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message 2401: by Nancy (new)

Nancy (nancyhelen) | 64 comments 5.2 - Clio
Read a book with the genre "History" or "Historical Fiction" on its main page.

At the Sign of the Sugared Plum by Mary Hooper At the Sign of the Sugared Plum by Mary Hooper

5.10 - Who's Your Muse?
Read a book of your choice.

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

15.9 Public Enemy
Read a book with the genre "crime" on its main book page.

Faithful Place (Dublin Murder Squad, #3) by Tana French Faithful Place by Tana French
*Tana French is a Goodreads Author

25.3 -- Mrs.soule's task: Two Types of Tasks
Book A: read a book you already owned before December 1, 2014.
I have owned this book for at least 10 years but never read it.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
*Paulo Coelho is a Goodreads Author

Book B: Read a book from Mrs.soule's Goodreads five-star shelf.

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier

25.10 -- Lois's task: Book Group Books
Book 1: Read a book from my real life book group

The Remains of the Living by Ian Church The Remains of the Living by Ian Church

Book 2: Read a book from the Most Popular bookclub books list

The Rosie Project (Don Tillman #1) by Graeme Simsion The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion (#7 on the list)

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Total Points This Post: 75
Total Points: 140

Tasks completed: 10

Other totals
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books (500): 2
Big Books (750):
Big Books (1000):


message 2402: by Tammy AZ (new)

Tammy AZ (tammyaz) | 1207 comments 25.1 New and Old

Option 2 - Author New to You
Dollbaby by Laura Lane McNeal

This is a new author to me.

Option 4 - Book in a Series You've Already Started
Pegasus Descending by James Lee Burke

This is number 15 in the series.

***Laura Lane McNeal is a Goodreads Author


Post Total: 25
Grand Total: 180


message 2403: by Bluemoon (last edited Jan 24, 2015 07:38AM) (new)

Bluemoon (bluemoon286) | 1797 comments *****REPLACING A BOOK******

25.3 - TWO TYPES OF TASKS

OPTION 1 - Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground to replace Mistik Lake. I got this book from the library.



OPTION 2 - Angels' Dance approved in line 183 of the spreadsheet on 11/28/14 when I chose it.










25.9 - NARCISSUS AND ECHO

NARCISSUS

OPTION 2 - ME IN TITLE - Kill Me If You Can.

OPTION 3 - ONE PERSON ON COVER - Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez










50.1 - LET'S START THE NEW YEAR OUT RIGHT

OPTION 1 - CLOSE BUT NOT QUITE - Mistik Lake which I was going to use for task 30.8 option 3 but with only 224 pages it failed to meet the 250 page minimum.


OPTION 3 - NOMINATED IN THE MYSTERY CATEGORY - Top Secret Twenty-One.


OPTION 4 - Sweet Venom which has Mythology and Greek mythology on the home page.








TOTAL POINTS - 515


message 2404: by Scarlett (new)

Scarlett Sims (broomperson) | 56 comments 30.2 -- Hina's task: Homer's Odyssey
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.
Selected Short Stories by Rabindranath Tagore

Option 3:Read a book written by an author whose initials can be found in the word "NOBODY."
Chronicles, Vol. 1 by Bob Dylan

Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 145
GR Authors: 5


message 2405: by Trish (last edited Jan 24, 2015 08:21AM) (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 3675 comments trishhartuk

25.4 Bluemoon's task: Egyptian Deities

For this task we will explore Egyptian Mythology. You will chose TWO different options and read a book for EACH. REQUIRED: State which options you chose when you post.

