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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2012: WIND/AIR
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Summer Challenge 2012: Completed Tasks - DO NOT DELETE ANY POSTS IN THIS TOPIC
20.10 Group Reads Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally - post 9 in the discussion thread.
*Miranda Kenneally is a goodreads author*
Points this post: 20
Total points: 80
Books read: 5
GR Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 3
20.6 - Seasoned Reader-Michelle WI's task: My Spring Favorites into Your Summer Read I rolled a 1: Humour
Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary by David Sedaris
Points this post: 20
Total points: 100
Books read: 6
GR Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 3
Readerboard name: Ben264115.1 The Colors of Summer
A. Blue- I read The Bar Mitzvah and the Beast: One Family's Cross-Country Ride of Passage by Bike by Matt Biers-Ariel.
Cover:
B. Green- I read The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
Cover :
Alan Bradley is a goodreads author.
Points earned for this task: 15
Points achieved to date: 25
Total # of Goodreads Authors: 2
Total # of Big Books:
500+(0)
700+(0)
1000+(0)
Nick KY10.2 Oreo I read Powers of Horror: An Essay on Abjection by Julia Kristeva, “ROR” in the word “Horror.” 219 pages
30.1 Cindy AL’s Superheroes I rolled a 5 and a 6
Book 1 – roll of 5, BATMAN – winged creature on the cover: I read The Bell at Sealey Head by Patricia A. McKillip, with several crows flying around the lady on the cover.
277 pagesBook 2 – roll of 6, SPIDERMAN – a word in the title is anagrammed: I read
Dreams of the Dead by Perri O'Shaughnessy – The letters in “Dreams” are found in SpiDERMAn. 352 pagesTask Points this Post: 40
Total Points: 115
Total Page Count: 2,304
ERIN B.10.2 Eat an Oreo Day
I read Medieval and Early Renaissance Medicine by Nancy Siraisi.
My "Oreo" word was medICIne!
Points this post: 10
Total points: 20
15.5- Summer in the CityEmma's Secret: The Cincinnati Epidemic by Veda Boyd Jones
This book is set in Cincinnati, Ohio (pop. 296,943)
Veda Boyd Jones is a Goodreads Author.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 70
10.2 Eat an Oreo DayHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling the word is Azkaban- aba
25.8 Going to the Ball Park
Option A Home or Away
Away-
Crowned in a Far Country: Portraits of Eight Royal Brides by Princess Michael of Kent I live in the US and Princess Michael of Kent lives in the UK.
Option C Restrooms
2. The Men's Room
Two Centuries of Royal Weddings by Christopher Warwick 145 pages
20.8 Have Your Cake And Eat It Too
Option 2- Red Velvet Cake
The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen this book takes place in North Carolina
*Sarah Addison Allen is a Goodreads Author*
Points this post: 55
Total Points: 100
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 0
Sandy MN20.4 - Author! Author! - Jecca's task: Let’s Go Camping
Rolled 4 - Bump in the Night
Glass Houses by Rachel Caine
This is a very creepy book about vampires. Rachel Caine is an author new to me.
Total Points: 150
Jessica PDX30.9 - Nick KY's Task - North by Northwest
Option 1 - Set in Chicago
by Sara Paretsky (Goodreads Author)I am claiming a big book ticket for this one.
Option 4 - Set in Alaska
by T.C. BoyleI am claiming a big book ticket for this one based on the paperback edition.
Points this Post: 30
Total Challenge Points: 75
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books Tickets: 2
Jenifer5.1 Let the Games Begin
Soulless by Gail Carriger
set in London
Goodreads author
Points this post: 5
Total points: 25
Goodreads authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
AprilDT10.2 Eat an Oreo Day
Sense and Sensibility
Sensibility
Points this post: 10
Challenge total: 25
Completed tasks: 2
Goodreads authors: 0
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Jessica PDX20.3 - Anne (Booklady)'s Task - Reading...By the Numbers
I rolled a 5 (Olympic Rings) and chose black for Africa. This one's set in Equatorial Guinea:
by Taylor Stevens (Goodreads Author)Points this Post: 20
Total Challenge Points: 95
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books Tickets: 2
25.4 - Sandy/Kristi's task: All About the AuthorBook A- The Wheel of Things: A Biography of Lucy Maud Montgomery
Book B- The Blue Castle
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 90/1080
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
ALICIA T15.7 First Day of Summer
I read The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson, which is the first of 3 books in its series.
