The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

BEKKA - 30.2 - Jonquil’s task: Takin’ It to the Streets

I used option 1 for both my book choices.

Book 1: For this task, I read “ ” by Rosamund Hodge, since it is set in the fairy tale world of Beauty and the Beast, and is filled with magic.

Book 2: For this task, I read “ ” by R.C. Lewis, since it is set in a magical outer-space world where amazing things happen.

Also, both Rosamund Hodge and R.C. Lewis are Goodreads Authors, so I’m claiming a ticket for each of them.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 30
Pages Read this Challenge: 670
Books Read this Challenge: 2


30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?

Option 2: For this task, I read “ ” by Kate Atkinson, since her last name begins with the letter A.

Option 4: For this task, I read “ ” by Piu Marie Eatwell since it is set in a country I’d very much like to visit, England. I currently live in the United States. I read this book as an Advanced Reader's Copy.

Also, Piu Marie Eatwell is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for that.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 30
Pages Read this Challenge: 820
Books Read this Challenge: 2

30.7 - Pamela3265's task: Celebrating Summer

Option 3: For this task, I read “ ” by Lisa Jewell, since it is set in England, a place I’d love to travel to for a vacation.

Option 4: For this task, I read “ ” by Helen Phillips, since it has some fresh produce on the front cover.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 30
Pages Read this Challenge: 592
Books Read this Challenge: 2


25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series

For this task, I read “ ” and “ " both by Richard Adams. They are #1 and #2 in the same series.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Pages Read this Challenge: 697
Books Read this Challenge: 2

25.3 - Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter

Book 1: For this task, I read “ ” by Lisa Schroeder, since the beginning letter of every word in the title is on the “Straight” list.

Book 2: For this task, I read “ ” by Lisa See, since the beginning letter of every word in the title is on the “Crooked” list.

Also, both Lisa Schroeder and Lisa See are Goodreads Authors, so I’m claiming tickets for each of them.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Pages Read this Challenge: 648
Books Read this Challenge: 2

25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer Fun

A. For this task, I read “ ” by Nathan Smith since I got this book for free from my local library.

B. For this task, I read “ ” by Eli Gottlieb, since the author’s initials can be found in “Family Gathering.”

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Pages Read this Challenge: 464
Books Read this Challenge: 2

25.8 - Catherine T's task: Diverse Reading

Both the books I’ve read for this challenge are new-to-me authors, and new books. I haven’t read either book before.

For this task, I read “ " by Marie Kondo, since she is Japanese (Asian-Pacific).

I also read “ ” by Sabaa Tahir, since she is of Pakistani decent (Asian-Indian). This article discusses her background:
http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-04-20...
9781595148032; 446p.

Also, Sabaa Tahir is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for her.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Pages Read this Challenge: 660
Books Read this Challenge: 2

25.9 - Elizabeth B's task: Roll of the Dice

I rolled a 4 and a 2.

Book 1: For this task, I read “ ” by Jenny Han since it has exactly four “Ts” in the title.

Book 2: For this task, I read “ ” by Alison Bechdel, since its title contains exactly two Os.

Also, Jenny Han is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for her.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Pages Read this Challenge: 508
Books Read this Challenge: 2

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

Option 3: For this task, I read “ ” by Cat Winters since there is a single girl on the cover.

Option 4: For this task, I read “ ” by Bill Bryson, since it is a non-fiction book, and has the genre History on its main Goodreads Page.

Also, Cat Winters is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for her.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Pages Read this Challenge: 628
Books Read this Challenge: 2


Here’s the summary overall:
Total Points Earned to Date: 240
Total Pages Read to Date: 5687
Total Books Read: 18
Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()

Amy O.

5.8 - Kudokuten
Book by a female author whose first, middle or last name begins with "K"

Just Let Me Lie Down: Necessary Terms for the Half-Insane Working Mom by Kristin van Ogtrop - Author's first name begins with K


This post: 5 points
Total to Date = 335 points

Total Goodreads Authors Tickets: 5
Total Big Book Tickets: 5
Big Books - 500+: 2
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+: 1
Books read: 22
Tasks completed: 15

perletwo

30.5 - Teri-k's task: Good Old Summertime? - At it's worst, summer here means opening my front door to the kind of heat and humidity that makes the outdoors feel like an out-of-control sauna.
For this option, the title and subtitle of the book you read must contain all the letters in SAUNA, including two A's.

