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Summer Challenge 2011 Completed Tasks (DO NOT DELETE ANY POSTS)

25.4 - Jenn Renee's task: Color Me Happy......
I rolled a 6 --Purple.
Option 1: Purple Cover
Faefever by Karen Marie Moning

Option 5: Fantasy/Paranormal Genre
Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead
**Richelle Mead is a Goodreads Author**
Total Points: 385
Total GR Authors: 10

Task 10.2 Phone Home
2001: A Space Odyssey
This book has humans traveling in space.
This post: 10 points
Total to date: 70 points
Tasks completed: 5
Books read: 6

5.9 - The long and the short of it
Vanish - Tess Gerritsen
*Tess Gerritsen is a GR Author*
This book has 416 pages & has a one word title.
Points on Post: 5
Total Points: 210/1000
Tasks Completed: 13
Books Read: 14
Pages Read: 5437
Goodread Authors: 9
Big Books: 500+ (1)


5.8 But no Shoplifting
The Gilded Web by Mary Balogh , borrowed from my sister
5.9 The Long and the Short of It
King's Oak byAnne Rivers Siddons 608 pages in ebook
5.10 Summer Fun
Smokin' Seventeen by
Janet Evanovich
25.5 U.S. Patriots A. Book by author born in PA
Virginian by Owen Wister
born Germantown, PA on July 14, 1860
30.1 Best Friends and Lovers
A. Best friend's name: Linda
Her Prince's Secret Son by Linda Goodnight
B 3. Word: Queen
To Ruin A Queen by Fiona Buckley
Today's total: 70
Grand Total: 310

The Quantum Rose by Catherine Asaro and
The Hazards of Space Travel: A Tourist's Guide by Neil F. Comins
Points in this post - 30
Total Points - 705/1000
Books - 53/79
Pages - 19845
Goodreads Authors: 20
Big Books:500+ - (4), 750+ - (0),1000+ - (0)

This was a spooky book!
20.9 The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey
I am working on getting my finances in better order.
Total Points: 165

Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke
25.3 Sandy - Ice Cream Trunk
I chose two Bullet Firecrackers (mysteries)
A) The Cat Who Went Bananas by Lilian Jackson Braun
B) The Bordeaux Betrayal by ***Goodreads Author***Ellen Crosby
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 430
Tasks Completed: 26
Books Read: 32
GoodReads Authors: 8
Big Books: 500+ (2), 750+ (2), 1000+ (0)

20.3 Happy, Happy, Happy......
Road trips make me happy, so I read a book with this theme in mind. In the story, two elderly sisters take a road trip from Chicago to Los Angeles. Helene, the driver, is legally blind. Ina, the navigator, is an avid beer guzzler. They get to their destination going 12mph most of the way. Fun read.
The Widows' Adventures
by Charles Dickinson
4 stars
+20
total: 130
tasks: 9
books: 10
GR Authors: 2

15.5 Mind the Gap.
Dead as a Doornail (Sookie Stackhouse #5) by Charlaine Harris.
This is book 5 of 11.
15 Points.
15.8 Up In the Air.
Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris.
Switzerland's code is CH = Charlaine Harris.
15 Points.
30.6 -- Delicious Dee's task: Shakespeare Under the Stars
Dice 1 rolled 1: Julius Caesar.
Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela.
This is his autobiography about his political fight for black rights and the years in prison.
Long walk to freedom is a big book, claiming 500 page big book for this one.
Dice 2 rolled 4: Hamlet.
The Murder of King Tut by James Patterson.
James Patterson is a Good Reads author.
30 Points.
Points earnt this post: 60 points.
Total Point Earned: 175
Total Pages Read: 5061 pages.
Total Books Read: 14
Good Read Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets: 500(3), 750(), 1000()
30.7 Choose Your Own Adventure – SRC Style Used Wake- by Lisa McMann
option 2- read Betrayalsby Lili St. Crow
Lili St. Crow is a goodreads author
and option B option 2 again read Shadowland by Alyson Noel
Alyson Noel is a goodreads author
Points this Post: 30
Total points- 720
Tasks Completed: 40/57
Books read: 54/77
Total pages: 16641
GR Authors: 20
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
option 2- read Betrayalsby Lili St. Crow
Lili St. Crow is a goodreads author
and option B option 2 again read Shadowland by Alyson Noel
Alyson Noel is a goodreads author
Points this Post: 30
Total points- 720
Tasks Completed: 40/57
Books read: 54/77
Total pages: 16641
GR Authors: 20
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(0), 1000+(0)



