The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

SandyD

Task 15.1 Yin & 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.
Rock Solid by Riley Hart (approved msg 248)


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.
Knight & Play by Kitty French


Task points = 15 points
Total points = 555 points

correction to post #2687

25.8 Diverse Reading
2 book challenge

Read two books by authors from diverse backgrounds and/or cultures.

Book 1: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

(Author is Japanese, per GR bio page, this author is new to me and I have not previously read this book)

GR Author? No
Big Book? No

Book 2: Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

(Author is African American, per GR bio page, this author is new to me and I have not previously read this book)

GR Author? No
Big Book? No
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Points this post: 25
Cumulative points: 560

GR Authors this post: 0
GR Authors thus far: 26

Big books this post: 0
Big books thus far: 2

Post #20


15.5 - Witch Hunt

Read a book with the genre paranormal on its main page. The genre may be stand alone or embedded

Halton Cray


Fantasy > Paranormal
5 users

Romance > Paranormal Romance
5 users



Points this post:15
Total: 450
Books read: 33
Tasks Done:23

LAUREN JODI

10.10 - Haiku!

5 words in the title:

A Will and a Way by Nora Roberts

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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 520/1085
Total Books Read: 38
Tasks Completed: 28/61
Goodreads Authors: 29
Big Books: 0

Jasmiina F


15.3 - Now Appearing:
Book 1: Read a book that has been made into a movie (i.e. theatrical release):
Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks.
*Goodreads author*
Link to the movie.

Book 2: Read a book by an author who shares a FIRST or LAST name with one of the 100 All-time top grossing movie actors:
Doctor Who: I Am a Dalek by Gareth Roberts.
Julia Roberts.


Points this post: 15
Total Points: 385
GR Authors this post: 1
Total GR Authors: 11
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets:
BBooks - 500+: 2
BBooks - 750+: 1
BBooks - 1000+:

5.7 - Jurōjin
OLD found intact in title
everything i never tOLD you
by Celeste Ng (Goodreads Author)

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

TOTALS:
Tasks Completed: 11
Books Read: 12
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 1
Points: 115

Shiraloo

**BOOK SWAP: Changing previously posted The Paying Guests from task 30.6 to task 50.1.**

NEW 30.6 - Sandy's task: Dancing in the Streets

Book1: Sweet Girl by Cristin Harber
REQUIRED: Girl = 4-letter word from My Girl; Paperback for Page Length = 180 pages

Book2: A Beautiful Lie by T.E. Spivec (aka Tara Spivec)
REQUIRED: Initials of author match The Supremes; Paperback for Page Length = 388 pages

180 + 388 = 568 total pages

*Cristin Harber is a GRA*


50 Point Task

Book1: The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters
REQUIRED: GLBT Genre (previously recorded under task 30.6)

Book2: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
REQUIRED: Option A, Oscar Wilde featured on LGBT authors list.

Book3: Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
REQUIRED: Option B, autobiography


CURRENT POST
Points: 50
Goodreads Authors: 1
_______________________

CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 980
Goodreads Authors: 49

Devon

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.

I read Day Four by Sarah Lotz.

Option 3: In honor of the Union Jack, read a book with the title written in solid red OR white OR blue lettering.

I read by Nathan Ballingrud

Mimi Michele

30.3 Going My Way

Option 2-author's last name ending in an A, L or O

Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

Option 3-title in solid red

Briar Rose by Jane Yolen



Jane Yolen is a GR author

Points: 30
Good Reads Author 1
__________________

Total Points: 395
Good Reads Authors-12

Sarah E

25.8 - Catherine T's task: Diverse Reading

Book 1: The Calligrapher's Daughter by Eugenia Kim

Eugenia Kim is of Asian-Pacific origins. From the GR bio "Eugenia Kim is the daughter of Korean immigrant parents".

