SUMMER 2016 READING CHALLENGE

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "Since the first book in the Divergent series is great might just have to read the rest of them. Jen was the movie "Alligent". My son and I went to see that one in a theater, which for us is a big d..."

Thanks for the update, Danell! That's wonderful that your son won an award! :)

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "If Dawn has aliens, then I want to read it. Thanks for letting me know. I want to believe. The truth is out there."

You're welcome, Mulder ;)

I really have to watch the x files one of these days.

[Robert]

Danell wrote: "Since the first book in the Divergent series is great might just have to read the rest of them. Jen was the movie "Alligent". My son and I went to see that one in a theater, which for us is a big d..."

Omg, Boys Life, it's been years, never heard of that book before, found it in a book store and devoured it during a summer holiday in Italy. I loved it!! enjoy it, because it's one of those unknown gems that many people still have to discover!

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

Jenn wrote: "Dustin the truth is out there somewhere!
I'm surprised you don't have any sightings to tell us of out in Boulder!"

Yes!
In Boulder I have only seen Gnomes & Fairies, but I have friends and relatives who have seen UFOs in Southern Utah & the Nevada Desert - the area I am from.

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

I own a paperback copy of Boy's Life. Sounds like I need to read it since it comes so highly recommended from such intelligent people :-)

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

Rachel wrote: "I really have to watch the x files one of these days. ."

You really must :-) It influenced so much of Dean Koontz's writing and likewise you can see how Dean Koontz's writing influenced The X-Files.

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

Earlier in this thread, I mentioned I was going to re-read The Magicians by Lev Grossman. I plan to re-read all three books. I finally got the audiobook for The Magicians from the library. If anyone is still interested in a group read of this novel, please post. I can start anytime & would like to start sooner rather than later.

Thank You.

[Danell]

Robert wrote: "Danell wrote: "Since the first book in the Divergent series is great might just have to read the rest of them. Jen was the movie "Alligent". My son and I went to see that one in a theater, which fo..."

I am halfway through and loving every page! Have only read "Swan Song" by him have you read any of his other books? What would you recommend?

[Danell]

So proud of my son for winning that award. He also didn't miss a day of school this past yr and got a certificate for that. This is an amazing feat, think he missed 5 days last yr due to illness. Thanks for all the positive remarks.

Love this group!

Oh Dustin did you see this?
http://sputniknews.com/art_living/201....

Happy Reading!

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

I heard about it, but hadn't watched the video until now. Thanks for the UFO link.

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Earlier in this thread, I mentioned I was going to re-read The Magicians by Lev Grossman. I plan to re-read all three books. I finally got the audiobook for The Magicians from the library. If anyon..."

I would like to give the first book a try. I know Christine had said she was also interested in a group read. When are you thinking of starting?

[Christine]

I can start The Magicians at any time. I have a couple weeks with more free time than not.

[Danell]

I would also like to read "The Magicians". Please start without me though, I have four audios from the library I need to listen to first. Make that five, forgot they called me today and told me I had one on hold. Normally wouldn't mind but feel guilty as the audios come from other libraries.

[Christine]

I just finished The Little Paris Bookshop. It counts as a romance. I loved, loved it. Any book that takes place on a barge traveling on the Seine with 8000 books will get my attention.

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "I just finished The Little Paris Bookshop. It counts as a romance. I loved, loved it. Any book that takes place on a barge traveling on the Seine with 8000 books will get my attention."

Thanks for the update, Christine! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[Jenn]

So I started reading a book in which the main character owns a blueberry farm but its in Maine not Georgia lol that's my luck!

[Rachel]

Jenn wrote: "So I started reading a book in which the main character owns a blueberry farm but its in Maine not Georgia lol that's my luck!"

lol Jenn :)

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

Jenn wrote: "So I started reading a book in which the main character owns a blueberry farm but its in Maine not Georgia lol that's my luck!"

Hope it's a good book :-)

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

Thanks everyone for your interest in The Magicians. I will set it up soon & report back.

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

The Magicians is now featured on the group homepage. It is set for July 20 - August 31, so join us in reading the book anytime you can :-)

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "The Magicians is now featured on the group homepage. It is set for July 20 - August 31, so join us in reading the book anytime you can :-)"

Thanks for setting up the group reads on the homepage, Dustin :)

[Danell]

Finished which works for #4. What a wonderful book!! Highly recommend it!!

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "Finished which works for #4. What a wonderful book!! Highly recommend it!!"

Thanks for the update, Danell!
Just added it to my tbr :D

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

Thanks :-) I will be sure to read Boy's Life as well.

[Christine]

Danell wrote: "Finished which works for #4. What a wonderful book!! Highly recommend it!!"

I'm adding it to my TBR list too. Thanks for the recommendation.

