FALL 2013 READING CHALLENGE

[Rachel]

thanks for the update danell :)

[Rachel]

DRACULA TV SHOW PREMIERS FRIDAY NIGHT!!

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Danell wrote: "Finished Killer Librarianit has books on the cover. Starting Blockade Billy for the book under 200 pages part of the challenge."

Is the librarian a killer? I am just guessing by the title :-)

[Josh]

For the war challenge, I am reading Ender's Game right now! =D

What channel does the Dracula show premier on?

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

I hope you enjoy Ender's Game - the book & the movie. It's been a long time since I read Ender's Game :-) and when I say a long time, I'm talking decades.

[Josh]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I hope you enjoy Ender's Game - the book & the movie. It's been a long time since I read Ender's Game :-) and when I say a long time, I'm talking decades."

Thanks. I am enjoying it so far. I've read 57 pages so far which is great considering I haven't had much time to read today. =D

[Rachel]

Josh wrote: "For the war challenge, I am reading Ender's Game right now! =D

What channel does the Dracula show premier on?"

I heard Ender's Game is a great book- will have to check it out one of these days.

I think Dracula is on nbc-i think it's on after grimm but I've never watched grimm so i'm not sure of the channel- the commercials keep showing previews of both shows-they are premiering the same night. if it's not nbc it's cbs but i'm pretty sure it's nbc.

[Christine]

I just finished Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West It fulfills a character that would be at a Halloween party, the Wicked Witch of the West, of course, among others. I was disappointed. I was expecting something similar to the stage play. I loved that and I am not the kind of person who usually likes musicals.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Christine wrote: "I am not the kind of person who usually likes musicals"

Yeah me neither. My favorite musicals are The Book of Mormon Musical and the newest Muppet Movie (2011) :-)

[Christine]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Christine wrote: "I am not the kind of person who usually likes musicals"

Yeah me neither. My favorite musicals are The Book of Mormon Musical and the newest Muppet Movie (2011) :-)"

You got to see The Book of Mormon? That's a hard ticket to come by. I hope to see it someday.

[Christine]

I finished another today. I seem to be in a rut, reading books about witches. I liked this one so much more. A Discovery of Witches It has a book in it that witches, vampires and daemons are obsessed by.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

I like witches :-) I recently read The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane for this challenge and absolutely loved it!

Actually, no I haven't seen The Book of Mormon Musical. I only have the soundtrack but I already know it's a favorite :-) I hope they release a DVD someday.

[Rachel]

thanks for the updates Christine & DC :) all of those books are on my tbr.

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "I just finished Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West It fulfills a character that would be at a Halloween party, the Wicked Witch of the West, of course, among others. I was..."

I really want to see wicked on broadway-haven't been to a show in a long time.

[Christine]

Rachel wrote: "I really want to see wicked on broadway-haven't been to a show in a long time. "

I saw it in San Francisco. I loved it. Like I said before I am not someone who likes musicals but this was fantastic. The costumes and sets were dazzling. The songs are the kind that stick in your brain but in a good way. I hope you get to see it someday.

[Christine]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I like witches :-) I recently read The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane for this challenge and absolutely loved it!

Actually, no I haven't seen The Book of Mormon Musical. I only have the soundtra..."

I have that book in my TBR pile. I will move it up to be read. I gotta keep my string of books with witches going.

Speaking of witches, is anyone watching American Horror Story: Coven? Its definitely freaky.

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I like witches :-) I recently read The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane for this challenge and absolutely loved it!

Actually, no I haven't seen The Book of Mo..."

I haven't checked it out but heard it was good-love Kathy Bates. I tried watching the first season of American horror story but didn't like it.

the only new show I like so far this year is the blacklist. hope Dracula is good.

[Christine]

I really like Sleepy Hollow. That's my favorite of the new shows. American Horror Story has a way of making you feel uncomfortable as you watch it. I watched the first season, skipped the second. One of the reasons for watching this season is Kathy Bates. I hope Dracula is good too.

[Christine]

Another book to add to my challenge. This one had a cop/detective as the main character, Blinded Its another in the Alan Gregory series by Stephen White. I only have 5 more books to read and I will be done. I am sure going to miss these characters.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Christine wrote: "Another book to add to my challenge. This one had a cop/detective as the main character, Blinded Its another in the Alan Gregory series by Stephen White. I only have 5 more books to read and I w..."

HELL YEAH!!!!

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

I don't have cable or satelite or I would totally be watching AMERICAN HORROR STORY. Now that Fringe is gone AHS IS MY FAVORITE SHOW CURRENTLY ON THE AIR!!!! Last Weekend I bought season 2 on DVD and could not stop watching it. I absolutely love this show - it is so perfect for me. I wish there were more Awesome shows like this. I watched all 13 episodes during last Saturday and Sunday.

[Rachel]

thanks for the update Christine :)

[Rachel]

dc- do you know if fringe is on Netflix? I was thinking of getting a trial membership-I think they have shows that are off the air as well as some original programming and movies.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

I've never used Netflix. I am too old school :-)

[Josh]

Rachel wrote: "dc- do you know if fringe is on Netflix? I was thinking of getting a trial membership-I think they have shows that are off the air as well as some original programming and movies."

Yes it is. I believe all the seasons are finally one. I told Dustin it was on Netflix as soon as I found out. lol. I love Netflix for watching old shows and movies.