*** Eugenia Kim is a Goodreads Author ***

Book 2: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself by Harriet Jacobs

I read the kindle edition, paperback edition for length (there is no MMPB): Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Harriet Jacobs is of African origin. Approved in the help thread here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Both books and both authors are new to me

Points this post: 25
Total points: 255

GRA this post: 1
Total GRA: 6

Reposted with correction(s)

10.4: We miss you, Jane
Author's initials can be found in JANE AUSTEN
Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh GR Author

10.10: Haiku!
Title consisting of 5 or 7 words (subtitles can be included)
Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here by Christine Warren

15.2:Outfoxed
Read two books, one from each option:
Book 1 - #1, 5, 7 or 9 in series:Colters' Gift by Maya Banks GR Author

Book 2 - Heaven, Void, Wind, Spirit, Fire, Earth, River, Ocean, Mountain, Forest, Thunder, Time or Sound found in title:Kiss Across Time by Teal Ceagh GR Author

15.4: The Big O
Read two books, one from each option or one that fulfills both:
Book 1 - Sexuality, romance or erotic aas main page genre
Book 2 - Word that begins with O in title/subtitle
or Read a book that contains both
Own by Katie Porter GR Author Line 1436 on SRC ebook verification spreadsheet

15.5: Witch Hunt
Paranormal as main page genre:Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian GR Author

20.3:Best Review - Meghanly's task: ACRONYMS
POP ~ Play of Passion by Nalini Singh GR Author

20.4:Author! Author! - Julie De's task: Happy Birthday!
Option 1:Wild Man by Kristen Ashley GR Author
# of pages:528

20.5:Bigger is Better – Camilla’s task: Dragon Kings
Option 2: ShapeshifterPack Challenge by Shelly Laurenston

20.7:Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer Celebrations
Option 1: Science fiction
Royal Obsession by Cyndi Friberg GR Author

25.10 -Sirena's task: My Mom Is the Best
Option A:
#2~ Set in Wyoming ~ All Jacked Up by Lorelei James GR Author

#4~ Best crime and mystery book list ~ To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
# 281 on page 3 of list

9 GRA ticket claimed
1 Big Book ticket claimed

Current Points: 170
Total Points: 300
Tasks Completed: 16
GR's Author: 17
Book Book Tickets: 2

Andy P.
Task # 25.13 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: It's not Usagi
Option 2 Read a book where a full moon can be seen on the cover. by Jill Paton Walsh Full moon slightly to the right under the "H" of the author's name.
Option 5. Read a book with a counting NUMBER found in the TITLE. by Andrew Taylor Counting number is 4 (four).

Points this post: 25
Total points: 915

5.5 - Fukurokuju

Ruined By Reading: A Life in Books by Lynne Sharon Schwartz August 15

Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 265
Total Tasks Completed: 17
Total Books Read: 21
Total Goodreads Authors: 9
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)

M1NKS

REASSIGNMENT

15.8 - Dearly Departed
Please removed 2001: A Space Odyssey and replace with:
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Six Other Stories


POINTS
Points This Post: -
Points Total: 820
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 6] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 48

M1NKS

25.13 - It's not Usagi
Option 3:
Option 5: 2001: A Space Odyssey


POINTS
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 845
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 6] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 49

M1NKS

30.4 - Title Time
1. Pride and Prejudice
2. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies



POINTS
Points This Post: 30
Points Total: 875
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 6] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 50

25.3 - Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter

Book 1 - Read a book written by an author whose initials are ALL "Straight"

I read

by Ildefonso Falcones

I + F are both straight letters

Book 2 - Read a book whose author's initials are all "Crooked"

I read

by Robert Galbraith

R + G are both crooked letters

Claiming 2 BB ticket for as it has 752 pages

POINTS
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 225
GR Author:
Big Books: √
500 () 750 (X) 1000 ()
Tasks Completed: 12
GRA Total: 5
BB Total: 2

Crowinator

Task 5.2 – Crime
A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny

Task 5.8 - Name with a letter K
Rules for 50/50 Chances by Kate McGovern
*This was an ARC received from the publisher*

