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Summer Challenge 2015: Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE POSTS)
Shiraloo10.5 - June is Caribbean American Heritage Month!
This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Diaz
REQUIRED: Author born in Dominican Republic
25.8 - Catherine T's task: Diverse Reading
BOTH BOOKS AND BOTH AUTHORS ARE NEW TO ME.
Book1: Game, Set, Match by Nana Malone
REQUIRED: Author's heritage is African (from Ghana), as shown at this link: http://writersprojectghana.com/nanama...
Book2: She Loves Me, He Loves Me Not by Zeenat Mahal
REQUIRED: Author's heritage is Asian-Indian (from Pakistan). Book is also set 100% in Pakistan.
*Nana Malone is a GRA*
*Zeenat Mahal is a GRA*
CURRENT POST
Points: 35
Goodreads Authors: 2
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 1015
Goodreads Authors: 50
DakimelMOVING STUFF AROUND POST
10.9 - Three of a Kind
Instead of previously-claimed Rescue My Heart (moving to 25.12), I read
for this task25.12 - Delicious Dee's task: 500 Questions
for option 5 I read
(130 pages)for option 6 I read Rescue My Heart (284 pages)
30.5 - Teri-k's task: Good Old Summertime?
I'm taking If Not, Winter from this task to move to 50.1
Option 1 (same) - Neanderthal Seeks Human
Option 2 (new) -
50.1 Ms Anderson's task: Three Cheers for Equality!
For book 1 I read A Private Gentleman
Book 2 - option a: If Not, Winter: Fragments of Sappho
Book 3 - option b: Not My Father's Son: A Memoir
TALLY:
This post - 75 new points
Total - 975
Dakimel10.1 - Summer Reading
I read Go Set a Watchman - on the Gear Patrol list
30.1 - Schatzie's task: American Independence Day 7-04
Book 1 - Charlatan: America's Most Dangerous Huckster, the Man Who Pursued Him, and the Age of Flimflam (304 pages)
Book 2 - Envy (549 pages)
TALLY -
This post: 40 points
Total: 1015
perletwo15.3 - Now Appearing - Read TWO books, one from Book 1 AND one from Book 2
Book 1: Read a book that has been made into a movie (i.e. theatrical release). A book adaptation from a film also works. Required: Provide a film reference with a link from Rotten Tomatoes or IMDb when you post.
A Walk Among the Tombstones was made into a film in 2014.
Book 2: Read a book by an author who shares a FIRST or LAST name with one of these 100 All-time top grossing movie actors (source: the-numbers.com)
Top Grossing Movie Actors. Names must match exactly. Required: State the name
Just Kids by Patti Smith, who shares the last name with list #32, Maggie Smith.
Points this task: 15
Total points: 800
Books read: 59
Tasks completed: 40
20.6 It was ability that mattered , not disability Out of My Mind Sharon M. Draper - option 3, no 12 on 1st page on the list Stories about Individuals with Disabilities
task points 20
Total points 325
25.5 SUMMER FUN!Option A, In the Garden
by Cat Winters, I borrowed this book from the library.* Cat Winters is a Goodreads author *
Opt C, With the Family
by Andrew Meredith, author initials fAMily gathering.Points This Post: 25
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total for Spring Challenge:
Total Points: 135/1,085
Total Tasks: 7/61
Total Goodreads Authors: 7
Total Big Book Tickets: 0 (less)
BARBARA ★30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?
Option 1: Ubik - Phillip Dick (popular Iowa list #3) 8/9
Option 3:
Blood Games - Chloe Neill (title in red) 8/17Goodreads Author
Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 560
Goodreads Authors: 35
Big Books - 500+: (0)
Big Books - 750+: (0)
Big Books - 1000+: (0)
560/1085 POINTS
Andy P.Task # 25.10 - Sirena's task: My Mom Is the Best
Option 1. Read a book by an author who was born under the sign of LEO (July 23 – August 22)
by Jonathan Kellerman Kellerman's birthday is August 9. Proof is here Option 2. Read a book that is set at least 50% in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Hawaii, Wyoming, New Mexico, California
by Mary Austin Under the author's biographical information it shows the book is set in California.Points this post: 25
Total points: 1005
Mimi Michele30.7 Celebrating Summer
Option 1-June wedding
Wedding Duress by Elizabeth Lynn Casey
Wedding Duress by Elizabeth Lynn Casey
There is a picture of a wedding dress on the cover.
