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Summer Challenge 2015: Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE POSTS)
Task # 30.7 – Pamela3265 – Celebrating SummerOption 1 – June Wedding – wedding dress on cover
Option 3 – Vacation – set in a location you’d like to go
Sullivan's Island – set on Sullivan’s Island, off the coast of South Carolina
*** Dorothea Benton Frank is a Goodreads author ***
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This Post: 30 points
Total points to date: 120 points
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books Read: (0) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 0
TASK NUMBER :25.1 - In a SeriesTASK DESCRIPTION: Read 2 book from Same Series (Pretty Little Liars #6 & #7)
BOOK #1 READ:
AUTHOR:Sara Shepard
DATE READ: 6/8/2015
GR Author: Sara Shepard is a GR Author
BOOK #2 READ:
AUTHOR:Sara Shepard
DATE READ: 6/25/2015
REQUIRED INFO:
GR Author: Sara Shepard is a GR Author
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TASK NUMBER :25.5 - Summer Fun
TASK DESCRIPTION: Free Book & FAMILY GATHERINGS
BOOK #1 READ:
AUTHOR:Gary Paulsen
DATE READ: 7/2/2015
REQUIRED INFO: Option A - free book from library
AR Book Find IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 7.0
TASK DESCRIPTION: Free Book & FAMILY GATHERINGS
BOOK #2 READ:
AUTHOR:Robert Galbraith
DATE READ: 6/16/2015
REQUIRED INFO: Option C - FAMILY GATHERINGS
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TOTALS
Points This Post: 50
GR Author: 2
Big Book: 0
Total Points: 120
Total GR Author : 8
Total Big Book: 0
TASK NUMBER :15.5 - Witch HuntTASK DESCRIPTION: Book with MP Genre Paranormal
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:Neil Gaiman
DATE READ: 6/20/2015
REQUIRED INFO:
GR Author: Neil Gaiman is a GR Author
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TASK NUMBER :15.8 - Dearly Departed
TASK DESCRIPTION: Book w/ Fantasy/Sci Fi MP
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:Tamora Pierce
DATE READ: 6/10/2015
REQUIRED INFO:
AR Book Info: IL: UG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 8.0
GR Author: Tamora Pierce is a GR Author
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TOTALS
Points This Post: 30
GR Author: 2
Big Book: 0
Total Points: 150
Total GR Author : 10
Total Big Book: 0
15.5 - Witch HuntShifting Shadows: Stories from the World of Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Mary P's task: Summer is for Relaxing
Option1: #1 oldest book in my TBR
Bloomability by Sharon Creech
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 7.0
25.13 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: It's not Usagi
Option 2: moon on cover
The Best of H.P. Lovecraft: Bloodcurdling Tales of Horror and the Macabre by H.P. Lovecraft
- this is a weird dreamscape, but there’s a moon to the right of the brick wall.Option 3:single girl/woman on the cover
Saga, Volume 4 by Brian K. Vaughan
30.2 - Jonquil’s task: Takin’ It to the Streets
1) Magical Places
Night Shift by Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, Lisa Shearin & Milla Vane - this collection includes novellas from two of my favorite authors whose worlds I LOVE - Nalini Singh's Psy-Changling world and Ilona Andrews' Kate Daniels' world. They’re both set is sci-fi alternate realities.
Approved by task moderator, msg 80:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Nalini Singh is a Goodreads author.
2)Take to the Streets
The Fifth Elephant by Terry Pratchett - coronation ceremony at end of book involves the entire dwarve population out on their streets to view it
Points This Post: 90
Total Points: 125
Goodreads Authors: 4
Jonquil25.8 - Catherine T's task: Diverse Reading
Both books and both authors are new to me.
1) Singapore-born author writes about Singapore jet setters.
Crazy Rich Asians
Kevin Kwan
7/6 Paperback, 544 pages
2) Zimbabwe-born Elizabeth Tshele, pen name NoViolet Bulawayo, writes fiction about Zimbabwe girl's move to USA.
