2015 Challenge #1

[Jencey/]

Task completed: 10.5 A book set in a different country: A Question of Honor by Charles Todd

books 2

points 20

[Julie]

TASK COMPLETED

5.3 A Mystery or Thriller

Mean Streak



Books: 3/40
Points: 15/310

[Tina]

Task Completed

10.5 A book set in a different country - The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith 1/21

2/40 books
20/310 points

[Julie]

Tina wrote: "Task Completed

10.5 A book set in a different country - The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith 1/21

2/40 books
20/310 points"

What did you think of this? I have read both of them. I think they're good, but not my usual cup of tea!

[Alex]

Task Completed!
5.8 - read a book set in high school
Flawless - Sara Shepard

3/40 books
25/310 points

[Alicia]

Task Completed

10.9 Same initials: Death by a Honey Bee, Abigail Keam 1/22/15

4/40 books
15/310 points

[Kristin (Kritters Ramblings)]

task completed 5.7 book based on cover: Girl Before a Mirror, Liza Palmer

8/40 books
55/310 points

[Alex]

Task Completed!

10.4 - book with a one word title
Perfect - Sara Shepard

4/40
35/310

[Alicia]

Task Completed

10.2 Number in the title: I'm Not a Terrorist by I've Played One on TV: Memoirs of a Middle Eastern Funny Man, Maz Jobrani 1/27/15

5/40 books
25/310 points

[Tina]

Task Completed:

5.3 A mystery or thriller - Death Comes to Pemberly by PD James

3/40 books
25/310 points

[Nicole]

5.1 Dirty Rush by Taylor Bell
10.5 All Fall Down by Ally Carter

15/310


My things got delayed again, but now I finally have all my possessions and only a few are damaged. Phoenix better be awesome (and it might just be that as there is a used bookstore that has a bar inside!!) because I don't think I can handle moving again for a really long time.

[Kristin (Kritters Ramblings)]

Task completed 5.9 color in title: A Memory of Violets, Hazel Gaynor

9/40 books
60/310 points

[Stacy]

Tasks Competed:

5.5 A book that scares you: Saint Odd - Dean Koontz (it scares me because it's the last book in the series and I don't want it to be over)

5.7 A book based entirely on its cover: The Selection – Kiera Cass

4/40 books
25/310 points

[Stacy]

LEADERBOARD

Kristin - 60
Alex - 35
Alicia - 25
Stacy - 25
Tina - 25
Jencey - 20
Laura - 20
Julie - 15
Nicole - 15
Suzanne - 10
Tina - 10
Bianca - 5

[Stacy]

Ok, so I just got an email from PaperbackSwap saying that they are going to start charging $0.49 per swap unless you sign up for a year membership. I have decided that I am no longer going to be a member of the site and will not be able to offer credits as a prize for the challenges. It's very rare that I use the site anymore anyway since most of the books I read are ebooks. And, usually, if there's a book that I want badly enough to actually get the "real" book, I'll just buy it from the store.

So, with that said, I'm asking for your thoughts on the second place prize. I use Bookmooch even less than PBS, but I do still have a crapload of credits on that site. Should I continue to use that for the prize and maybe offer three or four credits instead of two? Should I offer up two books from my own personal collection of books, or should I do something else? I'm open to ideas. Just please keep in mind that I'm trying to be as cost effective as possible with it.

[Tina]

Task Completed:

5.7 A book based entirely on its cover - Diary of a Mad Fat Girl by Stephanie McAffee

4/40 books
30/310 points

[Tina]

Nicole wrote: "I've arrived in Phoenix, but my things have been delayed. Not sure how well I'll do with this challenge since I'm getting settled and adjusting to my new workload, but I'll give it a try.


5 Poin..."

Welcome to Arizona Nicole! I moved here about 10 years ago and love it (except for the summers, lol).

[Tina]

Julie wrote: "Tina wrote: "Task Completed

10.5 A book set in a different country - The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith 1/21

2/40 books
20/310 points"

What did you think of this? I have read both of them...."

I liked this book, it kind of reminded me of a lighter version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I think I'll give the second book a read. I don't typically read these types of books either but I venture out once in a while.

[Nicole]

Thanks Tina! I've been warned about the summers and am not looking forward to the 100+ days without end, but am really enjoying this winter. Any recommendations on places to visit? I'd never even been to AZ until my job interview.

[Tina]

Nicole wrote: "Thanks Tina! I've been warned about the summers and am not looking forward to the 100+ days without end, but am really enjoying this winter. Any recommendations on places to visit? I'd never eve..."

I basically treat the summers like other people treat the winters. I stay in a/c and shade as much as possible. Be sure to wear sunscreen regularly and drink lots of water.

This time of year is what we look forward to here. There are plenty of outside things to do. If you like to hike there are plenty of options around. If you like baseball, next month is spring training and there are many teams here. If you have a free weekend, you may want to drive up to Sedona to see the beautiful nature sights. There's always the grand canyon too, which I still haven't been to yet.

