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message 1601: by Jayme(theghostreader) (last edited Jan 22, 2012 08:02PM) (new)

Jayme(theghostreader) (jaymetheghostreader) | 3040 comments Jayme(the ghostreader)
30.6 Facets of Earth
Book 1: Option 6 2nd in a series Beautiful Darkness (Caster Chronicles, #2) by Kami Garcia by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Book 2: Option 5 Ebook Sizzling Sixteen (Stephanie Plum, #16) by Janet Evanovich by Janet Evanovich

Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl, and Janet Evanovich are Goodreads authors.

Beautiful Darkness is 503pp so I am claiming one big book ticket.

Task Completed: 12
Books Completed:13
GR Authors: 6, Diane Chamberlain, Janet Evanovich, Kami Garcia with Margaret Stohl
Big Books: 500(1), 750(0), 1000(0)
Task Points: 30
Grand Total: 150/985





message 1602: by Tammy AZ (new)

Tammy AZ (tammyaz) | 1207 comments Task 20.8: Me, Myself, and I

Your Voice In My Head by Emma Forrest

Post Total: 20
Grand Total: 175


message 1603: by Heather (new)

Heather | 384 comments Heather KS

Completed task 20.4 Happy New Year

I read Then Came You

I used option 4-save money and got this book from my library.

Also, Jennifer Weiner is a GR author.

New point total: 180


message 1604: by ★Meghan★ (new)

★Meghan★ (starinheaven) | 815 comments 20.8 It's My Birthday - Dionisia's task: ...and it's all about ME (Myself, and I)
Call Me Mrs. Miracle by Debbie Macomber by Debbie Macomber


Points for this Task: 20
Total Points: 135
Goal Total Points: 325
Completed Tasks: 7/57 (15.6, 15.7, 15.9, 20.1, 20.4, 20.8, 30.5)
Tasks in Progress: 20.2, 30.1, 50.1
Pages Read: 1683
Books Read: 8/77
Goodreads Authors: 1 (Susan Mallery)
Big Books: 500+() 750+() 1000+()




message 1605: by Joy Marie (new)

Joy Marie | 140 comments Joy Marie

20.1 Baby, It's Cold Outside

Option F

Read Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath

Total Points: 135


message 1606: by Rachel (new)

Rachel (lambfox) | 222 comments RACHEL CA: 160 pts total

5.06 Other People Liked It, Why Not Me?

Bossypants by Tina Fey (under 2 categories: Favorite Book, Humor)

Points: 5
Total points: 160
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 17
Goodreads authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 1607: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments 25.3 - Mrs. Soule's task: A Series in Your Stocking


Christmas Mourning by Margaret Maron

AND

Southern Discomfort by Margaret Maron

Total Points = 985!!

**That should do it for me this season. Thanks moderators for making this such an enjoyable experience.



message 1608: by Cindie (new)

Cindie | 1836 comments Sheila wrote: "25.3 - Mrs. Soule's task: A Series in Your Stocking


Christmas Mourning by Margaret Maron

AND

Southern Discomfort by Margaret Maron
..."


congrats, Sheila!!


message 1609: by Jayme Pendergraft (new)

Jayme Pendergraft | 762 comments 20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Joanna T's task: Microhistory!

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot is about the history of HELA cells. Very interesting read.

Rebecca Skloot is a goodreads author.

25.3 - Mrs. Soule's task: A Series in Your Stocking

Two for the Dough and Visions of Sugar Plums by Janet Evanovich are part of the Stephanie Plum Series.

Janet Evanovich is a goodreads author.

