JennH’s Comments (group member since Nov 17, 2023)

JennH’s comments from the 2025 & 2026 Reading Challenge group.

Shari wrote: "JennH wrote: "Hope you’re getting closer to your goal and enjoying your 2025 reads, Shari!

And I'm so glad you remembered to suggest the Sisterhood of the Traveling Books to be one of the additio..."

Bummer about the record number of DNFs but good on you for not wasting time on books you're not interested in!

Yay, Monica! You did it! Congratulations on hitting your goal!

It's awesome that last month was a really good reading month for you and you found some great books. Always feels great when that happens. I'm excited to see what number of books you end up, too!

Maria wrote: "JennH wrote: "Maria, congratulations on demolishing both the old and the new goal! You rock! Hope you are discovering many new favorite authors and books!"

Thank you. I have discovered some new au..."

I completely agree! Challenges definitely do help push one to explore new genres and authors. I remember a time when I basically read 4-5 authors. Silly me. Thank goodness they were prolific authors, but still... I obviously missed out on so much.

Lindy-Lane wrote: "JennH wrote: "Lindy-Lane, hope you’re getting closer to your goal and enjoying your 2025 reads!"
on the overall goal of books to read this year of 140 i have achieved that...but only half of my goa..."

Congratulations on hitting your goal of 140, Lindy-Lane! Good luck on your non fiction goal! There's two months left until the end of the year. You've got this!

Jeannine wrote: "JennH wrote: "Jeannine, hope you are enjoying your 2025 books, and discovering new favorite authors and books!"

Thank You! My last book was a bit of a stinker but I hope the few I am reading now a..."

Glad you're reading better books to make up for the stinker! I am still enjoying my books. Been binging on some mangas, which are always fun to read.

Flora wrote: "JennH wrote: "Flora, I hope you are enjoying your 2025 reads as you're getting closer to your goal!"

I really am! Thanks for asking!

It's difficult to decide what my favorite is so far this year..."

Such a good problem to have! Too many good books!

We're a huge fan of the Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley. Listened to the books on many a road trip. I don't know why we've never read any of this other books. Might have to check out The Weirdies.

Congratulations on hitting your goal, D.L.! Way to go! Hope there were many new favorite authors and books!

And you've got this! Two months is a good amount of time to find some 5 star reads!

Cole wrote: "JennH wrote: "Cole, I hope you are enjoying your 2025 reads as you are getting closer to your goal!"

Hey! It is going well. I am behind, but I think I can still make it! I hope your reading is goi..."

The year is still young, Cole! You've got this!

I see you're getting in your horror reads for October. I should do a re-read of The Lottery, The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Cask of Amontillado. Hmmm, and since I just read a retelling of The Fall of the House of Usher, I should read that as well...

My reading is indeed going well. I've hit my Goodreads challenge but still working on yearly challenges.

That's absolutely fantastic that you got so many great recommendations from friends, family, and librarians, Bev! I'm so glad your books led you on an adventure. I've been reading many wonderful books, too. Any books or authors you recommend?

Shelley wrote: "JennH wrote: "I hope your reading has picked up again..."

Thank you! I think I've read too much fiction this year, so I loaded up my holds list for the rest of the year with non-fiction books. Nex..."

Hahaha, I never think one can read too much fiction as that's most of what I read. But I understand what you mean. I hope you enjoy the rest of your year with wonderful non fiction books!

Woohoo! Congratulations on crushing your goal, Carolyn! You rock! I think you should definitely aim for a much bigger number of books next year!

Aved wrote: "Hey Jenn, thanks for the encouragement! I have really enjoyed almost all the books listed. I am glad to hear you enjoyed the same books as I did, it is always nice to fellow fan.

I liked the Trial..."

Yeah, Trials of Apollo was a bit more mature. I just took it as it is appealing to the audience who first read Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Kelly wrote: "JennH wrote: "Woohoo! Congratulations on hitting your goal, Kelly! You rocked your first challenge!

What did you think of the Blake Crouch books? I thought [book:Dark Matter|40775..."

lol Thanks! I will try to not pressure myself, and enjoy my books!

La_mariane wrote: "JennH wrote: "La Mariane, congratulations on hitting your goal of 26 books! I hope you were able to meet your goal of 8,000 pages as well!"

Thanks! I'm nearly there, I should get to 8 000 pages we..."

You've got this, La Mariane! 💪🏻

TerryJane, congratulations on completing the challenge!

Updated to message #55.

Please sign me up for 6.

FUR, FINS & FEATHERS
Duration: November 1 – November 30, 2025

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W - We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson 11/5/25
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T - Fruits Basket Collector's Edition, Vol. 7 by Natsuki Takaya 11/7/25
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Please sign me up for 3.

CURIOUS COMPANIONS
Duration: November 1 - November 30, 2025

3/3

1. Read a book with an animal as a main character or narrator.
2. Read a book with a mammal in the text, title, or cover art.
Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis 11/3/25
3. Read a book with a bird in the text, title, or cover art.
The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer 11/11/25
4. Read a book with a fish in the text, title, or cover art.
5. Read a book with a reptile in the text, title, or cover art.
6. Read a book with an amphibian in the text, title, or cover art.
Sprinkles and Sea Serpents by Danielle Garrett 11/7/25

7. Read a book with an invertebrate in the text, title, or cover art.
8. Read a book about someone who has an animal-based career.

Yay! Congratulations to both of you, Amy and Jennifer!

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Katherine wrote: "Hello everyone,

I’m Katherine Brook, a passionate reader and literary professional who works closely with authors to help their stories reach the hearts of readers who need them most. I’ve always ..."

Welcome to the group, Katherine! We're happy to have another passionate reader join us. I love that you were so enthusiastic about introducing yourself that you posted twice. No worries, I will delete your second post.

It's wonderful that you have a such a wide range of reading interests, from spirituality, self-growth, and recovery to modern fiction and memoirs that explore resilience and transformation. Looking forward to connecting, sharing, and cheering you on! Take a look around and join in whichever activities appeal to you! Happy reading!

Congratulations on completing the challenge, LinaVer and Melissa!

Updated to message 50.