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SPRING CHALLENGE 2015
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Vicki30.5 You Either Like It Or You Don't
Book 1: Fav. Genre
Crash & Burn by Lisa Gardner a GRA
Genre: Suspense 15 users
400 pages
Book 2: Least Fav. Genre
Wayward by Blake Crouch
Genre: Science Fiction 47 users
307 pages
This post:
30 pts
1 GRA
TOTAL:
30 pts
1 GRA
Delicious Dee20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - MegSCL's Task: Getting to Know Seasonal Reading Challengers
Option 3 - The Courage to Love - Samantha Kane (GR Author) - i have 2 dogs (now), a german shepherd and a Shiba Inu. my Shiba's name is Samantha (although princess and sweetie pie are more common phrases in my house)
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 135
ŷ Authors: 7
Oma12295.6 Svartalfheim, the Home of the Dark Elves.
Read a book with a wolf on the cover OR read a book with "wolf" in the title or subtitle . Plurals, possessives and variations or compound words that preserve the meaning of "wolf" may be used.
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken
IL: MG-BL:6.5-Ar Points-7.0
Total Points-55/1060
Total Tasks Completed-5/60
Number of GR authors-(3)
Big Books-500 pages ();750 ()
Oma1229Repost of Points for Post #464
Total Points-60/1060
Total Tasks Completed-6/60
Number of GR authors-(3)
Big Books-500 pages ();750 ()
REPOST15.1.Everything You Think is Right....or Wrong?
Both books chosen from my GR friend Sarah's list
Book 1: The Night Circus
/review/show...
Book 2: Fifty Shades of Grey
/review/show...
Points this post:15
Total: 30
Books read: 3
Tasks Done:2
SCHATZIE25.2: SCHATZIE'S GARDEN QUOTES
opt. 3: autobiography/memoir
This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection
req'd: this is not a reread for me
opt. 4: sci-fi
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
req'd: this is not a reread for me
Points this post: 25
Total Challenge Points: 170
GRA: 4
BB (500)- 0
BB (750)- 0
BB (1000)- 0
20.3 - Best Review - Cait S's Task: Thinly Veiled Marvel ReferencesOption 2, Magical Realism: The Dress Shop of Dreams by Menna van Praag
Points this post: 20
Total points: 75
CYNBAXTERTask # 20.1 Most Improved Player- Julia103's Task: What's in a Name
Option 3: A Thousand Morons by Quim Monzó
Points this post: 20 points
Total points to date = 85 points
GRA this post: 0
Total GRA to date: 3
BB tickets this post: 0
Total BB tickets to date: 2
Becky P20.8 - Nickels & Dimes - MegSCL's Task: Getting to Know Seasonal Reading Challengers
Option 2- Better Than Perfect by Melissa Kantor
I am a student and the main character Juliet is also a student.
***Melissa Kantor is a GRA***
Points this post-20
Total Points-90
Total GRA-2
Total BB-1
LAUREN JODI5.5 Jotunheim, the Home of the Giants
Young Adult genre on the main page (90 users)
Graveminder by Melissa Marr*
*ŷ Author
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Points This Post: 5
Total Points: 20/1035
Total Books Read: 2
Tasks Completed: 2/59
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Books: 0
trishhartuk30.1 Jonquil’s Task: Straight on Till Morning
Book 1: Read a book with a roller coaster, carousel or Ferris wheel on the cover.
, Tim LebbonListed in the Help Thread approval message as it has the London Eye on the cover
Both the author and the book are new to me: not a reread.
ŷ Authors: Yes, Tim Lebbon is a ŷ Author
Big Book: No
Book 2: Read a book in which the Main Character makes a major career change.
Wicked Autumn, GM Malliet
From the GR description: “Max Tudor has adapted well to his post as vicar of St. Edwold's in the idyllic village of Nether Monkslip. The quiet village seems the perfect home for Max, who has fled a harrowing past as an MI5 agent.�
Both the author and the book are new to me: not a reread.
