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2015 Challenge: Log a book you finished
Flowers for AlgernonDaniel Keyes
Published 1959
Paperback, 216 pages
Read 8/3/15-8/5/15
Daniel Keyes writes this book from the perspective of a young man with severe learning disabilities. He does this beautifully, while no one can ever truly know the mind of another, Keyes shows a deep empathy and insight in his ability to express Charly’s desires, confusions, and dreams.
All Quiet on the Western FrontErich Maria Remarque
Published 1928
Paperback, 296 pages
Read 8/6/15-8/9/15
One of the best ever written, powerful story.
All Quiet on the Western Front - Review
The Postman Always Rings Twice James M. Cain
Published 1934
Ebook, 65 pages
Martha wrote: "Wow! Rachel, great reading. I've tried to get into Watership Down, unsuccessfully, but will try again.I am reading so slowly this year, but hope to remedy that soon.
I'm behind in submitting books read. Yet again, I'll have to log in a bunch at a time... :(
I really loved the book Watership Down. I want to read Plague Dogs next. I'll have to squeeze it in somehow.
Bob wrote: Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
Phenomenal book. Totally unlike anything else I've read. The nature of the relationship in this book repels a lot of readers, but the prose alone makes it worth reading.
I'm looking forward to reading Lolita. It's been on my TRL for a long time. I have a huge amount of books I want to read. Right now I'm focusing on the darker side of literature right now. Scary stories is what I'm all about with Fall approaching.
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
A very slow holiday weekend at work, so I read a short story. I need to work on reading more Poe.
Bob, I'll be jumping into a lot of Poe this month. Also, Dune was great. I loved that book. I heard the first three books are good in the series then it goes downhill from there. I'm not sure since I've only read the first.
Black Beauty by Anna SewellPublished 1877
Kindle, 216 pages.
Washington State.
* I was surprised by this book. I really enjoyed it.
Ticket No. "9672" by Jules Verne
Published 1885
Kindle, 164 pages.
Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Published 1912
Kindle, 270 pages.
The Book of Halloween - Illustrated Edition by Ruth Edna Kelley
Published Dec. 26, 1918
Kindle, 121 pages.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie
Published 1920
Kindle, 171 pages.
Bunnicula by James Howe
Published 1979
Paperback, 128 pages.
Howliday Inn by James Howe
Published 1982
Paperback, 195 pages.
The Celery Stalks at Midnight by James Howe
Published 1983
Paperback, 144 pages.
The Daffodil Mystery by Edgar Wallace
Published 1920
Kindle, 205 pages.
Deliverance by James Dickey
Published 1970
Paperback, 288
* I loved this book. Awesome book about survival.
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
Published 1952
Paperback, 128 pages.
The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice
Published 1985
Paperback, 550 pages.
*This is my favorite book. My favorite book about Lestat.
The Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice
Published 1988
Paperback, 448 pages.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Published 1884
Kindle, 327 pages.
My list is now up to date.
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. Print, 480 pages. Published on 1837. Super love Charles Dickens!
Demian by Hermann HessePublished 1919
Paperback, 109 pages.
Washington State.
The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde
Published 1887
Paperback, 112 pages.
Washington State.
The Dunwich Horror by H.P. LovecraftPublished 1929
Paperback, 201 pages.
Washington State.
*Loved this story. Really creepy even up to the end.
A Stir of Echoes by Richard MathesonPublished 1958
Paperback, 224 pages.
Washington State.
*Amazing story. Matheson is a wonderful author. One of my all time favorites. My favorite is I Am Legend.
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I really enjoyed this as a teen and again as an adult. Dark apocalyptic themes that play off of innocence. I am a big fan of Robert O'Brien, who is also the author of the Secret of NIMH. Read this in paperback, as I couldn't find it for Kindle.
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, 1883, 183 pages. Audiobook.
Great adventure story by one of the masters.
The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams - 1988, 672 pages. Not sure if this counts as a classic (I leave that to my other moderators), but I would consider it an essential epic fantasy.
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The People of the Mist by H. Rider Haggard.Published 1894.
Kindle edition, 392 pages.
The Dunwich Horror by H.P. LovecraftPublished 1929.
Paperback, 201 pages.
Washington State.
A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson
Published 1958.
Paperback, 224 pages.
Hide and Seek by Jack Ketchum
Published 1980.
Paperback, 192 pages.
The Body by Stephen King
Published 1982.
Paperback, 80 pages.
