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WINTER CHALLENGE 2014 CT
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Thanks dlmrose, Krsti and Sandy for another great season.
Cindy C.Task 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.
Under the Covers and between the Sheets: Facts and Trivia about the World's Greatest Books
Points this post: 15
Total points: 355
Total tasks: 16
GRA: 8
Big Books: (500+): 2
**Thank you for another fun season.**
10.5. Older and WiserThe non-fiction book I read was about Amish life and culture, which, as an admirer of Amish quilts and dolls, I was interested to know more about: Plain and Simple: A Journey to the Amish by Sue Bender
Points this post: 10
Total points: 845
Pamela326510.7. You Can Do It!
Walk Away the Pounds: The Breakthrough 6-Week Program That Helps You Burn Fat, Tone Muscle, and Feel Great Without Dieting by Leslie Sansone
10.10. A New Blog for a New Year
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Little Women (Book I and II) (Unabridged)
Alcott, Louisa May
AR Quiz No. 513 EN Fiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 33.
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 825
ŷ Authors this post: 0
Total ŷ Authors: 27
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 8
Big Books - 500+: 3
Big Books - 750+: 1
Big Books - 1000+: 1
5.10 - Who's Your Muse?Book of choice: Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War by Karen Abbott
Points this post: 5
Total points: 850
That's it for me. Thank you, moderators! You guys are awesome!!
Bluegrass PamThis is a repost to add the AR info for option 2.
25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old -
Option 2: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
The Graveyard Book
IL: MG+ BL:5.1
Neil Gaiman is a new author to me.
*** Neil Gaiman is a ŷ author. ***
Option 3: Start a series by a new-to-you author.
The Crystal Cave
Mary Stewart is a new author to me.
Points this post: 25
GR authors this post:1
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.
20.6 DeploymentOption 1: Angelopolis by Danielle Trussoni Set in France (Europe) and Russia (Asia) I live in North America. This is a new book to me.
Total points: 65
15.7 - Creature FeatureSerpent in title - Death of a Serpent by ***ŷ Author Susan Russo Anderson
Points this post: 15
Total Points: 140/1045
Tasks Completed: 8
Books Read: 10
GoodReads Authors: 6
Big Books: 500+ (1), 750+ (), 1000+ (1)
That's it for me this round. As always, thanks to the mods and task creators for another great season.
Bluegrass Pam10.5 Older and Wiser - Read a non-fiction book
NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children
I read this book to learn new perspectives on children's development.
Approved in message 42 on the Not for Childrens thread.
Points this post: 10
KimberREPOST (orig post #4079)
15.9 Public Enemy
Carter Reed by Tijan (goodreads author)
* crime genre
30.6 Twice The Fun
*rolled a 6
*both books 1st genre FICTION
book 1: The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsian
Book 2: Indiscretion by Charles Dubow (goodreads author)
Above tasks: 45 points
# tasks completed: 36
Gra: 39
New total: 730 points
30.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Twice the FunI rolled 4: PUBLICATION YEAR: Read 2 books that were first published in the same year.
Infinity
No Mercy
30.3 - Dlmrose's task: Greek Key
Option 1. Read a book with a lock and/or key on the cover
Option 2. Read a book from the list Best Twists
REQUIRED: Indicate the page and the book's numbered position on the list: 1st page, 57th.
Kärpästen herra
25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old
Option 3: Start a series by a new-to-you author.
REQUIRED: State that the author is new to you!
Spider's Bite
Author is new to me.
Option 4: Read a book in a series that you have already started.
Invincible
10.9. Get to Know the Author
Read a book written by an author interviewed by ŷ.
REQUIRED: Include in your post the page number on which you found your author's interview.
Bad Moon Rising
Kenyon's interview is on page 3.
Points this post: 95
Total Points: 230
Tasks Completed: 11
20.4 Gea's Task: The College YearsOption 4.
Out of Africa by Karen Blixen
Found on the Ex-pats list, position #2.
Points this post: 20
Total points: 470
Tasks completed: 23
Books read: 31
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) -
Kait25.6 - Pamela3265's task: Let It Snow!
Option A - A book whose author’s initials can be found in the song title “LET IT SNOW�.
