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WINTER CHALLENGE 2014 CT
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Winter 2014 Completed Tasks: Do Not Delete Posts
20.2 - Feminism is for EverybodyOption 3: Pink on the cover - the title and the heart are both pink.
Approved here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... in post #64.
Tilly Tennant is a GRA.
[POINTS]
This Post: 20
Total Points: 35/1045
Books Read: 3
Completed Tasks: 3/60
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
ANGIE CA10.1. A Random Trip Back in Time.
Book: Surrender by Lora Leigh
Notes: Rolled 12, so this was published in 2003.
10.2. A New Year and a New Number
Book: The Camp by Karice Bolton
Notes: 250 pages.
10.3. National Days.
Book: Real Men Don't Break Hearts by Coleen Kwan
Notes: Set in Australia. Approved for length.
10.7. You Can Do It!
Book: Butter by Erin Jade Lange
Notes: Health genre locked in.
10.10. A New Book for a New Year
Book: Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey
Notes: Review here.
20.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Caroling, Caroling…
Book: Act Like You Love Me by Cindi Madsen
Notes: It's Starting to Look a Lot LIKE Christmas. 260 pages.
30.5 - Sandy's task: Atlantis
Book 1: Invaded by Melissa Landers
Notes: 2) Dystopia genre locked in.
Book 2: East of Ecstasy by Laura Kaye
Notes: 3) East.
30.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Twice the Fun
Book 1: North of Need by Laura Kaye
Book 2: South of Surrender by Laura Kaye
Notes: 3) Both books are part of the Hearts of the Anemoi series.
This Post: 130
Points to Date: 695
5.2 - ClioHistorical Fiction: 883 Users:
Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum
+5 Points
10.5. Older and Wiser
I wanted to learn more about the criminal justice system and racial injustice in that system and the War on Drugs:
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
+10 Points
10.7. You Can Do It!
Health on main page by 3 users:
Weight Watchers One Pot Cookbook by Weight Watchers
+10 Points
10.9. Get to Know the Author
Interview on page #1:
Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson
+10 Points
Points this Post: 35
Grand Total: 130
SCHATZIETASK 25.8: Hana's Merry Saturnalia
Book 1: my choice: Small Wonder
Book 2: opt. 3: Razor's Edge
by Martha Wells --- GR Author
TASK 20.9: Moderator's Pet - Jessica's Slump
author's name does not contain the letters S-L-U-M-P:Dale Carnegie wrote How to Win Friends and Influence People
TASK 20.7: Short/sweet - Berl's Back to High School
opt. 2: Required Reading in High School, position #3 on list The Great Gatsby
TASK 20.6: Seasoned Reader - Alicia's Deployment
opt. 1: Far Abroad: The Light in the Ruins
by Chris Bohjalian --- GR Author
req'd: North America Continent: current residence
Europe Continent: setting of the book
TASK 20.3: Best Review - Caroling, Caroling
Song: Joy to the World
Word: world
Book:The Vertical Farm: Feeding the World in the 21st Century
Points this post: 105
Total Points: 225
GRA This post: 2
Total GRA: 6
BB's this post: 0
Total BB's:
500-0
750-1
1000-0
EMurphy30.9 - Delicious Dee's task: You are an Ironman
2. Friendships: Read a book that that a moderator has rated 4 or 5 stars
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
**Neil Gaiman is a Goodreads Author
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
5. Hitting the Wall: Read a book where the letters S, A, L, T can be found in the title
A Suitable Vengeance by Elizabeth George
This Post:
Points: 30
GRA: 1
BB: 0
Books Read: 2
Total:
Points: 115
GRA: 1
BB +750: 1
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 9
SCHATZIETASK 15.6: My Way
autobigraphy/memoir: Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction
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TASK 15.5: California Dreamin'
book set primarily in California: The Gods of Guilt
by Michael Connelly --- GR Author
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TASK 10.9: Get to know the author
GR Author Interviews: Alan Bradley ---GR Author
A Red Herring Without Mustard
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TASK 5.9: Urania
Dark of the Moon
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TASK 5.5: Thalia
Where'd You Go, Bernadette
by Maria Semple ---GR Author
Points this post: 50
Total Points: 275
GRA this post: 3
Total GRA: 9
BB's this post: 0
Total BB's:
500-0
750-1
1000-0
Tasks completed: 14
Terra15.6 My Way
Yes Please by Amy Poehler. The book is a memoir.
