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WINTER CHALLENGE 2014 CT
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** READERBOARD NAME DENISE M **Task 30.9 - You Are An Ironman
Biting Cold by Chloe Neill
This is book #6 in the Chicagoland Vampires series.
This fulfills option #2 - Friendship. See my friend's review here.
and
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
This is book #1 in the Mara Dyer series.
This fulfills option #4 - First-time winners. This is Michelle Hodkin's debut novel.
Both Chloe Neill and Michelle Hodkin are GoodReads authors.
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This Post: 30
Total Points: 30
Books Read: 2
Completed Tasks: 1
GoodReads Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0
Nick KY15.9 Public Enemy I read Mystery Mile by Margery Allingham, with “crime� as GR genre.
30.5 Sandy’s Atlantis Option 1. Read a book about Atlantis. I read The Atlantis Blueprint by Flem-Ath Rand and Colin Wilson.
Option 3. I took the word “Were� from the Donovan song “Atlantis�: “…on board were the Twelve…� -- “Were� is in the title of the book which I read, The Way We Never Were: American Families & the Nostalgia Trap by Stephanie Coontz.
Sandy, this was a great task. I don't think I would have ever picked up a book about Atlantis wihtout it, but I did so and truly enjoyed it.
Points This Post: 45
Total Points So Far: 70
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Berls's Task: Back to High Schooloption 4- Overshadowed Hope by Becca Lee Nyx GRA
Approved for no. of pages in msg 4195
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30.5 - Sandy's task: Atlantis
Option 2) The Scorch Trials by James Dashner (GRA)
Option 3) The Island by Jen Minkman (GRA). the word is ISLAND
Points this post-50
GRA this post -3
Total points- 130
Total GRA- 9
Oma122920.8 - 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).
Edge of Eternity by Ken Follett
This book has main page genre of Historical Fiction (Task 5.2-Clio). The author is listed on ŷ Author Interviews (Task 10.9-Get to Know Your Author). I found the interview with Ken Follett on page 5 and it was conducted on October 10,2010.
Required: Identify the 2 tasks you used and include any required posting information for each.
Claiming Ken Follett as GR author
Clamining Big Book-Edge of Eternity-750+ pages
Total Points- 20/1045
Number of Tasks Completed 1/59
Number of GR authors-(1)
Number of Big Books- 500 pages () 750+pages (1)
Jonquil30.3 - Dlmrose's task: Greek Key
Option 1. lock and/or key on cover
combination lock on door of safe
Hercule Poirot's Christmas 257 pages 12/5
by Agatha Christie
Option 4. repeating pattern of items or design elements on cover
The Penultimate Chance Saloon 222 pages 12/7
by Simon Brett
Points this post: 30
Total points: 150
Books posted: 11
Tasks complete: 8
ŷ authors this post: 0
Total goodreads authors: 6
ColetteGTask 5.2 Clio Historical Fiction
Fortune Hunter by Daisy Goodwin
The Fortune Hunter
5 points for task
1 point ŷ author
ColetteGTask 30.8 Make Your TBR List Say Uncle
Book 1
Option 2 Red all Over
Bone by Bone
Bone By Bone Bone By Bone by Carol O'Connell
Book 2
Option 5 Guilty Pleasures Mystery/Thrillers...
To the Grave
To the Grave (Jefferson Tayte Genealogical Mystery) by Steve Robinson
Steve Robinson ŷ author
30 task pts
1 pt ŷ author
HINA10.8. Our Friends in Tuxedos - Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word "penguin."
The Italian's Defiant Mistress by India Grey.
PENGUIN
Current post:
Points: 10
ŷ Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 90
Total ŷ Authors: 5
Total Big Book Tickets:
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Delicious Dee20.2 - Rookie at the Top - Erika’s Task: Feminism is for Everybody!
Option 3 - Barechested Man
- Jennifer Bernard (GR Author) - cover approved in THT #2Points this Post: 20
Points Total: 80
ŷ Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets:
25.5 Lucky Number TwelveOption A: Size 12 Is Not Fat
Option B: Sophie Kinsella Twenties Girl
Points this post: 25
Total points: 25
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*REPOST-forgot readerboard name*NicoleS
5.10 - Who's Your Muse?
Take your favorite muse out to play by reading a book of your choice.
Greenglass Houseby Kate Milford (ŷ author)
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 15.0
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 10
GR Authors this post: 1
Total GR Authors: 2
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Repost 5.1 of post 155 Read a different book.5.1 - Calliope The Odyssey Poetry is listed third.
Claiming a Big Book ticket
Total Points Earned: 10/1045
Total Pages Read: 843/26466
Total Books Read: 2/81
Good Read Authors:
Big Book Tickets: 500(1), 750(), 1000()
Lacy Susanne10.2 A New Year and a New Number
Read a book with the numbers 2,0,1,5 in the page number
Hiroshima by John Hersey
152 pages
Total points: 25
Books read: 3
Completed Tasks: 3
Pages Read: 681
ŷ Authors: 0
Big Books: 500(0); 750(0); 1000(0)
Pat 10.9 ~ Get to Know the Author.