Read the kindle version. Reference MMPB:
ŷ Authors: Yes, GM Malliet is a ŷ Author
Big Book: No
Points this Task: 30
Books Read: 2
Tasks completed: 5
Total points: 100
ŷ Authors: 4
Big Books: 0
Beth Robinson10.3 - Earth Day
Read a non-fiction book with environment in genre
I read:
The Hidden Connections: A Science for Sustainable Living by Fritjof Capra
20.4 � Author! Author! - Elizabeth P's Task: End of an Era
multiple options
Option 3: Initials are in word VOLUNTEER
I read:
Ignited: Managers Light Up Your Company and Career for More Power More Purpose and More Success by Vince Thompson
Initals are V T
20.6 Seasoned Reader: Diane Whitney's Task: I Spy Spring with the letter B REPOST WITH CORRECT EDITION
Spring item on cover (list provided) and certain number of pages
I read:
Deadly Magic by Elisabeth Crabtree (edition w/proper page count)
There's a bunny on the cover
by Elisabeth Crabtree(edition I read)
and the book was approved for use in the help thread at the bottom of post 2.
Points this post: 50
Total Points: 140
Books Read: 12
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Books:500+(0)750+(0)1000+(0)
ChrisEverest25.3 - Andy P's Task: Ragnarok
Book 1 by Ritter Ames
Marked Masters
Ritter Ames is a GRA
Book 2 Letters of T H O R in book title
The Murder of Patience Brooke: Charles Dickens & Superintendent Jones Investigate
Jean Briggs is NOT a GRA
NICOLE OH10.5 - Cinco de Mayo
Between Two Fires: Intimate Writings on Life, Love, Food, and Flavor
Laura Esquivel was born in Mexico
30.4. - Sandy's Task: Spring Renewal for your Reading Ideas
BOOK 1 This Song Will Save Your Life- ŷ recommended this based on my 2014-15 Winter Challenge Read shelf.
Leila Sales is a ŷ author.
BOOK 2 I'll Give You the Sun 1 friend read this book and I found this book on the list on 3/1/15.
Jandy Nelson is a ŷ author.
POINTS
This Post: 40
Total Points: 130
Books Read: 9
ŷ Authors: 6
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Becks5.3 Alfheim, the Home of the Light Elves
Read a book with a ŷ rating at or above 3.50.
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Points this post: 5
ŷ Authors this post: 0
Big Book Tickets this post: 0
Total Points: 5
Total ŷ Authors: 0
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+: 0, 750+: 0, 1000+: 0
by PeaklesRE-POST of Post #298 for Not Really for Kids designation ****
Note: Points may have already been added to Readerboard Total, but not GRA.
30.2 Dlmrose's task: Initial Impressions
Book 1: Read a book written by a single author who uses at least 2 names.
Cotton by Christopher Wilson
Approved as Not Children's in post #49 of /topic/show/...
Book 2: Using the initials from the author of Book 1, read a book where the title (excluding subtitle) is comprised of words beginning with the letters of the author's initials-
Colters' Woman by Maya Banks
Colters' Woman
Maya Banks is a GRA
Fun task!!
Total Points: 60
Total GRA: 3
25.1 - Catherine T's Task: Auntie Tattin's ChallengeBook One:
The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett
* NOT re-read
* Terry Pratchett is a male author (RIP)
* First published 1986
* First book in the Discworld series
* Page count 285 based on The Color of Magic
Book Two:
Purge by Sofi Oksanen ***GRA***
* NOT re-read
* Sofi Oksanen is a female author
* First published 2008
* This is her third novel
* Page count is 430 based on Purge
Both books are new to me
First published 1986, 2008
Page count 430+285=715
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THIS POST:
Points: 25
Tasks Completed: 1
Books: 2
GRA Tickets: 1
BB Tickets: [500+:0][750+:0][1000+:0]
TOTAL THIS SEASON:
Points: 265
Tasks Completed: 18
Books: 24
GRA Tickets: 15
BB Tickets: [500+:1][750+:0][1000+:0]
20.7 [REPOST]: Book with a child narrator -- from page 1 of "Popular Child Narrator" books ~ #21ish?Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
* Maria Semple is a goodreads author
Total Points: 85
Tasks Completed: 5
Tasks in progress: 3
Books Read: 8
Pages Read: 3,680
Jonquil15.6. Tax Day
Think Like a Freak
by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
Paperback, 288 pages 3/13
Economics 173 users
Non Fiction 171 users
Points this post: 15
Total points: 290
Books posted: 21
Tasks complete: 17
Pages this post: 288
Total pages as of this post: 6332
Nikki B10.5 Cinco de Mayo: Read a book set in Mexico
The Ruins
Task Points: 10
Total Challenge Points: 100
Total GR tickets: 5
Total BB tickets: 3
Mimi Michele30.2 Initial Impressions
Book 1- Paris Wife by Paula McLain
The Paris Wife
Paula McLain is a Good Reads author
Book 2- Promise Me by Harlan Coben
Promise Me
Using the initials from the author of book one selection, P M (Paula McLain) , I read Promise Me.
