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Everyone is invited to my house for a movie marathon. Since it's October, all the movies will be scary. Since I don't like being frightened, all the movies will be comedy-horror movies. The funnier, the better. Please bring your own soda and popcorn :)

Wikipedia says, "While comedy horror films provide scares for audiences, they also provide something that dramatic horror films do not: 'the permission to laugh at your fears, to whistle past the cinematic graveyard and feel secure in the knowledge that the monsters can't get you'."

Invasion of the Saucer Men movie trailer on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=la9VX...

Each book you read is worth 6 hours of movie watching.
You must watch (read for) at least 18 hours to complete the marathon.
You can watch (read for) a movie up to two times.

Duration: October 1 - 31, 2024
Books must be at least 140 pages.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.

Movies from Wikipedia's Comedy-Horror list
Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925) - read a book with 'Y' in the title
The Cat and the Canary (1939) - read a book where the MC has a cat or bird as a pet
The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942) - read a book written by a male author
Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) - read a science fiction book
Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters (1965) - read a book with trees on the cover
The Cars That Ate Paris (1974) - read a book set in Europe
Microwave Massacre (1983) - read a book with a cook or chef in it
Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986) - read a YA book
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1987) - read a book set during a holiday
Waxwork (1988) - read a book where candles are used
My Mom's a Werewolf (1989) - read a book where the MC is a parent
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990) - read a book that you purchased
Popcorn (1990) - read a book that was made into a movie (double hours if it's a scary movie)
Hey, Stop Stabbing Me! (2003) - read a book with a murder in it
My Name Is Bruce (2007) - read a book with a 4-word title
You Can't Kill Stephen King (2012) - read a book with an MC or author by the name of Stephen or King
Cooties (2014) - read a romance
Yoga Hosers (2016) - read a book where a significant character exercises

Lanelle, this is so fun, I have never heard of any of these movies! I will definitely need to look into them! LOL

BOOK It to the Finish Line! - October

Everyone is invited to my house for a movie marathon. Since it's October, all the movies will be scary. Since I don't like being frightened, all the movies will be comedy-horror movies. The funnier, the better. Please bring your own soda and popcorn :)

Wikipedia says, "While comedy horror films provide scares for audiences, they also provide something that dramatic horror films do not: 'the permission to laugh at your fears, to whistle past the cinematic graveyard and feel secure in the knowledge that the monsters can't get you'."

Each book you read is worth 6 hours of movie watching.
You must watch (read for) at least 18 hours to complete the marathon.
You can watch (read for) a movie up to two times.

Duration: October 1 - 31, 2024
Books must be at least 140 pages.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.

TOTAL = 18 FINISHED!!!!

Movies from Wikipedia's Comedy-Horror list
Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925) - read a book with 'Y' in the title HOURS = 6
~ A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore (10/3/2024), 'Y' in the title
The Cat and the Canary (1939) - read a book where the MC has a cat or bird as a pet
The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942) - read a book written by a male author
Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) - read a science fiction book
Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters (1965) - read a book with trees on the cover
The Cars That Ate Paris (1974) - read a book set in Europe HOURS = 6
~ In Which Matilda Halifax Learns the Value of Restraint by Alexandra Vasti (10/6/2024), set in London and Northumberland (Europe)
Microwave Massacre (1983) - read a book with a cook or chef in it
Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986) - read a YA book HOURS = 6
~ Drama by Raina Telgemeier (10/1/2024), Young Adult / YA book
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1987) - read a book set during a holiday
Waxwork (1988) - read a book where candles are used
My Mom's a Werewolf (1989) - read a book where the MC is a parent
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990) - read a book that you purchased
Popcorn (1990) - read a book that was made into a movie (double hours if it's a scary movie)
Hey, Stop Stabbing Me! (2003) - read a book with a murder in it
My Name Is Bruce (2007) - read a book with a 4-word title
You Can't Kill Stephen King (2012) - read a book with an MC or author by the name of Stephen or King
Cooties (2014) - read a romance
Yoga Hosers (2016) - read a book where a significant character exercises

Book It to the Finish Line - October

Each book you read is worth 6 hours of movie watching.
You must watch (read for) at least 18 hours to complete the marathon.
You can watch (read for) a movie up to two times.

Duration: October 1 - 31, 2024
Books must be at least 140 pages.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.

