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Lori at Psychotic State Book Reviews is hosting a great spooky readathon this October and I hope you’ll join in on the fun. I’m still dividing my time between helping my family but I hope I can get a few books read in there. I have no shortage of things that go bump in the night lining my bookshelves, that’s for sure ;) Join us!
Eleni at La Femme Readers is hosting a contest where participants are asked to re-create the cover of a specified book. The book of choice: The Emerald Talisman by Brenda Pandos.
My Cover Design & Entry
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I have to say, I rather like it, but … I’m biased ;) What do you all think?
Original Cover
Summary: To be normal, sixteen-year-old Julia Parker would shed her empathic gift in a second. Life has been difficult since her mother’s mysterious disappearance ten years earlier – an event she witnessed, but can’t remember. Julia’s situation becomes more complicated after a near death experience from a blood thirsty stalker. As high school students go missing it is clear there is a connection to her own experience–past and present. Someone has to stop the madness and a chance encounter with a creepy psychic foretells that only Julia is the key to stopping the madness, but it may require the life of the one she loves.
** Credits for my design: Model | Necklace
The January graphic novels mini-challenge has officially come to a close and what a fantastic month it was! I had so much fun seeing such timeless classics turned into cutting edge graphic novels. Thanks so much to everyone who participated. This was my first ever hosted challenge and I really feel it was a success. Hope everyone had as much fun as I did! And again, a big thanks to everyone who participated!!
Here’s the wrap-up stats:
# of participants: 17 (based on the Mister Linky)
# of reviews shared: 14 (see below)
Reviews:
As part of the Graphic Novels Challenge 2010, I’ve decided to host a mini challenge from 01 January — 31 January 2010 right here on Read All Over.
We all know that the classics are not for everyone. They can be rather daunting and downright tedious at times to read, however, missing out on the wonderful stories they contain is such a shame. So, I thought what better way to spread the classics love than to read them in graphic novel form! That is my challenge to you all: read at least one classic novels in graphic form within the month of January 2010.
To help you out, here’s some great lists to give you some ideas of what to read: The Book Palace, Harris County Public Library, The Complete Guide to Classics Illustrated, and Barnes & Noble. Read more
Yay, my first challenge! *jigs* I’m fairly new to the whole graphic novel scene, to be honest. I’ve only read one so far in life, to my shame and dismay.
However, I’ve decided I will change that in 2010 and that I will participate in the Graphic Novels Challenge under the Intermediate level. Right now I’m planning on reading the following books, but will probably add more as I come across them.