Task 10.6 - What is GR Up To?
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
March 2015 List

Task 15.5 - Paranormal
The Shadow Cabinet by Maureen Johnson

Points this Post: 35
Total Points: 160
Tasks Completed: 12

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana - Summer Celebrations

Option 4: cover is predominantly pink or blue

The Collins Case by ***Goodreads Author Julie C. Gilbert


Points this post: 20
Total Points: 170/1085
Tasks Completed: 10
Books Read: 12
GoodReads Authors: 8
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (1), 1000+ (1)

Susan W.

20.7 Shorter is Sweeter: Read One book from the following options. State which option you used when you post.

Option 1. Read a book with the main page genre "Science Fiction" or "Young Adult"

I read The Scorch Trials by James Dashner

Both Science Fiction and Young Adult are on the main page.

20.8 Nickels and Dimes: UNESCO cities: Choose one of the options listed.

Option 1. Read a book set at least 50% in, or by an author born in, a UNESCO city of literature.

I read The Granny by Brendan O'Carroll

Brendan O'Carroll was born in Dublin, Ireland which is on the list.

Points this post: 40
Total Points: 250

BARBARA ★


20.6 - Seasoned Reader - BriKie's task: It Was Ability that Mattered, Not Disability
Option 3: Dark Hunger - Sarah Reinke (#226 on page 3) 8/15
(heroine's brother, who is a secondary main character, is deaf and mute)
Goodreads Author

Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 530

Goodreads Authors: 34
Big Books - 500+: (0)
Big Books - 750+: (0)
Big Books - 1000+: (0)

530/1085 POINTS

Vicki

50.1 REPOST to fix a problem
Three Cheers for Equality

Book 1: Keeping You a Secret by Julie Anne Peters
334 users shelved as GLBT

Book 2: option A The Vines by Christopher Rice a GRA
He is on the list

Book 3: option C By the Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead by Julie Anne Peters
The same author as book 1

this post
50 pts
1 GRA

Total
380 points
22 GRA 3 BB

SandyD

Task 10.9 Three of a Kind
Read a book that has exactly 3 living beings (mammal, bird, fish, reptile - no trees, flowers, etc.) on the cover

Jealous And Freakn' by Eve Langlais (3 people)


Task points = 10 points
Total points = 565 points

Repost
15.7 - Birth of a Nation

I completed Hail to the Chef by Julie Hyzy
Takes place in Washington, DC., USA
Points for this task: 15
GRA:1; Julie Hyzy is a GRA
BB:0

Points for Summer:
Points: 135
GRA: 9
BB:
Books Read:12
Tasks Completed:11

Adria

5.10: Book of choice

The Black Book of the American Left Volume 3: The Great Betrayal

30.6: Sandy's task: Dancing in the Streets

Book 1: The Girl on the Train (My Girl)

Book 2: Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson (Stevie Wonder)

Points this post: 35
Total points: 155

Julia103

15.5 - Witch Hunt

The Lodge of the Lynx (genre Fantasy > Paranormal)

20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Mhairi's task: UNESCO Cities

Option 1: The Secret Place by Tana French is set in Dublin which is a City of Literature

Tana French is a Goodreads author.

Post total: 35 points
Challenge total points: 705
Total GRA: 24
Total BB tickets: 2
Tasks completed: 34

ESHAY

10.10 - Haiku!

Read a book with a title consisting of 5 or 7 words.
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

*Garth Stein is a GR Author*

Points: 75
Books: 5
GRA: 2
BB:
500 () 1000 () 1500 ()

MELANIE C

TASK NAME: 25.3 Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter

Book 1 - "Straight"
The Lure of the Moonflower by Lauren Willig

Qualifier: Initials LW


Book 2 - "Crooked"
Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult

Qualifier: JP

Claiming GRA for Jodi Picoult and Lauren Willig

Points this task: 25
Points Total: 500
Tasks Completed: 30
GR Author: 26
Big Books: 0

Kristen IA

10.9 - Three of a Kind?
Read a book that has exactly 3 living beings (mammal, bird, fish, reptile - no trees, flowers, etc.) on the cover. You can mix and match - 3 people; 2 people and a dog; a cow, a cat and a cobra............
The Summer Girls




I listened to the audiobook, but linked to the PB version for page count and audio book for cover image.


