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Feb 17, 2010 11:24AM
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Anyone want to help me figure out how to fit all the Sookie Stackhouse books into this challenge? LOL.I am up to Club Dead, which works for Task 5.5 since it is in the top 100 most popular books on Goodreads for 2003.
Thanks!
Cynthia, would Larry's Party work for Task 5.2 (Gardener)? He works in a flower shop and builds garden mazes in his backyard, from what I've heard about the story.
Angela wrote: "Welcome back Nicole!! :) "Thanks Angela! I had no idea I was so missed! i may never ever leave again!
Petra wrote: "Cynthia, would Larry's Party work for Task 5.2 (Gardener)? He works in a flower shop and builds garden mazes in his backyard, from what I've heard about the story. " From that description - yes.
Can we use Patti for the St. Patrick's Day task?
Angela wrote: "Can we use Patti for the St. Patrick's Day task?"Yes
Cynthia wrote: "Petra wrote: "Cynthia, would Larry's Party work for Task 5.2 (Gardener)? He works in a flower shop and builds garden mazes in his backyard, from what I've heard about the story. " Fro..."Thanks, Cynthia!
Would the word "ring" work for task 5.8 (Alexander Graham Bell)? If not, that's totally cool. I'm sure I can work the book in elsewhere. Thanks!Amanda
Amanda wrote: "Would the word "ring" work for task 5.8 (Alexander Graham Bell)? If not, that's totally cool. I'm sure I can work the book in elsewhere. Thanks!Amanda"
No but it would work for the 10.10 "Fashions fade - style is eternal." task.
When will the 20's be announced?
Sarah wrote: "When will the 20's be announced?"The selection of the people for most of the 20 pointers won't be until the current challenge is over once it is I'll figure out who they are, contact them, and post their tasks once they send them to me.
That's fine, I was just wondering!
How do I find a list of books with their average ratings?
Cynthia wrote: No but it would work for th..."Cynthia,
Thanks! I hadn't gotten that far in my planning.
Amanda
Hi Cynthia,Great task list. I'm wondering, for 10.10 (fashion) could I use Shoeless Joe?
Thanks.
5.6 What constitutes Asia/Pacific? Does Afghanistan count, its in Asia, or are you looking for more south east asia (myanmar, thailand, vietnam, cambodia, etc).
Does this count as having a tree on the cover?: 
For the "Spend a day in bed reading" task is there a way to log cumulative hours? With two little ones there is no way I'd get a whole day at once (unless I contract mono or something!) If not, it's no big deal, there are tons of other tasks for me to do-I was just wondering.
Joanie wrote: "For the "Spend a day in bed reading" task is there a way to log cumulative hours? With two little ones there is no way I'd get a whole day at once (unless I contract mono or something!) If not, i..."As long as you read the entirety of a book in bed you could spread it out among several days.
Manday wrote: "Does this count as having a tree on the cover?:
"Yes
Manday wrote: "5.6 What constitutes Asia/Pacific? Does Afghanistan count, its in Asia, or are you looking for more south east asia (myanmar, thailand, vietnam, cambodia, etc). "
Any Asian country/pacific country works.
Katie wrote: "Hi Cynthia,
Great task list. I'm wondering, for 10.10 (fashion) could I use Shoeless Joe?
Thanks."
Yes
Cynthia can I use married with baggage by Elise Chidley who is from South Africa for the 15.1 task part B?
Lisa Julianna wrote: "Cynthia can I use married with baggage by Elise Chidley who is from South Africa for the 15.1 task part B?"I'll take it.
I had a question about The Goodreads author part and the task involving pen names. I am going to read a book by Kate Brian which is the pen name for Kieran Scott. Kieran Scott is a Goodreads author, but Kate Brian is not. Since they are essentially the same person, would I be able to claim a ticket for the Goodreads author for this book?
Kathryn wrote: "I had a question about The Goodreads author part and the task involving pen names. I am going to read a book by Kate Brian which is the pen name for Kieran Scott. Kier..."Yes
Cynthia wrote: "Lisa Julianna wrote: "Cynthia can I use married with baggage by Elise Chidley who is from South Africa for the 15.1 task part B?"I'll take it.
" Would her first book,
Your Roots Are Showing also work? I believe it takes place in England.
Ashley wrote: "Cynthia wrote: "Lisa Julianna wrote: "Cynthia can I use married with baggage by Elise Chidley who is from South Africa for the 15.1 task part B?"I'll take it.
" Would her first bo..."
It would work for part B of that task yes.
Hi Cynthia, can I use Anne Frank for task 10.7 (True Crime)?
Paula wrote: "Hi Cynthia, can I use Anne Frank for task 10.7 (True Crime)?"While the holocaust was most definitely a crime - that's not really what I want for this task - it is a diary of the victim and not so much about the crime itself.
