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WINTER CHALLENGE 2015
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Winter Challenge 2015: Questions/Problems in Completed Tasks
Dlmrose wrote: "Book Concierge post 1792Just FYI- the task has been recorded
There is a MMPB Carrie- 253 pages
>If there are multiple editions in a format:
From the editions page (click all edition..."
thanks ... I thought I HAD picked the most popular MMPB but obviously I didn't ...
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Task 30.4 option 3 requires "Include the cover when you post." Please repost this task with the required information
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If you are claiming a BB ticket, you must specifically claim one and include the number of pages in the specific book. A tally at the bottom of your post is not sufficient. Please see the Posting Requirements.
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Task 20.9 option B Humans of New York: Stories Please confirm that this book meet SRC rules- art books must contain a substantial written component (essays, criticism, biography of artist, etc.). Books must contain the equivalent of at least 100 full pages of text. The Amazon preview shows very limited written content.
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Task 20.6 option 2 requires "Include the cover when you post." Please repost this task with the required information
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Task 25.7 option 4 requires "Include the cover when you post." Please repost this task with the required information
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It's fine to include more than one newly completed task in a post. If you do include more than one task, the tasks must be listed in numerical order, lowest to highest. Please repost these tasks in task number order
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Task 30.7 requires " State that both books are new to you" Please repost this task with the required information
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Just FYI no need to repost
Please check your total
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task 25.8 option A- this may be a GR problem or an html issue:
Your link goes to Kieslowski on Kieslowski not Water for Elephants. Please confirm the book you read.
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We have many Elizabeths in the challenge. If you have a Readerboard name please repost and include it at the top of your post. If you need a Readerboard name, you may request one here
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Do NOT edit posts to add tasks. Just make a new post.
Task 25.10 option 3 requires " a book whose author's initials are found in the word "VAPORETTI." All of the author's initials must be used, including a middle initial or middle name if the Goodreads name includes one" Robert B. Parker - There is no B in VAPORETTI
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It's fine to include more than one newly completed task in a post. If you do include more than one task, the tasks must be listed in numerical order, lowest to highest. Please repost these tasks in task number order
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Just an FYI - if you read a kindle book, you need to determine the number of pages following the rules on page numbers:
"7. When determining page count, you should go by the copy you read- EXCEPT as noted below for ebooks, audiobooks, and large print books. Therefore, if you obtain (own, borrow, check out from the library, etc.) the hardback edition, use the page count for the hardback edition. If you obtain the paperback edition, use that page count.
If you read an ebook, or audiobook use the page count for the mass market paperback if one exists. If there is no mass market paperback edition, use the paperback edition and if no paperback is available use the hardcover edition.
>If there are multiple editions in a format:
From the editions page (click all editions on the main book page)
Set the Format, beginning with Mass Market Paperback
Set the Sort By as "num ratings"
Use the top edition result to determine the page number for ebooks and audiobooks
If there are no editions in MMPB, reset with Paperback and the same sort (num ratings). If there are no paperback editions, reset with Hardcover and the same sort (num ratings). If there are no print editions the ebook or audiobook may not be used for a task requiring a page number."
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The edition to be used here has 592 pages, so still qualifies for a BB ticket.
Dlmrose wrote: "Sadayo post 1931task 25.8 option A- this may be a GR problem or an html issue:
Your link goes to Kieslowski on Kieslowski not Water for Elephants. Please confirm the b..."
Looking at the html, the last number to the correct link was missing. It should have linked to:
Water for Elephants
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task 25.8 option A- this may be a GR problem or an html issue:
Your link goes to Kieslowski on Kieslowski not Water for Elephants. Plea..."
Got it, thanks
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It's fine to include more than one newly completed task in a post. If you do include more than one task, the tasks must be listed in numerical order, lowest to highest. Please repost these tasks in task number order
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Task 30.7 requires "State that both books are new to you" Please repost this task with the required information
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Task 50.1 Book 3 you linked The Testament of Mary 81 pages. Books must be 100+ pages
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Task 50.1 book 1 requires a book " that has a 4 letter word in the SERIES name as noted on Goodreads." The Fall of Five- the series names- Lorien Legacies, Lorien Legacies World do not have a 4 letter word
Oh dear - I read it wrong. My apologies. I will reassign. Thanks!
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Goodreads Author tickets are no longer awarded. They have been replaced with:
20.4 GOLDEN OLDIES - Players may earn a ticket for each book FIRST published in or before 1950. A random ticket will be drawn from the ticket pool to determine who creates this task. Challenge finishers are not eligible for the drawing. Players must specifically request a ticket in the post by claiming "Golden Oldie" and stating the original publication year. See the current season's Posting Requirements for more information.
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Task 25.7 option 3 requires "a book with the first word of the title 'A'" examples - A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Spool of Blue Thread, A Little Life After the Funeral does not begin with the word 'A'
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You have claimed a golden oldies ticket for The War of the Worlds. The GR record shows that it was first published in 2001 - while I know this is inaccurate, we go by the GR record, and you are going to need to get a librarian to correct this information to claim a GO ticket for it.
If you get this corrected, you can repost to claim the GO ticket. If you do, please repost only this task, and indicate that you are reposting for this purpose so that Dlmrose doesn't have to review your post for substance.
Sandy wrote: "Kim O post 2016You have claimed a golden oldies ticket for The War of the Worlds. The GR record shows that it was first published in 2001 - while I know this is inaccurate, we go by..."
I have correct the original publishing date to 1898, so you can repost now to claim the GO ticket.