Promise Me is a Big Book ticket. It was 504 pages
CURRENT POST
Points: 30
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 1
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 60
Total ŷ Authors:3
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
Task 5.7 Nidavellir, the Home of the DwarvesThe Touch of Treason by Sol Stein
275 pages
This Post: 5 Points
Total to date: 40 points
Readerboard Name: Jill ReneeTask:
10.4 - May the Fourth Be With You
Read a book with the genre "science fiction" on its main page. The genre may stand alone or be embedded.
The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North
20.3 - Best Review - Cait S's Task: Thinly Veiled Marvel References
Option 5: If He Be Worthy
Read a new to you book that has been highly recommended to you or that you’ve heard a lot about and see if it was worth the hype!
This is not a re-read, it was recommended to me both on ŷ and by a friend. I'd been looking forward to reading it and wasn't disappointed!
The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon
Points these Tasks: 30
Total Points this Challenge: 30
Books Read these Tasks: 2
Total Books Read this Challenge: 2
SCHATZIE25.4: HINA'S EVOLUTION TO DISNEY
opt. 1: Disney Animated Movie
Three Can Keep a Secret
by Archer Mayor -----> GR AUTHOR
req'd: the Disney movie was The Secret World of Arrietty
opt. 2: Frozen - title to use all the letters in LET IT GO
LET IT GO : The Entrepreneur Turned Ardent Philanthropist
Points this post: 25
Total Challenge Points: 195
GRA: 5
BB (500)- 0
BB (750)- 0
BB (1000)- 0
Andy P.Task # 10.2 - Blah, Blah, Blah Day
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long
by Michael Crichton (416 p.)Points this post: 10
Total points: 55
Post 330.5 - Angel **Book Junkie**'s Task: You Either Like it Or You Don’t
Book 1: Read a book that has your favorite genre on its main page.
Favorite genre: Urban Fantasy
Grave Witch
Book 2: Read a book that has your least favorite genre on its main page.
Least Favorite genre: Religion
Wicca for Beginners: Fundamentals of Philosophy & Practice
Points this post:30
Total: 60
Books read: 5
Tasks Done:3
Cait S25.5- A Viking Pillage
Read a book with something in the title and/or subtitle that is worthy of being pillaged, nicked, pinched, stolen or misappropriated.
Book #1-
Under Mr. Nolan's Bed by Selena Kitt **Selena Kitt is a ŷ Author**
The item is bed (approved on the help thread here) and the page count is 240.
Book #2-
Killing Ruby Rose by Jessie Humphries **Jessie Humphries is a ŷ Author**
The item is ruby (listed on the approved items here) and the page count is 304.
Total page count: 544
Points This Post: 25
Total Points: 110
ŷ Authors: 6
Total Tasks Completed: 8
ASHLEY OZ20.3 - Best Review - Cait S's Task: Thinly Veiled Marvel References
Option 3: This Book, I Like It-- Another!
