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WINTER CHALLENGE 2014 CT
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Winter 2014 Completed Tasks: Do Not Delete Posts
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, with a guitar on the cover. I read it on kindle - the MMPB edition is here - Children of the Night.20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jessica PDX's Task: Stop That Slump!
I read Genesis by Bernard Beckett - no SLUMP in author's name.
25.4 - Bluemoon's task: EGYPTIAN DEITIES
For my first book, I chose option C, and read The Book of Life, the final book of the All Souls trilogy. This was not a re-read.
For my second book, I chose option D and read Garden Spells, with Magical Realism as a main page genre (568 users).
Points this post: 50
Total points: 800
SHELLEY UT25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old
Option 1: City of Bones by Michael Connelly
I have read several by this author such as The Poet.
Option 4: K is for Killer by Sue Grafton
Michael Connelly is a goodreads author.
Points this task: 25
Total points: 190
Tasks completed: 18
Books read: 19
Goodreads authors: 12
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
10.10. A New Blog for a New YearRead a book that has been reviewed on Blogging for a Good Book
What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe Goodreads Author
Review
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 55
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: (500) 0; (750) 1; (1000) 0
Andy P.Task # 10.2. A New Year and a New Number
In honor of 2015, read a book with the number of pages consisting of digits found in 2015 -
by Jeannie Faulkner Barber 250 pagesPoints this post: 10
Total points:645
10.5: Older and WiserThe Big Tiny: A Built-It-Myself Memoir by Dee Williams.
I am interested in the tiny house movement, as we're considering building one on some land near a lake. Our library had a couple of how-to books on construction of tiny houses and this one, which was more about the why and how of life in such a small space.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 560
Goodreads Authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 18
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
Meghanly: I have been out of pocket for the challenge, but still reading! Trying to catch up now - apologize in advance for so many tasks in one posting)5.5 Humor on Main Page
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang *Claiming GR Author Ticket*
10. 1 Random Trip Back in Time
Random Number: 9; 2015-9 = 2006
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard (published 2006)*Claiming GR Author Ticket*
15.6 My Way: Memoir or Autobiography
Catch Me If You Can: Library Edition by Frank W. Abagnale
15.8 Under my Thumb (Thumb on the cover)
by Denise Grover Swank *Claiming GR Author Ticket*20.1 January and Janus
Option 1: Cover showing a gate/door
by Casey Hays *Claiming GR Author Ticket*20.2 Feminism is for Everybody!
Option 3: Pink on cover
by David J. Bell (Pink in lips, overall shading in background) *Claiming GR Author Ticket*20.3 Caroling, Caroling...
Carol: O Holy Night; Word Shared: Night
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
20.4 The College Years
Option 1: Set in the European Union
The Reader by Bernhard Schlink (Set in Germany)
20.6 Deployment
Option 3: Genre ROMANCE on the main page
The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas *Claiming GR Author Ticket*
20.7 Back to High School
Option 3: Found on 2014 YA Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas *Claiming GR Author Ticket* *Claiming BB Ticket at 562 pages*
20.9 Stop that Slump!
Author's name does not contain S-L-U-M-P
Entangled: by Nikki Jefford *Claiming GR Author Ticket*
25.1 New and Old
Option 3: Start a series New to You (the author is new to me)
Ethereal by Addison Moore *Claiming GR Author Ticket*
Option 4: A Series I have Already Started
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas *Claiming GR Author Ticket*
30.8 Make Your TBR List Say Uncle
Option 4: Oldie/Goodie
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky (Joined GR January 2009; Added this book January 2009)
Option 5: Guilty Pleasures - YA Dystopian Lit (Shhh, don't tell)
by Michael Grant *Claiming GR Author Ticket* *Claiming BB Ticket at 559 pages*This Post: 240
Total: 240
Tasks Completed: 13
Books Read: 15
Goodreads Authors: 11
Big Books: 500+ (2), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Total Pages Read: 4961
*WHEW* Sorry if I messed anything up. Happy Reading!
25.10 - BOOK CLUB BOOKSBOOK 1 - SRC Fall Group Read - All the Light We Cannot See (I read A is for Alibi this season).
BOOK 2 - #8 On the Most Popular Books this week in the US list - Orphan Train.
30.2 - HOMER'S ODYSSEY
OPTION 5 - First published in 2008 - Testimony which has 320 pages.
