The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

20.4 - Author! Author! - Janet F's Task: My Bye Bye Birdie Birthday

Two things are happening for me at the start of this Spring SRC: my birthday and my son's HS theater production of Bye Bye Birdie. I've been busy helping out with set painting so the opening will be a nice birthday present. I blended these two themes to create my Task. Read a book for one of the four options that meets SRC guidelines.

Option 1. Bye Bye Birdie was written in the 1950's and opened on Broadway in 1960's. I was born in one of those two decades. Read a book originally published in the 1950's or 1960's.

Option 2. Since I have 'painting' on my mind and plenty of paint on my hands I sought out a connection with my birthday. I discovered that I share a birthdate with the Renaissance painter Michaengelo. Read a book about Michaengelo or a book with Renaissance setting or topic. "Renaissance" is defined as 14th to 17th century Europe. If you go to Listopias and type in "Renaissance," it will pull up numerous lists that should give you some ideas - but, as always, use caution when using listopia lists, since not all books will actually fit the task.
REQUIRED: State how the book fits if it's not clear in the GR description.

Option 3. Bye Bye Birdie is a pop culture satire. I don't often seek 'satire' as a genre to read but whenever I am amused by an author's satirical humor I want to give the the book a higher GR rating. At my more mature age this month (or any age for that matter) I need all the humor I can find! Read a book that appears on the first 10 pages pages of this list: Popular Satire Books
NOTE: Not every book on the list will necessarily work - regular SRC rules (page length, children as genre, etc.) apply.
REQUIRED: State the page number your book appears on the list.

Option 4. Bye Bye 'Birdie'. I enjoy birdwatching and maybe I'll need to plan a birding outing or trip as a birthday present to myself. Read a book with a bird or birds on the cover. The bird(s) should be part of the cover art/design and not a logo or publishing emblem.
REQUIRED: Include the cover in your post

Required: Identify the option used when you post.

Approved Books:

Option 2:

about Michelangelo:

Renaissance setting or topic Ideas--Be sure to explain how it fits if not clear in GR description:
Much Ado About Nothing (if your edition page count fits),
The Nightingale Gallery
The Serpent and the Pearl
The Lady Elizabeth
The Birth of Venus
The Iron King
The Glassblower of Murano


Option 4: Birds on Cover

Not Approved Books:

Option 4-

OK, we know that you all are on the edge of your seats...........so here's 20.4. It will not appear in the regular task list until Kristi gets back Sunday night, but the thread is now open.

20.4 - Author! Author! - Janet F's Task: My Bye Bye Birdie Birthday

Two things are happening for me at the start of this Spring SRC: my birthday and my son's HS theater production of Bye Bye Birdie. I've been busy helping out with set painting so the opening will be a nice birthday present. I blended these two themes to create my Task. Read a book for one of the four options that meets SRC guidelines.

Option 1. Bye Bye Birdie was written in the 1950's and opened on Broadway in 1960's. I was born in one of those two decades. Read a book originally published in the 1950's or 1960's.

Option 2. Since I have 'painting' on my mind and plenty of paint on my hands I sought out a connection with my birthday. I discovered that I share a birthdate with the Renaissance painter Michaengelo. Read a book about Michaengelo or a book with Renaissance setting or topic. "Renaissance" is defined as 14th to 17th century Europe. If you go to Listopias and type in "Renaissance," it will pull up numerous lists that should give you some ideas - but, as always, use caution when using listopia lists, since not all books will actually fit the task.
REQUIRED: State how the book fits if it's not clear in the GR description.

Option 3. Bye Bye Birdie is a pop culture satire. I don't often seek 'satire' as a genre to read but whenever I am amused by an author's satirical humor I want to give the the book a higher GR rating. At my more mature age this month (or any age for that matter) I need all the humor I can find! Read a book that appears on the first 10 pages pages of this list: Popular Satire Books
NOTE: Not every book on the list will necessarily work - regular SRC rules (page length, children as genre, etc.) apply.
REQUIRED: State the page number your book appears on the list.

Option 4. Bye Bye 'Birdie'. I enjoy birdwatching and maybe I'll need to plan a birding outing or trip as a birthday present to myself. Read a book with a bird or birds on the cover. The bird(s) should be part of the cover art/design and not a logo or publishing emblem.
REQUIRED: Include the cover in your post

Required: Identify the option used when you post.

Will this cover work for Option 4? You can barely see some tiny birds flying in the background.....

For option 2: The Nightingale Gallery

Starts in 1377. I think that is the 14th century, right?

See above Task description (at Msg 2/3) for Approved/Disapproved

Julie wrote: "Will this cover work for Option 4? You can barely see some tiny birds flying in the background.....
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Yes, It works!

Hey Janet, you have definitely come up with a task worth the wait ! :)

Would like approval for the following book :

Option 2 : Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

Apoorv wrote: "Hey Janet, you have definitely come up with a task worth the wait ! :)

Would like approval for the following book :

Option 2 : Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare"

I love it I'm already having to do internet research to answer your questions!

According to Sparknotes.com Much Ado About Nothing is SETTING (TIME) · The sixteenth century

SETTING (PLACE) · Messina, Sicily, on and around Governor Leonato’s estate.

So, my answer is yes based on the GR description, assuming your copy has 100 or more pages (or you Post a mass market paperback with at least 100 pages if you read audio or ebook)

Bea wrote: "For option 2: The Nightingale Gallery

Starts in 1377. I think that is the 14th century, right?"

