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WINTER CHALLENGE 2013
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Winter Challenge 2013: Completed Tasks (Do Not Delete Posts)
Julie P20.5 Bigger Is Better - Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!
Option B
Requirement: Read a book by a "favorite author"
Someone Else's Love Story: A Novel by Joshilyn Jackson
*Joshilyn Jackson is a Goodreads Author*
Points this task: 20
Total points: 70
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 4
Pages read: 1220
Goodreads Author Tickets: 3
Big Book Tickets: 500+ (0) 750+ (0) 1000+ (0)
KAREN OZ5.3 -- In the Ballroom
"dance" in title
A Dance Through Time by Lynn Kurland
This post: 5 points
Total to date: 20 points
Delicious Dee5.7 -- In the Hall
Deadlock - Sara Paretsky (GR Author) - Sara has 4 letters
Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 105
Goodreads Authors: 5
Anne (Booklady)5.5 -- In the Dining Room
Stick a Fork In It by *Robin Allen
*Robin Allen is a Goodreads Author*
5.9 -- In the Cellar
Julius Caesar is set in Rome, Italy.
Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
Points in This Task: 10
Goodreads Authors in This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets in This Post: 0
Pages Read in This Post: 441
Totals:
Total Points: 85
Total Goodreads Authors: 5
Total Big Book Tickets: 500=(1), 750=(0), 1000=(0)
Total Tasks Completed: 6/59
Total Books Read: 7
Total Pages Read in Fall 2013 SRC: 2245
Jayme(the ghostreader)5.4 In the Conservatory-Read a book with a plant or plant part on the cover. I read Cloaked by Alex Flinn. The cover has a flower on it.
. Alex Flinn is a goodreads author.Tasks: 1
Books Completed: 1
Big Books: 0
Goodreads authors: 1 Alex Flinn
Total Points: 5
Sandy MN15.9 - First or Last?
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
Total Points: 115
Coralie5.2 In the Library
genre ‘books about books’
Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops
5.3 In the Ballroom
‘dance’ in the title
Here at the End of the World We Learn to Dance
5.8 In the Study
Nazi Literature in the Americas
15.6 Happy Birthday, Jim!
Song’s title - Break on through
Break a Leg.
This post 30 points
Total to date 65 points
auranee15.7 - Professor Plum? Miss Scarlet?
Zone One by Colson Whitehead
color found in author's name: white
this post: 15 points
total to date: 15 points
5.7 -- In the HallSummer Blowout by Claire Cook
Claire Cook is a Goodreads author.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 95
GR authors: 6
15.10 Celebrate!Crash into You by Katie McGarry **who is a Goodreads author - claiming 1 GR author ticket**
Points this post: 15
GR author tickets this post: 1
Total points: 70
Goodreads author tickets: 4
Task 20.6 I Love To PlanPick a one book task from either the Fall or Summer 2013 Challenges, that you did not complete.*
Your book must be a minimum of 250 pages long.
I picked :
Fall 2013 Challenges =15.5 – (All Fall Down Read a book in which ALL of the words in the title begin with the letters found in AUTUMN and/or FALL)
Letters may be in any order and may be used more than once. Subtitles may be ignored.
Men: AUTUMN
At: AUTUMN
Arms: FALL
Men at Arms (Sword of Honour #1) (1952) by Evelyn Waugh (Paperback, 342 pages)
James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction (1952)
00 + 20 = 20
Tasks Completed: 1
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 00 + 20 = 20
Books read: 01
Pages read: 342
Read but not claimed: 4
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books:
(0) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
5.2 In the Library: Inkheart has "books about books" on main page***At 548 pages, this is a BIG BOOK***
5.4 In the Conservatory:
by Bella Andre has vineyard on the cover--approved in task help thread***Bella Andre is a Goodreads Author***
5.7 In the Hall: Not His Kiss to Take (ebook verification thread #1985) by FINN Marlowe FINN has 4 letters
***Finn Marlowe is a Goodreads Author***
5.10 In the Lounge: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn has "book club" on main page
***Gillian Flynn is a Goodreads Author***
10.9 White Sale:
by Carly Phillips has a white background***Carly Phillips is a Goodreads Author***
10.10 'Tis the Season: Tinsel My Heart (ebook verification thread #2969) by Christi Barth has "holiday" on main page
***Christi Barth is a Goodreads Author***
15.4 Whodunit? Ice by Linda HOWARD one book option with "mystery" on the main page AND the author's last name is Howard for Howard Hessman
Total Points this Post: 55
Total Points in Challenge: 55
Books Read: 7
Tasks Completed: 7
GR Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets: 500+(1); 750+(0); 1000+(0)
Kimber20.10 Group Reads
I read Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
My comment in the discussion is message 14. Loved the book!
