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message 901: by SandyC (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 406 comments Sandy MN

20.9 Lucky Me!: Bea's Task - I Can’t Wait for Spring!

FLOWER on cover
The Postmistress by Sarah Blake
The Postmistress by Sarah Blake

Goodreads Author

Total Points:345
Total GR Authors:10


message 902: by Debra (last edited Apr 10, 2012 09:24AM) (new)

Debra (debra_t) DebraT

Task 15.8 International Worker's Day

The Gunslinger by Stephen King

a gunslinger is a peace-keeper, law-enforcer. Okayed per message 59 of help thread.


20.1 Most Improved

To Fetch a Thief by Spencer Quinn

Option 2. listened to on audiobook

Spencer Quinn is a GoodReads Author


25.2 Jenn Renee's task

I, Lucifer: Finally, the Other Side of the Story by Glen Duncan

I, Lucifer Finally, the Other Side of the Story by Glen Duncan

Option 2: Has a red cover

The Egyptologist: A Novel by Arthur Phillips
The Egyptologist A Novel by Arthur Phillips

Option 2: Also has a red cover. And is an author I've never read before.

Arthur Phillips is a GoodReads Author


***NOTE: I only posted one book (Hotel Iris) in message 25.10 Mrs. Soule's task in message 290, and it required I read 2 books. You gave me credit for 25 points for the whole task, but shouldn't have. My mistake and apologies for any confusion. Here is the correct information:

Stardust by Neil Gaiman

Option B, Item 1, Piglet: Recommended by a friend - romance

Neil Gaiman is a GoodReads Author

Hotel Iris: A Novel by Yoko Ogawa

Option B: Item 5 Tigger: On TBB list prior to 3/1/12


This post: 60 points
Total to date: 310 points
Goodreads Authors:8
Big Books: 500=2, 750=0, 1000=0






message 903: by Seakbee (new)

Seakbee | 185 comments 20.3. Best Review: Chris MD's Task - Fiery Tunes

I chose: The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story by Diane Ackerman
Using the song “Blood Fire War Hate “ with the word war in the book title. This song was approved in message 16 of the help thread.

Points this post: 20
Total points: 170
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 10
Goodreads Authors to date: 3
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0


message 904: by Tracy (last edited Apr 11, 2012 01:28PM) (new)

Tracy (tracyisreading) Tracy K

Task 5.6 SRC Recommends Redux

The Hunger Games

My book was ranked number one at the time I chose it. I voted for a total of twenty books, including Catching Fire! Which was ranked number two at the time of my vote.

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Task 15.6 They're on Fire


Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back

Listed on NY Times Bestsellers for February 12 , 2012

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Task 20.8 It's My Birthday

Outlander

Number of ratings book had when selected was 124,085

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Points this post = 40
Total points = 40/1090


message 905: by Karen Michele (new)

Karen Michele Burns (klibrary) | 2062 comments 20.8. It’s My Birthday: Mary Beth’s Task – Party Time!

Only 16 Ratings on 3/8:

Ardency: a Chronicle of the Amistad Rebels by Kevin Young

+20 Points

30.3 Sheila/Kathy G’s task: Spring Delights

1. Photo Op-

The Middleman and Other Stories by Bharati Mukherjee
The Middleman and Other Stories by Bharati Mukherjee

3. Luck O’ the Irish-
Author born in Ireland

The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith

+30 Points

Points this Post: 50
Grand Total: 260


message 906: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

20.10 - Group Read

Post #19 in the task thread.

Divergent (Divergent, #1) by Veronica Roth by Veronica Roth (Goodreads Author)

Points this Post: 20
Total Challenge Points: 330
Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Books: 500+ - 4; 750+ - zero; 1000+ - zero


message 907: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 811 comments BJ Rose

3 new tasks

10.8. I Have a Question I used the word How
The King's Speech: How One Man Saved the British Monarchy

20.10 Group Reads:
B. YA Dystopian: Divergent by Veronica Roth
I commented in Post #18

Veronica Roth is a Goodreads Author

30.3 Sheila/Kathy G's task: Spring Delights
#3 - book with a green cover - Midnight Pleasures With a Scoundrel (Scoundrels of St. James, #4) by Lorraine Heath by Lorraine Heath

