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WINTER CHALLENGE 2011: EARTH
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10.3 Here, There Be Dragons
by Christopher Paolini(860 pages - claiming two big book tickets)
Points this post: 10
Total Points for Challenge: 25
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 2
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500=0, 750=1x2, 1000=0
ANNA E5.10 EARTH
The Girl in the Red Coat by Roma Ligocka (author's first name begins with R)
Total Points this post: 5
Total Points this Challenge: 5
Total Tasks Completed: 5
Total Books Read: 1
Total GoodReads Authors: 0
Total Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ (0)
ALICIA T5.8 Jump!
I read A Lion Among Men by Gregory Maguire, which was 312 pages long.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31...
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 5
Kathy G.10.8 Hidden Gems
This book has 858 ratings
Home for the Holidays by Johanna Lindsey
Total Points- 10
Total Tasks- 1
Total Goodreads Authors- 0
Total Big Books- 0
MG10.4 Blue, White, and the Black of Night
Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok **GR Author**
10.9 Earth Signs
Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley. Born January 12 - Capricorn. http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 20
Tasks completed: 2
Books Read: 2
GR Authors: 1
10.1. Here, There Be DragonsRead a book that features a dragon, has the word "dragon" in the title/subtitle/series title (plurals, possessives, or compound words containing "dragon" work, too), or that has a picture of a dragon on the cover.
Tooth and Claw by Jo Walton
Every single character in this book is a dragon.
This Post: 10
Total Points: 20/985
Tasks Completed: 2/57
Books Read: 2/79
Task 10.1 Climb every mountainFirst Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
*Claiming a Goodreads Author Ticket*
Points this task:10
Total Points:10
Goodreads Authors:1
Big Book Tickets:0
5.10 - EARTHAuthor's name beginning with H :
Mist In The Mirror by Susan Hill
10.2 - As You Like It
A recommendation based on my Currently Reading shelf at the time I chose it:
The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
Total points 35
KAREN F10.4 Blue, White and the Black of Night
Haunted by Kelley Armstrong
Black Cover:
**Kelley Armstrong is a Goodreads Author**
Points this Post: 10
Total Challenge Points: 10
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)
Jessica PDXTask 30.7 - Delicious Dee's Task: Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover
Flipped two tails - read 2 books with covers I disliked:
by Brent Ghelfi (GRA)
by Tess Gerritsen (GRA)The first I picked because it really is just kind of ugly; the second I picked because the cover screams "serial killer!" to me, which is a sub-genre I dislike. Both were slightly better than their covers in my opinion, but not by much.
Points this Post: 30
Total Challenge Points: 30
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ - zero; 750+ - zero; 1000+ - zero
STACIE MITask 5.2 - That Bugs Me
I read:
The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye by Robert Kirkman
It's a little hard to see in the small picture, but there are flies swarming around the zombies' heads.
Points this task: 5
Total points: 5
Tasks completed: 1
Book read: 1
Pages read: 144
Goodreads authors: 0
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Readerboard Name= Lindy-LaneTask 10.1 Climb every mountain!...read a book that has been on your TBR list for at least one year.
I read
Pies & Prejudice by Heather Vogel Frederick 378 pages (12.2)Points earned for this task: 10
Points Achieved to date: 10
Updated last on: 12.4.11
Total # of books read: 1
Total # of pages read: 378
Total # of tasks completed: 1
Total # of Goodreads Authors: 0
Total # of Big Books:
500+ (0)
700+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Nick KY This is my first post of the challenge. It was a productive first weekend.
5.3 Round here If It Die...An Autobiography
by André Gide has a big round sun with a big round aura on the cover, 310 pages5.10 EARTH Chasing Rumi: A Fable About Finding the Heart's True Desire
by Roger Housden, both author’s initials, R and H, are in EARTH, 144 pages10.6 Can’t Wait Until Spring Beauty
by Susan Wilson, rose on the cover, 208 pages15.5 All Shiny and New Stories I Only Tell My Friends
by Rob Lowe, 306 pages15.6 Read ‘em their Writes The Black Tower
by Louis Bayard, features Inspector Vidocq of the Paris police force, early 19th century, 400 pagesTask Points this Post: 50
Total Points: 50
Pages Read: 1.368
10.1 Climb Every Mountain:
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 25
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
5.9 Trash to TreasureEating for England: The Delights and Eccentricities of the British at Table by Nigel Slater
This book was given 2 stars by my GR friend Rachel.
