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FALL CHALLENGE 2010
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Fall Challenge 2010 Completed Tasks (do NOT delete any posts in this thread)
Lauren CT5.5 Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Dangerous Games by Keri Arthur
15.10 Second Chances: Goddess of the Sea by P.C. Cast fit many other tasks, such as 5.10, 15.5 and 20.2 and Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. ***Cassandra Clare is a Goodreads Author***
20.6 See Yourself in a Title: My middle name is Nicole, so I read Fast FoOd Nation: ThE Dark Side of the ALl-AmerICaN Meal by Eric Schlosser
20.8 Talk Like a Pirate: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling ***Claiming a 500+ Big Book, my edition was 652 pages***
20.10 Group Reads: Little Bee by Chris Cleave and posted in the Group Reads secction. ***Chris Cleave is a Goodreads Author***
Totals:
Total Points: 405
Total Tasks: 25
Total Pages: 11862
Total Books: 32
Total GR Authors: 9
Total Big Books: 5 500+, 1 750+
Jessica VA25.2 As Her Debut...
Losing Julia by Jonathan Hull and Still Missing by Chevy Stevens *GoodReads Author*
Points This Task: 25
Total Points: 145
Tasks Completed: 9
Tasks in Progress: 3
Books Read: 11
GoodReads Authors: 5
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
Pages Read: 737 (4432 total)
Claiming my fifth GoodReads Author ticket here.
5.6 - She's a BeautyLover Enshrined by J.R. Ward.
Claiming Big Book Ticket - 534 pages
5.7 - Circle of Life
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. Maggie Stiefvater was born on 11/18/81.
Claiming Goodreads Author for Maggie Stiefvater
5.9 - Comfort Read
Lover Mine by J.R. Ward.
Claiming Big Book Ticket - 512 pages
15.10 - SECOND CHANCES
Little Bee by Chris Cleave - Fits task 20.10 - Comment in Group Discussion.
Claiming Goodreads Author for Chris Cleave
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson
Claiming Big Book Ticket - 566 pages
30.1 - IT'S IN THE CARDS
7 of Hearts - Laura Rider's Masterpiece by Jane Hamilton. Published in an odd year and published after 2000.
Jack of Spades - Brideshead Revisited Evelyn Waugh. Written by a man and published in 1945.
Total Points To Date: 485
Readerboard Name: Gina NY
I'm Re-Posting Task 30.5 because I forgot to post whether or not I liked the book with an average rating of 4.1 or higher. For this task I rolled I got a 1 and a 4.
For #1 Read a Fantasy book, I read
For #4: Read a book with an average rating of 4.1 or higher and tell whether or not you liked it I read
which has an average rating of 4.46. I did like this book, however I didn't love it. I think it categorizes as a christian historical fiction which is a new genre to me so it took some getting use to.
Task 20.9 Baby or Babies: I read
Total Points: 285 Points
I'm Re-Posting Task 30.5 because I forgot to post whether or not I liked the book with an average rating of 4.1 or higher. For this task I rolled I got a 1 and a 4.
For #1 Read a Fantasy book, I read
For #4: Read a book with an average rating of 4.1 or higher and tell whether or not you liked it I read
which has an average rating of 4.46. I did like this book, however I didn't love it. I think it categorizes as a christian historical fiction which is a new genre to me so it took some getting use to.Task 20.9 Baby or Babies: I read
Total Points: 285 Points
Finished:50: Semper Fi
I rolled 4,1,1
A. World War II: The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk (I need to see the movie of this.)
B. Main Character/General:
The Martian General's Daughter by Theodore Judson Despite the title, the book really covers her father's life.
C. Word Danger(ous): Danger in a Red Dress by Christina Dodd This one was pretty far from military.
Today's Total: 50
Grand Total: 695
Kate.x.5.4 I'm called my mother didn't name me..........
Cecelia Ahern and I read "A Place Called Here" which is a fantastic book.
Total points = 225.
ERIN C.15.5 Literature Map
I loved this challenge! I had never hear of this website before, but it has become a great tool to help me find new authors to read! The original author I used was Alexandre Dumas, and Italo Calvino was one of the author choices.
Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino
Points This Task: 15
Total Points: 290
Tasks Completed: 26
Books Read: 29
Pages Read: 10,541
GoodReads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+(5), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Tani15.4 - Fall Equinox
I read Boneshaker by Cherie Priest and Take a Thief by Mercedes Lackey, which both have 10 characters in their titles.
