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SPRING CHALLENGE 2015
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Cait S25.1- Auntie Tattin's Challenge
Book #1
Cop Hater by Ed McBain
Book #1 in a series written by a male author. Both the book and the author are new to me. First published in 1956. 160 pages long.
Book #2
Revel by Maurissa Guibord
This book is neither the first in a series nor is it the author's first work, written by a female author. Both the book and the author are new to me. It was first published in 2013. 352 pages long.
Both are new to me books
Published: 1956, 2013
Pages: 160 + 352= 512 total pages
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 430
Goodreads Authors: 20
Big Book Tickets: 1
Total Tasks Completed: 24
Laurajay30.4. - Sandy's Task: Spring Renewal for your Reading Ideas.
Book one:
Skeletons at the Feast
This was a recommendation from my "ATW Asia" shelf
***Chris Bohjalian is a GR author***
Book two:
Joyland
One friend has read this book and I found it on the list 15th Febuary 2015.
***Stephen King is a GR author***
Current post:
Points: 30
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 90
Total Goodreads Authors: 4
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+
5.1 Asgard, the Home of the Aesir (Book has !)
Everything Matters! by Ron Currie Jr.
Point this post 5
Total Points to date: 185
Amy N. 20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter- BellaGBear’s Task: Relive Childhood Feelings
Read a book found on this shelf list Child Narrator or on the listopias Adult Fiction with a Child Protagonist or Juvenile Narrators
Be careful, not every book on a list may work, and remember, no childrens genres.
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold 4/16/15 Child Narrator page 1
This Task: 20
Total points: 90
Books Read: 8
Goodreads Author: 5
Total Tasks Completed: 5
Big Ticket Books: 0
Jayme(the ghostreader)10.6 Older American's Month
Pilgrims: A Wobegon Romanceby Garrison Keillor
Author was born in 1942. He is currently 73 years old. Birth date can be found on his Goodreads author page.
Books read:9
Tasks Completed: 8
Big Books: 0
GR Authors: 4: Ally Condie, Lisa Genova, Susan Cain, Joanne Fluke
Tasks Points: 10
Grand Total: 95/1050
Kimber5.9 Muspelheim
Vampire Sun by JR Rain
*takes place in Corona, California
25.8 Anzac Day
Option 1: The Medium: An Emily Chambers Spirit Medium Novel by CJ Archer (goodreads author)
*CJ Archer's GR author page states she was born is Australia
Option 2: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (goodreads author)
25.9 "y"
Option 1:Any Witch Way You Can by Amanda M. Lee (goodreads author)
Option 3: American Gods by Neil Gaiman (goodreads author)
*On Real Man Books Listopia #515
Above tasks: 55 points
# tasks completed: 16
Goodreads author: 15
Total points: 265
20.4 – Author! Author! - Elizabeth P's Task: End of an EraOption Two: Repetition, Repetition, Repetition!. Read a book that has three words in the title, two of which must start with the same letter. Subtitles can be ignored.
About a Boy by Nick Hornby.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 115
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Tasks Completed: 7
Total Books Read: 7
30.6 Happy’s Task: Happy Equinox!A: In the Southern hemisphere, days will be getting shorter after the equinox. Read an collection of short stories (essays, novellas, or a mixture are also acceptable) with Anthologies, Short Stories, or Essays as a main page genre.
Hidden America: From Coal Miners to Cowboys, an Extraordinary Exploration of the Unseen People Who Make This Country Work by Jeanne Marie Laskas.
D. Read a book from this list of Feel Good Books. REQUIRED: State the ranking of the book you’ve chosen.
The Truth About Forever by Goodreads author Sarah Dessen is ranked #1 on that list of Feel Good Books.
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 145
Total Goodreads Authors: 3
Total Tasks Completed: 8
Total Books Read: 9
20.3 - Best Review - Cait S's Task: Thinly Veiled Marvel ReferencesOption 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!
I read
I'd heard that this was a very good book and it was! One of the best books I've read recently.