This Post: 5
Total Points: 5
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Goodreads Authors: 0 ()
Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
10.10 The Winter Blues 
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 40
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
editing post#72:15.10 - Sweet!
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 40
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
15.6 Read 'Em Their Writes!: 
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 55
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 5
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
BUTTERFLYCAGER30.3 - DLMRose's task: Small Changes or Simple Swaps
An Impartial Witness by Charles Todd
100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's and Age-Related Memory Loss by Jean Carper
I took "an" from the first title, added a c, and got "can" for the second title.
Charles Todd is a Goodreads Author.
Points this post: 30
Total challenge points: 60
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
15.2 Make it Work 
and
, both by Jessica Day George*Claiming two Goodreads Author Tickets for Jessica Day George*
Points this post: 15
Total Points for Challenge: 40
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 4
Goodreads Author Tickets: 2
Big Books: 500=0, 750=1x2, 1000=0
15.6 Read 'em their writes--FBI Hostage Rescue: Last Man Standing by David Baldacci 638 pages=BIGBOOK15.7 Directionally challenged: Noah's Compass by Anne Tyler
This post: 30
Challenge Total: 45
10.7 Featuring EarthSkinny Bitch: Ultimate Everyday Cookbook: Crazy Delicious Recipes that Are Good to the Earth and Great for Your Bod by Kim Barnouin
Total Points: 45
Goodreads authors: 1
Jennifer KS5.10. EARTH
I read The Real Macaw By Donna Andrews
Last name starts with an A
Points this task 5
Total Points 15
Tasks Done 3
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ10.8 Hidden Gems
Vacation by Matthew J. Costello
Book had 27 ratings when selected.
This post: 10 points
Total points to date: 10 points
Tasks completed: 1
**Electing to not track Goodreads Authors and Big Books this challenge**
10.10 The Winter Blues
by Susan MalleryPoints for this Task: 10
Total Points: 10
Goal Total Points: 325
Completed Tasks: 1/57 (10.10)
Tasks in Progress: 15.7, 15.8, 15.9, 30.5
Pages Read:
Books Read: 1/77
Goodreads Authors: 1 (Susan Mallery)
Big Books: 500+() 750+() 1000+()
Task 25.1 - Where have all the flowers gone?
Marigold (death is central to plot): The Crucible by Arthur Miller
Red Rose (romance): The China Bride by Mary Jo Putney
Challenge total = 30
Jayme(the ghostreader) First post
15.10 Sweet-Book of choice-"The Storyteller of Marrakesh by Joydeep Roy-Bhattacharya
Task Completed: 1
Books Completed: 1
GR Authors: 0
Big Books: 500(0), 750(0), 1000(0)
Task Points: 15
Grand Total: 15/985
5.8 - Jump!
Prized by Caragh M. O'Brien * (Goodreads Author) *
356 pages ( / 4 = 89)
Points for this task: 5
Total Points: 5
Goodreads Authors: 1
Prized by Caragh M. O'Brien * (Goodreads Author) *
356 pages ( / 4 = 89)
Points for this task: 5
Total Points: 5
Goodreads Authors: 1
5.10 EARTH
The Turn of the ScrewbyHenry James
*First name begins with H
Points This Post:5
Total Challenge Points:10
Tasks Completed:2
Books Read:2
The Turn of the ScrewbyHenry James
*First name begins with H
Points This Post:5
Total Challenge Points:10
Tasks Completed:2
Books Read:2
5.3. Round Here...... 
The King of Torts by John Grisham(Moon is round)
10.5 It’s Summer Somewhere:
The Bone Yard by Jefferson Bass
(Takes place during summer break from college)
Total Points = 30
***Correction for post 51***15.6 - Read 'Em Their Wrights!
I read Dead Men's Dust by Matt Hilton.
The main character was tracking down a serial killer and it explored the fact that traditional law enforcement could't track him down.
Joe Hunter was the main law enforcement officer - sorry about the confusion!
5.7 Third Stone from the SunInkheart by Cornelia Funke
Part of a trilogy.
Big Book, 500+ pages
Points this post: 5
Total points: 10
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ 5.8. Jump!
Scorch City by Toby Ball
Book has 384 pages which is evenly divisible by 4.