Rainbow Rowell is a GRA
This Task: 20
# tasks completed: 1st one!
GRA: 1
Total: 20 points
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I read You're Wearing That?: Understanding Mothers and Daughters in Conversation - "book club" is listed as a main page genre.
15.8 - No Time to Waste.
I read 84, Charing Cross Road, one of the 10 shortest books on my TBR.
20.6 Seasoned Reader - Susan's Task: I Love To Plan
I completed both of the previous challenges, so read the oldest book on my TBR. When Darkness Falls. Added to my list on 1/30/10. The book has 608 pages, so meets the 250 page requirement.
Points this post:40
Total points: 65
Mod
10.1 - Get a Clue
Cold Cruel Winter by Chris Nickson
clue in CrUEL
15.4 - Whodunit?
option 2- Your Friendly Neighborhood Criminal by Michael Van Rooy
Mystery genre - 1st listed @post
by author Michael- Michael McKean as Mr. Green
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Laurie ME's Task: Is There a Conspiracy To Be Found Here?
option 1-
Top Down: A Novel of the Kennedy Assassination by Jim Lehrer
conspiracy- Kennedy assassination - Oswald acting alone
This book was about events leading up to the assassination and the findings of the Warren Commission investigation.
total = 115
10.9 White Saleread Love Anthony
By Lisa GenovaLisa Genova is a GR Author
The Bird is white and the authors name is in white
Tasks Completed this post: 1 (10 points)
Total Completed Tasks: 2
GRA: 2
Big Books:0
Total Points:25
Task 20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to JoyPS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
Option 2: I Love You has three syllables
**Claiming big book**
Total points: 20
Tasks this post: 1
Total Tasks Completed: 1
Total Books Read: 1
Total Pages Read: 503
Total GoodReads Authors: 0
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
SheilaTask 20.3 - Best Review - Band Director Terry's Task: Solo and Ensemble
Ensemble Option 1:
Love Is Murder by Sandra BrownTask 25.2 Bamaace83's Task: Christmas Memories!
Option 2:
Glad Tidings by Debbie Macomber (Tidings)I read the kindle version but here is the link to the ppb version for page count purposes https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
AND
Option 3:
The Skeleton Box by Bryan Gruley (Box)I read the Large Print version but here is the link to the ppb version for page count purposes https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Total Points - 165
20.2 - Mystery Sub-genresAt the time of posting there are two mystery sub-genres on the book's main page: Mystery>Crime and Mystery>Historical Mystery
Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death by James Runcie
James Runcie is a new - to - me author.
Total points 130
30.5 I love my TBRHouse of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III - option 4, added 08.03.2010
Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa - option 3, avg rating 4.26
Task points 30
total points60
25.1 - PICK A PAIR - OPTION 1SERIES - Marriage Risk by Debbie Macomber which is #2 in the Midnight Sons Series.
STAND ALONE - Between Friends by Debbie Macomber.
Debbie Macomber is a Goodreads Authors (X2).
TOTAL POINTS - 55
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 4
BIG BOOKS - 1
10.6 - SWLATRead a book with the genre humor on the book’s main GR page
Aberystwyth Mon Amour by Malcolm Pryce
Points This Post: 10
Total Points Earned: 10
Total Books Read: 1
Good Read Authors: 0
Lindy-Lanetask 10.10 tis the season!
