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FALL CHALLENGE 2011: AFRICA
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Fall Challenge 2011 Completed Tasks - DO NOT DELETE ANY POSTS IN THIS TOPIC!
20.3 Amanda VA's task - Music Around The FireI read
by Maria Angels Anglada. Cover (violin) approved in post no. 33 of task help thread.Total points = 40
15.7 Beginnings and EndingsI read The Hypnotist (Big Book: 528 p) by Lars Kepler.
20.4 Series Lover
I read 1105 Yakima Street by Debbie Macomber. It was #11 in the Cedar Cover series and was published in 2011.
Points This Post: 35
Total Points: 35
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
25.10- Amanda A's task: Fall Back in Time I read
(I joined may 2010 Lili St Crow is a goodreads author) and
(Banned 2000's list)Total Point Earned: 40
Total Pages Read: 959
Total Books Read: 4
Good Read Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
5.1 - BOO!
This book has a skull on the cover.
Points for this task: 5
Total points: 5
This book has a skull on the cover.
Points for this task: 5
Total points: 5
30.7 - Jennifer N's task: When I Was YoungBook A - The Hunger Games Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (The edition I had used this as the title of the book)
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/64...
Book B - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K Rowling. For this book I am claiming a 500+ big book ticket as it has 607 pages :)
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/81...
Dressing up as a witch is an old staple for Halloween. I have a cool witch's hat with cobwebs on it, a long black skirt, kind of gothic corset thing and elbow length fingerless lace gloves which I think would make a perfect witch's costume!
Points this post - 30
Total points - 30
Big books - 500 (1)
CHRISTINE USTask 5.1 BOO
There is a black cat on the cover.
Total: 25
10.3 Headless Horseman
by Peggy Orenstein. The girl is leaning to the right and her head is off the side.I may move this book at some point as it fits several other tasks, but for now, this is where I'll use it.
Total points: 30
Readerboard: Ad.LewisTask 5.6 Labor Day-
by
( occupation in Author's name is Shepard).This is also a good Reads author
Points this post:5
Total Points:45
Books Read:1
Goodreads Author:1
25.1 Rosemary's Task: Happiness Is...A Big Library
A. Required: Borrowed from the Public Library
Cruel Intent by J.A. Jance
B. Required (A I L N)
A Killing Night by Jonathon King
Jonathon is a Goodreads Author.
25.2 Sandy's Task: Math Class...It's easy as 1,2,3
The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer 758 pages
Julie Orringer is a Goodreads Author. Big ticket Book.
Task points in this post: 50
Total Points: 50
Goodread Authors: 2
Big Ticket Book: 1
Total Pages Read thus far: 1430
Reviews if interested: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5... Note: I may not do reviews on all Fall SRC Books.
Username: TANYAPTTask: 20.5 Option E. Read a science fiction or fantasy book.
Book: The Map of Time by Félix J. Palma, Nick Caistor (Translator)
*** Big Book ***
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 60
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
10.3- Headless HorsemanI read Caught Running
by Madeleine Urban.Points For Post- 10
Total Points- 65
GR Authors- 3
Total Tasks- 5
5.7 - African SafariThe Shadow of the Sun (* * * *) (#27 on the list 'Best Books for an African Safari')
10.3 - Headless Horseman
(* *)Libba Bray is a Goodreads author.
15.5 - I Can See My House from Here
Death on the Nile (* * * *) (This book was set in Egypt.)
Points in this post: 30
Total points: 135
Goodreads authors: 3
Big Book tickets: 500+ (1), 750+ (2) = 3
Books read: 10/87
10.3 Headless HorsemanI read
by Penny Vincenzi*(a GoodReads Author). It was 626 pages long, so I am claiming a "Big Book".Points this post: 10
Total points: 30
Tasks completed:3
Books read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
15.9 Get out the Winter ClothesThere are hats on the two children on the cover.
Where You Left Me by Jennifer Gardner Trulson
Points this post: 15
Total points: 100
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 8
Goodreads authors: 3
Big books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
10.7: Hot Off The PressesDivergent by Veronica Roth
**Veronica Roth is a Goodreads Author**
15.9: Get Out The Winter Clothes
Historic Costumes and How to Make Them
The two gentlemen in the upper right-hand corner are wearing hats.
