The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion
note: This topic has been closed to new comments.
WINTER CHALLENGE 2011: EARTH
>
Winter Challenge 2011: Completed Tasks -DO NOT DELETE ANY POSTS IN THIS TOPIC
Readerboard Name: Danielle Louise15.6 -- Read 'Em Their Writes!
Four to Score by Janet Evanovich
Joe Morelli, one of the main characters, is a police officer.
Janet Evanovich is a Goodreads Author
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 65
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 5
Pages Read: 1477
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books: 500+(-), 750+(-), 1000+(-)
25.4 - Sandy’s Task: On This Day in History A1.
The book is about the plot to remove the Queen and replace her with an automaton.
C1.
The book is about Changelings and magic.
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 345
Tasks Completed: 24
Books Read: 29
Goodreads Authors: 14 (Megan Curd (Bridger) is a GR author)
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Heatso5.7: Third Stone from the Sun
The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer book 2 in a trilogy
10.6: Can't Wait Until Spring
by Sarah Dessen flower on cover Sarah is GoodReads author15.6: Read 'em Their Writes!
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich Joesph Morelli is a cop Janet is a GoodReads author
30.2: One Author - Two Series
Book 1: Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot
Book 2: Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot both book #1 in 2 different series
30.3: Small Changes or Simple Swaps
Book A: Dead Is the New Black by Marlene Perez Marlene is a GoodReads author
Book B: I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter
Added an "n" to the word "the" in first book to make "then" in second book
This Post: 90
Total Points: 90
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 7
Goodreads Authors: 3 (3)
Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
10.3 Here there be Dragons
I want to claim big book ticket 860 pagesPoints this post: 10
Total points: 50
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500=1, 750=1, 1000=0
Mod
A. I read An Invisible Thread - word "thread" in title
B. I read
- the girl's dress is prominent on the cover.15.7 Directionally Challenged
I read Noah's Compass - word "compass" in the title. This one is my RL reading group's January book - nice coincidence that the title worked for this task!
15.8 What’s IndieNext?
I read Zone One, which appeared on the November 2011 list.
Total points: 315
20.1 Baby It's Cold OutsideThe Dark at the End by F. Paul Wilson
Option F: DARK RUM
20.4 Happy New Year
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
I own this audiobook
Neil Gaiman is a GoodReads Author
This post: 40 points
Total to date: 215 points
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
5.9 Trash To TreasureShiver - chucklesthescot on my friends list gave this book 1 star. I really liked the book. Couldn't decide on 4 or 5 stars, but decided to be generous with a 5
Points this post: 5
Total points: 85
Tasks Completed: 7
Books Read: 8
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ 0, 750+ 0, 1000+ 0
20.1 It's Cold Outside (Option C: Curl Up By the Fire)
by Veronica Roth** Claiming GR Author Ticket **
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 470
Tasks Completed: 25
Books Read: 33/77
Goodreads Authors: 16
Big Books: 500=3, 750=1x2, 1000=0
Jessica PDX30.5 - Butterflycager's Task: Christmas Caroling
"The Holiday Season"
by Archer Mayor"Still, Still, Still"
by Chevy StevensPoints this Post: 30
Total Challenge Points: 425
Total Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Books: 500+ - 2; 750+ - zero; 1000+ - zero
25.4 - Sandy’s Task: On This Day in HistoryA1: King in the title
The Murder of King Tut by James Patterson
C1: Features a witch and warlock and plenty of magic.
The Gift by James Patterson
James Patterson is a goodreads author and I read two books by him in this post.
Points this task: 25
Total Points: 230
Goodreads Authors: Lauren Kate, Stacey Jay, Kendare Blake, SJ Watson, James Patterson*
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
AprilDT20.4-Author!Author!- Happy New Year
1. Lose Weight- knock some punds off and read a book from "owned to be read" Mirror Mirror by Gregory Maguire
Points this post: 20
Total points: 200
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 12
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big books: 500+(1); 750+(0); 1000+(0)
Kimber20.9 Honoring The Grands
Option C - read a book about twins, I read:
I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb
Main character is an identical twin to a brother with schizophrenia
Big book ticket - 912 pages
This task: 20
# tasks completed: 12
Total points: 180
GR authors: 6
Big book: 1/500+, 1/750+
Lauren Marie20.1 - Most Improved Player - Karen F's task: Baby, It’s Cold Outside
In New England we need to be creative in keeping warm over the long winter. These are some of my favorite ways to warm up. For this task read one book from the options below.
