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Laura wrote: "It looks like you're missing some of the headers. I would go back in and make sure they're all clicked. Settings at the top > check 'num ratings box, the rating box, the num pages box, and the da..."
Ah, I just clicked Close before clicking Save-thanks Laura
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So I think this question goes here. In the main list, what does it mean, "polarizing or close call votes?"
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You can find a list here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
So for that prompt, you can choose any of the topics on that list.
I know I have asked this question before, but I can't find the response and I am desperate, because it contained a link to the polarizing or close call list for 2019....I would like to fulfill that prompt but can't find the link. I have found the link for books that didn't win but don't think that is the link I want...Help, please. Thanks
viemag wrote: "I know I have asked this question before, but I can't find the response and I am desperate, because it contained a link to the polarizing or close call list for 2019....I would like to fulfill that..."Here’s the link to the list you can choose from: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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In your newsletter this month, can you add in a reminder to update the community spreadsheet?
Thanks!
I'm trying to follow the 2020 Announcements thread as suggested in the newsletter but I can't see a link to do it. I mean this thread here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...I don't see the "Notify me..." link. Is it just me, or is it because the thread is frozen?
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If you have the app, you should be able to follow it on there if you open the thread. I think there is a way to follow it on the desktop version when the thread is frozen, but I'm not sure how.
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But since it did get rid of the ability to subscribe, I've unlocked it.
Hopefully people read the rules and don't comment ;)
Not complaining just curious... Laura mentioned in the newsletter this week that " we’ll be running a “24B4Monday” weekend from Friday July 5 to Sunday July 7." Nothing was posted today so was the date wrong?
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Laura wrote: "The info was just posted. Thanks, Amy!"Oh great, thank you!
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Any suggestions about "feminists" novels by Black British female authors from 1930 to 20th. For the MA literature thesis.
Another question: If I don't want to read a prompt like a book with 500 pages or more...what can I substitute...I read a book with 497 pages and seven pages that had the title, dedication or were blank...Can I round up to the nearest hundred and have it fit that prompt..or can I substitute something?
Lots of group members aren't really strict with prompts (myself included), so honestly if you don't want to read another big book for this prompt and you feel comfortable using the 497 pages one, go for it! There's no challenge police, reading should stay fun!
How are the books usually chosen and what latitude do we have?ex:
setting up the 2020 list
Do you list the books according to an order?
Do you have to read them in that order?
Can you change books once your book list is "set"?
How do you proceed after you read the book?
Do you post a review?
Where?
I have seen people post reviews in the "plans" page, somewhere I read there is a list a-z, is that for reviews or just book names?
What is meant by bottom books and other such designations?
Is there a compilation page that shows what to do on one page?
Thanks for your help !
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The goal of this group is to have fun reading, so we generally do not police your choices much. Once the 2020 prompts are all chosen, we will create a list in order for the prompts. We don't dictate which books you have to read for each prompt, and you can definitely choose to not read the prompts in order! Most of our members read the list in whatever order suits their needs.
We have planning posts for anyone who wants to make a plan. Some people choose one or two books for each prompt and stick to those books... other people list 5-10 books per prompt and still manage to throw away their plan midway through the year (like me haha!)
After you read a book, there are a few things you can do: post in the weekly thread for the prompt, add the book to the A-Z folders, and update your plan, just to name a few. You aren't required to do any of these things (or write a review), but you are encouraged to participate in the conversation however you feel comfortable. For me, when I particularly love or hate a book, I'm more inclined to write about it, but I don't often write about the books that were so-so.
The A-Z folders are for reviews. Before adding a book, make sure the thread for that book doesn't already exist. If it does, feel free to join that conversation!
When we are choosing the prompts for next year's list, for each poll, we designate prompts as Top (making it on to the list next year), Bottom (eliminated from the process), Close Call (almost made it in, but didn't quite have the votes), or Polarizing (had a large number of top and bottom votes).
You can check out more information here: Group Rules
Hope I answered all of your questions!
Thank you, Emily !! I feel much more secure in what I am doing now.
I have been trying to start the new list for me for 2020, but having trouble doing it. Tried several times but it erases and disappears. Could someone just start a topic...folder for me and I can cut and paste the list and fill it in. Just say Ann's. Please, I'm getting frustrated.
Ann wrote: "I have been trying to start the new list for me for 2020, but having trouble doing it. Tried several times but it erases and disappears. Could someone just start a topic...folder for me and I can c..." Forget it. My computer figured it out. Now I just won't touch anything.
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But you figured it out?
Laura wrote: "Unfortunately, that wouldn’t have helped anyway since you wouldn’t have been able to edit. But you figured it out?" I figured out I really want a new computer.