Points this task: 45
Total Points: 365
Goodreads Authors: Lauren Kate, Stacey Jay, Kendare Blake, SJ Watson, James Patterson*, Chevy Stevens, Jillian Lauren, Gregg Olsen, Rebecca Skloot, Janet Evanovich*
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0


message 1610: by Sam (new)

Sam | 174 comments 20.1 Most Improved Player- Karen F's task:Baby,It's Cold Outside

Option D: Snuggle up with your honey Book approved on help thread.
You Against Meby Jenny Downham
You Against Me by Jenny Downham

25.1 Rachel Lee's task: Where Have All The Flowers Gone?

Marigold(pain & grief)- Deeper Than the Dead by Tami Hoag- Murder mystery

Plumeria(new beginnings)-Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris- 1st in the Lily Bard series

Points this post:45
Total Points: 315
Total Tasks: 17
Total Books:23



message 1611: by April (last edited Jan 23, 2012 06:18AM) (new)

April AprilDT

20.7- And they lived Happily Ever After


Option A: book with Once, Upon, Time

The Time Traveler's Wife

Big Book Ticket
%^&*Audrey Niffenegger is GoodReads Author%^&*

Points this post: 20
Total points: 255
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 15
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big books: 500+(2); 750+(0); 1000+(0)


message 1612: by Debra (new)

Debra (debra_t) DebraT

Task 25.8 The Year in Review

11/22/63 by Stephen King

Option 1: 100 Notable Books 2011 List

764 pages claiming 2 Big Book ticket

The Dark Fields by Alan Glynn

Option 2: 2011 Books to Movies List. Movie title is "Limitless."


Task 10.5 It's Summer Somewhere

Underdogs by Markus Zusak

Book is set in Australia

501 pages claiming 1 Big Book ticket

This post: 35 points
Total to date: 345 points
Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Books: 500=2, 750=2, 1000=0






message 1613: by Sera (new)

Sera 15.8 - What's Indie next?

From the September 2011 list, I read The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach by Chad Harbach. 4 stars.

THE ART OF FIELDING IS A BIG BOOK AT 512 PAGES.

20.4 Author! Author!

I picked #4, save money/manage debt. I read Ambition (Private, #7) by Kate Brian by Kate Brian that I had borrowed from the library. 5 stars.

30.7 Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover

I flipped 1 heads and 1 tails, so I read Await Your Reply by Dan Chaon by Dan Chaon for the cover that I disliked (the cover looks depressing, just like the book was) and I read Iron House by John Hart by John Hart for the cover that I liked (I like the colors and the depiction of someone being locked in, which indicated the book would be a good thriller, and indeed, it was). I gave both of these books 3 stars.

Dan Chaon is GR Author

Total Points: 70 + 15 + 20 + 50 = 135
GR Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ (1)


message 1614: by Sue (new)

Sue (suetinge) | 1578 comments Congrats Sheila!


message 1615: by Nick (new)

Nick (doily) | 3392 comments Nick KY

10.5 It’s Summer somewhere Death of a River Guide by Richard Flanagan, takes place in Tasmania, the island state of Australia, 336 pages

30.5 Christmas Caroling I sang Angels we have heard on High and read:
Book 1: High on Arrival by Mackenzie Phillips, 292 pages, and
Book 2: Angels of Anarchy: Women Artists and Surrealism edited by Patricia Allmer, 280 pages – though only 110 pages are text so that’s all I’m counting in my personal total, -- the other 170 pages are full-page reprints of paintings and photographs


Task Points this Post: 40
Total Points: 565
Pages Read: 13,825
Big Books: 500+ (4) 750+ (1)


message 1616: by Ashley FL (last edited Jan 23, 2012 07:29AM) (new)

Ashley FL | 721 comments Ashley FL

5.7 (Third Stone from the Sun) I read Bookplate Special by Lorna Barrett, #3 in the Booktown Mystery series.

10.8 (Hidden Gems) I read Implied Consent by Cody Fowler Davis, which had 6 ratings when I read it.

Task 10.9 (Author Born Under Earth Sign) I read Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich, who was born on April 22nd, 1943 and is thus a Taurus.

Task 20.1 (Baby, It's Cold Outside), Option D (Romance with couple on the cover) I read Just A Taste (New York Blades, #7) by Deirdre Martin by Deirdre Martin

Task 20.3 (Words Among Friends) I read MWF Seeking BFF: My Yearlong Search For A New Best Friend by Rachel Bertsche. It anagrams to BASS

Task 20.4 (New Year's Resolutions), Option 5 (Take a Trip) I read Hotel Vendome by Danielle Steele. This book takes place in a hotel in New York City. I would love to take my oldest daughter to NYC at Christmas and do all of the holiday stuff (Rockefeller Center holiday show, windows on 5th Avenue, etc.)

