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Hi everyone, I've gone ahead and set up the A-Z challenge for this year as that was one that several people wanted to do.
Don't stress about the letters, for the harder ones just ensure the title contains the relevant letter.

The point is to have fun and get some great reads in for 2015.

Reserving my spot to post.

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Thanks Kate! I'll just park right here...
Left to Read:


26/26 - WOOOOHOOOOO!

A - The Acolyte by Nick Cutter 7/13 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜�
B - Burnt Offerings by Robert Marasco 4/30 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜�
C - Clickers by J.F. Gonzalez 1/4 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜�
D - Dark Places by Gillian Flynn 1/11 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜�
E - The Elementals by Michael McDowell 5/24 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜�
F - The Fortune by Michael McDowell 3/15 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜�
G - Ghost Story by Peter Straub 2/12 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜�
H - The House by Michael McDowell 1/31 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜�
I - In the Dark by Richard Laymon 2/14 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜�
J - Jack of Spades: A Tale of Suspense by Joyce Carol Oates 2/20 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜�
K - Koko by Peter Straub 4/9 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜�
L - Life After Dane by Edward Lorn 1/1 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜�
M -The Moorstone Sickness by Bernard Taylor 7/8 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜�
N - The Night Class by Tom Piccirilli 1/19 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜�
O - Off Season by Jack Ketchum 2/7 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜�
P - Plague of Gulls by Stephen Gregory 2/18 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜�
Q - Quarry by C. Terry Cline Jr. 11/1 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜�
R - Right to Life by Jack Ketchum 2/13 β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜�
S - Snow by Ronald Malfi 1/25 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜�
T - Tribesmen by Adam Cesare 1/25 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜�
U - The Uncanny Valley: Tales from a Lost Town by Gregory Miller 2/26 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜�
V - Vale of Blood Roses by Tim Lebbon 4/30 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜�
W - Wakening the Crow by Stephen Gregory 1/11 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜�
X - Xibalba by Michael McBride 11/10 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜�
Y - The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 11/8 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜�
Z - Zombie by Joyce Carol Oates 10/5 β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜�

This one sounds fun. I'll track from here.


A. A Monster Calls
Among Others
B. The Boy in the Suitcase
C. The Circus of Dr. Lao
D. The Demonologist
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
E.The Exorcist
F. Fevre Dream
G. The Girl on the Train
Gerald's Game
H. Hansel and Gretel
I. In Cold Blood
J. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
K.The Killer Inside Me
L.The Lottery and Other Stories
M. The Martian
The Maze Runner
N.Night Shift
O.Off Season
P.The Princess Bride
Q.
R. The Rats
S. A Simple Plan
T. The Thirteenth Tale
U.
V.
W. Wakening the Crow
X.
Y. You
Z.

25/26


A. Anatomy Of Evil
B. Boom Town
C. Cruelty: Episode Seven
D. Dead of Winter
E. Endurance
F. Full Dark, No Stars
G. Go Kill Crazy!
H. The Haunted Halls
I. The Infestation
J. Jurassic Dead
K. Kingdom of Shadows
L. Limbus, Inc.
M. Milk-Blood
N. Nightcrawlers
O. Orphans of Wonderland
P. Prisoner 489
Q.
R. The Remedy
S. Snow
T. Tribesmen
U. Slush
V. Video Night
W. Wolf Hunt 2
X. Xibalba
Y. Year Of The Dead: A Zombie Novel
Z. Slasher: the Escape of Richard Heinz

I promise nothing, but here goes. I'm not counting graphic novels.



D - Darkness, Tell Us by Richard Laymon
N - The Night Class by Tom Piccirilli
O - Old Flames by Jack Ketchum
S - Snow by Ronald Malfi
W - Wakening the Crow by Stephen Gregory

A monster calls is one of my favorites. Andy, I'm the same as you, no promises. I am going to keep track but not actually try to complete it I will just fill in as I read.

Guys, it's soooo good! The words flow(it's easy to read out loud, which I did to my daughter, who loved that) and the pictures are wonderful. I'm loving it.

