That I decided to do Carl’s R.I.P. read. This is the third year, and I’m only now getting around to being brave enough…
From Carl’s site
Mystery.
Suspense.
Thriller.
Dark Fantasy.
Gothic.
Horror.
Supernatural.There is just something about this time of year, when the ghosts of past Autumns and the Autumn to come chase away the dog days of summer, that entices one to read books that fit into the above categories.
And so, on to the particulars:
1. R.I.P. III runs from September 1st through October 31st, 2008. But I’m no stickler, start reading now if you feel so inclined.
2. Choose one of more of the perils listed below:
Peril the First:
Read Four books of any length, from any subgenre of scary stories that you choose.
Peril the Second:
Read Two books of any length, from any subgenre of scary stories that you choose.
Peril the Third:
Read One book of any length from one of the subgenres listed above.
This peril is for those who want to participate but don’t want to get bogged down in a long list of books. It is also for those who feel this type of reading is not their proverbial cup of tea but are willing to challenge themselves by giving just one book a try.
3. Leave a comment here announcing your intention to join and a link to the post* on your site, if you have one and choose to post about R.I.P. III.
I’m doing Peril the Second (and a half); if I find another book that someone else reads, I’ll add it on later.
1. Dracula, Braham Stoker
2. Frankenstein, Mary Shelley
3. Coraline, Neil Gaiman
I don’t know if I’m excited or wary…
The Book Nut 
Those are good choices! I think you’ll enjoy the challenge.
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Aww, don’t be wary. You’ve made some great choices. Congrats on being brave! We’ll get you through it! 🙂
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You’ll enjoy it! Be excited! I have done it all three years (provided I succeed this year) so I know you are in for a lot of fun and good people. 🙂
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Three great choices. I think you should be both excited and wary!
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I’m scared 🙂 Will you email me with a few choices that will fit for this that you have enjoyed? I want to pick one and give it a try 🙂
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Ooh! What an exciting challenge! Might I suggest The Mysterious Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and perhaps The Island of Dr. Moreau?And I shall join you in the Second Peril (with a possible half tacked on). But I will have to think about what I’ll be reading. Actually, I just finished Toni Morrison’s Beloved, and I think that might be well-suited to this challenge . . .Thanks for the wonderful idea!
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Coraline is on my RIP list too!
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Dracula is a great book! Hope you enjoy it.
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I am *so* happy you’re joining in this year. This is my second year, last year I was a bit nervous about it. Make that really nervous. But I loved it. I second the recommendation for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I loved that one 🙂 Island of Dr. Moreau was also a good choice from last year.Have you read The Thirteenth Tale?
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Opt for excited! Frankenstein is amazing, and Coraline is the most fun ever.
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Great choices, I love all three. I’ll be revisiting Coraline during the challenge, really looking forward to that.Happy RIP reading! Be excited, definitely! 😉
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I just read Coraline and loved it. I should have saved it for the challenge!
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