Read a book written by an author interviewed by ŷ - Author Interviews.
REQUIRED - Page 1 of Author Interviews
The Paying Guestsby Sarah Waters
Totals for Challenge
Points this task : 10
Total Points : 40
Tasks Completed : 3
Books Read This Season : 3
Pages Read This Season : 1217
Good Reads Authors : 1
Coralie5.3 Euterpe
Guitar and recorder on cover
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 8.0
10.9 Get to Know the Author
Author interview on page 4
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
20.6 Deployment
Option 1 Far Abroad
I live in Australia while this book is set in North America. I had not read it before.
The Burgess Boys
20.7 Back to High School
Option 2 Assigned Reading: #16 on page 1
Night
20.10 Group Reads
Candy Cane Murder Post #5
This post 75 points
Total to date 55 points
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I'm so glad, Nick!
5.5 - ThaliaRead a book with the genre Humor
Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
This Post
Points: 5
ŷ Author:1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Winter Totals
Total Points:10
Total Tasks: 2
Total ŷ Authors:1
Total Big Books: 0
Rachel NYC15.9 Public Enemy
Elizabeth Is Missing by Emma Healy
*Emma Healy is a ŷ Author*
Points: 15
Total Points: 15
Total Tasks: 1
ŷ Authors: 1
Total Big Books: 0
15.8 Under My Thumb: Read a book that has a human hand on the cover that shows a thumb.
Blockade Billy by Stephen King (***ŷ Author***)
The pitcher's right hand is fully visible, including his thumb.
Task: 15
Total: 45
GRA: 2
Andy P.Task # 5.1 - Calliope
Read a book with the genre "Poetry" on its main page
by Mary OliverPoetry on mp (236 users)
Points this post: 5
Total points: 5
Andy P.Task # 10.8. Our Friends in Tuxedos
read a book whose author's initials can be found in the word "penguin.
by Greg IlesPENGUINPoints this post: 10
Total points: 15
Andy P.Task #
15.4 Ring in the New
One book option
by Terry HayesBook published: 5/27/14
First in Series: Pilgrim #1 on mp.
Points this post: 15
Total points: 30
20.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Caroling, Caroling �
Read ONE book whose TITLE shares a word with the title of one of my favorite Christmas Songs. The word must be 4 or more letters long.
I chose :
I’ll Be HOME For Christmas
A Land More Kind Than Home
(HOME)
Wiley Cash
Points this task 20
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Total points 35
GRA 1
Read ONE book whose TITLE shares a word with the title of one of my favorite Christmas Songs. The word must be 4 or more letters long.
I chose :
I’ll Be HOME For Christmas
A Land More Kind Than Home
(HOME)
Wiley Cash
Points this task 20
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Total points 35
GRA 1
Jonquil15.5 California Dreamin'
set primarily (at least 50%) in California
from Main Page: setting Carmel-by-the-Sea, California (United States)
Reunion 304 pages 12/7
by Meg Cabot (ŷ Author)
Points this post: 15
Total points: 165
Books posted: 12
Tasks complete: 9
ŷ authors this post: 1
Total goodreads authors: 7
Andy P.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
by Christopher BrookmyreWord Ugly begins with "U"
Points this post: 15
Total points: 45
HINA15.1 Returns and Exchanges -
I read An Accidental Birthright by Maisey Yates and gave it 4 Stars.
Book 1: Heir to a Desert Legacy by Maisey Yates.
A different book by the same author.
Book 2: His Unknown Heir by Chantelle Shaw.
I used the same book as above for Readers Also Enjoyed. Found on 12/1.
**Maisey Yates is goodreads author.**
Current post:
Points: 15
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 105
Total ŷ Authors: 6
Total Big Book Tickets:
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LOULOU Task 15.9 Public Enemy
Read a book with the genre "crime" on its main page.
(Genre noted in message #7 of help thread).
Brighton Rock by Graham Greene
Points this post: 15
Points overall: 15
ŷ authors: 0
Big book tickets (500): 0
Big book tickets (750): 0
Big book tickets (1000): 0
Tasks completed: 1
Books read: 1
NicoleS5.8 � Terpsichore-Read a book that features dancers.
Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerinaby Misty Copeland
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 20
GR Authors this post: 0
Total GR Authors: 3
Big Book Tickets this post:
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SAM ID20.1 - January and Janus
Opt. 2: a book with the Historical Fiction genre which took place in a previous century (20th, in this case)
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
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20.3 - Caroling, Caroling...
Read a book with a title that matches a favorite (listed) Christmas song.
