20.1 - Most Improved - Megan W's task: (Super)Heroes

[Kristina Simon]

20.1 Most Improved - Megan W's task: (Super)Heroes

Superhero movies and T.V. shows are one of my guilty pleasures, but I also love learning about acts of heroism done by real people in everyday life. For this task, choose ONE of these options:

Required: Specify which option you picked when you post.

1) Read a book with the main page genre “Superheroes” (embedded or standalone).

OR

2) Read a non-fiction book by or about someone who you consider heroic.
Required: Include an explanation of who you think is heroic and why.

Books with the genre Sequential Art (Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga) are acceptable for this task so long as they comply with standard SRC challenge rules.

[Megan W]

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[Megan W]

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[Kristina Simon]

This thread is now open!

[Erin (NY)]

Would you accept a book from this list for option 1: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...
In particular I am thing: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, but Superheros is not high enough as a genre on main page...

[Tawallah]

Would Firefightwork?

It is on the list for superhero fiction at position # 322 and position # 107 on superheroes not graphic books.
Here are the links in case anyone wants to peruse for a book:
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

[Jonquil]

June wrote: "Would Firefightwork?

It is on the list for superhero fiction at position # 322 and position # 107 on superheroes not graphic books.
Here are the links in case anyone wants to perus..."

Thanks for the links, June, I was having a tough time locating a book from the listopia options I was using.

[Nicola]

Please confirm Watchmen for the superhero genre. It wasn't there a few days ago and I'm afraid it will disappear again.

[Megan W]

Erin (NY) wrote: "Would you accept a book from this list for option 1: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...
In particular I am thing: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, but S..."

Sorry Erin, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay won't work. Being on the superhero fiction list isn't enough, for this option a book has to have the superhero genre on its main page.

[Megan W]

June wrote: "Would Firefightwork?

It is on the list for superhero fiction at position # 322 and position # 107 on superheroes not graphic books.
Here are the links in case anyone wants to perus..."

Firefight has the genre "Comics > Superheroes" on its main page - it's approved!

[Megan W]

Nicola wrote: "Please confirm Watchmen for the superhero genre. It wasn't there a few days ago and I'm afraid it will disappear again."

Watchmen is approved!

[Daphne]

I'd like to use this one for option #1: The Supervillain Handbook: The Ultimate How-to Guide to Destruction and Mayhem

I was finding this a tough task to fill, and then I forgot I had this in audiobook! :)

[Megan W]

Daphne wrote: "I'd like to use this one for option #1: The Supervillain Handbook: The Ultimate How-to Guide to Destruction and Mayhem

I was finding this a tough task to fill, and then I forgot I ..."

This one sounds fun! It's approved for the superhero option.

[Daphne]

Megan W wrote: "Daphne wrote: "I'd like to use this one for option #1: The Supervillain Handbook: The Ultimate How-to Guide to Destruction and Mayhem

I was finding this a tough task to fill, and t..."

Thanks Megan! I hope it's as fun/funny as it sounds. :)

[Jonquil]

Megan-
Yesterday I doubled-checked the Superheroes genre on Cassidy Jones and the Secret Formula. Today, however,genre has disappeared; will look for alternative. Fun task, BTW :-)
Jonquil

[Jonquil]

Megan-
Located second book: Cassidy Jones and Vulcan's Gift. Requesting genre verification.
Thanks, Jonquil

[Megan W]

Jonquil wrote: "Megan-
Located second book: Cassidy Jones and Vulcan's Gift. Requesting genre verification.
Thanks, Jonquil"

Cassidy Jones and Vulcan's Gift is approved for the superheroes genre. Enjoy!

[Claire]

Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin Grossman Comics > Superheroes

[Megan W]

Claire wrote: "Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin Grossman Comics > Superheroes"

Claire - yes, Soon I Will Be Invincible works for the Superhero option.

[Hina]

Can I get approval for Reaping Angels? Comics > Superheroes ~5 Users.

[Megan W]

Hina wrote: "Can I get approval for Reaping Angels? Comics > Superheroes ~5 Users."

Sure, Reaping Angels is confirmed for the superhero option.

[Marie-Anne]

I would like to use: Diary of a Cosmonaut: 211 Days in Space in the non fiction category. Would that work? I think spending 211 days in space in a tiny capsule with one other person from company, away from family and friends, forging a path in the space program and for science qualifies as heroic.
Thanks!