Cherie Priest is also a Goodreads author, so I'm claiming a ticket for that.
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 130
Tasks Completed: 9
Books Read: 10
GoodReads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Task Completed:20.8 Nancy’s Task (It’s My Birthday) – Pirate Talk
Sleeping Arrangements - Madeline Wickham
Total: 90
10.2 We Need A Drink - Read a book with a beverage in the title.Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath
* Konrath is a GR author
brings my totals to:
160/890 points
Tasks Completed: 11/53
Books Read: 17
Books by Goodreads authors: 2
Big Books: 0(500+), 1(750+), 0(1000+)
Task 30.5 - Life Lessons (I rolled a 2,6)
2 = Learn from your mistakes (commonly misspelled word in title is AND) Lord John and the Private Matter by Diana Gabaldon
6 = The most important sex organ is the brain John Adams by David McCullough **Big Book 751 pages = 2 tickets**
I knew nearly nothing about this founding father before reading, but learned much!
Task points = 30
Total Big Book Tickets = 7
Total Challenge points = 435
10.6 In the Pink 
It looks purplish here, but it's really hot pink.Points this task: 10
Total Points: 425
Tasks Completed: 30
Books Read: 36
GoodReads Authors: 4
Big Books: 500+ (4), 750+ (1), 1000+ (0)
Finished:30.2 Sheila's Ins & Outs
A. The Gazebo by Kimberly Cates
B. The Ocean in the Closet by Yuko Taniguchi
Today's total: 30
Grand total: 725
READERBOARD NAME: Rachel OHI completed...
10.1 Shorter Days
The Ghosts of Kerfol
Also, Deborah Noyes is a GoodReads author.
30.3 Shipwrecked!
Victorian Love Stories: An Oxford Anthology
The Mischief of the Mistletoe: A Pink Carnation Christmas
I would want to find these two books on a desert island for different reasons. I would want the first because it is full of some of my favorite Victorian authors, with lots more I don't know. The second takes place during Christmas--to take my mind off the heat of the island!--and it is set during the Regency period and has Jane Austen as a minor character. I would definitely want to be reminded of my favorite author while shipwrecked!
Also, Lauren Willig is a GoodReads author.
TOTALS
POINTS= 90
BOOKS=[Big Books:0; GoodReads author books: 2]
TASKS=6
30.2: Ins and Outs A: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken FollettPillars are on the outside of the house.
**Claiming big books ticket for 750+ (this book is 976 pgs)**
B. A Room With a View by E.M. Forster
Room is inside a house. I loathe this book.
30.5: Life Lessons
Rolled a 5 and read The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff
This book is about polygamy and that's controversial to me. **Claiming Goodreads author and big book 500+ (this book is 510 pgs)**
Rolled a 2 and read One for the Money by Janet Evanovich.
Money is a commonly misspelled word.
Points this task: 60
Total Points: 190
Total Tasks: 8
Total Books: 12
Total Pages: 3991
GR Authors: 2 (Cleave, Ebershoff)
Big Books: 500+(1); 750+(1); 1000+(0)
Jenna VA on ReaderboardFinished Task 20.10 Group Read. I read Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. I also posted in the group discussion thread.
Total: 20 points
Finally on the board. Will be back in full swing hopefully for winter challenge.
STACIE MITask 30.1 - It's In The Cards
I pulled an Ace of Hearts and a seven of Diamonds.
For the Ace of Hearts, I read The Iron King by Julie Kagawa, Goodreads Author. It is a first in a series and was published in 2010.
For the seven of Diamonds, I read Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris. It was published in 2001 and was on the New York Times Bestseller's List in August of 2009).
Points this task: 30
Total points: 240
Tasks completed: 18
Books read: 20
Pages read: 5463
Goodreads authors: 3
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Erin B.15.2 - RECOMMENDED BOOKS
I chose to read Catching Fire, which is on the list.
OPTIONAL: The books I voted on:
1. Hunger Games
2. Catching Fire
3. Gone with the Wind
4. A Prayer for Owen Meany
5. Crime and Punishment
TOTAL POINTS: 55
I completed task 15.3 - CONTINENTAL DIVIDE. For South America I read Veronika Decides to Die by ***Paulo Coelho***. Coelho is from Brazil.Total points = 120
***Goodreads Author***
STACIE MI5.1 - Fall Colors
I read The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender, with Lemon (yellow) being a color of fall leaves.
