The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion
SUMMER CHALLENGE 2010
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Elizabeth, for task 30.2, the classic book needs to fit the following criteria: "as long as a book is on a list of "children's classics" and was published before 1970, it will be acceptable for part A. "
Falling Up was published in 1996
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task 15.9- B.Explain if and how the main character (presumably whom the title refers to) does or does not remind you of yourself.
task 25.9 requires 850 pages, Dance of the Gods is 316, Born of Night is 296
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task 20.6- List Maker requires tell us whether it is a must-read or not and why.
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I re-posted task 15.9 - see Post 2660.25.9 - the original publication of Born of Night in 2001 was "edited for content" - they just re-released it in 2009 in full how the author intended and that edition, which is the one I read, is 539 pages. (Massive, but SO GOOD! My husband even read and enjoyed it!)
PJ: I noted on the Readerboard (updated through post 2650 that I am listed with 690 points.
I tally up 720 through post 2643.
Do I need to repost them all and if so, where would I do this?
Tami: Look at Post 329 in this thread.
Oops. I don't know how I messed that up. I will try and use riordan elsewhere
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task 25.5 requires C. Write a short review for each and an explanation of why your like that genre/type.
task 25.7 requires one non-fiction book and one fiction book- both books reported are non-fiction
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task 15.3 requires your review of the book
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Dlmrose wrote: "Wendy MA re: post 2620Wendy, for 15.8- Double, Double which editions of
and 
did you read? The covers of the editions s..."They looked similar to me. The coloring and the central antiquities theme in the middle.. Come on- this is too much. Send it out to another person to referee. I picked the book specifically because I thought it was very similar. I'm not rereading a third book for this task. The last time they said I couldn't use the same author when
the task did not specify that for the similar covers part of the task, so I specifically changed to this book. The editions are correct, maybe my artistry isn't as finally honed as yours, but I stick by my choice. This is starting not to be fun any more. :-(
Wendy wrote: "Dlmrose wrote: "Wendy MA re: post 2620Wendy, for 15.8- Double, Double which editions of
and did you read? The covers o..."Wendy,
I think the moderators are trying to stick with Cynthia's spirit on this one. In the task help (which I know is controversial) many covers that were much more similar than this one (had the same type of image such as close-ups of eyes, had the same color, etc) were rejected by Cynthia early on. It will get better in the next challenge when the people who desgin the task are also the people who are judging it. I also know there is a lot of talk about making sure that when it is unclear that the task itself is edited so that we don't have to rely on the help thread for clarification. Right now, though, they need to be consistent in order to be fair.
Thanks, Elizabeth ...... but, "It will get better in the next challenge when the people who desgin the task are also the people who are judging it." is not the plan.
The plan for the Fall Challenge is to question and edit the tasks until 11 SEP then abide by the Task Description for the requirements. Anything different in the Task Help threads will be considered "preferences."
Wendy wrote: "Dlmrose wrote: "Wendy MA re: post 2620Wendy, for 15.8- Double, Double which editions of
and did you read? The covers o..."Wendy,
The moderators have talked your question over and re-reviewed the Task Help thread for Task 15.8. This is one of Cynthia's tasks and we have applied her criteria for everyone who has claimed points for this task. As Elizabeth mentioned, Cynthia rejected many books that were more similar than the two you chose.
Sorry, the moderators agree that the covers do not meet Cynthia's criteria.
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task 30.4 Beautiful Lies Please clarify the science (forensics, medical) in this book. It is not clear from the description.
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task 30.4 Fear the Worst Please clarify the science (forensics, medical) in this book. It is not clear from the description
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Are you Carrie TX? Please include your Readerboard name with your post
Kelly G — post 2701Task 30.5 requires that you "Include your contribution to the party in your post, and let us know what makes your recipe stand out."
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Christy — post 2705We already have a Christy on the Readerboard. For now, we’ll put you on the Readerboard as Christy S. Please visit the Readerboard thread and let us know if you’re okay with that or if you’d like a different Readerboard name so we can get you on the list.
Robin — post 2710Task 25.6 requires "you must say why it [the song:] reminds you of summer"
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Nicole NC — post 2716Task 25.5 requires "C. Write a short review for each book and an explanation of why you like that genre/type"
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Trina — post 2717The Dropping Names task is task 5.5, not 5.7 as you reported. The task has be counted, but please update/correct your records. No repost required.
Rachelccameron - post 2739Task 15.8 (Double, Double) - Cynthia disallowed subtitles. The titles must be exactly the same. The book by Seager has a subtitle and will not work.
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Kristen - post 2756Kristen TX?????
PLEASE include your READERBOARD name at the top of your posts.
Task 20.9 - The Spirit of Independence - Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans is only 64 pages long. Challenge rules state "Short books (100 pages or less) should be used sparingly and only count for the 5 point tasks."
Task 30.2 - For the Children - requires you to "A.Read a children’s classic book (EXAMPLE: Peter Pan) AND either pass it on, or recommend it to a child (give details when you claim your points)."