This post: 5 points
Total points to date: 15 points
Tasks completed: 2
**Electing to not track Goodreads Authors and Big Books this challenge**
Soelo15.1 Cause Knowledge is Power!
You're a Horrible Person, But I Like You: The Believer Book of Advice fits both A (conjunction: But) and C (pronoun: You)
Points for this task: 15
Total so far: 15
Amanda A10.5 - It's Summer Somewhere
Summer Brides by Susan Wiggs, Sherryl Woods & Susan Mallery (Goodreads Author)
(Each story in this anthology is set during summer)
15.5 - All Shiny and New
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi (Goodreads Author)
15.9 - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
An Angel for Christmas by Heather Graham (Goodreads Author)
Points this post: 40
Total Points: 40
Goodreads Authors: 3
20.10 Group ReadsThe Color Purple by Alice Walker.
I commented about the book in the Group Reads thread (post #3).
Points this task: 20
Total points: 25
Tasks: 2
Books: 2
Sandy MN10.7 Featuring Earth
Unearthly by Cynthia Hand
**Goodreads Author**
Total Points: 10
Total GR Authors: 1
Please remove Completely Smitten by Susan Mallery from 10.10 replacing into...15.6 Read 'Em Their Writes!:
by Susan Mallery ***Goodreads Author***Kevin (main male) is a U.S. Marshal
Points for this Task: 15
Total Points: 15
Goal Total Points: 325
Completed Tasks: 1/57 (15.6)
Tasks in Progress: 15.7, 15.8, 15.9, 30.5
Pages Read:
Books Read: 1/77
Goodreads Authors: 1 (Susan Mallery)
Big Books: 500+() 750+() 1000+()
Alice GTask: 10.2 As You Like it
Book: Skippy Dies by Paul Murray
I used the Contemporary Fiction Shelf. I really enjoyed the book and would definitely recommend it to others.
Total Points: 10
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Correcting post # 74: 30.1 - Cheryl TX's/Lori BNPL's task: Unique Winter Holidays
Rolled a 6:
Rolled a 3:
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 70
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 6
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
10.9 Earth SignsThe Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks
Nicholas Sparks is a Capricorn, Born on Dec. 31, 1965
Total Points = 40
15.6 Read 'Em Their Writes!I read Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders* by Vincent Bugliosi.
*At 528 pp., Helter Skelter is a Big Book.
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 15
Total Tasks Completed: 1
Total Books Read: 1
Total Pages Read: 528
Total GoodReads Authors: 0
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
10.8 Hidden GemsPlaying With Matches by N.C. Hyzy - had 7 GR ratings when chosen.
10.9 Earth Signs
Mrs McGinty's Dead by Agatha Christie whose birthday was Sept. 15th.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 40
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 4
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
Jessica PDX30.6 - Sassafrass's Task: The Many Facets of EARTH
I rolled a 1 and a 6 for this task.
1 - Book with 3 words in the main title:
by Mitchell Zuckoff (GRA)6 - 2nd book in a series (Patrik Hedstrom):
by Camilla LäckbergPoints this Post: 30
Total Challenge Points: 60
Total Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+ - zero; 750+ - zero; 1000+ - zero
BUTTERFLYCAGER30.6 - Sassafrass's task: The Many Facets of EARTH
I rolled a 1 and a 2 for this task.
1. Three-word title: The President's Vampire by Christopher Farnsworth
2. Author named Brown: Lethal by Sandra Brown
Sandra Brown and Christopher Farnsworth are Goodreads Authors.
Points this post: 30
Total challenge points: 90
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 6
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
15.4 Go Green
Miracle on the 17th Greenby James Patterson
*Options A & C
Points This Post:15
Total Challenge Points:25
Tasks Completed:3
Books Read:3
Miracle on the 17th Greenby James Patterson
*Options A & C
Points This Post:15
Total Challenge Points:25
Tasks Completed:3
Books Read:3
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The The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is 590 pages -Big Book.
10.10 The Winter Blues
I have been dying to read
Task Points in This Post: 20
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books in This Post: 1
Pages Read in This Post: 985
Total Points: 20
Total Goodreads Authors: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(1), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 2
Total Books Read: 2
Total Pages Read in the Winter 2011-12 SRC: 985
Reviews Available. Anne (Booklady) Winter 2011-12 Reviews