Is there an option to skip one of the prompts if you're really not feeling it? There's a couple on the 2020 list that I'd rather not do, if that's an option?
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Emily wrote: "We allow for one “Wild Card” for you to use on a prompt you don’t like! But we are pretty flexible and you can often interpret the prompts in a variety of ways. Definitely check out the Weekly Thre..."
Thanks! There's two prompts that I'm struggling with, will need to decide which one I want to use the wildcard on :)
Thanks! There's two prompts that I'm struggling with, will need to decide which one I want to use the wildcard on :)
I may be going blind (especially after working on putting my entire 2020 ATY reading list together, LOL), but in the 2020 Weekly Topics Threads I don't see one started for #33, A book about a non-traditional family? I went through the threads twice, but maybe I'm still missing it?
eta: I don't see one for #35 either, A book with a geometric pattern or element on the cover
eta: I don't see one for #35 either, A book with a geometric pattern or element on the cover
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Emily wrote: "Not blind! The mods are still working on getting all of the threads up. It takes a bit to research and find all of the resources, but they all should be put up within the next week."
thanks!
thanks!
Hi, I'm sure this has been asked before but I sadly can't find the answer with the search function:Do I have to read exactly 52 books to complete this challenge or can I find books that fit for multiple prompts?
I'm trying this challenge for the first time in 2020. Thanks!
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Got it, thank you! But I can read those 52 books in any order, right?
Julia wrote: "Got it, thank you! But I can read those 52 books in any order, right?"
Yes.
Sorry if this has been asked before, but can we double dip? E.g. if a book is fantasy and longer than X pages, can we include it in both categories?Edit: Sorry, I see this has been answered, and I assume the answer is yes. I'll be reading more than 52 books anyway because I'll be doing the Popsugar challenge and, if it's not too difficult, the RH challenge as well.
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Tanvi wrote: "Sorry if this has been asked before, but can we double dip? E.g. if a book is fantasy and longer than X pages, can we include it in both categories?Edit: Sorry, I see this has been answered, and ..."
@Tanvi Will do both challenges too! I'm so excited! :)
What happened with 2020 plans tab in spreadsheet? O.o
Entropia wrote: "What happened with 2020 plans tab in spreadsheet? O.o"Emily hid the planning sheet. It was announced in this post..
Entropia wrote: "damn, I missed it :<"Actually you can still get to it. It's just hidden, not deleted. Go to "View" and then click on "Hidden sheets" and select "2020 Plans."
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Thank you very much :) I grabbed it, you can hide it back.
I have a question - I went to look at my list under 2020 Plans - and it shows that I'm a deleted member? Not sure what is going on - I did have Goodreads combine two accounts for me - but I kept the one that I signed up under this group. And the group shows I'm a member (it doesn't have a Join button). Is there a problem? Thanks!!!!
Kara wrote: "I have a question - I went to look at my list under 2020 Plans - and it shows that I'm a deleted member? Not sure what is going on - I did have Goodreads combine two accounts for me - but I kept th..."Kara, is this the thread you're talking about? https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
It's visible to me!
question about one of the ones for 2020: 21. A book related to Maximilian Hell, the noted astronomer and Jesuit Priest who was born in 1720I was wondering if it can be any book set in space like a SCf Fi book . or do it have to be one of the books from the list
Elizabeth wrote: "question about one of the ones for 2020: 21. A book related to Maximilian Hell, the noted astronomer and Jesuit Priest who was born in 1720I was wondering if it can be any book set in space like a..."
Hi Elizabeth! The group Listopia and other lists in the weekly threads are just for inspiration so you don’t have to read a book that appears on one of the lists. It’s totally up to you if you consider a book set in space to be related to Maximilian Hell. Personally I think it’s fine as I can see how how a book set in space can be seen as related to an astronomer. Hope that helps.
Kara wrote: "I have a question - I went to look at my list under 2020 Plans - and it shows that I'm a deleted member? Not sure what is going on - I did have Goodreads combine two accounts for me - but I kept th..."I just looked at your thread Kara and it showed your name and profile picture, not deleted member.
If it still shows deleted member when you look at the thread then I think you may need to contact Goodreads directly as I don’t think there’s anything the mods can do to fix it. This is the form to contact Goodreads support if you need to: https://www.goodreads.com/about/conta...
Hope that helps!
Around the Year in 52 Books
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Settings at the top > check 'num ratings box, the rating box, the num pages box, and the date pub box' > click 'save current settings to your read/all shelves'
Then you simply click on the top of the header to sort by that item. So if you want to sort by rating then you click 'avg rating' at the top of the column. If you want to reverse the order then you click it again.