30.1 Dlmrose’s task: Namaste

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Cindie wrote: "How about Autobiography of a Yogi for a?"

That works, non-fiction and spirituality is currently the top genre

[Hina]

Does This work?

Option B: Every Breath She Takes by Norah Wilson.
Breath in Title
Option C: Then Came You by Jill Shalvis.
Dog on the Cover

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Hina wrote: "Does This work?

Option B: Every Breath She Takes by Norah Wilson.
Breath in Title
Option C: Then Came You by Jill Shalvis.
Dog on the Cover"

yes

[Berls]

A general question - if breathe is in the name of the series would that be acceptable? Or does it have to be in the actual title? Thanks!

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Berls wrote: "A general question - if breathe is in the name of the series would that be acceptable? Or does it have to be in the actual title? Thanks!"

No, series titles are not included- only titles and sub-titles

[Berls]

Dlmrose wrote: "Berls wrote: "A general question - if breathe is in the name of the series would that be acceptable? Or does it have to be in the actual title? Thanks!"

No, series titles are not included- only ti..."

Got it! Thanks so much!

[KSMary]

Would you accept Up the Down Staircase for Option D?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

KSMary wrote: "Would you accept Up the Down Staircase for Option D?"

Dlmrose is out of town, but in her absence, I'll say yes to this.

[KSMary]

Sandy wrote: "KSMary wrote: "Would you accept Up the Down Staircase for Option D?"

Dlmrose is out of town, but in her absence, I'll say yes to this."

Thanks!

[Nicole]

Great task! I love yoga too, but haven't practiced in a while.

Is there a page requirement or just the existing challenge parameters (100 pages or more)? Thanks!

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Nicole wrote: "Great task! I love yoga too, but haven't practiced in a while.

Is there a page requirement or just the existing challenge parameters (100 pages or more)? Thanks!"

no, just the normal SRC requirements.

[Rhiannon]

would this work for option d? not sure what the page length the have to be for the bigger tasks Treacherous Love: The Diary of an Anonymous Teenager

[Nicole]

I would like to verify Stitches : a handbook on meaning, hope, and repair for option A. ;) thanks!

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Rhiannon wrote: "would this work for option d? not sure what the page length the have to be for the bigger tasks Treacherous Love: The Diary of an Anonymous Teenager"

There are no special page requirements for higher point tasks, unless specified in the task itself.

Dlmrose is out of town, but from the description, it sounds as if a teacher is a main character in the book.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Nicole wrote: "I would like to verify Stitches : a handbook on meaning, hope, and repair for option A. ;) thanks!"

The book is nonfiction, and both spirituality and self help are listed as main page genres, so the book fits option A.

[mstan]

Leadership Gold: Lessons I've Learned from a Lifetime of Leading - could I have this verified for Self-Help please?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

mstan wrote: "Leadership Gold: Lessons I've Learned from a Lifetime of Leading - could I have this verified for Self-Help please?"

genre self-help verified.

[Narumon]

This book Humble before the Void: Western Science Meets Tibetan Buddhism doesn't have any genre listed, but the summary seems to put it as an exploration of science and Tibetan Buddhism. Would it work for Option A?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Narumon wrote: "This book Humble before the Void: Western Science Meets Tibetan Buddhism doesn't have any genre listed, but the summary seems to put it as an exploration of science and Tibetan Budd..."

sorry, but the task requires that the genre be listed on the book's main page.

[Cynthia (Bingeing On Books)]

Just checking on this one for the animal on the cover. It has the shadow of a dog and I just wanted to make sure that would still work.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Cynthia wrote: "Just checking on this one for the animal on the cover. It has the shadow of a dog and I just wanted to make sure that would still work.

"

answering in Dlmrose's absence, yes, that will work.

[Annapoorni]

would this be ok for option c?

[[deleted user]]

Book 1: Mindfulness in Plain English and for Book 2: The Deptford Trilogy: Fifth Business by Robertson Davies. Dunstan, the main character is a retired teacher.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Annapoorni wrote: "

would this be ok for option c?"

No, it has fewer than 100 pages and it has the genre "graphic novel" on the main page. It would be a good idea to check out the Rules of the Challenge to familiarize yourself with the requirements.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Navarra wrote: "Book 1: Mindfulness in Plain English and for Book 2: The Deptford Trilogy: Fifth Business by Robertson Davies. Dunstan, the main character is a retired teacher."

The first would certainly work, since Spirituality is a main page genre.

I am not so sure about the second - if the character is a "retired teacher," it's not clear that the plot is about a teacher or teaching. I would suggest that you ask about this one again when Dlmrose is back - another few days.

[Nicole]

I'm going to read Buddha in the Classroom: Zen Wisdom to Inspire Teachers for D. ;)

[Clint]

You Deserve Nothing
I am currently on page 63 of this book. If I start over, would it be eligible for the teacher option?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Clint wrote: "You Deserve Nothing
I am currently on page 63 of this book. If I start over, would it be eligible for the teacher option?"

