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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
Task 15.5 - All Shiny and New
A Discovery of Witches ****Big Book 579 pages**** by Deborah Harkness ***GR Author ***
Total Big Book tickets = 1
Total GR Authors = 3
Total Challenge points = 65
5.4. Let’s Call it a Goal! Read a book that involves something you’d like to do in 2012, a goal or an aspiration or even a faint hope!
My goal is to cook more and eat fewer processed foods.
Vegan Brunch by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
This Post: 5
Total Points: 45/985
Tasks Completed: 5/57
Books Read: 5/79
Jenny Chicago Task 10.8 Hidden Gems: Read a book with less than 1000 ratings. I read Ghost Train to the Eastern Starby Paul TherouxIt has 864 ratings.
Points this task 10
Total Points 10
Kimber10.8 Hidden Gems
To Be Sung Underwaterby Tom McNeal
has less than 1000 ratings
this task: 10
tasks completed: 4
total points: 35
GR authors: 3
KIM NY5.1. It’s the Latest Thing!
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Points this post: 5
Total points for challenge: 65
Janice CA20.6 Microhistory!.....
Book approved in task help thread.
The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum
4 stars
+20
total: 40
tasks: 3
books: 3
Kristi CO10.4 Blue, White, and the Black of Night
The Sea Runners by Ivan Doig
Points this post: 10
Total points: 15
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Danilynn15.5 All Shiny and New
Daughters of Rome published 4/2011 by Kate Quinn
**Kate Quinn is a Goodreads author**
15.10 Sweet! Free read
Mistress of Rome
Points this post: 30
Total points: 30
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
15.4 Go GreenI read one book that fits both B (author's name has the word "green" in it), and C (has a green cover).
Mirror Lake by Thomas Christopher Greene.20.2 The Nutcracker
Option 1-Clara and Fritz (read a book with a child as a main character)
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon is about an autistic boy.
Points this post: 35
Total points: 60
Tasks: 4
Books: 4
5.7 - Third stone from the sun. Sabriel (* *) - approved in task help thread
10.10 - The Winter Blues
Crossing to Safety (* * * *) - a book about my favourite themes - friendship, marriage, relationships, life
15.4 - Go Green: Is it easy being green?
(* * *) - options C and D (approved in task help thread)Tasks completed: 6/57
Books read: 6/77
Points claimed in this post: 30
Total points claimed: 60
20.9 - Honoring the Grands
Option C (book featuring twins): Dancing on the Wind by Mary Jo Putney (The main character's twin sister is kidnapped and she uses her "twin sense" to find her.)
Challenge total = 85
Task 25.9 - My favorite genres
Option 5 (Romance): The Lost Duke of Wyndham by Julia Quinn *** GR Author ***
Option 6 (Historical Fiction): Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn *** GR Author ***
Total GR Authors this post = 2
Total GR Authors for the challenge = 5
Challenge total = 110
ERIN C.10.2 As You Like It
This is a book GR recommended for me from my fantasy shelf. Turned out to be a great rec!
The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams
At 672pp., I am claiming 1 Big Book Ticket.
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 25
Tasks Completed: 3
GoodReads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
30.6 The Many Facets of EarthI rolled Snake Eyes (two 1s) and read two books that had three words in the main title.
The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan (557 pages)
** Claiming 1 Big Book Ticket**
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 170
Tasks Completed: 9
Books Read: 13
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books: 500=1, 750 = 1x2, 1000=0
15.4 Go Green:Option A: Green cover
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 135
Tasks Completed: 9
Books Read: 12
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Alice GTask: 5.6 Other People liked it why not me?
Book: A Discovery of Witches
This was a Favourite book nominee.
Previous Reads
10.2 As You Like It - Skippy Dies by Paul Murray
15.6 Read 'em their writes - Moon over Soho by Ben Aaronovitch
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20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's task: Words Among Friends
Symphony of Blood, A Hank Mondale Supernatural Case
S O B A H M S C:
HAMS SCAM HOBS COBS MOBS
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 155
Tasks Completed: 10
Books Read: 13
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
20.2 – The NutcrackerI auditioned for Clara and Fritz (option 1).
I read The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Task points: 20
Total points: 50
Total tasks: 2
Total books: 3
Pages: 1211
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big books: 500(1) , 750 (0), 1000 (0)
hello. I just joined this group. :) Then I looked at all the task points and am confused as how this all works? I love reading and reading challenges and this would so be right for me!! Thanks for explaining it to me
Cindy FTask 20.8 It's My Birthday
I read I Remember Nothing: and Other Reflectionsby Nora Ephron
Has I in title!
