THE WINTER/SPRING CHALLENGE (Jan. 1 - March 31)

[Jen B]

Task Completed:

15.7 MAKING A LIST
I read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson, which is on NPR's Best Beach Reads list. Great book -- I highly recommend it! It's a little slow at first, but it really takes off once you get into it. Thanks to our weekend snowstorm, I literally read nearly the entire book in one day.

5 point library book bonus for this one, too.

Total Tasks Completed: 6
Total Points Earned: 60
Total Bonus Points: 30

POINT TOTAL: 90

[Jen B]

Sorry I've been such a slacker about updating the points. I'm not at work as much these days, so I'm not around my spreadsheet as much (don't even want to attempt to add up points without it)!

Welcome to the challenge (and group), Nicole -- glad you are enjoying it so far!

[Jen B]

LEADERBOARD
Kristine - 165
Kourtney - 125
Nicole - 115
Alicia - 100
Jen - 90
Tara - 65
Stacy - 55
Suzanne - 45

[Kristine]

Task completed:

5.6. March Comes In Like A Lion… - Dancing in My Nuddy Pants: Even Further Confessions of Georgia Nicholson Save A Tree Bonus: 5 Points for any library book & Series Bonus: 5 Points

Total: 180

[Stacy]

Kristine wrote: "Task completed:

5.6. March Comes In Like A Lion… - Dancing in My Nuddy Pants: Even Further Confessions of Georgia Nicholson Save A Tree Bonus: 5 Points for any library book & Series Bonus: 5 P..."

Gotta love Gingey! LOL!

[Suzanne]

Stacy wrote: "Kristine wrote: "Task completed:

5.6. March Comes In Like A Lion… - Dancing in My Nuddy Pants: Even Further Confessions of Georgia Nicholson Save A Tree Bonus: 5 Points for any library book & ..."

I'm reading #9 right now and I'm sad I'm almost done with the series! I love Georgia and all her crazy adventures. If only my biggest problem in life was choosing between several cute boys! Or deciding what outfit to wear to the club. I was complaining before that the books were overdue & I was getting impatient waiting for the library to get them back in, but as it turns out, it worked out perfectly. I was having a bad day and feeling kinda down, and the books came in that day. They definitely helped cheer me up a little!

[Kristine]

Stacy wrote: "Kristine wrote: "Task completed:

5.6. March Comes In Like A Lion… - Dancing in My Nuddy Pants: Even Further Confessions of Georgia Nicholson Save A Tree Bonus: 5 Points for any library book & ..."

I'm liking them quite a bit more as I read each one.

[Alicia]

15.8 Top Shelf – 21 is the library shelf: The Brightest Star in the Sky, Marian Keyes: 2/3/10

5pt Library Book Bonus (it was on other peoples shelves not just mine :-P )

Total Points: 120
Total Tasks: 9/34
Books Read: 14
Books Read That I Own: 8

[Kourtney]

So I need to stop reading the Georgia series because today I found myself saying "ho hum pigs bum" and then when discussing a supervisor I said "well she got the hump when..." Ummmmmmm no!!! Vair vair embarrassosity!

At least I didn't mention the General Horn :D

[Suzanne]

Kourtney wrote: "So I need to stop reading the Georgia series because today I found myself saying "ho hum pigs bum" and then when discussing a supervisor I said "well she got the hump when..." Ummmmmmm no!!! Vair v..."

HAHA! I love it! :) I catch myself thinking like Georgia sometimes.

[Suzanne]

Quick question for anyone who's read the Georgia Nicolson books. You know how Jas calls her boyfriend Tom "Hunky"? What is Jas's nickname?? I can't remember and it is driving me crazy. I can't remember what book they talk about it. Also, did they ever say what Jas's real name is? Is it Jasmine? What about Mabs? Just curious!

[Alicia]

Suzanne wrote: "Quick question for anyone who's read the Georgia Nicolson books. You know how Jas calls her boyfriend Tom "Hunky"? What is Jas's nickname?? I can't remember and it is driving me crazy. I can't reme..."

He calls her Po like the teletubbie....I think it was in the 2nd book.

[Suzanne]

Thanks!

[Kristine]

Task Completed:

25.3: Alphabetical Authors – Admissions – Nancy Lieberman/Fashionistas – Lynn Messina/Acting Up – Melissa Nathan (LMN)

Total: 205

[Stacy]

Kourtney wrote: "So I need to stop reading the Georgia series because today I found myself saying "ho hum pigs bum" and then when discussing a supervisor I said "well she got the hump when..." Ummmmmmm no!!! Vair v..."

Hilarious!!!!!

[Stacy]

Suzanne wrote: "Quick question for anyone who's read the Georgia Nicolson books. You know how Jas calls her boyfriend Tom "Hunky"? What is Jas's nickname?? I can't remember and it is driving me crazy. I can't reme..."

They're just Jas and Mabs, never saw anything mentioned for their real names. Well, Jazzy Spazzy, but well.....LOL!

[Stacy]

Suzanne wrote: "Stacy wrote: "Kristine wrote: "Task completed:

5.6. March Comes In Like A Lion… - Dancing in My Nuddy Pants: Even Further Confessions of Georgia Nicholson Save A Tree Bonus: 5 Points for any l..."

