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WINTER CHALLENGE 2014 CT
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Devon20.5 - Bigger is Better - Emurphy's task: 2 Sides to Every Coin
Option 2: Read a book whose title or subtitle has two words that are conflicting or opposites.
I read Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty.
15.8 Under My Thumb(view spoiler)
Farthing by Jo Walton
***Goodreads Author***
An enlarged image of the cover is behind the spoiler. The woman in the centre has her left arm around the man's waist, and her thumb is visible against his dark jacket.
(view spoiler)
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10.1. A Random Trip Back in Time.
(view spoiler)
by Jo Walton**Goodreads Author**
My random number was 8, so I chose a book first published in 2007.
THIS POST:
Points: 30
Tasks Completed: 2
Pages: 640
Books: 2
GRA Tickets: 2
BB Tickets: [500+:0][750+:0][1000+:0]
TOTAL THIS SEASON:
Points: 225
Tasks Completed: 19
Pages: 6741
Books: 20
GRA Tickets: 10
BB Tickets: [500+:3][750+:0][1000+:0]
Delicious Dee20.5 - Bigger is Better - Emurphy's task: 2 Sides to Every Coin
Option 2
Born in Death - born/death - approved in the THT
Points this Post: 20
Points Total: 585
Goodreads Authors: 32
Big Book Tickets:
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: DeploymentOption 3: Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder ... so for this option read a book with the genre "Romance" on the goodread’s main page. The genre may be stand alone or embedded.
I read Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë which has the main page genre Romance. Neither "kids" nor "childrens" is listed as a genre.
Points this post: 20
Points total : 115
Goodreads Authors this post: 0
Goodreads Authors total : 1
Big Books this post: 0
Big Books total: 0
Total tasks completed: 5
Total books claimed : 7
10.10. A New Blog for a New Year - read a book that has been reviewed in Blogging for a Good Book blog.
by Stieg Larsson
I read the translation into Estonian of the book The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Link to the review: Review by Mandy Malone on November 23, 2009.
Points: 10
Big Books: (500+):1
Total points:35
Total GR Authors:2
Total Big Books: (500+):1
Total Tasks Done:5
Total Books Read:5
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment REPOST of #1646Option 3: Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder ... so for this option read a book with the genre "Romance" on the goodread’s main page. The genre may be stand alone or embedded.
I read Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë which has the main page genre Romance. Neither "kids" nor "childrens" is listed as a genre. This book is not a reread for me.
Points this post: 20
Points total : 115
Goodreads Authors this post: 0
Goodreads Authors total : 1
Big Books this post: 0
Big Books total: 0
Total tasks completed: 5
Total books claimed : 7
Posted by Peakles** Repost of post 1469 to show AR information **
30.1 Captain America Girl's Task
Rolled 2 and 5.
Option 2 - Music as main page genre.
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Option 5 - Horror as main page genre.
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Children's Book
AR Info:
The Graveyard Book
Gaiman, Neil
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG+ - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 10.0
**** Neil Gaiman is a GRA ****
30 total points.
1 task.
1 GRA.
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: DeploymentOption 1: Far Abroad Stone Mattress by Margaret Atwood
This is set in Canada and the USA. Meanwhile I live in Europe (UK)
This Post: 20
Total Points: 175
Total Books Read: 12
Tasks completed:10
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
30.9 Two books #1, 4 or 6 in series.Option 1: Set in Virginia
Be Still My Soul, #1 in The Cadence of Grace series.
This book takes place entirely in Patrick County, Virginia.
Joanne Bischof is a GRA for 1 ticket.
Option 3: A highly anticipated book.
Wake of the Bloody Angel, #4 in Eddie LaCrosse series.
Alex Bledsoe is a GRA for 1 ticket.