[Kristin (Kritters Ramblings)]

tasks completed 10.7 Antonyms - New Uses for Old Boyfriends, Beth Kendrick
10.8 Magic - The Storied Life of AJ Fickry, Gabrielle Zevin

11/40 books
80/310 points

[Kristin (Kritters Ramblings)]

task completed 15.3 Classic romance - Changing Everything, Molly McAdams
short stories - Megan's Hope, Steena Holmes

13/40 books
95/310 points

[Stacy]

LEADERBOARD

Kristin - 95
Alex - 35
Tina - 30
Alicia - 25
Stacy - 25
Jencey - 20
Laura - 20
Julie - 15
Nicole - 15
Suzanne - 10
Tina - 10
Bianca - 5

[Jencey/]

Task completed: 10.6 Read a Popular author's first book: Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg

books 6

points 30

[Kristin (Kritters Ramblings)]

task completed 10.2 number in title: One Wish, Robyn Carr

14/40 books
105/310 points

[Kristin (Kritters Ramblings)]

task completed 5.5 book that scares you: The Swimmer, Joakim Zander

15/40 books
110/310 points

[Alicia]

Task Completed

5.1 Published this year: Has Anyone Seen My Pants? Sarah Colonna 2/8/14

6/40 books
30/310 points

[Alicia]

Stacy wrote: "Ok, so I just got an email from PaperbackSwap saying that they are going to start charging $0.49 per swap unless you sign up for a year membership. I have decided that I am no longer going to be a ..."

I really don't think you need to give out prizes in general. It should just be for fun.

[Alex]

Task completed!

5.10 - author you've never read:
City of Bones - Cassandra Clare

6/40 books
40/310 points

[Tina]

Task Completed:

5.8 A book set in high school – Second Chance by Jane Green

5/40 books
35/310 points

[Alicia]

Task Completed

5.9 A book with a color: A Red Herring Without Mustard, Alan Bradley 2/11/15

8/40 books
35/310 points

[Suzanne]

I am not doing Paperback swap anymore either, now that they are going to charge. I was barely using it anymore anyway. I don't think you need to give a prize. It's just for fun!

That being said, since I'm obviously not going to win anyway, can I use I Am Pusheen the Cat for the nonhuman character?? ;) Please? It counted towards my Goodreads reading challenge! :)

[Stacy]

Suzanne wrote: "I am not doing Paperback swap anymore either, now that they are going to charge. I was barely using it anymore anyway. I don't think you need to give a prize. It's just for fun!

That being said, s..."

LOL, go for it. As Tim Gunn always says, "Make it work, people!"

[Stacy]

Task Completed:
5.4 A book from an author you love that you haven’t read yet: The Perfectionists – Sara Shepard


7/40 books
30/310 points

[Stacy]

LEADERBOARD

Kristin - 110
Alex - 40
Tina - 35
Alicia - 35
Jencey - 30
Stacy - 30
Laura - 20
Julie - 15
Nicole - 15
Suzanne - 10
Tina - 10
Bianca - 5

[Stacy]

Thanks for weighing in on the prize question Alicia and Suzanne, I do want to keep the $10 gift card for the top prize, but yeah, maybe I'll skip giving out any others.

With that said - Jencey, I still have your books in my car to mail, I just haven't made it to the post office. Should I hold off until you find a new place and get settled?

[Suzanne]

Task completed! Thanks Stacy :)

Don't worry everyone - there is no possibility I will win. :)

10.3 A book with nonhuman characters - I Am Pusheen the Cat

10 pts.
Total: 20 pts.

[Jencey/]

Stacy wrote: "Thanks for weighing in on the prize question Alicia and Suzanne, I do want to keep the $10 gift card for the top prize, but yeah, maybe I'll skip giving out any others.

With that said - Jencey, I..."

How soon could you mail them? I am not doing anything until the house sells.

[Tina]

Task Completed:

5.4 A book from an author you love that you haven’t read yet - What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty

7/40 books
40/310 points

[Jencey/]

Task completed: 5.4 A book from an author you love that you haven’t read yet: A Grown Up Kind of Pretty by Joshilyn Jackson

books 7

points 35

[Stacy]

Jencey/ wrote: "Stacy wrote: "Thanks for weighing in on the prize question Alicia and Suzanne, I do want to keep the $10 gift card for the top prize, but yeah, maybe I'll skip giving out any others.

With that sa..."

Hi Jencey, I will go to the post office today and get them sent out to you.

[Stacy]

LEADERBOARD

Kristin - 110
Alex - 40
Tina - 40
Alicia - 35
Jencey - 35
Stacy - 30
Laura - 20
Suzanne - 20
Julie - 15
Nicole - 15
Tina - 10
Bianca - 5

[Alex]

Alicia wrote: "Stacy wrote: "Ok, so I just got an email from PaperbackSwap saying that they are going to start charging $0.49 per swap unless you sign up for a year membership. I have decided that I am no longer ..."


I second what Alicia said. I think it's just fun! And we appreciate everything you do to organize it :)

[Stacy]

Thanks Alex!

[Stacy]

Task Completed:

15.2 A book written by someone under 30, and a book by a female author: Cracked Up to Be – Courtney Summers (under 30)/We Were Liars – E. Lockhart

8/40 books
45/310 points

[Jencey/]

Task completed: 10.7 A book with antonyms in the title: Sweet Salt Air by Barbara Delinsky

My antonyms or opposites are Sweet and Salt

books 8

points 45

[Bianca]

TASK COMPLETED:

10.7 A book with antonyms in the title – Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

2/40 books
15/310 points

[Alex]

Task Completed!

10.3 - A book with nonhuman characters

City of Fallen Angels - Cassandra Clare

9/40 books
50/310 points

[Julie]

TASK COMPLETED

5.4 A Book from an Author I Love but Haven't Read Yet

Saving Grace



Books: 5/40
Points: 20/310

[Bianca]

TASK COMPLETED:

5.7 A book based entirely on its cover – Hope in a Jar by Beth Harbison

3/40 books
20/310 points