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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2015
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Summer Challenge 2015: Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE POSTS)
Repost to fix mistakes25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer Fun
Must be 2 books Approval post for both books
Option A:read a book that you got for free
Gas or Ass by Eden Connor GR's Author
Received book from amazon.com as a freebie
Option C:a book where the authors initials can be found in FAMILY GATHERING
Angelina's Prince by Alora Flynn GR's Author
2 GRA tickets claimed
Current Points:25
Total Points:130
Tasks Completed:6
GR's Author:8
Big Book Tickets:1
Task # 10.4 – We Miss You, JaneAuthor initials in J A N E A U S T E N
Norton Juster / The Phantom Tollbooth
AR BOOKFINDER: IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 7.0
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Task # 10.5 – Caribbean American Heritage Month
Author was born in Dominica / book is set in Jamaica
RHYS, Jean / Wide Sargasso Sea
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This Post: 20 points
Total points to date: 235 points
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Books Read: (0) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 0
5.6 - HoteiHotei is almost always shown smiling or laughing, hence his nickname in Chinese, the Laughing Buddha. Reportedly, he is based on a real person. In honor of Hotei, read a nonfiction book with the genre "Humor," "Funny," or "Comedy" listed as a main page genre.
Such a Pretty Fat: One Narcissist's Quest to Discover if Her Life Makes Her Ass Look Big, or Why Pie is Not the Answer by Jen Lancaster
Points for this task: 5
GRA:0
BB:0
Points for Summer:
Points: 65
GRA: 4
BB:
Books Read:6
Tasks Completed:5
Kait15.4 - The Big O
Option 2 - A book with the genre sexuality, romance or erotica on its main book page AND with a word that begins with the letter O in the title or subtitle.
Getting Rid of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie -- Romance on main page with 504 users; Getting Rid of Bradley
Jennifer Crusie is a GR Author.
Points This Post: 15
GR Authors This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Points: 205
Total GR Authors: 13
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Didi302315.9 - Take a Ride
Read a book with a name in the title or subtitle.
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
Gabrielle Zevin is a Goodreads author
CURRENT POST
Points: 15
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets:
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 270
Total Goodreads Authors: 7
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+: 1
Didi302310.1 - Summer Reading
Read a book from summer reading lists:
San Francisco Public Library 2014 Adult Summer Reading List
Cheesemonger by Gordon Edgar
Gordon Edgar is a Goodreads author
CURRENT POST
Points: 10
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets:
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 280
Total Goodreads Authors: 8
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+: 1
Post #135.10 - May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor
Revival, Vol. 1: You're Among Friends
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25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer Fun
A. IN THE GARDEN: read a book that you got for free
From the library: Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend
C. WITH THE FAMILY: authors initials can be found in FAMILY GATHERING
The Girl in 6E by A.R. Torre
ART in: fAmily gaTheRing
Points this post:30
Total: 280
Books read: 22
Tasks Done:16
M1NKS15.6 - Rock Around the Clock
POINTS
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 540
GR Author: 3
Big Books: [500+: 3] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 33
Mod
DEANA10.1 - Summer Reading
The Girl on the Train
by Paula Hawkins (Goodreads Author)
This book is on the third list: http://gearpatrol.com/2015/04/08/2015...
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THIS POST:
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Points: 10
TOTALS:
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 6
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0
Points: 65
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Wayne's task: It's Stampede Time!I chose Option 2: Read a book whose author's initial can be found in the phrase STAMPEDE PARADE
Bodily Harm by Margaret Atwood STAMPEDE PARADE
Task total=20
Grand total=300
LAUREN JODI20.5 - Bigger is Better - Camilla’s task: Dragon Kings
Option 3: Cardinal Directions (North - TH)
Midnight's Kiss by Thea Harrison*
*Goodreads Author
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 250/1085
Total Books Read: 18
Tasks Completed: 14/61
Goodreads Authors: 14
Big Books: 0
Marina H 15.6 - Rock Around the Clock
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Mary P's task: Summer is for Relaxing
Reading Lolita in Tehran
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - BriKie's task: It Was Ability that Mattered, Not Disability
Option 3: The Rosie Project
Found on page 1
Points this post: 55
Total points: 255
Jenn Cavanaugh15.5 – Witch Hunt – I read The Shining which has a main page genre of [Fantasy >] Paranormal
*** Stephen King = GRA ***
15.10 – BBQ Time – I read A Quiet Life which has two B’s in the author’s name and a Q in the title.
