2011 April - June Challenge

[Butterflycager]

Task completed:

1.9 I Heart Shopping! - Murder in Little Italy by Victoria Thompson

2.10 Two In One - Answering 911: Life in the Hot Seat by Caroline Burau

10/40 Books
80/360 Points

[Ashley]

Becky wrote: "TASK COMPLETED:
1.9 I Heart Shopping: The Smart One and the Pretty One

3/40 Books
20/360 Points"

What'd you think?

[Ashley]

Butterflycager wrote: "Task completed:

1.9 I Heart Shopping! - Murder in Little Italy by Victoria Thompson

2.10 Two In One - Answering 911: Life in the Hot Seat by Caroline Burau

10/40 Books..."

10 books already? It's only been 14 days!?

[Kourtney]

TASK COMPLETED

10.8. What The &^%$*? - Fendi, Ferragamo, & Fangs by Julie Kenner (etc)

TOTAL POINTS: 25
Books read: 5

[Stacy]

Kourtney wrote: "TASK COMPLETED

10.8. What The &^%$*? - Fendi, Ferragamo, & Fangs by Julie Kenner (etc)

TOTAL POINTS: 25
Books read: 5"

Ooh, how was that one? I have it on my bookshelf.

[Stacy]

LEADERBOARD
Butterflycager - 80
Leah - 35
Tara - 35
Kourtney - 25
Kristine - 25
Stacy - 25
Becky - 20
Jencey - 20
Nicole - 15
Alicia - 10
Kristin - 10
Ashley - 5
Jen B - 5

[Becky]

Ashley wrote: "Becky wrote: "TASK COMPLETED:
1.9 I Heart Shopping: The Smart One and the Pretty One

3/40 Books
20/360 Points"

What'd you think?"

I liked it a lot. It was a quick and easy read however, the way it ended left a lot of unanswered questions. I would like to read a sequel to see where they are now...

[Kourtney]

Stacy wrote: "Kourtney wrote: "TASK COMPLETED

10.8. What The &^%$*? - Fendi, Ferragamo, & Fangs by Julie Kenner (etc)

TOTAL POINTS: 25
Books read: 5"

Ooh, how was that one? I have it on my bookshelf."

Meh...BUT I'm not a paranormal fan. I also don't like short stories as I need more character development to fill my need so it was doomed from the get-go.

[Stacy]

Kourtney wrote: "Stacy wrote: "Kourtney wrote: "TASK COMPLETED

10.8. What The &^%$*? - Fendi, Ferragamo, & Fangs by Julie Kenner (etc)

TOTAL POINTS: 25
Books read: 5"

Ooh, how was that one? I have it on ..."

I didn't know it was a short story. Hmm....but I DO like the paranormal stuff (as I'm finding out), so that may be a redeeming quality for me.

[Ashley]

Becky wrote: "I liked it a lot. It was a quick and easy read however, the way it ended left a lot of unanswered questions. I would like to read a sequel to see where they are now... "

I agree! A sequel would be nice!

[Butterflycager]

Task completed:

1.10 Wedding Season - The Ideal Bride by Stephanie Laurens

11/40 Books
85/360 Points

[Ashley]

Task Completed:
5.10 Springtime - Miranda's Big Mistake by Jill Mansell



10/360 points
2/40 books

[Nicole]

5.5: Shiver of Fear by Roxanne St. Claire
5.7: Eye to Eye by Grace Carol
10.4: The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli by Carolyn Hennesy

35/360

[Kristin (Kritters Ramblings)]

Task completed 5.6 Decision Points, George Bush

15 points and 2 books completed

slow going this round

[Butterflycager]

Task completed:

2.3 United Nations - The English Assassin by Daniel Silva

12/40 Books
95/360 Points

[Leah]

Task completed:

1.4. Plain Jane – Read a book with nothing but words on the cover (can have a very small picture). The C-Word by Lisa Lynch

7/40 Books
40/360 Points

[Tara]

TASK COMPLETED

5.3 May Flowers-Torn-Amanda Hocking

6/40 Books
40/360 Point

[Alicia]

Tasks Completed

10.10 Two in One: Is It Just Me?: Or Is It Nuts Out There?, Whoopi Goldberg 4/12/11

10.8 What The &^%$*?: Me & Emma, Elizabeth Flock 4/19/11

4/40 books
30/360 points

CONGRATS STACY!!!

[Stacy]

Alicia wrote: "Tasks Completed

10.10 Two in One: Is It Just Me?: Or Is It Nuts Out There?, Whoopi Goldberg 4/12/11

10.8 What The &^%$*?: Me & Emma, Elizabeth Flock 4/19/11

4/40 books
30/360 points

CONGRATS S..."

Thanks Alicia! :)
How was Me & Emma?