The King's Grave: The Discovery of Richard III’s Lost Burial Place and the Clues It Holds

This final option lets you put on some classic rock, or other music of your choice, and read a classic genre book. Because I feel a classic really should be older than I am, it must have been originally published before 1956 as well as have the genre listing "classic(s)", which can be embedded.

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn- first published in 1940, and lists "classics" at the top of its genre list

Points this task: 30
Total points: 875
Books read: 65
Tasks completed: 44

Janice CA

25.13 - It's not Usagi

Option 4: Read a book shelved under "history" on its main page.

A Backpack, a Bear, and Eight Crates of Vodka: A Memoir by Lev Golinkin

and

Option 5: Read a book with a number in the title.

One Pair of Feet: The Entertaining Memoirs of a Young Nurse During World War II by Monica Dickens

+25
total: 110
tasks: 7
books: 8
GR authors: 3

ASHLEY OZ

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.
The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker

15.10 - BBQ Time
Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series
Read TWO books in the same series.

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake

25.3 - Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter

Book 1 - Read a book written by an author whose initials are ALL "Straight"
Zoo Story: Life in the Garden of Captives by Thomas French

Book 2 - Read a book whose author's initials are all "Crooked".
Killing Monica by Candace Bushnell

25.11 - Jamie NYC's task: Summer In The City

1. New York City! Read a book set in NYC.
Little Peach by Peggy Kern

5. Arts/Entertainment: Read a book with "Art," "Film," or "Movies" as a main page genre.
I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson

30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?

Option 2: Read a book with an author whose first name is Mary, Kathleen, or Donna OR choose an author whose last name begins with the letter A, or L, or O.
The Devil's Intern by Donna Hosie

Option 3: Read a book with the title written in solid red OR white OR blue lettering.
Finders Keepers by Stephen King

POINTS
This Post: 135
Total Points: 500
Books Read: 39
Completed Tasks: 31

* Please ignore - missed that I need a second book!

ASHLEY OZ

15.4 - The Big O
Book 1 - Read a book with the genre sexuality, romance or erotica on its main book page
The Truth About Alice by Jennifer Mathieu

POINTS
This Post: 15
Total Points: 515
Books Read: 40
Completed Tasks: 32

5.4 - Ebisu
Selected Short Stories Featuring Cinderella Shoes FISH in title
Approved for length, msg #4989
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

5.7 - Jurōjin
American Ghosts & Old World Wonders


Points this post: 10
Points total: 665/1085
GRA total: 16
BB total: 5
Tasks completed: 37/61
Books read: 50

M1NKS

10.7. Think about it...... - Read a nonfiction book with religion, spirituality, or philosophy listed as a main page genre.
The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values, and Spiritual Growth



POINTS
Points This Post: 10
Points Total: 1015
GR Author: 6
Big Books: [500+: 7] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 58

5.8 female author with K first or last name
The Vitruvian Heir by L.S. Kilroy GRA

5.10 book of your choice
Captain America: Fighting Avenger Volume 1

15.5 witch hunt
Indulge by Megan Duncan GRA

15.8 dearly departed
Shadows on the Moon by Zoë Marriott GRA

20.4 option 4: title contains word that starts with K
Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned" by Lena Dunham GRA

20.7 option 1: young adult or sci fi
Stung by Bethany Wiggins GRA

20.9 option 2: authors initials in STAMPEDE PARADE
Savor by Megan Duncan GRA

25.5
A. Book received for free
Rocky Mountain Heat (free ebook) by Vivian Arend GRA
C. Authors initials found in FAMILY GATHERING
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn BIG BOOK, GRA

TOTALS
Points: 125
GRA: 8
BB: 1

15.5 - Witch Hunt

Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones

*** Darynda Jones is a Goodreads Author ***

25.12 - Delicious Dee's task: 500 Questions

Option 2:Crime Seen by Victoria Laurie - #5 in series

*** Victoria Laurie is a Goodreads Author ***

Option 6: The Cat, the Lady and the Liar: A Cats in Trouble Mystery by Leann Sweeney - #3 in series

*** Leann Sweeney is a Goodreads Author ***

Fandury

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - BriKie's task: It Was Ability that Mattered, Not Disability

Option 3: Choose and read a book found on Stories about Individuals with Disabilities.

Duma Key by Stephen King

This book is on page 2 #146 of the list.

Stephen King is a Goodreads Author!

I listen to the Audible Version, but the MMP version is 694 pages: Duma Key

I claim 1 Big Book Ticket for this!


