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5.3 Read a book where the main character has a “gift” or ability (could range from paranormal abilities to being smart and in the “gifted” program at school) Glimmerglass by Jenna Black 294 pages
Total Points: 189
Total Pages: 4467
Stephanie wrote:The Gathering Storm - 400 pgs
Yes people this is a historical paranormal fiction book. Taking place in old school Russia. Interesting concept and I think it worked out well."
Were you reading an ARC? I just ordered this for my library this morning, and made a mental note to read it when it comes in, but I thought it wasn't published until January. I'm jealous. :-}
So you would recommend it when it is published? I was intrigued by the setting. We see so much historical fiction (of both the paranormal and regular normal kind) set in England or Western Europe, but very few in Eastern Europe if you don't count WWII historical fiction.
I did read an ARC of it (perk of being a bookseller). I would recommend it. It was not the best in the world but it was still a really good read. I look forward to reading more from this author, and watching her grow as a writer.I finished it last night, and I would say that I am sad that I did finish it. I enjoyed the world so much! I want the next one to come out. I also like that it wasn't episodic like so many of the series that are out now have been. It was more or less a story contained within itself with loose ends to lead to the next one.
I'm switching some things up. I'll try not be confusing, but just in case, I will post the link to my Google spreadsheet at the bottom...I'm moving Dear Bully: Seventy Authors Tell Their Stories by Carrie Jones and Megan Kelley Hallfrom 5.4 to 2.3. (Carrie's birthday is 12/13) No point changes.
I'm moving Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins from 3.5a to 5.4 since I'm giving this book to my sister as a Christmas gift. She loved Anna and the French Kiss, but her library doesn't have Lola yet. No point changes.
Lucinda's Secret by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi was an extra book for 3.5, but will now be one of the two primary books, so I'm claiming +8 points.
Now for the new stuff...
1.3 (#4) Tricks by Ellen Hopkins
Pages- 627
Points- 2
This book absolutely deserves a 4+ star rating. Her books are phenomenal, and this is no exception. I will say that this was probably her most horrifying and difficult to read book for me, but VERY well done.
1.5 (#3) The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
Pages- 452
Points- 2
Phenomenal! A must read for all YA fans!
2.4 (#2) The Wrath of Mulgarath by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi
Pages- 160
Points- 2
Holly Black is amazing! She's one of my favorite authors. Obviously, she knows how to write faery, but she is capable of much more. White Cat and Red Glove are favorites too!
2.4 (#3) Soupy Saturdays with the Pain and the Great One by Judy Blume
Pages- 128
Points- 2
Um, who doesn't love Judy Blume? She gets childhood like few adults do. My only child hubby needs to read this so he understands that there is not something "wrong" with our kids for fighting with and teasing each other as much as they do...
2.5 (#4) Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley
Pages- 228
Points- 2
Ya'll need to read this if you like good Literary Fiction. Amazingly written!
3.1 (#3) How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr
Pages- 341
Points- 2
5.5b Every Other Day by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Pages- 336
Points- 10
6.5b Pretty Crooked by Elisa Ludwig
Pages- 368
Points- 10
Mary, Willa's friend who she starts stealing for, is Hispanic. This is a modern-day Robin Hood and it is very cute.
Total Points: 498
Total Pages: 14,441
Books Read: 49
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
Spreadsheet Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/c...
5.4 The Dark Is Risingby Susan Cooper pages 244 I am giving this to my niece for Christmas (along with the rest of the series) because she is an avid reader who loves all things fantasy. I loved this series when I was about her age, and I am excited to be able to share it with her. I think she is finally old enough for the darkness in this book (although I'm a little worried now that I've actually re-read it. I think she'll be okay, but sometimes I read her wrong.)Would this book count as a classic?
3.3 Going Underground by Susan Vaught pages 336
The next two books are for 2 points in challenges I've already completed:
3.5 If I Stay by Gayle Forman pages 199
1.2 The Future of Us by Jay Asher pages 356
points added: 10+10+2+2
pages added: 1,135
Total points: 339
Total Pages: 8,589
Genres used: paranormal, graphic novel, folk/fairy tale, music, horror/suspense, fantasy, realistic fiction, romance, short stories, nonfiction , science fiction, humor
Yes, I think that book would definitely count as a classic, Ann. I've given you the five points for it. :)
1.1 Read any book discussed in one of the discussion threads and contribute to the discussion. The Alchemyst by Michael Scott. 375 pages.
Just added my post to the discussion. I enjoyed the concept and many of the characters, but found this to be a somewhat slow read. It didn't grab me the way that some others do.
+10 1.1
+5 sci-fi genre
15 points
TOTAL = 155 points, 10 books, 2933 pages.
2.5 The Center of the Universe by Anita Liberty (292 pages)Blood Red Road by Moira Young (459 pages)
+5 genre: dystopian
= 25 pts
Total Points: 275
Total Pages: 6039
Angela wrote: "Blood Red Road by Moira Young (459 pages)
What did you think of it? I've been hearing rave reviews from many people, but the excerpts I've seen have shown lots of pretend-illiterate writing and I'm not sure if that would drive me insane or not.
