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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2010
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Summer Challenge 2010 Completed Tasks (do NOT delete any posts in this thread)
Ok, lol I didn't post anything yet, and now I need to post all the tasks I finished: Please let me know if I'm not doing this right!5 point tasks
5.1 Heat Wave Slow Burn - Julie Garwood READ 06/22
5.3 S.U.M.M.E.R. Fair is the Rose - Meagan McKinney READ 08/19
5.4 Lesser Known Award: Romantic Times Reviewers' Award: Lover Awakened - JR Ward READ 06/27
5.5 Dropping Names Shiver - Maggie Stiefvater READ 07/04
5.7 - "I Confess That In 1901 I Said To My Brother Orville That Man Would Not Fly For Fifty Years The Gift - Julie Garwood READ 06/24
Mode of Travel -- There's a ship on the cover, and the main characters cross the Atlantic by ship.
5.9 Get Caught Reading Lord of the Fading Lands by CL Wilson READ 08/21
Read at the pool, a perfect read for a perfect day!
5.10 "If One Cannot Enjoy Reading A Book Over And Over Again, There Is No Use In Reading It At All." - Oscar Wilde Lawless by Diana Palmer READ 08/16
STATS
Tasks completed: 7/56
Books Read: 7
Pages Read: 2,764 pages
Points earned: 35/950
10 point tasks10.1 Stormy Weather Nicole Jordan: To Pleasure a Lady READ 06/25
10.3 Same place, same time Jennifer: Eternal Kiss of Darkness READ 08/12
10.4 Roll the Dice (426-446 pages) The Prize (432 p) - Julie Garwood READ 06/18
10.8 Under the Sea Dolphin's Playground - Jaci Burton READ 08/24
10.9 “You Cannot Open A Book Without Learning Something.” - Confucius You Can't Hide - Karen Rose (psychologist) READ 08/28
10.10 Great Minds think Alike: Tempt Me at Twilight, linked to Megan aka Mhegan, whose bookshelves lead to Love in the Afternoon 08/25
STATS
Tasks completed: 13/56
Books Read: 13
Pages Read: 4,930 pages
Points earned: 95/950
5.10-"If One Cannot Enjoy Reading a Book Over and Over Again..."Backwards and Forwards: A Technical Manual for Reading Plays by David Ball
I read this for a class several years ago and enjoyed it and found it useful. It sounds boring but it's well-written so it's actually a fun read (well, as fun as a technical manual can be). I re-read it recently in preparation for teaching my own class on the same subject. I'm sure I'll re-read it several more times in the future!
Total pages in book(s): 96
Total Challenges Completed: 6
Total Books Read: 9
Total Pages Read: 2849
Total Points: 110
10.5 - If You Can't Go To The Beach...Bring The Beach To YouI read nights of rain and stars by Maeve Binchy
Nights of Rain and Stars : A Novel
Total so far: 160 points
15 point Tasks15.2 Stars and Stripes Forever:
A) Name of State on cover Heaven, Texas - Susan Elizabeth Phillips READ 07/28
B) Setting in one of the colonies: GA Scream For Me - Karen RoseREAD 06/14
15.3 Books and Blogs: The Book Smugglers : Something About You - Julie James READ 08/03
I didn't think I'd enjoy this as much as I did, especially considering that I didn't think the plot was extraordinary:-) But the characters were well written, and the chemistry between hero and heroine was great:-) I loved the banter, which was light and fun.. 4.5-5 stars:-)
15.4 Learn your numbers
- author with same number: 5 - Julie Garwood Honor's Splendour READ 06/20
- heroine with the same characteristics: sense of adventure: All the Queen's Men 06/20
I would consider myself adventurous, seeing as I'm game to try practically anything: diving with sharks and at night, swimming in fjords filled with orcas, skydiving (planned for September! yay!), horseback riding in the African savannah, skiing down the second highest peak in Switzerland (with crevasses galore),camping in the snow (I said I'll try everything, not that I like it, lol!),... I figure this is the only time in my life when I don't have the responsibility of family and when I can enjoy trying new things..
