2018 Zany Zodiak - Questions & Discussion Showing 151-200 of 1,258

[Janice, Moderator]

Laura wrote: "I may not have read the instructions carefully so I'd like to confirm. Hope you don't mind.

For the name of the zodiac signs in the title can we have them as part of another word? For instance, ca..."

I'm confused. Which task are you asking about? I don't think I wrote any that requires the zodiac signs to be in the title.

[Janice, Moderator]

Peggy wrote: "Sorry to bother you again Janice. For the task with a face in profile on the cover, should it be just a face or can it also be a whole person - including face - like this: [bookcover:My Grandmother..."

As long as the face is in profile, it can be attached to a whole body.

Sorry that I missed your question about the Dutch author. I'd say he's Dutch enough. :)

[Janice, Moderator]

Sarah wrote: "I have a couple questions:

I am just wondering if I can use Cinder for the female under 20. She is female but is a cyborg.

Also, for clouds, do they have to be earth clouds. I was..."

Yes to both.

[Margo]

harsh cody lol

[Sarah]

Thanks Janice!

[Cody]

Margo wrote: "harsh cody lol"

It was meant as I joke, not harsh, do you should I remove it?

[Laura]

I am really sorry Janice. I went a bit overboard. Carried away while looking for titles with the months and added titles with the signs. Sorry for the confusion.

[Janice, Moderator]

Cody wrote: "Margo wrote: "harsh cody lol"

It was meant as I joke, not harsh, do you should I remove it?"

I think she was teasing. No harm done.

[Janice, Moderator]

Laura wrote: "I am really sorry Janice. I went a bit overboard. Carried away while looking for titles with the months and added titles with the signs. Sorry for the confusion."

No worries. I was still half asleep when I read your question and couldn't quit wrap my head around it. Now that I've had a cup of coffee, I'm more alert.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Cody wrote: "Margo wrote: "harsh cody lol"

It was meant as I joke, not harsh, do you should I remove it?"

You're good. Gave me a good laugh.

[Cherie]

Janice - for the task setting in New Zealand (Libra-Raven), I have a book that takes place on Auckland Island, which New Zealand claims. Is this book acceptable to this task or does it need to take place on the two main islands? Island of the Lost: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World

[Jannene]

This may seem like an obvious question but what if a book goes through many months? I was going to pick Deviant Ways which starts July 4th but goes through Thanksgiving. Now, I was going to pick November. :o) Am I to count the pages after I finish the book?

[Janice, Moderator]

Cherie wrote: "Janice - for the task setting in New Zealand (Libra-Raven), I have a book that takes place on Auckland Island, which New Zealand claims. Is this book acceptable to this task or does it need to take..."

Yes, that will work.

[Janice, Moderator]

Jannene wrote: "This may seem like an obvious question but what if a book goes through many months? I was going to pick Deviant Ways which starts July 4th but goes through Thanksgiving. Now, I was go..."

At least half of the book needs to be set in November.

I'm not sure what you mean about counting the pages after you finish. You're counting the pages to determine how much is set in November? If this was a book I was gophering for my personal challenge, I'd probably give it a pass and slot something else in there that would be more obvious.

[Jannene]

Janice wrote: "Jannene wrote: "This may seem like an obvious question but what if a book goes through many months? I was going to pick Deviant Ways which starts July 4th but goes through Thanksgivin..."

Alright, back to gophering.

[Jannene]

Ok now that we got what a truck is established (joking), will half a truck work? She is in the mountains of Wyoming and you can see half a truck coming over the hill.

[Janice, Moderator]

I think it will work. It sounds like the main character drives a truck too, so you're covered both ways.

[Janice, Moderator]

Please note that if you copied and pasted the challenge instructions into your personal thread, you may not have the right links.

It's come to my attention that the link to the list "Best Western Books" for the Bull task in Taurus did not copy correctly. I've checked a few threads, and what ended up being copied over to personal threads was "Best Books Ever". I suspect the link was truncated during the copying.

You may want to check other links as well.

[Laura]

For black cover will this one work?


If not I could I go with this?


or perhaps


And for Cancer – Rose Quartz
- Read a book with a rose(s) on the cover, or the cover is 75% pink in colour.
would this be ok?

Also for Scorpio – Copper
- Copper is a metal, not a stone. Read a book with a metal weapon or tool on the cover.

Would this go? or should it be a cover where there is only a weapon without the man holding it?

Sorry to trouble but it's my first challenge like this and I'm not quite sure if I'm doing it right.

[Janice, Moderator]

Laura, they will all work. Just remember that when you are doing a task that species something with a cover, it must be the edition you read.

