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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2011: EUROPE
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Summer Challenge 2011 Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE ANY POSTS)
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Lisa McMann is a goodreads author
15.4 Summer Shorts read Zombies vs. Unicorns by Holly Black and many more ya Authors.
Holly Black is a goodreads author
25.2 Pulitzer Winners Past & Present
read Gilead by Marilynne Robinson Fiction 2005 and Failure by Philip Schultz Poetry 2008
Points this post: 50
Total Point Earned: 290/1000
Pages Read: 6559
Books Read: 23/77
Task Completed 19 /57
Good Read Authours: 9
Big Book Tickets: 500(1), 750(), 1000()
5.4 S U M M M M M M E RThe Tent by Margaret Atwood *Goodreads Author*
10.6 Gay Pride
Betrayed by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
Damien, a good friend of Zoey's, is gay.
15.3 In The Eurozone
Book 1: Set in Italy
Leonardo's Shadow by Christopher Peter Grey
Book 2: Set in Russia
The Diamond Secret: A Retelling of "Anastasia" by Suzanne Weyn
15.7 The Readers Have Chosen
Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
Best Paranormal Fantasy
20.5 Family Reunion
Option D. A novel where one of the characters is researching their family history.
Family Tree by Barbara Delinsky *Goodreads Author*
25.6 European Landmarks
Option 3: The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott
Option 4: The Cologne Cathedral
The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
Statistics
Points this Post: 90
Total Points: 90
Challenges Completed: 6
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Big Book Tickets total: 0
Goodreads Authors this Post: 2
Total Goodreads Authors: 2
5.4 SUMMMMMMERThe Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood
**Margaret Atwood is a Goodreads writer**
**The Robber Bride is a Big book (520 pages)**
30.1 Half and Half
Chose the two word title from the Spring Challenge: Family Affair and read
Family Matters by Rohinton Mistry and The End of the Affair by Graham Greene
Points this Post: 35
Total Points: 340
Challenges Completed: 20/57
Erin NY20.5 Family Saga option B
Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie
This book talks about the history of one family in the context of 20th century Indian/Pakistani history, and in particular the main character, who was born at the time that India became independent.
* Big Book Ticket: this book was 533pp long
Total Points: 95
Tasks Completed: 6
Tasks in Progress: 7
Books Read: 13
Pages Read: 3298
Heather KSFinished task 10.10 S'more. I read Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. I had previously read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by this author.
New point total: 135
10.8 - Baby, It's Hot Outside!
Antiques Flee Market by Barbara AllanIt is a hot, red cover - although that is a Christmas Tree!
20.8 - Female Authors of Sci Fi
Replica by Lexi Revellian *Goodreads Author*
This book is shelved as Science Fiction on its Home Page, and as it's a Kindle book only, I had it approved for length.
Total points to date 140
20.2 - NETHERLANDS - I read The Illumination. Illumination has 12 letters in it.25.4 - COLOR ME HAPPY - I rolled a 6 (purple). First I chose option 2, color in the title and read Plum Pudding Murder. Then I chose option 4, name of character is the same as the color and read Violet & Claire. One of the characters names is Violet.
TOTAL POINTS - 190
GOODREADS AUTHORS - 5
BIG BOOKS - 3
10.6 -- Gay Pride Read a book where one of the main characters is lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered.
The Privilege of the Sword by Ellen Kushner
This Post: 10
Total Points: 125
Tasks Completed: 11/57
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
30.4 Summer in Europe2. I read This is Where I leave you
which takes place during a week in August (the characters mention it is August while talking about the weather) and
4. I read the Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
which takes place in England. ***Alan Bradley is a Goodreads Author***
points: 120
Tasks Completed: 6
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Books 750+ (1)
Pages read: 3059
Books read: 9
10.8 Baby It's Hot Outside -
by Paul Christopher Tasks completed: 4
Total Points: 45 points
Books read: 4
Task 5.7 Don't Stop ReadingInto the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Points this task:5
Total Points:140
Goodreads Authors:5
Big Book Tickets:0
Leslie NJ20.1 It's Birthday Time! Read Eighteen by Jan Burke. Chose Option 2; my birthday is the 18th.