Option Chosen
C. Curl Up by the Fire – For this option read a book with a flame on the cover. Candles, lighters or fires any type of flame is fine. See this list for ideas: Fire Required: If you choose this option, it is required that you post the cover of the book.
I read
by Trudi Canavan. On the cover, the woman is holding a torch, which is a flame. This book was 576 pages.Points this post: 20
Total Points: 40
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 2
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
Also previously, I thought I had done a challenge for the winter, but I hadn't so this is the second task I've done, so the totals should be correct now.
25.7 - Amanda A's task: Name Train My Readerboard name is Sheila which ends in an A so for book 1 I read Adrenaline by Jeff Abbott
Abbott ends in T so for book 2 I read A Secret Kept by Tatiana de Rosnay ***Goodreads Author***
Total Points = 520
New Goodreads Author = Tatiana de Rosnay
Finished30.4 Double or nothing
book A -1, book where author got db consonants and published before 1973
Sula by Toni Morrison
book B - 5, contains consecutive words that begin with the same letter in the title, published after 1973
Plum Pudding Murder by Joanne Fluke
30.5 Christmas caroling
book A "Christmas is coming"
Christmas at Tiffany's by Karen Swan
book B "Silent night"
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
Tasks points 60
Total points 155
Total tasks 9
Total books 13
ALICIA T10.1 Climb Every Mountain
I read The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray, which I had added to my TBR list December 2009.
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 60
30.4 Double or nothing-A(2)even published 1898. This book fits almost all the options. Cool! Swallow by H. Rider HaggardAuthor firt & last names same letter.B(4)even published 2009. Double consonants in title: The Padre Puzzle by David Harry who is a ***Goodreads Author***
Season total: 480
BUTTERFLYCAGER30.4 - Donna Jo's task: Double or Nothing
A. Rolled a 5: author with double consonants in name. Regency Buck by Georgette Heyer (published 1935)
B. Rolled a 2: book with double letters in title. The Kitchen Counter Cooking School: How a Few Simple Lessons Transformed Nine Culinary Novices into Fearless Home Cooks by Kathleen Flinn (published 2011)
Kathleen Flinn is a Goodreads Author.
Points this post: 30
Total challenge points: 430
Tasks completed: 21
Books read: 29
Goodreads Authors: 17
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
BJ Rose3 new tasks
10.7 Read a book with the word "EARTH" in the title
When Santa Fell To Earth by Cornelia Funke
15.3 Winter Wonderland: Read one A and one B
A. Winter: Read a book with "winter" in the title/subtitle by
A Winter Scandal by Candace Camp
Candace Camp is a Goodreads Author
B. Wonderland: Read a book set in the location of a World Wonder: Big Ben
In Bed With the Devil by Lorraine Heath is set in London, location of Big Ben
15.10 Sweet!: A valentine from your mods- Read a book of your choice
Shady Lady by Elizabeth Thornton
Points this post = 40
Total Points = 160
Tasks Completed = 12
Total Pages Read = 4907
Goodreads Authors = 3
20.4 Author! Author!- Valerie's task: Happy New Year!4. Save Money- book I got for free (found in drawer of a flea market buy)
Magnificent Obsession by Lloyd C. Douglas
25.7 Amanda A's Task: Name Train
Anne (Booklady)
E= Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
**Janet Evanovich is a Goodreads Author.**
H= A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway
Task Points in This Post: 45
Goodreads Authors in This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Pages Read in This Post: 846
Total Points: 195
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(5), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 12
Total Books Read: 16
Total Pages Read in the Winter 2011-12 SRC: 6283
Reviews Available. Anne (Booklady) Winter 2011-12 Reviews
ERIN B.20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Stacie MI's task: And They Lived Happily Ever After
I chose Option A: Once Upon a Time, and I read The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson
15.7 Directionally Challenged
I read RADICAL UNIONISM IN THE MIDWEST, 1900-1950 by Rosemary Fuerer
Points this post: 35
Total points: 60
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Karen F's task: Baby, It’s Cold Outside Option D: Romance book with couple on cover.
