BOOK it to the finish line! January 2015

[Ora]

I didn't expect to finish this challenge today,however I found another book with under 50 goodread ratings which put me to 5164 steps.

[Marie (UK)]

how do i find out the number of reviews on a book

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Marie wrote: "how do i find out the number of reviews on a book"

If you go to The Unknown Ajax, you'll see the title of the book. Under that is the author's name, and under that is the rating information. To the far right is the number of reviews the book has received. In this case, there are 292 reviews.

[Marie (UK)]

thanks Lanelle

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

I wanted to share this line I came across in a book I finished reading yesterday:

"Her ribs ached with every move and her knee was beginning to throb. She had never run a marathon, but she imagined that this is what it felt like to be a mile from the finish line - completely exhausted, to the point that standing was a struggle.

Trudging along, putting one foot in front of the other, knowing that you've come too far to quit and you've expended too much effort to run any farther. Like a marathoner, she would press on."

from Hearts in the Storm

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

BOOK it to the finish line! January 2015
Duration: 1st January - 31st January
Steps: 5,673/5,164

Revenant by Larissa Ione (02/01/15) - Nurse as a main character - 1,291 Steps

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes (06/01/15) - Won an award - 334 Steps - Goodreads Choice Nominee for Fiction (2013)

Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts (07/01/15) - 200+ page - 162 Steps

Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward (10/01/15) - At least 400 pages long - 2,582 Steps

Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis (12/01/15) - 200+ page - 162 Steps

Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward (14/01/15) Won an award - 334 Steps -
All About Romance (AAR) Annual Reader Poll for Best Romance of the Year AND Best Paranormal AND Most Tortured Hero AND Strongest Heroine AND Best Villain AND Most-Hanky Read (2007)

A Christmas to Remember by Jill Shalvis (16/01/15) - Holiday in the title - 646 Steps

Twisted by Elisabeth Naughton (16/01/15) - 200+ page - 162 Steps

Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione - Doctor as a main character - 1,291 Steps

Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward - Won an award - 334 Steps - RITA Award by Romance Writers of America for Best Paranormal Romance (2008)

[Leslie]

2,582 pts - book I didn't think I would like that also had more than 400 pages The Siren Song

1,291 pts - doctor as main character Close To Home

1,291 pts - less than 50 reviews Fool Me Once

= 5,164 pts total

[Lesley]

It took me 11 qualifying books to reach 5,169.

Great Wall Marathon - 5,164 steps into history
Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015

1. The Pact Karina Halle 1/1/15 - 287 pages - 162 steps

2. Strangers A.L. Parks 1/3/15 242 pages - 162 pages subtotal 324 steps

3. Forever and a Day Jill Shalvis 1/3/15 Josh is a Doctor = 1,291 steps subtotal 1,615

4. Lost and Found K.F. Breene 1/5/15 Read any 200+ page book = 301 pages 162 steps subtotal 1,777

5. Savor the Moment Nora Robers 1/10/15 325 pages = 162 steps subtotal 1,939

6. To Be With You Opal Mellon 1/11/14 200 pages = 162 steps subtotal 2,101

7. I'll Catch You Farraah Rochon 1/12/15 less than 50 reviews at goodreads - 48 reviews as of 1/17/15 for 1,291 steps 3,392

8. Betrayed Rebecca York 1/14/15 less than 50 reviews at goodreads - 33 as of 1/17/15 for 1,291 step 4,683 steps

9. Wrecking Ball B.N. Toler 1/15/15 230 pages any 200+ page book for 162 steps subtotal 4,845 steps

10. Destination Unknown Amy Clipston 1/15/15 267 pages any 200+ page for 162 steps 5,007 steps

11. Last Will and Testament Dahlia Adler 1/16/15 414 pages any 200+ page book for 162 pages 5,169 pages

[Susan A]

The Challenge Factory
BOOK it to the finish line! January 2015
Duration: 1/1/2015 - 1/31/2015
Steps: 8883/5164 COMPLETE


Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
A Forbidden Rumspringa Jan 9 ★★★★★
The Terms of Release Jan 12 ★★★
Strength of the Wolf Jan 16 ★★★★
Read a book with flower on the cover.
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title.
Sleigh Ride Jan 3 ★★★★★
Not Just Friends Jan 6 ★★★★
Safe in His Arms Jan 7 ★★★★
Off Campus Jan 13 ★★★★
Read a book that is mostly red on the cover.



Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Read a book that has two or more authors.
The Two Gentlemen of Altona Jan 1 ★★★★★
Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
Blue Moon: Too Good to Be True Jan 14 ★★ MM Romance group 2014 Members' Choice Awards, Best Debut, 2nd Place
Read a book with a type of bird in the title.



Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:
Read a book with a season, holiday or month in the title.
Read a book published before 1923 (in the public domain).
Read an epistolary novel, which is a book written in letters, emails, or diary entries.
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.
A Rose By Any Other Name Jan 18 ★★★ USA Prohibition era



Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book set in China.
Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title.
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as a main character.
The Backup Boyfriend Jan 10 ★★★★★
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.
The Best Corpse for the Job Jan 5 ★★★★ 37 reviews
Bloodline Jan 8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews





Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.
The Devil's Ride Jan 19 ★★★★★

[Lisa]

FINISHED!!

Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015


6,253/5164

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
1. The Grimm Conclusion 1-5-15
2. The Forbidden Library 1-18-15
Read a book with flower on the cover.
1. The Year of the Rat 1-15-15
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title.
1. Before You 1-19-15
Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
1. Property 1-9-15 Orange Prize-2003
2. Out of my Mind 1-11-15 Buckeye Childrens 2010
Read a book with a type of bird in the title.
1. Blackbird 1-9-15

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.
1. Give Me Liberty 1-14-15
Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.
1.The Twilight Prisoner 1-3-14
Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.
1. Sanctum 1-21-15 400 pages

[Cathy]

# 38 TCF Great Wall Marathon - 5,164 steps into history
Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015
5,169/ 5,164 Completed!!

For this challenge you will need to read the number of books to go at least 5,164 steps.
Books must be at least 200 pages unless specified. Re-reads are okay.

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
Red-Headed Stepchild 1/9/15
Enchanting the Lady 1/16/15

Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title.
Captivated by You 1/7/15

Read a book that is mostly red on the cover.
The 13th Gift: A True Story of a Christmas Miracle 1/20/15

Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:

Read a book that has two or more authors.
Sugarplums and Scandal 1/3/15

Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
Beyond Seduction 1/11/15
literary awards All About Romance (AAR) Annual Reader Poll for Most Luscious Love Story (2003)

Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.
Seducing the Heiress 39 reviews 1/19/15

Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.
Aching for Always1/13/15

[Ashley]

Done and updated post 3!

[Paris]

Apparently I never started a post, oops. Well I finished this challenge the other day.

Book it to the Finish Line
Duration: 1/1/15 – 1/31/15

Read any 200+ page book you'd like. (162 steps)
A Fine Romance by Christi Barth - ♥♥♥.5 – 1/5/15 – 229 pages
Playing it Close by Kat Latham - ♥♥♥.5 – 1/5/15 – 230 pages
A League of Her Own by Karen Rock - ♥♥ - 1/8/15 – 386 pages
Tempting the Player by Kat Latham - ♥♥♥♥ - 1/11/15 – 228 pages
Beauty from Love by Georgia Cates - ♥♥♥ - 1/15/15 – 292 pages
Burned by Tara Sivec - ♥♥♥♥ - 1/16/15 – 220 pages
Black Spring by Christina Henry - ♥♥♥♥ - 1/16/15 – 288 pages
Dream Nights with the CEO by Kathy Lyons - ♥♥ - 1/18/15 – 276 pages
Branded by Tara Sivec (The Ignite Trilogy) - ♥♥♥♥ - 1/23/15 - 263 pages
The Fighter’s Block by Hadley Quinn - ♥♥♥♥ - 1/22/15 - 302 pages

Read a book with flower on the cover. (162 steps)
Friends to Lovers by Christi Barth - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 1/12/15 – 228 pages

Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title. (162 steps)
Darkness Splintered by Keri Arthur - ♥♥♥♥ - 1/4/15 – 382 pages
Darkness Falls by Keri Arthur - ♥♥♥♥ - 1/7/15 – 375 pages
Planning for Love by Christi Barth - ♥♥♥ - 1/2/15 – 226 pages
Searching for Perfect by Jennifer Probst - ♥♥♥♥ - 1/10/15 – 352 pages
Screwdrivered by Alice Clayton (Wallbanger) - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 1/20/15 – 256 pages

Read a book that is at least 400 pages long. (2582 steps)
Written in Red by Anne Bishop - ♥♥♥♥ - 1/19/15 – 433 pages

[LaurLa]

Will there be a February version or was this a one-time challenge?

