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TT2-JUNE/JULY Challenge: 7% Solution - or 49 in 49. (Rules, Categories, etc.)
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Jun 02, 2013 04:25AM
I have a short question: I just finished a book which has less than 160 pages. If I remember correctly from the May RaT we were allowed to use books with less than 160 pages then. Will that also be possible this time?
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Unfortunately, there's not a short answer, Ellinor. You may only use a book less than 160 pages if you have a "blinkie" cupcake, which you currently do not, as you have no cupcakes from the R-a-T.
However, you still have the opportunity to earn a "blinkie" cupcake here.
If you don't understand "blinkies," don't worry about it. The person I think I'll be able to help out Magenta Mix-up will.
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Sorry, no. Seven letters in the title would only count if it was one (or fewer) words. However, the author's last name for that book works.
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12th of Never"
Turtlecollector, the Mods have decided NOT to allow this one. We don't want to set that precedence. We may use numbers somehow in the future, or even Round III.
This is based on numbers like 1, which could be read as one or first.
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For Categories #2 & #3 of the 7% Solution Challenge the Team ahead and behind does NOT change every week. It is determined by the last Sunday Updates in May and June.
When July 1st comes, members may begin using additional colors, if you have any change in who is ahead or behind you on the last Sunday Update in June. You may continue using the old colors, too.
Mods, feel free to delete this post if you find it spam-my, but we're having a buddy read for Awaken by Katie Kacvinsky (
) over here, if anyone is interested in another buddy-read for Category #4! =)
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My team captain has asked me to try to figure this out, and I'm stumped! Can someone please summarize for me what is required in order to get credit for a buddy read? I've read through this whole thread at least twice, but the rules have changed several times, and I'm confused. If it helps at all, the book in question is Dracula, which is, I think, an existing buddy read somewhere here in NBRC. Thanks!
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~ “Buddy Reads” and the 7% Solution Challenge ~
With regards to the 7% Solution Challenge taking place within the Tower Teams Reading Challenge, the Mods have decided that you do NOT need to create a day’s worth of DQs to satisfy Category #4 - Books of the Month or any impromptu “buddy reads.”
As far as the current BOMs, the Mods would appreciate any help (and there might be a cupcake
or two in it for your Team, if you do a set). Note: We added start dates to the threads’ titles.
Requirement for 7% Completion
Nevertheless, we stipulate that members participating in that challenge need to give more than a two sentence statement. Something more than, “I loved it. But hated the cliffhanger at the end...” repeatedly, member after member.
One example we liked was a comment or two at the end of every chapter or two where people put these under “view spoiler” (view spoiler). This is fine with us, though that makes it difficult to access for members reading on their phones.
Therefore, there needs to be some kind of designated stopping points for discussion - by chapters with view spoilers, as mentioned, or defined sections - agreed upon or defined by someone willing to make the suggestion.
If you like, you may reserve a post that refers the Mods to your comments.
Example (For this example, they all go to the same post; hopefully, you get the idea.)
Steven - link to my comments 6/10 on The Hobbit
Steven - link to my comments 6/12 on The Hobbit
Steven - link to my comments 6/14 on The Hobbit
I think so LOL So if one of our team members participates in the Dracula book discussion, for example, all she would have to do is answer some of the DQs -- some being the operative term here, I guess -- and include links to the messages where her comments are posted? Sorry, my brain is a bit fuzzy tonight. I had to say goodbye to son and DIL this afternoon (they leave tomorrow for Japan), and this mama isn't happy about having her baby boy go so far away for so long. I know, I know, lots of mamas have had to deal with the same thing -- or worse -- but this is my first time!
That's okay. Well, for me anyway. LOL!Here is an example Emily responding to a section in the WWZ "buddy read." As is Karen's above her. Does that help?
I am stumped about the buddy reads/book of the month too. Can we go into old buddy reads such as this oneDearly Beloved and read the book and answer the questions according to the book breakdown?
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That one is not so old, but sure, Robin.
So just to clarify once again: we can just go back through old buddy-reads and simply answer the questions as we read, no matter how old the buddy-read was? (Sorry for all the questions, but I want to make sure I understand this!).
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Correct.
Well... unless you already answered them once and are just copying your answers/posts.
Thanks!!! I saw some not so older ones that I may do :)
Moderators of Nothing but Reading Challenges wrote: "Aneeqah wrote: "So just to clarify once again: we can just go back through old buddy-reads and simply answer the questions as we read, no matter how old the buddy-read was?"Correct.
Well... un..."
Awesome, thank you!! Like Robin, I was eyeing some older ones that I can go ahead and do now.
Aneeqah wrote: "Moderators of Nothing but Reading Challenges wrote: "Aneeqah wrote: "So just to clarify once again: we can just go back through old buddy-reads and simply answer the questions as we read, no matter..."LOL GREAT minds think alike :)
I'm so glad you guys brought up older BoM/Buddy Reads because I kept forgetting to look through those threads to see if there are any I want to read/participate in! I've already found a few but we'll see how I can figure them into my plans.
Thanks, LK, that makes it more clear :)
Barb wrote: "Thanks, LK, that makes it more clear :)"A little bit of discussion does wonders.
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Sorry for the misunderstanding, Barb. They do NOT have to do both. Just one or the other: section breaks or DQs, if someone is posting them.
Even if they're starting a BR that hasn't already been set up? Would they split up the tasks then? One person do the section breaks, another the discussion questions? I guess I don't have as good a handle on this as I thought, sorry!
They can decide among themselves. Each "buddy read" is going to be a bit different; have its own personality.I did kind of like the one I linked you to above, as they did a synopsis break and then one person posted one question. It prompted more discussion. I didn't mean to confuse you.
Oh it's easy to confuse me, especially tonight LOL I think I get it now, thank you for your patience :)
I have a question:If a team member finishes a book in June which he/she started in May could it be counted towards the team goal for the June-July Challenge?
Yes, Zara. It just has to be finished on/after June 1
Vi wrote: "Yes, Zara. It just has to be finished on/after June 1"Excellent. Thanks.
Is there enough mauve on this cover to count?
The two banner type sections behind the title and 'recipes included' bit are definitely mauve, I'm just not sure if they are enough.
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"Yes, Nairabell. Approved.
I know this is going to be a long shot but would you accept
for a black cover?
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for a black cover?"No, sorry, Vi. Works great for bronze, though.
What about the other edition? The One with face it's almost all black
LK: I thought so for that cover.Ooh, good one, ShoSho! Are we allowed to use Alternate covers?
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"Yes, that is black. Is that the cover you have?
Vi wrote: "Are we allowed to use Alternate covers?"
No. But then, how would we know which cover you have? We'll go by the cover you post.
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"Yes, all look like they are on this door:
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"Yes, all have flowers.
Moderators of Nothing but Reading Challenges wrote: "No. But then, how would we know which cover you have? We'll go by the cover you post. "I have the Kindle Edition which is the other cover. Well, it was worth a try :)
Need direction from mods - Would these titles be okay in task #7 using 7 words?The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead
World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
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The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead
World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War"
Yes. Both approved.
Moderators of Nothing but Reading Challenges wrote: "Rhonda wrote: "Need direction from mods - Would these titles be okay in task #7 using 7 words?The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead
World War Z: An Oral History of ..."
YAY!!!!!! Tyvm
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