The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

25.2 - Jenn Renee's task: Santa by any other name is..... well, still Santa
Santa Claus is known throughout the world and has many names and spellings. We know him as Santa but he also has been known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, and Kris Kringle. He may have many names but he is loved all the same. Let’s celebrate Santa Claus!

For this task, choose one of these three options: NOTE: Both books must come from the same option.

Option 1: The modern name Santa Claus comes from the Dutch name Sinterklaas. The spelling can be traced back to the 1820’s, when the Santa Claus that Americans celebrates today was created. For this option, read two books by two different authors with a first or last name that could be pronounced the same way but that are spelled differently. For example: Sarah Rees Brennan and Sara Shepard; Catherine Fisher and Rusty Fischer; Alan Bradley and Sarah Addison Allen

Option 2: Santa Claus is also known by other names across the continents... Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle and Father Christmas are a few. For this option, read two books written by one author who writes under a pseudonym. The two books must be published under a two different names. For example: Nora Roberts and J.D. Robb; Stephen King and Richard Bachman; Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels

Option 3: Santa Claus not only has multiple names but also a couple of nicknames - St. Nick or just Santa. For this option, read two books by two different authors where the first name of one of the authors is commonly used as a nickname for the first name of the other author. The genders of the authors must be the same. For example: Lillian Jackson Braun and Lili St. Crow OR where the last name of one of the authors can be found within the last name of the other author. The last name must be found intact. For example: Kate Jacobs and Alan Jacobson.

Required: State which option you chose when you post.

Approved

Option 1- Alyson- Allison
Jeanne - Jean
Laurie- Lori
Susan- Susann

Option 2-

Option 3- Jonathan - John
Elizabeth- Libba
Kathryn- Kate
Lilian- Lili
Jennifer- Jenny
Susan- Sue
Joanne- Anne
Marcus- Mark
Jacqueline- Jackie
Loretta- Lora
Harrison-Harris
Harte-Hart
Andrews- Andre

not approved

Optoion 1-

Option 2-

Option 3- Allison- Alice
Susanna - Susan

This thread is now open.

For Option 3: Would the authors Jonathan Franzen and John Connolly work even though the "nickname" would probably be spelled Jon?

Thanks!

Michelle wrote: "For Option 3: Would the authors Jonathan Franzen and John Connolly work even though the "nickname" would probably be spelled Jon?

Thanks!" yes this will work. :)

Anyone know if "Libba" (as in Libba Bray) is a nickname for Elizabeth? Her real name is Marthe E. Bray, so I suspect it might be, but I can't find anything that proves it.

Chris wrote: "Anyone know if "Libba" (as in Libba Bray) is a nickname for Elizabeth? Her real name is Marthe E. Bray, so I suspect it might be, but I can't find anything that proves it."

I would take Libba as a nickname for Elizabeth since Libby is a nickname for Elizabeth

For Option 3 - Can I use Kathryn Lasky and Kate Jacobs. thanks

Option 3:


Would these work?

Would Alyson Noel and Alison Croggon work, or is that too close?
If so, I could also work with Jenny Nimmo and Jennifer Weiner from my bookshelf.

I've got two options:

Jeanne Ray and Jean Hager for A
or
Susan Conant and Sue Monk Kidd for C

Kathy G. wrote: "For Option 3 - Can I use Kathryn Lasky and Kate Jacobs. thanks"

yes this works.

Anomander wrote: "Option 3:


Would these work?"

yes

Sarah wrote: "Would Alyson Noel and Alison Croggon work, or is that too close?
If so, I could also work with Jenny Nimmo and Jennifer Weiner from my bo..."

the first one would work for option A and the 2nd would work for option C

Does Anne work for a nickname for Joanne?

Hettie wrote: "Does Anne work for a nickname for Joanne?"

yes i will take this since the nickmane is in the name completely.

Jenn Renee wrote: "Hettie wrote: "Does Anne work for a nickname for Joanne?"

yes i will take this since the nickmane is in the name completely."

Thanks very much. I was hoping that it might count. Now I have a few choices of books that I can choose.

Would Susan work as a nickname for Susanna?

option 1 - Lori (as in Lori Foster) and Laurie (as in Laurie R. King)?