**Mary Alice Monroe is a Goodreads Author**

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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 285/1085
Total Books Read: 22
Tasks Completed: 19/61
Goodreads Authors This Post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 16
Big Books This Post: 0
Total Big Books: 1

5.10 May the gods be Ever in Your Favor
one book challenge

Enjoy any book of your choice.

Captive Scoundrel by Annette Blair

(ebook approved in ebook verification thread post 4919)

GR Author? Yes
Big Book? No

25.12 500 Questions
two book challenge

Read two books from 2 different options and since (at this time), no one managed to complete the 500 questions, the combined page total for your book must be less than 500 pages.

Option 1 Trivia: Read a book that appears in the top 300 of the Popular Trivia Books list

Mental Floss: Genius Instruction Manual by Mental Floss

(This book is found on page 3 of the list, it's number 113 on the list. This book has 224 pages.)

Gr Author? No
Big Book? No

Option 5 Battle: Read a book that shows 2 (and only 2) people facing each other on the cover. Both faces must be visible, profiles are fine.

by Mary Balogh

(Two people facing each other, approved in Dee's task help thread post #85. This book has 224 pages.)

GR Author? No
Big Book? No

(Total pages on the two books for this challenge = 448, less than 500 as required.)
____________________________________________________________
Points this post: 30
Points thus far: 590

GR Authors this post: 1
GR Authors thus far: 27

Big Books this post: 0
Big Books thus far: 2

Catherine T

Task 25.7 - Drug of Choice

book 1: the Dragon.
I stumbled across this in the library, bored, one day, and it opened my reading world to fantasy. I never looked back!
Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey

book 2: My Dealer
my parents are both readers, but I really vividly remember when my teacher first encouraged me to take books of my own choice home, when I realised that reading was a Good Thing and not just a family idiosyncracy
Pygmalion: A Romance in Five Acts by George Bernard Shaw
Henry Higgins is a teacher who opens Eliza Dolittle's eyes to a wider world

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points this post - 25
total points = 915

15.1 - Yin and Yang

Book 1: by Maya Banks

*** Maya Banks is a Goodreads Author ***

Book 2: by Lisa Renee Jones

*** Lisa Renee Jones is a Goodreads Author ***

Total points: 50
Total GRA: 4

20.4 - Author! Author! - Julie De's task
Option 2: Read a book with American, Fantasy, Western, Adventure, OR Science Fiction as a main page genre.
Oblivion by David Foster Wallace has Literature>American as a main page genre.

Points this post: 20
Total Points: 240
GR Authors: 5
BB(750): 1

10.10 - Haiku!
Read a book with a title consisting of 5 or 7 words.

Un étranger dans le miroir by Anne Perry

This task
Points : 10

Total
Points : 10

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

Option 2:
Read a book with American, Fantasy, Western, Adventure, OR Science Fiction as a main page genre.

13 petites enveloppes bleues by Maureen Johnson

This task
Points : 20

Total
Points : 30

Task # 30.2 – Jonquil – Takin’ It To the Streets

Book 1 - A Magical place – PARIS – fond memories of Hubby and me, dancing in the rain and dining at wonderful little bistros
Black Elk in Paris: A Novel


Book 2 - Feature a public celebration - Clarence & Bridget attend the Armistice Day street celebration in London
“… the ‘sea of people,’ and the gay crowd shouting themselves hoarse for the King until he appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.”
Life After Life
+++ 1 Big Book Ticket - 544 pages +++


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This Post: 30 points
Total points to date: 455 points
Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Books Read: (4) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 4

Bluegrass Pam

5.4 Ebisu

A Scientist in Wonderland: A Memoir for Truth and Finding Troubleby Edzard Ernst

The letters of FISH in title/subtitle: FI in FInding, S in Scientist, H in trutH

5.10 May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor

Book of your choice.