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 90
Tasks Completed: 6
Total Books: 7
Pages Read: 2,579
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
ANGIE CA15.7 Beginnings and endings
Book: Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) by Richelle Mead
*GoodReads Author*
30.3 E-Ticket Ride
Book 1: Club Dead by Charlaine Harris
Book 2: Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris
Notes: E) Both are Paranormal (vampires).
This Post: 45
Total to Date: 195
GRA Tickets: 6
BB Tickets: 0
Books Read: 12
Yay, I'm on the board!5.2 - Lat & Long
Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard
I live in the US - book takes place in Argentina
10.2 - Queen of Denial
Never Again by Michele Bardsley
10.4 - Moniker Math
Moonlight Warrior by Janet Chapman
My reader board name has 7 letters, so does Chapman
10.10 - Back to Our Roots
Ballad of the Whiskey Robber: A True Story of Bank Heists, Ice Hockey, Transylvanian Pelt Smuggling, Moonlighting Detectives, and Broken Hearts by Julian Rubinstein (Goodreads author)
Total Points This Post: 35
Total Tasks This Post: 4
Goodreads Authors This Post: 1
Grand Total Points: 35/1100
Total Books Read: 4
Tasks Completed: 4/61
Total Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
10.5 Blood MoonInnocent Blood by P.D. James
Points this post: 10
Total points: 105
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 9
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
30.8 Jenn Renee's task: Head of the ClassBook A- I chose lunch and read a book about a chef, Deep Dish by Mary Kay Andrews.
Book B- Fallen by Lauren Kate is about Luce, a student who attends the Sword and Cross reform school.
Points this post: 30
Total challenge points: 60
Goodreads Authors: Lauren Kate
Big Books
JACKIE NC10.1 In Their Own Words
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
Points this task: 10
Total Points: 10
Goodreads Authors:
Big Book Tickets:
5.4 - 54High Five 352 pgs. by Janet EvanovichGoodreads Author
15.4 - It's Not to Late but Don't Wait Any Longer
a. The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield - SUMMMER 5.4
b. The Violets of March by Sarah Jio Goodreads Author
25.3 Gamenight
B. - Col. Mustard -
by Todd Burpo1. - Candlestick in the Library -
by Sara NelsonPoints this post: 45
Total points: 45
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 5
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
20.6 Seasoned Reader: Sarah Dee's task: Oh, the horror! I chose option E. Norman Bates (Psycho) and read a book with the word inn
I Is for Innocent by Sue Grafton
Total Points = 175
BUTTERFLYCAGER20.9 Lucky Me! - Jayme VA's task: Vegas Vacation
I rolled a 3 and went to the Mirage: Abra cadabra! Read a book in which a character practices magic or is influenced by magic.
Hounded by Kevin Hearne
Kevin Hearne is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 20
Total challenge points: 200
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 17
Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
KAREN F5.3 It's Elemental
Body of Sin by Eve Silver
**Eve Silver is a Goodreads Author**
10.9 Words of Wisdom
My Fortune Cookie Read: The Will of the People is the Best Law
Demons are a Ghoul's Best Friend by Victoria Laurie
20.10 Group Read
I posted message #8.
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
**Alan Bradley is a Goodreads Author**
25.8 Genre Studies
Like Mrs.Soule my favorite genre is also Romance.
1. Romantic Suspense: Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare
**Pamela Clare is a Goodreads Author**
2. Historical Romance: To Desire A Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt
**Elizabeth Hoyt is a Goodreads Author**
Points this Post: 60
Total Challenge Points: 80
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)
5.8 S.O.N.Prom by Laurie Halse Anderson
Laurie Halse Anderson is a Goodreads Author
This Post: 5
Total Points: 5
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 3
Goodreads Authors: 1 (Laurie Halse Anderson)
Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
20.5 Bigger is Better- Katy's task: Falling The Whole Story of Half a Girl by Veera Hiranandani
A. I was sick! The main character's father suffers from depression.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 50
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Readerboard Name Cheryl TX5.1 BOO!
