Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Tina "reading mommy" wrote: "Rachel wrote: "After I read the question about the pronunciation of the names (Carolyn vs. Caroline), I am now wondering if one of my names qualifies or not? It's for the name Madelyn: the charach..."

Thanks Tina :) So you would pronounce those names (Madelyn/Madeline) the same then too? I did when I was reading the book but now I'm questioning myself on if I read the name entirely wrong! lol Either way it's cool... just don't want to feel like I'm cheating here! I take my challenges very seriously :)

Rachel wrote: "Tina "reading mommy" wrote: "Rachel wrote: "After I read the question about the pronunciation of the names (Carolyn vs. Caroline), I am now wondering if one of my names qualifies or not? It's for ..."

I take the challenges pretty seriusly, too...lol. I can tell you I have seen Madeline pronounced Mad-a-lyn and Mad-a-line. So, I think without hearing it, it can be pronounced either way.

lol! You'll have to wait on Jane's ruling for that...I only asked because the three i'm considering were actually all published in one volume together as a print run...so I felt it worked more like an anthology

KarenH wrote: "Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "ok, here's another one....

and i think it would go along the same rule as anthologies....

three books in a series were published together in this one - [boo..."

I'm not sure if any one has asked this question yet but with alternate name spellings should we put the alternate spelling in brackets after the original name on the list just to clarify so there is no confussion incase someone should call in to question the name your using. I hope this makes sence :)

i was planning on doing that (just for my sanity)

D.G. ~Frisky She-Devil~ wrote: "Jane - One suggestion. :)

As I've seen that some questions seem to come up several times, would you consider posting a list with FAQs? That way people can refer to them as they sign up. :)

I run ..."


Good idea DG - I had incorporated a few of the answers into the rules at the beginning, but I'll do a FAC (using actual questions/answers) - probably sometime in the next 24 hours. ...I have a 5 hour drive today :)

~♥ Kat ♥~ wrote: "I'm not sure if any one has asked this question yet but with alternate name spellings should we put the alternate spelling in brackets after the original name on the list just to clarify so there i..."

I would appreciate that. I think that is a good idea. (I have it that way on my excel spreadsheet at the moment.)

I think the Zack/Zachary has been answered, but just to make sure:

If it is made clear at some point that their full name is Zachary but they are generally referred to as Zack, then Zachary can be ticked off.

Rachel wrote: "After I read the question about the pronunciation of the names (Carolyn vs. Caroline), I am now wondering if one of my names qualifies or not? It's for the name Madelyn: the charachters name is st..."

Hi Rachel - I've hopped on to the internet and checked out 3 separate sites. Everywhere is noting that Madelyn is a short 'i' sound. This means it doesn't qualify to exchange for Madeline. Sorry :(

Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "any chance of getting a big book tweak...maybe 5-6 names for a book over 500 pages (I know in the first challenge there was a big book bonus) - mostly because the one i'm reading right now is nearl..."

OK: here is the new rule for this one...

Up to 500 pages: check off 4 names
500 - 750 pages: check off 5 names
750 + pages: check off 6 names

Page numbering to be based off the mass market paperback edition where possible :)

Tina "reading mommy" wrote: "I have a question. In the Stephanie Plum series Joe's name is mentioned in one of the books as Joseph, but not necessarily in the To The Nines. Can I still count this as Joseph since we know his n..."

That is fine: this follows the McNab ruling :)

I'll get those FAQ's up soon...

Mojca wrote: "I don't know if someone already asked this, but...What about middle names?

For example - the hero in Nalini Singh's Play of Passion is Andrew Liam.
Must we only use first names or a..."

No middle names. Has to be their first name, or, if they go by their second name - that name.

I suppose I just confused everyone: BUT - my name is actually Katherine Jane but I am known as Jane. Therefore IF I was a character in a book, the name viable for check off would be JANE, not Katherine.

Another (fictious) example: Lord Percy Alan Landon Summerville, Earl of Bookvale. He is known as Landon or Landy throughout the book. You could check off Landon.

KarenH wrote: "Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "ok, here's another one....

and i think it would go along the same rule as anthologies....

three books in a series were published together in this one - [boo..."

