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Each Saturday, there will be a different "What's The Diff?" contest posted. You will just need to tell me what the difference is between the 2 pictures posted. I would prefer that you use a marking tool on your computer or in photobucket.com, but if that is not an option, then do your best to describe the differences between the photos.

Each contest will run for 2 days - the closing contest will end - 8am EST on the day indicated in the game indicator, but winners will not be announced until later in the day. Any time during that 2 day period you may email your answers to the following addy (please DO NOT send your answer to me via the GR email/pm system as it will NOT be counted):




What to include in your email:

No correspondance please, answers only!

1. IN THE SUBJECT BOX OF YOUR EMAIL: What's The Diff? Game # (ends on 12/xx)

2. Your Goodreads name

3. A link to your profile page (in Goodreads.com)

4. Your preferred eBook format

5. Your answer! --->> 1 ANSWER PER PERSON!

If you fail to provide the 5 above, you will be disqualified from this particular contest.

Finally, you must post in folder to let everyone know you are participating in this particular contest. You can also chat about anything you want EXCEPT FOR YOUR ANSWERS...DON'T POST YOUR ANSWERS IN THIS THREAD!!!

TIP: EACH DAY, THE GAME IDENTIFIER WILL BE POSTED AT THE TOP OF THE GAME. YOU CAN JUST COPY AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING INTO YOUR SUBJECT LINE:

FOR EXAMPLE: What's The Diff? Game # (ends on 12/xx)

What's the Diff? - Example

Example

Find all the differences you can and either mark them with the marking tool on your computer or in photobucket OR do your best to describe where the differences are:




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If you have the ability to edit with tools-you can do this in photobucket or on your computer, but if you don't want to mess with that, then just describe it with words.

Here is how you might describe the differences if you don't want to use the marking tool:

1. the photo on the right is missing the rope hanging down like a cane

2. Her sunglasses are green on the right

3. her knee is blurred on the left

4. the suit has more coverage between the boobs in the photo on the right

5. the suit neck has an extra wrap at the neck

6. the tree branch on the middle right is missing


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And the winners are:

Thomas Hardy The Mayor of Casterbridge

Joseph Heller Catch-22

Anthony Trollope The Way We Live Now

Evelyn Waugh Brideshead Revisited

Sherry will now make up a schedule that includes the Reading List and Classics Corner winners.

Thanks again to all who nominated and voted!

Typical of Susan Rogers Cooper's E.J. Pugh mysteries, E.J. gets involved in investigating another murder despite the objections of her husband and her detective next door neighbor. The difference in this one is the parts told from her daughter Megan's viewpoint. The mystery within a mystery had a bit of a surprise solution which was a little bit of a cheat on the author's part in my opinion. No real clues were given that could lead the reader to the correct conclusion.

I have not been able to get through Catch-22 without skimming. Maybe this time I can. I haven't read Brideshead, so I amlooking forward to it. The other two I have read and liked them a lot, but don't know if I can reread them just yet.

I read Brideshead Revisited years ago and loved it. I'll see what happens this time around. I started, but never finished The Mayor of Casterbridge. I wonder if I will do better this time.

Fabulous! I want to read them all.

I am curious to know which ones were the ones that were really close to winning.

Those are all on my TBR list!

Wow - three of the four I voted for! I'm really looking forward to reading these.

The only one I've read is The Mayor of Casterbridge but that was so long ago (college) that I voted for it--I want to read it again. I watched Brideshead On Masterpiece Theater but have never read the book. I'd like to try the others too. Lots of reading coming up!

I KNEW Trollope and Waugh were the ones in front! I saw the the Trollope one on TV with David Suchet, but am looking forward to reading the book. I read the Waugh years ago, and likewise about reading it for this time. Hardy I read a long time ago, and might re-read for this one. Solid choices all!

This is very inconvenient. I have read all four of these books and look forward to re-reading them and talking about them with all of you, but couldn't just one dog have been included to provide a break?

The tavern is located in the middle of town. It is usually quiet as people tend to go there to enjoy a drink or two.

I've made 3 unsuccessful assaults on Catch 22. And I've read the other 3. It's been half a century since the Mayor of Casterbridge, though. Might be up for that one.

