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[Amanda]

Do plays count? So, does Macbeth work for a book set in Scotland?

[Cherie]

Amanda wrote: "Do plays count? So, does Macbeth work for a book set in Scotland?"

I think someone else already read it, but I do not remember who.

[Ann]

This may be a REALLY dumb question but here goes anyway:
For Saggistarius symbol, Native American culture....would Canadian First Nations culture qualify...? I mean, North America was the home for both Native Americans and the First Nations of Canada long before the United States of America and Canada were ever settled as countries.

Looking for a ruling here...

[Janice, Moderator]

Amanda wrote: "Do plays count? So, does Macbeth work for a book set in Scotland?"

Yes, you may read plays.

[Janice, Moderator]

CanadAnn wrote: "This may be a REALLY dumb question but here goes anyway:
For Saggistarius symbol, Native American culture....would Canadian First Nations culture qualify...? I mean, North America was the home for ..."

Canada and US make up North America. So the term "Native American" encompasses First Nations from both countries.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Janice - Would Sand by Hugh Howey be considered a standalone for science fiction? Technically, he released it in 5 parts, but it's all part of the same story. I think the one I have is called sand omnibus, but the first book I linked is the only one that comes up when I use the "add a book" feature. It's the same one.

[Tejas Janet]

siriusedward wrote: "Janice wrote: "siriusedward wrote: "Janice, will do for "clouds in the cover"?
and
will do for "white cover"?" "No"
"Oh well,I hoped Gilead would fit.But that's ok."

Gilead could work for Leo/Kraven as superhero/read a book with MC over 60 years old. The MC is 76 years old when he's telling this story, a very long letter to his 7-year-old son.

[Cherie]

Thanks for the post about Gilead, TJ. I can remove a book that I don't own and fit another in now! I think I was going to use it for the sword on the cover but I have multiple books with weapons. I even noted that I could use The Dinner for tool/weapon- there is a knife and fork on the cover and Janice has already allowed a spoon as a tool.

[Almeta]

Tejas Janet wrote: "....Gilead could work for Leo/Kraven as superhero/read a book with MC over 60 years old. The MC is 76 years old when he's telling this story, a very long letter to his 7-year-old son. ..."

Epistolary also.

[Janice, Moderator]

Kristie wrote: "Janice - Would Sand by Hugh Howey be considered a standalone for science fiction? Technically, he released it in 5 parts, but it's all part of the same story. I thi..."

I think this would be the exception to the rule - where sections of the book were released individually and then as an omnibus. This seems to be Hugh Howey's MO. So, yes, you may read the omnibus as a standalone.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Great! Thanks, Janice.

[Margo]

Janice, ELEMENT: air
Read a book with a significant amount of clouds on the cover

Does qualify? I don't know how you define "a significant amont" ;-p

[Jannene]

Tejas Janet wrote: "siriusedward wrote: "Janice wrote: "siriusedward wrote: "Janice, will do for "clouds in the cover"?
and
will do for "white cover"?" ..."

Dom and I have it for Capricorn - Cannonball. The cannon was first invented in China as early as the 12th century. For this task, you must pick your battle – land or sea. Read a book about the American Civil War, or about the Napoleonic War.

[Janice, Moderator]

Margo wrote: "Janice, ELEMENT: air
Read a book with a significant amount of clouds on the cover

Does qualify? I don't know how you define "a significant amont" ;-p"

Yes, it qualifies. Significant amount is kind of relevant isn't it? If you saw one small cloud in the sky, would you say it was a cloudy day out? Not likely. But if there were several clouds with a little blue peeking out, you'd say it was a cloudy day. Similarily, if the cover shows around 40+ percent in clouds, I'd call that significant.

[Margo]

Janice wrote: "Margo wrote: "Janice, ELEMENT: air
Read a book with a significant amount of clouds on the cover

Does qualify? I don't know how you define "a significant amont..."

Ah, I live in Ireland - we have a different baseline 😄

Seriouly though, I understand now and thank you for a comprehensive answer ☺

[Janice, Moderator]

Margo wrote: "Ah, I live in Ireland - we have a different baseline 😄..."

I'll never forget smir. I didn't look up to see the clouds. Hehehe!

[Sunshine✰✰✰]

For - Taurus – Rhino
Rhino’s alignment is “bad”. Read a book with Villain in the title. Series titles are included for this task.

Does that mean the word Villain?

[Cherie]

If We Were VillainsSunshine✰✰✰ wrote: "For - Taurus – Rhino
Rhino’s alignment is “bad”. Read a book with Villain in the title. Series titles are included for this task.

Does that mean the word Villain?"

Hi Sunshine (that makes me smile). Yes, it means the actual word, "villain" has to be in the title of the book you choose. For example, I am going to read Villain: A Novel.
I think plurals (with an "s" is okay), so If We Were Villains would be okay, and if the word were in a book in a series, it would be okay, like Vicious because this is the first book in the Villains series.
More books:
Heroes and Villains
Villains United
And Be a Villain
Villains by Necessity
V is for Villain
Saints and Villains

[Isaura]

Is the book Airborne fit for February? Based on the element rule, it needs to have the word air in the title.