I thought it was okay, personally, but it definitely had issues. The pretend-illiterate writing was definitely part of it, though the lack of quotations didn't bother me as much. The story was interesting, I guess. Here's my Review. I think I expected too much from it, though.
Hmm, I listened to the audio version, so the written words themselves weren't an issue. I liked the overall story quite a bit, but I agree that it was flawed. I didn't feel a connection to the main characters the way I hoped I would. I do think that the narrator's voice has a definite influence on me though, and am pretty sure I would've "read" some characters differently (read=more likable).
2.5(a) - Read two books by authors you have never readSeraphina - 464 pgs
Genre - Fantasy/Supernatural
Add this one to your tbr shelf! You do not want to miss this one when it is finally out.
Points Earned: 15
Total Points: 110
Total Books: 7
Total Pages: 2691
Genres Used: Paranormal; Action/Adventure; Dystopian; Horror; Romance; Historical Fiction; Fantasy/Supernatural
1.5 A Match Made in High School by Kristin Walker (278 pages) and Jekel Loves Hyde by Beth Fantaskey (282 pages)From the list: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/26...
= 20 pts
Total Points: 295
Total Pages: 6599
5.3(#3) Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs, 349 Pages - 2 Points6.2 Marcelo In The Real World by Francisco X. Stork, 312 Pages
Points:12
Total Points: 417
Total Books: 37
Total Pages: 11,714
Genres Done: Horror/Suspense, Romance, Realistic/Contemporary, LGBT, Action/Adventure, Paranormal, Religious, War, Folk/Fairy Tale, Humor, Historical Fiction, Multicultural, Mystery, Music, Poetry, Fantasy
1.5 (20 Points) Read two books from a "listopia" list and post the link to the list you chose YA Books with Minorities list
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/96...
Mexican WhiteBoy by Matt de la Pena 256 pages
Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles 324 pages
Genres: Sports and Multicultural
Total Points: 219
Total Pages: 5047
4.1 book set during winter holidaysStargazer
pages 329
points this book: 10
total points: 142
total pages: 3813
4.4 Hole in My Life by Jack Gantos (200 pages)+5 genre: non-fiction
= 15 pts
Total Points: 310
Total Pages: 6799
2.3 Inkspell 635 pages. The author was born in December!Points: 15
Total points: 489
Total pages: 14247
Coming into the home stretch! Final leaderboard before the New Year! I hope everyone has (is having) a great holiday.Karis: 498 points; 14079
Maree: 489 points; 14247
Cristen: 417 points; 11464 pages
Ann: 344 points; 8578 pages
Angela: 310 points; 6799 pages
Lydia: 307 points; 11012 pages
Brandi: 219 points; 5047 pages
Beth: 150 points; 2933 pages
Amy: 142 points; 3826 pages
Stephanie: 110 points; 2691 pages
Kristen: 100 points; 1536 pages
Jennifer: 45 points; 1023
2.1 Read a book by an author born in October and list their birth date with your post The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley (born Oct. 3). 364 pages. Genre = Historical Fiction
2.5 (20 Points) Read two books by authors you have never read
#1 - The Hollow by Jessica Verday. 513 pages. Genre = Folk Tale (retelling) - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
#2 - Brothers: A Novel by Da Chen. 432 pages. Genre = Multicultural.
+10 2.1
+5 Historical Fiction
+20 2.5
+5 Folk/Fairy Tale
+5 Multicultural
+50 Section 2 Complete
95 points
TOTAL = 250 points, 13 books, 4,242 pages.
5.1(#3)Perfect by Sara Shepard, 298 Pages - 2 Points5.5 Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt, 360 Pages
The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder, 307 Pages
Points:22
Total Points: 439
Total Books: 40
Total Pages: 12,679
Genres Done: Horror/Suspense, Romance, Realistic/Contemporary, LGBT, Action/Adventure, Paranormal, Religious, War, Folk/Fairy Tale, Humor, Historical Fiction, Multicultural, Mystery, Music, Poetry, Fantasy
Congrats on completing section two, Beth! But the 50 bonus points are actually for when you finish sections 1-5, which is pretty much the entire challenge aside from the bonus section six. Nice work, though!
6.5 #3 Eclipse 629 pages6.1 Out of the Pocket 256 pages, Sports
And that should finish off the challenge for me!
Points: 67 points
Total Points: 556
Total Pages: 15132
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Hate List by Jennifer Brown has a rating of 4.09 as of today. I definitely think it is worthy of a high rating. I found it very compelling.
Total points: 55
2.3 Kiss & Blog by Alyson Noel (240 pages)+5 Alyson's birthday is 12/3
= 15 pts
Total Points: 325
Total Pages: 7039
5.2 Read a book that has something you like to be given on the cover (i.e. chocolate, flowers, etc.) The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting. 336 pages.
+10 5.2
TOTAL = 210 points, 14 books, 4,578 pages.