A. THE GODDESS MA’AT - For this option read a book with the name of a season in the title or subtitle.


Foxglove Summer, Ben Aaronovitch
Read the kindle edition: MMPB reference edition: Foxglove Summer (Peter Grant, #5) by Ben Aaronovitch
Goodreads Author: Yes, Ben Aaronovitch is a Goodreads Author
Big Book: No

D. THE GODESS ISIS - this option read a book that has “Magic” or “Magical Realism” as a genre on the home page.

Chocolat, Joanne Harris
Has the front-page genre Magical Realism
Goodreads Author: Yes, Joanne Harris is a Goodreads Author
Big Book: No

Total Points this Challenge: 25
Books Read: 2

Tasks Completed: 13
Total Points: 300
Total Goodreads Authors: 12
Total Big books: 500+ (1). 750+ (0). 1,000 + (0)


message 2406: by Alkmini (new)

Alkmini | 32 comments 20.10 Group Reads

read a book selected as the group reads.

I read Good Omens

points of this post: 20
GRA:1
Big books:0


message 2407: by Sirena (new)

Sirena (spthewife) | 298 comments 20.3 - 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.

Song: Winter Wonderland

Book: The Dust of Wonderland by Lee Thomas (***Goodreads Author***)

Task: 20
Total: 595
GRA This Task: 1


message 2408: by frugalitymom (new)

frugalitymom  (frugalitymom) 30.8 Morgan Faeriesfolly's Task: Make Your TBR List Say Uncle

I chose options 4 and 6

Joy for Beginners

Joined Goodreads July 2011 and added the book June 6, 2012

The Courtship of Princess Leia

Task Task Points: 30
Total Points: 160


message 2409: by Happy (new)

Happy (worldhasteeth) | 173 comments *~*~*~REPOST OF 2434~*~*~*

15.7 Creature Feature

(view spoiler)

The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle contains the word "UNICORN" in the title.
***Goodreads Author***

IL: UG BL: 6.2 AR: 11.0


THIS POST:
Points: 15
Tasks Completed: 1
Books: 1
GRA Tickets: 1
BB Tickets: [500+:0][750+:0][1000+:0]

TOTAL THIS SEASON:
Points: 590
Tasks Completed: 38
Pages: 14685
Books: 47
GRA Tickets: 24
BB Tickets: [500+:4][750+:0][1000+:0]


message 2410: by Catie (last edited Jan 24, 2015 10:26AM) (new)

Catie | 185 comments 30.9 -- Delicious Dee's task: You Are An Ironman

2. Friendships: Read a book that either a GR friend who you have never met, or that one of our moderators has rated 4 or 5 stars.
REQUIRED: Provide a link to the friend's or the moderator's review of the book when you post.


Witches Abroad: by Terry Pratchett (Discworld #12)

Rated 5 stars by Stevie Finegan, a booktuber I'm friends with on Goodreads, but have never met. Her rating is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

4. First-time winners: Read a debut book by an author. (Note: This will necessarily need to be book #1 in a series since it's the author's first stand-alone book.) Contributions to anthologies can be ignored.

Paper Aeroplanes by Dawn O'Porter (Paper Aeroplanes #1)

Points this post: 30
Points total: 95
Tasks completed: 4
GRA tickets total: 3
Big book tickets total: 3 - 500+(1) 750+(1) 1000+()


message 2411: by Donna (new)

Donna | 1271 comments SCHATZIE

30.7: CATHERINE T'S HANG THE STOCKINGS

req'd: I rolled a 1 and 5

#1: Beatrice and Virgil by Yann Martel Beatrice and Virgil

#5: req'd: found on page 1
Prom and Prejudice
by Elizabeth Eulberg --- GR Author

Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 555
Total GRA: 22
BB-500: 1
BB-750: 1
BB-1000: 0


message 2412: by Amy (new)

Amy | 33 comments Amy N.
15.7 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. Plurals and possessives are ok, no other variations.
Pegasus by Danielle Steel Pegasus Danielle Steel 1/24/15

This Post: 15
Total Points: 135
Tasks Completed: 8
Books Read: 11
Goodreads Author: 7
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)


message 2413: by Lindy-Lane (new)

Lindy-Lane (moonbacklit) | 567 comments Lindy-Lane

task 30.9: ironman:2 books from different options:

*opt #1: book #1 of a series & set @ least 50% in georgia:

