SPRING 2018 READING CHALLENGE

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

I'm currently reading Snowbound by Blake Crouch. This works for the Spring Challenge :-)

[Christine]

Rachel wrote: "Finished The Alice Network - 4 stars

It’s not a thriller but it is a spy novel so it counts.

I don’t recall ever being taught in school about..."

My book club chose this as one of its selections later this year. I'm really looking forward to reading it. There needs to be more stories about the part women played in the wars.

[Christine]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Has anyone seen Red Sparrow yet? It's been on my list of want to see movies for weeks but it's rather long. I prefer movies under 2 hrs, but I am planning to see READY PLAYER ONE this weekend :-)"

I may stream Red Sparrow. I don't have to see it at the theater. I do want to see Ready Player One at the theater, hopefully next week.

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Has anyone seen Red Sparrow yet? It's been on my list of want to see movies for weeks but it's rather long. I prefer movies under 2 hrs, but I am planning to see READY PLAYER ONE this weekend :-)"

I haven’t seen Red Sparrow but it looks good. Can’t wait to hear what you think of Ready Player One! :)

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I'm currently reading Snowbound by Blake Crouch. This works for the Spring Challenge :-)"

Thanks for the update, Dustin! :D

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Finished The Alice Network - 4 stars

It’s not a thriller but it is a spy novel so it counts.

I don’t recall ever being taught ..."

Hope you like it-Look forward to hearing what you think of it. :)
I would love to learn more about the Alice Network and the woman who was the head of it.

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Has anyone seen Red Sparrow yet? It's been on my list of want to see movies for weeks but it's rather long. I prefer movies under 2 hrs, but I am planning to s..."

Hope the movie does the book justice. Can’t wait to hear what you think. :)

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

I saw Ready Player One today. They made some significant changes from the book. I always find it interesting why screenwriters choose to deviate so far from the original. I liked it, but I probably won't watch it again. The book was better - that of course isn't a surprise though is it? :-) I like both of the main leads from their other work.

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

I watched Ready Player One in regular digital film, but I think this one might be worth watching in 3D :-)

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I saw Ready Player One today. They made some significant changes from the book. I always find it interesting why screenwriters choose to deviate so far from the original. I liked it, but I probably..."

No it’s not a surprise. :/

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

I can understand a few changes need to be made but this was a lot of changes. I don't remember Stephen King's The Shining being one of the big challenges to earn a key. (view spoiler)[The first challenge was also changed from a fight to a car race. (hide spoiler)]

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

The Shining was Holladay's favorite horror film? I don't remember that in the book.

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

Last night some damn critter done gone torn up my scooter seat while I was sleeping. I think it was a squirrel because they always seem to be laughing at me. And of course you know about how I hit a mountain lion with my old scooter at the end of last Summer. My scooters seem to attract wildlife. I prefer when they attract hummingbirds.

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I can understand a few changes need to be made but this was a lot of changes. I don't remember Stephen King's The Shining being one of the big challenges to earn a key. [spoilers removed]"

I don’t remember The Shining being mentioned at all.
Sorry about the scooter-can you cover it with a tarp or something to protect it from the elements and the wildlife?

Hummingbirds are awesome. :)

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

I have a cover but I rarely cover it unless it's raining or snowing overnight. Twice, I've had it covered and the wind picked up unexpectedly and knocked it over, which does more damage.

I'm going to get a custom seat cover from Cheeky Seats at some point :-)
https://scooterseatcovers.net/index.p...

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

Yeah so it's scenes like The Shining playing such a big role in the film that really had me wondering :-) They didn't exactly go by the book.

[Danell]

Happy Easter everyone!

[Rachel]

Happy Easter!

[Rachel]

Finished The Astonishing Color of After

Loved. This. Book.

I’m using it for the random task because I already read a book for the a-l-s task.

I love when magical realism is done well. It’s one of those stories that’s sad and beautiful at the same time.

[Christine]

I love magic realism so I am really interested in reading The Astonishing Color of After.

Have you read any of Isabel Allende's books?

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

What exactly is magical realism? I wonder if I have read something that is considered magical realism.

[Christine]

You see a lot of magic realism in Latin American writing. It has been described as having "fantastical elements in a realistic setting". A good example of this is in The House of the Spirits or Like Water for Chocolate, both books I love. Did you see the movie Coco, that can be considered magic realism too.

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

I did see Coco, that was a sweet film. I guess I probably like magical realism too and I didn't even know it was a thing :-)

[Jenn]

Hi everyone! For my #6 pick is Doctor Sleep.

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "I love magic realism so I am really interested in reading The Astonishing Color of After.

Have you read any of Isabel Allende's books?"

I haven’t yet- I should fix that. :)
Which is your favorite of hers?

I read years ago and loved it.

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I did see Coco, that was a sweet film. I guess I probably like magical realism too and I didn't even know it was a thing :-)"

I think you might like it Dustin. :)

[Rachel]

Actually a book I think you might both enjoy is The Enchanted

It’s dark though, disturbing at times but it’s an incredible book. It’s set on death row.

