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message 1801: by Deedee (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 20.3 Best Review- Anne (booklady)'s task: Reading...by the Numbers

I rolled a 3:

Option 3. Reading - Read a book from any of my Favorite Genres:

Classics, Thrillers, Mystery, Literary Fiction

I picked a book with “Literary Fiction” on its main goodreads page:

The Weird Sisters (2011) by Eleanor Brown (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 320 pages)


**** Goodreads Author **** Eleanor Brown


415 + 20 = 435


Tasks Completed: 19
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 415 + 20 = 435
Books read: 30
Pages read: 9,920

Read but not claimed: 6

Goodreads Authors: 7

Big Books:
(0) 500+
(2) 750+
(0) 1,000+


message 1802: by Sarah (new)

Sarah Betz (sebetz) | 27 comments Sarah Eva

25.3 - Keltie Lee's task: Hands and Feet

For Book 1, Hands, I read City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments, #2) by Cassandra Clare by Cassandra Clarewho is a goodreads Author.

For Book 2, Feet, I read Dancing in My Nuddy-Pants (Confessions of Georgia Nicolson, #4) by Louise Rennison by Louise Rennison

Also, from what I am understanding about the Goodreads author tickets you can claim an author more than once if you read more than one book by that author SO I read all three E L James's books and posted about them previously. Therefore, my totals are:

Points this post: 25
Total Points: 210
Big Book totals: 500(4)
Goodreads Authors: 8
Tasks Completed: 13


message 1803: by Sarah (new)

Sarah Betz (sebetz) | 27 comments Sarah Eva

20.3 Best Review- Anne (booklady)'s task: Reading...by the Numbers

For this challenge I rolled a 5 and my task was to pick an Olympic rings color and read a book that is set in the country that ring color represents.
I picked Blue: Europe
and I read: The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novelby Diana Gabaldon
Gabaldon is a goodreads author as well.

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 230
Big Book totals: 500(4)
Goodreads Authors: 9
Tasks Completed: 14


message 1804: by Rosemary (new)

Rosemary | 613 comments 20.7 In Homage To MZB

Option 1. Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams
(died 2001)

Points this post = 20

Total points = 665
Big Books = 8
Goodreads Authors = 10


message 1805: by Skandia (new)

Skandia (sfgirl) | 371 comments 25.8 - Kate S's task: Going to the Ball Park

Option A1 Home: Apteeker Melchior ja Oleviste mõistatus by Indrek Hargla

I live in Estonia, Indrek Hargla is an Estonian Author

Option A2 Away: Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

Kendare Blake is an US Author

Kendare Blake is a Goodreads Author

Points this post: 25
Total points: 465
Tasks completed: 22
Books read: 31
Goodreads Author: 21
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0); 750 (0); 1000(0)


message 1806: by Donna Jo (new)

Donna Jo Atwood | 2412 comments Good deal, Butterflycager!!


message 1807: by Butterflycager (new)

Butterflycager | 322 comments Thanks, everyone. I had fun!


message 1808: by Sandy, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Sandy | 16893 comments Mod
5.3 -- Dust in the Wind
I read Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival

10.6 Contraction Action
I read Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide

25.1 Donna Jo's task: I'm Solidly Behind You
For my first book, I chose option B and read End This Depression Now! End This Depression Now! by Paul Krugman . All coloring is in the lettering, including the pinwheel which is used for "o."
For my second book, I chose option D, and read Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen . It's on the 3d page of the Bloom list, Scandinavia.

25.7 Marcia's task: Youtube Summer Fun
For my first book, I chose option 3 and read Out of the Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis, who died 11/22/63.
For my second book, I chose option 5 and read Left Neglected by Lisa Genova , with an apple on the cover.

