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Official Challenge #2 - January 1, 2010 through April 30, 2010
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I was trying to mix the list with some stuff that I own but it's kind of hard trying to determine where a book fits when you know nothing about it.
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Jackie wrote: "Okay, I deleted North and South. I need another "N" now. I think I'm going to steal some of your books. All the lists look wonderful. :-)Jon, the 20th Wife and In the Time of the Butterflies ar..."
i thought it was you!! 20th wife must be good if you re reading
I remember loving the descriptions. I felt like I was in the sweltering heat of India. Feast of Roses is the second part and that will also be a re-read for me. The author has another third book coming out this year, which will be the third book.
There is a movie In the Time of the Butterflies if anyone is interested. You can count that for one the tasks ;)*push, push*
i have a feeling i might have seen the movie without knowing anything about the book - i saw the dvd picture and it looked familiar.i tihnk im reading that book next!
Becky wrote: "I know... but that's part of the fun! "unfortunatly i think its more fun than the actual reading sometimes! ..they better all be gripping!
Oh you mean we actually have to read these books? :P
I never had to read the Scarlet Letter
Becky wrote: "Here is my tentative list: :)(And now I'm going to bed!!)
5.1 Read a book set in Australia or written by an Australian author - The Grass Crown by Colleen McCullough
5.2 Read a book set in..."
Wanna read Atonement together for the task you chose?
Revised List:Challenge #2 Task List:
5.1 Read a book set in Australia or written by an Australian author – First Man in Rome
5.2 Read a book set in India or written by an Indian author- Feast of Roses
5.3 Read a book set in Ireland or written by an Irish author – The Bog Child
5.4 Read a HF book with a strong female character - Anne of Green Gables
5.5 Read a YA HF – Envy
10.1 Read a HF about modern history (1900-1970)
10.2 Read a book about the Celts and/or Druids – Lion of Ireland
10.3 Read a fantasy HF/alternate history book - Across the Nightingale Floor
10.4 Read a book about magic or witch craft – The Mists of Avalon
10.5 Re-read your favorite HF. –Memoirs of a Geisha
15.1 Visit your local library or bookstore, choose a HF book at random and read that book.
15.2 Read a HF book about a person you know little about
15.3 Read a HF book about a time period you've never read about before – Sacred Hearts- currently reading this
15.4 Read a HF book that relates to a HF TV show or movie and watch the show/movie. – The Thorn Birds
15.4 Read a HF author you have never read and/or heard of before 2010. - Nefertiti
20.1 Read a classic HF. - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
20.2 Read a book set during a revolution or civil war.
20.3 Read a book that won a major literary prize
20.4 Read a HF book that was released in 2009. - Cleopatra’s Daughter
20.5 Both Paul Revere and Betsy Ross were born in January, so read a book about the American Revolution.
25.1 Read 3 HF books - one that takes place in each January, February, and March.
25.2 Participate in a buddy read with another challenge participant. – Jon can I read Twentieth Wife with you?
25.3 Read 2 HF books from your TBR – The Queen’s Fool and The Heretic Queen
25.4 For New Years, read a HF book that spans a new year, decade, millennium, etc.
25.5 Read a fiction and non-fiction book about the same era, person, theme or event, etc. - Katherine Swynford and Katherine by Anya Seton
30.1 Bonus: To be determined by previous challenge 3rd place finisher.
40.1 Bonus: Read two HF books that take place in the American West. At least one of them has to have actual a historical figure or group as the main character (i.e. Jesse James, Buffalo Bill Cody, The Texas Rangers, Annie Oakley, etc.)
50.1 Bonus: Be Jon's Cheerleader! Read 3 HF books that spell JON using the first letter of one of the words in the title.
Jane Eyre
Empress Orchid
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30.1 Bonus: FREEBIE! Read a book of your choice, ANY GENRE!
Hey I am on the board! I finished my first HF task.I did 5.5 Read a HF YA book. I read "The Magician's Nephew" by C.S. Lewis The book was 202pp so I get 4 bonus points.
total points: 9
I finished my first task also. I read A Monstrous Regiment of Women by Laurie R. King for 336 pages and Task 25.4. The book takes place between December 26, 1920 and February 6, 1921, hence over year end. So far I have:
Points: 25
Bonus Points: 4
Total Points: 29
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Lyn - 29
Jayme - 9
Woohoo! :)
yey! I'm in second place!!!
My book was short, I am reading the short books first.
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Yeah i am getting that feeling but in the end "Magician's Nephew ended up being pretty good. I LOVE ASLAN! I am reading "The Horse and His Boy" and I am liking Bree, the war horse. I wanted more stories about the Peniseive kids. I am watching Prince Caspian too.
