Probably my favorite challenge ever (and probably also the only one I've actually completed successfully more than once) is in the 14th year. It is Readers Imbibing Peril, aka R.I.P. This runs from the first of September through the last day of October and, as I said above, is in the 14th year.
I love reading spooky books at this time of year - well, any time of year really. The books or short stories or movies included in this challenge would be:
Mystery
Suspense
Thriller
Dark Fantasy
Gothic
Horror
Supernatural
Emphasis is not on 'challenge', but on fun and sharing the fun with others. I will be participating in Peril the First - reading at least four books that fit the genres above. Easy peasy, right? I will also be joining in on Peril of the Short Story this year. Our mystery group is doing Shirley Jackson month for October and I'll be reading (or rather listening to) several of her short stories. One you might be familiar with is The Lottery. I'm also looking forward to listening to a couple of Jackson's books and perhaps even her biography, A Rather Haunted Life. I've also got Stephen King's new book, The Institute, pre-ordered for my Kindle. And I'm thinking of listening to all 5 of Ruth Ware's books on audio for this challenge. Imogen Church narrates all of them and she is very good. Some of my print books that I might pick up are below.
I'm not sure if I'll do formal reviews, but may just do a wrap-up post at the end of October. We'll see how it goes. If you'd like to participate, just click this link for RIP 14 and join in. Let's get spooky, shall we?
Possible Book Choices
The House On Cold Hill by Peter James
The Mousetrap and Other Plays by Agatha Christie
A Better Man by Louise Penny
Cruel Acts by Jane Casey
The Whisper Man by Alex North
Enjoy, Kay. I thought about doing this too but have five other challenges on the go so will give it a miss I think. (Although strictly speaking I have actually finished two of them and have only one book left for another.) I think it's not a bad idea not to do formal reviews, if that's what you decide. This is what's exhausted me, I've enjoyed the challenges but having to write about every book has been too much. Next year I might do one challenge and leave it at that.
ReplyDeleteCath, I know that you are very busy with various challenges. Good luck to you. Seems you are doing well. Maybe next year on this one. It might be right up your alley. LOL
DeleteYes, it is right up my alley and I used to do it every year in fact. Maybe next year if I just do the European one again I will easily be able to cope with RIP in the autumn. Sounds like a plan to me!
DeleteThis is always a fun challenge. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks - don't think it will be that taxing for me. LOL
DeleteThis sounds so fun! Good luck, Kay! I still need to get to the new Louise Penny book.
ReplyDeleteI actually read it as an ARC, but I want to read it again and I also make a point of having a print copy of all her books. So, it went on the list as a possible during the time period.
DeleteI did the first ten years when Carl started this challenge, but now I just read spooky books and see what others are reading. Love Jane Casey, so I'm definitely interested in Cruel Acts. The House on Cold Hill also sounds intriguing--love a good ghost story.
ReplyDeleteThat's the newest Jane Casey. I ordered from Book Depository a while back, but haven't started it yet. Yes, the Cold Hill book seems like one I would like.
DeleteThat that looks like some fun reading, Kay. I look forward to your reviews. This is such a fun way to welcome Fall each year. Enjoy your reading!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Robin! Have you ever read any of Christie's plays? Just wondered. I really like The Mousetrap.
DeleteHave fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kathy!
DeleteIt is a great time of year for spooky reads! :D
ReplyDeleteIt is, even if the temperatures are over 100 - lol!
DeleteI may have told you this way back, but Private Demons, The Life of Shirley Jackson is a fantastic biography. I've read it twice, and I never do that with a biography! It is by Judy Oppenheimer. I can't read her scary stuff, but I did love her nonfiction family books called Raising Demons, and Live Among the Savages. (though I don't like the titles)
ReplyDeleteI'll keep that in mind, Nan. Yes, I told members of the mystery group that if her spooky stuff wasn't appealing, they might want to try the family books. We'll see what people select.
DeleteJane Casey and Shirley Jackson should make for some good fall reading! Have fun, and don't forget to look behind you...
ReplyDeleteNow you've put that thought in my head - ha! Check behind you. LOL
DeleteAlthough I'm not participating, I'll be checking out the reviews by my bookblogging friends who joined. :) I managed to borrow Ruth Ware's latest release (am lucky enough to get a reserved library copy. The holding list is long!) so I'll be reading it soon, I hope.
ReplyDeleteI really like Ruth Ware's books, some more than others but overall she's a favorite author. Hope you enjoy the new one. Makes you not want to have a 'smart' house. LOL
DeleteHappy RIP! It's the best time of year. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou and I agree on that point completely, don't we?
DeleteEnjoy your choices for this challenge. It has been awhile since I've join in. I am at a place right now where I need lighter reads, but a couple of suspense novels might slip in. Happy reading.
ReplyDeleteI do understand needing lighter reads, Nise'. However, a little mystery might suit you - a cozy read or some romantic suspense would fit.
DeleteGlad I checked in. I will take a look at this "challenge".
ReplyDeleteBased on what we talked about last night, you're already on your way, Gayle. As you can see, I've planned to listen to Ruth Ware's books on audio as well as the Shirley Jackson works. You read a lot of books that would fit this one.
DeleteA Better Man and The Whisper Man definitely appeal to me. Have fun Kay.
ReplyDeleteI definitely always have fun with this challenge, Diane. I'm looking forward to hearing about what you read as well.
DeleteI'm excited for CRUEL ACTS as well. I've got it on my Kindle, just need to read it!
ReplyDeleteYes, I was afraid she wasn't going to write any more Maeve books. Have you read the new Julia Keller? Bet you have. ;-)
DeleteEnjoy being a part of RIP this year, Kay--and all your wonderful books!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Wendy! I know I will have a good time.
DeletePeter James, Louise Penny and Jane Casey? You will undoubtedly have a great reading time! I am so excited about RIP too. Now if only our weather would be a bit more fall like right? :)
ReplyDeleteI can't even think about fall yet. Seems like it will take forever to get here. And, yes, I'm excited about all these books. Will read them in my comfortable A/C and think about...pumpkins? Ha!
DeleteYay!! So glad you are joining in on the fun.
ReplyDeleteIt is always a fun time!
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