Bill's 2nd Annual Reading Challenge - Finish Some Series

[Bill, Moderator]

I need to get back to this challenge. So next book is Heart of Red Iron (Dhalgren #2) by Canadian Sci-Fi author Phyllis Gotlieb

[Bill, Moderator]

Finished my 6th book Heart of Red Iron by Phyllis Gotlieb 4.0 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I will read Dust next but will be starting a Next in Series book first.

[Bill, Moderator]

Starting Bk #7, Dust by Hugh Howey

[Ioana]

Bill wrote: "Starting Bk #7, Dust by Hugh Howey"

That's a good one, enjoy!

[Bill, Moderator]

Ioana wrote: "Bill wrote: "Starting Bk #7, Dust by Hugh Howey"

That's a good one, enjoy!"

Have you seen the TV series based on the books? I want to try it.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Bill wrote: "Starting Bk #7, Dust by Hugh Howey"

Yyyeesss!!

[Ioana]

Bill wrote: "Ioana wrote: "Bill wrote: "Starting Bk #7, Dust by Hugh Howey"

That's a good one, enjoy!"

Have you seen the TV series based on the books? I want to try it."

No, I watch very little TV and have no idea when new things happen. I'll check, I'd be very curious to see how they did it.

[Bill, Moderator]

Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "Starting Bk #7, Dust by Hugh Howey"

Yyyeesss!!"

😀😉

Ioana wrote: "Bill wrote: "Ioana wrote: "Bill wrote: "Starting Bk #7, Dust by Hugh Howey"

That's a good one, enjoy!"

Have you seen the TV series based on the books? I want to t..."

It's on Apple TV. A friend said the first episode was pretty good.

[Ioana]

Apple TV...I don't have that 😢

[Lillie]

Bill wrote: "Starting Bk #7, Dust by Hugh Howey"

I’ve had the Silo series on my list for years, really need to start it. Enjoy!

[Bill, Moderator]

Lillie wrote: "Bill wrote: "Starting Bk #7, Dust by Hugh Howey"

I’ve had the Silo series on my list for years, really need to start it. Enjoy!"

It's worth it. Thanks, Lillie

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Lillie wrote: "Bill wrote: "Starting Bk #7, Dust by Hugh Howey"

I’ve had the Silo series on my list for years, really need to start it. Enjoy!"

You will like it. Maybe 2024??

[Bill, Moderator]

Alondra wrote: "Lillie wrote: "Bill wrote: "Starting Bk #7, Dust by Hugh Howey"

I’ve had the Silo series on my list for years, really need to start it. Enjoy!"

You will like it. ..."

Watched the first 2 episodes last night. They were pretty good..

[Lillie]

Bill wrote: "Watched the first 2 episodes last night. They were pretty good.."

It looks like I'm going to have to start a movie/tv series list to watch now!

[Bill, Moderator]

Lillie wrote: "Bill wrote: "Watched the first 2 episodes last night. They were pretty good.."

It looks like I'm going to have to start a movie/tv series list to watch now!"

LOL,,, well, also add Home Before Dark if you do.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Bill...... 😑

[Denise]

You're halfway there! That's about where I am on each of my challenges, but I'm feeling motivated so hopefully I can still pull it off (or come close).

[Bill, Moderator]

Denise wrote: "You're halfway there! That's about where I am on each of my challenges, but I'm feeling motivated so hopefully I can still pull it off (or come close)."

I keep getting distracted by bright shiny new stories and find myself setting the books I'm reading, aside.

[Denise]

Bill wrote: "Denise wrote: "You're halfway there! That's about where I am on each of my challenges, but I'm feeling motivated so hopefully I can still pull it off (or come close)."

I keep getting distracted by..."

I do this, too. I need to stop walking through Barnes and Noble. 😂

[Bill, Moderator]

Denise wrote: "Bill wrote: "Denise wrote: "You're halfway there! That's about where I am on each of my challenges, but I'm feeling motivated so hopefully I can still pull it off (or come close)."

I keep getting ..."

Exactly.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Bill wrote: "I keep getting distracted by bright shiny new stories and find myself setting the books I'm reading, aside...."

LOL; and you've been reading some great books.!!

Thank goodness I had already added many when you originally posted. I don't think my TBR could've handled any more.

I think once I finish The Terror (I can't wait!!! Ugh)); I'm going to delve back into the Silo world and read Sand.

[Bonnie]

Ioana wrote: "Bill wrote: "Ioana wrote: "Bill wrote: "Starting Bk #7, Dust by Hugh Howey"

That's a good one, enjoy!"

Have you seen the TV series based on the books? I want to t..."

I'd rewatch the Blood Ties series you're also reading from if I could find it streaming.

