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OFFICIAL WINTER CHALLENGE - 2008/2009
Completed tasks in December:5 Point Tasks
2 – Library Book: Twilight - Stephenie Meyer
5 - The TBR basket: Kattens språk: förstå din katt - Helga Hofmann
6 - First time author: Geisha, A Life - Mineko Iwasaki
8 – Christmas in the title: The Christmas Mystery - Jostein Gaarder
10 Point Tasks
7 - Mentally Handicapped Character: Känn pulsen slå - Berny Pålsson
15 Point Tasks
4 – Read a book & it’s sequel: The Blood Spilt and The Black Path - Åsa Larsson
25 Point Tasks
3 - Book of at least 700 pages: The Aircastle that Blew Up - Stieg Larsson
Next task: 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).
Book I will read: Värmebölja - Viveca Lärn.
Tasks Completed: 7/33
Points: 70/375
15 POINT TASKS4. 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.
Uglies (Book 1) and Pretties (Book 2) by Scott Westerfeld.
Total = 15 points
5 POINT TASKS0 - 1. Obama's book about his father
5 -
0 - 3. Eclipse - sigh.
0 - 4. Winter of our Discountent - Steinbeck
0 - 5. Name of the Wind - Arg a long one - lol
0 - 6. Griffen's Daugher - a GR author that sounds good
0 - 7. Why haven't you written by Nadine Gordimer
5 -
0 - 9. Pellham Fell
0 - 10. Forest Gump
10 POINT TASKS
0 - 1. The Small Woman by Alan Burgess
0 - 2. White Christmas the story of an American song
10 -
0 - 4. Kiss of the Vampire
0 - 5. Jurasic Park
10 -
0 - 7. Flowers for Algernon
0 - 8. Princess Bride
0 - 9. Read A Book With December, January, Or February In The Title.
0 - 10. Eye of the World
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.
15
0 5. Read A Book Where One Of The Main Characters Has The Same Profession As You.
0 - 6. Read A Historical Fiction Book Featuring A
Famous Historic Personality Or A Biography Of A Historical Figure.
0 - 7. Read A Non-Fiction Book About A Religion Other Than Your Own.
0 - 8. Read A Book That Relates To One Of Your New Year's Resolutions.
15 -
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. Long Way Gone
3. Lisa's Task - Johnathan Strange and Mr. Norell
Total = 60 points
Finished Tweak by Nic Sheff last night for "Read a book by a first time author"-5 points.Total as of 1/1/09-40
For December I have 85 points5 Point Tasks:
2. Library Book = Slightly Married - Mary Balogh
3. Romance = Slightly Scandalous - Mary Balogh
6. First Time Author = Just Here Trying to Save a Few Lives - Pamela Grim
10 Point Tasks:
6. Country of Heritage = The Thirteenth Tale - Diane Setterfield
15 Point Tasks:
4. Sequels = A Great and Terrible Beauty & Rebel Angels - Libba Bray
6. Historical = 1776 - David McCullough
7. Other Religion = The Way of the Small - Nicholas Bray
25 Point Tasks:
3. 700+ pages = The Sweet Far Thing - Libba Bray
I have finally finished Farenheit 451 after 25 years of effort. Such a chore for a book of less than 200 pages! I was amazed at how prophetic he was. I also really enjoyed reading his afterward in the 50th anniversary edition. He wrote a brief essay about how his book on censorship was being edited and shrunken into nothing for anthologies (to fit 400 stories into a single volume)- and told those publishers to take a flying leap. He also responded to those who criticise his stories and ask for more pc revisions. I loved it. He said even if he agreed with their sentiments "I wouldn't change a young writer's work, not even my own" (paraphrased).
Thanks Cynthia, for using this challenge. I feel like I accomplished an actual life goal! :)
Score 25 more for me... to 55.
25 pts: Good Omen's. Takes place in England (Emilee=England) both writers are also from England!
That should put me at a big 40 pts. Yeah!
That should put me at a big 40 pts. Yeah!
Jon, I saw on your profile that you're reading Clark's 2001 Space Odyssey. How do you like it? I'm thinking about reading it for the challenge.
Just finished this one for Body Part: Do Bats Have Bollocks?
It's a parody of all the Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze? type books,
but more subtly witty than you might expect (and indeed than some other parodies I've seen !)
