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message 851: by Kelly B (new)

Kelly B (kellybey) Readerboard name: Kelly B

15.8 - Dearly Departed
Read a book with Science Fiction, Fantasy, or any combination of those genres on its main book page.


O-Zone


Points this post:15
Total points: 85


message 852: by Kelly B (new)

Kelly B (kellybey) Readerboard name: Kelly B


15.7 - Birth of a Nation
Read a book set at least 50% in one (or more) of those countries*, as noted on Summer National Days Country List.

Romeo and Juliet

Location: Italy


https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=...


Points this post: 15
Total points: 95


message 853: by Karen Michele (new)

Karen Michele Burns (klibrary) | 2062 comments 5.8 - Kudokuten

An Age of License: A Travelogue by Lucy Knisley

+5 Points

10.1 - Summer Reading

San Francisco Public Library 2014 Adult Summer Reading List:

The House Girl by Tara Conklin

+10 Points

10.6. What is GR up to?

From March 2015:

Batman: Year One by Frank Miller

+10 Points

15.3 - Now Appearing

Read ONE book that fulfills both book 1 and book 2 requirements

Rotten Tomatoes: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/search/...

Actor: William Fichtner

The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare

+15 Points

15.7 - Birth of a Nation

Takes place in the Congo:

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

+15 Points

20.5 - Bigger is Better

Option 1: Bodies of water: River on cover

Those Bones Are Not My Child by Toni Cade Bambara Those Bones Are Not My Child by Toni Cade Bambara

+20 Points

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter

Option 4 - Their favorite colors are Pink and Blue. Read a book that is predominantly (at least 50%) one of these colors. Required: Include the cover when you post. Graphic novels allowed for task:

Good-Bye, Chunky Rice by Craig Thompson Good-Bye, Chunky Rice by Craig Thompson

+20 Points

Points this Post: 95
Grand Total: 160


message 854: by Melissa (new)

Melissa (balletbookworm) | 915 comments Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM

15.9 - Take a Ride
I read Lady Windermere's Lover (The Wild Quartet, #3) by Miranda Neville by Miranda Neville (book approved here).
**Miranda Neville is a Goodreads Author, I'd like to claim a GRA ticket**

Previous point total: 185
New points this post: 15
Total points: 200

New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 13

GRA tickets this post: 1
Total GRA: 7
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 2


message 855: by Jennlynn (new)

Jennlynn (jennlynn72) | 31 comments 25.13 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: It's not Usagi

Option 1:
Genre: retellings (genre verified in help thread – post 80)
Shadow Spinner
ARbookfinder IL = UG

Option 2: Full moon on cover
When the Wind Blows (When the Wind Blows, #1) by James Patterson
When the Wind Blows
James Patterson is a GRA

Points this post: 25
GRA this post: 1


message 856: by Kristen (new)

Kristen (kristenia) | 1120 comments Kristen IA

**RE-POST of Post #863 to claim BB Ticket**

15.3 - Now Appearing
Read ONE book that fulfills both book 1 and book 2 requirements
Book 1: Read a book that has been made into a movie (i.e. theatrical release). A book adaptation from a film also works.
Required: Provide a film reference with a link from Rotten Tomatoes or IMDb when you post.
Book 2: Read a book by an author who shares a FIRST or LAST name with one of these 100 All-time top grossing movie actors (source: the-numbers.com)
Top Grossing Movie Actors. Names must match exactly.
Required: State the name

The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly

Movie link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1189340/?...

The author Michael Connelly shares a first name with Top Grossing actors Michael Caine, Michael Gambon, and Michael Papajohn.

***Michael Connelly is a Goodreads Author***
***This book is 531 pages = 1 BB Ticket***

I listened to the audiobook, but linked to the MMPB

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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 45/1085
Total Books Read: 4
Tasks Completed: 4/61
Goodreads Authors This Post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books This Post: 1
Total Big Books: 1


message 857: by Sue (new)

Sue (suetinge) | 1579 comments 20.1 - Most Improved Player - Mary P - Summer is for Relaxing

Option 1: One of ten oldest books on TBR list

Just Desserts by G.A. McKevett - which was the book that had been on my TBR/owned pile the longest

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 45/1085
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ (1)


message 858: by Aleksandra (new)

Aleksandra (aleksandrakonwa) | 752 comments 10.3 Ghost stories around campfire

Mice Gordon Reece - genre:thriller

20.7 Summer celebration

A Vintage Affair by Isabel Wolff Isabel Wolff - option 4, pink cover

30.6 The good girl

The Good Girl by Mary Kubica Mary Kubica - option 1, girl in title
A Sensible Life by Mary Wesley Mary Wesley - option 2, initials MW

