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FALL CHALLENGE 2010
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Fall Challenge 2010 Completed Tasks (do NOT delete any posts in this thread)
Carly30.8 - BETH NC's task: Fall Back into Reading
I read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling for September 15, 2009.
I also read Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling for September 15, 2000.
I am claiming Big Book Tickets for both Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is 759 pages long. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is 734 pages long.
Points This Task: 30
Total Points: 215
Tasks Completed: 14
Tasks in Progress: 1
Books Read: 18
GoodReads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+(4), 750+(2), 1000+(0)
Pages Read: 7735
JordanTask 25.3 Sandy's Task Daylight Savings -
Most Depressing Book List Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins I don't agree that this book is depressing. At least, it isn't depressing to me. I think it invites people to really think about how things affect us all, especially war.
Short book (100-300 pages) Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson 198pgs
Task 15.2 Season Reading Challenge Recommended Booklist (Select a book from the list that was not chosen as a currently reading selection)
City of Bones The Mortal Instruments Book 1 by Cassandra Clare
POINTS THIS POST:40
PREVIOUS POINTS: 180
POINTS TO DATE:220
5.1- Fall ColorsI read Trey: Red Hot & Blue, Book 1 by Cat Johnson
*Cat Johnson is a Goodreads Author*
Points for this task-5
Total Points- 585
Books Read- 46
Goodreads Authors-15
Total Pages Read- 14341
15.1 - NEW HORIZONSFanny Hill, or Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure by John Cleland - I used the shelf Erotica
Total Points To Date: 780
Readerboard Name: Gina NY
Task 25.4 Stay tuned for your regularly scheduled Program
I rolled a 2 and then a 1
Fall 2010 Line-up 2--How I Met Your Mother
One of the main character's, Sydney is a mother
1960 Line-up 1--The Flinstones-bare feet or a dinosaur on the cover
Total Points: 585 Points
Task 25.4 Stay tuned for your regularly scheduled Program
I rolled a 2 and then a 1
Fall 2010 Line-up 2--How I Met Your Mother
One of the main character's, Sydney is a mother
1960 Line-up 1--The Flinstones-bare feet or a dinosaur on the cover
Total Points: 585 Points
Task 5.10 - Name that car
Voyager by Diana Gabaldon **880 pages = 2 Big Book Tickets**
Task points = 5
Total Big Book Tickets = 13
Total Challenge points = 510
Michelle WI25.2 As Her Debut
(A) Pick an author and read their debut novel
Too Close to the Falls by Catherine Gildiner - 4 stars
(B) Pick an author with a 2010 debut novel and read it
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver - 4 stars
****Lauren Oliver is a Goodreads author****
Points This Task 25
Total Points 330
Tasks Completed 18
Total Big Book Tickets 0
Total Goodreads Authors 8
15.2 - RECOMMENDED BOOKSI recommended Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, What is the What by Dave Eggers, Four Spirits by Sena Jeter Naslund and Sophie's Choice by William Styron.
I read Still Alice by **Lisa Genova**
**Goodreads author**
Total points = 225
Task 15.6 - One Hit WondersI read A Reliable Wife. This is his first and only novel to date. He has previously published a memoir.
New Points : 15
Total Points : 125
Tasks Completed : 10 (my goal!)
wendyma15.1 - NEW HORIZONS
Go to Top Shelves and pick a book from a shelf that is outside or on the edge of your comfort zone.
The Abandoned Book Shelf (I never abandon books)
The Ask and the Answer by Ness ABANDONED #408
Of course, I’ll read more of these- I read everything!!!
REQUIRED:Please tell us which shelf you picked from.
15 points
875 total
Diane5.3 - 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:
A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton (SG).
Total Points: 535/890
Tasks Completed: 31/53
Tasks in Progress: 5
Books Read: 43/71
GoodReads Authors: 3 (Garth Stein, Laila Lalami, Tatiana de Rosnay)
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
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Jayme(the ghost reader)I completed task 10.3 Freedom by reading "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett. Kathryn Stockett is a Goddreads author.
