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WINTER CHALLENGE 2010-2011: ASIA
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Winter Challenge 2010-2011 Completed Tasks (do not delete any posts)
Michelle WI15.10 Keep It Simple
The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly - 4 stars
Points this Task: 15
Total Points: 90
Katie OH Task #25.3 -- Christine US's task - REFLECTIONS on 2010
A) First-Time Mom : Getting Off on the Right Foot--From Birth to First Grade by Kevin Leman (My fond memory of 2010 is celebrating my daughter's 1st birthday.)
B) A Carol for a Corpse by Claudia Bishop
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 50
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
5.4 : It's Cold OutsideCold Mountain by Charles Frazier
Task points : 5
5.10 : Author
On Writing by Stephen King
Task points : 5
10.4 : Scotland
A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
Task points : 10
Total Points: 35
Total Tasks Complete: 4
Total Books Read: 4
Total Big Book Tickets 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Total Goodreads Authors 0
10.6 - cookie exchangeBarbecue Outdoor Eating to Delight and Inspire (223 pages)
My husband and I received this book as a Christmas gift from his aunt and there are soooo many recipes in here I am dying to try--just as soon as we shovel the grill out of the snowbank that used to be our deck. :/
Thanks to Google, I've also learned that 'delight' is a popular word to use in cookie recipes. A few that sounded good to me were Double Delight Peanut Butter Cookies, Mint Chocolate Delight Cookies and Devil's Delight Cookies. Yum!
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15.7 - the book is always better than the movie...or is it?
Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells (Goodreads author)
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25.2 - thank you moderators
1 - 311 Pelican Court by Debbie Macomber
2 - The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman
Kristi read both of these books in 2010.
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Points Claiming: 50
Total Points: 175
Mod
Read Rampant by Diana Peterfreund - about unicorns
Finished 12/21/10 402 Pages
Diana Peterfreund is a Goodreads Author
15.9 Warm Up
Read Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl - book takes place in South Carolina.
Finished 12/17/10 503 pages.
Kami Garcia and Margarget Stohl are Goodreads Authors
I would like a big book ticket for this book +500 pages.
20.3 Frosty the Snowman
Read The Dark Divine by Bree Despain - one of the main characters turns to a werewolf
Finished 12/22/10 372 pages
Bree Despain is a Goodread Author
20.4 Game On! Rolled a 6
Read The Luxeby Anna Godbersen
Finished 12/2/10 433 pages
I really think this book did a great job capturing the era in the year of 1899.
20.5 Bigger is Better
Read Sphinx's Princess by Esther M. Friesner - the main character is a women who learns to read and write and find her own way in ancient Egypt- Really great book!
Finished 12/24/10 400 pages
Points this post: 85
Total points: 85
Tasks Completed: 5
Books read:5
Total pages: 2110
GR Authors: 4
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
15.7 The Book is Always Better than the MovieI read The Woods by Harlan Coben from the Book is Better list.
My paperback was 528 pgs so I would like to claim a Big Book.
I have not seen the movie, but don't know that I will put out the effort to track it down.
This post: 15 + 500p Big Book
Total to Date = 100 points.
Books Read: 10
GR Authors: 4
Big Books: 500+ (1)
Finished:5.8 Here's to a New Beginning
Soulless by Gail Carriger 2009, 357 pp
Loved this steampunk book; a good blend of sly humor, mystery and romance.
15.3 From A to Z
A. A Novel Bookstore by Laurence Cossé 2009, 416 pp
B. Changing My Mind by Zadie Smith 2006, 306 pp
15.7 The Book is Always Better Than the Movie
Forrest Gump by Winston Groom 1986, 256 pp
I had never seen the movie, so my sister and I watched it last Saturday. I must say I enjoyed the movie more. It was #287 on Book Was Better List.
30.5 Emily ID's Task--The Old '10/The New '11
A. Frangipani: A Novel by Célestine Hitiura Vaite 2004, 294pp
B. The Year the Music Changed: The Letters of Achsa Mceachern-Isaacs & Elvis Presley by Diane Thomas 2005, 244pp
Today's total 65
Grand total 375
I finished 2 more tasks5.1 Shorter Days - The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling - 108 pp
20.10 Group Reads
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. My comment is #12 in the thread.
