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message 1601: by Donna Jo (new)

Donna Jo Atwood | 2412 comments 25.7 Dakimel's Task--Awards Season:

A. TAB long list:

Adam by Ariel Schrag which was #45 on

Category--Humor
Food: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan

Today's total: 25
Grand total: 730


message 1602: by Pamela (new)

Pamela (pamela3265) | 952 comments Pamela3265

30.1 - Jonquil's Task: Straight on Till Morning

Book 1: The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider by Robyn Schneider (Goodreads Author) - Roller coaster on cover - Not a reread

Book 2: Heart of a Soldier by Belle Calhoune by Belle Calhoune (Goodreads Author) - A former soldier is hired as a cowboy on a ranch - Not a reread


30.3 - Teri-k's Task: Your Own Personal Tardis

Option 3: The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare by Elizabeth George Speare - Set in 1687 http://www.shmoop.com/witch-blackbird...

The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Speare, Elizabeth George
AR Quiz No. 98 EN Fiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 9.0

Option 4: 1700 - 1899

Falling for the Enemy by Naomi Rawlings by Naomi Rawlings (Goodreads Author) - Set in 1805 - http://www.harlequin.com/store.html?i...


Points this post: 60
Total Points: 705
Goodreads Authors this post: 3
Total Goodreads Authors: 28
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 2
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0


message 1603: by Ann A (last edited Apr 13, 2015 07:54PM) (new)

Ann A (readerann) | 1091 comments 5.7 - Nidavellir, the Home of the Dwarves
I, Juan de Pareja (between 100-360 pages)
This book has 192 pages.
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 7.0

10.4 - May the Fourth Be With You
Foundation (Science Fiction genre)

30.7 - Delicious Dee's Task: I Love My Library!

The two new-to-me authors I read in December, 2014 were Erich Maria Remarque (All Quiet on the Western Front) and Graeme Simsion (The Rosie Project)
Shelves QUI-RIB and SHE-SKH

For Book 1 from shelf QUI-RIB, this month I read:
The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman, also a new-to-me author

For Book 2 from shelf SHE-SKH, this month I read:
Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead, who is also a new-to-me author

Points this post: 45
Total points: 100


message 1604: by Meg (new)

Meg (megscl) | 2468 comments MEGSCL
20.1 Most Improved Player- Julia103's Task: What's in a Name
Option 4: Tyr (god of war)
I read (and finished) Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity which is about halfway down on page 4 of the Did Not Finish list https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

TOTAL TO DATE
Points: 210
Tasks: 17
Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Book Tickets: 11
Books: 18


message 1605: by Fandury (new)

Fandury | 957 comments FANDURY

30.4. - Sandy's Task: Spring Renewal for your Reading Ideas.

Book 1: Read a book recommended by GR, based on one of your shelves or genre recommendations.

Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries by Neil deGrasse Tyson

This recommendation was based on my Non-Fiction shelf.


Book 2: Read a book from the "Popular Books Among My Friends this Month" list.

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

I found the book on the list on 16.02.2015 and it was read by 1 friend.

Emily St. John Mandel is a Goodreads Author!


Points this post: 30
Total Points: 330
Books Read: 19
Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Books:500+(3)750+(1)1000+(0)


message 1606: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (laurenjberman) LAUREN JODI

