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I am so jealous of all you mockingjay readers!!!! I'm on the list at the library, and it might be a while!!! One of my GR friends posted a bunch of quotes from the book on her update feed and I had to quickly scroll down and try not to read any of them....
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MG wrote: "MG25.1 - Wendy MA's Task - And the Story Continues...
I read The Last Detective (#9 in his Elvis Cole series, pages 352) and The Forgotten Man (#10, pages 342) by Robert Crais..."
I have Crais slated for this task also, except I have #10 and #11 of the series to read. I love Cole and Pike!
JenC. wrote: "I am so jealous of all you mockingjay readers!!!! I'm on the list at the library, and it might be a while!!! One of my GR friends posted a bunch of quotes from the book on her update feed and I h..."Do you want me to loan you my copy? I can mail it to on Tuesday?
5.4 The Red Queen
by Philippa Gregory I wouldn't want Philippa as my name!
Kristina UK20.8 Talk like a pirate - a book with ARR in the title
William Walker's First Year of Marriage: A Horror Story
Points to date: 50
JenC. wrote: "I am so jealous of all you mockingjay readers!!!! I'm on the list at the library, and it might be a while!!! One of my GR friends posted a bunch of quotes from the book on her update feed and I h..."If you get the barnes and noble nook for computer I can digitally loan it to you for two weeks...
15.9 - COIN COLLECTOR! - I had to read 500 pages so I read Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy and Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover which total 503 pages.Total Points: 25/870
Tasks Completed: 2/00
Books Read: 3/00
Books by Goodreads authors: 0
Big Books: 0 (500+), 0 (750+), 0 (1000+)
Donna Jo and Kathryn, thanks for your kind offers, but I don't think it will be *that* long of a wait for the library copy - they have 6 copies and I'm now #6 - up from #14 last week. I don't have a nook, but I wish I did!
5.7 - Circle of LifeMiss Marple the Complete Short Stories by Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie was born in September 1890.
Total pages in book(s): 346
Total Challenges Completed: 2
Total Books Read: 2
Total Pages Read: 474
Total Points: 15
Stacey
Task 15.9 - Coin Collector
I flipped 2 Do It! coins, and had to read a book of at least 300 pages. I chose The Unwanted Sound of Everything We Want: A Book About Noise, clocking in at 400 pages.
Points This Task: 15
Total Points: 60
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 7
Pages Read: 3114
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
Task 15.9 - Coin Collector
I flipped 2 Do It! coins, and had to read a book of at least 300 pages. I chose The Unwanted Sound of Everything We Want: A Book About Noise, clocking in at 400 pages.
Points This Task: 15
Total Points: 60
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 7
Pages Read: 3114
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
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 rightsThe Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World by Jacqueline Novogratz-9/5
Here is a short synopsis:
A story of a young idealist determined to change the world and a call to action to all those concerned with growing inequality around the globe. Novogratz relates her experiences over two decades, first in Africa and later in India and Pakistan. She began as a banker and philanthropist, and now works as a venture capitalist, trying to effect real change in countries where the average citizen lives on less than $4 a day.
She focuses on woman's inequality in Africa and India and Pakistan (which is central theme in the book: women's rights).
Total: 10 points
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Jennifer KS5.7 - Circle of Life
I read The Professional by Robert B Parker who was born on Sept 17, 1932.
I have read all of these and am sad to be done with them.
Points this task 5
Total Points 35
Books read 3
Pages read 957
Tasks done 3
DIANE 5.8 - Freedom to Read
September 25 - Read a banned or challenged book - Holes by Louis Sachar.
Total Points: 20
Tasks Completed: 3
Tasks in Progress: 3
Books Read: 3
GoodReads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
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I completed Task 20.1 (Group Read) by reading Mockingjay and commented (Post 41).Ugh. 1*. Nuff said.
