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WINTER CHALLENGE 2011: EARTH
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Winter Challenge 2011: Completed Tasks -DO NOT DELETE ANY POSTS IN THIS TOPIC
STACIE MITask 20.3 - Words Among Friends
I read:
The Girl Who Was on Fire: Your Favorite Authors on Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games Trilogy by Leah Wilson
T G W W O F Y F A O S C H G T: My word is CHATTY
**Leah Wilson is a Goodreads author!!**
Points this task: 20
Total points: 145
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 12
Pages read: 2774
Goodreads authors: 3
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Sandy MN15.10 Sweet!
The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
**Goodreads Author**
Total Points: 315
Total GR Authors 11
Mod
I read Convicting the Innocent: Where Criminal Prosecutions Go Wrong - 11 ratings.
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Joanna T's task: Microhistory!
I read The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America, specifically listed as approved in the help thread.
20.10 - Group Read
I read Leviathan - post 15 in the discussion thread.
Total points: 185
5.2. That bugs me! 
by Julia Alvarez An insect (butterfly) is both in the title and pictured on the cover.
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 180
Total GR Author tickets: 4
Big Book tickets: 3
Kelli R 20.7 Shorter is Sweeter - Stacie MI's Task: And They Lived Happily Ever After - Option A (Once Upon a Time)
Record Collecting for Girls: Unleashing Your Inner Music Nerd, One Album at a Time by Courtney E. Smith
Points this task: 20
Total points: 55
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 3
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big books: 500+(0); 750+(0); 1000+(0)
10.8 - Hidden GemsA book with only 6 ratings:
A Medal For Murder: A Kate Shackleton Mystery by Frances Brody
*Goodreads Author*
Total points 155
20.7 And They Lived Happily Ever AfterOption A.
The Time Traveler's Wife
Big Book over 500 pages
New challenge Total = 45
1 big book. 500 page
Nick KY10.1 Climb Every Mountain Tales of Love by Julia Kristeva, on my TBR list since 11/24/2009, This was, in truth, my own personal big read of the month. I’ve read at this book over the course of 5 years now, but never read it cover to cover before this month. It’s been on my tbr since I joined GR. 414 pages
25.1 Where Have All the Flowers Gone? I picked Daffodils (set in medieval times) and read Smoke in the Wind by Peter Tremayne, set in 7th century Wales. 336 pages
Next, I picked Sweetbriar (1-word title) and read Amsterdam by Ian McEwan. 178 pages
30.6 Sassafrass's Many Facets of Earth I rolled double 2’s, so I read two books with brown covers:
Book no 1:
The Affair of the Porcelain Dog by Jess Faraday, 288 pagesBook no 2:
This Time Together: Laughter and Reflections by Carol Burnett, 266 pagesTask Points this Post: 65
Total Points: 305
Pages Read: 7,900
Big Books: 500+ (3)
25.9 - Denise NC’s Task: My Favorite GenresBook 1: Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
*Richelle Mead is a Goodreads Author*
The book fits option 1, young adult, and is part of a series.
Book 2: Glass Houses by Rachel Caine
The book fits option 2, urban fantasy, and is part of a series.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 240
Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 19
Goodreads Authors: 12
10.8 Hidden Gems Wreck the Halls: Cake Wrecks Gets "Festive" by Jen Yates (208 pgs; less than 65 rating on GR page)
Points this post: 10
Total points: 70
Tasks completed: 5
Total books read: 5
Total pages read: 1408
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
5.7 Third stone from the sun
Gone by Lisa McMann (Goodreads author)10.6 Can't Wait 'Til Spring!
Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Dertling (Goodreads author)20.2 Rookie on Top - Connie's task: The Nutcracker
I tried for the part of Clara and Fritz, the Stahlbaum children
Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady25.2 Renee's task: Santa by any other name is..... well, still Santa
Option 3: Nicknames
Hades by Alexandra Adornetto
Breathing Underwater by Alex FlinnPoints this post: 60
Total points: 205
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 16
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
5.10 - EARTH Author who's first or last names begin with E A R T or H
The Magic of Christmas by Trisha Ashley
20.4 - Author! Author! - Valorie's task: Happy New Year!!
I chose suggestion 5- Take a Trip/Vacation: Read a book that takes place in a city, state, or country you want to visit.