Tasks points 60
Total points 60


message 859: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1160 comments Elizabeth B

25.9 - Elizabeth B's task: Roll of the Dice
I rolled 2,5
5T's kniTTer in his naTural habiTaT Knitter in His Natural Habitat, e-book only, previously approved for length, line #1068 of the list
2I's beautIful dIsaster Beautiful Disaster

Points: 5
Total points: 205


message 860: by SandyL (new)

SandyL | 967 comments SandyD

30.3 Donna Jo's Task - Going My Way

Option 1 - Popular Iowa Books - Once Upon a Cowboy by Pamela Tracy, read 6/7/15 3*
Option 3 - Title written in solid red, white or blue - Sudden Response by RL Mathewson, read 6/2/15 4* - blue lettering
Sudden Response (EMS, #1) by R.L. Mathewson

Task points = 30
Total points = 30


message 861: by Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Dlmrose | 18433 comments Mod
Dlmrose

5.1 - Benzaiten

"Simon Watson, a young librarian," The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler

25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series

600 Hours of Edward (Edward #1) by Craig Lancaster
Edward Adrift (Edward #2) by Craig Lancaster

25.7 - Nikki's Task: Drug of Choice

Book 1- Dragon book- A Spell for Chameleon by Piers Anthony a reread
Started my descent down the slippery slope of series SFF books while in high school...

Book 2- Listen to Your Mother: What She Said Then, What We're Saying Now by Ann Imig
My mother was my enabler. My mother kept the house full of books while I was growing up.
This book is a collection of essays by mothers about motherhood

total = 265


message 862: by Meghan (last edited Jun 24, 2015 01:43PM) (new)

Meghan (meghanly) | 336 comments 15.1 - Yin and Yang

In Chinese philosophy,"Yin and Yang" describes how apparently opposite or contrary forces are actually complementary.

Read two books one from Book 1 AND one from Book 2.

Book 1. Read a book with a predominately (at least 50%) white cover. There must be a solid field of white somewhere on the cover.

The Good Lord Bird by James McBride by James McBride *Claiming GRA*

Book 2. Read a book with a predominately (at least 50%) black cover. There must be a solid field of black somewhere on the cover.

God Help the Child by Toni Morrison by Toni Morrison

This Post: 15
Total: 45
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 5
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Total Pages Read: 1758


message 863: by Fairlee (new)

Fairlee Corkran | 54 comments 20.-9 Wayne Task-stampade parade=option 2 author intinals in stampade pradre- Dark Tort (A Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery, #13) by Diane Mott Davidson diane Mott Davidson is a goodreads author pts 20 tasks-4 books-5 goodreads author-1 total pts 55


message 864: by Kristina Simon (new)

Kristina Simon (kristinasimon) | 11206 comments 20.6 - Seasoned Reader - BriKie's task: It Was Ability that Mattered, Not Disability
Option 1 (and 2): Hands of My Father: A Hearing Boy, His Deaf Parents, and the Language of Love by Myron Uhlberg


Points this post: 20
Season Total: 40


message 865: by Jukka (new)

Jukka Särkijärvi (nitessine) | 718 comments JUKKA

5.4 – Ebisu
Book with letters FISH or LUCK in title/subtitle.
Rat Queens, Vol. 2: The Far Reaching Tentacles of N'rygoth by Kurtis J. Wiebe, for FISH. Kurtis J. Wiebe is a Goodreads author.

25.7 - Nikki's Task: Drug of Choice
Book 1: Re-read a book that is special to you.
Velhojen valtakunta, edited by Juhani Hinkkanen. The title means "Empire of the Necromancers", after the Clark Ashton Smith short story. This anthology, which I first read back in the 90s, was my first encounter with sword & sorcery fiction, a topic which I just a couple of weeks ago completed my BA thesis on.

Book 2: Book that clearly includes the person or relationship that describes you and your book dealer.
Blood Runs in the Family by Rich Burlew. Turns out, so does bibliophilia. My book habit has been fed primarily by my family.

