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All questions about specific tasks and also general discussion. We will be adding some lists for books that could fit some of the harder to find tasks and updating it when people make suggestions. Feel free to give suggestions on books you think would fit someone’s needs for a task.

I actually have two questions:
1. When you say "children" what age are you thinking? I have Peter Pan for the younger group but I also have The Uglies and other YA.
2. The retelling. Do fairy tales count? I'm thinking Cinder

I would say Children would be 18 or younger so anything young adult or younger would work.
Cinder definitely would count!

25-1. 1 book by a female author AND 1 book by a male author about the same type of thing, person, event, etc. How do they compare? (This can be fiction or non fiction. Examples would be two mystery authors, or 2 biographies about the same person)

For this task do we post about how they compare to get the points or only read the two books to get the points?

When you post your points, do a quick comparison. Or you could post it in What are you currently reading thread. Either way.

Just something simple like you enjoyed one over the other or were they similar or was the writing style or tone better from one sex versus the other, etc. Doesn't need to be a full on review. Maybe sex of the author didn't make a difference. If so, write that.

"5-8. Relating to some architectural marvel OR that shows one on the cover" - The Chronicles of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes has a picture of Highclere Castle on the cover. Does Highclere Castle (the real Downton Abbey) count as an architectural marvel?
25-5. "Joe McCarthy, Richard Nixon, Studebaker, Television" (third line of "We Didn't Start the Fire") - Can I read The Revolution Was Televised (a book about TV and the shows that changed TV dramas)?
Also, "Rock & Roll" is mentioned in one of the later lines in the song, can I read: Ready for a Brand New Beat: How Dancing in the Street Became the Anthem for a Changing America by Mark Kurlansky?
"25-6. 2 books w/ opposing POVs." - Would a book about Downton Abbey and a book about Highclere Castle (where they film Downton and the real name of the house that is called Downton Abbey in the show) count as two different POVs? The book about the show, The World of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes is the fictional take on the location and about the show and Lady Almina & the Real Downton Abbey is the real story of Highclere Castle and its history by the current resident of Highclere, the Countess of Carnarvon.

For 15.2 One and Only: Can this be a one and only for a pen name? Or does it have to be the only book that the person has ever written?

Kelly wrote: ""5-8. Relating to some architectural marvel OR that shows one on the cover" - The Chronicles of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes has a picture of Highclere Castle on the cover. Does Highclere Cast..."

For 5.8 you are good to go. Also good for 25.5. 25.6 I am not sure I am understanding correctly. Book 1 is fiction about the movie and location, while book 2 is non fiction about the actual castle? If so, that should be okay too. One a fictional point of view and the other an actual one? Hope that isn't too confusing in return.

Melissa wrote: "For 15.2 One and Only: Can this be a one and only for a pen name? Or does it have to be the only book that the person has ever written?"

It was meant as the only thing the author has written. So, lets say actual person, not pen names. If everyone is having issues and can't find anything else to fit, we may change it.

Sorry about that. I didn't really know how to word my question for 25.6 but you got it right, thank you.

"10-2. A word that starts with “Z�� in the title"
Would the subtitle count? I haven't decided which book I want to read for this challenge but I am leaning toward Babylon's Ark: The Incredible Wartime Rescue of the Baghdad Zoo by Lawrence Anthony if the subtitle counts?

That would work just fine.

For task 5.8, does the architectural marvel have to be a real one? I'm reading a book with Breugel's Tower of Babel on the cover - it's a marvel but certainly not real!

For Task 25.6 do the two books have to be directly opposite in their points of view or can they just be two different perspectives on the same issue/topic?

Rebecca wrote: "For task 5.8, does the architectural marvel have to be a real one? I'm reading a book with Breugel's Tower of Babel on the cover - it's a marvel but certainly not real!"

I totally think that works.

Allison wrote: "For Task 25.6 do the two books have to be directly opposite in their points of view or can they just be two different perspectives on the same issue/topic?"

The task was for opposing views, which would be opposite. What were you thinking?

I was thinking of reading Sex Sells!: The Media's Journey From Repression To Obsession and then I'm No Angel: From Victoria's Secret Model to Role Model as the opposite perspective. But I was realizing that the author of the second book is actually not arguing that the media is not like that, but instead is talking about how negative it was and how she got out of it. I think it's more of a different perspective than an opposite perspective. Does that make sense?

Do audio books count for this challenge? I can't remember.

For 25.7, what would you classify autism as?

Nullifidian wrote: "For task 25.7, may I read
Crazy Like Us: The Globalization of the American Psyche
for the "mind" half of the task? It's not a precise fit for the category, which only talks about "a person", wh..."

That would work.

Emily wrote: "Do audio books count for this challenge? I can't remember."

Yes, unless the task specifically says no. I don't think any do this time around.

