20.2. Rookie at the Top - Puppitypup's Task: Picky, picky, picky!

[Megan]

Just throwing these two out there as recommendations:

The Woman Who Rides Like a Man
Named horse, romance, and adventure AND UG on AR Bookfinder (some of Pierce's other books might work as well)

Sir Apropos of Nothing
Humor, adventure, and romance (the others in the series probably work, too)

[Megan]

Ack! Posted too soon. And can I get this one approved (especially since a genre is about to fall off?)

Dodger
Adventure and humor on the main page, and there is a romance (he's motivated to help the girl because he has a crush on her).

[Deedee]

Please confirm A Second Chance (The Chronicles of St. Mary's #3) (2014) by Jodi Taylor for Adventure and Humor genres; plus, the romance between our heroine Max and Chief Farrell is slated to continue. That makes 3 out of 5, and there's a possibility that it would be 4 out of 5 as "The Trojan Horse" from Homer's epic is involved in the plot.

[Kim]

You have Fire Study listed as an approved possiblity...would Magic Study from the series work as well? I see Romance, Adventure - just not certain about the named horse, which must be what qualified Fire Study? Could anyone confirm a named horse or not in book #2?

Thanks!

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Kim wrote: "You have Fire Study listed as an approved possiblity...would Magic Study from the series work as well? I see Romance, Adventure - just not certain about the named horse..."

I can confirm that all the Study books, except probably the first, have a named horse. (Kiki) Actually, 2 and 3 have several. And the books from the Glass series all have named horses as well.

[Andy]

Would you please confirm that works for this task? It has Adventure, Humor and History as main page entries.

[puppitypup]

Sandy wrote: "Please confirm Shadow Study for Adventure and Romance genres. (and there is a named horse as well)

Thanks!"

Yes, Sandy, that works! Added to the approved list above.

[puppitypup]

Megan wrote:
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (satisfies SRC Children's book requirements as well)

Sir Apropos of Nothing by Peter David satisfies Adventure, Romance and Humor

Dodger by Terry Pratchett satisfies Adventure, Romance and Humor

Yes, Megan, those all work, great job! Added to the approved list.

I think you'll need to have the genre verification thread confirm on Dodger, it is adventure at the moment, but you're right, that genre looks in danger of falling off. That's the official thread for validating genres at a given point in time.

[puppitypup]

Deedee wrote: "Please confirm A Second Chance (The Chronicles of St. Mary's #3) (2014) by Jodi Taylor for Adventure and Humor genres; plus, the romance between our heroine Max and..."

Yes, we've confirmed this one has romance, added to the approved list!

[puppitypup]

Kim wrote: "You have Fire Study listed as an approved possiblity...would Magic Study from the series work as well? I see Romance, Adventure - just not certain about the named horse..."

CORRECTED - THIS BOOK DOES QUALIFY - ADDED TO APPROVED LIST

[puppitypup]

Andy wrote: "Would you please confirm that works for this task? It has Adventure, Humor and History as main page entries."

Yes, Andy, that works! Looks like a good one too. Added to the approved list.

[puppitypup]

Sandy, good find on the Glass series by Maria Snyder. All three work. Added to the approved list.

[Andy]

puppitypup wrote: "Andy wrote: "Would you please confirm that works for this task? It has Adventure, Humor and History as main page entries."

Yes, Andy, that works! Looks like ..."

Thank you!

[Book Concierge]

puppitypup wrote: "Kim wrote: "You have Fire Study listed as an approved possiblity...would Magic Study from the series work as well? I see Romance, Adventure - just not certain about the..."

Just so you know - ADVENTURE is there now ...

[Book Concierge]

puppitypup wrote: "I think you'll need to have the genre verification thread confirm on Dodger, it is adventure at the moment, but you're right, that genre looks in danger of falling off. That's the official thread for validating genres at a given point in time...."

This came up last season ... if the task creator verifies a genre it's considered "locked in."

[puppitypup]

Book Concierge wrote: "puppitypup wrote: "I think you'll need to have the genre verification thread confirm on Dodger, it is adventure at the moment, but you're right, that genre looks in danger of falling off. That's th..."

That's good to know, thank you Book Concierge! By the way, I love your GR name.

[puppitypup]

Book Concierge wrote: "puppitypup wrote: "Kim wrote: "You have Fire Study listed as an approved possiblity...would Magic Study from the series work as well? I see Romance, Adventure - just no..."

Okay, thank you! Added to approved list and removed from disapproved list.

[LouLouReads]

Can I check that this is okay, even though it's non-fiction?

Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War

B. The Goodreads description indicates that one of the women has a few affairs.

D. One of the women the book discusses, Emma, has a horse called Frank (named after the identity she assumes when undercover as a man).

E. History genre.

[puppitypup]

LouLouReads wrote: "Can I check that this is okay, even though it's non-fiction?

Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War"

Yes, LouLou, that works. Great find, it looks so interesting! Added to the approved list.

[Pamela]

Will The Two Towers work for Adventure, Romance, and a named horse (Shadowfax and others).

[puppitypup]

Pamela wrote: "Will The Two Towers work for Adventure, Romance, and a named horse (Shadowfax and others)."

Pamela, I haven't read it, can you confirm there is a romance?

[Pamela]

puppitypup wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Will The Two Towers work for Adventure, Romance, and a named horse (Shadowfax and others)."

Pamela, I haven't read it, can you confirm there is a romance?"

There isn't a featured romance, but Eowyn develops a crush on Aragorn.

[puppitypup]

Pamela wrote: "puppitypup wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Will The Two Towers work for Adventure, Romance, and a named horse (Shadowfax and others)."

