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WINTER CHALLENGE 2014 CT
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Winter 2014 Completed Tasks: Do Not Delete Posts
5.1 - Calliope Where the Sidewalk Ends: The Poems and Drawings of Shel Silverstein Poetry is listed first 5.2 - Clio The Diary of a Young Girl History listed on first page
Total Points Earned: 10/1045
Total Pages Read: 459/25788
Total Books Read: 2/81
Good Read Authors:
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
MEGUNDER15.6 My Way
Foxcatcher: The True Story of My Brother's Murder, John du Pont's Madness, and the Quest for Olympic Gold by Mark Schultz
I read the Kindle edition. The hardcover has 320 pages.
[POINTS]
This Post: 15
Total Points: 40
Books Read: 3
Completed Tasks: 3
Pages Read: 921
5.4 EratoFood: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan
This Post
Points: 5
Goodreads Author: No
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 5
Total Tasks: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 0
Total Big Books: 0
Amy N. 30.6 Elizabeth B's task: Twice the Fun
Roll 1 die and read 2 books that correspond to the number you rolled.
1: TITLE: Read 2 books that have the same word in the title (a, an, the: are not allowed). The matching word must be exactly the same, no variations.
Rolled a 1
1. The Christmas Train David Baldacci 12/3/14 Claiming Goodreads Author
2. The Christmas Bus Melody Carlson 12/6/14
Current post:
This Post: 30
Total Points: 30
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 2
Goodreads Author: 1
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Teresa Jo10.2 A New Year and a New Number Page numbers consisting of 2015
Hide in Plain Sight by Marta Perry
Read the Kindle version, paperback version has 250 pages: Hide in Plain Sight
Goodreads Author Marta Perry
This Post
Points: 10
Goodreads Author: Yes
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 120 / 1045 (11.48%)
Total Goodreads Authors: 8
Total Big Books: 1
MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY20.10 Group Reads
Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman
I listened to the audiobook, the mmpb has 448 pages.
Posts #4 & #6 on the discussion.
Neil Gaiman is a **Goodreads Author**
[POINTS]
This Post: 20
Total Points: 80/1045
Books Read: 7
Completed Tasks: 6/59
Pages Read: 2000
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Mai5.1 - Calliope
Poetry book
Novemberland: Selected Poems 1956-1993 by Günter Grass
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 5
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
GR Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
5.2 Clio (genre "History" or "Historical Fiction")To Kill a Mockingbird
This Task
Points: 5
Total Tasks
Total Points: 10
Tasks Completed: 2
Kait5.9 - Urania
A book with the name of a celestial object in the title or subtitle.
Kindling the Moon by Jenn Bennett -- Kindling the Moon
Jenn Bennett is a GR Author.
Points This Post: 5
GR Authors This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Points: 25
Total GR Authors: 5
Total Big Book Tickets: 2
30.6 Twice the fun option 3
Anne of the Island L.M. MOntgomery
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 12.0
Anne of Windy Poplars L.M. MOntgomery
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 14.0
Task points 30
Total points 30/b>
Catherine TTask 5.3: Euterpe
Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover
The Music Murders by Ilsa MayrHas a piano on the cover
Delicious Dee15.6 My Way
Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography - in true NPH style, he did it his way, with a choose your own adventure tale - I read multiple options with a different outcome each time
Points this Post: 15
Points Total: 60
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets:
READ60Task 5.1
Poetry on main page
Poetry First Aid Kit by Abbie Headon
Points this post 5
Julia103Task 15.4 - Ring in the New
The House of the Four Winds
meets both options: Published August 2014; Series: One Dozen Daughters #1
Post total: 15
Challenge total: 15
25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and OldOption 1
by James Dashner I read The Maze Runner weeks ago
James Dashner is a goodreads author
Option 4
by Lauren Conrad TOTAL POINT : 25
BOOKS READ : 2
GRA : 1
BIG BOOKS : 0
NicoleS5.6 - Melpomene
Read a book found on the Causes of Ugly Crying list.
Paper Towns by John Green
It is currently listed on page 1, #77 on the list.
Current post:
Points: 5
Goodreads Authors: Yes
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points:15
Total Goodreads Authors: 3
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
Gea5.8 - Terpsichore
Read a book that features dancers. The connection must be obvious in the Goodreads description of the book.
Center of Gravity by Lina Andersson (Goodreads Author) length approved here
POINTS
Points This Post: 5
Points Total: 20
GR Author: 2
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()
Tasks Completed: 2
Catherine TTask 20.2: Feminism is for Everybody!
I chose option 2: read a book from the Best Feminist Fiction list
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
It's number 49 on page 1 of the list.
IL: UG
RedsCat15.5 California Dreamin':
The Moment of Everything by Shelly King
Shelly King is a GoodReads Author
Points This Post: 15
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 15
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
M1NKS10.8. Our Friends in Tuxedos - read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word "penguin."
