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Jen UT20.4 - Author! Author!
Insurgent by Veronica Roth
I read Divergent in the Winter Challenge.
Total Points: 70
WTG JennRenee!Kate S, keep going!
Marcia, so close, READ, READ, READ!!
30.7 Beth NC's task FIRE ELEMENTALS5. Animals associated with the element of fire are - lion, snake, dragon, eagle, horse, phoenix Read a book which features one of these animals in the story or has one on the cover. REQUIRED - post a link to the cover or state the animal featured.
I read a book with a dragon in the story AND on the cover (the dragon is the blue animal) :
The Well-Favored Man: The Tale of the Sorcerer's Nephew (Argylle #1) (1993) by Elizabeth Willey (Mass Market Paperback, 447 pages)
6. I read a book where the number of pages ends in a 6 or a 7. REQUIRED: State the number of pages in the book you read.
Number of pages: 246
St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves (2006) by Karen Russell (Goodreads Author) (Paperback, 246 pages)
**** Goodreads Author **** Karen Russell
Tasks Completed: 31
Points for this post: 30
Points thus far: 645 + 30 = 675
Books read: 45
Pages read: 14,163
Read but not claimed: 0
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
5.9 The Devil Made Me Do It: Takes place in Hell:
Damned by Chuck Palahniuk
+5 Points
15.9 – Geek Pride Day
MIT - My dad's alma mater - Go Geeks!
The Technologists by Matthew Pearl
+15 Points
25.2. Jenn Renee’s task:Out with the Old, In with the New… and it’s Fire
2. Read a book with a red, yellow, or orange cover.
by Thomas Hardy4. Read a book that has a flame of any kind on the cover.
by Camilla Läckberg - approved in help thread+25 Points
30.4 Dlmrose’s task: Burning Ring of Fire
Book 1: Colombia
The General in His Labyrinth by Gabriel García Márquez
Book 2: Read a book with “ING” found intact in any word in the title or subtitle
The Shattering by Karen Healey
+30 Points
Points this Post: 75
Grand Total: 755
AprilDT15.4- Numbers and A, B, or C
The Long Emergency: Surviving the End of Oil, Climate Change, and Other Converging Catastrophes of the Twenty-First Century
Twenty is my number
Century for C
Points this post= 15
Challenge total= 550
Tasks completed= 23
Books read= 34
Goodreads Authors= 9
Big Books= 500 (4), 750 (1), 1000 (0)
That's all for me. First time to reach half way!
25.9- Red HotOption B: The Sisterhood by Emily Barr- Book published in 2008
Option C: The Bay at Midnight by Diane Chamberlain- Team I chose was Tampa BAY Lightning
*** Diane Chamberlain is a GRA***
Points this post:25
Total Points:675
Tasks Completed:30
Books Read:45
GRA Tickets Claimed:14
BB tickets claimed:5
Marie-Anne20.9: Lucky Me!: Bea's Task - I Can’t Wait for Spring! -- 1 book: Option 5: Authors initials in "springTiMe": The Witch Doctor's Wife by Tamar Meyers.
50.1. Cindy AL's Task: North to Alaska: 3 books.
Book 1: Option 1: Author initials in SEWARDSFOLLY -- Eight Of Swords by David Skibbins.
Book 2: Option 2: A mystery: The Lover's Knot by Clare O'Donohue.
Book 3: Option 5: My favorite genres are (I have 2) mysteries and fantasy novels. As it happens, this book is listed as both! Night of the Living Deed by E.J. Copperman.
Points this post: 70
Totals
Total points: 235
Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 19
GRA tickets claimed: 3
BB tickets claimed: 0
25.11 Take to the Links! (yes, I saved my task until the end)The Wedge: A book I have not previously read by a favorite author
The Second Time Around by Mary Higgins Clark
The Putter: A short book (119 pages)
Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches by Tony Kushner
Post Total: 25
Season Total: 1090
Thank you to our FABULOUS mods, who help keep this challenge interesting, entertaining and highly organized!!
A special thanks to all of our cheerleaders who offer just enough pressure and lots of encouragement to those of us who are almost finished!
