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WINTER CHALLENGE 2014 CT
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Winter 2014 Completed Tasks: Do Not Delete Posts
25.6 -- Pamela3265's task: Let It Snow!Option C, romance: Vintage by Susan Gloss
Option D, someone dressed for winter on the cover: Heroes Are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Points this post: 25
Total points: 205
10.10. A New Blog for a New YearCastle Waiting, Vol. 1 by Linda Medley and Jane Yolen (GRA)
https://bfgb.wordpress.com/2010/04/07...
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 115
Goodreads Authors this post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 2
Kristi CO20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jessica PDX's Task: Stop That Slump!
The Leaving of Things by Jay Antani
Jay Antani is a Goodreads author
Points this post: 20
Total points: 100
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 6
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
ASHLEY V25.5 -- Dakimel's task: Lucky Number Twelve
Option A: Celebrate the number 12! Read a book with the word “twelve” or “dozen” in the title/subtitle, or that is 12th in a series according to its listing on GR. Plurals are acceptable, and the word can be alpha or numeric, cardinal or ordinal.
The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis
**Ayana Mathis is a Goodreads Author**
Option D: There are 12 signs of the Chinese Zodiac, each represented by an animal. (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.) Find YOUR Chinese Zodiac sign and read a book with the corresponding animal on the cover.
REQUIRED: Name your sign, and include the cover of the book when you claim your task.
104 Horses: A Memoir of Farm and Family, Africa and ExileMandy Retzlaff
My Chinese Zodiac sign is the Horse.
CURRENT POST
Points: 25
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 60
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Big Book Tickets:
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Big Books - 1000+:
Andy P.Task # 30.1 - Captain America Girl's task: It’s All Greek to Me…
I rolled a 3 and a 5
3. Prometheus Read a book with fire on the cover
by Lisa Gardner. Book approved here5: Medusa Read a book with horror as main entry on the main page
by Chelsea Cain Horror as main entry on main page (37 users)Points this post: 30
Total points: 300
READ60Task 25.1- Book Junkie: New and Old
new to you book: Revival by Stephen KingRevival
name of older book: The girl who loved Tom Gordan by Stephan KingThe Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
Option 2: New to me author
Peter John who wrote Dead MediumDead Medium
points this post: 25
Total Points: 30
20.6 – Deployment I chose option 2 for this task (a book with one of the main characters being a parent). I read The Best of Me by Nicolas Sparks. One of the main characters is the mother of three children. This is initially not the main point of the book, but it is essential for the final part.
- Nicolas Sparks is a Goodreads Author
Summary
Points this post: 20
Total points: 60
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Pages read: 1065
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
TracyN30.1 - Captain America Girl's task: It’s All Greek to Me…
I rolled a 1 and a 3
1 - Read a retelling of the Hades/Persephone myth
Cobweb Bride by Vera Nazarian
3: Prometheus-Read a book with fire on the cover.
Submergence
by JM LegardVera Nazarian is a goodreads author.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 340
Kimber10.9 Get To Know The Author
China Dolls by Lisa See (Goodreads Author)
*Author Interview found on page 6
This task: 10 points
# tasks completed to date: 9
GRA: 7
Total: 140
Didi30235.5 Thalia
Read a book with the genre "Humor," "Comedy," or "Funny"
Zombies and Calculus
Colin Adams[POINTS]
This Post: 5
Total Points: 30
Total Books Read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Task # 30.2 – Hina’s task – Homer’s OdysseyNEVER MIND - book didn't meet page count
5.1 - Calliope
Read a book with the genre "Poetry" on its main page:
Paradise Lost by John Milton
This post: 5
Total this season: 75
Jenn Cavanaugh5.9 Urania – Celestial Object (Sun) in Title
I read Half of a Yellow Sun
20.1 January and Janus – Option 2: Historical Fiction
I read The Cure for Dreaming set in the year 1900
*** Cat Winters = GRA ***
20.7 Back to High School – Option 3: The Best YA
I read Prodigy from the Best YA fantasy books of 2013 list: https://www.goodreads.com/choiceaward...
*** Marie Lu = GRA ***
This Post
Points This Post: 45
Tasks Completed: 3
GRA Tickets: 2
BB Tickets: 0
Total This Season
Points: 80
Tasks Completed: 6
GRA Tickets: 3
BB Tickets: 1 x 500+
Christine V20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Berls's Task: Back to High School
Option 2
The Count of Monte Cristo - I read this unabridged audio edition, Whispersynced with unabridged Kindle edition. Link to Paperback is here. (No unabridged English MMP available.)
