Ask The Professor

[Perks Moderator, Know-it-all]

ASK THE PROFESSOR

“All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost...


If you have any questions concerning tasks, need book recommendations, etc, post them here.

[MN Lisa]

Can we work on the Bonus tasks at the same time as the regular tasks or only after the regular tasks are complete?

[Melindam]

Only after the regulars are complete. :)

[Chrissie]

So the sets have to be in order, but the tasks for each set I can read in whatever order, right?

[Melindam]

Chrissie wrote: "So the sets have to be in order, but the tasks for each set I can read in whatever order, right?"

Absolutely. :)

[Lexi]

Would you take MPG British Literature for MPG English Literature? It is a lot more common as a MPG.

[Melindam]

Yes! Will update the task list. :)

[Perks Moderator, Know-it-all]

ANNOUNCEMENT

- Task 4 under Set 2 - Professor Tolkien has been updated to
MPG English or British Literature

- Task 11 under Set 4 - Middle Earth on screen has been updated to A book tagged movie(s) or film or cinema min 5x
(the number of tags was missing before)

Task List has been updated in the All about the Tolkien Reading Challenge thread.

[Perks Moderator, Know-it-all]

ANNOUNCEMENT

Link to Master Sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

This is for viewing only. Please make your own copies!!

It's been also added to the 1st posts of the threads

The Fellowship of the Tolkien Reading Challenge

and

All about the Tolkien Reading Challenge

[Alyana]

Hi, for an author who uses their initials for author name task - would you accept W. Bruce Cameron ?

[Melindam]

Alyana wrote: "Hi, for an author who uses their initials for author name task - would you accept W. Bruce Cameron ?"

Yes, he can get away with that name. ;)

[Alyana]

Melindam wrote: "Alyana wrote: "Hi, for an author who uses their initials for author name task - would you accept W. Bruce Cameron ?"

Yes, he can get away with that name. ;)"

thank you! :)

[Jonnie]

For the task 4. MC has multiple children, can the book be a non-fiction and can the author be the one with multiple children, that are mentioned in the book. Like an autobiography type thing?

[Melindam]

Jonnie wrote: "For the task 4. MC has multiple children, can the book be a non-fiction and can the author be the one with multiple children, that are mentioned in the book. Like an autobiography type thing?"

If the author is the "main chatacter", then yes.

[Alyana]

Hi, for a book featuring multiple letters written (no email!) - would chatting through text work?

[Melindam]

Alyana wrote: "Hi, for a book featuring multiple letters written (no email!) - would chatting through text work?"

No, as text chatting is almost the same as emails.
Here only the old-fashioned way of letter-writing is accepted.

[Alyana]

Melindam wrote: "Alyana wrote: "Hi, for a book featuring multiple letters written (no email!) - would chatting through text work?"

No, as text chatting is almost the same as emails.
Here only the old-fashioned way..."

Got it. I had to try. Thank you :)

[Emily]

On the link to the SAGA list, it is not sending to a list that has any books, am I needing to look somewhere else?

[Melindam]

It probably doesn't work on the sheet. Please check the link out under the Task List in the All About The Tolkien Challenge thread. There it is ok. :)

[Emily]

Melindam wrote: "It probably doesn't work on the sheet. Please check the link out under the Task List in the All About The Tolkien Challenge thread. There it is ok. :)"

Thank you

[Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~]

Can we start reading for the next set of tasks whilst completing the last book in the last set, if the book for the new set isn’t finished until after the book in the current set is.
Hope makes sense.

[Melindam]

I think I see what you mean 🤯 and yes, you can start reading a new book for a new set, just make sure you finish the older set first in any case. 🤭

[Tammie]

For the task: MPG English or British Literature

Is MPG 'literature' ok if there is also a MPG 'American' listed...they are not listed together

[Melindam]

No, as it has to be specifically English or British literature.

[Tammie]

Thanks

[Perks Moderator, Know-it-all]

ANNOUNCEMENT

In Task Set 3 - Task 12 the wording has been slightly changed:

12. a book where the publication date AND/OR the page number contains at least three from these numbers: 1,3,7,9

It's been also updated under the Task List of the thread

All about the Tolkien Reading Challenge

and on Tab 3 of the Master Sheet

[Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~]

Will firework work instead of fireworks?

[Jonnie]

Would this book work for a book with a tree on the cover? It has a bunch of palm tree leaves. And two small palm trees on the top.

[Melindam]

Jonnie wrote: "Would this book work for a book with a tree on the cover? It has a bunch of palm tree leaves. And two small palm trees on the top.

"
Yes. :)

[Tammie]

Task - Sword or shield or piece of armour on cover



Would the robot on the cover work for armor/shield?

[Perks Moderator, Know-it-all]

Tammie wrote: "Task - Sword or shield or piece of armour on cover



Would the robot on the cover work for armor/shield?"

It can be accepted. :)

[Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~]

Can I get an answer on my Q please :)

[Tammie]

Perks Moderator wrote: "Tammie wrote: "Task - Sword or shield or piece of armour on cover



Would the robot on the cover work for armor/shield?"

It can be accepted. :)"

Thank you!

[Melindam]

Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~ wrote: "Can I get an answer on my Q please :)"

Yes, singular is also fine.

[Tammie]

Q about task: A book containing illustrations

The Ministry of Time has 1 illustration at the front of the book...a map of the expedition that's likely referenced a few times in the book...I haven't read it yet. It's the only illustration...the plural reference in the task leads me to think more than 1 illustration may be required...is this correct?

[Perks Moderator, Know-it-all]

Tammie wrote: "Q about task: A book containing illustrations

The Ministry of Time has 1 illustration at the front of the book...a map of the expedition that's likely referenced a few times in th..."

Yes.

[Anupama]

Hi
I joined this challenge just today
Just want to confirm if books i have read this year would count or only the ones i have finished after joining this challenge?

[Melindam]

Hi and welcome! :)

In this case only books you start from now on will count.

[Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~]

Would you accept she has a sword in her hand? I can’t decide if it’s more sword or knife

[Melindam]

A short sword? 😅 It's fine.

[Tammie]

For the task
A book that has been adapted into a visual medium (movie, tv show, etc.)

Im reading Whalebone Theatre
In my curiosity about this book I’ve learned it’s to be adapted to t.v.
…ok for this task?

https://deadline.com/2024/01/mary-and...

[Melindam]

Sorry, Tammie, but I have to say no to this.

Here we need sth that has already been adapted.

[Tammie]

Thanks much...just trying to fit it in there some way.

[Anupama]

What does MPG family mean?

[Melindam]

MPG = main page genre

When you click on a book, the genres that are listed right under are considered MPG.

So if Family appears as genre on the main page of the book.

[Tammie]

For the task...A book that features a pub/inn

Would a Bed & Breakfast work for this?

[Melindam]

Tammie wrote: "For the task...A book that features a pub/inn

Would a Bed & Breakfast work for this?"

As long as there are drinks involved, yes.

[Tammie]

Melindam wrote: "Tammie wrote: "For the task...A book that features a pub/inn

Would a Bed & Breakfast work for this?"

As long as there are drinks involved, yes."

Yes...there is a restaurant used by patrons and locals...so far they've served wine.

[Melindam]

Sounds good. ;)

[MN Lisa]

Is there a place we should indicate if we finish? Or???