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Most of you already know that I love to read. And many of you probably know, too, that my favorite book genre is the thriller/suspense/mystery type of book. I grew up reading Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys and watching Perry Mason and Alfred Hitchcock on tv, and I've been hooked on suspense ever since.
So I've joined Book Chick City's 2010 Thriller & Suspense Reading Challenge. The goal is to read 12 books of this type in the coming year.
Now there are lots and lots of subgenres that count toward this challenge--everything from cozy cat mysteries to hard-core horror. So just because you don't like vampires and werewolves, don't think this challenge isn't for you. If you like to read books that have a element of danger and suspense, you might want to check this one out.
The rules are very loose and forgiving. And there's a subgenre list too to help you decide if this challenge is for you.
Below is where I'll post the books i read in this challenge:
1. The True Story of Hansel and Gretel by Louise Murphy
2. A Winter Haunting by Dan Simmons
3. The Gates by John Connolly
4. Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
5. A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick
6. The Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
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WIN A PRIZE!
Here's a little contest I just thought of that goes right along with the subject of suspense and mystery: Whoever can tell me 1) what author first penned the now famous phrase "It was a dark and stormy night," 2) the title of the book the phrase first appeared in, and 3) the year the book was published will win a prize. Everyone who gets the correct answer will receive a prize. DON'T POST YOUR ANSWER HERE!!!!! That would give it away. Instead, if you think you know, e-mail your answer to me at suscleve@aol.com. On the subject line of your e-mail, write "Contest." You have until midnight tomorrow night to get your answer in.
HINT: The author is not Snoopy.
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On 12/30/2009, Courtney Short-Prudhomme said ...
I just emailed you my answer :-)
On 12/30/2009, Jan said ...
Oh shoot, I can't play cuz I'm scared of scary things (LOL). Wishing the best of luck to all those who are much braver than me tho. Love the fabric for the pillow cases below ... absolutely beautiful :) Have a good day my dear.
On 12/30/2009, Nancy said ...
I just emailed you my guess....
What pillowcases??
On 12/30/2009, Molly in Sumner, WA said ...
Just wanted to let you know that I love your book reviews. Because of that, I bought and am devouring "Under the Dome". I agree that it is excellent. So many story lines and characters. I also like your review of the Kindle. Someday a Kindle will be mine!
On 12/30/2009, Vicki Cohn said ...
i just emailed you my answer, too!
On 12/30/2009, Kim said ...
Just e-mailed you my answers.
Happy New Year!
On 12/30/2009, Debbie said ...
Oh my goodness! You're gonna crack up at my e-mail...sorry! I was jumping up and down yelling, "I know this, I know this"! Hubby and the dog thought I'd gone over the bend. LOL at myself!
On 12/30/2009, Ramey Channell said ...
I emailed you my answer a while ago. And, you're right, it wasn't Snoopy. Also wasn't Alfred E. Newman.
Signed,
The Mystery Woman
On 12/30/2009, Lavender Dreamer said ...
What fun...and how scary! I think I know, too! lol
On 12/30/2009, Bev said ...
Fun! Thanks!
Cheery wave from
Bev
http://44thstreetfabric.blogspot.com
On 12/31/2009, Debbie Price said ...
Just found your blog yesterday and LOVE it! I think Sophie is so cute..I also have a schnauzer and now I know why she has such curly hair...she is mixed with poodle! Her name is Jasmine and she is about 8, not sure, got her from a shelter...do you have any ideas on how to cope with Fibro? I also have it and 2 types of arthritis. I don't take any meds, just Tylenol when it REALLY gets too much...you were right about some people not understanding how you can look so NORMAL and feel so bad! Thanks for this wonderful blog...it is going to be one of my daily ones I visit!
Hope you have a good year this 2010!
Hugs from Indiana...
On 01/01/2010, Book Chick City said ...
Hi! Welcome to the Triller & Suspense challenge. Thanks for signing up and I hope you have fun with the challenge. Good luck :)
On 01/08/2010, Marie said ...
I love mysteries too! And one day...I will read them again but not today. :)
On 01/31/2010, LeAnn said ...
I love to read as well, so it is fun seeing what you are reading!
LeAnn
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