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message 2201: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (perletwo) | 1586 comments perletwo

5.6 Svartalfheim, the Home of the Dark Elves -
Read a book with a wolf on the cover OR read a book with "wolf" in the title or subtitle . Plurals, possessives and variations or compound words that preserve the meaning of "wolf" may be used.

Touch A Dark Wolf (Shadowmen #1) by Jennifer St. Giles Touch A Dark Wolf

Points this task: 5
Total points: 450
Books read: 32
Tasks completed: 20


message 2202: by Marscha (new)

Marscha (mysterymb) | 429 comments 30.6 - Happy’s Task: Happy Equinox!

Option A: Dead But Not Forgotten: Stories from the World of Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris

Option B: The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness

*** 576 pages, claiming a big book ticket ***
*** Deborah Harkness is a Goodreads Author ***

Total points: 80
Total GRA: 3
Total big book tickets: 1


message 2203: by Margaret (new)

Margaret Curran Ligeras | 54 comments Margaret L

20.1: What's in a Name

Option 4: Tyr
Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell

I found Cloud Atlas on the "Did not finish" shelf on page 1, today 5/3/15.

Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 200
Total Tasks Completed: 9


message 2204: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1160 comments Elizabeth B

25.4 - Hina's Task: Evolution of Mythology to Fairy Tales and to Disney's Animated Movies

Option 3: humor/funny Before Jamaica Lane

Option 4: shoes with high heels After the Rain by Karen White

P:25
Total:805


message 2205: by Nick (last edited May 03, 2015 11:49AM) (new)

Nick (doily) | 3392 comments Nick KY

5.6 Svartalfheim, the Home of the Dark Elves.
I read Legend of the White Wolf by Terry Spear. Wolf in title and on the cover: Legend of the White Wolf (Heart of the Wolf, #4) by Terry Spear

20.8 Meg SCL’s task Option 1: Where Do You Live? I read a book set in the state I live in (KY): Ghosts of Old Louisville: True Tales of Hauntings in America's Largest Victorian Neighbo Rhood by David Domine.

25.7 Dakimel’s Award Season
I opted for Option B twice:
I read Yes Please by Amy Poehler, a nominee for Autobiography.
I read A Spy Among Friends: Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal by Ben Macintyre, a nominee for History.

30.7 Delicious Dee’s Library

Book 1. Last season I read No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden by new-to-me author Mark Owen.
For this task, from section OCO-PAQ
I read White is for WitchingWhite Is for Witching by new to me author Helen Oyeyemi.

Book 2. Last season I read Vex, Hex, Smash, Smooch: Let Verbs Power Your Writing by new-to-me author Constance Hale.
For this task, from section GRE-IAF
I read The Girl on the Train The Girl on the Train by new-to-me author Paula Hawkins.


Points This Post: 80
Total Points so Far: 700


message 2206: by Cait S (new)

Cait S | 738 comments Cait S

25.4- Evolution of Mythology to Fairy Tales and to Disney's Animated Movies

Book #1- Option 1: Disney Animated Movies
Read a book with a title that contains a word of at least three letters that appears in a movie title from the List of Animated Disney Movies.

I Was a Teenage Fairy by Francesca Lia Block **Francesca Lia Block is a Goodreads Author**

The matching word is "fairy" from the Disney movie The Pirate Fairy.

Book #2- Option 3: Lightheartedness
Read a book that has "humor" or "funny" in the main page genre list.

A Dog's Journey by W. Bruce Cameron **W. Bruce Cameron is a Goodreads Author**

This book was verified here.

Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 560
Goodreads Authors: 28
Big Book Tickets: 1
Total Tasks Completed: 33


message 2207: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 10.3 - Earth Day

Read a non-fiction book with the genre "environment" on its main page.
H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald by Helen Macdonald
Environment on main page (64 users)

Points this post: 10
Total points: 610


message 2208: by Fandury (new)

Fandury | 957 comments FANDURY

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

For this task you will read TWO BOOKS by TWO AUTHORS WHO ARE NEW TO YOU


CLA – CON

Last Season I read Fortune Like the Moon by then new to me author Alys Clare

This season I read The Titanic Murders by new to me author Max Allan Collins

Max Allan Collins is a Goodreads Author!


