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FALL CHALLENGE 2015
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20.2. Rookie at the Top - Puppitypup's Task: Picky, picky, picky!
APPROVED BOOKS:
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named mule
The Promise of Jenny Jones by Maggie Osborne satisfies Adventure, Romance and Humor
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
The Steele Wolf by Chanda Hahn satisfies Adventure, Romance and named horse
Raven Flight by Juliet Marillier satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
The Princess Bride by William Goldman satisfies Adventure, Romance and Humor
Range of Ghosts by Elizabeth Bear satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
I Am The Great Horse by Katherine Roberts satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse. This children's book qualifies under the SRC rules.
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
Wizard and Glass by Stephen King satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
Eragon by Christopher Paolini satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named unicorn. Also satisfies SRC Children's book requirements.
Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand satisfies Romance, a named horse and History
Green Rider by Kristen Britain satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
Jaran by Kate Elliott satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
Clouds of Glory: The Life and Legend of Robert E. Lee satisfies Romance, a named horse and History
The Valley of the Horses by Jean M. Auel satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
Island of Ghosts by Gillian Bradshaw satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
The Lone Star Ranger by Zane Grey satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
Mort by Terry Pratchett satisfies Romance, Humor and a named horse
Arrows of the Queen by Mercedes Lackey satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
The Dream Hunter by Laura Kinsale satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
Shadow Study by Maria V. Snyder satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
Horseplay by Judy Reene Singer satisfies Romance, Humor and a named horse
Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
The Mark of Zorro by Johnston McCulley satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
Airs Above the Ground by Mary Stewart satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra satisfies Adventure, Romance, Humor and a named horse!
Sword-Dancer by Jennifer Roberson satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson satisfies Adventure, Humor and History
The Heist by Janet Evanovich satisfies Adventure, Romance and Humor
Vengeance Road by Erin Bowman satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
The Moon and the Sun by Vonda N. McIntyre satisfies Romance, a named horse and History
Burdens of the Dead by Mercedes Lackey satisfies Adventure, Romance and History
Worldshaker by Richard Harland satisfies Adventure, Romance and History
Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters satisfies Adventure, Romance and Humor
Just One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi Taylor satisfies Adventure, Romance and Humor
A Symphony of Echoes by Jodi Taylor satisfies Adventure, Romance, Humor and History!
A Second Chance by Jodi Taylor satisfies Adventure, Romance and Humor
A Trail Through Time by Jodi Taylor satisfies Adventure, Romance and Humor
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse. Also satisfies SRC children's book requirements
Sir Apropos of Nothing by Peter David satisfies Adventure, Romance and Humor
Dodger by Peter David satisfies Adventure, Romance and Humor
In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson satisfies Adventure, Humor and History
Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
Spy Glass by Maria V. Snyder satisfies Adventure, Romance and a named horse
Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War by Karen Abbott satisfies Romance, a named horse and History.
The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien satisfies Adventure genre, Romance and a named horse.
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Emmuska Orczy satisfies genres History and Adventure and it has a Romance.
Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase satisfies Humor genre, Romance and a named horse.
Games of the Heart by Kristen Ashley satisfies Humor genre, Romance and a named horse.
Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles satisfies Romance, a named horse and History genre.
NOT Approved Books
War Horse doesn't satisfy SRC children's book requirements
Black Beauty only satisfies A and D
The Talisman Ring only satisfies A and B
The Hearts of Horses only satisfies R and D
The Outlander by Gil Adamson "Historical Fiction" doesn't satisfy Option E
Mod
Is History the only genre acceptable (I know it can be embedded or not) or can it be variations, like Historical, Historical Fiction or Historical Romance?
Oh my goodness, this was hard! I think I found one The Talisman Ring by Georgette HeyerPlease confirm adventure as it is the last genre on the list.
I have found two book that should work. Please confirm the Genres for these:Humor, Adventure & History:
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
Humor, Adventure & Romance:
The Princess Bride
For a great story with horses and a non-racy romance set during WWI (but not a war story), try The Hearts of Horses. I listened to the CD and loved it (I usually hate audio books. This one was so good I missed my interstate exit.)
KSMary wrote: "The Heist by Janet EvanovichRomance, Humor and Adventure listed in genres"
NICE! I was planning to read this soon and was hoping I'd find a good place for it! Thanks for finding this one!
I found
in case anyone comes looking for options! Adventure, romance, and a horse :)
How about War Horse by Michael Morpurgo? Main page Historical, Main page Adventure, & a horse named Joey.