15.8 Double double, toil and trouble: Untamed by Elizabeth Lowell READ 08/27, and Untamed by Emma Wildes READ 06/27
15.9 “He Who Knows Others Is Wise. He Who Knows Himself Is Enlightened.” - Lao Tzu
The Maverick - Diana Palmer READ 07/16
The hero in this book wants to break away from familial obligations and find himself, which in his case means being a cop, but raising hell every so often: As my parents can attest, that's a pretty good reflection of who I am these days, including the fact that I'm going into Criminal Justice:-)
15.10 Family/sister/brother/cousin,etc in title Son of the Morning 08/05
My family and I are very close: my brother, sister and I were raised knowing that we could always count on one another and our parents: my sister is my best friend, and my brother is a younger male version of myself.. I consider myself lucky to have been born in such a close and open-minded family..
STATS
Tasks completed: 19/56
Books Read: 22
Pages Read: 8,080 pages
Points earned: 185/950
20 point Tasks20.1 Sweltering Summer Days : Passion Fruit (Haagen Dazs) is my favorite summer ice cream flavor, light and sweet :-) - Passion - Lisa Valdez 08/16
20.2 Trip to the Past: Ransom - Julie Garwood 06/14 (set in medieval times)
20.4 Anniversary Gift : Paper Rose - Diana Palmer 08/30 (this is my first SRC challenge!)
20.5 Library Love :Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs - Molly Harper 08/29
Jane Jameson, the heroine, is a small-town librarian.
20.6 Must Read List : Lord of the Fading Lands - C.L. Wilson 08/21 (and 402 p)
This, for me, is a must-read: It's the first book of the Tairen Soul series, a wonderful blend of fantasy and romance, magic and evil that will have your emotions swinging every which way... Anyone who enjoys great epic fantasy (there are five books) and soulmate romance should try this book..
20.7 For those we love to hate : Letters to Erik: The Ghost's Love Story 07/08
Erik being the Phantom of the Opera...
STATS
Tasks completed: 25/56
Books Read: 28
Pages Read: 10,103 pages
Points earned: 305/950
15.8 - Double, Double, Toil and Trouble
by Eva Ibbotson
by Kelley ArmstrongTotal Points: 135
Tasks Completed: 8
Lisa MDCOMPLETED TASKS:
5.3 S.U.M.M.E.R (author initials)- "R.S."
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot - GOODREADS AUTHOR - READ 8.30.10
My Rating: 4 stars
10.10 Great Minds Think Alike (5* Book, pp6-8) My last 5 star book of the spring challenge was The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver. I read the following book from Bonnie G Wilson's 5* read list, and found great minds do think alike!
