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SPRING CHALLENGE 2022
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Questions/Problems in Completed Tasks
Insiyah post 8
task 15.4 book 2 requires "at least one of these special characters in the title or subtitle:
! exclamation point
@ commercial at
# number sign
$ dollar sign
% percent sign
& ampersand
* asterisk
? question mark"
84, Charing Cross Road does not contain one of the listed characters
task 15.4 book 2 requires "at least one of these special characters in the title or subtitle:
! exclamation point
@ commercial at
# number sign
$ dollar sign
% percent sign
& ampersand
* asterisk
? question mark"
84, Charing Cross Road does not contain one of the listed characters
Christene Paula post 21
The task has been recorded. To claim a drawing ticket see the rules for page numbers and posting requirements in the Rules
You must specifically claim a ticket.
To claim the ticket you must repost (edit and copy the text to preserve the html) Indicate at the top of your post that this is a repost to claim a GO, BB or NF ticket, so that it is clear that this is not a new task posting.
The task has been recorded. To claim a drawing ticket see the rules for page numbers and posting requirements in the Rules
You must specifically claim a ticket.
To claim the ticket you must repost (edit and copy the text to preserve the html) Indicate at the top of your post that this is a repost to claim a GO, BB or NF ticket, so that it is clear that this is not a new task posting.
Katrisa post 40
Task 30.4 option 3 requires " a book by a single author that has all the letters of MORE in the author's first and last name."
The Paris Mysteries is by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Task 30.4 option 3 requires " a book by a single author that has all the letters of MORE in the author's first and last name."
The Paris Mysteries is by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Rochella post 72
Task 10.9 Dancing with Daddy
The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Romance > M M Romance 51 users
Romance 23 users
Contemporary 21 users
LGBT 14 users
Childrens 6 users
Family 5 users
LGBT > Gay 4 users
Romance > Contemporary Romance 4 users
Drama 2 users
Audiobook 2 users
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats #4.
Task 10.9 Dancing with Daddy
The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Romance > M M Romance 51 users
Romance 23 users
Contemporary 21 users
LGBT 14 users
Childrens 6 users
Family 5 users
LGBT > Gay 4 users
Romance > Contemporary Romance 4 users
Drama 2 users
Audiobook 2 users
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats #4.

The task has been recorded. To claim a drawing ticket see the rules for page numbers and posting requirements in the Rules
You must specifically claim a ticket.
To claim th..."
Noted. Sorry for this, still new to the group.
Sue post 185
There are several members named Sue in the challenge. Please repost with your readerboard name.
There are several members named Sue in the challenge. Please repost with your readerboard name.
Diane Whitney post 206
A completed task post must include a point total. Please repost with the required information.
A completed task post must include a point total. Please repost with the required information.
Lauren Jodi post 297
Task 10.8 requires "a book with a title of at least 3 words where the initial letter of all title words can be found in FERIA NACIONAL DE SAN MARCOS."
Closing the Deal = CTD
There is no T in the phrase.
Task 10.8 requires "a book with a title of at least 3 words where the initial letter of all title words can be found in FERIA NACIONAL DE SAN MARCOS."
Closing the Deal = CTD
There is no T in the phrase.

option 2- Completed task posts must include a link to the book you read."
Oops, such a silly mistake! Fixed it
MEGSCL post 394
Please check your total. It looks like you didn't add task 25.5 to your total. No need to repost.
Please check your total. It looks like you didn't add task 25.5 to your total. No need to repost.

Please check your total. It looks like you didn't add task 25.5 to your total. No need to repost."
Thanks, you are right. Sorry about that!
Hannelore post 457
Task 20.8 - Noragami: Stray God, Vol. 2 by Adachitoka
From default rules
If a task call for author's initials, can I use an author who uses only one name?
If the task does not specify, the author must use two or more names.
Task 20.8 - Noragami: Stray God, Vol. 2 by Adachitoka
From default rules
If a task call for author's initials, can I use an author who uses only one name?
If the task does not specify, the author must use two or more names.
Robin (Saturndoo) post 460
Please check your total. It looks like you added task 15.5 as 20 points. No need to repost.
Please check your total. It looks like you added task 15.5 as 20 points. No need to repost.
Barbara � post 478
Please check your total. You added 10 points for a 20 point task. No need to repost.
Please check your total. You added 10 points for a 20 point task. No need to repost.
Jayme (the ghostreader) post 479
Please check your total. Your previous total was 20 + 20 = 40. No need to repost.
Please check your total. Your previous total was 20 + 20 = 40. No need to repost.

