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2015 Challenge #1
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YOU MUST POST YOUR TASK LIST!
1. The challenge runs from January 1 – March 31, 2015 and you MUST post your task list! (Don't worry if you don't have all of your books chosen yet, you can put TBD for a task without a book.)
2. Anyone may join in at any time, and count any books read between January 1 and March 31. All participants must post their book list in this thread.
3. Books do not have to be specifically from Red Dress Ink.
4. You may only complete each task ONCE. Likewise, books may only count for ONE task.
5. To post points: Post the point value and number of the task you completed, as well as the book you read for the task. It also helps (me) to post your total points as well.
6. For multiple-book tasks: Books do not need to be read back-to-back, or in any specific order, but you must have read ALL the books for a task in order to be awarded points for it (no "half points").
7. Audiobooks and e-books are acceptable to use for challenges, as long as they are the complete and unabridged versions.
8. Books started before January 1 may count for any task in the challenge, as long as you are no more than halfway through the book as of January 1.
9. You may change the books on your list at any time however; changing books for tasks already completed is NOT permitted.
10. Re-reads of books are okay, unless the task specifically says otherwise.
11. The first person to complete every task in the challenge is the winner. If no one completes every task in the challenge, then the person with the top score will be declared the winner. That person will receive a $10 Amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com gift certificate via email.
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5.1 A book published this year
5.2 A funny book
5.3 A mystery or thriller
5.4 A book from an author you love that you haven’t read yet
5.5 A book that scares you
5.6 A book at the bottom or your to-read list
5.7 A book based entirely on its cover
5.8 A book set in high school
5.9 A book with a color in the title
5.10 A book by an author you’ve never read before
10 Point Tasks
10.1 A book that became a movie
10.2 A book with a number in the title
10.3 A book with nonhuman characters
10.4 A book with a one-word title
10.5 A book set in a different country
10.6 A popular author’s first book
10.7 A book with antonyms in the title
10.8 A book with magic
10.9 A book written by an author with your same initials
10.10 A book based on or turned into a TV show
15 Point Tasks
15.1 A book with more than 500 pages, and a book you can finish in a day
15.2 A book written by someone under 30, and a book by a female author
15.3 A classic romance, and a book of short stories
15.4 A nonfiction book, and a book based on a true story
25 Point Tasks
25.1 A book that you own but never read, a book a friend recommended, and a book your mom (or dad) loves
25.2 A memoir, a book with a love triangle, and a book you started but never finished (it's ok if you're more than halfway through this one)
25.3 A trilogy
25.4 Permanent Task – Read three RDI Books
40 books/310 points
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5 Point Tasks
5.2 A funny book: The Rosie Effect – Graeme Simsion
5.3 A mystery or thriller: TBD
5.6 A book at the bottom or your to-read list: The Scent of Scandal – Carole Matthews
5.8 A book set in high school: TBD
5.9 A book with a color in the title: TBD
5.10 A book by an author you’ve never read before: People I Want to Punch in the Throat – Jen Mann
10 Point Tasks
10.3 A book with nonhuman characters: TBD
10.4 A book with a one-word title: Cinder – Marissa Meyer
10.5 A book set in a different country: TBD
10.6 A popular author’s first book: TBD
10.7 A book with antonyms in the title: Big Little Lies – Liane Moriarty
10.8 A book with magic: TBD
10.9 A book written by an author with your same initials: Be Good - Stacey May Fowles (Bonus points for me, we even have the same middle initial, not to mention the same first name, LOL!!!)
