4th Quarter 2010 Challenge

[Stacy]

Cathy wrote: "Stacy wrote: "Cathy & Jencey,
I saw your posts for points, but I didn't see your reading lists, am I missing them? :)"

Oh sorry I thought you said we didnt' need to have them - mine's definite..."

Oh no Cathy, you can change it every day if you want to! I have been, LOL!


Thank you to you and Jencey for posting them. If you use the strike-through feature to mark off the ones you've read, it makes it easier for me in case I get confused in the point tracking. You don't have to do the strike-through thing, I don't think everyone does, it's not a big deal - just makes it easier for me. (I guess I'm a little selfish that way. LOL!) :)

[Stacy]

Ashley wrote: "Task Completed:
10.10 Agree or Disagree?: Life's a Beach by Claire Cook

**I chose this book after looking through Cathy's books, she gave it 2 stars. I also gave it 2 stars. The plot line was q..."

Hmmm, I'll know to stay away from that one then! :)

[Stacy]

Task Completed:
25.3 Title Relay: Gimme a Call (3) (September), And Then Everything Unraveled (4) (September), When You Least Expect It (5) (September)


30/325 points
4/42 books

[Ashley]

Dang, Stacy! You are one fast reader!

[Jencey/]

Stacy, here is my list:
Jencey’s books
5.1 Fall Colors Scarlet Nights by Jude Deveraux

5.2 Land Of The Free Damsel Under Stress by Shanna Swendon

5.3 Celebrate a good time Cocktails For Three by Madeline Wickham

5.4 Get Cozy Land Of My Heart by Tracey Peterson

5.5 Back In Black Bourne Supremacy by Robert Ludlum

5.6 What’s Your Name Playing The Game by Barbara Taylor Bradford

5.7 What is the definition The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

5.8 It’s So … Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot

5.9 How many? All Our Tomorrows by Irene Hannon

5.10 And Action… Giving Thanks For Baby by

10 points

10.1 Er- book ending in er My Sister’s Keeper by Jodie Picoult

10.2 Eek… Read Paranormal book Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

10.3 Happy Birthday Savor The Moment by Nora Roberts

10.4 Lend a Hand Head Over Heels by Jill Mansel

10.5 It’s A zoo The Big Bad Wolf Tells All by Donna Kaufman

10.6 Get a Job Wife For Hire by Janet Evanovich

10.7 Sisterly love Summer Sisters by Judy Blume

10.8 Put On your dancing shoes Shadow Dance by Judy Garwood

10.9 Through Thick and Thin Hope In A Jar by Beth Harbison

10.10 Agree or Disagree The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffigan

15 points.
15.1 Read 2 book by an author who uses pysuedynom Confessions of A shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella, Twenties Girl by Madeline Wickham

15.2 Read 2 books with the same preposition in the title Under A Maui Moon by Robin Jones Gunn, Under The Boardwalk by Carly Phillips

15.3 Read 2 books with the same homophone Too Good To be True by Kristan, To Have and To Hold by Jane Green

15.4 Read 2 books with a pronoun One For The Money by Janet Evanovich, One Fifth Avenue by Candace Bushnell

15.5 Read 2 books with Quantifyers Little Pink Slips by Sally Koslow, Little Itty Bitty Lies by Mary Kay Andrews

25 points

25.1 Word Relay A Treasure of the Heart by Valerie Hansen, Heart Of The Matter by Emily Giffin, This Matter Of Marriage by Debbie Macomber

25.2 Author Relay Atonement Child by Francine Rivers, Summer At Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs, Fade To Midnight by Shannon Mckenna

25.3 Title Relay San Francisco by Kristin Billerbeck, Mr. Darcy’s Daughter by Elizabeth Ashton, The Girls From Aimes by Jeffrey Zaslow

25.4 Copyright year House of Winslow Journey to Forever by Carol Steward (2005) The Widow’s Choice by Gilbert Morris (2006), Starburst by Robin Pilcher (2007)

[Cathy]

Question - I"m trying to fill in the blanks in my list before posting and was wondering on the Name Generator - I pulled "Rowena" a toughie!!