25.11. Kate S's Task: Take to the Links!Irons-
by Karen Marie Moning (when I picked my book it had 26,344)Wedge-
by Debbie Macomber ***Goodreads Author*** (new book by favorite author)Points for this Task: 25
Total Points: 345
Goal Points: 335
Completed Tasks: 13/61
Tasks in Progress:
Goodreads Authors: 12 (Kelley Armstrong, Anna Carey, Kelly Creagh, Lauren DeStefano, Carrie Harris, Maureen Johnson, Debbie Macomber, Richelle Mead, Sarah Mlynowski, Maria V. Snyder, Garth Stein, Laini Taylor)
Big Book Tickets: 500+() 750+() 1000+()
Mod
T-5 hours 9 minutes remaining - everyone had better have their heads stuck in their books - specially those of you who are this close to finishing!!
Task 15.4 - ABC's, 123'sOne book option (approved):
The Tenth Circle
Task 20.8 - Party Time!
> 50,000 or < 500 ratings
A Chosen Faith: An Introduction to Unitarian Universalism - had 272 ratings as of 5/31/12
Points this post: 35
Tasks completed this post: 2
Big Book Tickets, GR authors this post: 0, 0
Final total - points: 280
Total tasks completed: 17
Total number Big Books: 500(2) 750(1) 1000(0)
Total Big Book tickets: 4
Total GoodReads authors: 4
That's it for me. A collective three cheers for our Magnificent Mods!
Hip Hip Hooray!
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10.8 I have a QuestionSwitch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip Heath.
Total points: 270
That's it for me! Thanks for a great challenge!
I'm so happy for you Kate S.And for us!
Can't wait to see your task.
:-)
CathyG15.8 - International Worker’s Day
Read a book with a type of job or profession in the title.
One Good Knight by Mercedes Lackey
Points this post: 15
Total points: 900
Tasks completed: 49
Books read: 68
Goodreads Authors: 28
Big Books: 500=4, 750=0, 1000=1
30.3 Sheila/Kathy G's task: Spring Delights2 – Spring thing – Skinwalker first published in May 2009 – Faith Hunter
Goodreads author
5 – Forged in Fire by Trish McCallan – IN
goodreads author >
*Approved for length*
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 300
Tasks Completed: 14
Books Read: 17
Goodreads Authors: 11
Big Books: 500=2, 750=0, 1000=0
Readerboard Name Tracy K30.5 Climbing the Family Tree
2 options
option A: Tulip Fever has romance listed as a genre on its goodreads page
Option C The Secret Garden my maternal grandmothers first name is Frances
10.9 I'm on Fire
Read a book that you're " hot" to readThe WoodsThis has been on my shelf forever and a co worker of mine has been on a Coben binge making me "hot" to try one!
50 point task
Choose 3 books:
Option: choose a book with a blue cover
Option: read a book with mystery listed as the genre on its goodreads page
Option: read a book from your favorite genre
Fantasy is my current favorite genre! More than 10 users listed this book as fantasy on its goodreads page.points this post = 90
Total points= 200/1090
WOO HOO!! I made it to 200 at the last minute. Really pushed myself this week. I'm quite proud because I didn't think I would even come close to 100 points. I had fun!!!
Chris MD10.6 Middle Name Pride Day
Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
15.7 Spring Into Action
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Adventure is the second most common genre this book is shelved under.
20.5 A Game of Books
Rolled a 2 and read a book that features a war.
The Black Flower: A Novel of the Civil War by Howard Bahr
The is about the Battle of Franklin during the American Civil War.
20.9 I Can't Wait for Spring
Option 1 - Bird on cover
by Janet EvanovichJanet Evanovich is a GR author. Claiming one author ticket.
My goal was to do at least half the points. I made it! Congratulations to all the REAL finishers and, of course, to the FABULOUS MODS for all their hard work.
Points for this post: 10 + 15 + 20 + 20 = 65
Total points: 505 + 65 = 570
Tasks completed: 26
Books read: 34
Goodreads authors: 10
Big books: 3 500=1, 750=1, 1,000=0
Re: Dee (post #2284) - I know! I am in a different timezone though, and had to sleep and am now on my way to work... I'm determined to finish next season.Congratulations to everyone who finished the massive number of books this time round, and to those who made their personal goals, as well as to everyone who enjoyed the challenge for its own sake (as I continue to do after a year) :)
lol@ its ok mstan - I forgive you for not finishing...lol! ;) you can do it next season
MariyaTask 5.6 SRC Recommends Redux
I voted for book Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden The rank of the book is 13
I read book City of Thieves by David Benioff This book's rank was 87
Points this post: 5
Total points: 375
Boston Kate20.9 I Can't Wait for Spring!
