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Reading Challenge #11 - Report Points Here
5.2: author name J: Well, it's a re-read (obviously?!) but I loved it! I read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.10 points task
5 points genre fantasy
pages: 310
4.4 Read a book whose title begins with L, O, V, E, U, C, K. Emily the Strange: Stranger and Stranger by Rob Reger. 263 pages.
+10 4.4
+5 Sci Fi genre
+5 3 extra Es and 1 L
20 points
TOTAL = 50 points, 3 books, 838 pages.
4.2 book involving an element of deathInto the Gauntlet
genre: mystery
pages: 326
points this book: 15
points this challenge:75
pages this challenge:1347
1.3 Blood Red Road by Moira Young- 10 pointsGenre Bonus (Action/Adventure)- 5 points
Pages- 459
Points- 15
Discussion on whether it should have won the Costa Book Award HERE.
1.5 Fracture by Megan Miranda- 10 points
Genre Bonus (Contemporary)- 5 points
Pages- 272
Points- 15
4-star rating by Anna Patrick
4.3 Stolen Away by Alyxandra Harvey- 10 points
Genre Bonus (Fantasy)- 5 points
Pages- 288
Points- 15
5.5a Fudge-a-Mania by Judy Blume
Pages- 176
Points- 10
Buzzy Senior and Muriel get married.
6.1a We the Children by Andrew Clements
Pages- 160
Points- 10
POST
Total Points: 170
Pages Read: 3,394
Books Read: 12
Genres: Classic, Dystopia, Religious, Paranormal, Graphic/Manga, Multicultural, Romance, Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Contemporary
Mod
genre: action/adventure
Total points: 15
1.1 Read one or both books selected as the Wild Things “currently reading” for January, February, and/or March. Contribute to the conversation. 5 extra points if the book is read during the month selected.Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake 316 pages
Contributed to the discussion thread
Genre: Paranormal
Bonus 5 points for reading it in Jan.
Total Points: 65
Total Pages: 1328
6.2 read a book by a favorite author Bloodlust
pages: 225
genre: paranormal
posted to appropriate board
points this book: 15
point this challenge: 90
pages this challenge: 1672
Happy Leap Year!3.2 The Hollow by Jessica Verday, 544 pages, 10 points
Completed Tasks4.4 The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (LOEU) +5 (1/14/12)
Genre bonus: Romance
5.3 Stick by Andrew Smith (They travel to California during Easter break) +5 (1/14/12)
Genre bonus: LBGT
3.1 Girls Don't Fly by Kristen Chandler (1/16/12)
5.4 Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys (1/20/12)
Genre bonus: Historical fiction
1.5 Graceling by Kristin Cashore (rated 5 stars by Alyson @KidLitFrenzy) (1/21/12)
Genre bonus: Fantasy
5.2 Eye of the Storm by Kate Messner (1/10/12)
Genre bonus: Dystopian
Points earned: 15
Total points: 125
4.3 The Amulet of Samarkand - 462 pages (10 points)Genre - Fantasy/Supernatural (5 points)
Points Earned = 15
Total Points = 75
Books Read = 5
Pages Read = 1796
Genres Used = War; Paranormal; Sci Fi; Romance; Fantasy/Supernatural
2.1 Slide - 256 pages (10 points)Genre - Mystery (5 points)
Points Earned = 15
Total Points = 90
Books Read = 6
Pages Read = 2052
Genres Used = War; Paranormal; Sci Fi; Romance; Fantasy/Supernatural; Mystery
3.2 Matched - 366 pages (woohoo on the DOT) (10 points)Genre - Dystopian (5 points)
Points Earned = 15
Total Points = 105
Books Read = 7
Pages Read = 2418
Genres Used = War; Paranormal; Sci Fi; Romance; Fantasy/Supernatural; Mystery; Dystopian
2.1 Read an author’s first book.Because I am Furniture by Thalia Chaltas 352 pages
Genre: Realistic Fiction/Contemporary
Total points; 80
Total pages: 1680
2.2 read a book where the character has a firstThe Space Between (main character goes to Earth for the first time)
pages: 362
points this book: 10
Points this challenge: 100
pages this challenge:2034
Kali wrote: "4.4 City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 485 pages+15
Total points: 120
Total pages: 2568"
Kali -- Oh, I get it = the extra e
Wendy wrote: "5.2: author name J: Well, it's a re-read (obviously?!) but I loved it! I read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.10 points task
5 points genre fantasy
pages: 310"
the author name is J. Well? I'm just asking because this is a bit confusing.