#5 - der Fruhling: Entranced (Donovans #2) by Nora Roberts by Nora Roberts, using the letters 'er' in the author's name


Points this post = 60

Total Points = 380

Tasks Completed = 22
Total Pages = 9810
GR Authors = 9
Big Books (500+) = 1


message 908: by Nick (new)

Nick (doily) | 3392 comments Nick KY

15.3 We Go Together Like…. “Town and Country”
Our Town by Thornton Wilder, 128 pages, and
Achieving Our Country: Leftist Thought in Twentieth-Century America by Richard M. Rorty, 159 pages

Task Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 520
Total Pages: 13,207
Big Books: 750+ (1)


message 909: by Kim (new)

Kim (goodreadscomkimber) | 708 comments Kimber

REPOST

30.3 Spring Delights

Option 3 (green cover)
A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty A Novel by Joshilyn Jackson by Joshilyn Jackson

&

Option 6 (scary)
Be Still, My Love by Deborah J. Hughes
This book was scary because it was about a haunted house and a murder that had taken place there 40 years prior. The main character puts her life in danger to help solve the murder and to help the ghosts move on from the house to their next destination.


message 910: by Kim (new)

Kim (goodreadscomkimber) | 708 comments Kimber

10.3 Run or Ride?
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo
(horse in title)

20.5 A Game Of Books
I rolled a 3. White and grey cover
Dark Corners by Liz Schulte

20.6 She works hard for the $
Rolled a 6. Book about an author - The Paris Wife by Paula McLain - about the lives of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife Hadley.

PAULA MCLAIN AND LIZ SCHULTE ARE GR AUTHORS


Total points above tasks: 50
# tasks completed: 16
GR authors: 10
Total points to date: 310


message 911: by JC (new)

JC (jmnc) | 638 comments Angels Fall by Nora Roberts

Task 15.6 - They're on fire!

Angels Fall by Nora Roberts

Jan 1 Bestseller list

Challenge total = 200


message 912: by Jackie (new)

Jackie | 128 comments JACKIE NC

30.7 Beth NC's task FIRE ELEMENTALS

Option 5: The Curse of the Pharaohs (Amelia Peabody, #2) by Elizabeth Peters by Elizabeth Peters

Option 6: The Curse of the Giant Hogweed by Charlotte MacLeod
176 pages

Points this task: 30
Total Points: 125
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 3


message 913: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 5.9 - The Devil Made Me Do It

I read:

Everneath by Brodi Ashton

**Brodi Ashton is a Goodreads author!!**

Points this task: 5
Total points: 265
Tasks completed: 18
Books read: 24
Pages read: 6362
Goodreads authors: 11
Big Books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 914: by Emily (new)

Emily | 782 comments Boston Kate

20.8 Party Time!
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim
this book had 69,344 ratings as of 3/2/2012

30.7 Fire Elementals
Option 1: American Vampire, Vol. 1
Pearl and Skinner (among others) are transformed from human into vampire
Option 4: Will Grayson, Will Grayson
romance is listed as a genre on the book's main page

Points this post: 50
Total points: 115
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 8


message 915: by Kylie (new)

Kylie 10.7 Fuel to the Fire

Chosen By Angela Cornell

Points - 10
Total Points - 160



message 916: by Beth F (new)

Beth F | 669 comments 10.10. April Fools Day!
Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson

Total Points: 100
GRA: 5


message 917: by Michelle (new)

Michelle  (mnmgbwi) | 197 comments Michelle WI

20.4 To Be Continued... In Spring!

I read U is for Undertow (Kinsey Millhone series) in the winter challenge so for this I read...

V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton


20.6 She Works Hard for the Money

I rolled a 2 (Teacher option)

Learn Me Good by John Pearson *****

***** John Pearson is a Goodreads Author *****



points this post: 40
total points: 210
tasks completed: 11
goodreads authors: 5


message 918: by Nicola (new)

Nicola | 173 comments 20.8 It's My Birthday: Mary Beth's Task - Party Time
small and indulgent Ninja Soccer Moms (April 9) 98 ratings on April 10, 2012
Ninja Soccer Moms (Samantha Shaw Mystery, Book 3) by Jennifer Apodaca

