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SPRING CHALLENGE 2015
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Spring 2015 Completed Tasks - DO NOT DELETE POSTS
Shiraloo**BOOK CHANGE**
I would like to move The Princess Bride by William Goldman PREVIOUSLY recorded as task 20.4 to task 20.1
20.1 - Julia103's Task: What's in a Name
The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure by William Goldman
REQUIRED: Option 4, on the Did Not Finish shelf, page 9 (as of 26 April 2015)
NEW 20.4 - Elizabeth P's Task: End of An Era
At Any Moment by Brenna Aubrey
REQUIRED: Option 1,
*Brenna Aubrey is a GRA*
CURRENT POST
Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 545
Total Goodreads Authors: 26
Total Big Book Tickets: 4
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+: 3
Bridget Sosua corrections to post 2040Order, GRA count, & forgot to state new to me books.
15.10 Would I Lie to You?
read a book with LIE found intact in the title/subtitle or author's name.
Love, Lies and Liquor
M.C. Beaton (Goodreads Author)
task points: 15
Goodreads Author Ticket 1
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25.2- Schatzie’s Task: Garden Quotes
2 book challenge, one book from each.
Both books were new to me.
OPT 1: flower or flowers on the cover.
Required: Include book cover when you post.
The Husband's Secret
Liane Moriarty (Goodreads Author)
OPT 2:main page genre of “Crime”, “Mystery”, “Suspense”, or Thriller”.
M.C. Beaton (Goodreads Author)Task points 25
Goodreads Author Tickets 2
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25.8 - Coralie's Task: Anzac Day
Read 2 books from the following options. You MAY do the same option twice.
Opt 1: author born in Australia or New Zealand.
The Rosie Project
The Rosie Project
Graeme SimsionGraeme C. Simsion is a New Zealand born Australian author ...
Task points 25
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Total points 65
Total Goodreads Author Ticket 3
DakimelREPOST 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 2013, 295 pgs
Book 2 - Midnight Pleasures by Eloisa James is new-to-me, #2 in series, first pub 2000, 464 pgs
TALLY:
This task - 25 points
Total - 625
Dakimel15.3. Is it Live or is it Memorex?
I read Travels With My Aunt for option 2 (approved in help thread message 17)
15.10. Would I Lie to You?
I read Bones Never Lie
25.5 - Nikki's Task: A Viking Pillage
I read The Mark of the Midnight Manzanilla by Lauren Willig, 496 pgs - Manzanilla flower
& Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater, 389 pgs - Lily flower
So many stolen flowers!
TALLY:
This post - 55 points
Total - 680
Kimber20.4 End of an Era
Option 2:
Ten Tiny Breaths by KA Tucker (goodreads author)
This task: 20 points
# tasks submitted: 19
GRA: 18
New total: 320
Andy P.Task # 10.4 - May the Fourth Be With You
Read a book with the genre "science fiction" on its main page
by Michael CrichtonScience fiction on main page (1367 users)
Points this post: 10
Total points: 530
Queenbee Darlene25.12 - Elizabeth B's Task: Independence Day
Option C: book published in March of any year:
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will To Lead by Sheryl Sandberg; published March 2013
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
& Option D; freedom or death in title or subtitle:
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb Naked in Death
CURRENT POST
Points: 25
CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 150
Goodreads Authors: 7
Shiraloo5.4 Midgard "Middle Earth", the Home of the Humans
Love in a Small Town by Zoe York
REQUIRED:
-- I promise there is a tree behind that giant chest!*Zoe York is a GRA*
15.3. Is it Live or is it Memorex?
A Contract With God by Will Eisner
REQUIRED: Option 2, 4 words in title, first published in 1978
15.9. Better Put on a Heavy Coat!
Snowfire by Dana James
REQUIRED: Book is 100% set in Iceland.
CURRENT POST
Points: 35
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 580
Total Goodreads Authors: 27
Total Big Book Tickets: 4
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+: 3
Nick KY50.1 Donna Jo’s 1-2-3-Go!
Book 1. 1 word title. I read Casanegra by Blair Underwood, Tananarive Due, and Stephen Barnes, 308 pages.