20.7 A Trip to the Past: Read Good Neighbors by Ryan David Jahn.
**This book was set in the early 1960s and was published in 2009.
30.6 Shakespeare under the stars:
First die: Rolled a 6 and read When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
Second die: Rolled a 3 and read The Three Weissmanns of Westport: A Novel by Cathleen Schine
**Cathleen Schine is a Goodreads Author**
This post: 70 points
Total to Date = 190 points
20.2 Rookie at the Top - Nickboy's task: NETHERLANDS Is an Eleven Letter WordOption A: 11 or more letters in title. I read
Guilt by Association by Marcia Clark
20.8 It's My Birthday - Riona's task: Female Authors of Sci-Fi
Incarceron by Catherine Fisher from the female sci fi list.
Total Points = 520 Points
**Note Guilt by Association was the debut effort by Marcia Clark (you remember her don't you, the District Attorney in the OJ trial? I got really hooked on that trial and am finding myself getting sucked in to the Casey Anthony trial as well. Anyway I really liked this book and gave it ★★★★’s.
Jennifer KS5.7. Don't Stop Reading. I read The Big Shuffle: A Novel by Laura Pederson.
Points this task 5
Total Points 125
Pages 4765
Boston KateTask 20.7 A Trip to the Past
The Other Boleyn Girl
This post: 20 points
Total to date: 40 points
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 4
Username: TANYAPTTask: 30.4 MsOPP's Task: Summer in Europe
Option 1: Choose from Cool Summer Books 2011.
Book: Delirium, Lauren Oliver
*** Goodreads Author ***
Option 4: Read a book set in a European country.
Book: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Stieg Larson
Points this post:30
Total Points: 120
Tasks Completed: 6
Books Read: 7
Goodreads Authors: 5
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
ALICIA T.10.8 Baby, It's Hot Outside
I read Heat Wave by Richard Castle.
*This book was approved in the help thread.
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 55
5.9 The Long and Short of ItHandle with Care by Jodi Picoult
20.7 Shorter is Sweeter - Sandy MN's task: A Trip to the Past
The Candle Star by Michelle Isenhoff
**Michelle Isenhoff is a GR author!**
15.10 Summertime, and the Reading is Easy
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Points this post : 40
Points so far : 115
5.1 - At the ShoreTide Road by Valerie Compton - 232 pages
Set on Canada's Prince Edward Island, our smallest province.
15.1 - Beware of Thorns
Black Rose by Nora Roberta - 444 pages
. This book actually fits 3 categories as the main character's name is Rosalind.20.5 - Family Reunion
by Elizabeth Hay - 304 pagesThe narrator in this novel researches her great aunt, and the book switches back and forth in time between them.
Points This Post: 40
Total Points: 170
Total Tasks Completed: 13
Total Books Read: 14
Total Pages Read: 4506
Total GoodReads Authors: 1
Total Big Books: 500+(2);750+(0);1000+(0)
Readerboard Name: Danielle Louise10.10 - Gimme S'more
The Warlock by Michael Scott
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 10
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Pages Read: 368
Goodreads Authors: -
Big Books: 500+(-), 750+(-), 1000+(-)
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NICOLE VA25.3 - Sandy's task: The Ice Cream Truck
I chose option 1) Bubble Gum Bar and read 2 Young Adult books:
Ten Things We Did by Sarah Mlynowski and Hourglass by Myra McEntire.
Both Sarah Mlynowski and Myra McEntire are goodreads authors.