Tasks Completed 11/53
Books Read 12/71
Goodread Authors: 4, Rachel Simmons, Cassandra Clare, Jenny Han, Kathryn Stockett
500+ 1, 750+ 0, 1000+ 0,
Grand Total: 150/980
AngelaSunshineI haven't done a seasonal challenge before and had planned to start with the winter challenge, but checked to see what I might've read to fit the fall challenge for kicks. I had quite a few! So here they are:
5.5 - Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Stolen: A letter to my captor by Lucy Christopher
5.6 - She's a Beauty
Glimmerglass by Jenna Black
5.8 - Freedom to Read
Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden
5.10- Name That Car
Maximum Ride by NaRae Lee
I'm not a car person, but Maximum Ride sounds pretty cool to me :)
10.1 SHORTER DAYS
Half-Minute Horrors by Susan Rich
10.3 FREEDOM!
The Dog in the Wood by Monika Schröder (end of WWII)
10.4 LEAVING CIVILIZATION BEHIND
Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean by Justin Somper
10.5 THE FIRST ESTATE
Catalyst by Laurie Halse Anderson
(main character's father is a minister- makes them take in another family from church to live with them. his ministry directly affects all of the characters in the story)
10.6 IN THE PINK
Love Is Hell by Melissa Marr
10.9 UNDER THE COVERS
Willow by Julia Hoban
found on the list "Postively, Absolutely the Best Young Adult Books of 2009. Guaranteed." http://www.flashlightworthybooks.com/...
15.1 - NEW HORIZONS
Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott
found this book on "rape" shelf
15.3 - CONTINENTAL DIVIDE
Europe: Soulless by Gail Carriger
15.4 - FALL EQUINOX
Zombie Blondes by Brian James and The Maze Runner by James Dashner each book has 13 letters in the title
15.8 - IS THAT AN EYE UNDERNEATH THAT NOSE?
Flash Burnout by L.K. Madigan
Protagonist is a photographer
15.9 - COIN COLLECTOR!
I got one "Do It" and one "Hell With It" = 500+ pages to read
Hunger by Jackie Morse Kessler = 180 pages
Just Listen by Sarah Dessen = 371 pages
Total Pages = 551
20.1 Stephanie Anne’s Task (Most Improved Player) - Bookmarks Magazine
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins from Nov/Dec issue
20.6 LDB’s Task (Seasoned Reader) - Seeing Yourself in a Title
my last name is Young
Give a Boy a Gun by Todd Strasser
25.3 - Sandy’s Task As Suggested by Katy: Daylight Savings
A. I, Coriander by Sally Gardner (17th century)
C. Out of Sight, Out of Mind by Marilyn Kaye (222 pages)
30.1- pjreads's task as suggested by Jen B: IT'S IN THE CARDS
4 of clubs: This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen published in 2002, she's a GR author
8 of hearts: The Scorch Trials by James Dashner published in 2010
30.5 - Ms. Anderson and Tanja's Task: LIFE LESSONS
my die were 3 & 5
3. Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer
5. Love You Hate You Miss You by Elizabeth Scott This is about a high school girl who's best friend is killed in a car accident while partying. I felt that even though the partying and sleeping around and shoplifting described in the book probably do happen in real life, it was almost glorified in the text of the book. The girl dies, but the ride sure sounds cool. Not sure it's a book I'd want my teen to read.
Total Points: 280
Coralie10.1 Shorter Days
Phoenix in the Ashes
10.2 We Need a Drink
The Tea House on Mulberry Street
30.3 Shipwrecked
The Snow Queen and Memory
Total points 890
CHRISTINE USTask 15.8 Is that an Eye under your nose?
Whirl of the Wheel by Catherine Condie
One of the main characters is a potter (also known to the children as "the witch") with a magical wheel
TASK 30.0 Shipwrecked
I read:
The Romanov Prophecy by Steve Berry
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling
They are 2 of my favorite books and I love re-reading them, AND they are both long so they would keep me entertained on the island.
