The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

Questions or problems with completed task posts will be posted here.

If you have questions about your points on the Readerboard:

1. Make sure that the Readerboard has been updated through the post that you are concerned about.
2. Please check your math.
3. Check to see if one of your posts is listed in this thread with a question. If so, please make a NEW POST in the Completed tasks thread to clear up the question. DO NOT go back and edit the original post. I will not go backwards in the completed task thread to pick up points.
4. To avoid further questions/problems, please refer to the TASK DESCRIPTIONS and the POSTING REQUIREMENTS.

Thank you for helping keep the record keeping for the challenge as manageable as possible

Heather(Gibby) post 38

Please check your total - no need to repost, just correct your own records.

Peg W post 68

The Goodreads record shows that the book was first published in 2012. You will need to get the record corrected to show that the book was published in 1711 to claim a GO ticket for this.

Points have been awarded for the task.

XBM post 78

Magruder's Curiosity Cabinet includes the main page genre Childrens. Genres at review:
Historical>Historical Fiction 73 users
Fiction 42 users
Fantasy 31 users
Magical Realism 25 users
Historical 16 users
Adult Fiction 7 users
Adult 7 users
Mystery 6 users
Young Adult 4 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 4 users

Please review the Rules of the Challenge regarding the use of Childrens books in the SRC.

Sandy wrote: "XBM post 78

Magruder's Curiosity Cabinet includes the main page genre Childrens. Genres at review:
Historical>Historical Fiction 73 users
Fiction 42 users
Fantasy 31 users
Magical ..."

The blurb about the book makes a point of saying:
But as a plague spreads, Coney Island is placed under quarantine. The gang at Magruder’s finds that a missing mother is the least of their problems, as the once-glamorous resort town is abandoned to the freaks, anarchists, and madmen.

** Not a Children's or YA book ** (less)
OK, I just reviewed the rules. It's not on the AR Book Finder, and it is on the Google Doc - line 33, plus the main page publisher blurb saying not a Children's or YA book.

Kim wrote: "Sandy wrote: "XBM post 78

Magruder's Curiosity Cabinet includes the main page genre Childrens. Genres at review:
Historical>Historical Fiction 73 users
Fiction 42 users
Fantasy 31 ..."

You'll need to repost, including the line # of the verification.

The main page publisher blurb is not relevant - it is listed with a main page genre of Childrens.

Sandy wrote: "Kim wrote: "Sandy wrote: "XBM post 78

Magruder's Curiosity Cabinet includes the main page genre Childrens. Genres at review:
Historical>Historical Fiction 73 users
Fiction 42 users..."

Repost, not edit the original, correct?

Kim wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Kim wrote: "Sandy wrote: "XBM post 78

Magruder's Curiosity Cabinet includes the main page genre Childrens. Genres at review:
Historical>Historical Fiction 73 users
Fi..."

Correct - we never go back to look at old posts. To preserve your links and formatting, go to your old post, click "edit" at the bottom, copy the post from that window, then paste that into a new window and make your edits.

Claire post 118

Please repost, including the number of the option you are using. See the posting requirements :

"14. If a task contains multiple options, your post must specify the options that you are using."

Sarah BR post 124

To claim credit for a group read, you must post in the discussion thread a comment "about the contents of the book or your reaction to the book after you have read the book."

This is a discussion thread, and the comment must be specific to the book, and something that other readers can discuss along with you. A generic sentence, that could just as well apply to any book, doesn't meet the requirements of this task.

For instance, why do you believe this book is a "great classic" and will "always stand the test of time"?

Kaora post 125

Task 30.3 does not allow the use of books with Childrens as a main page genre. The Black Prism genres at review:
Fantasy 6610 users
Fiction 559 users
Fantasy>Epic Fantasy 419 users
Fantasy>High Fantasy 311 users
Fantasy>Magic 244 users
Adult 196 users
Adventure 152 users
Young Adult 136 users
Science Fiction Fantasy 125 users
Childrens 113 users

MindyM post 166

Task 20.2 requires a book with a minimum of 290 pages. Murder with Reservations has 272 pages.

Josie post 172

Just an FYI - no need to repost. We do not use kindle page numbers in the SRC. In this case, your book has a paperback edition with 236 pages, so the book still fits the task - but you should be careful in the future to look at the rules regarding page numbers - see the Rules of the Challenge:
"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."

