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WINTER CHALLENGE 2014 CT
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Winter 2014 Completed Tasks: Do Not Delete Posts
Laura E15.7 Creature Feature (creature in title)
The Dragon King's Palace by Laura Joh Rowland
Points: 15
Totals
Points: 315
GRA: 7
Big Books: 500 (1)
LORI TX5.10 WHO'S YOUR MUSE?
Jason by Laurell K. Hamilton
15.8 UNDER MY THUMB
Furies of Calderon by Jim Butcher
Points this post = 20
Total points = 45
Task # 20.5 � Bigger is Better � Emurphy � 2 Sides to Every CoinOption 2 � A book whose title contains conflicting / opposite words
Little / Giant
The Little Giant of Aberdeen County � � 18Feb15
APPROVED: /topic/show/...
*** Tiffany Baker is a ŷ Author ***
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This Post: 20 points
Total points to date: 435 points
ŷ Authors: 11
Big Books Read: (1) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 1
15.10 All I Want for Christmas is UI read The Unfortunates by B.S. Johnson.
(Unfortunates starts with a U)
Points this post: 15
Total points: 440
Tasks completed: 21
Books read: 29
ŷ Authors: 7
Big Book Tickets: (1) All the Light We Cannot See, Tom Jones, A Prayer for Owen Meany, The Satanic Verses (2) - (3) -
Nick KY20.2 Erika’s Feminism
I read At the Same Time: Essays and Speeches by Susan Sontag, with “Feminism� as a GR genre. Verified in message 289 of the verification thread: /topic/show/...
20.7 Berl’s Back to HS
I chose Option 3 � the Best YA. I read a book nominated for best YA Fiction in 2013, Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys.
Points This Post: 40
Total Points So Far: 1005
REPOSTSHELLEY UT
15.4 Ring in the New
Loving Lawson by R.J. Lewis
fulfills both options
R.J. Lewis is a goodreads author.
This ebook was approved in post 4402.
SHELLEY UT20.1 - Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and Janus
Option 5: Just Over the Mountain by Robyn Carr
Robyn Carr is a goodreads author.
Points this task: 20
Total points: 310
Tasks completed: 25
Books read: 26
ŷ authors: 17
Big books: 500+ (3); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
Jenn Cavanaugh20.4 The College Years � Option 1: Set in an EU country
I read In the Woods, which is set in Ireland
*** Tana French = GRA ***
20.8 5+5, 5+10, and 10+10 equals 20! � 1 book that fits two 5 or 10's
I read The Fifth Elephant, which fits 5.5 (genre: humor) and 10.10 (reviewed here on Blogging for a Good Book )
20.9 Jessica PDX’s task - author's name has no S, L, U, M, P
I read The Most Beautiful Walk in the World: A Pedestrian in Paris by JOHN BAXTER
This Post
Points This Post: 60
Tasks Completed: 3
GRA Tickets: 1
Total This Season
Points: 555
Tasks Completed: 27
GRA Tickets: 16
BB Tickets: 2 x 500+
20.7 Berl's Task: Back to High SchoolOption 1 - Second Chances. I read this book in secondary school, and I left in 2000. I really wanted to find out how I'd feel about this book twenty years after I first read it - I still love it!
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Current post: 20
Total Points: 320
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 2
CMFRUINTask 25.1 New and Old. Pick 2 options and read one book from each option. I chose option 2 and Option 4.
Option 2 - Read a book by a new-to-you author. I read The Diviners by Libba Bray. This is the first book I have ever read by Libba Bray so she is new to me as an author.
Option 4 -- read a book in a series that you have already started. I read the 2nd book in the Mortal Instruments Series -- City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare. I had read the first book in the series over a year ago.
Cassandra Clare is a ŷ author.
Libba Bray is ŷ author.
[POINTS]
This Post: 25
Total Points: 55
Books Read: 5
Completed Tasks: 4
ŷ Authors: 4
SPANTALIAN JOANNE20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 3: Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
This book is not a re-read.
~ by Kathleen Peacock, 1/27/15____________________________________________________________
25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old
Option 1. Read a new-to-you book (not a reread) by an author that you have read before.