Total Points: 25
JenC. wrote: "Donna Jo and Kathryn, thanks for your kind offers, but I don't think it will be *that* long of a wait for the library copy - they have 6 copies and I'm now #6 - up from #14 last week. I don't have..."I am glad you will get it soon. I don't have a Nook either, but I do have the Nook for PC application which allows me to buy and download a book from them and read it on the application. Can't wait for you to join us in the discussion thread...
15.5 Literature MapI read A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole.
I entered John Irving into the literature map and came up with Toole as one of the suggestions. I can see the connection between the authors with the use of eccentric characters and comical descriptions.
Total points: 20
Points earned this task: 15
Task 15.6 - One hit wonders
Again by Diana Murdock
This is the only book published to date by this author. Plus she is a personal friend and I'm so proud of her first novel! If you like historical romance, check her out.
*GR Author*
Total task points = 15
Total GR Authors = 2
Total Big Book Tickets = 0
Total Challenge points = 30
5.3 - T.H.A.N.K.S.G.I.V.I.N.GRead a book by an author whose initials are found sequentially in the word THANKSGIVING
H is for Homicide
by Sue Grafton
10.10 - Group Hug
Read a book that is on any OTHER Goodreads Group's "Currently Reading" shelf when you select the book.
Murder Uncorked
The name of the Goodreads Group is Cozy Mysteries.
Total Points: 15
Total Tasks: 2
Total Books: 2
Total Pages: 544
Goodreads Author: 1
5.4- I'm Glad My Mother Didn't Name Me ... I read Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor because I wouldn't want to be named Flannery! :)
Total point for this task: 5
Cumulative points: 25
Total Books Read: 3
Total Pages Read: 831
10.6 IN THE PINK -
Total Points: 35/870
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 4
Books by Goodreads authors: 0
Big Books: 0 (500+), 0 (750+), 0 (1000+)
25.4 - Lisa MD's Task: Stay Tuned For Your Regularly Scheduled ProgramB. Boxcars (Double Sixes)
You have entered an episode of The Twilight Zone, and may read two sci-fi books.
1) A Wizard of Mars by Diane Duane
2)The Declaration by Gemma Malley
Points: 75
Tasks: 4
Books: 6
Pages: 1996
NICOLE VA10.10 Group Hug
Clockwork Angel
This book was being read by the group "Street Corner Bookers"
Cassandra Clare is a GoodReads Author.
Total Points= 25
5.7 Circle of Life Naked in Death by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) Born October 10, 1950Points this task: 5
Total Points: 5
Tasks: 1
Books: 1
Pages: 306 pages
5.2 - The Play Must Go OnRhinoceros and Other Plays, Eugene Ionesco.
10.6 - In the Pink
The Dechronization of Sam Magruder, George Gaylord Simpson.10.10 - Group Hug
Dr. Zhivago, Boris Pasternak. 561 pp - BIG BOOK TICKET (500+).
Group Read until September 15th in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die group.
15.8 - Is That an Eye Underneath That Nose?
Lust for Life, Irving Stone.
TOTAL POINTS: 40/890.
CoralieTask 15.7 Solve the mystery
B. from Best Crime and Mystery Books read The Lighthouse
Total points 30
Kathryn NCTask 5.2 The Play Must Go On
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Total Points: 5
Total Tasks Complete: 1
Total Tasks in Progress: 1
Total Books Read: 2
Total Pages Read: 720
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JenC. wrote: "I am so jealous of all you mockingjay readers!!!! I'm on the list at the library, and it might be a while!!! One of my GR friends posted a bunch of quotes from the book on her update feed and I h..."My library doesn't even have any copies to reserve yet!
5.9 - Comfort ReadFour to Score
Points: 5
Total Points: 65
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 6
Pages: 1,378
GoodReads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Stacey
5.1 - Fall Colors
A Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver
My color, obviously, was "scarlet." This was a fun one, but I think now I have to go re-watch A Lion In Winter.
