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OFFICIAL WINTER CHALLENGE - 2008/2009
Finished:Grumpy Old Christmas for
8. Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word Winter, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other winter holiday. 5 points
2 more finished-10 point tasks:
For The Holiday Season: Read a Book with a Holiday Song in the Title.
Blue Christmas
Read A Book With December, January, Or February In The Title.
A Wedding in December
That brings my grand total points up to 30.
Heather in KS
10 POINT TASKS5. Many Great Authors Died in 2008: Read A Book By An Author Who Died This Year.
For the Good of the Cause by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.
TOTAL POINTS: 55
5 POINT TASKS1. 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. Arctic Hero - Catherine Johnson
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.) Text Game - Kate Cann
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.
Married Lovers - Jackie Collins
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. When the Bough Breaks - Jonathan Kellerman
8. Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word Winter, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other winter holiday. A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickesn
9. Read A Mystery Novel. In Their Footsteps - Tess Gerritsen
10. The Oscars Are In February: Read a Book you’ve Already Seen the Film To. Stardust - Neil Gaiman
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. Silent Night - Mary Higgins Clark
3. For Christmas: Read a Book with Any of the Following in the Title: Angel, Miracle, God, Jesus, Shepherd, Manger, Wise Man, Mary, or Joseph.
4. For Valentine’s Day: Read a Book with the Word Love, Romance, Kiss, Valentine, Cupid, Sweetheart or Heart in the Title. Harvesting the Heart - Jodi Picoult
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. Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word King, Queen, Princess, Prince, Duke, Or Duchess.
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. The Oscar’s are coming: Read a Book or Play Whose Movie Counterpart Was Nominated or That Won in the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay Category and Watch the Film. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A...
10. In Honor Of Inauguration Day: Read A Book About Politics/Politicians (Fiction Or Non-Fiction).
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. Ann From S.C.'s Task - Read a book that you have started but never finished.
3. Lisa's Task - Read a book of at least 700 pages.
Thought this would make it easier to see what I have read already, for points wise.
POINTS: 55 so far
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). The Cement Garden by Ian McEwan, an English novelist. (25 pts.)New total: 100 pts.
Liz(Bklyn)
5 POINT TASKS2. 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.)
Gingerbread by Rachel Cohn
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.
Predator by Patricia Cornwell
7. 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
10. The Oscars Are In February: Read a Book you’ve Already Seen the Film To.
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
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 POINTS: 65
Completed FIVE POINT TASKS 2. Checked-out a Library book:(changed)The Magicians and Mrs. Quent - Gale Beckett
3. Read a romance: Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast - Robin McKinley
4. Winter Read: A Touch of Frost - Laurell K. Hamilton
6. New Author: Graceling - Kristin Cashore
7. Mystery: Murder on the Orient Express - Agatha Christie
POINTS: 25
Completed TEN POINT TASKS
6. Ancestry: Daughter of the Forest - Juliet Marillier
POINTS: 10
Completed FIFTEEN POINT TASKS
4. Sequels/Series: Legendsong 1&2 - Isobelle Carmody
5. Profession: Just Listen - Sarah Dessen
POINTS: 30
Completed TWENTYFIVE POINT TASKS
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)
3. 700 page book: Darksong - Isobelle Carmody
POINTS: 50
Total Points:115
Next - Read a book you never finished: Jane Eyre - Charlotte Brontë
5 Point Tasks1 – Main character is an African-American: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston (12/10/08)
2 – Read a library book: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris (12/26/08).
8 – Christmas in the title: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson (12/19/08)
10 Point Tasks
2 – Has a holiday song in the title: Silver Bells by Luanne Rice (12/27/08). I didn’t love it, but it was a fast read and an easy way to snag 10 points for the challenge! :)
15 Point Tasks
4 – Read a book & it’s sequel: Club Dead Sookie Stackhouse Book 3 (12/17/08) and Dead to the World Sookie Stackhouse Book 4 (12/19/08) by Charlaine Harris
25 Point Tasks
2 – Started in 2004, never finished: Jewel Oprahs Book Club by Brett Lott (12/23/08)
Tasks Completed: 6/33
Points: 65/375
Up Next: for 10 points, read a book with December in the title: The Warmest December by Bernice L. McFadden. Like most of my books, this came from my local library. I probably wasn’t paying attention when I requested the book because they set aside the large print for me. I can see that might be potentially annoying.
