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My review of A Writer's Diary: Being Extracts from the Diary of Virginia Woolf by Virginia Woolf It took me awhile but such a fascinating look at this author and her work. 4.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
It does sound interesting. Great review.
Alondra wrote: "Completed All Our Wrong Todays
3.5 Stars
I hated the MC; Tom/John/Victor? (🙄) The science jargon and multiverse/past/time travel story w..."
They can't all be winners, eh? The characters are such an important part of the overall story. If you can't like the main one, it's definitely going to impact on your enjoyment.
Linda wrote: "Really Bill???? I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I listened to the audiobook but I think the writing was a bit too flowery for me but I’ve thought about reading book 2."I read it first as a youngster, not sure when. I have to say that Book 2 was a bit disappointing... but it was still very good.
Linda wrote: "I read 
I never read this one in school."One of my all-time favorite books.
Lillie wrote: "Bill wrote: "I thought On Tyranny was very good too."I'm listening to The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates right now. I think you may like it. It's his life as an wri..."
Thanks. It does sound interesting. I've ordered a copy. You might 'like' One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad. It sounds like a similar concept.
Finished Joanna Russ: Novels & Stories (LOA #373): The Female Man / We Who Are About To . . . / On Strike Against God / The Complet e Alyx Stories / Other Stories by Joanna Russ which is a collection of her novels but still all under one tomish book. 3.5 stars
My review of Joanna Russ: Novels & Stories (LOA #373): The Female Man / We Who Are About To . . . / On Strike Against God / The Complet e Alyx Stories / Other Stories, a collection of the work of Joanna Russ collated by the Library of America. It took me 5 months to finish but it was worth it. 3.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Continuing Horror October with Hell House by Richard Matheson
Lillie wrote: "I'd like to say I accomplished something extraordinary but the reality is that I was just managed to finish 3 books in one day because I'd been reading all 3 for many days, lol223. [bookcover:Loc..."
I thought On Tyranny was very good too.
My review of Star Shapes by Ivy Grimes 2.0 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Next in line is Our Love Will Devour Us by R.L. Meza
Laurel wrote: "Bill wrote: "My review of Watership Down: The Graphic Novel by James Sturm. I loved rekindling my memories of the original story.. 4.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.c..."
I've read a few adaptations of other books as well lately. It's been most enjoyable.
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My review of Watership Down: The Graphic Novel by James Sturm. I loved rekindling my memories of the original story.. 4.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Next in line is Star Shapes by Ivy Grimes
I'm so far behind on my reading of the Bruno books. It's such a great series... I like the locale, the characters, the food... You had a great month. Enjoy October.
Pam wrote: "Bill wrote: "Pam wrote: "I just read my old review and I guess I enjoyed it. Can't remember how it ended mind you. Dick is one of the unique Sci Fi author's indeed..."I just finished it. I gave i..."
I agree. You might like to check out Philip K. Dick: The Last Interview and Other Conversations. It was kind of interesting.
Lillie wrote: "Bill wrote: "6. Bring the Jubilee by Ward Moore Combination alternate history & time travel story. A slowish burn but excellent ending.. 5.0 stars"Great month Bill! Bring the Jubilee..."
It was interesting, Lillie.
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge OCTOBER 2025Start Date: 10/01/2025
End Date: 10/31/2025
Total Pages Read: 2704
Bonus Points: 105 pts
Books Read:
1. Watership Down: The Graphic Novel by James Sturm 383 pages, finished 3 Oct, 4.5 stars
2. Star Shapes by Ivy Grimes 111 pages, finished 5 Oct, 2.0 stars
3. Joanna Russ: Novels & Stories (LOA #373): The Female Man / We Who Are About To . . . / On Strike Against God / The Complet e Alyx Stories / Other Stories by Joanna Russ 711 pages, finished 6 Oct, 3.5 stars
4. A Writer's Diary: Being Extracts from the Diary of Virginia Woolf by Virginia Woolf 350 pages, finished 13 Oct, 4.5 stars
5. Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 5 by James Tynion IV 144 pages, finished 13 Oct, 4.0 stars
6. Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 6 by James Tynion IV 144 pages, finished 14 Oct, 4.0 stars
7. High Country by Nevada Barr 301 pages, finished 15 Oct, 3.5 stars
8. Coven: A Graphic Novel by Soman Chainani 260 pages, finished 17 Oct, 2.5 stars
9. Elbows Up!: Canadian Voices of Resilience and Resistance by Elamin Abdelmahmoud 300 pages, finished 23 Oct, 4.0 stars
10 points:
- RAB with a Halloween scene either on the cover or where it’s celebrated in the story.
- October is National Pizza Month! RAB where pizza is eaten, ordered, or made.
- Its National Pumpkin Seed Day October 1st - Read a book with a pumpkin on the cover.
- Read a book with a orange or black cover.
-- Star Shapes
by Ivy Grimes (10 pts)-- Novels and Stories
by Joanna Russ (10 pts)
by James Tynion IV (10 pts)- National Vodka Day on Oct 4 - Read a book where a character drinks or goes to a bar.
25 points:
- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. RAB where someone is either battling breast cancer or is supporting a friend or family member going through it
- October is LGBT History Month. RAB with a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered character. 25 bonus points if it’s non-fiction.
-- Novels and Stories by Joanna Russ features many LGBTQ characters in the various stories. 25 pts
- Oct 6 is National German American Day - Read a book set in Germany.
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Read a book with a character with cancer or a cancer survivor.
- Read a scary or horror book for Halloween.
-- Something is Killing the Children, Vol 5 by James Tynion IV (25 pts)
-- Something is Killing the Children Vol 6 by James Tynion IV (25 pts)
50 points:
- October is Filipino-American History Month. RAB with a Filipino-American character. Double points if it’s an immigrant tale!
- October 1 - 7 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. RAB with a mentally ill character. Double points if they’re seeking help.
- Stop Bullying Day - Read a book with a bully in it or a character is being bullied.
- Columbus Day on Oct 13th - Read a book about an explorer.
- In October there is a Cupcake Day, a Pumpkin Cheesecake Day , and a Cake Decorating Day - Read a book set in a bakery.
