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message 301: by Deedee (new)

Deedee | 2323 comments Task 20.5 - Bigger is Better - Marscha's task: Love to Dance

Option 3: Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in BALLET

ET: Elizabeth Taylor

Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont (1971) by Elizabeth Taylor (Paperback, 224 pages)
Shortlisted for Man Booker Prize (1971)


10 + 20 = 30

Tasks Completed: 02
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 10 + 20 = 30
Books read: 2
Pages read: 376

Read but not claimed: 5

Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 0

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


message 302: by Donna Jo (new)

Donna Jo Atwood | 2412 comments 5.2 Do It Again:

A Lady Never Surrenders (Hellions of Halstead Hall #5) by Sabrina Jeffries A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries

This book could have been used for 5.6 (pink Lady apple); 10.1 something pink; 15.1B It's set in England; 30.5A Historical Fiction; 30.36.3 Frontierland Historical Fiction.

15.4 Bond, James Bond:

1. The Spy Who Loved Me:
Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies by Ben Macintyre

3. The Best Bond:

Sacre Bleu: A Comedy d'Art by Christopher Moore. Author's last name Moore as in Roger Moore.

30.7 Sassafrass's Task--Title Train:

A. The River Wife by Jonis Agee

B. Wife of the Gods by Kwei Quartey

Today's total: 50
Grand Total: 220


message 303: by Angie (new)

Angie (pinkindle) | 587 comments ANGIE CA

10.1 Show You Care, Be Aware
Book: The Luxe (Luxe, #1) by Anna Godbersen by Anna Godbersen
Notes: Her dress.

This Post: 10
Points to Date: 70


message 304: by Riya (new)

Riya (riyaishere) | 188 comments Mariya

Task 15.5- A Drop in the Bucket

I read Revenge of the Witch by Joseph Delaney
This book is part of the Last Apprentice series, of which there are 10.

Task 15.10- Fancy Free

My book of choice to read was A Language Older Than Words by Derrick Jensen


Points this Post: 30
Total points: 30


message 305: by Coralie (new)

Coralie Coralie

10.1 Show You Care, Be Aware
Bellwether by Connie Willis The lower right quadrant is pink.

10.5 Time Warp
The Story of the Amulet

10.9 9�10�11
The Last Battle 172 pages
1 + 7 + 2 = 10

10.10 Back to School
Anastasia Krupnik
I graduated from high school in the 1970’s. This book was first published in 1979.


Total points 115


message 306: by Lois (new)

Lois | 2554 comments 10.1 -- Show You Care, Be Aware

The Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies by Susan Wittig Albert

The Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies by Susan Wittig Albert

Susan Wittig Albert is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author.

Points this post: 10
Total points: 105
GR authors: 5


message 307: by Alicia (new)

Alicia (amazingact21) | 127 comments Alicia T

5.2 Do it Again

I chose to repeat Task 10.10: Back to School and read The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town by John Grisham. This book was first published in 2006, and I graduated in 2008.


Points this Post:5
Total Points: 15


message 308: by Katy (new)

Katy | 779 comments 20.2 Calling All Animal Lovers

I chose option 1 and read Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward with a dog on the cover.

Total Points: 20


message 309: by Erin (NY) (new)

Erin (NY) (erin_p) | 653 comments 10.9 Pages add up to 9,10 or 11
Just Listen by Sarah Dessen
The edition that I have has 371 pages:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...
Total = 3+7+1=11

* Sarah Dessen is a goodreads author

Total Points: 30
Tasks completed: 3
Partial Tasks: 1
Pages read: 1816
Book Read: 4


message 310: by Cindy AL (new)

Cindy AL (cangelmd) | 645 comments Cindy AL

5.6 An Apple A Day:

Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues by Diana Rowland

White Astrachan Apple from the Apple Varieties list.

Diana Rowland is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author.

5.7 What's Your Name Again?:

Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep

"Jennifer" is on the all time popular name list for girls.

Jennifer Estep is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author.

5.8 Festival of Lights:

Explosive Eighteen (Stephanie Plum, #18) by Janet Evanovich by Janet Evanovich

Fire on the cover.