Ruth wrote: "I've made 3 unsuccessful assaults on Catch 22. And I've read the other 3. It's been half a century since the Mayor of Casterbridge, though. Might be up for that one."

Well happy to see I am not the only one to have an adversion to Catch-22. I will try again, but I think this time I will get it from the library.

Actually, it was Waugh and Hardy that were the clear favorites. Heller came next and Trollope just snuck in under the wire. Steinbeck and Shute were very close.

So close and yet so far. I guess I will read Steinbeck on my own. (Big Sigh) :-)

What's The Diff? Game #1 (ends on 12/03)


Find all the differences you can and either mark them with the marking tool on your computer or in photobucket OR do your best to describe where the differences are:

THIS GAME HAS 15 DIFFERENCES! You will need to find at least 10 to qualify to win.

Copy this contest indicator and paste it to the subject line of your email:

What's The Diff? Game #1 (ends on 12/03)

I'm in!

Yay!

Oh my gosh, Hardy was the clear favorite? That is the third time I have nominated that book! It just shows that perseverence is rewarded. Carol, you should wait and nominate Steinbeck next time.

I would like to read all 4 of these, if possible. Great list.

I'm in!!!

I nominated Catch-22 and Brideshead Revisited, so I was really excited that both books made the cut. I had considered nominating a Trollope, so I was very happy to see that on the list as well. I also wanted to read some more Hardy - a true "classic" writer.

I loved Catch-22 years ago. Ruth and Carol, did you read it then or attempt to get through it years later? That kind of satire may not appeal to everyone, but it sure did to me.

Carol wrote: "Ruth wrote: "I've made 3 unsuccessful assaults on Catch 22. And I've read the other 3. It's been half a century since the Mayor of Casterbridge, though. Might be up for that one."

Well happy to se..."

Me three. Haven't been able to crack that particular nut.

Al wrote: "Actually, it was Waugh and Hardy that were the clear favorites. Heller came next and Trollope just snuck in under the wire. Steinbeck and Shute were very close."

Ooh, I voted for Steinbeck. But my other two votes won, so I shouldn't complain.

My library has the audio of Brideshead read by Jeremy Irons - woo hoo! Glad I helped get this one into the the finals.
Congrats on the breakthrough at last, Barbara!

I love these kind of games, hard to do on my phone though.

Justin wrote: "I love these kind of games, hard to do on my phone though."

There u r! I was wondering where u have been!

Been on a horror streak lately. I have been around though, I just haven't had anything good to say.

I love Jeremy Irons, forget Brideshead. I have skimmed Catch-22 over the years, but have not read it completely. It just didn't catch (hee) my interest.

Justin wrote: "Been on a horror streak lately. I have been around though, I just haven't had anything good to say."

Glad we could lure you back in. Did you see that Game #1 of the Pet contest has now been posted?

Yup answers sent!

I'm in!

I love these!!!

There's so much going on! I'm going to have to get organized to keep up! :P

I would vote for Steinbeck if it is listed again. It would have been 5 if we could have voted for five.

Angie wrote: "I love these!!!

There's so much going on! I'm going to have to get organized to keep up! :P"

You're telling ME!!

I am in too!

On the weekends I will be posting more contests than on the weekdays. There will be a manageable amount of 2ish contests during the weekdays.

Okay , I will put it on hold, because I would much rather read it with the group.

Before I make up the schedule, would people please remind me what books they would like to have when? I know Barb always has issues with leading discussions at certain times of the year. And I know that some of the Reading List books are still in hardback. I'm not guaranteeing I'll be able to come up with a schedule that will be perfect for everyone, but I'll do my best.

I have two books on the list (one in each). I would prefer February through May. Since one book is very long and the other short, they could even be around the same time. Neither book is exclusively in hardback, so probably earlier would be better.

I just need to do my books before May. Work dominates my life during the last 2 months of the school year. I'm doing good to read a short story then.

☯Emily wrote: "I have two books on the list (one in each). I would prefer February through May. Since one book is very long and the other short, they could even be around the same time. Neither book is exclusi..."

Could you remind me what two they are, Emily?

The Way We Live Now and The Housekeeper and the Professor

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I just sent mine!