Thanks to one of Dana Huff’s blog posts via my Google Reader and her comments via Twitter and Facebook, I learned about Mr. Carl’s (at Stainless Steel Droppings) fourth annual R.I.P. Challenge (aka R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril Challenge), which consists of various levels of competition, depending upon the amount of time one can commit to this read-along.
Below are two bloggers committing to the challenge; also listed within these posts are their chosen R.I.P literature.
- Much Madness is Divine ~ one of English teacher Dana Huff’s blogs
- Stephanie’s Written Word
Interestingly, the creative source for this challenge was Charlie Brown. Yes, the Charlie Brown from Peanuts. Remember…(it’s okay if you don’t remember…I didn’t!) Charlie Brown began his stories with “It was a dark and stormy night…”
I like a good challenge. Here are the four novels I am contemplating reading for this challenge, which runs from September 1-October 31:
- The Poe Shadow by Matthew Pearl
- The Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (Is this a stretch to include this novel in this challenge?)
- The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
- Hunted by P.C. Cast and Kristen Cast
My whole Pre-AP English 10 class could enter this challenge as they will be reading H.G. Well’s The Time Machine or The Invisible Man…interesting!
I may change this list once I peruse my book shelves for more titles, but, as for now, let the cool nights arrive with opened windows that let in the sounds that provide the backdrop for such eerie, suspenseful works of scary literary art!
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I don’t think Outlander is a stretch. It’s time-travel, so there’s a paranormal element. Plus, there’s some other sort of related creepiness, but I won’t give it away. And beside, you MUST READ IT. It’s AWESOME!
I love Matthew Pearl’s books, and the Diane Setterfield is one of my favorite ever.
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Tammy Gillmore Reply:
August 29th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Great!
I have actually had five of The Outlander on my shelf to read for some time. Lisa Huff is reading the series now and can hardly put them down…sounds like I will be hooked once I start them!
I appreciate the comments…think I will stick with this list!
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my vote goes for The Thirteenth Tale! (excellent book!)
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Tammy Gillmore Reply:
August 30th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Thanks! I look forward to reading it.
In my “digital travels,” I have read many positive comments about The Thirteenth Tale.
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I’m so glad you have decided to join this challenge. Carl is a great challenge host and RIP is LOTS of fun!
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Tammy Gillmore Reply:
August 30th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Thanks for your post…always know when a good thing is happening…lots are talking about it!
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So wonderful to have you join in the challenge this year. Yes, Snoopy’s literary efforts were certainly part of the early inspiration that has gothic literature so ingrained in the change of seasons from summer to autumn for me. I just love to indulge in that kind of reading as the weather turns cool.
I too would recommend Thirteenth Tale, it is a wonderful read.
Thank you so much for taking part, I really do appreciate it.
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Going to take that Snoopy quote into the classroom with me. Used to follow that cartoon…had forgotten about Snoopy’s introduction.
Think I will start with The Thirteenth Tale…sounds like a must-read!
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