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SPRING CHALLENGE 2015
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Spring 2015 Completed Tasks - DO NOT DELETE POSTS
Sarah E5.5 Jotunheim, the Home of the Giants
Young Adult as a MPG
Kindle edition I read: Geek Drama
Most rated Paperback (no MMPB): Geek Girl: Geek Drama
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 420
Becky P5.6 Svartalfheim, the Home of the Dark Elves.
by Kaje Harper***Kaje Harper is a GRA***
5.10 Yggdrasil, the Giant Tree That Anchors the Worlds
Crash by Zoe Perdita
***Zoe Perdita is a GRA***
20.3 - Best Review - Cait S's Task: Thinly Veiled Marvel References
Option 5
Penelope by Marilyn Kaye
This book is new to me
20.5 - Bigger is Better – ChrisEverest’s Task – Love and Not Quite Love
Option 1
Tall, Tatted and Tempting by Tammy Falkner
***Tammy Falkner is a GRA***
25.6 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: We're a Cozy Mystery
Option 3
Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley
Option 3
The Blinding Light by Renae Kaye
***Kristen Ashley and Renae Kaye are GRA***
Points this post-75
Total Points-190
Total GRA-9
Total BB- 1
Jamie NYCTask #10.3 - Earth Day
Read a non-fiction book with the genre "environment" on its main page
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed
Locked in as "Environment" here
Task #10.10 - The Odd Couple
Read a book that contains Neil, Simon, Oscar, or Felix in the title, subtitle, or author's name
The Secret Passion of Simon Blackwell by Samantha James
Task #15.6. Tax Day
Read a nonfiction book about money, economics, or finance
The Cartoon Introduction to Economics: Volume One: Microeconomics by Yoram Bauman
Approved in help thread: here
Task #15.8 Women in War
Read a book in which the main character is a woman who engages or engaged in military combat or who serves or served in a combat area
A Duty To The Dead by Charles Todd
Approved here: Help Thread
The main character Bess Crawford is a nurse who serves in the the battlefields and on a hospital military ship which is torpedoed.
Task #15.9. Better Put on a Heavy Coat!
How To Be Danish
A book about different aspects of life in Denmark. Approved here: Help Thread
Current
Points this post: 65
Books: 5
Tasks: 5
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Cumulative
Total Points: 1035
Books: 82
Tasks: 59
Woo! I've been traveling for 3 days, apologies for the last minute post!
Becky P Repost of 333920.5 - Bigger is Better – ChrisEverest’s Task – Love and Not Quite Love
Option 1
Tall, Tatted and Tempting by Tammy Falkner
This Author is new to me
***Tammy Falkner is a GRA***
10.6 - Older Americans MonthImmortal in Death by J.D. Robb
Total points: 145
Total GRA: 6
Big book tickets: 1
10.2 - Blah, Blah, Blah DayRead a book that is at least 400 pages long.
Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel
Book is 407 pages.
Points: 10
Total Points: 345
Total GR Authors: 7
Total Big Book Tickets: 7
This finishes my Spring SRC Challenges. Thanks to all the mods and task creators.
Vicki5.10 Book of my choice
The Pines by Robert Dunbar a GRA
15.1 Everything you think is right... or wrong
Book 1: GR friend 4-5* recommendation
One Breath Away by Heather Gudenkauf a GRA
Review Link: www.goodreads.com/review/show/6563638...
Book 2: GR friend 1-2* receommedation
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins a GRA
Review Link: www.goodreads.com/review/show/1166647...
50.1 1-2-3 GO
Book 1: Book with one word title
Relic by Douglas Preston a GRA 473 pages
Book 2: #2 book in a series
Accused by Mark Gimenez 448 pages
Book 3: A letter 3 times in the author's name
Burned by Karen Marie Moning a GRA 3 N's in her name
Total this post:
70 pts
5 GRA
Total:
270 pts
16 GRA
10.2 Blah, Blah, Blah Day - book > 400 pagesThe Orchardist by Amanda Coplin - 426 pgs
Total pt/post: 10
Total pts/challenge: 410
Mod
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ25.9 - “Y”
Book 1 - Love Me If You Must by Nicole Young
Option 1: The letter "y" can be found in the title (You)
Book 2 - Ceremony by Robert B. Parker
Option 3: This book is found on Real Man Books - Page 2 (obtained 5/20/15 and is currently #170).