Points this post: 20
Total Points: 505
Books Read: 41
Goodreads Authors: 24
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(1)

Sam F:
25.4 - Beth Robinson's task: Science & Writing

Option 1:
The Accidental Universe: The World You Thought You Knew - has Science as a main page genre


Option 2:

A House Somewhere: Tales of Life Abroad - has writing as a main page genre

Points this post: 25

Total points this challenge: 190

10.4. We miss you, Jane.

Author's initials must be present in JANE AUSTEN.

Red Sky at Night: The Book of Lost Countryside Wisdom by Jane Struthers

Total points: 530
Tasks completed: 22
GRA: 5
BBT: 3

Readerboard Name: Elishia
30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?

Option 1:
Popular Iowa Books: https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...
Pg 3

GRA Judith McCoy Miller

Option 3:Read a book with the title written in solid red OR white OR blue lettering.

GRA Judith McCoy Miller

Points Earned This Post:30

Points Achieved to Date: 520/1085
Goodreads Authors: 28
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)

BEKKA - REPOST from #3336 - These are in the correct order.

25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series

For this task, I read “ ” and “ ” both by Richard Adams. They are #1 and #2 in the same series.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Pages Read this Challenge: 697
Books Read this Challenge: 2

25.3 - Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter

Book 1: For this task, I read “ ” by Lisa Schroeder, since the beginning letter of every word in the title is on the “Straight” list.

Book 2: For this task, I read “ ” by Lisa See, since the beginning letter of every word in the title is on the “Crooked” list.

Also, both Lisa Schroeder and Lisa See are Goodreads Authors, so I’m claiming tickets for each of them.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Pages Read this Challenge: 648
Books Read this Challenge: 2

25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer Fun

A. For this task, I read “ ” by Nathan Smith since I got this book for free from my local library.

B. For this task, I read “ ” by Eli Gottlieb, since the author’s initials can be found in “Family Gathering.”

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Pages Read this Challenge: 464
Books Read this Challenge: 2

25.8 - Catherine T's task: Diverse Reading

Both the books I’ve read for this challenge are new-to-me authors, and new books. I haven’t read either book before.

For this task, I read “ " by Marie Kondo, since she is Japanese (Asian-Pacific).

I also read “ ” by Sabaa Tahir, since she is of Pakistani decent (Asian-Indian). This article discusses her background:
http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-04-20...

Also, Sabaa Tahir is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for her.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Pages Read this Challenge: 660
Books Read this Challenge: 2

25.9 - Elizabeth B's task: Roll of the Dice

I rolled a 4 and a 2.

Book 1: For this task, I read “ ” by Jenny Han since it has exactly four “Ts” in the title.

Book 2: For this task, I read “ ” by Alison Bechdel, since its title contains exactly two Os.

Also, Jenny Han is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for her.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Pages Read this Challenge: 508
Books Read this Challenge: 2

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

Option 3: For this task, I read “ ” by Cat Winters since there is a single girl on the cover.

Option 4: For this task, I read “ ” by Bill Bryson, since it is a non-fiction book, and has the genre History on its main Goodreads Page.

Also, Cat Winters is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for her.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Pages Read this Challenge: 628
Books Read this Challenge: 2

30.2 - Jonquil’s task: Takin’ It to the Streets

I used option 1 for both my book choices.

Book 1: For this task, I read “ ” by Rosamund Hodge, since it is set in the fairy tale world of Beauty and the Beast, and is filled with magic.

Book 2: For this task, I read “ ” by R.C. Lewis, since it is set in a magical outer-space world where amazing things happen.

Also, both Rosamund Hodge and R.C. Lewis are Goodreads Authors, so I’m claiming a ticket for each of them.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 30
Pages Read this Challenge: 670
Books Read this Challenge: 2


30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?

Option 2: For this task, I read “ ” by Kate Atkinson, since her last name begins with the letter A.

Option 4: For this task, I read “ ” by Piu Marie Eatwell since it is set in a country I’d very much like to visit, England. I currently live in the United States. I read this book as an Advanced Reader's Copy.

Also, Piu Marie Eatwell is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for that.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 30
Pages Read this Challenge: 820
Books Read this Challenge: 2

30.7 - Pamela3265's task: Celebrating Summer

Option 3: For this task, I read “ ” by Lisa Jewell, since it is set in England, a place I’d love to travel to for a vacation.

