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OFFICIAL WINTER CHALLENGE - 2008/2009
I have now finished The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro. At long last! That was my final 25 pointer as a book I have tried to read before but never finished. And I can tell you there was a very good reason for why i didn't finish it before! It was soooooo dull! That is the final task for me in this season's challenge. Now looking forward to Sunday so I can start my Spring reads!Here are all the books I've read for this challenge
PREVIOUS COMPLETED TASKS:
5 POINTS
3. For Valentine’s Day: Read a Romance Novel.
Mansfield Park by Jane Austin.
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
6. Read a book by a first time author.
Addition by Toni Jordon
7. Read a book with a title beginning with the word Where, when etc.
When Will there be Good News by Kate Atkinson
8. Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word Winter etc. Winter in Madrid by C. J. Sansom
10. The Oscars Are In February: Read a Book you’ve Already Seen the Film To.
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
10 POINTS
1. Read a book set in China: Peony in Love by Lisa See
3. Read a book with miracle in the title
Miracle at Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith
4. Read a book with Love in the title
Random acts of heroic love by Danny Schienmann
6. Read a book set in the country which is part of your heritage
Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh
7. Read a book where the main character is mentally ill.
Poppy Shakespeare by Clare Allan
9. Read a book with december in the title
December by Elizabeth
15 POINTS
1. Read a book about the Civil Rights Movement.
Malcolm X Autobiography
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.
Crazy as Chocolate by Elisabeth Hyde
Also eaten a lot of Roses from the tin in the kitchen at work!
4. Read a book and it's sequel
Lost in a good book and the Well of lost plots by Jasper Fforde
7. Read a book that is about a religion other than your own.
The Scientology Handbook
8. Read a book relating to your new year's resolution
Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates
25 POINTS:
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.
2. Read a book you have started but never finished:
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
3. read a book which is longer than 700 pages. Sepulchre by Kate Mosse.
FINAL POINT TOTAL: 240
Gaaaahhh... I have no motivation. I have ONE BOOK LEFT! Why can't I read it???? Last night, I had free time, and what did I do? I played the Sonic Ultimate Genesis Collection on XBox 360! Yeah...If I don't finish the competition at this point, I'm going to be very pissed off at myself!!
I think I'm done with this challenge. I know I have one more day to go but I'm tired so this is my list of the books I've read for the challenge. The newest one is at the bottom. I really wanted to finish all of them but just couldn't do it. I hope to do better for the spring challenge.5 POINT TASKS
1. A Book With A Main Character Who Is African American Or A Biography/Autobiography Of An African American. Stacey's Weddingby Aisha Ford
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.)Wedded Bliss? Romance Needs Restored During Four Silver Wedding Anniversaries
3. For Valentine’s Day: Read a Romance Novel.The Winter Pearl by Molley Noble Bull
4. It’s Winter: Read A Book Whose Title Contains a Winter Weather Word – WHITE AS SNOW - H S #786-Janice A. Thompson
5. Pick 10 Books From Your TBR List, Put The Titles Pieces Of Paper, And Pick One Bittersweet- Cathy marie Hake
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. What a Girl Wants A Novel-Kristen Billerbeck
8. Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word Winter, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other winter holiday.An Irish Christmas-Melody Carlson
9. Read A Mystery Novel. To Trust a StrangerLyn Bullock
10. The Oscars Are In February: Read a Book you’ve Already Seen the Film To.Twilight
10 POINT TASKS
1. For Chinese New Year: Read a Book That Takes Place in China or Was Written By a Chinese Author.
Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station-Dorothy Gilman
2. For The Holiday Season: Read a Book with a Holiday Song in the Title.Silver Bells-Luanne Rice
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. Angel's Cause-Tracy J. Peterson
4. For Valentine’s Day: Read a Book with the Word Love, Romance, Kiss, Valentine, Cupid, Sweetheart or Heart in the Title.Love Walked In-Marisa de los Santos
5. Many Great Authors Died In 2008: Read A Book By An Author Who Died This Year. Ever After-Phyliss Whitney
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.Homespun Bride (The McKaslin Clan, Book 15)-Jillian Hart
8. Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word King, Queen, Princess, Prince, Duke, Or Duchess.Queen of Babble-Meg Cabot
9. Read A Book With December, January, Or February In The Title.Dakota December-Lauraine Snelling
10. Read A Book With A Title Containing The Name Of A Body Part (Eg. Hand, Nail, Finger, Toe, Etc).Family in His Heart-Gail Gaymer Martin
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.
