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SPRING 2012 TASKS
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I did task 2.7, on a book called "who are you sue snue?" I enjoyed the book, because all these people kept asking a little girl what job she was going to have, even though she was only 8 years old! I though that to be rather interesting.
Total pages = 44
Level 2 task 2.7The Caboose Who Got LooseI thought this was a cute story. It was about a little caboose named Katy who finally got her wish to live in a tree and to be free at last.
pgs.48
2.4- Have a passion for reading books on religious philosophy so I pick this one by author Osho, "Buddha-his life and teachings" .pages 144. Quite an extraordinary read. It will give one a whole new perspective on the various religions, beliefs and theologies and why they exist. The Buddha challenges everyone to a more scientific, relative, open mindfulness to being aware and present in our life experiences. I really liked the book because I was able to grasp and understand the concept of "kill desire" and also the controversy about Buddhism.
2.8 "This is Getting Old-Thoughts on Aging with Humor and Dignity" by Susan Moon pages 208. Susan shares a wonderful humor, but truthful stories about her aging process. She is over sixty and has discover the wisdom of growing old with dignity. Some of the chapter titles are "Where Did I Put My Begging Bowl" ( senior moments or "Leaving the Lotus Position" (joints that don't function like they use to.)One quote that I liked when she was dealing with depression is "There are times in life when nothing helps, when you just have to feel terrible for awhile." She relays some of her most trying moments with humor to laugh at ourselves and our petty concerns.
2.6 On my reading list since Dec. 12, 2011 is "Winter Garden" pages 394 by Kristen Hannah. This is an unusual love story about a mother and her two daughters. All had found their strength, love and devotion with their father and husband until he dies and their individual lives start to fall apart. Each woman finds renewal when they face their grief together by listening to a fairy tale retold by their mother. The fairy tale eventually becomes a realistic life story of the tragedies their mother suffered in the war-torn Leningrad during the German invasion.
2.6 I chose this book because it has been on my reading list since December. Melissa Foster is a new author to me. Her first book was "Megan's Way", but I read her third novel "Chasing Amanda". Pages 378. This story is about every parents' nightmare-the abduction of one of their children. Molly witnesses the abduction of Amanda, first as a vision, then an actuality. She moves with her family to a small town of Boyds to escape the memories and rebuild her marriage. However, she may have jumped out of the fry pan only to land in the fire. For soon after another young girl is missing and this time Molly is resolved to find her. It has a most unusual ending.I will probably add "Megan's Way " to my to-read list for she is a good writer.
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Sorry, you will need to find another task for "Chasing Amanda" you are ready used "Winter Garden" for this task. I had the advanced reader of Amanda's Way somewhere ... I'll see if I can find it.
task 2.4Top 10 American Women's Figure Skaters I liked this book because I'm a fan of figureskating and it's about the figureskaters I liked.
Pgs. 48
2.2"George Washington" by James A. Crutchfield-pages 240. The biography's concentration is with George commanding the troops during the Revolutionary War continuing into his two terms as President. It literately is amazing that we ever won this war against the British and the Indians. This man was dearly admired by his country men. His accomplishments are more than stunning against so many obstacles. Character of our leaders are paramount if we are to continue our prosperity and happiness became quite evident when reading this book.
For Task 2.1 I readLone Wolf which had 421 pages. Wolf spelled backwards is Flow. It is the story of 2 siblings who disagree removing the life support system from their father, who was in a car accident.
2.5 "The Sunday Philosophy Club #1 " by Alexander McCall Smith. Pages 256 This was a very enjoyable story of a young lady who gets involved with issues that really are none of her business. Isabel Dalhousie is just curious why this young man falls to his death from the upper balcony at the concert hall . As an editor of a morally ethical review magazine, she feels obligated to solve this mystery. What was really fun is the reader never finds out the truth till the very last pages.
2.1 "The Big Sleep" spelled backward, gib peels, author is Raymond Chandler, pages in my book were 261.This an oldy but a goody. The private investigator, Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy millionaire to investigate and stop a blackmail attempt concerning his daughter. Marlowe is the witty, hard-boiled, no nonsense private eye, that deals with the tough guys. A must see is the old movie of The Big Sleep with Humphrey Bogart as Marlowe and Lauren Bacall.
I just completed task 2.6 by reading
by Spencer Quinn, 305 pages. It is the story of Private Detective, Bernie, told by his dog Chet. Bernie is searching for a missing teen with Chet's help. I loves the humor in this book and will probably read another by this author
2.1 Marley & Me: Life and Love With the World’s Worst Dog Grogan, John 291(Dog/God) Overall, this is a great book. I would recommend it to anyone, not just dog owners ( I’m a cat person myself). The stories are funny and remind you to live life to the fullest. The book just reaffirms that no matter what crazy things the four-legged family members do, when they look up at us with those big loving eyes that seem to say "Who - ME?" - our hearts melt and we understand what unconditional love really is.
2.5 Dying For Chocolate Davidson, Dianne Mott 287 pages
Caterer Goldy Bear is a bright, inventive chef whose personal life and catering business seems to always be in a turmoil. As usual, her ex-husband is causing trouble and bills are mounting. Goldy takes a job as live-in chef for one of the top Aspen Meadows socialites. Just as things start to look better for her, she both witnesses the death of her boyfriend in a fatal car crash and is attacked by an unknown assailant. As usual, Goldy investigates – unearthing information which helps the police solve the crimes.
I enjoy this series. It is not great literature and it doesn't pretend to be but they are great fillers for when I don’t
2.7 Dewey, the Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World Myron, Vicki 277 pagesWhen only a few weeks old, Dewey was stuff in the returned books box at the Spencer Public Library. When found the next morning he pulled himself up on frostbitten feet and nuzzled each member of the staff in thanks. Dewey stole their hearts and became the town’s library cat. For the next nineteen years he charmed the residents of Spencer with his personality and uncanny sense of who needed his attention most. His fame grew from town to town until he was known worldwide.
