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WINTER 2011/2012 TASKS
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3 The Winter Blues - Downloadable Book - Does God Heal Today 32 pages. Blue Cover - Very Good Book. Very informative. [http://www.tomorrowsworld.org/booklet...]
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Here's the hot link: Does God Heal Today. You can get a free print copy at this sight too. Cool!
15.10 - The Nutcracker Using #1 - ''Clara and Fritz, the Staklbaum children''.I read the book "Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus" to my youngest daughter and we had a great laugh.
Author: Barbara Park
69 Pages
15.1 Cause Knowledge is power! #1 A + C:For Book A I chose "Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business" I read it to my younger daughter.
Author: Barbara Park
68 Pages
For Book C I chose "Mommy Loves Me" I read it to my daughter. It was cute.
Author: Susie Garland
20 Pages
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I "auditioned" for a soldier (option #3) when I read The Soldier's Wife
I thought this book was very nostalgic, with the descriptions of daily life and clothing. Blanche's obsession with fashion and how smart she was to make the green jacket out of old curtains reminded me of Scarlet in “Gone With the Wind.” The way Vivienne let Millie and Simon go off and have adventures reminded me of my own childhood. We never had to give details about where we went or what we were doing when we ran out the door to play. Today I think most parents are more cautious about where their children are and who they are with. It did surprise me that Vivienne was so carefree about her daughter's whereabouts while the island was occupied by Germans.
I suppose Vivienne felt a sense of safety with the soldiers next door, even though they were enemies. This book reveals the human side of those who are thought to be enemies. I can understand how some of the Germans must have felt caught between loyalty to their country and disgust by the war crimes they saw around them. I'm sure Vivienne felt she couldn't be too strict on Blanche and allowed her to go to the parties with Germans because of her own secret involvement with Gunther.
15.10 option 4 part 2,"50 Secrets of the World's Longest Living people" by Sally Beare pages 294. Most of us desire a long, healthy life, but what are the foods and live style that will be the most beneficial? Sally Bears has chosen five remote places on the globe to study and reveal how these people are exceptionally healthy, look decades younger and live to enjoy their 100th birthday. She shares these life enhancing tips which are easily introduced into every one's diet and life style.
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Would you rather be a Snow Queen or a snowflake? LOL!
With my hair turning white I feel like a snowflake melting fast.
15.10 - The NutcrackerOption #4: Snow Queen and the Snowflakes
Book: Winged Obsession Jessica Speart (320 pages)
Another one of Suzanne’s picks – excellent suggestion! A non-fiction book that details the efforts to apprehend a world-wide butterfly smuggler. Contains interesting information about butterflies, smuggling, and wildlife management, but is not so scientific that it becomes difficult to read.
Swamplandia! Karen Russell (320 pages)One of the books Suzanne picked out for me when I was grounded because of my knee. An enjoyable easy read. The Bigtree alligator-wrestling dynasty is in decline, and Swamplandia!, their island home and gator-wrestling theme park, is swiftly being encroached upon by a sophisticated competitor called the World of Darkness. that Ava, a resourceful but terrified thirteen, struggles to keep the family business afloat in spite of numerous traumatic events.
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One of the books Suzanne picked out for me when I was grounded because of my knee. An enjoyable easy read. The Bigtree alligator-wrestling dynasty is in ..."
I forgot which task you were going to use this one with ... remind me so I can add your points!
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Option #4: Snow Queen and the Snowflakes
Book: Winged Obsession Jessica Speart (320 pages)
Another one of Suzanne’s picks – excellent suggestion! A non-fiction book t..."
Kathy is taking the part of a snowflake ... the role of Snow Queen is still available ... LOL!
I didn't have to audition - I'm the reigning flake1
Suzanne wrote: "Lynn wrote: "Swamplandia! Karen Russell (320 pages)One of the books Suzanne picked out for me when I was grounded because of my knee. An enjoyable easy read. The Bigtree alligator-wrestling dy..."
Swampandia 15.4 All Shiny and New
Gee - you expect posts, books, task numbers .. . did you miss the above post that I'm the feigning flake?
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That is cute Lynn :)
15.7 What’s Indie Next? 15.7 WHAT’S INDIE NEXT? Indie List: December, 2011
The Wedding Quilt Jennifer Chiaverini (332 pages)
This is definitely a series to read in order, as each book has many references to earlier events.
As the wedding day of Sara McClure’s daughter, Caroline approaches, Sara’s thoughts are filled with memories of Elm Creek Manor, both past and present. As they prepare for the wedding, Sara and her long=time friends reminisce of Elm Creek Manor and all the women and their families who lived there in happiness and sorrow.
15.5 "Started Early, Took My Dog" by Kate Atkins.Pages 371. Terribly British, with all their slang, this tale is about a private detective, Jackson Brodie who is hired to find the identity of a girl's mother. Another plot woven in ,is a retired police woman, Tracy Waterhouse, working as a shopping mall security guard, unfortunately kidnaps a prostitute's child. This is really a good story, but I didn't like it because of the cursing.