Valley of Wild HorsesZane Grey
Published 1927
Kindle Edition, 227 pages
Read 8/27/15-8/30/15
Other than it's age this book may not be considered a classic, but Zane Gray is a Classic American Western Writer. This is my second book by Gray, there will be more.
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UndineFriedrich de la Motte Fouqué
Published 1811
Kindle Edition, 92 pages
Read 8/31/15-9/3/15
Nice short story.
John wrote: "For anyone participating in our banned books theme for September, Amazon has 25 banned books including the ever popular, The Handmaid's Tale ($0.99) on sale today for Kindle. http://www.amazon.co..."
Thanks John. I saw those when it was happening. I snagged a few. :)
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz by L. Frank Baum. Originally published in 1908. 148 pages. **also posted on Facebook
To go along with the horror,terror, suspense theme for the month of October:
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Frankenstein (Illustrated) (Top Five Classics, #23)
by Mary Shelley
Published 1831 (revised unabridged version) and 1818 (original version)
ebook, 470 pages
California
3 stars :(
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Frankenstein (Illustrated) (Top Five Classics, #23)
by Mary Shelley
Published 1831 (revised unabridged version) and 1818 (original version)
ebook, 470 pages
California
3 stars :(
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
At the Mountains of MadnessH.P. Lovecraft
Published 1936
On Line Version, 130 pages +-
Read 9/12/15-9/16/15
This one just didn't do it for me, very disappointed 1 Star.
Mary Poppins by P.L. TraversPublished 1934
# of pages: 209
Audio version: Oct 1, 2013
Blackstone Audio, Inc
3 hrs 50 min
Winner of Nene Award 1965
First time ever for me and now I must find the movie to see how it stands up to the book. Can't believe I hadn't read this or seen the movie. Excellent story and narration.
Oregon, USA
Watership Down by Richard Adams 474 pages
Copyright 1972
Pennsylvania, USA
The American Short StoryThomas Parkes/Editor
Single Story-The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
Book Published 2008/Story Published 1820
Hardback, (23) of 1245 pages
Read 10/26/15
The American Short Story
Thomas Parkes/Editor
Single Story-The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
Book Published 2008/Story Published 1948
Hardback, (8) of 1245 pages
Read 10/27/15
The Tell-Tale Heart
Edgar Allan Poe
Published 1843
On-Line PDF, 9 pages (best guess)
Read 10/28/15
I enjoyed all of my Halloween stories. A note on Tell Tale Heart-I read 2 different on-line pdf's they were slightly different in wording. I do believe that the second was a correct copy of the original.
Kim by Rudyard KiplingPublished 1901
Kindle edition
240 pages
A Mind to Murder by P.D. James
published 1963
Kindle edition
338 pages
Richard II by Shakespearenice to know I am not the only one with dysfunctional family. lol
In which Richard is overthrown force to abdicate and eventual dies. Result Henry becomes king.
Jennie Gerhardt A Novel by Theodore Dreiser.Published 1911.
Kindle edition.
440 pages.
Different Seasons by Stephen KingPublished 1982.
Paperback, 507 pages.
Washington State.
The Iliad by Homer
Published -762
Paperback, 683 pages.
Washington State.
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
Published 1847
Paperback, 867 pages.
Washington State.
The Old Man in the Corner by Emmuska Orczy.Published 1901.
Kindle edition.
186 pages.
The Complete Works of Francis A. Schaeffer(Five Volume Set) by Francis A. Schaeffer.Published 1982.
2,262 pages.
This set is comprised of 22 books. Do I have to list them all?
Triplanetary by E.E. "Doc" smith.Published 1934.
184 pages.
The American by Henry James.
Published 1877.
435 pages.
Animal Farm by George OrwellFirst published: August 17, 1945
Audiobook: Blackstone Audio, April 25, 2007
Narrator: Ralph Cosham
3 hrs 11 min
102 pages
Oregon....yeehaw!!!
The Woman in WhiteWilkie Collins
Published 1860
Kindle Edition, 672 pages
Read 10/10/16-11/26/15
Georgia, USA
Outstanding Book!
Bob wrote: "The Woman in WhiteWilkie Collins
Published 1860
Kindle Edition, 672 pages
Read 10/10/16-11/26/15
Georgia, USA
Outstanding Book!"
Yes, it is! Have you read No Name? I think you would like it, Bob.
Little House in the Big Woods Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publ. 1932
old paperback of my sons' :-)
238 pages
Central Illinois, USA
The American Senator by Anthony Trollope.Published 1877.
Kindle edition, 517 pages.
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