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Reading Challenge #10: Report Points Here
2.3 Read a book by an author born in December and list their birth date with your post The Girl Is Murder by Kathryn Miller Haines 352 pages
Kathryn Miller Haines' birthday is December 2
Genre: Mystery
Total points: 129
Total pages: 3031
4.1 The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True by Gerald Morris 128 pages +5 bonus points for it being the November challengeThe first chapter and the last chapter take place at Christmas/New Year's, but the rest of the book does not. Let me know if that is not enough to count.
4.5 Steampunk!: An Anthology of Fantastically Rich and Strange Stories by various authors pages 422 pages genre: short stories
and Amelia Lost by Candace Fleming 128 pages genre: nonfiction
I'm switching out of the spot for 5.3 and putting Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride into that slot instead. Pages 352
I'll then use Graceling (previously reported) as 1.4. I absolutely agree that Graceling should be on the WT Top Novel list. This was a re-read for me, and I liked it even better the second time around. I enjoyed the book the first time around, but wasn't compelled the read the companion novel. This time it happened to be one of the few downloadable audiobooks available, so I figured I'd listen to it, and it was far more engaging than I'd remembered. I had to run out and grab the second book right away. I loved how Katsa was a strong female character both physically and emotionally (though she was still vulnerable in some ways.) I loved the world-building and the ideas of the Graces. I'd love to see a book written by someone who has a relatively useless Grace.
points added: 10+5+20+5+5+10 = 55
pages added: 1,030
Total points: 220
Total Pages: 4,693
Genres used: paranormal, graphic novel, folk/fairy tale, music, horror/suspense, fantasy, realistic fiction, romance, short stories, nonfiction
5.3 The Wizard of Dark Street by Shawn Thomas Odyssey, 348 Pages (main character has natural magical ability)+5 November Challenge Bonus
Points: 15
Total Points: 310
Total Books: 23
Total Pages: 6,879
Genres Done: Horror/Suspense, Romance, Realistic/Contemporary, LGBT, Action/Adventure, Paranormal, Religious, War, Folk/Fairy Tale, Humor, Historical Fiction, Multicultural, Mystery, Music
1.5 Twilight 498 pagesForbidden 418 pages
Listopia: Best Books Involving Forbidden Love
2.4 The Tales of Beedle the Bard 128 pages (Short Stories)
I'm a huge fan of J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter, and it was really cool to see this addition to the story knowing it was in the last book as well. Rowling is a great author who weaves a great tale and these tales were more from the strange wizarding world.
Maree ♫ Light's Shadow ♪ wrote: "1.5 Twilight 498 pagesForbidden 418 pages
Listopia: Best Books Involving Forbidden Love
2.4 The Tales of Beedle the Bard 128 pages (Short Stories)
I'm..."
Maree, what did you think of Forbidden? I really liked it.
I really liked it too! I'm looking forward to the discussion of it as well. I did think it got a bit angsty at times though.
2.4 The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson, 372 PagesI enjoyed Maureen Johnson's Scarlett series, so I was pleasantly surprised when I heard she was writing a thriller with a Jack the Ripper story thread. So far she hasn't failed to make me laugh with her witty writing, and this latest book was no exception - although there were some holes in the plot. I'm definitely going to read more of her work.
6.1 (#2) Tricks by Ellen Hopkins, 625 Pages - 2 Points
+5 Poetry
Points: 17
Total Points: 327
Total Books: 25
Total Pages: 7,876
Genres Done: Horror/Suspense, Romance, Realistic/Contemporary, LGBT, Action/Adventure, Paranormal, Religious, War, Folk/Fairy Tale, Humor, Historical Fiction, Multicultural, Mystery, Music, Poetry
6.5 New Moon 563 pagesHold Me Closer, Necromancer 352 pages
Points: 20
Total Points: 315
Total Pages: 9224
4.3 Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn (260 pages)+5 genre: romance
= 15 pts
5.1 Unraveling by Michelle Baldini (240 pages)
= 10 pts
Total Points: 170
Total Pages: 3154
1.5 Princess Ben by Catherine Gilbert Murdock pages 344 and Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman pages 531 both from the listopia list Girls Disguised as Boys2.5 Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan pages 307 genre: science fiction and Juniper Berry by M.P. Kozlowsky pages 227
Also, I just realized that I should probably count Hold Me Closer, Necromancer as the humor genre, and take the bonus points.
points added: 20+20+5+5
pages added: 1,409
Total points: 270
Total Pages: 6,102
Genres used: paranormal, graphic novel, folk/fairy tale, music, horror/suspense, fantasy, realistic fiction, romance, short stories, nonfiction , science fiction, humor
I need to catch up on my posts and I have another switcharoo. Sorry, hostesses. I know what a pain it is when someone posts a long list of books at once...Moving The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson to task 1.2 (no change in points)
I'm also taking a +5 Genre Bonus (Sports) for Love Story by Jennifer Echols because a lot of the book revolves around horse racing.