*The Septembers of Shiraz: A Novel by Dalia Sofer READ 8.30.10
My Rating: 5 stars
Total Tasks: 53/56
Total Points: 915/950
Total Books Read: 77/78
*Books Read I Own: 50
Big Book Ticket Claim: (✓)500+pp ( )750+pp ( )1000+pp
10.3 Same Time, Same Place...Same BooksI read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson.
I don't think there was a day this summer that someone's currently read list didn't include The Girl
Total points earned: 320
Total tasks completed: 18
25 point Tasks25.1 Independence Day : A/military character and B/blue/wh/red cover : A. Code Name: Blondie - Christina Skye READ 08/04 and B. Twice Tempted by a Rogue - Tessa Dare READ 08/26
25.2 Q & A :
A) Question - WHEN : Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake - Sarah MacLean 08/06
AND
B) Answer - MORNING : Married By Morning - Lisa Kleypas 08/25
25.3 Virtual Foreign Vacation :
A) The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter (set in Budapest) 08/16
B) The Legend of the Holy Drinker by Joseph Roth (originally in German) 08/30
25.5 Share the Summer Love:
A) The Darkest Passion - Gena Showlalter 08/16
One of my favorite series, and although not my favorite in the group, I did enjoy Aeron very much (Olivia was just a tad too nice for my tastes..), and Legion was hilarious:-)
PNR is my favorite genre, because of the unrealistic nature of the storyline: I have a great imagination, and enjoy being immersed in an alternate world/universe where good triumphs over evil (which is usually clearly defined): studying criminal justice is hard on the mind, and PNR helps me stay sane:-)
B) Tempt Me at Twilight - Lisa Kleypas 08/25
A very funny LK read: All her books are great, and of the Hathaways, I think this is my favorite: Poppy is the sweet and lonely sister who meets the tormented and ruthless hero.. who, btw, is droolworthy:-)
My second (or tied for first place) favorite genre is historical romance.. Mainly for the same reasons: Although the past wasn't always an easy place to live in (I couldn't imagine living without tampons, hot showers and Elvis Presley for example, lol), I can imagine white knights and gorgeous dresses, and true love triumphing over evil:-) I think I enjoy it because the evil back then was pretty straightforwards: the majority of crimes/problems today (terrorism, stalking, gang wars,...) were practically non-existent before gunpowder and internet were invented:-)
25.6 Summer Loving : song whose lyrics/topic are the same/similar as the title This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 08/20 and This Heart of Mine by Jason Castro: my bf surprised me with a gorgeous (non-engagement) ring for my birthday, by the pool on a beautiful summer evening, while this song was playing... It's a great memory, and I love this song:-)
25.8 Once Upon a Time The Night Dance: A Retelling of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" READ 08/09 and Fairest READ 07/05, for a total of 560 pages
25.9 Swimsuit Edition: Tankini: Trial by Fire(2008) 07/13, Under Fire(2009) 07/16 and Hidden Fire (2009) 08/09, all by Jo Davis, and totalling 935 pages
STATS
Tasks completed: 32/56
Books Read: 42
Pages Read: 14,838 pages
Points earned: 480/950
Sue T (aka Sue IL)I finished two more tasks this morning. I have one more in progress that I might finish by tomorrow.
30.2 For the Children
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll which I passed on to my manager at work for her three daughters.
AND
The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis - main character is a child
30.3 Ode to Illinois
The Emancipator's Wife by Barbara Hambly
AND
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle from Oprah's book club
Points this task: 60
Total Points: 595
Tasks Completed: 34
Books Read: 48
GoodReads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (1), 1000+ (0)
Carly20.5 - Just Joined In - Amber GA's Task - Library Love
I read Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron .
I will admit it, I'm not afraid. I cried at the end of it. Its not the most fantastically written book, but it is very heartwarming.
Points This Task: 20
Total Points: 210
Tasks Completed: 12
Tasks in Progress: 1
Books Read: 19
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Pages Read: 5947
I think this'll be my last task, I don't think I'll have time to do any more, lol!50.1 Let the Tarot Decide 3 books:
Currently reading: Juhi: A Walk to Remember READ 08/26
Read: Danielle the Book Huntress - Outsider READ 07/18
TBR: Danielle the Book Huntress - Lawman READ 07/20
CHALLENGE STATS
Tasks completed: 33/56
Books Read: 45
Pages Read: 15,750 pages
Points earned: 530/950
Fixing Post 2843: 25.9 - Donna Jo's Task - It's Time For The Swim Suit Edition.Pick one of the following swim suit styles to fit your reading type.
A. Tank Suit - Read 1 book of at least 850 pages.
B. Bikini - Read 2 books totaling at least 850 pages and first published in 1946 (date of first named bikini) or later.
C. Tankini - Read 850 pages of book(s) published in last 5 years.
D. Victorian (The kind with sleeves, skirt & bloomers.) - Read 850 pages of book(s) published between 1834 and 1901.
Tankini: Mockingjay (390), Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac (271 pgs), The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (274 pgs) (935 pages total)
AutumnRhythm:
Task Points: 25
Total Points: 140
Tasks Completed: 11
Jennifer D. (Canada)Task 15.5 ~ "The Great Authors Were Great Readers..."
I read:
a) The Lovers by Vendela Vida (3.5 stars) and then read the #1 book on her top ten list:
b) Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov (4 stars)
Jen UT30.2 For the Children
A. Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie 176 pages
I'm a school teacher, so I have recommended this book to my students.