25.11 – Jamie NYC's task: Summer In The City
Option 2: I read Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall, which has a main page genre of Music
Option 4: I read After Dark, which is set in Japan
This Post
Points This Post: 55
Tasks Completed: 3
GRA Tickets: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Totals for Summer Challenge
Points: 215
Tasks Completed: 12
GRA Tickets: 4
Big Book Tickets: 1 (500+)
Ms Anderson~~~~~
50.1 Three Cheers for Equality
Book 1: (GLBT genre) = Citrus, Vol. 1
GLBT is the second-to-last genre as of 7.19.15
Book 2, option C: (same author as book 1) = Citrus, Vol. 2 (Sabura Uta wrote both)
Book 3, option B: (memoir by LGBT person) = Freak of Nurture by Kelli Dunham
http://www.kellidunham.com/ (which shows she's LGBT, since her author profile does not)
Total: 50 + 1035 (from earlier) = 1085 pts
Delicious Dee10.9 - Three of a Kind?
- Sophie Oak (GR Author) - 3 ppl on the cover15.7 - Birth of a Nation
Hot Nights with the Fireman - Lynne Silver (GR Author) - from the description: Everyone in Washington, DC, knows that when the heat is on, you call Valerie Wainright
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 435
Goodreads Authors: 26
10.1 Summer ReadingI read The Girl on the Train which was on the Gear Patrol 2015 Summer Reading List. Paula Hawkins is a ******* GRA******
Points: 165
GR Authors: 8
Ava Catherine50.1 Ms.Anderson's task: Three Cheers for Equality!
Book 1: GLBT book: Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt
Book 2: option A: LGBT writer: Tennessee Williams
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Book 3: option C: same LGBT author: Suddenly Last Summer by Tennessee Williams
Points this post: 50
Margaret L25.5: Summer Fun
Option A: In The Garden: book for free
14th Deadly Sin by James Patterson
I got this book for free from the library
Option C: With the Family: Author initials in FAMILY GATHERING
The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman
(A and H)
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 70
Total Tasks Completed: 3
Reader name: Marie-AnneTask 15.7: Birth of a Nation: The Moche Warrior by Lyn Hamilton. About 50% of the book is Canada (celebrated on July 1st) and the rest of the book in Peru (celebrated on July 28th). Both Canada and Peru are mentioned in main page descriptive summary.
Task 20.10: Group Read: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach. My comment is posted in the discussion thread for the book, #31. Mary Roach is a GoodReads author.
Totals this posting:
Total Points: 35
Books Read: 2
Tasks Completed: 2
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 0; 750+: 0;
Summary Totals:
Total Points: 105
Books Read: 7
Tasks Completed: 6
GoodReads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 500+: 1; 750+: 0;
Andy P.Task # 10.5. June is Caribbean American Heritage Month!
Read a book by an author who was born in one of the Caribbean countries, in this case, Haiti
by Edwidge Danticat per book's main page, author was born in Haiti Points this post: 10
Total points: 470
Morgan Faeriesfolly25.3 Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
REQUIRED: Read a book written by an author whose initials are ALL "Straight" (including middle initials, if used). Repeated initials are NOT allowed. OR Read a book in which the beginning letter of every word in the title (AND subtitle, if applicable) begins with a "Straight" letter. TITLES MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST TWO WORDS. NO REPEATED LETTERS.
