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Winter Challenge 2012-2013: Completed Tasks with ?s/problems
Hi! I forgot information in my post #439 for task 20.6. I cleared this up in my repost #1024 (in completed tasks), but it doesn't look like the points ever got added to my total. =/
Pem - you need to put the link in for the books that you read - you can't just provide the title/author - take a look at the completed tasks thread and posts that other readers have made to give you an idea
Deirdre wrote: "Hi! I forgot information in my post #439 for task 20.6. I cleared this up in my repost #1024 (in completed tasks), but it doesn't look like the points ever got added to my total. =/"No, I have you down for completing tasks:
5.4,5.10
10.2
15.5, 15.10
20.6, 20.8, 20.9
25.2
For a total of 135, which is the same total you had in post 1131.
Dee wrote: "Pem - you need to put the link in for the books that you read - you can't just provide the title/author - take a look at the completed tasks thread and posts that other readers have made to give yo..."Thanks, Dee.
Lori TX - post 1444Task 25.13 -- Keep Holding On was written by Susane Colasanti, who does not mention Simone Elkeles as an influence. However, Miranda Kenneally does list Simone Elkeles as an influence so if you actually read a book by Miranda Kenneally, please repost this task with the correct book.
Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Jill Renee - post 1395Please check your totals. I have you at 195 points."
Kristi, Yes you are correct. I clearly just didn't add correctly :) I did make a post on 1/29 though worth 20 points. So my corrected total is now 215. Thank you!
Pam - you need to get the book added to goodreads - a librarian can do this - if you go to this thread - http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...they will need title; author; ISBN, page count; publisher etc
Mod
The History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria has 440 pages
Was that the big book you claimed? Did you read a different edition?
Pam - you can only claim big books for ones you read for tasks, and you need to specifically say in your post, book title - big book ticket and make sure you link to the exact version of the book you read
Claire - post 1458Task 50.1 - book A requires three instances of the same letter in the title. Alice in Wonderland has only 2 As in the title. Also, it this is the edition you read, it only has 96 pages and is, therefore, ineligible for the 50 point task. If you read a different version of this book with a different title, please repost this task with a link to the correct book edition.
Queenarwen - post 1481Task 10.1 - Wanted appears to be a book that exists only in ebook format. eBooks with no print version must be verified for length in the eBook verification thread.
Here are the posting requirements for ebooks: If you claim a book in Completed Tasks that exists ONLY in ebook format, you MUST provide a reference to the ebook verification document when you post ex."Approved @ line #" or provide the post number in the ebook verification thread where it was approved ex. "ebook Approved post #"
Please repost this task with the required information.
Also, your total is a bit off. You can't earn 83.7 points in this challenge. All the 5 point tasks = 5 points, all the 10 point tasks = 10 points. Taking out 10.1 until the above issue is resolved leaves you with 70 points for this post.
MARIA HELENAWonderful moderators - I accidentally got the wrong number of GR authors in the readerboard again (thru post 1450). You have me listed for 27, but it should only be 26 as of post 1446. Not that I mind getting extra tickets...
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Wonderful moderators - I accidentally got the wrong number of GR authors in the readerboard again (thru post 1450). You have me listed for 27, but it should only be 26 as of post 1446..."
I have 26 through post 1446- I had lots of trouble updating (that pesky over capacity message!!) My copy/paste must have had issues.
It should be better now. (fingers crossed)
Mod
to be over 500 pages what i do not understand is the big book tickets,
Is that 1 ticket for each big book?
Also i am think..."
Pam, Please take a look at Getting Started, SRC Explained, The Rules, Posting Requirements, and GR Author and Big Books.
Please remember that if you want to claim points or tickets you must include all the required information, including book and/or author links
Pam S - post 1473 Task 20.9 - According to Amazon, The History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria is part 1 of 12. The rules of the challenge state: 7. Each book must be read completely and can be counted only once per challenge. All elements of books separated into multiple parts (often identified as “Part 1”, “Part 2”, etc.) must be read.
Erin (NY) - post 1492Task 20.3, option 2: Gay Apparel -- REQUIRED: For any option requiring a cover image, you must include the cover in your post.
Please repost this task with the required element.
Queenarwen - post 1495Task 15.2 -- The Girl and the Genie appears to be a book that exists only in ebook format. eBooks with no print version must be verified for length in the eBook verification thread.
Here are the posting requirements for ebooks: If you claim a book in Completed Tasks that exists ONLY in ebook format, you MUST provide a reference to the ebook verification document when you post ex."Approved @ line #" or provide the post number in the ebook verification thread where it was approved ex. "ebook Approved post #"
Task 20.6 -- REQUIRED: State in your post the punctuation mark you chose.
