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WINTER CHALLENGE 2014 CT
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Haylie#30.8 Make Your TBR List Say Uncle
Choose two different books, at least 250 pages each.
I chose option 2, "RED ALL OVER" for Book 1
I chose option 6 for my second book, "AS YOU WISH"
Scarlet
This book is the second in a series and continues the story of how the world is being overtaken by Queen Levana, a Lunar Queen who wants to marry the former Prince, now Emperor, of the Commonwealth.
Points this post: 30
Total Points: 30
Total books read: 2
5.7- PolyhymniaHeart of the Story: The Family of Jesus by Karen Kingsbury
This Post
Points: 5
ŷ Author: No
Big Books: No
Winter Totals
Total Points: 25
Total Tasks: 4
Total ŷ Authors: 1
Total Big Books: 0
Readerboard Name: ♥Robin �20.1-Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and Janus
Option 1 book cover showing a gate, door or doorway:An Inquiry Into Love and Death
GRA:Simone St. James
20.6-Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 3 Genre Romance & This book is NOT a re-read:Beyond Tomorrow
GRA:Fern Michaels
30.4 - Annapoorni's task: Neptune's Neighbourhood
Option B author's name includes the word "water" or a term for a body of water intact within their name/LAKE:Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake
Option C body of water large enough to swim in on the cover:Secrets of the Lost Summer
GRA:Carla Neggers
GRA:Kendare Blake
Points Earned This Post: 70
Points Achieved to Date:70/1045
ŷ Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets:
500+ (0)
750+ (0)
1000+ (0)
20.4 - The College Years (Option 1) Read a book which is set at least 50% in a country that is part of European Union.
The United Kingdom can NOT be used for this task.
Born in Fireby Nora Roberts
set in Kilmihil, County Clare, Ireland
Points this task : 20
Total Points : 60
Tasks Completed : 4
Books Read This Season : 4
Pages Read This Season : 1633
Good Reads Authors : 1
CHANDNI20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Berls's Task: Back to High School
Option 2 - Pick a book from the Required Reading in High School list. REQUIRED: Include the page and position where the book can be found on the list when you post.
I read Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.
This book is #135 on Page 2 of the list.
The edition I read has 528 pages - **Claiming one Big Book ticket**
[POINTS]
This Post: 20
Total Points: 20
Books Read: 1
Completed Tasks: 1
ŷ Authors: 0
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
trishhartuk25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old
Just to celebrate the New and the Old. Pick 2 options and read 1 book from each. This is a TWO book task. Option 2: Read a book by a new-to-you author. REQUIRED: State that the author is new to you.
The Lies of Locke Lamora, Scott Lynch
I’d been meaning to read something by Scott Lynch since I saw him at Worldcon: this is the first book of his I’ve read.
Read the kindle version. MMPB reference edition: The Lies of Locke Lamora
ŷ Author: Yes - Scott Lynch is a ŷ Author
Big Book: Yes - 531pg
Option 4: Read a book in a series that you have already started. This book must be identified as #2 or higher in a series on ŷ.
Clouds Of Witness (Lord Peter Wimsey #2), Dorothy L Sayers
ŷ Author: No
Big Book: No
Total Points this Challenge: 25
Books Read: 2
Tasks Completed: 2
Total Points: 40
Total ŷ Authors: 1
Total Big books: 500+ (1). 750+ (0). 1,000 + (0)
Sheila5.4 - Erato
The Lovers by John Connolly20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 1: Far Abroad �
Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton(I live in North America and the book is set in Europe)
Total Points = 105
5.4 - Erato"Love" in the author's name: First Impressions: A Novel of Old Books, Unexpected Love, and Jane Austen by Charlie Lovett
Points this post: 5
Total points: 10
Mai25.4 - Bluemoon's task: EGYPTIAN DEITIES
B.THE SUN GOD RA: Book with the image of a bird on a cover
Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach
C. THE GOD OSIRIS: First book in a series that's new to me
Old Man's War by John Scalzi * ŷ author *
Points this post: 25
Total Points: 35
Tasks Completed: 3
Books Read: 4
GR Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()
Gea15.9 Public Enemy
Read a book with the genre "crime" on its main book page.
