October Challenge - Graphic Novel OR A Book from a Friend's List (showing 1-50 of 147)

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

This month gives you the opportunity to read a Graphic Novel, or if you would prefer, you can pick a friend and choose a book you haven't read, but would like to, from their READ list!



Some links to help with graphic novels:

http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/21...

http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/33...




"A friend is one who walks in when others walk out" - Walter Winchell



A friend link:

http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/67...

Maybe you can combine the two...a friend with a graphic novel....



Whichever you choose, read and ENJOY!!

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

I'm going to start here with my book for October...I actually borrowed it last night, it's on my friend Steve's list, AND it's graphic!!

The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman It was winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1992.

[Sabina comment history]

I'm not big on graphic novels so I'm going to pick a friend or two (or four) and read a book of theirs that they liked.
I already have Under the Never Sky in my Spring challenge as a book that my friend Pauline has read and gave 5/5 rating for, so I'm going to cross that over here too. Plus a few others as well.

and from Pauline's list of read books.
from Miss J's list of read books.
from Taneika's list of read books.
from Hannah's list of read books.

[Melanie comment history]

I chose Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith.

My friends Stephanie and Beth both read it.

[Trina comment history]

I'll jump in on this one with White Oleander and Choke, both off the same friend's list.

[Mickey comment history]

I'll start with Headhunters on Morris's list
and Rebecca on Sharon's list.

[Zoey comment history]

Good excuse to re-read a favourite

The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel Diana Gabaldon

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

Looking good guys:)

[Marcia comment history]

I'm not really into graphic novels - just not my cup of tea. But, I'm choosing from my friend KarlynP's read shelf.

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

Marcia wrote: "I'm choosing from my friend KarlynP's read shelf."

That sounds really good Marcia...I've not heard of that author before!

[Mish, Brings Thread Ideas To Life! comment history]

Zoey wrote: "Good excuse to re-read a favourite

The Exile: An Outlander Graphic NovelDiana Gabaldon"

Ooo I like the look of that Zoey :)

[Marcia comment history]

Brenda wrote: "Marcia wrote: "I'm choosing from my friend KarlynP's read shelf."

That sounds really good Marcia...I've not heard of that author before!"

Yeah Brenda, I hadn't heard of her either. I'm always game to try out new authors in the romantic suspense genre, so thought I would give her a try :-)

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

Marcia wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Marcia wrote: "I'm choosing from my friend KarlynP's read shelf."

That sounds really good Marcia...I've not heard of that author before!"

Yeah Br..."

I'd love to know what your thoughts are when you're done Marcia:)

[Kirsten comment history]

Brenda wrote: "I'm going to start here with my book for October...I actually borrowed it last night, it's on my friend Steve's list, AND it's graphic!!

The Complete Maus by Ar..."

That book is SO GOOD. Not sure what I'm going to read for this one yet. I think my husband would be pleased if I read Watchmen, so maybe that.

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

Kirsten wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I'm going to start here with my book for October...I actually borrowed it last night, it's on my friend Steve's list, AND it's graphic!!

The Complete Maus[bookcover:The Complete Ma..."

That's good to know Kirsten, thanks:)

[Marcia comment history]

"That sounds really good Marcia...I've not heard of that author be..."

Thanks Brenda, I will let you know. I'm hoping to eventually start writing my own reviews on books (never done that before and am really nervous) - am busy working on my first one.

[Michael, My Year Of speaking Dangerously! comment history]

Count me in.

I will be reading wich is on KL's read list. :)

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

Marcia wrote: ""That sounds really good Marcia...I've not heard of that author be..."

Thanks Brenda, I will let you know. I'm hoping to eventually start writing my own reviews on books (never done that before a..."

You'll be fine Marcia. I had never written a review until I joined GR, then I started off slow, with just a few sentences...now I write one for every book I read:)

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

Michael wrote: "Count me in.

I will be reading wich is on KL's read list. :)"

Nice Michael:)

[Michael, Surrender To The Lure Of Books! comment history]

Michael wrote: "Count me in.

I will be reading wich is on KL's read list. :)"

That guy has good taste, so you'll enjoy that one :D

[Michael, Surrender To The Lure Of Books! comment history]

I'm not sure what I'll read, I'm glad we are doing a Graphic Novel challenge because I feel like it is becoming a legitimate literary format and helping people get a taste of an untried format is always a good thing.

I will search for something highly literary like; The Great Gatsby : a graphic adaptation by Nicki Greenberg of the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald or The Complete Maus or The Complete Persepolis

[Michael, Surrender To The Lure Of Books! comment history]

David wrote: "I borrowed two graphic novels from the library today so I will be reading Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood & The Story of a Return and The Kite Runner."

Wonderful choices, I'm interested to see how The Kite Runner turns out as a graphic novel

[Michael, My Year Of speaking Dangerously! comment history]

Michael wrote: "Michael wrote: "Count me in.

