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WINTER CHALLENGE 2014 CT
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Janice CA25.4 - EGYPTIAN DEITIES
Option A: a season in the title
Summer at Tiffany by Marjorie Hart
Option B: a bird on the cover
That Quail, Robert by Margaret A. Stanger
+25
total: 105
tasks: 6
books: 8
GR authors: 1
20.1 Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and JanusOption 2: Sacred Hearts (I listened to an audio CD, no MMP available, link to paperback Sacred Hearts) by Sarah Dunant (GRA)
*Sarah Dunant is a GR author, claiming one GRA ticket*
The book is set in Italy in year 1570.
25.9 -- Pat's task: Narcissus & Echo
Option chosen: Narcissus
B. We Never Talk about My Brother by Peter S. Beagle (GRA) 219 pages
Word "my" in title
*Peter S. Beagle is a GR author, claiming one GRA ticket*
C. Magic for Beginners 297 pages
Total number of pages: 516
Both books are new to me.
Points this task: 45
Total points: 305
Total BB Tickets: 4
Total GRA Tickets: 11
Total Tasks: 20
Dobbs30.4 Neptune's Neighbourhood
Opt. B
Fingersmith
Fingersmith is 500+ pages!
Opt. C
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Neil Gaiman is a GoodReads Author!
Points this post: 30
Total points: 280
Total GR Authors: 10
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
BBooks - 500+: 1
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
CathyG20.4 - Author! Author! - Gea's task: The College Years
1. For this task, read a book which is set at least 50% in a country that is part of European Union. To make things a bit more interesting, the United Kingdom can NOT be used for this task.
REQUIRED: If not obvious in the Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ description, state the book's setting when you post..
The Counterfeit Heiressby Tasha Alexander
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author
Counterfeit Heiress is set in Paris France
30.1 - Captain America Girl's task: It’s All Greek to Me�
Roll two dice � 3/4
3: Prometheus
Read a book with fire on the cover.
REQUIRED: Post the cover when you claim the task.
Super Hot by Vivi Andrews
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author
Appoved for length post #4393
4. Read a book with the word ‘ship� found intact in the title, subtitle, or author’s name
Mr Darcy's Guide to Courtship: The Secrets of Seduction from Jane Austen's Most Eligible Bachelor by Emily Brand
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author
Points this post: 50
Total points: 510
Tasks completed: 23
Books read: 33
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 25
Big Books: 500= ,750=0, 1000=0
EMurphy20.7 Shorter is Sweeter - Berl's Task: Back to High School
Option 3 - The Best YA
Allegiant by Veronica Roth
*2013 Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction winner
/choiceaward...
**Veronica Roth is a GR Author
**Big Book Ticket (526 pages)
This Task:
Points: 20
Books Read: 1
GR Author: 1
BB Ticket +500: 1
Total:
Points: 180
Books Read: 13
GR Author: 3
BB Tickets +500: 2
+750: 1
Tasks Completed: 8
Rudy20.10 Group Read
Candy Cane MurderbyJoanne FlukeMessage 42 in group discussion
25.1 Angel **Book Junkie **'s Task: New and Old
Option 1 Pegasusby Danielle Steelolder book Friends Forever
Option 3- YouCaroline KepnesThis is a new author to me.