25.12 Denise NC's Task: Easter Eggs and Leprechauns
Book A Easter Eggs
Option 4 - Young Adult book - Abandon (April 7)

Book B Leprechauns
Option 1 - Primarily Green Cover - A Grown Up Kind of Pretty (March 5) Abandon (Abandon Trilogy, #1) by Meg Cabot A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty A Novel by Joshilyn Jackson

Points this post: 45
Total points : 210


message 919: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (ace_librarian) 15.5 - ...... And XYZ

The Ex Games by Jennifer Echols

**Jennifer Echols is a GRs Author**


Points this Post: 15
Total points- 330/1090
Tasks Completed: 19/62
Books read: 24
Pages Read : 7608
Minutes Listened To: 630
GR Authors: 10
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(1), 1000+(0)


message 920: by Deyara (new)

Deyara | 36 comments Deyara


Task # 5.4 - The FIRE Within

Nice Girls Finish Last by Natalie Anderson

Natalie Anderson is a Goodreads Author


Task # 15.6 - They're On Fire

Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts

List: January 08, 2012 - PAPERBACK TRADE FICTION


Task # 20.6. Seasoned Reader: Jennifer W’s task- She Works Hard for the Money

2: Teacher - Push by Sapphire


Points this post: 40 points
Total to Date = 55 points
GR Authors: 2


message 921: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (ace_librarian) 15.2 - Dewey be Different

Two nonfiction books from different call numbers.

Book 1: Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey: Learn Coupon Strategies to Save $1000s at the Grocery Store by Joanie Demer (640.73 DEM)

Book 2: A Night to Remember by Walter Lord (910.45 LOR)

Points this Post: 15
Total points- 345/1090
Tasks Completed: 20/62
Books read: 26
Pages Read : 8101
Minutes Listened To: 630
GR Authors: 10
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(1), 1000+(0)


message 922: by Sassafrass (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 891 comments 10.5. All Fired Up! I read Delighting in Your Company which was about a woman who was solving a murder of a ghost 200+ years ago.

I'm fired up about it because this book went back in time to the times of slavery which never cease to get me fired up about how cruelly people were treated and in some parts of the world are continued to be treated. Also, I'm fascinated by how far-reaching the practice was, and how resistant people were to change it even in the face of more financially lucrative alternatives. The ghost in this story ended up being killed because he was a proponent of those alternatives and someone didn't want his ideas catching on.


Total Points this Post: 10
Total Points in Challenge: 775
Books Read: 60
Tasks Completed: 39
GR Authors: 35
Big Book Tickets: 500+(3); 750+(1); 1000+(0)


message 923: by Sandy, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Sandy | 16893 comments Mod
5.3 Let's Hear it for the Boys
I read The Pleasure of My Company, from Paul's list.

10.8. I Have a Question
I read When We Were Orphans - "when" in title.

15.4 - ABC’s, 123’s ......
I read A Widow for One Year - "A" and "one" in title.

20.10 - Group Reads
I read The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and posted in the discussion thread (post #16)

25.8. Helen's Task: Science Fiction and Fantasy Award Winners/Nominees
A. I read The Forever War by Joe Haldeman - won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1976.
B. I read The Forever War by Joe Haldeman - won the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1976.

30.2 Sassafrass's task: “What I want to be” meets “What did I become”...
A. When I was in high school, I wanted to be an English teacher, so I read Extracurricular Activities. The main character is an English teacher. Somehow, I doubt that if I had become an English teacher I would have run into as many murders as she does!
B. In college, I discovered that, at the time, I had to take several math courses to get a teaching certificate from the college I attended. Despite my best efforts, they simply wouldn't accept my argument that I would NEVER in a million years attempt to teach anyone math. So, I moved on to plan B and went to law school and became a lawyer - and read The Litigators.

It's interesting, though, that I have done a lot of law teaching throughout my career, so I've wound up doing both!

total points: 295


message 924: by Cindie (new)

Cindie | 1836 comments 5.1

I read The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection by Alexander McCall Smith. Alexander McCall Smith is a ****** Goodreads Author ******

The two people in the window are in silhoette. (wish I had copied that word from the tasks. I can not spell at 6:30 in the morning!!)

points: 120
books read: 14
tasks completed: 12
pages read: 3676
GR authors: 2
Big Books: 1 (500)

The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection by Alexander McCall Smith The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection by Alexander McCall Smith


message 925: by Gayla (new)

Gayla Bassham (sophronisba) | 64 comments 5.5 Possession

Read a book with a word in the possessive form

The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson

This Post: 5
Total Points: 215/1090
Tasks Completed: 19/61
Books Read: 29/86


message 926: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F


Task 15.4 ABC's,123"s...