Elizabeth- I LOVED Wally Lamb's new book. You really should pick it up!
5 Point Task6. Read A Book By A New, First Time Author. (The author can have only one published book at the time you read it.)
The Red Leather Diary: Reclaiming a Life Through the Pages of a Lost Journal by Lily Koppel-12/26
New Total- 100
Just finished The Given Day by Denis LeHane for 25 points--read a book that is more than 700 pages. That puts me at 50 points (I love finishing the big point tasks!)
--Thanks Angela, I'll get it when I get back in town.
Next up for me is either Animal, Vegetable, Miracle for the one I started, but did not finish. Or The Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao for the library task.
Cynthia - 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. Can I read Artic Hero - Catherine Johnson
Beth (Shmack) wrote: I probably wasn’t paying attention when I requested the book because they set aside the large print for me. I can see that might be potentially annoying. Large print is ok to read, but can get heavy after a while !
Cynthia, mine has been updated to 45pts so far.
Fiona - arctic will be okay for that task.
do we have to keep track of our own points?
Rosemary - I put together the leader board but yes you need to keep track of your own points.It would be helpful if everyone clearly posted the total points they've earned at the end of their new posts (when their totals have changed that is). Most people do this already but for those of you who haven't participated before and aren't doing that it just makes it easier to update the board.
just finished What They Always Tell Us for the "Read A Book Whose Title Starts With The Word Who, What, Where, When, Why Or How" challenge for 5 points.new total:
Jamie(23)--50 points
Completed:5 Point Tasks
3. Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer
6. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Harper Lee Wiki Link
7. Read a book whose title starts with the word who, what, why, when, where, or how: Who Put the Butter in Butterfly? by David Feldman
8. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
10 Point Tasks
7. Read a book where the main character is mentally or physically handicapped: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
10. HP and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
15 Point Tasks
8. Dracula by Bram Stoker: Resolution: Read all of the books on TNBBC's Reading List
9. A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
25 Point Tasks
1. Watership Down by Richard Adams Richard Adams Wiki Link
2. Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
3. HP and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Total Points Earned: 145
Total Books Read: 11
Next up: Read a book about Politics or Politicians:
And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic
I finished a 25 point task1. Read a book set in or by an author of a country with a name that starts with one of your initials:
Black Snow by Mikhail Bulgakov
(my last name starts with "R" and it's a Russian novel.)
New Total: 80 points
I'm sucking wind on this challenge! So far:5 points
8. Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word Winter, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other winter holiday. A Christmas Carol
9. Read A Mystery Novel. The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel
10 points
10. Read A Book With A Title Containing The Name Of A Body Part (Eg. Hand, Nail, Finger, Toe, Etc). In Cold Blood
Total: 20
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.)Testimony, by Anita Shreve
I'm up to 40 points now. :)
Goal: 130 total points.5 Point Tasks:
1. Read A Book With A Main Character Who Is African American...
- Beloved, Toni Morrison
5. Pull a book from a hat.
- Solaris, Stanislaw Lem
7. Title Starts With Who, What, Where, When, Why...
- What Dreams May Come, Richard Matheson
9. Read a mystery novel.
- Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil, John Berendt
10. Read a book that you've already seen the film to.
- The Runaway Jury, John Grisham
10 Point Tasks:
3. Read a book with God, Angel, Miracle, etc in the title.
- American Gods, Neil Gaiman
4. Read a Book with Love, Romance, or Heart in the title.
- Where The Heart Is, Billie Letts
5. Read a book by an author that died this year.
- The Andromeda Strain, Michael Crichton
7. Read a book where the main character has a mental or physical handicap.
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Mark Haddon
8. Read a book with King, Queen, etc in the title.
- The Princess Bride, William Goldman
15 Point Tasks:
6. Read A Historical Fiction Book Featuring A
Famous Historic Personality...
- Girl with the Pearl Earring, Tracy Chevalier
8. Read a book relating to one of your New Years resolutions.
-Don't Eat This Book!: Fast Food and the Supersizing of America, Morgan Spurlock
25 Point Tasks:
3. Read a book of at least 700 pages.
- The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas
--Completed Tasks--
5 Pointers:
3. Read a Romance Novel
12/18: Persuasion = +5 pts
15 Pointers:
4. Read A Book And Read It's Sequel.
12/27: The Golden Compass & The Subtle Knife = +15 pts
Total Points To Date: 20
just finished Holidays on Ice for the "It’s Winter: Read A Book Whose Title Contains a Winter Weather Word " challenge for 5 points.NEW TOTAL:
Jamie(23)--55 points
10 POINT TASKS8. Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word King, Queen, Princess, Prince, Duke, Or Duchess.
