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FALL CHALLENGE 2013
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Fall Challenge 2013: Questions/Problems in Completed Tasks

Welcome, Mary. We have several Marys in our records, but no one with the Readerboard name of Mary. If you previously posted with a different Readerboard name, please repost with that name.
If you do not have a Readerboard name, please request one in the Readerboard Names thread. That will get you entered into our challenge records. Once that is complete, please repost including your Readerboard name.

Task 10.8 - The task requires the genre historical fiction or history to appear on the book's main page. Rebel has neither of these genres on it's main page.

Task 30.7 - The task description states: "If both dice are the same, roll again until you get two different numbers."
Two books that both fit option 6 will not work.
When you repost, you will also need to "Indicate in your post which author(s) are new to you."

Task 5.2 - There is no book listed in your post.
Please repost with a link to the book you read and it's author.

Task 5.2 - There is no book listed in your post.
Please repost with a link to the book you read and it's author."
Oh gosh! I'm sorry. I'm sick and out of it. I will repost.

That stinks. Hope you feel better, Lacy!

Task 10.10 - The task requires "a main character [who] is a military veteran (a former member of the armed forces)". I don't believe My Brother Sam Is Dead fits that requirement. From the reviews of the book, it does not appear as if Sam left the service. He remained a soldier to the end. If there is a main character who is a veteran please repost and identify the veteran.

Task 30.7 - REQUIRED: Indicate in your post which author(s) are new to you.
Please repost this task with the required information.

Task 10.10 - The task requires "a main character [who] is a military veteran (a former member of the armed forces)". I don't believe My Brother Sam Is Dead fits that requiremen..."
I will repost because it will work for option 5.10

Please check your total.
I have recorded: 5.1, 5.4, 10.1, 10.8, 15.4, and 15.5 for a total of 60 not 70.

Please check your total.
I have recorded: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.8, and 10.2 for a total of 30 not 25.

Please check your total.
I have recorded: 5.1, 5.4, 10.1, 10.8, 15.4, and 15.5 for a total of 60 not 70."
Kristi, I'm sorry. You are right. For some reason I had 5.1 with 15 points and my spread sheet believed me.
I've corrected it.

Darn those spreadsheets. When will they learn? ;-)

Task 20.4 requires that you state which number the book you chose is on the list. Please repost this task with the required information.
No need to repost the other tasks in this post. They have been recorded.

Please list your completed tasks in numerical order from smallest to largest. This makes record keeping much easier. Thanks.

Task 20.8 requires that the book you choose be over 250 pages. Beowulf: A New Verse Translation is only 214 pages long.

Task 10.8 requires that the book you read be set in/about a time period before you were born. It also includes the required element: REQUIRED: You don't have to tell us your age ;), but please explain briefly how your book fits the task requirement.
Please repost this task with the required information.
No need to repost the other tasks in this post. They have been recorded.

Task 20.8 requires that the book you choose be over 250 pages. Beowulf: A New Verse Translation is only 214 pages long."
Whoops! Sorry about that. I totally blanked on that requirement. I'll use the book for another task.

Please list your completed tasks in numerical order from smallest to largest. This makes record keeping much easier. Thanks."
Sorry, I changed my mind about which task I was using it for halfway through posting and forgot to switch them round.

Task 30.1, option 1 should be a book by an author you've read a book by since January 2013, not a new-to-you author (as implied by the statement "Finding new authors can be fun, but sometimes it's nice to just get to know an acquaintance better").

Please list your completed tasks in numerical order from smallest to largest. This makes record keeping much easier. Thanks.

Task 10.8 - The task requires the genre historical fiction or history to appear on the book's main page. Rebel has neither of these genres on it's main page."
Doesn't this show historical fiction 8 users listed on the main page? Maybe I'm confused as to which is the "main page".
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/79...

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/79... "
Nope, you've got the right page. Either I'm going blind or Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ was wonky that night! Sorry about that..... Your points will show up in the next update. ;-)

Task 30.7 - The task description states: "If both dice are the same, roll again until you get two different numbers."
Two books that both fit option 6 will not work.
When y..."
I'm not starting off well. Blah. I'll fix it.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/79... "
Nope, you've g..."
Oh good. Thought I was seeing things.

Task 30.1, option 1 should be a book by an author you've read a book by since January 2013, not a new-to-you author (as implied by the statement "Finding new authors can be fun, ..."
Totally misread the task, will repost with another book for that option. Thanks!

Task 20.7, option B requires you to include a link to the post in the previous challenge where you claimed points to the task you're claiming in 20.7. Please repost this task with the required information.
No need to repost the other task in this post. It has been recorded.

Task 20.3 requires you to include in your post the name of the GR friend whose list you used. Please repost this task with the required information.
No need to repost the other tasks in this post. They have been recorded.

Task 20.4 - You have not indicated which option you are trying to claim for this task. Please repost with this information.
No need to repost the other tasks in this post. They have been recorded.

Task 20.3 requires you to include in your post the name of the GR friend whose list you used. Please repost this task with the required information.
No need to repost the other tasks in this post. They have been recorded.

You need a Readerboard name to participate in the challenge. Please see post 2 in this discussion thread for directions.