~ by Robin LaFevers, 2/3/15REQUIRED: State the name of older book that you have read by this author. I've read Grave Mercy and Dark Triumph
Option 2: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
~ by Jackson Pearce, 2/7/15REQUIRED: This author is new to me
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25.9 -- Pat's task: Narcissus & Echo
Narcissus ( the origin of the term narcissism, a fixation with oneself)
A. Read a book that is written in first person.
~ by Jessica Verday, 1/10/15Required: Include the first sentence of the book that demonstrates the first person perspective:
"All I could hear was my heart beating."~ Pg 1, 1st sentence.
C. Read a book that shows exactly one person on the cover. Required: Include the cover when you post.
~ by Julie Kagawa, 12/3/14_____________________________________________________________
30.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Twice the Fun
REQUIRED: State which number you rolled when you post: 2
2: AUTHOR: Read 2 books written by authors who share the first name or surname (you may read the same author twice). Spelling must be exact, no variations.
~ by Jessica Verday, 1/4/15
~ by Jessica Verday, 1/6/15Points this post: 100
Total Points: 100
MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY30.3 Dlmrose's task: Greek Key
Option 1 -- Read a book with a lock and/or key on the cover.
by Ernest ClineThe key is a little pixel key inside of the 'O' in 'One'. Approved in task thread.
Ernest Cline is a **ŷ Author**
Option 2 -- Read a book from the list Best Twists.
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
This book is #40, page 1 on the list.
[POINTS]
This Post: 30
Total Points: 1025/1045
Books Read: 81
Completed Tasks: 58/59
Pages Read: 27234
ŷ Authors: 53
Big Books: [500+: 7] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Lindy-Lanetask 15.4: ring in new year:
*book #1: book 1st published between 3.1.2014 & 2.28.2015:
The Pelican Bride by Beth White 1st published 4.8.2014
*book #2: gr i.d. book as 1st in a series:
Michal by Jill Eileen Smith 1st book of the series "wives of king david"
this is a GRA
Points this post: 15
Total points: 265
ŷ Authors: 8
Big Books: 500+(1) 750+(1) 1000+(0)
Tasks Completed: 13
Queenbee Darlene5.6 Melpomene - Book found on Causes of Ugly Crying List
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Page 1 #20 on the list
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Points: 5
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 200
GRA: 7
30.7 Hang the Christmas Stockings with CareRoll 1 - Satsuma - Bright Orange Cover
by Sara Shepard**Sara Shepard is a GR Author***
Roll 6 - Stocking Filler - pair of socks on cover
by Sara Shepard**Sara Shepard is a GR Author***
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This Post:
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 2
ŷ Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0
Points: 30
Totals:
Tasks Completed: 19
Books Read: 25
ŷ Authors: 18
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Points: 330
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25.5 Lucky Number TwelveOption A - Book #12 in Series
by Sable HunterHell Yeah Series #12
**Sable Hunter is a GR Author***
Option B - Author Birthday is December 12
by Sophie KinsellaPer Author's GR Page, birthdate is 12/12/1969
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This Post:
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 2
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Points: 25
Totals:
Tasks Completed: 20
Books Read: 27
ŷ Authors: 19
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Points: 355
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10.10 New Blog for New YearRead a book reviewed on the blog
by J.K. RowlingVerification for use of any book in series
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 14.0
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This Post:
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 1
ŷ Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Points: 10
Totals:
Tasks Completed: 21
Books Read: 28
ŷ Authors: 19
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Points: 365
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5.3 - Euterpe: Read a book with an identifiable musical instrument on the cover.
by Zhu Xiao-Mei25.6 -- Pamela3265's task: Let It Snow! I chose Option A and B
Option A: Read a book whose author’s initials can be found in the song title “LET IT SNOW�.
Passing by Nella Larsen
Option B: Read a book that has FIRE intact in the book title or subtitle.
Opal Fire by Barbra Annino (**ŷ **)
Tasks: 5 + 25=30
Total: 945
30.3-Dlmrose's task: Greek KeyOption 2.Book from the list Best Twists
Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane page 1 #13 on list
Option 3: word maze in title.
A Maze of Death by Phillip K Dick
30.8 -- Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: Make Your TBR List Say Uncle
Option 1: main page genre “Books about Books�
You or Someone Like You by Chandler Burr
Option 3: main character who identifies as gay.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Points this post: 60
Total points: 485
25.1 Old and NewOption 1 - New-to-You Book By Author Read
by Abigail Roux***Abigail Roux is a GR Author***
Previously read Cut & Run by Abigail Roux
Option 4 - Book in Series already started
by Joanna Wylde#4 in Reaper's MC Series (I've read 1-3 previously)
**Joanna Wylde is a GR Author**
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This Post:
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 2
ŷ Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0
Points: 25
Totals:
Tasks Completed: 22
Books Read: 30
ŷ Authors: 19
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Points: 390
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20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: DeploymentChasing Windmills by Catherine Ryan Hyde (Set in North America, I live in Europe)
This is not a reread.