Total points: 900


message 1809: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 5.5 - Diamond Jubilee

I read a book that takes place in England:

Victoria: May Blossom of Britannia, England, 1829 by Anna Kirwan

Points this task: 5
Total points: 815
Tasks completed: 46
Books read: 109
Pages read: 15963
Goodreads authors: 13
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1810: by Sue (last edited Aug 09, 2012 02:55PM) (new)

Sue (suetinge) | 1579 comments Congrats Butterflycager!


message 1811: by Sue (new)

Sue (suetinge) | 1579 comments Reposting 1 task from 1736

30.8 - Delicious Dee - It's Time for the Summer Country Concert Series

A2 - set in a place I would like to visit - Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters. Someday I would love to visit Egypt

B4 - Between The Land And The Sea by ***Goodreads Author Derrolyn Anderson which I won in a giveaway on a friend's book blog. E-book approved line 73.

Points this post: 30
Total Points: 555/1080
Tasks Completed: 27
Books Read: 41
GoodReads Authors: 15
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ (1)


message 1812: by Jenn (new)

Jenn (engelsigh) | 40 comments Jennifer Golub

20.3 Best Review- Anne (booklady)'s task: Reading...by the Numbers

I rolled a 6, which gave me the right to choose - and I chose option 5 - And I choose Oceana the Green ring.

Dollhouse by Anya Allyn Takes place in Australia.

Anya is a goodreads author.



points for this post = 20
goodreads author = 9 + 1 = 10
Challenge points = 160


message 1813: by Nicola (new)

Nicola | 173 comments **Tasks 15.7 and15.10 were not accepted in my previous post (#1664), so I was reduced to 575 points, 21 GoodReads Authors and 12612 pages.**
5.7 SRC Scavenger Hunt
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess (213 pages)
*Found in message #36


5.8 Summer Lovin’
Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote (178 pages)
*Found on The Guardian’s “1000 Novels Everyone Must Read”


15.10 Feel Good Hit of the Summer
The Sheikh's Jewel by Melissa James The Sheik’s Jewel by Melissa James (192 pages)
*Reposted now after being listed on GoodReads*
Makes me feel good


25.6 – JennRenee’s Task: Sounds of Summer
Option 1: Endless Summer Nights
Night Road by Kristin Hannah Night Road by Kristin Hannah (385 pages)
*Night scene on cover
Kristin Hannah is a GoodReads Author

Option 2: School’s Out Forever Y
UnEnchanted (An Unfortunate Fairy Tale, #1) by Chanda Hahn Unenchanted by Chanda Hahn (225 pages) – teenage student is the main character
Chanda Hahn is a GoodReads Author
*Approved for length in post 1367


Points this post = 50
Total points: 50 + 575 = 625
Goodreads Authors: 21 + 2 = 23
Big Books: 500+= 2, 750+=0, 1000+ = 0
Page count: 12612 + 1193 = 13805
Personal Goal: 700 points



message 1814: by Kate S (new)

Kate S 15.4 Summer Reading

Book 1 W-I-N-D in the title

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

***This is a Big Book at 611 pages***

and

Book 2 Author's initials in SUMMERTIME

The Murderer's Daughters by Randy Susan Meyers

***Randy Susan Meyers is a GR Author***

15.6 Hot Fun in the Summertime

I enjoy hiking in the summertime (although, I must say not like this...)

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

20.10 Group Read

"Books to Read at the Beach"

I've Got Your Number

posted in message #34 of the discussion thread

Post Total: 50
Season Total: 650


message 1815: by jb (new)

jb Byrkit (jbbyrkit) jennbunny


5.3 Dust in the Wind : features Native American

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

Task Points: 5
Total Points: 5


message 1816: by jb (new)

jb Byrkit (jbbyrkit) jennbunny


10.6 Contraction Action : features contraction

You Don't Sweat Much for a Fat Girl: Observations on Life from the Shallow End of the Pool by Celia Rivenbark

Task Points: 10
Total Points: 15


message 1817: by jb (new)

jb Byrkit (jbbyrkit) jennbunny


10.8 No Boredom Zone : non-fiction

In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto by Michael Pollan

This book definitely chased boredom away with all the knowledge on food.

