30.1 - Schatzie's Task: DNA

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

30.1: Schatzie's TASK: DNA

This summer, my sister and I had our DNA tested for genealogical purposes. It was fun to get the results. So, this task is centered on my findings. REQUIRED: Please state which options you chose when posting.

This is a TWO book task. Pick 2 different options and read a book from each.

OPTION 1: I am 20% NATIVE AMERICAN. For this task, read a book that has a tribal name in the title, such as, Pueblo, Shawnee, Arapaho, etc. Here is a link to official tribal names: Federally Recognized Tribal Names List. Please choose from this list.

Only the part of the tribal name that is in red letters can be used for this task, and if that is a phrase of two or more words, the entire phrase must appear in the title of the book.

Plurals and possessives are allowed. Tribal name must appear in the title. Subtitles and series titles are not included for use in this option.

OPTION 2: I am 20% SPANISH. For this task, read a book that has a title that contains the letters: S-P-A-I-N. The letters can appear in any order and they can appear more than once within the title. These letters must appear in the title. Subtitles and series titles are not included for use in this option.

OPTION 3: I am 17% BRITISH. For this task, read a book that takes place at least 50% of the time in England (England only, not other parts of Great Britain). If the setting does not appear in the GR description or the book's metadata, please explain how the book fits the task.

OPTION 4: I am 12% IRISH. For this task, read a book that has an inanimate (not living) object that is green on the cover. No trees, bushes, etc. The object must be a picture of an actual object - not a cover design element such as a border or lettering.

Examples: dress gravestone guest check
shirt.

REQUIRED: Please include the cover when posting and point out the green object.

[Donna]

works:

Opt. 4: green things: ceramic frogs, clothing, envelopes, car air fresheners, glass, houses

[Donna]

doesn't work:

Opt. 4: green things - anything living

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

This thread is now open!

[Kathy G.]

Some green houses okay for Opt. 4

[Donna]

Kathy G. wrote: "Some green houses okay for Opt. 4"

Green houses work perfectly Kathy.

[Bea]

Would the seal on the cover count for option 4?

[Kathy G.]

Donna wrote: "Kathy G. wrote: "Some green houses okay for Opt. 4"

Green houses work perfectly Kathy."

Thank you!

[Cait S]

Would this be okay for option 4?



I know a regular frog wouldn't work but this one is a ceramic one :P Just wanted to make sure that a...fake living thing would be alright.

[Donna]

Bea wrote: "Would the seal on the cover count for option 4? "

Bea, the seal works.

[Donna]

Cait wrote: "Would this be okay for option 4?



I know a regular frog wouldn't work but this one is a ..."

Cait, Fake frogs work. Sounds like a fun read.

[Camilla]

Is this green enough?
And what on earth is that thing called in English? Do you just say air freshener?

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

Would this work for green object?

[Pia]

Do these books work for Option 4?


Green glass bottle


Green surf board


Green dress and hat

[Morgan]

Camilla wrote: "Is this green enough?
And what on earth is that thing called in English? Do you just say air freshener?"

lol. I think it's air freshener, but I always call them "stinky car trees".

[Morgan]

For option 3: The Heartbeat Thief

The description says "In 1860 Surrey..." and then goes on to mention London and Whitechapel, so I am thiiiiiinking that it is going to be at least 50% set in England.

Barring the synopsis being a total lie and my reading showing it to be 50% or more, that would work, correct?

I think my brain is melting trying to fit as many netgalley reads in as I can. :P

[Donna]

Camilla wrote: "Is this green enough?
And what on earth is that thing called in English? Do you just say air freshener?"

Yes this book works and yes we call it an air freshener;)

[Donna]

Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "Would this work for green object? "

Jayme, those look like clovers and technically they are a living thing. So it won't work.

[Donna]

Pia wrote: "Do these books work for Option 4?


Green glass bottle


Green surf board

[bookco..."

yes on the green bottle and the green dress, but that surf board looks blue on my computer, so I will say no to the surf board.

[Donna]

Morgan wrote: "For option 3: The Heartbeat Thief

The description says "In 1860 Surrey..." and then goes on to mention London and Whitechapel, so I am thiiiiiinking that it is going to be at least..."

I read the synopsis and 3 of the 5 places listed are in England, so I will definitely say yes to this. Good luck with your Net Galley reads.

[JennRenee, Moderator]

can the tribal name for option one be plural. for the tribe crow can I use Six of Crows

i see now it can. yay sorry for the post. i missed it the first time i read.

[Megan]

It looks like Rose (the blonde) is wearing a green jacket, but I want to know if it's green enough for you for option 4.