New points this post: 30
Total w/this post: 905
GRA tickets this post:2
Total w/this post: 33
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total w/this post: 4
Total tasks completed:45
Total books claimed: 67
Post #1651
30.5 AtlantisOption Two: Must have utopia/dystopia as a main page genre.
Insurgent by Veronica Roth - Goodreads author
Option Three: Title/subtitle must match word in the song Atlantis. The matching word is WHERE
Section 60: Arlington National Cemetery: Where War Comes Home by Robert M. Poole
Points this post: 30
Total points: 415
Goodreads Authors this post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jessica PDX's Task: Stop That SlumpAuthor's name does not contain SLUMP: Morning Light: Stories from Yamhill County by Barbara Drake
Points this post: 20
Total points: 225
ANGIE CA5.5 - Thalia
Book: Bet on Us by Rachel Higginson
Notes: Humor genre locked in and verified for length.
5.9 - Urania
Book: Bad Boy Rock Star by Candy J. Starr
Notes: Star in title. Approved for length.
15.4 Ring in the New
Book: Come by J.A. Huss
Notes: First published 6/22/14 and is first in the Dirty, Dark and Deadly series.
15.5 California Dreamin'
Book: Seven Sons by Lili St. Germain
Notes: Set entirely in Venice Beach, California.
15.8 Under My Thumb
Book:
by Cindi MadsenNotes: Approved for length on line ~610.
15.9 Public Enemy
Book: The Forgotten Girl by Jessica Sorensen
Notes: Crime genre locked in.
25.8 -- Hana C's task: Merry Saturnalia!
Book 1: Darkness by Ciye Cho
Notes: Approved for length.
Book 2:
by Philip PullmanNotes: 1) Snowy mountains on cover. IL Designation = UG.
30.1 - Captain America Girl's task: It’s All Greek to Me…
Book 1: Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
Notes: 2) Romance genre locked in.
Book 2: Pills and Starships by Lydia Millet
Notes: 4) Ship in title.
30.4 - Annapoorni's task: Neptune's Neighbourhood
Book 1: Tempting Cameron by Karen Erickson
Notes: A) Part of the Lone Pine Lake series. Approved for length.
Book 2:
by Laura KayeNotes: C) Large body of water on cover; there's a sailboat in it.
This Post: 155
Points to Date: 565
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Erika’s Task: Feminism is for Everybody!Option 2: True Grit by Charles Portis appears on page 2 and at number 174 on the Best Feminist Fiction list.
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Points this post: 20
Total points: 130
Big Books: 1 ticket
Total GR Authors: 4
Elizabeth BBook substitution
5.5 - Thalia
genre "Humor" Whiskey Rebellion
NEW TASKS
5.6 - Melpomene
book found on the Causes of Ugly Crying list, no 105 Thoughtless
30.5 Sandy's task: Atlantis
Option 2: genre dystopia Counterpunch
Option 3: (word: play) Play
Points:35
Total: 385+35=420
ASHLEY V20.1 - Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and Janus
Read a book with a medical setting/practice and whose main character is either a nurse, doctor or midwife. It is intended that the primary story is dependent on the medical practice. The GR description must include the mention of a doctor, a nurse, a midwife and/or the medical setting.
Midwives by Chris Bohjalian
**Chris Bohjalian is a Goodreads Author**
CURRENT POST
Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 100
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
Katie K30.8 Make Your TBR List Say Uncle
Option 2: The Blazing World by Siri Hustvedt has a red cover
Option 3: Fingersmith has a main character who is a lesbian.
Fingersmith is also a big book at 582 pages.
POINTS
Points This Post: 30
Points Total: 10
Books Read: 8
GR Author: 3
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 4
20.3 Caroling, CarolingRead ONE book whose TITLE shares a word with the title of one of my favourite Christmas Songs. Must be over 250 pages.
Book: Round the Christmas Fire by various authors 287 pages
Song: White Christmas
Word Matched: Christmas
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 75
GR Authors this post: 0
Total GR Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets this post:
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 1
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
Jonquil5.9 - Urania
name of a celestial object in the title
Agent to the Stars p 385 1/6
by John Scalzi (Goodreads Author)
Points this post: 5
Total points: 845
Books posted: 62
Tasks complete: 45
Goodreads authors this post: 1
Total goodreads authors: 36
25.2Book 1:Originally in Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Romanian.
Cyrano de Bergerac, French.
