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WINTER CHALLENGE 2014 CT
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Winter 2014 Completed Tasks: Do Not Delete Posts
15.5 California Dreamin'The Burning Room by Michael Connelly
This takes place 100% in Los Angeles. The description describes that the characters work for the LAPD.
***Michael Connelly is a Goodreads author
Post Total: 15
Grand Total: 195
SCHATZIE25.4: BLUEMOON'S EGYPTIAN DEITIES
opt. B: bird on cover -
by Vaddey Ratner --- GR Author***approved in msg. #2
opt. C: resurrected a series I have read in the past
by Janet Evanovich --- GR Authorreq'd: this is not a reread for me
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 750
Total GRA: 29
BB-500: 1
BB-750: 2
BB-1000: 0
Elizabeth PTask 25.6 - Let it Snow!
Option A: Author's initials in LET IT SNOW
The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch
Initials: SL
Scott Lynch is a *Goodreads Author*
At 690 pages good for one *Big Book Ticket*
Pages link: The Republic of Thieves
Option C: Romance is main page genre
The Best Man by Kristan Higgins
Kristan Higgins is a *Goodreads Author*
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 350
Total Tasks: 22
Goodreads Authors: 17
Big Books: 4
Total Books: 28
HINA50.1 - Teri-K's task: Let's Start the New Year Off Right -
Option 1: The Boss’s Fake Fiancee by Inara Scott. Approved For Length Line 1749.
Almost fits Task 20.6 Option 3, which requires romance on the main page genre, but the book is a reread for me which is not allowed in that task.
Option 2: Supernatural by Larissa Ione.
Book abandoned at 7/3/12 and it is not a reread for me.
Option 3: The Backup Boyfriend by River Jaymes.
Under Best Romance of 2014 Category and it is not a reread for me.
**Inara Scott is a goodreads author.**
**Larissa Ione is a goodreads author.**
**River Jaymes is a goodreads author.**
Current post:
Points: 50
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 885
Total Goodreads Authors: 46
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
~~Repost~~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. This is not a reread for me.
Jennifer Ashley is a Goodreads Author
Points this post:20
Goodreads Authors this post: 1
BB this post:0
Total Points:185
Total Goodreads Authors:9
Total BB:0
30.1 - Captain America Girl's task: It’s All Greek to Me…Option 2 - What the Duke Desires by Sabrina Jeffries, a Goodreads author.
Option 5 - Pale Immortal by Anne Frasier
Points: 560
20.10: Group ReadsI read Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein**GRA
I was post #48 in the discussion thread.
Points this post: 20
GRA this post: 1
Total Points: 175
Total GRA: 6
CHANDNI25.9 -- Pat's task: Narcissus & Echo
I chose Narcissus.
Option A: Read a book that is written in first person.
I read The Martian by Andy Weir.
First sentence (apologies in advance for the swearing):
"I'm pretty much fucked."
Andy Weir is a Goodreads author - **Claiming one GoodReads author ticket**
This book has 369 pages. It is new to me.
Option C: Read a book that shows exactly one person on the cover.
I read
by Gillian Flynn.Gillian Flynn is a Goodreads author - **Claiming one Goodreads author ticket**
This book has 560 pages. **Claiming one Big Book ticket**
This book is new to me.
[POINTS]
This Post: 25
Total Points: 235
Books Read: 15
Completed Tasks: 11
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books: [500+: 3] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
20.9 Jessica PDX's Task: Stop that Slump!Then Came the Evening: A Novel by Brian Hart
Points this post: 20
Total points: 345
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 23
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Book Tickets: (1) All the Light We Cannot See, Tom Jones, A Prayer for Owen Meany (2) - (3) -
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥ RE-POST for PROBLEM POST 2965/ PROBLEM TASK THREAD POST 60530.1 - Captain America Girl's task: It’s All Greek to Me…
Robin Rolled 2 & 4
Option 2:love, romance, or music as a main page genre:Starry Night
Option 4 word ‘ship’ found intact in the title, subtitle, or author’s name:The Courtship of Carol Sommars
GRA:Debbie Macomber
GRA:Debbie Macomber
Points Earned This Post:30
Points Achieved to Date: 595/1045
Goodreads Authors: 17
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (2)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
NIKKI~~~REPOST~~~
Original Post #2295
Error: Dantes Comedy split into parts
5.7 Polyhymnia - Religion in Genre
Paradiso by Dante Alighieri
30.2 - Hinas Task
Die Trying by Lee Child
The Inferno by Dante Alighieri
~~~NEW POST~~~
5.7 Polyhymnia - Religon in Genre
Paradiso by Dante Alighieri
Inferno by Dante Alighieri
Purgatorio by Dante Alighieri
30.2 - Hinas Task
Option 1 Book is a classic and 409p
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Option 5 Book first published in a year with an 8 in it - 1998 Book has 557p
Die Trying by Lee Child
Previous total – 570
This Post - 35
New Total – 605
Ignoring all GR’s and BB tickets
Kait15.10 - All I Want For Christmas is U
A book with a word that begins with the letter "U" in the title or subtitle.
Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione -- Unveiled begins with 'U'
Larissa Ione is a GR Author.
Points This Post: 15
GR Authors This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Points: 390
Total GR Authors: 29
Total Big Book Tickets: 3
ASHLEY OZ25.9 -- Pat's task: Narcissus & Echo
Narcissus
B. Read a book that has the word “I,” “me,” or “my” as a stand-alone word in the title or subtitle.
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai
C. Read a book that shows exactly one person on the cover.
Awaken by Meg Cabot
Required: Include the cover when you post.
POINTS
This Post: 15
Total Points: 205
Books Read: 16
Completed Tasks: 13
20.10 - Group ReadsRead ONE of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season:
World War II Fiction: Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
REQUIRED: You must participate in the book's discussion thread with at least one post about the contents of the book or your reaction to the book after you have read the book.
I read Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein and posted my reaction in post 49.
***Goodreads Author***
THIS POST:
Points: 20
Tasks Completed: 1
Books: 1
GRA Tickets: 1
BB Tickets: [500+:0][750+:0][1000+:0]
TOTAL THIS SEASON:
Points: 765
Tasks Completed: 48
Pages: 20055
Books: 61
GRA Tickets: 31
BB Tickets: [500+:6][750+:0][1000+:0]
15.10 All I Want For Christmas is URead a book with a word that begins with the letter "U" in the title or subtitle.
His Unlikely Lover
30.4 - Annapoorni's task: Neptune's Neighbourhood
REQUIRED: State which options you chose.
I chose A & B
A) Read a book with the word "water" or a term for a body of water in its title/subtitle or series title.
The Trouble with Tomboys
B) Read a book written by an author whose name includes the word "water" or a term for a body of water intact within their name
To Bed a Montana Man
Points this post: 45
Total Points: 50
Tasks Completed: 3
Catherine TTask 30.8 - Make Your TBR List Say Uncle
option 3: Double Rainbow
read a book with main character LGBTetc
Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green & David Levithan (310 pages)
has LGBT genre, and confirmed OK in help msg 36.
option 5: Guilty Pleasures
read a "guilty pleasure" book
I read a graphic novel, which is guilty in that I have to justify their validity as a book with all and sundry
Seconds: A Graphic Novel by Bryan Lee O'Malley (323 pages)
both books are over 250 pages
Didi302330.4 - Annapoorni's task: Neptune's Neighbourhood
A) Read a book with the word "water" or a term for a body of water in its title/subtitle or series title.
Under the Sea Wind
Rachel CarsonC) Read a book that shows a body of water large enough to swim in on the cover.
The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane
Kelly HarmsKelly Harms is a Goodreads author
[POINTS]
This Post: 30
Total Points: 195
Total Books Read: 15
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
5.5 - ThaliaDouble Dare by Rhonda Nelson,a GRA
10.2. A New Year and a New Number
Killer Christmas by Harper Lin,a GRA. 120 pages
30.3 - Dlmrose's task: Greek Key
Option 1)
by Jayne Kingston, a GRAapproved in msg. 4351 of e verification thread
Option 2 - Fight Club by Chuck Palahnuik, a GRA. No.8 on page 1 of list. https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/5...
50.1 - Teri-K's task: Let's Start the New Year Off Right
1) The Bay At Midnight by Diane Chamberlain, aGRA.
