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SUMMER CHALLENGE 2016
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Summer Challenge 2016: Questions/Problems in Completed Tasks
Michele post 1283
There are many Micheles in the challenge. If you have a Readerboard name please repost and include it at the top of your post. If you need a Readerboard name, you may request one here
There are many Micheles in the challenge. If you have a Readerboard name please repost and include it at the top of your post. If you need a Readerboard name, you may request one here
Patricia post 1306
Task 30.7 states "Books with the main page genre Childrens or Kids cannot be used for this task. "
Book 1 The Wild Things genres at review
Fiction 244 users
Fantasy 120 users
Young Adult 58 users
Novels 23 users
Childrens 22 users
Adventure 21 users
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Task 30.7 states "Books with the main page genre Childrens or Kids cannot be used for this task. "
Book 1 The Wild Things genres at review
Fiction 244 users
Fantasy 120 users
Young Adult 58 users
Novels 23 users
Childrens 22 users
Adventure 21 users
See top shelves�
Mindy J post 1307
Task 20.6 option 2 requires "Include the book's number on Patrick's list in your post." Please repost this task with the required information.
Task 20.6 option 2 requires "Include the book's number on Patrick's list in your post." Please repost this task with the required information.

Task 30.7 states "Books with the main page genre Childrens or Kids cannot be used for this task. "
Book 1 The Wild Things genres at review
Fiction 244 users
Fanta..."
Whoops, I will find other tasks for these books. Thanks.
Gabriella post 1335
Task 20.3 requires "a book with a cover showing your ideal place to live. Some sort of habitat, dwelling, or shelter must be shown on the cover." This book was disallowed in the help thread
Task 20.3 requires "a book with a cover showing your ideal place to live. Some sort of habitat, dwelling, or shelter must be shown on the cover." This book was disallowed in the help thread
Mimi Michele post 1351
Task 20.3 requires "a book with a cover showing your ideal place to live. Some sort of habitat, dwelling, or shelter must be shown on the cover."
does not show a dwelling.
Task 20.3 requires "a book with a cover showing your ideal place to live. Some sort of habitat, dwelling, or shelter must be shown on the cover."

Sheila post 1356
Task 25.4 requires "two books that are opposites. To be considered opposites:
1. One book must be long (300 pages or more) and one must be short (less than 300 pages)
2. One book must be recent (first published in 2011 or later) and one must be older (first published in 2010 or earlier)
3. One book must be part of a series (any number) and one must be stand-alone
and requires- "When posting you must specify how your books differ on all 3 categories. Be sure to state the number of pages, the year of first publication, and series vs stand-alone."
Both books are long- over 300 pages
Task 25.4 requires "two books that are opposites. To be considered opposites:
1. One book must be long (300 pages or more) and one must be short (less than 300 pages)
2. One book must be recent (first published in 2011 or later) and one must be older (first published in 2010 or earlier)
3. One book must be part of a series (any number) and one must be stand-alone
and requires- "When posting you must specify how your books differ on all 3 categories. Be sure to state the number of pages, the year of first publication, and series vs stand-alone."
Both books are long- over 300 pages
Kayla post 1360
All completed task posts must include a link to the book you read. Please repost this task including the book link.
All completed task posts must include a link to the book you read. Please repost this task including the book link.

Thanks you!
perletwo post 1387
Task 25.1 book 2 requires "a book that has exactly two authors listed on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ. There must be two names listed in the author credits." You linked Close Your Eyes with a single author Iris Johansen.
Task 25.1 book 2 requires "a book that has exactly two authors listed on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ. There must be two names listed in the author credits." You linked Close Your Eyes with a single author Iris Johansen.

Task 25.1 book 2 requires "a book that has exactly two authors listed on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ. There must be two names listed in the author credits." You linked [book:Close Your Eyes|14759..."
Hnf. It's so clearly a 2-author book by the cover I didn't even check. Now that I do, I see that kindle edition is just about the *only* one that doesn't list Roy. There is a second kindle edition that has him though; i'll repost with that one.

