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

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

It's January 24th and I'm finally getting to my challenge read. I am reading No One Can Know and really enjoying it so far! I think I'll get through it quickly.

LB wrote: "I'm from Kentucky. I love reading and read most anything (though I don't read horror). I also read books set for different ages as it helps me to recommend books to many different people (I work wi..."

Welcome LB!

Cecil wrote: "Hi all!
I have introduced myself before, but will add a bit for new challenge readers. I’m from mid-Minnesota, living in a rural area, retired and enjoying that immensely! The best part is it gives..."

Welcome back Cecil!! :)

Lucy wrote: "Hello! I’m from Kent, UK, and I’m a proud grandmother to one adorable granddaughter, a Mumsy to two wonderful adult-ish children, and a loving owner of three furry babies.

I’m passionate about re..."

Hi Lucy! Welcome. Criminology has got to be such a fascinating subject to study.

❄ Nina ❄ wrote: "Hello again!
I'm Nina from Germany, a civil servant with the registry office.

My go-to genres are Romcoms and Thrillers, with a few select detours into Historical Fiction, SciFi and Fantasy.

Thi..."

Hi Nina! Thanks for joining for a 2nd year! I'm glad it's helped you diversify your reading.

Deborah wrote: "I am from Columbia, Tennessee. I am a retired ELA Middle School Teacher. I am an insatiable reader. I read 200 books a year. I like Women's fiction, Romcom's, Mysteries, and Historical Fiction. I h..."

Welcome Deborah!

Use this space to plan out your 2025 challenge reads and keep track of your progress.

+ HOW IT WORKS +

:: Each month read one book that fits the motif (theme) for the month. ⁠

:: Post your read to any platform with the hashtag #motifreadingchallenge⁠

:: Follow @chapter_adventure on Instagram and Threads if you're there.

:: Join our Goodreads Challenge Group!

:: We have a new blog! Come chat books with us at https://www.chapteradventure.com/

Thank you for your support!

HAVE FUN!

MONTHLY MOTIFS:

JAN- “Punctuated Titles”

Read a book that uses a form of punctuation in its title. Question marks, commas, periods, exclamation marks, etc.

FEB- “Emotional Rollercoaster”

Read a book that will make you feel all the feels! A romantic rollercoaster ride; psychological rollercoaster ride; any emotional journey works. Take your pick!

MAR- “It’s All Geek to Me”

Read a book where technology, science, math, or engineering plays an important role in the story.

APR- “Spring Cleaning”

Read a book that’s been on your TBR (to be read) list for two or more years.

MAY- “Virtual Book Club”

Read a book from a celebrity/influencer book club list, an organization’s book club list, your library’s book club lists, or a book club you’re a part of.

JUN- “No Biz Like Show Biz”

Read a book in which the character(s) is involved in some aspect of the entertainment industry OR read a book that has been turned into a tv show or movie.

JUL- “Single Day Story”

Read a book that takes place over the course of a single day.

AUG- “Vacation Location”

Read a book that takes you to a location you’d love to visit OR read a book that explores elements of that place or culture.

SEP- “Birds, Bugs, Botanicals”

Read a book with birds, bugs, or botanicals that are on the cover, in the title, or part of the story.

OCT- “The Dark Side”

Read a book with a ‘dark’ story OR read a book with a mostly black cover. “Dark” is up for interpretation. This could be dark academia, horror, difficult subject matters, creepy settings, books that take place at night, etc.

NOV- “Popcorn Fiction”

A book that makes for light but enjoyable reading Binge-worthy and low stakes. One-sitting reads. Quick and fun palate cleansers.

DEC- “Snuggle Up & Read”

Let’s get cozy! Read some cozy fiction, a cozy mystery, or a cozy romance book.

+ HOW IT WORKS +

:: Your task is simple. Read a book each month with one (or more) of the key words in the title.

:: Variations of key words are allow. For example: Drown, Drowning, Drowned are all okay for the key word ‘drown’.

:: Post about your read on any platform using the hashtag #keywordreadingchallenge

:: Follow @chapter_adventure on Instagram and Threads if you’re on there

::Track your progress here on our Goodreads Group!

:: We have a new blog! Come discuss books with us at https://www.chapteradventure.com/

Thank you for your support !

HAVE FUN!!


KEY WORDS

JAN– Storm, Time, Know, Return, Break, Hour, Twist, Silence
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FEB– Art, Golden, Dream, First, Club, Went, Stay, Live
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MAR– Deep, Clever, Sand, Little, Happy, Date, Guest, Over
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APR– Rest, Days, Upstairs, Sing, Shell, Starlight, Life, Couple
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MAY– Lost, City, Wind, Hide, Lie, Fan, Room, Clear
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JUN– Great, Wander, Child, Mine, Book, Watch, Heart, Save
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JUL– Sunrise, Deepen, Story, Sweet, Resort, Good, Left, Ever
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AUG– Side, World, Sound, Trial, Word, Hotel, Now, Say⁠
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SEP– Borrow, Survive, Listen, Where, Sleeping, Crash, Please, Count
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OCT– Bury, Ghost, Chain, Glass, Moon, Last, One, Street
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NOV– Tale, Final, Feast, Bloom, Cliff, Wide, Memory, Always
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DEC– Fable, Flirt, Truly, Shop, Winter, Yours, Warm, Love

Welcome, returning and new members! Please stop in and introduce yourselves. We're looking forward to getting to know you.

If you don't know where to start, feel free to answer these questions:
- Where are you from?
- What kinds of books do you like to read?
- How did you find our group?
- What's your reading goal?

Also- please share where else you post about books if you'd like- your instagram handle, blog link, tiktok, etc.

This months Motif (theme) is...

"Story of Survival"

(Read a book where the character stays strong and survives something. ⁠)

What book did you pick? What did you think of it?

This months Motif (theme) is...

"Seasons, Elements, Weather"

(Read a book where the season, weather, climate, or elements play a roll in the plot.⁠)

What book did you pick? What did you think of it?

This months Motif (theme) is...

"Creature Feature"

(Read a book with an animal in the story- real or mythical.⁠)

What book did you pick? What did you think of it?

This months key words are:

Mine, Again, Honey, Paradise, Still, Club, Train, Legend

Share with us!

Which key word did you pick? What book did you read and what did you think of it

This months key words are:

Ink, Fragile, Road, Summer, Breath, Every, Push, Sorry⁠

Share with us!

Which key word did you pick? What book did you read and what did you think of it?

This months Motif (theme) is...

"Comedy Club"

(Read a book that's guaranteed to make you laugh.⁠)

What book did you pick? What did you think of it?

The Motif this month is:

"Face Off"

+ Read a book with a face on the cover. Bonus points if you take a #bookface photo!⁠ +

Share with us!

What book did you pick? Did you enjoy the book and would you recommend it?

This months key words are:

Library, Dark, Drown, Ex, Iron, Done, Love, Stranger⁠

Share with us!

Which key word did you pick? What book did you read and what did you think of it?

Right now I'm reading the latest Murderbot book by Martha Wells. ART and SecUnit are the best pair.

Marta wrote: "I read The Invention of Hugo Cabret which won the Caldecott award. It is a beautiful story about the beginnings of the making of film. I had to read it for the Battle of the Books as I am the advis..."

This was a lovely book with the most amazing illustrations.