Going through my blogroll this morning, I saw numerous posts about the RIP IV Challenge (Readers Imbibing Peril) hosted by Stainless Steel Droppings and I just couldn’t help myself – I had to join in the festivities. The challenge, at whatever level you choose, involves reading books from the following categories between September 1, 2009 and October 31, 2009:
Mystery.
Suspense.
Thriller.
Dark Fantasy.
Gothic.
Horror.
Supernatural.
Wonderful idea, right? Me being the aspiring overachiever that I am have decided to Peril the 1st meaning I am aiming to read four books from any scary sub genre I chose. How exciting is that? Some direction in my reading picks! Now the list for this could be endless and I’m not entirely sure what I will end up reading, but here are some possibilities. Also, any suggestions are welcome and if you’ve read any of the books listed below, I would love to hear your thoughts.
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger
The Eight by Catherine Neville
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Ghostwalk by Rebecca Scott
The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz
Rebecca is an excellent read… and though I have read none of the Odd Thomas books they always drew me to them. I’ll be waiting for that review
I second the nomination for Rebecca. I read it decades ago and it still haunts me.
I am so glad that you decided to join in with us this year. It is wonderful to have you aboard. You have a great list of books…I’ll be reading Her Fearful Symmetry as well…and I hope whatever you decide to read turns into a wonderful reading experience for you!
I was thinking about joining the challenge and was thinking of reading Rebecca as well… I’ve been meaning to read it forever anyway.
Yay! Someone else is reading Rebecca!
The Eight is very good.
My sister and mother read Rebecca a few years ago and they loved it so I’m really looking forward to finally reading it!
Good luck!
I know! Almost everyone on my google reader is doing this challenge. I would love to join but I’m just not sure I could come up with enough books to read. I’m just not that familiar with this genre. Maybe I could ask for suggestions?
I would encourage you to try it out – ask for suggestions, see what others are reading. This is a perfect time for you to get familiar with the genre!
Another thumbs up for Rebecca. 🙂 I haven’t read the others yet, but I really like your list. 😉
Oooo! I’m too wimpy for this challenge!
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Haven’t read any of the books on your list except one, which is good old REBECCA. Yup, it’s good and it’s a classic. So be patient in the beginning. Because it’s written in a slightly “older” fashion (that is, not minimalistic by any means) and is worth every word, every page, every bit. Not that I want to raise your expectations or anything!!!!
Just in time for the haunting fall season!
Enjoy your selections – leave the lights on 🙂
Once again, I seem to be the only person on the planet who has not read Rebecca (but I saw the movie–which is never the same). Next time. Enjoy your spooky reads!!
Great picks! I finished Her Fearful Symmetry and am hoping to post a review today. I have read the first Odd Thomas book and enjoyed it. I have to pick up the others. I too need to add Rebecca to my humongous TBR list. Always forget that one! Have fun!