Points This Task: 5
Total Points: 65
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 8
Pages Read: 3114
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
5.1 - Fall Colors
A Proud Taste for Scarlet and Miniver
My color, obviously, was "scarlet." This was a fun one, but I think now I have to go re-watch A Lion In Winter.
Points This Task: 5
Total Points: 65
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 8
Pages Read: 3114
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
Carly15.2 - RECOMMENDED BOOKS
I read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson.
I voted on three books from the list: The Book Thief, The Thirteenth Tale, and The Shadow of the Wind. They were all so good and I loved all three of them.
I am claiming a Big Book ticket for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. It is 590 pages long.
Points This Task: 15
Total Points: 20
Tasks Completed: 2
Tasks in Progress: 1
Books Read: 2
GoodReads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Pages Read: 742
5.9 - Comfort ReadClapton by Eric Clapton
I chose this book because one of my favorite genres are memoirs.
Readerboard Name: Jess PhillyCompleted task 25.3- Daylight Savings:
C. I read Pure Drivel by Steve Martin for my short book (115 pages).
D. I read Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins for my dark book. While this book is pretty dark, I don't know that it should be on the most depressing books of all time. I think that some people in the series have redeeming qualities that make me less depressed about the whole concept.
Total points: 45
Tasks Completed: 2
Total books read: 3
Michelle WI15.7 Solve the Mystery
In the Woods by Tana French
Part B: read a book from the Best Crime and Mystery Books list
Total Points: 15
Tasks Completed: 1
And I'm on the board! =)
5.1 - Fall Colors
Points This Task: 5
Total Points: 5
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Pages Read: 191
GoodReads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
15.6 One-Hit Wonders I read Godiva by Nerys Ann Jones
Points this task: 15
Tasks Completed 1
Books read: 1
Total points: 15
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):
A) Since we'll be "falling back" with our clocks, fall back in time and read a historical fiction novel or a nonfiction book about a historical time period before you were born.
B) Read a book that features time travel.
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
I read The Fortune Teller's Kiss by Brenda Serotte, for C -- it was 218 pages. For A, I read The Blood of Flowers
Anita Amirrezvani is a Good Reads AuthorPoints: 25
Tasks complete: 1
Books read: 2
pages: 595
Good Reads Authors: 1
Completed Task #15.4 - Read two books with same number of characters (09/06/10)Book #1 - Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn
Kate Quinn is a Good Reads Author
Book #2 A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute
Points: 15
GoodReads Author: 1
Books Read: 2
Total Points: 16
Total Challenge Points as of 09/06/10 = 16
NICOLE VA30.1 It's in the Cards
I drew an 8 of Clubs and a 5 of Hearts.
For the 8 of clubs I had to read a book by a GoodReads author published in an even numbered year: The Haunted by GoodReads author Jessica Verday, published 2010.
For the 5 of hearts I had to read a book published in an odd numbered year since Jan 1, 2000: The Tail of Emily Windsnap which was published in 2003.
Total points= 55
Delicious Dee5.1 - Fall Colors
The Red Umbrella - Christina Gonzalez (Goodreads Author)
5.5 - Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Cut & Run - Madeline Urban and Abigail Roux(Goodreads Author)
10.1 - Shorter Days
Double the Heat - Lori Foster (Goodreads Author), Deirdre Martin, Elizabeth Bevarly, Christie Ridgway(Goodreads Author)
10.3 - Freedom!
The Binding Chair or, A Visit from the Foot Emancipation Society - Kathryn Harris
10.6 - Pink Cover
- Charlotte Hughes30.5 - Life Lessons (rolled a 1 and a 4)
A - The Darkest Pleasure - Gena Showalter (inhabited by the demon of Pain)
B - Lover Unbound - JR Ward (Big Book Ticket 500+ pages) - I opted to read this one because while it received over a 4.1 rating, it showed a change from the PNR to the UF genres - I did still enjoy it, but there wasn't as much focus on the two main characters, as much as some of the sub-characters.