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - most of the story takes place in New York where I would like to visit 1 day!
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 55
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 5
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+ 0, 750+ 0, 1000+ 0
30.5 - Butterflycager's task: Christmas CarollingLet's go carolling! For this task, choose 1 or 2 Christmas carols from this list: Popular Christmas Carols. Then read two books with two different words from the carol(s) title in the title or subtitle (NOT series titles) of the book.
1.“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” I read Christmas Eve At Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas. *A Goodreads Author*
2.“The First Noel” I read The Last Noel by Heather Graham *A Goodreads Author*
Points this task: 30
Total points: 100
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 9
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
15.2. Make it WorkRead TWO books that fit the following options. You MAY use the same option twice.
I used option B twice.
B. ONE book with a cover that’s “all about the dress”
by Allen Shawn
by Norris Church Mailer(both preapproved in task thread)
This Post: 15
Total Points: 140/985
Tasks Completed: 15/57
Books Read: 16/79
20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's task: Words Among Friends I chose option D: Snuggle up with your Honey
The Castaways
by Elin HilderbrandPoints this post: 20
Total points: 55
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 3
Number of pages: 384/1029
Goodreads Authors to date: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Janice CA208.8 Me, Myself, and I......
Loud in the House of Myself: Memoir of a Strange Girl by Stacy Pershall
(***)
***Goodreads Author***
+20
total: 110
tasks: 7
books: 8
GR Authors: 3
Jessica PDX5.4 - Let's Call It a Goal!
My goal for 2012 is to get back in shape after the birth of my daughter this past June.
by Dara TorresPoints this Post: 5
Total Challenge Points: 325
Total Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Books: 500+ - 1; 750+ - zero; 1000+ - zero
20.7-Happily Ever After in title: Happily Ever After. Susan May Warren is a ***GOODREADS AUTHOR***Season total: 380
Happily Ever After
I left the group for a little while and then came back, so here are my completed tasks that I unintentionally did!5.8. Jump!
Evil at Heart
320 pages
5.10. EARTH
Seven Up by Janet Evanovich
10.4 Blue, White, and the Black of Night
10.10 The Winter Blues
Wither
15.5 All Shiny and New
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
15.6 Read 'Em Their Writes!
Sweetheart
Archie Sheridan is a police detective.
20.2 - Rookie on Top - Connie's task: The Nutcracker
Gemma
Option 1, Gemma is 12.
20.4 - Author! Author! - Valorie's task: Happy New Year!!
Save Money/Manage Debt
The Adoration of Jenna Fox
Borrowed from the library
Total points this post: 100
Total points so far: 100
ANGIE CA10.10 The Winter Blues
Book: Shadow Heir by Richelle Mead
Notes: I've been waiting for this since October!
*GoodReads Author*
20.4 Happy New Year!!
Book: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Notes: 2) "Smoke" in title.
*GoodReads Author*
30.7 Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover
Book 1:
by J.R. WardBook 2:
by J.R. WardNotes: Two Heads. Both covers are simple but sexy.
This Post: 60
Total to Date: 275
GRA Tickets: 6
BB Tickets: 2
Books Read: 18
Task 20.7 - And they lived happily ever after
Option A: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon (approved in help thread)
