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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2012: WIND/AIR
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25.2 - Jayme VA's task: Around the Country in 6 ParksOption 1: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Yellowstone is our first national park. Choose an author who has published more than 5 books (separate works) and read his or her first published book. Anthologies by a single author (short stories or novella collections) are fine, but anthologies that include multiple authors are excluded for the purpose of this task.
If there is any question about what constitutes the first published book, please ask in the help thread
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau = 6/22/12
Option 2: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
We rafted down the Snake river when we visited Jackson Hole in Grand Teton National Park. Read a book with one of the following words in the title or author’s name: Raft, Snake, River, Jackson, Hole, or Grand. Plurals and possessives will work, no other variations.
River Marked by Patricia Briggs = 6/1/12
Previous Total:60
This Task: 25
New Total: 85
10.9 Recycled Group Reads:From the list for Steampunk, Winter 2011, I chose
Thirteenth Child by Patricia C. Wrede
14.6 Hot Fun in the Summertime:
I prefer being a sloth in the summertimme, so a hammock in the shade works for me. The end of the hammock is visible at the bottom edge of the cover.
Porch Lights: A Novel
by Dorothea Benton FrankI'm going to an author visit at Rainy Day Books on Wednesday to hear her speak.
20.7 Shorter Is Sweeter--Isabell's Task--In Homage to MZB:
Option 2. The Lifetime Award in 2010 went to Terry Pratchett, whose new book is
The Long Earth: A Novel by Terry Pratchett
Today's total: 45
Grand total: 205
5.2 - Pack your bagsAround the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne which has travel listed as a genre on the main page.
10.10 - Air Conditioned Cool
Strindberg's Star
by Jan Wallentin which has snow covered mountains on the cover.Points this post: 15
Total Points: 65/1080
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 6
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ (1)
Kari15.7 - The First Day of Summer
Sleeping with the Fishes by MaryJanice Davidson which is the 1st book in the Fred the Mermaid series, which currently has 3 books out.
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 100
Jodi220.4 – Author! Author! – Jecca’s task: Let’s Go Camping
5. Beach – In the book Beryl finds friends, which become her “surrogate family”.
Beryl: A Pig's Tale
Points this post: 20
Total points: 35
Tasks completed: 1
Books read: 2
5.4 Chemical ComboLenobia's Vow by P.C. and Kristen Cast
5.9 Summer Readers
The Male Brain by Louann Brizendine
http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/15... saras profile
10.10 Air Conditioned Cool
Dead to You by Lisa McMann* Takes place in winter
*Lisa McMann is a goodreads author
Total Points 55+5+5+10=75
MASANOBU5.8 - Summer Loving:
The House At Riverton by Kate Morton
#16, Dramatic Love Stories
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 25
Tasks completed: 3
GR authors: 0
Big Books: 2 (500+)
Hi, I am posting to claim my 3 GR authors so far:Post 396 Francesca Segal
Post 377 Lisa Lutz
Post 353 Melissa Anelli
Whew!
Chris MD15.8 Summer of '69
Born to Rock by Gordon Korman
Approved in Help thread, messge #11
20.1 50 Shades fo Whoa!
Option 4 - "White" in title
The White Queen by Philippa Gregory
20.3 Reading by the Numbers
Rolled a 6 - choose any option. I chose Option 3-Literary Fiction genre.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey
Listed at Literary Fiction on main GR page.
I listened to this audio version. The MM paperback has 325 pages.
20.6 My Spring Favorites Into Your Summer Read
Rolled a 3 and read the recommended book
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Points for this post: 15 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 75
Total points: 75
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 4
Goodreads authors: 0
Big books: 500=0, 750=0, 1,000=0
5.3 - Dust in the WindA book featuring a Native American character:
The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
Approved in the help thread - post 32.
