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FALL CHALLENGE 2010
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Fall Challenge 2010 Completed Tasks (do NOT delete any posts in this thread)
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5.5 Take Me Out to the Ball Game- "Hit"
Hit Man by Lawrence Block
5.7 Circle of Life
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells born Sept. 21, 1866
10.1 Shorter Days
At Large and At Small: Familiar Essays by Anne Fadiman
15.8 Is That an Eye?
Psychedelic: Optical and Visionary Art since the 1960s by David S. Rubin
Total: 65
5.2 The Play Must Go OnShakespere's Historical Play of King Henry the Eighth by William Shakespeare
review:Hmmm,found this really boring and the conversations incomprehensible at times despite loving to read Tudor related books.I had difficulty following what was happening.Not a patch on Hamlet! This isn't the exact edition I read but it is close in page numbers so I selected it.
Points this task:5
Total Points:45
Tasks Completed:6
Books Read:6
Total Goodreads Authors:1
Total Big Book Tickets:0
10.6 - In the Pink: Read a book with a pink cover.Brighter Than the Sun
Points this task: 10
Tasks completed: 1
Books read: 1
Total Points: 10
Task 5.9 Comfort Read: Freedom by Jonathan Franzen ★★★★ 562ppJonathan Franzen is a comfort read to me thanks to his previous book The Corrections, which is one of my favorites. I love epic family sagas. I'm pretty confident when I pick up a Franzen (or John Irving, same situation) novel that I will A.) get completely caught up in the story, and B.) love it in the end. This held true for Freedom, I just hope that I don't have to wait another 10 years for his next book.
I am claiming a Big Book ticket.
Total Points: 15/990
Tasks Completed: 2/53
Total Pages: 1,342
Total Books: 3
GR Authors: 0
Big Book: 500+ (1)
10.1- Shorter DaysI read Bad Boys Ahoy! by Sylvia Day. This book is a collection of 3 short stories that have characters loosely intertwined.
*Sylvia Day is a Goodreads Author*
Points for this task-10
Total Points- 50
Books Read- 5
Goodreads Authors-4
Total Pages Read- 1647
5.3 T.H.A.N.K.S.G.I.V.I.N.GUndone by Karin Slaughter
Points this task: 5
Total Points: 45
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 5
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
10.6 In The Pink The Duke And I by Julia Quinn
A fun, very good regency romance
20.8 Nancy’s Task – Pirate Talk
The Warrior's Princess by Barbara Erskine
Arr, and a mighty fine read this be too...
*Julia Quinn is a Goodreads author*
* Please may I have a Big Book ticket for The Warrior's Princess (560pp)*
Total points: 70
Big Book tickets: 3 (1 x 500+, 1 x 750+)
Goodread authors: 1
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 4
Pages read: 2118
5.4 - I'm Glad My Mother Didn't Name Me...The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
My mom's bff was named Muriel so I'm glad she didn't name me such an old fashioned sounding name. Plus I'm VERY glad she didn't name me after herself (Mildred).
25.3 - Sandy’s Task As Suggested by Katy: Daylight Savings
C. Short Book One False Note by Gordon Korman 174 pages
D. Dark/Depressing Books Lucky by Alice Sebold
I knew going in that Lucky would be a tough book to read when I realized it was an accounting of Alice Sebold's being raped while a student at Syracuse but it was even worse in the audio version because it was narrated by the author. This was probably the most depressing book I have EVER read. The title refers to so many people telling her how "lucky" she was to have survived.
30.2 - Sheila's task: INS & OUTS
A. Exterior: The Broken Window by Jeffery Deaver
B. Interior The Body in the Basement by Katherine Hall Page
Total Points = 160 Points
MG5.2 - The Play Must Go On
Antigone
25.3 - Sandy’s Task As Suggested by Katy: Daylight Savings
C.
D. Night was very depressing since it’s all about how human beings can do horrifying things to each other.
Points This Task: 30
Total Points: 100
Tasks Completed: 6
Books Read: 8
GoodReads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Pages Read: 2306
StangGirl :)Task # 15.7 - Solve the Mystery - (A) She fell from the ladder and Grabbed a Classic!
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Loved it!
Challenges Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Total Points: 15
Emily ID10.6 - In the Pink -
by Julia QuinnTotal completed: 11
Total points: 100
Total books: 11
Total pages: 4099
Southpaw285Completed Task #10.10 - Group Hug (09/10/10)
The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom
This is the September group read for Book Addicts
Points: 10
GR Author:0
Big Books: 0
Total Points: 10
Total Challenge Points as of 09/10/10 = 40
Emu20.4 The plot line thickens: Murder at the Savoy by Maj Sjöwall.
(Police-who-dunnit-plot)
Total points: 20
DIANE20.5 Liz Vegas’s Task - OPRAH'S ON! Read ONE BOOK that was published in 1986 or 1987:
Don't Be Afraid, Gringo: A Honduran Woman Speaks From The Heart: The Story of Elvia Alvarado by Elvia Alvarado and Medea Benjamin.
