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FALL 2022 READING CHALLENGE
Wow! Rachel, you have done it again. Great challenge! I look forward to reading more this fall now that the house is quiet again. I'm really excited for Stephen King's new book.
Christine wrote: "Wow! Rachel, you have done it again. Great challenge! I look forward to reading more this fall now that the house is quiet again. I'm really excited for Stephen King's new book."Glad you like it, Christine! :D
I’m really looking forward to King’s new book too.
Thank you Rachel! I’m such a geek when you release the new challenge, I go through my books and see what fits, make a list. Most the time I get distracted by another book and deviate from the list but I sure love these challenges.
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Danell wrote: "Thank you Rachel! I’m such a geek when you release the new challenge, I go through my books and see what fits, make a list. Most the time I get distracted by another book and deviate from the list ..."You’re welcome, Danell! :D
Glad you still enjoy doing the challenges with me. I always have fun with them and love seeing what everyone reads.
Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I'm visiting family in Utah for Labor Day. When I return, I'll start requesting titles for the challenge from the library. Thank you!"You’re welcome, Dustin! :D
Look forward to seeing which books you choose.
Have a good time with your family.
Yay I was soooo excited to see the new prompts up, thank you so much 🤩
I have a few books ready to read -
His & Hers by Alice Feeney was top of my TBR pile , just borrowed it from my sister :-)
I’ve read Rock Paper Scissors and loooved it!
D-o-G
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot waiting on my kindle
Our Missing Hearts is on preorder, I’ll try and get my hands on Fairy Tale as well.
Name in the title will be Will by Will Smith. Been planning to listen to it for ages :)
Looking forward to finding more !
Take care and happy Reading
Oh, forgot to add- a book set in Ohio- The Paper Palace , one of my absolute favourite reads of this year and ever … 🤩
Franzi wrote: "Yay I was soooo excited to see the new prompts up, thank you so much 🤩
I have a few books ready to read -
His & Hers by Alice Feeney was top of my TBR pile , just borrowed it from my sister :-) ..."
You’re welcome, Franzi! :D
Look forward to hearing your thoughts on them.
Happy Reading
Danell, I geek out too when I see the new challenge! My husband will be doing more than usual travel for work this fall. I'm hoping that will give me more reading time. I haven't picked any books for the challenge yet but I am loving Franzi's choices!!!!!!
I decided to go big and set a higher than normal goal because I hardly read any books for the summer challenge. I also am having a hard time deciding between books for Amor Towles. I've been wanting to read Rules of Civility for a long time and a bunch of my friends just read Lincoln Highway and loved it. The other task that is a character is a nanny. I've wanted to read Mary Poppins for a long time and it counts as a classic which I have a goal of 12 for each year. Th other book is The Nanny Diaries which has set on my shelves unread for years. The universe says read it now, lol. I will read Strangers on a Train and Fairy Tale. The other tasks I'm still thinking about. Another task that is separate from the group is taking down all my books, dusting and reorganizing them, and hopefully get some new shelves. Can you hear my husband sighing? LOL
Christine wrote: "I decided to go big and set a higher than normal goal because I hardly read any books for the summer challenge. I also am having a hard time deciding between books for Amor Towles. I've been wantin..."I’ve heard good things about Amor Towles books but have never read him. I’m thinking it’s finally time to read A Gentleman in Moscow.
You have a great list going-look forward to hearing your thoughts on the titles you decide on.
Good luck with reorganizing your shelves! :)
A Gentleman in Moscow is one of those books that at the beginning, you say, why am I reading this, and by the end you will love it. I am so excited that Ewan MacGregor is playing the gentleman.
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Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I'm going to attempt The Lincoln Highway and A Genteman in Moscow. I've never read anything by Amor Towles"Look forward to hearing your thoughts. Hope you enjoy them. :)
I listened to Reconstructing Amelia which works for #7. I really liked this book!
Danell wrote: "I listened to Reconstructing Amelia which works for #7. I really liked this book!"Thanks for the update, Danell! :D
I remember hearing about that book awhile ago but I never got to it for some reason. I’ll have to add it to my tbr -thanks!
I listened to The Island, which works for a story about revenge. Easily one of my favorite audiobooks!
I read
which counts for task #7. What a life well lived life she had!
Read and enjoyed Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney.
I really liked that book, thought it was well written fast read
I read Marry Poppins for a nanny book. The book and the Disney movie are not the same. Not too surprised.