Lady Elizabeth's Comet-Sheila Simonson
3. For Valentine’s Day: Read a Book with the Word Chocolate Chocolate Beach
4. Read A Book And Read It's Sequel. She's Out of Control andWith This Ring, I'm Confused-Kristen Billerbeck
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/Academy_Awa...
10. In Honor Of Inauguration Day: Read A Book About Politics/Politicians (Fiction Or Non-Fiction).Obama Why Black America Should Have Doubts
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) The Bride-Julie Garwood
2. Ann From S.C.'s Task - Read a book that you have started but never finished. Courting Trouble-
3. Lisa's Task - Read a book of at least 700 pages.
The Winter Rose
I currently finished Obama: Why black america should have doubts by William Owens for the In Honor Of Inauguration Day: Read A Book About Politics/Politicians (Fiction Or Non-Fiction).
Total Points and final points= 270
Completed Tasks:5 Point Tasks
1. Possessing the Secret of Joy by Alice Walker
2. The Sand Castle by Rita Mae Brown
3. Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer
4. Read a book with a winter weather word in the title: Ballad of the Whiskey Robber: A True Story of Bank Heists, Ice Hockey, Transylvanian Pelt Smuggling, Moonlighting Detectives, and Broken Hearts by Julian Rubenstein
5. The Book of the Dun Cow by Walter Wangerin Jr.
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
9. Read a mystery: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
10. Read a book you've seen the film to: Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs
10 Point Tasks
1. The Opposite of Fate by Amy Tan
2. Deck the Halls by Mary & Carol Higgins Clark
3. Elizabeth & Mary: Cousins, Rivals, Queens by Jane Dunn
4. Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts
5. The 13th Warrior by Michael Chrichton
6. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
7. The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
8. Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien
9. The Door to December by Dean Koontz
10. HP and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
15 Point Tasks
1. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
2. Santa and Pete by Christopher Moore & Pamela Johnson
3. Candy Girl: A Year in the Life of an Unlikely Stripper by Diablo Cody
4. The Fellowship of the Ring & The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien
5. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
6. The Virgin's Lover by Philippa Gregory
7. The Essential Tao by Thomas Cleary
8. Dracula by Bram Stoker
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: 375
Total Books Read: 34
Total Pages Read: 12277
woo hoo!!! All finished!
Way to go Darla!
Good job, Darla! I finally forced myself to start my last book during my lunch break. I'm 60 pages in now. :)
I live in the EST time zone - just a reminder that I'll be accepting points until midnight my time tomorrow - so keep at it and good luck to everyone whose close to the finish line.
Probably my last opportunity for points (unless I finish one tomorrow, but I'm a long way from done)15 Points
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.
The Perils of Peppermints by Barbara Brooks Wallace
TOTAL=70
Cynthia wrote: "I live in the EST time zone - just a reminder that I'll be accepting points until midnight my time tomorrow - so keep at it and good luck to everyone whose close to the finish line."Oooh.. good to know. I only have until 11 PM! This book is going REALLY fast though. I think I'll finish it tonight.
I finally finished "The Everything Judiasm Book" but I can't get into Little Women. (And I remember loving it as a young girl.) I will go to the library for something else tomorrow, but we'll see. I hate to give up with one book to go...
