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message 2751: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer  (jml_417) Jennifer L.

20.5 - Alliterative Authors -
Between, Georgia by Joshilyn Jackson

Total Challenge Points = 120


message 2752: by KSMary (new)

KSMary | 1181 comments 15.10 Spring Break

The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown (GR author)

Total points: 15
Total pts/challenge: 350
GR author: Eleanor Brown


message 2753: by Gayla (new)

Gayla Bassham (sophronisba) | 64 comments 10.6. Respect Your Elders

Read a book originally published before 1960.

Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens

Little Dorrit is a Big Book (1024 pages).

This Post: 10
Total Points: 865
Tasks Completed: 52/54
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500+ (4), 750+ (1), 1000+ (1)


message 2754: by Cindy LooHoo (new)

Cindy LooHoo | 58 comments 15.10 Spring Break
City of Masks: A Cree Black Thriller by Daniel Hecht.

This post: 15 points

Total: 340 points
Books read: 25
GR Authors: 3
Big Books: 3 (500+)


message 2755: by ★Meghan★ (last edited May 29, 2011 09:18PM) (new)

★Meghan★ (starinheaven) | 815 comments 5.8 Blow Your Stack
Beauty Sleep A Retelling of "Sleeping Beauty" by Cameron Dokey by Cameron Dokey

15.8 -- From a Different Perspective
The Night Dance A Retelling of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" (Once Upon a Time) by Suzanne Weyn by Suzanne Weyn
***Written from about 6 different perspectives every chapter changing***

Points for this Task: 20
Total Points: 160
Completed Tasks: 5.2, 5.8, 10.4, 15.8, 15.10, 30.1, 30.6, 50.1
Tasks in Progress: 5.1, 10.6, 20.10, 30.3
Goodreads Authors: 5 (Cassandra Clare, William Manchee, Sara Shepard x3)
Big Books: 500+(1) 750+() 1000+()




message 2756: by Rebekah (last edited May 29, 2011 09:26PM) (new)

Rebekah (bekalynn) | 1 comments 10.7 Kuddle a Koala?
Seven Little Australians

+10 pts for this task

515 pts - Grand Total

and even though it is itty-bitty, I changed my profile picture where I am actually "kuddleing a koala"! Do i get extra points for taking the task literally? LOL


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Vicky (librovert) | 240 comments 5.2 Circle of Friends
All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris

15.9 In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb
Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris
Definitely Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #6) by Charlaine Harris has a Tiger on the cover!

15.10 Spring Break
From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris

25.2 Your Bucket List
Reading the 1001 Books to Read Before You Die is on my bucket list, so I read two books from the list:
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Animal Farm by George Orwell

30.6 Myth-Behaving Greeks
I rolled double fours.
Book 1, Hades, A Main Character is Considered Dead: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
Book 2, Homer, Fantasy or SciFi: A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris


Points this post: 90
Total Points: 280

Challenges Completed: 18
Books Read: 17
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 2758: by Rach (new)

Rach (rachlovestv) | 261 comments I've saved up all my books to post at once this time. :) I might finish one more tomorrow, but we'll see!

5.1. Walking Matilda

The Doll's House by Neil Gaiman
***Goodreads Author
House Dance is a Hip-Hop style of dance



5.3. Gimme Five

Looking for Alaska by John Green



5.7. Going Green

Season of Mists by John Green
***Goodreads Author
I borrowed this one from the library



5.9. Shrimp on the Barbie

Dream Country by Neil Gaiman (160 pages)
***Goodreads Author



5.10. Kia Ora

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
Originally written in French



10.1. Sing Out

A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages by Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth is a professional singer



10.2. Say what?

The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic--and HOW It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World by Steven Johhnson