[Janice, Moderator]

Sunshine✰✰✰ wrote: "For - Taurus – Rhino
Rhino’s alignment is “bad”. Read a book with Villain in the title. Series titles are included for this task.

Does that mean the word Villain?"

Yes, "Villain" is the word you're looking for. Cherie has provided you with a nice list of choices. I'm going to read If We Were Villains.

[Janice, Moderator]

Isaura wrote: "Is the book Airborne fit for February? Based on the element rule, it needs to have the word air in the title."

Sorry, but it has to be "air" on it's own and not embedded in another word.

Welcome to the challenge Isaura.

[Tejas Janet]

Such a meanie ; )

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Tejas Janet wrote: "Such a meanie ; )"

But a consistent one lol

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Janice wrote: "Welcome to the challenge Isaura."

Seconded! Welcome!

[Sandra, Moderator]

Rusalka wrote: "But a consistent one lol"

LOL

[Tejas Janet]

True that! She's awesome. But then she's YLTO mod squad. (Theme music plays in background - but what is it? on the tip of my tongue)

[Tejas Janet]

Anyone remember the Mod Squad TV show from circa 1970?

Here's there jazzy theme music, https://youtu.be/H7c5DlIwlMI

[Cherie]

I remember the show. Peggy Lipton, Charles Williams III, and Peter??? I only remember that Williams was Linc. Was Peggy called Julie? Too long ago...

[Beth]

Tejas Janet wrote: "Anyone remember the Mod Squad TV show from circa 1970?

Here's there jazzy theme music, https://youtu.be/H7c5DlIwlMI"

Totally remember the show!!

[Janice, Moderator]

That music is so fitting for the YLTO mod squad... lively with an ominous "what is going to happen?" vibe, creating tension and anticipation. We are a bit of detective, and a bit of judge and jury. LOL!

[Sandra, Moderator]

Tejas Janet wrote: "Anyone remember the Mod Squad TV show from circa 1970?

Here's there jazzy theme music, https://youtu.be/H7c5DlIwlMI"

Love it!

[Jayme, Moderator]

Hi Janice - for Leo - Salmon we are to read a book that is set in the Pacific Northwest (coastal Oregon, Washington, British Columbia). Could a book set in Alaska also work? There are many delicious salmon in Alaska :)

[Janice, Moderator]

There may be delicious salmon there (have tasted it first hand fresh out of the ocean), however, Alaska is not considered part of the PNW.

[Trudy]

Janice, for Taurus, stone/jasper/ illness (mental, emotional, physical) is a theme, will you accept a life-altering traumatic brain injury?

The Housekeeper and the Professor

[Janice, Moderator]

I believe I made a ruling on a similar book. Because his condition was a result of a traumatic injury, it falls outside of "illness". I know it's a fine line, but I wanted more illness related stories than accidents.

[Trudy]

No problem, Janice. I have others that fit better, but I just read this for the toppler and thought it might fit.

[Beth]

HOw about for white cover?

[Janice, Moderator]

Yes, that will work, Beth.

[Beth]

Thanks!

[Cherie]

Hi Janice - I am reading this for a toppler book. Is it okay for Water on the cover. It is a lake in Norway. The Water's Edge .

[Amanda]

Will work for a white cover?

[Janice, Moderator]

Cherie wrote: "Hi Janice - I am reading this for a toppler book. Is it okay for Water on the cover. It is a lake in Norway. The Water's Edge."

It's actually mist on the cover, and not water. It's more implied. Can you not use it for Pisces "water in title"? Too late for that suggestion.

[Janice, Moderator]

Amanda wrote: "Will work for a white cover?"

My initial reaction was no. But I plugged it into TinEye and it reads 74.9%, so you're good to go.

[Amanda]

Janice wrote: "Amanda wrote: "Will work for a white cover?"

My initial reaction was no. But I plugged it into TinEye ..."

Awesome, thanks!

[Peggy]

Janice, so with 'exact word' something like 'water's' is allowed? I had in my head it wasn't, but I do have a fitting book if it is.

[Cherie]

No worries, Janice. The mist was on a lake but I get it - you want to SEE water. I already used the Water in the title slot but I can recommended it for anyone that needs a title for that task. I can use it for the month of September. My copy had 221 pages and from page 1 through page 139 it was September. It might fit the Lake/River task too. The crime scenes happened in a forrest next to Lake Linde, somewhere in Norway.

[Lisette]

Will this book work for "Read a book with a significant amount of clouds on the cover." ?

[Janice, Moderator]

Lusie wrote: "Will this book work for "Read a book with a significant amount of clouds on the cover." ?

"

Yes. It looks like 75% of the cover is clouds.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Janice, sorry if this has been asked before, but for books with more than 1 title, what is the ruling on translations? For example Wonder is also titled La lección de August (translation - The Lesson of August), but that is the title translation from another language. I haven't seen it titled The Lesson of August in English.

[Lisette]

Thank you!