LOG – MCC

Last Season I read Hot Lead, Cold Iron by then new to me author Ari Marmell

This season I read Bird Box by new to me author Josh Malerman


Points this post: 30
Total Points: 440
Books Read: 26
Goodreads Authors: 13
Big Books:500+(3)750+(1)1000+(0)


message 2209: by Julia (new)

Julia (julia103) | 2719 comments Julia103

I would like to move A Poisoned Season from Task 30.3 to Task 50.1.

30.3 - Teri-k's Task: Your Own Personal Tardis (repost with new book)
Option 1: As a Driven Leaf
Option 4: Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule by Jennifer Chiaverini set during U.S. Civil War

Jennifer Chiaverini is a Goodreads Author.

50.1- Donna Jo's Task: 1-2-3-Go!
Book 1: Arabella (one word title)
Book 2: A Poisoned Season (book #2 in Lady Emily series)
Book 3: The House Between the Worlds by Marion Zimmer Bradley.
The letter M appears three times in the author's name.

Post totals: 50 points, 1 GRA
Challenge total points: 435
Total GRA: 8
Total BB tickets: 1


message 2210: by Morgan (new)

Morgan (faeriesfolly) | 923 comments MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY

10.4 May the Fourth Be With You

REQUIRED: Read a book with the genre "science fiction" on its main page.

Selection: Uninvited (Uninvited #1) -- Sophie Jordan

I read the kindle edition, the PB has 400 pages.

Sophie Jordan is a **GRA**

[POINTS]
This Post: 10
Total Points: 565/1035
Books Read: 46
Completed Tasks: 37/59
Pages Read: 15340
Goodreads Authors: 30
Big Books: [500+: 3] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]


message 2211: by Morgan (new)

Morgan (faeriesfolly) | 923 comments MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY

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

REQUIRED: Option 4: The letters in TYR also spell TRY. Read a book from the first 10 pages of either of these shelving lists Did Not Finish or Abandoned.

(Found on page 7 of Did Not Finish shelf)

Selection: Obsidian (Lux #1) -- Jennifer L. Armentrout

Jennifer L. Armentrout is a **GRA**

[POINTS]
This Post: 20
Total Points: 585/1035
Books Read: 47
Completed Tasks: 38/59
Pages Read: 15675
Goodreads Authors: 31
Big Books: [500+: 3] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]


message 2212: by S.L. (new)

S.L. Berry Scooter&Siam
5.7 Nidavellir, the Home of the Dwarves. Read a book with 100-360 pages (at least 100, but not over 360 pages)

Read China - The Surprising Country by Myra Roper - book is listed at 292 pages on GR.

Points: 5
Total: 85
GRA: 4
Big Books:1
Tasks: 8



message 2213: by Denise (new)

Denise | 471 comments 25.12 - Elizabeth B's Task: Independence Day

I chose Option B and Option D.

Option B: read a book with the number of pages consisting of digits found in 1821.

Wrinkles by Charles Simmons 181 pages


Option D: read a book with one of these three words: freedom, or, death in the title or subtitle.

Chasing Daylight: How My Forthcoming Death Transformed by Life by Eugene O'Kelly

Death in subtitle


Task total=25
Grand total=285


message 2214: by Sandi (new)

Sandi Barnes | 549 comments Sandi
Completed Tasks

15.1.Everything You Think is Right....or Wrong?

Book #1 - Book a Goodreads friend rated four or five stars. Sandy rated 4 stars -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Messenger

AR Bookfinder info: IL: MG+ - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 5.0

Book #2 - Book a Goodreads friend rated one or two stars. Sandy rated 1 star -- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Kindle edition I read: Pretty Little Liars
Post popular paperback: Pretty Little Liars

Currently does not have a children/kids main page genre but AR Bookinder info is IL: UG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 9.0

20.10 - Group Reads

Chose to read the Alternate History Group Read and posted in the discussion thread at post #30 -- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Kindle edition I read: 11/22/63
Mass Market paperback: 22/11/63


***Summary***

Previous Points Earned: 115
Points Earned this Post: 35
Total Points To Date: 150


message 2215: by Angie (new)

Angie (pinkindle) | 587 comments ANGIE CA


10.7 - Typhoid Mary
Book: After The Ending by Lindsey Fairleigh
Notes: Page 1 (#62) on 5/3/15.