2015 Horror A to Z Challenge

8/26

A. Afraid
B. Birdman
C. Carrion Comfort
D. Dweller
E. Evil In Mind
F. Flesh Gothic
G. A Good and Happy Child
H. House of Leaves
I. I Hunt Killers
J. Joyland
K. The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories
L. Lost Souls
M. Monster Love
N. The Neighbors
O. Origin
P. Pandemic
Q. Quarry
R. Rooms
S. Seed
T. The Troop
U. The Unblemished
V. Voyage of the Dead
W. Wide Open
X. Xoe: or Vampires, and Werewolves, and Demons, Oh My!
Y. You Come When I Call You
Z. Zombie

Here's my spot. I've kicked off my year with a graphic novel which I'll be reading quite a bit of this year.

26/26

A.American Vampire, Vol. 1 5* 2/1/15
B.Beneath the Boards 4* 23/2/15
C.The Cormorant 4.5* 11/3/15
D.Dead of Winter 5* 19/1/15
E.Eat: A Short Story 6/3/15
F.Fuzzy Navel 4* 5/2/15
G.Ghosts of Eden 3* 3/1/15
H.Hellblazer, Vol. 1: Original Sins 4* 23/1/15
I.Its Only Death 4* 31/1/15
J.The Journal of Reginald Perigar 4* 19/12/15
K.Kirby: Genesis, Volume 1 3.5* 10/10
L.Legends of Red Sonja 4* 7/6/15
M.Mind the Gap, Volume 1: Intimate Strangers 4* 10/1/15
N.Nailbiter, Vol. 2: Bloody Hands 4* 29/12/15
O.Old Flames 4* 27/2/15
P.Plague of Gulls 4* 18/2/15
Q.Queen Sonja 3.5* 24/5/15
R.Rot & Ruin Volume 1 4.5* 5/2/15
S.Seed 5* 26/1/15
T.Tribesmen 4* 4/1/15
U.Uncanny #1 4* 8/6/15
V.Vampirella Volume 1: Crown of Worms 4* 7/6/15
W.The Walking Dead, Compendium 1 5* 27/2/15
X.X-Men: Magneto Testament 4.5* 24/10/15
Y.The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories 4* 17/10/15
Z.Zombie Kid Diaries, Volume 1: Playing Dead 3* 23/1/15

Don't forget about the suggestion to do A-Z authors as well, you can do one or the other, combine them and use authors names for the hard to get titles (that's what I'm doing) or do both and challenge yourself to 48 instead of 24. Whatever sounds good to you.

It was a suggestion in the what challenges do you want to do in 2015 thread. I just figured If we make one A-Z challenge everyone can do whatever they want. It wasn't my idea but I wanted to share here in case anyone wanted to do it. If you want to do both you can just set your goal to 48 and do it in the same challenge. I'm going to just do titles but maybe fill some authors in at the end of the year.

Maxine wrote: "I hope to read some good graphic novels too this year, I just got for Christmas and I have a few others sitting on my shelf!"

I have that one too and was hoping to get to it this year.

2015 Reads.

26/26

A- The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson 2/25/15
B- The Book of Halloween - Illustrated Edition by Ruth Edna Kelley 4/30/15
C- The Collector by John Fowles 1/7/15
D- Disturbing Events by Steven Stark 4/25/15
E- Ever Green: A Short Tale of Horror by Pete Kahle 10/10/15
F- Freak by Ron Sanders 3/24/15
G- Grave Peril by Jim Butcher 9/26/15
H- Header by Edward Lee 2/14/15
I- I Am Legend and Other Stories by Richard Matheson 4/6/15
J- John Dies at the End by David Wong 3/21/15
K- The Killer by Jack Elgos 4/29/15
L- Lone Cypress by Laura K. Cowan 4/28/15
M- Meg by Steve Alten 1/24/15
N- NOS4A2 by Joe Hill 4/8/15
O- Ozarks Ghosts and Hauntings by Bud Steed 10/15
P- Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick SΓΌskind 4/6/15
Q- The Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice 5/28/15
R- Red Dragon by Thomas Harris 3/30/15
S- 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King 1/31/15
T- Tale of the GΓ©vaudan Beast by Edison Crux 3/4/15
U- Under Angels by Jace Daniel 4/29/15
V- The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice 5/18/15
W- We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson 1/10/15
X- X: A Collection of Horror by C.M. Saunders 11/1/15
Y- Your Fortune in a Tea Cup by Timon Forst 3/4/15
Z- Zombie Fallout by Mark Tufo 10/15/15