15.3 Option 1, "Diane", "Dianne", not "Diana"
3) All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr , a GRA.
BB(+500)- 530 pages
Historical fiction. not a re-read
4) Oh. My. Gods. by Tera Lynn Childs,a GRA
points this post- 95
GRA this post- 7
BB(+500) this post- 1
Total Points- 800
Total GRA- 51
Total BB(+500)- 5
ChrisEverest20.5 Bigger is Better - Emurphy's task : 2 sides to every coin
Option 1.
Read Book with coin in title
Dead For A Penny
(was published in USA as "Carnage of the Realm"
1981 in UK as "Dead for a Penny"
SweetMelissa**Repost of 2902 for BBT only**
SweetMelissa
15.4 Ring in the New
The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg Goodreads Author
**Meets both criteria -- published 9/1/14 and book #1 in The Paper Magician Trilogy
30.4 - Annapoorni's task: Neptune's Neighbourhood
Option A: Virgin River by Robyn Carr Goodreads Author (mass market paperback = 386 pgs)
Option C: Beachcombers by Nancy Thayer (paperback = 400 pgs) Beachcombers by Nancy Thayer
30.8 -- Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: Make Your TBR List Say Uncle
Option 1: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak **Goodreads Author **Big Book Ticket
Option 3: Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt Goodreads Author (paperback = 355 pages)
Points this post: 75
Goodreads Authors this post: 4
Big Book Tickets this post: 1
Total Points: 180
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Total Big Book Tickets: 2
Big Books - 500+: 2
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Susan W. 5.1 Calliope: Read a book with the genre "Poetry" on its main page.
I read Full Woman, Fleshy Apple, Hot Moon: Selected Poetry of Pablo Neruda
Poetry is on the main page (159 users)
5.5 Thalia: Read a book with the genre "Humor" "Comedy" or "Funny" on its main page.
I read Embroideries by Marjane Satrapi
Humor is on the main page (31 users)
30.4 Annapoorni's Task: Neptune's Neighborhood
Read two books from two different options
A. Read a book with the word "water" or a term for a body of water in its title/subtitle/or series name.
I read Troubled Waters by Sharon Shinn
Water is in the title
B. Read a book by an author whose name includes the word "water" or a term for a body of water intact within their name.
I read It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake
Lake is in her last name bLAKE
Points this post: 40
Andy P.Task #
15.3 Launch A Thousand Ships
One book option
byTasha AlexanderAlexander is on the list of Greek approved names and 2/3-3/4 of the book takes place in France(Paris), a country on the list of Mediterranean countries on the list provided.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 750
20.5 Bigger is Better: 2 Sides to Every CoinOption 2: Read a book whose title or subtitle has two words that are conflicting or opposites.
A Matter of Death and Life by Andrey Kurkov
Current post:
Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 230
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+: 2
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Lindy-Lanetask 50.1: let's start the new year
*opt #2: try again: book you had started reading @ least 6 months ago but didn't finish:
back around april of 2014 a co-worker gave me this book to read. i got into approx. 35 pages of the book, laid it down & simply forgot about it. never picked it back up until this task;it is not a re-read:
Loving by Karen Kingsbury 1.13
*opt #5: be-resolved: non-fic book that can help you reach a personal resolution:
this book was not a re-read. i have resolved this year to continue eating healthy and more non-processed foods:
100 Days of Real Food: How We Did It, What We Learned, and 100 Easy, Wholesome Recipes Your Family Will Love by Lisa Leake 1.31
*opt. #3: bandwagon: book from gr best books of the year 2014:
this book is not a re-read. it was picked from the "best food & cookbooks" category:
Delancey: A Man, a Woman, a Restaurant, a Marriage by Molly Wizenberg 2.3
Points this post: 50
Total points: 210
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Books: 500+(1) 750+(1) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 10
Nick KY20.1 Bea’s Janus Option 4. I read Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer, # 1 at the top of the “Memory” list.
30.7 Catherine T’s Stocking I rolled a 1 and a 2
Option 1. Orange Cover. I read Death of a Neighborhood Witch by Laura Levine.