This is NOT a re-read
POINTS
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 155
GR Author:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
Tasks Completed: 8
GRA Total: 3
BB Total: 1
Ana15.4. Spring Reads
Option 2
by Gregg Rosenblum. Published 2013. Initials G and R.***GoodReads Author***
Points this Post 15
Total Points 220
Tasks Completed 12
Books Read 12
Total Pages 3828
GoodReads Authors 9
Big Book Tickets
Big Books-500+: 1
Catherine TTask 10.9 - Over the Rainbow
Read a book whose author initials can be found in ROYGBIV
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith
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Total points = 740
Erin NY10.2 Book with 400+ pages
The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead
* Richelle Mead is a goodreads author
20.5 Name ends in -ER and is new to me
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
The author is new to me.
25.9
- Op 1: Letter Y in title or subtitle
Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H. Lawrence
- Op 2: Book from peace list
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai
Total Points: 230
Tasks Completed: 12
Tasks in progress: 5
Books Read: 20
Pages Read: 7,516
Julia10325.1 - Catherine T's Task: Auntie Tattin's Challenge
Book 1: The Mangle Street Murders by M.R.C. Kasasian (male author), #1 in Gower Street Detective series, new to me, first published 2013, 329 pages
Book 2: A Sleeping Life by Ruth Rendell (female author), #10 in Inspector Wexford series, new to me, first published 1978, 192 pages
Both books and authors are new to me.
Total pages 329 + 192 = 521
Years first published: 2013, 1978
25.3 - Andy P's Task: Ragnarok
Book 1: Death Notes by Ruth Rendell (Initials RR are in RAGNAROK)
Book 2: Death of a Robber Baron
DeaTH Of a Robber Baron spells THOR.
Post total: 50 points
Challenge total points: 315
Total GRA: 6
Total BB tickets: 1
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM20.10 - Group Reads
I chose to read
by Susan Cain. I posted in the Group topic here.**Susan Cain is a Goodreads Author, I'd like to claim a GRA ticket**
Previous point total: 270
New points this post: 20
Total points: 290
New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 16
GRA tickets this post: 1
Total GRA: 6
Big Books this post: 0
Total Big Books: 500+(0) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Kim O30.5 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s Task: You Either Like it Or You Don’t
Book 1: Read a book that has your favorite genre on its main page.
Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker: A Novel -- favorite genre is Historical Fiction. The book has 350 pages.
Jennifer Chiaverini is a Goodreads author
Book 2: Read a book that has your least favorite genre on its main page.
The Complete Peanuts 1950-1952 Paperback Edition -- least favorite genre is Graphic Novels. The book has 360 pages.
Points this task: 30
Goodreads author ticket: 1
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Cumulative Totals
Big Books - 500+: 2
Goodreads authors: 6
Reader name: Marie-AnneTask 15.3: Live or Memorex?: Option 2 Year of the Unicorn by Andre Norton. This book satisfies both option A: There are 4 words in the title, and Option B: the book was first published in 1965.
Task 15.7: Pi Day: A Sheetcake Named Desire by Jacklyn Brady. The book is number 1 in the A Piece of Cake series.
Task 20.3: Marvel References Option 3 : Quilt as You Go by Arlene Sachitano. The book is number 3 in the Harriet Truman/Loose Threads series. The book is NOT a re-read for me.
Task 20.4: End of an Era Option 2 : Merry, Merry Ghost by Carolyn Hart. The repeated letter in the 3-word title is Merry, Merry Ghost. Carolyn Hart is a GoodReads author.
Task 30.5: Love It or Don't Love It:
Book 1: 50% Off Murder by Josie Belle. The book has my favorite genre mystery on the main page. Josie Belle is a GoodReads author. The book has 288 pages (> 250 minimum required).
Book 2: Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates. The book has my least favorite genre romance on the main page. The book has 323 pages (> 250 minimum required).
Totals this posting:
Total Points: 100
Books Read: 6
Tasks Completed: 5
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 0; 750+: 0;
Summary Totals:
Total Points: 100
Books Read: 6
Tasks Completed: 5
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 500+: ; 750+: 0;
FANDURY15.10. Would I Lie to You?
Read a book with LIE found intact in the title/subtitle or author's name.
A Man Lies Dreaming by Lavie Tidhar
The word LIE is in the title: a man LIEs dreaming
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 345
Books Read: 20
Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Books:500+(3)750+(1)1000+(0)
20.10 Group Read11/22/63 by Stephen King.
My discussion is #28 on the thread.