1.3 (#2) The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern- 2 points
Genre Bonus (Historical Fiction)- 5 points
Pages- 387
Points- 7
This book deserves every star possible. It was beautifully written and the story was truly amazing.
1.3 (#3) Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney
Pages- 217
Points- 2
I guess I get why MG readers enjoy these, but they just do not do it for me. Greg Heffley is a total jerk and I hate it that my kids think his antics are funny. He may have beat Junie B. Jones out of the top spot as my least favorite children's book character for my kids to emulate. No, I do not think this book is 4-star worthy.
2.5 (#3) Flyaway by Helen Landalf
Pages- 182
Points- 2
3.1 The Seeing Stone by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi
Pages- 128
Points- 10
4.2 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney
Pages- 217
Points- 10
5.1 Fins Are Forever by Tera Lynn Childs- 10 points
Genre Bonus (Paranormal)- 5 points
Pages- 272
Points-15
5.2 The Field Guide by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi (I would like to be given a book.)
Pages- 128
Points- 10
6.4 (#2) Birthmarked by Caragh M. O'Brien
Pages- 362
Points- 2
Total Points: 398
Total Pages: 9,588
Books Read: 32
Genres Read: Classic, Fantasy, Poetry, Sci-fi, Folk/Fairy Tale Retelling, LGBT, Mystery, Action Adventure, Multicultural, Humor, Graphic Novel, Romance, Non-Fiction, Horror/Supense/Thriller, Dystopia, Religious,Contemporary/Realistic, War, Paranormal, Historical Fiction, Sports
2.4 Mastiff by Tamora Pierce pages 592I have been a huge fan of Tamora Pierce for decades (and am somewhat sad to realize that I can legitimately add the s) I named my imaginary country after the author (although I mispronounced it Ta-MOR - ah). I love that she has strong female characters, and that each of those characters is allowed to be strong in a different way. I love her romantic leads (Nawat! George Cooper!) and the fact that she allowed Keladry not to have one. I have read all of her books multiple times...except for the Beka Cooper series. I read them and enjoy them, but not in the same way that I adore most of her other work. They feel too long to me, as if the editor should have come down harder and didn't. This one in particular rubbed me the wrong way in several places. Ah well, can't win them all, I guess.
5.1 Bigger than a Bread Box by Laurel Snyder pages 240 Technically it never says what the setting is, but references to computers, cell phones, clothing choices, slang, etc all place it in the present.
points added: 10+10
pages added: 832
Total points: 290
Total Pages: 6,934
Genres used: paranormal, graphic novel, folk/fairy tale, music, horror/suspense, fantasy, realistic fiction, romance, short stories, nonfiction , science fiction, humor
No worries, Karis! :) You're almost done!5.1 I Am the Messenger 357 pages
5.4 The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making 247 pages. I would give this book as a gift because I like how it tells about the pitfalls and cliches of a lot of other books in it and it would be good for a YA to read and be able to recognize this sort of thing in other books.
6.2 Impulse 666 pages, Poetry
6.3 Speak 208 pages
Points: 45
Total Points: 360
Total Pages: 10702
2.3 Read a book by an author born in December Evermore by Alyson Noel (Born Dec. 3). 306 pages.
+10 2.3 task
+5 paranormal genre
15 points
TOTAL = 110 points, 7 books, 2,142 pages.
6.4 - Read a book about slavery or being kept prisonerShatter Me - 346 pgs
She starts out being trapped in some sort of institution where they don't treat her well at all (against her choice) and then is released to be held captive by a guy who wants to use her to increase his own power.