Meagan wrote: "Would Susan work as a nickname for Susanna?"

This one is hard for me. I think Susan is a name in its own. The Susannas I have know go by Sue.

Did you miss my post #12?

Would Mark work as a nickname for Marcus?

Bea wrote: "Did you miss my post #12?"

Apparently I did, I am sorry. I read and thought I replied. Yes these will both work.

Aleksandra wrote: "Would Mark work as a nickname for Marcus?"

Yes I actually know a Marcus that goes by Mark.

Jenn Renee wrote: "Aleksandra wrote: "Would Mark work as a nickname for Marcus?"

Yes I actually know a Marcus that goes by Mark."

Thank You :)

for option 3, would you consider Jackie a nickname for Jacqueline? i have a friend named Jacqueline, but goes by Jackie. just want to make sure! thanks. :)

For option 3, would you accept Lora (author Lora Leigh) as a nickname for Loretta (Loretta Chase)?

kiki wrote: "for option 3, would you consider Jackie a nickname for Jacqueline? i have a friend named Jacqueline, but goes by Jackie. just want to make sure! thanks. :)"

yes this is fine.

Mrs.soule wrote: "For option 3, would you accept Lora (author Lora Leigh) as a nickname for Loretta (Loretta Chase)?"

Yes i will take it.

great, thank you! :)

Jenn Renee wrote: "Mrs.soule wrote: "For option 3, would you accept Lora (author Lora Leigh) as a nickname for Loretta (Loretta Chase)?"

Yes i will take it."

Thanks!

Can you have husband n wife authors?

Jonathan Kellerman and Faye Kellerman?

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Can you have husband n wife authors?

Jonathan Kellerman and Faye Kellerman?"

This doesn't fit any of the options. sorry

I am in a pickle, as I have 4 authors all named Kate lol and no idea which 2 to pick. Could you help which would be good please.

Kate Atkinson or Kate Cann or Kate Jacobs or Kate Morton

I read a book by Kate Morton last season and enjoyed it.

Me, too. The Forgotten Garden, Meghan?

Anomander wrote: "Me, too. The Forgotten Garden, Meghan?"

Yep!

I really like Kate Atkinson - I'm planning on working in her latest (Started Early, Took My Dog) in for this task by pairing her with Ace Atkins. Case Histories is a great place to start with her.

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I am in a pickle, as I have 4 authors all named Kate lol and no idea which 2 to pick. Could you help which would be good please.

Kate Atkinson or Kate Cann or [author..."

Which option are you wanting to choose? Both authors named Kate wouldn't work for the options? For option 1 they would need to be spelled differently and option 3 one would need to be a nickname for the other so Kate and Katherine would work.

Jenn Renee wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I am in a pickle, as I have 4 authors all named Kate lol and no idea which 2 to pick. Could you help which would be good please.

Kate Atkinson or [author:Kat..."

No problem, can I have John and Jonathan?

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Jenn Renee wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I am in a pickle, as I have 4 authors all named Kate lol and no idea which 2 to pick. Could you help which would be good please.

[author:Kate Atkinson|1001..."

yes that will work.

Will Susan Vreeland and Jacqueline Susann work for Option 1?

I can see pronouncing Susann as Susan or Sus-ann. I'm hoping for the first.

Would these work for option 3?

Charlaine Harris/ Thea Harrison

Megan Hart/ Marie Harte

Ilona Andrews/ Bella Andre

Fran wrote: "Would these work for option 3?

Charlaine Harris/ Thea Harrison

Megan Hart/ Marie Harte

Ilona Andrews/ Bella Andre"

they all would work great!

Thanks Jenn Renee!

Would Alice be a nickname for Alison?

MJ wrote: "Would Alice be a nickname for Alison?"

I believe Alice is a name entirely on it's on and not a nickname. I would say no to Alice as a nickname for Allison.

I don't know if this will change your mind about Alice, but my best friend's name is Alicia (Al-ee-see-yah) and one of her nicknames is Alice.

Angie wrote: "I don't know if this will change your mind about Alice, but my best friend's name is Alicia (Al-ee-see-yah) and one of her nicknames is Alice."

I think it would for for Alicia since the name alice is almost in the name Alicia completely but I don't think its a nickname for Allison.