Elizabeth Lynn Casey is a GR author
Option 3-Vacation
A Summer Affair by Elin Hildebrand
by Elin Hilderbrand
Elin Hilderbrand is a GR's author.
This book, like all of Elin Hildebrand's books, is set in beautiful Nantucket. I have never been there but after reading Elin's books, it is on my list of a must go to vacation spot.
Points: 30
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 425
Total Goodreads Authors: 15
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Jen UT20.4 - Author! Author! - Julie De's task: Happy Birthday!
Option 2: The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett
IL: UG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 9.0
Points this post: 20
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Total Points: 200
Theresa 5.7 - Jurojin
The Soldier's Bride
The Soldier's Bride – Maggie Ford
5.8 - Kudokuten
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor: A Novel
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor – Lisa Kleypas (Goodreads Author)
5.9 - Takarabune
Brownies and Broomsticks – Bailey Cates
5.10 - May the Gods be Ever in Your Favor
Seven Deadly Wonders
Seven Deadly Wonders – Matthew Reilly
Big Book - 544 pages
Points this post - 20
Total Points - 50
Goodreads Authors his post - 1
Goodreads Authors total - 5
Big Books this post - 1
Big Books total - 1
20.9 It's Stampede TimeOption 2: Ticket To Ride: Lost And Found In America by Sarah Darmody
Total Points: 120
Laurajay25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer Fun
A- free book borrowed from the library
Thirteen Reasons Why
***jay Asher is a GR author***
C- authors initials in FAMILY GATHERING
A & R Arunshati Roy
The God of Small Things
Current post:
Points: 25
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 180
Total Goodreads Authors: 8
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORMSandy's task: Dancing in the Streets
Book 1: I matched the word "tears" from the #5 song, "Tracks of My Tears."
I read
Tears of Pearl
by Tasha Alexander. The trade paperback is 307 pages long.**Tasha Alexander is a Goodreads Author, I'd like to claim a GRA ticket**
Book 2: I matched the initials of Mary Wells.
I read The Uncoupling by Meg Wolitzer. The trade paperback is 304 pages long.
307 + 304 = 611 pages.
Previous point total: 540
New points this post: 30
Total points: 570
New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 35
GRA tickets this post: 1
Total GRA: 20
Big Book tickets this post: 0
Total Big Books: 2
Kristen IA10.10 - Haiku!
Read a book with a title consisting of 5 or 7 words. Subtitles can be used or ignored.
You Can Date Boys When You're Forty: Dave Barry on Parenting and Other Topics He Knows Very Little About by Dave Barry
I listened to the audiobook, but linked to PB version.
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Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 355/1085
Total Books Read: 27
Tasks Completed: 22/61
Goodreads Authors This Post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 20
Big Books This Post: 0
Total Big Books: 1
50.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Three Cheers for Equality! In honor of recent victories highlighting the power of love in this crazy, mixed-up world of ours, read THREE books from the following options.
Book 1: Read a book with the genre GLBT as a main page genre. GLBT may appear alone or embedded.
Prudence by Goodreads Author David Treuer has the genre GLBT as a main page genre.
Books 2 and 3: Read TWO books from the following options. You may choose the same option twice.
A) Read a book written by a GLBT author on this list: List of LGBT writers.
Scars by Goodreads Author Cheryl Rainfield
American Savage: Insights, Slights, and Fights on Faith, Sex, Love, and Politics by Goodreads Author Dan Savage
Cheryl Rainfield and Dan Savage are both included on the linked list of LGBT writers.
Points This Post: 50
GR Authors This Post:3
Total Points: 370
Total GR Authors: 18
Books Read: 26
Challenges Posted: 16
MELANIE CTASK NAME: 10.7 Think about it...
Read a nonfiction book with religion, spirituality, or philosophy listed as a main page genre.
Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation by Bill Nye
Qualifier: Religion
Points this task: 10
Points Total: 550
Tasks Completed: 33
GR Author: 27
Big Books: 0
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥5.2 Bishamonten
Genre "Crime":Orange Is the New Black
5.3 Daikokuten
Words in the title/subtitle: cash, coin, gold, money, rich, richer, silver, wealth, wealthy--Word: Silver:The Silver Linings Playbook
GRA:Matthew Quick
5.10 May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor
Reader's Choice:Remember Me
GRA:Melanie Batchelor
10.8 Ulysses, again!
Setting at least 50% in Ireland:Angela's Ashes
Points Earned This Post:25
Points Achieved to Date:380/1085
Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
Amy O.25.7 - Nikki's Task: Drug of Choice
Book 1 - re-read a book that is special to you.
