20.5 - Bigger is Better - Barbara ★'s Task: Heat Freak or Snowbird?

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20.5 - Bigger is Better - Barbara ★'s Task: Heat Freak or Snowbird?

I'm one of those people who absolutely hate the summer heat and humidity so Autumn has always been my favorite time of the year. We have the end of the hot summer weather and the prequel to the freezing winter temperatures. This is a time to revel in the cooler weather while observing the greens of summer morph into the beautiful colors of fall.

This is a ONE book task. Pick one of the options below.
Required: State which option you chose when you post.

Option 1: Snowbird? In honor of me and my hot flashes, read a book set in a country with a predominantly cold environment. Your book must be set (at least 50%) in one of the following locations: Estonia, Finland, Mongolia, Iceland, Greenland, Russia, Kazakhstan, Canada, Antarctica or Alaska.
Required: If the setting is not clear from the GR description, include the location in which your book takes place.

Option 2: Heat Seeker? If you are one of those who hate the cold, read a book set in a predominantly hot location. Your book must take place (at least 50%) in one of the following locations: Mexico, Somalia, India, Sudan, Oman, Iran, Algeria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia or Libya.
Required: If the setting is not clear from the GR description, include the location in which your book takes place.

Option 3: And last but not least, for those who are ambivalent about the temperature...Read a book with either snow or a desert-like scene on the cover.
Ex:
Required: Post the cover of your book.

[Barbara ★]

Approved Books

Option 1
The North Water
To The Bright Edge of the World


Option 2:
Interpreter of Maladies
Timeless


Option 3
Between Shades of Gray
The Camel Bookmobile
A Constellation of Vital Phenomena
Hercule Poirot's Christmas
If I Forget You
Into the Hollow
Let it Snow
Manitou Canyon
A Princesa de Gelo
The Riddle of the Labyrinth: The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code
Sand Omnibus
The Scottish Prisoner
Son
The Winter Long

[Barbara ★]

Unapproved Books

Option 3
Baú de espantos
The Gustav Sonata

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This help thread is open!

[Terri FL]

Hi, would you accept this for a desert scene even though it appears to be a road? It's set in some very hot countries in Africa, but, unfortunately not on your list!

[Barbara ★]

Terri FL wrote: "Hi, would you accept this for a desert scene even though it appears to be a road? It's set in some very hot countries in Africa, but, unfortunately not on your list!

[bookcover:Say You're One of T..."

No this book will not work for option 3. Though that road looks very dry and sun-baked attesting to the hot temperatures, the very green of the trees just doesn't have a desert-like feel.

[Laura]

Would work for option A?

[Barbara ★]

Laura wrote: "Would work for option A?"

Yes it would.

[Gabriella]

Would this work or there isn't enough snow for option 3?


This one I guess works but just checking:

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

For the record, I prefer warmer weather over cold weather.

[Barbara ★]

Gabriella wrote: "Would this work or there isn't enough snow for option 3?

This one I guess works but just checking:
"

Not enough to tell it's snow.
yes this one works

[Barbara ★]

Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "For the record, I prefer warmer weather over cold weather."

most people do. just not me. lol

[Meg]

is this ok for a winter setting?

[Christine]

Hi, would this book work for option 3?

Thanks

[Marcene]

Will this work for option 3?

[Barbara ★]

Meg wrote: "is this ok for a winter setting? "

yes that is perfect.

[Barbara ★]

Christine wrote: "Hi, would this book work for option 3?

Thanks"

Perfect!

[Barbara ★]

Marcene wrote: "Will this work for option 3? "

Yup. Looks good.

[Dee]

- snowy cover (snow on the ground and looks like there are supposed to be flecks of snow falling)

[Barbara ★]

Dee wrote: "- snowy cover (snow on the ground and looks like there are supposed to be flecks of snow falling)"

Yup. Looks good.

[Lavender]

Is this one good for a snowy cover?


Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie

[Barbara ★]

Lavender wrote: "Is this one good for a snowy cover?


Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie"

Yes. That'll work just fine.

[Lauren]

Would this work for snow on the cover - ?
Thanks.

[Barbara ★]

Lauren wrote: "Would this work for snow on the cover - ?
Thanks."

Yes. Good choice.

[Lauren]

Thanks Barbara :0)

[Cindy]

This should work I think for option 3 snow on cover

[Barbara ★]

Cindy wrote: "This should work I think for option 3 snow on cover
"

Yes it does and that's a great book. Enjoy.

[Blueberry]

Will this work for option 3? It is Northern Minnesota in November.

[Barbara ★]

Blueberry wrote: "Will this work for option 3? It is Northern Minnesota in November. "

Yes that looks like snow on the ground.

[Blueberry]

Thank you.

[Melanie]

These dudes pulling their ship through the frozen waters & ice bergs seem to have some snow in their way, too, but I'd prefer you to make the call :)

[Barbara ★]

Melanie wrote: "These dudes pulling their ship through the frozen waters & ice bergs seem to have some snow in their way, too, but I'd prefer you to make the call :)

"

Yes I will accept this for Option 1 because they are venturing into the arctic circle which is basically Canada and that is one the list.

[Ava Catherine]

Barbara, just checking to be certain that To The Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey, which is set in the Alaskan territory, will qualify for option 1.

[Maya]

is there enough on the roof to count for a snow cover?

[Barbara ★]

Connie (Ava Catherine) wrote: "Barbara, just checking to be certain that To The Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey, which is set in the Alaskan territory, will qualify for option 1."

If it's set in Alaska, it works.

[Barbara ★]

Maya wrote: " is there enough on the roof to count for a snow cover?"

Yes. That's enough snow.

[Ava Catherine]

Barbara ★ wrote: "Connie (Ava Catherine) wrote: "Barbara, just checking to be certain that To The Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey, which is set in the Alaskan territory, will ..."

Thanks.

[Maya]

Barbara ★ wrote: "Maya wrote: " is there enough on the roof to count for a snow cover?"

Yes. That's enough snow."

Perfect, thank you!

[Marie (UK)]

Interpreter of Maladies is tis ok for heat seeker

[Barbara ★]

Marie wrote: "Interpreter of Maladies is tis ok for heat seeker"

Yes this book is set in India which is on the list.

[Karen Michele]

Will this work for option 3, snow on the cover?

[Barbara ★]

Karen Michele wrote: "Will this work for option 3, snow on the cover?

"

I'm sorry but that looks like ice not snow.

[Karen Michele]

Barbara ★ wrote: "Karen Michele wrote: "Will this work for option 3, snow on the cover?

"

I'm sorry but that looks like ice not snow."

Oh, hi, Barbara! I asked on quick impulse as I was originally going to read a different book by the same author for another task and then saw this brand new book from her with a winter cover. It's definitely ice;) I had another book planned originally so I'll switch back to it.

[CassieV]

Will you take for a desert on the cover?

[Barbara ★]

CassieV wrote: "Will you take for a desert on the cover?"

Yes Egypt is definitely in the desert so I'll accept this book.

[CassieV]

Thanks!

[Pia]

Hi,
Is there enough snow on cover?



Thanks

[Barbara ★]

Pia wrote: "Hi,
Is there enough snow on cover?



Thanks"

Yes there is. Enjoy.

[Pia]

Thanks!

[Bridgett]

Could I get an approval for Sand Omnibus by Hugh Howey? The cover features a desert scene which satisfies option three.