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Angie CA's task: 5+5, 5+10, and 10+10 equals 20!
Doomsday Book by Connie Willis, 592 pages. The book has a main page genre of “Historical Fiction” (Task 5.2) and was reviewed by Blogging for a Good Book (Task 10.10).
Points This Post: 35
BBooks-500+ This Post: 1
Total Points: 55
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total BBooks-500+: 1
Scooter & Siam20.1 - Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and Janus
For this task, you will chose one option. It is a ONE BOOK task. Required: State the option chosen when you post and include any specific requirements of the chosen option.
Option 2
2. Read a book with the main page genre of either Historical Fiction or Science Fiction. Genre may be embedded or stand alone. Historical Fiction should be earlier than the current century (21st). Science Fiction should be later than 2100. It can also be any undisclosed date as long as it does not match settings that are current to our time. Required: State the century or year of the setting when posting. If unknown, indicate why you consider this book as one which meets the requirement.
Read Meritropolis by Joel Ohman
Year - unknown but definitely not like this world -- post nuclear annihilated world with mutant killing animals and people judged fit to live or die by a score imprinted on their arms
Genre: Science fiction
Joel Ohman is a Goodreads author
Points
This Post: 20
Total Points: 75
GRA Authors: 3
Big Books: 1
Tasks: 6
ERINVATask 15.8 - Under My Thumb
The Chosen by Chaim Potok
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 15
Goodreads Authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Bluegrass Pam25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old - Pick 2 options and read 1 book from each.
Option 2: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman.
Neil Gaiman is a new author to me.
*** Neil Gaiman is a Goodreads author. ***
Option 3: Start a series by a new-to-you author.
The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart.
Mary Stewart is a new author to me.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 100
GR authors this post:1
Total GR authors: 1
Total Big Book Tickets-
BBooks -500+: 1
ERINVA20.5 - Bigger is Better - Emurphy's task: 2 Sides to Every Coin
Option 2 - Two words that are opposites included in title
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
*Jamie Ford is a Goodreads Author*
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 35
Goodreads Authors this post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Coralie5.8 Terpsichore
A book that features dancers
Nobody's Family Is Going to Change
IL: UG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 7.0
10.5 Older and Wiser
My young grandson has a fascination for clocks, so I read something to learn more about measuring time.
It's About Time: From Calendars and Clocks to Moon Cycles and Light Years - A History
25.3 Two Types of Task
Book A – borrowed from the library
In-Flight Entertainment
Book B on Mrs Soule's 5 star shelf
The Hobbit
IL: UG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 16.0
This post 40 points
Total to date 365 points
10.6. Better Check that Gift Horse's Mouth! Read a book with the main page genre "espionage" or "spy thriller." Genres may be stand alone or embedded.Call for the Dead by John Le Carre
Task: 10
Total: 460
Pamela326530.7 - Catherine T's Task: Hange the Christmas Stockings with Care
Roll: 3 and 4
Option 3
Her Cowboy Hero by Carolyne Aarsen (Goodreads Author)
Option 4
Loving the Marquess by Suzanna Medeiros (Goodreads Author) - Not a reread
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 310
Goodreads Authors this post: 2
Total Goodreads Authors: 14
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+: 0
JUKKA5.10 - Who's Your Muse?
Any book. TimesSteps+: Poems by John M. Ford by John M. Ford.
This is my one book of 80-99 pages (88, in this case) used for a five-point task.
