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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2010
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Summer Challenge 2010 Completed Tasks (do NOT delete any posts in this thread)
Nicki - make you list when you like the genre and a brief review of the book as well as how the character is 15.4 shows the same qualities as the characteristicNicki wrote: "15.4 - Numerology - author with same number - 11 - JK Rowling - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and book that displays characteristic - mine is dreamer and i read [book:Wake|1661..."
wendyma20.8 - Happy Birthday To You - Rhiannon's Task (July 21st) - B&N Classics
For this task you need to read a book off the Barnes and Noble classic list. Classics
Souls of Black Folk by DuBois
20 points
905 total
Emily IN50.1 - Beth NC's Task
Past - 2nd Chance from Belinda Brown's list. Andrew Gross co-authored and is a Goodreads author. Since this is my first challenge, I'm not sure if that counts or not.
Current - Hope Was Here from Karen GHHS's list.
Future - I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You also from Karen GHHS's list.
Points: 50
Total Points: 645
Tasks Completed: 36
Books Read: 52
Pages: 15,167
Good Reads Authors: 9
Big Books: 1 (500) 0 (750) 0 (1000)
Lisa MDCOMPLETED TASKS:
25.9 Swim Suit Edition - Tankini (850 pp - published last 5 yrs)
A. *Outside the Ordinary World by Dori Ostermiller GOODREADS AUTHOR (400 pp) - READ 8.13.10
My Rating: ★★★★
B. *The Secret Life Of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain (528pp) GOODREADS AUTHOR- READ 6.1.10
My Rating: ★★★★
Total Tasks: 39/56
Total Points: 690/950
Total Books Read: 55/76
*Books Read I Own: 39
Big Book Ticket Claim: (✓)500+pp ( )750+pp ( )1000+pp
Rebecca MA30.4 - Cheryl TX's Task - The Science Of Crime
For my female author, I read Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs
For my male author, I read Abduction by Robin Cook
New points: 30
Total points: 225
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 16
15.2 - Stars And Stripes Forever ~ California Chances AND Nights in Rodanthe which took place in NC25.9 - Donna Jo's Task - It's Time For The Swim Suit Edition. ~ I chose option C. and read Kissing Sin(355 pages) AND Tempting Evil(371 pages) AND Dangerous Games(384 pages)
Total Points: 715/950
Tasks Completed: 47
Books Read: 62/77
Books by Goodreads authors: 8
Big Books: 4 (500+), 0 (750+), 0 (1000+)
DeeDee
25.8 - Sandy's Task - Once Upon A Time…
The Sleeping Beauty by Mercedes Lackey (Five Hundred Kingdoms, #5) (Hardcover, 336 pages)
Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow by Jessica Day George (Hardcover, 336 pages)
336 + 336 = 672 pages
Task:
read one or more books (totaling at least 400 pages) of fairy tales, books based on traditional fairy tales
I read:
The Sleeping Beauty which was based on Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and a Norse tale. It's the fifth of a series and has the feel of "hey! I'm telling the same story AGAIN! whoo-hoo!" Still an entertaining story. 4 stars
and
Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow which was based on a Norwegian fairy story "East of the Wind, North of the Moon" (YA) book, 3 stars
Jessica Day George is a (Goodreads Author)
320 + 25 = 345
Tasks Completed: 21
Points for this task: 25
Points thus far: 345/950
Books read: 28
Pages Read: 8058 + 672 = 8730
Read but not claimed: 7
Books by Goodreads authors: 3
(Goodreads Author) Laurie Viera Rigler(10.10)
(Goodreads Author) Sheramy Bundrick(20.4)
(Goodreads Author) Jessica Day George (25.8)
Big Books:
500+
Year's Best SF 15 by David G. Hartwell (Editor), Kathryn Cramer (Editor) (Mass Market Paperback, 512 pages) (5.7)
5.3 - S.U.M.M.E.R I read Lights Out by R. L. Stine (he was approved in the task thread).
10.2 - "The (Fill In The Blank) Who..."
I read The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
10.4 - Roll The Dice...
I rolled a 112 so I read The Tales of Beedle the Bard which was 105 pages long.
