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message 2351: by Elizabeth (NC) (new)

Elizabeth (NC) | 184 comments Elizabeth(NC)

20.5 (librarians) Sorcery and the Single Girl This is the second a series that was good, light, fluff reading.

20.10 (group read) The Book Thief. I posted in the thread, message 36

That gives me:
Points: 255
Books Read: 21
Challenges Completed: 15
Pages Read: 7879


message 2352: by Shannon SA (new)

Shannon SA (shannonsa) SHANNON SOUTH AFRICA
RE-POST of message 2120

Task 15.9A Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist by Michael J Fox
15.9B The title of Michael J Fox's book certainly reflects what he is - in spite of his hardships dealing with Parkinson's, he has remained positive and an inspiration. I always try to look up, and although I'm not as active in helping others as MJF is, I think that this book reflects me fairly well.

Total points: 105


message 2353: by scherzo♫ (last edited Aug 11, 2010 05:41AM) (new)

scherzo♫ (pjreads) Norma wrote: "10.2 The Cat Who Talked Turkey by Lilian Jackson Braun
15.2 New York Dead by Stuart Woods
Valediction by Robert B Parker (Boston, MA)"
15.8 Dead in the Water by Stuart Woods
Dead in..."


Task 25.5 requires "C. Write a short review for each and an explanation of why you like that genre/type"

Task 30.5 requires "Include your contribution to the party in your post, and let us know what makes your recipe stand out."


message 2354: by Megan (new)

Megan Anderson (ms_anderson) | 1464 comments *dances lots*

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5.5 Dropping Names
A Separate Peace


5.6 "I Only Regret..."
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You


10.1 Stormy Weather
Diva


10.4 Roll the Dice
Tripping to Somewhere

I rolled 3-6-3; my edition of this book has 368 pages.


10.8 Under the Sea
Ella Minnow Pea

PS: Thank you everyone who read this book for this task and made me curious!


10.9 "You Cannot Open..."
The Year 1000

This is one of the best history books I've ever read. Just thought I'd share.


15.1 Wedding Bells Are Ringing
Life As We Knew It (new/blue) and Roller Skates (old/borrowed)


15.4 Learn Your Numbers
Alma Mater and Petey

Rita Mae Brown and I are both 4s. Two aspects of a 4's personality are "struggle against limits" and "service." In Petey, the titular character has cerebral palsy, but spent his entire life in asylums and homes because he was born before anyone knew what cerebral palsy was--they just thought he was an "idiot" (a medical term at the time). He struggled to speak so he could make his wishes known. Most of the other characters in the book are people who came into Petey's life and helped and served him--doctors, attendants at the facilities where he lived, and a boy who befriends him.

Total: 80 + 870 (from earlier) = 950 pts

All done! ^_^


message 2355: by Cindie (new)

Cindie | 1836 comments Ms Anderson wrote: "*dances lots*

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5.5 Dropping Names
A Separate Peace


5.6 "I Only Regret..."
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You


10.1 Stormy Weather
[book:Diva|5..."


Congrats, MS Anderson!!


message 2356: by Petra (new)

Petra Congratulations, Ms Anderson!!!!


message 2357: by scherzo♫ (new)

scherzo♫ (pjreads) Brenda wrote: "30.3 Ode to Illinois. I just finished The Emancipator's Wife by Barbara Hambly. I picked this book jsut so I could finish the task, and once again, I was treated to a great book. ..."

BRENDA WI ?


message 2358: by Jayme Pendergraft (new)

Jayme Pendergraft | 762 comments Finished the big one! My new points total should be 245.

50.1: Past/Present/Future- Read/Reading/Read
Past: The Zookeeper's Wife on several people's read list, including Lauren.
Present: My First Summer in the Sierra on Whichwaydidshego's currently reading list.
Future: Off Season on Lisa's to read list.


message 2359: by Nicki (new)

Nicki (luluminstrel) | 279 comments Ms Anderson wrote: "*dances lots*"

CONGRATULATIONS!!
Everyone who finishes these challenges is amazing :)


message 2360: by Megan (new)

Megan Anderson (ms_anderson) | 1464 comments Thanks, everyone! ^_^ I just hope I can finish the next one--I've got a massive project coming up that will be a time sinkhole until Christmas lol My best friend had BETTER love me for it!