[Rachel]

finished Dawn for the author challenge-gave it 3.5 stars but thought it deserved to be rounded up to 4 stars. It's a really interesting story about a woman who wakes up on an alien spaceship after a nuclear war destroys the earth. I don't read much of this genre so this book is a bit out of my comfort zone. It's the first book in a trilogy-looking forward to the next book.

For now though I'm going to start The Magicians

[Rachel]

Hope everyone is staying cool & hydrated during this heat wave :)

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

I checked for Dawn but couldn't find an audiobook in my library system :-(

I will start The Magicians this week.

The good thing about the heat is that I didn't want to go hiking because of it and thus I was able to get some painting done - my 20+Color Colorful Colorado Condo that I have been working on for over 3 years. It's so much work to tape off what I want to paint, clear the area and clean up afterword that I will usually say "Screw that- I'm going hiking!"

[Danell]

Listened to which works for #2. Wasn't for me. Thought it lengthy at times and was on the verge of quitting but wanted to find out who the killer was.

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

I have started reading THE MAGICIANS :-)

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "Listened to which works for #2. Wasn't for me. Thought it lengthy at times and was on the verge of quitting but wanted to find out who the killer was."

Thanks for the update, Danell!
I haven't read the book but I did really like the movie starring Harrison Ford.

Hope your next book is more enjoyable :)

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I have started reading THE MAGICIANS :-)"


:D

[Jenn]

Finally for #3 I will read
Water by Kassandra Alvarado

[Jenn]

Dustin do we get to see pics of the colorful condo?
After having a month off of work I go back tomorrow. I read 4-1/2 books though and am well rested.
Hope everyone is having a great summer!
Happy Birthday to Harry Potter lol, I hear another book?!

[Rachel]

Jenn wrote: "Finally for #3 I will read
Water by Kassandra Alvarado"

Thanks for the update, Jenn! :D

[Rachel]

Jenn wrote: "Dustin do we get to see pics of the colorful condo?
After having a month off of work I go back tomorrow. I read 4-1/2 books though and am well rested.
Hope everyone is having a great summer!
Happy ..."

I'd like to see pics of the colorful condo too!

Hope you enjoyed your vacation, Jenn! :D

I heard a play was written for the stage in London about Harry Potter and it was put into book form-I think it goes on sale today. I still haven't finished the original series :O (need to read book 7).

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

Someday maybe I will post pictures :-) In the past, it's been hard to share pictures on GR. My FB Friends will for sure see pictures one of these days.

Has anyone started reading the new Harry Potter?

[Jenn]

I seen that there is a play in London. I have to see if that book is at the library, maybe I will just get it on my nook. Apple for some reason gave everyone $13.00 to spend on ebooks.

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

13 is one of my Lucky Numbers :-)

[Rachel]

So I read about half of The Magicians but it's going in the dnf pile-it's just not for me. Hope everyone else finds it more enjoyable than I did :)

[Danell]

Listened to which works for the task with twins. Excellent book. Disturbing material but good.

I read up to book 3 in the Harry Potter series, someday I may finish them. Think I just over did it. Grateful that people show an interest in reading it!

Jen, sounds like a wonderful vacation!!

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

Danell wrote: "Listened to which works for the task with twins. Excellent book. Disturbing material but good.

I read up to book 3 in the Harry Potter series, someday I may finish th..."

I had a friend give me that book from her collection when she moved out of state. Haven't read it yet.

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

Rachel wrote: "So I read about half of The Magicians but it's going in the dnf pile-it's just not for me. Hope everyone else finds it more enjoyable than I did :)"

I think you might need a twisted sense of humor & warped sarcasm to enjoy it :-) I've heard it's not for everyone, but boy it's sure fun for me.

[Danell]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Danell wrote: "Listened to which works for the task with twins. Excellent book. Disturbing material but good.

I read up to book 3 in the Harry Potter series, someday ..."

Looking forward to what you think of it when you get a chance to read it!!

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

Yeah, me too. :-)

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

FYI: I will be offline for a few days. My sister is getting married on Friday.

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "Listened to which works for the task with twins. Excellent book. Disturbing material but good.

I read up to book 3 in the Harry Potter series, someday I may finish th..."

Thanks for the update, Danell! :D
I have to read Ellen Hopkins again soon-love the way she writes.

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Rachel wrote: "So I read about half of The Magicians but it's going in the dnf pile-it's just not for me. Hope everyone else finds it more enjoyable than I did :)"

I think you might..."

lol Glad you're enjoying it :)
Have fun at your sister's wedding!

[Josh]

I just finished back on Wednesday. It finishes the NICE challenge. And do I have to comment and say it was a great book and to me well worth the wait.

My next book will be a lot of comic books within the Star Wars universe, I'll be starting with I am off all weekend. I am planning on catching up on some comic reading.

[Rachel]

Josh wrote: "I just finished back on Wednesday. It finishes the NICE challenge. And do I have to comment and say it was a great book and to me well worth t..."

Thanks for the update, Josh! :D