20.8 - B&N Classics
I read The Waste Land and Other Poems by T. S. Eliot which was on the list.
25.3 Virtual Foreign Vacation
For part A I read Unbelievable by Sara Shepard. It takes place in America, a country I'd like to visit.
AND
For part B I read Battle Royale which was original written in Japanese.
25.10 Let's Play The Name Game
For part A I read Blood Mask by Lauren Kelly which was 252 pages.
AND
For part B I read Death Wore White by Jim Kelly.
Total Points: 615
10.1 Stormy WeatherTongue in Cheek by Fiona Walker
This really was pretty awful chick-lit and far too long at almost 700 pages. But I picked it up very cheap and now it's read and can go straight to the charity shop!
Total points: 290
Big Book tickets: 1 (500+)
Goodread authors: 1 (Sarah Addison Allen)
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 25
Pages read: 10182
Leslie NJ10.7 I think we can handle the truth: read Making Toast: A Family Story by Roger Rosenblatt
25.2 Q & A: I read Why and Because: Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher and Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
Total Points: 230/950
wendyma20.3 - Best Review Contest - Amanda VA's Task - School May Be Out
School may be out, but that doesn't mean we all have to read fluff all summer! Do some serious reading and select and complete one of the following options...
A.Read a Victorian Novel, which is one published during the reign of Queen Victoria of England, which was from 1837 to 1901 (EXAMPLE: North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell or Bleak House by Charles Dickens)
OR
B.Read at least 350 pages of works by any of the authors from the St. John's College Reading List, from any year. Note that you don't have to read the exact work on the list, and you don't have to read all 350 pages from the same author. You can find the list here:
St. John's Reading List
I read--Middlemarch by Elliot
20 points
925 total
10.5 Beach scene
by Brunonia Barry. Scene shows woman standing on the beach in MA looking out at the water.20.2 Before 1450
Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin. Set in the 12th century.
50.1 - past/present/future
READ - from Sandy's list, Annie's Ghosts: A Journey Into a Family Secret by Steve Luxenberg ** GOODREADS AUTHOR**
READING - from Sandy's currently reading list as of July 31 when I chose it, Out by Natsuo Kirino from Sandy's list
TBR - from Sandy's TBR list,
A Night Too Dark: A Kate Shugak Novel by Dana Stabenow ** GOODREADS AUTHOR **
Total Points: 315
(235 previous + 80 new = 315)
Jen UT25.5 A. Science Fiction: Among the Barons by Margaret Peterson Haddix 208 pages
B. Fantasy: Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star by Brandon Mull 456 pages
C. I really enjoyed this book in the series. It was full of lots of twists and turns and I really love where the story is going. I love science fiction because I love seeing our world in a new, interesting way.
This book was a lot better than I thought it was going to be. This book had me on the edge of my seat and for most of it, I couldn't put it down. I love fantasy because I love being able to read about things that couldn't happen in everyday life. It takes me to a whole other world, which is fascinating.
Total Points: 65
Julia OH25.10 The Name Game
Book 1: Promise Me Tonight: A Weston Novel - Sara Lindsey ( A Goodreads Author)
Book 2: Angel - Johanna Lindsey
Totals
Old Points:210
New Points: 235
Goodreads Authors: 5
30.3 - Sheila's Task - An Ode To IllinoisAbraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith
and
Sula by Toni Morrison (Oprah Book Club, April 2002)
BJ Rose3 new tasks:
#10.10 - Great Minds Think Alike
I gave 5* to Married By Morning and so did Linda Kage, so from her 5* list I read A Lady's Guide to Improper Behavior by Suzanne Enoch Aug 14
#15.9 - A book that reflects who you think you are:
A. I see myself as an optimist who hopes for/dreams of the positive things that can be achieved, so I read Once a Dreamer by Candice Hern Aug 13
B. The main character is a romantic & an optimist who prefers to look for the good in people, who thinks that people should hope and dream and reach for the stars, AND believes that education can help you achieve your dreams.
#20.2 - Kiri's Task: a book written/or takes place before 1450 A.D.