Read the next book in a series you enjoyed
Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
This is not a re-read
POINTS
This Post: 20
Total Points: 120
Books Read: 9
Completed Tasks: 7
Catherine TTask 20.9 - Hel Hath Fury
option 2 - read the last book in a series
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
IL: MY - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 34.0
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total points = 160
M1NKS15.5. International Women's Day
The Colour - Bailey's/Orange Prize 2004
25.5 - Nikki's Task: A Viking Pillage
The Moonstone - Page 528
The Moonstone is a precious diamond
I am claiming one BB ticket for this book - 528 pages
POINTS
Points This Post: 40
Points Total: 55
GR Author: 0
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 3
15.2. Aesir vs. Vanir Gods Showdown Book 1. Read a book with the letters AESIR in the title/subtitle of the book.
Harry Potter and the Art of Spying by Lynn M. Boughey *ŷ Author*
*Big Book: 632 pages
“Harry Potter and the Art of SpyiԲ�
Book 2. Read a book with the letters VANIR in the title/subtitle of the book.
True Love at Silver Creek Ranch by Emma Cane *ŷ Author*
“True Love at Silver Creek Ran�
Which book did you prefer - Aesir or Vanir?
*I voted for Vanir!
TASK TOTALS
Points: 15
ŷ Authors: 2
Big Book Tickets: 1
CHALLENGE TOTALS
Points: 115
ŷ Authors: 6
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
15.1.Everything You Think is Right....or Wrong? Fallen Too Far by Abbi Glines *goodreads author*
Juhina rated it 1 star : /review/show...
Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol
Kristina rated it 4 stars: /review/show...
This Post: 15
Total Points: 120/1035
Books Read: 11
Completed Tasks: 10/59
ŷ Authors: 8
Big Books: 0
SCHATZIE15.9: BETTER PUT ON A HEAVY COAT
book set in a Nordic country
The Purity of Vengeance
I did the audio. Here is the link to the paperback (no mmpb) in case that is needed: /book/show/1...
Points this post: 15
Total Challenge Points: 210
GRA: 5
BB (500)- 0
BB (750)- 0
BB (1000)- 0
20.10 Group ReadsI read Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain and made post #20 in the discussion thread.
Claiming a GRA ticket for Susan Cain
New Total: 55
20.6 Seasoned Reader Bird on the cover:
by Stephen KingI read the Kindle edition; the Mass Market Paperback edition is 300 pages.
Stephen King is a ŷ Author.
Points this Post: 20
Total Points: 225
Kristen IA15.7.Pi Day
Read a book that is number 3, 1, 4, 31, or 14 in a series.
Susannah's Garden by Debbie Macomber
Blossom Street Series #3
*Debbie Macomber is a ŷ Author*
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Points This Post: 15
Total Points: 30/1060
Total Books Read: 2
Tasks Completed: 2/59
ŷ Authors This Post: 1
Total ŷ Authors: 1
Louise BTask: 5.6 Svartalfheim, the Home of the Dark Elves
Read a book with the word "wolf" in the title
The Philosopher and the Wolf: Lessons from the Wild on Love, Death, and Happiness
I read the ebook. Here is the link for the paperback:The Philosopher and the Wolf: Lessons from the Wild on Love, Death and Happiness
Task 20.10 Group Reads
I read the group read selection Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green
John Green is a goodreads author
I commented on this book in the group discussion (message 12)
Points this post: 25
Total points to date: 25
Tasks completed to date: 2
ŷ authors this post:1
Total ŷ author tickets:1
Louise BTask 25.6 Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: We're A Cozy Mystery
I chose options 2 and 3.
Option 2: Read a book on the speculative fiction that passes the Bechdel test list:
Blackout - found in position 55 on the first page of the list.
Option 3: Read a book whose author's initials can be found in VALKYRIE:
The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro valKyrIe
Points this post: 25
Total points to date: 50
Tasks completed to date:3
GRA to date: 1
Louise BTask 25.12 Elizabeth's Task: Independence Day
I chose options C and D.
Option C: read a book that was first published in March of any year.
Who Buries the Dead by C.S. Harris, published in March 2015. I read the kindle edition.
Here is the link to the hardcover (no mmpb yet): Who Buries the Dead
C.S. Harris is a goodreads author.
Option D: read a book with the words freedom, or, death in the title.
