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Me, please! can't resist the scaries!
To Be Scared Or Not to Be ChallengeJanuary 1, 2013 - April 30, 2013
Books read = 0
1) Friday the 13th: Read a book with 13 in the title.
13½
NOTE changed start date 12/10/12
I'd like to play! I'll figure out the books afterwards, lol...got a lot starting this month so I've got to sort it all out! ;)To Be Scared or Not To Be Scared
Oct 1/12 - Jan 31/12
0/15
1) Friday the 13th
2) Halloween
3) Psycho
4) Nightmare on Elm Street
5) Scream
6) Night of the Living Dead
7) The Exorcist
8) Saw
9) Frankenstein
10) Jaws - Osiris (EJ Swift)
read a book set in a small town, on the beach or in or near the water
11) The Shining
12) Texas Chainsaw Massacre
I'm in, as long as you don't make me watch those scary movies. Deanna's To Be Scared or Not to Be Scared Challenge
October 1 - January 31
12/12
1) Friday the 13th: Read a book with Friday or 13 in the title, a main character is named Jason, the character comes back from the dead (will accept ghosts or zombies) OR the character is a hockey player.
Nobody's Hero by Kallypso Masters, both Adam and Kayla hear the ghost of Adam’s first wife encouraging them to overcome their fears and get together, 1/14
2) Halloween: Read a book with an orange cover, a pumpkin on the cover, a character named Michael or the main character is locked up, there is a murder OR estrangement between siblings.
Hostile Witness by Rebecca Forster, murder trial, 12/27
3) Psycho: Read a book that takes place in winter, in a hotel OR in/on water. Or read a book where the plot is about forbidden love, adultery or a theft.
Mending Fences by Lucy Francis, takes place in winter, 10/21
4) Nightmare on Elm Street: Read a book with a black cover or has a nighttime scene on it. Or read a book where the setting is a small town, or deals with suicide or revenge.
by N.J. Walters, nighttime scene on cover, 10/175) Scream: Read a book that made you scream out loud (tell us why), has a serial killer or ghost OR the plot/character makes fun or a parody out of something.
Haunting Passions by Maureen McMahon, ghosts in a haunted Irish castle, 10/16
6) Night of the Living Dead: Read a book about zombies, set in a farm or a Dystopian novel. Or read a book where the main character is hiding from someone/something.
When Libby met the Fairies and her whole life went Fae by Kirsten Mortensen, set on a farm, 10/13
7) The Exorcist: Read a book involving a religious character or plot, demons or that is set in Washington D.C. Or, read a book where the plot is about a mother/daughter relationship.
Can't Help Falling In Love by Bella Andre, story includes a mother/daughter relationship, 11/21
8) Saw: Read a book with a cover that has a saw or other toolbox tool on it. Or read a book where one character manipulates/bullies another character or where the plot involves a game or puzzle.
Spartan Gold by Clive Cussler, the plot revolves around solving riddles and puzzles to find a lost treasure, 10/9
9) Frankenstein: Read a book involving monsters (you decide which one) or where a character abuses corpses or mistreat the dead. Or read a book that is set in the forensic field or the character creates something.
Poseidon's Fortune by Allie Standifer, features green, slimy, scaly Scaber demons, 10/8
10) Jaws: Read a book set in a small town, on the beach or in or near the water. Or read a book where the characters are hunting for something or receive an award.
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell, set on an island and she spends a lot of time on the beach fishing and gathering seafood, 10/3
11) The Shining: Read a book with a yellow cover, a book by Stephen King or that involves a father/son relationship. Or read a book where the main character is psychic or a writer.
by Jo Davis, yellow cover, 10/1712) Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Read a book set in Texas, with a power tool on cover or set in a graveyard. Or read a book where the characters take a road trip, a Young adult novel or is about a group of teens
Prince of Wolves by Quinn Loftis, set in Texas and is a YA book about teens, 10/1
Welcome to the challenge everyone! I'll get you all linked up.
I'm afraid I really needed another challenge to join!!October 01, 2012 – Jan 31, 2013
0/12 completed
1) Friday the 13th: Read a book with Friday or 13 in the title, a main character is named Jason, the character comes back from the dead( will accept ghosts or zombies) OR the character is a hockey player.
2) Halloween: Read a book with an orange cover, a pumpkin on the cover, a character named Michael or the main character is locked up, there is a murder OR estrangement between siblings.
3) Psycho: Read a book that takes place in winter, in a hotel OR in/on water. Or read a book where the plot is about forbidden love, adultery or a theft.