How to Ruin a Summer Vacation by Simone Elkeles
*Simone Elkeles is a goodreads author*
Points this post: 20
Total points: 265
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 20
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
30.3 - DLMRose's task: Small Changes or Simple SwapsTwo for the Dough by Janet Evanovich
FOR - FAR
Far Away Home, an American Historical Novel by Susan Denning
Janet Evanovich and Susan Denning are Goodreads Authors
Points this post: 30
GRA tickets this post: 2
Total points: 165
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 13
Goodreads Authors total: 3
Big Book total : 500+ = 1
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Karen F's task: Baby, It’s Cold OutsideI chose option D...Snuggling with My Honey...which I really do a lot in the winter.
by Janice ThompsonPoints for this Task: 20
Total Points: 95
Goal Total Points: 325
Completed Tasks: 5/57 (15.6, 15.7, 15.9, 20.1, 30.5)
Tasks in Progress: 20.2, 20.4
Pages Read: 1123
Books Read: 6/77
Goodreads Authors: 1 (Susan Mallery)
Big Books: 500+() 750+() 1000+()
30.7 - Delicious Dee's task: Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover:1 Head:
Like the cover1 Tail:
Hated the coverPoints this post: 30
Total Points: 375
Tasks Completed: 25
Books Read: 31
Goodreads Authors: 14
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
30.7 Don't Judge a Book By Its CoverI rolled a tail and a head.
The cover I did not like is
as it is only hair on a red background. To me, this has nothing to do with the title, and I would not have picked this book up based on its cover.I listened to an unabridged audiobook of The Girl Who Played With Fire and claim BIG BOOK credit (Mass Market Paperback The Girl Who Played with Fire - 724 pp.)
The cover I like is
as it holds elements related to the title (pyramids, crocodile, safari hat). This cover makes me want to read the book to learn what a crocodile is doing in Egypt!Points: 30
Total Points: 220
Total Books Read: 21
Total Tasks Completed: 13
Total GR Authors: 4
Total Big Books: 500 (2)
30.6 - Sassafrass's task: The Many Facets of EARTHI rolled a 2 and a 4.
2- Brown Cover:
by Chevy Stevens (approved in help thread)4- autobiography: If You Ask Me: And of Course You Won't by Betty White
Chevy Stevens is a goodreads author.
Points this task: 30
Total Points: 260
Goodreads Authors: Lauren Kate, Stacey Jay, Kendare Blake, SJ Watson, James Patterson*, Chevy Stevens
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Chris MD25.7 Name Train
The Scottish Prisoner: A Lord John Novel by Diana Gabaldon
The Future of Us by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler
Chris MD--->Diana--->Asher
The Scottish Prisoner is 518 pages. Claiming 1 Big Book ticket
Diana Gabaldon is a GR author. Claiming 1 author ticket.
