25.9 - Stacie MI’s Task: Springtime Five-Star Favorites

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

25.9 - Stacie MI’s Task: Springtime Five-Star Favorites

I was looking over my list of the books that I read during the Spring Challenge (yes, I keep a detailed list of the books I’ve read!), and I was so happy so see that there were so many books that I rated 4 stars or higher!

For this task, read 2 books from different options based on my most recent Five-Star Reads.

Required: Indicate the options you chose when you post.

1. And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie - Technically I read this book during the Winter Challenge, but seeing as I finished it just hours before the Spring Challenge began, I’m going to count it! This is my favorite Christie mystery to date, so read a book with the genre Mystery* on the main book page.

2. AAAA!: A FoxTrot Assortment for Non-Adults by Bill Amend - By default, every Amend book I read automatically gets 5 stars, more for nostalgia’s sake! I grew up laughing at their antics, and I still do! Read a book with the genre Humor* on the main book page.

3. Champion by Marie Lu - This book was just the perfect end to a series that I have just loved! Read a book that is the last or most recently published book in a series. (Watch for "expected publication" dates. You must read and post the last published book before any later book in the series is published) The book must be part of a series as indicated on Goodreads (series name, #).

4. The Walking Dead, Vol. 19: March to War by Robert Kirkman - Is it odd that I love this book series, but I have yet to see an episode of the TV show? Regardless, I find this series (and so many other graphic novel series) to be so enjoyable! Read a book with the genre Graphic Novel* on the main book page.

5. The Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar by Robert Alexander - I was not expecting to love this book as much as I did! But, then again, books about times in history that intrigue me always strike my fancy. Read a book with the genre Historical Fiction* or Historical Romance* on the main book page that takes place during a time period that intrigues you.
Optional: State the time period and why you find it intriguing.

6. Your Favorite Reads - Look at the books you read between March 2014 and May 2014, find a book you read and really enjoyed, and read another book by the same author. Who knows, maybe lightning will strike twice!
Required: State the book you read that inspired your choice.

*Genres may be embedded or stand-alone

NOTE: Books with genre “Children’s” or “Kids” that are at least 100+ pages and conform to all other SRC rules may be used for this task.

NOTE: Books with genres “Graphic Novels,” “Sequential Art,” “Comics,” and “Manga” that conform to all other SRC rules may be used for this task.

[Stacie]

Approved

[Stacie]

Not approved

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

This help thread is open!

[Dee]

Ohhh nice task and perfect spot for the new pay-changeling book that comes out tomorrow

[Megan]

Eeeeee! Yay for places for my new graphic novels I picked up :D You rock!

(Also, I got to meet the Walking Dead comic dude last year at Philly Comic Con and got his autograph. It was SO COOL.)

2 (humor): Sex Criminals, Volume 1: One Weird Trick
4 (gn): Wolverine Noir or Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time The Complete Series or Stan Lee Meets the Marvel Universe or maybe I'll move Saga #1 to this slot. So many awesome options!

[Stacie]

Dee wrote: "Ohhh nice task and perfect spot for the new pay-changeling book that comes out tomorrow"

Clearly I had you in mind when creating this task!

[Stacie]

Ms Anderson wrote: "Eeeeee! Yay for places for my new graphic novels I picked up :D You rock!

(Also, I got to meet the Walking Dead comic dude last year at Philly Comic Con and got his autograph. It was SO COOL.)

2 ..."

Jealous!! You HAVE to read Saga, if not for this task, for another one...and soon! Words cannot stress how amazing I think that series is! I'm almost mad that I started it when I did because I am all caught up and won't have any new issues to read for awhile. You will not be disappointed!

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

5) Historical Fiction-The Lavender GardenThe Lavender Garden
6) Your Favorite Reads- I read "The Lucky Dog Matchmaking Service" which I enjoyed so I am going to read The Pre-Nupby the same author

[Stacie]

Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "5) Historical Fiction-The Lavender GardenThe Lavender Garden
6) Your Favorite Reads- I read "The Lucky Dog Matchmaking Service" which I enjoyed so I am going to read..."

Sounds good! Enjoy!

[Stacie]

Ms Anderson wrote: "Eeeeee! Yay for places for my new graphic novels I picked up :D You rock!