15.1.Everything You Think is Right....or Wrong?
Book 1: From a Distant Star by Karen McQuestion
Notes: My friend Ashley gave it 4★.

Book 2: Semi-Charmed Life by Nora Zelevansky
Notes: My friend Giselle gave it 1★.

25.1 - Catherine T's Task: Auntie Tattin's Challenge
Book 1: Every Day by David Levithan
Notes: Written by a man. First in a series. Published in 2012. 322 pages. This book was new to me.

Book 2: Betwixt by Tara Bray Smith
Notes: Written by a woman. Not her debut or a first in series. Published in 2007 (5 year difference). 496 pages (174 page difference). This book was new to me.


This Post: 50
Points to Date: 775


message 2216: by Mary (new)

Mary | 575 comments Mary P

20.9 Moderator's Pet- Kait's Task: Hel Hath Fury

Option 2: Dark Instincts by Suzanne Wright. This is the the latest release in the series.

Points this post: 20
Total points: 510


message 2217: by Morgan (new)

Morgan (faeriesfolly) | 923 comments MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY

25.8 Coralie's Task: Anzac Day

REQUIRED: Option 2: Read a book with the genre 'war' on the main page.

Genre Verified

Selection: Prodigy (Legend #2) -- Marie Lu

I listened to the audiobook, the PB has 356 pages.

Marie Lu is a **GRA**

AND

REQUIRED: Option 2: Read a book with the genre 'war' on the main page.

Genre Verified

Selection: The Book Thief -- Markus Zusak

I listened to the audiobook, the has 544 pages.

At 544 pages, this is good for one **Big Book Ticket**

Markus Zusak is a **GRA**

[POINTS]
This Post: 25
Total Points: 610/1035
Books Read: 49
Completed Tasks: 39/59
Pages Read: 16575
Goodreads Authors: 33
Big Books: [500+: 4] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]


message 2218: by Shawn (new)

Shawn | 297 comments Shawn H.

5.3 Alfheim, the Home of the Light Elves

The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro

***Rating of 3.53 which is > 3.5***




5.7 Nidavellir, the Home of the Dwarves.

I Don't Care if We Never Get Back: 30 Games in 30 Days on the Best Worst Baseball Road Trip Ever by Ben Blatt

***342 pages falls between 100-360




10.2 - Blah, Blah, Blah Day

One Nation, Under Gods: A New American History by Peter Manseau


***416 pages is > 400 pages***




25.2 - Schatzie’s Task: Garden Quotes

OPTION 2: "Crime"
Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town by Jon Krakauer

**20 users list this book as Crime>True Crime (2nd Genre)

OPTION 4: "Science Fiction"
Homeland by R.A. Salvatore

****5th Genre listed is Science Fiction Fantasy****



Points this Post: 45
Total Points: 70
GR Authors: 0
Big Ticket Books: 0


message 2219: by Melanie (new)

Melanie (ladybugh) | 286 comments MELANIE C

TASK NAME: 25.9 Nick KY’s Task: “Y”

Book 1: Option 1. Read a book with the letter “Y” somewhere in the title or subtitle.
Moriarty by Anthony Horowitz

Qualifier: Y in Moriarty

Book 2: Option 3 - read Fire Season

Fire Season: Field Notes from a Wilderness Lookout by Philip Connors

Claiming GRA for Anthony Horowitz

Points this task: 25
Points Total: 245
Tasks Completed: 15
GR Author: 12
Big Books: 1


message 2220: by Melanie (new)

Melanie (ladybugh) | 286 comments MELANIE C

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

Option 4: The letters in TYR also spell TRY. Read a book from the first 10 pages of either of these shelving lists Did Not Finish or Abandoned.

Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige

Qualifier: List on the "Popular Did not finish" list on page 4

Claiming GRA for Danielle Paige

Points this task: 20
Points Total: 265
Tasks Completed: 16
GR Author: 13
Big Books: 1


message 2221: by Cynthia (new)

Cynthia (cynthiabaxter) | 4 comments CYNBAXTER
25.2 - Schatzie’s Task: Garden Quotes

BOOK 1 - OPTION 3 (Autobiography or Memoir): Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography by Laura Ingalls Wilder – this is not a re-read for me

BOOK 2 - OPTION 4 (Science Fiction): Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel* - this is not a re-read for me

Emily St. John Mandel is a GR Author

Points this post: 25 points
Total points to date = 250 points

GRA this post: 1
Total GRA to date: 8
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 4


message 2222: by Deedee (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 20.6 I Spy Spring with the letter B

Read a book that fulfills A and B.