Task 25.1 book 2 requires "a book that has exactly two authors listed on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ. There must be two names listed in the author credits." You linked [book:Close Your Eyes|14759..."
Reposted, post #1410
Gabriella post 1405
Task 20.3 option A From the rules "Books in languages other than English may be used. Please provide information on the book and/or title to your English speaking moderators so they can understand how the books fit the tasks."
Task 20.3 option A From the rules "Books in languages other than English may be used. Please provide information on the book and/or title to your English speaking moderators so they can understand how the books fit the tasks."

Task 20.3 option A From the rules "Books in languages other than English may be used. Please provide information on the book and/or title to your English speaking moderators so..."
Do I need to repost?
Gabriella wrote: "Dlmrose wrote: "Gabriella post 1405
Task 20.3 option A From the rules "Books in languages other than English may be used. Please provide information on the book and/or title to your English speaki..."
yes
Task 20.3 option A From the rules "Books in languages other than English may be used. Please provide information on the book and/or title to your English speaki..."
yes
Oma post 1420
We don't have an Oma on the Readerboard names list. Please repost with your Readerboard name.
We don't have an Oma on the Readerboard names list. Please repost with your Readerboard name.
JamminJenny post 1422
Task 25.4 Book 2 Death Runs in the Family does not have page numbers listed.
Please review the rules of the challenge regarding audiobook and ebook page numbers.
If you believe a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ record needs to be corrected you may ask for help in anyone with librarian status
Task 25.10 option 1 requires " brightly coloured walls, rugs, furniture and/or decorations "
The curtains and tablecloth are white, the floor is brown wood and the walls are pale pink
Task 50.1 is a 3 book task.
Task 25.4 Book 2 Death Runs in the Family does not have page numbers listed.
Please review the rules of the challenge regarding audiobook and ebook page numbers.
If you believe a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ record needs to be corrected you may ask for help in anyone with librarian status
Task 25.10 option 1 requires " brightly coloured walls, rugs, furniture and/or decorations "

Task 50.1 is a 3 book task.
CathyG post 1403
Task 30.2 requires "book[s] set in the same community" You state "books are set in small town Montana" The descriptions list Marietta and Jasper Gulch. Please explain.
Task 30.2 requires "book[s] set in the same community" You state "books are set in small town Montana" The descriptions list Marietta and Jasper Gulch. Please explain.

Task 25.4 Book 2 Death Runs in the Family does not have page numbers listed. "
JamminJenny, I have added the page count from Worldcat. You can repost when you are ready.
Mindy post 1430
There are many Mindys in the challenge. If you have a Readerboard name please repost and include it at the top of your post. If you need a Readerboard name, you may request one here
There are many Mindys in the challenge. If you have a Readerboard name please repost and include it at the top of your post. If you need a Readerboard name, you may request one here
Megs post 1458
Task 30.10 option A3 Disenchanted & Co., Part 1: Her Ladyship's Curse appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for length in Ebook page verification in General Help.
Your post must include the line number of the approval in the ebook spreadsheet or a link/post number of the post in which the ebook was approved for length.
Task 30.10 option A3 Disenchanted & Co., Part 1: Her Ladyship's Curse appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for length in Ebook page verification in General Help.
Your post must include the line number of the approval in the ebook spreadsheet or a link/post number of the post in which the ebook was approved for length.
Oma1229 post 1447
"If you are claiming a GO ticket, you must include the year in which the book was first published in your post along with the book posting for the task."
Please see the Posting Requirements
"If you are claiming a GO ticket, you must include the year in which the book was first published in your post along with the book posting for the task."
Please see the Posting Requirements
Blueberry post 1449
"If you are claiming a GO ticket, you must include the year in which the book was first published in your post along with the book posting for the task."
Please see the Posting Requirements
"If you are claiming a GO ticket, you must include the year in which the book was first published in your post along with the book posting for the task."
Please see the Posting Requirements
Jenifer post 1492
Task 10.8 The Scent appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for length in Ebook page verification in General Help.
Your post must include the line number of the approval in the ebook spreadsheet or a link/post number of the post in which the ebook was approved for length.
Task 10.8 The Scent appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for length in Ebook page verification in General Help.
Your post must include the line number of the approval in the ebook spreadsheet or a link/post number of the post in which the ebook was approved for length.