Beowulf Aug 12
Total Points = 650
Total Pages = 18,471
Tasks Completed = 44
Emily IN30.2 - PJ Read's Task
A. Charlotte's Web I recommended the book to my friends son.
AND
B. The Phantom Tollbooth I also recommended this book. It was really good!
Points: 30
Total Points: 675
Tasks Completed: 37
Books Read: 54
Pages: 15,606
Good Reads Authors: 9
Big Books: 1 (500) 0 (750) 0 (1000)
25.5 - Helen's Task - Share the Summer Love ~ My favorite genre is Paranormal Romance, so I readEmbraced By Darkness. I love PR becasue it's a totally different world and you can lose yourself in your book. I love the Riley Jensen series by Keri Arthur because Riley is such a strong female.
My other favorite genre is Mystery, so I read The Girl Who Played with Fire. I love the thrill of the chase and wondering how the book is going to end and "who done it". This series is really good, and again has a very strong female protagonist, which I love.
** I'd like to claim a 750+ BBT for The Girl Who Played with Fire. The copy I have has 756 pages, although the GR link is not showing that many.
Total Points: 740/950
Tasks Completed: 48
Books Read: 64/77
Books by Goodreads authors: 8
Big Books: 4 (500+), 1 (750+), 0 (1000+)
Whoo Hoo!! I might just finish this challenge!! Although my poor hubby might have to wear dirty clothes for the next two weeks...
10.10 - Great Minds Think AlikeFor this task we will find out if this saying is true when in comes to reading preferences. Go to the individual page for the last book you gave a 5 star rating to (i.e. if the last book you rated 5 stars was The Help by Kathryn Stockett you would go to this page The Help). Scroll down to the section for other reviews and click on the link for 5 stars...then click on the link to organize the list by date. Once you do that you will need to click on page 6,7, or 8 (if the book you use does not have that many pages of 5 stars use page 1-3) and select a person. Visit that persons profile and select another book (one that you haven't read before) that they gave 5 stars to and that will be the book you need to read for this challenge task.
The last book I gave 5* , before the challenge started, was Rebel Angels. Eva was the 1st person on page 7 so I picked her. She also gave 5* to Uglies, so that is what I picked
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld read 8-14-10
Points- 215
#books read- 27
#challenges completed- 14
I just finished 15.3 Books and Blogs
I read Kunsten at dø by Anna Grue
The blog link: http://bogsider.blogspot.com/2009/09/...
Brief review: The book is the third in a series, where I haven't read the first two (I won this book in a book contest), but I could still manage read this book independently. There are a LOT of Scandinavian female crime authors popping up in these years, but Anna Grue is definitely one of the better. The book revolves around a reality show called "The Murderer Hunt" where 8 celebrities are isolated on an island - with cameras etc. Each week the tv-viewers vote someone off the show - this person is then to be "murdered" and the show revolves around detective trying to solve the mystery. Of course the plot takes a turn - not entirely unexpected but still managed to keep me interested and entertained.
Total points: 35
I completed Task 20.6 (List Maker; min. 300 pgs) by reading Between, Georgia by Joshilyn Jackson (320 pgs).I think it's a Must Read for light, entertaining summer reading.
This is an enjoyable story of the past meeting the present and coming to terms with everything & deciding on what's important in one's life.
This story could have been a bit shorter; it did drag a bit in the middle, but despite that I enjoyed this book and it's zany characters.
Carly50.1 - Beth NC's Task
Past - I read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling. This was on my friend Renee Yesso's list.
Current - I read Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis. This was on my friend Luci's list. She was reading it when I started it, but she finished it before I did.
Future - I read The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. This is on my friend Luci's list.
Points This Task: 50
Total Points: 105
Tasks Completed: 6
Tasks in Progress: 2
Books Read: 10
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Pages Read: 3100
15 POINT TASK15.1 - Wedding Bells Are Ringing
A. OLD/BLUE - Old New York, Edith Wharton (c1924).
B. NEW/BORROWED - Lucky Jim, Kingsley Amis.
20 POINT 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 Song of the Lark, Willa Cather (424 pp).
I can't say that I think this particular Cather is a must-read. I've enjoyed everything I've written by her, and while Lark starts out powerfully, I felt that somewhere around the halfway point the story and writing both fell off. Cather was great at writing very detailed descriptions of character's mannerisms and non-verbal dialogue, but as the protagonist here got older it seemed Cather's descriptions began to pale in comparison. Not a must-read when compared to other Cather titles, but an okay read nonetheless.
