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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2015
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Summer Challenge 2015: Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE POSTS)

The Librarian by Mikhail Elizarov
5.9 - Takarabune Read a book with something that can be eaten (by humans) on the cover.

Total: 1085!

BB in the series title and Q in the author's first name:
A Dangerous Place(Maisie Dobbs#11) by Jacqueline Winspear****Goodreads Author****
Total points 135

Option 1:City of Fallen Angels by Clare, Cassandra(goodreads author)
20.2 Rookie at the Top - Lauren Jodi's task: The X-Philes
Option 1:
King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard (page 2)
20.4 - Author! Author! - Julie De's task: Happy Birthday!
Option 2: Science Fiction The Drowned Cities by Paolo Bacigalupi (Goodreads Author)
20.7 Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer Celebrations
Option 1: The Sacrifice by Charlie Higson
This Post: 80
Total Points: 80
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 4
Goodreads Authors: 2
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]


This is a repost of 1275 to include a GR author
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer Celebrations - Option 1 - genre Sci-Fi or YA
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel (GR author)
This Task :
Points: 20
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: (500+): 0 (750+): 0 (1000+): 0
Totals:
Total: 155/1085
GR Authors: 5
Big Books: (500+): 0 (750+): 0 (1000+): 0
Total Tasks Completed: 7/61

This is a repost of 929 to include a GR author.
Birth of a Nation - book set in a country with national day in June, July or August
Hotel Moscow: A Novel by Talia Carner (GR Author) is set in Russia, where the National Day is June 12th
This Task :
Points: 15
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: (500+): 0 (750+): 0 (1000+): 0
Totals:
Total: 105/1085
GR Authors: 3
Big Books: (500+): 0 (750+): 0 (1000+): 0
Total Tasks Completed: 5/61

This is a repost of 347 to include a GR author
20.5 - Bigger is Better – Camilla’s task: Dragon Kings - Option 3: Royalty and palaces
Something Must Be Done about Prince Edward County: A Family, a Virginia Town, a Civil Rights Battle by Kristen Green (GR author)
This Task :
Points: 20
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: (500+): 0 (750+): 0 (1000+): 0
Totals:
Total: 70/1085
GR Authors: 2
Big Books: (500+): 0 (750+): 0 (1000+): 0
Total Tasks Completed: 3/61

20.4 - Author! Author! - Julie De's task: Happy Birthday!
Option 1: Book 2 in a series
Like a Fire Burning
** Like a Fire Burning is a Big Book (515 pages). Claiming 1 BB ticket **
I had read up to page 226 of 515 before the summer challenge began.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 390
BB tickets this post: 1
Total BB tickets: 3

5.10 May the gods be ever in your favor
Read a book of your choice
The Vanishing by Tim Krabbé
30.1 American Independence Day
Book 1-Read a book with American History on the main genre page
The Greatest Generationby Tom Brokaw
Books 2-Book consisting of one 4 letter word
Toys byJames Patterson
Page total - Greatest Generation: 464 pages + Toys:364 pages = 828
James Patterson is a Good Reads Author
Points: 35
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 500
Total Goodreads Authors: 17
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+:0
Big Books - 1000+: 0

10.1 Summer Reading
From the San Francisco Public Library 2014 Adult Summer Reading List.
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
** Goodreads Author **
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 110
GRA this post: 1
Total GRA: 6

Option 3: Read a book by a female author whose birthday falls within these three months: June, July and August
I read:

by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir
Goodreads states she was born on August 24, 1963
POINTS
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 295
GR Author:
Big Books:
500 () 750 (X) 1000 ()
Tasks Completed: 15
GRA Total: 5
BB Total: 2

15.3 - Now Appearing
I read one book that fit both requirements.
Paper Towns by John Green
Paper Towns was made into a film. Here's the link from IMDB.
The author, John Green, shares his first name with several actors who are on the 100 All-Time Top Grossing Movie Actors list including John Ratzenberger, John Cleese, John Goodman, John Travolta and John Turturro.
John Green is also a GoodReads Author.
25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series
Book 1: The Little Lady Agency by Hester Browne (Book 1)
Book 2: Little Lady, Big Apple by Hester Browne (Book 2)
Both books are part of the The Little Lady Agency series.
Hester Browne is a GoodReads Author, so I should get two tickets for her.
Points This Post: 40
Total Points: 60
Books Read: 4
Completed Tasks: 3
Tasks in Progress: 1
Pages Read: 1313
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]