5 Point Tasks1:Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston (12/10/08)
2:Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris (12/26/08)
3:Fool for Love by Eloisa James (02/03/09)
4:Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris (02/22/09)
5:Bitten by Kelley Armstrong (01/26/09)
6:The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry (12/02/08)
7:Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas (02/10/09)
8:The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson (12/19/08)
9:Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris (01/22/09)
10 Point Tasks
2:Silver Bells by Luanne Rice (12/27/08)
3:Midnight Angel by Lisa Kleypas (01/07/09)
4:The History of Love by Nicole Krauss (01/09/09)
5: The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch (1/29/09)
6:The Princess of Burundi by Kjell Eriksson (01/07/09)
8:The Lost Duke of Wyndham by Julia Quinn (02/07/09)
9:The Warmest December by Bernice L. McFadden (12/28/08)
10:Out of My Skin by John Haskell (02/14/09)
15 Point Tasks
2: The Autobiography of Santa Claus by Jeff Guinn (1/19/09)
4:Club Dead and Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris (12/17/08) and (12/19/08), respectively.
5:Chasing Dirty Money: Progress on Anti-Money Laundering by Peter Reuter and Edwin M. Truman (2/27/09)
6:The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillippa Gregory (02/13/09)
7:Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer (02/13/09)
8:The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz (1/28/09)
9:Atonement by Ian McEwan (2/25/09)
10:The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream by Barack Obama (2/06/09)
25 Point Tasks
1:The Devil and Miss Prym by Paulo Coelho (12/30/08)
2:Jewel by Brett Lott (12/23/08)
3:Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke (2/27/09)
Tasks Completed: 28/33
Points: 320/375
I’m Beth from (MN).
And that's it for me! I won't have time to start/finish anything else by tomorrow night's deadline. Can't wait for the spring challenge where I hope to best my score from this round!
Cassie wrote: "I finally finished "The Everything Judiasm Book" but I can't get into Little Women. (And I remember loving it as a young girl.) I will go to the library for something else tomorrow, but we'll see. I hate to give up with one book to go..."Which task were you reading Little Women for?
EDIT: I just searched through the site...
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.
Instead of reading my last book... nrrr.... I'll look for books for you....
10 points7. Read A Book Where The Main Character Is Mentally Or Physically Handicapped.
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
total 260 points
I think somebody used the book for this task...
And im finally done!Good book to finish up with:
5pnts, 7. Book Whose Title Starts With What. Etc What I Loved Siri Hustveldt
Read So Far:
5 POINT TASKS
2.
10 POINT TASKS
Arghh I should get 50 pnts for that ordeal!
6.
15 POINT TASKS
1.
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
Family Village Tribe: The Story of Flight Centre Limited
6.
7.
9.
25 POINT TASKS
SCORE 28/2/09
Total = 375Pts
Tasks completed 33/33
Ok Cynthia, just finished my last book for this challenge - The Birthing House by Charles Ransom (ugh!!!) for the new author task, 5 points, which takes me to a total of125 points
hope to make 200 points for the Spring Challenge!
Sara! stop chatting and get your nose in that last book - i wont tell you again lol
I finsihed The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread for my put a bunch of books in a hat and draw one out. The end was very good, but all the pages leading up to it, not so much.That puts me at 190. I was shooting for 200, but I can't see fitting any other books in today. Oh well, that's what the Spring Challenge is for!
