The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion
FALL CHALLENGE 2016
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Questions/Problems in Completed Tasks
Sandy wrote: "Louise B post 1877FYI, Dakimel's task is 25.6, not 25.1. No need to repost, but you may want to correct your records to avoid confusion."
Oops, thanks for letting me know Sandy!
Sandy wrote: "M1nks post 1880Unfortunately, it is almost impossible for us to go back and check every single post every time a new post is made to see if a participant has claimed a book twice. However, I chec..."
Sorry i misunderstood the task - i thought it was any word in the title, not just first. I'm working through my books now as ive got a stack of unassigned ones so I'll fix that up soon.
Sorry for the hassle!
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Task 30.1 specifically provides that childrens books cannot be used for the task. The Boy at the Top of the Mountain includes "Childrens" as a main page genre:
Historical Fiction 130 users
Young Adult 65 users
Fiction 32 users
War 27 users
Historical 25 users
War>World War II 20 users
World War II>Holocaust 13 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 8 users
Young Adult>Young Adult Historical Fiction
Young Adult>Teen
That book cannot be used for this task.
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Task 5.4 - all posts must include a link to the book claimed.
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Golden Oldie tickets are only awarded for books published in 1950 or earlier. 1952 doesn't qualify.
No need to repost, just correct your totals.
Sandy wrote: "Vicki L post 1913Task 5.4 - all posts must include a link to the book claimed."
Thank you! Reposted as post 1948.
Mod
Task 50, option 2 requires a link to the previous post. The reference to the previous post is not a working link.
Hi Sandy,I may have missed something. You have me down as 2 Big Books, and I have the following 3 counted:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Have I missed an issue with one of these books?
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Task 15.3, option 2. There is only one A in Frankenstein, so Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging will not work for the task - it has 2 As in the title. (There is also only one F, but since Full-Frontal is hyphenated, it's only 1 word).
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I may have missed something. You have me down as 2 Big Books, and I have the following 3 counted:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...-..."
I'll check tonight, Nick - it's probably just something I missed. Just got home from work about an hour ago, so not right this minute!
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I may have missed something. You have me down as 2 Big Books, and I have the following 3 counted:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...-..."
Found and fixed, Nick!
Sandy wrote: "Nick wrote: "Hi Sandy,I may have missed something. You have me down as 2 Big Books, and I have the following 3 counted:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/......"
I appreciate it, Sandy!
Mod
Please check your totals - I show you with 225 - 195 after your previous post, plus 30 in this post.
No need to repost - this is just to try to keep our totals synched.
Mod
Task 20.6 - Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos includes "Childrens" as a main page genre.
Fantasy 284 users
Mystery 122 users
Children>Middle Grade 103 users
Historical Fiction 98 users
Childrens 73 users
Young Adult 72 users
Adventure 70 users
Please review the Rules of the Challenge for the requirements for using childrens books.
Could you please check my totals?I got 415 here, but there's only 390 in the Readerboard.
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I got 415 here, but there's only 390 in the Readerboard."
found and fixed, Gabriella. thanks for the heads up.
Mod
Task 25.7 specifies that "You may read one or two books for this task, but the total number of pages read must be at least 600. If you choose to read two books, both must qualify for the same option. "
You have listed two books from different options, so this combination does not work for the task.
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Task 20.2 - posts must include links to the books claimed.
PLEASE do not re-post any of the other tasks in your post - those points have been noted.
Mod
Task 30.3 requires "Required: State the holiday and its date. Include the cover when you post. Explain the relationship of the book-cover object(s) to your selected holiday’s theme as it will appear on your quilt."
Please repost with the missing information.
Mod
Task 10.1 - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay includes "Childrens" as a main page genre.
Fantasy 96 users
Young Adult 24 users
Fiction 23 users
Plays 11 users
Fantasy>Magic 7 users
Science Fiction Fantasy 4 users
Childrens 4 users
Media Tie In >Movies 4 users
Young Adult>Young Adult Fantasy 2 users
Children>Middle Grade 2 users
Please review the Rules of the Challenge for the requirements for using childrens books.
Mod
Task 25.7 requires "Pick one option below. You may read one or two books for this task, but the total number of pages read must be at least 600. If you choose to read two books, both must qualify for the same option. "
You have posted two books from different options - this combination will not work for the task.
MegSCL5.6 - Candy
2 Ms in author’s name: The Good Husband of Zebra Drive
5.9 – Willow
X in title: Ox-Tales: Air
TOTAL TO DATE:
points: 685
big book tickets: 7
Mod
Task 30.3 is a cover task, and you must include the cover in your post.
Sandy wrote: "Louise B post 2179Task 30.3 is a cover task, and you must include the cover in your post."
Ugh, I'm not sure what I was doing this afternoon! I have reposted. Thanks Sandy.
Mod
Task 10.10 requires that there be a word in the title that can be made from the letters of APPRENTICESHIP. Commonwealth is a one word title, and cannot be made from the letters in the target word.
