Kimberly’s Comments (group member since Dec 31, 2019)

Kimberly’s comments from the Chapter Adventure Reading Challenges (Formerly GXO) group.

Sharon wrote: "I have just finished The Midnight Library, I have really enjoyed this book"

I chose this too and thought it was pretty good.

readinger wrote: "I just finished The Midnight Library. I'm listening to something for another challenge but my hold for Winter Garden just came in so I'll get 2 Januarys done"

Woo hoo!

Kristi wrote: "Challenge Complete - It's the End of the World as I Know It by Matthew Landis - https://booksandneedlepoint.blogspot...."

Great review!

Erica wrote: "Challenge Complete!

Read: The Bear and the Nightingale (Winternight Trilogy #1) by Katherine Arden

Finished: January 11, 2021

Rating: 3.5 Stars

This book was pretty good, but definitely on the ..."

Winter Garden can be a bit slow, I agree. Now that you've read The Bear in the Nightingale, definitely move on in the series. There's a lot more action straight away in book 2.

Sruthy wrote: "I am starting my January book
Book title : It Ends with Us
Novel by Colleen Hoover
Keyword : end"

I still haven't read anything by Colleen Hoover but everyone gushes about her books.

Yalonda wrote: "CHALLENGE COMPLETE: Hirana's War by Britta Jensen

A coming of age, teen angst, magical teen saves world, love story set on a remote planet but oh the world building in this book! Such imagery espe..."

Definitely going to have to check this one out.

Simon wrote: "Challenge compete. Just finished The House in the Cerulean Sea and absolutely loved it. Yes, the ending may have been a little obvious but the whole thing was so beautifully written and the charact..."

Ooh! I agree. It would make a great film.

Erica wrote: "Challenge complete!

Book: Beyond the Black Door by A.M. Strickland

I LOVED this book! I've actually read several fantasy novels this month so far, but I chose to list this one here because it see..."

This sounds really cool!

Cecil wrote: "Cecil wrote: "Chose Library of Souls, third in the "Miss Peregrine's Home..." series. Have to read them fairly close together, so I don't forget the overarching plot line!"

Change ..."

Good idea! Plus, the fourth book just came out. It's called Winterkeep.

Sarah wrote: "Another option for audiobook listeners is the Spoken Word category of Grammy winners, always announced in February. This is the option I'm going for, if it's acceptable for the challenge. I want to..."

Great idea! I've been wanting to read this so this is the perfect excuse.

Yalonda wrote: "Kimberly wrote: "Simon wrote: "Reading The House in the Cerulean Sea for January. Only a few chapters in but I’m really enjoying it so far."

Awww yes! This book gave me all the feels."

Well now I..."

Yes! Do! It's well worth it.

DeeDee wrote: "challenge complete. I read Scarlet by Marissa Meyer because I had read Cinder last year and liked it"

Oh, this series is so fantastic!!

I need more book suggestions for this month. Anyone have any good ones? I've read all of Tanya's suggestions (they were all really good.)

Sheila wrote: "I've never done this. excited, but reserve the right to change mt mind. lol

I reserve the right to change my mind too. Lol!

Is it only 2018/2019 that these were announced in February?

I read Red, White & Royal Blue which won an Alex Award in 2020. I loved it so much. Some of the criticism I've seen: 1. A bit unrealistic at times- I mean, we're talking about the son of the President of the United States and the grandson of the Queen of England. But honestly that didn't bother me. 2. Insta-love: Eh, kind of. But again, I don't care. I loved the story and felt all gushy about it throughout. Will definitely read more from this author.

Erica wrote: "I'm thinking of reading Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah....has anyone else read this book before?"

I read this years ago and really enjoyed it.

Kimberly wrote: "I'm going to be listening to the audiobook of The Midnight Library"

Update: I finished the audio and thought it was a lovely book. I didn't think I'd cry but I did at the end. I do feel it could have used a bit more depth and maybe took the safe route but I would still recommend this book. I can see why so many loved it and felt it was their favorite book of the year.

Simon wrote: "Reading The House in the Cerulean Sea for January. Only a few chapters in but I’m really enjoying it so far."

Awww yes! This book gave me all the feels.

Sheila wrote: "I've chosen The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. Fantasy is not my genre, so not stepping way outside my comfort zone, but looking forward to it."

I'm really excited to read this one this year.