2018 Zany Zodiak - Questions & Discussion Showing 51-100 of 1,258

[Janice, Moderator]

I got that audiobook only because Tim Curry narrates it. The story is overplayed, overused, and I was so over it years ago. Except, it was Tim reading it. How could I resist?

[Peggy]

So I know the name Tim Curry and I thought I knew his face, but it turns out he's a completely different person.

[Janice, Moderator]

Did you ever watch The Rocky Horror Picture Show? THAT Tim Curry.

[Dominique]

Janice wrote: "Dominique wrote: "Hi Janice,

The Link for the Libra - scales is not working"

It worked for me. Anyone else having a problem with it?

https://www.goodreads.com/genres/lega..."
Now it's working thanks

[Dominique]

Janice wrote: "Dominique wrote: "For

Pisces – fish
- Time to go fishing! Read a book set near or on a lake or river, OR the words Lake or River are in the title, or is the author’s name. If going for title or au..."

Thanks

[Camilla]

Janice wrote: "Peggy wrote: "Camilla, for poison Janice has specified in the task instructions that compound words are fine. Since this is the only task where she specified this and there are a lot of word-tasks,..."

So just to be absolutely sure: compound words are not accepted unless allowed separately, but plurals and possessives are?

[Jannene]

Will this work for the pink or rose task? Shocking Pink

[Lilisa]

Amazing and exciting challenge, Janice - thank you for all the tremendous work putting this together! You just keep leaping over the bar - rather than raising it! You ever thought of turning your challenges into a business??? :-)

[Kristie, Moderator]

Janice - For the Leo task under North American Zodiac, Salmon, you have read a book that is set in the Pacific Northwest Canada or United States. I may be overthinking this, but does this mean Northwest Canada and Northwest US or just Northwest Canada and anywhere in the US? I read it the second way first, but then realized that my book may not fit if you meant the northwest to be applied to both areas.


Also, for Sagittarius, Symbol, Archer - Read a book that is written by a North American author or about North American culture. Do you mean Native American? Or North American, the continent?

[Jannene]

Another question, will Empire of Storms work for Gemini – Copycat? Copycat is a mutant from the X-men. Read a book from the dystopian genre, or set in the future. The word “Dystopian” needs to be listed as a genre on the main book page.

I checked the dystopian list and the first book was listed Throne of Glass.

[Kristie, Moderator]

The listed genres are killing me. lol For example, my first thought for the mythology listed task was the new Iron Druid book. The first in the series is listed as mythology, but not the new release. It is listed as urban fantasy. if you read the blurb, it it clearly mythology based.

"Two-thousand-year-old Druid Atticus O'Sullivan travels to Asgard and faces off against the Norse gods to try and prevent Ragnarok in the final battle for the fate of mankind."

I may use it for 2018 release, if it's even released on time.

[Cherie]

I have a whole month to read and now, I'm afraid to read anything because it might fit one of the catagories for next year's challenge. I just finished a book this morning that had a pickup truck on the cover and was set in Montana. I keep looking at the books on my Nook and checking the criteria. It feels like all of them can fit something. Good Grief!

I'm looking at the list of actors you chose. Are these your favorites or did you pick them because you knew that they made movies based on books of the same name? I'm not complaining, just curious. I have lots of books on my TBR with movie titles. The only one I didn't know well was Ann M, but I recognize her movie titles. Not all, but some. Sean Penn was a surprise and I guess I have been under a rock because I didn't realize John Hurt had passed on.

[Janice, Moderator]

Camilla wrote: "So just to be absolutely sure: compound words are not accepted unless allowed separately, but plurals and possessives are? .."

Unless the tasks specifically state otherwise, compound words are not accepted. Plurals are accepted except where prohibited in the task. The object is to keep the word in the title as close as possible to the specified word. So, adding an "s" to a word is fine. Changing the word to designate that it's plural is not - eg: Mouse is specified. Mice is plural, but not accepted because it's too far from the original word.

I will add this clarification to the original thread.

If in doubt about a specific title, ask for a ruling.

