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FALL CHALLENGE 2011: AFRICA
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30.2 - Cheryl TX/Lori BNPL’s task: Unique Fall Holidays
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ok, so jus tmaking sure I can understand...I can pick 1. - National Novel writing month twice, but the second criteria have to be different? and if so, can I pick 2 different genres right? because the example you gave down the bottom, has 1 listed twice, but says no 2 j's...so i'm confused!!
Dee wrote: "ok, so jus tmaking sure I can understand...I can pick 1. - National Novel writing month twice, but the second criteria have to be different? and if so, can I pick 2 different genres right? becaus..."The top options have to be different for each book as well as the criteria.
ok - thanks - you guys might want to clarify that in the rules, because it is definately confused ;) but I got mine figured out I got a 1.A and a 6.J
I am planning to read The Perilous Gard for #2 (B, E) but realised from the book description that 'gard' may be part of a name of a building in the book. However, it does have a definition too in the dictionary (albeit an obscure one). Can I still use it?I guess what I am asking is whether place/building names can be used too if they also have a dictionary definition.
Yeah I agree this part of the rules might need an edit:"ex. 1 A and 1 J, but not 2 J’s"
It sounds like you can pick two books from the number categories, but not from the letters (looks like two number 1's are OK as long as they go with different letters). But you're saying that's not what you meant?
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For criteria A-J "Each book you choose from the options above must meet one or more of these criteria.You must cite a different criterion for each book"
The example referred to the criteria- edited for clarity.
(OK I know this is going to sound dumb, sorry)What is a "First Time Author"? Author's first book? New to you? Or is that a category on Goodreads, and if so how do I find it?
I assumed that it meant author's first book, but then I started really thinking about it, maybe that means the author's ONLY book?
I have a question about Option 2 - Book Lover's Day. Do pseudonyms count? So if a favorite book is by Amanda Quick can I read a Jayne Castle or Jayne Ann Krentz (all the same person) book? Or should it be strictly by pen name?Thanks!
would you accept The Elephant Keeper for option 5? sounds like some characters rescue some elephants from a circus? thanks for your help! :)
For option 2 does it have to be really similar in plot line. Or can it be kind of like a similar genre plot line. Because I love At First Sight by Elizabeth Chandler when I was growing up and still read it every once in awhile. However I want to see if anyone has a good book to recommend. I just read Anna and the French Kiss during this last challenge which was really similar. So maybe something like that one as well.
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What is a "First Time Author"? Author's first book? New to you? Or is that a category on Goodreads, and if so how do I find it?
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A first time author is an author with only one currently published book. There are a few ways to look for this, try Popular debut books, but check to see that only one book is currently published.
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Generally similar will work- there should be some identifiable elements in the book description common to both books
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For 2. Book Lover’s Day? or for 4.Dictionary Day? If "gard" is an unfamiliar word to you, it works- even if it is explained in the book description or refers to a place.
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From a few reviews, it seems that the elephants are bought and sold rather than adopted. The caretaker develops a relationship with the animals, but doesn't own them. Without too many spoilers, here's one review
Thanks, Dlmrose! 'Nother question (I know, I know).If a book has 2 authors, do both need to be Goodreads authors to fit option A?
We have great tasks this time, many of them are wide open. This is one of the more circumscribed ones, which actually makes it fun, especially when you don't have to spend so much time on some of the others. But it does make for more questions!
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If a book has 2 authors, do both need to be Goodreads authors to fit option A?
We have great tasks this time, many of them are wide open. T..."
Only one of the authors needs to be a Goodreads author.
Dlmrose wrote: "mstan wrote: "I am planning to read The Perilous Gard for #2 (B, E) but realised from the book description that 'gard' may be part of a name of a building in the book. However, it do..."Sorry Dlmrose - I was so careless. I meant #4, Dictionary Day. OK thanks, I will use The Perilous Gard then!
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Sorry, pseudonyms won't work. The books need to be by the same author
Dlmrose wrote: "kiki wrote: "would you accept The Elephant Keeper for option 5? sounds like some characters rescue some elephants from a circus? thanks for your help! :)"From a few reviews, it s..."
okay, thanks! i'll track down something else. :)
SuzieR wrote: "For 4, would a place I've never heard of count? I'm thinking of Moloka'i ..."If the word has a definition I will take it. If it is only used as a place name then it won't work.
for 1 - i actually did nano a couple of years ago (talk about fun) - and did an erotic romance - does any ER work or do you want it to try and capture a similar theme?
Dlmrose wrote: "Sorry, pseudonyms won't work. The books need to be by the same author "OK Thanks! Engaging back up plan...
Dlmrose wrote: "★Meghan★ wrote: "For option 2 does it have to be really similar in plot line. Or can it be kind of like a similar genre plot line. Because I love At First Sight by [author:Elizabeth..."All right thanks! I just went to borders and bought about 10 books maybe I will tuck one of those in here.
Dee wrote: "for 1 - i actually did nano a couple of years ago (talk about fun) - and did an erotic romance - does any ER work or do you want it to try and capture a similar theme?"Any ER will work....
