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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2016
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Summer Challenge 2016: Questions/Problems in Completed Tasks
Sandy wrote: "Perletwo post 345A book first published in 1963 does not qualify for a Golden Oldies ticket."
Math - never my strong suit. Should I repost the task?
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A book first published in 1963 does not qualify for a Golden Oldies ticket."
Math - never my strong suit. Should I repost the task?"
no need - just correct your own records as to the number of Golden Oldies tickets you have.
Dlmrose wrote: "Sam F post 446 If you had the genre verified please repost this task with that information..."I wondered if you could tell me how I go about verifying the genre? The main page stated 'coming of age' when I started and finished the book, but when I went to post, it was gone. Instead of having a list of 6-7 main page genres, there are now only 4. Do I have to then just change plans at the time of posting or do I go with what was evident when I read the book? Let me know and I'll repost.
Thanks,
Dlmrose wrote: "Emsreviewsbooks post 444Task 20.2 Calamity
genres at review:
Fantasy 638 users
Young Adult 337 users
Science Fiction 250 users
Science Fiction > Dystopia 127 users
Fiction 115 us..."
Blast. I thought I was doing so well! Okay, I've asked for approval to have it declared not a comic. >.<
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I wondered if you could tell me how I go about verifying the genre? The main page sta..."
You may ask for confirmation inGenre Verification or in the task help thread.
FAQ- main page genres
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The page numbers of a large print book cannot be used to qualify for a Big Book ticket. See the Rules of the Challenge.
"12. Large Type books may be used. The mass market paperback edition of the title must meet the 100 page threshold. If there is no mass market paperback edition, use the paperback edition and if no paperback is available use the hardcover edition. Big Book tickets may be claimed for Large Type books if the mass market paperback meets the Big Book requirement. If there is no mass market paperback edition, use the paperback edition and if no paperback is available use the hardcover edition."
Neither of the paperback editions of All My Love, Detrick meet the 500 pages requirement for a Big Book ticket.
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If you are trying to claim a Golden Oldies ticket, you need to do so explicitly, not just in cumulative totals at the bottom of your post.
Sandy wrote: "Angel **Book Junkie** post 426The page numbers of a large print book cannot be used to qualify for a Big Book ticket. See the Rules of the Challenge.
"12. Large Type books may be used. The mass ..."
That is fine! I must have selected the wrong one and did not check again. Thanks for all that you do :)
Sandy wrote: "Julia103 post 449If you are trying to claim a Golden Oldies ticket, you need to do so explicitly, not just in cumulative totals at the bottom of your post."
Oops!
Reposted as post 501
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Task 10.7 requires "Specify in your post the page of the list on which your book is found." Please repost this task with the required information.
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Task 30.4 option 2 Dark Tide The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Fantasy 69 users
Young Adult 48 users
Mermaids 40 users
Romance 15 users
Fantasy > Mythology 13 users
Fantasy > Magic 12 users
Adventure 9 users
Fantasy > Paranormal 8 users
Young Adult > Young Adult Fantasy 6 users
Childrens > Middle Grade 3 users
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Please review the rules for the posting requirements for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Posting Requirements #7.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...Hello,
I solved problem but still havent found my name in readerboard. Is there still a problem?
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Hello,
I solved problem but still ha..."
You will need to repost the task.
From post 1 in this thread:
3. Check to see if one of your posts is listed in this thread with a question. If so, please make a NEW POST in the Completed tasks thread to clear up the question. DO NOT go back and edit the original post. I will not go backwards in the completed task thread to pick up points.
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Task 25.4 requires "two books that are opposites. To be considered opposites:
1. One book must be long (300 pages or more) and one must be short (less than 300 pages)
2. One book must be recent (first published in 2011 or later) and one must be older (first published in 2010 or earlier)
3. One book must be part of a series (any number) and one must be stand-alone
and requires- "When posting you must specify how your books differ on all 3 categories. Be sure to state the number of pages, the year of first publication, and series vs stand-alone."
Both books are more than 300 pages and both were first published before 2011.
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Task 30.10 option B1 Good Dog. Stay. is 96 pages. Books must have at least 100 pages to be used for points in the SRC. One book between 80 -99 pages may be used for ONE 5 point task.
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Task 10.9 requires " a book with Humor or Funny or Comedy as a main page genre."
