Peril the First ~ My First R.I.P. Challenge

32 Responses to “Peril the First ~ My First R.I.P. Challenge”

1. Melody Posted: Aug 31st, 2009 at 9:01 pm

   1 I love your list! I’m currently reading Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill. It’s an intense page-turner! Reply to this comment.

2. Red Headed Book Child Posted: Aug 31st, 2009 at 9:11 pm

   2 I think I may have to jump in as well. I have read Her Fearful Symmetry and own The Woman in White. Hmmm? What to read… Fall spooky reads are my favorite. Reply to this comment.

3. rhapsodyinbooks Posted: Aug 31st, 2009 at 9:13 pm

   3 I totally relate about Pet Semetary. I read In Cold Blood while babysitting too! Reply to this comment.

4. Kathy Posted: Aug 31st, 2009 at 9:22 pm

   4 I’m beginning to think I’m the only one who’s not participating in this. Reply to this comment.

5. Jennifer Posted: Aug 31st, 2009 at 9:27 pm

   5 Author Comment Melody, it sounds like Joe Hill is a chip off the ol’ block! Red, do it! The Woman in White is really supposed to be incredible! Rhapsody, I have In Cold Blood, too. I bought it after reading Capote In Kansas. I’ll have to keep that one in mind just in case. Kathy, last year I was the only one. LOL! You can always be a cheerleader (you are anyway!) for the rest of us if you don’t feel up to it. Reply to this comment.

6. Maree Posted: Aug 31st, 2009 at 9:46 pm

   6 I’ve joined too, but I’m refusing to make a list. I’m either going to re-read The Stand, or go with whatever falls into my hands. I’m halfway through Her Fearful Symmetry as well, and I agree – it’s fantastic. Enjoy! Reply to this comment.

7. Marg Posted: Aug 31st, 2009 at 9:52 pm

   7 I am glad you are joining in on this challenge. I have Her Fearful Symmetry on my list and one of these days I want to try Liss and also to read The Historian. Reply to this comment.

8. christine Posted: Aug 31st, 2009 at 9:55 pm

   8 Yes, this should prove to be fun!!! Reply to this comment.

9. Just Mom Posted: Aug 31st, 2009 at 10:42 pm

   9 I’ve been thinking about this one too! I’m planning to read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and thought that might fit in. Also, although I was too late for Dog Days, I read a dog book – Anyone But You – with a basset/beagle as the dog star. I didn’t even get The Art of Racing in the Rain cracked before the week ended – so much to do these days! Reply to this comment.

10. Carl V. Posted: Aug 31st, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    10 I’m thrilled that the banner image was part of what drew you to the challenge. I thought it turned out so well and am grateful to Jennifer Gordon for letting me play with one of her images. It is great to have you aboard this year. I am about a quarter of the way through Her Fearful Symmetry and am really enjoying it. I too am hoping to read The Historian and do need to read Woman in White at some point. Your list of books is fantastic. Reply to this comment.

11. softdrink Posted: Aug 31st, 2009 at 11:35 pm

    11 Woo-hoo! Can you believe the number of people signed up for this challenge? I loved The Historian…there’s a bit of European travel mixed in, and I really enjoyed those parts. Reply to this comment.

12. Amy @ My Friend Amy Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 at 12:32 am

    12 I was drawn to the buttons as well they are absolutely gorgeous!!! love the cover of the Ruins and look forward to your announcement! Reply to this comment.

13. Violet Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 at 2:01 am

    13 Wow…lovely books, especially Ruined. I’m planning to read Girl with… too. Reply to this comment.

14. Sandy Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 at 5:58 am

    14 OMG, you read Pet Semetary then walked home at midnight? No! That is freaking me out just thinking about it!!!!! That is a nice looking list. I absolutely LOVED The Historian. It is long, but just sucks you right in and won’t let go. I just love this challenge. I didn’t stand a chance at denying myself the pleasure. Reply to this comment.

15. Nicky Weaver Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 at 7:15 am

    15 Hi, fabulous list if books. You will really enjoy The Historian – this is definately top of my list of the spookiest books I have ever read. I have not joined this challenge before & plan to start with The Meaning of Night by Micheal Cox & The Cup of Ghosts by Paul Doherty, & I want to try “Ruined” if I can get hold of a copy from my library. Nicky Reply to this comment.

16. Rebecca Reid Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 at 7:35 am

    16 Yeay! Have fun. I just listened to Woman in White. I really enjoyed it. It is suspenseful so I found myself seeking the chance to listen to more! Reply to this comment.

17. Amanda Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 at 7:52 am

    17 What a wonderful reading list! I can’t wait to read some of these reviews, since most of them are in my TBR pile Amanda Reply to this comment.

18. Tam Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 at 10:54 am

    18 Welcome to the challenge. This is my first time in it too. Great list you have to pull from. I hope you enjoy The Girl Who Played with Fire. I also have The Historian on my list too. Here is my first post and pool of books. Happy Reading! Reply to this comment.

19. Stephanie Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 at 12:00 pm

    19 You’ve convinced me to join this challenge! I’ve been meaning to read The Woman in White for years. Now it’s time to pore over my book collection and see what other books would be fitting for this challenge. Reply to this comment.