Paperback established 1276 pages - ***Claiming 1000+ Big Book Ticket***
This book is currently found on Page 2 of the "Required Reading in High School List" at #102.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 155
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 9
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=1
Kristi CO25.3 -- Mrs.soule's task: Two Types of Tasks
Book A: borrowed from a friend
Saga, Volume 2 by Brian K. Vaughan
Book B: Mrs.soule's 5-star shelf
Saga, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan
(Graphic novels are allowed for this task, and I verified in the help topic)
Points this post: 25
Total points: 125
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 8
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
30.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Twice the FunI rolled the number 4.
The Calling by James Frey
Talon by Julie Kagawa (Goodreads author)
Both published in 2014.
Points for this post: 30
Total points: 50
Goodreads authors this post: 1
Total Goodreads authors: 1
HINA15.5 California Dreamin' - Read a book set primarily (at least 50%) in California.
Bargaining for King's Baby by Maureen Child.
Set primarily in California.
**Maureen Child is a goodreads author.**
Current post:
Points: 15
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 520
Total Goodreads Authors: 28
Total Big Book Tickets:
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Big Books - 750+:
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Cait S20.6- Deployment
Pick ONE option and read a book that fits its criteria.
Option 3: Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Ror this option read a book with the genre "Romance" on the goodread’s main page.
Fast Forward by Juliet Madison **Juliet Madison is a Goodreads Author**
This book was not a re-read for me.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 190
Goodreads Authors: 11
Total Tasks Completed: 14
BEKKA - 20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: DeploymentOption 1: For this task, I read “
” by Jojo Moyes since it is set in the UK (Europe) and I live in the USA (North America). This book is NOT a reread for me. Also, Jojo Moyes is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for that.
Here’s the summary:
Points Earned this Challenge: 20
Total Points Earned to Date: 100
Pages Read this Challenge: 368
Total Pages Read to Date: 2090
Books Read this Challenge: 1
Total Books Read: 6
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets: 500( 1 ), 750(), 1000()
30.3 - Dlmrose's task: Greek Key: Read two books using two different options. Required: I chose options 2 and 3
Option 2: Read a book from the list Best Twists: Required: This book is on page 1, #69
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 12.0
Option 3: Read a book with one of these words in the title or subtitle: labyrinth, maze, jungle, snarl, tangle, warren.
A Maze Me: Poems for Girls by Naomi Shihab Nye
IL: MG+
Task: 30
Total: 380
Oma12295.1 - Calliope
Read a book with the genre "Poetry" on its main page. The genre may be stand alone or embedded.
Poisoned Apples: Poems for You, My Pretty by Christine Heppermann
Claiming Christine Heppermann as GR author
Total Points- 150/1045
Number of Tasks Completed 9/59
Number of GR authors-(5)
Number of Big Books- 500 pages () 750+pages (1)
15.8 - Under My Thumb: Read a book that has a human hand on the cover that shows a thumb. The Duchess War
by Courtney Milan **GRACover approved in help thread, message 35.
Points this post: 15
GRA this post: 1
Total Points: 105
Total GRA: 3
ASHLEY V20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Angie CA's task: 5+5, 5+10, and 10+10 equals 20!
Read ONE book that fits the requirements for two of this season's 5- or 10-point tasks (excluding 5.10).
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
This book matches the requirements for:
Task 5.2 - History genre
Task 5.6 - #47 on page 1 of the Causes of Ugly Crying list
CURRENT POST
Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 80
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Big Book Tickets:
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Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
TracyN30.4 - Annapoorni's task: Neptune's Neighbourhood
Option A: Word Water in title.
The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve
Option C: a body of water large enough to swim in on the cover.
The Cove
by Ron RashAnita Shreve is a goodreads author.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 370
RedsCat20.6 Deployment
Option 1: Far Abroad. I live in the US, the book is set in Ireland.