Task 15.5 - Mind the Gap
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
Challenge total = 320


+5 Points
+1 Goodreads Author
10.4 — Here Kitty, Kitty

+10 Points
20.7 Shorter is Sweeter – Sandy MN’s task: A Trip to the Past
Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks
+20 Points
30.7 — Jennifer N’s task: Choose Your Own Adventure – SRC Style
Map 1: Maggie Stiefvater: one of my favorite authors from last summer.
I chose Sarah Dessen, a Goodreads Author I like and read:
What Happened to Goodbye
I liked it, but have read all of her other books, so I put her in the literature map, chose Cassandra Clare, another Goodreads Author, and read:
City of Fallen Angels
+30 Points
+ 2 Goodreads Authors
Points this Post: 65
Goodreads Authors this Post: 3
Grand Total: 525

10.7 It's been a year already
The Bucolic Plague: How Two Manhattanites Became Gentlemen Farmers: An Unconventional Memoir by Josh Kilmer-Purcell from the June list #54
15.3 In the Eurozone
A. Minding Frankie by Maeve Binchy Ireland
B. Lady Macbeth's Daughter by Lisa M. Klein Scotland (UK)
15.4 Summer Shorts
Swashbuckling Fantasy edited by Margaret Peterson Haddix
30.1 A.K.A.
A. Mystique by Amanda Quick
B. Light In Shadow by Jayne Ann Krentz
30.4 Summer in Europe
D. Web of Love by Mary Balogh set in England
E. One Summer by David Baldacci
30.6 Shakespeare Under the Stars
A. Colonel Roosevelt by Edmund Morris (This book was okayed on task help)
B. Venice: Pure City by Peter Ackroyd
Today's total 130
Grand total 440

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
(short book - 146 pgs - with long title)
10.3 Spare Me
Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
This book is a dystopia where San Francisco has turned into a police state following a terrorist attack. I know I certainly don't want to be monitored 24/7 or thrown into a jail cell at the slightest suspicion.
10.6 Gay Pride
China Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHugh
The main character is gay in a future society where being homosexual is a crime.
15.5 Mind the Gap
The Fifth Elephant by Terry Pratchett
This is #24 in the Discworld series, and there are 38 published so far.
Points This Post: 40
Total Points: 190
Tasks Completed: 15
Total Books: 17
Pages Read: 6,012
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(4), 750+(0), 1000+(0)

30.1 Best Friends and Lovers (One of my best friends from junior high was named Jennifer
read The Otherworldlies by Jennifer Anne Kogler
Jennifer Anne Kogler is a goodreads author
read Girl, Going on 17: Pants on Fire by Sue Limb-
Points this Post: 30
Total points- 750
Tasks Completed: 40/57
Books read: 54/77
Total pages: 16641
GR Authors: 21
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
read The Otherworldlies by Jennifer Anne Kogler
Jennifer Anne Kogler is a goodreads author
read Girl, Going on 17: Pants on Fire by Sue Limb-
Points this Post: 30
Total points- 750
Tasks Completed: 40/57
Books read: 54/77
Total pages: 16641
GR Authors: 21
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


30.03 IF IT'S TUESDAY, THIS MUST BE BELGIUM
A. The Island of the Day Before by Umberto Eco
The Island of the Day Before is a BIG BOOK (500+)
B. This Salzburg: Being An Incomplete Introduction To The Beauty And Charm Of A Town We Love by Ferdinand Czernin
Points: 30
Total points: 210
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 18
Goodreads authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


Task 15.8 - Up in the Air
The Kitchen God's Wife by Amy Tan = AT (Austria)
***Big Book 544 pages***
Total Big Book Tickets = 5
Total Challenge points = 335