25.3 - Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
Book 1: Author initials are all "straight"-The Wallcreeper by Nell Zink
Book2: Author initials are all "crooked"-The New Sorrows of Young W. by Ulrich Plenzdorf
Points this post: 25
Total points: 210

25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer Fun
Option 1 - When We Were Animals - Joshua Gaylord (GR Author) - I received the audiobook free from the publisher
Option 3 - Dodging Temptation - Avery Flynn (GR Author) - Authors initials AF are found in FAmily Gathering
Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 985
Goodreads Authors: 60

10.1 - Summer Reading
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
This was found on the San Francisco Public Library 2014 Summer Adult Reading List.
Robin Sloan is a goodreads author.
Points this task: 10
Total points: 260
Tasks completed: 20
Books read: 26
Goodreads authors: 21
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

You're Never Weird on the Internet by Felicia Day. GR AUTHOR Felicia appears on the list of Pacific hurricane names.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 275
GR Authors: 7
BB (750): 1

Task 20.7 Summer Celebrations
Option 1: Genre Science Fiction
I read Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel WHO IS A GOODREADS AUTHOR!!!
Points this post:20
Total points:230
Tasks completed:17
Books read:21
Goodreads Authors:7
Big Books:500+(3)750+(0)1000+(0)

TASK NAME: 30.6 Sandy's task: Dancing in the Streets
Book 1: The House on Tradd Street by Karen White
Qualifier: Dancing in the STREET. 329 pages.
Book 2: A Year of Marvellous Ways by Sarah Winman
Qualifier: Initials S.W. - Stevie Wonder = S.W. - Sarah Winman, 320 pages
More than 500 pages combined (329+320=649)
Points this task: 30
Points Total: 580
Tasks Completed: 34
GR Author: 27
Big Books: 0
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Task Name: 15.2 Outfoxed
Book 1: Read a book that is #1, #5, #7 or #9 in a series.
Lady of Ashes by Christine Trent
Qualifier: #1 in series
Book 2: Heaven (or Celestial or Prime), Void (or Dark), Wind, Spirit, Fire, Earth, River, Ocean, Mountain, Forest, Thunder, Time, Sound.
River of Darkness by Rennie Airth
Qualifier: River in title.
Claiming GRA for Christine Trent
Points this task: 15
Points Total: 595
Tasks Completed: 35
GR Author: 28
Big Books: 0

5.1 - Benzaiten Read a book that features a main character who is a librarian (currently or retired).
The Librarian by Mikhail Elizarov
5.9 - Takarabune Read a book with something that can be eaten (by humans) on the cover.

The French Don't Diet Plan: 10 Simple Steps to Stay Thin for Life by William Clower The French Don't Diet Plan, by William Clower (OBJECT: BREAD)
Total: 1085...

30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?
Option 2: Author first name is Mary, Kathleen, or Donna OR last name starts with A or L or O.
The Fever by Megan Abbott. Last name starts with A.
**** Megan Abbott is a Goodreads Author ****
Option 3: Title written in solid red, white, or blue.

IN POST:
Points: 30
Goodreads Author: 1
Big Book: 0
TOTAL SO FAR:
Points: 900 + 30 = 930
Goodreads Author: 33 + 1 = 34
Big Book: 4 + 0 = 4

10.7. Think about it......
Non-fiction book with "philosophy" genre on main page
You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train: A Personal History of Our Times
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THIS POST:
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Points: 10
TOTALS:
Tasks Completed: 13
Books Read: 14
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 1
Points: 135

10.1 - Summer Reading
A book from one of the provided summer reading lists.
The Martian by Andy Weir -- On San Francisco Public Library 2014 Adult Summer Reading List
Andy Weir is a GR Author.
Points This Post: 10
GR Authors This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Points: 455
Total GR Authors: 28
Total Big Book Tickets: 1

25.6 - Dakimel's task: Internship or Summer School?
Option 1 - On-the-job Training - Flashes of Me: An Erotic Novella - Cynthia Sax (GR Author) - from the description: Katalina, the new intern
Option 4 - Music History -