Yes according to wikipedia: As a means of recording the passage of time, the 14th century was the century which lasted from January 1, 1301, to December 31, 1400. & it's in Europe so it works based on the GR description!

The Lady Elizabeth for Optino 2 - she was born 1492

This should work for option 2, set in Renaissance Italy -

Janet F wrote: "I love it I'm already having to do internet research to answer your questions!

According to Sparknotes.com Much Ado About Nothing is SETTING (TIME) · The sixteenth century

SETTING (PLACE) · Messina, Sicily, on and around Governor Leonato’s estate.

So, my answer is yes, assuming your copy has 100 or more pages (or you Post a mass market paperback with at least 100 pages if you read audio or ebook) "


Thank you so much for the approval Janet, I myself was kinda skeptical about the book fitting in but was still hoping for it to work. Thanks to you, I can read it now. :)

The Mass Market Paperback copy is a 197 pages, so I am assuming it will fit the bill too.

Skandia wrote: "This should work for option 2, set in Renaissance Italy - "

Yes it will based on the GR description!

Dee wrote: "The Lady Elizabeth for Optino 2 - she was born 1492"

Yes, it works based on the GR description.

Approval please, Option 2 - set in Renaissance Italy (per GR description)

Will this work for Option 4? It's not a real bird but a drawing of one.

Does this work for option 2?
The Iron King
It doesn't mention it in the description but some of the reviews mention it being 14th century France

Book Concierge wrote: "Approval please, Option 2 - set in Renaissance Italy (per GR description)

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Yes, it looks like it will work based on the GR description.

Sassafrass wrote: "Will this work for Option 4? It's not a real bird but a drawing of one.

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That will work!

Sam wrote: "Does this work for option 2?
The Iron King
It doesn't mention it in the description but some of the reviews mention it being 14th century France"

Yes, I found a 'Booklist' review that states it is set in 1314 (& France) so it should work. You'll need to explain how it fits since it isn't clear in the GR description.

Would you approve: The Glassblower of Murano by Marina Fiorato
The description from my public library site states, Venice, Italy 1681
http://catalog.manhattan.lib.ks.us/po...

Janet F wrote: "Sassafrass wrote: "Will this work for Option 4? It's not a real bird but a drawing of one.

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That will work!"

Thanks!

will this work for bird on cover. the bird is on the branches at the top of cover.

Will either of these covers work for the bird on the cover:



Or


They are both kind of hiding, so wanted to check. Thank you-

JennRenee wrote: "will this work for bird on cover. the bird is on the branches at the top of cover. "

I see them, so it's approved.

Allison wrote: "Will this work for option 4 bird on the cover



The giant shadow in the back is a giant bird they use to ride on. (http://www.tor.com/blogs/2014/01/emperor..."

I'll approve it although it's more of a fantasy bird.

Susan wrote: "Will either of these covers work for the bird on the cover:



Or


They are both kind of hiding, so wanted to check. Tha..."

I'll approve both. So partial view of bird(s) is okay.

Janet- Is mine OK - post #23?

KSMary wrote: "Would you approve: The Glassblower of Murano by Marina Fiorato
The description from my public library site states, Venice, Italy 1681
http://catalog.manhattan.lib.ks...."

Yes, it looks like it will work. Be sure to describe how it fits when you post.

Just checking to be sure these are ok for the bird on cover option. Hopefully if one isn't, the other is
or

Andy wrote: "Just checking to be sure these are ok for the bird on cover option. Hopefully if one isn't, the other is
or

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They are both approved! You get to pick.

Janet F wrote: "Andy wrote: "Just checking to be sure these are ok for the bird on cover option. Hopefully if one isn't, the other is
or

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Thanks, decision time1

Will this part of a bird count?

this one is good right?

Option 3: by Ira Levin

page 5: https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

Cathy wrote: "Will this part of a bird count?"

A part of a 'bird' would be okay with me but not from a birdlike creature. It's not clear to me from the book description if the talon might be from a bird or a birdlike creature. So I think I'll have to say no.

Delmy =^.^= wrote: "this one is good right?

Option 3: by Ira Levin

page 5: https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/..."

Yes that one is good, as it appears on pg 5 of the 'popluar satire list'
Be sure you mention the page number it appears on when you post.

I am going to read The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger published in the 1950s.

Claire wrote: "I am going to read The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger published in the 1950s."
that works!

Hello! Will this work for option 4? Its a paper origami bird:

thanks!

Bekka wrote: "Hello! Will this work for option 4? Its a paper origami bird:

thanks!"

That works!

Janet F wrote: "Bekka wrote: "Hello! Will this work for option 4? Its a paper origami bird:

thanks!"

That works!"

Thanks so much!

Does a griffin count as a bird?

Tia wrote: "Does a griffin count as a bird?

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No it won't work as a bird, sorry.

Will you accept the very slight image of the bird on this cover? (above the E in Broken)

Ty wrote: "Will you accept the very slight image of the bird on this cover? (above the E in Broken)

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It's good, I see the bird.

Ok here's a question...can the bird be part of a tattoo? I'd like to use Oracle if I can.

Shelby wrote: "Ok here's a question...can the bird be part of a tattoo? I'd like to use Oracle if I can.

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I guess I'll say okay, it does look like a tattoo of a bird and not some other birdlike creature.

Would The Maltese Falcon work for Option 4?