4) Nightmare on Elm Street: Read a book with a black cover or has a nighttime scene on it. Or read a book where the setting is a small town, or deals with sucide or revenge.
5) Scream: Read a book that made you scream out loud (tell us why), has a serial killer or ghost OR the plot/character makes fun or a parody out of something.
6) Night of the Living Dead: Read a book about zombies, set in a farm or a Dystopian novel. Or read a book where the main character is hiding from someone/something.
7) The Exorcist: Read a book involving a religous character or plot, demons or that is set in Washington D.C. Or, read a book where the plot is about a mother/daughter relationship.
8) Saw: Read a book with a cover that has a saw or other toolbox tool on it. Or read a book where one character manipulates/bullies another character or where the plot involves a game or puzzle.
9) Frankenstein: Read a book involving monsters (you decide which one) or where a character abuses corpses or mistreat the dead. Or read a book that is set in the forensic field or the charcter creates something.
10) Jaws: Read a book set in a small town, on the beach or in or near the water. Or read a book where the characters are hunting for something or recieve an award.
11) The Shining: Read a book with a yellow cover, a book by Stephen King or that involves a father/son relationship. Or read a book where the main character is psychic or a writer.
12) Texas Chainsaw Mascare: Read a book set in Texas, with a power tool on cover or set in a graveyard. Or read a book where the characters take a road trip, a Young adult novel or is about a group of teens
Sharon wrote: "Ok, I'll add one more challenge :)"You'll scare one up for us?
1~Friday the 13th: Heat Stroke, rachel caine3~Psycho: Swimming Without a Net, mj davidson
4~Nightmare on Elm Street: Blood on the Vine, jessica fletcher
5~Scream:
Ghost in the Polka Dot Bikini, sue ann jaffarian
6~Night of the Living Dead: Insurgent, veronica roth
7~The Exorcist: Into the Woods: Tales from the Hollows and Beyond, kim harrison
8~Saw:
Perfect, sara shephard
9~Frankenstein: 206 Bones, kathy reichs
10~Jaws:
A Chesapeake Shores Christmas, sherryl woods
11~The Shining: Revenge at Bella Terra, christine dodd
12~Texas Chainsaw Masacre: Nobody's Baby But Mine, susan elizabeth phillips
lol Christine! You're crackin' me up!Welcome to the challenge everyone.
I'll give it a try. I'll post as I go along.
add me to I will get my list up shortly. :)
Isn't this challenge spooktacular?!
I'm in. I love the scaries too! Duration: October 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013
READ: 12/12
Now let's be scared!
✔1) Friday the 13th: The 5th Witch - Graham Masterton (ghosts) 10/19
✔2) Halloween: Wages of Sin - Jenna Maclaine (hero named Michael) 10/4
✔3) Psycho: Ice Cold - Tess Gerritsen (set in winter) 10/6
✔4) Nightmare on Elm Street: Secrets to the Grave - Tami Hoag (sm town/nightmare situ) 10/19
✔5) Scream: Good Omens - Neil Gaiman (religious parody) 10/8
✔6) Night of the Living Dead: Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury (dystopian) 10/10
✔7) The Exorcist: Ruthless Heart - Emma Lang (heroine is from a Mormon cult) 10/17
✔8) Saw: Fifty Shades Darker - E.L. James (hero sexually manipulates/bullies heroine) 10/5
✔9) Frankenstein: Haunting Desire - Erin Quinn (h & H attacked by prehistoric monsters) 10/27
✔10) Jaws: The Scorpio Races - Maggie Stiefvater (takes place near water and/or on the beach) 10/2
✔11) The Shining: 11th Hour - James Patterson (yellow cover) 10/29
✔12) Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Shatterglass - Tamora Pierce (YA) 11/2
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Please count me in.Duration October - January.
1) Friday the 13th:
2) Halloween:
3) Psycho:
4) Nightmare on Elm Street:
5) Scream:
6) Night of the Living Dead:
7) The Exorcist:
8) Saw:
9) Frankenstein:
10) Jaws:
11) The Shining:
12) Texas Chainsaw Massacre:
TO BE SCARED OR NOT TO BE SCARED
Duration: Oct 01, 2012 - Jan 31, 2013
Completed: 12/12
✔ 1. Friday the 13th: Read a book with a character that comes back from the dead.
American Gods | Neil Gaiman ★★★★★ (11/09)
✔ 2. Halloween: Read a book with an orange cover.
Tree of Smoke | Denis Johnson ★★★ (10/27)
✔ 3. Psycho: Read a book that takes place in/on water.