"Straight" letters: A, E, F, H, I, K, L, M, N, T, V, W, X, Y, Z
Option Chosen: Author: A T
Selection: Self-Inflicted Wounds: Heartwarming Tales of Epic Humiliation -- Aisha Tyler
Page #: PB 231 pages
REQUIRED: Read a book whose author's initials are all "Crooked". As above, no repeating letters can be used. OR Read a book in which the beginning letter of every word in the title (AND subtitle, if applicable) begins with "crooked" letters.
"Crooked" letters: B, C, D, G, J, O, P, Q, R, S, U
Option Chosen: Title: B G
Selection: Bone Gap -- Laura Ruby
Page #: HB 373 pages
[POINTS]
This Post: 25
Total Points: 655/1085
Books Read: 54
Completed Tasks: 43/61
Pages Read: 15261
Goodreads Authors: 34
Big Books: [500+: 2] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Catherine TTask 5.1 - Benzaiten
read a book with a librarian as a character
The Last Continent by Terry Pratchett
approved in task help thread
Task 20.3 ACRONYMS
read a book where the initials of the title form a word
Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett
spells TOT
Task 25.2 - Summer's Bounty
option 1 - June
read a book whose author initials are found in RHUBARB
The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury
option 3 - August
read a book with Food genre
In Defence Of Food: The Myth Of Nutrition And The Pleasures Of Eating by Michael Pollan
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points this post - 50
total points = 590
5.9-Post cover with food on it.
-Apple turnover pts-5 tasks-7 books-9 total pts 90
NARUMON10.8 Ulysses, Again
Set 50% in Ireland
Blood Magick by Nora Roberts. Set completely in County Mayo, Ireland.
15.6 Rock Around the Clock
by Jeffrey Deaver. 25.2 Summer's Bounty
Option 1: author initials in RHUBARB
Landline by Rainbow Rowell. Two R's found in RHUBARB.
***** Rainbow Rowell is a Goodreads Author ****
Option 3: Nutrition or Food as main page genre.
Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain. Food and Drink > Food (198 users).
25.12 500 Questions
Option 2 FORMAT: Read a book that is either #5, #10, or #50 in series
Murder on Bank Street by Victoria Thompson. #10 in Gaslight Mysteries. (336 pages)
**** Victoria Thompson is a Goodreads Author ****
Option 3 CONTESTANT: Name matches any of the following - Dan McCarthy, Steve Bahnaman, Adam Villani, Richard Mason (last or first).
The Oasis by Mary McCarthy. Last name matches Dan McCarthy. (136 pages)
Total Page Number: 336 + 136 = 472
IN POST:
Points: 10 + 15 + 25 + 25 = 75
Goodreads Author: 2
Big Book: 0
TOTAL SO FAR:
Points: 520 + 75 = 595
Goodreads Author: 17 + 2 = 19
Big Book: 3
ANGIE CA10.6. What is GR up to?
Book: Feed by Mira Grant
Notes: Page 2, #132.
10.9 - Three of a Kind?
Book:
by Kelly JamiesonNotes: Three people.
15.10 - BBQ Time
Book: The Queen Bee of Bridgeton by Leslie DuBois
Notes: BBQ found in title.
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - BriKie's task: It Was Ability that Mattered, Not Disability
Book: Broken by Megan Hart
Notes: 3) On page 2.
25.2 - Shiraloo's task: Summer’s Bounty
Book 1: Bite Me, Your Grace by Brooklyn Ann
Notes: 1) rhuBArb
Book 2: Into the Fire by Amanda Usen
Notes: 1) rhUbArb
25.9 - Elizabeth B's task: Roll of the Dice
Book 1: Treble Maker by Annabeth Albert
Notes: Rolled 3, then 1. Title contains 3 Es. I read an ARC.
Book 2: Quintessentially Q by Pepper Winters
Notes: Title contains. 1 A.
25.10 - Sirena's task: My Mom Is the Best
Book 1: Limits by Steph Campbell
Notes: 2) Set entirely in California.
Book 2:
by Mary WeberNotes: 5) Woman with white hair.
