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OFFICIAL WINTER CHALLENGE - 2008/2009
Good resolution Darla - I may have to steal that idea...lol!!!
1. Read a book about / set in / or by an author of a country with a name that starts with the first letter of your name. Re-read East of the Sun (Bombay - Bianca)
Total Points:85
edit: Next - Read a 700 page book: Darksong (749 pages)
I am trying sooooo hard to get through Wuthering Heights for the 25pt challenge of Read a book you started but never finished, but once again, I am finding it soooooo difficult. I understand that the book is a classic but it's just so annoying. I can't even put my finger on it, but I just don't like it. Le sigh.
Lindsey wrote: "I am trying sooooo hard to get through Wuthering Heights for the 25pt challenge of Read a book you started but never finished, but once again, I am finding it soooooo difficult. I understand that t..."You can do it!
5points2. February Is National Library Lovers Month...Visit Your Local Library And Either Check Out A Book Or For Those Who Have To Own - Buy One From A Library Sale And Read That Book. (Previously Purchased Books Don’t Count.)
The Long Weekend
75 points total
1. For African American History Month: Read a Book about the Civil Rights Movement (Non-Fiction) or Takes Place during That Time Period (Fiction). The Secret Life of Bees (15 pts.)If anyone is looking for another fiction book that fits this challenge, I highly recommend Four Spirits: A Novel by Sena Jeter Naslund. It takes place in Birmingham Alabama in 1963 and "weaves together the lives of blacks and whites, racists and civil rights advocates, and the events of peaceful protest and violent repression to create both an intimate and epic tapestry of American social transformation."
Liz(Bklyn) total: 50 pts.
Thanks for the suggestion Liz! I am going to change mine to this :)
I just finished a 25 point task3. Read a book of a least 700 pages
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
Total points: 55
Just finished:10 point task:
3. The Angel Experiment 10
Previous total: 30
Current total: 40
Books read: 6
Next Up...
5 point task:
8. Christmas Jars
Task Completed: February Is National Library Lovers Month...Visit Your Local Library And Either Check Out A Book Or For Those Who Have To Own - Buy One From A Library Sale And Read That Book. (Previously Purchased Books Don’t Count.)A Child Called “IT” - Dave Pelzer 5pts
total tasks completed 5/33
total points = 55
liz(vegas)
5 point task #5 - Random book from TBR listCoraline - Neil Gaiman.
New total: 90
Still working on that Wuthering Heights.
For Valentine’s Day: Read a Book with the Word Love, Romance, Kiss, Valentine, Cupid, Sweetheart or Heart in the Title.I just finished "Change of Heart" by Jodi Picoult for 10 points....total so far 35 points.
Finished task #2 - Library Lovers Month for 5 pointsTwilight - Stephenie Meyer
Total points: 15.
so I am getting a rough start. 5pt:
2: from the library: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
10pt:
3: title w/ religious Christmas word: The Stupidest Angel by Christopher Moore
total: 15 points
15 point task--Read a historical fiction book freaturing a famous historic personality.Miracles of Prato
That puts me at 3 books/ 25 points.
Cynthia, I think you gave me ten points extra once in your list and I went on from that. So if I am not wrong I think I have 65 points instead of 75 points.
Just seen this. I'm in !Will scan down the list and see what I've already read this month to get me started !
Finished 15 point taskRead A Historical Fiction Book Featuring A
Famous Historic Personality Or A Biography Of A Historical Figure. The Rose of York: Fall from Grace by Sandra Worth
This book is the final one in the historical fiction trilogy of Richard III that Worth wrote.
7/29; 90/305
Anybody any ideas for this one: 1. February Is African American History Month: Read A Book With A Main Character Who Is African American Or A Biography/Autobiography Of An African American ?
Try How Starbucks Saved My Life Jeane - I'm reading it now. My dau. works there, so that's part of why I'm liking it and my husband is reading it too, but I just think it's interesting. A guy who went to Yale and came up in a wealthy family loses his big-time white collar job at an ad agency in his 60s and winds up working at Starbucks just to have a job.How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else
It also works for the who, what when, How challenge.
PS - He is not African American, but his boss/mentor at Starbucks, Crystal, is. She came from a poor family and they learn alot from each other thruout the story. I'm really curious to see how they both wind up at the end.