[Laura]

Gardens of the Moon, Cloud Atlas and Songs of the Earth are the exact editions I have on my shelves. Especially for Cloud Atlas, I think my book is a less published edition cause I had to look through the GR lost for a while to find it. So I can go with those even if Gardens of the Moon has the background black and Songs of the Earth has a guy holding the weapon?

[Eliestal]

I have a question about crab varieties.
If the name is made of more than one word, like the japanese spider crab or the sally lightfoot crab, does the title of the book need both words or one of the two is enough?

[Saar The Book owl]

I've still got a question. I put it a few pages back, but can't find it. I read most of my books in English, but if I read a book in Dutch, do I need to put the English title between brackets, so it can be verified?

[Tejas Janet]

Janice wrote: "Please note that if you copied and pasted the challenge instructions into your personal thread, you may not have the right links.

It's come to my attention that the link to the list "Best Western..."

I noticed this, Janice. I thought the problem was perhaps because I accidentally didn't copy the full link - ? but not sure about that.

I had to correct a couple of other links with same issue. Again, I think I maybe I didn't cut and paste full link first time. Hopefully, got that fixed.

[Sarah]

I know links don't always copy and paste well. So I copied the bulk of the text but opened the individual links Janice provided us with and copied the URL directly from the page and pasted it in my thread. I've only done that for the lists that were recommended to use for certain tasks but not the actors. I've not bothered with those links now that I've gone through and picked out which films (and therefore books) that interest me.

[Margo]

Cody wrote: "Margo wrote: "harsh cody lol"

It was meant as I joke, not harsh, do you should I remove it?"

Totally teasing cody, sorry. I always forget that text lacks tone. I'll be more careful in future :-(

Please don't take comment down - best laugh i had in a long time he he

[Cody]

Margo wrote: "Cody wrote: "Margo wrote: "harsh cody lol"

It was meant as I joke, not harsh, do you should I remove it?"

Totally teasing cody, sorry. I always forget that text lacks tone. I'll be more careful i..."

Ah cool :)

still getting this social media thing down and I know I can / do frequently go too far in real life :), finding the balance is more difficult with just text!

[Almeta]

Kristie wrote: "Just an interesting tidbit - Tim Curry has A Christmas Carol listed as one of his films. It is too short for the challenge, but I plan to listen to A Christmas Carol in December and it is narrated ..."

What a co-inky-dink!

Janice mentioned this last year, and I had expressed an interest then. Debra bought the audio for me around that time, and I plan on listening to it this year for the holidays as well.

[Almeta]

I have a couple brain-bender questions for you! Will these qualify? They are listed for the actress Ann Meara.

Night at the Museum: The Junior Novelization ,adapted from film which was adapted from a children's book The Night at the Museum

or Sex And The City: The Movie Movie Companion , a romantic comedy film, .and a sequel to the HBO comedy series of the same name, itself based on the book Sex and the City by Candace Bushnell Two separate books. I'd rather read the original by Bushnell.

[Margo]

Cody wrote: "Margo wrote: "Cody wrote: "Margo wrote: "harsh cody lol"

It was meant as I joke, not harsh, do you should I remove it?"

Totally teasing cody, sorry. I always forget that text lacks tone. I'll be ..."

I sometimes get it wrong to. It's difficult without any queues (is that the right way to spell it - you know the word i'm looking for!). I enjoy you're comments cody - you are funny ;-D

[Janice, Moderator]

Laura wrote: "Gardens of the Moon, Cloud Atlas and Songs of the Earth are the exact editions I have on my shelves. Especially for Cloud Atlas, I think my book is a less published edition cause I had to look thro..."

Yes, you're good to go.

[Janice, Moderator]

Clément wrote: "I have a question about crab varieties.
If the name is made of more than one word, like the japanese spider crab or the sally lightfoot crab, does the title of the book need both words or one of th..."

Just one word is all that's required. You can have a book with Japanese or Spider in it. Doesn't need to be both. There is no "sally lightfoot crab" listed in the options. Only the words specified in the task will be accepted.

Here's the task again for your convenience - These are the names of common crab varieties: Coconut, Hermit, Horseshoe, King, Japanese Spider, Dungeness, Rock, Snow, Blue, or Fiddler Crab. Read a book with any of those words (other than “crab”) in the title. I’ll get crabby if you try to sneak “Crab” in.

[Janice, Moderator]

Saar wrote: "I've still got a question. I put it a few pages back, but can't find it. I read most of my books in English, but if I read a book in Dutch, do I need to put the English title between brackets, so i..."

I did a ruling on that question, or a similar one. If a specific word is required in the title, and you are reading an edition in another language, you will need to translate the title in your report. That falls under the "explain anything that's not obvious" guideline.

If you are reading a book in Dutch and the title isn't part of the task, you don't need to translate it - but it would be nice. We're a curious bunch.

