Help & General Discussion - 2026 Challenge

[Kristie, Moderator]

How about ? It's definitely an explosion, but it's very close-up and mostly behind the 18.

[Laura]

https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...

Just testing now I've got my PC on to see if it lets me post a link to the explosion lists I found earlier

ETA: That's not the same group of lists I got on tablet earlier - that group had fireworks, so I guess it's grabbing a random group every time.

[LoriLovesBooks]

Laura wrote: "https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...

Just testing now I've got my PC on to see if it lets me post a link to the explosion lists I found earlier

ETA: That's not the same group..."

The lists you get depend on whether you search for explosion or explosions. I don’t know why.

Explosions lists: https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag?id...

[Laura]

Thx for that, Lori, I was really wondering about that :D - & thx for the link too.

[Jayme, Moderator]

I am planning on reading for explosion on the cover. If you like nonfiction, it will work.

[Janice, Moderator]

Katrisa wrote: "Does this work for photograph on cover?
"

Ooooh boy, because it's not the entire cover that's the photograph, but a corner of the cover. I'll say yes. It looks like it's depicting a photo.

This is an example where the photo IS the cover and wouldn't be accepted:

[Janice, Moderator]

Kristie wrote: "Janice, would work for explosion?

I'm getting error messages whenever I search for explosion lists too."

It looks like it is - like a train blew up.

[Janice, Moderator]

Alexandra wrote: "Do cats of prey (in my case I think it’s a leopard) count as cats on the cover? Otherwise it might just be interpreted as a large cat with spots…

[bookcover: The Invention of Nature: Alexander von..."

I'll accept cats of prey, However, the rules state that the object on the cover needs to be prominent. It needs to be the focus of the cover. To me the focus of that cover is the follage in the centre.

[Janice, Moderator]

Lanelle wrote: "Janice, would you say that volcanoes explode? Assuming I find the right kind of 'explosion?

Like: [bookcover:The Big Ones: How Natural Disasters Have..."

Volcano's explode.

[Janice, Moderator]

Kristie wrote: "How about ? It's definitely an explosion, but it's very close-up and mostly behind the 18."

Yes, it would work.

[Janice, Moderator]

Jayme wrote: "I am planning on reading for explosion on the cover. If you like nonfiction, it will work."

That's a great choice.

[Karin]

Canada has three major rivers west of the Rockies, but only the Fraser river could count here since it has cities on it. So, does it have to be famous, or just major in importance?

"The Fraser River is crucial for British Columbia's ecosystem and economy, serving as Canada's largest salmon-producing river and supporting diverse wildlife. It also plays a significant role in various industries, contributing nearly 10% of Canada's GDP through sectors like forestry, agriculture, and transportation."

Also, Richmond, BC is the home of the Vancouver International Airport which is built on the Fraser River delta. Could I read a book in any of the cities that are the Fraser River? Those are Richmond, of course, Burnaby (a number of celebrities are from there--it's where Michael J. Fox grew up, musician Michael Bublé, there's a university that's won prestigious scientific prizes, etc) Surrey (Sam Worthington, star of Avatar is from there, among others) and Maple Ridge (actress Molly Parker plus baseball hall-of-famer Larry Walker) (all part of the Metro-Vancouver regional district.) None of the other municipalities on it are incorporated as cities.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Janice wrote: "Kristie wrote: "Janice, would work for explosion?

I'm getting error messages whenever I search for explosion lists too."

It looks like it is - like a train bl..."

Thanks, Janice. I thought so too, but wasn't sure. This is my top choice right now.

[Janice, Moderator]

I found this series where most of the books have explosions on the cover, including the first book of the series.

[Janice, Moderator]

Karin wrote: "Canada has three major rivers west of the Rockies, but only the Fraser river could count here since it has cities on it. So, does it have to be famous, or just major in importance?

"The Fraser Riv..."