Challenge total = 325
5.5 All Around the WorldBook published in 1901
Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family by Thomas Mann
***This is a big book at 731 pages***
15.8 What's IndieNext?
From the Summer Reading Groups 2011 List
Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson
***Helen Simonson is a GR Author***
20.8 . . .and it's all about ME (Myself, and I)
Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson
***S.J. Watson is a GR Author***
30.6 The Many Facets of EARTH
I rolled snake eyes (two 1s)
I read two books with three word titles
The Distant Hours by Kate Morton
I'll Walk Alone by Mary Higgins Clark
***The Distant Hours is a big book at 562 pages***
Post Total: 70
Season Total: 185
Tasks Completed: 11/57
Keltie Lee30.1 - Cheryl TX/Lori (BNPL)'s Task: Unique Winter Holidays
I rolled double 3's
Slow Hands by Leslie Kelly (Goodreads Author)
I liked it so much i read
Heated Rush also by Leslie Kelly (Goodreads Author)
I have never read Leslie Kelly before and both books have a hot male on the cover
Points this post: 30
Total points: 185
Tasks: 11
Books: 13
Goodread authors: 5
CHRISTINE USTask 25.6 Fun & Games
Book 1: Snow Angels
Playing in the snow & making snow angels is a fun outdoor activity in the winter
Book 2: Hot Island Nights by Sarah Mayberry
If I were looking for warmth in the winter, I'd head to somewhere that is summer -- Australia has summer during the US winter months. This book is set during an Australian summer
***Sarah Mayberry is a GR author
Task 30.2 1 author, 2 series
I used Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series (book 1) and her Full series
Book 1: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
Book 2: Full Tilt byJanet Evanovich
***Janet Evanovich is a GR author (x2)
TOTAL: 185
DebraT30.5 Christmas Carolling
The Night Strangers by Chris Bohjalian
song: Silent Night
Chris Bohjalian is a GoodReads Author
Earth Abides by George R. Stewart
song: From Heaven Above To Earth I Come
This post: 30 points
Total to date: 175 points
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
10.6 Can't Wait 'Til Spring
Finder, Volume 03: One Wing in the Viewfinder by Ayano YamaneThat's a white rose in the top right corner of the cover with the word 'June' written over it.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 135
GR authors: 3
Big book tickets: 1
Tasks done: 10
Books read: 10
10.6 Can't Wait 'Til Spring!
92 Pacific Boulevard by Debbie Macomber(Flowers on cover)
Total Points = 370
Christie Guatemala20.1 - Most Improved Player - Karen F's task: Baby, It’s Cold Outside
When Sparks Fly by Lynnette Kent
I picked option D.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 155
Goodreads Authors: 3
Mod
I liked the book and gave it a 3.
15.10 Sweet!- read Witch Ball by Linda Joy Singleton (goodreads author)
20.1 Baby, It’s Cold Outside C. Curl Up by the Fire read
Alyson Noel (goodreads author) Points this Post: 40
Total points- 355
Tasks Completed: 19
Books read: 26
Pages Read : 7,326
GR Authors: 12
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
SOELO30.4 Double or Nothing
I rolled a 1 and then a 4.
So for A I read
Grimm's Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm (double consonants in the author's name) which was first published before 1975.For B I read
Sweetly by Jackson Pearce (double letters in title) which was first published after 1975.Points for this task: 30
Points so far: 90
KIM NY10.3 Here, There Be Dragons:
Firelight by Sophie Jordan
Points for post: 10
Total points for challenge: 240
15.8 What's IndieNext?March 2011 Indie Next List:
by Paula McLain**Paula McLain is a Goodreads Author.**
25.9 Denise NC's Task: My Favorite Genres
Option 3--Mystery: Act of Betrayal by Edna Buchanan (Britt Montero #4)
Option 4--Thriller: Blowback by Brad Thor (Scot Harvath #4)
**Brad Thor is a Goodreads Author.**
***Big Book: Blowback is 608 pages.***
Task Points in This Post: 40
Goodreads Authors in This Post: 2
Big Book Tickets in This Post: 1
Pages Read in This Post: 1334
Total Points: 150
Total Goodreads Authors: 5
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(5), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 10
Total Books Read: 13
Total Pages Read in the Winter 2011-12 SRC: 5437
Reviews Available. Anne (Booklady) Winter 2011-12 Reviews
Hope everyone had a pleasant Christmas! My Company have departed, so I'll have a quiet New Year. I wish Everyone a Happy New Year!!!!