Genre: Romance
Points Earned: 15
Total Points: 80
Total Books: 5
Total Pages: 1827
Genres Used: Paranormal; Action/Adventure; Dystopian; Horror; Romance
2.2 Forever by Maggie Stiefvater, 390 Pages - Maggie's B-day is 11/18+5 Bonus for Reading in Author's Birthday Month
5.3 (#2) A Curse Dark as Gold by Elizabeth C. Bunce, 396 Pages - 2 Points
+5 Fantasy
Points: 22
Total Points: 349
Total Books: 27
Total Pages: 8,662
Genres Done: Horror/Suspense, Romance, Realistic/Contemporary, LGBT, Action/Adventure, Paranormal, Religious, War, Folk/Fairy Tale, Humor, Historical Fiction, Multicultural, Mystery, Music, Poetry, Fantasy
2.4 Dust & Decay by Jonathan Maberry (519 pages)+5 genre: action/adventure
= 15 pts
This is the 2nd book I've read by Jonathan Maberry, the first being Rot & Ruin, and really liked both books. He manages to mix action, horror, suspense and a lesson in humanity into this zombie series. His characters are flawed and real, and I appreciate that nobody is made out to be perfect, not even the "heroes". I can't wait for the next book to come out!
6.3 Because I am Furniture by Thalia Chaltas (352 pages)
+5 genre: poetry
= 15 pts
Total Points: 200
Total Pages: 4025
2.2 Bruiser by Neal Shusterman birthday 11/12/62. +5 points for reading it in his birthday month pages 3283.2 The Lemonade Crime by Jacqueline Davies pages 192
points added: 10+5+10
pages added: 520
Total points: 315
Total Pages: 7,454
Genres used: paranormal, graphic novel, folk/fairy tale, music, horror/suspense, fantasy, realistic fiction, romance, short stories, nonfiction , science fiction, humor
5.2 Read a book that has something you like to be given on the cover (i.e. chocolate, flowers, etc.) Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor 420 pages.
This is seriously the coolest mask ever! I totally want it!
Total points: 139
Total pages: 3451
Oh, looking forward to reading that book as soon as my library has it, Brandi!Angela, if you wouldn't mind, instead of editing your posts to add new books, could you make a new post? I didn't add three of your books because I hadn't known you'd changed your previous posts. And we want to make sure you get all your points!
And now, in case I haven't posted enough, a leader board update! Please let me know if you think my adding is bad or I might have missed something.Karis: 398 points, 9232 pages
Maree: 370 points, 11143 pages
Cristen: 349 points, 8475 pages
Ann: 315 points, 7443 pages
Angela: 200 points, 4025 pages
Lydia: 189 points, 5493 pages
Brandi: 139 points, 3451 pages
Beth: 110 points, 2142 pages
Kristen: 100 points, 1536 pages
Amy: 87 points, 2559 pages
Stephanie: 80 points, 1827 pages
Jennifer: 30 points, 641 pages
3.1 The Call of the Wild 218 pages4.4 The Power of Six 406 pages (Religious)
I'm also going to add the genre of sports to Twilight for the baseball game.
Points: 22
Total Points: 392
Total Pages: 11767
1.3(#2) Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride, 343 Pages - 2 PointsThis was a fun an enjoyable read. I think it deserves the 4 star rating, that's what I gave it. I will certainly read the next installment
4.5 The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente, 247 Pages
Flygirl by Sherri L. Smith, 288 Pages
Points: 22
Total Points: 371
Total Books: 30
Total Pages: 9,540
Genres Done: Horror/Suspense, Romance, Realistic/Contemporary, LGBT, Action/Adventure, Paranormal, Religious, War, Folk/Fairy Tale, Humor, Historical Fiction, Multicultural, Mystery, Music, Poetry, Fantasy
6.1 Read a book that has a LGBT main character (Gay and Lesbian History Month) Love is the Higher Law by David Levithan 176 pages
Genre: LGBT
Total points: 154
Total pages: 3627
How did you like that book Brandi? I have it waiting for me on my Kindle, so I'm curious.
I really enjoyed it, if you can enjoy a book about a horrific event. Everyone has there own story in regards to 9/11 and Levithan does a wonderful job relaying three different perspectives of NY teens who were so close to the tragedy. It's so somber at times, but it's the reality that pulls you in. More than once did I find tears in my eyes.
3.2 What the World Eats 160 Pages, Nonfiction (+5 for Kellee's November Challenge)3.5b Waterfall 352 pages
Genre Bonus: Kingdom Come 228 pages, Graphic Novel
Points: 35
Total Points: 427
Total Pages: 12279
1.2 Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride - 352 pgs; 2 pts -- Nov. Discussion board1.2 The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson - 372 pgs; historical fiction; 7 pts - Discussion board
1.5 - 2nd book: Red Glove by Holly Black - 325 pgs; 10 pts; http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/38...