Book 2. Page count ends in 2. I read The Music of the Spheres by Elizabeth Redfern, 432 pages.
Book 3. 3 letters the same in author’s name. I read Some Do Not... by Ford Madox Fordwith 3 D’s and 3 O’s in author’s name, 426 pages.
Points This Post: 50
Total Points So Far: 570
Mod
25.6 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: We're a Cozy Mystery
Option 3 twice Valkyrie
initials EA The Light of the World by Elizabeth Alexander
initials KA Island of Wings by Karin Altenberg
30.3 - Teri-k's Task: Your Own Personal Tardis
Option 3 1200-1699, set in 1579 (GR description) Hue and Cry by Shirley Mckay
Option 4 1700-1899, set in 1815 (GR description) The Monsters of St. Helena by Brooks Hansen
30.5 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s Task: You Either Like it Or You Don’t
Book 1, favorite genre Travel: Peaks on the Horizon: Two Journeys in Tibet by Charlie Carroll, 368 pgs
Book 2, least favorite genre Chick Lit: All the Summer Girls by Meg Donohue, 264 pgs
total = 925
Catherine TTask 20.8 - Getting to Know Seasonal Reading Challengers
option 1: Where do you live?
I live in London, and Stray Souls is set in London
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total points = 810
NICOLE OH5.8 Niflheim, the Home of the Dead
Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler who also writes under the pseudonym Lemony Snicket (Author profile on Goodreads makes this evident).
Daniel Handler is a Goodreads author.
5.10 Yggdrasil, the Giant Tree That Anchors the Worlds
The Walking Dead, Book Eleven
20.2 Rookie at the Top - Maryn’s Task: Midwives Help People Out
Murder on Astor Place
Victoria Thompson is a Goodreads author.
20.4 – Author! Author! - Elizabeth P's Task: End of an Era
Option One:
(exactly two people on the cover)Leah Stewart is a Goodreads author.
POINTS
This Post: 50
Total Points: 545
Books Read: 40
Goodreads Authors: 27
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
JESSRS20.9 Moderator's Pet- Kait's Task: Hel Hath Fury
Option 2 - The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks
Current Post:
Points: 20
Goodread Authors: 0
Cumulative Total:
Total Points: 55
Total Goodreads Authors: 0
Mary P50.1- Donna Jo's Task: 1-2-3-Go!
Book 1: Sweetheart by Chelsea Cain
Book 2: Lover Eternal by J.R.Ward
Book 3: The Inheritance by Tamera Alexander
The letter E appears 3 times in the authors name.
Points this post: 50
Total points: 460
25.1 - Catherine's Task: Auntie Tattin's ChallengeBook One: in honour of Master T - As my nephew was the first of his generation, Read a book written by a man* that was either the debut published work by the author or the first in a series written by the author.
Snow Angels (Inspector Kari Vaara #1) by James Thompson, new-to-me, first published 2009, 264 pages.
Book Two: in honour of Miss T - Read a book written by a woman* that is NEITHER the debut published work by the author NOR the first book in a series.
Broken Harbor(Dublin Murder Squad #4) by Goodreads author Tana French , new to me, first published 2012, 450 pages.
Both books are new-to-me.
Years first published: 2009, 2012
Total pages = 264 + 450 = 714
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 190
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Total Tasks Completed: 10
Total Books Read: 12
MELANIE CTASK NAME: 15.10 Would I Lie to You
Death of a Cozy Writer by G.M. Malliet
Qualifier: LIE is intact in author's last name: MalLIEt
Claiming GRA for G.M. Malliet
Points this task: 15
Points Total: 190
Tasks Completed: 13
GR Author: 9
Big Books: 1
MEGSCL5.9 Muspelheim, the Home of the Fire Giants and Demons.
