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message 2451: by Mhairi (new)

Mhairi | 348 comments 20.5 - Bigger is Better – Camilla’s task: Dragon Kings

Option 1: Bodies of water - read a book that shows a body of water (e.g., waterfall, river, sea, lake, pond, pool) on the cover.
Bonjour Tristesse and A Certain Smile by Françoise Sagan Bonjour Tristesse and A Certain Smile by Françoise Sagan

The sea can be seen in the background.

Total points: 370
Tasks completed: 14
GRA: 4
Big book tickets: 2


message 2452: by Lara (new)

Lara | 50 comments 30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?

Option 2: Read a book with an author whose first name is Mary, Kathleen, or Donna OR choose an author whose last name begins with the letter A, or L, or O.

Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void: Author's first name is Mary (Mary Roach).

Option 3: Read a book with the title written in solid red OR white OR blue lettering.

Spook Science Tackles the Afterlife by Mary Roach : Title of the book is in solid white lettering

Mary Roach is a Goodreads Author

Points this Post: 30
Total Points to date: 150

GRA this post: 2
Total GRA to date: 6

BB Tickets this post: 0
Total BB Tickets to date: 1 (500+)


message 2453: by Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Dlmrose | 18433 comments Mod
Congratulations, NIkki! Task 30.7 in the Fall Challenge is yours.


message 2454: by Mary (new)

Mary | 575 comments Mary P

30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?

Option 2: From a Distance by Tamera Alexander.

**Tamera Alexander is a Goodreads Author**

Option 3: Kill You Twice by Chelsea Cain.

**Chelsea Cain is a Goodreads Author**

Points this post: 30
Total points: 480
Goodreads Authors: 26


message 2455: by Mary (new)

Mary | 575 comments Mary P

***Repost from previous post***

30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?

Option 2: From a Distance by Tamera Alexander.

**Tamera Alexander is a Goodreads Author**

Option 3: Kill You Twice (Gretchen Lowell, #5) by Chelsea Cain by Chelsea Cain

**Chelsea Cain is a Goodreads Author**

Points this post: 30
Total points: 480
Goodreads Authors: 26


message 2456: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (laurenjberman) LAUREN JODI

20.4 - Author! Author! - Julie De’s task: Happy Birthday!

Fantasy genre on the main page (69 users)

Head Rush by Carolyn Crane*
Confirmed in post #30 of the task help thread

*Goodreads Author
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 420/1085
Total Books Read: 30
Tasks Completed: 22/61
Goodreads Authors: 26
Big Books: 0


message 2457: by Wendy UK (new)

 Wendy  UK (wendyuk) | 724 comments 30.2 - Takin' It to the Streets


1)
The Scottish lochs are a magical place to me, I go every year for a short holiday by a loch, usually in winter - snow capped mountains, frosty trees and frozen lochs - beautiful!
This book is set in a country house by a loch in Scotland:

The White Lie by Andrea Gillies ***Goodreads Author***


2)
This book takes place on Guy Fawkes Night which is one of the examples suggested in the task:

Gunpowder Plot by Carola Dunn


Total points 75


message 2458: by Braegan (new)

Braegan (bcabernethy) | 19 comments 25.13 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: It's not Usagi
Option 3:...read a book with a single girl/woman on the cover.

Yes Please by Amy Poehler by Amy Poehler

Option 5:...read a book with a counting NUMBER found in the TITLE.

The One by Kiera Cass
**Kiera Cass is a Goodreads Author**

POINTS:
This Post: 25
Total Points: 160
Books Read: 12
Goodreads Authors: 8


message 2459: by Marscha (new)

Marscha (mysterymb) | 429 comments 20.5 - Bigger is Better – Camilla’s task: Dragon Kings

Option 3: Queen of Babble Gets Hitched by Meg Cabot

*** Meg Cabot is a Goodreads Author ***

Total points: 35
Total GRA: 2


message 2460: by Harm (new)

Harm (harmnl) Harm NL

20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Wayne's task: It's Stampede Time!


