an adventure in reading: CHALLENGE: Once Upon a Time 6

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

CHALLENGE: Once Upon a Time 6

Carl. at Stainless Steel Droppings, hosts the very popular Once Upon a Time VI challenge, from March 21 til June 19. Read books from the fantasy, fairy tale, folktale or mythology genre.How adorable is that fox? We have a fox living in our suburban neighbourhood, and I love seeing him or her walking around.

Read at least 5 books that fit somewhere within the Once Upon a Time categories. They might all be fantasy, or folklore, or fairy tales, or mythology…or your five books might be a combination from the four genres

Pool of Books

Cherokee Bat and the Goat Guys by Francesca Lia Block (library)
Anasi Boys by Neil Gaiman
The Well of Lost Plots by Jasper Fforde
The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen (library)
The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen (library)
Promises to Keep by Charles de Lint
Enna Burning by Shannon Hale (library)
Green Angel by Alice Hoffman
or, what ever catches my fancy

What I actually read:

1. Green Angel - Alice Hoffman
2. Cherokee Bat and the Goat Guys - Francesca Lia Block
3. The Girl Who Chased the Moon - Sarah Addison Allen
4. The Rose and the Beast - Francesca Lia Block
5. The Peach Keeper - Sarah Addison Allen
6. The Song of Achilles - Madeline Miller
7. The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake - Aimee Bender

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pam · 679 weeks ago

This sounds like a good challenge!! I might use some of your books from your list!

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raidergirl3 91p · 679 weeks ago

cool, read-alongs! Go read at Carl's - his post is a delightful experience and will completely get you in the mood for Once Upon a Time.

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classicvasilly 60p · 679 weeks ago

Anansi Boys have been on my tbr list forever! Your stack looks great. Happy reading!

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raidergirl3 91p · 679 weeks ago

It's been in my house for quite a while too. I was so anxious to read it after American Gods, but then never got to it.

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Carl V. 30p · 679 weeks ago

Love your book pool! I plan on working in some Gaiman re-reads during the challenge, including Neverwhere obviously (since I'm hosting the group read). I may pick up a Sarah Addison Allen book. I've been meaning to read her forever and her book covers are always so lovely.

How cool about the fox! I hope no one bothers it and that you can enjoy its presence for years to come.

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raidergirl3 91p · 679 weeks ago

I saw the Neverwhere read along and am considering a reread; I remember loving it so much.

One day, the fox sat under a tree in our neighbours yard (about 6 feet from our driveway). He just watched as every dog being walked down the street went ballistic at him. He just sat. It turned out he had a sore paw and couldn't have run anyway, but he looked like the king in your picture, watching his realm.

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Carl V. 30p · 679 weeks ago

I hope you can work it in. I think I'm going to do a read and then a viewing of the BBC television series for those who want to do both. I enjoy the series even though it isn't near as good as the book.

What a great story. I'm not sure if I've ever seen a fox in the "wild".

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raidergirl3 91p · 679 weeks ago

We have foxes all over PEI - they will go right up to the tourists' cars at the North Shore looking for snacks.

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Kailana · 679 weeks ago

I love Sarah Addison Allen. I hope you do, too! Green Angel and Enna Burning were good, too. Although I didn't like Enna Burning as much as The Goose Girl, but it was still good. I really must finish that series!

I have to say, Promises to Keep was a huge disappointment to me.

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raidergirl3 91p · 679 weeks ago

I started Green Angel (and should finish it tonight!) and it is just wonderful. And I think I'll head to the library tonight as I can't wait to get started on Sarah Addison Allen.

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gtroxel 21p · 679 weeks ago

I haven't read Promises to Keep yet, but I haven't read a Charles de Lint book that I haven't enjoyed yet.

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raidergirl3 91p · 679 weeks ago

good to hear!

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margreads 71p · 679 weeks ago

Oh, I have a couple of Fforde book sthat I could add to my pool of possible reads. Enjoy!

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raidergirl3 91p · 679 weeks ago

Can't go wrong with Fforde, for sure. I wonder when the new one after Shades of Gray will be out?

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gvngrn 14p · 679 weeks ago

I love Shannon Hale's books and I enjoyed Allen's Garden Spells. So glad you are joining in!

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raidergirl3 91p · 679 weeks ago

I haven't read a Shannon Hale book in a while, so I figured this was a good time.

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deslily 16p · 679 weeks ago

wow, I haven't read any of those..though I have no doubt some will wind up on the wish list after I read reviews!

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raidergirl3 91p · 679 weeks ago

Isn't it amazing how you can read someone else's book list and not even recognize many of the titles? So many books...

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Susan · 679 weeks ago

Yaay for Charles de Lint and Jasper Fforde! I enjoyed Well of Lost Plots very much. I don't think I've read Promises to Keep yet, though. I see you've just read Green Angel, I own it and think I will add it to my ever-growing list! i'm about to do my post shortly.....my pile is now huge....lol

Cool for your foxes being in your neighborhood. We get beavers and skunks, especially skunks, here in the west end of Ottawa. Foxes are out in the suburbs. I like that the picture Carl chose reminds you of yours!

This is such a fun challenge, isn't it?

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