The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

15.2 - Roman Numerals
Roman numerals are based on seven symbols I, C, D, L, M, V, X

Read TWO books whose titles and/or subtitles together contain ALL 7 symbols/letters
ex. The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax I, C, D, L, M, X
Vermilion Drift V

Mexican Hat I, C, M, X
The Invisible Bridge L, D, V

Letters may appear more than once. All letters may appear in one book title, but you still need to read two books: the 2nd book must contain at least one Roman numeral letter

Required: Identify the letters that are found in the titles as shown in the examples

Texas Secrets: The Gallaghers of Morning Star- title OK

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This help thread is open!

Confirmation on Title/Subtitle here....
Texas Secrets: The Gallaghers of Morning Star...

Is "The Gallaghers..." considered a subtitle here? Looks like the Series is Texas Heroes, so wanted to confirm I had this correct that the other is a subtitle and can be used in finding the letters.

I'm not sure if I have "Texas Secrets: The Gallaghers of Morning Star" to work with, or only "The Gallaghers of Morning Star".

Thanks in advance.

Tara Jo wrote: "Confirmation on Title/Subtitle here....
Texas Secrets: The Gallaghers of Morning Star...

Is "The Gallaghers..." considered a subtitle here? Looks like the Series is Texas Heroes, ..."

That really looks like it should be a series title, but we go with the GR record. Since it appears that way now, I'll note that the subtitle works

Got a pair to share …

I, C, D, L, M, V, X
She Flew the Coop: A Novel Concerning Life, Death, Sex and Recipes in Limoges, Louisiana
and

I, M, V
Fat Vampire

I may change my second book, but right now it looks like a fun and whacky read!

wondering about this one. on the cover the title appears to be "being a jane austen mystery: jane and his lordship's legacy" would the "m" from mystery work as one of the roman numerals?

Lindy-Lane wrote: "

wondering about this one. on the cover the title appears to be "being a jane austen mystery: jane and his lordship's legacy" would the "m" from m..."

We use titles as they appear on GR. There is no M in the title.
If you think a title/subtitle needs correction you could ask a librarian in General Help

I plan on reading:

The Vampire Club - I C L M V

The Medea Complex - D X

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "I plan on reading:

The Vampire Club - I C L M V

The Medea Complex - D X"

Looks good, Fiona

I believe that I've found a book with all the letters: The Revenant of Thraxton Hall: The Paranormal Casebooks of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

So, now I will just need to add a second book with at least one of the letters since there isn't a one book option, correct?

Jenifer wrote: "I believe that I've found a book with all the letters: The Revenant of Thraxton Hall: The Paranormal Casebooks of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

So, now I will just need to add a second b..."

Correct, this is a two book task

I would like to see if Christmas at Rose Hill Farm: An Amish Love Story would work -- specifically "An Amish..." as the subtitle.

Thanks!

Melissa (SweetMelissa) wrote: "I would like to see if Christmas at Rose Hill Farm: An Amish Love Story would work -- specifically "An Amish..." as the subtitle.

Thanks!"

You can use the subtitle

One to share -- a title/subtitle with all seven letters in it: A Jane Austen Education: How Six Novels Taught Me About Love, Friendship, and the Things That Really Matter by William Deresiewicz. I do understand that another book with at least one of these letters must also be read.

Can you approve Sex, Marry, Kill for length? My edition says 252 pages. I thought there were some page parameters, but I can't find it in the rules.

Hmm I have that Jane Austen book on the to-read shelf- may have to get it

Vicki wrote: "Can you approve Sex, Marry, Kill for length? My edition says 252 pages. I thought there were some page parameters, but I can't find it in the rules."

There is a paperback so you don't need to get it verified

I just want to double-check that I haven't missed any letters:

The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen - I, C, D, L, M, and V
xo Orpheus: Fifty New Myths - X

Melissa wrote: "I just want to double-check that I haven't missed any letters:

The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen - I, C, D, L, M, and V
[book:xo Orpheus: Fifty New Myths|17..."

They are all there :)

Yay! Thanks :)

I just realized the roman numerals have to be in title-subtitle...
I already had the books selected, but with authors. Shoot!

Pia wrote: "I just realized the roman numerals have to be in title-subtitle...
I already had the books selected, but with authors. Shoot!"

Pia, I did the same thing with one of the 30 point tasks - found the books only to realize that they also needed to be certain numbers in the series. :)

Just moved everything around and I think I found the books I need for this task.
I just felt so dumb!

I am going to read:

Book 1: Lover Be Mine by Nicole Jordan. I, L, M, V
Book 2: Expectant Bride by Lynne Graham. C, D, X

Hina wrote: "I am going to read:

Book 1: Lover Be Mine by Nicole Jordan. I, L, M, V
Book 2: Expectant Bride by Lynne Graham. C, D, X"

enjoy!

Bright Lights, Big Ass: A Self-Indulgent, Surly, Ex-Sorority Girl's Guide to Why It Often Sucks in the City, or Who Are These Idiots and Why Do They All Live Next Door to Me? also appears to have all 7 letters in it and then just use a random book for the second one

Dee wrote: "Bright Lights, Big Ass: A Self-Indulgent, Surly, Ex-Sorority Girl's Guide to Why It Often Sucks in the City, or Who Are These Idiots and Why Do They All Live Next Door to Me? also appe..."

as long as the second one has at least one of the 7 letters it would work

Letters of Intent: Women Cross the Generations to Talk about Family, Work, Sex, Love, and the Future of Feminism has a very long subtitle. So I'm posting to make sure it's acceptable for all letters.
I know I would still need to read a second book with at least one.

Julia wrote: "Letters of Intent: Women Cross the Generations to Talk about Family, Work, Sex, Love, and the Future of Feminism has a very long subtitle. So I'm posting to make sure it's acceptabl..."

yes, a long subtitle is fine

The book, has the subtitle "a Historical Tale of Battling Smallpox". So, would that book combined with work for this task? First book, has CDLMX, second VIC. My problem is the subtitle does not appear in the title part on the Good Reads home page and that is where the X is

Andy wrote: "The book, has the subtitle "a Historical Tale of Battling Smallpox". So, would that book combined with work for this task? First ..."

It must appear on the GR record, but you can have the subtitle added by a GR librarian

@Andy & Dlmrose - subtitle added.

Bea wrote: "@Andy & Dlmrose - subtitle added."

Thank you very much,
Andy

Just wanting to double-check that I haven't missed any letters :-)

Six-Gun Snow White (I, X)

Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail (M, L, V, D, C).

LouLouReads wrote: "Just wanting to double-check that I haven't missed any letters :-)

Six-Gun Snow White (I, X)

[book:Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalach..."

All 7 accounted for :)