25.4 Bluemoon's Task: Egyptian Dieties
Opti0on A: Winter Streetby Elin Hilderbrand
Option C: Revenge of the Kudzu Debutantesby Cathy Holtonbook 1 in a series. This is not a reread
25.6 Pamela3265's Task: Let it Snow
Option C: On the Jellicoe RoadbyMelina MarchettaRomance
Option D:
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips25.10 Lois's task: Book Gropu Books
Book 1:
by Marilynne Robinsonmy book club read this last month. My book club consist of teachers. Book 2:
byGraeme SimsionMost Popular Book Club books for the month at #930.1 Captain America's Girl task: It's all Greek to Me
I rolled the following dice: a 2 and a 5
#2
by Richard Paul Evansromance#5
by Stephen Kinghorror30.4 Annapoorni's task: Neptune's Neighborhood
Option B;
by Sarah WatersOption C;
by Nancy Thayer30.6 Elizabeth B's Task: Twice the Fun
Die Rolled:4:
Paula Hawkinsand
by Megan Mayhew Bergmanboth published in 201530.7 Catherine T.'s task: Hang the Christmas Stocking with Care
Dice Rolled: 3 and 4
#3:Before I Goby Colleen Oakley
#4: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafeby Fannie Flaggnot a reread
30.8 Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: Make More TBR List say Uncle
Option 1: The Storied Life of A.J. FikryGabrielle Zevin
Option 2:
byDavid NichollsTotal this Post:270
Total points:270
Books Read: 19
Tasks:10
Task 25.1 New and Old - Readerboard name Vicki L.Option 1 - book read A German Requiem
Older book read by Philip Kerr - The Pale Criminal
Option 4 - The One from the Other
Total for this post: 25 points
Task 15.1 Returns and Exchanges Readerboard name Vicki L.
Book 1 - Preserving Hope
Book that inspired this choice A Question of Will
Book 2 - found Jan 11 2015
Lacuna: Demons of the Void
Points for this post: 15
GRA tickets claiming: 2
Author David Adams
Author Alex Albrinck
CYNBAXTER:15.9 Public Enemy - Read a book with the genre "crime" on its main book page.
In the Woods by Tana French
Tana French is a GR Author
Amount of points this task: 15
[20.8 Nickels and DimesOne book that meets two challenges in 5 or 10 points:
First: 10.0 A Random Trip Back in Time, my random number was 23 (2015-23=1992)
Second:5.4 Erato-Love in the Title
Title selected-Loves Music, Loves to Dance by Mary Higgins Clarks, published 1992
book:Loves Music, Loves to Dance|170650]
Current post: 20
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Previous Point Total: 205
New Total-225
Total Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 4
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
MarikaRepost of #3275
25.3 Two Types of Tasks
Book A: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
*Got the book for my Christmas gift.
**E. Lockhart is a GoodReads author.
Book B: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
*The Hobbit is a children's book that meets the AR Bookfinder requirements. (IL: UG, BL: 6.6, AR Points: 16.0)
[POINTS]
This Post: 25
Total Points: 145
Books Read: 9
Completed Tasks: 7
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 6
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Michele wrote: "[20.8 Nickels and DimesOne book that meets two challenges in 5 or 10 points:
First: 10.0 A Random Trip Back in Time, my random number was 23 (2015-23=1992)
Second:5.4 Erato-Love in the Title
..."
[book:Loves Music, Loves to Dance|170650]
Loves Music, Loves to DanceMichele wrote: "[20.8 Nickels and DimesOne book that meets two challenges in 5 or 10 points:
First: 10.0 A Random Trip Back in Time, my random number was 23 (2015-23=1992)
Second:5.4 Erato-Love in the Title
..."
Loves Music, Loves to DanceMichele wrote: "[20.8 Nickels and DimesOne book that meets two challenges in 5 or 10 points:
First: 10.0 A Random Trip Back in Time, my random number was 23 (2015-23=1992)
Second:5.4 Erato-Love in the Title
..."
25.1 New and OldOption 1: Read a new-to-you book (not a reread) by an author that you have read before
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
I read Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn previously. Sharp Objects is not a reread.
Gillian Flynn is a GRA
Option 4: Read a book in a series that you have already started. This book must be identified as #2 or higher in a series on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ.
Cress (The Lunar Chronicles #3) by Marissa Meyer
Marissa Meyer is a GRA.
The edition I read had 550 pages, so I am claiming 1 BB ticket.
This Post:
Points: 25
Tasks Completed: 1
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 2
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
Totals:
Tasks Completed: 7
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 10
Big Books: 500=3, 750=1, 1000=0
Books Read: 11
Total Points: 170
Cindy C.Task 20.2-Rookie to the Top-Erika's Task: Feminism for Everybody!
Option 3: Something pink on the cover. Approved by moderator.
