I was going to post a review today (hopefully tomorrow instead) but with all the excitement about the R.I.P. challenge I decided I couldn’t wait to join in on the fun. I love this challenge and have participated every year, although I don’t think I’ve ever finished it, but hey, maybe this will be the year.
Carl V. has set up some gorgeous buttons for us to use and of course has set up different perils for readers to choose. I’m going to choose Peril the Second which involves reading two books of any length, from any subgenre of scary stories. I might try to do the Short Story Peril as well as I’ve got this wonderful book of Victorian and Edwardian Ghost Stories but we’ll see how that goes.
Of course part of the fun of challenges is coming up with a pool of books to choose from so here are the books I’ve seen on my shelves that I think would be perfect for this challenge.
- The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins. I actually started this book already and am reading it for another challenge but I guess that’s ok right? I’ll try not to count this one but I may end up having to do so.
- Dracula by Bram Stoker. I know, I say I love vampires but can’t believe I’ve yet to read the original.
- The Year of Disappearances by Susan Hubbard. I really liked her first book and have been meaning to read this follow-up story.
- A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb. A story of Victorian-era ghosts who come to inhabit 21st-century teenage bodies.
- 20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill. His other book, Heart-Shaped Box, managed to scare me a bit so I’m wondering if this one will too.
- Rises the Night by Colleen Gleason. Again, another series I want to read but have fallen behind on. This would be the perfect time to read it don’t you think?
So let’s see which books I end up choosing but I think I’ve got some good ones here. Are you joining in?
I’m glad you’re joining, Iliana! We just can’t resist joining this challenge, eh? It’s too fun, and Carl is a great host!
You’ve a great list there! I look forward to your reviews, especially The Woman in White! 😉
This will be the first year, I believe, that I am not reading a Colleen Gleason book during the challenge. That is actually kind of sad!
I’m glad you are excited to be involved once again this year, I appreciate your participation every year. It puts a great big smile on my face! 🙂 See!
Love your list of potential reads. Great, great choices.
he he…I’ve never completed RIP either, although who cares!! I’ve read a bunch of good books and isn’t that the whole point? 🙂
This nails it 😀
I am joining too 😀
Melody – I know, who can resist right? I’m not very far into The Woman in White but it’s so good! Very atmospheric 🙂
Carl V. – Oh no! Now that’s hard to believe right? Thank you so much for hosting again. Really, this is such a fun challenge I think we are all super excited! 🙂
Stephanie – That’s what counts! Oh and of course meeting more bookworms who love scary stories 🙂
Veens – Yay! Have you not joined the challenge before? I promise you’ll have a good time with this one. I can’t wait to see your list! 🙂
I LOVE this challenge. You’ve got some good title. Loved Dracula…I’ll be watching for reviews….enjoy
I’ve had The Woman in White on my list for so long it’s pathetic! Maybe if I join this challenge, I’ll get to it. It’s always been a tempting challenge, but I haven’t done it yet!
I forgot about A Certain Slant of Light. I have it too so maybe I’ll add it to the pile and see how it goes. Have fun with The Woman in White!
yeah!! Glad to see you joining in the fun. I love this challenge so much. One of these years I’m going to read Wilkie Collins. It would be the perfect time. The Gardella Vampires is such a good series. I’m sure you will love it. I read 20th Century Ghosts last year. There were a couple really good stories in there.
I’m anxious to read all your reviews!
Too good to pass up, isn’t it? I think half the earth is wanting to read The Woman in White for this one, including myself.
i am looking forward to reviews on the Woman in White! I have it on my list but like to read what others think of it!
Diane – It’s great isn’t it? Are you joining? I need to get caught up on your blog! 🙂
Gentle Reader – For years I’ve been saying I wanted to read something by Wilkie Collins so I just started this one and so far I’m loving it. And, you should join in!
tanabata – I know I heard about that book from someone in the blogosphere and it sounds like a good creepy story. Even the cover is creepy!