This post: 25 points
Total points to date: 350 points
Tasks completed: 20
** Electing to not track GR authors and Big Books this season **
Elizabeth PTask 5.5 - Jotunheim
Genre young adult on main page
Four: A Divergent Collection by Veronica Roth
Veronica Roth is a *Goodreads Author*
Task 5.7 - Nidavellir
Book with 100-360 pages
Lola's Secret: A Novel by Monica McInerney
304 pages
Monica McInerney is a *Goodreads Author*
Task 10.2 - Blah Blah Blah Day
Book 400+ pages long
The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion
Pages link: The Rosie Effect - 415 pages
Task 10.4 - May the Fourth be With You
Science Fiction as main page genre
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
Designation MG
BL - 5.0, AR - 9.0
Task 15.4 - Spring Reads
Book One: Book first published in year ending in 3, 4, 5
Us by David Nicholls
First published 2014
Book Two: Author's initials in SPRING
Dance Upon The Air by Nora Roberts
spRiNg
Task 20.2 - Midwives Help People Out
I'd like to reassign Birthmarked to this task and then replace it with another book in task 25.2
Option 2 - Main character is a midwife
Birthmarked by Caragh M. O'Brien
Caragh O'Brien is a *Goodreads Author*
Task 25.2 - Garden Quotes
Being reposted with a new book assigned
Option 1: Flowers on cover
by Paige ToonOption 4: Main page genre science fiction
The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski
Marie Rutkoski is a *Goodreads Author*
Task 50.1 - 1-2-3 Go!
Option One: Book with one word title
Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
Pages link: El seductor - 400 pages
Alice Clayton is a *Goodreads Author*
Option Two: Book number 2 in a series
Rusty Nailed by Alice Clayton
288 pages
Alice Clayton is a *Goodreads Author*
Option Three: Book by author with letter that appears exactly 3 times in name
In Your Dreams by Kristan Higgins
krIstan hIggIns
480 pages
Kristan Higgins is a *Goodreads Author*
Points this Post: 115
Total Points: 285
Total Tasks: 18
Goodreads Authors: 14
Big Books: 1
Total Books: 23
Sorry for the huge list of tasks so late in the game - I had all these slated for two book tasks and then never read the other half!! My fault. Thank you for another great challenge!
Delicious Dee25.5 - Nikki's Task: A Viking Pillage
Item 1 - Gold - A Fool's Gold Christmas - Susan Mallery (GR Author) - 320pgs
Item 2 - Metal - Scrap Metal - metal can be used to repair items damaged during the raid; it can also be sold for money if needed; 288pgs
Total Pages - 320+288=608
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 995
Goodreads Authors: 59
Ana25.6 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: We're a Cozy Mystery
Option 1
by Carolyn MacCulloughOption 1 ***I chose to do same option twice***
by Ellen Schreiber.Points this Post 25
Total Points 620
Tasks Completed 28
Books Read 41
Total Pages 12588
GoodReads Authors 28
Big Book Tickets
Big Books-500+: 3
Several people are really close. I hope you finish in time! Go, go, go.
Ana25.9 - Nick KY’s Task: “Y”
Option 1
by Teri Hall.***GoodReads Author***
Option 3
by Stephen King. #8 on Real Man Books***GoodReads Author***
Points this Post 25
Total Points 645
Tasks Completed 29
Books Read 43
Total Pages 13053
GoodReads Authors 30
Big Book Tickets
Big Books-500+: 3
Ana10.4 - May the Fourth Be With You
by Bethany Griffin.***GoodReads Author***
Points this Post 10
Total Points 655
Tasks Completed 30
Books Read 44
Total Pages 13380
GoodReads Authors 31
Big Book Tickets
Big Books-500+: 3
SandiCompleted Tasks
30.1 - Jonquil's Task: Straight on Till Morning
Book #1 -- Ferris Wheel on Cover -- book approved in post #2 of help thread -- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Book cover is for Kindle edition I read
Paperback edition: Alice's Summertime Adventure
Book #2 -- main character has major career change. Book chosen was listed as an example in task description.
Main character is a former boxer/art forger who becomes insurance investigator
Kindle edition I read: Quinn Checks In
Paperback edition: Quinn Checks in:
JUST A SIDE NOTE: Will (hopefully) get one more task posted for this challenge. Working at the two book task for Aesir vs. Vanir Gods Showdown but am 1 1/2 books away so may only finish one and need to find a different place to claim it.
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 280
Points Earned this Post: 30
Total Points To Date: 310
Julia10315.9. Better Put on a Heavy Coat!
