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WINTER CHALLENGE 2013
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Winter Challenge 2013: Completed Tasks (Do Not Delete Posts)
Andy P.Task # 20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Tea's Task: Mystery Sub-genres
Alex by Pierre Lemaitre
Here is the genre verification approval /topic/show/... for Mystery>Crime
This author is new to me.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 230
Delicious Dee30.5 Susan A's Task: I Love My TBR
used my to-read-2013 shelf
Option 1 - my shelf has 8 pages, so I used pg 4 - Trace of Fever - Lori Foster (GR Author) - book was in position 139
Option 2 - rolled 6 - Rumor Has It - Jill Shalvis (GR Author)
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 250
ŷ Authors: 10
10.6 -- SWLATMe Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
This book is #8 on the list of Funniest Books of All Time.
20.4 -- Ode to Joy
Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said by Philip K. Dick
This title contains three 'e's (tears the policeman)
Points this post: 30
Total points: 110
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 9
ŷ authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
20.5 - Bigger is Better - Shawn H's Task: Out With The Old And In With The New!Option C - Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
Total Points: 35
Jessica PDX20.7 - Laurie ME's Task - Is There A Conspiracy To Be Found Here?
Option 2 - Science fiction genre on main page
by Douglas AdamsPoints This Post: 20
Total Points: 350
MB15.9 First or last - first in a series - Zita the Spacegirl pages 192
total points 90
total pages 1968
tasks completed 6
books read 6
20.10 Group ReadSecrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
I am post 8 on the discussion thread.
*Lisa Kleypas is a ŷ Author*
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 135
GR authors: 6
Big Book Ticket: 1
5.5 -- In the Dining RoomEating utensil in the title
Knives and Feathers by Sage Marlowe ***GRA***
knives = eating utensil
5.9 -- In the Cellar
Read a book set in one of the top 10 countries for wine consumption.
House of Phineas
Book is set in Rome. Italy is , book approved in task help thread
Length approved line 602
30.6 - Kate S's Task: Beginnings and Endings
Option 3: Author’s body of work
Book A: Read author’s first full-length published book.
In Hot Pursuit by Kate McMurray ***GRA***
Book B: Read author’s most recently published full-length book
The Stars that Tremble by Kate McMurray ***GRA***
task approved
Points this post: 5 + 5 + 30 = 40
Total Points: 265 + 40 = 305
GRA: 16 + 3 = 19
dawn9920.2 Rookie at the Top - Tea's Task Mystery Sub-genres
Sourdough Wars by Julie Smith
Mystery sub-genre Cozy Mystery approved in help thread
message 2
author is new to me
points this post: 20
Total points 60
5.6 In the Billiards RoomThe Egyptian Coffin by Jane Jakeman
2nd in the Lord Ambrose series. - 12/24/13
15.9- First or Last?
Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin - 12/25/13
Points this task: 20
Total: 35
GR authors:
Big Book Tickets: (0) 500+ (0) 700+ (0) 1000+
10.9 - White Sale!
Something white = snow
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 55
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 5
GR Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Something white = snow
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 55
Tasks Completed: 5
Books Read: 5
GR Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Mai15.9 - First or Last?
The #1 book in a series
The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes by Neil Gaiman *ŷ author*
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 130
Tasks Completed: 9
Books Read: 10
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
15.5 - Mysteries Can Be RealOrange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison by Piper Kerman
Points this post: 15
Total points: 185
Mai10.9 - White Sale!
Read a book with something white on the cover.
Daredevil Legends, Vol. 2: Born Again by Frank Miller
25.8 - Oma1229's Task: Children Make Christmas Fun!
Option 1: Read a book that has a living creature on the cover.
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
Option 3: Read a book that has been nominated for or won any literary award
Coraline by Neil Gaiman *ŷ author*
25.10 - Stacie MI’s Task: Nutcracker Tradition
Option 1: Read a book whose page number contains two of the following numbers: 1, 8, 9, 2.
The Funny Thing Is... by Ellen DeGeneres
Option 3: Read a book with the genre “Children�
Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein
Points this post: 60
Total Points: 190
Tasks Completed: 12
Books Read: 15
GR Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
Tea20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Laurie ME's Task: Is There a Conspiracy To Be Found Here?
