Deedee’s Comments (group member since Aug 04, 2010)

Deedee’s comments from the Reading with Style group.

Connie wrote: "I really enjoy the planning stage of the sub-challenges so I appreciate that the mods come up with so many different ideas."

Me too!

I enjoyed planning for the Roulette Sub-Challenge we did a while back.

The challenges that push me past American & British writers has broadened my reading.

Reading books in a set order is unnecessarily difficult for me as most of my books I get from the library --

Thanks to our moderators for running this group so well!!!

Task 20.3 She Writes
Read a book written by a woman with a woman main character.

The Dearly Departed (2001) by Elinor Lipman (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 269 pages)

+20 Task
+05 Combo (#10.9 pub. 2001)
+10 Female Author

Task Total: 20 + 05 + 10 = 35

Grand Total: 415 + 35 = 450

Task 10.9 Play the Numbers
Read a book that was originally published in a year which contains the numerals 1 and 2, such as 2011, 1925, 1862, etc.

The Blue-Eyed Aborigine (2010) by Rosemary Hayes

+10 Task

Task Total: 10

Grand Total: 405 + 10 = 415

Elizabeth (Alaska) wrote: "Deedee wrote: "I'm looking to use The Blue-Eyed Aborigine by Rosemary Hayes for
2 Author born 1914-18 OR 1939-45

wikipedia shows Rosemary Hayes' birthday as
Rosemar..."

Drat. Thanks though for the quick reply

I'm looking to use The Blue-Eyed Aborigine by Rosemary Hayes for
2 Author born 1914-18 OR 1939-45

wikipedia shows Rosemary Hayes' birthday as
Rosemary Hayes (born December 10, 1942)

One of the main page genres is "Young Adult'; however, there is no Lexile score for this novel.

BPL is
Location: Dekalb YA Fic
Call #: FIC HAYES
Here's the link: BPL The Blue Eyed Aborigine

I'm a couple of chapters into the novel right now, and there is some rather graphic violent content -- I wouldn't put it as YA, but then, I'm not a librarian.

My question: can I use this book for CYOA B2?

Thanks

Task 15.3 CYOA – A2. Author's Name contains no letter L

Manjiri Prabhu

The Cosmic Clues (Stellar Investigations Detective Agency #1) (2004) by Manjiri Prabhu (female) (Goodreads Author) (Paperback, 371 pages)

+15 Task

Task Total: 15

Grand Total: 380 + 15 = 395

Task 20.7 Island Dreams
Read a book that takes place (at least 75%) on an island country

Set in Scotland, which is part of the United Kingdom.

Burning Down George Orwell's House (2015) by Andrew Ervin (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 272 pages)

+20 Task
+05 Combo (#10.9 pub. 2015)

Task Total: 20 + 05 = 25

Grand Total: 355 + 25 = 380

Task 10.7 Alphabet Soup

B – O

Opioid, Indiana (2019) by Brian Allen Carr (Goodreads Author) (Paperback, 213 pages)

+10 Task
+10 Combo (#10.5(most recent published), #10.9 pub. 2019)

Task Total: 10 + 10 = 20

Grand Total: 350 + 20 = 370

Task 20.9 The Season of Shorter Days
Read an anthology or collection of stories that includes (non-introductory) writing by more than one author.

Hags, Sirens, and Other Bad Girls of Fantasy (2006) edited by Denise Little (Paperback, 307 pages)

+20 Task

Task Total: 20

Grand Total: 330 + 20 = 350

Task 20.6 Stand Up For Your Rights
This is a non-fiction memoir of Jose Antonio Vargas. He came to California ‘without papers’ from the Philippines when he was 12 years old. He has faced obstacles because his undocumented status, because of his race, and because of his gay sexual orientation.

Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen (2018) by Jose Antonio Vargas (Hardcover, 256 pages) [921]

+20 Task
+10 Combo (#10.5 (most recently published), #10.9 pub. 2018)

Task Total: 20 + 10 = 30

Grand Total: 300 + 30 = 330

Task 20.2 Freedom Season
Read a book related to the American Civil War or a novel set in the American South.