20.5 - Let's Talk About the Weather
A book with the word RAIN in the title:
Rain by Leigh K. Cunningham *Goodreads Author*
Total points 90
20.4 Rolled a 5 The Lost Years by T.A. Barron (finding yourself)Points this post: 20
Total Points: 55
Books Read: 4
Tasks Completed: 4
GR Authors: 0
Big Books: 500 (1) 750 (0) 1000 (0)
30.11 - Laurie ME's task: Fun Summer Holidays1. Repeat Day: read a book with two consecutive words in the title/subtitle that repeat their first letter
Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me
Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me by Howie Mandel = 6/23/12
5. Chinese Valentine’s Day: Read a book with "romance" as a genre, OR about Valentine’s Day OR with a predominately red cover OR with a heart on the cover.
The Lover's Dictionary by David LevithanPrevious Total: 60
This Task: 30
New Total: 90
10.5 Caribbean QueenOur Man in Havana by Graham Greene
Set in Cuba.
Points this post = 10
Total points = 125
Big Books = 0
Goodreads Authors = 4
Jessica PDX30.11 - Laurie ME's Task - Fun Summer Holidays
Option 3 - Moon Day
by Michael Connelly (Goodreads Author)Option 5 - Chinese Valentine's Day
I'm using the red cover option:
by Erin KellyPoints this Post: 30
Total Challenge Points: 155
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Books Tickets: 3
Kari15.6 - Hot Fun in the Summertime
Swimming Without a Net by MaryJanice Davidson
Swimming is the summer activity I claimed for this challenge
Points this post: 15
Total points: 115
Sheila10.2 Eat an Oreo Day
Defending Jacob by William Landay
EFE in Defending
20.5 - Bigger Is Better - Wendy UK's task: Let's Talk About the Weather
Rain Gods by James Lee BurkeRain in title
Total = 375
30.4 Dlmrose's task: Vowel ProwlBook A: AEIOU: I read Lullabies for Little Criminals
Lullabies for Little Criminals by Heather O'Neill
Book B: And Sometimes Y: I read Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
Points this task: 30
Total Points: 155
Goodreads Authors: 1
Readerboard name: Emily Bookshelf5.5 - Diamond Jubilee
Elizabeth and Mary: Cousins, Rivals, Queens - United Kingdom
10.2 - Eat an Oreo Day
Finnikin of the Rock - finnIKIn
15.5 - Summer in the City
The War of the Worlds - London
15.7 - The First Day of Summer
Night - Book 1 in the Night trilogy
15.8 - Summer of 69
The Piano - Main character is a pianist
30.11 - Fun Summer Holidays
1. Repeat Day - The Time Machine - "The Time"
5. Chinese Valentine's Day - Lady Susan - romance
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Points this post: 90
Total Points: 90
BUTTERFLYCAGER10.2 Eat an Oreo Day - For Heaven's Eyes Only by Simon R. Green (Eyes = e-y-e)
15.1. The Colors of Summer
A. Summertime Blues: From Hell With Love by Simon R. Green
B. The Green Leaves of Summer: Live and Let Drood by Simon R. Green
15.3. “Summer Romance”
A. The Boys of Summer: The Man With the Golden Torc by Simon R. Green (man)
B. Girls in Their Summer Clothes: Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn (mistress is a female noun)
Kate Quinn is a Goodreads Author.
20.1 - Most Improved - Stesse's task: Fifty Shades of Whoa!
I chose option 3, a book with "are" in the title: Daemons Are Forever by Simon R. Green
20.8 - It's My Birthday - Putterpal's task: Have Your Cake And Eat It Too!
I chose option 2, red velvet cake - a book set in the south. The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom is set in Virginia.
Points this post: 385
Total challenge points: 80
Tasks completed: 21
Books read: 29
Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
20.1 - Most Improved - Stesse's task: Fifty Shades of Whoa! (3) Of:
Mine Until Dawn by EB Walters
Goodreads Author
20.3 Best Review- Anne (booklady)'s task: Reading...by the Numbers
2. Repeat Spring: Challenge 15.10 - Where There's Smoke
Slow Burn by EB Walters
Goodreads Author
*They are investigating an arson and the arsonist is a character*
20.8 - It's My Birthday - Putterpal's task: Have Your Cake And Eat It Too!
