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WINTER CHALLENGE 2014 CT
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Heather R20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 1: Far Abroad – The world is a great big place, especially when you’re not exactly sure where your loved one is located for months on end. Read a book set on a different continent(s) than the one you are currently residing in.
The God Who Begat a Jackal: A Novel
I live in North America and this book is set in Africa.
Heather R20.1 - Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and Janus
2. Janus faces both the past and future. Read a book with the main page genre of either Historical Fiction or Science Fiction.
The Summer Prince
This is science fiction set at least 400 years in the future.
10.9. Get to Know the AuthorFannie Flagg interview on pg 5,.
Fannie FlaggThe All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion
Task point: 10
Total points:145
Kathy G.25.5 -- Dakimel's task: Lucky Number Twelve
Opt. A- book 12 in a series
Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party by Alexander McCall Smith
Link to paperback:
The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party: A No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Novel
***Claiming Goodreads author for Alexander McCall Smith***
Opt. D- My Bday is Aug. 27, 54- Sign of the Horse
(Horse on the cover)
by Sharon GillenwaterTotal Points- 95
Total Tasks- 6
Goodreads Authors- 5
Big Books- 0
10.4. Let's Go!: Read a book with the genre "travel" on its main page.The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches by Matsuo Basho
20.4 - Author! Author! - Gea's task: The College Years: Option 1: For this task, read a book which is set at least 50% in a country that is part of European Union.
The Prague Cemetery by Umberto Eco
(The primary setting is France, which is part of the European Union)
Tasks: 10+20=30
Totals: 490
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥5.1-Calliope
5.1-Calliope
Genre Poetry:Stop Pretending: What Happened When My Big Sister Went Crazy
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: IL: UG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1.0
25.4- Bluemoon's task: EGYPTIAN DIETIES
Option B Bird(s) on cover:The Great British Christmas
Option C New to me first in series:Written in Red(The Others #1)
30.7 -- Catherine T's task: Hang the Christmas Stockings with Care
Rolled 4 & 6
Option 4:Book you've wanted to read for a long time--This is not a re-read for me:Christmas Lights: A Novel
Option 6:wrapped (or partially wrapped) present or a pair of socks on the cover--Wrapped present in mailbox:A Redbird Christmas
Points Earned This Post:60
Points Achieved to Date: 420/1045
Goodreads Authors: 11
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (1)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Post 85.5 - Thalia
Skip Beat!, Vol. 32 Humor and comedy on main page
Points this post: 5
Total: 160
Books read: 12
Tasks Done:9
5.10 Who's Your Muse?Dance for the Dead by Thomas Perry
20.2 Feminism is for Everybody
I chose option 1 and read The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander - "race" on main page genre
25.10 Book Group Books
Book 1: I don't belong to another book group and so I read All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr from the Fall 2014 SRC Group Reads, which I hadn't read yet.
I am claiming a Big Book ticket for All the Light We Cannot See at 544 pages and a GRA ticket for Anthony Doerr
Book 2: I read The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin - I used the "this week" "US" list generated on 12/29/14 and this book was #13 on that list
I am claiming a GRA ticket for Gabrielle Zevin
New Total: 245
AKCTask 5.10 Whats your muse - Book of choice
Kiss of Heat by Lora Leigh
Points this task: 5
Total points: 230
AKCTask 5.10 Whats your muse - Book of choice
Kiss of Heat by Lora Leigh
Points this task: 5
Total points: 230
Post 930.8 -- Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: Make Your TBR List Say Uncle
3) DOUBLE RAINBOW
Freakboy GLBT on main page
5)GUILTY PLEASURES
The Raven Prince I will only read romance novels at home:)
Points this post: 30
Total: 190
Books read: 14
Tasks Done:10
Catherine TTask 25.10 - Book Group Books
book one: I read a book from a previous SRC season (Spring 2013)
The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M Cain
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show_...
book two: I read a book that is on the popular book group books for the UK / this month / position 41 (list generated 7 Jan, still present at time of posting)
The Martian by Andy Weir
ASHLEY OZ5.2 Clio
Genre "Historical Fiction":
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
10.3. National Days
Australia:
Amnesia by Peter Carey
10.9. Get to Know the Author
Author Interviews:
Revival by Stephen King - Page 1
15.4 Ring in the New
Published on 30 September 2014 and is first in a series:
You by Caroline Kepnes
15.9 Public Enemy
Genre "Crime":
Cop Town by Karin Slaughter
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and Janus
Option 2. Genre
"Historical Fiction" The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jessica PDX's Task: Stop That Slump!