Option 2
Death Masks by Jim Butcher
- science fiction on main book page (verified here)
*** Jim Butcher is GR author ***
30.2 - Ty's Task: Absolute Zero
Option A
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick
- Science Fiction and Fantasy are on main book page separately and there is also Science Fiction Fantasy as stand-alone
Option B
- Fahrenheit (F) scale
The Recruit by Monica McCarty
- 405 pages
*** Monica McCarty is GR author ***
Points This Post: 50
Total points: 225
Tasks Completed: 10
Total Books Read: 15
ŷ Authors: 11
Big Books: 500 (/), 750 (/), 1000 (/)
10.4 Beatles song word in title "you" (from "She loves you")Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner
* Jennifer Weiner is a goodreads author
Total Points: 115
Tasks Completed: 7
Tasks in Progress: 2
Books Read: 10
Pages Read: 3,723
MARWA 20.1. Most Improved Player - Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Check...And Mate!
1. The pawn (♙♟)
Option B. Read a book from this list: World War II Fiction
Book #13: The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje
Points claimed for this post:20
Total Points: 60
Tasks Completed so far: 4
Books Read for this challenge so far: 4
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets:500(0), 750(0), 1000(0)
20.2 � Rookie at the Top � Tea’s Task: Mystery Sub-genresShelved by 3 as Mystery > Crime:
Spider Woman's Daughter by Anne Hillerman
This author is new to me.
+20 Points
Grand Total: 145
Nick KY15.1 The Murder Happened in the _____ with the _____.
Book One: "in the" -- I read A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee.
Book Two: "with the" -- I read Four Days to Glory: Wrestling with the Soul of the American Heartland by Mark Kreidler.
Points This Post: 15
Total Points So Far: 305
Suzannesea25.10- Stacie MI's Task: Nutcracker Tradition
Option 4
Bruno, Chief Of Police by Martin Walker is set in France.
Option 5
Royal Flush by Rhys Bowen The cover shows a dancing couple who are all dressed up.
This post: 25 points
Total to date: 210 points
10.1 - Letters CLUE in title or authorA Suzuki Parent's Diary, or How I Survived My First 10,000 Twinkles by Caroll Morris
A SUzuki ParEnt's Diary, or How I Survived My First 10,000 TwinkLes by Caroll Morris
Total Points: 125
Tasks Completed: 8
Tasks in Progress: 2
Books Read: 11
Pages Read: 3,826
15.9 - First or Last?The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn is the latest book (#3) in the series.
*** Julia Quinn is a ŷ Author ***
20.10 - Group Reads
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas and my comment for this Group Read can be found at Message 9.
*** Lisa Kleypas is a ŷ Author ***
Points this Post: 35
ŷ Author(s): 2
Big Book Ticket(s): 0
TOTAL
Total Points to Date: 385
Total Tasks Completed: 24
Total ŷ Authors: 28
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
15.4 Whodunit?The Black Boxby Michael Connelly, option A genre "mystery" and written by Michael Connelly - actor Michael McKean /Mr. Green
Task points 15
Total points 150
BB Tickets 2
Kristi CO10.8 Take the Plunge!
takes place in Canada
Unexpected Gifts by Elena Aitken
Elena Aitken is a goodreads author
20.2 Mystery Sub-genres
Mystery>crime (and detective, cozy mystery, etc)
Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers (author is new to me)
Points this post: 30
Total points: 145
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 8
ŷ Authors: 2
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
20.4 - Author, Author - Lorna - Ode to JoyOption 3 - 3 E's in author and title combined
Partners in Crime by Agatha Christie
PartnErs in CrimE Agatha ChristiE
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 40
Tasks Completed: 4
Books Read: 4
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Books: 500+ (), 750+ (), 1000+ ()
DEANA15.10 � Celebrate!
The Good Lord Bird
20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy
Option 3 - Three Es in author + title combined.
thE poisonwood biblE by barbara kingsolvEr
At 546 pages, this book counts for one big book ticket!
*
THIS POST:
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 2
ŷ Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 1
Points: 35
Totals:
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 3
ŷ Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 1
Total Points: 55
30.3 Readers Also EnjoyedBook A: Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson **who is a ŷ author**
Book B: Vessel by Sarah Beth Durst ** who is a ŷ author** -- found book B on book A's list on 11/18
**Claiming 2 GR author tickets**
Points this post: 30
ŷ Author tickets this post: 2
Total points: 165
ŷ author tickets: 10
15.9 - First or Last?(view spoiler)
Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter - ** - 12/22/2013
15.10 � Celebrate!
(view spoiler)
Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill - **** - 12/25/2013
Nikki B5.8 In the Study: Read a book about writing or one that features a writer
The Help : Listed as an example that would work on the task description.
