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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2010
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Summer Challenge 2010 Completed Tasks (do NOT delete any posts in this thread)
I completed task 20.9 - Luck Of The Draw - Terri's Task - The Spirit of Independence by reading:A. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
and watching:
B. An Education (Best Foreign Film)
Total points = 70
B.Read a novel that takes place in or a non-fiction book about one of the countries that the Congo flows through...For this I read Mrs. Pollifax on Safari by Dorothy Gilman (a Goodreads Author) this takes place in Zambia.
C. Since the Congo is the second longest river in Africa - Read a book that is the second longest book written by an author of your choice.
And for the second half I read The House At Riverton by Kate Morton (Goodreads author) this was good but I did not think it as good as The Forgotten Garden.
Points this task 15
Total Points 95
Task Done 8
Pages read 3017
Books read 11
Cindie wrote: "Nicole wrote: "I just completed task 5.1 by reading Catching Fire. I am dying a thousand deaths that Mockingjay is not out until the end of August! I am 434 on the lib..."I don't have a membership. Lol. Plus I like when books appear in my mailbox!
I finished the following 4 tasks this weekend.15 Point Tasks
15.2 - Stars And Stripes Forever
The Colorado Kid by Stephen King
AND
Hell Gate by Linda Fairstein (New York)
I love this author. This is # 12 in the Alex Cooper series. Each one of the 12 deserves ★★★★★'s.
15.5 - "The Great Authors Were Great Readers, And One Way To Understand Them Is To Read The Books They Read." — Mortimer J. Adler
My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
AND
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
15.7 - "You Must Be The Change You Want To See In The World."
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
I didn't think this book deserved all the hype that it has gotten. Maybe I just didn't "get it"
One of the things I would like to see done in my area (and which I have participated in) is river cleanup. I live on the Mississippi River and it is totally disgusting the way people just dump their junk in the river. Every year there is an extreme cleanup weekend organized to help cleanup the river and the shores along the river. I hate litter! We have to appreciate and protect the earth we have because so quickly it can be taken away as the people in the oil spill area well know.
20 Point Tasks
20.4 - Always The Bridesmaid, Never The Bride - Shelley's Task - Anniversary Gift
This is my second challenge so my gift would be 2nd - Cotton or China
The Quilter's Apprentice by Jennifer Chiaverini
This task was WAY to EASY for me. As a quilter I use nothing but 100 % cotton fabric, batting and thread in my quilts. I have just recently finished 2 quilts as wedding presents.
Current Task Point Total = 65 Points
10.4 Flight to Freedom: First Person Fiction Got lock with this one 213 +/- 10 pages. This book was 21520.5 Breach of Trust I'll be reading the next one of hers!
30 pts + 110 previous = 140 total points
30.5 Virtual Block PartyThese days, I bring something cool for the hot, hot, hot summer! I love sangria! (this is a good thing to bring when I do NOT have to drive home!) If I do, I indulge my flirtation with veganism and bring quinoa with basil, olive oil and roasted pine nuts, thanks to Alicia Silverstone and the Kind Diet (which I read for the previous challenge!)
B I read Lunch in Paris
I did not think I would like this book but it was not the prissy travelogue I thought it would be. Very fun!and D Women, Food and God
I read some other Geneed Roth books in the 80's. She has not lost her verve for me. Really made me think (who knew?)Geneen Roth is a Good Reads author!
points: 30
total points: 120
tasks completed: 7
books read: 12
tasks in progress: 3
total pages: 4149
Good Reads Authors: 3
Big Books 1 (500) 0 (750) 0 (1000)
15.4 Learn Your NumbersMy Magic Number: 6, same as Haruki Murakami
I read After Dark by Murakami
and God Bless You Mr. Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut
-- #6 is an idealist and dreamer, just like Eliot Rosewater, who inherited millions and only wants to give it away and share it, much to his father's horror.
