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April 2019 Challenge - Whose Line Is It?
So glad you went with this! It’s a great challenge. Great title too. :)
I happened to be holding The Lost Man and went back to page 45. The first sentence is:The front door opened, and Nathan felt a jolt of horror at the sight of his mother.
I'm not sure what I'll go with yet. My first thoughts are either horror genre or something with mother or maybe even someone who has lost their sight.
I'd be tempted to read a horror story.
Janice wrote: "I'd be tempted to read a horror story."It does jump out at you. The first two words I thought to go with were mother & horror. I have to look and see what I have.
I'm visiting my daughter and her family in Dallas. I didn't bring any books with me. So I decided to go to my grandsons' bedroom and see what I could find. I noticed The Long Haul (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #9) was on the floor. The first sentence on page 45 is: "Manny started to fuss, and his pacifier came halfway out of his mouth."
Hmmm. This will take some thinking.
My first thoughts are for mother, The Mother-in-Law, and my horror options are 14, Red Hill, or Awakened. I just noticed that a lot of the horror books I own are either really long or too short for the challenge. I'll wait until it's closer to reading time to decide what I'm going to do.
I'm going to use Alias Grace. It hasn't moved off my end table for some time and it's the only book in the living room.I'm going to read The Golden Unicorn. "Golden" is in the title and the cover is primarily gold.
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Great that you immediately used this idea!My closest book is the one I'm currently reading, Assassin's Quest. First sentence on p45 is: "I sat and watched the fire burn low alone." I think I can work with that! First thing that popped into my mind is The Great Alone
Excellent! I MUST read something for this challenge seeing as it was one of my suggestions.I picked up Rogues from my shelf. I'm whittling my print books down but this collection of short stories still remains! The first complete sentence on page 45 falls in a Joe Abercrombie short story:
"Behind her, she knew, blossoms of purple fire would be shooting across the street, showers of golden sparks, a display suitable for a baron's wedding."
Ooooh, that gives me lots to go on. I'll have to have a bit of a gopher later.
Fun challenge, Janice!The book closest to me is The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions and the first sentence on p 45 is:
But my love is frost, and cold, ice, and snow;
let his love lighten my burden,
be my heaven;
may it be more revealed to me in all its influences
that my love to him may be more fervent and glowing;
let the mighty tide of his everlasting love
cover the rocks of my sin and care;
then let my spirit float above those things
which had else wrecked my life.
Amanda wrote: "Fun challenge, Janice!The book closest to me is The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions and the first sentence on p 45 is:
But my love is frost, and cold..."
Ah. The advantages of a nice, long sentence. Wouldn't you agree, Almeta?
Wow, that's some sentence, Amanda. I snagged the idea for this challenge from Sarah, Kristie, Peggy, and Jenn who were discussing it out in the suggestion thread, so kudos to them. :)
Almeta wrote: "A Slight Trick of the Mind "At that point, I became worried."
lol! REALLY!☻"
Lots of titles with the word "point" in them. I searched my shelves and found Purgatory Point. I have no idea how that found it's way to my wishlist... "a tender ghost story and sizzling erotic romance". ROFL. It must have been a ghost who added it.
Janice wrote: "Wow, that's some sentence, Amanda. I snagged the idea for this challenge from Sarah, Kristie, Peggy, and Jenn who were discussing it out in the suggestion thread, so kudos to them. :)"There was definitely an advantage in having a book of poetry close by for this. :) My son asked what I was doing so I told him about the challenge, and the first sentence on page 45 of the book he has in his hands is "Musty!" That would be harder.
lol, Amanda! That would be harder for sure.
Almeta, I would think of connections maybe something with a point on the cover? A pointy mountain, a pin, an exclamation point in the title??? Or a book that makes you worry about the MC? Janice's idea is great too. Definitely a bit more gophering for you!
Great challenge! I loved this idea when it was suggested.
Lanelle wrote: "...Ah. The advantages of a nice, long sentence. Wouldn't you agree, Almeta? ..."You can say THAT again!☻
Hm, I actually really need the book I came up with for the movie challenge. I'll have to do some actual gophering, I didn't find much when I searched for those words in the title.Edit: I found something else. I'll go with the first part of my sentence (I sat and watched) which fits the cover of The Boy on the Wooden Box
Janice wrote: "..It must have been a ghost who added it. ..."Wheww!
A ghost indeed. Is that like blaming "IT" on the dog?
Peggy wrote: "Hm, I actually really need the book I came up with for the movie challenge. I'll have to do some actual gophering, I didn't find much when I searched for those words in the title.Edit: I found so..."
Boy on the Box sounds like an interesting read.