One Ride by Chelsea Camaron (ŷ Author) Crime -> 4 users
POINTS
Points This Post: 15
Points Total: 35
GR Author: 3
Big Books: 500() 750() 1000()
Tasks Completed: 3
Elizabeth B5.5 - Thalia
Lead (genre humor, funny)
10.3. National Days
set in New Zealand Rock Addiction
15.5 California Dreamin'
set in California A Dangerous Thing
Points: 30
Total: 30
Laura E5.4 Erato (love in the title)
Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke
Points this post: 5
Totals
Points: 15
GRA: 1
Big books: 0
Task #10.1. A Random Trip Back in TimeLaid Bare by Lauren Dane
Random number #6 - book first published in 2009
Points this Post: 10
Totals:
Total Points: 10
Total Tasks Completed: 1/59
Total Books Read: 1
Catherine TTask 15.8 - Under My Thumb
read a book with a thumb visible on the cover
The Pusher by Ed McBain
Becky P25.1 -- Angel **Book Junkie**'s task: New and Old
Option 3- Outlander by Diana Gabaldon This author is new to me.
***This is a BB*2 at 850 pgs***
Option 4- Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
***This is a BB*2 at 947 pgs***
***Diana Gabaldon is a GRA***
Points this post-25
Total Points-25
Total GRA-2
Total BB-4 *500+(), 750+(2), 1000+()*
HINA30.8 -- Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: Make Your TBR List Say Uncle -
Option 2 - Red All Over:
The Duke Diaries by Sophia Nash.Book Cover is at least 75% Red.
Option 3 - Double Rainbow: Divide & Conquer by Abigail Roux.
Romance > M M Romance' & 'Glbt > Gay on main page.
**Sophia Nash is goodreads author.**
**Abigail Roux is goodreads author.**
Current post:
Points: 30
ŷ Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 135
Total ŷ Authors: 8
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
10.8 Our friends in Tuxedo'sThe Sandman, Vol. 4: Season of Mists
Neil Gaiman N and G innitials in peNGuin
points this task: 10
Total points: 0
Jonquil My lump of coal ending up being a jewel :) Thanks Catherine T30.7 -- Catherine T's task: Hang the Christmas Stockings with Care
Rolled 2 and 1
Book 1 Satsuma bright orange cover
The Chocolate Puppy Puzzle 240 pages 12/9
by JoAnna Carl
Book 2. Lump of coal a non-fiction science book. Genre: Science
Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School 301 pages 12/2
by John Medina (ŷ Author)
Points this post: 30
Total points: 195
Books posted: 14
Tasks complete: 10
ŷ authors this post: 1
Total goodreads authors: 8
JeniferTask 20.1 January and Janus
option 2: historical fiction
The Passion of the Purple Plumeria by Lauren Willig
Set in early 19th century
Task 20.2 Feminism is for Everybody
option 2: #51 on the list
Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
Post Total = 40
Grand Total = 40
Bookwrm526Task #20.9 - Stop that Slump!
Read a book whose author's name does not contain any of the letters in SLUMP.
The Martian by Andy Weir *GOODREADS AUTHOR*
Points this post: 20
Total points: 20
ŷ Author Tickets: 1
TASK #15.6 My WayThe Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer
**Amanda Palmer is a GOODREADS AUTHOR**
*THIS POST*
Points: 15
Big Books: 0
GRA: 1
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Total Points: 15
Tasks: 1
Total GRA: 1
Total Big Books: 500+:(0) 750+:(0) 1000+:(0)
Victoria C25.5 -- Dakimel's task: Lucky Number Twelve
I chose Option A and Option D.
A - 12th book in a series, Cross.
James Patterson is a ŷ author.
D - my Chinese Zodiac sign is the horse and I chose Seabiscuit: An American Legend
with a horse on the cover.[POINTS]
This Post: 25
Total Points: 30/1045
Books Read: 3
Completed Tasks: 2/60
ŷ Authors: 2
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
HINA10.7. You Can Do It! - Read a book with the main page genres fitness, health, or diet/diets.
Food Rules: An Eater's Manual by Michael Pollan.
Health ~283 Users on main page genre.
**Michael Pollan is goodreads author.**
Current post:
Points: 10
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total:
Total Points: 145
Total ŷ Authors: 9
Total Big Book Tickets:
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
TracyN20.6 - Seasoned Reader - Alicia T's task: Deployment - Pick ONE option and read a book that fits its criteria.
Option 1: Far Abroad - Read a book set on a different continent(s) than the one you are currently residing in.
The Reader
This book is not a reread for me. I live in North America, this book is set in Europe (Germany).
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 85
15.6 My Way
Read a memoir or autobiography- a non-fiction account of the author's OWN personal life and experiences
Girls of Tender Age: A Memoir
by
Mary-Ann Tirone Smith
Points 15
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Total points to date : 50
Read a memoir or autobiography- a non-fiction account of the author's OWN personal life and experiences
Girls of Tender Age: A Memoir
by
Mary-Ann Tirone Smith
Points 15
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Total points to date : 50
Nick KY5.4 Erato I read Love in Motion: Erotic Relationships in Film by Reidar Due, the word “Love� in the title.