10 points
Heather (one of many) wrote: "Jon,I went to the library last Saturday with my list too. It was so much fun trying to find books to fit the challenge ... "
I've really enjoyed this too - and it's encouraging me to read more often and try stuff I wouldn't otherwise have chosen.
Andrew - eh I'm looking for an actually body part term not a colloquialism/slang term for that task.
i just finished another 5 point task:1. Read a book who's main character is African-American.
A Mercy, Toni Morrison
up to 10 points!
10 Point Task6. 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). (Takes place in Germany and I am German on my father's side of the family- maiden name Kuhlmann).
Book Thief by Markus Zusak-12/31
New Total 115
This is me so far- as of today I have 50 points and am working on a 5 ptr. right now. :) 5 POINT TASKS
1.
Push Comes To Shove- Oasis
2.
Ana's Story- Jenna Bush
3. For Valentine’s Day: Read a Romance Novel.
Susie & Herman- L.B. Smith
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.
Choke- Darnella Ford
6.
Corporate Corner Boyz- Anya Nicole
7. Read A Book Whose Title Starts With The Word Who, What, Where, When, Why Or How.
WHAT To Keep- Rachel Cline or WHEN Daddy Comes Home- Toni Maguire or WHAT's Real- Daaimah S. Poole
8.
The Coldest Winter Ever- Sister Souljah
9. Read A Mystery Novel.
10. The Oscars Are In February: Read a Book you’ve Already Seen the Film To.
10 POINT TASKS
1. For Chinese New Year: Read a Book That Takes Place in China or Was Written By a Chinese Author.
Balzac And The Chinese Seamstress- Dai Sijie
2. For The Holiday Season: Read a Book with a Holiday Song in the Title.
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.
Jesus Land- Julia Scheres or Death Of An Angel- Don Davis
4. For Valentine’s Day: Read a Book with the Word Love, Romance, Kiss, Valentine, Cupid, Sweetheart or Heart in the Title.
LOVE And Consequences- Margaret B. Jones or LOVE, Greg & Lauren- Greg Manning
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.
Sybil- Flora Rheta Schreiber or Manic- Terri Cheney
8. Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word King, Queen, Princess, Prince, Duke, Or Duchess.
Drama QUEEN- La Jill Hunt
9. Read A Book With December, January, Or February In The Title.
10.
Her Daughter's Eyes- Jessica Barksdale Inclan
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.
Single Mom- Omar Tyree
6. Read A Historical Fiction Book Featuring A
Famous Historic Personality Or A Biography Of A Historical Figure.
7.
Than Your Own.
Stolen Innocence- Elissa Wall
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.
Street Games- Eric Myrieckes
3. Lisa's Task - Read a book of at least 700 pages.
Total Points= 50 pts. as of 1/1/09
Okay I am late in joining the challenge, but I think I can catch up.5 Point Challenges:
1. The Thirteenth Tale
2. Twilight (book to movie)
3. Frosty the Snowman
10 point challenge:
1. JuJu's House
2. Silent Night
3. The Queen's Fool
25 point challenge:
1. Japan-Samuri Shortstop
That's a total of 70 points.
Jon, I saw on your profile that you're reading Clark's 2001 Space Odyssey. How do you like it? I'm thinking about reading it for the challenge. just finished it - thats whats good about the challenge, makes you diversify a bit - I gave it 3 stars, theres a lot of detail so you have to pay attention, it can get confusing at times, but so well researched and based on the authors predictions on what he thought was actually a possibility in 2001. Its more than just a fantasy in that regard, which made it more interesting. I feel like i have to give the movie another bash now as I think it probably is something that it helps to visualise. I just remember the really bad ape suits and grunting at the start putting me off despite it being in all the great movie lists. I wasnt entirely comfortable with the fact that his idea was that mans evolution helped along with a bit of alien tinkering though (thats chapter one so only the mildsest of spoilers). I did get a little annoyed at one reviewers fundamentalist view that she didnt beleive in evolution at all or that we were descended from apes but I suppose everyone is entitled to their own beliefs.
Tally Update 4 Jan5 POINT TASKS
1. Read A Book With A Main Character Who Is African American Now is the Time to open your heart Alice Walker
2.