Please check your total. It looks like you added task 15.5 as 20 points. No need to repost."
Thanks for catching that. UGHHH...I forgot to post one of my 5 point tasks. Sorry about that.
ETA: I just posted the forgotten task and I think I am back on track now : )

Please check my total of It's a Fact tickets. My records show 3 only. Did I miss one or did one get recorded twice?
Kathy wrote: "Kathy KS
Please check my total of It's a Fact tickets. My records show 3 only. Did I miss one or did one get recorded twice?"
Thanks, Kathy. I think autofill got the best of me and gave you Kathy P's ticket. It is correct now.
Please check my total of It's a Fact tickets. My records show 3 only. Did I miss one or did one get recorded twice?"
Thanks, Kathy. I think autofill got the best of me and gave you Kathy P's ticket. It is correct now.

Please check my total of It's a Fact tickets. My records show 3 only. Did I miss one or did one get recorded twice?"
Thanks, Kathy. I think autofill got the best of me and ..."
Thanks for checking!
Zach wrote: "Can I repost a task to claim just its a fact tickets, but not the points?"
Yes, instructions are in posting requirements
Yes, instructions are in posting requirements
Tien post 514
Task 30.1 option 1 requires "Read a book with the word DESERT in the title or series title. "
The Doors of Eden does not contain the word DESERT and there is no series title.
Task 30.1 option 1 requires "Read a book with the word DESERT in the title or series title. "
The Doors of Eden does not contain the word DESERT and there is no series title.
Paul post 517
Task 10.10 Shang-Chi by Gene Luen Yang, Vol. 2: Shang-Chi vs. The Marvel Universe
The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Sequential Art > Comics 18 users
Sequential Art > Graphic Novels 11 users
Superheroes > Marvel 7 users
Graphic Novels Comics 5 users
Comics > Superheroes 4 users
Childrens 3 users
Fantasy 2 users
Sequential Art > Comix 2 users
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats #4.
Task 10.10 Shang-Chi by Gene Luen Yang, Vol. 2: Shang-Chi vs. The Marvel Universe
The genre childrens is present on the main page.
genres at review:
Sequential Art > Comics 18 users
Sequential Art > Graphic Novels 11 users
Superheroes > Marvel 7 users
Graphic Novels Comics 5 users
Comics > Superheroes 4 users
Childrens 3 users
Fantasy 2 users
Sequential Art > Comix 2 users
Please review the rules for books with the main page genre childrens or kids. Books Formats #4.
Inge post 521
Task 10.4 ZC One appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for length in Ebook verification in Verification.
Your post must include the line number of the approval in the ebook spreadsheet or a link/post number of the post in which the ebook was approved for length.
Task 10.4 ZC One appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for length in Ebook verification in Verification.
Your post must include the line number of the approval in the ebook spreadsheet or a link/post number of the post in which the ebook was approved for length.
Lucy-Bookworm post 532
Task 15.4 Your link goes to Robins. If you formatted the link yourself there was an error.
Task 15.4 Your link goes to Robins. If you formatted the link yourself there was an error.
StaceyNC post 534
Task 15.9 The Plan is an ebook and the paperback does not have page numbers. If possible have a librarian correct the record and repost.
Task 15.9 The Plan is an ebook and the paperback does not have page numbers. If possible have a librarian correct the record and repost.
Dlmrose wrote: "Lucy-Bookworm post 532
Task 15.4 Your link goes to Robins. If you formatted the link yourself there was an error."
Hmm ... that's really odd as I've just checked it again both by clicking on the link & copying the link into a new tab & it seems to be ok but I have reposted anyway ...
(This happened to me with a book last task & I have no idea why - I literally select "add book/author" & choose the book from the list - I can only suppose its a subtle way of trying to get me to read books about birds as last time's went to a book about Budgies!)
Task 15.4 Your link goes to Robins. If you formatted the link yourself there was an error."
Hmm ... that's really odd as I've just checked it again both by clicking on the link & copying the link into a new tab & it seems to be ok but I have reposted anyway ...
(This happened to me with a book last task & I have no idea why - I literally select "add book/author" & choose the book from the list - I can only suppose its a subtle way of trying to get me to read books about birds as last time's went to a book about Budgies!)