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 185
Books Read: 14
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥5.4-Erato
Word "love" found intact in the title, subtitle, series title, or author's name:Love Finds You in Groom, Texas(Love Finds You Series)
5.5-Thalia
Genre "Humor," "Comedy," or "Funny":Castle Waiting, Vol. 1
25.1--Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old
Option 1 New to You Book--Read author before Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg but a new to me book:The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion
Option 2 New to You Author--this author is new to me:A Haunted Twist of Fate by Stacey Coverstone
GRA:Stacey Coverstone
Points Earned This Post:35
Points Achieved to Date: 360/1045
Goodreads Authors: 11
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (1)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Dakimel5.6 – Melpomene
I read I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban, which is #208 on the Ugly Cry List
5.9 – Urania
I read I'll Give You the Sun - Sun=celestial object
15.5 California Dreamin'
I read Wallbanger which is set about 80% in California - maybe more. Dunno what part of Lake Tahoe they visited.
30.7 -- Catherine T's task: Hang the Christmas Stockings with Care
I rolled 3 & 4
For 3, I read The Moving Toyshop - Edmund Crispin's initials in CHOCOLATE
For 4, I finally read Burial Rites (for the first time) - have had it for ages and am happy I stopped moving it to the bottom of the pile!
TALLY:
This post - 55 points
Total - 405
CHANDNI20.1 - Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and Janus
Option 5:
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.
I read The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder by Charles Graeber.
This book was approved here.
Charles Graeber is a Goodreads author - **Claiming one Goodreads author ticket**
[POINTS]
This Post: 20
Total Points: 160
Books Read: 10
Completed Tasks: 8
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
20.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Caroling, Caroling …(view spoiler)
Woman on the Edge of Time by Marge Piercy
The Carol is "Christmas Time is Here" and the word I am matching is "Time"
Woman on Edge of Time is the Mass Market Paper Edition for page count purposes. The book is 381 pages long.
THIS POST:
Points: 20
Tasks Completed: 1
Pages: 381
Books: 1
GRA Tickets: 0
BB Tickets: [500+:0][750+:0][1000+:0]
TOTAL THIS SEASON:
Points: 365
Tasks Completed: 29
Pages: 9740
Books: 31
GRA Tickets: 15
BB Tickets: [500+:3][750+:0][1000+:0]
5.3 - EuterpeKilmeny of the Orchard by L.M. Montgomery
– violin on coverAR Info:
IL: UG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 7.0
5.4 - Erato
The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman – per word “Love” in title
Approved on the Not Really For Kids Books board, message #30:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Points This Post:10
Total Points: 260
Goodreads Authors: 8
Lacy Susanne15.1 Returns and Exchanges
Book 1: Read a book by an author you've rated 4 or 5 stars. The book that inspired my choice: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7...
The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood
Atwood is a GRA
Book 2: A book that "Readers Also Enjoyed" based on a 4 or 5 rated book. The book that inspired my choice: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8... Book chosen on December 5.
Woe Is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English by Patricia T. O'Conner
Total points: 265
Books read: 19
Completed Tasks: 15
Pages Read: 6,164
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Books: 500(0); 750(0); 1000(0)
Jonquil15.2 - Roman Numerals
TWO books I, C, D, L, M, V, X
Book 1-- D, V, L, C, M
Red Velvet Cupcake Murder 322 pages 1/12
by Joanne Fluke (Goodreads Author)
Book 2-- I, X
Six Feet Over It 352 pages 1/13
by Jennifer Longo (Goodreads Author)
Points this post: 15
Total points: 990
Books posted: 77
Tasks complete: 56
Goodreads authors this post: 2
Total goodreads authors: 45
Sarindre30.4 - Annapoorni's task: Neptune's Neighbourhood
Option A - Water in the title
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
****M.L. Stedman is a Goodreads Author****
Option B - Authors name includes a term for water
We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver
Lionel ShRIVER
****Lionel Shriver is a Goodreads Author****
This Post
Points this Post: 30
Tasks Completed: 1
GRA Tickets: 2
BB Ticket: 0
Total this Season
Points: 115 / 1045
Tasks Completed: 6/60
Pages: 2814
Books: 9
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Andy P.Task # 10.3. National Days.