Please repost these tasks with the required information.
Queenarwen - post 1497Task 25.3, book B -- REQUIRED: Include the letter count in your post, as shown in the examples in the task description.
Task 30.2, book B, option 2 -- REQUIRED: Post Cover AND explain what your flying/floating thing is.
Task 30.9 -- Passion and Pride appears to be a book that exists only in ebook format. eBooks with no print version must be verified for length in the eBook verification thread.
Here are the posting requirements for ebooks: If you claim a book in Completed Tasks that exists ONLY in ebook format, you MUST provide a reference to the ebook verification document when you post ex."Approved @ line #" or provide the post number in the ebook verification thread where it was approved ex. "ebook Approved post #"
Please repost these tasks with the required information. Also, adjust your totals. They should be whole numbers divisible by 5.
Suzanne VN - post 20.1Task 20.1 -- Sorry, but The Widow of the South does not appear to be Robert Hick's first book. It's his first novel, but the task specifically requires it to be a first book. His first book appears to be Nashville: Pilgrims of Guitar Town, published in 2000.
Sorry, I'm not doing very well staying off the problem list this time! I've got another book I can use for this task.
Mod
Your summary says 3 big book tickets, but you haven't claimed any. You must specifically state that you are claiming a big book ticket.
Laurie ME - post 1506Task 25.11 -- Required: Please state the chain of books used to arrive at Book 2.
Please repost this task with the required information.
ETA: Also, I assume you wanted to claim Maids of Misfortune for task 20.1, not 20.5 since you already have a book there. No need to repost this one, just let me know if this assumption is incorrect.
Donna Jo - post 1524Task 25.11 -- Required: Please state the chain of books used to arrive at Book 2.
Please repost this task with the required information.
BJ Rose - post 1527Task 30.4 - This task actually requires book 1 to have the same number of words in the title that corresponds to your roll (so in your case, 4). Then the second book can be one with 1-6 words. The books you have will work, just in opposite order. No need to repost, just letting you know. ;-)
Mrs.soule - post 1529Task 25.3, book B -- REQUIRED: Include the letter count in your post, as shown in the examples in the task description.
Please repost this task with the required information.
Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: " Donna Jo - post 1524Task 25.11 -- Required: Please state the chain of books used to arrive at Book 2.
Please repost this task with the required information."
Sorry. As soon as I saw your note to Laurie ME about this, I knew I'd done it wrong--and I'd even gone back and reread the task before I posted. Will repost tout suite.
Mariya - post 1540Task 25.8 -- The Gladiator's Master appears to be a book that exists only in ebook format. eBooks with no print version must be verified for length in the eBook verification thread.
Posting requirements for ebooks: If you claim a book in Completed Tasks that exists ONLY in ebook format, you MUST provide a reference to the ebook verification document when you post ex."Approved @ line #" or provide the post number in the ebook verification thread where it was approved ex. "ebook Approved post #"
Please repost this task with the required information.
Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: " Mrs.soule - post 1529Task 25.3, book B -- REQUIRED: Include the letter count in your post, as shown in the examples in the task description.
Please repost this task with the required information."
Reposted.
I've claimed only two and each post notes the number of pages under the book:http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
I'll use the words Big Book next time. Do I need to repost?
CathyG - post 1562Task 25.5 -- Misled appears to be a book that exists only in ebook format. eBooks with no print version must be verified for length in the eBook verification thread.
Posting requirements for ebooks: If you claim a book in Completed Tasks that exists ONLY in ebook format, you MUST provide a reference to the ebook verification document when you post ex."Approved @ line #" or provide the post number in the ebook verification thread where it was approved ex. "ebook Approved post #"
Please repost this task with the required information.
Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Laurie ME - post 1506Task 25.11 -- Required: Please state the chain of books used to arrive at Book 2.
Please repost this task with the required information.
ETA: Also, I assume you wanted to c..."
Yes, that assumption is correct, sorry about that; and I'll repost 25.11. Thanks.
Mod
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......"
yes, please
Adding "big book" would be enough
OMA1229 - post 1563Task 25.3, book B -- REQUIRED: Include the letter count in your post, as shown in the examples in the task description.
Please repost this task with the required information.