OPTION 6 - Boat and water on the cover -
with 384 pages.TOTAL POINTS - 570
20.1 Bea's Task January and JanusOption 2: Read a book with the genre Historical Fiction or Science Fiction. State the century/year the book is set in.
Tom's Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce. Time slip novel set between Victorian era and 1950s, Historical Fiction is a main page genre. This book also has "Children's" as a main page genre, and qualifies on the AR Bookfinder UK site with the rating IL: MY BL:6.1 AR points 9.0.
Points this post: 20
Points in total: 125
GR Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 1
MIMI MICHELE5.5 Thalia Muse of Comedy
Miss Julia Strikes Back by Ann Ross
Miss Julia Strikes Back
Current post: 5
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Previous Point Total: 155
New Total-160
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
30.4 - Annapoorni's task: Neptune's NeighbourhoodRead two books from two different options.
Option A) Read a book with the word "water" or a term for a body of water in its title/subtitle or series title.
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin
Option C) Read a book that shows a body of water large enough to swim in on the cover.
by Neil Gaiman (***Goodreads Author***)Task: 30
Total: 695
GRA Tickets This Post: 1
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5.10 - Who's Your Muse?
Small Wars by Sadie Jones
15.2 - Roman Numerals
Book 1 Street Without a Name: Childhood and Other Misadventures in Bulgaria by Kapka Kassabova ICDLMV
Book 2 Extremes by Kristine Kathryn Rusch X
25.3 -- Mrs.soule's task: Two Types of Tasks
Book A- from my public library: The Low Road: A Novel by A.D. Scott
Book B - From Mrs.soules 5* shelf : The Book of Bright Ideas by Sandra Kring
50.1 - Teri-K's task: Let's Start the New Year Off Right
option 1, close but not quite: Sailing Alone around the World by Joshua Slocum
close to 30.2 option 1- genre classics but not 300 pages
option 3, Goodreads Choice nominee in Science Fiction: World of Trouble by Ben H. Winters, this book was not a reread
option 5, Be Resolved: After the sudden death of a college roommate this past summer I have resolved to nurture my friendships and keep in touch, knowing now (too late) that we don't always have tomorrow and that exchanging Christmas cards is not enough. As this book proposed to "offer a guide to enhancing current relationships." I read
Friends Forever: How Girls and Women Forge Lasting Relationships by Suzanne Degges-White, this book is not a reread
total = 1045
HINA25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old -
Option 1: B785 by Eve Langlais.
I have read F814 by Eve Langlais on 9/16/14. This is a new to me book.
Option 4: Armed & Dangerous by Abigail Roux.
Book 5 in the Cut & Run Series
**Eve Langlais is a goodreads author.**
**Abigail Roux is a goodreads author.**
Current post:
Points: 25
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 815
Total Goodreads Authors: 41
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
NIKKI~~~REPOST~~~
Original Post #1278
Task 30.3
Books:
The Eyre Affair & A House of Pomegranates
Error: House of Pomegranates had Children’s in Genre
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30.3 – Greek Key
Option 1 – Book with Key on front
The Eyre Affair
by Jasper FfordeOption 2 – Found on Page 1, #13 Best Twists List
Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
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5.10 – Who’s your Muse
Oscar Wilde is a favourite
A House of Pomegranates by Oscar Wilde
Previous total – 535
This Post - 35
New Total - 570
Ignoring all GR’s and BB tickets
SCHATZIE15.7: CREATURE FEATURE
The Serpent's Tale
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 710
Total GRA: 26
BB-500: 1
BB-750: 2
BB-1000: 0
5.6 - Melpomene:Read a book found on the Causes of Ugly Crying list.
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater- on page 5 of list (#410)
Maggie Steifvater is a Goodreads Author
5.8 - Terpsichore:
Read a book that features dancers. The connection must be obvious in the Goodreads description of the book.
Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead-Dance is central theme (book also approved in task helphread)
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment:
Pick ONE option and read a book that fits its criteria.
Option 1: Far Abroad – Read a book set on a different continent(s) than the one you are currently residing in.
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley - takes palce in Europe, I live in North America
Jennifer Ashley is a 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).
Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover - Meets the requirements of #5.4 because love is in the title & mess the requirements of #5.6 because it's #66 on page on of Causes of Ugly Crying list.
Colleen Hoover is a Goodreads Author.