Dlmrose wrote: "babbling c post 2003Task 25.7 option 3 requires "a book with the first word of the title 'A'" examples - A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Spool of Blue Thread, A Little Life [book:After the Funeral..."
wow did I really read that wrong.
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Task 25.4 book 1 Kissing Under the Mistletoe has the genre childrens
genres at review
Romance 61 users
Romance > Contemporary Romance 37 users
Contemporary 28 users
Holiday > Christmas 25 users
Fiction 12 users
Adult 12 users
Holiday 9 users
Womens Fiction > Chick Lit 6 users
Childrens 2 users
Humor > Funny 2 users
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Task 25.4 states "**Note: Books with the genre childrens or kids may not be used for this task.**"
Hi moderators, I saw on the Readerboard that I have 455 points and no posts on this thread. According to my own crude records, I have 535 points (145 from post 2027). I'd appreciate it if someone could let me know which task I didn't do right so I can make sure to do them over. Thanks for all your hard work!
Dlmrose wrote: "Catherine T post 2055Task 25.4 book 1 Kissing Under the Mistletoe has the genre childrens
genres at review
Romance 61 users
Romance > Contemporary Romance 37 users
Contemporary 28..."
cr@pdoodle! didn't even see that genre. sorry!
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Sorry about that, I was interrupted mid-post and missed the last tasks. My records now have 535. It will show up with the next update.
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Task 15.10 Gathering Blue The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Science Fiction > Dystopia 1,219 users
Fiction 1,107 users
Young Adult 897 users
Science Fiction 594 users
Childrens 213 users
Classics 172 users
Young Adult > Teen 137 users
Childrens > Middle Grade 130 users
Apocalyptic > Post Apocalyptic 109 users
Science Fiction Fantasy 77 users
See top shelves..
From posting requirements
If your book has the genre "childrens" or "kids" on its main page, it must meet the criteria specified in the Rules of the Challenge. AR Bookfinder information MUST be posted when the book is claimed for points or no points will be awarded
Dlmrose wrote: "Narumon wrote: "Hi moderators, I saw on the Readerboard that I have 455 points and no posts on this thread. According to my own crude records, I have 535 points (145 from post 2027). I'd appreciate..."You guys deserve all the applause for tracking so many people and tasks. Thank you for taking the time to indulge me in my paranoia over points!
Dlmrose wrote: "Patricia post 2060Task 15.10 Gathering Blue The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Science Fiction > Dystopia 1,219 users
Fiction 1,107 users
Young Adult..."
Sorry, will repost with correct info now. Thanks.
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Task 15.10 Reposts must be complete including links
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Task 25.15 book 2 requires "a Goodread's Best Book of 2015 nominee or winner" Broken Harbor was a 2013 Goodreads Choice Nominee in Mystery & Thriller
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Task 10.5 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Fantasy 38,812 users
Young Adult 12,770 users
Fiction 10,599 users
Fantasy > Magic 3,430 users
Childrens 3,232 users
Adventure 1,983 users
Classics 1,377 users
Science Fiction Fantasy 1,244 users
Childrens > Middle Grade 964 users
Novels 871 user
See top shelves..
From posting requirements
If your book has the genre "childrens" or "kids" on its main page, it must meet the criteria specified in the Rules of the Challenge. AR Bookfinder information MUST be posted when the book is claimed for points or no points will be awarded
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Task 20.6 requires " State which option you chose when you post." Please repost just this task with the required information.
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Task 20.4 The Walking Dead, Book One Books whose main page lists any of these genres: Sequential Art, Comics, Comic Book, or Manga may only be used for 5, 10, and 15 point tasks
Task 30.7 requires " both books must be new to you, not rereads. And because it's a job, one must be non-fiction. Required: State that both books are new to you."
Both books you linked are fiction
I thought I was all done, but my totals are short 35 points. My records show I recorded everything, so obviously I thought I posted a couple that I didn't really. I'm sorry to bother you about this.
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It's never a bother. I still show 5.5 and 30.6 as yet to be posted.
Dlmrose wrote: "Donna Jo wrote: "I thought I was all done, but my totals are short 35 points. My records show I recorded everything, so obviously I thought I posted a couple that I didn't really. I'm sorry to both..."Thanks, I'll post tomorrow -- the books are all read. I appreciate your help.
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Just FYI- no need to repost
Degas and the Dancers is task 15.9. Your total is 665.
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Just FYI
Please check your total- 260 in post 1751 + 20 in post 2217 = 280
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Task 25.8 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Classics 3,632 users
Science Fiction 1,778 users
Adventure 739 users
Fantasy 437 users
Literature 258 users
Science Fiction > Steampunk 238 users
Cultural > France 227 users
Science Fiction Fantasy 134 users
Childrens 130 users
Novels 129 users
See top shelves..
From posting requirements
If your book has the genre "childrens" or "kids" on its main page, it must meet the criteria specified in the Rules of the Challenge. AR Bookfinder information MUST be posted when the book is claimed for points or no points will be awarded
Dlmrose wrote: "mstan post 2117Just FYI
Please check your total- 260 in post 1751 + 20 in post 2217 = 280"
Sorry about that. I adjusted the totals in my records.
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Task 20.9 option C requires "a book that is #1 in a series" Dog Day is Petra Delicado Mysteries #2
Hi, according to my records (I'm LouLou on the readerboard), I've claimed a Golden Oldie ticket in post 1997, but I've yet to be listed on that readerboard? My overall points match the ones on the main readerboard.It's for Joy in the Morning (first published 1947). I couldn't see a message about it here, apologies if I missed it.
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