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30.5. Ty's Task: Lessons in Defenestration

Autumn means I can turn off the AC and open the windows to let in some fresh air. The only problem is my slight fear of DEFENESTRATION, which also happens to be one of my favorite words in the English language.

Pick two options and read one book from each. All books must be over 300 pages.

NOTE: ebooks without print versions cannot be used for tasks requiring a specific number of pages. If you read an ebook or audiobook 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.


Required: state the options you chose and any supporting information.

Option A: Defenestration is the act of throwing someone or something out of a window. Never ever stand near a window with someone you do not trust behind you. Read a book with an actual window on the cover OR the word "window" or "windows" in the title or subtitle. For cover option, the window must be clearly identifiable. Required: include the cover in your post.
Acceptable Covers:


Option B: Defenestrating can be quite liberating and/or terrifying, but most defenestrations end in severe injuries or (depending on the height of the window) death. Always ensure there is soft, cushiony landing gear when defenestrating. Read a book whose title or subtitle includes a word that ends in the letters "-TION". Examples: The Captivation Creation in Death A Civil Action

Option C: There are many, many books I would have liked to have defenestrated with extreme force. But as is said, one man's trash is another man's favorite projectile with which to defenestrate. Read a book mentioned in any of SRC's Least Favorite or Worst Books threads found here.
Required: Link to the EXACT post where the book is mentioned. (This link is the time/date stamp in the upper right corner of the post.)

Safe:


Option A (windows):

Not so safe:

This thread is now open!

I love this word - how did I not know about it! haha!

This is great fun, Ty! I saw V for Vendetta on a least favorite thread and it's over 300 pages, but a graphic novel. Will it be allowed for your task?

i am going to do
option A:
and
Option B:Desperation

are these ok?

Thanks, Karen! :D

Unfortunately, graphic novels/comics/manga/etc. were not included as an allowance when task was drafted. Sorry! :/

Delmy =^.^= wrote: "i am going to do
option A:
and
Option B:Desperation

are these ok?"

Yes

Thank you for expanding my vocabulary. Love it:)

Could you look at Cold Granite? I want to say those are windows on the grey building, but want confirmation. When I enlarge the picture it looks like windows, but I'm not 100% sure.

Kate wrote: "Could you look at Cold Granite? I want to say those are windows on the grey building, but want confirmation. When I enlarge the picture it looks like windows, but I'm not 100% sure.

[bookcover:Col..."

I'm going to say yes. It looks like a huge farm shed cut in half.

Ty wrote: "Kate wrote: "Could you look at Cold Granite? I want to say those are windows on the grey building, but want confirmation. When I enlarge the picture it looks like windows, but I'm not 100% sure.

[..."

Thanks so much. I was pretty sure they were windows, but I was staring at it for about 5 minutes trying to decide, so I figured it was safer just to ask. :)

Will these work?

For Option A

A Local Habitation for Option B

Deborah wrote: "Will these work?

For Option A

A Local Habitation for Option B"

yes

Is it just one window--- or just any
window?

question - you say "should" be over 300 pages - to me, that means we have an option...

Kathy G - any window, so that cover works.

Dee - understood - but it is in bold, so it's a requirement? :D
If Sandy happens to glance in, we can probably edit "should" to "must" to avoid confusion.

Thanks

Ty wrote: "Kathy G - any window, so that cover works.

Dee - understood - but it is in bold, so it's a requirement? :D
If Sandy happens to glance in, we can probably edit "should" to "must" to avoid confusion."

Done! I'm trying to get on here in the odd downtime moments..................

different words/different meanings - yes, i'm being an annoying PITA...its only to help the mods reduce the number of mistakes in reporting ;)

Ty wrote: "Thanks, Karen! :D

Unfortunately, graphic novels/comics/manga/etc. were not included as an allowance when task was drafted. Sorry! :/"

Thanks for the quick answer, Ty. I just had pulled it out of my son's pile this am to find a place for this challenge and when it popped up on the first list I checked, I couldn't resist asking. There are still tons of options- and that reminds me can "tion" be plural?