Task 10.4 ZC One appears to be an ebook without a print edition. You must have it approved for length in Ebook verification in Verification.
Your post must include t..."
so sorry, didn't see that one.. I will go and get the ebook verification

Task 15.9 The Plan is an ebook and the paperback does not have page numbers. If possible have a librarian correct the record and repost."
StaceyNC, I have added the page count to the paperback. You are good to go for reposting this book.

Task 20.8 - Noragami: Stray God, Vol. 2 by Adachitoka
From default rules
If a task call for author's initials, can I use an author who uses o..."
Oops! Sorry about that!

Please check my point total. I see that my It's a fact ticket got added to Kathy KS and then you corrected it. Could my 10 points from that post been added incorrectly as well?
Thanks
Kathy wrote: "Readerboard Name: Kathy P
Please check my point total. I see that my It's a fact ticket got added to Kathy KS and then you corrected it. Could my 10 points from that post been added incorrectly as..."
Sorry, it should be correct with the next update.
Please check my point total. I see that my It's a fact ticket got added to Kathy KS and then you corrected it. Could my 10 points from that post been added incorrectly as..."
Sorry, it should be correct with the next update.

Task 15.9 The Plan is an ebook and the paperback does not have page numbers. If possible have a librarian correct the record and repost."
StaceyN..."
Thank you Bea!

Please check my totals on BB and NF. I am showing that I have two It's a Fact tickets and I should only have one/ showing no Big Book and I should have one. Post 648 is my Big Book and Post 681 is my It's a Fact.
Thank you in advance!
Angela wrote: "Angela IL
Please check my totals on BB and NF. I am showing that I have two It's a Fact tickets and I should only have one/ showing no Big Book and I should have one. Post 648 is my Big Book and Po..."
Thanks for the heads up. It will be corrected with the next update.
Please check my totals on BB and NF. I am showing that I have two It's a Fact tickets and I should only have one/ showing no Big Book and I should have one. Post 648 is my Big Book and Po..."
Thanks for the heads up. It will be corrected with the next update.
Jayne post 714
Big book ticket -"If you are claiming a BB ticket, you must include the number of pages in the book."
Big book ticket -"If you are claiming a BB ticket, you must include the number of pages in the book."
Katrina H post 763
Task 5.4 - Shame Nation: The Global Epidemic of Online Hate by Sue Scheff and Melissa Schorr
From Default rules: What if a book has multiple authors in a task involving author names, initials, or other characteristics (gender, birthplace, etc.)?
The general default rule is that books by a single author must be used.
Task 5.4 - Shame Nation: The Global Epidemic of Online Hate by Sue Scheff and Melissa Schorr
From Default rules: What if a book has multiple authors in a task involving author names, initials, or other characteristics (gender, birthplace, etc.)?
The general default rule is that books by a single author must be used.
Diane Whitney post 764
Task 25.2 Option 1 requires
Read a book set at least 75% in Australia or New Zealand. "
The Exiles has been used before for Australia set tasks. Posters claimed it was at least 50%, including This Post
Please confirm and explain the 75% setting
Task 25.2 Option 1 requires
Read a book set at least 75% in Australia or New Zealand. "
The Exiles has been used before for Australia set tasks. Posters claimed it was at least 50%, including This Post
Please confirm and explain the 75% setting

Thanks!
Cat wrote: "just a quick check - I think I have claimed 4 Big Book tickets (3 for Bleak House @post 556 and 1 for Project Hail Mary @post 790) but only have 3 credited? do I need to repost? did I award too man..."
Thanks for letting me know, the problems was my end- a typo in the record kicked it out. Should be correct with the next update.
Thanks for letting me know, the problems was my end- a typo in the record kicked it out. Should be correct with the next update.
Robin P post 809
Task 25.7 book 1 requires "a word of at least 5 letters in the title that begins and ends with the same letter."
High is a 4-letter word.
Task 25.7 book 1 requires "a word of at least 5 letters in the title that begins and ends with the same letter."
High is a 4-letter word.

Task 25.7 book 1 requires "a word of at least 5 letters in the title that begins and ends with the same letter."
High is a 4-letter word."
Drat, I thought I might get through this season without a mistake, will find something else!
Christene Paula post 875
Task 30.4 is a 2-book task.
She Is Me, Too Please see the rules for ebook page numbers. The qualifying paperback has 286 pages and does not work.
Task 30.4 is a 2-book task.
She Is Me, Too Please see the rules for ebook page numbers. The qualifying paperback has 286 pages and does not work.
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