Points this task: 5
Total points: 245
Tasks completed: 19
Books read: 21
Pages read: 5756
Goodreads authors: 3
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
15.7 - SOLVE THE MYSTERY I went for option B and read 4th of July.
** James Patterson is a Goodreads Author**
Points: 15
Total Points: 460
Tasks Completed: 27
Books Read: 38
Pages: 12,231
GoodReads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500+(3), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
15.3 Continental DivideI got Europe as my continent. I read "What's The Girl Worth" by Christina Fitzpatrick. It takes place in Madrid Spain.
Total Points: 195
Total Tasks: 12
Total Pages: 7047
Total Books Read: 19
Total GoodReads Authors: 6
Julie TN15.7 Solve the Mystery - classics list
A Thousand Acres
Total points to date: 110
GR Author:
Big Book tickets: 0 (500+ books= 0) (750+ = 0) (1000+ = 0)
total books read: 8
total tasks completed: 7
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20.5 Oprah's On
Honor Bound by Sandra Brown from 1986
30.1 It's in the Cards
A. Queen of Hearts- Woman author since 2000
A Journal for Jordan: Hopes, Prayers, and Life Lessons from a Fallen Soldier and the Woman He Loved for the Son He Left Behind by Dana Canedy- published in 2008
This was a powerful book about love and loss- much more Canedy's story than Sgt. King's journal
B. King of Hearts- Monarchy (Morocco) since 2000
The Caliph's House: A Year in Casablanca by Tahir Shah published in 2006
Highly entertaining expat/home remodeling book- a very interesting way to explore a culture. After reading this book Casablanca is an armchair destination- I'm not sure I'm up for a RL trip
30.4 Mysteries & Animals
A. w/animal: The Anteater of Death by Betty Webb
Way too cozy for me- the anteater is blamed for killing a zoo benefactor
B. animal title: Coyote Wind/a Montana Mystery: A Gabriel Du Pre Mystery by Peter Bowen
Good characters, great sense of place, maybe too much intuition and not enough investigation- I might revisit this series
30.7 Good Spirits
A. Older year (1900): Kim by Rudyard Kipling
I had never read this classic- more spiritual than I expected
B. Smile
Seaworthy: A Swordboat Captain Returns to the Sea by Linda Greenlawtotal 745
Readerboard Name: DIANE30.7 - Donna Jo's task as suggested by Meghan: GOOD SPIRITS
A. Read a book that is older than you. I read Oroonoko by Aphra Behn. It was first published in 1688, so it is a wee bit older than I am.
B. Read a book with a person smiling on the cover. I read When I Was Puerto Rican
by Esmeralda Santiago.Total Points: 395/890
Tasks Completed: 25/53
Tasks in Progress: 4
Books Read: 33/71
GoodReads Authors: 3 (Garth Stein, Laila Lalami, Tatiana de Rosnay)
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
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Task 20.10 Group ReadsMockingjay by Suzanne Collins
*review posted on Mockingjay thread-message 119*
Points this task:20
Total Points:380
Tasks Completed:23
Books Read:30
Total Goodreads Authors:3
Total Big Book Tickets:3
10.10 - Group HugThe Time Traveler's Wife (Goodreads author)
Book Addicts - group read, September 2010
Points for this task: 10
Total points: 65
ETA: Goodreads author
10.10 - Group HugListened Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury on audiobook.
The group Writers and Readers is currently reading.
Total Points - 120
Readerboard Name: Joy MarieCompleted 5.4 - I'm Glad My Mother Didn't Name Me...
Read Key of Valor by Nora Roberts
I'm so glad my name is not Nora (author). I am also so glad my name is not Rowena (one of the characters).
Total Points: 45
Completed Task 10.10 (Group Hug) by listening to The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis. Its currently being read by The United Front of Happy Nerds! group. I never read the Narnia series as a kid but now wish I had. They are full of adventure and magic and fantasy lands & creatures. The only "complaint" I would have of them now is that they are rather youngish but that's not the fault of the series...its written for the young. I'm enjoying all of the books.
Total points: 220
Petra wrote: "Completed Task 10.10 (Group Hug) by listening to The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis. Its currently being read by The United Front of Happy Nerds! group. I never read the Narnia se..."
