FALL2021READINGCHALLENGE

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

Movie Recommendations:
BELFAST - travel back to 1969 the film is only 1 hr and 37min, a likely nominee for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Great use of Black & White and Color, excellent framing of scenes, nice tribute to films of the era including clips with Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

TICK TICK BOOM! - a musical about the musical RENT, takes the viewer back to the 90's and tackles the AIDS crisis.

[Rachel]

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I'm currently reading a book that makes many readers cry
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Of course, I picked this book up because of Malibu Rising which was featured in th..."

I’ve been meaning to pick that one up-have heard good things about it.

[Rachel]

Dustin have you read ?
That was really good on audio. It reminded me of the old vh1 show behind the music.

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

Yes. I've finished Daisy Jones and the Six, but haven't written my review.

[Franzi]

Hello everyone
Last night I finished Extremely loud and incredibly close and thereby the Fall challenge :-)
I liked it, it had such amazing parts that moved me… thought the structure was brilliant with pages with only one sentence or completely blank, coloured accents tk support the story etc …but thought it was a bit all over the place at times… anyway … a nice read and now looking forward to the Winter challenge :-)

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

Awesome Franzi! I read Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close last year during that weird 2020 period when libraries were closed. I. had purchased a paperback copy back in 2011 when the film adaptation starring Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock was a new release. I was working at the movie theater in 2011 and loved the movie, but never got around to reading the book until 2020 made me dive deep into my personal bookshelves. if you haven't seen the film, I'd recommend it. I think Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close could work for at least 3 tasks of the Fall Reading Challenge: Tom Hanks film adaptation, a book that makes you cry, and the letters CSI in the title. Maybe a housewife with a secret too.
Anyway, Congratulations on completing the Fall Reading Challenge Franzi!

[Rachel]

Franzi wrote: "Hello everyone
Last night I finished Extremely loud and incredibly close and thereby the Fall challenge :-)
I liked it, it had such amazing parts that moved me… thought the structure was brillian..."

Congratulations on completing the challenge, Franzi! :D
I will be posting the winter challenge soon.

[Franzi]

Thank you Dustin and Rachel :-)
Will try and find the film
And can’t wait to see the new prompts 🥰
In the process of prepping my journal for 2022 and it will be one of the first pages :)

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

What do you do with your journal?

[Franzi]

It’s for lists and reading
I have all my challenges in it, books read , to be read shelf
… just a bit of a nix of diary and reading journal :-)

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

Do you start a new journal every year? Mine I keep writing in it until its filled which takes several years. I pretty much stopped recording my book journal back in 2009/2010 when I joined Goodreads. I still write in my journal infrequently, but GR has replaced my book journal aspect.

[Franzi]

It’s an annual one yes, and because I use it for lists and to dos, planning of birthdays and holidays it’s usually pretty much filled. I considered using one as designated book journal but don’t think I’d use it. The other one is always around and in constant use :-)

[Christine]

Hello! Sorry I've been missing in action. Life happens. I got an early Christmas present. My husband and I went to New York City and I got to see To Kill A Mockingbird on Broadway. It was outstanding. Excellent casting of Jeff Daniels as Atticus Finch! The young woman who plays Scout was awesome too. The book has been on my all time favorite list for a long time so this was a dream come true. While in NYC, I got to go to The Strand Bookstore, another dream come true. We had a blast, went to lots of museums, did lots of shopping and ate LOTS of great food. The trip was the perfect antidote to almost two years of Covid.

Dustin, congrats on the new job. Fine chocolate is my weakness and I agree with Janet that orange and chocolate are a match made in heaven. I will check out your website.

I'm late to the decision process but either Harlem Shuffle or Under the Whispering Door are good for me. Sorry for the delay.

I've been to 3 movies recently. I saw Dune, loved it, visually stunning and I think they did a great job of capturing the look and feel of the novel. I saw No Time to Die, had no trouble lusting after Daniel Craig. I also saw the quirky French Dispatch. I admire Wes Anderson's imagination and the look of his movies. Belfast and The Eternals are next on my list.