20. Ti Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 at 12:12 pm

    20 Yay! I am doing this one too. I think I will read: The Litte Stranger The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo The Strain (I think that’s that it’s called) Not sure yet. Reply to this comment.

21. Jennifer Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    21 Author Comment Maree, I’ve never read The Stand before, but I think that’s my husband’s favorite of all favorite Stephen King books. It’s so huge and I’m not sure if my heart could survive that much suspense. LOL! Marg, You were one of the first of my blogging buddies I ever noticed participating in Carl’s challenge. You’re an old timer and I bow before you. I’m hoping that I get to both Liss and Historian before it’s all said and done! Christine, I know you’re right and after receiving an email from Carl about prizes and contests, I am even more excited! Just Mom, the cover of P&P&Z is too much for me. I wish you luck in that. I’m afraid of the nightmares. LOL! No worries about Dog Days of Summer! There will always be next year. I’ll keep Anyone But You in mind for next year. The beagle would have been perfect with the button! Carl V, the image is just wonderful and I’m glad that she let you use it, too. Thanks so much for hosting this event. I don’t know how you’ll do it. After just one theme week I was exhausted. Sure, it didn’t help that it was also the first week of school, but still… Thank you, thank you! Softdrink, I was flabbergasted at the number of participants! It’s nuts! I don’t know how Carl’s going to do it! Amy and Violet, Ruined is right up your alleys and I’m really excited for next Tuesday, when it will all be revealed… Sandy, I’m so glad that you feel my Pet Semetary pain. LOL! Thankfully I lived in a suburban neighborhood. It would have been even than much worse in a country setting. We’re going to have a lot of fun! Nicky, thanks so much! I’m excited about my list, too. So many people love The Historian. What has taken me so long??? I hope you have fun with this challenge, too. Rebecca, I’m so glad that you loved The Woman in White. Have you read any of Ann Radcliff’s novels? She’s supposed to be really good, too. Reply to this comment.

22. Jennifer Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 at 6:17 pm

    22 Author Comment Amanda, thank you so much for stopping by! I hope these are outstanding, which will make the reviews easy to write. Tam, I’m so glad we’ll be celebrating our virgin R.I.P. tour together. LOL! I’ll be stopping by your site later tonight. Stephanie ~ YEA! Welcome aboard! What took us so long with TWIW, huh??? Ti, you’re going to LOVE The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo! Reply to this comment.

23. Jenn's Bookshelves Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 at 6:29 pm

    23 So glad to hear you are joining this challenge! I LOVE the cover of Ruined. It’s gorgeous. I’ll have to track down a copy! Reply to this comment.

24. Oh Posted: Sep 1st, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    24 You’ve chosen some excellent books here…wait a minute while I grab my official take-to-the-bookstore-list cuz I want to remember some of these. Wondering how Niffenberger’s new book is – does it measure up? And like you, Wilkie Collins has been on my shelf…for ages! Perhaps it’s time??? Reply to this comment.

25. Beth F Posted: Sep 2nd, 2009 at 8:53 am

    25 Awesome list of books to choose from. Glad you decided to join in. Reply to this comment.

26. S. Krishna Posted: Sep 2nd, 2009 at 10:25 am

    26 I joined this one as well and already have started reading The Moonstone for it. I’m really excited! Reply to this comment.

27. bookworm Posted: Sep 3rd, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    27 Great picks! Have fun Ruined looks very good! Reply to this comment.

28. Bluestocking Posted: Sep 4th, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    28 The Mysteries of Udolpho and The Woman in White are good reads. R.I.P. IV Reply to this comment.

29. pingback: Posted: Sep 8th, 2009 at 8:10 am

    29 Win a Copy of Ruined by Paula Morris | literatehousewife.com [...] There is something about fall that makes it feel like the perfect time of the year to read a ghost story.  Sure, there is Halloween, but almost as soon as September arrives I’m ready for all things spooky.  As if to affirm my feelings, Carl runs the R.I.P. Challenge through September and October.   So, when Dina from Big Honcho Media contacted me about Ruined by Paula Morris, I knew it would make for a great read for R.I.P. [...] Reply to this comment.

30. Veens Posted: Sep 9th, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    30 I joined this one and am thinking of reading 2 books alone! Your book selections are great. I have already read the 2 books in the Millennium series – I love them! Great selection! Reply to this comment.

31. Matt Posted: Sep 25th, 2009 at 3:51 pm

    31 Sounds like a fun challenge, and I want to thank you for mentioning Her Fearful Symmetry My name is Matt from Regal Literary, Audrey’s literary agency. Readers of this blog might be interested in knowing that Regal is giving away ten advanced reader’s copies and three first edition hardcovers of the new Audrey Niffenegger book, Her Fearful Symmetry, on October 1st in a lottery to anyone who joins the facebook page as a fan and sends an e-mail to hfs@regal-literary.com. Good luck! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Her-Fearful-Symmetry/68080996784 Reply to this comment.

32. pingback: Posted: Jan 16th, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    32 2009 ~ A Year in Review : literatehousewife.com [...] Completed: R.I.P. IV, Peril the First, War Through the [...] Reply to this comment.