2) Red Velvet Cake
Breaking Twig by Deborah Epperson
*Takes place in GA*
Goodreads Author
30.8 Delicious Dee's task: It's Time for the Summer Country Concert Series
Group A:
4. Brad Paisley
Della by Julie Michele Gettys
*Approved for length - line 134 on list*
Group B:
4. Trace Adkins
The Slave Across The Streetby Theresa Flores
*Borrowed from a friend at work*
Points this post: 90
Total points: 90
Total Goodreads authors: 3
Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
JACKIE NC20.3 Best Review- Anne (booklady)'s task: Reading...by the Numbers
Rolled a 6 - Chose Option 3 Mystery
Scent to Her Grave by India Ink
30.4 Dlmrose's task: Vowel Prowl
Option A: In Plain Sight by Lorena McCourtney
Option B: Knit Fast, Die Young by Mary Kruger
Lorena McCourtney and Mary Kruger are Goodreads authors.
Points this post: 50
Total Points: 50
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets:
SARAH THE LIBRARIAN10.6 Contraction Action
For What It's Worth by Janet Tashjian - my contraction is It's (it is)
Janet Tashjian is a GRA.
I read a publisher's advance copy.
15.10. "Feel Good Hit of the Summer"
Team Human by Justine Larbalestier and Sarah Rees Brennan - this book was one of my most anticipated reads of the year - definitely feel good!
Sarah Rees Brennan is a GRA.
I read a publisher's advance copy.
20.2 - Rookie on Top - Nicola's task: School's Out For Summer
Option 4: No more pencils
No more books
No more teacher's dirty looks
Read a book that is about a teacher, or someone who works in an educational field. Alternatively, read a book which takes place at a boarding school, or is about students who attend a boarding school.
Black Heart by Holly Black
Cassel goes to Wallingford, a boarding school. It's mentioned in this review. Also, Cassel investigates one of the teachers in this book.
Holly Black is a GRA.
Points this post: 45
Total points: 65
Tasks completed: 6
GRA: 4
Big Books 500+(), 750+ (), 1000+()
10.3 What’s Your Exit?Book set in New Jersey:
Of Poseidon by Anna Banks
**Anna Banks is a Goodreads Author**
Two different book reviews mentioning the book being set in New Jersey:
This Author’s Life Review: “He and his sister…move to New Jersey so he can be closer to Emma.”
And Emilie’s Book World Review: “Now back home in New Jersey, Emma prepares to start her senior year…”
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 40
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Michelle WI15.10 Feel Good Hit of the Summer
Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang by Chelsea Handler
20.3 Reading... by the Numbers
I rolled a 2 and I did NOT finish the Spring 2012 Challenge so I chose to finish task 15.8 - International Workers' Day
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith ***** (detective is a job)
20.9 Please Be Patient...
Book X: Breathless by Dean Koontz (read as part of task 30.1)
option 3: current book is listed in front of Book X as another work by the author
The Darkest Evening of the Year by Dean Koontz
***** Alexander McCall Smith is a GR author *****
Points This Post: 55
Total Points: 145
Tasks Completed: 7
GR Authors: 3
5.9 -- Summer ReadersRapture in Death by J.D. Robb - Sara♥ : http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/15...
10.3 What's Your Exit?
Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich
10.4 Air Signs
Skip Beat!, Vol. 25 by Yoshiki Nakamura – June 17, Gemini
15.10. ”Feel Good Hit of the Summer"
The Search for Delicious by Natalie Babbitt
25.3 - Keltie Lee's task: Hands and Feet
Book 1 - Hands
I'm the Vampire, That's Why by Michele Bardsley
Book 2 - Feet
One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullay Hunt
Points This Post: 65
Total Points: 200
Ashley FLTask 15.7 First Day of Summer - I read Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard, the first in the Pretty Little Liars series (11 books and counting . . .)
