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Summer Challenge 2015: Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE POSTS)
Coralie25.13 It's not Usagi!
Option 1 – book with genre 'retellings'
The Lost Books of the Odyssey
Option 5 – books with a number in the title – 'three'
Three Parts Dead
This post 25 points
Total to date 740 points
M1NKSREPOST
25.13 - It's not Usagi
Option 3:
by Henry JamesOption 5: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Six Other Stories
POINTS
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 875
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 6] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 50
M1NKS25.9 - Roll of the Dice -5 & 2 5 Ts and 2 Is
1.The Panda's Thumb: More Reflections in Natural History
2. The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis
POINTS
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 900
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 6] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 51
Kait10.2 - It's hurricane season again!
A book whose author's first name matches the name of one of the 2015 Atlantic or Pacific hurricane names.
The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett -- Terry is on the Pacific hurricane names list
Points This Post: 10
GR Authors This Post: 0
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Points: 445
Total GR Authors: 27
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
BellaGBeartask 5.8: Pretty Deadly, Vol. 1: The Shrike written by Kelly Sue DeConnick who is also a GR author
>Points: 5
>AUthor tickets: 1
task 5.9:
>Points: 5
task 20.4, option 2:
>Points: 20
task 20.8:
Caitlín R. Kiernan is born in Dublin.>Points: 20
Total points this message: 50
author tickets: 1
Readerboard Name: Elishia5.10 - May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor
For this task, enjoy any book of your choice.
25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer Fun
A. IN THE GARDEN -
Received as a Christmas gift
GRA Colleen Hoover
C. WITH THE FAMILY -
GRALisa Henry
Points Earned This Post:
Points Achieved to Date: 440/1085
Goodreads Authors: 23
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Christine V15.8 - Dearly Departed
Brave New World I read this audio edition. Link to MMP.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 160
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 10
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500=2, 750=0, 1000=0
LAUREN JODI20.9 - Moderator’s Pet - Wayne’s task: It’s Stampede Time!
Option3: 8th in Series
Wulfe Untamed by Pamela Palmer*
Feral Warriors #8
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 540/1085
Total Books Read: 39
Tasks Completed: 29/61
Goodreads Authors: 30
Big Books: 0
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Mary P's task: Summer is for RelaxingOption 2: Russian Winter by Daphne Kalotay* (Winter is in title)
*Goodreads Author*
Total Points = 190
CathyG5.3 - Daikokuten
Read a book with one of the following words in the title/subtitle: cash, coin, gold, money, rich, richer, silver, wealth, wealthy.
Silver Wolf Clan by Tera Shanley
Goodreads Author
Approved post #4872
15.2 - Outfoxed
Read two books, one from Book 1 AND one from Book 2.
Book 1: Read a book that is #1, #5, #7 or #9 in a series.
Tie Me by Olivia Cunning
Goodreads Author
Approved post #4868
Book 2: Heaven (or Celestial or Prime), Void (or Dark), Wind, Spirit, Fire, Earth, River, Ocean, Mountain, Forest, Thunder, Time, Sound. Read a book with one of those words in the title or subtitle.
Fire and Rain by Lauren Dane
25.11 - Jamie NYC's task: Summer In The City
This is a TWO BOOK task. Choose TWO DIFFERENT options and read a book for each. Required: State which options you chose when you post.
2. Music: Read a book with a main character who is a Musician or with Music as a main page genre. Embedded genres are allowed.
Touch Me by Olivia Cunning
Goodreads Author
Approved post #4868
3. Sports: Read a book with Sports as a main page genre. Embedded genres are allowed.
Down for the Count by Christine Bell
Goodreads Author
Approved line 614
25.12 - Delicious Dee's task: 500 Questions
For this task, you will read TWO books from 2 different options the combined page total for your book MUST BE LESS than 500 pages.
2. Format - Read a book that is either #5, #10, or #50 in a series. The book must be identified as part of a series (Series Title, #) on Goodreads.
Bachelor's Bought Bride by Jennifer Lewis 185pp
Goodreads Author
6. Triple Threat –Read a book that is #3 in a series, as identified on Goodreads (Series Title, #3).
Take Me by Olivia Cunning 226pp
Goodreads Author
30.4 - Dlmrose’s Task: Title Time
Read two books, one Book 1 and one Book 2.
Book 1: Read a book with a title of at least two words . Exclude subtitles.
The Highlander by Elaine Coffman
Book 2: Read a book where the title phrase from Book 1 is found within the title of Book 2.