Total Points This Post: 70
Total Points in Challenge: 70
Books Read: 7
Tasks Completed: 7
GR Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets: 500+(1); 750+(0); 1000+(0)
Finished:Task 5.1 Fall color - Low Red Moon by Ivy Devlin
Task 5.6 - Beautiful looking book.
by Cassandra ClareTotal points: 10
5.2 The Play Must Go OnI read The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams.
This is one of my favorite plays by my favorite playwright. His direction and description really evoke the scenes well. I've never seen the play live, but I feel like I have after I read it.
Total points: 25
Points this task: 5
Task 15.10 Second ChancesBook that fits another task:
Murder Uncorked
Michele Scott is a Goodreads author.
This book also works for 10.9 (Cozy Mysteries currently reading), 25.3b (short book), and 30.1 (Ace of clubs - first in series by Goodreads author).
Book not selected for group read:
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
At 563 pages I'd like a big books ticket for Hornet's Nest, please.
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5.1 Fall Colors
Red Gold by Alan Furst
5.2 The Play Must Go On
A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen (124 pg)
5.3 THANKSGIVING- initials GT
The Samurai's Garden by Gail Tsukiyama
5.10 Name your Car
Shark Tank: A Novel by Tom
O'Neill
We have a van to transport the dog crates that we refer to as "the tank"
total 30
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Red Gold was very slow to start- but an interesting novel about WWII French Resistance- gun running and espionage
The Samurai's Garden was beautiful and poignant- my RL book group has had very good discussions of Gail Tsukiyama's books.
Shark Tank was great fun-a vigilante vs the task force out to get him- clever and fast-paced
Task 5.1 Fall ColorsI read The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. The color is golden of course.
Task Points: 5
Total Points: 15
Books read: 3
5.6 She's a Beauty 
A Game of Hide and Seek by Elizabeth Taylor
The cover of this book is based on a textile design called Mystic Daisy by Celia Birtwell. It was this cover design which made me pick the book off the library shelf, so I thought it very suitable for this task.
15.7. Solve the Mystery
A. The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
This book is number 34 on the Modern Classics list
Total points to date:35
10.9: Under the CoversThe Chocolate War by Robert Cornier
I chose this from the "10 Most Challenged Books of 2009" list. I think this book was flashlight worthy. It was interesting how choosing not to sell chocolates could incite so much drama but greater wars have been fought over less so I guess go figure.
Total Pages in Book(s): 272
Points This Task: 10
Total Points:40
Total Books Read: 4
Total Pages Read: 1086
Tasks Completed: 3
GR Authors: 0
Big Books: 500(0); 750(0); 1000(0)
BLUEMOON10.2 WE NEED A DRINK - Fuzzy Navel by J.A. Konrath. This was a mystery suspense book. Did not realize it was the fifth in a series but I was able to follow it well. It has a cliffhanger ending so may have to work the next book into the challenge somewhere. I gave it 3*.
15.6 ONE HIT WONDERS - My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira. This was a book about a young woman who wants to be a surgeon. It takes place during the civil war. I found the beginning of the book really engaging but it sort of fell flat for me about 1/2 way through. I did give it 3* though.
J.A. Konrath is a GR author.
Hannah the Blonde5.2 The Play Must Go On Read a play (at least 70 pages): Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw
Total Points: 5
Total Tasks: 1
Total Books: 1
Goodreads Author: 0
BigBook Tickets: 0
10.7 City lights- Summer in the City by Robyn Sisman.Points: 55/890
Books Read: 4/66
Good Read Authours: 1
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
Jennifer-KS25.1 - Wendy MA's Task - And the Story Continues...
I read Dead and Gone #9 and Dead in the Family #10 by Charlaine Harris.
Points this Task 25
Total Points 60
Task Finishes 4
Books Read 5
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