15.2 Make it Work B. The Lady of Bolton Hill Elizabeth Camden (336 pages)
Elizabeth Camden’s debut book
This is a historical romance set in 1870's Baltimore where a woman with a cause falls in love with a man she hopes to save. Faith in God is woven throughout the novel, especially through Clara Endicott.
Her compassion for the underprivileged placed her in the midst of much conflict.
On the LifeWay blog, there is a Q & A with Elisabeth Camden about this debut book There is also a post describing the making of the cover of The Lady of Bolton Hill at Bethany House. Very interesting!
15.2 Make it Work B. To Die For Sandra Byrd (415 pages)
This is the story of Anne Boleyn told through the eyes of her best friend and confidante, Meg Wyatt. However, Meg is much more than just a narrator. She is a complex and engaging character with her own intriguing story to tell. I found myself drawn to her from the first page.
The character of Meg Wyatt is one to be admired for her dedication to Anne Boleyn as a true and faithful friend. Her life is not an easy one with an abusive father, a vindictive brother and at the outset of the novel finds out that the man she loves has chosen the route of becoming a priest. Even in the midst of all of her trials, she becomes a character who is selfless until the very end, a tried and true friend.
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B. The Lady of Bolton Hill Elizabeth Camden (336 pages)
Elizabeth Camden’s debut book
This is a historical romance set in 1870's Baltimore where a woman with a cause fal..."
and here's the cover:
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B. To Die For Sandra Byrd (415 pages)
This is the story of Anne Boleyn told through the eyes of her best friend and confidante, Meg Wyatt. However, Meg is much more than just..."
more pretty dresses
15.8
by Fannie Flagg. Pages 365 Well, I finally found a place for this book which I dearly loved. This novel is about your normal small downtown community with love and humor intertwined. Norma has quite a difficult time keeping track of her Aunt Elner who is forever on the go. But things change drastically when Aunt Elner falls out of her fig tree and dies.
15.3 Winter Wonderland B. China: Heavenly Man (Brother Yen) 368 pages
This was a fantastic book. It tells the story of Liu Zhenying (also known as Brother Yun), a Chinese missionary who began to spread the gospel at the age of 16, in the 1960's. He played a significant role in the house church movement of China. His autobiography tells the story of his inspiring devotion to Christ, his multiple imprisonments and experiences of abuse and torture, and the amazing miraculous ways he has seen God work in his life.
Yun's story shows what surrendering our lives to Christ looks like.
It shows the power of God when one lives selflessly, listens to Him, and trust Him in unbearable circumstances.
15.8 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Angels Around the World Brad Steiger and Sherry Hanson Steiger (195 pages)
The authors share stories of encounters with angels throughout the world which transcend the boundaries of race and religion to guide, rescue and heal.
15.5 Read 'Em Their Rights! Dragon Tears (Dean Koontx) 432 pages
This is a twisted paranormal story of a cop named Harry Lyon who likes tradition and order. He encounters an enemy named TickTock who terrorize his victims and kill them in a brutal way. This extremely creative villain is stalking and playing games with the two main characters. Because of his immense and diverse abilities, it seems almost impossible to stop him. It is up to Harry and his partner to stop this madman from terrorizing new victims.
The dialog consisting of Elvis Presley's songs was great. The parts told from the dog’s perspective were hilarious!
I guess I reversed the books:A. The Winters in Bloom
B. Heavenly Man
I must have deleted the post when I deleted Dragon Tears - here it is.
15.3 Winter Wonderland
A. Winter in the title, set in winter, snowy winter scene, winter holiday.
The Winters in Bloom (Lisa Tucker) 336 pages
The book centers around a single day in the life of the Winter family The first chapter sets the rest of the book up. It's told from Michael’s point of view, in 3rd person, and really shows his life so far. He lives a life filled with worries and doubts and not the life a 5 year old should be having. The rest of the book jumps between the character's points of view and tells both the present and past events. It shows each of the character's connection to each other and gives the reason they act the way they do.
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Mineola Library's 2012 FALL Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Can't Wait to Get to Heaven (other topics)To Die For: A Novel of Anne Boleyn (other topics)
The Lady of Bolton Hill (other topics)
The Soldier's Wife (other topics)
The Soldier's Wife (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Walter Mosley (other topics)Lisa See (other topics)
Read TWO books choosing from 2 different options from categories A-D
A. Conjunction Junction: Read a book with a title or subtitle that contains a coordinating conjunction: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
B. Unpack Your Adjectives- Read a book with a superlative adjective in the title/subtitle: Best, Worst, Biggest, "Most + adjective", etc.
C. Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla- Read a book with a pronoun in the title/subtitle *note the use of "most"
D. Interjections!- So when you're happy (Hurray!) or sad (Aw!) Read a book whose title begins with an interjection or has an exclamation point in the title or subtitle.
Darn! That's the end!