Why Is My Mother Getting a Tattoo?: And Other Questions I Wish I Never Had to Ask
Points this post: 20
Total points: 280
Total tasks: 13
GRA: 7
Big Books: (500+): 2
Task # 5.4 MelpomeneThis was # 296 on page 3 of the CAUSES OF UGLY CRYING list when I chose it
As I finished it, the book had risen to # 197 on page 2
The Last Lecture � � 17 Feb 15
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
This Post: 5 points
Total points to date: 385 points
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 9
Big Books Read: (1) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 1
NOTE - Edited ONLY to correct the date read.
Andy P.Task # 25.8 -- Hana C's task: Merry Saturnalia!
Book 1. book of choice
by Sarah WatersBook 2 Option 1 Winter scene on cover
by C.J. BoxCover approved here
Points this post: 25
Total points: 995
MEGUNDER10.10. A New Blog for a New Year
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
I read the Kindle edition; PB is 325pgs.
[POINTS]
This Post: 10
Total Points: 175
Books Read: 12
Completed Tasks: 10
Pages Read: 4,028
Jayme VA5.7 - Polyhymnia
The Women of Christmas: Experience the Season Afresh with Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna by Liz Curtis Higgs, goodreads author.
This has both religion and spirituality on the MP.
15.4 Ring in the New
I chose the one book option and read Some Luck by Jane Smiley.
It is the first book in The Last Hundred Years series and was published in October, 2014.
20.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Caroling, Caroling �
The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon, goodreads author.
I chose the song Winter Wonderland, matching the word Winter. This book is 317 pages long.
25.4 - Bluemoon's task: EGYPTIAN DEITIES
A. THE GODDESS MA'AT: The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great by Eva Stachniak, goodreads author.
Has Winter in the title.
C. THE GOD OSIRIS: Desecration by Tim F. LaHaye and Jerry B Jenkins, goodreads author.
This is from the Left Behind series, which I've been neglecting, and is not a reread.
30.5 - Sandy's task: Atlantis
Option 2: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, goodreads author.
Station Eleven is shelved by 349 users as Sci Fi: Dystopia on its MP.
Option 3: The Twelve by William Gladstone
The matching word is "twelve."
Points this post: 95
Total points: 235
GR Authors: 10
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)
HINA5.1 - Calliope - Macbeth by William Shakespeare. mmpb is 132 pages.
Poetry ~373 Users
Current post:
Points: 5
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 1035
Total Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 53
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
Andy P.Task # 50.1 - Teri-K's task: Let's Start the New Year Off Right
1) Close, But Not Quite Read a book you wanted to read for this challenge but that didn't quite fit the requirements for the task
by Peter Robinson This book almost fits Eask # 30.9, Option 5(Read a book where the letters SALT can be found in the title) It is # 22 in the series which does not have a 1,4, or 6 as part of the series number. It is not a reread.2) Try, Try Again Read a book you started once upon a time but didn't finish
by Arturo Pérez-Reverte My husband recommended this book to me back in the 90's when it first came out and I made it about 5 pages and quit. I tried again several years ago for SRC since the author and I share the same initials, but only made it to page 20. Third time is the charm. I finished it. Obviously it is not a reread since I didn't even finish the first chapter the first two times.3) Jump on the bandwagon -Read a book from the List GoodReads Best Book of the Year 2014
by Gabrielle ZevinThis is # 3 vote getter for the Fiction category and it is not a reread for me.Points this post: 50
Total points: 1045 (fingers crossed)
Completed 10.9 know the author. Read Paper Towns by John green. Page 2 of author interviews.task points 10
total points. 30
Elizabeth PTask 25.8 - Merry Saturnalia!
Book One: Any book that meets SRC Guidelines
Key of Knowledge by Nora Roberts
Book Two Option Three: Book with science fiction as main page genre that is primarily extraterrestrial
This Shattered World by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
Set on a planet that is being terraformed by humans
Amie Kaufman is a *Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author*
Points this Post: 25
Total Points: 510
Total Tasks: 30
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 24
Big Books: 4
Total Books: 39
Mod
Devon20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 1: Far Abroad � Read a book set on a different continent(s) than the one you are currently residing in.