We Need New Names
NoViolet Bulawayo
6/14 Paperback, 320 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 700
Books posted: 58
Tasks complete: 48
Pages this post: 864
Total pages as of this post: 16421
Carla10.3 Around the campfire - thriller
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
*Paula Hawkins is a Goodreads author
Points this Post: 10
Pages this Post: 325
Total Points: 10
Total Tasks: 1
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 0
Total Books: 1
Becky P 20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer Celebrations
Option 1- Dying To Forget by Trish Marie Dawson
***Trish Marie Dawson is a GRA***
Points this post-20
Total Points-235
Total GRA-12
Total BB-
Becky P Repost for 1336I have already done 20.7 so would like to move the book in post 1336 to task 20.4
Option 2-Dying To Forget by Trish Marie Dawson
***Trish Marie Dawson is a GRA***
Points this post-20
Total Points-235
Total GRA-12
Total BB-
Hana C.
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Wayne's task: It's Stampede Time!
Option 2: Read a book whose author's initial can be found in the phrase STAMPEDE PARADE. Middle names or initials may be ignored.
I'm ignoring the middle initial of the author's name.
staMpede paRade
Valhalla by Robert J. Mrazek
Points this Post: 20
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Total Points: 255
Total GRA: 11
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Tasks Completed: 16/61
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Wayne's task: It's Stampede Time!
Option 2: Read a book whose author's initial can be found in the phrase STAMPEDE PARADE. Middle names or initials may be ignored.
I'm ignoring the middle initial of the author's name.
staMpede paRade
Valhalla by Robert J. Mrazek
Points this Post: 20
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Total Points: 255
Total GRA: 11
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Tasks Completed: 16/61
Jonquil25.9 - Elizabeth B's task: Roll of the Dice
rolled 3 and 6
Book 1 3 Ns eNchaNtmeNt
Enchantment
Charlotte Abel
7/1 Paperback, 364 pages
Book 2 6 As hAunted honeymoon At cAsA drAculA
Haunted Honeymoon at Casa Dracula: Casa Dracula Book 4
Marta Acosta
7/6 Paperback, 308 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 725
Books posted: 60
Tasks complete: 49
Pages this post: 672
Total pages as of this post: 17093
Jonquil25.10 - Sirena's task: My Mom Is the Best
Option 2 set at least 50% in California
California Schemin'
Kate George
7/2 Paperback, 252 pages
Option 4 Best Crime & Mystery Books 1752nd out of 4,944 books page 18
Whiskey Sour
J.A. Konrath
6/27 Mass Market Paperback, 292 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 750
Books posted: 62
Tasks complete: 50
Pages this post: 544
Total pages as of this post: 17637
Jonquil25.11 - Jamie NYC's task: Summer In The City
1. New York City! set in NYC
"Manhattan millionaire turns Gumshoe searching for his nieces killer."
A Fashion to Kill
Mickey Wyte
7/4 Paperback, 208 pages
4. Restaurants: set in Greece
"When Eglantine "Harry" Knight sets off for Greece at the last minute to step in as manager"
It's All Greek to Me
Katie MacAlister
7/5 Paperback, 326 pages
Points this post: 25
Total points: 775
Books posted: 64
Tasks complete: 51
Pages this post: 534
Total pages as of this post: 18171
20.3 ACRONYMS1 book challenge
Read a book with a title that consists of two or more words where the first letters of each word in the title spell an English word.
The Outsider by Penelope Williamson
(The first letters spell the "to")
Goodreads Author? No
Big Book? Yes, 560 pages
20.7 Summer Celebration
1 book challenge
Option 1 Read a book with the main page genre "Science Fiction" or "Young Adult."
Across the Universe by Beth Revis
(This book's main genre is YA, next is Sci-Fi)
Goodreads Author? Yes
Big Book? No
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Points this post: 40
Cumulative points: 220
GR Authors this post: 1
GR Authors thus far: 9
Big Books this post: 1
Big Books thus far: 1
Morgan FaeriesfollyI want to remove The Nightmare Dilemma from task 20.7...
And move this book to:
20.4 Author! Author! - Julie De's task: Happy Birthday!
REQUIRED: Option 1: As the youngest of my siblings, my brother was born on 6/20 and will be turning 26 this year. Read a book that is identified as book #2 or #6 in a series on Goodreads (series title, #).
