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FALL CHALLENGE 2014
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Questions/Problems in Completed Tasks
Dlmrose wrote: "Alyssa post 2225If you are claiming a Big Book ticket, you must include the number of pages in the book.
Please repost indicating that you would like to claim a big book ticket at the top of you..."
ughhhh. i've been so careful too! i reposted. hopefully i did it right.
Kristina Simon wrote: "Captain America Girl - post 2696The Bell Jar was first published in 1963. Sylvia Plath was born in 1932, making her 31 when the book was published so it won't work for o..."
Oh darn it! Luckily, I have a back up.
For Sandy MNHello! For my Goodreads Author tickets, my records show 8 and yours show 7 (through post 2700).
1.(post 120) The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
2.(post 165) The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party by Alexander McCall Smith
3.(post 1260) City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare
4.(post 1630)The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection by Alexander McCall Smith
5.(post 1797) Silver Shadows by Richelle Mead
6. (post 1797) Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
7. (post 2097) Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
8. (post 2400) Friends, Lovers, Chocolate by Alexander McCall Smith
Seakbee - post 2703The Story of My Life has the genre "children's" on the book's main page. Task 30.3 specifically does not allow books with the genre "children's" on its main page.
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Hello! For my Goodreads Author tickets, my records show 8 and yours show 7 (through post 2700).
1.(post 120) The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
2..."
It looks like you didn't mention the GR author specifically in post 120
If you include tickets in a total I can't tell what are new requests and what are totals
I'll pick it up now that I know but please remember the posting requirement
"If you want to claim a Goodreads Author or a Big Books ticket, you must specifically say so in your post - merely including a tally at the beginning or end of your post is not sufficient. "
Su Hui - post 2730It's fine to include more than one newly completed task in a post but if you do so the tasks must be listed in numerical order, lowest to highest. Please review the Posting Requirements effective Fall 2014 and then repost your tasks in numerical order.
Fairlee - post 2748It's fine to include more than one newly completed task in a post but if you do so the tasks must be listed in numerical order, lowest to highest. Please review the Posting Requirements effective Fall 2014 and then repost your tasks in numerical order. It would also be extremely helpful to put each task on it's own line.
Kristina Simon wrote: "NAV - post 1952
Task 20.10 requires that you 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 ..."
Done. Thanks for the reminder!
Task 20.10 requires that you 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 ..."
Done. Thanks for the reminder!
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If you are claiming a GR author, you must include the name of the author in your post
Please repost indicating that you would like to claim a Goodreads Author ticket at the top of your post. Reposts must be complete so include book links and any necessary information (you can click edit and copy your post including the html code book links- just copying a post does not copy the links)
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If you are claiming a GR author, you must include the name of the author in your post
Please repost indicating that you would like to claim a Goodreads Author ticket at the top of your post. Reposts must be complete so include book links and any necessary information (you can click edit and copy your post including the html code book links- just copying a post does not copy the links)
how can i see my record so far? the points tally. GRA,BB etc?
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The SRC Explained provides a general layout for where to find things
Kristina Simon wrote: "Seakbee - post 2703The Story of My Life has the genre "children's" on the book's main page. Task 30.3 specifically does not allow books with the genre "children's" on its main page."
Kristina, I do not see where the genre "children's" is appearing on the main page. I have looked at several editions and none of them have that genre listed, including the link that I have for the book I read. Please help me by clarifying where you see "children's" listed. Thanks!
Seakbee wrote: "Kristina Simon wrote: "Seakbee - post 2703
The Story of My Life has the genre "children's" on the book's main page. Task 30.3 specifically does not allow books with the genre "childr..."
It was on the main page. The problem is the number of 'genres' on the main page changes which is a pain. It was the last genre when the page showed 9 or 10 genres.
The Story of My Life has the genre "children's" on the book's main page. Task 30.3 specifically does not allow books with the genre "childr..."
It was on the main page. The problem is the number of 'genres' on the main page changes which is a pain. It was the last genre when the page showed 9 or 10 genres.
Pigletto wrote: "Seakbee wrote: "Kristina Simon wrote: "Seakbee - post 2703The Story of My Life has the genre "children's" on the book's main page. Task 30.3 specifically does not allow books with t..."