Total Points: 55
Mike in MA
Just completed task 5.6 by reading Harriet the Spy. It was one of my favorites as a child and I still enjoyed reading it!Total pages: 6436
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25.9 Swim SuitI chose the Tankini option and read The Ghosts of Ashbury High (480 p, published 2010) and Forget-Her-Notsby GoodReads author Amy Brecount White (374 pgs, published 2010) for a total of 854 pages.
Books read: 11
Pages read: 3382
Tasks complete: 9
Tasks in progress: 2
Points: 105
30.4 Cheryl TX's task - The Science of CrimeThe Cobra Event by Richard Preston
Gravity by Tess Gerritsen
Tess Gerritsen is a Goodreads author
Total points: 65
I completed 5.4. I read Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater it is the 2010 British Fantasy Award winner. I don't know a lot about awards, but I had heard interesting things about Shiver so I decided to read it for this task.Total Points: 45
20.10 Group Read"I read "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins. I am going to put my review on the thread, but I just wanted to say how much I loved this book!
Books read: 11
Pages read: 3869
Tasks complete: 5
Tasks in progress: 6
Points: 50
Task 15.4 - Learn Your NumbersI am a #1. Elizabeth Moon is also a 1 so I read The Speed of Dark
The characteristics of #1 are: Initiating action, pioneering, leading, independent, attaining, individual. For this part I read The God Engines by John Scalzi. He is a Goodreads author.
Captain Tephe has these same qualities as the captain of his vessel and also being a spiritual leader (of sorts). Yet he is also independent in his view of the the events going on. He initiates action frequently during the book. I think he fits this description perfectly.
Points for this task: 15
Total Points: 30 / 950
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 5
Books by Goodreads authors: 3
Big Books: 0 (500+), 0 (750+), 0 (1000+)
25.9 A. Tank Suit: Read 1 book of at least 850 pages. Die Arena - Stephen King (1276 pages)
Task Points: 25
Total Points: 60
Books Read: 4
Pages Read: 2553
Tasks Completed: 3
25.9: Swimsuit Edition Tankini Lover Revealed (455 pages) and Lover Unbound (528 pages) by J.R. Ward.
Task Points: 25
Total Points: 105
Pages: 983
Tasks Completed: 7
Books Read: 10
Total Pages Read: 2758
Books by Goodreads authors: 0
Big Books: 1(500+), 0(750+), 0(1000+)
For 20.7 - I Like Big Books And I Cannot Lie - Dionisia's Task - For Those We Love To Hate, I just finished Wicked by Gregory Maguire. Books read: 2
Challenges accomplished: 2/58
Points : 30
Just completed task 20.6. I read Under the Banner of Heaven (365 pgs) by Jon Krakauer.For me, I don't know if I'd put this book on a "must read" list...maybe a "really should read" list. It's a story about a double murder committed by two fundamentalist Mormons. The book mixes the story of the crime with a pretty detailed history of Mormonism. It's a very interesting and compelling story, and Kraukauer paints a vivid picture of how fundamentalist beliefs contributed to the crime. So maybe it's a must read for anyone who is interested in true crime/history/religion combinations.
total points: 60
Completed 10.1 Stormy WeatherRead Lisa See's Snow Flower and the Secret Fan.
*Lisa See is a Goodreads author*
Total points: 150
Three more tasks completed10 Point Tasks
10.5 - If You Can't Go To The Beach...Bring The Beach To You
Wildwater Walking Club by Claire Cook
Goodreads authorThis is the closest I'll come to a beach until October :(
15 Point Tasks
15.1 - Wedding Bells Are Ringing
For Old and Blue I read
Rebecca by Daphne du MaurierRebecca is one of my all time favorite books. I read this for the first time at probably 12 years old and have re-read it at least twice since. Definitely a ★★★★★ book.
For New and Borrowed I read The Summer Hideaway (Lakeshore Chronicles, # 7) by Susan Wiggs Goodreads author
This was a nice 2010 romance and reconciliation novel that I borrowed from the library (as I do all my books). I had not read any Susan Wiggs before but will seek out more books by this author.