It was first published in 1987.
Total Points: 75
Tasks Completed: 7
Tasks in Progress: 4
Books Read: 9
GoodReads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
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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. You do not have to read the same author for both books. Enjoy!!
To the Nines Finished 9/7/10
and
Ten Big Ones Finished 9/8/10
Total Point Earned: 90/890
Total Pages Read: 2178/23366
Total Books Read: 9/65
Good Read Authours:
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
wendyma 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 points
40 total
wendyma 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)
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total 65
Jennifer L.5.2 – The Play Must Go On – A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen(108 pgs)
20.10 – Group Read – Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins - my comment is posted in the discussion thread (post #62)
25.3 – Daylight Savings
Part A - Historical Fiction - The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett which takes place between 1135 and 1174 (973 pages)
Part C - Shorter Days, Short Book (100-300 pages) - The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks (224 pages)
Claiming Big Book Tickets (750 pages+) for The Pillars of the Earth which was 973 pages.
TOTAL CHALLENGE POINTS = 50
CathyNJ - Just completed Task 5.3 - Thanksgiving - NK
I read
, by Nicole Krause.5 Points
5.9 - Comfort TaskPrep by Curtis Sittenfeld.
This was a comfort task because I loved Sittenfeld's later work, American Wife, and wanted to read something else by her.
Total pages in book(s): 420
Total Challenges Completed: 3
Total Books Read: 3
Total Pages Read: 894
Total Points: 20
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It's hard to pick a favorite musical, but one of my favorites is Rent - so I read
Without You: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and the Musical Rent, a memoir by Anthony Rapp (Mark).
Total points: 50
15.2 - RECOMMENDED BOOKS I read Birthmarked which was # 171 on the list. I voted for City of Thieves which was my last 5 star book that I read for the Summer Challenge.
New Points: 15
Total Points: 15
Repostwendy ma
I posted on mockingjay w/ spoilers
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
20 points
total 65
Kate.x.15.9 Coin Collector
I fliped two "Do it's" so I read Charlaine Harris "All Together Dead" which has 323 pages, of good action in my opinion.
Total Points = 45
25.4 Lisa MD's Regularly Scheduled ProgramI rolled a 1 and and 3.
For #1 my task was "Hawaii 5-0". I read House of Many Gods: A Novel by Kiana Davenport. It takes place in Hawaii.
My #3 task was "My 3 Sons" I read Henry's Sisters by Cathy Lamb (A GoodReads Author).
Total Points: 30
Total Tasks: 2
Total Pages: 1242
Total Books Read: 3
Total GoodReads Authors: 2
wendyma30.1- pjreads's task as suggested by Jen B: IT'S IN THE CARDS
Go to: Card Generator
And use the random card generator to narrow down your TWO books for this task. (You may make up to 4 draws, but you only need to read two books.)
If your card is a(n):
ODD NUMBER (3, 5, 7, 9): Your book must have been published in a year ending in an ODD number (1999, 2001, 2003, etc)
EVEN NUMBER (2, 4, 6, 8, 10): Your book must have been published in a year ending in an EVEN number (2000, 2002, 2004, etc)
ACE: Your book must be the first in a series
JACK: Your book must be written by a man
QUEEN: Your book must be written by a woman
KING: Your book must be set in/about/by an author from a country that is ruled by a king or a queen (ie: Britain, Spain, Sweden, etc.) Here's a helpful list: Countries Required: Tell us the country when you post.
If your card is a:
SPADE: Your book must be a classic (published in 1960 or earlier)
DIAMOND: Your book must have at some point been on a bestseller list Required: Tell us what list when you post- providing a link is helpful.
CLUB: Your book must be by a Goodreads Author
HEART: Your book must have been published since Jan 1, 2000.
Examples:
* If I drew the Queen of Hearts, I’d have to read a book written by a woman that has been published since Jan 1, 2000.
Required: Tell us what cards you drew
The Spellman Files by Lutz 9 of hearts (2007)
Storm Prey by Sandford 10 of hearts (2010)
30 points
total 95
wendyma5.7 - 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 points
100 points total
Task 20.3: Feminist Literature. Portrait in Sepia by Isabel Allende. From Wikipedia: "Major themes are historical descriptions of two wars and the role of a woman in Chile. The novel has many feminist reflections, thoughts that Isabel Allende herself has accepted she shares. Paulina del Valle is seen as the ultimate feminist, a woman who rules in a world of men."Task points: 20
Challenge total: 35
Readerboard: Lauren Marie25.1 And the Story Continues - A. and B.