A. Object on cover: A Bird (actually several birds; look above Neil Gaiman’s name on the cover)
Trigger Warning Short Fictions and Disturbances by Neil Gaiman

AND

B. Books must be a Minimum of 300 pages and MUST include only numbers from the following number sequence, my birthday 03/07/1965. (ex. 301, 379, 500 pages)

310 pages

Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances (2015) by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 310 pages)

**Neil Gaiman is a Goodreads Author.**


375 + 20 = 395

Tasks Completed: 22
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 375 + 20 = 395
Books read: 33
Pages read: 9,884

Read but not claimed: 5
Goodreads Authors: 10

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


message 2223: by Melanie (new)

Melanie Greene (dakimel) | 816 comments Dakimel

5.6 Svartalfheim, the Home of the Dark Elves.
I read Shiver

10.4 - May the Fourth Be With You
I read The One

TALLY:
This post - 15 points
Total - 785


message 2224: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2632 comments 25.1 - Catherine T's Task: Auntie Tattin's Challenge


Both books are new to me.
Years first published: 1999, 2005
Total pages: 213 + 482 = 695

Book 1, debut work by a male author: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, published in 1999, 213 pages

Book 2, neither a debut work nor 1st in a series by a female author: The Ship Of Brides by Jojo Moyes, published in 2005, paperback edition 482 pages The Ship of Brides

Points this post: 25
Total points: 565


message 2225: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (perletwo) | 1586 comments perletwo

20.6 Seasoned Reader: Diane Whitney's Task: I Spy Spring with the letter B -
Read a book that fulfills A AND B.

A. Using the list above, AT LEAST ONE of the objects must appear on the cover. For example, a cover may have two umbrellas, several blossoms or contain both a blossom and a bumble bee. AND B. Books must be a Minimum of 300 pages and MUST include only numbers from the following number sequence, my birthday 03/07/1965. (ex. 301, 379, 500 pages) Numbers may only be used as many times as they occur.


Maisie Dobbs (Maisie Dobbs, #1) by Jacqueline Winspear Maisie Dobbs - Two umbrellas. I read the kindle version, but the paperback edition linked to is 309 pages. (For that matter, the kindle edition page lists it as 305 pages.)

Points this task: 20
Total points: 470
Books read: 33
Tasks completed: 21


message 2226: by Camilla (last edited May 04, 2015 03:59AM) (new)

Camilla | 501 comments 10.9 - Over the Rainbow
Halki ikiyön by Veronica Rossi initials V R
*Veronica Rossi is a GR author, claiming one GRA ticket*

15.2. Aesir vs. Vanir Gods Showdown
Book 1. I listened to an audio CD The Risk of Darkness
No MMP available, link to paperback The Risk of Darkness
Book 2. Väärät valinnat

Points this post: 25
Points total: 235/1035
GRA total: 8
BB total: 5
Tasks completed: 18/59
Books read: 22


message 2227: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (laurenjberman) LAUREN JODI

15.2. Aesir Vs. Vanir Gods Showdown

Book #1: AESIR
In The Warrior's Bed by Mary Wine
In The WARrior'S BEd

Book #2: VANIR
Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones*
SIxth GRAVe oN the Edge