Today's post: 20
Grand Total: 835
10.6 Older Americans Month - author older than 50
by David Baldacci (GR author)Born Aug 5, 1960
20.2 Midwives - midwife in title
The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich (GR author)
25.2 Garden Quotes
Opt 2 - crime, mystery, thriller, suspense
The Lincoln Myth by Steve Berry (GR author)
Opt 3 - autobiography
I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced by Nujood Ali
25.3 Ragnarok
Bk 1 - authors initials in RAGNAROK
I Always Loved You by Robin Oliveira (RO)
Bk 2 - THOR, ODIN, LOKI,TYE, FREYE in title
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin (GR author)
THOR in title
30.1 Straight on til Morning
Bk 1 - ferris wheel, roller coaster, carousel on cover
by Joseph Wallace (GR author)Bk 2 - main character makes career change
by Dorothy GilmanWidow becomes CIA agent - approved in post
30.3 Personal Tardis
Opt 1 - Ancient World before 200 AD
by Kate Quinn (GR author)Opt 4 - 1700-1899
by Julia Quinn (GR author)Both approved in lists in post #2
30.4 Spring Renewal for Reading Plans
Bk 1 - Found on GR recommendations page
by Kady Cross (GR author)Fantasy shelf - found on 2/19/15
Bk 2 - List of popular books among my GR friends
by Graeme Simsion1 friend rated on 2/19/15
Total Pts/Post: 170
GR authors: 8 (David Baldacci, Roberta Rich, Steve Berry, Gabrielle Zevin, Joseph Wallace, Kate Quinn, Julia Quinn, Kady Cross)
Jonquil15.2. Aesir versus Vanir Gods Showdown
Book 1. AESIR in the title
Fairest
It's in the author's name, too, spooky. Marissa Meyer
Fairest
Marissa Meyer
Hardcover, 222 pages 4/18
Book 2. VANIR in the title
Henry Wood Detective Agency
Henry Wood Detective Agency
Brian D. Meeks (if only his initial was a "v" then he'd be spooky, too, so close...)
Paperback, 212 pages 4/19
I liked them equally; however, Vanir (4 stars) wins because Aesir (5 stars) was pure evil.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 965
Books posted: 77
Tasks complete: 57
Pages this post: 434
Total pages as of this post: 21851
Oma122950.1- Donna Jo's Task: 1-2-3-Go!
Option 1- Read a book with a one-word title. All words count including "a", "an", and "the". Ignore subtitles and series titles.
Toys by James Patterson
Claiming James Patterson as GR author
Option 2-Read a book that is number 2, 12, or 22 in a series. NOTE: The book must be identified as a book in a series on Goodreads. The series information is in parentheses after the title - Book Title (Series #4).
Rose Daughter by Robin McKinley
Option 3- Read a book written by an author with a letter that appears 3, and only 3, times in his/her name as it appears on Goodreads.
The Templar Legacy by Steve Berry
The triple letter is E
Claiming Steve Berry as GR author
Total Points-270/1060
Total Tasks Completed-19/60
Number of GR authors-(9)
Big Books-500 pages ();750 ()
10.8 - THE VIKINGS ARE COMINGThe Invention of Wings
I am moving this book from task 30.3.
20.2 - MIDWIVES HELP PEOPLE OUT
The Midwife's Tale which fits both options.
25.2 - GARDEN QUOTES
OPTION 1 -
OPTION 2 - Absolute Certainty
30.3 - YOUR OWN PERSONAL TARDIS
REPLACING A BOOK
OPTION 3 - 1200 - 1699 - Highland Destiny which is set in the 15th Century. Here is another link that includes the time period Highland Destiny.
OPTION 4 - 1700 - 1899 - REPLACING THE BOOK PREVIOUSLY CLAIMED - The Wrong Side of Happiness which is set in 1887.
TOTAL POINTS - 470
Oma122925.10 - Sirena's Task: Ready for Their Close-up
I chose Options 1 and 2
Option 1-For this task, read a book with a page count between 100 and 200 pages.
The Moon Is Down by John Steinbeck
Option 2-Read a work that was made into an Oscar-NOMINATED adapted screenplay.
The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
The film was nominated in 1999.
Total Points-295/1060
Total Tasks Completed-20/60
Number of GR authors-(9)
Big Books-500 pages ();750 ()
Mimi Michele20.3 Best Reviews
Option 3 This Book, I Like It—Another!