*read a book with genre "holiday":
Unwrapping Christmas by Lori Copeland
Points this post: 10
Total points: 55
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+(1) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 6
Natalie CH25.3 - Sandy's Task: Settlers of Catan
I rolled a 3 and a 5.
3=> Sheep, read a book written by an Aries (March 21- April 19)
I've read Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels.
On her author page, April 15 is listed as her birthday. The book has 294 pages.
5=> rock, read a non-fiction book about music
Life, Keith Richards autobiography. Music is listed as a genre. 564 pages.
I'm claiming ONE Big book ticket for Keith's autobiography.
points this post: 25
Total points:125
Big book tickets: 1
GRA Tickets: 3
Lindy-Lanetask 15.9 first or last!
*read a book first or last of a series:
Stand by Me *(souled out sisters #1) by Neta Jackson
Points this post: 15
Total points: 70
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+(1) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 7
5.1 -- In the KitchenCake Decorating for the first time - Jaynie Maxfield
appr'd in help thread
5.2 -- In the Library
The Uncommon Reader - Alan Bennett
5.3 -- In the Ballroom
Private Dancer - Suzanne Forster
5.4 -- In the Conservatory
- H.D. Gordon(cover is not requirement??) tiger lily on cover; ebook approved @896
5.5 -- In the Dining Room
Knife - R.J. Anderson
Points this post: 25
Total points: 25
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas Filmsoption 3 B : #3 in series
Succubus Dreams(Georgina Kincaid #3) by Richelle Mead
Richelle Mead is a Goodreads Author
Points this post: 20
Total points: 70
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 4
Goodreads Author: 4
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0); 750 (0); 1000(0)
5.4 -- In the Conservatory: Blame It On The Mistletoe by Eli Easton
This has mistletoe (plant) on the cover.
[Task approved at 35 and ebook verification at 3034]
*** Eli Easton is a Goodreads Author ***
5.7 -- In the Hall:
Nexus by Mary Calmes
This has 4 letters in MARY.
[Ebook verification at 3034]
*** Mary Calmes is a Goodreads Author ***
10.2 - Sochi Sidekicks:
The Elf and Shoemaker by M.L. Rhodes
This has candle flames (fire/flames) on the cover.
*** M.L. Rhodes is a Goodreads Author ***
10.4 - A Really Big Show:
Why I Love Geeks by T.A. Chase
This has the word "I" in the title.
*** T.A. Chase is a Goodreads Author ***
10.10 - 'Tis The Season:
Mistletoe and Submission by Kim Dare
This has the genre "Holiday" on the book's main page.
*** Kim Dare is a Goodreads Author ***
15.3 - Happy Valentine’s Day!:
It's Not Shakespeare by Amy Lane
Option 2: one book option where the title has I (It's), N (Not) and S (Shakespeare) AND the author's name has A (Amy) and L (Lane) from VALENTINES.
[Ebook verification at 2935]
*** Amy Lane is a Goodreads Author ***
15.10 – Celebrate!:
Plan B by S.J.D. Peterson
My book of choice
*** S.J.D. Peterson is a Goodreads Author ***
20.3 - Best Review - Band Director Terry's Task: Solo and Ensemble:
His For The Holidays by Josh Lanyon, L.B. Gregg, Harper Fox and Z.A. Maxfield (with editor: Angela James)
Ensemble Option 1: this has 4 short stories.
[Ebook verification at 572 - spreadsheet]
*** Josh Lanyon is a Goodreads Author ***
25.5 - Bluemoon's Task: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things:
Option D - Red+Blue by A.B. Gayle
This has BLUE from the song "Blue Christmas". (312 pages)
Option E - Two Tickets to Paradise by J.L. Merrow and many other authors
My book of choice. (360 pages)
Combined pages: 672
*** A.B. Gayle is a Goodreads Author ***
*** J.L. Merrow is a Goodreads Author ***
25.9 - Alison's Task: All Things New:
Option #1: Home Again by Cardeno C.
A new author to me.
[Ebook verification at 3049]
Option #3: His Hearth (Warders #1) by Mary Calmes
The first book in a new-to-me series.