5 points- Pick 10 Books From Your TBR List, Put The Titles Pieces Of Paper, And Pick One Out Of A Basket Or A Hat Whatever You Can Find, And Then Read That Book. Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
I love that i just got to read two Neil Gaiman books for this challenge!!
New total: 20
Fifth task completed:6. Read A Book That Takes Place In A Country That Is Part Of Your Ancestry (I.E. If Your Irish Read A Book That Takes Place In Ireland Or About Ireland).
Remember Me?
Total Points: 35
Total tasks completed: 5/25
Jeane, I read Their Eyes Were Watching God for a book where the main character was an African American. It was a really great book.
Jeane wrote: "Anybody any ideas for this one: 1. February Is African American History Month: Read A Book With A Main Character Who Is African American Or A Biography/Autobiography Of An African American ?"I'm currently reading:
The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
"Jeane wrote: "Anybody any ideas for this one: 1. February Is African American History Month: Read A Book With A Main Character Who Is African American Or A Biography/Autobiography Of An African American ?"Andrew wrote:
I'm currently reading:
The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
Just realised I'd rather have 15 points for:
10. In Honor Of Inauguration Day: Read A Book About Politics/Politicians (Fiction Or Non-Fiction).
when I've finished it.
I'd like to join the challenge. Here is what I have completed so far:
5 Point Tasks:
2. Milk Glass Moon by Adriana Trigiani
3. Sweet Trouble by Susan Mallery
8. A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg
9. Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich
15 Point Tasks:
3. The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier
Total Points: 35
Points UpdateI've completed two more tasks since my last post.
Tasks Completed
15 points
#5 Read a book where one of the main characters has the same job as you- The Missing Books by Ian Sansom.
10 points
#2 Read a book with a holiday song in the title- Santa, Baby by Jennifer Cruise, Lori Foster, Carly Phillips
#3 Read a book w/ any of the following words in the title: angel, miracle, God...- Miracle on 34th Street by Valentine Davies
5 points
#7 Read a book whose title contains one of the following words: winter, Christmas, Kwanzaa...- The Winter Pearl by Molly Noble Bull
#8 Read a book whose title starts with Who, What Where...- What's So Great About America by Dinesh D'Souza
#10 Read a book you've already seen the film to- Stardust by Neil Gaiman
Total Points = 50 points
(Latest task completed is in bold.)
Add my romance for 5 points...Austenland by Shannon Hale.
Cute, fun. Nice chick lit for Austen lovers. I am on such a fluff roll lately.
Brings me to 35 points. I have Farenheit 451 to tackle for the book I've started but never finished. I've tried 3 or 4 times. I'm not really in the mood for it though.
5 POINT TASKS7. Read A Book Whose Title Starts With The Word Who, What, Where, When, Why Or How.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
8. Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word Winter, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other winter holiday.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
15 POINT TASKS
4. Read A Book And Read It's Sequel. Books should be read back to back. They can be any two books from a series (not necessarily book 1 & 2) but should be read in order i.e. book 3 then book 4 not book 5 then 8.
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer, Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
25 POINT TASKS
3. Lisa's Task - Read a book of at least 700 pages.
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
Total: 50 Points
Just finished for 5 Points: 5. Pick 10 Books From Your TBR List, Put The Titles Pieces Of Paper, And Pick One Out Of A Basket Or A Hat Whatever You Can Find, And Then Read That Book.
The Road Home by Rose Tremain
Previously Read
10. The Oscars Are In February: Read a Book you’ve Already Seen the Film To.
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
5 point:
3. For Valentine’s Day: Read a Romance Novel.
Mansfield Park by Jane Austin.
25 point:
1. Karen's Task - Read a book about / set in / or by an author of a country with a name that starts with the first letter of your name (first / middle / last). Example - If your name is John - you could read a book about Japan, set in Jamaica, or written by an author from Jordan.
My Father's Wives.
Points total: 40
Next to read is Crazy as Chocolate by Elisabeth Hyde to read a book with a chocolate in the title and then eat that chocolate!
Does anyone know any books that are about someone studying at a University somewhere or who's studying to be a teacher? I can't come up with anything.
I don't remember who said it, but I always chuckle at myself when I find a "lost" book with my bookmark still in place! Sadly, as I am uber busy and rather scatterbrained, in addition to loving books so much that I often have 5-10 different books going at one time, this happens to me quite often!!