Current Completed Tasks = 25 Points
Goodreads Authors X 2
5.4 - Lesser Known Awards: Hate List, Jennifer Brown* (The White Raven Awards)Points Claimed in this Post: 5
Total Points Claimed: 35
Total GoodReads Authors: 2
Got a couple more done! Yay!5.1: Heat Wave- Blaze: A Novel by Stephen King
and
5.2: Blockbuster Books- The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
Total Points: 10
Completed Total: 35
5.7 - Emily Davis by Miss Read. However I am having a hard time finding the right image of the hardcover that I read from the library. My copy has a young man on a horse drawn wagon stopping by a young woman with a bicycle. Found the cover 
Miss Read books are so entertaining and nice reads.
20.5 Amber GA Library Love Task - Real Murders where the main character, Aurora Teagarden, is a librarian. Good book - 4 Stars
I finished task 15.3 by reading The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray. It was reviewed on this blog: http://www.foreveryalit.com. Here is the link to the review.I liked this book a lot! I actually liked the whole series but this book in particular. All teh more obvious conflicts are concluded by the time this book starts and in this book the anlikely characters become antagonists and that keeps readers on their toes! Plus a hot boy! It did start of kind of repetitive and slow, but then picks up in the second half and is great from then on!
This book is also over 750 pages.
Total Points: 145
Tasks Completed: 11
Tasks in Progress: 4
Books Read: 14
Pages Read: 3263
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 2 (500+), 1 (750+), 0 (1000+)
Finished Task #25.1 - Independence Day by reading:A. Night Game by Christine Feehan -- the main character is part of a Special Forces paranormal squad
AND
B. A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris for a blue cover
Points for this task: 25
Total Points: 110
Tasks Completed: 7/56
Tasks in Progress: 25.9, 30.1, 30.3, 30.5
Books Read: 12
Books by Goodreads authors: 2 (Sarah Addison Allen, Kathryn Stockett)
Big Books: 0 (500+), 0 (750+), 0 (1000+)
Completed 20.6 - List maker:For my must read book, I chose The Hobbit: or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien. Why I chose a fantasy classic relates to a conversation I had with my 19 year old son this weekend about classics and genre fiction that transcends its genre. I was trying to explain my passion for many of the ‘classics’ and why I loved them. To me, a classic is not some book that scholarly, old, white men decided upon but rather a book that captures its audience. So many of the great classics are fantastic stories with real people, whose emotions, loves, dreams, fears and family relationships might reflect their culture and time period but are also above it and can easily relate to a modern reader. One of my most beloved books which I have both read and listened to 3 times is The Iliad, and my favorite scene in that story, and perhaps in all literature, is when Andromache was tearfully pleading with her husband Hector to not go fight and make a widow of her. After defending his actions he reached out to hold his baby son who cowered, fearful of his father. Both parents laughed and Hector then took off his huge helmet which was the cause of his son’s fear and the baby then went welcomingly to his father who “took up his son and kissed him, dandled him in his arms.” Though written almost three thousand years ago, how can anyone not relate to the emotions of these characters? We read of Elizabeth Bennet’s embarrassment of her mother’s actions, Jane Eyre’s heartbreak on her wedding day, Dr. Frankenstein’s fear and horror of his creation and even the greed of power from Orwell’s pigs. These stories are classics because they are stories, wonderful stories that are interesting, exciting and full of characters that are timeless. This is why they remain in publication and popularity after many years. Not every ‘classic’ will appeal to every person, and many are unreadable tomes, but so many more endure and this is why I believe in the reading and exploration of these stories and this is what I wanted to try to teach my son.