Task Points: 10
Total Points 25


message 1818: by jb (new)

jb Byrkit (jbbyrkit) jennbunny


15.5 Summer in the City : population over 100,000

The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty

Set in New York City and Wichita (both over 100,000)

Task Points: 15
Total Points: 40


message 1819: by Angie (new)

Angie (pinkindle) | 587 comments ANGIE CA

20.10 Group Read
Book: I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella
Notes: Message #35.

This Post: 20
Points to Date: 435


message 1820: by Vicky (new)

Vicky (librovert) | 240 comments I'm actually going to put in for points this go around instead of lurking!

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15.5 Summer in the City
Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James
Set in London

Eloisa James is a Goodreads Author

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15.7 The First Day of Summer
Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop
The Black Jewels Series

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20.2 School's Out for Summer

Option 1
Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris
I don't have a page number because I returned the book to the library, but there is a quote that says "it was still a June night in Louisiana." Here is a link to the quote via Google Books.

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20.3 Reading by The Numbers

Rolled a 1: 'Rithmetic
We3 Deluxe Edition by Grant Morrison

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20.4 Let's Go Camping

Rolled a 5: Beach
Wild Act, Volume 10 by Rie Takada
Found Items: (view spoiler)

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20.6 My Spring Favorites into Your Summer Read

Rolled a 3: Fantasy Genre
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

Cassandra Clare is a Goodreads Author

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20.8 Have Your Cake and Eat it To!

Option 1: Chocolate Cake
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean

Sarah MacLean is a Goodreads Author

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25.5 Even More Fun With Holidays!!

2. Hug Holiday
Wild Act, Volume 6 by Rie Takada
Wild Act, Volume 6 by Rei Takada

4. Compliment Your Mirror Day
Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder
Brown Hair

Maria V. Snyder is a Goodreads Author

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30.2 I'll Leave My Heart in San Francisco

5. A Taste of Asia
Wild Act, Volume 4 by Rie Takada
Set in Japan

6. Flower Power
Wild Act, Volume 9 by Rie Takada
It's difficult to see in the small image but she has a flower bracelet on.
Wild Act, Volume 9 by Rie Takada

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30.3 Aye, Aye, Matey!

A-4 Golden Dubloons
Wild Act, Volume 7 by Rie Takada
Wild Act, Volume 7 by Rie Takada
Ring approved in this comment.

B-2 "I'll cut your gizzard!"
The Guild: Knights of Good by Felicia Day
The Guild Knights of Good by Felicia Day
The character in green is wielding a sword.

Felicia Day is a Goodreads Author

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30.8 It's Time for the Summer Country Concert Series

A-4 Brad Paisley
Grimspace by Ann Aguirre

Ann Aguirre is a Goodreads Author

B-3 Brooks and Dunn
Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey
Confirmation of collaborative author here.

James S.A. Corey is a Goodreads Author
Leviathan Wakes is a Big Book (561p)

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This Post
Points: 245
GR Authors: 7
Big Books: 500+ (1)


message 1821: by Turtlecollector Dennis (last edited Aug 09, 2012 06:28PM) (new)

Turtlecollector Dennis | 42 comments 30.9 North by Northwest

Option 1-
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson
set in Chicago

Option 4-
Moonshell Beach: A Shelter Bay Novel by JoAnn Ross
set in Oregon

30.10 Honoring the Flag

Option 1-
From Ashes to Honor by Loree Lough
From Ashes to Honor by Loree Lough

Option 4-
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
set in school for wizards

30.11 Fun Summer Holidays

Option 1-
Cat's Claw by Susan Wittig Albert

Option 4-
Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts
involves baker

Total points this post: 90
Total points: 445
Completed tasks: 22
Books read: 33



message 1822: by MJ (new)

MJ | 130 comments 20.6 - Seasoned Reader-Michelle WI's task: My Spring Favorites into Your Summer Read

I rolled a 1, so I chose a book in the humor genre.
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore

Points this post: 20
Total points: 150
Big books total: 1
Goodreads author total: 1


message 1823: by Rora (new)

Rora 20.4 - Author! Author! - Jecca's task: Let’s Go Camping

Option 3...The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
(Read a “talked” about book...from my Goodreads Recommendations. Eowyn Ivey is also a new author for me.)