Candy Cane Murders by Joanne Fluke
5.5 Birth of a Nation
Twisted by Sara Shepard
Published July 2011
10.1 In Their Own Words
COming Out by Danielle Steel
10.2 Queen of Denial
Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
10.3 Headless Horseman
Begging for Trouble by Judi McCoy
10.6 Big Game Hunter
Undone by Karin Slaughter
570 pages
Big Book Ticket
10.7 Hot Off the Press
Couple Gunned Down News at Ten by Laurie Moore
15.5 I Can See My House From Here
ANcient Egypt General Editor David P Silverman
Set in Egypt
15.7 Beginnings and Endings
Now and Zen by Linda Gerber
15.9 Get Out the Winter Clothes
P. S. Longer Letter Later by Paula Dansinger
The Girl on the right is wearing a hat
15.10 Running Wild
Snagged by Carol Higgins Clark
20.5 Bigger is Better - Katy's Task: Falling
Option D Last/most recent in a series
Uncommon Criminals A Heist Society Novel by Ally Carter
20.10 Group Reads
The Peach Keeper/post to the thread by Sarah Addison Allen
25.7 Bluemoon's Task: Hockey Night Party
Drinks Without Alcohol: Non-Alcoholic Slurpies, Smoothies, Cocktails, and Punches, 200 Fast and Fruity Little Sips and Great Big Gulps by Jane Brandt
I am always the designated driver because I don't drink-but I have to have something to drink besides soda. I found a lot of new drinks to try - thanks for inviting me to your party
Hard-ore Hockey by Rand Pecknold
30.8 Jenn Renee's Task: Head of the Class
Favorite Subject was/is still LUNCH
Tried and True Thanksging and Christmas: Top 200 Recipes published by allrecipes.com
Part B takes place in a school and is about students
Top of the Feud Chain: An Alphas Novel by Lisi Harrison
Total points on this post: 215
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30.5 - mstan's task: Stranger in a Strange Land
A: Reimaginings - Read a book that is predominantly set in a place other than the author's birth-country
Scandal by Carolyn Jewel - author was born in the U.S. - book setting is England
B: Culture Shock - Read a book which carries more than one title in a single language.
The Thirteen Problems/The Tuesday Club Murders: A Miss Marple Mystery by Agatha Christie
Carolyn Jewel is a Goodreads author
Points this post = 30
Total Points = 90
Tasks Completed = 7
Total Pages = 2179
Goodreads Authors = 4
Big Books = 0
CASSELM5.8 S.O.N.
Permanent Parisians: An Illustrated Guide to the Cemeteries of Paris by Judi CulbertSON
10.7 Hot Off the Presses
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
25.6 Denise NC’s Task: Fall Days and Nights
Book A--Fall Days:
by Monica AliBook B--Fall Nights:
by Bill JamesPoints this post: 40
Total points: 40
Finished task 25.2Read "La Valse Lente des Tortues" by Katherine Pancol, 752 pages.
And great story if you read French!
20.4 Series LoverI read Feed by Mira Grant. This meets the criteria - is 583 pages, is identified as #1 in the Newsflesh series, and the latest book in the series (Deadline) came out in 2011.
25.3 Game Night -- Clue!
A. Miss Scarlet - I read
B. Revolver in the Study - I read a nonfiction book, Stray Dogs, Saints, and Saviors: Fighting for the Soul of America's Toughest High School
Points: 65
CHRISTINE USTask 5.3 It's Elemental
Unmasking The Maverick Prince: The Royal Wager by Kristi Gold
Last name: GOLD
Total: 30
EllenCAFor 30.10 Christina's Task:
First die I rolled a one (1) and read The Stranger by Albert Camus. My edition had 154 pages.
Second die I rolled a three (3) and readThe New Frugality: How to Consume Less, Save More, and Live Better by Chris Farrell. I'm interested in becoming better with managing money.
Total points: 30
Goodreads authors: 0
Big Book tickets: 0
5.4 #54I read The Kind of Love That Saves You by Amy Yurk* (a GoodReads Author). My copy of the book has 243 pages, but when I put in the ISBN, the book that comes up has 256 pages. Either way, I guess this book qualifies!
Points this post: 5
Total points: 35
Tasks completed:4
Books read: 5
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
Kathy G.5.5- 54
Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson
***244 pages***
Total Points- 30
Total Tasks- 4
Goodreads Authors- 1
Big Books- 0
MANDY Y.30.2 Cheryl TX/Lori BNPL’s task: Unique Fall Holidays
1A. I would write a Magical Realism novel: The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender(Goodreads Author)
2F(contains a picture with one story). My favorite book is IT by Stephen King and a book by the same author is Nightmares and Dreamscapes by Stephen King(Big Book at 832 p)
Task Points: 30
Grand Total: 30
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 2
Pages Read: 1124
Goodreads Author Books: 1
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
JACKIE NC30.6 I'd Like to See Your ID, Please
Option A: Name
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
My initials are JF
Option F: Address
Blanche on the Lam by Barbara Neely
Set in North Carolina, my birth state
Points this task: 30
Total Points: 40
Goodreads Authors:
Big Book Tickets
I completed task 5.5 54. I read Hot Six by Janet Evanovich. Janet Evanovich is a Goodsreads author. The book was 352pp long.Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 3