4. Read A Book Whose Title Contains a Winter Weather Word The Snow Empress
5. Read a book From Your TBR List, The Lovely Bones
6. New Author. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
7. Book Whose Title Starts With What. Etc What I Loved Siri Hustveldt
8. Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word Winter etc - Closed for Winter Georgia Blain
9. Mystery Novel. Peril at End House Hercule Poirot Agatha Christie
10 POINT TASKS
1.: Read a Book That Takes Place in China/Chinese The Joy Luck Club Amy Tan
2. Read a Book with a Holiday Song in the Title. Silent Night Mary Higgins Clark
3. For Christmas: Book with God etc in title The God of Small Things
4. Book with the Word Love Love in a Cold Climate Nancy Mitford
6.
8. Read Title Containing The Word Queen, Prince etc The Black PrinceIris Murdoch
9. Read A Book With December, January, Or February etc February Flowers Fan Wu
10. Title Containing The Name Of A Body Part the bone peopleKeri Hulme
15 POINT TASKS
1.
2. For Christmas: Read a Book with the word Santa, etc Santa Evita Tomas Martinez
3. Read a Book with the Word Chocolate Like Water for Chocolate
4. Book And It's Sequel.:
The Good Husband of Zebra Drive No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Book 8 The Miracle at Speedy Motors No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Book 9
5. Read A Book Where One Of The Main Characters Has The Same Profession As You.
Family Village Tribe: The Story of Flight Centre Limited
6.
7.
8. New Year's Resolution (quit smoking) White Teeth
9.
10. Read A Book About Politics/Politicians Russia's Secret Rulers Leo TimoFeyev
25 POINT TASKS
2. Read a book that you have started but never finished. Atonement
3. 736pages. Nab End and Beyond: The Road to Nab End and Beyond Nab End Abacus William Woodruff
SCORE
Total @ 02/01/09 = 130Pts (Goal: 375)
11 Tasks complete (Goal: 33)
25 POINT TASKS1. 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...
The Agency, Ally O'Brien - set in England = my last name starts with "E"
new total: 45
Jon, thanks for your comments on Space Odyssey! It's a book I've been wanting to read for awhile now and this challenge has given me a reason to try it.
Haven't been online since xmas eve so I've managed to knock off a few tasks:5 POINT TASKS
15 POINT TASKS
Tasks Completed: 12
Total Points Earned: 160
15 points 10. In Honor Of Inauguration Day: Read A Book About Politics/Politicians (Fiction Or Non-Fiction).
Sinn Fein: A Hundred Turbulent Years
total points: 100
Wow, I thought this was ten points, so without realizing it I made it till 100 points!!)
5 POINT TASKS0 - 1. Obama's book about his father
5 -
0 - 3. Eclipse - sigh.
0 - 4. Winter of our Discountent - Steinbeck
0 - 5. Name of the Wind - Arg a long one - lol
0 - 6. Griffen's Daugher - a GR author that sounds good
0 - 7. Why haven't you written by Nadine Gordimer
5 -
0 - 9. Pellham Fell
0 - 10. Forest Gump
10 POINT TASKS
0 - 1. The Small Woman by Alan Burgess
0 - 2. White Christmas the story of an American song
10 -
0 - 4. Kiss of the Vampire
0 - 5. Jurasic Park
10 -
0 - 7. Flowers for Algernon
0 - 8. Princess Bride
0 - 9. Read A Book With December, January, Or February In The Title.
0 - 10. Eye of the World
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.
15
0 5. Read A Book Where One Of The Main Characters Has The Same Profession As You.
0 - 6. Read A Historical Fiction Book Featuring A
Famous Historic Personality Or A Biography Of A Historical Figure.
0 - 7. Read A Non-Fiction Book About A Religion Other Than Your Own.
0 - 8. Read A Book That Relates To One Of Your New Year's Resolutions.
15 -
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...
25
3. Lisa's Task - Johnathan Strange and Mr. Norell
Total = 85 points
I just finished The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz--checked out from the library5 points
65 points total
I just finished a 25 point task.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...
Stones of Ibarra by Harriet Doerr
My last name begins with the letter "M" and this book is set in Mexico.
10/29; 135/305
Just finished reading Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O'Nan which I borrowed from the library for another 5 points.Total as of 1/2/09-45
this is going very badly for meanyway: 5 points to add:
8. Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word Winter, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other winter holiday: the christmas books
new total 30 points
Hayes 20 + 10 points = 30
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.
O. Henry - The Gift of the Magi and other short stories
I'm assuming that Magi will count for Wise Men
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.
