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SPRING CHALLENGE 2010
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Spring Challenge 2010 Completed Tasks
Julie McVey10.2 - Sweet Little Lies ~ Lauren Conrad
This book had a rating of 3.55. I must admit that I really enjoyed the book... but then again, the Hills used to be one of my secret indulgences when Lauren was on it... I haven't watched it since she left! The book was like reading episodes of The Hills!
Total Points = 200 points
Total Books = 12 books
Total Pages = 3533 pages
Just completed Task 30.5 by reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, which I just loved beyond all belief and Starr Bright Will Be with You Soon, which was just too disturbing for me.According to Wikipedia, Foer took an introductory writing course with Joyce Carol Oates, who wrote Starr Bright Will Be with You Soon under her pseudonym Rosamond Smith.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan...
Tasks Completed: 20/57
Books Read: 29
Pages Read: 9044
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20.2 - Clean Sweep: P.I. on a Hot Tin Roof: A Talba Wallis Novel. Talba goes undercover as a maid in order to gather information on a crooked Judge's illegal activities.Pages read: 1486
Books read: 5
Tasks completed: 5
Total Points: 115
Liz (Bklyn)
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I read Madness: A Bipolar Life
What I had never really realized was the impact of the manic phase of bipolar disorder - to the extent I thought about it, it seemed that the depression stage was the "bad" part but the high energy, wild stage was closer to "normal" and not so bad. Reading this, it seemed that the manic stage was in some ways the scariest. After reading this, I did feel that I gained a lot more insight into what it feels like to be bipolar, and how really difficult it is to try to cope.
Points: 290
Books: 18
Books by Goodreads authors: 1
Pages: 5109
Tasks: 15
20.8 Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder and City of Bones by Cassandra ClareI had to combine the 2 to achieve the page count (City of Bones was only 485; 15 short of the 500 page requirement...grrr!)
Totals
Points: 20
Tasks: 1
Books: 2
Pages: 901
5.1 - All About The Birds And The Bees A. Read a book with a type of bird in the title...Ex. The Swan Thieves or Alex & Me: How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence--and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process
There's an Owl in the Shower by Jean Craighead George
5.10 - "The important thing is not what they think of me, but what I think of them."
In honor of Queen Victoria, the longest reigning British Monarch, read a book written by an author who lived during her lifetime (May 24, 1819 – January 22, 1901).
Diapsalmata by Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855)
It's the first chapter of Either/Or: A Fragment of Life, published in book form as part of a mini book series.
10.3 - The Luck Of The Irish
In Honor of St. Patrick's Day (March 17) read a book with...
A.An Author by the name of Patrick, Pat, or Patricia.
Lonesome Road by Patricia Wentworth
Points: 35/490
Books: 5
Tasks: 5/57
Pages: 600
For Task 15.5IT'S A WOMAN'S WORLD, A Century of Women's Voices in Poetry by Neil Philip
And here is my (poor) attempt at Haiku
Winter snow in spring
Quiet blossoms wait for birth
Bright sunlight sparkles
I discovered that not only am I not a poet, I don't really even get poetry written by someone else. Unless it's "There was a young man from..."
Hahaha! Vicki, that's how poetry and I operate as well. ;)
Complete5 Points
5.2 Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life, Barbara Kingsolver
5.5 Metro Girl, Janet Evanovich first published in 2004
5.6 The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Haruki Murakami
5.8 Moon Called, Patricia Briggs
20 Points
20.2 The Help, Kathryn Stockett
20.3 The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Stephen Chbosky
Totals
Points: 60
Talks: 6
Books: 6
Pages: 2245
10.7-Beware the Ides of March-Read a book of True Crime: Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer by James L. SwansonTotal Points: 80
20.3 Mental disorder -Sights Unseen: A Novel
Manic-depressive (bipolar) disorder: This books shows the effect of a mother's manic-depressive disorder on her daughter and other family members. I didn't learn anything new and agree with the description of electro-convulsive therapy as a large caliber bullet plowing an unpredictable path through the brain.