Om122915.2 - Roman Numerals
Roman numerals are based on seven symbols I, C, D, L, M, V, X
Book 1
Twelve Drummers Drumming by C.C. Benison Letters: D,I,L,M,V
Book 2
School's Out—Forever-Maximum Ride #2 by James Patterson Letters: C,X
Claiming C.C> Benison as GR author
Claiming James Patterson as GR author
Total Points- 320/1045
Number of Tasks Completed 23/59
Number of GR authors-(13)
Number of Big Books- 500 pages () 750+pages (2)
ASHLEY OZ25.9 -- Pat's task: Narcissus & Echo
Narcissus
B. Read a book that has the word “I,� “me,� or “my� as a stand-alone word in the title or subtitle.
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai
C. Read a book that shows exactly one person on the cover.
The Shape Stealer by Lee Carroll
Required: Include the cover when you post.
These books are new to me
POINTS
This Post: 25
Total Points: 325
Books Read: 23
Completed Tasks: 16
Chris MDI need to make a change. Please delete my previous claim for 20.6 (Dance of the Gods). I am moving it to another task and filling 20.6 with another book. Both will be in this post.
15.9 Public Enemy
Murder on Black Friday by P.B. Ryan
The genre Mystery>Crime is listed on the main page.
15.10 All I Want for Christmas Is U
Word in title begins with "U"
Undivided by Neal Shusterman, who is a GoodReads author
20.1 January and Janus
Option 2 - Historical Fiction listed on main page
Stealing Athena Karen Essexby Karen Essex, who is a GoodReads author
I listened to the audio version on this book. The paperback has 454 pages.
20.4 The College Years
Set in an EU country, excluding the UK
Playing for Pizza by John Grisham, who is a GoodReads author
Almost the entire book takes place in Italy.
I listened to the audio version on this book. The mass market paperback has 308 pages.
20.6 Deployment
Option 1 - Set on a continent other than the one on which you live
This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel, who is a GoodReads author
I live in the United States, North America; this book takes place in Switzerland, Europe.
This book is not a reread.
25.9 Narcissus and Echo
Echo
Option B - Word repeated in title
Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater, who is a GoodReads author
I listened to the audio version on this book. The paperback has 389 pages.
Option C - Cover shows exactly two people
by David NichollsI listened to the audio version on this book. The paperback has 435 pages.
30.8 Make Your TBR Pile Say Uncle
Option 2 - Cover is at least 75% red
by Nora Roberts I listened to the audio version on this book. The mass market paperback has 321 pages.
Option 5 - A "guilty pleasures" book
That Summer by Lauren Willig, who is a GoodReads author
Any Lauren Willig book is always a guilty pleasure.
I listened to the audio version on this book. The paperback will not be released until May. The hardback has 352 pages (the same as the paperback is expected to have).
Points for this post: (not including the replaced 20) 15 + 20 + 20 + 25 + 30 = 110
Total points: 110 + 195 = 305
Tasks completed: 14
Books read: 21
ŷ authors: 11
Big books: 500=0, 750=0, 1,000=0
lperales25.8 - Hana C's task
Book One: The Emperor's Children byClaire Messud
Book Two Option 1: The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
Task Points: 25
Total Points: 105
Task 25.2 - Hats off to TranslatorsBook 1: A Nod to the Romans
Read a book originally written in one of the Romance languages, defined as French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, or Romanian.
Originally written in Spanish.
Purity of Blood (Adventures of Captain Alatriste #2) (1997) by Arturo Pérez-Reverte (Paperback, 268 pages)
Book 2: And to the Greeks
Read a book originally written in one of the following languages: Greek, Hebrew, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, or Russian.
Originally written in Russian.