Points this task: 25
Total Points: 90
Tasks Completed: 7
Books Read: 8
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+ (3), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Finished 2 more!Task 5.10 About the Author
How to Buy a Love of Reading by Tanya Egan Gibson
Tanya Egan Gibson is a GR Author
In her words, Carley has "never met a book she liked", so her nouveau-riche parents decide to commission a book to be written for her sweet sixteen birthday as a party favor. They will be the "Medicis of Long Island." They invite author Bree, to move in and write a book to Carley's specifications.
Task 20.10 Group Reads
The Giver by Lois Lowry
My post is #37
Points these tasks: 25
Points to date: 185
GR Authors these tasks: 1
BB Tickets these tasks: 0
Total pages read: 5613
Total GR Authors to date: 4
Total BB Tickets to date: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)
Diane5.6 -- It’s All in the Numbers
The two most populous countries in the world are both in Asia. Read a book that has a lot (over 25,000) of Goodreads ratings - Good in Bed by Jennifer Weiner.
***Jennifer Weiner is a GOODREADS AUTHOR***
Total Points: 405/975
Tasks Completed: 28/56
Tasks in Progress: 3
Books Read: 34
Goodreads Authors: 3 (Jennifer Weiner, Jackson Pearce, Rebecca Wells)
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
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5.3 - STARTS WITH...Silent on the Moor by Deanna Raybourn.
15.6 - "BEGINS WITH Q, ALEX"
Quick Study by Maggie Barbieri
Points this post - 20
Total points - 230
Goodreads authors this post - 0
Total Goodreads authors - 3
5.3 - STARTS WITH...Silent on the Moor by Deanna Raybourn.
15.6 - "BEGINS WITH Q, ALEX"
Quick Study by Maggie Barbieri
Points this post - 20
Total points - 230
Goodreads authors this post - 0
Total Goodreads authors - 3
wendymarepost5.7 -- Happy New Year!
In 2011, Feb 3 is Chinese New Year. The color red is very common during the celebration. Read a book with a predominately red cover. Examples: REQUIRED: Include a picture of the cover or a link to it.
Janet Evanovich Wicked Appetite http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1282...
5 points
new post
10.8 Promise Her Anything, But Give Her... In honor of Valentine's Day, read a book with flowers, candy, hearts, or jewelry on the cover.
REQUIRED: you MUST include a link to the book or to the cover in your post.
The Hard Kind of Promise by Willner-Pardo (flower on the cover)
Cover link http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/77...
10 points
150 total
5.8 First in a new seriesWings by Aprilynne Pike
I loved this book!!!
This gives me a total of 10 points. If I go any faster I might catch up with the tortoise. LOL!!!
10.9 Serial KillerApple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke
This book qualifies for the task because it's #14 in the Hannah Swensen series and it's the last one published. #15 isn't due to be released until spring 2011.
Points: 10
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Total Points: 50
Completed Tasks: 4
15.10 Keep it SimpleI read "The Wednesday Sisters" by Meg Waite Clayton* (A GoodReads Author). Originally I had it under a different challenge (a big oops on my part), but I wanted to read it regardless, so it fits into this slot nicely.
Total Points: 85
Tasks Completed: 7
Tasks in Progress:2
Books Read: 9
GoodReads Authors: 3
Big Books:
Total Pages: 2775
KAREN OZTask 25.2 - Emily IN's Task - Thank You Moderators
The Passage by Justin Cronin
766 pgs claiming 2 Big Book ticket (>750 pages )
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Kathryn Stockett is a GR author
Books were chosen from Sandy's list
Total to Date = 130 points.
aka MetshaftFinally some points on the board!!
Task 10.5 - Chinese Dragon Dance
I read The Hound of the Baskervilles
Points claimed:10
Total points: 10
Tasks complete: 1
Chinook20.10 Group Read
The Giver by Lois Lowry. I commented on the discussion in Message 38.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 115
Big Book tickets: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Goodread authors: Kathryn Stockett
Tasks Complete: 8
Books read: 8
ANNA E20.10 - Group Read
Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak
I have made 2 or 3 comments in the discussion.
