The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

20.9 - Moderators' Pet - Carly's Task: Screen Sisters
My friend Jill Renee, who also plays in the SRC, and I have a "ladyship," which is the term that we invented for the female equivalent of a "bromance." I had trouble thinking up my idea, so Jill helped me out. She and I love some of the same TV shows and my task is based off of those.

Read one book from the following options. REQUIRED: In your post, state which option you chose.

Option 1: "Bones" -- "Bones" is about Dr. Temperance Brennan, a forensic anthropologist, who helps the FBI solve murders. The show is based off of a series of books written by Kathy Reichs. For this option, you can read any of the books in the Temperance Brennan series or you can read a book, fiction or non-fiction, that deals with anthropology. OR, since archaeology is often considered a branch of anthropology, you can read a book about archaeology or featuring an archaeologist. REQUIRED: If the connection is not clear in the book's description, please explain how your choice fits the task when you post.

Option 2: "Castle" -- "Castle" is about the famous author Richard Castle who gets to follow the NYPD around to get inspiration for his novels, and in doing so helps solve cases. Since the show is about a fictional author, the people running the show have started releasing actual books that Castle would have written under the pen name of Richard Castle. For this option, you can either read a book written by "Richard Castle" or a book with "Mystery>Cozy Mystery" listed as a genre on its main page (since the show is pretty silly sometimes).

Option 3: "Community" -- "Community" is a sitcom about seven very different students and their misadventures at their very dysfunctional community college. In honor of one of our favorite episodes, "Remedial Chaos Theory" where the characters roll a dice Abed thinks leads them into experiencing six different realities, read a book with the genre "alternate history" listed on its main page. OR you can read a book that takes place in a school. REQUIRED: If the connection is not clear in the book's description, please explain how your choice fits the task when you post.

Option 4: "Firefly" -- "Firefly" is about a renegade crew aboard a small spacecraft trying to survive as they travel the unknown parts of the galaxy and evade warring factions as well as authority agents out to get them. Basically its a western that takes place in outer space. It's awesome. In honor of Jayne's hat, read a book with a red, yellow or orange cover. Or you can read a book that has Science Fiction listed as a genre on the book's home page.

REQUIRED: If using the cover option, you must include the cover in your post.

Option 5: "Scandal" -- "Scandal" is about Olivia Pope, who use to work for the President of the United States, but now is a professional "fixer." There is a ton of political intrigue and steamy romance to keep you on the edge of your seat wanting more. In honor of Olivia Pope, read a book with a strong female character, or read a book from the list, Political Thrillers, in honor of fictional President Fitzgerald Grant. REQUIRED: If using the "strong female character" option, please explain why she is a strong female character.

Approved:

Option 1:

Temperance Brennan: Déjà Dead

Anthropology/Archaeology: Haunted Ground, Floodgates

Option 2:

Richard Castle:

Mystery>Cozy Mystery:

Option 3:

Alternate History:

Takes place at a school:

Option 4:

Red, yellow, or orange cover: , , ,,, 

Science fiction: Ashen, Don't Turn Around

Option 5:

Strong female character: Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland's History-Making Race Around the World, The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

Political Thrillers:

Not Approved:

Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Option 5:

This thread is now open!

would work for option 4?

Midu wrote: "would work for option 4?"

Sure, science fiction is listed as a genre on its main page.

thanks,Carly!

For Option 4, does the whole entire bookcover have to be red, or can it be something like this?

will this work for option 4 -

Mariya wrote: "For Option 4, does the whole entire bookcover have to be red, or can it be something like this? "

works. It is mostly red.

JennRenee wrote: "will this work for option 4 - "

Don't Turn Around fits the science fiction portion of the task.

i'm going to say that 2 womn travelling around the world trying to recreate Jules Verne's trip in the late 19th/early 20th century are strong females - Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland's History-Making Race Around the World

Dee wrote: "i'm going to say that 2 womn travelling around the world trying to recreate Jules Verne's trip in the late 19th/early 20th century are strong females - Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland..."

OMG that book sounds amazing. Thank you for posting (even if it means I'll probably need to hit the library for it, and I've actually got library books under 10 for this season!).

Dee wrote: "i'm going to say that 2 womn travelling around the world trying to recreate Jules Verne's trip in the late 19th/early 20th century are strong females - Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland..."

Wow! That's perfect and it sounds really great.