Grats to everyone who finished before me and good luck to everyone else! There's still plenty of time left to reach your goals!


message 2361: by Tracyj (new)

Tracyj | 121 comments I'm not sure which posts of mine are before 850, so I am reposting my goodreads authors and big book. THESE HAVE ALL ALREADY BEEN POSTED AND ACCOUNTED FOR.

10.1 Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger

10.6 Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

10.10 Little Bee by Chris Cleave

20.9 The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

25.9 The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson (one of the two books I read for this challenge)

30.2 - B. The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley

All of the above were books read by Goodread Authors

One big book read:

25.9 (second book read for this challenge) Boy's Life by Robert R. McCammon 606 pages long


message 2362: by Sue (last edited Aug 11, 2010 07:52AM) (new)

Sue (suetinge) | 1579 comments Finished another one

Sue IL on the Readerboard

25.10 The Name Game

Rose's Garden by Carrie Brown

Smash Cut by Sandra Brown

**Sandra Brown is a Goodreads author**

Points this task: 25
Total Points: 375
Tasks Completed: 26
Books Read: 35
GoodReads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500+ (2), 750+ (2), 1000+ (0)


message 2363: by BZMoney (new)

BZMoney | 159 comments 10.2 - The (Blank) Who...

The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson

My Total - 200





message 2364: by Lindy-Lane (last edited Aug 11, 2010 08:33AM) (new)

Lindy-Lane (moonbacklit) | 567 comments Yahoo,I finished one!

30.4- Cheryl TX's Task - The Science of Crime
Read 2 medical/forensic thrillers/mysteries: 1 male author; 1 female author

I Read The Burning Wire: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel by Jeffrey Deaver pages 414 male author

I Read Bloodstream by Tess Gerritsen female author 324 pages

My Goal Reading Points = 100
Points for this task = 30
Total Points = 30
Tasks Completed = 1
Books Read = 2
Pages Read = 738


message 2365: by Erin (NY) (new)

Erin (NY) (erin_p) | 653 comments 30.1
My birthday is in June so my subject was South America, so I picked a topic of Eva Peron, since I have been interested in her ever since I saw the movie Evita and herd the musical...
Evita: The Real Life of Eva Peron by Nicholas Fraser

I was born on Monday, so I had to read a book in verse
Identical by Ellen Hopkins
Ellen Hopkins is a goodreads author.

Total Points: 455
Tasks Completed: 27
Tasks in Progress: 5
Books Read: 40
Pages Read: 10044
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: 3 (500+), 1 (750+), 0 (1000+)


message 2366: by Cindy AL (new)

Cindy AL (cangelmd) | 645 comments This is a repost to correct a problem. I actually think I posted this before I was ready! The correction is in 15.7 Shantaram.

10.3 Book Goodreader is currently reading: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Cheri, pg 6, by J K Rowling, 759pp, read 7/6/2010.

10.6 Discrimination: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, 369pp, read 6/27/2010.
Rebecca skloot is a Goodreads author.

As a physician, I found this book humbling. Sometimes we do the wrong thing for the right reasons. Also, we never really communicate well with patients, what we are saying and what they are hearing and understanding are two very different things. A very distrubing book for me.

15.5 Author and his/her top ten book: The City of Your Final Destination and The Towers of Trebizond by Peter Cameron and Rose Macaulay, 589pp read 6/2/2010 and 7/8/2010.
The Towers of Trebizond is a very odd book. It starts out as if it is going to be a lighthearted "Travels with My Aunt" sort of story, and morphs into a short meditation on faith, grace and guilt. I definitely see the connection with [bookThe City of your Final Destination:], both are short books that on the surface don't seem to be about anything, but are actually describing something deep.

15.6 Portugal/Portugese author OR African setting AND Second longest book of an author: Land of a Thousand Hills and Whitechapel Gods byRosamond Halsey Carr and S.M. Peters, 609pp, read 6/3/2010 and 7/7/2010.

15.7 India AND what you would change about country state city: Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts, 933pp, read 7/8/2010.
First of all, Shantaram is an amazing book - violent, tender, ugly, beautiful, so many contradictions in one book. Caution, don't read this if you have any moral quibbles about criminals and drugs, the protagonist's (and the author's life, if the cover bio means anything) life is a swamp of moral ambiguity. It will make you want to see India.
What I would change about my state - raise of the level of appreciation for education. We actually have fairly good schools, but the people don't value education, and that is ultimately at the root of many of our problems. And we need a new constitution - long story. I have been active in trying to change this situation by financially supporting local schools, volunteering at my kids' school and by supporting the efforts to have a new constitutional convention.
I'd also like to claim a long books ticket - 70 more pages and it would be 1000!