No SLUMP:
Paper Towns by John Green
25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old
Option 1. New Book, Old Author:
Dark Witch by Nora Roberts
Option 2. New Series, New Author:
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
25.6 -- Pamela3265's task: Let It Snow!
Option A. Let it snow initials:
The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters
Option C: Genre "Romance":
The Collector by Nora Roberts
POINTS
This Post: 145
Total Points: 145
Books Read: 11
Completed Tasks: 9
MEGSCL10.3. National Days.
The Slap is set in Australia (Australia Day is on Jan 26)
**570 pages = 1 bb ticket
10.6. Better Check that Gift Horse's Mouth!
Sweet Tooth espionage genre verified in gvt post 22
10.8. Our Friends in Tuxedos
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
**GRA ticket for Neil Gaiman
10.10. A New Blog for a New Year
The Age of Miracles Blog post here: https://bfgb.wordpress.com/2012/10/17...
**GRA ticket for Karen Thompson Walker
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Angie CA's task:
Fall of Giants
This book has main page genre of Historical Fiction (Task 5.2-Clio). The author is listed on Goodreads Author Interviews (Task 10.9-Get to Know Your Author). I found the interview with Ken Follett on page 5 and it was conducted on October 10, 2010.
**985 pages = 2 big book tickets
**Ken Follett is a GRA
30.3 - Dlmrose's task: Greek Key
Option 2. The Pact Is number 91 on the Best Twists list (p1)
**512 pages = 1bb ticket
**Jodi Picoult is a GRA
Option 4. Approved in message 58 of the task help thread
** GRA ticket for Yvette Walker
New Points this Post: 90
New Tickets this post: 5 GRA + 4 Big Books
TOTAL TO DATE
Points: 180
Tasks: 15
Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Book Tickets: 5
Books: 16
Julia103Task 15.3 - Launch A Thousand Ships
Venetian Affair, The by Helen MacInnes meets criteria for both Book 1 and Book 2
Helen is on the list of Greek Mythology names.
The book is set in France and Italy.
Post total: 15 points
Challenge total points: 365
Total GRA: 12
Total BB tickets: 4
20.3 Caroling, caroling...Match a word in one of the song titles.
1 book, more than 250 pages
The song: Angels We Have Heard On High
I read Enkelten verta (enkelten = angels', English version: The Blood of Angels). It has 275 pages.
points in this post: 20
total points: 70
NicoleS5.7 - Polyhymnia
Read a book with the genre "Religion," "Spirituality," or "Inspirational" on its main page.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
*Paolo Coelho is a Goodreads author
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 155
GR Authors this post: 1
Total GR Authors: 12
15.6 My WayRead a memoir or autobiography- a non-fiction account of the author's OWN personal life and experiences.
I chose: Accidental Ironman
Current post:
Points: 15
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 120
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+:
30.7 -- Catherine T's task: Hang the Christmas Stockings with CareI rolled 1 and 4
1.Satsuma. Read a book with a bright orange cover (at least 50% of the cover should be bright orange). REQUIRED: Include the cover when you post.
I chose:
Book approved in help thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
4. Luxury item - Treat yourself, and finally get around to a book that you've wanted to read for a long time. This should be a new-to-you book. REQUIRED: State that the book is not a re-read when you post.
I chose: The Sense of an Ending .
The book is not a re-read.
Current post:
Points: 30
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 150
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+:
Sarindre15.4 - Ring in the New
Satisfies both book 1 and 2!!!!