30.8 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: Make Your TBR List Say Uncle: Choose TWO different options. Books should be at least 250 pages each.
Option 5: Read one of your guilty pleasure type books.
Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning - Erotica is a guilty pleasure genre.
Olivia Cunning is a Goodreads Author.
Option 6 : Read a book that features either royalty (defined for this task as: prince, queen, king, or princess) or pirates (or both!).
Cutlass by Ashley Nixon- features both royalty (kings & princes) and pirates.
Ashley Nixon is a Goodreads Author.
Points this post: 80
GRA this post: 5
BB this post: 0
Total points: 185
Total GRA: 9
Total BB: 0
Saphfyre42 5.5 Thalia - Book with Comedy on it's main page
Fast Times at Ridgemont High by Cameron Crowe
15.9 - Public Enemy - Book with the genre "crime" on it's main book page"
Broken Monsters by Lauren Beukes
**Claiming Goodreads Author Point - Lauren Beukes is a GR Author *****
15.10 - All I want for Christmas is U (read a book with a word that begins with U in the title)
Unsoul'd by Barry Lyga
**Claiming Goodreads Author Point - Barry Lyga is a GR Author *****
20.1 Most Improved Player - book with Coming of Age as a genre on main page
Playlist for the Dead by Michelle Falkoff
** Claiming Goodreads Author Point - Michelle Falkoff is a GR Author****
25.1 - New & Old - 2 Options
Option 1 - New to Me Author
The Fall by Bethany Griffin
**Claiming Goodreads Author Point - Bethany Griffin is a Goodreads Author ***
Option 4 - Series I've already Started (Discworld)
Raising Steam by Terry Pratchett
25.8 - Merry Saturnalia. Read 2 Books
Book 1 - Free Choice
When the Night Comes by Favel Parrett
Book 2 (option 2) - Read a book on the Food Related non Fiction List.
This book was on page 1, item 94
Gumbo Tales: Finding My Place at the New Orleans Table by Sara Roahen
Current post: 105
Goodreads Authors: 4
Total:
Total Points: 210
Total Goodreads Authors: 8
Cait S15.2- Roman Numerals
Read TWO books whose titles and/or subtitles together contain ALL 7 symbols/letters.
Book #1
Unexpected Mate by Toni Griffin **Toni Griffin is a Goodreads Author**
Roman Numerals: C, D, M, X
Book #2
The Virgin of Small Plains by Nancy Pickard
Roman Numerals: I, L, V
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 415
Goodreads Authors: 26
Total Tasks Completed: 26
Rebe20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Read 1 book for 1 option.
Option 2: Parenthood - Read a book where the main character is a parent or guardian.
The Dinner by Herman Koch.
The narrator, the main character, is a parent.
This book is not a reread.
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Points this post: 20
Big Books this post: --
Goodreads Author tickets this post: --
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Total Points: 205
Total Big Books: --
Total Goodreads Author Tickets: 7
Total Tasks: 12
CYNBAXTER:5.3 - Euterpe
Read a book with an identifiable musical instrument on the cover
by Wladyslaw SzpilmanPoints this Post: 05
Rebe10.5. Older and Wiser
Read a nonfiction book about a topic you want to know more about.
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm for 1 Goodreads author ticket.
I chose this book because I want to learn more about autism and sensory processing disorders, and people who live with these conditions.
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Points this post: 10
Big Books this post: --
Goodreads Author tickets this post: 1
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Total Points: 215
Total Big Books: --
Total Goodreads Author Tickets: 8
Total Tasks: 13
Mai25.6 -- Pamela3265's task: Let It Snow!
Option A: Author’s initials found in “LET IT SNOW”.
How Google Works by Eric Schmidt
Option C: Book with Romance listed as a genre
A Spy in the House of Love by Anaïs Nin
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 360
Tasks Completed: 20
Books Read: 27
GR Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
Task 15.4 Ring in the NewBook 1 - Read a book first published between March 1, 2014 and February 28, 2015.