O. Henry - The Gift of the Magi and other short stories
I'm assuming that Magi will count for Wise Men
I looked to see if anyone else asked this and couldn't find it- can we use the word 'storm' for a winter weather word? Like snowstorm or hailstorm or icestorm? I just happened to pick up Through The Storm and figured I can make it work into my challenge if possible. :)
Finished Task #3 - Christmas book with Angel in the title for 10 pointsThe Stupidest Angel by Christopher Moore
Total points = 30 points
I feel soooo behind.
Marsha said: I have finally finished Farenheit 451...
I was going to use that book for the New Year's resolution task... getting rid of excess books... but I'd have to buy a copy to read it and I'd be breaking the New Year's resolution... what's a mother to do?
I was going to use that book for the New Year's resolution task... getting rid of excess books... but I'd have to buy a copy to read it and I'd be breaking the New Year's resolution... what's a mother to do?
Cynthia wrote: "Andrew - eh I'm looking for an actually body part term not a colloquialism/slang term for that task."Aww. No fair. ;-(
Let's see which other category I can fit it into instead !
Hayes, I'd suggest the library or borrow from a friend if they have a copy. But then, in my head, there is no such thing as too many books except for too many unread books.
I wish... no english language library here (or rather there is, but not easy to get to and limited opening hours), and very few english speaking friends... *sigh*
Elizabeth wrote: "I just finished The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz--checked out from the library5 points
65 points total"
elizabeth, how was the book. First it looked stupid for me, then the summary looked interesting and now I am wondering what it will be...
Hayes wrote: "I wish... no english language library here (or rather there is, but not easy to get to and limited opening hours), and very few english speaking friends... *sigh*"well, than you know what to do Hayes:-)))))))
Jeane wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "I just finished The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz--checked out from the library5 points
65 points total"
elizabeth, how was the book. First it looked st..."
I enjoyed it and would recommend it--the style is different so that takes some getting used to. Also, there is some language, so if you're easily offended, I wouldn't pick it up--nothing too bad in my opinion, but I know others look at it differently. There is also a lot of Spanish throughout and I didn't feel like looking things up (feeling lazy over the holidays), so I think I missed some stuff.
Thanks Elizabeth. the spanish won't be a problem and I don't think the language will be too bad.... if now i would remember it at the library!
~February Is National Library Lovers Month...Visit Your Local Library And Either Check Out A Book... The History of Love-Nicole Krauss 12/31
~Read A Book Whose Title Starts With The Word Who, What, Where, When, Why Or How.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas-Dr. Seuss 12/16
Puts me @ 30pts now...Jaime(25)
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Eva - if it was hailstorm or snowstorm etc. I'd say yes but not just storm - it's not specifically winter related on it's own.
3. Susie & Herman- L.B. Smith
Total= 55 points :)
YAY I just finished Karen's task for 25 points and read Anne of Green Gables. It is a Canadian book, and my middle name is Catherine.Total: 65 points
Points Update(Most recent task completed is in bold.)
Tasks Completed
15 points
#4 Read a book and its sequel- Definitely Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, book 6) and All Together Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, book 7) by Charlaine Harris
#5 Read a book where one of the main characters has the same job as you- The Missing Books by Ian Sansom.
#8 Read a book that relates to one of your new year's resolutions- Two for the Road by Jane and Michael Stern
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
#8 Read a book whose title contains one of the following words: king, queen, princess...- The Princess Bride by William Goldman
5 points
#4 Read a book whose title contains a winter weather word- Chill Factor by Sandra Brown
#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 = 95 points
Total Points To Date: 35--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
6. Read A Historical Fiction Book Featuring A Famous Historic Personality...
1/2: Girl with a Pearl Earring = +15 pts
Tasks To Be Completed:
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:
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
Goal: 130 total points.
I'm new. Is it too late to start? Can I count books I've read since the start date? Is there a time limit?
25 points: Read a book of at least 700 pagesBreaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer
New Total: 60
Thank god that's over with. most painful 700 pages of my life.
Jan, Anyone can participate and can join in at anytime after December 1st and before February 28th. And as long as it was read within the Challenge dates, you can count them, I believe.
Cynthia wrote: "Eva - if it was hailstorm or snowstorm etc. I'd say yes but not just storm - it's not specifically winter related on it's own."Just now saw this- thanks Cynthia! (I'd have picked up the book anyway so it doesn't matter! LOL)
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It was okay. It only took a few hours to read, but I did find myself getting sucked in at the end to find out what happened!