You already claimed task 25.1 in post 1356"
Duh. Sorry. Poor bookkeeping on my part.
CleoDragon post 1527
Task 5.3 requires " a book with the main page genre "Action" and/or "Adventure."
One Foot in the Grave genres at review
1,639 users
Paranormal>Vampires 1639 users
Fantasy > Paranormal 1,496 users
Fantasy > Urban Fantasy 1,456 users
Romance 996 users
Adult 357 users
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If you had the genre verified please repost with that information
Task 5.3 requires " a book with the main page genre "Action" and/or "Adventure."
One Foot in the Grave genres at review
1,639 users
Paranormal>Vampires 1639 users
Fantasy > Paranormal 1,496 users
Fantasy > Urban Fantasy 1,456 users
Romance 996 users
Adult 357 users
See top shelves
If you had the genre verified please repost with that information

25.4 MegSLC’s Pair of Opposites. -- I read two books.
Book 1. A Suitable Vengeance by Elizabeth George is
Long, 462 pages
Older, first published in 1991, and
#4 in the Inspector Lynley series.
Book 2. The Heart by Maylis de Kerangal is
Small, 242 pages
Newer, first published in 2014, and
Stand alone.
Points This Post: 25
Total Points So Far: 600

25.4 MegSLC’s Pair of Opposites. -- I read two books.
Book 1. A Suitable Vengeance by Elizabeth George is
Long, 462 pages
Older, first published in 1991, ..."
Oops! Posted in the wrong thread! My mind is on vacation.
Tara post 1557
There are many Taras in the challenge. If you have a Readerboard name please repost and include it at the top of your post. If you need a Readerboard name, you may request one here
There are many Taras in the challenge. If you have a Readerboard name please repost and include it at the top of your post. If you need a Readerboard name, you may request one here
Tara Jo post 1577
Task 5.6 requires "a book with an abstract cover design. Covers consisting of blocks of color and/or geometric shapes will work. There should be no identifiable, naturalistic elements on the cover."
Those are feathers falling against a dark background
Task 5.6 requires "a book with an abstract cover design. Covers consisting of blocks of color and/or geometric shapes will work. There should be no identifiable, naturalistic elements on the cover."

Those are feathers falling against a dark background
Blueberry post 1591
Task 20.4 option C requires "a book that was first published after the author's 65th birthday". Dorothy Gilman was born on June 25, 1923. A Palm for Mrs Pollifax was first published in 1973 making her 50 years old (+/-) at the time this book was first published.
Task 20.4 option C requires "a book that was first published after the author's 65th birthday". Dorothy Gilman was born on June 25, 1923. A Palm for Mrs Pollifax was first published in 1973 making her 50 years old (+/-) at the time this book was first published.

Task 5.6 requires "a book with an abstract cover design. Covers consisting of blocks of color and/or geometric shapes will work. There should be no identifiable, naturalistic ele..."
Hmmm...okay, guess one of the approved books threw me off. Can you clarify how


Task 20.4 option C requires "a book that was first published after the author's 65th birthday". Dorothy Gilman was born on June 25, 1923. [book:A Palm for Mrs Po..."
Oops, I totally missed the first publishing date.
Stephanie127 post 1642
It's fine to include more than one newly completed task in a post. If you do include more than one task, the tasks must be listed in numerical order, lowest to highest. Please repost these tasks in task number order
It's fine to include more than one newly completed task in a post. If you do include more than one task, the tasks must be listed in numerical order, lowest to highest. Please repost these tasks in task number order

You already claimed task 20.5 in post 995
Please check your total."
I'm so sorry about that - that's what I get for being on holidays :) Please delete 1580. Thank you for letting me know.