I know, I'm saving #10 for a while. I really want to read it, but I really don't want the series to be over yet so I keep holding off.

[Kourtney]

TASK COMPLETED:

25.4. One, Two, Three – Away Laughing on a Fast Camel, Then He Ate My Boy Entrancers, Startled By His Furry Shorts - Louise Rennison

Series Bonus: 15
Total: 165

[Tara]

TASK COMPLETED

5 Point Task

9. Star Light, Star Bright –The Brightest Star in the Sky-Marian Keyes

Total Points=70

[Suzanne]

Task completed:
5.9. Star Light, Star Bright
Keeping the Moon - Sarah Dessen

Bonus points:
library book-5 pts.
Goodreads author-5 pts.

Total= 15 pts.

[Alicia]

5.8 Picture Perfect - The Secret of Joy, Melissa Senate: 2/9/10

5pt Good Reads Author Bonus
10pt Group Read Bonus

Total Points: 140
Total Tasks: 10/34
Books Read: 15
Books Read That I Own: 9

[Nicole]

5.5.2: There's No Place Like Here by Cecelia Ahern (+5 library bonus)

15.7: Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver (+5 GR Bonus) (from the GR “Gotta Have ‘Em” list)

Total Points: 145

[Suzanne]

Task completed
25.1 That Really Adds Up
Second Helpings (349 pages) and Charmed Thirds (360 pages) by Megan McCafferty
Perfect You by Elizabeth Scott (284 pages)

Bonus points:
+5 series (Charmed Thirds)
+5 library book (Perfect You)
+5 Goodreads author (Elizabeth Scott)

Total points: 40

[Alicia]

15.4. Change of Season – That Summer , Sarah Dessen: 1/3/09 & Shiver, Maggie Stiefvater:2/13/10

5pt GR Author: Sarah Dessen
5pt GR Author: Maggie Stiefvater
5pt Library Bonus: Shiver

Total Points: 170
Total Tasks: 11/34
Books Read: 16
Books Read That I Own: 9

I really enjoyed this book thanks for the recommendation....but now I have to wait for the next one to come out!! I really want to know what happens next!

[Kristine]

Task Completed:
5.8: Picture Perfect – The Secret of Joy – Melissa Senate GR Bonus: 5 Points for any book written by a Goodreads author Group Read Bonus: 10 Points for any past or present Red Dress Ink Fans group read

Total: 225

[Dawn]

Hey everyone! Hope it's not too late to join the challenge....been going through a hard time the last 3 months so I have not been on this site for a looooong time (finally got my internet back too:))

[Tara]

Welcome back Dawn!!!

[Stacy]

Dawn wrote: "Hey everyone! Hope it's not too late to join the challenge....been going through a hard time the last 3 months so I have not been on this site for a looooong time (finally got my internet back too:))"

Of course it's not too late! Welcome back Dawn! I hope everything is ok!

[Jen B]

Welcome back, Dawn! Happy to have you join in!

It's time for me to stop being a slacker and actually update the leaderboard! Sorry for being so slow about it...lots going on between trying to finish up stuff at work and getting ready for baby.

[Jen B]

My new points:

5.9 The Brightest Star in the Sky - Marian Keyes
5 pt bonus (library book)

25.1. 1129 pages total
Fatally Flaky - Diane Mott Davidson (323 pages) (01.20.10) 5 pt bonus (library book)
It's All Too Much - Peter Walsh (230 pages) (01.27.10) 5 pt bonus (library book)
The Ten Best Days of My Life - Adena Halpern (288 pages) 5 pt bonus (GR author)
Time of My Life - Allison Winn Scotch (288 pages) (02.15.10) 5 pt bonus (library book) + 5 pt bonus (GR author)


Points added: 30
Bonus points added: 30

[Jen B]

LEADERBOARD
Kristine - 225
Alicia - 170
Kourtney - 165
Jen - 150
Nicole - 145
Suzanne - 100
Tara - 70
Stacy - 55

[Jen B]

Ok, I think I got them all! If you think I have your score incorrect, please let me know and I'll go back and check my spreadsheet.

[Stacy]

Jen B wrote: "LEADERBOARD
Kristine - 225
Alicia - 170
Kourtney - 165
Jen - 150
Nicole - 145
Suzanne - 100
Tara - 70
Stacy - 55
"

What happened to all of our participants? Last time we had a lot more....

[Tara]

I was wondering the same thing. It's like that with the UK Group and RDI. Where is everyone at?

[Jen B]

Does anyone want a copy of "Truly, Madly" by Heather Webber? This was originally Kristine's copy that she passed along to me. I'm almost done with it (and really enjoying it), so I thought I'd offer to keep it in the group if anyone wants it. I'm not "paroled" from bedrest until Monday, so I won't be able to mail it before then. But if you'd like it, let me know.

[Suzanne]

Jen-I'd like to read it. Were you hoping to use PBS or book mooch though? Because I don't have any credits. Just let me know. Thanks!

[Kristine]

Isn't it a great book Jen? I can't wait for the next one.