15 Point Tasks
15.1 A book with more than 500 pages, and a book you can finish in a day: TBD/TBD
15.3 A classic romance, and a book of short stories: TBD/Girls’ Night Out
15.4 A nonfiction book, and a book based on a true story:
25 Point Tasks
25.1 A book that you own but never read, a book a friend recommended, and a book your mom (or dad) loves:
25.2 A memoir, a book with a love triangle, and a book you started but never finished:
25.3 A trilogy:
25.4 Permanent Task – Read three RDI Books:
13/40 books
70/310 points
YAY! So excited to participate again! :)5 Point Tasks
5.1 A book published this year The Lost Island
5.2 A funny book
5.4 A book from an author you love that you haven’t read yet Saving Grace
5.5 A book that scares you
5.6 A book at the bottom or your to-read list
5.7 A book based entirely on its cover
5.8 A book set in high school
5.9 A book with a color in the title
5.10 A book by an author you’ve never read before The Dress Shop of Dreams
10 Point Tasks
10.1 A book that became a movie
10.2 A book with a number in the title
10.4 A book with a one-word title
10.5 A book set in a different country
10.6 A popular author’s first book
10.7 A book with antonyms in the title
10.8 A book with magic
10.9 A book written by an author with your same initials
10.10 A book based on or turned into a TV show
15 Point Tasks
15.1 A book with more than 500 pages, and a book you can finish in a day
15.2 A book written by someone under 30, and a book by a female author
15.3 A classic romance, and a book of short stories
15.4 A nonfiction book, and a book based on a true story
25 Point Tasks
25.1 A book that you own but never read, a book a friend recommended, and a book your mom (or dad) loves
25.2 A memoir, a book with a love triangle, and a book you started but never finished
25.3 A trilogy
25.4 Permanent Task – Read three RDI Books
Books: 4/40
Points: 20/310
5 Point Tasks 5.1 A book published this year:
5.2 A funny book: The Glamorous (Double) Life of Isabel Bookbinder - Holly McQueen
Wicked - Sara Shepard
5.6 A book at the bottom or your to-read list: Baby Proof- Emily Giffin
5.7 A book based entirely on its cover - Quickstep to Murder - Ella Barrick
5.9 A book with a color in the title: A Beautiful Blue Death - Charles Finch
10 Point Tasks
10.1 A book that became a movie: The Help - Kathryn Stockett
10.2 A book with a number in the title: 11/22/63 - Stephen King
10.7 A book with antonyms in the title - New Uses For Old Boyfriends - Beth Kendrick
10.9 A book written by an author with your same initials
15 Point Tasks
15.3 A classic romance, and a book of short stories
15.4 A nonfiction book, and a book based on a true story
The Great Train Robbery - Michael Crichton
25 Point Tasks
25.1 A book that you own but never read, a book a friend recommended, and a book your mom (or dad) loves
City of Lost Souls - Cassandra Clare (own, never read)
Twisted - Sara Shepard (friend recommended the whole series!)
The Lovely Bones - Alice Seabold (my Mom loved this book!)
25.2 A memoir, a book with a love triangle, and a book you started but never finished
Bossypants - Tina Fey
Anybody Out There? - Marian Keyes
25.3 A trilogy
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest - Steig Larsoon
25.4 Permanent Task – Read three RDI Books
Sorcery and the Single Girl - Mindy Klasky
Magic and the Modern Girl - Mindy Klasky
Sex, Murder and a Double Latte - Kyra Davis
15/40 books
115/310 points
5 Point Tasks5.2 A funny book
5.4 A book from an author you love that you haven’t read yet
5.5 A book that scares you
5.6 A book at the bottom or your to-read list
5.7 A book based entirely on its cover
5.8 A book set in high school
10 Point Tasks
10.1 A book that became a movie
10.3 A book with nonhuman characters
10.4 A book with a one-word title
10.5 A book set in a different country
10.6 A popular author’s first book
10.7 A book with antonyms in the title