TOTAL POINTS: 250/950.
Kristen H. (GA)20.1 - Most Improved Player - Deirdre's Task - Sweltering Summer Days (favorite ice cream): Peach Cobbler Murder by Joanne Fluke. My favorite ice cream treat is peach ice cream in a cone! +20
Points: 20
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Total Points: 260
Completed Tasks: 18
Sara E. - Another completed task! I know I won't be finishing, but I am enjoying this very much.
30.2
For the first part of the task, I read Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace, and I recommended the book to one of my favorite kids that comes into the library. (I am a librarian, and though I usually work with teens, I also cover the children's desk). 144 pages.
For the second part of the task, I read The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley. The narrator is an eleven year old girl named Flavia De Luce. Can I say that this was incredible and I loved it. 384 pages.
Previous score: 295
Current score: 325
30.2
For the first part of the task, I read Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace, and I recommended the book to one of my favorite kids that comes into the library. (I am a librarian, and though I usually work with teens, I also cover the children's desk). 144 pages.
For the second part of the task, I read The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley. The narrator is an eleven year old girl named Flavia De Luce. Can I say that this was incredible and I loved it. 384 pages.
Previous score: 295
Current score: 325
Kandie This is a repost because I linked to the wrong edition in my previous post.
20.8 I read The Waste Land and Other Poems by T. S. Eliot.
Total Points: 615.
Leslie NJ50.1 - Beth NC's Task From friends lists:
Read (past):Y: The Last Man Vol. 4: Safeword by Brian K. Vaughan (Mike)
Currently Reading (present): Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater (Connie)
To-Read (future): The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson (Karen GHHS)
**Maggie Stiefvater and Jandy Nelson are Goodreads Authors
Total Points: 280/950
Stephanie Anne 5.3 Summer Initials (E.R. for Ellen Raskin The Westing Game
10.9 You Cannot Open a Book Without Learning Something - I want to learn more about teaching elementary kids because I am switching from high school to the little ones in two weeks! Teaching Kids to Care and Cooperate
15.3 Book from a Blog - www.booksonthenightstand.com A Fraction of the Whole Review:This story of father/son contains some of the best writing I have experienced in 2010. I love the smart wit from the author, but found the book to be about 100 pages too long...I started to get mildly annoyed. A great debut, and I look forward to more by Toltz.
15.4 Learn Your Numbers (I am a #1) The Piano Teacher by Janice Y.K. Lee who is also a #1
AND
Shopaholic Ties the Knot - Characteristics of a #1 initiating action, leading, independent, attaining: The main character, Becky Bloomwood always is out to get something she wants with some crazy plan. In this case, the wedding she desires. She is definitely a #1.
25.8 Once Upon a Time... Grimm's Fairy Tales: The Barnes & Noble Classics edition (couldn't find a link)
30.5 Virtual Block Party: The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake and Chapter and Hearse - I will bring my favorite salad, created by Rachael Ray: The Corny Salad - it's a family favorite and the recipe can be found online!
Previous Total= 335
New Total = 435
RHEA (LAURA NY)5.3- Summer initials
Kristin Lavransdatter 1: The Wreath by Sigrid Undset
Initials S.U.
5.4- Award you've never heard of
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
It won the Margaret Wong Memorial Prize, which I have never heard of.
5.7- Mode of travel on the cover
Heroes, Monsters and Other Worlds from Russian Mythology by Elizabeth WarnerIf the wolf the person is riding doesn't count as a mode of travel there is a horse behind the wolf.
5.8- WSJ top 5 list
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
It made the Books About Guilt list.
5.9- Read a book in public
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
I read this book in a library.
10.1- Hurricane name author
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
The hurricane name is Virginie, and Virginia is acceptable.
