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WINTER CHALLENGE 2014 CT
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Winter 2014 Completed Tasks: Do Not Delete Posts
ColetteGTask 30.8 Make Your TBR List Say Uncle
Book 1
Option 2 Red all Over
17 & Gone
BL 5.6 AR 13.0
Book 2
Option 5 Guilty Pleasures Mystery/Thrillers...
To the Grave
Steve Robinson ŷ author
30 task pts
1 pt ŷ author
ColetteGTask 5.5 Thalia
Genre: Humor/Comedy
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?
Mindy Kaling
5 pts for task
Pamela32655.5 - Thalia
Prejudice Meets Pride by Rachael Anderson (ŷ Author)
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 5
ŷ Authors this post: 1
Total ŷ Authors:
Big Book Tickets this post:
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
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Teresa Jo10.7. You Can Do It! Main page genres: Health. Genre approved, post #15
Yoga for Fibromyalgia: Move, Breathe, and Relax to Improve Your Quality of Life by Shoosh Lettick Crotzer
This Post
Points: 10
ŷ Author: No
Big Books: No
Total Points: 10 / 1045 (0.95%)
Total ŷ Authors: 0
Total Big Books: 0
HINA10.10. A New Blog for a New Year - Read a book that has been reviewed in Blogging for a Good Book
Finders Keepers by Sharon Sala.
**Sharon Sala is goodreads author.**
Current post:
Points: 10
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 10
Total ŷ Authors: 1
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5.2 Clio - Read a book that has the genre "History" or "Historical Fiction." On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwen
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 5
ŷ Authors this post: 0
Total ŷ Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+:
Teresa Jo5.7 - Polyhymnia Main page genres: Spirituality or Inspirational
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown
ŷ Author Brené Brown
This Post
Points: 5
ŷ Author: Yes
Big Books: No
Total Points: 15 / 1045 (1.43%)
Total ŷ Authors: 1
Total Big Books: 0
AKCTask 15.9 Public Enemy
Crime on main genre page
Divided in Death by J.D. Robb
Points this post: 15
Total points : 15
5.3 - Musical instrument on the cover. 
cover OK'd in help thread post #17. C.C. Benison is a GRA.
10.6 - Genre "espionage" or "spy thriller."
Mrs. Pollifax on Safari
Points: 15
GRA tickets: 1
ETA - correcting my cut-and-paste mistake before it got evaluated, I think. :)
Captain America Girl5.2 - Clio
I read a publisher's advance copy of How to Plan a Wedding for a Royal Spy by Vanessa Kelly. It is listed as a Historical Romance.
Vanessa Kelly is a GR Author.
Points this post: 5
Total points: 5
Tasks complete: 1
Books read: 1
GR Authors: 1
Big Books:
500+ - 0
750+ - 0
1000+ - 0
MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY5.9 Urania
Read a book with the name of a celestial object, defined as a natural object located outside of Earth's atmosphere, such as the Moon, the Sun, an asteroid, a planet (excluding Earth), or stars, in the title or subtitle.
William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope (William Shakespeare's Star Wars #1) by Ian Doescher
William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope
I read the Kindle edition. The hardcover has 174 pages.
10.10 A New Blog for a New Year
Read a book that has been reviewed in this blog.
Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery by Kurtis J. Wiebe
Kurtis J. Wiebe is a **ŷ Author**
[POINTS]
This Post: 5 + 10 = 15
Total Points: 15/1070
Books Read: 2
Completed Tasks: 2/60
Pages Read: 302
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Teresa Jo10.10. A New Blog for a New Year Blogging for a Good Book
Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West by Blaine Harden
ŷ Author Blaine Harden
The book is listed on the AR Bookfinder ( IL:UG ) but does not have Children as a genre.
This Post
Points: 10
ŷ Author: Yes
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 25 / 1045 (2.39%)
Total ŷ Authors: 2
Total Big Books: 0
Sheila5.2 - Clio
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Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter 5.3 - Euterpe
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Steel Guitar by Linda BarnesTotal Points = 10
Delicious Dee5.8 - Terpsichore
Fever Dream - Annabel Joseph (GR Author) - both main characters are ballet dancers
Points this Post: 5
Points Total: 5
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets:
MEGUNDER5.6 Melpomene (Causes of Ugly Crying List)
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky; Page 1, #23 of List
I read the Kindle edition. The hardcover has 213 pages.
[POINTS]
This Post: 5 = 5
Total Points: 5/1070
Books Read: 1
Completed Tasks: 1/60
Pages Read: 213
ŷ Authors: 0
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Hana C.
30.5 - Sandy's task: Atlantis
1. Read a book about Atlantis or Atlanteans.
Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day
Atlantis Rising is approved in Post 35 of the Help Thread.
2. Read a book with the genre "utopia" or "dystopia" on its main page.
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
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Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 30
30.5 - Sandy's task: Atlantis
1. Read a book about Atlantis or Atlanteans.
Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day
Atlantis Rising is approved in Post 35 of the Help Thread.