Task 20.8, option 6 (white cake -- title in white) I read Perfect by Sara Shepard
Task 20.10 Group Reads I read Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally. I am post 17 in the discussion thread.
Task 25.5
Option 3 (Humor book) I read Murder of a Pink Elephant by Denise Swanson. Humor is listed as a genre on the main page.
Option 4 (Cover has attributes of mine). I read Killer by Sara Shepard. The cover girl and I both have brown hair:
Task 25.6
Option 1 (genre on first page is Romance) I read Heartless by Sara Shepard
Option 3 (character has summer job) I read Murder of a Smart Cookie by Denise Swanson. The main character is a school psychologist, and in this book has taken a summer job managing a town-wide yard sale.
Task 30.3
Book A, Option 3 I read Wanted by Sara Shepard, which is the 8th book in the Pretty Little Liars series.
Book B, Option 3 I read Murder of a Barbie and Ken by Denise Swanson, which has mystery listed on the front page.
Task 30.8
A3 (Toby Keith - new book by favorite author) I have been enjoying the Scumble River mysteries, so I read Murder of a Sleeping Beauty by Denise Swanson.
B1 (Maroon 5 - number in title) I read Four of a Kind: A Novel by Valerie Frankel
Task 30.11
Option 4 (food on cover) Murder of a Sweet Old Lady by Denise Swanson has brownies on the cover (yummy!)
Option 5 (Romance as a genre)
by Plum Sykes 195 points out of 1080
Sara Shepard and Miranda Kenneally are Goodreads Authors, so that is a total of 6 Goodreads Authors.
Deyara➜ Task # 20.2 - Rookie on Top - Nicola's task: School's Out For Summer
Option 2: School's out forever
Careers for Introverts & Other Solitary Types by Blythe Camenson
➜ Task # 20.6 - Seasoned Reader-Michelle WI's task: My Spring Favorites into Your Summer Read
I rolled 1.
Bossypants by Tina Fey
➜ Task # 30.11 - Laurie ME's task: Fun Summer Holidays
1. Repeat Day (June 3):
The Sweet Scent of Blood by Suzanne McLeod
4. National Culinarians Day (July 25):
Let Them Eat Stake by Sarah Zettel
Suzanne McLeod is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 70 points
Total to Date = 125 points
GR Authors: 2
10.8 No Boredom ZoneThe Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance and Repair
current point total. 40
ERIN B.10.4 Air Signs
I read The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot. Her birthday is February 1st - she's an Aquarius!
Points this post: 10
Total points: 35
20.7 Shorter is Sweeter The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams
Option 1: Adams died May 11, 2001
20.8 It's My Birthday
Fat Vampire: A Never Coming of Age Story by Adam Rex
Option 4: humor genre
Adam Rex is a GoodReads Author.
Points this Post: 40
Total Points: 120
GRA Tickets: 3
Big Book Tickets: 0
Tasks Completed: 8
Books Read: 9
5.3 Dust in the Wind:The Native Americans: Ethnology and Backgrounds of the North American Indians by Robert F. Spencer
5.5 Diamond Jubilee:
The Jukebox Queen of Malta by Nicholas Rinaldi takes place during WWII on Malta.
10.3 What's Your Exit?:
Assault with a Deadly Glue Gun by Lois Winston, who was referenced as a New Jersy author in New Jersey Monthly (which refuses to show me the proper issue but try this http://njmonthly.com/articles/lifesty...-) and http://www.loiswinston.com/ which says character Anastacia is North Jersey's answer to Stephanie Plum.
Today's total: 20
Grand total: 225
Delicious Dee
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5.3 -- Dust in the Wind
Murder at Black Dog Springs - Sarah Black (GR Author) - one of the main characters was a Navajo Code Talker during WW2 and it is set on an Native American Reservation - length approved in msg 1205
5.4 -- Chemical Combo
A Dangerous Thing - Josh Lanyon (GR Author) - N’s in Dangerous/Thing, O in Dangerous, O in Josh
10.1 Skip to My Lou
Tatterdemalion - Anah Crow (GR Author) - A
10.6 Contraction Action
Seriously...I'm Kidding - I’m the contraction for I AM
15.5. “Summer in the City”
Underground Time: A Novel - set in Paris
20.8 - It's My Birthday - Putterpal's task: Have Your Cake And Eat It Too!
