Well, finally, a list! I decided on all my books today. Here's my list:
1. A book with a color in its title.
Kitty and the Silver Bullet by Carrie Vaughn. Third in the Kitty series, which I adore. Werewolves, vampires, and a late night radio show add up to a wonderful story.
2. A book with an animal in its title.
The Cat Who Went Up the Creek by Lilian Jackson Braun. This series is extensive and seems to be wildly popular. I decided this challenge was ready made for me to give it a try.
3. A book with a first name in its title.
Harriet The Spy by Louise Fitzhugh. I saw the movie quite awhile back and really enjoyed it. Time to read the book.
4. A book with a place in its title.
Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. This one actually overlaps with two other challenges - The Pulitzer Project and the Book Awards Challenge.
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5. A book with a weather event in its title.
An Ice Cold Grave by Charlaine Harris. This is the third in the series about a woman who can located dead bodies and tell how they died. I've enjoyed the first two and am looking forward to this one.
6. A book with a plant in its title.
A Rose from the Dead by Kate Collins. I'm not sure about this one because it's a blind selection. It sounds good, however, so I'm looking forward to it.
So, that's it. First up is Kitty and the Silver Bullet because I am in dire need of an easy, enjoyable read after finishing up The Book Thief. My review on that will take a few days because I really need to let it set for a bit.
1.08.2008
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I haven't heard of a single book on your list! So it'll be fun following your reviews :)
If you like paranormal (werewolves and vampires) stories, I can recommend the Kitty series. She's a reluctant werewolf and the stories are well written and enjoyable.
The Cat Who... series has something like 26 titles in it so I'm surprised that you haven't heard of them. The first, I believe, is The Cat Who Could Read Backwards but my local bookstore didn't have it in stock and I'm about to give up on our sad little library, so I went with what I had at hand.
The others will be interesting. I hope.
cjh
Looks like a great list! I've really been wanting to try that Charlaine Harris series. I'm guessing you enjoy them, since you're on your third.
And because you actually said you did.
Sounds like an interesting challenge! I'd like to sign up just so I could make the list.
I can't wait to hear what you thought of The Book Thief. I really liked one of his other books, The Messenger, and I've heard tBT is a hard read (emotionally), but excellent.
The Cat Who books are quite quick and enjoyable. I tend to read them when I travel and leave them behind for the next person in the hotel room. I'll be curious to read your review of Gilead. Everyone, but me, seems to love it! I just got The Book Thief in the mail today. I'm a little hesitant to start it, I'll look for your review.
Debi -
I'm a big Charlaine Harris fan, for both her Grave series and her Sookie Stackhouse, Southern Vampire series. She has that balance between creepy/scary and funny moments that make her books enjoyable to read. And yes, I do like them. ;)
Poodlerat -
That was a huge part of what drew me to it - making the list itself. Annie did an amazing job putting it together. And she's the other reason. I'm not often impressed by a 10 year old, but I am by her.
As for The Book Thief... It is, hands down, one of the best books I've ever read. When I said I had to let it set, it's because I was so completely blown away that anything I tried to say right now would be little more than babbling. It was very hard to read, emotionally but I am so very glad I did!
Bookgal -
Thanks for the info on The Cat Who series. Sounds like a good pick on my part. You've got me curious about Gilead, now, so that may be next on my list. The Book Thief is an emotionally draining book but, I believe, it's one you will be glad you read. Truly. My review is coming. Once I feel I can do it justice, that is.
cjh
I'm not surprised to hear that tBT was emotionally draining but an amazing read. Markus Zusak made me tear up with a fairly lighthearted book about a 20-year-old Australian cabdriver, so I had a feeling that his take on the Holocaust would be difficult as well as rewarding.
Oh, and I snagged a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird over Christmas, so it's moved up by TBR list as well. You were one of the many people who had nothing but rave reviews, so I'm looking forward to starting it soon.
Poodlerat -
I can honestly say that tBT is one of the few books that's made me cry. Not tear up, but out-right cry. I absolutely loved every heartbreaking minute of it.
TKAMB is an amazing story. I've yet to come across anyone who hasn't liked it. It's a classic coming of age story but somehow it's much more than that. I hope you enjoy it.
cjh
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