2. Read a book with the genre "utopia" or "dystopia" on its main page.
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
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Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 30
5.1 - CalliopePoetry on Main Page
Poems, Series 1 | Emily Dickinson | 145 Pages | ♥♥♥♥ |
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This Task
Points: 5
GR Authors: 0
Big Books: 500+:
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Totals:
Total: �5/1070 �
Tasks Completed: �1/60�
Books Read: 1
GR Authors:
Big Books: 500+:
★All Tasks Completed�
HINA15.7 Creature Feature - Read a book with one of these words in the title or subtitle: centaur, chimera, dragon, giant, gorgon, griffin, harpy, minotaur, pegasus, satyr, sphinx, serpent, siren, unicorn.
The Dragon Lord by Connie Mason.
Dragon in Title
Current post:
Points: 15
ŷ Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 25
Total ŷ Authors: 1
Total Big Book Tickets:
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10.6. Better Check that Gift Horse's Mouth!: Seducing the Spy by Celeste Bradley10.7. You Can Do It!: The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet: Activate Your Body's Natural Ability to Burn Fat and Lose Weight Fast by Mark Hyman
Points: 20
NicoleS5.3 - Euterpe. Identifiable musical instrument
Get Happy by Mary AmatoCurrent post:
Points: 5
ŷ Authors: Yes
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 5
Total ŷ Authors: 1
Total Big Book Tickets:
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5.2 - ClioHistorical Fiction on Main Page
The Fairy Tale Bride | Kelly McClymer | 319 Pages | ♥♥ | GR Author
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This Task
Points: 5
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+:
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Totals:
Total: �10/1070 �
Tasks Completed: �2/60�
Books Read: 2
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+:
★All Tasks Completed�
RockyNook15.5 - California Dreamin' - read a book set in California
Dead Weight - T.R. Ragan
The book takes place in Sacramento where the main character is a Private Investigator.
Current post:
Points: 15
ŷ Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 15
Total ŷ Authors: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
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Fiona aka Titch30.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Twice the Fun
NYPD Red & NYPD Red 2 - James Patterson *ŷ Author* Rolled a 6 and both are Mysteries
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 30
GR Authors this post: 1
Total GR Authors:
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Total books read: 2
ShanonRenee5.8 Terpsichode - Read a book that features dances - the connection must be obvious in the ŷ description of the book
Waltzing at the Piggly Wiggly by Robert Dalby
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M1NKS15.8 - Under My Thumb
Mods please note - although the book description is for some reason not written in English the book itself is.
POINTS
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 15
GR Author: 0
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 1
5.4 "Love" found in title or author's name.Author's name: Maud Hart Lovelace
I read Betsy and Joe: A Betsy-Tacy High School Story IL: UG - BL: 5.0 - AR Pts: 9.0
15.8 Cover that shows a thumb.
IL: UG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 17.0
New points this post: 20
Total w/this post: 35
GRA tickets this post: 0
Total w/this post: 1
Total tasks completed: 4
Total books read: 4
Post #: 27
Nick KYFirst Post -- Here we go.
10.9 Get to Know the Author From page 1 of the list, I read a book by Jhumpa Lahiri: Interpreter of Maladies.
Points This Post: 10
Total Points So Far: 10
CYNBAXTER:15.10 All I Want For Christmas is U
Read a book with a word that begins with the letter "U" in the title or subtitle.
Ursula, Under by Ingrid Hill
512 pgs � this is a Big Book
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 15
Total Tasks: 1
ŷ Authors: 0
Big Books: (500) 1; (750) 0; (1000) 0
Total Books Read: 1
Hana C.
20.10 - Group Reads
Candy Cane Murder With Holiday Recipe Card by Joanne Fluke
My post is #2 in the Discussion Thread.
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Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 50
20.10 - Group Reads
Candy Cane Murder With Holiday Recipe Card by Joanne Fluke
My post is #2 in the Discussion Thread.
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Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 50
5.2 - Clio
by Therese Anne Fowler 12/02/2014Historical Fiction is a main page genre.
Therese Anne Fowler is a GRA.
Current post:
Points: 5
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Totals:
Total Points: 5
Total ŷ Authors: 1
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Tasks Done: 1
Total Books Read: 1
Kait5.6 - Melpomene
A book found on the Causes of Ugly Crying list.
Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor -- #240 on Causes of Ugly Crying list; Page 3
Laini Taylor is a GR Author.
Days of Blood & Starlight qualifies for 1 BB Ticket at 513 pages.
Points This Post: 5
GR Authors This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets This Post: 1
Total Points: 5
Total GR Authors: 1
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Dakimel15.9 Public Enemy
I read A Man Lay Dead which has crime as a main page genre.
20.10 - Group Reads
I read & discussed Code Name Verity for the WWII option.