It's fine to include more than one newly completed task in a post. If you do include more than one task, the tasks must be listed in numerical order, lowest to highest. Plea..."
Oh oops! Sorry!! That was the first time I posted more than one challenge in a post.
Mindy J post 1657
Task 20.6 Reposts must be complete including book links.
Task 15.4 and 20.2 Completed task posts must include book links.
Please repost these tasks including the book links.
Task 20.6 Reposts must be complete including book links.
Task 15.4 and 20.2 Completed task posts must include book links.
Please repost these tasks including the book links.

Task 20.6 Reposts must be complete including book links.
Task 15.4 and 20.2 Completed task posts must include book links.
Please repost these tasks including the book links."
Sorry I copied them from my last post and didn't realize the links didn't copy over. I re-posting them now.
Donna Jo post 1694
Task 20.5 requires "Specify the option you used when you post." Please repost this task.
Task 20.5 requires "Specify the option you used when you post." Please repost this task.
Elizabeth B post 1709
Task 50.1 option B requires " a book in a series that is not the first book in the series" Special Forces - Soldiers is (Special Forces #1)
Task 50.1 option B requires " a book in a series that is not the first book in the series" Special Forces - Soldiers is (Special Forces #1)
Donna Jo post 1712
Task 20.5 option 5 requires "Include the cover when you post." Please repost this task
Task 20.5 option 5 requires "Include the cover when you post." Please repost this task
Donna Jo post 1713
Task 25.5 option A requires a "book by any of the authors* named in the Texts From Jane Eyre Reference List.
I don't see Vu Tran on the list. If I'm missing it, please point it out.
Option B requires "State which list you used and which page you found your title on."
Task 25.5 option A requires a "book by any of the authors* named in the Texts From Jane Eyre Reference List.
I don't see Vu Tran on the list. If I'm missing it, please point it out.
Option B requires "State which list you used and which page you found your title on."

Marie wrote: "Hi i just joined can i out books read from the date when this challenge began or do i have to start from today"
Welcome, Marie.
All books read during the dates of the currently running challenge can be used for that challenge, even if starting the challenge late.
Please review SRC Explained, Getting Started, the Rules and FAQ's
Welcome, Marie.
All books read during the dates of the currently running challenge can be used for that challenge, even if starting the challenge late.
Please review SRC Explained, Getting Started, the Rules and FAQ's
BellaGBear post 1744
Task 25.7 option 6 requires " Point out where the letters from the title can be found in the phrase when you post." Please repost this task with the required information.
Task 25.7 option 6 requires " Point out where the letters from the title can be found in the phrase when you post." Please repost this task with the required information.
Alyssia post 1751
Task 5.4 requires "a book with a Jewish main character, about Jewish culture or about the Jewish experience, or one that is written by a Jewish author." That information is not evident in Seth Godin's profile. Please provide a reference.
Task 10.5 George The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Childrens > Middle Grade 362 users
Glbt 265 users
Realistic Fiction 175 users
Contemporary 162 users
Childrens 159 users
Fiction 149 users
Young Adult 136 users
See top shelves..
Please review the rules for the posting requirements for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Posting Requirements #7.
Task 5.4 requires "a book with a Jewish main character, about Jewish culture or about the Jewish experience, or one that is written by a Jewish author." That information is not evident in Seth Godin's profile. Please provide a reference.
Task 10.5 George The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Childrens > Middle Grade 362 users
Glbt 265 users
Realistic Fiction 175 users
Contemporary 162 users
Childrens 159 users
Fiction 149 users
Young Adult 136 users
See top shelves..
Please review the rules for the posting requirements for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Posting Requirements #7.
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Task 30.10 option A requires "Include the cover when you post." Please repost this task with the required information."
Oops! Sorry about that. Reposted in post #1295