B. Among the Brave by Margaret Peterson Haddix 229 pages
Total Points: 140
Mod
I read Ask the Cards a Question by Marcia Muller
25.2 - Coralie's Task - Q & A
A. Read a book with the word WHERE in the title AND a book with a place name in the title.
I read I Still Have It, I Just Can't Remember Where I Put It by Rita Rudner and
Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven by Susan Jane Gilman
When I first saw this title, I thought the Temple of Heaven might be some sort of metaphorical reference - but it's an actual place, a Taoist temple in Beijing.
New total: 940
Closing in..................
15.4 Learn Your NumbersA. My Abandonment by Peter Rock. I'm a 3 and so is Peter Rock
B. Waltzing the Cat by Pam Houston
Characteristics of a 3 is the arts, expression, and joy of living. The main character in this book, Lucy O'Rourke is a photographer who is very expressive and seems to have a real joy of living.
Tasks completed - 15
Books Read - 19
TOTAL POINTS - 230
Erin NY20.2 A Trip to the past - takes place before 1450
Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran
Total Points: 540
Tasks Completed: 34
Books Read: 45
Pages Read: 15161
10.9 - “You Cannot Open A Book Without Learning Something.” – ConfuciusA. My subject of interest was Navy SEALs: First SEAL by Roy Boehm - ★ ★ ★ ★
15.5 - "The Great Authors Were Great Readers, And One Way To Understand Them Is To Read The Books They Read." — Mortimer J. Adler
A. Michael Chabon – The Final Solution - ★ ★ ★
B. Labyrinths by Jorge Luis Borges - ★ ★ ★
20.6 - Supporting Goodreads Authors - Nicole CA's Task - List Maker
Number 10 by Sue Townsend – ★★★★ This book was pretty hilarious and very entertaining. I think I missed half the humor and politics though, since I live in America and have only visited Great Britain. I personally wouldn’t put in on a Must-Read list, but I wonder if someone who actually lives in Great Britain might think differently.
20.10 - Group Reads
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - ★ ★ ★ ★
30.2 - PJ Read's Task - As Suggested By Shannon South Africa - For The Children
A. The Wheel on the School by Meindert DeJong – ★ ★ ★ I don’t understand why this book won a Newbery Medal as it was written by a Dutch author. I gave this book to a co-worker whose young niece is an avid reader.
AND
B. The Game of Sunken Places by M.T. Anderson
Points This Post: 95 pts
Total so Far: 885 pts.
Total Goodreads authors: 8
Sara ♥ wrote: "New Completed Tasks:Task 10.6 - Character Discrimination - The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare (8/25/10)
Task 15.1 - Old/Borrowed (This book was my grandma's whe..."
Sara ♥, You need to include Task numbers with the Goodreads Authors.
30.2 - PJ Read's Task - As Suggested By Shannon South Africa - For The Children A. Read a children’s classic book (Published prior to 1970)- James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. AND either pass it on, or recommend it to a child: I passed the book on to another child my daughter goes to school with.
B. Read any book where a child is the main character - The Heaven Shop by Deborah Ellis.
25.2 - Coralie's Task - Q & A
A. Read a book with the word WHERE in the title AND a book with a place name in the title -
Where Angels Fear to Tread by E.M. Forster AND The Dark Lady from Belorusse: A Memoir by Jerome Charyn.
Books Read: 32
Tasks Completed: 21/56
Tasks in Progress: 5
Total Points: 290/950
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: (500)x (750) (1000)
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Wow!!! Sandy, that's terrific!! Way to go!
CONGRATULATIONS, SANDY!! That is fabulous -- and so impressive that you can do this while also moderating -- wow!!
Sorry, Dlmrose, I really wasn't paying attention. I'll repost 30.2 and 25.9, but my intent was not to switch books.21757 30.2 - PJ Read's Task - As Suggested By Shannon South Africa - For The Children
A: (classic children's book)
A Wrinkle in Time
I am passing a copy of this book on to my daughter (a teacher), to share with her class.