Janet Evanovich is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author

5.9 Colder AND Bigger:

Armed & Magical by Lisa Shearin

293 pages

Lisa Shearin is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author.

5.10 What Else Can I Read:

Moonshine by Rob Thurman

This book is on the Read Alikes List for Ghost Story, at least I think this is the Ghost Story they are referring to?

Rob Thurman is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author.


Points in this post - 25
Total Points - 140/1110
Books - 13/86
Pages - 4688
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 12
Big Books:500+ - (0), 750+ - (0),1000+ - (0)


message 311: by Peebee (new)

Peebee | 481 comments Peebee

15.9 - Starry, Starry Night
Shine Shine Shine by Lydia Netzer by Lydia Netzer
This cover was pre-approved as an example in the task.
Lydia Netzer is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author.


20.9 - Fall Months
Option B:
Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison by Piper Kerman
This book was originally published in December, 2009.


25.1 - Food Network Challenge
Option 1A: Cupcake Wars:
When in Doubt, Add Butter by Beth Harbison by Beth Harbison
There are cupcakes on the cover.
Beth Harbison is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author.

Option 3B: The Next Food Network Star:
The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani
This book is #91 on the Most Popular Books list.
Adriana Trigiani is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author.


25.6 - Reading for the Video Game Junkie!
Option 3, Forza 4::
Girlchild A Novel by Tupelo Hassman by Tupelo Hassman
There is a car on the cover.

Option 6: Dishonored:
A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers
The royal character is the Saudi Arabian king referenced in the title.


30.1 - How Do I Say This...?
Roll 3: To Whom It May Concern:
Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar by Cheryl Strayed
This was approved in the help thread as a book of letters.
Cheryl Strayed is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author.

Roll 5: [email protected]:
True Believers by Kurt Andersen
The main character, Karen Hollander, communicates with her granddaughter Waverly via e-mail, sending her chapters of a tell-all memoir in progress.
Kurt Andersen is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author.


*
Points this post: 115
Total points: 235/1110
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 5/9
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 312: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

Robin (Saturndoo) (robinsaturndoo) Readerboard Name: ♥Robin �

20.1 - Most Improved - Katy's task: Still Clinging to Summer Vacation
1.Plain Wisdom: An Invitation into an Amish Home and the Hearts of Two Women

Plain Wisdom An Invitation into an Amish Home and the Hearts of Two Women by Cindy Woodsmall

Cindy Woodsmall is a GRA

Approval Post

Several years ago, some friends took me on a day trip to an Amish Community less than 100 miles from my hometown that I didn't even know existed. I have made several more trips back there as well as to other Amish communities and every time I go I want to learn more and more about them as their lifestyle is just so fascinating to me. I have read and enjoy reading books about the Amish both fiction and non-fiction � This book gives insight about their daily living, traditions, recipes, and their faith in general.


Points Earned This Task:20

Points Achieved to Date: 120/1110
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 313: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 25.2 - Sharing the Love

I decided to do options A and E.

For A, I read the book that won the Printz Award in 2007:

American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang

For E, I read a book shelved as "realistic fiction":

The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney

Points this task: 25
Total points: 220
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 24
Pages read: 4421
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ authors: 1
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 314: by Jill Renee (last edited Sep 17, 2012 07:54AM) (new)

Jill Renee Kilgore | 116 comments Readerboard Name: Jill Renee

Task 10.7 School Supplies

Read a book with an object kids or teachers need for school (book(s), backpack, computer, pencil, etc.) on the cover

Teachers need thumb tacks for their bulletin boards

Paper Towns by John Green by John Green

Points this Task: 10

Total Points: 80

Books Read this task: 1

Total Books Read: 6

Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author Total: 1


message 315: by Sassafrass (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 891 comments 10.6 -- The Rocky Horror Picture Show: I read The Great Gatsby which is on page 3 of the Popular Cult Classics Books list



15.2 - On Pins and Needles:
A. The Darkest Hour which has suspense as a genre on the main page

B. Playing to Win which is a new release that I have been eagerly awaiting!

Total Points this Post: 25
Total Points in Challenge: 205
Books Read: 20
Tasks Completed: 17
****Not tracking Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors or Big Books this challenge****


message 316: by Carly (last edited Sep 18, 2012 08:58AM) (new)

Carly | 261 comments Carly

20.9 - Lucky Me - Emily Bookshelf's task: Fall Months

Option A: Author with an name that starts with either "S," "O," or "N."

