockings with Care
Rolled 3 & 4
Option 3. Chocolate: The Ways of White Folks by Langston Hughes**new to me**
Option 4.Luxury item: The Vault by Ruth Rendell **new to me**
MeeraPreviously posted as message 1058. Changed book and option for the task
25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old
Option 1: Read a new-to-you book (not a reread) by an author that you have read before.
To Dwell in Darkness by Deborah Crombie.New to me book. Previously read The Sound of Broken Glass by Deborah Crombie
Option 2: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
Murder as a Fine Artby David Morrell The author is new to me
Points This Post:25
15.10: All I Want for Christmas is UDavid and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell
Points this post: 15
Total points: 215
Goodreads Authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
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Big Books - 750+:
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20.2: Feminism is for EverybodyOption One: Genre Feminism
Expecting Better: How to Fight the Pregnancy Establishment with Facts by Emily Oster
Points this post: 20
Total points: 235
Goodreads Authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books - 500+:
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REPOST OF 834 (TO ADD LINK FOR 15.9) of REPOST OF 833 - TO CORRECT READERBOARD NAME - UPDATED TOTALS ARE IN 835READERBOARD NAME: SCOOTER & SIAM
message by Susan:
15.9 Public Enemy -- Read a book with crime as genre on main page
Finished Blood WorkBlood Work by Michael ConnellyMichael Connelly - Goodreads Author
This Post: 15
Total: 15
Tasks: 1
GRA: 1
Big Books: 0
Scooter & Siam 5.10 Muse Take your favorite muse out to play by reading a book of your choice.
Vanish
This Post: 5
Total: 25
Tasks 3
GRA: 1
Big Books:1
20.4: The College YearsOption 2: Non-fiction book with Economics as a main page genre
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
Points this post: 20
Total points: 255
Goodreads Authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
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10.7: You Can Do it!Main page genre: health
Year of No Sugar by Eve O. Schaub
Points this post: 10
Total points: 265
Goodreads Authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
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10.10 A New Blog for a New YearReviewed by Blogging for a Good Book
Hand to Mouth: Living in Bootstrap America by Linda Tirado
link to review:
https://bfgb.wordpress.com/2014/11/10...
Link to review : Points this post: 10
Total points: 275
Goodreads Authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books - 500+:
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Big Books - 1000+:
25.1 New and old Rooms Lauren Oliver, new book by old author, books read by Oliver Delirium
The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Cafe Mary Simses , new book by new author
Task points 25
Total points 215
30.1 Captain America Girl's Task: It's All Greek To MeDiced Rolled: 5 & 6
5. Mr. Mercedes
6.
Task Points: 30
Total Points: 65
Goodreads Author: 1
Andy P.Task # 25.9 -- Pat's task: Narcissus & Echo
Narcissus
A. Read a book that is written in first person
by Lee GoodmanFirst sentence of the book "I don't honestly expect to find a body."C. Read a book that shows exactly one person on the cover.
by Chris PavoneBook cover approved herePoints this post: 25
Total points: 200
5.3 - Euterpe: Repost to Add Book CoverRead a book with an identifiable musical instrument on the cover.
I read:
Claiming one Goodreads Author Ticket (Jennifer Egan).
Points this post: 5
Total points: 10
Tasks complete: 2
Books read: 2
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 1
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Angie CA's task: 5+5, 5+10, and 10+10 equals 20!Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence by Joseph J. Ellis
Fits: 5.2 - Clio: Read a book with the genre "History" or "Historical Fiction" on its main page.
Fits: 10.5. Older and Wiser: Read a nonfiction book that makes you wiser by giving you more information about something you would like to know more about. (***I wanted to know more about the Revolutionary War***)
Task: 20
Total: 220
Pamela326510.9. Get to Know the Author
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell - Author's interview found on page 6.
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Erika’s Task: Feminism is for Everybody!
Option 3:
by Mary Balogh - Bare-chested man on front cover20.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Caroling, Caroling …
by Rhonda Gibson (Goodreads Author) - Song: White Christmas - Word: Christmas30.8 -- Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: Make Your TBR List Say Uncle
Option 5 Guilty Pleasures:
by Lacy Williams (Goodreads Author) - I love fluffy romance Christmas novels.Option 6 As You Wish:
by Angie Sage - Featuring Queen EtheldreddaBig Book - 545 pages
Physik
Sage, Angie
AR Quiz No. 114723 EN Fiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 17.0
Accelerated Reader Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP, VP
Points this post: 80
Total Points: 160
Goodreads Authors this post: 2
Total Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Book Tickets this post: 1
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+: 0
First task is a repost because I left out some info the first time: 20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
read a non-fiction parenting self help book
Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick GR AUTHOR
This book was approved in the "not really for kids" thread at https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
This book is not a re-read for me.
25.4 - Bluemoon's task: EGYPTIAN DEITIES
B.For this option read a book with the image of a bird (any bird will do) on the cover.
by Levi Stack (GR AUTHOR)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.
The Bone Season bySamantha Shannon (GR AUTHOR)
This book is not a re-read for me.
Points this post: 45
Total points: 65
GR Authors: 4
Jasmiina F15.8 Under My Thumb:
Read a book that has a human hand on the cover that shows a thumb.