ETA: You asked about possessives, and you may add an 's to a word to make it possessive.

For the category "Month", exact words only. I have amended that in the criteria

[Janice, Moderator]

Kristie wrote: "Janice - For the Leo task under North American Zodiac, Salmon, you have read a book that is set in the Pacific Northwest Canada or United States. I may be overthinking this, but does this mean Nort..."

Pacific Northwest as a region in either Canada or US.

For Sagittarius, I meant "Native American", not North America.

Both have been corrected in the challenge thread.

Thanks for pointing those out. :)

[Janice, Moderator]

Jannene wrote: "Will this work for the pink or rose task? Shocking Pink"

That particular issue doesn't have enough pink. There is another edition that would qualify, but you will need to read that particular edition.

[Janice, Moderator]

Jannene wrote: "Another question, will Empire of Storms work for Gemini – Copycat? Copycat is a mutant from the X-men. Read a book from the dystopian genre, or set in the future. The word “Dystopia..."

Sorry Jannene, but the task requires that the word Dystopian be on the main book page, and it's not listed as a genre.

[Jannene]

Okey dokey. Looks like I am back to the drawing board.

[Janice, Moderator]

Kristie wrote: "The listed genres are killing me. lol For example, my first thought for the mythology listed task was the new Iron Druid book. The first in the series is listed as mythology, but not the new releas..."

I do agree with you about the nonsense that people shelve books under, but I need something to use as a benchmark. :(

[Janice, Moderator]

Cherie wrote: "I'm looking at the list of actors you chose. Are these your favorites or did you pick them because you knew that they made movies based on books of the same name? "

Most of them are actors whose work I admire. I did check to make sure that they have a diverse enough filmography that would facilitate gophering. Sean Penn was fabulous in Mystic River. That title, along with others was what inspired me to put him on the list.

I had Elizabeth Taylor on the list because she's such an icon, until I looked at her filmography, and decided there wasn't enough there. Cleopatra, yes, but not much else of literary value. That's just my opinion.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Janice wrote: "Kristie wrote: "The listed genres are killing me. lol For example, my first thought for the mythology listed task was the new Iron Druid book. The first in the series is listed as mythology, but no..."

No worries, Janice! It's an easy way to see if something fits. It's always possible after a few people read it, it could get added as a genre.

[Janice, Moderator]

Kristie wrote: "JIt's always possible after a few people read it, it could get added as a genre. ."

That occurred to me as well.

[Esther]

Janice wrote: "Camilla wrote: "So just to be absolutely sure: compound words are not accepted unless allowed separately, but plurals and possessives are? .."

Unless the tasks specifically state otherwise, compou..."

Wow, what a list! Thanks Janice for all the work it must have taken.

One question. All the task with word requirements. Will you accept translations, for those of us reading in other languages?

[Janice, Moderator]

Esther wrote: "One question. All the task with word requirements. Will you accept translations, for those of us reading in other languages? .."

Yes, just make sure you give the translation in your report.

[[deleted user]]

Janice wrote: "Anna wrote: "Is it OK for the month to be embedded into another word? For example, March - could I read Middlemarch?"

Unless the task specifically says you can use imbedded words, you need to stic..."

Thanks very much Janice for clarifying this! (I didn't really want to read Middlemarch anyway ;-)).

[[deleted user]]

I woke up at 6am on a Sunday thinking about gophering for books....

[Camilla]

It seems that with all the questions pouring in, one of my earlier questions was missed, so I'll re-ask:

Elements - Virgo – Earth
- Read a book with an Earth-like planet on the cover.
Is Earth allowed, or does it have to be another planet?

[Saar The Book owl]

Wow, Janice! This is an incredible challenge! Thank you for making it :)

[Saar The Book owl]

Is it already allowed to make a personal thread with the books, tasks...we'll do or do we need to wait until Jan. 1st?

I read most of my books in English, but when I read them in Duth, do I need to put the English title or version between brackets, so it can be verified?