Big Book (750+) ticket for Harry Potter
GR author ticket for Catherine Condie
total points: 675+45 = 720
Kristen TX:10.8 - What a Way to Make a Living - I read Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi.
10.9 - Under the Covers - I chose the list "21 Great Books as Great as the Movie," so I read Fight Club. I really liked the movie and I enjoyed the book as well. Of course, having seen the movie first, I knew what to expect in the book, but I think it would qualify as flashlight worthy. It was definitely a page-turner.
15.2 - Recommended Books - I voted on The Count of Monte Cristo, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,The Picture of Dorian Gray, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. I chose to read Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe.
15.5 - Literature Map - I typed in Amy Sedaris' name and Nick Hornby's name appeared, who I had never read. So, I read High Fidelity. I think it was appropriate his name was "linked" to hers. They both have a similar writing style -- snarky & unapologetic in their writing, which is refreshing.
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - I used my first name, Kristen, and I read The Ice Man: Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer.
20.8 - It's My Birthday - I read Inside the Helmet: Life as a Sunday Afternoon Warrior.
30.1 - It's in the Cards - I drew a Two of Spades, a Queen of Clubs, an Eight of Spades, and a Jack of Diamonds. For the Jack of Diamonds, I read Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream by H.G. Bissinger and it was listed on "The New York Times" Nonfiction Bestselling List on October 21, 1990 (http://www.hawes.com/1990/1990-10-21.pdf). For the Two of Spades, I read The Marvellous Land of Oz, which was published in 1904.
30.6 - Exploration and High Adventure -
A. Read Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster
B. Read A Walk Across America
This should bring my point total to 275.
AngelaSunshine wrote: "AngelaSunshineI haven't done a seasonal challenge before and had planned to start with the winter challenge, but checked to see what I might've read to fit the fall challenge for kicks. I had qui..."
Welcome to the challenge AngelaSunshine. Isn't it great to fit books that you already planned on reading into a task. We are glad to have you join us.
30.8 - FALL BACK INTO READING 11/15/2009 - Fade Out by Rachel Caine
11/15/2000 - The O'Reilly Factor: The Good, the Bad, and the Completely Ridiculous in American Life by Bill O'Reilly
Total Points To Date: 810
DeeDee
20.8 Nancy’s Task (It’s My Birthday) – Pirate Talk (arr)
The Starry Rift (2008) by Jonathan Strahan (Goodreads Author) (Editor) (Hardcover, 560 pages) 3 *
The editor, Jonathan Strahan, is a Goodreads Author;
And
Big Books Ticket: 560 pages
335 + 20 = 355
Tasks Completed: 20
Points for this task: 20
Points thus far: 355/890
Books read: 26
Pages Read: 9090
Read but not claimed: 6
Goodreads Authors: 8
1. (Goodreads Author) John Joseph Adams (#20.6)
2. (Goodreads Author) Sarah Addison Allen (#15.2)
3. (Goodreads Author) Carol Berg (#25.4)
4. (Goodreads Author) Chris Cleave (#20.10)
5. (Goodreads Author) Jamie Ford (#20.8)
6. (Goodreads Author) Mary Robinette Kowal (#25.2)
7. (Goodreads Author) Jonathan Strahan (#20.8)
8. (Goodreads Author) Carrie Vaughn (#30.5)
Big Books:
500 +
(1) 688 pages: The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Seventh Annual Collection (2010) by Gardner R. Dozois (#10.1)
(2) 560 pages: The Starry Rift (2008) by Jonathan Strahan (Editor) (Hardcover, 560 pages) (#20.8)
5.1 FALL COLORS - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost***Goodreads Author***
5.5 TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME - Call the Devil by His Oldest Name by Sallie Bissell
In a baseball game an umpire makes a CALL.
15.3 CONTINENTAL DIVIDE - The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
My continent was Europe. The author is Spanish and the book is set in Spain.