Option 2. Science. I read The Ghost in the Atom: A Discussion of the Mysteries of Quantum Physics nonfiction essays edited by Paul Davies and J.R. Brown, which has “Science” as a GR genre.
Points This Post: 50
Total Points So Far: 700
Mary P30.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Twice the Fun I rolled # 2 on the die.
2. Author:
Fire Along the Sky by Sara Donati
The Endless Forest by Sara Donati
Points this post: 30
Total points: 195
Tasks completed: 7
15.9 Public EnemyThe Silkworm by Robert Galbraith
+15 Points
25.2 - Andy P's task: Hats off to Translators
Book 1: French translated to English
Missing Person by Patrick Modiano
Book 2: Russian translated to English
The Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov, 128 pages, plus some too short to count alone:
Uncle Vanya (60 pages), The Cherry Orchard (96 pages) The Bear (20 pages)
+25 Points
Points this post: 40
Grand Total: 305
MEGUNDER25.8 -- Hana C's task: Merry Saturnalia!
Book 1. - Book Of Your Choice
Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer
Book 2, Option 1. - Cover with Snow
by Wm.Paul Young [POINTS]
This Post: 25
Total Points: 140
Books Read: 9
Completed Tasks: 8
Pages Read: 3,082
15.1 Returns and ExchangesBook 1--
by Jessica Valenti 01/22/2015I rated Jessica Valenti's other book
a 5. This book is an anthology, co-authored with Jaclyn Friedman.Jessica Valenti is a Goodreads author.
Book 2--
by Ed Catmull 02/04/2015I rated
by Austin Kleon a 5. I found Creativity, Inc. on its Readers Also Enjoyed list on 01/28/2015. Current post:
Points: 15
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Totals:
Total Points: 340
Total Goodreads Authors: 17
Total Big Book Tickets: 2
Total Tasks Done: 19
Total Books Read: 27
NicoleS20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jessica PDX's Task: Stop That Slump!
Four Seasons in Rome: On Twins, Insomnia, and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World by Anthony Doerr
*Anthony Doerr is a Goodreads author
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 285
GR Authors this post: 1
Total GR Authors: 19
ASHLEY V20.3 - 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. Note – you may only use the book’s TITLE – NO subtitles or series names.
Required: Book must be a minimum of 250 pages. State the song title and the word you are matching when you post.
The Girl Who Was Saturday Night by Heather O'Neill
This book is over 250 pages (416) and the matching word in the title is "Night," matching O Holy Night.
**Heather O'Neill is a Goodreads Author**
CURRENT POST
Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 265
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
Kristen IA25.3 -- Mrs.soule's task: Two Types of Tasks
This is a TWO book task. Read a book from A AND a book from B.
Book A: Read a free-for-this-challenge book – this can be a library book, a free ebook, a book you got as a gift, or a book you already owned before December 1, 2014.
REQUIRED: State the source of the book when you post.
Not Today, But Someday - 1/5/15
by Lori L. Otto
Lori L. Otto is a Goodreads Author.
This book was a free ebook
Book B:Read a book from Mrs. soule's Goodreads five-star shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close- 2/4/15
by Jonathan Safran Foer
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is on page 2 of the list
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Points this post: 25
Total points: 230
Tasks complete: 10
Books Read: 14
Goodreads authors this post: 1
Total Goodreads authors: 12
SandiCompleted Tasks
10.8. Our Friends in Tuxedos
Author's initials found in 'penguin' -- Patrick Ness
Kindle edition I read: A Monster Calls
Most popular paperback: A Monster Calls
Has Children genre -- AR Bookfinder Info:
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 5.0
15.6 My Way
Memoir of Michael J Fox -- Lucky Man: A Memoir
20.10 - Group Reads
The 'Laugh Out Loud Funny' Pick
Kindle edition I read: Good Omens
Most Popular Mass Market pb: De bons présages
Posted comment in book's discussion thread at post #37 -- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
***Summary***
Previous Points Earned: 250
Points Earned this Post: 45
Total Points To Date: 295
Gea15.2 - Roman Numerals
Read TWO books whose titles and/or subtitles together contain ALL 7 symbols/letters
Exquisite Danger by Ann Mayburn - I, C, D, X (Goodreads Author) length approved here
'Til Death, Volume One by Bella Jewel - L, M, V length approved here
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. The word must match exactly – NO variations.
