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5 Point Tasks

5.1 - I Did It!
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Read a book that contains the phrase "confession(s) of" in its title or subtitle. The word "confession" can be singular or plural in the phrase, but no other variations are allowed.

The phrase "confession(s) of" must be used - the word "confession" alone is not enough.

5.2 - Do It Again
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Read a book that would also work for another task in this challenge. The other task cannot be one that is actually or essentially free choice - for instance, you cannot use 15.2B ("eagerly awaiting") or 15.10 (free choice). A list of the tasks that will not work will be kept in post 2 of the help thread.

You cannot claim this book for both tasks, but this book must be one that could have been used for another task. REQUIRED: specify the other task for which the book could have been used in your post and explain how it fits that task.


5.3 - Sail Away
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Read a book set at least partly on a boat trip of some sort - cruise, sailboat, ocean liner, raft............. If this is not clear from the GR description of the book, please explain.

5.4 - In Honor of Your Birthday
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Go to the summer reading challenge completed tasks thread (SRC Summer 2012 Completed Tasks) and to the page number of the date of your birthday - for instance, my birthday is 8/28, so I would go to page 28 of that thread. Read either a book listed on that page or a different book by the author of a book listed there. REQUIRED: Specify the page number and the number of the post in which you found your book/author.

5.5 - By the Sea
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Read a book with a word meaning a body of water in the title - ocean, sea, river, pond, etc. Plural and possessive forms of the words may be used, but no other variations.

5.6 - An Apple a Day
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Read a book with the word apple or a word from an apple variety in the title. Plural and possessive forms of the words can be used, but no other variations.

Here's a list of apple varieties:

REQUIRED: You must specify the apple variety in your post.

5.7 - What's Your Name Again?
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Read a book by an author whose first name is in the top 10 first names for the past century.


You may choose from either the female or the male list, but keep in mind that the name must be one of the top 10 names listed. The name must match exactly - no nicknames, variations in spelling, etc.

5.8 - Festival of Lights
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In India, Diwali is celebrated during fall. Diwali is called the festival of lights. Read a book with any form of fire on the cover. REQUIRED: You must include the cover in your post.

If you'd like to learn more about Diwali, here's a link to the wikipedia entry - .

5.9 - Colder AND Bigger!
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When water freezes, it expands in volume by 9%. Read a book that is ninth in a series, contains the number 9 in its title, or has a nine in the total number of pages.

For the series option, the book must be listed on ŷ������ as 9th in a series.

For the title option, either the numeral 9 or the word Nine will work. You may also use "9th" or "Ninth" as the title word. However, you cannot use other numerals/number words that include nine - for instance, 99 Coffins: A Historical Vampire Tale would NOT work.

For the page number option, this refers to the actual number 9 in the number of pages, not to the sum of the digits in the page number. A book with 259 pages would work, but a book with 333 pages would not. Required: State the number of pages in your post. Readers of alternative formats (ebooks, audiobooks, and large print books) must link to the mass market paperback or other edition used to establish number of pages. See Book Formats and Page Numbers Explained in Rules of the Challenge .

5.10 - What Else Can I Read?
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Looking for something new? Take a look at this booklist at the Carnegie library - , and choose a book from one of the “read-alike�� lists. You may also read the book on which the "read-alike" list is based.
REQUIRED: You do not have to have read the book that the list is based on, but please include in your post the name of that book, as well as the book that you chose.

And while you’re there, take a look around �� there are many, many booklists on that site! While there are plenty of enticing booklists, only the "Read-Alike" lists can be used for this task.

10 point tasks

10.1 -- Show You Care, Be Aware
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Read a book with the color pink anywhere on the cover. Required: You must include the cover when you post.

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10.2 -- Trick or Treat!
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Read a book in which a major character's occupation/state-of-being could be developed into a Halloween costume. Required: State the Halloween costume in your post.

10.3 -- Moniker Challenge
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Read a book written by an author whose first, middle, or last name starts with the letter I, Q, U, V, X, Y, or Z.

10.4 -- Water Signs
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Read a book by an author who was born under a Water sign. For the purposes of this task, we will use the following dates: Cancer (June 20-July 22), Scorpio (October 23-November 21), or Pisces (February 18 - March 20). Required: Provide the author's birthdate when posting.

If ŷ������ does not list the author's birthdate, you must provide a link to that information for verification in order to get credit for this task.

These lists may help: ,

10.5 -- Time Warp
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"Books, I found, had the power to make time stand still, retreat or fly into the future." ~ Jim Bishop
Read a book that involves time travel. The genre Time Travel must show up on the book's main page (usually in the form: Science Fiction > Time Travel). Examples: Blackout, 11/22/63, Outlander

10.6 -- The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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Speaking of the "Time Warp" (am I dating myself?), the motion picture version of The Rocky Horror Picture Show was released on September 26, 1975. Since then, the film has become one of the most financially successful midnight movies of all time and has a large international cult following. In homage to The Rocky Horror Picture Show, read a book from the Popular Cult Classics Books list. Required: State which page of the list your book can be found on when you post.

10.7 -- School Supplies
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Kids (and teachers) head back to school in the fall. Read a book with an object you need for school (book(s), backpack, computer, pencil, etc.) on the cover. Required: You must include the cover and state which object you need for school when you post.

10.8 -- Fall TV
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Many TV shows start their new seasons during the fall. Read a book with a word in the title or subtitle that is the same as a word in the title of one of your favorite television shows (past or present). For example, one of my favorite shows is Doctor Who, so I could read Doctor Zhivago or The Girl Who Played With Fire. Articles (a, an, the) and conjunctions (but, and, or) may not be used. Required: State the name of your favorite show when you post. The word in the title must match the word in the title of the show exactly. No variations.

10.9 -- 9...10...11
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September, October, and November are the 9th, 10th and 11th months of the year. Read a book in which the numbers in the page count, when added together, total 9, 10 or 11. For example, a book with 253 pages would equal 10 (2+5+3 = 10). General rules for determining page count of ebooks, audiobooks, and large print books apply (see rules #5 and #7). Required: State the number of pages in your post. Readers of alternative formats (ebooks, audiobooks, and large print books) must link to the mass market paperback or other edition used to establish number of pages.

10.10 -- Back to School
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"The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones."~ Joseph Joubert
Read a book that was first published in the decade that you graduated (or will graduate) from high school (or equivalent secondary education). For example, I graduated from high school in the 1980s so I would read a book that was first published between 1980 and 1989. Required: State the decade that includes your high school graduation when you post.

15 point tasks

15.1- See the Sea?

Read one book from A AND one book from B
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A. Read a book set in a country that is land-locked. There are 48 entirely enclosed by land, or whose only coastlines lie on closed seas. ex. The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Botswana), Baking Cakes in Kigali (Rwanda), The Kite Runner (Afghanistan)

B. Read a book set in a country bordered by a sea or ocean. Any country other than the 48 referenced in A would work- USA, Australia, Mexico, etc.
Required: Please identify the countries when you post

15.2 - On Pins and Needles
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November 27 is Pins and Needles Day
Read one book from A AND one book from B

A. Read a book with the genre "Suspense" on its main book page.

B. Read a book that you have been eagerly awaiting: a new release, a library waiting list hold, the next book in a newly discovered series, a book you haven't had time to read, etc.

15.3 Bookends
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Choose TWO options and read ONE book for each OR read ONE book that satisfies TWO options. For the two book option you MAY choose the same option twice.

Option 1: Read a book where the title starts and ends with same letter. Subtitles may be used or ignored. ex. Soulless (S-S), Stiff: the Curious Lives of Human Cadavers (S-S), The Soloist: A Lost Dream, an Unlikely Friendship, and the Redemptive Power of Music (T-T)

Option 2: Read a book by an author whose complete ŷ������ name starts and ends with same letter ex. Neil Gaiman (N-N), Robert Alexander (R-R) , Suzanne Collins (S-S)

One book option examples: The Sorceress and the Cygnet (T-T) by Patricia A. McKillip (P-P), Damaged (D-D) by Alex Kava (A-A)

Required: Please indicate which options you chose when you post

15.4 Bond, James Bond
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October 5th is the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film series and the 23rd film Skyfall will premiere October-November worldwide.