Defending Angels by Mary Stanton *this is a GRA
setting is savannah, georgia

*opt #5: book #1 of a series & with letters S.A.L.T. found in title:

The Sweethearts' Knitting Club by Lori Wilde *this is a GRA

Points this post: 30
Total points: 160
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Books: 500+(1) 750+(1) 1000+(0)

Tasks Completed: 9


message 2414: by Hevabean (new)

Hevabean | 89 comments 5.7 - Polyhymnia
Read a book with the genre "Religion," "Spirituality," or "Inspirational" on its main page.
Habibi by Craig Thompson

Total points: 315
GRAs: 10
BBs: 1


message 2415: by Wanda (new)

Wanda (wanda71) | 1770 comments Oma1229

5.2 - Clio

Read a book with the genre "History" or "Historical Fiction" on its main page.

Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie

Total Points- 235/1045
Number of Tasks Completed 15/59
Number of GR authors-(8)
Number of Big Books- 500 pages () 750+pages (1)



message 2416: by Hevabean (new)

Hevabean | 89 comments 20.5 - 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.

Girl Meets Boy by Ali Smith

Total points: 335
GRAs: 10
BBs: 1


message 2417: by Kristen (new)

Kristen (kristenia) | 1119 comments Kristen IA

20.5 - Bigger is Better - Emurphy's task: 2 Sides to Every Coin
Read ONE book from one of the following options. REQUIRED: State which option you chose when you post.
Option 2: Read a book whose title or subtitle has two words that are conflicting or opposites.
Lost and Found - 1/24/15
by Lori L. Otto (Goodreads Author)

Points this post: 20
Total points: 100
Tasks complete: 5
Goodreads authors this post: 1
Total Goodreads authors: 5


message 2418: by Andy (last edited Jan 24, 2015 12:09PM) (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 5.3 - Euterpe

Read a book with an identifiable musical instrument on the cover. The Voice of the Violin (Montalbano, #4) by Andrea Camilleri by Andrea Camilleri There is the shadow of a person playing the violin through the archway. Cover approved in message 2 Seventh cover from left in first line.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 570


message 2419: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 5.6 - Melpomene

Read a book found on the Causes of Ugly Crying list.
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson by Laurie Halse Anderson. This book is # 139 on the list, page 2

Points this post:5
Total points: 275


message 2420: by Jonquil (last edited Jan 24, 2015 12:48PM) (new)

Jonquil | 1059 comments Jonquil

50.1 - Teri-K's task: Let's Start the New Year Off Right

Book 1 2) Try, Try Again
Started and did not finish in December 2011
Did not complete book until I started from page 1 again this week.
Within the Flames 376 pages 1/19
by Marjorie M. Liu (Goodreads Author)

Book 2 3) Jump on the Bandwagon
Nonfiction https://www.goodreads.com/choiceaward...
This is the first time I have read this book.
The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons: The History of the Human Brain as Revealed by True Stories of Trauma, Madness, and Recovery 407 pages 1/24
by Sam Kean

Book 3 5) Be Resolved
Pick a resolution--I've been rehabbing a house, so I've let my (done on my time) work-related reading slide; I'm feeling self-imposed pressure to catch up.
Among other topics, I facilitate seminars on public speaking.
This is the first time I have read this book.
Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds 300 pages 1/22
by Carmine Gallo

Points this post: 50
Total points: 1045
Books posted: 81
Tasks complete: 58
Goodreads authors this post: 1
Total goodreads authors: 47


message 2421: by Beth F (new)

Beth F | 669 comments 20.5 - Bigger is Better - Emurphy's task: 2 Sides to Every Coin: Hippie Boy: A Girl's Story by Ingrid Ricks
Option 2 (boy/girl), plural approved in help thread.

25.4 - Bluemoon's task: EGYPTIAN DEITIES

Option A - The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley, a Goodreads author.
Winter in the title.

This book is a BIG BOOK with 527 pages.