Option 5: Anansi Boys
author Neil Gaiman initials "NG" in SPRINGTIME
Points this post: 20
Total points: 315
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 22
That's it for me! My personal goal this season was 300 points, so I'm happy. And can't wait to start a new challenge tomorrow!
My last post. Thanks to the mods and the task creators for another great SRC!! Can't wait to start the new season!5.10 Good Minds Suggest
Dracula: The Undead by Dacre Stoker
Dacre Stoker was featured in the newsletter
10.9. I’m On Fire!
Peach Cobbler Murder by Joanne Fluke
15.2 - Dewey be Different
Book 1: Bobby Flay's Throwdown!: More Than 100 Recipes from Food Network's Ultimate Cooking Challenge by Bobby Flay
Catalog #641
Book 2: Stacked: A 32DDD Reports from the Front by Susan Seligson
Catalog #391
20.8. It's My Birthday: Mary Beth's Task - Party Time!
Black Magic by Cherry Adair (Goodreads author)
Has fewer than 500 ratings: 397 ratings
25.4. Sandy's task:More Fun with Words - With a Twist!
Book 1: Sex and the Psychic Witch by Annette Blair (Goodreads author)
Title spells out PAST.
Book 2: Ghosts of Boyfriends Past by Vivi Andrews (Goodreads author)
Has the word PAST in the title
25.5. Laurie ME's Task: 100 Years Ago
Book 1: The Case of Cabin 13 by Sam McCarver
Book takes place on the Titanic
Book 2: Changing the Game by Jaci Burton (Goodreads author)
Main character is a pro baseball player
25.8. Helen's Task: Science Fiction and Fantasy Award Winners/Nominees
Book 1: Boneshaker by Cherie Priest (Goodreads author)
Hugo nominee 2010
Book 2: Boneshaker by Cherie Priest
Nebula nominee 2010
25.11. Kate S's Task: Take to the Links!
Option #4 The Wedge: Truly, Madly by Heather Webber (Goodreads author)
One of my favorite authors
Option #5 The Putter: Bloodhound by Denise Hays
Paperback has 187 pgs
30.5 Donna Jo's task: Climbing the Family Tree
Option A: Tool Belt Defender by Carla Cassidy (Goodreads author)
Listed as Romance on main page
Option D: Taken by Midnight by Lara Adrian (Goodreads author)
Book #8 in the Midnight Breed series
Total Points This Post: 180
Total Tasks This Post: 9
Goodreads Authors This Post: 8
Grand Total Points: 750/1090
Total Books Read: 55
Tasks Completed: 35/57
Total Goodreads Authors: 29
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 2
Repost of post 2243 with correct edition of Boolegger's Daughter15.4 ABC’s, 123’s ......
One Coffee With by Margaret Maron
25.11 Take to the Links!
4. The Wedge
The 9th Judgment by James Patterson;
3. The Irons
One For The Money by Janet Evanovich - 94,690 ratings May 9th
50.1
#2 Mystery -
Cinnamon Roll Murder by Joanne Fluke;
#3 Diamond - White -
Bootlegger's Daughter by Margaret Maron;
#5 genre - mystery -
Cause of Death by Patricia Cornwell
Points this Task: 90
Task Completed: 19
Total Points: 425
Books Read: 30
20.10 Group ReadThe Night Circus I posted #53 in the thread
30.4 Burning Ring of Fire
A. The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific Set in Micronesia
B. The Christmas Wedding "ing in title"
Total points this post : 50
Total points challenge: 405
15.7 Spring Into Action
Points this post = 15
Total points: 840 + 15 = 855
Goodreads Authors: 29 + 1 = 30
Big Books: 500+= 1, 750+=0, 1000+ = 0
Personal Goal: 600
SOELO30.7 Fire Elementals
I chose option 2 and read A Survival Guide for Working with Bad Bosses: Dealing with Bullies, Idiots, Back-Stabbers, and Other Managers from Hell. This motivated me to talk to my boss about a serious problem I had at work. I am happy to say it has been resolved!