TALLY:
This post - 35
Total - 35
15.4 Ring in the NewBook 1 - Read a book first published between March 1, 2014 and February 28, 2015.
Heroes Are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips *ŷ Author*
*Published 08/26/2014
*BB - 544 Pages
Book 2 - Read a book identified on GR as book #1 in a series.
Imposter by Karen Fenech *ŷ Author*
*The Protectors #1
Totals for Challenge
Points this task: 15
Total Points: 15
ŷ Authors: 2
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY5.5 - Thalia
Read a book with the genre "Humor," "Comedy," or "Funny" on its main page. Genres may be stand alone or embedded.
Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh
[POINTS]
This Post: 5
Total Points: 20/1070
Books Read: 3
Completed Tasks: 3/60
Pages Read: 671
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Victoria C(nervous - first post!)(and thanks Morgan, I copied your summary format!)
5.6 - Melpomene
Read a book found on the Causes of Ugly Crying list.
Looking for Alaska by ŷ author John Green.
#19 (page 1) on Causes of Ugly Crying List
[POINTS]
This Post: 5
Total Points: 5/1070
Books Read: 1
Completed Tasks: 1/60
Pages Read: 256
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Teresa Jo25.2 - Andy P's task: Hats off to Translators
Book 1: A Nod to the Romans: original language Portuguese, translated to English
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and translated by Alan R. Clarke
ŷ Author Paulo Coelho
The book is listed on the AR Bookfinder ( IL:UG ) but does not have Children as a genre.
Book approved, post #74
Book 2: And to the Greeks: original language Korean, translated to English
Please Look After Mom by Kyung-sook Shin and translated by Kim Chi-Young
This Post
Points: 25
ŷ Author: Yes
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 50 / 1045 (4.78%)
Total ŷ Authors: 3
Total Big Books: 0
Lacy Susanne10.10 A New Blog for a New Year
Read a book reviewed on Blogging for a Good Book
July's People by Nadine Gordimer
Link to review:
Total points: 10/1070
Books read: 1
Completed Tasks: 1/60
Pages Read: 160
ŷ Authors: 0
Big Books: 500(0); 750(0); 1000(0)
Vicki15.5 CA Dreamin'
The Language of Secrets
More than 50% set in CA by Dianne Dixon a GRA
This post:
15 pts
1 GRA
MEGSCL5.3 � Euterpe
Violin and Trumpet on cover. **Joanne Harris is a GRA
New Points this Post: 5
New Tickets this post: 1 gra
TOTAL TO DATE
Points: 5
Tasks: 1
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Books: 1
ALKMINITask 5.1
Calliope
Read a book with the genre "Poetry" on its main page
Macbeth
This Post
Points: 5
ŷ Author: No
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 5
Total Tasks: 1
Total ŷ Authors: 0
Total Big Books: 0
ChrisEverest30.6
Dice said 3 : Series title same word
(Booktown Mystery #1)
Murder is Binding
(Booktown Mystery #2)
Bookmarked For Death
Lorna Barrett is a GRA
Cheri15.5 - California Dreamin'
(Read a book set primarily in California.)
I read Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin. The story takes place in San Francisco, California.
Current post:
15 points
Total Winter 2014-15:
Points: 15
HINA10.9. Get to Know the Author - Read a book written by an author interviewed by ŷ - Author Interviews.
Back to the Bedroom by Janet Evanovich.
Page 5 in Author Interviews
**Janet Evanovich is goodreads author.**
Current post:
Points: 10
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 35
Total ŷ Authors: 2
Total Big Book Tickets:
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Jonquil30.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Twice the Fun
Rolled a five
Task 5 5. AWARD: Read 2 books that have won the same award:
Agatha Award
Book 1 of 2 Agatha Award for Best First Novel (2010)
The Long Quiche Goodbye 314 pages
by Avery Aames (ŷ Author)
Book 2 of 2 Agatha Award 2013 Best First Novel (2013)
Death al Dente 304 pages
by Leslie Budewitz (ŷ Author)
Points this post: 30
Total points: 30
ŷ authors this post: 2
Total goodreads authors: 2
5.6 My WayI read Last Days in Babylon: The History of a Family, the Story of a Nation which tells the family history of the author. This book was approved on the help thread.
Points: 15
Books read: 1
Tasks completed: 1
Pages read: 290
5.10 - Who's Your Muse?Read a book of your choice
Starry Night by Debbie Macomber *ŷ Author*
Totals for Challenge
Points this task: 5
Total Points: 20
ŷ Authors: 3
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
Fiona aka Titch10.8. Our Friends in Tuxedos
A Touch of Lilly - Nina Pierce *ŷ Author* N & P
Points this post: 10
Total Points: 40
GR Authors this post: 1
Total GR Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets this post:
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Total books read: 3
10.4. Let's Go!The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon by David Grann
Total Points = 10
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NOTES:
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2. If you are claiming a ŷ Author ticket, you must claim it along with the individual task post and include the author's name. A list of names elsewhere in the post is not sufficient.
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5. If the task requires a cover element, you MUST include the cover when you post.
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