50.1 Emily ID's task: Semper Fi

[Karen Michele]

Lyn M wrote: "Karen GHHS wrote: "Does anyone have suggestions for fiction on someone in special forces? I'm set for my other two: The Crusades(Blood Red Horse)and "honor" ([book:Wrestling With Hono..."

That one sounds good , too, thanks!

[Patricia]

Here's what I'm thinking for my rolls (if they work):

A(World War I) - No Angel -OR- Parade's End -OR- All Quiet on the Western Front -OR- The Good Soldier

B(General) - The General's Daughter -OR- The General in His Labyrinth -OR- The King's General

C(Force) - Married by Force -OR- Opus Dei: An Objective Look Behind the Myths and Reality of the Most Controversial Force in the Catholic Church

[Ems Loves to Read]

Patricia wrote: "Here's what I'm thinking for my rolls (if they work):

A(World War I) - No Angel -OR- Parade's End -OR- All Quiet on the Western Front -OR- The Goo..."</i>

Patricia, yes to all for option A and C. With B, I'm not sure that the general is a main character in
[book:The General's Daughter. Is he? Has anyone else read it and can say? If so, that would work. If not, one of the other two would work fine.

[Sara ♥]

I think I've got my picks... I'm pretty sure A&C are okay... But B—Mulan as a woman in the military?? ;)

A4 - Night by Elie Wiesel
B5 - The Wild Orchid: A Retelling of "The Ballad of Mulan" by Cameron Dokey
C6 - Honor's Pledge by Kristen Heitzmann

[★Meghan★]

Anybody know any good books with the word Bullet in it. I am also still looking for a book with that is non-US that will work for my library.

Unless The Wild Orchid: A Retelling of "The Ballad of Mulan" works for non-US. I have this book and have read it just in the last challenge but maybe I ca squeeze it in at the end.

[Terri FL]

Are subtitles alright? I got 'bullet' for part C and have this one in my audible cue - Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America by Robert Whitaker. I'm seeing Kristi tonight and will ask her, but wanted to make sure to post it here in case it can help others!

[Kristina Simon]

Terri Fl wrote: "Are subtitles alright? I got 'bullet' for part C and have this one in my audible cue - [book:Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in..."

And, actually, I can't help you because it's Emily's decision. But I will see you tonight ;o).

[Ems Loves to Read]

Sara ♥ wrote: "I think I've got my picks... I'm pretty sure A&C are okay... But B—Mulan as a woman in the military?? ;)

A4 - Night by Elie Wiesel
B5 - [book:The Wild Orchid: A Retelling of "The Ball..."

I would agree that Mulan was a woman in the military, so that works for me!

[Ems Loves to Read]

★Meghan★ wrote: "Anybody know any good books with the word Bullet in it. I am also still looking for a book with that is non-US that will work for my library.

Unless The Wild Orchid: A Retelling of "The Bal..."</i>

If you like Stephen King, there's
[book:Silver Bullet. There's also Bullet Park

Mulan would work for non-US as well.

[Ems Loves to Read]

Terri Fl wrote: "Are subtitles alright? I got 'bullet' for part C and have this one in my audible cue - [book:Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in..."

Yep, subtitles are totally okay!

[Deedee]

I'm trying to pick a book for
B. If your second die is:
2: Read a book with a Sailor as a main character

I typed in "subject: sailor" at my local library computerized catalog, and came up with suggestions:

Mad Kestrel which they called "women sailors"; they are also pirates; would that count?

Nostromo by Joseph Conrad which they linked subjects "revolutions" and "sailors" -- I haven't read this book so I don't know why my local library links it to sailors

The Sea-Wolf by Jack London which is about an art critic who a reluctant crewman on a long and perilous sea voyage

Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad which I hadn't realized was "sailor"

Not sure I can handle Herman Melville -- I have bad memories of his prose from High School.

Would any of these above suggestions work for "sailor"? Anyone have any other suggestions for sailor? Thanks!

[Ems Loves to Read]

Deedee wrote: "I'm trying to pick a book for
B. If your second die is:
2: Read a book with a Sailor as a main character

I typed in "subject: sailor" at my local library computerized catalog, and came up w..."

I'd say no on the pirates, and yes on The Sea Wolf and Lord Jim.

[Kathy G.]

This is a NEAT task---
I rolled a 1 - 5 - 3

1-Amer. Revolution
My Brother Sam Is Dead

2- Women in Military-
The Good Soldier: The Story of a Southwest Pacific Signal Corps Wac

3-Veteran in title
I Remember Korea: Veterans Tell Their Stories of the Korean War

Hope these all fit okay!
Let me know for sure.

[Ems Loves to Read]

Kathy G. wrote: "This is a NEAT task---
I rolled a 1 - 5 - 3

1-Amer. Revolution
My Brother Sam Is Dead

2- Women in Military-
[book:The Good Soldier: The Story of a Southwest Pacific Signal Co..."

Thank you!

All three of those books would work well!