Ms Anderson wrote: "Dee wrote: "i'm going to say that 2 womn travelling around the world trying to recreate Jules Verne's trip in the late 19th/early 20th century are strong females - Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Eliza..."

it isn't out until April just so you know - I was lucky enough to get approved for an ARC through Edelweiss (awesome website if you do lots of reviews)

would this cover work for the Firefly option?

Joanne♥ wrote: "would this cover work for the Firefly option?

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Sure that works!

Wahoo, I'm almost done with Haunted Ground which will work for option 1!

Kristine wrote: "Wahoo, I'm almost done with Haunted Ground which will work for option 1!"

Absolutely!! That sounds like a Bones episode. Just make sure that when you post, you explain how it fits the task description.

Would you accept for option 4/ orange cover ?

Aleksandra, yes, since it is primarily "red". Have fun!

I'm going to be out of town for a bit, so Jill, who helped me create the task is going to watch this board for me. Her word should be taken as mine.

Jill or Carly - Could this count as a red cover?


I know the dress is the red part but it covers more than half the cover I'd say.

Yes, it will count, sinc ethe cover is "mostly" read. :)

Thanks, Jill!

Just a double check--- is this enough red?

Oh my gosh - the other book I need to fit in is yellow!

Karen GHHS wrote: "Just a double check--- is this enough red?

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That's perfect!

Karen GHHS wrote: "Oh my gosh - the other book I need to fit in is yellow!

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This one is good for the yellow cover too, if you decide to switch.

For Option 1 how about Floodgates by Mary Anna Evans?

I'm going to read Déjà Dead - Kathy Reichs x

hey Carly - this might be pushing it - but for option 5 - The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate - while she is only 12, she is a strong female - in a time when little girls were supposed to be learning how to keep houses, mend clothes etc - she wanted to become a scientist - her grandfather was a naturalist and she did "experiments" with him and even discovered a new variation of a plant...strong enough?

Ellen wrote: "For Option 1 how about Floodgates by Mary Anna Evans?"

I think that works wonderfully. I'm from New Orleans actually, and I haven't heard of that book, but it sounds great. I might have to go look into it!

Claire wrote: "I'm going to read Déjà Dead - Kathy Reichs x"

Excellent!

Dee wrote: "hey Carly - this might be pushing it - but for option 5 - The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate - while she is only 12, she is a strong female - in a time when little girls were supposed to be learning h..."

Dee, that's not pushing it at all. I love this book and she is a very strong little girl. I hope that you love it too! Accepted!

I did love it - I was going to put it somewhere else then realized I misread the task - but now I got to fool around wiht Nelly Bly...lol!

Carly wrote: "Ellen wrote: "For Option 1 how about Floodgates by Mary Anna Evans?"

I think that works wonderfully. I'm from New Orleans actually, and I haven't heard of that book, but it sounds great. I migh..."

I have really liked the series -- this one talks some about the history of the levees and draining the city.

Ellen wrote: "Carly wrote: "Ellen wrote: "For Option 1 how about Floodgates by Mary Anna Evans?"

I think that works wonderfully. I'm from New Orleans actually, and I haven't heard of that book, but it sounds ..."

Awesome! I'll have to see if my library has it.

Rudy

Would Last to Die byTess Gerritsen work for option 5. One of the main characters Jane Rizzoli is a Strong female character. She is a Boston Homicide detective on the case in this 10th book in the series.

Rudy wrote: "Rudy

Would Last to Die byTess Gerritsen work for option 5. One of the main characters Jane Rizzoli is a Strong female character. She is a Boston Homicide detective on the case in this 10th book i..."

Sure that works fine!

Would The Fellowship of the Ring work for option 4. It says "science fiction fantasy" on the main page.

Thanks

Sorry to bother you again. Will The Fellowship of the Ring work--
Sci Fi fantasy?

Kathy G. wrote: "Sorry to bother you again. Will The Fellowship of the Ring work--
Sci Fi fantasy?"

Yes, that will work fine.

Thank you!

All the Daring of the Soldier: Women of the Civil War Armies

Here's what GR says: "During the Civil War, women worked as spies and sometimes disguised themselves as male soldiers to play an heroic part in the conflict. Historian Elizabeth D. Leonard has combed archives, memoirs, and histories to unearth the stories of these hidden and forgotten women who risked their lives for the blue and the gray."

Would this count for Option 5? This non-fiction book is full of strong female characters! Thanks!

Deedee wrote: "All the Daring of the Soldier: Women of the Civil War Armies

Here's what GR says: "During the Civil War, women worked as spies and sometimes disguised themselves as male soldiers to play an heroic..."

That sounds perfect!