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WINTER CHALLENGE 2020
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Kathy P - post 2930Inkheart has the MPG Childrens
Genres at review:
Fantasy 10,111 users
Young Adult 3,335 users
Fiction 1,649 users
Childrens 958 users
Childrens > Middle Grade 884 users
Adventure 729 users
Fantasy > Magic 556 users
Writing > Books About Books 438 users
Young Adult > Young Adult Fantasy 291 users
Audiobook 250 users
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids
Julia103 - post 2931Task 15.10 - Crimes of Yesteryear appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for length in Ebook verification in Verification.
Your repost must include the line number of the approval in the ebook spreadsheet or a link/post number of the post in which the ebook was approved for length.
Kim O - post 2938Please remember to put the task number in your completed posts. No need to repost, this one is obviously 50.1.
M1nks - post 2962South Korea is not mentioned on the Goodreads main page of Totally Captivated Side Story: Diary of Sangchul. Please provide a link for verification when you repost.
EShay - post 3001Please check your total. No need to repost.
Kristina Simon wrote: "M1nks - post 2962South Korea is not mentioned on the Goodreads main page of Totally Captivated Side Story: Diary of Sangchul. Please provide a link for verification when you repost."
Hi - what kind of verification link would be acceptable? There is nothing official (that I've been able to find in 20 minutes of looking anyway). The manga is entirely set in Seoul but it doesn't say so anywhere. The manga Author is Korean as shows in the non existent bio but that's not proof either. I've been able to find some reviews on Amazon which mention the setting but I'd hardly call them 'official'. The only thing I can really give is my assurance that these are South Korean.
Oh, also the names are Korean but again that doesn't actually'prove'that the manga is set in Korea.
Edit: And also that the comics are Manhwa rather than 'Manga' which means that they are Korean rather than Japanese
Nicola wrote: "Kristina Simon wrote: "M1nks - post 2962South Korea is not mentioned on the Goodreads main page of Totally Captivated Side Story: Diary of Sangchul. Please provide a link for veri..."
Just looking for an outside, objective opinion so, while certainly not official, reviews on Amazon which mention the setting would work just fine. Reviews on Goodreads would work, too, but I didn't see any on the book's main page and have too many verification posts to look further.
Kristina Simon wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Kristina Simon wrote: "M1nks - post 2962South Korea is not mentioned on the Goodreads main page of Totally Captivated Side Story: Diary of Sangchul. Please provide ..."
The reviews on Amazon, checking further, aren't actually for that one. It's a prequel and the review I found was for the first in the series. I did find some images online which mention the area in Seoul where most of the action takes place. On the top right panel are the words "I'm entrusting him with the Kangnam branch" (K and G are both used as translations of the Korean sound so you might be more familiar with Gungnam)
As the picture tag identifies it as coming from the correct volume would that be acceptable?
https://www.google.com/search?q=hajin...
Nicola wrote: "mention the area in Seoul where most of the action takes place. On the top right panel are the words "I'm entrusting him with the Kangnam branch" (K and G are both used as translations of the Korean sound so you might be more familiar with Gungnam)As the picture tag identifies it as coming from the correct volume would that be acceptable?."
Yes. Repost with links so I can pick up your points.
Florence - post 3068Task 30.5, option 1 requires a significant portion of the plot to take place in a healthcare setting. The quotes you've provided and the reviews establish that he's a nurse, but none of them indicate that a substantial amount of the action actually takes place in the hospital. If you find a review or article inside or outside of Goodreads that mentions that the hospital is a major setting, include a link to the review or article when you repost.
Julia103 - post 3073Enchantress from the Stars has the MPG Childrens
Genres at review:
Science Fiction 230 users
Fantasy 226 users
Young Adult 166 users
Fiction 74 users
Romance 29 users
Adventure 14 users
Childrens 13 users
Classics 12 users
Science Fiction > Aliens 12 users
Science Fiction Fantasy 11 users
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids
Anja - post 3083Unnatural - The edition you linked is the Kindle edition. The paperback has no page numbers listed. You will need to have a librarian update the paperback or have the ebook verified for length.
Kristen IA - post 3091Just Say Christmas has the MPG Childrens
Genres at review:
Contemporary 9 users
Romance 6 users
Romance > Contemporary Romance 5 users
Contemporary Romance > Sports Romance 4 users
Sports > Sports 3 users
Holiday 3 users
Holiday > Christmas 2 users
Childrens 2 users
Fiction 2 users
If it's not really for kids, you need to get it verified and repost with a link to the not really for kids verification.