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 320


message 1824: by Cathy (last edited Aug 09, 2012 07:08PM) (new)

Cathy Galloway | 1077 comments CathyG
15.1. The Colors of Summer
A. “Summertime Blues” – read a book with a predominately (at least 50%) blue cover REQUIRED: For the cover option, post a link to the cover.
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost Once Burned (Night Prince, #1) by Jeaniene Frost
Goodreads Author

AND
B. “The Green Leaves of Summer” - read a book with a predominately (at least 50%) green cover REQUIRED: For the cover option, post a link to the cover.
Heart Change by Robin Owens Heart Change (Celta's Heartmates #8) by Robin D. Owens (actually dark green)
Goodreads Author

20.5 - Bigger Is Better - Wendy UK's task: Let's Talk About the Weather
Share in our British Summer by reading a book with the word RAIN in the title

Texas Rain by Jodi Thomas
Goodreads Author


Points this post: 35
Total points: 535
Tasks completed: 29
Books read: 40
Goodreads Authors: 24
Big Books: 500= 3,750=0, 1000=0


message 1825: by Jean (new)

Jean | 122 comments 15.8 Summer of '69

The Mozart Season by Virginia Euwer Wolff

This is about a young violinist preparing to compete in a concerto competition.

20.3 Reading by numbers option B: oldest on TBR shelf

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

20.8 It's My Birthday #1: Chocolate cake for romance

The Day the Falls Stood Still by Cathy Marie Buchanan

Gail Carson Levine and Cathy Marie Buchanan are Goodreads authors.

5 total Goodreads Authors

55 points this post
260 total points



message 1826: by Connie (new)

Connie  G (connie_g) | 358 comments 20.9 Please Be Patient

Option 3: This book is mentioned in the notes in the back of Suite Française which I used for task 30.1 (post #1500).

The Mirador: Dreamed Memories of Irene Nemirovsky by Her Daughter by Élisabeth Gille

25.4 All About the Author

Book A: Memoir of Anna Quindlen

Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen.

Book B: Fictional book

One True Thing by Anna Quindlen.

30.8 It's Time for the Summer Concert Series

Group A, Option 3: I re-read a book for a book discussion.

The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh.

Vanessa Diffenbaugh is a Goodreads author.

Book B, Option 4: This is a free book that I borrowed from the library.

The Pull of the Moon: A Novel by Elizabeth Berg.

Points this post: 75
Total points: 530
Tasks: 24
Books: 34
Goodreads authors: 12


message 1827: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

10.3 - What's Your Exit?

Roth is a New Jersey author and this book is primarily set there.

Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth by Philip Roth

20.9 - Lucky Me! - mstan's Task - Please Be Patient

Option 3 - There was a preview for this book in my copy of Void Moon, which I claimed for task 30.11 in post #519.

A Darkness More Than Night by Michael Connelly by Michael Connelly (Goodreads Author)

Points this Post: 30
Total Challenge Points: 610
Goodreads Authors: 13
Big Books Tickets: 5


message 1828: by Chelsi (new)

Chelsi | 89 comments 10.8 No Boredom Zone
I read Women from the Ankle Down The Story of Shoes and How They Define Us by Rachelle Bergstein by Rachelle Bergstein a book about shoes. I don't know about all the other girls in the SRC but shoes always entertain me and shoe shopping never fails to chase the boredom away!

