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OFFICIAL WINTER CHALLENGE - 2008/2009
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for 15 points - Read A Book About Politics/Politicians - I read Don't Start the Revolution Without Me by Jesse Ventura! lol, not something I EVER would have picked up, but another thing off my boyfriend's shelf...so I am up to 65 points
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Well I helped at the warehouse as I always do just over 24 thousand shoeboxes were sent off from the Chelmsford warehouse. This was down on last years numbers but it seems it was the same everywhere. Well I have to wait before I can apply to got out again but my sister is off to Kygastin spelt wrong in March. It was going to be Febuary but it has been put back because the boxes have been held up due to red tape (legal stuff. She is really looking forward to it and I am jelous as I would love to be going. Hopefully I will get the chance to do it again I went in 2006 and they give priority to those who havent been before but after 5 years you dont have to mention you have been before. So may be 2012 I could go somewhere. Looking forward to hearing about my sister trip as its long than what I did. Yes alot more expensive than the trip I did too and possibly more injections than I had to have. I have been naughty and brought some books today didnt need too but did.
I got The Front - Patricia Cornwell
Members only - Leonie Fox
Sahara and Treasure of Khan - Clive Cussler
Frankie - Kevin Lewis
I got 3 Lisa Garner books from the library just have one to find so I can read them all as part of series.
I shall be posting soon with update on what I have done for challenge.
Just read my "pick a book out of a hat" book-The Godmother by Carrie Adams for 5 points.Total as of 1/14/09-50
I have a few others that are almost done so hopefully I'll be able to add them soon. I feel like I'm lagging so far behind!
15 Point Task7. Read A Non-Fiction Book About A Religion Other Than Your Own.
The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by Dalai Lama
Total Points: 165
Terri wrote: "I really loved that bookJeane wrote: "15 points
6. Read A Historical Fiction Book Featuring A
Famous Historic Personality Or A Biography Of A Historical Figure.
[b:Girl with a Pearl Earri..."
Terri, me too. I thought the movie was very strong and well done. And now i read the book, I think the same about the book as about the movie. It is one of the few books I think I wouldn't mind to reread often.
15 Point Task: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.
Size 14 Is Not Fat Either and Big Boned
Point total: 80
That series is entertainingJen wrote: "15 Point Task:
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 ..."
10 points6. 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).
44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith. ]
I liked this book, but my favorite series of his is still The Ladies No. 1 Detective Agency.
Total points: 120
Just finished:Twenty-Five Points:
1) The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (Adrienne, Afghanistan)
Total= 80 points
10 pt taskTasks Completed: 17
Total Points Earned: 205
Q: For the new author, I was looking at an author's first novel, but the author has published short stories before--does this count? If not, I'm sure I can just keep looking. Thanks in advance.
Hi all here to say I've done it I am on 375 as completed all tasks. I have so enjoyed my first challenge with this site and look forward to the new one when this one finishes.this is what I read
5 point tasks
1. I know why the caged bird sings - Maya Angelou
Not read a book by her before enjoyed it.
2. Three's a crowd - Shelia o'flanagon
I have now read all books she has done. Not
one of my favourites
3. The Second Mr Darcy - Elizabeth Aston
First book by this author very good have read
some more from this series since
4. Icebound - Dean Koontz first book I have read
from this author it was ok not sure if I am
going to read more by him. Time will tell I
supose
5. Holly's Inbox scandal in the city - Holy Denham
A exerellent follow up to Holly's Inbox wasnt a
let down as some 2nd books can be.
6. Diet Girl - Shauna Ried - Great book which will
help inspire me to get back to losing the weight
and back to how I want to be.
7. I will survive- Joan Smith first book I have
read by this author quite good may look out for
another book by her
8. Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens Christmas
classic. I have never actually read the book
before.
9. At Risk - Patrica Cornwall I got the front today
10. Down with love - Barbra Novak -wasnt too keen
10 point tasks
1. Dalai Lama the revealing life story and his
struggle for Tibet.
2. Silent Night - Mary Higgins Clark First book I
have read by her it wasnt bad as had looked at
a book of hers before but wasnt sure if it was
for me.
3. The God of animals - Mya Kylie first book by this
author it was ok
4. Eat, Pray, Love - Elizabeth Gilbert first book by
this author not bad.