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
**Claiming 3 BB tickets - I read the e-book, but the mass market paperback is 1000+ pages. Link to mass market paperback on Goodreads: Gone with the Wind**
Book 2 - Honouring your dealer - read a book that clearly includes the person or relationship that describes you and your book dealer in the Goodreads summary.
My mother was the person who enabled my childhood reading habit.
Sh*tty Mom: The Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us by Mary Ann Zoellner
Goodreads summary states that this book is about parenting, and is written by four mothers.
This post: 25 points
Total to Date = 255 points
Total Goodreads Authors Tickets: 5
Total Big Book Tickets: 5
Big Books - 500+: 2
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+: 1
Books read: 16
Tasks completed: 10
Kristen IAPOST TO RE-ASSIGN A BOOK
15.9 - Take a Ride
Read a book with a name in the title or subtitle. At least the first AND last name appearing together (Mark Twain) or title/honorific and name (King Arthur, Mr. Toad) must be present.
Move The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin from Task 5.5 to Task 15.9
Gabrielle Zevin is a GRA, but I already claimed a GRA ticket for this book
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Points This Post: 15-5=10
Total Points: 365/1085
Total Books Read: 27
Tasks Completed: 22/61
Goodreads Authors This Post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 20
Big Books This Post: 0
Total Big Books: 1
Pamela326510.7. Think about it......
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey - Philosophy genre
15.3 - Now Appearing
The Hundred-Foot Journey by Richard C. Morais (Goodreads Author) - Matches Richard Griffiths
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2980648/?...
25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer Fun
Option B:
by Jill Kemerer (Goodreads Author) - Boat on coverOption C:
by Rhonda Gibson (Goodreads Author) - R and G found in GatheRing25.9 - Elizabeth B's task: Roll of the Dice
Dice Roll: 6 and 3
Book 1: 6 A's:
by Henry Cloud (Goodreads Author)Book 2: 3 N's:
by Lacy Williams (Goodreads Author)Points this post: 75
Total Points: 660
Goodreads Authors this post: 5
Total Goodreads Authors: 28
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 7
Big Books - 500+: 5
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Stephanie12715.1 - Yin and Yang
Book 1. Read a book with a predominately (at least 50%) white cover-
Book 2. Read a book with a predominately (at least 50%) black cover-
Points this post: 15
Total points: 160
25.7 - Nikki's Task: Drug of ChoiceBook 1: The Four Story Mistake by Elizabeth Enright is a beloved book from my childhood. I re-read my old 1942 edition of the book, which has charming illustrations. I loved this story of a big old house in the country and a family of four siblings who had fun together (unlike my siblings and I who were always fighting and did not have much fun together).
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 7.0
Book 2: Then Again by Diane Keaton, a memoir about her mother.
My mother was definitely my reading enabler. She took us to the library from my earliest memories and we checked out piles of books. Then went home and read them as fast as we could, so we could go back and get more.
Points this post: 25
Total points: 805
Harm NL10.7 Think about it.....
I read Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels by J. Warner Wallace. It has religion as main page genre.
J. Warner Wallace is a Goodreads author
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer CelebrationsOption 1 - My daughter is a young woman whose favorite book is The Maze Runner. Read a book with the main page genre "Science Fiction" or "Young Adult". The genre may be stand alone or embedded.
Under the Dome by Stephen King
Science Fiction - 943 users
*Under the Dome has 1074 pages. I claim 3 Big Book Tickets.
*Stephen King is a Goodreads Author
THIS POST:
Points: 20
Big Book Tickets: 3
Goodreads Authors: 1
TOTAL:
Points: 185
Big Book Tickets: 11
Goodreads Authors: 7
EMMA HTask
15.7 Birth of a Nation:
[book set in country from list] Afghanistan
Read:
The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of a Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan
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Points for this Task: 15
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Task
25.4 Science & Writing (2):
Book 1:
[Genre ''Science''/ ''Engineering'']
Read:
iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It
Book 2
[Genre ''Writing'']
Read:
The Pun Also Rises: How the Humble Pun Revolutionized Language, Changed History, and Made Wordplay More Than Some Antics
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Points for this Task: 25
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Points for this POST: 40
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Points TOTAL : 260
Tasks Completed : 13
20.6 It Was Ability that Mattered, Not Disability Out of My Mind Sharon M. Draper ,IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 8.0 , option 3, no 12 on the first page
25.5 Summer fun
The Mouseproof Kitchen Saira Shah, option 1, book of your choice
If I Stay Gayle Forman , option 3. initials in "family gathering"
Tasks points 45
Total points 350
SarahBR10.5. June is Caribbean American Heritage Month!