For option 2 I read De zwarte tulp by Alexandre Dumas. The author's initials can be found in the word STAMPEDE PARADE.


message 2461: by Claire (new)

Claire (proud-mum) | 1086 comments 30.5 - Teri-k's task: Good Old Summertime?

Option 1: In the Sanctuary of Outcasts by Neil White

Option 3: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (first published 1813)


message 2462: by Katy (new)

Katy | 790 comments 15.8 Dearly Departed

I read Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson - science fiction on main page genres

Claiming a GRA ticket for Neal Stephenson and 3 Big Book tickets for Cryptonomicon at 1139 pages.

20.5 Dragon Kings

I chose option 4 and read Winger by Andrew Smith - author's initials AS in EAST.

New Total: 260


message 2463: by Coralie (new)

Coralie Coralie

25.7 Drug of Choice

Book 1 – The Dragon
I chose this book because when I was a child we had two copies of it. I read it so many times that I noticed that the two copies were slightly different versions.
Eight Cousins
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 13.0

Book 2 – Honouring your dealer
My entire family encouraged my reading and I still get books recommended to me by my parents, husband and children, so I read a book about a family.
The Namesake


This post 25 points

Total to date 620 points


message 2464: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2634 comments 25.11 - Jamie NYC's task: Summer In The City


Option 1, a book set in NYC: The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress by Ariel Lawhon

another source verifying the NYC setting

Option 5, art genre: I Always Loved You: A Novel by Robin Oliveira

Points this post: 25
Total points: 590


message 2465: by Lara (new)

Lara | 50 comments 30.6 - Sandy's task: Dancing in the Streets

Book 1: Read a book, the title/subtitle of which contains a word of at least 4 letters from the title of one of these songs . Words must match exactly - no variations.

Song Title: My Girl (Temptations)

The Other Boleyn Girl has the word "Girl" on its title
661 pages

Philippa Gregory is a Goodreads Author
The Other Boleyn Girl is a Big Book (661 pages); claiming 1 BB Ticket

Book 2: Read a book whose author has the same initials as one of these Motown artists. The author's middle initial may be disregarded.

Motown Artist: Martha Reeves

Gilead is written by Marilynne Robinson with the same initials (MR)
247 pages

Total combined pages of both books 908.

Points this Post: 30
Total Points to date: 180

GRA this post: 1
Total GRA to date: 7

BB Tickets this post: 1 (500+)
Total BB Tickets to date: 2 (500+)


message 2466: by Kim (new)

Kim (goodreadscomkimber) | 708 comments Kimber

10.1 Summer Reading
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
*on SF public library list

15.5 Witch Hunt
The Line by J.D. Horn (goodreads author)
*paranormal on main page

15.7 Birth of a Nation
The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley (goodreads author)
*set at least 50% in Russia

Above tasks: 40 points
# tasks submitted to date: 18
GRA: 15
New total points: 305


message 2467: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (perletwo) | 1586 comments perletwo

25.3 - Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter -
This is a TWO book task. You must choose one Book 1 option and one Book 2 option.

Book 1 - Read a book written by an author whose initials are ALL "Straight" (including middle initials, if used). Repeated initials are NOT allowed.


The Likeness by Tana French

Book 2 - Read a book whose author's initials are all "Crooked". As above, no repeating letters can be used.