Japan's National day is February 11 so I read
by Barry Lancet About 80% of the book takes place in Tokyo. To say where the rest of it occurred would be a spoiler for potential readers.Points this post: 10
Total points: 385
Kristi CO15.8 Under My Thumb
by Robert KirkmanPoints this post: 15
Total points: 215
Tasks completed: 11
Books read: 14
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Andy P.Task # 15.5 California Dreamin'
Read a book set primarily (at least 50%) in California.
by Michael Connelly Except for a brief trip to Tulsa, Bosch is in southern California trying to solve 2 cold cases.Points this post: 15
Total points: 400
10.7. You Can Do It!
by Rick Hanson 01/13/2015Health is a main page genre.
Rick Hanson is a Goodreads author.
Current post:
Points: 10
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Totals:
Total Points: 220
Total Goodreads Authors: 11
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Total Tasks Done: 11
Total Books Read: 16
JeniferTask 10.7 You Can Do It!
The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine by Terry Wahls
health genre
Task 15.4 Ring in the New
Now That You're Here by Amy K. Nichols
1 book option: published on 12/9/14 and first in Duplexity series
Amy K Nichols is a GR Author
Task 20.4 The College Years
The Expats by Chris Pavone
option 1: set in a EU country - Luxembourg
Chris Pavone is a GR Author
Task 20.6 Deployment
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
option 1: set on different continent then where I live - I live in North America. Book set in Europe
Wolf Hall is 532 pages so I'm claiming one Big Book Ticket.
Task 20.8 5+5, 5+10 and 10+10=20
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
Fits Task 5.2 (historical fiction) and Task 10.3 (set in Australia)
ML Stedman is a GR Author
Task 25.1 New and Old
option 2: new to me author (this is the first book I've read by Jeffrey Deaver)
The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver
Jeffrey Deaver is a GR Author
option 4: book from a series I've read
The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla
I am claiming 4 GR Author tickets and 1 Big Book ticket
Points this Post: 110
Total Points: 150
LOULOU 20.10 Group Reads
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
Required: Participation in discussion. My comment is posted in #41 of the discussion thread.
Elizabeth Wein is a GOODREADS AUTHOR. Claiming 1 GRA ticket.
Points this post: 20
Points overall: 175
Goodreads authors: 1
Big book tickets (500): 2
Big book tickets (750): 1
Big book tickets (1000): 0
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 12
30.9 -- Delicious Dee's task: You Are An Ironman(view spoiler)
4. Splintered by A.G. Howard is book 1 of the Splintered series, and is also a debut novel by author A.G. Howard
***Goodreads Author***
5. The ImmorTAL RuleS by Julie Kagawa is book 1 of the Blood of Eden series and contains the letters S A L T in the title.
***Goodreads Author***
THIS POST:
Points: 30
Tasks Completed: 1
Pages: 759
Books: 2
GRA Tickets: 2
BB Tickets: [500+:0][750+:0][1000+:0]
TOTAL THIS SEASON:
Points: 395
Tasks Completed: 30
Pages: 10,499
Books: 33
GRA Tickets: 17
BB Tickets: [500+:3][750+:0][1000+:0]
15.8 Under My Thumb - read a book that has a human hand on the cover that shows a thumb.
by Robert Harris
I read the translation into Estonian of the book Pompeii and the version of the book (in Estonian) which I read has a cover with thumb on it.
Points: 15
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Total points:50
Total GR Authors:2
Total Big Books: (500+):1
Total Tasks Done:6
Total Books Read:6
Mod
I read The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey. Author's initials, EI, appear in PENGUIN.
15.8 Under My Thumb
I read
. The thumb is clearly showing on the body's left hand (the right hand as you look at the cover).20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
I chose option 1 and read Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage. I live in the US (North America) and this book is set primarily in Japan (Asia). The small part not set in Japan is set in Finland (Europe). This book is not a re-read, and does not have "children" as a main page genre.
30.7 -- Catherine T's task: Hang the Christmas Stockings with Care
I rolled a 2 and a 3.
For option 2, I found a diamond in my stocking! Can't call a science book a lump of coal............... I read Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science, with "science" as a main page genre.