Her Highness and the Highlander by Tracy Anne Warren
Points this post: 100
Total points: 600
Tasks completed: 31
Books read: 44
Goodreads Authors: 27
10.3 - GHOST STORIES AROUND THE FIRE - The Anatomist's Apprentice15.7 - BIRTH OF A NATION - The Light in the Ruins which is set in Italy.
TOTAL POINTS - 785
TASK NUMBER :25.10 - My Mom Is the BestTASK DESCRIPTION: Read book set in Wyoming and from Best Crime/Mystery Listopia
BOOK READ #1:
AUTHOR:Craig Johnson
DATE READ: 8/16/2015
REQUIRED INFO: Option 2 - set in Wyoming
GR Author:
BOOK READ #2:
AUTHOR:J.D. Robb
DATE READ: 6/5/2015
REQUIRED INFO: Option 4 - #563 on list (page 6)
GR Author:
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TOTALS
Points This Post: 25
GR Author: 0
Big Book: 0
Total Points: 620
Total GR Author : 29
Total Big Book: 0
Sarah E30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?
Option 2: Author's last name begins with A
Walking Home by Simon Armitage
Option 3: Title written in solid white
by Sarah J. MaasI read the kindle edition. Paperback edition for length: Zabójczyni i imperium Adarlanu
*** Sarah J Maas is a Goodreads Author ***
Points this post: 30
Total points: 285
GRA this post: 1
Total GRA: 7
Delicious Dee15.10 - BBQ Time
The Forbidden Life of Alex Moore - Erin Quinn (GR Author) - b in Forbidden (title); b in beyond (series name); Q in Quinn (author)
25.7 - Nikki's Task: Drug of Choice
Book A - Years - I never really stopped reading between childhood and adult, so it was hard to find a book from my childhood that met the task requirements; so this is one of the first romance novels I remember reading as a teen and I've probably read it close to 10 times over the last 15 years; still a favorite of mine to this day
Book B - Forget Me Not - Erika Marks (GR Author) - my current book dealer is my friend Jamie, who also happens to be a romance author in her own right, so I read a book where the main character was a romance author; ebook only approved 4899 of the approval thread
25.10 - Sirena's task: My Mom Is the Best
Option 2 - Recipe for Temptation - Gina Gordon (GR Author) - approximately 3/4 of the book is set in Hawaii during a family reunion, ebook only approved 4889 of the approval thread
Option 3 - After the War - Jessica Scott (GR Author) - 8ppl have shelved as war>military
Points This Post: 65
Points Total: 880
Goodreads Authors: 53
SHELLEY UT10.10 - Haiku!
Love With a Scandalous Lord by Lorraine Heath
Points this task: 10
Total points: 225
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 23
Goodreads authors: 19
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Om122925.4 - Beth Robinson's task: Science & Writing
Option 1: Read a non-fiction book with the genre or sub-genre "engineering" or "science" OR read a book in which the main protagonist is a scientist or engineer of some variety.
Bare Bones by Kathy Reichs
Claiming Kathy Reichs as GR author
Option 2: Read a non-fiction book with the genre or sub-genre "writing" OR read a book in which the main protagonist is an author or journalist as a career, not just as a hobby.
The Bone Tree by Greg Iles
Claiming The Bone Tree as Big Book with 804 pages
Total Points-390/1085
Total Tasks Completed-24/61
Number of GR authors-(17)
Big Books-500 pages (2);750(1)
Catherine TTask 30.6 - Dancing in the Streets
book 1 - read a book with a 4+ letter word from the song titles in its title
Haunted on Bourbon Street by Deanna Chase
matches Street from song #9 - Dancing in the Street
book 2 - read a book whose author initials match those of the top 10 artists
Glory in Death by JD Robb
matches Jimmy Ruffin (middle initial can be ignored)
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points this post - 30
total points = 945
TASK NUMBER :10.7 - Think About ItTASK DESCRIPTION: Read a Non-Fiction w/ Religion as MP Genre
BOOK READ #1:
AUTHOR:Shalom Auslander
DATE READ: 8/17/2015
REQUIRED INFO:
GR Author:
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TOTALS
Points This Post: 10
GR Author: 0
Big Book: 0
Total Points: 630
Total GR Author : 29
Total Big Book: 0
15.5 - Witch HuntRead a book with the genre paranormal on its main page.
A Reunion of Ghosts by Judith Claire Mitchell
15.7 - Birth of a Nation
Read a book set at least 50% in a country on Summer National Days Country List.