The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg
****Charlie N. Holmberg is a Goodreads Author****
This Post
Points this Post: 15
Tasks Completed: 1
GRA Tickets: 1
BB Ticket: 0
Total this Season
Points: 130 / 1045
Tasks Completed: 7/60
Pages: 3038
Books: 10
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and OldOption 1 - The Dreaming Place by Charles de Lint.
I previously read Dreams Underfoot by the same author.
Option 4 - From a Whisper to a Scream by Charles de Lint
This is the third book in a series I already started.
Points: 410
Jonquil5.6 - Melpomene
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4... #42
Shadow Kiss 443 pages 1/13
by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author)
Points this post: 5
Total points: 995
Books posted: 78
Tasks complete: 57
Goodreads authors this post: 1
Total goodreads authors: 46
HINA25.8 -- Hana C's task: Merry Saturnalia! -
Book 1: The Unclaimed Baby by Melanie Milburne.
A book of my choice.
Book 2 - Option 3: Dark Prince: Dragon Lords Anniversary Edition by Michelle M. Pillow.
Science Fiction ~25 Users on main page genre. Setting takes place on Planet Qurilixen that is primarily extra-terrestrial.
**Michelle M. Pillow is a goodreads author.**
Current post:
Points: 25
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 645
Total Goodreads Authors: 32
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
REPOST to add bookfinder's info 25.9 -- Pat's task: Narcissus & Echo
Narcissus
Option B
by Allison PearsonThis book is not a re-read
Option C
by Meg CabotThis book is not a re-read
IL: UG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 10.0
Meg Cabot is a goodreads author
472 pages + 224 pages = 696 pages
TOTAL POINT : 120
BOOKS READS : 9
GRA : 5
BIG BOOKS : -
30.2 -- Hina's task: Homer's Odyssey(view spoiler)
1: Emma by Jane Austen has a main page genre of Classics. I read the audiobook version, but for page count, Emma is the top Mass Market Paperback showing 382 pages.
6:
by Nicholas Monsarrat shows a ship and the sea on the cover. I read the kindle version, but for page count, The Cruel Sea is the top Mass Market Paperback, with 501 pages.**1 Big Book Ticket**
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30.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Twice the Fun
(view spoiler)
I rolled a 3 for this task, and both books share the same author, therefore the same name.
Book 1 is The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa
***Goodreads Author***
Book 2 is The Forever Song by Julie Kagawa
***Goodreads Author***
THIS POST:
Points: 60
Tasks Completed: 2
Pages: 1690
Books: 4
GRA Tickets: 2
BB Tickets: [500+:1][750+:0][1000+:0]
TOTAL THIS SEASON:
Points: 455
Tasks Completed: 32
Pages: 12187
Books: 37
GRA Tickets: 19
BB Tickets: [500+:4][750+:0][1000+:0]
Lacy Susanne 25.10 Lois's Task: Book Group Books
Book 1: I chose a book from the SRC Group Reads Shelf.
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Book 2: From the week 12/4, I chose #33 from the U.S. list.
Yes Please by Amy Poehler
Total points: 290
Books read: 21
Completed Tasks: 16
Pages Read: 6,980
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Books: 500(0); 750(0); 1000(0)
BellaGBeartask: 10.1 I rolled 29. so 2015-29= 1986 and I read The Light Fantastic
points this task: 10
Task: 20.5 I read this bookMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: A Savannah Story which is option 2.
points this task: 20
total poinst earned this post: 30
total points challenge: 205
ANGIE CA25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old
Book 1: The Duchess War by Courtney Milan
Notes: 1) I previously read The Governess Affair, and this is not a reread.
Book 2: Ward Against Disaster by Melanie Card
Notes: 4) Book 3 the Chronicles of a Reluctant Necromancer series. I have read the previous two. Approved for length.
30.7 -- Catherine T's task: Hang the Christmas Stockings with Care
Book 1: Deviant by Callie Hart
Notes: 3) CHocolate.
Book 2: Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin
Notes: 5) On Page 1.