500 points
5.1 - Birds and the Bees The Diving Bell and the ButterflyTask Points: 5
Total Points:30
Tasks:4
Books:4
Nicki STL
Just completed 10.2 (3/4/5) with Unwind This was ranked 4.34 when I started reading it. For those of you who have read and enjoyed Hunger Games, I highly recommend this book. It is really fascinating and sticks with that dystopian YA theme. The premise is that there has been a second civil war in the US - The Heartland War - which was between pro-choice and pro-life groups. They reach a settlement that agrees From conception - 13 y/o no child can be touched. But from 13-18, parents can basically reverse their decision and 'unwind' their children.
Unwinding is basically a really advanced organ donation program, where every single part of the person is reused, so that they can say that the person never really dies, they are just 'divided'.
That said, it isnt so conroversial or graphic that you shoudl avoid it - it is really a YA book that is highly readable and very fast-paced.
Try it if you like this kind of stuff!
I completed task #25.9 by reading Life of Pi by Yann Martel. The book was published in 2001, the year I graduated high school.
I finished 10.6 by reading Push: A Novel by Sapphire. That's the book the movie Prescious was based on.Total Points: 120
Tasks Completed: 10
Tasks In Progress: 2
Books Read: 12
Pages Read: 4814
I completed Task 30.2 by reading:Someone Named Eva (Texas Bluebonnet Award winner) and All the Broken Pieces (Texas Lonestar Award winner)
I would have loved Someone Named Eva when I was younger.
It's an interesting story of a young girl taken from her family during WW2 because of her "aryan" looks, given a new name and "trained" to be German.
As a more mature Reader, this story was okay but not great. It's written in a too young manner to be of much interest.
I do, however, highly recommend All The Broken Pieces. It's an absolutely beautiful story of coming to peace with one's past. The story of Matt, as he adjusts to his American life, while living with the fear and guilt brought on by leaving his Vietnamese family and life is poignant and touching.
The verse format brings out tears and emotions of a child adjusting after a traumatic childhood. I gave this book 5*.
25.8 Read a book in which an animal narrates and read a book that shows the relationship between people and their pets.I read The Book of Night with Moon , in which the main character and narrator, Rhiow, is a cat and her team of wizards is trying to save the Gates (portals) in New York, and I read Dog Training For Dummies .
Total points = 240
I'm taking the challenge a little differently this time. Instead of reading books for the challenge, I've decided to just read whatever I want and then see if I can fit them in somewhere. So with the end of March almost here, here goes:25.9 - I read The Hunger Games. I'm still in college (graduating in two months... EEK!) and this is definitely popular now
25.5 - I read Under the Dome. I guess you could say it's spring cleaning because I've been wanting to read it for a long time, and promptly returned it once I was finished. Glad to get that clutter out of my room. I just don't think I'm a King fan.
20.7 - I read The Child in Time. It's been on my TBR shelf for years so I felt I could "declutter" some of my shelf and get this one out of the way. In the book, the main character's daughter disappears, and he must clean out her room, memories of her, etc. My parents are moving out of my childhood home next year and I spent a lot of my spring break going through clothes, stuffed animals, books, etc to try to make a very tiny dent in all the work I'll need to do before they move.
20.3 - I read The Apothecary's Daughter. The main character's brother has some sort of learning disability from birth.
That should bring me to 90 points and Under the Dome is a big book (1000+ pages)
Finished:5.3 S.P.R.I.N.G. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfusswhich is the first of a series that I probably won't bother with unless I run out of other things to read. It's not bad, but it wasn't what I was in the mood for.
5.4 In the News The German Mujahid by Boualem Sansal.
10.4 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle C. The Marriage Ring by Cathy Maxwell. I read it and took it down to my sister last weekend where we got snowed in together. I like Cathy Maxwell's romances as they always have a nice element of humor.
10.5 Freedom of the Press My Friend the Fanatic by Sadanand Dhume. I picked this one while browsing the library shelves, not realizing it would fit one of these tasks. Pretty interesting about a part of the world I'm woefully ignorant of.
10.7 Beware the Ides of March The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: A Shocking Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective by Kate Summerscale
If some of these are duplicates I'm sorry. I managed to erase my spreadsheet and didn't have a recent back up.
5.3 S.P.R.I.N.G I read American Gods by Neil Gaiman.Not my favorite of Gaiman's, and it took a while to get through.
I completed Task 20.7 by reading Star Jumper: Journal of a Cardboard Genius which is a cute juvenile book about a kid who makes a space ship out of cardboard boxes. This was jokingly suggested to me when I said the only thing I really needed to de-clutter were all of the cardboard boxes I have in my spare room! I am thinking about making a space ship out of them now. Lol. Eventually I have to find someplace to recycle them! I feel like the recycling bins are disappearing around here.Tasks Completed: 21/57
Books Read: 30
Pages Read: 9172
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Thanks Petra, for the help! I'll try it!
