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WINTER CHALLENGE 2014 CT
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Teresa Jo15.4 Ring in the New
Read ONE book that satisfies BOTH Book 1 and Book 2 requirements.
Book 1: Read a book first published between March 1, 2014 and February 28, 2015.
Book 2: Read a book identified on GR as book #1 in a series.
Divine and Dateless by Tara West
1. First published 7/5/2014
2. Eternally Yours #1
Goodreads Author Tara West
This Post
Points: 15
Goodreads Author: Yes
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 185 / 1045 (17.70%)
Total Goodreads Authors: 11
Total Big Books: 1
MELANIE CTASK NAME: 15.4 Ring in the New
Book 1 - Read a book first published between March 1, 2014 and February 28, 2015.
Emma by Alexander McCall Smith
Qualifier: First published August 21 2014
Book 2 - Read a book identified on GR as book #1 in a series. (series, #1)
Murphy's Law by Rhys Bowen
Qualifier: Identified as Molly Murphy Mysteries #1 on GR page
Claiming GRA for Rhys Bowen and Alexander McCall Smith
Points this task: 15
Points Total: 15
Tasks Completed: 1
GR Author: 2
Big Books: 0
20.2 Feminism is for everybody Speak Laurie Halse Anderson / option 2, from "Best Feminism Fiction" list , page 1, number 14
Task points 20
Total points 50
ChrisEverest (Copy & Paste post 202 cos I forgot to put my Readername on....Duh!)30.9 -- Delicious Dee's task: You Are an Ironman 144.6 miles - books must be in a series using those numbers
1,4,6
Opt. 3. Expecting new book with great Sense of Anticipation
Blue Labyrinth (Pendergast, #14) by Douglas Preston
Blue Labyrinth
(In the Pendergast Series #14)
Douglas Preston is a GRA
Opt. 6. Surname REILLY
Ice Station (Shane Schofield, #1) by Matthew Reilly
Ice Station
(In the Shane Schofield "Scarecrow" series #1)
Ice Station is a BB 513 pages
Sheila15.5 California Dreamin'
City Of Bones by Michael Connelly(Harry Bosch lives and works in the LA area)
**Repost**
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 1: Far Abroad –
Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton(I live in North America and the book is set in Europe)
This book is not a re-read for me
Total Points = 125
30.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Twice the FunRoll 1 dice and read 2 books that correspond to the number you rolled.
I rolled dice no. 6
6.GENRE: Read 2 books that have the same top genre on the main page
The genre I chose is Science Fiction
I chose to read: Prelude to Foundation
And
2001: A Space Odyssey
Current post:
Points: 30
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 30
Total Goodreads Authors: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
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Delicious Dee5.1 - Calliope
Because I Am Furniture - 70ppl have shelved as poetry (as of 12/10)
Points this Post: 5
Points Total: 90
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets:
Anna T20.9 Stop That Slump!
The Journal of Best Practices: A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man's Quest to Be a Better Husband
David Finch is a Goodreads Author
25.9 Narcissus & Echo
I selected Narcissus
Option A - written in first person
Hate is Such a Strong Word
1st sentence - "Breath, I tell myself."
This book is new to me.
Sarah Ayoub is a Goodreads Author
Option C - exactly one person on the cover
This book is new to me.Gail Carriger is a Goodreads Author
Totals:
Points - 45
GRA - 3
Cait S30.6- Twice the Fun
Roll 1 die and read 2 books that correspond to the number you rolled.
I rolled a 4 which gave me: 4. PUBLICATION YEAR: Read 2 books that were first published in the same year.
Book 1: Black Lies by Alessandra Torre **Alessandra Torre is a Goodreads Author**
Book 2: Miranda Warning by Heather Day Gilbert **Heather Day Gilbert is a Goodreads Author**
Both books were published in 2014.
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 65
Goodreads Authors: 5
Total Tasks Completed: 5
HINA20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jessica PDX's Task: Stop That Slump! -
Smitten by Janet Evanovich.
Does not contain letters from SLUMP.
**Janet Evanovich is goodreads author.**
Current post:
Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 165
Total Goodreads Authors: 10
Total Big Book Tickets:
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Lacy Susanne20.7 Shorter is Sweeter
Option 2: Read a book from the Required Reading in High School list
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
#157 on the list
Total points: 45
Books read: 4
Completed Tasks: 4
Pages Read: 911
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500(0); 750(0); 1000(0)
ColetteGTask 20.6 Seasoned Reader
Option 1: Far Abroad, Read a book set on a different continent than the one I live on.
I live in North American (Michigan, USA) and the book takes place in China, Asia
The Good Earth
by Pearl S. Buck
The Good Earth
Task points 20
Amy N. 5.7 – Polyhymnia: Read a book with the genre "Religion," "Spirituality," or "Inspirational" on its main page. Genres may be stand alone or embedded.
Courting CateLeslie Gould 12/10/14 claiming good reads author
This Post: 5
Total Points: 35
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 3
Goodreads Author: 2
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Heather R10.5 Older and Wiser
The Secret History of Wonder Woman
I wanted to learn more about the feminist movement in the early 20th century.
