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Janice, I'm putting you right to work ;-)

Sports Nay Task - Theme of the book is food. Yum!

Is it okay if food is an important topic? In the Hannah Swensen cozy mysteries I guess the main theme would be the murder/mystery, but there's talk about food on basically every page and there are recipes in it as well. Would that work?

Peggy wrote: "Janice, I'm putting you right to work ;-)

Sports Nay Task - Theme of the book is food. Yum!

Is it okay if food is an important topic? In the Hannah Swensen cozy mysteries I guess the main theme w..."

Yes, that would be acceptable.

Peggy, I just finished Midnight at the Blackbird Café. It is a cute story with some magical realism and women's lit type clean romance. A main concept of the story is a young woman keeping her grandmother's cafe open. There is plenty of talk about pies and other food. I would say it's an important part of the story and would probably work for that task as well.

Thanks for the tip, Kristie!

Oh, I think I saw a task with spoon on the cover, would work for that one too.

Hi Janice -
Art/literature - painting on the cover.
In the Dutch House the book cover is a painting that is referenced in the book. Will that work?

Jayme wrote: "Hi Janice -
Art/literature - painting on the cover.
In the Dutch House the book cover is a painting that is referenced in the book. Will that work?"

Yes, it will work.

For # 3 Harvard books

Harry Potter and His dark materials is on the list but they both written as a book set (Harry Potter 1-7 and Dark Materials 1-3). Can we read just one book from that set?

Dominique wrote: "For # 3 Harvard books

Harry Potter and His dark materials is on the list but they both written as a book set (Harry Potter 1-7 and Dark Materials 1-3). Can we read just one book from that set?"

Yes, you can break up the set and read just one book from it.

Janice wrote: "Dominique wrote: "For # 3 Harvard books

Harry Potter and His dark materials is on the list but they both written as a book set (Harry Potter 1-7 and Dark Materials 1-3). Can we read just one book ..."

Thanks!

If you have Card 5, Nay for Entertainment and need a Paranormal Fantasy book, check this one out! Fledgling. I am currently listening to the audiobook and at 30%, it has been a fascinating story!

Thanks for the rec Cherie ;-)

It is really a different look at vampires, Margo. I finished it on Friday. I hope you like it.

Rebecca wrote: "Question for number #2 yay response is it, There are teeth of fangs on the cover? It doesn't sounds phonetic when said out loud not to mention all of the vampire books I've looked through vampires ..."

No fangs or teeth on the cover. only feet. :o) If you were asking about Fledgling, that is.

Rebecca wrote: "Question for number #2 yay response is it, There are teeth of fangs on the cover? It doesn't sounds phonetic when said out loud not to mention all of the vampire books I've looked through vampires ..."

Typo - it should read "teeth OR fangs". Was that your question? The cover doesn't have to be a vampire. It could be a wolf, a dragon.

Too funny, Janice, I have Dragon Teeth on Card 10 for Nay on Science "the theme of the book is dinosaurs". I did not get the teeth or fangs task.

I will go post it there. I also have another book that fits the task.

How about for 4 Nay--painting on cover. I'm pretty sure the thing in the circle is an actual famous painting (just based on what the book is about)?

Beth wrote: "How about for 4 Nay--painting on cover. I'm pretty sure the thing in the circle is an actual famous painting (just based on what the boo..."

I'm going to say no. I can't determine that it's a painting, and it's not prominent enough. What is prominent is the bust. Sorry.

Beth - while I was gophering today, I found three lists on Listipia that have paintings on the cover.

Novel Covers Using Historical Paintings
Book Covers with Art/Paintings
In a Painter's Studio

They may all have some of the same books, but it is worth a try.

I am going to read The Bellini Madonna: A Novel. I have had it on a list for the last several challenges and not read it yet. I bought it at a book sale.

Cherie wrote: "Beth - while I was gophering today, I found three lists on Listipia that have paintings on the cover.

Novel Covers Using Historical Paintings
Book Covers with Art/Paintings
In a Painter's Studio
..."

Thanks, Cherie! I will probably go to those lists before the year is up.


Right now, I am just trying to see where what I already have fits, especially stuff that has been sitting around waiting for an excuse to read it... Looking for ways to use up TBR

I'm also a bit confused about Art/Lit Nay. A painting on the cover. Is a cover that is a painting ok? I own this cover of The Gift of Rain you can tell it's a painting by the sky and tree. What about Looks like poured paint to me.

Vicki wrote: "I'm also a bit confused about Art/Lit Nay. A painting on the cover. Is a cover that is a painting ok? I own this cover of The Gift of Rain you ca..."

I'd agree with The Gift of Rain, but I'm not sure about the other.

Janice wrote: "Vicki wrote: "I'm also a bit confused about Art/Lit Nay. A painting on the cover. Is a cover that is a painting ok? I own this cover of The Gift of Rain [bookcover:The Gift of Rain|6..."

Thanks, that's the one I own anyways :D

Last year, I had a task that said "art on the cover" and it caused some confusion, so this year I thought I would clarify it more by saying "painting". It is rather subjective and I'm sorry for that. This will be one task where you'll have to explain your reasoning as to why you think it's a painting.

For the Task #5 -
Nay Task - The book is positioned 0-40 on your Goodreads TBR shelf.