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Thanks for asking, LaurLa. February's BOOK it to the finish line! will be posted tonight or tomorrow afternoon. I'm just working out a few details. I can tell you that the next race will be held in Montreal, Canada.

And I have a whole list of different races to pull from. This challenge could last a couple of years. That is, if the moderators let me :)

[Ashley]

Lanelle wrote: "Thanks for asking, LaurLa. February's BOOK it to the finish line! will be posted tonight or tomorrow afternoon. I'm just working out a few details. I can tell you that the next race will be held in..."

YAY!!! This was a lot of fun

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

I'm glad you had a good time, Ashley. Are you going to participate in next month's challenge?

[Ashley]

yes!

[Susan A]

Susan A wrote: "The Challenge Factory
BOOK it to the finish line! January 2015
Duration: 1/1/2015 - 1/31/2015
Steps: 8883/5164 COMPLETE


Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page bo..."

Complete! Thanks for hosting this challenge!

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Susan A wrote: "Susan A wrote: "The Challenge Factory
BOOK it to the finish line! January 2015
Duration: 1/1/2015 - 1/31/2015
Steps: 8883/5164 COMPLETE


Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read ..."

You're welcome.

[Paris]

Lanelle wrote: "And I have a whole list of different races to pull from. This challenge could last a couple of years. That is, if the moderators let me :) "

As long as you want to host it, we are more than happy to have you doing it. This was a lot of fun.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Paris wrote: "Lanelle wrote: "And I have a whole list of different races to pull from. This challenge could last a couple of years. That is, if the moderators let me :) "

As long as you want to host it, we are ..."

Thanks, Paris.

[LaurLa]

Lanelle wrote: "Thanks for asking, LaurLa. February's BOOK it to the finish line! will be posted tonight or tomorrow afternoon. I'm just working out a few details. I can tell you that the next race will be held in..."

Woohoo! I'll be heading over to the new race shortly!

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

LaurLa wrote: "Lanelle wrote: "Thanks for asking, LaurLa. February's BOOK it to the finish line! will be posted tonight or tomorrow afternoon. I'm just working out a few details. I can tell you that the next race..."

We'll give you a couple of days to get from China to Montreal, Canada :) Hope you packed your cold weather gear.

[❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Daryl Dixonღ♥ღ]

BOOK it to the finish line! January 2015
Duration: 1st January - 31st January
Steps: 8,280 / 5,164

Revenant by Larissa Ione (02/01/15) - Nurse as a main character - 1,291 Steps

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes (06/01/15) - Won an award - 334 Steps - Goodreads Choice Nominee for Fiction (2013)

Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts (07/01/15) - 200+ page - 162 Steps

Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward (10/01/15) - At least 400 pages long - 2,582 Steps

Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis (12/01/15) - 200+ page - 162 Steps

Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward (14/01/15) Won an award - 334 Steps -
All About Romance (AAR) Annual Reader Poll for Best Romance of the Year AND Best Paranormal AND Most Tortured Hero AND Strongest Heroine AND Best Villain AND Most-Hanky Read (2007)

A Christmas to Remember by Jill Shalvis (16/01/15) - Holiday in the title - 646 Steps

Twisted by Elisabeth Naughton (16/01/15) - 200+ page - 162 Steps

Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward (19/01/15) - Won an award - 334 Steps - RITA Award by Romance Writers of America for Best Paranormal Romance (2008)

Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione (20/01/15) - Doctor as a main character - 1,291 Steps

Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward (25/01/15) - Won an award - 334 Steps - P.E.A.R.L. (Paranormal Excellence Award for Romantic Literature) for Best Vampire Romance (2008)

How to Train Your Dom in Five Easy Steps by Josephine Myles (28/01/15) 200+ page - 162 Steps

Off Campus by Amy Jo Cousins (29/01/15) 200+ page - 162 Steps

Mark Cooper versus America by Lisa Henry and J.A Rock (29/01/15) two or more authors - 324 Steps

COMPLETED

[LaurLa]

Finished!! Congrats to all finishers! Good luck next month...

Updated post: January 2015 - Great Wall Marathon

[Elena]

ughhh :(

i came a few hundred steps short :((

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Congratulations to all those who made it to the finish line! Here's your award.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Elena wrote: "ughhh :(

i came a few hundred steps short :(("

Marathons are tough. You're welcome to try the ice canoe challenge this month. You'll only need to read 4 books to get to the finish line.

[Elena]

i definitely read way more than that this month, but the books just didn't quite fit this challenge :(

but i'm in for next month's challenge and I will make it my priority and base my book selection on that :D