Night of Cake & Puppets by Laini Taylor -- LET IT SNOW; Ebook approved in spreadsheet line #1232
Laini Taylor is a GR Author.
Option C - A book with Romance listed as a genre on the book’s main page.
Obligation by Aurora Rose Reynolds -- Romance on main page with 50 users
Aurora Rose Reynolds is a GR Author.
Points This Post: 25
GR Authors This Post: 2
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Points: 605
Total GR Authors: 40
Total Big Book Tickets: 4
15.8 Under My ThumbRead a book with an identifiable thumb on the cover.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling
You can see Harry's thumb as he raises his hand to his mouth. AR Bookfinder UK IL: MY - BL: 6.0 - AR Pts: 12.0
Current points: 15
Total points: 375
GR authors: 3
Big Book tickets: 2
5.3 EuterpeRead a book with an identifiable musical instrument on the cover.
The Tin Drum by Gunter Grass
Claiming a Big Book ticket at 565 pages.
Current points: 5
Total points: 380
GR authors: 3
Big Book tickets: 3
LOULOU--repost10.9 Get to Know the Author
Read a book by an author who's been interviewed by ŷ.
The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood.
Interview: /interviews/... (found on first page of interviews).
Margaret Atwood is a GOODREADS AUTHOR so I am claiming one GRA ticket.
This book has 564 pages, so I am claiming one BIG BOOK ticket.
20.9. Moderator's Pet-Jessica PDX's Task-Stop that Slump!
Read a book by an author who has none of the letters SLUMP in his or her name.
Bossypants by Tina Fey
Points this post: 30
Points overall: 315
ŷ authors: 4
Big book tickets (500): 5
Big book tickets (750): 2
Big book tickets (1000): 1
Tasks completed: 17
Books read: 24
20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jessica PDX's Task: Stop That Slump!read ONE book by an author whose name does NOT contain ANY of the letters in SLUMP.
The Brimstone Wedding by Barbara Vine
Published under Barbara Vine pseudonym, no letters from SLUMP.
Task total=20
Grand total=420
Thanks, mods!
Kristen IA20.1 - Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and Janus
For this task, you will chose one option. It is a ONE BOOK task.
Required: State the option chosen when you post and include any specific requirements of the chosen option.
Option 1 - Read a book with a cover showing a gate, door or doorway. Required: Include the cover when you post.
6 Rainier Drive by Debbie Macomber
*Debbie Macomber is a ŷ Author*
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Points this post: 20
Total points: 395
Tasks complete: 17/59
Books Read: 26
ŷ authors this post: 1
Total ŷ authors: 20
Jen A
20.8. 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).
One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson - Meets the following two tasks:
5.2 - Clio: Read a book with the genre "History" or "Historical Fiction" on its main page. Book in question has a main genre of History.
5.5 - Thalia: Read a book with the genre "Humor," "Comedy," or "Funny" on its main page. Book in question has a main genre of Humor.
POINTS
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 225
GR Author: 6
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()
Tasks Completed: 10
20.5 2 sides to every coinOpt 2 - title with opposite words
Lost and Found by Jayne Ann Krentz(GR author)
Lost and Found - pair found on list
Total points/post: 20
GR author: 1 (Jayne Ann Krentz)
Elizabeth PTask 30.2 - Homer's Odyssey
Option One: Classics as main page genre
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Mass Market Paperback for 300+ pages link: Sense & Sensibility
Option 6: Cover has water and a ship/boat
by Kristan HigginsWater and sailboat in background on lower right side
Kirstan Higgins is a *ŷ Author*
Points this Post: 30
Total Points: 755
Total Tasks: 38
ŷ Authors: 35
Big Books: 6
Total Books: 56
20.7 Shorter is Sweeter Main character is teacher/school administrator
Crazy For You by Jennifer Crusie
Jennifer Crusie is a GoodReads author.
From GR Description: "Quinn McKenzie...has a good job as a high school art teacher..."
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 200
Lulu10.5. Older and Wiser
Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci-Fi and Fantasy Culture by Ytasha L. Womack
I wanted to learn more about diversity in sci fi and fantasy - as a minority science fiction writer myself, it seems important to know about diversity within the genre, where it springs from, and how it has developed. Hugely interesting, and I feel like I've learnt a lot about afrofuturism and believe it will be influencing some of my work.