Laurie ME - post 1568Task 25.11 - According to the task description, Hard Day's Knight is your book #0. Meaning that, since you rolled a 2, you would choose a book off of the Readers Also Enjoyed list for Hard Day's Knight and then a second book. So your list would look something like this:
Book A: Hard Day's Knight (#0)
From Hard Day's Knight Readers Also Enjoyed list I chose Can't Take My Eyes Off of You (#1)
From Can't Take My Eyes Off of You Readers Also Enjoyed list I chose and read:
Book B: __________________________ (#2)
Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Laurie ME - post 1568Task 25.11 - According to the task description, Hard Day's Knight is your book #0. Meaning that, since you rolled a 2, you would choose a book off of the Readers Also Enjoyed..."
okay - i'll have to add the second book. Sorry about my confusion ....
I claimed 2 Big Books in post #1520 and I don't see that I was credited for them on the reader board. They were Arctic Drift and Divine Grace and claimed for the following tasks and the links do take you to the pb versions showing the appropriate page counts. Can you please double check? Thank you.Task # 25.6 Fire and Ice
by Lori KingGR author
Option 2, fire on cover
Ebook approved @ line 450
by Clive Cussler Claiming Big Book ticket, 608 pages
Option 5, ice on cover
Task # 25.11 Time to Explore
Divine Grace by Heather Rainier
GR author
Claiming Big Book ticket, 520 pages
I rolled a 2. Original Book 1 = Divine Grace, then Rules of Desire/Leah Brooks (#1), then Beaumonts’ Brand/Lana Dare(#2)
Beaumonts’ Brand by Lana Dare
Mod
Sorry, it was a filter issue- corrected
Dlmrose wrote: "Deanna wrote: "I claimed 2 Big Books in post #1520 and I don't see that I was credited for them on the reader board. They were Arctic Drift and Divine Grace and claimed for the following tasks and ...Sorry, it was a filter issue- corrected "
Thank you kindly. :)
SAndy and Kristi, I'm sorry but I've messed up my point total AGAIN. It's what I recorded on my spread sheet--I entered a 5 for 10.1 instead of a 10, so my total should read 1055. I've gone back a double-checked that and it should be right now. Do I need to do any thing else to fix it for you?I apologize. I need to send you flowers or chocolate or something.
Donna Jo wrote: "SAndy and Kristi, I'm sorry but I've messed up my point total AGAIN. It's what I recorded on my spread sheet--I entered a 5 for 10.1 instead of a 10, so my total should read 1055. I've gone back ..."LOL... As much as I appreciate flowers, you don't need to do anything. It'll all work out in the next couple of updates.
Hi there!I claimed a Goodreads author in post #1590 that isn't showing up in that section of the readerboard. I checked to be sure it was updated, and it says it is through post #1600.
Below is a copy of my post, if that helps!
Thanks,
Bucket
20.3 Chris MD's Task: Deck the Halls
I chose "the old year passes" and read a book published in 2012. I read The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker.
**Karen Thompson Walker is a Goodreads author!**
Mod
I claimed a Goodreads author in post #1590 that isn't showing up in that section of the readerboard. I checked to be sure it was updated, and it says it is through post #1600.
Below is ..."
Sorry, fixed
NIKKI - post Task 10.6 - The task actually says that the author's initials must be found sequentially (either backward or forward) in NEWYEARSRESOLUTION. So Robert J. Wagner won't work. However, you're in luck as his coauthor, Scott Eyman, does - NEWYEARSRESOLUTION. No need to do anything, just FYI.
Sugar Snap - post 1618Task 20.10 -- Posting Requirements state: 3. To claim a task in Completed Tasks, you MUST include a link to the book edition you read. For instructions on adding a link, see post 1 of Add book/author/cover Instructions in General Help.
Please repost this task with the required link.
Donna JoI still have 5 more points than you do. I've got you at 1055 as of post 1621. Is that right?
For the Goodreads authors the Readerboard tally as of post #1600 is 14 but according to my spreadsheet I should have 15. Here is a list of posts with the Goodreads authors claimed. Hope it helps!post #37 James Rollins
post #44 Steve Berry
post #215 S.J. Watson
post #226 Maggie Stiefvater
post #721 James Patterson
post #908 Diccon Bewes
post #1054 Colleen Hoover
post #1029 Allison Winn Scotch
post #1106 Gillian Flynn
post #1127 E.L. James
post #1484 Patricia Cornwell
post #1484 Carrie Ryan
post #1486 Nicholas Sparks
post #1486 Nicholas Sparks
post #1570 James Patterson
Mod
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Thanks for the post #'s. I missed the 2nd one in post 1486- corrected in the next update
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Task 30.2, Book B, option 2 actually requires a a book that shows "something" flying in the air---- If it is flying or floating on the cover it will do. While the airplane on the cover of Plane Insanity is, indeed, a flying thing, it is not actually flying on the cover. If this is the cover of the book you read, you'll need to replace it with another book. If you read a different version, please repost this task with a link to the correct version.