[Bill, Moderator]

Bonnie wrote: "Ioana wrote: "Bill wrote: "Ioana wrote: "Bill wrote: "Starting Bk #7, Dust by Hugh Howey"

That's a good one, enjoy!"

Have you seen the TV series based on the book..."

It would be great if it was showed someplace again. I always enjoyed.

[Bill, Moderator]

My review of Dust by Hugh Howey 5.0 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Bill wrote: "My review of Dust by Hugh Howey 5.0 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Great review Bill; glad you enjoyed it

[Bill, Moderator]

Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "My review of Dust by Hugh Howey 5.0 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Great review Bill; glad you enjoyed it"

And thanks to you, I've ordered Sand. lol

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

So far, it is good, but I am only 50 pages in or so. Dystopian but quite different. Sand divers....

[Bill, Moderator]

Alondra wrote: "So far, it is good, but I am only 50 pages in or so. Dystopian but quite different. Sand divers...."

So not a follow-on from Dust?

[Bill, Moderator]

Finally completed #8, The City of Gold and Lead by John Christopher (Tripods #2), 3.5 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Starting Tripod #3, The Pool of Fire which will complete this series.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Bill wrote: "Alondra wrote: "So far, it is good, but I am only 50 pages in or so. Dystopian but quite different. Sand divers...."

So not a follow-on from Dust?"

No. So far; we are in a dystopian world where sand has covered major cities. It's good. I don't think there is a follow-up on Sand; thank goodness!!

[Bill, Moderator]

Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "Alondra wrote: "So far, it is good, but I am only 50 pages in or so. Dystopian but quite different. Sand divers...."

So not a follow-on from Dust?"

No. So far; we are in a dystopian ..."

Mud is next.

[Bill, Moderator]

Finished my 9th book. Not looking good to finishing at least 12, but we'll see. My review of The Pool of Fire by John Christopher, the last book in the Tripod trilogy. 3.5 stars

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Bill wrote: "Mud is next..."

What!?? 📚👀

You got me... 🤣

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Across the Sand is #2. I added it a long time ago. how could I forget?? *sigh*

[Bill, Moderator]

Alondra wrote: "Across the Sand is #2. I added it a long time ago. how could I forget?? *sigh*"

Still waiting for Dust to arrive. It'll be a 2024 read, at the earliest.

[Ioana]

Alondra wrote: "Across the Sand is #2. I added it a long time ago. how could I forget?? *sigh*"

I forgot about it too, and none of my libraries has it. 😭

[Martha]

I've just finished my 9th book, too so it's touch & go at the moment. LOL You can do it! If anyone can, you can!

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Bill wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Across the Sand is #2. I added it a long time ago. how could I forget?? *sigh*"

Still waiting for Dust to arrive. It'll be a 2024 read, at the earliest."

You will enjoy(??). Once you read about the "founding fathers".... just, ugh!

[Bill, Moderator]

Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Across the Sand is #2. I added it a long time ago. how could I forget?? *sigh*"

Still waiting for Dust to arrive. It'll be a 2024 read, at the earliest..."

Interesting.

Martha wrote: "I've just finished my 9th book, too so it's touch & go at the moment. LOL You can do it! If anyone can, you can!"

I have officially given up. Finishing off books for my Individual challenges and just miscellaneous others.

[Martha]

Relieves the stress, for sure. Hey, it's all good! Just enjoy.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Bill wrote: "I have officially given up. Finishing off books for my Individual challenges and just miscellaneous others.,..."

What happened, Bill?? Just hated the list in the end?? Or, mood change????

I get real close to hating everything by the end of the year, and just want it to be over. Ugh.

[Bill, Moderator]

Martha wrote: "Relieves the stress, for sure. Hey, it's all good! Just enjoy."

That I will Martha. You too.

Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "I have officially given up. Finishing off books for my Individual challenges and just miscellaneous others.,..."

What happened, Bill?? Just hated the list in the end?? Or, mood change..."

Just too far behind on the books I'm reading so focusing on them. I'm sure I'll eventually get to those series. :)

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Bill wrote: "Just too far behind on the books I'm reading so focusing on them. I'm sure I'll eventually get to those series. :)..."

I hear you on that one, Bill.

You'll finish out those series way before me. No doubt.

[Bonnie]

I try and pick books that will work with other challenges (or live bookclub schedules. ) That helps.

[Bill, Moderator]

Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "Just too far behind on the books I'm reading so focusing on them. I'm sure I'll eventually get to those series. :)..."

I hear you on that one, Bill.

You'll finish out those series w..."

I wouldn't bet you.

Bonnie wrote: "I try and pick books that will work with other challenges (or live bookclub schedules. ) That helps."

Good idea.