15.2- A book with a state in the title and a book set in one of the 13 colonies
A- Washington Square by Henry James
B- Light on Snow by Anita Shreve
The state name is Washington and Light on Snow is set in New Hampshire.
15.5- Read an author with a top 10 list and a book on their list
The Hours by Michael Cunningham and Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
Michael Cunningham has a top 10 list that includes Madame Bovary.
Total Points- 150
Completed two more tasks:15.5 Selected author Robert B Parker - Read Godwulf Manuscript by Robert B. Parker the first of the Spenser series and from his top ten favorite list Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
second task completed:
10.9 wanted to learn more about personal finance
A. Read The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey
Points these two challenges 25
total points 700
books 54
20 POINT TASKS 20.1 - The Most Improved Player - Deirdre's Task - Sweltering Summer Days ~ My favorite flavor icecream is white chocolate chip so I read White Chocolate Moments
Total Points: 760/950
Tasks Completed: 49
Books Read: 65/77
Books by Goodreads authors: 8
Big Books: 4 (500+), 1 (750+), 0 (1000+)
* Changed my name on profile to reflect readerboard.Janice CA
20.7 Villain's POV....
The Butcher Boy by Patrick McCabe
4 stars
This bizarre story is told, in first person, by Francis. He is a child, who becomes a murderer, after life defeats him one too many times, and he develops schizophrenia. The combination is lethal. Written in stream of consciousness style, with whole paragraphs lacking punctuation, I had a hard time getting into the rhythm of the writing, but once I caught on to the flow, I became totally involved in
the story. A challenging read all around, but well worth it. Very unique and sinister. I rented the movie from Netflix this weekend, so I'm subjecting myself to it again.
+20
total: 145
books: 13
tasks: 11
GR authors: 3
For Task 15.1 Wedding Bells Are Ringing, I read The Bluest Eye for something old and blue. I was born in 1985 and The Bluest Eye was originally published in 1970. (pjreads in the task help thread did say she would accept bluest for the blue part). For the new and borrowed I read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, which was borrowed from the library using ebooks and is an author that I have never read. Points for this task: 15
Tasks Completed: 6
Total Pages Read: 3393
Total Points: 65
Mod
A. a book about Abraham Lincoln (or his wife Mary Todd Lincoln
I read The Insanity File: The Case of Mary Todd Lincoln by Mark E. Neely Jr.
Very, very lame book. I thought it would be interesting - I was wrong. The theory here was that the authors had access to papers saved by Robert Lincoln about having her declared insane that would shed more light on the whole situation. As discussed in this book, though, the papers didn't clarify anything.
AND
B. a book that takes place in Chicago
I read Bitter is the new black by Jen Lancaster - the book was set in Chicago.
Points: 605
Books: 50
Books by Goodreads authors: 5
Big Books - 1 (Over 500), 1 (over 750)
Tasks: 35
20.4- 1st Anniversary- Paper and ClocksThis is my first season doing the Seasonal Reading Challenge and I read The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. The title represents Paper because the pages of a book are made of paper.
Points for this task- 20
Total Points- 310
Total books read-29
Pages Read- 8355
GR authors- 9
Leigh Ann wrote: "25.5 - Helen's Task - Share the Summer Love ~ My favorite genre is Paranormal Romance, so I readEmbraced By Darkness. I love PR becasue it's a totally different world and you ca..."
Leigh Ann, your comment about dirty clothes was hilarious. Thanks for making me smile as I begin what looks to be a rainy Sunday :)
Sera wrote: "Leigh Ann wrote: "25.5 - Helen's Task - Share the Summer Love ~ My favorite genre is Paranormal Romance, so I readEmbraced By Darkness. I love PR becasue it's a totally differen..."
Sadly it's true too! I just put a load of towels in b/c we have none clean to shower this morning. My husband asked me the other day how much longer the challenge was and I told him it ended Aug. 31st and then the Fall challenge started on the 1st. He groaned and said, "I've totally lost my wife!"
