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**Winter Reading Challenge**
Monya wrote: "Maybe, Knowledge, you're spoiled by the super-fast pace of modern novels! I like a book I can get into."I think I'm spoiled by better writing. Cormac McCarthy's The Road was heaps better. In my opinion no one seemed concerned about dying in On the Beach, no one went on a rampage or looted, they planted flowers, brought a play pen and went fishing
Knowledge Lost wrote: "Monya wrote: "Maybe, Knowledge, you're spoiled by the super-fast pace of modern novels! I like a book I can get into."I think I'm spoiled by better writing. Cormac McCarthy's [book:..."
The Road is DEFINITELY NOT "super fast pace". It is however, very, very good.
Today finished no. 4 Middlesex. I liked it but it was just too long I thought. Tonight I will start no. 2 Past the Shallows which, I think, will be reviewed on August FTBC.
Finished Bleeding Violet, I think you might like it Jess its a bit dark...and a little muddled but a good read non the less
so that's 2 down :D
Pick a book that has a warm or summery theme on the cover
Graceling* mostly because of the colours!
Pick a book from your Mt.TBR list
Angelology*
Find a YA novel or a picture book to read
The Forest of Hands and Teeth*
BORROW a book from the library/friend or pick one out of your TBR list
King Arthur: Dragon's Child
5/5 really loved this one...thanks to whoever it was on here that recommended it to me :D
choosing a book which has been transformed into a movie
Water for Elephants
Read a book with a word starting with the letters of WINTER in the title
Whitechapel Gods*
Read an Aussie author's book or books with an Aussie landscape/locale in it
How It Feels*
Choose a New Release which will be out somewhere in the 3 month period of Winter
Deadline
Pick a friend on your GR list and also select and read a book they have read
Ink Exchange*
Curl up beside the fire and grab yourself a book full of suspense or murder!
Bleeding Violet
*3/5 its meant to be creepy and twisted so hopefully this one works out
* books I own :)
so that's 2 down :D
Pick a book that has a warm or summery theme on the cover
Graceling* mostly because of the colours!
Pick a book from your Mt.TBR list
Angelology*
Find a YA novel or a picture book to read
The Forest of Hands and Teeth*
BORROW a book from the library/friend or pick one out of your TBR list
choosing a book which has been transformed into a movie
Water for Elephants
Read a book with a word starting with the letters of WINTER in the title
Whitechapel Gods*
Read an Aussie author's book or books with an Aussie landscape/locale in it
How It Feels*
Choose a New Release which will be out somewhere in the 3 month period of Winter
Deadline
Pick a friend on your GR list and also select and read a book they have read
Ink Exchange*
Curl up beside the fire and grab yourself a book full of suspense or murder!
* books I own :)
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★ Jessica ★ wrote: "The Road is DEFINITELY NOT "super fast pace". It is however, very, very good. "Exactly, you don't need fast pace to make an excellent story
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Love, love, loved it Dhitri!!!
- I started this week but it's actually made me feel SICK...I don't know if I will keep reading but honestly it feels like someone who's a newbie wrote it..And besides feeling sick it's boring and just not good. I give 100 pages before i make my mind up.
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Brenda wrote: "Don't force yourself Laura, too many good books out there for that...LOL"I know..But I bought it. I have problems when I buy a book..It's like MUST READ even if hate it :s Gotta stop that!!
Finished 2 books.5. Animal Farm - George Orwell
It was good but things did happen very quickly, first book I've finished in one sitting.
6. Lost Empire - Clive Cussler
I love Clive Cussler. Wish my life was this action-packed, except not really because I hate hiking and camping.
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5. Animal Farm - George Orwell
It was good but things did happen very quickly, first book I've finished in one sitting.
6. Lost Empire - Clive Cussler
I love Clive Cussler. Wish m..."