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Nicki STL - post 2763Please include your Readerboard name at the TOP of your post.
Tasks 15.4 and 25.5 -- books not linked and no authors given.
Requirements for Completed Tasks Posts
3. Include a link to the book OR both title and author (in bold).
Put book information on a separate line with a blank line after it.
Note: If NO link / title & author, then NO points, NO Big Book tickets, NO Goodreads Author tickets.
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Colleeeeeen - post 2779Task 10.4 - Roll The Dice... I rolled a 116, which was tricky, but - What You’ve Been Missing – Janet Desaulniers (125 pages)
The only edition I can find on Goodreads is 140 pages. Can you provide a link to a version that has 125?
Task 10.5 - Bring The Beach To You – The Mermaid Chair – Sue Monk Kidd
No beach on the cover. Check help thread for more info.
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Marie - post 2784Task 20.9 - The Spirit of Independence - Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is only 48 pages long. Challenge rules state "Short books (100 pages or less) should be used sparingly and only count for the 5 point tasks."
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Kate.X. - post 2811Task 25.5 requires you to "C. Write a short review for each and an explanation of why your like that genre/type.
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Liz Vegas - post 2824Task 15.3 requires that you write a review of the book: "When you post this task include a link to the blog and a review of the book."
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Susan - post 2828Task 25.5 requires you to "C. Write a short review for each and an explanation of why your like that genre/type."
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Autumnrhythm - post 2843Task 25.9 C. Tankini - requires you to read 850 pages of book(s) published in last 5 years. Cut does not meet this criteria.
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Jay - post 2849Task 20.10 requires that you "Make At Least One Post In The Discussion Thread. The ABC Murders discussion thread
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Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Autumnrhythm - post 2843Task 25.9 C. Tankini - requires you to read 850 pages of book(s) published in last 5 years. Cut does not meet this criteria.
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apologies - i fell asleep last night before i got to the discussion thread! i am now message 62 on that page. will repost
Karen - post 2866Which Karen???
PLEASE include your READERBOARD name at the top of your posts. If you do not already have a Readerboard name, please visit the READERBOARD NAMES thread and read posts #1 and #2.
Diane - post 2870Task 30.2 - For the Children - requires you to "A.Read a children’s classic book (EXAMPLE: Peter Pan) AND either pass it on, or recommend it to a child (give details when you claim your points)."
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Audiaa - post 2881Task 15.6 requires that you "C. Read a book that is the second longest book written by an author of your choice.
According to Suzanne Collins's Goodreads page, Catching Fire is her 2nd longest book.
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Charlotte -- post 2892Rules of the challenge require that you "Include a link to the book OR both title and author (in bold).
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Katy -- post 2898Task 25.5 requires that you "C. Write a short review for each and an explanation of why your like that genre/type."
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Task 30.2 B: Our Gang Vol. 1 is 96 pages
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I am not sure how to fix this. It looks as if I am missing the Review for the 2nd book? pjreads wrote: "MALINDA - post 2490
"25.5 - Helen's Task - Share the Summer Love
Favorite genre: Fantasy: I love reading books that take my to another word and away from mundane life. Tempted by PC Cast does..."
Malinda wrote: "I am not sure how to fix this. It looks as if I am missing the Review for the 2nd book? pjreads wrote: "MALINDA - post 2490
"25.5 - Helen's Task - Share the Summer Love
Favorite genre: Fan..."
Yes, that post did not include a review for Secrets of a Proper Lady.
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task 30.2 You claimed Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix for task 25.9 in post 2910. If you wish to switch books for a task, please state that when you post. Post 2918 changes your point total as 25.9 is no longer complete. Please confirm the switch.
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task 15.3 requires When you post this task include a link to the blog and a review of the book. Your post is missing your review of the book
25.9 The tankini portion requires books published in the last 5 years. The Time Traveler's Wife was published in 2003.
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Task 10.9 is an "OR" task that requires only one book. I applied the non-fiction book for this task. If you can find another task for the fiction book, you could post it.
Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Autumnrhythm - post 2843Task 25.9 C. Tankini - requires you to read 850 pages of book(s) published in last 5 years. Cut does not meet this criteria.
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Oops I didn't realize it was older, new post with different books now up: post # 2969
Thanks!
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task 15.4 requires "include a short explanation of how the character matches the characteristics in your post."
(thank you for the very interesting post on how you fit the characteristics- enjoy the skydiving!-)
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task 20.6 Lord of the Fading Lands was already claimed for task 5.9 in post 2956
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task 25.5 You didn't include the title/author for the 2nd book
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task 20.6 requires "tell us whether it is a must-read or not and why. "
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Are you Bree VA?
task 10.6- Gods Behaving Badly is too far a stretch without supporting documentation- nothing appears in the book description about discrimination
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The Seasonal Reading Challenge
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Gods Behaving Badly (other topics)Lord of the Fading Lands (other topics)
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Wendy, for 15.8- Double, Double which editions of
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