25.8 - Helen's Task - Talk to the AnimalsIn honor of our animal friends, read two books (fiction or non-fiction):
A. A book narrated by or written in the voice of an animal Ex: The Art of Racing in the Rain
The Horse and his Boy by CS Lewis (2 main characters are talking horses)
AND
B. A book demonstrating the relationship between owners and pets Ex: Marley and Me or Dewey
The Cat Who Talked Turkey By Braun
25 points
25.3 - Coralie's Task - Coming Out Of Hibernation
Attend a live sporting event or musical or drama event and read a book that is somehow connected to the event. I don't care how major or minor the event is as long as it is outside your home and involves a live performance.
For example, if I attend the soccer game between Melbourne Victory (my local team) and Seong Nam (from Korea), I could read a book about soccer, with Victory in the title, set in Korea or set in the docklands of Melbourne where the game is being played.
Booth’s Sister by Jane Singer (Saw the play Stick Fly)
25 points
20.10 - Group Reads
Read One Of The Following Group Read Selections And Make At Least One Post In The Discussion Thread.
C. Favorite Author - The Handmaid's Tale
20 points
30.2 - Cheryl TX's Task - A Texas-Sized Task
A. Read one book from 2009-2010 Texas Bluebonnet Award List OR the 2010-2011 Texas Bluebonnet Award List Part 2
Paulsen, Gary. 2009. Mudshark.
B. Read one book from this year's Texas Lone Star Reading List
Clayton, Emma. The Roar.
30 points
25.5 - Leora's Task - Spring Cleaning
For this task you must read at least 850 pages from your TBR pile. You may not use any new purchases for this task!' (If you don't have enough pages in the books that you own in your TBR pile you may use library books or free ebooks).
Kissing Frogs in Cyberspace by Dianne Sweeney (Goodreads Author) (216 pages)
The Poet by Connolly (608 pages) (BIG BOOK over 500 pages)
Tsim Tsum by Sabrina Mark (Goodreads author)(80 pages)
25 points
5.7 - March is Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
To celebrate this month read a book featuring a character with mental retardation or a developmental disorder (i.e. Autism, Down Syndrome etc.), or a non-fiction book that relates to one of the disorders.
House Rules by Jodi Picoult Character has Asberger’s Syndrome (532 pages-over 500 big book)
5 points
20.4 - Always The Bridesmaid, Never The Bride - Heidi - Our Histories
On Monday 1st March I started a new job as City Archivist of Wolverhampton, England. This involves helping people research their family history and/or the history of their local area. For this task I'm hoping to inspire you to visit your local archive! Read two of the following:
A. A non-fiction book about researching family history.
B. A fictional "family saga" book.
The Magician’s Elephant by DiCamillo
C. A fictional book about your local area or region.
Split Image by Robert Parker
D. A non-fiction book about the history of your local area.
20 points
25.4 - Diane's Task - The Name Game
A. Read a book written by an author that shares your first, middle, OR last name. (My name is Diane Joyce Phillips. I might choose a book by Diane Setterfield, Joyce Carol Oates, James Joyce, or Susan Elizabeth Phillips). Spelling variations are acceptable (i.e. Dianne instead of Diane) as are name shortenings (i.e. Sue for Susan). Or
B. Read a book from an author who shares a name created with a random name generator. Go to www.kleimo.com/random/name.cfm . Select gender(s) of choice. Set obscurity factor to 3, 4, or 5 (or if you really want a challenge, try 34, 35, 43, or 45!). Pick an author who shares either a first or last name with the 3rd, 4th, or 5th generated name on your list.
Cleaving by Julia Powell
The Random Name GeneratorThe random name generator uses data from the US Census to randomly generate male and female names. Use it for screenplays, fake id's, car rentals, pick-up lines, books, prank calls, movies. Give a random name to that special someone you meet at the bar. Male Female Both How Many?1 3 5 Set obscurity factor 3
1. Leticia Trejo 2. Dorothy Mchenry 3. Julia Hook 4. Sherry Barge 5. Elizabeth Fitzgerald and
C. Read a book with a character’s name in the title (i.e. Sarah’s Key or Dear John. Not acceptable: Breaking Dawn, since there isn’t a character named Dawn in the book).