Choose TWO options and read ONE book for each OR read ONE book that satisfies TWO options. For the two book option you MAY choose the same option twice.

Option 1. The Spy Who Loved Me: Read a book with the genre "Spy Thriller" on its main book page

Option 2. Code Name 007: Read a book with seven, seventh, 7, or 7th in the title or subtitle or a book identified on ŷ������ as the 7th book in a series

Option 3. The Best Bond?: Read a book by an author named James or Bond or by an author who shares a name with a film actor who has played James Bond: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, David Niven (Casino Royale 1967), Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig ex. Sean Chercover, Christopher Moore, Craig Johnson, Michelle Dalton, Jessica Day George

One book option examples: 7th Heaven by James Patterson (2 & 3) , Portrait of a Spy by Daniel Silva (1 & 3)
Required: Please identify which options you chose when you post

15.5- A Drop in the Bucket
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Read one book from a series that has at least 10 published books excluding omnibus editions, boxsets, and novellas/short stories in multiple author anthologies. The book must be identified as part of a series on ŷ������.

15.6 - Chasin' Those Clouds Away
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Since clouds are made of water vapor, read a book with clouds on the cover-

Required: Please include the cover when you post

15.7 - Show Your Stripes
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September is Save the Tiger month
Read a book with "tiger" in the title or subtitle (plurals, possessives, compound words OK) OR a tiger on the cover, OR set in a country where tigers can be found: Bangladesh, Bhutan. Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia, Thailand, Vietnam OR where they were once found: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Republic of Georgia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
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Required: Please include the cover or identify the country when you post

15.8 - 'Cause This Is Thriller
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Michael Jackson's album "Thriller" was released November 30, 1982. Read a book with a word from one of the album's in the book title or subtitle. "The", "in", "is", and "it" are excluded. Startin' and Somethin' may be used with or without the ending "g". Plurals, possessives and variations (thrill, natural, younger, etc) are OK.
Required: Please identify the song title when you post

15.9 - Starry, Starry Night
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is the 2nd week in October
Read a book with “star�� in the title/subtitle. Plurals, possessives, variations and compound words all work, OR
Read a book with stars on the cover ie. a pentagram or star symbol; a night sky with visible stars; space scene with stars; constellations, etc. A single star is OK. Although the Sun is a star, day scenes with the sun will not work for this task.

The Devil's Star, The Dog Stars

Required: Please include the cover when you post

15.10- Fancy Free
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September 27 is Fun and Fancy Free Day- Read a book of your choice

20.1 - Most Improved - Katy's task: Still Clinging to Summer Vacation
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Whenever I go on a trip, I end up coming home loaded down with new books because I always experience something that I wish I knew more about.

For this task, read a nonfiction book on a subject you were inspired to learn more about on a vacation or trip you’ve taken.

The trip could be recent or long ago, and it could be a day trip or a long vacation. For example, a few summers ago I went on a short trip to Amish country in Pennsylvania. I could read The Riddle of Amish Culture. This past summer I went to the Grand Canyon so I might want to read Ranger Confidential: Living, Working, and Dying in the National Parks (because I was inspired to learn more about being a park ranger by visiting a park). I took a day trip to the beach, and got into a debate with friends about when lobsters are “in season�� -- I could read The Secret Life of Lobsters: How Fishermen and Scientists Are Unraveling the Mysteries of Our Favorite Crustacean.

REQUIRED: State the vacation or trip you took and its connection to the book you read.


20.2 - Rookie On Top - Barbara��'s task: Calling All Animal Lovers
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I've always been an animal lover and have had pets as far back as I can remember. Dogs when I lived with my parents and cats (and fish, to entertain the cats) since moving out. I can't imagine life without my critters. Unfortunately pets don't live as long as we do and I've lost my share over the years. September 9th is National Pet Memorial Day so while you're thinking about your lost pet, choose one of the following options and read one book to bring a smile back to your face.

Required: Please state the option you chose and any other required elements when you post.

Option 1: Dogs and cats are such loving and beautiful animals. Read a book with a cat or dog on the cover. Required: Include the cover when you post.

Option 2: Didn't you ever wish that your pet could talk? Read a book where an anthropomorphic cat or dog is the main character. For example, where a cat or dog talks or generally acts human, like in Into the Wild, Dog on It, or The Art of Racing in the Rain. Required: Explain the connection if it isn't clear in the GR description.

Option 3: To a good number of people, pets are vitally important to our happiness. Read a book where the main character has a pet (cat or dog only) that is integral to the story. Required: Explain the connection if it isn't clear in the GR description.


20.3 - Best Review - Paul's task: Homage to Comic Books
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Thanks to everyone who voted for best review ! Since the book that I reviewed was a graphic novel (the adult version of a "comic book"), I thought I would use that as the theme for this task.

Read one book from one of the two options below.

OPTION 1:

Read a non-fiction book about comic books or the comic book industry.

OPTION 2:

For this option you will need to . Read a book that matches the die roll, as indicated below.

REQUIRED: Indicate the number you rolled when you post. For options 1 and 6, be sure to include the additional required elements as well.

1. Youth [homage to Archie Comics]. Read a book where the protagonist (the main character) is in high-school or younger. Maximum age is 18 years old, but if they are still attending high school the age does not matter. For the purposes of this task all Harry Potter novels are valid.
REQUIRED: Specify the name of the protagonist and his/her age or indicate that they are still in high school.

2. Romance [homage to Romance comics, such as "Young Romance"]. Read a book with the genre "Romance" listed on its ŷ������ home page.

3. Science Fiction / Fantasy [homage to EC Comics and their many SF titles]. Read a book with the genre "Science Fiction" or "Fantasy" listed on its ŷ������ home page.

4. Humor [homage to the Dell Line of comics, such as "Little Lulu"]. Read a book with the genre "Humor" listed on its ŷ������ home page.

5. Mystery [homage to "Marvel Comics" (later Marvel Mystery Comics), the first title published by Timely Comics in the Golden Age]. Read a book with the genre "Mystery" listed on its ŷ������ main page.

6. Classic [homage to the Classics Illustrated line of comic books]. Read a book that was first published before you were born. REQUIRED: Either specify your birth year or some general statement to indicate that you were born after the publication date of the book (ex.: "I was born in the 60s" or "I was born after 1967," etc).


20.4 - Author! Author! - Sarah the Librarian's task: Family Celebrations
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Fall is a busy time of year for my family - we have celebrations in each of the three fall months. So, in honor of my family, choose one of the following options:

1: My brother - My older brother's birthday comes first, in September. Though he is no longer with us, we still celebrate his birthday in our own special ways. He was a unique character with very special interests, including Bob Marley (the legendary reggae musician) and art (he was a phenomenal artist). To celebrate my brother's birthday, read a book featuring a main character who is either a musician (composers will work, too) or a visual artist (a painter, sculptor, photographer, etc.) - fiction or non-fiction will do.

2: My mother - Next up, in October, is my mom's birthday. My love of reading comes from her - I remember her reading a lot when I was young. For a long time, her favorite authors were Stephen King and Dean Koontz. So, celebrate with my mom by reading a book by one of these two authors - any book will do (as long as it meets general SRC requirements). Books written by Stephen as Richard Bachmann will work, too.

3: My parents - Shortly after Mom's birthday, we celebrate my parents' anniversary. This year will be their 28th. Read any book with "Romance" listed on its main genre page.

4: My father - Last but not least, we celebrate my dad's birthday right before Thanksgiving (or sometimes on Thanksgiving) at the end of November. He's a huge sports fanatic, knowing all the obscure trivia for seemingly every sport ever played. We also had a tradition of going to see the latest animated movie in theaters together on Thanksgiving day. Honor my dad by reading a non-fiction book about sports (any sport, but his favorite is baseball) OR a book with "Fairy Tales" - usually "Fantasy>Fairy Tales" - on its main genre page (since so many of those animated movies are based on fairy tales).

REQUIRED: State which option you chose when posting.