[Peggy]

Saar, the personal threads start popping up as soon as the challenge is announced, so go ahead and make one :)

[Saar The Book owl]

Thank you, Peggy. I've already took a peak at yours ,)

[Cherie]

Thanks for the response about the actors, Janice. Actually, Sean Pen was the first one I looked at and settled on Mystic River right away. I have never seen the movie but the book has been on my TBR list for a few years now.

[Saar The Book owl]

I read most of my books in English, but when I read them in Duth, do I need t..."

And another question before starting gophering :)

[Sarah]

Agh. So desperate to start gophering but i've a busy weekend. I feel left behind. I have tomorrow off so i'll get on it then.

[Laura]

Wow!!! This is an amazing challenge. I can't imagine the time and originality it took to make it. It's genius!! And I'm already eager to start with it.

[Peggy]

Janice wrote: "For Sagittarius, I meant "Native American", not North America."

Darn! Glad that I read this, I already slotted a book by a North (but not Native) American in that place. I thought it was too easy when I read it, but somehow didn't realize it should have been 'native'.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Sorry. I know. Sorry. What do you guys call a truck again?

This is a truck


And this is a truck


But I don't think *you* call those a truck.

[Lori Z]

Question about the actor category and option 1.
Option 1: Read the book the movie was adapted from, or read another book with the same title. The movie doesn’t need to be an adaptation, but there needs to be a book by the same title. The titles need to match with no extraneous words in the book title. Subtitles are to be ignored.

Is it just if you're reading a book by the same title but not the adaptation the title has to be an exact match? If you're reading the book its adapted from can the title have extraneous words? I was looking at Jodie Foster in Tom Sawyer, but the book it's adapted from is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

I also have a question about genres. I've looked at a couple books where the required genre is listed like a sub-genre. For example, The Sea of Monsters where its listed as Fantasy>Mythology. Does that count?

Hope these questions made sense.

[Saar The Book owl]

A 'truck' is like a 4x4, a Land Rover? Because here a truck is what is shown on those pictures.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Saar wrote: "A 'truck' is like a 4x4, a Land Rover? Because here a truck is what is shown on those pictures."

Yeah I thought I would ask, as I thought this may be a wider issue. I'm thinking a four wheel drive, or what we call a "ute", but best to have clarification now I figure :D

[Saar The Book owl]

A 'ute', in which country do you use that word?

[Camilla]

Oh, I thought a truck is like in the pics Rusalka posted. I was going to read 18 Wheels of Horror: A Trailer Full of Trucking Terrors for the truck task, since I thought it has a truck on the cover (and the subtitle mentions trucking).

Does that mean that the book doesn't work for the task?

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Saar wrote: "A 'ute', in which country do you use that word?"

In Australia. A ute I believe means "utility" but I have, hand on heart, never, ever heard them referred to as such. They vary in appearance from this:


to this:



to this


But they are all utes.

[Peggy]

Based on the example Janice gave (dodge ram), I'd say truck is the 4x4/ute/big car and not a truck like the first pictures Rusalka posted.


I also have another question: for Dutch author, I have a book by a Dutch-American author. He was born in the Netherlands and has a Dutch name, but is currently living in the US. I don't know for how long. Will it count or is he not Dutch enough?

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Bag. Worms. Upended.

[Camilla]

I want my truuuck!!! *Wails*

[Sarah]

I'm having deja vu. Pretty sure there was a truck task last year or the year before and we had the same conversation about what we all see as a truck. Lol.

[Camilla]

Yes, I remember that too. I had answered "car" so I have only a vague recollection though.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Sarah wrote: "I'm having deja vu. Pretty sure there was a truck task last year or the year before and we had the same conversation about what we all see as a truck. Lol."

Yup. And I can't remember the outcome. Also for the benefit of new members... maybe?... I'm not just lazy?

[Kristie, Moderator]

Rusalka - This is a Dodge Ram / truck:

[Jannene]

Cherie wrote: "Thanks for the response about the actors, Janice. Actually, Sean Pen was the first one I looked at and settled on Mystic River right away. I have never seen the movie but the book has been on my TB..."

Dom and I plan on reading that book too Cherie. Maybe we could buddy up!