Dear Reader by Paul Fournel
Set in France (the best external verification I can find is the "Most Helpful" review on Amazon)
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 30
GR Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0 (500+)
Total tasks completed: 2
Total books read: 2
Task: 10.8 - Ulysses, again!Read: A Course Called Ireland: A Long Walk in Search of a Country, a Pint, and the Next Tee by Tom Coyne
Task: 20.5 - Bigger is Better - Camilla's Task: Dragon Kings
Read: Jason by Laurell K. Hamilton
Points This Task: 30
Total Points: 100
20.1 - Summer is for RelaxingOPTION 1: One of the ten oldest books on my TBR.
Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier
*Tracy Chevalier is a GOODREADS AUTHOR*
20.2 - The X-Philes
OPTION 3: the main character is a spy or a double agent.
The Laughing Monsters by Denis Johnson
Verification that main character, Roland Nair, is a spy - here
20.4 - Happy Birthday!
OPTION 3: a female author whose birthday also falls within June, July or August.
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
20.5 - Dragon Kings
OPTION 4: an author whose initials can be found in one of the cardinal directions.
Raising Wrecker by Summer Wood
Summer Wood's initials are in WeSt.
*Summer Wood is a GOODREADS AUTHOR*
Points this post: 80
TOTAL POINTS: 110
GR Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0 (500+)
Total tasks completed: 6
Total books read: 6
5.10 - May the Gods Be Ever in Your FavorBad Boy Secrets by Seraphina Donavan. *Seraphina Donavan is a GR Author*
25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer Fun
A. IN THE GARDEN - Masters & Boyd by S.J.D. Peterson. Approved in ebook thread message #4939-https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
*SJD Peterson is a GR Author*
I obtained this ebook for free during an DreamspinnerPress.com giveaway in 2013.
C. WITH THE FAMILY - Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny by Holly Madison. Holly Madison's initials, H.M. can be found in FAMILY GATHERING.
Points this post- 30
Total points- 185
GR Authors- 10
20.6 - It Was Ability that Mattered, Not DisabilityOPTION 3: a book found on Stories about Individuals with Disabilities list.
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Number 28 on page 1 of the list.
20.7 - Summer Celebrations
OPTION 4: a book that is predominantly (at least 50%) pink or blue.
by Colin Cotterill20.9 - It's Stampede Time!
OPTION 2: author's initials can be found in the phrase STAMPEDE PARADE.
Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson
20.10 - Group Reads
Read one of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season.
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
I commented in message 6 of the discussion thread.
*Sue Monk Kidd is a GOODREADS AUTHOR*
Points this post: 80
TOTAL POINTS: 190
GR Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 0 (500+)
Total tasks completed: 10
Total books read: 10
25.3 - Straight Letter, Crooked LetterBOOK 1: read a book in which the beginning letter of every word in the title begins with a "Straight" letter.
The Maid's Version by Daniel Woodrell
BOOK 2: read a book whose author's initials are all "Crooked".
The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
25.5 - Summer Fun
OPTION A: read a book that you got for free.
Curtain Call by Anthony Quinn
I borrowed this book for free from the library.
OPTION C: author's initials can be found in FAMILY GATHERING.
Gould's Book of Fish: A Novel in Twelve Fish by Richard Flanagan
30.3 - Going My Way?
OPTION 2: an author whose last name begins with the letter A, or L, or O.
Dust by Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor
OPTION 5: a nonfiction book about a country you would like to visit.
Conquest of the Incas by John Hemming
I live in the UK, and the book is about Peru, which I would like to revisit (having just spent 3 weeks there).
*Conquest of the Incas is a BIG BOOK (640 pages). Claiming 1 BB ticket*
Points this post: 80
TOTAL POINTS: 270
GR Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 1 (500+)
Total tasks completed: 13
Total books read: 16
Elizabeth B5.1 - Benzaiten
main character who is a librarian
Out of Circulation
5.4 - Ebisu
FISH in the title Fish and Ghosts
Points: 10
Total: 1005
Cindy C.Task 25.4-Beth Robinson's task: Science & Writing
Option 1: A non-fiction book with Science as a genre or sub-genre.
The Bone Lady: Life as a Forensic Anthropologist
Option 2: A non-fiction book with writing as a genre or sub-genre. Approved in Help Thread post #96.
One for the Books
Points this post: 25
Total points: 460
Total tasks: 21
GRA: 12
Big Books: (500+):1
30.4 - Dlmrose’s Task: Title Time1 - Doing It Right by MaryJanice Davidson, a Goodreads author
2 - You're Not Doing It Right: Tales of Marriage, Sex, Death, and Other Humiliations by Michael Ian Black
POINTS: 410
20.9 - Moderator's PetOption 2: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (SP in Stampede Parade)
Points this post: 20
Total points: 145
Sam F:50.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Three Cheers for Equality!