Well done Emily!!! Yes, it's great being an 'armchair' adventurer with Clive Cussler, isn't it LOL
Yeaa...I'm dropped CONTRACT from my reading list..Gave it 40 pages and I just don't like it at all. It's a book I would like to actually throw in the bin..lolWill figure out a different book to read to replace it.
A question for those who are reading Water for Elephants; is there much about the training of the circus animals? I have a real problem with animals in sport/entertainment etc.
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Started Life of Pi tonight :) Much better!
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Let us know what you think Laura...it's on my TBR list ;)
me too! I own it and am looking forward to reading it sometime :)
I'm not sure that Lesley won't find some situations regarding Rosie in Water For Elephants somewhat disturbing, as I did with the animals in Life of Pi but have to say that I consider both books well worth reading :)
1..Pick a book that has a warm or summery theme on the cover (to make you feel cosy). 
2..It's a great time to bundle up and just spend a day reading. Pick a book from your Mt.TBR list!
3..It's International Children's Day on the 1st of June. http://www.care.org/newsroom/specialrepo... Why not find a YA novel or a picture book to read?
4..With World Environment Day and National Tree Day coming up why not BORROW a book from the libary/friend or pick one out of your TBR list. OR if you own an e-reader why not read a book through it instead? No purchases of books are allowed for this one! ;)
5..We all love snuggling up in front of the fire to watch our favourite movies, well with the Melb International Film Festival on 21/7 to 7/8 how about choosing a book which has been transformed into a movie.
6..a) Read a book where a word in the title has to relate to a wintery theme or
b) The chosen wintery word has to begin with a letter from the word WINTER.
Still deciding.
7..Read an Aussie author's book or books with an Aussie landscape/locale in it.
8..Choose a New Release which will be out somewhere in the 3 month period of Winter... either purchase, or borrow from the library and enjoy! http://www.goodreads.com/search?search_t...
Still deciding.
9..Pick a friend on your GR list and also select and read a book they have read. Never know, you might find something new to enjoy!
Still deciding, can't wait.
10..Curl up beside the fire and grab yourself a book full of suspense or murder! You might even spook yourself if it's rainy and windy and there is a murder going on within your book!
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I'm changing my No. 4 from Atonement to Gorky Park. Atonement was always a doubtful option and I think I'll enjoy Gorky Park more. :D
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Pick a book from your Mt.TBR listThe Regulators by Stephen King
Find a YA novel or a picture book to read
The Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan
BORROW a book from the library/friend or pick one out of your TBR list Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli
choosing a book which has been transformed into a movie
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Read a book with a word starting with the letters of WINTER in the titleIn the Winter Dark by Tim Winton
Read an Aussie author's book or books with an Aussie landscape/locale in it
Choose a New Release which will be out somewhere in the 3 month period of Winter
The Warlock by Michael Scott (released later this month) Currently reading.
Pick a friend on your GR list and also select and read a book they have read
Gone by Michael Grant (27 of my 'friends' have read it, quite a few more have it as to-read.)
Curl up beside the fire and grab yourself a book full of suspense or murder!
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
as I can't get my hands on my original choice, I am changing my number 9 to The Blood of Flowers by Anita Amirrezvani
Also have decided on a new release - it will be The Dark Enquiry by Deanna Raybourn
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Sally906 wrote: "as I can't get my hands on my original choice, I am changing my number 9 to The Blood of Flowers by Anita AmirrezvaniFantastic choice. Loved this book, but I do have a passion for anything Persian / Middle Eastern so I am biased. Not great writing but a great fun story.
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I just finished my first book of the Winter challenge, Ann Patchett's State of Wonder. I was so looking forward to this book, the premise of the story was intriguing, but I must say it was a huge let down. Nevertheless I still valued this book and gave it 3 stars. Here's my review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
yay! another two down :D 3/10
Pick a book that has a warm or summery theme on the cover
Graceling* mostly because of the colours!