Dark Witch
*not a re-read*
Points This Post: 20
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total for Winter Challenge:
Total Points: 105
Total Goodreads Authors: 4
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Teresa Jo15.8 Under My Thumb
Picture of a thumb on the cover
Book approved in Post #91
by J.R.R. Tolkien
This Post
Points: 15
Goodreads Author: No
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 610 / 1045 (58.37%)
Total Goodreads Authors: 23
Total Big Books: 1
Jonquil 5.4 - Erato
the word "love" found intact in the title
Must Love Lycans 292 pages 1/4
by Michele Bardsley (Goodreads Author)
Points this post: 5
Total points: 800
Books posted: 59
Tasks complete: 42
Goodreads authors this post: 1
Total goodreads authors: 33
NicoleKukral5.2
Read a book that has "History" or "Historical Fiction" listed on its main page.
I read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer.
Points this post: 5
15.9 Public EnemyOne Foot in Eden by Ron Rash has the genre "crime" on its main page.
20.6 Deployment
I live in North America. The setting for this book is England in Europe.
Offshore: A Novel by Penelope Fitzgerald.
25.8 Merry Saturnalia
Book 1 (book of my choice): The Invention of WingsThe Invention of Wings
by Sue Monk Kidd
Sue Monk Kidd is a Goodreads author.
Book 2, Option 1, Winter landscape with snow:
A Quilt for Christmas by Sandra Dallas.Points this post: 60
Total points: 85
Goodreads authors: 1
Carly20.1 -- Most Improved Player -- Bea's task: January and Janus
Option 2: The Girl is Murder by Kathryn Miller Haines
The Girl is Murder is a historical fiction book that is set in 1942.
Kathryn Miller Haines is a GoodReads Author.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 35
Books Read: 2
Completed Tasks: 2
Tasks in Progress: 1
Pages Read: 654
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Kait10.6 - Better Check that Gift Horse's Mouth!
A book with the main page genre "espionage" or "spy thriller."
Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy by Ally Carter -- Spy Thriller > Espionage on main page with 212 users
Ally Carter is a GR Author.
Points This Post: 10
GR Authors This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Points: 110
Total GR Authors: 11
Total Big Book Tickets: 3
SAM ID25.1 - New and Old
Opt. 1: Read a book that is new to you by a previously read author.
The Bride by Julie Garwood
*I have previously read For the Roses by Julie Garwood; The Bride is new to me*
**Julie Garwood is a GR Author, 1 ticket**
Opt. 2: Read a book that is by a new to you author.
The Rose of Winslow Street by Elizabeth Camden
*Elizabeth Camden is a new to me author, and I think I'll pick up a few more of her books :)*
**Elizabeth Camden is a GR Author, 1 ticket**
Points: 25
Total Points: 125
GR Authors: 4
Big Books: 0
CYNBAXTER:20.10 - Group Reads
Post on group’s discussion forum 01/04/2015 @ 2203
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
Code Name Verity is a Big Book at 505pgs
Elizabeth Wein is a GR Author
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 155
Total Tasks: 9
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books: (500) 3; (750) 0; (1000) 0
Total Books Read: 11
Catherine TTask 20.7 - Back to High School
option 3 - Best YA
read a book that was nominated / winner of GoodReads Choice Awards (YA category)
We Were Liars by E Lockhart - 2014 YA Fiction winner
15.6 My WayRead a memoir or autobiography- a non-fiction account of the author's OWN personal life and experiences
1 Year, 100 Pounds: My Journey to a Better, Happier Life
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 70
Goodreads Authors: 3
Total Big Book Tickets: 2
10.8. Our Friends in Tuxedos(view spoiler)
Baking Cakes in Kigali by Gaile Parkin
The initials GP are in penguin.
THIS POST:
Points: 10
Tasks Completed: 1
Pages: 368
Books: 1
GRA Tickets: 0
BB Tickets: [500+:0][750+:0][1000+:0]
TOTAL THIS SEASON:
Points: 180
Tasks Completed: 16
Pages: 5485
Books: 17
GRA Tickets: 9
BB Tickets: [500+:3][750+:0][1000+:0]
Nick KY25.1 Angel Book-Junkie’s New and Old
Book 1. Option 1. I read a new-to-me book by one of my favorite authors, sf writer Philip K. Dick, from whom I have read many books such as The Penultimate Truth. For this task I read Dr. Bloodmoney.
Book 2. Option 2. I read a book by a new-to-me author, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain.
25.6 Pamela 3265 says “Let it Snow!”
Book 1. Option A: I read Essays by Wallace Shawn, the author’s initials are in “LETITSNOW.”