15.10 – All I Want For Christmas Is UAn Unwilling Accomplice by Charles Todd (GRA)
U word: Unwilling
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 15
Goodreads Authors this post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
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10.10 - A New Blog for a New YearJohnny Hiro: Half Asian, All Hero - reviewed here
15.9 - Public Enemy
One Corpse Too Many
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 3 - It's Kind of a Funny Story (verified for romance)
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Berls's Task: Back to High School
Option 2 - Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (Pg. 2, #109)
Points in this post: 65
Points so far: 65
EciaAnne5.6 - Melpomene
Read a book of the Causes of Ugly Crying list.
#19 on the list - Looking for Alaska
This Post: 5
Total Points: 5
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Delicious Dee15.9 Public Enemy
Origin in Death - crime 110 people
Points this Post: 15
Points Total: 105
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets:
Jonquil10.9. Get to Know the Author
Author Interviews page 1 Interview with Charlaine Harris May, 2014
Shakespeare's Christmas 12/10 242 pages
by Charlaine Harris
Points this post: 10
Total points: 205
Books posted: 15
Tasks complete: 11
Goodreads authors this post: 0
Total goodreads authors: 8
Sheila15.4 Ring in the New
Book1:
Flesh and Blood: A Scarpetta Novel by Patricia CornwellAND
Book2:
'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy by Leslie Langtry(Bombay Assassins #1)
Total Points = 140
Andy P.Task # 5.5 - Thalia
Read a book with the genre "Humor" on main page.
by [author:Nick Trout| Humor on mp (10 users)Points this post: 5
Total points: 35
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jessica PDX's Task: Stop That Slump!Slow Burn: Bleed by Bobby Adair
Approved for page length as an ebook on message 4218 of the verification thread.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 55
Books read: 4
Tasks complete: 3
M1NKS10.4. Let's Go! - Read a book with the genre "travel" on its main page. The genre may be stand alone or embedded.
On the Road
POINTS
Points This Post: 10
Points Total: 75
GR Author: 1
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 6
Jonquil20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 3: Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
genre "Romance" on the goodreads' main page
this is the first time I have read this book
A Cedar Cove Christmas 12/10 280 pages
by Debbie Macomber (Goodreads Author)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 225
Books posted: 16
Tasks complete: 12
Goodreads authors this post: 1
Total goodreads authors: 9
Teresa Jo15.5 California Dreamin' Set in California
Dead Girls Don't Blog by Pamela Frost Dennis
Goodreads Author Pamela Frost Dennis
This Post
Points: 15
Goodreads Author: Yes
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 200 / 1045 (19.13%)
Total Goodreads Authors: 12
Total Big Books: 1
Post 15.9 - Urania
Moon Called
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 1: Far Abroad
I live in N. America. Book takes place in Europe
Death Comes to Pemberley
Points this post: 25
Total: 25
Books read: 2
Tasks Done:2
AKCTask: 10.7 You can do it
Maximise Your Health with the Blood Type Diet: A Revolutionary Plan to Achieve Optimum Wellness by James L. D'AdamoJames L. D'Adamo
Points this task: 10
Total points: 75
Captain America Girl20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
I chose option 1 and read a publisher's advance copy of What a Devilish Duke Desires by Vicky Dreiling. I live in North America, and this book is set in Europe (England, to be exact).
Vicky Dreiling is a GR Author.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 30
Books Read: 3
Tasks Complete: 3
GR Authors: 2
Big Books:
500+ 0
750+ 0
1000+ 0
NicoleS10.9-Author Interviews-Lois Lowry *page 3
The Giver by Lois Lowry *Goodreads Author
AR Quiz No. 8568 EN Fiction
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 7.0
5.5-Humor
I Work at a Public Library: A Collection of Crazy Stories from the Stacks by Gina Sheridan *Goodreads Author
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 35
GR Authors this post: 2
Total GR Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets this post:
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Repost20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 3 - It's Kind of a Funny Story (verified for romance)
This book is new to me.
10.5 - Nonfiction book that makes you wiserAdventures in Yarn Farming: Four Seasons on a New England Fiber Farm
I grew up on a farm, but we didn't raise sheep. As a dyer and knitter, I've always been interested in what it would be like to knit with yarn from sheep I raised myself. This book was a fascinating look at that.
30.5
Option 2 - Genre dystopia, embedded OK
Animal Farm
Option 3 - Match word in song - word is "kings"
The Laughter of Dead Kings
New points this post: 40
Total w/this post: 290
GRA tickets this post: 0
Total w/this post: 9
Total tasks completed:16
Total books claimed: 23
Post #: 337
Delicious Dee5.6 - Melpomene
Finding Cinderella - Colleen Hoover (GR Author) - #36 on the Causes for Ugly crying list
Points this Post: 5
Points Total: 110
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Book Tickets:
Kait10.5 - Older and Wiser
A book that is nonfiction about something you would like to know more about.
The Woman Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut's Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt by Kara Cooney -- I wanted to learn more about ancient Egypt
Points This Post: 10
GR Authors This Post: 0
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Points: 45
Total GR Authors: 6
Total Big Book Tickets: 2
MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY5.7 - Polyhymnia
Read a book with the genre "Religion," "Spirituality," or "Inspirational" on its main page.
Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes: A No-Bullshit Guide to World Mythology by Cory O'Brien
"Religion" is noted here as present in main page genres.
Cory O'Brien is a Goodreads Author
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This Post: 5
Total Points: 110/1045
Books Read: 10
Completed Tasks: 9/59
Pages Read: 2812
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Readerboard Name: Margie Van15.5 California Dreamin' - Read a book set primarily in California.
The description reads "... four Chinese women, recent immigrants to San Francisco . . . "
**CLAIMING AMY TAN AS GRA
Points this post: 15
Total points: 40
GRA: 2
MELISSAH (I just requested to be added today)Task # 5.7 Polyhymnia
Deborah Feldman is a Goodreads Author.
This post: 5 points
Total to Date = 5 points
15.7- Creature FeatureThe Unicorn Sonata by Peter S. Beagle
Peter S Beagle is a Goodreads Author
This Post
Points: 15
Goodreads Author this post: Yes
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 40
Total Tasks: 5
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Big Books: 0
5.5: Thalia Read a book with a main page genre of Humor, Comedy, Funny
Texts From Jane Eyre by Mallory Ortberg (** Goodreads Author**)
*THIS POST*
Points: 5
Big Books: 0
GRA: 1
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Total Points: 20
Tasks: 2
Total GRA: 2
Total Big Books: 500+:(0) 750+:(0) 1000+:(0)
Repost #26325.4 - Bluemoon's task: EGYPTIAN DEITIES
B.THE SUN GOD RA: Book with the image of a bird on a cover
Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach
C. THE GOD OSIRIS: First book in a series that's new to me
Old Man's War by John Scalzi * Goodreads author *
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 35
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 4
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
Mai20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jessica PDX's Task: Stop That Slump!
Book by author whose name doesn't the letters S, L, U, M, and P
The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism by Ayn Rand
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 55
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 5
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
Catherine TTask 15.4 - Ring in the New
I did the one book option: read a book that is the first in a series AND published between 1 Mar 14 and 28 Feb 15
The Paper Magician by Charlie N Holmberg
this is #1 in the Paper Magician Trilogy and was first published on 1 Sep 14
Jonquil25.8 -- Hana C's task: Merry Saturnalia!
Book One read any book
Holiday Buzz 384 pages 12/10
by Cleo Coyle (Goodreads Author)
Book Two Option 1 outside winter landscape complete with snow
Starry Night A Christmas Novel 349 pages 12/6
by Debbie Macomber (Goodreads Author)
Points this post: 25
Total points: 250
Books posted: 18
Tasks complete: 13
Goodreads authors this post: 2
Total goodreads authors: 11
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and JanusTask #2 - past and future:
Genre read: Historical Fiction - Discription states "medieval Britain"
Hood by Stephen R. Lawhead
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 45
Books Read: 3
HINA20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Angie CA's task: 5+5, 5+10, and 10+10 equals 20! -
Wife for Hire by Janet Evanovich.
Blogging for a good book review (10.10) and Humor on main page genre (5.5).
**Janet Evanovich is goodreads author.**
Current post:
Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 185
Total Goodreads Authors: 11
Total Big Book Tickets:
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Big Books - 1000+:
ChrisEverest10.9. Get to Know the Author
author interviews. Read a book written by an author interviewed by Goodreads
Author - Matthew Pearl (found on Page 3)
The Technologists
Random House Paperback - Big Book - 576 pages
Readerboard Name: Kay20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 3: The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks
This book is not a reread for me.
Total Points: 20
20.8 - NICKELS AND DIMESThe Winter Palace which fits task 5.2 with historical fiction on the home page. It also fits task 10.2 with 512 pages (all #'s found in 2015).
30.9 - YOU ARE AN IRONMAN
OPTION 5 - SALT - Angels Flight which is #6 in the Harry Bosch series.
OPTION 6 - MIKE - Blood Work by Michael Connelly which is #1 in the Terry McCaleb series.
TOTAL POINTS - 50
Hana C.
30.9 -- Delicious Dee's task: You Are An Ironman
Option 3. Sense of Anticipation: Read a book that you have been highly anticipating.
I love the Immortals After Dark series- as soon as I can get my hands on one I read it :-) This is book #14 in that series.
Dark Skye by Kresley Cole
Option 5. Hitting the Wall: Read a book where the letters S, A, L, T can be found in the title/subtitle.
Book #1 in the Expanse series.
Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey
LeviAThan wakeS
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Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 80
30.9 -- Delicious Dee's task: You Are An Ironman
Option 3. Sense of Anticipation: Read a book that you have been highly anticipating.
I love the Immortals After Dark series- as soon as I can get my hands on one I read it :-) This is book #14 in that series.
Dark Skye by Kresley Cole
Option 5. Hitting the Wall: Read a book where the letters S, A, L, T can be found in the title/subtitle.
Book #1 in the Expanse series.
Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey
LeviAThan wakeS
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Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 80
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The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 19.0
Total Books: 1
Total Points: 5