River of Smoke | Amitav Ghosh ★★★★ (10/21)
✔ 4. Nightmare on Elm Street: Read a book with a black cover.
The Night Circus | Erin Morgenstern ★★★★★ (10/26)
✔ 5. Scream: Read a book with the plot that makes fun or a parody out of something.
Mort | Terry Pratchett ★★★★★ (11/04)
✔ 6. Night of the Living Dead: Read a book where the main character is hiding from someone/something.
Kafka on the Shore | Haruki Murakami ★★★★★ (11/24)
✔ 7. The Exorcist: Read a book where the plot is about a mother/daughter relationship.
Marmee and Louisa: The Untold Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Mother | Eve LaPlante ★★★ (11/04)
✔ 8. Saw: Read a book where the plot involves a game or puzzle.
Gone Girl | Gillian Flynn ★★ (11/28)
✔ 9. Frankenstein: Read a book involving monsters.
Fragile Things | Neil Gaiman ★★★★ (10/17)
✔ 10. Jaws: Read a book set in or near water.
The Light Between Oceans | M.L. Stedman ★ (10/05)
✔ 11. The Shining: Read a book by Stephen King.
Under the Dome | Stephen King ★★ (11/09)
✔ 12. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Read a book involving a group of teens.
The Casual Vacancy | J.K. Rowling ★ (10/19)
*** Completed (11/28) ***
I have a question - for #8, would solving riddles to find a lost treasure work for games or puzzles? They are very cryptic and coded so they had to solve the code first, then figure out the historical references to solve the riddles.
Deanna wrote: "I have a question - for #8, would solving riddles to find a lost treasure work for games or puzzles? They are very cryptic and coded so they had to solve the code first, then figure out the histori..."Sure, Deanna. I'll take it. :)
Cherie wrote: "Deanna wrote: "I have a question - for #8, would solving riddles to find a lost treasure work for games or puzzles? They are very cryptic and coded so they had to solve the code first, then figure ..."Sure, Deanna. I'll take it. :)
Great! Thank you.
To Be Scared or Not To Be Scared
Duration: October 1, 2012- Feb. 28, 2013
5. Scream: Blood Faerie by India Drummond 10/1/12
6. Night of the Living Dead: Decadent by Shayla Black 10/2/12
9. Frankenstein: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands 10/9/12
12. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Kindred by J.A. Redmerski 10/5/12
2. Halloween: After Dark with a Scoundrel by Alexandra Hawkins 10/16/12
7. The Exorcist: The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter 10/21/12
8. Saw: Avalon High by Meg Cabot 10/29/12
10. Jaws: Into the Cold Fire by Lynne Ewing 10/17/12
Duration: 12 Oct '12 to 12 Feb '13Done:
Sarajayne wrote: "Done :) 1) Friday the 13th: Read a book with Friday or 13 in the title, a main character is named Jason, the character comes back from the dead( will accept ghosts or zombies) OR the character is..."
Congrats what a great list!
Done!October 01, 2012 – Jan 31, 2013
12/12 completed
1) Friday the 13th: a characters comes back from the dead (ghost & vampire): Nice Girls Don’t Date Dead Men by Molly Harper – Oct 25
2) Halloween: the main character is locked up & there is a murder & estrangement between siblings: Nice Girls Don’t Have Fangs by Molly Harper – Oct 21
3) Psycho: takes place in winter and in a hotel (lodge): Pride by Rachel Vincent – Oct 08
4) Nightmare on Elm Street: cover or has a nighttime scene on it AND the setting is a small town, and deals with revenge: Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – Oct 05
5) Scream: has a serial killer or ghost: Sacrificial Magic by Stacia Kane – Oct 20
6) Night of the Living Dead: Read a book about zombies: Allison Hewitt is Trapped by Madeleine Roux – Nov 03
7) The Exorcist: Demons: Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones – Nov 08
8) Saw: one character manipulates another: Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher – Oct 04
9) Frankenstein: Involves monsters, abuses of corpses, and some forensics: Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland – Oct 25
10) Jaws: set in a small town and the characters were hunting for something: Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec – Oct 18
11) The Shining: the main character is psychic: Sudden Insight by Rebecca York – Oct 08
12) Texas Chainsaw Mascare: Young adult novel and is about a group of teens – Trial by Fire by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – Oct 10
