30.6 - Sandy/Kristi's task: Oh, the Places You'll Go

[Kristina Simon]

Apoorv wrote: "Thanks for the clarification on the previous post Kristi. I would appreciate if you could check these two books as well and see if they fit in your theme perfectly.

Book 1 : [book:The Painted Veil..."

That does fit perfectly!

[Kristina Simon]

Bea wrote: "I am planning to read a book by Randy Wayne White and Cold Ridge, which is set in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This works, right?"

Yep. That works.

[Kristina Simon]

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "BOOK 1 = The Sister - Max China

BOOK 2 = Journey Across the Four Seas: A Chinese Woman's Search for Home - Veronica Li"

That works.

[Kristina Simon]

Sandi wrote: "Deadly Stillwater is set in St. Paul, Minnesota. Similar to the York in New York, can I use the 'Paul' from St. Paul?

Thanks!!"

Correct. You can pair that book with an author whose first, middle, or last name is Paul.

[Kristina Simon]

Julie wrote: "Would these two choices work?

Heat Wave by Richard Castle

and

Cujo set in Castle Rock, ME"

Yes, that works!

[Kristina Simon]

Dee wrote: "I think i'm going to go with somethign by Sandra Dallas and then a book set in Dallas, TX - books still to be decided"

Nice find, Dee!

[Rebecca NJ]

Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "...Yes, that works! I have that one on my TBR list. After seeing Sheila's comments I might use this combo, too!"

Thanks Kristi!

[Bea]

Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Bea wrote: "I am planning to read a book by Randy Wayne White and Cold Ridge, which is set in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This works, right?"

Yep. That works."

Thanks, Kristi. I found your task the toughest one so far for figuring out books. And, it looked so easy!

[Kristina Simon]

Bea wrote: "I found your task the toughest one so far for figuring out books. And, it looked so easy!"

Glad you found something, Bea. I do tend to like the more challenging ones.... ;-)

[Barbara]

Would this combo work??? Thanks


To the Lighthouse byVirginia Woolf and Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingosby Donna Andrews Takes place in Virginia

[Kristina Simon]

Barbara wrote: "Would this combo work??? Thanks


To the Lighthouse byVirginia Woolf and Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingosby Donna Andrews Takes place in..."

Yes, that works.

[Claire]

Martin Eden by Jack London

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

[Kristina Simon]

Claire wrote: "Martin Eden by Jack London

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen"

I remember Pride and Prejudice being set in rural England, not London. But, admittedly, it's been years (and years and years) since I've read it. Can anyone who's read Pride and Prejudice lately tell us its primary setting?

[Claire]

Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Claire wrote: "Martin Eden by Jack London

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen"

I remember Pride and Prejudice being set in rural E..."

I'll change to 1984 by George Orwell.

[Setalpgninnpsekil]

Claire wrote: "Martin Eden by Jack London

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen"

It is set in rural England, just north of, but not in, London.

[Kristina Simon]

Claire wrote: "I'll change to 1984 by George Orwell. "

That'll work.

[Prajakta]

Will these work?

Book A : Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz - Santa Cruz, California

Book B : Breathers: A Zombie's Lament by S.G. Browne
set in Santa Cruz, California

[Mickslibrarian]

For approval -

The Odyssey by Homer

As Far As You Can Go Without A Passport: The View From The End Of The Road by Tom Bodett set in Homer, Alaska


The Goodreads description does not state it is about Homer, but it's noted on this Wikipedia page, and "The End of the Road" is the nickname for Homer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer,_A...

[Kristina Simon]

Prajakta wrote: "Will these work?

Book A : Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz - Santa Cruz, California

Book B : Breathers: A Zombie's Lament by [author:S.G. Browne|21298..."

That works.

[Kristina Simon]

Mickslibrarian wrote: "For approval -

The Odyssey by Homer

As Far As You Can Go Without A Passport: The View From The End Of The Road by Tom Bodett set in Homer, A..."

That pairing will work, but that Wikipedia reference is fairly weak. Instead, point DLMRose in the direction of the first community review, written by Tara. It specifically points out that the book is set in Homer, AK.

[Chaitra]

Will this combination work?

Say Her Name by Francisco Goldman
The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz :: Set in San Francisco

[Kristina Simon]

Chaitra wrote: "Will this combination work?

