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SUMMER 2021 READING CHALLENGE
Ohhhhhh Rachel I have been so excited about you releasing the summer prompts and I am sooooo chuffed! I LOVE the prompts you chose. Malibu Rising is high up on my list and I can’t wait to read it! I have also never read a graphic novel and looked into them last week and have decided to ask for „Maus“ for my bday this summer and can’t wait to get it. As soon as my little one is off my tummy from her nap I will start adding the prompts to my journal ... I created a page ready for them a couple of weeks ago 🤩
Thank you and happy summer reading ☀️☺️❤️
Right, shelf created. 🥳 I’m just struggling with the last prompt. What’s diverse science fiction? I googled it and found some lists. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir being on my to be read list and on one of the diverse lists... but I couldn’t really find a definition? 🤔
Franzi wrote: "Ohhhhhh Rachel I have been so excited about you releasing the summer prompts and I am sooooo chuffed! I LOVE the prompts you chose. Malibu Rising is high up on my list and I can’t wait to read it! ..."You’re welcome, Franzi! Glad you like it. :D
I’m also looking forward to Malibu Rising
It’s been getting some good buzz and seems like a good choice for summer. I’ve read her once before and enjoyed it.
I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Maus graphic novels-look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Happy Reading ! :D
Franzi wrote: "Right, shelf created. 🥳 I’m just struggling with the last prompt. What’s diverse science fiction? I googled it and found some lists. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir being on my to be read list and o..."I’m sure Project Hail Mary is going to be really good but don’t see it working for the challenge -not sure why it was on a list of diverse books.
Diverse meaning -including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, etc.
I just wanted a prompt for science fiction and fantasy books with diverse characters preferably written by BIPOC and/ or LGBTQ+ authors.
Just a few suggestions
There are many more titles to choose from but just wanted to give you some suggestions.
Oh thanks... I thought that first but then got confused. I will probably go for Kindred, I’ve been meaning to read that for ages .
Another great challenge! I'm so excited. I think I've told you before that I am only choosing books that I already have on my shelf for these challenges. The only exception is Malibu Rising and that I will get from my Audible account. I loved Daisy Jones and the Six on Audible. Thanks for including sci-fi and fantasy. I read
for another book club and I think NK Jemison is an excellent writer. Like most good science fiction and fantasy, not easy to get into as the author is world building, but so worth the effort. I also have
as a graphic novel so I am going to do that one. Thanks Rachel for making reading fun!
Christine wrote: "Another great challenge! I'm so excited. I think I've told you before that I am only choosing books that I already have on my shelf for these challenges. The only exception is Malibu Rising and tha..."You’re welcome, Christine! Glad you like it. :D
Thank you for suggesting science fiction and fantasy- I was having a hard time coming up with a fun idea for #7 so appreciate it. :D
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I've started my first book for the challenge, a diverse fantasy novel.The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
"Thanks for the update, Dustin! :D
So excited for the new challenge! Almost finished with my 1st book
It's so good I don't want finish it!I picked up
for the group read.I hope to fill the rest of my goal with books I already have. I will read
for my Carmen book...and
for a graphic novel. I found I have several FRIEND titles on my shelve...will start with
and then figure out the rest.Thanks for another great challenge!!
Janet wrote: "So excited for the new challenge! Almost finished with my 1st book It's so good I don't want finish it!I picked up
for the group r..."You’re welcome, Janet! Glad you like it. :D
Thanks for the updates. :)
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Spin by Patricia Cornwell
Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I've started reading another book which works best with Task #6 (sequel + fictional page turner of social commentary). The book could also work as diverse science fiction.Spin by ..."
Thanks for the update, Dustin! :D
Oh Rachel I read (well listened to) Addie la Rue last month. Do you like it?
Franzi wrote: "Oh Rachel I read (well listened to) Addie la Rue last month. Do you like it?"I haven’t read it yet but it’s on my tbr. I was thinking of reading it for #4. Do you recommend it?
Actually just saw you gave it 5 stars. :)
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Very Good. Haven't written my review yet, but will be giving it five stars.
I loved, loved. loved Addie La Rue.