20.5 - Bigger is Better - Marscha's task: Love to Dance
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I love ballet and I'm always looking forward to september, because that's when all the dance classes at my local dance school start again after a long summer break. So this task is ballet themed.

Choose ONE of the following options and read one book that fits the task:

Option 1: Read a book in which the main character is a dancer or a dance teacher. Example: Tapped Out

Option 2: Read a book with one of the following words in the title: ballet, dance, dancer. Plurals and possessives are fine, but no other variations allowed. Example: Dance Upon The Air

Option 3: Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in BALLET. All the author's initials have to be in the word ballet. Examples: Lora Leigh, Ann Brashares

Option 4: Read a book with a ballerina on the cover OR read a book with ballet shoes on the cover.
Example: ,

Required: State which option you chose, and if it isn't obvious explain why the book fits the task. If you chose a cover option please include the cover in your post.

20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Carly's task: The Doctor is Calling....
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Doctor Who is my favorite television show. To say that I'm obsessed with it is an understatement. The Doctor is a time-traveling alien who travels through time and space saving the world from all sorts of catastrophic bad guys and events. Next year, the show celebrates its 50th anniversary. In the show's 50-year history, the Doctor has met some amazing people and visited some pretty cool places. Your task is to choose one option from my list of favorite episodes. Trailers for each episode are provided if you click on the title of each episode in case anyone is interested.

Required: State which option you chose and include any other required information when you post.

Option 1: - The Doctor meets Agatha Christie at a garden party and we learn about what "really" happened when Christie went missing for ten days.

For this option, you can read any Agatha Christie novel, any book about Agatha Christie, or any book with "mystery" listed as a genre on its main page. Examples: Murder on the Orient Express, Duchess of Death: The Unauthorized Biography of Agatha Christie, The Hound of the Baskervilles

Option 2: - The Doctor ends up in London during the blitz in World War II and he tries to help a little boy find his mommy. Sounds great until you realize that the little boy has a gas mask grafted onto his face and all he can say is "Are you my mummy?" Its terribly creepy.

For this option, you can read any book, fiction or non-fiction about World War II or any book that was originally published in the 1940s. Examples: The Book Thief, The Diary of a Young Girl, Jeeves in the Morning

Option 3: - The Doctor visits an abandoned 51st-century library. Turns out the whole planet is a library. That's my kind of planet. The Doctor meets Professor River Song, who knows everything about him and he knows nothing about her. River Song becomes one of my all time favorite characters. And by the way, the shadows in the library eat people.

For this option, read a book with the word "river" in the title or a book that takes place on a river. Or you can read a book about books. Plurals and possessives work as will books that contain the words "River Song" or "Riversong," but no other variations are allowed. Examples: The Bridge Over the River Kwai, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Shadow of the Wind
Lists that may help out: Rivers and Books About Books As always, be wary about the lists. Not all of the books fit the task.

Option 4: - Without spoiling too much of the plot for those who haven't seen the episode and may want to, the episode is about the Doctor's "love affair" with his TARDIS. The TARDIS is his time machine/spaceship and its one of the only constants of this ever-changing show. It is a beautifully written episode by the wonderful Neil Gaiman and it makes me cry.

For this option, you can either read a book by Neil Gaiman, read a book with the word "wife" in the title, or read a book with "romance" as a genre on its main page. "Wife's" and "wives" in the title will also work, but no other variations are allowed. Examples: The Graveyard Book, American Wife, P.S. I Love You

Option 5: - "Blink" is my favorite episode of any television show ever. It is also one of the scariest episodes that Doctor Who has ever done. There are statues and when you turn away or even blink they get closer and closer to you. If they touch you, you get taken out of your time period and get put somewhere in the past. It doesn't sound like much, but ask any Doctor Who fan what their favorite episodes are and this will probably be in their top five.

For this option you can either re-read your favorite book of all time or read a book that has "horror" listed as a genre on its main page. Required: State that the book is a re-read if choosing that option.


20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Sam's task: The Show Must Go On
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London has had a lot of focus in recent months with the Queen celebrating her Diamond Jubilee and hosting the 2012 Olympics. All of which has made me very proud to be a Londoner, however, one thing that seemed to be affected by the Olympics, despite London being full of tourists were the amount of people going to see West End shows. I live just 30 minutes from the hustle and bustle of the West End and I love being able to jump on the tube to go and see a musical.

So in order to celebrate London’s West End & the many fantastic musicals I am asking you to pick one of my top 5 musicals and read one book that fits that option.

Required: Please state which musical you chose when you post.

1. Wicked - I have seen this show at least 3 times now and love the twist it puts on The Wizard of Oz story. The musical is based on the book Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire which has been shelved mainly as fantasy. For this option select a book that has been shelved as Fantasy on its main page.

2. The Lion King - This has always been a favourite of mine, from the songs to the costumes to the staging it gives me goosebumps every time. One line everyone must know from this musical be it from the show or the film is ‘Hakuna Matata means no worries��. For this option read a book with a word in the title or sub-title of at least 3 letters, that can be anagrammed from the words HAKUNA MATATA and/or NO WORRIES. Ex: All I Want Is Everything - anagrammed word = "want" - W from worries, AN from hakuna, T from matata
Required: Please state the anagrammed word when you post.

3.Legally Blonde - I only went to see this musical as my eldest daughter was desperate to see it so I took her rather reluctantly during opening week. OMG! It was full of fun, laughter and all things pink. I really wasn’t expecting to enjoy it, let alone it become one of my favourite musicals. The main character, Elle Woods is a blonde sorority queen who goes to Stanford Law to win back her boyfriend so in Elle’s honour read a book that is either shelved as a chick-lit or as a legal thriller on its main page. These links may help you: Chick Lit and Legal Thrillers

4. We Will Rock You - I only went to see this after my daughter was chosen to play the female lead of Scaramouche in her school production. I was blown away by the whole concept of the show and how the music of Queen was used throughout. I was equally blown away by my daughter’s performance so for this option I am going to focus on my favourite songs performed by Scaramouche in the show. Please read a book where the title or sub-title features one or more words from one of the following song titles: I Want To Break Free, Somebody To Love and Who Wants To Live Forever. The words I & To cannot be used for this option.
Required: Please state which song you chose when you post

5. Miss Saigon - Unfortunately this show closed in London back in 1999 but I was lucky enough to see it a second time in its last few weeks. Such an emotional show! Lea Salonga played the female lead, Kim in the original London cast and she was born and grew up in the Philippines. As the show is set in Vietnam and Salonga is from the Philippines please read a book that is set in one the following countries: Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore or Vietnam.
Required: Please state which country your book is set in if it isn’t obvious from the books ŷ������ main page.

20.8 �� It's My Birthday �� Sara ��'s task: Mormons Among Us!
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I know religion and politics are taboo subjects, but with a Mormon running for President of the United States in November, Mormons and the Mormon Church are being spotlighted in the media more than ever before! Books bring us all together, though, so...

For this task, read one fiction or nonfiction book written (or co-written) by a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka the LDS Church or the Mormon Church), or published by the Church itself. You may be surprised by who's a Mormon! I know I was, and I thought I was in the know! ;)

Fiction author ideas: Orson Scott Card, Ally Condie, James Dashner, Richard Paul Evans, Christine Feehan, Becca Fitzpatrick, Shannon Hale, Tracy Hickman, Colleen Houck, Stephenie Meyer, Brandon Mull, Brenda Novak, Janette Rallison, Brandon Sanderson, Obert Skye

Nonfiction author ideas: Glenn Beck, Stephen R. Covey, Sheri L. Dew, Gordon B. Hinckley, Mitt Romney, or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Some links that might help (to be used as a guide only):
Books shelved "lds-authors"
Books shelved "lds-non-fiction"
(There's an award just for Mormon authors! Who knew?)


Required: If the author's ŷ������ profile does not indicate that he/she is Mormon, provide a link to an author biography, interview, or other reliable source for verification when you post.


20.9 - Lucky Me - Emily Bookshelf's task: Fall Months
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Read ONE book from the below options.