Option D - I'll Be Watching You by Charles de Lint
Magic

Points: 480


message 2422: by Melanie (new)

Melanie Greene (dakimel) | 816 comments Dakimel

20.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Caroling, Caroling …

I read His at Night
It's 417 pages & NIGHT is in O Holy Night

30.9 -- Delicious Dee's task: You Are An Ironman
For option 3 I read Some Luck which is book 1 of her new series & as always with Smiley I was eagerly anticipating getting to read what she next wrote.
For option 5 I read Animal Magnetism, also book 1 in that series, which contains S A L & T in the title.

TALLY:
This post - 50 points
Total - 500


message 2423: by Happy (new)

Happy (worldhasteeth) | 173 comments 10.2. A New Year and a New Number

(view spoiler)

Last Man in Tower by Aravind Adiga

I read this book in the Kindle edition linked above, but the top mass market paperback edition has 512 pages. Approved on Post 31 of the Task Help thread.

**Big Book 500+ pages**

THIS POST:
Points: 10
Tasks Completed: 1
Books: 1
GRA Tickets: 0
BB Tickets: [500+:1][750+:0][1000+:0]

TOTAL THIS SEASON:
Points: 610
Tasks Completed: 40
Pages: 15626
Books: 49
GRA Tickets: 25
BB Tickets: [500+:5][750+:0][1000+:0]


message 2424: by Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Dlmrose | 18433 comments Mod
Dlmrose

15.5 California Dreamin'

West of Sunset by Stewart O'Nan
"a novel of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s last years in Hollywood"

30.3 - Dlmrose's task: Greek Key

option 2, pg 2 #164 : Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne

option 4
A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout

30.8 -- Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: Make Your TBR List Say Uncle

option 1, approved in post 2: The Shelf: From LEQ to LES: Adventures in Extreme Reading by Phyllis Rose

option 6, pirates: Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton

total = 885


message 2425: by Elizabeth (last edited Jan 24, 2015 01:12PM) (new)

Elizabeth (ebpnd17) | 811 comments Elizabeth P

Task 20.3 - Caroling, Caroling...

Title has matching word from a Christmas Carol

Christmas Carol: Joy to the World
Word Matched: World

World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks

Page Number: 420
Pages Link: World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

Max Brooks is a *Goodreads Author*

Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 260
Total Tasks: 17
Goodreads Authors: 13
Big Books: 1
Total Books: 21


message 2426: by Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Dlmrose | 18433 comments Mod
Congratulations, Jonquil! Task 30.1 in the Spring Challenge is yours!


message 2427: by Cat (last edited Jan 24, 2015 01:55PM) (new)

Cat (cat_uk) | 3382 comments Catherine T

Task 25.9 - Narcissus & Echo
I did the Echo option
option B: read a book with a repeated word in the title
Kiss Kiss by Roald Dahl
page count: 236; not a reread

option C: read a book with two people on the cover
City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments, #5) by Cassandra Clare City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare
page count: 544; not a reread
Coincidently, City of Lost Souls also meets option A, being on page 2 of the list & with romance genre :)

Total page count is greater than 500


message 2428: by EShay (new)

EShay Fagan (eshay11) | 569 comments ESHAY

10.5. Older and Wiser

The Pursuit of Perfect: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Start Living a Richer, Happier Life by Tal Ben-Shahar

I wanted to learn to not be so hard on myself and complete tasks with less consternation, all while working toward a happier life. Good book!

THIS POST: 10
TOTAL: 110
TASKS: 6
GRA: 2
BB: 500() 750() 1000()


message 2429: by Cheryl (new)

Cheryl Zaleski (cherylzaleski) CherylZ

Task #5.7 - Polyhymnia

Why Priests? by Garry Wills

Goodreads Author -no
Big Book ticket - no

This Post
Points: 5

Total Points: 65
Total Goodreads Authors: 0
Total Big Books: 0


message 2430: by Rebecca (new)

Rebecca Shook (fireye2) | 19 comments Rebe

30.7 -- Catherine T's task: Hang the Christmas Stockings with Care
Read 2 books, 1 for each option as indicated by results of rolled dice.