Christine wrote: "I read Marry Poppins for a nanny book. The book and the Disney movie are not the same. Not too surprised."Thanks for the update, Christine! :D
Mary Poppins is one of my favorite movies. It provides comfort, joy and wonderment for me. I haven’t read the book, someday maybe. Don’t judge 😁
I be listened to Sadie, which works for #7. It was nicely done with the audio book.
Danell wrote: "I be listened to Sadie, which works for #7. It was nicely done with the audio book."Thanks for the update, Danell! :D
I really liked the audiobook too-felt like listening to a real podcast.
Danell wrote: "Mary Poppins is one of my favorite movies. It provides comfort, joy and wonderment for me. I haven’t read the book, someday maybe. Don’t judge 😁"
Don't read the book. Keep that version of Mary Poppins, the movie version.
I just read
This is a quick read, guaranteed to make you laugh out loud as she explains why she loves Halloween and shares some childhood stories. A must for any of her fans. Its also free if you have a Amazon Prime account.
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Don’t judge 😁"
When I visited my family a month ago, we went to a live performance of Mary Poppins at an outdoor amphitheater located in my hometown. My favorite parts were when Mary Poppins flew over the audience with her umbrella suspended from above. She did this once after intermission and again near the end. Earlier in the performance she was only levitated a short distance on stage. I thought the play got progressively better as it went along.
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This is a quick read, guaranteed to make you laugh out loud as she explains why she loves Halloween and shares some childhood sto..."Too bad it's currently only available on Kindle. I know I'm missing out by not progressing with technology, but I also have plenty of old school material to keep me entertained for a quite a while.
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The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories (Task #1, author birthday - book by Susanna Clarke)
In the Age of Love and Chocolate (Task #2, D-O-G in title)
Our Lady of the Forest (Task #3, Cult)
Fairy Tale (Task #6, Group Read)
What Rose Forgot (Task #4, Revenge Story and /or Task #7, Name in the title)
Sea of Tranquility (Re-read from Spring because I loved it so much, Task#3, Ohio setting)
Christine wrote: "I just read This is a quick read, guaranteed to make you laugh out loud as she explains why she loves Halloween and shares some childhood sto..."Thanks for the update, Christine!
I just added that to my tbr. :D
Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I have completed Six books so far toward the challenge:The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories (Task #1, author birthday - book by Susanna Clarke)
[book:In the Age of Love and Cho..."
Thanks for the update, Dustin! :D
Did you enjoy all of the books?
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Hello everyone A quick check in from me, nearly done with this quarter‘s challenge :-)
1) Alice Feeney - His & Hers - great suspense, loved it
2) DOG - using a German title here as I read the German book , translation of The Bad Daughter by Joy Fielding is called sOlanGe Du atmest , a good read as well
3) book set in Ohio
Mustard Seed by Laila Ibrahim - I love her novels , it’s the second in a series and I’m looking forward to the next one already
4) revenge - Carrie Soto is Back by TJ Reid - TJ Reid does it again, loved this audio lots!
5) nanny - Playing Nice by JP Delaney - looooved this, couldn’t put it down
Sorry I’ve had to split my comment up as I cannot read what I type in longer messages on the app. 6) Group reads: I’m currently reading Our Missing Hearts, really really enjoying it.
Im very tempted with Stephen king but I have soooo many books on my TBR pile and don’t want to purchase another. Our library usually doesn’t have brand new things so I’ll try and read it asap but probably not this quarter
7) Mademoiselle Edith - Christine Girard
A very interesting read about singer Edith Piaf who was already famous in France and then tried to become a star in the US too.
My reading will be quieting down quite a bit over the next few months as I’m starting work again in November. I am really excited but we’ll have to find new routines as a family and I think that’ll take some time.
I’ll definitely be checking in every now and again though and look forward to the winter challenge gr, I’m sure I’ll manage to read during the Christmas break :)
Take care everyone
Franzi wrote: "Sorry I’ve had to split my comment up as I cannot read what I type in longer messages on the app. 6) Group reads: I’m currently reading Our Missing Hearts, really really enjoying it.
Im very tem..."
Thanks for all the updates, Franzi! :D
Glad to hear good things about Our Missing Hearts. I’m looking forward to reading it when it becomes available from the library.