Option A:
The fall months are September, October, and November. Read a book by an author that has a first or last name that starts with either S, O, or N. Middle names do not count. Required: Specify the author in your post

Examples:
1984 by George Orwell
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer

Option B:
The numbers that correspond to these fall months are 9, 10, and 11. Read a book originally published in '09, '10, or '11 of any century. Note: GoodReads has a 'datepub' field in its shelf settings that can help with this search. Required: Specify the date published in your post

Examples:
The Tempest - 1610
Sense and Sensibility - 1811
Cutting for Stone - 2009

Required: Specify the option that you chose when you post


20.10 -- Group Reads
Read one of the Group Reads selections, and make at least one post in the discussion thread for the book.

For the category "Space Opera": Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

For the category "Favorite Book Ever": A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

For the category "Culinary Fiction": Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

25.1 - Mrs. Soule's task: Food Network Challenge
My family and I spent so much time watching the Food Network, I’m amazed I actually finished the summer reading challenge! For this challenge you will read two books. You may choose any two options, but you can't do the same option twice. In other words, any mix of task options will work, as long as you don't use the exact same option twice...so no using 4A twice, but 4A & 5A is fine.

1. Cupcake Wars (my five-year-old’s favorite �� he likes to play with the cupcake pans & spatula while this show is on):
A. Read a book with a cupcake on the cover.
B. Read an anthology of short stories or novellas. These can be by multiple authors or a collection by the same author. Collections of both fiction and non-fiction pieces are fine.

2. Chopped (this show makes me so tense but once I start watching, I have to see how it ends!):
A. Read a book with a knife on the cover. (Any cutting blade, including swords will work!)
B. Read a book nominated for any season of the SRC group reads that did not win. The easiest way to find the old SRC group reads nominations is to go to Polls and scroll down to see which books were voted on in the past. Required: Please state which season and category your book is from when you post.

3. The Next Food Network Star (I’m a total Justin fan!):
A. Read a book with a star (5-point star OR celebrity, but not stars in the sky) on the cover. Required: If using the celebrity option, please identify the celebrity when you post.
B. Read the next big thing by choosing a book from the following list: Most Popular Books Published In 2012 Required: In your post include what number the book was on the list when you chose it.

4. Restaurant: Impossible (my husband’s favorite, any Wednesday night activities have to be scheduled around this show)
A. Read a book with an obviously-muscled man on the cover.
B. Read a self-help book. The genre Self Help must appear on the book's main ŷ������ page.

5. Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives (I swear I gain weight just watching this show):
A. Read a book with bad cover art but with a rating of 3.5 or higher. A "bad cover" is pretty subjective. As long as your book cover isn't on any "prettiest book cover" lists and you could argue its case for ugliness, it should be fine.
B. Read a book about travel, a road trip, or where the main character goes on a long journey (does not have to be by car).

6. The Aarti Party (I know there are so many celebrity chef shows on Food Network, but Aarti’s my fave!)
A. Read a book with a person smiling on the cover.
B. Read a book set in Asia or by an author born in Asia. For the purposes of this task, we'll use the following list of countries: Required: If the setting is not mentioned in the the book's GR summary, please explain how your book fits the task. If the author's birth place is not stated in their GRs bio, you must include a link to an outside website that provides that information.

Required: State which options you chose when you post. For all cover options, please include the cover in your post.


25.2 - Immersednbooks's task: Sharing the Love
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Most of the time you can read the books you enjoy and love and still complete the tasks in SRC. However, there is always the one or two tasks that make you read something you normally wouldn't. Well that happened to me in a previous season of SRC. I picked up On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta and fell in love with her books. She has now become my current favorite author. So this task is inspired by Melina Marchetta... Please pick TWO categories and read one book from each.

A. On the Jellicoe Road won the Printz Award in 2009. Please head to this list: and read a Printz Award Winner or Honor book. Required: Please state the year that the book won or was honored.

B. Melina Marchetta is an Australian born writer and most of her books are set in Australia. So read a book where the author is from Australia or the book is set in Australia. Required: Please explain if not obvious on book/author GR page.

C. Inspired by the titles of Melina Marchetta's books, read a book with the word: Road, Saving, Rock, Son, Exile, Looking, Piper, or Gully in the title or subtitle. Possessives and plurals will work, but no other variations.

D. I loved On the Jellicoe Road so much I have read it a couple times and I convinced my sister to read it. She too fell in love. Re-read a book you liked so much you convinced someone else to read it. Or read a book someone has convinced you is worth reading. Optional: Who did you convince to read it and did they love it as much as you? Was it as good as you remembered the second time? Or who recommended the book to you? Do you agree?

E. Read a book with the genre Realistic Fiction listed on the books main page. This page might help: Realistic Fiction, but remember the genre must be listed on the book's main page.

F. Read a book where a word in the title or subtitle is depicted on the cover. The picture must be of a tangible object, not a person, color or place. Required: Include the cover wehn you post and point out the title word pictured. Examples: On the Jellicoe Road has a picture of a road on the cover . Other examples are: Lemon: , Tiger: , Butterflies: , Wolves: .

REQUIRED: State which categories you chose when you post.

25.3 - Ashley FL's task: Naming the Storm
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I raced Tropical Storm Isaac to finish the Summer SRC before we potentially lost power. Floridians live with one eye on the weather map during storm season! Please read two books:

Book A: Here in Florida, we are on a first name basis with our tropical storms. So please read a book for which the author, as listed on ŷ������, has a first, middle or last name from one of the Atlantic Cyclone Names lists. There are six current lists: OR you may use a name that has been retired: The names must match exactly: no spelling variations allowed.
Required: List the name you used and which list you found it on when you post.

Book B: Read a book which has all the letters from the word STORM in the title. You may use the subtitle, but may not use the series name. The letters may be in any order. Please indicate the letters in your post.

25.4 - JennRenee's task: Fall into T.V.
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The beginning of fall is a bittersweet time for me, I love television! I watch shows almost as much as I read. With Fall coming, I am saying goodbye to some of my Summer shows, saying welcome back to my favorite Fall shows and getting introduced to some brand new shows.

So for this task and choose 2 different options from the number rolled.

Required: State what number you rolled and the options you chose when posting.

See You Next Time

1. So You Think You Can Dance - My favorite reality television show, dancers, choreographers, and judges. Filled with talent, entertainment, and quite a few laughs.

A. Read a book that features a dancer or a musical. Books that have been turned into musicals, a nonfiction book about the background of a musical, or a novel in which the characters are putting on a musical will all work. Required: If you choose a book that's been turned into a musical, name the musical. Otherwise, if the connection is not clear in the book's ŷ������ description, explain how your book fits the task.
B. Read a book with the word "dance" or the name of one of these dances in the title or subtitle: Ballet, Ballroom, Break, Contemporary, Disco, Foxtrot, Hip Hop, Jazz, Jitterbug, Jive, Latin, Lindy, Quickstep, Salsa, Stomp, Swing, Tango, Tap, Waltz. The compound words and double words may be split up. Compound words will also be accepted, the word "dance" or the name of one of the dances just needs to be intact.
C. Read a book written by an author with the same initials of a past winner. The initials may be forward or backward. Past winners include: Nick Lazzarini (so you can use NL or LN), Benji Schwimmer, Sabra Johnson, Joshua Allen, Jeanine Mason, Russell Ferguson, Lauren Froderman, and Melanie Moore. You may also use the initials of the final 6 from season 9: Cole Horibe, Cyrus Spencer, Eliana Girard, Witney Carson, Dareian Kujawa, or Tiffany Maher.
D. Read a book with Feet on the cover.. any feet barefoot, socked, as long as feet are showing. Required: Include the cover in your post.

2. Falling Skies - The chaotic aftermath of an alien attack has left most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, the few survivors have banded together outside major cities to begin the difficult task of fighting back.

A. Read a book with the genre "Science Fiction" on its ŷ������ main book page
B. Read a book written by an author whose initials can be found in any order in the word ALIEN. If the author is listed by more than two names or has initials included in their name on ŷ������, all of their initials must be found in the word ALIEN.
C. Read a book with one of the following words in the title or subtitle: Falling, Skies, or Alien. Plural (aliens) or singular (sky) are ok, but no other variations are allowed.
D. Read a book that was first published in the last six months (so March 2012 to present).