Option 4: For this task, I read “ ” by Helen Phillips, since it has some fresh produce on the front cover.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 30
Pages Read this Challenge: 592
Books Read this Challenge: 2


Here’s the summary overall:
Total Points Earned to Date: 240
Total Pages Read to Date: 5687
Total Books Read: 18
Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()

Julia103

15.3 - Now Appearing

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee meets both Book 1 and Book 2 requirements:

IMDb movie link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056592/?...

Author last name Lee matches Stan Lee.

Post total: 15 points
Challenge total points: 845
Total GRA: 33
Total BB tickets: 3
Tasks completed: 42

IGNORE THIS POSTING, SOMEHOW I DUPLICATED THE POSTING. SEE THE NEXT ONE INSTEAD.

25.10 My Mom is the Best
2 book challenge

Option A - 2 books

Book 1 (Option A.2) Read a book set at least 50% in ...New Mexico...

Nobody's Darling by Teresa Medeiros

(On the GR main page, in the part that lists the ISBN and characters, it says the setting is New Mexico. The book is more than 50% set in New Mexico.)

GR Author? Yes
Big Book? No


Book 2 (Option A.3): Read a book with Military as a main page genre, the genre may be stand alone or embedded.

25.10 My Mom is the Best
2 book challenge

Option A - 2 books

Book 1 (Option A.2) Read a book set at least 50% in ...New Mexico...

Nobody's Darling by Teresa Medeiros

(On the GR main page, in the part that lists the ISBN and characters, it says the setting is New Mexico. The book is more than 50% set in New Mexico.)

GR Author? Yes
Big Book? No


Book 2 (Option A.3): Read a book with Military as a main page genre, the genre may be stand alone or embedded.

Embattled Hearts by J.M. Madden

(second genre listed is War/Military)

Gr Author? Yes
Big Book? No
__________________________________________________________
Points this post: 25
Points thus far: 795

GR Authors this post: 2
GR Authors thus far: 0

Big Books this post: 0
Big Books thus far: 2

Lulu

5.6. Hotei

Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling

This book has the main page genre of “Humour”.

20.4. Happy Birthday!

Option #2:
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

This book has the main page genre of “American” (embedded as Literature > American).

20.7. Summer Celebrations

Option #1

Terms of Enlistment by Marko Kloos

This book has the main page genre of Science Fiction.

**Marko Kloos is a Goodreads Author**

Points this post: 45
Total points: 195
Tasks completed: 11
Books read: 12
Goodreads authors: 6
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

Pamela3265

20.3 - Best Review - Meghanly's task: ACRONYMS

Seeds of Trust by Cynthia Reese (Goodreads Author) - English word: sot - a habitual drunkard


Points this post: 20
Total Points: 895
Goodreads Authors this post: 1
Total Goodreads Authors: 37
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 9
Big Books - 500+: 7
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+: 0

10.1 - SUMMER READING - The House Girl which is on the SF Public Library list.







TOTAL POINTS - 830

5.10 - May the Gods Be Ever in Your Favor

The Seven Lucky Gods are smiling on you. For this task, enjoy any book of your choice.

Carnevale by Michelle Lovric

This book has 634 pages, one big book ticket claimed.

Points this post: 5
Points total: 250
Tasks completed: 13
Big Book total: 4 - 500(2) 750(1) 1000()
Goodreads Author total: 2
Pages read: 6255

REPOST

50.1 - Ms Anderson's task: Three Cheers for Equality!

Book 1: So Hard to Say by Alex Sanchez July 25 (MG+)

Book 2 - Option B: Breakthrough: How One Teen Innovator Is Changing the World by Jack Andraka August 29

Book 3 - Option B: The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie, and a World Transformed by Judy Shepard

Alex Sanchez and Jack Andraka are both Goodreads Authors

Points This Post: 50
Total Points: 420
Total Tasks Completed: 24
Total Books Read: 30
Total Goodreads Authors: 13
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)

15.5 - Witch Hunt
Points for this task: 15
GRA:1; Darynda Jones is a GRA
BB:0

Points for Summer:
Points: 195
GRA: 12
BB:
Books Read:18
Tasks Completed:15

10.8 - Ulysses, again!

Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life by C.S. Lewis August 30

Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 430
Total Tasks Completed: 25
Total Books Read: 31
Total Goodreads Authors: 13
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)

15.4 The Big O - 1 book option romance genre and word that begins with "O" in title
And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander (GR author)
approved post #19

15.6 Rock Around the Clock
by Darci Hannah (GR author)
approved post #2

15.9 Take a Ride - title has full first and last name - Zelda Fitzgerald
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler (GR author)

20.4 Happy Birthday - author's birthday is Aug 7
The Devil You Know by Liz Carlyle
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liz_Carlyle

20.9 It's Stampede Time - #8 in series
Proven Guilty (Dresden Files #8) by Jim Butcher (GR author) BB ticket 556 pgs

Total this post: 85 pts
GR authors: 4 (Tasha Alexander, Darci Hannah, Therese Anne Fowler, Jim Butcher)
1 BB ticket

25.6 - Dakimel's task: Internship or Summer School?



1) On-the-job Training – I read Mr. Churchill's Secretary by ****GRA*****Susan Elia MacNeal The main character, Maggie, starts a new job as a typist for Winston Churchill. (and has a new job by the end of the book!) This book was approved on the help thread.

4) Music History – The summer course is on music history. Read a book with an instrument on the cover. I read The Secret Chord which has a harp on the cover. The author, Geraldine Brooks is a *****GRA****

Points: 275
Books read: 22
Tasks completed: 18
GR authors: 16
pages read: 8054

30.1 American Independence - over 704 pgs
Bk 1 - book from American History List
Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation by Cokie Roberts
384 pgs

Bk 2 - title of one 4 letter word
Emma: A Modern Retelling by Alexander McCall Smith (GR author) 368 pgs
Approved post #2/ 384+368 = 752 pgs

30.4 Title Time
Bk 1 - book with at least a 2 word title
That Summer by Lauren Willig (GR Author)

Bk 2 - title of 1st book within title of 2nd book
That Summer Place by Debbie Macomber (GR author)

30.6 Dancing in the Streets - over 500 pages
Bk 1 - title has 4 letter word from song title
Girl is in "My Girl"
Oleander Girl by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni (GR author) 304 pgs

Bk 2 - author's initials match group initials
TS - The Supremes
Ghana Must Go by Taiye Selasi (GR author) 336 pgs
304+336 = 640 pgs

30.7 Celebrating Summer
Opt 1 - wedding dress on cover
by Amanda Quick (GR author)

Opt 3 - Vacation (set in place I'd like to visit-Venice)
Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon

Total pts: 120
GR authors: 6 (Alexander McCall Smith, Lauren Willig, Debbie Macomber, Chitra Baneyee Divakaru, Taiye Selasi, Amanda Quick)

FANDURY

15.9 - Take a Ride

Read a book with a name in the title or subtitle.

In the Company of Sherlock Holmes: Stories Inspired by the Holmes Canon by Laurie R. King


Points this post: 15
Total Points: 520
Books Read: 42
Goodreads Authors: 24
Big Books:500+(2)750+(0)1000+(1)

Kim O

25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series

Book 1: Sovereign

Book 2: Revelation

Points this task: 25
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Cumulative Points

Sarah E

30.7 - Pamela3265's task: Celebrating Summer

Option 3

Kindle edition I read: Road to Rouen by Ben Hatch
MMPB: Road to Rouen

*** Ben Hatch is a Goodreads author ***

This book is set in France, where I would always like to go on vacation.

Option 4


I listened to the audio.
Paperback for length (no MMPB): My Animals and Other Family

I would expect to find ponies at a county fair.

Points this post: 30
Total points: 470

GRA this post: 1
Total GRA: 11

5.10 May the Gods Ever Be in Your Favor - any book
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith

10.5 June is Caribbean American History Month - set on Caribbean island
Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende (GR author)
Set in St. Domingue - now Haiti approved post #14


Total this post: 15
GR author: 1 (Isabel Allende)

I decided to move some books around so this is all for me for this challenge.

BEKKA - REPOST (with AR info this time! sorry!)

25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series

For this task, I read “Watership Down” and “Tales from Watership Down” both by Richard Adams. They are #1 and #2 in the same series.

“Watership Down” AR Info: IL: UG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 25.0
“Tales from Watershed Down” AR Info: IL: UG - BL: 6.0 - AR Pts: 10.0

Here’s the summary overall:
Points Earned this Challenge: 25
Total Points Earned to Date: 240
Pages Read this Challenge: 697
Total Pages Read to Date: 5687
Books Read this Challenge: 2
Total Books Read: 18
Goodreads Authors: 8
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()

Harm NL

10.6 What is GR up to?

I read All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. It is number 33 on the March 2015 list.

