The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion
WINTER CHALLENGE 2017
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Questions/Problems in Completed Tasks
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Please check your numbers. I show you with 14 tasks posted, for a total of 245 points.
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Task 15.4 requires the use of two different animals from the list.
The one book option must satisfy the criteria for both book 1 and book 2 from the first option. Book 2 specifically requires a different animal. By using only one animal, you have not fulfilled the criteria for both book 1 and book 2.
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If you are claiming a BB ticket, you must specifically say so in your post - a tally at the bottom is not sufficient.
Sandy wrote: "Blueberry post 1950If you are claiming a BB ticket, you must specifically say so in your post - a tally at the bottom is not sufficient."
Sorry. I thought by posting the number of pages that was the same thing. Will repost.
Sandy wrote: "Blueberry post 1948Task 15.4 requires the use of two different animals from the list.
The one book option must satisfy the criteria for both book 1 and book 2 from the first option. Book 2 specif..."
Gotcha. Misunderstood the task.
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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus includes childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Holiday> Christmas 253 users
Fantasy 178 users
Fiction 94 users
Classics 86 users
Childrens 70 users
Holiday 50 users
Task 30.8 specifically states that books with a main page genre of childrens cannot be used for the task.
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Gracious Uncertainty: Faith in the Second Half of Life has no page numbers listed, and the only other editions shown are ebooks. You will need to either get page numbers added to the GR record for the paper edition, or get length approval for the ebook editions.
Sandy wrote: "Kathy P post 1956Gracious Uncertainty: Faith in the Second Half of Life has no page numbers listed, and the only other editions shown are ebooks. You will need to either get page ..."
Kathy P - I added the page numbers.
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All posts, including reposts, must include links to the books involved.
You're totally right.I've adjusted my numbers.
Thanks!
Sandy wrote: "Pia post 1941
Please check your numbers. I show you with 14 tasks posted, for a total of 245 points."
I just wanted to let you know I posted my last challenge today. My total on the reader board was supposed to be updated RE: post 276 in this thread. I just wanted to make sure everything was included. I've now completed my 4th challenge. I can't believe it!
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Task 20.4 - Haven shows only an ebook edition and a paperback with no page numbers. You will need to either have the page numbers added to the paper edition or get length approval in the ebook only thread.
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Task 30.2. Sarah Pinborough does not appear to have published 26 or more distinct works. https://www.fantasticfiction.com/p/sa...
Keep in mind that short stories, omnibus editions, translations, etc. do not count as distinct works for this task.
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John Scalzi does not appear to have published 26 or more distinct works that will work for this task. https://www.fantasticfiction.com/s/jo...
Keep in mind that short stories, omnibus editions, translations, etc. do not count as distinct works for this task. In particular, in this case, the various parts of the Human Division series are all <100 pages, so only the overall compilation would count for this task.
Also, if you repost this task, please keep in mind that your post is to include the number of distinct works, and that book 2 must be a standalone book, not part of a series.
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Task 10.9 - you linked to an ebook edition, Only for Him, with only 70 pages. The paperback edition, Only for Him also shows 70 pages, so this book will not work for SRC tasks.
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Task 10.6 requires that you provide a link to your challenge tracking thread. The link in your post leads to group, but there is no indication of your membership or your posting. The link itself also specifies that one must be a member of the group to look at the thread.
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Task 10.8 requires that you include in your post the cat name that you are using.
Sandy wrote: "Balletbookworm post 2016Task 20.4 - Haven shows only an ebook edition and a paperback with no page numbers. You will need to either have the page numbers added to the paper editio..."
Beans. I would swear that the page numbers were there when I checked. Will fix and repost, thanks!
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Task 30.2. Shannon Hale does not appear to have published 26 or more distinct works as defined for this task.
I count 17 books in her own series, 1 book in another series, and 4 standalone books. Keep in mind that short stories, omnibus editions, translations, etc. do not count as distinct works for this task, and a number of the books listed for her are less than 100 pages.
Also, keep in mind that for this task, book 2 must be a standalone, not part of a series.