[Patricia]

Emily ID wrote: "Patricia wrote: "Here's what I'm thinking for my rolls (if they work):

A(World War I) - No Angel -OR- Parade's End -OR- All Quiet on the Western Front -OR..."

I can't seem to find much in my Google searches about the General character in descriptions of The General's Daughter. I can nix that one. Thanks for the feedback Emily.

[Ems Loves to Read]

Patricia wrote: "Emily ID wrote: "Patricia wrote: "Here's what I'm thinking for my rolls (if they work):

A(World War I) - No Angel -OR- Parade's End -OR- [book:All Quiet on the Western ..."

I wish I was more help on that one! I started it, but couldn't finish, so I've no idea if he's a main character or not!

[Deedee]

Emily ID wrote: "Deedee wrote: "I'm trying to pick a book for
B. If your second die is:
2: Read a book with a Sailor as a main character

I typed in "subject: sailor" at my local library computerized catalog, an..."

I didn't really expect that pirates would count as sailors which is why it surprised me that my local library's search engine did count pirates as sailors --- Anyways -----

I found a couple of F/SF books that might fit:

Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik
Part 2 of a series. In part 1, a sailor during the Napoleon 1810 timeframe bonds with a newly hatched dragon; and becomes part of the Britain’s Aerial Corps. In part 2, he and his dragon travel to China; according to one of the reviews, "The second book has dragons (excellent), but the first half of the second book traps us on a nineteenth century British ship...... " Which, I haven't read it yet, but sounds like this second book of the series will have more sea adventure and sailors than did the first book of the series.

Weapons of Choice by John Birmingham
from goodreads review: "The impossible has spawned the unthinkable. A military experiment in the year 2021 has thrust an American-led multinational armada back to 1942, right into the middle of the U.S. naval task force speeding toward Midway Atoll—and what was to be the most spectacular U.S. triumph of the entire war. " Sounds like all or almost all of the characters are sailors.

Weapons of Choice definately fits; Throne of Jade is more of a judgement call, but if the reviewer is right, and the first half takes place on a British military ship (albeit in an alternate universe which has dragons), it sounds like to me that it would fit also.

Thanks!

[Ems Loves to Read]

I think Throne of Jade would work too, even with the fantasy element!

[Deedee]

Emily ID wrote: "★Meghan★ wrote: "Anybody know any good books with the word Bullet in it. I am also still looking for a book with that is non-US that will work for my library.

Unless The Wild Orchid: A Rete..."</i>

Bullet:

paranormal
[book:Kitty and the Silver Bullet
Bite the Bullet
Bullet by Laurell K. Hamilton

non-fiction
One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer by Nathaniel Fick

western
More Brains than Bullets by Louis L'Amour
Bullet Creek by Ralph Compton

[chucklesthescot]

Deedee wrote: "Emily ID wrote: "★Meghan★ wrote: "Anybody know any good books with the word Bullet in it. I am also still looking for a book with that is non-US that will work for my library.

Unless The ..."</i>

<i>★Meghan★ wrote: "Anybody know any good books with the word Bullet in it. I am also still looking for a book with that is non-US that will work for my library.

Unless [book:The Wild Orchid: A Retelling of "The Bal..."</i>

[book:One Bullet Away was a great read!

[Foxy Grandma]

Would Christine Feehan's Ghost Walker's series work for Special Forces?

[Foxy Grandma]

For a fantasy book about war (1-6), would .The Strain work It is described as a bold, epic novel about a horrifying battle between man and vampire that threatens all humanity

[Ems Loves to Read]

Beth NC wrote: "Would Christine Feehan's Ghost Walker's series work for Special Forces?"

Beth, can you tell me more about the series? I read the descriptions and can't find anything about Special Forces, but I'd like to know what it's about so I can make a better decision!

[Ems Loves to Read]

Beth NC wrote: "For a fantasy book about war (1-6), would .The Strain work It is described as a bold, epic novel about a horrifying battle between man and vampire that threatens all humanity"

If you feel that it meets the definition outlined in the body of the task, you can count it.

*War: a phenomenon of organized violent conflict, typified by extreme aggression, societal disruption and adaptation, and high mortality. If your book meets this definition, then it can count.

[Foxy Grandma]

Emily ID wrote: "Beth NC wrote: "Would Christine Feehan's Ghost Walker's series work for Special Forces?"

Beth, can you tell me more about the series? I read the descriptions and can't find anything about Special..."

From Wikipidea -Ghostwalker Series is the name for a collection of paranormal/romance novels by the American author Christine Feehan which feature the a group of men in the Special Forces and young women who have had their psychic abilities enhanced in a secret experiment.

Ghost Walkers are soldiers that signed up for a super solider "black op" program but got more than they expected. They were programmed with different psychic/telekenetic abilities and some type of supoer strength. The women of the books did not get to sign up for anything and most were tested on as children. They all have some sort of psychic ability and maybe a psychic connection to each other

[Ems Loves to Read]

Beth NC wrote: "Emily ID wrote: "Beth NC wrote: "Would Christine Feehan's Ghost Walker's series work for Special Forces?"