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys This book is set within the Carribean islands
10.8 - Ulysses, again!
The Importance of Being Earnestby Oscar Wilde. Oscar Wilde is born in Dublin Ireland
30.1 - Schatzie's task: American Independence Day 7-04
Book 1: 12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup. This book has American history listed as a main page genre. This book is 240 pages in this edition.
Book 2:Grey by E.L. James A GRA. This book has a four letter one word title which meets the requirement for this challenge. This book is 576 pages long.
Combined these books total pages are 240+576=816 which fulfills the 704 page target
Points This Post: 50
GR Authors This Post:1
Total Points: 980
Total GR Authors: 50
Books Read:68
Readerboard Name: ElishiaRepost - Original 2665
25.6 - Dakimel's task: Internship or Summer School?
This summer, my kids won’t have many lazy days. One has an internship, and the other is going to summer school.
3) School’s Not Out For Summer – Read a book about university student life or with a main character attending college.
GRA Carol Lynne
4) Music History – Read a book with an instrument on the cover.
Approval
GRA Jet Mykles
Points Earned This Post:25
Points Achieved to Date: 465/1085
Goodreads Authors: 25
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
50.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Three Cheers for Equality!Book 1: Read a book with the genre GLBT as a main page genre.
Orlando by Virginia Woolf
Book 2: Read a book written by a GLBT author on this list: List of LGBT writers.
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf (On list, under W)
Book 3: Read a book by the same author as one of your other two books.
Jacob's Room by Virginia Woolf
Total: 985
Ellen R-S5.1 - Benzaiten Read a book that features a main character who is a librarian (currently or retired).
Book, Line and Sinker by Goodreads Author Jenn McKinlay 292 Pages
5.2 - Bishamonten Read a book with the genre "Crime" listed as a main page genre.
Solitude Creek by Goodreads Author Jeffery Deaver 464 pages
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.
Speaking in Bones by Goodreads author Kathy Reichs
5.10 - May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor For this task, enjoy any book of your choice.
Ritual by Mo Hayder
Today's Points - 20
Total Points-610/1085
Total Tasks Completed-22/61
Number of GR authors this post 3 Total 36
Big Books-500 pages ();750 ()
Books Read - 47
Pages Read - 14,998
Ellen R-S10.1 - Summer Reading
Read a book from one of these summer reading lists: San Francisco Public Library 2014 Adult Summer Reading List,
http://sfpl.org/index.php
The House Girl by Tara Conklin
10.3- Ghost stories around the campfire. Read a book with the main page genre horror or thriller. Genre may be standalone or embedded.
Shadow Man by Cody McFadyen
10.4. We miss you, Jane. Jane Austen died on July 18, 1817. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in JANE AUSTEN. Letters may be used as many times as they are found in JANE AUSTEN (so, 2 As, 2 Ns, 2 Es).
The Immortals by Goodreads author J.T. Ellison
10.5. June is Caribbean American Heritage Month! Read a book set in one of the Caribbean countries or written by an author who was born or currently lives in one of the Caribbean countries.
Approval message 61 on help thread
Twenty-Seven Bones: A Thriller by Jonathan Nasaw
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.
Any Witch Way You Can by Goodreads author Amanda M. Lee
Today's Points - 50
Total Points - 660/1085
Total Completed Tasks - 27/61
Number of GR authors this post 2 Total 38
Big Books-500 pages ();750 ()
Books Read - 52
Pages Read - 16,907
Kristen IA20.4 - Author! Author! - Julie De's task: Happy Birthday!
This is a ONE book task.
REQUIRED: State which option you chose when you post.
Option 1: Read a book that is identified as book #2 or #6 in a series on Goodreads (series title, #).
The 6th Target by James Patterson
**James Patterson is a Goodreads Author**
I listened to the audiobook, but have linked to the PB version.
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Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 385/1085
Total Books Read: 28
Tasks Completed: 23/61
Goodreads Authors This Post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 21
Big Books This Post: 0
Total Big Books: 1
Mary P30.6 - Sandy's task: Dancing in the Streets
Book 1: Little Girl Lost by Brian McGilloway. 305 pgs
( My Girl-Temptations )
Book 2: The Raven by Sylvain Reynard. 496 pgs
( Smokey Robinson )
**Sylvain Reynard is a Goodreads Author**
Points this post: 30
Total points: 545
Goodreads Authors: 30
5.6 - Hotei Read a nonfiction book with the genre "Humor," "Funny," or "Comedy" listed as a main page genre.Maybe We'll Have You Back: The Life of a Perennial TV Guest Star by Fred Stoller
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 .