Here's my list. If I get through half of it, I'll be so proud of myself:5.1 Read a book set in Australia or written by an Australian author The Forgotten Garden
5.2 Read a book set in India or written by an Indian author The Far Pavilions
5.3 Read a book set in Ireland or written by an Irish author Galway Bay
5.4 Read a HF book with a strong female character
5.5 Read a YA HF The Book Thief (completed 1/18/10. 552 pages)
10.1 Read a HF about modern history (1900-1970)
10.2 Read a book about the Celts and/or Druids The White Raven
10.3 Read a fantasy HF/alternate history book The Mists of Avalon
10.4 Read a book about magic or witch craft A Vision of Light
10.5 Re-read your favorite HF.
15.1 Visit your local library or bookstore, choose a HF book at random and read that book.
15.2 Read a HF book about a person you know little about Katherine
15.3 Read a HF book about a time period you've never read about before The Red Tent
15.4 Read a HF book that relates to a HF TV show or movie and watch the show/movie. Secrets of the Tudor Court: The Pleasure Palace and renting season 3 of The Tudors
15.4 Read a HF author you have never read and/or heard of before 2010.
20.1 Read a classic HF. Gone With The Wind
20.2 Read a book set during a revolution or civil war. The King's General
20.3 Read a book that won a major literary prize The Known World
20.4 Read a HF book that was released in 2009. The Help
20.5 Both Paul Revere and Betsy Ross were born in January, so read a book about the American Revolution.
25.1 Read 3 HF books - one that takes place in each January, February, and March.
25.2 Participate in a buddy read with another challenge participant. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan with Jayme
25.3 Read 2 HF books from your TBR Through a Glass Darkly (completed 1/3/10. 674 pages) and The Binding Chair: or, A Visit from the Foot Emancipation Society
25.4 For New Years, read a HF book that spans a new year, decade, millennium, etc.
25.5 Read a fiction and non-fiction book about the same era, person, theme or event, etc. The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective and Silent In The Grave OR Neverland: J. M. Barrie, The Du Mauriers, and the Dark Side of Peter Pan and Daphne
30.1 Bonus: FREEBIE! Read a book of your choice, ANY GENRE! Medici Effect: What Elephants and Epidemics Can Teach Us About Innovation (completed 1/13/10. 207 pages)
40.1 Bonus: Read two HF books that take place in the American West. At least one of them has to have actual a historical figure or group as the main character (i.e. Jesse James, Buffalo Bill Cody, The Texas Rangers, Annie Oakley, etc.) Buffalo Girls : A Novel and Calico Palace
50.1 Bonus: Be Jon's Cheerleader! Read 3 HF books that spell JON using the first letter of one of the words in the title.
Heather - I just got back from taking my son back to college, which is a 9 hour drive one way. It is a beautiful drive, but by the third or fourth time you do it, it gets a little long. It is easy to finish a book when you are stuck in a car for two days.
Haahah Jennifer your awesome, i cant beleive you fell for my suggestion lol.. Any Genre!! jumps with glee
Heather wrote: "How did you like Magician's Nephew, Jayme? I've read most of the Narnia series. I think I'm only lacking the last story or two. I was a little disappointed because I was anticipating loving them, b..."i re read that one for first time since my mum read the series to me as child last year and was really dissapointed..i couldnt bring myself to read the others and shatter my childhood illusion of that special time
Jon wrote: "Haahah Jennifer your awesome, i cant beleive you fell for my suggestion lol.. Any Genre!! jumps with glee"
I think it will be much needed by all :)
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lol it looks fantastic though! i can't wait to start making up my list :)
Hey Jennifer - Do you want to do a buddy read together for the Buddy Challenge, or do you already have one of those. I know we have several on our list to read together.
Partial List:5.1 Read a book set in Australia or written by an Australian author: March by Geraldine Brooks