Previous Points: 320
new points: 10
Total Points:330
Total tasks: 15
Total books: 22


message 1829: by Kayleigh (new)

Kayleigh Reads (kayleigh_reads_romance) Keltie Lee


10.3 What's Your Exit?


Fake Boyfriend by Kate Brian
*author is from Montvale, NJ*

15.6. “Hot Fun in the Summertime”

Where I Belong by Gwendolyn Heasley by Gwendolyn HeasleyGRA
approved in help thread post #67

15.8. “Summer of 69”

Rock Hard by Olivia CunningGRA
*revolves around the exploits of a band called The Sinners, specifically the lead singer*

Points this post: 40
Total points: 1050/1080
Tasks: 57
Books: 80
Goodreads authors: 37
Big Book Tickets: 500 (8), 750 (1)


message 1830: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments Yea - Butterflycager's finished and Keltie Lee is really close. Who else is going to finish before next weekend? It looks like a lot of people are close. Good luck.

Give me an
R
Give me an
E
Give me an
A
Give me a
D!


message 1831: by Lindsay (new)

Lindsay (bookscoffeesleep) | 24 comments Lindsay T
10.2 Eat an Oreo Day
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
E.L. James is a Goodreads author
The word for this challenge was 'Fifty'.

Points this post: 10
Total points: 40
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 4
Goodreads authors: 3
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1832: by Wendy UK (new)

 Wendy  UK (wendyuk) | 724 comments 15.8 - 'Summer of 69'


A book featuring a musician - the main character is a singer:


Personality by Andrew O'Hagan



Total points 375





message 1833: by Cindie (new)

Cindie | 1836 comments 10.4 Air Signs


I read Await Your Reply by **** GR Author**** Dan Chaon

Dan Chaon was born June 11th, which makes him a Gemini.

Points: 330
Books read: 28
Tasks completed: 21
GR Authors: 9
Big books 2(500+)
pages read: 9239


message 1834: by Jen B (new)

Jen B (jennybee618) | 887 comments JEN B

20.8 Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too

I chose Option 1 - Chocolate Cake, and read:
There's Cake in My Future by Kim Gruenenfelder

Romance is listed as one of the genres on this book's main page

30.3 Aye Aye, Matey!
Book A, Option 1
The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D. - Nichole Bernier
This book takes place on Great Rock Island

Book B, Option 3
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America - Erik Larson
This book has Mystery listed as a genre on its main page

Nichole Bernier and Erik Larson are Goodreads Authors

Points this post: 50
Total Points: 150


message 1835: by Carly (new)

Carly | 261 comments Carly

30.10 -- Butterflycager's Task - Honoring the Flag and My Dad

Option 4: The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney

The main character lives at a boarding school and all of the action takes place there too.

Daisy Whitney is a GoodReads Author.

Option 5: The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln by Stephen L. Carter

The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln is listed as alternate history in the genre section on its GoodReads page.

Big Books Ticket: The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln is 516 pages long.

Points This Task: 30
Total Points: 135
Tasks Completed: 7
Tasks in Progress: 4
Books Read: 9
GoodReads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(-), 1000+(-)
Pages Read: 3179


message 1836: by Jill Renee (new)

Jill Renee Kilgore | 116 comments Readerboard Name: Jill Renee

Task - 20.1 - Most Improved - Stesse's task: Fifty Shades of Whoa!

Opt. 4 - Read a book with black, gray or white in the title - I chose White

The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber

Points this Post: 20

Total Points: 215


message 1837: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 30.7 - The Final Battle

The awesome match-up I chose was Wolverine vs. Deadpool and I decided to do options B and C.

For option B, I read #35 on the list:

V for Vendetta by Alan Moore

For option C, I read:

Wolverine: Origins Vol. 5: Deadpool by Daniel Way

Points this task: 30
Total points: 845
Tasks completed: 47
Books read: 111
Pages read: 16427
Goodreads authors: 13
Big books: 500+ (2); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1838: by Bluemoon (last edited Aug 10, 2012 08:32AM) (new)

Bluemoon (bluemoon286) | 1797 comments 25.5 - MORE FUN WITH HOLIDAYS


5. WIGGLE YOUR TOES DAY - The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb A Novel by Melanie Benjamin by Melanie Benjamin which has feet on the cover.