Numbers rolled: 2; 3

Option 2: Read a non-fiction science book. The genre "Science" must appear on the book's main page.

What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe for 1 Goodreads Author ticket.

Science appears as a main page genre. The book is non-fiction.

Option 3: Read a book whose author initials can be found in "CHOCOLATE."

Heist Society by Ally Carter for 1 Goodreads Author ticket.

AC are the author's initials, and both letters appear in the word chocolate.

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Points this post: 30
Big Books this post: --
Goodreads Author tickets this post: 2
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Total Points: 55
Total Big Books: --
Total Goodreads Author Tickets: 4
Total Tasks: 2


message 2431: by Rebecca (new)

Rebecca Shook (fireye2) | 19 comments Rebe

30.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Twice the Fun
Read 2 books for 1 option chosen by the roll of 1 die.

Number rolled: 6

Option 6: Read 2 books that have the same top genre on the main page.

Book 1: Yes Please by Amy Poehler

Book 2: Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography by Neil Patrick Harris

Both of these books have nonfiction listed as the top entry on their main page for genre listings.

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Points this post: 30
Big Books this post: --
Goodreads Author tickets this post: --
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Total Points: 85
Total Big Books: --
Total Goodreads Author Tickets: 4
Total Tasks: 3


message 2432: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4447 comments Task # 15.10 – All I Want for Christmas is “U”

Word beginning with “U” in title - Under

Grace Under Pressure ✔ – 24 Jan 15
*** Julie Hyzy is a Goodreads author ***


* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


This Post: 15 points
Total points to date: 215 points
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Books Read: (1) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 1


message 2433: by Meg (new)

Meg (megscl) | 2466 comments MEGSCL

15.8 Under My Thumb
The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber
**547pp - 1 BB ticket

TOTAL TO DATE
Points: 290
Tasks: 22
Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Book Tickets: 8
Books: 24


Christina (AKA Babbling) (babblingbookreviews) | 855 comments babbling c


15.1 Returns and Exchanges

Book 1 - Choose a book that you have read and rated 4 or 5 stars: Home of the Braised by Julie Hyzy. Read a different book by the same author.: All the President's Menus -kindle - All the President's Menus - paperback 304 pgs. by Julie Hyzy
Julie Hyzy is a GRA

All the President's Menus (A White House Chef Mystery, #8) by Julie Hyzy

Book 2 - Choose a book that you read and rated 4 or 5 stars: Nice Dragons Finish Last by Rachel Aaron. "Readers Also Enjoyed": Charming - kindle - Charming - paperback- 400 pgs by Elliott James
Elliott James is a GRA
found on 19 Jan 15.

Charming (Pax Arcana, #1) by Elliott James


THIS POST
Points: 15
Completed Tasks: 1
Good Read Authors: 2
Big Books: 0

Total This Season
Points: 180
Completed Tasks: 10
Good Read Authors: 13
Big Books: 0

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Pages read this season: 4,939
Books read this season: 15

******
Personal Best: 660/1180 (summer 14)


message 2435: by Melissa (new)

Melissa (balletbookworm) | 915 comments Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM

30.7 -- Catherine T's task: Hang the Christmas Stockings with Care
I rolled a 4 and a 5.
Option 4, Luxury Item:
I chose to read Citizen An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine by Claudia Rankine - I'd been wanting to read this since it was announced but was unable to get a galley and the hold list at the library was quite long.
Option 5, Surprise:
I chose to read Sense & Sensibility by Joanna Trollope by Joanna Trollope - it's approximately half-way down the first page of the Popular Classic Retellings list.

