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SUMMER 2013 READING CHALLENGE
Josh wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Josh wrote: "Ooops. XD Neil Gaimon isn't Dean Koontz. Anyways... it looks like the only water related title I have is Rivers of the Dark Heart. I do have a couple of titles with the..."is that The Complete Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe? that is on my tbr and I've been thinking of picking it up-haven't read poe in ages.
hope you enjoy Narnia!
Its that but in a different edition. This edition to be exact Complete Tales & Poems. I got it for $5 at a seller that majorly discounts their books. I'd like to get nicer edition that's leather bound such as this edition is The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe.Thank you! So far I am really enjoying Narnia! =D
Library called, "Ready Player One" is now in my hands!! Yeah!!
Danell wrote: "Library called, "Ready Player One" is now in my hands!! Yeah!!"Does that book have anything to do with video games???
So far only on page 30, but a reference was made towards the atari system and other gaming systems that were popular in the 80's. Enjoying the 80's pop culture theme. I was smiling when in the book they were talking about the song "Dead Mans Party", yes I have that song on my MP3 player!! Such fun!!Josh the whole book seems like a game or race if you will, to find the billionaires money.
Danell wrote: "Library called, "Ready Player One" is now in my hands!! Yeah!!"hope you enjoy it Danell-it's a great book!
Josh wrote: "Danell wrote: "Library called, "Ready Player One" is now in my hands!! Yeah!!"Does that book have anything to do with video games???"
although it's set in the future most of the book deals with an elaborate virtual reality video game that is all about 80's pop cuture (including video games) the way to get the money is to win the game and to win the game- the gamers must know all things from that decade
if you remember and loved the 80's- I highly recommend it.
Rachel wrote: "Josh wrote: "Danell wrote: "Library called, "Ready Player One" is now in my hands!! Yeah!!"Does that book have anything to do with video games???"
although it's set in the future most of the bo..."
I'll probably get the gaming references since I know games of 80's. I own a Nintendo Entertainment System from 1985. It was my first gaming system... I doubt I can remember the 80's since I was born in 1990. lol. It sounds like a book I have to attempt to read to find out if I will like it. But from how you described that most of it deals with one huge video game, I will probably like it.
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Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I haven't visited this topic in a while, but I finished my challenge. I read 8 books. I guess there is still one more week left. Is the Fall Challenge in the works?"congrats on finishing the challenge dc! the summer challenge is over the last day of august.
the fall challenge will be posted at the very end of this month or the beginning of next month- hope you will join us :)
I read 9. So I have also completed the challenge. I completed 4 challenges. =D
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Hell Yeah!
Josh wrote: "I read 9. So I have also completed the challenge. I completed 4 challenges. =D"awesome josh :D hope you will join us for the fall challenge.
I plan on it! =D Hopefully I can incorporate The Vampire Lestat into it since it will be fall by the time I end up reading it with a friend of mine.
Josh wrote: "I plan on it! =D Hopefully I can incorporate The Vampire Lestat into it since it will be fall by the time I end up reading it with a friend of mine."hmm..I have a feeling that book will work for the Halloween task (but the fall tasks are a secret until I post them so don't tell anyone ;)
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Well unfortunately I will not be able to complete the reading challenge this time. As some of you may know I started a new job which limits my reading time and I still need to get used to my work hours. I am though looking forward to the Fall challenge and reading some horror books.
Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Who would miss the opportunity to join in the Fall 2013 Reading Challenge? My life revolves around the announcement of each challenge and the planning of what books I will try to read :-)"lol-look forward to you joining us :)
Jenn wrote: "Well unfortunately I will not be able to complete the reading challenge this time. As some of you may know I started a new job which limits my reading time and I still need to get used to my work..."
no worries Jenn-happy you will be joining us for the fall challenge :)
I finished the challenge with
It has F-I-R-E in the title. This book is amazing. One of those reading experiences that will stick with you for a long time to come.
Jenn wrote: "Well unfortunately I will not be able to complete the reading challenge this time. As some of you may know I started a new job which limits my reading time and I still need to get used to my work..."
Man I wanted to post something on your reading challenge since I noticed I was further than you but now since I know the reason, I'll feel bad if I do. See you in the fall challenge! =D
Omg Josh you had me laughing so hard at your post lol. It's all in good fun, I still would have laughed if you said for me to hurry up. I am ready for the Fall one, antsy to see what challenges she came up with.