(Also, I got to meet the Walking Dead comic dude last year at Philly Comic Con and got his autograph. It was SO COOL.)

2 ..."

All of your choices work, by the way. just be careful linking to Saga if you do read it; the one you linked to I'd an ebook with less than 100 pages

[Dee]

Stacie wrote: "Dee wrote: "Ohhh nice task and perfect spot for the new pay-changeling book that comes out tomorrow"

Clearly I had you in mind when creating this task!"

I think you did - it's like we share a brain - well not really...haha

[♞ Pat]

Requesting Approval for The Vicar's Wife.

It's listed as historical fiction, but it's a split narrative - part of the book is a present time, part in the 1930s. I want to make sure it will be acceptable.

Thanks for checking it out. :-)

[Stacie]

Pat wrote: "Requesting Approval for The Vicar's Wife.

It's listed as historical fiction, but it's a split narrative - part of the book is a present time, part in the 1930s. I want to make s..."

As long as historical fiction is listed, it will work

[Book Concierge]

Approval for Option 1
- MYSTERY on main page


Approval for Option 5
- HISTORICAL FICTION on main page

[Stacie]

Book Concierge wrote: "Approval for Option 1
- MYSTERY on main page


Approval for Option 5
- HISTORICAL FICTION on main page"

Those work

[Amy]

I'd like to get approval for these two:

The Pact - Option 1: Mystery

The Cold Nowhere - Option 3: Last in Series

[Stacie]

Amy wrote: "I'd like to get approval for these two:

The Pact - Option 1: Mystery

The Cold Nowhere - Option 3: Last in Series"

Both are approved

[Hina]

Did I do this correctly?

Option 1: Read a book with the genre Mystery* on the main book page.
Book 1: Murder List by Julie Garwood. Mystery ~24 Users
Option 6: Find a book you really enjoyed between March to May 2014 and read another by the same author
Book 2: Without Regret by R.L. Mathewson.
I read Playing for Keeps by R.L.Mathewson on April 19, 2014 and gave it a 5 Stars

[Stacie]

Hina wrote: "Did I do this correctly?

Option 1: Read a book with the genre Mystery* on the main book page.
Book 1: Murder List by Julie Garwood. Mystery ~24 Users
Option 6: Find a book you really..."

Yup, that looks good!

[Dee]

Stacie for Optino 3- does it matter how many books are in the series? for example - The Silkworm just came out which is #2 in the cormoron strike series - can i use it?

[Stacie]

Dee wrote: "Stacie for Optino 3- does it matter how many books are in the series? for example - The Silkworm just came out which is #2 in the cormoron strike series - can i use it?"

As long as it's listed as a series, no, it doesn't matter how many books are in the series

[Denise]

Option 1: Mystery

by Philip Pullman



Option 2: Humor

by Joan Bauer

Thanks!

[Stacie]

D wrote: "Option 1: Mystery

by Philip Pullman



Both work!

[Nicole]

I just wanted to say thanks for giving me another spot to work in some more Gaiman!!!

I am definitely going to use option 4 to read The Sandman, Vol. 6: Fables and Reflections! YAY!

Fun task! I have to see what I want to do for my second choice. :)

[Stacie]

Nicole wrote: "I just wanted to say thanks for giving me another spot to work in some more Gaiman!!!

I am definitely going to use option 4 to read The Sandman, Vol. 6: Fables and Reflections! YAY!
..."

Glad I could help!

[Elizabeth]

Hi! Quick question - for Option 3 are you counting half books in the series (for example 5.5) because I just read the last full book in a series, and then realized that there's one of those short stories that are related to the series but not part of the series.

The book I read is The Last Olympian if you also just want to check out the series list if I did a bad job explaining.

Thank you!!!

[Stacie]

Elizabeth wrote: "Hi! Quick question - for Option 3 are you counting half books in the series (for example 5.5) because I just read the last full book in a series, and then realized that there's one of those short s..."

Yes, novellas count, soThe Last Olympian would not technically be the last book in the series

[Shauna]

Could I please get The Supermodel's Best Friend approved for Option 2: Humor. Thank you!

[Stacie]

Shauna wrote: "Could I please get The Supermodel's Best Friend approved for Option 2: Humor. Thank you!"

Approved!

Sorry for the delayed response. I was out of town for the 4th and just now saw this!