Can I also claim a Big Book Ticket please as this book was 512 pages
Task Points: 20
Tasks Completed: 4
Total Points Earned: 75
GoodReads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 500+(1), 750+(), 1000+()
Stacey
10.3 To Your Health!
Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Eric Schlosser
(approved in the task thread)
New points: 10
Total points: 165
10.3 To Your Health!
Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Eric Schlosser
(approved in the task thread)
New points: 10
Total points: 165
10.10 Top Ten ListsRead a book from a Guardian top ten list.
One Day by David Nicholls
One Day was on Esther Freud's list of top ten love stories: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/...
This Post: 10
Total Points: 140
Tasks Completed: 14
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+ (3), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Diane25.2 - Emily IN's task - Thank You Moderators!
Read two books that were read by a moderator of the SRC group in 2010.
From Sandy's 2010 Shelf: Zlata's Diary: A Child's Life in Wartime Sarajevo by Zlata Filipović.
From DLMRose's 2010 Shelf: Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began by Art Spiegelman.
Total Points: 430/975
Tasks Completed: 29/56
Tasks in Progress: 3
Books Read: 35
Goodreads Authors: 3 (Jennifer Weiner, Jackson Pearce, Rebecca Wells)
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
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Jenny Chicago Task 10.9 Serial Killer, read the last book in a series containing at least three book.
I read Mockingjayby Suzanne Collins
Points this task 10
Total Points 55
Goodread Authors 2
Big Books
15.3 From A.....to ZA. I read American Gods by Neil Gaiman
**Goodreads author***
**672 pages - claiming big book ticket***
B. I read A Girl Named Zippy by Haven Kimmel
Points this task - 15
Tasks completed - 4
Books read - 5
Total Points - 60
Pam25.2: Thank You Moderators
I read Secrets of a Shoe Addict by Beth Harbison. THis was from Cynthia's shelf.
and
Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris, from Kristi's shelf.
Beth Harbison is a GR Author
Points: 25
Total Points: 105
GR Authors: 3
10.7 MY FAVORITE THINGS - 61 Hours by Lee ChildThis is from the Mystery Genre
15.1 TIME AFTER TIME -
a.Historical Fiction - Ravens of Avalon by Diana L. Paxson
b.Futuristic Fiction - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
20.3 FROSTY THE SNOWMAN - My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon edited by P.N. Elrod ***Goodreads Authors***authors include: Kelley Armstrong and Lilith Saintcrow
25.3 - REFLECTIONS ON 2010 -
a. Charleston by Alexandra Ripley
Favorite memory is vacation I took with my husband in Charleston SC
***Big Book Ticket - 550pgs****
b. Ghosts & Echoes by Lyn Benedict who I read first in 2010
30.8 IN THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON -
a. Rolled a 1 for favorite author - Lost Empire: A Fargo Adventure by Clive Cussler
b.Rolled a 5 and read The Glass Rainbow by James Lee Burke
Points: 100
Tasks: 5
Books: 8
Pages: 2775
GR Authors: 1
Big Books 500+: 1
Total Points: 315
Total Tasks: 16
Total Books: 22
Total Pages: 8520
GR Authors: 4
Big Books 500+: 4
Carla20.3 Frosty the Snowman
I read: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Hermoine turns herself into a cat and Harry and Ron turn themselves into other students.
I think I wouldn't mind being turned into a cat - my two certainly lead a charmed existence; lots of sleeping curled into a warm little ball!
Points: 20
Total Points: 55
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 4
Pages: 1754
Big Books: 500+() 750+(1) 1000+()
10.3 Slainte! To Your Health!I read The Food Matters Cookbook: Lose Weight and Heal the Planet with More Than 500 Recipes by Mark Bittman. This is a big book at 608 pages.
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 95
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
15.6 Begins With QThe Honor of the Queen by David Weber
Points this post: 15
Total points: 150
GR Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+(3), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Julie TN20.10 Group Read
The Giver
I posted a comment on, I think, msg 32 or 33
Total points to date: 35
GR Author: 0
Big Book tickets: 0 (500+ books= 0) (750+ = 0) (1000+ = 0)
total books read: 2
total tasks completed: 2
Kate.x.I have completed two tasks.