So I did a google search and found a Rowena with a blog page and she had a chick lit list she's working on so I was wondering, can i read a book recommended by Rowena??

It's ok if you say no...it's just one task:)

[Cathy]

5 Points:

1. Fall for Books! - read a book with a cover that is mostly orange, red, yellow, gold, or brown.
Deeply Desperately by Heather Webber

2. Land of the Free – the Statue of liberty was dedicated in October - read a book set in New York.
Seven Year Bitch by Jennifer Belle

3. Celebrate Good Times - read a book with the word drink in the title or a type of drink in the title or on the cover.
Misery Loves Cabernet by Kim Gruenenfelder

4. Get Cozy - read an entire book in bed.
Girls Night Out by Carole Matthews

5. Back in Black – read a book with an all or almost all black cover.
The Journal of Mortifying Moments by Robyn Harding

6. What’s Your Name? – Go to http://www.behindthename.com/random/ and select “First name only,” put in whatever other info you want (male/female, category) and click “Generate a Name!” Read a book whose main character or author has that name.
TBD
The Devil in the Junior League by Linda Francis Lee (Recommended by Rowena)

7. The Definition is… - Noah Webster was born on October 16, 1758 – Go to http://watchout4snakes.com/CreativityToo... and then read a book whose title contains the 10th, 11th, or 12th word you come to.
“Wishing; Turntable; Commission” – Wish Upon a Star by Olivia Goldsmith

8. It’s So…. - read a book with an adjective in the title.
The Glamorous, (Double) Life of Isabelle Bookbinder by Holly McQueen


9. How Many? - read a book with a pluralized word in the title.
The Lonely Hearts Club by Elizabeth Eulberg

10. Aannnndd ACTION! - read a book with verb or a variation of a verb in the title.
Lust, Loathing and a Little Lip Gloss by Kyra Davis



10 pts.

1. Er… - OctobER, NovembER, DecembER - this is the only challenge where all of the months end in ER - read a book that has a word ending in "-ER" in its title.
The GatecrashER by Madeleine Wickham

2. EEEEKKKK!!! – read a paranormal chick lit book.
Once Upon Stilettos by Shanna Swendson 10/3/10 10 POINTS

3. Happy Birthday! - read a book by an author born in Oct, Nov, or Dec.
Slightly Single by Wendy Markham

4. Lend a Hand - read a book with a title containing the name of a body part (i.e. Hand, Nail, Finger, Toe, Etc).
Dog Handling by Clare Naylor

5. It’s a Zoo - read a book with the name of an animal in the title.
Monkey Business by Sarah Mlynowksi

6. Get a Job! - read a book with a word in the title that has something to do with work, i.e. work, job, hire, fire, meeting, etc.
Heiress for Hire by Erin McCarthy

7. Sisterly Love - Read a book about sisters.
The Smart One & the Pretty One by Clare LeZebnik

8. Put on Your Dancing Shoes – read a book with the word Dance
TBD

9. Through Thick & Thin – read a book with the word fat or skinny (or a synonym of either, try not to use “big” or “little” unless you absolutely have to) in the title.
Size 14 is not Fat Either by Meg Cabot

10. Agree or Disagree? – look at your friends’ “read” lists and choose a book that they gave two stars or less. Do you agree with their rating? Post your thoughts.
The Truth About Diamonds by Nicole Richie (Dawn only gave 2 Stars)



15 Pts

1. Name’s the Same – Read TWO books written by an author who uses a pseudonym: one book written under the author’s real name, and one written under the pseudonym. Mini-Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
Cocktails for Three by Madeleine Wickham

2. Prepositions - read 2 books whose titles contain the same preposition in their titles.
American Girls About Town: They’re Not Just the Girls Next Door by Jennifer Weiner & More
Forget About It By Caprice Crane

3. Homophones - read 2 books whose titles contain words that are homophones
How I Write by Janet Evanovich
The Right Address by Carrie Karasyov & Jill Kargman

4. Pronouns – Read 2 books whose titles each contain the same pronoun
Love You to Death by Melissa Senate
You’ll Never Nanny in this Town Again by Suzanne Hansen

5. Quantifiers – read 2 books whose titles each contain a quantifying word such as: some, much, many, few, little, a lot, half, three, etc.
Tulle Little Tulle Late by Kimberly Llewellyn
Little White Lies by Gemma Townley



25pts.