Then I chose option 6 and read The View from Saturday which has 176 pages.
30.8 The Breakfast Club
I chose "The Brain" and read a book over 500 pages: Goliath and then I chose "The Criminal" and borrowed a book from my sister: The Advanced Reading Copy of Path of Beasts.
Previous total: 260
Points this post: 60
Total: 320
Carly5.5 -- Possession
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
5.4 -- The FIRE Within
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
Nick & Norah's Infite Playlist
David Levithan is a GoodReads Author.
Points This Task: 10
Total Points: 325
Tasks Completed: 19
Tasks in Progress: 0
Books Read: 23
GoodReads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+(3), 750+(-), 1000+(-)
Pages Read: 7423
Thanks so much to the Mods for all their hard work with these last minute entries! Much appreciation!First I want to make a substitution -- For task 50.1 previously I had used Digital Fortress for the second book. I want to switch that to ...
Task 50.1 change
Option 2. Mystery Genre
Island of Lost Girls by Jennifer McMahon
*** GOODREADS AUTHOR ***
That makes it so that with the new book I finished this evening I can do...
Task 30.6
Fiction book: Digital Fortress
This book was about the cryptography department at the NSA, trying to break a supposedly unbreakable code.
Non-Fiction Book: The American Black Chamber
This book is about the beginnings of cryptography as a science, and the organization that preceded the NSA, back when people were breaking codes by hand rather than computer.
This Post
Points: 30
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 0
Totals
Points: 220
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (1), 1000+ (0)
I want to give a big
THANK-YOU
to the moderators! Great challenge, and phenomenal job with all the tracking. I will definitely be trying the summer challenge!
JACKIE NC20.6. Seasoned Reader: Jennifer W’s task- She Works Hard for the Money
Rolled a 2
Option 2: Teacher
Anne of Avonlea by L. M. Montgomery
Points this task: 20
Total Points: 400
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets: 3
Yeah Maria!!!:-)
I'm happy for Mrs. Soule too.
I was waiting with bated breath!
congrats Marcia!! yay for another task! wonder if we'll have anymore ppl squeek in
Oh sorry Marcia--- I've been readingand my eyes are tired.
:-)
YAY! Sooooooo much excitement. We're almost down to the wire--gogogo, everyone!
10.9 Im on Fire read The Black Circle by Patrick Carman (GRA)
10.10 April Fool's Day read The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger
Points this Post: 20
Total points- 440
Tasks Completed: 31
Books read: 25
GR Authors: 10
Big Books: 500+(3), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
TANYAPT10.10
Book: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith.
Points this Post: 10
Total Points: 345
Tasks Completed: 16
GR Author: 13
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
10.1 Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!Dragon's Keep (Keep to Peek) by Janet Lee Carey who is a GR author
***claiming 1 GR author ticket***
Points this post: 10
Total points: 300
Total tasks completed: 15
GR tickets: 9
Switching some books around. I will be removing both books from the 30.3 task and placing them with these new ones.20.1. Most Improved: Jen C's Task - Clean those shelves!
I chose option 1. I have owned this book well before March 1st of this year.
Milk in my Coffeeby Eric Jerome Dickey
20.8. It's My Birthday: Mary Beth's Task - Party Time!
The Hunger Gamesby Suzanne Collins
This book had 728,497 ratings.
Points this Post: 40
Total points- 145/1090
Pages Read: 3274
Tasks Completed: 9/62
Books read: 9
GR Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
That’s a wrap. Congratulations to everyone who finished the challenge or reached their personal goals! And thank you to the people who made my job SOOo much easier by:-- Putting your tasks in numerical order
-- Providing a link to all your books and authors
-- Spontaneously explaining how to your books fit the task
-- Including all requirements
-- Including links to books/authors and to outside sources when necessary to make verification easy
-- Including a task title and a little bit about the task instead of listing just a task number
-- Adding funny little comments that just make my night ;-)
-- And for those of you who vowed to stay out of the problems thread and succeeded — a very special thank you indeed! ;-)
Good luck with the Summer Challenge, have fun, and let the reading begin!
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Claiming GRA Ticket
Previous points 240
New points 15
Total 255
Previous GRA tickets 8
new GRA ticket 1
Total 9
Total tasks 17
Total books 22