30.1 - Ms. Anderson's task: How Do I Say This...?

[Megan]

Aleksandra wrote: "Would you accept for option 3 A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story."

Yes, this will definitely work.

[Aleksandra]

Thank you :)

[Donna Jo]

For those of you looking for epistolary novels this blog recently commented on them with lots of reader comments.

http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/bl...

While the original blog stressed romances, the titles in the comments cover a much wider ground.

[Valorie]

Ms Anderson wrote: "Judy wrote: "I rolled a 2 and I'm not very familiar with graphic novels/comics. I was thinking about Fables, Vol. 1: Legends in Exile- would this work? GR lists it at 128 pgs- would this work by ..."

great, thanks for the clarification!

[Dee]

Sheila wrote: "Wow that was a really quick response. I wondered about the James Thompson book but will read it anyway. I'll have to see where I can fit that one in because I really like that series a lot. I've..."

you should come and hang out in our Nordic Noir group because he is a member and chats with us all the time - also try Quentin Bates if you haven't already

[Candiss]

For #4, I know the author's initials can both come from one of the words "BELL" or "PHONE," but can you use both? I'd like to read:
by Halldór Laxness.

His first initial, H, comes from "phone," and his second initial, L, comes from "bell." Would this work?

[Megan]

Candiss wrote: "For #4, I know the author's initials can both come from one of the words "BELL" or "PHONE," but can you use both? I'd like to read:
by Halldór Laxness.

His fir..."

Yes, this works. Enjoy!

[Jana]

For #4, if an author uses a middle name does that have to fit into the BELL PHONE letters too or just the first and last initial?

[Jana]

For the #4 task: if the author uses a middle name does that initial have to fit into the BELL PHONE letters or just the first and last initials?

[Riya]

Would this work for number 2?

[Megan]

I'm sorry for not getting back to you sooner! My computer was down while I was rearranging my office and assembling my new desk.

Jana, all the initials should fit in BELLPHONE.

Mariya, Persepolis will work (it's really good, btw).

[Adele]

I rolled a 3 and a 4, hopefully will find some nice options to chose from

[Jana]

Thanks...sorry I had posted twice. It didn't look like it went the first time so I did it again and the first one showed up too! Enjoy your new desk/office space!

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Jana wrote: "Thanks...sorry I had posted twice. It didn't look like it went the first time so I did it again and the first one showed up too! Enjoy your new desk/office space!"

I've noticed lately that when I post something, it just whirls and whirls endlessly. When I get sick of it and go away, then I later come back to find out that it did post, even though it didn't seem that it was going to...........sigh............ Between that and the "Goodreads is over capacity," it's taking forever to get anything done here!

[Peebee]

So, for #3 (book of letters) would a compilation of advice columns work? Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar It's letters from her readers to Dear Sugar, and her responses. Not your typical "letters," but certainly what passes for them these days....

[Megan]

Peebee wrote: "So, for #3 (book of letters) would a compilation of advice columns work? Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar It's letters from her readers to Dear Sugar, and her respon..."

I'll accept this. Just make sure you put that it was approved in the help thread when you post.

[Bea]

I was planning on reading Waiting for Godot, but the copy my library has is not 100 pages. Can I read two separate plays to make the pages? I was thinking of adding The Importance of Being Earnest.

[Megan]

Bea wrote: "I was planning on reading Waiting for Godot, but the copy my library has is not 100 pages. Can I read two separate plays to make the pages? I was thinking of adding The Importance of Being Earnest."

Of course!

[Bea]

Ms Anderson wrote: "Bea wrote: "I was planning on reading Waiting for Godot, but the copy my library has is not 100 pages. Can I read two separate plays to make the pages? I was thinking of adding The Importance of ..."

Thanks

[Chaitra]

Ms A, I wanted to confirm that The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society would work for #3 and Out Stealing Horses would work for #6. Horses is translated from Norwegian which I don't know.

[Megan]

Chaitra wrote: "Ms A, I wanted to confirm that The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society would work for #3 and Out Stealing Horses would work for #6. Horses is translated from Norwegian which I don't know."

I haven't read it, but if it's completely in the form of letters, it will work.