When does this start for people in other countries? As I am in the UK, just wondered if I wake up for after midnight (GMT), can I start the challenge?Thanks x
Fiona (Titch) wrote: "When does this start for people in other countries? As I am in the UK, just wondered if I wake up for after midnight (GMT), can I start the challenge?Thanks x"
Since you live east of my location you have two options - you can start at midnight EST on March 1st and go until midnight EST May 31st OR you can start at Midnight March 1st your time and end Midnight May 31st your time. As long as you don't mix and match you will have the same time allotted as other players. Please do not post any completed tasks until after midnight my time though.
Cynthia - Would Animal's People by Indra Sinha count as a developmental disorder under mobility? I pulled this from the CDC:
What are Developmental Disabilities?
Developmental disabilities are a diverse group of severe chronic conditions that are due to mental and/or physical impairments. People with developmental disabilities have problems with major life activities such as language, mobility, learning, self-help, and independent living. Developmental disabilities begin anytime during development up to 22 years of age and usually last throughout a person’s lifetime.
Cheryl and Cynthia,Cheryl's task (25.2) says to read a book from this year's Texas Bluebonnet award list. The accompanying link links to the TBA list from 2009-2010. There is a current TBA list for 2010-2011. http://www.txla.org/groups/tba/nomine... I just wanted to verify that we are supposed to choose from the 2009-2010 list. Thanks! (Cynthia, please disregard the message I sent you.)
Jennifer wrote: "Cynthia - Would Animal's People by Indra Sinha count as a developmental disorder under mobility? I pulled this from the CDC:
What are Developmental Disabilities?
Developmental disabilitie..."
I was looking more for actual disorders that exist in reality when I designed the task (i.e. autism, cerebral palsy etc.) but it seems to fit the qualifications so I will take it.
I'm confused about 15.3. It says to choose a book off the "Everyone should read at least once" list on the 3, 4, or 5th page. All of the books are listed on one page for me. Am I missing something really obvious?
Amy wrote: "I'm confused about 15.3. It says to choose a book off the "Everyone should read at least once" list on the 3, 4, or 5th page. All of the books are listed on one page for me. Am I missing something ..."You need to scroll down to bottom of page and click on pages 3 or 4 or 5.
Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Amy wrote: "I'm confused about 15.3. It says to choose a book off the "Everyone should read at least once" list on the 3, 4, or 5th page. All of the books are listed on one page for me. Am I missin..."Must have been a sudden onset of blindness (or not paying attention). Thanks!
Amy wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Amy wrote: "I'm confused about 15.3. It says to choose a book off the "Everyone should read at least once" list on the 3, 4, or 5th page. All of the books are listed on one pa..."Amy, not a problem hon, we all make mistakes and miss things (me included lol)
Amy wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Amy wrote: "I'm confused about 15.3. It says to choose a book off the "Everyone should read at least once" list on the 3, 4, or 5th page. All of the books are listed on one pa..."I had the same problem, so don't feel bad!
I would love a recommendation from you guys. I am having a hard time picking a Joyce Carol Oates book for one of my tasks. I have read We Were the Mulvaneys and some of her short stories. What book of hers is especially good in your opinion? I would prefer a book of 600 or less pages just because I have limited reading time!Thanks!
Nicole wrote: "I would love a recommendation from you guys. I am having a hard time picking a Joyce Carol Oates book for one of my tasks. I have read We Were the Mulvaneys and some of he..."Ok, so I haven't read this yet but it's on my TBR, and on the 1001 books to read before you die list. Black Water.
Jennifer wrote: "Cynthia for 15.5 would Metamorphoses work? It is described as being a narrative poem in 15 books."I'll accept that.
Hi Cynthia! I am new to the book challenge and very excited to get started for Spring! I've been doing some preliminary research to find books for certain tasks, and I wanted some clarification on task 15.9 re pseudoymns...does the book have to currently be published under a pen name or can it have been published at one time under a pen name?
For example, I'm thinking of reading Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (again!) since she originally published that book under the pen name Currer Bell.
Jay wrote: "Hi Cynthia! I am new to the book challenge and very excited to get started for Spring! I've been doing some preliminary research to find books for certain tasks, and I wanted some clarification o..."
If it was originally published under a pen name but is currently published in the authors real name I will still accept it.
I just want to make sure I am right about this. 15.3, 15.5, 15.7, 15.8, 15.9, 15.10, 20.3, 25.7 AND 25.9 are all single book tasks?
Sarah wrote: "I just want to make sure I am right about this. 15.3, 15.5, 15.7, 15.8, 15.9, 15.10, 20.3, 25.7 AND 25.9 are all single book tasks?"Yes
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Books mentioned in this topic
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (other topics)Metamorphoses (other topics)
We Were the Mulvaneys (other topics)
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (other topics)
Helen of Troy (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Joyce Carol Oates (other topics)Greg Mortenson (other topics)
Kieran Scott (other topics)
Kate Brian (other topics)
M.L. St. Sure (other topics)
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