Stunning by Sara Shepard

Sara Shepard is a GoodReads Author.

Points This Task: 20
Total Points: 20
Tasks Completed: 1
Tasks in Progress: 3
Books Read: 1
GoodReads Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(-), 750+(-), 1000+(-)
Pages Read: 306


message 317: by Emma (new)

Emma (emmalita) | 169 comments Emmalita

30.2 Sheila/Kathy G's task: Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ - Good Friends

The silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis

On Sheila's to be read shelf

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

On Kathy's to be read shelf

Paulo Coelho is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author; claiming ticket



30.3 Donna Jo's Task: Back by Popular Demand

Squirrel seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris

I Like You by Amy Sedaris

Amy and David Sedaris are brother and sister



30.7 Sassafrass's task: Title Train

Dare Me by Megan Abbott

Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris

Dare Me is the fist book and the second book starts with the word Me

Megan Abbott is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author; claiming ticket


This post: 90
Total points to date: 120
Goodread authors: 3
Big book tickets: 1
Total tasks completed: 4


message 318: by Connie (last edited Sep 17, 2012 08:33AM) (new)

Connie  G (connie_g) | 358 comments 10.8 Fall TV

One of my favorite TV shows, especially its first few seasons, was "House."

I read The House I Loved by Tatiana de Rosnay which contains the word "house."

Tatiana de Rosnay is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author.

20.6 The Doctor is Calling

Option 4: This book has the word "wife" in the title.

The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff.

David Ebershoff is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author.

This is a Big Book of 514 pages.

Points this post: 30
Total points: 55
Tasks: 4
Books: 4
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ authors: 2
Big books: 500=1


message 319: by Jenifer (new)

Jenifer (jensamaha) | 355 comments Jenifer

10.5 Time Warp

The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom

Mitch Albom is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author

Points this task: 10
Total points: 20
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 2
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 320: by Stesse (new)

Stesse | 270 comments STESSE

5.4 - In Honor of Your Birthday
Page 4, Post 166: Cruising Attitude: Tales of Crashpads, Crew Drama, and Crazy Passengers at 35,000 Feet by Heather Poole (272 p)
Heather Poole is a GRA.

15.9 - Starry, Starry Night
Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson (308 p)
Shanna Swendson is a GRA.
Approved in help thread.
Enchanted, Inc. (Enchanted, Inc. #1) by Shanna Swendson

20.5 - Bigger is Better - Marscha's task: Love to Dance
1. and 4. The Ballerina Bride by Fiona Harper (192 p)
The Ballerina Bride by Fiona Harper

30.8 -- Laurie ME's task: Fall Holidays
3. Wear Something Gaudy Day: 92 Pacific Boulevard by Debbie Macomber (378 p)
Debbie Macomber is a GRA.
Approved in help thread.
92 Pacific Boulevard (Cedar Cove, #9) by Debbie Macomber
6. King Tut Day: Three Complete Amelia Peabody Mysteries by Elizabeth Peters (599 p)
This is a BB.

Points this Post: 70
Tasks Completed this Post: 4
Books Read this Post: 5
Pages Read this Post: 1749
GoodReads Authors this Post: 3
Big Books this Post: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)


Total Points: 100
Total Tasks Completed: 5
Total Books Read: 7
Total Pages Read: 2415
Total GoodReads Authors: 4
Total Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)


message 321: by Rudy (new)

Rudy Hurley | 111 comments Rudy
5.6- An Apple a Day
Comfort Me with Apples: More Adventures at the Table byRuth Reichl

Points this post: 5
Total points:25
Task completed:4
Books read: 4
GR authors:1


message 322: by Serenity (last edited Sep 17, 2012 11:37AM) (new)