I hope to finish a couple more books for the challenge by the end of the month. I'm having a hard time with My Heart is a Chainsaw. That one I probably won't finish.

I picked up Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo at The Strand. This will be the first time I've read a physical book of hers. I've listened to Malibu Rising and Daisy Jones & The Six. Loved them both.

I also keep a book journal. I have since 1992. My mom gave it to me because "sometimes we forget".

Just in case, I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving and you get to share it with those you love this year. Hugs to all!

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "Hello! Sorry I've been missing in action. Life happens. I got an early Christmas present. My husband and I went to New York City and I got to see To Kill A Mockingbird on Broadway. It was outstandi..."

Sounds like a wonderful trip, Christine! :D
I didn’t realize To Kill a Mockingbird was on Broadway-glad you enjoyed it.

More good things about Dune-I’ll have to check it out.

is going to be the group read. I’m thinking
may be a bonus read but haven’t decided yet.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving. :)

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

Dune is still my favorite in the movie theater right now.

I watched King Richard starring Will Smith as the father of Venus and Serena Williams. Really great film that I wished would have kept going. King Richard is my second favorite film currently in the theater. The only thing I didn't like was the Coca Cola product placement in the film.

Tomorrow the all star casted House of Gucci, C'mon C'mon starring Joaquin Phoenix, and Disney's animated Encanto hit theaters ahead of Thanksgiving. I'm excited to see all three.

[Rachel]

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Dune is still my favorite in the movie theater right now.

I watched King Richard starring Will Smith as the father of Venus and Serena Williams. Really great film that I wished would have kept go..."

Hope you enjoy. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts especially on House of Gucci.

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

I'm currently reading DUNE. Nothing to do with the Fall Reading Challenge other than it's a great Fall Film currently in theaters.

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

I really enjoyed House of Gucci. I'm ranking it #3 on my current favorites list. House of Gucci has some great humor and the music is fantastic. Music really makes a big impact in a film for me. There was some interesting moments in the film where it went to black and white to note an important event and then back to color.

After Dune, my second favorite is the new Joaquin Phoenix film C'mon, C'mon, which is black and white and covers a variety of topics.

[Rachel]

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I really enjoyed House of Gucci. I'm ranking it #3 on my current favorites list. House of Gucci has some great humor and the music is fantastic. Music really makes a big impact in a film for me. Th..."

Glad to hear you enjoyed House of Gucci. The trailer looks great. Assuming lots of music from 80’s. Blondie is playing during the trailer.

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

Yes. Lots of 80's music. House of Gucci starts in 1978, spends a lot of time in the 1980's, the film ends in 1995.

[Christine]

I'm so glad that you liked House of Gucci. I really want to see it and the critics were so so on it.

I finished , last book for the Fall challenge. I was trying to finish too but there is just not enough time. My reading slump really cut into what I had anticipated reading this fall.

This is my favorite time of year to read so hopefully I can catch up on my books for the year.

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

Happy final hours of Fall Reading Challenge 2021!

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "I'm so glad that you liked House of Gucci. I really want to see it and the critics were so so on it.

I finished , last book for the Fall challenge. I was trying..."

Thanks for the update, Christine! :D

[Rachel]

I know there’s a little bit of time left but just want to say thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to everyone who completed it. :)

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

I completed my goal of 10 books for the Fall Reading Challenge. I actually read a few more than that, but I'm behind on my reviews.
The last one I reviewed tonight has the letters C-S-I in the title,
Sorta Like A Rock Star by Matthew Quick

[Rachel]

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I completed my goal of 10 books for the Fall Reading Challenge. I actually read a few more than that, but I'm behind on my reviews.
The last one I reviewed tonight has the letters C-S-I in the titl..."

Thanks for the update, Dustin. Congrats! :D

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

Thankfully, with my new work schedule, I have more of my evenings back and I can visit Goodreads more often to update my reading progress, work on my reviews. Thank you for the reading challenges! I'll get started on the Winter Reading Challenge soon!