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Reading Challenge #8- Report Points Here
Kellee wrote: "Kristen, you are a crazy woman! :)"Well Goodreads keeps telling me I'm 29 books behind my goal.. (300 books) so I need to super catch up.
Kellee....you're totally right. Just went back and checked the scoring in the rules, extra books are five points each. So you have 65. Thanks for checking.Kellee...Goodreads is telling me I'm behind too. Although how I can be behind I don't know. Do they have a specific time frame in which you should be reading? In any rate, I"m 13 behind.
Amy wrote: "Kellee....you're totally right. Just went back and checked the scoring in the rules, extra books are five points each. So you have 65. Thanks for checking..."Welcome :) I'd take the 5 extra points, but wanna follow the rules :)
Completed Tasks
April R. Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (418 pages) 4/17/2011
Genre bonus: Fantasy
Points earned: 10
Total points: 75
Total pages: 2052
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy
Amy, I think that Goodreads bases it on your goal for the year and what specific number you should be at. So since I want to read 300 I should be reading about 100 every 4 months.. lol. :)
Kristen wrote: "Amy, I think that Goodreads bases it on your goal for the year and what specific number you should be at. So since I want to read 300 I should be reading about 100 every 4 months.. lol. :)"See- crazy woman! :)
My goal is set at 175 this year, so I'm ahead which is nice.
That makes sense. Last year my goal was 100, just to see if I could do it. I ended up at 120 I think. So I decided to try for 150. We'll see how that goes.
Thanks Kristen! I just got a Nook, and I think you can do audiobooks on there. I'll see about it.My update:
June:
U: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld (425 pages)
Genre: Dystopian/Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic
Points earned: 10
Total Points: 25
Total Pages: 745
Next Update - spring break so I have all day to read!April - D - Specialsby Scott Westerfeld- Tally was a patriot to the end! - 10 points -372 pages
Bonus Genre - Dystopia - 5 points
Total Points 60
Total Pages - 1661
Genres Read: SciFi, LGBT, multicultural, mystery, dystopia
Muphyn - I liked The Reformed Vampire Support Group, but I didn't love it. Good, light, mystery- I did think it could be a bit clunky in the details sometimes. I wish there had been a bit more character development as well. I would still recommend this book though to someone who likes a quick mystery with some humor. I would also push it on the anti-Twilighters because it is sooooo not a teen angst vampire romance. If you liked this - try out The Radleys - not as light but just as dysfunctional.
Don't you love spring break Lisa? I read half of my book today which is pretty good when you have two five year olds running around! Didn't think of Specials as a "patriot" story but it totally fits.
And I finally am on the board!June
b. Read a book that has best friends (any gender) as the main characters. (10 points)
Dreaming Anastasia
One of the pair is the main main character and her best friend is more of a supporting character, but she was very important to the story.
Points = 10
Genre = Fantasy/Supernatural = 5
Total Points = 15
Page Total = 320 pgs
Congrats Stephanie! Welcome to the challenge.
Part 1: AprilB) Celebrates the earth - This World We Live In by Susan Beth Pfeffer (10 points)
Genre: Dystopian (5 points)
Total points: 75 points
Pages: 2124 pages
Kellee - I'm not completely crazy. Just sorta crazy.Amy - I read 272 last year so that's why I'm aiming for 300. Always nice to read more than you did previous years. :)
Maree - I haven't played around with ebooks on my Kindle yet, but I hope you enjoy the audios of Bloody Jack if you do get them!
Kristen wrote: "Kellee - I'm not completely crazy..." Okay, only a little crazy ;)
I set my goal at 175, but I'm going to try to hit 200.
Wow 272?? Totally impressed. Bowing down.......
Completed Tasks
April C2. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (200 page) 4/17/2011
April C3. Scott Pilgrim and the Infinite Sadness (192 pages) 4/18/2011
April C4. Scott Pilgrim Gets It Together (200 pages) 4/18/2011
April C5. Scott Pilgrim vs The Universe (178 pages) 4/19/2011
April C6. Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour (248 pages) 4/19/2011
All by Bryan Lee O'Malley
Points earned: 25
Total points: 100
Total pages: 3070
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy
So a series that you just couldn't resist? :-)
Amy wrote: "So a series that you just couldn't resist? :-)"It is SO good! Better than the movie :)
Kellee's just trying to beat me. Wench. ;-D Just kidding. I need to read those books one of these days.
Kristen wrote: "Kellee's just trying to beat me. Wench. ;-D Just kidding. I need to read those books one of these days."It's on trollop! ;-P
And yes, you should read them- VERY good :) Mostly if you liked the movie.
MayY - You by Charles Benoit (223 pages) +5
genre: Suspense +5
= 10 pts
Total Points: 45
Total Pages: 1560
Didn't even know Scott Pilgrim was a movie. Seems like they are coming out with a lot of movies from books lately.
A. Read one book for each letter of the month of April. (5 points each)I = The Iron Daughter = 5
Genre = Paranormal = 5
Points = 10
Total points = 25
Page Total = 608
Genres used: Fantasy/supernatural; Paranormal
Amy wrote: "Didn't even know Scott Pilgrim was a movie. Seems like they are coming out with a lot of movies from books lately."Oh yes! It was a really awesome movie that came out last year :)
June:Part B - Wings by Aprilynne Pike (294 pages) +10
genre: romance +5
= 15 pts
Total Points: 60
Total Pages: 1854
AngelaSunshine wrote: "June:Part B - Wings by Aprilynne Pike (294 pages) +10
genre: romance +5
= 15 pts
Total Points: 60
Total Pages: 1854"
Any good? :)
Don't you love free books for the Kindle?!?!?!