Book 2: Originally in Greek, Hebrew, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, or Russian.
The Odyssey, Greek.
New points this post: 25
Total w/this post: 930
GRA tickets this post:0
Total w/this post: 33
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total w/this post: 4
Total tasks completed:46
Total books claimed: 69
Post #1661
MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY20.5 Bigger is Better - Emurphy's task: 2 Sides to Every Coin
Option 2: Read a book whose title or subtitle has two words that are conflicting or opposites.
I chose: Good/Evil.
The School for Good and Evil (The School for Good and Evil #1) by Soman Chainani
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 16.0
I listened to the audiobook, the pb has 488 pages.
Soman Chainani is a **Goodreads Author**
30.4 Annapoorni's task: Neptune's Neighbourhood
Option A: Read a book with the word "water" or a term for a body of water in its title/subtitle or series title.
The Deep End of the Sea by Heather Lyons
Deep End of the Sea.
I read the Kindle version, the pb has 288 pages.
Heather Lyons is a **Goodreads Author**
Option B: Read a book written by an author whose name includes the word "water" or a term for a body of water intact within their name.
Persistence of Memory (Den of Shadows #5) by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
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This Post: 20 + 30 = 50
Total Points: 420/1045
Books Read: 34
Completed Tasks: 28/59
Pages Read: 10465
Goodreads Authors: 22
Big Books: [500+: 2] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
10.9 - Get to Know the AuthorCharlaine Harris is found on page 1 and I read Definitely Dead for this task.
25.1 - New and Old
Option 1 - new to you book by an author you've read before - Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris
Option 4 - I read Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris (which is Sookie Stackhouse #5)
points this post: 35
total points: 60
5.5 - ThaliaHumor: Love, Nina: A Nanny Writes Home by Nina Stibbe
Points this post: 5
Total points: 230
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Erika’s Task: Feminism is for Everybody!: Iced by Karen Marie Moning, a Goodreads author.
Option 3 - bare-chested man on cover.
25.3 -- Mrs.soule's task: Two Types of Tasks
Book 1 - The Ice House by Minette Walters
Free promotional download from Audible, downloaded before 12/1/14.
Book 2 - Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning, a Goodreads author
From Mrs. Soule's 5-star shelf.
Shadowfever is a BIG BOOK with 608 pages.
Points: 355
TERRA20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 1: Far Abroad – A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout (Goodreads Author) and Sara Corbett (Goodreads Author). The book is set in Africa (Somalia); I live in North America.
Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 2
Total:
Total Points: 20
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
15.1- Returns and ExchangesThe book I have given 4 stars to was Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell. I read launched from this the anthology My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories Rainbow Rowell wrote the first story in the collection.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
The second book was Goodnight June by Sarah Jio. This was listed on my readers also liked on 1/4/15 from Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Rainbow Rowell and Sarah Jio are both Goodreads Authors.
This Post
Points: 15
Goodreads Author this post: Yes, two
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 200
Total Tasks: 16
Total Goodreads Authors: 11
Total Big Books: 0
Jonquil30.2 -- Hina's task: Homer's Odyssey
Both books must be at least 300 pages long
Book 1 Option 2: "Homecoming" in the title
The Homecoming 400 pages 1/6
by JoAnn Ross (Goodreads Author)
Book 2 Option 6: water AND a ship/boat on the cover
Death With All the Trimmings: A Key West Food Critic Mystery 320 pages 12/20
by Lucy Burdette (Goodreads Author)
Points this post: 30
Total points: 875
Books posted: 64
Tasks complete: 46
Goodreads authors this post: 2
Total goodreads authors: 38
Kait15.1 - Returns and Exchanges
Book 1 - A book by an author you've read and rated 4 or 5 stars before.
Polar Bared by Eve Langlais -- Previously read and gave Langlais' Outfoxed by Love 4 stars
Eve Langlais is a GR Author.
Book 2 - A book on the 'Readers Also Enjoyed' list for a book you've read and rated 4 or 5 stars.
Hard to Come By by Laura Kaye -- On Dec. 24's Readers Also Enjoyed list for Seducing Lauren which I gave 4 stars
Laura Kaye is a GR Author.