Option 1 - Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs - Molly Harper (GR Author) - 20 people have it shelved as ROMANCE
25.3 - Keltie Lee's task: Hands and Feet
Book 1 -
- Jordan Castillo Price (GR author) - length approved msg 448 in ebook approval threadBook 2 -
- Holly Schindler (GR author)30.4 Dlmrose's task: Vowel Prowl
Book 1 - Wicked Eddies - Beth Groundwater (GR Author) - EI in book title, AOU in author name
Book 2 - Yours to Take - Joely Sue Burkhart (GR Author) - length approved in msg 1088
30.11 - Laurie ME's task: Fun Summer Holidays
Option 2 -
- Susan Mallery (GR Author)Option 6 -
- Jill Shalvis - dog on the cover, the main character also owns the local kennel and the guys adopts an abandoned dogTotal Points This Post: 150
Total Points Overall: 260
Books Completed: 22
Tasks Complete: 17
GR Authors: 17
Big Book Tickers: 500(1), 750(0), 1000(0)
Sheila15.4. Summer Reading
I chose option 2 and read 1 book that matched both option a and b.
Snow White And Rose Red by Ed McBain
Total Points = 390
Kari20.8 It's My Birthday
1) Chocolate Cake: read a romance
Fish Out of Water by MaryJanice Davidson
Points this task: 20
Points to Date: 135
Amanda A10.5 - Caribbean Queen
Tender Savage by Iris Johansen
10.8 - No Boredom Zone
Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People by Amy Sedaris
20.2 - Rookie on Top - Nicola's task: School's Out For Summer
Option 4 - Set in a boarding school
Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep GR Author
20.3 Best Review- Anne (booklady)'s task: Reading...by the Numbers
Rolled a 3 - Favorite Genres (Mystery)
Death on Demand by Carolyn Hart GR Author
20.8 - It's My Birthday - Putterpal's task: Have Your Cake And Eat It Too!
Option 1 - Chocolate cake
Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr
25.3 - Keltie Lee's task: Hands and Feet
Book 1 -
by Brynn Myers GR AuthorApproved in task help thread and ebook verification thread (message 1211)
Book 2 -
by Christina DoddPoints this post: 105
Total Points: 215
GR Authors: 9 (3 this post)
KAREN F20.8 Have Your Cake...
Option 1 - Chocolate Cake - Romance Book
Straight from the Hip by Susan Mallery
**Susan Mallery is a Goodreads Author**
20.10 Group Read
I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella
Post #17 in the discussion thread
Points this Post:40
Total Challenge Points: 90
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)
Readerboard Name= Lindy-LaneTask 20.3-Reading by the numbers!...roll the and chose you book by number/options rolled.
I rolled the #4; chose option A (read a book by an author who worked as a lawyer) and read
Lethal Legacy by Linda Fairstein 384 pages (6.21)Points earned for this task: 20
Points Achieved to date: 185
Total # of Goodreads Authors: 3
Total # of Big Books:
500+ = 1
700+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ 5.4 - Chemical Combo
Guy Noir and the Straight Skinny by Garrison Keillor
Guy Noir and the Straight Skinny by Garrison Keillor
20.6 - My Spring Favorites into Your Summer Read
Storm Front by Jim Butcher
I rolled a 3 - Fantasy is the #1 genre on the main page with 2,304 users.
This post: 25 points
Total points to date: 95 points
Tasks completed: 7
**Electing to not track Goodreads Authors and Big Books this challenge**
Mod
I read Getting Stoned with Savages: A Trip Through the Islands of Fiji and Vanuatu. Travel is listed as its top genre.