For option 3, author initials in CHOCOLATE, I read Nora Webster by Colm Tóibín. Author's initials, CT, appear in CHOCOLATE.
Points this post: 75
Total points: 505
5.2 ClioI read The Round House by Louise Erdrich (historical fiction genre)
25.4 Bluemoon's Task: Egyptian Deities
B. THE SUN GOD RA
I read Cannery Row by John Steinbeck
There is a white bird in the upper right on the cover.
C. THE GOD OSIRIS
I read Shanghai Girls by Lisa See.
This book is first in the Shanghai Girls series and is new-to-me (NOT a re-read).
**Lisa See is a GOODREADS AUTHOR**
Points this post: 30
Total points: 210
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 15
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets: (1) - (2) - (3) -
25.9 Narcissus & EchoPick one of the two and read 2 books from the options
I selected Narcissus
Option B - Read a book that has the word “I,” “me,” or “my” as a stand-alone word in the title or subtitle.
by Celeste Ng***Book is 304 pages***
***Book is a new read for me***
***Celeste Ng is a GR Author***
Option C - Read a book that shows exactly one person on the cover.
by Tiffany Reisz***Book is 443 pages***
***Book is a new read for me***
***Tiffany Reisz is a GR Author***
***Total 747 pages meets the 500 minimum requirement***
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This Post:
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 2
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0
Points: 25
Totals:
Tasks Completed: 10
Books Read: 12
Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Points: 170
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Kait15.8 - Under My Thumb
A book that has a human hand on the cover that shows a thumb.
SEAL of Honor by Tonya Burrows -- Both hands have visible thumbs
Tonya Burrows is a GR Author.
Points This Post: 15
GR Authors This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Points: 185
Total GR Authors: 18
Total Big Book Tickets: 3
AKCTask 30.1 Its all Greek to me
Option 2 "Romance on main genre page"
Much Ado In the Moonlight by Lynn Kurland
option 3 - Book with a fire on the cover
The Maid's Version by Daniel Woodrell
Points this task: 30
Total points:225
NICOLE OH15.5 California Dreamin'
A is for Alibi
[POINTS]
This Post: 15
Total Points: 195
Books Read: 16
Goodreads Authors: 11
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
20.2 - Feminism is for Everybody!Option 2: Read a fictional book from the Best Feminist Fiction list. Required: State which page and at which number the book you read is found when you post.
I read:
(# 158 / page 2)
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30.8 - Make Your TBR List Say Uncle
Choose TWO different options below and read TWO books. Books should be at least 250 pages each.
Option 1.- I HEARD YOU LIKE BOOKS : Read a book with the main page genre “Books about Books”
I read
which has been shelved as: Writing > Books about books by 430 users.It's 288 pages long
Option 2.- RED ALL OVER : Read a book that has a cover that is at least 75% red.
REQUIRED: Include the cover when posting.
I read:
which is 325 pages long.And book was approved here
Claiming 2 GRA tickets for:
Robin Sloan
Alexander McCall Smith
POINTS
Points This Post: 50
Points Total: 260
GR Author: √
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
GRA Total: 6
BB Total:
15.9 Public EnemyRead a book with the genre "crime" on its main book page.
Moriarty by Anthony Horowitz
Mystery > Crime 30 users
Task total=15
Grand total=150
Dobbs10.9 Get to Know The Author
Dodger
Terry Pratchett is on page 3!
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 125
Total GR Authors: 5
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+:
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY30.1 Captain America Girl's task: It’s All Greek to Me...
I rolled: 3 and 5
Option 3: Read a book with fire on the cover.
There are flames behind Lex on the cover.
Scorch (Croak #2) -- Gina Damico
Gina Damico is a **Goodreads Author**
Option 5: Read a book with ‘horror’ as a main page genre.
Fiendish by Brenna Yovanoff
Shelved Horror -- 87 users
Brenna Yovanoff is a **Goodreads Author**
[POINTS]
This Post: 30
Total Points: 495/1045
Books Read: 39
Completed Tasks: 32/59
Pages Read: 12459
Goodreads Authors: 27
Big Books: [500+: 3] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
5.8 - TerpsichoreRead a book that features dancers.