[Chaitra]

I haven't read it either (I've just got it out of the library), but the cover has a letter on it. . The Goodreads description also mentions letters - hopefully it has a lot of them!

[Connie]

If anyone is looking for a cute, witty book with lots of e-mails, I would recommend Attachments by Rainbow Rowell. (It would have made a good romantic Meg Ryan/Tom Hanks movie in their younger days.)

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

I rolled a 2 and a 3.

Will =656 pages work for option 2?

For option 3: I haven't read but I looked throught the book and it is an epistolary novel, written in all letters. So does that mean it will work?

[Megan]

♥Robin ♥ wrote: "I rolled a 2 and a 3.

Will =656 pages work for option 2?

For option 3: I haven't read..."

Option 2: Any one of those books will work--you don't need to read all three!

Option 3: It should work. I think Chaitra was going to read that, too.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

LOL ok...I just thought because they were picture books I had to get 500 pages. Thanks!!!

[Megan]

♥Robin ♥ wrote: "LOL ok...I just thought because they were picture books I had to get 500 pages. Thanks!!!"

Picture books are like Green Eggs and Ham or Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. Books with illustrations are different :D You're welcome!

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Ms Anderson wrote: "♥Robin ♥ wrote: "LOL ok...I just thought because they were picture books I had to get 500 pages. Thanks!!!"

Picture books are like Green Eggs and Ham or Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. Books w..."

OK got it...thanks for clarifying for me ☺

[Vi]

I rolled option 2 and 5. For option 2, can I read a manga book; specifically one from this: Getbackers, Volume 10? The paperback has 200 pages. I think the 100 page rule applies to graphic novels too, but I'd like to make sure.

[Megan]

Vi wrote: "I rolled option 2 and 5. For option 2, can I read a manga book; specifically one from this: Getbackers, Volume 10? The paperback has 200 pages. I think the 100 page rule applies to graphic novels t..."

Manga works, so you're fine.

[Vi]

Ok, Thanks!

[Katy]

Chaitra wrote: "I haven't read it either (I've just got it out of the library), but the cover has a letter on it. . The Goodreads description also menti..."

I read this last month and it's entirely written in letter form. And really, really good, too!

[Andy]

Andy P.
I rolled a 2 and a 6. I've got the 6 covered I think, Invisible MurderbyLene Kaaberbølbut for the 2 wouldPuppy Problems? No Problem!: A Survival Guide For Finding & Training Your New DogbyBrenda Aloff work? It has lots of photos

[Megan]

Andy wrote: "Andy P.
I rolled a 2 and a 6. I've got the 6 covered I think, Invisible MurderbyLene Kaaberbølbut for the 2 wouldPuppy Problems? No Problem!: A Survival Guide For Finding & Training Your New DogbyB..."

As long as it has pictures, it will work. Hope you enjoy it :D

[Andy]

Ms Anderson wrote: "Andy wrote: "Andy P.
I rolled a 2 and a 6. I've got the 6 covered I think, Invisible MurderbyLene Kaaberbølbut for the 2 wouldPuppy Problems? No Problem!: A Survival Guide For Finding & Training Yo..."

Thanks,
I'm in the process of training a poodle puppy and hope this book will help.

[Ms.soule]

For option 6 (Lost in Translation), would you take Sgt. Frog, Vol. 1: Enter the Sergeant? This is originally translated from Japanese but I cannot find the Japanese edition on Goodreads. I spent an hour using my goodreads librarian powers to combine editions and correct author names but I only found the English, Indonesian, and Spanish editions...

Wiki article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Frog

[Megan]

Mrs.soule wrote: "For option 6 (Lost in Translation), would you take Sgt. Frog, Vol. 1: Enter the Sergeant? This is originally translated from Japanese but I cannot find the Japanese edition on Goodreads. I spent a..."

Ah! I've seen this one! Yes, it definitely works. And I don't think you need to link to the Japanese version for it, just the version you read.

[Ms.soule]

Ms Anderson wrote: "Mrs.soule wrote: "For option 6 (Lost in Translation), would you take Sgt. Frog, Vol. 1: Enter the Sergeant? This is originally translated from Japanese but I cannot find the Japanese edition on Go..."

OMG, you are so fast! And thank you!