This is my favorite of the entire series! You picked a good one to start with.
15.6 ONE-HIT WONDERS
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
Vintage International, 1994 (1965)
343 pg.
Read - 10/27/10
5 Stars
TOTAL POINTS: 240
5.5 Take me out to the ballgameSea Swept by Nora Roberts (Swept is baseball term)
Points this task: 5
Total Points: 430
Tasks Completed: 31
Books Read: 37
GoodReads Authors: 4
Big Books: 500+ (4), 750+ (1), 1000+ (0)
10.10 Group Hug. Read a book from another Goodreads group's currently reading shelf.At the time I chose a book (early September) Chicks on Lit was reading "The Reader." I've wanted to read this book for quite some time so I was excited to see they were taking it on.
Total Challenges Completed: 6
Total Points: 75
Total books read: 6
Total pages: 1854
Alice GTask: 30.3 Shipwrecked!
Books: The Whole Day Through and The Invisible Mountain
Total Points: 245
PREVIOUS READS
5.2 The Play Must Go On - Jonah and Otto by Robert Holman
5.7 Circle of Life - Jonah's Compass by Anne Tyler
5.9 Comfort Read - The L Shaped Room by Lynne Reid Banks
10.6 In the Pink - A Rabbit's Eyes
10.9 Under the Covers - The Prestige by Christopher Priest
15.1 New Horizons - Bare Bones by Kathy Reichs
15.3 Continental Divide - The Cat Sanctuary by Patrick Gale
15.5 Literature Map - Run by Ann Patchett
15.6 One-hit wonders - The Very Thought of You by Rosie Alison
20.1 Bookmarks Magazine - Solar by Ian McEwan
20.7 The Melting Pot - Small Island by Andrea Levy
25.3 Daylight Savings - The Backward Shadow by Lynne Reid Banks and My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Piccoult
25.4 Stay Tuned for Your Regularly Scheduled Program - Saturday Night and Sunday Morning by Alan Sillitoe and The Slap by Christos Tsiolkas
30.1 It's in the Cards - Corduroy Mansions by Alexander McCall Smith and Men from Boys by Tony Parsons
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15.5 - LITERATURE MAPI used Frank Hubert and thought the names that were brought up were good matches.
I read Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus: The 1818 Text by Mary Shelley.
New Grand Total = 210
20.9 BabiesBaby Proof
Total Points: 240
Tasks Completed: 15
Books Read: 18
GoodReads Authors: 3 (Lisa Lane, James Patterson, Chris Cleave)
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Finished:1.2 Recommended Books
The Reader by Bernhard Schlink.
I added/voted for The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie and Os Maias.
Today's Total: 15
Grand Total: 740
wendy ma*******I am reposting everything I have read including 2 new posts to get us with the same count
5.1 - Fall Colors
The leaves, they are a-changin'... Read a book with a title that includes a fall leaf color (yellows, oranges, browns, reds). (EXAMPLES: The Red Tent, The Scarlet Letter, The Gold Coast, A Clockwork Orange, Tangerine, etc.)
The Red Blazer Girls by Biel
5.2 - The Play Must Go On
Read a play (minimum 70 pages). Since this is a reading challenge, we would prefer that you read a play. However, if your only option is to see or listen to a play, theatre, radio, and audio productions must be at least 2 hours in length to count for this task. Listopia Help: Best Plays Ever, Best American Plays, Best British Plays, Best Non-American and Non-British Plays
OPTIONAL: What did you think of the play? Write a short review.
Galileo by Berthold Brecht
I loved the irony in the juxtaposition between the Church and science as heresy. I loved that Brecht rewrote the play during WWII in Germany. It was very different from the play by Goodwin that I saw last year emphasizing different times in Galileo’s life. I also loved the Goodwin play.
5.3 - T.H.A.N.K.S.G.I.V.I.N.G
Read a book by an author whose initials are found sequentially in the word THANKSGIVING (TH, HA, AN, NK, KS, SG, GI, IV, VI, IN, NG, GT).
Tony Hillerman The Skeleton Man
5.4 - I'm Glad My Mother Didn't Name Me...
Read a book written by an author OR one with a main character that has a name you're sooooo glad is not yours. (NOTE: The author or main character must share your gender. In other words, no A Boy Named Sue situations). (EXAMPLE: Fannie Flagg -- Love her books, but sooooo glad my name's not Fannie).
