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20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter - Kimber's task: Celebrate the Sibs!
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So if I have only one sibling who is deceased I can choose to read either #1 in a series or a stand alone?
Andy wrote: "So if I have only one sibling who is deceased I can choose to read either #1 in a series or a stand alone?"That sounds right, Andy. I wanted each person to decide where they felt like they stood in their current family situation. So - absolutely. #1 or a standalone. Happy reading!
Kim - wonderful task! #2 in a series I go looking on my TBR shelf =)
I have 5 siblings lol, so need to find book 5 in a series. Hmmmmm, could get interesting lol x
Kim wrote: "Andy wrote: "So if I have only one sibling who is deceased I can choose to read either #1 in a series or a stand alone?"That sounds right, Andy. I wanted each person to decide where they felt li..."
Thanks just wanted to be sure I understood the parameters.
Jayme VA wrote: "Can I read The Year of the Flood? It's #2 in a trilogy."If you have 2 siblings, that would be a great choice! I actually read that one myself some time ago. I remember really liking it! If you get to it, I hope you like it too!
Kim
Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I have 5 siblings lol, so need to find book 5 in a series. Hmmmmm, could get interesting lol x"It's great to have a big family, you are lucky! I am an only, but I had 5 children to ensure that they were never lonely like I always was. Not sure they appreciate my good intentions all the time...the fighting between them sometimes, geez! : )
There are so many series that go on and on. I usually have to read them all in order but I have found some you can read out of order without feeling lost. The Sue Grafton alphabet mysteries, the Death series by JD Robb and Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar series are a few. Maybe look into one of those if you have trouble?
Kim
JennRenee wrote: "So I have one sibling. I read a first in a series"That should be easy! Hope you find something great!
Kim
Anne (Booklady) wrote: "Kim - wonderful task! #2 in a series I go looking on my TBR shelf =)"Thanks Anne! Whatever you choose, I'll look forward to reading one of your wonderful reviews on it! You do such a nice job at giving your honest opinion, I enjoy them!
Kim
Kim wrote: "Jayme VA wrote: "Can I read The Year of the Flood? It's #2 in a trilogy."If you have 2 siblings, that would be a great choice! I actually read that one myself some time ago. I re..."
Great, thanks so much, Kim!
Claire wrote: "I have one sibling so am going to read The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials #2) by Philip Pullman."Hi Claire! If you have one sibling, you would read a #1 in series. So, if you read The Subtle Knife, you would want to find another place for that one since it is a #2 book.
Your # of siblings should equal the # series book you read. 1 sib = #1, 2 sibs = #2 and so on.
Kim
I have seven sibs this book is #7 in Lowcountry tales. does this constitute a series? Lowcountry Summer
Barbara wrote: "I have seven sibs this book is #7 in Lowcountry tales. does this constitute a series? Lowcountry Summer"
It appears that Goodreads does acknowledge this book as #7 in a series, so you are good! Happy reading!
Kim
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan would be OK, right since it is the First book in a series (1 sibling) and since it has been shelved as Childrens has 377 pages?
KSMary wrote: "The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan would be OK, right since it is the First book in a series (1 sibling) and since it has been shelved as Childrens has 377 pages?"For the purpose of the task, The Lightning Thief works as it's #1 in a series and you have one sibling. As far as children's books/page #'s, etc - I copied the following directly from the SRC rules...
5. 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 unless they are excluded by Rule 4. 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.
As a task writer, I can't give the official okay on book lengths, etc...but by my interpretation of the wording of the rules I would say that you are fine. If you prefer a more official and concrete yes on that - perhaps try asking in the general questions link?
Sorry for the delay in reply! Happy reading!
Kim
Thanks, Kim! I was interpreting the children's rule that way but wanted to make sure before I landed myself on the wall of shame. LOL
Both of you are interpreting the children's rule correctly. ;-)
I have one sibling -- my sister. I would like to read The Strain, which is #1 in the series, The strain. Does that work?
Cindie - The Strain works! Enjoy!
Cindie wrote: "I have one sibling -- my sister. I would like to read The Strain, which is #1 in the series, The strain. Does that work?"Absolutely!
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April 10 is National Siblings Day. To celebrate the sibs, read a series book that is the same number in the series as the number of siblings you have in your family of origin (or the family you claim right now). It is your choice whether you want to include adopted, deceased or step-siblings. For example, if you claim a brother and a sister, you would read #2 in any series. If you do not have siblings (you're an only child), read a standalone book (one that is not part of a series).
Required: Please state the number of siblings you are claiming in your post.