Here's to You, Jesusa! by Elena Poniatowska
POINTS
Points This Post: 10
Points Total: 60
GR Author: 1
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 4
DARCY20.6 Seasoned Reader: Deployment
Option 3: Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Romance must be a genre on the main page
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Not a re-read.
20.9 Stop that Slump!
The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World by Eric Weiner
Letter SLUMP are not found in author's name.
Total tasks: 2
Points this task: 40
Total points: 40
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Erika’s Task: Feminism is for Everybody!Option 2: Read a a book from the Best Feminist Fiction list.
I read #44 on the list, The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood (GR AUTHOR)
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 20
GRA: 1
Mod
I read The Romanov Sisters: The Lost Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra - 512 pages, so all digits are found, without repetition, in 2015.
15.6 My Way
I read My Life: A Spoken Autobiography by Fidel Castro.
30.3 - Dlmrose's task: Greek Key
For my first book, I chose option 2 and read The House at Riverton. This book was #65 on the Best Twists lists, as of a few minutes ago.
For my second book, I chose option 4 and read
- repeating pattern on cover approved in post 126 of the help thread.Points this post: 55
Total points: 55
5.10 - Who's your muse?Slow Burn: Torrent
I read the kindle version. the paperback has 324 pages.
Points this post: 5
Total Points:5
TracyN15.7 Creature Feature - Read a book with one of these words in the title or subtitle: centaur, chimera, dragon, giant, gorgon, griffin, harpy, minotaur, pegasus, satyr, sphinx, serpent, siren, unicorn.
Dragon Seed
Points the post: 15
Total Points: 30
5.1- CalliopeI listened to the audobook by audible and linked below to the paperback.
Because I Am Furniture by Thalia Chaltas
This Post
Points: 5
Goodreads Author: No
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 10
Total Tasks: 2
Total Goodreads Authors: 0
Total Big Books: 0
Pat 10.1 ~ A Random Trip Back in Time.
RANDOM NUMBER - 9
BOOK PUBLISHED IN 2006
The Roadby Cormac McCarthy
Totals for Challenge
Points this task : 10
Total Points : 30
Tasks Completed : 2
Books Read This Season : 2
Pages Read This Season : 641
Good Reads Authors : 1
Catherine TTask 15.7: Creature Feature
Read a book with one of a specified list of mythical beasts in the title. The list included "pegasus"
To Ride Pegasus by Anne McCaffrey
Jonquil15.10 All I Want For Christmas is U
book with letter "U" word in the title: "Under"
Mommy Under Cover 251 pages 12/7
by Delores Fossen
Points this post: 15
Total points: 120
Books posted: 9
Tasks complete: 7
Goodreads authors this post: 0
Total goodreads authors: 6
Susan W.10.10 A New Blog for a New Year
Read a book that has been reviewed on Blogging for a Good Book. Include a link to the review (I hope the link works!)
I read Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery by Kurtis J. Wiebe
**Kurtis J. Wiebe is a GRA**
Here is the review https://bfgb.wordpress.com/2014/05/30...
15.7 Creature Feature
Read a book with one of the words listed in the title/sub-title
I read His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
** Naomi Novik is a GRA **
Dragon is in the list.
Points this post: 25
GRA this post: 2
5.2 - ClioI read The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street. This has "historical fiction" listed first on its main page. In addition, at 505 pages, it is a **************Big Book****************
Points: 40
Books read: 3
Tasks completed: 3
GR authors: 1
Big Books: 1(500)
Pages read: 1175
15.4 Ring in the New
by Charlie N. Holmberg 12/06/2014I am claiming the 1 book option: This book is #1 in the Paper Magician Trilogy and was first published Sept. 1st, 2014.
Charlie N. Holmberg is a Goodreads Author.
Current post:
Points: 15
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Totals:
Total Points: 20
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Tasks Done: 2
Total Books Read: 2
15.5 California Dreamin'Read a book set primarily (at least 50%) in California.The setting should be evident in the title, description, metadata, or on the main book page.
I read The Big Sleep
which takes place in Los Angeles, California.
Here's the Wikipedia link where it states the book is set in California:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_...
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15.8 Under My Thumb
Read a book that has a human hand on the cover that shows a thumb
I read:
(Kindle Edition)
Link to Hardcover (no MMPB): The Handsome Man's Deluxe Café
Book was approved here
Claiming a GRA ticket for Alexander McCall Smith
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15.9 Public Enemy
Read a book with the genre "crime" on its main book page.
I read:
The Dead of Summer
Genre was verified here
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POINTS
Points This Post: 45
Points Total: 45
GR Author: 1
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
Tasks Completed: 3
GRA Total: 1
BB Total: 0
Readerboard Name: Margie Van5.1 Calliope - read a book with the genre "poetry" on its main page.
by Mary OliverGenre verified on thread in message 73.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 25
GRA: 1
TracyN15.5 - California Dreamin' - read a book set in California
Ask the Dust
set in LA
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 45
Teresa Jo30.5 Sandy's task: Atlantis
Book One Option 1: Atlantis connection
Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day
Goodreads Author Alyssa Day
Book Two Option 2: Dystopia
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
The book is listed on the AR Bookfinder ( IL:UG ) but does not have Children as a genre.