The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

Points this task: 25
Total points: 755
Books read: 55
Tasks completed: 38


message 2468: by Coralie (new)

Coralie Coralie

25.11 Summer in the City

Option 4 Restaurants: - book set in India
A Christmas Garland

Option 5 Arts/Entertainment – book with genre 'art'
Life Class


This post 25 points

Total to date 645 points


message 2469: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

Robin (Saturndoo) (robinsaturndoo) Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥

10.10 Haiku!
Title consisting of 5 or 7 words. Subtitles can be used or ignored--5 words:If You Could Be Mine

If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan

20.5 - Bigger is Better – Camilla’s task: Dragon Kings
Option 4 book by an author whose initials can be found in one of the cardinal directions--EaSt:Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber
Vampire Kisses (Vampire Kisses, #1) by Ellen Schreiber

25.3 Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
Option 1 every word in the title (AND subtitle, if applicable) begins with a "Straight" letter--H T L: How to Love
Option 2 author's initials are all "Crooked" letters C J B:The Bully in the Book and in the Classroom by C.J. Bott

How to Love by Katie Cotugno The Bully in the Book and in the Classroom by C.J. Bott


Points Earned This Post:55

Points Achieved to Date: 280/1085
Goodreads Authors: 11
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 2470: by Sarah (new)

Sarah Bramble | 202 comments SarahBR
15.5 - Witch Hunt
Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix A GRA. Paranormal is listed as a main page genre

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - BriKie's task: It Was Ability that Mattered, Not Disability
Option 3: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green A GRA. it it 10th on the Stories about Individuals with Disabilities list.

Points This Post: 35
GR Authors This Post:2

Total Points: 735
Total GR Authors: 38
Books Read:54
Big Book Tickets: 2


message 2471: by Sarah (last edited Aug 08, 2015 09:50PM) (new)

Sarah Bramble | 202 comments SarahBR
Swapping 5.2 - Bishamonten
Finding Me: A Decade of Darkness, a Life Reclaimed: A Memoir of the Cleveland Kidnappings by Michelle Knight
Will use Columbine later.
Points This Post: 0
GR Authors This Post:-1

Total Points: 735
Total GR Authors: 37 (New book isnt by a GRA)
Books Read:53
Big Book Tickets: 2


message 2472: by Aleksandra (new)

Aleksandra (aleksandrakonwa) | 752 comments 25.3 Straight letter, crooked letter

Pierwsza na liście Magdalena Witkiewicz , option 1 , straight letters M W

Three Daughters Consuelo Saah Baehr , option 2, crooked letters C B

Task points 25
Total points 255


message 2473: by V (last edited Aug 09, 2015 12:32AM) (new)

V (itswhateverv) 5.2 - Bishamonten
The Snowman (Harry Hole, #7) by Jo Nesbø The Snowman



5.4 - Ebisu
Night Shift by Stephen King Night Shift
-all letters of 'fish' present



5.10 - May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor
Murder on the Orient Express (Hercule Poirot, #10) by Agatha Christie Murder on the Orient Express



10.3- Ghost stories around the campfire.
The Passage (The Passage, #1) by Justin Cronin The Passage



10.10 - Haiku!
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie And Then There Were None



15.3 - Now Appearing
Both Book1 and2: The Princess Bride  by William Goldman The Princess Bride
- First name same as 74.William Fichtner
-imdb



15.5 - Witch Hunt
Salem's Lot by Stephen King Salem's Lot



15.9 - Take a Ride
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde The Picture of Dorian Gray



20.1 - Most Improved Player - Mary P's task: Summer is for Relaxing
Option 1: Good Omens The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch



20.3 - Best Review - Meghanly's task: ACRONYMS
The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie The Unexpected Guest
-the title spells TUG.


20.5 - Bigger is Better – Camilla’s task: Dragon Kings
Option 1: The Deep End (The Country Club Murders #1) by Julie Mulhern The Deep End



20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer Celebrations
Option 1: Sphere by Michael Crichton Sphere



20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Wayne's task: It's Stampede Time!
Option 2: Kiss Kiss by Roald Dahl Kiss Kiss


25.3 - Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
Book 1: The Mysterious Island  by Jules Verne The Mysterious Island
-Title consists of all straight letters

Book 2: Inferno (Robert Langdon, #4) by Dan Brown Inferno
-Author name has crooked initials



30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?
Option 2: I, Robot (Robot, #0.1) by Isaac Asimov I, Robot

Option 3: Airframe by Michael Crichton Airframe



30.6 - Sandy's task: Dancing in the Streets
Book 1: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins The Girl on the Train
-the word 'Girl' is in the song title 'My Girl'.