For Criteria I - Animal on the cover, do any kind of creatures work, or does it have to be more of a mammal type animal? I would like to read May Contain Nuts which has birds on the cover.
I was wondering if Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children would work for 4. Dictionary Day, as I knew "peregrine" was a falcon, but not that it could also be used as an adjective: "Coming from another country; foreign or outlandish." So not sure if knowing one way the word could be used would count or not. :) If so, I also wanted to make sure that it would count for criteria F, as it contains photographs as well. I just wanted to check since I finally got the book from my library's eBook waiting list! Thanks!
Sandie wrote: "For Criteria I - Animal on the cover, do any kind of creatures work, or does it have to be more of a mammal type animal? I would like to read May Contain Nuts which has birds on the c..."Birds are good
Randi wrote: "I was wondering if Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children would work for 4. Dictionary Day, as I knew "peregrine" was a falcon, but not that it could also be used as an adjectiv..."I will take peregrine...and pictures will count for F.
Lori (BNPL) wrote: " Wendy UK wrote: "Three Weeks to Say GoodbyeIs this acceptable for 5?"
I will accept that for 5."
Thanks Lori
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Ok earlier I stated that one of my favorite books was At First Sight just wanted to see if Endless Summer was close enough to a similar plot line
Jenn Renee wrote: "for option 2 My favorite book or rather series is Wicked Lovely would The Iron Daughter work for similar plot line"The Iron Daughter will work since they are both about Fae.
★Meghan★ wrote: "Ok earlier I stated that one of my favorite books was At First Sight just wanted to see if Endless Summer was close enough to a similar plot line"Endless Summer will work since they are both young adult romances.
For option 2/C: one of my favourite book is Garden Spells by Sarah Adisson Allen would then Like Water for Chocolateby Laura Eusqivel work for this option. Like Water for Chocolategot a Prize "American Booksellers Book Of The Year Award for adult Trade" in 1994.
Aleksandra wrote: "For option 2/C: one of my favourite book is Garden Spells by Sarah Adisson Allen would then Like Water for Chocolateby Laura Eusqivel work for this option. [book:Like W..."
That works for me. :-)
I'm planning on re-reading Breaking Dawn in late October before the movie comes out in November. Since Twilight is my all time favorite, can I use this for #2, J.?Thanks!
Amanda B. wrote: "I'm planning on re-reading Breaking Dawn in late October before the movie comes out in November. Since Twilight is my all time favorite, can I use this for #2, J.?Thanks!"
If you are using Twilight for your favorite book then Breaking Dawn is an excellent fit.
Would rescuing werewolves from Nazi-style medical experimentation count for Option 5 (human AND animal)? Book in mind = Primal Desires.
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For this task you must read 2 books.
You must choose a different option from this list for each book. Options with specific words to be chosen can be in the title or subtitle but NOT the series title.
1. November is National Novel Writing Month—If you were to write a novel, tell us the genre and read a similar book. Required: Please state the genre when you post. Optional: Tell us what you would name your novel and give a brief plot line.
2. Book Lover’s Day (11/5) and Read a Book Day (9/6)—Name your favorite book and read a similar plotline or the same author. Required: Please include the title of your favorite book when you post.
3. Clean Your Refrigerator Day (11/15)—Name the nastiest thing you have ever found in your refrigerator and read a book with that word in the title. Required: Please include the "thing" when you post
4. Dictionary Day (10/16)—read a book with an unknown or unfamiliar word in the title. Required: Please state the word you used when you post. Optional: Provide a brief definition and state whether the use of the word in the title was accurate.
5. National Adoption Day (11/19)—Read a book about adopting or rescuing any kind of animal (including humans). State the animal being adopted or rescued if it is not clear from the title of the book.
6. National Dessert Day is October 14 as well as National Angel Food Cake Day (10/10), Cherries Jubilee Day (9/24), National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day (10/21), National Date Nut Bread Day (9/8), and National Parfait Day (11/25)—Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Dessert, Cherry, Jubilee, Pumpkin, Cheesecake, Date, Nut, Parfait, Cake, Food (only plurals are allowed as alternatives.)
Each book you choose from the options above must meet one or more of these criteria.You must cite a different criterion for each book ex. an A and a J, but not J and J. Required; If you choose one of the criteria that includes a cover, Please provide a link to the book or the cover (preferred) when you post.
A. Author is a GoodReads Author
B. Author is deceased
C. Book has won or been nominated for an Award or Prize Required: Name the Award or Prize and the Year.
D. Author is a First Time Author
E. Author uses Initials instead of first and/or middle name or uses 3 names
F. Book includes untraditional material inside (i.e., maps, pictures, drawings, symbols, diagrams, financial graphics, recipes, cast of characters
G. Book on the cover
H. Dessert on the cover
I. Animal on the cover
J. Book is part of a series—the series must be identified as a series on GoodReads (i.e., “Series Name” and # should appear on the book’s main page after the book title)
Required: State option and criteria used for each book. If not apparent state how each book meets option and/or criteria.