Selection: The Nightmare Dilemma (The Arkwell Academy #2) -- Mindee Arnett
There's no change in points as both are 20 pt tasks.
I'll repost 20.7 once I read the book. (Love and hate when you get a surprise book in from the library, but glad I finally found somewhere it could fit. lol.)
My first time swapping so hopefully I covered the bases. Thanks!
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This Post: --no change--
Total Points: 485/1085
Books Read: 41
Completed Tasks: 34/61
Pages Read: 11420
Goodreads Authors: 24
Big Books: [500+: 2] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Morgan Faeriesfolly10.7 Think about it......
REQUIRED: Read a nonfiction book with religion, spirituality, or philosophy listed as a main page genre.
Selection: Mere Christianity -- C.S. Lewis
Page #: MMPB 190 pages
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This Post: 10
Total Points: 495/1085
Books Read: 42
Completed Tasks: 35/61
Pages Read: 11610
Goodreads Authors: 24
Big Books: [500+: 2] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Morgan Faeriesfolly25.10 Sirena's task: My Mom Is the Best
REQUIRED: 2. Read a book that is set at least 50% in Kentucky. (100% set in Kentucky)
Selection: The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire (Half-Moon Hollow #3) -- Molly Harper
Page: MMPB 339 pages
Molly Harper is a **GRA**
REQUIRED: opt 4. Read a book from the Best Crime & Mystery Books List.
REQUIRED: If using the list, identify the page on which the book can be found when you post. (found p12 #1181)
Selection: The Notebook (The Notebook #1) -- Nicholas Sparks **GRA**
Page: MMPB 213 pages
Nicholas Sparks is a **GRA**
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This Post: 25
Total Points: 520/1085
Books Read: 44
Completed Tasks: 36/61
Pages Read: 12162
Goodreads Authors: 26
Big Books: [500+: 2] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Reader name: Marie-AnneTask 15.9: Take a Ride: Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis. The title includes a royal title and a name.
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 7.0
Task 20.7: Summer Celebrations Option 1 : The Waterless Sea by Kate Constable. The genre Young Adult is on the main page.
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AT Pts: 13.0
Task 20.9: It's Stampede Time Option 2 : The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. The author's initials PR are in Stampede PaRade. Patrick Rothfuss is a GoodReads author. Also claim a Big Book ticket, the book has 722 pages.
Task 25.9: Roll of the dice:
Rolled a 1 and a 5.
Book 1: Exactly one I in the title: Desert Noir by Betty Webb. The title of the book has exactly one I: Desert NoIr.
Book 2: Exactly 5 E's in the title: The Stepsister Scheme by Jim C. Hines. The title of the book has exactly 5 Es: ThE stEpsistEr SchEmE. Jim C. Hines is a GoodReads author.
Totals this posting:
Total Points: 70
Books Read: 5
Tasks Completed: 4
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 1; 750+: 0;
Summary Totals:
Total Points: 70
Books Read: 5
Tasks Completed: 4
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 1; 750+: 0;
ANGIE CA10.4. We miss you, Jane.
Book: Cursed by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Notes: JAne austen. Ignoring middle initial.
15.5 - Witch Hunt
Book: Vamp Camp by Wynn Wagner
Notes: Paranormal genre.
25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer Fun
Book 1: Caught Up in Us by Lauren Blakely
Notes: A) I got this free from Amazon.
Book 2: The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox
Notes: C) FAmily gathering.
This Post: 50
Points to Date: 510
Ava Catherine5.8 Kudokuten
Read a book written by a female author who has a first, middle or last name starting with the letter K.
Euphoria by Lily King
10.2 It's Hurricane Season Again!
Atlantic Hurricane Names: Kate
The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
20. 6. Seasoned Reader: Brikie's task: It Was Ability that Mattered, Not Disability
Option 1: read a book that has a deaf character, is written by a deaf author, or is about deaf experience.
The Story of My Life: The Restored Edition by Helen Keller
25.3: Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
Book 1: Read a book written by an author whose initials are all straight letters.
A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler
Book 2: Read a book with a title in which the beginning letter of every word in the title begins with crooked letters.
Bullet Park by John Cheever
25.7: Nikki's Task:Drug of Choice
Book 1: The Dragon
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett IL:MG - BL6.3 AR pts.13.0
This is a book I loved as a child, and one I enjoyed sharing with my son.