Points this post: 10
Total points: 165
Tasks completed: 9
Books read: 12
ŷ authors: 1
Big books: 500+ (1); 750+ (0); 1000+ (0)
30.7 - Catherine T's task: Hang the Christmas Stockings with CareI rolled 1 and 3.
1 -
3 - Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang
Points in this post: 30
Points so far: 750
Amy FL30.1 - Captain America Girl's task: It’s All Greek to Me�
Rolled 3:
(Fire - approved in message 2)Rolled 6:
(Candle - approved in message 2)30.2 -- Hina's task: Homer's Odyssey
Option 1: The Good Earth (Classics � 418 pages)
Option 5: The Way We Live Now (first published 1875 � 896 pages)
30.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Twice the Fun
Rolled 2: Author - David
Hounded by David Rosenfelt
Bone Deep by David Wiltse
30.8 -- Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: Make Your TBR List Say Uncle
Option 2:
(approved in task description)Note that I included the link to the audio version that I listened to for confirmation of red cover; paperback version has 320 pages)
Option 5: The Infinite Sea (YA dystopia � 316 pages)
30.9 -- Delicious Dee's task: You Are An Ironman
Option 1: Beyond Reach (#6 in series set in Grant County, Georgia)
Option 3: Die Again (New Rizzoli and Isles book I was looking forward to; #11 in series)
Note that none of the books read for any of these tasks was a reread.
Points this post: 150
Total points: 675
Readerboard name: BALLETBOOKWORM20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Angie CA's task: 5+5, 5+10, and 10+10 equals 20!
I chose to read
by Tiphanie Yanique. It fulfills the requirements of tasks 5.2 ("Historical Fiction" is the second genre listed on the main page) and 5.4 ("Love" is the third word in the title).**Tiphanie Yanique is a ŷ Author, I'd like to claim a GRA ticket**
Previous point total: 510
New points this post: 20
Total points: 530
New tasks completed in this post: 1
Total tasks: 30
GRA tickets this post: 1
Total GRA: 16
Big Books this post: 0
Total Big Books: 500+(1) 750+(0) 1000+(0)
5.7 - PolyhymniaI read The Sabbath World: Glimpses of a Different Order of Time, which has religion and spirituality on its page
This is it for me this challenge! Thanks to the mods as always for all their hard work!
points: 365
books read: 30
tasks completed: 23
GR authors: 7
Big Books: 3(500)
pages read: 9981
Theresa 5.9 - Urania
A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khaled Hosseini (ŷ Author)
5.10 - Who's Your Muse?
Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins
Points this post - 10
Total Points - 50
ŷ Authors his post - 1
ŷ Authors total - 7
Big Books this post - 0
Big Books total - 0
10.9 Get to Know the AuthorRevival by Stephen King*GRA
Stephen King's interview was found on page 1.
25.1 Angel**Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old
Option 1
12 Days of Christmas with Six Sisters' Stuff: 144 Ideas for Traditions, Homemade Gifts, Recipes, and More by Six Sisters' Stuff
(not a re-read)
I have also read Six Sisters' Stuff: Family -Recipes, Fun Crafts, and So Much More! by Six Sisters' Stuff
Option 2
The Red Umbrella by Christina Diaz Gonzalez*GRA
IL: MG+ - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 8.0
This author is new to me.
Points this post: 35
Total points: 220
Tasks completed: 12
Books read: 15
ŷ Authors: 6
10.5 Older and Wiser Read a nonfiction book that makes you feel wiser.
As a graduate student in biology, I hear a lot about how the world of medicine is changing - going digital and becoming more patient-driven. So I picked up one of the most talked about non-fiction medicine books: The Patient Will See You Now: The Future of Medicine is in Your Hands by Dr. Eric Topol. It's an interesting read and I definitely learned a lot about about the movement make medicine more patient-driven, but I didn't agree with everything Dr. Topol wrote about, which I guess is a good thing because it got me to think about my role as someone who works in biology.