Total points = 170
Alice GTask: 5.4 SUMMMMMMMMER
Book: Great House by Nicole Krauss
Total Points: 130
Previous Reads
5.10 Summer Fun - Dave Gorman vs The Rest of the World
10.1 For Real? - Something Rotten by Jasper Fforde
10.10 Gimme S'more - Generation A by Douglas Coupland
15.5 Mind the Gap - Excursion to Tindari by Andrea Camelleri
15.9 Pulling Weeds - Rescue by Anita Shreve
20.4 Focus on My Favourite Goodreads Author - Death and the Penguin by Andrea Kurkov
20.7 A Trip to the Past - Sacred Hearts by Sarah Dunant
30.8 Summer Solstice - Memory of Love and Where or When by Anita Shreve
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Cindy FTask 15.5 Mind The Gap
I read A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana
Gabaldon This is #6 of the Outlander series. No big book points as I listened to the abridged audio version.
Points this post: 15
Total points to date: 115
Tasks completed to date: 8
Books read to date: 10
Goodreads Author books: 1
Big Books 500+(1) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
5.6 As American As ...Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight by Alexandra Fuller
Points for this post: 5
Total Points: 430
Tasks Completed: 27
Books Read: 34
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Book Tickets: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
10.1 - For Real?Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare**
This book has Steampunk tagged on the book's home page.
**Cassandra Clare is a Goodreads Author
20.7 - A Trip to the Past
That Perfect Someone by Johanna Lindsey
This is a historical romance novel that features London when English convicts were being sent to Australia via prison ships. One of the main characters was put on one of these ships.
25.3 - The Ice Cream Truck
A. Death's Mistress by Karen Chance
B. Pale Demon by Kim Harrison
I chose option 8 for both - Big Dipper Cone - Both of these books are shelved fantasy.
30.6 - Shakespeare Under the Stars'
I Rolled a 3 and a 2
A. Where's My Hero? by Lisa Kleypas** & Julia Quinn** & Kinley MacGregor
3 - This is a book of short stories.
B. Men of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong
2 - This book is listed as both Fantasy & Paranormal on it's home page.
**Lisa Kleypas & Julia Quinn are Goodreads Authors
- I'm not sure if these authors qualify for a Big Book Ticket - They are only 2 of the 3 contributing authors.
Points This Post: 85
Total Points to Date: 320
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- I'm not sure if these authors qualify for a Big Book Ticket - They are only 2 of the 3 contributing authors. "
That's okay - you get one GR author ticket for this one (only 1 ticket per book).
KRISTEN MA20.4 AUTHOR, AUTHOR - ISABELL'S TASK: FOCUS ON MY FAVORITE GOODREADS AUTHOR
I rolled a 3 so I reads A Change in Altitude by Anita Shreve.
Total Points: 110
Tasks Completed: 6
Total Books: 9
Total Pages: 3403
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Books 500+(), 750+(1), 1000()
Stacey
5.3 Dog Days of Summer
(You can't see it all that well in the thumbnail, but the figure in the middle is a dog/wolf - I had this book approved in the question thread.)
5.5 SUMMMMMER
Moonraker
10.4 Here, Kitty Kitty
15.5 Mind the Gap
(British author)
15.6 Speak English!
("Amber" is listed in the "motoring" section of the task website.)
New points: 50
Total points: 95
5.3 Dog Days of Summer
(You can't see it all that well in the thumbnail, but the figure in the middle is a dog/wolf - I had this book approved in the question thread.)
5.5 SUMMMMMER
Moonraker
10.4 Here, Kitty Kitty
15.5 Mind the Gap
(British author)15.6 Speak English!
