October Challenge - Graphic Novel OR A Book from a Friend's List

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

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, Aussie Authors Queen]

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]

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]

I chose Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith.

My friends Stephanie and Beth both read it.

[Trina]

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

[[deleted user]]

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

[Zoey]

Good excuse to re-read a favourite

The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel Diana Gabaldon

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Looking good guys:)

[MarciaB]

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, Aussie Authors Queen]

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]

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

The Exile: An Outlander Graphic NovelDiana Gabaldon"

Ooo I like the look of that Zoey :)

[MarciaB]

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, Aussie Authors Queen]

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]

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, Aussie Authors Queen]

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:)

[MarciaB]

"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]

Count me in.

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

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, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Count me in.

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

Nice Michael:)

[Michael]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

Totally agree

[Tien]

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, Aussie Authors Queen]

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, Aussie Authors Queen]

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]

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, Aussie Authors Queen]

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]

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

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]

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, Aussie Authors Queen]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

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]

Thanks Brenda..looks interesting

[Michael]

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]

I will read The Passage from Hayley's list.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

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]

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

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

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]

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

[Christy]

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, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good choices girls, hope you enjoy them:)

[Deborah]

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, Aussie Authors Queen]

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]

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

[Isabel]

I'm choosing a book on Brenda's read list and It's one I received this week