Sorry again! No plurals for Option B. It must specifically end in "-TION".

For option B, will subtitles work? Ex: Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever (assassinaTION)

Ty wrote: "Sorry again! No plurals for Option B. It must specifically end in "-TION"."

Ok and no worries- I have plenty to choose from on my TBR that are singular.

Love this one so much I read it aloud to my husband!

Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "For option B, will subtitles work? Ex: Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever (assassinaTION)"

I actually did not think about subtitles at all. Hmm, this one was tough - I actually flip-flopped back and forth. However, I think to be as strictly adherent as possible to the current task wording (and to remain consistent with what is expressly allowed), we should stick with main titles only - no subtitles. This would be applied to Option A also.

Tammy AZ wrote: "Love this one so much I read it aloud to my husband!"

haha, too funny!

How about these for option 1:

Ty wrote: "I think to be as strictly adherent as possible to the current task wording (and to remain consistent with what is expressly allowed), we should stick with main titles only - no subtitles."

Will do. Thanks, Ty!

Midu wrote: "How about these for option 1:
...."


The only one that would definitely qualify is .

The rest either do not qualify due to page count or you would need a GR librarian to modify the page count for you (from what info I could find).

Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Ty wrote: "I think to be as strictly adherent as possible to the current task wording (and to remain consistent with what is expressly allowed), we should stick with main titles only - no subtitle..."

Okay, so after some further discussions and review of previous seasons' task, and a teensy bit of regret on my part, I think subtitles will be allowed for both Options A and B. Sorry for being wishy-washy, folks!

I am going to read Immediate Action by Andy McNab and What Is the What by Dave Eggers (message #7 on Least Favorite Books of the Spring 2013 Challenge).

For Option A: and for Option C from Winter 2012-13.

Leslie wrote: "For Option A: and for Option C from Winter 2012-13."

okay for Option A.

(Option C will be verified by mods when you hyperlink the post :)

Does this one work for Option 1: windows on the lodge? The Winter Lodge

♥Robin ♥ wrote: "Does this one work for Option 1: windows on the lodge? The Winter Lodge

"

yes

Is the window (house in bottom right) too small on this cover?

Valorie wrote: "Is the window (house in bottom right) too small on this cover? "

It is a bit small. Unfortunately, I can't clearly tell if that's a window or a door from the picture on Goodreads.

Would The Wednesday Daughters work for this task?

Would this work

The windows are in the doors.

Ty wrote: "Valorie wrote: "Is the window (house in bottom right) too small on this cover? "

It is a bit small. Unfortunately, I can't clearly tell if that's a window or a ..."

There are two windows, one above the other, on the gable end of the house 9right side).

Cathy wrote: "Would this work

The windows are in the doors."

yep

Donna Jo wrote: "Ty wrote: "Valorie wrote: "Is the window (house in bottom right) too small on this cover? "

It is a bit small. Unfortunately, I can't clearly tell if that's a ..."

I'm sorry, the house is just too small in the GR cover pic for the windows to be clearly identifiable to me. I even tried to google for a larger image, but to no avail.

Ty wrote: "Donna Jo wrote: "Ty wrote: "Valorie wrote: "Is the window (house in bottom right) too small on this cover? "

It is a bit small. Unfortunately, I can't clearly ..."

That's odd, because I got a larger image button, which is how I noticed the windows. Hmmm. weird GR.

That's fine, I knew it was pretty small. Thanks Ty and Donna Jo! I'll find something else to fit that slot.

Is this one OK for option 1? It's cut off on the side a bit but is pretty clearly a window.



Thanks!

KarenF wrote: "Is this one OK for option 1? It's cut off on the side a bit but is pretty clearly a window.



Thanks!"

yes

are the windows on the buildings clear enough?

JennRenee wrote: "are the windows on the buildings clear enough? "

I had to google a larger image. Due to the severe angle, it's hard to identify as windows. Contextually, probably, but the various details of a window (framing, translucence, transmittance of light) cannot be discerned. Sorry!