The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

Ah-ha! I didn't get any of that from the reviews (although admittedly I was reading them with one eye shut to keep from reading possible spoilers ;o)). From Lahni and Karen's descriptions, it sounds like this book would fit perfectly. Thanks! Off to put it on my TBR list, too......

Revolution was one of my 2010 favorites. Enjoy!

Yay!!!! That is the book I will read then...as of yet nothing sounded very interesting!

If doctors work, would veterinarians also count as scientists?

Katie wrote: "If doctors work, would veterinarians also count as scientists?"

Yes they do.

Would Flowers for Algernon be okay/

Chinook wrote: "Would Flowers for Algernon be okay/"

Unfortunately, this one won't work for this task. Flowers for Algernon involves science, but Charlie isn't a scientist.

But if you're looking for somewhere to put this book (and it's a good one), it's written through a series of progress reports (so it's an epistolary novel) so it would fit 15.8.

will The Monstrumologist work

Jenn Renee wrote: "will The Monstrumologist work"

One of the reviews calls Dr. Pellinore an eccentric scientist, so yes, it will work. Sounds creepy! ;o)

Would A Ring of Endless Light work? A large part of the plot is Vicky helping her love interest Adam with his marine biology project over the course of a summer.

Meagan wrote: "Would A Ring of Endless Light work? A large part of the plot is Vicky helping her love interest Adam with his marine biology project over the course of a summer."

That works. One of my all-time favorite books, too. Hope you enjoy it!

Would Prelude to Foundation work for this task? The main character, Hari Seldon, is a mathematician who develops the fictional science of psychohistory. I wasn't sure if it would count, because it is a fictional science, but I'm trying to fit as many of the Foundation books into my reading list as I can. :)

Vicky wrote: "Would Prelude to Foundation work for this task? The main character, Hari Seldon, is a mathematician who develops the fictional science of psychohistory. I wasn't sure if it would cou..."

It works.

If it's been asked already and I missed it, my apologies.

I was wondering if The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks would work for this, or is it too much of a non-fiction science story in general. I'm sure I can find another place to fit this book if it doesn't fit here. Thanks :)

Keri TX wrote: "I was wondering if The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks would work for this, or is it too much of a non-fiction science sto..."

Sorry, Keri, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is completely nonfiction so it won't work for this task. It is, however, an excellent book so do try to fit it in if you can.

I'm sure I can find another place :) Better to double check ahead of time. I really do want to read this book. I have read very good reviews of it. And being in the medical field, it makes it of more interest to me. Thanks!

Just double-checking... does Devices and Desires work? The main character is an engineer. Thanks!

Casey wrote: "Just double-checking... does Devices and Desires work? The main character is an engineer. Thanks!"

That works.

How about this book: Girl Missing? The main character is a medical examiner. Or should I be sticking more to non-medical doctor types, such as Temperance Brennan from the Kathy Reichs series? Thanks again!

Keri TX wrote: "How about this book: Girl Missing? The main character is a medical examiner. Or should I be sticking more to non-medical doctor types, such as Temperance Brennan from the [author:Kat..."

A medical examiner works as do all of the Temperance Brennan books. So, your choice!

How about "The Physician" by Noah Gordon? The protagonist is a doctor - but it's a historical novel, so his methods are not as scientific as today. From what I read about it though, his main quest seems to be to enhance his knowledge and learn new methods.

Desirée wrote: "How about "The Physician" by Noah Gordon? The protagonist is a doctor - but it's a historical novel, so his methods are not as scientific as today. From what I read about it though, his main quest ..."

That works. Modern doctors had to learn from someone... ;o).

Yay! =) Thanks!

I was informed that James Patterson has a series that has a forensicist. Would that be allowed?

Would a neurosurgeon qualify? I was thinking about Saturday.

Could I read Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin? Although set in medieval England, the main character is a forensics expert.

Forensics expert work -- Patterson's and Mistress of the Art of Death (which I really, really want to read, too).

Neurosurgeons will work, too.

I haven't read any Patterson before, can you tell me, which book/series it is?

Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Forensics expert work -- Patterson's and Mistress of the Art of Death (which I really, really want to read, too).

Neurosurgeons will work, too."

When I'm done, I'll be happy to send it to you. I'm all about sharing the book love :)

Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "I haven't read any Patterson before, can you tell me, which book/series it is?"

Alex Cross is a forensic psychologist. The first book in the series is
Along Came a Spider. His women's murder club books also feature a medical examiner. The first one in that series is 1st to Die.

Lindsey wrote: "When I'm done, I'll be happy to send it to you. I'm all about sharing the book love :)..."