***510 pgs Big Book Ticket****
15.5 LITERATURE MAP - Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
I put Keri Arthur into the Literature Map. Jacquelyn Frank is much more Romance the Keri Arthur.
****Goodreads Author***
15.9 COIN COLLECTOR - A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
I flipped 2 "Hell with it" coins. This book is 1216pgs
***1216pgs Big Book Ticket****
20.1 BOOKMARKS MAGAZINE The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Chose from Jan-Feb 2000 edition.
****Goodreads Author***
20.4 THE PLOT THICKENS - Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost
I love vampire and supernatural movies.
****Goodreads Author***
20.6 SEEING YOURSELF IN A TITLE - The Devil Amongst the Lawyers by Sharyn McCrumb
B-E-T-H are all in the title if you include the subtitle A Ballad Novel.
POINTS: 115
TASKS: 8
BOOKS: 8
PAGES: 3997
GR AUTHORS: 4
BIG BOOK 500+: 1
BIG BOOK 1000+: 1
TOTAL POINTS: 785
TOTAL BOOKS: 62
TOTAL TASKS: 49
TOTAL PAGES: 26287
GR AUTHORS: 18
BIG BOOKS 500+: 10
BIG BOOKS 750+: 2
BIG BOOKS 1000+: 2
Readerboard Name= Lindy-Lane My Goal Reading Points: 150
Points for this Task: 25
Total Points to Date: 135
Tasks Completed: 6
Total Books Read: 9
Total Pages Read: 2,562
I finished Task 25.1.. And the story continues:
Read two books that are either the 9th, 10th, or 11th book in a series...
I read Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich (10th in the Stephanie Plum books). Pages 312. Started the book 9.30; finished 10.3.
I also read Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea by Nancy Atherton (11th in the Aunt Dimity books). Pages 322. Started 11.15; finished 11.17.
Jen B30.1
I drew a King of Hearts (published since 2000, Monarchy) and a 10 of Clubs (even year, GR author), so I read:
A Vintage Affair: A Novel by Isabel Wolff, which was published in 2010 and is set in England
Isabel Wolff is a Goodreads Author
AND
29: A Novel by Adena Halpern, which was published in 2010
Adena Halpern is a Goodreads Author
Total Points: 170
Tasks Completed: 9
Total Books Read: 12
Books by Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 1(500+), 0(750+), 0(1000+)
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JESSICA BPV30.6 - KIRI's task: KIRI's task: Exploration & High Adventure
A. Read one book focusing on the exploration of an unexplored destination with the potential of a life-threatening situation
The Snow Leopard byPeter Matthiessen
B. Read about an explorer, navigator, discoverer, adventurer, or journeyer you've never heard of (or read) of before.
Biciklom oko svijeta 1991.-1995. : za mir u Hrvatskoj (Around the world by bicycle 1991.-1995.: for peace in Croatia) by Ante Tokić
I think the title says it all... :) Great book, very inspiring. I stumbled upon it in the city library, and was swept of my feet by the courage and determination of this, at the time, young 22 year old adventurer. Beautiful.
15.9 - COIN COLLECTOR!
I got 2 Do It! (300 pages)
I read two books:
A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah
and
Južno od granice, zapadno od sunca by Haruki Murakami
Total to date: 105
5.10 Name that Car. I read Beautiful Boy by David Sheff.I just got a new car in mid September and I am in love. Of course since my old car was 10 years old and on it's last legs, I wasn't so hard to please! I would definitely call my car "beautiful boy."
Tasks Completed:18
Pages for this task:326
Total pages:6196
GR Authors:4
Points for this task:5
Total points:225
Vanessa S.20.6 Seeing Yourself in a Title
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
ThE girL whO kicked The hOrnet'S nest
S.O.T.E.L.O
BJ Rose1 new task
#15.6 One-Hit Wonder: the only book of its type
The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister
*Erica Bauermeister is a GoodReads Author
Total Points = 810
Tasks Completed = 48
Total Pages = 22,230
GoodReads Authors = 15
Big Books: 500+ (4)
Catching up on posting! 20.4 The Plot Thickens
Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella I like romantic comedies so I chose this book, not exactly what I was looking for in a story but it was ok.