I don't know how I missed this one, but as long as I can backdate to the beginning of October, I'll play :)
TO BE SCARED OR NOT TO BE SCARED, 10/1 - 1/31/13
PROGRESS: 12/12
1) Friday the 13th: - 'Friday' in the title
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor series #1), by Lisa Kleypas, finished 2/4
2) Halloween: orange cover and murder
Burglars Can't Be Choosers (Bernie Rhodenbarr series #1), by Lawrence Block, finished 11/14
3) Psycho: - takes place in winter
Due or Die (Library Lovers series #2), by Jenn McKinley, finished 10/12
4) Nightmare on Elm Street: - black cover
The Bricklayer (Steve Vail series #1), by Noah Boyd, finished 10/28
5) Scream: - serial killer
The Pawn (Patrick Bowes series #1), by Steven James, finished 11/2
6) Night of the Living Dead: - main character is hiding something/someone
Every Man Dies Alone, by Hans Fallada, finished 10/30 – Otto & Anna are hiding from the Nazis
7) The Exorcist: - religious character
Hurricanes in Paradise, by Denise Hildreth, finished 10/29 - Riley's faith gets her through a lot
8) Saw: - one character manipulates/bullies another
Man in the Blue Moon, by Michael Morris, finished 11/12 – Harlan manipulates everyone he meets
9) Frankenstein: - character creates something
The Giving Quilt (Elm Creek Quilts series #20), by Jennifer Chiaverini, finished 11/14 – they make quilts
10) Jaws: - set in a small town
Murder at the PTA Luncheon (Susan Henshaw series #1), by Valerie Wolzien, finished 11/19 – Hancock, CT
11) The Shining: - yellow cover
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, by Robin Sloan, finished 10/19
12) Texas Chainsaw Massacre: - set in a graveyard
The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman, finished 11/3
***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 2/4 *****
Congrats Christine!Barb, you're always welcome to backdate here. :)
Great, thanks Cherie :) Now ... off to check my book list to see what I've read that fits!
Duration: 1/1/13-4/30/130/12
1) Friday the 13th:
2) Halloween:
3) Psycho:
4) Nightmare on Elm Street:
5) Scream:
6) Night of the Living Dead:
7) The Exorcist:
8) Saw:
9) Frankenstein:
10) Jaws:
11) The Shining:
12) Texas Chainsaw Mascare:
Done!TO BE SCARED OR NOT TO BE SCARED
Duration: Oct 01, 2012 - Jan 31, 2013
Completed: 12/12
✔ 1. Friday the 13th: Read a book with a character that comes back from the dead.
American Gods | Neil Gaiman ★★★★★ (11/09)
✔ 2. Halloween: Read a book with an orange cover.
Tree of Smoke | Denis Johnson ★★★ (10/27)
✔ 3. Psycho: Read a book that takes place in/on water.
River of Smoke | Amitav Ghosh ★★★★ (10/21)
✔ 4. Nightmare on Elm Street: Read a book with a black cover.
The Night Circus | Erin Morgenstern ★★★★★ (10/26)
✔ 5. Scream: Read a book with the plot that makes fun or a parody out of something.
Mort | Terry Pratchett ★★★★★ (11/04)
✔ 6. Night of the Living Dead: Read a book where the main character is hiding from someone/something.
Kafka on the Shore | Haruki Murakami ★★★★★ (11/24)
✔ 7. The Exorcist: Read a book where the plot is about a mother/daughter relationship.
Marmee and Louisa: The Untold Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Mother | Eve LaPlante ★★★ (11/04)
✔ 8. Saw: Read a book where the plot involves a game or puzzle.
Gone Girl | Gillian Flynn ★★ (11/28)
✔ 9. Frankenstein: Read a book involving monsters.
Fragile Things | Neil Gaiman ★★★★ (10/17)
✔ 10. Jaws: Read a book set in or near water.
The Light Between Oceans | M.L. Stedman ★ (10/05)
✔ 11. The Shining: Read a book by Stephen King.
Under the Dome | Stephen King ★★ (11/09)
✔ 12. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Read a book involving a group of teens.
The Casual Vacancy | J.K. Rowling ★ (10/19)
*** Completed (11/28) ***
congrats, Chaitra! I only have one book to go ...
To be scared or not to be scared...Duration: December 22,2012-April 21,2013
Books Completed:12/12
1)Friday the 13th: ghost
1.
2) Halloween:
1.
3) Psycho:
1.
4) Nightmare on Elm Street:
1.
5) Scream:
1.
6) Night of the Living Dead: Dystopian novel
1.
7) The Exorcist:book involving a religous character or plot
1.
8) Saw: one character manipulates/bullies
1.
9) Frankenstein:
1.
10) Jaws:
1.
11) The Shining:
1.
12) Texas Chainsaw Mascare: Young Adult
1.