30.4 Science of crime, male and female author: Deja Dead and The Anatomy of Deception by Kathy Reichs and Lawrence Goldstone, 751pp, read 7/4/2010 and 6/3/2010.

Books read: 37/74
Tasks completed: 22/56
Points: 385/950
Pages read: 12791


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message 2367: by Norma (new)

Norma Update to post 2379

25.5
Dirt - Stone Barrington always has a way with the women, and Dirt is no exception. He finds the love of his life in Dirt. Stuart Woods has a way of making you feel you are a fly on the wall, which makes me feel like I am living the story, which is what I like about his books.
Trial By Fire - Ali Reynolds, divorced and out of work,has returned to her home town and gets involved in yet another murder. Following Ali as she solves the mystery makes me feel like I am right there with her, which is what I love about JA Jance's books.

30.5
My contribution to the party is my Chocolate Chip Coffee cake. It stands out because people think of it as being a heavy cake but the sour cream makes it very light.


message 2368: by Jill (new)

Jill | 24 comments 5.7 "I Confess That In 1901 I Said To My Brother Orville That Man Would Not Fly For Fifty Years. "
I read The Vow: The Kim and Krickitt Carpenter Story, which has a picture of a car on the front.

25.5 Share the Summer Love
My current favorite genre is romantic thrillers, so I read Return to Me by Christy Reece. I read it mainly because it is the second in a series, but it was an interesting story about human trafficking of children and it reconnected with familiar characters. I enjoyed it because it was a very fast paced story with a romance worked into the plot.
My other favorite genre (I wouldn't put it as second because they pretty much tie) is detective/mysteries. I read S is for Silence by Sue Grafton, which definitely fit the genre. I was guessing till the end about the murderer, and I really liked how she included memories from other characters.

25.10 Let's Play the Name Game
I read To Catch an Heiress by Julia Quinn (mostly because it was something the library already had!) and then I read Dog on It by Spencer Quinn (a new author for me I think I will keep up with).

Points for these tasks: 55
Total Points: 420
Tasks Completed: 25
Books Read: 36
Pages Read: 11222


message 2369: by Kiri (last edited Aug 11, 2010 11:29AM) (new)

Kiri | 94 comments 10.1 (Stormy) - Lost in Translation by Nicole Mones (1999) 391pp
          Points This Task: 10
10.2 (The/Who) - The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson (2009) 503pp
          Points This Task: 10
10.9A (Learning) - Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child (1961) 752pp
          Points This Task: 10
15.3A (Book/Blogs) - Across the Nightingale Floor (Tales of the Otori, # 1) by Lian Hearn (2002) 292pp
15.3B (Book/Blogs) - Fashionista Pirahna review here
          Points This Task: 15
20.1 (Ice Cream) - Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg (1987) 416pp
          Rule filled : Fried Ice Cream
          Points This Task: 20
20.6 (Must Read) - Gorillas in the Mist by Dian_Fossey (1983) 326pp
          Points This Task: 20

Total Points This post: 85
Total Points: 940/950
Tasks Completed: 55/56
Books Read: 81
Books by Goodreads authors: 5
Big Books: 6 (500+), 3 (750+), 1 (1000+)


message 2370: by Pinky_rocks (new)

Pinky_rocks | 68 comments pinky_rocks

5.6 I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country

For this I read The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré

25.10 Belinda's Task Let's play the name game

For A I read Heartsick by Chelsea Cain

For B I read The Accident Man: A Novel by Tom Cain

Task Points: 5 + 25
Total Points: 205
Books Read: 19
Pages Read: 8446
Tasks completed: 15





message 2371: by Raymond (new)

Raymond (byraymondarturo) | 13 comments 5.2 - Blockbuster Books
Heartsick
by Chelsea Cain
I’ve been wanting to see Eclipse. I was waiting it out till all the major TWILIGHT fans left the theaters but I waited too long so I’m waiting for it to come out on DVD. Obviously Bella is a little “Heartsick,” so I thought that this book’s title definitely made sense for this task!