I am clearly missing something, because even when I click on "Genres," "children's" doesn't show up until the bottom of the second column on the next page. In my mind that means it is not on the main page, nor is it the 9th or 10th genre. Am I looking in the wrong place?
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The problem is that the listings on the later pages are shelves to which people have assigned the book - as far as I can tell, GR aggregates shelves to make up its main page genres - in this case, when you aggregate "children," and "childrens," (separate listings on the first page of shelvings) you get a larger total number than when you look at them separately. They may even add "childhood" and "childhood favorites." Also, keep in mind that not all shelves will ever be considered "genres" - things like wish list, to buy, library, etc. are not there. So, just because the specific shelf "childrens" isn't until the 2nd column, doesn't mean it won't aggregate to enough to reach a main page genre.
It would be nice if GR would clearly explain how it does all this!
Sandy wrote: "Seakbee wrote: "I am clearly missing something, because even when I click on "Genres," "children's" doesn't show up until the bottom of the second column on the next page. In my mind that means it ..."Thanks everyone. I'll just put this book somewhere else. I have looked on my laptop, my nook and my phone, and "children's" does not show up on the main page of any of those devices. But, since other people can see it, I guess it's beyond my control. :)
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No need for that. It doesn't show up right now even tho it did when Kristi reviewed it. So, verify it now as not childrens, then repost - and you're good to go.
Sandy wrote: "No need for that. It doesn't show up right now even tho it did when Kristi reviewed it. So, verify it now as not childrens, then repost - and you're good to go.""Seakbee wrote: "Thanks everyone. I'll just put this book somewhere else."
Sandy's right, you don't need to do that (unless you want to). All you need to do is get it verified in the Genre Verification Thread as not having "children's" on the main page OR look it up on AR Bookfinder and repost providing the information for children's books that are spelled out in the Rules of the Challenge.
kristi - seakbee asked me in my thread and i verified it as no children's
MELANIE C - post 2776Task 5.9 requires that you state your native language(s) as well as the original language of the book. Please repost with the required information.
Dee wrote: "kristi - seakbee asked me in my thread and i verified it as no children's"That works, too. Now all I need is a repost indicating which post it was verified in so I can pick up the points. ;-)
Megan - post 2791We have quite a few Megans in the challenge. Please repost with your Readerboard name at the TOP of your post. Also, when you repost, make sure your tasks are listed in numerical order, from smallest to largest.
JAMTOWN 80 - post 2796Breaking Rules and Mad Tinker's Daughter do not appear to have print versions on Goodreads. Please see the Rules of the Challenge for information on the requirements for ebooks with no print editions and then repost these tasks (make a NEW post in the completed tasks thread) with the required information. No need to repost task 20.6. Points for that task have already been recorded.
Devon - post 2798The Graveyard Book has the genre "children's" on the book's main page. All books with children's on the main page must be accompanied by the AR Bookfinder data as spelled out in the Rules of the Challenge: Effective Fall 2014. Please review the rules and then repost (make a NEW post in the completed task thread), including the required information. Please DO NOT edit or delete post 2798.
Sirena - post 2799Peter Pan has the genre "children's" on the book's main page. All books with children's on the main page must be accompanied by the AR Bookfinder data as spelled out in the Rules of the Challenge: Effective Fall 2014. Please review the rules and then repost (make a NEW post in the completed task thread), including the required information. Please DO NOT edit or delete post 2799.
Blueberry - post 2800Task 25.7 is a two book task (all 25- and 30-point tasks are 2 book tasks). Please post this task again when you've finished both books. Both books should be posted together.
Elissa - post 2755You've already posted task 20.9 in message 2640 on Oct 20, 2014.
Dlmrose wrote: "Sandy wrote: "For Sandy MNHello! For my Goodreads Author tickets, my records show 8 and yours show 7 (through post 2700).
1.(post 120) The Husband's Secret by [author:Liane Moria..."
Oh, for heaven's sake I didn't even realize I forgot to say it was a GR author! Thank you very much for changing the tally. :-)
Rebe here.I noticed on comment #267 in this thread that it was requested I link to the print edition of a book to claim the Big Book ticket for post #1246.