10.4. Elementary, my dear Watson

The Golden One by Elizabeth Peters
***Big Book: 512 pages



10.5. It Takes Two

Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin



10.7. Kuddle a Koala

The Abused Werewolf Rescue Group by Catherine Jinks



10.8. Eat Your Spinach

The Particular Sadness of LEMON Cake by Aimee Bender
***Goodreads Author



15.3. Earth Day

B. Reuse - Sex, Drugs, Einstein, and Elves: Sushi, Psychedelics, Parallel Universes, and the Quest for Transcendence by Clifford A. Pickover
(planned to read during the Winter Challenge)

C. Recycle - Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman
***Goodreads Author
borrowed from the library



15.6. The Truth Is

Brainiac: Adventures in the Curious, Competitive, Compulsive World of Trivia Buffs by Ken Jennings
Reading An Abundance of Katherines made me want to learn more about trivia buffs and the world of trivia in general.



15.8. From a Different Perspective

Lord of the Silent by Elizabeth Peters
Written from 2 perspectives, the mom and her son. The mom's part is written in 1st person, the son's is written in 3rd person.



15.9. In Like a Lion

Grayson by Lynne Cox
Grayson by Lynne Cox



20.1. Lassiez Les Bon Temps Rouler

PS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
***Big Book Ticket - 512 pages



20.3. International Women's Day

Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return by Marjane Satrapi
Published in 2005, Satrapi was born in Iran



20.4. Royal Wedding

He Shall Thunder in the Sky by Elizabeth Peters
***Big Book Ticket - 512 pages



20.6. Young Adult Series

Only the Good Spy Young by Ally Carter
#4 in the Gallagher Girls series, 265 pages

Suite Scarlett by Maureen Johnson
#1 in the Scarlett series, 353 pages



20.7. Quips and Quotes

Skip Beat!, Vol. 23 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Quote: "A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to BEAT others." - Ayn Rand



20.8. The Night I Was Born (Mini-Series)

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
***Big Book - 596 pages
1983 TV Mini-Series



20.10. Group Read

Outlander by Diana Gabalon
***Big Book Tickets - 850 pages
My comment is message #12 in the ground read book thread.



30.5. All the World is a Birthday Cake

My birthday is the 6th.

Amanda B (6th) -
Interview With the Vampire by Anne Rice

Angela Sunshine (5th - the other girl with a birthday on the 6th had a private profile) -
The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman




TOTALS:
Points: 315
Tasks completed: 23
Books read: 26


message 2759: by Alice (new)

Alice (aliceg) | 424 comments Ali G

Task: 20.1 - Laissiez Les Bon Temps Rouler!

Book:The Snowman by Jo Nesbø

Total Points: 335

Previous Reads:
5.5 I'm Tellin' - Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver
5.6 Water Water Everywhere - Prince of the Mist
5.9 Shrimp on the Barbie - The Humbling by Philip Roth

10.1 Sing Out - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
10.2 Say What? - The Dog who came in from the Cold by Alexander McCall Smith
10.4 Elementary, my dear Watson - Started Early, Took my Dog by Kate Atkinson

15.4 It's a repeat - Cold Comfort Farm and The Double Comfort Safari Club
15.9 In like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb - Even the Dogs
15.10 Spring Break - Blueeyedboy by Joanne Harris

20.2 Random Words - Spies of the Balkans
20.3 Happy International Women's Day - Annabel by Kathleen Winter
20.9 - Lucky Me - Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova
20.10 Group Read - I am Number Four by Pitticus Lore

25.6 It's all about Australia and Oceania - Zeitoun by Dave Eggers and So Much for That by Lionel Shriver

30.1 Literature Map by Gender - For Whom the Bell Tolls by Hemmingway and On the Road by Jack Kerouac
30.3 Yours, Mine and Ours - The Hand that First Held Mine by Maggie O Farrell and The Colour Purple by Alice Walker
30.6 Myth-behaving Greeks - The Red Queen by Phillippa Gregory and Wonders of the Universe by Brian Cox
30.7 Title Connections - Moon Tiger by Penelope Lively and Tiger Hills


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message 2760: by Chinook (new)

Chinook | 32 comments 25.5 March Madness B - Tournament of Books

Room, 2011, Emma Donoghue is a Goodreads Author

The News from Paraguay, 2005

50.1 3 Books in a Series

House of Night: Chosen, Untamed, and Hunted.