Time to Remember is set in Norway
Approved for length in post 4611 on eBook Verification thread
Post total: 15 points
Challenge total points: 710
Total GRA: 13
Total BB tickets: 3
15.7.Pi DayIn honor of Pi Day (3/14), read a book that is number 3, 1, 4, 31, or 14 in a series.
I read:
Which is Book # 1 of the Inspector Rebus Series
Last post of the season. Thanks to all my fellow readers for the great book suggestions and to the mods for your patience and hard work.
See you tomorrow for the new challenge
POINTS
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 310
GR Author:
Big Books:
500 () 750 () 1000 ()
Tasks Completed: 14
GRA Total: 7
BB Total: 2
15.7.Pi DayIn honor of Pi Day (3/14), read a book that is number 3, 1, 4, 31, or 14 in a series.
4th in the series
Juliet Blackwell is a Goodreads Author
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 300/1035
Total Books Read: 19
Tasks Completed: 12/59
Goodreads Authors This Post: 01
Total Goodreads Authors: 17
Susan W.25.6 Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: We're a Cozy Mystery
Read two books, either choosing two different options, or doing one option twice.
Option 1: Read a book with Supernatural in the main page genres. Genres may be embedded.
I read California Demon by Julie Kenner
Fantasy > Supernatural is on the main page (24 users)
** Julie Kenner is a GRA **
Option 3: Read a book where the author's initials can be found in VALKYRIE
I read Ghouls Just Haunt to Have Fun by Victoria Laurie
V and L are in VALKYRIE
** Victoria Laurie is a GRA **
Points this post: 25
Thanks for another fun challenge!
Elizabeth PTask 25.2 - Garden Quotes REPOST
Option One: Flowers on cover
by Paige ToonThis book was new to me
Option Four: Science Fiction as main page genre
by Marie RutkoskiThis book was new to me
Marie Rutkoski is a *Goodreads Author*
Delicious Dee15.5. International Women's Day
Burial Rites - Hannah Kent (GR Author) - Shortlisted for the Stella Prize in 2014 - http://thestellaprize.com.au/the-stel...
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 1010
Goodreads Authors: 60
20.3 - Best Review - Cait S's Task: Thinly Veiled Marvel ReferencesOption 3: This Book, I Like It-- Another!
Not a reread
Allegiant by Veronica Roth
***GRA***
20.4 – Author! Author! - Elizabeth P's Task: End of an Era
Option One: Two People on Cover
by Curtis Sittenfeld25.3 - Andy P's Task: Ragnarok
Book 1: Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan Initials R.A.
Book 2: THOR
Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver flighT beHaviOR
THIS POST:
Total Points: 65
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
TOTAL
Total Points: 155
Total Goodreads Authors: 3
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
Scooter&Siam 5.4 Midgard "Middle Earth", the Home of the Humans
Read a book with a tree on the cover
Required:Include the cover
Read Bones of the Master: A Journey to Secret Mongolia - tree on cover -- see face on left -- tree is above
Points: 5
Total: 130
GRA: 6
Big Books: 2
Tasks: 11
REPOST 25.1 - Catherine T's Task: Auntie Tattin's Challenge
Both books are new to me
Book 1: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini April 25 (First published 2002, 371 p.)
AND
Book 2: The Common Core Reading Book, Grades 6-8: Lessons for Increasingly Complex Literature, Informational Texts, and Content-Area Reading by Gretchen Owocki May 29 (First published 2014, 232 p.)
THIS BOOK WAS PREVIOUSLY USED IN POST 3269 FOR BOOK 2 OF TASK 25.3. I will repost 25.3 with a different book for book 2.
371 + 232 = 603 > 500
Khaled Hosseini is a Goodreads Author
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 255
Total Tasks Completed: 13
Total Books Read: 18
Total Goodreads Authors: 10
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
5.2 Vanaheim, the Home of the VanirDubliners by James Joyce
DUBLINERS is a nine-letter word.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 160
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 11
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: (1) - (2) - (3) -
REPOST25.3 - Andy P's Task: Ragnarok
Book 1: Aunt Dimity and the Summer King by Nancy Atherton April 25
AND
Book 2: At Home on the Range by Margaret Yardley Potter May 30 (Thor)
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 300
Total Tasks Completed: 18
Total Books Read: 24
Total Goodreads Authors: 13
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Louise B10.10 The Odd Couple
Your Inner Fish: A Journey into the 3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human Body by Neil Shubin
Author's name is "Neil"
Neil Shubin is a goodreads author.