Atlantis in Peril by T.A. Barron

***Claiming GRA ticket for T. A. Barron***

Children’s book but not in AR BookFinder.

GRA this post: 1
Total GRA: 6
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 145

10.8 - Ulysses, again!


Maeve's Times: In Her Own Words by Maeve Binchy, an author born in Ireland

Points this post: 10
Total points: 755

Readerboard Name: Diane L

10.10 - Haiku!
Read a book with a title consisting of 5 or 7 words.
How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny


15.2 - Outfoxed
Book 1: Read a book that is #1, #5, #7 or #9 in a series.
King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard, Allan Quatermain #1

Book 2: Read a book with one of those words in the title or subtitle. Heaven (or Celestial or Prime), Void (or Dark), Wind, Spirit, Fire, Earth, River, Ocean, Mountain, Forest, Thunder, Time
Black Wind by Clive Cussler


25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series
Read TWO books in the same series.

Floodgates by Mary Anna Evans, Faye Longchamp #5
Strangers by Mary Anna Evans, Faye Longchamp #6


25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer Fun
B. ON THE WATER - For this option read a book that has a boat on the cover.
The Dark Frigate by Charles Boardman Hawes

AR Book Finder - IL:UG

C. WITH THE FAMILY - For this option read a book where the authors initials can be found in FAMILY GATHERING.
FAMILY GATHERING - Neal A. Maxwell
We Talk Of Christ, We Rejoice In Christ by Neal A. Maxwell


25.13 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: It's not Usagi
Option 2: Read a book where a full moon can be seen on the cover.
A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny

Option 3: Read a book with a single girl/woman on the cover.
Enna Burning by Shannon Hale

Points this post: 100
Points to date: 500

Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ

5.2 - Bishamonten
Breaking Silence by Linda Castillo
"Mystery > Crime" is a main page genre shelved by 49 users

10.7 - Think about it......
The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible by A.J. Jacobs
"Religion" is a main page genre shelved by 632 users

15.2 - Outfoxed
Book 1 - Dream a Little Dream by Kerstin Gier
This book is #1 in the Silver (Silber) trilogy.

Book 2 - Magic in the Wind by Christine Feehan
The title contains "Wind".

15.5 - Witch Hunt
The Cemetery Boys by Heather Brewer
"Fantasy > Paranormal" is a main page genre shelved by 41 users.


This post: 45 points
Total points to date: 335 points
Tasks completed: 21
** Electing to not track GR authors and Big Books this season **

Cait S

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.

The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories by Marina Keegan

Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 515
Goodreads Authors: 25
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Tasks Completed: 28

Christine V

15.10 - BBQ Time
Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch by Sally Bedell Smith

I read the above Kindle edition. Link to Paperback (no MMP available). Paperback establishes a page count of 720 pages. ***Claiming Big Book Ticket***

Sally Bedell Smith is a GoodReads Author. ***Claiming GRA ticket***

Points this post: 15
BB Tickets this post: 1
GRA Tickets this post: 1

Total points: 145
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 9
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500=2, 750=0, 1000=0

15.4 The Big O

Book 1 - His Wicked Reputation by Madeline Hunter

Romance on Main page

Book 2 - A Touch of Stardust by Kate Alcott

The letter O in of.

