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There are several people named Liz on the readerboard. Please repost, with your readerboard name at the top of the post.
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Crap, Sandy. I inadvertently delete..."
that's okay, Liz - fortunately, since this is such recent stuff, I can fix it - thanks for letting me know!
Susan wrote: "On message 382, I listed Cathy Lamb as a GoodReads Author. You gave me credit for it, but the author is listed as Sylvia Day. Just wanted to make sure that mine actually got recorded and someone ..."Fixed. Thanks, Susan! The correct author should show up in the next update.
I claimed a few points yesterday, and didnt see it on the readerboard. I realize that you all may not have gotten around to updating yet, but I wasn't sure. My post number is 423; thanks,Zakiya. (BTW, my readerboard name is Zakiya.)
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Zakiya. ..."
At the top of each readerboard update, it tells you what post the readerboard has been updated through - the last update was through post 400.
Ohh.. So when it be updated for the rest of those posts? Or will they start a new topic for the readerboard like they did for the summer?
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It will be updated periodically, just as it always has been. Right now, it's about every 100 posts, but that can change.
Okay. Thanks, Sandy. I was super-confused. :)- Z
I've got 4 Goodreads authors and 2 Big Book tickets, but only got credit for 1 Goodreads author. It's post #409. Goodreads Authors: 4 (Neil Gaiman, Cassandra Clare, James Dashner, Julia Quinn)
Big Books: 2 (The Red Pyramid 500+ & Paris: A Biography of a City 500+)
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Task 5.1 requires "Read a book with a title that includes a fall leaf color (yellows, oranges, browns, reds)."
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X does not include a color in the title, so that book won't work for this task.
Emily ID wrote: "I've got 4 Goodreads authors and 2 Big Book tickets, but only got credit for 1 Goodreads author. It's post #409. Goodreads Authors: 4 (Neil Gaiman, Cassandra Clare, James Dashner, Julia Quinn..."
Partially fixed. I see Neil Gaiman and Paris: A Biography of a City in post #409 and I've picked them up. But I cannot find James Dashner, Julia Quinn or The Red Pyramid. What posts are those in?
I originally picked up Cassandra Claire because you included the magic words--Goodreads author (or Big Book, if that is the case)-- next to her name. I don't look at the statistics at the bottom because most people add to those as they go along and I'd have to figure out which authors and books I've already included and which ones are new. Putting Goodreads Author and/or Big Book next to the author or the book eliminates this problem and makes the moderator's job sooo much easier ;o).
Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Emily ID wrote: "I've got 4 Goodreads authors and 2 Big Book tickets, but only got credit for 1 Goodreads author. It's post #409. Goodreads Authors: 4 (Neil Gaiman, Cassandra Clare, James Das..."
Post 340 is Red Pyramid for a Big Book Ticket, and James Dashner is Post 342, and Julia Quinn is Post 368. I'll add the GA and BB tags after the author when I post from now on! Sorry for making it difficult, and thanks for fixing it for me!
Emily ID wrote: "Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Emily ID wrote: "I've got 4 Goodreads authors and 2 Big Book tickets, but only got credit for 1 Goodreads author. It's post #409. Goodreads Authors: 4 (N..."
All fixed! Thanks, Emily.
Sandy wrote: " CHRISTY - post 305 and 387 and CHRISTY - post 360You've both posted tasks with no name other than Christy, but you appear to be different people! The readerboard currently shows a Christy and..."
Post 360 belongs to me. Readerboard name is/was Christy. I'll update to Christy T. for the sake of clarity and add my new readerboard name to future posts.
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Thanks, Christy! That will make this easier to keep straight. No need to repost for 360.
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There are many people named Jennifer on the readerboard - please repost this task with your readerboard name.
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Task 20.10 requires that you post a comment in the discussion thread. Please repost this task after you've done that.
Task 30.6 requires non-fiction books, so Catching Fire won't work for this task.
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There are several people named Nicole on the Readerboard. Please repost with your readerboard name.
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Sandy wrote: " JENNIFER - post 566There are many people named Jennifer on the readerboard - please repost this task with your readerboard name.
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Sorry about that I went back and edited it to say Jennifer KS
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Task 30.7 is a two book task. Please repost for this task when you have both books read - in your repost, you must include both books.
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For task 30.2, "bed" doesn't work as a room inside a house. Since "bedroom" is one word, that room needs to be in the title.
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There is one more than Liz on the Readerboard. Please repost, with readerboard name.
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There is one more than Lindsey on the Readerboard. Please repost, with readerboard name.
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Sandy wrote: " CHERYL TX - post 582 Task 20.10 requires that you post a comment in the discussion thread. Please repost this task after you've done that.
Task 30.6 requires non-fiction books, so Catching..."
Ok I don't Know if I am supposed to repost here or there but I will do both places. I know, it is probably spelled out for me somewhere but I can't find it.
Cheryl TX
20.10 Posted to Group Read thread today. Sorry
30.6 The Endurance: Shackleford's Legendary Antarctic Expedition by Caroline Alexander
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Task 20.6 requires that your name be found in the title of the book, not the in the name of the author of the book. So, J.K. Rowling doesn't work for the task.