20.6 YA 400+

Marked, 306 pages
Betrayed, 310 pages

Points this Post: 95
Total Points: 200

Total Tasks Completed: 10
Total Books Read: 16
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Big Books:


message 2761: by Deedee (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Cuckoo's Egg Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage by Clifford Stoll
15.10 -- Spring Break
Take a break and read any book you choose.

Cuckoo's Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage (1989) by Clifford Stoll (Hardcover, 326 pages)


The Mistress's Daughter by A.M. Homes Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters, #1) by Juliet Marillier
Task 30.7. Diane's Task: Title Connections
Option A. Read two books. The first book must end with the same word or group of words as the beginning of the second book.

Book 1: The Mistress's Daughter (2007) by A.M. Homes (Hardcover, 240 pages)
Book 2: Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters #1) (1999) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) (Mass Market Paperback, 554 pages)

Goodreads Author: Juliet Marillier

Big Books Ticket: Daughter of the Forest - 554 pages


475 + 15 + 30 = 520




Tasks Completed: 29
Points for this task: 10
Points thus far: 475 + 15 + 30 = 520
Books read: 40
Pages Read: 12,860
Read but not claimed: 0

Goodreads Authors: 9
#1 Margaret Atwood (#25.2)
#2 Joanna Bourne (#30.5)
#3 Alan Bradley (#15.9)
#4 Terry Brooks (#30.1)
#5 Danielle Evans (#5.3)
#6 Siobhan Fallon (#25.3A)
#7 Juliet Marillier (#30.7)
#8 Michelle Moran (#20.5)
#9 Patrick Rothfuss (#30.1)


Big Books:
(2) 500+
(1) 750 +
(0) 1000 +

Big Books:
500 +
The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicle, #1) (2007) by Patrick Rothfuss (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 662 pages) (#30.1)
Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters #1) (1999) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) (Mass (Market Paperback, 554 pages) (#30.7)
750+
A Game of Thrones(A Song of Ice and Fire #1) (1996) by George R.R. Martin (Mass Market Paperback, 835 pages) (#30.5)


I might ... might ... have one more post this challenge.

Thanks to the moderators, y'all do a amazing job running this challenge!!!


message 2762: by Judithe (new)

Judithe | 73 comments 15.3 -- Earth Day

B. Touch of Evil 5/28/11
Reuse: Reread an old favorite.
C. Single White Vampire 5/17/11
Recycle: Library book

20.4 Author, Author. Tracyj's Task: The Royal Wedding

Wolf Tales I by Kate Douglas 5/17/11

**Goodreads' author**
************************************************
Points this post: 35
Total Points: 565
Tasks Completed: 32 (2 in this post)
Books Read: 44 (3 in this post)
GoodReads Authors: 20 (1 in this post)
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)


message 2763: by Lahni (last edited May 30, 2011 08:47AM) (new)

Lahni | 312 comments 5.3 Gimme Five
The Best Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe by Edgar Allan Poe

5.7 Going Green
Son of Eden by Brianna J. Merrill ***GR Author***
-I read the e-book.

30.2 Guilty Pleasures
A: American Idol - David Cook
Outside Wonderland by Lorna Jane Cook

B: DWTS - Drew Lachey
The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson ***GR Author***


Points this post: 40
Total Points: 480
Total GR Authors: 7
Total Big Books: 500+ (2), 750+ (1), 1000+ (0)


message 2764: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Hodges Young | 306 comments Jennifer KS

5.9 Shrimp on the Barbie I read The Front
by Patricia Cornwell. My copy had 180 pages

25.6. Jennifer N's Task: It’s All About Australia and Oceania

1) I read Chill Factor by Rachel Caine
2) I read Off Season by Anne Rivers Siddons