Pamela, I haven't read it, can you confirm there is a rom..."

That works! Adding to the approved list.

[MiA]

I would love to read The Scarlet Pimpernel for this task. But I'm not sure if it works. It has adventure, romance and "European history" as its main page genres.

[puppitypup]

Marwa wrote: "I would love to read The Scarlet Pimpernel for this task. But I'm not sure if it works. It has adventure, romance and "European history" as its main page genres."

Great pick Marwa, it does work with Adventure, Romance and European History. Added to the approved list.

[Lauren]

Please confirm Mr. Perfect for Romance (currently 625 users) and Humor > Funny (currently 46 users)
Thanks!

[puppitypup]

Lauren wrote: "Please confirm Mr. Perfect for Romance (currently 625 users) and Humor > Funny (currently 46 users)
Thanks!"

Lauren, I don't think Mr. Perfect will work, because you have to hit three of the five criteria, meaning it would have to have named horse as well, or "history" or "adventure" main page genres.

[Lauren]

puppitypup wrote: "Lauren wrote: "Please confirm Mr. Perfect for Romance (currently 625 users) and Humor > Funny (currently 46 users)
Thanks!"

Lauren, I don't think Mr. Perfect will work, because you h..."

I forgot that it was three criteria and not two.
Thanks for the the reminder :0)

[Ellen]

How about -- historical, humor, romance?

[puppitypup]

Ellen wrote: "How about -- historical, humor, romance?"

No, Ellen, I'm sorry, but that won't work. "Historical" doesn't count for the main page genre "History."

[Ellen]

Generally History is a Non-Fiction Genre see definition at Genres Non Fiction History

The equivalent fiction genre is historical fiction. See
Genres Fiction Historical Fiction

The equivalent fiction genre is historical fiction.

That is probably why so few fiction books show History as a main page genre.

[puppitypup]

Yes, I know. There are a few non-fiction "History" books on the approved list, such as Seabiscuit: An American Legend or Clouds of Glory: The Life and Legend of Robert E. Lee. There are also a few fiction books with the genre Alternate History.

I purposely didn't allow the word "historical" because that would have allowed Historical Romance with only Adventure or only Humor or only a Named Horse. I wanted books with at least three of the four elements: Adventure, Romance, Humor and a Named Horse. That's why I'm picky :)

I included the fifth option of "History" out of mercy, just in case there was someone who couldn't abide fiction.

I hope you can find one you will enjoy, Ellen. The Mummy Case looks like it may be similar to the one you were looking at, it satisfies Adventure, Romance and Humor.

[Lauren]

Would Lord of Scoundrels work? It has main page genres for romance (1020 users) and humor>Funny (36 users). It also has two named horses - one named Nick and the other named Harry.
Thanks.

[puppitypup]

Lauren wrote: "Would Lord of Scoundrels work? It has main page genres for romance (1020 users) and humor>Funny (36 users). It also has two named horses - one named Nick and the other named Harry.
Th..."


Perfect! I will add it to the approved list. Good find Laura :)

[Elizabeth]

Please confirm Games of the Heart for Romance and Humor genres. There's also a horse named Moonshine. Thank you!

[Jennifer]

What about Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon?


B. romance - Jamie and Claire
D. horse named Donas belongs to Jamie

E. is my question, it says History, but the category says Historical

Does Historical count?

[puppitypup]

Elizabeth wrote: "Please confirm Games of the Heart for Romance and Humor genres. There's also a horse named Moonshine. Thank you!"

Yes, Elizabeth, that works! Added to the approved list.

[puppitypup]

Jennifer wrote: "What about Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon?


B. romance - Jamie and Claire
D. horse named Donas belongs to Jamie

E. is my question, it says History, but th..."

Jennifer, I'm sorry, but Historical doesn't work for the History option.

[puppitypup]

DJ wrote: "Check out My Mother's Secrets: Book One In The Secret Series by DJ Benz. It's full of friendships being tested, love, romance, drama, humor, and most of all secrets. In My World of Secrets, everyon..."

Pretty sure that was a sales pitch, but just to be clear, that one won't work, there are no main page genres yet so it won't work for this task.

[Victoria (RedsCat)]

It is a sales pitch. She's been spamming everywhere throughout the group, as well as other places.

[Bea]

DJ wrote: "Victoria (RedsCat) wrote: "It is a sales pitch. She's been spamming everywhere throughout the group, as well as other places.""


DJ, this group has one dedicated place for promotion of books. You will find it here. Please limit your book promotions to that thread.

[Karen Michele]

I was pretty sure about this one, so didn't ask, but reading the thread, I want to double check the genre listing for history because it is fiction book, Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles. Here are the requirements I planned to use:

B. Storyline includes a romance. The romance can be anything from a crush to a long-term marriage: Romance on main page and Description:

But young Adair is sustained by a strong heart, and love can live even in a place of horror and despair. Her interrogator, a Union major, falls in love with her and she finds herself returning her feelings despite herself. The major vows to return for her when the fighting is over, and before he returns to war, he leaves her with a last precious gift: freedom.

D. Storyline includes a named horse, mule, pony, unicorn, or Pegasus: Whiskey is the name of her horse.

E. Main page genre: History - Military History - Civil War and American History - American Civil War

Will this work? It was a fantastic book including primary source documents from the Civil War before each chapter, so I loved it no matter what!

[puppitypup]

Karen Michele wrote: "I was pretty sure about this one, so didn't ask, but reading the thread, I want to double check the genre listing for history because it is fiction book, Enemy Women by [author:Paulet..."

Yes, Karen, that will work, looks like a great find! I will add it to the approved list next week, we're camping this week.

[Karen Michele]

Thank you and have fun camping!