Points this post: 20
Total points: 65
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(0)750+(0)1000+(0)
Task 5.3 Round HereThe round item on the cover is a cricket ball
by Monty PanesarTask 20.8 It's all about me
Coming Back to Me: The Autobiography of Marcus Trescothick by Marcus Trescothick
Points these tasks:25
Total Points:90
Goodreads Authors:2
Big Book Tickets:0
Carla15.10 Sweet - book of your choice
I read The Waste Lands by Stephen King. May I please claim a big book ticket (588 pages)?
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 15
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Pages Read: 588
GoodReads Authors:
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
10.4 Blue, White, and the Black of Night I read
by Christine Feehan. A blue cover.Points This Post- 10
Total Points- 85
GR Authors- 2
5.7 Third Stone from Sun Forever by Maggie Stiefvater
3rd book in the Wolves of Mercy Falls Series
(Goodreads Author)
10.3 Here, There be Dragons
Dragon's Oath by P.C. Cast
Points this post: 15
Total points: 15
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
Goodreads Authors: 1
My first post!Task 20.3 Chris MD's Task: Words Among Friends
I read:
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
(HILL or HILT is the anagram)
*Rebecca Skloot is a Goodreads author!*
Points this post - 20
Total points - 20
Books read - 1
Tasks completed - 1
Goodreads Authors - Rebecca Skloot
Big Books - 0
5.8. Jump! High Country by Nevada Barr
384 pages for large print edition that I read.
Total Points = 185
5.8. Jump!The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck
284 pages /4 =71
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 15
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
Goodreads Author: 1
Big Books: 500 = 0, 750 = 0, 1000 = 0
Nick KY5.4 Let’s Call it a Goal The Empress of Mars
by Kage Baker, The “Empress of Mars” is a way-station/coffee-house where bards and poets ply their trades for travelers; my goal is to oversee such a place – though not on Mars! 304 pages20.5 Off to War Amaryllis
by Craig Crist-Evans is the story of two brothers, one of whom is drafted into the Vietnam War in the 1960’s. The POV alternates between the two. 208 pages25.3 A Series in Your Stocking
Book 1: The Haunted Abbot
by Peter Tremayne, Sister Fidelma, No 11, takes place at Christmastime (or Pagan Yule Festival) in 7th Century Britain. (Sister F is Irish and traveling with her coworker, Brother Eadulf, to his homeland in what is now SW England.) 336 pagesBook 2: Absolution by Murder
by Peter Tremayne is No 1 of the same series. 272 pagesTask Points this Post: 50
Total Points: 170
Pages Read: 4,409
Big Books: 500+ (2)
25.9 - Denise NC’s Task: My Favorite GenresOption 5 – Romance Sweet Inspiration by Penny Watson ***who is a Goodreads author*** (book was previously approved for ebook verification - #170 on the verification googledoc)
Option 6 – Historical Fiction The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig ***who is a Goodreads author***
Points this post: 25
Total points: 75
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 6
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Jens5Kids
30.5 - Butterflycager's task: Christmas Carolling
Carol: "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"
Miracle on I-40: A Christmas Love Story by Curtiss Ann Matlock and
Wishin' and Hopin': A Christmas Storyby Wally Lamb
***claiming Goodreads Author ticket for Curtis Ann Matlock
Points this post: 30
Total points: 35
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 3
Pages read: 799
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books:500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
30.5 - Butterflycager's task: Christmas Carolling
Carol: "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"
Miracle on I-40: A Christmas Love Story by Curtiss Ann Matlock and
Wishin' and Hopin': A Christmas Storyby Wally Lamb
***claiming Goodreads Author ticket for Curtis Ann Matlock
Points this post: 30
Total points: 35
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 3
Pages read: 799
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books:500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
15.9 Hark! The Herald Angels SingAngel Be Good by Kathy Carmichael, a Goodreads author.
Total Points: 115
GRA: 2
Mod
15.6 Read 'Em Their Writes.. The Circle of Bloodby Alane Ferguson (main character is assistant coronor that works with the sherrifs deputy to solve the crime.
Points this Post: 25
Total points- 170
Tasks Completed: 10
Books read: 12
Pages Read : 3,490
GR Authors: 5
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
15.5 - All Shiny and NewI read Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson, which was published this year.
S. J. Watson is a Goodreads author.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 55
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
10.4- Blue, White, and the Black of the Night- Read a book that has a mainly blue, white or black cover, or a combination.I read
by Ally Condine.This book has a blue and white cover.
15.2- Make it Work
For both books, I chose OPTION B- which was to read a book whose cover is "all about the dress".
BOOK 1:
by Ally CondineThe girl on the cover has a beautiful green dress.