5.2 Read a book set in India or written by an Indian author: The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh
5.3 Read a book set in Ireland or written by an Irish author : Galway Bay by Mary Pat Kelly
5.4 Read a HF book with a strong female character : The Canterbury Papers: A Novel by Judith Koll Healey
5.5 Read a YA HF
10.1 Read a HF about modern history (1900-1970): Women of the Silk by Gail Tsukiyama
10.2 Read a book about the Celts and/or Druids
10.3 Read a fantasy HF/alternate history book: Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
10.4 Read a book about magic or witch craft: The Silver Rose: A Novel by Susan Carroll
10.5 Re-read your favorite HF: Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell
15.1 Visit your local library or bookstore, choose a HF book at random and read that book.
15.2 Read a HF book about a person you know little about : Katherine by Anya Seton
15.3 Read a HF book about a time period you've never read about before:
15.4 Read a HF book that relates to a HF TV show or movie and watch the show/movie I, Elizabeth: A Novel by Rosalind Miles and Elizabeth the Golden Age
15.4 Read a HF author you have never read and/or heard of before 2010.
20.1 Read a classic HF:
20.2 Read a book set during a revolution or civil war: The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
20.3 Read a book that won a major literary prize: The Known World by Edward P. Jones
20.4 Read a HF book that was released in 2009.
20.5 Both Paul Revere and Betsy Ross were born in January, so read a book about the American Revolution.
25.1 Read 3 HF books - one that takes place in each January, February, and March.
25.2 Participate in a buddy read with another challenge participant.
25.3 Read 2 HF books from your TBR :Pope Joan: A Novel by Donna Woolfolk Cross and The Fool's Tale: A Novel by Nicole Galland COMPLETE
25.4 For New Years, read a HF book that spans a new year, decade, millennium, etc.
25.5 Read a fiction and non-fiction book about the same era, person, theme or event, etc.
30.1 Bonus: FREEBIE! Read a book of your choice: The Pale Horseman by Bernard Cornwell
40.1 Bonus: Read two HF books that take place in the American West. At least one of them has to have actual a historical figure or group as the main character (i.e. Jesse James, Buffalo Bill Cody, The Texas Rangers, Annie Oakley, etc.) Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
50.1 Bonus: Be Jon's Cheerleader! Read 3 HF books that spell JON using the first letter of one of the words in the title.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte and Outlander by Diana Gabaldon and
Mary of Nazareth: A Novel by Marek Halter
They are Heather. They are some of my favorite audio books!
OK - So here is my list, with a few holes. The month ones seem particularly difficult to figure out. 5.1 The Fatal Shore: The Epic of Australia's Founding by Robert Hughes
5.2 The Temple Dancer: A Novel of India by John Speed
5.3 Lion of Ireland by Morgan Llywelyn
5.4 Jessica by Bryce Courtenay
5.5 I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
10.1 Amagansett by Mark Mills
10.2 The White Mare: The Dalraida Trilogy by Jules Watson
10.3 His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
10.4 I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem by Maryse Condé
10.5 Hawaii: A Novel by James A. Michener
15.1
15.2 Dreaming the Eagle by Manda Scott
15.3 The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
15.4 Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian
15.5 The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
20.1 Ivanhoe by Walter Scott
20.2 The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
20.3 Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
20.4 The Help by Kathryn Stockett
20.5 Charleston by John Jakes
25.1 The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The Birth of Venus: A Novel by Sarah Dunant
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
25.2 A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick
25.3 Girl in a Blue Dress by Gaynor Arnold
Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
25.5 Fiction:The Lady in the Tower by Jean Plaidy
30.1
40.1 The Chisholms: A Novel of the Journey West by Evan Hunter
Aces and Eights by Loren D. Estleman
50.1
J - Joan of Arc by Mark Twain
O - The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory
N - Night of Many Dreams: A Novel by Gail Tsukiyama
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OK, so who has already figured out their tasks for 25.1 - Jan/Feb/Mar?
Should I change the task? I'm thinking of a length task instead maybe - 1 book each from the 2, 4, & 6 point bonus levels?
Any thoughts? This would definitely give more flexibility than trying to figure out when a book you haven't read takes place.
Yea or Nay?
I think you should change the task. The length book task sounds okay.
I vote for changing the jan/feb/march thing. I don't even know where to start looking for that.
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Is that fair?
Fair, but probably not necessary. I much prefer the 2, 4, 6 point one.
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Heather: sure. do I list it as my buddy read if we do that or no? can it be your buddy read and my something else?
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Yes - but then you'll have to do YOUR buddy read task with another person. LOL
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1) you both read the same book - bam! Done.
or 2) Person A marks reads Person B's task whatever with Person B as Person A's buddy read, and then Person B reads Person C's task whatever with them as Person B's buddy read, etc.
That sounds confusing.
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That all sounds very complicated. I didn't have a buddy read picked as of yet. So if you want to just coordinate the start of that book when we're both ready to read, that's fine. I know I'll read that one, so it's a safe bet for you. Right now I'm on page 12 of 1156 in The Far Pavilions, so it might be a couple of weeks. Alternatively, I looked at your TBR list and you have "The Snow Flower and the Secret Fan," which I have been wanting to read. So if you want to keep it clean and easy, I'd read that with you, too.
Toni that's on my list too. I haven;t read it yet. Would you pair up with me to read it? I don't have anything lined up for that.
OK, Jayme. So I will read Snow Flower with you, and Heather can read Silent in the Grave with me and then we're all covered.
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