Book 2: Sandstorm (Sigma Force, #1) by James Rollins Sandstorm
-James Rollins=Jimmy Ruffin
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Points in this post:265
Total Points:265


message 2474: by Ashley (new)

Ashley ASHLEY OZ

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

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Mhairi's task: UNESCO Cities
Option 1: Read a book set at least 50% in, or by an author born in, a UNESCO City of Literature.

P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern

Author born in Dublin, Ireland

POINTS
This Post: 25
Total Points: 315
Books Read: 25
Completed Tasks: 22


message 2475: by Trish (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 3682 comments trishhartuk

20.5 Bigger is Better: Camilla’s task: Dragon Kings

During the summer I love spending time near the water, either by a lake or a sea. Because of this, I chose the theme of Dragon Kings for this task. State which option you chose when you post.

Option 1: Bodies of water: Read a book that shows a body of water on the cover.


By Book or By Crook A Lighthouse Library Mystery by Eva Gates , Eva Gates
Shows the sea, complete with boat.

Points this Task: 20
Books Read: 1

Tasks Completed: 23
Points So Far: 440
Total GRAs: 15
Total Big Books: (500+) 3


message 2476: by Sandy, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Sandy | 16893 comments Mod
10.10 - Haiku!
I read The Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow. Five words in title.

25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer Fun

For my first book, I chose option A and read A Dark and Twisted Tide - from my favorite source of free books, my local public library.

For my second book, I chose option C and read Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson. Author initials, EL, are found in famiLy gathEring.

30.6 - Sandy's task: Dancing in the Streets

For my first book, I read Rick Steves Europe Through the Back Door 2015: The Travel Skills Handbook. Contains the word "Through," matching "I Heard it Through the Grapevine." 792 pages.

For my second book,, I read Rolling in the Deep by Mira Grant. Author's initials, MG, match Marvin Gaye. 128 pages.

Neither book has the childrens genre, and the page total is 920.

Points this post: 65
Total points: 935


message 2477: by Sam F (new)

Sam F | 205 comments For Sam F.

15.1 - Yin & Yang:

Book 1: White cover - Fox's Nose by Sally Ireland

Book 2: Black cover - Before You Know Kindness by Chris Bohjalian - A GRA

Points this post: 15
GRA this post: 1

Total points this challenge: 90
Total GRA: 8


message 2478: by Vicki (last edited Aug 09, 2015 06:23AM) (new)

Vicki L (legacy9487) | 58 comments Readerboard name: Vicki L.

Task 25.10 Sirena's Task: My Mom Is the Best

Option 1: Read a book by an author born under the sign of Leo.
Swann's Lake of Despair - Charles Salzberg born 8/2/46 -- Goodreads Author
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charl...

Option 2: Read a book set in at least 50% in Wyoming.
Almost a Bride - Patricia McLinn -- Goodreads Author

Points for this task: 25
GRA tickets: 2


message 2479: by Teresa Jo (new)

Teresa Jo (teresajo) | 246 comments 30.7 - Pamela3265's task: Celebrating Summer
Read two books

Book 1 / Option 2 – Family Reunion: Author's initials in REUNION
The Cat by Edeet Ravel

Book 2 / Option 3 – Vacation: Setting on Cruise ship - my planned vacation for 2016
Princess Charming by Jane Heller

Goodreads Author: Jane Heller

Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 485

Goodreads Authors: (14)
Big Books - 500+: 5 (5)
Big Books - 750+: 2 (4)
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Big Books - Total tickets: (9)


message 2480: by Donna M (new)

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

Read TWO books in the same series. Each book must be indicated as part of the same series in parentheses after the book's title - Book Title (Series, #).

