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Completed Tasks
3.5 This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen (345 pages) 9/15/2011
Points earned: 5
Total points: 474
Total pages: 9764
Genres used: Realistic Fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror, Apocalyptic, Nonfiction, Historical Fiction, Humor, Multicultural, Paranormal, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, LBGT, War, Fantasy, Mystery, Poetry, Romance
I believe I am done with all the tasks!!! :-D
Maree wrote: "Yay Kellee!!! :D I'm almost there."Me too! Don't forget to take your 50 points for completing the challenge!
4.25 Death Note: Boredom, Vol. 1 by Tsugumi Ohba (Manga), 200 pages.Points: 7
Total Points: 470
Total Pages: 11629
3.10 Glimmerglass by Jenna Black: 294 pgs - 294 pgs - 10 pts3.25 Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins: 372 pgs - 2 pts
4.05 The Big Crunch by Peter Hauptmann: 288 pgs - 5 pts
4.25 Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler: 299 pgs
Purple Heart by Patricia McCormick: 176 pgs. - 25 pts
Total pts: 42
By my tally, I have read close to 11,000 pages for this challenge. I have enjoyed it tremendously. Thanks for the fun.
3.10 The Trouble with May Amelia by Jennifer L. Holm. The book is not summery but the (absolutely horrendous!) cover is. pages: 176, points: 10 + 5 for historical fiction genre
4.5 Sweet Venom by Tera Lynn Childs
pages: 352
5.20 Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery. I still love this series as much as when I was a kid! Bits of it seem a little hokey and Victorian now, but the characters are like old friends.
pages:276
points added here: 40 pages: 804
total points: 150
total pages:2954
Genres used: realistic fiction, poetry, fantasy, paranormal, historical fiction
Karis (YA Litwit) wrote: "Maree wrote: "Yay Kellee!!! :D I'm almost there."Me too! Don't forget to take your 50 points for completing the challenge!"
Oh yes! Thanks- I'll make sure to add it :)
Completed Tasks
1.25 (extra) Impulse (666 pages) and Perfect (622 pages) by Ellen Hopkins 9/18/2011
Impulse is on the banned book list.
Points earned: 7
Total points: 531
Total pages: 11052
Genres used: Realistic Fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror, Apocalyptic, Nonfiction, Historical Fiction, Humor, Multicultural, Paranormal, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, LBGT, War, Fantasy, Mystery, Poetry, Romance
Kellee wrote: "Completed Tasks1.25 (extra) Impulse (666 pages) and Perfect (622 pages) by Ellen Hopkins 9/18/2011
Points earned: 4
Total points: 528
Total pages: 1..."
You don't have to read both for extras, and Impluse is on the banned/challenged list. I'm crediting you 7 points, not 4. :)
2.10 (#3) All These Things I've Done by Gabrielle ZevinPages- 354
Points- 2
Booklist Starred Review- TOTALLY deserved it. Very, very good.
4.5 (#3) The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore
Pages- 406
Points- 2
Points- 484.5
Pages- 13,862
Books Read- 45
Genres Completed- Humor, Contemporary/Realistic, Sci-fi, Classic, Dystopia, Romance, Horror, Mystery, Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Paranormal, Folk/Fairy Tale (Retelling), War, Religious, Multi-Cultural, Short Stories, Poetry
2.10 Incarceron by Catherine Fisher 442 Pages - Kirkus starredThis was an excellent read, and definitely worthy of it's star review status. I enjoyed the character development and the depth of the plot. Riveting book that has me excited to read the next one.
Points - 10
Total Pages - 9,204
Total Points - 350
Genres done - Apocalyptic, Realistic/Contemporary, Fantasy, Romance, Religious, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Paranormal, Action/Adventure, Horror, Historical Fiction, Humor, Folk/Fairy Tale
Cristen wrote: "2.10 Incarceron by Catherine Fisher 442 Pages - Kirkus starredThis was an excellent read, and definitely worthy of it's star review status. I enjoyed the character d..."
I loved that book. I'm curious to hear your thoughts on Sapphique. I wonder if they will be similar to mine ...
3.5 Forgotten by Cat Patrick (288 pages)+5 genre: mystery
= 10 points
Total Points: 165
Total Pages: 3480
4.25 A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray, 403 pagesPoints: 2
Total Points: 472
Total Pages: 12032
5.20 - Reada book you loved in middle or high school, or a book you hated in school but think you'd love nowCrime and Punishment - 559 pgs!
In this case, it was a book I hated and couldn't finish. Well, I finished it and I feel as though it is an accomplishment. It is quite the brick.