15.4 - Learn Your Numbers. My number is 11.Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger (also an 11)
and
If Books Could Kill by Kate Carlisle
The primary characteristics of an eleven are: high spiritual plane, intuitive, and an idealist. The main character in the book, Brooklyn Wainwright, was raised on a commune in Northern California and she and her family are spiritual in a kind of an offbeat way. In addition, she is an amateur sleuth and her intuition has involved her in several murders. Finally, she is a true idealist, always believing that justice will prevail.
25.2. Q & AA book with where in the title: Where the Shadow Falls by Gillian Galbraith
A book with a place name in the title: New York by Edward Rutherfurd
Total points to date 300
Big Book 1000+
New York has 1017 pages
Finished5.5 Dropping names
Matilda by Roald Dahl
10.8 Under the sea
Songs of the Humpback Whale by Jodi Picoult
30.2 For the children repost 2303
Five Children and It by E. Nesbit
(is a story of five children who moved to new house. During they games behind house they discovered sand fairy- Passamead who will grant them with one wish each day. Each day they wish for something different and they have great adventures. I`d recommend this book to young one and grown up coz have lot of magic and is great to come back to childhood time)
The God of Animals by Aryn Kyle
Total points:455
Total tasks: 28
Total books: 37
Leigh Ann wrote: "25.5 - Helen's Task - Share the Summer Love ~ My favorite genre is Paranormal Romance, so I readEmbraced By Darkness. I love PR becasue it's a totally different world and you ca..."
Leigh Ann, good luck reaching your goal for this Challenge.
LINDSEY TN25.2 - Coralie's Task - Q & A
C. Read a book with the word WHO in the title AND a book with a person's name in the title.
The Pig Who Sang to the Moon: The Emotional World of Farm Animals by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (500+ pages) I believe we only get one ticket for each (500, 750, 1000) - I'm posting just in case we do get multiple tickets
Tasks Completed - 23
Books Read - 28
Pages Read - 8406
Total Points - 310
Books by Goodreads authors: 5
Big Books: 2 (500+), 0 (750+), 0 (1000+)
Completed Task 20.8 B&N Classics by reading Dracula by Bram Stoker. Points for this task: 20
Tasks Completed: 7
Total Pages Read: 3719
Total Points: 85
Brenda WII'll never finish, but I sure am having fun.
10.10 Great Minds Think Alike Saving the World
20.8 Classics Uncle Tom's Cabin
30 points this post + 305 previous = 335 total
One more down: Task 25.4 (Happy Birthday to Me). I read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer for my first book.
Page 31 starts with a half sentence (.....the other man, "it is ridiculous to say these Doodlebugs have affected people in any way.")
I used the noun "man" for my second book and read The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing: From the Files of Vish Puri, Most Private Investigator.
I enjoyed both books.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society was a touching look of people banding together in difficult times and new friendships arising through caring and understanding. It's a post-WW2 story that is very touching.
The Case of The Man Who Died Lauging is a humerous detective story set in India and featuring Vish Puri, India's Most Private Detective.
Previous Points: 280
New Points:
15.3 Featured on favourite book blogThe Well and the Mine by Gin Phillips
Featured on this blog: http://www.lovelytreez.com/?p=36
My Review:
This was a very readable first novel about a mining family in the 1930s. The plot surrounds the mystery of a baby thrown into a well, and two sisters' efforts to find out who did it. I found this to be an enjoyable insight into the hard life of miners during this time, though a little slow at time, and I would recommend this book. I gave it three stars.
Total points: 45
Thanks Donna Jo! This is my first challenge and I'm really working hard to finish. I'll probably never do it again though. The only reason I've had this much time is because the kids are out of school. When they go back I'll be running, running, running. I've really enjoyed the challenge though and will definately be doing the Fall Challenge!
5.3 S.U.M.M.E.R. Talking to Girls About Duran Duran: One Young Man's Quest for True Love and a Cooler Haircut by Rob Sheffield (R.S)Tasks completed - 13
Books Read - 15
Total Points - 190
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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25.5 - Favorite genre - Young Adult - Fade - 2nd favorite genre - books made into movies - Charlie St. Cloud
Task Points: 15,25
Total Points: 305
Tasks:24
Books:31
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