5.1(#4) Unbelievable by Sara Shepard, 352 Pages5.4 Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld, 434 Pages (+5 Sci-Fi Genre)
I've been hearing good things about the Leviathan series for a while, and I was not disappointed. This was an action-packed bit of steam-punk that anyone can enjoy, which is why I think it would make a good gift. It's a nice blend of historical fiction with a sci-fi steam-punk alternate world, along with a lot of adventure.
Points:17
Total Points: 456
Total Books: 42
Total Pages: 13,465
Genres Done: Horror/Suspense, Romance, Realistic/Contemporary, LGBT, Action/Adventure, Paranormal, Religious, War, Folk/Fairy Tale, Humor, Historical Fiction, Multicultural, Mystery, Music, Poetry, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
1.2 The Future of Us 352 pgs, 2 pts1.4 The Ruby in the Smoke 205 pgs, mystery genre, 15 pts
1.4 Feather Boy 272 pgs, 2 pts
4.4 Anna Dressed in Blood 316 pgs, 10 pts
5.4 A Monster Calls 215 pgs, Paranormal genre, 15 pts
6.3 Lucas 356 pgs, 10 pts
Total points: 44
Total pages: 1716
Had a great time with this challenge! I hope you all will participate in Challenge #11!
3.1 Read a book with one of the following on the cover: Snow, Holly/Pines, Wreath, Candles, Fireplace Before Midnight: A Retelling of "Cinderella" by Cameron Dokey 193 pages
The newer edition has candelabras in the background.
5.1 “Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present” – cliché, but so true: Read a book that takes places in the present day
What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen 402 pages
Total points: 239
Total pages: 5642
Great job, Lydia! Why do you think A Monster Calls will make a great gift?
2.5(b) Read two books by authors you have never readDaughter of the Centaurs - 384 pgs
Points Earned: 10
Total Points: 120
Total Books: 8
Total Pages: 3075
Genres Used: Paranormal; Action/Adventure; Dystopian; Horror; Romance; Historical Fiction; Fantasy/Supernatural
1.4 The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt (264 pages)+ 5 genre: war
= 15 points
I believe this book definitely deserves to be on the Top Novel list. It manages to cover serious issues about family, war, and prejudice with a sense of dignity and humor. I imagine English teachers everywhere rejoice when kids pick up this book- a 7th grader who loves Shakespeare???
Total Points: 340
Total Pages: 7303
6.5 #4: Breaking Dawn 768 pages1.2 #2: The Future of Us 356 pages
5.3 #2: Red Glove 325 pages
Points: 6 points
Total Points: 512
Total Pages: 16,581
2.3 Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, 534 Pages (+5 Author Birthday Bonus - December 10th)3.2 Bumped by Megan McCafferty, 323 Pages (+5 Dystopia/Post-Apocalyptic)
+50 Bonus for completion of sections 1-5
Points:80
Total Points: 536
Total Books: 44
Total Pages: 14,322
Genres Done: Horror/Suspense, Romance, Realistic/Contemporary, LGBT, Action/Adventure, Paranormal, Religious, War, Folk/Fairy Tale, Humor, Historical Fiction, Multicultural, Mystery, Music, Poetry, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Dystopia/Post-Apocalyptic
Great job to all the participants in this challenge!
Great challenge, thanks for the hard work running it, ladies!
Great challenge! Thanks for running it! Now for my final entry!1.3 (#5) Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Pages- 387
Points- 2
1.4 (#4) Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
Pages- 502
Points- 2
1.4 (#5) Legend by Marie Lu
Pages- 305
Points- 2
2.4 (#4) The Nixie's Song by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi- 2 points
Pages-162
Genre Bonus (Music)- 5 points
Total points- 7
5.3 (#4) Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder (Avry is a healer, Kerrick is a land magician)
Pages- 394
Points-2
5.3 (#5) Tempest by Julie Cross
Pages- 352
Points-2
5.4 (#2) Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
Pages-144
Points- 2
5.4 (#3) Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume
Pages- 144
Points- 2
I would give both of these as gifts because I think all kids should read these books. They are absolutely timeless. I loved them as a kid and my kids love them now.
6.5a Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Pages- 498
Points- 10
+50 for finishing the challenge (Woohoo!)
Total Points: 579
Total Pages: 17,329
Books Read: 58
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, Music
Great job, everyone! Here's the final points for the challenge. Happy New Year, and thanks to all for participating!Karis: 579 points; 16967 pages
Maree: 562 points; 16581 pages
Cristen: 536 points; 14100 pages
Lydia: 351 points; 12558 pages
Ann: 344 points; 8578 pages
Angela: 340 points; 7303 pages
Brandi: 239 points; 5657 pages
Beth: 205 points; 4594 pages
Amy: 142 points; 3826 pages
Stephanie: 120 points; 3075 pages
Kristen: 100 points; 1536 pages
Jennifer: 55 points; 1428 pages
Wild Things: YA Grown-Up
Books mentioned in this topic
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Legend (other topics)
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Touch of Power (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Marissa Meyer (other topics)Stephenie Meyer (other topics)
Cassandra Clare (other topics)
Julie Cross (other topics)
Judy Blume (other topics)
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Points: 10
Total Points: 474
Total Pages: 13612