Kaora wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Kaora post 125

Task 30.3 does not allow the use of books with Childrens as a main page genre. The Black Prism genres at review:
Fantasy 6610 users
Fiction 559 users
Fa..."

A verification as not really a childrens book means that the genre is overridden and the book can be used.

Inge post 245

Task 30.3, option 2a is a cover task, so the cover must be included in your post.

See the posting requirements and post 1 in the Completed Tasks thread.

Meagan post 248

In future, please remember to include the PAGE of the list on which your book is found. Page # is required, because it's easier to navigate to the correct page than to get to a number on the list.

No need to repost this time.

Sandy wrote: "Inge post 245

Task 30.3, option 2a is a cover task, so the cover must be included in your post.

See the posting requirements and post 1 in the Completed Tasks thread."

Aarrggghhh stupid me, I know that. Shouldn't post quickly while at work, will repost :)

Elizabeth P post 307

I assume you mean to claim a Golden Oldies ticket, not a Big Book ticket?

Mary P post 354

The Mountain Between Us was first published in 2010, so your second book must have been published in 2009 or earlier.

READ 60 Question 15.1

??? The Authenticity Project would be Book 1 can I use Project 16 as Book 2?

Dana wrote: "READ 60 Question 15.1

??? The Authenticity Project would be Book 1 can I use Project 16 as Book 2?"

Please ask task specific questions in the task help threads, and include links to the books you're asking about.

Sandy wrote: "Elizabeth P post 307

I assume you mean to claim a Golden Oldies ticket, not a Big Book ticket?"

Ugh yes I did, I'm so sorry! Do you need me to repost?

Elizabeth wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Elizabeth P post 307

I assume you mean to claim a Golden Oldies ticket, not a Big Book ticket?"

Ugh yes I did, I'm so sorry! Do you need me to repost?"

no, I figured out what you meant, just wanted to make sure I was correct.

Hello! Reader board says it is complete through post 400, but my post (message 274) doesn’t seem to be counted. My total should be 130 not 110.
I’ve completed tasks 20.10, 20.9, 30.5, 20.8, 20.6, and 20.1.
Thank you!

Florence wrote: "Hello! Reader board says it is complete through post 400, but my post (message 274) doesn’t seem to be counted. My total should be 130 not 110.
I’ve completed tasks 20.10, 20.9, 30.5, 20.8, 20.6, a..."

Found and fixed, Florence - it will show up in the next update. Thanks for the quick heads up!

Oma1229 post 412

You posted Welcome Me to Willoughby Close, which only shows as having a kindle edition. If there is a paper edition, you can ask a librarian to add it or to combine the paper edition with the kindle. If there is only a kindle edition, you will have to have it verified for length in the ebook verification thread.

Jammin Jenny post 423

Task 25.8, option 3, requires a book by a single author. Fresh Brewed Murder shows 2 authors.

Sorry about that. And I was doing so good this round!!

Sarah BR post 435

We do not use ebook page numbers in the SRC. Please see the Rules of the Challenge:
"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."

The top MMPB of 1984 has 328 pages, which does not fit the task requirements.

Aprilleigh post 470

I assume that you mean to claim task 5.1, not 5.10, since that's the task that matches your description and you've already claimed 5.10. If that is correct, no need to repost.

Sandy wrote: "Aprilleigh post 470

I assume that you mean to claim task 5.1, not 5.10, since that's the task that matches your description and you've already claimed 5.10. If that is correct, no need to repost."

Oops! Yes, 5.1.

LAUREN JODI

There seems to be a discrepancy in my points total on the Readerboard. My total is 160 but the reader board says 180.

These are the tasks I have claimed so far (up to post 450 on the Readerboard):
5.6, 15.10, 20.5, 25.3, 20.10, 20.2, 10.6, 10.8, 5.2, 10.2, and 20.4.

Can you please check? Maybe I've forgotten something.
Thanks very much.

Lauren wrote: "LAUREN JODI

There seems to be a discrepancy in my points total on the Readerboard. My total is 160 but the reader board says 180.

These are the tasks I have claimed so far (up to post 450 on the ..."