***Madeline Hunter is a Goodreads Author

20.7 Summer Celebrations

Option 1 - Science Fiction on Main Page

Armada by Ernest Cline

Ernest Cline is a Goodreads Author

Post Total: 35
Grand Total: 200

SClosson

50.1 - Three Cheers for Equality
Book 1:
I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson (approved in help)

Option A:
Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote

Option C:
The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson


Points this Post: 50
Total Points: 700

SarahBR

Swapping
for task
30.2 - Jonquil’s task: Takin’ It to the Streets
replacing The Martian by Andy Weir for Royal Wedding by Meg Cabot A GRA. both are good reads authors so not removing a GRA. I find the world that Mia lives in figuratively magical. She grows up a princess living in one of the craziest places in the world NYC before having to move her life over to Genovia to get married within this book to the love of her life Michael.
The Martian Will be used later.

10.6. What is GR up to?
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline A GRA. This book appeared 11th on the March 2015 what we're reading list.

25.4 - Beth Robinson's task: Science & Writing
Option 1:The Martian by Andy Weir A GRA. This fulfills the science portion of this task as the main character within in this book is an astronaut left on the surface of Mars. It is also approved on the help thread.

Option 2:Columbine by Dave Cullen A GRA. This book has a main page genre listed as writing with a sub genre of Journalism. This task fulfills the Writing portion of this task.

Points This Post: 35
GR Authors This Post:3

Total Points: 865
Total GR Authors: 45
Books Read:63

Julia103

5.1 - Benzaiten

Cat Out of Hell

25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer Fun

Option A - In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce
AR rating is IL: UG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 7.0
I got this book from the public library.

Tamora Pierce is a Goodreads Author.

Option C - Murder, She Did: 14 Killer Short Stories by Gillian Roberts
(author initials in GatheRing). Length approved in post 4924 of ebook verification thread.

Gillian Roberts is a Goodreads Author.

Post total: 30 points, 2 GRA
Challenge total points: 735
Total GRA: 26
Total BB tickets: 2
Tasks completed: 36

Pamela3265

25.6 - Dakimel's task: Internship or Summer School?

Option 1: Love by Design by Christine Johnson - Jen is training to be a pilot

Option 4: by Sarah M. Eden


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

Option 2: by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Option 3: by Dorothy Clark (Goodreads Author)


30.5 - Teri-k's task: Good Old Summertime?

Option 1: by Laura Hillenbrand

Option 2: by Renee Andrews (Goodreads Author)


30.6 - Sandy's task: Dancing in the Streets

Book 1: by Danica Favorite (Goodreads Author) Song: Ain't No Mountain High Enough - 288 pages

Book 2: by Mia Ross (Goodreads Author) - Artist: Martha Reeves - 224 pages

288 + 224 = 512 pages


30.7 - Pamela3265's task: Celebrating Summer

Option 2: by Mindy Obenhaus - Church on cover

Option 4: by Louise M. Gouge (Goodreads Author) - Horses are exhibited at my county fair.


Points this post: 140
Total Points: 530
Goodreads Authors this post: 5
Total Goodreads Authors: 20
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 7
Big Books - 500+: 5
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+: 0

30.7 - Pamela3265's task: Celebrating Summer

I chose Option 1 and Option 3.

Option 1 – wedding-related object on cover
by Joyce Carol Oates

floral bouquet on the cover, approved in task help thread


Option 3 - read a book set in a place you would like to go on vacation

Keep the Aspidistra Flying by George Orwell
Set in London, where I would like to vacation

Task total=30
Grand total=525

MELANIE C

TASK NAME: 15.6 Rock around the clock

Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Gier



Qualifier: Clock on cover, hands show 10 pm. Approved in task message #64.

Points this task: 15
Points Total: 515
Tasks Completed: 31
GR Author: 26
Big Books: 0

15.5 WITCH HUNT

American Ghost: A Family's Haunted Past in the Desert Southwest by Hannah Nordhaus

* Hannah Nordhaus is a Goodreads author *

Points This Post: 15
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0

Total for Spring Challenge:
Total Points: 65/1,085
Total Tasks: 4/61
Total Goodreads Authors: 3
Total Big Book Tickets: 0