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WINTER CHALLENGE 2014 CT
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Teresa Jo30.3 - Dlmrose's task: Greek Key: Options Chosen: 2 and 3
Option 2: Best Twists, Page 1, Position 18
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
AR Bookfinder: IL: UG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 23.0
Goodreads Author: Gillian Flynn
Option 3: Word in title: Maze
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
AR Bookfinder: IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 15.0
Goodreads Author: James Dashner
This Post
Points: 30
Goodreads Author: Yes
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 655 / 1045 (62.67%)
Total Goodreads Authors: 26
Total Big Books: 1
Repost:20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 3: Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James - romance on main page
*** E.L. James is a Goodreads Author ***
*** Claiming one big book ticket based on paperback edition: Fifty Shades Freed which has 579 pages***
This book is not a reread for me
Delicious Dee10.3. National Days
Island of a Thousand Mirrors - Nayomi Munaweera (GR Author) - set primarily in Sri Lanka
Points this Post: 10
Points Total: 685
Goodreads Authors: 38
Big Book Tickets:
Lacy Susanne30.7 Catherine T's task: Hang the Christmas Stockings with Care
I rolled 5 and 1.
5. Read a book from the Popular Classic Retelling list. Book found on page 2.
Ragnarok by A.S. Byatt
1. Read a book with an orange cover.
by Willa Cather Total points: 320
Books read: 23
Completed Tasks: 17
Pages Read: 7,461
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Books: 500(0); 750(0); 1000(0)
lperales15.1 Returns and Exchanges
Option 1 -
Book read: Missing You by Harlan Coben
Inspired by: Stay Close by Harlan Coben
Option 2 -
Book read: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
Inspired by: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Date pulled: 12/29
Current points: 40
This task: 15
Total points: 55
Sandy MN5.2 - Clio
by Laura Lane McNeal Goodreads Author5.10 - Who's Your Muse?
by Alexander McCall Smith Goodreads Author20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Erika’s Task: Feminism is for Everybody!
Option 3 - Pink flowers on cover
by Alan Brennert Goodreads AuthorTotal Points: 300
Total GR authors: 14
Lindy-Lanetask 15.10: all i want for christmas is "u":
*book with title word that starts with a "u":
Undead and Unreturnable by MaryJanice Davidson
*this is a GRA
Points this post: 15
Total points: 115
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(1) 750+(1) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 7
Kristen IA20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Pick ONE option and read a book that fits its criteria. Rereads and books with the genre "kids" or "childrens" on its main page may not be used for this task.
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.
Required: State the continent on which you live and identify the setting of the book if it's not obvious from the Goodreads description.
The Husband's Secret - 1/16/15
by Liane Moriarty (Goodreads Author)
I live in North America. The book is set in Australia.
This book is not a re-read for me.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 80
Tasks complete: 4
Goodreads authors this post: 1
Total Goodreads authors: 4
Task 20.6 - DeploymentOption 1: Far Abroad –Read a book set on a different continent(s) than the one you are currently residing in.
Required: State the continent on which you live and identify the setting of the book if it's not obvious from the Goodreads description.
I live in North America. This non-fiction biography takes place entirely in Europe. It is a new-to-me book.
Mary Boleyn: The Mistress of Kings (2011) by Alison Weir (Hardcover, 364 pages)
165 + 20 = 185
Tasks Completed: 10
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 165 + 20 = 185
Books read: 14
Pages read: 4,429
Read but not claimed: 5
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and OldOption 2: Fear and Loathing in Las VegasHunter S. Thompson the author is new to me
Option 3: Postmortem
Patricia Cornwell
First book in her series. The author is new to me
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 50
GR Authors this post: 1
Total GR Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+:
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
Total books read: 4
GLADGIRL25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old
Pick 2 options and read 1 book from each. This is a TWO book task.
Option 2: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
REQUIRED: State that the author is new to you.
The Shuddering
By Ania Ahlborn
Ania Ahlborn is new to me.
Ania Ahlborn is a Goodreads Author
Option 4: Read a book in a series that you have already started. This book must be identified as #2 or higher in a series on Goodreads.
Authority (Southern Reach Trilogy #2)
By Jeff VanderMeer
I read the first book in the series, Annihilation.