[Josh]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I've never used Netflix. I am too old school :-)"

Dude, get out of the 80's. Get a PS3 or PS4 and get netflix with some AWESOME games!!! Which also include classic arcade games from the 80's. Dig Dug, Pac Man, Mega Man... also including Mega Man 9 and 10 being retro through back to the 80's Mega Man... talking about Mega Man, I am gonna play some Mega Man X on my Super Nintendo!!! XD

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

No Thanks :-) All I need is my ATARI.

[Rachel]

Josh wrote: "Rachel wrote: "dc- do you know if fringe is on Netflix? I was thinking of getting a trial membership-I think they have shows that are off the air as well as some original programming and movies."

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thanks josh :)

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "No Thanks :-) All I need is my ATARI."

haha :D

I really liked Atari but I had intellivision (which was fun too)

now I want to play pac man & frogger lol

[Danell]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Danell wrote: "Finished Killer Librarianit has books on the cover. Starting Blockade Billy for the book under 200 pages part of the challenge."

Is the librarian a killer? I am just guessing by th..."
Two people died and the librarian wasn't the killer. Odd I know. Won't be online for a bit.....moving. To many boxes and not enough time for turning pages. Happy reading everyone!

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Good luck on your move. We'll look forward to seeing you again when things settle down :-)

[Jenn]

I finally got a free dvr upgrade so I can record all my shows. I'm loving American Horror Story Coven. At my library they have True Blood, Game of Thrones, Supernatural and Breaking Bad all seasons on DVD. I finished Supernatural season 8 so maybe I will try True Blood today since I have a week off work.

[Christine]

Jenn wrote: "I finally got a free dvr upgrade so I can record all my shows. I'm loving American Horror Story Coven. At my library they have True Blood, Game of Thrones, Supernatural and Breaking Bad all seasons..."

True Blood, Game of Thrones, and Supernatural are all my favorites. Your library has a great selection of DVDs!

If any of you feel limited by Netflix, there is always Hulu Plus or Amazon Prime for streaming. Not that either is better, they just offer different selections. I wish one of them would start offering Veronica Mars without having to pay more per episode.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Everyone is in a Breaking Bad Craze. I bought Season One from Barnes & Noble because it was pretty reasonably priced but I have hold on Season Two at the library and I think there are 8 people ahead of me so it may be a while. I am also currently watching The Mentalist.

[Josh]

Rachel wrote: "Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "No Thanks :-) All I need is my ATARI."

haha :D

I really liked Atari but I had intellivision (which was fun too)

now I want to play pac man & frogger lol"

I recommend a PS3. Both games are downloadable along with their most current sequels. The oldest game system I own is a Nintendo Entertainment System. I love it so much. I have Super Mario, Final Fantasy, and TMNT 2: The Arcade Game on it... just to name a few. =D

[Josh]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Everyone is in a Breaking Bad Craze. I bought Season One from Barnes & Noble because it was pretty reasonably priced but I have hold on Season Two at the library and I think there are 8 people ahea..."

I haven't watched Breaking Bad nor do I have much interest in it. Its on Netflix so if I do happen to want to watch it, I can. lol.

[Josh]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "No Thanks :-) All I need is my ATARI."

Trust me, you NEED more!!! Don't be content with just one system. You are missing out being able to save a princess from a dino turtle thing AND also saving a princess from Gannon; going into a zombie infested mansion, saving the dragon race, stealing cars, Demon Hunting, saving the president's daughter, saving the earth by going back in time, becoming the batman, killing Gods, treasure hunting, treasure hunting while being a female, going into Silent Hill facing your own nightmares, and saving people from the C Virus. Yeps, you are missing out on a lot of great stories that have been butchered by movies... I think I have gone over board possibly a little... Video games rock though. lol.

[Rachel]

good luck with the move Danell!

enjoy your vacation Jenn!


hope everyone is enjoying their weekend :D

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Yay! Today I read a picture book that is less than 200 pages and I did it all by myself! The book is called Pee-Ew! Is That You, Bertie? It is all about farting and passing gas.

[Rachel]

lmao


p.s. you might also like Walter the Farting Dog ;)

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Rachel wrote: "lmao


p.s. you might also like Walter the Farting Dog ;)"

I am aware of that one :-) I was working at my first bookstore job when that one came about.

[Christine]

Did you guys know that there is a stuffed Walter the Farting Dog? It makes noises just like his name implies. Abby on NCIS has one and you see it from time to time.

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "Did you guys know that there is a stuffed Walter the Farting Dog? It makes noises just like his name implies. Abby on NCIS has one and you see it from time to time."

lol
I am so getting one of those-too funny! :D

[Josh]

I just finished another Challenge. Ender's Game fits into the war challenge. It was a great book with the ending I wasn't expecting.

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I am reading The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury. It fits not only the Halloween Party challenge but also the under 200 pages challenge.

[Rachel]

thanks for the update Josh :)

I think the ender's game movie is coming out soon.

[Josh]

Rachel wrote: "thanks for the update Josh :)

I think the ender's game movie is coming out soon."

It is. It comes out November 1st... which is why I read the book now, rather than later. =D

[Danell]

Read for the short story. Going to read for the detective/investigator part of the challenge.

Have to make a few more trips from our old place, an hour and a half away, to the new one, but the majority of the move is over.....thank goodness! My heating pad is my new best friend!

[Jenn]

Happy Halloween everyone!!!

[Rachel]

thanks for the update Danell :)

glad you're almost finished moving into the new place-moving is always so tiring and stressful-hope you feel better soon!

[Rachel]

Jenn wrote: "Happy Halloween everyone!!!"

have you put up any decorations? I was going to carve a pumpkin but the month flew by and I never got to it.