[Jen B]

Suzanne, I can just send it to you. I'm not on Bookmooch, and it's not postable on PBS anyway b/c it's an advanced copy.

Kristine, I really enjoyed it -- I literally almost read it in a day (would've finished last night had I not gotten sidetracked by the Olympics). Definitely looking forward to the next one!

[Stacy]

Task Completed:
10.7. How Sweet it Is - Models Don't Eat Chocolate Cookies - Erin Dionne (February/Library Book)

Total Points: 70/400
Total Tasks: 5/34
Total Books: 6/48
Library Books: 5
My Books: 1

I loved this book. It was such a quick and easy read. And even though I didn't have the problems in school that the main character did, it was still easy to associate with her!

[Suzanne]

Thank you Jen! I appreciate it. I'll email you my address.

[Suzanne]

Task Completed
15.7 The September Sisters - Jillian Cantor (Goodreads Best Young Adult Books list)

Yes, I think it deserves to be on the list. I enjoyed the book even though the character was so young.

Bonus points:
5 pts. library book
5 pts. Goodreads author

Total points: 25

[Kristine]

Task Completed:

25.2: Colorful Reading – Tender at the Bone – Ruth Reichl/Twenties Girl – Sophia Kinsella/ LA Candy – Lauren Conrad Save A Tree Bonus: 5 Points for any library book

All white covers

Category Bonus – 20 points

Total:275

[Tara]

TASK COMPLETED

25 POINTS
2. Colorful reading-Friday Night Knitting Club-Kate Jacobs, Worst Case-James Patterson, The Hunger Games-Suzanne Collins (all black covers)

5 Points for library book-Worst case-James Patterson

Total Points=100

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[Kourtney]

So it turns out dating and going back to school leave with me little time for reading. I'm at work and all I want to do is pick up a book for fun - instead I have to pick up a book on disability management. Not cool!!! But yay for me dating!!! :D

[Stacy]

Kourtney wrote: "So it turns out dating and going back to school leave with me little time for reading. I'm at work and all I want to do is pick up a book for fun - instead I have to pick up a book on disability ma..."

Yay Kourtney! :)

[Cathy]

Okay I'm trying to add up all my books since January 1st in attempt to participate in this challenge! Looks fun! I'm sure I won't win, but maybe I an get going for the next quarterly challenge. Here goes:

25 Points Tasks = 80

1. That Really Adds Up: (Twice + Library Bonuses = 80)

1a. The Next Thing on My List – Jill Smolinsky (5 Extra Library) (304pgs) (2/10/10); Sleeping Arrangements – Madeleine Wickham (5 extra Library)(303 pgs) (2/19/10); Size 12 is Not Fat – Meg Cabot (5 Library) (345) (1/31/10) = Total 1052 - Total = 25+5+5+5=40 Pts

1b. Shoe Addicts Anonymous – Beth Harbison (5 Library) (347) (1/10/10); Shopaholic and Baby – Sophie Kinsella (5 Library) (368) (1/23/10), Can You Keep A Secret – Sophie Kinsella (5 Library) (416) (1/31/10) Total = 1131 = Total= 25+5+5+5=40

15 Points Tasks = 20

9. That’s A Mighty Long Title - Bitter is the New Black : Confessions of a Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smartass, Or, Why You Should Never Carry A Prada Bag to the Unemployment Office - Jen Lancaster (2/14/10)(Library 5) Total =15+5=20

10 Pt Tasks = 15
1. Good Reads - Truly, Madly – Heather Webber (2/14/10) Won ARC Copy (10) + GR Author = 15

Grand Total Challenge Pts = 75/400
Tasks = 3/34
Total Books = 8
Library Books = 7
GR Books = 1

If I can just finsih the last few pages of two books I can add some more...thanks RDI Fans for motivating me to read more!

[Stacy]

Cathy wrote: "Okay I'm trying to add up all my books since January 1st in attempt to participate in this challenge! Looks fun! I'm sure I won't win, but maybe I an get going for the next quarterly challenge. Her..."

Great! I'm glad to see you like the challenge!
I just finished Size 12 is Not Fat and I loved it! I had to dive right into Size 14 is Not Fat Either. I'm using this series for one of the 25 point tasks.
And I really loved Shoe Addicts Anonymous too, she is a great author! And who doesn't love Sophie Kinsella?!

[Suzanne]

Task completed:
5.8 Picture Perfect

Reach for Tomorrow - Lurlene McDaniel
5 pts.

bonus-5 pts. (library book)

Total points: 135

[Cathy]

I just finished Love, Rosie - Add it To My "Crossing the Pond" Task for 10 pts - (Part in Ireland, part in Unirted States)
Total = 85 pts
Tasks - 4
Library bks - 7
GR Book - 1

PS: Stacy, Thanks! This challenge is definitely motivating me to read just that much faster...and I have a lot on my TBR shelf to get to.....

[Jen B]

LEADERBOARD
Kristine - 275
Alicia - 170
Kourtney - 165
Jen - 150
Nicole - 145
Suzanne - 135
Cathy - 125
Tara - 100
Stacy - 70