I’ll have to check out Playing Nice-sounds like a fun page turner. Thanks for the recommendation!
Wishing you all the best on your return to work. Hope you will check in when you have time even just to say hi and let us know how you’re doing. :)
Just a quick note on the group reads-I really enjoy including them in the challenge and lately have a hard time just picking one. That said, I don’t want anyone to feel pressure to read them all. I just like providing choices and there’s so many good books. Anyway, just wanted to put that out there. Happy Reading!
It’s a little quiet in this thread.I’m in a little bit of a reading slump-still able to read but definitely taking my time and not reading as much or as fast as usual. Not that I’m a fast reader but it’s taking me longer than normal to finish anything. Not sure if it’s the books or my mood. I’m currently reading Our Missing Hearts and while I think it’s a good story I’m finding it slow in parts.
How’s everyone doing? Please check in when you get a chance.
I had a stack of spooky books I wanted to read but feel the same. Damn slumps.
I'm in the "damn slumps" too. The good news is there is still a week to get in a couple more spooky books before Halloween. I'm starting Fairy Tale today. I did listen to
. It is set in Ohio. Will Wheaton is my favorite narrator when it comes to sci-fi. He has the best kind of snark to add to the story. Love the references to John Hughes movies which I love.
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Thanks for checking in! Hope these damn slumps pass soon and that all of you enjoy the next book you read.
Christine wrote: "I'm in the "damn slumps" too. The good news is there is still a week to get in a couple more spooky books before Halloween. I'm starting Fairy Tale today. I did listen to [bookcover:Ready Player ..."
I loved John Hughes movies too. They were funny but had so much heart.
Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I just picked up Our Missing Hearts from the library today, so will start that one soon."Look forward to hearing your thoughts on it.
Finished Our Missing Hearts. I thought the book had its moments but I was disappointed I didn’t enjoy it more. Much of the story is recounting past events-I would have preferred a dual time line where we can really experience the past as the characters are experiencing it. I thought that would have been more impactful rather than recounting it after the fact. The pace of the book is often slow but the story felt very realistic which is scary.
Oh, in another unpopular opinion, I put down Fairy Tale-it wasn’t for me.
Hope those that read these books enjoy them. Both are getting many favorable reviews. Always look forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts.
I listened to All Google People Here. Great book! It works for D-O-G
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The Fall 2022 Reading Challenge will begin September 1st and end November 30th.
Rules of the challenge:
Read 3 books (or more)
Complete 3 prompts (or more)
Any genre ok
Rereads ok
This fall, complete 3 (or more) of the following:
1. Many talented authors have birthdays this season.
So this fall,
READ A BOOK BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
P. Djeli Clark
Susanna Clarke
Alice Feeney
Amor Towles
2. September is National Service Dog Month.
So this fall,
READ A BOOK WITH THE LETTERS D-O-G IN THE TITLE/SUBTITLE.
OR
READ A BOOK ABOUT A SERVICE DOG.
3. Devil in Ohio is a limited series that will premiere on Netflix on September 2nd. It’s about a young girl who escapes a cult. Her psychiatrist takes her in. Danger ensues.
So this fall,
READ A BOOK THAT FEATURES A CHARACTER LIVING IN (OR HAS ESCAPED FROM) A CULT.
OR
READ A BOOK SET (AT LEAST IN PART) IN OHIO.
4. Do Revenge will premiere on Netflix on September 16. Two teenage girls get revenge on one another’s enemies. It’s inspired by Strangers on a Train.
So this fall,
READ A REVENGE STORY.
OR
READ STRANGERS ON A TRAIN.
5. Nanny is a horror movie that will premiere in theaters on November 23rd.
Aisha is a Senegalese nanny working in New York City. As she prepares to bring her child to America, she is haunted by a violent presence.
The film will have a limited release in theaters before streaming on Prime Video later in the year.
So this fall,
READ A BOOK IN WHICH ONE OF THE CHARACTERS IS A NANNY.
6. Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng will be published on October 4th. It’s the group read.
Bonus Group Read:
Fairy Tale by Stephen King. (September 6th)
So this fall,
READ ONE (OR BOTH OF THE BOOKS) AND DISCUSS IT WITH THE GROUP.
7. Random prompt. This counts towards the challenge but isn’t inspired by the season.
So this fall,
READ A BOOK WITH A NAME IN THE TITLE.
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY AUTUMN, EVERYONE! :D