Points this post: 10
Total points to date: 665
Tasks completed to date:32
GRA this post: 1
GRA to date: 21
BB (+500 pages) this post: 0
BB to date: 3
20.9 Moderator's Pet- Kait's Task: Hel Hath FuryOption 2: Most recently published book in series (#11)
A Dangerous Place by Jacqueline Winspear
***GRA***
25.4 - Hina's Task: Evolution of Mythology to Fairy Tales and to Disney's Animated Movies
Option 1: Shares word with disney movie
Jungle BOOK
Mike McGrath's BOOK of Compost by Mike McGrath
Option 2: LET IT GO
an ExacT repLIca of a figmenT of my imaGinatiOn by Elizabeth McCracken
25.10 - Sirena's Task: Ready for Their Close-up
Option 1: Shorts, 100-200 pages
God Help the Child by Toni Morrison
Option 4: SELMA/GLORY
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande
THIS POST:
Total Points: 70
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
TOTAL
Total Points: 225
Total Goodreads Authors: 4
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
Kristen IA*REMOVE* books and GRA from Task 25.7 - The Girl on the Train and Food: A Love Story and re-assign as follows:
20.1 Most Improved Player- Julia103's Task: What's in a Name
Option 4: Tyr
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins - Page 6 of Did Not Finish List
*Paula Hawkins is a Goodreads Author*
50.1- Donna Jo's Task: 1-2-3-Go!
Book 1: Food: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan - one word title (ignore subtitle) - 340 pages
Book 2: 2nd Chance by James Patterson - Book 2 in Women's Murder Club series - 400 pages
Book 3: Dark Places by Gillian Flynn - 3 l's and 3 n's in her name - 349 pages
*James Patterson is a Goodreads Author*
*Gillian Flynn is a Goodreads Author*
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Points This Post: 70 (-25)
Total Points: 350/1035
Total Books Read: 25
Tasks Completed: 17/59
Goodreads Authors This Post: 3 (-1)
Total Goodreads Authors: 20
Delicious Dee25.12 - Elizabeth B's Task: Independence Day
Option A - Homefront - Jessica Scott (GR Author) - shelved as war>military by 19 users
Option C - Claiming Their Royal Mate: The Collection - Andie Devaux (GR Author) - published in March 2015
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 1035
Goodreads Authors: 62
*pending any mistakes, I think i'm done
Mod
nothing like scraping in under the finish line ;)
Kristen IA25.3 - Andy P's Task: Ragnarok
Book 1: Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs - author's initials in RAGNAROK
*Kathy Reichs is a Goodreads Author*
Book 2: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh - letters in THOR found in title in order
*Vanessa Diffenbaugh is a Goodreads Author*
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Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 375/1035
Total Books Read: 27
Tasks Completed: 18/59
Goodreads Authors This Post: 2
Total Goodreads Authors: 22
5.6 Svartalfheim, the Home of the Dark Elves. Touch A Dark Wolf by Jennifer St Giles
Jennifer St. Giles is a Goodreads author.
25.1 - Catherine T's Task: Auntie Tattin's Challenge
Book 1, by a male author, #1 in a series:
Attack on Titan, Vol. 1 by Hajime Isayama, new-to-me, first published 2010, 208 pages
Book Two, by a female author, not first book or #1:
Goong, Vol. 18: The Royal Palace by SoHee Park, #18 in series, new-to-me, first published 2015*, 384 pages
*The original Korean version of the final episode of Goong was published in 2010 – but best I can tell it was shorter and did not include the 150 pages of “extras” that my just-released English volume does. Extras include two more novellas/short stories as well as behind-the-scenes from the author. The 2010 version also has a completely different cover (Korean/Kindle single episode cover: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7... ; My 2015 paperback cover: http://www.amazon.com/Goong-Vol-18-Ro...). To me, this makes the 2015 version a unique book from the 2010 publication of the single episode, but I did want to let you know in case the mods decide it can’t count.
Both books are new to me
Years published: 2010, 2015
Total pages = 208 + 384 = 592
30.2 Dlmrose's task: Initial Impressions
Book 1:
To Wed a Wild Lord by Sabrina Jeffries = initials S.J.
Sabrina Jeffries is a Goodreads author.
Book 2:
Simple Jess by Patricia Morsi = title letters S.J.
Pamela Morsi is a Goodreads author.
30.3 - Teri-k's Task: Your Own Personal Tardis
Option 3 1200-1699
Captured by the Pirate Laird by Amy Jarecki– 1559
Amy Jarecki is a Goodreads author.