15.1 Returns and Exchanges Book 1: I read Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis by Jimmy Carter. Previously I had read his book of poetry Always a Reckoning and Other Poems and given it 5 stars.
Book 2: I read Three Tall Women by Edward Albee, which is on the “Readers Also Enjoyed� list from my previous 5 star read (9 Dec 2014), Buried Child by Sam Shepard.
Points This Post: 20
Total Points So Far: 90
Elizabeth PTask 15.6 - My Way
Book that is an autobiography or memoir
The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance by Elna Baker
Points this Post: 15
Total Points: 15
Total Tasks: 1
ŷ Authors: 0
Big Books: 0
Total Books: 1
Sarindre10.1 A Random Trip Back in Time
REQUIRED - Rolled a 7
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
This Post
Points this Post: 10
Tasks Completed: 1
GRA Tickets: 0
BB Ticket: 0
Total this Season
Points: 30 / 1045
Tasks Completed: 3/60
Pages: 942
Books: 3
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
5.7 - PolyhymniaInspirational Genre on Main Page
Approved Message 14 of Help Desk Thread
Against the Tide | Elizabeth Camden | ♥♥� | 362 Pages | GR Author
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This Task
Points: 5
GR Authors: 1
Big Books: 500+:
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Totals:
Total: �55/1045 �
Tasks Completed: �7/59�
Books Read: 7
GR Authors: 5
Big Books: 500+:
M1NKS5.1 - Calliope: Read a book with the genre "Poetry" on its main page.
Henry IV, part 1
(prior approval from mods that the two Henry IV plays are separate)
POINTS
Points This Post: 5
Points Total: 65
GR Author: 1
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 5
GLADGIRL30.9 - Delicious Dee's task: You Are an Ironman
For this task you will read TWO books from DIFFERENT OPTIONS.
Both books you pick must be indentified in GR as being part of a series and be a number in the series that contains either a 1, 4, or 6 (i.e. 1, 6, 14).
Option 3 - Read a book that you have been highly anticipating.
Annihilation (Southern Reach Trilogy, #1)
By Jeff VanderMeer
Jeff VanderMeer is a ŷ Author
Option 5 - Read a book where the letters S, A, L, T can be found in the title/subtitle.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Hercule Poirot Series #1)
By Agatha Christie
POINTS
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 35
Books Read: 3
Completed Tasks: 2
Pages Read: 195, 218
Total Pages Read: 816
ŷ Authors: 2
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
30.7 -- Catherine T's task: Hang the Christmas Stockings with CareI rolled a 1 and a 4.
Option 1:
by Gwen Florio 12/09/2014The cover is all orange.
The above is the audiobook version I listened to, and here is the link to the print version:
Gwen Florio is a ŷ Author.
Option 4:
by Austin Kleon 12/09/2014This book was #1 on my TBR shelf and I have wanted to read it for a very long time!
Austin Kleon is a ŷ Author.
Current post:
Points: 30
ŷ Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0
Totals:
Total Points: 50
Total ŷ Authors: 4
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Tasks Done: 3
Total Books Read: 4
babbling c20.8 - 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).
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking -kindle - Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - paperback - 352 pgs by Susan Cain
Susan Cain is a GRA.
10.5. Older and Wiser: I've always considered myself an introvert, I wanted to see if I was
10.9. Get to Know the Author: page 2
THIS POST
Points: 20
Completed Tasks: 1
Good Read Authors: 1
Big Books: 0
Total This Season
Points: 60
Completed Tasks: 3
Good Read Authors: 4
Big Books: 0
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Pages read this season: 1,271
Books read this season: 4
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Personal Best: 660/1180 (summer 14)
Mod
5.1 - Calliope
And Short the Season by Maxine Kumin
5.3 - Euterpe
violin on cover
The Violinist's Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, as Written by Our Genetic Code by Sam Kean5.6 - Melpomene
A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron
on page 2, #195
15.4 Ring in the New
One Kick by Chelsea Cain
one book option, first published August 19th 2014, Kick Lannigan #1
total = 30
AKCTask: 20.6 Alicia T's task: Deployment
Option 3 Distance makes the heart grow fonder Romance on main genre page.
Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood
This book is not a re-read or a children's book
ŷ author
Points this task:20
Total points: 65
GR authors: 2
15.2Two books - titles containing I, C, D, L, M, V, X.
I listened to both of these books, and there are no mmps, so I'm linking to the most popular pbs.
Mrs. Pollifax and the Whirling Dervish has I, D, L, M, V, X.
Mrs. Pollifax and the Second Thief has C.
