Challenge #9: Task List and Q&A

[Kristine]

Would Doc work for 20.1...I have not read it yet so if anyone knows I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

[JoLene, Mistress of the Challenge]

I just read a memoir about Curtis Roosevelt (grandson to FDR). My husband's name is Kurt -- can I use this for my Oh Romeo task.
It's easier to find a book about a president than to find one with a characater named Kurt :-D

[Jackie]

JoLene that would work :)

[Diane S ☔]

Kristine wrote: "Would Doc work for 20.1...I have not read it yet so if anyone knows I'd appreciate it. Thanks."

It should work since Doc is a historical figure as is Wyatt Earp and it ends with the shootout at the OK corral which I believe is a historical event. What do you think Jackie?

[Jackie]

The thing is she asked about task 20.1, which is:
20.1 – Free At Last! In honor of African American History Month read a HF book that features slavery

I can't say since from reading the reviews I don't see anything mentioned, but it would definitely work for 15.1, which is about a historical person or event.

[Shay]

I read Doc and I don't believe slavery played any part in the book. It took place around 1878- after the official abolition of slavery.

[Diane S ☔]

Jackie wrote: "The thing is she asked about task 20.1, which is:
20.1 – Free At Last! In honor of African American History Month read a HF book that features slavery

I can't say since from reading the reviews I..."

Thought that was the one she asked about. You are right there is no slavery in the book, my mistake.

[JC]

For 10.1 - I'm reading a book for another task, but I've come across a character with the first name of Cornelius, and this is my husband's (and my) last name. Can I use it for this task? My strategy for this one is just to read books and hope I come across his name.

[Margaret]

For 15.3 - Looking for Me Pot o'Gold, would this cover be gold enough?
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I am reading it for another group and trying to find a fit for this challenge.

[Kristine]

Shay wrote: "I read Doc and I don't believe slavery played any part in the book. It took place around 1878- after the official abolition of slavery."

After reading the first few pages, it only touches on the Civil War so I guess it won't work....but it does for task 100...a nominee...thanks all!

[Jackie]

JenC, yes I would accept that.

Margaret, yes.

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

I was wondering would "Daughter of Smoke and Bone" work for 5.3 Super Powers-a character that has an enhanced sense. The main character can perform magic through the use of beads. She was raised by angels/demons who I would think have enhanced senses.

[Jackie]

Jayme, it sounds like it would count.

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

okay, just wanted to check.

[Nancy from NJ]

I'd like to read Mosaic: A Chronicle of Five Generations by Diane Armstrong. Most of this book takes place during inernment in a concentration camp during the Holocause. While we don't raditionally think of these people as slaves, I'm not sure what we would call them. Could I use this book for the one about slavery?

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

I think I would consider them slaves based on how they were treated. Becky would be the final say though.

[Nancy from NJ]

Thanks Jayme. I will wait for word from Becky.

[Kristine]

Nancy wrote: "I'd like to read Mosaic: A Chronicle of Five Generations by Diane Armstrong. Most of this book takes place during inernment in a concentration camp during the Holocause. While we don't raditional..."

I've had that on my tbr too! There are a lot of books about slavery world wide, so would that count or is it to be kept within American slavery?

[Becky, Moddess]

Hmm... I can see why you'd think of it that way, but I don't think that really counts as slavery the way the challenge task meant it. That wasn't the reason that Jews were rounded up, but they were put to work after they had been.

My personal opinion would be to say no, that it wouldn't count for the slavery task because the original reason for rounding up Jews was not to make slaves of them, but to exterminate them.

I'll let Jackie have the final say though, because this is her challenge.

[JoLene, Mistress of the Challenge]

Can we use a graphic novel for a task --- many are more than 200 pages.

[Becky, Moddess]

JoLene wrote: "Can we use a graphic novel for a task --- many are more than 200 pages."

As long as the most popular edition on GR meets the 200 page limit, yes.

[Jackie]

Becky wrote: "Hmm... I can see why you'd think of it that way, but I don't think that really counts as slavery the way the challenge task meant it. That wasn't the reason that Jews were rounded up, but they were..."