Complete 1/14. Deanna's To Be Scared or Not to Be Scared Challenge
October 1 - January 31
12/12
1) Friday the 13th: Read a book with Friday or 13 in the title, a main character is named Jason, the character comes back from the dead (will accept ghosts or zombies) OR the character is a hockey player.
Nobody's Hero by Kallypso Masters, both Adam and Kayla hear the ghost of Adam’s first wife encouraging them to overcome their fears and get together, 1/14
2) Halloween: Read a book with an orange cover, a pumpkin on the cover, a character named Michael or the main character is locked up, there is a murder OR estrangement between siblings.
Hostile Witness by Rebecca Forster, murder trial, 12/27
3) Psycho: Read a book that takes place in winter, in a hotel OR in/on water. Or read a book where the plot is about forbidden love, adultery or a theft.
Mending Fences by Lucy Francis, takes place in winter, 10/21
4) Nightmare on Elm Street: Read a book with a black cover or has a nighttime scene on it. Or read a book where the setting is a small town, or deals with suicide or revenge.
by N.J. Walters, nighttime scene on cover, 10/175) Scream: Read a book that made you scream out loud (tell us why), has a serial killer or ghost OR the plot/character makes fun or a parody out of something.
Haunting Passions by Maureen McMahon, ghosts in a haunted Irish castle, 10/16
6) Night of the Living Dead: Read a book about zombies, set in a farm or a Dystopian novel. Or read a book where the main character is hiding from someone/something.
When Libby met the Fairies and her whole life went Fae by Kirsten Mortensen, set on a farm, 10/13
7) The Exorcist: Read a book involving a religious character or plot, demons or that is set in Washington D.C. Or, read a book where the plot is about a mother/daughter relationship.
Can't Help Falling In Love by Bella Andre, story includes a mother/daughter relationship, 11/21
8) Saw: Read a book with a cover that has a saw or other toolbox tool on it. Or read a book where one character manipulates/bullies another character or where the plot involves a game or puzzle.
Spartan Gold by Clive Cussler, the plot revolves around solving riddles and puzzles to find a lost treasure, 10/9
9) Frankenstein: Read a book involving monsters (you decide which one) or where a character abuses corpses or mistreat the dead. Or read a book that is set in the forensic field or the character creates something.
Poseidon's Fortune by Allie Standifer, features green, slimy, scaly Scaber demons, 10/8
10) Jaws: Read a book set in a small town, on the beach or in or near the water. Or read a book where the characters are hunting for something or receive an award.
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell, set on an island and she spends a lot of time on the beach fishing and gathering seafood, 10/3
11) The Shining: Read a book with a yellow cover, a book by Stephen King or that involves a father/son relationship. Or read a book where the main character is psychic or a writer.
by Jo Davis, yellow cover, 10/1712) Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Read a book set in Texas, with a power tool on cover or set in a graveyard. Or read a book where the characters take a road trip, a Young adult novel or is about a group of teens
Prince of Wolves by Quinn Loftis, set in Texas and is a YA book about teens, 10/1
I would love to give this a tryTo Be Scared or Not to Be Scared Challenge
Jan - April
9/12
1) Friday the 13th: Read a book with Friday or 13 in the title, a main character is named Jason, the character comes back from the dead( will accept ghosts or zombies) OR the character is a hockey player.
2) Halloween: Read a book with an orange cover, a pumpkin on the cover, a character named Michael or the main character is locked up, there is a murder OR estrangement between siblings. Sleep No More Jan. 23
3) Psycho: Read a book that takes place in winter, in a hotel OR in/on water. Or read a book where the plot is about forbidden love, adultery or a theft.
4) Nightmare on Elm Street: Read a book with a black cover or has a nighttime scene on it. Or read a book where the setting is a small town, or deals with sucide or revenge. Low Pressure Jan. 29
5) Scream: Read a book that made you scream out loud (tell us why), has a serial killer or ghost OR the plot/character makes fun or a parody out of something.
6) Night of the Living Dead: Read a book about zombies, set in a farm or a Dystopian novel. Or read a book where the main character is hiding from someone/something. Keeper of the Bride Jan. 28
7) The Exorcist: Read a book involving a religous character or plot, demons or that is set in Washington D.C. Or, read a book where the plot is about a mother/daughter relationship. 30 Pieces of Silver Jan. 27
8) Saw: Read a book with a cover that has a saw or other toolbox tool on it. Or read a book where one character manipulates/bullies another character or where the plot involves a game or puzzle. Easy Innocence Feb. 1
9) Frankenstein: Read a book involving monsters (you decide which one) or where a character abuses corpses or mistreat the dead. Or read a book that is set in the forensic field or the charcter creates something.