I preferred the VANIR book

*Goodreads Author
~~~~~~~~~~
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 325/1035
Total Books Read: 30
Tasks Completed: 25/59
Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 24
Big Books: 0


message 2228: by Rebecca NJ (new)

Rebecca NJ (njreader) | 1281 comments Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ


10.2 - Blah, Blah, Blah Day
Insurgent by Veronica Roth
This book was 525 pages.

20.2 - Midwives Help People Out
The Midwife's Confession by Diane Chamberlain
Option 1 - The title contains midwife.


This post: 30 points
Total points to date: 130 points
Tasks completed: 10
** Electing to not track GR authors and Big Books this season **


message 2229: by Sirena (new)

Sirena (spthewife) | 298 comments 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.

John Quincy Adams by Robert V. Remini (who was 91 when he died)

Task: 10
Total: 570


message 2230: by Mary Beth (new)

Mary Beth (marybethbaker) | 134 comments Task: 30.2 - Dlmrose's Task: Initial Impressions

Read:
Book 1 - The Sweet Life in Paris: Delicious Adventures in the World's Most Glorious - and Perplexing - City by David Lebovitz

Book 2 - Dark Lady by Richard North Patterson

Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 50


message 2231: by Leslie (new)

Leslie (llkee) | 191 comments Leslie K

Task: 50.1 1-2-3 Go

This is a correction to 2183. Apparently I have problems with one word titles!! Duh.

Book 1: Shudder by Brian Harper One word title

Book 2: Hope to Die by James Patterson Alex Cross series #22

Book 3: The Black Box by Michael Connelly Three of the letter "L" in the author's name

Points this task: 50
Total points: 110


message 2232: by Leslie (new)

Leslie (llkee) | 191 comments Leslie K

Task 25.3 Ragnarok

Book 1: A Good American by Alex George Author's initials are in ragnarok - A & G

Book 2: The Girl Next Door by Ruth Rendell THOR is spelled in order. TH in "the" OR in "door"

Points this task: 25
Total points: 135


message 2233: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 10.8 - The Vikings are Coming

Read a book published by Viking Press
The Odds A Love Story by Stewart O'Nan by Stewart O'Nan

Points this post: 10
Total points: 620


message 2234: by Teri-K (last edited May 04, 2015 07:43AM) (new)

Teri-K 15.9 Set 50% in Denmark

I listened to Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

It has no print edition but was approved for length in the spread sheet on line 798.

J Hartley is a GRA for 1 ticket.

New points this post: 15
Total w/this post: 950

GRA tickets this post: 1  
Total w/this post: 31

Big Books this post: 0 
Total w/this post: 4 
Post: 2300


message 2235: by Leslie (new)

Leslie (llkee) | 191 comments Leslie K

25.2 Garden Quotes

This is a correction to post 2221

Option 2: The Drop by Dennis Lehane This is a mystery.

Option 3: Chameleon Days: An American Boyhood in Ethiopia by Tim Bascom
This is an autobiography/memoir (written by a cousin of one of my neighbors!)

Points this task: 25
Total points: 160


message 2236: by Mhairi (new)

Mhairi | 348 comments 10.6 - Older Americans Month

Read a book by an American author who is over 50, or who died at 50 or above.

Mr Norris Changes Trains by Christopher Isherwood
Mr Norris Changes Trains by Christopher Isherwood

Christopher Isherwood died at 84, and is approved for this task as a naturalised US citizen in post 29 on the help thread.

Points so far: 120
Tasks completed: 17
GR authors: 3
Big Book tickets: 1


message 2237: by Beth F (new)

Beth F | 669 comments 5.3 Alfheim, the Home of the Light Elves
The Truth About Lord Stoneville by Sabrina Jeffries, a Goodreads author.
Rating was 4.04 on 4/20/15

Points: 265


message 2238: by Leslie (new)

Leslie (llkee) | 191 comments Leslie K

25.5 Viking Pillage

Book 1: Eight Keys by Suzanne LaFleur 226 pages

Book 2: Mirror Image by Sandra Brown 452 pages

Total pages read: 678 Keys and mirrors can both be "pillaged"

Points this task: 25
Total points: 185


message 2239: by Leslie (new)

Leslie (llkee) | 191 comments Leslie K

25.8 Anzac Day

Option 2: Killing Patton: The Strange Death of World War II's Most Audacious General by Bill O'Reilly Genre WAR is standalone.

Option2: Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever by Bill O'Reilly Genre WAR is standalone

While I am not a great fan of O'Reilly, I absolutely love how he is writing his "killing" series and not sure which one is my fovorite!

Points this task: 25
Total points: 210


message 2240: by Teri-K (new)

Teri-K 20.10 Group Read

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

My comment is #41.

Susan Cain is a GRA for 1 ticket.

New points this post: 20
Total w/this post: 970

GRA tickets this post: 1  
Total w/this post: 32

Big Books this post: 0 
Total w/this post: 4 
Post: 2306


message 2241: by Michele (new)

Michele MIMI MICHELE
10.4 May the Fourth Be With You
Read a book with genre Science Fiction on its main page.
Countdown City by Ben Winters
Countdown City Ben H. Winters
