The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

20.5 - Bigger is Better – Camilla’s task: Dragon Kings

During the summer I love spending time near the water, either by a lake or a sea. Because of this, I chose the theme of Dragon Kings for this task.

**Note: Books with the genre children or kids may NOT be used for this task.**

Read ONE book from one of the following options.

Required: State which option you chose when you post.

Option 1: Bodies of water
A Dragon King is a deity in Chinese mythology commonly regarded as the divine ruler of moving bodies of water, such as waterfalls, rivers, or seas. For this option, read a book that shows a body of water (e.g., waterfall, river, sea, lake, pond, pool) on the cover.
Examples:
Required: include the cover when you post.

Option 2: Shapeshifting
The Dragon Kings have the ability to shapeshift into human form. For this option, read a book with the main page genre “Shapeshifters”. The genre may be stand alone or embedded.

Option 3: Royalty and palaces
The Dragon Kings live in an underwater crystal palace, where they have their own royal court. For this option, read a book with one of the following words in the title or subtitle: king, queen, prince, princess, palace, castle, royal, court. Plurals and possessives will work, but no other variations.

Option 4: Cardinal directions
There are four major Dragon Kings, each ruling one of the Four Seas corresponding to one of the four cardinal directions (East, South, West, North). For this option, read a book by an author whose initials can be found in one of the cardinal directions. Both initials (first and last) must be found in the same directional word. Letters may be used only as many times as they occur in the name of the direction. Middle initials should be ignored. Hyphenated names count as one name.
Examples: Susan Ee (EAST), Thomas Harris (SOUTH or NORTH), Nora Roberts (NORTH)
Required: State which direction the author's initials can be found within.

Approved for option 1

Not approved for option 1
only a puddle, not a body of water
not verifiable as water

This thread is now open!

I think I may finally read this for option 1:

Nicole wrote: "I think I may finally read this for option 1:

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What a nice summery water scene! Enjoy!

The ocean is on the horizon of this beach scene. Is it enough to fit the task?

Jenifer wrote: "The ocean is on the horizon of this beach scene. Is it enough to fit the task?

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Yes, I can clearly see that it's a beach by an ocean, so it fits the task perfectly.

Camilla wrote: "Jenifer wrote: "The ocean is on the horizon of this beach scene. Is it enough to fit the task?

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Yes, I can clearly see that it's a beach by an ocean, so it fit..."

Great!

Does this work for a body of water? I think she is in a pool.

Meghanly wrote: "
Does this work for a body of water? I think she is in a pool."

It would work based on the cover, but unfortunately it also has "Childrens" as a genre, so it's not allowed per the task rules.

Does this work for a body of water? The woman is facing the Boston Harbor, and you can see a boat. I'm just not sure if enough of the water is showing. Thanks!

Camilla wrote: "Meghanly wrote: "
Does this work for a body of water? I think she is in a pool."

It would work based on the cover, but unfortunately it also has "Childrens" as a gen..."

Ahhh, good catch! Darn those 2 people who categorized it as Children's! LOL

Sam wrote: "Does this work for a body of water? The woman is facing the Boston Harbor, and you can see a boat. I'm just not sure if enough of the water is showing. Thanks! "

Yes, I can see enough of the water to be able to figure out it's the sea.

What about ?? She's in the body of water...

Alicia wrote: "What about ?? She's in the body of water..."

Looking good, enjoy!

will this work for body of water

JennRenee wrote: "will this work for body of water "

I'm afraid I'm going to say no to this one. I looked at the cover on Amazon and enlarged it, and whilst there is some water on the ground between the tents, it seems to be a puddle of rainwater, not a body of water in the sense that was meant in the task. You managed to get me to add it to my TBR, though!
If you want to read it, it seems it will fit e.g. tasks 15.3 book 2, 15.5, 15.8, 20.2 option 2 and 20.4, so maybe you could use it for one of those?

Camilla wrote: "JennRenee wrote: "will this work for body of water "

I'm afraid I'm going to say no to this one. I looked at the cover on Amazon and enlarged it, and whilst there is s..."


oh the woes of the ever growing TBR. :)
what abut either one of these for body of water...
and this one has the wave of the ocean in the picture frame.

JennRenee wrote: "what abut either one of these for body of water...
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Both of them look great, enjoy the waves!

