The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

20.6. Seasoned Reader - Amy O's Task - Quetzalcoatl

Quetzalcoatl was an Aztec god associated with creation and the forces of good and light. His name means “Feathered Serpent.” He was the god of learning, wisdom, intelligence, and self-reflection, and was credited with discovering corn, the arts, science and the calendar. He was also associated with the morning star and with the wind – Ehecatl, the Wind God, was one of his incarnations.

For this task, read one book that fulfills one of the options below. REQUIRED: Please state which option you chose when posting your completed task.

Option 1: Read a book with one of the following words in its title or subtitle: feather, plume, snake, serpent, calendar, star, wind. The word must stand alone. Plurals and possessives are okay, but no other variations.

Option 2: Read a book with the letter “Q” somewhere in the main title. Subtitles or series names may not be used for this option – only the main title of the book.
Examples: Q & A by Vikas Swarup, The White Queen by Philippa Gregory.

Option 3: Since Quetzalcoatl was the god of learning and of self-reflection, read a book with a main page genre of Education or Self Help.

Approved books for Option 1:
Tide, Feather, Snow: A Life in Alaska by Miranda Weiss
Where the Wind Blows by Caroline Fyffe

Approved books for option 2:
Q & A by Vikras Swarup
Q is for Quarry by Sue Grafton
The White Queen by Philippa Gregory
Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett
Requiem by Lauren Oliver
Your Presence Is Requested at Suvanto by Maile Chapman
Mean Little deaf Queer: A Memoir by Terry Galloway
Don't Quit Your Day Job: Acclaimed Authors and the Day Jobs They Quit by Sonny Brewer (editor)
A Banquet of Consequences by Elizabeth George

Approved books for Option 3:
On Looking: Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes by Alexandra Horowitz (Self Help genre)
The Narcissist Next Door: Understanding the Monster in Your Family, in Your Office, in Your Bed--in Your World by Jeffrey Kluger (Self Help genre)

These books will not work for Option 2:

Gaysia: Adventures in the Queer East by Benjamin Law - letter Q is in the book's subtitle, not the main title

The Keeper of Lost Causes (Department Q #1) by Jussi Adler-Olsen - letter Q is in name of series, not book title

The Thief (The Queen's Thief #1) by Megan Whalen Turner - letter Q is in name of series, not book title

This thread is now open!

Bookwrm526

Hi! I would like to have the genre "Self Help" noted for the book On Looking: Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes by Alexandra Horowitz, for option three. Thanks!

Jessica wrote: "Bookwrm526

Hi! I would like to have the genre "Self Help" noted for the book On Looking: Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes by Alexandra Horowitz, for option three. Tha..."

Noted - Self Help genre is present on Goodreads main page. This book will work for Option 3.

Option 1: Tide, Feather, Snow: A Life in Alaska by Miranda Weiss

Claire wrote: "Option 1: Tide, Feather, Snow: A Life in Alaska by Miranda Weiss"

Approved for Option 1

Please verify genre Self Help for The Narcissist Next Door: Understanding the Monster in Your Family, in Your Office, in Your Bed--in Your World.

Thanks!

Sandy wrote: "Please verify genre Self Help for The Narcissist Next Door: Understanding the Monster in Your Family, in Your Office, in Your Bed--in Your World.

Thanks!"

Self-help genre verified!

Amy wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Please verify genre Self Help for The Narcissist Next Door: Understanding the Monster in Your Family, in Your Office, in Your Bed--in Your World.

Thanks!"

Self-help ..."

Thanks!

Please confirm for option 1:

Where the Wind Blows by Caroline Fyffe

For Option 2, can a title have 2 Q's in it?

I'd like to read:

A Banquet of Consequences

puppitypup wrote: "Please confirm for option 1:

Where the Wind Blows by Caroline Fyffe"

Confirmed for option 1. So sorry I did not get back to you sooner on this.

Pia wrote: "For Option 2, can a title have 2 Q's in it?

I'd like to read:

A Banquet of Consequences"

Yes, it can have 2 Q's in it. That is actually the book I am planning to read too :)

Amy wrote: "Pia wrote: "For Option 2, can a title have 2 Q's in it?

I'd like to read:

A Banquet of Consequences"

Yes, it can have 2 Q's in it. ..."

Great! I'm a big big fan of Elizabeth George. Hope we enjoy it!