Julissa wrote: "2015 Horror A to Z Challenge

0/26

A. Audrey's Door
B. Bad Glass
C. Carrion Comfort
D. Dweller
E. Everlost
F. [book:Flesh G..."

Nice list, Julissa! I've got quite a few of those on my TBR list, too!

Did this challenge ever appear on the front page of the group? Or was I making that up in my head?

Kaisersoze wrote: "Did this challenge ever appear on the front page of the group? Or was I making that up in my head?"

Kais, click on more challenges and it takes you to the challenge page. :)

I can fill in as I go... I never know what I'm going to read next


A.
B. The Black Echo Michael Connelly Harry Bosch is cool.
C. The Case of Charles Dexter Ward H.P. Lovecraft 5* - Love this man's writing
Cob: Search for a Serial Killer Brian Benson ****Good first novel
D. Depraved 2 Bryan Smith ***First one was much better.
DarkenedBryan Smith ***Total onslaught
E.
F.
G.
H.
I. The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes Bill Watterson Of Course
J. James Dean: Little Boy Lost - An Intimate Biography ****Good portrayal from a 'friend'.
K.
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M. Monday Mourning Kathy Reichs ****Good Story, Forgot how much of a bitch Tempe is.
N.NOS4A2 Joe Hill 4* Enjoyed this a lot
O.
P.
Q.
R. Relic Douglas Preston Totally my kind of book. Love monsters.
The Rats James Herbert And Killer animals.
S. Sign Lou Rera ****Creepy crime drama
T. Take One With You by Oak Anderson **** Interesting premise and well told.
U.
V.
W. The Woods are Dark Richard Laymon ****His books make me happy
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Y.
Z.

Kate wrote: "Kaisersoze wrote: "Did this challenge ever appear on the front page of the group? Or was I making that up in my head?"

Kais, click on more challenges and it takes you to the challenge page. :)"

Thanks Kate. I knew I was missing something :-)

Anybody have any Q, X or Z ideas for this year's challenge?

Totally stumped... ??

How's everyone doing with this challenge. I have 8 letters left, I probably need to start picking a few reads to tee up with them so I don't leave it all til last minute, like last year. LOL

9 to go for me, Kate. But it's been a long time since I managed to add to the list. As you say, might have to start choosing reads more carefully...

Kate wrote: "How's everyone doing with this challenge. I have 8 letters left, I probably need to start picking a few reads to tee up with them so I don't leave it all til last minute, like last year. LOL"

Yep, we're already almost halfway through the year, yeesh! I have 6 left but E, M, Q, X, Y, and Z :)

I was actually thinking of reading for Z because it would also go towards some other challenges too and I've been really wanting to read it.

The letters I have left are:

J, K, L, N, Q, U, X & Y.

Zombie is on my tbr as well for this year.

Gosh, I kind of forgot about this challenge! I still need 16

21/26, I still have J, K, N, X and Y to go.

Nice, Kate!

I still have M, Q, X Y and Z! I'm thinking:

M - The Moorstone Sickness, Malcontents
Q - Quarry
X - XOM-B
Y - Yesterday's Gone: Episode 1
Z - Zombie, Zippered Flesh: Tales of Body Enhancements Gone Bad!

Maxine wrote: "Nice, Kate!

I still have M, Q, X Y and Z! I'm thinking:

M - The Moorstone Sickness, Malcontents
Q - Quarry
X - XOM-B
Y - [book:Yeste..."

