Dare to Dream discussion

Danell wrote: "I haven't read "Locke & Key", on the tbr list. Read "NOS4A2" "Heart Shaped Box", "Horns" "Full Throttle" "Twittering from the circus of the dead". Enjoyed them all! "Nos4a2" was good, but upset ..."

I haven't read Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft but I hope to at some point this year.
I've never read a graphic novel before so I'm not sure I'm going to like that format (i'm also worried the print is going to be really small and hard to read-I swear I'm blind as a bat lol) but I want to give it a try.

still trying to decide if i want to read -will let you know if i read it.

Also trying to decide whether or not to read - i really want to see the movie-can't believe that's harry potter in the lead role lol

I also have on my tbr- I think I added it after Christine read it for one of the challenges.

basically i read one of his books a while ago and have been meaning to read him again. Maybe when i pick up his dad's new book later this year i'll get one of his too :D

Danell wrote: "I haven't read "Locke & Key", on the tbr list. Read "NOS4A2" "Heart Shaped Box", "Horns" "Full Throttle" "Twittering from the circus of the dead". Enjoyed them all! "Nos4a2" was good, but upset ..."

I have only read Heart Shaped Box. I would like to read more

I agree with you on the format of graphic novels. Never read one and not sure if I would enjoy it. Hopefully my library would have a copy or be able to obtain a copy for me. Spending hard earned money on a format I am not sure about does not sit well with me.

Curious about what you think about his work when you get to read Hill!

Stephen King has a new book out June 2. "Finders Keepers"! Woo Hoo!

Danell wrote: "I agree with you on the format of graphic novels. Never read one and not sure if I would enjoy it. Hopefully my library would have a copy or be able to obtain a copy for me. Spending hard earned..."

can't wait to read finder's keepers-i loved

I am currently reading Impulse by Ellen Hopkins. The subject matter is such that I have to keep taking a break from the book. The story of three teens in a mental institution.

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I am currently reading Impulse by Ellen Hopkins. The subject matter is such that I have to keep taking a break from the book. The story of three teens in a mental institution.
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I loved that book but her stories definitely will get to you. I really liked the characters.

The only two others I read, went together and I was able to relate to for several reasons. They were set in Nevada and dealt with Mormonism. They talked about the nuclear testing and how it affected people. My grandpa died as result of bone cancer caused by this testing. There is a high rate of cancer in Southern Utah where I grew up, and many believe it is because of the harmful effects of the testing carried by the wind from Nevada to Southern Utah. I highly recommend her two books Burned and Smoke.

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "The only two others I read, went together and I was able to relate to for several reasons. They were set in Nevada and dealt with Mormonism. They talked about the nuclear testing and how it affecte..."

I want to finish the crank trilogy and then I'm going to read burned & smoke.

Very sorry about your grandfather.

Rachel wrote: "Very sorry about your grandfather."
He died before I was born. I never met him. I only know him through stories and pictures.


Rachel wrote: "I want to finish the crank trilogy and then I'm going to read burned & smoke."

I don't think I'm going to continue with the sequel to Impulse, but I would like to try more Ellen Hopkins because 1) I am impressed with the unique poetry/novel writing style and 2) I enjoyed Burned & Smoke so much. Which do you recommend?

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Very sorry about your grandfather."
He died before I was born. I never met him. I only know him through stories and pictures.


Rachel wrote: "I want to finish the crank trilogy and..."

I've only read 3 of her books
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I really liked crank-I think it's her first book. It's inspired by Hopkin's daughter's struggle with meth addiction. I normally don't like poetry but I love her writing.

just had to share that netflix has added third rock from the sun to its list of tv shows- i know it's not for everyone but i used to love that crazy show-already watched the first episode :D

I'm adding for #6 challenge.
A fellow coworker put this in my locker lol

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Jenn wrote: "For task #5 I chose "

Erotic Tales of the Vampire?"

I know, I know I just sometimes grab books at book fairs without seeing what they are about, that will teach me lmao

Jenn wrote: "I'm adding for #6 challenge.
A fellow coworker put this in my locker lol"

Thanks for the update, Jenn :D

finished The Girl on the Train - set in England

Rachel wrote: "finished The Girl on the Train- set in England"

What did you think of it? A lot of people like it.

Christine wrote: "Rachel wrote: "finished The Girl on the Train- set in England"

What did you think of it? A lot of people like it."

I really liked it-if you like psychological thrillers I would recommend it.

I didn't like the characters but I did like reading about them-no heroes/heroines in this story-they are all hot messes lol

I do like psychological thrillers. I hope to get to it soon.

The Casual Vacancy was like that, full of unlikable characters but the writing was so good, you had to finish it.

Hope you like it, Christine! Look forward to hearing what you think of it.

I just finished

It spells out N-E-R-D in the title. It was an awesome book.

Finished listening to The Silver Linings Playbook which works for #2 in the challenge. Been listening to audio books and am glad that they count.

Christine wrote: "I just finished

It spells out N-E-R-D in the title. It was an awesome book."

Thanks for the update, Christine!:D
Glad to hear you liked this-keep going back and forth about whether to read it-hope to give it a try sometime this year.

Danell wrote: "Finished listening to The Silver Linings Playbook which works for #2 in the challenge. Been listening to audio books and am glad that they count."

Thanks for the update, Danell!:)

I really liked that book and Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock-want to get his new book when it's released later this year Love May Fail

I've been meaning to listen to more audiobooks-glad you're enjoying them!

Tried to listen to "Pride and Prejudice" yesterday and failed. Tried reading that book and also failed. It just doesn't pull me in. Since I have been working 10, sometimes more hours a day audio books are great way to pass the time, especially when driving.