The Gentleman from San Francisco and Other Stories (1944) by Ivan Bunin (Paperback, 224 pages)
395 + 25 = 420
Tasks Completed: 22
Points for this post: 25
Points thus far: 395 + 25 = 420
Books read: 32
Pages read: 9,531
Read but not claimed: 4
ŷ Authors: 9
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
Pamela32655.9 - Urania
William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope by Ian Doescher - Word: star
30.2 -- Hina's task: Homer's Odyssey
Option 1: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain - 327 pages
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Unabridged)
Twain, Mark
AR Quiz No. 501 EN Fiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG+ - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 18.0
Option 2: The Quilter's Homecoming by Jennifer Chiaverini (ŷ Author) - 320 pages
50.1 - Teri-K's task: Let's Start the New Year Off Right
Option 1: Hometown Valentine by Lissa Manley - Doesn't fit 30.8 Option 5 Guilty Pleasures. This is a fluff romance that I love to read but it didn't fit this task because it is less than 250 pages.
Option 2: Change Anything: The New Science of Personal Success by Kerry Patterson and others - I originally read the first two chapters in 2012 - This is not a re-read.
Option 5: Are You Ready!: Take Charge, Lose Weight, Get in Shape, and Change Your Life Forever by Bob Harper.
My resolution is to lose 50 pounds this year. This is not a reread.
Points this post: 85
Total Points: 645
ŷ Authors this post: 1
Total ŷ Authors: 21
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 3
Big Books - 500+: 2
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+: 0
Task 15.1 Returns and ExchangesHelp Thread
Read TWO books, one from Book 1 and one from Book 2.
Book 1 - Choose a book that you have read and rated 4 or 5 stars. Read a different book by the same author. The book may be an anthology or collection with multiple authors.
In February 2004, I rated The Fairy Godmother (Five Hundred Kingdoms #1) (2004) by Mercedes Lackey 5 stars.
For this challenge, I read:
Blood Red(Elemental Masters #10)(2014) by Mercedes Lackey (Hardcover, 312 pages)
AND
Book 2 - "Readers Also Enjoyed"
Starting from The Fairy Godmother (Five Hundred Kingdoms #1) (2004) by Mercedes Lackey, the “Readers Also Enjoyed� list on February 19, 2015 included the following book (which I then read for this part of the task):
Water Song: A Retelling of "The Frog Prince" (Once Upon A Time Fairytales) (2006) by Suzanne Weyn (Paperback, 194 pages)
420 + 15 = 435
Tasks Completed: 23
Points for this post: 15
Points thus far: 420 + 15 = 435
Books read: 34
Pages read: 10,037
Read but not claimed: 2
ŷ Authors: 9
Big Books:
(1) 500+
(0) 750+
(0) 1,000+
ASHLEY OZ30.9 -- Delicious Dee's task: You Are An Ironman
3. Sense of Anticipation: Read a book you have been anticipating
The Giver by Lois Lowry
4. First-time winners: Debut book by an author
The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
IL: MY
BL: 5.7
AR: 7.0
POINTS
This Post: 30
Total Points: 355
Books Read: 25
Completed Tasks: 17
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20. 6 Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: DeploymentOption 3:. Read a book with the genre "Romance" on the goodread’s main page. The genre may be stand alone or embedded
I chose: ăٲ
This book is not a re-read.
Current post:
Points: 20
ŷ Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 260
Total ŷ Authors: 2
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+:
Nikki5.3 Euterpe
Book has a Cello and an Organ on the cover
Memories Before and After the Sound of Music: An Autobiography
by Agathe von Trapp___________________________________________________
5.8 Terpsihore
Book is about ballerina Jenifer Ringer
Dancing Through It: My Journey in the Ballet by Jenifer Ringer
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10.1 Random trip back in time
I got an 18 at Random Org, book first published in 1997
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
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10.10 Blogging for a good book
Book found
The Dog Stars by Peter Heller
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15.3 Launch a thousand ships
Option 2
The name Daphne is found on the list of greek names & book is set 100% in france
The Scapegoat by Daphne du Maurier
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25.3 Mrs Soules Task
Book A This book was owned by me prior to Dec 2014
Killing for Sport: Inside the Minds of Serial Killers by Pat Brown
Book B Found on Mrs Soules 5 star list, read 2/7/2014
Bossypants by Tina Fey
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25.8 Hana ‘s Task
Book 1 Free choice
Life And Laughing: My Story by Michael McIntyre
Book 2 Option 2, Book found on Page 2, #143 on list
Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach
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30.5 Sandys Task
Option 2 Book has Dystopia as a main genre
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Option 3 The word “where� found in chorus / refrain of Atlantis by Donovan
Where We Going, Daddy? Life with Two Sons Unlike Any Other by Jean-Louis Fournier
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Previous Total 920
This post 125
Final total 1045 WHOOO HOOOOO
I would just like to thank the organisers of this book challenge. With the thousands of posts and dozens of tasks I can only imagine the work involved, but it is appreciated. Because of this challenge I read so much more and try new authors, genres and different styles without hesitation. I’ve always loved reading but this challenge takes it to an aggressive and passionate level.