COMPLETED TASKS
- 5.2
- 5.4
- 5.5
- 5.7
- 15.9

TOTAL: 35 POINTS


message 2372: by Raymond (new)

Raymond (byraymondarturo) | 13 comments 5.2 - Blockbuster Books
Heartsick
by Chelsea Cain
I’ve been wanting to see Eclipse. I was waiting it out till all the major TWILIGHT fans left the theaters but I waited too long so I’m waiting for it to come out on DVD. Obviously Bella is a little “Heartsick,” so I thought that this book’s title definitely made sense for this task!

COMPLETED TASKS
- 5.2
- 5.4
- 5.5
- 5.7
- 15.9

TOTAL: 35 POINTS


message 2373: by Angie (new)

Angie  (tikkledpink) | 37 comments 25.10 - Let's Play the Name Game
The House on Tradd Street by Karen White
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

Total Points: 120
Tasks Completed: 7
Tasks in Progress: 3
Books Read: 12


message 2374: by Wendy (new)

Wendy | 583 comments wendyma

20.4 - Always The Bridesmaid, Never The Bride - Shelley's Task - Anniversary Gift
Summer is the time for weddings, which means that it is also the time for anniversaries. Use this 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 our 9th Season so...
1st - Paper or Clocks
2nd - Cotton or China
3rd - Leather or Crystal/Glass
4th - Fruit/Flowers or Appliances
5th - Wood or Silverware
6th - Candy/Iron or Wood
7th - Wool/Copper or Desk Sets
8th - Bronze/Pottery or Linens/Lace
9th - Pottery/Willow or Leather

Then read a book with a gift that you could give for that anniversary in the title. For instance, this summer challenge is the 5th challenge that I (Shelley) am participating in, so I would read a book with a 5 year anniversary gift in the title, such A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (wood) or French Lessons: Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew (silverware).
Fifth season- French Lessons by Mayle (I gave it 5 stars!!) Silverware
20 points
860 total


message 2375: by Foxy Grandma (new)

Foxy Grandma (foxygrandma) | 1194 comments One more down - Three to go!!!!!!

20.5 LIBRARY LOVE - Real Murders by Charlaine Harris

Points: 20
Tasks: 1
Books: 1
Pages: 175

Total Points: 905
Total Tasks: 53
Total Books: 75
Total Pages: 30049


message 2376: by Amy (new)

Amy (jusamy) | 166 comments 10.1 - Stormy Weather

For this task I read Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger.

My Readerboard Name is: AMY VA


message 2377: by Usako (last edited Aug 12, 2010 07:04AM) (new)

Usako (bbmeltdown) | 1256 comments Tanja

50.1 Beth NC's Task I: Past Read (Sara <3)
Front and Center (Dairy Queen, #3) by Catherine Gilbert Murdock Front and Center by Catherine Gilbert Murdock (3 Stars)

50.1 Beth NC's Task II: Currently Reading as of a couple of days ago when I started reading... (Jenni)
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (Flavia de Luce, #1) by Alan Bradley The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley - GR AUTHOR (4 Stars)

50.1 Beth NC's Task III: Future Read or TBR (AngelaSunshine)
Dairy Queen (Dairy Queen, #1) by Catherine Gilbert Murdock Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdock (3 Stars)

Total Points: 170
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message 2378: by Lisa (new)

Lisa Hickman (lbhick) | 1531 comments Lisa MD

Completed Tasks:
30.5 Virtual Block Party
A. "Novel With Recipes"
*Rococo by Adriana Trigiani - READ 8.11.10
My Rating: ★★★★
I can't wait to try some of the recipes in this novel, especially "Our Lady of (Drown Your)Sorrows Cake With Heavenly Frosting"!

B. "Cookbook Related to Dish"
*Something Warm from the Oven: Baking Memories, Making Memories by Eileen Goudge - READ 8.6.10
My Rating: ★★★★
This cookbook has lots of yummy baked goods from author Eileen Goudge, who also uses food as the backdrop for lots of her novels.

I always bring a couple of dishes to any potluck gathering. I like to bring some type of appetizer and a baked good. One of my favorite baked goodies, which is popular with adults and children alike, is my Miniature Reese Peanut Butter Tarts. Everyone likes Reeses and these disappear quickly!