15.10. Would I Lie to You?

The author’s name includes the word LIE - Leslie

Midnight Fear by Leslie Tentler*

*Goodreads Author
~~~~~~~~~~
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 200/1035
Total Books Read: 17
Tasks Completed: 15/59
Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 13
Big Books: 0


message 1607: by Cat (new)

Cat (cat_uk) | 3382 comments Catherine T

Task 30.3 - Your Own Personal Tardis
Option 3 - read a book set in the time period from 1200 through 1699.
The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory
set in the 1400s, the time of the English War of the Roses

Option 4 - read a book written during the time period from 1700 through 1899.
Hunger by Knut Hamsun
written / published in 1890

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total points = 640


message 1608: by Coralie (new)

Coralie Coralie

10.4 May the Fourth be with You
Book with genre 'science fiction'
A Clockwork Orange

30.5 You Either Like It Or You Don't
Book 1 Favourite genre – Science Fiction
The Last Colony

Book 2 Least Favourite genre – Memoir
The Sweet Life in Paris: Delicious Adventures in the World's Most Glorious - and Perplexing - City


This post 40 points

Total to date 380 points


message 1609: by LouLouReads (new)

LouLouReads | 221 comments LOULOU

Task 20.5 Bigger is Better - ChrisEverest's Task - Love and Not Quite Love


Option 1. Read a book by a single author whose last name ends in -ER.

O Pioneers! by Willa Cather.

This post:
Points: 20
GRA: 0
BB tickets: 0
Tasks complete: 1

Overall:
Points: 135
GRA: 3
BB tickets 500+: 0
BB tickets 750+: 0
BB tickets 1000+: 0
Tasks complete: 7


message 1610: by Beth (new)

Beth Robinson (bethrobinson) Beth Robinson

5.3 Alfheim, the Home of the Light Elves
Read a book with a Goodreads rating at or above 3.50.

Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino





25.5 - Nikki's Task: A Viking Pillage
Read 1 or 2 books with combined 500 pages of physical items than can fit on a truck and be pillaged

The History of the Book in 100 Books: The Complete Story, from Egypt to E-Book
by Roderick Cave and Sara Ayad
288 pages

Racecar: Searching for the Limit in Formula SAE by Matt Brown
226 pages

So my vikings pillaged 100 books and 1 racecar
288 + 226 = 514





30.1 - Jonquil's Task: Straight on Till Morning
Two books, no rereads

Book 1 read a book with a roller coaster, carousel or Ferris wheel on the cover.

I read:
EverFall by Joe Hart
EverFall by Joe Hart


Book 2 Read a book where the Main Character has made a major career change.

I read:
Cars, Cats and Crooks by R.H. Carter

The protagonist originally worked in a car factory.
His new career is private detective and this is his first case.

The ebook only book was approved for me for this challenge in message 4508

Neither book is a reread.

Joe Hart is a GOODREADS AUTHOR





30.5 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s Task: You Either Like it Or You Don’t
Read one book from each of the following options. Books must be at least 250 pages.

Book 1: Read a book that has your favorite genre on its main page.
Steward of Song by Adam Stemple
GENRE - Fantasy
(Specifically, urban fantasy is probably my favorite)
Page count = 288


Book 2: Read a book that has your least favorite genre on its main page.
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore
Has 2 least favorite GENREs! - Religion and Humor
Page count = 417


Adam Stemple is a GOODREADS AUTHOR
Christopher Moore is a GOODREADS AUTHOR





Points this post: 90
Total Points: 580

new GA this post - 3
Goodreads Authors total: 14
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 1611: by Meghan (new)

Meghan (meghanly) | 336 comments 25.10 Sirena's Task: Ready for Their Close-up

Option 1: Shorts: My favorite category over the last several years has been Best Live Action Short. For this task, read a book with a page count between 100 and 200 pages.

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson (146 pages)

Option 3: Supporting Actress: Read a book where the author shares their first name with an actress who has WON an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Names must match EXACTLY. Winners are highlighted in yellow and appear at the top of the year's nominees.

Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng *Claiming GR Author Ticket*

The actress is Celeste Holm, who won in 1947.

This Post: 25
Total: 295
Tasks Completed: 15
Books Read: 21
Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Books: 500+ (3), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Total Pages Read: 7136


message 1612: by Pamela (new)

Pamela (pamela3265) | 952 comments Pamela3265


5.7 Nidavellir, the Home of the Dwarves.

The Texan's Inherited Family by Noelle Marchand (Goodreads Author) - 288 pages


25.8 - Coralie's Task: Anzac Day

Option 1: The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty (Goodreads Author) - Born in Sydney, Australia

Option 4: Jesus the Christ by James E. Talmage - First published in 1918

804 Pages - Big Book


Points this post: 30
Total Points: 735
Goodreads Authors this post: 2
Total Goodreads Authors: 31
Big Book Tickets this post: 2
Total Big Book Tickets: 4
Big Books - 500+: 2
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+: 0


message 1613: by S.L. (last edited Apr 14, 2015 06:38AM) (new)

S.L. Berry Scooter&Siam
15.7.Pi Day: In honor of Pi Day (3/14), read a book that is number 3, 1, 4, 31, or 14 in a series.
NOTE: The book must be identified as a series on GR. The series information is in parentheses after the title - Book Title (Series #4).

Read Thirteen Million Dollar Pop -- third in series as shown on GRA.

Points:
This post: 15
Total: 70
GRA: 4
Big Books: 1
Tasks: 6


message 1614: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F

Task 5.7 Nidavellir, the Home of the Dwarves

100-360 pages

I read Die Again by Tess Gerritsen who is a GOODREADS AUTHOR!! 330pages

Points this post:5
Total points:60
Tasks completed:8
Books read:8
Goodreads Authors:4
Big Books:500+(1)750+(1)1000+(0)