Coming Home (Alex Benedict #7) (2014) by Jack McDevitt (Hardcover, 358 pages)
Book 2 - Read a book identified on GR as book #1 in a series. (series, #1)
Just One Damned Thing After Another (The Chronicles of St. Mary's #1) (2013) by Jodi Taylor (Goodreads Author) (Kindle Edition, 332 pages)
**** Goodreads Author ****Jodi Taylor
280 + 15 = 295
Tasks Completed: 17
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 280 + 15 = 295
Books read: 23
Pages read: 7,171
Read but not claimed: 5
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Dakimel REPOST for correct info15.3 Launch A Thousand Ships
For Book 1 I read Mr. Fox by Helen Oyeyemi - HELEN is a classic name
For Book 2 I read Dead Line which is set in France.
(I used Dead Line for task 20.6 previously; am moving it now.)
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
I read Rogue Spy for Option 1 - it's set in Europe, and I live in North America. It's not a reread for me!
TALLY:
This post - 15
Total - 545
Task 30.7. Catherine T's task: Hang the Christmas Stockings with CareI rolled numbers 2 and 5.
2. Lump of coal - non-fiction science book
Man and Nature: Or, Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action by George Perkins Marsh: science on main page
5. Surprise - book on popular classic retellings list
AS Byatt's Ragnarok, found on page 3 of the list
This post
Points: 30
Challenge Totals
Total points: 115/1045
Tasks completed: 6/59
Pages read: 2681
*Not claiming tickets this challenge*
10.1. A Random Trip Back in Time. Scandal Wears Satin
Random number : 3
2015-3 = 2012.
Book Published in 2012
10.2. A New Year and a New Number
Duncan's bride , 252 pages
Book with the number of pages consisting of digits found in 2015
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and Janus
2. By Arrangement by Madeline Hunter Good reads Author
Book with the main page genre of Historical Fiction
Book is set during 1346—The year of Edward III’s invasion of France. The novel takes place in London, amidst the royal court and also the city’s merchant culture
http://www.madelinehunter.com/books/e...
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jessica PDX's Task: Stop That Slump!
The Collector by Nora Roberts, 752 pages Big Book
Book by an author whose name does NOT contain ANY of the letters in SLUMP.
25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old
Option 1. Seducing an Angel by Mary Balogh
New-to-me book (not a reread) by an author that I have read before.
Older book by Mary Balogh : The Temporary Wife
Option 2: Untraceable by Laura Griffin Good reads Author
Book by a new-to-me author.
25.4 - Bluemoon's task: EGYPTIAN DEITIES
A.THE GODDESS MA'AT -
Spring Fever, 653 pages Big Book
Book with the name of a season (spring) in the title.
C. THE GOD OSIRIS –
Everything and the Moon by Julia Quinn Good reads Author
Book that is first in a series that is new to me. It is not a reread
25.8 -- Hana C's task: Merry Saturnalia!
Book One - Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart by Sarah MacLean Good reads Author
Book of my choice
Book Two 1.
by Kristan Higgins Good reads Author Book that shows an outside winter landscape complete with snow.
30.2 -- Hina's task: Homer's Odyssey
Option 1:Anne of Green Gables
Book (fiction) that has "Classics" as a genre on its main page.
Option 5:Texas Glory, Published in 1998
Book that was first published in a year that contains an 8
30.8 -- Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: Make Your TBR List Say Uncle
Option 2 :: RED ALL OVER ::
Book that has a cover that is at least 75% red.
Option 6 :: AS YOU WISH :: The Prince Who Loved Me by Karen Hawkins Good reads Author
Book in which royalty (prince) play a significant role.
In this post :
Points : 195
Goodreads Authors : 6
Big Book Tickets : 1(500)+1(750)
Total:
Total Points: 305
Total Goodreads Authors: 10
Total Big Book Tickets: 3
Catherine TTask 15.3 - Launch a Thousand Ships
Read a book set in a Mediterranean country, with a mythologicalauthor name.
The Sisterhood by Helen Bryan
The Sisterhood is at least 75% set in Spain. Helen is on the Greek list.
FANDURY25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old
Option 3: Start a series by a new-to-you author.
Fortune Like the Moon by Alys Clare
This is my first book by author Alys Clare and this is the first book in the Hawkenlye Mysteries series.
Option 4: Read a book in a series that you have already started.
Murder Unprompted by Simon Brett
This is book 8 in the Charles Paris series and I already read the first seven of this.
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 315
Books Read: 19
Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(1)
Julia103Task 50.1 - Let's Start the New Year Off Right
Option 1: The King's Deryni by Katherine Kurtz almost meets Task 20.9 but author's name has one letter that is in SLUMP. (Book approved in Task thread, posts #76/77).