Syntipukki by Joyce Carol Oates.
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 120
GR Authors this post: 0
Total GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 1
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
NicoleS20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 1:Read a book set on a different continent(s) than the one you are currently residing in.
The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
I live in the US, the book is set in Amsterdam.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 85
GR Authors this post: 0
Total GR Authors: 7
Teresa Jo20.4 Author! Author! - Gea's task: The College Years
Option #3: Characters in college
Help thread (Approved in post #2)
Commencement by J. Courtney Sullivan
Goodreads Author: J. Courtney Sullivan
This Post
Points: 20
Goodreads Author: Yes
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 505 / 1045 (48.32%)
Total Goodreads Authors: 21
Total Big Books: 1
Katie K25.4 Egyptian Deities
Option A: If I Fall, If I Die
Michael Christie is a Goodreads Author.
Option C Authority is book 2 of the Area X Trilogy (the first of which I read several months ago.) It is not a reread.
Jeff Vandermeer is a Goodreads Author.
POINTS
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 80
Books Read: 6
GR Author: 3
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 2
ADAMBONGO5.6 - Melpomene
Read a book on the "Causes of Ugly Crying" List
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 32.0
*Found on Page 3, #285*
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 20
Total Tasks Completed: 3
Total Books Read This Challenge: 3
Readerboard Name: StephanieB10.5 Older and Wiser (nonfiction book, subject I want to know more about)
Without You, There Is No Us: My Time with the Sons of North Korea's Elite by Suki Kim GOODREADS AUTHOR
North Korea is such a fascinating place, with so much mystery surrounding it. As a hot topic in the news right now, I wanted to read a nonfiction book that explored the people of North Korea a bit more closely than a news broadcast.
10.8. Our Friends in Tuxedos (author has letters in Penguin)
Crazy Salad: Some Things About Women by Nora Ephron
15.10 All I Want for Christmas Is U (U in the title or subtitle)
An Untamed State by Roxane Gay GOODREADS AUTHOR
20.10 Group Reads
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein GOODREADS AUTHOR
I posted about this read here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... (Page 1, message 29)
Points this post: 55
Total Points: 105
GR Authors this post: 3
Total GR Authors: 4
Jayme(the ghostreader) 10.10 A Blog For the New Year
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
This book was on the linked blog.
Link to Review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
Big Books: 0
Goodreads Authors: 1: Rainbow Rowell
Task Points: 10
Grand Total: 25
5.7 - Genre "Inspirational" Burning Sky
Lori Benton is a GRA for 1 ticket.
25.6
Option A: Author’s initials in “LET IT SNOW”
Prince of Annwn by Evangeline Walton
Option D: Individual dressed for winter
New points this post: 30
Total w/this post: 770
GRA tickets this post:1
Total w/this post: 26
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total w/this post: 3
Total tasks completed:39
Total books claimed: 59
Post #1117
15.9 Public EnemyRead a book with the genre "crime" on its main book page.
Through a Glass, Deadly by Sarah Atwell
Totals for Challenge
Points this task: 15
Total Points: 210
Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
Shawn H. 30.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Twice the Fun
*I rolled a 2 - Authors name*
1. The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell
**Claiming Big Ticket Book - 624 pages**
2. Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
***Both books written by a David***
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 30
GR Authors: 0
Big Ticket Books: 1
5.2 - Historical fictionThe Book of Life by Deborah Harkness (GRA)
*claiming one GRA ticket*
592 pages
*claiming one BB ticket*
10.3. National Days
875 grammaa: Pirpanan tarina
The book is set in Finland, the setting was approved in task help thread message #29
Points this task: 15
Total points: 35
Total BB Tickets: 2
Total GRA Tickets: 2
Total Books: 4
5.5 - ThaliaDecked with Holly by Marni Bates (GR Author)
5.8 - Terpsichore
A Fool's Gold Christmas by Susan Mallery (GR Author)
15.6 - My Way
Yes Please by Amy Poehler
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and Janus
Option 1: Door on cover
by Elin Hilderbrand (GR Author)20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Erika’s Task: Feminism is for Everybody!
Option 3: Bare-chested man on cover
by Jaci Burton (GR Author)20.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Caroling, Caroling …
Song: Santa Baby - word matched in title is Baby
Baby, It's Cold Outside by Jennifer Probst (GR Author)
***Big Book Ticket***
20.4 - Author! Author! - Gea's task: The College Years
Option 3: Main characters are in college
In the Band by Jean Haus (GR Author)
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jessica PDX's Task: Stop That Slump!
Not Quite Dating by Catherine Bybee (GR Author)
25.3 -- Mrs.soule's task: Two Types of Tasks
Book A: Library ebook
Midnight Promises by Sherryl Woods
Book B: Mrs. Soule's five-star shelf
Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis (GR Author)
25.6 -- Pamela3265's task: Let It Snow!
Option A: "Let it snow"
Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh (GR Author)
Option C: "As long as you love me so..."
A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare (GR Author)
30.4 - Annapoorni's task: Neptune's Neighborhood
Option B: One Potion in the Grave by Heather Blake
Option C: Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz (GR Author)
Points this Post: 205
Total Points: 205
GR Authors: 11
Big Book Tickets: 1
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Points this post: 15
Total Points: 15/1045
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
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