A McKettrick Christmas by Linda Lael Miller
*Song is "I'll Be Home for Christmas"*
Points: 40
Total Points: 40
GR Authors: 0
Big Books: 0
TracyN20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Berls's Task: Back to High School
Option 2: Required Reading in High School list.
Night by Elie Wiesel
#16 on list
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 65
Kait5.3 - Euterpe
A book with an identifiable musical instrument on the cover.
Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin -- Guitar on the cover
Heidi McLaughlin is a GR Author.
5.7 - Polyhymnia
A book with the genre "Religion," "Spirituality," or "Inspirational" on its main page.
This Star Won't Go Out: The Life and Words of Esther Grace Earl by Esther Earl -- Inspirational on main page with 11 users -- Approved in help thread post #14
Points This Post: 10
GR Authors This Post: 1
Big Book Tickets This Post: 0
Total Points: 35
Total GR Authors: 6
Total Big Book Tickets: 2
Kim O15.6 My Way: Read a memoir or autobiography- a non-fiction account of the author's OWN personal life and experiences.
The Call of the Farm
Points this task: 15
Big Books - 500+: 0
Good reads author ticket: 0
Totals:
Big Books: 0
Good Reads authors: 0
Books read: 1
30.1 - Captain America Girl's task: It’s All Greek to Me�I rolled a 2 and a 3
2: Orpheus and Eurydice-Read a book with love, romance, or music as a main page genre
Persuasion by Jane Austen
3: Prometheus-Read a book with fire on the cover.
by Bobby AdairPoints this post: 30
Total Points: 35
Books read: 3
5.6 Causes of Ugly Crying list.
Heartbreaker, found on pg 4, # 334.
15.1
Book 1: Same author as previously rated 4/5 stars.
Used Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster, read Forged by Desire.
Bec McMaster is a GRA, so 1 ticket.
Book 2: Recommended book associated with 4/5 stars.
Used Mrs. Mike, recommended book was A Girl of the Limberlost. IL: UG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 18.0
(It was in the Reader's Also Enjoyed on Dec. 3.)
New points this post: 20
Total w/this post: 220
GRA tickets this post: 1
Total w/this post: 8
Total tasks completed:12
Total books claimed: 17
Post #: 238
20.6-Alicia T's task: DeploymentOption 1: Read a book set on a different continent(s) than the one you are currently residing in.
The Rook by Daniel O'Malley
I live in North American and this book is set in Europe (London, specifically). This is not a reread for me.
20.1 - Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and Janus: The Pretender by Celeste Bradley - option 2 (historical)Points: 70
Teresa Jo20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Jessica PDX's Task: Stop That Slump!
Author's name does not contain SLUMP
Hara's Legacy by Bianca D'Arc
ŷ Author Bianca D'Arc
This Post
Points: 20
ŷ Author: Yes
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 170 / 1045 (16.26%)
Total ŷ Authors: 10
Total Big Books: 1
5.3 - EuterpeMusical Instrument on the Cover
Losing Faith | Jeremy Asher | ♥♥♥♥ | 254 Pages | GR Author
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This Task
Points: 5
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+:
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Totals:
Total: �50/1045 �
Tasks Completed: �6/59�
Books Read: 6
GR Authors: 4
Big Books: 500+:
ANGIE CA5.1 - Calliope
Book: Tilt by Ellen Hopkins
Notes: Poetry genre locked in.
5.7 - Polyhymnia
Book: Rumble by Ellen Hopkins
Notes: Religion genre locked in.
10.4. Let's Go!
Book: Just One Year by Gayle Forman
Notes: Travel genre locked in.
10.8. Our Friends in Tuxedos
Book: Contaminated by Em Garner
Notes: pEnGuin
10.9. Get to Know the Author
Book: Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Notes: Author is on Page 3.
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Berls's Task: Back to High School
Book: Just One Day by Gayle Forman
Notes: 3) Young Adult Fiction 2013 Nominee
20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - Angie CA's task: 5+5, 5+10, and 10+10 equals 20!
Book: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
Notes: Historical Fiction genre (Task 5.2) and was (Task 10.10).
This Post: 80
Points to Date: 80
Delicious Dee5.5 - Thalia
Snow Falling on Bluegrass - Molly Harper (GR Author) - several shelfings as humor with embedded genres; ebook only approved #4204 of the approval thread
Points this Post: 5
Points Total: 85
ŷ Authors: 5
Big Book Tickets:
Pamela326520.1 - Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and Janus
Option 2: The Letter by Sandra Owens (ŷ Author) - Set in the 19th century
25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old
Option 1: His Montana Homecoming by Jenna Mindel (ŷ Author) - Previously read Season of Redemption
Option 4: Her Montana Christmas by Arlene James - #6 in Big Sky Centennial series.
