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WINTER CHALLENGE 2021
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Questions/Problems in Completed Tasks
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I assume that you meant to post task 15.6 here? That's how I logged this on my spreadsheet. If not, please repost.
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We do not use kindle page numbers for tasks. There is no MMPB of this book listed, and the top paperback,
has 214 pages. There is no 2 in the list of numbers to be used.
Sandy wrote: "Simone post 789I assume that you meant to post task 15.6 here? That's how I logged this on my spreadsheet. If not, please repost."
That is correct. I did mean 15.6. I forgot to change the number and title of the task.
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Found and fixed - the corrected total will show up in the next update. Thanks for the quick heads up!
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The cover of
includes brown as well as black/white/gray, so will not work for book one of task 15.1.
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A weekly planner/journal cannot be used for SRC tasks.
See the Rules of the Challenge:
"Not all items with an ISBN are considered books for SRC purposes. Flash cards, tarot cards, workbooks, writing prompt books, coloring books, puzzle books, calendars, atlases, bound sheet music, librettos, collections of book previews, any other product with a purpose beyond traditional text reading, or other types of works specifically referenced elsewhere in the SRC rules or FAQs are not considered books.
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Task 15.2, book 2, requires that you state that this series is new to you.
Sandy wrote: "Jammin Jenny post 829A weekly planner/journal cannot be used for SRC tasks.
See the Rules of the Challenge:
"Not all items with an ISBN are considered books for SRC purposes. Flash cards, tarot..."
So close to doing a perfect round...Oh well, maybe next season :)
Sandy wrote: "Simone post 823The cover of
includes brown as well as black/white/gray, so will not work for book one of task 15.1."I'll find a different one :-)
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Task 20.1, option 2 requires that you specifically state that the author is new to you (not just say what the task requires).
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Task 30.8, option 3 requires that the book was first published 1928-1982. Network Effectwas first published in 2020, so does not work for this task.
Please check my total. I have 165 but the Readerboard says 160. I had posted 5.7 about 3 posts ago and I think it got missed. Thanks in advance!
Sandy wrote: "Robin P post 874Task 30.8, option 3 requires that the book was first published 1928-1982. Network Effectwas first published in 2020, so does not work for this task."
Sorry, totally missed that part of the task! Will resubmit with a different option.
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All fixed. Your 165 will show up in the next update.
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Task 15.10 requires that you read a book from the first 25 pages of the list.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Fantasy 52,365 users
Young Adult 16,511 users
Fiction 14,819 users
Fantasy>Magic 4,178 users
Childrens 2,937 users
Adventure 2,334 users
Audiobook 1,878 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 1,821 users
Classics 1,547 users
Science Fiction Fantasy 1,325 users
Please review the rules regarding the use of books with the MPG Childrens in the SRC: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Task 15.1, book 1, must have no other colors on the cover other than black, white, gray.
has the author's name in blue.
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Only 1 task may be included in a post. See the Posting Requirements
Also, if you are claiming a BB ticket, you must say so explicitly. A total at the bottom of your post is not sufficient.
Sandy wrote: "Fiona (Titch) post 924Only 1 task may be included in a post. See the Posting Requirements
Also, if you are claiming a BB ticket, you must say so explicitly. A total at the bottom of your post is..."
Done and done. Many thanks for pointing it out to me.
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Task 15.5 requires that you state your place of birth in your post.
Sandy wrote: "Fiona (Titch) post 960Task 15.5 requires that you state your place of birth in your post."
Sorry, thought I had posted that.
Hi there - It looks like my points from Post #87 did not get counted, and I checked here to see if there was an issue but didn't see anything.CYNBAXTER for Task #05.03, Post #87
I should be at 15 pts (I know...I know....I've been a little busy w work)
And this was a big book at 1207 pages, so 3 BB tickets
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CYNBAXTER for Task #05.03, Post #87
I should be at 1..."
As you can see, you do have 3 BB tickets already on the board. Looks like 5.2 was missed. It will show up in the next update.
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There's no Kat on the readerboard - please repost with your readerboard name.
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Please see the Rules of the Challenge:
" Books 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 in the task description for a higher point task. "
Friend of the Devil: A Reckless Book cannot be used for this task.
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The requirement for book 2 is
"Book 2: Read a book with a title of at least 3 words, where the initial letter of each title word can be found in I LOVE MY LIBRARY."
Fortunately, your book title does work for the correct target phrase, so you don't need to repost.
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Task 15.10 requires that you include in your post the page of the list on which your book can be found.
My records are contradictory. Can you please tell me if I've claimed task 20.3 yet? Thanks.
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You can check this for yourself. Hover over the icon on your post. You should see "comment history." When you click on that, you'll pull up all of your comments, and you can read through them to see what tasks you've posted.