I read
which is book 9 (289 pages) and
which is book 10 by Charlaine Harris(311 pages). This gives a total of 600 pages. I loved this series. It was a fun to read. Total Challenges Completed: 2
Total Books Read: 3
Total Points: 40
5.3 Authors with initials in T.H.A.N.K.S.G.I.V.I.N.GThe Help by Kathryn Stockett (K.S.)
LOVED this book. And I also love Thanksgiving. :)
15.10 - SECOND CHANCES
A) The Gunslinger by Stephen King
This book also works for the task 5.7 Circle Of Life (Stephen King is born in September)
B) Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
(From the category Most Wanted of 2010)
* Cassandra Clare is a GoodReads author *
Points This Task: 15
Total Points: 45
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 5
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Total Pages Read: 1115
A) The Gunslinger by Stephen King
This book also works for the task 5.7 Circle Of Life (Stephen King is born in September)
B) Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
(From the category Most Wanted of 2010)
* Cassandra Clare is a GoodReads author *
Points This Task: 15
Total Points: 45
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 5
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Total Pages Read: 1115
Re-postingMorgan P
5.4 The Grand Finale
The main character's name is Lingonberry Knudsen
5.6 A Well-Timed Enchantment
5.2 - The Play Must Go On: Read a play (minimum 70 pages)Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde
My edition is a Project Gutenberg download, but most editions in Goodreads are listed as 100+ pages.
I always love Oscar Wilde. And while I still prefer The Woman of No Importance, I can see straight away why this one was an instant hit.
20.5 Liz Vegas’s Task (Bigger is Better) - read a book published in 1986 – 1987
Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card (published in 1986)
This book is totally awesome!
Total Points: 25
Total Tasks: 2
Total Books: 2
Total Pages: 487
Task 25.3 Daylight Savingsa)historical fiction-The Tudor Wife by Brandy Purdy
c)short book-Anne Boleyn and Me by Alison Prince. This book contains 247 pages.
Points this task:25
Points Total:70
Tasks Completed:7
Books Read:8
Total Goodreads Authors:1
Total Big Book Tickets:0
5.4- Bad NameI read Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta. The heroines name is Milagro. That is a name I am glad I don't have.
Points for this task-5
Total Points- 55
Books Read- 6
Goodreads Authors-4
Total Pages Read- 1961
Task 30.4 Mysteries and AnimalsA. The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson Braun (Koko the cat plays a large role in helping Jim Qwilleran solve the crimes)
B. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (Mystery with a non dog/cat animal in the title)
Task Points = 30
Grand Total = 65
DIANE5.4 - 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:
Echoes of the White Giraffe by Sook Nyul Choi.
One of the main characters is named Inchun.
Total Points: 80
Tasks Completed: 8
Tasks in Progress: 4
Books Read: 10
GoodReads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
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Task: 5.7 - Circle of LifeStephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) according to WikiPedia
I read Blockade Billy
by Stephen King.Good book, although I didn't care for the ending.
Total pages in book: 112
Overall:
Total Challenges Completed: 2
Total Books Read: 2
Total Pages Read: 352
Total Points: 15
Judith NY15.6 One Hit Wonders
To Kill A Mockingbird
Points this task - 15
Tasks Completed - 1
Total Points for Challenge - 15
15.2 – RECOMMENDED BOOKSCutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
Big Book Ticket, 541 Pages
I voted for The Hunger Games and The Book Thief and I added Catching Fire during the summer challenge.
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 25
Jennifer KS5.9 - Comfort Read
I read Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb
This is a comfort read to me because when I read them I know that friendship and love will always be a strong theme no matter that these books are murder mysteries set in the future. No matter how technological we become we will always need our friends and family.
Points this task 5
Total points 65
Tasks completed 5
Books read 6
Emily Kate15.4 Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen
Jemima J: A Novel About Ugly Ducklings and Swans by Jane Green
7 characters, not counting the subtitle of the 2nd book
20.2 Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
Loved the book, but not quite as much as the play
20.7 Honolulu by Alan Brennert
20.8 Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married by Marian Keyes
Total: 220 points
30.8 Fall Back From Sept. 2009
The White Queen by Philippa Gregory
From Oct. 2000
Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher *504 page Big Book ticket*
Points this task: 30
Total Points: 75
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 7
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ (2), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Kate.x.5.7 Circle of Life I read "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie who was born on the 15th September 1890.
Total points = 50
Book: French Ways and Their Meaning, Edith WhartonTask: 10.1 SHORTER DAYS
Points for this task: 10
Total points: 25
Tasks completed: 2
JESSICA BPV 10.1 SHORTER DAYS
Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall by Kazuo Ishiguro
Total to date= 35 points
5.4 name glad not mine - Homeicide in Hardcover - main characters name is Brooklyn Wainwright
5.6 cover I consider beautiful - Hothouse Orchid
5.7 Fall Birthday - Charlaine Harris November 25 Shakespeare's Landlord
15.5 Literature Map - JA Jance - Charlaine Harris Sweet and Deadly
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10.5 The First Estate
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
I'm claiming a Big Book Ticket for this book (543 pages).
Task Points: 10
Tasks Completed: 3
Total Points Earned: 30
Total Books Read: 3
Pages Read: 1222
Good Read Authors:
Big Book Tickets: 500+(1), 750+(), 1000+()