30.2. Sheila's Task: Sheila’s Guilty Pleasures
For Dancing I readFly Away Homeby Jennifer Weiner (Jennifer Grey)
Jennifer Weiner is a Good Reads Author

For Idol I read False Witness by Lelia Kelly (Kelly Clarkson)

Total Points 465
Tasks done 36
Books read 41
Goodreads Authors 15
Pages read 14208


message 2765: by Bea (new)

Bea 5.9 Shrimp on the Barbie

Spirit Song: The Introduction of No-Eyes

Points: 5

Total Points: 635
Total Tasks Completed: 31
Total Books Read: 46


message 2766: by Sue (new)

Sue (suetinge) | 1579 comments 15.10 Spring Break

Witches' Bane by ***Goodreads author*** Susan Wittig Albert

Points this post: 15
Total Points: 560
Tasks Completed: 36
Books Read: 48
GoodReads Authors: 11
Big Books: 500+ (2), 750+ (2), 1000+ (0)


message 2767: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 10.1 - Sing Out

I read Where She Went by Gayle Forman, which features a member of a rock band and a professional cellist.

Points this task: 10
Total points: 795
Tasks completed: 46
Books read: 61
Pages read: 16231
Goodreads authors: 7
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


Christina (AKA Babbling) (babblingbookreviews) | 855 comments BABBLING C

5.2 Circle of Friends - Click on the "Friends" tab, and then "Popular Books". This produces a list of the most common books from your 20 most recently active friends' lists. Read a book from that list.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

30.2. Sheila's Task: Sheila’s Guilty Pleasures - For this task you will need to read 2 books whose titles (no series titles please) or authors names match either the first or last names of the winners of these two shows.

For this challenge, you will read two books.

American Idol:
David Cook - Deborah Cooke - Darkfire Kiss

Dancing With the Stars
Jennifer Grey and Derek Hough - Jennifer Estep - Hot Mama GOODREADS AUHTOR

This Post:
Points: 35
Completed Tasks: 2
Good Read Authors: 1
Big Books: 0

FINAL FOR THE SEASON:
Points: 195
GRA: 11
TASKS: 13


message 2769: by Laurie (new)

Laurie (limegreen) | 87 comments Task 50.1 - 3 Books in a Series

Something Rottenby Jasper Fforde Book #4 in Thursday Next Series

First Among Sequelsby Jasper Fforde Book #5 in Thursday Next Series

One of Our Thursdays Is Missingby Jasper Fforde Book #6 in Thursday Next Series

Points this task: 50
Total Points to Date: 260


message 2770: by Hettie (new)

Hettie | 130 comments Hettie

15.9 -- In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb
The School on the Moor (Toby, #1) by Dorita Fairlie Bruce picture of a horse on the cover


20.4 Author, Author. Tracyj's Task: The Royal Wedding
William Walker's First Year of Marriage: A Horror Story
Has the word marriage in the title


Points this post: 35
Previous points: 85
Total Points: 120


message 2771: by Stesse (new)

Stesse | 270 comments STESSE

20.3. Best Review Contest. Katy's Task: Happy International Women's Day!

Fingersmith by Sarah Waters (British) and I’m American.

20.8. It's My Birthday. Jayme VA's Task: The Night I was Born

Queen Emma of the South Seas: A novel by Geoffrey Dutton
The miniseries was of the same name. Apparently, neither book nor miniseries was well liked!(It was tough to get through...)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095093/

Points this Post: 40
Tasks Completed this Post: 2
Books Read this Post: 2
Pages Read this Post: 831
Big Books this Post: 500+(1)


Total Points: 775
Total Tasks Completed: 47
Total Books Read: 61
Total Pages Read: 21904
Total GoodReads Authors: 13
Total Big Books: 500+ (4), 750+ (2), 1000+ (0)


message 2772: by Nicole (new)

Nicole Dreibelbeis (nicoledreibelbeis) | 132 comments NICOLE VA

5.2 Circle of Friends

I read Fairy Tale by Cyn Balog.

