The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion
FALL CHALLENGE 2013
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20.3. Best Review - Stefu's task: Most Read Authors
On the list I chose---it's numbered
1, 2, 3, 3, 5, 5, 5
Do I pick the second 3 to be the 4th on her list???
There was no 4 when I rolled a 4.
Such a great task. This one will be fun!
rolled a 2, 4 and ack...both authors i've read and neither one i've really enjoyed...who knows, maybe 3rd time for both will be the charm
Great task Stefu and yet another feature of goodreads that I was unaware of. Thanks for pointing it out to me.
What fun! I rolled 5, 4. So I can use Cynthia (friend #5) and read a Stephanie Laurens (author #4)OR I can use Diane S (friend #4) and read a Sarah Addison Allen(listed in what would be the #4 spot, but in a 6 way tie for 4) Either way, I win.
Oops, I may have goofed counting people. I counted straight down because I had my screen shifted over and didn't realize there were two columns, but I should probably go across and down. But that still gives me Iris Johanson and Beverly Cleary.
Since my friends are in two columns, do I count down or do I count from left to right? I hope this makes sense.
i think you could figure it out since the order is based on books added...right? (or am I over-thinking?)
If I do it on books added that would mean left to right. Thanks Dee, that makes sense. I missed that part :)
mine are in two columns also but it sounds like we go by number of books so that will tell .
Thanks Shelia. I guess I just read it too fast and was excited to see a new task posted :)
For what it's worth, the list of "most read" authors also includes books you have listed as "to read."
This is a fun task! I never looked at the "most read author" link before. Mine doesn't include my TBR because I don't use the big green button, I created a separate to-be-read shelf.Just so I don't forget, I rolled 3 and 5, friends are (3) Taylor and (5) Trisha, authors are (5) Sandra Brown and (3) Lauren Oliver respectively, and I have a Lauren Oliver on TBR so that will be the one.
we are only supposed to read one book for this task right?
My question is similar to Kathy's in message 5. I rolled a 6 for the book to read from my friend's list. When I get to the 6th author, there is a three-way tie for 6 (three author's whose books my friend has read 7 of for each). Can I choose from among those three authors or do I pick the one who occupies the exact spot when I count from 1 to 6 and land on the 6th one?
In case I add more friends and bump down who I rolled, here it is for the record: I rolled a 2 (Colette) and a 4 (Anne McCaffrey).
Such a great task!
Such a great task!
Oh, shoot! Now I am conflicted. I rolled a 5, 1. So I counted down the first column and picked my fifth friend listed in that column (Hettie) and looked at her top author. Since I had not heard of that author, I looked at my first friend (Karen K Miller) and her fifth rated author - Fern Michaels (actually tied for 4th). So I ran to the library and got out Fast Track.Then I came home to this discussion and found that counting across, my fifth friend becomes Marla and her top author is Jame Patterson - a favorite of mine! Now do I choose one of his books or stick with Michaels? Decisions, decisions. :)
Delmy =^.^= wrote: "we are only supposed to read one book for this task right?"The 20-point tasks are always one book.
Delmy =^.^= wrote: "we are only supposed to read one book for this task right?"Alternatively, you could choose to use the 5th friend and read the 2nd author on their list. Feel free to look at both options and pick either one.
20-pointers normally are and by the wording, I'd say yes. I love that we've got the option of picking either book. :)
I, too, goofed the first time I looked for a book. I think I've got it right this time:
I rolled a 4 - which is Sandra, and I also rolled a 3 - and her 3rd most read is Georgette Heyer. This is awesome, since I wanted to fit a couple of her books into the challenge. :) Save good old "15.10" for something else.
This was a quite limiting task, as I have only 3 friends on Goodreads. So I had to roll 3 times, as the first two rolls were 4/6 and 5/5. The third time I rolled a 2/2, so I'm limited to one author, but as this author is Stephen King, I think I can live with this.
Thanks all! I kind of figured it was only one book but I thought I'd check! :)
Rolled 1&2
1: friend- Carrie
2: author- Seeds of Yesterday
Rolled 1&2
1: friend- Carrie
2: author- Seeds of Yesterday
Mod
The third time I rolled a 2/2, so I'm limited to one auth..."