10.8 A book with magic
10.10 A book based on or turned into a TV show
15 Point Tasks
15.1 A book with more than 500 pages, and a book you can finish in a day
15.2 A book written by someone under 30, and a book by a female author
15.3 A classic romance, and a book of short stories
15.4 A nonfiction book &
25 Point Tasks
25.1 A book that you own but never read, a book a friend recommended, and a book your mom (or dad) loves
25.2 A memoir,
25.3 A trilogy
25.4 Permanent Task – Read three RDI Books
9/40 books
40/310 points
5 Point Tasks 5.1 A book published this year
5.5 A book that scares you
5.6 A book at the bottom or your to-read list
5.9 A book with a color in the title
10 Point Tasks
10.1 A book that became a movie
10.3 A book with nonhuman characters
10.8 A book with magic
10.9 A book written by an author with your same initials
10.10 A book based on or turned into a TV show
15 Point Tasks
15.1 A book with more than 500 pages, and a book you can finish in a day
15.2 A book written by someone under 30, and a book by a female author -
15.3 A classic romance, and a book of short stories
15.4 A nonfiction book, and a book based on a true story
25 Point Tasks
25.1 A book that you own but never read, a book a friend recommended, and a book your mom (or dad) loves
25.2 A memoir, a book with a love triangle, and a book you started but never finished
25.3 A trilogy
25.4 Permanent Task – Read three RDI Books
12/40 books
80/310 points
5 Point Tasks 5.1 A book published this year
5.2 A funny book
5.3 A mystery or thriller
5.4 A book from an author you love that you haven’t read yet:Dead But Not Forgotten – Charlaine Harris
5.5 A book that scares you
5.6 A book at the bottom or your to-read list
5.7 A book based entirely on its cover
5.8 A book set in high school
5.9 A book with a color in the title
5.10 A book by an author you’ve never read before
10 Point Tasks
10.1 A book that became a movie: If I Stay – Gayle Forman
10.2 A book with a number in the title: One Plus One – Jojo Moyes
10.3 A book with nonhuman characters: The who’s who of Doctor Who – Cameron McEwan
10.4 A book with a one-word title: Landline – Rainbow Rowell
10.5 A book set in a different country: Private India – James Patterson
10.6 A popular author’s first book
10.7 A book with antonyms in the title
10.8 A book with magic
10.9 A book written by an author with your same initials: (NS) Tolstoy and the purple chair: my year of magical reading by Nina Sankovitch
10.10 A book based on or turned into a TV show: Catification! – Jackson Galaxy
15 Point Tasks
15.1 A book with more than 500 pages, and a book you can finish in a day
15.2 A book written by someone under 30, and a book by a female author: TBD; A Perfect Life – Danielle Steel
15.3 A classic romance, and a book of short stories: TBD; Beyond the Great Snow Mountains – Louis L’Amour
15.4 A nonfiction book, and a book based on a true story: Behind the Scenes – Judi Dench; TBD
25 Point Tasks
25.1 A book that you own but never read, a book a friend recommended, and a book your mom (or dad) loves
25.2 A memoir, a book with a love triangle, and a book you started but never finished
25.3 A trilogy
25.4 Permanent Task – Read three RDI Books
40 books/310 points
Saving my spot, really going to try to do this one this quarter.5 Point Tasks
5.6 A book at the bottom or your to-read list
10 Point Tasks
10.1 A book that became a movie
10.9 A book written by an author with your same initials: Calling Me Home, Julie Kibler
10.10 A book based on or turned into a TV show
15 Point Tasks
15.1 A book with more than 500 pages:
15.2 A book written by someone under 30: The Bone Season, Samantha Shannon
25 Point Tasks
25.1 A book that you own but never read:
25.3 A trilogy
25.4 Permanent Task – Read three RDI Books
26/40 books
190/310 points
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You helped in a HUGE way Alicia!!!