Kathryn Stockett is a GoodReads Author
The edition I read is 530 pages counting as a big book
5.10 In the Lounge:Read a book that has "book club" or "book group" on its main page
The Age of Miracles
Karen Thompson Walker is ŷ Author
Total Points To Date:45
Total Big Book Tickerts to Date:3
Total ŷ Authors to date: 3
Jayme(the ghostreader)5.10 In The Lounge-read a book that has book club on its goodreads main page
The Paper Bag Christmas by Kevin Alan Milne. Kevin Alan Milne is a goodreads author.
15.8 No Time To waste-Read one of your 10 shortest books on your TBR list-The Christmas Clock by Kat Martin
This book was 160pps
Jayme(the ghostreader)5.10 In the Lounge
The Paper Bag Christmas by Kevin Alan Milne. He is a goodreads author. This book has book club on its main page.
15.10-No Time To Waste
The Christmas Clock by Kat Martin This book is 160pps long and one of my shortest books.
Tasks: 5
Books Completed: 5
Big Books: 0
ŷ authors: 2 Alex Flinn, Kevin Alan Milne
Total Points: 20
Grand Total: 50
Julie P20.8 It's My Birthday! - Skandia's Task: Famous December Birthdays!
Option 1
Requirement: Read a book with one of these exact words found in the title, subtitle or author's name: Oscar, Annie, Hall, Hannah, sisters, midnight, Paris
Comfort & Joy by Kristin HANNAH
*Kristin Hannah is a ŷ Author*
Points this task: 20
Total points: 130
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 7
Pages read: 2046
ŷ Author Tickets: 6
Big Book Tickets: 500+ (0) 750+ (0) 1000+ (0)
20.5 - Out with the Old and in with the NewD.This book is the beginning of a series which is new to me:
The Norfolk Mystery by Ian Sansom
Total points 175
5.5 - In the Dining RoomRed Knife by William Kent Krueger. Has 'Knife' in title.
5.8 - In the Study
Edited for Death by Michele Drier. Approved in help thread, Post #48.
**Michele Drier is a goodreads author**
5.10 - In the Lounge
Mr. Rosenblum Dreams in English by Natasha Solomons. 'Bookclub' genre verified in message thirteen
10.2 - Sochi Sidekicks
I read Nowhere To Run by C.J. Box. It has flames on the cover.
10.8 - Take the Plunge!
I read Gulag Voices: An Anthology edited by Anne Applebaum. This book chronicles events that happened in the former Soviet Union, and a lot of it occurs in modern day Russia.
10.10 'Tis The Season
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
15.2 - The Old and the New
Book 1 - Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris. Harris is an old favourite author of mine.
Book 2 - No Mercy by John Gilstrap. Gilstrap is a new to me author.
15.5 - Mysteries Can Be Real.
Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets by David Simon.
**Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets is a big book with 631p**
20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Tea's Task: Mystery Sub-genres
Hot Springs by Stephen Hunter. Hunter is a new to me author. Approved in help thread, here.
**Hot Springs is a big book with 576p**
20.3 - Best Review - Band Director Terry's Task: Solo and Ensemble
Option one:Spider Shepherd Short Stories by Stephen Leather. This is a collection of short stories, all by the same author.
Ebook verification at 1119 of spreadsheet document.
**Stephen Leather is a goodreads author**
20.4 - Author! Author! - Lorna's Task: Ode to Joy
Option 2 - read a book with three one words, each with one syllable. I read Time to Kill by Jack Coughlin.
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Michael's Task: Love of Christmas Films
Option 5 - book that was added to my TBR list since December 2012. Generation Kill by Evan Wright. It was added to my TBR May 26, 2013. At 368p it meets the 250p guideline.
**Evan Wright is a goodreads author**
Points this post: 155
Total points: 185
Tasks completed: 18
Books read: 20
ŷ authors: 5
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
I completed:5.1 In the Kitchen by reading:
Week in a Day by Rachael Ray. I love her and in her new cookbook, she teaches you how to cook all day (one day) to make meals for the entire week! That's my kinda lady!
Tasks Complete: 1
Total Points: 5
GR Authors:
Big Book Tickets: 500+ () 750+ () 1000+ ()
5.1 In the kitchenThe Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook
Emily Ansara Baines
GOODREADS AUTHOR
20.5 Out with the old in with the new
Option B
favorite author
Invisible Murder
Lene Kaaberbøl
GOODREADS AUTHOR
This post 25 points
Total points 150
Nikki B5.9 In the Cellar: Read a book set in one of the top 10 countries for wine consumpton
A Farewell to Arms
Takes place in Italy in 1917
Total Challenge Points to Date: 50
Total Big Book Tickets to Date: 3
Total Goodread Authors to Date: 3
I completed:15.9 First or Last? by reading:
When the Bough Breaks by Jonathan Kellerman. This is the first book in the Alex Delaware series.