Option 4 1700-1899
Cotillion by Georgette Heyer – 1816
30.6 - Happy’s Task: Happy Equinox!
Book A: Anthologies, Short Stories, or Essays as a main page genre.
Blissful Kisses by Juliet Spencer - approved on Ebook verification board, msg 4674: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Juliet Spenser is a Goodreads author.
Option D. Feel Good Books
The Perfect Match by Kristan Higgins - #56 on the list:
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Kristan Higgins is a Goodreads author.
Points this post: 120
Grand Total: 995
Goodreads Authors: 38
15.7 Pi DayRead a book that is number 1, 3, 4, 14, or 31 in a series
I read True Blood Omnibus by Charlaine Harris
I use here the third part of the omnibus: Club Dead
It is #3 of the Sookie Stackhouse series
Points in this post: 15
Total points: 170
Tasks completed: 11
20.4 Author! Author! - Elizabeth P's Task: End of an EraChoose one option
Option Three: So Many Hours!
Read a book whose author's initials are in VOLUNTEER
I read Allegiant by Veronica Roth
Initials VR: VolunteeR
The book has 526 pages; I read 198 pages before March.
Points in this post: 20
Total points: 190
Tasks completed: 12
Amy FL5.4 Midgard "Middle Earth", the Home of the Humans
25.10 - Sirena's Task: Ready for Their Close-up
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven (Option 3: actress Jennifer Hudson)
Betrayed by Lisa Scottoline (Option 4: SeLma)
30.1 - Jonquil's Task: Straight on Till Morning
Book 1:
(approved in message 2; not a reread)Book 2: Memory Man (From football player to police detective; approved in message 2; Not a reread
30.6 - Happy’s Task: Happy Equinox!
B. Duma Key (694 pages)
D. The Sky is Everywhere (#10 on list)
30.7 - Delicious Dee's Task - I Love My Library!
1. Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge (Charlie Huston who was new to me during Winter SRC, GRE-IAF, Rosamund Hodge is new to me)
2. Mercy Snow by Tiffany Baker (Fredrik Backman who was new to me during Winter SRC, ANG-BAK, Tiffany Baker is new to me)
Points this post: 120
Total points: 595
25.2 Schatzie's Task: Garden QuotesChoose two options, no rereads
Option 2: Read a book with the main page genre of "Mystery"
I read True Blood Omnibus by Charlaine Harris
I use here the second part of the omnibus: Living Dead in Dallas
The book was new for me.
Option 4: Read a book with the main page genre of "Science Fiction"
I read Black Wine by Candas Jane Dorsey
The book was new for me.
Points in this post: 25
Total points: 215
Tasks completed: 13
DEANA30.6 - Happy’s Task: Happy Equinox!
OPTION A: Short Stories
Unaccustomed Earth
by Jhumpa Lahiri
OPTION B: Over 500 pages
The Post-Birthday World
by Lionel Shriver (Goodreads Author)
NO MMPB, PB for length: The Post-Birthday World (544 pages = 1 BBTicket)
50.1- Donna Jo's Task: 1-2-3-Go!
BOOK 1: One Word Title
Asylum
by Patrick McGrath
No MMPB, PB for length, 254 pages Asylum
BOOK 2: Page numbers end in "2"
Promise Not to Tell
by Jennifer McMahon (Goodreads Author)
MMPB for length, 272 Pages: Promise Not to Tell
BOOK 3: Letter L appears 3 times in author name
The Sound of Language
by Amulya Malladi (Goodreads Author)
length: 256 pages
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This Post:
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 5
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 1
Points: 80
Totals:
Tasks Completed: 10
Books Read: 17
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Book Tickets: 2
Total Points: 360
*****
Should have one more post this evening - I have about 2 hours left to go on an audio book. Going to take a nice walk and see if I can finish it up!
MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY30.2 Dlmrose's task: Initial Impressions
REQUIRED: Read a book of your choice. Author must use at least two names.
Selection: Writing on the Wall (Survival #1) -- Tracy Ward
AND
REQUIRED: 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 (T.W.)
Selection: The Web The Web (The Fianna Trilogy #2) -- Megan Chance **GRA**
Megan Chance is a **GRA**
[POINTS]
This Post: 30
Total Points: 1035/1035
Books Read: 81
Completed Tasks: 59/59
Pages Read: 27712
Goodreads Authors: 55
Big Books: [500+: 8] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]]
Thanks for another fun season everyone and for all your hard work mods! :D
Chris MD25.8 - ANZAC Day
1. Author born in New Zealand or Australia
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty, who is a GoodReads author
Her GoodReads profile says she was born in Sydney, Australia.