Book 2: Honouring your dealer:
I always loved sitting in my great aunt's lap listening to her read stories to me, and she taught me to read by the time I was three years old. She shared her love of books with me, and we traveled to so many fantastic worlds through books. My best memories are those spent with her in her library. I have selected a nonfiction book about a young Chinese girl who is "saved" by her relationship with her aunt. When I read the book, it struck a very deep chord within me, reminding me of my relationship with my dear Aunt Lou.
Falling Leaves: The True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter by Adeline Yen Mah
25.9 Elizabeth B's task: Roll of the Dice
I rolled 3,5.
3(i):
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
5(a):
Blind Man's Bluff: The Untold Story Of American Submarine Espionage
Sherry Sontag
Current post: 110
Cumulative points: 580
Readerboard name: Kelly B15.9 - Take a Ride
Read a book with a name in the title or subtitle.
My Name is Mary Sutter
Points this post:15
Total points:155
Ava Catherine20.8 Nickels & Dimes: Mhairi's Task: UNESCO Cities
Option 1: Read a book by an author born in Dublin, Ireland.
The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry
Current post: 20
Cumulative points: 600
Mary P5.5 - Fukurokuju
Village Books by Craig McLay
Points this task: 5
Total points: 275
Goodreads Authors: 14
BB Tickets: 7
Kathy G.20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Wayne's task: It's Stampede Time!
Option 2- D and M in the words Stampede Parade
74 Seaside Avenue by Debbie Macomber
***Claiming Goodreads Author***
Total Points- 100
Total Tasks- 5
Goodreads Authors- 4
Big Books- 0
Cait S15.5- Witch Hunt
Read a book with the genre paranormal on its main page.
Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor **Laini Taylor is a Goodreads Author**
Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 120
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Tasks Completed: 7
perletwo25.10 - Sirena's task: My Mom Is the Best - Read a book that is set at least 50% in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Hawaii, Wyoming, New Mexico, California, OR Guam.
REQUIRED: If the setting is not stated on the book's main page, explain how the book fits the task.
Once Bitten is set in Los Angeles CA.
My mom loves a good mystery! Read a book from the Best Crime & Mystery Books List or read a book written by her favorite author, Mary Higgins Clark.
REQUIRED: If using the list, identify the page on which the book can be found when you post.
The Ritual Bath is #83, on page 1 of the above list.
Points this task: 25
Total points: 555
Books read: 39
Tasks completed: 26
10.5 Author in Caribbean countryI read Undercover Warrior
There is no mmp, the pb is here: Undercover Warrior
Aimée Thurlo was born in Havana, Cuba.
New points this post: 10
Total w/this post: 425
GRA tickets this post: 0
Total w/this post: 19
Big Books this post: 0
Total w/this post: 4
Post: 1357
Pamela326520.9 - Moderator's Pet - Wayne's task: It's Stampede Time!
by Danica Favorite (Goodreads Author)Points this post: 20
Total Points: 105
Goodreads Authors this post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 2
Big Books - 500+: 2
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Task 25.13 - It's not UsagiOption 3: Read a book with a single girl/woman on the cover.
And the Good News Is...: Lessons and Advice from the Bright Side (2015) by Dana Perino (Hardcover, 243 pages)
Option 4: Read a NON-FICTION book with the main page genre of 'History'.
The Trigger: Hunting the Assassin Who Brought the World to War (2014) by Tim Butcher (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 336 pages)
**Tim Butcher is a Goodreads Author.**
90 + 25 = 115
Tasks Completed: 08
Points for this post: 25
Points thus far: 90 + 25 = 115
Books read: 10
Pages read: 3,495
Read but not claimed: 05
Goodreads Authors: 03
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Dakimel5.1 - Benzaiten
I read What the Librarian Did
25.3 - Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
both picks are author-name options
For 1 I read Magic for Beginners - KL
For 2 I read Aftershock - JS
30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?
For option 3 (white) I read
For option 5 I read Vivid Faces: The Revolutionary Generation in Ireland, 1890-1923
(I live in the USA & want to visit Ireland)
TALLY:
This post - 60 points
Total - 525
FANDURY5.7 - Jurōjin
Read a book that has the word OLD found intact in the title/subtitle or in the author's name.