I read Bittersweet by Susan Witting Albert
It is the 23rd book in the China Bayles series
IT IS NOT A RE-READ.
Bittersweet
CURRENT POST
Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 265
Total Goodreads Authors: 9
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
By Peakles****** RE-POST of POST 1751 for Not Really for Kids Update ******
30.7 - Delicious Dee's Task - I Love My Library!
Book 1: To Catch a Bad Guy by Marie Astor.
Marie Astor was new to me in SRC Winter 2015.
She is shelved under ANG - BAK.
I found The Hiding Place by Trezza Azzopardi
Trezza Azzopardi is new to me.
Approved as Not Really for Kids in Message #55 of
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Book 2: Us by David Nicholls
David Nicholls was new to me in SRC Winter 2015.
He is shelved under MUR - OCN.
I found Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
Celeste Ng is new to me.
*** Celeste Ng is a GRA ***
Total Points: 140
Total GRA: 5
Total Big Book: 1
Nikki B10.9 Over the Rainbow:
Read a book written by an authoer whose initials can be found in "ROY G BIV"
Year of Wonders
Total Task Points: 10
Total Points to Date: 140
Total BB: 9
Total GR: 7
Nikki B10.10 The Odd Couple
Read a book that contains Neil, Simon, Oscar, or Felix in the title, subtitle, or author's name
Neverwhere
Written by Neil Gaiman, Neil is one of the words
Claiming one GR ticket for Neil Gaiman
Total Task Points: 10
Total Challenge Points: 150
Total BB: 9
Total GR: 8
Jonquil20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter- BellaGBear’s Task: Relive Childhood Feelings
"Juvenile Narrators in Books for Grown-Ups" page 1 #20
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...
A Painted House
John Grisham
Paperback, 465 pages 4/16
Points this post: 20
Total points: 985
Books posted: 78
Tasks complete: 58
Pages this post: 465
Total pages as of this post: 22316
Re-Post of Post 1804Reposting for Task 30.7
5.2 Alfheim
Jam on the Vine: A Novel by LaShonda Katrice Barnett Has a rating of 3.78
25.2 Schatzie's Garden
Option 2 - Nowhere To Run by C.J. Box Mystery is on main page and this is not a re-read
Option 4 - The Lost Boys Symphony by Mark Andrew Ferguson Science Fiction on main page and this is not a re-read
Mark Andrew Ferguson is a Goodreads Author
30.7 I Love My Library
Book 1: Steve Hamilton was a new author to me in the Winter Challenge
I read The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Shelved on GRE-IAF
Paula Hawkins is a new to me author.
Book 2: Roz Chast was a new author to me in the Winter Challenge
I read Land of Careful Shadows by Suzanne Chazin Shelved on CAN-CHD
Suzanne Chazin is a new to me author.
Paula Hawkins is a Goodreads Author
Suzanne Chazin is a Goodreads Author
Post Total: 60
Grand Total: 120
CMFRUIN5.3 Alfheim, the Home of the Light Elves
Read a book with a Goodreads rating at or above 3.50.
I read Fables, Vol. 7: Arabian Nights (and Days) by Bill Willingham and it had a 4.11 rating on 3/21/15.
[POINTS]
This Post: 5
Total Points: 60
Books Read: 6
Completed Tasks: 6
Goodreads Authors: 2
ANGIE CA10.4 - May the Fourth Be With You
Book: The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey
Notes: Science Fiction genre.
10.10 - The Odd Couple
Book: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
Notes: Simon in title.
15.9. Better Put on a Heavy Coat!
Book: Damselfly by Jennie Bates Bozic
Notes: Set in Denmark.
30.5 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s Task: You Either Like it Or You Don’t
Book 1: Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult
Notes: 1) Romance genre. 353 pages.
Book 2: The Tale of the Vampire Bride by Rhiannon Frater
Notes: 2) Horror genre. 404 pages.
This Post: 65
Points to Date: 625
NICOLE OH5.7 Nidavellir, the Home of the Dwarves
The Walking Dead, Book Ten (pages= 304)
15.10. Would I Lie to You?
Lies We Tell Ourselves LIE intact in the title
Robin Talley is a Goodreads author.
