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

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

I'm going to read People We Meet on Vacation. Last month I read her other book, Book Lovers. It was just okay for me. But I've heard that her other books are better so we'll see.

I'm going to read People We Meet on Vacation

I'm going to listen to the audio ofThe Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue because I've been meaning to finish it for awhile now. I'm sure I'll read other books this month to fit the prompt too though.

I am still making my way through Project Hail Mary on audio which won an Audie Award for Science Fiction in 2022.

I read Red Sparrow which won an Edgar Award for Best First Novel in 2014.

I think I'm going to read A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking which won a Locus YA award in 2021.

Randi wrote: "The book Awards calendar on your website listed the Bram Stoker Award as being presented May 14. I read (actually listened to) Dr. Sleep by Stephen King, the 2013 winner for best novel."

I started Swan Song which won a Bram Stoker Award in 1987. I'm listening to it on audio and haven't finished it yet. It's just long and I haven't been in the mood recently. I still hope to finish it though.

I read Under the Whispering Door, TJ Klune. I like it but I didn't love it nearly as much as The House in the Cerulean Sea.

Brittany wrote: "Challenge complete: LEGACY

The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes"

I loved the first one! Can't wait to read the rest.

The Cat Who Saved Books

I loved this fantasy novella about a cat and a young boy who enter alternate worlds to save books!

The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water

I chose the word "sea" and used the synonym "water" for my keyword this month.

This is a novella about some bandits and a nun who must join forces to protect an ancient spiritual relict. I really enjoyed it.

UPDATE: I enjoyed this one. It's a short read and I thought it was a decent story- nothing too amazing imo.

Your task this month is to read at least 1 book that WON a book award in JUNE - any year.

Awards that have been announced in JUNE include:

* The Locus Awards
* The Women's Prize for Fiction

--- Comment below with ---
(1) the name book you're reading for the challenge,
(2) the name and year of the award it won
(3) CHALLENGE COMPLETE if you've finished reading the book

JULY - Summer Lovin' Having a Blast

"This month it’s all about the beach reads, rom coms, and/or love stories. Pick something fun and light-hearted."

--- Comment below with ---
(1) The name and author of the book you're reading for the challenge,
(2) CHALLENGE COMPLETE if you've finished reading the book.
(3) Did you like the book? What did you love (or not love) about it?! Let's help each other find great books to read!

Comment here or share your reads on social media with the hashtag #monthlymotifgxo

--- Comment below with ---
(1) The name and author of the book you're reading for the challenge,
(2) CHALLENGE COMPLETE if you've finished reading the book.
(3) Did you like the book? What did you love (or not love) about it?! Let's help each other find great books to read!

Comment here or share your reads on social media with the hashtag #monthlymotifgxo

JUNE - Supporting PRIDE through books.

"Read a book by an author who is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or a book featuring LGBTQIA+ character(s)."

--- Comment below with ---
(1) The name and author of the book you're reading for the challenge,
(2) CHALLENGE COMPLETE if you've finished reading the book.
(3) Did you like the book? What did you love (or not love) about it?! Let's help each other find great books to read!

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I read The Cat Who Saved Books . It's about a young man whose grandfather dies and leaves him the bookstore that he owned. Consumed by grief he decides to close the store. But then a cat suddenly appears in the middle of the store. A talking cat. And he tells the boy that he needs his help to save books. They embark on a soul searching journey through other 'worlds' and the impact that it has on the boy is life changing. The book is only about 200 pgs long. A quick but powerful read. Highly recommend.

Jessica Barton wrote: "Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

completed 3/5. This book was hard for me to get in to at first but I LOVED it! There were so many plot twists and it kept me on my feet. I can't wait to read the next..."

This one has been on my TBR forever. Glad to see it was worth it!

I finished Between the World and Me. It won an Alex Award in 2016. A 5 star read for me.

This was so good! I listened to the audio and the narration was phenomenal.

JULY Key Words:

+ Star, Next, Infinity, Iron, Word, People, Rise, Clear +

--- Comment below with ---
(1) The name and author of the book you're reading for the challenge,
(2) CHALLENGE COMPLETE if you've finished reading the book.
(3) Did you like the book? What did you love (or not love) about it?! Let's help each other find great books to read!

Comment here or share your reads on social media with the hashtag #monthlykeywordgxo

JUNE Key Words:

+ Sea, You, Hate, Perfect, Shade, Until, Beach, Little +

--- Comment below with ---
(1) The name and author of the book you're reading for the challenge,
(2) CHALLENGE COMPLETE if you've finished reading the book.
(3) Did you like the book? What did you love (or not love) about it?! Let's help each other find great books to read!

Comment here or share your reads on social media with the hashtag #monthlykeywordgxo