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message 3101: by Maddie (new)

Maddie | 45 comments MADDIE

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


message 3102: by Sirena (new)

Sirena (spthewife) | 298 comments 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

Total: 1085!


message 3103: by Wendy UK (new)

 Wendy  UK (wendyuk) | 724 comments 15.10 - BBQ Time



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


message 3104: by Michael (new)

Michael Mcdaid | 163 comments 20.1 - Most Improved Player - Mary P's task: Summer is for Relaxing
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]





message 3105: by Katie (new)

Katie | 53 comments Doing Dewey

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


message 3106: by Katie (new)

Katie | 53 comments Doing Dewey

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


message 3107: by Katie (new)

Katie | 53 comments Doing Dewey

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


message 3108: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 1804 comments Sarah E

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


message 3109: by Michele (last edited Aug 26, 2015 08:37AM) (new)

Michele MIMI MICHELE
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
____________________________

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


message 3110: by Alicia (new)

Alicia | 42 comments ALICIAAA1

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


message 3111: by Pia (new)

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

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

I read: Last Rituals (Þóra Guðmundsdóttir, #1) by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir

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


message 3112: by Carly (new)

Carly | 261 comments Carly

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]


message 3113: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie | 400 comments Stephanie127

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


message 3114: by Dee (last edited Aug 26, 2015 03:16PM) (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8954 comments Delicious Dee

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


message 3115: by Shelley (new)

Shelley | 176 comments SHELLEY UT

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)


message 3116: by Scarlett (new)

Scarlett Sims (broomperson) | 56 comments 10.2-Read a book whose author's first name matches the name of one of the 2015 Atlantic or Pacific hurricane names.
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


message 3117: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F


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)


message 3118: by Melanie (new)

Melanie (ladybugh) | 286 comments MELANIE C

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


message 3119: by Sirena (new)

Sirena (spthewife) | 298 comments REPOST

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

Total: 1085...


message 3120: by Narumon (last edited Aug 26, 2015 01:56PM) (new)

Narumon NARUMON
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.
The Colour of Magic (Discworld, #1) by Terry Pratchett by Terry Pratchett. The title is written in solid red.

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


message 3121: by Deana (new)

Deana (ablotial) | 276 comments DEANA

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

***********
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


message 3122: by Kaity (new)

Kaity | 358 comments Kait

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


message 3123: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 8954 comments Delicious Dee

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 - The Rancher and the Rock Star (Rural Gentlemen, #1) by Lizbeth Selvig - Lizbeth Selvig (GR Author) - guitar on cover

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


message 3124: by Pat (new)

Pat (peakles) | 145 comments By Peakles


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



message 3125: by Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus (new)

Dlmrose | 18433 comments Mod
Congratulations, Sirena! Fall Challenge task 25.5 is yours!


message 3126: by SandyL (new)

SandyL | 967 comments SandyD

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


message 3127: by Sarah (new)

Sarah (templeofsarah) | 51 comments SClosson

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


message 3128: by puppitypup (new)

puppitypup | 272 comments 20.4 Happy Birthday!
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

___________________________________________________________
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


message 3129: by Karen Michele (new)

Karen Michele Burns (klibrary) | 2062 comments 15.5 - Witch Hunt

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


message 3130: by Leslie (new)

Leslie (mrsgrievous) MrsGrievous

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


message 3131: by Louise (new)

Louise | 226 comments Louise B

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


message 3132: by Melanie (last edited Aug 27, 2015 06:54AM) (new)

Melanie (ladybugh) | 286 comments MELANIE C

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


message 3133: by Kristen (last edited Aug 27, 2015 08:21AM) (new)

Kristen (kristenia) | 1120 comments Kristen IA
******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)
You Can Date Boys When You're Forty Dave Barry on Parenting and Other Topics He Knows Very Little About by Dave Barry (is from the audio CD version)
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


message 3134: by Louise (new)

Louise | 226 comments Louise B

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


message 3135: by Kim (new)

Kim (goodreadscomkimber) | 708 comments Kimber

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


message 3136: by Melanie (last edited Aug 26, 2015 08:57PM) (new)

Melanie (ladybugh) | 286 comments Repost to correct order:

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


message 3137: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 1573 comments BARBARA ★


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


message 3138: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2634 comments 5.6 - Hotei


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
Charms and Chocolate Chips (A Magical Bakery Mystery #3) 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


message 3139: by Deedee (new)

Deedee | 2344 comments Task 15.6 - Rock Around the Clock
Read a book with a clock face on the cover.

The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley
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+


message 3140: by Jennifer W (new)

Jennifer W | 466 comments 5.10 May the God Be Ever in your Favor!

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!


message 3141: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (laurenjberman) LAUREN JODI

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


message 3142: by Trish (last edited Aug 27, 2015 12:39AM) (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 3680 comments trishhartuk

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.

Deadly Heat (Nikki Heat, #5) by Richard Castle
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


message 3143: by Jukka (new)

Jukka Särkijärvi (nitessine) | 718 comments JUKKA

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


message 3144: by Cindy (last edited Aug 27, 2015 05:44AM) (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F (see repost message 3230)


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)


message 3145: by Vicki (new)

Vicki L (legacy9487) | 58 comments Readerboard name: Vicki L.

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


message 3146: by Cindy (new)

Cindy | 987 comments Cindy F

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!


message 3147: by Bluemoon (new)

Bluemoon (bluemoon286) | 1797 comments 10.6 - WHAT IS GOODREADS UP TO? - The Nightingale


#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


message 3148: by Nicola (new)

Nicola | 1360 comments M1NKS

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


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Points This Post: 5
Points Total: 1005
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 7] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 57


message 3149: by Sarah (new)

Sarah | 1804 comments Sarah E

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


message 3150: by Rebecca NJ (new)

Rebecca NJ (njreader) | 1281 comments Readerboard Name - Rebecca NJ


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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