an adventure in reading: CHALLENGE: RIP V

Sunday, September 5, 2010

CHALLENGE: RIP V

Hosted by Carl at Stainless Steel Droppings
runs now until October 31, 2010

All my favorite types of books:
Mystery.
Suspense.
Thriller.
Dark Fantasy.
Gothic.
Horror.
Supernatural.

Peril the First - read 4 books

Pool of possible reads:
Broken Shore by Peter Temple
Room by Emma Donaghue
The Darkest Room by Johan Theorin
The Murder Stone by Louise Penny
Thirteen Hours by Deon Myer
Fear the Worst by Linwood Barclay
Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
The Black Echo by Michael Connolly
Angelology by Danielle Trussoni
20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill

Any you think I really need to read?

The ones I read:

Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins 09/06
Darkly Dreaming Dexter - Jeff Lindsay 09/10
Room - Emma Donoghue 10/02
The Darkest Room - Johan Theorin 10/13
Fear the Worst - Linwood Barclay 10/16
The Murder Stone - Louise Penny 10/23
Thirteen Hours - Deon Meyer 10/30

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reviewsbylola 37p · 759 weeks ago

I really want to read Room. You have a great list to choose from.

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raidergirl3 91p · 759 weeks ago

I don't know if I'll get Room in time, but I hope so. The library has it on order, and I'm first to get it.
I've been wanting to read so many of these books and I own a bunch of them.

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Carl V. · 759 weeks ago

Love seeing Colleen Gleason's books on people's lists. It was such an unexpected pleasure to experience those books and I love it when other people are experiencing this series. Thanks for joining in this year, I hope you have a wonderful time.

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raidergirl3 91p · 759 weeks ago

thanks for hosting again Carl. I've had Colleen's book to read for quite a while, maybe this time?

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Joanna · 759 weeks ago

I can't believe I forgot to include Room and Mockingjay in my list, I need to add them! This is such a great challenge, who can resist eh? :-)

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raidergirl3 91p · 759 weeks ago

I thought I was pretty late getting to Mockingjay and I've avoided all reviews online. I'm rushing rthrough it because my son is waiting for me to finish. It's definitely RIP material.
I love this challenge!

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jennysbooks 89p · 759 weeks ago

I have heard of so few of the books on your list! I'm ashamed of myself (but looking forward to your reviews).

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raidergirl3 91p · 759 weeks ago

My list has a number of mysteries, and you are not a reader who likes suspense, right? These are the types of books you'd want to read the end first. Good luck on your month of reading in order, but this challenge will really challenge you that way.

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gautami tripathy · 759 weeks ago

Wonderful choices. A few of these are in my wish list!

Happy reading!

Do check out the books I already read for RIP V. Also you will find my tentative read list.

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raidergirl3 91p · 759 weeks ago

I forgot about The Girl Who Played With Fire, but I probably won't get to it this month.

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GeraniumCat · 759 weeks ago

Ooh, I forgot, I was going to order Room from the library - thanks for the reminder! I have to admit that I found The Darkest Room just too brooding (I'm such a coward) and I only just got through it. I don't really do horror, and this was just too close to the borderline for me. Hope you enjoy it, though!

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raidergirl3 91p · 759 weeks ago

Ooh, now I really want to get The Darkest Room. I've heard great things about Room, but it sounds very intense.

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classicvasilly 60p · 759 weeks ago

I'm seeing Room, Mockingjay, and 20th Century Ghosts on a lot of lists. Maybe I should add them to mine. Happy reading!

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raidergirl3 91p · 759 weeks ago

I was surprised how many times I was 20th Century Ghosts on lists. And now Room has been shortlisted for the Booker. I'm really looking forward to Room. thanks!

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Literary Feline · 759 weeks ago

I hadn't thought of including Suzanne Collins' books in the challenge. Now there's a good idea! I have the last two books in the trilogy to read and I was planning to start Catching Fire tomorrow.

You've got several great titles there. Good luck with the challenge!

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raidergirl3 91p · 759 weeks ago

Oh, I think Catching Fire and Mockingjay are definitely RIP material - in the thrilling or horror category. Remember the Mutts in the first book? *shudder*
have fun with the creepy and mysterious books you've chosen