Claiming BB ticket (560 pages)
Option 3: The Slow Regard of Silent Things was a nominee in Fantasy category. This was not a re-read.
Patrick Rothfuss is a Goodreads Author.
Option 4: Nobody's Princess has Greek Mythology as main page genre (embedded).
Post total: 50 points, 1 GRA, 1 BB
Challenge total points: 525
Total GRA: 15
Total BB tickets: 5
READ60Elizabeth B's task: Twice the fun
2.Author I rolled a 2 on the dice
The Kill Room by Jeffery DeaverThe Kill Room
READ60Elizabeth B's task: Twice the fun
2. I rolled a two
The Sleeping Doll by Jeffery DeaverThe Kill Room
This task was worth 30 points
Task # 30.6
NICOLE OH15.2 - Roman Numerals
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock- D, M, V
Matthew Quick is a Goodreads author.
The Execution of Noa P. Singleton- I, C, L, X
Elizabeth L. Silver is a Goodreads author.
POINTS
This Post: 15
Total Points: 290
Books Read: 24
Goodreads Authors: 17
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Catherine TTask 15.1 - Returns & Exchanges
Book 1: I gave August Folly by Angela Thirkell 4 stars.
I read High Rising,also by Angela Thirkell
Book 2: I gave The Complete Maus by Art Speigelman 5 stars.
I read Palestine by Joe Sacco (was on the feature when chosen on 12 Dec)
10.1. A Random Trip Back in TimeThe Death Cure by James Dashner,a GRA.
Random Number- 4. Book first published in 2011
10.3. National Days
Outback Affair by Annie Seaton,a GRA. Set in Australia.
Approved in msg 4323.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
10.4. Let's Go!
Around India in 80 Trains by Monisha Rajesh
30.9 -- Delicious Dee's task: You Are An Ironman
Option 2- The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie.No 13 in series
Found in https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2... list.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Option 3- The Girl in the Green Raincoat LP: A Tess Monaghan Novel by Laura Lippman,a GRA. No.11 in series.
Points this post- 60
GRA this post-3
Total Points- 705
Total GRA- 44
Total BB(+500)- 4
Post 175.10 - Who's Your Muse?
Waiting for Odysseus
Points this post: 5
Total: 315
Books read: 24
Tasks Done:16
25.9--Narcissus and EchoBoth books are new to me, and I am choosing the "Narcissus" option.
A. Read a book that is written in first person.
How to Build a Girl by Caitlin Moran. The first sentence is, "I am lying in bed next to my brother, Lupin."
B. Read a book that shows exactly one person on the cover.
by Amanda Palmer GR AUTHORPoints this post: 25
Total points: 170
GR Authors: 6
Margaret L30.6: Twice the Fun
I rolled 4
Option 4: 2 books were first published in the same year: 2014
2 A.M. at The Cat's Pajamas by Marie Helene Bertino
Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 240
Total Tasks Completed: 10
Mai20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 1: Book set on a different continent than the one I'm residing in
Bunner Sisters by Edith Wharton
Currently, I'm living in Asia. This book is set in North America.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 375
Tasks Completed: 21
Books Read: 28
GR Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and OldRead:
Option 1: Burned by Karen Marie Moning
- Previously Read: Iced by Karen Marie Moning
Option 2: The Tao Of Dating: The Smart Woman's Guide To Being Absolutely Irresistible by Ali Binazir
- The author is new to me.
Points this task: 25
Total Points: 80
trishhartuk25.2 - Andy P’s task: Hats off to Translators
You must read TWO books, one answering the criteria for Book 1 and the other fulfilling the criteria for Book 2.
Book 1: A Nod to the Romans: Read a book originally written in one of the Romance languages that has been translated into English.
The Terracotta Dog, Andrea Camillieri
This book was originally written in Italian.
Goodreads Author: No
Big Book: No
Book 2: And to the Greeks: Read a book originally written in one of the following languages, which like Greek, use a different alphabet than the one common to English.
Code of the Samurai, Daidoji Yuzan
A modern translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke, which was written in Japanese during the 17th Century
Goodreads Author: No
Big Book: No
Total Points this Challenge: 25
Books Read: 2
Tasks Completed: 18
Total Points: 405
Total Goodreads Authors: 14
Total Big books: 500+ (1).