Book 1 – Red Rover by Liz Bugg – a GRA – has LGBT asa main page genre
Option B) Book 2 – Hit by a Farm: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Barn by Catherine Friend – a GRA – a memoir by LGBT author about her experiences starting a farm
Option B) Book 3 – Confessions of a Fairy's Daughter: Growing Up with a Gay Dad by Alison Wearing – a GRA – memoir about her dad who is gay
Points this post: 50
GRA this post: 3
Total points this challenge: 140
Total GRA: 11
SarahBRSwapping
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.
Book 2: Zac and Mia by A.J. Betts I find Hospitals to be a magical place as they do great things for people when they are at their sickest and can be helped to be made well again
The Martian Will be used later.
Points This Post: 0
GR Authors This Post:1
Total Points: 840
Total GR Authors: 44
Books Read:63
SarahBR25.4 - 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: 25
GR Authors This Post:1
Total Points: 865
Total GR Authors: 45
Books Read:64
Dakimel5.9 - Takarabune
I read
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Lauren Jodi's task: The X-Philes
For option 3, I read The Reluctant Assassin (MC is an FBI agent)
Bookfinder data: (IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 13.0)
25.7 - Nikki's Task: Drug of Choice
For book 1 I reread Whose Body?
For book 2 I read Rumor Has It - my 1st grade teacher was my 'dealer' and the MC teaches elementary school.
TALLY:
This post - 50 points
Total - 900
SarahBR15.4 - The Big O
One Book Option
The Reader on the 6.27 by Jean-Paul Didierlaurent. This book has a main page genre listed as Romance as well as having a word starting with the letter O within the title.
Points This Post: 15
GR Authors This Post:0
Total Points: 880
Total GR Authors: 45
Books Read:65
DEANA10.9 - Three of a Kind?
Three women on the cover
The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy
(approved as not really for children here)
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THIS POST:
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Points: 10
TOTALS:
Tasks Completed: 12
Books Read: 13
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 1
Points: 125
25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer FunIn the Northeast summer is so short we have to try and pack a lot into a few short months. This task is based on my summer activities. Please chose TWO different options and read a book for each.
A. In honor of my husband read a book that you got for free. It can be borrowed from the library, a friend or family member. Or it could be a gift. Just as long as it was free. REQUIRED: State where you received the book.
I borrowed Jack of Spades by Joyce Carol Oates from the library.
C. For this option read a book where the authors initials can be found in FAMILY GATHERING. All initials count and letters may only be used as often as they appear.
A Slipping-Down Life by Anne Tyler. The second and third letters in the word gathering are this authors initials.
Points This Post: 25
GR Authors This Post:0
Total Points:280
Total GR Authors: 13
Books Read: 20
Challenges Posted: 13
10.9 - Three of a Kind?The number three is significant in many mythologies and religions. Read a book that has exactly 3 living beings (mammal, bird, fish, reptile - no trees, flowers, etc.) on the cover.
by Dan Ariely has exactly 3 people on the cover.Points This Post: 10
GR Authors This Post:0
Total Points:290
Total GR Authors: 13
Books Read: 21
Challenges Posted: 14
ESHAY10.4
Author's initials can be found in JANE AUSTEN
Start: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average and Do Work That Matters by Jon Acuff
Initials JA
*Jon Acuff is a GR Author*
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Wayne's task: It's Stampede Time!
Option 2: Author's initials in STAMPEDE PARADE.
Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari
Initials AA
Points: 105
Books: 7
GRA: 3
BB:
500 () 1000 () 1500 ()
Jayme(the ghostreader)Diane Mott Davidson20.9 It's Stampede Time
Option 2 Read a book with the author's initials are in StaMpeDe paraDe.
I read The Main Corpseby Diane Mott Davidson
Diane Mott Davidson is a Goodreads author.
Tasks Completed 7
Books Read: 9
GR Authors Total: 8, +1 Diane Mott Davidson
BB Tickets 0
Task Points: 20
Grand Total: 115
30.4 - Dlmrose’s Task: Title TimeRead two books, one Book 1 and one Book 2.
Book 1: Read a book with a title of at least two words . Exclude subtitles.
Book 2: Read a book where the complete title from Book 1 is found within the title of Book 2.
>The title from Book 1 must match EXACTLY i.e. no plurals or possessives, no intervening or additional words.
>The title of Book 2 must have at least ONE MORE WORD in the title than Book 1's title. Articles are permitted.