Alice in Jeopardy by McBain
5.5 - Take Me Out to the Ball Game
The World Series takes place in October. Read a book about baseball OR a book with a baseball related word in the title (hit, run, out, safe, home, base, player, single, double, triple, play, ball, game, etc.). (EXAMPLES: The Boys of Summer, Home Safe: A Novel, Hit and Run, etc.)
Ball Don’t Lie by Matt de la Pena
5.6 - She's a Beauty
November 20th is Beautiful Day. Read a book with a cover you consider beautiful.
Dexter is Delicious by Lindsey
5.7 - Circle of Life
Read any book by an author that was born or died in September, October, or November. (EXAMPLES: Mark Twain, J.R.R. Tolkien, Anne Tyler, Agatha Christie, Neil Gaiman)
Robert Cormier died in November 2000
Frenchtown Summer by Cormier
5.9 - Comfort Read
The weather is turning colder. It's time to snuggle up with your hot beverage of choice and a good book. For this task, you should reread an old favorite, revisit a beloved author, or pick up your favorite genre. OPTIONAL: Tell why you consider this a comfort read.
The Cat who Saw Stars by Braun (beloved author)
5.10- Name That Car
October 2nd is Name Your Car Day. Read a book with a title that contains a word or words that someone might name their car if they were so inclined
Bone to Pick : An Aurora Teagarten Mystery by Harris (Aurora)
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10.1 SHORTER DAYS – Read a book of short stories, novellas, or essays. The book may be by a single author or an anthology. Ex. Selected Stories of O. Henry, Essays of E. B. White, Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the 20th Century
Buddha in a Teacup by Walton
10.3 FREEDOM!: The Emancipation Proclamation (Sept. 22, 1863) – Read a book related to any “emancipation” movement related to a social or legal condition – it could be American slavery, but it could also include South Africa, women’s rights, people rebelling against colonial powers, the Jedi knights trying to overthrow the empire, etc. Ex. Chains, On Account of Conspicuous Women: A Novel, The Long Song
Shadow of the Giant by Card
10.5 THE FIRST ESTATE-- Read a book with a a significant character who is a religious leader/has a religious vocation. Ex. minister, priest, imam, rabbi, parson, abbott, monk, nun, prior, friar, priestess, lama, etc. Ex. Sacred Hearts, In the Bleak Midwinter, Dalai Lama: Man, Monk, Mystic, A Morbid Taste for Bones If the character is not clearly identified in the book description, please identify the character when you post
The Titan’s Curse by Riordan
Every character is a God (Zeus) or half- God (Percy Jackson)
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15.3 - CONTINENTAL DIVIDE
Go to The List Randomizer and enter:
- South America - Europe - Asia - Australia - Africa
For the continent listed first in your random list, read a fiction OR non-fiction book:
- about any part of that continent, OR
- set any place on that continent, OR
- written by an author from that continent.
Your first shot on the randomizer is it for this task (no double-dipping).
Asia- Israel and Russia- most action takes place in Asia and the main characters are Israeli and Russian
The Defector by Silva
15.4 - FALL EQUINOX
Read two books that have the same number of characters in their titles.
Ice Cold by Gerritsen
Hangman by Faye Kellerman
15.6 - ONE-HIT WONDERS
One-hit Wonder Day is Sept. 25 – Read a book that was the only book of its type by the author (a foray into science fiction by a mystery writer, an adult book by someone who normally writes children's books, a fiction book by someone whose other books are nonfiction, etc.), or the only book the author has published to date.
To Kill A Mockingbird by Lee only fiction novel she published
15.7 - SOLVE THE MYSTERY
Choose one book based on your solution to the mystery.
Libby Librarian was lying on the floor unconscious. There was a ladder across from her, an open door across the room and a very heavy book lying next to her. What happened?
A) She fell off the ladder reaching for the classic leather bound books on the top shelf - Read a book from the Classics Library List
OR from Modern Classics OR
B) Someone broke in, knocked her over and ran out the open door when they heard you come in. - Read a book from Best Crime and Mystery Books OR
C) A heavy book fell off the shelf and hit her in the head. - Read a book from Big Fat Books Worth the Effort.
C. Quicksilver by Stephenson
15.9 - COIN COLLECTOR! Go to: Coin Collector
Please click Flip Again! Those are your coins - no more flipping!