I read for the ONE book challenge

Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome


Points this post:15
Total points:185
Tasks completed:12
Books read:14
Goodreads Authors:1
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)


message 927: by Coco Kimura (new)

Coco Kimura Task 25.12: Denise NC’s Task: Easter Eggs and Leprechauns

For Book A I chose option #3 (Read a book featuring a woman as the main character). I chose American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld . Alice Blackwell is the main character (her story loosely based on Laura Bush).

***American Wife is a big book ticket item - 555 pages ***

For Book B I chose option #4 (Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf that they rated 5 stars). I read 1984 by George Orwell . My friend Soniya Shrivastav had it rated at 5 stars.

Points this Post: 25
Total points: 75
Tasks Completed: 3
Books read: 5
Pages Read : 2039
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 928: by Lindy-Lane (new)

Lindy-Lane (moonbacklit) | 567 comments Readerboard Name= Lindy-Lane

Task 20.10 Group Reads...read one of the Group Reads selections, and make at least one post in the discussion thread for the book.

I read The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle344 pages (4.6-4.9)

My discussion posts are #14 & #17 in the discussion thread for this book.

Points earned for this task: 20
Points Achieved to date: 340
Total # of Goodreads Authors: 1
Total # of Big Books:
500+ (0)= 1
700+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 929: by Lindy-Lane (new)

Lindy-Lane (moonbacklit) | 567 comments Readerboard Name= Lindy-Lane

Task 10.9 I'm on Fire!...read a book that you're "hot" to read:

I read The Children's Book by A.S. Byatt The Children's Book by A.S. Byatt 675 pages Claiming a Big Book Ticket (4.2-4.11)

*I've wanted to read another A.S.Byatt book for a long time since I read "Possession", but I kept ignoring it in that TBR pile. This task set a "fire" underneath me to get this goal finished!

Points earned for this task: 10
Points Achieved to date: 350
Total # of Goodreads Authors: 1
Total # of Big Books:
500+ (0)= 2
700+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 930: by Karen Michele (new)

Karen Michele Burns (klibrary) | 2062 comments 20.10 Group Reads

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

My post in the discussion thread is #25.

+20 Points
Grand Total: 280


message 931: by Aleksandra (new)

Aleksandra (aleksandrakonwa) | 752 comments Finished

20.7 Happy Rama Navami
The Palace of Illusions by Chitra B. Divakaruni


25.9 Red hot
The Private Papers of Eastern Jewelby Maureen Lindley / option B, published in 2008
Falling Starby Diana Dempsey / option C, Dallas Stars

Tasks points 45
Total points 170
Total tasks 8
Total books 12


message 932: by Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Dlmrose | 18433 comments Mod
Dlmrose

10.10. April Fools Day!

Ali in Wonderland: And Other Tall Tales by Ali Wentworth

20.7. Shorter is Sweeter: Jayalalita's Task - Happy Rama Navami!

In Arabian Nights by Tahir Shah

The author's experiences in Morocco framed on A Thousand and One Nights and Moroccan storytelling traditions

25.3. Coralie's task: Naming Things

Name: Sydney
Book 1: 30 Days in Sydney: A Wildly Distorted Account by Peter Carey
Book 2: The Empty Mirror by J. Sydney Jones

25.8. Helen's Task: Science Fiction and Fantasy Award Winners/Nominees

Hugo Award Nominee 1972: The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin

Nebula Award Nominee 1972: The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin

25.10. Mrs. Soule's Task:I love a happy ending!

Option A Winnie-the-pooh
Just Another Day in Paradise by A.E. Maxwell
Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard

total 505


message 933: by Alice (new)

