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message 2701: by SandyL (new)

SandyL | 967 comments 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)
Rock Solid (Rock Solid Construction #1) by Riley Hart

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
Knight & Play (Knight, #1) by Kitty French

Task points = 15 points
Total points = 555 points


message 2702: by puppitypup (last edited Aug 14, 2015 10:39PM) (new)

puppitypup | 272 comments 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

____________________________________________________________
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



message 2703: by Deborah (new)

Deborah | 1668 comments 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


message 2704: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (laurenjberman) LAUREN JODI

10.10 - Haiku!

5 words in the title:

A Will and a Way by Nora Roberts

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


message 2705: by Jasmiina (new)

Jasmiina F (slipperbunny) | 529 comments 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+:


message 2706: by Deana (new)

Deana (ablotial) | 276 comments 5.7 - Jurōjin
OLD found intact in title
everything i never tOLD you
by Celeste Ng (Goodreads Author)

***********
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


message 2707: by Sarah (new)

Sarah (shiraloo) | 240 comments 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


message 2708: by Devon (new)

Devon | 41 comments 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 North American Lake Monsters Stories by Nathan Ballingrud by Nathan Ballingrud


message 2709: by Michele (new)

Michele 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

Briar Rose  by Jane Yolen

Jane Yolen is a GR author

Points: 30
Good Reads Author 1
__________________

Total Points: 395
Good Reads Authors-12


message 2710: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 1804 comments 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


message 2711: by Shan ~A~ (new)

Shan ~A~ 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


message 2712: by Andy (new)

Andy Plonka (plonkaac) | 4207 comments 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. The Wyndham Case (Imogen Quy, #1) by Jill Paton Walsh 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. The Four Last Things (Roth, #1) by Andrew Taylor by Andrew Taylor Counting number is 4 (four).

Points this post: 25
Total points: 915


message 2713: by Mickslibrarian (new)

Mickslibrarian | 285 comments 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)


message 2714: by Nicola (last edited Aug 15, 2015 11:54AM) (new)

Nicola | 1360 comments 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


message 2715: by Nicola (new)

Nicola | 1360 comments M1NKS

25.13 - It's not Usagi
Option 3: Daisy Miller by Henry James
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


message 2716: by Nicola (new)

Nicola | 1360 comments 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


message 2717: by Pia (new)

Pia 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
La reina descalza by Ildefonso Falcones
by Ildefonso Falcones

I + F are both straight letters

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

I read
The Silkworm (Cormoran Strike, #2) by Robert Galbraith
by Robert Galbraith

R + G are both crooked letters

Claiming 2 BB ticket for La reina descalza by Ildefonso Falcones 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


message 2718: by Crowinator (new)

Crowinator 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


message 2719: by Sue (new)

Sue (suetinge) | 1579 comments 20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana - Summer Celebrations

Option 4: cover is predominantly pink or blue

The Collins Case The Collins Case (Heartfelt Cases) by Julie C. Gilbert 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)


message 2720: by Susan (new)

Susan | 217 comments 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


message 2721: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 1573 comments 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


message 2722: by Vicki Willis (new)

Vicki Willis | 166 comments 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


message 2723: by SandyL (new)

SandyL | 967 comments 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)
Jealous And Freakn' (Freakn' Shifters, #2) by Eve Langlais

Task points = 10 points
Total points = 565 points


message 2724: by Papermaker (last edited Aug 15, 2015 07:03PM) (new)

Papermaker | 144 comments 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


message 2725: by Adria (new)

Adria 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


message 2726: by Julia (new)

Julia (julia103) | 2721 comments 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


message 2727: by EShay (new)

EShay Fagan (eshay11) | 569 comments 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 ()


message 2728: by Melanie (new)

Melanie (ladybugh) | 286 comments 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


message 2729: by Kristen (new)

Kristen (kristenia) | 1120 comments 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

The Summer Girls Book One of the Lowcountry Summer Trilogy by Mary Alice Monroe


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**

~~~~~~~~~~
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


message 2730: by puppitypup (last edited Aug 16, 2015 12:03AM) (new)

puppitypup | 272 comments 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.

Lord Carew's Bride (Stapleton-Downes, #4) by Mary Balogh 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


message 2731: by Cat (new)

Cat (cat_uk) | 3387 comments 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


message 2732: by Marscha (new)

Marscha (mysterymb) | 429 comments 15.1 - Yin and Yang

Book 1: Rush (Breathless, #1) by Maya Banks by Maya Banks

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

Book 2: Revealing Us (Inside Out #3) by Lisa Renee Jones by Lisa Renee Jones

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

Total points: 50
Total GRA: 4


message 2733: by Scarlett (new)

Scarlett Sims (broomperson) | 56 comments 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


message 2734: by Delphine (new)

Delphine | 12 comments 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


message 2735: by Delphine (new)

Delphine | 12 comments 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


message 2736: by Book Concierge (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 4448 comments 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 +++


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

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


message 2737: by Pam (new)

Pam (bluegrasspam) 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


message 2738: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2634 comments 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


message 2739: by Diane L (last edited Aug 16, 2015 02:00PM) (new)

Diane L 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 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 (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #7) by Louise Penny A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny

Option 3: Read a book with a single girl/woman on the cover.
Enna Burning (The Books of Bayern, #2) by Shannon Hale Enna Burning by Shannon Hale

Points this post: 100
Points to date: 500



message 2740: by Rebecca NJ (new)

Rebecca NJ (njreader) | 1281 comments 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 **


message 2741: by Cait S (new)

Cait S | 738 comments 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


message 2742: by Christine (new)

Christine | 917 comments 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


message 2743: by Tammy AZ (new)

Tammy AZ (tammyaz) | 1211 comments 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


message 2744: by Sarah (new)

Sarah (templeofsarah) | 51 comments 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


message 2745: by Sarah (last edited Aug 17, 2015 04:15PM) (new)

Sarah Bramble | 202 comments 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


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Julia (julia103) | 2721 comments 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


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Pamela (pamela3265) | 952 comments 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: Longing for Home (Longing for Home #1) by Sarah M. Eden by Sarah M. Eden


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

Option 2: Life As We Knew It (Last Survivors, #1) by Susan Beth Pfeffer by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Option 3: An Unlikely Love by Dorothy Clark by Dorothy Clark (Goodreads Author)


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

Option 1: Unbroken A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand by Laura Hillenbrand

Option 2: Picture Perfect Family (Claremont, Alabama, #3) by Renee Andrews by Renee Andrews (Goodreads Author)


30.6 - Sandy's task: Dancing in the Streets

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

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

288 + 224 = 512 pages


30.7 - Pamela3265's task: Celebrating Summer

Option 2: A Father's Second Chance by Mindy Obenhaus by Mindy Obenhaus - Church on cover

Option 4: Cowgirl for Keeps by Louise M. Gouge 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


message 2748: by Denise (new)

Denise | 471 comments 30.7 - Pamela3265's task: Celebrating Summer

I chose Option 1 and Option 3.

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


message 2749: by Melanie (new)

Melanie (ladybugh) | 286 comments MELANIE C

TASK NAME: 15.6 Rock around the clock

Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Gier

Sapphire Blue (Precious Stone Trilogy, #2) 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


message 2750: by Victoria (RedsCat) (new)

Victoria (RedsCat) (redscat) | 0 comments 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


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