("Amber" is listed in the "motoring" section of the task website.)New points: 50
Total points: 95
10.9 Around The CampfireUncle Montague's Tales of Terror by Chris Priestley
Points for this post: 10
Total Points: 440
Tasks Completed: 28
Books Read: 35
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Book Tickets: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Task 20.8 - Female Authors of Sci-Fi
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood ***GR Author***
Total GR Authors = 1
Challenge Total = 145
15.3 In The EurozoneThe Thieves of Ostia by Caroline Lawrence (set in Italy) and
Coming Up for Air by George Orwell (set in UK)
Points for this post: 15
Total Points: 455
Tasks Completed: 29
Books Read: 37
Goodreads Authors: 7
Big Book Tickets: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
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5.4 S U M M M M M M E R
Trespasser by Paul Doiron
15.1 Beware of Thorns
Rose in a Storm by Jon Katz
fits A- title, C- main character named Rose
15.3 In the Eurozone
A. Euro- set in France: French Dirt: The Story of a Garden in the South of France by Richard Goodman
B. no Euro- set in Sweden: The Hypnotist by Lars Kepler
20.9 Summerthing Better
I often feel like I need a refresher course in grammar.
Mortal Syntax: 101 Language Choices That Will Get You Clobbered by the Grammar Snobs--Even If You're Right by June Casagrande
I think this book may have helped, but now I'm even more paranoid.
30.2 Sheila/Wendy UK's task: A.K.A.
A. A Dangerous Road by Kris Nelscott
B. Diving into the Wreck by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
www.kriswrites.com also Kristine Grayson, Kristine Dexter
total= 265
Coralie10.1 For Real?
When Gravity Fails
10.5 What’s Next
I typed in Speaker for the Dead and read
Footfall which had almost nothing in common with it.
15.6 Speak English
Red Indian (people) and cupboard (around the house) are both on the lists so I read
The Indian in the Cupboard
25.2 Pulitzer Winners Past & Present
2000 Fiction Interpreter of Maladies
1949 Drama Death of a Salesman
Total points 225
Joy Marie15.4 Summer Shorts
Option 1:
Read From the Borderlands: Stories of Terror and Madness which had several different contributing authors.
****Claim 1 Goodreads Author Ticket because several contributors to this book are Goodreads Authors including Jon F. Merz, Michael Canfield, Brett Alexander Savory, Tom Piccirilli, John R. Platt, Barry Hoffman, and Bill Gauthier.
Total Points: 60
Goodreads Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 1
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 5
Pages Read: 1868
Tammy AZ20.6 - Summer Reading The Last Lie
I read this book over two weekends in Northern Arizona.
20.8 Female Authors of Sci-Fi - All Clear
I'd like a big book ticket for All Clear which was 643 pages.
Post Total: 40
Grand Total: 65
Fiona (Titch)20.1 -- Birthday Time!
The Fog - James Herbert (I was born in 1975)
Points this task: 20
Total points: 115
20.6 Seasoned Reader - Heather KS's task: Summer ReadingI listened to:
10th Anniversary by James Patterson
while watching my grandson Brenden play baseball with his Little League team this weekend. 5 games in 2 days for the tournament to end the season.
James Patterson is a Goodreads author
Total Points = 540
New Goodreads author = James Patterson
Joy MarieRepost w/ correction from posting #633 for big book ticket
30.4MsOPP's Task: Summer in Europe
Option 3: I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
and
Option 4: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
***Big Book Ticket for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo which is 642 pages.***
Total Points: 45
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 1
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 4
Pages Read: 1453
MG5.5. Maple Leaf Rag The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley. The author is Canadian. **GR Author**
15.1- Beware of Thorns Rose Daughter by Robin McKinley Fits two options - has roses on the cover and "rose" in the title.
20.2 Rookie at the Top The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury Option A: title has word with 11 letters "illustrated"
20.8 It's My Birthday - Riona's task: Female Authors of Sci-Fi The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson **GR Author**
Points This Task: 60
Total Points:60
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 4
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
5.2. Sun, Sea and PIRATES! Ransom 6/25Lee Rowan is a **GOODREADS AUTHOR**
5.4. S U M M M M M M E R. Inner Harbor 6/26
5.1. At the Shore. Chesapeake Blue 6/26
I'd also like to move Mastering Toby from 10.6 to another task which I'm not done with yet.
so it would be 5+5+5-10=5 net points for this post.
