The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

20.9 - Moderator's Pet - Deedee's Task: Alexander Hamilton

The musical Hamilton won 11 Tony Awards in 2016. This task is centered on Alexander Hamilton. Select one option.
Required: Identify the option.

A. Read a biography of Alexander Hamilton.

B. Read a historical novel where the main character is Alexander Hamilton. The goodreads description must mention Alexander Hamilton’s name.

C. Read a book with a MPG of American Revolution. The genre may be stand alone or embedded.

Approved for this task:

Reserved.
Not approved:

This help thread is open.

Can you please confirm American Revolution for The Hamilton Affair? Also, could it work for option B (if American Revolution falls off before you have a chance to verify)?

I love the Hamilton musical!! Please confirm Washington: A Life for MPG American Revolution. (I read Chernow's Hamilton biography during the summer challenge and enjoyed it, so I am eager to read his Washington biography as well.)

Brooke wrote: "Can you please confirm American Revolution for The Hamilton Affair? Also, could it work for option B (if American Revolution falls off before you have a chance to verify)?"

The Hamilton Affair is confirmed for American Revolution. Enjoy!

Christine wrote: "I love the Hamilton musical!! Please confirm Washington: A Life for MPG American Revolution. (I read Chernow's Hamilton biography during the summer challenge and enjoyed it, so I am ..."

Washington: A Life is confirmed for American Revolution. Enjoy!

I'm not familiar with american history, so can you confirm this book is about the right Alexander Hamilton? My Dear Hamilton: A Novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton

Sanity check just in case I missed something - Duel with the Devil should work for either option A or option B?

can i please get Rebel Spy for american revolution - currently 7ppl have it shelved that way

for people who have kindle unlimited - the following are available:
Alexander Hamilton: First Architect Of The American Government
Alexander Hamilton: Founding Father-: The Real Story of his life, his loves, and his death

Dee wrote: "for people who have kindle unlimited - the following are available:
Alexander Hamilton: First Architect Of The American Government
Alexander Hamilton: Founding Father-: The Re..."

Not sure about the US, but for anyone who likes a monster book, the Ron Chernow biography is also on KU in the UK: [book:Alexander Hamilton

And a couple of questions.

What about books BY Alexander Hamilton, i.e. The Federalist Papers

And about the musical itself, such as Hamilton: The Revolution

please can i have The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington noted for MPG american revolution currently both main and embedded genres

Can I get The Pox Party verified for American Revolution?

Although it probabaly won't fall of the MPG page, I would rather be safe. Could please note the genre for Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution-thanks

All the above listed books will fit this task! Specifically approved:

Hamilton: The Revolution
Alexander Hamilton, American
My Dear Hamilton: A Novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton
Duel with the Devil: The True Story of How Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Teamed Up to Take on America's First Sensational Murder Mystery
Duel: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr and the Future of America
Rebel Spy
Alexander Hamilton: Founding Father-: The Real Story of his life, his loves, and his death
The Federalist Papers
Alexander Hamilton
The Pox Party
Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution

Two more to verify for American Revolution just in case - Thieves' Quarry and The Ninth Daughter.

Another to verify for MPG American Revolution: Chains

(This has MPG Children but AR Bookfinder has IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 11.0 so it does meet SRC criteria)

Thanks, Deedee.

The following books are all approved for Option #3 as they all have the genre American Revolution.
Thieves' Quarry
The Ninth Daughter
Chains
Enjoy!

Could you please confirm Lafayette in the Somewhat United States for the MPG American Revolution? Thank you!

Could you please confirm The Red Pearl: A Novel of the American Revolution for the third option? The only MPG is History, but ... the title? Thanks!

Could you confirm Alex and Eliza for option B?

Thank you!

Ashley wrote: "Could you please confirm The Red Pearl: A Novel of the American Revolution for the third option? The only MPG is History, but ... the title? Thanks!"

Sorry I can't approve. I'm keeping to MPG = American Revolution.
Hope you can use the book elsewhere in the challenge!

Approved:
Lafayette in the Somewhat United States
Alex and Eliza

Could I please lock this in for Option #3: Tempest At Dawn? Ta!

Tempest at Dawn is approved for genre> American Revolution. Enjoy!

Thanks, Deedee :)

Which options did you approve Duel with the Devil for?

MPG Biography is present, and his name is listed in the Goodreads metadata, but unless you specifically intended the historical novel for option B to be fictional (non-fiction novels exist, although not to purists), that seems like an option that doesn't require hoping the MPG is still present when someone reviews it (and you never specifically stated which option it was approved for).

Aprilleigh wrote: "Which options did you approve Duel with the Devil for?

MPG Biography is present, and his name is listed in the Goodreads metadata, but unless you specifically intended the historic..."

Duel with the Devil fits option A since it is non-fiction with "biography" as a MPG. The book is a history of the relationship between Alexander Hamilton and the man who killed him, Aaron Burr.

Deedee wrote: "Aprilleigh wrote: "Which options did you approve Duel with the Devil for?

MPG Biography is present, and his name is listed in the Goodreads metadata, but unless you specifically in..."

Good enough for me, thanks!

The book was really well done, btw, if anyone else is interested. It kept my attention as well or better than In Cold Blood, and he provided extensive footnotes and citations for his sources. Outstanding research.

Please verify To Begin the World Anew: The Genius and Ambiguities of the American Founders for embedded genre American Revolution.

Thanks!

Sandy wrote: "Please verify To Begin the World Anew: The Genius and Ambiguities of the American Founders for embedded genre American Revolution.

Thanks!"

Verified for embedded genre. Enjoy!

Deedee wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Please verify To Begin the World Anew: The Genius and Ambiguities of the American Founders for embedded genre American Revolution.

Thanks!"

Verified for embedded genre..."

Thanks!

Can I verify The Midwife's Revolt for option C?

The Midwife's Revolt verified. Enjoy!

can i please get Eliza Hamilton: The Extraordinary Life and Times of the Wife of Alexander Hamilton - fo roption 3 (American revolution currently by 6 ppl); might also work for for option 2 (alexander is mentioned in the description)

Dee wrote: "can i please get Eliza Hamilton: The Extraordinary Life and Times of the Wife of Alexander Hamilton - fo roption 3 (American revolution currently by 6 ppl); might also work for for ..."

Eliza Hamilton: The Extraordinary Life and Times of the Wife of Alexander Hamilton is approved. Enjoy!

Please verify Ashes for option C: MPG American Revolution. It has children's in the genre list, but meets SRC requirements (IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 11.0). Thanks!

Ashes approved since it meets SRC requirements.

Hello! Can I get the genre American Revolution noted for Black Patriots and Loyalists: Fighting for Emancipation in the War for Independence? Thanks!

Jessica wrote: "Hello! Can I get the genre American Revolution noted for Black Patriots and Loyalists: Fighting for Emancipation in the War for Independence? Thanks!"

Yes, approved. Sorry at the delay in responding to your post.