Mickslibrarian wrote: "For 25.7, what would you classify autism as?"

I am leaning more towards the emotional/social/psychological side.

For Task 25.5 can you use "fire" as one of the topics listed?

Allison wrote: "For Task 25.5 can you use "fire" as one of the topics listed?"

I think so.

For Task 20.3:
Sorry but please can someone explain what on earth are Boomer, Bizarro, and New Adult genres? I have never heard of them before! Is New Adult basically like YA? And Boomer doesn't seem to be a set genre on goodreads? - it has no description etc...

Also, under Mythopoeia only Tolkein's books seem to be listed - but could we choose another book that seems to fall under the genre definition but hasn't been tagged as such yet?

http://www.goodreads.com/shelf
Go here, and type the genres in. It will give you some longer lists.

I am like you and hadn't heard of Boomer or Bizarro. New Adult is more early to mid twenties than young adult with is usually teenagers.

That's what I've been doing...

For 'boomer' you just get this page - it only shows 'popular boomer books' that don't seem to particularly have much relating them all? And there's no description of the genre!

I would say if you can't find something that is already on the lists, as long as it seems to fit the category along with others on that list, it should be okay.

Looks like it is Baby Boomer lit. Not exactly sure what all that includes, but maybe that will help.

Okay thanks, that was what I was leaning towards interpreting it as!

Silly question. Are Apocalyptic and Post-Apocalyptic the same thing? Many books seem to be on both lists.

I noticed the same thing. I always felt they were similar but sort of a time difference thing. I would think apocalyptic would include the "event" and be immediately afterwards, while post would be years afterwards? Does that make sense? If it was for 20.3 I would say either would work.

Thanks Tami. I figured the same as you but was confused by the dual listings. It is for 20.3, I haven't picked a genre yet; I may do New Adult anyway

For Task 5.4 Witches Brew, it says that you can read a book that has an ingredient for a witches brew in the title. On the website referenced, one response says, "Most are made from herbs and some types of incense."

Can I read a book with the word "thyme" in the title since that is an herb?

That's why I thought it would be cool to do a challenge using these genres - what are these genres all about?! All of the genres should show up with a list of books when you do a GR genre search.

For mythopoeia, Tolkien is kind of the creator, but the genre has been expanded to include myth-based fiction, like Percy Jackson, or books that have their own internal mythology, like A Song of Fire and Ice. Anything that fits these criteria could be used.

For New Adult, think young adult but shift from late-teens to early 20s. Typical themes are college life, new jobs, falling in love, being on your own for the first time, etc.

Boomer, aka Baby Boomer, features main characters who are in their 60s and 70s, catering to the Baby Boomer crowd.

Bizarro is kind of self-explanatory - it's bizarre.

And Apocalyptic can also be considered Post-Apocalyptic - either will do.

Hope this helps, and I hope you find a new genre to enjoy reading!

Rebecca wrote: "For Task 20.3:
Sorry but please can someone explain what on earth are Boomer, Bizarro, and New Adult genres? I have never heard of them before! Is New Adult basically like YA? And Boomer doesn't se..."

Allison wrote: "For Task 5.4 Witches Brew, it says that you can read a book that has an ingredient for a witches brew in the title. On the website referenced, one response says, "Most are made from herbs and some ..."

That would work.

Mickslibrarian wrote: "That's why I thought it would be cool to do a challenge using these genres - what are these genres all about?! All of the genres should show up with a list of books when you do a GR genre search.
..."

Thanks for the clarification.

For task 10.8, what about books, desks, or school uniforms?

those would totally work.

You are fine on both these!

For Task 15.1 does the spelling have to be the same? I am wanting to read a book by a "Sara" instead of a "Sarah". If so it's fine :)

For 15-5. would Deadly Heat by Richard Castle work? It is the fifth novel that the main character on Castle "wrote". The books came after the show but is closely linked to the storylines and characters on Castle.

5-7: Book with the word "Death" in the title
Would Le Morte D'Arthur be all right? Morte means death, and the title is often translated as well.

Allison wrote: "For Task 15.1 does the spelling have to be the same? I am wanting to read a book by a "Sara" instead of a "Sarah". If so it's fine :)"

Spelling doesn't have to be the same. Too many ways to spell a lot of different names anymore. Sara or Sarah would be fine.

Kelly wrote: "For 15-5. would Deadly Heat by Richard Castle work? It is the fifth novel that the main character on Castle "wrote". The books came after the show but is closely linked to the storylines and charac..."

That would work.

Leah wrote: "5-7: Book with the word "Death" in the title
Would Le Morte D'Arthur be all right? Morte means death, and the title is often translated as well."

yes, that would work.

could i use a graphic novel for a challenge? like, a really long one?

Yes, as long as it is over the 150 pages or if it isn't that long, as long as it is only for a 5 or 10 pt task.