My American Duchess
genres at review:
Romance 241 users
Romance > Historical Romance 222 users
Historical 97 users
Historical Fiction 46 users
Historical > Regency 30 users
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Task 20.5 option 1 requires " a book where an assassination or assassination plot is key to the story. Books can be fiction or non-fiction.
Required: If it is not obvious from the GR description, explain how the book fits the task in your post."
Please explain how this book fits the task.
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Task 5.2 Sons from Afar The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Young Adult 59 users
Fiction 31 users
Young Adult > Teen 8 users
Realistic Fiction 6 users
Childrens 5 users
Family 3 users
Childrens > Middle Grade 3 users
Literature > American 3 users
Contemporary 2 users
Childrens > Juvenile 2 users
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Please review the rules for the posting requirements for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Posting Requirements #7.
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Task 25.4 book 1 Once Upon a Marigold The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Fantasy 588 users
Young Adult 262 users
Romance 153 users
Fantasy > Fairy Tales 133 users
Fiction 74 users
Humor 67 users
Childrens 55 users
Childrens > Middle Grade 45 users
Fantasy > Magic 30 users
Adventure 29 users
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Please review the rules for the posting requirements for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Posting Requirements #7.
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Task 10.2 requires " There must be some indication in the book or the metadata to show that the book is actually set somewhere other than on Earth."
Please point out this information.
Task 30.2 book 2 The Holy Thief You state: The Holy Thief set in February 1145.
The book's description states : "The 19th chronicle of Brother Cadfael. In the chill autumn of 1144...."
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Task 10.9 Felines of New York: A Glimpse Into the Lives of New York's Feline Inhabitants
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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If you are claiming a GO or BB ticket, you must say so explicitly in your post. A tally at the end of the post is not sufficient.
Dlmrose wrote: "Sara ITA post 639Task 20.5 option 1 requires " a book where an assassination or assassination plot is key to the story. Books can be fiction or non-fiction.
Required: If it is not obvious from th..."
Sorry, I thought it was clear from the GR description. Going to repost :)
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Task 5.3 requires "a book with the main page genre "Action" and/or "Adventure."" Castle in the Air genres at review
Fantasy 2,195 users
Young Adult 647 users
Fiction 284 users
Fantasy > Magic 167 users
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If you had the genre verified please repost with that information.
The swap between 10.8 and 5.3 was not completed.
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Task 15.5 Saved The paperback edition does not have page numbers listed. Please resolve this issue in anyone with librarian status or ebook verification then repost this task.
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Task 20.5 Story of O by Pauline Réage
From post 2: "Just to clarify, for an author to count as using a pseudonym, they must have published under at least two different names. "
Please identify the author's other published name.
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Task 5.6 requires a book with an abstract cover design. Covers consisting of blocks of color and/or geometric shapes will work. There should be no identifiable, naturalistic elements on the cover.
shows a door on the cover.
Dlmrose wrote: "Camilla post 702Task 15.5 Saved The paperback edition does not have page numbers listed. Please resolve this issue in anyone with librarian status or ebook verification then repos..."
Duh, didn't notice the missing page number info. Having now tried to locate the paperback copy I'm not even sure it exists. Will ask for approval in the ebook approval thread.
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Task 25.4 requires that the books be opposite in all 3 categories and requires "When posting you must specify how your books differ on all 3 categories. Be sure to state the number of pages, the year of first publication, and series vs stand-alone."
Please check your total.
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Task 10.9 Sunshine Hunter 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.
Task 25.10 option 2 Tempted By the Pack appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for length in Ebook page verification in General Help.
Task 25.10 option 3 Night of the Purple Moon The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Young Adult 73 users
Science Fiction > Dystopia 36 users
Science Fiction 30 users
Fantasy 24 users
Fiction 18 users
Apocalyptic > Post Apocalyptic 18 users
Fantasy > Paranormal 11 users
Science Fiction > Apocalyptic 11 users
Childrens > Middle Grade 7 users
Young Adult > Teen 6 users
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Please review the rules for the posting requirements for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Posting Requirements #7.
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Task 20.5 option 1 From post 2: "While assassinations are definitely a form of murder, not all murders/serial killings are assassinations. As I see it, for it to count as an assassination, it needs to be either politically or monetarily motivated [for hire]."
Ho lasciato entrare la tempesta does not involve an assassination.
