The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

30.3 - Dlmrose's task: Greek Key

A greek key is a decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif.


Read two books using two different options. REQUIRED: Identify the options you chose when you post.

Option 1. Read a book with a lock and/or key on the cover- the lock image must show a keyhole or locking system like a combination lock/keypad used exclusively to secure something.

REQUIRED: Include the cover when you post.

Option 2. The greek key is also known as a meander. The motif took its name from the river Meander, a river with many twists, mentioned by Homer in Iliad. Read a book from the list Best Twists
REQUIRED: Indicate the page and the book's numbered position on the list.

Option 3. The meander became associated with the legends of King Minos of Crete and the story of Theseus slaying the Minotaur in the labyrinth.

Read a book with one of these words in the title or subtitle: labyrinth, maze, jungle, snarl, tangle, warren. Plurals, possessives and compound words or variations that preserve the word meaning may be used.

Option 4. Read a book with a repeating pattern of items or design elements on the cover. The items must be arranged in an organized pattern and be similar in size and style. ex.

Required: Include the cover when you post.

OK
Key

opt 4

these don't work
- no distinct pattern - items not similar in size not an organized pattern not an organized pattern not an organized pattern

This thread is now open!

Option 2 - - Yann Martel #16

Option 3 - - James Dashner

I was wondering if the repeating pickets in the fence would work for option 4: in this book

How about or for option 4?

ok for option 4 - the rows of cut wheat?

Checking for option 4:


Thanks.

Well, shoot, I see you've approved a similar title from the same series, so I guess this one is OK. Sorry to bother you.

Would this cover qualify for option 4? ('0' and '1' repeats)

Is it my computer, or is the Best Twist list not functioning? For me, and I've tried it several times, it works until page 11 which has every entry numbered 995. Page 12 has 995 and then switches to 1133. And it continues like that through the final page.

Here are a couple from my TBR which should qualify for Option 4:

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Option 2 - - Yann Martel #16

Option 3 - - James Dashner"

those work

Sheila wrote: "I was wondering if the repeating pickets in the fence would work for option 4: in this book

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yes, that would work

Elizabeth wrote: "How about or for option 4?"

Either would work

Pat wrote: "ok for option 4 - the rows of cut wheat?

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No, sorry, too indistinct for a repeat

Teri-k wrote: "Checking for option 4:


Thanks.

Well, shoot, I see you've approved a similar title from the same series, so I guess this one is OK. Sorry to bother you."

No bother, that works

Teri-k wrote: "Is it my computer, or is the Best Twist list not functioning? For me, and I've tried it several times, it works until page 11 which has every entry numbered 995. Page 12 has 995 and then switches t..."

I think it is because the scores are tied- the numbers reflect rankings

Ann A wrote: "Here are a couple from my TBR which should qualify for Option 4:
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Thanks, both work

Bea wrote: "Would this cover qualify for option 4? ('0' and '1' repeats)"

Yes, that works

Judy wrote: "Would work for Option 4? The food items are arranged in a circle.

Thanks!"

No, sorry, the items are arranged in a circle but vary in size from the small berries and pretzels to the large ear of corn

Then how do I identify the # for the book I want to use, if an entire page has the same #? Should I add the location on the page, perhaps? And would that be considered enough?

Dlmrose wrote: "Teri-k wrote: "Is it my computer, or is the Best Twist list not functioning? For me, and I've tried it several times, it works until page 11 which has every entry numbered 995. Page 12 has 995 and ..."

Teri-k wrote: "Then how do I identify the # for the book I want to use, if an entire page has the same #? Should I add the location on the page, perhaps? And would that be considered enough?

Dlmrose wrote: "Teri..."

We'll add "include the page number" to the posting requirement. I should be able to find it, but anything you want to add to make my job easier is always appreciated!

ok. What about this one for option 4?

Dlmrose wrote: "Teri-k wrote: "Then how do I identify the # for the book I want to use, if an entire page has the same #? Should I add the location on the page, perhaps? And would that be considered enough?

Dlmro..."

I hate to think of you having to scan several pages to find a particular book. My eye's started to cross as it was. :)

For Option 4, would this cover work?



Thanks!

Dlmrose wrote: "Bea wrote: "Would this cover qualify for option 4? ('0' and '1' repeats)"

Yes, that works"

Thank you.

Pat wrote: "ok. What about this one for option 4?

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yes, that works

Would the style of design of the Penguin English Library editions (https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...) generally fit?
e.g. ; ;

Thanks!

Christine wrote: "For Option 4, would this cover work?



Thanks!"

No, sorry, the pattern is not organized.

Okay. Would this one work for Option 4?

Option 1? Locke & Key, Volume 1: Welcome to Lovecraft

DLMRose

- the flag decoration (I can see 3 of them)
- the wallpaper design

Do the rankings on the Best Twists list shift with time? And so do we need to have our book verified by it's page/placement now?

Christine wrote: "Okay. Would this one work for Option 4?

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No, the rings are not similar in size

Saw this one in real life, and there are patterned details, OK

Bellagbear wrote: "Option 1? Locke & Key, Volume 1: Welcome to Lovecraft"

No, sorry, Books whose main page lists any of these genres: Sequential Art, Comics, Comic Book, or Manga may only be used for 5, 10, and 15 point tasks.

Dee wrote: "DLMRose

- the flag decoration (I can see 3 of them)
- the wallpaper design"

yes, either would work

Victoria wrote: "Do the rankings on the Best Twists list shift with time? And so do we need to have our book verified by it's page/placement now?"

No, just make note of the page and number when you select the book and that's fine.

Would this count as a repeating pattern?

Are you allowing books with the main page genre of childrens? I was looking at using for option 1 (keyhole).

At the bottom of the cover is a small vineyard with rows of grapevines pictured, would this work as a pattern?

Dlmrose wrote: "Bellagbear wrote: "Option 1? Locke & Key, Volume 1: Welcome to Lovecraft"

No, sorry, Books whose main page lists any of these genres: Sequential Art, Comics, Comic Book, or Manga ma..."

yeah I realised that too late :(. Thanks for answering!

Option 1 - keyhole just below door handle

LouLouReads wrote: "

Would this count as a repeating pattern?"

No, it is not an organized pattern

Hannah wrote: "Are you allowing books with the main page genre of childrens? I was looking at using for option 1 (keyhole)."

Children's genre books may be used as long as they meet SRC rules

Valorie wrote: "At the bottom of the cover is a small vineyard with rows of grapevines pictured, would this work as a pattern? "

yes

Book Concierge wrote: "Option 1 - keyhole just below door handle
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yes, that works

Option 4? The greenish flowers at the bottom, or the blue flowers at the top?

LouLouReads wrote: "

Option 4? The greenish flowers?"

that works

Catherine wrote: "Would the style of design of the Penguin English Library editions (https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...) generally fit?
e.g. ; [bookcover..."

yes, in general, but there are some on the list that may not work