50.1 Midway Leader Task - Tarot Card
A. Past (Stephanie's Read List)
*My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands by Chelsea Handler - READ 7.31.10
My Rating: ★★★

B. Present (Marly's Currently Reading)
*What I Talk about When I Talk about Running by Haruki Murakami - READ 8.11.10
My Rating: ★★★

C. Future (Patti's TBR)
Every Last One by Anna Quindlen - READ 8.10.10
My Rating: ★★★★★





Total Tasks: 38/56
Total Points: 665/950
Total Books Read: 53/76
*Books Read I Own: 37
Big Book Ticket Claim: (✓)500+pp ( )750+pp ( )1000+pp


message 2379: by Foxy Grandma (new)

Foxy Grandma (foxygrandma) | 1194 comments Ms Anderson wrote: "*dances lots*
WAY TO GO



message 2380: by Lyn (Readinghearts) (new)

Lyn (Readinghearts) (lsmeadows) Task 20.6 - Supporting Goodreads Authors - Nicole CA's Task - List Maker
Must-Read lists abound. Let's create our own! For this task, read a book that is at least 300 pages and tell us whether it is a must-read or not and why.


The Zahir by Paulo Coelho


I would class this book as a must read, especially if you are a fan of either Paulo Coelho or The Alchemist. This book just flowed for me. It was an easy read. I enjoyed the story line and the way that the events played out in the book. The author makes several references to the philosophy that he outlined in The Alchemist. Maybe because this book seemed more like a true story, less like a myth, I found it even a little bit more enjoyable than The Alchemist. I especially liked the character of Mikhail, and reading about his life story.

Paulo Coelho is a Goodreads Author.

Total Points so far: 70


message 2381: by Erin (last edited Aug 11, 2010 04:12PM) (new)

Erin Erin B.

Task 20.1 - read a book with word from favorite ice cream flavor.

Favorite ice cream flavor: chocolate chip cookie dough

Book read: The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food
-Jennifer 8. Lee is a Goodreads author!

Total Points: 140


message 2382: by Lyn (Readinghearts) (last edited Aug 11, 2010 04:26PM) (new)

Lyn (Readinghearts) (lsmeadows) Task 25.5 - Helen's Task - Share the Summer Love

A. Historical Fiction - To Hold the Crown: The Story of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York by Jean Plaidy

B. Mystery/Thriller - Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter

C.To Hold the Crown: The Story of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York by Jean Plaidy. I love reading Historical Fiction because it allows me to see what life was like in another time and place where life was very different from what it is now. This book was a pretty good rendition of the reign of King Henry VII chronicling Henry's obsession with keeping the crown for the Tudor's and the factors in play that fueled that obsession. Additionally, there was a lot of time spent on the character of Henry VIII as a small child and youth, and Katharine of Aragon, as first Arthur's wife and then Henry VIII's betrothed. As such, the author did a good job telling the story of the beginning of the Tudor dynasty.


Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter. My second favorite genre is Mystery/Thriller. I love books with twists and turns, especially ones that surprise me. I really enjoy trying to figure out where the story is going, I have loved that ever since I read my first Agatha Christie mystery in middle school. This book was an excellent example of this genre. There was a lot of page turning action. In addition, the author used a lot of hints and clues as to where the story was going, but in the end, threw in a twist that wasn't easy to see coming. It is the first of a series and I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

Total Points so far: 95


message 2383: by Coralie (new)

Coralie 25.4 Happy birthday to me
A. Book by writer who is a cancer
The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

B. noun on page 31 - 'man'. Book with noun
Man Plus

Total points 610


message 2384: by Asho (last edited Aug 12, 2010 07:23PM) (new)

Asho | 181 comments 20.1-Sweltering Summer Days
Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics by Adam Hamilton
I read this book because my favorite ice cream flavor is Winter WHITE Chocolate

20.6-List Maker
One Season of Sunshine by Julia London
This book is 392 pages long. It was okay, but not a must-read. It was an easy read, a sweet story, and it wasn't quite a traditional romance (which was good for me, since I'm not a romance reader most of the time anyway!). Still, I can't think of anything remarkable or special about it, so it's not a must-read.