Jeff VanderMeer is a Goodreads author.
POINTS
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 150
Books Read: 11
Completed Tasks: 8
Pages Read: 307, 341
Total Pages Read: 3,759
Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Boston Kate30.6 Twice the Fun
I rolled a 5 (Award) and chose the Goodreads Choice Awards
Book 1: Mr. Mercedes - won 2014 Mystery/Thriller
Book 2: We Were Liars - won 2014 Young Adult Fiction
Points this post: 30
Total points: 65
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 5
JeniferTask 20.7 Back to High School (repost)
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
option 3: 2012 nominee for YA Fantasy & Science Fiction
*Marissa Meyer is a GR Author so I'm claiming one GR Author ticket
Points this Post = 20
Total Points = 170
GLADGIRL20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Berls's Task: Back to High School
Choose ONE option and read a book that fulfills the option.
Required: State which option you chose when you post.
Option 3 - The Best YA:
For this option, pick a book that's been nominated for Young Adult Fiction or Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction in the Goodreads Choice Awards.
REQUIRED: State which year you used and whether the book was a Young Adult Fiction or Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction nominee.
Insurgent (Divergent #2)
By Veronica Roth
This book was nominated and won for the category of Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction in 2012.
Veronica Roth is a Goodreads author
This book meets the requirement for a Big Book at 525 pages
POINTS
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 170
Books Read: 12
Completed Tasks: 9
Pages Read: 525
Total Pages Read: 4,284
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
10.9 Get to Know the AuthorAll the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Author Interview on Goodreads is on the first page, third interview down.
**Anthony Doerr is a GOODREADS AUTHOR**
**ONE BIG BOOK TICKET (544 pages)**
Points this post: 10
Total points: 220
Tasks completed: 11
Books read: 16
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets: (1) All the Light We Cannot See (2) - (3) -
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20.1: Bea's task: January and JanusOption 2: Historical fiction
This book is set in the early 20th century (circa 1905 when the book was published).
The House of Mirth
By Edith Wharton
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 40
Goodreads Authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Total books read: 2
SHELLEY UT10.3. National Days.
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
Takes place in Australia.
Liane Moriarty is a goodreads author.
Points this task: 10
Total points: 115
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 13
Goodreads authors: 7
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM15.1 Returns and Exchanges
I chose
written by Matt Fraction as my starting point for both books in this task, found on 1/14/15.Book 1: Read a different book by the same author.
I read
written by Matt Fraction.Book 2: From that book’s main page navigate to "Readers Also Enjoyed" and read a book from that list.
I read
written by Rick Remender. This book was about three "arrows" to the right in the "Readers Also Enjoyed" widget on the Sex Criminals, Vol. 1: One Weird Trick main page when I checked it this morning.Previous point total: 80
New points this post: 15
Total points: 95
New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 7
GRA tickets this post: 0
Total GRA: 5
Big Books this post: 0
Total Big Books: 500+(0) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Elizabeth PTask 15.1 - Returns and Exchanges
Book One: Book by author you've read before and given 4 or 5 stars
Original Book: The Best Man by Kristan Higgins
I gave this book 4 stars
Book for Task: The Perfect Match by Kristan Higgins
Kristan Higgins is a *Goodreads Author*
Book Two: Take book I've rated 4 or 5 stars, read from readers also enjoyed
Original Book: P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
I gave this book 5 stars
Book for Task: My Best Friend's Girl by Dorothy Koomson
I found this on the Readers Also Enjoyed page for P.S. I Love You on 1/11
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 210
Total Tasks: 14
Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Books: 1
Total Books: 17
NICOLE OH15.6 My Way
Glitter and Glue
Kelly Corrigan is a Goodreads author.
[POINTS]
This Post: 15
Total Points: 235
Books Read: 19
Goodreads Authors: 14
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Cait S25.1- New and Old
Pick 2 options and read 1 book from each.
Option 2
Read a book by a new-to-you author.
The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez **Cristina Henriquez is a Goodreads Author**
Cristina Henriquez is also an author that is new to me.
Option 3
Start a series by a new-to-you author.
The Life & Death of Jorja Graham by Brynn Myers **Brynn Myers is a Goodreads Author**
Brynn Myers is also an author that is new to me.
