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Location: UK | Once again we are approachingHalloween.Do you have any reading plans for the month and Halloween week.
I think I will do some rereading of early 20th century authors,possibly,Bierce,Blackwood.Lovecraft,Le Fanu,M R James and the like. Short stories will be convenient as I have to spend a lot of my time taking care of my husband.My first read will probably be Alfred Noyes Midnight Express. I am only familiar with his poem The Highwayman,none of his stories. Its interesting just how many authors a hundred years ago tried their hand at weird tales and horror.from E Nesbit to Arthur Conan Doyle,Mark Twain to Arthur Quiller-Couch,H G Wells to Walter de la Mare. | |
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Location: Great Lakes, USA | October Books
The October Country - Ray Bradbury for a group read.
Bag of Bones - Stephen King for the Halloween Challenge
Sheine Lende - Darcie Little Badger
In Ascension - Martin MacInnes - maybe.
Too many heavy nonfiction books last month. I want some lighter fare for this month. I have tons of Star Trek that will fit the bill and I just found Galactic Derelict by Andre Norton on my Kindle. Or, since it is October, some more Stephen King or perhaps something Gothic.
Edited by daxxh 2024-10-01 10:01 AM
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Location: UK | Had a shocking reading month ,read only a handful of short stories,some fluff urban fantasy,and a few books for challenges. I enjoyed a rereadof The Magician's Nphew,my introduction aged 7 to fantasy Wonderful stuff,and Pauline Baynes fantastic illustrations are imptinted on heart and mind. Still an integral part of the book,69 years later.Impressive.
I also enjoyed rereading the first book in Patricia Briggs Mercedes Thompsonseries about a shapedreker and her interaction with vampires,werewolves,and fae. Very enjoyable.
but thats about it. I doubt if I can even finish my Pick N Mix challenge for the first toime in 14 years. Stillm 11 books to read to reach even the lowest level.Sad. | |
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Our reads in October 2024