1. Word Relay: Make a chain by using a word that is in the preceding book’s title.
See Jane Date by Melissa Senate
Around the World in 80 Dates by Jennifer Cox (CLAMS)
Bringing Home the Birkin: My Life in Hot Pursuit of the World’s Most Coveted Handbag by Micahel Tonello (Fal)

2. Author Relay: Make a chain using the last letter of either the first or last name of the previous author to choose the next book.
Not So Snow White by Donna Kauffman
Tales of a Drama Queen by Lee Nichols
Damsel Under Stress by Shanna Swendson


3. Title Relay: Make a chain with the number of words in the title.
Barefoot by Elin Hildebrand (1 Word)
Holly’s InBox by Holly Denham (2 Words)
Seven Year Switch by Claire Cook (3 Words)


4. Copyright Year Relay - Make a chain with the copyright year of books.
I Heart Hollywood by Lindsey Kelk (2010)
Italian for Beginners by Kristin Harmel (2009)
This Charming Man by Marian Keyes (2008)

[Stacy]

Ashley wrote: "Dang, Stacy! You are one fast reader!"

No, not really. I just had like tree or four books that I'd started in August and stopped at the halfway point. It also helped that a couple of them were YA and really easy reads! :)

[Stacy]

Jencey wrote: "Stacy, here is my list:
Jencey’s books
5.1 Fall Colors Scarlet Nights by Jude Deveraux

5.2 Land Of The Free Damsel Under Stress by Shanna Swendon

5.3 Celebrate a good time Coc..."

Oooh! I didn't know Damsel Under Stress was set in NY. I may have to copy you and use that for 5.2 as well! I have it as one of the preposition books and I wasn't looking forward to reading the only other book I have with "under" in the title.
Thanks Jencey!

[Stacy]

Cathy wrote: "Question - I"m trying to fill in the blanks in my list before posting and was wondering on the Name Generator - I pulled "Rowena" a toughie!!

So I did a google search and found a Rowena with a ..."


Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner Cathy. That's fine with me. That's going to be a tough name to find!

[Stacy]

Cathy wrote: "5 Points:

1. Fall for Books! - read a book with a cover that is mostly orange, red, yellow, gold, or brown.
Deeply Desperately by Heather Webber

2. Land of the Free – the Statue of liberty..."

I like how you split up your book covers!

[Cathy]

Stacy wrote: "Jencey wrote: "Stacy, here is my list:
Jencey’s books
5.1 Fall Colors Scarlet Nights by Jude Deveraux

5.2 Land Of The Free Damsel Under Stress by Shanna Swendon

5.3 Celebrate a goo..."

YOu could read Knitting Under the Influence by Claire LaZebnik or Under the Duvet by Marian Keyes (I had it as my preposition too for a minute but changed)

but all the Enchanted Series in New York:)

[Cathy]

Jencey wrote: "Stacy, here is my list:
Jencey’s books
5.1 Fall Colors Scarlet Nights by Jude Deveraux

5.2 Land Of The Free Damsel Under Stress by Shanna Swendon

5.3 Celebrate a good time Coc..."


Jencey - Summer Sisters by Judy Blume is THE best book!! I think I've read it three times since i was about 16...highly recommend it!!

[Ashley]

Cathy wrote: "5 Points:

1. Fall for Books! - read a book with a cover that is mostly orange, red, yellow, gold, or brown.
Deeply Desperately by Heather Webber

2. Land of the Free – the Statue of liberty..."

The "Slightly" series by Wendy Markham is excellent!

[Cathy]

Ashley wrote: "Cathy wrote: "5 Points:

1. Fall for Books! - read a book with a cover that is mostly orange, red, yellow, gold, or brown.
Deeply Desperately by Heather Webber

2. Land of the Free – the Sta..."


Good to know - I think I've had it on every challenge list for the past year!

[Jencey/]

Cathy wrote: "Jencey wrote: "Stacy, here is my list:
Jencey’s books
5.1 Fall Colors Scarlet Nights by Jude Deveraux

5.2 Land Of The Free Damsel Under Stress by Shanna Swendon

5.3 Celebrate a goo..."

Well this will be my second read of the book.