Tell My Sorrows To The Stones by Christopher Golden
The word OLD is found in the author's name: christopher gOLDen
Christopher Golden is a Goodreads Author!
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 145
Books Read: 17
Goodreads Authors: 11
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(0)
ASHLEY OZ5.9 - Takarabune
Read a book with something that can be eaten (by humans) on the cover.
That Sugar Book by Damon Gameau
10.6. What is GR up to?
Read a book from the March 2015 list or the May 2015 list
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
#9 on May 2015 list
25.4 - Beth Robinson's task: Science & Writing
Option 1: Read a non-fiction book with the genre or sub-genre "engineering" or "science"
The Invisible History of the Human Race: How DNA and History Shape Our Identities and Our Futures by Christine Kenneally
Option 2: Read a book in which the main protagonist is an author or journalist as a career
Die for You by Lisa Unger
POINTS
This Post: 40
Total Points: 105
Books Read: 8
Completed Tasks: 8
30.7 - Pamela3265's task: Celebrating SummerOption 1 - read a book with a wedding dress/veil, wedding cake, church (or other religious building such as a mosque or synagogue), or a floral bouquet on the cover.
by Ted Dekker - approved in help thread #26Ted Tekker is a Goodreads Author
Option 3 - read a book set in a place you would like to go on vacation
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See - the book is set in China, in Hunan province, where I would like to go because the mountains create spectacular landscapes.
Lisa See is a Goodreads Author.
THIS POST
Points: 30
Goodreads Author: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0
TOTAL
Points: 115
Goodreads Author: 4
Big Book Tickets: 7
25.9 Roll the dice Rolled 6 and 1
Things I've Been Silent About: Memories Azar Nafisi, 6 E in title
That Girl From Nowhere Dorothy Koomson, 1 N in title
Task points 25
Total points 130
Coralie15.1Yin and Yang
Book with predominantly white cover
Book with predominantly black cover (approved task help 152)
20.7 Summer Celebrations
Option 1 – book with genre 'Science Fiction'
The Difference Engine
This post 35 points
Total to date 240 points
Lindy-Lanetask 25.1: book junkie:
*read 2 books in the same series:
bk #1:
Hundred-Dollar Baby by Robert B. Parker [spenser #34]
bk #2:
Painted Ladies by Robert B. Parker [spenser #38]
Points this post: 25
Total points: 120
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books: 500+(0) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 8
Nick KYCorrecting my last post which put me on the Wall of Shame. Sigh.
10.6 What is GR Up To? I read Solaris by Stanisław Lem, #19 on the March 2015 list.
Points This Post: 10
Total Points So Far: 420
Delicious Dee5.2 - Bishamonten
Remember When - mystery>crime - 76ppl
25.8 - Catherine T's task: Diverse Reading
Book A - A Bollywood Affair - Sonali Dev (GR Author) - from the author's GR profile, she was born in India; new to me author
Book B - Who Fears Death - Nnedi Okorafor (GR Author) - from her profile (http://www.nnedi.com/about) - born to Nigerian parents; new to me author
Points This Post: 30
Points Total: 380
Goodreads Authors: 22
30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?Option 2 - A Christmas Promise by Mary Balogh June 30
AND
Option 3 -
Aimless Love: New and Selected Poems by Billy Collins June 19Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 55
Total Tasks Completed: 2
Total Books Read: 4
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
5.4 - EbisuGlory O'Brien's History of the Future by A.S. King June 28 (FISH)
A.S. King is a Goodreads Author
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 60
Total Tasks Completed: 3
Total Books Read: 5
Total Goodreads Authors: 3
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
TASK NUMBER :20.4 - Happy Birthday!TASK DESCRIPTION: Read book #6 in Series (Alluring Indulgence Series)
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:Nicole Edwards
DATE READ: 6/11/2015
REQUIRED INFO: Option 1 (Book #2 or 6 in Series)
GR Author: Nicole Edwards is a GR Author
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TASK NUMBER :30.3 - Going My Way?