10.10 Gimme S'more: I read Forever by Maggie Stiefvater. I have read and enjoyed 4 other books by her.
15.10 Summertime, And the Reading is Easy
I read Get Well SoonbyJulie Halpern.
25.4 Jenn Renee's task: Color Me Happy..
I rolled a 5 (green).
I chose option 3 and read Keep Sweet by Michele Dominguez Greene (Green in the author's last name).
I also chose option 5 and read The Lost Heiress by Catherine Fisher which is an action/adventure (& fantasy) book.
Julie Halpern and Maggie Stiefvater are GoodReads authors.
Total points = 455

I read The Body Artist by Don DeLillo between naps, while camped out in front of the AC.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 190
Total Tasks Completed: 9
Total Books Read: 12
Total Pages Read: 2691
Total GoodReads Authors: 1
Total Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)

A)Book setting is Italy:
Romeo & Juliet & Vampires by Claudia Gabel
B)Book setting is England:
The Poison Diaries by Maryrose Wood
Task 15.9 Pulling Weeds
I chose a book from the 50 on my tbr with the lowest goodreads rating.
All About Us: My Story by Peter Andre
Points these tasks:30
Total Points:345
Goodreads Authors:9
Big Book Tickets:0


I rolled 4 and my colour is GREEN.
option 1-green cover

option 4-name of main character is Hunter
Out for Blood by Alyxandra Harvey
*Claiming a Goodreads Author ticket for Alyxandra Harvey*
Points this task:25
Total Points:370
Goodreads Authors:10
Big Book Tickets:0


A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
Option B: 'Orange' is in the title
Points for this task: 20
Total points: 250
Tasks completed: 16
Books read: 17


25.5 U.S. Patriots A. Book by author born in PA
Virginian by Owen Wister
born Germantown, PA on July 14, 1860
B. The Patriot Witch by C.C. Finlay . The protagonist is with the American army during the Revolutionary war.

A Discovery of Witches big book 579 pgs.
by Deborah Harkness Goodreads author
Total Points this Post: 15
Total Points in Challenge: 150
Books Read: 12
Tasks Completed: 9
GR Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets: 500+(2); 750+(0); 1000+(0)

Read any book you choose.
The Sweet Relief of Missing Children by Sarah Braunstein
This Post: 15
Total Points: 400
Tasks Completed: 28/57
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (1), 1000+ (3)
20.2 NETHERLANDS Is an Eleven Letter Word
read Revelationsby Melissa de la Cruz
Points this Post: 20
Total points- 770/1000
Tasks Completed: 42/57
Books read: 57/77
Pages Read : 17254
GR Authors: 20
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(0), 1000+(0)
read Revelationsby Melissa de la Cruz
Points this Post: 20
Total points- 770/1000
Tasks Completed: 42/57
Books read: 57/77
Pages Read : 17254
GR Authors: 20
Big Books: 500+(2), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


15.2: Summer Stock:
A. Actor/Celebrity memoir: Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography by Rob Lowe
B. Play: Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
Task Points: 15
Books Read: 2
Pages Read: 128 + 320 = 448
Total Accumulated Points: 140

5.10 SUMMER FUN - One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
Listed on GR List of Humorous Books
15.2 SUMMER STOCK -
A. A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
Dante, one of the main characters is a rock star
***GR Author***
B. My Fair Lady: Musical Play in Two Acts Based on "Pygmalion" by Bernard Shaw
25.1 TENNIS ANYONE?
A. Wicked Game by Lisa Jackson
B. Pictures by Robert Daley
One of the main characters is a tennis pro
30.7 CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE -
A. The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly
Used Jeffery Deaver
***GR Author****
B. Tripwire by Lee Child
Used Michael Connelly
***GR Author****
Points: 80
Tasks: 5
Books: 8
Pages: 2948
GR Authors: 3
Total Points: 665
Total Tasks: 41
Total Books: 54
Total Pages: 22965
GR Authors: 18
Big Books 500+: 14
Big Books 750+: 1