Points This Post: 30
GR Authors This Post: 1

Total Points: 130
Total GR Authors: 3
Books Read: 12


message 866: by SandyL (new)

SandyL | 967 comments SandyD

25.12 - Delicious Dee's Task - 500 Questions

Option 2 - Slow Burn (Driven #5) by K Bromberg read 6/10/15 4*
Option 5 - Tall, Dark & Lonely by RL Mathewson
read 6/18/15 3*
Tall, Dark & Lonely (Pyte/Sentinel, #1) by R.L. Mathewson

Task Points = 25
Total Points = 55


message 867: by Sandy, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Sandy | 16893 comments Mod
15.9 - Take a Ride
I read The Secret History of Wonder Woman. "Wonder Woman" was approved in the help thread as a 2 word name in post 31.

20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Lauren Jodi's task: The X-Philes
I chose option 3 and read The English Assassin. Main character, Gabriel Allon, was noted as being a spy in the help thread, post 15.

25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series
I read The Whole Truth and Deliver Us From Evil, books #1 and #2 in the A Shaw series by David Baldacci.

Points this post: 60
Total points: 175


message 868: by Melanie (new)

Melanie (ladybugh) | 286 comments MELANIE C

TASK NAME: 25.9 Elizabeth B's task: Roll of the Dice

Book 1: Rolled 1+5 = one letter I in the title.

Garden of Lies by Amanda Quick

Book 2: 1+5 = 5 letter "e"

The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

Claiming GRA for Erika Johansen and Amanda Quick

Points this task: 25
Points Total: 170
Tasks Completed: 10
GR Author: 8
Big Books: 0


message 869: by Ann A (last edited Jun 24, 2015 07:55PM) (new)

Ann A (readerann) | 1091 comments 10.2 - It's hurricane season again!
The Awakening by Kate Chopin
KATE is one of the Atlantic hurricane names.

20.5 - Bigger is Better - Camilla's task: Dragon Kings
Option 4 - Cardinal directions
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters (WeSt)

Total points: 55


message 870: by Melanie (last edited Jun 24, 2015 08:41PM) (new)

Melanie (ladybugh) | 286 comments MELANIE C

TASK NAME: 5.10 May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor

The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel by Diana Gabaldon

Qualifier: Book of my choice, 224 pages.

Claiming GRA for Diana Gabaldon

Points this task: 5
Points Total: 175
Tasks Completed: 11
GR Author: 9
Big Books: 0


message 871: by Donna (new)

Donna | 1271 comments SCHATZIE

25.6: DAKIMELS INTERNSHIP OR SUMMER SCHOOL?

opt. 1: learning a new job

The Beekeeper's Apprentice
req'd: the new job is detective work

opt. 3: university life

Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town


25.8: CATHERINE T'S DIVERSE READING

book 1: ***Asian-Indian****

A Long Way Home
by Saroo Brierley

This is not a re-read and the author, Saroo Brierley, is new to me.

book 2: ***Asian-Pacific****

Salvation of a Saint
by Keigo Higashino

This is not a re-read.


Points this post: 50
Total Challenge Points: 830
BB(500) - 3
BB(750) - 0
BB(1000) - 0


message 872: by Amy W (new)

Amy W | 206 comments 5.3 - Daikokuten: Read a book with one of the following words in the title/subtitle: cash, coin, gold, money, rich, richer, silver, wealth, wealthy.

The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money by Ron Lieber

*Approved in the ‘Not Really For Kids’ list - Post #67.*


5.4 - Ebisu: Read a book that has all of the letters in FISH or all of the letters in LUCK in its title/subtitle.

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (Goodreads Author)

*I used the word FISH.*


Points This Post: 10
Total Challenge Points: 20
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 873: by Melissa (new)

Melissa (balletbookworm) | 915 comments Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM

5.8 – Kudokuten
I read At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon (paperback for length).

Previous point total: 200
New points this post: 5
Total points: 205

New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 14

GRA tickets this post: 0
Total GRA: 7
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 2


message 874: by Deedee (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 10.8 - Ulysses, again!
Read a book set at least 50% in or written by an author who was born or currently lives in Ireland.