Here is my spot:5 Point Tasks
5.1 A book published this year
5.2 A funny book
5.3 A mystery or thriller
5.5 A book that scares you
5.6 A book at the bottom or your to-read list
5.7 A book based entirely on its cover
5.8 A book set in high school
5.9 A book with a color in the title
10.1 A book that became a movie
10.4 A book with a one-word title
10.8 A book with magic
10.10 A book based on or turned into a TV show
15.2 A book written by someone under 30,
15.3 A classic romance, and a book of short stories
25.3 A trilogy
25.4 Permanent Task – Read three RDI Books
Finished:
5.4 A book from an author you love that you haven’t read yet: A Grown Up Kind of Pretty by Joshilyn Jackson
5.10 A book by an author you’ve never read before: Jane Actually by Jennifer Petkus
10 Point Tasks
10.2 A book with a number in the title: 2nd Chance by James Patterson a Womens' Murder Club novel
10.3 A book with nonhuman characters: Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich
10.5 A book set in a different country: A Question of Honor by Charles Todd
10.6 A popular author’s first book: Lean In by Cheryl Sandberg
10.7 A book with antonyms in the title: Sweet Salt Air by Barbara Delinsky
10.9 A book written by an author with your same initials: Saving Grace by Jane Green (JG)
15 Point Tasks
15.1 A book with more than 500 pages: Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert, and a book you can finish in a day: Tempt Me Cowboy by Megan Crane
and a book by a female author: The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin
15.4 A nonfiction book and a book based on a true story: Becoming Myself by Stasi Eldridge The First Affair by Emma Mclaughlin and Nicola Kraus
25 Point Tasks
25.1 A book that you own but never read,and a book your mom (or dad) loves, a book a friend recommended : Driftwood Tides by Gina Holmes, The 8 Session Study Guide for Becoming Myself by Stasi Eldridge, Never Too Late by Claire Cook.
25.2 A memoir, a book with a love triangle, and a book you started but never finished: Christmas Wedding by James Patterson and Richard Dilallo, An Appetite for Violets by Martine Bailey, What Alice Forgot by Liane Morarity.
19 books
150 points
Task completed: 10.9 A book written by an author with your same initials: Saving Grace by Jane Green (JG)books 1
points 10
Task completed 10.5 different country: Lost and Found in Prague, Kelly Jones1/40 books
10/310 points
5 Point Tasks 5.1 A book published this year
5.2 A funny book
5.3 A mystery or thriller
5.5 A book that scares you
5.6 A book at the bottom or your to-read list
5.8 A book set in high school
5.9 A book with a color in the title
10 Point Tasks
10.1 A book that became a movie
10.2 A book with a number in the title
10.3 A book with nonhuman characters
10.4 A book with a one-word title
10.6 A popular author’s first book
10.8 A book with magic
10.9 A book written by an author with your same initials
10.10 A book based on or turned into a TV show
15 Point Tasks
15.1 A book with more than 500 pages, and a book you can finish in a day
15.2 A book written by someone under 30, and a book by a female author
15.3 A classic romance, and a book of short stories
15.4 A nonfiction book, and a book based on a true story
25 Point Tasks
25.1 A book that you own but never read, a book a friend recommended, and a book your mom (or dad) loves
25.2 A memoir, a book with a love triangle, and a book you started but never finished
25.3 A trilogy
25.4 Permanent Task – Read three RDI Books
5/40 books
35/310 points
Jencey/ wrote: "Task completed: 10.9 A book written by an author with your same initials: Saving Grace by Jane Green (JG)books 1
points 10"
Jencey, did you like Saving Grace? It was so not what I was expecting, but I really liked it!
Going to try it! I've missed these!5 Point Tasks
5.2 A funny book - Yes Please by Amy Poehler
5.5 A book that scares you
5.6 A book at the bottom or your to-read list
5.7 A book based entirely on its cover
5.8 A book set in high school
5.9 A book with a color in the title
5.10 A book by an author you’ve never read before
10 Point Tasks
10.1 A book that became a movie - The DUFF
10.2 A book with a number in the title
10.3
10.4 A book with a one-word title - Between
10.6 A popular author’s first book
10.7 A book with antonyms in the title
10.8 A book with magic
10.9 A book written by an author with your same initials
10.10
15 Point Tasks
15.1 A book with more than 500 pages, and a book you can finish in a day
15.2 A book written by someone under 30, and a book by a female author - Falling into Place
15.3 A classic romance, and a book of short stories
15.4 A nonfiction book, and a book based on a true story
25 Point Tasks
25.1 A book that you own but never read, a book a friend recommended, and a book your mom (or dad) loves
25.2 A memoir, a book with a love triangle, and a book you started but never finished -
25.3 A trilogy
25.4 Permanent Task – Read three RDI Books
40 books/310 points
Task Completed:10.2 A book with a number in the title – Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty
1/40 books
10/310 points
Bianca wrote: "Jencey/ wrote: "Task completed: 10.9 A book written by an author with your same initials: Saving Grace by Jane Green (JG)books 1
points 10"
Jencey, did you like Saving Grace? It was so not wha..."