Points for this post: 25
Total points: 110 + 25 = 135
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 9
Goodreads authors: 3
Big books: 500=1, 750=0, 1,000=0
(note: edited typo)
Completed 15.10 Read a book of your choice-listened to "the wild zone" by Joyce Fielding.Task points: 15
Total Points: 25
hpaddict20.6 Microhistory
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot** Rebecca Skloot is a Goodreads Author **
this post = 20pts
challenge total = 125pts
Goodreads authors = 2
Big Books: 500=0, 750=1, 1000=0
ERIN MN30.1 Cheryl TX - Unique Winter Holidays
Rolled double 2's = January 6th is Cuddle Up Day (Cozy Mystery x2)
1) Murder on the Eightfold Path by Diana Killian
2) Death in a Difficult Position by Diana Killian
**Diana Killian is a Goodreads Author** (claiming 2x)
Points this post: 30
Total points: 105
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 9
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Nick KY15.7 Directionally Challenged Two plays about the contemporary American West and "macho" Western stereotypes – and with “west” in the titles -- 2 read for page length: True West by Sam Shepard, 71 pages, and Quail Southwest by Larry Ketron, 72 pages (Quail Southwest is not listed on Goodreads – here is the Amazon link: Quail Southwest Amazon link)
25.5 Mstan’s Movies Option C. Larger than Life: Low Goodreads, High Rotten Tomatoes. I read
Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell (GR 3.88/ RT 94%) 208 pages
Option B. Stay Home and Read the Book: High Goodreads, Low Rotten Tomatoes, I read The Ballad of the Sad Café and Other Stories by Carson McCullers (GR 4.0/ RT 67%) 160 pages
30.1 Unique Winter Holidays. I rolled a 5 and a 6
Book no 1 – I rolled a 5 (2/8 Boy Scout Day)and used the “Snow Sports” Boy Scout merit badge -- Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson 460 pages
Book no 2 – I rolled a six (2/13 Get a Different Name Day). I like the name “Ken” but not so much the name “Kenneth” so a book by someone named “Kendrick” suits my taste in a name I might like to have:
People of Chaco: A Canyon and Its Culture, Updated and Expanded Edition by Kendrick Frazier, 240 pages
Both Dave Guterson and Kendrick Frazier are new to me.
Task Points this Post: 70
Total Points: 380
Pages Read: 9,651
Big Books: 500+ (4)
10.8 The Winter Blues Unpacking My Library: Writers and Their Books by Leah Price (208 pgs; a book I've been dying to read)
Points this post: 10
Total points: 80
Tasks completed: 6
Total books read: 6
Total pages read: 1616
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Cindy FTask 25.5 Movies Ruining (Advertising?) the Book Since......
I read Option B The Kite Runner by Hosseini Khaled (4.15/65%)
Option C The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by
Muriel Spark (3.65/88%)
Points this post: 25
Total points: 190
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 14
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(0)
20.2 the Nutcrackeropt. #4
total points: 80
15.2 Make it Worki chose option A for both books and read Women of the Silk: A Novel and Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim. silk and corduroy/denim are types of fabric.
30.2 One Author - Two Series
Book 1: A Wind in the Door
Book 2: The Arm of the Starfish
by both books are by Madeleine L'Engle.
30.6 The Many Facets of EARTH
i rolled a 1 and a 6
1. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the 3rd book in the HP series.
6. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the 2nd book in the HP series.
Total Points: 235/985
Tasks Completed: 12/57
Books Read: 22/73+
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Task 25.6 - Winter fun and games
Book 1: The Call of the Wild by Jack London (sled dog mushing)
Book 2: The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen ***GR Author*** (set in North Carolina)
Total GR Authors = 11
Challenge total = 390
20.2 - Rookie on Top - Connie's task: The NutcrackerI tried out for part #4 The Snow Queen and Snowflakes
I read A Christmas Caroline by Kyle Smith (Authors last name begins with S)
Points this task: 20
Total points: 140
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 11
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
5.8 Jump!Smitten: A Kitten's Guide to Happiness by Rachael Hale
160 pages (evenly divisible by 4)
15.9 Hark the Herald Angels Sing
The ANGEL Experiment by James Patterson
James Patterson is a Goodreads Author
20.4 Happy New Year!
Option #4 Save Money
by David W. Barbergreen cover
Points this post: 40
Total points: 160
Total tasks: 10
Books read: 12
Goodreads Authors: 2
BUTTERFLYCAGER25.2 - Jenn Renee's task: Santa by any other name is..... well, still Santa
Option 3: David and Dave
Eat This, Not That! Supermarket Survival Guide by David Zinczenko
Priceless: Straight-Shooting, No-Frills Financial Wisdom by Dave Ramsey
Points this post: 25
Total challenge points: 455
Tasks completed: 22
Books read: 31
Goodreads Authors: 17
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Laurie ME5.2: Taht Bugs Me:
Jess Lourey - June Bug
20.8: It's My Birthday: Dionisia's Task: ... and it's all about ME (Myself and I)
Evan Katy - January Kills Me
25.1: Rachel Lee's Task: Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
Sweetbriar:
Nora Roberts - Sanctuary
Red Rose:
Red's Hot Cowboy
Points this Post: 50.