>Subtitles are excluded.i>
Book 1: The Living by Goodreads Author Matt de la Pena
Book 2: The Antelope in the Living Room: The Real Story of Two People Sharing One Life by Goodreads Author Melanie Shankle
Points This Post: 30
GR Authors This Post:2
Total Points: 320
Total GR Authors: 15
Books Read: 23
Challenges Posted: 15
Post #2125.2 - Shiraloo's task: Summer’s Bounty
Using Option 1 for both my books
You can choose the same option twice.
OPTION 1 – JUNE:Read a book where the author’s initials can be found in the word RHUBARB.
1) Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway
1) The Cage by Roy Brown
Points this post:25
Total: 475
Books read: 35
Tasks Done:24
SarahBRForgot to add the GRA. So total is 46 now
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.
Book 2: Zac and Mia by A.J. Betts I find Hospitals to be a magical place as they do great things for people when they are at their sickest and can be helped to be made well again
The Martian Will be used later.
Points This Post: 0
GR Authors This Post:1
Total Points: 840
Total GR Authors: 46
Books Read:63
Bluegrass Pam15.1 Yin and Yang
Book 1: at least 50% white cover & Book 2: at least 50% black cover
Book 1:
by Megan MirandaApproved on help thread post # 251.
** Megan Miranda is a GRA. **
Book 2:
by Peter MendelsundGRA this post: 2
Total GRA: 7
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 160
25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a SeriesI completed The Angel by Tiffany Reisz and The Prince by Tiffany Reisz
Books # 2 and 3
Points for this task: 25
GRA:1; Tiffany Reisz is a GRA
BB:0
Points for Summer:
Points: 160
GRA: 10
BB:
Books Read:14
Tasks Completed:12
Pamela326525.11 - Jamie NYC's task: Summer In The City
Option 1: A Daughter's Return by Janet Lee Barton (Goodreads Author)
Option 2: Hope Springs by Sarah M. Eden - Approved in post 67 of help thread
30.4 - Dlmrose’s Task: Title Time
Book 1: The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do by Kenneth Blanchard, Mark Miller (Goodread Authors)
Book 2: Secret Admirer, The by Annette Mahon (Goodreads Author)
Points this post: 55
Total Points: 585
Goodreads Authors this post: 3
Total Goodreads Authors: 23
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 7
Big Books - 500+: 5
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Post #2220.3 - Best Review - Meghanly's task: ACRONYMS
The Other = TO
Points this post:20
Total: 495
Books read: 36
Tasks Done:25
KAZ KOMO25:13 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: It's not Usagi
Option 3: Read a book with a single girl/woman on the cover - Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
Option 5: Read a book with a counting number found in the title - The Secret of Platform 13
by Eva Ibbotson (the genre "childrens" was noted for this book so the AR Book Finder ratings are as follows - IL: MG, BL: 5.8, AR: 7.0)Points this task: 25
Total Points: 325
GRA: 2
Points: 25
LAUREN JODI20.3 - Best Review - Meghanly's task: ACRONYMS
First letters in the title form the word “IF”:
Irresistible Force by D.D. Ayres
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 560/1085
Total Books Read: 40
Tasks Completed: 30/61
I would like to move The Promise of Jenny Jones by Maggie Osborne from Task 15.9 to Task 15.4, as follows:15.4 The Big O
Two book challenge that can be fulfilled by reading one book that fulfills both Book 1 and Book 2 requirements
Book 1: Read a book with the genre sexuality or romance as its main page genre.
Book 2: Read a book with a word that begins with the letter O in the title or subtitle.
The Promise of Jenny Jones by Maggie Osborne
(Main page genre is romance and the title includes the word "of" which starts with the letter O)
(This is a correction to post 2809, I am moving the book to another task as it did not fit the requirements of task 25.12)15.9 Take a Ride
One book challenge
Read a book with a name in the title or subtitle. At least the first and last name appearing together or title/honorific and name (King Arthur, Mr. Toad) must be present.
Lord Carew's Bride by Mary Balogh
(Lord Carew is a title plus last name)
Gr Author? No
Big Book? No
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Points this post: 15
Points thus far: 580
GR Authors this post: 0
GR Authors thus far: 27
Big Books this post: 0
Big Books thus far: 2
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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Option 1, Body of water on cover.
* May Williams is a Goodreads author *
25.13 IT'S NOT USAGI
Option 1, Genre "Retelling"
* Andi Teran is a Goodreads author *
Opt 3, Single woman on cover
* Sarah Addison Allen is a Goodreads author *
Points This Post: 45
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total for Spring Challenge:
Total Points: 110/1,085
Total Tasks: 6/61
Total Goodreads Authors: 6
Total Big Book Tickets: 0