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM15.10 All I Want For Christmas is U
Read a book with a word that begins with the letter "U" in the title or subtitle.
I chose to read
The Unquiet Dead by Ausma Zehanat Khan.**Ausma Zehanat Khan is a Goodreads Author, I'd like to claim a GRA ticket**
Previous point total: 240
New points this post: 15
Total points: 255
New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 14
GRA tickets this post: 1
Total GRA: 8
Big Books this post: 1
Total Big Books: 500+(1) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
LOULOUTask 10.10 A New Blog for a New Year
Read a book reviewed by Blogging for a Good Book.
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Reviewed at: https://bfgb.wordpress.com/2008/02/13...
Points this post: 10
Points overall: 215
Goodreads authors: 2
Big book tickets (500): 2
Big book tickets (750): 1
Big book tickets (1000): 0
Tasks completed: 11
Books read: 15
Andy P.Task # 25.10 -- Lois's task: Book Group Books
Book 1. Former Group read from Winter 2011-2012
by Laurie R. KingBook 2 from the all time list, 12/9/14 # 49, USA
by Jonathan Safran FoerPoints this post: 25
Total points: 670
Elizabeth PTask 15.2 - Roman Numerals
Two books that together have the letters I, C, D, L, M, X, V in title
Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
Stephanie Perkins is a *Goodreads Author*
Charmed By His Love by Janet Chapman
Lola anD the boy neXt door
CharMed by hIs loVe
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 305
Total Tasks: 20
Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Books: 3
Total Books: 25
10.10. A New Blog for a New YearSecond Time Around by Beth Kendrick
Blogging for a Good Book review
Points this post: 10
Total points: 500
15.9 Public EnemyI read The Terrorist's Son: A Story of Choice, which lists Mystery>Crime on its page. This book was approved on the help thread.
Points: 255
Books read: 22
Tasks completed: 18
GR authors: 6
Big books: 2 (500)
pages read: 7425
perletwo10.1. A Random Trip Back in Time - Go to Random.org. On the right-hand side of the page is a box that says True Random Number Generator. Set the minimum to 1 and the maximum to 50. Have the generator give you a number. Subtract the random number generated from 2015, and read a book first published in the resulting year. REQUIRED Include your random number in your post.
Random.org gave me 48; 2015-48=1967
Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin was first published in 1967.
Points this task: 10
Total points: 200
Books read: 12
Tasks completed: 11
25.8 Merry Saturnalia Trzepot skrzydeł Katarzyna Grochola - book 1, own choice
Mary Campisi - book 2, option 1 snow cover Task points 25
Total points 320
ErinJ5.10 Who's Your Muse
Read a book of your choice
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
15.4 Ring in the New
1 book that was published between March 1, 2014 and February 28, 2015 and is the first in a series
Dorothy Must Die
Published April 1, 2014 and is #1 in series
15.6 My Way
Read a memoir or autobiography of the author's own life
Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography
Written by Neil Patrick Harris about Neil Patrick Harris
20.6 Seasoned Reader
Option chosen - main character is a parent
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
Main character is a father
25.1 New and Old
Choose 2 options
#3 - Start a series by a new-to-you author.
The Name of the Wind - #1, new-to-me author
#4 - Read a book in a series I have already started
A Storm of Swords - #3 in the series
30.6 Twice the Fun
Number rolled on dice - 6
Option 6: 2 books of the same genre
The Winner's Curse and Eleanor & Park
Genre: Young Adult
30.8 Make Your TBR List Say Uncle
two options
#5 - Guilty pleasure books
Born in Fire
Romance books are guilty pleasures
#6 - Royalty or pirates
Hamlet
Hamlet is a member of the royal family
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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Out of the Easy (other topics)
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Ruta Sepetys (other topics)Caitlin Moran (other topics)
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15.9 Public Enemy
Genre = Crime
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
*****Gillian Flynn IS A GOODREADS AUTHOR!*****
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Angie CA's task
The Fault in Our Stars has a celestial body in the title (task 5.9) and was reviewed on Blogging for a Good Book (task 10.10).
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
*****John Green IS A GOODREADS AUTHOR!*****
This Post
Points this Post: 35
Tasks Completed: 2
GRA Tickets: 2
BB Ticket: 0
Total this Season
Points: 250 / 1045
Tasks Completed: 12/60
Pages: 5782
Books: 18
Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]