This Post: 130
Points to Date: 640
SClosson20.1 - Summer is for Relaxing
Option 1:
Little Earthquakes by Jennifer Weiner
#2 on my TBR list (since 2007!)
25.1 - In a Series
Twisted by Emma Chase (#2 in Tangled series)
Tamed by Emma Chase (#3 in Tangled series)
25.13 - It's not Usagi
Option 3:
by Caitlin MoranOption 4:
Wild Women: Crusaders, Curmudgeons, and Completely Corsetless Ladies in the Otherwise Virtuous Victorian Era by Autumn Stephens
Genre: History
Points this Post: 70
Total Points: 505
Coralie10.7 Think about it…
Nonfiction book with philosophy listed as a main page genre
Tuesdays with Morrie
30.7 Celebrating Summer
Option 2 Family Reunion
Author with initials in reuNioN
Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik
Option 3 Vacation
I would like to go on vacation to England (except for the long flight)
The Arrangement
This post 40 points
Total to date 350 points
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ANGIE CA10.6. What is GR up to?
Book: Feed by Mira Grant
Notes: March Page 2, #132.
20.5 - Bigger is Better – Camilla’s task: Dragon Kings
Book:
by Steph CampbellNotes: 1) Water in the background.
This Post: 30
Points to Date: 645
5.8 KudokutenPlease Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King - female author, K initial
Claiming a GRA Ticket for A.S. King
20.4 Author! Author! Happy Birthday
I chose option 3 and read The Second Deadly Sin by Åsa Larsson -- Larsson is female and born in June according to her GR profile.
New Total: 195
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM30.4 - Dlmrose’s Task: Title Time
Book 1: I read The Martian by Andy Weir.
**Andy Weir is a Goodreads Author, I'd like to claim a GRA ticket**
Book 2: I read The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury.
Previous point total: 355
New points this post: 30
Total points: 385
New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 26
GRA tickets this post: 1
Total GRA: 13
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 2
Post #1420.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer Celebrations
Option 1:Read a book with the main page genre "Science Fiction" or "Young Adult". The genre may be stand alone or embedded.
Moloka'i Young adult on main page
Points this post:20
Total: 300
Books read: 23
Tasks Done:17
Mimi Michele10.7 Think about it-nonfiction book on religion, spirituality
Jesus Lives: Seeing His Love in Your Life by Sarah Young
25.1 Book Junkie read 2 books in a series in consecutive order
Bread Alone byJudi Hendricks
The Baker's Apprentice by Judi Hendricks
These are books one and two in the series Bread Alone
Judi Hendricks is a GR Author
CURRENT POST
Points: 35
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 235
Total Goodreads Authors: 10
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - BriKie's task: It Was Ability that Mattered, Not DisabilityOption 3. Page 1, Position 60
I chose: The Rosie Project
Current post:
Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 80
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Mary P's task: Summer is for RelaxingOption 1: I chose: May We Be Forgiven: A Novel
Current post:
Points: 20
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 100
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
Lindy-Lanetask 25.5: summer fun:
2 book task:
bk #1; opt "a": free book from library:
Motive by Jonathan Kellerman
*bk #2; opt "c": author initials found in "family gathering":
Vegas Heat by Fern Michaels
* this is a GRA
Points this post: 25
Total points: 190
Goodreads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500+(0) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 11
Nick KY5.8 Kudokuten
I read The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, whose last name begins with a “K.”
CLAIM ONE BIG BOOK for The Poisonwood Bible at 546 pages
20.8 Mhairi’s UNESCO
Option 2: Nonfiction and “Music” as a GR genre – I read Music is My Mistress by Duke Ellington.
CLAIM ONE BIG BOOK for Music is My Mistress at 522 pages.
Points This Post: 25
Total Points So Far: 615
Big Books So Far: 500+ (4)
Cindy FTask 5.1 Benzaiten
I read Real Murders by Charlaine Harris
Points this post:5
Total points:100
Task completed:8
Books read:9
Goodreads Authors:1
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(0)
Adria20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Wayne's task: It's Stampede Time!