Thank you
ASHLEY OZ30.1 - Captain America Girl's task: It’s All Greek to Me�
I rolled a 2 and a 6
2: Orpheus and Eurydice
Read a book with love, romance, or music as a main page genre.
Sweet Peril by Wendy Higgins
Genre: Romance
6: Cupid and Psyche
Read a book with a candle or candles on the cover.
The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Berls's Task: Back to High School
Option 3 - The Best YA: GR Award YA Nominee
Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins
2012 nominee for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Angie CA's task: 5+5, 5+10, and 10+10 equals 20!
5.2 - Clio
Read a book with the genre "History" or "Historical Fiction" on its main page
10.3. National Days.
Read a book set at least 50% in Australia
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
5.10 - Who's Your Muse?
Book of choice
Three by Kristen Simmons
POINTS
This Post: 75
Total Points: 430
Books Read: 30
Completed Tasks: 21
Coralie15.7 Creature Feature
Book with 'unicorns' in title
The Young Unicorns IL: UG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 11.0
30.6 Twice the Fun
I rolled a 3 so I read two books in the same series
The Stolen Lake IL: UG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 13.0
The Cuckoo Tree IL: UG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 11.0
This post 45 points
Total to date 1005 points
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BellaGBeartask 15.4: ring in the new
Book 1: Saga, Volume 4
Book 2: Snowpiercer: The Escape
>Points: 15
Task 15.6 My Way
Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return
>Points: 15
task 25.8 Merry Saturnalia
Book 1: Saga, Volume 1 as a gift
Book 2:option 3: The Deacon's Tale: A Sword of the Stars Novel
Also Arinn Dembo is a goodreads author
>Points: 25
>Author ticket: 1
Task 30.1 It's all Greek to me. I rolled 3 and 6
book 1, option 3:
Also Andrew Davidson is a goodreads author
book 2, option 6:
>Points: 30
>Author tickets: 1
Total points this post: 85
Total Author tickets this post: 2
Total points: 550
Total author tickets: 9
Dlmrose wrote: "Congratulations, Nikki! Task 25.5 in the Spring Challenge is yours!"Thank you !
perletwo10.7. You Can Do It! - Read a book with the main page genres fitness, health, or diet/diets. Genres may be stand alone or embedded.
When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress
Points this task: 10
Total points: 275
Books read: 18
Tasks completed: 16
CathyG25.4 - Bluemoon's task: EGYPTIAN DIETIES
You will chose two different options and read a book for each.
C. For this option read a book that is first in a series that is new to you
Xoe: or Vampires, and Werewolves, and Demons, Oh My! by Sara C. Roethle
This is not a reread
ŷ Author
D. For this option read a book that has "Magic" or "Magical Realism" as a genre on the home page.
Bound by Flames by Jeaniene Frost
ŷ Author
25.9 -- Pat's task: Narcissus & Echo
For this task you are to select one of the two characters � either Narcissus or Echo � and read two of the three options for that character.
Narcissus ( the origin of the term narcissism, a fixation with oneself)
A. Read a book that is written in first person.
Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire 346 pp new to me book
ŷ Author
“I turned my attention from the rearview mirror and glared at the cellular phone that lay jangling in my passenger seat next to a bag of Fritos and one of Gilly’s coloring books.�
C. Read a book that shows exactly one person on the cover. Required: Include the cover when you post.
Fairest by Marissa Meyer
222pp new to me bookŷ Author
Points this post: 50
Total points: 560
Tasks completed: 25
Books read: 37
ŷ Authors: 29
Big Books: 500= ,750=0, 1000=0
10.9 - GET TO KNOW THE AUTHOR - The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin who is on page 2.15.4 - RING IN THE NEW YEAR - The Butterfly and the Violin which is listed as the first in a series and was published July 2014.
15.9 - PUBLIC ENEMY - Unspoken
TOTAL POINTS - 800
Task 10.5 Older and WiserNext Stop: A Memoir by Glen Finland
I wanted to know about autism in young adults. Most literature on autism deals with children.