This Post: 55
Points to Date: 750
25.3 - Mrs. soule's task: Two Types of TasksBook A - His Excellency: George Washington
I borrowed this book from the library.
Book B - The Rosie Project
From Mrs. soule's 5* shelf.
Total points: 70
25.8 Merry SaturnellaRead 2 Books that fit the tasks
Book 1 - Open Book
by Julie Kagawa***Julie Kagawa is a GR Author***
Book 2 - Option 1:Saturnalia is a winter holiday, so read a book that shows an outside winter landscape complete with snow.
by Laura Kaye***Laura Kaye is a GR Author***
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This Post:
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 2
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0
Points: 25
Totals:
Tasks Completed: 11
Books Read: 14
Goodreads Authors: 11
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Points: 195
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Sandy MN25.4 - Bluemoon's task: EGYPTIAN DEITIES
Option C: Series I have neglected. This is not a re-read.
Bitter Blood by Rachel Caine Goodreads Author
Option D: Magic genre (fantasy>Magic)
The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson Goodreads Author and Big Book more than 500 pages
Total Points:270
Total GR Authors:11
Total Big Books: (5) 500; (1)1000
Mod
15.3 Launch A Thousand Ships
Read ONE book that satisfies BOTH Book 1 and Book 2 requirements
The Flight of the Falcon by Daphne du Maurier
Daphne from the Greek names list
set in Italy
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Angie CA's task: 5+5, 5+10, and 10+10 equals 20!
As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley
Fits Task 5.2 Clio, historical fiction genre and Task 10.9 Get to Know the Author, Alan Bradley page 1 January 2015
25.4 - Bluemoon's task: EGYPTIAN DEITIES
option A, summer in title: A Summer Without Dawn by Agop J. Hacikyan
option B, bird on cover
Antarctic Oasis: Under the Spell of South Georgia by Tim Carrtotal = 555
Susan W.10.4 Let's Go! Read a book with the genre travel on its main page.
I read Seven Years in Tibet by Heinrich Harrer
Travel is on the main page (234 users)
20.6 Seasoned Reader-Alicia T's task: Deployment. Pick one option and read a book that fits that options criteria. State that the book is not a re-read for you.
Option 2 : Parenthood. Read a fiction book where the main character is a parent or guardian.
I read Crunch Time by Diane Mott Davidson
The main character Goldy Schulz is mother to a son named Arch.
This book is not a re-read for me.
** Diane Mott Davidson is a GRA **
Points this post: 30
Harm NL20.10 Group Reads
I read Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. I gave my reaction about this book in Message 24 in the discussion thread.
* Neil Gaiman is a Goodreads author *
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and JanusI did Option 1: Read a book with a cover showing a gate, door or doorway.
byAli SmithPicture of a door on cover.
Task total=20
Grand total=170
Cait S15.8- Under My Thumb
Read a book that has a human hand on the cover that shows a thumb.
by Rachel Vincent **Rachel Vincent is a Goodreads Author**This book was approved on the help thread here.
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 300
Goodreads Authors: 18
Total Tasks Completed: 19
CYNBAXTER:10.9. Get to Know the Author
Read a book written by an author interviewed by Goodreads - "Author Interviews".
Incantation by Alice Hoffman, whose interview can be found on page 6 (link provided)
https://www.goodreads.com/interviews/...
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 215
Total Tasks: 13
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: (500) 3; (750) 0; (1000) 0
Total Books Read: 16
Andy P.Task # 30.4 - Annapoorni's task: Neptune's Neighbourhood
B) Read a book written by an author whose name includes the word "water"
by Sarah Waters Author's last name is WatersC) Read a book that shows a body of water large enough to swim in on the cover.
by Ann Cleeves Rowboat on beach, water just beyond though swimming in the water off the Shetland Islands may make for a brisk swim.Points this post:30
Total points: 430
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Emurphy's task: 2 Sides to Every CoinOption 2: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
Bitter and Sweet are opposites found under 'B' on the Opposites list
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 3: Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder - Shadow Spell by Nora Roberts
The genre "Romance" appears on the book's main page. This book was not a reread for me.