Feb.210) Jaws: Read a book set in a small town, on the beach or in or near the water. Or read a book where the characters are hunting for something or recieve an award. Safe Haven Jan 28
11) The Shining: Read a book with a yellow cover, a book by Stephen King or that involves a father/son relationship. Or read a book where the main character is psychic or a writer.
Jan. 1312) Texas Chainsaw Mascare: Read a book set in Texas, with a power tool on cover or set in a graveyard. Or read a book where the characters take a road trip, a Young adult novel or is about a group of teens L.A. Candy Feb.4
Finally finished this one! Better late than never, right? *sigh*
TO BE SCARED OR NOT TO BE SCARED, 10/1 - 1/31/13
PROGRESS: 12/12
1) Friday the 13th: - 'Friday' in the title
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor series #1), by Lisa Kleypas, finished 2/4
2) Halloween: orange cover and murder
Burglars Can't Be Choosers (Bernie Rhodenbarr series #1), by Lawrence Block, finished 11/14
3) Psycho: - takes place in winter
Due or Die (Library Lovers series #2), by Jenn McKinley, finished 10/12
4) Nightmare on Elm Street: - black cover
The Bricklayer (Steve Vail series #1), by Noah Boyd, finished 10/28
5) Scream: - serial killer
The Pawn (Patrick Bowes series #1), by Steven James, finished 11/2
6) Night of the Living Dead: - main character is hiding something/someone
Every Man Dies Alone, by Hans Fallada, finished 10/30 – Otto & Anna are hiding from the Nazis
7) The Exorcist: - religious character
Hurricanes in Paradise, by Denise Hildreth, finished 10/29 - Riley's faith gets her through a lot
8) Saw: - one character manipulates/bullies another
Man in the Blue Moon, by Michael Morris, finished 11/12 – Harlan manipulates everyone he meets
9) Frankenstein: - character creates something
The Giving Quilt (Elm Creek Quilts series #20), by Jennifer Chiaverini, finished 11/14 – they make quilts
10) Jaws: - set in a small town
Murder at the PTA Luncheon (Susan Henshaw series #1), by Valerie Wolzien, finished 11/19 – Hancock, CT
11) The Shining: - yellow cover
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, by Robin Sloan, finished 10/19
12) Texas Chainsaw Massacre: - set in a graveyard
The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman, finished 11/3
***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 2/4 *****
Update: all doneTO BE SCARED or NOT TO BE SCARED
1. FRIDAY 13TH: A Bride Unvieled by Jillian Hunter 2/7/13
2. HALLOWEEN: After Dark with a Scoundrel by Alexandra Hawkins 10/16/12
3. PSYCHO: Dark Cravings by Donna Grant 11/15/12
4. NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: Named by Raine Miller 11/9/12
5. SCREAM: Blood Faerie by India Drummond 10/1/12
6. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: Decadent by Shayla Black 10/21/12
7. THE EXORCIST: The Darkest Kiss by Venal Showalter 10/21/12
8. SAW: Avalon High by Meg Cabot 10/29/12
9. FRANKENSTEIN: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands 10/9/12
10. JAWS: Into the Cold Fire by Lynne Ewing 10/17/12
11. THE SHINING: Because You're Mine by Lisa Kleypas 12/5/12
12. TEXAS CHAINSAW MASCARE: Kindred by J.A. Redmerski 10/5/12
Fun! Count me in.1) Friday the 13th:
Kraken by China Miéville - 7/4/13
Two main characters come back from the dead (more than once) and there are ghosts as well.
2) Halloween:
Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear- 4/11/13
There are three murder cases for the main character to solve.
3) Psycho:
The Dark Bride: A Novel by Laura Restrepo - 'forbidden love' between an oil worker and a prostitute.
4) Nightmare on Elm Street:
Giraffe by J.M. Ledgard - 3/24/13
Takes place in a small town in Czechoslovakia.
5) Scream: Read a book that has a ghost.
Angelica by Arthur Phillips - 7/15/13
6) Night of the Living Dead:
Confessions of a Pagan Nun by Kate Horsley - 5/20/13
The main character is hiding her memoirs from the rest of her order and the abbot.
7) The Exorcist:
The Miss Stone Affair: America's First Modern Hostage Crisis by Teresa Carpenter-3/31/13
Miss Stone was a Protestant missionary.
8) Saw:
Tiger, Tiger: A Memoir by Margaux Fragoso - 4/26/13
Fragoso was manipulated and abused by a pedophile.
9) Frankenstein:
Gertrude by Hermann Hesse - 4/29/13
The main character, Kuhn, creates musical compositions.