Say Her Name by Francisco Goldman
The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz :: Set in San Francisco"

Good find! Yes, that works.

[Alyssa]

can i use something that isn't the same spelling? like- a book by james patterson and a book that takes place in paterson NJ?

[Kristina Simon]

Alyssa wrote: "can i use something that isn't the same spelling? like- a book by james patterson and a book that takes place in paterson NJ?"

No, sorry, the spellings must be the same.

[Alison]

Will these work?

Fauna by Alissa York

and

The Goldfinch (set in New York City for more than half of the book)

[Kristina Simon]

Alison wrote: "Will these work?

Fauna by Alissa York

and

The Goldfinch (set in New York City for more than half of the book)"

As long as The Goldfinch is set in NYC for more than half of the book the pairing will work. Because there is more than one setting listed on the book's main page, please make sure to include the fact that its primarily set in NYC when you post your completed task.

[Susan A]

For option B. Is a dual authored book okay?

Dead in L.A.. Set in Los Angeles L. A.

If It Drives by L.A. Witt and Aleksandr Voinov

L. A. Approval was discussed in post 30

Thank you

[Cindie]

How about The Persian Pickle Club by Sandra Dallas and Living Dead in Dallas?

[Book Concierge]

Hoping these will work:

True Sisters by Sandra DALLAS

Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers by Diane Kelly (set in Dallas)

[Kristina Simon]

Susan A wrote: "For option B. Is a dual authored book okay?

Dead in L.A.. Set in Los Angeles L. A.

If It Drives by L.A. Witt and [author:Aleksandr Voinov|30749..."

As long one author fits the requirements of the task it will work. This pairing is fine.

[Kristina Simon]

Cindie wrote: "How about The Persian Pickle Club by Sandra Dallas and Living Dead in Dallas?"

It's been a long time since I've read Living Dead in Dallas so I don't remember how much of it is set in Dallas versus Bon Temps but as long as at least half of it takes place it Dallas, it will work.

[Kristina Simon]

Book Concierge wrote: "Hoping these will work:

True Sisters by Sandra DALLAS

Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers by Diane Kelly (set in Dallas)"

That works, but there's no mention of Dallas in the description or reviews of Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers. The first book in the series, Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure makes mention of the setting, so make sure you reference that when you post.

[Book Concierge]

Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Book Concierge wrote: "Hoping these will work:

True Sisters by Sandra DALLAS

Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers by Diane Kelly (set in Dallas)"

That works, bu..."


Thanks! I'll be sure to do that.

[Allison]

Would either of these two options work?

Book A: YOU: Having a Baby: The Owner's Manual to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy by Mehmet C. Oz & Michael F. Roizen (Is this a problem because there are two authors?)
Book B: Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire (Set in Oz)

Book A: Heat Wave by Richard Castle
Book B: Chateau of Echoes by Siri Mitchell
("Chateau" is used for "castle" in French http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2...) (Also, this link http://sirimitchell.com/chateau_of_ec... refers to the main character buying a castle a.k.a chateau.)

[Kristina Simon]

Allison wrote: "Would either of these two options work?

Book A: YOU: Having a Baby: The Owner's Manual to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy by Mehmet C. Oz & [author:Michael F. Roizen|16..."

Either one of those pairings will work. The Oz one made me laugh, but it works. ;-)

[mstan]

Black Sheep is set in Bath, Somerset and I'm reading The Moon And Sixpence by W. Somerset Maugham. Would this be ok?

[Kristina Simon]

mstan wrote: "Black Sheep is set in Bath, Somerset and I'm reading The Moon And Sixpence by W. Somerset Maugham. Would this be ok?"

Yes, that works!

[MiA]

How about The Waves by Virginia Woolf and The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom which is set in Virginia?

[Kristina Simon]

Marwa wrote: "How about The Waves by Virginia Woolf and The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom which is set in Virginia?"

That works!

[Book Concierge]

Decided to change my mind about how I post certain books.
Hoping this pairing will work:


True Sisters by Sandra DALLAS

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain (set in Dallas)
This book is set entirely in the Texas stadium in Dallas TX (home of the Dallas Cowboys)

[Kristina Simon]

Book Concierge wrote: "Decided to change my mind about how I post certain books.
Hoping this pairing will work:


True Sisters by Sandra DALLAS

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fou..."

Yes, that'll work.