Anthony Doerr is a Goodreads author

BEKKA - 15.3 - Now AppearingKathryn Aalto

For this task, I read “ ” by John Green. This book fulfills both requirements 1 and 2: Mr. Green shares his first name with John Ratzenberger, one of the top grossing movie actors, and this book was recently made into a film:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3622592/?...

Also, John Green is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for him.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 15
Pages Read this Challenge: 275
Books Read this Challenge: 1

15.4 - The Big O

Book 1: For this task, I read “ ” by Kody Keplinger, since the genre Romance is on its main Goodreads Page.

Book 2: For this task, I read “ ” by Kathryn Aalto, since it has a word that starts with O in its title. I read this book as an Advanced Reader’s Copy.

Also, Kody Keplinger is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for her.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 15
Pages Read this Challenge: 588
Books Read this Challenge: 1


20.1 - Most Improved Player - Mary P's task: Summer is for Relaxing

Option 1: For this task, I read “ ” by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, since its was one of the 10 books on my to-reads list the longest.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 20
Pages Read this Challenge: 487
Books Read this Challenge: 1

20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Lauren Jodi's task: The X-Philes

Option 1: For this task, I read “ ” by Ernest Cline, since it was on page 1 of the Quests Listopia.

Also, Ernest Cline is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for him.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 20
Pages Read this Challenge: 374
Books Read this Challenge: 1

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

Option 1: For this task, I read “ ” by Charlaine Harris, since its #2 in the Midnight, Texas series.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 20
Pages Read this Challenge: 320
Books Read this Challenge: 1

20.5 - Bigger is Better – Camilla’s task: Dragon Kings

Option 1: For this task, I read " ” by Sara Sara Gruen, since you can see a large body of water on the cover (Loch Ness).

Also, Sara Gruen is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for her.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 20
Pages Read this Challenge: 348
Books Read this Challenge: 1

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Ana's task: Summer Celebrations

Option 2: For this task, I read “ ” by Ernest Cline since it has the genre War on its main Goodreads page.

Also, Ernest Cline is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for him.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 20
Pages Read this Challenge: 355
Books Read this Challenge: 1

20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Wayne's task: It's Stampede Time!

Option 2: For this task, I read “ ” by Sarah Dessen since the author’s initials can be found in the phrase “Stampede Parade.”

Also, Sarah Dessen is a Goodreads Author, so I’m claiming a ticket for her.

Here’s the summary for this task:
Points Earned this Challenge: 20
Pages Read this Challenge: 417
Books Read this Challenge: 1

Here’s the summary overall:
Total Points Earned to Date: 390
Total Pages Read to Date: 8851
Total Books Read: 27
Goodreads Authors: 14
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()

25.5 Summer fun

The Mouseproof Kitchen Saira Shah, option 1, book of your choice, get from library

If I Stay Gayle Forman , option 3. initials in "family gathering"


Tasks points 25
Total points 330

Adria

15.8 - Dearly Departed: Read a book with Science Fiction or Fantasy as main page genre

The Gracekeepers

Points this post: 15
Total points: 200

Sarah E

15.5 - Witch Hunt

Paranormal as a main page genre

New Moon

** New Moon is a Big Book with 563 pages. Claiming one BB ticket **

Points this post: 15
Total points: 485

BB tickets this post: 1
Total BB tickets: 4

Kristi CO

20.8 Nickels & Dimes - Mhairi's task: UNESCO Cities
Option 1: UNESCO Cities of Literature, Dublin

Dubliners by James Joyce

Points this post: 20
Total points: 200
Tasks completed: 10
Books read: 13
Goodreads Authors: 9
Big Books: 500=2, 750=0, 1000=0

5.1 - Benzaiten
Screwdrivered by Alice Clayton GR Author

5.9 - Takarabune
by Kevin Alan Milne GR Author
Fortune cookie

10.1 - Summer Reading
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
Gear Patrol 2015 Summer Reading List

20.10 - Group Reads
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd GR Author
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25.8 - Catherine T's task: Diverse Reading
Book 1: Play of Passion by Nalini Singh GR Author
Author is Asian-Indian (approved in help thread) - this book is not a reread

Book 2: Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
Author is African (approved in help thread) and new to me - this book is not a reread

Points this post: 65
Total Points: 1,085
GR Authors: 70

Queenbee Darlene

5.2 - Bishamonten Read a book w/crime genre on mainpage

Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town by Jon Krakauer
Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town

5 points

15.4 The Big O - Read 1 book that fulfills both requirements: O as first letter in one word of the title and romance genre
Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf OUR begins with an O
Our Souls at Night
15 points

25.8 Catherine T's task: Diverse Reading
Two books whose authors have ethnically diverse backgrounds:
1) Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande: Author is Asian Indian Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
2) Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: Author is South American Love in the Time of Cholera

Both authors are new to me.