To Find a Mountain by Dan Ames (GOODREADS AUTHOR) (Ain't No Mountain High Enough"
Book 2: Read a book whose author has the same initials as one of these Motown artists. (280 pages)
The Man Called Brown Condor: The Forgotten History of an African American Fighter Pilot by Thomas E. Simmons (The Supremes) (320 pages)
280+320 = 600 pages (minimum 500)
Total: 1020
GRA: 1
Ellen R-S 15.3 - Now Appearing Book 1: Read a book that has been made into a movie (i.e. theatrical release). A book adaptation from a film also works.
Book 2: Read a book by an author who shares a FIRST or LAST name with one of these 100 All-time top grossing movie actors (source: the-numbers.com) --
One book for both.
The Hundred-Foot Journey by Goodreads author Richard C. Morais
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2980648/?...
Richard Griffiths from message 2 on Task Help 15.3
15.4 - The Big O Book 1 - Read a book with the genre sexuality, romance or erotica on its main book page. The genre may be stand alone, embedded, or within another genre like Historical Romance.
Book 2- Read a book with a word that begins with the letter O in the title or subtitle.
OR
Read ONE book that fulfills BOTH book 1 and book 2 requirements
The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae by Goodreads author Stephanie Laurens
15.6 - Rock Around the Clock Read a book with a clock face on the cover. The display may be analog or digital; a pocketwatch, wristwatch, alarm clock, grandfather clock, building clock, etc. but the clock hands or the time must be visible.
by Goodreads author Anita Klumpers15.9 - Take a Ride Read a book with a name in the title or subtitle. At least the first AND last name appearing together (Mark Twain) or title/honorific and name (King Arthur, Mr. Toad) must be present.
Approved in message 25 of help thread.
Be Mine, Miss Valentineby Patricia Kay
15.10 - BBQ Time Read a book with the letters B, B, (2 B's) and Q found in any combination of title, subtitle, series title, and/or author's name.
Birds of a Feather (Maisie Dobbs #2) by Goodreads author Jacqueline Winspear
Today's Points - 75
Total Points - 735/1085
Total Completed Tasks - 32/61
Number of GR authors this post 4 Total 42
Big Books-500 pages ();750 ()
Books Read - 57
Pages Read - 18,413
5.9 TakarabuneRead a book with something that can be eaten (by humans) on the cover.
by Josi S. KilpackJosi S. Kilpack is a GR Author.
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5.10 May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor
For this task, enjoy any book of your choice.
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Diana Gabaldon is a GR Author.
MMP Outlander for BB Ticket.
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 10
Total GR Authors: 2
Total Big Books: 1
5.1 - BenzaitenThe Archived by Victoria Schwab
+5 Points
15.2 - Outfoxed
Book 1: #1 in the Sandman Series:
The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman
Book 2: "Fire" in the title:
After the Fire, a Still Small Voice by Evie Wyld
+15 Points
15.10 - BBQ Time
Born, Barry, Quan
She Weeps Each Time You're Born by Quan Barry
+15 Points
20.3 - Best Review - Meghanly's task: ACRONYMS
Acronym: TO
The One by Kiera Cass
+20 Points
20.4 - Author! Author! - Julie De's task: Happy Birthday!
Option 2: Read a book with Science Fiction as a main page genre:
Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor
+20 Points
25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series
Books 2 & 3 of the Cairo Trilogy
Palace of Desire by Naguib Mahfouz
Sugar Street by Naguib Mahfouz
+25 Points
25.3 - Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
Book 1 - Read a book written by an author whose initials are ALL "Straight":
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Book 2 - Read a book whose author's initials are all "Crooked".
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
+25 Points
Points this Post: 125
Grand Total: 660
25.3-Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked LetterBook 1- Read a book written by an author whose initials are ALL "Straight" (including middle initials, if used).
The Dinner by Herman Koch
Book 2-Read a book whose author's initials are all "Crooked"
Lock In by John Scalzi GR AUTHOR
Points this post: 25
Total points: 265
GR Authors: 6
BB (750): 1
Ellen R-S10.7. Think about it......
Read a nonfiction book with religion, spirituality, or philosophy listed as a main page genre.