[Jencey/]

Cathy wrote: "Stacy wrote: "Jencey wrote: "Stacy, here is my list:
Jencey’s books
5.1 Fall Colors Scarlet Nights by Jude Deveraux

5.2 Land Of The Free Damsel Under Stress by Shanna Swendon

5.3 C..."

I know that I have Sophie Kinsella down twice but I have a personal copy of Cocktails for Three so it is easy to get to. I had thought about Knitting Under The Influence. Most of the Enchanted Inc. series is in New York. I think only the last book is not. I could be wrong.

[Tara]

Cathy wrote: "Jencey wrote: "Stacy, here is my list:
Jencey’s books
5.1 Fall Colors Scarlet Nights by Jude Deveraux

5.2 Land Of The Free Damsel Under Stress by Shanna Swendon

5.3 Celebrate a goo..."

I loved that book to Cathy. It's one her best!

[Cathy]

Jencey wrote: "Cathy wrote: "Stacy wrote: "Jencey wrote: "Stacy, here is my list:
Jencey’s books
5.1 Fall Colors Scarlet Nights by Jude Deveraux

5.2 Land Of The Free Damsel Under Stress by Shanna Swe..."

Let me know if you like Cocktails for three...I have it as my Madeleine Wickham read to check out after I finish the Latest Shopaholic as my SK read right now:)

[Cathy]

Tara wrote: "Cathy wrote: "Jencey wrote: "Stacy, here is my list:
Jencey’s books
5.1 Fall Colors Scarlet Nights by Jude Deveraux

5.2 Land Of The Free Damsel Under Stress by Shanna Swendon

5.3 C..."

Which one? The wendy markham? There are so many replies I can't keep track!

[Kristine]

Any suggestions with a character named Meridth? (for task 5.2)?

[Kourtney]

TASK COMPLETED

10.2 EEEEKKKK!!! – A Fiend in Need by Maureen Child

I loved this series!! I'm hoping a third book comes out

Total: 15

[Ashley]

Cathy wrote: "Which one? The wendy markham? There are so many replies I can't keep track!"

Yeah, I am starting to get confused with all the replies that look the same... Maybe if we edit them to include the info we are currently responding to instead of the beginner stuff, it'd be easier?

[Tara]

Cathy, the Judy Blume book, Summer Sisters.

[Suzanne]

I am working on my list. I didn't think I'd be able to participate, but I'm going to try. I know I won't be able to read too many books because of school, but these challenges are too fun to pass up!

[Cathy]

Tara wrote: "Cathy, the Judy Blume book, Summer Sisters."

Haha - I figured it out like ten minutes after - I was probably just confusing myself! That was such a good book - they should make it a movie - I cried at the end of it - I was 16, at work, and so embarassed! I hid my face and toughened back up:) Hahaha!

[Kourtney]

I just received Summer Sisters off of Bookmooch yesterday - I'm glad to hear it's so good!

Cathy - I personally am in love with the Slightly series by Wendy Markham! Too bad no new ones have come out since then.

[Jencey/]

I liked Summer Sisters. I just was unsure I wanted to read it again. I am interested in reading some of Judy Blumes adult books.

[Jen B]

5 Point Tasks
1. The Love Goddess' Cooking School - Melissa Senate (11.28.10)
2. Valley of the Dolls - Jacqueline Susann (10.26.10)
3. Misery Loves Cabernet - Kim Gruenenfelder
4. The Yummy Mummy - Polly Williams (11.06.10)
5. The Bonfire of the Vanities - Tom Wolfe
6. The English American - Allison Larkin (name generated: Alison)
7. Two Years, No Rain - Shawn Klomparens (word generated: Rain)(10.08.10)
8. The Secret Life Of CeeCee Wilkes - Diane Chamberlain
9. Water for Elephants - Sara Gruen
10. Balancing in High Heels - Eileen Rendahl