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 325
Goodreads Authors: 20
Total Tasks Completed: 20
30.1 - It’s All Greek to Me…For this task you will read TWO books. Roll two dice.
REQUIRED: State which numbers you rolled when you post.
I rolled 3 & 6
3: Prometheus.- Read a book with fire on the cover
I read
6: Cupid and Psyche.- Read a book with a candle or candles on the cover
I read
POINTS
Points This Post: 30
Points Total: 290
GR Author:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
Tasks Completed: 14
GRA Total: 4
BB Total:
10.5 Older & WiserRead a non-fiction book that teaches you something
by Tony Abou-Ganim***I was interested in learning more about the different kinds of vodkas and what makes them unique/interesting. This book explained the differences in how they are made in different countries (including different ingredients used, as well as the different characteristics of vodkas***
***Approval for Non-Fiction ***
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This Post:
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Points: 10
Totals:
Tasks Completed: 12
Books Read: 15
Goodreads Authors: 11
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Points: 205
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Andy P.Task # 20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 1. Far Abroad-Read a book set on a different continent(s) than the one you are currently residing in.
by Peter May This book takes place in the Outer Hebrides (Island s part of Scotland) and I live in North AmericaThis book is not a reread nor does it have children listed as a genre
Points this post: 20
Total points: 460
20.3 Caroling, caroling The Parisian Christmas Bake Off by Jenny Oliver, word "Christmas" in title , book got 352 pages
Task points 20
Total points 280
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Emurphy's task: 2 Sides to Every Coinoption 2: lost/found
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest TrailCheryl Strayed
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 195
tasks completed :10
Books read:13
Catherine TTask 20.4 - College Years
option 2: read a non-fiction economics books
Money, Blood and Revolution: How Darwin and the doctor of King Charles I could turn economics into a science by George Cooper
Delicious Dee30.9 -- Delicious Dee's task: You Are An Ironman
Option 2 - Angels' Blood - Nalini Singh (GR Author) - my friend, Heather in FL who I have never met gave Angels' Blood 5 stars; bk 1 in series (as indicated on GR)
Option 3 - Die Again - Tess Gerritsen (GR Author) - this book has to been on my to-read shelf since it was annouced, almost a year ago, so i was excited to read it and it lived up to the hyper; #11 in series as indicated on GR
Points this Post: 30
Points Total: 715
Goodreads Authors: 40
Big Book Tickets:
10.5 Older and WiserHidden Messages in Water
By Masaru Emoto
Points in this post: 10
Total points: 50
Goodreads Authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Total books read: 3
Victoria C25.4 - Bluemoon's task: EGYPTIAN DEITIES
I chose Options A and C.
A - book with a season in the title, I read The Paris Winter by Imogen Robertson who is a Goodreads author.
C - start a new series, I read Sworn to Silence by Goodreads author Linda Castillo. This is #1 in the Kate Burkholder series.
This is not a reread.
[POINTS]
This Post: 25
Total Points: 115/1045
Books Read: 9
Completed Tasks: 6/60
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY5.6 Melpomene
Read a book found on the Causes of Ugly Crying list.
The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games #1) -- Suzanne Collins
This is #52 on the list, found on page 1.
I listened to the audiobook, the mmpb has 408 pages.
15.2 Roman Numerals
Read TWO books whose titles and/or subtitles together contain ALL 7 symbols/letters: I, C, D, L, M, V, X
I, D, L, M, V
A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend
A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend by Emily Horner
Emily Horner is a **Goodreads Author**
C, X
The Fox Inheritance
The Fox Inheritance (Jenna Fox Chronicles #2) by Mary E. Pearson
Mary E. Pearson is a **Goodreads Author**
[POINTS]
This Post: 5 + 15 = 20
Total Points: 575/1045
Books Read: 46
Completed Tasks: 36/59
Pages Read: 14598
Goodreads Authors: 32
Big Books: [500+: 3] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Dobbs10.5 Older and Wiser
Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History
I had seen this book and thought it looked so interesting and I wanted to learn more about breasts! Unfortunately, I did not enjoy it as much as I had hoped I would.
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 135
Total GR Authors: 5
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+:
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
Dobbs10.8 Our Friends in Tuxedos
Anansi Boys
Neil Gaiman is a GoodReads Author! His initials are also in peNGuin!
