SPRING 2021 READING CHALLENGE

[Rachel]

Speaking of Stephen King, there is going to be a limited series on Apple TV of Lisey's Story in June.

It stars Julianne Moore and Clive Owen. The episodes will be written by Stephen King.

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

Janet wrote: "Dustin, have you seen Those Who Wish Me Dead yet? I really enjoyed the book it is based on! I might actually break my theater drought and go see this one...I haven't been to the movies since March 15th of last year, the day before the state shutdown. I used to go once or twice a month. I think it's time to do it."

Yes. I enjoyed the movie. I haven't read the book so not sure how it compares. The movie is intense. I'm working at Century Boulder for Memorial Day Weekend, so if you haven't seen it yet, stop by if you're in town. I also heard the local Regal theaters have reopened so that might be closer to you.

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

Rachel wrote: "Finished The Night Watchman. This is my 2nd book by this author and I’m officially a fan. Look forward to reading more of her books. I love ho..."

The Night Watchman was very good! I loved the connections to Mormonism, since that is the culture I grew up in. I have also lived among three Native American Nations: Navajo, Paiute and Crow.

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

Christine wrote: "I did a re-read for my book that is underrated. Its a book from my childhood, written in the 1950s and probably one of the first sci-fi books I read. I was surprised that its held up as well as it ..."

I might look into that 1950's sci-fi book, having recently been reading Alexander Key out of print books from the 1960's and 70's.
I also enjoyed Later by Stephen King - haven't written my review yet.

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

Rachel wrote: "Speaking of Stephen King, there is going to be a limited series on Apple TV of Lisey's Story in June.

It stars Julianne Moore and Clive Owen. The episod..."

I am so old school - I hope it goes to DVD. I have noticed less and less are ending up available on DVD. I enjoyed the book, so would be interested in the limited series.

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

Janet wrote: "Dustin, have you seen Those Who Wish Me Dead yet? I really enjoyed the book it is based on! I might actually break my theater drought and go see this one...I haven't been to the movies since March 15th of last year, the day before the state shutdown. I used to go once or twice a month. I think it's time to do it.
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Looks like Those Who Wish Me Dead did not make the cut this week at Century Boulder. Thursday will be the last showing. Cruella and A Quiet Place II knocked Angelina Jolie and Limbo out.

[Rachel]

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Finished The Night Watchman. This is my 2nd book by this author and I’m officially a fan. Look forward to reading more of her b..."

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[Rachel]

Have you seen the Quiet Place sequel? I really liked the first one so wondering how the second one holds up.

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

A Quiet Place II hits theaters on Friday. The movie is highly anticipated and only about an hour and a half long. I haven't seen it yet but definitely will this weekend.

[Rachel]

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "A Quiet Place II hits theaters on Friday. The movie is highly anticipated and only about an hour and a half long. I haven't seen it yet but definitely will this weekend."

Look forward to hearing what you think of it. Hope it’s good. :D

[Danell]

I just wanted to wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend!
Still in a horrible reading slump. Hopefully the summer reading challenge can get out of it!

[Christine]

Aloha! I just got back from Hawaii! My dad and stepmom were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and invited the family to Hawaii. With the exception of one of my siblings and one of their granddaughters, we all made the trip. It was so much fun and good to see everyone. We hadn't seen each other in over a year due to Covid. So now its back to real life. I only read one book on vacation and most of that was on the airplane going to and from. Too many other things to do than read.

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "I just wanted to wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend!
Still in a horrible reading slump. Hopefully the summer reading challenge can get out of it!"

You too, Danell! :D
The summer challenge has been posted-hope it helps get you out of your reading slump.

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "Aloha! I just got back from Hawaii! My dad and stepmom were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and invited the family to Hawaii. With the exception of one of my siblings and one of their gr..."

Sounds like a wonderful trip, Christine! Welcome back! :D

[Rachel]

Thanks to everyone who participated in the challenge and congratulations to everyone who completed it. :D

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

I've watched A Quiet Place Part 2, seven times at the movie theater in the past week. I'm going to break my personal record of 10 movie viewings while the film is showing in the theater. My current record was set in 2019 with the Elton John fantasy biopic, Rocketman.
It takes a particular film for me to latch onto and be able to obsess over, so it's fun to have this happen again. Typically the movies I like are not mainstream blockbusters and don't stick around for me to get multiple viewings. A Quiet Place is unique because it's popular enough and short enough that I can break my personal record.

[Rachel]

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I've watched A Quiet Place Part 2, seven times at the movie theater in the past week. I'm going to break my personal record of 10 movie viewings while the film is showing in the theater. My current..."

Glad to hear it lives up to the original. :D

[Janet]

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I've watched A Quiet Place Part 2, seven times at the movie theater in the past week. I'm going to break my personal record of 10 movie viewings while the film is showing in the theater. My current..."

That's exciting! I did manage to Those Who Wish Me Dead during the week (you weren't working that day). I will now plan on seeing A Quiet Place Part 2!!

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

I've watched A Quiet Place Part II TEN times now, currently tied with Rocketman (2019), but I will probably watch A Quiet Place again soon and break my current record of TEN viewings of a film while it's playing at the movie theater.

I typically only work Saturday and Sunday at the movie theater :-)