TASK DESCRIPTION: Read Book w/ Author Last Name A/L/O
BOOK #1 READ:
AUTHOR:Laurie Halse Anderson
DATE READ: 6/2/2015
REQUIRED INFO: Option 2 - Anderson
GR Author: Laurie Halse Anderson is a GR Author
TASK DESCRIPTION: Read Book Title in Red/White/Blue
BOOK #2 READ:
AUTHOR:Sarah Dessen
DATE READ: 6/25/2015
REQUIRED INFO: Option 3 - Blue Title Approval for Cover
GR Author: Sarah Dessen is a GR Author
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TOTALS
Points This Post: 50
GR Author: 3
Big Book: 0
Total Points: 200
Total GR Author : 13
Total Big Book: 0
Jasmiina F15.5 - Witch Hunt:
Read a book with the genre paranormal on its main page:
Daughter of Darkness by V.C. Andrews.
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 290
GR Authors this post: 0
Total GR Authors: 6
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 2
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer CelebrationsOption 1 - Read a book with the main page genre "Science Fiction" or "Young Adult". The genre may be stand alone or embedded.
The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 65
Total Tasks: 3
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 0
Total Books: 4
5.8 KudokutenI Take You by Eliza Kennedy
10.6 What is GR Up To
The Mechanical by Ian Tregillis
This was #44 on the May list.
***Ian Tregillis is a Goodreads Author
10.9 Three of a Kind
by Alexis LandauTwo people walking on the beach plus the person's face.
20.5 Dragon Kings
Option 1 - Bodies of Water
by Ausma Zehanat Khan***Ausma Zehanat Khan is a GR author
20.9 It's Stampede Time
Option 1 - Cowboy Hat on Cover
by Jo GoodmanPost Total: 65
Grand Total: 100
ColetteGTask 15.4 The big O
Option #1 Read a book with Romance at genre
The Mermaid's Sister
Carrie Ann Noble
Option #2Read a book with a word beginning with the letter O in the title
In Our Time (Our-O)
Ernest Hemingway
points for task 15
ColetteG20.1 Summer is for relaxing
Option 1: Read a nonfiction book with science as genre
Johnstown Flood
David McCullough
This book is a reread for me, I read it every few years as it is a favorite from childhood and love David McCullough.
Option #2 Read a nonfiction book with the main protagonist is a writer
Running in the Family
by Michael Ondaatje
A autobiography/memoir nonfiction
Michael Ondaatje is the author of the English Patient
Points for task 20
**Repost to claim big book ticket** from post #126030.3. Going My Way?
Option 2
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison
The author’s last name begins with an A.
**Katherine Addison is a Goodreads Author**
Option 3
by Connie Willis by Connie WillisThis book’s cover has the title written in solid red.
**Claiming one 500+ Big Book Ticket**: This book has 578 pages.
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ColetteGTask 25.13 It's not Usagi
Option #1 Red a book with the main page genre Retellings
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister
Gregory Maguire
Reread for me as GM is the only author I had on my shelves that did retellings, this of Cinderella.
Option #3 Silhouette of a woman on cover
Wreckage
Emily Bleeker
25 points for task
Emily Bleeker GRA
Task 30.1 American Independence DayBook 1: #36 on Best American History Books
American Sphinx
by Joseph Ellis
440pages
Reread for me as it was on my shelves at home and I enjoy Revolutionary/Founding Fathers History
Book 2: Read a book with a title consisting of one 4 letter word
Hyde
David Levine
416pages
Both books added together total to 856 pages which is more than the 704 pages required.
30 points for task
Daniel Levine GRA
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TASK DESCRIPTION: Book w/ Erotica & O Title
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:Pauline Réage
DATE READ: 6/29/2015
REQUIRED INFO: 1 book option (Erotica + O title word)
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TASK NUMBER :15.7 - Birth of a Nation
TASK DESCRIPTION: Book in location where National Day in June/July/August
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
DATE READ: 6/4/2015
REQUIRED INFO: Set in Afghanistan (August)
GR Author: Gayle Tzemach Lemmon is a GR Author
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TOTALS
Points This Post: 30
GR Author: 1
Big Book: 0
Total Points: 70
Total GR Author : 6
Total Big Book: 0