Stephanie – I thought I remembered you had read 20th Century Ghosts. If I don’t get through the whole book maybe I can read a story here or there for the short story peril. What fun!
Sandy – So are you joining? Yes, yes right 🙂
Deslily – I’ll keep you posted! You are joining the challenge too right? Must go over to your blog and check your list!
Excellent list! The one time I did this, I read Dracula, and it was great. Wilkie Collins is wonderful too, of course!
I always look forward to this challenge–I think it’s pretty much the only one I actually have a chance of completing (as long as the books I choose are reasonably short). I hope you like The Woman in White–and why not let it count for two challenges! I liked Dracula, too, and wouldn’t mind rereading that sometime–great choices.
Wonderful choices there. Dracula is one my favourite reads of all times!
Here is my RIP IV read list
Nice list! Even though I will be on a short break from school at the beginning of September I am sadly passing this by this year 🙁 But I will enjoy vicariously what everyone else is reading 🙂
I’ve heard very good things about A Certain Slant of Light, and it definitely sounds like a book I’d enjoy. I’m hoping to read 20th Century Ghosts, too.
Yay glad you’re joining up – I’m so looking forward to two months of scary reads.
I really should find the next Gleason book in the series and add it to my list.
The RIP challenge sounds fun….all those spooky stories!
Dorothy W. – I guess you are passing up this time? I have heard so many good things about Wilkie Collins so I’m very interested in finally reading his book. So far I’m impressed!
Danielle – It’s such a fun challenge isn’t it! And, I think I will go ahead and count the Collins for both challenges. Why not right? 🙂
gautami tripathy – Ooh, I promise to stop by and see your list soon. The only bad part about seeing everyone’s list though is of course I want to add more books to my list! haha…
Stefanie – Oh bummer, I wish you were joining but I totally understand why you’d pass on it. And, hey there’s always Carl’s Once Upon A Time challenge to look forward to next year!
Nymeth – We’ll have to share notes if we end up reading the same books 🙂
Jodie – I know, it’s great isn’t it? Halloween is my favorite holiday so of course I love scary reads too 🙂
Marg – I’ve had it for a while just lingering on the shelf so I really want to get to it this time around.
christine – Hey girl, you should join us! 🙂
‘The Woman in White’ should be perfect. I love Wilkie Collins. I didn’t know there was a book called ‘A Certain Slant of Light’. It is my favourite Emily Dickinson poem.
Table Talk – Oh wow, I wonder if the author of that book got the title from Emily’s poem. It certainly seems that way right? Now I’m curious to pick it up and see if that’s the case!
What a wonderful R.I.P. list. I can’t wait to see what you think of Dracula!
Gavin – I really hope I get to the book this time around! 🙂
Hi, Bookgirl! This is my first year participating in this challenge and its been fun looking at everyone’s lists. Dracula is one of my all time favorites. I haven’t read the others on your list but they all look good! Enjoy the challenge!
Oooo you can’t go wrong with The Woman in White. I loved that book! And yes, this is the perfect time to continue with Colleen’s series. I think I read most of that series during RIP IV time. I’m going to try to read Dracula too. This will be the third time (I think, possibly fourth!), so hopefully it will be the charm. A Certain Slant of Light was a good read too. Good luck!
I’m still toying with the idea to join. I swore off all challenges this year, but I may have to break down and join Carl’s fabulous RIP IV, especially since I bought Woman in White a couple of years ago just for his challenge! I also have 20th Century Ghosts that I won a couple of years ago at our store’s Christmas meeting. I loved Hill’s Heart-Shaped Box, so I’m not sure why I haven’t jumped into this one. You have a great list. Have fun!
I read Dracula for the first time last year and have no idea why I put it off for so long either! I hope you get time this year and enjoy it as much as I did. If I have time I hope to read Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill and if I like it I will give 20th Centuary Ghosts a go.