Alice (aliceg) | 424 comments Alice G

15.2 Dewey be Different

Book 1: The Book That's More Than Just a Book - Book

Dewey number: 828

Book 2: Ancient Civilizations Of The Near East And Mediterranean

Dewey number: 938

Task 20.3 Fiery Tunes

Book: The Lake of Dreams

Song title: Fire Lake

Total Points: 160
Total GoodReads Authors: 2
Total Big Books 500+ pages: 3


Previous Reads
10.6 Middle Name Pride Day Agent 6 by Tom Rob Smith
15.4 ABC's, 123's - 22 Britannia Road by Amanda Hodgkinson
15.8 International Workers Day - The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich

20.4 To be continued....in Spring - Voice of the Gods by Trudi Canavan
20.7 Happy Rama Navami - Old Greek Stories
20.10 Group Reads Choice - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

25.8 Science Fiction and Fantasy Award Winners - American Gods by Neil Gaiman


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message 934: by Stesse (new)

Stesse | 270 comments STESSE

5.10 Good Minds Suggest
Nerd Do Well by Simon Pegg (384 p)
Recommended by Ernest Cline

20.5. Bigger is Better: Masanobu's Task - A Game of Books
6. Mystery - Elvis and the Tropical Double Trouble by Peggy Webb (236 p)
Peggy Webb is a GRA

30.3 Sheila/Kathy G's task: Spring Delights
2. Spring Thing - Gator A-Go-Go by Tim Dorsey (336 p). Takes place over Spring Break.
5. derFruhling - Death's Excellent Vacation by Charlaine Harris (339 p). DE in title

Points this Post: 55
Tasks Completed this Post: 3
Books Read this Post: 4
Pages Read this Post: 1295
GoodReads Authors this Post: 1
Big Books this Post: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)


Total Points: 305
Total Tasks Completed: 20
Total Books Read: 24
Total Pages Read: 9200
Total GoodReads Authors: 9
Total Big Books: 500+ (2), 750+ (1), 1000+ (0)


message 935: by Fran (new)

Fran | 730 comments 30.3- Spring Delights

4. Tulips- I read Genesis (Heaven Sent, #5) by Jet Mykles by Jet Mykles. The cover shows several couples kissing.

5. derFruhling- I read Sophie & Carter by Chelsea Fine. The 'er' in Carter works.

30.7- FIRE ELEMENTS

1. PNR/UF- I read The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade. In this book the main character gets hit by a school bus and changes from a human to a ghost. This would also qualify for 2. because she lets go of anger towards her mother at the end.

4. Romance- I read
Clear Water by Amy Lane, which lists 'Romance' on its home page.

*Amy Lane, Jey Mykles, Stacey Kade, and Chelsea Fine are all GR Authors*


Points This Post- 60
Total Points- 345
GR Authors- 18


message 936: by Sue (new)

Sue (suetinge) | 1579 comments 5.5 - Possession

BoneMan's Daughters by ***Goodreads Author*** Ted Dekker

Points this post: 5
Total Points: 215/1090
Tasks Completed: 15
Books Read: 19
GoodReads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (), 1000+ ()


message 937: by Valari (new)

Valari | 21 comments VALARI

5.2 Get Caught Reading
Magic Study (Study, #2) by Maria V. Snyder Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder

Book on cover.


*Maria V. Snyder is a GR Author*

25.12 Denise NC’s Task: Easter Eggs and Leprechauns

Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder

Book A - Easter Eggs: Option 4 - Stickers

Young Adult is the second genre on the book's main page.

*Maria V. Snyder is a GR Author*

+

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #2) by C.S. Lewis The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

Book B - Leprechauns: Option B - Four Leaf Clover

Adventure is the fifth genre on the book's main page.

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Points this post: 30
Total points: 30
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 3
GR Authors: 2 tickets
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 938: by Sheila (last edited Apr 15, 2012 07:18AM) (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments Sheila


15.7 - Spring Into Action!


The Paris Vendetta by Steve Berry

This book has both action and adventure listed on its home page.


30.2 Sassafrass's task: “What I want to be” meets “What did I become”...


When I was a kid my parents would pack up my brother and me and park us in the back seat with a piece of masking tape down the center (so we would stay on our own sides) and take us on whirlwind vacations to the national parks camping. (Picture the Clark Griswold family) I decided it would be very cool to be a park ranger and I even thought that up through the beginnings of my college education when I was informed by an advisor that for every job posted at least 100 people applied for it and that was back in the 70's!

So the book I read for part 1: “What I want to be” was

The Rope by Nevada Barr

The main character (Anna Pigeon) is a national park ranger.