[Rachel]

Jenn wrote: "Hi everyone! For my #6 pick is Doctor Sleep."

Thanks for the update, Jenn! :)

[Christine]

Jenn wrote: "Hi everyone! For my #6 pick is Doctor Sleep."

Doctor Sleep is good choice for #6. I may use that one.

[Christine]

Rachel wrote: "Actually a book I think you might both enjoy is The Enchanted

It’s dark though, disturbing at times but it’s an incredible book. It’s set on death..."

Your description and the one on GR had me with "imaginative force of Stephen King. It goes on my TBR list, lol.

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

Would I have to read The Shining to appreciate Doctor Sleep? Because I ain't never read The Shining.

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Actually a book I think you might both enjoy is The Enchanted

It’s dark though, disturbing at times but it’s an incredible book. It..."


Look forward to hearing what you think of it. :)

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

I'm planning to read Sleeping Beauties by Stephen and Owen King as part of the Spring Challenge. It's a much lengthier book than I typically read but I think I'm gonna do it.

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I'm planning to read Sleeping Beauties by Stephen and Owen King as part of the Spring Challenge. It's a much lengthier book than I typically read but I think I'm gonna do it.

[bookcover:Sleeping B..."

Thanks for the update, Dustin! :)
Look forward to hearing what you think of it if you decide to pick it up.

[Danell]

I was thinking of starting that book also Dustin. Just got it a few weeks ago.

[Jenn]

I never read the Shining , just seen the movie but the book picks up where the movie left off seamlessly.
Critters sure like your scooter Dustin lol

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

I might be getting a new job - will keep you posted. I've been offered a position will a small business and have to decide today or tomorrow. The pay is less, but so is the stress. Full benefits are offered: medical/dental, overtime, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401K. Anyway, had a lot on my mind lately.

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I might be getting a new job - will keep you posted. I've been offered a position will a small business and have to decide today or tomorrow. The pay is less, but so is the stress. Full benefits ar..."

Good luck with whatever you choose to do. Sometimes money isn’t worth the stress-as long as you can manage with the reduction in salary. Hope you feel free to vent here about anything on your mind- what are friends for? :)
Sending good vibes your way. :)

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

Thanks Rachel. I gave notice today and will start my new job April 23rd.

Here is where I'll be working in a fabric warehouse with lots of colors and patterns!
www.equilter.com

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Thanks Rachel. I gave notice today and will start my new job April 23rd.

Here is where I'll be working in a fabric warehouse with lots of colors and patterns!
www.equilter.com"

Congrats on the new job! :)
What department will you be working in?

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

I'll be in the Warehouse filling orders. Apparently my main tasks include pulling correct fabric ordered and cutting it to the desired length :-) It's gonna be a lot less stressful. The place is very organized and calm. I'm really rather excited. I'm going in tomorrow to pick up my new hire packet.

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

I plan to get a part-time job at the movie theater on the weekends to make up the difference. I'm at the movie theater every weekend anyway so I might as well get paid to be there and watch free movies. There is a new general manager who is much more nicer from when I previously worked there 2011-2012. I talked to him on Saturday and he said he'd watch for my application. I applied Saturday night.

[Christine]

Wow! What an awesome place to work! All that fabric. All that color! I checked out the website, very cool. You have a great benefit pkg. Plus working at the theater, it sounds like its going to work out very well for you!!! Such positive changes. Congratulations!!!!

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I'll be in the Warehouse filling orders. Apparently my main tasks include pulling correct fabric ordered and cutting it to the desired length :-) It's gonna be a lot less stressful. The place is ve..."

Calm is good. :)

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I plan to get a part-time job at the movie theater on the weekends to make up the difference. I'm at the movie theater every weekend anyway so I might as well get paid to be there and watch free mo..."

Free movies is a cool deal especially for a movie buff. Don’t forget to let us know what’s good! (Basically in addition to moderator you’re our house movie critic :)

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

Movie theater just called me. They have to do a background check and as long as I ain't a felon I'll start back there next week :-) Yeah, I'm pretty excited right now how everything has worked out. I feel really good.

[Danell]

Congrats on your new job Dustin! Great minds think alike. I turned in my notice as well. After 13 years of driving, the last 3 1/4 years unloading freight, I am staying in one place. I am going to be a cashier at a gas station. I can walk or ride my bike to work. No more 70 mile commute, work 9 to 14 hrs and drive home. My body is extremely sore from all the bouncing around. Nervous, yet excited.

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "Congrats on your new job Dustin! Great minds think alike. I turned in my notice as well. After 13 years of driving, the last 3 1/4 years unloading freight, I am staying in one place. I am going to ..."

Congrats, Danell! :)

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

That is Awesome Danell :-) We are clearly kindred spirits!

[Danell]

I think we are Dustin!