Almeta wrote: "Janice wrote: "..It must have been a ghost who added it. ..."Wheww!
A ghost indeed. Is that like blaming "IT" on the dog?"
Could be...
Janice wrote: "Peggy wrote: "Hm, I actually really need the book I came up with for the movie challenge. I'll have to do some actual gophering, I didn't find much when I searched for those words in the title.Ed..."
I think so to. I noticed I bought it in 2013, so about time I got to it.
Almeta wrote: "A Slight Trick of the Mind "At that point, I became worried."
lol! REALLY !☻"
Thank the goddess for the word "point"!
(more than one person on cover, four word title, letter P in title, lawyer, not a GoodReads author, 240 pp)
The first sentence on page 45, from I Shall Wear Midnight, which I am currently reading: Mr. Aching stood up. I gophered my TBR list and this is the only book I found. Up the Line. It has been on my list since Jan 30, 2012.
Cherie wrote: "The first sentence on page 45, from I Shall Wear Midnight, which I am currently reading: Mr. Aching stood up. I gophered my TBR list and this is the only book I found. [book:Up the..."
Another one with limitations!☺
Cherie, with 'aching' you could maybe also make a link with pain? Don't know if that gives you more options..
I am doing some work with Parliament and Parliamentarians at the moment, and the Senate and House of Reps Office gave me a copy of "Australia's Constitution: Pocket Edition" (https://bookshop.nla.gov.au/book/aust...) which is sitting on my desk. Thought that may be an interesting one...First sentence on p 45 (which is the start of Chapter III. The Judicature) is:
The judicial power of the Commonwealth shall be vested in a Federal Supreme Court, to be called the High Court of Australia, and in such other federal courts as the Parliament creates, and in such other courts as it invests with federal jurisdiction.
Hmmm...
The book closest to me is the book I am currently reading, Baking Cakes in Kigali. The first line of page 45: “This was the Dumpster to which the neighbourhood brought its household rubbish in the expectation - sometimes unmet for extended periods of time - that a truck would eventually come and take it away and bring it back empty.”
It is a long sentence, so I shouldn’t have difficulty finding a connection.
What an interesting challenge idea! First full sentence? I have a long sentence that goes from P44 to P45.
What a great challenge! Thought I would start off my participation in this group with a monthly challenge. Same problem as Valerie. Should sentence start on p 45?
Valerie & Odette, the sentence needs to start on page 45. If it starts on page 44, it won't be a full sentence on page 45.Welcome to YLTO, Odette!
Cherie wrote: "The first sentence on page 45, from I Shall Wear Midnight, which I am currently reading: Mr. Aching stood up. I gophered my TBR list and this is the only book I found..."
- 3 women standing, 3 women who stood up for what was right. :) Something like that would work.
Janice wrote: "Valerie & Odette, the sentence needs to start on page 45. If it starts on page 44, it won't be a full sentence on page 45.Welcome to YLTO, Odette!"
Thanks very much.
I just finished reading the The Clockmaker's Daughter and was within easy reach.
The first sentence on page 45 is:
"By all accounts, Edward Radcliffe had been on track for a distinguished career, and Elodie was just starting to wonder why she wasn't familiar with his work, when she reached the final paragraph"
Now for the fun bit to pick a book that fits! I am thinking using 'final' and reading a book with this word or similar in the title or the last book in a series. Also could use word 'track', racetrack running track or 'career'. Too many choices and will have to think more about it.
Welcome, Odette! Hope you have fun with the challenge. It looks like you got the hang of it right away. I’m really enjoying reading all the different sentences and connections. This is a fun challenge to follow.
Haha, okay, mine will certainly be a challenge then! I'm currently reading Ancillary Justice, or at least am attempting to, so it was the nearest book to me, and the first full sentence on page 45 is just "Lieutenant Awn disliked her." Perhaps a book where the main character is/was in the military or that takes place in wartime? A book where the main characters are enemies?? I'll have to think about this one!
Valerie wrote: "Haha, okay, mine will certainly be a challenge then! I'm currently reading Ancillary Justice, or at least am attempting to, so it was the nearest book to me, and the first full sent..."You could pick a book with the word "Lieutenant" in the title, or someone in uniform on the cover. Perhaps the author was in the military. Another suggestion is Military Science Fiction or Space Opera, if you like the genre. Old Man's War was great. Let your imagination run wild.
Ooh good ideas! I've read other John Scalzi books and enjoyed them, and I've been wanting to try Old Man's War- may end up going with that. :) Thanks!
I liked Old Man’s War, Valerie. It’s a good choice if you like Scalzi.