Kristina,Dear Bob by Annie Porthouse
It's a girl who is writing a diary to her 'imaginary boyfriend' or rather wished for boyfriend. She is in her first year at university. But to warn you she is a Christian and it is very much about how to cope at uni being a Christian and wanting a boyfriend!!
I suggest it as it's someone at uni and also the author is a friend of mine!! Might be worth a read!
Kristina you could also read a book about a teacher who teaches the subject you plan to or the grade you want to.
10 PT TASK10. Read A Book With A Title Containing The Name Of A Body Part (Eg. Hand, Nail, Finger, Toe, Etc).
I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman - Nora Ephron
Liz(NY) - 30 pts.
is the main character in The Historian a college student? also: Daddy Long Legs.. and possibly The Wrecking Ball..i know its about ppl in their 20's.. or Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities if i think of more i'll let you know.
Finished 15 point task8. Read A Book That Relates To One Of Your New Year's Resolutions. The No-Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley
One of my New Year's resolution is to read one parenting book a month and this one is the first.
8/29; 105/305
Finished 10 pt taskTotal points: 95
Just finished: 5 point task:
8. Christmas Jars 5
Previous total: 40
Current total: 45
Books read: 7
Next Up...
10 point task:
9. A Wedding in December 10
Ofmatt,I was going to read December for that challenge, but decided to do A Wedding in December instead. I am so glad that I did, considering your opinion here!! Thanks!
April I read A wedding in december for the challenge. Didn't think the beginning was interesting, a bit dull but it ended well I think. It was a light and fast read but a part of the story I liked quite a lot, some big part especially towards the beginning not.Did you start it already?
Took my list to work (ie to the library) today and come home with some great ideas and books to get started on !To start with, I'd like to claim the following, which I read in December, but before I'd heard about the challenge:
7. Read A Book Where The Main Character Is Mentally Or Physically Handicapped.
Addition by Tony Jordan
10 points
2. February Is National Library Lovers Month...Visit Your Local Library And Either Check Out A Book
Too easy for me !
I'm nominating Froth on the Cappuccino: How Small Pleasures Can Save Your Life by Maeve Haran
as it was an impulse pick (and I can't make it fit any of the other categories !
5 points
Read A Book With A Title Containing The Name Of A Body Part (Eg. Hand, Nail, Finger, Toe, Etc).Family in his heart by Gail Gaymer Martin 10 pts
I currently have 45 points
9. Read A Mystery Novel. In Their Footsteps - Tess Gerritsen Total: 35 points
LEADER BOARD
ROS - 140
DARLA – 130
OFMATT – 110
SERA - 105
CYNTHIA - 90
LINDSEY - 90
BIANCA - 85
LIZ (BROOKLYN) – 75
ANGELA - 70
JEANE - 70
KAREN – 70
FALLON – 65
SARENNA – 65
MELISSA - 60
ALICE - 55
ANGIE - 55
HEATHER (ONE OF MANY) - 55
SUZIER - 55
BETH (SHMACK) - 50
LIZ (VEGAS) - 50
ANN FROM SC - 45
APRIL - 45
EL - 45
JEN – 45
KRISTINA - 45
SANDY - 45
LAURA - 40
STEPHANIE - 40
AMANDA - 35
FIONA – 35
JAIME (23) - 35
JASMINE - 35
MARSHA - 35
MELODY - 35
TIFFANY - 35
LIZ (NY) – 30
BNOIR - 25
ELIZABETH - 25
ALYSSA - 20
ANDREW (ACE) - 20
ELIZ - 20
JAIME (25) - 20
JOANIE - 20
LISA (CO) - 20
LISA (NV) - 20
MEL - 20
ANDREW - 15
GEMMA - 15
HAYES - 15
JESSICA - 15
LORI - 15
RHIANNON - 10
SARAH - 15
HEATHER (KS) - 10
ANN - 5
FIONA (EYEPIC) - 5
KATHRYN – 5
7. Read A Book Whose Title Starts With The Word Who, What, Where, When, Why Or How. Claiming 5 points for the truly dreadful (see my review for why)
How to Live for Free: 80 Ways to Slash Your Spending
To avoid confusion with too many Andrews:
my regular online username is thisisace, and so some online friends call me Ace .
Am still working my way through The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream for Politician. (God, large print is heavy though !)And for light relief, I had to use this one for Body Part: Do Bats Have Bollocks?