message 1615: by Braegan (new)

Braegan (bcabernethy) | 19 comments BRAEGAN

Task# 20.3 - Cait S's Task: Thinly Veiled Marvel References

Option 5: If He Be Worthy: Read a new to you book that has been highly recommended to you or that you’ve heard a lot about and see if it was worth the hype!

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle

This was not a re-read for me!


POINTS:
This Post: 20
Total Points: 50
Books Read: 3
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]


message 1616: by Mhairi (new)

Mhairi | 348 comments 5.8 Niflheim, the Home of the Dead

Read a book by an author who uses a pseudonym.
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith
The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike, #1) by Robert Galbraith

Pseudonym of J.K. Rowling

Total points: 90
Tasks completed: 13
GR authors: 3
Big Books: 0


message 1617: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8953 comments Delicious Dee

15.7.Pi Day
A Second Chance - Jodi Taylor (GR Author) - #3 in the The Chronicles of St. Mary's

Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 375
Goodreads Authors: 25


message 1618: by Bluemoon (new)

Bluemoon (bluemoon286) | 1797 comments 15.3 - IS IT LIVE OR IS IT MEMOREX

ONE BOOK OPTION - Eye of the Needle originally published in 1978.







15.9 - BETTER PUT ON A HEAVY COAT


The Inner Circle which is set in Sweden.







TOTAL POINTS - 415


message 1619: by Donna Jo (new)

Donna Jo Atwood | 2412 comments 25.6 Morgan Faeriesfolly's Task--We're a cozy mystery:

1. The Family Business:

Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko Okayed in help thread #37

2. Defender of the Hawthorn:

Spirit Gate by Kate Elliott

Initials K and E are found in Valkyrie.


Today's total: 25
Grand Total: 755


message 1620: by Laura (new)

Laura (laurajay86) | 74 comments Laurajay

30.2 Dlmrose's task: Initial Impressions

Book one:
The Art of Fielding The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach
***Chad Harbach is a good reads author***
*** the Art of Fielding is a BB 512 pages***

Book two:
Case Histories Case Histories (Jackson Brodie, #1) by Kate Atkinson

Current post:
Points: 30
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 1

Total:
Total Points: 60
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+


message 1621: by Cait S (new)

Cait S | 738 comments Cait S

20.1- What's In A Name
Choose one of these options.

Option 4- Tyr (God of War)
Read a book from the first 10 pages of either of these shelving lists.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

This book is found on Page 2 of the Abandoned shelf.

Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 385
Goodreads Authors: 20
Big Book Tickets: 1
Total Tasks Completed: 22


message 1622: by Mary (new)

Mary | 575 comments Mary P

20.3 - Best Review - Cait S's Task: Thinly Veiled Marvel References
Option #3

Close to Home by Jeremy Asher
Approved for length: message # 4593

This book was new to me.

Points this post:20
Total points: 355


message 1623: by Lindy-Lane (new)

Lindy-Lane (moonbacklit) | 567 comments Lindy-Lane

task 25.3: ragnarok:

Book #1:

*author's initials found in ragnarok:

Kristen Ashley the book Rock Chick

**this is a GRA

Book #2:

* read book whose title has letters of the God name THOR in order. my book was pre-approved in the help thread for this task [mess #9 of that thread]:

Tough Customer by Sandra Brown T, H from the title word "tough" & O,R from the title word "customer"

**this is a GRA
claimig big book ticket @ 512 pages

Points this post: 25
Total points: 120
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books: 500+(3) 750+(0) 1000+(0)

Tasks Completed: 8


message 1624: by Jenifer (new)

Jenifer (jensamaha) | 355 comments Jenifer

Task 10.2 Blah, Blah, Blah Day

Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter
*418 pages*

Karin Slaughter is a GR Author

Task 15.7 Pie Day

Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
#3 in series

Lisa Kleypas is a GR Author

*I'm claiming 2 GR author tickets*

Post Total = 25 pts
Grand Total = 200 pts


message 1625: by Jasmiina (new)

Jasmiina F (slipperbunny) | 529 comments Jasmiina F



20.5 - Bigger is Better – ChrisEverest’s Task – Love and Not Quite Love:
Option 1- LOVE: Read a book by a single author (no co-authors or books by multiple contributors) whose last name (name in the last position) ends in –ER

Elämän tikapuilla by Anne Tyler.
This author is new to me.


Points this post: 20
Total Points: 170
GR Authors this post: 0
Total GR Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 1
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:


message 1626: by Jasmiina (new)

Jasmiina F (slipperbunny) | 529 comments Jasmiina F



10.6 - Older Americans Month:
Read a book written by an American author (by birth or residence) who is currently 50 years old or older OR who was 50 years old or older when they died.

The Julius House by Charlaine Harris.



Points this post: 10
Total Points: 180
GR Authors this post: 0
Total GR Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 1
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:


message 1627: by Melanie (new)

Melanie Greene (dakimel) | 816 comments Dakimel

5.9 Muspelheim, the Home of the Fire Giants and Demons
I read Crazy Rich Asians (Singapore setting)

10.7 - Typhoid Mary
I read The Pesthouse, which is on page 1 of the list (#48)

25.6 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: We're a Cozy Mystery
I read 2 books for option 3:
Acute Reactions (length approve message 4583) by Ruby Lang &
Hard to Come By by Laura Kaye

TALLY:
This post - 40 points
Total - 440


message 1628: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (laurenjberman) LAUREN JODI

15.8 Women in War

A Duty To The Dead** by Charles Todd*

*Goodreads Author

**Book confirmed in post #38 of the help thread
~~~~~~~~~~
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 215/1035
Total Books Read: 18
Tasks Completed: 16/59
Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 14
Big Books: 0


