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Reading Challenge #8- Report Points Here
Completed Tasks
April P. Prom and Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg (231 pages) 5/6/11
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Points earned: 10
Total points: 165
Total pages: 4792
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy, Humor, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, Realistic Fiction
Sorry I've been slack on the leaderboard. This week (and last) somehow got away from me. Will be updating tonight.
Wither – Romance, 358 pages, 5 pointsTotal Points: 70
Total Pages: 2385
I read The Dark and Hollow Places
D. Read a book where the main character is a patriot (10 points)
Genre Bonus - Dystopian/Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic
Points - 15
Pages - 377
Total Points - 55
Total Pages - 1655
MAYY book: The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson 272 pages
Genre: Romance
Point: 10
Total points: 110
Total pages: 2572
Not for a task, just for a genre. It doesn't fit anywhere that I can tell.
Okay just checking! Going to update the leaderboard after I put the kids to bed.
Kristen 325 Kellee 165
Angela 155
Karis 155
Lydia 150
Brandi 110
Emily 100
Lisa 100
Izzy 85
Cheryl 80
Amy 70
Maree 70
Cathy 55
Jennifer 50
Stephanie 50
Janet 35
Pages Read: 46,765
Cathy wrote: "I read The Dark and Hollow PlacesD. Read a book where the main character is a patriot (10 points)
Genre Bonus - Dystopian/Apocaly..."
Did you love it? I thought it was the best one yet!
Genre Bonus Only (Mystery)- Hereafter by Tara HudsonPages- 416
Points- 5
I don't usually post the covers, but I loved this one. So eerie! The book was fabulous, btw. Ya'll should definitely read it when it comes out next month (especially if you like ghost stories and romance!)!
Total Points: 160
Total Pages: 6,038
Books Read: 18
Genres Read: Dystopia, Non-fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror/Thriller/Suspense, Paranormal, Realistic, Romance, Sci-Fi, LGBT, Fantasy/Supernatural, Mystery
June Part D:Witch-Hunt (288 pages)
Genre: Nonfiction
Points: 15
Total Points: 85
Total Pages: 2673
Completed Tasks
June E. Extras by Scott Westerfeld (417 pages) 5/12/2011
Points earned: 5
Total points: 170
Total pages: 5209
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy, Humor, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, Realistic Fiction
Did you like it, Kellee? It's on my short list of TBR.
I loved the whole series! By the time it got to extras, it was little off from the series. The first three books are the best IMO.
I've read the first two and I heard the 4th was about new people, so I wasn't sure if it was still good just because it was in that world or not. So good to know!
Yeah it's still the same premise with the world and such, but Tally is not really "in" the story. Still a decent sci fi read, but I just preferred the characters of the firs three books.
June (Best Friends)- Shimmer by Alyson NoelPages- 194
Points- 5
Total Points: 165
Total Pages: 6,232
Books Read: 19
Genres Read: Dystopia, Non-fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror/Thriller/Suspense, Paranormal, Realistic, Romance, Sci-Fi, LGBT, Fantasy/Supernatural, Mystery
Maree wrote: "Did you like it, Kellee? It's on my short list of TBR."The original three are phenomenal, but the 4th one is good still. It takes a sec to get used to the new characters, but you eventually do. Tally and the rest of the gang do make an pretty significant appearance, too.
April(patriotic main character) The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak-550pagesGenre-war
points-15
Total pages-2,972
Total points-100
d. Read a book having to do with some form of transportation (10 points)Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy
5 Point Genre Bonus - Historical Fiction
Points - 15
Pages - 320
Total Points - 70
Total Pages - 1975
Yes! It was my favorite as well. :)Karis wrote
Did you love it? I thought it was the best one yet!
Cathy! I love Bloody Jack! The series is FANTASTIC and especially so on audio! Did you like it?
June (Best Friends- again!)- Trapped by Michael NorthropPages- 224
Points- 5
Total Points: 170
Total Pages: 6,456
Books Read: 19
Genres Read: Dystopia, Non-fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror/Thriller/Suspense, Paranormal, Realistic, Romance, Sci-Fi, LGBT, Fantasy/Supernatural, Mystery
Book with Best Friends (did this one already so only worth 5 points).....my books really need to find a new thing to fall under!City of Ashes - 464 pgs
Total = 55
Total Pages = 1961
Genres Used = Fantasy/supernatural; Paranormal; Action/Adventure; Realistic
13 Little Blue Envelopes is 235 pages (i read the ebook edition that I got as a freebie) There are a lot of editions, sorry about that.
City of Bones is 485 pages.
Sorry for the late response
Stephanie....you already used 13 Little Blue Envelopes for the transportation task. Then you used City of Bones for genre only.