*Julia London is a GoodReads Author*


Total pages in book(s): 634

Total Challenges Completed: 5
Total Books Read: 6
Total Pages Read: 2753
Total Points: 105


message 2385: by Robin (new)

Robin (rgage) | 191 comments 20.4 The 13 Clocks The 13 Clocks by James Thurber this is my 1st challenge(paper or clocks)

20.9 The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer for the book and "The Last Station" for the film (Loved this film!)

25.4 Amsterdam Amsterdam by Ian McEwan by Ian McEwan(June 21st) On page 31 was the noun "lights" so I read Southern Lights Southern Lights A Novel by Danielle Steel by Danielle Steel

25.8 I had to read 2 books on fairy tales to get the required 400 pgs.





message 2386: by Hannah (last edited Aug 11, 2010 08:01PM) (new)

Hannah (goodquietkitty) My completed tasks:
20.3 School May be Out: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen who is listed on the St. John's College Reading List.

20.6 List Maker: The Gap into Ruin: This Day All Gods Die by Stephen R. Donaldson

I read this 5 book series at the behest of my husband, who felt it was a must-read. I don't agree. The series was really hit and miss for me. I enjoyed a few books immensely, hated one passionately, and felt indifferent about another. This specific book was the final and perhaps the best, but you have to read the other books for this to make any sense. Donaldson's concept is to combine elements of Wagner's Ring Cycle into an epic sci-fi struggle. I'm not big on opera or Norse mythology, so I think his efforts were lost on me. And despite the fact that there are several very strong female characters in the series, I must absolutely warn all readers that these books contain terrible, degrading violence against the main female character.

Total Points: 70
Total Tasks completed: 6
Goodreads authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 500+


***I've been listed on the Readerboard as Hannah PA, but I changed my GR user name to Hannah the Blonde. I'm going to post the change in the Readerboard name thread.***


message 2387: by Robin (last edited Aug 11, 2010 08:18PM) (new)

Robin (rgage) | 191 comments 25.8 Fairy Tales Sorry!! Forgot to post book titles they are: The Annointed Classic Fairy Tales and Treasury Of Fairy Tales Treasury of Fairy Tales by Geraldine McCaughrean & Sophy Williams


The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales by Maria Tatar


message 2388: by Leigh Ann (last edited Aug 12, 2010 08:52AM) (new)

Leigh Ann (leighannflyingonsilverwings) 15.10 - “Other Things May Ch ange Us, But We Start And End With Family.” - Anthony Brandt ~ Prodigal Son (Dean Koontz's Frankenstein, #1) by Dean Koontz

My son is 4 yrs old, and he is my baby. After struggling with infertility for seven years, and starting our family by adopting our oldest daughter, we ended up with a surprise, surprise pregnancy...and a son. He is wild and crazy like his daddy and looks just like his mommy. He is obsessed with dinosaurs. And nothing is a sweet as him snuggled in my arms.

Total Points: 660/950
Tasks Completed: 44
Books Read: 55/77
Books by Goodreads authors: 8
Big Books: 3 (500+), 0 (750+), 0 (1000+)


message 2389: by Bluemoon (new)

Bluemoon (bluemoon286) | 1797 comments 20.2 Before 1450 AD. I read Maid Marian by Elsa Watson. This book takes place in the 12th century and is a telling of the Robin Hood legend from Maid Marian's point of view. I liked it 4*.


20.8 Barnes and Noble Classics. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. This is my first Austen and it was good for me but not great (3*). I will give her another try at some point.


25.1 Independance Day. A. Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian. This book had an interesting story to tell but I felt the author was a little wordy (3*).
B. Cupid: A Tale of Love and Desire by Julius Lester. This was a retelling of the tale of Cupid and Psyche. It was pretty good (4*) and it has a red cover. Cupid A Tale of Love and Desire by Julius Lester



50.1 Let the Tarot Decide.

Past (Leslie) - The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister by Erica Bauermeister. I absolutly loved this book (5*). It was a great story and I highly recommend that others read it.

Present (Kristi) - Summer On Blossom Street (Blossom Street, #6) by Debbie Macomber by Debbie Macomber. This book was really good. It is a nice lazy story about the shop owners on Blossom street and their families (4*).

Future (Nicki UK) - The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen by Sarah Addison Allen. Another 5* book. I really enjoyed the story. I would like to see another book to find out what happens to everyone.