If you'd like to add more friends, take a look at the folder http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4.... Many people have posted there who would like to add more GR friends. And I am always okay with friend requests from any SRC participants - just note that you're an SRC participant in response to my challenge question (Why do you want to be my friend?).
Sandy wrote: "And I am always okay with friend requests from any SRC participants - just note that you're an SRC participant in response to my challenge question (Why do you want to be my friend?)."That goes for me, also.
I am also willing to accept friend requests. Just mention SRC in challenge question.
Kathy G. wrote: "On the list I chose---it's numbered
1, 2, 3, 3, 5, 5, 5
Do I pick the second 3 to be the 4th on her list???
There was no 4 when I rolled a 4."
Good question. In your case you would pick the second 3 listed.
In general for this task, the number rolled corresponds to the author's position in the list, not the numbering next to the authors. For example, your friend could have six authors tied for first place and they would all have a 1 to the left of their name. That's why you just start at the top of the list and count down.
Donna Jo wrote: "What fun! I rolled 5, 4. So I can use Cynthia (friend #5) and read a Stephanie Laurens (author #4)OR I can use Diane S (friend #4) and read a Sarah Addison Allen(listed in what would be the #4 sp..."
Yeah, the friend counting can be a little confusing. It is set up with two columns and the order goes top left, top right, then down a row left to right, etc.
Angela wrote: "If I do it on books added that would mean left to right. Thanks Dee, that makes sense. I missed that part :)"Yeah, the order goes left to right. So: Top left, top right, then down a row left to right, etc. If there is any confusion, just stick with number of books added.
Chris wrote: "For what it's worth, the list of "most read" authors also includes books you have listed as "to read.""That's weird...Mine doesn't do that. Although, if I click on the number of books read, it takes me to a list that includes my "to-read" shelf, but only counted the ones I have marked as "read."
Delmy =^.^= wrote: "we are only supposed to read one book for this task right?"Yes, only one book. For future reference, all 20 point tasks are one-book tasks.
Amy wrote: "My question is similar to Kathy's in message 5. I rolled a 6 for the book to read from my friend's list. When I get to the 6th author, there is a three-way tie for 6 (three author's whose books my ..."Your choice would be the author in the exact sixth spot. You can ignore the numbers to the left of the author.
Fandury wrote: "This was a quite limiting task, as I have only 3 friends on Goodreads. So I had to roll 3 times, as the first two rolls were 4/6 and 5/5. The third time I rolled a 2/2, so I'm limited to one auth..."
Sorry it ended up being so limiting for you! Stephen King is my favorite, so I'm sure you'll be fine with that!
Rolled a 4 & 1GR Friend: Lady Allison
Author: Susan Mallory
I really like this task! even though I don't usually do the dice roller ones. I rolled a 4 & 3 which came up for my friend Lahni's 3rd most read author, J.K. Rowling. The book I am reading is "The Cuckoo's Calling" published under Rowling's pseudonym, Robert Galbraith. Can I count this book here, since I have already read all of her books written under her own name?
Randy wrote: "I really like this task! even though I don't usually do the dice roller ones. I rolled a 4 & 3 which came up for my friend Lahni's 3rd most read author, J.K. Rowling. The book I am reading is "The ..."Yes, let's count pseudonyms/pen names for this task. So you can read "Robert Galbraith" for the "J.K. Rowling" selection. Same would work if you got "Richard Bachman" and decided to read "Stephen King."
Would a co-authord book work? Terry Prachett ended up being one of the author/reader combos - could I read The Long War which he co-authored with Stephen Baxter?thanks!
Bekka wrote: "Would a co-authord book work? Terry Prachett ended up being one of the author/reader combos - could I read The Long War which he co-authored with Stephen Baxter?thanks!"
Yes, let's count co-authors for this task also.
ack - i'm assuming if our friends list changes (like one person just went from 5 to 4) - that I can use the original, as long as I note where they were?
I'm going to post this here so I can keep track of it. I rolled a 4 and 5. My 4th friend was Meghan (with the stars in front/back of her name) and her 5th most read author is Cassandra Clare.