Hmmm - I need to think on this. I was going with the Anthology ruling... I'll be back shortly - need a coffee to ponder my logic!

1.5 hours later - sorry, I still haven't pondered - I'm running around like a headless chook trying to leave home to get to a party 5 hours away. I'll get back to you hopefully in 5 or 6 hours :)

You're right, Jane. I'm sorry to repeat questions. I do remember seeing the McNab ruling. Thanks, for all your hard work.

Tina "reading mommy" wrote: "You're right, Jane. I'm sorry to repeat questions. I do remember seeing the McNab ruling. Thanks, for all your hard work."

No probs Tina :)

Jane (PS) wrote: "Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "can we use a female pet for aubury?? cause I know of one...lol! (the cat in the Georgina Kincaid series is Aubrey)"

LOL! I think the question was tongue-in-cheek, but the answer is 'no' anyway :) "

What if the animal talks and interacts with the characters? I'm reading Long Hot Summoning right now and there are two cats (Austin and Sam) that are basically familiars for the keepers. They probably have about as many lines of dialog as the people.

KarenH wrote: "So does this mean that the two Denise A Agnew books listed earlier - the ones with the hot covers ;) - could be used and a total of four names selected from the two books combined? Or would it be necessary for them to have actually been published together in a single volume? They are part of the same series."

Good question Karen, I had only planned to use them for two names (Sean and Jake). And I did read them all in one day, one after the other (have I mentioned how dangerous immediate internet access to books is for me). :)

I'm kind of assuming that they would all have to have been published in the one book though for it to count for this challenge. I've checked goodreads and unfortunately - no luck.

But... just because they're so preeeetty I'll put them up here again ;p



*sigh*

I have to say, i'm actually really surprised about some names that aren't on the list that I would except - Mary, Patrick...very classical type names

Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "I have to say, i'm actually really surprised about some names that aren't on the list that I would except - Mary, Patrick...very classical type names"

Yes, but then it would be (too) easy. ;)

not saying its not easy...but they are names that you would think would be on a popular names list...ya know?

Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "not saying its not easy...but they are names that you would think would be on a popular names list...ya know?"

I assumed the list was randomly generated from a list of english-based names - so that anything could turn up...

Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "not saying its not easy...but they are names that you would think would be on a popular names list...ya know?"

You're kidding me! That list is from a POPULAR list? I've never even heard of the name Nevaeh!

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "can we use a female pet for aubury?? cause I know of one...lol! (the cat in the Georgina Kincaid series is Aubrey)"

LOL! I think the questi..."

Sorry Diane - I really am going to have to hold the line on it being people, not animals - despite their having a huge intelligence and fictional personality... :)

Mojca wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Carolyn and Caroline have a different pronounciation. One ends with a short 'i' sound and the other ends with a long 'i' sound. So these two names are not interchangeable.

To mee..."

Sorry Mojca - I didn't answer this. Yes - despite it being Eva in another country/culture, the name has to be Eve to qualify for ticking off...

KarenH wrote: "So does this mean that the two Denise A Agnew books listed earlier - the ones with the hot covers ;) - could be used and a total of four names selected from the two books combined? Or would it be necessary for them to have actually been published together in a single volume? They are part of the same series."

RULING: I'm going to allow this BUT you have to read a minumum of 3 novellas in that author's series with a maximum of 4 names allowed for check off for the total series read... The total of the (minimum 3) novellas MUST exceed 150 pages. (Logically, they should hit around 300 pages...)

Basically I figure that anthologies generally have at least 3 novellas in the book - and that each novella is around 100 pages...

So Karen - you need to pick up another of those pretty books to qualify to use the Denise Agnew books for the tournament. ;)

Jane (PS) wrote: "KarenH wrote: "So does this mean that the two Denise A Agnew books listed earlier - the ones with the hot covers ;) - could be used and a total of four names selected from the two books combined? O..."

Cool - that means that I officially have hot cowboys AND soldiers on my coverlist...

Jane I've added the ruling message number next to the marked off names for easy reference.

Yz's first post said popular names...