Sarah Addison Allen, Elsa Watson, Erica Bauermeister, and Chris Bojhalian are GoodReads Authors.






message 2390: by Donna Jo (new)

Donna Jo Atwood | 2412 comments Finished:

5.6 I Only Regret I Have But One Life

The Forbidden Rose by Joanna Bourne


20.7 I Like Big Books--Book from Villian's POV


A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

Grand Total 895

The Forbidden Rose is a romantic suspense about an English spy during the French Revolution; no great weight, but a fast read.
Fast is the last kind of read Clockwork Orange is. It's like reading a book in a foreign language that you are only partially fluent in. I felt the need of a glossary. I had never seen the movie and I feel no compulsion to now.


message 2391: by scherzo♫ (new)

scherzo♫ (pjreads) Tracyj wrote: "I'm not sure which posts of mine are before 850, so I am reposting my goodreads authors and big book. THESE HAVE ALL ALREADY BEEN POSTED AND ACCOUNTED FOR.

10.1 Beautiful Lies by [..."


Big Books and Goodreads Authors posted before 21 JUN 2:37pm are on Cynthia's list through post 851.


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scherzo♫ (pjreads) Cindy AL wrote: "This is a repost to correct a problem. I actually think I posted this before I was ready! The correction is in 15.7 Shantaram.

10.3 Book Goodreader is currently reading: [book:Harry Potte..."


When reposting, include only the task that needs fixning and newly completed tasks. Do not include tasks that were previously posted.


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scherzo♫ (pjreads) Norma wrote: "Update to post 2379

25.5
Dirt - Stone Barrington always has a way with the women, and Dirt is no exception. He finds the love of his life in Dirt. Stuart Woods has a way of making you feel you ..."


When reposting, you must include all requirements: the requirements that need fixing and previously posted requirements.

We do not record any data for tasks that do not meet all the requirements.

You will need to repost these tasks with ALL the required data.



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scherzo♫ (pjreads) Jill wrote: "5.7 "I Confess That In 1901 I Said To My Brother Orville That Man Would Not Fly For Fifty Years. "
I read The Vow: The Kim and Krickitt Carpenter Story, which has a picture of a car ..."


Task 25.5 requires "... and an explanation of why you like that genre/type"


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Petra Donna Jo wrote: "Fast is the last kind of read Clockwork Orange is. It's like reading a book in a foreign language that you are only partially fluent in. I felt the need of a glossary. I had never seen the movie and I feel no compulsion to now.

Donna Jo, I tried reading Clockwork Orange once and just couldn't get into it. I now have no compulsion to see the movie either.


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scherzo♫ (pjreads) Kiri wrote: "10.1 (Stormy) - Lost in Translation by Nicole Mones (1999) 391pp
          Points This Task: 10
10.2 (The/Who) - [..."


Task 15.3 requires that YOU write a review. The review at your link is by someone else.


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scherzo♫ (pjreads) Wendy wrote: "wendyma

20.4 - Always The Bridesmaid, Never The Bride - Shelley's Task - Anniversary Gift
Summer is the time for weddings, which means that it is also the time for anniversaries. Use this list of ..."


Please use links for books or use the bold code in (some html is ok) for Title & Author.


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scherzo♫ (pjreads) Beth NC(US) wrote: "One more down - Three to go!!!!!!

20.5 LIBRARY LOVE - Real Murders by Charlaine Harris

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It helps if you clarify how your book fits the task if it is not obvious.


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scherzo♫ (pjreads) Hannah wrote: "My completed tasks:
20.3 School May be Out: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen who is listed on the St. John's College Reading List.

20.6 List Maker: [book:The Gap into Ruin:..."


"***I've been listed on the Readerboard as Hannah PA, but I changed my GR user name to Hannah the Blonde. I'm going to post the change in the Readerboard name thread.***"

Name change in Last Name field is helpful (but is not the GR user name).


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Cindy AL (cangelmd) | 645 comments Cindy AL wrote: "This is a repost to correct a problem. I actually think I posted this before I was ready! The correction is in 15.7 Shantaram.

10.3 Book Goodreader is currently reading: [book:Harry Potte..."

When reposting, include only the task that needs fixning and newly completed tasks. Do not include tasks that were previously posted.


Hokay, that wasn't clear in your e-mail, but I know y'all have a lot going on..do I need to repost again without the other tasks?


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