2.2 Tentacles by Roland Smith - 224 pgs, 2 pts
2.2 Jaguar by Roland Smith - 256 pgs, 2 pts
2.5 Orphea ProudSharon Dennis Wyeth - 208 pgs; LGBT genre, 15 pts
3.4 Fallen by Lauren Kate - 452 pgs; 10 pts
4.5 Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld - 440 pgs, 10 pts
5.1 The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong - 391 pgs, 2 pts
6.1 Torn by Amber Lehman - 404 pgs, 10 pts
6.1 So Hard to Say by Alex Sanchez - 240 pgs, 2 pts
Lots to recommend here. Try some of them out.
1.4 Perfect Chemistry by Simone ElkelesPages- 360
Points- 10
I liked this book a lot, but I have a hard time with it being on the list. Given that each person in the group get only one addition, I can't believe someone would use this as it. While it was really good, I can't see it being on anyone's "Best YA book I've ever read" list. Just my humble opinion...
2.1 Guys Read: Thriller edited by Jon Scieszka with a story by Gennifer Choldenko (10/20)- 10 points
Genre Bounus (Short Stories)- 5 points
Pages- 288
Points- 15
3.1 (#2) Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney
Pages- 224
Points- 2
3.3 Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
Pages- 316
Points- 10
3.4 (#2) The Ironwood Tree by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi
Pages- 128
Points- 2
3.5 (#2) Lucinda's Secret by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi
Pages- 128
Points- 2
4.5b The Dark Divine by Bree Despain (legs)
Pages- 372
Points- 10
5.3 (#2) As I Wake by Elizabeth Scott
Pages- 269
Points- 2
5.3 (#3) The Merlin Prophecy by Meg Cabot- 2 points
Genre Bonus (Manga)- 5 points
Pages- 128
Points- 7
Total Points: 458
Total Pages: 11,801
Books Read: 41
Genres Read: Classic, Fantasy, Poetry, Sci-fi, Folk/Fairy Tale Retelling, LGBT, Mystery, Action Adventure, Multicultural, Humor, Graphic Novel, Romance, Non-Fiction, Horror/Supense/Thriller, Dystopia, Religious,Contemporary/Realistic, War, Paranormal, Historical Fiction, Sports, Manga, Short Stories
3.2 Eggs by Jerry Spinelli (224 pages)
= 10 pts
5.4 Cloaked by Alex Flinn (341 pages)
+5 genre: fairy tales
= 15 pts
Cloaked is a great book to give someone as a gift. It's a nice mix of fairy tales, humor, action and romance. Flinn does a good job of keeping it "clean" without being boring. I'd say this book is middle school+ appropriate. I enjoyed it!
Total Points: 225
Total Pages: 4590
4.5 transportation on the front coverStorm Warning(has a ship on the cover), pages 190, mystery
Hades (has a motorycyle on the front cover), pages 421, paranormal
total points: 30
total pages: 611
total points this challenge: 117
total pages this challenge: 3160
2.4 (#2) The Death Cure by James Dashner, 325 Pages - 2 PointsI very much enjoyed the first two books of the Maze Runner trilogy, and I felt that the third and final installment was well done. If you like action-packed dystopian, you'll probably like this series. I'm looking forward to Mr. Dashner's next novel.
3.1 Picture the Dead by Adele Griffin, 258 Pages
Points: 12
Total Points: 383
Total Books: 32
Total Pages: 10,123
Genres Done: Horror/Suspense, Romance, Realistic/Contemporary, LGBT, Action/Adventure, Paranormal, Religious, War, Folk/Fairy Tale, Humor, Historical Fiction, Multicultural, Mystery, Music, Poetry, Fantasy
1.1 Entwined by Heather Dixon (480 pages)= 10 points
I posted about this book in the Fantasy/Sci-Fi -->Fairy Tales & Retellings folder.