Welcome Back��.

3. Once Upon A Time - Everyone in Storybrooke, Maine is a fairytale character under a curse, and Emma - as the long lost daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming - is the one who can save them all. The story unfolds; interweaving scenes of the drama in the sleepy New England town and the inhabitants' past lives in the world of fairy tales. The timeless battle of good vs evil is ready to begin again. The show first aired in 2011 and seems to be hot in the new trend for modern fairytales.

A. Read a fairytale retelling. This page might help: Fairy Tale Retellings Required: If the connection is not clear in the book's ŷ������ description, explain how your book fits the task.
B. Read a book with one of the following words in the title or subtitle: Apple, Snow, White, Witch, Evil, Step, Mother, Prince, Charming. Singular and plural will work, but no other variations allowed.
C. Keep up with the hot new trends by reading a book on the Most Read Books this Year list.
D. Read a book that takes place in one of these New England States: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Required: If the setting is not clear in the book's ŷ������ description, explain how your book fits the task.

4. Vampire Diaries -The vampire brothers Damon and Stefan Salvatore, eternal adolescents, having been leading ‘normal�� lives, hiding their bloodthirsty condition, for centuries, moving on before their non-aging is noticed. They are back in the Virginia town where they became vampires. Stefan is noble, denying himself blood to avoid killing, and tries to control his evil brother Damon. Stefan falls in love with schoolgirl Elena, whose best friend is a witch, like her grandma. The show is filled with vampires, witches, werewolves, and more. First aired in 2009 and is based off of L.J. Smith’s series The Vampire Diaries.

A. Read a book with the genre "Paranormal Romance" on its ŷ������ main page
B. Read a book in Diary or Journal form.
C. Read a book with a bat, wolf, or cat on the cover. Required: Include the cover in your post.
D. Read a book that has since been turned into a television series or a book that is based on a television series. Examples: Darkly Dreaming Dexter, Dead Until Dark (True Blood), Déjà Dead (Bones), Doctor Who: The Stone Rose. (If it is a series of books, you may read any book in the series. It does not have to be the first book.) Required: Provide a link for verification of the television series when you post.


Nice to Meet You��

5. Arrow - Oliver McQueen reconnects with those closest to him, he secretly creates the persona of Arrow - a vigilante to right the wrongs of his family, fight the ills of society, and restore Starling City to its former glory. By day, Oliver plays the role of a wealthy, carefree and careless philanderer he used to be - flanked by his devoted chauffeur/bodyguard, John Diggle - while carefully concealing the secret identity he turns to under cover of darkness.

A. Read a book with the genre "Fantasy" on its ŷ������ main page.
B. Read a book with a any type of bow or arrow on the cover. This could be gift bow, the bow of a bow and arrow, a bow tie, a violin bow, an arrow for a bow and arrow, a street sign arrow, or a graphic arrow. Examples: (bow on back of dress) (bow tie), (bow and arrow bow), (arrow on letter A), (arrow on one-way sign), Required: Include the cover in your post and point out which object is the bow or arrow.
C. Read a graphic novel about any superhero.
D. Read a book that has a mainly green cover. Required: Include the cover in your post.

6. Elementary - A modern take on the cases of Sherlock Holmes, with the detective now living in New York City.

A. Read a book with the genre "Mystery" on its ŷ������ main page.
B. Read a book set in London (the original setting of Sherlock Holmes) or a book set in New York City (the modern setting). Required: If the setting is not clear in the book's ŷ������ description, explain how your book fits the task.
C. Since Sherlock is a private eye, read a book where only one eye can be seen on cover. Examples: Required: Include the cover in your post.
D. Read a modern retelling of a classic. These lists might help: , Required: If the connection is not clear in the book's ŷ������ description, explain how your book fits the task.

25.5 -- Stacie MI’s Task: Water, Water Everywhere!
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Water can be found in nature in all of the three common states, or phases, of matter. For this task you will read 2 books. Choose 2 different phases below and read a book for each.
Required: Please include the options you chose when you post.

1. Gas: Water in its gaseous form can be found as mist, fog, and clouds.
A. Read a book where the word “MIST�� is found intact somewhere in the book’s title, subtitle, or series title OR
B. Because fog is commonly referred to as Pea Soup, read a book with a predominately green cover. Keep in mind that at least 50% of the cover should be green OR
C. Read a book with clouds or fog visible on the cover. The following list may give you some ideas: Clouds
Required: If using one of the cover options, include the cover in your post.

2. Liquid: I think it’s quite obvious where water can be found it its liquid form!
A. Read a book with water visible on the cover: an ocean or lake, a glass of water or a water bottle, dew on a blade of grass, a tear on someone’s cheek, etc.
Required: Include the cover in your post. OR
B. Water covers 70.9% of the Earth’s surface. Read a book with two of the following numbers in the pages numbers: 7, 0, and 9.
Required: State the number of pages in your post. Readers of alternative formats (ebooks, audio books, and large print editions) must link to the mass market paperback or other edition used to establish number of pages. OR
C. Water’s chemical symbol is H2O. Read a book with at least 2 H’s and 1 O (more is OK) found somewhere in the book’s title, subtitle, and/or author’s name.

3. Solid: Water in it’s solid form can be found in ice, glaciers, and snow.
A. Read a book where the word “ICE�� is found intact somewhere in the book’s title, subtitle, or series title OR
B. Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in the words “iceberg�� and/or “glacier�� OR
C. Read a book with snow on the cover. Required: Include the cover in your post.


25.6 - Chaitra's task: Reading for the Video Game Junkie!
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Mid fall, on 16th October, my dear husband - the video game junkie - turns 30! It's been a tradition for me ever since we've been together, to buy him video games for his birthday and then complain year-round when he plays them to the exclusion of all else. :D So, in honor of the husband's big three-oh, my task is to read through some of his favorite video games.

For this task, pick two books from two different options. You may read the novelizations of any of the mentioned games, provided you choose them from different options.

Required: Please state the options you choose. If the option involves a cover, please post the cover. If the choices are not obvious from the GoodReads description, please state the connection.

1. Halo 3 & Mass Effect 3: Read a non-fiction book about space -or- a fiction book which features aliens -or- read any book in a series (identified as such on ŷ������) with at least three published books at the start of the fall challenge (the published books must exclude short stories/novellas published in anthologies).

2. Bioshock: Read a book with a protagonist who survives a natural or man-made disaster (a vehicle crash, earthquake, tsunami, forest fire, plane crash, hurricane, nuclear explosion, flood, etc.) -or- a book with the genre "Horror" on the main page -or- a book with a plane or a lighthouse on the cover.

3. Forza 4: Read a book with a car on the cover -or- a book with a main character that has something to do with cars (driver/mechanic/maker/salesman) -or- a book where a competition is a main plot point (it need not be a sporting contest. Quizzes/beauty contests will work).

4. Prince of Persia: Read a book set in one of the Middle Eastern countries (here's a ) -or- a book that features a demon from Islamic legends (djinn, afrit, marid etc.) -or- a book with the genre "Adventure" on the main page.

5. Portal: Read a book with the genre "Mystery" or "Humor" on the main page -or- a book with a door or a dessert on the cover -or- a book with an escape or a rescue as a main plot point (Escape/rescue should be from a physical place of imprisonment. Escape from a wedding for example wouldn't be acceptable unless the bride/groom was kept imprisoned beforehand).

6. Dishonored: Read a book set or published in the 19th century (1800-1899) -or- a book with a royal character -or- a book with the genre "Steampunk" on the main page.

Hope you enjoy this task as much as I did creating it! Happy reading!


25.7 - Kate S's task: Fun Fall Activities
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I have a fun fall planned! Join me by reading one book from two of my activities listed below.

The National Bookfest: I have attended the last three of these and have found I enjoy the experience much more when I have recently read work by the authors.
Read a book written by an (Please be aware of SRC rules regarding children's books, page requirements, and early reader restrictions)

Fantasy Football: It may not be as physical as the real thing, but it is a lot of fun. Read a book with "fantasy" genre on the main page.