Mod
From the moderator's stand point, that's fine, Dee. Just include a note to the effect that when you chose the book you read [friend's name] was #5 on your list and her #X (whatever other number your rolled) favorite author was [author of book you chose]. Does that make sense?
yeah - I did...I got totally confused for a moment when I went to verify because I couldn't find the friend I swore was there...I didn't realize the friend thing rotates...but problem fixed (and posted) ;)
I rolled a 2 & 5 and picked my 5th friend, Aileen and 2nd author, Stephen King.The Stand by Stephen King
Stefu wrote: "Bekka wrote: "Would a co-authord book work? Terry Prachett ended up being one of the author/reader combos - could I read The Long War which he co-authored with Stephen Baxter?thanks!"
Yes, let's ..."
Thanks, Stefu!
I rolled a 3 and a two and I decided to reverse them and use: Sheila - 2nd friend going from left to right
3rd Author: Janet Evanovich.
Am I correct? Is this the correct way to do your task?
A Note: Anyone needs GR friends for this task, send me a friend request and state SRC. I'll accept every friend request from SRC members.
Anne (Booklady) wrote: "I rolled a 3 and a two and I decided to reverse them and use: Sheila - 2nd friend going from left to right
3rd Author: Janet Evanovich.
Am I correct? Is this the correct way to do your task?..."
Looks like you've done this correctly. Enjoy Evanovich!
Stefu wrote: "Anne (Booklady) wrote: "I rolled a 3 and a two and I decided to reverse them and use: Sheila - 2nd friend going from left to right
3rd Author: Janet Evanovich.
Am I correct? Is this the cor..."
Thanks!
I rolled a 6 and a 2, so will select my 6th friend (LIZZ NEILL) and her 2nd most read author is Sherrilyn Kenyon. Just wanted to post this in case of any changes to my friend list.
The Seasonal Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
The Stand (other topics)Fast Track (other topics)
The Long War (other topics)
Authors mentioned in this topic
Janet Evanovich (other topics)Stephen King (other topics)
Sherrilyn Kenyon (other topics)
Thank you all for voting for my review! Since the book I reviewed is by my “Most Read Author,” I am dedicating this task to Most Read Authors!
I love using Goodreads’ many features. One of these features is viewing your Most Read Authors. To get to this page, click on “My Books,” then click “Most Read Authors” on the left hand side of the screen under the list of your bookshelves.
This will display all of the authors from which you have read at least two books. It also gives you the option to view your friends’ Most Read Authors (friends are listed on the right hand side of the screen, listed in order of most books added). For this task, roll two dice, Dice Roller, and follow this example:
Your dice roll will lead you to the author you will read. If you rolled a 2 and a 5, then you would do the following: Click on the 2nd friend in the list (corresponding to the number 2 rolled—again, the friend order goes from the friend with the most books added down to the least books added). This will show you that friend's most read authors. Then count down 5 authors (corresponding to the number 5 rolled) and read a book by that author. Alternatively, you could choose to use the 5th friend and read the 2nd author on their list. Feel free to look at both options and pick either one. If you roll doubles, roll again to give you both options. In rare cases, the options for authors will not work under the SRC guidelines (for example, the author may only write children’s picture books). In this case, just re-roll the dice.
ALTERNATE METHOD:
1. Pull up your list of friends, from your Home page or your Profile page.
2. At the top of the list of friends, to the right of the letters of the alphabet, there's a sort box. Sort by "books added." Use one of your die roll numbers to count down the list of friends to find the one to use.
3. Click on the friend's name.
4. When you get to the friend's page, click on the gray bar that says "X's Bookshelves."
5. Scroll down to the bottom of the list of shelves, and you'll find a link for "Most Read Authors." Count down the number from your second die to find the author you should use.
6. Repeat for the other combination of the dice.
REQUIRED: In your post, include the results of your dice roll and the name of the GR friend whose list you used.
NOTE: Books with genre "Children's" or "Kids" with 100+ pages may be used for this task.
NOTE: Genres “Graphic Novel,” “Sequential Art,” “Comics,” and “Manga” may be used for this task.