I did. I have posted my review, but I did like it once it got to the climax. I just felt for Grace the rest of the time.
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10.3 A Book with Nonhuman Characters
The Wind in the Willows
Books: 1/40
Points: 10/310"
Good choice! I still have no idea what to do for this one....
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5 Point Tasks
5.1 A book published this year
5.2 A funny book
5.3 A mystery or thriller
5.4 A book from an author you love that you haven’t read yet
5.5 A book ..."
Suzanne! Yay! Glad to have you back in the challenge, we've missed you!
Task completed 10.4 One word title: Perdita, Hilary Scharper2/40 books
20/310 points
I've arrived in Phoenix, but my things have been delayed. Not sure how well I'll do with this challenge since I'm getting settled and adjusting to my new workload, but I'll give it a try.5 Point Tasks
5.1 A book published this year
5.2 A funny book
5.3 A mystery or thriller
5.4 A book from an author you love that you haven’t read yet
5.5 A book that scares you
5.6 A book at the bottom or your to-read list
5.7 A book based entirely on its cover
5.8 A book set in high school
5.9 A book with a color in the title
5.10 A book by an author you’ve never read before
10 Point Tasks
10.1 A book that became a movie
10.2 A book with a number in the title
10.3 A book with nonhuman characters
10.4 A book with a one-word title
10.5 A book set in a different country
10.6 A popular author’s first book
10.7 A book with antonyms in the title
10.8 A book with magic
10.9 A book written by an author with your same initials
10.10 A book based on or turned into a TV show
15 Point Tasks
15.1 A book with more than 500 pages, and a book you can finish in a day (one day)
15.2 A book written by someone under 30, and a book by a female author (female author)
15.3 A classic romance, and a book of short stories
15.4 A nonfiction book, and a book based on a true story (nonfiction)
25 Point Tasks
25.1 A book that you own but never read, a book a friend recommended, and a book your mom (or dad) loves
25.2 A memoir, a book with a love triangle, and a book you started but never finished (memoir)
25.3 A trilogy
25.4 Permanent Task – Read three RDI Books
40 books/310 points
Task completed 5.3: A mystery: Cane and Abe, James Grippando10.6 a popular author's first book: Baltimore Blues, Laura Lippman
4/40 books
35/310 points
Task Completed5.10 A book by an author you’ve never read before: The Kitchen House, Kathleen Grissom, 1/10/15
1/40 books
5/310 points
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5 Poin..."
Oh geez, sounds like an ordeal! I hope your things arrive soon. And if you're able to get one book read with everything else going on, more power to you!
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10.1 A book that became a movie: Gone Girl – Gillian Flynn
1/40 books
10/310 points
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Kristin - 35
Jencey - 10
Julie - 10
Stacy - 10
Tina - 10
Alicia - 5
Stacy wrote: "Oh geez, sounds like an ordeal! I hope your things arrive soon. And if you're able to get one book read with everything else going on, more power to you!Supposedly the movers are delivering on Friday, but I'll believe that when they're actually here bringing it all into my apartment. I'm a little under halfway through Keeping the Feast. So maybe I'll get one book read before the end of January!