The Fraser River would be a major river. The description would mean "major as in major importance". Famous isn't part of the equation. Any city on the river would qualify.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Janice wrote: "I found this series where most of the books have explosions on the cover, including the first book of the series."

Thanks, Janice. I'll add it to my options.

Like you, I know I've seen plenty of covers with explosions. Of course, I just can't seem to remember any of them now that I'm trying to. I did find a few that fit the task, so I'm pretty happy with that.

[Janice, Moderator]

It's when you go to look for them that they become elusive.'

[Alexandra]

Janice wrote: "Alexandra wrote: "Do cats of prey (in my case I think it’s a leopard) count as cats on the cover? Otherwise it might just be interpreted as a large cat with spots…

[bookcover: The Invention of Nat..."

Thanks, Janice!

[Margo]

Laura wrote: "Nothing to See Here..."

I want that book! Laura, you are seriously damaging my credit card 😂

[Janice, Moderator]

What's damaging my credit card is the site-wide sale at Audible. I bought Umbra


I've decided that I'm going to ease up the explosion task and say "an explosion, or what appears to be an explosion".

It needs to be reasonably surmised that it's an explosion. Let's not get carried away. It's just that I didn't realize it was going to be problematic.

At first glance I thought Umbra had stars given the series title. But when I opened the picture in it's own tab, I could see a space ship under a space station. It looks that the tiles are exploding into space.

So, tell me a story and why you think your cover is applicable,

[Margo]

I don't suppose this would get the green light for EXPLOSION?

[Janice, Moderator]

We know the story of Pompeii and that the red background is fire, but it doesn't really look like an explosion or that it looks like it could be an explosion. Take away the title and you're got a red sunset.

Sorry, I don't think that's going to pass the sniff test.

[Margo]

Dammit, should have asked earlier - you've got your meanie hat back on 😜

[Laura]

Margo wrote: "Laura wrote: "Nothing to See Here..."

I want that book! Laura, you are seriously damaging my credit card 😂"

LOL I aim to please, Margo! Let the plastic scream, I say lol (but don't let my husband hear this haha)

[Laura]

Margo wrote: "Dammit, should have asked earlier - you've got your meanie hat back on 😜"

LOL and I was just about to say, wow, she really has lost the meanie hat permanently then I saw that :D

[Margo]

How about this one?

[Marie (UK)]

would this work for blue cover Janice

[Pragya]

Marie, try the tiny eye website for color. It's hard to get anything past that though 😭😆

[Pragya]

https://labs.tineye.com/color/

[Alexandra]

Umm, I’d like to join the problematic-explosion-party.:



I think what we see on the cover is the explosion of an asteroid/meteorite hitting the earth. I was sure that it would pass but now that I’ve followed the discussion I’m not anymore… Does it count?

[Karin]

Janice wrote: "Karin wrote: "Canada has three major rivers west of the Rockies, but only the Fraser river could count here since it has cities on it. So, does it have to be famous, or just major in importance?

"..."

Thanks; I thought as much, but prefer to be sure.
(hope you enjoyed the accidental rhyme in that last bit :) )

[Karin]

Pragya wrote: "Marie, try the tiny eye website for color. It's hard to get anything past that though 😭😆"

TinEye is easy to use, and this isn't the first time I've been in a group who uses/d this for colour checking. I've had it saved to my bookmarks for a long time--can't remember when it first came up in a group.

Other links I have from GR games/challenges include farthest city (straight line) from where you live, how to find an antipode and one with the (straight line) distance between any two places.

I'm a "recovering" (for those who don't know me, that's a joke since I don't have an addictive personality nor am I a gambler) reading gamer :) I've banned myself from games with winners, especially if there is a prize since I always "have" to place high with my team or solo no matter how much I start off saying I'm only playing for fun. I come from a competitive family (for fun only and we all get along afterward!)

[Laura]

I think Marie was having trouble with her computer accessing Tineye so Janice had told her to ask for a ruling instead.