BOOK 2:
by Cynthia HandThis girl on the cover is wearing a beautiful dress as well. =)
Cynthia Hand is a Goodreads Author.
Also, please note, Hallowed is an ARC that I received and will be released in January.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 40
Tasks Completed: 4
GR Authors: 3
Big Books: 0
15.7 Directionally Challenged: Northern Exposure by Jane Rylon and Mari Carr***Mari Carr is a Goodreads Author***
Total Points this Post: 15
Total Points in Challenge: 215
Books Read: 18
Tasks Completed: 13
GR Authors: 15
Big Book Tickets: 500+(0); 750+(0); 1000+(1)
CHRISTINE USTask 5.5 All around the World
And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander
The book is set during the Victorian period.
****Tasha Alexander is a GR author
Task 15.5 Shiny & New
Friendship Bread by Darien Gee
Published in April 2011
***Darien Gee is a GR author
TOTAL: 40
QUEENARWENFinished 10.5 It’s Summer Somewhere:
(book takes place in and around South China Sea -- Madagascar, Philippines, etc.)Taylor Anderson is a Goodreads Author.
Repost of the one below, now that I have a readerboard name.
Rebecca wrote: "Task 10.10 The Winter Blues: Lord John and the Scottish Prisoner -- Diana Gabaldon is a GR author."
15.8 What's IndieNext?Linger by Maggie Stiefvater (from Kids' Next Autumn 2010 List)
**Claiming GR Author Ticket**
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 185
Tasks Completed: 10
Books Read: 14
GR Author: 8
Big Books: 500=1, 750=1x2, 1000=0
5.2. That bugs me!Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
Big Book = 743 pages
Goodreads Author = Diana Gabaldon
Total Points = 190
Deyara➜ Task #10.10 The Winter Blues
Working Stiff by Rachel Caine
I love Rachel Caine, and have been dying to read this since I heard it was coming out.
➜ Task #20.8 It's My Birthday - Dionisia's task: ...and it's all about ME (Myself, and I)
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
Lauren Oliver is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 30 points
Total to Date = 45 points
GR Authors: 1
30.3 - DLMRose's task: Small Changes or Simple Swaps Option B, First word is Hall, and then the H is removed to give me All.
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
*Rachel Hawkins is a goodreads author*
All These Things I've Done by Gabrielle Zevin
*Gabrielle Zevin is a goodreads author*
Points this post: 30
Total points: 140
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 10
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
10.10 The Winter Blues Give yourself a pick-me-up by reading a book you've been dying to read.
There but for the by Ali Smith
This Post: 10
Total Points: 55/985
Tasks Completed: 6/57
Books Read: 6/79
BUTTERFLYCAGER10.5 It’s Summer Somewhere: - The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party by Alexander McCall Smith (takes place in Botswana)
20.3 - Best Review - Chris MD's task: Words Among Friends - The Everything Parent's Guide To Children With ADD/ADHD: A Reassuring Guide To Getting The Right Diagnosis, Understanding Treatments, And Helping Your Child Focus by Linda Sonna
TEPGTCWAARGTGTRDUTAHYCF = TARGET
Alexander McCall Smith is a Goodreads Author.
Points this post: 30
Total challenge points: 260
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 16
Goodreads Authors: 11
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
5.3 Round Here......
Ich schenk dir eine Geschichte 2009: Abenteuergeschichten by unbekanntThe smiley face and the shirt logo are round
5.5 All Around the World
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Published and set during the Victorian era
5.7 Third stone from the sun.
Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead
This is a third book in a series of six
*Richelle Mead is a Goodreads author*
Points this post: 15
Total points: 90
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 9
Goodreads Authors: 6
20.1 Karen F.’s Task: Baby, It’s Cold OutsideI chose Option C, Curl up by the fire (flames on book cover):
Tracking the Tempest by Nicole Peeler**Nicole Peeler is a Goodreads author**
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 70
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Jessica PDX20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Stacie MI's Task: And They Lived Happily Ever After
I chose Option A (Once Upon a Time)
by Karen AbbottMy favorite fairy tale is Hansel and Gretel - I've always thought the breadcrumbs idea was pretty darn clever for a couple of kids!
Points this Post: 20
Total Challenge Points: 150
Total Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books: 500+ - zero; 750+ - zero; 1000+ - zero
5.3 round things
It has round "diamond on the outrim of the flake.. plus round drops of bloodtotal points:5
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5.7. Third stone from the sun.
I read Dime Store Magicby Kelley Armstrong
Kelly is a Good Reads author
Points this task 5
Total Points 65 Tasks done 8
Good Reads Authors 5