15.2 Recommended Books
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith I really like this one!
5.7 Circle of Life
The Adventures of Tom Sawyerby Mark Twain Mark Twain was used in the example and since I've been wanting to read this book I plugged it in!
Total Points this post: 40 points
Total for challenge:
30.4 - Mysteries and AnimalsA. The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King - 346 pages & GR Author - Mr. Holmes keeps bees and a bomb wired to his hives causes an explosion
B. Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters - 262 pages
Total pages in book(s): 608
Total Tasks Completed: 26
Total Books Read: 39
Total Pages Read: 11,090
Total Points: 440
Big Books: 500+(1)
Total GR Authors: 7
Just joined but coincidentally most of the books I've read in the past month fit!5.6 SHE'S A BEAUTY
Not Becoming My Mother: And Other Things She Taught Me by Ruth Reichl
I think the photograph on the cover is really beautiful in a sad, nostalgic way.
5.8 FREEDOM TO READ
Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs
5.9 COMFORT READ
The Amateur Gourmet by Adam Roberts
Books about food and cooking are total "curl up with a blanket and mug of tea" material for me. Perfect for a rainy day.
10.6 IN THE PINK
Pyramids by Terry Pratchett
I know it looks very purple in the pic, but it is pinker in real life.
10.7 CITY LIGHTS
The Sweet Life in Paris by David Lebovitz
20.4 THE PLOT THICKENS
My favorite movies and tv shows are somewhat-comedic murder mysteries or procedurals, so I read Basket Case by Carl Hiaasen.
25.1 THE STORY CONTINUES
Moving Pictures (Discworld #10) and Reaper Man (Discworld #11), both by Terry Pratchett
25.3 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME/FALLING BACK
B) Martian Time Slip by Philip K. Dick
C) Eric by Terry Pratchett (only 224 pages)
Total Points: 105
Tasks Completed: 8
Pages Read: 3010
Welcome to the challenge Riona. Isn't it fun to figure out how the books you've read will fit the challenge tasks?
25.4 - Lisa MD's Task: Stay Tuned For Your Regularly Scheduled ProgramI rolled a 3 and a 4 - Any 7 = You may read a book with a black/white/grey cover, AND a book with three or more colors on the cover.
I read the following:
by Pauline Réage- entire white cover and 
by J.K. Rowling- gold, blue, red on the coverTotal Points = 235
All right. I haven't updated since the end of September, so sorry! This is going to be big:Completed Tasks
5 Point Tasks
4. Bad Char/Author Name (Darvi) - A Texas Sky by Lori Wick (11/5/10)
9. Fave Author - Insatiable by Meg Cabot (10/9/10) - This is a comfort read because I've read almost every Meg Cabot book, and I trust her to always write a happy ending!
10 Point Tasks
2. Beverage Title - Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen (11/9/10)
5. Religious Figure - Mormon Scientist: The Life and Faith of Henry Eyring by Henry J. Eyring (10/6/10) - Henry Eyring held many positions within the LDS Church ("branch president" is kinda the equivalent of "minister" in other churches)
8. Career Memoir - All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot (10/11/10)
15 Point Tasks
2. SRC Recommended Book - Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder (GOODREADS AUTHOR) (10/13/10), plus I voted (To Kill a Mockingbird and The Help were my top two!)
3. Continent (European Author) - Artemis Fowl: The Atlantis Complex by Eoin Colfer (10/20/10)
5. Literature Map (Janette Oke) - Every Little Thing About You by Lori Wick (11/3/10) - It did an OKAY job at picking other authors... I had to be kinda choosy, but I really like Lori Wick now!