Points This Post: 15
GR Authors This Post: 2
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Points: 125
Total GR Authors: 13
Total Big Book Tickets: 3
Catherine TTask 20.5 - Two Sides to Every Coin
read a book with an American coin name in the title
Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America by Barbara Ehrenreich
coin: nickel
Jasmiina F15.5 California Dreamin':
Read a book set primarily (at least 50%) in California.
Hawkeye, Vol. 3: L.A. Woman by Matt Fraction.
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 155
GR Authors this post: 0
Total GR Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 1
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
*****REPOST FROM 1644******------------------
10.1. A Random Trip Back in Time.
(view spoiler)
by Jo Walton**Goodreads Author**
My random number was 8, so I chose a book first published in 2007.
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15.8 Under My Thumb
(view spoiler)
Farthing by Jo Walton
***Goodreads Author***
An enlarged image of the cover is behind the spoiler. The woman in the centre has her left arm around the man's waist, and her thumb is visible against his dark jacket.
(view spoiler)
THIS POST:
Points: 30
Tasks Completed: 2
Pages: 640
Books: 2
GRA Tickets: 2
BB Tickets: [500+:0][750+:0][1000+:0]
TOTAL THIS SEASON:
Points: 225
Tasks Completed: 19
Pages: 6741
Books: 20
GRA Tickets: 10
BB Tickets: [500+:3][750+:0][1000+:0]
10.7. You Can Do It!I read The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet: Activate Your Body's Natural Ability to Burn Fat and Lose Weight Fast, which has genres of health and fitness.
Points: 165
Books read: 13
Tasks completed: 11
GR authors: 4
Big Books 2(500)
pages read: 4512
Boston Kate15.6 My Way
The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help
This is Amanda Palmer's autobiography. "Autobiography > Memoir" is listed on the main page.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 35
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 3
→ Maureen5.4 - Erato
Read a book with the word "love" found intact in the title, subtitle, series title, or author's name.
Love Potions by Michelle M. Pillow
POINTS
Points this post: 5
Total points: 30
Total tasks completed: 3
Susan W.30.8 MorganFaeriesfolly's Task: Make Your TBR Say Uncle. Read two books from two of the options listed.
Option 2: Red All Over
I read
by George R.R. Martin** This is a Big Book at 753 pages. Claiming 2 BB tickets **
Option 3: Double Rainbow
I read
by Madeline Miller** Madeline Miller is a GRA **
Although it doesn't state it in the description, the two main characters are gay. It also has the genre of GLBT (154 users)
Points this post:30
HINA20.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Caroling, Caroling … -
Love To Love You Baby by Kasey Michaels.
Word: Baby. Song: Santa Baby
Current post:
Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 540
Total Goodreads Authors: 28
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
Gea15.6 My Way
Read a memoir or autobiography- a non-fiction account of the author's OWN personal life and experiences. Books with co-authors are ok.
Madame Prosecutor: Confrontations with Humanity's Worst Criminals and the Culture of Impunity by Carla Del Ponte
POINTS:
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 240
GR Author: 14
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()
Tasks Completed: 15
10.10 - A New Blog for a New YearAll Quiet on the Western Front, (Review)
15.2 - Roman Numerals
Middlesex M, I, L, X
A Discovery of Witches D, C, V
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Erika's Task: Feminism is for Everybody!
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Option 2: The book is #10 on page 1 of the Best Feminist Fiction List
Total points: 45
BellaGBeartask 25.3
book 1: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys I already got this book before 1-12-2014
book 2: When Beauty Tamed the Beast
Eloisa James is also a goodreads author
points this task: 25
total points: 175
author tickets: 1
author tichets: 5
Repost of 1650 to state that it is not a re-read for me20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 1: Far Abroad
Stone Mattress by Margaret AtwoodMargaret Atwood
This is set in Canada and the USA. Meanwhile I live in Europe (UK)
This is not a re-read.
This Post: 20
Total Points: 175
Total Books Read: 12
Tasks completed:10
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Lacy Susannae15.9 Public Enemy
Crime genre on main page.