Next we were talking about genre literature but with both books and movies that transcends their particular genre. This whole conversation about books began in the car when I was going to listen to another one of my favorite novels, The Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad. I was trying to introduce the story to my son who had heard of the book but never read it. He also, as I found out, had never seen Apocalypse Now although he has always wanted to and was intrigued to find out that it was based on a book set in an entirely different time period. Some genre books and movies transcend their genre and create a crossover that lets someone who might avoid horror actually enjoy reading say Frankenstein or watching The Shining. I am not an expert in genre fiction. I tend to read just about anything well written. I also avoid following trends. This is why I did not read Tolkien or other authors like Douglas Adams, Anne Rice until I was an adult, far later than any of my peers and friends were reading them. I am still the same way. I will never buy a new hardback, not necessarily because of the price and not because I am not looking forward to the book, but I guess it is more of an independence and desire to read, watch and do things on my own time, not some marketer’s schedule. There is nothing that can turn me off a desire to read a book now then it being on the bestseller list. To complicate or simplify this feeling (not sure which), I majored in marketing and work in that field! But, I come to many of those books, shows, movies, etc. later once the hype is mostly passed and sometimes find the hype was justified, and that is ok. But, by this time, I can judge how much I enjoyed or disliked the book, show, movie, etc. on my own terms without some of the pressure.
So, I first read and listened to Tolkien about 10-12 years ago, before the movies came out and found I loved the books for the stories and the characters. I read some fantasy when younger, particularly loving the Xanth series by Piers Anthony, but not much for some time other then the books I read to my son when he was younger. The Hobbit, as everyone probably knows, would I guess be described as the prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. It is a charming story, comedic, sometimes dark, and full of fascinating creatures and characters. I am not a great reviewer and do not feel I can do justice to a book that many will already be familiar with. But, I would put this on any must read list even if you abhor fantasy. This is a fantasy classic, but completely transcends any attempt to classify it solely in the fantasy genre. I am also looking forward to when the 2 movies based on the book come out in the next 2-3 years!
Sorry for the length of this post!
Points for above tasks: 20
Tasks completed: 4
Points completed: 70
Books read: 4
Books by Goodreads authors: 1
25.6 - Ashley FL'S Task - "Summer Lovin""Everyone has songs that make them think of summer. Pick one of your favorite summer songs and read a book related to it. It can be related in one of the following ways:
A. Singer or songwriter or member of the band wrote the book.
Pretty much all Jimmy Buffett songs remind me of summer, but especially Margaritaville. For this task I read Jimmy Buffett's autobiography.
A Pirate Looks at Fifty by Jimmy Buffett
TOTAL POINTS = 35
5.1 Heat Wave: Read a book with Hot, Hotter, Heat...Heat Seeker by Lora Leigh June 15
5.3 S.U.M.M.E.R: Read a book written by author with sequential initials:
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
5.5 Dropping Names: Read author not previously read from list of authors read in spring challenge:
Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella June 16
5.6 Read a book with a main character who is a spy/espionage involved:
To Wed a Scandalous Spy by Celeste Bradley June 21
15.3 Books and Blogs: Read a book featured on book/reading-related blog. Include a link to the blog and a review of the book.
The Convenient Marriage by Georgette Heyer June 18
Here's the link to the blog: the burton review
My review
And here's a shorter version in case the link doesn't work:
It's a light-hearted Georgian romp about a very immature young lady who convinces a very rich Earl that he should offer for her instead of for her beautiful older sister; she's actually doing this out of love of her sister, who loves an army captain but was going to Sacrifice herself in a Marriage of Convenience to get the family out of the mess their brother created with his gambling.
Total Pages = 3,443
Tasks Completed = 12
Total Points = 105
30.3 - Sheila's Task - An Ode To Illinois -- Lincoln Legends: Myths, Hoaxes, and Confabulations Associated With Our Greatest President by Edward Steers Jr. and Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath a police procedural that takes place in Chicago.
Books Read: 11
Pages Read: 3301
Tasks Completed: 7
Tasks in Progress: 2
Total points: 150
10.6 - The Lotus Eaters - Tatjana SoliI just joined the group, but I finished this book about a week ago and think it fits well into this particular task.
Happy to get my first ten points!
Just completed task 10.4. I rolled a 224, so I read Shakespeare's Landlord which is 216 pages. I really like Lily Bard and will probably add this to my long list of series I need to finish reading.Total pages: 6652
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Welcome to the challenge Kelly. Being able to fit books that you already want to read into the tasks is half the fun. I'm glad you joined us.