Oh and I pushed myself to finish this book before this current challenge was over =).
Genre: Classic
Points Earned: 25
Total Points = 184.5
Total Pages = 4500 (corrected)
Genres Used = Romance; Fantasy/Supernatural; Paranormal; Dystopian/Apocalyptic/Post-Apocolyptic; Horror/Thriller/Suspense; Classic
Karis (YA Litwit) wrote:..."Thanks Karis! I added it to my post :)
AngelaSunshine wrote: "3.20 The Boy Who Dared by Susan Campbell Bartoletti (192 pages)+5 genre: historical
Ahh, Chad... heheh...
= 25 points
Total Points: 155
Total Pages: 3192"
Angela, Have you read the nonfiction companion Hitler Youth by Campbell? Found them both fascinating.
Stephanie wrote: "5.20 - Reada book you loved in middle or high school, or a book you hated in school but think you'd love nowCrime and Punishment - 559 pgs!
In this case, it was a book I hated a..."
Wow! Congrats! I could never get through that book.
4.15 (#5)Zorgamazoo by Robert Paul WestonPages- 192
Points- 2
Points- 486.5
Pages- 14,054
Books Read- 46
Genres Completed- Humor, Contemporary/Realistic, Sci-fi, Classic, Dystopia, Romance, Horror, Mystery, Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Paranormal, Folk/Fairy Tale (Retelling), War, Religious, Multi-Cultural, Short Stories, Poetry
Karis (YA Litwit) wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "5.20 - Reada book you loved in middle or high school, or a book you hated in school but think you'd love nowCrime and Punishment - 559 pgs!
In this case, it was a ..."
Hah thanks. I remember that I read most of it the first time, but gave up because of how whiny Raskolnikov was. Then reading it again, I was like "what book did I read last time?" I remembered none of it!
Raskolnikov was still really whiny though...
Completed Tasks
5.25 Guys Read: Thriller compiled by Jon Scieszka (extra) (288 pages)
Recommended by Teri Lesesne (YA Goddess and College Professor)
Genre bonus: Short Stories
Points earned: 7
Total points: 535
Total pages: 11340
Genres used: Realistic Fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror, Apocalyptic, Nonfiction, Historical Fiction, Humor, Multicultural, Paranormal, Sci Fi, Fairy Tales, LBGT, War, Fantasy, Mystery, Poetry, Romance, Short Stories
5.15 The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane (152 pages) on the LAUSD grade 11 reading list+5 genre: classic
= 20 pts
Total points: 185
Total pages: 3632
I'd like to change the genre for The Boy Who Dared (task 3.20) to war 1.05 Fallen Grace by Mary Hooper (320 pages)
+ 5 genre: historical
= 10 pts
Total Points: 195
Total Pages: 3952
Banned book: Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul (Short Stories) 353 pages4.25 The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly 339 pages
Points: 12
Total Points: 484
Total Pages: 12724
4.15 (#6) Supernaturally by Kiersten WhitePages- 336
Point- 2
Banned- Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen- 5 points
Genre Bonus (Non-Fiction)- 5 points
Pages- 168
Points- 10
Banned- ttyl by Lauren Myracle
Pages- 209
Points- 5
5.15 The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness
Pages- 479
Points- 15
Points- 518.5
Pages- 15,246
Books Read- 50
Genres Completed- Humor, Contemporary/Realistic, Sci-fi, Classic, Dystopia, Romance, Horror, Mystery, Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Paranormal, Folk/Fairy Tale (Retelling), War, Religious, Multi-Cultural, Short Stories, Poetry, Non-Fiction
Okay, being that we're so close to the end of the challenge, I'm going to claim a couple of genre bonuses for books I've read. (I've already claimed the main points, just want to pick up the genre points)For 4.5 Trial by Fire I'd like to claim action/adventure
For 4.10 13 Little Blue Envelopes I'd like to claim romance
= 10 pts
Total Points: 205
Total Pages: 3952
Okay Ladies, I am 2/3 through my final challenge book. I so need to finish because I don't think I have ever OFFICIALLY finished a challenge... Also, check out my blog because I have a great Banned Books Week Giveaway happening, along with loads of related showcase posts. I would love for one of you to win! :)http://yalitwit.blogspot.com
Banned Book- Get Well Soon by Julie Halpern
Pages- 208
Points- 5
Points- 523.5
Pages- 15,454
Books Read- 51
Genres Completed- Humor, Contemporary/Realistic, Sci-fi, Classic, Dystopia, Romance, Horror, Mystery, Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Paranormal, Folk/Fairy Tale (Retelling), War, Religious, Multi-Cultural, Short Stories, Poetry, Non-Fiction
Oh gosh, almost forgot to post my finishing! :D2.25 What I Saw And How I Lied by Judy Blundell, 284 pages & The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockheart, 342 pages
How I Lied Review Disreputable History Review
Points: 25
4.5 Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake, 316 pages & Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys, 344 pages
3.5 The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting, 336 pages
Points: 6
+50 for finishing the challenge!
