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WINTER CHALLENGE 2015
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Winter Challenge 2015: Questions/Problems in Completed Tasks
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Just FYI - 10.10 this task has been recorded
the MMPB of Mon Antonia has 332 pages /4 = 83
From the rules
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
> If the sort results in a Large Type edition at the top omit that book and move to the next record or format.
> If the sort results in an edition in a language other than English the edition SHOULD be used to establish length.
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Task 25.6 option 1 requires " The title must be at least two words long." Run is a one-word title.
Dlmrose wrote: "Marina H post 2778Task 10.8 You linked to The Pearl with 96 pages. Books must be 100+ pages."
Sorry, I forgot to find the Danish copy. I've reposted the task
Dlmrose wrote: "M1NKS post 2768Task 25.12 option 2 requires "a book set between 1941 – 1945, the years the U.S. was involved in World War II.". Since the war referred to in the description is WWI, please confirm..."
Oh blast, I didn't read it properly! I used a book published between 1941 - 1945. Oh well, I can use it in another task.
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If you are claiming a BB ticket you must include the number of pages in the book.
"If you are claiming a BB ticket, you must include the number of pages in the book. Be sure that the link you provide goes to the edition you actually read, with the correct number of pages. If you used an ebook or an audiobook, include a link to the paper edition used to establish length. " See the posting requirements.
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.
Sandy wrote: "Carla post 2801If you are claiming a BB ticket you must include the number of pages in the book.
"If you are claiming a BB ticket, you must include the number of pages in the book. Be sure that..."
Thank you! I've reposted with the correct information.
Dlmrose wrote: "Kristen IA post 2764Task 30.7 option 2 "I listened to audiobook, linked to PB version"
From the rules
If you read an ebook, or audiobook use the page count for the mass market paperback if one ex..."
Whoops, sorry! I missed that in the rules about the foreign language editions. I'll find another spot for these two. Thanks!
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Task 15.4 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Young Adult 11,155 users
Fiction 8,710 users
Fantasy > Magic 3,037 users
Childrens 2,573 users
Adventure 1,660 users
Science Fiction Fantasy 1,044 users
Fantasy 872 users
Classics 848 users
Childrens > Middle Grade 702 users
Novels 688 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 include or no points will be awarded.
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Carla wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Carla post 2801
If you are claiming a BB ticket you must include the number of pages in the book.
"If you are claiming a BB ticket, you must include the number of pages in the book..."
Carla, reposts must be complete, including links.
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Task 30.4 option 3
A book with a similar color cover
was an example of a book that would not work
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Task 25.16 book 1 Off-Topic: The Story of an Internet Revolt appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for length in Ebook page verification in General Help.
Your post must include the line number of the approval in the ebook spreadsheet or a link/post number of the post in which the ebook was approved for length.
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Task 25.5 option C requires "Include the cover in your post." Please repost this task with the required information
Dlmrose wrote: "Susan W post 2850Task 25.5 option C requires "Include the cover in your post." Please repost this task with the required information"
Argh! Sorry, I thought I clicked the cover option. I'll repost.
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If you are claiming a BB ticket you must include the number of pages in the book.
"If you are claiming a BB ticket, you must include the number of pages in the book. Be sure that the link you provide goes to the edition you actually read, with the correct number of pages. If you used an ebook or an audiobook, include a link to the paper edition used to establish length. " See the posting requirements.
If you repost to claim BB tickets, please indicate at the top of your post that that is the reason for the repost, so that Dlmrose doesn't have to review it substantively.
Dlmrose wrote: "Narumon post 2773Task 30.4 option 3 Rules for a Knight The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Fiction 31 users
Fantasy 16 users
Philosophy 10 users
Hi..."
Sorry! It wasn't there when I checked two days ago. I will try to find another book for this task. But out of curiosity, since the main page genre now no longer contains children or kids, does it qualify for the higher point tasks? Or does the fact that it did at one point mean I have to get it approved?