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 145
Total GR Authors: 6
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+:
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
Dobbs15.8 Under My Thumb
Good Omens
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 160
Total GR Authors: 6
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+:
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Berls's Task: Back to High SchoolOption 2 - Assigned Reading. Cannery Row
Cannery Row is currently on page 2 of the list, at number 160.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 110
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 2
20.4 - Author! Author! - Gea's task: The College YearsOption 3: Joyland by Stephen King, a GRA. Main character, Devin Jones, is a college student.
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Points this post: 20
Total points: 195
Big Books: 2 tickets
Total GR Authors: 6
SCHATZIETASK 10.5: Older and wiser
The Vertical Farm: Feeding the World in the 21st Century
req'd: I am an avid gardener. I have been researching this subject and hydroponic gardening. I want to try it, small scale of course, and see what kind of results I can get.
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TASK 20.4: Author Author
opt. 2:
--has the genre "ECONOMICS" on main page
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TASK 30.1: Captain America Girl's
req'd: I rolled a 2 & 4
Full Steam Ahead
by Karen Witemeyer --- GR Author
Ship Breaker
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TASK 30.2: Hina's - Homer's Odyssey
opt. 5:The Magician
by Michael Scott --- GR Author
published in 2008
opt. 6: Only Time Will Tell
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Tasks Completed: 19
Points this post: 90
Total Points: 370
GRA This Post: 2
Total GRA: 16
BB-500: 1
BB-750: 1
BB-1000: 0
Oma122910.4. Let's Go!
Read a book with the genre "travel" on its main page. The genre may be stand alone or embedded.
A Million Steps by Kurt Koontz
Claiming Kurt Koontz as GR author
Total Points- 200/1045
Number of Tasks Completed 12/59
Number of GR authors-(7)
Number of Big Books- 500 pages () 750+pages (1)
babbling c30.2 -- Hina's task: Homer's Odyssey
Both books must be at least 300 pages long.
Option 1: As the Odyssey is considered a classic, read a book (fiction or nonfiction) that has "Classics" as a genre on its main page.
Sense and Sensibility -kindle - Sense and Sensibility paperback - 409 pages by Jane Austen
genre classics
Option 6: Odysseus' goal is to go back home by navigating the Seas using a ship. Read a book with water AND a ship/boat on the cover of the book. REQUIRED: Include the cover in your post.
West of Want kindle West of Want - paperback 400 pages by Laura Kaye
Laura Kaye is a GRA
there is a boat in the water in the background
THIS POST
Points: 30
Completed Tasks: 1
Good Read Authors: 1
Big Books: 0
Total This Season
Points: 155
Completed Tasks: 8
Good Read Authors: 10
Big Books: 0
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Pages read this season: 3,973
Books read this season: 12
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Personal Best: 660/1180 (summer 14)
Oma122920.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Caroling, Caroling …
Read ONE book whose TITLE shares a word with the title of one of my favorite Christmas Songs. The word must be 4 or more letters long. The word must match exactly – NO variations.
The Silver Bough by Lisa Tuttle
The song is Silver Bells and the matching word in the title is Silver
Total Points- 220/1045
Number of Tasks Completed 13/59
Number of GR authors-(7)
Number of Big Books- 500 pages () 750+pages (1)
5.9 - UraniaCelestial object in the title: Pack Up the Moon by Rachael Herron
Points this post: 5
Total points: 335
CHANDNI20.10 - Group Reads
I read Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein.
Elizabeth Wein is a Goodreads author - **Claiming one Goodreads author ticket**
My post is here.
[POINTS]
This Post: 20
Total Points: 180
Books Read: 11
Completed Tasks: 9
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
RiniTask #5.2 – Clio
Task Description: Read a book with the genre "History" or "Historical Fiction" on its main page. Genres may be stand alone or embedded
Book Edition: In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters
How Book Fits Task: On January 17th this book has ‘Historical Fiction’ as a stand-alone genre
*Claiming Goodreads Author Ticket*
Task #10.10 – A New Blog For A New Year
Task Description: Read a book that has been reviewed in this blog. Include the link.
Book Edition: In the Woods by Tana French
How Book Fits Task: Reviewed December 3rd, 2014 by Neil. https://bfgb.wordpress.com/2014/12/03...