Ditto! I can't wait to see them! Fall is probably one of the best since I can incorporate so many horror novels into it. lol. I want to read Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs, and Hannibal during October... I have already read Hannibal Rising.In the mean time I am reading Narnia, playing Persona, and trying to finish my second draft of Never-Land and possibly illustrate it further.
I wanna read Generation Dead #2 and I hope to incorporate more horror novels and maybe some of your recommended Shan!
Yes! You definitely want to incorporate some Darren Shan into your horror reading!!! I know I will if I land the job I just applied to and had an informal interview with... I need his two newest books. lol.
Christine wrote: "I finished the challenge with It has F-I-R-E in the title. This book is amazing. One of those reading experiences that will stick with you for a long time to..."
thanks for the update, Christine! I keep hearing about this book but wasn't sure-now that I've read your comments I had to add it to my tbr- thanks for the recommendation :) hope you will be joining us for the fall challenge!
Jenn wrote: "Omg Josh you had me laughing so hard at your post lol. It's all in good fun, I still would have laughed if you said for me to hurry up. I am ready for the Fall one, antsy to see what challenges she..."the fall challenge will be posted no later than sept 1st but probably before-so happy you're joining us and happy to see you posting in this thread :D
Josh wrote: "Ditto! I can't wait to see them! Fall is probably one of the best since I can incorporate so many horror novels into it. lol. I want to read Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs, and Hannibal during Oc..."Red Dragon is an awesome book! so happy you're joining us for the fall challenge josh :D
hope you get the job!
HOPE EVERYONE HAS A SAFE & FUN HOLIDAY WEEKEND :D!I can't believe summer is almost over-hope everyone enjoyed the season!
Rachel wrote: "HOPE EVERYONE HAS A SAFE & FUN HOLIDAY WEEKEND :D!I can't believe summer is almost over-hope everyone enjoyed the season!"
I am thankful it is almost over. My sisters got back on school work today and its been the first day that I wasn't constantly called upon so I could knock out two more pages in my second draft of my short story, Never-Land!
The remake was a great movie. I just haven't gotten around to reading the book. And thank you. =D
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It has F-I-R-E in the title. This book is amazing. One of those reading experiences that will stick with you for a long time to..."
Wow! Your High Praises Make Me Want To Read This!!!!
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Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Josh, what kind of job did you apply to that lets you read your favorite author?"I meant, money for the books. I applied to Wendy's. I would LOVE a job where all I have to do is read Darren Shan books all day but sadly I don't know where to go to get that job or what it's title is called. lol.
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With 5 1/2 hours before midnight CST, I finished
! What a great book! thanks for recommending it!! Hoping not to finish the fall challenge that close!!
Glad you enjoyed it Danell! congrats on completing the challenge :)
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Ha Ha!! I was cutting it close!!! Didn't think I was going to finish it...i was starting to sweat it!! Didn't finish NOS4A2for the Stephen King group and still have The House of Thunderto read for the Koontz group.
Munching on Milky Way cookies while looking through my books to see if any qualify for the fall reading challenge:)
Jenn wrote: "Munching on Milky Way cookies while looking through my books to see if any qualify for the fall reading challenge:)"Those sound tasty. Did you them?
Yeah I found the recipe on Pinterest! I couldn't find the Carmel apple candies yet though
Do you have a link to the recipe you used for the cookies?
I'm not sure how to copy a link lol. I just went on Pinterest and typed in Milkyway cookies. Josh are you gonna actually bake?
Jenn wrote: "I'm not sure how to copy a link lol. I just went on Pinterest and typed in Milkyway cookies. Josh are you gonna actually bake?"
I can bake, cook, and do whatever else to make food editable and great tasting. Out of everything I have ever made, my mom's favorite thing has been my crab stuffed chicken.
Wow I'm impressed!!! I pegged you for the pizza/ fast food type lol, my bad
Nope. I'm not a fast food type of guy. I love making food... especially from scratch. I just have fun cooking. I typically don't much care for fast food when I go out. I do like pizza though. I actually worked at a pizza place. My favorite food is Chicken and Dumplings slow cooked.
Sounds good! I never had it. I think Dustin is the one that doesn't cook lol
actually I think dustin does cook although i'm not positive- me on the other hand not so much lol (take out is my friend ;)
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Alright. The Poe collection I have is supposed to be a complete collection, of a thousand pages. Definitely not going to work in my favor before this ends. XD I don't think I will be finishing any other books for the challenge since I am reading Narnia now.