In the Shadow of the Glacier by Vicki Delany (312 p.)
Points this Post: 5
Tasks Completed this Post: 1
Books Read this Post: 1
Pages Read this Post: 312
GoodReads Authors this Post: 1
Big Books this Post: 500+ (0), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)
Total Points: 460
Total Tasks Completed: 30
Total Books Read: 38
Total Pages Read: 13124
Total GoodReads Authors: 8
Total Big Books: 500+ (2), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)

2 new tasks
15.2 Summer Stock Read TWO books, one A and one B
A Autobiography/memoir of an actress, or entertainment celebrity
Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated by Alison Arngrim
B Read a play at least 80 pages long - Othello by Shakespeare
15.3 In The Eurozone: Read TWO books:
A. country that uses the Euro: Ireland: Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts
B. country that doesn't use the Euro: UK/England: That Perfect Someone by Johanna Lindsey
Points this post = 30
Total Points = 320
Tasks Completed = 22
Pages Read = 9477
GR Authors = 4
Big Books: (500+) = 1

Set in the lost city of Atlantis, where there are a lot of scary monsters who are almost constantly battling each other. I'll pass on that, thank you very much.
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Points Claiming: 10
Total Points: 275
Dlmrose
25.1 -- Denise NC's task: Tennis, Anyone?
Book 1- tennis word in title- game
Levels of the Game by John McPhee
Book 2- novel featuring tennis pro
Doubles by Nic Brown
30.5 -- Donna Jo/Deedee's task: To the Moon
book 1- non-fiction astronomy
The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet by Neil deGrasse Tyson
book 2- sci-fi space novel
City of Ruins by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
30.6 -- Delicious Dee's task: Shakespeare Under the Stars
Book 1- rolled a 4- Cymbeline- woman bio from 100 Important Women in History
Mankiller: A Chief and Her People by Wilma Mankiller
book 2- rolled a 3- Two Gentlemen of Verona- city in title
The Good Thief's Guide to Amsterdam by Chris Ewan
30.9 - Rosemary's task: Vacation Time!
Both books from B- word in title
1: beach
Beach Trip by Cathy Holton
2: lake
China Lake by Meg Gardiner
30.10 - Coralie's task: Half and Half
2-word title from Spring= Darkest Mercy
A.Darkest
The Darkest Room by Johan Theorin
B. Mercy
No Mercy by Lori G. Armstrong
total= 845
25.1 -- Denise NC's task: Tennis, Anyone?
Book 1- tennis word in title- game
Levels of the Game by John McPhee
Book 2- novel featuring tennis pro
Doubles by Nic Brown
30.5 -- Donna Jo/Deedee's task: To the Moon
book 1- non-fiction astronomy
The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet by Neil deGrasse Tyson
book 2- sci-fi space novel
City of Ruins by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
30.6 -- Delicious Dee's task: Shakespeare Under the Stars
Book 1- rolled a 4- Cymbeline- woman bio from 100 Important Women in History
Mankiller: A Chief and Her People by Wilma Mankiller
book 2- rolled a 3- Two Gentlemen of Verona- city in title
The Good Thief's Guide to Amsterdam by Chris Ewan
30.9 - Rosemary's task: Vacation Time!
Both books from B- word in title
1: beach
Beach Trip by Cathy Holton
2: lake
China Lake by Meg Gardiner
30.10 - Coralie's task: Half and Half
2-word title from Spring= Darkest Mercy
A.Darkest
The Darkest Room by Johan Theorin
B. Mercy
No Mercy by Lori G. Armstrong
total= 845



Task 5.8 - But no Shoplifting! I checked both books out from the library.
The Lower Depths by Maxim Gorky 80 pages
Quidditch Through the Ages by J.K. Rowling 56 pages
Challenge total = 340

I read The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner (178 pages) by Stephenie Meyer
10.8 Baby It's Hot Outside
I read

15.2 Summer Stock
A. I read Bossypants by Tina Fey (memoir)
and
B. the play SubUrbia by Eric Bogosian
20.8 Female Sci-Fi Authors
I read Light Raid by Connie Willis and Cynthia Felice
New Points Total: 380