Perfectly done Janice! I called on my son (strictly invitation only in his room lol) asked to borrow the first book he picked up. Looking a confused he came out of his lair clutching Frankenstein. Did I ever mention tuat my child has really good taste in reading material?So, my sentence in "She died calmly; and her countenance expressed affection even in death."
Well, the obvious choice is a book from the In Death series but I'm not really in the mood for anything that fast paced. I will go and browse 😊
After spending all day trying to think of something i could read set in a court, I realised the beginning of the sentence could work in a different way. So for "The judicial power of the Commonwealth...", I'm going to try and read The Power.That will show all those old, white, men who run my country how the power of the Commonwealth could really be. Grrr!
I just finished Faithful Place for the March challenge. page 45 "My parents didn't like people with Notions; the Dalys didn't like unemployed alcoholic wasters."Think I will read a book with a booze theme. Have an audio book I bought for a road trip that I didn't get to which will be perfect:I See Life Through Rosé-Colored Glasses
I have to admit that I'm a little obsessed with everyone's sentences. I go down that rabbit hole that says, "If I had that sentence, I could read...."
Janice wrote: "I have to admit that I'm a little obsessed with everyone's sentences. I go down that rabbit hole that says, "If I had that sentence, I could read....""Haha! I bet it's fun though...
I do that too, Janice! It’s fun. :)
Me too!! This is a great challenge for gophering!
Oh, dear, the closest print book at my desk right now is an old bound copy of my dissertation.... "High-prejudiced subjects did not feel compelled to adhere to personal standards, but felt strongly that they should follow societal ones." Part of my summary of a piece of research conducted by Devine in 1991. I am sure I can find a book to connect to this one; just wish I had saved the book I just finished A Drink Before the War for April. Would have been perfect.
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There was quite a discussion in the suggestions thread about a challenge idea and I've decided to run with it!
Take the closest print book to you, open to Page 45 and write out the first sentence. Chose something from that sentence that you can connect to a book in some way.
For example, "He has a gold watch-chain, so although rumpled and untended, he is not poor." This was the first sentence on page 45 of Alias Grace. I could read a book with Gold(en) in the title. The cover could be gold in colour. The cover could have a watch on it, or have "watch" in the title. Go with whatever inspires you, but be prepared to explain your choice.
What if I don't have a print book? It doesn't have to be a book that you are currently reading, or close by. If you don't have a print book in your home, call a friend, a family member, a neighbor, a library, or post here and ask a fellow member to take pity on you.
General Rules:
1. The book may be in any format - paperback, ebook, audiobook.
2. The book may be in any genre.
3. The book may NOT be combined with the Year Long Challenge.
4. The book must be read between April 1 – April 30, 2019 (based on your local time zone).
5. The challenge is for one book. You may read more books if you chose.
6. The book must be 175 pages or more determined by the issue you read. If reading an audiobook or ebook, page numbers will be determined by the hardcover issue. If there is no hardcover, then paperback issue. Where there are more than one editions, the one with the highest number of ratings will be used.
Scoring:
Title: - sub-titles are not included
5 pts – Contains the word (or number) “Four” in it. (for the 4th month of the year). Plurals/Fourth/Embedded allowed. Forth/for not allowed.
4 pts – Is exactly 4 words (includes a, the, an)
3 pts – Has the name of a character from the story. (Alias Grace's main character was Grace)
2 pts – Has a word that begins with the letter A,P,R,I, or L in it (only count once).
1 pts – Does not have a sub-title or series title.
Cover: (based on the edition you read) Note: the requested object must be clearly identifiable.
5 pts – Depicts rain.
4 pts – Has a gate on it.
3 pts – Has more than one person on it.
2 pts – Is 75% green.
1 pts – Has the title across the top.
Author:
5 pts – The author’s last name begins with the letter A, P, R, I, or L. In the case of the author having two last names, go with the first listed. In the case of more than one author it applies to either author. Does not apply to an anthology.
4 pts – Was born in or resides in a Scandinavian country. (specify)
3 pts – Is not a Goodread's Author.
2 pts – Is female.
1 pts – Has a book published in 2018. Take a 2 point bonus if the book you are reading is published in 2018.
Genre: - must be listed on the book’s main page
5 pts – Historical Fiction
4 pts – Mystery
3 pts – Steampunk
2 pts – Memoir
1 pts – Middle Grade/Children
Bonus Points:
Adopt a Ferret Month: If there a Ferret, Rat, or Mouse on the cover, take 3 points
Car Care Month: If there is a car or truck on the cover, take 3 points
National Toddler Immunization Month: If there is a baby or toddler in the story, take 3 points.
Be Kind to Lawyers Day: If there is a character who is a lawyer in the story, take 3 points.
A reporting thread will be set up to report the book you’ve read, and the score you obtained. Happy reading.