Task 25.1 (Flowers)
For Option Marigold (Pain and grief), I read Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett
For Option Red Rose (true love) I read Christmas Wishes by Debbie Macomber

Task 25.4 (Day in History)
For January (ice), I read Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
For February (Magic) I read Secondhand Spirits by Juliet Blackwell (about a witch who owns a vintage clothing shop)

Task 25.6 (Winter Fun and Games)
Outdoor winter activity: The Penalty Box by Deirdre Martin (hockey players, including a hockey player on the cover)
) The Penalty Box (New York Blades, #4) by Deirdre Martin
Place to get away from the cold: Green 61: An Anderson Parker Legal Thriller by Cody Fowler Davis takes place in Florida

Task 25.7 (Name Train)
My readerboard name is Ashley FL, so I read Bookmarked For Death by *L*orn*a( Barrett, and read Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science by *A*tul Gawande

Task 25.9 (Favorite Genres)
Option 1 - Young Adult: The Future of Us by Jay Asher
Option 5 - Romance: Total Rush by Deirdre Martin

210 Points
Goodreads Authors: 5
Lorna Barrett
Janet Evanovich
Rachel Bertsche
Lorna Barrett
Lorna Barrett


message 1617: by Ashley FL (last edited Jan 23, 2012 07:40AM) (new)

Ashley FL | 721 comments Ashley FL

30.3 (Small Changes)
When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James
Drop the A from Beast to make Best: London Is the Best City in America by Laura Dave

30.6 (Many Facets of Earth)
Option 5 (electrical) Hot Ticket by Deirdre Martin (I read the ebook)
Option 6 (astrology) I read Chasing Stanley by Deirdre Martin, the 6th Book in the NY Blades series

30.7 (Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover)
I rolled one heads and one tails.
I love the cover of The Leftovers by Tom Perotta The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta
and hated the cover of Christmas Memory, One Christmas, & The Thanksgiving Visitor  by Truman Capote by Truman Capote

90 points, plus 210 previous points = 300 points total
Two additional Goodreads Authors:
Eloisa James
Laura Dave
so seven total Goodreads Authors


message 1618: by KarenF (new)

KarenF (cleocleveland) | 266 comments KAREN F

5.2 That Bugs Me!

The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter

Butterfly tattoo on the man's torso: The Darkest Surrender (Lords of the Underworld, #8) by Gena Showalter

20.4 Happy New Year!

Option 1: Get Fit/Lose Weight

I lost some weight off of my owned Mt. TRB and read a book that I've had for a while.

A Werewolf in Manhattan by Vicki Lewis Thompson

**Vicki Lewis Thompson is a Goodreads Author**

20.10 Group Read

Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

Post #25 in the discussion thread.

25.5 Movies Ruining (Advertising) the Book...

Option B: Stay Home, Read the Book: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Goodreads: 4.14/Rotten Tomatoes: 49%

Option C: Larger than Life: Coraline by Neil Gaiman

Goodreads: 3.91/Rotten Tomatoes: 90%

**Neil Gaiman is a Goodreads Author**

25.7 Name Train

KarenF -> Liz Fielding -> Liz Fielding -> Zoe Archer

Flirting with Italian by Liz Fielding

**Liz Fielding is a Goodreads Author**

Chain Reaction by Zoe Archer

Pre-approved in the ebooks thread

**Zoe Archer is a Goodreads Author**

Points this Post: 95
Total Challenge Points: 370
Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)


message 1619: by Joanna (new)

Joanna (walker) | 433 comments Joanna T

25.8 2011: The Year in Review

First choice: Option 5
Chicago is one of the locations of an Occupy Wall Street movement, and this book is set in Chicago.

With the Procession by Henry Blake Fuller

Second choice: Option 6
I had my first federal jury trial in 2011. I'm glad to say that mine went much better than the main character in the book I read.