Total Points: 235
Total Pages: 5070
3.5 (20 Points) Since this time of year is focused on family, read two books with the following on the cover: Trees (as in family tree), Hearts, House(s) Paper Covers Rock by Jenny Hubbard 192 pages
All These Things I've Done by Gabrielle Zevin 354 pages
Genre: Dystopian/Apocalyptic/Post-Apocolyptic
Total points: 179
Total pages: 4173
2.2 The White House by Roland Simith - 2 pts, 288 pgs2.3 The Recruit by Richard Muchamore - 10 pgs, 336 pgs
3.5 Torment by Kate Lauren - 10 pts, 452 pgs
4.5 Behemoth by Scott Westerfield - 10 pts, 440 pgs
6.4 Stolen: A Letter to My Captor by Lucy Christopher - 15 pts (Thriller), 299 pgs
6.3 Read a book where a main character is subject to domestic or dating violence The Rules of Survival by Nancy Werlin. 272 pages. Not traditional horror, but I think it's both suspenseful and horrific.
5.1 Read a book that takes places in the present day
The First Part Last by Angela Johnson. 144 pages. Not a traditional romance either, but romance rarely is traditional, right? :-)
+10 6.3
+5 Horror/Suspense
+10 5.1
+5 Romance
30 points
TOTAL = 140 points, 9 books, 2,558 pages.
I'd agree with you on the horrific, Beth, but for 6.3, your library (or at least Goodreads for these subcategories) should be classifying it as that genre, which I don't see here. But if you find another genre that fits that you'd like to count, just let me know. :)
5.1 Death Note, Volume 2: Confluence 200 pages (Manga)5.5 How I Live Now 194 pages
Points: 17
Total Points: 459
Total Pages: 13132
Ok, Maree. I didn't realized the distinction. I guess I will have to skip the genre bonus on that one. I don't think I have any genres left that it fits.
Maree ♫ Light's Shadow ♪ wrote: "I'd agree with you on the horrific, Beth, but for 6.3, your library (or at least Goodreads for these subcategories) should be classifying it as that genre, which I don't see here. But if you find ..."Hmm, in that case I remember seeing someone a few weeks back that put Twilight in as the Sports genre. I don't want to be a tattletale, but I suspect that this same rule would apply to that situation too. I noted it at the time because it seemed odd, but I figured I just didn't understand the genre rules.
6.4 book about slavery or being kept prisionerFalling Under by Gwen Hayes
(main character is kept as a prisioner in the underworld)
genre: horror
pages: 324
points this book: 15
total challenge points: 132
total pages: 3484
3.1 The Call of the Wild by Jack London (218 pages)+5 genre: classic
= 15 pts
Total Points: 250
Total Pages: 5288
Ann wrote: "Hmm, in that case I remember seeing someone a few weeks back that put Twilight in as the Sports genre. I don't want to be a tattletale, but I suspect that this same rule would apply to that situation too. I noted it at the time because it seemed odd, but I figured I just didn't understand the genre rules. "That's fair enough, Ann. The Twilight one was because they had that baseball game in the book, but you're right, it's not listed as above. I'll discount that from the running as well.
5.3 Read a book where the main character has a "gift" or abilityThe Gathering Storm - 400 pgs
She can raise the dead!
Genre: Historical Fiction
Yes people this is a historical paranormal fiction book. Taking place in old school Russia. Interesting concept and I think it worked out well.
Points Earned: 15
Total Points: 95
Total Books: 6
Total Pages: 2227
Genres Used: Paranormal; Action/Adventure; Dystopian; Horror; Romance; Historical Fiction
Went on a stint of reading adult books, but now I'm back on a YA kick5.1(#2) Flawless by Sara Shepard,330 Pages - 2 Points
6.5 Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two by Joseph Bruchac, 240 Pages
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles, 360 Pages
I really liked both of the books I read for 6.5, if you still need to read something for these tasks I recommend them. Of course Code Talker (set in WWII) had some difficult parts, but most novels set in wartime do.
Points:22
Total Points: 405
Total Books: 35
Total Pages: 11,053
Genres Done: Horror/Suspense, Romance, Realistic/Contemporary, LGBT, Action/Adventure, Paranormal, Religious, War, Folk/Fairy Tale, Humor, Historical Fiction, Multicultural, Mystery, Music, Poetry, Fantasy
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4.1 Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn, 260 Pages
Points: 20
Total Points: 295
Total Books: 22
Total Pages: 6,531
Genres Done: Horror/Suspense, Romance, Realistic/Contemporary, LGBT, Action/Adventure, Paranormal, Religious, War, Folk/Fairy Tale, Humor, Historical Fiction, Multicultural, Mystery, Music