Set 100% in Ireland by an author who was born in Dublin, Ireland:
History of the Rain A Novel by Niall Williams
History of the Rain: A Novel (2014) by Niall Williams (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 360 pages)
Man Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2014)

**Niall Williams is a Goodreads Author.**

40 + 10 = 50

Tasks Completed: 04
Points for this post: 10
Points thus far: 40 + 10 = 50
Books read: 04
Pages read: 1,394

Read but not claimed: 06
Goodreads Authors: 01

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


message 875: by Ana (new)

Ana | 410 comments Ana
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Mary P's task: Summer is for Relaxing
Option 1
Shadows (Lux, #0.5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout by Jennifer L. Armentrout. This book was one of the first I put in my TBR pile when I started using GoodReads.
***GoodReads Author***

Points this Post 20
Total Points 20

Tasks Completed 1
Books Read 1
Total Pages 180
GoodReads Authors 1

Big Book Tickets
Big Books-500+:0


message 876: by Camilla (new)

Camilla | 501 comments 20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Wayne's task: It's Stampede Time!
Option 2: The Angel Esmeralda by Don DeLillo initials DD

30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?
Option 2: Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood last name starts with A
*Margaret Atwood is a GR author, claiming one GRA ticket*
Option 3: Jäähyväiset Hanhivaaralle Jäähyväiset Hanhivaaralle by Pentti Kirstilä title in red

Points this post: 50
Points total: 185/1085
GRA total: 5
BB total: 2
Tasks completed: 11/61
Books read: 13


message 877: by Cat (new)

Cat (cat_uk) | 3387 comments Catherine T

Task 15.8 - Dearly Departed
read a book with fantasy genre
A Stroke of Midnight by Laurell K Hamilton

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points this post - 15
total points = 290


message 878: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (laurenjberman) LAUREN JODI

15.6 - Rock Around the Clock

Clock/watch on the cover:
The Mighty Quinns Malcolm by Kate Hoffmann
The Mighty Quinns: Malcolm by Kate Hoffmann
Confirmed in post #54 of the task help thread.

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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 115/1085
Total Books Read: 9
Tasks Completed: 7/61


message 879: by Elishia (new)

Elishia | 128 comments Readerboard Name: Elishia

15.5 - Witch Hunt
Read a book with the genre paranormal on its main page.
Shield of Winter (Psy-Changeling, # 13) by Nalini Singh

GRA Nalini Singh

Points Earned This Post:15

Points Achieved to Date: 190/1085
Goodreads Authors: 10
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 880: by Jonquil (new)

Jonquil | 1059 comments Jonquil

25.2 - Shiraloo's task: Summer’s Bounty
OPTION 1 – JUNE: author’s initials in RHUBARB
repeated option 1 twice: RB BA

Coco Pinchard, The Consequences Of Love And Sex
Robert Bryndza
6/24 Paperback, 350 pages

Bloom and Doom
Beverly Allen
6/24 Paperback, 304 pages

Points this post: 25
Total points: 550
Books posted: 46
Tasks complete: 42
Pages this post: 654
Total pages as of this post: 12465


message 881: by SandyL (new)

SandyL | 967 comments SandyD

25.3 Andy P's Task - Straight Letter, Crooked Letter

Book 1 - title w/ straight letters - Forever Wicked by Shayla Black read 6/1/15 4*

Book 2 - author w/ crooked letters - Zack by Sawyer Bennett read 6/12/15 5*

Task points = 25
Total points = 55


message 882: by Donna (new)

Donna | 1271 comments SCHATZIE

25.10: SIRENA'S MY MOM IS THE BEST

opt. 1: Author's birthday is Aug. 4th

Shutter Island
by Dennis Lehane

opt. 5: gray haired person on cover

Pray for Me: The Life and Spiritual Vision of Pope Francis, First Pope from the Americas
Pray for Me The Life and Spiritual Vision of Pope Francis, First Pope from the Americas by Robert Moynihan

I did the audio. Here is the link to the pb (no mmpb): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

Points this post: 25
Total Challenge Points: 855
BB(500) - 3
BB(750) - 0
BB(1000) - 0


message 883: by Jasmiina (new)

Jasmiina F (slipperbunny) | 529 comments Jasmiina F


20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer Celebrations:
Option 1: Read a book with the main page genre "Science Fiction" or "Young Adult":

The Falconer's Knot: A Story of Friars, Flirtation and Foul Play by Mary Hoffman.


Points this post: 20
Total Points: 185
GR Authors this post: 0
Total GR Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 1
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:


message 884: by Jenn (new)

Jenn Cavanaugh (jenncavanaugh) | 27 comments Jenn Cavanaugh

10.3 – Ghost Stories around the Campfire – I read The Laughing Monsters, which has a main page genre of Thriller

10.7 – Think About It – I read Waiting for God, which is nonfiction and has main page genres of Religion, Spirituality AND Philosophy (just to be safe!:)

30.6 – Dancing in the Streets –
Book 1: I read The Man In The High Castle, HIGH matching a word in “Ain’t No Mountain HIGH Enough”
Book 2: I read Home by Marilynne Robinson, whose initials match those of Martha Reeves
The combined total page count is 547.