-If you get 2 Do It! (or heads), read a book or books totaling at least 300 pages
-If you get 1 Do It! (or heads) and 1 The Hell With It! (or tails), read a book or books totaling at least 500 pages
-If you get 2 The Hell With It! (or tails), read a book or books totaling at least 700 pages
2 DO IT—Treasure Hunt by Lescroart 368 pages
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20.1 Stephanie Anne’s Task (Most Improved Player) - Bookmarks Magazine
I am a huge fan of Bookmarks magazine and look forward to each new issue in my mailbox. Check out the website at Bookmarks Magazine and scroll down to view the issues from 2010. You can also find the Bookmarks Magazine’s Goodreads Shelves at Bookmarks Goodreads shelves That link has shelves for all books reviewed in Bookmarks in 2010 – the magazine website does not yet include clickable links for the July/August or September/October issues.
The First Rule: A Joe Pike Novel By Crais 4 Stars 1/11/2010
20.2 Karen GHHS’s Task (Rookie on Top) – Music Tells the Story
I love musicals and opera so for this task choose your favorite musical or opera or one set in a time or place that interests you.
Then select a book or books from these options to reach a minimum of 300 pages:
Required: Name your musical or opera.
Optional: Explain the connections between your musical choice and your book choice
The Lion King is the musical. The book is The Lion by DeMille The protagonist The Lion in the book was as vicious and ruthless as Simba’s uncle Scar. Subject of conquering governments has similarities.
20.4 Mrs. Soule’s Task (Author! Author!) - The Plot Line Thickens
Choose your favorite movie scenario then read a book with a similar plot line.
EXAMPLE: my favorite movie scenario is the fair maiden escaping through the jungle with the Indiana Jones-style hero a la Romancing the Stone, so I could read
Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann or Midnight Rainbow by Linda Hamilton (both involve a hero & heroine at some point fighting their way through the jungle).
Conspiracy Theory movie 1997
I read Night Fall by Demille about the conspiracy to hide the cause of the downing of the TWA plane on Long Island in 1997.
20.5 Liz Vegas’s Task (Bigger is Better) - OPRAH'S ON!
The Oprah Winfrey show first aired on September 8, 1986 during the 1986-87 season. The 25th and final season of The Oprah Winfrey Show will be the 2010-2011 season, beginning September 13, 2010.
To celebrate this long running show, read ONE BOOK that was published in 1986 or 1987. Requirement: state publication year when posting.
The Black Unicorn by Brooks (1987)
20.6 LDB’s Task (Seasoned Reader) - Seeing Yourself in a Title
Read a book whose title includes all of the letters of your first, middle OR last name. Including sub-titles is fine, letters cannot be counted twice (i.e., if you have two of a certain letter in your name, the title must also have two of that letter), nick-names or shortened names are not accepted, and the letters in the title do not have to be in any particular order.
For example, my name is "Laura" so I could read "The GUeRnsey LiterAry And Potato Peel Pie Society," "The Book of LAUghteR And Forgetting," etc.
Theodore Boone (Kid Lawyer) by Grisham has my middle name BETH
20.7 Erin NY’s Task (Shorter is Sweeter) – The Melting Pot
Let's celebrate the diversity of people from many countries. Use this opportunity to learn about another culture and the people around you.
Read a novel about an immigrant experience from another country into the US (or if you live in another country about an immigrant into your country).
The Gate House by DeMille (Immigrant to US from Iran)
20.10 Group Reads -
Read one of the following Group Read Selections and make at least one post in the discussion thread.
A. Recent TBR Additions -Little Bee
NOTE: This book was published under the titleThe Other Hand in the UK.
B. Most Wanted of 2010 - Mockingjay
C. Suspense - The Passage
Mockingjay by Collins “She finally figures it out- all government is corrupt. The absolute government is absolutely corrupt..”
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25.1 - Wendy MA's Task - And the Story Continues...
September, October, and November are the 9th, 10th and 11th months of the year. For this task, read two books (totaling to at least 400 pages) that are either the ninth, tenth, or eleventh books in a series. For example in the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child- One Shot is number 9, The Hard Way is number 10, and Bad Luck and Trouble is number 11. In the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris Dead and Gone is 9, Touch of Dead is 10, and Dead in the Family is 11. Books may be read in series order or by publication date. You do not have to read the same author for both books. Enjoy!!