Points this post: 45
Total Points: 55
ŷ Authors this post: 2
Total ŷ Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets this post:
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0
Big Books - 750+: 0
Big Books - 1000+:
babbling c25.6 -- Pamela3265's task: Let It Snow!
It seems like much of the U.S. was inundated with snow during the month of November. This task is inspired by the lyrics from “Let It Snow�.
Option C � “As long as you love me so…�: Read a book with Romance listed as a genre on the book’s main page. Embedded genres, such as Historical Romance or Paranormal Romance, will also work.
Jingle Spells: Naughty or Nice?\She's a Mean One\His First Noelle\Silver Belle- kindle - Jingle Spells: Naughty or Nice?\She's a Mean One\His First Noelle\Silver Belle -paperback 247 pgs by Vicki Lewis Thompson Rhonda Nelson Kira Sinclair Andrea Laurence
Vicki Lewis Thompson is a GRA.
genre: romance and also romance>paranormal romance
Option D � “All the way home I’ll be warm…�: Read a book that has an individual dressed for winter on the cover.
Navy Christmas -kindle - Navy Christmas - paperback - 384 pgs by Geri Krotow
Geri Krotow is a GRA.
man is wearing gloves and scarf, woman is wearing hat and coat.
THIS POST
Points: 25
Completed Tasks: 1
Good Read Authors: 2
Big Books: 0
Total This Season
Points: 40
Completed Tasks: 2
Good Read Authors: 3
Big Books: 0
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Pages read this season: 919
Books read this season: 3
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Personal Best: 660/1180 (summer 14)
30.5 - Sandy's task: AtlantisOption 2) The Scorch Trials by James Dashner (GRA)
Option 3) The Island by Jen Minkman (GRA). the word is ISLAND
Points this post-30
GRA this post -2
Total points- 130
Total GRA- 9
Cait S5.1- Calliope
Read a book with the genre "Poetry" on its main page.
Chasers of the Light: Poems from the Typewriter Series by Tyler Knott Gregson **Tyler Knott Gregson is a ŷ Author**
Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 35
ŷ Authors: 3
Total Tasks Completed: 4
Rijuta 25.5 - Dakimel's task: Lucky Number Twelve
Option A: Twelve Red Herrings Twelve Red Herrings
Option B: Confessions of a Shopaholic Confessions of a Shopaholic Sophie Kinsella
Points for this Post : 25
Total Points : 25
GR Author this post : 0
Total GR Author Points : 0
Big Books Tickers : 0
Cheri30.7 - Hang the Christmas Stockings with Care
(Roll 2 dice, read one book from each option that fits the number)
I rolled a 5 and a 3.
Option 5: Read a book from the Popular Classics Retelling list. My book was on page 1 of that list. I read The Pursuit of Mary Bennet: A Pride & Prejudice Novel by Pamela Mingle.
**Pamela Mingle is a ŷ Author.**
Option 3: Read a book whose author initials can be found in CHOCOLATE. I read Home Cooking: A Writer in the Kitchen by Laurie Colwin. (choCoLate).
Current post:
Points: 30
ŷ Authors: 1
Total Winter 2014:
Points: 45
ŷ Authors: 1
Repost - doh! 20.1 - Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and Janus: The Pretender by Celeste Bradley - option 2 (historical)
Took place during the Napoleonic Wars in the 19th century.
Points: 70
5.4 - Erato: Read a book with the word "love" found intact in the title, subtitle, series title, or author's name.Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish by David Rakoff
5.5 - Thalia: Read a book with the genre "Humor," "Comedy," or "Funny" on its main page.
Alone Forever: The Singles Collection by Liz Prince (***ŷ Author***)
5.6 - Melpomene: Read a book found on the Causes of Ugly Crying list.
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes (***ŷ Author***) (This book is #15 on the list)
10.3. National Days: Read a book set at least 50% in one of those countries, as noted on Winter National Days Country List.
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (Setting is Cuba, which celebrates Liberation Day on 1/1/15)
Tasks: 5+5+5+10=25
Total: 70
GRA Tickets: 4
ESHAY20.10 Group Read
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
Comment 24 in the comments thread.
*Elizabeth Wein is a GR Author*
POINTS: 20
TASKS: 1
GRA: 1
BB: 500() 750() 1000()
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15.5. California Dreamin'
All the leaves are brown/ And the sky is gray/ I’ve been for a walk/ On a winter’s day/ I’d be safe and warm/ If I was in L.A./ California dreamin� on such a winter’s day
Read a book set primarily (at least 50%) in California.The setting should be evident in the title, description, metadata, or on the main book page.
The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line (Veronica Mars #1) by Rob Thomas and Jennifer Graham (set entirely in Neptune, California and the surrounding areas [Berkely, Bakersfield, etc.])
POINTS
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 15
GR Author: 0
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()
Tasks Completed: 1