This Post
Points This Post: 50
Tasks Completed: 3
GRA Tickets: 0

Totals for Summer Challenge
Points: 90
Tasks Completed: 6
GRA Tickets: 2


message 885: by BellaGBear (new)

BellaGBear | 261 comments BellaGBear.

repost from post 831

>Task 25.5 Summers fun

book 1, option A free book: Dämon wieder Willen
I found this book somewhere. It is part of the bookcrossing system.

Book 2, option C FAMILY GATHERING
A book by Mariann Engell Bear

points: 25

total points challenge: 110


message 886: by Trish (last edited Jun 25, 2015 08:26AM) (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 3680 comments trishhartuk

20.7 Shorter is Sweeter: Ana's task: Summer Celebrations

Read ONE book from the following options. Books with genre options may be stand alone or embedded. Required: State which option you chose when you post.

Option 1 - My daughter is a young woman whose favourite book is The Maze Runner. Read a book with the main page genre "Science Fiction" or "Young Adult". The genre may be stand alone or embedded.


The Stars Came Back, Rolf Nelson
Approved by DLMRose in Ebook Verification message #4680
Verified for Science Fiction by Sandy in Genre verification thread message #57

Goodreads Author: No
Points this Task: 20
Books Read: 1

Tasks Completed: 11
Points So Far: 210
Total GRAs: 7
Total Big Books: (500+) 1


Angel **Book Junkie** 25.7 - Nikki's Task: Drug of Choice

Book 1:
Re-Read a Book Special to Me:
AR Book Finder IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 5.0; AR Quiz Types: RP, LS, VP
It is special because it is the first book that I read to a kid that I babysat with Autism and she fell in Love with Dave

A Child Called "It" | Dave Pelzer | ♥♥♥♥♥ | 184 Pages | GR Author

Book 2:
My Third Grade Teacher was My Dealer.
This book involves student/teacher relationship.

Unteachable | Leah Raeder | ♥♥♥ | 320 Pages | GR Author


♥♥♥ 
This Task : 
Points: 25
GR Authors: 2
Big Books: (500+): 0 (750+): 0 (1000+): 0
♥ ♥ ♥
Totals:
Total: 275/1085
GR Authors: 16
Big Books: (500+): 3 (750+): 0 (1000+): 0
Total Tasks Completed: 20/61


message 888: by Trish (last edited Jun 25, 2015 09:51AM) (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 3680 comments trishhartuk

5.5: Fukurokuju

Read a book with the genre "Books About Books" listed as a main page genre.

The Paper House, Carlos María Domínguez
43 people have shelved it as Writing > Books About Books

Points this Task: 5
Books Read: 1

Tasks Completed: 12
Points So Far: 215
Total GRAs: 7
Total Big Books: (500+) 1


message 889: by Mhairi (new)

Mhairi | 348 comments 20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Lauren Jodi's task: The X-Philes

Option 3: Read a book where the main character is a spy.
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré

The main character, Alec Leamas, is a spy.

Total points: 175
Tasks completed: 9
GR authors: 2
Big book tickets: 1


message 890: by Meghan (new)

Meghan (meghanly) | 336 comments 15.8 Dearly Departed

Read a book with Science Fiction, Fantasy, or any combination of those genres (Science Fiction Fantasy, Science Fantasy, etc.) on its main book page.

Fairest by Marissa Meyer *Claiming GRA*

This Post: 15
Total: 60
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 6
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Total Pages Read: 1978


message 891: by Jen (new)

Jen Scott | 420 comments Jen UT

5.8 - Kudokuten

The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa

Points this Post: 5

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Total Points: 15


message 892: by Susan (new)

Susan | 217 comments Susan W.

10.4 We Miss You Jane.

Read a book whose author's initials can be found in JANE AUSTEN.

I read Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik

There are two N's in Jane Austen and two in Naomi Novik

** Naomi Novik is a GRA **

15.1 Yin and Yang

Book 1: Read a book with a predominately (at least 50%) white cover. There must be a solid field of white somewhere on the cover.