This is one of my favorite authors/series. Five stars all the way.

AND

For part 2:“What did I become”...I read:


A Case of Need by Michael Crichton

which is a medical thriller since I ended up with a 37 year career as a respiratory therapist in the hospital setting. Which actually started out as a temporary/part time/fill in job until I found a job teaching school. I loved working in the medical field and felt I did a lot to help people and was an essential part of the trauma and code blue teams.

I never did teach. Not to say that I am not enjoying my current job as a retiree!!!!!!!!


Total Points = 500


message 939: by Beth (new)

Beth (bll1010) | 47 comments 30.8 Beth Lynn

#4 Printz Winner - Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi (326 pages)

#5 Book that doesn't belong to me (library book) - The Sweet By and By by Todd Johnson (303 pages)

Points This Post - 30
Total Points - 90
Tasks Completed - 3
Books Read - 6
Pages Read - 2,083
Goodreads Authors - 3
Big Books - 0





message 940: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

15.7 - Spring into Action!

Moonraker by Ian Fleming by Ian Fleming

Points this Post: 15
Total Challenge Points: 345
Goodreads Authors: 12
Big Books: 500+ - 4; 750+ - zero; 1000+ - zero


message 941: by Coralie (new)

Coralie Coralie

15.6 They’re on Fire
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami who is number 25 on the New York Times combined print and e-book fiction list this week.

15.10 Where There’s Smoke
Ash Road (where there was a lot of smoke)

20.5 A Game of Books
Rolled 2 – Lannister
Read The Prince and the Pauper from the list The Upper Classes (number 107)

30.3 Spring Delights
Option 3 Luck O’ the Irish
Black Swan Green by David Mitchell – green cover

Option 5 der Fruhling
Doomsday Book by Connie Willis
‘li’ in Willis

Total points 320


message 942: by Marie (new)

Marie | 76 comments PUTTERPAL

15.5- ...and XYZ
Emily's Fortune by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

20.4-To be continued
The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
During the Winter challenge I read the first book, The Maze Runner. This is the 2nd book in the Maze runner series.

20.8- It's my Birthday- Party time
When We Were Friends: A Novel by Elizabeth Joy Arnold
This book had 272 ratings

20.10- Group Read
Divergent by Veronica Roth
My comment on the thread is #22

25.2- Out with the old, in with the new
Option 1- Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust by Immaculee Ilibagiza
Option 2- The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had by Kristin Levine by Kristin Levine

Points this Post: 100
Total Points: 100


message 943: by Cathy (last edited Apr 11, 2012 07:54PM) (new)

Cathy Galloway | 1077 comments CathyG

5.4 The FIRE Within- Read a book with the LETTERS F, I, R, E in the title or subtitle.

Fair Game by Patricia Briggs

10.4. Fire Signs Read a book by an author who was born under an Fire sign.

Susan Elizabeth Phillips – Kiss an Angel
December 11 Birthday
Goodreads Author

30.8 Meghanly's task: The Breakfast Club
You will choose two different options below. Read one book from each of your chosen options. REQUIRED: Indicate the options you choose on your post.

3. The Basket Case: Read a “Currently Reading” book choice for a group you are a part of on Goodreads. The book must be listed as 'currently reading' during any of the 3 months of this challenge (March-May).

Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper
“Reading is my Escape” March BOM http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8...
Goodreads Author

5. The Criminal: Beg, borrow or steal - read a book that isn’t yours REQUIRED: indicate how you got your book.
Industrial Magic by Kelley Armstrong
Goodreads Author
Borrowed from the public library


Points this post: 45
Total points: 320
Tasks completed: 19
Books read: 24
Goodreads Authors: 11
Big Books: 500=2, 750=0, 1000=1


message 944: by Kate S (new)

Kate S 5.1 Silhouette on the Shade

An Abundance of Katherines by John Green

10.1 Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Emma's War by Deborah Scroggins

war=raw backwards

10.3 Run or Ride?

The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie

"Horse" in title

15.5 . . .And X,Y,Z

44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith

'x' in Author's first name

***Alexander McCall Smith is a GR Author***

30.3 Spring Delights

Option 2: The Autumn of the Patriarch by Gabriel Garcí­a Márquez

DOB: March 6, 1927

Option 5: Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy

Using 'er' in "D'Ubervilles"

Post Total: 70
Season Total: 420
Total Tasks Completed: 28


message 945: by Connie (last edited Apr 11, 2012 10:02PM) (new)

Connie  G (connie_g) | 358 comments 20.1 Clean those shelves

Option 3. This book was published 2/28/12.