Read a book set (at least 50%) in a country found in the Ring of Fire: …Or In the US states- Alaska…
The Snow Child is set in Alaska
**Eowyn Ivey is a GRA
TOTAL TO DATE
Points: 230
Goodreads Authors: 11
Big Book Tickets: 11
Anne (Booklady)5.9 Muspelheim, the Home of the Fire Giants and Demons - set in Portland Oregon
The Night Season by *Chelsea Cain
*Chelsea Cain is a Goodreads Author*
10.4 - May the Fourth Be With You
"Science fiction" noted as main page genre in Help Thread: Post 2
Science Fiction Fantasy 57 users
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by *Neil Gaiman
AR Bookfinder - IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 8.0
*Neil Gaiman is a Goodreads Author*
15.1.Everything You Think is Right....or Wrong?
Book A: My Goodreads friend Barb rated 4 Stars
Murder Past Due by Miranda James
Book B: My Goodreads friend Dlmrose rated 2 Stars
Still Life by Louise Penny
(Both Friends were right)
Points in These Tasks: 30
Goodreads Authors in This Post: 2
Big Book Tickets in This Post: 0
Pages Read in This Post: 1201
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Totals:
Total Points: 175
Total Goodreads Authors: 9
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(2), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 13/60
Total Books Read: 15
Total Pages Read in Spring 2015 SRC: 6537
20.9 Moderator's Pet- Kait's Task: Hell Hath FuryOption 2 - Bittersweet by Susan Wittig Albert April 26
Susan Wittig Albert is a Goodreads Author
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 170
Total Tasks Completed: 8
Total Books Read: 11
Total Goodreads Authors: 5
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Pamela326525.6 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: We're a Cozy Mystery
I chose option 3 for both books.
Book #1: Hill Country Courtship by Laurie Kingery (Goodreads Author)
Book #2: A Dad for Her Twins by Lois Richer
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 790
Goodreads Authors this post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 34
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 4
Big Books - 500+: 2
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM25.3 - Andy P's Task: Ragnarok
Book 1:
I chose to read
by Neil Gaiman. The initials "N" and "G" are found in RAGNAROK.**Neil Gaiman is a Goodreads Author; I'd like to claim a GRA ticket**
Book 2:
I chose to read
by Romain Puértolas. The name "Odin" is found in "Extraordinary" - Extraordinary.Previous point total: 375
New points this post: 25
Total points: 400
New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 24
GRA tickets this post: 1
Total GRA: 8
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 1
25.3 - Andy P's Task: RagnarokBook 1, author's initials in RAGNAROK: The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott
Book 2, THOR in the book title: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
THe Girl On the TRain
Points this post: 25
Total points: 490
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM15.1 Everything You Think is Right....or Wrong?
Book 1:
I chose to read
by G. Willow Wilson. My friend Pam rated it 5 stars on 2/24/15.**G. Willow Wilson is a Goodreads Author; I'd like to claim a GRA ticket**
Book 2:
I chose to read
by Stephanie Laurens. My friend Lady Wesley rated it 1 star on 7/3/12.**Stephanie Laurens is a Goodreads Author; I'd like to claim a GRA ticket**
Previous point total: 400
New points this post: 15
Total points: 415
New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 25
GRA tickets this post: 2
Total GRA: 10
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 1
perletwo50.1- Donna Jo's Task: 1-2-3-Go! - Read 3 books, one from each option below -
1. Read a book with a one-word title. All words count including "a", "an", and "the". Ignore subtitles and series titles.
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time - approved on the help thread here
2. Read a book that
a) 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). OR b) has a page count ending in 2.
The September Society - approved on the help thread here
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. For example: Alexander McCall Smith has 3 L's, E.L. Doctorow has 3 O's. However Gail Anderson-Dargatz does NOT work because she has 4 A's with no other letters appearing exactly 3 times.
My Word is My Bond by Roger Moore (3 o's)
- approved on the help thread here and certified Not Really For Kids here.
Points this task: 50
Total points: 425
Books read: 30
Tasks completed: 18
Ana50.1- Donna Jo's Task: 1-2-3-Go!