5 POINT TASKS
1. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelo
2. Multiple Blessings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets by Jon and Kate Gosselin
3. Grace by Linda Ford
4. Light on Snow byAnita Shreve
5. Circle of Grace: A Novel by Penelope J. Stokes
6. In the Land of Invisible Women by Qanta A. Ahmed, MD
7. Where Are You Now? A Novel by Mary Higgins Clark
8. Finding Father Christmas by Robin Jones Gunn
9. Down the Rabbit Hole: An Echo Falls Mystery by Peter Abrahams
10. Girl Interrupted by Susanne Kaysen
Points: 50/50
Tasks: 10/10
10 POINT TASKS
1. Chinese Cinderella and Secret Dragon Society by Adeline Yen Mah
2. Silent Night by Mary Higgins Clark
3. God’s Gift by Dee Henderson
4. He Loves Me: The Relationship God Has Always Wanted with You.
By Wayne Jacobsen
5. The Invisible by Andrew Britton (Tipton-Fiction)
6. Austenland by Shannon Hale
7. Phantom Waltz by Catherine Anderson
8. The Shiek and the Princess Bride by Susan Mallery
9. A Wedding in December by Anita Shreve
10. Change of Heart of Jodi Picoult
Points: 100/100
Tasks: 10/10
15 POINT TASKs
1. The Birth of the Montgomery Bus Boycott by Roberta Hughes Wright
2. Cupid’s Corner by Annie Jones
3. Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleysis
4. Rekindled (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Book #1)—Revealed (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Book #2)
By Tamera Alexander
5. These is my words: A Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine Nancy E. Turner --entrepreneur
6. George and Martha Washington by Mary Higgins Clark
7. The Everything Judaism Book by Richard Bank
8. Early Childhood Education for Down Syndrome: Time to Begin by
Valentine Dmitriev Learning even more about my job
9. Loretta Lynn Coal Miner’s Daughter by Loretta Lynn with George Vecsey
10. Lincoln A Photobiography by Russell Freedman
Points: 120/150
Tasks: 8/10
25 POINT TASKS
1. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
2. The Widow of Larkspun Inn by Lawana Blackwell
3. Outlander
Points: 75/75
Tasks: 3/3
Total Points : 375/375
It came down to the wire for me. I can't read books I find boring. But at last, I found Coal Miner's Daughter. My grandfather worked in the miners and my grandmother received Black Lung Benefits until her death. It was an amazing read that ended my list quite nicely.
1. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelo
2. Multiple Blessings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets by Jon and Kate Gosselin
3. Grace by Linda Ford
4. Light on Snow byAnita Shreve
5. Circle of Grace: A Novel by Penelope J. Stokes
6. In the Land of Invisible Women by Qanta A. Ahmed, MD
7. Where Are You Now? A Novel by Mary Higgins Clark
8. Finding Father Christmas by Robin Jones Gunn
9. Down the Rabbit Hole: An Echo Falls Mystery by Peter Abrahams
10. Girl Interrupted by Susanne Kaysen
Points: 50/50
Tasks: 10/10
10 POINT TASKS
1. Chinese Cinderella and Secret Dragon Society by Adeline Yen Mah
2. Silent Night by Mary Higgins Clark
3. God’s Gift by Dee Henderson
4. He Loves Me: The Relationship God Has Always Wanted with You.
By Wayne Jacobsen
5. The Invisible by Andrew Britton (Tipton-Fiction)
6. Austenland by Shannon Hale
7. Phantom Waltz by Catherine Anderson
8. The Shiek and the Princess Bride by Susan Mallery
9. A Wedding in December by Anita Shreve
10. Change of Heart of Jodi Picoult
Points: 100/100
Tasks: 10/10
15 POINT TASKs
1. The Birth of the Montgomery Bus Boycott by Roberta Hughes Wright
2. Cupid’s Corner by Annie Jones
3. Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleysis
4. Rekindled (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Book #1)—Revealed (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Book #2)
By Tamera Alexander
5. These is my words: A Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine Nancy E. Turner --entrepreneur
6. George and Martha Washington by Mary Higgins Clark
7. The Everything Judaism Book by Richard Bank
8. Early Childhood Education for Down Syndrome: Time to Begin by
Valentine Dmitriev Learning even more about my job
9. Loretta Lynn Coal Miner’s Daughter by Loretta Lynn with George Vecsey
10. Lincoln A Photobiography by Russell Freedman
Points: 120/150
Tasks: 8/10
25 POINT TASKS
1. Life of Pi by Yann Martel
2. The Widow of Larkspun Inn by Lawana Blackwell
3. Outlander
Points: 75/75
Tasks: 3/3
Total Points : 375/375
It came down to the wire for me. I can't read books I find boring. But at last, I found Coal Miner's Daughter. My grandfather worked in the miners and my grandmother received Black Lung Benefits until her death. It was an amazing read that ended my list quite nicely.
