SUMMER 2014 READING CHALLENGE

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Finished which was excellent! I posted my review.

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "Finished , which works for color in the title."

Thanks for the update, Danell :)
Did you see the movie?

[Danell]

I believe I did see the movie years ago and if it is the movie I am thinking of, the book was different, especially the ending. Might have to watch the movie again, but it really spooked me, will have to have a pillow ready!

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Hannibal the movie had a different ending than the book.

[Rachel]

I don't remember much about the movie red dragon- i do remember liking it and that it was creepy but i need to watch it again. i think there are actually 2 movies based on the book- one is mindhunter starring the guy from csi (i didn't see this version) and red dragon starring edward norton and i think ralph fiennes.

i also don't remember much about the movie hannibal other than i didn't like it-not sure i even watched the whole thing.

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Red Dragon was awesome. One of the best of the Hannibal films. Manhunter is the earlier movie, not Mindhunter.

[Danell]

Read which works for #1 in the challenge.

Saw World War Z over the weekend, read that book for the spring challenge I believe. Thought the movie was better than the book.

Hope to watch Red Dragon, someday.

[Rachel]

Thanks for the update, Danell :)

[Christine]

Its been a busy summer with guests at my house. I am madly trying to catch up on my summer challenge. I have 2 to add:
The Cuckoo's Calling
Predator
both are author's birthdays.

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "Its been a busy summer with guests at my house. I am madly trying to catch up on my summer challenge. I have 2 to add:
The Cuckoo's Calling
Predator
both are author's ..."

Thanks for the update, Christine! I really want to read The Cuckoo's Calling-loved your review

I know the summer is a busy time-can't believe it's already august-where does the time go? enjoy your guests :)

[Christine]

I have another book to add to my challenge, a book with color in the title, Dream of the Blue Room
I think a lot of people did not like this on GR but I found it hauntingly beautiful. It took me to a place I literally can never see, the Yangtze River before the dam blocked and submerged so much of China's culture and history. There are some tough subjects discussed in the book, not always an easy thing to do.

[Christine]

Danell just reminded me that the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich is set in New Jersey. I just read Explosive Eighteen at the beginning of August. So I can add it to my challenge, woohoo. i may complete the summer challenge after all. Thanks Danell!!

[Rachel]

Thanks for the update, Christine :D

[Danell]

Your welcome Christine! Glad I could help!!

[Danell]

Read which works for #3 in the challenge. Haven't decided yet if I am going to attempt to read one more for the challenge or not. Considering do so! Grateful for what I have been able to read, all my reading friends and the great challenges!
Thank you!

[Rachel]

You're welcome Danell :)
thanks for the update!
hope you and all my challenge buddies are enjoying the summer :D

[Rachel]

Finished Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe - this is one of my favorite movies and now it's one of my favorite books-loved it!

[Rachel]

Finished Caught-set in jersey

[Christine]

Rachel wrote: "Finished Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe- this is one of my favorite movies and now it's one of my favorite b..."

I loved the book and the movie. Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy were amazing in the movie. They brought both characters to life for me.

[Christine]

Another book for my challenge,

High fantasy at its best.

[Rachel]

Thanks for the update, Christine!

I agree about Kathy Bates & Jessica Tandy-perfect casting for a great movie.

[Danell]

Read Moonlight. I know there are a few days left until the challenge is finished, however with my schedule will not be able to read anymore books at this time. As always am looking forward to the next challenge!

Fried Green Tomatoes was a great movie, may have to read the book! Loved the part in the movie when Kathy Bates rammed the younger womans car in the grocery store parking lot and told her that she had better insurance!

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "Read Moonlight. I know there are a few days left until the challenge is finished, however with my schedule will not be able to read anymore books at this time. As always am looking..."

Thanks for the update, Danell!

If you loved the movie fried green tomatoes- i highly recommend the book-that part with kathy bates hitting the car is one of my favorite scenes in the movie (it's in the book too :)

[Rachel]

Hope you all have a great holiday weekend!