Lyn (Readinghearts)’s Comments (group member since Apr 07, 2009)

Lyn (Readinghearts)’s comments from the Pick-a-Shelf group.

Updated through post 52

Sam wrote: "Lyn M wrote: "paperback Reserved by Lynn B
paranormal Reserved by Vi
paranormal-romance Reserved by Amanda
philosophy reserved by CassieV
picture-books
poetry Reserved by Candiss
politic..."

You.ve got them Sam. And may I say....Thanks for taking science!

Final ruling from Tien on the Character name:


Originally, I was looking for name in title where names are of characters which we may come across in everyday life. However, it has appeared that I have left too wide a margin & too subjective interpretations of what they may be which don't seem to be a good move on my part.

The following is the final revision to the intent behind 'name in title' with (hopefully) finite and clear enough boundaries:

Given Name (of a main character*) in title (No subtitle / series name) starting with the letter… A-Z

*For the purpose of this game, Main Character will be 'defined' as follows:
1. a person (have a human form or to at least hold a human form for at least 50% of the book); AND
2. at least 90% of the book is on this character; OR
3. the book being told from his / her perspective (first person) for part of the book.


PS: Happy New Year, everybody! :)

As I read this, Calpurnia Tate, Thursday Next, Don Quixote, and Bittterblue would all fit. The only one that would not fit is Skippy Dies since Skippy is not the main character's given name.

As I read the new rule for the Character in Title and think it makes a lot of sense and is something that we can all move forward with. Thanks for the update on the rule, Tien. :)

Talia wrote: "I'll be reading Eragon . I've seen the movie but have had the book on my TBR shelf for years. It's finally time to crack this one open. I'll also read [bookcover:A Storm..."

Talia - I thought the Eragon book was much better than the movie.

LynnB wrote: "I just read a book by Bess Streeter Aldrich today. Can I have that count as "B" for author's first name, or do I need to reserve these in advance? The letter is not reserved as of the moment."

I don't believe that you need to reserve them in advance. Did you also post this on the Report thread?

updated through post 55

I believe this will be cleared up soon. As a result, I will leave things as they are for now.

Dee wrote: "leave me in for Calpurnia right now - if Tien decides no, then i'll move it somewhere else"

I was just going to suggest that, Dee. I will send her a PM today.

D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Lyn M wrote: "Actually, I think you are off the hook on this one, lol. As I re-read the rule, last names are not allowed, and the character's name is actually Don Juan Quixote, right? So Quixote is..."

Duh, you are right, so it still fits. Sorry. I was totally confused. :(

Amy wrote: "Lyn M wrote: "Amy wrote: "I'll grab 2 for Character Name in Title:

S: Skippy Dies
V: Citizen Vince"

So - I read your comment in the Battle Plan thread. Are you withdrawing Skippy Dies since Ski..."

OK

Bea wrote: "Lyn M wrote: "Updated through message 46"

? My computer screen says your update post is 40. In fact, we do not yet have 46 posts in this thread. Need more coffee? or sleep?"

Lol, Bea. I copied and posted that from the Shelves Planning thread. Guess I forgot to change the post, lol.

D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "LOL, Lyn! I'm sure you think I'm neurotic.Im in soo many challenges that I trying to pick books that serve more than one of them. That's why all the planning!"

I don't think that you are neurotic. I am actually in awe. I used to do that all of the time, but then I would make these beautiful plans only to not read any of the books, lol. I love planning challenges, but I am not very good at follow through.

Updated through post 49

Susan wrote: "Lyn M wrote: "OK, As I read this now, the following are no longer allowed: ...
One of our Thursdays are missing. "

I thought (in that same message you quoted, # 49) it sounded like Tien was sayin..."

You are right, Sue, she did. It's the "something that you would name your children" part that has me still on the fence. I did not know what Nicole Kidman's daughter's name was, so to me Thursday does not seem like a name that someone would use.. What I am really looking for is a bit more clarification so people don't read books and then find out they didn't qualify.

I am okay with going either way. I just don't want to OK a reservation for a book and then have Tien say it doesn't fit after the person has read it and tries to report it.

D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "OK, so I picked my first book of the year already and it fits like a million shelves but (of course) doesn't fit the ones I've already requested which I know are safe. Now the question is...which s..."

I love your posts. You always make me smile, lol. I can't wait to see what you come up with. :)

Can I reserve 2004, 2006, AND 2008

Tien wrote: "Lyn M wrote: "That is cuz Tien in so......clever, diabolical...I can think of many more, lol. Her challenges are the most intense I have ever seen. :)"

Eeep *blushes* thank you, Lyn... I don't k..."

They are by far the most interesting, that is for sure. And I love variety!

Karen wrote: "Lyn M wrote: "Karen wrote: "Just joined this group and first thing I see is this absolutely amazing challenge !!! Great idea Tien :)


D.G. I saw this group in your groups :) :)"

Welcome to the gr..."

No worries, Karen. I wouldn't want to be called Karen2, either, I just wasn't sure what to use. I will change it to Karen Booklover. :)