Kristen 135Kellee 100
Izzy 75
Karis 75
Emily 65
Angela 60
Lisa 55
Amy 50
Cheryl 45
Cathy 40
Brandi 35
Maree 25
Stephanie 25
Jennifer 15
Pages Read: 22,362
Kellee wrote: "AngelaSunshine wrote: "June:Part B - Wings by Aprilynne Pike (294 pages) +10
genre: romance +5
= 15 pts
Total Points: 60
Total Pages: 1854"
Any good? :..."
It wasn't bad. Not my favorite, but at least a new take on faeries. And, yes, I TOTALLY love free books on Kindle. I actually had the hard copy of this, but hadn't read it yet. I ended up with a few appointments recently where I'd have time to read on my phone, so this was perfect!
Lisa wrote: "Muphyn - I liked The Reformed Vampire Support Group, but I didn't love it. Good, light, mystery- I did think it could be a bit clunky in the details sometimes. I wish there had bee..."
I totally felt the same way about
The Reformed Vampire Support Group but I enjoyed the sequal so much more. If you liked the werewolves do read The Abused Werewolf Rescue Group
Kindle people, it was announced yesterday that you can now download library books on the Kindle!
Sheri wrote: "Kindle people, it was announced yesterday that you can now download library books on the Kindle!"That's so awesome!!! :)
Kellee - darn you, catching up to me!
Amy, I was missing 5 points on the leaderboard. Let me know if I missed claiming something.
Here is my update. It's a four day weekend, so hopefully I'll knock out a lot more books. :)
May B) Flower (Moonflower):Two Moon Princess by Carmen Ferreiro-Esteban
Genre bonus: Romance
324 pages
Book points: 15
June B) Best Friends: Still Just Grace by Charise Harper
160 pages
Book points: 10
Total points: 155
Books read: 13
Total pages read: 3552
Genres read: Sports fiction, Action/Adventure, Historical Fiction, Graphic Novel, Humorous Fiction, Fantasy/Supernatural, Dystopian/Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic, War, Paranormal, Realistic Fiction, Sci-Fi, Romance
Kristen......which five did I not count? I double checked and I still come up with an overall of 125. Obviously the score doesn't count what you just posted. But I have five points for: rage, revenge of the witch, missippi jack, aya, just grace, enclave, genres ( sci fi, sports, graphic novel, action/adven, war, humor, paranormal, realistic fiction, dystopian) and then ten points for: outside in, leverage, stones for my father, and the origami yoda book.
Amy- I think I only have 100 points, not 125... I wish I had 125 so I could be tied/beating Kristen :-P but I don't...
Completed Tasks
April B. Specials by Scott Westerfeld (372 pages) 4/19/2011
Points earned: 5
Total points: 105
Total pages: 3442
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy
Amy wrote: "Kristen......which five did I not count? I double checked and I still come up with an overall of 125. Obviously the score doesn't count what you just posted. But I have five points for: rage, reven..."The year we were famous, five points for May A) Letter Y, which I claimed historical fiction genre points for as well. Oh and fantasy isn't on that list of genres I claimed either.
Kellee.....125 would be right since you read all of the Scott Pilgrim books. Oops, as I'm typing this I'm remembering that I gave you ten points per book and it should have been five. Duh! My math is awful! So yes, 100 is right. I'm soooo sorry!Kristen......I didn't have that book down but I added it and will change the points. You didn't claim fantasy for the Rage book?
Amy wrote: "Kellee.....125 would be right since you read all of the Scott Pilgrim books. Oops, as I'm typing this I'm remembering that I gave you ten points per book and it should have been five. Duh! My math ..."I claimed fantasy for Rage. :)
Here's another update:June A): Letter J - Julian Rodriguez by Alexander Stadler, 128 pages
Book points: 5
June A): Letter J - Just Grace Walks the Dog by Charise Harper, 176 pages
Book points: 5
Total points: 165
Books read: 15
Total pages read: 3856
Genres read: Sports fiction, Action/Adventure, Historical Fiction, Graphic Novel, Humorous Fiction, Fantasy/Supernatural, Dystopian/Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic, War, Paranormal, Realistic Fiction, Sci-Fi, Romance
I have fantasy down and gave you the points for it so you're good.
Part 1: AprilA) P - Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith and Jane Austen (5 points)
Genre bonus: Classic (5 points)
Total points: 85
Pages: 2441
AprilP-Pretties, 370pages, Dystopian/Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic=10 points
Total pages=1,532
Total points=55
No problem Amy :) Question: Can a romance count for the best friend challenge?
April (L)- The Lying Game by Sara ShepardPages- 307
Points- 5
June (Best Friends)- City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
Pages- 424
Points- 5
Total Points: 90
Total Pages: 3,020
Books Read: 9
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Genre bonus: Sci-Fi
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Book total: 15
Total points: 130
Books read: 11
Total pages read: 3068
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