Points this post 5
Total points 120
Tasks Completed: 10
Books read: 11
GR Authors: 5
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
10.8 -- Baby, It's Hot Outside! 
20.2 Rookie at the Top - Nickboy's task: NETHERLANDS Is an Eleven Letter Word
Option A.Shadowfever
Points this post 30
Total points 150
Tasks Completed: 12
Books read: 13
GR Authors: 5
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
ALICIA T.30.7 Literature Map
I typed in my favorite author,Stephen King, and chose Thomas Harris from the list:
Option 2: Red Dragon by Thomas Harris
Option A: Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 85
20.5. Family ReunionVurt by Jeff Noon
352 pages. The entire novel is set in Manchester (UK), where my great aunt lives.
Points: 20
Total Points: 40
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 2
Pages: 608
Goodreads Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+(0), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
30.4 - Summer in Europe - Option 1 - from list 'Cool Summer Books 2011' - Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris
Option 2 - takes place during the summer - Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver
This book was excellent. I loved it.
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Points Claiming: 30
Total Points: 125
Nickboy.5.9 The Long and the Short of It
Answers To Life's Difficult Questions by Rick Warren, a short book with a long title, 130 pages
30.1 -- Cheryl TX's task: Best Friends
A. Name of author is name of best friend: Beyond Belief: Finding the Strength to Come Back by Josh Hamilton, My friend Josh and I have seen Josh Hamilton play ball, so I think Josh would like to read Josh’s book. 272 pages
B.1) “7” in title: The List of Seven by Mark Frost, 416 pages
30. 8 -- Beth NC's Task: Summer Solstice
Option 2:
Read the longest book on your TBR list – East Lynne by Ellen Wood– 694 pages
AND
Read the shortest book (that is over 100 pages) on your TBR list – Bicycles: Love Poems by Nikki Giovanni-- 109 pages
Claiming one BIG BOOK for East Lynne… 694 pages
Task Points: 65
Total Points: 280/1000
Tasks Completed: 16
Books Read: 25
Pages Read: 7,701
Big Books: 500+ (3)
Carla 30.1 Best Friends and Lovers
A: my best friend's name is Barbara, and I listened to Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver. I'm not sure my friend would like this - she's not much into gardening beyond flowers.
B. I chose option 2 (seven words in the title. I read
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling.
I would like to claim a big book ticket please - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is 607 pages.
Points this task 30
Total points 75
Tasks Completed: 3
Books read: 5
Total pages: 1635 + one audiobook
GR Authors:
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(1), 1000+(0)
20.5 Bigger is Better - Sue T's task: Family Reunion - Le Parlement des fées, Tome 1 : L'orée des bois by John Crowley
Option B : tells the story of the Drinkwater family from the great-great-grandparents
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
Total points: 20
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No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman
The word dogs is in the title.
5.7 - Don't Stop Reading
The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams
5.9 - The Long and the Short of It
Stray by Rachel Vincent**
Stray has a short title and has 618 pages.
**Rachel Vincent is a Goodreads Author
Claiming Big Book Ticket for Stray (618 pages).
10.4 - Here Kitty, Kitty
White Cat by Holly Black**
The word cat is in the title.
**Holly Black is a Goodreads Author
15.6 - Speak English!
A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
Bite - Bite your arm off - This is not aggressive behaviour that a football fan might engage in. In fact it just means that someone is over excited to get something. For instance you might say that kids would bite your arm off for an ice cream on a sunny day.
30.5 - To The Moon
A. How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming by Mike Brown
This book was approved in the help thread.
B. Hero by Cheryl Brooks**
This is a sci/fi book that features space travel.
**Cheryl Brooks is a Goodreads Author
30.10 - Half and Half
A. Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews**
B. Love Bites by Lynsay Sands
Used book Magic Bites from last season's challenge
**Ilona Andrews is a Goodreads Author
Points This Post: 100
Total Points to Date: 235