The Litigators by John Grisham


30.6 Facets of Earth

First Die: 1
Three word title (500 pgs of picture books):
One, Two, Three! by Sandra Boynton - 24 pgs.
Hippos Go Berserk! by Sandra Boynton - 16 pgs.
Go, Dog. Go! by P.D. Eastman - 72 pgs.
Fuzzy Yellow Ducklings by Matthew Van Fleet - 20 pgs.
Harriet the Helicopter by Grandreams Books Limited - 14 pgs.
Five Little Gefiltes by Dave Horowitz - 32 pgs.
The New Baby by Mercer Mayer - 24 pgs.
Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey - 64 pgs.
Monkey Steam Train by William O'Brien - 14 pgs.
Busy, Busy Town by Richard Scarry - 48 pgs.
Alice The Fairy by David Shannon - 40 pgs.
The Tooth Book by Dr. Seuss - 48 pgs.
Happy Hanukkah, Biscuit! by Alyssa Satin Capucilli - 20 pgs.
Elmer and Rose by David McKee - 32 pgs.
Bedtime for Mommy by Amy Krouse Rosenthal - 32 pgs.

Second Die: 5
I chose an audiobook (and one that I actually downloaded from the library in electronic form)

Scorpions: The Battles and Triumphs of FDR's Great Supreme Court Justices by Noah Feldman

Points this post: 55
Grand total: 235


message 1620: by JennRenee, Moderator (new)

JennRenee (jennreneeread) | 2904 comments Mod
10.8 Hidden Gems read Dearly, Departed
by Lia Habel (goodreads author) at time of choosing book the number of ratings were 551

20.3 Words Among Friends read Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares - word is SOFT from the words in title Summer of Forever The

25.6 Winter Fun and Games

Book A Frostbite by Richelle Mead (goodreads author) kids go on a winter ski trip over the holidays

Book B The Summer I Turned Prettyby Jenny Han (goodreads author) family spends summer at a beach house.

25.9 My Favorite Genres

Book A Invincible by Sherrilyn Kenyon for YA genre

Book B Changelessby Gail Carriger (goodreasd author) for Romance Genre

Points this Post: 85
Total points- 600
Tasks Completed: 35
Books read: 46
Pages Read : 14,594
GR Authors: 22
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)





message 1621: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 25.3 - A Series in Your Stocking

I decided to read two books from the S.A.S.S. (Students Across the Seven Seas) series (approved in the task help thread) and read:

Pardon My French by Catherine Hapka

and

French Kissmas by Catherine Hapka

Points this task: 25
Total points: 470
Tasks completed: 28
Books read: 37
Pages read: 9011
Goodreads authors: 10
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1622: by Fran (new)

Fran | 730 comments 20.5 - Bigger is Better - Bec's task: Off to War

I have already read Shelter In A Soldier's Arms (That Special Woman!) and used it for task 20.2. I would like to use if for this task, 20.5 instead.

I read The Future of Us by Jay Asher and would like to use it for task 20.2 instead of the above title.
The Future of Us fits 1. a child is main character and 2. Magical Realism is listed on home page of book.

15.10 Sweet!

I read Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay.

*Stacey Jay is a GR Author*

Points this post- 35
Total Points- 335
GR Authors- 12


message 1623: by Katie (new)

Katie (katieisallbooked) | 260 comments Katie OH


30.6 - Sassafrass's task: The Many Facets of EARTH
(I rolled a 4 & a 5)


4: Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls

5: Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich (audiobook)


Points this post: 30
Total points: 45
Tasks Completed: 2
Books read: 4
Goodreads authors: 0
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1624: by Sue (new)

Sue (suetinge) | 1578 comments 30.5 - Butterfly Cager - Let's go Carolling

Carol: It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
Book: Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts

Carol: Silent Night
Book: The Silent Girl: A Novel by ***Goodreads Author Tess Gerritsen

Points this post: 30
Total Points: 255
Tasks Completed: 15
Books Read: 21
GoodReads Authors: 5
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (), 1000+ ()


message 1625: by Fincalian (new)

Fincalian 5.3 Round Here......