20.4 - Author! Author! - Jecca's task: Let’s Go Camping
I rolled 5, so I read Looking for Alaska. The protagonist finds friends, sexual experience, and a philosophy about the nature of life and death. I had not read anything by John Green before - but plan to read more by him.
20.10. Group Reads
I read I've Got Your Number and posted in the discussion thread.
30.1 Cindy AL's task: SuperHero Summer
I rolled a 1 and a 6.
For 1, science fiction, I read Across the Universe
For 6, anagram of letters found in Spiderman, I read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - "and" having all its letters in Spiderman.
Total: 215
25.7 youtube summer funOption 1.
by Sarah McCoyClaiming GRA ticket
Two female main charecters: Reba and Elsie
Option 4.
by Barbara Demicknon-fiction book about North Korea
Previous points:95
new points: 25
Total: 120
Previous GRA:3
new GRA:1
Total:4
Coralie10.9 Air Conditioned Cool
ice skating rink on cover25.3 Hands and Feet
Hands –
Feet –
30.3 Aye, Aye, Matey
Book A Option 1 Land-Ho!
– set on an islandBook B Option 4 jolly Roger – skull on cover
Total points 285
MariyaTask 30.7 Ms. Anderson’s Task – The Final Battle
I chose option 5. Wolverine vs. Deadpool
For a I chose the following book because it was set in Japan: Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto
For b I chose to read To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee because it is a cult classic. It was # 16 on the cult classic list.
Points this post: 30
Total points: 55
10.2 Eat an Oreo DayThe Kreutzer Sonata by Leo Tolstoy
SonATA
+10 Points
15.6. “Hot Fun in the Summertime”
Sitting outside on my lawn chair at home and at the Montana cabin!
Rules of Civility by Amor Towles+15 Points
Points this Post: 25
Grand Total: 40
ANGIE CA25.8 Going to the Ball Park
Book 1: The Storyteller by Antonia Michaelis
Notes: B1) Originally written in German and set in Germany.
Book 2: The Light and Fallen by Anna White
Notes: B2) "Light" in title.
Approved for length in post #1262.
This Post: 25
Points to Date: 145
20.8 - It's My Birthday - Putterpal's task: Have Your Cake And Eat It Too!6) White Cake- Read a book where the TITLE appears in white letters on the cover.
The Naked Lady Who Stood on Her Head: A Psychiatrist's Stories of His Most Bizarre Cases by Gary Small = 6/24/12Previous Total: 90
This Task: 20
New Total: 110
10.1. Skip to My LouThe Hanging of Angelique, by Afua Cooper (A
Points this post: 10
Total points: 25
Big books total: 0
Goodreads author total: 0
30.2 Sassafrass’s Task: I’ll Leave My Heart in San Francisco!Option 2: book that features the word “golden”
The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead
**Richelle Mead is a Goodreads Author**
Option 4: Method of transportation on cover
by Vivian Arend (boat on cover)ebook approved on line 584 of the SRC ebook Verification spreadsheet
**Vivian Arend is a Goodreads Author**
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 70
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 6
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Readerboard name: Tkav20.1 - Most Improved - Stesse's task: Fifty Shades of Whoa!
Option 1 - Read one of the Fifty Shades Books
Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James
E.L James is a Goodreads Author
Fifty Shades Freed is a Big Book (579 pages)
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 45/1080
Tasks Completed: 3
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
10.4 - Air SignsLavinia by Ursula K. LeGuin - born Oct 21
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter- Isabell's task: In homage to MZB
Option 1 - All Creatures Great and Small - James Herriot died in 1995.
25.8 - Kate S's task: Going to the Ball Park
Option E - Night Shift and Night Shift
Tasks completed: 12/60
Books read: 15/85
Points claimed in this post: 55
Total points claimed: 175
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25.7 Youtube Summer Fun
I chose Option 1 and read Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin. (The two main characters are females.)
And Option 3. I read Prey by Michael Crichton, who passed away in November 2008.
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 70