January 2013 Challenge - Let me tell you a story...

[Kat]

Scarlet was very popular among the YA book bloggers in 2012. I also have a copy!

I'm just sitting here blatantly stealing everyone else's ideas ;-)

[Mary Alice]

Ok I was wondering, I plan on reading
Book of a Thousand Days
It says in the description that it is a retelling of a Grimms fairy tale. I just wanted to make sure it fit in this challenge and all.

[Pragya]

Rusalka wrote: "Yep. You're good Pragya."

Ooh, good! So I'm settled with Cinder, Scarlet and Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm: A New English Version by my side. All ready.

[Janice, Moderator]

Mary Alice wrote: "Ok I was wondering, I plan on reading
Book of a Thousand Days
It says in the description that it is a retelling of a Grimms fairy tale. I just wanted to make sure it fit in this challenge and all."

Oooh, that one is a new release on Audible.com. Hmmm!

[Mary Alice]

It seems reallllly interesting. I saw one book that was a bunch of fairytales/nursery rhymes that everyone just said were horribly depressing. I'd rather read something a little less sad haha and this seemed like a good one! I found a few others that I'm interested in too though... maybe they will fit into another challenge in the future :)

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Mary Alice wrote: "Ok I was wondering, I plan on reading
Book of a Thousand Days
It says in the description that it is a retelling of a Grimms fairy tale. I just wanted to make sure it fit in this challenge and all."

Yup definitely, a retelling of “Maid Maleen”. And you had done exactly what I was selfishly hoping would happen with this challenge.

I'm a big mythology, folklore nerd (did a heap of classics and mythological anthropology courses at Uni). And you have found a story i know nothing about and will now have to go and read. Score!!

[Mary Alice]

Yay :) I'm glad I could help! haha

[Cherie]

I have had Cinder on my TBR list for a while. Maybe I could read that one. I really like the Robin Hood titles though.... Do you remember the old Robin Hood TV series with Richard Green? Did you get it there, Ruslka?

[Ava Catherine]

Rus, since I have had this book on my tbr for several months, I would like to read The Song of Achilles Madeline Miller if it meets the requirements. If it doesn't, I'll look for something else. I do have something else in mind as a back-up. ; )

Actually, my back-up is The Once and Future King by T.H. White. So maybe if book one doesn't qualify, you can look at book two. ; )

Thanks, my dear! ; )

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Oh did we ever Cherie!! Although I get Monty Python's "Dennis Moore" song stuck in my head when I think about it.

Connie, both your picks are fine. I forgot about The Song of Achilles. I do love Patroclus too... too many choices!

[Ava Catherine]

GREAT! I have a book.

Now, I just need time to read. So much cleaning, cooking, shopping, wrapping, and last minute whatever...

When will there be time to read? December 26? Alas! Alack! Woe!
I may lose my mind with limited reading time each day.

[jaxnsmom]

Kat wrote: "Scarlet was very popular among the YA book bloggers in 2012. I also have a copy!

I'm just sitting here blatantly stealing everyone else's ideas ;-)"

Naughty naughty (finger wagging), says the person who started stealing from Travis and is continuing her thieving ways :~)

[jaxnsmom]

Cherie wrote: "I have had Cinder on my TBR list for a while. Maybe I could read that one. I really like the Robin Hood titles though.... Do you remember the old Robin Hood TV series with Richard Green? Did you..."

I loved the British series, Robin of Sherwood (1984-1986). I wish I could get the BBC series from 2006. Did you see the movie with Russell Crowe? Very well done.

Speaking of Robin Hood, I picked up The Outlaws of Sherwood and Scarlet at the library today - I just couldn't wait! Now to hold back from starting them until January 1 :D

[AmyK]

Almeta wrote: "I'm going for 25 Cinder by Marissa Meyer.

"Cinderella", or "The Little Glass Slipper""

I have Cinder on my tbr list as well...I'll have to do some looking, but I might just read it as well.

[AmyK]

Rusalka wrote: "And in the spirit of disclosure. I'm umming and ahhing between Hood, The Mists of Avalon and The Penelopiad at this point in time."

If I didn't have so many books on my TBR shelf I would so re read the Mists of Avalon.....i love it.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

AmyK wrote: "If I didn't have so many books on my TBR shelf I would so re read the Mists of Avalon.....i love it. "

That's a pretty big recommendation!

[Cherie]

Oh, EVERYONE should read The Mists of Avalon. It is wonderful! I do not know how many times I have read it. I guess it would be on my Favorites list if I ever stopped to put one together.

[Jenny, honorary mod - inactive]

I'd like to join in with this challenge. Although I'm a simple being and not sure I've full understood :D

Can I read Skystone by Jack Whyte and Briar Rose by Jane Yolen?

[Jenny, honorary mod - inactive]

Actually I've just ordered the Goose Girl by Shannon Hale. Hopefully that counts. I'll read it anyway if not :)

[Travis]

Jeez I turn my back on the thread a few days and my book gets stolen. Oh well I need someone else to read it to help me figure up the point tally in the end.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Jenny, the Goose Girl and Briar Rose definately will count.

As to Skystone, I'm a little confused about that one. The summary doesn't make it clear at all. I may have to ask Judy and Janice who have read it to help adjudicate that one for me...

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Cherie wrote: "Oh, EVERYONE should read The Mists of Avalon. It is wonderful! I do not know how many times I have read it. I guess it would be on my Favorites list if I ever stopped to put one together."

Noted. As I am now on the fence between it and Hood, I feel I may be falling towards Avalon...

[Kimberly]

I think I may read Cinder for this challenge. I bought the hardcover a few months back for $5 and shoud probably get around to reading it.