6. JUST BECAUSE DAY - 11th Hour by James Patterson




James Patterson and Melanie Benjamin are Goodreads authors.





30.2 - I'LL LEAVE MY HEART IN SF.


4. CABLE CARS - The Columbus Affair by Steve Berry. It is a little hard to see but if you click on the cover to enlarge it you can see there is a ship in the red circle in the center of the cover.


6. HAIGHT-ASHBURY - Girls in White Dresses by Jennifer Close which has flowers on the cover.




Steve Berry is a Goodreads author.






30.5 - BEG, BORROW AND STEAL

I live in the US.


2. BORROW - A Carrion Death which I borrowed from the library and is set in Botswana in Africa.



3. STEAL - The Expats: A Novel by Chris Pavone which I stole from DLMRose's Europe shelf. This book is set in Luxembourg in Europe.




Chris Pavone is a Goodreads author.




A Carrion Death is a big book at 557 pages.






30.7 - THE FINAL BATTLE


I chose battle 4) Black Widdow vs. Red Guardian.



4A. SPY AS MAIN CHARACTER - A Spy in the House.




4B. ROMANCE GENRE - 6 Rainier Drive by Debbie Macomber which has Romance listed on it's home page.




Debbie Macomber is a Goodreads author.







30.8 - SUMMER CONCERT SERIES



A4. BRAD PAISLEY - Fireside by Susan Wiggs.



B3. BROOKS AND DUNN - The Devil's Bones by Jefferson Bass. Jefferson Bass is the moniker of Jon Jefferson and Bill Bass.







Susan Wiggs is a Goodreads author.








TOTAL POINTS - 505
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 14
BIG BOOKS - 3







Christina (AKA Babbling) (babblingbookreviews) | 855 comments BABBLING C



30.7 Ms. Anderson’s Task – The Final Battle

4. Black Widow vs. Red Guardian
a. Main character is a professional spy or spy-in-training

Lord and Lady Spy by Shana Galen (GRA) -- main characters are spies

Lord and Lady Spy by Shana Galen

b. Genre “Romance” on main page

Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian (GRA)

Midnight Awakening (Midnight Breed, #3) by Lara Adrian

THIS POST
Points: 30
Completed Tasks: 1
Good Read Authors: 2
Big Books: 0

Total This Season
Points: 180
Completed Tasks: 7
Good Read Authors: 10
Big Books: 0


message 1840: by Stesse (new)

Stesse | 270 comments STESSE

20.9 - Lucky Me!- mstan's task: Please Be Patient...
3. The BDB books are all listed at the back of “Covet,” including Lover Unbound (Task 25.2 – claiming this task today, see below):
Lover Unbound by JR Ward (502 p)
This is a Big Book.

25.1 Donna Jo's task: I'm Solidly Behind You
A. Blackout by Mira Grant (659 p)
This is a Big Book
E. What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen (402 p)
Sarah Dessen is GRA.

25.2 - Jayme VA's task: Around the Country in 6 Parks
4. The Silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis (329 p)
5. Covet by JR Ward (set in New York State) (474 p)

I loved visiting Bryce Canyon and Zion – amazing hiking in streams and canyon slots!

Points this Post: 70
Tasks Completed this Post: 3
Books Read this Post: 5
Pages Read this Post: 2366
GoodReads Authors this Post: 1
Big Books this Post: 500+ (2), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)


Total Points: 785
Total Tasks Completed: 41
Total Books Read: 58
Total Pages Read: 22154
Total GoodReads Authors: 22
Total Big Books: 500+ (7), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)


message 1841: by Peebee (new)

Peebee | 481 comments 5.5 -- Diamond Jubilee
The Red House: A Novel by Mark Haddon
This book takes place in England.