Unbelievable, I know, but my TBR list is empty. I create my want to read lists using my "local-library" list, which are books that cross my path that I check for my library's shelf inventory.

My actual To Read lists are exclusives titled
Challenge Choices
Winter - SRC
and
Clean Sweep 2020

Can I use one of those as my TBR, or would you prefer I move 40 books from my local library list into my Want To Read list and then choose one of those for this task?

♞ Pat wrote: "For the Task #5 -
Nay Task - The book is positioned 0-40 on your Goodreads TBR shelf.

Unbelievable, I know, but my TBR list is empty. I create my want to read lists using my "local-library" list,..."

Everyone uses TBR shelves a little differently. I have two. One is for physical books/ebooks. The other is for audiobooks. These are books I own and will read.

Go ahead and use any of the exclusive shelves you've listed. When reporting, give the list name as well as the position the book is on that list. Hehehe... that gives you a bit more options. Shhhh! Don't tell anyone.

Thanks Janice. You're awesome!

Would either of these covers work for the Art/Litterature Nay task - a painting on the cover?



I can either read my own edition (the first one) or borrow the second one from the library...

Marie Claude wrote: "Would either of these covers work for the Art/Litterature Nay task - a painting on the cover?

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Yes, they will both work.

Janice wrote: "Marie Claude wrote: "Would either of these covers work for the Art/Litterature Nay task - a painting on the cover?

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Yes, they will both..."

Great! Thank you :)

My suggestions for my tasks
Geography Yay The book is set in Italy, or written by an Italian author The Days of Abandonment The Lying Life of Adults
Art/Literature Nay There is a painting on cover.

For Art/Nay painting on the cover does it have to be like an art painting or would you accept this cover with streaks of red paint?

Katrisa wrote: "For Art/Nay painting on the cover does it have to be like an art painting or would you accept this cover with streaks of red paint?

[bookcover:Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of..."

No. It has to be an art painting.

That cover would be perfect for the profile task.

Janice wrote: "Katrisa wrote: "For Art/Nay painting on the cover does it have to be like an art painting or would you accept this cover with streaks of red paint?

[bookcover:Stamped from the Beginning: The Defin..."

That was my next question! :)

For the art/literature nay task read a book with a painting on the cover would either of these count?

Janice wrote: "Vicki wrote: "I'm also a bit confused about Art/Lit Nay. A painting on the cover. Is a cover that is a painting ok? I own this cover of The Gift of Rain . I hope you enjoy it!

Yvette wrote: "For the art/literature nay task read a book with a painting on the cover would either of these count?
[bookcover:The Picture of Dorian Gray|18..."

Yes to both.

Lilisa wrote: "Janice wrote: "Vicki wrote: "I'm also a bit confused about Art/Lit Nay. A painting on the cover. Is a cover that is a painting ok? I own this cover of The Gift of Rain [bookcover:The..."

I'm confused. The quoted text is for The Gift of Rain, but the bookcover is from Harry Potter. Are you asking if that cover for Harry Potter works as a painting on the cover? If so, I would say no. It doesn't look like a painting to me.

Janice wrote: "Lilisa wrote: "Janice wrote: "Vicki wrote: "I'm also a bit confused about Art/Lit Nay. A painting on the cover. Is a cover that is a painting ok? I own this cover of The Gift of Rain..."

No,wasn’t asking for a ruling, just commenting. The Gift of Rain which is what Vickie had - I was commenting I hope she enjoys it - not sure what happened when I linked it - weird! I fixed it. Sorry for the confusion!

No problem. That was weird how the link changed like that.

Janice, I have the audiobook of A Room with a View. Paperback is 119 pages, hardback is 229.

Rule is " In the case of ebooks & audiobooks, use the hardcover or paperback edition to determine page length"

Which number should I take?

Margo wrote: "Janice, I have the audiobook of A Room with a View. Paperback is 119 pages, hardback is 229.

Rule is " In the case of ebooks & audiobooks, use the hardcover or paperback edition to d..."

You go with the first one that comes up on the editions page. Unfortunately, that's the 119 page one. But, all the other editions are well over the 175 page requirement, and all the audiobook editions are over 7 hours long (except for the abridged editions). Perhaps this paperback is abridged as well, or in very small and tight font.

You know what? I'm going to rule that you go with the next paperback listed which is 204 pages. That's more consistent with a 7 hour audiobook.

Thanks janice. I thought we always went with the first hardback edition in the case of audiobooks. Thats the way I've been reporting. I will go back and change them to the correct way. All are way more than 175 pages anyway.

You live and learn 😉

Margo wrote: "Thanks janice. I thought we always went with the first hardback edition in the case of audiobooks. Thats the way I've been reporting. I will go back and change them to the correct way. All are way ..."

We changed the rules this year. A lot of books don't have hardcover editions anymore. So to make it easier, we changed it to the first print edition (hardcover or paperback) that comes up on the editions page.

oh well at least I noticed before the end of January LOL

For Art/Lit - Painting on cover, I want to verify this book.

It looks like a painting to me. I own the hardcover and I'm pretty sure I can see brushstrokes, but I can't figure out what painting it is.

It looks like a painting to me as well.

Janice wrote: "It looks like a painting to me as well."

Great, thanks!

If anyone needs a book for Geography: Yay - the setting, significant character, or author name is Florence the book will work. One of the MC's name is Florence and the book is pretty good too.