[Janice, Moderator]

Almeta wrote: "I have a couple brain-bender questions for you! Will these qualify? They are listed for the actress Ann Meara.

Night at the Museum: The Junior Novelization ,adapted from film which w..."

Bring me coffee, and I can answer these. Why did I not sit down with a cup of coffee this morning instead of a glass of water? Seriously.

The movie is to be an adaption of a book, not the other way around where the book is written as a result of the movie. If you are not reading the book from which the movie was adapted, then the title of the book you read must match the movie title exactly.

So no, to both your questions. However, you did mention Sex and the City. That is the adapted book, and an exact title, so you don't need the movie companion.

See, I need coffee.

[Eliestal]

Janice wrote: "Clément wrote: "I have a question about crab varieties.
If the name is made of more than one word, like the japanese spider crab or the sally lightfoot crab, does the title of the book need both wo..."

Thank you! In that case I have my book. 12 more to find and I'm all set. :)

[Annerlee]

Rusalka wrote: "But I think I have it for Aussies. "Truck" for this challenge means anything from a Ute to a Truck. But no 4 Wheel Drives..."

... for me as a 'Brit'... what's a Ute? I thought it was a German girl's name and have a disturbing image of fat Fraeulein weightlifter with pigtails and freckles.*

*Disclaimer
Sorry folks, but I knew a Ute once. I'm sure most Utes are petite and very charming.

[Annerlee]

Peggy wrote: "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?..."

Just so you know Peggy, I was secretly hoping for some inspiration from you on the subject of Dutch literature. ; P

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Annerlee wrote: "... for me as a 'Brit'... what's a Ute? I thought it w..."

See Message 93 :D

[Annerlee]

Rusalka wrote: "Annerlee wrote: "... for me as a 'Brit'... what's a Ute? I thought it w..."

See Message 93 :D"

Ahh. Missed that. Sometimes a picture is all it needs.

[Sarah]

Annerlee wrote: ". for me as a 'Brit'... what's a Ute? I thought it w..."

You clearly never watched neighbours or home and away as a kid/teen.

[Peggy]

Annerlee wrote: "Peggy wrote: "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..."

No, the pressure!

I have to admit that I hardly ever read books by Dutch authors.

The Miniaturist and Girl with a Pearl Earring are both set in the Netherlands. (not written by Dutch authors though)

I read The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83¼ Years Old and the sequel this year and thought it was fantastic.

I have no idea how many Dutch books get translated to other languages. One of the GR lists is probably more helpful than me ;-)

[Annerlee]

Thanks for this Peggy. I'll see if I can get a copy of the secret diary. Failing that I'll check out some lists...

[Annerlee]

Sarah wrote: "You clearly never watched neighbours or home and away as a kid/teen."

Nope. It was a matter of principle ('cos everyone else did). I was definitely an outsider as a teen.

If only I'd watched ... ohh the education I missed (sigh) lol

[Saar The Book owl]

Janice wrote: "Saar wrote: "I've still got a question. I put it a few pages back, but can't find it. I read most of my books in English, but if I read a book in Dutch, do I need to put the English title between b..."

Thank you, Janice :)

[Peggy]

Annerlee wrote: "Thanks for this Peggy. I'll see if I can get a copy of the secret diary. Failing that I'll check out some lists..."

Another one that I enjoyed (and has a translation) is Love Life. The translated title is crappy so don't let that scare you away.

Oh, and this is a list of some of the Dutch books I've read on my GR shelves. Might be helpful too :)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Rusalka, Moderator]

The Dinner is another Dutch book in English

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Annerlee wrote: "If only I'd watched ... ohh the education I missed (sigh) lol "

Luckily you found some Aussies to help with your education ;)

[Ben]

Saw this pop up and I'm really impressed, well done Janice!!!

Gotta get my list of reads sorted now.

[Dominique]

For Pisces – Siren
plurals accepted?

[Laura]

Please don't get very angry Janice!!! I have quite the list of questions this time.

If Sean Penn acted in the movie The Warriors can I read the book Into the Wild The series title is The Warriors.
or Rise of the Fallen with series title All The King's Men for the movie with the same name?

I would also have the same question for Glenn Close who acted in Warcraft. Can I read Day of the Dragon for which the Series name is WarCraft?

And does Sunshine go for Ralph Fiennes?

For Aquarius – Turquoise Read a book where the main theme is magic. Will any of these 2 do?
Practical Magic
A Darker Shade of Magic

For profile on cover can I go with this?


And for Taurus – Jasper Read a book where illness (mental, emotional or physical) is a major theme would Keeping Faith be ok?

For Water on the cover will this do? .

For the fire on the cover will this be ok?