Pardonable Lies (Maisie Dobbs #3)
by Jacqueline Winspear (Goodreads Author)

Messenger of Truth (Maisie Dobbs #4)
by Jacqueline Winspear (Goodreads Author)

Points This Post: 25
GR Authors This Post:2

Total Points:245
Total GR Authors: 12

Books Read: 17
Challenges Posted: 11


message 2481: by Donna M (new)

Donna  M 10.10 - Haiku!

A haiku is a Japanese poem with 17 syllables in 3 lines - 5-7-5. Read a book with a title consisting of 5 or 7 words. Subtitles can be used or ignored.

The title of The Girl on the Train
by Paula Hawkins (Goodreads Author) consists of 5 words.

Points This Post: 10
GR Authors This Post:1

Total Points:255
Total GR Authors: 13

Books Read: 18
Challenges Posted: 12


message 2482: by Narumon (new)

Narumon 5.10 May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor
Read a book of your choice
Joyride by Anna Banks.
##### Anna Banks is a Goodreads Author####

20.5 Dragon Kings
Option 4: Read a book by author whose initials are found in the cardinal directions
Born in Shame by Nora Roberts. N and R are found in NORTH.

25.4 Science and Writing
Task 1: Read a nonfiction book with engineering or science as main page genre or with main protagonist as scientist or engineer.
How to Tell Toledo from the Night Sky by Lydia Netzer. The two main protagonists - Irene and George - are cosmologists and astronomers.
#### Lydia Netzer is a Goodreads Author ####
Task 2: Read a nonfiction book about writing, or a book with an author as the main protagonist.
West of Sunset by Stewart O'Nan. The book fictionalizes the last few years of F.Scott Fitzgerald, who is an author.
#### Stewart O'Nan is a Goodreads Author ####

25.5 Summer Fun
Option A: read a book you got for free
The Bees by Laline Paull. I got this book for free from my local library.
#### Laline Paull is a Goodreads Author ####
Option C: Author initials found in FAMILY GATHERING
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey. E and I are found in the word GATHERING.
#### Eowyn Ivey is a Goodreads Author ####

30.1 Schatzie's Task: American Independence Day
Task 1: Read a book with American History as main page genre
Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell. Book has History > American History (84 users) on main page. [270 pages]
Task 2: Read a book with one four letter word in title
Feed by Mira Grant. [599 pages]
**** Feed has > 500 pages, and qualifies for a Big Book Ticket****
Total Page Count: 270 + 599 = 869 pages, which is more than 704.

IN POST:
Points: 5+20+25+25+30 = 105
Goodreads Author: 5
Big Book Ticket: 1

TOTAL SO FAR:
Points: 650 + 105 = 755
Goodreads Authors: 20 + 5 = 25
Big Book Ticket: 3 + 1 = 4


message 2483: by Deana (new)

Deana (ablotial) | 276 comments DEANA

5.5 - Fukurokuju
Genre "books about books"
The Uncommon Reader

***********
THIS POST:
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Points: 5

TOTALS:
Tasks Completed: 10
Books Read: 11
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 1
Points: 110


message 2484: by Mary (new)

Mary | 575 comments Mary P

30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?

Option 2: From a Distance by Tamera Alexander.

**Tamera Alexander is a Goodreads Author**

Option 3: Kill You Twice (Gretchen Lowell, #5) by Chelsea Cain by Chelsea Cain

**Chelsea Cain is a Goodreads Author**

Points this post: 30
Total points: 480
Goodreads Authors: 26


message 2485: by Angie (new)

Angie (pinkindle) | 587 comments ANGIE CA


5.4 - Ebisu
Book: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean
Notes: LUCK in title.

20.1 - Most Improved Player - Mary P's task: Summer is for Relaxing
Book: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Notes: 1) One of the ten oldest books on my to-read shelf.


