The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

30.1 - Katrisa's Task: The Sandman

This task is based on the classic graphic novel series by Neil Gaiman. This is a two book task. Choose 2 different options. Since this task is based on graphic novels, you may use one graphic novel/comic. The combined page total should be at least 500 pages.
REQUIRED: State the options you used when you post.

1. The Author - Read a book by Neil Gaiman. For this task co-authored books or anthologies are acceptable as long as Neil Gaiman is listed

2, The Endless - The Sandman series centers around Dream, but there are 7 of the Endless, anthropomorphic beings that embody natural forces. The 7 Endless are: Destiny, Death, Dream, Destruction, Desire, Despair, and Delirium/Delight. Delirium and Delight are considered separately for this task, so there are eight choices.
Read a book with one of the names of the Endless found in the TITLE. Plurals or possessives are acceptable, but no other variations.

3. Adaptations - In the last few years The Sandman has seen some really great adaptations. Audible has done a fantastic job making an audiobook series and I loved the Netflix series that came out this year.

Read a book with an MPG of retellings.

4. Enter Sandman - I can’t think of Sandman without recalling the 1991 Metallica song “Enter Sandman” Read a book with a word of at least 4 letters from the lyrics of “Enter Sandman” in the TITLE. Word must match exactly.
https://genius.com/Metallica-enter-sa...

REQUIRED: State the word used.

5. Better to Rule in Hell - One of my favorite scenes is when Dream travels to Hell to get back his stolen Helm from a demon. Spend some time with either Angels or Demons and read a book from one of these lists:
Books with Angels, Gods, or Demons
Angels & Demons

REQUIRED: In your post, specify the list and the page number on which your book is found.

6. By the Gods! - Many of Neil Gaiman’s books explore different mythologies and their gods and goddesses. Read a book with an MPG of Mythology.

Please do not post in this thread until it is opened.

Dreams Come True

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Bad Dreams

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Here are the Lyrics to Enter Sandman

Say your prayers, little one, don't forget, my son
To include everyone
I tuck you in, warm within, keep you free from sin
'Til the Sandman, he comes

Sleep with one eye open
Gripping your pillow tight

Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
We're off to never-never land

Something's wrong, shut the light, heavy thoughts tonight
And they aren't of Snow White
Dreams of war, dreams of liars, dreams of dragons' fire
And of things that will bite, yeah

Sleep with one eye open
Gripping your pillow tight

Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
We're off to never-never land
Yeah-hah

Now, I lay me down to sleep (Now, I lay me down to sleep)
Pray the Lord my soul to keep (Pray the Lord my soul to keep)
If I die before I wake (If I die before I wake)
Pray the Lord my soul to take (Pray the Lord my soul to take)
Hush, little baby, don't say a word
And never mind that noise you heard
It's just the beasts under your bed
In your closet, in your head

Exit light
Enter night
Grain of sand

Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
We're off to never-never land (yeah, haha haha)


Oh! Yeah-yeah, yo-oh
We're off to never-never land
Take my hand
We're off to never-never land

This thread is now open!

This book has the MPG of "retellings" on the new Goodreads page. Is it still valid for Option 3?

If so, can I please have the genre noted? Thank you!

Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast

Yes retellings is fine and genre noted!

thank you!

May I please get the genre of Retellings noted for these two books please? Thank you : )

Robin (Saturndoo) wrote: "May I please get the genre of Retellings noted for these two books please? Thank you : )

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Both books genre noted!

Thank you. I've been slowly reading the original Sandman graphic novels, so hopefully Option 1 can get me back on track for at least one more. It'll be either Season of Mists or A Game of You, which are hopefully okay.

Just checking that one "never" can be used for Option 4? Rather than it having to be "never-never"?

And FYI, it looks like the "Angels & Demons" list link is broken, if one of the mods wants to check it.

Katrisa wrote: "Robin (Saturndoo) wrote: "May I please get the genre of Retellings noted for these two books please? Thank you : )

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Both books genre noted!"

Thank you!

Trish wrote: "Thank you. I've been slowly reading the original Sandman graphic novels, so hopefully Option 1 can get me back on track for at least one more. It'll be either Season of Mists or [book:..."

I was hoping maybe someone would use this task to read some of The Sandman! I hope you enjoy it if that's what you end up choosing :)
I emailed mods to get the link fixed. Here it is in the meantime
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

And the word has to be exact from the song so it would have to be never-never

BTW, I fixed the link around 9 this morning, and it still seems to be fine.

Sandy wrote: "BTW, I fixed the link around 9 this morning, and it still seems to be fine."

Oh thanks Sandy!

Katrisa wrote: "And the word has to be exact from the song so it would have to be never-never"

Okey, dokey. Thanks for the clarification, and to Sandy for getting the link fixed.

It's possible that with your task, 5.4 (made into a TV show) and TessaVanessa's 25.1 option 3, I may manage to get all of Vols 4-6 of The Sandman read in the Winter SRC!

Trish wrote: "Katrisa wrote: "And the word has to be exact from the song so it would have to be never-never"

Okey, dokey. Thanks for the clarification, and to Sandy for getting the link fixed.

It's possible th..."

Yes! I hope you enjoy! I think I am going to reread the series and use those same tasks for 3 of them this season

SRC Moderator wrote: " 30.1 - Katrisa's Task: The Sandman

This task is based on the classic graphic novel series by Neil Gaiman. This is a two book task. Choose 2 different options. Since this task is based on graphic ..."

LOVE this task. Neil Gaiman is my favorite author and I love the Sandman series. Planning on a re-read soon, but for now going to use this task to finally get around to The Sandman: Overture

Katrisa wrote: "And the word has to be exact from the song so it would have to be never-never..."


Three lines from the lyrics ... the word "never" appears alone ...
Hush, little baby, don't say a word
And never mind that noise you heard
It's just the beasts under your bed

Oh you're right Book Concierge! I was just thinking of never-never. So Trish you can use never. Sorry about that!

Please note genre Retellings for Demon Copperhead. Thanks!

Sandy wrote: "Please note genre Retellings for Demon Copperhead. Thanks!"

genre noted!

can i get B is for Bonnie : A Bonnie and Clyde Retell approved for Retellings? (I just added the paperback so it works for this task)

Dee wrote: "can i get B is for Bonnie : A Bonnie and Clyde Retell approved for Retellings? (I just added the paperback so it works for this task)"

genre noted

Can you OK the genre of "Retellings" for The Wife Upstairs?

Thanks.

Nick wrote: "Can you OK the genre of "Retellings" for The Wife Upstairs?

Thanks."

genre noted!

Could you please verify both retelling and mythology for The Palace of Illusions?

Meg wrote: "Could you please verify both retelling and mythology for The Palace of Illusions?"

Both genres verified!

Can you confirm Comfort Me with Apples for option 3 MPG retelling? Thanks!

EShay wrote: "Can you confirm Comfort Me with Apples for option 3 MPG retelling? Thanks!"

genre noted!

Can I get a Yay or Nay for From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death for Option 2. Not sure if the section after the colon is considered Title or Subtitle.

Thanks!

The part after the colon is the subtitle.

I hope you find a place for that book though Tammy it's a really interesting book!

Please verify Mythology for
The Queen of Attolia
It's now listed under "More"