1.
by Lauren Oliver.***GoodReads Author***
2.
by Lauren Oliver. #2 in Series***GoodReads Author***
3.
by Gregg Olsen. (3 G's)***GoodReads Author***
Points this Post 50
Total Points 290
Tasks Completed 14
Books Read 16
Total Pages 5335
GoodReads Authors 13
Big Book Tickets
Big Books-500+: 2
FANDURY15.7.Pi Day
Read a book that is number 3, 1, 4, 31, or 14 in a series.
Smiler's Fair by Rebecca Levene
This book is #1 in the The Hollow Gods series.
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 410
Books Read: 24
Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Books:500+(3)750+(1)1000+(0)
Catherine TTask 5.9 - Muspelheim
read a book set in a ring of fire country
The Kreutzer Sonata by Leo Tolstoy
set in Russia
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Total points = 815
50.1- Donna Jo's Task: 1-2-3-Go!1. Read a book with a one-word title.
Misdiagnosed: One Woman's Tour of -And Escape From- Healthcareland by Jody Berger
280 pages
2. Read a book that (b) has a page count ending in 2.
Object Lessons by Anna Quindlen 262 pages
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 Sacrifice by Joyce Carol Oates (Three O's) 320 pages
All three books approved in task help thread post #13.
Task total=50
Grand total=215
Elizabeth B25.1 - Catherine T's Task: Auntie Tattin's Challenge
Book k1: The Cold Dish by Craig Johnson (Walt Longmire series #1), book new-to-me, published at 2004, 400 pg
Book 2: Blood & Thunder by Charlie Cochet (Thirds#2), book new-to-me, published at 2014, 226 pg
Total page count: 626 pg
Points:25
Total:725
20.9 Moderator's Pet- Kait's Task: Hel Hath Fury I picked Option 3: Read a book where the main character(s) has a dog.Trusting Calvin: How a Dog Helped Heal a Holocaust Survivor's Heart by Sharon Peters
Total: 545
Jamie NYCTask #15.2. Aesir vs. Vanir Gods Showdown
Book #1: Read a book with the letters AESIR in the title
Regularly Scheduled Life by K.A. Mitchell
REgulArly Scheduled LIfe
AND
Book 2: Read a book with the letters VANIR in the title
Saving Alexander by Susan Mac Nicol
SAVINg AlexandeR
and I cast my vote for preferred book
Task #25.8 - Coralie's Task: Anzac Day
I chose Options 1 & 2
Option 1: Read a book written by an author born in Australia
Red Dirt Heart 4 by N.R. Walker
The author's profile indicates she was born in Australia.
Option 2: Read a book with the genre 'war' on the main page
The Auspicious Troubles of Chance by Charlie Cochet
Verified as War standalone by Sandy here in Msg 139. My request was Msg 137
The ebook is listed as verified in Line 1811 of the ebook verification doc
Task #30.2 Dlmrose's task: Initial Impressions
Book 1: Read a book written by a single author who uses at least 2 names
Make Me Whole by Marguerite Labbe
Marguerite Labbe = Initials M.L.
Book 2: Using the initials from the author of Book 1, read a book where the title (excluding subtitle) is comprised of words beginning with the letters of the author's initials
Mariner's Luck by Kirby Crow
Mariner's Luck = Title Letters M.L.
Current
Points this post: 70
Books: 6
Tasks: 3
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Cumulative
Total Points: 475
Books: 42
Tasks: 32
15.2. Aesir vs. Vanir Gods Showdown Book 1. Read a book with the letters AESIR in the title/subtitle of the book.
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven *Claiming GR Author Ticket*
Book 2. Read a book with the letters VANIR in the title/subtitle of the book.
The Carnival at Bray by Jessie Ann Foley *Claiming GR Author Ticket*
Vanir was better!
This Post: 15
Total: 385
Tasks Completed: 20
Books Read: 28
Goodreads Authors: 21
Big Books: 500+ (4), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Total Pages Read: 9869
ColetteG25.4 Schatizie's Task: Garden Quotes
Option One: Book with flower on the cover
Option two: Mystery Thriller Crime
25 points for task
5.4 Midgard "Middle Earth", the home of humansRead a book with a tree on the cover
The top part is a bit hard to tell if you have not read the book. It is Trees. The main part of the story takes place with 5 children in the woods behind their homes and a murder.