message 1629: by Camilla (new)

Camilla | 501 comments 20.4 – Author! Author! - Elizabeth P's Task: End of an Era
Option Two: Repetition
Petos peilistä katsoo

30.1 - Jonquil's Task: Straight on Till Morning
Neither book is a re-read for me.
Book 1: Tomorrow, When the War Began Tomorrow, When the War Began (Tomorrow, #1) by John Marsden
Book 2: Ambulance Girl: How I Saved Myself By Becoming an EMT by Jane Stern
*Jane Stern is a GR author, claiming one GRA ticket*
Previous career: food and travel writer
New career: emergency medical technician

30.6 Happy’s Task: Happy Equinox!
B: Me, Keisarinna
*600 pages, claiming one BB ticket*
D. Persuasion #48 on the list


Points this task: 80
Points total: 165/1035
GRA total: 6
BB total: 4
Tasks completed: 12/59
Books read: 15


message 1630: by Wendy UK (new)

 Wendy  UK (wendyuk) | 724 comments 20.9 - Hel Hath Fury


Option 2:
The last published book in the series:

MaddAddam by Margaret Atwood ***Goodreads Author***


Total points 185


message 1631: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (laurenjberman) LAUREN JODI

5.4 Midgard "Middle Earth", the Home of the Humans

Tree on the cover: One Bad Apple (Orchard, #1) by Sheila Connolly

One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly*

*Goodreads Author
~~~~~~~~~~
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 220/1035
Total Books Read: 19
Tasks Completed: 17/59
Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Books: 0


message 1632: by Cat (new)

Cat (cat_uk) | 3382 comments Catherine T

Task 25.8 - Anzac Day
I chose option 2 twice
Read a book with genre "war"

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Strange Meeting by Susan Hill

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Total points = 665


message 1633: by Shelley (new)

Shelley | 176 comments SHELLEY UT

5.8 Niflheim, the Home of the Dead

White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison

(also writes under the name Dawn Cook)

Kim Harrison is a goodreads author.

This is a big book.



Points this task: 5
Total points: 125
Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 15
Goodreads authors: 9
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1634: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (perletwo) | 1586 comments perletwo
10.6 - Older Americans Month -
Read a book written by an American author (by birth or residence) who is currently 50 years old or older OR who was 50 years old or older when they died. The book may have been published at any time during the author's lifetime.

Curtain Agatha Christie (1890-1976) was 86 at her death.

Points this task: 10
Total points: 300
Books read: 22
Tasks completed: 12


message 1635: by Kim (new)

Kim | 762 comments Kim O

15.10. Would I Lie to You? Read a book with LIE found intact in the title/subtitle or author's name.

Night by Elie Wiesel

Points this task: 15
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30.6 Happy’s Task: Happy Equinox!

A: Read a collection of short stories (essays, novellas, or a mixture are also acceptable) with Anthologies, Short Stories, or Essays as a main page genre.

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary

B: Read a book with at least 500 pages.

April 1865: The Month That Saved America

The book has 512 pages.

Points this task: 30
Big Books - 500+: 1
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Cumulative Totals



Big Books - 500+: 2
Goodreads authors: 5
Books read: 19


message 1636: by Cynthia (new)

Cynthia (cynthiabaxter) | 4 comments CYNBAXTER
Task # 5.6 Svartalfheim, the Home of the Dark Elves

Wolf Winter by Cecilia Ekbäck Wolf Winter by Cecilia Ekbäck*


Cecilia Ekbäck is a Goodreads Author.

Points this post: 05 points
Total points to date = 140 points

GRA this post: 1
Total GRA to date: 6
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 2


message 1637: by Morgan (last edited Apr 14, 2015 04:01PM) (new)

Morgan (faeriesfolly) | 923 comments MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY

25.6 Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: We're a Cozy Mystery