Christmas Time Is Here - Maybe This Time by Chantal Fernando (Goodreads Author)
30.7 -- Catherine T's task: Hang the Christmas Stockings with Care
I rolled 3 and 4.
3. Read a book whose author initials can be found in "CHOCOLATE." All initials count and letters may only be used as many times as they appear in the word "CHOCOLATE."
Tied to the Tycoon by Chloe Cox (Goodreads Author)
4. Read a book that you've wanted to read for a long time.
Craving Resurrection by Nicole Jacquelyn (Goodreads Author) length approved here
POINTS:
Points This Post: 65
Points Total: 470
GR Author: 28
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()
Tasks Completed: 26
Blueberry30.8
1: Read a book with the main page genre “Books about Books”.
By the Book: Writers on Literature and the Literary Life from The New York Times Book Review
Pamela Paul is a Goodreads author. Pamela Paul
2: read a book that has a cover that is at least 75% red.
Catching Fire
Approved post #202.
Pts. this post: 30
Total pts: 245
GRA: 7
10.2 - A New Year and a New NumberLa's Orchestra Saves the World - 250 pages
30.8 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: Make Your TBR List Say Uncle
Option 1 - I HEARD YOU LIKE BOOKS
Lost in a Good Book
Approved in Task Help Thread for "books about books" genre. At 399 pages, book meets page reqmts.
Option 4 - AN OLDIE, BUT HOPEFULLY A GOODIE
The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East
Added to my TBR shelf in April, 2010. I joined Goodreads in March, 2010. At 384 pages, book meets page reqmts.
Total points: 155
READ60Task 30.6 Twice the Fun
I rolled a 2 on the die; read two books same author
The Sleeping Doll by Jeffrey DeaverThe Sleeping Doll
The Kill Room by Jeffrey DeaverThe Kill
Room
This task is worth 30 points
MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY25.9 Pat's task: Narcissus & Echo
I chose Echo.
Both of the following books are new to me.
Option B. Read a book that has at least one repeated word in the title OR in the subtitle.
Blue Lily, Lily Blue (The Raven Cycle #3) -- Maggie Stiefvater
Both Lily and Blue are repeated.
I read the kindle edition, the pb has 389 pages.
Maggie Stiefvater is a **Goodreads Author**
C. Read a book that shows exactly two people on the cover. Required: Include the cover when you post.
Silver Shadows (Bloodlines #5) -- Richelle Mead
The hardcover is 416 pages.
Richelle Mead is a **Goodreads Author**
389 + 416 = 805 (over 500 pages total)
[POINTS]
This Post: 25
Total Points: 780/1045
Books Read: 64
Completed Tasks: 48/59
Pages Read: 21481
Goodreads Authors: 45
Big Books: [500+: 5] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
5.5 - ThaliaDouble Dare by Rhonda Nelson,a GRA. confirmed in msg 28 and 29 of help thread. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Julia103Task 15.6 My Way
Tales Of The Lavender Menace: A Memoir Of Liberation
Task 20.2 - Feminism is for Everybody
Option 2: Impossible Things by Connie Willis is #415 on page 5 of the Best Feminist Fiction list.
Post total: 35 points
Challenge total points: 590
Total GRA: 15
Total BB tickets: 5
25.5 -- Dakimel's task: Lucky Number Twelve Option A: Read a book with the word “twelve” or “dozen” in the title/subtitle, or that is 12th in a series according to its listing on GR. Plurals are acceptable, and the word can be alpha or numeric, cardinal or ordinal.
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
Read a book by an author whose birthday is December 12.
American Hollow by Rory Kennedy (born December 12, 1968, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rory_Ken...)
Task: 25
Total: 765
SCHATZIE50.1: TERI-K'S LET'S START THE NEW YEAR
opt. 1: The Way of Shadows
by Brent Weeks --- GR Author
***BB ticket*****
---I did the audio and the mmpb version had 645 pages. Here is the link to that book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
It seemed hard to find an author without an S or L in their name. It was for [TASK: 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.] This author has an S in his name.
opt. 3: The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches
by Alan Bradley --- GR Author
req'd: this is not a reread and this book is listed in the Mystery & Thriller category.
opt. 5:The 7-Day Christian: How Living Your Beliefs Every Day Can Change the World
req'd: This is not a reread. My constant resolution is to be a better example, especially for my children.