Points This Post: 25
Points Total: 1010
Goodreads Authors: 62

15.7 - Birth of a Nation
A book set >= 50% in country celebrating National Day in June, July, or August.
Book set in Sweden - National Day is in June.
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman.
**** Fredrik Backman is a GRA ****
30.6 - Dancing in the Streets
Book 1: Book with the word "Girl" from song My Girl
Silver Girl by Elin Hilderbrand 432 pages
**** Elin Hilderbrand is a GRA ****
Book 2: Author James Roman has same initials as Jimmy Ruffin.
Chronicles of Old New York by James Roman 260 pages.
**** James Roman is a GRA ****
Total Points: 375
Total GRA: 16

Task 5.10 May the Gods Be Ever In Your Favor
For this task, enjoy any book of your choice.
Breakaway by Kelly Jamieson
Task points = 5 points
Total points = 645 points

25.10 - My Mom is the best
Option #3:
Beloved by Corinne Michaels
Genre: War>Military
Option #4:
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
1st page (#70)
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 725

1 book challenge
Option 2: Read a book with ...Fantasy...as a main page genre.
The Changeling Sea by Patricia A. McKillip
(Fantasy genre)
GR Author? No
Big Book? No
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Points this post: 20
Posts thus far: 745
GR Authors this post: 0
GR Authors thus far: 34
Big Books this post: 0
Big Books thus far: 2

Paranormal on main page:
A Reunion of Ghosts by Judith Claire Mitchell
+15 Points
25.2 - Shiraloo's task: Summer’s Bounty
OPTION 1 – JUNE: RhubaRb
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
OPTION 3 – AUGUST: To celebrate this, read a book that has the genre Food as a main genre:
All Over Creation by Ruth Ozeki
+25 Points
25.9 - Elizabeth B's task: Roll of the Dice
My Roll: Double 2s: 2 Ts
descenT sTories
Descent of Man: Stories
abouT noThing
Much Ado About Nothing
+25 Points
Points this Post: 65
Grand Total: 860

5.7 - Jurōjin
Read a book that has the word OLD found intact in the title/subtitle or in the author's name.
The Bobby Gold Stories
Points this post 5
Points total 20

25.10 Sirena's Task: My Mom is the Best
I combined options 1 and 4 in one book.
Option 1: Author's birthday falls within sign of Leo (Aug. 15 as shown on GR page)
Option 4: Book is #1 on page 1 of list of Best Crime and Mystery Books
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
841 pages, meets requirement of being greater than 550 pages.
Points this post: 25
Total points to date: 480
Tasks completed to date:25
GRA this post: 0
GRA to date: 18
BB (+750 pages) this post: 1
BB to date: 4

TASK NAME: 25.4 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.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Qualifier: Protagonist is a scientist
Option 2: Read a non-fiction book with the genre or sub-genre "writing"
Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation by L. Truss
Qualifier: genre writing
Claiming GRA for Graeme Simsion
Points this task: 25
Points Total: 620 (Ignore this total - I had to repost one in message 3220)
Tasks Completed: 36
GR Author: 29
Big Books: 0

******REMOVE You Can Date Boys When You're Forty: Dave Barry on Parenting and Other Topics He Knows Very Little About by Dave Barry from Task #10.10*******
30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?
Pick two different options and read one book for each (two books total).
REQUIRED: State which options you chose when you post.
Option 1: Read a book from one of the following lists: Popular Iowa Books or Books Set in Iowa. Some of these may not meet SRC guidelines, so choose wisely.
REQUIRED: State which list and on which page of the list your book can be found when you post.
Home by Marilynne Robinson
Books Set in Iowa list - page 1, #37 (there are four #37’s)
I listened to the audiobook, but have linked to the PB version.
Option 3: In honor of the Union Jack, read a book with the title written in solid red OR white OR blue lettering. The title words should all be the same color (either red OR blue OR white). Only the title applies; subtitles, etc. may be different colors. When you post, link to book cover.
You Can Date Boys When You're Forty: Dave Barry on Parenting and Other Topics He Knows Very Little About by Dave Barry (title in white lettering)

I listened to the audiobook, but have linked to the PB version.
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Points This Post: 30-10=20
Total Points: 455/1085
Total Books Read: 32
Tasks Completed: 25/61
Goodreads Authors This Post: 0
Total Goodreads Authors: 24
Big Books This Post: 0
Total Big Books: 1

