The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

25.5 - Bluemoon's task: Summer Fun

In the Northeast summer is so short we have to try and pack a lot into a few short months. This task is based on my summer activities.

Please chose TWO different options and read a book for each.

REQUIRED: State which options you chose when you post.

A. IN THE GARDEN - I love to garden. My husband decided he wanted to contribute something to the gardens around our home. He works for the town we live in and as part of his job he travels all around the town. He always has his eyes peeled for objects to put in the garden. So far we have a Tonka truck, a Tonka crane, 2 tricycles, a small wine barrel, a gumball machine, and several galvanized pots of varying shapes and sizes.

In honor of my husband read a book that you got for free. It can be borrowed from the library, a friend or family member. Or it could be a gift. Just as long as it was free.

REQUIRED: State where you received the book.

B. ON THE WATER - We have friends who recently bought a boat. We have a standing invitation to come spend the day on the boat. Can't wait to spend some time relaxing on the water.

For this option read a book that has a boat on the cover.


REQUIRED: Include the cover when you post.

C. WITH THE FAMILY - We have many family gatherings this summer including family picnics, weddings and graduations to name a few.

For this option read a book where the authors initials can be found in FAMILY GATHERING. All initials count and letters may only be used as often as they appear.

APPROVED


A - Any free book works.

B -

C - Robert Galbraith
E.R. Frank

RESERVED

This thread is now open!

Can free include being part of the Hugo Nominees Voting Packet? It's provided free to all eligible members of the World Science Fiction Convention.

Trish wrote: "Can free include being part of the Hugo Nominees Voting Packet? It's provided free to all eligible members of the World Science Fiction Convention."


Yes any book that you get for free will work.

Congrats, Bluemoon, on creating a task.

For Opt 3, I'd like to use The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith

Bea wrote: "Congrats, Bluemoon, on creating a task."


Thanks Bea!!

KSMary wrote: "For Opt 3, I'd like to use The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith"



That works.

Option 3- E.R. Frank- I see that it will work because E,R,F are all in Family Gathering but I needed to check because it's a weird initial name (I am such a pain).

Nicole wrote: "Option 3- E.R. Frank- I see that it will work because E,R,F are all in Family Gathering but I needed to check because it's a weird initial name (I am such a pain)."



Yes that works!! Never hurts to check things out.

For option 2, would by Frans Bengtsson have enough "boat" on the cover to work for the task? There's a sail and a prow, but the title art sort of covers it up (and, of course, the artist cropped in on the image).

Melissa wrote: "For option 2, would by Frans Bengtsson have enough "boat" on the cover to work for the task? There's a sail and a prow, but the title art sort of covers it up (a..."



If it were just the sail I might say no but it is clear to me that it is the front of a ship so it will work.

Yay! Thanks, Bluemoon - I've had this on my TBR for a while now, good excuse to get it read :)

Is this okay for Option 2?

Trish wrote: "Is this okay for Option 2? "



Looks like a boat to me. Enjoy!!

Does this look enough like a boat to work for option 2?

Donna wrote: "Does this look enough like a boat to work for option 2?

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It looks like a canoe to me so yes

Thanks Bluemoon!

Would a book free with the Amazon Prime membership work?

puppitypup wrote: "Would a book free with the Amazon Prime membership work?"


Yes any book that you don't pay for works.

Can a cover with multiple boats be used?

Lorraine wrote: "Can a cover with multiple boats be used?

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Yes that works. Looks interesting too!

Bluemoon wrote: "Lorraine wrote: "Can a cover with multiple boats be used?

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Yes that works. Looks interesting too!"

Thanks, Bluemoon! And interesting is a very fitting word for this read!

Would work for Option B?

Elizabeth wrote: "Would work for Option B?"



Yep that is a boat. Enjoy