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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2016
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Summer Challenge 2016: Questions/Problems in Completed Tasks
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Task 15.2 Book B requires "Include the cover in your post." Please repost this task with the required information.
Sorry - the version I read is not the same as the 70 page paperback as it contains 12 of her stories. There is an ebook but I cannot find the details without purchasing it (it comes with the audio when purchased but I listened through a library). I'll just give up on using this book as I searched the Internet but could not come up with the page count Andrea (loafer)
andrea do you have the isbn for the book - or the link from your library - a librarian should be able to help you
It's all good - I have almost 100 books TBR either owned or on my kindle and since I discovered Overdrive, I have even more options
Dlmrose wrote: "Marty post 941Task 5.6 requires "There should be no identifiable, naturalistic elements on the cover. "
There's a photo on the cover that includes a car."Yep, sure enough. I didn't see that in the smaller image. I'll find another book.
Sandy wrote: "Jenny H post 733If 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."
Ah, so sorry about that. I completely forgot to add it. I'll repost :)
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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
Task 20.1 The Hero With A Thousand Faces 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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If you are reposting tasks please identify the reason at the top of your post. All reposts must include links to the books you read.
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To qualify for a Golden Oldies ticket, a book must be published in 1950 or earlier. A book published in 1956 does not qualify.
Sandy wrote: "Perletwo post 999To qualify for a Golden Oldies ticket, a book must be published in 1950 or earlier. A book published in 1956 does not qualify."
Sorry, I had it in my head that it was a book 50 years old or older. Will repost.
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To qualify for a Golden Oldies ticket, a book must be published in 1950 or earlier. A book published in 1956 does not qualify."
Sorry, I had it in my head that it ..."
no need to repost - just correct your records.
Sandy wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Perletwo post 999To qualify for a Golden Oldies ticket, a book must be published in 1950 or earlier. A book published in 1956 does not qualify."
Sorry, I had it in ..."
Oops, already reposted. Should I leave it up or delete? Fixing my records is already done.
Dlmrose wrote: "Karen Michele post 960Task 15.2 Book B requires "Include the cover in your post." Please repost this task with the required information."
Oops -- reposted.
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To qualify for a Golden Oldies ticket, a book must be published in 1950 or earlier. A book published in 1956 does not qualify."
Sorry..."
just leave it.
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Task 10.6 requires "a book with "crime" as a main page genre."
Private Paris
genres at review:
Fiction 23 users
Mystery 21 users
Thriller 20 users
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If you had the genre verified please repost and include that information
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Task 20.1 requires "one word** of at least 3 letters from the title or subtitle of your book using the symbols of the chemical elements."
FAMILY:
F--flourine
AM--americium
I--Iodine
Y--yttrium (an extra for good measure)
The L in Family is missing.
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Reposts must be complete including links
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Goodreads Author tickets are no longer awarded. They have been replaced by Golden Oldies tickets.
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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 were first published since 2011 and both are stand-alone.
Task 25.7 option 6 requires "Point out where the letters from the title can be found in the phrase when you post." Please repost this task with the required information.
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Task 20.4 requires "State which option you chose when you post." Please repost this task with the required information
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Just FYI, no action needed
Please check your total
Dlmrose wrote: "Donna Jo post 1046Task 20.4 requires "State which option you chose when you post." Please repost this task with the required information"
You'd think by now I'd remember I can't post more than three tasks at the same time without messing at least one of them up.
I'll take care of it as soon as the cookies are all out of the oven (no more multi-tasking either, I'm pushing it to post this.)
My total doesn't seem to agree with yours dlmrose. I don't see a problem with my post 1040 posted here either. I show I should have 460, you show 440. Could you check for me?
Dlmrose wrote: "Cindie post 1050Just FYI, no action needed
Please check your total"
Oops! Did I add wrong? So sorry...
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Sorry, I missed a task in an earlier post. It's fixed now at 460.
Dlmrose wrote: "Elizabeth B post 1043Task 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..."
Sorry, totally misunderstood this task.
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Task 30.9 option 1A requires "a book set at least 70% in the UK** with a main page genre of "Horror" or "Dystopia" or "Post-apocalyptic""
The Time Machine genres at review
Classics 5,478 users
Science Fiction 4,620 users
Fiction 2,354 users
Science Fiction > Time Travel 860 users
Fantasy 704 users
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If you had the genre verified please repost this task with that information.
Dlmrose wrote: "Gabriella post 1078Task 30.9 option 1A requires "a book set at least 70% in the UK** with a main page genre of "Horror" or "Dystopia" or "Post-apocalyptic""
The Time Machine genres a..."
Not again! Urgh! "Dystopia" was a main genre here when I posted.