[Morgan]

Donna wrote: "Morgan wrote: "For option 3: The Heartbeat Thief

The description says "In 1860 Surrey..." and then goes on to mention London and Whitechapel, so I am thiiiiiinking that it is going..."

Thanks! I just signed up for it near the end of last month, but it has been pretty fun so far. Will be nice actually using them for tasks.

[Donna]

Megan wrote: "

It looks like Rose (the blonde) is wearing a green jacket, but I want to know if it's green enough for you for option 4."

Megan, her shirt/jacket is definitely green.

[Heather(Gibby)]

Looking for approval that The Picture of Dorian Gray takes place in London , England This is the setting description from Shmoops
OK, on to location: Dorian moves freely between two major parts of London, the wealthy West End and the decrepit East End. In the West End, mostly in the super-ritzy Mayfair district, Dorian establishes his home, frequents various gentlemen's clubs, theatres, and symphony halls. In the East End, near the dock, the disguised Dorian steals into grotesque saloons-turned-opium-dens for an occasional high, and disgustedly rubs elbows with the various underworld characters whose lives he's destroyed.

[Donna]

Heather(Gibby) wrote: "Looking for approval that The Picture of Dorian Gray takes place in London , England This is the setting description from Shmoops
OK, on to location: Dorian moves freely between two maj..."


Hi Heather, It works. Since it isn't clearly evident from the GR desciption, please mention this message number when posting so that the mods will know it has been approved or you include the schmoop link so that the mods can see it for themselves.

[Aleksandra]

would this cover be ok for option 4 ? or should I look for something more green?

[Donna]

Aleksandra wrote: "would this cover be ok for option 4 ? or should I look for something more green? "

Aleksandra, this works perfectly.

[Aleksandra]

Donna wrote: "Aleksandra wrote: "would this cover be ok for option 4 ? or should I look for something more green? "

Aleksandra, this..."
Thank you

[Lauren]

For option 3 - would this work Evernight? It set in an alternate version of London.
Thanks.

[Donna]

Lauren wrote: "For option 3 - would this work Evernight? It set in an alternate version of London.
Thanks."

Lauren, this works. Enjoy.

[Lauren]

Thanks!

[Book Concierge]

Option3 - The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries - it doesn't say London in the description, but that IS the setting. He's a Scotland Yard inspector and SY is the metropolitan police force responsible for the city of London ...

[Andy]

Option 4 The truck is light green on the copy of the book I have in my hand, but does not look so green on the computer. Would it work?

[Donna]

Book Concierge wrote: "Option3 - The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries - it doesn't say London in the description, but that IS the setting. He's a Scotland Yard inspector and SY is the metropolitan police force ..."

Hi Book Concierge,
I looked up your book for opt. 3. There is nothing about England in the blip. Even though he works for Scotland Yard, he could be on vacation anywhere. However, right above where other editions are listed it says [series Mrs. Jeffries]. If you click on that, it specifically states 'Victorian England'. So this book works. But please either mention this message # when posting or include that link so that the mods can quickly and easily verify.

Another option is to just use this book for opt. 2 or opt. 4. It works for those too.

[Donna]

Andy wrote: "Option 4 The truck is light green on the copy of the book I have in my hand, but does not look so green on the computer. Would it work?"

Hi Andy, The color of your truck is a bit iffy. I can't really tell what color that is. Sorry. Hopefully you will be able to find something that is definitely green.

[Andy]

I think I will do an option that doe

[Andy]

Does not deal with coloi

[Barbara]

Will the green trim on the doors and the window work for option 4?

[Donna]

Barbara wrote: "Will the green trim on the doors and the window work for option 4? "

Hi Barbara, Green trim works.

[Oceane]

Can these ones work for option 4:
and
Thanks!

[Donna]

Kelly, both of those work.

[Andy]

Does the sofa look green enough to work for option 4

[Donna]

Andy wrote: "Does the sofa look green enough to work for option 4 "

Andy, the sofa works. I love Bill Murray. Have fun with the read.

[Andy]

Donna wrote: "Andy wrote: "Does the sofa look green enough to work for option 4 "

Andy, the sofa works. ..."
Thanks

[Sam F]

Hi Can this green wall work for Option 4?

[Donna]

Sam wrote: "Hi Can this green wall work for Option 4?

"

I can't tell if that is a wall or cabinet, but either way it works.

[Book Concierge]

Option 4 - Green Dress:

[Donna]

Book Concierge wrote: "Option 4 - Green Dress: "

It works. Have fun.

[Jonquil]

Donna- That does sound like fun! Has it increased your desire to learn more about those cultures?

I'd like to confirm this book cover's green floral wallpaper for option 4:


For Option one, several tribes are listed in red as simply "Mission". Will The Italian Mission work?