Card 4 Questions Recommendations

[Janice, Moderator]

Card 4 Questions Recommendations


Card 4 Tasks

[Sarah]

For the task: book made into tv show, tv series, or tv movie

What is a 'tv movie'? Is it just a normal movie? Most movies come out at the cinema before they make it on tv.

[Janice, Moderator]

Sarah wrote: "For the task: book made into tv show, tv series, or tv movie

What is a 'tv movie'? Is it just a normal movie? Most movies come out at the cinema before they make it on tv."

There are movies that bypass the cinema, called "Made for TV Movies". Try this site for suggestions.

[Sarah]

Ok thanks Janice.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Janice, clarification on this one:

"1. Geography:
Nay Task - Book is set on an island. This task excludes the main body of any island over 200,000 km2. You may use the island if it is a small island off the main body of the island. For example, you may use The Isle of Skye off of the UK main body (or another small island), but you can't use England. Use this site as a guideline, google your island, or ask for a ruling."

Awesome, all makes sense. But for say countries made up of groups of islands that the area is bigger than 200 000 km2, can we use one of those islands that is smaller?
So for example, NZ. If I read a book set in Christchurch for example which is on the South Island (150,437 km²) would that count, even though NZ is really only two big islands totaling 268,680km2?

I assume so, but wanted to check re big countries with big islands (eg NZ, Japan, Indonesia, etc). Your Skye example works for the UK as Skye is tiny compared to the main island, so making sure i understand correctly.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Rusalka wrote: "Janice, clarification on this one:

"1. Geography:
Nay Task - Book is set on an island. This task excludes the main body of any island over 200,000 km2. You may use the island if it is a small isl..."

I rethought this while putting the chickens to bed. I think you could say Indonesia and Japan have "main" islands. So that makes sense.

Would you say for these purposes the "main" island for this task in NZ is the south island? Even if it is less populated (like half as many people) and the capital (Wellington) and the most populous city (Auckland) is on the north? Or do you want us to factor in the social factors not just the area?

Or is NZ just too fricking hard and Rus once again managed to find the one anomaly in the world and is being bloody difficult and ffs just go to sleep woman and leave us alone?

[Janice, Moderator]

Yes, your examples work, Rusalka. The idea is that the actual island where the book is set is under the 200,000 km².

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Hehe thank you. I read that as a little of column A and a little of column B ;)

Thank you once again for your infinite patience, and answers :D

[Almeta]

Como agua para chocolate or Like Water for Chocolate for Card 4, 1. Nay
Should be for Yay.

[Cherie]

Almeta wrote: "Como agua para chocolate or Like Water for Chocolate for Card 4, 1. Nay"

Wouldn't that book be for Yay?

[Janice, Moderator]

Correct, it would be Card 4, Geography YAY - book was originally published in Spanish.

Another one would be Cathedral of the Sea originally published as La catedral del mar, Excellent book, btw.

[Almeta]

Almeta wrote: "Como agua para chocolate or Like Water for Chocolate for Card 4, 1. Nay"

Ooops, you are correct Cherie. Thanks for responding Janice.

[Beth]

Janice wrote: "Correct, it would be Card 4, Geography YAY - book was originally published in Spanish.

Another one would be Cathedral of the Sea originally published as [book:La catedral del mar|54..."

Oooh, Cathedral in title....

[Cherie]

Ah, Beth. I had that book on my list for this year and never got to it. Too bad I got the Nay task.

[Cherie]

Janice wrote: "Correct, it would be Card 4, Geography YAY - book was originally published in Spanish.

Another one would be Cathedral of the Sea originally published as [book:La catedral del mar|54..."

Thanks for reminding me, Janice. This is my third challenge I am adding that same book title. Maybe I will get to it this year.

[Janice, Moderator]

If anyone is looking for a book with a bicycle on it (Sports Yay), this one will work:

Unspeakable Things

[Cherie]

Oh, I did not get the bicycle cover task but I have a couple of books from previous challenges with covers that will fit. I will look them up and post them tomorrow.

[Clive]

Would Righteous work for a book with a street on the cover? You can't actually see the road but it can't really be anything else based on what you can see...

[Janice, Moderator]

Clive wrote: "Would Righteous work for a book with a street on the cover? You can't actually see the road but it can't really be anything else based on what you can ..."

No, but it would be great for the Card 26, Sport Yay - Telegraph/telephone/power pole task if you've got it.

The reason I reject it for this task is that you can't see the street. It's implied that there' a street there.

[Clive]

Ooooh I hadn't spotted that, I'll move it across on my planner.

Thanks!

[Viji]

Janice wrote: "If anyone is looking for a book with a bicycle on it (Sports Yay), this one will work:

Unspeakable Things
"

Thanks, Janice.

[Cherie]

Here is another and .

[Jannene]

I have .

[Lanelle]

The first bicycle cover that came to my mind was . How cool is that!?!

[Janice, Moderator]

Lanelle wrote: "The first bicycle cover that came to my mind was . How cool is that!?!"

I was reading Tor.com on twitter, and they said there was a movement to bring back the old fashioned covers like the one you posted. I quite like them.

[Grainne]

If anyone is looking for a good angel book, here's one:
Angels at My Fingertips: The sequel to Angels in My Hair: How angels and our loved ones help guide us

Angels In My Hair

If anyone is looking for an island book, here's one.