I read The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins which takes place on the continent of Europe. I live in North America.
SHELLEY UT15.4 Ring in the New
Loving Lawson by R.J. Lewis
fulfills both options
R.J. Lewis is a goodreads author.
15.10 All I Want For Christmas is U
Up Close and Personal by Fern Michaels
Fern Michaels is a goodreads author.
Points this task: 30
Total points: 290
Tasks completed: 24
Books read: 25
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ authors: 16
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Jayme VA25.8 -- Hana C's task: Merry Saturnalia!
Book 1: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, goodreads author.
Book 2: Option 1:
by Benedict FreedmanShows a winter landscape on the cover.
30.6: Elizabeth B's task: Twice the Fun
I rolled a 4 and read 2 books that were published in 2014.
The Weight of Blood by Laura McHugh, goodreads author.
Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult, goodreads author.
30.7: Catherine T's task: Hang the Christmas Stockings with Care
I rolled a 3 and a 4.
Option 3: Rooms by Lauren Oliver, goodreads author.
Lauren Oliver's initials are found in chOcoLate.
Option 4: Ancestor by Scott Sigler, goodreads author.
I've wanted to read Ancestor since it was published in 2007! This is not a re-read.
Points this post: 85
Total points: 320
GR Authors: 15
Big Books: 500+(0),750+(0),1000+(0)
Task 20.2 - Feminism is for Everybody!Option 2: Read a a book from the Best Feminist Fiction list. Required: State which page and at which number the book you read is found when you post.
#1 on list as of February 17, 2015
The Handmaid's Tale (1985) by Margaret Atwood (Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author) (Paperback, Trade Paperback Edition, 311 pages)
**** Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author **** Margaret Atwood
375 + 20 = 395
Tasks Completed: 21
Points for this post: 20
Points thus far: 375 + 20 = 395
Books read: 30
Pages read: 9,039
Read but not claimed: 5
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 9
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
MELANIE C TASK NAME: 15.1 Returns and Exchanges
Book 1: Read a different book by same author
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
Qualifier: Rated "The Little Stranger" by Sarah Waters 4 stars
Book 2:
Full Dark House by Christopher Fowler
Qualifier: Rated The Yard by Alex Grecian a 4, other readers read Full Dark House by Christopher Fowler
Claming big book 500+ for Fingersmith
Points this task: 15
Points Total: 200
Tasks Completed: 12
GR Author: 9
Big Books: 1
HANNAH THE BLONDERepost with my readerboard name, sorry about that
25.1 New and Old
Option 1: Read a new-to-you book (not a reread) by an author that you have read before
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
I read Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn previously. Sharp Objects is not a reread.
Gillian Flynn is a GRA
Option 4: Read a book in a series that you have already started. This book must be identified as #2 or higher in a series on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ.
Cress (The Lunar Chronicles #3) by Marissa Meyer
Marissa Meyer is a GRA.
The edition I read had 550 pages, so I am claiming 1 BB ticket.
This Post:
Points: 25
Tasks Completed: 1
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 2
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
Totals:
Tasks Completed: 7
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 10
Big Books: 500=3, 750=1, 1000=0
Books Read: 11
Total Points: 170
HANNAH THE BLONDE25.10 Book Group Books
Book 1: If you belong to a book group, other than the SRC, this can be a book you read for your book group in December, January, or February; OR pick any SRC Group Reads book, from any past season, that you didn’t read previously.
Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
This was one of the books my book club read for January/February (we meet every other month). I liked this book was I was a teenager, but found it obnoxiously bleak this time around.
Book 2: Read a book from the Most Popular bookclub books list.
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
This book is #2 on the Most Popular Book Club Books in the US as of 2/11/2015
I loved it so much that I selected it for my book club to read for March/April!
Liane Moriarty is a GRA.
This Post:
Points: 25
Tasks Completed: 1
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 1
Big Books: 500=0, 750=0, 1000=0
Totals:
Tasks Completed: 8
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 11
Big Books: 500=3, 750=1, 1000=0
Books Read: 13
Total Points: 195
30.8 -- Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: Make Your TBR List Say UncleOption 1: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Option 2: Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich
Coralie25.6 Let it Snow!