25 points



Points this post 45

Total Points: 205

Coralie

20.6 It Was Ability that Mattered, Not disability
Option 1, Book with a deaf character
Konstantin


This post 20 points

Total to date 975 points

Congratulations, Amanda A! Task 25.8 in the Fall Challenge is yours.

Task 25.9 - Roll of the Dice

1 - E - 12.51%
2 - T - 9.25%
3 - A - 8.04%
4 - O - 7.60%
5 - I - 7.26%
6 - N - 7.09%

For this task, you should roll two dice ONE time.

3,5

Read TWO books, one Book 1 and one Book 2:

For Book 1- use the first number you rolled as the number of occurrences of the letter and the second number to select the letter from the list (from 1-6)

3 I

Fine Just the Way it Is (Wyoming Stories #3) (2008) by Annie Proulx (Hardcover, 221 pages)

F i ne Just the Way i t I s

For Book 2- Switch the 2 numbers you rolled. The second number now determines the number of occurrences and the first number identifies the letter on the list

5 A (including subtitle)

The Riddle a nd the Knight: In Se a rch of Sir John M a ndeville, the World's Gre a test Tr a veler


The Riddle and the Knight: In Search of Sir John Mandeville, the World's Greatest Traveler (1996) by Giles Milton (Paperback, 230 pages)


505 + 25 = 530

Tasks Completed: 26
Points for this post: 25
Points thus far: 505 + 25 = 530


Books read: 38
Pages read: 12,385

Read but not claimed: 00
Goodreads Authors: 11

Big Books:
(2) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+

MADDIE

20.7 - Summer Celebrations: Option 1: Read a book with the main page genre "Science Fiction" or "Young Adult"

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

20.9 - It's Stampede Time!: Option 2: ➜ Read a book whose author's initial can be found in the phrase STAMPEDE PARADE

AWOL on the Appalachian Trail by David "AWOL" Miller

(stAMpeDe parade)

Points this post: 40
Total points: 115
Total GRA: 3
Total BB: 1

10.10 - Haiku!
The Man Who Invented Florida by Randy Wayne White
5 words in title

Points this post: 10
Season Total: 160

babbling c

15.2 - Outfoxed


Book 1: Peaches and Scream - kindle - Peaches and Scream - paperback pgs. 304 by Susan Furlong
Susan Furlong is a GRA.
#1 in the Georgia Peach Mystery series



Book 2: Void (or Dark) Dark Protector - kindle Dark Protector - paperback pg. 322 by Alexis Morgan
Alexis Morgan is a GRA.




THIS POST
Points: 15
Completed Tasks: 1
Good Read Authors: 2
Big Books:
500 pages: 0

Total This Season
Points: 335
Completed Tasks: 21
Good Read Authors: 22
Big Books: 1
500 pages
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Pages read this season: 9,884
Books read this season: 26

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Personal Best: 660/1180 (summer 14)

Kristen IA
This post is to rearrange some of my previously read books and to add two new tasks
Remove the following:
#5.1 – Real Murders by Charlaine Harris
#5.2 – Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich (GRA)
#10.3 – 7th Heaven by James Patterson (GRA)
#10.4 –Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich (GRA)
#25.1 –4th of July by James Patterson and The 5th Horseman by James Patterson (2 GRA)

Subtract 5 Goodreads Authors

10.3- Ghost stories around the campfire.
Read a book with the main page genre horror or thriller. Genre may be standalone or embedded.
Real Murders by Charlaine Harris (Thriller genre)
Read Kindle edition, but linked to MMPB version

10.4. We miss you, Jane.
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). Middle initials may be ignored.
Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich

***Janet Evanovich is a Goodreads Author***
I listened to the audio CD, but linked to PB version.

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. Series are identified on GR as (series title, #) and are listed in the metadata linked to a series list.
The 5th Horseman by James Patterson (#5 in Women’s Murder Club series)

