25.5 - Sarah BR's Task: A Return to Stars Hollow

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Task 25.5 - Sarah BR's Task: A Return to Stars Hollow

Choose two options from the 4 listed below and read 1 book for each option. REQUIRED: State in your post the options you chose.

The total page count for both books MUST be at least 500 pages.
NOTE: ebooks without print versions cannot be used for tasks requiring a specific number of pages. 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.


2016 marks the return of beloved television series Gilmore Girls. So this task will center around this fact.

Option 1: Rory's reading list
Rory was known for always carrying a book in the earlier seasons so read a book off of the listopia for Rory's reading list.
The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge Complete List.
REQUIRED: List the number on the list of the book you chose.

Option 2: Please, Luke. Please, please, please!
This line both opened the pilot episode and as the opening voice over in the recent remake. This was said between main characters Lorelai and Luke about getting a cup of coffee.

For this option read a book with a cup of coffee or coffee beans on the cover. REQUIRED: Include the cover in your post.

Examples:

Option 3: Where you lead
Carole King's song "Where you lead" was known for being the theme song for the series. For this option read a book with at least a 4 letter word from the song within the title/subtitle. Where You Lead lyrics Plural/singular versions of the words work, no other variations.
REQUIRED: Specify the song word in your post.


Option 4: Running gag
One character Kirk is known throughout the series for holding an odd job for one episode.
For this option choose a job from Kirk's Odd Jobs list and
read a book in which a main character performs a similar job. Some jobs are more straight forward than others.
REQUIRED: State the character and the job that s/he performs. If the job is not clear from the Goodreads description, provide a quotation from the book demonstrating the job.

[Sarah]

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[Sarah]

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This thread is now open.

[Bea]

Would you accept a variation of the word in option 3? Song lyrics = "flowers", Title = The Flower Master (singular)

[Bea]

In the list of jobs for option 4, #6 and #7 involve being a photographer. I am thinking of The Lotus Eaters, where the protagonist is a female combat photographer in the Vietnam War. Would that be acceptable?

[Trish]

Are the cups (two on the table, one on the floor) obvious enough on this one: - I'm assuming they're coffee, given it's a coffeehouse mystery!

[Cathy]

Is the job of receptionist (#42) close enough to secretary?

[Sassafrass]

Very cute task. I'm binge watching GG from the beginning right now so I can watch the revival.

[Trish]

Sassafrass wrote: "Very cute task. I'm binge watching GG from the beginning right now so I can watch the revival."

We're watching it for the first time - not sure if it was the same big thing in the UK as it was in the US.

[Sarah]

Trish wrote: "Are the cups (two on the table, one on the floor) obvious enough on this one: - I'm assuming they're coffee, given it's a coffeehouse mystery!" and approved :)

Bea wrote: "Would you accept a variation of the word in option 3? Song lyrics = "flowers", Title = The Flower Master (singular)" Will edit the task for this to accept this this is approved :)

Cathy wrote: "Is the job of receptionist (#42) close enough to secretary?"
Absolutely :)

[Bea]

Sarah, I think you missed my question in post #6. Thanks for the other answer.

[Sarah]

Bea wrote: "In the list of jobs for option 4, #6 and #7 involve being a photographer. I am thinking of The Lotus Eaters, where the protagonist is a female combat photographer in the Vietnam War...."

sorry Bea yes this is accepted :)
Sorry I thought I replied in it :)

[Cathy]

Great! Thanks!!!

[Trish]

Does anyone who manages to find a book with a Swan Delivery Man get extra points :-)

[Book Concierge]

For Option 4 - Job # 20 is beauty shop clerk

Would this book work? Tressed to Kill

[Justme]

Option 4
I am reading Sweep in Peace about an innkeeper/owner, who basically does all the jobs including receptionist, of a Texas B&B.

Is that an acceptable match for #42?

[Justme]

Option 4...alternative

Corralled "As a sports therapist" I thought could work with 47. Physical therapist (Season 6, Episode 1)

[Sarah]

Book Concierge wrote: "For Option 4 - Job # 20 is beauty shop clerk

Would this book work? Tressed to Kill"
Approved

Justme wrote: "Option 4...alternative

Corralled "As a sports therapist" I thought could work with 47. Physical therapist (Season 6, Episode 1)"

Approved

Book Concierge wrote: "For Option 4 - Job # 20 is beauty shop clerk

Would this book work? Tressed to Kill"

Approved

[Karen Michele]

The story The Snows of Kilimanjaro is on the Rory Gilmore list but too short on its own. Could I read The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories for Option 1?

[Sassafrass]

1. for Job #42 Receptionist: would administrative assistant be close enough?

2. for Job #53 Starts a company called Yummy Bartenders: would you take any main character that starts their own company? Or does it have to specifically one with bartenders?