The Once and Future King by T.H. White.
TOTAL POINTS: 65
I feel like I've been really cranking them out the past couple days. Why can't it always be Christmas vacation?!? :)5 Point Tasks
1 – Main character is an African-American: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston (12/10/08)
2 – Read a library book: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris (12/26/08).
8 – Christmas in the title: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson (12/19/08)
10 Point Tasks
2 – Has a holiday song in the title: Silver Bells by Luanne Rice (12/27/08).
9 – Has December in the title: The Warmest December by Bernice L. McFadden (12/28/08). About abuse, so not the most heartwarming read for the holiday break, but a good book nonetheless. It made me cry.
15 Point Tasks
4 – Read a book & it’s sequel: Club Dead Sookie Stackhouse Book 3 (12/17/08) and Dead to the World Sookie Stackhouse Book 4 (12/19/08) by Charlaine Harris
25 Point Tasks
2 – Started in 2004, never finished: Jewel Oprahs Book Club by Brett Lott (12/23/08)
Tasks Completed: 7/33
Points: 75/375
Up Next: for 25 points, read a book set in or by an author of a country with a name that starts with the first letter of your name: The Devil and Miss Prym by Paulo Coelho. Beth, meet Brazil.
Cynthia... I finished the extra book I was reading and then edited my original update post (don't ask me why)... so just in case you miss it, I'm now at 145 points. :)
Two questionsMystery and Donna Leon her books, is that okay?
For the historical personailty is A girl with a pearl earring okay? Saw it on someones challenge but before taking it for that want to be sure it matches.
When I read the challenge for the first time, I thought, "No way! I can't finish all those in... like 2 years!" But then I realized I didn't have to complete ALL tasks. So I jumped in. :)All books read from December 1st count, right? This is my completed tasks so far:
5 POINT TASKS
9. Read A Mystery Novel. Hide by Lisa Gardner
10 POINT TASKS
1. For Chinese New Year: Read a Book That Takes Place in China or Was Written By a Chinese Author. Flying Fox of the Snowy Mountain/ Xue Shan Fei Hu a martial arts novel by Jin Yong (the pen name of Louis Cha)
*There is an English translation of this book called Fox Volant of the Snowy Mountain, but I don't recommend it. Most people say the translation was quite bad. I read it in the much better (methinks!) Thai translation.
total points: 15
And some questions please, Cynthia
Is a play counts for 5-point task no. 10: The Oscars Are In February: Read a Book you’ve Already Seen the Film To.? (it counts for the other Oscar task)
And for 15-point task no. 10: In Honor Of Inauguration Day: Read A Book About Politics/Politicians (Fiction Or Non-Fiction). Does the book must deal directly with politics? I'm reading Mister Pip. It's about life of ordinary people in the time of civil war, which I consider a form of political conflict.
And for the last 25-point task: Read a book of at least 700 pages. What if my edition has 700+, but most edition has only 600+? Will it count?
And here is some book suggestions:
For someone I find along the thread that need a book with main characters working in assurance (too late now?): try this one Double Indemnity by James M. Cain. Can be used as a mystery for everyone too.
For books about China: try The Banquet Bug: A Novel (I think it's called The Uninvited in the UK) by Geling Yan, and the mystery novels by Qiu Xiaolong. I have nothing against Amy Tan, just feel dizzy seeing her name keeps turning up.
THANK THE LORD JESUS I AM DONE WITH WUTHERING HEIGHTS. Can I just say that I still don't understand the love affair people have with this book. But I'm sure some people would think it's odd that I have a tattoo of the word Pip cuz I love Great Expectations so much.Ok, now that I got that out of my system.
25 pt task #2 - Read a book you started and never finished:
Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte.
New total: 115 pts
Lindsay, I remember reading that book. I did like it but do remember how hard it was continuing it.
Cynthia, have u been keeping an eye on what I have read so far, as I put the points on there (at the bottom).