Cyn Balog is a GoodReads author.

Total points = 405


message 2773: by Lisa (new)

Lisa Hickman (lbhick) | 1529 comments Lisa MD

COMPLETED TASKS:


5.1 Waltzing Matilda:
"Dance" or a word from any form of dance in the title - "ice dancing"
The Ice Queen by Alice Hoffman READ 5.29.11


5.8 Blow Your Stack:
To Read stack - added before February 19, 2011
Green Angel by Alice Hoffman READ 5.29.11
Added Feb 23, 2010 - Another Goodwill find

15.2 Blurb It
A. book that has a blurb from another author on it
Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution by Michelle Moran READ 4.26.11
GOODREADS AUTHOR

B. book by the author that provided the blurb - Alison Weir
The Princes in the Tower by Alison Weir READ 5.30.11

*********************************************************************




COMPLETED TASKS: 48/54
TOTAL POINTS: 820/910
BOOKS READ: 63/71
GOODREAD AUTHORS: 20
BIG BOOKS: 500 pp. [ ✔ ✔✔ ] 750 pp. [ ✔ ] 1000 pp. [ ]


message 2774: by Mabeelle (new)

Mabeelle | 166 comments 10.6. Respect Your Elders

Je suis une légende by Richard Matheson -- first published in 1954

This post: 10 points
Total to Date = 120 points

Total Tasks Completed: 10
Total Books Read: 11
Total Pages Read: 3723
Total GoodReads Authors: 1
Total Big Books: 500(0);750(1);1000+(0)


message 2775: by Tracyj (new)

Tracyj | 121 comments 25.6 It's All About Australia and Oceania

2. The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth: Popularity, Quirk Theory and Why Outsiders Thrive After High School by Alexandra Robbins** (AR author's initials found in word Australia)

** Alexandra Robbins is a goodreads author**

4/5 - Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey (this book was set in Australia and the author is from Australia)

Tasks Completed - 12

Books Read - 16

TOTAL POINTS - 250


message 2776: by Kathleen (new)

Kathleen | 144 comments Kathleen FL

15.5 Award Me :

Room was a Nominee in 2010.

Emma Donoghue is a GoodReads Author.

Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 385
Goodreads Author Books: 3
Big Books: 500+(3), 750+(1), 1000+(0)


message 2777: by Karen Michele (new)

Karen Michele Burns (klibrary) | 2062 comments 25.4. Helen’s Task: Science-Fiction/Fantasy Masters

Damon Knight Award

Podkayne of Mars by Robert A. Heinlein

World Fantasy Award

Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury

I really enjoyed both of these books. Thanks for the task!

+25 Points
Grand Total: 770


message 2778: by [deleted user] (new)

Back from vacation, which was helpful in fitting in a few last books!

5.5 I'm Tellin'
Sister Carrie

20.10 Group Read
The Glass Castle

15.1 Down Under
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom
and
Under the Banner of Heaven

10.8 Come On, Eat Your Spinach
The Fruit of the Tree

New points: 50
Total points: 580


message 2779: by Ashley FL (new)

Ashley FL | 721 comments Ashley FL

Task 20.10 I read I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore and posted in the discussion thread (post 55). I thought the book was a great idea and not-so-great execution. After reading the thread here, I see that everyone else had the same reactions I did, so I didn't really have much to add :)

Total Points: 545


message 2780: by Janet (new)

Janet Berkman (jannie_b) 5.1 - Waltzing Matilda

Death and the Dancing Footman by Ngaio Marsh - 320 pages


Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 615

Total Tasks Completed: 38
Total Books Read: 50
Total Pages Read: 14,822
Total Goodreads Authors: 8
Total Big Books: 500(3);750(0);1000+(0)


message 2781: by Sera (last edited May 31, 2011 06:12AM) (new)

Sera Finished my final task

15.10 Spring Break

I read Fly Away Home by Jennifer Weiner. I enjoyed this book on audio. 4*

JENNIFER WEINER IS A GR AUTHOR.