The World Series: Each one is different, read book #1 from a new to you series. The book must be identified as (Series title, #1) on ŷ������.

My Wedding Anniversary: I am celebrating my 11th wedding anniversary, the traditional gift for which is steel or pearls and morning glories are the flower. Read a book with one of the following words in the title or subtitle: "steel", "morning", "glory", "pearl" or "eleven". All variations are fine (as creative gifts are always accepted and appreciated).

Election Day: Those horrible commecials will finally be over! Read a biography, autobiography, or memoir of an elected official (of any country) or a non-fiction book about the democratic process.

Black Friday: Splurge and buy yourself a new book before "the season of giving" begins. This does not need to be a book published in 2012, however, it should be one you've purchased since September 1st and one you have not read before.

Required: State which options you chose when you post.


25.8 -- Mstan's task: The Long, the Short, and the Diacritical
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Read two books for this task. You can choose A+B, B+C or A+C, but not the same option twice.

*ŷ������ will be used to determine which category the author's name belongs to, so if his/her full name is entered on ŷ������ even if he/she is commonly known by his/her initials, (B) wouldn't work. Please ensure that the ŷ������ page for the book you read and link to in your post contains the necessary features of the author's name.

A - Read a book by an author who has a LAST name which is at least 10 letters long -- e.g. Fyodor Dostoyevsky (11). All 10+ letters must come together with no other characters or spaces in between (so hyphenated names and names like Van Lustbader would not work)

B - Read a book by an author who uses at least one initial in his/her name, e.g. M.T. Anderson, S.J. Bolton or Matthew F. Jones.

C - Read a book by an author whose name contains a , e.g. Junot Díaz, Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Åke Edwardson, Maj Sjöwall, Zoë Ferraris

Required: State which options you chose when you post.

30 point tasks

30.1 - Ms. Anderson's task: How Do I Say This...?
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We all know how important communication is--without it, we wouldn't have anything to read! to determine which methods of communication you're going to explore. If you roll doubles, you will do the same option twice. Remember, the 100-page rule applies to everything!

Roll 1: Talk to Me, People!
The spoken word is arguably the most obvious method of communication. Read a play. Examples: Hamlet, Waiting for Godot

Roll 2: A Picture's Worth
Early writing came in the form of cave drawings and pictographs. Read a graphic novel, an illustrated book, or a book with photographs. The 500+ page rule regarding picture books and newspaper comic strips applies. Make sure to say where the pictures are if it isn't obvious! Examples: Every Thing on It, Batman: Hush, Vol. 1, To Hell and Back

Roll 3: To Whom It May Concern
For many, many years, writing letters was the only way to keep in touch with people who lived far away. Read a book, fiction or nonfiction, that is a collection of letters. Diaries will NOT work. Examples: Ella Minnow Pea, As Always, Julia: The Letters of Julia Child and Avis DeVoto

Roll 4: Mr. Watson, Come Here
During the 19th century, some interesting methods of long-distance communication were invented, including one we all know and love: the telephone. Read a book by an author whose initials are found in any order in B-E-L-L and/or P-H-O-N-E. Examples: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray, Sisterland by Linda Newbery. If the author uses a middle name or initial, all of their initials must be found in B-E-L-L and/or P-H-O-N-E.

Roll 5: [email protected]
We're all here communicating with each other online about something we all love: books! Because tech is awesome, read an ebook or a book that includes emails, blog/Facebook posts, or instant messages in the text. Remember--all ebooks with no print equivalent must be cleared in the proper thread! Examples: ttyl, Ophelia Joined the Group Maidens Who Don't Float: Classic Lit Signs on to Facebook, My Life Undecided
Required: Please include the link to the ebook if using that option or explain how e-communication was used in your book if it is not explained in the GR book description.

Roll 6: Roll 6: Lost in Translation
If there's a lot of ways to communicate, there are more languages in which to do so! Read a book originally written in a language other than your native tongue. If you're multi-lingual, read a book written originally in a language you don't know. Examples: The Count of Monte Cristo (French), The Center of the World (German), Death Note, Vol. 1: Boredom (Japanese)
Required: State the language in which the book was originally written and what language(s) you speak.

30.2 -- Sheila/Kathy G's task: ŷ������ - Good Friends
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The two of us met here on the SRC and even though we will probably never meet in person we have become good friends. We have discovered that we have A LOT of things in common. One thing that we don't have in common, however, is our favorite book genres. Sheila likes mysteries while Kathy prefers fantasies. We have decided we would like to share our love of these genres by having you read a book from each of our 150 books to-be-read-soon lists.

For this task you will read 2 books:

Book 1: Choose a book from Sheila's 150 mystery books to-be-read-soon shelf

Book 2: Choose a book from Kathy's 150 fantasy books to-be-read-soon shelf

We hope you enjoy our task.

30.3 -- Donna Jo's Task: Back by Popular Demand
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Find two authors who are related by blood or marriage and read a book by each author. This is not a jointly-written book. The books should have a single author--no co-authors, whether related or not. If the relationship between the authors is marriage, the marriage need not be permanent nor does the book have to have been written during the marriage. (In other words, the book(s) could have been written before, during, or after said marriage.) This list might help:

Required: You must state the relationship between the authors in your completed task post. For example, Anne and Charlotte Bronte were sisters. Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath were married.

30.4 -- DLMRose's task: They Must Know Something
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ŷ������ just celebrated 10 million members and Otis announced the top 5 most popular groups on ŷ������. Check out what makes these groups so popular by visiting the "read" bookshelves of these 5 groups and reading a book from 2 different groups�� shelves.

1. Boxall’s 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die

2. The Next Best Book Club

3. ¡ POETRY !

4. The Sword and Laser

5. Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy

Required: Please state the two groups that you chose when you post.

30.5 -- Butterflycager's task: Fall Shelf-Cleaning
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I don’t know about you, but I’ve got way too many books on my shelves at home. I’m not even sure how they all got there �� perhaps the book gnomes have been leaving them, or perhaps I’ve been shopping in my sleep. Anyway, I’m hoping to cross a whole bunch of them off my list during this challenge, and it occurred to me that I could start with my own task. So here’s what I did: I grabbed a random stack off my TBR shelf and chose task options to fit them.

For this task, please choose two of the options below and read one book for each. When posting, please state which options you selected. And please also note: your books don’t have be the same as mine, although you are certainly free to read one or two off my list.

1. Resistance by Anita Shreve �� Read a book with Historical Fiction on its main genre page.

2. London by Edward Rutherfurd �� Read a book with the name of a real-life place where people live in the title or subtitle. This could be a country, state, province, city, town, autonomous region, crown dependency, etc.

3. Dingley Falls by Michael Malone �� Read a book whose author’s first and last names begin with the same letter. Authors with middle names, initials, or hyphenated names won't work for this one. Two initials only, same letter.

4. The Magic Circle by Katherine Neville �� Read a book that has Adventure listed on its main genre page.

5. Sixpence House: Lost In A Town of Books by Paul Collins �� Read a book with Books About Books on its main genre page (can be fiction or non-fiction).

6. Three Junes by Julia Glass �� Read a book with a number in the title or subtitle (not series title). The number may be written out or in numerical form. Cardinal numbers only, no ordinals (so 3 will work, but 3rd won't).

7. Elfland by Freda Warrington �� read a Big Book (over 500 pages). General rules for determining page count of ebooks, audiobooks, and large print books apply (see rules #5 and #7). Readers of alternative formats (ebooks, audiobooks, and large print books) must link to the mass market paperback or other edition used to establish number of pages.

30.6 -- Keltie Lee's task: Reading through Disneyworld
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This September I am going to Disneyworld for the first time. In honor of my trip I am going to let everybody read their way through the Magic Kingdom.
Pick two different lands and read a book from the corresponding genre for each option.

Option 1: Fantasyland
This one is pretty obvious, read a book that has fantasy listed as a genre on its home page.

Option 2: Adventureland
Again fairly obvious, read a book that has adventure listed as a genre on its home page.