*Claiming Goodreads Author Ticket*
Task #20.6 – Deployment
Task Description: Read a book with the genre "Romance" on its main page. Genres may be stand alone or embedded
Book Edition: Wicked by Jennifer L. Armentrout
How Book Fits Task: On January 17th January this book has “Romance” as a stand alone genre
*Claiming Goodreads Author Ticket*
Task #25.8 - Merry Saturnalia!
Book 1
Task Description: Read any book of your choice
Book Edition: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
*Claiming Big Books Ticket*
Book 2
Task Description: Option 1 - Read a book that shows an outside winter landscape complete with snow. Include the book cover.
Book Edition: A Family Affair by Mary Campisi
How Book Fits Task:
*Claiming Goodreads Author Ticket*
This Post
Points This Post: 60
Tasks Completed: 4
GRA Tickets: 4
BB Tickets: 500+ (0) 750+ (0) 1000+ (1)
Total This Season
Points: 105
Tasks Completed: 8
GRA Tickets: 8
BB Tickets: 500+ (0) 750+ (0) 1000+ (1)
Pages: 4047
Books: 9
15.1. RETURNS & EXCHANGESBook 1: Proof of Guilt by Charles Todd (GRA), inspired by The Confession by Charles Todd (4 stars)
Book 2: King of Thorns by Mark Lawrence (GRA), inspired by The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (4 stars), on 01/11/2015
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 180
Goodreads Authors this post: 2
Total Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 2
trishhartuk30.6 - Elizabeth B’s task: Twice the Fun
Roll 1 die and read 2 books that correspond to the number you rolled. REQUIRED: State which number you rolled when you post.
I rolled a 4 (PUBLICATION YEAR: Read 2 books that were first published in the same year) and chose 2014.
Northanger Abbey by Val McDermid
Kinde edition published April 15th 2014 by Grove Press (First published March 27th 2014)
MMPB reference edition:
Goodreads Author: No
Big Book: No
Hidden, Benedict Jacka
Published September 2nd 2014 by Ace
Goodreads Author: Yes, Benedict Jacka is a Goodreads Author
Big Book: No
Total Points this Challenge: 30
Books Read: 2
Tasks Completed: 12
Total Points: 275
Total Goodreads Authors: 10
Total Big books: 500+ (1). 750+ (0). 1,000 + (0)
Task # 15.4 – Ring in the NewBook 1 – Book first published between 01March14 and 28Feb15
Book 2 – Book # 1 in a series
(May use 1 book to cover both options)
The Paper Magician ✔ – 17Jan15
Published 01Sep2014 / Book # 1 in series
Approved for 1-book option: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
*** Charlie N. Holmberg is a Goodreads author ***
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This Post: 15 points
Total points to date: 170 points
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books Read: (1) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 1
Delicious Dee10.6. Better Check that Gift Horse's Mouth!
Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War - Karen Abbott (GR Author)(Big Book Ticket - 500+ pgs, book was 513) - espionage>spy thriller approved in the genre verification thread, msg 267
Points this Post: 10
Points Total: 725
Goodreads Authors: 41
Big Book Tickets: 500+ - 1
5.6 - MelpomeneRead a book found on the Causes of Ugly Crying list.
I read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
The book was on page 2 of the list, number 166
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(view spoiler)[Just to celebrate the New and the Old.
Pick 2 options and read 1 book from each. This is a TWO book task.
Option 1. Read a new-to-you book (not a reread) by an author that you have read before.
REQUIRED: State the name of older book that you have read by this author.
Option 2: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
REQUIRED: State that the author is new to you. (hide spoiler)]
1. Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri is NOT a re-read.
(I have previously read Unaccustomed Earth by the same author.)
2. The Diving Pool by Yōko Ogawa is NOT a re-read. This is my first time reading this author.
THIS POST:
Points: 25
Tasks Completed: 1
Pages: 373
Books: 2
GRA Tickets: 0
BB Tickets: [500+:0][750+:0][1000+:0]
TOTAL THIS SEASON:
Points: 480
Tasks Completed: 33
Pages: 12560
Books: 39
GRA Tickets: 19
BB Tickets: [500+:4][750+:0][1000+:0]