10) Jaws:
Lost Paradise: From Mutiny on the Bounty to a Modern-Day Legacy of Sexual Mayhem, the Dark Secrets of Pitcairn Island Revealed by Kathy Marks- 4/3/13
11) The Shining:
by David Walsh- 4/23/1312) Texas Chainsaw Massacre:
Silk Road by Colin Falconer - 4/28/13
The characters are on a political mission that takes them along the medieval Silk Road.
I finally finished this one!!!!To be scared or not to be scared...
Duration: December 22,2012-April 21,2013
Books Completed:12/12
1)Friday the 13th: ghost
1.
2) Halloween:
1.
3) Psycho:
1.
4) Nightmare on Elm Street:
1.
5) Scream:
1.
6) Night of the Living Dead: Dystopian novel
1.
7) The Exorcist:book involving a religous character or plot
1.
8) Saw: one character manipulates/bullies
1.
9) Frankenstein:
1.
10) Jaws:
1.
11) The Shining:
1.
12) Texas Chainsaw Mascare: Young Adult
1.
I'm inTo Be Scared or Not to Be Scared....
June 1~ Oct 1 2013
Now let's be scared!
Friday the 13th
~ 6/3/13Halloween
Read a book with an orange cover
7/13/13 Psycho
7/16/13Nightmare on Elm Street
8/6/13 Scream
8/17/13 Night of the Living Dead
7/27/13The Exorcist:
8/29/13Saw
Read a book where one character manipulates/bullies another character
8/11/13 Frankenstein
8/1/13Jaws
Read a book set in a small town
8/20/13 The Shining
~ 1/6/13Texas Chainsaw Mascare
8/27/13
Duration: 4/1/13-7/31/139/12
1) Friday the 13th:
2) Halloween:
3) Psycho:
4) Nightmare on Elm Street:
5) Scream:
6) Night of the Living Dead:
7) The Exorcist:
8) Saw:
9) Frankenstein:
10) Jaws:
11) The Shining:
12) Texas Chainsaw Mascare:
Done with this challenge.1) Friday the 13th:
Kraken by China Miéville - 7/4/13
Two main characters come back from the dead (more than once) and there are ghosts as well.
2) Halloween:
Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear- 4/11/13
There are three murder cases for the main character to solve.
3) Psycho:
The Dark Bride: A Novel by Laura Restrepo - 'forbidden love' between an oil worker and a prostitute.
4) Nightmare on Elm Street:
Giraffe by J.M. Ledgard - 3/24/13
Takes place in a small town in Czechoslovakia.
5) Scream: Read a book that has a ghost.
Angelica by Arthur Phillips - 7/15/13
6) Night of the Living Dead:
Confessions of a Pagan Nun by Kate Horsley - 5/20/13
The main character is hiding her memoirs from the rest of her order and the abbot.
7) The Exorcist:
The Miss Stone Affair: America's First Modern Hostage Crisis by Teresa Carpenter-3/31/13
Miss Stone was a Protestant missionary.
8) Saw:
Tiger, Tiger: A Memoir by Margaux Fragoso - 4/26/13
Fragoso was manipulated and abused by a pedophile.
9) Frankenstein:
Gertrude by Hermann Hesse - 4/29/13
The main character, Kuhn, creates musical compositions.
10) Jaws:
Lost Paradise: From Mutiny on the Bounty to a Modern-Day Legacy of Sexual Mayhem, the Dark Secrets of Pitcairn Island Revealed by Kathy Marks- 4/3/13
11) The Shining:
by David Walsh- 4/23/1312) Texas Chainsaw Massacre:
Silk Road by Colin Falconer - 4/28/13
The characters are on a political mission that takes them along the medieval Silk Road.
To be scared or not to be scared...Duration: 4 months from start date
From Oct 2013 to Jan 2014
Progress: 0/12
Rules:
● Books must be at least 150 pages.
● Any format is ok but use the page count for the hardback copy if reading an ebook or listening to an audiobook.
● Please include the cover image or tell us how the book fits the task if necessary.
Now let's be scared!
1) Friday the 13th: Read a book with Friday or 13 in the title, a main character is named Jason, the character comes back from the dead( will accept ghosts or zombies) OR the character is a hockey player.
2) Halloween: Read a book with an orange cover, a pumpkin on the cover, a character named Michael or the main character is locked up, there is a murder OR estrangement between siblings.
3) Psycho: Read a book that takes place in winter, in a hotel OR in/on water. Or read a book where the plot is about forbidden love, adultery or a theft.