Sandy wrote: "Lorraine post 2191Task 10.10 requires that there be a word in the title that can be made from the letters of APPRENTICESHIP. Commonwealth is a one word title, and cannot be made f..."
Ugh. I completely misread/misunderstood the task. And I was on such a run with staying off the naughty board. Sorry!
So I can't find an AR Guide rating for the screen play. What do I do?
Mod
if children is listed as a genre, and it's not in ARBF, you can only use it for 5.10. This is not a book that would qualify for a genre override.
Sandy wrote: "Lauren Jodi post 2167Task 25.7 requires "Pick one option below. You may read one or two books for this task, but the total number of pages read must be at least 600. If you choose to read two boo..."
Oops! Didn't notice the "pick one option" only.
Mod
Task 30.3 specifically states "Only cover images may be used, not the title graphic, author's name, series name or other design element (borders, award symbols, etc)."
will not work for "caps lock day."
Mod
Task 10.10 requires that you include in your post the word you are using.
Task 20.2 option 4 requires a book with the first word of the title beginning with a letter in PARADE.
does not work for this task, since the first word starts with T.Task 25.5 -
does not include Adventure as a main page genre. I assume you mean humor? If so, no need to repost this task.please do not repost the other tasks in your post. Those points have been recorded.
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Please check your totals - you had 185 after your previous post, plus 20 in this one gives you a total of 205.
No need to repost - this is just to keep our totals synched.
Sandy wrote: "D post 2230 Please check your totals - you had 185 after your previous post, plus 20 in this one gives you a total of 205.
No need to repost - this is just to keep our totals synched."
That's what happens when I try to add in my head:( Thanks for the correction.
Mod
Task 50, book 2, option A requires "You must link to the post #* that you claimed that book in when you submit this task. *how-to instructions in post 4."
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Your post appears to be combining the requirements of task 20.9 and 20.1. I am assuming that you mean task 20.9 and recording it as such. If I am correct, no need to repost.
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Task 5.1 - Tuesdays at the Castle includes Childrens as a main page genre:
Fantasy 819 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 201 users
Childrens 163 users
Fiction 110 users
Young Adult 95 users
Adventure 85 users
Please see the Rules of the Challenge
for the requirements for the use of childrens books.
Task 5.5. Elizabeth I: Red Rose of the House of Tudor, England, 1544 also includes childrens as a main page genre:
Historical fiction 147 users
Young Adult 142 users
Fiction 79 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 41 users
European Literature>British Literature 36 users
Diary 34 users
Your other tasks have been recorded - PLEASE do not repost them.
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We have more than one Kim participating in the SRC. Please repost with your readerboard name.
Also, please note that task 25.1 has a 500 page minimum for your two books combined.
Hi Sandy,I think I should have 380 points, I had 355 plus 25.1 from Post 2235. You have me down for 370.
Thanks a lot for checking!
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I think I should have 380 points, I had 355 plus 25.1 from Post 2235. You have me down for 370.
Thanks a lot for checking!"
yes, you're right. found and fixed! thanks for the quick heads up.
Mod
Task 15.1 - looks like you're using info from book 1 for book 2 - Deep Blue does not include the word "fallen."
Sandy wrote: ">b>Rebecca NJTask 15.1 - looks like you're using info from book 1 for book 2 - Deep Blue does not include the word "fallen.""
I just reposted. The word should have been "blue". It was a bad copy and paste and I was more worried about making sure I had the right links. Sorry about that!
Mod
Task 25.5. You claimed Heroine Complex, which includes the genres Sequential Art, Comic books, etc.:
Fantasy 78 users
Comics>Superheroes 52 users
Fantasy>Urban Fantasy 43 users
Sequential Art> Graphic Novels 25 users
Science Fiction 20 users
Romance 19 users
SRC rules provide that: "5. 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 unless specifically allowed in the task description for a higher point task. "
Task 25.5 does not specifically allow the use of these genres.
Mod
Task 25.7, option 4 , requires that
"The book must be identified as (Series #1) on Goodreads in the series metadata."
The Ghost Rock Cafe is not indicated in the GR listing as being #1 in a series (or as being in a series at all).
Also, please check your totals. At the end of your previous post, you had 160 points. In this point, you added 85 points (110 points if 25.7 had worked), rather than the 120 you added to your overall total.
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Task 50, book 2, option A requires "You must link to the post #* that you claimed that book in when you submit this task. *how-to instructions in post 4."
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None of the editions of Beginner's French appear to have any information about page numbers.
Sandy and M1nks, I have added page counts for several editions from Worldcat. M1nks, you can repost now.
Mod
Task 25.3 - option 3. The Only Pirate at the Party does not include Religion as a main page genre. If you had this "locked in" at some point, please repost with a link to the verification.
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The word "Ship" does not appear in the title/subtitle of the book you listed. However, "Sheep" does, so don't repost.
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Unfortunately, it is almost impossible for us to go back and check every single post every time a new post is made to see if a participant has claimed a book twice. However, I checked, and you did in fact claim the same book twice.
Also unfortunately, The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax will not work for 20.2 option 4. The title begins with the word "The" and "T" does not appear in PARADE.