Phew,I just finished the following task:3. Lisa's Task - Read a book of at least 700 pages.
The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb
25 points
Final Tally: 14 tasks/195 points
well done Cassie!, dont forget to send your 25 pointer in
Congratulations to everyone who reached their goals for the Winter Challenge! I definitely didn't do well this time (I only reached 85 points), but I've got a great list for Spring and I'm feeling motivated! I'm going to get started on the new challenge tonight.Cynthia - I think I'm supposed to have 85 points now, actually (I'm Jamie - MN). Thanks!
It's 8:41 p.m. and I'm officially ending my quest to finish the Winter Challenge. 255 points isn't too bad for my first attempt. I'll try to beat that in the Spring Challenge. This was fun...and a bit draining at times, but quite worth it.
See you all on the Spring Challenge forum.
I have a feeling that it is going to be much more challenging to finish the spring challenge because there are 41 books so far and that is not including Darla's and Cassie's 25 point task and the 50 point task that will be announced mid-challenge!
I'm done!!!! With 9 minutes to spare!! I'll post again...
I’m finished! Here’s my final list of books read:Completed Tasks:
5 Point Tasks (50/50)
1. Josephine and the Soldier by Beverly Jenkins (1/13/09)
2. Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie by David Lubar (12/15/08)
3. Mr. Cavendish, I Presume by Julia Quinn (12/28/08)
4. Snowy Night with a Stranger by Jane Feather, Sabrina Jeffries, and Julia London (1/19/09)
5. Ever by Gail Carson Levine (2/28/09)
6. The Opposite of Invisible by Liz Gallagher (2/9/09)
7. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls (2/23/09)
8. A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas (1/20/09)
9. Half-Moon Investigations by Eoin Colfer (12/31/08)
10. Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz (12/4/08)
10 Point Tasks (100/100)
1. Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party by Ying Chang Compestine (2/4/09)
2. Deck the Halls by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark (2/7/09)
3. Miracle on 34th Street by Valentine Davies (1/26/08)
4. To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn (12/29/08)
5. 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke (1/31/09)
6. Persuasion by Jane Austen (12/8/08)
7. Midnight Eyes by Sarah Brophy (12/10/08)
8. The Accidental Duchess by Jessica Benson (1/18/09)
9. Can You Trust a Tomato in January? by Vince Staten (1/25/09)
10. Sticky Fingers by Niki Burnham (2/11/09)
15 Point Tasks (150/150)
1. Warriors Don't Cry: Searing Memoir of Battle to Integrate Little Rock by Melba Pattillo Beals (12/20/08)
2. Dancer by Lorri Hewett (1/27/09)
3. Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause (1/31/09)
4. A Wind in the Door (1/16/09) and A Swiftly Tilting Planet (1/23/09) by Madeleine L’Engle
5. Pompeii A Novel by Robert Harris (2/11/09)
6. Mount Vernon Love Story: A Novel of George and Martha Washington by Mary Higgins Clark (12/22/08)
7. What I Wish My Christian Friends Knew about Judaism by Robert Schoen (2/4/09)
8. Eat This Not That: Thousands of Simple Food Swaps That Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds--or More! by David Zinczenko (1/16/09)
9. Sense and Sensibility (2/15/09)
10. The Last Jihad by Joel C. Rosenberg (2/24/09)
25 Point Tasks (75/75)
1. The Bride and the Beast by Teresa Medeiros (1/28/09)
2. Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (2/11/09)
3. Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (2/19/09)
Tasks Completed: 33
Books Read: 34
Pages Read: 10,047
Points Earned: 375
thank goodness Sara, i couldnt have coped with you missing out by 5 points! Well done! look forward to your challengeAnd well done Darls - we missed you!
TIMES UP - BOOKS DOWN - GREAT JOB EVERYBODY!!!!!