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I've only read one other book by Joshilyn Jackson and that was The Girl Who Stopped Swimming. I finally read that book last year after purchasing it about a decade previous. Enjoying Mother May I much better than The Girl Who Stopped Swimming.
Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I'm about half way through Mother May I. I've only read one other book by Joshilyn Jackson and that was The Girl Who Stopped Swimming. I finally read that book last year after purchasing it about ..."
Thanks for the update, Dustin! :D
Look forward to hearing your thoughts when you finish it.
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I finished The Scarlet Gospels by Clive Barker 3 stars, not sure if I’ll try another by him
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I don't think I've ever read Clive Barker. I've never had the interest.
Danell wrote: "I finished The Scarlet Gospels by Clive Barker 3 stars, not sure if I’ll try another by him"Thanks for the update, Danell! Hope your next book is more enjoyable. :)
Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "When a story opens with witch peeking in a window, that's a good sign that I'm going to enjoy it."Glad to hear it starts strong-I’ve never had patience for the slow burn mystery/thriller. I want to be pulled into the story from the opening chapter.
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There is a revenge story here along the lines of a recent film, Promising Young Woman. The book would be an interesting Mother's Day choice.
I'll finish Mother May I this weekend.
Now I'm curious about Jackson's other book with a game in the title, Never Have I Ever.
I read Something in the Water, which works for #3, set in part in Bora Bora. Good book.
Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Mother May I certainly starts strong :-) There is a revenge story here along the lines of a recent film, Promising Young Woman. The book would be an interesting Mother's Day choice.
I'll finish M..."
Haven’t read that one but have heard good things about it. I actually haven’t read her in a while so looking forward to it.
Danell wrote: "I read Something in the Water, which works for #3, set in part in Bora Bora. Good book."Thanks for the update, Danell! :D
I saw the movie Luca and it was f*ing adorable.
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An impressive documentary spanning 50 years of SPARKS (music group). A quirky duo, very entertaining. I'm going to buy me some SPARKS music and I hope the documentary will be released on DVD.
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Christopher Robin is screaming. How strange, Jane thinks, watching him as he screams. He's skinless. The cherry-blossom snow has eaten the skin of his face and arms and of the legs above his expedition boots. He's red and oozing, his outside is visceral, he is the scene in the movie we turn away from because it's horrible. But it's how our bodies look, under our skin. Pooh is screaming. Piglet is screaming. Rabbit is screaming.
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I finished Britt Marie was here by Fredrick Bachman, works for #1. It was ok, think if I’d read it instead of the audio book I may have enjoyed it better. My mind was wondering too much.
I just finished
It counts as book set in a seaside town. Very Handmaid's Tale, very gothic, very creepy.
I've started listening to Malibu Rising. Good so far!
Danell wrote: "I finished Britt Marie was here by Fredrick Bachman, works for #1. It was ok, think if I’d read it instead of the audio book I may have enjoyed it better. My mind was wondering too much."Thanks for the update, Danell! :D
That happens to me sometimes too- sometimes I read along with the audiobook to help me focus on the story or I just switch to reading it partway through if the audio isn’t working for me.
Hope your next book is more enjoyable. :)
Christine wrote: "I just finished It counts as book set in a seaside town. Very Handmaid's Tale, very gothic, very creepy.
I've started listening to Malibu Rising. Good so far!"
Thanks for the update, Christine! :D
Look forward to hearing your thoughts on
I listened to You Don’t Look Your Age and Other Fairy Tales, it works for #4. Good book.
Danell wrote: "I listened to You Don’t Look Your Age and Other Fairy Tales, it works for #4. Good book."Thanks for the update, Danell! :D
Danell wrote: "I finished Mother May I. Great book!"Thanks for the update, Danell! Glad you enjoyed it. :D
Finished
and
.These were both 3 star reads for me. Hope everyone currently reading or planning to read these titles enjoys them. Either way look forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts. They both have very good ratings -just fell a bit short for me.
It’s been a little quiet in this thread-check in if you can. Hope all is well. :)
Hello,Sorry I’ve been quiet. We had someone close to our heart being ripped away from us sudden and unexpected and way to soon and it took me a bit to find focus again. I’ve been reading but not had my heart in it much.