[Ebook verification at 573 - Spreadsheet]
*** Cardeno C. is a Goodreads Author ***
*** Mary Calmes is a Goodreads Author ***
30.5 Susan A's Task: I Love My TBR:
Using MM-To-Read Bookshelf.
Option 2: The House of Silence - Volume 1 by J.A. Jaken
(rolled a 6)
Option 6: Cheating Chance by James Buchanan
(795 ratings)
*** J.A. Jaken is a Goodreads Author ***
*** James Buchanan is a Goodreads Author ***
30.7 - Delicious Dee's Task: Swim, Bike, Run:
Rolled 1 and 6.
Option 1: How to Raise an Honest Rabbit by Amy Lane
This has A (Amy) and L (Lane) from TRIATHLON.
[Ebook verification at 2965]
Option 6: Sinnerman by Mary Calmes
This has the genre Romance on the main page
[Ebook verification at 3034]
*** Amy Lane is a Goodreads Author ***
*** Mary Calmes is a Goodreads Author ***
Points this Post: 200
Goodreads Author(s): 16
Big Book Ticket(s): 0
TOTAL
Total Points to Date: 200
Total Goodreads Authors: 16
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Tasks Completed: 12
Jessica PDX10.10 - 'Tis the Season
by Agatha Christie25.9 - Alison's Task - All Things New
Option 1 - This GR author is new to me.
by David MorrellOption 3 - #1 in the Lily Moore series
by Hilary DavidsonPoints This Post: 35
Total Points: 165
10.10 - 'Tis The Season"holiday" as genre
Cupid's Christmas by ***Goodreads Author Bette Lee Crosby
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 15
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 2
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
**Repost**Task 20.5 - Bigger is Better - Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!
PS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
Option C: Over 400 pages long (503) and not a reread
**Claiming big book**
Total points: 20
Tasks this post: 1
Total Tasks Completed: 1
Total Books Read: 1
Total Pages Read: 503
Total GoodReads Authors: 0
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
FANDURY25.7 - Janet F's Task: Don't Be Clueless
Clue 2: Read a book with at least one word each starting with W & S in the title, subtitle and/or author first and last names.
Where Shadows Dance by C.S. Harris
The word Where stats with a W and the word Shadows starts with a S.
C.S. Harris is a Goodreads Author!
Clue 4: Read a book with at least one 4 digit calendar year in the GR book description.
When Maidens Mourn by C.S. Harris
The Goodreads descriptions begins with "Regency England, August 1812"
C.S. Harris is a Goodreads Author!
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 85
Books Read: 5
Goodreads Authors: 4
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)
Mod
Ty, ALL cover tasks require that the cover be included in the post - see the posting requirements.
Jen UT20.5 - Out with the Old and in with the New
C: Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
Total Points: 20
Total Books Read: 1
Hana C.
10.4 - A Really Big Show
Used song "All My Loving"
Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
10.5 - Speakeasy
Read a book set during the era- 1919, 1920’s or 1930’s.
Doctor Who: The Clockwise Man by Justin Richards
Set in London, England in 1924. Approved in post 29 of the Help Thread.
points this post: 20
Tasks completed: 7
Big Book Tickets:
GRA: 3
Total points: 70
10.4 - A Really Big Show
Used song "All My Loving"
Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
10.5 - Speakeasy
Read a book set during the era- 1919, 1920’s or 1930’s.
Doctor Who: The Clockwise Man by Justin Richards
Set in London, England in 1924. Approved in post 29 of the Help Thread.
points this post: 20
Tasks completed: 7
Big Book Tickets:
GRA: 3
Total points: 70
Director KatRepost as requested.
20.4 Ode to Joy!
Option 3
Daughter of Smoke & Bone
Laini Taylor
Laini Taylor is a Goodreads Author.
20.9 Love of Christmas Films
Option 3 Genre humor and Christmas
The Fat Man: A Tale of North Pole Noir
Ken Harmon
Points this post:40
Total points:40
Big book Tickets:0
Goodread Authors:1
Sandy wrote: "Ty wrote: "(cover is not requirement??) tiger lily on cover..."Ty, ALL cover tasks require that the cover be included in the post - see the posting requirements."