Sandy wrote: "Pamela3265 post 2029Task 10.6 requires that you provide a link to your challenge tracking thread. The link in your post leads to group, but there is no indication of your membership or your posti..."
The link I put in was the time stamp which in this group leads to the specific post. When I click on it, it takes me directly to the tracking thread at this address: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... The main group page is at https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/.... This is a private group sponsored by my local library on Goodreads and you have to be a member of the library in order to join the group. I'm guessing that you were directed to the main page since you aren't a member of the group. What do you need from me to prove membership?
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Task 10.6 requires that you provide a link to your challenge tracking thread. The link in your post leads to group, but there is no indication of your membership..."
I need a direct link to your post, not to the tracking thread. It's not even so much membership, as your specific post of this book used in the challenge.
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Task 25.2, option 2, requires that the book be set in the listed locations, not just that action take place in two of them, among other places. See help thread, post 3.
The Stand takes place in numerous locations, not just in Texas and Maine.
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Task 30.8 specifically states that no books with the main page genre childrens can be used for the task. The Arm of the Starfish contains the main page genre Childrens, so will not for this task.
Genres at review:
Young Adult 285 users
Fiction 199 users
Fantasy 86 users
Science Fiction 65 users
Childrens 47 users
Mystery 25 users
Young Adult>Teen 19 users
Childrens>Juvenile 16 users
Classics 11 users
Science Fiction Fantasy 10 users
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Task 5.10 can be used for books with the main page genre Childrens that are not found in ARBookfinder. They cannot be used for books that are there but do not meet SRC requirements for the use of childrens books.
The Lost Hero: The Graphic Novel includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Sequential Art>Graphic Novels 86 users
Fantasy 51 users
Fantasy>Mythology 30 users
Young Adult 26 users
Sequential art>Comics 11 users
Adventure 10 users
Graphic Novels Comics 6 users
Fiction 6 users
Mythology>Greek Mythology 6 users
Childrens 6 users.
This book is found in ARBookinder: IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 2.0. It cannot be used for SRC tasks.
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Task 10.3 requires that you read a book "that was first published between 1972 and 1987 (inclusive)." Headstone was first published in 2011, so will not work for this task.
My spreadsheet shows 850 posted points, and the readerboard is showing 820. Can I confirm that Task 30.3, 30.5, and 30.11 were all recorded?(edited to correct readerboard is showing 820, not 830)
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(edited to correct readerboard is showing 820, not 830)"
yes they are.
It is much easier for us to make sure that everything is on track if you include a total in your posts.
Sandy wrote: "It is much easier for us to make sure that everything is on track if you include a total in your posts. "Thanks, will do from now til the end. I was checking after every post, and we were synched until the post-2100 update of the readerboard.
Is 30.7 recorded, from post #2058?
Sandy wrote: "Mike Dennis post 2089Task 30.8 specifically states that no books with the main page genre childrens can be used for the task. The Arm of the Starfish contains the main page genre Chi..."
Sorry. Thought I checked that.
Well, no matter. I'll redirect these. Sorry for the extra work.
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Thanks, will do from now til the end. I was checking after every post, and w..."
That's the one. Fixed now.
Sandy wrote: "Pamela wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Pamela3265 post 2029Task 10.6 requires that you provide a link to your challenge tracking thread. The link in your post leads to group, but there is no indication of ..."
I don't think you can see the post since it is in a private group. I'll use this book elsewhere and skip this task. When I post the new task do I need to state that this book is being switched from Task 10.6 to the new task?
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Task 30.2 - book 2. Ian McEwan does not appear to have published 26 or more distinct works that fit the requirements of this task.
Keep in mind that short stories, omnibus editions, translations, etc. do not count as distinct works for this task. Many of the listings on GR for him are short stories.
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Please check your totals. I show you with 60 after your previous post, plus 20 this time for a total of 80.
NO NEED TO REPOST. This is just to keep our totals synched.
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Task 5.5 - Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Classics 223 users
Fiction 109 users
Childrens 90 users
Historical>Historical Fiction 59 users.
