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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2013
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Summer Challenge 2013: Questions/Problems in Completed Tasks
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Task 5.5 requires " a book with one of the color words from Microsofts's Basic Color List in the title/subtitle"
Red is not in the title Fahrenheit 451
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task 5.3 requires "a book that has consecutive words beginning with the same letter in its title" Undead and Unemployed does not have consecutive words that begin with the same letter UAU
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task 5.8 requires "a book with more than one author" Artists/illustrators are not authors.
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task 5.1 Mercy Kill was written by Lori G. Armstrong not J.A. Konrath and you have claimed Mercy Kill again for task 10.10. Did you mean to post a different book for 5.1?
Dlmrose wrote: "Sheila post 46task 5.1 Mercy Kill was written by Lori G. Armstrong not J.A. Konrath and you have claimed Mercy Kill again for task 10.10. Did you mean to post a different book for 5.1?"
Yes 5.1 was supposed to be Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath
I don't know what happened there. I will repost 5.1
Thanks - bad start to the season!
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Derek Landy is not shown as being a Goodreads author.
If you are claiming a BB ticket, you need to say this explicitly in your post, not just include it in your totals at the bottom of the post, and link to the edition you read that establishes the length of the book. The edition shown in your post is to an audiobook - if you listened to an audiobook, you need to also include a link to the paper edition used to establish the length of the book.
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Only one GR author ticket is awarded per book, so you have a total of 2 in this post. No need to repost, but please adjust your totals in your records.
Sandy wrote: "Fiona (Titch) post 59Derek Landy is not shown as being a Goodreads author.
If you are claiming a BB ticket, you need to say this explicitly in your post, not just include it in your totals at t..."
Ok thanks, will re-do x
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Task 5.4 requires "specify what the circle is" Please repost this task with the required information
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task 5.5 asks for a color in the title-"Plural and possessive forms of the color word work, no other variations." Bluebeard is a variation that does not work
Sandy wrote: "Rhiannon post 68Only one GR author ticket is awarded per book, so you have a total of 2 in this post. No need to repost, but please adjust your totals in your records."
Ok thank you.
Dlmrose wrote: " Delmy =^.^= post 7
Task 5.5 requires " a book with one of the color words from Microsofts's Basic Color List in the title/subtitle"
Red is not in the title Fahrenheit 451"
ok. so i will just find another task for this book.
Task 5.5 requires " a book with one of the color words from Microsofts's Basic Color List in the title/subtitle"
Red is not in the title Fahrenheit 451"
ok. so i will just find another task for this book.
Delmy =^.^= wrote: "Dlmrose wrote: " Delmy =^.^= post 7Task 5.5 requires " a book with one of the color words from Microsofts's Basic Color List in the title/subtitle"
Red is not in the title Fahrenheit 451"
ok. s..."
Delmy, it could be used for 5.2 task x
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When you are claiming a BB ticket, you need to say that specifically in your post, not just indicate a number of pages. When we are having to move through many, many posts, and trying to keep records as accurately as possible, it helps to be able to look for the "magic words" - many people list the number of pages of their books, regardless of how many there are and regardless of whether they're claiming a BB ticket.
If you want to claim a BB ticket, please say it - "claiming BB ticket. 603 page book." Otherwise we will not necessarily pick it up.
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Please put tasks in numerical order.
task 15.7 requires "the same consecutive double letter pair found twice"
The Two Mrs. Abbotts ( (Miss Buncle #3) by D.E. Stevenson has BB, TT, SS but none are found twice
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You have linked to an ebook edition with 385 pages. If you read an edition with 500 or more pages, please link to that edition to claim a BB ticket.
I didn't see my name under the GR Author Ticket readerboard. I mentioned in my first completed tasks post (message 21) that the book I read was written by a GR author.
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Thanks for the heads up, Angie. It will show up in the next update.
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15.2 is a 2 book task: "Choose 2 different options and read a book for each. "
Please repost this task when completed
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task 20.7 The edition of Please Look After Mom that you linked does not have 250+ pages. If you read a different edition that does meet the page requirement, please repost with the correct edition
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task 15.7 requires "the same consecutive double letter pair found twice"
On Canaan's Side has AA in the title, NN in the series title and RR in the author, but none of them are found twice
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task 25.3 asks Pick 2 different options and (1) read a book for each, OR (2) read one book that satisfies both options. For the one book option, the book must be at least 400 pages long.
Regarding the one book option: you only indicated one option in your post. If your book fits another option please repost with the required information
Can I say that I am claiming 2 Big Book tickets. I posted on both of my books claiming.Death Bringer - Derek Landy (in message 100) and New Moon - Stephenie Meyer (in message 156).