The word 'blinkered' refers to someone narrow minded, like unto 'he's blinkered' in the UK
I read Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 190

Sorry for the long post - work's been crazy.
Task 5.7 Don't Stop Reading
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
Pages - 128
Points - 5
Task 10.2 Phone Home
Starfire Angels by Melanie Nilles
Melanie Nilles is a Goodreads Author.
Pages - 188
Points - 10
Task 10.4 Here Kitty, Kitty
Cat on Cover

Karen McQuestion is a Goodreads Author
Pages - 170
Points - 10
Task 15.2 Summer Stock
Book A - Biography of Celebrity

Pages - 280
Book B - Play

Pages - 126
Points - 15
Task 15.3 In the Eurozone
Book A - Set in Country with Euro - Ireland
In the Woods by Tana French
Pages - 429
Book B - Set in Country without Euro - United Kingdom
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Pages - 264
Points - 15
Task 15.9 Pulling Weeds
Below GR Average Rating
Dreaming Anastasia by Joy Preble
Joy Preble is a Goodreads Author
Pages - 320
Points - 15
Task 25.2 Pulitzer Prize Winners
Book A - Fiction 2006
March by Geraldine Brooks
Pages - 280
Book B - Drama 1996
Rent by Jonathan Larson
Pages - 146
Points - 25
Task 30.1 Best Friends and Lovers
Book A - Author Name - Best Friend's Name - Jill
Millie's Fling by Jill Mansell
Pages - 512
Big Book (500)
Book B - 7 Words in Title
Boyfriends, Burritos, and an Ocean of Trouble by Nancy Rue
Pages - 208
Points - 30
Task 30.3 If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium
Book A - Sunday's Child by Tom E. Lewis
Pages - 304
Book B - Murder in Passy by Cara Black
Pages - 288
Points - 30
Task 30.9 Vacation Time
Book A - Travels to Paris
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Stephanie Perkins is a Goodreads Author
Pages - 372
Book B - Sea in Title
A Cottage by the Sea by Ciji Ware
Pages - 544
Big Book (500)
Points - 30
Points this Post - 185
Total Points - 500
Big Book Tickets this Post - 2
Big Book Tickets Total - 7(500)
Goodreads Authors this Post - 4
Goodreads Authors Total - 11
Stacey
25.6 European Landmarks
3: Leaning Tower of Pisa
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of his Time
(math, approved in the task topic)
6: Peace Palace
Casino Royale
(spy novel)
New points: 25
Total points: 365
25.6 European Landmarks
3: Leaning Tower of Pisa
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of his Time
(math, approved in the task topic)
6: Peace Palace
Casino Royale
(spy novel)
New points: 25
Total points: 365

A Read a biography/autobiography/memoir of an actor, actress, or entertainment celebrity or a novel with a main character that is an actor, actress, or entertainment celebrity
A Strange Eventful History: The Dramatic Lives of Ellen Terry, Henry Irving and their Remarkable Families by Michael Holroyd
B Read a play at least 80 pages long
The Invention of Love by Tom Stoppard
This Post: 15
Total Points: 415
Tasks Completed: 29/57
Goodreads Authors: 3
Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (1), 1000+ (3)

ForTask 5.8. But No Shoplifting!, I borrowed My Life in France from the Reno Public Library (where I get most of my books!) I loved it! This version was 302 pages.
For Task 10.1: For Real?, I read The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde. I loved this too! This version was 374 pages
For Task 10.10: S’More, I returned The Eyre Affair, and checked out the next book in the series: Lost in a Good Book. This version was 399 pages..
Tasks this Post: 3
Points this Post: 25
Total Tasks Completed: 8/57
Total Points: 85
Total Big Books: (500+)(1)
Total pages read in this post: 1075

30.8 Summer Solstice
I chose Option 1.
I read I Am Legend by Richard Matheson, which was listed as # 6 on Quality Dark Fiction.
AND
I read Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, which was listed as # 35 on Light, But Not too Dumb.
5.10 Summer Fun
I read Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich.
This series always makes me laugh out loud.
Points this Post: 40
Total Points: 145