5points for task
Laura Lippman GRA
5.7 Nidavellir, the Home of the Dwarves. More Starlight to Your Heart: Volume 1 by Hiro Matsuba - 174 pgs
5.8 Niflheim, the Home of the Dead
Death of a Prankster by M.C. Beaton
M.C. Beaton publishes under multiple names: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
M.C. Beaton is a Goodreads author.
10.9 - Over the Rainbow
Saga, Vol. 3 by Brian K. Vaughan - ROY G BIV - “middle initials may be ignored”
15.1.Everything You Think is Right....or Wrong?
Book 1 – Read a book that a GR friend has rated 4 or 5 stars
Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett
Skip rated 4 stars:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Book 2 – Read a book that a GR friend has rated 1 or 2 stars.
Dogs and Goddesses by Jennifer Crusie, Anne Stuart, Lani Diane Rich
Sarrah rated 2 stars:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
15.7.Pi Day
Y: The Last Man, Vol. 1: Unmanned by Brian K. Vaughan - #1 in series
25.4 - Hina's Task: Evolution of Mythology to Fairy Tales and to Disney's Animated Movies.
Option 1: Disney Animated Movies
Light My Fire by G.A. Aiken - per word “Fire” in Disney Movie “Planes: Fire Rescue”
Option 3: Lightheartedness
Yes Please by Amy Poehler - per genre Humor
25.8 - Coralie's Task: Anzac Day
Option 1: WHO?
The Perfect Rake by Anne Gracie - author is Australian: http://www.annegracie.com/anne/bio.htm
Previously used this book for Task 20.6 - switching to this one
Anne Gracie is a Goodreads author.
Option 2: WHAT?
Killing Time by Cindy Gerard - per genre “War”
25.12 - Elizabeth B's Task: Independence Day
Option B: read a book with the number of pages consisting of digits found in 1821
Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery by Kurtis J. Wiebe & Roc Upchurch - 128 pgs
Kurtis J. Wiebe is a Goodreads author.
Option D: freedom, or, death
Death of a Scriptwriter by M.C. Beaton - per word “Death”
M.C. Beaton is a Goodreads author.
Points this post: 125
Grand Total: 410
Goodreads Authors: 17
ColetteGtask 20.1 Group Reads
Leadership
I posted to the discussion page on 4/27
This is a reread for me. I found it to be fascinating the first time and wanted to read again over the other two choices. I don't know that my dates are correct in my books read. But I read last week from Monday May 19th and finished late last night this morning Monday May 27th.
Susan Cain GRA
Devon20.3 - Best Review - Cait S's Task: Thinly Veiled Marvel References
Option Five: 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 So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson. This is not a reread for me.
Jayme VA5.2 Vanaheim, the Home of the Vanir
The Enchanted by Rene Denfeld, goodreads author.
Enchanted has 9 letters.
20.5 - Bigger is Better – ChrisEverest’s Task – Love and Not Quite Love
Option 1- LOVE: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater, goodreads author.
Stiefvater ends in -er. This author is new to me this season.
30.7 - Delicious Dee's Task - I Love My Library!
Book 1: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater, goodreads author.
The author I chose from last season was Eva Stachniak. Stiefvater would be shelved as STA-STN. Shiver is a work of fiction. Stachniak was new to me last season and Stiefvater is new to me this season.
Book 2: The Pearl that Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi, goodreads author.
The author I chose from last season was Paula Hawkins. Hashimi would be shelved as GRE-IAF. Pearl... is a work of fiction. Hawkins was new to me last season and Hashimi is new to me this season.
Points this post: 55
Total points: 255
GR Authors: 13
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)
10.2 - Blah, Blah, Blah DayRead a book of over 400 pages.
The Autograph Man by Zadie Smith
The edition I read has 432 pages.
Points to date: 110
Tasks completed: 16
GR authors: 3
Big Book tickets: 1
Lulu5.3. Alfheim, the Home of the Light Elves
Elements of Fiction Writing - Beginnings, Middles & Ends by Nancy Kress
This book has the rating of 3.89, higher than the 3.5 rating minimum.