Thanks for the offer, Lindsey, I appreciate it. But my library has it in its e-book collection so I can download it on my nook as soon as I clear a few other of the library books off of there! ;o)

Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Jayme(the ghost reader) wrote: "I haven't read any Patterson before, can you tell me, which book/series it is?"

Alex Cross is a forensic psychologist. The first book in the series is
[book:Along ..."

Cool, I will use one of those.

Romance: I don't know if they work? Any kind of scientist?

To Sin With A Scoundrel - the heroine is a student of chemistry and sciences
My Darling Caroline - genius heroine who's a botanist
Nobody's Baby But Mine - genius physicist heroine (I'm sure this one works!)

do archeologists or historians work? If so, Kill For Me (book #9) or Spell of the Highlander might work:-)

Melanie wrote: "Romance: I don't know if they work? Any kind of scientist?

To Sin With A Scoundrel - the heroine is a student of chemistry and sciences
My Darling Caroline - geniu..."

Romances work and so do archeologists. Historians won't work though. So most of those you've listed will work. The only one I couldn't say for sure is Kill For Me (book #9). I know Sophie in Die For Me (book #7) is an archeologist (and that's the book I'm up to so far), but I couldn't find a mention of Susannah's job.

Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Romance: I don't know if they work? Any kind of scientist?

To Sin With A Scoundrel - the heroine is a student of chemistry and sciences
[book:My Darling Caroline|112..."

My bad, sorry, I meant Die for Me!!! :-D Groovy for me, since I just read it! Thx!

Would Darkover Landfall by Marion Zimmer Bradley work for this task?

In this book a spaceship crashes on an unknown planet and the people have to find out more about their new environment. The perspective shifts between the characters. If I had to point out a main character I'd probably say that it's the geologist. There is also a botanist, a zoologist, a bacteriologist, several doctors, engineers and others. My impression of the book was that its focus was on science and how people managed if they had to deal without it.

Isabell wrote: "Would Darkover Landfall by Marion Zimmer Bradley work for this task?

In this book a spaceship crashes on an unknown planet and the people have to find out more about t..."

Sounds like it will work just fine.

Great, thanks.

I'm thinking of The Angel Maker and just wanted to check - "A literary page-turner about one man's macabre ambition to create life-and secure immortality. The village of Wolfheim is a quiet little place until the geneticist Dr. Victor Hoppe returns after an absence of nearly twenty years."

Terri Fl wrote: "I'm thinking of The Angel Maker and just wanted to check - "A literary page-turner about one man's macabre ambition to create life-and secure immortality. The village of Wolfheim is..."

That works. Sounds interesting! ;o)

I started reading this book for 10.4 (mystery), but I realize that one of the main characters, who hires the detective and is one of the main suspects, is a physician and scientist. Does this book work for this task?

The Demon's Parchment

Cindy AL wrote: "I started reading this book for 10.4 (mystery), but I realize that one of the main characters, who hires the detective and is one of the main suspects, is a physician and scientist. Does this book ..."

As long as he's a main character, sure, it will work.

Would a forensic sculptor qualify as a scientist? Like Eve Duncan in Body of Lies.

Sandra wrote: "Would a forensic sculptor qualify as a scientist? Like Eve Duncan in Body of Lies."

Eve Duncan works. She uses a lot of scientific principles in her work. I haven't started it yet, but I've heard it's a really good series.

What about Lover Unleashed? Manny is a doctor.

MsOPP (Julie) wrote: "What about Lover Unleashed? Manny is a doctor."

Sounds like he's a major character. So, yes, that will work.

Would The Condition work? While the story has a 'main character', it's really about the entire family. The father is an oncogeneticist, and whenever the story is told from his perspective, his lab work is always at the forefrong.

Iamthez wrote: "Would The Condition work? While the story has a 'main character', it's really about the entire family. The father is an oncogeneticist, and whenever the story is told from his perspe..."

That works. I don't believe I've ever seen a book about Turner's Syndrome. That one's definitely going on my TBR list!

So far, it's really good. I'm enjoying it more than I thought I would. Easy read, and gets into the whole family dynamic.

This might be a little out there, but would An Abundance of Katherines work? The plot is about a child prodigy who is trying to find an algorithm to figure out his chances of dating and/or being dumped by girls. The book is set up like a math text book and has footnotes and figures of various equations and graphs.

The main character isn't a paid scientist with a degree or anything, but his entire world revolves around math and using math to study and understand everything in his life.

Sidenote: I've talked to a few friends who have read this and they say there is a LOT of math and it's hard to understand, but I studied engineering in college so I'm up for the challenge! Bring on the vector calculus!