Ok im a late starter but seems like fun - and can count what ive read in Decso far:
February Is National Library Lovers Month...Visit Your Local Library 'Middlesex' 5 pnts
6. Read A Book That Takes Place In A Country That Is Part Of Your Ancestry - 'Amsterdam' most of it is in London- 5 pnts
6. Read A Historical Fiction Book Featuring A
Famous Historic Personality Or A Biography Of A Historical Figure. 'Music and Silence' 15 pnts
9. The Oscar’s are coming: Read a Book or Play Whose Movie Counterpart Was Nominated or That Won in the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay Category and Watch the Film. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' 15 pnts
Total so far 40 pnts
putting my self down to read:
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. Memoirs of a Geisha 25pnts
2. Ann From S.C.'s Task - Read a book that you have started but never finished. - 'Atonement' 25pnts
1. For African American History Month: Read a Book about the Civil Rights Movement (Non-Fiction) or Takes Place during That Time Period (Fiction). 'Secret life of bees' 15 pnts
7. Read A Non-Fiction Book About A Religion Other
Than Your Own. 'The Dalia Lamas book of wisdom' 15pnts
10. In Honor Of Inauguration Day: Read A Book About Politics/Politicians (Fiction Or Non-Fiction). 'dreams of my Father' 15 points
4. Read A Book And Read It's Sequel. Books should be read back to back. 'the good husband of zebra drive' and 'the miracle at speedy motors' 15pnts
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.
'Like Water for Chocolate' 15 pnts
8. Read A Book That Relates To One Of Your New Year's Resolutions. Hmmmm. im giving up smoking so hopefully will have 'white teeth'! 15pnts
7. Read A Book Where The Main Character Is Mentally Or Physically Handicapped. 'The Bell Jar' - 15pnts
1. For Chinese New Year: Read a Book That Takes Place in China or Was Written By a Chinese Author. 'Joy Luck club' 10pnts
10. Read A Book With A Title Containing The Name Of A Body Part (Eg. Hand, Nail, Finger, Toe, Etc).
'Fingersmith' 10pnts
3. For Christmas: Read a Book with Any of the Following in the Title: Angel, Miracle, God, Jesus, Shepherd, Manger, Wise Man, Mary, or Joseph. 'God of Small things' 10pnts
5. Many Great Authors Died In 2008: Read A Book By An Author Who Died This Year. http://www.fantasticfiction.co... '2001 a space oddysey' 10pnts
8. Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word King, Queen, Princess, Prince, Duke, Or Duchess. 'The Black Prince' Iris Murdoch - 10pnts
4. For Valentine’s Day: Read a Book with the Word Love, Romance, Kiss, Valentine, Cupid, Sweetheart or Heart in the Title. ' The feast of love' Charles Baxter 10pnts
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 lovely bones' 5pnts
. 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.
' Beloved' 5 pnts
10. The Oscars Are In February: Read a Book you’ve Already Seen the Film To. 'contact' 5pnts
New Author 'Guernsey literary and potato peel society' - 5pnts
That would make a total of 275 goodness am i getting in too deep! - seems unthinkable i could get through all those...
Total @ 29/12/08 = 40Pts (Goal: 275)
4 Tasks complete (Goal: 25)
- Beth your total in the last post was off by 10 so I adjusted in for the board.- Darla - thank you for letting me know. I hadn't seen that yet but it's adjusted now.
- Jeane - Donna Leon's book are fine for the mystery category, and Girl with a Pearl earring would work fine for the Historical Fiction task.
- Potjy - yes you may read a play of a film you've already seen, the inauguration task should be more politically based or include at least one politician in it to count for that task so that one doesn't really fit, and for the 25 point task as long as your edition is over at least 700 pages it counts
- Fiona - yes I try to read through everyone's posts
Welcome to the people to the people just joining in - this is really great it just keeps getting bigger and bigger every time we do this - we already have more posts here than we had during the entirety of the fall challenge and we're only at the end of month 1.
Keep up the good reading and have fun!!!!!
oh... p.s its actually the middle of Summer here and im roasting... but happy to go along with the Winter theme!
Cynthia, I have a couple of questions concerning the tasks. Arctic Hero - Catherine Johnson could be read for either of these 2 tasks. I was wondering if it could be for 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. or 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.
Also can I read Star Sullivan - Maeve Binchy for 3. For Christmas: Read a Book with Any of the Following in the Title: Angel, Miracle, God, Jesus, Shepherd, Manger, Wise Man, Mary, or Joseph.