Post #1246 is not my post. My post is #1242 in which I read and linked to the print edition of the book.
It appears the readerboard is correct that I have 2 big book tickets (and all other points are accounted for accurately), just wanted to give you an FYI.
Thanks!
Kristina Simon wrote: " AB1 - post 2109The Goodreads record is always used to determine fit in the SRC. Therefore, R.A. Salvatore will not work for 10.9 since the name Robert does not appear as his GRs..."
Whoops, sorry about that. We fans just know him as Robert or Rob. I will submit again for a qualified task.
Rebecca wrote: "Rebe here.I noticed on comment #267 in this thread that it was requested I link to the print edition of a book to claim the Big Book ticket for post #1246.
Post #1246 is not my post. My post is ..."
there was an issue with people deleting posts - so it could be that your post was originally 1246, and now is 1242
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Task 20.1 If you are claiming a GR author, you must include the name of the author in your post
Laurie ME - post 2841Task 25.1 requires that you state the continent on which you live, as well as the country and continent of each of your books. Please repost with the required information.
Fiona (Titch) - post 2844Task 25.1 requires that you state the continent on which you live, as well as the country and continent of each of your books. Please repost with the required information.
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If you are claiming a BB ticket, you must include the number of pages in the book.
Please repost indicating that you would like to claim a big book ticket at the top of your post and include the page numbers. Reposts must be complete so include book links and any necessary information (you can click edit and copy your post including the html code book links- just copying a post does not copy the links)
AB1 - post 2848Books whose main page lists any of these genres: Sequential Art, Comics, Comic Book, or Manga may only be used for 5, 10, and 15 point tasks unless specifically allowed by the task creator. Task 25.2 does not have a graphic novel exception so The Crystal Shard: The Graphic Novel will not work for this task.
Erika - post 2850The Thief Lord has the genre "children's" on the book's main page. All books with children's on the main page must be accompanied by the AR Bookfinder data as spelled out in the Rules of the Challenge: Effective Fall 2014. Please review the rules and then repost with the required information.
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You linked 1Q84 a kindle edition. To determine page length see #7 The Rules The MMP 1Q84 has 484 pages and does not qualify as a big book ticket.
Reminder: to claim big book tickets when reading an ebook or audiobook you must include a link to the print edition used to determine length
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You linked to Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic a kindle edition, to claim big book tickets when reading an ebook or audiobook you must include a link to the print edition used to determine length
Please repost indicating that you would like to claim a big book ticket at the top of your post. Reposts must be complete so include book links and any necessary information (you can click edit and copy your post including the html code book links- just copying a post does not copy the links)
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You linked to Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch a kindle edition, to claim big book tickets when reading an ebook or audiobook you must include a link to the print edition used to determine length
Please repost indicating that you would like to claim a big book ticket at the top of your post. Reposts must be complete so include book links and any necessary information
Nick KY - post 2853Task 25.3, option 2 requires a three word title that doesn't not begin with "The" or "A." The Winter's Tale won't work because it the first word in the title is "The."
Annapoorni - post 2869All posts for points must contain links to the books read. Please repost including links.
MaryMc - post 2878The help thread for task 30.1 has established that only domestic cats and dogs work for Option C.
Kristina Simon wrote: "Blueberry - post 2800Task 25.7 is a two book task (all 25- and 30-point tasks are 2 book tasks). Please post this task again when you've finished both books. Both books should be posted together."
Ok, thanks.
Dlmrose wrote: "Blueberry post 2860Task 20.1 If you are claiming a GR author, you must include the name of the author in your post"
ok, thanks. Will post again.
Kristina Simon wrote: " Blueberry - post 2698You've already claimed task 20.1 in post 1798. You can only claim points for each task once."
Oops, missed this. Thanks. Will correct.
This is Gladgirl. I checked the Questions/Problems thread because my total doesn't match the Readerboard, but I haven't been able to find a post for me with a problem. I have done the math again, and I'm counting 220 points, but the Readerboard only reflects 210. It has been updated since I posted my last book. Am I possibly just missing the post that lists the error? Thanks!
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