**Nancy Kress is a Goodreads Author**
20.3. Thinly Veiled Marvel References
Option #2: Science & Magic
White is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi
This book has "magical realism" as a main page genre.
25.7. Awards Season
I have chosen to do Option A twice, as the task allows.
Option A: Tournament of Books Rooster Long-list
Wolf in White Van by John Darnielle
Position #24 on the listopia list
Option A: Tournament of Books Rooster Long-list
The Children Act by Ian McEwan
Position #30 on the listopia list
Points this post: 50
Total points: 155
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 11
Goodreads authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
15.7 - PI DAYMissing which is the first in the Secrets to Crittenden County Series.
15.10 - WOULD I LIE TO YOU
Charlie All Night - charLIE.
50.1 - 1-2-3-GO
BOOK 1 - Hopeful - 256 Pages
BOOK 2 - New Year's Eve Murder - #12 in the Lucy Stone series - 304 pages
BOOK 3 - Threats by Amelia Gray which has 3 A's - 278 pages
TOTAL POINTS - 610
Catherine TTask 20.6 - I Spy Spring with the letter B
read a book with a brolly (aka bumbershoot. who knew?!) on the cover and page count using integers from 03/07/1965
by Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Krauspage count: 306
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total points = 835
CYNBAXTERTask # 50.1 - Donna Jo's Task: 1-2-3-Go!
Book 1: Horns by Joe Hill
Book 2, Option B: An Exclusive Love: A Memoir by Johanna Adorján – 192 pages
Book 3: So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson (Triple letters = O, N)
Points this post: 50 points
Total points to date = 215 points
CYNBAXTERTask # 10.2 – Blah, Blah, Blah Day
Grave Mercy by Robin LeFevers
Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin #1) is a Big Book (560 pages). Claiming 1 BB ticket.
Points this post: 10 points
Total points to date = 225 points
GRA this post: 0
Total GRA to date: 7
BB tickets this post: 1
Total BB tickets to date: 4
50.1- Donna Jo's Task: 1-2-3-Go!Book 1 (one word title): Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
Book 2 (page count ends in 2): The Bees by Laline Paull - 352 pages
Book 3 (author with a letter appearing 3 times): A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra - the letter A appears 3 times
Laline Paull and Anthony Marra are both GOODREADS AUTHORS.
Points this post: 50
Total Points: 275
GR Authors: 6
Big Book Tickets: 1 (500+)
Total tasks completed: 12
Total books read: 17
CYNBAXTERTask # 5.10 Yggdrasil, the Giant Tree That Anchors the Worlds
Suddenly In the Depths of the Forest by Amos Oz
Points this post: 05 points
Total points to date = 230 points
GRA this post: 1
Total GRA to date: 7
BB tickets this post: 1
Total BB tickets to date: 4
Margaret L (re-post)20.3: Thinly Veiled Marvel References
Option 3: This Book, I Like It - Another!
Skin Game by Jim Butcher
Dresden Files, #15
This is not a re-read.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 180
Total Tasks Completed: 8
Pamela326510.2 - Blah, Blah, Blah Day
Queste by Angie Sage - 596 pages - BIG BOOK
Queste
Sage, Angie
AR Quiz No. 124181 EN Fiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 18.0
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 800
Goodreads Authors this post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 34
Big Book Tickets this post: 1
Total Big Book Tickets: 5
Big Books - 500+: 3
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+: 0
MEGSCL20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter- BellaGBear’s Task: Relive Childhood Feelings
The Girl with All the Gifts is number 35 (p1) on the Adult Fiction With Child Protagonist listopia
**MR Carey is a GRA
20.10 - Group Reads
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
post 34 in the discussion.
**John Green is a GRA
TOTAL TO DATE
Points: 270
Goodreads Authors: 13
Big Book Tickets: 11
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20.4 – Author! Author! - Elizabeth P's Task: End of an Era
OPTION 1: Read a book with exactly two people on the cover.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 225
GR Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets: 1 (500+)
Total tasks completed: 11
Total books read: 14