SUMMER 2023 READING CHALLENGE

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

Another R-O-S-E title I am currently reading is The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian. I have updated my challenge and might need to increase it again since we still have another month of Summer Reading.

[Rachel]

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Another R-O-S-E title I am currently reading is The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian. I have updated my challenge and might need to increase it again since we still have another month of Summer Readin..."

He’s one of those authors that I’ve read once and never read again although I really liked the book (Midwives) that I read. Maybe it’s because his books aren’t always rated too high not that that should matter. I did enjoy the tv show the flight attendant.

Do you have a favorite of his ?

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

My personal favorite by Chris Bohjalian is THE NIGHT STRANGERS.
I still have many of his books to read, but so far, I've been impressed with his wide range and quality.
The Night Strangers

[Rachel]

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "My personal favorite by Chris Bohjalian is THE NIGHT STRANGERS.
I still have many of his books to read, but so far, I've been impressed with his wide range and quality.
[book:The Night Strangers|1..."

Thanks for the recommendation. :)

[Danell]

I listened to Into the Water which works for the elements part. I also read How to Murder your Employer: a McMasters Guide to Murder, which works for R-O-S-E.

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying Summer!

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "I listened to Into the Water which works for the elements part. I also read How to Murder your Employer: a McMasters Guide to Murder, which works for R-O-S-E.

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoy..."

Thanks for the update, Danell! :D

[Danell]

I read Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby which works for #1. First time reading this author and looking forward to reading other books by him. It was great!

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "I read Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby which works for #1. First time reading this author and looking forward to reading other books by him. It was great!"

Glad you enjoyed it! I hope that book gets adapted-it would make a great movie. :D

[Danell]

Yes it would make an excellent movie!

[Danell]

I listened to Are You There God It’s Me Margaret by Judy Blume which works for R-O-S-E. Walk down memory lane. Great book

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "I listened to Are You There God It’s Me Margaret by Judy Blume which works for R-O-S-E. Walk down memory lane. Great book"

Thanks for the update, Danell! :D
I loved that book when I was a kid.

[Danell]

I read The Personal Librarian which works for R-O-S-E. Great book. One of my favorites so far this year.

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "I read The Personal Librarian which works for R-O-S-E. Great book. One of my favorites so far this year."

Just added this to my tbr. Thanks for the update and recommendation! :D

[Christine]

I finished The Camel Club which counts for a conspiracy theory as part of story. Its an older book and it felt a bit dated but I thought some of the characters were very interesting, very eccentric, lol.

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "I finished The Camel Club which counts for a conspiracy theory as part of story. Its an older book and it felt a bit dated but I thought some of the characters were very interesting, v..."

Thanks for the update, Christine! :)

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

Danell wrote: "I listened to Are You There God It’s Me Margaret by Judy Blume which works for R-O-S-E. Walk down memory lane. Great book"

Have you seen the film adaptation yet? I think it was well-done. I read the book for the first time this year, days before seeing the film.

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

Danell wrote: "I listened to Into the Water which works for the elements part. I also read How to Murder your Employer: a McMasters Guide to Murder, which works for R-O-S-E.

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoy..."

How to Murder your Employer - great title!

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

Danell wrote: "I read The Personal Librarian which works for R-O-S-E. Great book. One of my favorites so far this year."

I've added this to my Want to Read Goodreads shelf. Thanks for the recommendation.

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

Movie Recommendations: JULES
I've watched it 5 times in the theater so far.
Great Cast, about an hour and a half running time
There is a UFO, an alien, a connection to cats, family and community dynamics, aging, dementia and assisted living.
I laughed and cried at the same time.

[Rachel]

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Movie Recommendations: JULES
I've watched it 5 times in the theater so far.
Great Cast, about an hour and a half running time
There is a UFO, an alien, a connection to cats, family and community dy..."

I’ve never heard of this-will definitely have to check it out. Thanks! :D

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

Finished reading HOT MILK by Deborah Levy today. This book features a conspiracy and a character with financial problems (task #5). I also started reading The Wind in the Willows, "Wind" element (task #4)

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

Movie Recommendation: Landscape with Invisible Hand. Based on a book, which I might have to read. Set in the year 2036 when seemingly benevolent aliens occupy Earth. Very thought provoking and profound, featuring much artwork representing the human experience. Too bad, the film isn't well-known, probably in limited theaters for a short time.

[Rachel]

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Movie Recommendation: Landscape with Invisible Hand. Based on a book, which I might have to read. Set in the year 2036 when seemingly benevolent aliens occupy Earth. Very thought provoking and prof..."

Another one I haven’t heard of-sounds really interesting. Always appreciate your recommendations. :)

[Rachel]

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Finished reading HOT MILK by Deborah Levy today. This book features a conspiracy and a character with financial problems (task #5). I also started reading The Wind in the Willows, "Wind" element (t..."

Thanks for the update, Dustin! :D

[Rachel]

So I’ve read some meh R-O-S-E books:

The only survivors by Megan Miranda and A twisted love story by Samantha Downing. The Downing book was really disappointing because I usually really enjoy her thrillers.

Then I read My grandmother asked me to tell you she’s sorry by Fredrik Backman. Loved it. It’s especially great on audio. This is my 3rd Backman and I’ve enjoyed them all.

[Danell]

I listened to LaRose by Loise Erdrich., which works for R-O-S-E. It was ok. I hoping to get a few more books in before the end of the challenge.

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "I listened to LaRose by Loise Erdrich., which works for R-O-S-E. It was ok. I hoping to get a few more books in before the end of the challenge."

Thanks for the update, Danell! :D

[Danell]

I read Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby, it was good.

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "I read Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby, it was good."

Thanks for the update, Danell! :)

[Christine]

I read The Mister by EL James for opposites attract. It was mind candy. I’ve got a couple of others to add before the end of the week. I can hardly believe summer is coming to an end. I love fall but not ready for the gray days that come with it.

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "I read The Mister by EL James for opposites attract. It was mind candy. I’ve got a couple of others to add before the end of the week. I can hardly believe summer is coming to an end. I love fall b..."

I swear the seasons just fly by. Thanks for the update. :)

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

Danell wrote: "I listened to LaRose by Loise Erdrich., which works for R-O-S-E. It was ok. I hoping to get a few more books in before the end of the challenge."

I have this on my distant to-read pile, hope I enjoy it more than you did. I was introduced to Louise Erdrich through one of these seasonal challenges and I think I've enjoyed most of her books so far. I'm currently reading a book of her poetry and liking it too.

[Danell]

I look forward to what you think about LaRose, Dustin

[Rachel]

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

[Danell]

Thank you for a wonderful challenge! I’m halfway through a Jennifer Hillier book, it’s good

[Rachel]

Danell wrote: "Thank you for a wonderful challenge! I’m halfway through a Jennifer Hillier book, it’s good"

You’re welcome, Danell! :)
I really have to read a Jennifer Hillier book.

[Christine]

My last two books added to the challenge were and Anna for a book turned into a stage play and Deep water for an elemental. Both were good. Anna because it was a woman doing something different from the norm for a person of her times. Deep Water was very suspenseful.

Thanks Rachel for another great challenge. They help me get thru my endless stacks of TBR books! Iam a book hoarder and proud of it, lol.

[Rachel]

Christine wrote: "My last two books added to the challenge were and Anna for a book turned into a stage play and Deep water for an elemen..."

You’re welcome, Christine! :D