Jennifer W wrote: "1.3 Award winner Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien won the Newbery. I posted in the thread "Does the book deserve the award".genre: action/adventur..."
Thanks Jennifer -- it would help if you included the number of pages based on the GR entry. Thanks
Kellee wrote: "Completed Tasks4.4 The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (LOEU) +5 (1/14/12)
Genre bonus: Romance
5.3 Stick by Andrew Smith (Th..."
Kellee, It would really help if you included the number of pages.
As for Eye of the Storm, this is still listed as an still about to come out. Did you get an advance copy? If so, how many pages?
Well, we have gone well past the 15,000 mark in pages and here we are still in the first month!! Is that not just awesome (as my daughter would say)?Karis: 170 points, 3394 pages
Kali: 120 points, 2568 pages
Kellee: 115 points, 2353 pages
Stephanie: 105 points, 2418 pages
Amy: 85 points, 1934 pages
Brandi: 80 points, 1680 pages
Beth: 40 points, 838 pages
Kristen: 30 points, 805 pages
Jessica: 20 points, 654 pages
Wendy: 15 points, 310 pages
Jennfier W: 15 pts, 240 pages
Joanne: 10 pts, 544 pages
Hope everyone is having fun!
Lydia, according to my calculations my total should be 100. Did I miss something? My page count should be higher too.
2.1 The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan. 308 pages.+10 2.1
5 Dystopian genre
15 points
TOTAL = 65 points, 4 books, 1146 pages.
P.S. Lydia, I think my previous total should have been 50 points, not 40. The page count is right.
3.1 Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor- 10 pointsBonus (Kellee's Challenge)- 5 points- There are chimera who are part dragon. Does that count?
Pages- 418
Points- 15
3.5 New Girl by Paige Harbison- 10 points
Genre Bonus (Mystery)- 5 points
Pages- 304
Points- 15
4.2 The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Pages- 318
Points- 10
5.5b My Awesome/Awful Popularity Plan by Seth Rudetsky- 10 points
Genre Bonus (LGBT)- 5 points
Pages- 288
Points- 15
Total Points: 225
Pages Read: 4,722
Books Read: 16
Genres: Classic, Dystopia, Religious, Paranormal, Graphic/Manga, Multicultural, Romance, Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Contemporary, Mystery, LGBT
3.2 Crossed by Ally Condiegenre bonus: dystopian
4.1 Destined by Jessie Harrell
genre bonus: multicultural (Greece)
4.3 The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis
genre bonus: classic
Total Points: 45
Pages Read: 851
4.1 It’s time for Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and the Ides of March! Read a book where the main character falls in loveTweak: Growing Up On Methamphetamines by Nic Sheff 337 pages
Nic falls in love with Zelda which results in a drug addiction relapse as the two endure a co-dependent relationship.
Genre: Nonfiction
Total points: 95
Total pages: 2017
Lydia wrote: "Kellee wrote: "Completed Tasks4.4 The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (LOEU) +5 (1/14/12)
Genre bonus: Romance
5.3 Stick by [author:Andrew Smi..."
Oops- Sorry Lydia! I knew I was missing a column in my spread sheet. I'll do so. Also, Eye of the Storm is 304 pages.
Completed Tasks1.2 The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True by Gerald Morris (128 pages) 1/22/12
Genre bonus: Folk tale retelling
4.1 Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins (338 pages) 1/26/12
4.3 The Adventures of Sir Givret the Short by Gerald Morris (101 pages) 1/22/12
Genre bonus: Humor
2.1 XVI by Julia Karr (325 pages) 1/29/12
Points earned: 55
Total points: 180
Total pages: 3570
1.5 The Reckoning - 391 pages (10 Points)Lucy has it rated as 4 stars.
4.2 Double - 256 pages (2 points)
Genre - Suspense (5 points)
Points Earned = 17
Total Points = 122
Books Read = 9
Pages Read = 3065
Genres Used = War; Paranormal; Sci Fi; Romance; Fantasy/Supernatural; Mystery; Dystopian; Horror/Thriller/Suspense
1.4 Read a book listed in the top ten (10) of a Goodreads Young Adult Listopia list (that has at least 100 votes) and contribute to or start a discussion on the appropriate board.Cinder by Marissa Meyer 390 pages
I added to the Fairy Tales and Retellings thread under the Fantasy/Sci Fi discussion.