Option 3: Frontierland
When I think about the frontier, I think about old westerns. So for this option read a book that has the word "historical" listed in one of its genres on its home page. Ex: historical fiction, historical romance, etc.

Option 4: Tommorowland
For this option, read a book that has science fiction, a genre that represents peoples�� different ideas for the future, listed as a genre on its home page.

Option 5: Liberty Square
Liberty Square is most known for the Haunted Mansion, so for this option read a book that has gothic or horror listed as a genre on its home page.

Option 6: Main Street
For this option, you get a freebie of sorts. Read book that is considered fiction, because that is the main genre people read. For this one, fiction does not need to appear as one of the genres listed on the book's home page, but the genre non fiction CANNOT be listed as a genre.

Option 7: Toontown Fair
Even though this land is recently closed, I would still like to remember it. Toontown is the most youthful land in the Magic Kingdom, so read a book that has Young Adult listed as a genre on its home page.

Required: State which options you chose when you post.

30.7 -- Sassafrass's task: Title Train
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For this task, you are going to read two books. The last word in the title (no subtitles or series titles) of the first book must match the first word of in the title of the second book. Plurals and possessives are ok but no other variations count. You can either count articles (a/an/the) or not, however it works better for you.

For example: You could read Cutting for Stone and Stone of Tears

or

You could read Mothers and Other Liars and The Liars' Club (ignoring article, plural/possessive)

30.8 -- Laurie ME's task: Fall Holidays
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Chose from two (2) different options and read one book for each of your choices. Books can be either fiction or nonfiction.

1. Mayflower Day (September 16): Read book about the Mayflower or another ship (such as the Susan Constant, Godspeed, or Discovery) during the same time period (the 1600s) that helped transport the New World settlers from the ‘Old�� world to the ‘New��; or, read a book about someone immigrating from a country that is separated by an ocean from the country they are relocating to (so the Carribean to America, Europe to Australia, or India to America would work but Canada to the US or Europe to Asia would not). Examples: Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War, Life of Pi, Netherland, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Interpreter of Maladies

2. Miniature Golf Day (September 21): Read a book about golf (miniature or otherwise). Golf can be the major focus of the book or can be in the background. Ex: Welcome to Last Chance and other books in this series include a mini-golf course is a part of the story. These lists might help, too: Great Golf Books, Best Golf Novels

3. Wear Something Gaudy Day (October 17): Read a book with a brightly colored cover. There should be at least 3 bright, brilliant colors on the cover and bright colors should make up a majority of the cover.
Ex:

4. TV Talk Show Host Day (October 23): Read a book written by or about a talk show host. Main characters that are fictional talk show hosts work, too.

5. Look for Circles Day (November 2): Read a book with a circular object (not letters or numbers) on the cover. The whole circle doesn't have to be depicted, but enough so that the circle can be seen. Required: Include the cover and state the circular object when you post.

6. King Tut Day (November 4): Read a book about a King, an Egyptian, or a mummy; or a book set in Egypt; or a book about an Egyptologist, archeologist, or anthropologist. Ex: Crocodile on the Sandbank, The Mummy, Submerged: Adventures of America's Most Elite Underwater Archeology Team, Henry VIII: The King and His Court

Required: Please state the options you chose when you post. If using cover options, you must include the cover in your post. If your choices isn’t obvious, please explain the connection.

30.9 -- Sandy's task: Fall Happenings
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When I think about fall, “back to school�� always comes to mind. Every four years, the fall also makes me think of politics, since election year politics are constant.

For this task, you will read 2 books:

Book 1: In honor of Back to School, read a book from this list:

Your book can come from any of the categories on the list. Normal page rules apply, but you can read 2 books to reach the necessary 100 pages.

Book 2: To prepare for the elections, read a book from one of the following lists. REQUIRED: In your post, specify the list on which you found the book you chose.
Best Books to Become an Informed Voter
Washington Post’s Best Political Nonfiction 2010
American Politics
Political Thrillers

30.10 - Delicious Dee/Fran's task: A Rocky Horror Halloween
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Halloween is a nostalgic time for me. When I was 16 I went with a group of friends to see 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' at Midnight. Some of us dressed up, some of us didn't, but it was a lot of fun and it's when my husband and I first decided to start dating. We have been married for 21 years and 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' holds a special place in our hearts, and Halloween is a favorite holiday in our house.

This task is in honor of that movie. You will read 2 books for this task. You may choose an A and a B from the same option (3A and 3B, for example), an A and B from different options (2A and 3B, for example), or two As or two Bs from different options (2A and 3A, or 2B and 3B, for example). You may not choose the same A or B twice (so you may not choose to do 2A twice).

1. The movie gained notoriety as a midnight movie in 1977 when audiences began participating with the film in theaters.

A. Read a book with the word 'midnight' or 'movie' in the title/subtitle/series name or

B. Read a book first published in 1977

2. The film is a parody of B-movie Sci-Fi and Horror films of the late 1940's - early 1970's.

A. Read a book with 'Science Fiction' listed as a genre on its home page or

B. Read a book with 'Horror' listed as a genre on its home page

3. Still in limited release nearly 37 years after its premiere, it has the longest- running theatrical release in film history.

A. Read a book that is the 3rd or 7th in a series. The book must be listed as 3rd or 7th on its home page. Or

B. Read a book with a title/subtitle containing one of the following words- 'long', 'release', 'history' or 'premiere'. (plural/possesives allowed, but no other variations)

4. Audience participation includes dancing the 'Time Warp' along with the film, and throwing toast, water, toilet paper, hot dogs and rice at the appropriate points in the movie.

A. Choose a book set in a time period that you would like to visit if you got caught in a Time Warp. The Time Warp can take you into the future or 50+ years into the past or

B. Read a book with one of the following items on the cover- toast, water, toilet paper, hot dogs or rice. Or a cover featuring a dancer or dancers. (please post cover when claiming this option)

5. The story opens with a newly engaged couple's car breaking down in an isolated area and they must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

A. Read a book by an author with the name 'Frank' included in their name. (i.e. Frank McCourt, Tom Franklin, Jacquelyn Frank) or

B. Read a Romance novel ('romance' must be listed as a genre on its home page)

Required: Please state the options you selected when you post.


30.11 - Peebee’s Task: Summer Smashes Not Fall Forgotten
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Each summer has those smash hit songs that you hear everywhere you turn, especially if you’re at the beach or pool, and the summer of 2012 is no exception. Here’s a way to keep remembering six of summer 2012’s most popular hits and singers long after you return home from your vacation.

Pick two (2) options from the following list: one “singer�� and one “song.�� The two options can be from the same or different songs.

Required: Please state the options you selected when you post. If using cover options, please include the book’s cover in your post. If your choices aren’t obvious, please explain the connection.

#1: P!nk: Blow Me (One Last Kiss) ()

A. Singer: Select a book with a title in which a symbol has been substituted for a letter or a word or one that includes a punctuation mark (colons (:) and commas (,) are excluded).
Examples:
Required: Include the cover when you post.
B. Song: Select a book where people are kissing on the cover or where a romantic relationship breaking up is a significant part of the plot and included in the summary. If using the kissing option, there must be lip to lip contact or very close and it should be clear that the kiss is meant in a romantic way; no parent/child or platonic kisses to the cheek or forehead.


#2: Rihanna: Where Have You Been ()

A. Singer: Select a book featuring an author or primary character (fiction or non-fiction) known by only one name. (Examples: Madonna, Cher, Prince, Single-Name Authors)
B. Song: Where Have You Been? Select a book that is set in a location you’ve previously visited outside your home country. If you do not currently live in your home country, you may use a location in your current country of residence, as long as it is a place that you have visited, and not lived (temporarily or permanently). Required: Please state your home country and, if not contained in the book’s description, the location of the book’s setting that you’ve previously visited. Optional: Tell us how the book’s description of the location compares to your experience.