Gypsy Rizka by Lloyd Alexander (Her name is Rizka)
25 points
15.3 - At Least Once In A Lifetime
For this task read a book found on page 3, 4, or 5 of the following list: Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once. When posting this task explain why the book you read should or should not be on that list & what book you think should be at the top of the list.
Speak by Anderson
Definitely should be on the list. Statutory rape when not expressly consensual is very important for all parents, teachers, and students to discuss openly. The ramifications are huge for the victim. To Kill a Mockingbird is appropriately at the top. I also like to have everyone read Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry, because racism is alive in the US and needs to be constantly confronted. Another important book is Boy meets Boy, confronting homophobia.
15 points
15.9 - What's in a name?
In honor of Charlotte Brontë (April 21, 1816 – March 31, 1855) who wrote under the pen name Currer Bell...Read a novel published under a pseudonym or pen name. When posting this task - create and share a pen name that you might use if you were a writer. Explain why you would choose that name.
Nancy Drew book The Message in the Hollow Oak by Carolyn Keene, a pseudonym
(Wendy Beth, which is also my Facebook pseudonym. I actually like my name and I only didn’t use my last name so I wouldn’t embarrass my son)
15 points
20.9 - Luck Of The Draw - Rebecca - A Really Cheesy Task
April is National Grilled Cheese month. In honor of this unusual day, select a book that has either the word cheese or a type of cheese in the title: blue, cottage, cream, swiss, etc.
True Blue by Baldacci
20 points
535 total
So far I've finished "Socialism Is Great!": A Worker's Memoir of the New China,Night Train to Lisbon,The Butterfly Garden: Surviving Childhood on the Run with One of Americas Most Wanted, and Talk Before Sleep: A Novel. Most of them I liked, though I found the Butterfly Garden disturbing for obvious reasons. I believe the author suffered from depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Not to mention the parents! Where do I begin? Night Train to Lisbon has beautiful language and is an exhaustive search into one man's psyche (insightful). I like Talk Before Sleep, but thought it got bogged down sometimes in maudlin emotions. I know a friend dying is sad, but if felt to me like the main character would have been better off maintaining some emotional perspective. It WAS her friend dying, not her. Don't mean to sound cold, but that's just healthier. Finally, Socialism is Great is an eye-opening account of a woman growing up in China during modernization. It really brings home the differences in our cultures and our expectations. I especially loved the subtle humor and Chinese homilies. Highly recommended!
Yay! It worked! Thanks Cynthia and Petra!
Completed: 10.5 Sarah's Key by Tatiana De Rosnay. The main character is a journalist researching the Vel' d'Hiv roundup of Jewish families by the French Gov't during the German Occupation. My friend lent me this book... a very touching, sad story. 4*s!
My total - 100 Points
Birish wrote: "Completed: 10.5 Sarah's Key by Tatiana De Rosnay. The main character is a journalist researching the Vel' d'Hiv roundup of Jewish families by the French Gov't during the German Occu..."
Oops... I forgot to mention Tatiana De Rosnay is a Goodreads Author!!
25.2A Costa/ Whitbread Award winner -The Harmony Silk Factory
25.2B Second book by same author (Tash Aw) -
Map of the Invisible World
Which book did you enjoy more?
Map of the Invisibile World was more enjoyable because I cared more about the characters which were better developed, especially the women.
Will you continue to read books by this author?
Probably, depends on the book.
525 points
25.3Attend a live event and read a book somehow related to the event. I attended a genetics seminar, and I read Gene Therapy by Evelyn B. Kelly
20.5
read any book(s)from one of the NEA's booklists
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke (535 pages) is on the teachers' list
10.1
Read a book with a picture of a tree(s) on the cover
Three Willows by Ann Brashares
30.6
A. For this task you need to read a book (fiction or non-fiction) AND A book or book written by an author that the first book references.
I read Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi and Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
10.6
Read a book related to one of the films nominated for best picture
Push: A Novel by Sapphire
20.3
non-fiction book about a mental health issue/disorder
An Atlas of Depression by David S. Baldwin et al.