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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 short
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Task 25.10 option 3 requires "a book with the "Dystopia" or "Magical Realism" as a main-page genre."
I Am Legend genres at review
Horror 1,498 users
Science Fiction 900 users
Fiction 624 users
Paranormal > Vampires 300 users
Apocalyptic > Post Apocalyptic 291 users
Classics 290 users
See top shelves…
If you had the genre verified please repost this task with that information
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Task 25.7 option 5 requires "a nonfiction book about an athlete with main page genre "Biography," "Autobiography" or "Memoir.""
Morgue: A Life in Death is a memoir of a doctor not an athlete.
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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
Dlmrose wrote: "TaraBlythe post 1118It'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..."
Rats, I posted in the order I finished the books, sorry - reposting now.
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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 25.2 requires "a book with the GR main page genre "Music" or "Dance" Save the Last Dance for Me: A Love Story of the Shag and the Society of Stranders has only 1 genre tag attributed to you
From the rules: The genre must appear on the list when you access it and the player may not shelve a book as a genre in order to use the book for that task.
Dlmrose wrote: "perletwo post 1155Task 25.2 requires "a book with the GR main page genre "Music" or "Dance" Save the Last Dance for Me: A Love Story of the Shag and the Society of Stranders has o..."
Hnh. Missed that bit. But I got a replacement suitable for the Carolina setting option. Will repost as soon as I get it read, shouldn't take long I think.
Dlmrose wrote: "perletwo post 1155Task 25.2 requires "a book with the GR main page genre "Music" or "Dance" Save the Last Dance for Me: A Love Story of the Shag and the Society of Stranders has o..."
Reposted.
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Just FYI, no need to repost, please check your records
SpiderMac's task: Get Your Run On! is task 25.7 not 25.10
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Task 10.2 requires "read a book set in outer space or on a planet other than Earth. There must be some indication in the book or the metadata to show that the book is actually set somewhere other than on Earth." While this book may have a fantasy setting there is no indication that this book is set in space or on another planet.
Dlmrose wrote: "Daphne post 1186Task 10.2 requires "read a book set in outer space or on a planet other than Earth. There must be some indication in the book or the metadata to show that the book is actually set..."
It's set a fantasy world set on the same planet/world as his other series Shadow Saga. The actual planet is never named anywhere, but there are maps of the regions and empires and none of the locations are any place associated with planet earth.
Should I repost with a link to his interview: Author Interview where he states it takes place in the same fantasy world as his first series? I can also add links to maps for his world where the fantasy places are shown.
Not sure what all I should add because I thought the book description would be enough! I don't mean to be a bother - I just want to do this right. :)
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In message 30 of the help thread
"Fantasy/alternate history/etc. doesn't necessarily take place off of earth, just because it doesn't resemble our earth - that's the very essence of fantasy. "
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Task 5.5 states "Plurals and possessives will work, but no other variations."
RoomHate is a compound word- a variation that does not work.
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Task 10.3 A Mother For Amanda 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.
Pamela3265, I have added the page count to your book. You can repost when ready.
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Catherine T's task: Should We Stay Or Should We Go? is task 30.9. No need to repost. Please adjust your records.
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Task 30.10 option A requires "Include the cover when you post." Please repost this task with the required information.
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Task 10.2 "read a book set in outer space or on a planet other than Earth. There must be some indication in the book or the metadata to show that the book is actually set somewhere other than on Earth." While this book may have a fantasy setting there is no indication that this book is set in space or on another planet in the description or metadata. The series title is "The Broken Earth"
Task 25.3 option 4 requires "a book that has more than one author." You linked to X: A Novel with a single author: Ilyasah Shabazz
Task 30.10 option A3 requires "a book by a single author whose initials can be found in ROBINAUGUSTELEVENTH. "
Melinda Salisbury's initials are MS- there is no M in ROBINAUGUSTELEVENTH
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You claimed a BB ticket for a 704 page edition of Born of Fury. That is a Large Print edition, so the page numbers cannot be used. Fortunately, the top paperback edition has 564 pages, so the book still qualifies for a BB ticket. No need to repost, but you may want to refresh your memory on the rules for determining number of pages.
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.
The non-large-type print edition determined via the method above should be used for tasks requiring page numbers.
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Task 5.10 You linked to the audio The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories. The qualifying PB The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories has 70 pages.
The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories (Paperback)
Published July 11th 1997 by Dover Publications
Dover Thrift Editions, Paperback, 70 pages
Author(s): Charlotte Perkins Gilman
ISBN: 0486298574 (ISBN13: 9780486298573)
One book between 80 -99 pages may be used for ONE 5 point task. A book with 70 pages does not work.