[Tara]

TASK COMPLETED

10.9-Averages-Beauty Shop for Rent-Laura Bowers
7/40 Books

50/360 Points

[Alicia]

Stacy wrote: "Alicia wrote: "Tasks Completed

10.10 Two in One: Is It Just Me?: Or Is It Nuts Out There?, Whoopi Goldberg 4/12/11

10.8 What The &^%$*?: Me & Emma, Elizabeth Flock 4/19/11

4/40 books
30/..."

It was really good, I saw that everyone liked it but did not want to read too much else about everyone's conversation. I did not know there was a twist but I did figure it out about page 300. Very very good.

[Stacy]

Tara wrote: "TASK COMPLETED

10.9-Averages-Beauty Shop for Rent-Laura Bowers
7/40 Books

50/360 Points"

What's the verdict?

[Kristine]

Task Completed:

5.5Grey’s Anatomy – Sweet Valley Confidential – Francine Pascal

5.1 Springtime – After the Leaves Fall – Nicole Baart

Total: 35 points

[Ashley]

Kristine wrote: "Task Completed:

5.5Grey’s Anatomy – Sweet Valley Confidential – Francine Pascal

5.1 Springtime – After the Leaves Fall – Nicole Baart

Total: 35 points"

How was After the Leaves Fall?

[Kristin (Kritters Ramblings)]

Task Completed: 10.8 Wear This, Toss That! Amy E Goodman

25 points 3 books completed

[Tara]

Stacy wrote: "Tara wrote: "TASK COMPLETED

10.9-Averages-Beauty Shop for Rent-Laura Bowers
7/40 Books

50/360 Points"

What's the verdict?"

It was slow in the beginning but it ended up being a really good book. Makes me want to work for someone like Gena!

[Stacy]

Tara wrote: "Stacy wrote: "Tara wrote: "TASK COMPLETED

10.9-Averages-Beauty Shop for Rent-Laura Bowers
7/40 Books

50/360 Points"

What's the verdict?"

It was slow in the beginning but it ended up being a rea..."

Good to know I didn't waste my money then. :)

[Kristin (Kritters Ramblings)]

Task Completed 10.2 The Love Market, Carol Mason

35 points 4 books completed

[Tara]

TASK COMPLETED

5.5 Grey's Anatomy-Such a Pretty Fat-Jen Lancaster

8/40 Books
55/360 Points

[Stacy]

LEADERBOARD
Butterflycager - 90
Tara - 55
Leah - 40
Alicia - 35
Kristine - 35
Nicole - 35
Kristin - 30
Kourtney - 25
Stacy - 25
Becky - 20
Jencey - 20
Ashley - 5
Jen B - 5

[Kristine]

Task completed:

5.3 May Flowers –The Peach Keeper – Sarah Addison Allen

Total: 40 points

[Kristine]

Ashley wrote: "Kristine wrote: "Task Completed:

5.5Grey’s Anatomy – Sweet Valley Confidential – Francine Pascal

5.1 Springtime – After the Leaves Fall – Nicole Baart

Total: 35 points"

How was After the Leave..."

It was good. Slow at points, but good for a free kindle book!

[Butterflycager]

Task completed:

5.3 May Flowers - The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella

13/40 Books
95/360 Points

[Butterflycager]

Task completed:

2.4 Promise Not To Tell? - Jewels: A Secret History by Sophie Kinsella

14/40 Books
105/360 Points

[Stacy]

Butterflycager wrote: "Task completed:

5.3 May Flowers - The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella

13/40 Books
95/360 Points"

Loved that book! How did you like it?

[Kristin (Kritters Ramblings)]

Task Completed 5.3 Forget Her Nots by Amy Brecount White

40 points and 5 books completed

[Butterflycager]

Stacy wrote: "Butterflycager wrote: "Task completed:

5.3 May Flowers - The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella

13/40 Books
95/360 Points"

Loved that book! How did you like it?"

This book made me laugh a lot. And I could totally understand Samantha - my husband is an attorney and there are weeks when it seems like he's on the job 24/7, with no time for himself. I really liked the way Samantha adapted to her new lifestyle, and how everything turned out in the end. I've got Kinsella's Twenties Girl on hold at the library, so I'll be reading that soon as well.

[Kourtney]

TASK COMPLETED

5.1. Springtime – Princess in Pink by Meg Cabot

TOTAL POINTS: 30
Books read: 6

[Cathy]

I know I am really, really, REALLY late...but here is my list, finally!