The mental disorder I read about was depression I learned a lot of little things; I'll share a few of them:
1. Prevalence of depression is highest in Oregon, USA (24%)
2. SSRIs do not increase the rate of suicide
3. Going off prozac has the lowest risk of withdrawal symptoms compared to other antidepressant drugs
30.0
A. Read a book first published in 2010.
Not My Daughter by Barbara Delinsky
B. Read a book (again, any genre is fine) with the prefix "re-" in the title or subtitle.
Remember Me? By Sophie Kinsella
10.9
Read a book that features Horses in the storyline
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
20.8
Blue Is For Nightmares and White Is for Magic by Laurie Faria Stolarz (584 pages total)
Total points: 425
Cynthia- I'd like to swap a couple of books around please.I'd already completed 25.5 but I'd like to swap The Chalet girl for Step on a Crack by James Patterson which has 409 pages.
Then I would like to use The Chalet Girl- by Kate Lace for 20.2 - as the main character is a chalet girl in a ski resort in France, so is a good fit for this challenge.
Many thanks
Hello!I have completed Task 30.6 - Character Reference by reading the following two books:
by Marisha Pessl and
by Emily BrontëBoth books, while very different from one another, were very good novels; I gave both 4 stars. What can I say about Wuthering Heights that hasn't already been said before? It is Gothic, dark, twisty and very, very good! It is unfortunate we don't have more writing from Emily Bronte. Special Topics in Calamity Physics has moments of darkness and twistiness and is also a first novel. Pessl plays with style and language and has points of brilliance with some of her sentences.
Special Topics... is 514 pages, so I'll claim one ticket for it. Thanks!!
# Pages Read: 3718
# of Points Accrued: 140
# of Tasks Completed: 7
# of Books Read: 11
Mod
25.4 Diane's Name Game with
Author with your name (Donna): A Year on Ladybug Farm by Donna Ball and
character name: Olive Kitteridge
10.3 St Patrick's Day with
The Cradle: A Novel by Patrick Somerville
10.10 fashion fades... "dress" with
My Mother's Wedding Dress
20.4 Heidi's histories with
A. non-fiction genealogy Finding Oprah's Roots: Finding Your Own and
D. non-fiction about your town: Florham Park, NJ
+65
total 425
I completed 30.3 Ms Anderson's Birth & Renewal task with Wench: A Novel published in 2010 and Brideshead Revisited.Wench was interesting if not enjoyable, as it was about Southern, white plantation owners that took their black slave mistresses to a vacation resort in Missouri. I wouldn't recommend the audio version, and really wasn't too amped about either book.
Total points: 210
I finished two more tasks today! For 25.3 I attended a college hockey game (go Buckeyes!) and read Franny and Zooey, which takes place the weekend of a big college football game. (connection approved by Coralie). 60 pages in, I hated the book. By the end (209 pages), I gave it four stars... there is something in there, and I am not sure what, but it has me thinking.
For task 25.4 I read Cold Spring Harbor, whose author shares my last name, for part A. Richard Yates reminds me of Richard Russo in his subject matter and style, which is a good thing. However, this book felt very stunted. For part B I read Prentice Alvin of the Alvin Maker series, it is the third book and my favorite so far. Makes me want to keep reading!!
Books Read: 12
Pages Read: 3488
Points: 160
I have now completed the following task:15.3A Peace Like a River by Leif Enger
I read it because it was a required reading for my Library Book Club but I hated the book to be honest and don't understand why it is on the list.
15.3B I think that the book that everyone should read would be the book most related to their religion. For me that would be the Bible, but I have read parts of the Torah, The Tao of Pooh, as well as some books on Buddhism, Islam, and Scientology. This is just my opinion and I realize that I may offend some people with my review and/or my comments.
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My first multi-book task completed for this challenge!25.8 - Helen's Task - Talk to the Animals
A. The Tale of Hill Top Farm by Susan Wittig Albert (Goodreads Author) - I found this book mentioned on the discussion board for this task. I doubt that I would have come across this on my own and am glad that I chose to read it. It was a quick read that kept me entertained and I plan to read others in the series.
B. A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog by Dean Koontz
Total Points: 95
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Finally finished my first task for this season's challenge. 20.10 Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Working on books for several other tasks.
Points = 20
Tasks = 1
Books = 1
Finished:15.9 - What's In A Name?