[Camilla]

Is the coffee cup visible enough on this cover:

[Susan]

Is this okay for option 2? The coffee is spilled, but there is still some in the cup, and I believe those are coffee beans around the cup as well. Thanks!

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Karen Michele wrote: "The story The Snows of Kilimanjaro is on the Rory Gilmore list but too short on its own. Could I read The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories for Option 1?"

yes

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Sassafrass wrote: "1. for Job #42 Receptionist: would administrative assistant be close enough?

2. for Job #53 Starts a company called Yummy Bartenders: would you take any main character that starts their own compan..."

See post 11 - since "secretary" works for receptionist, I think "administrative assistant" is fine.
Yes, if a main character starts their own business, that is fine.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Camilla wrote: "Is the coffee cup visible enough on this cover:
"

I can see it. Be sure to point it out when you post.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Susan wrote: "Is this okay for option 2? The coffee is spilled, but there is still some in the cup, and I believe those are coffee beans around the cup as well. Thanks!

"


that works

[Brooke]

I have a related question about #53 Starts a company called Yummy Bartenders: does it have to be a character who starts their own business, or can it be a character who is a bartender?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Brooke wrote: "I have a related question about #53 Starts a company called Yummy Bartenders: does it have to be a character who starts their own business, or can it be a character who is a bartender?"

I think the key factor here is starting a business, not working as a bartender.

[Marie (UK)]

Hi I am reading a book called Moving one of the characters works for an estate agent can that be considered same as realtor in Kirks odd jobs

[Wanda]

I am reading a series where the main character has her own pet sitting business. She cares for pets while their owners are out of town which requires her to among other things walk them. The next is the series is

Even Cat Sitters Get the Blues

In this book she will tend to dogs as well as cats. She has one client for whom she walks his dog daily. This is a recurring character in the book. Will this be acceptable?

[Sarah]

Wanda wrote: "I am reading a series where the main character has her own pet sitting business. She cares for pets while their owners are out of town which requires her to among other things walk them. The next i..."

Marie wrote: "Hi I am reading a book called Moving one of the characters works for an estate agent can that be considered same as realtor in Kirks odd jobs" that can count :)

approved :)

[Trish]

Looking at Kirk's odd jobs list, two of them are "Weston's bakery server" and "attempted to run Luke's" - would any form of server, employee or barista at a cafe or bakery be close enough?

[Sarah]

Trish wrote: "Looking at Kirk's odd jobs list, two of them are "Weston's bakery server" and "attempted to run Luke's" - would any form of server, employee or barista at a cafe or bakery be close enough?"

Brooke wrote: "I have a related question about #53 Starts a company called Yummy Bartenders: does it have to be a character who starts their own business, or can it be a character who is a bartender?" That will work

This won't work as he started a business sorry

[Lauren]

Would a main character who works in a florist shop be OK for #59 "Flower Delivery Man"? I'm assuming Kirk worked at the florist if he delivered the flowers?

Thanks

[Sarah]

Lauren wrote: "Would a main character who works in a florist shop be OK for #59 "Flower Delivery Man"? I'm assuming Kirk worked at the florist if he delivered the flowers?

Thanks"

As it is techincally a delivery man I have to say no

[Deedee]

From Kirk's Odd Job List:
16. Spy for Taylor (Season 3, Episode 3)

So, would any novel with a protagonist who is a spy work for Option #4? Including:
the novels of John le Carré
the novels of Alan Furst
the Mrs. Pollifax novels by Dorothy Gilman
Mata Hari's Last Dance by Michelle Moran
Dangerous Deceptions by Sarah Zettel

Thanks!

[BellaGBear]

Hello :)


Is this cover clearly enough showing her drinking a cuop of coffee (in front of her) Breakfast at Tiffany's Sorry for the small picture, goodreads does not appear to have a better one.

Thanks in advance :)

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Deedee wrote: "From Kirk's Odd Job List:
16. Spy for Taylor (Season 3, Episode 3)

So, would any novel with a protagonist who is a spy work for Option #4? Including:
the novels of John le Carré
..."

Since the list says "spy," you can use any book in which the main character is described as a spy.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Bellagbear wrote: "Hello :)


Is this cover clearly enough showing her drinking a cuop of coffee (in front of her) Breakfast at Tiffany's Sorry for the small pi..."

yes, the cup appears to be a coffee cup. Since it's hard to see, please be sure to note in your completed task post that it was approved here.

Also, I noticed that you linked to 2 different editions. When you post, you need to link to the actual edition that you read.

[BellaGBear]

Sandy wrote: "Bellagbear wrote: "Hello :)


Is this cover clearly enough showing her drinking a cuop of coffee (in front of her) Breakfast at Tiffany's Sor..."

oke thanks and will do