10 Point Tasks
1. Scarlet Feather - Maeve Binchy
2. 29 - Adena Halpern (11.14.10)
3. Pretty in Plaid - Jen Lancaster (10.20.10)
4. Easy On the Eyes - Jane Porter
5. Dog On It - Spencer Quinn (12.14.10)
6. Service Included - Phoebe Damrosch
7. Greetings From Somewhere Else - Monica McInerney
8. TBD
9. Through Thick and Thin - Alison Pace
10. Best Friends Forever - Jennifer Weiner (Stacy gave this one 2 stars)

15 Point Tasks
1. Mini-Shopaholic - Sophie Kinsella | The Wedding Girl - Madeleine Wickham
2. Conversations With the Fat Girl - Liza Palmer | How To Sleep With A Movie Star - Kristin Harmel
3.
4. Little Lady, Big Apple - Hester Browne | Little Lady Agency and the Prince - Hester Browne
5. A Wild Affair - Gemma Townley | A Girl's Best Friend - Elizabeth Young

25 Point Tasks
1. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet - Jamie Ford (12.29.10) | Sweet Little Lies - Lauren Conrad (12.22.10) | Little Bee - Chris Cleave
2. End of Story - Peter Abrahams | The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest - Steig Larsson | The Wedding Officer - Nicholas Cappella
3. Georgia's Kitchen - Jenny Nelson (12.26.10) (Two Words) | A Vintage Affair - Isabel Wolff (11.11.10) (Three Words) | The House at Riverton - Kate Morton (Four Words)
4. Last Night at Chateau Marmont - Lauren Weisberger (11.23.10)(2010) | Mommywood - Tori Spelling (11.17.10) (2009) | Good Luck - Whitney Gaskell (12.15.10) (2008)

Total Points: 75
Total Books Read: 14

[Nicole]

5.1: Pushing Up Daisies by Rosemary Harris

5/325

I've read two other books as well, but they're for tasks that need additional ones.

[Cathy]

Jen B wrote: "Alright, here's my list! My final challenge for a little while...I'm challenged out, I think!

5 Point Tasks
1. Georgia's Kitchen - Jenny Nelson
2. [book:Valley of the Dolls|5083..."


Ooh I remmeber reading Valley of the Dolls in HS and loving it! It was around the time JS released the sequel (like 25 years after the first one!) so I read that too...then I rented the movie...you think I liked it?

[Joanne]

So I am going to try to get my list put together this weekend, I finished Riding lessons Wednesday, it was great, I am going to use it as part of the author relay. I am starting Mini Shopaholic today and am super excited! I hope it is good!

[Tara]

Cathy wrote: "Jen B wrote: "Alright, here's my list! My final challenge for a little while...I'm challenged out, I think!

5 Point Tasks
1. Georgia's Kitchen - Jenny Nelson
2. [book:Valley of ..."

I loved Valley of the Dolls to. I think I watched the movie but I can't remember. Maybe I should try and find it again. LOL!

[Suzanne]

Here's my list. There's a lot missing, but this is probably more books than I will be able to read anyway!

5 pts.
1. Fall – Catching Fire
2. Free –
3. Celebrate -
4. Cozy – You'll Never Blue Ball in This Town Again: One Woman's Painfully Funny Quest to Give It Up - Heather McDonald
5. Black – The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner
6. Name – Truly, Madly (Lucy)
7. Definition… -
8. It’s So…. – Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
9. How Many? - The Mosts
10. ACTION! – Don't Cry for Yesterday
10 pts.
1. Er… - Best Friends Forever
2. EEEEKKKK!!! – Bras & Broomsticks
3. Happy Bday! – The Carrie Diaries (Candace Bushnell’s bday is December 1)
4. Hand –
5. Zoo – Mockingjay
6. Job! –
7. Sisterly – Prophecy of the Sisters
8. Dancing Shoes –
9. Thick/Thin – Size 12 is Not Fat
10. Agree/Disagree? – This Lullaby (Maria D gave it 2 stars)

15 pts.
1. Same – Mini-Shopoholic & The Wedding Girl - Sophie Kinsella/Madeline Wickham
2. Prepositions – Something Like Fate, Someone Like You
3. Homophones –
4. Pronouns – When it Happens, Let It Snow
5. Quantifiers – 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Pretty Little Liars #1

25pts.
1. Word: Salem Falls, Fall for Anything, Water for Elephants
2. Author: Chelsea Handler, Cecilia Ahern, Audrey Niffenegger
3. Title: 29 (1 word), Heist Society (2 words), Sugar and Spice (3 words)
4. Copyright: A Total Waste of Makeup (2005), How Nancy Drew Saved My Life (2006), Fourth Comings (2007)

[Jen B]

First task done:

5.7 The Definition Is...

Two Years, No Rain by Shawn Klomparens

I lucked out with this one -- I was already reading this book, and the 11th word I generated was Rain.