REQUIRED: Option Three :: Defender of the Hawthorne -- Author's initials in VALKYRIE (also found on the Speculative Fiction that Passes the Bechdel Test list for option two.)

Selection: Thorn -- Intisar Khanani

I read the Kindle edition, the PB has 237 pages.

Intisar Khanani is a **GRA**

AND

REQUIRED: Option One :: The family business - Read a book with 'Supernatural' in the main page genres.

(Genre verified: HERE msg 118 & 119.)

Selection: Revival -- Stephen King

I listened to the audiobook, the PB has 372 pages.

Stephen King is a **GRA**

[POINTS]
This Post: 25
Total Points: 385/1035
Books Read: 32
Completed Tasks: 26/59
Pages Read: 9987
Goodreads Authors: 18
Big Books: [500+: 2] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]

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message 1638: by Morgan (new)

Morgan (faeriesfolly) | 923 comments MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY

25.10 Sirena's Task: Ready for Their Close-up

REQUIRED: Option 3: Supporting Actress: For this task, read a book where the author shares their first name with an actress who has WON an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Mercedes McCambridge - 1949
Mercedes Ruehl - 1991

Selection: The Fairy Godmother (Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms #1) -- Mercedes Lackey

I read the kindle edition, the PB has 479 pages.

AND

REQUIRED: Option 4: Song: This year, Common and John Legend delivered a very powerful and moving performance of their song "Glory" from the movie "Selma." For this task, read a book by an author whose initials can be found in GLORY and/or SELMA.
Selection: Off to Be the Wizard (Magic 2.0 #1) -- Scott Meyer

(SelMa)

I listened to the audio, the PB has 372 pages.

Scott Meyer is a **GRA**

[POINTS]
This Post: 25
Total Points: 410/1035
Books Read: 34
Completed Tasks: 27/59
Pages Read: 10838
Goodreads Authors: 19
Big Books: [500+: 2] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]


message 1639: by Morgan (new)

Morgan (faeriesfolly) | 923 comments MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY

30.1 Jonquil's Task: Straight on Till Morning

REQUIRED: Read a book with a roller coaster, carousel or Ferris wheel on the cover.

Selection: Joyland by Stephen King
Joyland -- Stephen King

Stephen King is a **GRA**

AND

REQUIRED: Read a book in which the Main Character makes a major career change.

Lingerie Buyer ---> Bounty Hunter

Selection: Top Secret Twenty-one (Stephanie Plum #21) -- Janet Evanovich

I read the kindle edition, the MMPB 352 pages.

Janet Evanovich is a **GRA**

[POINTS]
This Post: 30
Total Points: 440/1035
Books Read: 36
Completed Tasks: 28/59
Pages Read: 11473
Goodreads Authors: 21
Big Books: [500+: 2] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]


Jayme(theghostreader) (jaymetheghostreader) | 3041 comments Jayme(the ghostreader)
30.5 You Either Like It or You Don't
Option 1 Pick your favorite genre-I picked cozy mystery
I read Double Fudge Brownie Murder by Joanne Fluke Cozy mystery is in the main page.
Joanne Fluke is a Goodreads author

Option 2: Read your least favorite genre-horror
I read Heart-Shaped Boxby Joe Hill
Horror is on the main page.

Books read:8
Tasks Completed: 7
Big Books: 0
GR Authors: 4: Ally Condie, Lisa Genova, Susan Cain, Joanne Fluke
Tasks Points: 30
Grand Total: 85/1050


message 1641: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (perletwo) | 1586 comments perletwo
****REPOST****

10.6 - Older Americans Month -
Read a book written by an American author (by birth or residence) who is currently 50 years old or older OR who was 50 years old or older when they died. The book may have been published at any time during the author's lifetime.

Murder is My Business Brett Halliday died at age 73.

Points this task: 10
Total points: 300
Books read: 22
Tasks completed: 12


message 1642: by Denise (last edited Apr 14, 2015 08:50PM) (new)

Denise | 471 comments 5.2 Vanaheim, the Home of the Vanir

Read a book with a nine letter word in the title or subtitle.

Intensive Care: A Doctor's Journey by Danielle Ofri

int/ens/ive

ebook approved post #4589