Geography:
Nay Task - Book is set on an island. The Island of Sea Women

[Shirley]

What I have gophered for my tasks:
Geography Nay Book is set on an island. This task excludes the main body of any island over 200,000 km2The Great Divide To Name Those Lost] All set in Tasmania Tasmania's area is 68,401 km2 (26,410 sq mi), of which the main island covers 64,519 km2 (24,911 sq mi). Green Island set in Taiwan. 36,193 km²
Sport Nay Set in the 19th century (1801 - 1900The Eulogist. The Abstainer: A Novel)To Name Those Lost

[Janice, Moderator]

Card 4 - Science Nay tasks requires a musical instrument on the cover.

Auschwitz Lullaby has a violin on the cover, and is a Kindle Daily Deal today at $1.99.

[Cherie]

Janice - yay or nay for street on the cover? . I know that the church steeple is the biggest in the foreground, but there is a street showing and highlighted by the row of buildings. It won't break my heart if you say no. The audiobook is entertaining and I had it on my TBR for some time.

[Janice, Moderator]

Cherie wrote: "Janice - yay or nay for street on the cover? . I know that the church steeple is the biggest in the foreground, but there is a street showing and highli..."

Yes, you may use that for street on the cover.

[Cherie]

Thank you, Janice!

[Lucy]

Just checking on a couple things:

For Geography Nay (book is set on an island) - are fake islands ok? My niece and I are going to be reading Island of the Blue Dolphins together, I read it when I was her age, thought it would be fun to read it again. The island is based off of San Nicholas Island, which is definitely under the size limit. Just wanted to make sure it would be ok,

For Art/Lit Nay (street showing on cover or street in title) - just checking to make sure will work.

[Cherie]

Janice wrote: "Cherie wrote: "Janice - yay or nay for street on the cover? . I know that the church steeple is the biggest in the foreground, but there is a street sho..."

I may use it or not. I actually have a book with Street in the title that I really need to read.

The audiobook is wonderful. It reminds me of Fried Green Tomatoes - the same atmosphere, sad, funny, wonderful characters.

[Cherie]

Lucy - I remember reading Island of the Blue Dolphins for an island task in another challenge several years ago. It was a great story, based on true facts.

[Janice, Moderator]

Lucy wrote: "Just checking on a couple things:

For Geography Nay (book is set on an island) - are fake islands ok? My niece and I are going to be reading Island of the Blue Dolphins together, I..."

Yes to the fake islands.

No to the rural road. It needs to be an urban street.

[Lucy]

Cherie - yes, I like the fact that it's based on real events. It's been about 25 years since I read it last, so I figured a reread was in order. My niece isn't the biggest reader so I'm trying to encourage her a little, and read along with her.

Janice - no problem, thanks!

[Renee]

Island of the Blue Dolphins was a favorite childhood read of mine. I haven't read it for more then 40 years. I think its time for a reread.

[Lucy]

Its spreading! I remember really liking the fact that she had that island all to herself. I was so jealous. lol

[Viji]

Could work for the task:
3. History -
Yay Task - Cover is Red, Purple or Black. 75% rule applies?

Thanks.

[Cherie]

FYI - Janice you approved for the street task on this card, but I want to indicate that it fits much better under Card 9, Entertainment-Yay for family saga, which is where I am going to go post it.

[Janice, Moderator]

Viji wrote: "Could work for the task:
3. History -
Yay Task - Cover is Red, Purple or Black. 75% rule applies?

Thanks."

Yes, it will work.

[Janice, Moderator]

Cherie wrote: "FYI - Janice you approved for the street task on this card, but I want to indicate that it fits much better under Card 9, Entertainment-Yay for family ..."

Sounds good.

[Viji]

Janice wrote: "Viji wrote: "Could work for the task:
3. History -
Yay Task - Cover is Red, Purple or Black. 75% rule applies?

Thanks."

Yes, it will work."

Thanks, Janice.

[Beth]

ON sale today on Kindle The Fairbairn Girls is historical fiction set in Britain Card 13 6 Nay, Takes place in 19th Century Card 4 6 Nay, and has multiple women on cover Card 14 5 Yay (on bikes if that is a thing on some task I don't have...)

[Niloofar]

2. Entertainment: Yay Task - Read a book that was made into a tv show, tv series, or tv movie.

I know Normal People has an upcoming TV show on Hulu that will air in some time in 2020. Is that okay or should the adaptation be already released for this task?

[Janice, Moderator]

Niloo wrote: "2. Entertainment: Yay Task - Read a book that was made into a tv show, tv series, or tv movie.

I know Normal People has an upcoming TV show on Hulu that will air in some time in 20..."

The adaptation should already be released.

[Niloofar]

Janice wrote: "Niloo wrote: "2. Entertainment: Yay Task - Read a book that was made into a tv show, tv series, or tv movie.

I know Normal People has an upcoming TV show on Hulu that will air in s..."

Got it, thank you Janice. 🌼

[Kristie, Moderator]

Janice, for Art/Literature: Nay Task - There is a house on the cover, does it need to be the whole house? My book is a closeup.

[Janice, Moderator]

Kristie wrote: "Janice, for Art/Literature: Nay Task - There is a house on the cover, does it need to be the whole house? My book is a closeup.
"

That will work, Kristie.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Janice wrote: "Kristie wrote: "Janice, for Art/Literature: Nay Task - There is a house on the cover, does it need to be the whole house? My book is a closeup.
"

That will work, Kristie."

Thanks, Janice.

Edit: I just realized this belongs on card 27. Art/Literature is the 4th task, not on the 4th card. 🤦🏼‍♀️