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Points this post: 5
Total points: 1010/1080
Goodreads Authors: +1/26
Big Books: 500+ (6); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 1842: by Jackie (new)

Jackie | 128 comments JACKIE NC

30.1 Cindy AL's task: SuperHero Summer

Option 2:
Dragons of Winter Night by Margaret Weis
Fantasy genre

Option 5:
Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon (Meg Langslow, #4) by Donna Andrews by Donna Andrews


30.10 Butterflycager's Task - Honoring the Flag and My Dad
Option 2:

Maggody and the Moonbeams by Joan E. Hess
#13 in Maggody series

Option 5:
Spellbound by Larry Correia
Alternate history genre

Donna Andrews is a Goodreads author.

Points this post: 60
Total Points: 470
Goodreads Authors: 16
Big Book Tickets: 1


message 1843: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F


Task 30.1 Super Hero Summer


Rolled 1 and 6

Option 1 Ironman Science Fiction Genre


11/22/63 by Stephen King
849pages claiming 2 big book tickets


Option 6 Spiderman

My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira
Anagram=NAME

Points this post:30
Total points:195
Tasks completed:11
Books read:15
Goodreads Authors:6
Big Books:500+(2)750+(1)1000+(0)


message 1844: by Sue (new)

Sue (suetinge) | 1579 comments 25.5 - Stacie MI - Even More Fun With Holidays!!

1. Forgiveness Day falls on June 26th. Reread any book that you rated 2 stars or less on Goodreads. I re-read Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb which I originally gave 2 stars to. I gave it 3 stars this time around.

6. Just Because Day falls on August 27th. Celebrate by reading any book you desire, just because! I read The Hourglass Door by ***Goodreads Author Lisa Mangum.

Points this post: 30
Total Points: 585/1080
Tasks Completed: 28
Books Read: 43
GoodReads Authors: 16
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ (1)


message 1845: by Rora (new)

Rora 20.7 Shorter is Sweeter- Isabell's task: In homage to MZB

Option 2...Tamsin by Peter S. Beagle
(World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement...Peter S. Beagle 2011)

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 340


message 1846: by Susan (last edited Aug 10, 2012 06:08PM) (new)

Susan | 682 comments 30.11 Fun Summer Holidays

I picked #1-Repeat Day and read Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.

I also picked #4-National Culinarians Day, and read Life From Scratch by Melissa Ford by Melissa Ford(a GoodReads Author). The main character is newly divorced and is too broke to eat out all the time. So she teaches herself to cook and in the process starts writing a blog about her cooking and her life. The cover has food on it as well.

Points for this task :30
Total points :275
GoodRead Authors : 13
Tasks completed :14


message 1847: by Bluemoon (new)

Bluemoon (bluemoon286) | 1797 comments 30.4 - VOWEL PROWL

AEIOU - Come Sunday: A Novel by Isla Morley AEOU in the title and I in the authors first name.



AND SOMETIMES Y - The Devil You Know




Isla Morley is a Goodreads author.




TOTAL POINTS - 535
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 15
BIG BOOKS - 3








message 1848: by Gayla (new)

Gayla Bassham (sophronisba) | 64 comments 25.2 Jayme VA's task: Around the Country in 6 Parks

Option 4: Canyonlands National Park, Utah

Read a book with an element in the title List of Elements

Venus in Copper by Lindsey Davis

Option 5: Shenandoah National Park

Read a book set in one of the states through which the trail passes: Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

A Good Hard Look: A Novel by Ann Napolitano

A Good Hard Look is set in Milledgeville, GA.

This Post: 25
Total Points: 590/1080
Tasks Completed: 35/60
Books Read: 53/85


message 1849: by Kim (new)

Kim (goodreadscomkimber) | 708 comments Kimber

10.5 Caribbean Queen

Still Summer by Jacquelyn Mitchard
Set in a yacht on the Caribbean Sea.

This task: 10
# tasks complete: 25
GR Authors 16
Total points to date: 455


message 1850: by Kim (new)

Kim (goodreadscomkimber) | 708 comments Kimber

10.5 Caribbean Queen

Still Summer by Jacquelyn Mitchard
Set in a yacht on the Caribbean Sea.

This task: 10
# tasks complete: 25
GR Authors 16
Total points to date: 455


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