Sandy wrote: "Teri-K wrote: "My records are contradictory. Can you please tell me if I've claimed task 20.3 yet? Thanks."You can check this for yourself. Hover over the icon on your post. You should see "comme..."
Thanks! I got the problem cleared up.
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In the Readerboard names thread, you were given the option to simply use your display name, Sebastien, since there are no other participants with that name. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... That name was added to the list of Readerboard names.
This would allow you to post without adding a different readerboard name, so I wanted to make sure you saw that post and are aware that you have that option. Just let us know which you want to use, so we can keep our records straight.
I have added you to the spreadsheet as Seabass, but I can easily change it to Sebastien.
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Task 20.4 requires that you explicitly state that you have never read anything by William Shakespeare.
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Unseen Academicals includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Fantasy 3,612
Fiction 728
Humor 572
Humor>Comedy 205
Science Fiction Fantasy 119
Young Adult 114
Audiobook 100
Childrens 85
Childrens>Middle Grade 65
Fantasy>Magic 64
Please review the rules regarding the use of books with the MPG Childrens in the SRC: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Task 5.3 requires that you specify the state in which your book is set, and provide something to establish that the book is set at least 50% in that state. The description and metadata indicate settings in California and Nebraska.
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Task 20.9, option A, requires that the title be in all caps "and is the color red." Your book does not work for this task.
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You must identify the task you are claiming in your post.
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Task 30.1, book 1, requires a book set in NYC. The metadata indicates that Love at Any Cost is set in San Francisco, and the GR description indicates the same
Sandy wrote: "Andy P post 1265Task 30.1, book 1, requires a book set in NYC. The metadata indicates that Love at Any Cost is set in San Francisco, and the GR description indicates the same"
Sorry I clicked on the wrong book. I will repost with the proper one.
Sandy wrote: "Heather KS post 1226Task 20.9, option A, requires that the title be in all caps "and is the color red." Your book does not work for this task."
Well shoot! Bless you for keeping an eye out. As a teacher, I can relate to kids who turn in assignments without fully following the directions haha.
Sandy wrote: "Rockeynook post 893Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Fantasy 52,365 users
Young Adult 16,511 users
Fiction 14,819 user..."
Sorry!! I forgot :(
Have fixed and reposted (Post #1295)
According to my spreadsheet, my total is 265 (unless my repost of 15.4 in post 824 doesn't count). I will log my books starting with your total and assume that I will have to find a different book for 15.4. If that assumption is not correct, just let me know.(BTW, thank you for all your hard work and the eagle eyes finding all those mishaps ;-))
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I've gone through all your posts as of right now - 15.4 is okay with the repost - your problem is with 15.1. Because of all the confusion with 15.4/15.6, you were missing 15 points, bringing you up to 250 at this point. You have not addressed the problem with 15.1 - posts 57 and 61 in this thread.
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Please see the Default Rules and FAQs:
"8. What if a book has multiple authors in a task involving author names, initials, or other characteristics (gender, birthplace, etc.)?
The general default rule is that books by a single author must be used. This can be varied by the task creator until task becomes final. "
Task 5.5 does not include an exception for multiple author books. Aurora's End has 2 authors and cannot be used for this task.
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Task 15.1 is a cover task, and requires that the cover be included in your post.
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Please see the Default Rules and FAQs:
"8. What if a book has multiple authors in a task involving author names, initials, or other characteristics (gender, birthplace, etc.)?
The general default rule is that books by a single author must be used. This can be varied by the task creator until task becomes final. "
Task 25.1 does not include an exception for multiple author books. Seven Devils has 2 authors and cannot be used for this task.
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Task 25.3 requires that you state in your post that both books are new to you. You must also state when each book was added to your TBR, and you did not include this info for book 2.
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Akata Witch includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Fantasy 2874 users
Young Adult 1249 users
Fiction 664 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 313 users
Cultural>Africa 283 users
Fantasy>Magic 254 users
Audiobook 180 users
Paranormal>Witches 156 users
Young Adult>Young Adult Fantasy 140 users
Fantasy>Urban Fantasy 120 users
Please review the rules regarding the use of books with the MPG Childrens in the SRC: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Sandy wrote: "Simone wrote: "According to my spreadsheet, my total is 265 (unless my repost of 15.4 in post 824 doesn't count). I will log my books starting with your total and assume that I will have to find a ..."I replied to your comment here in the post saying that I will find a different book for that task. I haven't read that book yet. So just disregard that one. Sorry for all the confusion.
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Task 15.4, book 1: All of the letters of the title must appear in the target phrase, not just three. The slashes here are not colons, and don't appear to denote subtitles.