The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

15.1 - Eurovision Song Contest
The 65th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in May 2020.

This is a 2 book task. Read one Book 1 and one Book 2.

Choose a song that has won the Eurovision Song Contest.

Book 1: Read a book with a TITLE of at least 3 words for which the initial letter of each word can be found in the title of the song. Subtitles are excluded. Diacritical marks may be ignored.

AND

Book 2: Read a book written by a single author whose first and last initials can be found in the name of the same song's performer(s). Diacritical marks may be ignored.

Required: Identify the song when you post.

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For book 2, the book's author has to match the initials of the performer for book 1's song?

Andy wrote: "For book 2, the book's author has to match the initials of the performer for book 1's song?"

No, the first and last initials just has to be found in performer's name. So, for example, if you used the song "Save Your Kisses for Me" (1976 winning song) for book 1, the first and last initials of the author for book 2 has to be found in Brotherhood of Man.

Can you ignore accents?

For example, could you use "iu te reconnaÎtras", by Anne-Marie David (1976) for a non-accented I?

Trish wrote: "Can you ignore accents?

For example, could you use "iu te reconnaÎtras", by Anne-Marie David (1976) for a non-accented I?"

Yes, you can ignore diacritical marks.

Kristina Simon wrote: "Andy wrote: "For book 2, the book's author has to match the initials of the performer for book 1's song?"

No, the first and last initials just has to be found in performer's name. So, for example,..."

Thanks,
Andy

Kristina Simon wrote: "Yes, you can ignore diacritical marks."

Thanks.

Can I read Her Husband's Lover for "Love Shine a Light" (winner in 1997)?

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Can I read Her Husband's Lover for "Love Shine a Light" (winner in 1997)?"

Yes, that fits the requirements for Book 1. The author of your Book 2 will need to have initials that can be found in Katrina and the Waves.

Kristina Simon wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Can I read Her Husband's Lover for "Love Shine a Light" (winner in 1997)?"

Yes, that fits the requirements for Book 1. The author of your Book 2 will need to ..."

Was thinking Murder Game - Emmy Ellis (E E)?

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Kristina Simon wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Can I read Her Husband's Lover for "Love Shine a Light" (winner in 1997)?"

Yes, that fits the requirements for Book 1. The author of yo..."

Sure, that fits the task requirements.

Could I just confirm my understanding from the FAQs? If I read a book by Simone St. James for book 2, the first and last initials to match the performer's name would be SJ only? Thanks!!

Jen K wrote: "Could I just confirm my understanding from the FAQs? If I read a book by Simone St. James for book 2, the first and last initials to match the performer's name would be SJ only? Th..."

Yes, that's correct.

Kristina Simon wrote: "Jen K wrote: "Could I just confirm my understanding from the FAQs? If I read a book by Simone St. James for book 2, the first and last initials to match the performer's name would ..."

Thanks!!

Kaora wrote: "Surrender by Ray Loriga. Can I read this for LORDI or does the translator count?"

Translators are not considered a second author. Here's the reference from the FAQs: "8. Do illustrators and translators count as authors for SRC purposes?
No. Only authors that are identified as authors (or a default blank in the author role field), co-authors, or contributors may be used for tasks involving author information. Other roles or functions such as editor, illustrator, artist, translator, introduction, designed by, foreword, preface, assistant or afterword may not be used for author-sourced tasks."

So, yes, Surrender by Ray Loriga can be used for Book 2.