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Two people, both posting with the same name. You'll each need to pick some sort of identifier to go with your name and use that in your posts.
I have the two separate sets of points sorted out right now, so you don't need to repost the tasks up through this point. When you tell us what identifier you're using, just let me know whether you're the Vanessa in post 678 or in post 716.
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Task 20.8 requires Read a book that has a word that contains the consecutive letters arr in the title
You list The Amateur Wedding as your book - this doesn't contain "arr."
Task 25.3(c) requires that you post the number of pages in the book you read.
Please do reposts in the regular Completed Tasks thread. It would be very helpful going forward if you would include your point total through that post each time. A ticker automatically updates everywhere that it's listed - so if you post tasks in, say 721, 722 and 723, your ticker in 721 will list all the points through 723.
This makes it difficult to try to keep everything accurate as we go along - I use the point totals that people include in the posts to cross check my spreadsheet against their record - that way I can try to straighten things out as quickly as possible if the totals don't match.
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What task are you claiming Absence of the Hero for?
Please repost with task number or descriptions.
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There are several people named Nicole on the readerboard. Please repost with your readerboard name.
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Sandy wrote: " APRIL post 668Task 30.7 is a two book task. Please repost for this task when you have both books read - in your repost, you must include both books."
I thought it was a single book that had to meet both requirements.
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Task 30.7 is a two book task. Please repost for this task when you have both books read - in your repost, you must include both books."
I thought it was a single bo..."
Sorry - the task requires you to read a book that meets the requirements of Part A and a book that meets the requirements of Part B. All the 25 and 30 point tasks are two book tasks
No worries. I'll read another book. It's my first season here so I guess I just missed that part.
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The rules of the challenge require you to read at least 100 pages for each task, or 500 pages of children's picture books.
12. All tasks require reading at least 100 pages OR at least 500 children's picture book pages (unless otherwise stated in a specific task). It is okay to read two or more books to meet minimum page requirements (plays, poetry, etc.).
*Note: One or two books between 80 -100 pages (400-500 children’s picture book pages) may be used for the 5 point tasks.
The Paper Bag Princess is only 32 pages, and appears to be a children's picture book.
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Basically, the 5, 10, 20 and most of the 15 point tasks are one book tasks. The 25 and 30, and a few of the 15 pointers are two book tasks.
Sandy wrote: "EMILY ID post 785The rules of the challenge require you to read at least 100 pages for each task, or 500 pages of children's picture books.
12. All tasks require reading at least 100 pages OR ..."
sorry, didn't catch that. I'll pick a different book.
Sandy, I edited my message 777 to add that Jennifer Crusie was a GR author up by the book itself. I already had it listed down by the total. I wasn't sure that you saw it or not. My oversight, sorry.
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Please see message 77 in this thread. There are two Vanessa's posting completed tasks, and you'll both need to establish a readerboard name so that I'll know who to give completed task points to.
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For task 20.9 (Babies), a baby, under age 2, must be central to the plot unless the word Baby appears in the title.
I looked at a couple reviews of The Compound and it seemed to revolve around a teenager. It's hard to tell from a review, of course - is a baby under 2 central to the plot of this book?
I was wondering if I ought to clarify that - yes, a baby (actually, a couple of babies) are critical to the plot, although they're not the main character.
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Thanks, Stacey!
Sheila wrote: "Sandy, I edited my message 777 to add that Jennifer Crusie was a GR author up by the book itself. I already had it listed down by the total. I wasn't sure that you saw it or not. My oversight, s..."Hi, Sheila. I'm actually keeping track of the Goodreads Authors and Big Books instead of Sandy having to do it all ;o). Thanks for going back and putting Goodreads Author beside the author. That really helps. I don't normally look at summaries of Goodreads Authors or Big Books at the bottom of posts because many people keep a running tally of GRA and Big Books. It's very hard for us to tell which authors and books go along with the current post and which ones we've already counted without a lot of unnecessary research.
Posting here that you've edited a post also helps a lot because we don't usually go backwards to see if someone has edited something. So I have it all fixed now ;o). Thanks!
I am sorry- I don't know how I mis understand that. Thank you for the clarification :-)
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No problem. The titles of the HP books are pretty long, so maybe you can find one of your names in it!
I actually just re used it for the Pirate 'arr' one. As hARRy has it in it. :-)
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There seem to be two people named Casey posting, one with posts in #610 and 841, and a second Casey in post 657.
Each of you needs to choose some unique identifier for your name and let us know which Casey you are.
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Sandy wrote: " Lindsey post 680There is one more than Lindsey on the Readerboard. Please repost, with readerboard name.
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Sorry Sandy! I'm LindseyKY (but I'm back in MA, so you could have me as LindseyMA if you'd like).
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There are several people named Karen on the readerboard. Pleae REPOST in the completed task thread with your readerboard name.
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There are several people named Erin on the readerboard. Pleae REPOST in the completed task thread with your readerboard name.
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There are several people named Liz on the readerboard. Please repost, with your readerboard name at the top of the post.
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Crap, Sandy. I inadvertently deleted my post 427 in order to repost it. I'm so sorry. It will change your message numbers from 427-435. I sincerely apologize!!!