Will have to check and see if the library can get or has "Red Rising" in audio, it is on my tbr list. Will also have to look into "Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock". Requested "What the Night Knows", "Strangers", and "Watchers" by Koontz all on audio. Grateful that we are allowed to check out 10 audio books on library card, stocked up since next week is Easter and will not have time to go to the library during the week.

Danell wrote: "Tried to listen to "Pride and Prejudice" yesterday and failed. Tried reading that book and also failed. It just doesn't pull me in. Since I have been working 10, sometimes more hours a day audio..."

I've never read Pride and Prejudice or anything by Jane Austen- i know I need to give her books a try but have a feeling they're going to bore me to tears-Have you read any of her other books?

I really need to re-read -it's been so long that I've forgotten most of it but I do remember loving the characters.

I have never read anything by Jane Austen. Some people seem to love her, not sure if it was the book or not, perhaps I should try other of her works, some other time.

When I turned off the audio book a one direction song was on the radio, I screamed oh heck no and quickly switched radio stations. Between the English accents in the book and the lack of a hold it had on me, then to going to One Direction, my loud outburst was the release I needed!!

Watchers is one of my favorite Koontz books. Read it two times. It is far fetched, sorry for the pun, but the simplicity of the story is what I truly adore. And it would be awesome to come into contact with a golden retriever like that!

Danell wrote: "I have never read anything by Jane Austen. Some people seem to love her, not sure if it was the book or not, perhaps I should try other of her works, some other time.

When I turned off the audi..."

one direction can have that effect lol

One Direction - the wrong direction :-)

I've read Pride and Prejudice at least twice. I love it. It's one of my favorite books. I also love all the film versions of the book.

Speaking of re-reads, I just finished Dragonfly in Amber

This series is on my all time favorites list. My goal is to re-read the series this year.

Since I haven't knowingly heard a One Direction song, I can't make a judgement one way or another. I've been listening to a lot of Trampled by Turtles and Death Cab for Cutie lately.

I Love Death Cab for Cutie :-) I hear there is a new album coming soon.

Christine wrote: "I've read Pride and Prejudice at least twice. I love it. It's one of my favorite books. I also love all the film versions of the book.

Speaking of re-reads, I just finished [book:Dragonfly in..."

Thanks for the update, Christine!:D

Are you watching the outlander tv show? I've heard it's good-need to give the books a try one of these days!

Rachel wrote: "Are you watching the outlander tv show? I've heard it's good-need to give the books a try one of these days! ..."

Yes, I am. That is what sparked the idea to re-read the series. I think they are doing an excellent job of adapting it to the TV screen.

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I Love Death Cab for Cutie :-) I hear there is a new album coming soon."

I heard a couple of the songs from the new album and they are good. I especially like "Black Sun"

Death Cab for Cutie is good! With One Direction I need to remember that every generation has their boy band, or so it seems. Mine was New Kids on the Block. I had cassettes and posters, even saw them in concert. Did I just age myself or what?!

Hoping to finish "The Kite Runner" this weekend for part of the challenge.

Happy Easter! Happy Spring! Happy allergy season!
Happy reading!!

Danell wrote: "Death Cab for Cutie is good! With One Direction I need to remember that every generation has their boy band, or so it seems. Mine was New Kids on the Block. I had cassettes and posters, even saw..."

I liked Donnie from new kids on the block lol

Hope you like The Kite Runner-it's one of my favorites but it rips your heart out.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE! :D

Danell wrote: "Death Cab for Cutie is good! With One Direction I need to remember that every generation has their boy band, or so it seems. Mine was New Kids on the Block. I had cassettes and posters, even saw..."

I remember New Kids on the Block, so you must still be very young :-)

The Jackson 5 was my idea of a boy band so I must be really old, lol.

I finished Gerald's Game I am going to put it as having a character with a mental illness.

Did you like Gerald's Game? I haven't read it.

Christine wrote: "The Jackson 5 was my idea of a boy band so I must be really old, lol.

I finished Gerald's Game I am going to put it as having a character with a mental illness."

Thanks for the update, Christine!

I was obsessed with Michael Jackson when the thriller album came out-love listening to the Jackson 5 too :)

I haven't read Gerald's Game in years, need to revisit that one.

Michael Jackson was great!

Finished . Great book.

The audio of "Watchers" is on hold for me at the library, hoping I can pick it up in the next few days. Having a key to the library would be a dream come true! Until then I am a poor working soul at the mercy of library hours.

Whatever you celebrate, hope you had a safe and joyous holiday!

Danell wrote: "I haven't read Gerald's Game in years, need to revisit that one.

Michael Jackson was great!

Finished . Great book.

The audio of "Watchers" is on hold for ..."

Thank you Danell!

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday :D

So you recommend Kite Runner? Maybe I should read it sometime.

The Kite Runner is amazing Dustin-hope you give it a chance

I always tend to get nervous when I recommend books, what if this person doesn't like it and they wasted a large amount of time on reading it, but I would recommend it. Overall, to me anyway, a powerful read. A well written story!

If you read it Dustin let me know what you think.

Started listening to which I am going to count for a favorite book. Glad we don't have to read our all time favorite, not sure which book that would be. I have too many!!

Thanks for the update, Danell :)

Thanks for the recommendation you two :-) I will surely consider it and keep you posted.

Finished , which works for #7. Great book!

Danell wrote: "Finished , which works for #7. Great book!"

Thanks for the update, Danell :D

finished Ghost Boy: The Miraculous Escape of a Misdiagnosed Boy Trapped Inside His Own Body for task 6.

listened to the audiobook-thought it was an amazing story.

Danell wrote: "Finished , which works for #7. Great book!"

I am currently reading Watchers :-)