Suzan’s Comments (group member since May 22, 2020)

Suzan’s comments from the 2020 Big Book Summer Reading Challenge group.

Karla wrote: "I don't know how much I'll be able to read, but I'll give it a go!"

Hi, Karla -

I left you a reply on my blog, but in case you don't see that ... this is the 2020 group for Big Book Summer! I know you left a comment on my blog - which is fine - but I thought you'd want to be a part of the fun Big Book chat that goes on all summer in the group. Here's the 2022 link:

https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

Sue

Hello to all 2020 Big Book Summer participants!

Just wanted to let you know that Big Book Summer Challenge 2022 has officially begun! Here are all the details on my blog:
https://bookbybook.blogspot.com/p/wel...

And a new Goodreads group for 2022:
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

Hope you'll join the fun again this summer!

Nancy wrote: "Reading The Lincoln Highway. Thought I would have to wait forever for this because every library copy is out but found a hardcover copy on the on-going used book sale shelf at the Lititz, PA librar..."

Hi, Nancy! This is an old group, from Big Book Summer 2020!

I am in the process of setting up the 2022 group now, so look for that later today and then you can sign up for this summer - glad to have you back!

Sue

Hello to all Big Book Summer participants from last year!

Just wanted to let you know that Big Book Summer 2021 has officially started!! Here's the link to the new group:

https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

And here's the challenge page on my blog, with all the details:
https://bookbybook.blogspot.com/2021/...

Hope you'll join the fun again this summer!

Jane wrote: "Suzan wrote: "I did it - I finally finished reading David Copperfield by Charles Dickens yesterday - it took me about a month to read this chunkster! I loved it, and now, I found out there's a new ..."

Yes!! It took me a long time, but I enjoyed it very much.

Elinor wrote: "Congratulations Joan. And thank you Sue for hosting - this was good FUN! 🙂"

Glad you enjoyed it!

Congratulations to everyone who participated in Big Book Summer 2020!

Here's my wrap-up of this year's challenge, with the Big Books I read and the overall challenge (record number of participants - more than double last year!). And congratulations to Joan who won the Big Book Summer Giveaway!

Hope you had fun this summer and will join the challenge again next year!

https://bookbybook.blogspot.com/2020/...

Allen wrote: "See u in 2021"

Yes!! Hope you'll join the challenge again next summer :)

TJ wrote: "I never signed up - wasn't sure I was going to do it .. but then I did it. I think this is my 3rd or 4th year."

Better late than never, TJ! Thanks for adding a note here :)

Karla wrote: "I read or listened to 6 books this year (compared to 11 last year). But 2020 hasn't been like other years. I spent 6 weeks sick in bed this summer. Today was my first day back at work. Thankfully, ..."

Karla, I didn't realize you were so sick this summer! Very sorry to hear that. I understand - my chronic illness has been badly flared up this summer (and spring), so I get it.

Glad you were able to at least enjoy some books this summer - congrats on finishing 6 Big Books!

Davida wrote: "I finished three out of the four I wanted to read, and the last one I DNF, unfortunately."

Sorry to hear that last one didn't work for you, Davida. So glad you joined the challenge again this summer!

Elinor wrote: "I finished 4 - and to say I though just 1 would be difficult. I know the challenge has come to an end, but I am reading yet another book that would have qualified: The Girl Who Played With Fire by ..."

Way to go, Elinor! And I'm glad to hear you enjoyed Girl with the Dragon Tattoo enough to continue the series - enjoy!

Glad you found the challenge and joined in the fun this summer!

Allen wrote: "I finished 3"

Well done, Allen! Glad you joined the challenge again this summer!

TJ wrote: "Finished 7 books for the challenge! I think this is a record for me."

Wow, TJ, that's great!! Glad you had a good reading summer - thanks for joining the fun!

Victoria wrote: "Suzan wrote: "I did it - I finally finished reading David Copperfield by Charles Dickens yesterday - it took me about a month to read this chunkster! I loved it, and now, I found out there's a new ..."

Thanks, Vicki! I really enjoyed it!

Just a note that today (Monday) is the last day of 2020 Big Book Summer!

Enjoy finishing up those last Big Books (I am still listening to my last audio).

No worries - the links list on the challenge page will remain open until September 30, if you want to add more Big Book reviews or a wrap-up. And, of course, this group is still open, too!

I did it - I finally finished reading David Copperfield by Charles Dickens yesterday - it took me about a month to read this chunkster! I loved it, and now, I found out there's a new movie adaptation, so I can't wait to see it!

Cheriee wrote: "Well, I won't finish, Forward Me Back To You by by Mitali Perkins, the book I thought I would to complete 10 big books for the summer. However, I just discovered that another book ..."

Well done, Cheriee - there's nothing wrong with happenstance! I haven't read a Fannie Flagg book in decades - thanks for reminding me!

Elinor wrote: "Well, here goes:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Soon to be on http://elinor hurst.blogspot.com too.

Very much enjoyed this despite not being a biography fan!

Happy reading ev..."

Congrats on another Big Book, Elinor! Glad you enjoyed it so much - your review was great!

Amelia wrote: "I recently finished my first 'Big Book', "The Glass Sentance" by S.E. Grove! 🥳 (It took me a long time to read!) It's an excellent book, and I highly recommend it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five stars!
[bookcover: Th..."

Congratulations on finishing your first Big Book, Amelia! Glad you enjoyed it enough to want to read more! Good luck with the next one!