SUMMER 2016 READING CHALLENGE

[Christine]

I just finished It counts as a Louise Penny novel. It was ok. I loved the first in the series. I was a little disappointed in this one.

[Josh]

Just finished It counts towards Twins cause Luke and Leia are twins.

I am reading more Star Wars comics. If any of them count towards anything, I'll update here. I did also finish it also has a pair of twins in it...that wasn't Luke and Leia... and what is cool about these two comics, they are set during the same time, so You get a view from the Rebels and also Vader.

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "I just finished It counts as a Louise Penny novel. It was ok. I loved the first in the series. I was a little disappointed in this one."

Thanks for the update, Christine! :)

[Rachel]

Josh wrote: "Just finished It counts towards Twins cause Luke and Leia are twins.

I am reading more Star Wars comics. If any of them count towards any..."

Thanks for the update, Josh! :)

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

Christine wrote: "I just finished It counts as a Louise Penny novel. It was ok. I loved the first in the series. I was a little disappointed in this one."

Have you read all of the series? I have only read the first book.

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

I will finish The Magicians tomorrow.

[Danell]

Listened to which works for #3. Not sure if I would have enjoyed this book if I was reading it. The book had actors reading each character which made this a great book. If one person was reading it probably would have stopped listening altogether, especially because the audio version was 19 discs long!!

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "Listened to which works for #3. Not sure if I would have enjoyed this book if I was reading it. The book had actors reading each character which made this a great ..."

Thanks for the update, Danell! :D
I've been wanting to try a Wally Lamb book for a while but his books are so long that I keep putting it off. Glad you enjoyed it.

[Jenn]

Just finished the summer challenge! I'm looking forward to the Fall one!!!

[Rachel]

Jenn wrote: "Just finished the summer challenge! I'm looking forward to the Fall one!!!"

Congrats on completing the challenge, Jenn! :D

I'll post the Fall Challenge at the end of the month.

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

Jenn wrote: "Just finished the summer challenge! I'm looking forward to the Fall one!!!"

I love FALL, but I rather dread Winter.

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

I just finished Tithe by Holly Black. I am using this one for task #5 (view spoiler)[ the main character is a Changeling (hide spoiler)]
I didn't really enjoy the book that much. I think there are better books on faerie.


I also just started re-reading The Magician King, Book Two in The Magicians Series. This works for task #2, containing the letters N-I-C-E in the title :-)

[Danell]

I read which works for #5. Great book!!

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I just finished Tithe by Holly Black. I am using this one for task #5 [spoilers removed]
I didn't really enjoy the book that much. I think there are better books on faerie.
..."

Thanks for the update, Dustin! :D

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "I read which works for #5. Great book!!"

Thanks for the update, Danell! :D

[Rachel]

I finished The Green Mile - 5 stars

The present day portion of this novel is set in a nursing home in Georgia. Thanks to everyone in the group who recommended this one-it was amazing! :)

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

Rachel wrote: "I finished The Green Mile- 5 stars

The present day portion of this novel is set in a nursing home in Georgia. Thanks to everyone in the group who recom..."

Great Choice :-) I loved The Green Mile

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Rachel wrote: "I finished The Green Mile- 5 stars

The present day portion of this novel is set in a nursing home in Georgia. Thanks to everyone in the ..."

Thanks :) I saw that it was a favorite of many in the group so I had to give it a try (and it was awesome :)

[Rachel]

Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft - 4 stars

Liked the story & the artwork-need to read more Joe Hill :)
works for the grief task

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

Rachel, I just wanted to say Congratulations & Thank You for your great work on these Seasonal Reading Challenges :-)

The Summer 2016 Discussion Thread has surpassed activity levels for both Summer 2015 & Fall 2015 Discussions Threads.

The most recent Winter & Spring Challenges had the most activity for our Reading Challenges since 2013. We appreciate what you are doing & look forward to the challenges you put together for us.

Thank You! :-)

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Rachel, I just wanted to say Congratulations & Thank You for your great work on these Seasonal Reading Challenges :-)

The Summer 2016 Discussion Thread has surpassed activity levels for both Summe..."

You're welcome, Dustin. Thanks for the kind words. This group is amazing and I'm just glad you guys enjoy the challenges as much as I do :)

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

I am finishing up The Magician King (Magicians, #2) this weekend.
This is a NICE title. :-)

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I am finishing up The Magician King (Magicians, #2) this weekend.
This is a NICE title. :-)

"

Thanks for the update, Dustin! :D

[Christine]

I read Between, Georgia. It was set in Georgia. Not one of Josilyn Jackson's best books.

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "I read Between, Georgia. It was set in Georgia. Not one of Josilyn Jackson's best books."

Thanks for the update, Christine! Hope your next book is more enjoyable :)

[Christine]

I just finished Water for Elephants I really liked it and that is weird because I don't like circuses. I just loved the older gentleman who tells his story of how his life in the circus began. He made me laugh out loud.

I also finally finished The Magicians Wow! It wasn't an easy read, a bit tedious at times, but that happens when you are world building. I will keep reading the series. I love angsty Quentin.

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

I love The Magicians :-) Thanks for reading it. I still plan to read the third book in the series but I won't get to it until September.