Serenity | 6 comments 20.9 -- Lucky Me!
Option A: Unspoken by Sarah Rees Brennan (author's first name begins with S)

Points this Post: 20
Total points: 20
Tasks Completed: 1
Books read: 1
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(1)


message 323: by Eilymay (new)

Eilymay (eilisislocajustlikecocoa) 30.6 Keltie Lee's task: Reading through Disneyworld

Fantasyland � Eragon by Christopher Paolini

THIS IS A BIG BOOK - 503 pages

Toontown Fair � Eldest by Christopher Paolini

THIS IS A BIG BOOK - 679 pages

Points this Post - 30
Total Points - 60
Big Books - 500+ (2)


message 324: by Claire (new)

Claire (proud-mum) | 1086 comments 30.5 -- Butterflycager's task: Fall Shelf-Cleaning

Option 1: Changeling - Philippa Gregory

Option 2: Daughters of Iraq - Revital Shiri-Horowitz


message 325: by Peebee (last edited Sep 17, 2012 02:38PM) (new)

Peebee | 481 comments Peebee

15.8 - 'Cause This Is Thriller
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Word used is "Girl," from "The Girl Is Mine."
Gillian Flynn is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author.


20.1 - Still Clinging to Summer Vacation
Winged Obsession: The Pursuit of the World's Most Notorious Butterfly Smuggler by Jessica Speart
On three different occasions, I have taken day trips to nature centers and zoos which feature a butterfly exhibit, so when I saw this book, I wanted to learn more about the world of endangered butterflies.
Jessica Speart is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author.


20.7 - The Show Must Go On
Option 2: The Lion King
The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates by Wes Moore
OTHER: Hakuna maTata; no wORriEs


25.4 - Fall into T.V.
I rolled a 2: Falling Skies:
Option 2A:
The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker
This book is shelved as science fiction on its home page.
Karen Thompson Walker is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author.

Option 2D:
Valley of Ashes by Cornelia Read
This book was released August 14th 2012.
Cornelia Read is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author.


25.8 - The Long, the Short, and the Diacritical
Option A:
Summer Friends by Holly Chamberlin
Chamberlin is 10 letters.

Option B:
Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection by A.J. Jacobs
The author uses the initials A.J.


30.5 - Fall Shelf-Cleaning
Option 3:
Wallflower in Bloom: A Novel by Claire Cook
Repeating initials are C.C.
Claire Cook is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author.

Option 6:
One Last Thing Before I Go by Jonathan Tropper
The title contains the number "one."


30.11 - Peebee’s Task: Summer Smashes Not Fall Forgotten
Option 4B: Flo Rida: Whistle (SONG)
The Newlyweds by Nell Freudenberger by Nell Freudenberger
The cover features birds.

Option 5A: Pitbull: Back In Time (SINGER)
Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen
Anna Quindlen's One True Thing was made into a 1998 starring Meryl Streep, William Hurt and Renée Zellweger.


30.12 - A Tour of Melbourne, Australia
Stop 2: Federation Square
sic by Joshua Cody
This book is a non-fiction memoir.

Stop 5: Melbourne museum and Carlton Gardens
The Night Listener by Armistead Maupin
This book has been on my "to-read" list since March 2011 (and my mental to-read list before that, as the only Maupin book I haven't yet read.)

(and both are from the library...no more paying for books...)

*
Points this post: 195
Total points: 430/1110
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 5/14
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 326: by Angie (new)

Angie (pinkindle) | 587 comments ANGIE CA

10.10 Back to School
Book: Fade Out by Rachel Caine
Notes: I graduated in the 2000s, so I read a book published in 2009.

This Post: 10
Points to Date: 80


message 327: by Jessica (new)

Jessica (sureshot26) | 745 comments Jessica PDX

Back from vacation with lots of tasks!

5.5 - By the Sea

The Sea by John Banville by John Banville

5.6 - An Apple a Day

I chose the variety "Arkansas Black" (which I've even tried!)

The Black Prince by Iris Murdoch by Iris Murdoch

5.8 - Festival of Lights

Nine Dragons (Harry Bosch, #14) by Michael Connelly by Michael Connelly (Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author)

5.10 - What Else Can I Read?