30.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Twice the Fun
➜ I rolled a 5
5. AWARD:
In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick
ALA Alex Award (2001)
AND
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
ALA Alex Award (2006)
30.7 -- Catherine T's task: Christmas Stockings
➜ I rolled 3 & 6
3. Chocolate - Riptide by Cherry Adair
author initials, CA, can be found in "CHOCOLATE."
6. Stocking filler -
pair of socks on coverPoints this post: 100
Season Total: 200
20.9 - Stop that Slump!Read a book by an author whose name does not contain any of the letters in SLUMP.
The Trial by Franz Kafka
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 305
GR Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total books read: 18
Cindy C.Task 25.1 Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old
Option 1: Read a new-to-you book by an author you've read before & state the name of an older book that you've read by the author.
A Good Marriage
**Stephen King is a Goodreads Author.**
This book is only available in an audiobook or an ebook. I had it approved in the ebook verification thread post #4305 & it is on the Google doc of approved books page 1 line 44 (as of 2:34 pm Pacific time today).
I have read Different Seasons, Dolores Claiborne, and 11/22/63 by Stephen King in the past.
Option 2: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
The First World War
John Keegan is a new author to me.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 135
Total tasks: 6
GRA: 5
Big Books: (500+): 1
NICOLE OH25.10 Lois's Task: Book Group Books
Book 1: In the Blood- This was a January 2015 Groups Reads discussion book for my Goodreads book group Sweeter Reads. I love this book because I not only thought it was well written, but the plot had me hooked enough to read it in the middle of the night!
Lisa Unger is a Goodreads author.
Book 2: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry- this is currently #3 on the Most Popular Bookclub Books This Week In The United States list. I completely understand why. I absolutely adored it!
Gabrielle Zevin is a Goodreads author.
[POINTS]
This Post: 25
Total Points: 220
Books Read: 18
Goodreads Authors: 13
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
5.8 - Terpsichore: Repost for GRA Ticket CorrectionRead 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 (Gwenda Bond)
Points this post: 5
Total points: 35
Tasks complete: 7
Books read: 7
GR Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets: 2
15.9 Public Enemy: Read a book with the genre "crime" on its main book page.Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk (**Goodreads Author**)
Task: 15
Total: 505
GRA Tickets: 1
Kait15.9 - Public Enemy
A book with the genre "crime" on its main book page.
Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb -- Crime on main page with 213 users
Points This Post: 15
GR Authors This Post: 0
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Points: 200
Total GR Authors: 18
Total Big Book Tickets: 3
ASHLEY V5.2 - Clio
Muse Clio is often depicted holding a book in one hand and was the muse of history. Read a book with the genre "History" or "Historical Fiction" on its main page.
The Cases That Haunt Us by John E. Douglas
I am claiming 1 big book ticket ( 512 pages, Edition Link ).
CURRENT POST
Points: 5
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 1
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 105
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
20.7 Back to High SchoolI chose option 3 and read We Were Liars by E. Lockhart - nominated for (and won!) in the Young Adult Fiction category in 2014
Claiming a GRA Ticket for E. Lockhart
20.8 Nickels and Dimes
I read Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline -- has historical fiction on the main page (5.2) and was reviewed in Blogging for a Good Book here (10.10)
Claiming a GRA Ticket for Christina Baker Kline
New Total: 285
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Angie CA's task: 5+5, 5+10, and 10+10 equals 20!The Commoner by John Burnham Schwartz
This book fits the requirements for:
5.2 historical fiction
10.3 Winter National Days, set in Japan, which celebrates National Foundation Day on February 11
Points this post: 20
Total points: 315
JeniferThis is a repost
Task 20.6 Deployment
Wolf Hallby Hilary Mantel
option 1: set on different continent then where I live - I live in North America. Book set in Europe
*This book is not a re-read for me*
Wolf Hall is 532 pages so I'm claiming one Big Book Ticket.
Points this Post: 20
Total Points = 150
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20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jessica PDX's Task: Stop That Slump!
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