Book 2. Option C: I read The Iron Wyrm Affair by Lilith Saintcrow, which has “Romance” as a GR genre. noted in message 345 of the Verification thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Points This Post: 50
Total Points so Far: 350
Gea5.5 - Thalia
Read a book with the genre "Humor," "Comedy," or "Funny" on its main page. Genres may be stand alone or embedded.
The Game Plan by R.L. Mathewson (Goodreads Author) Humor -> 21 users
POINTS:
Points This Post: 5
Points Total: 225
GR Author: 14
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()
Tasks Completed: 14
20.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Caroling, Caroling …Song: Angels We Have Heard On High
Matching word: High
High Fidelity by Nick Hornby (323pg)
Total Points = 90
5.5 - Thalia Humor on Main Page
Wallbanger | Alice Clayton | 303 Pages | ♥♥♥♥ | GR Author
♥ ♥ ♥
This Task
Points: 5
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: (500+): 0 (750+): 0 (1000+): 0
♥ ♥ ♥
Totals:
Total: ★535/1045 ★
GR Authors: 25
Big Books: (500+): 2 (750+): 1 (1000+): 1
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ5.8 - Terpsichore
Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead
This book is about dancers and has been approved in the Task Help Thread (The 13th book listed)
25.3 - Two Types of Tasks
Book A: William Shakespeare's The Jedi Doth Return by Ian Doescher
This was a book I borrowed from the library.
Book B: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
This book is on Mrs. Soule's list - read 11/28/11, rated 5 stars
This post: 30 points
Total points to date: 145 points
Tasks completed: 12
** Electing to not track GR authors and Big Books this season **
SHELLEY UT15.5 California Dreamin'
J is for Judgment by Sue Grafton
Points this task: 15
Total points: 75
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 8
Goodreads authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
10.8. Our Friends in TuxedosAuthor Initials found in Penguin -- Elisabeth Naughton
Marked|Elisabeth Naughton| 321 Pages | ♥♥♥ | GR Author
♥ ♥ ♥
This Task
Points: 10
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: (500+): 0 (750+): 0 (1000+): 0
♥ ♥ ♥
Totals:
Total: ★545/1045 ★
GR Authors: 26
Big Books: (500+): 2 (750+): 1 (1000+): 1
25.5 -- Dakimel's task: Lucky Number TwelveOption A - Twelve in the Title
Twelve Days (The McRae's, Book 1 - Sam and Rachel) (The McRae's Series)'|Teresa Hill| 368 Pages | ♥♥♥♥ | GR Author
Option C - Gemini Twins in Title
Runaway Twins | Pete Palamountain | 119 Pages | ♥♥♥♥ |
♥ ♥ ♥
This Task
Points: 25
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: (500+): 0 (750+): 0 (1000+): 0
♥ ♥ ♥
Totals:
Total: ★570/1045 ★
GR Authors: 27
Big Books: (500+): 2 (750+): 1 (1000+): 1
Jonquil20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jessica PDX's Task: Stop That Slump!
author whose name does NOT contain ANY of the letters in SLUMP.
Trouble in Spades 288 pages 1/5
by Heather Webber (Goodreads Author)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 820
Books posted: 60
Tasks complete: 43
Goodreads authors this post: 1
Total goodreads authors: 34
Delicious Dee10.5. Older and Wiser
Strength Training for Triathletes: The Complete Program to Build Triathlon Power, Speed, and Muscular Endurance - one of my main issues this past triathlon season was my lack of strength training, but there are so many plans/ideas out there, I needed to learn more, so I read this book which I think did a good job of breaking down triathlete specific training
Points this Post: 10
Points Total: 550
Goodreads Authors: 31
Big Book Tickets:
30.5 - Sandy's task: Atlantis Option 2: Dystopia on Main Page
Specials | Scott Westerfeld | 372 Pages | ♥♥♥ | GR Author
Option 3: Word: Island
Island Passage | Sherry Hartzler | 287 Pages | ♥♥♥ |
♥ ♥ ♥
This Task
Points: 30
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: (500+): 0 (750+): 0 (1000+): 0
♥ ♥ ♥
Totals:
Total: ★600/1045 ★
GR Authors: 28
Big Books: (500+): 2 (750+): 1 (1000+): 1
30.3: Greek KeyOption 2: Best Twists
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - Goodreads Author. This was on page 1 #19 of the Best Twists list.
Option 4: Repeating Pattern
by William Alexander - Goodreads Author. I had the cover approved in the Help thread for this task.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 385
Goodreads Authors this post: 2
Total Goodreads Authors: 11
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Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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