Thanks once again xx
5 POINT TASKS5. 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 View from the Seventh Layer by Kevin Brockmeier.
TOTAL POINTS: 70
I know this's very crazy and unlikely, but can Hogfather by Terry Pratchett be counted for 2. For Christmas: Read a Book with the word Santa, Elf, or the Name of Any of the Reindeer in the Title? Hogfather is the Discworld's equivalent of Santa Clause. :P
5 point task 7. Read A Book Whose Title Starts With The Word Who, What, Where, When, Why Or How. - When Santa Fell To The Earth - Cornelia Funke
15 point task
2. For Christmas: Read a Book with the word Santa, Elf, or the Name of Any of the Reindeer in the Title. - The Great Santa Search - Jeff Guinn
Total - 20 points
No, Potjy... you can only count each book for one task...
I'm in! At first I was worried I'd be overwhelmed, but then I realized thata) I don't HAVE to force all of the categories, but can just use these as a guide for books to choose next
b) the book I'm seconds away from starting will earn me five points! (Snow by Orhan Pamuk)
Looking forward to checking back in when I start earning points! :)
5 points4. 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.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel
total points 75
Angela wrote: "No, Potjy... you can only count each book for one task... "I think Potjy meant to ask if it would count toward #2 (under 15 pt task), not two tasks.
Whoops sorry Potjy!! Guess I did not read that carefully enough :)
Melissa wrote: "I'm in! At first I was worried I'd be overwhelmed, but then I realized thata) I don't HAVE to force all of the categories, but can just use these as a guide for books to choose next
b) the book I..."
I just saw this for the first time and felt overwhelmed just reading the tasks! But then I realized with as many books as I read I shouldn't feel that way and like you said, I don't have to force any of them. I'm definitely going to start- I finished my A-Z author and title challenge for 2008 way back in the summer and was hoping to find something new!
Fiona - you can pick which task you want to use the Arctic Hero book for - and the other book Star Sullivan won't count for that task.Potjy - sorry that won't count for that task.
And yes everyone the challenge is meant to be fun; to help clear books off that giant mount tbr I know everyone has; and maybe discover a new book or author along the way.
Cynthia, was wondering about your answers for this.Two questions
Mystery and Donna Leon her books, is that okay?
For the historical personailty is A girl with a pearl earring okay? Saw it on someones challenge but before taking it for that want to be sure it matches
I have Girl with a Pearl earring on mine for the historical figure one. It's about Johannes Vermeer the artist, so I think it would count. :)
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10 POINTS - For Chinese New Year: Read a Book That Takes Place in China or Was Written By a Chinese Author. - The Kitchen God's Wife By Amy Tan
5 POINTS - Read A Mystery Novel. – The Good Thief's Guide to Paris By Chris Ewan
5 POINTS - Pick A Book Out Of A Hat - Elegance By Kathleen Tessaro
10 POINTS - Read A Book That Takes Place In A Country That Is Part Of Your Ancestry. England - The Undomestic Goddess By Sophie Kinsella
10 POINTS - Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word King, Queen, Princess, Prince, Duke, Or Duchess. – The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter, and the People Who Raised Them By Amy Dickinson
5 POINTS - Read A Book Whose Title Starts With The Word Who, What, Where, When, Why Or How. – Where or When By Anita Shreve
15 POINTS - Read A Book And Read its Sequel. - Scot On The Rocks: How I Survived My Ex-Boyfriend's Wedding With My Dignity Ever-So Slightly Intact & Jack With A Twist: Engaging Your Adversary And Other Things They Don't Teach You In Law School By Brenda Janowitz
5 POINTS - Library Book Challenge - Savannah Blues By Mary Kay Andrews
25 POINT TASK - Lisa's Task - Read a book of at least 700 pages. - The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers By Margaret George
5 POINT TASK - Read A Book By A New, First Time Author. – Dreams for Stones By Ann M. Warner
5 POINT TASK - For Valentine’s Day: Read a Romance Novel. – Romeo, Romeo By Robin Kaye
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10 POINTS TASK - For Valentine’s Day: Read a Book with the Word Love, Romance, Kiss, Valentine, Cupid, Or Heart in the Title. - My Old True Love By Sheila Kay Adams
Tasks Completed: 11/29
Total Points Earned: 100/305