Option B � book with 'fire' in title
Smouldering Fire
Option C � book with genre 'romance'
Crystal Gardens
This post 25 points
Total to date 925 points
JUKKA20.4 - Author! Author! - Gea's task: The College Years
Option 1: Book set at least 50% in a country in the European Union. The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman. Set mostly in Poland.
25.3 -- Mrs.soule's task: Two Types of Tasks
Book A: "Free-for-this-challenge" book. The City by Stella Gemmell. Borrowed from a friend.
Book B: Book from Mrs.soule's 5-star shelf. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
Points This Post: 45
Total Points: 315
Books Read: 25
Marika20.2 Feminism is for Everybody!
opt. 2 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
*#34 on page 1 of the Best Feminist Fiction list
[POINTS]
This Post: 20
Total Points: 185
Books Read: 11
Completed Tasks: 9
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 7
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
ANGIE CAFirst I need to move some books around.
East of Ecstasy from 30.5 to 50.1 and replaced with Fire & Flood.
Fire & Flood from 25.6 to 30.5 and replaced with Invisible (new).
Rumble from 5.7 to 50.1 but no replacement.
25.6 -- Pamela3265's task: Let It Snow!
Book 1: Dissonance by Erica O'Rourke
Notes: A) lEt it snOw
Book 2: Invisible by Marni Bates
Notes: C) Romance genre.
30.5 - Sandy's task: Atlantis
Book 1: Invaded by Melissa Landers
Notes: 2) Dystopia genre locked in.
Book 2: Fire & Flood by Victoria Scott
Notes: 3) Flood.
50.1. -- Teri-K's task: Let's Start the New Year Off Right
Book 1: Glory O'Brien's History of the Future by A.S. King
Notes: 1) Almost fits 20.6, if the author's name didn't have an S.
Book 2: Rumble by Ellen Hopkins
Notes: 3) Young Adult Fiction Nominee. Not a reread!
Book 3: East of Ecstasy by Laura Kaye
Notes: 4) Greek Mythology genre locked in.
This Post: 45 {+50, -5}
Points to Date: 920
Julia103Task 25.6 - Let it Snow
Option A: An Agent of the King by N. J. Slater (N and S are in "Let it SNow")
N. J. Slater is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author
Option C: After the War Is Over has genre Romance
Jennifer Robson is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author
Post total: 25 points, 2 GRA
Challenge total: 695 points
Total GRA: 18
Total BB tickets: 6
30.8 -- Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: Make Your TBR List Say Uncle: Choose TWO different options below and read TWO books. Books should be at least 250 pages each.Option 1: Read a book with the main page genre “Books about Books�.
The Wives: The Women Behind Russia's Literary Giants by Alexandra Popoff (**Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author**) (352 pages)
Option 5: Read one of your guilty pleasure type books.
Adams Vs. Jefferson: The Tumultuous Election of 1800 by John Ferling (260 pages)(My obsession with early American presidents has invited ridicule and snarkiness from my family - so I don't always like them to see that I've got another book in my hands!)
Task: 30
Total: 905
Mimi MicheleRepost
20.8 Nickels and Dimes-pick two tasks from 5 and 10 point challenges
10.1 A Random Trip Back in Time-My random number was 23
2015-23=1992 1992 date book first published
5.4 Love in the Title
I picked Loves Music, Loves to Dance by Mary Higgins Clark-first published 1992
Loves Music, Loves to Dance
points this challenge-20
previous points-205
New Total=225
Good Reads Author-1
Total GR Author-4
JUKKA20.4 - Author! Author! - Gea's task: The College Years
Option 1: Book set at least 50% in a country in the European Union. Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. Set entirely in France.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points: 315
Books Read: 25
Mimi MicheleRepost of 3594, 3564-3567, 3562
20.8 Nickels and Dimes-pick two tasks from 5 and 10 point challenges
1. 10.1 A Random Trip Back in Time-My random number was 23
2015-23=1992 1992 date book first published
2. 5.4 Love in the Title
I picked Loves Music, Loves to Dance by Mary Higgins Clark-first published 1992
Loves Music, Loves to Dance
points this challenge-20
previous points-205
New Total=225
Good Reads Author-1
Total GR Author-4
Julia103Repost of 3592
Task 25.6 - Let it Snow
Option A: An Agent of the King by N. J. Slater (N and S are in "Let it SNow")
Approved for length in post 4387 of eBook Verification thread
N. J. Slater is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author
Option C: After the War Is Over has genre Romance
Jennifer Robson is a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author
Post total: 25 points, 2 GRA
Challenge total: 695 points
Total GRA: 18
Total BB tickets: 6
Scooter&Siam20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Angie CA's task: 5+5, 5+10, and 10+10 equals 20!
