10.9. What's in a Name?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

10.9. What's in a Name?
Read a book by an author whose first name is in the top 10 first names for the past century.
Top Baby Names

You may choose from either the female or the male list, but keep in mind that the name must be one of the top 10 names listed.

The name must match exactly - no nicknames, variations in spelling, etc.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Male names:
James, John, Robert, Michael, William, David, Richard, Joseph, Charles, Thomas.

Female names:
Mary, Patricia, Jennifer, Elizabeth, Linda, Barbara, Susan, Margaret, Jessica, Dorothy.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Reserved

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

This thread is now open.

[btwthesepages]

by Jennifer E. Smith. Will this do?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Arshiya wrote: " by Jennifer E. Smith. Will this do?"

Jennifer is in the top ten names on the list.

[Meagan]

What about an author who uses their initials? Like JRR Tolkein, J stands for John which is on the list. https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Meagan wrote: "What about an author who uses their initials? Like JRR Tolkein, J stands for John which is on the list. https://www.goodreads.com/author/show..."

The name has to be the name that's listed on GR.

[Becky P]

This is a book by Patricia Briggs but I'm not sure if it counts as it's a collection of stories? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Becky wrote: "This is a book by Patricia Briggs but I'm not sure if it counts as it's a collection of stories? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2..."

short story collections are fine

[Claire]

I am going to read 48 by James Herbert.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Gemma wrote: "Would it be possible for someone to post the names in this thread? Purely because I've been trying for a full month now to get onto the nominated website and it hasn't loaded once. If not, all go..."

I've typed them out for you in post 2.

[[deleted user]]

Can I have Berlin Diary: The Journal of a Foreign Correspondent 1934-41 by William L. Shirer verified?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Navarra wrote: "Can I have Berlin Diary: The Journal of a Foreign Correspondent 1934-41 by William L. Shirer verified?"

That's fine. There's no need to ask for verification for books that clearly meet the task requirements.

[Annapoorni]

read Anila's Journey by Mary Finn
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Mary Finn

[Bea]

Annapoorni wrote: "read Anila's Journey by Mary Finn
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Mary Finn"

Annapoorni, is this your completed post? If so it goes in the TASKS COMPLETED thread, not the task thread.

[Julie]

Can I use a Kathy Reichs book? Her full name is Kathleen Joan Toelle "Kathy" Reichs (Kathy Reichs )

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Julie wrote: "Can I use a Kathy Reichs book? Her full name is Kathleen Joan Toelle "Kathy" Reichs (Kathy Reichs )"

Sorry, no. The names must match exactly.

[Kritika]

Is this book ok? The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

John is the 2nd name in the list of top 10 names.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Kritika wrote: "Is this book ok? The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

John is the 2nd name in the list of top 10 names."

then it fits the task.

[Ian]

#10.9 Whats in a Name

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropist - Robert Tressell (Robert is in the top 10 boys names at #3)
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

Claim 10 points
Plus 15 from previous post
= 25

Think I'm starting to get the hand of this - but I may be delusional!

[Cait S]

Ian wrote: "#10.3 Whats in a Name

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropist - Robert Tressell (Robert is in the top 10 boys names at #3)
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists

Claim 10 points
Plus 15 f..."

If you're finished with a task and claiming it for points, you need to put it in the Completed Tasks Thread here.

These threads are only if you need help or have a question about the tasks :)

[Ian]

Oh dear

Thought it was going too well - where do I post the completed challenge then?

Sorry!

[Cindie]

Can I use The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman? Would "Tom" count for "Thomas," which is #10?

Just read the whole post...I think I know the answer to this...

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Cindie wrote: "Can I use The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman? Would "Tom" count for "Thomas," which is #10?

Just read the whole post...I think I know the answer to this..."

and if you think the answer is no, you're right! The task requires the exact name, no nicknames, variants.

[Cindie]

Sandy wrote: "Cindie wrote: "Can I use The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman? Would "Tom" count for "Thomas," which is #10?

Just read the whole post...I think I know the answer to..."

Yep that is what I thought!!

[Mandy]

If a book has 2 authors and one meets the requirement is that ok? Thanks.

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Amanda wrote: "If a book has 2 authors and one meets the requirement is that ok? Thanks."

that's fine.