The Chocolate Cat Caper - JoAnna Carl
According to this website, http://berkleysignetmysteries.com/aut...), JoAnna Carl is a pseudonym, but does not reveal her real name.
As far as my "pen name", I really don't know, but I guess an unusual/different first name with a common last name - something people would remember = McKinley Jones (my middle name + common last name)
Total Points = 85
15.9 - What's in a name?In honor of Charlotte Brontë (April 21, 1816 – March 31, 1855) who wrote under the pen name Currer Bell...Read a novel published under a pseudonym or pen name. When posting this task - create and share a pen name that you might use if you were a writer. Explain why you would choose that name.
Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill
When I was a kid, my godmother would always use the name Alison Porter when waiting at a restaurant. I always thought it was cool that she used a different name so that would be my pen name.
Current Point Total: 45
Jessica MI
10.10 "Blue Shoe" by Anne LamottPretty good read, a little wacky, but good.
Just completed...10.2 - Three/Four/Five
July July by Tim O'brien
Average rating 3.33 when I began the book
Previously Completed Tasks
5.9 - “I think even lying on my bed I can still do something.”
Impossible by Nancy Werlin
10.5 - Freedom Of The Press
The Informers by Juan Gabriel Vasquez
30.5 - PJ Reads' Task - As Suggested By Tanja - Six Degrees of Separation
A. The Renegades by T. Jefferson Parker
B. Blue Heaven by C.J. Box
T. Jefferson Parker wrote the intro for CJ Box's short story "The Master Falconer." They also both won an Edgar Award for best novel
Total Points: 55
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 5
COMPLETED TASKS:
5.1 Birds/Bee
*Little Bee by Chris Cleave- GOODREADS AUTHOR - READ 3.22.10
RATING: 4 stars
Little Bee was an amazing character. Very compelling story!
25.7 Greek or Roman Gods
*The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan - READ 3.25.10
RATING: 4 stars
This sparked my interest in relearning some mythology. I definitely see the appeal for YA readers.
TASKS COMPLETED: 11/57
POINTS COMPLETED: 200/980
BOOKS READ: 14/73
*BOOKS READ FROM MY PERSONAL LIBRARY: 7
Tasks Completed:5.9 Which Brings Me to You: A Novel in Confessions by Steve Almond and Julianna Baggott
25.7 Goddess Boot Camp by Tera Lynn Childs
30.4 A) The Long Valley by John Steinbeck and B) Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper
Points Total= 60
Editing to update reading. This will slow down a lot now, as I'm no longer on vacation. Still slogging through The Historian.5.1 The Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd
5.2 Blue Dahlia, Nora Roberts
5.3 Hardball by Sara Paretsky
5.4 The Help by Karen Stockett (January newsletter - loved the book.)
5.5 The DaVinci Code, Dan Brown
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9 The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry
5.10
10.1
10.2
10.3 South of Broad by Pat Conroy (LOVED it)
10.4
10.5 The Last Juror, John Grisham
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
Jennifer wrote: "5.4 Goodreads NewsletterCatching Fire by Suzanne Collins
20.7 - I Like Big Books And I Cannot Lie - Potjy - Time To Declutter
#1 on my spring cleaning list is the fridge. It needs to be cleaned..."
Jennifer wrote: "5.4 Goodreads Newsletter
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
20.7 - I Like Big Books And I Cannot Lie - Potjy - Time To Declutter
#1 on my spring cleaning list is the fridge. It needs to be cleaned..."
Plant some roses. As long as you stay away from some hybrid teas, roses are the easiest, most beautiful plants to grow. Earthkind roses (http://www.chambleeroses.com/order/Ea...) are very non-fussy, easy growers. Of course, it depends on your growing zone what you should plant. If you have any questions, I would be happy to talk roses!
Finished task 20.3: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert (the author/MC suffered from depression) 4* (not 5* because although I couldn't put this book down, and found some real gems in it, sometimes I found it just too unbelievable)TOTAL POINTS = 60
20.5 NEA booklist: 500 pp -Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
Big book = 534 pp & first book of a trilogy
"Taste every word, Meggie, whispered Mo's voice inside her, savor it on your tongue. Do you taste the colors? Do you taste the wind and the night? The fear and the joy? And the love. Taste them, Meggie, and everything will come to life. ...
Ah, but do you really want some characters to come to life?
545 points
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