[Janice, Moderator]

Rusalka wrote: "Jenny, the Goose Girl and Briar Rose definately will count.

As to Skystone, I'm a little confused about that one. The summary doesn't make it clear at all. I may have to ask Judy and Janice who ha..."

Skystone is the first book in a series about the Arthurian legend. The Skystone is the material from which the sword is made. It's not the complete story - just the creation of the sword and setting the stage for Merlin, Arthur and Camelot.

Does that help?

[Janice, Moderator]

Jenny wrote: "I'd like to join in with this challenge. Although I'm a simple being and not sure I've full understood :D

Can I read Skystone by Jack Whyte and Briar Rose by Jane Yolen?"

It's great to have you join in Jenny! I've missed you. :)

[Janice, Moderator]

Travis of NNY wrote: "Jeez I turn my back on the thread a few days and my book gets stolen. Oh well I need someone else to read it to help me figure up the point tally in the end."

Yeah, you have to watch this bunch, Travis. :)

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Thanks Janice. Ruling a no for Skystone then. But yes, wonderful to have you join us Jenny (and lovely to meet you too).

Travis, you have to hide your books pretty damn well from these guys if you don't want them stolen.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Completely unrelated, a friend linked this photographer to me tonight who has made an album of Fairy Fatales http://briancummings.com/print/fairy-...

I'd turn them into a badge for this challenge but they are too good to tamper with, so just have a look see.

[Jane Reads]

Today's Google Doodle is in honor of the 200th Anniversary of Grimm's Fairy Tales!! It's adorable!!!

[Pragya]

Jane in SC wrote: "Today's Google Doodle is in honor of the 200th Anniversary of Grimm's Fairy Tales!! It's adorable!!!"

Oh, you got to it already. I was just going to tell in here. I love it!

[Jenny, honorary mod - inactive]

That's okay. I couldn't get hold of skystone anyway!! Lovely to have the time to join in with the group again. Looking forward to this one :) x

[Cherie]

Aw, Travis, I might steal your book just to tease you. I have had it on my TBR list since June. :)

[AmyK]

The book we read for this challenge can't count for the ABC challenge correct?

[AmyK]

LOL Gaeta! I posted the question in hopes for a different answer this year so I can read Beauty Sleep: A Retelling of "Sleeping Beauty" and kill two birds with one stone! Maybe we will get lucky.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

AmyK wrote: "The book we read for this challenge can't count for the ABC challenge correct?"

Correct Amy :( Sorry.

[AmyK]

Rusalka wrote: "AmyK wrote: "The book we read for this challenge can't count for the ABC challenge correct?"

Correct Amy :( Sorry."



well....i tried :)

[Roz]

Okay I'm getting ready with my potential choices. I'm looking at The Once and Future King or The Red Tent or maybe Till We Have Faces...and then there's Grendel.
All acceptable, Rusalka?

[Ava Catherine]

Amy, I wish I could give you a lollipop. Or something to make you feel better. ; )

[Emily]

Ooo. I love reading fairy tale retellings. I highly recommend Daughter of the Forest if anyone is looking for a book.

[AmyK]

I'll live this time Connie, but thank you!!

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Roz wrote: "Okay I'm getting ready with my potential choices. I'm looking at The Once and Future King or The Red Tent or maybe Till We Have Faces...and then there's Grendel.
All acceptable, Rusalka?"

Yes yes yes and yes. Esp Till We Have Faces. I just read about this book when researching the topic and Cupid and Psyche has always been my favourite myth, and then C.S. Lewis retold it? Why had no one ever told me before?!?

[Shanna_redwind]

I think I might go with by Mercedes Lackey since I have it and have been wanting to read it. But I'm still looking.

Hopefully fairy tale crossovers are allowed? This looks to be Red Riding Hood and Beauty and the Beast. But you never know what other fairy tales might emerge in the 500 Kingdoms stories.

[Anna]

by Louise Murphy it seems OK to me. Am I right?

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Anna wrote: " by Louise Murphy it seems OK to me. I'm right?"

Interesting... looks like it works. Just taken all the magic stuff out and made it real worldy. Let us know what you think.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Shanna_redwind wrote: "I think I might go with by Mercedes Lackey since I have it and have been wanting to read it. But I'm still looking.

Hopefully fairy tale crossovers a..."

Bugger. I didn't think of mash-ups. It seems to be a mix of two stories, which is better than millions. Hmmm let me think about it and I'll get back to you later today.

[Roz]

Haha I just mixed up my challenges. I was going to say that Grendel had to be disqualified because it was less than 200 pages. Then I realized that condition went with the Alphabet Challenge. I need a spread sheet to keep all of this straight. Maybe a glass of wine will help. That sounds good.

[Debra]

I'm going to read Briar Rose. Sounds like I might have to keep some tissue handy for that one.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Roz wrote: "Haha I just mixed up my challenges. I was going to say that Grendel had to be disqualified because it was less than 200 pages. Then I realized that condition went with the Alphabet Challenge. I nee..."

I have so many 175pp books that Janice keeps on preventing me reading, I thought I should give us a place to use them ;)

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Shanna_redwind wrote: "I think I might go with by Mercedes Lackey since I have it and have been wanting to read it. But I'm still looking.

Hopefully fairy tale crossovers a..."

Alright. I'm not entirely comfortable that mashing up two stories fits with what I had in mind for the challenge. However, in the interest of fairness Snoozie Suzie has a few stories in her book, but they aren't smooshed together. But still I will let this one slip through to the keeper if you wish to read it.

[Jenny, honorary mod - inactive]

Whoop!! The Goose Girl arrived!! Good old amazon. Only ordered it a few days ago! We read the true story of Hansel and grettel in this group a long while back. I never did get hold of a copy :(