Pick-a-Shelf discussion

Amy wrote: "Want to make sure I'm clear on task 10c. The author's initials have to be consecutive within either word, right? For example, I'm planning to use Marissa Meyer (MM) for HUMMDINGERS because the MM a..."

Tien is away, but I can answer the question. Amy is correct, the letters have to be right next to each other. Even though the task does not expressly say consecutive, that was the intent, as shown in the examples. By saying the letters do not wrap around, we mean that there are no letters in between them.

Sorry it wasn't clear.

Lyn (Readinghearts) wrote: "Amy wrote: "Want to make sure I'm clear on task 10c. The author's initials have to be consecutive within either word, right? For example, I'm planning to use Marissa Meyer (MM) for HUMMDINGERS beca..."

Could the item be amended to read "consecutive"? It really isn't clear the way it's written. Thanks.

Unfortunately, I can't amend the post since Tien posted it, but I will send her a PM for when she returns.

BTW - The same holds for the authors initials in ALL of the author tasks (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) where it says the initials have to be in order in the word. not just 10. If you notice, too, in all of the examples in every task the letters are next to each other.

The only exception is task 12, and note here Tien just says that the authors initials must be found in the word, but not "found in order"

Eep, im so sorry!

Its meant to be consecutive and i didnt check the claim for that one properly :(

I think i did that the day before i was flying out so was in a rush. Terribly sorry!

Would either of these work for task 10e: "double life"?

Trust No One
Those Girls

Those Girls works. Trust No One doesn't quite fit the bill.

LynnB wrote: "Yep, me too. And if I remember right, I think at least one other person has used non-consecutive letters for this. "

Firstly, again, apologies for the confusion. As always, things can make sense to yourself and another person but there seems to always be a different interpretation out there -individuality! :)

Secondly, I've gone through all the claimed slices & the planned tasks/books in Your Categories and found only 1 planned book that does not appear to qualify (it's still not yet read so I'll let her know to change it)

Tien wrote: "LynnB wrote: "Yep, me too. And if I remember right, I think at least one other person has used non-consecutive letters for this. "

Firstly, again, apologies for the confusion. As always, things ca..."

Not a problem... I just read another book. And I went through that category too, to see if there was another person who picked a book like that , but it was just me.

For task 3, e. Character: Read a book where main character is in politics OR the military, would any of these work?

City of Thieves
Act of War
The Guilty

City of Thieves & The Guilty seems okay; both MCs are soldiers but Act of War doesn't seem like he's one? A bit unclear actually, it's he CIA? I couldn't tell...

Tien wrote: "City of Thieves & The Guilty seems okay; both MCs are soldiers but Act of War doesn't seem like he's one? A bit unclear actually, it's he CIA? I couldn't tell..."

No problem...I'll go with one of the other two. Thanks.

For 5b. Title: Read a book which has on title / subtitle: a name of an animal OR a number (not spelt out but rather shown as numerical).

Would animal include dragon?

Coralie wrote: "For 5b. Title: Read a book which has on title / subtitle: a name of an animal OR a number (not spelt out but rather shown as numerical).

Would animal include dragon?"

Why not :)

For 8e (nerd, geek, genius), would either of these work:

Brain Jack
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom

Amy wrote: "For 8e (nerd, geek, genius), would either of these work:

Brain Jack -this seems a good fit
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom -this one is a bit unclear, sorry, am not sure about this one.

Tien wrote: "Amy wrote: "For 8e (nerd, geek, genius), would either of these work:

Brain Jack -this seems a good fit
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom -this one is a bit unclear, sor..."

Brain Jack it is. Thanks!

Will this work for 2a:



He isn't playing the guitar, but the guitar pertains to music.

Amy wrote: "Will this work for 2a:



He isn't playing the guitar, but the guitar pertains to music."

yes, perfect.

Another one needing approval...

Will this work for task 1, f (50% travel by main character):

Jack of Spies

Sounds like it might, Amy, though I'm not 100% sure. It's stated that he goes from city to city for his 'job' but it doesn't say whether he actually travels for this book's plot. I hope I'm making sense here...

However, if you read it and thinks 50% of book is of him travelling then I'll take your word for it.

Tien wrote: "Sounds like it might, Amy, though I'm not 100% sure. It's stated that he goes from city to city for his 'job' but it doesn't say whether he actually travels for this book's plot. I hope I'm making ..."

I have it earmarked to read for the SRC, so I'll read it anyway and decide. Thanks for the speedy reply!

Would this count as a person doing a sporty activity? (Jumping, leap frog?)

Lahni wrote: "Would this count as a person doing a sporty activity? (Jumping, leap frog?) "

You're testing my brain here... so long ago that I can't quite remember the intention of the task & how 'stretchy' it can be.

Leapfrog is a children's game so I wouldn't really count it as 'sports' as such but then again it's a physically-active game which is what sports is so... go for it, Lahni!