#3: Carly Rae Jepsen: Call Me Maybe ()

A. Singer: Select a book whose author uses three full names (no initials or hyphenated names) or is a Canadian author (by birth or residence). (Carly Rae Jepsen is Canadian.) Required: If the author's Canadian connection is not referenced in their ŷ������ bio, please provide a link for verification.
B. Song: Select a book with a phone on the cover (cell phone, public pay phone, telephone box, etc.) or one with the words "phone", "telephone", "call", or "maybe" in the title. Plurals and possessives will work, but no other variations. Examples:
Required: If using the cover option, include the cover in your post.


#4: Flo Rida: Whistle ()

A. Singer: Select a book set in Florida for a significant portion of the book or written by a Florida author (by birth or residence). Required: If the Florida setting or the author's Florida connection is not referenced in the ŷ������ book description/author's bio, please provide a source or explanation.
B. Song: Select a book with a bird or someone blowing a whistle on the cover.


#5: Pitbull: Back In Time (featured in Men In Black III) ()

A. Singer: Armando Cristian Pérez, better known by his stage name Pitbull, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and record producer. Select a book written by an author who is also an actor or who has had something he or she has written turned into a movie. (It does not have to be the book you choose for this task.) Required: Please include a ŷ������ link to the author and identify at least one of the author's acting or movie credits when you post. Include an offsite reference such as if the acting or movie credit is not included in the author's ŷ������ biography.
B. Song: Select a book with an author named Smith (Will Smith) or Jones (Tommy Lee Jones).


#6: Gotye: Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) ()

A. Singer: Gotye is Belgian-Australian, while Kimbra is from New Zealand. Read a book set in Belgium, Australia or New Zealand for a significant portion of the book or written by an author from one of these three countries (by birth or residence). Required: If the setting or the author's connection to these countries is not referenced in the ŷ������ book description/author's bio, please provide a source or explanation.
B. Song: Select a book with the word "somebody" in the title. Plurals and possessives work, but no other variations.

30.12 -- Coralie's task: A Tour of Melbourne, Australia
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When I was in Europe last year an American fellow-tourist asked me why so much was heard about Sydney and so little about Melbourne. So, to redress the balance, let’s take a tour of Melbourne. The is a free bus which stops at 13 locations in and around the city.

Read one book each from 2 different stops. Preferred: Because the bus is free, try to read only books you didn’t pay for for this one (books you borrowed, got as a gift, or were free downloads, for example).

Required: Please state the two stops that you chose when you post.

Stop 1: Arts Precinct
Read a play. Standard SRC 100+ pages rule applies, but you may read more than one play to meet page requirements.

Stop 2: Federation Square
The tourist information centre is here so get some information by reading a non-fiction book.

Stop 3: Sports Precinct
This is the stop for the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) where they play cricket and Australian Rules football, AAMI Park where they play soccer, rugby league and rugby union and Melbourne Park where they play tennis and netball.
Read a book about one of these sports or which features someone who plays one of these sports (fiction or non-fiction).
Required: If the ŷ������ summary of the book does not include a mention of the sport, please explain the connection.

Stop 4: Chinatown Precinct
Read a book set in China or in Chinatown of any city.

Stop 5: Melbourne museum and Carlton Gardens
Dig up a fossil by reading a book that has been on your TBR list for too long.

Stop 6: Lygon Street Precinct
Lygon Street is famous for its Italian restaurants. Read a book written by an author who was born in Italy.
Required: If the author's birth place is not mentioned in their ŷ������ profile, please provide a link for verification purposes.

Stop 7: University of Melbourne
Read a book set in an educational institution (school, college, etc).

Stop 8: Queen Victoria Market
The Queen Victoria Market was established in 1878. Read a book that was first published before 1880.

Stop 9: Waterfront City Docklands
Read a book with ‘water��, ‘front��, ‘city��, ‘dock�� or ‘land�� in the title or subtitle. Variations are fine as long as the word is present in its entirety.

Stop 10: Etihad Stadium & Victoria Harbour, Docklands
People come to the harbour to look at the boats. Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover.
Required: Include the cover when you post.

Stop 11: William Street
William Street is part of the ‘Hoddle grid�� of streets in central Melbourne. These streets are Spencer, King, William, Queen, Elizabeth, Swanston, Russell, Exhibition, Spring, Flinders, Collins, Bourke, Lonsdale and La Trobe. Read a book with one of these street names in the author’s name. Variations are allowed as long as the entire street name can be found intact in the author's name. Ex: Kingson, Williams, etc.

Stop 12: Southbank and Yarra River
This stop is on Queen’s bridge. Read a book with a bridge on the cover or the word ‘bridge�� in the title, subtitle, series name or author’s name. I will accept variations but all of BRIDGE must be included.
Required: If choosing the cover option, include the cover when you post.

Stop 13: The Shrine and Royal Botanic Gardens
Visit the Shrine of Remembrance by reading a book that has ‘war�� listed as a genre on its main ŷ������ page.

50.1 - ♥Robin��'s Task: Family Ties
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This year has flown by and the holidays are quickly approaching. Many of us spend the holidays with our families and we reflect back on the things we are thankful for. Since moving away from my family a couple of years ago, I have become more appreciative of them now that we don't get to spend every holiday together. So, in honor of my family.....

Read 1 book from 3 different family members.

Required: Please state the three family members and the option for that member when you post. If using cover options, please include the book’s cover in your post.

If choosing the author option: Author's middle name/initial may be omitted.

All standard SRC book guidelines apply.

1.My Mom
Mom loves to read and tend to her flower beds. Her favorite books are about the Amish.

Option A: Read a book with 'Historical Fiction' or 'Romance' listed as a genre on its GR home page.

Option B: Read a book (fiction or non) about the Amish.

Option C: Read a book with flowers on the cover.

2.My Step-Dad
He is a very talented,professional musician and has played/performed with some very well known artists. Besides playing music,two of his favorite pastimes are sports and doing crossword puzzles.

Option A: Read a book that has a musical instrument,sheet music or musical notes on the cover.

Option B: Read a book about sports or athletes (fiction or non). Required: Please explain if not obvious on book's GR home page

Option C: Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in any order in CROSSWORDPUZZLE.

3. Robin - Yes, I'm including myself ��
I love to read. Since joining GR I have started reading books in all different genres such as YA and Paranormal. I spend lots of time on GR participating in the groups and challenges.

Option A: Read a book with 'Young Adult' or 'Paranormal' listed as a genre on its GR home page.

Option B: Read a book that has a bird on its cover OR a book with the name of a common bird species in its title (example: robin, hawk, owl, wren, sparrow, bluejay cardinal, mockingbird, blackbird, pigeon, dove, bluebird, etc). Plurals and possessives of a bird name will be accepted, but no other variations.The generic "bird", "bird's" or "birds" as a stand-alone word WILL NOT be accepted

Option C: Read a book by an author whose first name is Robin. There are various spellings of my name. I will ONLY accept: Robin or Robyn

4.My Oldest Son aka Big J
Big J was born on Pearl Harbor Day. He is an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan and his favorite book genre is fantasy.

Option A: Read a book that has a predominately red cover.

Option B: Read a book set during or about WW II (1939-1945) OR set in Hawaii. Fiction or Non-fiction books will work. Required: Please explain if not obvious on book's GR home page

Option C: Read a book with 'Fantasy' listed as a genre on its GR home page.

5.My Youngest Son aka Lil J or Roo
Lil J was born on Friday the 13th. He has recently become addicted to reading and watching (on Netflix) The Walking Dead, Book One series. His other favorite pastime is playing basketball.

Option A: Read a book that is part of a series. Required: The book must be identified as being part of a series on GRs (i.e., Series Name, book #)

Option B: Read a book with 'Horror' or 'Zombies' listed on its GR home page.

Option C: Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in any order in BASKETBALL.

6.Saturn and Murphy-My Furry Kids
Although furry and of the canine species, they are a big part of my family. Saturn (female) is a black and white pitbull/great dane mix. Murphy(male) is a fawn(golden yellow) and white pitbull/mastiff mix. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and both of my fur babies were rescued from shelters.

Option A: Read a book (fiction or non) about a dog(s). Required: Dogs (Animals>Dogs) must be listed as a genre on book's GR home page

Option B: Read a book that has a predominately black, yellow, or black AND yellow cover.

Option C: Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in any order in ADOPTASHELTERDOG.