I listened to the audio version of this book. The book does not appear to have been printed in paperback yet in the U.S. The hardcover is 460 pages.
2. Book that takes place mostly in Turkey
Istanbul Passage by Joseph Kanon, who is a GoodReads author
This book takes place entirely in Turkey.
I listened to the audio version of this book. The paperback is 432 pages.
25.9 - Y
1. Book with "Y" in the title (Y in "Gray")
Gray Mountain: A Novel by John Grisham
I listened to the audio version of this book. The book won't be available in paperback in the U.S. until this fall. The hardcover is 368 pages.
3. Book selected from the Real Man Books list (#6 on the list)
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
I listened to the audio version of this book. The paperback is 190 pages.
30.1 Straight on Til Morning
1. Ferris wheel on the cover
by Fran Baker, who is a GoodReads author I have not read this book before.
2. Main character makes a major career change
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes, who is a GoodReads author
Protagonist goes from being a wait person in a cafe to a caregiver for a quadraplegic. The book is in the list of approved books in the help thread.
I have not read this book before.
30.3 Your Own Personal Tardis
3. Book that takes place 1200-1699
Lucrezia Borgia and the Mother of Poisons by Roberta Gellis
The book takes place in 1502.
4. Book that takes place 1700-1899
A Bucket of Ashes by P.B. Ryan
The book takes place in 1870.
30.4 Spring Renewal for Your Reading Ideas
1. From "Recommendations" pages
A Brief History of Montmaray by Michelle Cooper
I listened to the audio version of this book. The paperback is 320 pages.
The book appeared on the recommended list for several of my shelves including Historical Fiction and Currently Reading
2. A book popular among GR friends
Fairest by Marissa Meyer, who is a GoodReads author
This was popular among several of my friends, including the books listed on 4/15/15.
Points for this post: 25 + 25 + 30 + 30 + 30 = 140
Total points: 140 + 80 = 220
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 15
Goodreads authors: 5 + 4 = 9
Big books: 500=0, 750=0, 1,000=0
20.7 Relive Childhood FeelingsI read As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley - #72, page 1 on the Adult Fiction with Child Protagonist listopia
Claiming a GRA ticket for Alan Bradley
20.9 Hel Hath Fury
I chose option 2 and read The Laws of Murder by Charles Finch - #8 and last (for now) in the Charles Lenox Mysteries series
Claiming a GRA ticket for Charles Finch
New Total: 475
Thanks, Mods!
Mod
SandiCompleted Tasks
REPOST DUE TO MISSING REQUIRED INFO (MY APOLOGIES!)
30.1 - Jonquil's Task: Straight on Till Morning
Book #1 -- Ferris Wheel on Cover -- I have not read this book before -- book approved in post #2 of help thread -- https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Book cover is for Kindle edition I read
Paperback edition: Alice's Summertime Adventure
Book #2 -- main character has major career change. Book chosen was listed as an example in task description. I have not read this book before.
Main character is a former boxer/art forger who becomes insurance investigator
Kindle edition I read: Quinn Checks In
Paperback edition: Quinn Checks in:
**POINT SUMMARY**
Previous Points Earned: 280
Points Earned this Post: 30
Total Points To Date: 310
BARBARA ★ (final post)5.8 Niflheim, the Home of the Dead
Shadow Walker - Allyson James 5/28
Goodreads Author
(writes as Jennifer Ashley - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...)
Allyson James writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and erotic romance. She also writes romance (paranormal and historical) as Jennifer Ashley.
Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 635
Goodreads Authors: 42
Big Books - 500+: (6)
Big Books - 750+: (1)
Big Books - 1000+: (0)
635/1035 POINTS
20.2 Rookie at the Top - Maryn’s Task: Midwives Help People OutOption One: Read a book with the word “midwife” or “birth” in the title or subtitle.
Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth
Total points: 185
Tasks completed: 22
GRA: 3
Big books: 2
ColetteG.Task 5.10 The Giant Tree That Anchors the World
Read book of choice
Patricide by Joyce Carol Oates 100 pages only comes in ebook form. Purchased from I-tunes store.
Patricide: A Novella
Total points to date 465+5+470
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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5.6 Svartalfheim, the Home of the Dark Elves
Red Wolf
Points this post: 5
Total points: 385