Xom-B is really good. Hope you enjoy it.

Kate wrote: "Maxine wrote: "Nice, Kate!

I still have M, Q, X Y and Z! I'm thinking:

M - The Moorstone Sickness, Malcontents
Q - Quarry
X - XOM-B
..."

Jeremy Robinson is a favorite of mine, loved the Chess Team Series!

How's everyone doing with this challenge? Its October, so we only have about 3 months left to wrap this one up!!! I have 3 letters left, Q X and Y. This challenge is easy to begin but finishing up those last handful of letters is always difficult.

I still have N, J, X & Y still to do.
I'm reading Necroscope at the moment but struggling to get into it. I thought I would read a few of the X-men comics for X, Joyland for J and not sure what to pick up for Y??

I have 6 more to go: E, k, o, x, y, z.

I have 7 to go. J, U, Q, V, W, X, Y and Z.

I would read Joyland for J as well.

How about You for Y?

Kirstin wrote: "I have 7 to go. J, U, Q, V, W, X, Y and Z.

I would read Joyland for J as well.

How about You for Y?"

I thought I would go with The Yellow Wallpaper, I've been meaning to read it for ages and it's free on Ammy.
I wish I had picked up You when it was on sale, it's back up to $11.99. :(

If I was able to add the other books I've read this year I think I'd be finished with the challenge but since I'm only counting the genre of horror this makes it challenging. Still I'm not doing too bad. I just finished my "E" book. Just 5 more books: K, O, X, Y, and Z.

Kate wrote: "I thought I would go with The Yellow Wallpaper, I've been meaning to read it for ages and it's free on Ammy."

I read The Yellow Wallpaper a few times. I love the story. I first read it in college, I'm glad I did because it's a powerful story.

Kate and Kirstin,

Joyland is a great book. It more of a mystery and King does a great job in making it feel so nostalgic and his character build up. I found it a fun read.

RachelvlehcaR wrote: "If I was able to add the other books I've read this year I think I'd be finished with the challenge but since I'm only counting the genre of horror this makes it challenging. Still I'm not doing to..."

Well done, only adding horror would make it really difficult.

RachelvlehcaR wrote: "Kate wrote: "I thought I would go with The Yellow Wallpaper, I've been meaning to read it for ages and it's free on Ammy."

I read The Yellow Wallpaper a few times. I love the story. I first read i..."

I'm going to try and read it next week. :)

I just picked up Quarry for my Q selection, so far it reminds me of Laymon: sick bad guys, clueless victims, plenty of gore to come somewhere out in the mountains.

Maxine wrote: "I just picked up Quarry for my Q selection, so far it reminds me of Laymon: sick bad guys, clueless victims, plenty of gore to come somewhere out in the mou..."

That sounds great. I'm putting it on my wishlist. :)

Have finished X-Men: Magneto Testament for X and The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories for Y. Only J & N to go. :D

Kate wrote: "Have finished X-Men: Magneto Testament for X and The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories for Y. Only J & N to go. :D"

Nice, I'll have to check out that X-Men series. Good job Kate! We're almost there!

Maxine wrote: "Kate wrote: "Have finished X-Men: Magneto Testament for X and The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories for Y. Only J & N to go. :D"

Nice, I'll have to check out that X-Me..."

It was really great, a back story to Magneto but it was more about how he survived the concentration camps. There was pretty much nothing about his mutant powers. Very well done.

We're well on track for finishing. :D

I finished the challenge! Yay!!!

Maxine wrote: "I finished the challenge! Yay!!!"

Well done. :D

Kaisersoze wrote: "25/26


A. Anatomy Of Evil
B. Boom Town
C. Cruelty: Episode Seven
D. Dead of Winter
E. Endurance
F. [book:Full Dark, N..."


1 more to go!!

Finished. Yay.

Awesome! Whenever I think of that movie, I think of "Gay" "Gay" "Gay". :D