Movies from Wikipedia's Comedy-Horror list
Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925) - read a book with 'Y' in the title
Perfect Days Raphael Montes
The Cat and the Canary (1939) - read a book where the MC has a cat or bird as a pet
The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942) - read a book written by a male author

Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) - read a science fiction book
I Am Legend Richard Matheson
Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters (1965) - read a book with trees on the cover
The Cars That Ate Paris (1974) - read a book set in Europe

Microwave Massacre (1983) - read a book with a cook or chef in it
Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986) - read a YA book

Silent Night, Deadly Night (1987) - read a book set during a holiday
Waxwork (1988) - read a book where candles are used
My Mom's a Werewolf (1989) - read a book where the MC is a parent
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990) - read a book that you purchased

Popcorn (1990) - read a book that was made into a movie (double hours if it's a scary movie)
Rosemary's Baby Ira Levin
Hey, Stop Stabbing Me! (2003) - read a book with a murder in it
My Name Is Bruce (2007) - read a book with a 4-word title
You Can't Kill Stephen King (2012) - read a book with an MC or author by the name of Stephen or King
Cooties (2014) - read a romance
Yoga Hosers (2016) - read a book where a significant character exercises

Book it to the Finish Line - October DONE!

Movies from Wikipedia's Comedy-Horror list
Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925) - read a book with 'Y' in the title I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou (10/7)
The Cat and the Canary (1939) - read a book where the MC has a cat or bird as a pet
The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942) - read a book written by a male author
Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) - read a science fiction book The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel (10/6)
Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters (1965) - read a book with trees on the cover
The Cars That Ate Paris (1974) - read a book set in Europe
Microwave Massacre (1983) - read a book with a cook or chef in it
Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986) - read a YA book
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1987) - read a book set during a holiday
Waxwork (1988) - read a book where candles are used
My Mom's a Werewolf (1989) - read a book where the MC is a parent
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990) - read a book that you purchased
Popcorn (1990) - read a book that was made into a movie (double hours if it's a scary movie)
Hey, Stop Stabbing Me! (2003) - read a book with a murder in it
My Name Is Bruce (2007) - read a book with a 4-word title
You Can't Kill Stephen King (2012) - read a book with an MC or author by the name of Stephen or King
Cooties (2014) - read a romance
Yoga Hosers (2016) - read a book where a significant character exercises Tricks by Ellen Hopkins (10/13)

BOOK It to the Finish Line! - October - COMPLETED
Duration: October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

*Each book you read is worth 6 hours of movie watching.
*You must watch (read for) at least 18 hours to complete the marathon.
*You can watch (read for) a movie up to two times.
*Books must be at least 140 pages.
*Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.

Hours Watched: 60

Movies from Wikipedia's Comedy-Horror list
Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925) - read a book with 'Y' in the title Feels Like Family - Sherryl Woods 10/1/24
The Cat and the Canary (1939) - read a book where the MC has a cat or bird as a pet
The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942) - read a book written by a male author Iron Lake - William Kent Krueger 10/14/24
Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) - read a science fiction book First Fate - Kendall Talbot 10/2/24
Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters (1965) - read a book with trees on the cover October Joy - Melanie Wilber 10/13/24
The Cars That Ate Paris (1974) - read a book set in Europe The Bee and the Orange Tree - Melissa Ashley 10/15/24
Microwave Massacre (1983) - read a book with a cook or chef in it
Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986) - read a YA book Forever... - Judy Blume 10/16/24
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1987) - read a book set during a holiday
Waxwork (1988) - read a book where candles are used
My Mom's a Werewolf (1989) - read a book where the MC is a parent When the Apricots Bloom - Gina Wilkinson 10/22/24
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990) - read a book that you purchased
Popcorn (1990) - read a book that was made into a movie (double hours if it's a scary movie)
Hey, Stop Stabbing Me! (2003) - read a book with a murder in it The Apprentice - Tess Gerritsen 10/17/24
My Name Is Bruce (2007) - read a book with a 4-word title When You Find Me - P.J. Vernon 10/20/24
You Can't Kill Stephen King (2012) - read a book with an MC or author by the name of Stephen or King
Cooties (2014) - read a romance Hello Stranger - Katherine Center 10/18/24
Yoga Hosers (2016) - read a book where a significant character exercises

Each book you read is worth 6 hours of movie watching.
You must watch (read for) at least 18 hours to complete the marathon.
You can watch (read for) a movie up to two times.

Duration: October 1 - 31, 2024
Books must be at least 140 pages.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.