Both books approved, post #35
This Post
Points: 30
Goodreads Author: Yes
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 150 / 1045 (14.35%)
Total Goodreads Authors: 9
Total Big Books: 1
Theresa5.1 - Calliope
October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard - Leslea Newman - Goodreads Author
5.2 - Clio
The Joy Luck Club - Amy Tan - Goodreads Author
Points this post - 10
Total Points - 10
Goodreads Author this Post - 2
Goodreads Author Total - 2
Big Books this Post -
Big Books total -
25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and OldOption 1: Read a new-to-you book (not a reread) by an author that you have read before.
Diner Impossible by Terri L. Austin *Goodreads Author*
Previous Book Read: Last Diner Standing
Option 2: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
The Look of Love by Bella Andre *Goodreads Author*
*Bella Andre is a new to me author
Totals for Challenge
Points this task: 25
Total Points: 65
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
CherylZTask #5.6 - Causes of Ugly Crying
Of Mice and MenJohn Steinbeck
Found on page 1, #64
Goodreads Author -no
Big Book ticket - no
This Post
Points: 5
Total Points: 15
Total Goodreads Authors: 0
Total Big Book
Julia103Task 20.7 - Back to High School
Option 2:
The Giver by Lois Lowry
AR listing: IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 7.0
This book is on Required Reading in High School list as #20 on first page.
Lois Lowry is a Goodreads Author.
Post Total: 20 points
GRA in post: 1
Challenge total: 35 points
Total GRA: 1
5.1 - Calliope Read a book with the genre "Poetry" on its main page.Etcetera: The Unpublished Poems: The Unpublished Poems of E.E. Cummings by E.E. Cummings
5.2 - Clio Read a book with the genre "History" or "Historical Fiction" on its main page.
Laika by Nick Abadzis
5.7 - Polyhymnia Read a book with the genre "Religion," "Spirituality," or "Inspirational" on its main page.
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
15.10 All I Want For Christmas is U Read a book with a word that begins with the letter "U" in the title or subtitle.
The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle (***Goodreads Author***)
20.8 - 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).
Blockade Billy by Stephen King (***Goodreads Author***)
10.1. A Random Trip Back in Time. (Number was 4. Book was published in 2010)
10.9. Get to Know the Author (Stephen King was interviewed https://www.goodreads.com/interviews/...)
Tasks: 5+5+5+15+20= 50
Total: 50
GRA Tickets: 2
MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY5.3 Euterpe
Read a book with an identifiable musical instrument on the cover.
Dead is a Killer Tune (Dead Is #7) by Marlene Perez
Marlene Perez is a **Goodreads Author**
[POINTS]
This Post: 5
Total Points: 85/1045
Books Read: 8
Completed Tasks: 7/59
Pages Read: 2204
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Christine V15.9 Public Enemy
The Maid's Version (Kindle version I read) - Link to Paperback (no MMP available)
Points this post: 15
Total points: 55
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 3
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
20.3 - Best Review - Caroling, CarolingRead ONE book whose TITLE shares a word with the title of one of my favorite Christmas Songs.
The song I chose is: O Holy Night
And the book: The Night Following
The matching word is "night" and the book is 368 pages long.
Book was approved here
POINTS
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 65
GR Author:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
Tasks Completed: 4
GRA Total: 1
BB Total:
Dakimel15.2 - Roman Numerals
I read Miss Silver Deals With Death for I V D L M
& Mrs. Pollifax, Innocent Tourist for C X
15.10 All I Want For Christmas is U
I read Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled - 'unveiled' starts with U
TALLY:
This task - 30 points
Total - 80
MEGSCL5.2 – Clio
Between Shades of Gray – Historial Fiction is the first listed genre
**Reta Sepetys is a GRA
New Points this Post: 5
New Tickets this post: 1 gra
TOTAL TO DATE
Points: 10
Tasks: 2
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0
Books: 2
30.9 -- Delicious Dee's task: You Are an Ironman 144.6 miles - books must be in a series using those numbers 1,4,6
Opt. 3. Expecting new book with great Sense of Anticipation
Blue Labyrinth
(In the Pendergast Series #14)
Douglas Preston is a GRA
Opt. 6. Surname REILLY
Ice Station
(In the Shane Schofield "Scarecrow" series #1)
Ice Station is a BB 513 pages
10.2- A New Year and A New NumberA Diet of Treacle by Lawrence Block
There are 205 pages
This Post
Points: 10
Goodreads Author: Yes
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 20
Total Tasks: 3
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Big Books: 0
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Task #5.1 - Poetry
The Wild Partyby Joseph Moncure March
Goodreads Author -no
Big Book ticket - no
This Post
Points: 5
Total Points: 10
Total Goodreads Authors: 0
Total Big Books: 0