Dlmrose wrote: "Ashley OZ post 2838Task 30.4 option 3
A book with a similar color cover was an example of a book that would not work"I thought the cover just had to be green? I used a colour app online and it confirmed green?
Dlmrose wrote: "Ashley OZ post 2839Task 25.16 book 1 Off-Topic: The Story of an Internet Revolt appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for length in Ebook page ..."
The rule says " ONLY exists as an electronic book with no print edition" however this exists in paperback so I didn't think it applied?
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Task 25.16 book 1 Off-Topic: The Story of an Internet Revolt appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for lengt..."
Please link to the paperback- I don't see it
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Task 30.4 option 3
A book with a similar color cover was an example of a book that would no..."The task creator sets the parameters and the examples are listed in the task description.
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Task 30.4 option 3 Rules for a Knight The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Fiction 31 users
Fantasy 16 users
Philos..."
Please repost and I'll check the task again.
Sandy wrote: " Terri FL post 2857If you are claiming a BB ticket you must include the number of pages in the book.
"If you are claiming a BB ticket, you must include the number of pages in the book. Be sure t..."
So sorry I forgot that!
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Task 25.2 option 4 requires "reading the final (or most recently published) book in a series of at least 3 books." Becky Bloom: Delírios de Consumo na 5º Avenida is book 2 in a 9 book series
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Task 25.8 option 4 League of Somebodies has the genre Comics.
genres at review:
Fantasy 3 users
Fiction 2 users
Comics > Superheroes 2 users
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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
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Task 15.1 Your link to Blindsighted goes to My Old Man and the Sea. Did you use the add book link or format the link yourself? The GR ID number was truncated. Please repost this task.
Task 20.10 requires "You must participate in the book's discussion thread with at least one post about the contents of the book or your reaction to the book after you have read the book. " Please repost this task after you complete the required post.
Dlmrose wrote: "Task 15.1 Your link to Blindsighted goes to My Old Man and the Sea. Did you use the add book link or format the link yourself? The GR ID number was truncated. Please repost this task."Ha! My cat walked across the keyboard while I was posting... I know she inserted some extra characters in the ID. I thought I had fixed it but I guess not. Thanks! :)
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Just FYI- task 25.10 has been recorded, the book still works
From the rules
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
> If the sort results in a Large Type edition at the top omit that book and move to the next record or format.
> If the sort results in an edition in a language other than English the edition SHOULD be used to establish length.
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Task 10.9 requires " State in your post that this book is new to you, not a re-read." Please repost this task with the required information.
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Task 25.2, 25.12
If you are replacing a book in a 2 book task, you must repost that task completely, including both books for verification purposes.
The book must be moved correctly before using it in another task.
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Task 30.7 option 2 You linked to Still Life With Murder a kindle edition
From the rules
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
> If the sort results in a Large Type edition at the top omit that book and move to the next record or format.
> If the sort results in an edition in a language other than English the edition SHOULD be used to establish length.
The MMP edition Dunkel wie die Spur des Todes has 254 pages. There is no 5 in (46,396; 6; 2,000)
Sorry, I linked to the wrong edition (but same cover...). Reposted with link to the 300 page edition read at #2949.
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Task 25.17 option 1 requires "a book about cancer or one where the main character is battling or has battled cancer (any kind); this must be obvious from the book’s description/metadata" Please point out the reference in the description/metadata in Rules for Old Men Waiting
Task 30.3 requires "each [book] must be written by an author who uses a short first or last name of no more than 3 letters." Thomas Pierce and Robert Vivian
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Task 30.7 requires " one [book] must be non-fiction." and "State that both books are new to you" The Crossing and The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend are both fiction.
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Task 25.16 requires "STATE .... that the authors are new to you." Please repost this task with the required information.
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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.
Dlmrose wrote: "Chris MD post 2985Smacking myself in the head. Totally missed that - and Geraldine Brooks is not a new author for me. I'll see if I can stick them in somewhere else. Sorry.