B: (book with a child as the main character)
This book starts with Harry Potter's 13th birthday.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Reposting my Goodreads Authors...(I think some of these haven't been counted, so here's all of them I've read this challenge)
Task 10.1 - Julia Quinn (Ten Things I Love About You)
Task 10.5 - Jennifer Echols (The Boys Next Door)
Task 15.3 - Jennifer Echols (Major Crush)
Task 15.10 - Tamra Norton (Molly Mommy?)
Task 20.1 - Erin Dionne (Models Don't Eat Chocolate Cookies)
Task 20.5 - Brandon Sanderson (Alcatraz and the Evil Librarians)
Task 25.4 - Nancy Campbell Allen (A Time for the Heart)
Task 25.6 - Jennifer Echols (Endless Summer)
Task 25.10 - Elizabeth Scott (Something, Maybe) AND Kieran Scott (I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader)
21757 25.9 - Donna Jo's Task - It's Time For The Swim Suit Edition.A. Tank Suit - Read 1 book of at least 850 pages.
I had posted this earlier, but then a later post of mine created some confusion about whether I was moving this -- which I'm not (sorry).
So... I still read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
which is 870 pages.
I will claim a 750 BIG BOOK ticket for this as well.
Sandy wrote: "10.1 - Stormy WeatherI read A Hatred for Tulips by Richard Lourie
Finished! 950 points!"
Yay!
15.4 - Learn Your NumbersA. A book written by an author who has the same number as you.
I Drink for a Reason by David Cross.David's number is 6.
AND
B. A novel where a character demonstrates one or more of the characteristics of your number
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
In this book, Harry demonstrates protection and responsibility (two characteristics of #6) as he protects Dumbledore in the cave at a crucial moment.
50.1 - Beth NC's Task - Let the Tarot Decide
Past STEFAN
How to Make Friends with Demons (2008) by Graham Joyce (Hardcover, 256 pages) 3*
Present SANDI
The Curse of the Mistwraith (1993) by Janny Wurts (Goodreads Author) (Wars of Light & Shadow, #1; Arc 1, #1) (Mass Market Paperback, 841 pages) 3*
Future SANDI
The Book of Kells (1985) by R.A. MacAvoy (Mass Market Paperback, 352 pages) 3*
Janny Wurts is a (Goodreads Author)
and, for Big Books
750 +
The Curse of the Mistwraith (1993) by Janny Wurts (Goodreads Author) (Wars of Light & Shadow, #1; Arc 1, #1) (Mass Market Paperback, 841 pages)
Note:
same book:
American name: How to Make Friends with Demons by Graham Joyce
UK name: Memoirs of a Master Forger by William Heaney
And, yes, the British version lists a different author than the American version does. William Heaney is actually a character in the novel.
465 + 50 = 515
Tasks Completed: 29
Points for this task: 50
Points thus far: 515/950
Books read: 43
Pages Read: 12,177 + 1449 pages = 13,626
Read but not claimed: 1
(Goodreads Author) 6
(Goodreads Author) Laurie Viera Rigler (10.10)
(Goodreads Author) Adrienne Mayor (15.6)
(Goodreads Author) Sheramy Bundrick (20.4)
(Goodreads Author) Jessica Day George (25.8)
(Goodreads Author) Melissa Senate (25.9)
(Goodreads Author) Janny Wurts (50.1 Present)
Big Books:
500+
Year's Best SF 15 (2010) by David G. Hartwell (Editor), Kathryn Cramer (Editor) (Mass Market Paperback, 512 pages)
750 +
The Curse of the Mistwraith (1993) by Janny Wurts (Goodreads Author) (Wars of Light & Shadow, #1; Arc 1, #1) (Mass Market Paperback, 841 pages)
25.5 - Helen's Task - Share the Summer LoveA. Contemporary fiction: Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah I like this genre because it's about relevant situations that are currently happening in a lot of people's lives. I didn't end up liking this book very much; I found it slow and I didn't care for the characters. I typically like Kristin Hannah books but this one was disappointing for me.