Task # 25.6 � Pamela3265’s task � Let It Snow!Option A � Author’s first & last initials in LET IT SNOW - L. W.
Orchard � � 04Dec14
*** Larry Watson is a ŷ Author ***
Option D � Person dressed for winter on cover
� � 28Feb15Approved: /topic/show/...
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This Post: 25 points
Total points to date: 560 points
ŷ Authors: 14
Big Books Read: (2) 500 pg / (0) 750 pg / (0) 1000 pg
Total Big Book TICKETS: 2
And I am DONE for this season! Thanks to the mods and fellow members for great challenges!
After deliberately taking the slow train into London today so that I'd have time to finish reading Emma...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.
Howards End is on the Landing: A Year of Reading from Home by Susan Hill
I wanted to read this for 30.8 Option 1 (Read a book with the main page genre "books about books") - but at only 234 pages, I was 16 pages short of the 250 page requirement.
2) Try, Try Again - Read a book you started once upon a time but didn't finish.
Emma by Jane Austen
I started Emma in March 2014, as my book club picked it for the month, but as I graduated university in June last year, it rather got abandoned in favour of things like "studying for final exams" and "writing my dissertation" - according to goodreads, I'd got to page 115 by the beginning of May '14 - and then rather gave up on it.
(also according to goodreads, I originally marked the book as read when I first added it - this was either a mistake or an attempt to look better read than I really am, as this was my first time reading the whole book through!)
3) Jump on the Bandwagon - Pick a book from GoodReads Best Book of the Year 2014 nominees and winners.
To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
This book was nominated in the Young Adult fiction category, and was not a reread.
Jenny Han is a ŷ author, one ticket claimed.
Points this task: 50
Points total: 255
Tasks completed: 10
GRA tickets total: 8
Big book tickets total: 3 - 500+(1) 750+(1) 1000+()
Rudy10.1 a random trip back- Necessary Lies byDiane Chamberlain random generated #2- 2013 published date
10.9 Get to know the author: The Boston Girl byAnita Diamant the author interview was found on page 6
20.1 most improved player-bea's task: January and Janus
Option 2- The Paris Winter byImogen Robertson historical fiction set during the Belle Époque Paris which was late 19th century thru early 20th century
Repost 5.10 who's your muse- Blue LabyrinthtbyDouglas Preston
Total this post- 45 points
Total points- 390
Tasks-
20
Books-29
Reader name: Marie-AnneThis is my last post for this challenge. I didn't read as much I wanted this time. Over 4,000 posts! SO much work ... thank you moderators!
Task 25.1: New and Old:
Option 1: The Black-Headed Pins by Constance and Gwenyth Little. This is a new book for me by an author I have read before. The book I read before was The Grey Mist Murders.
Option 2: A Deadly Snow Fall by Cynthia Gallant-Simpson. This is a new author for me.
Totals this posting:
Total Points: 25
Books Read: 2
Tasks Completed: 1
GoodReads Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 500+: ; 750+: 0;
Summary Totals:
Total Points: 315
Books Read: 21
Tasks Completed: 15
GoodReads Authors: 9
Big Book Tickets: 500+: ; 750+: 0;
DARCY5.10 Who's Your Muse
Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight
ŷ Author
10.3 National Days
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand
More than 50% of the book is set in Japan, which has its National Day in February.
Points this post: 15
Total GR authors: 1
Total points: 55
10.8. Our Friends in Tuxedos: This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, a ŷ authorAuthor's initials in 'PEnguinS'.
10.10. A New Blog for a New Year: On the Edge by Ilona Andrews, a ŷ author.
Points: 715
Julie P30.1 - Captain America Girl's Task: It's All Greek To Me...
Book 1--Rolled 2/Orpheus and Eurydice
Requirement: Genre of Romance on Main Book Page
Mean Streak by Sandra Brown
*Sandra Brown is a ŷ Author*
Book 2--Rolled 5/Medusa
Requirement: Genre of Horror on Main Book Page
Tick Tock by Dean R. Koontz
*Dean Koontz is a ŷ Author*
Points this task: 30
Total points: 130
Tasks completed: 7
Books read: 10
Pages read: 3,222
ŷ Author Tickets: 6
Big Book Tickets: 2
20.8 - 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).