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
Genre:Folk/Fairy Tale (including retellings)
Total points: 110
Total pages: 2407
4.3 Dust Girl - 336 pages (2 points)Genre - Historical Fiction (5 points)
Points Earned = 7
Total Points = 129
Books Read = 10
Pages Read = 3401
Genres Used = War; Paranormal; Sci Fi; Romance; Fantasy/Supernatural; Mystery; Dystopian; Horror/Thriller/Suspense; Historical Fiction
5.5 read two books that involve some sort of celebrationThe Craving(wedding celebration), pages 256, points 10
Fins Are Forever (birthday celebration), pages 272, genre: romance, points 5
points this task: 15
points this challenge: 115
pages this challenge:
2562
Amy wrote: "Lydia, according to my calculations my total should be 100. Did I miss something? My page count should be higher too."Yes, Amy, you are right and the point count is 100.
Beth wrote: "2.1 The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan. 308 pages.+10 2.1
5 Dystopian genre
15 points
TOTAL = 65 points, 4 books, 1146 pages.
P.S. Lydia, I think my previou..."
Yes, it came up right now.
Emily wrote: "3.2 Crossed by Ally Condiegenre bonus: dystopian
4.1 Destined by Jessie Harrell
genre bonus: multicultural (Greece)
4.3 [book:..."
Emily, please list the number of pages for each book next time. thanks much
Karis (YA Litwit) wrote: "3.1 Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor- 10 pointsBonus (Kellee's Challenge)- 5 points- There are chimera who are part dragon. Does that count?
Pages- 418
Po..."
Karis, The Fault of Our Stars is 318 pages.
Stephanie wrote: "4.3 Dust Girl - 336 pages (2 points)Genre - Historical Fiction (5 points)
Points Earned = 7
Total Points = 129
Books Read = 10
Pages Read = 3401
Genres Used = War; Para..."
Stephanie, I have 124 pts for you. The only book with no genre is The Reckoning -- did you have one for this?
Kellee wrote: "Completed Tasks1.2 The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True by Gerald Morris (128 pages) 1/22/12
Genre bonus: Folk tale retelling
4.1 Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins (338 pages) 1/26..."
This comes to 50 points Kellee. Did you want to add a genre?
Hey there WT Challengers #11! Hope everyone is ready for the Super Bowl (if you are into that sort of thing)! I'm planning on reading until the game starts and then indulging in some serious junk food [hey, a girl has to allow herself SOME icky food SOME times].But in the meantime, let's keep reading!
Karis: 225 points; 4722 pages
Kellie: 165 points; 3554 pages
Amy: 125 points; 2462 pages
Stephanie: 124 points; 3401 pages
Kali: 120 points; 2568 pages
Brandi: 110 points; 2407 pages
Beth: 65 points; 1146 pages
Emily: 45 points; 851 pages [Welcome to the Challenge!]
Kristen: 30 points; 805 pages
Jessica: 20 points; 654 pages
Wendy: 15 points; 310 pages
Jennifer W: 15 points; 240 pages
Joanne: 10 points; 544 pages
When I'm told of a discrepancy, I click on the person's name and track back their entries; so, the quickest way to help me find out what's wrong is to see if you can pinpoint the date of your post.
Your selection of books has been downright "awesome" (as my daughter would say). You all are doing some serious adding to my TBA list. So, check out each others' entries -- you can find some great suggestions.
Have a happy beginning of February! Think presidents! Love! Fur Rendezvous (for those who love all things Alaskan)!
Lydia wrote: "Karis (YA Litwit) wrote: "3.1 Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor- 10 pointsBonus (Kellee's Challenge)- 5 points- There are chimera who are part dragon. Does..."
Okay. Noted.
Thanks Lydia. You're doing a great job! I'm really enjoying this challenge.
Okay... I'm changing The Fault in Our Stars to from task 4.2 to task 1.1. No change in points for that. Discussed HERE. Also, I'm claiming the genre "War" for Daughter of Smoke and Bone (+5).2.1 Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
Pages- 323
Points- 10
2.4 Incarnate by Jodi Meadows- 10 points
Bonus (Kellee's February)- 5 points
Pages- 384
Points- 15
4.2 A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
Pages- 215
Points- 10
5.3 Everneath by Brodi Ashton- 10 points
Bonus (Jack is on Spring Break when Nikki agrees to go to the Underworld with Cole)- 5 points
Pages- 384
Points- 15
6.2 Paper Towns by John Green
Pages- 305
Points- 10
Discussion link HERE.
6.3 Double Fudge by Judy Blume
Pages- 224
Points- 10
Discussion link HERE.