We do not have a Kat T in our records. If you previously posted with a different Readerboard name, please repost with that name.
If you do not have a Readerboard name, please request one in the Readerboard Names thread. That will get you entered into our challenge records. Once that is complete, please repost your tasks including your Readerboard name.
Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "jasmine - post 231
Task 20.4 - You have not indicated which option you are trying to claim for this task. Please repost with this information.
No need to repost the other tasks in this post. They..."
Reposted! post 256
Task 20.4 - You have not indicated which option you are trying to claim for this task. Please repost with this information.
No need to repost the other tasks in this post. They..."
Reposted! post 256

Task 30.7 - The Boy in the Striped Pajamas has the genre "childrens" on its main page and is less than 300 pages long. Therefore, it cannot be used for a 30-point task unless specifically allowed by the task creator.

Task 20.7 - The link that I'm missing is the one to YOUR completed task post that shows that you completed option 3 for task 20.2 in the spring challenge. You get this link by right-clicking on the time/date stamp in the upper right corner of the post where you claimed the task and choosing "copy link."
Also, make sure the book you're claiming is linked when you repost.


Thanks, Angela. Your post is fine. The task description provides a link to the tasks themselves and option A (the one you did) does not require you to link to your completed task post from the spring or summer challenge (because people who do option A haven't completed the task before).

Task 20.7 -- The Last Unicorn has the genre Childrens on its main page and is <300 pages long.
Books with the genre "childrens" or "kids" that are between 100 and 299 pages may only be used for 5, 10, and 15 point tasks. Books with the genre “childrens� or "kids" on their main page may ONLY be used for tasks above 15 points IF they are at least 300 pages long or the task description specifically notes their inclusion.
Suzanne post 43, 45, 50, 76, 214
If you are claiming Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author or Big Book tickets you must say so in the body of your post and identify clearly that you are claiming tickets. You cannot update a tally or total.
If you would like to claim these tickets, please repost these tasks completely including the post numbers and state that you are claiming tickets
If you are claiming Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author or Big Book tickets you must say so in the body of your post and identify clearly that you are claiming tickets. You cannot update a tally or total.
If you would like to claim these tickets, please repost these tasks completely including the post numbers and state that you are claiming tickets

Task 30.7 requires you to indicate which author(s) are new to you. Please repost this task with the required information.
No need to repost the other task in this post. It has been recorded.
Reminder
When claiming big book tickets, if you read an ebook, audiobook or large type book use the page count for the mass market paperback if one exists. If there is no mass market paperback edition, use the paperback edition and if no paperback is available use the hardcover edition.
It is helpful to include a link to the print edition in your post.
You are responsible for identifying the number of tickets claimed. If you only request one when you may qualify for two or more, you will only be awarded one.
When claiming big book tickets, if you read an ebook, audiobook or large type book use the page count for the mass market paperback if one exists. If there is no mass market paperback edition, use the paperback edition and if no paperback is available use the hardcover edition.
It is helpful to include a link to the print edition in your post.
You are responsible for identifying the number of tickets claimed. If you only request one when you may qualify for two or more, you will only be awarded one.

You did not include a task number in your post, but from the information you've given I assume you're claiming task 25.2. If this assumption is not correct, please repost this task with the correct task number. Otherwise, no need to repost.
Jenexplainsitall post 258
If you are claiming Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author or Big Book tickets you must say so in the body of your post and identify clearly that you are claiming tickets. You cannot update a tally or total.
If you would like to claim these tickets, please repost these tasks completely including the post numbers and state that you are claiming tickets
If you are claiming Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author or Big Book tickets you must say so in the body of your post and identify clearly that you are claiming tickets. You cannot update a tally or total.
If you would like to claim these tickets, please repost these tasks completely including the post numbers and state that you are claiming tickets
Jill Renee post 290
If you are claiming Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author or Big Book tickets you must say so in the body of your post and identify clearly that you are claiming tickets. You cannot update a tally or total.
If you would like to claim these tickets, please repost these tasks completely including the post numbers and state that you are claiming tickets
If you are claiming Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ Author or Big Book tickets you must say so in the body of your post and identify clearly that you are claiming tickets. You cannot update a tally or total.
If you would like to claim these tickets, please repost these tasks completely including the post numbers and state that you are claiming tickets

Taskk 25.8, option 1 requires a book with a cover that is at least 50% yellow.


Please check your total.
I have recorded:
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10
10.2, 10.6
15.5, 15.6, 15.7, 15.8
25.1
For a total of 150 points, not 155.

Task 10.8 - The reviews of A Death in Summer say the book is set in the 1950s rather than in WWII. Is this still before you were born?
Books mentioned in this topic
The Cossacks (other topics)A Wrinkle in Time (other topics)
Letters from Across the Country (other topics)
Letters from the Country (other topics)
Heaven's Fire (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Jeff Lemire (other topics)Jeff Lemire (other topics)
Nora Roberts (other topics)
Nora Roberts (other topics)
Janwillem van de Wetering (other topics)
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If you have questions about your points on the Readerboard:
1. Make sure that the Readerboard has been updated through the post that you are concerned about.
2. Please check your math.
3. Check to see if one of your posts is listed in this thread with a question. If so, please make a NEW POST in the Completed tasks thread to clear up the question. DO NOT go back and edit the original post. I will not go backwards in the completed task thread to pick up points.
4. To avoid further questions/problems, please refer to the TASK DESCRIPTIONS and the POSTING REQUIREMENTS.
Thank you for helping keep the record keeping for the challenge as manageable as possible.