This book was amazing! I highly suggest checking it out.The Compound by S.A. Bodeen 256 pages
Genre only: Dystopian/Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic - 5 pts.
Total points: 115
Total pages: 2828
I am just about finished with The Sweet Life of Stella Madison. Since "Sweet" is in the title, could this book count for June"s candy challenge? It is aslo about food and sweet is part of "sweet tarts." Plus the main character is obsessed with young "eye candy" (I couldn't resist the addition!)No problem if not, just wondering if I can.
I'd vote yes for the sweet tarts. I think someone else did pepper for peppermint. I think the candy one is tough, so we're playing it kind of loose.
MayM: Mockingbirds (332 pages)
Genre: Realistic
Points: 10
May part B: Flower
The Vespertine (293 pages)
Genre: Paranormal
Points: 15
Total Points: 110
Total Pages: 3298
Maree wrote: "I'd vote yes for the sweet tarts. I think someone else did pepper for peppermint. I think the candy one is tough, so we're playing it kind of loose."Ahh! You mean I just read a book my Lauren Conrad for nothing? Actually, it wasn't as painful as I thought it was going to be.
June (Candy)- L.A. Candy by Lauren ConradPages- 326
Points- 10
Total Points: 180
Total Pages: 6,782
Books Read: 20
Genres Read: Dystopia, Non-fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror/Thriller/Suspense, Paranormal, Realistic, Romance, Sci-Fi, LGBT, Fantasy/Supernatural, Mystery
Kristen wrote: "Cathy! I love Bloody Jack! The series is FANTASTIC and especially so on audio! Did you like it?"I listened to it on audio as well. I love the narrator- she was a ball of fire, wasn't she?! Will definitely continue on with the series.
I was asked how many pages they were, I didnt mean for it to look like I was attempting to reclaim them for more points >.<
Yes Lisa, that's fine for the June challenge!Karis......not for nothing since it got you points. But I always read what I want to read and if it fits in the challenge great. If not, oh well. Then again, that's probably why I'm NOT in the lead. :-)
Could I use Hex Hall for P.E. since they have a P.E. class? Or is it too much of a stretch?
Completed Tasks
June E. Everfound by Neal Shusterman (512 pages) 5/18/11
Genre bonus: Paranormal
Points earned: 10
Total points: 180
Total pages: 5721
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy, Humor, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, Realistic Fiction, Paranormal
Yay Cathy! I'm currently working on My Bonny Light Horsemen in that series.
June - C challenge - The Sweet Life of Stella Madison by Lara M. Zeises. 10 points/ 224 pagesBonus Genre - romance - 5 points
May - D Challenge - Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy 10 points/ 320 pages
Bonus Genre - Historical Fiction 5 points
10+5+10+5= 30 new points!
Total Points - 130
Total Pages - 2,975
Genres Read: SciFi, LGBT, multicultural, mystery, dystopia, action/adventure, graphic novels, realistic fiction, romance, historical fiction
I've joined the Jacky Faber fans!! It had been on my list for a while and this challenge was a perfect time to finally get around to it. Listened to the audio version on my commute and just loved it!
MayC.P.E.-Hex Hall+10
-Genre-Paranormal+5
-Pages=323
-Points=15
-Total Points=115
-Total Pages=3,151
Completed Tasks
April D. The Good, the Bad, and the Barbie: A Doll's History and Her Impact on Us by Tanya Lee Stone (144 pages) 5/20/11
Genre: Nonfiction
Points earned: 10
Total points: 190
Total pages: 5865
Genres read: Graphic Novel, Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Multicultural, Action, Fantasy, Humor, Historical Fiction, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, Realistic Fiction, Paranormal, Nonfiction
Lisa wrote: "I've joined the Jacky Faber fans!! It had been on my list for a while and this challenge was a perfect time to finally get around to it. Listened to the audio version on my commute and just loved it!"Yay!!! The Jacky love has spread!!! :) The stories only get better, so I hope you pick up the rest of them soon! :)
Alright, I finally finished a book that counts for the challenge. April A) - Letter A: Ashes, Ashes, 352 pages.
Book Total: 5
Total points: 325
Books read: 29
Total pages read: 7327
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, Manga, Multicultural, Horror/Thriller/Suspense, Religious, Fairy Tale
May (Y)- Disney after Dark by Ridley Pearson- 5 pointsGenre Bonus (War- between good and evil)- 5 points
Pages- 336
Points- 10
Total Points: 190
Total Pages: 7,118
Books Read: 21
Genres Read: Dystopia, Non-fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror/Thriller/Suspense, Paranormal, Realistic, Romance, Sci-Fi, LGBT, Fantasy/Supernatural, Mystery, War
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B: Best friends as Main Characters
Three Black Swans by Caroline B. Cooney 288 pages
Total points: 100
Total pages: 2300