Total Points: 300.
Jess Lourey is a goodreads author
ERIN B.20.4 - Author! Author! - Valorie's task: Happy New Year!!
I chose Resolution 4: Save money/manage debt. I read The Cigarette Century: The Rise, Fall, and Deadly Persistence of the Product That Defined America by Allan Brandt.
It was a library book, so I read it for free!
Points this post: 20
Total points: 80
10.8 - Hidden GemsDiary of a Provincial Lady (* * *) (523 ratings)
20.4 - Author! Author! - Valorie's task: Happy New Year!!
Anya's Ghost (* * *) (Option 4 - Saving $, Managing Debt - I got this book from the library)
30.5 - Butterflycager's task: Christmas Carolling
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (* * * *) ('Oh Christmas Tree')
A River Runs Through It and Other Stories (* * *) ('Over the River and Through the Woods')
Tasks completed: 24/57
Books read: 28/77
Points claimed in this post: 60
Total points claimed: 315
GR authors to date: 3
BB tickets to date: 2
ANGIE CA10.3 Here, There Be Dragons
Book: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
Notes: Dragon in title.
*GoodReads Author*
15.1 Cause Knowledge is Power!
Book: But I Love Him by Mandy Hubbard
Notes: A) "But" C) "I"
*GoodReads Author*
30.3 Small Changes or Simple Swaps
Book 1: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward
Notes: "Lover"
Book 2: Drink, Slay, Love by Sarah Beth Durst
Notes: B) Subtract r to make "Love"
*GoodReads Author*
30.4 Double or Nothing
Book 1: The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Notes: Rolled 3. Double "l" in William. Published in 1973.
Book 2: All These Things I've Done by Gabrielle Zevin
Notes: Rolled 6. Double "l" in All.
*GoodReads Author*
This Post: 85
Total to Date: 360
GRA Tickets: 10
BB Tickets: 2
Books Read: 24
Keltie Lee15.5 All Shiny and New
I read Becoming Marie Antoinette
by Juliet Grey (Goodreads Author)
It was published Aug 9/11 and I have never read her books before.
20.3 - Words Among Friends
The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things
by Carolyn Mackler
Letters: TEMBAOBRT- Bomber
Points this post: 35
Total points: 250
Tasks: 15
Books: 17
Goodread authors: 8
SOELO15.8 What’s IndieNext?
I read
which was on the December 2010 Indie Next list.30.6 The Many Facets of EARTH
I rolled a 6 and a 2
For the 6, I read the second book in a series:
For the 2, I read a book with a brown cover:
Points for this post: 45
Total so far: 135
CASSELM15.3 Winter Wonderland: Take a walk in a winter wonderland.
Book A. Wintersmith - Terry Pratchett
Book B. Outcast London - Gareth Stedman Jones. (London)
Points this post: 15
Total points: 40
15.2 Make It WorkOption B- All About the Dress- Both books were approved on the help thread.
The 19th Wifeby David Ebershoff
Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts
20.3 Best Review- Chris MD's task: Word Among Friends
The Secret Life Of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain
T S L O C W = SLOW, LOST, CLOT, CLOTS
This Post: 35
Total Points: 195
Tasks Completed: 11
Books Read: 14
This topic has been frozen by the moderator. No new comments can be posted.
The Seasonal Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
The Far Reaches (other topics)Beyond the Grave (other topics)
Witch & Wizard (other topics)
The Princess Bride (other topics)
Lemon Tart (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
Neil Gaiman (other topics)Josi S. Kilpack (other topics)
William Goldman (other topics)
Barbara Ann Kipfer (other topics)
Rebecca Skloot (other topics)
More...
I rolled a 5 and a 6 for this task.
5. Read a book in an electronic format (I read the ebook version of Kiss of Frost on my Sony ereader)
Kiss of Frost by Jennifer Estep
**Jennifer Estep is a Goodreads Author**
6. Read the 2nd, 6th or 10th book in a series
Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead (book #2 in the Dark Swan series)
**Richelle Mead is a Goodreads Author**
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 140
Tasks Completed: 6
Books Read: 9
Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0