5.2 That Bugs Me!
I read Annoying: The Science of What Bugs Us
20.3 Words Among Friends
My Life as a Furry Red Monster: What Being Elmo Has Taught Me About Life, Love and Laughing Out Loud
Anagram: MLAAFRMWBEHTMALLALOL= mama,bell,tall,meat
20.5 All But My Life: A Memoir
Book about WWII
Points for post: 45
Total points for challenge: 45
I read Annoying: The Science of What Bugs Us
20.3 Words Among Friends
My Life as a Furry Red Monster: What Being Elmo Has Taught Me About Life, Love and Laughing Out Loud
Anagram: MLAAFRMWBEHTMALLALOL= mama,bell,tall,meat
20.5 All But My Life: A Memoir
Book about WWII
Points for post: 45
Total points for challenge: 45
20.9 Honoring the Grands
Option C: book about twins
Marriage: To Claim His Twinsby Penny Jordan
Points for post: 20
Total points for challenge: 65
Option C: book about twins
Marriage: To Claim His Twinsby Penny Jordan
Points for post: 20
Total points for challenge: 65
25.8 The Year in Review
Option 2: 2011 Movie
The Help by Kathryn Stockett Release Date: 8/10/11(Goodreads Author)
Option 3: Book About a Wedding The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson(Goodreads Author)
Points for post: 25
Total points for challenge: 90
Good Read Authors: 2
Option 2: 2011 Movie
The Help by Kathryn Stockett Release Date: 8/10/11(Goodreads Author)
Option 3: Book About a Wedding The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson(Goodreads Author)
Points for post: 25
Total points for challenge: 90
Good Read Authors: 2
25.9 My Favorite Genres The Girl Who Played With Fire (Genre: Thriller) and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Genre: Mystery), both by Stieg Larsson
**Claiming two Big Book Tickets**
This Post: 25
Total Points: 360
Tasks Completed: 20
Books Read: 25/77
Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Books: 500=3, 750=1x2, 1000=0
RACHEL CA: 70 pts total10.06 Can't Wait 'Til Spring!
Continuous Container Gardens: Swap In the Plants of the Season to Create Fresh Designs Year-Round by Sara Begg
Points: 10
Total points: 70
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 8
Goodreads authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
25.3 - Mrs. Soule's task: A Series in Your Stocking Book 1:
by Agatha ChristieBook 2:
by Agatha ChristiePoints this post: 25
Total Points: 205
Total GR Author tickets: 4
Big Book tickets: 3
5.5 All Around the Worldread The Importance of Being Earnest, first published in 1895.
5.7 Third Stone from the Sun
read A Swiftly Tilting Planet, the 3rd book in the "Time" series.
Total Points: 160/985
Tasks Completed: 9/57
Books Read: 15/73+
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
20.5 Off to WarI chose option A - a book about war.
I read: The Forever War by Dexter Filkins
This book is a non-fiction account of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Points this post - 20
Total points - 80
Books read - 4
Tasks completed - 4
Goodreads Authors - Rebecca Skloot, Anthony Doerr
Big Books - 0
KIRA5.7
I read The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong
It's the third book in a trilogy!
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 60
10.5 IT'S SUMMER SOMEWHERE - Savage Nature by Christine FeehanSet in summertime in Louisiana
10.6 CAN'T WAIT TILL SPRING -
by Nicholas SparksPoints: 20
Tasks: 2
Books: 2
Pages: 820
Total Points: 405
Total Tasks: 25
Total Books: 34
Total Pages: 13759
GR Authors: 12
Big Books 500+: 4
Big Books 750+: 1
Jodi215.10 Sweet
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Points this post: 15
Total points: 100
Tasks completed: 6
Books Read: 7
20.10 Group Read Read one of the following Group Read Selections and make at least one post in the discussion thread for that book.
Category: "Steampunk"- Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
My post is #17.
This Post: 20
Total Points: 160/985
Tasks Completed: 16/57
Books Read: 17/79
Jodi220.4 Happy New Year
4. Save Money/Manage Debt: Read a book you got for free (from the library)
The Barn
Points this post: 20
Total points: 120
Tasks completed: 7
Books Read: 8
Liora10.3 Here, There Be Dragons
The Fire Within by Chris d'Lacey25.8 2011: The Year in Review
Option 3 (featuring a wedding):
With This Puzzle, I Thee Kill by Parnell HallOption 4 (set in the Middle East):
City of Veils by Zoe Ferraris - this book is set entirely in Saudi Arabia.Both Zoë Ferraris and Parnell Hall are Goodreads authors.
Points this post: 35
Total points this challenge: 190
Tasks completed: 10
Books read this challenge: 14
Goodreads authors: 5
25.3 - Mrs. Soule's task: A Series in Your Stocking1 - A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas, a Goodreads author.
2 - Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas, a Goodreads author.
Both books are from the Wallflowers series. The first takes place during Christmas and the second does not.
Total Points: 230
GRA: 6
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Task 10.1 - Climb Every Mountain
I read:
The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
It's been sitting on my TBR list since May 2010
Points this task: 10
Total points: 125
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 11
Pages read: 2564
Goodreads authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)