5. Jurasic Park - Michael Criton was intresting to
read the book as seen the film.
6. Ralph Party - Lisa Jewel (england) ok
7. Still me - Chrisopher Reeve very intresting but
of course sad too.
8. Queen of the big time - adrina trigiant first
book read by this author I really enjoyed this
one.
9. A wedding in December - Anita Shreve enjoy this
has made me want to read more book by her
10. A dead heart - Douglas Kennedy first book I had
read by this author not bad
15 point tasks
1. Martin Luthar King sorry forgot to note the name
of author found this book very intresting
2. Santa Cruise - Mary Higgins Clark the 2nd of her
books I have read am quite suprised I liked it
3. Choclate Mousse - Lorraine Jenkins Look forward to
her next book
4. Sleepyhead/Scardy Cat - Mark Billingham another
new author to me. I would never of imagined I
read his books when I first heard about his books.
Look forward to getting the next book.
5. Love in the box operation christmas child
written by Emma Carswell foreward by Rick Parry
I dont work but do lots of voulatry work. This
is what I help with in Novemeber and as you may
all ready of guessed is a big love of mine. My
only re-read on this challenge. Of course I love
this book
6. The other bolyn girl - Phillppa Gregory first
book I have read by this author think I need to
give another book a try by her. I did like it.
7. Introduction to Hindu - John Howley
8. Gym & Slimline - Emma Burstall I am going to get
back to the gym either tomorrow or Fridaoy and I
am going to be slim again.
9. Atonment - Ian McEwan intresting book and film.
I saw some of this film being filmed in london .
10. David Blunket on a clear day very intresting
15 Point Tasks
1. The winter queen - Bore Akyn -First book by this
author didnt enjoy this
one that much
2. Rachel's Holiday - Marian Keyes I have now read
all the book she has done so far. It was ok
3. The winter Rose - Jennifer Donnelly first book
I have read by this author I enjoyed and have
the tea rose to read which is another 700+ page
book.
10 Point Task5. Many Great Authors Died In 2008: Read A Book By An Author Who Died This Year.
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
Total Points: 175
Wow Wow Wow Ros. I am gobsmacked. That is so amazing that you have read all the books. I wish that I had the time to devote to reading as you must do but then I suppose I would have no time with my hubby, kids, dogs, work etc. You will have to look around for another challenge I suppose. Well done.
CONGRATULATIONS ROS!!!!!!! FIRST PERSON TO FINISH ALL THE TASKS!!!!!!!
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Congrats Ros... that is pretty darn amazing!
Wow Ros! congrats!My high school where I teach put together around 800 shoeboxes for Christmas to send overseas. It's neat to "meet" someone on the delivery end of this wonderful program.
Read a book that you started, but did not finish--Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides25 points
That puts me at 90 points
Congrats to Ros!! I am very impressed!
Wow Ros, congrats! Completing all the tasks is quite an achievement!
Holy cow, Ros! Congrats!!I'm making progress...
25 POINT TASK
2. Ann From S.C.'s Task - Read a book that you have started but never finished. I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids Reinventing Modern Motherhood
New Total = 110
WOW!!! Ros great job....Congratz!! :~)
Way to go Ros!
OMG Ros thats insane!! theres still 6 weeks to go, you can take a holiday till the next challenge now!
Hey well done Ros! That means you've got a good 6 weeks you can read lots of other books you want to read that don't fit in to the challenge! I can't believe you've read all those in half the time we had! You've got waaaaaaay too much time on your hands!!
Holy crapola Ros, good job! You're my hero.
Thanks for all the congratulations. I am lucky that I have time I know. Keeping busy helps me alot as when I am not its then that I feel done and on my own. But I know I may be but that I have loads of lovely friends on this site and others who appreciate me and understand my position. I love helping others and its great that I am able to do that with the voluntry work I do. My tbr pile is aobut 50 I think so under control I only live in a one bedroom flat so cant let it get too high. I like to give everything my best so was so up for copleting all the tasks. I would like to thank Cynitha for putting this together its great to have people like you who will help me try new books.
I finished two 5 point tasks.Read A Book Whose Title Starts With The Word Who, What, Where, When, Why Or How.
I read What Mrs. McGillucudy Saw by Agatha Christie
And 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.