Points this Post: 50
Total Points: 800
Total GRA: 31
BB-500: 2
BB-750: 2
BB-1000: 0
perletwo25.5 -- Dakimel's task: Lucky Number Twelve - Option A: Celebrate the number 12! Read a book with the word “twelve” or “dozen” in the title/subtitle, or that is 12th in a series according to its listing on GR. Plurals are acceptable, and the word can be alpha or numeric, cardinal or ordinal.
Echo Park is listed on its main page as #12 in the Harry Bosch series.
Option C: There are 12 signs of the Western Zodiac. Find your Western Zodiac sign and read a book that has YOUR sign's symbol in the title/subtitle or series name. Plurals and possessives are okay, no other variations are acceptable. For the purposes of this task, the following are the signs and associated symbols: Aries-"Ram", Taurus-"Bull", Gemini-"Twins", Cancer-"Crab", Leo-"Lion", Virgo-"Maiden", Libra-"Scales", Scorpio-"Scorpion", Sagittarius-"Centaur", Capricorn-"Goat", Aquarius-"Bearer", Pisces-"Fish." REQUIRED: Name your sign when you claim the task.
I'm a Libra, so I read Scales of Justice.
Points this task: 25
Total points: 225
Books read: 14
Tasks completed: 12
Cait S30.7- Hang The Christmas Stockings With Care
Read a book that corresponds to each of the numbers you rolled.
Book #1- I rolled a 3.
Read a book whose author initials can be found in "CHOCOLATE."
In the Heart of the Canyon by Elisabeth Hyde **Elisabeth Hyde is a Goodreads Author**
Book #2- I rolled a 4.
Treat yourself, and finally get around to a book that you've wanted to read for a long time.
Been So Long by Adrienne Thompson **Adrienne Thompson is a Goodreads Author**
This book was not a re-read for me.
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 450
Goodreads Authors: 29
Total Tasks Completed: 28
5.9 UraniaThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
This Post
Points: 5
Goodreads Author this post: No
Big Books: Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()
Page Count is 584
Winter Totals
Total Points: 240
Total Tasks: 19
Total Goodreads Authors: 13
Total Big Books: 1
Posted by PeaklesRepost of post 2775
30.7 -- Catherine T's task: Hang the Christmas Stockings with Care
Rolled a 3 and a 4.
Option 3: Author initials in "CHOCOLATE"
Winter Street by Elin Hilderbrand
*** Elin Hilderbrand is a GRA ***
Option 4: A book I've wanted to read for a long time.
Brat Farrar by Josephine Tey
This book is NOT a re-read.
Total points: 190
GRA: 6
Pamela326520.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Berls's Task: Back to High School
Option 4: Falling for Texas by Jill Lynn -
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 480
Goodreads Authors this post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 18
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 3
Big Books - 500+: 2
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Posted by Peakles30.9 - Delicious Dee's Task: You Are An Ironman.
Option 3 - A book I've been highly anticipating.
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
#1 in the MaddAddam series.
**** Margaret Atwood is a GRA ****
Option 5: Book with letters S,A,L,T in the title.
Clark's Story by Diane Adams
#4 in The Making of a Man series.
**** Diane Adams is a GRA ****
Total points: 220
Total GRA: 8
Post 1850.1 - Teri-K's task: Let's Start the New Year Off Right
1) Close, But Not Quite
Using task 15.3 Launch A Thousand Ships
Book 1 - Read a book by an author whose name (in any position) is found on one of these lists
Greek Mythology Names
Dianne", not "Diana"
The Caged Graves by Dianne K. Salerni NOT A REREAD
approved in help thread # 43
2) Try, Try Again
Caressed by Moonlight NOT A REREAD
I got this as a free e-book in 2012 and got about 3 chapters in. I think I had read one to many vampire romance novels at the time. This was actually rather sweet. I don't, however, see myself continuing on.
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The Silkworm NOT A REREAD
Nominee for Best Mystery & Thriller of 2014
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The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan
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