I am a little sad that this will be the last post with the above picture. Halloween is past, which means RIP VII is over. *sigh*
I had so much fun! I am by no means a scary-stories person. Tell any family members of mine that I have been reading for a Halloween challenge and I’m sure they will either frown or laugh at you. But as Kristin said in a comment on my latest post, “We’ve somehow converted you into a bit of a scary book reader.” And she’s absolutely right. By all standards I think I may have done a RIP light version, but it was just scary enough to make me appreciate and enjoy it.
I read nine books for RIP, thought not all of them might be considered dark enough. Nevertheless, I am quite proud of my list (the link will take you to my thoughts on the book):
Blackwood
Charmed Life
Maybe This Time
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
Velveteen
The Moonstone
The Graveyard Book
Coraline
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
I am not going to mention favourites, for when I tried to do that here I ended up with a list of 6 out of 9. That’s a rather good score though, isn’t it?
I want to thank Carl so much for organising RIP again. I think I need not hesitate next year, like I did this time, about participation. I will definitely join again.
Did you participate in RIP VII? Did you enjoy it as much as I did? Are you as sad about saying goodbye for another year? Or are you planning any more scary reads in the upcoming months?
I did a “light” version too, as I’m also NOT a scary story person! But it was fun to find some nice mysteries and slightly creepy stories. Sounds like you had great success with your list!
Impressive list! Six out of nine favorites is a pretty good percentage.
wow you were very successful! I can’t remember the last time I did well at a challenge, tbh.
You read so much for this! I’m not a scary-book (or scary anything, really) girl, and because of that I’ve not participated in RIP yet, ever.
Wow, 9, that’s great! I didn’t manage any scary books this Fall… I am reading the copy of The Moonstone that you sent me so I’ll at least have one before the end of the year!
This is a really good list. I know RIP is finished but I still have quite a few books to finish! Currently reading We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Really curious to see how it all ends.
Lynn
You have a fantastic list here, and I see several I need to add to my own wishlist. Cheers!