10. Book That Fits Another Task; Group Read Runner Up - Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder (GOODREADS AUTHOR) (10/17/10) - Also fits tasks 15.2 and 30.2b
AND Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella (11/15/10)
20 Point Tasks
2. Karen GHHS - Musical 300pp (Into the Woods) - Golden: A Retelling of "Rapunzel" (179pp) by Cameron Dokey (9/6/10)
AND Before Midnight: A Retelling of "Cinderella" (195pp) by Cameron Dokey (10/1/10)
5. Liz Vegas - Published 1987 - The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman (11/14/10)
6. LDB - SARA Title - Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia by Brandon Sanderson (GOODREADS AUTHOR) (11/2/10)
7. Erin NY - Immigration - Lowji Discovers America by Candace Fleming (11/9/10)
9. Lindsey KY - Babies - Shopaholic and Baby by Sophie Kinsella (10/31/10)
25 Point Tasks
1. Wendy MA - 9th, 10th, 11th in Series (400pp) - Undead and Unfinished (9th, 296pp) by MaryJanice Davidson (10/22/10)
AND Forever Princess (10th, 383pp) by Meg Cabot (10/18/10)
2. Leigh Ann - Debut Novel; Debut 2010 - The Chosen (1967) by Chaim Potok (10/2/10)
AND A Tailor-Made Bride (2010) by Karen Witemeyer (11/11/10)
3BC. Sandy - Pick 2: Time Travel; Short Book (100-300pp) - I Went to Vassar for This? (time travel) by Naomi Neale (9/27/10)
AND The Dating Deal (133pp) by Melanie Marks (10/14/10)
4. Lisa MD - SNAKE EYES: Paranormal (2010-4); Male Name Title (1960-3) - Undead and Unwelcome (paranormal) by MaryJanice Davidson (10/20/10)
AND Finnikin of the Rock (Finnikin is the main guy) by Melina Marchetta (9/7/10)
30 Point Tasks
1. pjreads – 10-clubs (GR author even yr), A-hearts (series 1st 2000s) - Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones (2008) by Brandon Sanderson (GOODREADS AUTHOR) (10/29/10)
AND Poison Study (1st, 2004) by Maria V. Snyder (GOODREADS AUTHOR) (10/11/10)
2. Sheila - House Exterior & Interior - Small Steps by Louis Sachar (9/16/10)
AND Brighter Than the Sun (sun room) by Julia Quinn (GOODREADS AUTHOR) (10/23/10)
5. Ms Anderson - 2 (Misspelled Words), 4 (4.1+ rating) - It's In His Kiss (it's) by Julia Quinn (GOODREADS AUTHOR) (9/18/10)
AND No Place for Magic (avg rating 4.15) by E.D. Baker (10/24/10)
7. Donna Jo - Published pre-1983; Smile on Cover - Heart of Darkness (1899) by Joseph Conrad (11/6/10)
AND
by Erin Downing (GOODREADS AUTHOR) (11/18/10)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CURRENT STATS
Tasks Completed: 33/53
Books Read: 46/71
Pages Read: 15,091
Points Earned: 570/890
15.7 SOLVE THE MYSTERYC) A heavy book fell off the shelf and hit her in the head. Read a book from Big Fat Books Worth the Effort...#7 on the list:
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas*
Translated by Unknown
Modern Library, 2002 (1844-1845)
1,462 pg.
Read - 11/18/10
5 Stars
* Big Book Ticket: 1000+ pg.
TOTAL POINTS: 260
Elizabeth NC10.10 (Group Hug) Kings of the Earth by Jon Clinch. I looked for it on the list of the most depressing books, but it was not there--I should probably go back and add it. I liked reading it, but it was not a happy story.
15.10 (second chances)
A. Little Bee by Chris Cleave ** Goodreads author** This fits the group read task
B. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot not chosen for Most Wanted 2010
20.1 (bookmarks) A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan. It was reviewed in the Sept/Oct issue.
That gives me:
Points: 245
Books Read: 20
Challenges Completed: 17
Pages Read: 5661
AngelaSunshine5.4 - I'm Glad My Mother Didn't Name Me...