The Cat Who Saw a Ghost by Braun (9)
Two Dollar Bill by Woods (Stone Barrington -11)
25.3 - Sandy’s Task As Suggested by Katy: Daylight Savings
Choose two books from the following options (books must be from two different categories):
C) Since the days will be shorter, read a short book (100-300 pages). REQUIRED: If you choose option C, include in your post the number of pages in your book.
D) Since dark will come earlier, read a "dark" book - select a book that is over 100 pages from Most Depressing Book of All Time
OPTIONAL: If you choose option D, tell us whether you agree that the book is "The Most Depressing Book of all Time."
c. The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa 180 pages
D. Never Let Me Go by Ishiguro
Did not agree- there are many more depressing, like WWII anything or Sara’s Key
Continued in next post...
wendy ma continued25.4 - Lisa MD's Task: Stay Tuned For Your Regularly Scheduled Program
You are all settled in the recliner, remote in hand, for a night of television watching. It’s that much anticipated time of year, when old favorites return and new shows premiere. You scroll through the menu on your big, flat-screen HDTV, then press the remote to tune in to your show; but wait, the t.v. goes static, develops rabbit ears, and your rocker fully reclines and you flip over backwards in time until you reach 1960.
3. Blue Bloods
Read a book with a police officer as a main character.
*****I read Naked in Death by Robb (Eve Dallas is a police officer in the year 2058)
6. The Bugs Bunny Show
Read a book with an animal in the title.
***** I read A Bull in China by Rogers
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30.1- pjreads's task as suggested by Jen B: IT'S IN THE CARDS
Required: Tell us what cards you drew
The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz 9 of hearts (2007)
Storm Prey by Sandford 10 of hearts (2010)
30.3 - Dlmrose's task: SHIPWRECKED!
Your summer vacation cruise ship has sunk and you are now alone on a deserted island. You have managed to find survival supplies, but THE HORROR! You have found only TWO books. You may be on the island for a very long time.
Read the two books that you would wish to find.
Optional: Tell us why you chose your books
The Cat Who Said Cheese , by Lilian Jackson Braun
(Comfort read)
Fresh Disasters by Woods
I love Stone Barrington and the title is appropriate to being stranded.
30.4 - Cheryl TX's task: MYSTERIES AND ANIMALS
A. Read a mystery where an animal plays a main part in the story i.e. as a detective sidekick/pet or appears in the book description as having caused the mystery- stolen animals, the apparent cause of a death, etc.
The Cat Who Tailed a Thief by Braun (Cat KOKO has ability to solve crimes)
B. Read a mystery with an animal besides a dog or cat in the title.
Ex. The Lions of the North, Border Prey, Blue Wolf in Green Fire: A Woods Cop Mystery, The Anteater of Death: A Zoo Mystery,Death by Dressage, The Boreal Owl Murder: A Bob White Birder Murder Mystery,
The Last Coyote by Michael Connelly
30.5 - Ms. Anderson and Tanja's Task: LIFE LESSONS
You don’t learn everything you need to know in school—sometimes you learn from life’s curriculum.
4. Don't Eat Yellow Snow: Ignore the hype and judge for yourself! Read a highly rated book (4.1+ average rating) and if you would like, tell us whether or not you liked the book. Ex. The Hunger Games, The Pillars of the Earth
I read Unlocked by Grant 4.70 rating
5. Sometimes We Have to Choose the Lesser of Two Evils: Read a book that's controversial to you. Ex. Lolita, The Chocolate War
The political dirt bags win. I read Mounting Fears by Stuart Woods
30.7 - Donna Jo's task as suggested by Meghan: GOOD SPIRITS
Requirement: Include publication date in your post.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by RL Stevenson 1/05/1886
AND
B. Since beer brings about the "good spirits" in people and relaxes those after a long day, read a book with a person smiling on the cover. The smile could be a laughing smile, a smirk, a picture-perfect fake smile, or just a simple grin. Requirement: Post a link to the cover of book for part B or describe the cover.
The Color Purple by Alice Walker Smiling girls on cover
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...