25.9 Elizabeth B's Task: Roll of the Dice
I rolled a 2 and a 4.
Book 1: 2 occurrences of 4th letter (O) in title
Very Good, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse
Book 2: 4 occurrences of the 2nd letter (T) in title (subtitle excluded)
Just One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi Taylor
I read the kindle edition. The paperback can be found here: Just One Damned Thing After Another
Jodi Taylor is a goodreads author.
25.13 Morgan Faeriesfolly's Task: It's Not Usagi
I chose options 1 and 3
Option 1: Book with "retellings" as main page genre.
Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth.
Kate Forsyth is a goodreads author.
Option 2: Book with a single woman on the cover
Shadow on the Crown by Patricia Bracewell.
Patricia Bracewell is a goodreads author.
Points this post: 50
Total points to date: 530
Tasks completed to date:27
GRA this post: 3
GRA to date: 21
BB (500 pages) this post: 0
BB to date: 4

30.1 American Independence Day
Book 1: Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania Erik Larson (goodreads author)
*this book does not list American History as a genre but the task writer has it placed on the approved list for this task/also states Dead Wake as ok in msg #49 of the help thread.
*hardcover 430 pages
Book 2: Heft by LIz Moore (goodreads author)
*pb352 pages
*total pages of both books = 798
Above task: 30 points
# tasks submitted to date: 29
GRA: 29
New total: 515 points

MELANIE C
Task Name: 15.2 Outfoxed
Book 1: Read a book that is #1, #5, #7 or #9 in a series.
Lady of Ashes by Christine Trent
Qualifier: #1 in series
Book 2: Heaven (or Celestial or Prime), Void (or Dark), Wind, Spirit, Fire, Earth, River, Ocean, Mountain, Forest, Thunder, Time, Sound.
River of Darkness by Rennie Airth
Qualifier: River in title.
Claiming GRA for Christine Trent
Points this task: 15
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TASK NAME: 30.6 Sandy's task: Dancing in the Streets
Book 1: The House on Tradd Street by Karen White
Qualifier: Dancing in the STREET. 329 pages.
Book 2: A Year of Marvellous Ways by Sarah Winman
Qualifier: Initials S.W. - Stevie Wonder = S.W. - Sarah Winman, 320 pages
More than 500 pages combined (329+320=649)
Points this task: 30
Points this post: 45
Points Total: 595
Tasks Completed: 34
GR Author: 27
Big Books: 0

15.10 - BBQ Time
Quarterback Draw - Jaci Burton (QuarterBack - Burton) 8/25
Goodreads Author
Totals for Challenge
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 610
Goodreads Authors: 39
Big Books - 500+: (0)
Big Books - 750+: (0)
Big Books - 1000+: (0)
610/1085 POINTS

Non-fiction humor: The Amazing Thing About the Way It Goes: Stories of Tidiness, Self-Esteem and Other Things I Gave Up On by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
5.9 - Takarabune
Something edible on the cover: Charms and Chocolate Chips by Bailey Cates

cupcakes and cookies
10.6. What is GR up to?
A book from the May 2015 Goodreads staff list #48: Unaccustomed Earth: Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri
Points this post: 20
Total points: 860

Read a book with a clock face on the cover.

The Watchmaker of Filigree Street (2015) by Natasha Pulley (Hardcover, 318 pages)
425 + 15 = 440
Tasks Completed: 22
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 425 + 15 = 440
Books read: 32
Pages read: 10,794
Read but not claimed: 02
Goodreads Authors: 09
Big Books:
(2) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+

March: Book Two by John Robert Lewis (so glad Book One won the fall group read! I may have to reread it, Book Two was great!)
25.8 Diverse Reading
Beloved by Toni Morrison (I listened to it- which was FABULOUS, here's a paperback edition: Beloved) Toni Morrison is African American.
Falling Leaves: The True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter by Adeline Yen Mah Adeline Yen Mah was born in China.
I have not read either book before, nor have I read either author before this task.
New points: 30
Total points: 150
Barring a sudden flurry of reading, that's it for me this challenge! Many thanks to everyone as always!