Big Books 500+, 750+, 1000+
Goodreads Authors: 3 Janet Evanovich
Task Points: 5
Grand Total: 20/1100
20.7 Shorter is SweeterI read Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo. It had 163 pages.
A friend loaned me this book just recently, and it was the only book I had under 200 pages. Unfortunately, I didn't really enjoy it, so it was a quick read (I wanted to it over with).
Points this post: 20
Total points: 55
Tasks completed:5
Books read: 5
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
Coralie20.3 Music Around the Fire
From the music glossary I chose chant and read The Lives of Christopher Chant from The Chronicles of Chrestomanci: Volume I
Total points 55
Finished:5.1 Boo!
Wicked Witch Murder
by Leslie MeierHas both witch's hat and black cat.
10.3 Headless Horseman
The Daughter of Siena by Marina Fiorato
15.5 I Can See My House from Here
Napoleon's Pyramids by William Dietrich Historical fiction taking place in Egypt.
20.1 Most Improved Player--Hettie's Task--Missing Books:
The Bloodied Ivy by Robert Goldsborough, a continuation of the Nero Wolfe series.
Today's total: 50
Grand total; 130
10.6 - Big Game HunterEnvy by JR Ward. 480 pages
Points this post: 10
Total challenge points: 30
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Janice CA15.7 Beginnings and Endings......
Please disregard subtitle.
See You in a Hundred Years: Four Seasons in Forgotten America by Logan Ward
2.5 stars
***Goodreads Author***
+15
total: 25
tasks: 2
books: 2
GR Authors: 1
10.3 - Headless Horseman
by Libba BrayLibba Bray is a Goodreads Author
15.9. Get out the winter clothes
by Patricia McCormick - Head scarfPoints this post: 25
Total points: 75
Tasks completed: 6
Books read: 6
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Username: TANYAPTTask: 20.4
Book: Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
*** Goodreads Author ***
*** Edited to add: (the book in the series published in 2011 is Forever) ***
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 80
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
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I read Because of Winn-Dixie, a Newbery Honor book.
15.2. Back to school – English class
B. Read one book that has homophones of the same word in one title
I read Too Big to Miss
20.8 It's My Birthday - Lisa MD's task:The BIG 5-oh!
I read My Nest Isn't Empty, It Just Has More Closet Space: The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman by Lisa Scottoline.
5 O's in the title and subtitle, 2 more in the author's name.
25.2 - Sandy's Task: Math Class – It’s as Easy as 1, 2, 3!
I read A Clash of Kings, 1034 pages.
Total: 90 points
5.1 - Boo! Undead and Undermined by MaryJanice Davidson – bat necklace on cover
5.3 - It's Elemental
Sins of the Heart by Eve Silver
Goodreads Author: Eve Silver
10.1 - In Their Own Words:
Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead
Goodreads Author: Richelle Mead
10.5 - Blood Moon
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Goodreads Author: Nalini Singh
10.7 - Hot Off The Presses
Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich
Goodreads Author: Janet Evanovich
15.1. Bye, bye!
Option B: Bringing Tuscany Home: Sensuous Style From the Heart of Italy by Frances Mayes – 2004 hurricane name & publication
25.5 - Valorie's task: SRC's Virtual Safari
5. Flamingo: Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley
6. Zebra: Skinny Bitch: A No-Nonsense, Tough-Love Guide for Savvy Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap and Start Looking Fabulous! by Rory Freedman & Kim Barnouin – approved by task creator post 63
Points This Post: 80
Total Points: 80
Total Goodreads Authors: 4
20.9 Lucky Me! - Jayme VA's task: Vegas Vacation I rolled a 2 so I read
by Rachel Vincent ***Goodreads Author***Points for this Task: 20
Total Points: 20
Goal Total Points: 20/240
Completed Tasks: 20.9
Pages Read:
Books Read: 1
Goodreads Authors: 1 (Rachel Vincent)
Big Books: 500+() 750+() 1000+()
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman by Nora Ephron
This book is 160 pages and has been on my TBR since March 2010. Very funny book that hit a lot of chords with me.
Total Points = 155