Total Points: 300
Pages Read: 6,557
Books Read: 22
Genres: Classic, Dystopia, Religious, Paranormal, Graphic/Manga, Multicultural, Romance, Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Contemporary, Mystery, LGBT, War
No, no genre for that one. Did you get the 7 points listed on that same post? I did a second book for 4.2 and had a genre for that one.After my post on 1/22/12 that got me to 105 points...
There was 17 points from the post on 1/29/12. The Reckoning for 10 points and Double for 7 points.
105+17 = 122
Then my current one on 1/31/12 for 7 points. Dust Girl as a second book for 4.3 with a genre.
122+7 = 129
Lydia wrote: "Kellee wrote: "Completed Tasks1.2 The Adventures of Sir Gawain the True by Gerald Morris (128 pages) 1/22/12
Genre bonus: Folk tale retelling
4.1 Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins (..."
Oops- No, no genre. So my total is 175 then?
I was trying to do this challenge without making an excel spreadsheet and just use word, but I may need to make one as I obviously am struggling with the challenge of adding ;)
Stephanie wrote: "No, no genre for that one. Did you get the 7 points listed on that same post? I did a second book for 4.2 and had a genre for that one.After my post on 1/22/12 that got me to 105 points...
..."
Stephanie, I'm sorry but I'm not understanding your post. Could you please e-mail me with all the specifics lined out? Sorry, I'm just a bit lost about what you are saying.
Okies, no problem. I sent you the lay out of my whole challenge thus far. Hope its clearer.
I have a lot to update so here we go... :)1.2 The Mark of the Golden Dragon: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Jewel of the East, Vexation of the West, and Pearl of the South China Sea by L.A. Meyer, 378 pages (10)
Genre: Action/Adventure (5)
Bonus for Month challenge (5)
Total book points: 20
1.3 Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech, 280 pages (10)
Genre: Realistic Fiction (5)
Total book points: 15
This was a fantastic book that definitely deserved the Newbery. I loved the tale that was woven in this book and can't believe I've waited this long to read it.
1.5 Sweetly by Jackson Pearce (5 stars by Karis), 312 pages, (10)
Genre: Fairy Tale (5)
Total book points: 15
2.2 Friends with Boys by Erin Faith Hicks, 224 pages (10)
Total book points: 10
2.3 Angel of the Battlefield #1 by Ann Hood, 192 pages (2)
Total book points: 2
I really enjoyed this one and can't wait to see how the series builds on this first book. I love the house they live in and the secrets it contains.
2.5 First Day on Earth by Cecil Castelluci, 150 pages (10)
Total book points: 10
3.3 The Way We Fall by Megan Crewe, 309 pages (10)
Genre: Dystopian/Apocolyptic (5)
Total book points: 15
3.3 The Sky Inside by Clare B. Dunkle, 240 pages (2)
Total book points: 2
4.1 Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood, 326 pages (10)
Genre: Religious (5)
Total book points: 15
4.2 Fracture by Megan Miranda, 262 points (10)
Total book points: 10
4.3 When the Sea is Rising Red by Cat Helisen, 296 pages (10)
Total book points: 10
4.3 Pandemonium by Chris Wooding, 176 pages (2)
Genre: Manga (5)
Total book points: 7
5.1 Where the Streets Had a Name by Randa Abdel-Fattah, 320 pages (10)
Genre: Multicultural (5)
Total book points: 15
5.2 The Book of Wonders by Jasmine Richards, 416 pages (10)
Genre: Fantasy (5)
Total book points:15
5.4
The Humming Room by Ellen Potter, 192 pages (10) Genre: Mystery (5)
Total book points: 15
Total points earned: 206
Total pages read: 4878
Total books read: 17
Genres used: Sci-fi, paranormal, action-adventure, realistic fiction, fairy tale, dystopian, religious, manga, multicultural, fantasy, mystery
Ok, I'm gonna join in and see what I can do! This is mine so far:1.2 Under the Never Sky384 pages 10 points
1.4 Divergent487 pages genre Dystopian 15 points
1.5 Cinder390 pages genre Fairy Tale retelling 15 points
2.3 Delirium441 pages 10 points
3.1 Legend305 pages 10 points
3.2 Mockingjay 390 pages genre War 15 points
4.1 Shiver390 pages genre Romance 15 points
4.2 Catching Fire 391 pages 10 points
I hope I did those right!
The link to the monthly challenge board is not working. can it be updated?
Brooke wrote: "The link to the monthly challenge board is not working. can it be updated?"Until Lydia gets that updated, here's a link: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...
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+15
Genre Bonus: Historical Fiction +5
Total: 20
Pages: 476
Updated Total Points: 105
Updated Pages: 2083