Or Black Beauty by Anna Sewell - Adventure, Historical Fiction & a named horse. It has Children's as a main page genre but ARBF lists it as MG, BL 7.7 & AR Pts. 11.
How about
- Historical, Adventure & Humor on the main page?
Tara Jo wrote: "KSMary wrote: "The Heist by Janet EvanovichRomance, Humor and Adventure listed in genres"
NICE! I was planning to read this soon and was hoping I'd find a good plac..."
Janet Evanovich was the first author I thought of with Romance and Humor! Should be a fun read!
KSMary wrote: "The Heist by Janet EvanovichRomance, Humor and Adventure listed in genres"
Thanks, KSMary. I am switching my book to this one. I really like the Evanovich Stephanie Plum books and am looking forward to trying a new series by her.
Would
work? It has Adventure and Historical as a genre plus a horse in the storyline.
Oh, I hope The Outlander does work -- I'm having trouble figuring out this task, and it's been on my TBR shelf forever.
I'm waiting in the history/historical decision
does main page genre 'history' include 'alternate history'?
Tara Jo wrote: "KSMary wrote: "The Heist by Janet EvanovichRomance, Humor and Adventure listed in genres"
NICE! I was planning to read this soon and was hoping I'd find a good plac..."
Thanks KSMary for the book suggestion. The Heist fits for me.
Suzanne wrote: "How about War Horse by Michael Morpurgo? Main page Historical, Main page Adventure, & a horse named Joey."Does not meet AR bookfinder requirements
Cait wrote: "Is History the only genre acceptable (I know it can be embedded or not) or can it be variations, like Historical, Historical Fiction or Historical Romance?"For option E, only History will be accepted, embedded is okay. "Historical..." will not qualify.
Bea wrote: "Oh my goodness, this was hard! I think I found one The Talisman Ring by Georgette HeyerPlease confirm adventure as it is the last genre on the list."
Bea, I don't believe this will work, it appears to only meet options A and B, since "Historical..." doesn't qualify for Option E.
Fandury wrote: "I have found two book that should work. A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
The Princess Bride
Good job Fanbury, these work! Added to the approved list above.
Donna Jo wrote: "For a great story with horses and a non-racy romance set during WWI (but not a war story), try The Hearts of Horses. I listened to the CD and loved it (I usually hate audio books. T..."Unfortunately that one won't work! It appears to satisfy only Romance and a named horse. "Historical..." will not work for History. But I put it on my TBR list for a later date!
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Suzanne wrote: "How about War Horse by Michael Morpurgo? Main page Historical, Main page Adventure, & a horse named Joey."Suzanne, I'm sorry, this one doesn't meet the children's book qualifications, the AR rating is only 6.0.
Suzanne wrote: "Or Black Beauty by Anna Sewell - Adventure, Historical Fiction & a named horse. It has Children's as a main page genre but ARBF lists it as MG, BL 7.7 & AR Pts. 11."Suzanne, does Black Beauty have romance in it? It's been a long time since I read it, but I don't remember there being a romance in it. If not, it won't work since it only satisfies Adventure and a named horse. "Historical..." doesn't work for History.
Lauren wrote: "How about - Historical, Adventure & Humor on the main page?"Lauren, does this one have either romance or a named horse in it? Otherwise it only meets the Adventure and Humor requirements, since "Historical..." doesn't qualify as History.
Andrea wrote: "Would work? It has Adventure and Historical as a genre plus a horse in the storyline."Andrea, I'm sorry, that won't work, since "Historical..." doesn't qualify for History.
Cait wrote: "I found in case anyone comes looking for options! Adventure, romance, and a horse :)"Yes, this one does work! Sorry about that Cait.
JennRenee wrote: "here is one that will work for adventure genre, romance, and horses with names. Vengeance Road"
Great find JennRenee, that one works! Added to the approved list above.
Coralie wrote: "does main page genre 'history' include 'alternate history'?"Yes, Coralie, Alternate History will work, as long as it's on the main page.
KSMary wrote: "The Heist by Janet EvanovichRomance, Humor and Adventure listed in genres"
Great job Mary, that one works! Added to the approved list above.
puppitypup wrote: "Bea wrote: "Oh my goodness, this was hard! I think I found one The Talisman Ring by Georgette HeyerPlease confirm adventure as it is the last genre on the list."
Bea, I don't believe this will work, it appears to only meet options A and B, since "Historical..." doesn't qualify for Option E.
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puppitypup wrote: "KSMary wrote: "The Heist by Janet Evanovich
Romance, Humor and Adventure listed in genres"
Great job Mary, that one works!"