Thanks for the heads up, Lauren! You're correct in your point count (too bad, huh?) and the correct total should show up in the next update.

Thanks Sandy!
Lol! Yes, I guess I just have to read more :)

Amy B post 516

since Hench lists Comics as a main page genre, you will need to get it approved in the Not Really a Comic Book thread.

Sandy wrote: "Amy B post 516

since Hench lists Comics as a main page genre, you will need to get it approved in the Not Really a Comic Book thread."

I had this approved in the last challenge, message 79. Hope that helps!

Sandy wrote: "Amy B post 516

since Hench lists Comics as a main page genre, you will need to get it approved in the Not Really a Comic Book thread."

It's true - Jen K posted "Would you kindly approve Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots as not a comic despite the MPG Comics? It is about superheroes but a novel." It was approved by Sandy - Yes, not a graphic novel or comic book.

Thank you for your help - I'll post the question there in the future.

Amy wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Amy B post 516

since Hench lists Comics as a main page genre, you will need to get it approved in the Not Really a Comic Book thread."

It's true - Jen K posted "Woul..."

You'll need to repost the task, providing the previous approval message # in your post.

Aprilleigh post 566

A book by America's Test Kitchen will not work for an author based task. Please see the Rules of the Challenge effective spring 2021:

"Institutional authors and publishers, such as Scientific American and Time-Life Books, may not be used for tasks involving author information.."

Amy B post 571

I'm going to take this one, since it's already been the subject of too much discussion. In future, however, please keep in mind that you are required to include the post/line number of the approval.

Sandy wrote: "Aprilleigh post 566

A book by America's Test Kitchen will not work for an author based task. Please see the Rules of the Challenge effective spring 2021:

"Institutional authors and publishers, su..."

I missed that when I scanned through it - it would be very helpful if changes were highlighted as such. I'll see if I can fit it somewhere else.

Jammin Jenny post 662
Mother Knows Best includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Fantasy 121 users
Retellings 66 users
Young Adult 61 users
Fiction 36 users
Fantasy>Fairy Tales 29 users
Fair Tales>Fairy Tale Retellings 13 users
Audiobook 9 users
Paranormal>Witches 9 users
Fantasy>Magic 8 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 8 users

Please review the Rules of the Challenge regarding the use of Childrens books in the SRC.

Lauren Jodi post 669

Please check your point total. We differ once again, but this time, I think I'm correct! No need to repost.

Mazza1 post 723

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Young Adult 2991 users
Science Fiction >Dystopia 1943 users
Fiction 1509 users
Fantasy 1275 users
Science Fiction 822 users
Audiobook 504 users
Adventure 311 users
Science Fiction Fantasy 275 users
Childrens 197 users
Young Adult>Young Adult Fantasy 196 users

Please review the Rules of the Challenge regarding the use of Childrens books in the SRC.

Mazza1 post 724

The Fifth Elephant includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:

Fantasy 4325 users
Fiction 808 users
Humor 673 users
Humor>Comedy 218 users
Science Fiction Fantasy 143 users
Young Adult 123 users
Childrens 108 users
Adventure 92 users
Audiobook 90 users
Childrens>Middle Grade 74 users

Please review the Rules of the Challenge regarding the use of Childrens books in the SRC.

Sandy wrote: "Lauren Jodi post 669

Please check your point total. We differ once again, but this time, I think I'm correct! No need to repost."

Yes, this time it's my miscalculation! Thanks :)

Sandy wrote: "Mazza1 post 723

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes includes Childrens as a main page genre. Genres at review:
Young Adult 2991 users
Science Fiction >Dystopia 1943 users
Fiction 15..."

to be honest i wouldn't let a child of mine anywhere near this book but obviously there are some who would - violence, abuse starvation ......

Bookwrm526 post 744

The posting requirements include posting an up to date total of your points. Please remember to do this in your future posts.

MegSCL post 748

Please check your totals. 120 in post 747, plus 20 points here, gives you a total of 140 - you've posted 150 and continued the error throughout your next posts.

No need to repost. Please correct your totals and your total points going forward.

Kaora post 765

Please check your totals. 240 after your previous post, plus 30 this post, gives you a total of 270. No need to repost, just correct your records.