Total Points: 605
Total Pages: 14346
3.10 The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder (307 pages)+5 genre- poetry
= 15 pts
Total points: 220
total pages: 4259
I finished my last book at 9:30 last night! So proud of myself! If anyone has book left to post, get them up today. I'm going to tally everything tomorrow sometime.2.25b The Spectacular Now by Tim Tharp
Pages- 294
Points- 12.5
I thought this book was good, but like the National Book Award Winner for 2008, I don't think it deserved the honor. There were too many better books that year.
4.15 (#7) Witch & Wizard: The Manga, Vol. 1- 2 points
Genre Bonus (Manga)- 5 points
Pages- 256
Points- 7
+50 points for completing the challenge
Points- 593
Pages- 16,004
Books Read- 53
Genres Completed- Humor, Contemporary/Realistic, Sci-fi, Classic, Dystopia, Romance, Horror, Mystery, Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Paranormal, Folk/Fairy Tale (Retelling), War, Religious, Multi-Cultural, Short Stories, Poetry, Non-Fiction, Manga
Thanks Karis for taking over while I've been kinda MIA. I wish I had actually finished something the past two weeks, but no go. :-/
Maree ♫ Light's Shadow ♪ wrote: "Oh gosh, almost forgot to post my finishing! :D2.25 What I Saw And How I Lied by Judy Blundell, 284 pages & The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. L..."
Maree- I have your points total at 565 and the pages total matches. I HAVE included the 50 point bonus, and I can't figure out where we aren't matching up. Can you send me your email address so I can share my spreadsheet with you?
Leaderboard/WinnersMaree: 605 points; 14,346 pages
Karis: 593 points; 16,004 pages
Kellee: 588 points; 11,340 pages
Lydia: 427 points; 10,857 pages
Brianne: 360 points; 7,558 pages
Cristen: 350 points; 9,206 pages
Angela: 220 points; 4,259 pages
Kristen: 216.5 points; 4,890 pages
Stephanie: 184.5 points; 4,500 pages
Amy: 167 points; 4,203 pages
Ann: 152 points; 2,954 pages
Jesi: 135 points; 3,106 pages
Brandi: 125 points; 2,136 pages
Stef: 120 points; 3,094 pages
Emily: 90 points; 2,553 pages
Janet: 90 points, 1,793 pages
Celeste: 87 points, 2,117 pages
Jennifer W.: 85 points; 957 pages
Heather: 42.5 points; 987 pages
Alyson: 15 points; 208 pages
Great job everyone! I really enjoyed doing this! We read so many great books! Congrats Maree, Kellee, and Lydia! I miss message you for an address to send you your prizes!
So I redid my math and you're completely right, Karis. Right at my last post I messed up some math somewhere (I'm not even sure where). Anyway, that'll put me down to third. Sorry about the confusion. And thanks again for the challenge!
Thank you Karis and Kristen for the challenge- I truly enjoyed it!!! :)
Great challenge, thanks ladies! I know a lot of hard work goes into running one.
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Books mentioned in this topic
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks (other topics)What I Saw and How I Lied (other topics)
Witch Wizard: The Manga, Vol. 1 (other topics)
The Spectacular Now (other topics)
The Day Before (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Tim Tharp (other topics)Lisa Schroeder (other topics)
Julie Halpern (other topics)
Patrick Ness (other topics)
Lauren Myracle (other topics)
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Pages- 144
Points- 2
I agree with Alyson on the 5-star rating. This book is adorable, especially if, like me, you have a "Clementine" of your own (or in my case, two). I've read this to both of my daughters; Emma at age 7 and just finished Sarah, age 6. I may have enjoyed it more than either.
2.10 (#2) Ashfall by Mike Mullin
Pages- 466
Points- 2
This absolutely deserved a Starred Review from SLJ. Absolutely riveting! You all MUST read this when it comes out next month!
Points- 480.5
Pages- 13,102
Books Read- 43
Genres Completed- Humor, Contemporary/Realistic, Sci-fi, Classic, Dystopia, Romance, Horror, Mystery, Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Paranormal, Folk/Fairy Tale (Retelling), War, Religious, Multi-Cultural, Short Stories, Poetry