I read Dashing Through the Snow by Mary and Carol Higgins Clark
Total points to date: 50
Ros - do you ever feel your over-reading? I've been reading at a pace unheard of for me for this task and although thrilling to look at how many books ive managed to get through and my postion on the leader board for the challenge, i have to say that after hitting the 200 points mark ive kind of made a conscious decision to have a bit of a go-slow, and not be thinking so much about finishing my book almost as soon as ive started. Im on the Bone people which is 500 odd pages and have decided just to savour it a bit more. I read the Joy-Luck club in one single day off (about 330 pages) but sort of felt like i was on such a mission and also not allowing myself to do other stuff that day, that It kind of did it a disservice.Anywho - just having a philosophical moment! Im just experimenting with savouring the language of my current book a bit more. The task has certainly made me cover a lot of interesting territory though. And beleive me i was becoming a hermit BEFORE the challenge lol - but theres DVDs and learning piano to compete with, its not like im a social butterfly :)
Well I think due to the fact I was so busy in November due to helping with shoeboxes I appreciated the reading more as didnt have as much time in November. I am going to get back to the gym this year. Hopefully tomorrow. Losing my weight again is my biggest challenge at the moment.
As everyone is telling me I have 6 weeks now till the next challenge so I can read what I want.
Well I have 3 library books but cant read the last one to I have found a copy of a book I am missing as its a part of a series.
I just finished a 25 pointer! :) 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...
The Weight Of All Things- Sandra Benitez
The Weight Of All Things was set in El Salvador and my first name is Eva Marie.
VERY VERY good book in case anyone is interested. I probably would have never looked twice at this book if I wasn't looking for it for this challenge and I am so thankful I did. I found a new great author too because I'm excited to check out her others!
Total points- 90
i have a question about the 15 point task: read a book and it's sequel. the books should be read back to back.do the books have to be a true series, such as Harry Potter or Twilgiht, or can thet be a "loose" series? i was going to read two from Susan Elizabeth Philips, and they are referred to as the Chicago Stars series, because they all have a main character associated with the Stars, and many of the characters are in all of the books.
thanks!
Congrats Ros! I'm very impressed that you completed the challenge already. 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.
Undead and Uneasy - Mary Janice Davidson
Total: 125
Maria that would be fine as long as the two books are written back to back chronologically.
Yahoo ros! How great!!!! enjoy the gym, I iss going to it.Com'on everybody..we have to reaaaaaadddddd!!!!!
Ros has inspired me and I got through some more books last night:Read A Book And Read It's Sequel.
Two for the Dough and Three to get Deadly by Janet Evanovich for 15 pts
Read A Non-Fiction Book About A Religion Other Than Your Own.
Six Keys to Buddhist Living: Simple Rules for Joy and Peace of Mind by Madonna Gauding for 15 pts
New total = 100 pts
♡ Eva ♡ wrote: "I just finished a 25 pointer! :) 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). ..."
I'm so excited to see this. I've put off this challenge because I didn't feel like figuring it out, but this one sounds good. Have you read any Isabel Allende or Imagining Argentina? Is the style like either of those?
10 POINT TASKS3. For Christmas: Read a Book with Any of the Following in the Title: Angel, Miracle, God, Jesus, Shepherd, Manger, Wise Man, Mary, or Joseph.
The Club of Angels, Luis Fernando Verissimo.
TOTAL POINTS: 230.
15 POINT TASKS7. Read a Non-Fiction Book About A Religion Other Than Your Own.
Holy Silence The Gift Of Quaker Spirituality, J. Brent Bill
TOTAL POINTS: 245.
Elizabeth- I haven't read anything you mentioned but I plan on checking the names out tonight. This wasn't something I'd have ever picked up in not for this specific challenge because the "like" stories I've picked up in the past were always boring to me, going on and on about minute details of terrain and things of that nature. This looked to be something, even if I didn't like, that I could get through. I was AMAZED that I loved it from page 1. From the first paragraph really.
I would definitely say to check it out- I'm not big on fiction at all but I really, really liked this a lot!