Previous point total: 195
New points this post: 30
Total points: 225

New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 12

GRA tickets this post: 0
Total GRA: 7
Big Books this post: 0
Total Big Books: 500+(0) 750+(0) 1000+(0)


message 2436: by Denise (new)

Denise | 471 comments 20.5 - Bigger is Better - Emurphy's task: 2 Sides to Every Coin

I chose Option 1: Read a book that has the word "coin", or the name of a US coin (defined as: penny, nickel, dime, quarter) in the title/subtitle.

Harry Houdini Mysteries: The Dime Museum Murders by Daniel Stashower

Dime


Task total=20
Grand total=220


message 2437: by Kaity (new)

Kaity | 358 comments Kait

15.6 - My Way
A book that is a memoir or autobiography- a non-fiction account of the author's OWN personal life and experiences.
Yes Please by Amy Poehler -- Memoir



Points This Post: 15
GR Authors This Post: 0
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0

Total Points: 270
Total GR Authors: 22
Total Big Book Tickets: 3


message 2438: by Jasmiina (new)

Jasmiina F (slipperbunny) | 529 comments Jasmiina F


20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment:
Option 1: Read a book set on a different continent(s) than the one you are currently residing in.

Adiós Muchachos by Daniel Chavarria.
I live in Europe and the book's setting is in North America.
This book isn't a reread for me.



Points this post: 20
Total Points: 260
GR Authors this post: 0
Total GR Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 1
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:


message 2439: by Jasmiina (new)

Jasmiina F (slipperbunny) | 529 comments Jasmiina F


20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jessica PDX's Task: Stop That Slump!:
read ONE book by an author whose name does NOT contain ANY of the letters in SLUMP.

Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich.
*Goodreads author*


Points this post: 20
Total Points: 280
GR Authors this post: 1
Total GR Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 1
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:


message 2440: by Deborah (new)

Deborah | 1667 comments Post 14

20.4 - Author! Author! - Gea's task: The College Years

Option 1) Read a book which is set at least 50% in a country that is part of European Union.

Using Spain
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Member_s...

Small Damages

Points this post: 20
Total: 305
Books read: 22
Tasks Done:14


message 2441: by Cristina (new)

Cristina (thyan) | 36 comments 30.1. CAPTAIN AMERICA'S GIRL TASK: IT'S ALL GREEK TO ME…

Rolled 3 and 5.

Option 3. Prometheus: The Crippled God by Steven Erikson by Steven Erikson.
Big book with 1.200 pages.

Option 5. Medusa: The Stress of Her Regard by Tim Powers by Tim Powers
Big Book with 554 pages


Points this post: 30
Total Points: 240
Goodreads Authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Book Tickets this post: 4
Total Big Book Tickets: 6


message 2442: by Ashley (new)

Ashley 20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 1: Far Abroad
I live in Australia and the book is set in Europe
This book is not a reread
The Children Act by Ian McEwan


POINTS
This Post: 20
Total Points: 180
Books Read: 13
Completed Tasks: 11


message 2443: by Ashley (new)

Ashley 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
Set in the twentieth century

25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old
Option 1. New Book, Old Author:
Dark Witch by Nora Roberts
Older Book: Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts

Option 3. New Series, New Author:
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
This author is new to me

POINTS
This Post: 35
Total Points: 180
Books Read: 13
Completed Tasks: 11


message 2444: by arin (new)

arin | 16 comments 5.5 - Thalia
Super What? by Jax Abbott by Jax Abbott

15.8 Under My Thumb
Lupus Klasik 1 Tangkaplah Daku, Kau Kujitak! - Cinta Olimpiade - Mahluk Manis Dalam Bis by Hilman Hariwijaya by Hilman Hariwijaya

20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Erika’s Task: Feminism is for Everybody!
Option 3
Beautiful Sacrifice by Elizabeth Lowell by Elizabeth Lowell
The pink object : Pink lips
Elizabeth Lowell is a goodreads author

20.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Caroling, Caroling …
Wedding Night - Malam Pengantin by Sophie Kinsella by Sophie Kinsella
The song yitle : O Holy Night
The matching word : NIGHT
Wedding night i a big book (592 pages)

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 1
One Hundred Names by Cecelia Ahern by Cecelia Ahern
The book set in Europe, I live in Asia
This book is not a re-read

TOTAL POINT : 200
BOOKS READS : 14
GRA : 6
BIG BOOKS : 1


message 2445: by Nicole (new)

Nicole | 50 comments NicoleS

10.10 A New Blog for a New Year

Jackaby by William Ritter

https://bfgb.wordpress.com/2014/11/25...