4) Nightmare on Elm Street: Read a book with a black cover or has a nighttime scene on it. Or read a book where the setting is a small town, or deals with sucide or revenge.
5) Scream: Read a book that made you scream out loud (tell us why), has a serial killer or ghost OR the plot/character makes fun or a parody out of something.
6) Night of the Living Dead: Read a book about zombies, set in a farm or a Dystopian novel. Or read a book where the main character is hiding from someone/something.
7) The Exorcist: Read a book involving a religous character or plot, demons or that is set in Washington D.C. Or, read a book where the plot is about a mother/daughter relationship.
8) Saw: Read a book with a cover that has a saw or other toolbox tool on it. Or read a book where one character manipulates/bullies another character or where the plot involves a game or puzzle.
9) Frankenstein: Read a book involving monsters (you decide which one) or where a character abuses corpses or mistreat the dead. Or read a book that is set in the forensic field or the charcter creates something.
10) Jaws: Read a book set in a small town, on the beach or in or near the water. Or read a book where the characters are hunting for something or receive an award.
11) The Shining: Read a book with a yellow cover, a book by Stephen King or that involves a father/son relationship. Or read a book where the main character is psychic or a writer.
12) Texas Chainsaw Mascare: Read a book set in Texas, with a power tool on cover or set in a graveyard. Or read a book where the characters take a road trip, a Young adult novel or is about a group of teens
Yay I'm Done!To Be Scared or Not to Be Scared....
June 1~ Oct 1 2013
Now let's be scared!
Friday the 13th
~ 6/3/13Halloween
Read a book with an orange cover
7/13/13 Psycho
7/16/13Nightmare on Elm Street
8/6/13 Scream
8/17/13 Night of the Living Dead
7/27/13The Exorcist:
8/29/13Saw
Read a book where one character manipulates/bullies another character
8/11/13 Frankenstein
8/1/13Jaws
Read a book set in a small town
8/20/13 The Shining
~ 1/6/13Texas Chainsaw Mascare
8/27/13
Second Chance Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
Shadow Kiss (other topics)The Boy Who Sneaks in My Bedroom Window (other topics)
Divergent (other topics)
Arouse (other topics)
Broken at Love (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Jacqueline Winspear (other topics)Colin Falconer (other topics)
Laura Restrepo (other topics)
J.M. Ledgard (other topics)
Arthur Phillips (other topics)
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This challenge is original to SCC!
A BIG thank you to Teresa in Ohio for offering this challenge!
Duration: 4 months from start date
Rules:
● Books must be at least 150 pages.
● Any format is ok but use the page count for the hardback copy if reading an ebook or listening to an audiobook.
● Please include the cover image or tell us how the book fits the task if necessary.
Now let's be scared!
1) Friday the 13th: Read a book with Friday or 13 in the title, a main character is named Jason, the character comes back from the dead( will accept ghosts or zombies) OR the character is a hockey player.
2) Halloween: Read a book with an orange cover, a pumpkin on the cover, a character named Michael or the main character is locked up, there is a murder OR estrangement between siblings.
3) Psycho: Read a book that takes place in winter, in a hotel OR in/on water. Or read a book where the plot is about forbidden love, adultery or a theft.
4) Nightmare on Elm Street: Read a book with a black cover or has a nighttime scene on it. Or read a book where the setting is a small town, or deals with sucide or revenge.
5) Scream: Read a book that made you scream out loud (tell us why), has a serial killer or ghost OR the plot/character makes fun or a parody out of something.
6) Night of the Living Dead: Read a book about zombies, set in a farm or a Dystopian novel. Or read a book where the main character is hiding from someone/something.
7) The Exorcist: Read a book involving a religous character or plot, demons or that is set in Washington D.C. Or, read a book where the plot is about a mother/daughter relationship.
8) Saw: Read a book with a cover that has a saw or other toolbox tool on it. Or read a book where one character manipulates/bullies another character or where the plot involves a game or puzzle.
9) Frankenstein: Read a book involving monsters (you decide which one) or where a character abuses corpses or mistreat the dead. Or read a book that is set in the forensic field or the charcter creates something.
10) Jaws: Read a book set in a small town, on the beach or in or near the water. Or read a book where the characters are hunting for something or recieve an award.
11) The Shining: Read a book with a yellow cover, a book by Stephen King or that involves a father/son relationship. Or read a book where the main character is psychic or a writer.
12) Texas Chainsaw Mascare: Read a book set in Texas, with a power tool on cover or set in a graveyard. Or read a book where the characters take a road trip, a Young adult novel or is about a group of teens
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