I read Girl on a Wire (Kindle edition.)
Here is the paperback to verify length, no Mass Paperback.
Book was approved here.
Claiming one Goodreads Author Ticket
Points this post: 5
Total points: 35
Tasks complete: 7
Books read: 7
GR Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets: 2
MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY30.5 Sandy's task: Atlantis
Option 2: Read a book with the genre "utopia" or "dystopia" on its main page.
The Forever Song (Blood of Eden #3) -- Julie Kagawa
I read the Kindle Edition, the pb has 378 pages.
Julie Kagawa is a **Goodreads Author**
Option 3: Read a book the title or subtitle of which contains a word that matches exactly a word of 4 or more letters from the lyrics of Donovan's song Atlantis.
"The magician and the other so-called Gods of our legends"
Every Other Day -- Jennifer Lynn Barnes
I read the Kindle edition, the pb has 329 pages.
[POINTS]
This Post: 30
Total Points: 525/1045
Books Read: 41
Completed Tasks: 33/59
Pages Read: 13166
Goodreads Authors: 28
Big Books: [500+: 3] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY30.6 Elizabeth B's task: Twice the Fun
I rolled a 2.
2: AUTHOR: Read 2 books written by authors who share the first name or surname (you may read the same author twice). Spelling must be exact, no variations.
I read two books by Molly Harper.
I'm Dreaming of an Undead Christmas (Half Moon Hollow #2.7)
I listened to the audiobook. There is no print version, but it was approved for length.
Molly Harper is a **Goodreads Author**
Better Homes and Hauntings
I read the Kindle edition, the mmpb has 318 pages.
Molly Harper is a **Goodreads Author**
[POINTS]
This Post: 30
Total Points: 555/1045
Books Read: 43
Completed Tasks: 34/59
Pages Read: 13614
Goodreads Authors: 30
Big Books: [500+: 3] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Anne (Booklady)10.8. Our Friends in Tuxedos
PENGUIN - GP
And Then There Was One by *Patricia Gussin
*Patricia Gussin is a Goodreads Author
15.5 California Dreamin'
Set in L. A.
The Burning Room by *Michael Connelly
*Michael Connelly is a Goodreads Author*
Points in These Tasks: 25
Goodreads Authors in This Post: 2
Big Book Tickets in This Post: 0
Pages Read in This Post: 690
Totals:
Total Points: 50
Total Goodreads Authors: 3
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(0), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 4/59
Total Books Read: 4
Total Pages Read in Winter 2014-15 SRC: 1410
RedsCat15.6 My Way
Girl in the Dark: A Memoir
Points This Post: 15
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total for Winter Challenge:
Total Points: 170
Total Goodreads Authors: 7
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
5.2 ClioRead a book with the genre "History" or "Historical Fiction" on its main page.
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 20
Heather R30.9 -- Delicious Dee's task: You Are An Ironman
1. Read a book that is set at least 50% in Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee or Georgia. If the GRs description does not make it clear, explain how your book fits the task.
Amber House Set in Maryland
5. Hitting the Wall
Read a book where the letters S, A, L, T can be found in the title/subtitle.
Sewing Can Be Dangerous and Other Small Threads
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Erika’s Task: Feminism is for Everybody!Option C, high-heeled shoes on the cover: Shoe Addicts Anonymous by Beth Harbison
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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Beneath the Lion's Gaze (other topics)
Paw and Order (other topics)
Out of the Easy (other topics)
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Ruta Sepetys (other topics)Caitlin Moran (other topics)
Liane Moriarty (other topics)
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20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Erika's Task - Feminism
Option 2: A fictional book from the Best Feminine Fiction list.
A Tree Grows In Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Found on page 1, #32 of the list.
20.8 - Nickels and Dimes.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Has a celestial body in the title from Task 5.9 and
was reviewed on Blogging for a Good Book from Task 10.10
https://bfgb.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/the-fault-in-our-stars-by-john-green/
*** John Green is a GRA ***
Total points = 100.