B. Cozy mystery: Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke. I like the cozy mystery genre because it's a nice bit of cornball utopia! As with the previous 7 books in this series, I enjoyed it and can't wait to read #9. I do find it a bit hard to believe that any woman could turn down 2 men's marriage proposals and not experience any hostility in return from them. Hannah Swensen must really be a charmer! I already have the next in the series downloaded and ready to rock...if a cozy mystery can "rock", and I, for one, believe it can. :) Fun challenge, Helen! +25 points
Points: 25
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Total Points: 355
Completed Tasks: 21
Ms Anderson wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Finished! 950 points!"Yay!"
Congrats, I knew you could do it!!!!!!! Now go catch up on all that sleep you missed LOL
Ok I put this off a bit long and have been scrambling to put it all together at the last moment.Completed tasks:
5.9 - Get Caught Reading
John F. Kennedy Lives in the Future! by Matthew Ward
Read during my commutes on BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)
10.9 A. - You Cannot Open a Book Without Learning Something.
Long For This World: The Strange Science of Immortality by Jonathan Weiner
I've find genetics and history fascinating. This book combines the history and philosophy of man's search for immortality with modern genetic science and one man in particular's current efforts toward that end.
10.10 - Great Minds Think Alike
Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors by Jenny Nimmo
Last 5* rating previous to this read was The Inside Story. This book was read by Lora on Page 2 of that book's 5* ratings (no 6,7,8).
15.4 - Learn Your Numbers
A. I Was Told There'd Be Cake by Sloane Crosley
B. Blood Song by Cat Adams
Sloane Crosley shares my number (1) whose traits: Initiating Action, pioneering, leading, independent, attaining, and individual, match those of Celia Graves, a private security guard for hire who is unexpectedly turned into an abomination while on assignment, she is forced to defend her existance as well as solve the crimes that led to and follow her attack.
20.2 - A Trip to the Past
Gilgamesh by Anonymous edited byStephen Mitchell
20.8 - B&N Classics
Persuasion by Jane Austen
25.8 - Once Upon a Time
Toads and Diamonds by Heather Tomlinson and The Inside Story by Michael Buckley
Total of 592 pgs.
Total: 140 points
Mod
I have to say, sleep is highly overrated..............
Heather in KSCompleted task 10.6 Discrimination. I read The Blue Notebook
It was the story of a caged child prostitute in India who was persecuted because of her job she was forced into and not recognized for her talents in writing.
New point total: 255
READERBOARD NAME: Rachel OHI completed...
20.3 School May Be Out
B. Henry V and Wordsworth: Selected Poetry for a total of 582 pgs.
20.6 List Maker
Blood Oath
I thought this book was a must read for fans of this genre or just readers in general who want a cinematic, thrilling story.
Christopher Farnsworth is a GoodReads author as well.
25.6 "Summer Lovin'"
I chose C.
SONG: "Everything I Do" by Bryan Adams.
BOOK: My Name Is Memory
The song reminds me of summer because I remember seeing the film the song appeared in, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, in the summer in theaters. The song connects to the topic of the book because they are both about a love that conquers all.
50.1 Past Present and Future
Past: The Storyteller's Daughter: A Retelling of "The Arabian Nights"--from Tanja's "Read" List
Present: Far from the Madding Crowd--from Sarah Christopher's "Currently Reading" list
Future: The Seduction of the Crimson Rose--from Megan's "To Read" List
All list references are as of August 1st. Also, Lauren Willig is a GoodReads author.
TOTALS:
POINTS= 250
BOOKS= 18 [Big Books: 2; GoodReads author books: 2]
TASKS= 14
Heather in KSFinished task 20.9 Indie books/movies
Read Netherland Best Indie Buzz Book (Fiction) Honor Books 2009
Watched: Donnie Darko (2002 Best 1st Screenplay Nominee)
FINAL point total: 275
Oh dear I forgot to claim my goodreads authors for my earlier post #2990. They are:Matthew Ward
and Heather Tomlinson
Tammy AZ25.5 Helen's Task Share the Summer Love
My favorite genre is mystery. I enjoy mysteries because I like trying to solve the crimes but I especially like the back stories of the detectives/coroners/private eyes who are doing the solving. I read Broken by Karin Slaughter. This book was excellent but is not for the faint of heart. It brings together characters from Slaughter's two series and moves all the stories forward all the while with a good, brutal mystery. Slaughter writes very flawed, but realistic characters.