True Confessions of a Heartless Girl by Martha Brooks
Main character's name is Noreen Stall. :-/
5.7 - Circle of Life
Sweethearts by Sara Zarr
Sara's birthday is October 3rd.
5.9 - Comfort Read
Everwild by Neal Shusterman
Neal Shusterman is definitely one of my favorite authors
15.6 - ONE-HIT WONDERS
Break by Hannah Moskowitz
This is the only book by Hannah published to date
Total Points: 310
5.4 I'm Glad My Mother Didn't Name MeShark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper by Fuchsia Dunlop
So glad my name isn't Fuchsia!
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 110
Tasks Completed: 9
Pages Read: 3362
15.1 - NEW HORIZONS - I chose to read Heart-Shaped Box off the Horror shelf. I am not a fan of horror books or movies much to my husbands dismay. I did not think this book was very scary nor did I like it very much. (2*)This will bring me to 620 points.
30.7 Great Expectations by Charles Dickens published in 1861(100years older than me!)& Witch by Christopher Pike
to me the girl has a smirky,mischievous smiletotal points: 290
Laura FL25.2 - Leigh Ann's task - AS HER DEBUT...
A. Pick any author and read (or reread) their debut novel (fiction)
The Gargoyle by Andrew DavidsonB. Pick an author who published their debut novel (fiction) in 2010 and read it.
Still Missing by Chevy Stevens pub. July 2010Task Total: 25 points
Challenge Total: 140 points
Completed Task 25.1 (And The Story continues) by readingAround the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (11th in a series) and The Burning Wire by Jeffrey Deaver (9th in a series).
I enjoyed both and Around The World In Eighty Days reminded me of how much I like Jules Verne books. Thanks to whoever pointed out that it was part of a series.
Total Points: 325
Janice CA5.9 Comfort Read.....
Revenge of the Spellmans by Lisa Lutz
4 stars
***Goodreads Author***
I adore the Spellman series. The books are breezy and the characters are engaging.I usually pick one up when my life is chaotic or when I've been reading too many intense books in a row.
+5
total: 195
tasks: 13
books: 15
GR Authors: 3
Task 5.4 - I'm glad my mother didn't name me (main character is Kit)
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
Task points = 5
Total Challenge points = 515
Readerboard Name: StacyCT5.8 - Freedom to Read
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Task Points: 5
Tasks Completed: 17
Total Points Earned: 270
Total Books Read: 23
Pages Read: 8619
GoodReads Authors: 7 (John Elder Robison; Margaret Atwood; Matt Beynon Rees; Heidi Durrow; Kevin Roose; Richard Dawkins; Greg Mortenson)
Big Book Tickets: 500+(2), 750+(), 1000+(1)
20.2 Karen GHHS’s Task (Rookie on Top) – Music Tells the Story I picked C and the musical Rent and read Shopaholic Takes Manhattan which takes place in New York.
Points: 20
Total Points: 765
Tasks Completed: 45
Books Read: 61
Pages: 19,179
Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Books: 500+(3), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
15.5 - LITERATURE MAP Go to
Literature Map and type in an author. Read a book by another author new to you who comes up on the literature map.
OPTIONAL: Tell us which author you first entered and whether you thought the literature map did a good job of picking another author you'd like.
I read Naked Heat by Richard Castle
I entered the name and got James Patterson (A Good reads author) so I read Crossfire
Not only did I think the Literature map did a good job of picking, I wondered if JP is the ghost writer for RC. Is there any way to find out?
I claim a GR ticket for James Patterson!
Points: 310
Tasks completed 16
Books read 25
Pages 8077
Good reads Authors 4
Big Books 500 (2)
10.5 THE FIRST ESTATEThe Name of the Rose: Including Postscript by Umberto Eco
* Claiming Big Book Ticket for this book. It was 536 pages long.
Total Points To Date: 820
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Rolled 2,2, and 4
A. 2- Read Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
BIG BOOK TICKET x 2 1024 pgs
B. 2 - Read Treason by Don Brown main character a Naval JAG officer.
C. 4 - "force" Read Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson
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