Dlmrose wrote: "Sara ITA post 772Task 20.5 option 1 From post 2: "While assassinations are definitely a form of murder, not all murders/serial killings are assassinations. As I see it, for it to count as an assassination, it needs to be either politically or monetarily motivated [for hire]."
I hope it's okay if I'm going to ask confirmation in the proper task thread as I need to post some spoilers from the book.
I hope have not bothered you Dlmrose. Thanks for your patience :-)
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This is just an FYI - no need to repost.
When determining page length for tasks or for big book tickets, the ebook length is not used. Please see the Rules of the Challenge: "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." and the Posting requirements: "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. "
In this case, the paperback length qualifies for a BB ticket, although it is not the same as the ebook length. However, it can make a difference in some cases.
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Task 30.6 You state "**I was born in the 1960s.** GR indicates that Flowers for Algernon was first published in 1958.
Dlmrose wrote: "Gabriella post 701Task 5.3 requires "a book with the main page genre "Action" and/or "Adventure."" Castle in the Air genres at review
Fantasy 2,195 users
Young Adult 647 users
Fictio..."
Yeah, I posted when the genre was showing on the main page, but the bloody thing keeps turning on and off all the time, that's why I posted what was showing to me in the post.
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There are many Julias 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
Dlmrose wrote: "Bluegrass Pam post 811Task 30.6 You state "**I was born in the 1960s.** GR indicates that Flowers for Algernon was first published in 1958."
The short story was published in 1958 but the novel was published in 1966 (and it won the 1966 Nebula award). I read the novel not the short story.
Dlmrose wrote: "Julia post 821There are many Julias 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"
Oops! Reposted in post 834 with readerboard name (Julia103)
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Task 30.6 You state "**I was born in the 1960s.** GR indicates that Flowers for Algernon was first published in 1958."
The short story was publ..."
If you believe a GR record needs to be corrected please ask for help in anyone with librarian status and then repost.
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Task 5.2 The Titan's Curse The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Fantasy 8,358 users
Young Adult 3,909 users
Fantasy > Mythology 2,778 users
Fiction 1,419 users
Adventure 1,285 users
Childrens > Middle Grade 731 users
Childrens 611 users
Mythology > Greek Mythology 591 users
Fantasy > Urban Fantasy 441 users
Fantasy > Magic 369 users
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From the Rules of the Challenge
Books that have an IL designation of MG MUST ALSO have a BL of 5.0 (or higher) AND AR Pts of 7.0 (or higher).
The Titan's Curse: IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 10.0
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option B requires "a book with a cover showing your ideal place to live. Some sort of habitat, dwelling, or shelter must be shown on the cover."
- I don't see a dwelling, if I'm missing it, please point it out.
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Task 20.2 - Sweet Summer, Option 3 requires "a book with a food item in the title/subtitle." Surrender to Me does not fit.
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Task 20.2 requires " State which option you chose when you post."
Tak 20.6 requires " Indicate the option when you post."
Please repost these tasks with the required information.
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Task 15.2 book A- You linked to the audio The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories. The qualifying PB The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories has 70 pages.
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Task 15.1 requires "Read 2 books, one book A and one book B."
Task 25.2 Book 2 The Five Love Languages of Children The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Parenting 148 users
Nonfiction 56 users
Christian 52 users
Relationships 35 users
Childrens 26 users
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Please review the rules for the posting requirements for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Posting Requirements #7.
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Task 10.2 Fringe Runner The paperback edition does not have page numbers listed. Please resolve this issue in anyone with librarian status or ebook verification then repost this task.
Dlmrose wrote: "Lavender post 934Task 10.2 Fringe Runner The paperback edition does not have page numbers listed. Please resolve this issue in anyone with librarian status or ebook verification t..."
Fixed in post 944. Sorry!
(I have the physical book and was able to verify the number of pages and fix it myself as I have librarian status.)
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Task 5.6 requires "There should be no identifiable, naturalistic elements on the cover. "
There's a photo on the cover that includes a car.
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Task 25.4 book 1 Wicked Ever After appears to be an ebook without a print edition.
From the rules: ebooks without print editions cannot be used for tasks requiring a specific number of pages.
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Task 30.1 option 1 requires "a book with “coming of age” as a main page genre"
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter genres at review:
Fiction 1,678 users
Classics 1,170 users
Literature 201 users
American > Southern 162 users
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If you had the genre verified please repost this task with that information