Movies from Wikipedia's Comedy-Horror list
Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925) - read a book with 'Y' in the title
The Cat and the Canary (1939) - read a book where the MC has a cat or bird as a pet
The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942) - read a book written by a male author
Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) - read a science fiction book
Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters (1965) - read a book with trees on the cover
The Cars That Ate Paris (1974) - read a book set in Europe
Microwave Massacre (1983) - read a book with a cook or chef in it
Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986) - read a YA book
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1987) - read a book set during a holiday
Waxwork (1988) - read a book where candles are used
My Mom's a Werewolf (1989) - read a book where the MC is a parent
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990) - read a book that you purchased
Popcorn (1990) - read a book that was made into a movie (double hours if it's a scary movie)
Hey, Stop Stabbing Me! (2003) - read a book with a murder in it
My Name Is Bruce (2007) - read a book with a 4-word title
You Can't Kill Stephen King (2012) - read a book with an MC or author by the name of Stephen or King
Cooties (2014) - read a romance
Yoga Hosers (2016) - read a book where a significant character exercise

Book It
October 1 - 31, 2024

Each book you read is worth 6 hours of movie watching.
You must watch (read for) at least 18 hours to complete the marathon.
You can watch (read for) a movie up to two times.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.

Movies from Wikipedia's Comedy-Horror list
Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925) - read a book with 'Y' in the title
The Cat and the Canary (1939) - read a book where the MC has a cat or bird as a pet
The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942) - read a book written by a male author
Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) - read a science fiction book
Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters (1965) - read a book with trees on the cover
The Cars That Ate Paris (1974) - read a book set in Europe
Microwave Massacre (1983) - read a book with a cook or chef in it
Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986) - read a YA book
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1987) - read a book set during a holiday
Waxwork (1988) - read a book where candles are used
My Mom's a Werewolf (1989) - read a book where the MC is a parent
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990) - read a book that you purchased
Popcorn (1990) - read a book that was made into a movie (double hours if it's a scary movie)
Hey, Stop Stabbing Me! (2003) - read a book with a murder in it
My Name Is Bruce (2007) - read a book with a 4-word title
You Can't Kill Stephen King (2012) - read a book with an MC or author by the name of Stephen or King
Cooties (2014) - read a romance
Yoga Hosers (2016) - read a book where a significant character exercises

BOOK It to the Finish Line!
October 2024

My BOOK It to the Finish Line Challenge (msg 8)

Books read🚦14
Marathons completed🚦4 and 2/3

Comedy-horror Movie Marathon #1



✅Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925)
🚥read a book with 'Y' in the title
🚥Play🚦10.10 ★★★★

The Cat and the Canary (1939)
🚥read a book where the MC has a cat or bird as a pet
🚥Rock-a-Bye Bones🚦10.16 ★★★★

The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942)
🚥read a book written by a male author
🚥Cold Shadows🚦10.13 ★★★


Comedy-horror Movie Marathon #2



✅Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters (1965)
🚥read a book with trees on the cover
🚥Come Home to Me🚦10.14 ★★★★

The Cars That Ate Paris (1974)
🚥read a book set in Europe
🚥Dreamfever🚦10.25 ★★★★

Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986)
🚥read a YA book
🚥Apprentice to the Villain🚦10.28 ★★★★


Comedy-horror Movie Marathon #3



Silent Night, Deadly Night (1987)
🚥read a book set during a holiday
🚥Lost and Found Pieces 2🚦10.28 ★★★

Waxwork (1988)
🚥read a book where candles are used
🚥Kill the Crazy🚦10.30 ★★★

✅My Mom's a Werewolf (1989)
🚥read a book where the MC is a parent
🚥Hold on to My Heart🚦10.04 ★★★


Comedy-horror Movie Marathon #4



✅I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990)
🚥read a book that you purchased
🚥Something Unexpected🚦10.05 ★★★★

Hey, Stop Stabbing Me! (2003)
🚥read a book with a murder in it
🚥The Hippopotamus Pool🚦10.02 ★★★★

✅My Name Is Bruce (2007)
🚥read a book with a 4-word title
🚥How Much I Want🚦10.07 ★★★★


Comedy-horror Movie Marathon (Almost) #5



Cooties (2014)
🚥read a romance
🚥Complicated Girl🚦10.19 ★★★

Yoga Hosers (2016)
🚥read a book where a significant character exercises
🚥The Graham Effect🚦10.20 ★★★★

BOOK It to the Finish Line! - October
October 1 - 31, 2024

Books must be at least 140 pages.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.