Kristina Simon wrote: "Julia103 - post 3073Enchantress from the Stars has the MPG Childrens
Genres at review:
Science Fiction 230 users
Fantasy 226 users
Young Adult 166 users
Fiction 74 users
Romance ..."
Reposted (post #3117)
Joanna T - post 3097From the link on How Do I use Tineye? in the task description: • Scroll down and uncheck the boxes that say "Exclude background color from extracted colors" and "Exclude interior background color from extracted colors," if checked
48.2 %#f3ebe2 Grey
43.1 %#ed2224 Red
4.0 %#251f1f Black
2.6 %#9d9a94 Grey
1.2 %#65615d Grey
0.5 %#831f26 Red
0.3 %#d5292e Red
43.9% red-orange-yellow
Simone - post 3106The Vine Eater - The edition you linked is the Kindle edition. The paperback has no page numbers listed. You will need to have a librarian update the paperback or have the ebook verified for length.
Simone - post 3107Task 30.5, option 3 requires that a significant portion of the plot take place in a school.
"Mitch visited Morrie in his study every Tuesday"
READ 60 - post 3112Please include Task #s in your posts so I don't have to guess which ones your books match. All cover tasks require you to include the cover when you post.
Kristina Simon wrote: "Florence - post 3068Task 30.5, option 1 requires a significant portion of the plot to take place in a healthcare setting. The quotes you've provided and the reviews establish that he's a nurse, b..."
I'll use these books for different tasks instead.
Kristina Simon wrote: "Anja - post 3083Unnatural - The edition you linked is the Kindle edition. The paperback has no page numbers listed. You will need to have a librarian update the paperback or have ..."
I updated paperback edition with page numbers. Do I repost the task?
Anja wrote: "Do I repost the task? ."Yes. Unless it's specifically stated that you don't need to, always repost so I can pick up the points if there's a problem.
Lys - post 3127Task 50.1, book 2 - Foot - requires you to read a book with 3 words or less in the TITLE. Assessing English Language Learners: Bridges to Educational Equity: Connecting Academic Language Proficiency to Student Achievement has a 4 word title.
Kristina Simon wrote: "Simone - post 3107Task 30.5, option 3 requires that a significant portion of the plot take place in a school.
"Mitch visited Morrie in his study every Tuesday""
I have another book that would fit an option in 30.5. I'll repost with the new book.
Shelby - post 3182Task 30.5, option 2 requires that all initials, including any middle initials listed on Goodreads, be found in ESSENTIAL WORKER. There is no J in the target phrase.
Shelby - post 3184Raze appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for length in Ebook verification in Verification.
Your repost must include the line number of the approval in the ebook spreadsheet or a link/post number of the post in which the ebook was approved for length.
Kristina Simon wrote: "Shelby - post 3182Task 30.5, option 2 requires that all initials, including any middle initials listed on Goodreads, be found in ESSENTIAL WORKER. There is no J in the target phrase."
Sorry I read that as middle initials like Jordan L. Hawk not an author whose first name is initials. I think I think of that as my sister's name is K.C. and I don't see it as initials despite her spelling it that way.
Kristina Simon wrote: "Shelby - post 3184Raze appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for length in Ebook verification in Verification.
Your repost must include the lin..."
Whoops. Had it marked as print on my spreadsheet so I missed that one. Normally I double check, but I missed it. I'll get it approved and reposted.
I have a slightly weird question...do books used for the 50pt task have to have been started after the 50pt tasks are posted or can it be any book read during the challenge time period not used for another task?
Shelby wrote: "I have a slightly weird question...do books used for the 50pt task have to have been started after the 50pt tasks are posted or can it be any book read during the challenge time period not used for..."It can be any book read during the challenge time period that is not already used for another task.
Kristina Simon wrote: "Simone - post 3106The Vine Eater - The edition you linked is the Kindle edition. The paperback has no page numbers listed. You will need to have a librarian update the paperback o..."
Hi Kristina,
Librarian Kathy updated the paperback to show the correct number of pages (post 2364 in the verification thread). Do I need to repost or do you just update your log?
Simone wrote: "Hi Kristina,Librarian Kathy updated the paperback to show the correct number of pages (post 2364 in the verification thread). Do I need to repost or do you just update your log? "
Please repost so I can pick up your points.