Pick a book from your Mt.TBR list
Angelology*
Find a YA novel or a picture book to read
The Forest of Hands and Teeth*
BORROW a book from the library/friend or pick one out of your TBR list
King Arthur: Dragon's Child
5/5 really loved this one...thanks to whoever it was on here that recommended it to me :D
choosing a book which has been transformed into a movie
Water for Elephants
Read a book with a word starting with the letters of WINTER in the title
Whitechapel Gods*
Read an Aussie author's book or books with an Aussie landscape/locale in it
King Arthur: Warrior of the West*
Choose a New Release which will be out somewhere in the 3 month period of Winter
Deadline
*5/5 I Love this series...so great if you like zombies (and conspiracy theories) you should read these!
Pick a friend on your GR list and also select and read a book they have read
Ink Exchange*
Curl up beside the fire and grab yourself a book full of suspense or murder!
Bleeding Violet
* 3/5I had a review for it but it is missing...maybe I'll upload another
* books I own :)
Pick a book that has a warm or summery theme on the cover
Graceling* mostly because of the colours!
Pick a book from your Mt.TBR list
Angelology*
Find a YA novel or a picture book to read
The Forest of Hands and Teeth*
BORROW a book from the library/friend or pick one out of your TBR list
choosing a book which has been transformed into a movie
Water for Elephants
Read a book with a word starting with the letters of WINTER in the title
Whitechapel Gods*
Read an Aussie author's book or books with an Aussie landscape/locale in it
King Arthur: Warrior of the West*
Choose a New Release which will be out somewhere in the 3 month period of Winter
Pick a friend on your GR list and also select and read a book they have read
Ink Exchange*
Curl up beside the fire and grab yourself a book full of suspense or murder!
* books I own :)
Melanie wrote: "yay! another two down :D 3/10"Nice work, You're doing well.
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Now Completed 4/10 books from the Winter Challenge1. A Clockwork Orange
3. Evil Genius
4. We Need to Talk About Kevin
8. Carte Blanche
9. Me and Mr. Booker
10. The Long Goodbye
Bonus: Frankenstein
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So I just finished my third book.2. Mistress of Rome - Kate Quinn
There is no way to describe how much I loved this book and now I think I've become obsessed with the genre. Yay.
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Knowledge Lost wrote: Now Completed 4/10 books from the Winter Challenge1. We Need to Talk About Kevin
"We Need to Talk about Kevin:"We Need to Talk About Kevin is a very scary, intense book. I rated it highly, but at the same time hated it and didn't want to finish it. A brilliant book - but one I will never read again. Very affecting.
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1. We Need to Talk About Kevin
"We Need to Talk about Kevin:"We Need to Talk About Kevin is a very scary,..."
Louise, there is a thread about this book if you would like to add anything to it... http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
Still do not have a finalised list yet, but finished the second book in the challenge:The Wee Free Men (Tiffany Aching, #1). Great book, funny, witty and adventurous.
2. YA novel or a picture book: The Wee Free Men - READ.
4. Borrow book from library: Minding Frankie - READ.
2 down, 8 to go (or 9 if I get to the bonus stage).
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The Wee Free Men (Tiffany Aching, #1). Great book, funny, witty and adventurous.
2. YA n..."
Well done Dee-Ann:)
Louise wrote: "We Need to Talk About Kevin is a very scary, intense book. I rated it highly, but at the same time hated it and didn't want to finish it. A brilliant book - but one I will never read again. Very affecting. "Awesome, can't wait to read it
We Need to Talk About Kevin made me feel physically sick near the end. such an amazing book sits with you long after you finish reading.
one of those books you wish you could put down but cant
one of those books you wish you could put down but cant
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Yep, years ago and loved it. The original movie, with Gregory Peck and co. was excellent too. So was the sound track. They used Waltzing Matilda exclusively in lots of variations.
Maybe, Knowledge, you're spoiled by the super-fast pace of modern novels! I like a book I can get into.
Monya (aka Mary)