***James Patterson is a Goodreads Author***
I listened to the audiobook but linked to PB version.

Book 2: There are thirteen different kinds of Kitsune, each with a corresponding element, listed as follows: 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. Plurals and possessives only, no other variations.
7th Heaven by James Patterson (Heaven in title)

***James Patterson is a Goodreads Author***
I listened to the audiobook but linked to PB version.

25.1 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: In a Series
Read TWO books in the same series. Each book must be indicated as part of the same series in parentheses after the book's title - Book Title (Series, #).The books may be consecutive in the series, but they do not have to be. For example, you can read Book #1 and Book #2 or you can read Book #4 and Book #7. Whole numbers ONLY (i.e., Book #1.5, Book #2.1, etc will not work).
Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich (#12 Stephanie Plum)

***Janet Evanovich is a Goodreads Author***
I listened to the audio CD, but linked to MMPB version.

Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich (#13 Stephanie Plum)

***Janet Evanovich is a Goodreads Author***
I listened to the audio CD, but linked to MMPB version.

25.10 - Sirena's task: My Mom Is the Best

Choose either A OR B:

A. Is a TWO book option: pick 2 different options and read 1 book from each.

2. My mom moved around as a child and as part of her career in the Air Force. Read a book that is set at least 50% in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Hawaii, Wyoming, New Mexico, California, OR Guam.
REQUIRED: If the setting is not stated on the book's main page, explain how the book fits the task.

4th of July by James Patterson (set in Callifornia)

***James Patterson is a Goodreads Author***
I listened to the audiobook but linked to PB version.

4. My mom loves a good mystery! Read a book from the Best Crime & Mystery Books List or read a book written by her favorite author, Mary Higgins Clark.
REQUIRED: If using the list, identify the page on which the book can be found when you post.

The Woods by Harlan Coben (page 1, #88 on the list) – 509 pages

***1 BB Ticket***

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Points This Post: 85-55 = 30
Total Points: 495/1085
Total Books Read: 35
Tasks Completed: 26/61
Goodreads Authors This Post: 6-5=1
Total Goodreads Authors: 25
Big Books This Post: 1
Total Big Books: 2

ASHLEY OZ

30.3 - Donna Jo's task: Going My Way?

Option 2: Read a book with an author whose first name is Mary, Kathleen, or Donna OR choose an author whose last name begins with the letter A, or L, or O.
The Devil's Intern by Donna Hosie

Option 3: Read a book with the title written in solid red OR white OR blue lettering.
Finders Keepers by Stephen King

Andrea

25.3 - Andy P's task: Straight Letter, Crooked Letter
Book 1 - Author's initials are straight letters
Reboot by Amy Tintera (GR Author)

Book 2 - Author's initials are crooked letters
Strange and Ever After by Susan Dennard (GR Author)

25.4 - Beth Robinson's task: Science & Writing
Book 1 - Non-fiction book with genre "science"
The Self Illusion: How the Social Brain Creates Identity

Book 2 - Non-fiction book with genre "writing"
Between the World and Me

25.6 - Dakimel's task: Internship or Summer School?
Option 3 - main character is attending college
The Magicians by Lev Grossman (GR Author)

Option 4 - musical instrument on the cover
by Mary Amato (GR Author)

25.10 - Sirena's task: My Mom Is the Best
Option B - One book that covers two options
The Alienist by Caleb Carr

The author is a LEO (born on August 02) which covers option 1 and the book is on the Best Crime & Mystery Books List (page 1, #12) which covers option 4.

This is also a big book at 599 pages.

25.11 - Jamie NYC's task: Summer In The City
Option 1 - book set in NYC
Rebel Mechanics by Shanna Swendson (GR Author)

Option 4 - book set in Saudi Arabia
Kingdom of Strangers by Zoë Ferraris (GR Author)

25.12 - Delicious Dee's task: 500 Questions
Option 3 - author's first name matches "Adam Villani"
Will Not Attend: Lively Stories of Detachment and Isolation by Adam Resnick

This book has 272 pages.

Option 4 - book appeared on the B&N daily top 10 list for Nonfiction - Travel on July 1st
Into the Wild

This book has 207 pages.

25.13 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: It's not Usagi
Option 1 - book with genre "retellings"
Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge (GR Author)

Option 3 - woman on the cover
by Laini Taylor (GR Author)

This is a big book at 517 pages.

Total points in this post: 175
GR Authors in this post: 8
Big books in this post: 2

Total points: 565