5.5 - Fukurokuju
Books About Books genre on the main page (9 users)
The Lies That Bind by Kate Carlisle*
Confirmed in post #8 of the task help thread
* Goodreads Author
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 615/1085
Total Books Read: 45
Tasks Completed: 33/61

30.3 Donna Jo’s Task: Going My Way?
This summer you can travel a little with me. Pick two different options and read one book for each (two books total). REQUIRED: State which options you chose when you post.
Option 1: In June I will be traveling to my old home town in Iowa. Read a book from one of the following lists: Popular Iowa Books or Books Set in Iowa. REQUIRED: State which list and on which page of the list your book can be found when you post.
Calamity Jayne, Kathleen Bacus
Popular Iowa Books List, Page 1, bottom half
Option 3: In August, my brother, sister-in-law, her sister, and brother-in-law, and I are going on a tour of Scotland, England's Lakes District, and Ireland. Read a book with the title written in solid red OR white OR blue lettering.

White lettering for both the title and author.
Points this Task: 30
Books Read: 2
Tasks Completed: 28
Points So Far: 545
Total GRAs: 18
Total Big Books: (500+) 3

5.10 - May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor
Any book.
The Nodwick Chronicles V: Tour of Doodie by Aaron Williams.
Points This Post: 5
GR Authors This Post: 0
BB Tickets This Post: 0
Total Points: 660
Total GR Authors: 17
BB Tickets: 8
Books Read: 52

Task 50.1 Three Cheers For Equality
Book 1 BLT Genre: Trauma Alert by Radclyffe
Book 2 A) This Is Not For You by Jane Rule On list of LGBT writers!
Book 3 C) Firestorm byRadclyffe Same author as Book 1!
Points this post:50
Total points:280
Tasks completed:18
Books read:24
Goodreads Authors:7
Big Books:500+(3)750+(0)1000+(0)

Task 25.1 - Angel Book Junkie's Task: In a Series
Virgin River Series by Robyn Carr GRA
Hidden Summit #17 in the series
Temptation Ridge #6 in the series
Points for this task: 25
GRA tickets: 2

Repost with links from message 3228
Task 50.1 Three cheers for equality
Book 1 BLGT genre Trauma Alert by Radclyffe
Book 2 A) This Is Not For You by Jane Rule On author list!
Book 3 C) Firestorm by Radclyffe Same author as book 1!

#55 on the May list
15.2 - OUTFOXED
BOOK 1 - The Anatomist's Apprentice #1 in the Thomas Silkstone Series
BOOK 2 - TIME - Somewhere in Time
TOTAL POINTS - 820

5.4 - Ebisu - Read a book that has all of the letters in FISH or all of the letters in LUCK in its title/subtitle.
Lucky Jim - LUCK
POINTS
Points This Post: 5
Points Total: 1005
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 7] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 57

30.1 - Schatzie's task: American Independence Day 7-04
Book 1: Page 1, no 2 on the Best American History Books list
1776 by David McCullough - 386 pages
Book 2: One four-letter word title
Pure by Julianna Baggott - 448 pages
*** Julianna Baggott is a Goodreads author ***
386 + 448 = 834 pages
Points this post: 30
Total points: 420
GRA this post: 1
Total GRA: 10

20.7 - Summer Celebrations
Entice by Jessica Shirvington
Option 1 - "Young Adult" is a main page genre shelved by 177 users
25.2 - Summer’s Bounty
Book 1 - Long Gone by Alafair Burke
Option 1 - The author's initials can be found in the word rhubArB
Book 2 - Food: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan
Option 3 - Shelved as "Food And Drink>Food" on the main page by 88 users
25.3 - Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
Book 1 - Life on Hold by Karen McQuestion
Both K and M are considered "straight" letters.
Book 2 - Invisible by James Patterson
Both J and P are considered "crooked" letters.
This post: 70 points
Total points to date: 405 points
Tasks completed: 25
** Electing to not track GR authors and Big Books this season **
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15.8 - Dearly Departed : Read a book with Science Fiction, Fantasy, or any combination of those genres (Science Fiction Fantasy, Science Fantasy, etc.) on its main book page.
Stardust by Neil Gaiman has Fantasy as a main page genre
**Neil Gaiman is a GRA**
20.4 - Author! Author! :
Option 2: Read a book with American, Fantasy, Western, Adventure, OR Science Fiction as a main page genre.
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men was approved on the task help page.
Points this post: 35
Total points: 75
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets: 1