5 pts

1. Springtime – Miranda’s Big Mistake by Jill Mansell

2. April Showers - Love Struck by Chantal Simmons (Umbrella shielding rain)

3. May Flowers - Here, Home, Hope by Kaira Rouda (hydrangeas)

4. Plain Jane - The Breakout Novelist by Donald Maas

5. Grey’s Anatomy - Big Girl by Danielle Steele; Read by Maureen McInerney (Mouth)

6. Singles -The Art of Forgetting by Camille Noe Pagan

7. Doubles - Sweet Valley Confidential by Francine Pascal

8. She’s/He’s My… Babyville by Jane Green (Married couple)

9. I Heart Shopping! – The Booster by Jennifer Solow (Shopping bag)

10. Wedding Season - Diary of a Mad-Bride by Laura Wolf


10 pts

1. All Made Up - Pretty Little liars by Sara Shepard (pretty girl makeup)

2. What’s Your Sign? Cancer – Celebutantes by Amanda Goldberg & Ruthanna Khalighi Hopper

3. United Nations French Kissing by Catherine Sanderson

4. Promise Not To Tell? The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella

5. Shoe Addict - Balancing in High Heels by Eileen Rendahl

6. Bling! Bling! – The Scent of Jade by Dee DeTarsio 4/8/11 10 POINTS

7. Royal Flush – Princess of Park Avenue by Danielle Brodsky

8. What The &^%$*? Bachelorette #1 by Jennifer O’Connell

9. Averages – Beneath a Starlet Sky by Amanda Goldberg & Ruthanna Khalighi Hopper (chin/neck) 4/20/11 10 POINTS

10. Two in One – I Don’t Know How She Does It: The Life of Kate Reddy, Working Mother by Allison Pearson


15 pts

1. Tried and New - Holly’s InBox by Holly Denham
Angels by Marian Keyes

2. Initially Speaking – CGH
Becoming Scarlett & Saving Grace by Ciara Geraghty

3. Alpha & Omega – Thanks for the Memories by Cecilia Ahern
Pieces of Happily Ever After by Irene Zutell

4. Don’t I Know You? - Save as Draft by Lee Cavanaugh (Mom's name)
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins (GR's friend)


25 pts

1. Me, myself & I –Tales from the Yoga Studio by Rain Mitchell (blonde girl) 4/7/11
I Think I Love You by Allison Pearson (I) 4/17/11
Up for Renewal: What Magazines Taught Me About Love Sex and Starting Over by Cathy Alter

2. Drinks, Dinner & Desert – If Looks Could Kill by Kate White (chocolate candy/dessert)
Seven Sunny Days by Chrissie Manby (tropical drink)
Little Miss Teacher by Cassandra O’Sullivan Sachar (Apple) (Dinner/salad)

3. Morning, Afternoon and Evening – The Sleeping Beauty Proposal by Sarah Strohmeyer (morning)
In Office Hours by Lucy Kellaway (afternoon/day)
Friday Night Cocktails by Allison Rushby (evening)

4. 4, 5, and 6 - I Heart Hollywood by Lindsey Kelk (4 Books)
Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax (May)
Tales of a Drama Queen by Lee Nichols (2004)

[Cathy]

So far: Completed two tasks:

10.9 Averages Beneath a Starlet Sky and 10.6 Bling! Bling! The Scent of Jade

Total 20 Points!

[Stacy]

Butterflycager wrote: "Stacy wrote: "Butterflycager wrote: "Task completed:

5.3 May Flowers - The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella

13/40 Books
95/360 Points"

Loved that book! How did you like it?"

..."

Twenties Girl was my absolute favorite book of 2009. I'm sure you'll love it! :)

[Stacy]

Cathy wrote: "I know I am really, really, REALLY late...but here is my list, finally!

5 pts

1. Springtime – Miranda’s Big Mistake by Jill Mansell

2. April Showers - Love Struck by Chantal Simmons (Umbr..."

Yay Cathy! Better late than never!!! :)

[Becky]

TASK COMPLETED:
2.10: Two in One: Such a Pretty Fat: One Narcissist's Quest to Discover if Her Life Makes Her Ass Look Big, or Why Pie is Not the Answer by Jen Lancaster

30/350 Points
5/40 Books

[Butterflycager]

Task completed:

2.8 What the &^%$* - Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by Lynne Truss

15/40 Books
115/360 Points

[Jencey/]

Task completed 5.1 Springtime: Breaking Even

books 6/40

points 25/360

[Alicia]

TASK COMPLETED

10.9 Averages –Heart Of The Matter, Emily Giffin 4/25/11

5/40 books
40/360 points

[Kristine]

Task completed:

15.3 Alpha & Omega – The Bridesmaids – Hailey Abbott/ Her - Laura Zigman

Total: 55

[Cathy]

Task complete: 5.1 Springtime - by Jill Mansell...def recommend it!!

Total: 25 POINTS

[Jencey/]

Task completed Intially speaking 15 points A Most Wanted Man by John Lecaree and Second Chances by Jane Green ( My initals JLG)

Points= 40/360

books= 7/40

[Stacy]

Task Completed
15.2 Initially Speaking – Monkey Business – Sarah Mlynowski (My initials are SMF) (April) & The Breakup Club – Melissa Senate (April)

7/40 books
40/360 points

Ha! I managed to make read RDI books for this task! Yay for me!! Loved them both, super quick reads!!!