Hello!I have completed Task 25.1 - (Valorie's)Independence Day.
a)
by Karl Marlantes features Marine Lieutenant Waino Mellas and his company during several missions in 1969. Mellas is a Princeton educated Reservist who proves to be effective in unimaginable situations and philosophical during down time. 3 Stars.Matterhorn is 600 pages; I would like to claim 1 big book ticket.
b)
(blue cover) by Brunonia Barry. I found this book to be middle of the road - good character development and some interesting premises but too much relied upon coincidence. The main character also had way too many personal tragedies to be believable. 2 Stars.Total Points Accrued: 100
Total Pages Read: 2926
Total Books Read: 7
Total Tasks Completed: 6
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
10.2 Read a book whose title follows this formula: The (noun) Who (...).I read The Girl Who Chased the Moon , which I thoroughly enjoyed. Sarah Addison Allen is a Goodreads author, so I'd like to claim a ticket.
10.6 Read a book in which someone faces discrimination.
I read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix , which I also thoroughly enjoyed--for the fifth time or so. =) This book is over 750 pages, so I'd like to claim a big books ticket.
15.3 Read a book that has been featured on your favorite blog and post a review.
I read The Dogs of Babel , which was reviewed here on literatehousewife.com.
I selected this book for my book club discussion earlier this month, and all of us were pretty disappointed. The Dogs of Babel is about a man whose wife has died after a fall from an apple tree in their yard. The police say she fell on accident, but her husband wonders if she actually committed suicide. You see, he's finding some inconsistencies around the house that suggest she knew what was going to happen to her that day. The husband, as narrator, takes us through his life since he met Lexy, his wife. She's the epitome of manic-depressive, at times so utterly full of life that no one can keep up with her, and at other times so down in the dumps that you wonder how she managed to make it this long without committing suicide.
While trying to puzzle out what he comes to see as Lexy's "clues" for him, Paul looks to their dog, Lorelei, the only witness to Lexy's fall. The book takes a strange turn when Paul becomes determined to teach Lorelai how to speak so that she can tell him what happened that day. Paul falls in with a really wrong gang of rebels who do unspeakable things to dogs in an effort to make them speak; this part of the story alone made me wish I had never picked up this book. Anyway, the novel's characters aren't very relatable, and everything is quite high drama. I wasn't impressed.
Summary:
Total points = 35
Goodreads author = 1
Big book = 1
Gee, reading does pay. I just won the weekly drawing at my local library for their summer reading program. The book I won it with was one I read for the Summer Seasonal Challenge. Woohoo, I should go out and buy that lottery ticket now!
Couple more additions. Yeah!20.7 Villain's point of view: I read Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay. Actually, I listened to the audiobook version. Very well done, but I can't say that I liked the ending much.
20.9 Independant Spirit: I read Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins and watched (500) Days of Summer. Loved the book - the movie gave me a headache... but was interesting in an experimental film sort of way.
15.7 Honoring Ghandi's first act of civil disobedience
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
Like Linda, I'd like to see more listening in political discussions with less hate and prejudice. I vote for people who listen and care about people plus I try to understand other people's views and positions.
625 points
20.10 - Group ReadsRead One Of The Following Group Read Selections And Make At Least One Post In The Discussion Thread.
A. Books About Books - The Book Thief
B. Sci-Fi/Fantasy - The Hunger Games
C. Mystery - The ABC Murders
Current Point Total: 40
Jessica MI
Task 5.2--Blockbuster BooksI read Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia by Elizabeth Gilbert.
5 points
Total points: 80
Completed Tasks:5.9 I read The Short Second life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer - 5 points http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/79...
10.4 Roll 2,4,5/ I read Deadly Little Secrets (252 pages)-10 points
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28...
Total Points: 15 points
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Task 15.7--Be the ChangePart A--I read Sold, a heartbreaking story of a young girl from Nepal who is sold into prostitution at the age of 13.
Part B--I would like to see more of a "community service" movement. There are a few key goups that do it, but I think it needs to be more widespread...especially to teach our youth what it means to be a good citizen.