Harmony by Project Itoh
Harmony by Project Itoh

5.4 Let’s Call it a Goal!
One of my goals was to cook more, and I've cooked a few recipes out of this book, and plan to cook more!
Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys by Lucinda Quinn

5.10 EARTH
Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse
Editor John Joseph Adams

10.7 Featuring Earth
The Clan of the Cave Bear (Children of the Earth #1)

10.8 Hidden Gems
Warnings: The True Story of How Science Tamed the Weather
This book had 27 ratings when I selected it.

25.1 Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

White Lilacs (youthful innocence): Moribito: Guardian Of The Spirit
Plumeria (new beginnings): The Hunger Games

Points this post: 60
Total points: 60


message 1626: by Helen (new)

Helen Southall (hsouthall) | 356 comments 25.1 Where have all the flowers gone?


Marigold (Pain and Grief) - a cozy murder mystery
Christmas is Murder by C. S. Challinor

Red Rose (Romance) - A Christmas Romance
The Christmas Basket by Debbie McComber

**** C. S. Challinor is a Goodreads Author *****


25.3 A Series in Your Stocking

I chose to read two books from the Mrs. Murphy series by Rita Mae Brown

Christmas: Santa Clawed # 17 in the series
Non-Christmas: Cat of the Century # 18 in the series


25.4 On This Day in HIstory

A. December, Option 2 - book with "moon" in title
New Moon by Stephanie Meyer

C. February, Option 1 - magic is part of this novel
How Mrs. Claus Saved Christmas by Jeff Guinn

***** New Moon has 563 pages - qualifies for a Big Book ticket***

25.6 Winter Fun and Games

Book 1 - the young protagonist in this story ice skates in Central Park, also she is shown skating on cover
He Sees You When You're Sleeping by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark

Book 2 - A cozy murder mystery in central Florida
Mama Does Time by Deborah Sharp

***** Deborah Sharp is a Goodreads Author*****

Points this post = 100
Total Points = 220
Tasks = 8
Books = 16
Pages = 3937

Holiday books = 14


message 1627: by jb (new)

jb Byrkit (jbbyrkit) jennbunny Wesley the Owl The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl by Stacey O'Brien


15.1 Cause Knowledge is Power -one book that fits two catergories
A. Conjunction = AND
C. Pronoun = His

Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl by Stacey O'Brien (hardback library book 230 pages)

Tasks Completed: 9
Points for this task: 15
Points so far: 140
Books read: 10
GR Authors: 3
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0


message 1628: by Belinda (new)

Belinda (bindyb) | 242 comments 20.5 Off to War

My Name is Mary Sutter
Robin Oliveira

This book is about the American Civil War.

Points this post: 20
Total points this challenge: 140
Goodreads Authors: 3


message 1629: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne Pringle name:Suzanne

20.4 - Author! Author! - Valorie's task: Happy New Year!!

1. Get Fit/Lose Weight: Read a non-fiction book about getting fit, exercising, or eating healthier.

Men's Health Home Workout Bible  by Michael Mejia byMichael Mejia and Lou Schuler

Total points:220


message 1630: by Amy (last edited Jan 23, 2012 04:31PM) (new)

Amy (jusamy) | 166 comments I completed:
10.8 Hidden Gems

By reading: Saffron Skies by Lesley Lokko. This book had only 250 ratings when I completed it.

Tasks Complete: 8
Total Points: 80


message 1631: by Meghan (last edited Jan 23, 2012 04:47PM) (new)

Meghan (meghanly) | 336 comments 5.10 EARTH

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan

**Claiming Big Book Ticket (516 pages)

Total Points: 685/985
Tasks Completed: 35/57
Books Read: 49/77
Goodreads Authors: 28
Big Books: 500=5 750=1x2, 1000=0



message 1632: by Seakbee (new)

Seakbee | 185 comments 30.5 - Butterflycager's task: Christmas Carolling

Carols: Little Drummer Boy and Winter Wonderland

13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson

Alice's Adventuresin Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

***Maureen Johnson is a GR Author***
***Correction from post #1579 (with the right link): Firefly Lane is a big book at 513 pages.***

____________________________________
Points this post: 30
Total points: 230
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 14
Number of pages: 479/4741
Goodreads Authors to date: 4
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0


message 1633: by Beth F (last edited Jan 23, 2012 06:56PM) (new)