Good thing I changed to KSMary's book! (post 16)
I am looking at three possible books.The Moon and the Sun
B -romance on main page genre,
D - storyline includes a named horse (or two)
E - main page Science Fiction > Alternate History.
Burdens of the Dead
A - Adventure as main page genre (just)
B - from book's description - ongoing conflict between the Lord of the Dead and Benito for the love of a woman
E - main page Science Fiction > Alternate History.
Worldshaker
A - main page genre Adventure
B - main page genre Romance
E - main page Science Fiction > Alternate History.
Do these all work?
Coralie wrote: "I am looking at three possible books.The Moon and the Sun
Burdens of the Dead
Worldshaker
Yes, Coralie, all three work, great idea about Sci-Fi/Alternate History! Added to the approved list above.
puppitypup wrote: "Cait wrote: "I found in case anyone comes looking for options! Adventure, romance, and a horse :)"Cait, I'm sorry, but I don't believe this one will work. Adventu..."
I already had it verified as having Adventure as a main page genre by the mods. So if anyone would like to use this one (which I plan to because I couldn't find anything else) there's a posting for it in the genre verification thread. (Also it's still showing Adventure for me as 182 users so I'm not sure if it's just coming up differently at random times or what. Either way!)
JennRenee wrote: "here is one that will work for adventure genre, romance, and horses with names. Vengeance Road"
Sweet! Now if only my hold would come in through the digital library. lol. Been wanting to read that for awhile!
puppitypup wrote: "Lauren wrote: "How about - Historical, Adventure & Humor on the main page?"Lauren, does this one have either romance or a named horse in it? Otherwise it only me..."
Thanks, puppitypup.
Yes, it does include a romance with a couple in a long term marriage. The heroine, Amelia Peabody is married to Radcliffe Emerson, and this appears in the GR description. Is that sufficient?
A Trail Through Time - adventure, humor and romance are all main page genres (the previous 3 books had a developing romance between the 2 main characters)Books 1 and 2 in the series (Just One Damned Thing After Another and A Symphony of Echoes) also work - romance/adventure/humor/alternate history appear on main page genres
puppitypup wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Or Black Beauty by Anna Sewell - Adventure, Historical Fiction & a named horse. It has Children's as a main page genre but ARBF lists it as MG, BL 7.7 & AR Pts. 11."Su..."
crep, i was sure I had a winner there. Oh well, back to the drawing board!
Cait wrote: "puppitypup wrote: "Cait wrote: "I found in case anyone comes looking for options! Adventure, romance, and a horse :)"Cait, I'm sorry, but I don't believe this one ..."
Cait, my mistake, somehow I missed seeing Adventure the first time. You are right, this book works! Added to the approved list above.
Lauren wrote: "puppitypup wrote: "Lauren wrote: "How about - Historical, Adventure & Humor on the main page?"Lauren, does this one have either romance or a named horse in it? O..."
Wonderful, Lauren, that works! Added to the approved list above.
Dee wrote: The Chronicles of St. Mary's series #1, #2 and #4Just One Damned Thing After Another
A Symphony of Echoes
A Trail Through Time
Great find Dee, those look really interesting and they work! I'll add them in above. Does Book 3 have romance as well?
Yes and no - it's a continued relationship but with a bit of tragedy
puppitypup wrote: "Lauren wrote: "puppitypup wrote: "Lauren wrote: "How about - Historical, Adventure & Humor on the main page?"Lauren, does this one have either romance or a named ..."
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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I love to read, but I am an inordinately picky reader. I won't even add a book to my TBR shelf without first reading all my friends' reviews. My ideal book would be a romantic adventure with likeable characters, soaring honor, laughter, whimsy and loyal horses.
This is a one book challenge. Read a book that combines at least THREE of the following features. OPTIONAL: Post a review of your book to help me with my future reading choices!
A. Main page genre: Adventure
B. Storyline includes a romance. The romance can be anything from a crush to a long-term marriage.
C. Main page genre: Humor
D. Storyline includes a named horse, mule, pony, unicorn, or Pegasus.
E. Main page genre: History. No variations, such as Historical Romance or Historical Fiction may be used.
Main page genres may be stand alone or embedded.
REQUIRED:
(1) State which three features your book contains
(2) State how the book satisfies your storyline option(s). For a storyline including a romance, the Goodreads description or reviews must include something indicating a romance, OR, a main page genre of Romance must be listed.
For a storyline involving a horse, please include a brief explanation of your response and include the horse's name.
Examples: Range of Ghosts - A, B, D, Mort - B, C, D, Don Quixote - A, B, C and D.