15 points
Total points: 95
20.7 - Book from villian's point of view - Artemis FowlTask Points: 20
Total Points:70
Tasks:8
Books:8
Nicki - STL
30.1 - Ms Anderson's Task - Birthdays and BirthmonthsBody art for July - Customizing the Body: The Art and Culture of Tattooing by Clinton Sanders
Alternate history for Tuesday - Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card
Tasks Completed - 7
Books Read - 9
Pages Read - 2053
Total Points - 100
10.3 Same Place, Same Time...Same Books: The Bright Forever +1025.7 "Wendy's Task - I'm Passionate About...:
A. A non-fiction book about a subject that you are passionate about. My Life in France AND
B. A fictional book that includes your passion in the title. Fudge Cupcake Murder
My passion is baking cupcakes, cakes and cookies. +25
Points: 35
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Total Points: 110
Completed Tasks: 8
COMPLETED TASKS:
10.2 The (Fill In The Blank) Who...
The Girl Who Fell From the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow GOODREADS AUTHOR - READ 6.21.10
My Rating: ★★★★
15.2 Stars And Stripes Forever
A. Stars (State in Title)
Florida Roadkill by Tim Dorsey - READ 6.18.10
My Rating: ★★
B. Stripes (original 13 colony setting)- "North Carolina & Virginia"
*The Secret Life Of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain GOODREADS AUTHOR /BIG BOOK TICKET (528pp) - READ 6.1.10
My Rating: ★★★★
20.7 Villain's P.O.V.
Darkly Dreaming Dexter Jeff Lindsay - READ 6.20.10
My Rating: ★★★★
25.1 Independence Day
A. Military Character
*Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson GOODREADS AUTHOR - READ 6.19.10
My Rating: ★★★★★
B. Red, White or Blue Cover - "blue"
*The Map of True Places by Brunonia Barry - READ 6.14.10
My Rating: ★★★★★
Total Tasks: 9/56
Total Points: 125/950
Total Books Read: 12/76
*Books Read I Own: 6
Big Book Ticket Claim: (✓)500pp ( )750pp ( )1000pp
Woo Hoo! A couple more under my belt.For 10.5 (Bring the Beach to You)
and
for 15.10 The Heretic's Daughter
Part B: To make this easy, I'll tell something I like about my daughter. She is 8, but she tries so hard to help everyone around her. Plus, she loves to read!
And for 10.9 (You can't open a book without learning)
Soft-Spoken Parenting: 50 Ways to Not Lose Your Temper With Your Kids
Time to claim 2 more tasks!
10.7 - I Think We Can Handle The Truth
July 7th is Tell The Truth Day - In honor of this event read a book of non-fiction written by an author who also writes fiction. The author: Michael Downing
I read:
Non-fiction:
Spring Forward: The Annual Madness of Daylight Saving Time (Paperback, 224 pages) Very interesting. Michael Downing researched Daylight Savings Time and separates “what everyone knows” from “what actually happened”, and he presents the information in a lively manner.
Here is one of his Fiction novels:Perfect Agreement
20.4 - Always The Bridesmaid, Never The Bride - Shelley's Task - Anniversary Gift
Use the list of anniversary gifts to find the traditional or modern gift that corresponds to the number of seasonal challenges that you have participated in (including this summer challenge).
This is my fourth season, so:
4th - Fruit/Flowers or Appliances
I read: Sunflowers (2009) by Sheramy Bundrick (Goodreads Author) (Paperback, 394 pages) the gift being sunflowers :0) (Thanks Donna Jo for posting “…in the Language of Flowers a gift of sunflowers means loyalty or wishes…” ) 5*
30 + 10 + 20 = 60
Tasks Completed: 5
Points for this task: 10 + 20 = 30
Points thus far: 60/950
Books read: 5
Pages Read: 1510
Books by Goodreads authors: 1
(Goodreads Author) Sheramy Bundrick (20.4)
Read but not claimed: 6
(Parts of the following 2-book tasks: 15.4, 25.1B, 25.2, 25.10B, 30.1B, 30.2A)
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