OR
ONE book that fits two of the categories above.ex. Boom Voices of the Sixties Personal Reflections and Lessons for Today option D- Boom! and option A "and"; Why She Buys: The New Strategy for Reaching the World's Most Powerful Consumers options B and C; Yeah I Said It options C and D
Required: Please state the options you chose when you post
15.2 Make it Work: Hit the runway with the January fashion shows: Mode à Paris, Milan Fashion Week, São Paulo Fashion Week and Germany's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Read TWO books that fit the following options. You MAY use the same option twice.
A. ONE book with a type of fabric or dressmaking/tailoring trim (a decorative or functional element applied to the garment), or sewing need: silk, satin, corduroy, denim, leather, lace, button, bead, rhinestone, fringe, pattern, needle, thread, etc. in the title or subtitle. Plurals, possessives, and variations (unbuttoned, lacemaker, silken) work.
B. ONE book with a cover that’s “all about the dress” These lists may help- Dresses to Die For! Women in White Be careful with lists- not every book on a GR list may work. The cover should highlight the dress.
Required: If you choose option B, please include a link to the title or cover (preferred) when you post.
15.3 Winter Wonderland Take a walk in a winter wonderland.
Read TWO books that fit the following options- one A and one B.
A. Winter: Read a book with "winter" in the title/subtitle, set in winter, with a snowy winter scene on the cover, or with a winter holiday (December-February) theme: Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, etc.
And
B. Wonderland: Read a book set in the location of a World Wonder
New York City works for The Empire State Building, Toronto works for The CN Tower, London works for Big Ben, China works for The Great Wall of China, a book set underwater (sub, research station) works for the Deep Sea Vents, etc.
Required: Please include the World Wonder that inspires your book choice and explain the connection if it is not clear from the book description
15.4 All Shiny and New December is Read a New Book Month- read a book published since January 1, 2011 by a new-to-you author.
15.5 Read 'Em Their Rights!January is Crime Stoppers Month- Read a book with a police officer or law enforcement professional as a significant character or subject. These lists may help Best Police Procedurals Cop/Sheriff Romance Novels
Book 'Em, Danno!
Required: Please identify the character if it is not clear in the book description.
15.6 Directionally Challenged Read a book with one of these words: north, south, east, west, map, globe, compass, chart in the title or subtitle. Plurals, possessive, and variations (northern, charting, mapped, globetrotter, southwestern, etc.) work.
15.7 What’s Indie Next? Read a book that has appeared on any Indie Next List at IndieBound.org Required: Please indicate the list your book appeared on when you post
15.8 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing What else do they do? Find out- Read a book with the words "angel" or "heaven" in the title or subtitle or featuring angels or fallen angels as significant characters or subjects. These lists may help: YA Angels, Books Shelved as Angels Be careful- not everything on this shelf may work. Plurals, possessives, and variations work (heavenly, angelic, etc.)
15.9 - Great Minds Think Alike
For this task we will find out if this saying is true when in comes to reading preferences. Go to the individual page for the last book you gave a 5 star rating to (i.e. if the last book you rated 5 stars was The Help by Kathryn Stockett you would go to this page The Help). Scroll down to the section for community reviews and click on the link for rating reviews - 5 stars...then click on the link to organize the list by date (sort:newest). Once you do that you will need to choose someone and visit that person's profile. Click on the “read” shelf from their profile and select another book (one that you haven't read before) that they gave 5 stars to and that will be the book you need to read for this challenge task. When posting your comment, please provide a link to the review for the person's book you chose to read, and state whether you agree or disagree with their five star rating.
15.10 - The Nutcracker
"The Nutcracker" ballet is a holiday favorite for many families. It can involve casting hundreds of people, from young children to older adults, in a professional production. This task involves auditioning for one of these roles. No dancing is required, just read one book from the following options:
1. Clara and Fritz, the Stahlbaum children
Read a book where a child is a main character. For the purposes of this task, a child is defined as someone who is 18 years old or younger. Examples: The Hunger Games, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
2. Herr Drosselmeyer, a toymaker and magician
Read a book that contains magical realism. Magical realism must show up as a genre on the book's main GRs page. Examples: Garden Spells, Like Water for Chocolate.
3. The Nutcracker and the Soldiers of the Nutcracker
Read a book with the word "soldier" in the title or subtitle (series names DO NOT count). Plural and possessive are allowed but no other variations. Or read a book with soldiers as important characters. For the purposes of this task, the "soldier" can be in any branch of the U.S. military (not just Army) or a member of the official military of another country (i.e., terrorist groups and kidnapped young boys that may be fighters are excluded). The soldier may be active duty or a veteran. The book can be fiction or nonfiction. Example: The Soldier's Wife, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival Resilience and Redemption.
4. The Snow Queen and the Snowflakes
Read a book with the word "snow" in the title or subtitle (series names DO NOT count). Variations will work as long as the word "snow" is intact. Examples: Whiter Than Snow, Snow Falling on Cedars, Snowfall. OR read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with one of these letters S, N, O, W. Examples: Walter Mosley, Lisa See.
Required: Identify the part you tried out for when you post.