This Post: 25
Points to Date: 750


message 2486: by Cat (new)

Cat (cat_uk) | 3387 comments Catherine T

Task 15.1 - Yin & Yang
read a book with a white cover
Seduced by Sunday by Catherine Bybee

read a book with a black cover
I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchett
IL: UY

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points this post: 15
total points = 790


message 2487: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (laurenjberman) LAUREN JODI

25.13 - Morgan Faeriesfolly’s task: It’s not Usagi

Option 3: Single girl/woman on the cover.

Mind Games by Carolyn Crane*
Mind Games (The Disillusionists, #1) by Carolyn Crane

Option 5: Number in the title

The Untamed One by Ronda Thompson

*Goodreads Author
~~~~~~~~~~
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 445/1085
Total Books Read: 32
Tasks Completed: 24/61
Goodreads Authors: 27
Big Books: 0


message 2488: by Morgan (new)

Morgan (faeriesfolly) | 923 comments Morgan Faeriesfolly

5.1 Benzaiten

REQUIRED: Read a book that features a main character who is a librarian (currently or retired). This occupation should be apparent from the book's description or from its reviews on Goodreads.

Selection: Evil Librarian -- Michelle Knudsen **GRA**

Michelle Knudsen is a **GRA**

30.6 Sandy's task: Dancing in the Streets

REQUIRED: Read a book, the title/subtitle of which contains a word of at least 4 letters from the title of one of these songs . Words must match exactly - no variations.

8. Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell)

Selection: Flying Too High
Flying Too High (Phryne Fisher #3) -- Kerry Greenwood

REQUIRED: Read a book whose author has the same initials as one of these Motown artists. The author's middle initial may be disregarded.

Stevie Wonder

Selection: Blue Noon (Midnighters #3) -- Scott Westerfeld

Scott Westerfeld is a **GRA**

156 + 378 = 534 pages (> 500)

[POINTS]
This Post: 5 + 30 = 35
Total Points: 1010/1085
Books Read: 79
Completed Tasks: 58/61
Pages Read: 23433
Goodreads Authors: 47
Big Books: [500+: 4] [750+: 1] [1000+: 0]


message 2489: by Michele (last edited Aug 09, 2015 11:12AM) (new)

Michele Mimi Michele

25.3 Straight Letter, Crooked Letter

Books Title with all straight letters:
First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen

Book Title with all crooked letters:
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

Sarah Addison Allen is a GR author




30.5 Good Old Summer Time

Option 1: Title and subtitle contains all the letters in SAUNA

Visiting Hours: A Memoir of Friendship and Murder
by Amy E. Butcher

Option 3-book published before 1956 and genre of classic
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit bySloan Wilson



Points: 55
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0
____________________________

CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 355
Total Goodreads Authors: 12
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0


message 2490: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 20.5 - Bigger is Better – Camilla’s task: Dragon Kings

Option 4: Cardinal directions
Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in one of the cardinal directions
Behind the Shattered Glass by Tasha Alexander by Tasha Alexander
EAST

Points this post: 20
Total points: 795


message 2491: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments Andy P.
Task # 25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series

Read TWO books in the same series.
Book 1. A Poisoned Season (Lady Emily, #2) by Tasha Alexander by Tasha Alexander (Lady Emily # 2)
Book 2. A Fatal Waltz (Lady Emily, #3) by Tasha Alexander by Tasha Alexander (Lady Emily # 3)

Points this post: 25
Total points: 820


message 2492: by Julia (new)

Julia (julia103) | 2721 comments Julia103

30.4 - Dlmrose’s Task: Title Time

Book 1: Far Horizons by Kate Hewitt

Kate Hewitt is a Goodreads Author

Book 2: The Far Horizons by Michael Wagman

Claiming 1 Big Book ticket - this book is 565 pages

Post total: 30 points, 1 GRA
Challenge total points: 625
Total GRA: 23
