The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

15.8 Under My Thumb
February 18th is Thumb Appreciation Day. Read a book that has a human hand on the cover that shows a thumb. The hand must not be covered with a glove, mitt, etc. The hand must be easily identifiable and the thumb MUST be included.


Required Include the cover when you post

OK

not OK
- a handprint is not a hand
- shadows don't work
- x-rays don't work
- bones don't work

This help thread is open!

would this cover be ok ?

Does a silhouette of a hand (inc. thumb) count?



The silhouetted human figures at the bottom have hands, and the hands have thumbs, but one can't tell if they're wearing gloves or not.

Aleksandra wrote: "would this cover be ok ?"

yes, there's a thumb

LouLouReads wrote: "Does a silhouette of a hand (inc. thumb) count?



The silhouetted human figures at the bottom have hands, and the hands have thumbs, but one can't tell if they're wear..."

There's no detail that would indicate a glove, it works

The thumb is in the back -- harder to see than the other 4 fingers but still there. Just checking to be sure that Hold Still by Lisa Regan is OK:


Thanks!

Just want to make sure the thumb is clear enough-

seeking approval on this cover for this task:

In keeping with the Christmas theme… offering this selection for approval and sharing

The Testament of Mary
by Colm Tóibín

Cheri wrote: "The thumb is in the back -- harder to see than the other 4 fingers but still there. Just checking to be sure that Hold Still by Lisa Regan is OK:


T..."

The thumb is showing, it's ok

Cathy wrote: "Just want to make sure the thumb is clear enough-
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yes, there's a thumb.

Lindy-Lane wrote: "seeking approval on this cover for this task:
"

OK

Pat wrote: "In keeping with the Christmas theme… offering this selection for approval and sharing

The Testament of Mary
by Colm Tóibín"

ok

Would these covers work?

Sandra wrote: "Would these covers work?

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Any of those would work

would this work?

Susan wrote: "would this work? "

Yes, his hand and thumb are there

I am pretty sure this one will be fine - but is my first time so a bit nervous (and excited all at the same time) but would be ok for my thumb day book

Sally906 wrote: "I am pretty sure this one will be fine - but is my first time so a bit nervous (and excited all at the same time) but would be ok for my thumb d..."

Yes, that's a hand with a thumb

Can I read ?

*Asked for approval for length as well*

Would any of these three work?

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Can I read ?

*Asked for approval for length as well*"

No, sorry, that's a handprint not a human hand on the cover

Hina wrote: "Would any of these three work?

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any of those would work

I think the US printing of by Michel Faber would work, right? Visible thumbs :)

Melissa wrote: "I think the US printing of by Michel Faber would work, right? Visible thumbs :)"

Right, it works

- Just in case I decide to use this book for this task, would this be ok?

Is the thumb clear enough in this one?

Is there enough hand/thumb for this to count? Thanks!

Just wondering if this edition of Clouds of Witness would work. It does show both hands, but they're on the small side.

Nicola wrote: " - Just in case I decide to use this book for this task, would this be ok?"

yes

Andy wrote: "Is the thumb clear enough in this one?"

yes

rachieg wrote: "Is there enough hand/thumb for this to count? Thanks!

"

yes

Trish wrote: "Just wondering if this edition of Clouds of Witness would work. It does show both hands, but they're on the small side."

I think I can see thumbs but the image is small, if you have the book in hand and you can see the thumbs, please include that when you post

Dlmrose wrote: "Trish wrote: "Just wondering if this edition of Clouds of Witness would work. It does show both hands, but they're on the small side."

I think I can see thumbs ..."

It is small. Is this one any better?

Trish wrote: "Dlmrose wrote: "Trish wrote: "Just wondering if this edition of Clouds of Witness would work. It does show both hands, but they're on the small side."

I think I..."

That one is easy to see, yes

Thumb is front and center ...

Book Concierge wrote: "
Thumb is front and center ..."

sure

I'm pretty sure this works.

Julia wrote: "
I'm pretty sure this works."

it does

How about this one. The left hand thumb has nail polish on it

Andy wrote: "How about this one. The left hand thumb has nail polish on it
"

that works

Would work?

Visible enough?

Dlmrose wrote: "Andy wrote: "How about this one. The left hand thumb has nail polish on it
"

that works"

Thanks,
This book has been sitting on my shelf for at least 4 years.

Alex wrote: "Would work?"

yes, there's a hand and thumb

Valerie wrote: "Visible enough? "

sure

Would this work?



There's a hand on the left and I think the thumb is visible