My second favorite genre is Books about Books. I like to read anything having to do with books - magazines, book reviews, etc. Sometimes I think I like reading ABOUT books as much as I like reading books themselves which is why I'm currently enrolled in a Master's of Library Science program. This book was not exactly what I thought since it was a series of essays that the author had previously published. Some essays were laugh out loud funny since I recognized myself and my family in them. Others were only okay but overall I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes books, grammer, nerdy family stories.
This is my last post for the Summer and I'll be finishing up with 360 points. See you in a few days in the Fall!
LIZZIE JANE 50.1 - Let the Tarot Decide
Read/Past - Sarah: The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks (4.5*)
Currently Reading/Present - Stacey: Linger by Maggie Stiefvater (goodreads author) (3*)
To Read/Future - Elizabeth: Beastly by Alex Flinn (3*)
Tasks: 20
Books: 27
Goodreads authors: 13
Pages: 10,182
TOTAL POINTS: 375
LINDSEY TN25.9 - Donna Jo's Task - It's Time For The Swim Suit Edition
C. Tankini - Read 850 pages of book(s) published in last 5 years.
Kushiel's Scion by Jacqueline Carey, published 2007, 943 pages (big book ticket 750+)
Tasks Completed - 26
Books Read - 33
Pages Read - 10,577
Total Points - 380
Books by Goodreads authors: 6
Big Books: 2 (500+), 1 (750+), 0 (1000+)
KRISTEN ZAfter joining the challenge late, I've left everything for the last minute. Please let me know if there's anything wrong with this post!
Completed Tasks:
5.9: Get Caught Reading
Lord of Emperors by Guy Gavriel Kay
Read in the airport and on the plane
10.3: Same Place, Same Time...Same Books
Sailing to Sarantium by Guy Gavriel Kay
Same Place, Time, Book as Lisa
10.5: If you can't go to the beach (beach cover)
Carolina Isle by Jude Deveraux
10.10: Great Minds Think Alike
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Linked through to this book by Melanie
20.6: Supporting a Goodreads Author
Goodnight Nobody by Jennifer Weiner
Jennifer Weiner's Author Profile available here
20.7: I Like Big Books and I Cannot Lie - Read a book from the point of view of the villain
Wicked by Gregory Maguire
20.9: The Spirit of Independence: read a book nominated for the Independent Spirit awards and watch an Independent Spirit award winner/nominee
A. Read Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
B. Watched (500) Days of Summer (and then subsequently downloaded the soundtrack, which is amazing!)
20.10: Group Reads
Read The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Commented over here on the Group Reads discussion thread
25.3: Virtual Foreign Vacation: Read a book from a place you always wanted to visit AND a book originally written in a foreign language
A. Read Going Topless by Megan McAndrew (set in France/on French island)
B. Read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (originally written in Swedish)
25.5: Share the Summer Love - Read one book from your favorite genre and a second book from your second favorite genre. Write a short review for each and an explanation of why you liked that genre
A. The Charnel Prince by Greg Keyes (Fantasy)
Fantasy is my favorite genre by far because of how original and creative an author can be, and how each story is always different. This book (the second in a series) was one of the best fantasies I had read in a while.
B. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen (Literary Fiction)
A close second for my favorite genre is literary fiction, because I love to get lost in the depth of a story and the depth of characters in particular. This book was great because the historical elements brought the characters that much more to life.
25.8: Once Upon a Time... Read one or more books based on fairy tales
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire
25.9: The Swimsuit Edition - Pick your favorite swimsuit style... I chose C. Tankini (read 850 pgs of books published in the last 5 years)
The Blood Knight by Greg Keyes (2007, 576 pages)
The Born Queen by Greg Keyes (2009, 485 pages)
30.2: PJ Read's Task - As Suggested By Shannon South Africa - For The Children
A. Read a Children's Classic Book
The BFG by Roald Dahl (208 pgs.)