Beth, can you tell me more about the series? I read the descriptions and can't find any..."

With that, then definitely it would count. The Goodreads description was woefully short!

[Foxy Grandma]

Emily ID wrote: "Beth NC wrote: "For a fantasy book about war (1-6), would .The Strain work It is described as a bold, epic novel about a horrifying battle between man and vampire that threatens all ..."

Talking to my son, the first book seems to be the beginning of a war between the vampires. The war actually starts in the second book, but it is declared at the end of the first book. So I guess I will keep looking. I was really hoping to use this book. I have wanted to read it since my son told me about it. Oh well, Winter Challenge is just around the corner.

[Ems Loves to Read]

Sounds like the second one would work though, so you could still use it for this part!

[Foxy Grandma]

I could, but would have to read the first one first, and I don't have time to read a book that isn't on my reading list this challenge.

[Ems Loves to Read]

Gotcha. I totally understand!

[Kate]

Beth NC wrote: "I could, but would have to read the first one first, and I don't have time to read a book that isn't on my reading list this challenge."

Is there another task you can fit it I to for the challenge? Then you could read both books...

[Kristina Simon]

Emily ID wrote: "Beth NC wrote: "Emily ID wrote: "Beth NC wrote: "Would Christine Feehan's Ghost Walker's series work for Special Forces?"

With that, then definitely it would count. ..."

Yay! Thanks for asking about that, Beth! I'm in the middle of that series, but I didn't even think about them for this task (I think that's a sign of having too many series going at one time ;o)). Off to shuffle books... again...

[Terri FL]

I have American Revolution for part A and was wondering about a book called Infamous Scribblers: The Founding Fathers and the Rowdy Beginnings of American Journalism. It is more about how journalism affected the war and the beginnings of the US? Would this one work or does it have to be more related to actual battles and fighting?

[Dee]

its a super long book and book 6 in a series, but A Breath of Snow and Ashes is set with a backdrop of the American Revolution in North Carolina - lots of stuff with the committee's of correspondance and safety...some mention of going on's in Boston (probably one of my favorite series of all time)

[Ems Loves to Read]

Terri Fl wrote: "I have American Revolution for part A and was wondering about a book called Infamous Scribblers: The Founding Fathers and the Rowdy Beginnings of American Journalism. It is more about..."

If it does deal with the war in some way, it would be okay for this task.

[Ems Loves to Read]

Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "its a super long book and book 6 in a series, but A Breath of Snow and Ashes is set with a backdrop of the American Revolution in North Carolina - lots of stuff with the committee's of..."

I'm not up to that one yet (still working on #3), but yeah. Awesome series and definitely works!

[Cindie]

For part A, for WW II, would Those Who Save us by Jenna Bloom work?

[Ems Loves to Read]

Cindie wrote: "For part A, for WW II, would Those Who Save us by Jenna Bloom work?"

That one definitely works.

[Bluemoon]

For those of you looking for Sailor books I found The Southern Seahawk which also takes place during the Cival War. I have started it and it is pretty good so far. It is about a commander in the Navy of the Confederacy.

[Ashley FL]

Beth NC wrote: "Emily ID wrote: "Beth NC wrote: "For a fantasy book about war (1-6), would .The Strain work It is described as a bold, epic novel about a horrifying battle between man and vampire th..."
Have you done the "shelf" challenge? Because if you don't normally read Horror, you could definitely use "The Strain" there!!

[Foxy Grandma]

Ashley FL wrote: "Have you done the "shelf" challenge? Because if you don't normally read Horror, you could definitely use "The Strain" there"

Unfortunately, I read a lot of horror.....I will just save The Strain for the winter challenge, but thanks for the suggestion

[Ashley FL]

For a title with the word "honor", would a subtitle work? I'd like to use Chicken Soup for the Mother & Daughter Soul: Stories to Warm the Heart and Honor the Relationship. "Honor" is in the Goodreads title and is on the cover of the book. (though, funnily enough, my library has a typo in their system and uses a different word!)

ETA: Just saw that you clarified that this is ok. But I'll leave the book here as a suggestion for anyone else looking for a book with "honor" in the title. Thanks!

[Ms.soule]

I need to read a World War 2 book for this task and I'm wondering if The Lost Garden: A Novel fits the bill. I'm half-way through it and while it doesn't give blow-by-blow battle descriptions, the soldiers waiting to be sent to the front discuss and lash out against their fears of impending pain & death, one of the characters waits in dread for news of a fiance proclaimed MIA, and the London refugees relive the terror of the German bombings. Does that fit or were you specifically looking for actual battles & fighting?

[Ems Loves to Read]

Mrs.soule wrote: "I need to read a World War 2 book for this task and I'm wondering if The Lost Garden: A Novel fits the bill. I'm half-way through it and while it doesn't give blow-by-blow battle des..."

That works for the task. The book just has to have a major element of the war listed, so this one totally fits the bill.