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Task 30.6 Anne of Windy Poplars genre Childrens <300 Pages
Books with the genre "childrens" or "kids" that are between 100 and 299 pages may only be used for 5, 10, and 15 point tasks. Books with the genre “childrens” or "kids" on their main page may ONLY be used for tasks above 15 points IF they are at least 300 pages long or the task description specifically notes their inclusion
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task 20.6 Batman: The Dark Knight Returns- genre Sequential Art
Books with at least 100 pages whose main page lists any of these genres: Sequential Art, Comics, Comic Book, or Manga may only be used for 5, 10, and 15 point tasks unless the task description specifically notes their inclusion
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Death Bringer - Derek Landy (in message 100) and New Moon - Stephenie Meyer (in message 156)."
got it, Fiona. It will show up in the next update.
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Task 25.3- option 2 requires the numbers 6, 7, or 8 in the title, so "One" doesn't work, but it does work because the book was published in August. No need to repost
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task 5.10 Nora Ephron was not individually nominated, Lucky Guy was nominated for Best Play
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task 5.10 Dennis Kelly was not individually nominated. Matilda: The Musical was nominated for Best Book
Blast. I thought I had it right!Edited the post.
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Please check your total- I do not get 140
I have recorded 15.3, 25.6, 25.15, 30.2, 30.2, 30.5 = 155
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task 25.3 option 2 asks " read a book that was first published in June, July, or August"
The Knife of Never Letting Go was first published May 5 2008
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If you are claiming BB tickets, you need to specifically say this in your post, not just list page length. When we are trying to deal with the many, many posts that are made during the course of the challenge, we need to look for the "magic words," rather than trying to figure out if this is what you are doing.
It's enough to say "claiming BB ticket," although putting the info in bold is very helpful!
Dlmrose wrote: "Andy P post 280Please check your total- I do not get 140
I have recorded 15.3, 25.6, 25.15, 30.2, 30.2, 30.5 = 155" Thanks, I forgot to add 15.3
Ems (Ems Reviews Books) wrote: "Blast. I thought I had it right!
Edited the post."
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If you are claiming BB tickets, you need to specifically say this in your post, not just list page length. When we are trying to deal with the many, many posts that are made during the course of the challenge, we need to look for the "magic words," rather than trying to figure out if this is what you are doing.
It's enough to say "claiming BB ticket," although putting the info in bold is very helpful!
Jolie Post 290This post included Goodreads Author Oliver Sacks but it's not reflected in the readerboard listing of Goodreads Authors. This is the only Goodreads Author I've read thus far.
I'll bold Goodreads Author next time.
Thanks!
Re: GRAsI have posted 3 GRAs up to post 300, & have only been credited for 2.
Post 64
Post 213
Post 279
Thank you :)
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I have posted 3 GRAs up to post 300, & have only been credited for 2.
Thank you :)"
Jolie wrote: "Jolie Post 290
This post included Goodreads Author Oliver Sacks but it's not reflected in the readerboard listing of Goodreads Authors. This is the only Goodreads Author I've read thus far.
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Found and fixed - this will show up in the next update. Thanks for the quick heads up, and for the info about the specific posts - that made it easy to fix right away!
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Please check your total.
I have recorded 5.1 and 15.5 = 20 not 30
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task 20.4 requires "confirm that the author(s) is/are new to you."
Please repost with the required information
I should have 4 Big Book tickets. I think The Navigator which was claimed in Post 211 was missed.Thanks.
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If you are claiming BB tickets, you need to specifically say this in your post, not just list page length or include a number in your totals. When we are trying to deal with the many, many posts that are made during the course of the challenge, we need to look for the "magic words," rather than trying to figure out if this is what you are doing.
It's enough to say "claiming BB ticket," although putting the info in bold is very helpful!
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Thanks."
Sorry, Bluemoon - found and fixed! It will show up in the next update.
Sandy wrote: "Bluemoon wrote: "I should have 4 Big Book tickets. I think The Navigator which was claimed in Post 211 was missed.Thanks."
Sorry, Bluemoon - found and fixed! It will show up in the next update."
No problem. I know you guys have a lot to deal with.
Thanks again!
Dlmrose wrote: "Christine L post 204Task 30.6 Anne of Windy Poplars genre Childrens <300 Pages
Books with the genre "childrens" or "kids" that are between 100 and 299 pages may only be used for 5, 10, and 15 po..."
OK, thanks. Disregard post 204 - I will use books for something else. :)
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Please check your total
I have recorded 20.3 and 25.7 = 45 not 25
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task 25.19 option 3 requires "If you chose a cover option, please include the cover in your post."
Please repost this task with the required information
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task 25.15 option E requires "If you chose a cover option, please include the cover in your post."
Please repost this task with the required information
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If you have questions about your points on the Readerboard:
1. Make sure that the Readerboard has been updated through the post that you are concerned about.
2. Please check your math.
3. Check to see if one of your posts is listed in this thread with a question. If so, please make a NEW POST in the Completed tasks thread to clear up the question. DO NOT go back and edit the original post. I will not go backwards in the completed task thread to pick up points.
4. To avoid further questions/problems, please refer to the TASK DESCRIPTIONS and the POSTING REQUIREMENTS.
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