The Fault in Our Stars- Counts for 5.6 because it's on The Causes of Ugly Crying List - Page 1, #1. Counts for 5.9 because of the word STARS in title. John Green is a goodreads author.
Points this post: 20
GRA this post: 1
BB this post: 0
Total points: 365
Total GRA: 19
Total BB: 3
5.3. EuterpeBelle: The Slave Daughter and the Lord Chief Justice by Paula Byrne
This Post
Points: 5
ŷ Author this post:
Big Books: Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()
Winter Totals
Total Points: 310
Total Tasks: 23
Total ŷ Authors: 15
Total Big Books: 1
Task 20.9 Moderator's PetRead one book by an author whose name does not contain any of the letters in SLUMP
All the Light We Cannot See
Anthony Doerr
Total points this post: 20
Total points: 300
Anthony Doerr is a GRA
Claiming one GRA ticket
Total GRA tickets: 13
This book is 530 pages
Claiming one BB tickets
Total Big Book tickets: 2
30.6 - Elizabeth B's task: Twice the Fun:Roll 1 die and read 2 books that correspond to the number you rolled.
I rolled a 6. GENRE: Read 2 books that have the same top genre on the main page (top genre:the genre with the most users), (the genre may be imbedded).
Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover - The top genre is: Romance > Historical Romance. Sarah MacLean is a goodreads author.
The Many Sins of Lord Cameron - the top genre is: Romance > Historical Romance. Jennifer Ashley is a goodreads author.
Points this post: 30
GRA this post: 2
BB this post: 0
Total points: 395
Total GRA: 21
Total BB: 3
5.9 - UraniaDestiny's Star by Elizabeth Vaughan
30.3 - Dlmrose's task: Greek Key
Option 2. Best twists
Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane - #14 on list
Dennis Lehane is a ŷ author.
Option 3.
Telephone Ringing in the Labyrinth by Adrienne Rich - per word “Labyrinth�
Points This Post : 35
Total Points: 820
ŷ Authors: 30
JulieD10.10. A New Blog for a New Year
Watson and Holmes - A Study In Black ()
Points this post: 10
Total points: 120
Dobbs10.3 National Days
The Hypnotist's Love Story
Liane Moriarty is a GoodReads Author!
This novel is set in Australia, which celebrates Australia Day on January 26th each year (and here is a link to confirm that this novel is set in Oz: ).
Points this post: 10
Total points: 340
Total GR Authors: 14
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
BBooks - 500+: 1
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
Dobbs20.1 January and Janus
Opt. 1
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an IKEA Wardrobe: A novel
Points this post: 20
Total points: 360
Total GR Authors: 14
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
BBooks - 500+: 1
BBooks - 750+:
BBooks - 1000+:
Julia103Task 5.4 - Erato
Adé: A Love Story
Rebecca Walker is a ŷ Author
10.8. Our Friends in Tuxedos
Night Train to Lisbon by Emily Grayson (E and G are in "penguin").
Post total: 15 points, 1 GRA
Challenge total: 785 points
Total GRA: 20
Total BB tickets: 6
15.8 Under my Thumb
by Elizabeth Kiem Her thumb can be seen across the front of her Walkman in her hand.20.8 5+5, 5+10, 10+10= 20
The Hour of Peril: The Secret Plot to Murder Lincoln Before the Civil War by Daniel Stashower
Fits task 5.2: History as a genre.
Fits task 10.5: I find Lincoln a fascinating historical person. It blew my mind that he was nearly assassinated *before* he every reached the White House. Plus, this case featured the first female American spy. So much to learn about!
New points: 35
Total points: 100
A slow season for me, hopefully I'll read more for the Spring challenge!
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20.3 Carol word in title: (Song: Winter Wonderland, matched word: WINTER), >250 pgs.
I read Winter: Five Windows on the Season by Adam Gopnik
20.6 Deployment - Option 1: set on other continent
I live in Europe. I read The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa which is set in Asia and is not a reread
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Points This Post: 40
Tasks Completed: 2
Total This Season
Points: 610
Tasks Completed: 30
GRA Tickets: 16
BB Tickets: 2 x 500+
Books: 43
Pages: 13841