2014 Summer Challenge

[Lea Ann]

Okay, let's try something different. Summer is usually a time of celebration so let's celebrate famous Missourians! This Missouri summer challenge will run from the first official day of summer (June 21) through Labor Day (Sept. 1).

For this challenge read two books. The books can be about famous Missourians OR the books could be written by Missouri authors.

Post your books under this topic as you meet this challenge and share your reviews! Let's celebrate!

[Gary]

Cronkite by Douglas Brinkley Famous Missourian.

Will start it after June 21st.

[Lea Ann]

Gary wrote: "Cronkite by Douglas Brinkley Famous Missourian.

Will start it after June 21st."

Good choice! I'm not sure what I'll read yet.

[Melissa]

I decided to go with books written by famous Missourians.

I've always wanted to read so I'm going to read that.

Is Laura Ingalls considered a famous Missouiran? I read a brief biography of hers but couldn't figure out why she would be but she is on a list I found of famous Missouri authors. I want to read

[Lea Ann]

Melissa wrote: "I decided to go with books written by famous Missourians.

I've always wanted to read so I'm going to read that.

Is Laura Ingalls co..."

I think later in her life she lived in Mansfield, MO.

[Lea Ann]

I'm still trying to decide what I want to read.

[Lea Ann]

Okay, I went to the library today and found a book to kick off this challenge with on Saturday. Remembering Walt: Favorite Memories of Walt Disney

I just watched Saving Mr. Banks, so this kind of caught my eye. Also I used to live in Marceline, Missouri, and they boast a house where he once lived.

[Lea Ann]

Finished my first book today - a book about a famous Missourian, . This was a good book and an easy read. I found out just how important his childhood in Marceline, Missouri was to him.

[Gary]

So, Lea, you suggest that I need to read this one?

[Lea Ann]

Gary wrote: "So, Lea, you suggest that I need to read this one?"

Well, there are probably worse books to read. lol

Do you have in interest in Disney? There aren't any earth-shattering revelations in this book. I think I rated it 3 stars.

[Gary]

I thought there was another bio, that I had heard about that was suppose to be great, and I don't think it was this one. Yes, large interest. YOu see, Disney is from Missouri,and I am a Missourian , of course. I taught Missouri history for many years. I went to college in the Kansas City area,and he's well known up there,and I've been to Marceline,and I just love his movies......so yeah.....lol....I am gonna have to investigate that other book. Thanks!

[Lea Ann]

Gary wrote: "I thought there was another bio, that I had heard about that was suppose to be great, and I don't think it was this one. Yes, large interest. YOu see, Disney is from Missouri,and I am a Missourian ..."

Then, yes, you should definitely try this book. You probably won't be disappointed.

[Gary]

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/walt-...

this is the one I'd heard about that is excellent....

[Lea Ann]

Gary wrote: "http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/walt-...

this is the one I'd heard about that is excellent...."

That does look like a good one. I like reading biographies, but there are a lot of dull ones out there. lol

[Lea Ann]

I finished my second book for this challenge. I read . Kind of an odd but interesting book.

[Melissa]

I finished my first book for this challenge.

I've never read the Little house books and thought it would be nice to give one a try. I think I might have enjoyed it as a kid.

[Lea Ann]

Melissa wrote: "I finished my first book for this challenge.

I've never read the Little house books and thought it would be nice to give one a try. I think I might..."

I had the whole set. Loved them!

[Gary]

I am finally getting ready to start CRONKITE by Douglas Brinkley.....

[Lea Ann]

Gary wrote: "I am finally getting ready to start CRONKITE by Douglas Brinkley....."

Let us know how it goes!

[Kellie]

I am reading Every Broken Trust by Missouri author Linda Rodriguez.

[Gary]

I gave Cronkite 5 stars,and plan to write a review soon.......best book I've read thus far in 2014.

[Abby]

Just happened to go on a Daniel Woodrell binge. started with "Winter's Bone" and am now reading "Tomato Red". All the stories are centered around "West Table", MO and the author is from the town in which I live. Having a great time with these books!

[Gary]

Daniel is fantastic!