I know, right?? I had 4 scheduled events I had to go to today, but I still managed to read the last 100 pages of my book. Thank GOODNESS the font was so big, and it was practically double-spaced!!! ;) Is that NINE 25-point tasks???? Geeeeeez. How do we let Cynthia know what we want ours to be?
That was so frakking close it's unbelievable. *whew*
Send me a message - I sent you one - you can reply to that Sara.
Cynthia wrote: "Send me a message - I sent you one - you can reply to that Sara. "Thanks--yes, I just saw it. I'll reply soon.
Sara the time between your completed books post and Cynthias books down was 7 minutes lol.. I know..9 25pointers!
I know. I read a non-challenge book this week, too. Isn't that terrible? I'm SUCH a procrastinator!!
I was hoping to finish all the task but I'm happy being in the top 20. On to the Spring challenge. I will try to be better.
Well done Sandy, and everyone who reached their goals whatever they were. Im sure you didnt need to get as OCD over it as i did to enjoy it and read some great books. Now question is will i manage to slow to a saner level over the next 3 months..hmm
Cynthia, can I still add the last book I finsihed yesterday evening?5points
romantic novel
Outlander
total 280 points
Yesterday was finish books I have been working on day. LOL
5 POINT TASKS
7. Read A Book Whose Title Starts With The Word Who, What, Where, When, Why Or How.
Where in the World is Osama bin Laden? By Morgan Spurlock
8. Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word Winter, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other winter holiday.
Shop 'Til Yule Drop = Alesoa Holliday, Naomi Neale and Stephanie Rowe
One thing about coming in the challenge late is I ran out of time, had two other books I wanted to read for the challenge - What Do you say to a Naked Elf? And Santa Baby. Ah well....
Sorry points had to be posted before the 12 midnight deadline.
lovely. I finished them before then, just dont get on computer that late at night. whatever. I thought it was when you finished them.
When does the Winter Challenge end?
It ended 2/28. The Spring Challenge began on 3/1.
yes, i just figured that out. Thanks.
Terri wrote: "lovely. I finished them before then, just dont get on computer that late at night. whatever. I thought it was when you finished them."Had the same problem terri but well...up to the spring challenge!
I dont remember seeing that in the rules. Maybe it needs to be added since this was my first challenge and I was only goign by what was in the official challenge rules
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1:Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston (12/10/08)
2:Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris (12/26/08)
3:Fool for Love by Eloisa James (02/03/09)
4:Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris (02/22/09)
5:Bitten by Kelley Armstrong (01/26/09)
6:The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry (12/02/08)
7:Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas (02/10/09)
8:The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson (12/19/08)
9:Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris (01/22/09)
10 Point Tasks
2:Silver Bells by Luanne Rice (12/27/08)
3:Midnight Angel by Lisa Kleypas (01/07/09)
4:The History of Love by Nicole Krauss (01/09/09)
5: The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch (1/29/09)
6:The Princess of Burundi by Kjell Eriksson (01/07/09)
8:The Lost Duke of Wyndham by Julia Quinn (02/07/09)
9:The Warmest December by Bernice L. McFadden (12/28/08)
10:Out of My Skin by John Haskell (02/14/09)
15 Point Tasks
2: The Autobiography of Santa Claus by Jeff Guinn (1/19/09)
4:Club Dead and Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris (12/17/08) and (12/19/08), respectively.
5:Chasing Dirty Money: Progress on Anti-Money Laundering by Peter Reuter and Edwin M. Truman (2/27/09) - I am a money laundering surveillance analyst. Good information but it was a text book so it was a little dull.
6:The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillippa Gregory (02/13/09)
7:Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer (02/13/09)
8:The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz (1/28/09)
9:Atonement by Ian McEwan (2/25/09)
10:The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream by Barack Obama (2/06/09)
25 Point Tasks
1:The Devil and Miss Prym by Paulo Coelho (12/30/08)
2:Jewel by Brett Lott (12/23/08)
Tasks Completed: 27/33
Points: 295/375
I’m Beth from (MN).