Beth F | 669 comments 10.4 Blue, White, and the Black of Night
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
The Road by Cormac McCarthy

Total Points: 300
GRA: 7


message 1634: by Meghan (new)

Meghan (meghanly) | 336 comments 5.2 That Bugs Me

The Adoration of Jenna Fox (Jenna Fox Chronicles, #1) by Mary E. Pearson by Mary E. Pearson

**Claiming GR Author Ticket**

Total Points: 690/985
Tasks Completed: 36/57
Books Read: 50/77
Goodreads Authors: 29
Big Books: 500=4, 750=1x2, 1000=0



message 1635: by Becky (new)

Becky (ragamuffin_child) | 67 comments Queenarwen
30.1 - I rolled a 3 and a 4.
Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - Love in the Time of Dragons (Light Dragons, #1) by Katie MacAlister
National Backward Day - The Mostly True Story of Jack by Kelly Barnhill by Kelly Barnhill. (my initials are BK)

30.2 - I chose Katie MacAlister.
Light Dragons - The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons (Light Dragons, #2) by Katie MacAlister
Silver Dragons - Up In Smoke (Silver Dragons, #2) by Katie MacAlister

20.1 - I chose option D: Snuggle With Your Honey - All I Ever Wanted by Kristan Higgins

Kelly Barnhill, Kristan Higgans and Katie MacAlister are GR authors.


message 1636: by Sassafrass (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 891 comments WTG, Sheila!


message 1637: by Sam (new)

Sam | 174 comments 5.7 Third Stone From The Sun

Shakespeare's Christmas: A Lily Bard Mystery by Charlaine Harris
Book number 3 in the Lily Bard mystery series

5.8 Jump

Shakespeare's Champion: A Lily Bard Mystery by Charlaine Harris
This book has 224 pages which gives 56 when divided by 4

Points this post: 10
Total points: 325
Total tasks: 19
Total books: 25



message 1638: by Beth (Beth~a~holic) (new)

Beth (Beth~a~holic) (bethaholic) Beth~a~holic

5.6. Other People Liked It, Why Not Me? (2011 GR choice awards)

Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson

S.J. Watson is a GR Author.

The book is listed in the Mystery/Thriller of the 2011 GR choice awards which fits the task requirement

Points this post: 5
Total points: 5/985
Tasks completed: 1/57
Books read: 1
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0


message 1639: by Jayme Pendergraft (new)

Jayme Pendergraft | 762 comments 20.2 - Rookie on Top - Connie's task: The Nutcracker

Option 4- Last name begins with O

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

Lauren Oliver is a goodreads author.

Points this task: 20
Total Points: 385
Goodreads Authors: Lauren Kate, Stacey Jay, Kendare Blake, SJ Watson, James Patterson*, Chevy Stevens, Jillian Lauren, Gregg Olsen, Rebecca Skloot, Janet Evanovich*, Lauren Oliver
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0


message 1640: by Aleksandra (new)

Aleksandra (aleksandrakonwa) | 752 comments Finished

30.3 Small changes or small swaps

When God Was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman

I used a word God and added other "o" to get good

The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

Task points 30
Total points 215
Total tasks 11
Total books 16


message 1641: by Beth (new)

Beth (bll1010) | 47 comments Readername: Beth Lynn

25.1
Flower 1 = White Lilacs (young adult)
Book 1 = The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan (Goodreads author). 310 pages.

Flower 2 = Hollyhock (ambition)
Book 2 = Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie by David Lubar. 288 pages.
My Ambitions = The title of the book connected immediately to my personal ambition to sleep more. :-) The content of the book connected to my ambition to get one kid, sometime, somewhere, to be as excited about English as the main character, Scott.

Points this Post: 25 points
Total Points: 115 points
Tasks Completed: 4 tasks
Books Read: 11 books
Pages Read: 2,932 pages
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0





message 1642: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

15.7 - Directionally Challenged

 Deep South (Anna Pigeon Mysteries, #8) by Nevada Barr by Nevada Barr

Points this Post: 15
Total Challenge Points: 640
Total Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Books: 500+ - 2; 750+ - zero; 1000+ - zero


message 1643: by April (new)

April AprilDT

20.10 - Group Read


The Color Purple My discussion is #12 and 17.