Passed it on to my niece
B. Read any book where the child is the main character
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (audiobook)
Would also like to claim:
1 Goodreads Author Ticket (Jennifer Weiner)
5 Big Book Tickets:
The Charnel Prince, 512 pgs.
The Blood Knight, 576 pgs.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Paperback, 590 pgs.
Sailing to Sarantium, 546 pgs
Lord of Emperors, 576 pgs.
5.3 S.U.M.M.E.R (Author's Initials found sequentially in the word summer):The Last Wilderness by Murry Morgan (5 pts)
5.6 Espionage (book featuring a spy)
Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy by Ally Carter (5 pts)
10.10 Great Minds Think Alike
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (10 pts) (from April Leonard's 5 star books)
15.1 Wedding Bells
Rules for Saying Goodbye: A Novelby Katherine Taylor
This book was new and I borrowed it from the library
by Sylvia PlathThis book was published in 1963/UK, 1971/US which is before I was born in 1981, so it is old and the cover was blue. (15 pts)
50.1 Past, Present and Future
Birth: The Surprising History of How We Are Born by Tina Cassidy was on Meganzii's Read Shelf
Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover by Ally Carter was on Nick's To Read Shelf
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak was on Kristina's Currently Reading Shelf (50 Points)
New Points 85
Total Points Earned: 410
Last books for me. Finished with a brilliant read :)10.8 Under The Sea
The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera
This is amazing - don't be put off by anyone telling you it's YA or fantasy - it isn't in my opinion. It has a child main character but I think it's YA in the same way that To Kill a Mockingbird is 'YA'. And it's based on Maori legends, so not a 'fantasy' book but an insight into the richness that is Maori culture. Give it a try!
20.2 Kiri's Task - A Trip To The Past
The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell
Set in the 9th century. And this was excellent too - better than his Sharpe novels.
Total points: 400
Big Book tickets: 1 (500+)
Goodread authors: 3 (Sarah Addison Allen, Juliet Marillier, Alexander McCall Smith)
Tasks completed: 22
Books read: 33
Pages read: 12492
Sandy wrote: "10.1 - Stormy WeatherI read A Hatred for Tulips by Richard Lourie
Finished! 950 points!"
CONGRATULATIONS!! Just in time - Hope you enjoyed your reading weekend!
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10.8 Under The Sea
The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera
This is amazing - don't be put off by anyone telling you it'..."
I completely agree with you, Nicki.
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Saturday was my birthday, so I decided that my gift to myself was to spend the weekend reading - great excuse, LOL! It was wonderful.
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Task 10.6 - Character Discrimination - The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare (8/25/10)
Task 15.1 - Old/Borrowed (This book was my grandma's when she was young (pub 1941) and I borrowed it from my mom): War Wife by Renée Shann (8/23/10) AND New/Blue: Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist by Michael J. Fox (8/25/10)
Task 15.3 - Book from Blog - Major Crush by Jennifer Echols (link: SBTB, July 2006) (8/22/10) MY REVIEW
Task 15.4 - Numerology Author (7) - Only the Good Spy Young by Ally Carter (7/7/10) AND Characteristic (analysis, understanding, knowledge, awareness, studious, meditating) - Teen Idol by Meg Cabot (8/21/10)
In this book, the main character, Jenny, is nice to and liked by everyone, is trusted by her high school's faculty and staff, is a good student, and writes for the school newspaper—she does the Dear-Abby-like column. She knows a lot of people's problems and tries, anonymously, to help them. But as much as she THINKS she knows and is aware of, she comes to understand (through re-analyzing situations through a fresh perspective) the influential role she really have at her school.
Task 20.2 - Kiri - Set before 1450 - Nobody's Princess by Esther M. Friesner (8/19/10) (takes place in Ancient Greece)
Task 20.5 - Amber GA - Library - Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson (8/20/10)
Task 25.9C - Donna Jo - Tankini (last 5yrs/850+pp) - Airman by Eoin Colfer (2008/412pp) (8/27/10) AND The Host by Stephenie Meyer (2008/619pp) (8/30/10) (1,031 pages total)
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Current Stats
Tasks Completed: 38/56
Books Read: 54/80
Pages Read: 16,783
Points Earned: 675/950