Total Points: 205 +15 = 220
GR Authors: 8
Big Books: 750+(1)


message 2782: by Gayla (last edited May 30, 2011 06:49PM) (new)

Gayla Bassham (sophronisba) | 64 comments 30.6 Melanie's Task: Myth-behaving Greeks

For this task, you must read 2 books. Go to Dice Roller and roll the dice ONCE.

I rolled a 5 and a 6.

Book A:

5. Ares: A book where a main character is in the military or with a mercenary outfit or is a veteran.

The Killing of Crazy Horse by Thomas Powers

This was approved in the task thread.

Book B:

6. Aristophanes: Read a comic or humorous book.

Bossypants by Tina Fey

This Post: 30
Total Points: 895
Tasks Completed: 53/54
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500+ (4), 750+ (1), 1000+ (1)


message 2783: by Tammy AZ (last edited May 30, 2011 06:58PM) (new)

Tammy AZ (tammyaz) | 1207 comments Tammy AZ

25.2 Bucket List

A) The Sweet Life in Paris: A Recipe for Living in the World's Most Delicious City

Living in Paris is on my Bucket List and this book is about the author moving from America and doing just that.

B) Perfume: The Story of a Murderer from 1001 Books to Read Before You Die

Task Total: 25
Grand Total: 310

That wraps it up for me this season. Working on my list for the Summer Challenge. Thanks for all your hard work managing the challenges!


message 2784: by JennRenee, Moderator (new)

JennRenee (jennreneeread) | 2904 comments Mod
Keep Going Gayla! Almost There!


message 2785: by Nancy (new)

Nancy | 138 comments 30.3 Yours, Mine,and Ours

For Part A, I read

Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim

For Part B, I read

Cardboard Gods

This is a memoir, and the author's childhood was defined in large part by his parents' unconventional marriage and by the step-father who helped raise him.

New Points: 30
Total Points: 190 (so close to the elusive 200)
Tasks Completed: 16 (a personal best!)
Total Pages Read: 6636

Sitting out summer, "see" you in the fall!!


message 2786: by Kate (last edited May 30, 2011 08:08PM) (new)

Kate | 14 comments Kate H

30.2 Guilty Pleasures

American Idol - David Cook - The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson **GOODREADS AUTHOR**

Pages: 465

DWTS - Emmitt Smith/Cheryl Burke Letters from Yellowstone by Diane Smith

Pages: 272
************
Points this Post: 30
Total points: 415
Total Pages:12,434
GoodReads Authors: 13
Big Books: 500+(3), 750+(1), 1000+(0)


message 2787: by JC (new)

JC (jmnc) | 638 comments Tehanu (The Earthsea Cycle, #4) by Ursula K. Le Guin Good Omens by Terry Pratchett

Task 25.4 - Science Fiction and Fantasy Masters

A: Tehanu by Ursula K. Le Guin

B: Good Omens by Terry Pratchett

Task points = 25

Final Challenge total = 550


message 2788: by Diane (new)

Diane  | 741 comments Diane

I need to remove The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova from my previously claimed task 30.5 - All the World Is Birthday Cake - and replace it with The Constant Gardener by John Le Carré (also from Sheila's shelf).

25.5. Gayla's Task: March Madness

B. Read two books from the Tournament of Books -
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova (2006 Tournament) and The News from Paraguay by Lily Tuck (2005 Tournament).

The Constant Gardener is a BIG BOOK (506 pgs)
(The Historian has already been claimed)

Total: 720


message 2789: by Kristen (new)

Kristen (kristenma) | 98 comments KRISTEN MA

5.3 GIMME FIVE: Ransom My Heart by Meg Cabot.

15.1 SPRING BREAK: Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard. ***Sara Shepard is a GOODREADS AUTHOR. I would like to claim a goodreads author ticket***

20.9 LUCKY ME! LAURIE'S TASK: City of Thieves by David Benioff.

25.6 JENNIFER N'S TASK - IT'S ALL ABOUT AUSTRALIA AND OCEANIA

PART 1: Nocturne by Syrie James. There is a blizzard that takes place in this book.