Please review the rules for the use of childrens books for SRC tasks - Rules of the Challenge
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The one book option for task 15.4 must satisfy the criteria for both book 1 and book 2 from the first option. Book 2 specifically requires a different animal. To satisfy the criteria for both books, the title initial words must be in one animal name, and the author initials in a different animal name.
Sandy wrote: "Anja post 2146The one book option for task 15.4 must satisfy the criteria for both book 1 and book 2 from the first option. Book 2 specifically requires a different animal. To satisfy the criteri..."
Ups, misunderstood the instruction. Thanks
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We have more than one participant in the SRC named Diana. Please repost with your readerboard name.
Also, please note that book 2 must be by an author with exactly 9 letters in his/her name - not 9 DIFFERENT letters. Kerry Ann Mendez will not work.
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Please check your totals. I show you with 210 as of your previous post, plus 15 in this post, for a total of 225.
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Task 30.1 requires that you state in your post which options you are using.
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Task 30.11, book 1. An editor is not considered an author for SRC purposes. Peter Ginna is noted as the editor of a book of essays by 27 different people.
See the Rules of the Challenge:
"Only authors that are identified as authors (or a default blank in the author role field), co-authors, or contributors may be used for tasks involving author information. Other roles or functions such as editor, illustrator, artist, translator, introduction, designed by, foreward, preface, assistant or afterword may not be used for author-sourced tasks."
Also, 30.11 book 1 requires a book by a single author.
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Book with a main page genre of childrens cannot be used for Task 25.7. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer includes the genre childrens on its main page. Genres at review:
Classics 11,561 users
Fiction 4, 643 users
Adventure 1, 092 users
Young Adult 1,014 users
Historical>Historical Fiction 895 users
Literature 813 users
Childrens 668 users
Academic>School 435 users
Novels 390 users
Literature>American 383 users
Sandy wrote: "Bea post 2189Book with a main page genre of childrens cannot be used for Task 25.7. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer includes the genre childrens on its main page. Genres at review:
Clas..."
Awww. Shoot! I took out another book for that very reason but failed to check this one.
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Task 30.2 - Terry Goodkind does not appear to have 26 or more distinct works. Keep in mind that foreign translations do not count as separate works.
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Just FYI - BOTH requirements of this task must be met, not just the cover picture. Fortunately, the top pb copy of this book has 412 pages, so the book satisfies that criterion as well.
No need to repost.
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Task 20.10 requires "You must participate in the book's discussion thread with at least one post about the contents of the book or your reaction to the book after you have read the book. "
I don't see a comment from you in the discussion thread.
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30.1, option 2, requires that the silhouette have nothing in it. Several books with lettering in the outline/silhouette were disallowed in the help thread, so
will not work.
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15.4 requires that the initial letter of EACH word in the title must be found in the target animal name.
requires an animal name with T, S, O, G, and R in it - Amur Leopard does not contain all of these letters.Task 25.3, option A requires "a book that has Magic or Magical as a main page genre."
does not include one of these genres. Genres at review:Fantasy>Urban Fantasy 981 users
Fantasy>Paranormal 664 users
Fantasy 654 users
Paranormal>Witches 263 users
Romance 245 users
Romance>Paranormal Romance 219 users.
If you had this genre pre-approved in the help thread or the genre verification thread, please repost, with the thread and post number.
My records show me at 180 points, but the Leaderboard lists 165 points. I looked through this list and I don't see a message for me...would you mind checking it out? Thanks :)
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For task 5.7, you linked to the kindle edition of All That Is Solid Melts into Air. The top PB edition of the book, All That Is Solid Melts into Air, has 464 pages, so will not work for this task.
You may want to review the rules on ebook page numbers:
"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.
>If there are multiple editions in a format:
From the editions page (click all editions on the main book page)
Set the Format, beginning with Mass Market Paperback
Set the Sort By as "num ratings"
Use the top edition result to determine the page number for ebooks and audiobooks
If there are no editions in MMPB, reset with Paperback and the same sort (num ratings). If there are no paperback editions, reset with Hardcover and the same sort (num ratings). If there are no print editions the ebook or audiobook may not be used for a task requiring a page number."