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 45
JESS M20.2 - School's Out For Summer!
Option 2: The main characters start a new voluntary job in a hospital. The job is a significant part of the story. Approved in help thread - post #48.
The Hostile Hospital by Lemony Snicket
Points this post: 20
Total points: 20
JEN B10.8 No Boredom Zone
Paris in Love: A Memoir by Eloisa James
The author writes of exploring Paris; traveling and exploring a new city would beat summer boredom
Eloisa James is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 25
GR Authors: 1
Total Books: 4
20.8 Have Your Cake and Eat it TooMarble Cake Little Bee by Chris Cleave goodreads author
The 2 main characters are a British woman and an African teenager.
Total points: 50
Sheila15.2. “Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer
True Colors by Kristin Hannah
True
And
Blue
A Beautiful Blue Death by Charles Finch
Total Points = 160
5.4 Chemical Combo:Look Again by Lisa Scottoline
two Os in Look, one N in Again, two extra Os and one N in Scottoline
20.4 Author! Author!-Jecca's Task--Let's Go Camping:
Option 6 The Family--Book that has ten in the title.
The Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penney
I must admit that this is my idea of a camping trip--no bugs, comfy bed, air conditioning.
30.8 Delicious Dee's task: It's Time for the Summer Country Concert Series:
A.4 Brad Paisley/ One word Title:
Gossip: A Novel by Beth Gutcheon
B.4 Trace Adkins/ Free Book:
The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty This was an ARC given to me.
Today's total 55
Grand total 140
25.1 Donna Jo's task: I'm Solidly Behind You A. Books can be very solid items. Read a big book--at least 500 pages.
Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb
Ship of Magic has 810 pages.
B. Read a book with a solid color cover. The only exception is the lettering for author and title.
by Diane Ackerman(approved in the task thread)
This Post: 25
Total Points: 70/1080
Tasks Completed: 6/60
Books Read: 10/84
20.8 it's my birthday1. Chocolate cake. I read The Innocents by Francesca Segal. She is a $$$$good reads author$$$$. This book is on the romance shelf.
Total points: 65
Books read: 4
Tasks completed: 4
Pages read: 1315
Bug books: 1
GR Authors: 1
5.4 Chemical ComboThe ONe and ONly Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Katherine Applegate is a Goodreads Author
10.8 Boredom Zone
I chased boredom away with the following books :
National Geographic Cat Shots by Michelle Slung
Dear Mom Thank You For Everything by Bradley Trevor Greive
The Blue Day Book: A Lesson in Cheering Yourself Up by Bradley Trevor Greive
Furry Logic by Jane Seabrook
Kittens, Kittens All Around! by Peggy Schaefer
Cattitude: A Feline Guide to Being Fabulous by Christine Montaquila
Total pages: 511
Points this post: 15
Total points: 50
Tasks completed: 4
Goodreads Authors: 2
5.4 - Chemical ComboThe Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken
15.3 - "Summer Romance"
Option 2 - The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat & Other Clinical Tales - 'man' and 'wife'
25.1 - Donna Jo's task: I'm Solidly Behind You
Option B -
- approved in task help thread msg #6Option E - Plenty by Yotam Ottolenghi
Tasks completed: 9/60
Books read: 11/85
Points claimed in this post: 45
Total points claimed: 120
Sheila15.3. “Summer Romance”
I chose option 2 and read one of the suggested books
The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt
I must say that this was one of the strangest books I have ever read. Violent AND funny and a western to boot.
15.5. “Summer in the City”
Guilt by Degrees by Marcia Clark
Remember Marcia Clark? She was the lead prosecutor in the O.J. Trial. Now she writes novels. This book takes place in L.A. and surprisingly features a female DA. According to Wikipedia population is 12.9 million.
Total Points = 190
Kathy G.20.7- In Homeage to MZB-
option 1- Death- Victoria Holt died in 1993
Lord of the Far Island by Victoria Holt
Total Points- 50
Total Tasks- 3
Goodreads Authors- 1
Big Books- 0
5.4 --> Chemical Combo: 2 O's in Crooked, 2 N's in FranklinCrooked Letter, Crooked Letter by *Tom Franklin
*Tom Franklin is a Goodreads Author*
20.6 - Seasoned Reader-Michelle WI's task: My Spring Favorites into Your Summer Read
I rolled a 4 and read Heartsick by Chelsea Cain
30.5 Bluemoon's task: BEG, BORROW, OR STEAL YOUR WAY AROUND THE WORLD
Selections Approved #40 in Help Thread
I live in the United States.