PART 2: The Pilot's Wife by Anita Shreve.

30.5 DELICIOUS DEE'S TASK - ALL THE WORLD IS A BIRTHDAY CAKE. My birthday is on the 23rd so I read

Fade by Lisa McMann. (Rachel Lee March 24) ***Lisa McMann is a GOODREADS AUTHOR. I would like to claim a goodreads ticket.***

The Help by Kathryn Stockett. (Jenny Chicago May23) ***Kathryn Stockett is a GOODREADS AUTHOR. I would like to claim a goodreads ticket.

TOTAL POINTS: 400
TASKS COMPLETED: 22
TOTAL BOOKS READ: 29
TOTAL PAGES: 10788
GOODREADS AUTHORS: 5
BIG BOOK TICKETS: 500+(2), 750+(2), 1000+(0)


message 2790: by Katelin (new)

Katelin | 70 comments 20.4 Author, Author. Tracyj's Task: The Royal Wedding

The Princess Bride

Task Points: 20
Total Points: 160


message 2791: by Pinky_rocks (new)

Pinky_rocks | 68 comments 15.9 In Like a Lion, Out like a Lamb
The Fifth Elephant (Discworld, #24) by Terry Pratchett by Terry Pratchett

Total Points: 355
Tasks completed: 26





message 2792: by Pollyanna (new)

Pollyanna (polly8) | 109 comments 10.5 It Takes Two: Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward

Total Points: 150
Total Tasks Completed: 13
Total Books Read: 15
Total Pages Read: 4486
Total GoodReads Authors: 3
Total Big Books: 500+ 1, 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)





message 2793: by Christina (new)

Christina Popsuj (cpopsuj) | 91 comments Christinab

5.10 Kia Ora: Read a book originally written in a language that is not your native language.


I read The Hangman's Daughter, originally written in German by Oliver Potzsch.

Points this post: 5
Total Points: 275

Total tasks completed: 13
Total books read: 19
Total pages read: 6938
Total GoodReads authors: 4
Total Big Books: 500+ (2) 750+ (1), 1000+ (0)


message 2794: by SandyC (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 406 comments Sandy MN

Task 10.4. Elementary, my dear Watson



Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich

FINAL TOTAL: 735

THANK YOU, moderators and task creators for a fun and very challenging challenge!


message 2795: by Christine US (new)

Christine US (christineus) | 575 comments CHRISTINE US

Task 5.2

Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

DONE!!!!!
Total: 910

I'm so glad I finished this one...I know I won't be able to finish the summer one b/c of time commitments on my part, which really pushed me these last few days to just sit and read.


message 2796: by JennRenee, Moderator (last edited May 31, 2011 06:32AM) (new)

JennRenee (jennreneeread) | 2904 comments Mod
YAY Christine Congratz


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Gayla Bassham (sophronisba) | 64 comments Congrats, Christine!


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Lauren | 69 comments LauMarie
15.10 Spring Break

I read Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen by Sara Gruen.

Points this post: 15
Total Points: 60
Total tasks completed: 4
Total books read: 4


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Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments all right Christine!


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Janet Berkman (jannie_b) 10.3 - Beware the Ides of March

The Silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis - 329 pages

Detective story set in ancient Rome.

50 - I need to know what happens next

I read three of Peter Robinson's Detective Banks police procedurals.

#14 - Playing With Fire - 464 pages
#15 - Strange Affair - 416 pages
#16 - Piece Of My Heart - 530 pages (Big Book)

And that's it for me for this challenge!


Points This Post: 60
Total Points: 675

Total Tasks Completed: 40
Total Books Read: 54
Total Pages Read: 16,561
Total Goodreads Authors: 8
Total Big Books: 500(4);750(0);1000+(0)


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