15.10
Title word begins with "U"
Unveiled: Tamar
Francine Rivers is a GRA, so claiming 1 ticket.
New points this post: 30
Total w/this post: 250
GRA tickets this post: 1
Total w/this post: 9
Total tasks completed:14
Total books claimed: 20
Post #:293
MORGAN FAERIESFOLLY20.3 Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Caroling, Caroling...
Song: "I’ll Be Home For Christmas"
Home for a Spell by Madelyn Alt
I read the Kindle edition. The pb has 304 pages.
[POINTS]
This Post: 20
Total Points: 105/1045
Books Read: 9
Completed Tasks: 8/59
Pages Read: 2508
ŷ Authors: 5
Big Books: [500+: 0] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
5.2 - ClioRose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein GRA
20.3 - Best Review - Book Concierge's task: Caroling, Caroling �
Wild West Christmas: A Family for the Rancher\Dance with a Cowboy\Christmas in Smoke River by Jenna Krenan,kathryn Albright,Lynna Banning -GRA.
Christmas is here- CHRISTMAS
Points this post -25
GRA this post -2
Total points-155
Total GRA- 11
Christine V20.1 - Most Improved Player - Bea's task: January and Janus
I chose Option 2 (Historical Fiction) - The book I chose is set in the late 1700's.
A Tale of Two Cities (Audio edition) - Link to MMP
Points this post: 20
Total points: 75
Tasks completed: 4
Books read: 4
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Books: 500=1, 750=0, 1000=0
MEGUNDER15.10 All I Want for Christmas is U
Unwind By Neal Shusterman
'Unwind' starts with U
I read the Kindle edition. The hardcover has 335 pages.
[POINTS]
This Post: 15
Total Points: 55
Books Read: 4
Completed Tasks: 4
Pages Read: 1256
30.8 - Make Your TBR List Say UNCLE! Option 4 - Read a book on your TBR List for Long Time
by Sylvia Day***Added to my TBR on 10/27/12, Joined GR in 6/2012, was #3 on my list***
***Sylvia Day is a GR Author***
Option 5 - Read a Guilty Pleasure Book
by Tara Sue Me**Reading erotica is my guilty pleasure...glad I've got an ereader!!**
***Tara Sue Me is a GR Author***
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This Post:
Tasks Completed: 1
Books Read: 2
ŷ Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 0
Points: 30
Totals:
Tasks Completed:3
Books Read: 4
ŷ Authors: 4
Big Book Tickets: 0
Total Points: 55
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BARBARA �15.10 All I Want For Christmas is U
Uncorked - Lois Greiman 12/5
25.8 -- Hana C's task: Merry Saturnalia!
Book 1: Nightbred - Lynn Viehl 12/2
Book 2: Option 1:
Just In Time - Addison Fox (snow on cover) 12/8ŷ Author
Totals for Challenge
Points this task: 40
Total Points: 40
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Books - 500+: (0)
Big Books - 750+: (0)
Big Books - 1000+: (0)
40/1100 POINTS
Mindyrecycles**10.6 Espionage Genre**
Etiquette & Espionage
Genre verified here: /topic/show/...
Gail Carriger (ŷ Author)
___________
**10.10 New Blog for a New Year**
Close your Eyes, Hold Hands blogged here:
Chris Bohjalian (ŷ Author)
POINTS
Points This Post: 20
Points Total: 20
GR Author: 2
Big Books:
Tasks Completed: 2
*Repost of Post #259*CHANDNI
20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Berls's Task: Back to High School
Option 2 - Pick a book from the Required Reading in High School list. REQUIRED: Include the page and position where the book can be found on the list when you post.
I read Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.
AR Bookfinder Information:
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 33.0
This book is #135 on Page 2 of the list.
The edition I read has 528 pages - **Claiming one Big Book ticket**
[POINTS]
This Post: 20
Total Points: 20
Books Read: 1
Completed Tasks: 1
ŷ Authors: 0
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Kimber15.8 Under My Thumb
by Courtney Milan(ŷ Author)
*this book is listed as ok by task writer in post 2 of the help thread for this task
This task: 15 points
# tasks submitted to date: 1
GRA: 1
Total: 15 points
15.10 All I Want For Christmas is URead a book with a word that begins with the letter "U" in the title or subtitle.
Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh
U word: Unfortunate
Task total=15
Grand total=15
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5.4 - Erato
Read a book with the word "love" in the title
Love is a Dog from Hell by Charles Bukowski
Points this post: 5
Total Points: 10
Tasks Completed: 2
Books Read: 2
GR Authors: 0
Big Book Tickets: 500(), 750(), 1000()