*William Ritter is a Goodreads author

Points this post: 10
Total Points: 180
GR Authors this post: 1
Total GR Authors: 13


message 2446: by Fandury (last edited Jan 25, 2015 04:39AM) (new)

Fandury | 957 comments FANDURY

30.9 -- Delicious Dee's task: You Are An Ironman

Option 4: Read a debut book by an author.

The Emperor's Blades by Brian Staveley

This is the debut book by author Brian Staveley and the first book in the Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne series.

Brian Staveley is a Goodreads Author!


Option 5: Read a book where the letters S, A, L, T can be found in the title/subtitle.

Death Comes to the Village by Catherine Lloyd

The letter S, A, L, T can be found in the title: deATh comeS to the viLllage

This is the first book in the Kurland St. Mary Mystery series.

Points this post: 30
Total Points: 265
Books Read: 15
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(1)


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30.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Twice the Fun

6.GENRE: Read 2 books that have the same top genre on the main page
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan and
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
both have mystery as the top genre

*Robin Sloan and Alan Bradley are Goodreads authors

Points this post: 30
Total Points: 210
GR Authors this post: 2
Total GR Authors: 15


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25.9: PAT'S TASK - NARCISSUS & ECHO

Both books are new to me.
character: Narcissus

opt. B: Written in My Own Heart's Blood
by Diana Gabaldon --- GR Author
***BB TICKET: 825 pgs

opt C: The Red Lily Crown A Novel of Medici Florence by Elizabeth Loupas The Red Lily Crown: A Novel of Medici Florence
by Elizabeth Loupas --- GR Author



Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 580
Total GRA: 24
BB-500: 1
BB-750: 2
BB-1000: 0


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5.2 - Clio
Read a book with the genre "History" or "Historical Fiction" on its main page.
Upon a Winter's Night by Pamela Clare
Goodreads Author
One book between 80 -99 pages may be used for ONE 5 point task.

15.3 Launch A Thousand Ships
Read ONE book that satisfies BOTH Book 1 and Book 2 requirements

Book 1 - Read a book by an author whose name (in any position) is found on one of these lists
Greek Mythology Names Melissa

Book 2 - Read a book set in a country that surrounds the Mediterranean Sea
Required State the country Italy

100 Strokes of the Brush Before Bed by Melissa Panarello
Goodreads Author

20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jessica PDX's Task: Stop That Slump!
Read ONE book by an author whose name does NOT contain ANY of the letters in SLUMP.
Aching for Always by Gwyn Cready
Goodreads Author

30.2 -- Hina's task: Homer's Odyssey
Read 2 books, each from a different option.
Both books must be at least 300 pages long.

Option 3: Read a book written by an author whose initials can be found in the word "NOBODY."
Olivia Drake Seducing the Heiress 320pp

Option 5: Read a book that has the number 24 in the date.
8/24/2010 Just One Taste by Louisa Edwards 331pp
Goodreads Author

30.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Twice the Fun
REQUIRED: State which number you rolled when you post. 5

5. AWARD: Read 2 books that have won the same award.
All About Romance
The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan
Approved post #1800
Goodreads Author
Beyond Seduction by Emma Holly
Goodreads Author


Points this post: 100

Total points: 100
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 7
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500= ,750=0, 1000=0


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Option 2.
This book is number 66 0n page 1 of the Best Twists list:

The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins


Option 4. A repeating pattern on the cover:
The Library Book by Alan Bennett
The Library Book by Alan Bennett and others


Total points 75


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