Beg - My friend Deanna recommended **The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough - Australia
**Big Book Ticket - The Thorn Birds is 673 Pages**
Borrow - I borrowed The Tiger's Wife by *Téa Obreht from my sister, Patrice - Europe
*Tea Obreht is a Goodreads Author*
Points in This Task: 55
Goodreads Authors in This Post: 2
Big Book Tickets in This Post: 1
Pages Read in This Post: 1621
Totals:
Total Points: 60
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(1), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 4
Total Books Read: 5
Total Pages Read in Summer 2012 SRC: 2011
Reviews Available. Anne (Booklady) Summer 2012 Reviews
Meera10.9 Recycled Group Reads- Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare was in Winter 2011 steampunk list. GR Author
30.3 Sheila/Kathy G.'s task- Aye, Aye, Matey!
A-2 - X Marks the Spot - Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Author has "x" in her name.
B3 - Hangman’s Noose- Defending Jacob by William Landay is a mystery. GR Author
Points this post: 40
Total Points: 150
Books read: 10
GR Authors: 5
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)
CHRISTINE USTask 5.6 Jubilee
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
The book is set in the UK, which is definitely part of the Queen's realm:)
**Lisa Kleypas is a GR author
TOTAL: 20
20.4 Let's Go CampingThe Finkler Question by Howard Jacobson
Howard Jacobson is a new-to-me author.
I threw a 5.
In this book the main character is looking for a Jewish girlfriend, and finds one.
Points this post = 20
Total points = 50
Big Books = 0
Goodreads Authors = 2
STACIE MITask 20.1 - Fifty Shades of Whoa!
I chose to do option 4 and read a book with "black" in the title:
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
Points this task: 20
Total points: 85
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 8
Pages read: 2320
Goodreads authors: 3
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
I completed:15.10 Feel Good Hit of the Summer
by reading The Witness by Nora Roberts. I'm a sucker for a happy ending!
Total Points: 45
Tasks Complete: 2
STACIE MITask 15.7 - The First Day of Summer
I read:
Wolverine: Origins Vol. 1: Born in Blood by Daniel Way
Points this task: 15
Total points: 100
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 9
Pages read: 2448
Goodreads authors: 3
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Laurie ME30.7: Ms. Anderson's Task: The Final Battle
Option 4: lists Romance on GR page:
Shannon Hale - Austenland
Option 5: #164 on list
Agatha Christie - And Then There Were None
Shannon Hale is a goodreads auuthor
30.10: Butterflycager's Task: Honoring the Flag and My Dad:
Option 2: thirteen in title
Agatha Christie - 13 at Dinner
Option 3: Trains
Agatha Christie - Mystery of the Blue Train
30.11: Laurie ME's Task: Fun Summer Holidays
Option 3: Moon on cover and in title
Heather Graham - Ghost Moon
Option 4: has to do with cooking
Nina Killham - How to Cook a Tart
Nina Killham is a goodreads author
Points this Post: 90
Total Points: 90
Goodreads authors: 2
Big Ticket Books: 0
MariyaTask 5.4 -- Chemical Combo
I read One Cold Night by Katia Lief
The title of this book has 2 N's and 2 O's
Points this post: 5
Total points: 25
10.3 What's Your ExitTwo for the Dough by Janet Evanovich
Set in New Jersey and author born in New Jersey.