I figured, so I included it to save my own tush. It wasn't in the task description, I noticed. :D
SOELO5.6 In the Billiards Room
A Tale Dark & Grimm
This is #1 in a series
Adam Gidwitz is a GR author
5.9 In the Cellar
The Unwritten, Vol. 2: Inside Man
This book takes place in France for 4/7 of the issues.
Mike Carey is a GR author.
10.3 Donors Wanted
A Taste for Red
Vampires is the first genre listed for this book.
10.6 SWLAT
The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett: An Origami Yoda Book
This book has Humor as the first listed genre.
Tom Angleberger is a GR author.
15.9 First or Last?
The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel
This book is #1 in a series.
Rick Riordan is a GR author.
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Points this post/Total: 45
GR authors: 4
Post #630.5 Susan A's Task: I Love My TBR
Option 1: Using page 4 of my TBR at position 158
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
Option 3: The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater with a rating of 4.3
Jeaniene Frost and Maggie Stiefvater are both GR authors
Points this task: 30
Total: 85
GR authors: 5
Books read:7
Tasks Done: 6
LeslieW**GR Author Alert**
10.10"Read a book with the genre ""holiday"" on the book's main page
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor12/6/13
Holiday 4th listed genre on main page
GR Author: Yes
Points: 10
15.10celebrate by reading any book of your choice that meets the general SRC requirements.
Strangers in Death12/9/13
GR Author: No
Points: 15
25.11Option 2.Read a book with a predominantly (at least half) blue OR green cover. AND 4. Read a book with a dog on the cover.
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet 12/12/13 AND Animal Attraction12/4/13
GR Author: Yes AND Yes
Points: 25
Points:
Points This Post: 50
PTD: 70
GR Authors This Post: 3
GR Authors To Date: 5
Chunksters:0
15.1 - The Murder happened in the _____ with a __________.1. The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Garth Stein is a Goodreads author.
2. Skipping Christmas: Christmas with The Kranks by John Grisham
John Grisham is a Goodreads author.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 120
GR authors: 8
5.6 -- In the Billiards Room:Heart in Hand by Mary Calmes
This is Book #3 of the Warder series
[Ebook verification at 543 - Spreadsheet]
*** Mary Calmes is a Goodreads Author ***
10.9 - White Sale!:
Bound and Determined by Jane Davitt and Alexa Snow
The authors' names are in white.
[Ebook verification at 210 - Spreadsheet]
*** Jane Davitt is a Goodreads Author ***
Points this Post: 15
Goodreads Author(s): 2
Big Book Ticket(s): 0
TOTAL
Total Points to Date: 215
Total Goodreads Authors: 18
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Tasks Completed: 14
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas FilmsOption 2. A Horror
Les faucheurs sont les anges by Alden Bell
This post: 20 points
Total to Date = 70 points
//Big Book Tickets: 0
//GR Authors: 2
STACIE MITask 10.1 - Get a Clue
I read:
Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong by Prudence Shen
**Prudence Shen is a Goodreads author!!**
C - found in Can
L - found in Possibly
U - found in Prudence
E - found in Prudence
Points this task: 10
Total points: 15
Tasks completed: 2
Books reads: 2
Pages read: 376
Goodreads authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
STACIE MITask 10.4 - A Really Big Show
I used the song "All My Loving" and the word "all" and read:
Fairest of All by Sarah Mlynowski
**Sarah Mlynowski is a Goodreads author!!**
Points this task: 10
Total points: 25
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 3
Pages read: 552
Goodreads authors: 3
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Delicious Dee20.1. Most Improved Player - Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Check...And Mate!
Option 2
Undeniably Yours - Shannon Stacey (GR Author) - #2 in the Kowalski family series
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 125
Goodreads Authors: 6
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Task 5.2 -- In the Library
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore (288 pages) by Robin Sloan (Goodreads Author)
Points this task: 5
Total points: 30
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 4
Pages read:1468
Goodreads authors: 1
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)