Jen K - post 3231Task 25.1, option 4 requires that you read a book by an author that is new to you and state that the author is new-to-you when you post.
Inge - post 3241Task 30.2, book 2 requires that you read a book by an author that is new to you and state that the author is new-to-you when you post.
Queen Bee Darlene - post 3261Task 30.2, book 2 requires that you read a book by an author that is new to you and state that the author is new-to-you when you post.
Kristina Simon wrote: "Inge - post 3241Task 30.2, book 2 requires that you read a book by an author that is new to you and state that the author is new-to-you when you post."
Thanks! I reposted :)
Sue T - post 3319Task 30.2, book 2 requires that you read a book by an author that is new to you and state that the author is new-to-you when you post.
Gita - post 3389Love, Stargirl has the genre Childrens on its main page.
Genres at review:
Young Adult 838 users
Fiction 333 users
Realistic Fiction 204 users
Contemporary 187 users
Romance 186 users
Childrens > Middle Grade 110 users
Young Adult > Teen 94 users
Audiobook 62 users
Childrens 60 users
Young Adult > Coming Of Age 56 users
Books with the genres children or kids on the main book page may not be used for the 50-point task. If you choose to move this book to another task, please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids before you repost.
Kristina Simon wrote: "Jen K - post 3231Task 25.1, option 4 requires that you read a book by an author that is new to you and state that the author is new-to-you when you post."
Sorry, that info was included but somehow ended up under the points instead of under the book. I reposted to be clear. Thanks!
Mindy - posts 3405 & 3406 & 3409There are multiple Mindys participating in the challenge. Please repost with your Readerboard name at the top of your post.
Also, for post 3405 - All completed task posts must include a link to the book edition you read.
M1nks - post 3378Task 30.5, option 1 requires a book in which the main character is a doctor, nurse, or other hospital worker. Roderick Alleyn is a Chief Detective-Inspector. If you got the book preapproved in the Help Thread, please repost with a link to the approval.
Kristina Simon wrote: "M1nks - post 3378Task 30.5, option 1 requires a book in which the main character is a doctor, nurse, or other hospital worker. Roderick Alleyn is a Chief Detective-Inspector. If you got the book ..."
Oh I didn't read it closely enough. Never mind 😏
Brooklyn - post 3348Task 10.2 requires that you specify in your post the country in which your book is set.
Melanie M - post 3446From the complete directions link on How Do I use Tineye? in the task description:
• Scroll down and uncheck the boxes that say "Exclude background color from extracted colors" and "Exclude interior background color from extracted colors," if checked
TinEye results:
37.4 %#332f35 Grey
36.6 %#2e4c74 Blue
9.3 %#593c32 Brown
8.6 %#78757c Grey
6.1 %#dbdadc Grey
1.5 %#b89793 Grey
0.5 %#a1a5c2 Grey
Melanie - posts 3452 & 3453There are multiple Melanies participating in the challenge. Please repost with your Readerboard name at the top of your post.
Also, for post 3453 - Task 30.2, book 1 requires that you state the date the book was added to your TBR list OR state that the book was picked from the provided shelf. Please include the required information in your repost.
Chris MD - post 3486Task 50.1, book 3 is a cover task and requires that you include the cover in your post.
Sue T - post 3487All posts, including reposts, must contain links to the book(s) you read. Copying a previous post does not convey book links. You need to click on "edit" at the bottom of the post: reply | edit | delete | flag *
Then, copy and paste.
MELANIE M - post 3475Ella Enchanted has the MPG Childrens
Genres at review:
Fantasy 7,742 users
Young Adult 3,304 users
Fiction 1,557 users
Romance 1,324 users
Childrens > Middle Grade 1,162 users
Childrens 1,161 users
Fantasy > Fairy Tales 1,082 users
Retellings 574 users
Fantasy > Magic 509 users
Adventure 397 users
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids
MELANIE M - post 3506Renaissance Man appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for length in Ebook verification in Verification.
The Seasonal Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Kingdom of Ash (other topics)Renaissance Man (other topics)
Ella Enchanted (other topics)
A Court of Mist and Fury (other topics)
Love, Stargirl (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Jordan L. Hawk (other topics)Harlan Coben (other topics)
A.S. Byatt (other topics)
The general default rule is that books by a single author must be used. Contributors are considered authors. Ascender, Vol. 2: The Dead Sea has 2 authors listed.