The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

30.2 Dlmrose's Task: Dig in!
On August 12, 1990, Sue, one of the largest, most extensive and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex specimens was discovered.

Choose 2 options and read one book for each.

1) Read a book set predominately in one of these places where T. rex fossils have been found: Canada: Alberta, Saskatchewan; USA: Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota

2) Read a book with an archaeologist or paleontologist as a main character. An archaeologist is a specialist in archaeology, the scientific study of prehistoric peoples and their cultures by analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, etc.. A paleontologist studies the science of the forms of life existing in former geologic periods, as represented by their fossils. Ex. The Crossing Places, Lion in the Valley, Site Unseen
Required: If If the character is not identified as an archaeologist or paleontologist in the GR book description provide a reference when you post.

3) Paleontologist and marine archaeologist Sue Hendrickson discovered the fossils. Read a book by an author named Sue or any variation of the name Susan as identified by Behind the Name. Ex. Susanna Kearsley, Sue Monk Kidd, Suzette Haden Elgin
The "Sue" name may occupy any position in the author's name, ex. Amy Sue Nathan Hyphenated names do not work.

4) Read a book with one of the following words in the title or subtitle: Bone, skeleton, skull, fossil, dinosaur. Plurals and possessives work, but no other variations.

Required:Identify the options

These work
Amelia Peabody series..."the meddling lady archaeologist "
The Shadowy Horses "Archaeologist Verity Grey"
Bastian
Wings of Refuge

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This help thread is open!

Dlmrose wrote: "This help thread is open!"

LAUREL CA

I wanted to check that Crocodile on the Sandbank with her main character, Amelia Peabody, as an archaeologist/Egyptologist is acceptable for option a of Task 30.2, for the character being an archaeologist, along with the rest of the series. There are many books in the series with Amelia and her husband, who is also an archaeologist. Thank you.

Laurel wrote: "Dlmrose wrote: "This help thread is open!"

LAUREL CA

I wanted to check that Crocodile on the Sandbank with her main character, Amelia ..."

Yes, the series works
Amelia Peabody..."the meddling lady archaeologist "

I found one that fits both options 2 & 3 ....
The Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley

I'm also planning to read
Kings of Colorado by David E. Hilton

So I think I'm covered. :-)

Dlmrose wrote: "Laurel wrote: "Dlmrose wrote: "This help thread is open!"

LAUREL CA

I wanted to check that Crocodile on the Sandbank with her main cha..."

Thank you!

Pat wrote: "I found one that fits both options 2 & 3 ....
The Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley

I'm also planning to read
[bookcover:K..."

looks good!

Would this book work for option 2, archaeologist: Bastian. The description alludes to the main character being an archaeologist. Example:"The forum excavations in Rome go on, directed by the iron-willed, charismatic Lord Bastian Satyr." Also... "The temple is the find of his career" is mentioned in the description.

Valorie wrote: "Would this book work for option 2, archaeologist: Bastian. The description alludes to the main character being an archaeologist. Example:"The forum excavations in Rome go on, directe..."

yes, in the author's note "Lord Bastian Satyr is credited as the archaeologist..."

Great! Thanks!

Option 1: Frostbite by David Wellington (set in Alberta, Canada)

Option 2: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters

I am going to go with

Option 3: When the Heart Waits: Spiritual Direction for Life's Sacred Questions by Sue Monk Kidd

Option 4: Daughter of Smoke & Bone

Will this work:

American Elsewhere

It is set in New Mexico, but the town of Wink is fictional (hopefully)

Fandury wrote: "Will this work:

American Elsewhere

It is set in New Mexico, but the town of Wink is fictional (hopefully)"

Yes, the reference to New Mexico works

Just out of curiosity, would work for option 4?

Lindsay wrote: "Just out of curiosity, would work for option 4?"

No, it doesn't work for 4.
But, it looks like Corvus may be a paleontologist. If that's true, then it would work for option 2

Would Wings of Refuge work for option 2? GR description mentions the main character doing an archaeological dig.

Hi!

I want to be sure that Haunted Ground by Erin Hart is okay for option 2.

Taken from the book description: Irish archaeologist Cormac Maguire and American pathologist Nora Gavin team up in a case that will open old wounds

Sam wrote: "Would Wings of Refuge work for option 2? GR description mentions the main character doing an archaeological dig."

yes, that works Hannah Rahov is an archaeologist

Thyan wrote: "Hi!

I want to be sure that Haunted Ground by Erin Hart is okay for option 2.

Taken from the book description: Irish archaeologist Cormac Maguire and American pathologist Nora Gavin..."

yes, that series works

Thank you, Dlmrose!

Hi
I didn't know if we needed to show proof of where a book is set in here ( the help thread ) , or when we post the completed task .

For Option 1 -
I'm reading To Hell on a Fast Horse: Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and the Epic Chase to Justice in the Old West

It's from this list -- books set in New Mexico :
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
( # 14 )

Thanks ~

For option 2
The Tomcat Line Series Book 1

MC is an archaeologist; children is not listed

Option 4:
Bones

children not listed

Kaye wrote: "Hi
I didn't know if we needed to show proof of where a book is set in here ( the help thread ) , or when we post the completed task .

For Option 1 -
I'm reading [book:To Hell on a Fast Horse: Bi..."

That works

Susan A wrote: "For option 2
The Tomcat Line Series Book 1

MC is an archaeologist; children is not listed

Option 4:
Bones

children not listed"

those work

would author Susan Conant work for opt #3?

Lindy-Lane wrote: "would author Susan Conant work for opt #3?"

As long as the book meets the rules..Susan works

Requesting approval, please!

Option 1: Wild Man - Colorado

Option 3: The Winter LodgeSusan Wiggs

Lacy wrote: "Requesting approval, please!

Option 1: Wild Man - Colorado

Option 3: The Winter LodgeSusan Wiggs"

Those work

For Option 3, can I read The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer?

Meghanly wrote: "For Option 3, can I read The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer?"

sure, that would work

I think I will be reading...

Option 1: Read a book set predominately in one of these places where T. rex fossils have been found: Canada: Alberta, Saskatchewan; USA: Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota
Book 1: Colorado Christmas by by C.C. Coburn. Setting in Colorado.
Option 3: Read a book by an author named Sue or any variation of the name Susan as identified by Behind the Name.
Book 2: Lip Lock by Susanna Carr. Author's first name variation: Susanna

Hina wrote: "I think I will be reading...

Option 1: Read a book set predominately in one of these places where T. rex fossils have been found: Canada: Alberta, Saskatchewan; USA: Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Ne..."

Happy reading

Question, I have already read a book for option 4 about the greatest dinosaur discoveries (I am on a dinosaur kick). I was wondering if I read

it would qualify as happening in the dinosaur places as it is a travel book on how to get on dinosaur digs and see the greatest locations for dinosaur finds but isn't "set" in any one place other than dinosaur digs in general.

Sharice wrote: "Question, I have already read a book for option 4 about the greatest dinosaur discoveries (I am on a dinosaur kick). I was wondering if I read [bookcover:Discovery Travel Adventure Dinosaur Digs|1..."

Option 1 requires the book to be set in one of the listed places. It doesn't seem like that books fits

Will The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America work as being set in Montana (option 1)?

Nick wrote: "Will The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America work as being set in Montana (option 1)?"

It's hard to tell- reviews say that much of the book is about policy.
It doesn't look like most of the book is set in Montana

Dlmrose wrote: "Nick wrote: "Will The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America work as being set in Montana (option 1)?"

It's hard to tell- reviews say that much of the book is abo..."

That's what I thought. I'll rethink.