Bridge of Scarlet Leaves by Kristina McMorris.

Kristina Mc Morris is a Goodreads author.

20.7 Happy Rama Navami

This retelling of Cinderella was approved in the task help thread.

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine.

25.11 Take to the Links.

Option 3. The Irons. This book has 34,102 ratings.

The Jungle by Upton Sinclair.

Option 5. The Putter. This is a short book of 148 pages.

I am an Emotional Creature: The Secret Life of Girls Around the World by Eve Ensler.

30.7 Fire Elementals

Option 2 Lynnie, the main character, has a developmental disability and is living in an institution. She gets therapy to learn to speak, uses her artistic talent to work, moves into a group home, and eventually marries.

The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon.

Rachel Simon is a Goodreads author.

Option 5. Horses are on the cover.

Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson.

Tasks this post: 95
Total points: 355
Tasks: 19
Books: 23
Goodreads authors: 4
Big Books: 500=1


message 946: by Jayme Pendergraft (new)

Jayme Pendergraft | 762 comments 10.5. All Fired Up!

Throw Out Fifty Things: Clear the Clutter, Find Your Life by Gail Blanke

I'm fired up about decluttering- big time! I need to get rid of a bunch of stuff so I don't feel so overwhelmed every time I walk through the door!

Points this task: 10
Total Points: 510
Goodreads Authors: Alex Flinn, Sara Shepard*, Janet Lee Carey, James Patterson, Susan Cooper***, Karen Levine, Richard Farr


message 947: by Cindy AL (last edited Apr 12, 2012 04:07AM) (new)

Cindy AL (cangelmd) | 645 comments Cindy AL

10.2 The Shot Heard Round The World:

A Spell for the Revolution by C.C. Finlay

C.C Finlay is a Goodreads Author

10.4 Fire Signs:

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

Cassandra Clare's birthday is July 27, 1973

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassandr...

Cassandra Clare is a Goodreads Author

20.1 Group Read:

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Review posted in review thread post #21.

Veronica Roth is A Goodreads Author

Points in this post - 40
Total Points - 860/1090
Books - 65/85
Pages - 22955
Goodreads Authors: 35
Big Books:500+ - (0), 750+ - (0),1000+ - (0)


message 948: by Lauren (new)

Lauren | 69 comments Lauren Marie

5.4 The FIRE Within
I Read From the First by Jessica Bird.

Points this Post: 5
Total points: 130
Tasks Completed: 7
Books read: 10
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 949: by Alice (new)

Alice (aliceg) | 424 comments Alice G

Task 25.6 - Fire and Ice

Book 1: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Book 2: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Total Points: 185
Total GoodReads Authors: 2
Total Big Books 500+ pages: 3


Previous Reads
10.6 Middle Name Pride Day Agent 6 by Tom Rob Smith

15.2 Dewey be Difference - Peter Kay the book and Ancient Civilisations of the Near East and Mediterraean
15.4 ABC's, 123's - 22 Britannia Road by Amanda Hodgkinson
15.8 International Workers Day - The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich

20.3 Fiery Tunes - The Lake of Dreams
20.4 To be continued....in Spring - Voice of the Gods by Trudi Canavan
20.7 Happy Rama Navami - Old Greek Stories
20.10 Group Reads Choice - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

25.8 Science Fiction and Fantasy Award Winners - American Gods by Neil Gaiman


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message 950: by Skandia (last edited Apr 12, 2012 06:20AM) (new)

Skandia (sfgirl) | 371 comments 25.10 Mrs. Soule's Task:I love a happy ending!

Option B:
1. Piglet
A Rogue By Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean

Sarah MacLean is a Goodreads Author

6. Roo
Revelations by Melissa de la Cruz

Melissa de la Cruz is a Goodreads Author

Points this post: 25
Total points: 410
Tasks completed: 18
Books read: 27
Goodreads Author: 19
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0); 750 (0); 1000(3)


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