(It's a subtly witty parody of all the
Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze?: And 114 Other Questions, More Questions and Answers from the Popular 'last Word' Column-type books,
where contributors to The Oldie humourous magazine answer questions like "Where IS the middle of Nowhere?" and "What was the best thing before sliced bread ?")
Hello everyone! I have just started out on Good Reads and found your group. This challenge sounds great, so thanks for organizing this Cynthia! I am going to be adding to my lists as I find the books. My goal is to to get at least 100 points.5 POINT TASKS
1. February Is African American History Month: Read A Book With A Main Character Who Is African American Or A Biography/Autobiography Of An African American.
2. February Is National Library Lovers Month...Visit Your Local Library And Either Check Out A Book Or For Those Who Have To Own - Buy One From A Library Sale And Read That Book. (Previously Purchased Books Don’t Count.)
3. For Valentine’s Day: Read a Romance Novel.
4. It’s Winter: Read A Book Whose Title Contains a Winter Weather Word – i.e. Blizzard, Snow, Ice, Sleet, Icicle, Snowflake, Frost, Freeze, Slush, Flurry, Chill, Or Hail.
5. Pick 10 Books From Your TBR List, Put The Titles Pieces Of Paper, And Pick One Out Of A Basket Or A Hat Whatever You Can Find, And Then Read That Book.
6. Read A Book By A New, First Time Author. (The author can have only one published book at the time you read it.)
7. Read A Book Whose Title Starts With The Word Who, What, Where, When, Why Or How.
8. Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word Winter, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other winter holiday.
9. Read A Mystery Novel.
10. Emma By Jane Austin
10 POINT TASKS
1. For Chinese New Year: Read a Book That Takes Place in China or Was Written By a Chinese Author.
2. For The Holiday Season: Read a Book with a Holiday Song in the Title.
3. The Stupdiest Angel By Christopher Moore
4. For Valentine’s Day: Read a Book with the Word Love, Romance, Kiss, Valentine, Cupid, Sweetheart or Heart in the Title.
5. Many Great Authors Died In 2008: Read A Book By An Author Who Died This Year. http://www.fantasticfiction.co...
6. Read A Book That Takes Place In A Country That Is Part Of Your Ancestry (I.E. If Your Irish Read A Book That Takes Place In Ireland Or About Ireland).
7. Read A Book Where The Main Character Is Mentally Or Physically Handicapped.
8. Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King By J.R.R. Tolkien
9. Read A Book With December, January, Or February In The Title.
10. Read A Book With A Title Containing The Name Of A Body Part (Eg. Hand, Nail, Finger, Toe, Etc).
15 POINT TASKS
1. For African American History Month: Read a Book about the Civil Rights Movement (Non-Fiction) or Takes Place during That Time Period (Fiction).
2. For Christmas: Read a Book with the word Santa, Elf, or the Name of Any of the Reindeer in the Title.
3. For Valentine’s Day: Read a Book with the Word Chocolate (Or Type of Chocolate or Other Candy) In The Title, Then Eat That Kind Of Chocolate Or Candy.
4. Read A Book And Read It's Sequel. Books should be read back to back. They can be any two books from a series (not necessarily book 1 & 2) but should be read in order i.e. book 3 then book 4 not book 5 then 8.
5. Read A Book Where One Of The Main Characters Has The Same Profession As You.
6. Read A Historical Fiction Book Featuring A
Famous Historic Personality Or A Biography Of A Historical Figure.
7. Read A Non-Fiction Book About A Religion Other
Than Your Own.
8. Read A Book That Relates To One Of Your New Year's Resolutions.
9. Forrest Gump By Winston Groom
10. His Excellency George Washington By Joseph J. Ellis
25 POINT TASKS
1. Karen's Task - Read a book about / set in / or by an author of a country with a name that starts with the first letter of your name (first / middle / last). Example - If your name is John - you could read a book about Japan, set in Jamaica, or written by an author from Jordan. http://www.listofcountriesofth...
2. Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell By Susanna Clarke
3.The Crimson Petal and the White By Michael Faber
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5 Point Tasks
3. Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer
6. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Harper Lee Wiki Link
8. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
10 Point Tasks
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15 Point Tasks
9. A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
25 Point Tasks
1. Watership Down by Richard Adams Richard Adams Wiki Link
2. Read a book that you have started but never finished: Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
3. HP and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Total Points Earned: 115
Total Books Read: 8
Next up: Read a book that relates to one of your New Year's Resolutions:
Resolution: Read all of the books in TNBBC's Reading list.
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