(Glad I could possibly help someone for that challenge because I did a lot of hunting for what I used! LOL)
LEADER BOARD
ROS – 375
EL - 270
DARLA – 255
OFMATT – 215
JON – 200
ANGELA - 185
LESLIE - 185
LIZ (BROOKLYN) – 175
LINDSEY – 155
BONNIE - 150
KAREN – 150
SERA - 150
HEATHER (ONE OF MANY) – 145
ANGIE - 140
BIANCA - 140
JEANE – 140
BETH – 130
CYNTHIA - 125
SARENNA – 125
ANN FROM SC - 120
EVA – 115
LYNNLEE4 - 110
APRIL – 100
JAMIE (23) - 100
MELODY - 100
ALICE - 95
AMANDA - 95
KRISTINA - 95
LEANNE - 95
ELIZABETH - 90
MELISSA - 90
ROBIN – 90
JULIE – 85
LAURA - 85
ADRIENNE - 80
BECKY - 80
JEN – 80
LIZ (VEGAS) - 80
ALYSSA - 75
FALLON – 65
HEATHER (KS) - 65
JASMINE - 65
MARSHA - 65
ANDREW (ACE) - 60
MEL - 60
CHRISTINA V - 55
FIONA – 55
JESSICA - 55
SUZIER - 55
JOANIE – 50
LISA (CO) - 50
POTJY - 50
TIFFANY – 50
ALYCIA - 45
BNOIR - 45
HAYES – 45
SANDY - 45
SARAH - 45
STEPHANIE - 45
EMILEE – 40
RHIANNON - 40
TERRI - 40
ASHLEY – 35
FIONA (BUGS) - 35
JAMIE (25) - 35
KATHRYN – 35
LIZ (NY) – 35
ELIZ - 30
JUDITH – 30
ALLISON - 25
JULIE (TN) - 25
LISA (NV) - 20
MARIA - 20
ANDREW - 15
GEMMA - 15
JAMIE (MN) - 15
LORI - 15
MELISSA (UK) – 15
NICOLE - 15
LIZZY - 10
ANN – 5
KT - 5
5 Point Tasks2. The Sand Castle by Rita Mae Brown
3. Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer
6. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Harper Lee Wiki Link
7. Who Put the Butter in Butterfly? by David Feldman
8. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
10 Point Tasks
2. Deck the Halls by Mary & Carol 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: Elizabeth & Mary: Cousins, Rivals, Queens by Jane Dunn
4. Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts
7. The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
10. HP and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
15 Point Tasks
2. Santa and Pete by Christopher Moore & Pamela Johnson
5. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares: Tibby is a cashier
7. The Essential Tao by Thomas Cleary
8. Dracula by Bram Stoker: Resolution: Read all of the books on TNBBC's Reading List
9. A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
10. And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidimic by Randy Shilts
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: 240
Total Books Read: 19
Total Pages Read: 6960
Next up: Read a book with chocolate or another form of candy in the title: Candy Girl: A Year in the Life of an Unlikely Stripper by Diablo Cody
Nice! I just got Candy Girl the other day and thought I couldn't use it for that. I thought I'd have to pick something more specific- that's great! Thanks for putting what you're reading next! LOL
Total Points To Date: 65--Completed Tasks--
5 Pointers:
3. Read a Romance Novel.
12/18: Persuasion = +5 pts
5. Pull a book from a hat.
1/4: Solaris = +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
25 Pointers:
3. Read a book of at least 700 pages.
1/15: The Count of Monte Cristo = +25 pts
Tasks To Be Completed:
5 Point Tasks:
1. Read A Book With A Main Character Who Is African American...
- Beloved, Toni Morrison
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
Goal: 130 total points.
3. For Valentine’s Day: Read a Romance Novel.READ: King of Sword and Skyby C.l. Wilson -a fantasy romance
new total: 45 points
15 POINT TASKS6. Read A Historical Fiction Book Featuring A
Famous Historic Personality Or A Biography Of A Historical Figure.
Chanel: Her Style and Life by Janet Wallach
Congratulations Ros, what an achievement !!! This is my first TNBBC challenge - has anyone ever finished all of the tasks before? You guys have really helped me ramp up my reading. I don't know how half of you read as fast as you do.
I dont have a job but do lots of voluntry things and also I dont have a husband or children so I have alot more time than many.
Still to be honest - even if I had the exact same circumstances as you - I don't know if I'd have read THAT many books since December 1, for crying out loud!I think it's impressive, and inspirational too!
*bowing*
:)
This looks like fun! Am I too late to join in? Do I start counting from now or can I use the books I read in December?
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