Hymns of the Republic: The Story of the Final Year of the American Civil War (2019) by S.C. Gwynne (male) (Hardcover, 395 pages) [973.7]

+20 Task
+10 Combo (#10.5(most recent book), #10.9 pub. 2019)

Task Total: 20 + 10 = 30

Grand Total: 270 + 30 = 300

Task 10.1 5-Star Reads
Read a book another RwS member has rated 5 stars.
Rachel N. - Jul 01, 2019
Amy W - Dec 11, 2019
Tanya - Aug 21, 2019
Jen from Quebec :0) - Sep 21, 2019

Recursion (2019) by Blake Crouch (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 330 pages)
Goodreads Choice Award for Science Fiction (2019) * WINNER

+10 Task
+20 Combo (#10.2(starts with “R”), #10.5(most recent book), #10.8 single word title, #10.9 pub. 2019)

Task Total: 10 + 20 = 30

Grand Total: 225 + 30 = 255

Task 20.7 Island Dreams
Read a book that takes place (at least 75%) on an island country.
United Kingdom

The Lost Book of the Grail (2017) by Charlie Lovett (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 321 pages)

+20 Task
+10 Combo (#10.5 most recent pub., #10.9 pub. 2017)

Task Total: 20 + 10 = 30

Grand Total: 195 + 30 = 225

Task 10.7 Alphabet Soup

C - P
C (Charlie) – P (Paper)

The Paper Magician (The Paper Magician #1) (2014) by Charlie N. Holmberg (female) (Goodreads Author) (Paperback, 222 pages)
BPL lists this novel in FICTION (not YOUNG ADULT)
From Goodreads Author Biography: Charlie is female, despite having a boy name .

+10 Task
+10 Female Author
+15 Combo (#10.9 pub. 2014, #20.3 female author & main character, #20.7 set in United Kingdom)

Task Total: 10 + 10 + 15 = 35

Grand Total: 160 + 35 = 195

I'm trying to find a book for this task. I'll have to look at steampunk, see if any of those fit.

Some ideas related to 19th century computers:
For Non-fiction:
The Difference Engine : Charles Babbage And The Quest To Build The First Computer by Doron Swade
For Graphic Novels:
The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage by Sydney Padua
For Fiction:
The Difference Engine by William Gibson -- normally called "cyberpunk" rather than "steampunk"
The Goodreads description: 1855: The Industrial Revolution is in full and inexorable swing, powered by steam-driven cybernetic Engines

Task 15.2 CYOA – A3. Author publishes using (at least) 3 Names

The Trojan War Museum and Other Stories (2019) by Ayse Papatya Bucak (female) (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 210 pages)

+15 Task

Task Total: 15

Grand Total: 145 + 15 = 160

Task 15.1 CYOA - B5. Author born in Octoberfest Country
Author Born in the United States

On Turpentine Lane (2017) by Elinor Lipman (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 305 pages)

+15 Task

Task Total: 15

Grand Total: 130 + 15 = 145

Task 20.3 She Writes
Read a book written by a woman with a woman main character.
Written by Laura; main character Jaine.

Death of a Bachelorette (A Jaine Austen Mystery #15) (2017) by Laura Levine (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 245 pages)

+20 Task
+05 Combo (#10.9 published 2017)
+10 Female Author

Task Total: 20 + 05 + 10 = 35

Grand Total: 95 + 35 = 130

Task 20.3 She Writes
Read a book written by a woman with a woman main character.
Written by Emily; main character Natalie.

The Love That Split the World (2016) by Emily Henry (Goodreads Author) (Hardcover, 390 pages)

+20 Task
+05 Combo (#10.9 published 2016)
+10 Female Author

Task Total: 20 + 05 + 10 = 35

Grand Total: 60 + 35 = 95

Task 20.7 Island Dreams
Read a book that takes place (at least 75%) on an island country.
United Kingdom

The Lost Child of Lychford (Lychford #2) (2016) by Paul Cornell (Goodreads Author) (Paperback, 138 pages)

+20 Task
+05 Combo (#10.9 published 2016)

Task Total: 20 + 05 = 25

Grand Total: 35 + 25 = 60