Yeah, I wouldn't consider the Holocaust slavery. To me it was genocide.

[Jackie]

JoLene wrote: "Can we use a graphic novel for a task --- many are more than 200 pages."

Yes, as long as it meets the page requirements.

[Nancy from NJ]

Thanks for your thoughts. I have another book in mind which I know will fit the bill, Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill.

[Becky, Moddess]

That one would definitely work.

[Nancy from NJ]

Thanks Becky!!

[LemonLinda]

Will 11/22/63 work for Task 10.3? I am reading it - about 1/3 into it - and the entire premise of the book is based around Kennedy's assasination and he is definitely listed in the Kindle book extras as a character in the book. But the main character is time traveling back in time to try to prevent his assassination.

[Jackie]

LemonLinda wrote: "Will 11/22/63 work for Task 10.3? I am reading it - about 1/3 into it - and the entire premise of the book is based around Kennedy's assasination and he is definitely listed in the ..."

I haven't read it, but from what I've heard of it the book works.

[JoLene, Mistress of the Challenge]

Would Kindred by Octavia E. Butler be considered HF? Would A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain be considered HF?

[Jackie]

JoLene wrote: "Would Kindred by Octavia E. Butler be considered HF? Would A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain be considered HF?"

Kindred seems like it can count since she's going back to slave times. A CT Yankee in KA's court wouldn't be considered HF.

[Jackie]

Diane Whitney wrote: "Would Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction by David Sheff work for task 10.1(my husband's name is David)? It's an autobiography and task calls..."

Yeah, that would definitely work.

[Kristine]

can I use The Killer Angels for the book on slavery...sorry, forgot the tsk number...

[Jackie]

From reading the reviews it seems like it's more about war then slavery, so I would say no.

[Kristine]

I am having a hard time finding a book with my hubby's first name...can I use his middle name?

[Jackie]

Yeah, that's fine Kristine. What is your hubby's name? Maybe our members can help out.

[Kristine]

His name is Shane...and the only book I found is I think is from the movie of the same name but not to be found at my library.....his middle name is John...a little more common lol.

[Jackie]

Yeah, go with John. lol. I think I've only seen Shane used in paranormal romance books.

[Kristine]

Jackie wrote: "Yeah, go with John. lol. I think I've only seen Shane used in paranormal romance books."

Thanks......

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

So far I haven't found any books with my ex boyfriends names in them.

[Melissa]

Would you consider The Princess Bride historical fiction?
If so I was planning on using it for a green cover

[Jackie]

No, it falls under fantasy.

[Becky, Moddess]

Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "So far I haven't found any books with my ex boyfriends names in them."

What are their names?

[Margaret]

Would The Adventures of Tom Sawyer count for 20.1 - Free At Last!?

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

Becky wrote: "Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "So far I haven't found any books with my ex boyfriends names in them."

What are their names?"

Nick, Tim, Brian, John, Bob, Harry, Keith, Jason, Adam

[Jackie]

Margaret wrote: "Would The Adventures of Tom Sawyer count for 20.1 - Free At Last!?"

I would say no because it was published in 1876, but the story takes place in 1840's making it about a 36 year diffence instead of the required 50.

[Jackie]

Jayme, are you looking for HF or fantasy? The first one that comes to mind is the Lord John series (Lord John and the Private Matter) by Diana Gabaldon.

[Margaret]

Jackie wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Would The Adventures of Tom Sawyer count for 20.1 - Free At Last!?"

I would say no because it was published in 1876, but the story takes place in 1840's making it a..."

oops forgot to check the year, makes sense.

Ok how about this one A Voice in the Wind?
I want to get an audio for this task (plus be from by tbr pile too) since I have the others covered. Always try to have an audio on the go, especially now with spring arriving :)

[Jackie]

That one looks like it will work :) Such a pretty cover too! Let me know what you think of it. I haven't tried Francine Rivers yet, but I hear wonderful things about her books. OH, and I agree on the audio. I love to go walking by the coast while listening to an audio book. It's so relaxing. :D

[Nancy from NJ]

I read two books by Francine Rivers last year. About three genrations of women which I really enjoyed.