The book describes not only happy times, but also deals with some not-so-happy events in the personal life of the author, who obviously received much emotional strength from the cat when she needed it.
Any cat owner will recognize aspects of the life of Dewey, from the crazy things kittens do, to the troubles in life when the cat falls ill and ultimately grows old and dies.
2.6 Fuel to the Fire Read another book by an author you first read during the winter challenge.
35. Dreams of Joy
See, Lisa 354 pages
I read Lisa See’s Shanghaii Girls in the Winter Challenge.
The story of May and Pearl continues as Pearl returns to China to find her father. Idealistic, she believes the propaganda that China is thriving under the new regime. When she travels with her father to a work farm to teach art, she falls in love and against her fathers warnings, marries. Within a short time, she realizes the harsh reality of life in China. The love of her sister is demonstrated in the trials she faces as she attempts to locate Pearl and bring her safely home to the United States.
I’ve always enjoyed historical fiction. Lisa See does an excellent job depicting the events of the time period and their implication on the Chinese population, both in China and America.
2.4 All Fired Up!Read a book (fiction or nonfiction) about a subject you're passionate (fired up) about.
59. The Quilt Bunn, Davis 125 pages
After reading The Lion of Babylon, I went to see what else Davis Bunn had written. Of course this title caught my attention!
The Quilt is an inspirational story about Mary, an elderly lady who feels something is unfinished in her life and decides to make a quilt. Her children and friends are concerned that she is not up to the task because of her failing health and eyesight. As they help her with the quilt, she requests they give prayers of thanksgiving as they work on the quilt. Through this action, she passes on her spiritual heritage to the community.
2.3 Run or Ride? Read a book featuring horses.
45. Full Cry (Jane Arnold # 3) Brown, Rita Mae 387 pages
The third novel of Rita Mae Brown’s foxhunting series
The New Year’s Day hunt is approaching, and “Sister” Jane Arnold, master of the foxhounds, is about to announce her new joint master and the new president of Jefferson Hunt Club. Sam Lorillard, a local Harvard Law School alum who has started drinking and become a vagabond. is found dead at the train station.
Along with this murder, Sister Jane discovers dishonest hunting practices at a neighboring club. Sister and her huntsman Shaker investigate and discover a connection between the events.
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Mineola Library's 2012 FALL Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Dog on It (other topics)Lone Wolf (other topics)
Top 10 American Women's Figure Skaters (other topics)
Chasing Amanda (other topics)
The Caboose Who Got Loose (other topics)
Authors mentioned in this topic
Mette Ivie Harrison (other topics)Richard Scarry (other topics)
John Updike (other topics)
George Eliot (other topics)
The word must be listed in the official scrabble word list. This list may help:
Backwards Words
REQUIRED: specify the word that you use.
2.2 “The Shot Heard Round the World” Patriots Day (commemorating the Battle of Lexington and Concord) is April 16 - read a book set during the Revolutionary War period (1775-1783) or a fiction or nonfiction book about the Revolutionary War, the significant characters of the war, or events leading up to the war. If you read a fiction book set during the 1775-1783 period, the book need not be about the Revolutionary War, and it does not have to be set in the U.S.
REQUIRED: if it is not otherwise clear,specify when your book takes place.
2.3 Run or Ride? In the Boston area, Patriots Day features a re-enactment of Paul Revere’s Ride. It’s also the day of the Boston Marathon. Read a book featuring horses or with a horse on the cover or the word “horse” in the title, or a book about running, with a picture of a runner on the cover or a book set in Boston.
REQUIRED: If using one of the cover options, post a link to the cover of the book. If not using a cover or title option, explain how your book fits the task.
2.4 All Fired Up! Read a book (fiction or nonfiction) about a subject you're passionate (fired up) about.
REQUIRED: explain in your post the subject that you’re all fired up about and how your book relates to that subject.
2.5 Middle Name Pride Day Read a book by an author who uses his or her middle name, either as part of a 3 (or more) word name (example: Orson Scott Card) or with an initial for his or her first name (example: F.Scott Fitzgerald). A middle initial does not work for this task - there must be a full middle name. A hyphenated name counts as one name.
2.6 Fuel to the Fire Read another book by an author you first read during the winter challenge. If you did not read any new authors during the winter challenge, read a book by an author who is new to you now.
REQUIRED: state in your post whether the author was new to you in the winter challenge or is new to you now.
2.7 I Have a Question Read a book with one of the following words in the title or subtitle: Who, What, When, Where, How, or Why. The word must appear in the title exactly - no variations allowed.
2.8 April Fools Day! Read a book that has “humor” as one of the genres listed on the book’s main page.
2. 9 - Anniversary of Beatles' First Album Release
Please Please Me is the debut album by English rock band, The Beatles, released on March 22, 1963 in the UK. Here's a link to a live performance of the title track from that album for your entertainment: Please Please Me. For this task choose one of the following options.
Option 1: Read a book written by an author with the same first or last name as one of the Beatles (for Ringo, you may use his birth name, Richard). Examples: John Updike, Paul Astor, George Eliot,Richard ScarryandMette Ivie Harrison,
Option 2: Read a book written about The Beatles or one of the band members.
Option 3: Read a book published in 1963.
2.10 Stay Healthy!
Every year, World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of World Health Organization in 1948. This task requires you to read an informative book on any health-related area. Here are a few lists that have good suggestions: Books That Improve Your Health and Kids Self -help Books. You are not restricted to these lists, but make sure your book is on a health and wellness topic.