Broken Monsters by Lauren Beukes
Beukes is a GRA
Total points: 245
Books read: 16
Completed Tasks: 13
Pages Read: 5402
Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Books: 500(0); 750(0); 1000(0)
Lindy-Lanetask 20.1: january & janus:
*opt #1: book with door on cover
by Danielle SteelPoints this post: 20
Total points: 85
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(0) 750+(1) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 5
HINA25.10 -- Lois's task: Book Group Books -
Book 1: I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella.
From the SRC Read Shelf
Book 2: And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini.
Found on Most popular bookclubs books list. Generated Dec 03, 2014 02:00AM from December's month #44 on the US list. Also approved in help thread.
**Khaled Hosseini is a goodreads author.**
Current post:
Points: 25
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 565
Total Goodreads Authors: 29
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
Christine V20.5 - Bigger is Better - Emurphy's task: 2 Sides to Every Coin
Option 2
Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, death, and hope in a Mumbai undercity I read this Kindle edition. Link to Paperback is here (no MMP available).
Opposite words are "life" and "death" - approved in task help thread here.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 175
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 10
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=1
Laura E5.10 Who's Your Muse
Watership Down By Richard Adams
*IL designation is UG
Pts. 5
Totals
Points: 125
GRA: 3
Big Books: 0
30.6 - Twice the Fun.Die Roll = 3. Read two books from the same series.
Messenger The Giver Quartet #3, Goodreads Author Lois Lowry.
Children's main page genre with an IL designation of MG+ http://www.arbookfind.com/bookdetail....
Son The Giver Quartet #4, Goodreads Author Lois Lowry.
Children's book with an IL designation of MG+ http://www.arbookfind.com/bookdetail....
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 60
Total Books Read: 5
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Task 20.2. Rookie at the Top - Erika’s Task: Feminism is for Everybody!Otion 1. Non-fiction book with feminism listed as main page genre:
I've read The Pornography of Meat by Carol J. Adams.
This post
Points: 20
*Not claiming tickets this challenge*
Challenge Totals
Total points: 45/1045
Tasks completed: 3/59
Pages read: 2638
Elizabeth PTask 5.4 - Erato
Book with love in the title
Somebody To Love by Kristan Higgins
Kristan Higgins is a *Goodreads Author*
Task 15.8 - Under My Thumb
Book with thumb visible on the cover
by Catherine BybeeCatherine Bybee is a *Goodreads Author*
Task 20.9 - Stop that Slump!
Author's name does not have any of the letters in SLUMP
Hammered by Kevin Hearne
Kevin Hearne is a *Goodreads Author*
Points this Post: 40
Total Points: 125
Total Tasks: 10
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books: 1
Total Books: 10
5.1 - Calliope(view spoiler)
The Classic Tradition of Haiku: An Anthology by Faubion Bowers has the main page genre of Poetry
I read the kindle version, but the paperback version is 96 pages. This is my one 5 point task to use a book between 80 -99 pages.
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5.8 - Terpsichore
(view spoiler)
A Time to Dance by Padma Venkatraman This book shows as approved in post 2 of the Help Thread
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15.9 Public Enemy
(view spoiler)
Half A Crown by Jo Walton has the main page genre Mystery > Crime
***Goodreads Author***
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THIS POST:
Points: 25
Tasks Completed: 3
Pages: 736
Books: 3
GRA Tickets: 1
BB Tickets: [500+:0][750+:0][1000+:0]
TOTAL THIS SEASON:
Points: 250
Tasks Completed: 22
Pages: 7477
Books: 23
GRA Tickets: 12
BB Tickets: [500+:3][750+:0][1000+:0]
Mimi MicheleTask 10.5 Older and Wiser
A Deadling Wandering by MattRichtel
A Deadly Wandering: A Tale of Tragedy and Redemption in the Age of Attention
This book gave me more information about the affects technology has on our habits and behaviors. It also brought home in a very tragic way the consequences of texting and driving. Very insightful and makes one think about the way we use technology.
Points this post:10
Total points:65
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