Each book you read is worth 6 hours of movie watching.
You must watch (read for) at least 18 hours to complete the marathon.
You can watch (read for) a movie up to two times.

Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925) - read a book with 'Y' in the title
The Cat and the Canary (1939) - read a book where the MC has a cat or bird as a pet
The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942) - read a book written by a male author
Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) - read a science fiction book
Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters (1965) - read a book with trees on the cover
The Cars That Ate Paris (1974) - read a book set in Europe
Microwave Massacre (1983) - read a book with a cook or chef in it
Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986) - read a YA book
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1987) - read a book set during a holiday
Waxwork (1988) - read a book where candles are used
My Mom's a Werewolf (1989) - read a book where the MC is a parent
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990) - read a book that you purchased
Popcorn (1990) - read a book that was made into a movie (double hours if it's a scary movie)
Hey, Stop Stabbing Me! (2003) - read a book with a murder in it
My Name Is Bruce (2007) - read a book with a 4-word title
You Can't Kill Stephen King (2012) - read a book with an MC or author by the name of Stephen or King
Cooties (2014) - read a romance
Yoga Hosers (2016) - read a book where a significant character exercises

Duration: October 1 - 31, 2024
Hours watched: 18/18 DONE!!!

Movies from Wikipedia's Comedy-Horror list
Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925) - read a book with 'Y' in the title
The Cat and the Canary (1939) - read a book where the MC has a cat or bird as a pet
The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942) - read a book written by a male author
Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) - read a science fiction book
Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters (1965) - read a book with trees on the cover
The Cars That Ate Paris (1974) - read a book set in Europe
Microwave Massacre (1983) - read a book with a cook or chef in it
Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986) - read a YA book
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1987) - read a book set during a holiday Winter Lost 10/ 4 ****
Waxwork (1988) - read a book where candles are used
My Mom's a Werewolf (1989) - read a book where the MC is a parent
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990) - read a book that you purchased
Popcorn (1990) - read a book that was made into a movie (double hours if it's a scary movie)
Hey, Stop Stabbing Me! (2003) - read a book with a murder in it
My Name Is Bruce (2007) - read a book with a 4-word title
You Can't Kill Stephen King (2012) - read a book with an MC or author by the name of Stephen or King
Cooties (2014) - read a romance The Masque of the Black Tulip 10/2 ****
Yoga Hosers (2016) - read a book where a significant character exercises Drop Dead Gorgeous 10/5 ****

Finished, see message 2! :)

As always, thank you, Lanelle! This was fun!

Book It COMPLETED READ 18 HOURS

Duration: October 1 - 31, 2024

Books must be at least 140 pages.
Audio books must be at least 3 hours long.

Each book you read is worth 6 hours of movie watching.
You must watch (read for) at least 18 hours to complete the marathon.
You can watch (read for) a movie up to two times.

The Cars That Ate Paris (1974) - read a book set in Europe
by Kristin Harmel
10/7/24 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Takes place in Paris France

Hey, Stop Stabbing Me! (2003) - read a book with a murder in it
by Valerie Burns
10/12/24 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Two people were murdered. Murder is in the title so no need to post pages of the murder.

Waxwork (1988) - read a book where candles are used
by Rachel Hawkins
10/17/24 ⭐⭐
..while we've got every lamp in the room on, we've also lit the candles again. It should feel cozy...

18hours of movie watching

My Name Is Bruce (2007) - read a book with a 4-word title
by Abby Jimenez
10/26/24 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fits by having 4 words in the title: Part of Your World

24 hours


Movies from Wikipedia's Comedy-Horror list
Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde (1925) - read a book with 'Y' in the title
The Cat and the Canary (1939) - read a book where the MC has a cat or bird as a pet
The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942) - read a book written by a male author
Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) - read a science fiction book
Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters (1965) - read a book with trees on the cover

Microwave Massacre (1983) - read a book with a cook or chef in it
Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986) - read a YA book
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1987) - read a book set during a holiday

My Mom's a Werewolf (1989) - read a book where the MC is a parent
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990) - read a book that you purchased
Popcorn (1990) - read a book that was made into a movie (double hours if it's a scary movie)


You Can't Kill Stephen King (2012) - read a book with an MC or author by the name of Stephen or King
Cooties (2014) - read a romance
Yoga Hosers (2016) - read a book where a significant character exercises

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Completed: msg #5

Did a few marathons! Thanks, Lanelle!
Updated post: My BOOK It to the Finish Line Challenge (msg 8)

Books read🚦14
Marathons completed🚦4 and 2/3