This book is listed as a readalike for Gone Girl.

Mr. Peanut by Adam Ross by Adam Ross (Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author)

10.2 - Trick or Treat!

The main character, Harry Bosch, is a police officer and his uniform could be a Halloween costume. No word on whether it would be a sexy police officer, though.

Echo Park (Harry Bosch, #12) by Michael Connelly by Michael Connelly (Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author)

10.6 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show

This book was listed on page 1 when I picked it.

Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami by Haruki Murakami

Points this Post: 40
Total Challenge Points: 85
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 4
Big Books Tickets: 1


message 328: by Kara (last edited Sep 17, 2012 06:13PM) (new)

Kara (karaayako) 30.1 - How Do I Say This...?

Roll 3: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
This is a book written in letters.

Roll 6: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
This was originally written in Russian.

At 940 pages, Anna Karenina is a big book.

-----

Points this post: 30
Total points: 70
Total Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ authors: 1
Big Books: 500+ (0), 750+ (1), 1000+ (0)

Total tasks completed: 3
Total pages: 1,930
Total books: 4


message 329: by Rhiannon (new)

Rhiannon | 241 comments 10.5-- Time Warp The Time Traveler's Wife
Audrey Niffenegger is A Good reads author (claiming Big Book Ticket)


10.7 -- School Supplies Choke by Chuck Palahniuk would need for anatomy class


Total Points Earned: 135/1110
Total Pages Read: 4419/29272
Total Books Read: 13/81
Good Read Authors:4
Big Book Tickets: 500(1), 750(), 1000()





message 330: by [deleted user] (new)

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Carly's task: The Doctor is Calling....

Option 1: The Doctor meets Agatha Christie. Read any Agatha Christie novel.

Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie

Points this task: 20
Total points: 110
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ authors: 1
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)

Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 9
Non-fiction read: 1
New authors read: 2
TBR pre-2012: 3


message 331: by Kim (new)

Kim  | -9 comments 30.5 -- Butterflycager's task: Fall Shelf-Cleaning

Option 4: The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson

Rae Carson is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author.


Option 6: One Breath Away by Heather Gudenkauf

Heather Gudenkauf is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author


Total Points: 60


message 332: by Stacie (new)

Stacie (shorty_320) | 1335 comments STACIE MI

Task 10.10 - Back to School

I graduated in 2002, so I read a book that was initially published in 2001:

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Travel by Joshua Piven

Points this task: 10
Total points: 230
Tasks completed: 13
Books read: 25
Pages read: 4612
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ authors: 1
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)


message 333: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

Robin (Saturndoo) (robinsaturndoo) Readerboard Name: ♥Robin �

20.4 - Author! Author! - Sarah the Librarian's task: Family Celebrations
Option 3 Romance listed on main page: The Luxe

The Luxe (Luxe, #1) by Anna Godbersen

Points Earned This Task:20

Points Achieved to Date: 140/1110
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 334: by Skandia (new)

Skandia (sfgirl) | 371 comments 25.3 - Ashley FL's task: Naming the Storm

Book A: Dark Ruby by Lisa Jackson

Lisa is found on the 2016 Atlantic Cyclone Names lists

Book B: Storm by Brigid Kemmerer

All the letters of STORM in the title :)

Brigid Kemmerer is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author

Points this post: 25
Total points: 35
Tasks completed: 2
Books read: 3
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author: 2
Big Book Tickets: 500 (0); 750 (0); 1000(0)


message 335: by Midu (new)

Midu Hadi | 902 comments 5.4 - In Honor of Your Birthday
Read either a book listed on that page or a different book by the author of a book listed there.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine #1) by Ransom Riggs by Ransom Riggs
Page 9, message 412: by Abbie


Points this Post: 5
Total points: 110
Tasks Completed: 7
Books read: 10
GR Authors: 5
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(0)


message 336: by Kate (new)

Kate (kathrynlouwca) | 1002 comments 10.8 -- Fall TV
Farmer Boy - My favorite tv show of all time is Boy Meets World. I have watched that over and over again.

Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 50

Total Tasks Completed: 4
Total Books Read: 10 (including non-claimed)
Total Pages Read: 4411 (including partial reads)
Total GoodReads Authors: 1
Total Big Books: 500+ (2), 750+ (0), 1000+ (0)


message 337: by Jayme Pendergraft (new)

Jayme Pendergraft | 762 comments Jayme VA

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sam's task: The Show Must Go On

I chose option 1, Wicked, and read a book shelved as fantasy.

Every Day by David Levithan

David Levithan is a goodreads author

Points this task: 20
Total Points: 45
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: Karen Russell, David Levithan
Big Books: 500+: 1


message 338: by Dionisia (last edited Sep 18, 2012 06:09AM) (new)

Dionisia (therabidreader) | 329 comments Hello! I have completed Task #30.12 A Tour of Melbourne, Australia by reading the following...

The Perfect Gentleman: A Muslim Boy Meets the West by Imran Ahmad

This was a book I received free from Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ. It's a nonfiction title I read for Stop 2, Federation Square.


The Disenchanted by Budd Schulberg

I picked up this book from the library (yay!). I read this book for Stop 5, Melbourne Museum and Carlton Gardens. This book sat on my TBR list for over 4 years!

Total points: 90
GR Author tickets: 3


message 339: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (sheilaj) | 2221 comments Sheila

15.1- See the Sea?


A. Landlocked - Botswana Tears of the Giraffe A No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Novel by Alexander McCall Smith Tears of the Giraffe: A No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Novel by Alexander McCall Smith

AND

B: Non landlocked - When the Soul Mends (Sisters of the Quilt, #3) by Cindy Woodsmall When the Soul Mends by Cindy Woodsmall Pennsylvania, USA


15.3 Bookends

I chose the one book option and read:

Whiter Than Snow by Sandra Dallas Whiter Than Snow by Sandra Dallas

W-W (title) AND S-S (author)


15.4 Bond, James Bond

I chose the one book option and used options 1 and 3

A Death In Vienna (Gabriel Allon, #4) by Daniel Silva A Death In Vienna by Daniel Silva


Total Points = 240


message 340: by SandyC (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 406 comments Sandy MN

20.8 � It's My Birthday � Sara �'s task: Mormons Among Us!


Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author
Big Book: 657 pages

Total Points: 110
Total GR Authors:3
Total Big Books: (1)500;(0)750;(0)1000


message 341: by Christine US (new)

Christine US (christineus) | 575 comments CHRISTINE US

Task 10.7 School Supplies

Frankly My Dear, I'm Dead (A Delilah Dickinson Literary Tour Mystery, #1) by Livia J. Washburn by Livia J. Washburn

There is a book on the cover. Students usually need textbooks for class- and in high school, we had to read books for English class discussion.


Task 20.10 Group Reads


Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
I posted in the discussion, #15

**Claiming GRA ticket: Livia Washburn

TOTAL: 35


message 342: by Carly (new)

Carly | 261 comments Carly

30.5 -- Butterflycager's task: Fall Shelf-Cleaning

Option 1: The Heretic Queen by Michelle Moran

Historical Fiction is listed as a genre on the book's main page.

Option 6: The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy by Jeanne Birdsall

The numbers "Four" and "Two" are in the title.

Michelle Moran is a GoodReads Author.

Points This Task: 30
Total Points: 50
Tasks Completed: 2
Tasks in Progress: 2
Books Read: 3
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+(-), 750+(-), 1000+(-)
Pages Read: 951


message 343: by Chaitra (new)

Chaitra (chaitra_ganesh) | 518 comments Chaitra

5.8 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Read a book with any form of fire on the cover.
I read Coraline by Neil Gaiman. Coraline holds a candle with a tiny flame. Approved in message #51 of the help thread.

Coraline by Neil Gaiman


Neil Gaiman is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author.

Points: 5

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Points this Post: 5
Total Points: 135
Big Books: 500( ), 750( ), 1000( )
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 3

Tasks Completed: 9
Books Finished: 12
Pages Read: 3, 646




message 344: by Rianne (new)

Rianne (riannem) Sorry, it would seem I have neglected to ask for a Readerboard name first. This should encompass all the points I had earned thus far for this season.