I will be reading wich is on KL's read list. :)"

That guy has good taste, so you'll enjoy that one :D"

That guy has awesome taste. :D

[Michael, Surrender To The Lure Of Books! comment history]

Michael wrote: "That guy has good taste, so you'll enjoy that one :D"

Totally agree

[Tien comment history]

Aaaah... I can't resist - since I'm planning to read this soon anyway, I might as well fit it into a challenge.



I've read the novel (LOVED!) & I've just watched the Swedish adaptation (I might sound superficial / shallow here - it was too raw for me) last week so I'm quite excited to see how this graphic novel will turn out. I know it's not published til November - I got an eARC, woo hoo!

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

David wrote: "I borrowed two graphic novels from the library today so I will be reading Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood & The Story of a Return and The Kite Runner."

Oooh I want to get The Kite Runner: Graphic Novel...I've been wanting it for ages:)

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

Tien wrote: "Aaaah... I can't resist - since I'm planning to read this soon anyway, I might as well fit it into a challenge.



I've read the novel (..."

Awesome Tien!

[Melissa comment history]

I haven't read any graphic novels so wouldn't know where to start, so I am trusting my friend to choose a book for me from her list. I'll keep you posted.

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

Melissa wrote: "I haven't read any graphic novels so wouldn't know where to start, so I am trusting my friend to choose a book for me from her list. I'll keep you posted."

You could maybe borrow one from the library Melissa? But one from your friend is perfectly fine too:)

[Melissa comment history]

Oh, I didn't think of that. (Once I work out how to do that I will browse the library) Thanks Brenda.

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

Melissa wrote: "Oh, I didn't think of that. (Once I work out how to do that I will browse the library) Thanks Brenda."

Good luck:)

[Melissa comment history]

Brenda wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Oh, I didn't think of that. (Once I work out how to do that I will browse the library) Thanks Brenda."

Good luck:)"

OMG, I just realised that you meant my local library (unless Goodreads has a library, which is what I thought you meant) I feel all sorts of stupid now. Is it beer o'clock yet?

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

Melissa wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Oh, I didn't think of that. (Once I work out how to do that I will browse the library) Thanks Brenda."

Good luck:)"

OMG, I just realised that you meant my local lib..."

Hahaha!!! Yes, definitely beer o'clock Melissa;P I certainly did mean your local library! lol

[Kirsten comment history]

Melissa wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Oh, I didn't think of that. (Once I work out how to do that I will browse the library) Thanks Brenda."

Good luck:)"

OMG, I just realised that you meant my local lib..."

It's always beer o'clock SOMEWHERE.

[Melissa comment history]

Kirsten wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Oh, I didn't think of that. (Once I work out how to do that I will browse the library) Thanks Brenda."

Good luck:)"

OMG, I just realised that you me..."

Indeed Kirsten.

[Cindy comment history]

My first graphic novel....
Have it on reserve at the local library

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

Cindy wrote: "My first graphic novel
Have it on reserve at the local library

Embroideries"

It's certainly showing there are a lot more Graphic Novels out there than I was aware of...hope you enjoy it Cindy:)

[Cindy comment history]

Thanks Brenda..looks interesting

[Michael, Surrender To The Lure Of Books! comment history]

Brenda wrote: "Cindy wrote: "My first graphic novel
Have it on reserve at the local library

Embroideries"

It's certainly showing there are a lot more Graphic Novels out there than I was aware of...hope you enj..."

That one looks great, I really liked her other books; Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood & Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return

[Kerri comment history]

I will read The Passage from Hayley's list.

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

Kerri wrote: "I will read The Passage from Hayley's list."

That's one I've got on my TBR too Kerri...hope you enjoy it! Maybe you could put your thoughts in here when you've finished? My problem is the length of it...it's daunting! lol

[Nicola comment history]

The Keeping Place by Isobelle Carmody. It is on a friend's read list.

[Kyaputen Abby comment history]

I'll start with Virals on Mickey's List!

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

Kyaputen Abby wrote: "I'll start with Virals on Mickey's List!"

Excellent story Abby:) I loved the second one too, Seizure and am looking forward to the third:) Code

[Kaylene comment history]

I'm going to read The Love Of Good Women which is on my partner Teri's read list.

[Christy comment history]

I'm in too! But I too am not a big graphic novel fan, I've chosen The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan as it received 5 stars from 2 of my friends lists! I can also use this for the Spring Reading Challenge!!

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

Good choices girls, hope you enjoy them:)

[Deborah comment history]

So many people not into graphic novels? I have always found them the perfect combination of art and books which are two of my favourite things. I will re-read Fade from GraceI think :)

[Brenda, Prolific Reader!! comment history]

Deborah wrote: "So many people not into graphic novels? I have always found them the perfect combination of art and books which are two of my favourite things. I will re-read Fade from GraceI think :)"

Good on you Deborah! I think graphic novels are just not as well known yet...I know I didn't know much about them until recently...it's certainly good to introduce them as something new into my reading...hopefully others will do the same as well.

[Kadi comment history]

I'm going to choose a book that's on a friend's list. Now to search through :)