Death on Beacon Hill
I read the ebook. Here is the link to the mmpb:Death on Beacon Hill
Points this post: 25
Total points to date: 75
Tasks completed to date:4
GRA this post: 1
GRA to date: 2
Kimber10.1 Remarkable Women
The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin (goodreads author)
* found on page 2 of Remarkable Historical Women in Fiction list
This task: 10
# tasks completed to date: 2
gra: 2
new total: 20
M1NKS5.9 Muspelheim, the Home of the Fire Giants and Demons.
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter
Set in Japan
POINTS
Points This Post: 5
Points Total: 60
GR Author: 0
Big Books: [500+: 1] [750+: 0] [1000+: 0]
Tasks Completed: 4
Amy O. Task #15.6 Tax Day
The Money Saving Mom's Budget: Slash Your Spending, Pay Down Your Debt, Streamline Your Life, and Save Thousands a Year by Crystal Paine
Crystal Paine is a ŷ author.
Task 15.7.Pi Day
The Coroner's Lunch by Colin Cotterill
#1 in Dr. Siri Paiboun series
This post: 30 points
Total to Date = 75 points
Total ŷ Authors Tickets: 3
Total Big Book Tickets: 0
Big Books - 500+:
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
Books read: 6
Tasks completed: 5
Shiraloo20.9 - Kait's Task: Hell Hath Fury
Lenore: The Dog who Loved by Jon Katz
REQUIRED: This satisfies Option 3, main character has a dog.
*Jon Katz is a GRA*
CURRENT POST
Points: 20
ŷ Authors: 1
Big Book Tickets: 0
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL
Total Points: 80
Total ŷ Authors: 4
Total Big Book Tickets: 1
Big Books - 500+: 1
Big Books - 750+:
Big Books - 1000+:
FANDURY20.4 � Author! Author! - Elizabeth P's Task: End of an Era
Option 2: Read a book that has three words in the title, two of which must start with the same letter.
The Other Tree by D.K. Mok
The title has three word and two of them start with the letter T.
D.K. Mok is a ŷ Author!
Points this post: 20
Total Points: 120
Books Read: 7
ŷ Authors: 4
Big Books:500+(1)750+(0)1000+(0)
trishhartuk15.4. Spring Reads
A. Read a book first published in a year that ends in 3, 4, or 5. AND B. Read a book whose author’s initials can be found in the word SPRING.
Option 2: Read one book that satisfies both A and B above.
I believe this satisfies both: The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Neil Gaiman.
First published June 18th 2013, and N and G are in the word SPRING.
Read the kindle edition: MMPB reference edition:
ŷ Authors: Yes, Neil Gaiman is a ŷ Author
Big Book: No
Points this Task: 15
Books Read: 1
Tasks completed: 6
Total points: 115
ŷ Authors: 5
Big Books: 0
20.9 - HEL HATH NO FURYOPTION 2 - Candlelight Christmas which is currently the last published book in the series. The next book is not expected until August of this year.
TOTAL POINTS - 105
JUKKA5.6 Svartalfheim, the Home of the Dark Elves
Book with wolf on cover or in title.
The Lady, the Cat and the Wolf Boy: Pilgrims on the way to Santiago de Compostela. And a cat by M.J. Westlin. Line 1924 in .
25.6 - Morgan Faeriesfolly's task: We're a Cozy Mystery
Option 1: Book with "Supernatural" as main page genre.
The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike.
Option 2: Book on the Speculative Fiction That Passes the Bechdel Test list.
A Hat Full of Sky (Discworld, #32) by Terry Pratchett. 1st page, 17th place. AR Bookfinder data for children's book: IL: UG � BL: 5.3 � AR Pts: 12.0
Points This Post: 30
Total Points: 80
Books Read: 7
Susan W. 5.1 Asgard: Read a book with one of these three modern symbols: a question mark �?", exclamation point �!" or elipsis “…� in the title or subtitle.
I read Pirates! by Celia Rees
AR info: IL: UG BL: 5.4 AR: 14.0
There is an exclamation point in the title.
* Celia Rees is a GRA *
Points this post: 5
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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15.10 read a book with lie found intact in title
Read Lie
Claiming Carolyn Brock as a GRA author
Points: 15
Total: 20
GRA: 2
Big books: 0
Tasks: 2