20.9 Moderator's Pet- Kait's Task: Hel Hath Fury
Option 1: The Walking Dead, Book Nine Zombies main page genre
POINTS
This Post: 40
Total Points: 465
Books Read: 34
Goodreads Authors: 23
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Victoria C.Task 25.2 Schatzie's Task: Garden Quotes
I chose Options 2 and 3 and neither of my books were rerads for me.
Option 2, genre of Mystery or Thriller
The Killer Next Door by Alex Marwood
Option 3, memoir or autobiography
True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa by Michael Finkel
Points this post: 25
Total points: 80
Goodreads Author tickets: 4
BARBARA ★5.5 Jotunheim, the Home of the Giants
Cruel Beauty - Rosamund Hodge (young adult) 4/19
Goodreads Author
10.10 - The Odd Couple
The Map of Time - Felix Palma (author named Felix) 4/18
Big Book: 613 pages
Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 325
Goodreads Authors: 23
Big Books - 500+: (3)
Big Books - 750+: (1)
Big Books - 1000+: (0)
325/1035 POINTS
Victoria C.20.2 Most Improved Player-Julia103's Task: What's in a Name
I chose Option 4: Tyr
From the https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/... (Popular Did Not Finish, page 2), I read
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell.
Rainbow Rowell is a Goodreads author.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 100
Total Goodreads author tickets: 5
Kathy G.20.4 – Author! Author! - Elizabeth P's Task: End of an Era
Option 3- Initials V.R. in word Volunteer
Insurgent by Veronica Roth
*** Claiming Goodreads author and big book at 525 pages long***
Total Points- 65
Total Tasks- 4
Goodreads Authors- 4
Big Books(500+)- 1
Victoria C.20.3 Best Review-CaitS's Task: Thinly Veiled Marvel References
I chose Option 2, Science and Magic
I read The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber.
I am claiming one Big Book ticket as the hardcover is 512 pages.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 120
Goodreads author tickets: 5
big Book tickets: 1
MEGSCL5.2 Vanaheim, the Home of the Vanir
Read a book with a nine letter word in the title or subtitle. The Book of Unknown Americans 9 letter word is Ame/ric/ans
** Cristina Henriquez is a GRA
5.10 Yggdrasil, the Giant Tree That Anchors the Worlds
Read a book of your choice. The Wife Drought
TOTAL TO DATE
Points: 220
Tasks: 19
Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Book Tickets: 11
Books: 20
Louise B10.1 Remarkable Women
Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution by Michelle Moran
Michelle Moran is a Goodreads Author
This book is found on the first page of the Remarkable Women in History list.
20.1 Most Improved Player - Julia103's Task: What's in a Name
I chose option 3: "thousand" in title
Night of a Thousand Stars
Deanna Raybourn is a Goodreads Author
20.6 Seasoned Reader: Diane Whitney's Task: I Spy Spring with the Letter B.
The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
Jennifer Donnelly is a Goodreads Author.
One big book ticket as this book is 675 pages.
Book has a blossom on the cover, is more than 300 pages, and includes 03/07/1965 in # of pages. This book/edition was approved in the help thread.
20.8 Nickels & Dimes: MegSCL's task
I chose option 3: pets/kids
Shakespeare Saved My Life: Ten Years in Solitary with the Bard by Laura Bates. I read the ebook; the paperback can be found here: Shakespeare Saved My Life: Ten Years in Solitary with the Bard.
My daughter's name is Laura, as is the author's.
Points this post: 70
Total points to date: 210
Tasks completed to date:13
GRA this post: 3
GRA to date: 8
BB (+500 pages) this post: 1
BB to date: 1
Dakimel15.1.Everything You Think is Right....or Wrong?
I already claimed this task, but am moving one of the titles to a different task (25.1, below), so this is the new way I'm claiming it:
Book 1 - 4*: The Rosie Effect
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Book 2 - 2*: Mermaids in Paradise
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
25.1 - Catherine T's Task: Auntie Tattin's Challenge
Book 1 - The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion is by a new-to-me author, book 1 in a series, first pub 2012, 295 pgs
Book 2 - The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla by Lauren Willig is new-to-me, book 11 in a series, first pub 2014, 496 pgs
30.5 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s Task: You Either Like it Or You Don’t
For book 1 my favorite genre is romance - I read The Selection
For book 2 my least favorite genre is horror - I read Mr. Mercedes
TALLY:
New points this post - 55
Total - 550
Janice CA20.4 – End of an Era
Option 2: Read a book that has three words in the title, two of which must start with the same letter.