I chose Option 2: Read a book whose author's initial can be found in the phrase STAMPEDE PARADE
Clinton Cash: The Untold Story of How and Why Foreign Governments and Businesses Helped Make Bill and Hillary Rich by Peter Schweizer
Points this post: 20
Total points: 100
Jen UT5.6 - Hotei
Yes Please by Amy Poehler
Points this post: 5
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Total Points: 70
Readerboard Name: Elishia30.2 - Jonquil’s task: Takin’ It to the Streets
1)Read a book set in a place that you now consider, or once considered, magical.
ApprovedMy magical place is Cattle Valley (and now Lobster Cove). Although these are fictional I love the idea that there is a place where people can live and just be themselves without being scared of being attacked.
GRA Carol Lynne
2)Read a book in which a group of people takes to the streets to celebrate.
Double beach wedding.GRACherise Sinclair
Points Earned This Post:30
Points Achieved to Date: 315/1085
Goodreads Authors: 17
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
TASK NUMBER :20.9 Stampede TimeTASK DESCRIPTION: Read a #8 in Series
BOOK READ:
AUTHOR:Sara Shepard
DATE READ: 7/17/2015
REQUIRED INFO: Option #3 - #8 in Series
GR Author: Sara Shepard is a GR Author
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TOTALS
Points This Post: 20
GR Author: 1
Big Book: 0
Total Points: 285
Total GR Author : 15
Total Big Book: 0
20.4 Author Authoroption 1: identified as book #2 in series Little Men
IL: UG - BL: 8.1
20.6 Seasoned Reader
option 3: from page 2 All the Light We Cannot See
Big Book and GRA
20.7 Shorter is Sweeter
option 4: predominantly blue
Big Book
20.8 Nickels and dimes
option 1:
20.9Moderator's pet
option 2 author's initials: PS
20.10 group read
The Invention of Wings
GRA
25.13 Morgan
option 3
option 5 The Sign of Four
total: 145 points
BB: 2
GRA: 2
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Lauren Jodi's task: The X-PhilesOption 3, spy main character: The Cairo Affair by Olen Steinhauer
A more complete description of the characters: The Cairo Affair. Sophie Kohl, a diplomat's wife, has been passing information to a Serbian contact who works for the Egyptians...
Points this post: 20
Total points: 305
Hana C.
5.8 - Kudokuten
Read a book written by a female author who has a first, middle, or last name that starts with the letter K.
Book approved in post 10 of the Help Thread.
Branded by Abi Ketner & Missy Kalicicki
**Abi Ketner is a GRA
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Lauren Jodi's task: The X-Philes
Option 2: Read a book with “aliens” as a main page genre.
This book is approved in post 2 of the Help Thread.
Armada by Ernest Cline
**Ernest Cline is a GRA
Points this Post: 25
GRA this post: 2
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Total Points: 305
Total GRA: 14
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Tasks Completed: 20/61
5.8 - Kudokuten
Read a book written by a female author who has a first, middle, or last name that starts with the letter K.
Book approved in post 10 of the Help Thread.
Branded by Abi Ketner & Missy Kalicicki
**Abi Ketner is a GRA
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Lauren Jodi's task: The X-Philes
Option 2: Read a book with “aliens” as a main page genre.
This book is approved in post 2 of the Help Thread.
Armada by Ernest Cline
**Ernest Cline is a GRA
Points this Post: 25
GRA this post: 2
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Total Points: 305
Total GRA: 14
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Tasks Completed: 20/61
20.7 Summer CelebrationsOption 1: YA as a main page genre
Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen
*Sarah Dessen is a GRA
Points: 20
Total Points: 105
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20.10 – Group Reads
I read The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo and commented on post #50.
** Yangsze Choo is a GRA.**
GRA- This post: 1 Total: 3
Points this post: 20 Total Points: 90