Steph’s Comments (group member since May 22, 2010)

Steph’s comments from the SOS: Serious Overload of Series group.

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✓ Number of days/hours spent reading
I read 2+ hrs each day of the month, but did a shit job of tracking how long each day and on each book.

✓ Number and/or list of books read
I read less than my typical # of books in Sept, but they were all good


✓ Number of pages read
Didn't tally page count

✓ Did you find it fun or was it more of a chore to complete?
RL is a stressfest right now, but I was able to lose myself in books for a bit, which is always nice. I struggled to stick with anything outside of ID-land, which is also unusual for me.

✓ Is this your first time participating in a Read-a-Thon? If so, would you participate again or was once enough? If not, how did this year's RAT compare?
Not the first or the last.

✓ Did you choose RAT books in advance? If so, were you able to read all of the books you'd set aside? Did you find yourself straying from your chosen books and reading more based on mood or another reason?
Just read whatever caught my interest enough to stick with and ended up continuing my plow through Robb's In Death.

✓ Did you have a favorite reading spot?
Bed

✓ Did you find it difficult to stick to your reading schedule? If so, how'd ya overcome it?
Not difficult b/c I went with one I knew I'd be able to complete 😉

✓ Did you discover a new series, author or genre?
Victoria recommended For Whom the Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn, which I grabbed and enjoyed. It was longer than I think it needed to be for the story, but still enjoyed the time spent with the characters. Lily's paradise sounded awesome. I'll continue on with the series.

✓ Did you read alone or with partner?
Aside from a few hrs finishing off an audiobook listen with my husband, I read alone.

✓ Which book format(s) did you use for your RAT? Audio, Paperback/Hardcover (DTB), or eBook OR did you use a mix of formats?
1 Audible book
6 Kindle ebooks

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros headed to Amazon.

The Wrap article: https://www.thewrap.com/fourth-wing-a...

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Happy October, y’all 😊

WTG!

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Anyone reading, for whatever reason, welcome to jump in the chat. I’m keeping up my re-read, but will be reading this next 😁

Glad you’re liking Kaliya. I enjoyed it.

I liked this one, but it took me a bit longer than any previous IA books to connect to the FMC. I thought environment was interesting, as were those she encountered. I really liked the dog 😆

October 2025

Cruel Revenge by K.N. Banet
Group Discussion: SPOILERS MAY EXIST

This is the discussion thread for our October BOM: Cruel Revenge by K.N. Banet.

Victoria wrote: "Perhaps you simply read more quickly when you're in the zone (and the book is engaging)."

Most definitely the case for me.

Happy RAT, Moondance 😊

No worries, Victoria. Hope things calm down soon for ya.

Amyiw wrote: "With all that she was going through, I think it was up in the air. I am so glad that she got it finished up. Maybe a great preview of books to come. Fingers crossed."

Musta missed whatever was happening.

CassieCruel wrote: "Just started book 5!"

Enjoy!

Amy wrote: "I’m excited there isn’t a long wait, but I still think it’s so weird to get an email YESTERDAY that it was available for preorder a week before it gets released. I have preorders out there that don..."

Agree - it’s always a surprise - the best kind though 😁

Welcome, K! We love it when serial readers find us. We enjoy a wide range of series. Take a peek at our BEST OF lists for genre-specific lists curated by our members. 😊 Hope you enjoy Moning’s Fever.

It's time to pick out October Book of the Month! The poll consists of September new releases. Books were randomly chosen from Goodreads' "New Releases for September 2025” list.

Please cast your vote now (write-ins are allowed) and join us in October!

[Poll ends @ 28 September]

October Cover Hunt Challenge
October 5th is National Bookshop Day

Duration: 10/1 - 10/31/25
Rules: Read 3 books with the following items found on their covers; Be sure to post your book covers

COLOR: Brown cover
ITEM #1: Bookstore
ITEM #2: Book or Bookshelf

October Genre Mini-Challenge
October 4th is Cinnamon Roll Day

Duration: 10/1 - 10/31/25
Rules: Read a minimum of 2 books out of the 3

1. PNR -or- UF
2. "Cinnamon Roll" trope (A cinnamon roll hero is a sweet, supportive, kind, and oh-so-sweet hero; ie: cinnamon roll shelf)
3. Sweet PNR

Me too. I'm thrilled and very happily surprised by the release date.

LOL @ your spoiler. Me too!