I enjoyed Water For Elephants (the movie). I worked in the movie theater when it came out. I haven't read the book.

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "I just finished Water for Elephants I really liked it and that is weird because I don't like circuses. I just loved the older gentleman who tells his story of how his life in the circu..."

Thanks for the update, Christine! :D

[Jenn]

To all my friends on here, I haven't been on here lately. My 16 year old Mittens passed away today, I called off work can't sleep but know she is with Boots who passed in February. I'm glad she didn't suffer and that I didn't have to traumatize her by going to the vet. I'm glad I can chat with you's.

[Rachel]

Jenn wrote: "To all my friends on here, I haven't been on here lately. My 16 year old Mittens passed away today, I called off work can't sleep but know she is with Boots who passed in February. I'm glad she did..."

Jenn, I'm so sorry-this has been such a tough year for you. You can always chat here when you need to-we're here for you. Hugs!

[Rachel]

My computer skills suck or I'd post the Rainbow Bridge poem-reading it helped me a little when my dog died 4 years ago.

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

Jenn wrote: "To all my friends on here, I haven't been on here lately. My 16 year old Mittens passed away today, I called off work can't sleep but know she is with Boots who passed in February. I'm glad she did..."

How long did you have Mittens with you?

My magical hedgehog died one month ago and it was a rather traumatic experience, so I can understand to some degree but I only had my hedgehog for 3 years - she was over 4 years old. I still have my telepathic cat. I don't want to get any new pet anytime soon - I can't handle the emotional connection & commitment.

Loving Thoughts With You Kid.

[Christine]

Jenn wrote: "To all my friends on here, I haven't been on here lately. My 16 year old Mittens passed away today, I called off work can't sleep but know she is with Boots who passed in February. I'm glad she did..."

I am so sorry to hear about Mittens. Our furry family members leave their paw prints on our hearts. There's no denying the loss we feel when they go away. If you can find the Rainbow Bridge poem online, it is comforting. Hugs to you, Jenn.

[Christine]

I finished The Road. Wow! That was a bleak one!

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

Christine wrote: "I finished The Road. Wow! That was a bleak one!"

I've never read it. Is it worth it? It's a pretty famous book.

[Danell]

Jenn wrote: "To all my friends on here, I haven't been on here lately. My 16 year old Mittens passed away today, I called off work can't sleep but know she is with Boots who passed in February. I'm glad she did..."

Losing pets suck!! Wish I could reach through the computer and give you a hug!

[Danell]

I purchased "The Road" awhile ago at a used book sale, have yet to read it. Think it is due to it being a bleak, dark book. Not sure when I will feel the urge to open it.

[Danell]

I didn't get to finish "The Magicians". The library doesn't have it in audio and there is a possibility that I won't be listening to audio books for a few weeks. My truck met an unfortunate fate today. Fork lift put a hole in the floor. The other truck I drive has a cassette deck or radio. Might be warming up the vocal cords.

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Jenn wrote: "To all my friends on here, I haven't been on here lately. My 16 year old Mittens passed away today, I called off work can't sleep but know she is with Boots who passed in February. I'm..."

Sorry about your hedgehog, Dustin :(

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "I finished The Road. Wow! That was a bleak one!"

Thanks for the update, Christine! :)

I'm also looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this-keep going back and forth as to whether or not I want to read it someday.

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "I didn't get to finish "The Magicians". The library doesn't have it in audio and there is a possibility that I won't be listening to audio books for a few weeks. My truck met an unfortunate fate to..."

Sorry about your truck, Danell!

[Rachel]

Dustin:
Can you post a new link for me here so I can post the new challenge-I'll try to figure it out but as mentioned previously my computer skills are sad.
Thanks :)

[Christine]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Christine wrote: "I finished The Road. Wow! That was a bleak one!"

I've never read it. Is it worth it? It's a pretty famous book."

I think it is but I know some people who thought it was the most boring book on the planet. I thought there was beauty in the writing even though the book was very grim.

[Christine]

I just finished Swan Song Reading two apocalyptic books at the same time is not a good idea. I feel like I need to stock up on canned foods and water, maybe build a bomb shelter under my basement, lol. I definitely need some lighter reading.

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "I just finished Swan Song Reading two apocalyptic books at the same time is not a good idea. I feel like I need to stock up on canned foods and water, maybe build a bomb shelter under ..."

Thanks for the update, Christine! :)

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

Everyone please have a nice Labor Day Weekend :-)

Too many depressing subjects being mentioned recently.

Happy September!

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

Create A Challenge:
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[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Create A Challenge:
https://www.goodreads.com/challenges/..."

Thank you! :D

[Jenn]

Thanks everyone for thinking of me during this time. I did read some poems on the Rainbow bridge site and they are beautiful. Boots was 17 and Mittens was 16 and now they are together. Dustin I'm sorry to hear of Prada.

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

Congratulations! We have reached 200 posts/comments for the Summer Reading Challenge. We have not had this many comments in our Seasonal Reading Challenge Discussion Thread since 2013.

Thank you everyone for your participation & interest :-)
Happy Labor Day Weekend!