Task completed 5.4 a book from an author that you love: Halfway In Between, Steena Holmes5/40 books
40/310 points
Stacy wrote: "I will post my list as I come up with it to give examples on some of them (like the author under 30). 5 Point Tasks
5.1 A book published this year: New Uses For Old Boyfriends – Beth Kendrick
5...."
Stacy, I saw you added Big Little Lies to your list - I cannot wait to read that one!! I'm adding it to my list too. :)
I'm joining in! I'm so late in posting my task list- sorry! 5 Point Tasks
5.1 A book published this year
5.2 A funny book
5.4 A book from an author you love that you haven’t read yet
5.5 A book that scares you
5.6 A book at the bottom or your to-read list
5.7 A book based entirely on its cover
5.8 A book set in high school
5.9 A book with a color in the title
10 Point Tasks
10.2 A book with a number in the title
10.3 A book with nonhuman characters
10.4 A book with a one-word title
10.5 A book set in a different country
10.6 A popular author’s first book
10.7 A book with antonyms in the title
10.8 A book with magic
10.9 A book written by an author with your same initials
10.10 A book based on or turned into a TV show
15 Point Tasks
15.1 A book with more than 500 pages, and a book you can finish in a day
15.2 A book written by someone under 30, and a book by a female author
15.3 A classic romance, and a book of short stories
15.4 A nonfiction book, and a book based on a true story
25 Point Tasks
25.1 A book that you own but never read, a book a friend recommended, and a book your mom (or dad) loves
25.2 A memoir, a book with a love triangle, and a book you started but never finished
25.3 A trilogy
25.4 Permanent Task – Read three RDI Books
3/40 books
20/310 points
Tasks Completed: 5.3 A mystery or thriller: Homicide in High Heels by Gemma Halliday 1/7/15
5.10 A book by an author you've never read before: Blogger Girl by Meredith Schorr 1/11/15
10.1 A book that became a movie: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll 1/2/15
3/40 books
20/310 points
Task completed!10.5 A book set in a different country - First World Problems (Set in Guyana - so cool! I wouldn't last 5 minutes there, but I found it fascinating!)
10 points
Question: a book based on a true story, could I just use a historical fiction book?
Task completed 5.1 Book published this year: The Grown Ups by Robin Antalek6/40 books
45/310 points
Alicia wrote: "Question: a book based on a true story, could I just use a historical fiction book?"I think this would count Alicia. I am reading a book that is a fictionalized account of Anne Morrow Lindbergh's life and that would count for it. Or see what Stacy says?
Is that Charles Lindbergh's wife?Jencey/ wrote: "Alicia wrote: "Question: a book based on a true story, could I just use a historical fiction book?"
I think this would count Alicia. I am reading a book that is a fictionalized account of Anne Mo..."
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5.2 A funny book: The Rosie Effect – Graeme Simsion
2/40 books
15/310 points
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Sure, I don't see why not. :)
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5 Point Tasks
5.1 A book published this year
5.2 A funny book
5.3 A mystery or thriller: Homicide in High Heels by Gemm..."
No worries! It's awesome to have you join in!
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5 Point Tasks
5.1 A book published this year: New Uses For Old Boyfriends – Be..."
I've been on a wait list at the library (for the audiobook) for it forever!!!
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Supposedly the movers are de..."
I hope they made it yesterday!
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Kristin - 45
Laura - 20
Stacy - 15
Jencey - 10
Julie - 10
Suzanne - 10
Tina - 10
Alicia - 5
TASK COMPLETED:5.10 A book by an author you’ve never read before - Holiday Wedding by Robyn Neeley
1/40 books
5/310 points
task completed 5.10 Book by author never read: Last Words, Rich Zahradnik7/40 books
50/310 points
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This challenge is based on a challenge list that Alicia found on Facebook (posted by PopSugar - I think that's what it said....). There are 50 tasks on the original list, but I whittled it down to fit the number of tasks for our challenges. And, I tried to stick with the easiest ones - most of these have turned up a time or two in past challenges.
Thank you Alicia for finding this list because I didn't know WHAT I was going to do for this challenge! :)