Points This Post: 10
Total Points: 25
Total Tasks Completed: 3
Task # 25.1 � Angel Book Junkie’s Task � New and OldOption 1 � A new book by an author I’ve read before
The Bartender's Tale � � 15 Jan 15
I previously read Ivan Doig’s Dancing at the Rascal Fair
This is the first time I have read The Bartender’s Tale
Option 2 - New to Me Author
I have never read anything by Jon Helminiak before
This Token of Freedom by Jon Helminiak � � 19Feb15
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This Post: 25 points
Total points to date: 460 points
ŷ Authors: 11
Big Books Read: (1) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 1
15.1 Returns and ExchangesBook 1 - Choose a book that you have read and rated 4 or 5 stars. Read a different book by the same author.
I rated Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult 5 stars and read:
Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult
Book 2 - Choose a book that you read and rated 4 or 5 stars. From that book’s main page navigate to "Readers Also Enjoyed" and read a book from that list
I chose Tenth of December by George Saunders which I rated 4 stars and found (on 2/2/15):
Battleborn by Claire Vaye Watkins
+15 Points
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Berls's Task: Back to High School
Option 2 - Assigned Reading: Page 4, #312 on 2/20/15:
Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol
+20 Points
Points this Post: 35
Grand Total: 490
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Berls's Task: Back to High School Option 3 - The Best YA: pick a book that's been nominated for Young Adult Fiction or Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction in the ŷ Choice Awards.
I read Divergent by Veronica Roth. Divergent was nominated for and won the 2011 ŷ Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction . Veronica Roth is a ŷ Author.
Points this post: 20
Points total : 165
ŷ Authors this post: 1
ŷ Authors total : 2
Big Books this post: 0
Big Books total: 0
Total tasks completed: 7
Total books claimed : 10
NICOLE OH15.4 Ring in the New
Book 1: The Mime Order
Samantha Shannon is a ŷ author.
I am claiming this book as a big book (528 pages).
Book 2: Daughter of Smoke & Bone
Laini Taylor is a ŷ author.
20.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Caroling, Caroling �
I Was Here - Song: "Christmas Time Is Here"- word used here (book is 288 pages)
Gayle Forman is a ŷ author.
POINTS
This Post: 35
Total Points: 425
Books Read: 34
ŷ Authors: 25
Big Books: [500+: 2] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
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 Hawkinswhich takes place on the continent of Europe. I live in North America.
This book is not a reread for me.
Adria15.9 Public Enemy: "Crime" on main page genre
Unseen
20.7 Berl's Task: Back to High School
I chose Option 2: Read a book on the "Required Reading in HS" list
The Fountainhead
This book was on page 2 of the list, #199.
Points this post: 35
Total points: 240
TracyN30.3-Dlmrose's task: Greek Key
Option 2.Book from the list Best Twists
Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane page 1 #13 on list
Option 3: word maze in title.
A Maze of Death by Phillip K Dick
30.8 -- Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: Make Your TBR List Say Uncle
Option 1: main page genre “Books about Books�
You or Someone Like You by Chandler Burr
Option 3: main character who identifies as gay.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Points this post: 60
Total points: 485
Kristi CO30.4 Annapoorni's task: Neptune's Neighbourhood
Option B: water in name
The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters
The Paying Guests is a big book at 576 pgs
Option C: body of water on cover
by Colm TóibínPoints this post: 30
Total points: 315
Tasks completed: 15
Books read: 21
ŷ Authors: 9
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
Laura NT5.10 - Who's Your Muse?
reading a book of your choice
A Lawman's Christmas\Daring Moves
Points this post: 5
Total points: 150
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15.7 - Creature Feature
Read a book with a mythical creature in the title.
Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George
*The matching word is "Dragon"
*AR BookFinder Stats: IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 9.0
**Jessica Day George is a GR Author, 1 ticket**
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25.4 - Egyptian Deities
Opt C: First book in a series, no rereads.
A Change of Fortune by Jen Turano
*This book is new to me, 1st in the "Ladies of Distinction" series
Opt D: Read a book with the genre "Magic" on the main page.
Dragon Spear by Jessica Day George
*Fantasy > Magic 23 users listed at bottom
*AR BookFinder Stats: IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 10.0
**Jessica Day George is a GR Author, 1 ticket**
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Points: 40
Total Points: 315
GR Authors: 12
Big Books: 0