Transition: The Story of How I Became a Man by Chaz Bono
10.8 Baby It's Hot Out Here
Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser

20.8 Female Authors of Science Fiction
Awaken by Katie Kacvinsky
points = 305

Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
One of the main characters, Emily, discovers she is a lesbian, and becomes close with another girl named Maya.
*Sara Shepard is a goodreads author*
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 525
Total Tasks Completed: 30
Total Books Read: 38
Total GoodReads Authors: 11
Total Big Books: 500+ (2), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)

Big Book: 685 pages
10.10 Gimme S'more: A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan
Big Book: 896 pages
Points for this post: 15
Total points for challenge: 55

Read a book whose... author has the same letter repeated consecutively in one... of the author's names.
Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen
Points This Post: 5
Big Book Tickets claimed this post: 0
GR Authors read this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets earned this season: 3
GR Authors read this season: 1
Total Points: 100

5.3 Dog Days of Summer- Read a book with the word “dog” in the title
I read
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
30.2 -- Sheila/Wendy UK's task: A.K.A. - read two books- one under the author's name and then a second under the author's pseudonym
I read Desirable Residenceby Madeleine Wickham and The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella (A.K.A. Madeleine Wickham)
30.4 Summer in Europe-
Option 3- coming of age story: I read
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Option 4- read a book set in a European country: I read Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling, which is set in Great Britain
Total points: 65



30.4 -- MsOPP's Task: Summer in Europe
For this task, pick 2 of the following:
1. Pick a book from the following list to cool you down in Summer 2011: Cool Summer Books 2011
I picked book #11 from the List:
Graveminder (Goodreads Author) (2011) by Melissa Marr (Hardcover, 324 pages)
***Goodreads Author*** Melissa Marr
and
4. Read a book set in a European country. Required: List the country when you post if it's not obvious from the GR's description.
Pied Piper (1942) by Nevil Shute (Paperback, 320 pages) -- set in France
250 + 30 = 280

Tasks Completed: 16
Points for this task: 30
Points thus far: 250 + 30 = 280
Books read: 23
Pages Read: 7157
Read but not claimed: 7
Goodreads Authors: 2
Erik Larson (#30.10)
Melissa Marr (#30.4)
Big Books:
500 +
(1) Ingathering: The Complete People Stories of Zenna Henderson (1995) by Zenna Henderson (Hardcover, 577 pages) (10.2)
750+
*none*
1000+
*none*

Murder With Puffins by Donna Andrews
10.2 -- Phone Home
No Words Alone by Autumn Dawn (Goodreads author)
Humans traveling in space crash land on another planet and are taken hostage by aliens.
10.5 -- What’s Next?
This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Goodreads author)
5 Star book I entered was River Marked by Patricia Briggs
30.8 -- Beth NC's Task: Summer Solstice
Option 1
The Fall by Chuck Hogan & Guillermo Del Toro
#96 From the "Quality Dark Fiction" List.
Light My Fire by Katie MacAlister (Goodreads author)
#310 From the "Best Humorous Books" List
Total Points This Post: 55
Total Tasks This Post: 4
Goodreads Authors This Post: 3
Grand Total Points: 560/1000
Total Books Read: 45
Tasks Completed: 36/57
Total Goodreads Authors: 16
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 1

De l'autre côté de l'île by Allegra Goodman
This post: 20 points
Total to Date = 35 points
Total Tasks Completed: 3
Total Books Read: 3
Total Pages Read: 974
Total GoodReads Authors: 1
Total Big Books: 500(0);750(0);1000+(0)
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CathyNJ
TASK: 5.3 THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
Book Read: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. I read this book because of the picture of the dog on the cover.
5 points.
Goodreads Author: Yes
TASK: 5.4 S U M M M M M M E R
Book Read:
5 Points
Goodreads Author: Yes
TASK 5.10 SUMMER FUN
Book Read:
This book was funny, reminded me of my family at times.
5 Points
Goodreads Author: No
TASK 10.10 GIMME S'MORE
Book Read:
I have previously read Chevy Stevens book Still Missing.
10 Points
Goodreads Author: Yes