Dare to Dream discussion

I liked the film adaptation. The film left out much of Eileen's personal hygiene habits, which didn't seem needed for the story.

I am planning on Moonstone as well.

My favorite task is always the introduction to new authors. Connie Willis is my favorite so far this season. I'm planning to read a few more of her books soon.

Jasper Fforde might be too silly for me. I'll try a couple of his books though.

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I liked the film adaptation. The film left out much of Eileen's personal hygiene habits, which didn't seem needed for the story."

I’ve got to check the film out. I’m glad they left that part out of the movie.

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I am planning on Moonstone as well.

My favorite task is always the introduction to new authors. Connie Willis is my favorite so far this season. I'm planning to read a few more of her books soon...."

I want to try reading Connie Willis also. I might wait until next season as one of her books that I’m interested in will work for spring.

I’m listening to the audiobook narrated by the moonstone cast. I’m not sure if that one is available on cd but recommend it if it is.

I listened to a dramatized 3 disc production of The Woman in White, which was interesting. Didn't realize it was a dramatization, was listed as an audiibook in the library catalog. Now I'm waiting for a 20 disc unabridged audiobook of The Woman in White also through the library.
Will pick up Moonstone from the library this weekend and see what version I get.

I read Jaqueline in Paris which works for L-E-A-P and also How Lucky, which works for an authors recommendation.

Thanks for the updates! :D

I listened to Things we lost in the fire by Mariana Enriquez. First time author for me, may have to read other of her works.

Danell wrote: "I listened to Things we lost in the fire by Mariana Enriquez. First time author for me, may have to read other of her works."

Thanks for the update, Danell! :D

January film recommendations:

All of Us Strangers - transcendent fever dreamscape, a testament to the power of love and memory. Music plays a very strong role in the film, there are two songs featured in All of Us Strangers that I intend to download. I've watched the film twice so far.

American Fiction - social satire featuring fictional authors and books. Based on the 2001 novel Erasure by Percival Everett. I've watched the film four times so far. Nominated for Academy Awards Best Picture.

Zone of Interest - Auschwitz setting. From the opening title, the film immediately demands attention. A disturbing window into the past. Most movie goers feel uneasy as they watch the film and leave the theater with a somber demeaner. Loosely based on the 2014 novel by Martin Amis. Nominated for Academy Awards Best Picture.

Night Swim - Swimming Pool Horror. Reminded me of reading The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon. Loved the music, mythology and watching Kerry Condon. I watched the film twice while it was showing at my movie theater.

I read another character study (beside Eileen). Child of God by Cormac McCarthy. The main character, Lester Ballard is overall a horrible person. There are some beautiful passages describing the nature setting, but otherwise, I did not like the book. This was my fourth Cormac McCarthy novel, and the first I have not enjoyed. I'll be donating my copy to my neighborhood Little Free Library. Maybe someone will appreciate the book more than I did. Would not recommend.

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "January film recommendations:

All of Us Strangers - transcendent fever dreamscape, a testament to the power of love and memory. Music plays a very strong role in the film, there are two songs feat..."

Thank you for the recommendations! :D

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I read another character study (beside Eileen). Child of God by Cormac McCarthy. The main character, Lester Ballard is overall a horrible person. There are some beautiful passages describing the na..."

Thanks for the update, Dustin! :)
Hope your next book is more enjoyable.

I'm finishing up Council of Dolls. I will probably rate the book 4 stars.

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I'm finishing up Council of Dolls. I will probably rate the book 4 stars.
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Thanks for the update, Dustin! :D

I read two more books that work for L-E-A-P. The Little Paris Bookshop and The Spectacular.

A classic character study I enjoyed immensely:
Where the Red Fern Grows

A film I enjoyed recently:
The Promised Land (Danish with English Subtitles).
An authentic 18th century period piece set in Denmark.
Starring Mads Mikkelsen

Finished another L-E-A-P title/subtitle book:
One Drum: Stories and Ceremonies for a Planet

Thanks for all the updates! :D

I finished The Beekeeper of Aleppo which works for
L-E-A-P

Danell wrote: "I finished The Beekeeper of Aleppo which works for
L-E-A-P"

Thanks for the update, Danell! :D

I finished The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins. I really enjoyed the recorded books audiobook which featured a full cast. Entertaining multi perspective mystery from way back in the day.

Hey everyone

I know it’s late in the month but hope you will all check in and let the group know how you’re doing.

Hope all is well with all of you.

Hello 👋🏼☺️

Here’s my final challenge update for this quarter :

❌1) I’ll have to pass on this. Wanted to read The Woman in White but struggled and DNF

✅2) strangers coming together: Legends & Lattes (3⭐️)

✅3)A book in which romance takes a twisted turn: The Killer in the Snow by Alex Pine (4.5⭐️)

✅4) A book set during the holidays : The Christmas Postcards - Karen Swan (4⭐️)

✅5) L-E-A-P: Harry Potter and the cursed child (5⭐️)

(✅) 6) The Women - Kristin Hannah - postponed to March due to a buddy read in March but only slight delay then :-)

✅7)Blurbed by an author I like: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow - recommended by Celeste Ng (I loved it) - absolute highlight and probably my book of the year… loved loved loved it (5+⭐️)


Looking forward to the new prompts 🤩❤️

Franzi wrote: "Hello 👋🏼☺️

Here’s my final challenge update for this quarter :

❌1) I’ll have to pass on this. Wanted to read The Woman in White but struggled and DNF

✅2) strangers coming together: Legends & Lat..."

Thanks for the update, Franzi! :D

I’m reading The Women now and really enjoying it so far. It’s great on audio. Look forward to hearing what you think of it.

The Spring Challenge will be posted soon. :)

I won't be able to finish all the reading I had planned by end of the month. I still might read the books like Moonstone, Woman in White, Connie Willis, Jasper Fforde at a later date. Maybe some of them will even work for another seasonal challenge.
My mp3 player that I've been using for audiobooks the past two and a half years broke last week. I have a new one that I'm learning to use and transfer some books onto it. I was planning to catch up on my books this week. Yesterday, my computer keyboard gave out. I prefer to review books on my computer rather than the goodreads app. I should have a new keyboard by this weekend and plan to catch up with you all in March. Will be looking forward to the Spring Challenge as always.

Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl wrote: "I won't be able to finish all the reading I had planned by end of the month. I still might read the books like Moonstone, Woman in White, Connie Willis, Jasper Fforde at a later date. Maybe some of..."

Thanks for checking in, Dustin! :)
Sorry everything broke on you.
I know at least one of Connie Willis’s books will work for spring.