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Task 25.4 requires "Your book titles MUST contain 2 different words"
"Disney's A Christmas Carol" - A Family-Style Christmas
"12 Dates of Christmas"- Her Christmas Hero
Task 25.10 requires "**The pages in your two books combined must total at least 500.**"
A Ranger for the Holidays 224, An Unexpected Widow (The Colorado Brides Series) 210 = 434
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Task 5.10 The Vile Village The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Fiction 682 users
Young Adult 607 users
Childrens 555 users
Fantasy 399 users
Mystery 373 users
Adventure 224 users
Humor 168 users
Childrens > Middle Grade 166 users
Childrens > Juvenile 117 users
Realistic Fiction 37 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 include or no points will be awarded.
Task 15.7 as above
The Hobbit
genres at review
Fantasy 36,288 users
Classics 11,166 users
Fiction 9,555 users
Adventure 2,297 users
Young Adult 1,956 users
Science Fiction Fantasy 1,455 users
Childrens 955 users
Fantasy > Epic Fantasy 902 users
Fantasy > High Fantasy 899 users
Literature 830 users
See top shelves
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You claimed a BB ticket for Feverborn. The book you linked to has 436 pages. If you actually read a different edition, with 500 or more pages, please repost, linking to the correct edition. If you do repost, please indicate at the top of your post that you are reposting to claim a BB ticket, so that Dlmrose doesn't have to review your post for substance.
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You claimed 2 BB tickets for Dune. The book to which you linked has 604 pages, so you have been credited with one BB ticket. If the edition you actually read has more pages, please repost, linking to the correct edition. If you repost, please indicate at the top of your post that you are reposting for this purpose.
BlueberryMy pts total seems to be low by 5 pts. I'm wondering if my last post #2750 was added. I was checking the readerboard periodically and everything was fine until the end. I changed some books around at the end and did worry about possible confusion.
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My pts total seems to be low by 5 pts. I'm wondering if my last post #2750 was added. I was checking the readerboard periodically and everything was fine until the end. I changed some bo..."
Did you repost 5.7 after reposting to remove it from 25.5? Since the move in 2749 wasn't complete the book wasn't free to be reused.
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Task 15.5 You list 12 random words, the task link produces 6 titles
Please explain
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Task 15.7 The Hobbit The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review
Fantasy 36,288 users
Classics 11,166 users
Fiction 9,555 users
Adventure 2,297 users
Young Adult 1,956 users
Science Fiction Fantasy 1,455 users
Childrens 955 users
Fantasy > Epic Fantasy 902 users
Fantasy > High Fantasy 899 users
Literature 830 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 include or no points will be awarded.
Dlmrose wrote: "Karen D post 3045Task 15.5 You list 12 random words, the task link produces 6 titles
Please explain"
It produces six titles, but there were multiple words in each title. The 12 words listed were all the unique words not including indefinite articles and prepositions.
Reposted to show the full titles
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Task 25.1 option E Mark of the Loon appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for length in Ebook page verification in General Help.
Your post must include the line number of the approval in the ebook spreadsheet or a link/post number of the post in which the ebook was approved for length.
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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 30.1 option 3 The Historical Atlas of New York City: A Visual Celebration of Nearly 400 Years of New York City's History
From the rules
"..books consisting primarily of images or photographs without a substantial written component (essays, criticism, etc.) may not be be claimed for points"
Since this book is described as an atlas and a "Visual Celebration" please confirm that this book has a substantial written component- 100+ pages.
The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Thomas Pierce (other topics)Robert Vivian (other topics)
Joe L. Wheeler (other topics)
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Joe L. Wheeler (other topics)
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Task 30.4 option 3 Rules for a Knight The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Fiction 31 users
Fantasy 16 users
Philosophy 10 users
Historical Fiction 9 users
Self Help 6 users
Childrens 3 users
Psychology 2 users
Family 2 users
Adult 2 users
Parenting 2 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 include or no points will be awarded.