95 pages, using one 80-99 page book per challenge rule, 5 point task

Task total=5



15.7.Pi Day

In honor of Pi Day (3/14), read a book that is number 3, 1, 4, 31, or 14 in a series.

You by Caroline Kepnes

(You #1)

Task total=15
Post total=20
Grand total=150


message 1643: by Ann A (last edited Apr 14, 2015 09:26PM) (new)

Ann A (readerann) | 1091 comments 10.9 - Over the Rainbow
Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach
(initials in ROY G BIV)

20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - MegSCL's Task: Getting to Know Seasonal Reading Challengers
Option 3:
Murder in the Marais by Cara Black
My dog's name is Cara.

Points this post: 30
Total points: 130


message 1644: by Melissa (new)

Melissa (balletbookworm) | 915 comments Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM

30.4 - Sandy's Task: Spring Renewal for your Reading Ideas.
Book 1: Based on the Goodreads recommendation for the genre "Poetry" April 1, 2015, I chose to read Dark Sparkler by Amber Tamblyn by Amber Tamblyn.
Book 2: Based on the "Popular Books Among Friends" list, I read I Am Not a Slut Slut-Shaming in the Age of the Internet by Leora Tanenbaum by Leora Tanenbaum; on March 30, 2015, GR noted that one friend on the list had read it.

Previous point total: 215
New points this post: 30
Total points: 245

New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 14

GRA tickets this post: 0
Total GRA: 5
Big Books this post: 0
Total Big Books: 500+(0) 750+(0) 1000+(0)


message 1645: by Deedee (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 20.5 - ChrisEverest’s Task

Option 1- LOVE: Read a book by a single author whose last name ends in –ER

Doctor Who: The Krillitane Storm (Doctor Who: New Series Adventures #36) (2009) by Christopher Cooper (Hardcover, 242 pages)
Christopher Cooper is a new-to-me author.


245 + 20 = 265

Tasks Completed: 16
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 220 + 25 = 245
Books read: 23
Pages read: 6,903

Read but not claimed: 4
Goodreads Authors: 06

Big Books:
(0) 500+
(1) 750+
(0) 1,000+


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Stephanie | 400 comments Stephanie127

10.4: May the Fourth Be With You-- science fiction genre

Ready Player One

Points this post: 10
Total points: 20


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Deedee | 2344 comments Task 10.4 - May the Fourth Be With You
Read a book with the genre "science fiction" on its main page. The genre may stand alone or be embedded.

A Symphony of Echoes (The Chronicles of St. Mary's #2) (2013) by Jodi Taylor (Goodreads Author) (Kindle Edition, 336 pages)

Paperback edition: A Symphony of Echoes

**Jodi Taylor is a Goodreads Author.**


265 + 10 = 275

Tasks Completed: 17
Points for this post: 10
Points thus far: 265 + 10 = 275
Books read: 24
Pages read: 7,239

Read but not claimed: 4
Goodreads Authors: 07

Big Books:
(0) 500+
(1) 750+
(0) 1,000+


message 1648: by Ashley (new)

Ashley ASHLEY OZ

30.3 - Teri-k's Task: Your Own Personal Tardis

Option 3 1200-1699

The Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Pötzsch

Set in 1660

Option 4 1700-1899

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Written in 1850

POINTS
This Post: 30
Total Points: 345
Books Read: 27
Completed Tasks: 20


message 1649: by Ashley (new)

Ashley ASHLEY OZ

20.1 Most Improved Player- Julia103's Task: What's in a Name

Option 4: Read a book from the first 10 pages of either of these shelving lists Did Not Finish or Abandoned

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Shelf: Popular Did Not Finish Books
Page: 6

POINTS
This Post: 20
Total Points: 365
Books Read: 28
Completed Tasks: 21


message 1650: by Ashley (new)

Ashley ASHLEY OZ

5.7 Nidavellir, the Home of the Dwarves.
Read a book with 100-360 pages

Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge

5.10 Yggdrasil, the Giant Tree That Anchors the Worlds
Read a book of your choice

The Glass Arrow by Kristen Simmons


POINTS
This Post: 10
Total Points: 375
Books Read: 30
Completed Tasks: 22


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