The book certainly sounds as if it would work for the task.

Did you start reading it before September 1? If so, then, yes, you'd have to start over, since it's not over 500 pages.

[[deleted user]]

Sandy wrote: "Navarra wrote: "Book 1: Mindfulness in Plain English and for Book 2: The Deptford Trilogy: Fifth Business by Robertson Davies. Dunstan, the main character is a retired ..."

I am truly not trying to be contrary or argumentative, because it really would be simple to change my selection. However, I've read The Deptford Trilogy before, so I do know a bit about it. The book IS about a retired (just barely) teacher from a fictional college in Toronto, ON, Canada; but he is writing a letter to the headmaster of the College after a condescending article was written about him. Now even though the letter is an attempt to show that his life was not all about his being a lonely bachelor schoolmaster, the book is shot through with references and anecdotes of his becoming an academic and then a teacher. There is a lot of commentary on what he tries to teach, etc.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Navarra wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Navarra wrote: "Book 1: Mindfulness in Plain English and for Book 2: The Deptford Trilogy: Fifth Business by Robertson Davies. Dunstan, the main character..."

That's fine - I didn't say it didn't work, I said that you should ask Dlmrose when she returns, since the task doesn't call for a book with a retired teacher and the GR description gives very little information..

[Fiona (Titch)]

Can I read Breathe into Me for Option B and for Option C?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Can I read Breathe into Me for Option B and for Option C?"

those look fine.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Thanks x

[Cat]

Hi!
For option D, would Stoner work? The GR description doesn't mention it, but the main character becomes a uni lecturer during the course of the book (various reviews can testify to that - if I could work out how to link to them I would!)
Thanks
Catherine

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Catherine wrote: "Hi!
For option D, would Stoner work? The GR description doesn't mention it, but the main character becomes a uni lecturer during the course of the book (various reviews can testify t..."

From the plot descriptions in the reviews, look like this would work for D.

[Cat]

Sandy wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Hi!
For option D, would Stoner work? The GR description doesn't mention it, but the main character becomes a uni lecturer during the course of the book (various rev..."

Fab, thank you! Can stop scratching my head on where to fit it in now :)

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Navarra wrote: "Book 1: Mindfulness in Plain English and for Book 2: The Deptford Trilogy: Fifth Business by Robertson Davies. Dunstan, the main character is a retired teacher."

This book for book 2, correct? Fifth Business
There's more info in this description. A retired teacher works

[kiki]

for the "lion" option, would a mountain lion work? or should we stick to african lions? i was thinking of this book:



thanks for your help! :)

[Katariina]

d) I guess a professor works as a teacher, right?
The House of Paper

[Susan A]

Caught! please note children's genre not listed

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

kiki wrote: "for the "lion" option, would a mountain lion work? or should we stick to african lions? i was thinking of this book:



..."

Just "Panthera leo" - african lions

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Katariina wrote: "d) I guess a professor works as a teacher, right?
The House of Paper"

yes, it would

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Susan A wrote: "Caught! please note children's genre not listed"

noted

[Blueberry]

Will these work for 30.1 Dlmrose’s task: Namaste

obtion a) The Next Christians: Seven Ways You Can Live the Gospel and Restore the World

and option d) The Brainy Bunch: The Harding Family's Method to College Ready by Age Twelve
This is a homeschooling book.

Thanks.

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Blueberry wrote: "Will these work for 30.1 Dlmrose’s task: Namaste

obtion a) The Next Christians: Seven Ways You Can Live the Gospel and Restore the World

and option d) [book:The Brainy Bunch: Th..."

yes, for a, the genre religion is present and it is non-fiction
for d, homeschooling works as teaching

[kiki]

Dlmrose wrote: "kiki wrote: "for the "lion" option, would a mountain lion work? or should we stick to african lions? i was thinking of this book:

[bookcover:The Animal Dialogues: Uncommon Encounters in the Wild..."

thanks for the clarification! :)

[Deedee]

For Option D:


Stoner (1965) by John Edward Williams (Paperback, 278 pages)

At http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/bo... it says:

“Stoner follows the unexceptional and unglamorous life of William Stoner, a teacher of English literature – like Williams – at a second-rate university in American’s Midwest during the 1930s and 40s.”

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Deedee wrote: "For Option D:


Stoner (1965) by John Edward Williams (Paperback, 278 pages)

At http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/bo......"

That would work

[Allison Ann]

Would Six Years work for Option D? The main character is a professor of political science at Lanford College. It isn't mentioned in the GR blurb, but his profession is noted in several of the reviews.

[Dlmrose, Moderator Emeritus]

Allison Ann wrote: "Would Six Years work for Option D? The main character is a professor of political science at Lanford College. It isn't mentioned in the GR blurb, but his profession is noted in se..."

Yes, that would work