Points this post: 20
Total points: 275
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 16
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big books: 500+(2); 750+(0); 1000+(0)


message 1644: by Fincalian (new)

Fincalian Fincalian: Repost of task 5.3

5.3 Round Here......
Harmony by Project Itoh

The round thing is that weird white symbol that can be seen behind the words. There is also a circle in the middle of the brown symbol at the top.

Points this post: 5
Points to date: 60


message 1645: by JennRenee, Moderator (new)

JennRenee (jennreneeread) | 2904 comments Mod
5.8 Jump read
Sebastian Darke: Prince of Fools by Philip Caveney (goodreads author)

Points this Post: 5
Total points- 600
Tasks Completed: 35
Books read: 46
Pages Read : 14,594
GR Authors: 22
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)






message 1646: by ★Meghan★ (last edited Jan 24, 2012 11:41AM) (new)

★Meghan★ (starinheaven) | 815 comments 30.1 - Cheryl TX/Lori (BNPL)'s Task: Unique Winter Holidays
I rolled a 6 and a 3
6. Wish by Alexandra Bullen by Alexandra Bullen (because I love the nickname Alex for a girl)

3. Pam of Babylon by Suzanne Jenkins by Suzanne Jenkins ***Goodreads Author***

Both are new to me authors!


Points for this Task: 30
Total Points: 165
Goal Total Points: 325
Completed Tasks: 8/57 (15.6, 15.7, 15.9, 20.1, 20.4, 20.8, 30.1, 30.5)
Tasks in Progress: 20.2, 30.3, 50.1
Pages Read: 2269
Books Read: 9/77
Goodreads Authors: 2 (Suzanne Jenkins, Susan Mallery)
Big Books: 500+() 750+() 1000+()




message 1647: by Skandia (new)

Skandia (sfgirl) | 371 comments 15.2 Make it Work

I chose two books, option B: book with a cover that’s “all about the dress”

The Luxe (Luxe, #1) by Anna Godbersen Princess of the Midnight Ball (Princess #1) by Jessica Day George

Jessica Day George is a Goodreads Author

Total points: 260
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 20
Goodreads Authors total: 7
Big Book total : 500+ = 1


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Butterflycager | 322 comments BUTTERFLYCAGER

15.8 What's IndieNext?

Darling Jim by Christian Moerk - listed on the April 2009 IndieNext list.

25.3 - Mrs. Soule's task: A Series in Your Stocking
All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks (Love at Stake #5)
Vampire Mine by Kerrelyn Sparks (Love at Stake #10)

Points this post: 40
Total challenge points: 610
Tasks completed: 32
Books read: 45
Goodreads Authors: 19
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0


message 1649: by Kayleigh (new)

Kayleigh Reads (kayleigh_reads_romance) Keltie Lee

20.5 - Bigger is Better - Bec's task: Off to War
The Diary of a Young Girl
by Anne Frank
*took place in WWII*

30.7 - Delicious Dee's task: Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover
I flipped two tails
Hot for Him (Secret Lives Of Daytime Divas, #3) (Harlequin Blaze, #326)  by Sarah Mayberry
by Sarah Mayberry*Goodreads Author*
*I love romance novels, but there covers are just plain horrible*

Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright
by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright*Goodreads Author*
*The cover is too white and very boring*


Points this post: 50
Total points: 520
Tasks: 30
Books: 38
Goodread authors: 21


message 1650: by Sue (last edited Jan 24, 2012 02:46PM) (new)

Sue (suetinge) | 1578 comments 25.1 -Rachel Lee - Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

Marigold - Murder Mystery - Affairs of Steak by ***Goodreads Author Julie Hyzy

Daffodil (chivalry) Monk's Hood by Ellis Peters - takes place in 1138.

Points this post: 25
Total Points: 280
Tasks Completed: 16
Books Read: 23
GoodReads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (), 1000+ ()


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