Tasks Complete: 2
Total Points: 20
GR Authors:
Big Book Tickets: 500+() 750+() 1000+()
I completed:10.3 Donors Wanted by reading:
Affliction by Laurell K Hamilton
Vampires Galore! And it was longer than 500 pages, so I will claim one big book ticket!
Tasks Complete: 3
Total Points: 30
GR Authors:
Big Book Tickets: 500+(1) 750+() 1000+ ()
I completed:20.1. Most Improved Player - Anne (Booklady)'s Task: Check...And Mate! by reading:
The Spymaster's Lady by Joanna Bourne. This satisfies #3 Knight, Option B, because it is the second book in the Spymaster Series.
Joanna Bourne is a GR Author!
Tasks Complete: 4
Total Points: 50
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 500+(1) 750+() 1000+()
10.10 'Tis The SeasonRead a book with the genre "holiday" on the book's main page or that mentions a winter holiday (December-February) in the book's GR description
The Christmas Basket by Debbie Macomber *(GoodReads Author)*
Points this task: 10
Total: 40
GR authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Boston Kate25.5 These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
Option A: Author's initials found in DECORATIONS
Bellman & Black: A Ghost Story by Diane Setterfield
328 pages, "D" and "S" in DECORATIONS
Option E: book of my choice
Whistling Past the Graveyard
307 pages
Total page count is 635
Points this post: 25
Total points: 55
Tasks completed: 3
Books read: 4
Jen UT20.4 - Ode to Joy
3: Emma by Jane Austen
Total Points: 40
Total Books Read: 2
I also posted another completed task, but I'm not on the Readerboard yet, and there wasn't anything on the Completed Tasks with Questions thread. My other task was message 253. Thanks!
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I also posted another completed task, but I'm not on the Readerboard yet, and there wasn't anything on the Completed Tasks with Questions thread. My other task was message 253. Thanks!"
You are already on the readerboard, with 20 points (before this post).
STACIE MITask 15.3 - Happy Valentine's Day!
I did option 2 and read:
Everlost by Neal Shusterman
**Neal Shusterman is a ŷ author!!**
The letters E, N, and S are all found in VALENTINES.
Points this task: 15
Total points: 100
Tasks completed: 8
Books read: 9
Pages read: 2513
ŷ authors: 8
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
STACIE MITask 15.7 - Professor Plum? Miss Scarlet?
I read a book whose author's name contains the color "red":
Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
Points this task: 15
Total points: 115
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 10
Pages read: 2725
ŷ authors: 8
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
25.11 - Lois's Task: Showtime for DogsOption 3 - dog names - "Hunter" is #38 on list of male dog names
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
Option 4 - Read a book with a dog on the cover.
by Mary OliverTask total=25
Grand total=140
5.2 -- In the Library
� Read a book with the genre "books about books" on its main page.
Read This Next: 500 of the Best Books You'll Ever Read
by Howard Mittelmark (ŷ Author), Sandra Newman (ŷ Author)
**Claiming ŷ Author**
5.6 -- In the Billiards
� Read a book numbered #1 through #9 in a series. The book must be labeled as a series on ŷ (series name, #).
Ringby Koji Suzuki (Ring #1)
5.10 -- In the Lounge
➥The lounge is for socializing and relaxing. Let's invite the book club over! Read a book that has "book club" or "book group" as a genre on its main page.
Winter's Boneby Daniel Woodrell
Totals for challenge:
Points this task: 15
Total points: 165
Tasks completed: 21
Books read: 21
ŷ authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
� Read a book with the genre "books about books" on its main page.
Read This Next: 500 of the Best Books You'll Ever Readby Howard Mittelmark (ŷ Author), Sandra Newman (ŷ Author)
**Claiming ŷ Author**
5.6 -- In the Billiards
� Read a book numbered #1 through #9 in a series. The book must be labeled as a series on ŷ (series name, #).
Ringby Koji Suzuki (Ring #1) 5.10 -- In the Lounge
➥The lounge is for socializing and relaxing. Let's invite the book club over! Read a book that has "book club" or "book group" as a genre on its main page.
Winter's Boneby Daniel WoodrellTotals for challenge:
Points this task: 15
Total points: 165
Tasks completed: 21
Books read: 21
ŷ authors: 2
Big books: 500+ (0); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
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For my first book, I chose option 1 and read The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly: A Novel. The chicken on the cover was approved in the help thread as a "petting zoo" living creature.
For my second book, I chose option 2 and read Pippi Longstocking, originally written in Swedish. My native language is English.
Both books have "Childrens" as a main page genre.
Points this post: 25
Total points this challenge: 25