I have seen the name neveah though - its heaven spelt backwards

Jane (PS) wrote: "Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "not saying its not easy...but they are names that you would think would be on a popular names list...ya know?"

I assumed the list was randomly generated from..."

Jane (PS) wrote: "Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "can we use a female pet for aubury?? cause I know of one...lol! (the cat in the Georgina Kincaid series is Aubrey)"
..."

What if the main character of the book is an animal?

Joy wrote: "What if the main character of the book is an animal? "

Great question, Joy!

Now now - they're not animals... they're just alpha males. ;)

Yeah well ... I was actually thinking more like Lassie, or a book only about animals like Watership Down ... though none of those names specifically are on the list. But I read quite a few books that are about dogs and cats, who are the main character ... seems like they should count, IF they happen to be a name on the list.

I also assumed it was randomly generated.

Tania wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "KarenH wrote: "So does this mean that the two Denise A Agnew books listed earlier - the ones with the hot covers ;) - could be used and a total of four names selected from the two..."

Thanks Tania :) *hugs*

I'll get to the FAQ late tomorrow I think - I have a family reunion most of tomorrow...

Tania wrote: "Now now - they're not animals... they're just alpha males. ;)"

LOL! Good pick up!

Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "Yz's first post said popular names...

I have seen the name neveah though - its heaven spelt backwards

Jane (PS) wrote: "Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "not saying its not easy...but they a..."

Guess we'll have to wait for Yz to clarify how she generated these names. I have to admit - there are a few on here that I haven't even heard of!

Joy wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "can we use a female pet for aubury?? cause I know of one...lol! (the cat in the Georgina Kincaid s..."

I'm sorry - I'm going to have to hold the line on this: no animals. The parameters will get too fuzzy if animals are included.

Tania wrote: "Now now - they're not animals... they're just alpha males. ;)"

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

Jane (PS) wrote: "Guess we'll have to wait for Yz to clarify how she generated these names. I have to admit - there are a few on here that I haven't even heard of! "

I just assumed she picked up a list of most popular baby names for 2010. Most of the names from our list are there including Neveah and Josiah.

D.G. ~Frisky She-Devil~ wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Guess we'll have to wait for Yz to clarify how she generated these names. I have to admit - there are a few on here that I haven't even heard of! "

I just assumed she picked up o..."

Wow - I feel OLD!

I never had heard of Nevaeh either until someone on the radio here where I lived said it's "Heaven" spelled backwards.

Jane (PS) wrote: "Sorry Diane - I really am going to have to hold the line on it being people, not animals - despite their having a huge intelligence and fictional personality... :) "

NP. Thanks for the ruling.

Shifters are ok though as long as they're mostly human in the book?

Jane (PS) wrote: "Rachel wrote: "After I read the question about the pronunciation of the names (Carolyn vs. Caroline), I am now wondering if one of my names qualifies or not? It's for the name Madelyn: the charach..."

Oh well! Glad I asked :)

Mary wrote: "Shifters are ok though as long as they're mostly human in the book?"

Yes - they are fine :)

if anyone doesn't mind erotic romance with some M/M and a menage, tymber dalton has a series that features a Neveah call the Love Slave for Two series - I love it!

so does a centeur count because they are half human??

Jane, may I use Isabel for Isabelle? Both names sound the same to me, but I'd rather ask now than be sorry later. :)

Rena wrote: "Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "not saying its not easy...but they are names that you would think would be on a popular names list...ya know?"

You're kidding me! That list is from a POPULAR..."

Just to answer the question where did the list of names came from.

This is a list of the top 100 baby names for the year 2010.

We will have another challenge next year for 2011. We will see which names remain on the list.

D.G. ~Saucy Vixen~ wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Guess we'll have to wait for Yz to clarify how she generated these names. I have to admit - there are a few on here that I haven't even heard of! "

I just assumed she picked up a..."

Yep...you got that right! : )

so what ur saying is that there are some people smoking serious crack with some of these baby names???

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Rena wrote: "Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "not saying its not easy...but they are names that you would think would be on a popular names list...ya know?"

You're kidding me! That list is f..."