5.9 Noel, Noel (love this task) I read "How to be free" by Tom Hodgkinson.
25.2 Thank you moderators (thank you) I read "This Charming Man" by Marian Keyes from Cynthia's 2010 books and "The Long Story" by Andrea Levy from Dlmrose's 2010 books.
Total Points = 140
10.5 Chinese Dragon DanceTruckers by Terry Pratchett
features gnomes (or nomes as Terry Pratchett calls them).
This Post: 10
Total Points: 70
Tasks Completed: 6
Books Read: 8
Goodreads Authors: 1 (James Patterson)
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
CHRISTINE USTask 10.9 Serial killer
Disney in Shadows by Ridley Pearson
**Big Book ticket - 500
Task 15.9 Warm Up
The Devil Amongst the Lawyers by Sharyn McCrumb
Task 30.6 ...Authors
Author chosen: Nora Roberts
1: Blood Bornby Linda Howard
4: I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman by Nora Ephron
I have so many 1/2 done tasks it's starting to drive me crazy! I need to get better about finishing them up!
Total: 175
GR Authors: 2
Big Book: 1
20.10 Group ReadsThe Giver by Lois Lowry
I posted in the discussion thread #40. Unsettling book.
Total Points = 695 Points
bschwert5.8 - New to You Series
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Millennium Trilogy
Claiming Big Book Ticket (500+)
Pages: 590
Points: 5
Total Points: 85
Tasks Completed: 7
Books read: 7
Pages Read: 3519
GoodReads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500[1], 750[2], 1000[]
5.1 Short and SweetThe 39 Steps by John Buchan.
This post: 5
Total to Date = 105 points.
Books Read: 11
GR Authors: 4
Big Books: 500+ (1)
TANYAPT5.2 Read a book with a one word title.
Book: Ravens
Points for this task: 5
Total Points to date: 25
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
Pages: 440 (large print)
Jason30.2 -- Cheryl TX's Task -- Alphabetically Speaking
For The Win by Cory Doctorow
consecutive initials: CD
The Last Days of Krypton by Kevin J. Anderson
reverse consecutive initials: KJ
Points: 30
Total Points: 40
Tasks Completed: 2
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
15.1. Time After Time A. Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
B. Genesis by Bernard Beckett
Total Points: 130
Tasks Completed: 12
Joy Marie15.4 Opposite Day
Option A
Read Agents of Light and Darkness by Simon R. Green
Total Points: 115
Goodreads authors:3
Chinook5.1 Short and Sweet
Sometimes They Sang by Helen Potrebenko - At 102 pages, it's the shortest book on my shelves that qualifies.
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 120
Big Book tickets: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Goodread authors: Kathryn Stockett
Tasks Complete: 9
Books read: 9
10.5 Chinese Dragon DanceWitches Abroad by Terry Pratchett
This book features a zombie, an (implied) vampire, some dwarves, and of course witches.
20.5 Bigger is Better and Larger Than Life
Indecent: How I Make It and Fake It as a Girl for Hire by Sarah Katherine Lewis **Goodreads Author**
(approved in the task help thread)
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 255
Tasks Completed: 14
Total Books: 20
Pages Read: 6,364
GoodReads Authors: 4
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
Lavendarlol 30.7 Forever Young
Wish Series, romance and fantasy, 336 pages
Give a Boy a Gun Stand alone, realistic fiction, 208 pages
Deadly Little Games Series, paranormal, 304 pages
Points: 30
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Graceling by Kristin Cashore - series, fantasy - 471 pages. YA b/c the main character is a teenager, fantasy b/c the characters have special powers.
and
Hate List by Jennifer Brown - standalone, issue oriented (school shootings), 416 pages. YA b/c characters are all in high school.
30.9 Happy 80th Bday
Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild originally published in 1937.
and
Little Brother by Cory Doctorow which I'm sure my mom would enjoy because she actually read it before I did!
New Total: 130