Goodreads author Janet Evanovich
Points this post = 10
Total points = 60
Big Books = 0
Goodreads Authors = 3
30.2 Sassafrass's task: I’ll Leave My Heart in San Francisco!Option 4: Cars on the cover
by Simone ElkelesSimone Elkeles is a Goodreads Author
Option 6: Flower Power
by Patricia AtkinsonPoints this post: 30
Total points: 80
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 5
Goodreads Author: 3
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0); 750 (0); 1000(0)
Marie-Anne15.9 "Summer Nights": The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis was first published in 1954.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 15
Tasks completed: 1
Books read: 1
Goodreads author: 0
Big book tickets: 500 (0); 750 (0); 1000(0)
Readerboard Name= Lindy-LaneTask 20.8- Have Your Cake and Eat It Too!...read a book from one of the options:
I chose option #1 (chocolate cake = read a romance) and I read
Redwood Bend by Robyn Carr 377 pages (6.14)Points earned for this task: 20
Points Achieved to date: 140
Total # of Goodreads Authors: 2
Total # of Big Books:
500+ (0)
700+ (0)
1000+ (0)
ANGIE CA10.1 Skip to My Lou
Book: Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning
Notes: K
This Post: 10
Points to Date: 90
Kimber15.5 Summer In The City
Petals in the Ashes by Mary Hooper
**Book is set in London
This Task: 15
tasks completed: 4
GR Authors: 2
Total Points: 45
Jennifer KS25.5 - Stacie MI’s Task: Even More Fun With Holidays!!
2. Hug Holiday--I read Dear Cary: My Life with Cary Grant by Dyan Cannon
5. Wiggle Your Toes Day --I read
by Dayrnda JonesPoints this task 25
Total Points 80
Tasks done 4
Pages 2196
Coralie5.9 Summer Readers
My Teacher Fried My Brains from the bookshelves of Mrs Soule who joined in August 2009
5.10 Up, Up, and Away
The Silver Chair (air in chair)
10.1 Skip to My Lou
Letters For A Spy by Alice Chetwynd Ley
AbC
Total points 120
30.3 - Aye, Aye MateyA-2 - X Marks the Spot
A book with X in the title:
Love, Sex, Death & Words: Surprising Tales From a Year in Literature by John Sutherland *Big Book*544 pages
B-3 - Hangmans Noose
A book with Mystery listed as a genre:
Murder in the Museum by Simon Brett
Total points35
Mod
10.3 What's Your Exit?
The Lost Ravioli Recipes of Hoboken: A Search for Food and Family by Laura Schenone
Takes place in NJ and Laura Schenone is from Montclair, NJ
10.5 Caribbean Queen
Precinct Puerto Rico: Book One by Steven Torres
set in Puerto Rico
15.9. “Summer Nights”
Death in Cyprus by M.M. Kaye
first published in 1956
total 80
Readerboard Name: Barbara★5.9 -- Summer Readers
Before I Go To Sleep - S.J. Watson
(Jackie), joined June 2011
S.J. Watson is a GOODREADS AUTHORS
10.2 -- Eat an Oreo Day
Living Dead in Dallas - Charlaine Harris (I-V-I in Living)
Charlaine Harrie is a GOODREADS AUTHORS
25.1 -- Donna Jo's Tasks -- I'm Solidly Behind You
Option A: Bitterblue - Kristin Cashore (563 pages)
Option B:
- Katherine Dunn (cover=solid color) I'm claiming a big ticket item for Bitterblue = 563 pages.
Points Earned This Post: 40
Points Achieved to Date: 100
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (1)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
10.7 A Reason To CelebrateI read a book of poetry.
Arthur Hugh Clough: Everyman's Poetry Library by Arthur Hugh Clough
Points this post = 10
Total points = 70
Big Books = 0
Goodreads Authors = 3
10.8 no boredom zoneI read Harry: A History by Melissa Anelli, which is a non fiction account of the Harry Potter phenomena. Harry Potter has kept me from being bored since 1999. I have read lots of books about HP as it relates to mythology, religion and leadership, as well as lots of predictions books before the 7th book was published.
Points: 75
Books read: 5
Tasha completed: 5
Big books: 1
GR Authors: 1
Harry, a History: The True Story of a Boy Wizard, His Fans, and Life Inside the Harry Potter Phenomenon
Sheila15.7. “The First Day of Summer”
Consigned to Death by Jane Cleland
15.8. “Summer of 69”
Diary of a Player: How My Musical Heroes Made a Guitar Man Out of Me by Brad Paisley(I had to post the cover just because he is just so darn cute.)
15.10. ”Feel Good Hit of the Summer"
11th Hour by James Patterson
Total Points = 235
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5.3 Dust in the Wind
New Moon
by Stephenie Meyer
563 pages claiming big book ticket
*approved in help thread post #21*
5.4 Chemical Combo
StOleN
by Kelley ArmstrONgGRA
*StOleN Kelley ArmstrONg*
Points this post: 10
Total points: 65/1080
Tasks: 8
Books: 8
Goodreads authors: 3
Big Book Tickets- 500: 1