A Hungry Heart by Gordon Parks
+20
total: 45
tasks: 3
books: 3
10.2 - Blah, Blah, Blah Day: Doctor Sleepby Stephen King
The edition I've read had 531 pages.
This book is 531 pages long. I claim 1 Big Book ticket.
Stephen King is a Goodreads Author
25.5 - Nikki's Task: A Viking Pillage:
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
The edition I've read had 560 pages, but all editions have over 500 pages. The item to be pillaged is the book.
This is a big book (560 pages). I claim 1 Big Book ticket.
Markus Zusak is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 35
Total: 35
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books (500+): 2
30.5 - You Either Like It or You Don'tBook 1. My favourite genre, contemporary , is on the main page:
The Marrying of Chani Kaufman by Eve Harris
Book 2. My least favourite genre, young adult , is on the main page:
The Covenant by Beverly Lewis
I read them on kindle, the paperback editions have more than 250
pages:
The Covenant
The Marrying of Chani Kaufman
Total points 215
Sandy's Task: Spring Renewal for your Reading IdeasBook 1: An Untamed State, recommended based on my Winter 2014 Seasonal Challenge shelf.
Claiming one Goodreads Author Ticket (Roxane Gay.)
Book 2: Station Eleven, read by 1 friend at date of 3.26.2015.
Claiming another Goodreads Author Ticket (Emily St John Mandel.)
Points this post: 30
Total points: 120
Tasks complete: 4
Books read: 8
GR Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets: 0
Delicious Dee20.1 Most Improved Player- Julia103's Task: What's in a Name
Option 2: Thor (god of thunder) - Alien Overnight - Robin L. Rotham (GR Author) - ROTHam
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 435
Goodreads Authors: 28
20.5 - Bigger is Better – ChrisEverest’s Task – Love and Not Quite LoveOption 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
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
This author is new to me.
This Post: 20
Total: 365
Tasks Completed: 18
Books Read: 25
Goodreads Authors: 18
Big Books: 500+ (4), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Total Pages Read: 8852
Jonquil50.1- Donna Jo's Task: 1-2-3-Go!
All three books just qualify at 250, 266, 286 pages
Book 1: One word title
Artscape: An Ike Schwartz Mystery
Frederick Ramsay
Paperback, 250 pages 4/19
Book 2: Mr. Softee (Devlin Haskell Mysteries #2)
Mr. Softee
Mike Faricy
Paperback, 286 pages 4/19
Book 3: dANA e. doNovAN
nnn aaa three and three
ooooo --these five are all mine since I am now finished for Spring
Eye of the Witch
Dana E. Donovan
Paperback, 266 pages 4/18
Points this post: 50
Total points: 1035
Books posted: 81
Tasks complete: 59
Pages this post: 802
Total pages as of this post: 23118
Nick KY10.1 Remarkable Women I read Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, #62 on the list (page 1).
10.6 Older Americans I read Private Contentment: A Play by Reynolds Price, 1933-2011.
10.10 The Odd Couple “Oscar” in the title – I read Oscar Wilde and the Vampire Murders: A Mystery by Gyles Brandreth.
Points This Post: 30
Total Points So Far: 460
Ana20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - MegSCL's Task: Getting to Know Seasonal Reading Challengers
Option 2
by Amy Harmon. I work part time in a grocery store and Fern one of the main characters works in a grocery store.***GoodReads Author***
***Big Book 502 pages***
Points this Post 20
Total Points 240
Tasks Completed 13
Books Read 13
Total Pages 4330
GoodReads Authors 10
Big Book Tickets
Big Books-500+: 2
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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The One (other topics)
How to Marry a Duke (other topics)
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I spy with my little eye, signs of Spring… Baseball, Bird, Birds nest, Blossom, Bunny, Bumbershoot (Umbrella), Bumble Bee.
Read a book that fulfils A AND B. Required: Include the Book Cover.
Remember to link to the book edition that you read
and if necessary the qualifying edition that indicates the page numbers to fulfil B.
Both editions have a Bunny on the cover
Goodreads Author: No
Big Book: No
Points this Task: 20
Books Read: 1
Tasks completed: 16
Total points: 340
Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Books: 0