Total BB tickets: 2
Tasks completed: 30


message 2493: by Barbara ★ (last edited Aug 09, 2015 01:22PM) (new)

Barbara ★ | 1573 comments BARBARA ★


10.5. June is Caribbean American Heritage Month!
Dead in the Water - Stuart Woods (set in the Caribbean) 8/1

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15.4 - The Big O
Book 1 - He's So Fine - Jill Shalvis (romance) 6/20
Goodreads Author

Book 2- Deadly Offerings - Alexa Grace (Offerings starts with O) 8/9
Goodreads Author

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30.7 - Pamela3265's task: Celebrating Summer
Option 2: Dark Witch - Nora Roberts (N & R in ReuNion) 8/8

Option 3: Warrior Reborn - Melissa Mayhue (set in Scotland) 7/20
Goodreads Author

Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 55
Total Points: 475

Goodreads Authors: 30
Big Books - 500+: (0)
Big Books - 750+: (0)
Big Books - 1000+: (0)

475/1085 POINTS


message 2494: by Wanda (new)

Wanda (wanda71) | 1770 comments Oma1229

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.

Confession of the Lioness by Mia Couto by Mia Couto

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.

World's Greatest Sleuth! by Steve Hockensmith by Steve Hockensmith

Claiming Steve Hockensmith as GR author

Total Points-315/1085
Total Tasks Completed-21/61
Number of GR authors-(15)
Big Books-500 pages (2);750 (0)



message 2495: by Dana (new)

Dana (read60) | 363 comments READ 60

Task 15.8

Dearly Departed: read a book with Science Fiction, Fantasy genres.

I readThe Maze Runnerby James Dashner.


Points for task: 15

Total points 130


message 2496: by Wanda (new)

Wanda (wanda71) | 1770 comments Oma1229

25.9 - Elizabeth B's task: Roll of the Dice

I rolled numbers 2 and 1

Book 1-For Book 1- use the first number you rolled as the number of occurrences of the letter and the second number to select the letter from the list (from 1-6)

Years of Grace by Margaret Ayer Barnes

2 E's

Book 2-For Book 2- Switch the 2 numbers you rolled. The second number now determines the number of occurrences and the first number identifies the letter on the list

True Colors by Kristin Hannah

1 T

Claiming Kristin Hannah as GR author

Total Points-340/1085
Total Tasks Completed-22/61
Number of GR authors-(16)
Big Books-500 pages (2);750 (0)



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This is a repost of 2572 to claim a Big Book

25.9 - Elizabeth B's task: Roll of the Dice

I rolled numbers 2 and 1

Book 1-For Book 1- use the first number you rolled as the number of occurrences of the letter and the second number to select the letter from the list (from 1-6)

Years of Grace by Margaret Ayer Barnes

2 E's

Claiming Years of Grace as Big Book with 581 pages

Book 2-For Book 2- Switch the 2 numbers you rolled. The second number now determines the number of occurrences and the first number identifies the letter on the list

True Colors by Kristin Hannah

1 T

Claiming Kristin Hannah as GR author

Total Points-340/1085
Total Tasks Completed-22/61
Number of GR authors-(16)
Big Books-500 pages (3);750 (0)


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20.4 - Author! Author! - Julie De's task: Happy Birthday!

Option 1- Read a book that is identified as book #2 or #6 in a series on Goodreads (series title, #).

Day Shift by Charlaine Harris

Total Points-360/1085
Total Tasks Completed-23/61
Number of GR authors-(15)
Big Books-500 pages (2);750 (0)



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I chose option #1

Option 1- Read a book that is identified as book #2 or #6 in a series on Goodreads (series title, #).

Day Shift by Charlaine Harris

Total Points-360/1085
Total Tasks Completed-23/61
Number of GR authors-(15)
Big Books-500 pages (2);750 (0)


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5.4 - Ebisu

I used the word FISH

Among the Fair Magnolias: Four Southern Love Stories by Tamera Alexander

Claiming Tamara Alexander as GR author

Total Points-365/1085
Total Tasks Completed-23/61
Number of GR authors-(16)
Big Books-500 pages (2);750 (0)



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