The Lost History of Christianity: The Thousand-Year Golden Age of the Church in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia--and How It Died by Philip Jenkins
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Lauren Jodi's task: The X-Philes Option 3: TRUST NO ONE
Read a book in which the main character is a spy or a double agent.
The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva
20.10 - Group Reads
Read ONE of the books selected as the Group Reads choices for the season:
Cultural>Asia -- The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo
Discussion Thread message 54
25.8 - Catherine T's task: Diverse Reading Both books and their authors are new to me.
** Asian-Indian - authors whose origins are from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Afghanistan, Pakistan or Sri Lanka
The Mango Season by Goodreads authorAmulya Malladi
** Middle-Eastern/North African - authors who have origins in Turkey, Iran, the Arabian Peninsula, Egypt, or the Maghreb (Libya)
In the Country of Men by Hisham Matar
25.9 - Elizabeth B's task: Roll of the Dice rolled 1 & 2
1 T Midnight Sacrifice by Goodreads author Melinda Leigh
2 E's Old Loves Die Hard by Goodreads author Lauren Carr
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.
1. New York City! The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver
4. Restaurants: Italian The Light in the Ruins by Goodreads author Chris Bohjalian
Today's Points - 125
Total Points - 860/1085
Total Completed Tasks - 48/61
Number of GR authors this post 5 Total 47
Big Books-500 pages ();750 ()
Books Read - 66
Pages Read - 21,287
Ellen R-S30.1 - Schatzie's task: American Independence Day 7-04 Book 1: Read a book with the genre "American History" on its main page.
1776 by David McCullough 386 pages
Book 2: Read a book with a title consisting of one 4-letter word
Skin by Mo Hayder 460 pages
386+460= 846 >704
50.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Three Cheers for Equality!
Book 1: Read a book with the genre GLBT as a main page genre. GLBT may appear alone or embedded. -- approved help thread message 3
Posted To Death by Dean James
A) Read a book written by a GLBT author on this list: List of LGBT writers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
A Darker Domain by Val McDermid
C) Read a book by the same author as one of your other two books.
The Skeleton Road by Val McDermid
Today's Points - 80
Total Point -- 940/1085
Total Completed Tasks - 50/61
Number of GR authors this post 0 Total 47
Big Books-500 pages ();750 ()
Books Read - 71
Pages Read - 23,088
Task: 20.5 - Bigger Is Better - Camilla's Task: Dragon KingsOption Used: 2
Read: Jason by Laurell K. Hamilton
Points This Task: 20
Total Points: 100
Jen UT15.1 - Yin and Yang
Book 1: Evolution, Me and Other Freaks of Nature by Robin Brande
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 8.0
Book 2: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Points this post: 15
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Total Points: 215
Boston Kate
25.5 Summer Fun
Book 1: Option A
Another Day by David Levithan
I got an advanced readers copy of this book free from NetGalley
Book 2: Option C
Rumble by Ellen Hopkins
author's initials - EH - can be found in GATHERING
Points this post: 25
Total points: 130
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 10
MIMI MICHELE20.1 Summer is for relaxing
Points: 20
Option 1-I chose this book off my GR’s list-dated clear back to Feb. 28, 2008
The Memory of Water by Karen White
20.2 The X –Philes
Option 3-Trust No one
The League of Night and Fog byDavid Morrell
David Morrell is a Good Reads Author
Points: 40
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 465
Total Goodreads Authors: 16
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+:0
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Task # 30.1 – Schatzie – American Independence DayTotal pages read must be at least 704 pages
Book 1 – AMERICAN HISTORY on main page
Destiny of the Republic – 432 pg
Book 2 – 4-letter title
Jaws ✔ – 12June15
I listened to the audio / MMP - Jaws - 288 pg
Total pages read: 432 + 288 = 720
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This Post: 30 points
Total points to date: 485 points
Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Books Read: (4) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 4
M1NKS15.1 - Yin and Yang
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2.
- (The Island of Dr. Moreau provided for page size confirmation - no English Mass paperbacks available)POINTS
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 955
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 6] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 54
M1NKS20.8 - UNESCO Cities
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - this is set in Edinburgh and Muriel Spark was also born there.
POINTS
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 975
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 6] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 55
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin ♥Correction for Post #2950--Problem Thread Post#420--https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
5.2 Bishamonten
Genre "Crime":The Mysterious Affair at Styles
Points Earned This Post:
Points Achieved to Date: 380/1085
Goodreads Authors: 15
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
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5.9 - Takarabune
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