Read ONE book that fits the requirements for two of this season's 5- or 10-point tasks (excluding 5.10). Required: Identify the 2 tasks you used and include any required posting information for each.
10.5. Older and Wiser
Read a nonfiction book that makes you wiser by giving you more information about something you would like to know more about. REQUIRED: In your post, briefly explain the subject that you wanted to know more about.
Read When America First Met China: An Exotic History of Tea, Drugs, and Money in the Age of Sail - a non-fiction book where I wanted to learn more about the history of China and the U.S.
5.2 - Clio
Read a book with the genre "History" or "Historical Fiction" on its main page.
Read When America First Met China: An Exotic History of Tea, Drugs, and Money in the Age of Sail - a non-fiction book that has history as a main page genre
I am claiming Eric Jay Dolin as a GRA Author.
Total this post: 20
Total overall: 195
GRA: 6
Big Books: 2
Tasks: 14
*REPOSTING TO CLAIM BB TICKET and fix links from message 3583*MELANIE C
TASK NAME: 15.1 Returns and Exchanges
Book 1: Read a different book by same author
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
Qualifier: Rated The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters 4 stars
Book 2:
Full Dark House by Christopher Fowler
Qualifier: Rated The Yardby Alex Grecian a 4, other readers read Full Dark House by Christopher Fowler - Date found: Feb 17 2015
Claming big book 500+ for Fingersmith - 582 pages
Points this task: 15
Points Total: 200
Tasks Completed: 12
GR Author: 9
Big Books: 1
25.3 -- Mrs.soule's task: Two Types of TasksA. As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley, a free audiobook download from my public library
B. The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion, from Mrs.soule's 5-star list
Points this post: 25
Total points: 735
Pamela32655.7 - Polyhymnia
Standing for Something: 10 Neglected Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts and Homes by Gordon B. Hinckley
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 560
Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors this post: 0
Total Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Authors: 20
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 3
Big Books - 500+: 2
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Posted by Peakles20.1 - Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and Janus
Option 2 - Read a book with the main page genre of either Historical Fiction or Science Fiction. Historical fiction prior to 21st century.
Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer
Takes place in 1999.
Approved for time frame msg 131 at /topic/show/...
20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 1 - Read a book set on different continent from the one I live on.
Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage by Haruki Murakami
Set in Japan. I live in the USA.
25.4 - Bluemoon's task: EGYPTIAN DEITIES
Option B - Read a book with the image of a bird (any bird will do) on the cover.
by David Foster Wallace Picture of Cockatiel (upside down).Option C - Read a book that is first in a series that is new to you.
To Catch a Bad Guy by Marie Astor
Janet Maple Series, #1.
This is NOT a reread. Marie Astor is a new author to me.
**** Marie Astor is a GRA ****
Total Points: 285
Total GRA: 9
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20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Angie CA's task: 5+5, 5+10, and 10+10 equals 20!
A book that fits the requirements for two of this season's 5- or 10-point tasks (excluding 5.10).
Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard -- Fits task 5.5 as it has Humor on main page with 39 users -- Genre noted in verification thread posts #457 & 458; Fits task 10.10 as it was by Blogging For A Good Book
Points This Post: 20
GR Authors This Post: 0
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Points: 495
Total GR Authors: 34
Total Big Book Tickets: 4