150
50.1 first dice 6- The Knife of Never Letting Go, by Patrick Ness (Fictional war)
second die 4- The Postcard Killers by Patterson (Swedish special homicide unit)
third die-1 Dangerous Days of Daniel X by Patterson
50
total 565 points/890
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!xxxW
Lisa MDCOMPLETED TASKS
5.5 - Take Me Out to the Ball Game (About baseball or related word in title) - "home"
*
Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking by Jeff Hertzberg (256pp) - READ 10.27.10My Rating: ★★★★
15.6 ONE-HIT WONDERS(Against type or only book)
*
Juliet by Anne Fortier (464pp) - READ 10.25.10My Rating: ★★★★★
30.7 - Donna Jo's task as suggested by Meghan: GOOD SPIRITS
A. Published Prior to 10/61
A Room With a View by E.M. Forster (120pp) - pub. 1908 - READ 10.24.10My Rating: ★★★
B. Smile on Cover
In a Heartbeat: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving by Leigh Anne Tuohy (288pp) - READ 10.19.10My Rating: ★★★★
TOTAL TASKS COMPLETED: 14/53
TOTAL POINTS: 230/890
TOTAL BOOKS READ: 18/69
BIG BOOKS CLAIMED: [ 2 ]500+ [ ]750+ [ ]1000+
GOODREAD AUTHORS CLAIMED: 3
*Books I Own: 9
Previous Messages Posted: #465, #807, #1336
30.8 Fall Back Into Reading: September 2009 - South of Broad by Pat Conroy
November 2000 - Plainsong by Kent Haruf
Books Read - 8
Tasks Completed - 6
Total Points - 120
wendy ma20.3 El’s Task (Best Review Contest) – Feminist Literature
Elizabeth Cady Stanton (b. November 1815, d. October 1902) was a leading figure in the early days of the women's movement in the US. In her honor read a book of feminist literature.
The History of Lesbian Hair by Mary Dugger
20 points
total 585
JEN B10.6 In the Pink
by Jacqueline SusannTotal Points: 140
Tasks Completed: 8
Total Books Read: 10
Books by Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 1(500+), 0(750+), 0(1000+)
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I completed task 30.5 - Ms. Anderson and Tanja's Task: LIFE LESSONS. I rolled 2 & 4.2. Learn from Your Mistakes: Read a book where the title contains a word from this list of commonly misspelled words.
The Kids Are All Right by ***Diana Welch, Amanda Welch, Liz Welch, Dan Welch***
Misspelled word: All Right
***All 4 siblings are GR authors***
4. Don't Eat Yellow Snow: Ignore the hype and judge for yourself! Read a highly rated book (4.1+ average rating) and if you would like, tell us whether or not you liked the book.
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer (4.17 avg. rating)
I thought this book was really good. I gave it a 5 star rating.
Total points = 150
Barbara VA5.8 Freedom To Read
The Awakening byKate Chopin. This is from the list Most Frequently Challenged.
10.1 Shorter Days
Blockade Billy by Stephen King
15.10 Second Chances
5.9 Comfort Read I love Stephen Greenleaf, new discovery and am reading 10 of his John Marshall Tanner books for this challenge so by
Stephen Greenleaf I read Book Case
Also read The Cookbook Collector by Allegra Goodman that was on the Group Reads Most Wanted from 2010 list.
30.2 Sheila's Task Ins and Outs
Out - The High Window by Raymond Chandler
In - Powder and Patch byGeorgette Heyer.
30.3 Shipwrecked!
I chose 2 that were not particular favorites but I had waited SO LONG for one at the library I had to fit it in (glad that I did!) and the other is part of a series that I am obsessed with and I can see all the characters that I have read about while reading this and see how much Marsh has grown.
The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender and Blood Type by Stephen Greenleaf.
This all adds up to :
New Points - 90
Tasks Completed - 20
Books Read - 28
Pages Read - 7632
Points/Goal - 265/400
30.3-ShipwreckedI read The Girl Who Chased the Moon and Beyond Heaving Bosoms: The Smart Bitches' Guide to Romance Novels. I chose TGWCTM because it is a magical read filled with hope and love and I chose Beyond Heaving Bosoms because it is witty and entertaining and there are 3 mad-libs at the end so I can make my own romance stories and keep myself amused while I wait to be rescued!
*Sarah Addison Allen is a Goodreads Author*
*Sarah Wendall is a Goodreads Author*
Points for this task-30
Total Points- 530
Books Read- 41
Goodreads Authors-14
Total Pages Read- 13279
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Total Tasks- 10
Goodreads Authors- 1
Big Books - 0