I do like using it though, but sometimes it's weird calling what looks like a big yellow patch half and half with orange. But it's always interesting to see the colors that are there that I don't always see or notice.

[Janice, Moderator]

Margo wrote: "How about this one?

"

We'll call that a supernova. It looks like it could be an explosion of stars.

[Janice, Moderator]

Pragya wrote: "Marie, try the tiny eye website for color. It's hard to get anything past that though 😭😆"

Marie said that TinEye wasn't working on her computer and I offered to let her ask for rulings. I get this odd notification myself that it's checking my browser before it opens.

[Janice, Moderator]

Marie (UK) wrote: "would this work for blue cover Janice "

Sorry, it's saying 65%. I thought the green in the corner was going to be your nemesis.

[Janice, Moderator]

Alexandra wrote: "Umm, I’d like to join the problematic-explosion-party.:



I think what we see on the cover is the explosion of an asteroid/meteorite hitting the earth. I was sure ..."

I'll accept your reasoning.

[Roz]

I'm stuck on "photograph on the cover" unless I read a YA book (and I can't, sorry).
Please let me know if any of these would qualify:





I'm also planning on using this for "explosion" if it's okay:



Thanks for the help

[Kristie, Moderator]

Roz, I just read a memoir with a photograph on the cover. The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom

I also found a couple of adult books depending on your interests and if these covers are available to you:

The Roanoke Girls
The Language of Flowers

[Roz]

Thanks Kristie. I looked at those last 2 but the covers with photos on them aren’t available to me. Either one would have been great.
I’ll check on the memoir. If it isn’t available with a photo, I saw that there’s a memoir task in one of the later badges so I could use it there.

[Alexandra]

Janice wrote: "Alexandra wrote: "Umm, I’d like to join the problematic-explosion-party.:



I think what we see on the cover is the explosion of an asteroid/meteorite hitting the ..."

Thank you, Janice!

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Roz wrote: "Thanks Kristie. I looked at those last 2 but the covers with photos on them aren’t available to me. Either one would have been great.
I’ll check on the memoir. If it isn’t available with a photo, ..."

I got stuck on this one last year. I read The Shifting Fog / The House at Riverton which had this cover:


Edit: In 2023, which apparently, was not last year... lies.

[Jayme, Moderator]

For the photograph on the cover I am planning on reading . It's historical fiction which might appeal to some :)

[Janice, Moderator]

Roz wrote: "I'm stuck on "photograph on the cover" unless I read a YA book (and I can't, sorry).
Please let me know if any of these would qualify:

[bookcover:The Cat Who Lived Hig..."

Please ask for one book to be verified. (See message 1 in the thread). Pick the one you are most likely to read if verified.

As for the explosion book, I'll accept that.

[Roz]

Thanks Janice.
I'll go with . That should work I think.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Thanks, Rus. My library doesn't carry that title, but I can get The Shifting Fog with that cover on audio here. I added it to my options.

Roz, I also added Live Bait to my list of options. I read the first one forever ago and completely forgot what the cover was for book 2. I might have to reread the first one if I decide to use it.

[Roz]

Rusalka wrote: "Roz wrote: "Thanks Kristie. I looked at those last 2 but the covers with photos on them aren’t available to me. Either one would have been great.
I’ll check on the memoir. If it isn’t available wi..."

Thanks, Rus. I read that one a few years ago by the alternate title.

[Roz]

Kristie wrote: "Thanks, Rus. My library doesn't carry that title, but I can get The Shifting Fog with that cover on audio here. I added it to my options.

Roz, I also added [book:Live Bait|764356..."

I haven't read the first in the series so I may have to do that first.

[Kristie, Moderator]

I really enjoyed it, Roz. I remember adding the next in series to my TBR right away. I didn't review it, but I did give it 4 stars back in 2016.

[Pragya]

Oh, I am sorry, Marie, I missed the message where you had mentioned about troubles with the website. Apologies.