Total Points: 5
Total Books: 1

[Stacy]

Task Completed:
5.4 Get Cozy - The Mosts by Melissa Senate

35/325 points
5/42 books

I really liked this book. It's your typical YA chick lit, not saying that in a bad way though. Very enjoyable, quick read!

[Cathy]

Tara wrote: I loved Valley of the Dolls to. I think I watched the movie but I can't remember. Maybe I should try and find it again. LOL!

Eh - the movie version of Valley Of the Dolls was a major disappointment..I think it was long too...I don't know I just remember thinking how the book was so much better...

Same with the Seocnd Book - disappointing!

[Maria]

Task Completed:
10.3 Happy Birthday --> "Mockingjay" Susanne Collins

10/325

its my first book of my first challenge! i'm excited! :-)

maria :-)

[Jencey/]

Way to go Maria! :)

[Ashley]

Task Completed:
5.9 How Many?: Backseat Saints by Joshilyn Jackson

15/325 points
3/42 books

[Tara]

TASK COMPLETED
15.1 Names the Same-Mini Shopaholic-Sophie Kinsella and Sleeping Arrangements-Madeleine Wickham

30/325 points
4/42 Books

[Stacy]

Maria wrote: "Task Completed:
10.3 Happy Birthday --> "Mockingjay" Susanne Collins

10/325

its my first book of my first challenge! i'm excited! :-)

maria :-)"

All right Maria!!! :)

[Kourtney]

Maria wrote: "Task Completed:
10.3 Happy Birthday --> "Mockingjay" Susanne Collins

10/325

its my first book of my first challenge! i'm excited! :-)

maria :-)"

Woo hoo! Welcome to the challenege Maria! But be careful - they get addicting :)

[Kristine]

Ashley wrote: "Task Completed:
5.9 How Many?: Backseat Saints by Joshilyn Jackson

15/325 points
3/42 books"

What did you think?

[Ashley]

Kristine wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Task Completed:
5.9 How Many?: Backseat Saints by Joshilyn Jackson

15/325 points
3/42 books"

What did you think?"

It was pretty good... There were some twists at the end that I did not expect, which was nice. Interesting to see the viewpoint in an abusive situation.

Have you read it, or are you planning to?

[Kristin (Kritters Ramblings)]

Well with the move and some personal things happening - my reading in october has been below the norm.

5.10 Saving Max by Antoinette van Heugten

5/325 1/42 books

thank goodness this was an awesome read - made the time I had to read well worth spending!

[Suzanne]

I want to read a book by Madeleine Wickham for the Name’s the Same task. I read Cocktails for Three awhile ago and thought it was just ok. Here is what my library has:
A Desirable Residence, The Gatecrasher, Sleeping Arrangements and The Wedding Girl.
Which do you think I should read? Any that you liked best/least? Just trying to get an idea. Thanks!

[Kourtney]

Suzanne wrote: "I want to read a book by Madeleine Wickham for the Name’s the Same task. I read Cocktails for Three awhile ago and thought it was just ok. Here is what my library has:
A Desirable Residence, The G..."

I read The Gatecrasher and it was too dark for me. I really enjoyed Sleeping Arrangements, but for me, my vote would be for The Wedding Girl! I am currently reading it and am so into the storyline and the "what will happen next" aspect is so strong it is a hard book to put down. I am about halfway through, so I'm hoping to read a lot tonight to see what happens.

I have A Desirable Residence and Cocktails for Three but haven't tried them yet.

[Suzanne]

Kourtney--I'll request The Wedding Girl. It sounds good. Thanks!

[Nicole]

I read The Wedding Girl for that task. I really enjoyed it.