So far I’ve read One August Night by Victoria Hislop, sequel to The Island. The Island was brilliant but the sequel seemed rushed and I didn’t like it much.
I’ve also read Fly Away, sequel to Firefly Lane , by Kristin Hannah. It was nice but again can’t compete with book 1 I think.
Im listening to Malibu Rising at the moment and like it a lot. I cannot edit to see what happens … 50 min to go .
I will listen to The Four Winds next and planning to read Anxious People by Fredrick Backman. He’s one of my favourite authors. I loved Ove, then read the Grandma one which featured Britt Marie and then read Britt Marie. I liked them both. I wasn’t a big fan of Beartown but the short letter to his son was lovely again. So yes, excited about the weeks ahead and my summer reading :)
Franzi wrote: "Hello,Sorry I’ve been quiet. We had someone close to our heart being ripped away from us sudden and unexpected and way to soon and it took me a bit to find focus again. I’ve been reading but not h..."
So sorry for your loss, Franzi. Hugs to you and your family.
Books have always been an escape for me-hope they can give you some comfort during this difficult time.
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and .These were both 3 star reads for me. Hope everyone currently reading or planning to read these titles enjoys them..."
I enjoyed Mother May I more than you did :-)
Still waiting for Malibu Rising to become available at the library. There were 100+ holds on the book when I requested it (when the challenge was posted). I think I'm in the lower 50 now.
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I am doing well, been working a bit at the movie theater. Black Widow is doing great for opening weekend. My MP3 Player I've been using for audiobooks broke this week and stalled my reading progress. Got me a replacement yesterday, so I'll be back in business soon. Happy Summer Reading! :-)
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The Summer 2021 Reading Challenge will begin June 1st and end August 31st.
Rules of the challenge:
Read 3 books (or more)
Complete 3 tasks (or more)
Any genre okay
Rereads okay
This summer, complete 3 (or more) of the following:
1. Many talented authors celebrate birthdays in the summer.
So this summer,
READ A BOOK BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Megan Abbott
Fredrik Backman
Dorothy Koomson
Jhumpa Lahiri
Carmen Maria Machado
2. Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid will be published June 1st.
So this summer,
READ MALIBU RISING WITH THE GROUP
MOTHER MAY I BY JOSHILYN JACKSON IS THE BONUS GROUP READ
3. Luca is an animated film about 2 young sea monsters curious about the world above. So they disguise themselves as human beings and go on an adventure. It’s set in a seaside town on the Italian Riviera. It’s set to stream on Disney Plus on June 18th.
So this summer,
READ A BOOK SET (AT LEAST IN PART) IN A SEASIDE/COASTAL TOWN/CITY
4. International Day of Friendship is on July 30th.
So this summer,
READ A BOOK WITH THE LETTERS F-R-I-E-N-D IN THE TITLE/SUBTITLE
5. Free Comic Book Day is on August 14th. It’s usually in May but it’s been moved this year due to the pandemic.
So this summer,
READ A COMIC BOOK/GRAPHIC NOVEL
6. The movie Candyman is set to be released in theaters on August 27th. It’s been described as a “spiritual sequel” to the original movie from the 90’s.
The original film was loosely based on a short story by Clive Barker. It centered on an urban legend -the candyman. If you say his name 5 times in a mirror, he comes for you. He haunts the Cabrini Green Housing Project which is where he was murdered many years earlier because of his relationship with a white woman.
The sequel takes place in modern day. It’s been years since the last of the Cabrini towers have been torn down with expensive homes taking their place. An artist struggling to find inspiration moves into the now gentrified Cabrini. He hears the story of Candyman and becomes obsessed -incorporating it into his work. Things go bad after that.
So this summer,
READ A SEQUEL
OR
READ ANYTHING BY CLIVE BARKER
OR
READ A FICTIONAL PAGE TURNER (ANY GENRE) THAT HAS SOCIAL COMMENTARY
7. Random task. This counts towards the challenge but is not inspired by the season.
So this summer,
READ A DIVERSE SCIENCE FICTION OR FANTASY NOVEL
HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE SUMMER, EVERYONE! :D