I read Sabriel (Abhorsen, #1) by Garth Nix by Garth Nix

Book 2. Read a book with a predominately (at least 50%) black cover. There must be a solid field of black somewhere on the cover

I read Gathering Blue (The Giver, #2) by Lois Lowry by Lois Lowry

AR Info: MG+ BL 5.0 AR 7.0

** Garth Nix is a GRA **

** Lois Lowry is a GRA **

Points this post: 25
Total Points: 35


message 893: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8954 comments Delicious Dee

5.5 - Fukurokuju
The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy: Hogwarts for Muggles - approved in the genre thread as books about books on Jun 9th with 3ppl

Points This Post: 5
Points Total: 180
Goodreads Authors: 13


message 894: by Amy (new)

Amy | 33 comments Amy N.
20.10 - Group Reads: Read ONE of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season:
The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo Yangsze Choo 6/23/15 Claiming Goodreads Author

Commented on this post here Message 38 https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
This Post: 20
Total Points: 50
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 4
Goodreads Author: 4
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)


message 895: by Ana (last edited Jun 25, 2015 02:42PM) (new)

Ana | 410 comments Ana
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Lauren Jodi's task: The X-Philes
Option 2
Obsidian (Lux, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout by Jennifer L. Armentrout.
***GoodReads Author***

Points this Post 20
Total Points 40

Tasks Completed 2
Books Read 2
Total Pages 515
GoodReads Authors 2

Big Book Tickets
Big Books-500+:0


message 896: by [deleted user] (new)

Hana C.

10.3- Ghost stories around the campfire.
Read a book with the main page genre thriller.

The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer Celebrations

Option 1: Read a book with the main page genre "Young Adult".

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

**Rainbow Rowell is a GRA

Points this Post: 30
GRA this Post: 1

**************

Total Points: 195
Total GRA: 9
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Tasks Completed: 11/61


message 897: by Shauna (new)

Shauna | 160 comments 5.4 - Ebisu

Read a book that has all of the letters in FISH or all of the letters in LUCK in its title/subtitle.

His Final Seduction by Lori Wilde *Goodreads Author*
*FISH

TASK TOTALS
Points: 5
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets:

CHALLENGE TOTALS
Points: 165
Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:


message 898: by Narumon (new)

Narumon NARUMON
20.2 The X-Philes
Option 1: Book from Quests Listopia
The Neverending Story by Michael Ende (book 7 on page 1 as of 6/25/2015)
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 18.0
20.4 Happy Birthday
Option 2: Read a book with American, Fantasy, Wester, Adventure, or Science Fiction as main page genre
The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson (p. 647)
**** Brandon Sanderson is a Goodreads Author****
#### Big Book Ticket ####
25.6 Internship or School
Option 1: Book with a character learning to do a new job
Tracked by Jenny Martin
This book is approved by the task creator. Approval found here (post 51) . The main character learns to become a professional racer in a dystopian society.
**** Jenny Martin is a Goodreads Author ****
Option 4: Instrument on Cover
Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia by Kate Racculia. Piano is on the cover.
**** Kate Racculia is a Goodreads Author ****

TOTAL IN POST:
Points: 20 + 20 + 25 = 65
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 1

TOTAL SO FAR:
Points: 85 + 65 = 150
Goodreads Author: 4 + 3 = 7
Big Book Tickets: 0 + 1 = 1


message 899: by SandyL (last edited Jun 25, 2015 05:11PM) (new)

SandyL | 967 comments SandyD

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25.3 Andy P's Task - Straight Letter, Crooked Letter

Book 1 - title w/ straight letters - Forever Wicked by Shayla Black read 6/1/15 4*

Book 2 - author w/ crooked letters - Zack by Sawyer Bennett read 6/12/15 5* (ebook approved for length msg 4777, line 2434)

Task points = 25
Total points = 55


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Morgan (faeriesfolly) | 923 comments Morgan Faeriesfolly

10.2 It's hurricane season again!

REQUIRED: Read a book whose author's first name matches the name of one of the 2015 Atlantic or Pacific hurricane names. Names must match exactly - no variations.

Name: Terry

Selection: The Color of Magic (Discworld #1; Rincewind #1) -- Terry Pratchett

Page #: MMPB 285 pages

15.9 Take a Ride

REQUIRED: Read a book with a name in the title or subtitle. At least the first AND last name appearing together (Mark Twain) or title/honorific and name (King Arthur, Mr. Toad) must be present.

Selection: The Evolution of Mara Dyer
The Evolution of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer #2) -- Michelle Hodkin

Page #: PB 544 pages.

At 544 pages, this is good for **One Big Book Ticket**

Michelle Hodkin is a **GRA**

[POINTS]
This Post: 10 + 15 = 25
Total Points: 345/1085
Books Read: 31
Completed Tasks: 25/61
Pages Read: 8133
Goodreads Authors: 16
Big Books: [500+: 2] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]


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