10.2 - Trick or Treat!
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordian
Egyptian god/goddess would make a fantastic costume... perhaps Bast or Anubis!

15.5 - A Drop in the Bucket
Flawless (Pretty Little Liars, #2) by Sara Shepard
There are 11 published books in the PLL series, and another on the way. Simple reads, but full of drama and excitement.

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Carly's task: The Doctor is Calling.... (Option 1)
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Very exciting mystery... although the first hundred pages or so were pretty slow. I did enjoy the fact that I couldn't predict exactly what would happen, even if I thought it seemed apparent. Definitely kept me guessing.


Points this post: 45
Total Points: 45
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
Pages read: 1442


message 345: by Stefu (new)

Stefu Smith | 75 comments Readerboard name: Stefu

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Carly's task: The Doctor is Calling.... (Option 5)
Small World by Tabitha King
Horror is listed under genres.

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sam's task: The Show Must Go On (1. Wicked)
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
This book has been shelved as Fantasy.
This is a big book (835 pages).

20.8 - It's My Birthday - Sara's task: Mormons Among Us!
The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This is a big book (531 pages).

Points this post: 60
Total points: 60
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 3
Pages read: 1,678
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ authors: 0
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (1); 1000+ (0)

This is my first post! I hope I did it correctly!


message 346: by Connie (new)

Connie  G (connie_g) | 358 comments 10.3 Moniker Challenge

The author's last name begins with a V.

The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim.

30.1 How Do I Say This?

I rolled a 5 and a 6.

Roll 5: There are e-mails in this book.

Attachments by Rainbow Rowell.

Rainbow Rowell is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author.

Roll 6: This book was originally written in Portuguese, and was titled "O Alguimista." I speak English.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

Paulo Coelho is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author.

Points this post: 40
Total points: 95
Tasks: 6
Books: 7
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ authors: 4
Big Books: 500=1


message 347: by Wendy UK (new)

 Wendy  UK (wendyuk) | 724 comments 20.7 - The Show Must Go On


2. The Lion King
- a book with a word in the title which can be anagrammed from HAKUNA MATATA and NO WORRIES - WATER:

Black Water Rising by Attica Locke



Total points 165




message 348: by Nick (last edited Sep 18, 2012 12:35PM) (new)

Nick (doily) | 3307 comments Nick KY

10.8 Fall TV I read Half Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan because of the TV show Hill Street Blues, which I used to watch faithfully. 343 pages


Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 155
Pages Read: 3,351


message 349: by Robin (Saturndoo) (new)

Robin (Saturndoo) (robinsaturndoo) Readerboard Name: ♥Robin �

5.4 In Honor of Your Birthday
1.Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine #1) by Ransom Riggs

My Birthday: On the 11th
Chose from Page 11 Post 514

Points Earned This Task: 5

Points Achieved to Date: 145/1110
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)


message 350: by Ritika (last edited Sep 18, 2012 02:33PM) (new)

Ritika (ritikap) | 347 comments 1) 5.2 - Do It Again
In the Company of Cheerful Ladiesby Alexander McCall Smith

This book would also have been suitable for 15.1 (option A) as the book is set in Botswana.

2) 5.9 - Colder AND Bigger!
The Miracle at Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith

This book is the 9th in the series.

3)20.3- Option 2 (5)
The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith

4) 20.6- Option 1
Blue Shoes and Happiness by Alexander McCall Smith
(Mystery genre)

5)20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter
Option 2 Tea Time for the Traditionally Built by Alexander McCall Smith

TIME ( T, M from MATATA, I, E from WORRIES)

6)20.9- Lucky Me

Option A

The Full Cupboard of Life by Alexander McCall Smith

Last name begins with S.

Alexander Mccall Smith is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author. I have read 6 of his books.

Points this Post: 90
Total points: 135
Tasks Completed: 8
Books read: 9
GR Authors: 7
Big Books: 500+(1), 750+(0), 1000+(1)




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