Task Ideas

[Usako]

I think what Sara is stating is a wish for no more presidental biographies...at least for a while. Everyone who reads this thread can now realize there is an interest for an expanded biography task.

In the end, if the person who finished the fall challenge wants another presidential biography task, that is his/her choice.

[Sera]

I agree - one of the only rewards for completing the challenge is to pick the task. Therefore, let's let these folks have their moment :)

[scherzo♫]

Krista wrote: "pjreads wrote: "Krista wrote: "The volunteer task the AK Erin suggested sparked a thought. This group does so love books, perhaps we could do something to provide free books to those that don't hav..."

If anyone uses Krista's suggestion to do volunteer proofreading for Project Gutenberg, they should include a warning that it is extremely addictive!

I started about a week ago, and now I do that rather than finish reading a book. My book completion rate has slowed to a crawl--something that has never happened to me before!

[Donna Jo]

pjreads wrote: "Krista wrote: "pjreads wrote: "Krista wrote: "The volunteer task the AK Erin suggested sparked a thought. This group does so love books, perhaps we could do something to provide free books to those..."

It's a good thing you've finished this Challenge then, isn't it?

[Krista]

Donna Jo wrote: "pjreads wrote: "Krista wrote: "pjreads wrote: "Krista wrote: "The volunteer task the AK Erin suggested sparked a thought. This group does so love books, perhaps we could do something to provide fre..."

Yes, and I'm still plugging away on the challenge and haven't gone to volunteer yet! Argghhhhh! I'm glad to hear the site/process is getting such rave reviews from those in this group who have volunteered.

[Amy]

I proofread a whole book a few days ago... to say it's addicting is an understatement!

[Katie]

Donna Jo wrote: "pjreads wrote: "Krista wrote: "pjreads wrote: "Krista wrote: "The volunteer task the AK Erin suggested sparked a thought. This group does so love books, perhaps we could do something to provide fre..."

I'd be willing to bet that a "crawl" for pjreads is still like a sprint for most people!

[TMBookluvr]

Donna Jo wrote: "Tracey wrote: "When will we know the tasks? I may have to do some shopping or library reserving so wanted to get an idea.
Thanks!"

Tracey, in message 196 Cynthia said it would be Nov 12 or 13 w..."

Thanks, I thought I had read it somewhere, but couldn't find it again! Thanks for the info!

[Alice]

Jennifer wrote: "Cait wrote: "Or even "read a biography of an author and then read a book written by that author". Have we done that one yet?..."

This is an AWESOME idea Cait!! I have my own doorstop of a Beatrix..."

No we haven't done that yet. I suggested that in an earlier post in this thread!

[Cait]

Alice - great minds think alike, huh? :o)

[Sherrie]

I know we're still in the midst of the Fall Challenge, but are any of you just itching to get the task listing for the Winter Challenge? I think organizing was almost as fun as the reading itself! :)

[Jensownzoo]

I agree, Sherrie! I love finding books to fit into the tasks almost more than I enjoy working on completing the challenge. It gives me a chance to pour over my TBR shelves, search for new books on the internet, and generally function as a "book detective".

[scherzo♫]

Jennifer L. wrote: "Two more ideas -

Summer Down Under - Read a book that takes place in Australia or that is written by an Australian author

..."

Jennifer L.'s idea is great ... Why not a task for the down under season in every challenge?

[Amy]

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but I just thought of it as I was browsing through some nonfiction books.

With the start of a New Year, read a book that is of a "new" or under-loved genre to you. For example, I've read ONE nonfiction book in 2009 (of my 70ish books) and 0 poetry books, so I could read one of those.

[scherzo♫]

Generation Gap -- Browse through a magazine or website focused toward a generation that is at least 25 years older or younger than yours. Read a book that relates to something (article, ad, letter, etc.) in the magazine / website that is no more than slightly familiar to you.

We'd need a lot of Task Help from the different generations for this one, but I think it would be a lot of fun.

... We might even come up with better names for the generations than the current jargon.

[scherzo♫]

The Winter Challenge task list is fantastic!

I just want to write this down so I don't forget it for Spring.

Down Under Season is Wild -- Choose a book from any challenge for the current season Down Under.

(Like getting both blanks in Scrabble -- the possibilities are mind boggling.)