He is a GoodReads author
Points: 10
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
____________________________

CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 310
Total Goodreads Authors: 11
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:


message 2242: by Sarah (new)

Sarah (shiraloo) | 240 comments Shiraloo

30.2 - Dlmrose's task: Initial Impressions

Book1: The Dating Do-Over by Cathy Spencer

Book2: Chasing Stars by L. Duarte

REQUIRED: C.S. in Cathy Spencer matches C.S. in Chasing Stars

*Cathy Spencer is a GRA*
*L. Duarte is a GRA*

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

Book1: Sula by Toni Morrison
REQUIRED: This was recommended from Genre=Historical Fiction

Book2: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
REQUIRED: As of 1 March 2015, 2 friends had read this book.

*Rainbow Rowell is a GRA*



CURRENT POST
Points: 60
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 0
____________________________

CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 770
Total Goodreads Authors: 39
Total Big Book Tickets: 4
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+: 3


message 2243: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie | 400 comments Stephanie127

5.8 Niflheim, the Home of the Dead

Stephen King, pseudonym is Richard Bachman: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

The Shining

Points this post: 5
Total points: 40


message 2244: by Sirena (new)

Sirena (spthewife) | 298 comments 50.1- Donna Jo's Task: 1-2-3-Go!

1. 1. Read a book with a one-word title. All words count including "a", "an", and "the".
Seed by Ania Ahlborn (GOODREADS AUTHOR) 460 pages

2. Read a book that a) is number 2, 12, or 22 in a series.
The Secret Speech by Tom Rob Smith (#2 in the Leo Demidov Series) (407 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.
Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter (Three Es) (304 Pages)
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 8.0

Task: 50
Total: 620
GRA This Task: 1


message 2245: by Pat (new)

Pat (peakles) | 145 comments By Peakles


30.4 - Sandy's Task: Spring Renewal

Book 1 - The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro

Based on my Rooster Tournament of Books shelf.


Book 2 - Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

***** Gillian Flynn is a GRA *****

Read by one friend. Was on the list 5/1/15 (and today).

These books did not have genre 'Children' today, 5/4/15.

Total Points - 200
Total GRA - 7
Total BB - 1



message 2246: by Adria (last edited May 08, 2015 06:53PM) (new)

Adria Adria

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

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

Atlas Shrugged

This book is on page 2 of "Did Not Finish"


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

I chose Option 3: Choose a series you have already started and enjoyed, and read the next book in it

Rose Under Fire

This book is not a re-read for me.

Points this post: 40
Total points: 95


message 2247: by Cynthia (new)

Cynthia (cynthiabaxter) | 4 comments CYNBAXTER
5.1 – Asgard, the Home of the Aesir

Treasure Island!!! By Sara Levine

Points this post: 5 points
Total points to date = 255 points

GRA this post: 0
Total GRA to date: 8
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 4


message 2248: by Cindie (new)

Cindie | 1836 comments 15.9. Better Put on a Heavy Coat!
I read The Inner Circle which took place 100% in Sweden.

Points: 215
Books read: 18
Tasks completed: 15
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Books: 2(500)
pages read: 6247


message 2249: by Kristen (new)

Kristen (kristenia) | 1119 comments 25.7 - Dakimel’s Task: Awards Season
This is a two-book task. You MAY do the same option twice. REQUIRED: Identify the option(s).

Option A: Read a book from this year’s Tournament of Books Rooster long-list.
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Required: The book is #35 on the list

******Paula Hawkins is a Goodreads Author******

Option B: Read (or listen to!) a nominee for a 2015 Audies award.
Food: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan
Required: Nominated in the “Humor” category

~~~~~~~~~~
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 215/1035
Total Books Read: 17
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Kristen (kristenia) | 1119 comments Kristen IA

REPOST of post #2315 as I forgot my readerboard name

25.7 - Dakimel’s Task: Awards Season
This is a two-book task. You MAY do the same option twice. REQUIRED: Identify the option(s).

Option A: Read a book from this year’s Tournament of Books Rooster long-list.
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Required: The book is #35 on the list

******Paula Hawkins is a Goodreads Author******

Option B: Read (or listen to!) a nominee for a 2015 Audies award.
Food: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan
Required: Nominated in the “Humor” category

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