Will this work for option 1?

Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History

Kelly wrote: "Will this work for option 1?

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That's definitely one stormy sea, Kelly! Enjoy!

Camilla wrote: "Kelly wrote: "Will this work for option 1?

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That's definitely one stormy sea, Kelly! Enjoy!"

Perfect! Thanks:-)

Will this work for option 1?

Braegan wrote: "Will this work for option 1?

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You're good to go with that cover, Braegan.

How does this look for body of water? I think it is a wave in the ocean, but "artistically" turns into weapons! :)

Meghanly wrote: "How does this look for body of water? I think it is a wave in the ocean, but "artistically" turns into weapons! :)

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Yes, despite the artistic flair there's enough water to be seen, so you're fine with it.

Hi, does this work for option 1? It is water, but not sure if you can call it a 'body of water'.

ps - i love the theme of your task :)

Meg wrote: "Hi, does this work for option 1? It is water, but not sure if you can call it a 'body of water'.
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I'm sorry Meg, I'm going to say no to this one. I tried enlarging the cover on Amazon and I just can't be sure whether the blue stuff on the cover really is water. Are you able to use it for another task?

I'm sure I'll find something, or I'll just save it for next season! Thanks Camilla

Is a drawing or cartoon of a body of water okay? I'm thinking this for this task:

Trish wrote: "Is a drawing or cartoon of a body of water okay? I'm thinking this for this task: "

Hi Trish, a drawing is absolutely fine, enjoy your book!

Camilla wrote: "Trish wrote: "Is a drawing or cartoon of a body of water okay? I'm thinking this for this task: "

Hi Trish, a drawing is absolutely fine, enjoy your book!"

Cheers.

Making sure that this works for body of water. The book takes place on Coney Island, on the Atlantic Ocean:

Lorraine wrote: "Making sure that this works for body of water. The book takes place on Coney Island, on the Atlantic Ocean:

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Yes, the water is clearly visible, enjoy your Coney Island ride, Lorraine.

Thanks, Camilla!

Got another possible. . Is there enough sea visible between the hills?

Trish wrote: "Got another possible. . Is there enough sea visible between the hills?"

Yes, I can see the sea (pun intended), so enjoy your choice, Trish!

Camilla wrote: "Trish wrote: "Got another possible. . Is there enough sea visible between the hills?"

Yes, I can see the sea (pun intended), so enjoy your choice, Trish!"

Cheers

would this cover be ok for option 1

Aleksandra wrote: "would this cover be ok for option 1 "

Yes, enjoy your Greek island!

Camilla wrote: "Aleksandra wrote: "would this cover be ok for option 1 "


Yes, enjoy your Greek island!"

Thank you

Will Henry David Thoreau work for option #4 for NORTH or SOUTH? I wasn't sure if his middle name being spelled out (vs. just an initial) would disqualify him.

Thanks!

Julie De wrote: "Will Henry David Thoreau work for option #4 for NORTH or SOUTH? I wasn't sure if his middle name being spelled out (vs. just an initial) would disqualify him.
Thanks!"

Yes, it works for option #4 even if it's spelled out.

Camilla wrote: "Julie De wrote: "Will Henry David Thoreau work for option #4 for NORTH or SOUTH? I wasn't sure if his middle name being spelled out (vs. just an initial) would disqualify him.
Thanks!"

Yes, it ..."

Thank you.

Option 2: Shapeshifting

May I have Charm & Strange locked in as having shapeshifters on main page:
Shapeshifters > Werewolves
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Thanks!

Deborah wrote: "Option 2: Shapeshifting

May I have Charm & Strange locked in as having shapeshifters on main page:
Shapeshifters > Werewolves
29 users

Thanks!"

Locked in as main page genre shapeshifters. Enjoy!

I was wondering if would work for the water on cover?

I have slotted for this, but I've been listening to a lot more audio this time and I noticed that one as I was starting it.

If not, no big deal since I am reading the other one anyway. I just might finish Challenger Deep first, so figured it was worth asking.

Morgan wrote: "I was wondering if would work for the water on cover?"

Looking good, enjoy your audio book!

Hi! Could you let me know if there's enough water clearly visible here? It looks to me like they're standing in a lake but I wanted to make sure.



Thank you!